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1,353,800	How To Cook Pork Tenderloin	To cook pork tenderloin, put it in a roasting pan and cook it in the oven for 55 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, turning it over halfway through. You can also sear the pork tenderloin on both sides in a skillet before putting it in the oven, which will reduce the cooking time to 15 minutes. If you want to grill pork tenderloin, start by preheating the grill to medium-high heat. Then, cook the tenderloin on the grill for 30-40 minutes over indirect heat, flipping it occasionally.	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As its name implies, pork tenderloin is the most tender cut of pork, and it cooks up into a mild-flavored main in under 30 minutes. From buying pork tenderloin to the prep and cooking that happens before it hits your table, here’s what you need to know to master this cut of meat.", "Pork tenderloin is a lean, boneless cut of meat that comes from the loin, which runs from the hip to the shoulder of the pig (it’s also the same place pork chops are from). You may also see this cut labeled as pork fillet or pork tender; it’s always sold whole, averaging about one pound. And as its name implies, this is the most tender cut of pork.", "If pork chops have a special place in your heart (and meal plan), it’s time to branch out to pork tenderloin. It’s a super-lean cut, with a delicate, mild- mannered flavor. Also, like pork chops, it’s quick-cooking and ideal for weeknight dinners.", "Here’s what you need to know about buying pork tenderloin, and what to do with it when you get home.", "While these cuts do share a few similarities, they are quite different (they’re even cut from different parts of the animal!). Pork tenderloin is considerably smaller than the loin and benefits from quick cooking over high heat. Because they vary in size and cooking method, pork tenderloin should not be substituted for pork loin, and vice versa.", "To ensure you take home a good piece of meat, use visual cues to help you buy pork tenderloin. Look for a tenderloin that’s pinkish-red in color with some marbling in the meat (remember: fat equals flavor!). Steer clear of meat that’s pale in color or has dark spots on the fat. Pork tenderloin will average about one pound in weight, although it can range from 3/4 to 1 1/2 pounds.", "It’s best to cook pork tenderloin soon after buying it, although it will keep for two to three days in the fridge. Any longer than three days and it’s best to store it in the freezer, where it will keep for up to six months. Plan to give pork tenderloin roughly 12 to 14 hours to thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.", "Pork tenderloin is super versatile and quite easy to cook. These are the essential things to know to get it right every time.", "Because it’s so lean, pork tenderloin comes with a very mild flavor and can benefit from a spice or herb rub or even a quick marinade. It pairs well with just about any flavor profile. Try a blend with chili powder and cumin, a Chinese five-spice blend, garam masala, or a pungent rub of minced garlic and ginger.", "Instead of cooking pork tenderloin straight from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before you get started. Giving the meat a chance to warm up will ensure more even cooking.", "For the seared crust that makes roasted pork tenderloin so irresistible, always start with a super-hot skillet. Place the skillet in the oven as it preheats for 10 to 20 minutes before starting to cook.", "Part of the beauty of this ultra-tender cut is how quickly and easily it makes its way to the table. Whether you roast it, sear it, or stir-fry it, pork tenderloin is a meat to lean on for easy 30-minute meals.", "Yes, despite what you may have been told, a little bit of pink is perfectly fine. For pork tenderloin, as with all meat, internal temperature (not color) is the best indicator of doneness.", "Measuring internal temperature with a probe thermometer is the best way to measure the doneness of pork tenderloin. Cooked to 145°F, the meat is tender, juicy, and just a touch pink.", "Pork tenderloin is a lean cut, with very little fat. It’s ideal for weeknight dinners since it’s quick-cooking and lends itself to a variety of cooking methods.", "This is the go-to method for cooking tender, juicy pork tenderloin with a wonderfully seared crust. It starts with a quick sear on all sides, in a super-hot skillet on the stovetop, and then the tenderloin goes into the oven until the meat is cooked through.", "A riff on our classic roast pork tenderloin, this version ups the ante with a bacon blanket carefully secured around the meat before cooking. The extra fat gives the overall flavor a big boost. This weeknight-friendly method starts with a sear on the stovetop, and is then cooked through in the oven.", "Sliced into round medallions or cut into chunks, pork tenderloin can also be seared and cooked entirely on the stovetop.", "Because of its lean, quick-cooking nature, pork tenderloin lends itself to stir-fries. Start by cutting the tenderloin into 1/2-inch rounds, and then slice each piece into two to three strips.", "Pork tenderloin also excels at being cooked on the grill. Cooked over medium- high heat, this method takes just six to eight minutes per side." ] }, "parsed_md": "Everything About Pork Tenderloin: How to Buy It and Cook It to Perfection \|\nKitchn\n\nNewsletters\n\nSkills\n\nCooking Methods\n\npork\n\n# Everything About Pork Tenderloin: How to Buy It and Cook It to Perfection\n\nby Kelli Foster\n\npublished Mar 3, 2017\n\nSaveComments\n\n(Image credit: Susanna Hopler)\n\nPork tenderloin is the lean cut of meat you need to know if you’re really into\npork chops. As its name implies, pork tenderloin is the most tender cut of\npork, and it cooks up into a mild-flavored main in under 30 minutes. From\nbuying pork tenderloin to the prep and cooking that happens before it hits\nyour table, here’s what you need to know to master this cut of meat.\n\n## What Is Pork Tenderloin, and Why Should You Cook It?\n\nPork tenderloin is a lean, boneless cut of meat that comes from the loin,\nwhich runs from the hip to the shoulder of the pig (it’s also the same place\npork chops are from). You may also see this cut labeled as pork fillet or pork\ntender; it’s always sold whole, averaging about one pound. And as its name\nimplies, this is the most tender cut of pork.\n\nIf pork chops have a special place in your heart (and meal plan), it’s time to\nbranch out to pork tenderloin. It’s a super-lean cut, with a delicate, mild-\nmannered flavor. Also, like pork chops, it’s quick-cooking and ideal for\nweeknight dinners.\n\nHow To Make Roasted Pork Tenderloin (Image credit: Faith Durand)\n\n## Buying and Storing Pork Tenderloin\n\nHere’s what you need to know about buying pork tenderloin, and what to do with\nit when you get home.\n\nWatch More In Organize & Clean\n\n### Know that pork tenderloin is different from pork loin.\n\nWhile these cuts do share a few similarities, they are quite different\n(they’re even cut from different parts of the animal!). Pork tenderloin is\nconsiderably smaller than the loin and benefits from quick cooking over high\nheat. Because they vary in size and cooking method, pork tenderloin should not\nbe substituted for pork loin, and vice versa.\n\nLearn more: What’s the Difference Between Pork Loin and Pork Tenderloin?\n\n### Choose a pork tenderloin with pinkish-red color.\n\nTo ensure you take home a good piece of meat, use visual cues to help you buy\npork tenderloin. Look for a tenderloin that’s pinkish-red in color with some\nmarbling in the meat (remember: fat equals flavor!). Steer clear of meat\nthat’s pale in color or has dark spots on the fat. Pork tenderloin will\naverage about one pound in weight, although it can range from 3/4 to 1 1/2\npounds.\n\n### Store fresh pork tenderloin in the fridge for up to two to three days\nbefore cooking.\n\nIt’s best to cook pork tenderloin soon after buying it, although it will keep\nfor two to three days in the fridge. Any longer than three days and it’s best\nto store it in the freezer, where it will keep for up to six months. Plan to\ngive pork tenderloin roughly 12 to 14 hours to thaw in the refrigerator before\ncooking.\n\nHoney-Glazed Pork Tenderloin (Image credit: Quentin Bacon)\n\n## Cooking Pork Tenderloin\n\nPork tenderloin is super versatile and quite easy to cook. These are the\nessential things to know to get it right every time.\n\n### Use a dry rub or marinade for more flavor.\n\nBecause it’s so lean, pork tenderloin comes with a very mild flavor and can\nbenefit from a spice or herb rub or even a quick marinade. It pairs well with\njust about any flavor profile. Try a blend with chili powder and cumin, a\nChinese five-spice blend, garam masala, or a pungent rub of minced garlic and\nginger.\n\nGet inspired: Southwestern-Spiced Pork Tenderloin\n\n### Don’t cook pork tenderloin straight from the fridge.\n\nInstead of cooking pork tenderloin straight from the fridge, let it sit at\nroom temperature for about 30 minutes before you get started. Giving the meat\na chance to warm up will ensure more even cooking.\n\n### When searing, start with a screaming-hot skillet.\n\nFor the seared crust that makes roasted pork tenderloin so irresistible,\nalways start with a super-hot skillet. Place the skillet in the oven as it\npreheats for 10 to 20 minutes before starting to cook.\n\nLearn more: How To Make Roasted Pork Tenderloin\n\n### It will cook in under 30 minutes.\n\nPart of the beauty of this ultra-tender cut is how quickly and easily it makes\nits way to the table. Whether you roast it, sear it, or stir-fry it, pork\ntenderloin is a meat to lean on for easy 30-minute meals.\n\n### Don’t worry too much about pink meat.\n\nYes, despite what you may have been told, a little bit of pink is perfectly\nfine. For pork tenderloin, as with all meat, internal temperature (not color)\nis the best indicator of doneness.\n\n### Cook pork tenderloin to 145°F.\n\nMeasuring internal temperature with a probe thermometer is the best way to\nmeasure the doneness of pork tenderloin. Cooked to 145°F, the meat is tender,\njuicy, and just a touch pink.\n\nRead more: The Right Internal Temperature for Cooked Pork\n\nHow To Make Roasted Pork Tenderloin (Image credit: Faith Durand)\n\n## 5 Essential Ways to Cook Pork Tenderloin\n\nPork tenderloin is a lean cut, with very little fat. It’s ideal for weeknight\ndinners since it’s quick-cooking and lends itself to a variety of cooking\nmethods.\n\n### 1\\. Roast it in the oven.\n\nThis is the go-to method for cooking tender, juicy pork tenderloin with a\nwonderfully seared crust. It starts with a quick sear on all sides, in a\nsuper-hot skillet on the stovetop, and then the tenderloin goes into the oven\nuntil the meat is cooked through.\n\n#### Recipes for Roasted Pork Tenderloin\n\n * How To Make Roasted Pork Tenderloin\n * Garlic and Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin\n * Ina Garten’s Cider-Roasted Pork Tenderloins with Roasted Plum Chutney\n * Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin\n\nBacon-Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin (Image credit: Nealey Dozier)\n\n### 2\\. Wrap it in bacon.\n\nA riff on our classic roast pork tenderloin, this version ups the ante with a\nbacon blanket carefully secured around the meat before cooking. The extra fat\ngives the overall flavor a big boost. This weeknight-friendly method starts\nwith a sear on the stovetop, and is then cooked through in the oven.\n\nGet a recipe: Bacon-Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin\n\nPork Tenderloin in Tangy Tomatillo Sauce (Image credit: Nealey Dozier)\n\n### 3\\. Cook it on the stovetop.\n\nSliced into round medallions or cut into chunks, pork tenderloin can also be\nseared and cooked entirely on the stovetop.\n\nGet a recipe: Pork Tenderloin in Tangy Tomatillo Sauce\n\nPork Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas (Image credit: Elizabeth\nPassarella)\n\n### 4\\. Stir-fry it.\n\nBecause of its lean, quick-cooking nature, pork tenderloin lends itself to\nstir-fries. Start by cutting the tenderloin into 1/2-inch rounds, and then\nslice each piece into two to three strips.\n\n> Pro tip: Swap sliced pork tenderloin for stir-fry recipes that call for pork\n> chops or cutlets.\n\nGet a recipe: Pork Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas\n\nTeriyaki Pork Tenderloin (Image credit: Nealey Dozier)\n\n### 5\\. Grill it.\n\nPork tenderloin also excels at being cooked on the grill. Cooked over medium-\nhigh heat, this method takes just six to eight minutes per side.\n\n#### Recipes for Grilled Pork Tenderloin\n\n * Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin\n * Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Herbed Cornmeal Rub\n\nKelli Foster\n\nFood Editor, Plan & Prep\n\nKelli is the Food Editor for Plan & Prep content for Kitchn. She's a graduate\nof the French Culinary Institute and author of the cookbooks, The Probiotic\nKitchen, Buddha Bowls, and Everyday Freekeh Meals. She lives in New York.\n\nFollow Kelli\n\nSaveComments\n\nFollow us\n\nKitchn is a part of the AT Media family. AT Media is Apartment Therapy,\nKitchn, and Cubby.\n\nGot a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see? Tell us about\nit!\n\nKitchn is © 1994-2021 Apartment Therapy, LLC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236114/pork-roast-with-the-worlds-best-rub/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210605161310/https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236114/pork-roast-with-the-worlds-best-rub/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Pork Roast with the World's Best Rub Recipe", "passages": [ "A pork loin is marinated with a nice rub flavored with thyme and three chiles. The dry rub penetrates all the way through and bakes into a sticky, sweet glaze.", "The rub was perfect! Added a little more cayenne and smoked paprika for more heat and it turned out great!! I find that if I just rub in the rub and cook it the crust turns out better than if I let It sit because then it turns into more of a glaze. Read More", "Pork Roast with World's Best Rub Haiku: \"Used 3 pound pork loin, only needed half the rub! It IS really spicy.\" As indicated by another review, yes, it's a fiery rub, but I also found it to be too sweet w/ even the 1/4 c. of brown sugar from my halving all of the seasoning. I can't imagine using all of the rub on a 2-3 lb. cut of pork. My pork loin was done in about the time indicated by the recipe, and we were too impatient to eat (smelled really great while baking!) Daughter would not eat it (\"milk milk milk! Too spicy!\") and I found that I only liked it once it had sat out for awhile and I was able to slice it really thin and put it on a sandwich. If I were to make this rub again, I would decrease the black and red peppers along w/ the brown sugar, but keep the rest the same. Read More", "The rub was perfect! Added a little more cayenne and smoked paprika for more heat and it turned out great!! I find that if I just rub in the rub and cook it the crust turns out better than if I let It sit because then it turns into more of a glaze. Read More", "I felt bad for this recipe as the review before mine was 3 stars only. It was a great rub that's for sure. I put the rub on early in the morning. My only issue with this recipe was the rub turned into a glaze and slid off the pork leaving one heck of a burned mess in my baking dish. I had enough rub for 2 pork roasts. Used one today and froze the other with the rub on. We didn't find it spicy at all as the other reviewer did. This is a really good recipe! Glad we tried it. Thanks for sharing DADCOOKS. Read More", "Pork Roast with World's Best Rub Haiku: \"Used 3 pound pork loin, only needed half the rub! It IS really spicy.\" As indicated by another review, yes, it's a fiery rub, but I also found it to be too sweet w/ even the 1/4 c. of brown sugar from my halving all of the seasoning. I can't imagine using all of the rub on a 2-3 lb. cut of pork. My pork loin was done in about the time indicated by the recipe, and we were too impatient to eat (smelled really great while baking!) Daughter would not eat it (\"milk milk milk! Too spicy!\") and I found that I only liked it once it had sat out for awhile and I was able to slice it really thin and put it on a sandwich. If I were to make this rub again, I would decrease the black and red peppers along w/ the brown sugar, but keep the rest the same. Read More", "This recipe is awesome! I did not have time to marinate it as long as called for. I put the roast in a ziplock bag after rubbing it with seasoning and put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours. I then put it in the crock pot on high for about 4 hours or until it was falling apart and then cooked it on low for another hour or 2. Very tender and tasty! Read More", "I made this rub with a 3lb pork loin without letting it sit for 4 hours and it turned out super.The rub actually turns into a nice crust that holds in the loin juices perfectly. It had the wonderful sweet hot flavors we love in my family,I didn't have dry mustard so I ommitted it but do not omit the cumin because that ads a special taste that the rub would not do well without.I made it for last Thanksgiving and my cousin begged me to make it again.I may use this rub on my spiral ham this year.Thank you for sharing, this is the best pork rub ever!If you find it too spicy you are a wimp :-) Read More", "Oh My!!! This was an awesome recipe made for guests with rave reviews - not too spicy just a nice warm glow on the tip of the tongue. Will definitely make a batch of this rub to keep on hand for other meats and fish...Yum Read More", "I omitted the cayenne pepper, and the red pepper flakes due to a dislike for spicy things among some in my family. I added a 1/2 teaspoon of sage to the rub mixture. I put 2 cups of beef broth into the roasting pan to help keep the pork moist and added two sliced apples to the pan for extra flavor. I cooked the roast at 250 degrees instead of 350 and slowly roasted it for 3 to 4 hours. I used the drippings from the pan to make a really thick pork and apple flavours gravy using only flour and water and it turned out amazingly moist and flavourful. This turned out to be the best pork roast I've ever made!! :) Read More", "I made this for New Years dinner...wanted a change from plain pork loin. My family Loved IT! Don't change a thing. The gravy it made was fantastic! I cooked 7.5 pound loin in an aluminum pan and rested it on celery stalks to keep it off the bottom of the pan then roasted at 450 degrees for 20 minutes then lowered to 350 degrees till it reached 160 degrees internal temp. This will be our New Years Day dinner from now on. Read More", "Best pork roast rub ever! Have used it several times now and it's been really awesome every time. I do like to add a large chicken bouillon cube au jus after slow cooking a roast in a crock. Makes the best dip for pulled pork sandwiches ever. Big hats off to the rub's creator(s)! You done did good! Read More", "Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.", "(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.", "The rub was perfect! Added a little more cayenne and smoked paprika for more heat and it turned out great!! I find that if I just rub in the rub and cook it the crust turns out better than if I let It sit because then it turns into more of a glaze.", "I felt bad for this recipe as the review before mine was 3 stars only. It was a great rub that's for sure. I put the rub on early in the morning. My only issue with this recipe was the rub turned into a glaze and slid off the pork leaving one heck of a burned mess in my baking dish. I had enough rub for 2 pork roasts. Used one today and froze the other with the rub on. We didn't find it spicy at all as the other reviewer did. This is a really good recipe! Glad we tried it. Thanks for sharing DADCOOKS.", "Pork Roast with World's Best Rub Haiku: \"Used 3 pound pork loin, only needed half the rub! It IS really spicy.\" As indicated by another review, yes, it's a fiery rub, but I also found it to be too sweet w/ even the 1/4 c. of brown sugar from my halving all of the seasoning. I can't imagine using all of the rub on a 2-3 lb. cut of pork. My pork loin was done in about the time indicated by the recipe, and we were too impatient to eat (smelled really great while baking!) Daughter would not eat it (\"milk milk milk! Too spicy!\") and I found that I only liked it once it had sat out for awhile and I was able to slice it really thin and put it on a sandwich. If I were to make this rub again, I would decrease the black and red peppers along w/ the brown sugar, but keep the rest the same.", "This recipe is awesome! I did not have time to marinate it as long as called for. I put the roast in a ziplock bag after rubbing it with seasoning and put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours. I then put it in the crock pot on high for about 4 hours or until it was falling apart and then cooked it on low for another hour or 2. Very tender and tasty!", "I made this rub with a 3lb pork loin without letting it sit for 4 hours and it turned out super.The rub actually turns into a nice crust that holds in the loin juices perfectly. It had the wonderful sweet hot flavors we love in my family,I didn't have dry mustard so I ommitted it but do not omit the cumin because that ads a special taste that the rub would not do well without.I made it for last Thanksgiving and my cousin begged me to make it again.I may use this rub on my spiral ham this year.Thank you for sharing, this is the best pork rub ever!If you find it too spicy you are a wimp :-)", "Oh My!!! This was an awesome recipe made for guests with rave reviews - not too spicy just a nice warm glow on the tip of the tongue. Will definitely make a batch of this rub to keep on hand for other meats and fish...Yum", "I omitted the cayenne pepper, and the red pepper flakes due to a dislike for spicy things among some in my family. I added a 1/2 teaspoon of sage to the rub mixture. I put 2 cups of beef broth into the roasting pan to help keep the pork moist and added two sliced apples to the pan for extra flavor. I cooked the roast at 250 degrees instead of 350 and slowly roasted it for 3 to 4 hours. I used the drippings from the pan to make a really thick pork and apple flavours gravy using only flour and water and it turned out amazingly moist and flavourful. This turned out to be the best pork roast I've ever made!! :)", "I made this for New Years dinner...wanted a change from plain pork loin. My family Loved IT! Don't change a thing. The gravy it made was fantastic! I cooked 7.5 pound loin in an aluminum pan and rested it on celery stalks to keep it off the bottom of the pan then roasted at 450 degrees for 20 minutes then lowered to 350 degrees till it reached 160 degrees internal temp. This will be our New Years Day dinner from now on.", "Best pork roast rub ever! Have used it several times now and it's been really awesome every time. I do like to add a large chicken bouillon cube au jus after slow cooking a roast in a crock. Makes the best dip for pulled pork sandwiches ever. Big hats off to the rub's creator(s)! You done did good!", "MeredithAllrecipes is part of the Meredith Food Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporationthis link opens in a new tab. All Rights Reserved. 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Full Nutrition\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## Reviews (70)\n\nRead More Reviews\n\n### Most helpful positive review\n\nAlexandra Kee\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n04/12/2015\n\nThe rub was perfect! Added a little more cayenne and smoked paprika for more\nheat and it turned out great!! I find that if I just rub in the rub and cook\nit the crust turns out better than if I let It sit because then it turns into\nmore of a glaze. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(31)\n\n### Most helpful critical review\n\nRock_lobster\n\nRating: 3 stars\n\n03/12/2015\n\nPork Roast with World's Best Rub Haiku: \"Used 3 pound pork loin, only needed\nhalf the rub! It IS really spicy.\" As indicated by another review, yes, it's a\nfiery rub, but I also found it to be too sweet w/ even the 1/4 c. of brown\nsugar from my halving all of the seasoning. I can't imagine using all of the\nrub on a 2-3 lb. cut of pork. My pork loin was done in about the time\nindicated by the recipe, and we were too impatient to eat (smelled really\ngreat while baking!) Daughter would not eat it (\"milk milk milk! Too spicy!\")\nand I found that I only liked it once it had sat out for awhile and I was able\nto slice it really thin and put it on a sandwich. If I were to make this rub\nagain, I would decrease the black and red peppers along w/ the brown sugar,\nbut keep the rest the same. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(16)\n\n92 Ratings\n\n * 5 star values: 66\n * 4 star values: 19\n * 3 star values: 5\n * 2 star values: 1\n * 1 star values: 1\n\nReviews: Most Helpful\n\nMost Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest\n\nAlexandra Kee\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n04/12/2015\n\nThe rub was perfect! Added a little more cayenne and smoked paprika for more\nheat and it turned out great!! I find that if I just rub in the rub and cook\nit the crust turns out better than if I let It sit because then it turns into\nmore of a glaze. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(31)\n\nVolleyballmom\n\nAllstar\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n02/09/2015\n\nI felt bad for this recipe as the review before mine was 3 stars only. It was\na great rub that's for sure. I put the rub on early in the morning. My only\nissue with this recipe was the rub turned into a glaze and slid off the pork\nleaving one heck of a burned mess in my baking dish. I had enough rub for 2\npork roasts. Used one today and froze the other with the rub on. We didn't\nfind it spicy at all as the other reviewer did. This is a really good recipe!\nGlad we tried it. Thanks for sharing DADCOOKS. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(18)\n\nRock_lobster\n\nRating: 3 stars\n\n03/12/2015\n\nPork Roast with World's Best Rub Haiku: \"Used 3 pound pork loin, only needed\nhalf the rub! It IS really spicy.\" As indicated by another review, yes, it's a\nfiery rub, but I also found it to be too sweet w/ even the 1/4 c. of brown\nsugar from my halving all of the seasoning. I can't imagine using all of the\nrub on a 2-3 lb. cut of pork. My pork loin was done in about the time\nindicated by the recipe, and we were too impatient to eat (smelled really\ngreat while baking!) Daughter would not eat it (\"milk milk milk! Too spicy!\")\nand I found that I only liked it once it had sat out for awhile and I was able\nto slice it really thin and put it on a sandwich. If I were to make this rub\nagain, I would decrease the black and red peppers along w/ the brown sugar,\nbut keep the rest the same. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(16)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nkelly.ashurst\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n02/28/2016\n\nThis recipe is awesome! I did not have time to marinate it as long as called\nfor. I put the roast in a ziplock bag after rubbing it with seasoning and put\nit in the refrigerator for 2 hours. I then put it in the crock pot on high for\nabout 4 hours or until it was falling apart and then cooked it on low for\nanother hour or 2. Very tender and tasty! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(10)\n\nWindy Odonnell\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n11/24/2015\n\nI made this rub with a 3lb pork loin without letting it sit for 4 hours and it\nturned out super.The rub actually turns into a nice crust that holds in the\nloin juices perfectly. It had the wonderful sweet hot flavors we love in my\nfamily,I didn't have dry mustard so I ommitted it but do not omit the cumin\nbecause that ads a special taste that the rub would not do well without.I made\nit for last Thanksgiving and my cousin begged me to make it again.I may use\nthis rub on my spiral ham this year.Thank you for sharing, this is the best\npork rub ever!If you find it too spicy you are a wimp :-) Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(9)\n\nPam BB\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n05/24/2016\n\nOh My!!! This was an awesome recipe made for guests with rave reviews - not\ntoo spicy just a nice warm glow on the tip of the tongue. Will definitely make\na batch of this rub to keep on hand for other meats and fish...Yum Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(5)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nTeresa\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n02/23/2018\n\nI omitted the cayenne pepper, and the red pepper flakes due to a dislike for\nspicy things among some in my family. I added a 1/2 teaspoon of sage to the\nrub mixture. I put 2 cups of beef broth into the roasting pan to help keep the\npork moist and added two sliced apples to the pan for extra flavor. I cooked\nthe roast at 250 degrees instead of 350 and slowly roasted it for 3 to 4\nhours. I used the drippings from the pan to make a really thick pork and apple\nflavours gravy using only flour and water and it turned out amazingly moist\nand flavourful. This turned out to be the best pork roast I've ever made!! :)\nRead More\n\nHelpful\n\n(4)\n\nPam\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n01/01/2016\n\nI made this for New Years dinner...wanted a change from plain pork loin. My\nfamily Loved IT! Don't change a thing. The gravy it made was fantastic! I\ncooked 7.5 pound loin in an aluminum pan and rested it on celery stalks to\nkeep it off the bottom of the pan then roasted at 450 degrees for 20 minutes\nthen lowered to 350 degrees till it reached 160 degrees internal temp. This\nwill be our New Years Day dinner from now on. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(3)\n\nRatkoUSA\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n03/23/2016\n\nBest pork roast rub ever! Have used it several times now and it's been really\nawesome every time. I do like to add a large chicken bouillon cube au jus\nafter slow cooking a roast in a crock. Makes the best dip for pulled pork\nsandwiches ever. Big hats off to the rub's creator(s)! You done did good! Read\nMore\n\nHelpful\n\n(2)\n\nMore Reviews\n\nBack to Pork Roast with the World's Best Rub\n\n## All Reviews for Pork Roast with the World's Best Rub\n\n\\- of Reviews\n\nReviews: Most Helpful\n\nMost Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## Share options\n\n## Nutritional Information\n\n### Pork Roast with the World's Best Rub\n\nServings Per Recipe: 6 Calories: 359.4\n\n% Daily Value \n\nprotein: 30.9g 62 %\n\ncarbohydrates: 20g 6 %\n\ndietary fiber: 0.6g 3 %\n\nsugars: 18.1g\n\nfat: 16.8g 26 %\n\nsaturated fat: 6.1g 30 %\n\ncholesterol: 92mg 31 %\n\nvitamin a iu: 284.9IU 6 %\n\nniacin equivalents: 12.8mg 98 %\n\nvitamin b6: 0.6mg 40 %\n\nvitamin c: 1.6mg 3 %\n\nfolate: 8.2mcg 2 %\n\ncalcium: 47.3mg 5 %\n\niron: 1.9mg 11 %\n\nmagnesium: 35.5mg 13 %\n\npotassium: 522.9mg 15 %\n\nsodium: 1032.6mg 41 %\n\nthiamin: 1.1mg 112 %\n\ncalories from fat: 151.2\n\nPercent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.\n\n*Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based\non available nutrient data.\n\n(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are\nfollowing a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or\nregistered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.\n\nPowered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights\nReserved\n\n## Recipe Reviews Photos\n\n### Reviews for Photos of Pork Roast with the World's Best Rub\n\nReviews: Most Helpful\n\nMost Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest\n\n1 of 70\n\nAll Reviews\n\nAlexandra Kee\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n04/12/2015\n\nThe rub was perfect! Added a little more cayenne and smoked paprika for more\nheat and it turned out great!! I find that if I just rub in the rub and cook\nit the crust turns out better than if I let It sit because then it turns into\nmore of a glaze.\n\nHelpful\n\n(31)\n\nVolleyballmom\n\nAllstar\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n02/09/2015\n\nI felt bad for this recipe as the review before mine was 3 stars only. It was\na great rub that's for sure. I put the rub on early in the morning. My only\nissue with this recipe was the rub turned into a glaze and slid off the pork\nleaving one heck of a burned mess in my baking dish. I had enough rub for 2\npork roasts. Used one today and froze the other with the rub on. We didn't\nfind it spicy at all as the other reviewer did. This is a really good recipe!\nGlad we tried it. Thanks for sharing DADCOOKS.\n\nHelpful\n\n(18)\n\nRock_lobster\n\nRating: 3 stars\n\n03/12/2015\n\nPork Roast with World's Best Rub Haiku: \"Used 3 pound pork loin, only needed\nhalf the rub! It IS really spicy.\" As indicated by another review, yes, it's a\nfiery rub, but I also found it to be too sweet w/ even the 1/4 c. of brown\nsugar from my halving all of the seasoning. I can't imagine using all of the\nrub on a 2-3 lb. cut of pork. My pork loin was done in about the time\nindicated by the recipe, and we were too impatient to eat (smelled really\ngreat while baking!) Daughter would not eat it (\"milk milk milk! Too spicy!\")\nand I found that I only liked it once it had sat out for awhile and I was able\nto slice it really thin and put it on a sandwich. If I were to make this rub\nagain, I would decrease the black and red peppers along w/ the brown sugar,\nbut keep the rest the same.\n\nHelpful\n\n(16)\n\nkelly.ashurst\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n02/28/2016\n\nThis recipe is awesome! I did not have time to marinate it as long as called\nfor. I put the roast in a ziplock bag after rubbing it with seasoning and put\nit in the refrigerator for 2 hours. I then put it in the crock pot on high for\nabout 4 hours or until it was falling apart and then cooked it on low for\nanother hour or 2. Very tender and tasty!\n\nHelpful\n\n(10)\n\nWindy Odonnell\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n11/24/2015\n\nI made this rub with a 3lb pork loin without letting it sit for 4 hours and it\nturned out super.The rub actually turns into a nice crust that holds in the\nloin juices perfectly. It had the wonderful sweet hot flavors we love in my\nfamily,I didn't have dry mustard so I ommitted it but do not omit the cumin\nbecause that ads a special taste that the rub would not do well without.I made\nit for last Thanksgiving and my cousin begged me to make it again.I may use\nthis rub on my spiral ham this year.Thank you for sharing, this is the best\npork rub ever!If you find it too spicy you are a wimp :-)\n\nHelpful\n\n(9)\n\nPam BB\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n05/24/2016\n\nOh My!!! This was an awesome recipe made for guests with rave reviews - not\ntoo spicy just a nice warm glow on the tip of the tongue. Will definitely make\na batch of this rub to keep on hand for other meats and fish...Yum\n\nHelpful\n\n(5)\n\nTeresa\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n02/23/2018\n\nI omitted the cayenne pepper, and the red pepper flakes due to a dislike for\nspicy things among some in my family. I added a 1/2 teaspoon of sage to the\nrub mixture. I put 2 cups of beef broth into the roasting pan to help keep the\npork moist and added two sliced apples to the pan for extra flavor. I cooked\nthe roast at 250 degrees instead of 350 and slowly roasted it for 3 to 4\nhours. I used the drippings from the pan to make a really thick pork and apple\nflavours gravy using only flour and water and it turned out amazingly moist\nand flavourful. This turned out to be the best pork roast I've ever made!! :)\n\nHelpful\n\n(4)\n\nPam\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n01/01/2016\n\nI made this for New Years dinner...wanted a change from plain pork loin. My\nfamily Loved IT! Don't change a thing. The gravy it made was fantastic! I\ncooked 7.5 pound loin in an aluminum pan and rested it on celery stalks to\nkeep it off the bottom of the pan then roasted at 450 degrees for 20 minutes\nthen lowered to 350 degrees till it reached 160 degrees internal temp. This\nwill be our New Years Day dinner from now on.\n\nHelpful\n\n(3)\n\nRatkoUSA\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n03/23/2016\n\nBest pork roast rub ever! Have used it several times now and it's been really\nawesome every time. I do like to add a large chicken bouillon cube au jus\nafter slow cooking a roast in a crock. Makes the best dip for pulled pork\nsandwiches ever. Big hats off to the rub's creator(s)! 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We like simple recipes. That’s why this roasted pork recipe is a favorite around here — You need a hot pan, spice rub or herbs and pork tenderloin (also called pork fillet outside the US). Jump to the Easy Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe or watch our quick recipe video showing you how we make it.", "Pork tenderloin is lean and has almost no fat. So keeping it moist and juicy can be tricky. That is unless you know these steps for the most succulent roasted pork tenderloin.", "For the best pork tenderloin, pat the pork dry then liberally season with salt and pepper. Patting the meat dry helps the salt and pepper to stick. It also means less sputtering in the skillet when you brown the meat.", "Before roasting, we always sear the pork on all sides first. After seasoning, throw it into a hot pan — we love our cast iron skillet for this. Sear all sides until they are golden brown. It’s okay if the pork is still raw in the middle.", "When the pork is browned on all sides, it’s ready to slide into the oven. If you’re using any herbs or seasonings, now is the time to add them.", "You could have added herbs before searing the pork, but that risks buring them. By adding them after searing and before roasting, the herbs will add flavor, but won’t turn brown and bitter.", "To finish cooking the pork, we slide it into a hot oven. We keep the oven temperature high and roast the pork for 15 to 20 minutes.", "Cook pork until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers between 145 and 150 degrees F. That will mean that the pork will be juicy and slightly pink in the middle. If you’re not a fan of the pink, cook a little longer, but be careful not to overdo it.", "In our Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe, we use the same method: Season, sear, and then finish in the oven until cooked through. It makes chicken that’s perfectly cooked and juicy with crispy skin.", "For the juiciest pork tenderloin, make a quick pan sauce. To do this, using the same skillet you cooked the pork in, add about 3/4 cup of liquid. You could use apple cider (that is what we did), wine, chicken stock, vegetable stock or even beef broth. Cook that liquid until reduced by half then swirl in a tablespoon of butter.", "You may already have a bunch of half-used spice rubs in your pantry, here are a few suggestions for how to use them in this recipe. Our recipe calls for three things: pork, spice rub, and a deglazing liquid for making the pan sauce.", "Try our recipe for making the BEST, juicy skillet pork chops or if you prefer to bake them, here’s our recipe for oven baked pork chops.", "Everyone loves this pulled pork recipe. We show you how to make it in the slow cooker as well as in a pressure cooker.", "Recipe updated, originally posted January 2012. Since posting this in 2012, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne", "For the best, juiciest pork tenderloin, sear the pork on all sides in a skillet before finishing in the oven. The spice blend you use is up to you; we love using a spicy steak spice blend or fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme. We love to serve this pork over polenta or mashed potatoes.", "Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim each tenderloin of any silver skin (this can be tough when cooked. Use a small sharp knife and slide the blade under and outward to remove it). Pat pork dry with paper towels. Then generously season with salt and pepper.", "Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed oven- safe frying pan over medium heat. Add the pork tenderloins and cook, occasionally turning, until browned all over, about 2 minutes per side. Scatter the seasoning blend or herbs over the pork.", "Roast 10 to 15 minutes or until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers between 145 and 150 degrees F.", "* To Finish\nTransfer pork to a large plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest about 10 minutes. While pork is resting, place the skillet back over medium heat. Add the apple cider and simmer until reduced by half. Add butter then serve drizzled over pork.", "When is Pork Tenderloin Done? We cook our pork to 145 degrees F. This means the pork will be barely pink in the middle, safe to eat, and ultra juicy. You can cook pork tenderloin to anywhere between 145 degrees F and 160 degrees F. Just keep in mind that keeping it as close to 145 degrees F will result in the juiciest, most tender piece of meat.", "If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #inspiredtaste — We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Find us: @inspiredtaste", "Nutrition Per Serving: Serving Size 1/6 of the recipe / Calories 265 / Protein 34 g / Carbohydrate 4 g / Dietary Fiber 0 g / Total Sugars 3 g / Total Fat 12 g / Saturated Fat 4 g / Cholesterol 101 mg", "There are few recipes I like well enough to save into my Arsenal. THIS IS ONE!!!!!I have a spice rub that I love to use on this, Mimi’s git your rub on which is delicious and smells so good- very local, I got it in a store on Martha’s Vineyard. This pork comes out SO tender, juicy, and flavorful. Found that 20 mins in my oven did the trick. Cooked just enough, pink in the middle. I make this once a week- I usually just go with the chicken stock and a butter swirl, because the rub I use has enough flavor on it’s own, but I’ve done it with several of the different reductions and they are all good!", "Excellent recipe! I didn’t make the pan gravy as it was delicious as is. My husband couldn’t stopped saying how good this was between bites. Lol Thanks for our go to now for pork tenderloin.", "Love this site. This recipe changed our feelings about pork; I’ve made it with many different flavour combos and it’s proven itself as a true “no fail” recipe. If you’re looking for a meal that presents like more work than it actually is – you’ve found it.", "Like most people, I’ve cooked pork a million ways but this recipe instantly got moved to my fav. I was genuinely delighted with how good the pan gravy was and how it transformed the dish. Thank you for the post!", "Very Delicious recipe. The meat was very tender and juicy – I baked it for 25 min at 350 – it turned out great. Thank you for the great recipe !", "This tasted amazing! I couldn’t believe how tender and juicy it was. I had never made a tenderloin before, and your tips made it surprisingly easy and it turned out absolutely delicious. I confess, the first time I followed your recipe I cooked it a little longer to make sure it was done and I definitely overdid it. The second time I followed your directions as written, and man was there a difference! It turns out so much softer and juicier the way you advised. I added onions to our sauce (because we love them) and used apple juice instead of cider (it was all I had on hand) and it turned out great with the pork. Thank you for sharing this simple recipe, I highly recommend.", "We are so happy you’re here. We’re Adam and Joanne, the creators of Inspired Taste. We develop the recipes, photograph, shoot videos, and we’re the ones answering your cooking questions. More about us...", "My favorite homemade coleslaw recipe with the most delicious creamy dressing. This coleslaw is quick and easy to make. It is even easy to make in advance. Jump... Read more", "How to make the best scrambled eggs! I’m sharing how I make them in my own kitchen so that the eggs are soft, creamy and delicious. Jump to... Read more", "This vegetable lasagna is a reader favorite! 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We like\nsimple recipes. That’s why this roasted pork recipe is a favorite around here\n— You need a hot pan, spice rub or herbs and pork tenderloin (also called pork\nfillet outside the US). Jump to the Easy Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe or\nwatch our quick recipe video showing you how we make it.\n\n## Watch Us Make the Recipe\n\n## Our No-Fail Method for Cooking Pork Tenderloin\n\nPork tenderloin is lean and has almost no fat. So keeping it moist and juicy\ncan be tricky. That is unless you know these steps for the most succulent\nroasted pork tenderloin.\n\n> MORE: We use the same method when making our Roasted Pork Tenderloin with\n> Peppers and Onions.\n\nYou don’t need a specific recipe for this, only the steps for cooking it best.\nThe flavors are up to you — we’ve given a few suggestions below.\n\n### Step 1: Season the Pork\n\nFor the best pork tenderloin, pat the pork dry then liberally season with salt\nand pepper. Patting the meat dry helps the salt and pepper to stick. It also\nmeans less sputtering in the skillet when you brown the meat.\n\n### Step 2: Brown the Pork in a Skillet\n\nBefore roasting, we always sear the pork on all sides first. After seasoning,\nthrow it into a hot pan — we love our cast iron skillet for this. Sear all\nsides until they are golden brown. It’s okay if the pork is still raw in the\nmiddle.\n\nWhen the pork is browned on all sides, it’s ready to slide into the oven. If\nyou’re using any herbs or seasonings, now is the time to add them.\n\nYou could have added herbs before searing the pork, but that risks buring\nthem. By adding them after searing and before roasting, the herbs will add\nflavor, but won’t turn brown and bitter.\n\n### Step 3: Finish in the Oven\n\nTo finish cooking the pork, we slide it into a hot oven. We keep the oven\ntemperature high and roast the pork for 15 to 20 minutes.\n\nCook pork until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part\nregisters between 145 and 150 degrees F. That will mean that the pork will be\njuicy and slightly pink in the middle. If you’re not a fan of the pink, cook a\nlittle longer, but be careful not to overdo it.\n\n> In our Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe, we use the same method: Season, sear, and\n> then finish in the oven until cooked through. It makes chicken that’s\n> perfectly cooked and juicy with crispy skin.\n\n### Step 4: Make a Quick Pan Sauce\n\nFor the juiciest pork tenderloin, make a quick pan sauce. To do this, using\nthe same skillet you cooked the pork in, add about 3/4 cup of liquid. You\ncould use apple cider (that is what we did), wine, chicken stock, vegetable\nstock or even beef broth. Cook that liquid until reduced by half then swirl in\na tablespoon of butter.\n\n### Flavor Combinations\n\nYou may already have a bunch of half-used spice rubs in your pantry, here are\na few suggestions for how to use them in this recipe. Our recipe calls for\nthree things: pork, spice rub, and a deglazing liquid for making the pan\nsauce.\n\n * A spicy rub with pepper, garlic, maybe some chipotle + Apple Cider, Apple Juice or Cranberry Juice\n * Chicken Seasoning + Chicken Stock\n * Steak Seasoning + Red Wine or Beef Broth\n * Rosemary or Thyme Blends + Dry White Wine, Dry Red Wine, Beef Broth or Chicken Stock\n\n### More Easy Pork Recipes\n\n * Try our recipe for making the BEST, juicy skillet pork chops or if you prefer to bake them, here’s our recipe for oven baked pork chops.\n * This recipe for pork tenderloin with apples and onions has so many happy reviews.\n * Our easy pork tacos call for ground pork, so they come together FAST.\n * Everyone loves this pulled pork recipe. We show you how to make it in the slow cooker as well as in a pressure cooker.\n\nRecipe updated, originally posted January 2012. Since posting this in 2012, we\nhave tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne\n\n90 comments / 44 reviews\n\nPrint\n\n## 30 Minute Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe\n\n * PREP 10mins\n * COOK 20mins\n * TOTAL 30mins\n\nFor the best, juiciest pork tenderloin, sear the pork on all sides in a\nskillet before finishing in the oven. The spice blend you use is up to you; we\nlove using a spicy steak spice blend or fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme.\nWe love to serve this pork over polenta or mashed potatoes.\n\nMakes approximately 6 servings\n\n## You Will Need\n\n2 (1 to 1 1/2-pound) pork tenderloins (also called pork fillet)\n\nSalt and fresh ground black pepper\n\n2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil\n\n1 to 2 tablespoons seasoning blend/rub of your choice, fresh or dried\n\n3/4 cup wine, broth, apple cider or a combination\n\n1 tablespoon unsalted butter\n\n## Directions\n\n * Prepare Pork\n\nHeat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim each tenderloin of any silver skin (this can\nbe tough when cooked. Use a small sharp knife and slide the blade under and\noutward to remove it). Pat pork dry with paper towels. Then generously season\nwith salt and pepper.\n\nHeat a tablespoon of oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed oven-\nsafe frying pan over medium heat. Add the pork tenderloins and cook,\noccasionally turning, until browned all over, about 2 minutes per side.\nScatter the seasoning blend or herbs over the pork.\n\nRoast 10 to 15 minutes or until an internal thermometer inserted into the\nthickest part registers between 145 and 150 degrees F.\n\n * To Finish\n\nTransfer pork to a large plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest about 10\nminutes. While pork is resting, place the skillet back over medium heat. Add\nthe apple cider and simmer until reduced by half. Add butter then serve\ndrizzled over pork.\n\n## Adam and Joanne's Tips\n\n * When is Pork Tenderloin Done? We cook our pork to 145 degrees F. This means the pork will be barely pink in the middle, safe to eat, and ultra juicy. You can cook pork tenderloin to anywhere between 145 degrees F and 160 degrees F. Just keep in mind that keeping it as close to 145 degrees F will result in the juiciest, most tender piece of meat.\n * Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA database to calculate approximate values.\n\nIf you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #inspiredtaste — We love\nto see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Find us: @inspiredtaste\n\nNutrition Per Serving: Serving Size 1/6 of the recipe / Calories 265 / Protein\n34 g / Carbohydrate 4 g / Dietary Fiber 0 g / Total Sugars 3 g / Total Fat 12\ng / Saturated Fat 4 g / Cholesterol 101 mg\n\nAUTHOR: Adam and Joanne Gallagher\n\n### Don’t Miss Our Latest Recipes\n\n### Seriously Good Drop Biscuits\n\n### Cinnamon Streusel Swirled Coffee Cake\n\n### Extra Easy Black Bean Burgers\n\n### Ridiculously Easy Bean Salad\n\n### Our Favorite Eggplant Parmesan\n\n### Lentil Soup with Lemon and Turmeric\n\n### Tour Our New Kitchen\n\n### Our New Kitchen\n\n### Hungry For More?\n\n * Baked Pumpkin French Toast Casserole\n\n * Our Favorite Apple Pie\n\n * Lemony White Bean Salad with Prosciutto\n\n * Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde\n\n * Quick and Easy Mashed Cauliflower\n\n * Grilled Swordfish Recipe with Coriander and Lime\n\n90 comments... Leave a Comment\n\n * Karin January 2, 2021, 9:33 pm\n\nThere are few recipes I like well enough to save into my Arsenal. THIS IS\nONE!!!!!I have a spice rub that I love to use on this, Mimi’s git your rub on\nwhich is delicious and smells so good- very local, I got it in a store on\nMartha’s Vineyard. This pork comes out SO tender, juicy, and flavorful. Found\nthat 20 mins in my oven did the trick. Cooked just enough, pink in the middle.\nI make this once a week- I usually just go with the chicken stock and a butter\nswirl, because the rub I use has enough flavor on it’s own, but I’ve done it\nwith several of the different reductions and they are all good!\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa December 17, 2020, 9:22 pm\n\nExcellent recipe! I didn’t make the pan gravy as it was delicious as is. My\nhusband couldn’t stopped saying how good this was between bites. Lol Thanks\nfor our go to now for pork tenderloin.\n\nReply\n\n * Sher December 6, 2020, 11:16 pm\n\nLove this site. This recipe changed our feelings about pork; I’ve made it with\nmany different flavour combos and it’s proven itself as a true “no fail”\nrecipe. If you’re looking for a meal that presents like more work than it\nactually is – you’ve found it.\n\nReply\n\n * Sherri June 4, 2020, 11:56 pm\n\nLike most people, I’ve cooked pork a million ways but this recipe instantly\ngot moved to my fav. I was genuinely delighted with how good the pan gravy was\nand how it transformed the dish. Thank you for the post!\n\nReply\n\n * Teresa May 25, 2020, 9:22 pm\n\nThis recipe was AWESOME!!!!! And very easy. THANK YOU!\n\nReply\n\n * Marilee April 26, 2020, 11:35 am\n\nI am going to make it tonite. It looked yummy!\n\nReply\n\n * Marilee April 26, 2020, 11:34 am\n\nI am looking forward to making it tonite. It looked yummy!! Thank you!!\n\nReply\n\n * Barb Mecham February 18, 2020, 8:50 pm\n\nLiked reading your various recipes. Put you in my saves!\n\nReply\n\n * Dia December 25, 2019, 8:27 pm\n\nVery Delicious recipe. The meat was very tender and juicy – I baked it for 25\nmin at 350 – it turned out great. Thank you for the great recipe !\n\nReply\n\n * Rebecca December 25, 2019, 1:18 pm\n\nThis tasted amazing! I couldn’t believe how tender and juicy it was. I had\nnever made a tenderloin before, and your tips made it surprisingly easy and it\nturned out absolutely delicious. I confess, the first time I followed your\nrecipe I cooked it a little longer to make sure it was done and I definitely\noverdid it. The second time I followed your directions as written, and man was\nthere a difference! It turns out so much softer and juicier the way you\nadvised. I added onions to our sauce (because we love them) and used apple\njuice instead of cider (it was all I had on hand) and it turned out great with\nthe pork. 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When soaked in a brine solution — a mixture of salt and liquid — the tenderloin not only takes on additional flavor, but also additional moisture. So you’re essentially making the meat juicier from the very beginning. A marinade, on the other hand, simply adds flavor to the surface of the meat. If it doesn’t contain salt, it won’t do much to enhance the tenderness.", "Sodium is truly the key here. It had a tenderizing effect on protein — it begins to break it down — so timing here is important. Let the meat sit in the brine for an hour or two, although you’ll notice a difference from even 30 minutes. The max should be 24 hours.", "Before you go straight to brining your meat, be sure you’re not using a pork tenderloin that was labeled “enhanced.” That’s the industry term for meat that has already been injected with a brining solution.", "Brining is super simple and doesn’t require a recipe. All you need to know is the ratio of salt to water. The basic ratio for a brine is one tablespoon of salt per one cup of water. You’ll need to use enough to cover the entire tenderloin; depending on the size, four to six cups of liquid should be sufficient.", "You’re not likely to see a step for brining in most pork tenderloin recipes, but go ahead and include it anyway. No matter the recipe, even a quick brine is beneficial to the texture and flavor of the meat. It doesn’t flavor the meat in the way a marinade would; instead brining seasons the meat all the way through." ] }, "parsed_md": "Why Brining Is Better than a Marinade for Pork Tenderloin \| Kitchn\n\nNewsletters\n\nSkills\n\npork\n\nTips & Techniques\n\n# Why Brining Is Better than a Marinade for Pork Tenderloin\n\nby Kelli Foster\n\npublished Mar 21, 2017\n\nSaveComments\n\nWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we\nmay earn a commission.\n\n(Image credit: Emma Christensen)\n\nReady to say goodbye to dry pork tenderloin once and for all? I thought so —\nme too! The simplest way to do it is to ditch the marinade in favor of\nbrining. Consider it your insurance policy for a super-juicy, flavorful pork\ntenderloin every single time.\n\n### Brining Is the Secret to Juicier Meat and Flavor\n\nLike pork chops and chicken breast, pork tenderloin is a super-lean cut of\nmeat, with the potential to dry out quickly when cooked for even just a couple\nminutes too long. When soaked in a brine solution — a mixture of salt and\nliquid — the tenderloin not only takes on additional flavor, but also\nadditional moisture. So you’re essentially making the meat juicier from the\nvery beginning. A marinade, on the other hand, simply adds flavor to the\nsurface of the meat. If it doesn’t contain salt, it won’t do much to enhance\nthe tenderness.\n\nSodium is truly the key here. It had a tenderizing effect on protein — it\nbegins to break it down — so timing here is important. Let the meat sit in the\nbrine for an hour or two, although you’ll notice a difference from even 30\nminutes. The max should be 24 hours.\n\n#### “Enhanced” Meat\n\nBefore you go straight to brining your meat, be sure you’re not using a pork\ntenderloin that was labeled “enhanced.” That’s the industry term for meat that\nhas already been injected with a brining solution.\n\n### Brining, No Recipe Required\n\nBrining is super simple and doesn’t require a recipe. All you need to know is\nthe ratio of salt to water. The basic ratio for a brine is one tablespoon of\nsalt per one cup of water. You’ll need to use enough to cover the entire\ntenderloin; depending on the size, four to six cups of liquid should be\nsufficient.\n\nYou’re not likely to see a step for brining in most pork tenderloin recipes,\nbut go ahead and include it anyway. No matter the recipe, even a quick brine\nis beneficial to the texture and flavor of the meat. It doesn’t flavor the\nmeat in the way a marinade would; instead brining seasons the meat all the way\nthrough.\n\nBecome a pork tenderloin pro: Everything About Pork Tenderloin: How to Buy It\nand Cook It to Perfection\n\n#### Pork Tenderloin Recipes to Try\n\n * How To Make Roasted Pork Tenderloin\n * Ina Garten’s Cider-Roasted Pork Tenderloins with Roasted Plum Chutney\n * Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin\n * Pork Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas\n\nKelli Foster\n\nFood Editor, Plan & Prep\n\nKelli is the Food Editor for Plan & Prep content for Kitchn. She's a graduate\nof the French Culinary Institute and author of the cookbooks, The Probiotic\nKitchen, Buddha Bowls, and Everyday Freekeh Meals. She lives in New York.\n\nFollow Kelli\n\nSaveComments\n\nFollow us\n\nKitchn is a part of the AT Media family. AT Media is Apartment Therapy,\nKitchn, and Cubby.\n\nGot a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see? Tell us about\nit!\n\nKitchn is © 1994-2021 Apartment Therapy, LLC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/176359/easy-marinated-pork-tenderloin/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210507013819/https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/176359/easy-marinated-pork-tenderloin/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Easy Marinated Pork Tenderloin Recipe", "passages": [ "I left out the salt. Plus I didn't have honey mustard, so I used 2 tbl. of mustard and one tbl. of honey. After tasting it, I decided to drizzle in some maple syrup, as well for a tiny extra sweetness. I used two pork tenderloins and added thinly sliced potatoes, carrots and peas. I drizzled the marinade over all and roasted for 15 minutes at 400, then lowered the temp to 350 and roasted an additional 30 minutes. 10 minutes under a foil tent and it was the most delicious pork tenderloin I've ever made in 36 years of cooking. Thank you!!! Read More", "Yikes, the soy sauce flavor was way too strong for me in this one, and I like soy sauce and have used it in other marinades. I followed the recipe as written, I marinated for about 6 hours. If I make this again I'll use a third of the soy sauce and not marinate for as long. Luckily I assumed I didn't need more salt so didn't add any, the soy takes care of that. Read More", "I left out the salt. Plus I didn't have honey mustard, so I used 2 tbl. of mustard and one tbl. of honey. After tasting it, I decided to drizzle in some maple syrup, as well for a tiny extra sweetness. I used two pork tenderloins and added thinly sliced potatoes, carrots and peas. I drizzled the marinade over all and roasted for 15 minutes at 400, then lowered the temp to 350 and roasted an additional 30 minutes. 10 minutes under a foil tent and it was the most delicious pork tenderloin I've ever made in 36 years of cooking. Thank you!!! Read More", "I made this recipe as written using a 2 pound pork roast. The only thing I did differently was to add all the ingrediants to the zip lock. Then I let it marinade in the bag for 2 days (because I forgot about it). I made sandwiches on garlic bread and added provolone cheese and broiled for a couple of minutes to brown the cheese. Both of my sons had 2 big sandwiches and said it was the best they ever had. I will definetly add this to our rotation. This is a very easy and tasty recipe. Plus there wasn't a lot to clean up. That's my kind of recipe. Thanks Lori! Read More", "I am very picky about my pork and this turned out great! I used whole grain mustard seed (1 tbsp) and less mustard. I did not salt it- thanks goodness- b/c the soy sauce took care of it. Read More", "I cook Pork tenderloin A LOT over the years and was looking for something new today so I decided to try this recipe. I was so impressed i'm writing my first ever review after being on this site for years. It was AMAZING!!! By far the most moist and tender pork tenderloin i've EVER made. The flavor was perfect, but i can only imagine the longer you marinate it the better it will be. The only thing I did different was I took out the salt because soy sauce is salty enough as it is. I marinated it for about 1.5 hours in the fridge, took it out while preheating my oven to let the temperature come down a little, then cooked it for 60 minutes at 350.I had 2 tenderloins and they cooked perfectly! I was 100000% satisfied with this recipe and will cook it again and again. Read More", "I wrote this recipe and it's still one of my favorites. I'm so glad everyone is enjoying it. I love to come read the reviews!! Read More", "Yikes, the soy sauce flavor was way too strong for me in this one, and I like soy sauce and have used it in other marinades. I followed the recipe as written, I marinated for about 6 hours. If I make this again I'll use a third of the soy sauce and not marinate for as long. Luckily I assumed I didn't need more salt so didn't add any, the soy takes care of that. Read More", "very good. I added less soy sauce and added about 1 tsp worchestershire sauce and 3 tbsp dijon mustard and tbsp honey. added tsp pepper and NO SALT! cook at 425 for 30-35 mins. Important to let pork and marinade to get to room temp...for even cooking. Read More", "This was the first pork tenderloin that I've made. Surprisingly it was very flavorful and moist. My husband and son both LOVED it and can't wait for me to make it again! Read More", "I cooked this for my boyfriend and I last night and it was so easy and he absolutely loved it! He practically licked the plate. You can definitely tweak this and use what you have (ie. I didn't have enough soy sauce so I used what I had and topped it with rice wine vinegar and added more salt). I marinated the pork overnight too. I poured the marinade over the pork (per the recipe) before putting it in the over but it got overcaramelized. I think next time I'll add the marinate midway through the baking time, maybe 15 mins into it. I only had 2 pcs of tenderloin so it only took 30 mins to cook. Read More", "Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.", "(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.", "I left out the salt. Plus I didn't have honey mustard, so I used 2 tbl. of mustard and one tbl. of honey. After tasting it, I decided to drizzle in some maple syrup, as well for a tiny extra sweetness. I used two pork tenderloins and added thinly sliced potatoes, carrots and peas. I drizzled the marinade over all and roasted for 15 minutes at 400, then lowered the temp to 350 and roasted an additional 30 minutes. 10 minutes under a foil tent and it was the most delicious pork tenderloin I've ever made in 36 years of cooking. Thank you!!!", "I made this recipe as written using a 2 pound pork roast. The only thing I did differently was to add all the ingrediants to the zip lock. Then I let it marinade in the bag for 2 days (because I forgot about it). I made sandwiches on garlic bread and added provolone cheese and broiled for a couple of minutes to brown the cheese. Both of my sons had 2 big sandwiches and said it was the best they ever had. I will definetly add this to our rotation. This is a very easy and tasty recipe. Plus there wasn't a lot to clean up. That's my kind of recipe. Thanks Lori!", "I am very picky about my pork and this turned out great! I used whole grain mustard seed (1 tbsp) and less mustard. I did not salt it- thanks goodness- b/c the soy sauce took care of it.", "I cook Pork tenderloin A LOT over the years and was looking for something new today so I decided to try this recipe. I was so impressed i'm writing my first ever review after being on this site for years. It was AMAZING!!! By far the most moist and tender pork tenderloin i've EVER made. The flavor was perfect, but i can only imagine the longer you marinate it the better it will be. The only thing I did different was I took out the salt because soy sauce is salty enough as it is. I marinated it for about 1.5 hours in the fridge, took it out while preheating my oven to let the temperature come down a little, then cooked it for 60 minutes at 350.I had 2 tenderloins and they cooked perfectly! I was 100000% satisfied with this recipe and will cook it again and again.", "I wrote this recipe and it's still one of my favorites. I'm so glad everyone is enjoying it. I love to come read the reviews!!", "Yikes, the soy sauce flavor was way too strong for me in this one, and I like soy sauce and have used it in other marinades. I followed the recipe as written, I marinated for about 6 hours. If I make this again I'll use a third of the soy sauce and not marinate for as long. Luckily I assumed I didn't need more salt so didn't add any, the soy takes care of that.", "very good. I added less soy sauce and added about 1 tsp worchestershire sauce and 3 tbsp dijon mustard and tbsp honey. added tsp pepper and NO SALT! cook at 425 for 30-35 mins. Important to let pork and marinade to get to room temp...for even cooking.", "This was the first pork tenderloin that I've made. Surprisingly it was very flavorful and moist. My husband and son both LOVED it and can't wait for me to make it again!", "I cooked this for my boyfriend and I last night and it was so easy and he absolutely loved it! He practically licked the plate. You can definitely tweak this and use what you have (ie. I didn't have enough soy sauce so I used what I had and topped it with rice wine vinegar and added more salt). I marinated the pork overnight too. I poured the marinade over the pork (per the recipe) before putting it in the over but it got overcaramelized. I think next time I'll add the marinate midway through the baking time, maybe 15 mins into it. I only had 2 pcs of tenderloin so it only took 30 mins to cook.", "MeredithAllrecipes is part of the Meredith Food Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporationthis link opens in a new tab. All Rights Reserved. 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Full Nutrition\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## Reviews (576)\n\nRead More Reviews\n\n### Most helpful positive review\n\nMichele Harris\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n03/10/2009\n\nI left out the salt. Plus I didn't have honey mustard, so I used 2 tbl. of\nmustard and one tbl. of honey. After tasting it, I decided to drizzle in some\nmaple syrup, as well for a tiny extra sweetness. I used two pork tenderloins\nand added thinly sliced potatoes, carrots and peas. I drizzled the marinade\nover all and roasted for 15 minutes at 400, then lowered the temp to 350 and\nroasted an additional 30 minutes. 10 minutes under a foil tent and it was the\nmost delicious pork tenderloin I've ever made in 36 years of cooking. Thank\nyou!!! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(586)\n\n### Most helpful critical review\n\ncjucoder\n\nRating: 2 stars\n\n02/09/2009\n\nYikes, the soy sauce flavor was way too strong for me in this one, and I like\nsoy sauce and have used it in other marinades. I followed the recipe as\nwritten, I marinated for about 6 hours. If I make this again I'll use a third\nof the soy sauce and not marinate for as long. Luckily I assumed I didn't need\nmore salt so didn't add any, the soy takes care of that. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(59)\n\n793 Ratings\n\n * 5 star values: 573\n * 4 star values: 178\n * 3 star values: 31\n * 2 star values: 8\n * 1 star values: 3\n\nReviews: Most Helpful\n\nMost Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest\n\nMichele Harris\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n03/10/2009\n\nI left out the salt. Plus I didn't have honey mustard, so I used 2 tbl. of\nmustard and one tbl. of honey. After tasting it, I decided to drizzle in some\nmaple syrup, as well for a tiny extra sweetness. I used two pork tenderloins\nand added thinly sliced potatoes, carrots and peas. I drizzled the marinade\nover all and roasted for 15 minutes at 400, then lowered the temp to 350 and\nroasted an additional 30 minutes. 10 minutes under a foil tent and it was the\nmost delicious pork tenderloin I've ever made in 36 years of cooking. Thank\nyou!!! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(586)\n\nMary C.\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n01/16/2009\n\nI made this recipe as written using a 2 pound pork roast. The only thing I did\ndifferently was to add all the ingrediants to the zip lock. Then I let it\nmarinade in the bag for 2 days (because I forgot about it). I made sandwiches\non garlic bread and added provolone cheese and broiled for a couple of minutes\nto brown the cheese. Both of my sons had 2 big sandwiches and said it was the\nbest they ever had. I will definetly add this to our rotation. This is a very\neasy and tasty recipe. Plus there wasn't a lot to clean up. That's my kind of\nrecipe. Thanks Lori! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(291)\n\nSara\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n09/22/2008\n\nI am very picky about my pork and this turned out great! I used whole grain\nmustard seed (1 tbsp) and less mustard. I did not salt it- thanks goodness-\nb/c the soy sauce took care of it. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(207)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nmelonydw\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n11/17/2012\n\nI cook Pork tenderloin A LOT over the years and was looking for something new\ntoday so I decided to try this recipe. I was so impressed i'm writing my first\never review after being on this site for years. It was AMAZING!!! By far the\nmost moist and tender pork tenderloin i've EVER made. The flavor was perfect,\nbut i can only imagine the longer you marinate it the better it will be. The\nonly thing I did different was I took out the salt because soy sauce is salty\nenough as it is. I marinated it for about 1.5 hours in the fridge, took it out\nwhile preheating my oven to let the temperature come down a little, then\ncooked it for 60 minutes at 350.I had 2 tenderloins and they cooked perfectly!\nI was 100000% satisfied with this recipe and will cook it again and again.\nRead More\n\nHelpful\n\n(150)\n\nLori\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n06/02/2011\n\nI wrote this recipe and it's still one of my favorites. I'm so glad everyone\nis enjoying it. I love to come read the reviews!! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(141)\n\ncjucoder\n\nRating: 2 stars\n\n02/09/2009\n\nYikes, the soy sauce flavor was way too strong for me in this one, and I like\nsoy sauce and have used it in other marinades. I followed the recipe as\nwritten, I marinated for about 6 hours. If I make this again I'll use a third\nof the soy sauce and not marinate for as long. Luckily I assumed I didn't need\nmore salt so didn't add any, the soy takes care of that. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(59)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nlccooper60435@yahoo.com\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n05/17/2012\n\nvery good. I added less soy sauce and added about 1 tsp worchestershire sauce\nand 3 tbsp dijon mustard and tbsp honey. added tsp pepper and NO SALT! cook at\n425 for 30-35 mins. Important to let pork and marinade to get to room\ntemp...for even cooking. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(58)\n\nCandace H.\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n10/15/2008\n\nThis was the first pork tenderloin that I've made. Surprisingly it was very\nflavorful and moist. My husband and son both LOVED it and can't wait for me to\nmake it again! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(55)\n\nNewbieCookAye\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n11/18/2008\n\nI cooked this for my boyfriend and I last night and it was so easy and he\nabsolutely loved it! He practically licked the plate. You can definitely tweak\nthis and use what you have (ie. I didn't have enough soy sauce so I used what\nI had and topped it with rice wine vinegar and added more salt). I marinated\nthe pork overnight too. I poured the marinade over the pork (per the recipe)\nbefore putting it in the over but it got overcaramelized. I think next time\nI'll add the marinate midway through the baking time, maybe 15 mins into it. I\nonly had 2 pcs of tenderloin so it only took 30 mins to cook. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(53)\n\nMore Reviews\n\nBack to Easy Marinated Pork Tenderloin\n\n## All Reviews for Easy Marinated Pork Tenderloin\n\n\\- of Reviews\n\nReviews: Most Helpful\n\nMost Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## Share options\n\n## Nutritional Information\n\n## Easy Marinated Pork Tenderloin\n\nServings Per Recipe: 3 Calories: 485.4\n\n% Daily Value \n\nprotein: 55.5g 111 %\n\ncarbohydrates: 9g 3 %\n\ndietary fiber: 0.6g 2 %\n\nsugars: 5.3g\n\nfat: 24.7g 38 %\n\nsaturated fat: 6.6g 33 %\n\ncholesterol: 168.7mg 56 %\n\nvitamin a iu: 14.8IU\n\nniacin equivalents: 21.1mg 162 %\n\nvitamin b6: 1mg 60 %\n\nvitamin c: 2.4mg 4 %\n\nfolate: 13.8mcg 3 %\n\ncalcium: 22.3mg 2 %\n\niron: 3.2mg 18 %\n\nmagnesium: 72.1mg 26 %\n\npotassium: 868.8mg 24 %\n\nsodium: 1491.8mg 60 %\n\nthiamin: 1.7mg 174 %\n\ncalories from fat: 222.1\n\nPercent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.\n\n*Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based\non available nutrient data.\n\n(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are\nfollowing a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or\nregistered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.\n\nPowered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights\nReserved\n\n## UGC Reviews Modal\n\n### Reviews for: Photos of Easy Marinated Pork Tenderloin\n\nReviews: Most Helpful\n\nMost Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest\n\n1 of 576\n\nAll Reviews\n\nMichele Harris\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n03/10/2009\n\nI left out the salt. Plus I didn't have honey mustard, so I used 2 tbl. of\nmustard and one tbl. of honey. After tasting it, I decided to drizzle in some\nmaple syrup, as well for a tiny extra sweetness. I used two pork tenderloins\nand added thinly sliced potatoes, carrots and peas. I drizzled the marinade\nover all and roasted for 15 minutes at 400, then lowered the temp to 350 and\nroasted an additional 30 minutes. 10 minutes under a foil tent and it was the\nmost delicious pork tenderloin I've ever made in 36 years of cooking. Thank\nyou!!!\n\nHelpful\n\n(586)\n\nMary C.\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n01/16/2009\n\nI made this recipe as written using a 2 pound pork roast. The only thing I did\ndifferently was to add all the ingrediants to the zip lock. Then I let it\nmarinade in the bag for 2 days (because I forgot about it). I made sandwiches\non garlic bread and added provolone cheese and broiled for a couple of minutes\nto brown the cheese. Both of my sons had 2 big sandwiches and said it was the\nbest they ever had. I will definetly add this to our rotation. This is a very\neasy and tasty recipe. Plus there wasn't a lot to clean up. That's my kind of\nrecipe. Thanks Lori!\n\nHelpful\n\n(291)\n\nSara\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n09/22/2008\n\nI am very picky about my pork and this turned out great! I used whole grain\nmustard seed (1 tbsp) and less mustard. I did not salt it- thanks goodness-\nb/c the soy sauce took care of it.\n\nHelpful\n\n(207)\n\nmelonydw\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n11/17/2012\n\nI cook Pork tenderloin A LOT over the years and was looking for something new\ntoday so I decided to try this recipe. I was so impressed i'm writing my first\never review after being on this site for years. It was AMAZING!!! By far the\nmost moist and tender pork tenderloin i've EVER made. The flavor was perfect,\nbut i can only imagine the longer you marinate it the better it will be. The\nonly thing I did different was I took out the salt because soy sauce is salty\nenough as it is. I marinated it for about 1.5 hours in the fridge, took it out\nwhile preheating my oven to let the temperature come down a little, then\ncooked it for 60 minutes at 350.I had 2 tenderloins and they cooked perfectly!\nI was 100000% satisfied with this recipe and will cook it again and again.\n\nHelpful\n\n(150)\n\nLori\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n06/02/2011\n\nI wrote this recipe and it's still one of my favorites. I'm so glad everyone\nis enjoying it. I love to come read the reviews!!\n\nHelpful\n\n(141)\n\ncjucoder\n\nRating: 2 stars\n\n02/09/2009\n\nYikes, the soy sauce flavor was way too strong for me in this one, and I like\nsoy sauce and have used it in other marinades. I followed the recipe as\nwritten, I marinated for about 6 hours. If I make this again I'll use a third\nof the soy sauce and not marinate for as long. Luckily I assumed I didn't need\nmore salt so didn't add any, the soy takes care of that.\n\nHelpful\n\n(59)\n\nlccooper60435@yahoo.com\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n05/17/2012\n\nvery good. I added less soy sauce and added about 1 tsp worchestershire sauce\nand 3 tbsp dijon mustard and tbsp honey. added tsp pepper and NO SALT! cook at\n425 for 30-35 mins. Important to let pork and marinade to get to room\ntemp...for even cooking.\n\nHelpful\n\n(58)\n\nCandace H.\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n10/15/2008\n\nThis was the first pork tenderloin that I've made. Surprisingly it was very\nflavorful and moist. My husband and son both LOVED it and can't wait for me to\nmake it again!\n\nHelpful\n\n(55)\n\nNewbieCookAye\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n11/18/2008\n\nI cooked this for my boyfriend and I last night and it was so easy and he\nabsolutely loved it! He practically licked the plate. You can definitely tweak\nthis and use what you have (ie. I didn't have enough soy sauce so I used what\nI had and topped it with rice wine vinegar and added more salt). I marinated\nthe pork overnight too. I poured the marinade over the pork (per the recipe)\nbefore putting it in the over but it got overcaramelized. I think next time\nI'll add the marinate midway through the baking time, maybe 15 mins into it. 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The pork chop seasoning is a mix of brown sugar, cumin, smoke paprika, and more. This dry rub recipe can be used for all kinds of meat, but I like it best for pork because it has the perfect mix of flavor to complement it. Rub it on, let it sit, and then cook!", "This dry rub for pork is the perfect blend of herbs and spices! You can use this dry rub recipe for Pork Tenderloin, Ribs, Pork Chops, or even for Chicken!", "Cooking meat is an art, and it starts with the seasoning! A good dry rub recipe is important for a good piece of meat, otherwise it’s just flavorless. I like creating my own blend of herbs and spices so that I can have the best dish possible.", "This dry rub for pork tenderloin is a mix of brown sugar, cumin, garlic & onion powder, smoke paprika, chili powder, and salt and pepper. I like this recipe specifically for pork because it just naturally complements the meat. You can certainly use it on chicken, steak, or other meats, but I think it really tastes best on pork: Pork Tenderloin, Pork Chops, Pork Ribs, Pork Steak, or whatever pork cut you prefer.", "It only takes a minute to mix together this pork rub recipe, but it will make it taste so much better. Just apply the dry rub to the meat, let it absorb for a couple of hours, and then grill or roast.", "This is the best Pork Chop Seasoning for Pork Tenderloin, Ribs, and Pork Chops! Make this aromatic blend of herbs and spices for your next pork dish.", "A dry rub for meat is pretty much what it sounds like. A dry rub is a blend of various dry herbs and spices that is rubbed onto meat. This is an easy way of seasoning the meat before cooking. Just rub it on, let it sink in, and then cook.", "I love this dry rub recipe, especially for pork, because it’s so full of flavor. I use this dry rub for pork tenderloin and ribs to prepare it before cooking. I really loved it for my Sweet Tea Pork Tenderloin!", "The brown sugar makes it a little bit sweet, while the rest of the herbs and spices bring in a nice savory, rich flavor.", "Anyone can make their own dry rub recipe. It’s literally just a blend of seasonings, so it will take less than a minute once you know what you’re using. Grab your desired herbs and spices (use my list of seasoning for this recipe, or create your own), measure them out, and mix them together in a bowl. Once you’ve got your dry rub recipe blended together, store it in an airtight container and use it on any meat before cooking.", "Applying a dry rub to meat is easy. Just use your hands to firmly rub the seasoning directly onto the meat. Be sure to get all sides of each piece of meat. Let the meat sit for a while so the seasoning can sink in. In some cases, 15 minutes is enough, but I recommend letting it sit for 2 hours or even overnight (in the refrigerator) to really let it absorb. You can lightly brush off any excess before cooking the meat.", "Some of my favorite herbs, spices, and seasonings to use as a pork chop seasoning are cumin, garlic, paprika, and chili powder. Some others that go well with pork are sage, rosemary, cayenne, thyme, and coriander. Brown sugar and clove are a great way to add in some sweetness.", "Use this dry rub for pork tenderloin, pork chops, pork ribs, or any kind of pork dish. You’ll LOVE this perfect blend of herbs and spices.", "Pork Chop Seasoning adds so much flavor! This Dry Rub for Pork Tenderloin, Ribs, or Pork Chops is my favorite blend of herbs and spices for pork. The pork chop seasoning is a mix of brown sugar, cumin, smoke paprika, and more. This dry rub recipe can be used for all kinds of meat, but I like it best for pork because it has the perfect mix of flavor to complement it. Rub it on, let it sit, and then cook!", "Whisk all ingredients together and keep in an airtight container. When ready to use, sprinkle the meat with a liberal amount of the seasoning and rub it in. Be sure to cover the entire surface. Allow the meat to rest at least 2 hours in the fridge (or overnight). Cook the meat as desired.", "Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!", "Calories: 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) Sodium: 827mg (36%) Potassium: 147mg (4%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 18g (20%) Vitamin A: 1950IU (39%) Calcium: 36mg (4%) Iron: 1.6mg (9%)", "Did You Make This?I want to see! Be sure to upload an image below & tag @thecookierookie on social media!", "Used the rub for some roasts I was cooking in the instant pot. Best pork roasts I have ever made.", "You could use tumeric, wassabi powder (I would half it, it’s spicier), or horseradish powder (also spicier, so I would half it)!", "I used this recipe today for a pork roast. The meat had a great taste and my family loved it. Thanks for a flavorful idea. 👍", "This rub was delicious. I’ll admit I didn’t have cumin, but all other spices combined made this pork tenderloin juicy and lip smackin good!", "I’m anxious to fix this rub. I’ve got a 3-4 lb pork loin my question is How long would I cook this in my oven ?? It’s My Twins & my 60th Birthday ????", "This was delicious on grilled pork tenderloin. Didn’t smoked paprika so used regular. Still great. Allowed mine to rest for 4 hours. Will definitely make more and store for later use.", "Becky, your dry rub recipe is wonderful! I had not tried cumin on pork before so I made your rub (minus pepper.. alergic) and BBQ’d a pork loin... awesome. I BBQ’d a second pork loin and removed cumin and added ground mustard (1 1\\2tsp) did another dry rub for about 3 hours..awesome. Your recipe other than cumin and pepper is quite similar to mine, I do rub oil over roast before it goes to the coals too. You should give the mustard a whirl, it’s tasty! Thanks for sharing your great tips and recipes!!", "Hi, I’m Becky Hardin. Here at The Cookie Rookie you will find trusted and easy recipes for every occasion. 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Please read my disclosure policy.\n\nPork Chop Seasoning adds so much flavor! This Dry Rub for Pork Tenderloin,\nRibs, or Pork Chops is my favorite blend of herbs and spices for pork. The\npork chop seasoning is a mix of brown sugar, cumin, smoke paprika, and more.\nThis dry rub recipe can be used for all kinds of meat, but I like it best for\npork because it has the perfect mix of flavor to complement it. Rub it on, let\nit sit, and then cook!\n\nTable of Contents\n\n## Best Pork Chop Seasoning\n\nThis dry rub for pork is the perfect blend of herbs and spices! You can use\nthis dry rub recipe for Pork Tenderloin, Ribs, Pork Chops, or even for\nChicken!\n\nCooking meat is an art, and it starts with the seasoning! A good dry rub\nrecipe is important for a good piece of meat, otherwise it’s just flavorless.\nI like creating my own blend of herbs and spices so that I can have the best\ndish possible.\n\nThis dry rub for pork tenderloin is a mix of brown sugar, cumin, garlic &\nonion powder, smoke paprika, chili powder, and salt and pepper. I like this\nrecipe specifically for pork because it just naturally complements the meat.\nYou can certainly use it on chicken, steak, or other meats, but I think it\nreally tastes best on pork: Pork Tenderloin, Pork Chops, Pork Ribs, Pork\nSteak, or whatever pork cut you prefer.\n\nIt only takes a minute to mix together this pork rub recipe, but it will make\nit taste so much better. Just apply the dry rub to the meat, let it absorb for\na couple of hours, and then grill or roast.\n\n> This is the best Pork Chop Seasoning for Pork Tenderloin, Ribs, and Pork\n> Chops! Make this aromatic blend of herbs and spices for your next pork dish.\n\n## What is a pork chop seasoning?\n\nA dry rub for meat is pretty much what it sounds like. A dry rub is a blend of\nvarious dry herbs and spices that is rubbed onto meat. This is an easy way of\nseasoning the meat before cooking. Just rub it on, let it sink in, and then\ncook.\n\n## Best Dry Rub Recipe for Pork\n\nI love this dry rub recipe, especially for pork, because it’s so full of\nflavor. I use this dry rub for pork tenderloin and ribs to prepare it before\ncooking. I really loved it for my Sweet Tea Pork Tenderloin!\n\nPork Rub Ingredients:\n\n * Brown Sugar\n * Chili Powder\n * Smoked Paprika\n * Cumin\n * Garlic Powder\n * Onion Powder\n * Salt & Pepper\n\nThe brown sugar makes it a little bit sweet, while the rest of the herbs and\nspices bring in a nice savory, rich flavor.\n\n## How do you make a dry rub?\n\nAnyone can make their own dry rub recipe. It’s literally just a blend of\nseasonings, so it will take less than a minute once you know what you’re\nusing. Grab your desired herbs and spices (use my list of seasoning for this\nrecipe, or create your own), measure them out, and mix them together in a\nbowl. Once you’ve got your dry rub recipe blended together, store it in an\nairtight container and use it on any meat before cooking.\n\n## How do you apply a dry rub to meat?\n\nApplying a dry rub to meat is easy. Just use your hands to firmly rub the\nseasoning directly onto the meat. Be sure to get all sides of each piece of\nmeat. Let the meat sit for a while so the seasoning can sink in. In some\ncases, 15 minutes is enough, but I recommend letting it sit for 2 hours or\neven overnight (in the refrigerator) to really let it absorb. You can lightly\nbrush off any excess before cooking the meat.\n\n## What herbs and spices to use with pork chops?\n\nSome of my favorite herbs, spices, and seasonings to use as a pork chop\nseasoning are cumin, garlic, paprika, and chili powder. Some others that go\nwell with pork are sage, rosemary, cayenne, thyme, and coriander. Brown sugar\nand clove are a great way to add in some sweetness.\n\nUse this dry rub for pork tenderloin, pork chops, pork ribs, or any kind of\npork dish. You’ll LOVE this perfect blend of herbs and spices.\n\n> See the recipe card for details on how to make this Dry Rub for Pork recipe.\n> Enjoy!\n\nIf you like this recipe, try these pork recipes too:\n\n * Honey Pork Chops with Pears & Bourbon\n * Grilled Ribs Recipe\n * Oven Baked Ribs recipe\n * Sangria Pork Carnitas\n * Sweet Tea Pork Tenderloin\n * Grilled Pork Chops Recipe\n * Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes\n\nRecipe\n\n## Pork Chop Seasoning (Dry Rub for Pork, Chicken, Ribs, and more)\n\n4.6 from 125 votes\n\nAuthor: Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie\n\nPrep: 5 minutes\n\nTotal: 5 minutes\n\nServes6\n\nPrint Rate\n\nSave Saved!\n\nPork Chop Seasoning adds so much flavor! This Dry Rub for Pork Tenderloin,\nRibs, or Pork Chops is my favorite blend of herbs and spices for pork. The\npork chop seasoning is a mix of brown sugar, cumin, smoke paprika, and more.\nThis dry rub recipe can be used for all kinds of meat, but I like it best for\npork because it has the perfect mix of flavor to complement it. Rub it on, let\nit sit, and then cook!\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 1⁄2 cup brown sugar firmly packed\n * 2 tablespoons chili powder\n * 2 tablespoons smoked paprika\n * 2 teaspoons cumin\n * 1 teaspoon garlic powder\n * 1 teaspoon onion powder\n * 2 teaspoons dried thyme\n * 1 teaspoon dried oregano\n * 2 teaspoons ground mustard\n * 2 teaspoons kosher salt\n * 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground\n\n#### For Serving\n\n * Our Fave Sweet Tea Pork Tenderloin! Click for Recipe\n\n### Instructions\n\n * Whisk all ingredients together and keep in an airtight container. When ready to use, sprinkle the meat with a liberal amount of the seasoning and rub it in. Be sure to cover the entire surface. Allow the meat to rest at least 2 hours in the fridge (or overnight). Cook the meat as desired.\n\n * Enjoy!\n\nLast step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or\ntag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!\n\n### Nutrition Information\n\nCalories: 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) Sodium: 827mg (36%) Potassium:\n147mg (4%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 18g (20%) Vitamin A: 1950IU (39%) Calcium:\n36mg (4%) Iron: 1.6mg (9%)\n\nDid You Make This?I want to see! Be sure to upload an image below & tag\n@thecookierookie on social media!\n\nUpload A Photo Tag on Insta Leave A Rating\n\n###### Claim your free ebook!\n\nSubscribe to have posts delivered straight to your inbox!! PLUS get our FREE\nebook!\n\nSign Me Up\n\nPrevious Post\n\nRoasted Cauliflower Recipe with Chimichurri Sauce\n\nNext Post\n\nSweet Tea Pork Tenderloin (BEST Pork Tenderloin Recipe)\n\n34 Comments\n\nNewest\n\nOldest Most Voted\n\nInline Feedbacks\n\nView all comments\n\nCindy DeMill\n\nPosted on 3/8/2021\n\nUsed the rub for some roasts I was cooking in the instant pot. Best pork\nroasts I have ever made.\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nBecky Hardin\n\nPosted on 3/10/2021\n\nReply to Cindy DeMill\n\nThanks for stopping by and sharing, Cindy!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nCarol\n\nPosted on 1/19/2021\n\nCan you use this on pork tenderloin?\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nBecky Hardin\n\nPosted on 1/20/2021\n\nReply to Carol\n\nWhy yes you can!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nSavannah Horn\n\nPosted on 8/4/2020\n\nI don’t have ground mustard is there any thing that I can use as a substitute?\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nBecky Hardin\n\nPosted on 8/4/2020\n\nReply to Savannah Horn\n\nYou could use tumeric, wassabi powder (I would half it, it’s spicier), or\nhorseradish powder (also spicier, so I would half it)!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nCarol\n\nPosted on 5/25/2020\n\nI used this recipe today for a pork roast. The meat had a great taste and my\nfamily loved it. Thanks for a flavorful idea. 👍\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nBecky Hardin\n\nPosted on 5/30/2020\n\nReply to Carol\n\nNo problem!! I’m glad you loved it so much!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nKathy Day\n\nPosted on 5/19/2020\n\nThis rub was delicious. I’ll admit I didn’t have cumin, but all other spices\ncombined made this pork tenderloin juicy and lip smackin good!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nBecky Hardin\n\nPosted on 5/23/2020\n\nReply to Kathy Day\n\nI’m glad you still loved it!!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nLinda Knapp\n\nPosted on 8/29/2019\n\nI’m anxious to fix this rub. I’ve got a 3-4 lb pork loin my question is How\nlong would I cook this in my oven ?? It’s My Twins & my 60th Birthday ????\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nBecky Hardin\n\nPosted on 10/13/2019\n\nReply to Linda Knapp\n\nHi! We have this recipe for pork loin, hope it helps!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nLarine Kwolek\n\nPosted on 8/24/2019\n\nThis was delicious on grilled pork tenderloin. Didn’t smoked paprika so used\nregular. Still great. Allowed mine to rest for 4 hours. Will definitely make\nmore and store for later use.\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nBecky Hardin\n\nPosted on 8/27/2019\n\nReply to Larine Kwolek\n\nThanks, Larine!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nKyle\n\nPosted on 8/18/2019\n\nI added a 1/4 cup fine ground coffee to this rub and it’s the best rub we’ve\nhad.\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nKyle\n\nPosted on 8/18/2019\n\nReply to Kyle\n\nOh, we also switched out oregano with rolled sage.\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nBecky Hardin\n\nPosted on 8/20/2019\n\nReply to Kyle\n\nGood idea!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nScott Rose\n\nPosted on 7/12/2019\n\nCan that dry rub be used for pork steak\n\n1\n\nReply\n\nLori\n\nPosted on 6/16/2019\n\nBecky, your dry rub recipe is wonderful! I had not tried cumin on pork before\nso I made your rub (minus pepper.. alergic) and BBQ’d a pork loin... awesome.\nI BBQ’d a second pork loin and removed cumin and added ground mustard (1\n1\\2tsp) did another dry rub for about 3 hours..awesome. Your recipe other than\ncumin and pepper is quite similar to mine, I do rub oil over roast before it\ngoes to the coals too. You should give the mustard a whirl, it’s tasty! Thanks\nfor sharing your great tips and recipes!!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\nBecky Hardin\n\nPosted on 6/18/2019\n\nReply to Lori\n\nThanks, Lori! I will definitely have to try that sometime!\n\n0\n\nReply\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\n###### Welcome!\n\nHi, I’m Becky Hardin. Here at The Cookie Rookie you will find trusted and easy\nrecipes for every occasion. 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Unlike most bacteria, Listeria germs can grow and spread in the refrigerator. So if you unknowingly refrigerate Listeria-contaminated food, the germs not only multiply at the cool temperature, they could contaminate your refrigerator and spread to other foods there, increasing the likelihood that you and your family will become sick.", "Those most at risk for listeriosis—the illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes—include pregnant women, older adults and people with compromised immune systems and certain chronic medical conditions (such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and transplant patients). In pregnant women, listeriosis can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, and serious illness or death in newborn babies.", "Listeria has been linked to a variety of ready-to-eat foods, including deli meats, hot dogs, smoked seafood and store-prepared deli-salads. A draft study released May 10, 2013 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) evaluates the risk of listeriosis associated with foods prepared in retail delis. There are many steps that deli operators and processing establishments that supply food to delis can follow to reduce the risk of listeriosis.", "FDA and FSIS recommend that consumers at risk for developing listeriosis—including older adults, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems—reheat hot dogs and lunch meats until steaming hot.", "At-risk consumers are also advised to avoid unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses (such as feta, brie, camembert, blue-veined cheeses, \"queso blanco,\" \"queso fresco\" or Panela), unless they are made with pasteurized milk.", "And Listeria can sometimes be found in other foods. In 2011, a multi-state outbreak of listeriosis tied to contaminated cantaloupes caused illnesses and deaths.", "Donald Zink, Ph.D, senior science advisor at FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, says FDA is aware of cases of foodborne illness caused by bacteria that can live in the kitchen and spread to foods that had not been contaminated.", "Consumers are advised to wash all fruits and vegetables under running water just before eating, cutting or cooking, even if you plan to peel the produce first. Scrub firm produce such as melons and cucumbers with a clean produce brush.", "Chilling food properly is an important way of reducing risk of Listeria infection. Although Listeria can grow at refrigeration temperatures, it grows more slowly at refrigerator temperatures of 40 degrees F or less.", "Wrap or cover foods with a sheet of plastic wrap or foil or put foods in plastic bags or clean covered containers before you place them in the refrigerator. Make certain foods do not leak juices onto other foods.", "Place an appliance thermometer, such as a refrigerator thermometer, in the refrigerator, and check the temperature periodically. Adjust the refrigerator temperature control, if necessary, to keep foods as cold as possible without causing them to freeze. Place a second thermometer in the freezer to check the temperature there.", "Use precooked and ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can. The longer they are stored in the refrigerator, the more chance Listeria has to grow.", "\"If you have leftovers in your refrigerator, it’s best to throw them out after three days, just to be sure,” says Zink. “It's better to be safe than sorry.\"", "Clean up all spills in your refrigerator right away—especially juices from hot dog and lunch meat packages, raw meat, and raw poultry. Consider using paper towels to avoid transferring germs from a cloth towel.", "Clean the inside walls and shelves of your refrigerator with warm water and liquid soap, then rinse. As an added measure of caution, you can sanitize your refrigerator monthly using the same procedures described below for kitchen surfaces.", "Thoroughly wash food preparation surfaces with warm, soapy water. As an added precaution you should sanitize clean surfaces by using any of the kitchen surface sanitizer products available from grocery stores, being careful to follow label directions.", "You can make your own sanitizer by combining 1 teaspoon of unscented bleach to one 1 quart of water, flooding the surface and letting it stand for 10 minutes. Then rinse with clean water. Let surfaces air dry or pat them dry with fresh paper towels. Bleach solutions get less effective with time, so discard unused portions daily.", "A cutting board should be washed with warm, soapy water after each use. 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And for certain vulnerable people, the\nillness could be fatal.\n\nContaminated food can bring Listeria into the home. Unlike most bacteria,\nListeria germs can grow and spread in the refrigerator. So if you unknowingly\nrefrigerate Listeria-contaminated food, the germs not only multiply at the\ncool temperature, they could contaminate your refrigerator and spread to other\nfoods there, increasing the likelihood that you and your family will become\nsick.\n\nThose most at risk for listeriosis—the illness caused by Listeria\nmonocytogenes—include pregnant women, older adults and people with compromised\nimmune systems and certain chronic medical conditions (such as HIV/AIDS,\ncancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and transplant patients). In pregnant women,\nlisteriosis can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, and serious illness or death in\nnewborn babies.\n\nWhat foods could be contaminated?\n\nListeria has been linked to a variety of ready-to-eat foods, including deli\nmeats, hot dogs, smoked seafood and store-prepared deli-salads. A draft study\nreleased May 10, 2013 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S.\nDepartment of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)\nevaluates the risk of listeriosis associated with foods prepared in retail\ndelis. There are many steps that deli operators and processing establishments\nthat supply food to delis can follow to reduce the risk of listeriosis.\n\nFDA and FSIS recommend that consumers at risk for developing\nlisteriosis—including older adults, pregnant women and people with compromised\nimmune systems—reheat hot dogs and lunch meats until steaming hot.\n\nAt-risk consumers are also advised to avoid unpasteurized milk and soft\ncheeses (such as feta, brie, camembert, blue-veined cheeses, \"queso blanco,\"\n\"queso fresco\" or Panela), unless they are made with pasteurized milk.\n\nAnd Listeria can sometimes be found in other foods. In 2011, a multi-state\noutbreak of listeriosis tied to contaminated cantaloupes caused illnesses and\ndeaths.\n\nDonald Zink, Ph.D, senior science advisor at FDA's Center for Food Safety and\nApplied Nutrition, says FDA is aware of cases of foodborne illness caused by\nbacteria that can live in the kitchen and spread to foods that had not been\ncontaminated.\n\nConsumers are advised to wash all fruits and vegetables under running water\njust before eating, cutting or cooking, even if you plan to peel the produce\nfirst. Scrub firm produce such as melons and cucumbers with a clean produce\nbrush.\n\nTo further protect yourself and your family from Listeria, follow these steps:\n\n#### Keep Refrigerated Foods Cold\n\nChilling food properly is an important way of reducing risk of Listeria\ninfection. Although Listeria can grow at refrigeration temperatures, it grows\nmore slowly at refrigerator temperatures of 40 degrees F or less.\n\n * Keep your refrigerator at 40 degrees F or lower and the freezer at 0 degrees F or lower.\n * Wrap or cover foods with a sheet of plastic wrap or foil or put foods in plastic bags or clean covered containers before you place them in the refrigerator. Make certain foods do not leak juices onto other foods.\n * Place an appliance thermometer, such as a refrigerator thermometer, in the refrigerator, and check the temperature periodically. Adjust the refrigerator temperature control, if necessary, to keep foods as cold as possible without causing them to freeze. Place a second thermometer in the freezer to check the temperature there.\n * Use precooked and ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can. The longer they are stored in the refrigerator, the more chance Listeria has to grow.\n\n\"If you have leftovers in your refrigerator, it’s best to throw them out after\nthree days, just to be sure,” says Zink. “It's better to be safe than sorry.\"\n\n#### Clean Refrigerator Regularly\n\nListeria can contaminate other food through spills in the refrigerator.\n\n * Clean up all spills in your refrigerator right away—especially juices from hot dog and lunch meat packages, raw meat, and raw poultry. Consider using paper towels to avoid transferring germs from a cloth towel.\n * Clean the inside walls and shelves of your refrigerator with warm water and liquid soap, then rinse. As an added measure of caution, you can sanitize your refrigerator monthly using the same procedures described below for kitchen surfaces.\n\n#### Clean Hands and Kitchen Surfaces Often\n\nListeria can spread from one surface to another.\n\n * Thoroughly wash food preparation surfaces with warm, soapy water. As an added precaution you should sanitize clean surfaces by using any of the kitchen surface sanitizer products available from grocery stores, being careful to follow label directions.\n\nYou can make your own sanitizer by combining 1 teaspoon of unscented bleach to\none 1 quart of water, flooding the surface and letting it stand for 10\nminutes. Then rinse with clean water. Let surfaces air dry or pat them dry\nwith fresh paper towels. Bleach solutions get less effective with time, so\ndiscard unused portions daily.\n\n * A cutting board should be washed with warm, soapy water after each use. 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Using a meat thermometer is the only way to accurately tell if your food is safe to eat. Plus, it's your best kitchen helper to prevent overcooked, tough meat that would ruin your dinner.", "Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.", "Whether it's a juicy steak on the grill or your Thanksgiving turkey, it's extremely important to have an accurately calibrated meat thermometer in the kitchen. Not only does knowing how to use a meat thermometer ensure the meat is cooked to a safe internal temperature, but it also prevents you from overcooking the meat. No one wants a dry, tough chicken breast (or any meat). If you don't have a meat thermometer, stop reading and go buy one now. You need one to be sure you're feeding your family safe food. There are many different cooking thermometers out there in a range of prices. To get you acquainted with meat thermometers, here's how to use the two main types as well as how to read a meat thermometer once you have it.", "An oven-going meat thermometer ($12, Target) goes into any size or cut of meat (whole turkeys, roasts, chicken breast, you name it!) before roasting or grilling. This type of thermometer can remain in the meat while roasting in the oven or cooking on the grill.", "To use an oven-going dial meat thermometer: Insert thermometer at least two inches into the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the uncooked meat. The thermometer should not touch any fat, bone, or the pan. That would result in an inaccurate temperature reading. When the meat reaches the desired final temperature as specified in your recipe, push in the thermometer a little farther. If the temperature drops, continue cooking the meat. If it stays the same, remove the meat from the oven or grill.", "To use an oven-going probe thermometer: Instead of the whole thermometer going in the oven, this trendy digital thermometer ($15, Target) has a wired probe that goes into your meat and attaches to a base that sits outside your oven. By using a probe thermometer, you can easily read what temperature your meat is without opening the door and letting heat escape. Most models also have programmable settings that you can set to alert you once your meat is at the desired temperature. That means you can broil your filet mignon to a perfect medium-rare (145°F) without having to watch through the oven's window.", "Cover meat with foil and let it stand about 15 minutes before carving. Its temperature will rise 5°F to 10°F during the standing time.", "Instant-read meat thermometers are available in both dial and digital varieties. These are inserted into the meat outside of the oven and give an instant reading (hence the name).", "Dial instant-read thermometer: The stem of the thermometer ($13, Bed Bath & Beyond) needs to be inserted at least two inches into the food. For thinner foods, such as burgers and pork chops, insert the stem through the side of the meat cut to get an accurate reading. The thermometer will register the temperature in 15 to 20 seconds. This type of meat thermometer should not be left in food while it's cooking.", "Digital instant-read thermometer: The thermometer's probe should be placed at least a 1⁄2-inch into the food and will register the temperature in about 10 seconds. This type of thermometer ($15, Crate & Barrel) can be used to check the doneness of larger cuts as well as thinner foods, such as burgers, steaks, and chops. The thermometer should not be left in the food while it's cooking.", "Now that you've got a trusty meat thermometer, it's time to practice cooking your food to delicious (and safe) perfection. Make a showstopping roast beef for your holiday spread. Create an easy chicken dinner on a busy weeknight. No matter what you're roasting or grilling, you can rest easy knowing it's properly cooked to the correct internal temperature.", "I started using a Meat thermometer when I realized that bacterias remain in a cooked food with the wrong temperature, finally, I have found amazing Thermometer very often and very satisfied with it.", "MeredithBH&G; is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 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Using\na meat thermometer is the only way to accurately tell if your food is safe to\neat. Plus, it's your best kitchen helper to prevent overcooked, tough meat\nthat would ruin your dinner.\n\nBy Katlyn Moncada\n\nUpdated October 22, 2020\n\nEach product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our\neditorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn\ncommission.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nSave Pin FB\n\nTweet Email Send Text Message Print View comments\n\nWhether it's a juicy steak on the grill or your Thanksgiving turkey, it's\nextremely important to have an accurately calibrated meat thermometer in the\nkitchen. Not only does knowing how to use a meat thermometer ensure the meat\nis cooked to a safe internal temperature, but it also prevents you from\novercooking the meat. No one wants a dry, tough chicken breast (or any meat).\nIf you don't have a meat thermometer, stop reading and go buy one now. You\nneed one to be sure you're feeding your family safe food. There are many\ndifferent cooking thermometers out there in a range of prices. To get you\nacquainted with meat thermometers, here's how to use the two main types as\nwell as how to read a meat thermometer once you have it.\n\nDial Meat Thermometer in Pork Roast.jpg\n\nA dial-type meat thermometer like this can be left in while cooking meat.\n\n\| Credit: Peter Krumhardt\n\n## Oven-Going Meat Thermometer\n\nAn oven-going meat thermometer ($12, Target) goes into any size or cut of meat\n(whole turkeys, roasts, chicken breast, you name it!) before roasting or\ngrilling. This type of thermometer can remain in the meat while roasting in\nthe oven or cooking on the grill.\n\nTo use an oven-going dial meat thermometer: Insert thermometer at least two\ninches into the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the\nuncooked meat. The thermometer should not touch any fat, bone, or the pan.\nThat would result in an inaccurate temperature reading. When the meat reaches\nthe desired final temperature as specified in your recipe, push in the\nthermometer a little farther. If the temperature drops, continue cooking the\nmeat. If it stays the same, remove the meat from the oven or grill.\n\nTo use an oven-going probe thermometer: Instead of the whole thermometer going\nin the oven, this trendy digital thermometer ($15, Target) has a wired probe\nthat goes into your meat and attaches to a base that sits outside your oven.\nBy using a probe thermometer, you can easily read what temperature your meat\nis without opening the door and letting heat escape. Most models also have\nprogrammable settings that you can set to alert you once your meat is at the\ndesired temperature. That means you can broil your filet mignon to a perfect\nmedium-rare (145°F) without having to watch through the oven's window.\n\nCover meat with foil and let it stand about 15 minutes before carving. Its\ntemperature will rise 5°F to 10°F during the standing time.\n\nLearn More About How to Test Meat for Doneness\n\ntesting steak doneness with dial instant-read thermometer in cooked steak on\ngrill\n\ndigital instant-read thermometer in cooked chicken breast on the grill\n\nLeft: The proper way to use instant-read meat thermometers, both dial and\ndigital-types. \| Credit: Peter Krumhardt\n\nRight: Credit: Adam Albright\n\n## Instant-Read Meat Thermometers\n\nInstant-read meat thermometers are available in both dial and digital\nvarieties. These are inserted into the meat outside of the oven and give an\ninstant reading (hence the name).\n\nDial instant-read thermometer: The stem of the thermometer ($13, Bed Bath &\nBeyond) needs to be inserted at least two inches into the food. For thinner\nfoods, such as burgers and pork chops, insert the stem through the side of the\nmeat cut to get an accurate reading. The thermometer will register the\ntemperature in 15 to 20 seconds. This type of meat thermometer should not be\nleft in food while it's cooking.\n\nDigital instant-read thermometer: The thermometer's probe should be placed at\nleast a 1⁄2-inch into the food and will register the temperature in about 10\nseconds. This type of thermometer ($15, Crate & Barrel) can be used to check\nthe doneness of larger cuts as well as thinner foods, such as burgers, steaks,\nand chops. The thermometer should not be left in the food while it's cooking.\n\nDownload Our Free Roasting Meat Chart\n\nNow that you've got a trusty meat thermometer, it's time to practice cooking\nyour food to delicious (and safe) perfection. Make a showstopping roast beef\nfor your holiday spread. Create an easy chicken dinner on a busy weeknight. No\nmatter what you're roasting or grilling, you can rest easy knowing it's\nproperly cooked to the correct internal temperature.\n\n## Comments (1)\n\nAnonymous\n\nOctober 5, 2018\n\nI started using a Meat thermometer when I realized that bacterias remain in a\ncooked food with the wrong temperature, finally, I have found amazing\nThermometer very often and very satisfied with it.\n\n## Share options\n\n## Comment on this project\n\nComment on this story\n\nThanks for adding your feedback.\n\n## Login\n\n## Shop \| Better Homes & Gardens\n\n * Countertop Blenders\n * Food Processors\n * Crock Pots\n * Knife Sets\n * Cutting Boards\n * Spatulas\n * Colanders & Strainers\n * Can Openers\n * Skillets\n * Slow Cookers\n * Shop More\n\nBetter Homes & Gardens may receive compensation when you click through and\npurchase from links contained on this website.\n\n * Better Homes & Gardens Products at Walmart\n * Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Services\n\nBetter Homes & Gardens\n\nOther Meredith Sites\n\n## Other Meredith Sites\n\n * 4 Your Health this link opens in a new tab\n * Allrecipes this link opens in a new tab\n * All People Quilt this link opens in a new tab\n * Bizrate Insights this link opens in a new tab\n * Bizrate Surveys this link opens in a new tab\n * Cooking Light this link opens in a new tab\n * Daily Paws this link opens in a new tab\n * EatingWell this link opens in a new tab\n * Eat This, Not That this link opens in a new tab\n * Entertainment Weekly this link opens in a new tab\n * Food & Wine this link opens in a new tab\n * Health this link opens in a new tab\n * Hello Giggles this link opens in a new tab\n * Instyle this link opens in a new tab\n * Martha Stewart this link opens in a new tab\n * Midwest Living this link opens in a new tab\n * More this link opens in a new tab\n * MyRecipes this link opens in a new tab\n * MyWedding this link opens in a new tab\n * My Food and Family this link opens in a new tab\n * MyLife this link opens in a new tab\n * Parenting this link opens in a new tab\n * Parents this link opens in a new tab\n * People this link opens in a new tab\n * People en Español this link opens in a new tab\n * Rachael Ray Magazine this link opens in a new tab\n * Real Simple this link opens in a new tab\n * Ser Padres this link opens in a new tab\n * Shape this link opens in a new tab\n * Siempre Mujer this link opens in a new tab\n * Southern Living this link opens in a new tab\n * SwearBy this link opens in a new tab\n * Travel & Leisure this link opens in a new tab\n\nMeredithBH&G; is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith\nCorporation. 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Pour half of the marinade mixture into a 1-gallon resealable bag, add the chipotle pepper, and move around to combine. Add the pork tenderloin to the bag and seal, removing as much air as possible and place in a container to catch any leaks. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours, rotating the bag halfway through the time. Place the remaining marinade in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use.", "Remove the tenderloin from the bag and allow to sit at room temperature while preparing the grill. Remove the reserved marinade from the refrigerator.", "Fill a large chimney starter with natural lump charcoal and light. Once the charcoal is ashy and white, approximately 30 minutes, dump the hot charcoal onto the lowest grate of the grill and spread into an even layer using extra-long tongs. Place the cooking grate back on the grill and cover with the lid; heat the grate to medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.", "Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Remove the tenderloin from the bag and place in the center of grate. Discard bag with marinade. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.", "Remove the tenderloin from the grill and place on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil folded at the edges to create a basket, and pour on the reserved marinade. Wrap tightly and rest for 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and slice. Garnish with cilantro and serve." ] }, "parsed_md": "Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe \| Alton Brown \| Food Network\n\n * Watch Full Seasons\n * TV Schedule\n * Videos\n * Shop\n * Sweepstakes\n * Magazine\n * Blog\n * Shows A-Z\n * Chefs A-Z\n * Restaurants\n\nRecipes\n\n * Quick Dinners\n * All Things Spring\n * Baking\n * Healthy\n * Memorial Day Grilling\n\nSee All Recipes\n\nRecipe of the Day\n\n#### Easy Chocolate Marshmallow Mousse\n\nTrending Recipes\n\n#### Pancake Bread\n\n#### Pan-Fried Honey-Garlic Frozen Salmon\n\n#### Focaccia Pockets\n\n#### Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli\n\nShows\n\nTV Schedule See TV Schedule\n\n * #### Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro\n\n7am \| 6c\n\n * #### Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro\n\n7:30am \| 6:30c\n\n * #### The Kitchen\n\n8am \| 7c\n\n * #### Symon's Dinners Cooking Out\n\n9am \| 8c\n\n * #### Symon's Dinners Cooking Out\n\n9:30am \| 8:30c\n\n * #### The Pioneer Woman\n\n10am \| 9c\n\n * #### The Pioneer Woman\n\n10:30am \| 9:30c\n\n * #### 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Trim the pork tenderloin of any excess fat and silver skin.\n 2. Place the lime zest, lime juice, honey, salt, and garlic powder in a small, lidded jar and shake to combine. Pour half of the marinade mixture into a 1-gallon resealable bag, add the chipotle pepper, and move around to combine. Add the pork tenderloin to the bag and seal, removing as much air as possible and place in a container to catch any leaks. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours, rotating the bag halfway through the time. Place the remaining marinade in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use.\n 3. Remove the tenderloin from the bag and allow to sit at room temperature while preparing the grill. Remove the reserved marinade from the refrigerator.\n 4. Fill a large chimney starter with natural lump charcoal and light. Once the charcoal is ashy and white, approximately 30 minutes, dump the hot charcoal onto the lowest grate of the grill and spread into an even layer using extra-long tongs. Place the cooking grate back on the grill and cover with the lid; heat the grate to medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.\n 5. Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Remove the tenderloin from the bag and place in the center of grate. Discard bag with marinade. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.\n 6. Remove the tenderloin from the grill and place on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil folded at the edges to create a basket, and pour on the reserved marinade. Wrap tightly and rest for 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and slice. 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All rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://natashaskitchen.com/roasted-pork-tenderloin-recipe/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210422102849/https://natashaskitchen.com/roasted-pork-tenderloin-recipe/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Pork Tenderloin Recipe (Roasted Pork Tenderloin)", "passages": [ "You’ll love this tried and true, quick and easy method of preparing Pork Tenderloin. Searing the tenderloin forms a lovely crust sealing in the natural juices and the meat is so tender!", "This is our favorite baked pork tenderloin oven recipe. It requires zero marinating time! Piercing the tenderloin with a fork allows the seasoning to penetrate deeper and you don’t have to marinate the meat for hours. The quick prep makes this a perfect option for unexpected company or a hungry family.", "Pork tenderloin is also reasonably priced (we paid $18 for 4 tenderloins at Costco), and I think it’s just as satisfying as steak! If you haven’t tried it, you must! It’s also easy to double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd because it always disappears fast and leftovers taste just as good the next day sliced into sandwiches or served as a side. I’m confident this baked pork tenderloin will become a go-to family favorite for you.", "You will create your dry rub for pork tenderloin with just salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and ground coriander. If you don’t have coriander, you can omit it and the recipe will still work. I love finding recipes where all of the ingredients are already in my pantry!", "Prep: Preheat oven to 400 ̊F with the rack in the middle. How To Remove Pork Tenderloin Silver Skin: Trim tenderloin of fat and any silver skin and pat dry with a paper towel.", "1. Combine 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp ground coriander.", "2. Pierce pork loin all over with a fork and rub with 1 Tbsp oil than sprinkle onto the tenderloin. Use your hands to rub the spices into the tenderloin until evenly coated.", "3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil over med-high heat in a large oven-safe pan (cast iron or a dutch oven will work). Once oil is hot, add pork and brown on all sides (6 minutes total).", "4. Place in the oven and bake uncovered at 400 ̊F for 13-15 minutes, flipping the tenderloin over halfway through baking. Bake until center of pork registers 150 ̊F (I have let mine get to 160 and it’s still super tender) then transfer to a cutting board and let meat rest 5-10 min before slice into rings to serve. It doesn’t need a sauce, but it is also really good served with A1 or BBQ sauce.", "The USDA now recommends letting the tenderloin get to 145 ̊F and letting it rest at least 3 minutes. With a perfect pork tenderloin temperature of 145 ̊F, the meat will still be slightly pink in the middle.", "Piercing the tenderloin all over with a fork and then searing it, produces a lovely crust and super flavorful, juicy and tender meat. The quick prep makes this a perfect option for unexpected company or a hungry family.", "Trim tenderloin of fat and any silver skin and pat dry with a paper towel. Pierce pork loin all over with a fork and rub with 1 Tbsp oil.", "Combine your seasonings and sprinkle onto the tenderloin then use your hands to rub the spices into the tenderloin until evenly coated.", "Heat 1 Tbsp oil over med-high heat in a large oven-safe pan (cast iron or a dutch oven will work). Once oil is hot, add pork and brown on all sides (6 minutes total).", "Place in the oven and bake uncovered at 400 ̊F for 13-15 min, flipping the tenderloin over halfway through baking. Bake until center of pork registers at least 150 ̊F then transfer to a cutting board and let meat rest 5-10 min. Slice into rings and serve.", "Pork tenderloin is very juicy and does not need a sauce, but it is also really good served with A1 or BBQ sauce.", "Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.", "Hi Cindy, someone else shared that they used cummin and loved the result. You can also omit coriander from the recipe and it will still work.", "Hello Amy, that’s perfect! Thanks for your great review and I hope you’ll both enjoy every recipe that you will try.", "A simple yet full of flavor recipe. I was looking for a way to roast a pork tenderloin and this was the recipe with all the comments. That’s usually a good bet, especially with 5 stars. We weren’t disappointed. Made it as written. Came out wonderful. Thank you!", "Hi Dan, that sounds so great! I’m happy that you found and loved this recipe. Thank you for your fantastic review!", "Hi Natasha. Love all of your recipes. Thanks for dedicating your time so that we can have wonderful recipes. Silly question for the day ! I always follow your seasoning but when making this recipe I always have half of it leftover. I know you loose some of the seasoning when browning the meat but do you actually use the full amount. I season the meat fully but wondering if it needs to be coated and applied much thicker ?", "Hi Debbie, we use all of it listed in the recipe for that size tenderloin. Like you said, some will fall off.", "Perfect in every way! It took longer in the oven than directed in the recipe, but every pan is different as is every oven. Everyone had seconds, which is unheard of in my house. This will be my go-to recipe!", "Hi Dana, here’s what one of our readers wrote in, I hope this is helpful: “My husband & son both love pork, and this turned out tender & juicy My roast was 2 1/2 lbs. so I added 10 minutes to the cooking time. Thank you for making easy & delicious recipes for us average cooks!”", "Make it Tex Mex scratch the Italian seasoning instead add 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp thyme 1 Tbs chili powder 1 Tbs brown sugar Use Hormel peppercorn marinated tenderloins Marinate tenderloin 30 min or overnight use wine to deglaze pan and drizzle sauce over tenderloin along with the juices left on the cutting board", "So delicious and easy! Thank you for sharing. I served with baked apples which is my favorite pork combo ❤️ Definitely on the rotation and I like the idea of pre-mixing the rub that your previous reader posted.", "What a delicious recipe for Pork Tenderloin. It’s tender & full of flavor. This was a hit with my family!", "Hi Natasha, what’s that sheet of paper that you have on your cutting board? I want to use something like that so I don’t dirty up my whole kitchen as I’m handling the raw meet, but since I’m new at cooking I’m not 100% sure what to use that is tough enough so it doesn’t tear or leak too much. Any recommendations? Look forward to trying this recipe!", "My family loves this recipe and it is in our monthly rotation! Do you think I could prepare thick cut pork loin chops using the same recipe? Thanks!", "Great to hear that, Liz. Thanks for your awesome review! It would take longer to cook since they are thicker but they should work too.", "This sounds great! I plan on making it next week. What are some of your favorite sides to serve with this?", "Hi Gabrielle, there are a lot of options like potato gratin, roasted potatoes and veggies, mashed potatoes, rice, macaroni and cheese, green veggies and salads. There’s so much more. Enjoy!", "This is the most delicious pork tenderloin we’ve ever had. My whole family enjoyed it tremendously. Thank you very much for sharing, Natasha!", "Wow, this was absolutely Fabulous – so moist and flavorful, but so simple! This will definitely be a regular meal in our house!", "I mix up this spice rub in large batches to keep it on hand because it’s in our regular meal rotation. Thank you!!", "I’ve never had much luck with pork tenderloins, but this recipe was different: easy, quick, moist, delicious! Plus I had everything (except coriander seed, which I didn’t use) already in my pantry. I did add a tsp of Tony Chacheres to the spice mix to give it a teeny zip. I used a Dutch oven to brown the pork the stuck it right in the oven, so I only used one pan. I will make this again and again.", "I cook pork tenderloin regularly and tonight followed your recipe and it was FABULOUS. I love how you cook.Make it so easy to follow. Keep at it.. much love to you and your family.", "I did it yesterday, we loved it, it was tender, juicy. Délicieux! I love your recipes, they are always good.", "So good! I prepped it, seared it per the recipe, then roasted it on a bed of onions and apples. Delicious combination. Thanks, Natasha", "Wow! I cannot always believe positive comments since I have made recipes that did not taste as great as reviews stated. HOWEVER, this pork IS THAT GOOD!!! Followed the recipe as stated. I also took the advice of other reviewers and made a sauce in the cast iron skillet with the pan drippings. Added a half cup of white wine, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1-2 cloves of crushed garlic, a squeeze of 1/4 of a lemon and a sprinkle of dried thyme. WOW! My son kept going back for more pork and wanted more of the sauce. FANTASTIC recipe!! This will be our go to for pork tenderloin!", "Thank you so much for this great idea. My husband and I use a secret recipe for seasoning our meat but absolutely love pan frying our pork first to seal in all that juice! This is the perfect dish for unexpected guests or just entertaining in general. And if you really want to wow your guests/family, grill the meat after pan frying it.... DON’T SKIP THE FRYING. It’s absolutely incredible and tastes so gourmet ❤️", "Another home run! Recipe after recipe that i’ve tried is absolutely delicious. Will make this again ASAP! Entire family loved it!", "Hi! Could I use a turkey tenderloin instead?? I have one that I need to use. If so, how would I need to modify? Thanks!", "Hi Mikayla, I haven’t tested that with turkey, but I bet that can work with a few adjustments! I would love to know how you like this recipe if you experiment.", "Oh My Goodness....this is Outstanding!!! We didn’t have any Coriander so we substituted It with Cumin....and after browning it in the iron skillet we placed it in the Crockpot....We can’t stop eating it...Thank-You! Thank-You! Thank-You! This recipe is definitely a keeper...like all the other recipes we have tried of yours!!! You are our go to for recipes! We are never disappointed!!!", "Hi Anna, I would check for doneness at the time specified in the recipe and add more time if needed. Make sure to roast them in the pan so they are not touching and air can move between them for even roasting.", "This is incredible, always wanted a au gratin potato recipe besides the boxed mix. This was so very delicious. Be careful with the salt to taste though, the cheese added a lot of salt so I was almost too salty. Thank you so much Natasha.", "Hi Patricia, people like to share what they serve this recipe with but post on their review on the main dish at times when made with a side or other main fish from our blog 🙂", "Definitely a 5-star. This was super easy and very tasty. This will certainly be included in my “Tried & True” recipes.", "THE BEST pork tenderloin recipe I have ever made!!! It was the BOMB. Thank you for a fabulous dinner!! 🙂", "So many good things to like about this recipe. ONE thing I would advise NOT doing is cooking at high heat using AVOCADO OIL. Avocado oil is best added to salads or finishing a sauce. . Heating an oil,...even a good healthy oil past its smoke point is very UNhealthy. Google it and let me know if you find out different. The rest of recipe is good. I skip the coriander. Just not a fan.", "Avo oil is ONE of the BEST high temp oils to use! It’s smoke point is 520F or 271C... If you’re searing meat at temps higher than 520F, it’d be cheaper to eat a briquette of charcoal! Olive oil or extra virgin olive oil is a no-no for high temps. I use Avo oil for everything and people, it’s safe for sautéing at higher temps. Please see https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/smoke-point- matters-in-cooking-with-oil/article26569060/", "Thanks Jenni for the article on oils and their smoke points. You seem to indicate that olive oil is not good at high temps but the article says it is no problem (olive oil’s smoke point is not as high as avocado oil but still suitable, according to the article).", "I have a 10 lb porkloin and was wondering what your suggestion would be on cook times and if the the oven temperature should be adjusted?", "Hi Lori, we used a 1.5 lb tenderloin for this recipe so the 10 lb tenderloin will require more bake time. Without testing that myself it’s hard to say how long without testing it but yes, I would adjust the back time.", "Hi Anne, we used a 1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin. You can find that on the printable recipe card along with the rest of the ingredients. I hope that is helpful!", "This. Is. The. Best. Ever! I made it, it was simple, and it was the best pork loin I’ve ever had. If you follow the recipe exactly this is absolutely foolproof. I have never used coriander before and what it brings to the pork loin is chef’s kiss", "Made this last Sunday, it was a bigger loin than the recepi said to use and it was only for me and my partner and my son, there was nothing left, got comments from both of them how nice it was and it certainly was, so happy I found this on Pintrest and thank you for sharing (getting hungry again now just writing about it) x", "I wish I could give this 10 Stars!!! We loved this awesome recipe that much! I did take one of your reviewers, Joe Chambers, suggestion and deglazed the skillet with 1/2 cup white wine and then added 2 T. of butter to make the most delicious sauce. I am so grateful for this recipe as I will fix a tenderloin this way from now on. Thanks Natasha...have been loving your recipes!!!", "Is Pinot grigio okay to use to deglaze? I’m making this (again), and just saw your comment and happen to have Pinot grigio on hand. Yah!", "Just made this for dinner tonight. It was a huge hit!! Everyone loved it!! Thank you so for an amazing but easy meal to prepare.", "I add splash of white wine vinegar & brown sugar with these seasonings to marinate & pat of butter on top of each when i bake. But I cook for 12+ people & bake 4 tenderloins at a time. They use the rolls to dip in deglaze...it’s usually all gone!", "My mother roasted pork tenderloin for years. Pork was covered with crushed garlic with salt and a must: MARJORAM! Slowly roasted for hours. Poked with a thin wooden stick to make sure it is not pink inside. And released juiced poured over to pork. Water, if there was very little juice in the pan. Browning was an absolute! Christmas without roasted pork was noy real! Sweet smell of marjoram and garlic filled the air. It is either Polish or Ukranian receipe.", "This looks so delicious. I thought piercing the tenderloin all over would result in loss of the porks juices and hence toughen the meat which is so easy to do when cooking with pork. Apparently not? Can you please explain this? Many thanks", "Hi John, it doesn’t lose any juiciness and remains very tender and juicy as the exterior sears. It also infuses great flavor. I hope you give it a try!", "OMG! Is this good! Fairly quick and easy, too. Made this for dinner tonight with some rice pilaf and steamed corn. Took 45 minutes total (prep and cook), and less than 10 minutes to eat! Will definitely make this again!", "Thanks so much for your videos. I’M doing the Roasted Pork Tenderloin tonight and did your cheese cake yesterday and was delicious.", "I’ll be using your recipe tomorrow. Just what I was looking for. P.S. Turn the music down. It was irritating and distracting.", "Tried your one pan salmon and asparagus recipe and loved it (so did my guests, so much they also wanted the recipe!)", "Hi Deanna, a pork loin would take longer since it is generally a thicker cut. If you experiment I would love to know how you like that!", "I made your recipe and it was fabulous. I seasoned and browned the meat in a cast iron skillet as directed. The only variation was, once browned, I removed the meat from the cast iron skillet and deglazed the pan with a half cup of white wine then added 2T of butter to create a very flavorful sauce. I returned the meat to the sauce in cast iron skillet and placed it into the oven to bake as the recipe states. It was phenomenal.", "That is great to hear, Joe. Thank you so much for sharing your process with us, that is so helpful!", "I’ll definitely try this recipe. Thanks Natasha. ‘ll tell you after how it came or tasted... Sounds good any way Valerie", "This is a GREAT recipe. We have 3 littles and tend to have pork tenderloin about once every two weeks. Always looking for new ways to cook. My husband loves to grill but when he’s working I need a go to recipe for roasting/baking/pan searing, to make my life easier. This is it! My 7 yr old daughter even said, “Mommy, this has the crust like it does on the grill” (which we love). Highly recommend. KID and PARENT APPROVED!", "First time making pork tenderloin so I was a bit nervous but this recipe was super easy to follow and came out delish! My bf and his dad loved it, can’t wait to make again and definitely going to share this recipe with my family.", "Natasha – I had everything in my pantry with the exception of ground coriander. I didn’t want to substitute a thing, so i made a trip to the grocery store. This recipe is the best! I love it. So very moist. I made roasted brussels sprouts and basmati rice to accompany this dish. Mille grazie!! Now that I have given it a dry run I can’t wait to prepare it for my Sicilian “famiglia”", "That is so awesome to hear! I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, I hope you love every recipe that you will try.", "Yo Joey. add a little crushed Fennel and a bit of oregano the Famigila will say bon gusto and and Jimmy would say “Good Eating”. James Beard. Joseph!!!!", "Made this tonight – wonderful!! My husband & son both love pork, and this turned out tender & juicy My roast was 2 1/2 lbs. so I added 10 minutes to the cooking time. Thank you for making easy & delicious recipes for us average cooks!", "Great job I can already smell the tenderloin. Just a little correction. Searing meat brings color and flavor but does not seal in the juices. I remember that from a class way back at the Culinary Institute of America. Chef Mark Class of Jan 1984", "I added some paprika and used seasoned salt. I had to cook it for an extra 8 minutes to get it to 150 in the middle – thankful for my meat thermometer!", "After years of overcooking my pork tenderloin, I finally nailed it with this recipe. Very tasty and juicy – cooked to perfection. Thank you for this recipe!", "Finally-I have found my go-to tenderloin recipe! Simple, quick, easy, delicious, one-pan main course! I had 2 tenderloins, just added a pinch more of each spice and it was just the right amount to cover both of them. Served with baked sweet potatoes and green beans. Yum!", "Hi Natasha I am surprised this profs tenderloin only cooks for 15 minutes snd it’s done thank you for your wonderful videos I love all your recipees", "Hi Natasha! This recipe was sooooooo good! I also bought a turkey breast tenderloin. I was wondering if cooking it the same way would work...REALLY enjoyed that pork though!! yummmmmmm!!!", "Hi Cristina, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.", "The best ( and most simple) recipe I have tried for pork tenderloin. Made it for family dinner last night. Everyone commented on how moist and tasty the dish was. Will be my go to recipe for tenderloin from now on. Thank you for sharing.", "Thank you for the great recipe. It’s the 1st time I’ve made pork tenderloin this perfect. I’ve added pumpkin and eggplant roasted together & we’ve got a full nice lunch. Thanks & Love from Japan", "What a wonderful recipe! Turned out perfect! The blend of spices was wonderful, and dinner was ready in 30 min! I seared in a cast iron pan and put it directly into the oven. I was concerned it would dry out being uncovered, but it turned out perfectly cooked and juicy! While the meat was resting, I roasted some asparagus, and the timing was perfect. Such a quick, simple meal, yet my family devoured it and had clean plates moreso than some of my fancier time consuming meals.", "I love your comment so much! Thanks for your great feedback and thank you for giving this recipe a try!", "I made this tonight for the second time. The recipe is easy, quick and the pork is delicious! My family loves it!", "I made this for the first time tonight, and it’s a winner! I didn’t have coriander so I used cumin. I also didn’t have a meat thermometer but no matter- it was in the oven for the entire 15 minutes and then I let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. It was definitely done but not overdone- the way pork should be. Thanks for another great recipe, Natasha! 😊", "Hey Suzanne, thank you for your excellent feedback. I am so glad that you loved this recipe! I hope that you will enjoy all the other recipes that you will try." ] }, "parsed_md": "Pork Tenderloin Recipe (Roasted Pork Tenderloin) - NatashasKitchen.com\n\nMenu\n\n Home\n * RECIPES\n\n * View ALL Recipes\n * Appetizers\n * Breakfast\n * Desserts\n * Drinks\n * Instant Pot\n * Main Course\n * 30-Min Meals\n * Soups\n * Slow Cooker\n * Side Dishes\n * Salads\n\n * Videos\n * Holiday\n\n * Thanksgiving\n * Christmas\n * Cinco de Mayo\n * Easter\n * Fourth of July\n * Valentine’s Day\n\n * Shop\n * About\n\n * About Us\n * Family Life\n * Subscribe\n\n * * Instagram\n\n<\n\n * Facebook\n * Follow me on Pinterest\n * YouTube\n\nSearch\n\nRecipes\n\n## FREE BONUS: 5 Secrets to Be a Better Cook!\n\nHome > Main Course > Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe\n\nJump to Recipe\n\nMay 12, 2015\n\n# Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe\n\n * 4.93 from 414 votes\n\n * 1,336 comments\n\nYou’ll love this tried and true, quick and easy method of preparing Pork\nTenderloin. Searing the tenderloin forms a lovely crust sealing in the natural\njuices and the meat is so tender!\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.\n\nThis is our favorite baked pork tenderloin oven recipe. It requires zero\nmarinating time! Piercing the tenderloin with a fork allows the seasoning to\npenetrate deeper and you don’t have to marinate the meat for hours. The quick\nprep makes this a perfect option for unexpected company or a hungry family.\n\nWe have included Amazon affiliate links to the products used to make this\nrecipe.\n\n## Watch how to Cook Pork Tenderloin:\n\nPork tenderloin is also reasonably priced (we paid $18 for 4 tenderloins at\nCostco), and I think it’s just as satisfying as steak! If you haven’t tried\nit, you must! It’s also easy to double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd\nbecause it always disappears fast and leftovers taste just as good the next\nday sliced into sandwiches or served as a side. I’m confident this baked pork\ntenderloin will become a go-to family favorite for you.\n\n## Pork Tenderloin Ingredients:\n\nYou will create your dry rub for pork tenderloin with just salt, pepper,\nItalian seasoning, garlic powder and ground coriander. If you don’t have\ncoriander, you can omit it and the recipe will still work. I love finding\nrecipes where all of the ingredients are already in my pantry!\n\n## How to make Roasted Pork Tenderloin:\n\nPrep: Preheat oven to 400 ̊F with the rack in the middle. How To Remove Pork\nTenderloin Silver Skin: Trim tenderloin of fat and any silver skin and pat dry\nwith a paper towel.\n\n1\\. Combine 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper,\n1 tsp Italian Seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp ground coriander.\n\n2\\. Pierce pork loin all over with a fork and rub with 1 Tbsp oil than\nsprinkle onto the tenderloin. Use your hands to rub the spices into the\ntenderloin until evenly coated.\n\n3\\. Heat 1 Tbsp oil over med-high heat in a large oven-safe pan (cast iron or\na dutch oven will work). Once oil is hot, add pork and brown on all sides (6\nminutes total).\n\n4\\. Place in the oven and bake uncovered at 400 ̊F for 13-15 minutes, flipping\nthe tenderloin over halfway through baking. Bake until center of pork\nregisters 150 ̊F (I have let mine get to 160 and it’s still super tender) then\ntransfer to a cutting board and let meat rest 5-10 min before slice into rings\nto serve. It doesn’t need a sauce, but it is also really good served with A1\nor BBQ sauce.\n\n## What Color is Cooked Pork Tenderloin?\n\nThe USDA now recommends letting the tenderloin get to 145 ̊F and letting it rest at least 3 minutes. With a perfect pork tenderloin temperature of 145 ̊F, the meat will still be slightly pink in the middle.\n\nI highly recommend a digital (instant read) thermometer like this one will\nhelp you achieve the perfect doneness.\n\n## More Pork Recipes You Will LOVE:\n\n Pulled Pork Recipe – a slow cooker recipe that melts in your mouth\n * Pork Schnitzel – a pork chops recipe that is crispy outside and juicy inside\n * How to Make Homemade Sausage – entertaining video tutorial; start to finish\n * Juicy Pork Meatballs – like you’ve never tried before with secret ingredient!\n\n### Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe (Print-Friendly):\n\nShare the Post:\n\n * Share on Pinterest\n * Share on Facebook\n * Share on Twitter\n * Share on Yummly\n * Share via Email\n\nPrint\n\n## Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe\n\n4.93 from 414 votes\n\nPrep Time: 10 minutes\n\nCook Time: 20 minutes\n\nTotal Time: 30 minutes\n\nPiercing the tenderloin all over with a fork and then searing it, produces a\nlovely crust and super flavorful, juicy and tender meat. The quick prep makes\nthis a perfect option for unexpected company or a hungry family.\n\nAuthor: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com\n\nSkill Level: Easy\n\nCost to Make: $6-$7\n\nKeyword: pork tenderloin\n\nCuisine: American\n\nCourse: Main Course\n\nCalories: 270 kcal\n\nServings: 4 (4 oz portions)\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 1 tsp sea salt or to taste\n * 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground\n * 1 tsp Italian Seasoning\n * 1 tsp garlic powder\n * 1 tsp ground coriander\n * 2 Tbsp olive oil (extra light) or vegetable oil, or avocado oil\n 1 1/2 lb Pork Tenderloin\n\nUS Customary - Metric\n\n### Instructions\n\n 1. How to make Roasted Pork Tenderloin: Preheat oven to 400 ̊F with the rack in the middle.\n\n 2. Trim tenderloin of fat and any silver skin and pat dry with a paper towel. Pierce pork loin all over with a fork and rub with 1 Tbsp oil.\n\n 3. Combine your seasonings and sprinkle onto the tenderloin then use your hands to rub the spices into the tenderloin until evenly coated.\n\n 4. Heat 1 Tbsp oil over med-high heat in a large oven-safe pan (cast iron or a dutch oven will work). Once oil is hot, add pork and brown on all sides (6 minutes total).\n\n 5. Place in the oven and bake uncovered at 400 ̊F for 13-15 min, flipping the tenderloin over halfway through baking. Bake until center of pork registers at least 150 ̊F then transfer to a cutting board and let meat rest 5-10 min. Slice into rings and serve.\n\n### Recipe Notes\n\nOil used should have a high smoke point.\n\nPork tenderloin is very juicy and does not need a sauce, but it is also\nreally good served with A1 or BBQ sauce.\n\nNutrition Facts\n\nRoasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe\n\nAmount Per Serving\n\nCalories 270 Calories from Fat 117\n\n% Daily Value\n\nFat 13g20%\n\nSaturated Fat 2g13%\n\nCholesterol 110mg37%\n\nSodium 670mg29%\n\nPotassium 677mg19%\n\nCarbohydrates 1g0%\n\nProtein 35g70%\n\nVitamin C 0.8mg1%\n\nCalcium 17mg2%\n\nIron 1.9mg11%\n\n* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.\n\nNutrition Disclosure\n\nIs your mouth watering like crazy? Try this pork tenderloin recipe once and\nyou’ll make it over and over!\n\nP.S. Don’t miss our top 5, most viral recipes of 2017 – everything about these\nis good!\n\n## Natasha Kravchuk\n\nWelcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen\n(since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best,\nfamily approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so\nhappy you're here.\n\nRead more posts by Natasha\n\n * https\n * https\n * https\n * https\n\nRead comments/reviewsAdd comment/review\n\n * Cindy\n\nApril 19, 2021\n\nIs there a substitute I could use for coriander? I don’t have that.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nApril 19, 2021\n\nHi Cindy, someone else shared that they used cummin and loved the result. You\ncan also omit coriander from the recipe and it will still work.\n\nReply\n\n * Amy Hansen\n\nApril 19, 2021\n\nMy husband and both love this recipe! So quick and easy and delicious! I’ve\nmade it several times!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nApril 19, 2021\n\nHello Amy, that’s perfect! Thanks for your great review and I hope you’ll both\nenjoy every recipe that you will try.\n\nReply\n\n * David Roehrs\n\nApril 16, 2021\n\nThis is sooo good and EZ to make. Love your recipes and high energy videos.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nApril 16, 2021\n\nThank you for that wonderful comlpliment!\n\nReply\n\n * Dan\n\nApril 10, 2021\n\nA simple yet full of flavor recipe. I was looking for a way to roast a pork\ntenderloin and this was the recipe with all the comments. That’s usually a\ngood bet, especially with 5 stars. We weren’t disappointed. Made it as\nwritten. Came out wonderful. Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nApril 11, 2021\n\nHi Dan, that sounds so great! I’m happy that you found and loved this recipe.\nThank you for your fantastic review!\n\nReply\n\n * Debbie\n\nMarch 25, 2021\n\nHi Natasha. Love all of your recipes. Thanks for dedicating your time so that\nwe can have wonderful recipes. Silly question for the day ! I always follow\nyour seasoning but when making this recipe I always have half of it leftover.\nI know you loose some of the seasoning when browning the meat but do you\nactually use the full amount. I season the meat fully but wondering if it\nneeds to be coated and applied much thicker ?\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nMarch 25, 2021\n\nHi Debbie, we use all of it listed in the recipe for that size tenderloin.\nLike you said, some will fall off.\n\nReply\n\n * Sam Mix\n\nMarch 21, 2021\n\nPerfect in every way! It took longer in the oven than directed in the recipe,\nbut every pan is different as is every oven. Everyone had seconds, which is\nunheard of in my house. This will be my go-to recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nMarch 21, 2021\n\nI’m happy to hear that you loved it, Sam! Thanks for your wonderful review and\nfeedback.\n\nReply\n\n * Elizabeth\n\nMarch 18, 2021\n\nI made this tonight for dinner and it was excellent. Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nMarch 19, 2021\n\nYou’re welcome, ELizabeth. Glad it was a success!\n\nReply\n\n * Dana Ekins\n\nMarch 16, 2021\n\nHow long would you cook a 2.11 lb tenderloin?\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nMarch 16, 2021\n\nHi Dana, here’s what one of our readers wrote in, I hope this is helpful: “My\nhusband & son both love pork, and this turned out tender & juicy My roast was\n2 1/2 lbs. so I added 10 minutes to the cooking time. Thank you for making\neasy & delicious recipes for us average cooks!”\n\nReply\n\n * Lynne\n\nMarch 13, 2021\n\nSo delicious and very easy to make-full of flavor! Thanks for a delicious\nrecipe 😋!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nMarch 13, 2021\n\nYou’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Lynne!\n\nReply\n\n * Sherry\n\nMarch 9, 2021\n\nMake it Tex Mex scratch the Italian seasoning instead add 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp\ncumin 1 tsp thyme 1 Tbs chili powder 1 Tbs brown sugar Use Hormel peppercorn\nmarinated tenderloins Marinate tenderloin 30 min or overnight use wine to\ndeglaze pan and drizzle sauce over tenderloin along with the juices left on\nthe cutting board\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nMarch 9, 2021\n\nThank you for your tips and suggestions, Sherry.\n\nReply\n\n * Henry Jason\n\nMarch 10, 2021\n\nYou have rewritten the entire recipe. You have a recipe for Tex Mex pork\ntenderloin.\n\nI am sure both recipes are quite tasty.\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa\n\nMarch 6, 2021\n\nSo delicious and easy! Thank you for sharing. I served with baked apples which\nis my favorite pork combo ❤️ Definitely on the rotation and I like the idea of\npre-mixing the rub that your previous reader posted.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nMarch 6, 2021\n\nYum! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!\n\nReply\n\n * Kelly Archibald\n\nMarch 3, 2021\n\nWhat a delicious recipe for Pork Tenderloin. It’s tender & full of flavor.\nThis was a hit with my family!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nMarch 3, 2021\n\nThat’s the best when the entire family loves a recipe! Thank you for sharing\nthat with me, Kelly!\n\nReply\n\n * L-Train\n\nFebruary 27, 2021\n\nHi Natasha, what’s that sheet of paper that you have on your cutting board? I\nwant to use something like that so I don’t dirty up my whole kitchen as I’m\nhandling the raw meet, but since I’m new at cooking I’m not 100% sure what to\nuse that is tough enough so it doesn’t tear or leak too much. Any\nrecommendations? Look forward to trying this recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nMarch 1, 2021\n\nGreat question, that’s parchment paper.\n\nReply\n\n * Liz Gorsuch\n\nFebruary 24, 2021\n\nMy family loves this recipe and it is in our monthly rotation! Do you think I\ncould prepare thick cut pork loin chops using the same recipe? Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nFebruary 24, 2021\n\nGreat to hear that, Liz. Thanks for your awesome review! It would take longer\nto cook since they are thicker but they should work too.\n\nReply\n\n * Gabrielle\n\nFebruary 24, 2021\n\nThis sounds great! I plan on making it next week. What are some of your\nfavorite sides to serve with this?\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nFebruary 24, 2021\n\nHi Gabrielle, there are a lot of options like potato gratin, roasted potatoes\nand veggies, mashed potatoes, rice, macaroni and cheese, green veggies and\nsalads. There’s so much more. Enjoy!\n\nReply\n\n * Mary Ann Putman\n\nFebruary 23, 2021\n\nThis is the most delicious pork tenderloin we’ve ever had. My whole family\nenjoyed it tremendously. Thank you very much for sharing, Natasha!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nFebruary 23, 2021\n\nI’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review, Mary Ann!\n\nReply\n\n * Sandra Fudge\n\nFebruary 23, 2021\n\nAbsolutely mouthwatering pork tenderloin recipe. Best (and I’m not\nexaggerating) pork we’ve ever had!\n\nTHANK YOU!!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nFebruary 23, 2021\n\nSo awesome! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Sandra.\n\nReply\n\n * Susie Robertson\n\nFebruary 20, 2021\n\nWow, this was absolutely Fabulous – so moist and flavorful, but so simple!\nThis will definitely be a regular meal in our house!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nFebruary 21, 2021\n\nI’m so glad you loved it, Susie. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!\n\nReply\n\n * michael\n\nFebruary 20, 2021\n\nIf I don’t have sea salt, is it better to use table or Kosher salt? Same\nproportion?\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nFebruary 20, 2021\n\nHi Michael, yes, kosher salt will work great.\n\nReply\n\n * Libby\n\nFebruary 19, 2021\n\nThis is a foolproof, 5 star recipe. Smells amazing and tastes even better. The\nwhole family loves it.\n\nI mix up this spice rub in large batches to keep it on hand because it’s in\nour regular meal rotation. Thank you!!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nFebruary 20, 2021\n\nThat’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!\n\nReply\n\n * Jane\n\nFebruary 18, 2021\n\nGreat recipe...,, .so easy and delicious! The sauce suggested by Margaret was\nvery good with this pork tenderloin!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nFebruary 19, 2021\n\nThanks for your awesome review, Jane!\n\nReply\n\n * jackieherkes\n\nFebruary 15, 2021\n\n👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Delicious!!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nFebruary 15, 2021\n\nI’m so happy you enjoyed it!\n\nReply\n\n * Shari Wheeler\n\nFebruary 13, 2021\n\nI’ve never had much luck with pork tenderloins, but this recipe was different:\neasy, quick, moist, delicious! Plus I had everything (except coriander seed,\nwhich I didn’t use) already in my pantry. I did add a tsp of Tony Chacheres to\nthe spice mix to give it a teeny zip. I used a Dutch oven to brown the pork\nthe stuck it right in the oven, so I only used one pan. I will make this again\nand again.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nFebruary 13, 2021\n\nI’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!\n\nReply\n\n * Jo Allebach\n\nFebruary 6, 2021\n\nI cook pork tenderloin regularly and tonight followed your recipe and it was\nFABULOUS. I love how you cook.Make it so easy to follow. Keep at it.. much\nlove to you and your family.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nFebruary 6, 2021\n\nYou’re so nice! Thank you, Jo! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Hélène Roy\n\nFebruary 6, 2021\n\nI did it yesterday, we loved it, it was tender, juicy. Délicieux! I love your\nrecipes, they are always good.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nFebruary 6, 2021\n\nI’m so happy to hear that. Thank you for your lovely review, Helene!\n\nReply\n\n * A Z Davis\n\nFebruary 5, 2021\n\nTurned out great and now my family has a new favorite meat. Moist flavorful\nand easy!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nFebruary 6, 2021\n\nI’m happy to hear that! Thank you for your great review, AZ.\n\nReply\n\n * Dennis ROBITAILLE SR.\n\nJanuary 31, 2021\n\nI did this for supper. Excellent. Job well done. Thank you.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nJanuary 31, 2021\n\nThank you, Dennis!\n\nReply\n\n * Ptricia\n\nJanuary 25, 2021\n\nSo good! I prepped it, seared it per the recipe, then roasted it on a bed of\nonions and apples. Delicious combination. Thanks, Natasha\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nJanuary 25, 2021\n\nYou are very welcome! Great to hear that you enjoyed this recipe.\n\nReply\n\n * Margaret\n\nJanuary 13, 2021\n\nWow! I cannot always believe positive comments since I have made recipes that\ndid not taste as great as reviews stated. HOWEVER, this pork IS THAT GOOD!!!\nFollowed the recipe as stated. I also took the advice of other reviewers and\nmade a sauce in the cast iron skillet with the pan drippings. Added a half cup\nof white wine, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1-2 cloves of crushed garlic, a\nsqueeze of 1/4 of a lemon and a sprinkle of dried thyme. WOW! My son kept\ngoing back for more pork and wanted more of the sauce. FANTASTIC recipe!! This\nwill be our go to for pork tenderloin!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nJanuary 13, 2021\n\nThat’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!\n\nReply\n\n * Jane\n\nFebruary 18, 2021\n\nSauce was great with this pork tenderloin!\n\nReply\n\n * Lou\n\nJanuary 8, 2021\n\nAbsolutely delicious!\n\nReply\n\n * joanne Brown\n\nJanuary 5, 2021\n\nThis is the absolute best pork tenderloin.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nJanuary 5, 2021\n\nAwesome, that makes me happy! Thank you so much for your excellent feedback,\nJoanne.\n\nReply\n\n * 😊\n\nDecember 22, 2020\n\nThank you so much for this great idea. My husband and I use a secret recipe\nfor seasoning our meat but absolutely love pan frying our pork first to seal\nin all that juice! This is the perfect dish for unexpected guests or just\nentertaining in general. And if you really want to wow your guests/family,\ngrill the meat after pan frying it.... DON’T SKIP THE FRYING. It’s absolutely\nincredible and tastes so gourmet ❤️\n\nReply\n\n * Sandra Gonzalez\n\nDecember 11, 2020\n\nAnother home run! Recipe after recipe that i’ve tried is absolutely delicious.\nWill make this again ASAP! Entire family loved it!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nDecember 11, 2020\n\nHi Sandra, That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!\n\nReply\n\n * Mikayla\n\nDecember 7, 2020\n\nHi! Could I use a turkey tenderloin instead?? I have one that I need to use.\nIf so, how would I need to modify? Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nDecember 7, 2020\n\nHi Mikayla, I haven’t tested that with turkey, but I bet that can work with a\nfew adjustments! I would love to know how you like this recipe if you\nexperiment.\n\nReply\n\n * Shelley\n\nDecember 4, 2020\n\nOh My Goodness....this is Outstanding!!! We didn’t have any Coriander so we\nsubstituted It with Cumin....and after browning it in the iron skillet we\nplaced it in the Crockpot....We can’t stop eating it...Thank-You! Thank-You!\nThank-You! This recipe is definitely a keeper...like all the other recipes we\nhave tried of yours!!! You are our go to for recipes! We are never\ndisappointed!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nDecember 4, 2020\n\nThat’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!\n\nReply\n\n * Anna\n\nNovember 30, 2020\n\nHow many minutes should I bake if I’m doing two 1.5lbs of pork on the same\nsheet?\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha Kravchuk\n\nNovember 30, 2020\n\nHi Anna, I would check for doneness at the time specified in the recipe and\nadd more time if needed. Make sure to roast them in the pan so they are not\ntouching and air can move between them for even roasting.\n\nReply\n\n * Anna\n\nNovember 30, 2020\n\nDo you turn on oven as bake or roast?\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha Kravchuk\n\nNovember 30, 2020\n\nHi Anna, we use the bake mode in our oven, but both should work fine.\n\nReply\n\n * tracy\n\nNovember 24, 2020\n\nThis is incredible, always wanted a au gratin potato recipe besides the boxed\nmix. This was so very delicious. Be careful with the salt to taste though, the\ncheese added a lot of salt so I was almost too salty. Thank you so much\nNatasha.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha Kravchuk\n\nNovember 24, 2020\n\nHi Tracy, I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.\n\nReply\n\n * Patricia\n\nJanuary 25, 2021\n\nPotatoes au gratin? These are reviews for Pork tenderloin!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nJanuary 25, 2021\n\nHi Patricia, people like to share what they serve this recipe with but post on\ntheir review on the main dish at times when made with a side or other main\nfish from our blog 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * LindaB\n\nNovember 23, 2020\n\nDefinitely a 5-star. This was super easy and very tasty. This will certainly\nbe included in my “Tried & True” recipes.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nNovember 23, 2020\n\nLove it! Thank you for your perfect rating, Linda. We’re glad you enjoyed this\nrecipe.\n\nReply\n\n * Rena Arlinsky\n\nNovember 21, 2020\n\nTHE BEST pork tenderloin recipe I have ever made!!! It was the BOMB. Thank you\nfor a fabulous dinner!! 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nNovember 21, 2020\n\nYou’ve very welcome, Rena! Thank you so much for that wonderful feedback!\n\nReply\n\n * J. Hosch\n\nNovember 21, 2020\n\nSo many good things to like about this recipe. ONE thing I would advise NOT\ndoing is cooking at high heat using AVOCADO OIL. Avocado oil is best added to\nsalads or finishing a sauce. . Heating an oil,...even a good healthy oil past\nits smoke point is very UNhealthy. Google it and let me know if you find out\ndifferent. The rest of recipe is good. I skip the coriander. Just not a fan.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nNovember 21, 2020\n\nThank you for sharing that with all of us!\n\nReply\n\n * Jenni\n\nNovember 30, 2020\n\nAvo oil is ONE of the BEST high temp oils to use! It’s smoke point is 520F or\n271C... If you’re searing meat at temps higher than 520F, it’d be cheaper to\neat a briquette of charcoal! Olive oil or extra virgin olive oil is a no-no\nfor high temps. I use Avo oil for everything and people, it’s safe for\nsautéing at higher temps. Please see\nhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/smoke-point-\nmatters-in-cooking-with-oil/article26569060/\n\nReply\n\n * Josée\n\nDecember 20, 2020\n\nThanks Jenni for the article on oils and their smoke points. You seem to\nindicate that olive oil is not good at high temps but the article says it is\nno problem (olive oil’s smoke point is not as high as avocado oil but still\nsuitable, according to the article).\n\nThanks for the recipe Natasha, will try it out tonight.\n\nReply\n\n * Shari\n\nFebruary 13, 2021\n\nI specifically used avocado oil for this recipe because of its high smoke\npoint (approx 520°F).\n\nReply\n\n * cathy\n\nApril 10, 2021\n\nyes-good to use avocado oil !!–it has a high heat point\n\nReply\n\n * Lori Krauth\n\nNovember 1, 2020\n\nI have a 10 lb porkloin and was wondering what your suggestion would be on\ncook times and if the the oven temperature should be adjusted?\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nNovember 2, 2020\n\nHi Lori, we used a 1.5 lb tenderloin for this recipe so the 10 lb tenderloin\nwill require more bake time. Without testing that myself it’s hard to say how\nlong without testing it but yes, I would adjust the back time.\n\nReply\n\n * Dianna\n\nFebruary 23, 2021\n\nPork loin roasts are totally different from pork tenderloin. Need to goggle it\non Pinterest.\n\nReply\n\n * Anne Jankowski\n\nOctober 28, 2020\n\nNot sure if I’m missing it but how many pounds does this recipe call for to\nbake at 400?\n\nReply\n\n Natashas Kitchen\n\nOctober 28, 2020\n\nHi Anne, we used a 1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin. You can find that on the\nprintable recipe card along with the rest of the ingredients. I hope that is\nhelpful!\n\nReply\n\n * Vicki\n\nOctober 21, 2020\n\nThis. Is. The. Best. Ever! I made it, it was simple, and it was the best pork\nloin I’ve ever had. If you follow the recipe exactly this is absolutely\nfoolproof. I have never used coriander before and what it brings to the pork\nloin is chef’s kiss.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nOctober 21, 2020\n\nWow! Thank you so much for this amazing review Vicki! I’m so glad you enjoyed\nthis recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Alla\n\nOctober 17, 2020\n\nThis recipe is amazing, the combination of seasoning just perfect. Thank you\nso much. Спасибо большое!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nOctober 18, 2020\n\nLove it and you are most welcome, Alla. Thank you for sharing your great\nfeedback with us!\n\nReply\n\n * Rakel Lord\n\nOctober 13, 2020\n\nMade this last Sunday, it was a bigger loin than the recepi said to use and it\nwas only for me and my partner and my son, there was nothing left, got\ncomments from both of them how nice it was and it certainly was, so happy I\nfound this on Pintrest and thank you for sharing (getting hungry again now\njust writing about it) x\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nOctober 13, 2020\n\nI’m so glad you all enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review!\n\nReply\n\n * Connie\n\nOctober 12, 2020\n\nI wish I could give this 10 Stars!!! We loved this awesome recipe that much! I\ndid take one of your reviewers, Joe Chambers, suggestion and deglazed the\nskillet with 1/2 cup white wine and then added 2 T. of butter to make the most\ndelicious sauce. I am so grateful for this recipe as I will fix a tenderloin\nthis way from now on. Thanks Natasha...have been loving your recipes!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nOctober 12, 2020\n\nSounds like you found a new favorite Connie! That’s just awesome!\n\nReply\n\n * Vicki\n\nOctober 21, 2020\n\nIs Pinot grigio okay to use to deglaze? I’m making this (again), and just saw\nyour comment and happen to have Pinot grigio on hand. Yah!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nOctober 21, 2020\n\nHi Vicki! That may work! I would love to know how you like this with that\nwine!\n\nReply\n\n * Stella\n\nOctober 10, 2020\n\nJust made this for dinner tonight. It was a huge hit!! Everyone loved it!!\nThank you so for an amazing but easy meal to prepare.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nOctober 11, 2020\n\nI’m so happy to hear that, Stella. Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * Sue\n\nOctober 10, 2020\n\nThis was delicious! Didn’t change a thing. Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nOctober 11, 2020\n\nSuper! Thanks, Sue. Glad you loved it.\n\nReply\n\n * Neza\n\nOctober 5, 2020\n\nJust made this for tonight’s dinner. It was a hit. Thank you so much for\nsharing.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nOctober 5, 2020\n\nYou’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it Neza!\n\nReply\n\n * Marius\n\nOctober 3, 2020\n\nToday, I prepared one too. Garnish with sweet potatoes, cut into cubes and\ntoss in a pan with butter.\n\nReply\n\n * Svetlana Khochay\n\nOctober 3, 2020\n\nThat sounds delicious!\n\nReply\n\n * Irina\n\nOctober 2, 2020\n\nCan I marinate tenderloin a day before?\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nOctober 2, 2020\n\nHi Irina, a few of our readers have reported great results marinating it over\nnight.\n\nReply\n\n * Connie Davis\n\nDecember 18, 2020\n\nI add splash of white wine vinegar & brown sugar with these seasonings to\nmarinate & pat of butter on top of each when i bake. But I cook for 12+ people\n& bake 4 tenderloins at a time. They use the rolls to dip in deglaze...it’s\nusually all gone!\n\nReply\n\n * Carol\n\nSeptember 29, 2020\n\nOh my gosh this recipe is easy and so good! Thank you so much for sharing this\nwith us\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nSeptember 29, 2020\n\nYou’re welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed that!\n\nReply\n\n * Ewa Marie Seiler\n\nSeptember 21, 2020\n\nMy mother roasted pork tenderloin for years. Pork was covered with crushed\ngarlic with salt and a must: MARJORAM! Slowly roasted for hours. Poked with a\nthin wooden stick to make sure it is not pink inside. And released juiced\npoured over to pork. Water, if there was very little juice in the pan.\nBrowning was an absolute! Christmas without roasted pork was noy real! Sweet\nsmell of marjoram and garlic filled the air. It is either Polish or Ukranian\nreceipe.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nSeptember 21, 2020\n\nThank you so much for sharing that with us!\n\nReply\n\n * John\n\nSeptember 18, 2020\n\nHi Natasha\n\nThis looks so delicious. I thought piercing the tenderloin all over would\nresult in loss of the porks juices and hence toughen the meat which is so easy\nto do when cooking with pork. Apparently not? Can you please explain this?\nMany thanks\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha Kravchuk\n\nSeptember 18, 2020\n\nHi John, it doesn’t lose any juiciness and remains very tender and juicy as\nthe exterior sears. It also infuses great flavor. I hope you give it a try!\n\nReply\n\n * Susan Huber\n\nSeptember 16, 2020\n\nEasy recipe! Just made it! DELICIOUS!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nSeptember 16, 2020\n\nThank you for your awesome feedback, Susan. So glad you loved it!\n\nReply\n\n * C\n\nSeptember 15, 2020\n\nOMG! Is this good! Fairly quick and easy, too. Made this for dinner tonight\nwith some rice pilaf and steamed corn. Took 45 minutes total (prep and cook),\nand less than 10 minutes to eat! Will definitely make this again!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nSeptember 15, 2020\n\nThat’s just awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!\n\nReply\n\n * Chris Erickson\n\nSeptember 15, 2020\n\nAnother homerun! Made this and your apple pie last night. Thanks\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nSeptember 15, 2020\n\nThat’s so awesome! You’re welcome!\n\nReply\n\n * Dorothy Thornton\n\nSeptember 15, 2020\n\nThanks so much for your videos. I’M doing the Roasted Pork Tenderloin tonight\nand did your cheese cake yesterday and was delicious.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nSeptember 15, 2020\n\nGreat to hear that, Dorothy! I hope you love every recipe that you will try.\n\nReply\n\n * norma j.\n\nSeptember 9, 2020\n\nI’ll be using your recipe tomorrow. Just what I was looking for. P.S. Turn the\nmusic down. It was irritating and distracting.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nSeptember 9, 2020\n\nLet us know how it goes, Norma. Thanks for your feedback.\n\nReply\n\n * suzanne\n\nAugust 31, 2020\n\nTried your one pan salmon and asparagus recipe and loved it (so did my guests,\nso much they also wanted the recipe!)\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nAugust 31, 2020\n\nThat’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing that wonderful review with me!\n\nReply\n\n * M.Jones\n\nAugust 30, 2020\n\nYour “background” music drowns out your voice.\n\nReply\n\n * Deanna Kaluta\n\nAugust 28, 2020\n\nCan I substitute a pork loin in this?\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nAugust 28, 2020\n\nHi Deanna, a pork loin would take longer since it is generally a thicker cut.\nIf you experiment I would love to know how you like that!\n\nReply\n\n * Joe Chambers\n\nAugust 26, 2020\n\nI made your recipe and it was fabulous. I seasoned and browned the meat in a\ncast iron skillet as directed. The only variation was, once browned, I removed\nthe meat from the cast iron skillet and deglazed the pan with a half cup of\nwhite wine then added 2T of butter to create a very flavorful sauce. I\nreturned the meat to the sauce in cast iron skillet and placed it into the\noven to bake as the recipe states. It was phenomenal.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nAugust 26, 2020\n\nThat is great to hear, Joe. Thank you so much for sharing your process with\nus, that is so helpful!\n\nReply\n\n * Valerie\n\nNovember 28, 2020\n\nI’ll definitely try this recipe. Thanks Natasha. ‘ll tell you after how it\ncame or tasted... Sounds good any way Valerie\n\nReply\n\n * Jen\n\nAugust 25, 2020\n\nThis is a GREAT recipe. We have 3 littles and tend to have pork tenderloin\nabout once every two weeks. Always looking for new ways to cook. My husband\nloves to grill but when he’s working I need a go to recipe for\nroasting/baking/pan searing, to make my life easier. This is it! My 7 yr old\ndaughter even said, “Mommy, this has the crust like it does on the grill”\n(which we love). Highly recommend. KID and PARENT APPROVED!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nAugust 25, 2020\n\nThat is the best when kids(and Husbands) love what we moms make. That’s so\ngreat Jen!\n\nReply\n\n * Monica\n\nAugust 23, 2020\n\nFirst time making pork tenderloin so I was a bit nervous but this recipe was\nsuper easy to follow and came out delish! My bf and his dad loved it, can’t\nwait to make again and definitely going to share this recipe with my family.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nAugust 24, 2020\n\nThat is so awesome, thanks for your great feedback! We appreciate it, Monica.\n\nReply\n\n * Lynne\n\nAugust 18, 2020\n\nBest roasted pork tenderloin I’ve made. Quick easy and one frying pan. Love\nit! Highly reccomend it.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nAugust 18, 2020\n\nThat’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite Lynne! Thank you for\nthat wonderful review!\n\nReply\n\n * Gary\n\nAugust 10, 2020\n\nVery excited to try this. Found you on facebook.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nAugust 10, 2020\n\nI cannot wait for you to give this a try!\n\nReply\n\n * Joey\n\nAugust 9, 2020\n\nDear\n\nNatasha – I had everything in my pantry with the exception of ground\ncoriander. I didn’t want to substitute a thing, so i made a trip to the\ngrocery store. This recipe is the best! I love it. So very moist. I made\nroasted brussels sprouts and basmati rice to accompany this dish. Mille\ngrazie!! Now that I have given it a dry run I can’t wait to prepare it for my\nSicilian “famiglia”\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nAugust 10, 2020\n\nThat is so awesome to hear! I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, I hope\nyou love every recipe that you will try.\n\nReply\n\n * Joseph\n\nAugust 31, 2020\n\nYo Joey. add a little crushed Fennel and a bit of oregano the Famigila will\nsay bon gusto and and Jimmy would say “Good Eating”. James Beard. Joseph!!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nAugust 31, 2020\n\nThank you for sharing that with us Joseph!\n\nReply\n\n * Linda\n\nAugust 7, 2020\n\nI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! It was soooo tender\nand delicious! Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nAugust 8, 2020\n\nIsn’t it the best!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Linda!\n\nReply\n\n * Cameron\n\nAugust 6, 2020\n\nMade this tonight – wonderful!! My husband & son both love pork, and this\nturned out tender & juicy My roast was 2 1/2 lbs. so I added 10 minutes to the\ncooking time. Thank you for making easy & delicious recipes for us average\ncooks!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nAugust 6, 2020\n\nI’m so happy you enjoyed that Cameron! That’s so great!\n\nReply\n\n * Mark\n\nAugust 6, 2020\n\nGreat job I can already smell the tenderloin. Just a little correction.\nSearing meat brings color and flavor but does not seal in the juices. I\nremember that from a class way back at the Culinary Institute of America. Chef\nMark Class of Jan 1984\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nAugust 6, 2020\n\nThanks for your feedback and info, Mark. We appreciate your input!\n\nReply\n\n * Cheryl\n\nAugust 2, 2020\n\nI added some paprika and used seasoned salt. I had to cook it for an extra 8\nminutes to get it to 150 in the middle – thankful for my meat thermometer!\n\nIt was excellent and enjoyed by everyone!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nAugust 3, 2020\n\nThanks for sharing that with us, Cheryl. I am so happy to hear that you\nenjoyed this recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Christine\n\nAugust 2, 2020\n\nAfter years of overcooking my pork tenderloin, I finally nailed it with this\nrecipe. Very tasty and juicy – cooked to perfection. Thank you for this\nrecipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nAugust 2, 2020\n\nYay, that makes me so happy! Thanks for sharing your experience with us,\nChristine. We appreciate it!\n\nReply\n\n * Ann Beitel\n\nJuly 31, 2020\n\nExcellent recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nJuly 31, 2020\n\nI’m so glad you enjoyed that Ann!\n\nReply\n\n * Laura L.\n\nJuly 22, 2020\n\nFinally-I have found my go-to tenderloin recipe! Simple, quick, easy,\ndelicious, one-pan main course! I had 2 tenderloins, just added a pinch more\nof each spice and it was just the right amount to cover both of them. Served\nwith baked sweet potatoes and green beans. Yum!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nJuly 22, 2020\n\nI’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!\n\nReply\n\n * Jane Lividini\n\nJuly 22, 2020\n\nHi Natasha I am surprised this profs tenderloin only cooks for 15 minutes snd\nit’s done thank you for your wonderful videos I love all your recipees\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nJuly 22, 2020\n\nYou’re so welcome, Jane. Glad you enjoyed it!\n\nReply\n\n * David\n\nJuly 19, 2020\n\nSo good and so easy. This is a winner. Thank You so much.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nJuly 20, 2020\n\nSuper! Thank you for your good comments.\n\nReply\n\n * Joyce Colotta\n\nDecember 23, 2020\n\nCan this roasted pork tenderloin freeze good?\n\nReply\n\n * Svetlana Khochay\n\nDecember 23, 2020\n\nI actually have not tried to freeze it, I’m assuming you mean after its\ncooked.\n\nReply\n\n * Cristina\n\nJuly 18, 2020\n\nHi Natasha! This recipe was sooooooo good! I also bought a turkey breast\ntenderloin. I was wondering if cooking it the same way would work...REALLY\nenjoyed that pork though!! yummmmmmm!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nJuly 18, 2020\n\nHi Cristina, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you\nexperiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.\n\nReply\n\n * Danny\n\nJuly 2, 2020\n\nThe best ( and most simple) recipe I have tried for pork tenderloin. Made it\nfor family dinner last night. Everyone commented on how moist and tasty the\ndish was. Will be my go to recipe for tenderloin from now on. Thank you for\nsharing.\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nJuly 2, 2020\n\nI’m so glad you found a new favorite! Thank you for that great feedback Danny!\n\nReply\n\n * Yin\n\nJune 30, 2020\n\nThank you for the great recipe. It’s the 1st time I’ve made pork tenderloin\nthis perfect. I’ve added pumpkin and eggplant roasted together & we’ve got a\nfull nice lunch. Thanks & Love from Japan\n\nReply\n\n * Natashas Kitchen\n\nJune 30, 2020\n\nI’m so happy to hear that Yin! Thank you for that amazing review!\n\nReply\n\n * Lisa\n\nJune 14, 2020\n\nWhat a wonderful recipe! Turned out perfect! The blend of spices was\nwonderful, and dinner was ready in 30 min! I seared in a cast iron pan and put\nit directly into the oven. I was concerned it would dry out being uncovered,\nbut it turned out perfectly cooked and juicy! While the meat was resting, I\nroasted some asparagus, and the timing was perfect. Such a quick, simple meal,\nyet my family devoured it and had clean plates moreso than some of my fancier\ntime consuming meals.\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nJune 14, 2020\n\nI love your comment so much! Thanks for your great feedback and thank you for\ngiving this recipe a try!\n\nReply\n\n * Diya\n\nJune 10, 2020\n\nThe best, right?! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Kim\n\nJune 9, 2020\n\nGood great, quick and easy! I’ll try it\n\nReply\n\n * Marti\n\nJune 8, 2020\n\nI made this tonight for the second time. The recipe is easy, quick and the\npork is delicious! My family loves it!\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nJune 8, 2020\n\nSo great to hear that your family enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for sharing that\nwith us!\n\nReply\n\n * Suzanne\n\nJune 3, 2020\n\nI made this for the first time tonight, and it’s a winner! I didn’t have\ncoriander so I used cumin. I also didn’t have a meat thermometer but no\nmatter- it was in the oven for the entire 15 minutes and then I let it rest\nfor 10 minutes before slicing. It was definitely done but not overdone- the\nway pork should be. Thanks for another great recipe, Natasha! 😊\n\nReply\n\n * Natasha's Kitchen\n\nJune 3, 2020\n\nHey Suzanne, thank you for your excellent feedback. I am so glad that you\nloved this recipe! I hope that you will enjoy all the other recipes that you\nwill try.\n\nReply\n\nRead more comments/reviewsAdd comment/review\n\n### Leave a comment Cancel reply\n\n## Welcome to our food blog!\n\nHi! I'm Natasha Kravchuk. Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with\neasy step-by-step photos and videos. 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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 13 x 9 x 2-inch roasting pan with foil. Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl. Rub garlic mixture all over pork. Place pork, fat side down, in prepared roasting pan. Roast pork 30 minutes. Turn roast fat side up. Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155°F., about 25 minutes longer. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes.", "2. Pour any juices from roasting pan into small saucepan; set over low heat to keep warm. Cut pork crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Arrange pork slices on platter. Pour pan juices over. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.\nPer serving: calories, 200; total fat, 7 g; saturated fat, 2 g; cholesterol, 100 mg.", "Well, as everyone said: rub with olive oil and roast it for something less than 55 minutes. I tested the temp after 55 minutes and it was already past 140, a little more done than I would have preferred. I altered slightly, based on what other dishes were on the menu. I used herbs de provence and a touch of ground garlic, as well as salt and pepper. The 5-pound roast browned nicely, and I really appreciated not having to brown it first on the stovetop, which makes a mess. Delicious and couldn't be easier.", "Absolutely delicious. Followed everyone's recommendations (added some lemon zest to the herb mixture and some olive oil to make it rub better). I too took it out of the oven at about 130-135 and let it rest while the rest of the dinner came together. It was slightly pink which was fine. I must have trimmed too much fat so had no gravy at all so I made a quick sauce of parsley, rosemary, garlic and olive oil whirled in my mini food processor.", "I made this with a 2# loin - it was delicious and the first time I've been able to make a flavorful pork loin that wasn't dry. I used some Meyer lemon olive oil and a bit of lemon rind (both great ideas from these reviews!), coating the roast and letting it marinate for about an hour before cooking just because that worked better with my schedule. This is a wonderfully easy recipe! And I'm on the bandwagon for pulling the meat out of the oven at 135 or 140 and letting it sit.", "I made this recipe today and I agree that need olive oil to rub into the meat. But it's not tasty at all need more species to add. Any suggestion ?", "I would agree with some other reviewers in that, only cook until 135-140, then let it rest. I added water and cooked with veggies, like my mom used to do.", "I made this last night for dinner and it was delicious. I added the zest of a lemon to the rub and let it sit overnight in the fridge. My loin was 3 1/2 pound and I cooked it for about 35 minutes on each side. Pan juices were too fatty to pour on top, but it was moist enough to serve without!", "I am so happy to have found this recipe because it has become a staple!! It's simple and delicious - my favorite two things when it comes to food. I add a little olive oil to the garlic/rosemary mixture before rubbing it on the pork because it makes it easier to apply and it comes out more moist. Love it!", "Very tasty recipe. I added a tablespoon of olive oil to moisten up the rub. It's salty, but not overly so, and no guests mentioned anything, but if I made this again, I'd reduce the salt just a bit. As for the cooking instructions, because I have a convection oven, I reduced the temp to 380. I turned it over at 30 minutes and my 2.5 pound roast was done in about 55 minutes. The internal temp was 142 and after tenting in foil, it raised to 156. If you like your meat just cooked, you could take it out at 135. At 140, it was most moist, but just a tad over for my taste. Still delicious, however.", "I took it out when the internal temp was 135 and let it rest under some foil and it finished cooking to 145. IF you take it out at 155 then it's already overcooked. I did flip it after 30 min and I think the temp was around 105 at the time. I also take it out of the fridge at the same time as when I turn the oven on so that it's not so cold going into a hot oven. Very moist and flavorful. Plenty of drippings to make a gravy. Not sure I'd do anything different.", "For those without an internal thermometer, I cooked mine for about 50 minutes after flipping the roast. Cooked it with some veggies but they didn't cook through all the way and came out a little hard still. Roast was great, although not that moist. Not sure how you'd remedy that. Tasted great nonetheless, loved the garlic rub.", "This is great and tender. My stove tends to be too hot and this turned out wonderful. No burning like some reviewers stated. I got rave reviews from others eating it. It was very simple. Will make it again!", "Have made this twice now and it is absolutely delicious. Followed the recipe as stated and it's a keeper! DO note that pork loin is quite different from pork tenderloin and shop accordingly!", "To \"a cook from LA\" Not sure if you mistyped or not, but there is a big difference from a pork loin roast and a pork tenderloin.", "My pork loin roast was very lean, thick and tied up in string. Not the usual long, narrow tenderloin. When I read the recipe - which I was inclined to like because I love using high heat - I thought, 400 degrees is going to burn the hell out of all that raw garlic. And it did, within a few minutes. Didn't anyone else have this problem?", "WOW! Have made very few pork roasts. This was a ́President's Choice Free From' roast. It wa succulent and tasty. Husband said it was the best he had ever had. Kids all had seconds. It was a huge hit!", "I made this roast last night and do not recommend this recipe. The amount of salt recommended is ridiculous. It needs to be cut at least in half. Also, it needs some kind of oil added to the mixture. Even with that, it was overly garlicky and needs another ingredient to make it special.", "This was a really good basic recipe. I added potatoes, carrots, onions and whole garlic cloves to the pan for a one dish meal. When I turned the roast, I did not have much for drippings, so I added some dry white wine that I had open to make sure I had enough for a sauce. This will go into the regular rotation - super easy - and very tasty!", "This was a really good basic recipe. I added potatoes, carrots, onions and whole garlic cloves to the pan for a one dish meal. When I turned the roast, I did not have much for drippings, so I added some dry white wine that I had open to make sure I had enough for a sauce. This will go into the regular rotation - super easy - and very tasty!", "This is good - but I also like to sliver several cloves of garlic - usually three. Then make slits with a sharp knife about an inch apart in staggered rows over the pork loin. Put a slither of garlic in each slit. You can also use a mix of salt, pepper, cloves, and fennel as a rub - check out Joy of Cooking for some rubs for pork loin. Such a versatile cut of meat.", "I LOVE this recipe! It's super easy and tasty. I usually put my own spin on a recipe, but this one requires no augmenting.", "Made this tonight for my wife she loved it so much. She said it was so juicy and tender. I had plenty of juice on the bottom of the roasting pan. I made some gravy with it.Cooked a 3.5lb. Pork loin. Had fresh rosemary from outside.Cooked it to 150 degrees internal temp. I used olive oil to mix with the seasonings it made it easier to spread on the pork loin. It came out and tasted great.It was a little pale. 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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 13 x 9 x 2-inch roasting pan with foil. Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl. Rub garlic mixture all over pork. Place pork, fat side down, in prepared roasting pan. Roast pork 30 minutes. Turn roast fat side up. Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155°F., about 25 minutes longer. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes.\n 2. Pour any juices from roasting pan into small saucepan; set over low heat to keep warm. Cut pork crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Arrange pork slices on platter. Pour pan juices over. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.\n\nPer serving: calories, 200; total fat, 7 g; saturated fat, 2 g; cholesterol,\n100 mg.\n\n#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit\n\n##### See Nutrition Data's analysis of this recipe ›\n\n## Related Video\n\n## Exclusive Offers\n\n## Menus & Tags\n\n#### This Recipe is Featured In:\n\n18 Pork Loin Recipes for Fall\n\nOur 50 Most Popular Recipes of All Time\n\n#### Tags:\n\nGarlic\n\nPork\n\nRoast\n\nLow Carb\n\nLow Fat\n\nLow Cal\n\nRosemary\n\nSummer\n\nHealthy\n\nBon Appétit\n\n## Leave a Review\n\n## Reviews\n\n * Well, as everyone said: rub with olive oil and roast it for something less than 55 minutes. I tested the temp after 55 minutes and it was already past 140, a little more done than I would have preferred. I altered slightly, based on what other dishes were on the menu. I used herbs de provence and a touch of ground garlic, as well as salt and pepper. The 5-pound roast browned nicely, and I really appreciated not having to brown it first on the stovetop, which makes a mess. Delicious and couldn't be easier.\n\nguybest from Santa Fe, NM /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * Absolutely delicious. Followed everyone's recommendations (added some lemon zest to the herb mixture and some olive oil to make it rub better). I too took it out of the oven at about 130-135 and let it rest while the rest of the dinner came together. It was slightly pink which was fine. I must have trimmed too much fat so had no gravy at all so I made a quick sauce of parsley, rosemary, garlic and olive oil whirled in my mini food processor.\n\njmmee from Bear Valley, CA /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * Delicious!! And definitely a keeper.\n\nanewfoodie from Chicago /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * I made this with a 2# loin - it was delicious and the first time I've been able to make a flavorful pork loin that wasn't dry. I used some Meyer lemon olive oil and a bit of lemon rind (both great ideas from these reviews!), coating the roast and letting it marinate for about an hour before cooking just because that worked better with my schedule. This is a wonderfully easy recipe! And I'm on the bandwagon for pulling the meat out of the oven at 135 or 140 and letting it sit.\n\ncbmcd from Pasadena, CA /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * I made this recipe today and I agree that need olive oil to rub into the meat. But it's not tasty at all need more species to add. Any suggestion ?\n\nMadel65 from Phoenix, AZ /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * I would agree with some other reviewers in that, only cook until 135-140, then let it rest. I added water and cooked with veggies, like my mom used to do.\n\nlora_lu from Denver, CO /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * I made this last night for dinner and it was delicious. I added the zest of a lemon to the rub and let it sit overnight in the fridge. My loin was 3 1/2 pound and I cooked it for about 35 minutes on each side. Pan juices were too fatty to pour on top, but it was moist enough to serve without!\n\nFlaxing-Out from NYC /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * I am so happy to have found this recipe because it has become a staple!! It's simple and delicious - my favorite two things when it comes to food. I add a little olive oil to the garlic/rosemary mixture before rubbing it on the pork because it makes it easier to apply and it comes out more moist. Love it!\n\nspapas from Novi, MI /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * Very tasty recipe. I added a tablespoon of olive oil to moisten up the rub. It's salty, but not overly so, and no guests mentioned anything, but if I made this again, I'd reduce the salt just a bit. As for the cooking instructions, because I have a convection oven, I reduced the temp to 380. I turned it over at 30 minutes and my 2.5 pound roast was done in about 55 minutes. The internal temp was 142 and after tenting in foil, it raised to 156. If you like your meat just cooked, you could take it out at 135. At 140, it was most moist, but just a tad over for my taste. Still delicious, however.\n\nmrkevin from Gurnee, IL /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * I took it out when the internal temp was 135 and let it rest under some foil and it finished cooking to 145. IF you take it out at 155 then it's already overcooked. I did flip it after 30 min and I think the temp was around 105 at the time. I also take it out of the fridge at the same time as when I turn the oven on so that it's not so cold going into a hot oven. Very moist and flavorful. Plenty of drippings to make a gravy. Not sure I'd do anything different.\n\nrockclimber369 from Austin, TX /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * For those without an internal thermometer, I cooked mine for about 50 minutes after flipping the roast. Cooked it with some veggies but they didn't cook through all the way and came out a little hard still. Roast was great, although not that moist. Not sure how you'd remedy that. Tasted great nonetheless, loved the garlic rub.\n\nChaxle from New Brunswick, CA /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * This is great and tender. My stove tends to be too hot and this turned out wonderful. No burning like some reviewers stated. I got rave reviews from others eating it. It was very simple. Will make it again!\n\nPallalala from Indianapolis, IN /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * Have made this twice now and it is absolutely delicious. Followed the recipe as stated and it's a keeper! DO note that pork loin is quite different from pork tenderloin and shop accordingly!\n\npeddlerswagon1 from NONo /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * To \"a cook from LA\" Not sure if you mistyped or not, but there is a big difference from a pork loin roast and a pork tenderloin.\n\nccstephanie from Boston /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * My pork loin roast was very lean, thick and tied up in string. Not the usual long, narrow tenderloin. When I read the recipe - which I was inclined to like because I love using high heat - I thought, 400 degrees is going to burn the hell out of all that raw garlic. And it did, within a few minutes. Didn't anyone else have this problem?\n\nkellycole from Los Angeles /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * Made the recipe as written , no alterations, and it turned out perfect.\n\ngerrie9 from Red Wing, MN /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * WOW! Have made very few pork roasts. This was a ́President's Choice Free From' roast. It wa succulent and tasty. Husband said it was the best he had ever had. Kids all had seconds. It was a huge hit!\n\nrachellevergie from Edmonton, AB /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * I made this roast last night and do not recommend this recipe. The amount of salt recommended is ridiculous. It needs to be cut at least in half. Also, it needs some kind of oil added to the mixture. Even with that, it was overly garlicky and needs another ingredient to make it special.\n\ncabernetrenee from San Diego, CA /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * This was a really good basic recipe. I added potatoes, carrots, onions and whole garlic cloves to the pan for a one dish meal. When I turned the roast, I did not have much for drippings, so I added some dry white wine that I had open to make sure I had enough for a sauce. This will go into the regular rotation - super easy - and very tasty!\n\njen_adams from Roswell /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * This was a really good basic recipe. I added potatoes, carrots, onions and whole garlic cloves to the pan for a one dish meal. When I turned the roast, I did not have much for drippings, so I added some dry white wine that I had open to make sure I had enough for a sauce. This will go into the regular rotation - super easy - and very tasty!\n\njen_adams from RoswellRoswell, /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * This is good - but I also like to sliver several cloves of garlic - usually three. Then make slits with a sharp knife about an inch apart in staggered rows over the pork loin. Put a slither of garlic in each slit. You can also use a mix of salt, pepper, cloves, and fennel as a rub - check out Joy of Cooking for some rubs for pork loin. Such a versatile cut of meat.\n\nkathleenrr from houston Tx /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * I LOVE this recipe! It's super easy and tasty. I usually put my own spin on a recipe, but this one requires no augmenting.\n\ngingerlp from E TN /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * Super simple, wonderfully moist roast\n\nbawlamer from Baltimore, MD /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * Ridiculously easy and so delicious. A reminder that simple often is best.\n\nrossomando from Alexandria, VA /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n * Made this tonight for my wife she loved it so much. She said it was so juicy and tender. I had plenty of juice on the bottom of the roasting pan. I made some gravy with it.Cooked a 3.5lb. Pork loin. Had fresh rosemary from outside.Cooked it to 150 degrees internal temp. I used olive oil to mix with the seasonings it made it easier to spread on the pork loin. It came out and tasted great.It was a little pale. I think next time I would Brown it a little bit before I put it in the oven.\n\ngbambino55 from Man Mountain from Mount Diablo, California /\n\nflag if inappropriate\n\n### Epicurious Links\n\n### Condé Nast\n\n#### Legal Notice\n\n© 2021 Condé Nast. All rights reserved.\n\nUse of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance\nof our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie\nStatement (updated as of 1/1/21).\n\nYour California Privacy Rights.\n\nThe material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted,\ncached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé\nNast.\n\nAd Choices\n\nPowered by the Parse.ly Publisher Platform (P3).\n\n" } ]
1,423,652	How To Prevent Skin Peeling After Sunburn	To prevent your skin from peeling after a sunburn, stir 1-3 cups of oatmeal into your bath and soak for 15-30 minutes, since oatmeal has soothing and moisturizing properties. Alternatively, add ¾ of a cup of baking soda to your bath and soak for 15-20 minutes to help restore your skin’s pH balance. You can also try applying vinegar, whole milk, or mint leaves to your peeling skin, all of which can help stop peeling. No matter what you try, be sure to apply moisturizer after you bathe and throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated.	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You lost track of time, or nodded off, and now you can tell you’re going to be lobster-red and miserable. It can take several hours for the full damage to show itself. So at the first sign, get out of the sun and follow this expert advice from dermatologist Jeffrey Brackeen, MD, a member of The Skin Cancer Foundation.", "Nobody’s perfect, and a sunburn can happen. But it’s important to take it seriously and stop it from happening again. Your risk for melanoma doubles if you’ve had more than five sunburns.", "If you’re near a cold pool, lake or ocean, take a quick dip to cool your skin, but only for a few seconds so you don’t prolong your exposure. Then cover up and get out of the sun immediately. Continue to cool the burn with cold compresses. You can use ice to make ice water for a cold compress, but don’t apply ice directly to the sunburn. Or take a cool shower or bath, but not for too long, which can be drying, and avoid harsh soap, which might irritate the skin even more.", "While skin is still damp, use a gentle moisturizing lotion (but not petroleum or oil-based ointments, which may trap the heat and make the burn worse). Repeat to keep burned or peeling skin moist over the next few days.", "At the first sign of sunburn, taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin, can help with discomfort and inflammation, says Dr. Brackeen, who practices at the Skin Cancer Institute in Lubbock, Texas. You can continue with the NSAIDs as directed till the burn feels better. You can also use a 1 percent over-the-counter cortisone cream as directed for a few days to help calm redness and swelling. Aloe vera may also soothe mild burns and is generally considered safe. Wear loose, soft, breathable clothing to avoid further skin irritation, and stay out of the sun.", "Burns draw fluid to the skin’s surface and away from the rest of the body, so you may become dehydrated, explains Dr. Brackeen. It’s important to rehydrate by drinking extra liquids, including water and sports drinks that help to replenish electrolytes, immediately and while your skin heals.", "You should seek medical help if you or a child has severe blistering over a large portion of the body, has a fever and chills, or is woozy or confused. Don’t scratch or pop blisters, which can lead to infection. Signs of infection include red streaks or oozing pus.", "Bottom line: Your skin will heal, but real damage has been done. “Repeat sunburns put you at a substantial risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging, and I want people to ‘learn from the burn,’” Dr. Brackeen says. Review the guidelines in The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Prevention Handbook. Remember how bad this sunburn felt, then commit to protecting yourself from the sun every day, all year long." ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Ways to Treat a Sunburn - SkinCancer.org\n\nSkip to content\n\n * Home\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * Press Room\n * International\n * Stay in Touch: Newsletter Sign-up Twitter Facebook Instagram\n * English: En Español\n * Other Languages\n\n##### Made Possible by:\n\n# Skin Cancer Foundation\n\nRecommended Products Store Find a Physician\n\nDonate Now\n\n * expand/collapse Prevention\n\n * expand/collapse Are You at Risk?\n * expand/collapse Teacher Resources\n\n * expand/collapse Rays Awareness: Preventing Skin Cancer Lesson\n * expand/collapse Seal of Recommendation\n * expand/collapse Dark Skin Tones and Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know\n * expand/collapse Sunburn\n * expand/collapse Sun Protection\n\n * expand/collapse Children\n * expand/collapse Clothing\n * expand/collapse For Your Eyes\n * expand/collapse Prevention Guidelines\n * expand/collapse Shade\n * expand/collapse Sunscreen\n * expand/collapse Sun Protection for the Whole Family at the Pool or Beach\n * expand/collapse Window Film\n\n * expand/collapse Window Film: Sun Protection for Your Health and Home\n * expand/collapse Why Use Window Film?\n * expand/collapse Tanning\n * expand/collapse UVA & UVB\n\n# 5 Ways to Treat a Sunburn\n\nWe know, you didn’t mean to get sunburned. You lost track of time, or nodded\noff, and now you can tell you’re going to be lobster-red and miserable. It can\ntake several hours for the full damage to show itself. So at the first sign,\nget out of the sun and follow this expert advice from dermatologist Jeffrey\nBrackeen, MD, a member of The Skin Cancer Foundation.\n\nNobody’s perfect, and a sunburn can happen. But it’s important to take it\nseriously and stop it from happening again. Your risk for melanoma doubles if\nyou’ve had more than five sunburns.\n\n1\\. Act Fast to Cool It Down\n\nIf you’re near a cold pool, lake or ocean, take a quick dip to cool your skin,\nbut only for a few seconds so you don’t prolong your exposure. Then cover up\nand get out of the sun immediately. Continue to cool the burn with cold\ncompresses. You can use ice to make ice water for a cold compress, but don’t\napply ice directly to the sunburn. Or take a cool shower or bath, but not for\ntoo long, which can be drying, and avoid harsh soap, which might irritate the\nskin even more.\n\n2\\. Moisturize While Skin Is Damp\n\nWhile skin is still damp, use a gentle moisturizing lotion (but not petroleum\nor oil-based ointments, which may trap the heat and make the burn worse).\nRepeat to keep burned or peeling skin moist over the next few days.\n\n3\\. Decrease the Inflammation\n\nAt the first sign of sunburn, taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug\n(NSAID), such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin, can help with discomfort and\ninflammation, says Dr. Brackeen, who practices at the Skin Cancer Institute in\nLubbock, Texas. You can continue with the NSAIDs as directed till the burn\nfeels better. You can also use a 1 percent over-the-counter cortisone cream as\ndirected for a few days to help calm redness and swelling. Aloe vera may also\nsoothe mild burns and is generally considered safe. Wear loose, soft,\nbreathable clothing to avoid further skin irritation, and stay out of the sun.\n\n4\\. Replenish Your Fluids\n\nBurns draw fluid to the skin’s surface and away from the rest of the body, so\nyou may become dehydrated, explains Dr. Brackeen. It’s important to rehydrate\nby drinking extra liquids, including water and sports drinks that help to\nreplenish electrolytes, immediately and while your skin heals.\n\n5\\. See a Doctor If ...\n\nYou should seek medical help if you or a child has severe blistering over a\nlarge portion of the body, has a fever and chills, or is woozy or confused.\nDon’t scratch or pop blisters, which can lead to infection. Signs of infection\ninclude red streaks or oozing pus.\n\nBottom line: Your skin will heal, but real damage has been done. “Repeat\nsunburns put you at a substantial risk for skin cancer and premature skin\naging, and I want people to ‘learn from the burn,’” Dr. Brackeen says. Review\nthe guidelines in The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Prevention Handbook. Remember\nhow bad this sunburn felt, then commit to protecting yourself from the sun\nevery day, all year long.\n\nPublished on May 27, 2016\n\n### Sunburn Articles\n\n * Sunburn\n\nEn Español Sunburn — the skin reddening caused by overexposure to the sun’s\nharmful ...\n\n * Treating Sunburn in Children\n\nYour baby's skin: soft, sweet-smelling, vulnerable. You notice that when\nyou're diapering: ...\n\nDonate\n\nFind a Physician\n\nRecommended Products\n\nDonate Now Find a Physician Recommended Products\n\n * Store\n * Publications\n * Physician Membership\n * For Medical Professionals\n * Research Grants\n * International\n * Press Room\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n\n© 2018 The Skin Cancer Foundation \| 205 Lexington Avenue, 11th Floor, New\nYork, NY 10016 \| (212) 725-5176 \n \n--- \n \n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Use\n * Corporate Partner Policy\n\nThe Skin Cancer Foundation [EIN: 13-2948778] is a 501(c)(3) non-profit\norganization.\n\nSign In\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.drbaileyskincare.com:80/blog/how-to-treat-a-sunburn/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20160521005902/http://www.drbaileyskincare.com:80/blog/how-to-treat-a-sunburn/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to treat a sunburn?", "passages": [ "The pain, redness and occasional blistering that you experience when you have a sunburn happens because you exposed your skin to more sun than it was designed to handle.", "The burn tells you that you have both damaged DNA and damaged skin cells, and for these there is no fix.", "You can relieve the symptoms of inflammation a little with proper care, but you can’t do anything to undo the DNA and cell damage.", "This means that the most important form of treatment for a sunburn is prevention; once the UV rays start damaging your skin, a complex inflammatory process has already begun that ends in redness and discomfort.... and there’s no going back.", "This is part 3 of my Sunburn Series. Together they create a complete picture of what sun does to your skin. The first post is titled: What Is A Sunburn? The second post is: What is A Tan? In this third and final post I try to give you some suggestions for how to care for your skin if you’re unlucky enough to get a sunburn. I also give you advice for preventing another sunburn in the future.", "The treatment that I’m outlining below is simply an attempt to ease the inflammation and discomfort, it does not fix the DNA and cell damage-that’s an unfortunate lifetime souvenir.", "The best thing to help lessen the redness and discomfort is to start taking aspirin or a indomethacin (a prescription medicine requiring your doctor’s supervision). These help fight some forms of inflammation, but they need to be taken prior to or immediately after the sun exposure before the redness has gotten really bad. (I’m not going to give dosing recommendations as this is a medical treatment and requires your doctor’s supervision, the info here is purely educational.)", "Topical prescription cortisone creams applied to the red skin within 6 hours can provide a little relief too. Again, this requires your personal doctor’s supervision and many cortisone creams are only for use on specific areas of your skin; this info is educational only!", "Moisturizers should be applied within 3 minutes after toweling off from a cool water bath or shower to keep skin soothed and hydrated, but peeling will still most likely occur in about a week.", "Pure aloe vera gel can sooth inflamed skin. Never use one with a topical anesthetic ingredient, such as benzocaine or lidocaine, because they can cause an allergic skin rash.", "Sunburned skin is more vulnerable to irritation than normal skin. Its barrier strength is damaged because it’s swollen and the protective outer dead skin cell layer is peeling. This means that it’s porous and fragile and needs the be ‘babied’. If you don’t baby it you may cause even more injury. The redness and pain may last longer and you may be at greater risk for uneven skin color when you finally heal. This means:", "Sunburned skin should not be rubbed, peeled, exposed to harsh products (like some acne medicines, alpha hydroxy acid anti-aging products, retinol or tretinoin).", "Sunburned skin should also not be re-exposed to the sun until it is entirely healed. This is because the outer protective dead skin cell layer is damaged so more harmful UV rays will pass into it.", "This question makes me crazy and anyone who knows me can imagine that I need to be sedated to answer it. I never recommend sun exposure of skin capable of sunburning. (I just read this to my husband who gasped!) I also know that not everyone is going to follow my advice to the letter, so I’ll give you a longer answer.", "The durability of skin after a sunburn depends on the extent of the burn. Part of what protects skin from the sun is a healthy dead skin cell layer (called the stratum corneum). This peels after about a week and then it takes the skin at least another 2 weeks to rebuild it. So the soonest your skin could be back to normal is about 3 weeks. If the sunburn was severe it could take even longer. Unfortunately, there’s no good news, or quick fix, for a sunburn. Prevention is really important.", "Sunburned skin often develops ‘sunburn freckles’ as a permanent reminder of the damage that occurred. The more often you get sunburned, the more freckles you get. Sometimes it only takes one really bad burn to cause the freckles. When I see these ‘sunburn freckles’ on a skin exam I know to be extra worried about finding a skin cancer on that area of skin.", "Sunburns increase your risk of getting melanoma, the potentially deadly (aka big ‘C’) type of skin cancer. Even one blistering sunburn before the age of 18 doubles your risk!", "Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher. Know the difference between SFP and UVA sun protection when you shop for sunscreen and know how to properly apply sunscreen so that it works. I give you the sunscreen facts below.", "Cover as much skin as possible with sun protective clothing when you’re in the sun, don’t just rely on sunscreen. Remember, not all clothing is good at blocking the sun. You need to know what type of fabric works and what doesn’t. Play it safe and use either official sun protection garments or wash Sun Guard into the fabric of clothing to make it sun protective. I explain how to make sun protective clothing using Sun Guard in my post: Are Your Summer Clothes Good Enough To Be Sun Protective Clothing?", "Wear a hat to create shade over your face. It needs to have a full brim of at least 3 inches to really shade your face. (Not a baseball style hat!) You still need a good sunscreen on your face too to protect you from reflected light. Remember, your hat also needs to cover the top of your head so forget the visors and mesh-topped hats. I talk more about what constitutes a good sun protection hat in my post: Great Sun Hats: What Works and What Doesn’t.", "You want to use a sunscreen with an SPF over 30. An SPF any higher than 40 or 50 that doesn’t give you much more protection and is actually misleading.", "I think mineral sunscreens block UVA the best and that’s why I only recommend sunscreens that contain 5% or more micro zinc oxide. Zinc oxide blocks ever single light wave in the entire UVA spectrum. You also need to know that sunscreen ingredients don’t last on your skin or even in the sunscreen bottle and this micro zinc oxide is the longest lasting and most reliable ingredient. For that reason, products with micro zinc oxide are more trustworthy in my opinion and I never personally rely on anything else. If there are other sunscreen ingredients in a product, that’s fine, but look for at least 5% micro (nano-sized) zinc oxide.", "How you apply sunscreen is hugely important to whether it works well or not! We know that people do not put enough on, miss spots and don’t reapply often enough. Read my advice: How To Apply Sunscreen and Have Healthy Fabulous Skin Forever.", "Sunscreen doesn’t keep forever so buy a new tube or bottle every year at least. Heat and age affect how long your sunscreen will stay active and since you probably don’t remember where last years bottle has been, start fresh every season. I explain what I mean in my post titled If You Want A Sunburn Use Last Year’s Sunscreen", "Dr. Bailey, do you have any pictures of what a blistering sunburn looks like? I used to peel as a kid, and if I could compare what a blistering sunburn looks like with what I recall my shoulders looked like, I would know if I have to worry about an increased risk of melanoma. Thanks for an informative blog!", "Hello Martha, I don’t unfortunately. A blistering burn is fluid filled peeling, especially before the normal 7 day sunburn peeling phase. It’s always safe to err on the side of caution and for anyone with a history of sunburns that means getting regular skin exams. In my practice, I recommend that everyone with a history of sunbelt living or sun exposure (just about everyone) who is over the age of 40 get an annual skin exam.", "I understand that even ZnO does breakdown over time, both sitting in the product and on your skin exposed to sun. It just does it more slowly than other sunscreen actives. That’s why it too needs reapplication and it’s also why I always recommend purchasing new sunscreen every year. There should also be an expiration date on a product to know how long it has been in a warehouse and store shelf before you purchase it.", "Even though there are so many warnings about the danger of the sun, people tend to ignore it. They love lying on the beach and the glow of a tan. Usually it takes a scary wake up call, such as a friend or family member being diagnosed with skin cancer for people to “get it”.", "I would like to qualify the comments regarding zinc oxide being the very best in UVA protection. This is true in so far as ingredients widely being used in the USA.", "I have a UVA photohypersensitivity condition and for a long time I believed zinc oxide was the best way to block the handful effects of UVA — unfortunately it did help but not sufficiently to prevent reactions in me. I get reactions from even moderate exposure (for example through glass, fabric)", "From my extensive reading (read: obsession, too much time indoors) I can now surmise that some of the new generation ingredients available to Canadian and European consumers such as Mexoryl and Tinosorb which have very good if not superior UVA blocking properties. Unfortunately of these only Mexoryl SX is approved for use in the USA and is not widely used.", "One can see from looking at this paper showing the absorption spectra of z-cote (one of the more commonly found micronized zinc oxides) that the protection falls off sharply in the long wave UVA range, giving some protection throughout the spectrum but not proportionately not very much in the wavelengths approaching 400 nanometers. This is typically the hardest part of the spectrum to protect against.", "From my own experience I have loved zinc oxide for it’s soothing properties on irritated skin, its stability, and its gentleness. I did find, however, that when comparing sunscreens split face to prevent UVA reactions I had hands down greater success with a stable sunscreen formulated with lots of Mexoryl XL — much to my surprise! It was hard not to notice what a difference it made, as the reactions I get can be pretty dramatic.", "For this reason, I hope that users with UVA concerns in the USA will have access to these newer filters soon. I continue to be a fan of zinc oxide but I am personally convinced that it does not work well enough for my needs — at least not when compared with worldwide options.", "You have given this a lot of careful thought and you are absolutely right in noting how complex sunscreen sun protection is. Mexoryl SX is an excellent sunscreen and it will be wonderful when we have it in the US as a non-mineral sunscreen alternative. It is a chemical sunscreen and as I’ve mentioned before this means it enters the skin and neutralizes UV with a chemical reaction that generates heat. I much prefer mineral particles laying on the surface of the skin bouncing rays off. Also, the zinc does actually provide protection through to 400nm but as the graph demonstrates that protection starts to drop off towards the end. It does give the most complete and reliable protection available though and remember, no sunscreen gives perfect protection. That’s why we recommend sun protective clothing, hats and shade as your primary protection. Also, the article you included is over 11 years old and formulation has gotten even better since then. The actual formulation of a given product is key though and that’s why I recommend only buying products that are well formulated and have proven themselves to work. I have such extensive experience with Solbar Zinc, Citrix and Glycolix Elite Sunscreen that I trust them 100%. It’s why I don’t add other products to my site based on ingredient listing. Lastly, remember that application of a sunscreen product also determines functionality. 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If you do not agree to all of these Terms and Conditions of use, please do not use this site!" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to treat a sunburn?\n\nDr. Bailey's Skin Care Blog Skin care advice from Dr. Cynthia Bailey\n\n * Home\n * Reviews\n * Skin Care Blog\n * Skin Care Advice\n * Dermatology Office\n * About Dr. Bailey\n * Customer Service\n\nYou are here: Home > How to treat a sunburn?\n\n# How to treat a sunburn?\n\nby Cynthia Bailey, M.D. on July 4, 2011 in Sun Protection Advice\n\nThe pain, redness and occasional blistering that you experience when you have\na sunburn happens because you exposed your skin to more sun than it was\ndesigned to handle.\n\nThe burn tells you that you have both damaged DNA and damaged skin cells, and\nfor these there is no fix.\n\nYou can relieve the symptoms of inflammation a little with proper care, but\nyou can’t do anything to undo the DNA and cell damage.\n\nThis means that the most important form of treatment for a sunburn is\nprevention; once the UV rays start damaging your skin, a complex inflammatory\nprocess has already begun that ends in redness and discomfort.... and there’s\nno going back.\n\nThis is part 3 of my Sunburn Series. Together they create a complete picture\nof what sun does to your skin. The first post is titled: What Is A Sunburn?\nThe second post is: What is A Tan? In this third and final post I try to give\nyou some suggestions for how to care for your skin if you’re unlucky enough to\nget a sunburn. I also give you advice for preventing another sunburn in the\nfuture.\n\nThe treatment that I’m outlining below is simply an attempt to ease the\ninflammation and discomfort, it does not fix the DNA and cell damage-that’s an\nunfortunate lifetime souvenir.\n\n## 4 Simple steps that can relieve the discomfort of a sunburn:\n\n 1. The best thing to help lessen the redness and discomfort is to start taking aspirin or a indomethacin (a prescription medicine requiring your doctor’s supervision). These help fight some forms of inflammation, but they need to be taken prior to or immediately after the sun exposure before the redness has gotten really bad. (I’m not going to give dosing recommendations as this is a medical treatment and requires your doctor’s supervision, the info here is purely educational.)\n 2. Topical prescription cortisone creams applied to the red skin within 6 hours can provide a little relief too. Again, this requires your personal doctor’s supervision and many cortisone creams are only for use on specific areas of your skin; this info is educational only!\n 3. Moisturizers should be applied within 3 minutes after toweling off from a cool water bath or shower to keep skin soothed and hydrated, but peeling will still most likely occur in about a week.\n 4. Pure aloe vera gel can sooth inflamed skin. Never use one with a topical anesthetic ingredient, such as benzocaine or lidocaine, because they can cause an allergic skin rash.\n\nWhat to avoid when you have a sunburn:\n\nSunburned skin is more vulnerable to irritation than normal skin. Its barrier\nstrength is damaged because it’s swollen and the protective outer dead skin\ncell layer is peeling. This means that it’s porous and fragile and needs the\nbe ‘babied’. If you don’t baby it you may cause even more injury. The redness\nand pain may last longer and you may be at greater risk for uneven skin color\nwhen you finally heal. This means:\n\n * Sunburned skin should not be rubbed, peeled, exposed to harsh products (like some acne medicines, alpha hydroxy acid anti-aging products, retinol or tretinoin).\n * Sunburned skin should also not be re-exposed to the sun until it is entirely healed. This is because the outer protective dead skin cell layer is damaged so more harmful UV rays will pass into it.\n\nHow long should you keep sunburned skin out of the sun?\n\nThis question makes me crazy and anyone who knows me can imagine that I need\nto be sedated to answer it. I never recommend sun exposure of skin capable of\nsunburning. (I just read this to my husband who gasped!) I also know that not\neveryone is going to follow my advice to the letter, so I’ll give you a longer\nanswer.\n\nThe durability of skin after a sunburn depends on the extent of the burn. Part\nof what protects skin from the sun is a healthy dead skin cell layer (called\nthe stratum corneum). This peels after about a week and then it takes the skin\nat least another 2 weeks to rebuild it. So the soonest your skin could be back\nto normal is about 3 weeks. If the sunburn was severe it could take even\nlonger. Unfortunately, there’s no good news, or quick fix, for a sunburn.\nPrevention is really important.\n\nWhat are the long term effects of a sunburn?\n\nSunburned skin often develops ‘sunburn freckles’ as a permanent reminder of\nthe damage that occurred. The more often you get sunburned, the more freckles\nyou get. Sometimes it only takes one really bad burn to cause the freckles.\nWhen I see these ‘sunburn freckles’ on a skin exam I know to be extra worried\nabout finding a skin cancer on that area of skin.\n\nSunburns increase your risk of getting melanoma, the potentially deadly (aka\nbig ‘C’) type of skin cancer. Even one blistering sunburn before the age of 18\ndoubles your risk!\n\n> #### “Zinc oxide sunscreens are the best!... Other people were using SPF 50s\n> and burning. Because mine had zinc it worked and my skin didn’t burn like\n> theirs.” Brenda W, Sebastopol CA\n\nHow to protect your skin from sunburn, including protecting your sunburned\nskin from more sun exposure!\n\nWear a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher. Know the difference\nbetween SFP and UVA sun protection when you shop for sunscreen and know how to\nproperly apply sunscreen so that it works. I give you the sunscreen facts\nbelow.\n\nCover as much skin as possible with sun protective clothing when you’re in the\nsun, don’t just rely on sunscreen. Remember, not all clothing is good at\nblocking the sun. You need to know what type of fabric works and what doesn’t.\nPlay it safe and use either official sun protection garments or wash Sun Guard\ninto the fabric of clothing to make it sun protective. I explain how to make\nsun protective clothing using Sun Guard in my post: Are Your Summer Clothes\nGood Enough To Be Sun Protective Clothing?\n\nWear a hat to create shade over your face. It needs to have a full brim of at\nleast 3 inches to really shade your face. (Not a baseball style hat!) You\nstill need a good sunscreen on your face too to protect you from reflected\nlight. Remember, your hat also needs to cover the top of your head so forget\nthe visors and mesh-topped hats. I talk more about what constitutes a good sun\nprotection hat in my post: Great Sun Hats: What Works and What Doesn’t.\n\nWear UV blocking sunglasses too.\n\nSeek the shade and avoid being in the direct sun as much as possible between\n10am and 3pm.\n\n## Sunscreen Facts From The Dermatologist:\n\nThe SPF tells you how well the product blocks UVB.\n\n * UVB is the main sunburn ray.\n * You want to use a sunscreen with an SPF over 30. An SPF any higher than 40 or 50 that doesn’t give you much more protection and is actually misleading.\n * If you want more info on UVB, see my post titled How High Of An SPF Does Your Sunscreen Need To Have?\n\nYour sunscreen needs to block ALL of the UVA rays.\n\n * A product can claim UVA protection but really not block all the rays.\n * The SPF does not tell you anything about UVA protection.\n * I think mineral sunscreens block UVA the best and that’s why I only recommend sunscreens that contain 5% or more micro zinc oxide. Zinc oxide blocks ever single light wave in the entire UVA spectrum. You also need to know that sunscreen ingredients don’t last on your skin or even in the sunscreen bottle and this micro zinc oxide is the longest lasting and most reliable ingredient. For that reason, products with micro zinc oxide are more trustworthy in my opinion and I never personally rely on anything else. If there are other sunscreen ingredients in a product, that’s fine, but look for at least 5% micro (nano-sized) zinc oxide.\n\nApply your sunscreen correctly.\n\nHow you apply sunscreen is hugely important to whether it works well or not!\nWe know that people do not put enough on, miss spots and don’t reapply often\nenough. Read my advice: How To Apply Sunscreen and Have Healthy Fabulous Skin\nForever.\n\nDon’t use old sunscreen!\n\nSunscreen doesn’t keep forever so buy a new tube or bottle every year at\nleast. Heat and age affect how long your sunscreen will stay active and since\nyou probably don’t remember where last years bottle has been, start fresh\nevery season. I explain what I mean in my post titled If You Want A Sunburn\nUse Last Year’s Sunscreen\n\n> #### “Replenix makes an enormous difference in my skin tone- taking out the\n> red. The new one with the caffeine is especially good.” Carolyn K, Santa\n> Rosa\n\nReference: Andrews’ Diseases of The Skin, 11th Edition, William D. James, MD,\nTimothy Berger, MD and Dirk MD Elston, MD, Saunders 2011, pages 24-25.\n\nPhotos: Thanks and Gratitude to Allan Donque and Collin Grady\n\n#### If you found this skin care information helpful, you may also want to\nread:\n\n * Use Self-Tanners Like A Pro\n * Sun Protective Swim Wear For Complete Sun Protection\n * Making Sense of The Vitamin D Dilemma and Sun Exposure\n * How To Pick The Best Sunscreen\n * Do Sunburns and Tanning Cause Melanoma?\n\n← Dermatologist Explains the New 2011 FDA Rule Governing Sunscreens- What’s\nChanged and What You Need To Know\n\nThe Best Sun Savvy Skin Care for Summer →\n\n### 7 Responses to “How to treat a sunburn?”\n\n 1. Martha July 5, 2011 at 9:55 am #\n\nDr. Bailey, do you have any pictures of what a blistering sunburn looks like?\nI used to peel as a kid, and if I could compare what a blistering sunburn\nlooks like with what I recall my shoulders looked like, I would know if I have\nto worry about an increased risk of melanoma. Thanks for an informative blog!\n\n 2. Cynthia Bailey MD July 5, 2011 at 12:35 pm #\n\nHello Martha, I don’t unfortunately. A blistering burn is fluid filled\npeeling, especially before the normal 7 day sunburn peeling phase. It’s always\nsafe to err on the side of caution and for anyone with a history of sunburns\nthat means getting regular skin exams. In my practice, I recommend that\neveryone with a history of sunbelt living or sun exposure (just about\neveryone) who is over the age of 40 get an annual skin exam.\n\n 3. Cura Pelle July 5, 2011 at 5:04 pm #\n\nHello, Dr. Bailey.\n\nDoes even last years ZnO lose potency over time?\n\n 4. Cynthia Bailey MD July 6, 2011 at 6:41 am #\n\nI understand that even ZnO does breakdown over time, both sitting in the\nproduct and on your skin exposed to sun. It just does it more slowly than\nother sunscreen actives. That’s why it too needs reapplication and it’s also\nwhy I always recommend purchasing new sunscreen every year. There should also\nbe an expiration date on a product to know how long it has been in a warehouse\nand store shelf before you purchase it.\n\n 5. Treating Scoliosis July 8, 2011 at 7:49 am #\n\nEven though there are so many warnings about the danger of the sun, people\ntend to ignore it. They love lying on the beach and the glow of a tan. Usually\nit takes a scary wake up call, such as a friend or family member being\ndiagnosed with skin cancer for people to “get it”.\n\n 6. Adri July 25, 2011 at 11:52 am #\n\nI think this is a great article on a very important topic!\n\nI would like to qualify the comments regarding zinc oxide being the very best\nin UVA protection. This is true in so far as ingredients widely being used in\nthe USA.\n\nI have a UVA photohypersensitivity condition and for a long time I believed\nzinc oxide was the best way to block the handful effects of UVA —\nunfortunately it did help but not sufficiently to prevent reactions in me. I\nget reactions from even moderate exposure (for example through glass, fabric)\n\nFrom my extensive reading (read: obsession, too much time indoors) I can now\nsurmise that some of the new generation ingredients available to Canadian and\nEuropean consumers such as Mexoryl and Tinosorb which have very good if not\nsuperior UVA blocking properties. Unfortunately of these only Mexoryl SX is\napproved for use in the USA and is not widely used.\n\nOne can see from looking at this paper showing the absorption spectra of\nz-cote (one of the more commonly found micronized zinc oxides) that the\nprotection falls off sharply in the long wave UVA range, giving some\nprotection throughout the spectrum but not proportionately not very much in\nthe wavelengths approaching 400 nanometers. This is typically the hardest part\nof the spectrum to protect against.\n\nhttp://www.ifcinternational.net/INGLES/MAT_CIENTIFICO/ARTICULOS/17.pdf\n\nFrom my own experience I have loved zinc oxide for it’s soothing properties on\nirritated skin, its stability, and its gentleness. I did find, however, that\nwhen comparing sunscreens split face to prevent UVA reactions I had hands down\ngreater success with a stable sunscreen formulated with lots of Mexoryl XL —\nmuch to my surprise! It was hard not to notice what a difference it made, as\nthe reactions I get can be pretty dramatic.\n\nFor this reason, I hope that users with UVA concerns in the USA will have\naccess to these newer filters soon. I continue to be a fan of zinc oxide but I\nam personally convinced that it does not work well enough for my needs — at\nleast not when compared with worldwide options.\n\n 7. Cynthia Bailey MD July 26, 2011 at 8:01 am #\n\nYou have given this a lot of careful thought and you are absolutely right in\nnoting how complex sunscreen sun protection is. Mexoryl SX is an excellent\nsunscreen and it will be wonderful when we have it in the US as a non-mineral\nsunscreen alternative. It is a chemical sunscreen and as I’ve mentioned before\nthis means it enters the skin and neutralizes UV with a chemical reaction that\ngenerates heat. I much prefer mineral particles laying on the surface of the\nskin bouncing rays off. Also, the zinc does actually provide protection\nthrough to 400nm but as the graph demonstrates that protection starts to drop\noff towards the end. It does give the most complete and reliable protection\navailable though and remember, no sunscreen gives perfect protection. That’s\nwhy we recommend sun protective clothing, hats and shade as your primary\nprotection. Also, the article you included is over 11 years old and\nformulation has gotten even better since then. The actual formulation of a\ngiven product is key though and that’s why I recommend only buying products\nthat are well formulated and have proven themselves to work. I have such\nextensive experience with Solbar Zinc, Citrix and Glycolix Elite Sunscreen\nthat I trust them 100%. It’s why I don’t add other products to my site based\non ingredient listing. Lastly, remember that application of a sunscreen\nproduct also determines functionality. Phew, it’s complex! I’m glad you found\na system that works for your skin. 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Heal and hydrate from the inside out by guzzling liquids, stat. Drink water with electrolytes (try adding an electrolyte packet or a squeeze of fresh lemon). Or try some unsweetened iced tea: The antioxidants in green and black tea may help repair free radical damage from the sun. You’ll know you’re fully hydrated when your urine runs pale yellow.", "2. Anoint with Aloe Aloe vera is a healing wonder, especially for sun-parched skin. It’s laden with anti-inflammatory compounds to calm angry skin, heal burns, and boost immunity (which takes a beating under the sun). Look for pure aloe vera (that is, 98 to 100% aloe vera) to avoid feeling sticky. And store it in the fridge so it goes on cool—sweet sunburn relief!", "3. Bathe with Baking Soda Baking soda is fabulous for two reasons: It helps balance your skin’s pH to aid healing, and when dissolved in water, it feels super cool and nourishing against hot and irritated skin. Add a few heaping tablespoons of baking soda to a cool bath and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. If you don’t want to take the plunge, add a heaping tablespoon of baking soda to a bowl of cool water, soak a washcloth in it, gently wring and use as a compress to treat tender areas.", "4. Avoid Soap and Skip Scrubbing Soap can be drying for skin and when you’re burned, you don’t need anything stripping away moisture. Keep soap use to a minimum (like, say, just suds up your pits and privates) and skip the washcloth or loofah for now. And forgo shaving (or waxing—ouch!) for a few days to minimize irritation. If you must shave, be sure to lube up thoroughly with a rich, moisturizing shaving cream, gel, or lotion.", "5. Moisturize to the Max Reach for the richest moisturizer you can get your hands on to soothe skin and prevent peeling. Avoid moisturizers with alcohols, retinols and AHAs (alpha hydroxyl acids), which can dry and irritate sensitive skin. Slather up immediately after bathing for maximum absorption, and chill the bottle in the fridge for cooling comfort.", "6. Dust with Powder Fitted clothes can make a sunburn even more painful. Dust your shoulders, ribcage, and bikini lines with body powder or baby powder to prevent chafing and irritation from the elastic in bras and underwear. Look for a powder free from artificial fragrances, which can irritate sensitive skin.", "If you are the only person using this device, there’s no need to log out. Just exit this page and you won’t have to sign in again. But if you’re on a public or shared computer, log out to keep your account secure.", "We have sent an email to the given address with instructions to create a new password. 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Hydrate Well Sunburns are miserably dehydrating. Heal and hydrate from the\ninside out by guzzling liquids, stat. Drink water with electrolytes (try\nadding an electrolyte packet or a squeeze of fresh lemon). Or try some\nunsweetened iced tea: The antioxidants in green and black tea may help repair\nfree radical damage from the sun. You’ll know you’re fully hydrated when your\nurine runs pale yellow.\n\n2\\. Anoint with Aloe Aloe vera is a healing wonder, especially for sun-parched\nskin. It’s laden with anti-inflammatory compounds to calm angry skin, heal\nburns, and boost immunity (which takes a beating under the sun). Look for pure\naloe vera (that is, 98 to 100% aloe vera) to avoid feeling sticky. And store\nit in the fridge so it goes on cool—sweet sunburn relief!\n\n3\\. Bathe with Baking Soda Baking soda is fabulous for two reasons: It helps\nbalance your skin’s pH to aid healing, and when dissolved in water, it feels\nsuper cool and nourishing against hot and irritated skin. Add a few heaping\ntablespoons of baking soda to a cool bath and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. If\nyou don’t want to take the plunge, add a heaping tablespoon of baking soda to\na bowl of cool water, soak a washcloth in it, gently wring and use as a\ncompress to treat tender areas.\n\n4\\. Avoid Soap and Skip Scrubbing Soap can be drying for skin and when you’re\nburned, you don’t need anything stripping away moisture. Keep soap use to a\nminimum (like, say, just suds up your pits and privates) and skip the\nwashcloth or loofah for now. And forgo shaving (or waxing—ouch!) for a few\ndays to minimize irritation. If you must shave, be sure to lube up thoroughly\nwith a rich, moisturizing shaving cream, gel, or lotion.\n\n5\\. Moisturize to the Max Reach for the richest moisturizer you can get your\nhands on to soothe skin and prevent peeling. Avoid moisturizers with alcohols,\nretinols and AHAs (alpha hydroxyl acids), which can dry and irritate sensitive\nskin. 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We are sorry but an error has occurred.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.newhealthguide.org/Peeling-Skin.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210414035905/https://www.newhealthguide.org/Peeling-Skin.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "New Health Guide", "passages": [ "Our body gets rid of any dead skin cells by peeling them off but although this can be a completely natural phenomenon that doesn’t indicate any problems, it can also sometimes indicate skin damage. Here is information on what can cause skin peeling, including peeling skin on face, on hands and feet and peeling skin in babies, as well as some home remedies that can effectively treat it.", "The skin has three layers: the subcutaneous tissues, the dermis and the epidermis. The outermost layer is the epidermis and because of its location, it has constant exposure to the environment. When this comes in the form of harsh environmental conditions, our skin can become vulnerable to a variety of skin disorders and people with extremely sensitive skin can experience one of these in the form of excessive peeling.", "If you experience an allergic reaction, your skin may develop a rash and it can eventually begin to peel. This is especially true if you experience repeated exposure to the substance you are allergic to such as cosmetics, detergents, latex or fabrics. Although it is less common, an allergic reaction to food can also cause peeling skin.", "Certain types of infections can cause peeling skin and some of these include staph infections, fungal infections (such as jock itch, athlete’s foot and ringworm) and other types of infections.", "Some immune conditions may cause your skin to peel. Some examples include toxic shock syndrome and certain rare skin disorders such as pemphigus.", "Another possible cause of peeling skin is certain types of cancers such as adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma as they will cause a rash that can eventually peel. Some treatments for cancer may also lead to your skin peeling.", "There is a long list of medical conditions and diseases that have been linked to skin peeling and these include: toxic shock syndrome, sunburn, Stevens- Johnson syndrome, staph infections, side effects of certain medications, Seborrheic dermatitis, scarlet fever, ringworm (on the scalp or body), psoriasis, pemphigus, Kawasaki disease, jock itch, dry skin, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis (eczema) and athlete’s foot.", "In most cases, if your peeling skin is due to mild sunburn or dry skin you will be able to treat it using over-the-counter treatments or lotions and will not need to go to the doctor. If, however, you are unsure about why the peeling is taking place or it is severe, you should always contact your doctor before doing any treatment such as home remedies of over-the-counter lotions.", "One of the most common causes of peeling skin on the face is if the skin is dry as this makes it more susceptible to skin problems. Another common factor is exposure to any harsh environmental conditions as cold winter winds may lead to dry and flaky skin while sun exposure can lead to peeling or flakiness because of heat from the sun’s rays. Other factors, such as certain medications or genetic disorders can also cause peeling skin to occur.", "One of the best ways to prevent your skin from peeling is to avoid the sun whenever possible. If you have to go outside, always be sure to use a sunscreen that has a high-SPF and protects against both types of harmful rays: UVA and UVB. You should also wear a hat with a wide-rim for extra protection.", "Mint leaves can help stop the process of peeling and instead promote skin that is smooth and healthy. To use this remedy, take fresh mint leaves and crush them in a bowl to extract their juice then apply the juice directly to the part of your face that is peeling.", "One of the most well-known treatments for peeling skin is aloe vera gel. This treatment is all natural and hydrates the skin which allows you to add moisture to burnt or parched skin. If you want to increase the cooling effect, try refrigerating your aloe vera gel for around twenty minutes before you apply it.", "Because one of the most common causes of peeling skin is dryness, moisturizing your face is usually an effective remedy. When selecting the right cream or lotion, choose ones that are deeply hydrating and designed specifically for dry skin. Although most people should use an amount similar in size to a quarter, the right amount for you depends on how severe the peeling is, how thick the lotion or cream is and how big your face is.", "In cases when peeling is due to sunburn, a cold compress can be an excellent remedy as it will help remove the heat from your burn. Once the skin loses the extra heat, you can restore the moisture, you will notice that the peeling stops. This treatment also works great if you have pain or swelling due to the burn. To use this remedy, just put a washcloth into cold water then place it on the peeling area.", "Don’t Peel. When most people have peeling skin, they are tempted to help it along by peeling it, but this is a bad idea as it can actually lead to infection (both from peeling it or scratching it). Instead, if you want to remove a loose section of dead skin cut it away carefully using a pair of sterile scissors. When doing so, be careful to only cut the dead skin and not tear any that is healing. After cutting away this dead skin, you should always use an antibacterial cream on the area.", "Prevent Scarring. If you want to avoid potential scars from your skin peeling, try taking antioxidant supplements such as vitamins C and E. You should also try applying a topical cream with vitamin E as this will reduce your chances of scars.", "The causes of peeling skin on hands and feet are very similar to those on other parts of the body, such as the skin in general and on the face. The most common ones are fungal infections, environmental conditions, side effects of medications, allergies, sweating, peeling skin syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and skin disorders.", "Because one of the main causes of skin disorders that cause peeling skin is poor nutrition, one of the best remedies is to eat a balanced diet. Peeling skin in particular (especially on the hands) shows a diet that is low in vitamins A and B, and iron. Therefore you to treat this condition you should eat carrots, eggs and fish (for vitamin A) and cheese, cereals, grains, milk and eggs (for vitamin B).", "Most of the skin care to treat peeling skin on the hands and feet involves avoiding dryness. That is why you should use moisturizer twice a day and have between two and three liters of water each day. Avoid the use of hot water that can dry out the skin and always use sunscreen when going outside. You should also try to eat foods rich in iron and use mild detergents and herbal soaps.", "If you massage your hands once a week using olive oil or coconut oil this will help keep them moisturized and in turn prevent peeling. You can also put honey on your hands and wash it off after half an hour.", "Cucumber is a great way to moisturize the skin, treating dryness and peeling. Grate the cucumber and put it on your hands for twenty minutes before washing it off. Do this every other day and you will notice results in a few weeks.", "A great remedy is applying fresh mint juice to your hands each day as this is a natural moisturizer that also contains healing properties.", "Many new parents worry about peeling skin in babies but in reality it is completely natural. The peeling and other skin conditions is partly because the newborn has just spent nine months in an environment filled with water and the change to dryer air causes a bit of peeling.", "Another big reason is that for their first three months, a newborn’s oil and sweat glands are still developing which can cause a variety of skin problems such as peeling.", "Peeling skin in babies is over quickly and doesn’t usually require treatment but if you want to treat it, always opt for a cream that is fragrance free. You should also avoid any lotions that are scented or have additives such as artificial coloring as these can dry out your baby’s skin. You can also try bathing them infrequently using a soap that is very gentle to speed up the healing process." ] }, "parsed_md": "Peeling Skin \| New Health Guide\n\n# New Health Guide\n\nNew Health Guide for Your Everyday Health.\n\nAbout Us\n\n * Home\n * Addiction\n * Cancer\n * Pregnancy\n * Hair\n * Disability\n * Eye Health\n * More...\n\n# Peeling Skin\n\nOur body gets rid of any dead skin cells by peeling them off but although this\ncan be a completely natural phenomenon that doesn’t indicate any problems, it\ncan also sometimes indicate skin damage. Here is information on what can cause\nskin peeling, including peeling skin on face, on hands and feet and peeling\nskin in babies, as well as some home remedies that can effectively treat it.\n\n### Common Causes of Peeling Skin\n\nThe skin has three layers: the subcutaneous tissues, the dermis and the\nepidermis. The outermost layer is the epidermis and because of its location,\nit has constant exposure to the environment. When this comes in the form of\nharsh environmental conditions, our skin can become vulnerable to a variety of\nskin disorders and people with extremely sensitive skin can experience one of\nthese in the form of excessive peeling.\n\n#### 1\\. Allergic Reaction\n\nIf you experience an allergic reaction, your skin may develop a rash and it\ncan eventually begin to peel. This is especially true if you experience\nrepeated exposure to the substance you are allergic to such as cosmetics,\ndetergents, latex or fabrics. Although it is less common, an allergic reaction\nto food can also cause peeling skin.\n\n#### 2\\. Infections\n\nCertain types of infections can cause peeling skin and some of these include\nstaph infections, fungal infections (such as jock itch, athlete’s foot and\nringworm) and other types of infections.\n\n#### 3\\. Immune System Disorders\n\nSome immune conditions may cause your skin to peel. Some examples include\ntoxic shock syndrome and certain rare skin disorders such as pemphigus.\n\n#### 4\\. Certain Cancers\n\nAnother possible cause of peeling skin is certain types of cancers such as\nadult non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma as they will cause a rash that can eventually\npeel. Some treatments for cancer may also lead to your skin peeling.\n\n#### 5\\. Medical Conditions\n\nThere is a long list of medical conditions and diseases that have been linked\nto skin peeling and these include: toxic shock syndrome, sunburn, Stevens-\nJohnson syndrome, staph infections, side effects of certain medications,\nSeborrheic dermatitis, scarlet fever, ringworm (on the scalp or body),\npsoriasis, pemphigus, Kawasaki disease, jock itch, dry skin, cutaneous T-cell\nlymphoma, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis (eczema) and athlete’s foot.\n\n#### When to See a Doctor\n\nIn most cases, if your peeling skin is due to mild sunburn or dry skin you\nwill be able to treat it using over-the-counter treatments or lotions and will\nnot need to go to the doctor. If, however, you are unsure about why the\npeeling is taking place or it is severe, you should always contact your doctor\nbefore doing any treatment such as home remedies of over-the-counter lotions.\n\n### Peeling Skin on Face\n\n#### Causes\n\nOne of the most common causes of peeling skin on the face is if the skin is\ndry as this makes it more susceptible to skin problems. Another common factor\nis exposure to any harsh environmental conditions as cold winter winds may\nlead to dry and flaky skin while sun exposure can lead to peeling or flakiness\nbecause of heat from the sun’s rays. Other factors, such as certain\nmedications or genetic disorders can also cause peeling skin to occur.\n\n#### Remedies\n\n#### 1\\. Sunscreen\n\nOne of the best ways to prevent your skin from peeling is to avoid the sun\nwhenever possible. If you have to go outside, always be sure to use a\nsunscreen that has a high-SPF and protects against both types of harmful rays:\nUVA and UVB. You should also wear a hat with a wide-rim for extra protection.\n\n#### 2\\. Mint Leaves\n\nMint leaves can help stop the process of peeling and instead promote skin that\nis smooth and healthy. To use this remedy, take fresh mint leaves and crush\nthem in a bowl to extract their juice then apply the juice directly to the\npart of your face that is peeling.\n\n#### 3\\. Aloe Vera Gel\n\nOne of the most well-known treatments for peeling skin is aloe vera gel. This\ntreatment is all natural and hydrates the skin which allows you to add\nmoisture to burnt or parched skin. If you want to increase the cooling effect,\ntry refrigerating your aloe vera gel for around twenty minutes before you\napply it.\n\n#### 4\\. Moisturizer\n\nBecause one of the most common causes of peeling skin is dryness, moisturizing\nyour face is usually an effective remedy. When selecting the right cream or\nlotion, choose ones that are deeply hydrating and designed specifically for\ndry skin. Although most people should use an amount similar in size to a\nquarter, the right amount for you depends on how severe the peeling is, how\nthick the lotion or cream is and how big your face is.\n\n#### 5\\. Cold Compress\n\nIn cases when peeling is due to sunburn, a cold compress can be an excellent\nremedy as it will help remove the heat from your burn. Once the skin loses the\nextra heat, you can restore the moisture, you will notice that the peeling\nstops. This treatment also works great if you have pain or swelling due to the\nburn. To use this remedy, just put a washcloth into cold water then place it\non the peeling area.\n\nWatch a video for useful home remedies for peeling skin:\n\n#### Warnings:\n\n * Don’t Peel. When most people have peeling skin, they are tempted to help it along by peeling it, but this is a bad idea as it can actually lead to infection (both from peeling it or scratching it). Instead, if you want to remove a loose section of dead skin cut it away carefully using a pair of sterile scissors. When doing so, be careful to only cut the dead skin and not tear any that is healing. After cutting away this dead skin, you should always use an antibacterial cream on the area.\n * Prevent Scarring. If you want to avoid potential scars from your skin peeling, try taking antioxidant supplements such as vitamins C and E. You should also try applying a topical cream with vitamin E as this will reduce your chances of scars.\n\n### Peeling Skin on Hands and Feet\n\n#### Causes\n\nThe causes of peeling skin on hands and feet are very similar to those on\nother parts of the body, such as the skin in general and on the face. The most\ncommon ones are fungal infections, environmental conditions, side effects of\nmedications, allergies, sweating, peeling skin syndrome, toxic epidermal\nnecrolysis and skin disorders.\n\n#### Remedies\n\n#### 1\\. Diet\n\nBecause one of the main causes of skin disorders that cause peeling skin is\npoor nutrition, one of the best remedies is to eat a balanced diet. Peeling\nskin in particular (especially on the hands) shows a diet that is low in\nvitamins A and B, and iron. Therefore you to treat this condition you should\neat carrots, eggs and fish (for vitamin A) and cheese, cereals, grains, milk\nand eggs (for vitamin B).\n\n#### 2\\. Skin Care\n\nMost of the skin care to treat peeling skin on the hands and feet involves\navoiding dryness. That is why you should use moisturizer twice a day and have\nbetween two and three liters of water each day. Avoid the use of hot water\nthat can dry out the skin and always use sunscreen when going outside. You\nshould also try to eat foods rich in iron and use mild detergents and herbal\nsoaps.\n\n#### 3\\. Massage\n\nIf you massage your hands once a week using olive oil or coconut oil this will\nhelp keep them moisturized and in turn prevent peeling. You can also put honey\non your hands and wash it off after half an hour.\n\n#### 4\\. Cucumber\n\nCucumber is a great way to moisturize the skin, treating dryness and peeling.\nGrate the cucumber and put it on your hands for twenty minutes before washing\nit off. Do this every other day and you will notice results in a few weeks.\n\n#### 5\\. Fresh Mint\n\nA great remedy is applying fresh mint juice to your hands each day as this is\na natural moisturizer that also contains healing properties.\n\n### Peeling Skin in Babies\n\n#### Causes\n\nMany new parents worry about peeling skin in babies but in reality it is\ncompletely natural. The peeling and other skin conditions is partly because\nthe newborn has just spent nine months in an environment filled with water and\nthe change to dryer air causes a bit of peeling.\n\nAnother big reason is that for their first three months, a newborn’s oil and\nsweat glands are still developing which can cause a variety of skin problems\nsuch as peeling.\n\n#### Remedies\n\nPeeling skin in babies is over quickly and doesn’t usually require treatment\nbut if you want to treat it, always opt for a cream that is fragrance free.\nYou should also avoid any lotions that are scented or have additives such as\nartificial coloring as these can dry out your baby’s skin. You can also try\nbathing them infrequently using a soap that is very gentle to speed up the\nhealing process.\n\n### Categories\n\n * Addiction\n * Cancer\n * Pregnancy\n * Hair\n * Disability\n * Eye Health\n * Brains & Nerves\n * Diabetes\n * Fitness & Wellness\n * Oral Health\n * Sex & Pregnancy\n * Blood, Heart & Circulation\n * Infections\n * Drugs\n * Parenting\n * Immune System\n * Bone, Joint & Muscle\n * Endocrine System\n * Mental Health\n * Women's Health\n * Baby Health\n * Hair & Nails\n * Pain Management\n * Kidney & Urinary System\n * Cold, Flu & Cough\n * Dental Care\n * Food & Nutrition\n * Digestive System\n * Men's Health\n * Skin\n\nVIEW ALL...\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n * How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes\n * Lemon Juice on Skin\n * Home Remedies for Oily Skin\n * Itchy Skin\n * How to Have a Smooth Face\n * Dark Spots on Skin\n * Natural Remedies for Hemorrhoids\n * Aloe Vera for Face\n * How to Treat Pigmentation\n * Honey for Face\n\n### Same Category\n\n * How to Treat Athlete's Foot\n * How Long Does Chickenpox Last?\n * How to Wash Face Properly\n * Insect Bites That Itch\n * Can You Get a Cold Sore from Kissing?\n * Swollen Lips\n * Cuts Not Healing\n * Boil on Skin\n\nCopyright WWW.NEWHEALTHGUIDE.ORG © 2014, All rights Reserved. Last Updated 13\nApril, 2021.\n\nCurrent time: 04/13/2021 11:59:05 pm (America/New_York) Memory usage:\n1614.19KB\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/804520/dealing-with-sunburned-peeling-skin", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180728082024/https://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/804520/dealing-with-sunburned-peeling-skin", "parsed_text": { "title": "6 Tips for Dealing With Sunburned, Peeling Skin", "passages": [ "Ah, there's nothing better than feeling the freedom that comes with the lazy days of summer. And there's nothing worse than feeling the horrible sunburn that comes from getting a little too lazy about reapplying sunscreen.", "When summer rolls around, most of us are going to be spending long days in the sun as we celebrate. Of course, the best offense is always a good defense, and preventing a burn from happening in the first place is always ideal — but that's a lot easier said than done. If you get a gnarly sunburn, we've got some remedies that can help cool you off, stop the itch and keep you from being one big mess of flaky skin.", "Even if your burn isn't super-wicked, these aftercare ideas can help to soothe irritated skin when you've spent too long at the beach.", "If you notice your skin start to peel, the first thing you should do is take a cold shower or bath. The cold water will help your skin cool down and slow the peeling process. When you are drying your skin, be sure to pat it dry with a clean, soft towel and avoid rubbing. By rubbing your skin, you can actually speed up and spread the peeling of your skin — and you definitely don't want to do that.", "At all costs, you should avoid scratching your skin when it's peeling. You can actually do permanent damage to your skin in the form of scars. If you get the urge to scratch, the best thing to do is to use ice to dull the sensation. Put ice in a piece of soft cloth and gently place the cloth on top of the area of your skin that itches. The itch should subside once the ice begins to cool down the skin.", "Once you get out of the shower and dry your skin, apply a moisturizing lotion. Look for a moisturizer that is specifically designed to work on sunburned or peeling skin. Generally, the lotion should contain aloe vera, which will cool your skin, reduce inflammation and slow the peeling. Aloe vera is a natural cactus extract that has long been hailed for its soothing properties. You can actually buy pure aloe vera gel (or break open the plant, if you have it) and apply it directly to peeling skin to aid healing, fight pain and avoid infection." ] }, "parsed_md": "6 Tips for Dealing With Sunburned, Peeling Skin\n\nBeauty & Style\n\n# 6 Tips for Dealing With Sunburned, Peeling Skin\n\nby SheKnows Editors\n\nJan 11, 2018 at 5:18 p.m. ET\n\nPin\n\nImage: Getty Images/Design: Ashley Britton/SheKnows\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\nPin\n\nAh, there's nothing better than feeling the freedom that comes with the lazy\ndays of summer. And there's nothing worse than feeling the horrible sunburn\nthat comes from getting a little too lazy about reapplying sunscreen.\n\nWhen summer rolls around, most of us are going to be spending long days in the\nsun as we celebrate. Of course, the best offense is always a good defense, and\npreventing a burn from happening in the first place is always ideal — but\nthat's a lot easier said than done. If you get a gnarly sunburn, we've got\nsome remedies that can help cool you off, stop the itch and keep you from\nbeing one big mess of flaky skin.\n\nEven if your burn isn't super-wicked, these aftercare ideas can help to soothe\nirritated skin when you've spent too long at the beach.\n\nMore: How to Bounce Back From Dry, Peeling Skin on Your Face\n\nPin\n\nImage: SheKnows Design\n\n### 1\\. Cool it down\n\nIf you notice your skin start to peel, the first thing you should do is take a\ncold shower or bath. The cold water will help your skin cool down and slow the\npeeling process. When you are drying your skin, be sure to pat it dry with a\nclean, soft towel and avoid rubbing. By rubbing your skin, you can actually\nspeed up and spread the peeling of your skin — and you definitely don't want\nto do that.\n\n### 2\\. Stop the itch\n\nAt all costs, you should avoid scratching your skin when it's peeling. You can\nactually do permanent damage to your skin in the form of scars. If you get the\nurge to scratch, the best thing to do is to use ice to dull the sensation. Put\nice in a piece of soft cloth and gently place the cloth on top of the area of\nyour skin that itches. The itch should subside once the ice begins to cool\ndown the skin.\n\n### 3\\. Moisturize your skin\n\nOnce you get out of the shower and dry your skin, apply a moisturizing lotion.\nLook for a moisturizer that is specifically designed to work on sunburned or\npeeling skin. Generally, the lotion should contain aloe vera, which will cool\nyour skin, reduce inflammation and slow the peeling. Aloe vera is a natural\ncactus extract that has long been hailed for its soothing properties. You can\nactually buy pure aloe vera gel (or break open the plant, if you have it) and\napply it directly to peeling skin to aid healing, fight pain and avoid\ninfection.\n\nNext: Drink up\n\nA version of this article was originally published in June 2008.\n\n1 of 2\n\n# Tagged in\n\nsunscreen\n\nbeauty\n\ninfographic\n\nsummer beauty\n\nbeauty and style\n\nsunburn\n\nsummer skin care\n\n# Comments\n\nFollow Us:\n\nFacebook\n\nfacebook\n\nTwitter\n\ntwitter\n\nPinterest\n\npinterest\n\nInstagram\n\ninstagram\n\nSheKnows.com Lifestyles© Copyright 2003-2018 SheKnows, LLC. 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6,908,802	How To Grill Sweet Potatoes	Before baking sweet potatoes on the grill, preheat the grill to medium. Then, wash the sweet potato and cut it in half lengthwise. Grease the cut side with butter, margarine or oil, and add any seasonings you prefer, like salt and pepper, or cinnamon and nutmeg. Tightly wrap the half in heavy duty aluminum foil and bake it on the grill for about 50 minutes. Once they’re cooked, uses tongs to move them onto a plate, and add your favorite garnish, like grated cheese, before serving.	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It’s quick and easy. You just peel the sweet potatoes, slice them into 1/4-inch slices, paint them with olive oil, sprinkle on some salt, and place on a hot grill.", "To serve, you want to slather them with some sort of vinaigrette—olive oil to keep them from tasting too dry, and an acid like lime juice or lemon juice to balance the sweetness of the sweet potatoes.", "We played around a bit with this recipe, after thinking we had “discovered” the wonderful combination of lime, cilantro, and sweet potatoes, only to find out many others have made a similar discovery. It’s a great combination!", "You can substitute lemon juice for the lime, lime is better but lemon juice will work. And you can substitute parsley for the cilantro, especially if you are one for whom cilantro tastes like soap.", "Otherwise stick with the cilantro, in our opinion, it just works better here than the parsley. We’ve also tried adding some minced garlic to the dressing, but I prefer it without it.", "While the grill is heating up, peel the sweet potatoes and slice lengthwise, or on a diagonal, into 1/4 inch-thick pieces.", "3 Grill the sweet potatoes: Once the grill is hot, lay the sweet potato pieces down onto the grill grates. Cover the grill and cook until each side gets some grill marks, between 3-6 minutes for each side, depending on how hot your grill is.", "Hello! All photos and content are copyright protected. Please do not use our photos without prior written permission. Thank you!", "This post may contain links to Amazon or other partners; your purchases via these links can benefit Simply Recipes. Read more about our affiliate linking policy.", "Elise Bauer is the founder of Simply Recipes. Elise launched Simply Recipes in 2003 as a way to keep track of her family's recipes, and along the way grew it into one of the most popular cooking websites in the world. Elise is dedicated to helping home cooks be successful in the kitchen. Elise is a graduate of Stanford University, and lives in Sacramento, California.", "post_id\| post_title\| score\| ingredient_score\| course_score\| recipe-type_score\| season_score\| cuisine_score\| special_diet_score\| ingredient_terms\| course_terms\| recipe-type_terms\| season_terms\| cuisine_terms\| special_diet_terms ---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|--- 10783\| Candied Yams\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian 15789\| Cider Vinaigrette Roasted Root Vegetables\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian 4178\| Holiday Spiced Sweet Potatoes (Yams)\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian 1518\| Maple-Glazed Yams with Pecan Topping\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian 9947\| Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian 23292\| Sweet Potato and Yukon Gold Bake\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian", "Your comment may need to be approved before it will appear on the site. Thanks for waiting. First time commenting? Please review the Comment Policy.", "* Sara Bir\nHi Lauren, I eat leftover roasted sweet potatoes all the time (including straight from the fridge), and I don’t see why grilled one should keep much differently.", "* September 4, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n * Mellissa\nI at them chilled the next day with an avocado. So good!!!", "Thank you for sharing this recipe Elise...I will never cook a sweet potato any other way going forward; this was the most amazing sweet potato dish I have ever tested period! All these years cooking on the grill and never knew about this...we were just dumbfounded on the flavors of this simple dish...nothing short of spectacular.", "Tasted wonderful! We cut ours a little thick so they took a bit longer and “drizzled/brushed” instead of “tossed” with the dressing. Still fabulous. Will definitely make again", "Made this today for the first time. Didn’t have lime+cilantro on hand, so we used lemon+parsley+dash of cumin. Was delicious!", "I didn’t have cilantro so I sprinkled on a little chili powder – this was easy and delish. I’d like to try with cilantro next time. I used the lime rather than lemon on a large yam rather than a regular sweet potato. Served with grilled tuna steaks. We will do this one again! :)", "I never comment on these recipes, but I made these tonight and these were the best sweet potatoes I’ve had in my life. Freaking amazing.", "These were great! I made a mix of sweet potatoes and yukon golds, and went with lemon instead of lime, and loved them. Great recipe.", "Excellent recipe. Grilled along side with the chicken and asparagus. I used lemon & cilantro on half, honey & sprinkled cinnamon sugar on the other.", "I really liked this but a little less lime. Might try the lemon next time.... was delicious for something new!", "I used lemon because I didn’t have lime the first time I made these. The second time I used lime juice with lime zest. I’d say the lemon juice (without zest) was much better! I really liked this recipe, thanks!", "I love a great simple dish and this one checks off the boxes. My husband accidentally bought lime juice in a bottle instead of fresh limes and I only had dried cilantro, so I substituted these ingredients. Otherwise I followed the directions and it was delicious! This recipe is a keeper, thanks.", "* · Reply\n\n* Elise Bauer\nHi Wendi, I’m so glad you liked the recipe! Regarding leaving the peels on, I think they might separate as the sweet potatoes cook. But I haven’t tried it, so if you do, please let us know how it turns out!", "Simply Delish. Followed recipe as is using a mandolin to slice the potato. Husband isn’t the greatest fan of sweet potatoes but liked these and said he would enjoy again. A fun twist on a simple side.", "Awesome!! Husband loved them too! Thanks for the recipe! I put the sauce on before and after I took them off the grill.", "We’re here to help you put dinner (and breakfast and lunch) on the table with less stress and more joy. Pull up a chair!" ] }, "parsed_md": "Grilled Sweet Potatoes Recipe \| Allrecipes\n\nSkip to content\n\n## Explore Allrecipes\n\nAllrecipes Allrecipes\n\n## Profile Menu\n\nGet Allrecipes Magazine this link opens in a new tab\n\nJoin Now\n\n### Account\n\n * Create a Profile\n * Newsletters\n * Help this link opens in a new tab\n\n### More\n\n * Shopping List\n * Cooking School this link opens in a new tab\n * Ask the Community this link opens in a new tab\n\nYour Account\n\n### Account\n\n * Your Profile\n * Email Preferences\n * Help this link opens in a new tab\n * Logout\n\n### More\n\n * Shopping List\n * Cooking School this link opens in a new tab\n * Ask the Community this link opens in a new tab\n\nLogin\n\nSweepstakes\n\n### Follow Us\n\n# Grilled Sweet Potatoes\n\nRating: 4.55 stars\n\n83 Ratings\n\n * 5 star values: 58\n * 4 star values: 17\n * 3 star values: 5\n * 2 star values: 2\n * 1 star values: 1\n\n * Read Reviews\n * Add Reviews\n\n * 83 Ratings\n * 64 Reviews\n * 11 Photos\n\nI don't really like the traditional sweet potato casserole, but my son loves\nsweet potatoes, so I try to come up with different ways to cook them. This\nspring I tried grilling them. These are now a favorite of mine and my sons.\n\nBy teetee830\n\nSave Pin Print\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n## Gallery\n\n\\+ 7 7 more images\n\n## Recipe Summary\n\nprep:\n\n10 mins\n\ncook:\n\n20 mins\n\ntotal:\n\n30 mins\n\nServings:\n\n4\n\nYield:\n\n4 servings\n\nNutrition Info\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## Ingredients\n\n4\n\nOriginal recipe yields 4 servings\n\nThe ingredient list now reflects the servings specified\n\n## Directions\n\n## Nutrition Facts\n\nPer Serving:\n\n274 calories; protein 3.7g; carbohydrates 52.6g; fat 6g; cholesterol 15.3mg;\nsodium 168.6mg. Full Nutrition\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## Reviews (64)\n\nRead More Reviews\n\n### Most helpful positive review\n\nJillian\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n08/30/2010\n\nExcellent! I partially microwaved the potatoes first to cut down on cooking\ntime. I put these into a foil pan sprayed with a bit of Pam to prevent\nsticking vs. foil packets. I love the sweet and spicy taste these have - it\nwas a nice accompaniment to grilled pork. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(70)\n\n### Most helpful critical review\n\nduboo\n\nAllstar\n\nRating: 3 stars\n\n05/25/2014\n\nI followed the recipe exactly and the procedure worked flawlessly however we\nwere lukewarm about the flavors in this. I think this recipe is perfect and\nneeds no alteration but it just wasn't \"us\" if that makes sense? Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(6)\n\n83 Ratings\n\n * 5 star values: 58\n * 4 star values: 17\n * 3 star values: 5\n * 2 star values: 2\n * 1 star values: 1\n\nReviews: Most Helpful\n\nMost Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest\n\nJillian\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n08/30/2010\n\nExcellent! I partially microwaved the potatoes first to cut down on cooking\ntime. I put these into a foil pan sprayed with a bit of Pam to prevent\nsticking vs. foil packets. I love the sweet and spicy taste these have - it\nwas a nice accompaniment to grilled pork. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(70)\n\nPat Turner\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n10/27/2010\n\nGreat flavors! I also didn't have room on my grill so I put the potatoes in a\nsingle layer in a casserole dish sprinkles the sugar and spices over them and\ndotted with butter. I baked it at 375 until the potatoes were soft turning\noccasionally to coat. Easy and so good! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(49)\n\nScott Kline\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n06/10/2010\n\nThese were great! If you have younger kids you may want to leave out the\ncayenne & substitute with cinnamon. My 4 year old was fine but they were a\nlittle too spicy for my 2 year old. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(37)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nMomi\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n08/30/2011\n\nWow! These sweet potatoes are AMAZING!! My kids loved this recipe - they said\nit tastes like pumpkin pie! I made a few tiny changes: I peeled and cut the\nsweet potatoes, put them in a bowl, tossed them with a little bit of olive oil\nuntil they were coated, added the sugar, cumin, a bit of cinnamon and Penzey's\nSmoky 4/S Seasoning and then tossed again until evenly seasoned. I grilled\nthem in the foil packets, and they were nicely caramelized. This recipe is a\nkeeper and will be served at future BBQs. Thanks, teetee830! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(23)\n\nNeeNee\n\nRating: 4 stars\n\n12/13/2010\n\nThis turned out pretty well. I slightly changed this recipe. I peeled then\ncubed the potatoes then boiled them for appx 10 minutes to cut back on cook\ntime. Then I seasoned and placed in foil and grilled. The flavor was great!\nMine were very soft not sure if it was just because I boiled them or if they\nwere supposed to be soft. Either way I enjoyed it and will try again. Next\ntime I may cook them on the stove same seasoning but like home fries. Read\nMore\n\nHelpful\n\n(12)\n\nAmy Lou\n\nRating: 4 stars\n\n11/08/2010\n\nThese were pretty good but I will make some changes in the future. The cumin\nflavor was a little overwhelming so I will probably halve it next time and\nmaybe add a bit more brown sugar. I also substituted cinnamon for the cayenne\npepper and that worked nicely. Overall a good recipe! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(10)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nTamra Murphy\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n03/07/2011\n\nLike the submitter, I don't care for sweet potatoes... at least that's what I\nthought! This was a family hit. I melted the butter and other ingredients in a\nbowl and tossed the diced potatoes in it first to evenly coat. Since some said\nit was too spicy for the kids I put a dash of cayenne and the rest paprika\n(hubby hates cinnamon). They didn't taste spicy at all this way. Easy to cook.\nI was suprised at how soft they were when they were so hard to cut through\nraw. Really good!! Thanks teetee830!! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(10)\n\nKulinaryKeri\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n06/23/2010\n\nDid not have enough room on the grill roasted in the oven! Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(9)\n\nKRAEZDAY\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n07/09/2010\n\nI did one large packet with cayenne and a smaller packet with cinnamon for my\n3yo. Both were delicious. I left them on for 30 minutes but I think 20 would\nhave been better. They were a little too soft and the butter burned on the\nbottom. Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(8)\n\nduboo\n\nAllstar\n\nRating: 3 stars\n\n05/25/2014\n\nI followed the recipe exactly and the procedure worked flawlessly however we\nwere lukewarm about the flavors in this. I think this recipe is perfect and\nneeds no alteration but it just wasn't \"us\" if that makes sense? Read More\n\nHelpful\n\n(6)\n\nMore Reviews\n\nBack to Grilled Sweet Potatoes\n\n## All Reviews for Grilled Sweet Potatoes\n\n\\- of Reviews\n\nReviews: Most Helpful\n\nMost Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## Share options\n\n## Nutritional Information\n\n## Grilled Sweet Potatoes\n\nServings Per Recipe: 4 Calories: 274.2\n\n% Daily Value \n\nprotein: 3.7g 8 %\n\ncarbohydrates: 52.6g 17 %\n\ndietary fiber: 6.9g 28 %\n\nsugars: 16.1g\n\nfat: 6g 9 %\n\nsaturated fat: 3.7g 19 %\n\ncholesterol: 15.3mg 5 %\n\nvitamin a iu: 32435.4IU 649 %\n\nniacin equivalents: 2.5mg 19 %\n\nvitamin b6: 0.5mg 30 %\n\nvitamin c: 5.6mg 9 %\n\nfolate: 25.4mcg 6 %\n\ncalcium: 80.5mg 8 %\n\niron: 1.8mg 10 %\n\nmagnesium: 59.6mg 21 %\n\npotassium: 787.4mg 22 %\n\nsodium: 168.6mg 7 %\n\nthiamin: 0.2mg 15 %\n\ncalories from fat: 54.1\n\nPercent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.\n\n*Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based\non available nutrient data.\n\n(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are\nfollowing a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or\nregistered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.\n\nPowered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights\nReserved\n\n## UGC Reviews Modal\n\n### Reviews for: Photos of Grilled Sweet Potatoes\n\nReviews: Most Helpful\n\nMost Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest\n\n1 of 64\n\nAll Reviews\n\nJillian\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n08/30/2010\n\nExcellent! I partially microwaved the potatoes first to cut down on cooking\ntime. I put these into a foil pan sprayed with a bit of Pam to prevent\nsticking vs. foil packets. I love the sweet and spicy taste these have - it\nwas a nice accompaniment to grilled pork.\n\nHelpful\n\n(70)\n\nPat Turner\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n10/27/2010\n\nGreat flavors! I also didn't have room on my grill so I put the potatoes in a\nsingle layer in a casserole dish sprinkles the sugar and spices over them and\ndotted with butter. I baked it at 375 until the potatoes were soft turning\noccasionally to coat. Easy and so good!\n\nHelpful\n\n(49)\n\nScott Kline\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n06/10/2010\n\nThese were great! If you have younger kids you may want to leave out the\ncayenne & substitute with cinnamon. My 4 year old was fine but they were a\nlittle too spicy for my 2 year old.\n\nHelpful\n\n(37)\n\nMomi\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n08/30/2011\n\nWow! These sweet potatoes are AMAZING!! My kids loved this recipe - they said\nit tastes like pumpkin pie! I made a few tiny changes: I peeled and cut the\nsweet potatoes, put them in a bowl, tossed them with a little bit of olive oil\nuntil they were coated, added the sugar, cumin, a bit of cinnamon and Penzey's\nSmoky 4/S Seasoning and then tossed again until evenly seasoned. I grilled\nthem in the foil packets, and they were nicely caramelized. This recipe is a\nkeeper and will be served at future BBQs. Thanks, teetee830!\n\nHelpful\n\n(23)\n\nNeeNee\n\nRating: 4 stars\n\n12/13/2010\n\nThis turned out pretty well. I slightly changed this recipe. I peeled then\ncubed the potatoes then boiled them for appx 10 minutes to cut back on cook\ntime. Then I seasoned and placed in foil and grilled. The flavor was great!\nMine were very soft not sure if it was just because I boiled them or if they\nwere supposed to be soft. Either way I enjoyed it and will try again. Next\ntime I may cook them on the stove same seasoning but like home fries.\n\nHelpful\n\n(12)\n\nAmy Lou\n\nRating: 4 stars\n\n11/08/2010\n\nThese were pretty good but I will make some changes in the future. The cumin\nflavor was a little overwhelming so I will probably halve it next time and\nmaybe add a bit more brown sugar. I also substituted cinnamon for the cayenne\npepper and that worked nicely. Overall a good recipe!\n\nHelpful\n\n(10)\n\nTamra Murphy\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n03/07/2011\n\nLike the submitter, I don't care for sweet potatoes... at least that's what I\nthought! This was a family hit. I melted the butter and other ingredients in a\nbowl and tossed the diced potatoes in it first to evenly coat. Since some said\nit was too spicy for the kids I put a dash of cayenne and the rest paprika\n(hubby hates cinnamon). They didn't taste spicy at all this way. Easy to cook.\nI was suprised at how soft they were when they were so hard to cut through\nraw. Really good!! Thanks teetee830!!\n\nHelpful\n\n(10)\n\nKulinaryKeri\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n06/23/2010\n\nDid not have enough room on the grill roasted in the oven!\n\nHelpful\n\n(9)\n\nKRAEZDAY\n\nRating: 5 stars\n\n07/09/2010\n\nI did one large packet with cayenne and a smaller packet with cinnamon for my\n3yo. Both were delicious. I left them on for 30 minutes but I think 20 would\nhave been better. They were a little too soft and the butter burned on the\nbottom.\n\nHelpful\n\n(8)\n\nduboo\n\nAllstar\n\nRating: 3 stars\n\n05/25/2014\n\nI followed the recipe exactly and the procedure worked flawlessly however we\nwere lukewarm about the flavors in this. 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Slice each potato lengthwise into eighths.", "Preheat a grill to medium or place a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Mix 1 tablespoon salt, the lime zest and cayenne in a small bowl.", "Brush the potato wedges with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on all sides (including the skin) and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter; immediately season with the salt mixture and sprinkle with cilantro.", "Sign up for the Recipe of the Day newsletter to receive editor-picked recipes, tips and videos delivered to your inbox daily. 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Parcook the potatoes: Place in a pot of water and boil until fork-tender; let cool. Slice each potato lengthwise into eighths.\n 2. Preheat a grill to medium or place a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Mix 1 tablespoon salt, the lime zest and cayenne in a small bowl.\n 3. Brush the potato wedges with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on all sides (including the skin) and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. 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When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise.", "Mix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes.", "Grill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes.", "Per Serving: 160 calories (30 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 210mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates, (5 g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 3g protein.", "Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember — we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information. See our Terms of Service.", "Selecting a store allows you to see that store's content throughout the site, such as sales, store events, and more.", "We have sent a confirmation email to {* emailAddressData }. 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When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Place potatoes on cool side of grill, cover, and let cook until a pair knife can be inserted into middle of wedge with no resistance, about 40 minutes. Move potatoes to hot side of grill and cook until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.", "All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.", "Josh has slow smoked and eaten so much pork, he's legally recognized as being part swine. He brings that love for barbecue, grilling, and cooking to Serious Eats as a regular recipe contributor.", "Post whatever you want, just keep it seriously about eats, seriously. We reserve the right to delete off-topic or inflammatory comments. 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It’s quick and easy. You just\npeel the sweet potatoes, slice them into 1/4-inch slices, paint them with\nolive oil, sprinkle on some salt, and place on a hot grill.\n\nTo serve, you want to slather them with some sort of vinaigrette—olive oil to\nkeep them from tasting too dry, and an acid like lime juice or lemon juice to\nbalance the sweetness of the sweet potatoes.\n\n### Our Favorite Videos\n\nWe played around a bit with this recipe, after thinking we had “discovered”\nthe wonderful combination of lime, cilantro, and sweet potatoes, only to find\nout many others have made a similar discovery. It’s a great combination!\n\nYou can substitute lemon juice for the lime, lime is better but lemon juice\nwill work. And you can substitute parsley for the cilantro, especially if you\nare one for whom cilantro tastes like soap.\n\nOtherwise stick with the cilantro, in our opinion, it just works better here\nthan the parsley. We’ve also tried adding some minced garlic to the dressing,\nbut I prefer it without it.\n\nFollow me on Pinterest\n\nSave It Saved Print\n\n## Grilled Sweet Potatoes Recipe\n\n * Prep time: 20 minutes\n * Cook time: 10 minutes\n * Yield: Serves 4\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 2 pounds sweet potatoes\n * 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil\n * Kosher salt\n\nDressing\n\n * 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (including tender stems)\n * 1 teaspoon of lime zest or lemon zest\n * 2 tablespoons of fresh lime or lemon juice\n * 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil\n * Pinch of salt\n\n### Method\n\n1 Prepare the grill, prep the sweet potatoes: Prepare your grill for hot,\ndirect heat.\n\nWhile the grill is heating up, peel the sweet potatoes and slice lengthwise,\nor on a diagonal, into 1/4 inch-thick pieces.\n\nCoat the sweet potato slices with olive oil and lightly sprinkle with Kosher\nsalt.\n\n2 Make cilantro lime dressing: Combine all of the dressing ingredients into a\nsmall bowl.\n\n3 Grill the sweet potatoes: Once the grill is hot, lay the sweet potato pieces\ndown onto the grill grates. Cover the grill and cook until each side gets some\ngrill marks, between 3-6 minutes for each side, depending on how hot your\ngrill is.\n\n4 Toss with dressing: Toss the sweet potatoes in a bowl with the dressing and\nserve hot.\n\nHello! All photos and content are copyright protected. Please do not use our\nphotos without prior written permission. Thank you!\n\nSave It Saved Print\n\n#### Products We Love\n\n### Heavy Duty BBQ Grilling Tools Set\n\n$44.97 (13% savings) on Amazon\n\nThis post may contain links to Amazon or other partners; your purchases via\nthese links can benefit Simply Recipes. Read more about our affiliate linking\npolicy.\n\nLinks:\n\nGrilled Sweet Potato Salad - from Kalyn's Kitchen\n\nGrilled Sweet Potatoes with Maple Vinaigrette - from Confections of a Foodie\nBride\n\nSpicy Sweet Potato Wedges - from Smitten Kitchen\n\nElise Bauer\n\nElise Bauer is the founder of Simply Recipes. Elise launched Simply Recipes in\n2003 as a way to keep track of her family's recipes, and along the way grew it\ninto one of the most popular cooking websites in the world. Elise is dedicated\nto helping home cooks be successful in the kitchen. Elise is a graduate of\nStanford University, and lives in Sacramento, California.\n\nMore from Elise\n\nFiled under: Side DishGrillQuick and EasyGluten-\nFreeVegetarianCilantroLimeSweet PotatoesVegetables\n\npost_id\| post_title\| score\| ingredient_score\| course_score\| recipe-type_score\|\nseason_score\| cuisine_score\| special_diet_score\| ingredient_terms\|\ncourse_terms\| recipe-type_terms\| season_terms\| cuisine_terms\|\nspecial_diet_terms \n---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \n10783\| Candied Yams\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 4.00\| Sweet\nPotatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian \n15789\| Cider Vinaigrette Roasted Root Vegetables\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\|\n0.00\| 0.00\| 4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian \n4178\| Holiday Spiced Sweet Potatoes (Yams)\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\|\n0.00\| 4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian \n1518\| Maple-Glazed Yams with Pecan Topping\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\|\n0.00\| 4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian \n9947\| Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\|\n4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian \n23292\| Sweet Potato and Yukon Gold Bake\| 20.00\| 14.00\| 2.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\| 0.00\|\n4.00\| Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables\| Side Dish\| Gluten-Free,Vegetarian \n \n### You may also like\n\n 1. Candied Yams\n\n 2. Cider Vinaigrette Roasted Root Vegetables\n\n 3. Holiday Spiced Sweet Potatoes (Yams)\n\n 4. Maple-Glazed Yams with Pecan Topping\n\n 5. Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries\n\n 6. Sweet Potato and Yukon Gold Bake\n\n### 64 Comments / Reviews\n\n### Grilled Sweet Potatoes Cancel reply\n\nYour comment may need to be approved before it will appear on the site. Thanks\nfor waiting. First time commenting? Please review the Comment Policy.\n\n 1. Mellissa\n\nThis was AMAZING!!! So unexpected and so easy...will make again and again!!!\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * September 8, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n 2. Lauren\n\nHas anyone ever tried to chill these after grilling?\n\n * September 3, 2020\n * · Reply\n\nShow Replies (1)\n\n * Sara Bir\n\nHi Lauren, I eat leftover roasted sweet potatoes all the time (including\nstraight from the fridge), and I don’t see why grilled one should keep much\ndifferently.\n\n * September 4, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n * Mellissa\n\nI at them chilled the next day with an avocado. So good!!!\n\n * September 8, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n * Sara Bir\n\n:)\n\n * September 8, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n 3. BDC\n\nThank you for sharing this recipe Elise...I will never cook a sweet potato any\nother way going forward; this was the most amazing sweet potato dish I have\never tested period! All these years cooking on the grill and never knew about\nthis...we were just dumbfounded on the flavors of this simple dish...nothing\nshort of spectacular.\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * June 29, 2020\n * · Reply\n\nShow Replies (1)\n\n * Elise Bauer\n\nWonderful BDC, I’m so glad you liked it!\n\n * June 29, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n 4. Lynnt850\n\nJust awesome! The dressing added a wonderful dimension to the sweet Potato.\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * June 6, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n 5. Denisse\n\nMade this today, and it was the perfect side dish!\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * May 27, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n 1. Jenna\n\nTasted wonderful! We cut ours a little thick so they took a bit longer and\n“drizzled/brushed” instead of “tossed” with the dressing. Still fabulous. Will\ndefinitely make again\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * May 24, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n 2. Dave C\n\ndelish. high heat on an oiled grill is key. keep flipping, as it will start to\nchar quickly.\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * April 25, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n 3. Adina\n\nMade this today for the first time. Didn’t have lime+cilantro on hand, so we\nused lemon+parsley+dash of cumin. Was delicious!\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * April 19, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n 4. Gretha\n\nI didn’t have cilantro so I sprinkled on a little chili powder – this was easy\nand delish. I’d like to try with cilantro next time. I used the lime rather\nthan lemon on a large yam rather than a regular sweet potato. Served with\ngrilled tuna steaks. We will do this one again! :)\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * March 19, 2020\n * · Reply\n\n 5. Maureen\n\nWonderful, simple recipe!\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\n 6. Beth Tooker\n\nThese were absolutely fabulous!!!!\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\n 7. Steve Parry\n\nI never comment on these recipes, but I made these tonight and these were the\nbest sweet potatoes I’ve had in my life. Freaking amazing.\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\n 8. Hydra\n\nThese were great! I made a mix of sweet potatoes and yukon golds, and went\nwith lemon instead of lime, and loved them. Great recipe.\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\n 9. Daniel\n\nExcellent recipe. Grilled along side with the chicken and asparagus. I used\nlemon & cilantro on half, honey & sprinkled cinnamon sugar on the other.\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\n 10. Nicole\n\nI really liked this but a little less lime. Might try the lemon next time....\nwas delicious for something new!\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\n 11. Rosa\n\nI used lemon because I didn’t have lime the first time I made these. The\nsecond time I used lime juice with lime zest. I’d say the lemon juice (without\nzest) was much better! I really liked this recipe, thanks!\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\n 12. Wendi\n\nI love a great simple dish and this one checks off the boxes. My husband\naccidentally bought lime juice in a bottle instead of fresh limes and I only\nhad dried cilantro, so I substituted these ingredients. Otherwise I followed\nthe directions and it was delicious! This recipe is a keeper, thanks.\n\nI wonder how this would turn out if I didn’t peel the sweet potatoes.\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\n * Elise Bauer\n\nHi Wendi, I’m so glad you liked the recipe! Regarding leaving the peels on, I\nthink they might separate as the sweet potatoes cook. But I haven’t tried it,\nso if you do, please let us know how it turns out!\n\n * · Reply\n\n 13. Jessica\n\nSimply Delish. Followed recipe as is using a mandolin to slice the potato.\nHusband isn’t the greatest fan of sweet potatoes but liked these and said he\nwould enjoy again. A fun twist on a simple side.\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\n 14. J.R. golfs\n\nGreat summertime dish to keep from cooking in the kitchen\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\n 15. Rebecca\n\nAwesome!! Husband loved them too! Thanks for the recipe! I put the sauce on\nbefore and after I took them off the grill.\n\nxxxxxyyyyy\n\n * · Reply\n\nView More\n\n›\n\nGrilled Sweet Potatoes\n\nCandied Yams\n\nCider Vinaigrette Roasted Root Vegetables\n\nHoliday Spiced Sweet Potatoes (Yams)\n\nMaple-Glazed Yams with Pecan Topping\n\nOven Baked Sweet Potato Fries\n\nSweet Potato and Yukon Gold Bake\n\n### Recipe Categories\n\n#### Featured\n\n * Fall Baking!\n * Quick Weeknight Meals\n * Game Day Favorites\n * Restaurant Recipes at Home\n * Weekly Meal Plans\n * Cooking for Two\n * Eat Your Food! (Kid-friendly)\n * Editors’ Favorite Tools & Equipment\n * Produce Guides\n * Equipment Guides\n\n### Welcome to Simply Recipes!\n\nWe’re here to help you put dinner (and breakfast and lunch) on the table with\nless stress and more joy. 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(Side note, I can’t believe that post is from all the way back in 2011!).", "Recently I’ve shifted to making more baked sweet potatoes on the barbecue because they are just packed with nutrients. It’s so simple and you end up with a perfectly cooked, nutrient packed side dish (sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins).", "It’s kind of amazing, if I do say so myself. I like to top mine with a touch of sour cream (you could also use yogurt as a substitution), fresh chives from the garden and a touch of smoked paprika or chilli powder.", "May I also suggest my grilled sweet potato wedges if you’d like to try some more sweet potatoes on the barbecue!", "I’ve really been soaking up the warm, sunny days and enjoying a barbecue (or two) pretty much every weekend. I don’t see this pattern changing anytime soon, there isn’t anything better to do in the summer, is there? Whether it’s chicken skewers, burgers or grilled vegetables I love spending time outside grilling up a storm.", "Now, I’m definitely not what I would consider to be a grill-master, but I have learned a few things about the grill over the years. That said, I do overcook pork and burn chicken on a regular basis (what can I say, I’m a work in progress) but this recipe for baked sweet potatoes is foolproof.", "You literally cannot mess it up. If you’re going to be heading to a potluck over the summer and you’re a little nervous about what to bring, I highly recommend this recipe.", "And don’t forget the toppings! I topped mine with some sour cream, chili powder, cumin and fresh chives from the garden. A touch of cilantro would also be a great addition. You could even go ahead and add some black beans, corn and other favourite taco elements and make this baked sweet potato into a meal.", "I love when a meal can be made entirely using one heat source, the oven in the winter and the grill in the summer. With these baked potatoes, you can put your side dish worries aside.", "The best part is, these can be prepped in advance, just wrap a few sweet potatoes in foil and bring them out to the campsite or up to the cottage. I find that figuring out dinner on the way up north after a full week of work can be a challenge, but having dishes that can be prepped in advance make it that much more simple.", "I also like to make regular baked potatoes on the barbecue as well, that way you give people the option if for some reason they are a little crazy and don’t love sweet potatoes!", "Place sweet potatoes on grill, close lid and cook for 40 minutes. Check doneness (I just squeeze with barbecue tongs). Depending on the size of your sweet potatoes they may need another 20-30 minutes.", "Filed Under: 5 Ingredient Recipes, easy, gluten free, grilling, side dish, vegetarian Tagged With: barbecue, easy, gluten free, grilling, healthy, side dish, summer recipes, sweet potatoes", "Baked sweet potato on the BBQ is definitely delicious!! I love that you've added chili powder and cumin. Great recipe ;-)", "I have never done this before! These look incredible. I baked sweet potatoes in the oven a couple of days ago and I totally regretted it bc it heats up the house. Must try!!! Cute photo, by the way and gorgeous sweet potato photography! I want to dive right in!", "Thank you, Allison! It's such an easy way to cook them, I highly recommend it, especially if you're feeding a crowd. No fuss, just throw them on the BBQ!", "Great idea! I never thought to do sweet potatoes on the grill... Now I will. Have you ever tried maple & orange juice mixed into a sweet potato? Grill 'em all!", "Hi Ann Marie, it looks like I was having a problem with my Pinterest sharing tool, it should be working now. Thanks for your support!", "Do you leave them over direct heat or indirect heat with the lid closed? Seems like leaving them over direct heat for 40 minutes would be too intense. I plan on cooking these tonight but not sure about that đetail.", "Hi Christy, because it's a medium-low heat, the sweet potatoes are fine for the entire 40 minutes! I hope you enjoyed the recipe.", "Another perfect EBF Recipe!! I was looking for a new method to prepare sweet potatoes and this didn’t disappoint. I highly recommend throwing this into your summer grilling repertoire.", "So glad you enjoyed this recipe Ronda, thank you for letting me know and taking the time to leave a comment!", "[...] herb butter Delicious summer veggie kebabs Grilled veggies in foil packets Peppery grilled okra Sweet potatoes on the BBQ Grilled butternut [...]", "Hi, I'm Louisa Clements but you can call me Lou and welcome to Living Lou. I create simple, fresh + flavorful recipes for the modern kitchen." ] }, "parsed_md": "Spiced Grilled Sweet Potatoes \| Whole Foods Market\n\nSkip to main content\n\nWhole Foods Market\n\nWelcome\n\n(find a store)\n\n## User menu\n\n * Find a Store\n * On Sale\n * Recipes\n * Shop\n * Contact Us\n * Sign In / Register\n\n## Global Search\n\nWhole Foods Market\n\n * Healthy Eating\n\n * Getting Started\n\n * Eat Real FoodTM\n\n * What to Eat\n\n * Weekly Meal Plans\n * The Engine 2® Diet\n\n * Healthy Cooking\n\n * Healthy Pantry\n * Cooking Techniques\n\n * Family and Special Diets\n\n * Back to School\n * Diets & Lifestyle\n\n * About Our Products\n\n * Our Quality Standards\n\n * Organic Food\n * Food Ingredients\n * Animal Welfare\n * Body Care Standards\n * Fresh Produce and Flowers\n * More\n\n * Food Safety\n\n * Cold Storage Chart\n * Handling Meat & Poultry\n * Handling Seafood\n * Methyl-mercury in Seafood\n * Product Recalls\n * More\n\n * Our Brands\n\n * 365 Everyday Value\n * Engine 2® Plant-Strong®\n * Whole Foods Market Brand\n * Whole Trade®\n\n * Locally Grown\n\n * Local Vendor Profiles\n\n * GMOs: What You Should Know\n\n * GMO Facts\n\n * Recipes\n\n * Recipes\n\n * Featured\n * Newest\n * Top Rated\n\n * Cooking & Entertainment Guides\n\n * Holiday Guide\n * Summer Foods on the Go\n * Complete Grilling Guide\n\n * Food Guides\n\n * Beans\n * Chocolate\n * Cooking Oils\n * Dairy Products\n * Eggs\n * More\n\n * Recipe Collections\n\n * Our Favorite Kabobs\n * Sizzling Shrimp Recipes\n * Everything on the Grill\n * Burgers\n * Fresh Tomato Recipes\n * More\n\n * Online Ordering\n\n * Available At Your Store\n\n * Catering & Holiday Ordering\n\n * U.S. and Canada\n\n * Gift Cards\n\n * Our Mission & Values\n\n * Our Values\n\n * Our Core Values\n\n * Commitment to Society\n\n * Community Giving\n * Local Producer Loan Program\n * Whole Kids Foundation\n * Whole Planet Foundation\n * Whole Cities Foundation\n\n * Environmental Stewardship\n\n * Eco Scale\n * Green Mission\n * Tips for Going Green\n\n * Seafood Sustainability\n\n * Sustainable Wild-Caught Seafood\n * Farm-Raised Seafood\n * Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainable Seafood\n * Whole Foods Market Introduces Certified Sustainable Seafood\n * Sustainable Canned Tuna\n\n * Whole Trade® Program\n\n * Whole Trade Products\n * Our Certifier Partners\n\n * Animal Welfare\n\n * Animal Welfare Basics\n\n * Blogs\n\n * Whole Story\n\n * Whole Story Blog\n\n * CEO Blogs\n\n * John Mackey's Blog\n\n * Store Departments\n\n * Unique To Your Store\n\n * Events Calendar\n * Find Your Store\n\n * Store Departments\n\n * Bakery\n * Beer\n * Bulk\n * Cheese\n * Coffee & Tea\n * Flowers and Floral Arrangements\n * Grocery\n * Meat & Poultry\n * Prepared Foods\n * Produce\n * Seafood\n * Wine\n * Whole Body\n * Pets\n\nHome » Recipes » Spiced Grilled Sweet Potatoes\n\n# Spiced Grilled Sweet Potatoes\n\nRated:\n\nRecipe Rating: 3.44403\n\nTweet\n\nServes 8\n\nA simple spice rub makes a tasty complement to grilled sweet potatoes. Serve\nalongside grilled pork, chicken or other vegetables.\n\n * Log in or create an account to save favorite recipes to your Recipe Box\n * print\n * email\n\nCheck out our top pins!\n\nHome » Recipes » Spiced Grilled Sweet Potatoes\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well\n * 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt\n * 1 teaspoon ground cumin\n * 1 teaspoon paprika\n * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon\n * 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder\n * 2 tablespoons cider vinegar\n * 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil\n\nMethod:\n\nCover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil.\nSimmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7\nminutes. Drain well. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise.\n\nMix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream.\nBrush this mixture on sweet potatoes.\n\nGrill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill\nmarks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes.\n\nServe potatoes warm.\n\nNutritional Info:\n\nPer Serving: 160 calories (30 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 210mg sodium, 30g\ncarbohydrates, (5 g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 3g protein.\n\nSpecial Diets:\n\n * Dairy Free\n * Gluten Free\n * Vegan\n * Vegetarian\n * High Fiber\n * Wheat Free\n\nNote: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational\npurposes. But remember — we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the\nadvice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change,\ncheck product labels for the most recent ingredient information. 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Different foods like different heats—while a steak will appreciate a nice searing heat, over the same fire a chicken will quickly burn to a crisp before it ever has the chance to cook—so gauging your fire's temperature is a crucial step before slamming down some food.", "Luckily one of the best ways to figure this out is completely free, fairly accurate, and always on hand. Well, it is your hand.", "Hover your hand about four to five inches above the cooking grate and count the seconds it takes until you're positive your skin will melt off if you leave it there any longer. With the findings, you can determine if the fire is...", "2 to 3 seconds; 450 to 650°F Right after the coals are dumped from the chimney, the heat is extreme—too hot to cook almost anything. You may be ranging more around the 1-second mark here, which is why this is the time to let the coals heat up that dirty cooking grate for about 5 minutes, then scrub it off and test again. Now you should be more in the area of 2 to 3 seconds, and also playing with a temperature that won't be sustained long. If there's a tuna steak or thin pork chop that's going benefit from a quick and hot cook, now's the time to get that done.", "4 to 5 seconds; 375 to 450 °F The second the charcoal is lit and spread out, it starts losing heat. It will only take about 5 to 10 minutes to go from high heat to medium-high, and a lot of your direct grilling will most likely be done in this range. This is the temperature that makes things like burgers, sliced veggies, and fish really shine. The power of the sear is still in full effect, but with a slightly lower temperature the food is afforded more time to cook properly and thoroughly. The medium-high range will sustain longer than high, but you're still looking at about a 10 to 15 minute window with the grill uncovered.", "6 to 7 seconds; 325 to 375°F Totally middle of the road, offering everything the name implies—a fire low enough to gently cook, while still hot enough to brown outsides nicely during longer cooking times. This is the king of the indirect cook: chickens, turkeys, roasts. They all love a soothing medium heat. A well-seasoned grill with the lid on can easily keep in the medium range for 45 to 60 minutes, which is perfect for those longer cooking items.", "8 to 10 seconds; 250°F to 325°F Once you drop to around the 300°F mark, you're dealing with a fire that isn't going to brown anything. If you're working with direct grilling, it's time to replenish those coals and get the grill back up to temperature. The heat's going to start fading quicker when you reach this range too, but never being one to waste heat, if I'm not replenishing at this point, my grill goes from cooker to warmer—reheating anything that may be sitting around that went cold, and I do mean anything—once even bringing a hardened zeppole back to delicious life.", "11 to 15 seconds; 225 to 250°F When you're this low, you're no longer grilling, but barbecuing (as long as you add smoke into the equation). At this temperature the fat and connective tissue in ribs, pork shoulders, and briskets slowly, but surely melts away, transforming the toughest cuts into moist and tender delights that gives me purpose. You can transform a kettle grill into a smoker, but my experience with this has been shoddy. Sure, it works in a pinch, but it requires charcoal changes almost every hour and keeping a nearly constant eye on the temperature. For cooking in the low range, I recommend getting a smoker, a book, and a days worth of cold beers and just sit back and enjoy the good life.", "As you might have noticed, the range of temperatures happens pretty quickly with charcoal, going from searing-high to a whimpering low in just about an hour. This can sometimes lead to frustration, creating extra work to keep the grill at a desired temperature. As much as I hate to admit it, gas grills have a one-up over charcoal in this arena. It doesn't always have to be difficult though—just grab your trusty grill lid and make use of those air vents to own that fire.", "Like any fire, charcoal needs oxygen to survive, and if you can control the amount of oxygen that gets to it, you can effectively control the temperature. All good charcoal grills will have at least two air vents: one on the bottom half of the grill, and one at the top. Adjusting these restricts the air flow in and out of the grill, thus giving a handle on the heat being produced. With my 22-inch Weber kettle, I've found keeping both vents open will give me a good medium-high heat, while closing the top and leaving the bottom vent open results in a sustained medium. Closing all vents will cut off the air flow and extinguish the fire, handy when you're done for the day, but very sad if that's not what you meant to do.", "Charcoal choice also makes a difference in heat control. Lump charcoal will burn hotter for longer, is much quicker to react to air adjustments, but burns for a slightly shorter period than briquettes. The oft-hated briquettes will usually burn longer at a more steady temperature—the reason I stand by them for for cooking low-and-slow—but are slower to change temperatures based on air flow.", "Both charcoals have a place in my life, choosing one or the other based on what I'll be cooking, but they're so different that I recommend trying both yourself to figure out what gives you the best workable heat.", "With lots of heat variables to choose from, there's much that can be accomplished on the grill. A little know-how is all it takes to get the grill just where you want it, at which point you can rightfully dub yourself \"Master of the Flames.\"", "All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.", "Josh has slow smoked and eaten so much pork, he's legally recognized as being part swine. He brings that love for barbecue, grilling, and cooking to Serious Eats as a regular recipe contributor.", "Post whatever you want, just keep it seriously about eats, seriously. We reserve the right to delete off-topic or inflammatory comments. Learn more in the Comment Policy section of our Terms of Use page." ] }, "parsed_md": "Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe \| Serious Eats\n\nGet these ingredients for curbside pickup or delivery!\n\nAdd to Shopping List\n\n Sweet Potatoes and Yams\n * Sides\n * Christmas\n * Dairy-Free\n * Grilling\n * Memorial Day\n * ...\n\nMore Breadcrumbs\n\n * Recipes\n * Ingredient\n * Vegetables\n * Sweet Potatoes and Yams\n\n * Recipes\n * Meal\n * Sides\n\n * Recipes\n * Seasonal and Holiday\n * Christmas\n\n * Recipes\n * Diet\n * Dairy-Free\n\n * Recipes\n * Method\n * Grilling\n\n * Recipes\n * Seasonal and Holiday\n * Memorial Day\n\n * Recipes\n * Seasonal and Holiday\n * Thanksgiving\n\n * Recipes\n * Diet\n * Vegan\n\n * Recipes\n * Diet\n * Vegetarian\n\n# Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe\n\nJoshua Bousel\n\n5 Printer-Friendly Version\n\nPublished: February 14, 2014 Last Updated: November 5, 2018\n\n[Photographs: Joshua Bousel]\n\nRichly sweet and creamy innards matched with a slightly crisp exterior make\nthese some incredible grilled sweet potatoes.\n\nRead more: Grilling: Sweet Potato Wedges\n\n## What's New On Serious Eats\n\n * Yield:Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish\n * Active time: 10 minutes\n * Total time:50 minutes\n\n## Ingredients\n\n * For the Seasoning:\n * 1 teaspoon paprika\n * 1 teaspoon cumin\n * 1 teaspoon chili powder\n * 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper\n * 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and each cut into 8 equal wedges\n * 1/4 cup olive oil\n * Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper\n * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves\n * Type of fire: two-zone indirect\n * Grill heat: medium-high\n\n## Directions\n\n 1. 1.\n\nTo make the seasoning: Mix together paprika, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne\npepper in a small bowl, set aside.\n\n 2. 2.\n\nPlace potato wedges in a large bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat evenly.\nSeason with salt and pepper to taste.\n\n 3. 3.\n\nLight one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered\nwith gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal\ngrate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5\nminutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Place potatoes on cool side of\ngrill, cover, and let cook until a pair knife can be inserted into middle of\nwedge with no resistance, about 40 minutes. Move potatoes to hot side of grill\nand cook until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.\n\n 4. 4.\n\nTransfer potatoes to a serving platter and sprinkle with prepared seasoning to\ntaste. Sprinkle with parsley. 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Please sign in.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.livinglou.com/baked-sweet-potatoes-barbecue/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201026224125/https://www.livinglou.com/baked-sweet-potatoes-barbecue/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Grilled Sweet Potato and Pepper Foil Pack Recipe", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Baked Sweet Potatoes on the BBQ — Living Lou\n\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n * Skip to footer\n\nLiving Lou\n\nSimple, fresh and flavourful recipes.\n\n# Baked Sweet Potatoes on the BBQ\n\nPost last edited June 21, 2019 \| 20 Comments\n\n * Share\n * Tweet\n * Pinterest\n\nBaked sweet potatoes on the barbecue is an easy, healthy side dish for a\nsummer cookout! This is a foolproof method for perfect baked potatoes every\ntime. This post contains affiliate links.\n\nOne of my favourite things to make for a summer cookout are baked potatoes on\nthe barbecue and these sweet potatoes are just the next logical step. I’ve\nbeen making baked potatoes for years in the oven, but I started making them on\nthe barbecue back in 2011. (Side note, I can’t believe that post is from all\nthe way back in 2011!).\n\nRecently I’ve shifted to making more baked sweet potatoes on the barbecue\nbecause they are just packed with nutrients. It’s so simple and you end up\nwith a perfectly cooked, nutrient packed side dish (sweet potatoes are packed\nwith vitamins).\n\nIt’s kind of amazing, if I do say so myself. I like to top mine with a touch\nof sour cream (you could also use yogurt as a substitution), fresh chives from\nthe garden and a touch of smoked paprika or chilli powder.\n\nMay I also suggest my grilled sweet potato wedges if you’d like to try some\nmore sweet potatoes on the barbecue!\n\nI’ve really been soaking up the warm, sunny days and enjoying a barbecue (or\ntwo) pretty much every weekend. I don’t see this pattern changing anytime\nsoon, there isn’t anything better to do in the summer, is there? Whether it’s\nchicken skewers, burgers or grilled vegetables I love spending time outside\ngrilling up a storm.\n\nPlus, it’s just too hot to turn on the oven inside, so co complaints for every\nmeal grilled.\n\nNow, I’m definitely not what I would consider to be a grill-master, but I have\nlearned a few things about the grill over the years. That said, I do overcook\npork and burn chicken on a regular basis (what can I say, I’m a work in\nprogress) but this recipe for baked sweet potatoes is foolproof.\n\nYou literally cannot mess it up. If you’re going to be heading to a potluck\nover the summer and you’re a little nervous about what to bring, I highly\nrecommend this recipe.\n\nMy dog Sophie and I outside over the weekend via Instagram.\n\nAnd don’t forget the toppings! I topped mine with some sour cream, chili\npowder, cumin and fresh chives from the garden. A touch of cilantro would also\nbe a great addition. You could even go ahead and add some black beans, corn\nand other favourite taco elements and make this baked sweet potato into a\nmeal.\n\nI love when a meal can be made entirely using one heat source, the oven in the\nwinter and the grill in the summer. With these baked potatoes, you can put\nyour side dish worries aside.\n\nTry my regular baked potatoes on the bbq.\n\nThe best part is, these can be prepped in advance, just wrap a few sweet\npotatoes in foil and bring them out to the campsite or up to the cottage. I\nfind that figuring out dinner on the way up north after a full week of work\ncan be a challenge, but having dishes that can be prepped in advance make it\nthat much more simple.\n\nI also like to make regular baked potatoes on the barbecue as well, that way\nyou give people the option if for some reason they are a little crazy and\ndon’t love sweet potatoes!\n\n#### Baked sweet potatoes on the barbecue recipe breakdown\n\nMake baked sweet potatoes on the barbecue for a simple and healthy barbecue\nside dish.\n\nBaked Sweet Potatoes on the Barbecue\n\nBaked sweet potatoes on the barbecue are the perfect, healthy side dish for\nyour summer cookout!\n\nSave Recipe\n\nPrint Recipe\n\n5 based on 5 review(s)\n\nMy Recipes My Lists My Calendar\n\nIngredients\n\n * Medium sweet potatoes\n * Tin foil\n * Toppings (sour cream, cheese, chili powder, cumin, black beans, chives, etc.)\n\nInstructions\n\n 1. Preheat grill over medium-low heat,\n 2. Tightly wrap sweet potatoes in tin foil.\n 3. Place sweet potatoes on grill, close lid and cook for 40 minutes. Check doneness (I just squeeze with barbecue tongs). Depending on the size of your sweet potatoes they may need another 20-30 minutes.\n 4. Continue cooking until fully cooked.\n\nNotes\n\nBy Louisa Clements\n\n#### Nutrition\n\n7.8.1.2\n\n72\n\nhttps://www.livinglou.com/baked-sweet-potatoes-barbecue/\n\nLet me know you try making these baked sweet potatoes on the barbecue in the\ncomments below.\n\nFiled Under: 5 Ingredient Recipes, easy, gluten free, grilling, side dish,\nvegetarian Tagged With: barbecue, easy, gluten free, grilling, healthy, side\ndish, summer recipes, sweet potatoes\n\nPrevious Post: « Secret to a Show-Stopping Planter\n\nNext Post: Peri Peri & Walnut Mustard Salmon »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen\n\nJune 5, 2014 at 11:28 am\n\nBaked sweet potato on the BBQ is definitely delicious!! I love that you've\nadded chili powder and cumin. Great recipe ;-)\n\nReply\n\n * Lou\n\nJune 8, 2014 at 5:36 pm\n\nThanks, Olivia. Such a great side dish!\n\nReply\n\n 2. Allison\n\nJune 11, 2014 at 8:57 am\n\nI have never done this before! These look incredible. I baked sweet potatoes\nin the oven a couple of days ago and I totally regretted it bc it heats up the\nhouse. Must try!!! Cute photo, by the way and gorgeous sweet potato\nphotography! I want to dive right in!\n\nReply\n\n * Lou\n\nJune 13, 2014 at 11:00 am\n\nThank you, Allison! It's such an easy way to cook them, I highly recommend it,\nespecially if you're feeding a crowd. No fuss, just throw them on the BBQ!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Josh\n\nJune 29, 2017 at 12:52 pm\n\nGreat idea! I never thought to do sweet potatoes on the grill... Now I will.\nHave you ever tried maple & orange juice mixed into a sweet potato? Grill 'em\nall!\n\nReply\n\n * Lou\n\nJuly 24, 2017 at 10:46 pm\n\nThanks Josh! That sounds delicious, I've never tried it, but I think I have to\nASAP!\n\nReply\n\n 4. Ann Marie\n\nMarch 23, 2019 at 6:49 pm\n\nI’d like to pin this recipe how could I do that? Thanks\n\n★★★★★\n\nReply\n\n * Lou\n\nApril 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm\n\nHi Ann Marie, it looks like I was having a problem with my Pinterest sharing\ntool, it should be working now. Thanks for your support!\n\nReply\n\n 5. Kathy York\n\nDecember 27, 2019 at 9:00 pm\n\nDo you pierce your sweet potatoes before grilling? Thanks!! By the way, your\nsweet potato looks amazing!!\n\nReply\n\n * Louisa Clements\n\nJanuary 3, 2020 at 6:44 pm\n\nHi Kathy, yes I pierce the potatoes before grilling. I hope you enjoy this\nrecipe!\n\nReply\n\n 6. Christy\n\nMay 2, 2020 at 7:08 pm\n\nDo you leave them over direct heat or indirect heat with the lid closed? Seems\nlike leaving them over direct heat for 40 minutes would be too intense. I plan\non cooking these tonight but not sure about that đetail.\n\nReply\n\n * Louisa Clements\n\nMay 15, 2020 at 11:51 am\n\nHi Christy, because it's a medium-low heat, the sweet potatoes are fine for\nthe entire 40 minutes! I hope you enjoyed the recipe.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Joe\n\nJuly 12, 2020 at 6:28 pm\n\nThank you! Great recipe with the recommended toppings! Love the black beans\nalong with it. Good stuff!\n\nReply\n\n * Louisa Clements\n\nJuly 15, 2020 at 2:54 pm\n\nSo glad you enjoyed this, Joe! Thanks for letting me know.\n\nReply\n\n 8. Ronda\n\nAugust 26, 2020 at 9:44 pm\n\nAnother perfect EBF Recipe!! I was looking for a new method to prepare sweet\npotatoes and this didn’t disappoint. I highly recommend throwing this into\nyour summer grilling repertoire.\n\n★★★★★\n\nReply\n\n * Louisa Clements\n\nSeptember 17, 2020 at 4:02 pm\n\nSo glad you enjoyed this recipe Ronda, thank you for letting me know and\ntaking the time to leave a comment!\n\nReply\n\n 9. Ford\n\nSeptember 14, 2020 at 1:33 pm\n\nThank you! Great recipe with the recommended toppings! Love the black beans\nalong with it. Good stuff!\n\n★★★★★\n\nReply\n\n * Louisa Clements\n\nSeptember 17, 2020 at 4:00 pm\n\nSo glad you enjoyed this recipe and the toppings! Thanks for letting me know.\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. 15 Barbecue Dishes That Will Make You Want to Take Up Open Cooking - Genpie says:\n\nMay 12, 2015 at 1:50 pm\n\n[...] Sweet Potato Barbecue [...]\n\nReply\n\n 2. 40 Easy Grilling Recipes says:\n\nMay 13, 2016 at 10:56 am\n\n[...] herb butter Delicious summer veggie kebabs Grilled veggies in foil\npackets Peppery grilled okra Sweet potatoes on the BBQ Grilled butternut [...]\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nPage 1 of 11\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\n### Meet Lou\n\nHi, I'm Louisa Clements but you can call me Lou and welcome to Living Lou. 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Our goal is to help you make smarter financial decisions by providing you with interactive tools and financial calculators, publishing original and objective content, by enabling you to conduct research and compare information for free - so that you can make financial decisions with confidence. Bankrate has partnerships with issuers including, but not limited to, American Express, Bank of America, Capital One, Chase, Citi and Discover.", "The offers that appear on this site are from companies that compensate us. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site, including, for example, the order in which they may appear within the listing categories. But this compensation does not influence the information we publish, or the reviews that you see on this site. We do not include the universe of companies or financial offers that may be available to you.", "At Bankrate we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions. While we adhere to strict , this post may contain references to products from our partners. Here’s an explanation for .", "Bankrate follows a strict editorial policy, so you can trust that we’re putting your interests first. Our award-winning editors and reporters create honest and accurate content to help you make the right financial decisions.", "We value your trust. Our mission is to provide readers with accurate and unbiased information, and we have editorial standards in place to ensure that happens. Our editors and reporters thoroughly fact-check editorial content to ensure the information you’re reading is accurate. We maintain a firewall between our advertisers and our editorial team. Our editorial team does not receive direct compensation from our advertisers.", "Bankrate’s editorial team writes on behalf of YOU – the reader. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. We follow strict guidelines to ensure that our editorial content is not influenced by advertisers. Our editorial team receives no direct compensation from advertisers, and our content is thoroughly fact-checked to ensure accuracy. So, whether you’re reading an article or a review, you can trust that you’re getting credible and dependable information.", "You have money questions. Bankrate has answers. Our experts have been helping you master your money for over four decades. We continually strive to provide consumers with the expert advice and tools needed to succeed throughout life’s financial journey.", "Bankrate follows a strict editorial policy, so you can trust that our content is honest and accurate. Our award-winning editors and reporters create honest and accurate content to help you make the right financial decisions. The content created by our editorial staff is objective, factual, and not influenced by our advertisers.", "We’re transparent about how we are able to bring quality content, competitive rates, and useful tools to you by explaining how we make money.", "Bankrate.com is an independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison service. We are compensated in exchange for placement of sponsored products and, services, or by you clicking on certain links posted on our site. Therefore, this compensation may impact how, where and in what order products appear within listing categories. Other factors, such as our own proprietary website rules and whether a product is offered in your area or at your self- selected credit score range can also impact how and where products appear on this site. While we strive to provide a wide range offers, Bankrate does not include information about every financial or credit product or service.", "Work-from-home jobs were on the rise well before the coronavirus forced businesses to vacate their work spaces. Now, the demand for remote work is greater than ever.", "Julia Pollak, labor economist for online employment marketplace ZipRecruiter, says the firm’s work-from-home job postings have risen sixfold, from under 2 percent to more than 12 percent of the listings. She expects this trend to continue.", "“Employers are much happier with the work-from-home experience than they expected,” Pollak says. “This could stick. Employers seem to be embracing this new reality, now that they’ve had experience with it. It worked better than they thought and they’re under tremendous pressure to cut costs.", "“We are likely at a tipping point where some level of remote and flexible work will become a long-term and important component of a healthy organization, both in emergency preparedness and regular operations,” says Brie Reynolds, career development manager and coach at FlexJobs.", "Working from home has benefits for both workers and employers. Studies by Global Workplace Analytics, a San Diego research and consulting firm, have shown that telecommuting saves employers and workers time and money, reduces stress, increases productivity, lowers exposure to office colds and flus, and helps the environment by reducing the number of commuters.", "However, for every real work-at-home job, there are dozens of frauds. Scammers try to steal your identity and/or money by getting personal information that a new hire would be expected to give an employer, such as a Social Security number or bank account number.", "When considering a work-from-home job, put up your scam-detection radar. “First and foremost, trust your gut,” advises Christine Durst, who runs Rat Race Rebellion, an online job site that caters to the work-at-home and virtual workforce. “Almost every scam victim I’ve spoken with says, ‘I sort of felt like something wasn’t right.’”", "Bankrate has put together a list of 20 legitimate work-at-home jobs. Wage and job-growth data comes from the 2018 edition of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook. The BLS lists “median” wages rather than “average” wages. The median wage is in the middle of the data set, with half of the jobs paying less and half paying more. BLS job-growth projections are for 2018 to 2028.", "Web developers create and design websites for personal or commercial use. They can put their skills to use in publishing, advertising, management consulting, computer systems design and other fields.", "Kate Lister, president of Global Workplace Analytics and co-author of “Undress for Success: The Naked Truth About Making Money at Home,” names computer support specialist as one of her top work-at-home jobs.", "Virtual assistants provide administrative, technical and/or creative services for a wide range of industries such as health care, legal, government and finance. You can own a virtual assistant business or work for a company that makes you available to clients.", "Because virtual assistants work in many different fields, the pay range is broad. The highest-paid virtual assistants work full time and offer executive support or higher-pay services such as web design, says Rat Race’s Durst.", "If you have a native-level proficiency in English and at least one other language, you can find work-from-home job opportunities with schools, hospitals, courts, corporations and other public and private sector entities. Interpreters work in a spoken language or sign language; translators work with written or audio documents.", "Marriage and family therapists usually work full time and many have private practices. Online video conferencing apps such as Zoom and Skype make it possible for therapists and their patients to talk without either of them having to commute.", "The BLS growth outlook for this profession is “much faster than average,” with 22 percent growth projected over 10 years.", "Lisa Marie Bobby, founder and clinical director of GrowingSelf.com, a Denver- based marriage, family therapy and life-coach practice, has been meeting patients online since 2010. She says it’s easier and is a more efficient use of time.", "“It’s a 45-minute meeting versus a three-hour event that you have to find time for,” she says, adding that online therapy sessions are more conducive to regular attendance and reduce patient no-shows.", "Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, such as legal research and preparing documents. Though most work for law firms, these jobs can be found at government agencies and corporate legal departments", "“With more states allowing children to attend public school online, there’s been growing demand for K-12 teachers,” Durst says. “We’re seeing a huge demand for people to teach children in Asia, primarily in China, to speak English.”", "Your income “depends on how many hours you’re applying to it and the type of classes you’re teaching,” Durst says.", "Owning a business can be a good path to working from home. For an initial investment, franchises offer an established business with brand awareness, a business model, a territory and maybe even access to capital. There are franchise opportunities in mailing and shipping, cosmetics, travel, marketing, employment and staffing, retail and many more industries.", "Franchises can cost a lot of money, but there are opportunities for less than $50,000, says Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet, a franchise marketplace. “You might be able to get financing from the (Small Business Administration) or the lenders the brand works with. It’s a little more affordable than people think. If it takes $100,000, you might need $20,000.”", "It’s becoming increasingly important for businesses to have a presence on social media. If you have a knack for using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, you could work from home by helping businesses promote their brand and their products through social-media marketing. This job is in the top 20 for postings at ZipRecruiter.", "Many people find it easy to shop for insurance online, but they often need to talk to a licensed insurance rep to help them choose the right policy.", "Insurance companies are increasingly outsourcing their incoming phone calls to contact centers, which then have to hire or contract with licensed insurance reps “because state laws mandate that only licensed agents can ‘sell’ policies,” says Rat Race Rebellion’s Durst. So, if you see an ad on TV for a life insurance company and call the number on your screen, there’s a good chance you’re talking to someone who is working from home.", "“As you can imagine, it can be quite difficult for the contact centers to find people with the proper credentials, so the job ads are all over the place,” Durst says.", "If you have a computer, internet access and the right credentials and/or experience, there are work-from-home opportunities for people with writing, editing skills, proofreading and fact-checking skills.", "Bloggers, journalists, technical writers and editors who know how to plan and present content and meet deadlines face a competitive market.", "A medical transcriptionist listens to voice recordings from doctors and other healthcare workers and transcribes them into written reports. A transcriptionist can work for a hospital, doctor’s office, a third-party service or be self-employed.", "The expansion of healthcare services is expected to drive demand for this job, but a slight decline is projected due to technological advances and outsourcing.", "A data entry specialist, sometimes called a data entry operator or clerk, inputs information from handwritten or physical records into a computer system.", "These records can be bills, reports, medical records, canceled checks or other data. This job is in ZipRecruiter’s top 20 job postings.", "If you have experience designing logos and T-shirts or using computer software to create brochures, advertisements and book covers, you could make good money working from home.", "Websites like Fiverr.com and 99designs.com can help you meet potential clients who need your services. How much you earn will depend on the scope of the project and your experience. The BLS projects 3 percent growth in the field.", "When you call to order something from a catalog or infomercial, the person on the other end of the line might be sitting in a home office. Hiring independent contractors to handle complaints, process orders and answer questions is a big industry.", "Software developers create the applications or systems that run on a computer or another device. They apply the principles of engineering, analytics and computer science to develop and test all kinds of software and applications. Many software developers are employed by firms that deal in computer systems design and related services, manufacturing, or for software publishers.", "Sites like UserTesting.com and Userlytics.com pay people to test different websites and mobile apps, then share their feedback. UserTesting.com pays testers $10 per 20-minute test. Testers then share their feedback in a video.", "“Companies want to make sure that the user experience is a good one, and the boardroom is not always the best place to get unbiased feedback,” Durst says. “So, they use services like this to get insights from people who come from the demographic pools that are in their target markets.”", "The growth in “telehealth,” which is health care services delivered remotely through computers and mobile devices, has given registered nurses opportunities to work from home.", "“With more insurance companies adding ‘new parent support lines’ and ‘telephonic triage’ and other phone options that help meet their customers’ needs without having to visit a doctor’s office, there’s been a big increase in demand for registered nurses,” Durst says.", "Whether it’s a convention, a fundraiser or a birthday party that needs to be organized, event planners have ample opportunity to do a lot of the work from home via phone and computer.", "The job may require you to visit potential meeting sites. Candidates with experience in the hospitality business and a college degree in hospitality or related field such as tourism management will have the best opportunities. The BLS projects 7 percent growth in this field.", "Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks produce financial records and ensure their accuracy. These jobs are suited to working from home, with occasional visits to clients and some overtime hours to be expected.", "Bankrate, LLC NMLS ID# 1427381; BR Tech Services, Inc. NMLS ID #1743443 © 2019 Bankrate, LLC All Rights Reserved. Bankrate.com is an independant, advertising-supported publisher and comparison service. 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We continually strive to provide\nconsumers with the expert advice and tools needed to succeed throughout life’s\nfinancial journey.\n\nBankrate follows a strict editorial policy, so you can trust that our content\nis honest and accurate. Our award-winning editors and reporters create honest\nand accurate content to help you make the right financial decisions. The\ncontent created by our editorial staff is objective, factual, and not\ninfluenced by our advertisers.\n\nWe’re transparent about how we are able to bring quality content, competitive\nrates, and useful tools to you by explaining how we make money.\n\nBankrate.com is an independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison\nservice. We are compensated in exchange for placement of sponsored products\nand, services, or by you clicking on certain links posted on our site.\nTherefore, this compensation may impact how, where and in what order products\nappear within listing categories. Other factors, such as our own proprietary\nwebsite rules and whether a product is offered in your area or at your self-\nselected credit score range can also impact how and where products appear on\nthis site. While we strive to provide a wide range offers, Bankrate does not\ninclude information about every financial or credit product or service.\n\n### Share\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * LinkedIn\n * Email\n\nWork-from-home jobs were on the rise well before the coronavirus forced\nbusinesses to vacate their work spaces. Now, the demand for remote work is\ngreater than ever.\n\nJulia Pollak, labor economist for online employment marketplace ZipRecruiter,\nsays the firm’s work-from-home job postings have risen sixfold, from under 2\npercent to more than 12 percent of the listings. She expects this trend to\ncontinue.\n\n“Employers are much happier with the work-from-home experience than they\nexpected,” Pollak says. “This could stick. Employers seem to be embracing this\nnew reality, now that they’ve had experience with it. It worked better than\nthey thought and they’re under tremendous pressure to cut costs.\n\nFlexJobs, a marketplace for remote jobs, has seen a 50 percent rise in site\ntraffic from one year ago.\n\n“We are likely at a tipping point where some level of remote and flexible work\nwill become a long-term and important component of a healthy organization,\nboth in emergency preparedness and regular operations,” says Brie Reynolds,\ncareer development manager and coach at FlexJobs.\n\nWorking from home has benefits for both workers and employers. Studies by\nGlobal Workplace Analytics, a San Diego research and consulting firm, have\nshown that telecommuting saves employers and workers time and money, reduces\nstress, increases productivity, lowers exposure to office colds and flus, and\nhelps the environment by reducing the number of commuters.\n\n## Avoid work-from-home scams\n\nHowever, for every real work-at-home job, there are dozens of frauds. Scammers\ntry to steal your identity and/or money by getting personal information that a\nnew hire would be expected to give an employer, such as a Social Security\nnumber or bank account number.\n\nWhen considering a work-from-home job, put up your scam-detection radar.\n“First and foremost, trust your gut,” advises Christine Durst, who runs Rat\nRace Rebellion, an online job site that caters to the work-at-home and virtual\nworkforce. “Almost every scam victim I’ve spoken with says, ‘I sort of felt\nlike something wasn’t right.’”\n\nDurst says to look for these signs that you are dealing with a legitimate\nemployer:\n\n * The hirer is an established company.\n * The job ad includes the company name and does not ask applicants to reply to a blind email address.\n * Human resources personnel are available for questions.\n * There is mention of company benefits and vacation policies — information commonly associated with “real” employment.\n * There is an application and interview process, not simply an emailed offer.\n * The employer can detail the job duties and expectations.\n * References/work samples are requested.\n\nBankrate has put together a list of 20 legitimate work-at-home jobs. Wage and\njob-growth data comes from the 2018 edition of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’\nOccupational Outlook Handbook. The BLS lists “median” wages rather than\n“average” wages. The median wage is in the middle of the data set, with half\nof the jobs paying less and half paying more. BLS job-growth projections are\nfor 2018 to 2028.\n\n## 20 best work-from-home jobs\n\n 1. Web developer\n 2. Computer support specialist\n 3. Virtual assistant\n 4. Interpreter/translator\n 5. Marriage and family therapist\n 6. Paralegal/legal assistant\n 7. Teacher/tutor\n 8. Franchise owner\n 9. Social media specialist\n 10. Licensed insurance representative\n 11. Writer/editor\n 12. Medical transcriptionist\n 13. Data entry specialist\n 14. Graphic designer\n 15. Customer service representative\n 16. Software developer\n 17. Website tester\n 18. Registered nurse\n 19. Meeting, convention and event planner\n 20. Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerk\n\n## 1\\. Web developer\n\nWeb developers create and design websites for personal or commercial use. They\ncan put their skills to use in publishing, advertising, management consulting,\ncomputer systems design and other fields.\n\nEmployment growth over 10 years is projected at 13 percent, which is much\nfaster than average.\n\nMedian annual wage: $73,760\n\n## 2\\. Computer support specialist\n\nCorporations, nonprofits, call centers and many other businesses hire computer\nsupport specialists to work remotely.\n\nKate Lister, president of Global Workplace Analytics and co-author of “Undress\nfor Success: The Naked Truth About Making Money at Home,” names computer\nsupport specialist as one of her top work-at-home jobs.\n\nThe BLS projects 10 percent growth in this field through 2028 as organizations\nupgrade their computer equipment and software.\n\nMedian annual wage (computer network support specialist): $63,460\n\nMedian annual wage (computer user support specialist): $52,270\n\n## 3\\. Virtual assistant\n\nVirtual assistants provide administrative, technical and/or creative services\nfor a wide range of industries such as health care, legal, government and\nfinance. You can own a virtual assistant business or work for a company that\nmakes you available to clients.\n\nBecause virtual assistants work in many different fields, the pay range is\nbroad. The highest-paid virtual assistants work full time and offer executive\nsupport or higher-pay services such as web design, says Rat Race’s Durst.\n\nMedian annual wage: N/A\n\n## 4\\. Interpreter/translator\n\nIf you have a native-level proficiency in English and at least one other\nlanguage, you can find work-from-home job opportunities with schools,\nhospitals, courts, corporations and other public and private sector entities.\nInterpreters work in a spoken language or sign language; translators work with\nwritten or audio documents.\n\nThe BLS projects 19 percent growth in this field, which is much faster than\naverage.\n\nMedian annual wage: $51,830\n\n## 5\\. Marriage and family therapist\n\nMarriage and family therapists usually work full time and many have private\npractices. Online video conferencing apps such as Zoom and Skype make it\npossible for therapists and their patients to talk without either of them\nhaving to commute.\n\nThe BLS growth outlook for this profession is “much faster than average,” with\n22 percent growth projected over 10 years.\n\nLisa Marie Bobby, founder and clinical director of GrowingSelf.com, a Denver-\nbased marriage, family therapy and life-coach practice, has been meeting\npatients online since 2010. She says it’s easier and is a more efficient use\nof time.\n\n“It’s a 45-minute meeting versus a three-hour event that you have to find time\nfor,” she says, adding that online therapy sessions are more conducive to\nregular attendance and reduce patient no-shows.\n\nMedian annual wage: $49,610\n\n## 6\\. Paralegal/legal assistant\n\nParalegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, such\nas legal research and preparing documents. Though most work for law firms,\nthese jobs can be found at government agencies and corporate legal departments\n\nThere is 12 percent projected job growth in this field.\n\nMedian annual wage: $51,740\n\n## 7\\. Teacher/tutor\n\nAdvanced technology and high-speed internet connections have created more\nopportunities for teachers and students to work together from afar.\n\n“With more states allowing children to attend public school online, there’s\nbeen growing demand for K-12 teachers,” Durst says. “We’re seeing a huge\ndemand for people to teach children in Asia, primarily in China, to speak\nEnglish.”\n\nYour income “depends on how many hours you’re applying to it and the type of\nclasses you’re teaching,” Durst says.\n\nThe BLS projects the demand for teachers to grow, especially at the college\nand university level.\n\nMedian annual wage (kindergarten): $56,850\n\nMedian annual wage (elementary school): $59,670\n\nMedian annual wage (high school): $61,660\n\nMedian annual wage (college/university): $79,540\n\n## 8\\. Franchise owner\n\nOwning a business can be a good path to working from home. For an initial\ninvestment, franchises offer an established business with brand awareness, a\nbusiness model, a territory and maybe even access to capital. There are\nfranchise opportunities in mailing and shipping, cosmetics, travel, marketing,\nemployment and staffing, retail and many more industries.\n\nFranchises can cost a lot of money, but there are opportunities for less than\n$50,000, says Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet, a franchise marketplace. “You\nmight be able to get financing from the (Small Business Administration) or the\nlenders the brand works with. It’s a little more affordable than people think.\nIf it takes $100,000, you might need $20,000.”\n\nAbove all, Bailey says, don’t limit yourself. Franchise opportunities are not\nlimited to small cottage industries.\n\nMedian annual wage: N/A\n\n## 9\\. Social media specialist\n\nIt’s becoming increasingly important for businesses to have a presence on\nsocial media. If you have a knack for using social media platforms such as\nFacebook, Twitter and Instagram, you could work from home by helping\nbusinesses promote their brand and their products through social-media\nmarketing. This job is in the top 20 for postings at ZipRecruiter.\n\nMedian annual wage, according to ZipRecruiter: $50,088\n\n## 10\\. Insurance sales agents\n\nMany people find it easy to shop for insurance online, but they often need to\ntalk to a licensed insurance rep to help them choose the right policy.\n\nInsurance companies are increasingly outsourcing their incoming phone calls to\ncontact centers, which then have to hire or contract with licensed insurance\nreps “because state laws mandate that only licensed agents can ‘sell’\npolicies,” says Rat Race Rebellion’s Durst. So, if you see an ad on TV for a\nlife insurance company and call the number on your screen, there’s a good\nchance you’re talking to someone who is working from home.\n\n“As you can imagine, it can be quite difficult for the contact centers to find\npeople with the proper credentials, so the job ads are all over the place,”\nDurst says.\n\nThe BLS projects 10 percent growth in this field.\n\nMedian annual wage: $50,940\n\n## 11\\. Writer/editor\n\nIf you have a computer, internet access and the right credentials and/or\nexperience, there are work-from-home opportunities for people with writing,\nediting skills, proofreading and fact-checking skills.\n\nBloggers, journalists, technical writers and editors who know how to plan and\npresent content and meet deadlines face a competitive market.\n\nMedian annual wage (writer): $63,200\n\nMedian annual wage (editor): $61,370\n\n## 12\\. Medical transcriptionist\n\nA medical transcriptionist listens to voice recordings from doctors and other\nhealthcare workers and transcribes them into written reports. A\ntranscriptionist can work for a hospital, doctor’s office, a third-party\nservice or be self-employed.\n\nThe expansion of healthcare services is expected to drive demand for this job,\nbut a slight decline is projected due to technological advances and\noutsourcing.\n\nMedian annual wage: $33,380\n\n## 13\\. Data entry specialist\n\nA data entry specialist, sometimes called a data entry operator or clerk,\ninputs information from handwritten or physical records into a computer\nsystem.\n\nThese records can be bills, reports, medical records, canceled checks or other\ndata. This job is in ZipRecruiter’s top 20 job postings.\n\nMedian wage, according to ZipRecruiter: $16 per hour\n\n## 14\\. Graphic designer\n\nIf you have experience designing logos and T-shirts or using computer software\nto create brochures, advertisements and book covers, you could make good money\nworking from home.\n\nWebsites like Fiverr.com and 99designs.com can help you meet potential clients\nwho need your services. How much you earn will depend on the scope of the\nproject and your experience. The BLS projects 3 percent growth in the field.\n\nMedian annual wage: $52,110 per year\n\n## 15\\. Customer service representative\n\nWhen you call to order something from a catalog or infomercial, the person on\nthe other end of the line might be sitting in a home office. Hiring\nindependent contractors to handle complaints, process orders and answer\nquestions is a big industry.\n\nCustomer service reps work for retail stores, banks, utility companies, credit\nagencies and many other types of businesses.\n\nMedian annual wage: $34,710\n\n## 16\\. Software developer\n\nSoftware developers create the applications or systems that run on a computer\nor another device. They apply the principles of engineering, analytics and\ncomputer science to develop and test all kinds of software and applications.\nMany software developers are employed by firms that deal in computer systems\ndesign and related services, manufacturing, or for software publishers.\n\nThe BLS projects 21 percent job growth for this field. It’s one of the top job\nlistings on ZipRecruiter.\n\nMedian annual wage, according to ZipRecruiter: $86,523\n\n## 17\\. Website tester\n\nSites like UserTesting.com and Userlytics.com pay people to test different\nwebsites and mobile apps, then share their feedback. UserTesting.com pays\ntesters $10 per 20-minute test. Testers then share their feedback in a video.\n\n“Companies want to make sure that the user experience is a good one, and the\nboardroom is not always the best place to get unbiased feedback,” Durst says.\n“So, they use services like this to get insights from people who come from the\ndemographic pools that are in their target markets.”\n\nOpportunities for this work, sometimes called “remote usability testing,” may\nbe limited. This is more of a side gig.\n\nMedian annual wage: N/A\n\n## 18\\. Registered nurse\n\nThe growth in “telehealth,” which is health care services delivered remotely\nthrough computers and mobile devices, has given registered nurses\nopportunities to work from home.\n\n“With more insurance companies adding ‘new parent support lines’ and\n‘telephonic triage’ and other phone options that help meet their customers’\nneeds without having to visit a doctor’s office, there’s been a big increase\nin demand for registered nurses,” Durst says.\n\nThe BLS projects 12 percent growth in this field.\n\nMedian annual wage: $73,300\n\n## 19\\. Meeting, convention and event planner\n\nWhether it’s a convention, a fundraiser or a birthday party that needs to be\norganized, event planners have ample opportunity to do a lot of the work from\nhome via phone and computer.\n\nThe job may require you to visit potential meeting sites. Candidates with\nexperience in the hospitality business and a college degree in hospitality or\nrelated field such as tourism management will have the best opportunities. The\nBLS projects 7 percent growth in this field.\n\nMedian annual wage: $50,600\n\n## 20\\. Bookkeeping, accounting, auditing clerk\n\nBookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks produce financial records and\nensure their accuracy. These jobs are suited to working from home, with\noccasional visits to clients and some overtime hours to be expected.\n\nEmployment in this field is expected to decline somewhat by 2028 as\ntechnological changes and automation reduce demand.\n\nMedian annual wage: $41,230\n\nFeatured image by Photographee.eu of Getty Images.\n\n### Learn more:\n\n * Best online savings accounts\n * 10 surprising middle-class jobs that are shrinking\n * This is the median income by age — how do you compare?\n\n## You may also like\n\n * ## The 20 best (and real) work-from-home jobs\n\n * ## The most valuable college majors, ranked\n\n * ## 6 unexpected perks of great credit\n\nBankrate, LLC NMLS ID# 1427381; BR Tech Services, Inc. NMLS ID #1743443 © 2019\nBankrate, LLC All Rights Reserved. Bankrate.com is an independant,\nadvertising-supported publisher and comparison service. 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Instead I work at any hour of the day, any day of the week, so I can fulfill my job obligations and still be available for my husband’s needs.”", "Work-from-home jobs can be a great way to earn money full-time or part-time (perhaps in retirement) on a flexible schedule. But, as Next Avenue has written, there are plenty of scammers luring people who want to work from home. Be wary of ads that tout “high income for little work,” \"no experience necessary\" or other suspicious claims of instant riches for little effort.", "1. Focus on telecommuting-friendly jobs. Tasks that require minimal supervision and can be completed using a phone or computer are best suited for virtual assignments.", "2. Sell yourself locally. The number of people looking for work-from-home jobs is far greater than the number of advertised positions. So to get work- from-home assignments, you may need to drum up opportunities on your own, rather than answering ads. The way to do this is to promote your skills in and around the community where you live.", "Pitch your home-based services as an affordable solution to a local company's pressing business problem by visiting or calling nearby offices. Many small- business owners like to outsource tasks to independent home-based workers, who tend to be more affordable than larger commercial firms.", "For example, if you know your doctor’s office is swamped trying to collect money owed by its patients, suggest that you could handle its billing and collections from home. The Medical Billing Home Business Bible has advice on how to do this type of work.", "Once you’ve lined up your first few clients, market your services by building an informational website, speaking at business meetings or doing local or online advertising.", "3. Network like crazy. Just as with office jobs, the best way to find work- from-home assignments is through networking.", "Start by contacting people who are familiar with the quality of your work and the value of your expertise: former employers, colleagues and industry peers.", "Then expand to nearby small-business owners by attending meetings of local business groups such as the Chamber of Commerce. And don’t forget to contact family and friends who might want to use or recommend your services.", "4. Contact large companies around the country directly. Some big companies post work-from-home openings on their websites — but many of them don't. That's why it pays to approach large firms throughout the U.S. directly and suss out potential unadvertised jobs that haven't been turned into official openings.", "One way to make contact is by networking your way into a personal introduction with a decision maker at the target company. LinkedIn can help you do this — there may be someone in your LinkedIn network who knows the person you need to meet.", "Alternatively, you could send an e-mail and resumé to the personnel department. If you go this route, don't be shy about following up with a phone call, since HR folks are often flooded with emails and resumés.", "Two of my favorites are Flexjobs.com and Ratracerebellion.com, which carefully screen listings and also post helpful articles and resources for virtual workers. Their job listings range from one-time gigs (such as a data entry project) to salaried, professional positions.", "You can also search for virtual jobs on most of the larger job boards, such as Simplyhired.com and Indeed.com, by using their advanced search filters.", "To ferret out the most appropriate listings when looking for telecommuting jobs online, combine \"telecommuting\" or \"work from home\" with the type of work you want, such as \"telemarketing\" or \"copy editing.\"", "Nancy Collamer, M.S., is a semi-retirement coach, speaker and author of Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit From Your Passions During Semi- Retirement. You can now download her free workbook called 25 Ways to Help You Identify Your Ideal Second Act on her website at MyLifestyleCareer.com (and you'll also receive her free bi-monthly newsletter). 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This flexible work arrangement has proven to be a gift\nduring a very difficult time.\n\n“My husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness,\" she says. \"I have no idea\nhow I could have been his full-time caregiver and still shown up at an office.\nInstead I work at any hour of the day, any day of the week, so I can fulfill\nmy job obligations and still be available for my husband’s needs.”\n\nWork-from-home jobs can be a great way to earn money full-time or part-time\n(perhaps in retirement) on a flexible schedule. But, as Next Avenue has\nwritten, there are plenty of scammers luring people who want to work from\nhome. Be wary of ads that tout “high income for little work,” \"no experience\nnecessary\" or other suspicious claims of instant riches for little effort.\n\n(MORE: Working From Home: The Good, the Bad, and the Bottom Line)\n\nTo find legitimate, quality at-home assignments, follow these five tips:\n\n1\\. Focus on telecommuting-friendly jobs. Tasks that require minimal\nsupervision and can be completed using a phone or computer are best suited for\nvirtual assignments.\n\nSome examples of work you can easily do on a remote basis:\n\n * Telephone-based jobs, such as customer service agents, financial product sales and telemarketing.\n\n * Computer-based jobs, such as web designer, translator, medical transcriptionist, researcher, blogger and online instructor.\n\n2\\. Sell yourself locally. The number of people looking for work-from-home\njobs is far greater than the number of advertised positions. So to get work-\nfrom-home assignments, you may need to drum up opportunities on your own,\nrather than answering ads. The way to do this is to promote your skills in and\naround the community where you live.\n\nPitch your home-based services as an affordable solution to a local company's\npressing business problem by visiting or calling nearby offices. Many small-\nbusiness owners like to outsource tasks to independent home-based workers, who\ntend to be more affordable than larger commercial firms.\n\nFor example, if you know your doctor’s office is swamped trying to collect\nmoney owed by its patients, suggest that you could handle its billing and\ncollections from home. The Medical Billing Home Business Bible has advice on\nhow to do this type of work.\n\nOnce you’ve lined up your first few clients, market your services by building\nan informational website, speaking at business meetings or doing local or\nonline advertising.\n\n(MORE: How to Run A Business From Your Home)\n\n3\\. Network like crazy. Just as with office jobs, the best way to find work-\nfrom-home assignments is through networking.\n\nStart by contacting people who are familiar with the quality of your work and\nthe value of your expertise: former employers, colleagues and industry peers.\n\nThen expand to nearby small-business owners by attending meetings of local\nbusiness groups such as the Chamber of Commerce. And don’t forget to contact\nfamily and friends who might want to use or recommend your services.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n4\\. Contact large companies around the country directly. Some big companies\npost work-from-home openings on their websites — but many of them don't.\nThat's why it pays to approach large firms throughout the U.S. directly and\nsuss out potential unadvertised jobs that haven't been turned into official\nopenings.\n\nOne way to make contact is by networking your way into a personal introduction\nwith a decision maker at the target company. LinkedIn can help you do this —\nthere may be someone in your LinkedIn network who knows the person you need to\nmeet.\n\nAlternatively, you could send an e-mail and resumé to the personnel\ndepartment. If you go this route, don't be shy about following up with a phone\ncall, since HR folks are often flooded with emails and resumés.\n\n(MORE: 6 Steps to a Workable Home Office)\n\n5\\. Find listings online. A growing number of job boards specialize in work-\nfrom-home jobs.\n\nTwo of my favorites are Flexjobs.com and Ratracerebellion.com, which carefully\nscreen listings and also post helpful articles and resources for virtual\nworkers. Their job listings range from one-time gigs (such as a data entry\nproject) to salaried, professional positions.\n\nYou can also search for virtual jobs on most of the larger job boards, such as\nSimplyhired.com and Indeed.com, by using their advanced search filters.\n\nTo ferret out the most appropriate listings when looking for telecommuting\njobs online, combine \"telecommuting\" or \"work from home\" with the type of work\nyou want, such as \"telemarketing\" or \"copy editing.\"\n\nThat will save you from wasting time looking into jobs you don't want, no\nmatter how flexible they are.\n\nShare\n\nNancy Collamer, M.S., is a semi-retirement coach, speaker and author of\nSecond-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit From Your Passions During Semi-\nRetirement. You can now download her free workbook called 25 Ways to Help You\nIdentify Your Ideal Second Act on her website at MyLifestyleCareer.com (and\nyou'll also receive her free bi-monthly newsletter). 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The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.", "Most medical transcriptionists work for hospitals, physicians' offices, and third-party transcription service companies that provide transcription services to healthcare establishments. Others are self-employed.", "Medical transcriptionists typically need postsecondary education. Prospective medical transcriptionists must have an understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, grammar, and word-processing software.", "Employment of medical transcriptionists is projected to decline 2 percent from 2019 to 2029. The growing volume of healthcare services is expected to continue to increase demand for transcription services. However, employment is projected to decline because of increased productivity stemming from technological advances and outsourcing.", "Learn more about medical transcriptionists by visiting additional resources, including ONET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.", "Medical transcriptionists, sometimes referred to as healthcare documentation specialists, listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and convert them into written reports. They also may review and edit medical documents created using speech recognition technology. Transcriptionists interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients’ medical histories, discharge summaries, and other documents.", "Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software, making sure that the transcription is correct, complete, and consistent in style", "Traditionally, medical transcriptionists used audio playback equipment to listen to an entire dictation in order to produce a transcribed report, and some transcription is still done this way. It has become more common for medical documents to be prepared using speech recognition technology, in which specialized software automatically prepares an initial draft of a report. The transcriptionist then listens to the voice file and reviews the draft for accuracy, identifying any errors and editing the report, when necessary. Transcriptionists use word-processing and other specialized software to prepare the transcripts, as well as medical reference materials when needed.", "Medical transcriptionists must be familiar with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments. Their ability to understand what the healthcare worker has recorded, correctly transcribe that information, and identify any inaccuracies in the transcript is critical to reducing the chance that patients will get ineffective or even harmful treatments. Medical transcriptionists also may need to be familiar with EHR systems.", "Administrative and support services\| 37% ---\|--- Offices of physicians\| 26 Hospitals; state, local, and private\| 18 Self-employed workers\| 4 Medical and diagnostic laboratories\| 2", "Most medical transcriptionists work full time. Medical transcriptionists who work from home may work outside typical business hours and/or may have some flexibility in determining their schedules. Their work can be stressful because they need to ensure that reports are accurate within a quick turnaround time.", "Transcriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals and transcribe them into medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative material.", "Employers prefer to hire transcriptionists who have completed postsecondary education in medical transcription, which is offered by vocational schools, community colleges, and distance-learning programs. Medical transcription programs are typically 1-year certificate programs, although there are also associate’s degree programs.", "Programs normally include coursework in anatomy, medical terminology, risk management, legal issues relating to healthcare documentation, and English grammar and punctuation. Many of these programs include supervised on-the-job experience. Some transcriptionists, especially those already familiar with medical terminology from previous experience as a nursing assistant or medical secretary, become proficient through refresher courses and training.", "Although certification is not required, some medical transcriptionists choose to become certified. The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity offers the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) and the Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) certifications. Both certifications require passing an exam and periodic retesting or continuing education.", "The RHDS certification, formerly known as the Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT), is for recent graduates with less than 2 years of experience and who work in a single specialty environment, such as a clinic or a doctor’s office.", "The CHDS certification, formerly known as the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT), is for transcriptionists who hold the RHDS designation. In addition, CHDS candidates must have at least 2 years of acute care experience, including experience handling dictation in various medical specialties.", "Computer skills. Medical transcriptionists must be comfortable using computers and word-processing software, because those tools are an essential part of their jobs. They also may need to know how to operate electronic health records (EHR) systems.", "Critical-thinking skills. Medical transcriptionists must assess medical reports and spot any inaccuracies and inconsistencies in finished drafts. They must also think critically when doing research to find the information that they need and to ensure that sources are both accurate and reliable.", "Listening skills. Medical transcriptionists must listen carefully to dictation from physicians. They need to hear and interpret the intended meaning of the medical report.", "The median annual wage for medical transcriptionists was $35,270 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,790, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $55,220.", "In May 2020, the median annual wages for medical transcriptionists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:", "Medical and diagnostic laboratories\| $42,070 ---\|--- Hospitals; state, local, and private\| 40,810 Offices of physicians\| 36,860 Administrative and support services\| 29,730", "Some medical transcriptionists are paid based on the volume of transcription they produce. Others are paid an hourly rate or an annual salary.", "Most medical transcriptionists work full time. Medical transcriptionists who work from home may work outside typical business hours and/or have some flexibility in determining their schedules. Their work can be stressful because they need to ensure that reports are accurate within a quick turnaround time.", "Employment of medical transcriptionists is projected to decline 2 percent from 2019 to 2029. Technological advances have changed the way medical transcription is done. Speech recognition and electronic health records (EHR) software advances often allow physicians to create some of this documentation in the moment, reducing the need for transcriptionists.", "The aging population and growing rates of chronic conditions will continue to increase demand for healthcare services. This will result in a growing number of medical tests and procedures, all of which will require transcription. However, technological advances, such as speech recognition software, allow transcriptions to be prepared by fewer medical transcriptionists.", "As healthcare providers seek to cut costs, some will contract out transcription services and not do transcription in-house. Some of this work may be outsourced to other countries, which would reduce domestic employment.", "The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area.", "Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.com. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved.", "CareerOneStop includes hundreds of occupational profiles with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a salary info tool to search for wages by zip code.", "Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings. Simultaneous captioners provide similar transcriptions for television or for presentations in other settings, such as press conferences and business meetings, for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.", "The What They Do tab describes the typical duties and responsibilities of workers in the occupation, including what tools and equipment they use and how closely they are supervised. 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In May 2020, the median annual wage for all workers was $41,950." ] }, "parsed_md": "Medical Transcriptionists : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of\nLabor Statistics\n\nSkip to Content\n\nAn official website of the United States government\n\nUnited States Department of Labor\n\nThe .gov means it's official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or\n.mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal\ngovernment site.\n\nThe site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the\nofficial website and that any information you provide is encrypted and\ntransmitted securely.\n\nU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics\n\nFollow Us \| Release Calendar \| Blog\n\n * OOH HOME \|\n * OCCUPATION FINDER \|\n * OOH FAQ \|\n * OOH GLOSSARY \|\n * A-Z INDEX \|\n * OOH SITE MAP\n\nOccupational Outlook Handbook > Healthcare >\n\n# Medical Transcriptionists\n\nPRINTER-FRIENDLY\n\n * Summary\n * What They Do\n * Work Environment\n * How to Become One\n * Pay\n * Job Outlook\n * State & Area Data\n * Similar Occupations\n * More Info\n\n## Summary\n\nPlease enable javascript to play this video.\n\nVideo transcript available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO3cnRsMDuI.\n\nQuick Facts: Medical Transcriptionists \n--- \n2020 Median Pay\| $35,270 per year $16.96 per hour \nTypical Entry-Level Education\| Postsecondary nondegree award \nWork Experience in a Related Occupation\| None \nOn-the-job Training\| None \nNumber of Jobs, 2019\| 58,500 \nJob Outlook, 2019-29\| -2% (Decline) \nEmployment Change, 2019-29\| -1,300 \n \n### What Medical Transcriptionists Do\n\nMedical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other\nhealthcare workers make and convert them into written reports.\n\n### Work Environment\n\nMost medical transcriptionists work for hospitals, physicians' offices, and\nthird-party transcription service companies that provide transcription\nservices to healthcare establishments. Others are self-employed.\n\n### How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist\n\nMedical transcriptionists typically need postsecondary education. Prospective\nmedical transcriptionists must have an understanding of medical terminology,\nanatomy and physiology, grammar, and word-processing software.\n\n### Pay\n\nThe median annual wage for medical transcriptionists was $35,270 in May 2020.\n\n### Job Outlook\n\nEmployment of medical transcriptionists is projected to decline 2 percent from\n2019 to 2029. The growing volume of healthcare services is expected to\ncontinue to increase demand for transcription services. However, employment is\nprojected to decline because of increased productivity stemming from\ntechnological advances and outsourcing.\n\n### State & Area Data\n\nExplore resources for employment and wages by state and area for medical\ntranscriptionists.\n\n### Similar Occupations\n\nCompare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of medical\ntranscriptionists with similar occupations.\n\n### More Information, Including Links to ONET\n\nLearn more about medical transcriptionists by visiting additional resources,\nincluding ONET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.\n\n## What Medical Transcriptionists Do About this section\n\nMedical transcriptionists review medical reports for accuracy.\n\nMedical transcriptionists, sometimes referred to as healthcare documentation\nspecialists, listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare\nworkers make and convert them into written reports. They also may review and\nedit medical documents created using speech recognition technology.\nTranscriptionists interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing\npatients’ medical histories, discharge summaries, and other documents.\n\n### Duties\n\nMedical transcriptionists typically do the following:\n\n * Listen to the recorded dictation of a doctor or other healthcare worker\n * Interpret and transcribe the dictation into patient history, exam notes, operative reports, referral letters, discharge summaries, and other documents\n * Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software, making sure that the transcription is correct, complete, and consistent in style\n * Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form\n * Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a report that could compromise patient care\n * Follow up with the healthcare provider to ensure that reports are accurate\n * Submit health records for physicians to approve\n * Follow patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements\n * Enter medical reports into electronic health records (EHR) systems\n * Perform quality improvement audits\n\nTraditionally, medical transcriptionists used audio playback equipment to\nlisten to an entire dictation in order to produce a transcribed report, and\nsome transcription is still done this way. It has become more common for\nmedical documents to be prepared using speech recognition technology, in which\nspecialized software automatically prepares an initial draft of a report. The\ntranscriptionist then listens to the voice file and reviews the draft for\naccuracy, identifying any errors and editing the report, when necessary.\nTranscriptionists use word-processing and other specialized software to\nprepare the transcripts, as well as medical reference materials when needed.\n\nMedical transcriptionists must be familiar with medical terminology, anatomy\nand physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment\nassessments. Their ability to understand what the healthcare worker has\nrecorded, correctly transcribe that information, and identify any inaccuracies\nin the transcript is critical to reducing the chance that patients will get\nineffective or even harmful treatments. Medical transcriptionists also may\nneed to be familiar with EHR systems.\n\nMedical transcriptionists who work in doctors’ offices may have other duties,\nsuch as answering phones and greeting patients.\n\n## Work Environment About this section\n\nMedical transcriptions must understand what the healthcare worker has recorded\nand correctly transcribe that information.\n\nMedical transcriptionists held about 58,500 jobs in 2019. The largest\nemployers of medical transcriptionists were as follows:\n\nAdministrative and support services\| 37% \n---\|--- \nOffices of physicians\| 26 \nHospitals; state, local, and private\| 18 \nSelf-employed workers\| 4 \nMedical and diagnostic laboratories\| 2 \n \nAdministrative and support services includes companies that provide\ntranscription services.\n\nMedical transcriptionists may work from home, receiving dictation and\nsubmitting drafts electronically.\n\n### Work Schedules\n\nMost medical transcriptionists work full time. Medical transcriptionists who\nwork from home may work outside typical business hours and/or may have some\nflexibility in determining their schedules. Their work can be stressful\nbecause they need to ensure that reports are accurate within a quick\nturnaround time.\n\n## How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist About this section\n\nTranscriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by physicians and other\nhealthcare professionals and transcribe them into medical reports,\ncorrespondence, and other administrative material.\n\nMedical transcriptionists typically need postsecondary education. Some choose\nto become certified.\n\n### Education\n\nEmployers prefer to hire transcriptionists who have completed postsecondary\neducation in medical transcription, which is offered by vocational schools,\ncommunity colleges, and distance-learning programs. Medical transcription\nprograms are typically 1-year certificate programs, although there are also\nassociate’s degree programs.\n\nPrograms normally include coursework in anatomy, medical terminology, risk\nmanagement, legal issues relating to healthcare documentation, and English\ngrammar and punctuation. Many of these programs include supervised on-the-job\nexperience. Some transcriptionists, especially those already familiar with\nmedical terminology from previous experience as a nursing assistant or medical\nsecretary, become proficient through refresher courses and training.\n\n### Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations\n\nAlthough certification is not required, some medical transcriptionists choose\nto become certified. The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity\noffers the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) and the\nCertified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) certifications. Both\ncertifications require passing an exam and periodic retesting or continuing\neducation.\n\nThe RHDS certification, formerly known as the Registered Medical\nTranscriptionist (RMT), is for recent graduates with less than 2 years of\nexperience and who work in a single specialty environment, such as a clinic or\na doctor’s office.\n\nThe CHDS certification, formerly known as the Certified Medical\nTranscriptionist (CMT), is for transcriptionists who hold the RHDS\ndesignation. In addition, CHDS candidates must have at least 2 years of acute\ncare experience, including experience handling dictation in various medical\nspecialties.\n\nTo maintain certification, medical transcriptionists must complete continuing\neducation requirements every 3 years.\n\n### Important Qualities\n\nComputer skills. Medical transcriptionists must be comfortable using computers\nand word-processing software, because those tools are an essential part of\ntheir jobs. They also may need to know how to operate electronic health\nrecords (EHR) systems.\n\nCritical-thinking skills. Medical transcriptionists must assess medical\nreports and spot any inaccuracies and inconsistencies in finished drafts. They\nmust also think critically when doing research to find the information that\nthey need and to ensure that sources are both accurate and reliable.\n\nListening skills. Medical transcriptionists must listen carefully to dictation\nfrom physicians. They need to hear and interpret the intended meaning of the\nmedical report.\n\nTime-management skills. Because dictation must be done quickly, medical\ntranscriptionists should be comfortable working under short deadlines.\n\nWriting skills. Medical transcriptionists need a good understanding of the\nEnglish language and grammar.\n\n## Pay About this section\n\n### Medical Transcriptionists\n\nMedian annual wages, May 2020\n\nTotal, all occupations\n\n \n\n$41,950\n\nOther healthcare support occupations\n\n \n\n$36,780\n\nMedical transcriptionists\n\n \n\n$35,270\n\nNote: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source:\nU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics\n\nThe median annual wage for medical transcriptionists was $35,270 in May 2020.\nThe median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned\nmore than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less\nthan $21,790, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $55,220.\n\nIn May 2020, the median annual wages for medical transcriptionists in the top\nindustries in which they worked were as follows:\n\nMedical and diagnostic laboratories\| $42,070 \n---\|--- \nHospitals; state, local, and private\| 40,810 \nOffices of physicians\| 36,860 \nAdministrative and support services\| 29,730 \n \nSome medical transcriptionists are paid based on the volume of transcription\nthey produce. Others are paid an hourly rate or an annual salary.\n\nMost medical transcriptionists work full time. Medical transcriptionists who\nwork from home may work outside typical business hours and/or have some\nflexibility in determining their schedules. Their work can be stressful\nbecause they need to ensure that reports are accurate within a quick\nturnaround time.\n\n## Job Outlook About this section\n\n### Medical Transcriptionists\n\nPercent change in employment, projected 2019-29\n\nOther healthcare support occupations\n\n \n\n14%\n\nTotal, all occupations\n\n \n\n4%\n\nMedical transcriptionists\n\n \n\n-2%\n\nNote: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source:\nU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program\n\nEmployment of medical transcriptionists is projected to decline 2 percent from\n2019 to 2029. Technological advances have changed the way medical\ntranscription is done. Speech recognition and electronic health records (EHR)\nsoftware advances often allow physicians to create some of this documentation\nin the moment, reducing the need for transcriptionists.\n\nThe aging population and growing rates of chronic conditions will continue to\nincrease demand for healthcare services. This will result in a growing number\nof medical tests and procedures, all of which will require transcription.\nHowever, technological advances, such as speech recognition software, allow\ntranscriptions to be prepared by fewer medical transcriptionists.\n\nAs healthcare providers seek to cut costs, some will contract out\ntranscription services and not do transcription in-house. Some of this work\nmay be outsourced to other countries, which would reduce domestic employment.\n\nEmployment projections data for medical transcriptionists, 2019-29Occupational\nTitle\| SOC Code\| Employment, 2019\| Projected Employment, 2029\| Change,\n2019-29\| Employment by Industry \n---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \nPercent\| Numeric \n \nSOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program \n \nMedical transcriptionists\n\n\| 31-9094\| 58,500\| 57,200\| -2\| -1,300\| Get data \n \n## State & Area Data About this section\n\n### Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)\n\nThe Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces\nemployment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These\nestimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and\nfor metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OEWS data\nmaps for employment and wages by state and area.\n\n * Medical transcriptionists\n\n### Projections Central\n\nOccupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor\nMarket Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices.\nAll state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.com.\nInformation on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation\nto be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition,\nstates may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s\nwebsites where these data may be retrieved.\n\n### CareerOneStop\n\nCareerOneStop includes hundreds of occupational profiles with data available\nby state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare\noccupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro\narea. There is also a salary info tool to search for wages by zip code.\n\n## Similar Occupations About this section\n\nThis table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to\nthose of medical transcriptionists.\n\nOccupation\| Job Duties\| ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION\| 2020 MEDIAN PAY \n---\|---\|---\|--- \nCourt Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners\|\n\nCourt reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions,\nand other legal proceedings. Simultaneous captioners provide similar\ntranscriptions for television or for presentations in other settings, such as\npress conferences and business meetings, for people who are deaf or hard of\nhearing.\n\n\| Postsecondary nondegree award\| $61,660 \nInformation Clerks\|\n\nInformation clerks perform routine clerical duties, maintain records, collect\ndata, and provide information to customers.\n\n\| See How to Become One\| $36,920 \nMedical Assistants\|\n\nMedical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals,\noffices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities.\n\n\| Postsecondary nondegree award\| $35,850 \nMedical Records and Health Information Specialists\|\n\nMedical records and health information specialists organize, manage, and code\nhealth information data.\n\n\| Postsecondary nondegree award\| $44,090 \nReceptionists\|\n\nReceptionists do tasks such as answering phones, receiving visitors, and\nproviding information about their organization to the public.\n\n\| High school diploma or equivalent\| $31,110 \nSecretaries and Administrative Assistants\|\n\nSecretaries and administrative assistants perform routine clerical and\nadministrative duties.\n\n\| High school diploma or equivalent\| $40,990 \nInterpreters and Translators\|\n\nInterpreters and translators convert information from one language into\nanother language.\n\n\| Bachelor's degree\| $52,330 \n \n## Contacts for More Information About this section\n\nFor more information about medical transcriptionists and for a list of\naccredited medical transcription programs, visit\n\nAssociation for Healthcare Documentation Integrity\n\n### ONET\n\nMedical Transcriptionists\n\nSuggested citation:\n\nBureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook\nHandbook, Medical Transcriptionists, at\nhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-transcriptionists.htm (visited\nAugust 05, 2021).\n\nLast Modified Date: Friday, April 9, 2021\n\n## What They Do\n\nThe What They Do tab describes the typical duties and responsibilities of\nworkers in the occupation, including what tools and equipment they use and how\nclosely they are supervised. This tab also covers different types of\noccupational specialties.\n\n## Work Environment\n\nThe Work Environment tab includes the number of jobs held in the occupation\nand describes the workplace, the level of physical activity expected, and\ntypical hours worked. It may also discuss the major industries that employed\nthe occupation. This tab may also describe opportunities for part-time work,\nthe amount and type of travel required, any safety equipment that is used, and\nthe risk of injury that workers may face.\n\n## How to Become One\n\nThe How to Become One tab describes how to prepare for a job in the\noccupation. This tab can include information on education, training, work\nexperience, licensing and certification, and important qualities that are\nrequired or helpful for entering or working in the occupation.\n\n## Pay\n\nThe Pay tab describes typical earnings and how workers in the occupation are\ncompensated—annual salaries, hourly wages, commissions, tips, or bonuses.\nWithin every occupation, earnings vary by experience, responsibility,\nperformance, tenure, and geographic area. For most profiles, this tab has a\ntable with wages in the major industries employing the occupation. It does not\ninclude pay for self-employed workers, agriculture workers, or workers in\nprivate households because these data are not collected by the Occupational\nEmployment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, the source of BLS wage data in\nthe OOH.\n\n## State & Area Data\n\nThe State and Area Data tab provides links to state and area occupational data\nfrom the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, state\nprojections data from Projections Central, and occupational information from\nthe Department of Labor's CareerOneStop.\n\n## Job Outlook\n\nThe Job Outlook tab describes the factors that affect employment growth or\ndecline in the occupation, and in some instances, describes the relationship\nbetween the number of job seekers and the number of job openings.\n\n## Similar Occupations\n\nThe Similar Occupations tab describes occupations that share similar duties,\nskills, interests, education, or training with the occupation covered in the\nprofile.\n\n## Contacts for More Information\n\nThe More Information tab provides the Internet addresses of associations,\ngovernment agencies, unions, and other organizations that can provide\nadditional information on the occupation. This tab also includes links to\nrelevant occupational information from the Occupational Information Network\n(ONET).\n\n## 2020 Median Pay\n\nThe wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that\namount and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational\nEmployment and Wage Statistics survey. In May 2020, the median annual wage for\nall workers was $41,950.\n\n## On-the-job Training\n\nAdditional training needed (postemployment) to attain competency in the skills\nneeded in this occupation.\n\n## Entry-level Education\n\nTypical level of education that most workers need to enter this occupation.\n\n## Work experience in a related occupation\n\nWork experience that is commonly considered necessary by employers, or is a\ncommonly accepted substitute for more formal types of training or education.\n\n## Number of Jobs, 2019\n\nThe employment, or size, of this occupation in 2019, which is the base year of\nthe 2019-29 employment projections.\n\n## Job Outlook, 2019-29\n\nThe projected percent change in employment from 2019 to 2029. The average\ngrowth rate for all occupations is 4 percent.\n\n## Employment Change, 2019-29\n\nThe projected numeric change in employment from 2019 to 2029.\n\n## Entry-level Education\n\nTypical level of education that most workers need to enter this occupation.\n\n## On-the-job Training\n\nAdditional training needed (postemployment) to attain competency in the skills\nneeded in this occupation.\n\n## Employment Change, projected 2019-29\n\nThe projected numeric change in employment from 2019 to 2029.\n\n## Growth Rate (Projected)\n\nThe percent change of employment for each occupation from 2019 to 2029.\n\n## Projected Number of New Jobs\n\nThe projected numeric change in employment from 2019 to 2029.\n\n## Projected Growth Rate\n\nThe projected percent change in employment from 2019 to 2029.\n\n## 2020 Median Pay\n\nThe wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that\namount and half earned less. 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But where do you find legitimate work from home jobs? Here's a list of 10 sites that will put you on the path to the remote job of your dreams.", "The traditional 9-to-5 office has become an abstract concept in today's age of mobile computing and cloud-based services. Workers can now log on and work from virtually anywhere at any time. In the past, finding legitimate work- from-home jobs wasn't easy. But today, thanks to the same technology that has made remote work possible, you can find a number of sites that curate legitimate telecommuting positions.", "If you're looking to make the move from corner office to home office, here's a list of websites that will get you on your way to finding your dream career.", "This job board is dedicated to work-from-home jobs -- as its moniker suggests -- particularly in the tech industry. The site is and easy to navigate, with a host of engineer, programmer, and developer jobs listed. 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It offers a ton of industry and skill-specific categories such as WordPress, Social Media, Recruiter, Python, Linux, Management, PHP, Finance, and more.", "On Remote OK, you will find a regularly updated list of companies, mostly startups, where it's \"OK to work remotely.\" You can search by new jobs, contracting, full-time, part-time, internships, and specific career categories. For each category, it also lists the average salary and the number of remote jobs available in that group. For example, at the time of this writing, the Engineer category has an average salary of $90,000 with 2,323 listed jobs. You can look at specific skills, software, industries, and more under the categories page. The focus is mainly on technology jobs, especially ones with startups, so developers, engineers, and programmers will find a plethora of relevant openings.", "Work at Home is another outlet that focuses on quality work-from-home jobs, mostly in technology. It has jobs from entry-level to seasoned pro, and even a category specifically for \"work at home jobs for moms.\" Other filters include software engineer, Web developer, DevOps engineer, system administration, network engineer, information security, mobile developer, technical writer, and more. The site also personally checks on every job listing to verify that the opening actually exist and that if you apply, you'll be in touch with the right recruiter or hiring manager. It offers a number of job openings for programmers and developers, support experts, and chat and sales representatives.", "This site is different than the others in that it doesn't offer a job board experience. Instead, you sign up for a mailing list, and receive \"hand-picked news, tools and latest remote jobs,\" according to the website. Jobs are curated by a Twitter handle, @remoteworkingio, so you can also choose to follow the Twitter account to get up-to-the-minute news about jobs for developers, designers, and entrepreneurs." ] }, "parsed_md": "10 top sites to find legit work-from-home jobs \| CIO\n\nClose Ad\n\ncio\n\nSign In \| Register\n\nHi! Here are the latest Insider stories.\n\n * Oracle's Hurd, AT&T's Donovan on their massive cloud migration deal\n * Leadership bootcamp: Lessons from military veteran CIOs\n * 10 GDPR myths debunked\n * Talking tech in corporate boards\n\nMore Insider Sign Out\n\n×\n\nClose\n\nSlideshow\n\n# 10 top sites to find legit work-from-home jobs\n\n### One of the great things about technology is that it enables you to work\nwherever you can get an Internet connection. But where do you find legitimate\nwork from home jobs? Here's a list of 10 sites that will put you on the path\nto the remote job of your dreams.\n\nBy Sarah K. White, Senior Writer, CIO \| Jul 2, 2015 4:02 AM PT\n\nShare\n\nAll Slides\n\nSLIDEFEATURED PRODUCTS\n\nWhere to find legitimate work-from-home jobs\n\n<A HREF=\"https://www.wfh.io/\" TARGET=\"blank\" TITLE=\"WFH.io...\n\n<A HREF=\"http://www.flexjobs.com/\" TARGET=\"blank\"...\n\n<A HREF=\"http://www.virtualvocations.com/\" TARGET=\"blank\"...\n\n<A HREF=\"https://weworkremotely.com/\" TARGET=\"blank\"...\n\n<A HREF=\"https://authenticjobs.com/\" TARGET=\"blank\"...\n\n<A HREF=\"http://www.workingnomads.co/jobs\" TARGET=\"blank\"...\n\n<A HREF=\"http://www.skipthedrive.com/\" TARGET=\"blank\"...\n\n<A HREF=\"https://remoteok.io/tags\" TARGET=\"blank\"...\n\n<A HREF=\"http://www.workatho.me/\" TARGET=\"blank\"...\n\n<A HREF=\"http://remoteworking.io/\" TARGET=\"blank\"...\n\nShare this Slideshow\n\nThinkstock\n\n## Where to find legitimate work-from-home jobs\n\nThe traditional 9-to-5 office has become an abstract concept in today's age of\nmobile computing and cloud-based services. Workers can now log on and work\nfrom virtually anywhere at any time. In the past, finding legitimate work-\nfrom-home jobs wasn't easy. But today, thanks to the same technology that has\nmade remote work possible, you can find a number of sites that curate\nlegitimate telecommuting positions.\n\nIf you're looking to make the move from corner office to home office, here's a\nlist of websites that will get you on your way to finding your dream career.\n\nThinkstock\n\n## WFH.io\n\nThis job board is dedicated to work-from-home jobs -- as its moniker suggests\n-- particularly in the tech industry. The site is and easy to navigate, with a\nhost of engineer, programmer, and developer jobs listed. You can filter by\ncategories including customer support, design, DevOps, software development\nand system administration. If you're looking for a software development job,\nthis category has almost 10 times the listings of other categories on the\nsite. It's free to use and you can click to read a full description of the job\nand find information on how to apply. You can also opt in for weekly emails\nthat will include new job listings in industries of your choice.\n\nThinkstock\n\n## Flex Jobs\n\nFlex jobs is one of the better-known boards for work-from-home jobs. It also\nspecializes in part-time and freelance work, in addition to remote jobs. Flex\njob has researchers, according to its website, who comb through listings for\nflexible jobs and then validate the companies before posting them on the\nwebsite. You can access some listings for free, but the bulk of the site is\nfor paid members. Pricing starts at $14.95 for one month, and goes up to\n$49.95 for a yearly subscription. A paid subscription gives you access to\nunlimited hand-screened telecommuting, part-time, flextime and freelance job\nlistings. It also includes a profile that employers can view, free skills\ntesting, email and Twitter alerts, expert tips and resources, the capability\nto upload your resume and samples of your work, newsletters and more. It also\nhas a money-back guarantee if you aren't satisfied, and provides links to the\ncompany's BBB-approval and extensive press coverage of the service.\n\nThinkstock\n\n## Virtual Vocations\n\nVirtual vocations has listings for remote jobs in almost every industry you\ncan imagine, whether it's software development, nursing, education,\nbookkeeping, marketing or paralegal. The website acknowledges how difficult it\ncan be to find legitimate work-from-home job listings, so it does the legwork\nfor you by curating as many valid remote openings it can find and delivering\nthem up in one place.\n\nThe free registration option includes daily postings, alerts, history of jobs\nyou've already applied to, a way to save jobs, storage for your resume and\napplication documents, a handbook and a discount on paid memberships. The\nweekly and monthly paid memberships offer the same as well as, \"uninterrupted\naccess to our jobs and subscriber services,\" according to the website.\nSubscriptions start at $6.99 per week and go up to $59.99 for 6 months.\n\nThinkstock\n\n## We Work Remotely\n\nWe Work Remotely features jobs in system administration, copywriting, design,\ncustomer service, programming and more. Each category also indicates when the\nmost recent post was made, for example \"8 days ago\" or \"24 hours ago,\" so you\nknow if there are new listings since the last time you looked. It's a basic\nsite, but it gets the job done, and you can also follow them on Twitter to get\nupdates on new job listings.\n\nThinkstock\n\n## Authentic Jobs\n\nOne of the concerns with finding remote work is that people are often wary of\ngetting caught up in a scam, but Authentic Jobs puts \"authentic\" in its title\nfor a reason. It cites having openings from companies such as Apple, Facebook,\nMSNBC.com, ESPN, HBP, Electronic Arts and HP, among other major organizations.\nThe website also has a focus on giving back, donating 1 percent of its monthly\nrevenue to the charities Kiva and Charity: Water. Non-profits and educational\ninstitutions that post listings on Authentic Jobs can also receive a discount.\n\nThinkstock\n\n## Working Nomads\n\nAs a remote worker, you might not consider yourself a nomad, but on Working\nNomads you can find a number of technology work-from-home jobs. It features\njobs in development, design, system administration, customer success,\nmanagement and marketing. The website is straightforward; just log on, check\nout the job listings and filter by categories. Each job lists when it was\nposted, so you know if it's recent or not, and clicking into a job gives a\nbrief description and directions on how to apply.\n\nThinkstock\n\n## Skip the Drive\n\nNamed after one of the most appealing aspects of remote work, Skip the Drive\noffers up telecommuting positions in a number of industries. It's also no-\nstrings-attached offering a free service with no registration required. The\nsite even has a telecommuting calculator that will help you estimate the\namount of time and money you can save by eliminating your daily commute. You\nwill only find work-from-home jobs on Skip the Drive, and nothing else. It\nspecializes in offering up as many real-time listings as it can, both part\ntime and full time. The company also does its best to ensure that all its\npostings are actually legitimate jobs, with listings from Fortune 500\ncompanies in the mix. It offers a ton of industry and skill-specific\ncategories such as WordPress, Social Media, Recruiter, Python, Linux,\nManagement, PHP, Finance, and more.\n\nThinkstock\n\n## Remote OK\n\nOn Remote OK, you will find a regularly updated list of companies, mostly\nstartups, where it's \"OK to work remotely.\" You can search by new jobs,\ncontracting, full-time, part-time, internships, and specific career\ncategories. For each category, it also lists the average salary and the number\nof remote jobs available in that group. For example, at the time of this\nwriting, the Engineer category has an average salary of $90,000 with 2,323\nlisted jobs. You can look at specific skills, software, industries, and more\nunder the categories page. The focus is mainly on technology jobs, especially\nones with startups, so developers, engineers, and programmers will find a\nplethora of relevant openings.\n\nThinkstock\n\n## Workatho.me\n\nWork at Home is another outlet that focuses on quality work-from-home jobs,\nmostly in technology. It has jobs from entry-level to seasoned pro, and even a\ncategory specifically for \"work at home jobs for moms.\" Other filters include\nsoftware engineer, Web developer, DevOps engineer, system administration,\nnetwork engineer, information security, mobile developer, technical writer,\nand more. The site also personally checks on every job listing to verify that\nthe opening actually exist and that if you apply, you'll be in touch with the\nright recruiter or hiring manager. It offers a number of job openings for\nprogrammers and developers, support experts, and chat and sales\nrepresentatives.\n\nThinkstock\n\n## Remote Working\n\nThis site is different than the others in that it doesn't offer a job board\nexperience. Instead, you sign up for a mailing list, and receive \"hand-picked\nnews, tools and latest remote jobs,\" according to the website. 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Ask questions of partners, trainees and recruiters about a career in city law.", "Travel agents are responsible for helping members of the public select and organise their ideal holiday on a limited budget.", "Due to Covid-19, you may find it difficult to gain work as a travel agent at the moment. As we explain here, however, recruiters will not view time out of work due to the pandemic as a 'gap' in your CV. For guidance on searching for work during this difficult time, take a look at our advice for job hunting during a pandemic.", "A travel agent's role is to help people plan, choose and arrange their holiday. They will usually work to a budget set out by whoever is planning the holiday. They also offer advice and opinions on where to go and local tourist attractions, events and customs.", "Most graduates enter the profession as junior counter staff (travel agency clerk/consultant), moving into managerial positions after having gained several years' experience.", "A small number of companies operate head office-based graduate training schemes. Vacancies are advertised in trade publications including Travel Trade Gazette and Travel Weekly, as well as their online equivalents. Networking and speculative applications are advisable.", "A degree in any subject is acceptable, although travel, tourism, languages, leisure, business studies or management degree holders may be at an advantage.", "This describes editorially independent and objective content, written and edited by the GTI content team, with which the organisation would like to be associated and has provided some funding in order to be so. Any external contributors featuring in the article are independent from the supporter organisation and contributions are in line with our non-advertorial policy.", "This describes content that has been written and edited in close collaboration with the organisation, who has funded the feature; it is advertising. We are committed to upholding our ethical values of transparency and honesty when dealing with students and feel that this is the best way not to deceive consumers of our content. The content will be written by GTI editors, but the organisation will have had input into the messaging, provided knowledge and contributors and approved the content.", "This content has been written or sourced by AGCAS, the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, and edited by TARGETjobs as part of a content partnership. 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They also offer advice and opinions on where to go and local tourist\nattractions, events and customs.\n\nTypical duties include:\n\n * promoting and marketing the business\n * dealing with customer queries and complaints\n * providing advice about visas or passports\n * recruiting, training and supervising staff\n * managing budgets\n * maintaining statistical and financial records\n * planning\n * selling holidays and insurance\n * meeting profit or sales targets\n * preparing promotional materials and displays.\n\n### Typical employers of travel agents\n\n * Tour operators\n * Package holiday operators\n * Cruise lines\n * Independent travel agents.\n\nMost graduates enter the profession as junior counter staff (travel agency\nclerk/consultant), moving into managerial positions after having gained\nseveral years' experience.\n\nA small number of companies operate head office-based graduate training\nschemes. 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See the 2017, 2016 and 2015 list.", "However, FlexJobs sifts through the dross to find flexible employment gold, to create a database of 25,000 companies for people seeking such opportunities.", "The site recently compiled its annual list of the 100 top companies offering partial and full telecommuting job opportunities, which was based on an analysis of the job posting history of the employers in its database. (Click here to see this summer's 50 most surprising flexible jobs.)", "“The great news is remote work options are – and have been – on the upswing within companies. But the bad news is that it is still really difficult for most job-seekers to find these legitimate job opportunities amidst the scam, junk, and ads mixed in on most job boards out there. With this list, we want to help guide job-seekers to some of the leading, trusted companies that have shown that they incorporate telecommuting in their hiring practices,\" says Sara Sutton Fell, FlexJobs founder and CEO.", "According to this year's list, the top industries offering remote work opportunities include healthcare, information technology, education, nonprofit and philanthropy, and sales and marketing. And flexible arrangements can be found with job titles such as sales representative, senior analyst, nurse case manager, account executive, Web or software developer, accountant, and virtual teacher.", "The Forbes eBook To Succeed In A Brutal Job Market Don’t let a rotten economy spoil your goals. Use the career and money advice in The Millennial Game Plan to get and stay ahead for good.", "Update Friday, February 17, 2017: This article has been updated to include a link to the 2017 list of top 100 companies offering remote work opportunities." ] }, "parsed_md": "Work From Home: The Top 100 Companies Offering Flexible Jobs In 2014\n\nBETA\n\nThis is a BETA experience. 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See the 2017, 2016 and 2015 list.\n\n#### Gallery: The 25 Best Jobs For Work-Life Balance\n\n26 images\n\nView gallery\n\n\"Make Thousands Of Dollars Working From Home!\"\n\nSounds like a scam, doesn't it? Sadly, oftentimes it is.\n\nHowever, FlexJobs sifts through the dross to find flexible employment gold, to\ncreate a database of 25,000 companies for people seeking such opportunities.\n\nThe site recently compiled its annual list of the 100 top companies offering\npartial and full telecommuting job opportunities, which was based on an\nanalysis of the job posting history of the employers in its database. (Click\nhere to see this summer's 50 most surprising flexible jobs.)\n\n“The great news is remote work options are – and have been – on the upswing\nwithin companies. But the bad news is that it is still really difficult for\nmost job-seekers to find these legitimate job opportunities amidst the scam,\njunk, and ads mixed in on most job boards out there. With this list, we want\nto help guide job-seekers to some of the leading, trusted companies that have\nshown that they incorporate telecommuting in their hiring practices,\" says\nSara Sutton Fell, FlexJobs founder and CEO.\n\nAccording to this year's list, the top industries offering remote work\nopportunities include healthcare, information technology, education, nonprofit\nand philanthropy, and sales and marketing. And flexible arrangements can be\nfound with job titles such as sales representative, senior analyst, nurse case\nmanager, account executive, Web or software developer, accountant, and virtual\nteacher.\n\nThe Forbes eBook To Succeed In A Brutal Job Market Don’t let a rotten economy\nspoil your goals. Use the career and money advice in The Millennial Game Plan\nto get and stay ahead for good.\n\nPhoto: kowitz/Flickr\n\nHere is the full list of 100 companies most likely to hire remotely in 2014:\n\n 1. Xerox\n 2. UnitedHealth Group\n 3. Dell\n 4. Aetna\n 5. American Express\n 6. First Data\n 7. Humana\n 8. Westat\n 9. K12\n 10. ADP\n 11. Overland Solutions Inc.\n 12. CyberCoders\n 13. U.S. Department of Transportation\n 14. SAP\n 15. PayJunction\n 16. Connections Academy\n 17. Apple\n 18. IBM\n 19. HD Supply\n 20. Salesforce.com\n 21. Western Governors University\n 22. CACI International\n 23. About.com\n 24. McKesson Corporation\n 25. Aon\n 26. WellPoint\n 27. Forest Laboratories\n 28. Patch\n 29. Walden University\n 30. Pitney Bowes\n 31. Adobe Systems\n 32. Coventry Health Care\n 33. Clarity Consultants\n 34. Kenexa\n 35. General Electric – GE\n 36. Symantec\n 37. Microsoft\n 38. Thomson Reuters\n 39. Appen ButlerHill\n 40. Teradata Corporation\n 41. Computer Sciences Corporation – CSC\n 42. PAREXEL\n 43. BroadSpire\n 44. Red Hat\n 45. Healthfirst\n 46. Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc.\n 47. Infor\n 48. Optum\n 49. Precyse Solutions\n 50. Kaplan\n 51. Hartford Financial Services Group\n 52. Nuance\n 53. PricewaterhouseCoopers\n 54. CVS Caremark\n 55. AmerisourceBergen Corporation\n 56. American Public University System – APUS\n 57. Ecolab\n 58. Autodesk\n 59. Language Line Solutions\n 60. Sodexo\n 61. Kronos Incorporated\n 62. Fiserv\n 63. ICON\n 64. Mozilla\n 65. American Support\n 66. Canonical\n 67. BCD Travel\n 68. Mom Corps\n 69. Quintiles\n 70. Welcome Wagon\n 71. FlexProfessionals, LLC\n 72. Pearson Education\n 73. Zimmer\n 74. University of Maryland University College\n 75. Kelly Services\n 76. TEKsystems\n 77. CareFusion\n 78. Novartis\n 79. Unisys\n 80. Dignity Health\n 81. Enterprise Contact Center\n 82. ICF International Inc.\n 83. AIG\n 84. Cargill\n 85. Asurion\n 86. Lockheed Martin\n 87. SunAmerica Financial Group\n 88. VMware\n 89. Alere\n 90. Express Scripts\n 91. Health Net\n 92. Nielsen\n 93. Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company – VALIC\n 94. American Heart Association\n 95. Bausch & Lomb\n 96. Grand Canyon University\n 97. SumTotal Systems\n 98. Pacific Interpreters\n 99. Parallon\n 100. ACI Group\n\nWATCH: Billionaires' Surprising First Jobs\n\nUpdate Friday, February 17, 2017: This article has been updated to include a\nlink to the 2017 list of top 100 companies offering remote work opportunities.\n\nFollow me on LinkedIn. Check out my website.\n\nLaura Shin\n\n * Print\n * Reprints & Permissions\n\n" } ]
1,374,113	How To Lactate	If you want to start lactating, talk to your doctor 8 months before you want to nurse so they can prescribe you a regimen of hormones, like estrogen and progesterone, to mimic pregnancy in your body. Two months before you plan to nurse, you can stimulate milk production by using a breast pump 3 times a day for 5 minutes at a time. After you’ve pumped for 2 days, slowly increase your pumping frequency until you’re pumping for 10 minutes every 4 hours. Then, increase the frequency so you’re pumping every 2 to 3 hours for 15 to 20 minutes. You'll also need to pump at least once during the nighttime, so try setting an alarm to help you remember.	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As a result they tend to be discharged from the hospital sooner.", "Breastfeeding your baby is a special gift only you can give. Often, being able to take a part in your baby’s care helps you feel less helpless when your baby is hospitalized.", "Because you have delivered your baby, special milk-making hormones are working to produce milk in your breasts. Since your baby cannot remove the milk from the breast at this time, you will have to express or pump your breasts to stimulate your milk production.", "Skin-to-skin contact, also called kangaroo care, refers to a special way to hold your baby. You hold your baby upright against your bare chest, nestled between your breasts. Your baby is dressed in a diaper.", "Your baby is comforted by your warmth, smell and familiar heartbeat. Studies have even shown that holding your baby skin-to-skin keeps them warmer and better regulates their breathing and heart rate compared to holding the baby in blankets.", "When a mother has skin-to-skin contact with her baby, it causes her body to release the hormone oxytocin. This hormone creates a feeling of nurturing calm and helps stimulate milk production.", "Skin-to-skin contact helps you and your baby bond. Fathers who hold their babies this way often feel more connected too." ] }, "parsed_md": "Breastfeeding Your Hospitalized Baby \| Texas Children's Hospital\n\nJump to navigation\n\nCOVID-19 Updates: Get the latest on vaccine information, in-person\nappointments, video visits and more. Learn More >>\n\n * Schedule an Appointment\n * About Us\n * Careers\n * Contact Us\n * Refer a Patient\n\n * Find a Doctor\n * Services\n * Maps & Directions\n * Safety & Outcomes\n * Donate\n\n## More\n\n * Pay Your Bill\n * Refer a Patient\n * Send a Patient Gift\n * Send a Patient Greeting\n * Ways to Give\n * Patients and Visitors\n * For Health Professionals\n * Our Research\n\n# Breastfeeding/Lactation Support Services\n\n## Contact Us\n\n * Phone: 832-824-6120\n\n\\+ Show More\n\n## Breastfeeding/Lactation Support Services\n\n * About Us\n * Services\n * Benefits of Breastfeeding\n * Breastfeeding Basics\n * Breastfeeding Your Hospitalized Baby\n * Resources\n\n## Breastfeeding Your Hospitalized Baby\n\n### Texas Children's encourages mothers to breastfeed their hospitalized\ninfants\n\n### Why should I breastfeed my hospitalized baby?\n\nThe benefits of breastfeeding are numerous, but it may be even more important\nif a baby is premature or needs special care.\n\n * The nutrients in human milk are easier on babies’ digestive systems.\n * The milk that comes from each baby’s own mother offers specific protection from infection and helps the baby build immunity.\n * Premature babies fed mother’s own milk have fewer cases of sepsis, an infection in the blood stream, and of necrotizing enterocolitis, an inflammatory disease of the intestines. As a result they tend to be discharged from the hospital sooner.\n * Breastfeeding your baby is a special gift only you can give. Often, being able to take a part in your baby’s care helps you feel less helpless when your baby is hospitalized.\n * How will I get my milk to come in and maintain my milk supply?\n\nBecause you have delivered your baby, special milk-making hormones are working\nto produce milk in your breasts. Since your baby cannot remove the milk from\nthe breast at this time, you will have to express or pump your breasts to\nstimulate your milk production.\n\nYour Milk is Medicine for Your Baby\n\nCollecting, Labeling, Storing and Transporting Your Breast Milk\n\nBreast Pumping Journal\n\n### What is skin-to-skin contact? Why is it important?\n\nSkin-to-skin contact, also called kangaroo care, refers to a special way to\nhold your baby. You hold your baby upright against your bare chest, nestled\nbetween your breasts. Your baby is dressed in a diaper.\n\nYour baby is comforted by your warmth, smell and familiar heartbeat. Studies\nhave even shown that holding your baby skin-to-skin keeps them warmer and\nbetter regulates their breathing and heart rate compared to holding the baby\nin blankets.\n\nWhen a mother has skin-to-skin contact with her baby, it causes her body to\nrelease the hormone oxytocin. This hormone creates a feeling of nurturing calm\nand helps stimulate milk production.\n\nSkin-to-skin contact helps you and your baby bond. Fathers who hold their\nbabies this way often feel more connected too.\n\n### I feel helpless when I see my baby hooked up to monitors and equipment.\nWhat can I do?\n\nWhenever possible, touch your baby and talk to him. Feed and change him.\n\n### My baby is not strong enough to breastfeed on his own. Can he still be fed\nmy breast milk?\n\nIf your baby is not yet strong enough to try to breastfeed:\n\n * Begin to pump as soon after the birth as you are able.\n * Pump every two to three hours, about the same interval as your baby would nurse.\n * Use a full-size, hospital-grade pump, with a double-pump kit.\n * Save your colostrum, the first milk, for your baby's first feeding.\n\nIf your baby can come out of the isolette, but is not strong enough to nurse:\n\n * Hold him skin-to-skin.\n * Pump breast milk to be fed to your baby by other methods.\n\nIf your baby is strong enough to breastfeed:\n\n * Remember it takes time and patience.\n * Try the cross cradle hold for a better view of your baby and to control his head.\n * Pump between feedings to avoid engorgement and maintain your milk supply.\n\n## Patients and Families\n\n * Planning Your Child's Visit\n * Maps and Directions\n * Find a Doctor\n * Insurance and Billing\n * MyChart\n * Cost Estimate\n * Caught You Caring!\n\n## Health Professionals\n\n * Refer a Patient\n * Education\n * Fellowships and Residencies\n * Nursing\n * Physician Assistants\n * Legislative Advocacy\n * Medical Staff Credentialing\n\n## Contact Us\n\n * International Patients\n * Make a Gift\n * Online Gift Shop\n * Pay Your Bill\n * Newsroom\n * Social\n * Careers\n\n## Texas Children's Hospital\n\n * The Woodlands\n * West Campus\n * Pavilion for Women\n * Texas Children's Pediatrics\n * Texas Children's Urgent Care\n * Texas Children's Blog\n\n© 1998-2021 Texas Children's Hospital. All rights reserved. Privacy Practices\n\| Terms of Use \| Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2013/06/breastfeed-longer-the-whys-and-hows/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20150918205629/http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2013/06/breastfeed-longer-the-whys-and-hows/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic", "passages": [ "When it comes to feeding your baby, “breast is best” — but it isn’t easy. Even if you’ve been nursing for three, six or nine months, it’s not always smooth sailing.", "Gone are the early days of latching problems and discomfort. Instead, you’re confronted with potential supply issues, time constraints and one-too-many judgmental comments of the “Oh, you’re still nursing?” variety.", "It’s no wonder so many women quit breastfeeding long before the minimum one- year mark the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends — or the two years the World Health Organization advocates.", "But it doesn’t have to be that way, says Nancy Feldenkris, RN, BSN, IBCLC, a lactation consultant at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital. Since breastfeeding offers tremendous benefits — from custom-made nutrition and increased immunity to helping you lose weight and protecting you against breast cancer — it’s worth trying to overcome any hurdles with the following strategies:", "“As if being a new mom isn’t hard enough, being a new working mom imposes even more stress,” Ms. Feldenkris says. “It’s absolutely vital to prepare thoroughly, especially figuring out where you’ll pump and how you’ll need to adjust your schedule.”", "With the Affordable Healthcare Act, insurance now covers breast pumps, so it’s easier to get one that’s effective and fast. Workplaces with more than 50 hourly employees must provide both the time and a place to pump.", "Try tools such as hands-free nursing bras, smartphones or tablets if you must work while pumping. After all, stress and milk are natural enemies. “When stress levels go up, usually milk levels go down,” Ms. Feldenkris notes.", "Learn how supply works so “false alarms” won’t rile you. Talk to a lactation consultant. She can explain supply’s natural ebbs and flows, including during growth spurts — and how your body adjusts over time.", "Nursing more – Add sessions as long as your baby will nurse. If you work outside the home, try early evenings, mornings or weekends.", "Pumping strategies – An extra session or several short “power pumping” sessions (of five to 10 minutes) throughout the day for several days in a row will tell your body that more milk is needed.", "Take care of yourself – Reduce stress, rest when possible, hydrate, and eat a balanced diet — with an extra 500 calories a day to support breastfeeding. Don’t lose more than 1 pound weekly if you are still trying to shed baby weight.", "Galactogogues – These supply helpers such as oats, fenugreek, blessed thistle and alfalfa can increase milk output. Speak to a lactation consultant to see which one or combination is right for you.", "Breastfeeding isn’t the norm for American moms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 46.2 percent of infants are exclusively breastfed through three months. This rate drops to 25.5 percent at six months.", "“In the United States, breastfeeding has been unusual – that’s been the culture for generations. It’s hard to change that dynamic,” Ms. Feldenkris says. “When women look to their peers or communities, they don’t see many breastfeeding moms.”", "Breastfeeding has made modest gains over the past decade. But a cultural change won’t happen unless women take steps such as:", "As a mom, it’s best to do what works. If you can’t exclusively breastfeed, you’ll still boost baby’s immunity by combining breastfeeding with formula.", "“There’s not one way written in stone,” Ms. Feldenkris says. Even working moms who can’t pump at work can still partially breastfeed. Your body will regulate its supply to be available when you’re with your baby.", "Likewise, Ms. Feldenkris stresses exclusively nursing moms need to be open- minded about their breastfeeding goals. Don’t let others discourage you from so-called “extended nursing,” or nursing longer than a year.", "“If you’re surprised with how well it’s going, continue as long it works for you both – for however long you want,” she says.", "Joseph Scarcella, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, has been in practice for more than 20 years in southwest Cleveland hospitals.", "Michael Rabovsky, MD, is an active proponent of family medicine and serves as Chair of the Department of Family Medicine in the Cleveland Clinic Medicine Institute.", "Richard E Gans, M.D., FACS joined the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute in 2004. He is an accomplished surgeon and a comprehensive ophthalmologist." ] }, "parsed_md": "Breastfeed Longer: The Whys and Hows - Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic\n\nSkip to content\n\n## Breastfeed Longer: The Whys and Hows\n\nJune 4, 2013 / By Women's Health Team\n\nWhen it comes to feeding your baby, “breast is best” — but it isn’t easy. Even\nif you’ve been nursing for three, six or nine months, it’s not always smooth\nsailing.\n\nGone are the early days of latching problems and discomfort. Instead, you’re\nconfronted with potential supply issues, time constraints and one-too-many\njudgmental comments of the “Oh, you’re still nursing?” variety.\n\nIt’s no wonder so many women quit breastfeeding long before the minimum one-\nyear mark the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends — or the two years the\nWorld Health Organization advocates.\n\nBut it doesn’t have to be that way, says Nancy Feldenkris, RN, BSN, IBCLC, a\nlactation consultant at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital. Since\nbreastfeeding offers tremendous benefits — from custom-made nutrition and\nincreased immunity to helping you lose weight and protecting you against\nbreast cancer — it’s worth trying to overcome any hurdles with the following\nstrategies:\n\n### Prepare, prepare, prepare!\n\nThe biggest challenge many moms face is that dreaded reality: returning to\nwork.\n\n“As if being a new mom isn’t hard enough, being a new working mom imposes even\nmore stress,” Ms. Feldenkris says. “It’s absolutely vital to prepare\nthoroughly, especially figuring out where you’ll pump and how you’ll need to\nadjust your schedule.”\n\nWith the Affordable Healthcare Act, insurance now covers breast pumps, so it’s\neasier to get one that’s effective and fast. Workplaces with more than 50\nhourly employees must provide both the time and a place to pump.\n\nTry tools such as hands-free nursing bras, smartphones or tablets if you must\nwork while pumping. After all, stress and milk are natural enemies. “When\nstress levels go up, usually milk levels go down,” Ms. Feldenkris notes.\n\n“When stress levels go up, usually milk levels go down.”\n\n### Seek help for supply issues\n\nIf you see your supply dwindling, don’t despair. Take action.\n\n“Many moms see their supplies drop, and mistakenly assume it won’t return,”\nMs. Feldenkris says.\n\nLearn how supply works so “false alarms” won’t rile you. Talk to a lactation\nconsultant. She can explain supply’s natural ebbs and flows, including during\ngrowth spurts — and how your body adjusts over time.\n\nIf a supply boost is needed, options include:\n\n * Nursing more – Add sessions as long as your baby will nurse. If you work outside the home, try early evenings, mornings or weekends.\n * Pumping strategies – An extra session or several short “power pumping” sessions (of five to 10 minutes) throughout the day for several days in a row will tell your body that more milk is needed.\n * Breast massage and compression – Easy-to-learn techniques can improve drainage when nursing or pumping.\n * Take care of yourself – Reduce stress, rest when possible, hydrate, and eat a balanced diet — with an extra 500 calories a day to support breastfeeding. Don’t lose more than 1 pound weekly if you are still trying to shed baby weight.\n * Galactogogues – These supply helpers such as oats, fenugreek, blessed thistle and alfalfa can increase milk output. Speak to a lactation consultant to see which one or combination is right for you.\n\n### Develop a tough skin\n\nBreastfeeding isn’t the norm for American moms. According to the Centers for\nDisease Control and Prevention, only 46.2 percent of infants are exclusively\nbreastfed through three months. This rate drops to 25.5 percent at six months.\n\n“In the United States, breastfeeding has been unusual – that’s been the\nculture for generations. It’s hard to change that dynamic,” Ms. Feldenkris\nsays. “When women look to their peers or communities, they don’t see many\nbreastfeeding moms.”\n\nBreastfeeding has made modest gains over the past decade. But a cultural\nchange won’t happen unless women take steps such as:\n\n * Finding other pro-nursing moms for support\n * Spreading the word about its benefits\n * Overcoming fears of breastfeeding in public, if desired — try a nursing cover or a simple scarf\n\n### It’s not all or nothing\n\nAs a mom, it’s best to do what works. If you can’t exclusively breastfeed,\nyou’ll still boost baby’s immunity by combining breastfeeding with formula.\n\n“There’s not one way written in stone,” Ms. Feldenkris says. Even working moms\nwho can’t pump at work can still partially breastfeed. Your body will regulate\nits supply to be available when you’re with your baby.\n\nLikewise, Ms. Feldenkris stresses exclusively nursing moms need to be open-\nminded about their breastfeeding goals. Don’t let others discourage you from\nso-called “extended nursing,” or nursing longer than a year.\n\n“If you’re surprised with how well it’s going, continue as long it works for\nyou both – for however long you want,” she says.\n\nTags: Be Well e-News, breastfeeding\n\n### Women's Health Team\n\n### Related Posts\n\n * A First for Women’s Health\n * What Is and Is Not Autism\n * 3-D Printer Makes Medical Models (Video)\n\n### More from Women's Health Team\n\n * Are Contraceptives Containing Estrogen Safe for You?\n * Ladies: Is the ‘Little Pink Pill’ for You? Know the Facts\n * Does Someone You Know Have Postpartum Depression?\n\nCleveland Clinc now offers same-day appointments. 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Pump every 2 hours by day and every 3 hours by night. Then over the next two weeks, start pumping as follows as often as you can.", "Note: Stopping the birth control pill while maintaining the domperidone and then pumping should cause a rapid decrease in the mother’s serum progesterone level while causing an increase in the mother’s serum prolactin level. This process attempts to mimic what happens after a normal pregnancy and birth. This should cause the mother’s milk supply to come in.", "Breast Massage Do as you would for a breast cancer examination. Rotate the flats of your fingertips with gentle but firm pressure in concentric circles starting from the largest portion of the breast and working all around the breast towards the nipple. This will help to empty the alveoli (grapes) into the ducts (branches) and help to drain the breast.", "Light Tickle Using the nail side of the fingertips, very gently rake your fingertips from the top of the breast towards the nipple. This helps to move the breastmilk towards the collecting ducts located just behind the nipple and under the areola (colored tissue surrounding the nipple).", "Jiggle Lean over and give your breasts a light jiggle. This uses gravity to help move the breastmilk throughout the breast towards the collecting ducts and the nipple.", "If you value this service, kindly consider a donation to the Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation (registered charity). Earmark the donation for the International Breastfeeding Centre (Newman Breastfeeding Clinic) and/or the Goldfarb Breastfeeding Program.", "Disclaimer: All material provided in asklenore.info is provided for educational purposes only. Consult your physician regarding the advisability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your individual situation." ] }, "parsed_md": "Ask Lenore ~ Breastfeeding ~ Induced Lactation ~ Pumping Instructions\n\nskip to content\n\n * home\n * about us\n * contact us\n * more help\n * products\n * message boards\n * infertility\n * recurrent miscarriage\n * breastfeeding\n * parenting\n\nNewman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation^® — A Guide for Maximising\nBreastmilk Production By Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC and Lenore Goldfarb, PhD, CCC,\nIBCLC, ALC\n\nBased on the original Induced Lactation Protocol conceived and published by\nJack Newman MD\n\nThe Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation^® were developed from\ninformation published in Dr. Newman’s book “Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to\nBreastfeeding” (Harper-Collins, 2000). In the US the title is “The Ultimate\nBreastfeeding Book of Answers” by Dr. Jack Newman (Prima Publishing, 2000).\n\n * Table of Contents\n * An Introduction to Induced Lactation\n\n * Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby\n * Frequently Asked Questions\n * Biology of Induced Lactation\n * Introduction to the Newman-Goldfarb Protocols\n\n * Introduction\n * Origin of the Protocols\n * Regular Protocol\n * Accelerated Protocol\n * Menopause Protocol\n * Which Protocol to Use?\n * Decision Tool\n * No “Significant” Breast Changes?\n * Medical Conditions, Medications & Herbs\n\n * Medical Conditions & the Protocols\n * Domperidone Frequently asked Questions\n\n * What domperidone Is\n * When to Use domperidone\n * Side Effects\n * Long-Term Concerns\n * Using domperidone\n * How Long\n * Before Using domperidone\n * Additional Information\n * Domperidone General Information\n\n * Domperidone General Information\n * How It Works\n * Getting Started\n * The FDA & Domperidone\n * Dosage Instructions\n * Stopping\n * Effect on milk production\n * Contraception\n\n * Contraception & the Protocols\n * Special Birth Control Pill\n * Herbs\n * Increasing Milk Supply\n\n * Increasing Milk Supply\n * Breast Compression\n * Breast Pumps\n * Pumping Instructions\n * Storing Breast Milk\n * Supplementary Feeding Devices\n * Lactation Aids\n * Lactation Consultants\n * The Premature Infant - A Mother’s Story\n\n# Pumping Instructions to Accompany the Protocols for Induced Lactation\n\nWe suggest a \"baby honeymoon\" for the first 48 hours of pumping. Pump every 2\nhours by day and every 3 hours by night. Then over the next two weeks, start\npumping as follows as often as you can.\n\n8 - 12 times per day:\n\n * Pump for 5-7 minutes on the low or medium setting\n * Breast massage, light tickle, jiggle\n * Pump for 5-7 minutes\n\nIt is suggested that the mother pump every three hours.\n\nNote: Stopping the birth control pill while maintaining the domperidone and\nthen pumping should cause a rapid decrease in the mother’s serum progesterone\nlevel while causing an increase in the mother’s serum prolactin level. This\nprocess attempts to mimic what happens after a normal pregnancy and birth.\nThis should cause the mother’s milk supply to come in.\n\n## Assisting the Milk Ejection Reflex (Let-Down)\n\n 1. Breast Massage Do as you would for a breast cancer examination. Rotate the flats of your fingertips with gentle but firm pressure in concentric circles starting from the largest portion of the breast and working all around the breast towards the nipple. This will help to empty the alveoli (grapes) into the ducts (branches) and help to drain the breast.\n 2. Light Tickle Using the nail side of the fingertips, very gently rake your fingertips from the top of the breast towards the nipple. This helps to move the breastmilk towards the collecting ducts located just behind the nipple and under the areola (colored tissue surrounding the nipple).\n 3. Jiggle Lean over and give your breasts a light jiggle. This uses gravity to help move the breastmilk throughout the breast towards the collecting ducts and the nipple.\n\nThe entire procedure should take approximately 15 minutes.\n\n * Pump each breast 5-7 minutes. (Use a double pump to save time and get a better result)\n * Breast Massage, Light Tickle, Jiggle\n * Pump each breast 3-5 minutes.\n\nback \| next\n\nNewman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation^® © 2002-2019 Jack Newman, MD,\nFRCPC and Lenore Goldfarb, PhD, CCC, IBCLC, ALC\n\nprint the Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation^®\n\nprint this page back\n\nIf you value this service, kindly consider a donation to the Canadian\nBreastfeeding Foundation (registered charity). Earmark the donation for the\nInternational Breastfeeding Centre (Newman Breastfeeding Clinic) and/or the\nGoldfarb Breastfeeding Program.\n\nDonate online: canadahelps.org\n\nDonate by mail: Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation, 5890 Monkland Ave, Suite\n16, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4A 1G2.\n\n© 2002-2019 Lenore Goldfarb, PhD, CCC, IBCLC, ALC and contributing authors to\nAskLenore.info. All rights reserved.\n\nDisclaimer: All material provided in asklenore.info is provided for\neducational purposes only. Consult your physician regarding the advisability\nof any opinions or recommendations with respect to your individual situation.\n\ntop\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/qa/fenugreek", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20150926133058/http://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/qa/fenugreek", "parsed_text": { "title": "Ask Anne: Will Fenugreek increase my milk supply?", "passages": [ "Question: My baby is 3 months old and I have just returned to work. I’m afraid I’m losing my milk because she isn’t gaining weight well. Will Fenugreek increase my milk supply? Is it really safe to use while I’m nursing? If so, how much do I need to take?", "Answer: Fenugreek is a herb that has been used for hundreds of years by nursing mothers to increase their milk supply. The most common reasons for low milk supply are not nursing often enough, illness, fatigue, stress and returning to work, so these factors should be addressed before turning to herbal supplements to increase supply. Although there are no scientific studies to prove that Fenugreek works, it is believed to contain hormone precursors that boost milk production. Some researchers think that it increases supply because the breast is a modified sweat gland, and it is known that Fenugreek increases sweat production.", "Fenugreek is listed in the US as a herbal remedy that is “generally regarded as safe.” However, as with all medications and herbs, it can cause side effects in some women. The most common side effect is a maple syrup odor in urine and sweat (this is not a bad thing, it just means that the proper dosage has been reached). It also can cause diarrhea, aggravate asthma, or hypoglycemia. Mothers who suffer from asthma or diabetes, or who are allergic to peanuts, should probably not take Fenugreek. Pregnant women should not take Fenugreek because it can cause uterine contractions.", "Fenugreek is usually taken in capsule form since the pills are more potent than the tea, and the tea has a bitter taste. The usual dosage is 2-4 capsules 3 times a day. The capsules are usually 580-610 mg each, and can be found at most health food stores.", "If the Fenugreek is going to be effective, an increase in milk supply will usually be seen within 24-72 hours after the mother starts taking it. It seems to work well for many women, but I have rarely seen dramatic increases with it. Mothers seldom go from producing drops to producing ounces after taking Fenugreek, and anyone who is concerned about their milk supply should make sure to address possible causes such as baby not nursing effectively, maternal medications, not feeding frequently enough, using an ineffective breast pump, etc.", "As the mother of six wonderful breastfed children, three perfect breastfed grand babies, and an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) with over twenty-five years experience in lactation counseling, I can offer you professional support, as well as information and advice based on my personal experiences over the years.", "Patricia: My son is 3 and 1/2 year old and he is still nursing. It's wonderful we are so b..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Ask Anne: Will Fenugreek increase my milk supply?\n\n * About Me\n * Home\n * Poems and Humor\n * Privacy Policy\n * Rachelle Lesteshen\n * The Badass Breastfeeder\n\n## Breastfeeding Basics\n\n# Will Fenugreek increase my milk supply?\n\n## Ask Anne...\n\nQuestion: My baby is 3 months old and I have just returned to work. I’m afraid\nI’m losing my milk because she isn’t gaining weight well. Will Fenugreek\nincrease my milk supply? Is it really safe to use while I’m nursing? If so,\nhow much do I need to take?\n\nAnswer: Fenugreek is a herb that has been used for hundreds of years by\nnursing mothers to increase their milk supply. The most common reasons for low\nmilk supply are not nursing often enough, illness, fatigue, stress and\nreturning to work, so these factors should be addressed before turning to\nherbal supplements to increase supply. Although there are no scientific\nstudies to prove that Fenugreek works, it is believed to contain hormone\nprecursors that boost milk production. Some researchers think that it\nincreases supply because the breast is a modified sweat gland, and it is known\nthat Fenugreek increases sweat production.\n\nFenugreek is listed in the US as a herbal remedy that is “generally regarded\nas safe.” However, as with all medications and herbs, it can cause side\neffects in some women. The most common side effect is a maple syrup odor in\nurine and sweat (this is not a bad thing, it just means that the proper dosage\nhas been reached). It also can cause diarrhea, aggravate asthma, or\nhypoglycemia. Mothers who suffer from asthma or diabetes, or who are allergic\nto peanuts, should probably not take Fenugreek. Pregnant women should not take\nFenugreek because it can cause uterine contractions.\n\nFenugreek is usually taken in capsule form since the pills are more potent\nthan the tea, and the tea has a bitter taste. The usual dosage is 2-4 capsules\n3 times a day. The capsules are usually 580-610 mg each, and can be found at\nmost health food stores.\n\nIf the Fenugreek is going to be effective, an increase in milk supply will\nusually be seen within 24-72 hours after the mother starts taking it. It seems\nto work well for many women, but I have rarely seen dramatic increases with\nit. Mothers seldom go from producing drops to producing ounces after taking\nFenugreek, and anyone who is concerned about their milk supply should make\nsure to address possible causes such as baby not nursing effectively, maternal\nmedications, not feeding frequently enough, using an ineffective breast pump,\netc.\n\nFor additional information regarding causes of and solutions for low milk\nproduction, See article Increasing Your Milk Supply.\n\nAnne Smith, IBCLC Breastfeeding Basics\n\nShare and Enjoy:\n\n2015-01-19\n\n+Anne Smith, IBCLC\n\nShare\n\n### About Anne Smith, IBCLC\n\nAs the mother of six wonderful breastfed children, three perfect breastfed\ngrand babies, and an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation\nConsultant) with over twenty-five years experience in lactation counseling, I\ncan offer you professional support, as well as information and advice based on\nmy personal experiences over the years.\n\n@bfbasics\n\n### Related Articles\n\n### What the heck is “vernix”?\n\nSeptember 12, 2015\n\n### What are the benefits of breastfeeding more than a year?\n\nSeptember 11, 2015\n\n### Is it safe for breastfeeding mothers to get a flu shot?\n\nSeptember 1, 2015\n\n### Check Also\n\n## Why did I start my period? I’m still breastfeeding!\n\nAsk Anne... Question: Why did I start my period? I’m still breastfeeding! I am\ncurrently ...\n\n#### Advertisement\n\n#### Recent Comments\n\n * Jac: I nursed my son even when I have my second baby when he was three. I continued a...\n\n * Anne: Thank you for writing this... This past week I've been experiencing something si...\n\n * Patricia: My son is 3 and 1/2 year old and he is still nursing. It's wonderful we are so b...\n\n * Liz: He he! So glad to read this article! We are now at the stage where I spend most...\n\n * Amber Rose: I wish that was true for me. I breastfed and slept soundly through the night. My...\n\n#### Badass Gear\n\n#### Pages\n\n * About Me\n * Home\n * Poems and Humor\n * Privacy Policy\n * Rachelle Lesteshen\n * The Badass Breastfeeder\n\n© 1999 - 2015 Breastfeeding Basics, LLC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/induced-lactation/faq-20058403", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201028123620/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/induced-lactation/faq-20058403", "parsed_text": { "title": "Induced lactation: Can I breast-feed my adopted baby?", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Induced lactation: Can I breast-feed my adopted baby? - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.drugs.com/breastfeeding/metoclopramide.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200629012646/https://www.drugs.com/breastfeeding/metoclopramide.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Metoclopramide use while Breastfeeding", "passages": [ "Metoclopramide is excreted in variable amounts in breastmilk. Most infants would receive less than 10% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage, but some receive doses that achieve pharmacologically active serum levels, elevated serum prolactin and possible gastrointestinal side effects. Although most studies have found no adverse effects in breastfed infants during maternal metoclopramide use, many did not adequately observe for side effects.", "Metoclopramide is used as a galactogogue.[1] Metoclopramide increases serum prolactin. A meta-analysis of 5 placebo-controlled studies concluded that 2 weeks of metoclopramide caused no increase of serum prolactin over placebo, but 3 weeks of treatment did.[2] The clinical value of metoclopramide in increasing milk supply is questionable. Galactogogues should never replace evaluation and counseling on modifiable factors that affect milk production.[3] In well-designed studies that evaluated the effectiveness of metoclopramide as a galactogogue in women who continue to have difficulty producing milk after nursing techniques have been optimized, it was of no additional benefit. Prophylactic use in the mothers of preterm infants has also shown little or no benefit.", "Metoclopramide has no officially established dosage for increasing milk supply. Most studies have used metoclopramide in a dosage of 10 mg 2 or 3 times daily for 7 to 14 days. Some studies used a tapering dosage for the last days few of the regimen to avoid an abrupt drop in milk supply after drug discontinuation. No published literature supports the efficacy or safety of higher dosages, longer treatment periods or repeated courses of therapy.", "Postpartum mothers are at a relatively high risk for postpartum depression and metoclopramide can cause depression as a side effect. Therefore, metoclopramide should probably be avoided in women with a history of major depression and not used for prolonged periods in any mothers during this time of high susceptibility.[4][5] Long-term uses of metoclopramide also increases the risk of tardive dyskinesia.[6] Other reported side effects in nursing mothers include tiredness, nausea, headache, diarrhea, dry mouth, breast discomfort, vertigo, restless legs, intestinal gas, hair loss and anxiety.[5][7][8] In a survey of nursing mothers in the United States, 32 had used metoclopramide as a galactogogue and all reported having experienced an adverse reaction from the drug.[9] A larger survey of women taking metoclopramide for lactation enhancement found that 4.8% of women had either palpitations or racing heart rate, 12% reported depression, and 1 to 7% reported other central nervous system side effects ranging from dizziness and headache to involuntary grimacing and tremors. Diarrhea, irritability and fatigue were also relatively common.[10]", "Maternal Levels. Ten mothers who were 7 to 10 days postpartum were given a single oral dose of metoclopramide 10 mg. Two hours after the dose, the average milk level was 126 mcg/L. The authors estimated that a fully breastfed infant would receive a maximum daily dosage of 45 mcg/kg.[11]", "Five mothers took metoclopramide 10 mg orally 3 times daily beginning on day 3 to 9 postpartum because of an insufficient milk supply. Metoclopramide in milk samples taken 1 to 2 hours after a 10 mg dose on days 4 and/or 14 ranged from 52 to 157 mcg/L. The authors estimated that these infants would receive maximum metoclopramide dosages of 6 to 24 mcg/kg daily. The same paper reported on 18 women who received metoclopramide 10 mg orally 3 times daily beginning in week 8 to 12 postpartum. Milk levels measured once on the morning of day 9 to 11 of therapy averaged 48 mcg/L (range 21 to 125 mcg/L). The authors estimated that these infants would receive maximum metoclopramide dosages averaging 5.2 mcg/kg (range 0.8 to 13.2 mcg/kg) daily.[12] This latter group of infants would receive about 1% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage.", "Seventeen women who were part of a study of metoclopramide for enhancing lactation in mothers of premature infants had complete 24-hour milk samples measured for metoclopramide. The dosage was 10 mg orally 3 times daily and milk samples were collected between day 6 and 14 of therapy. Three of the mothers had no measurable metoclopramide in milk. The other 14 mothers had metoclopramide milk levels averaging 45 mcg/L. The authors calculated that a fully breastfed infant would receive 11 mcg/kg daily.[13][14] This corresponds to about 2% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage and 7 to 11% of a dose for preterm infants.[15]", "Infant Levels. Five breastfed infants were studied whose mothers were taking metoclopramide 10 mg orally 3 times daily beginning on the day 3 to 9 postpartum because of an insufficient milk supply. Serum metoclopramide levels were undetectable (<2 mcg/L) in 4 infants; the fifth had serum levels of 20.9 and 18.6 mcg/L on days 4 and 14 postpartum, respectively. These levels averaged 8% of the infant's mother's metoclopramide serum levels which were very high.[12] A study of neonates who each received a single oral dose of 100 to 150 mcg/kg found peak serum levels averaging 17.7 mcg/L,[15] which is similar to the levels achieved in the breastfed infant with metoclopramide detectable in serum.", "In an early report, 5 infants were nursed during 7 to 10 days of maternal metoclopramide therapy at a dosage of 10 mg orally 3 times daily. No adverse effects were noted.[16]", "In a placebo-controlled study of the effect of metoclopramide on milk production in 37 women, an infant whose mother was taking oral metoclopramide 15 mg 3 times daily reportedly had intestinal discomfort. No infants whose mothers were taking a dosage of 5 or 10 mg 3 times daily or placebo had any adverse effects. Metoclopramide was possibly the cause of the adverse reaction.[7]", "Seventeen mothers with poor lactation were treated with oral metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily for 3 weeks. One mother reported that she and her infant had increased intestinal gas formation during treatment. Metoclopramide was possibly the cause of the adverse reaction.[8]", "Thirty-two mothers with complete or partial lactation failure were given oral metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily for 10 days and advised to nurse every 3 hours. None of the mothers reported adverse effects in their infants.[17]", "Twenty-three premature infants whose mothers were having difficulty maintaining milk production had steady weight gain and no adverse effects related to feeding tolerance or stool frequency during maternal metoclopramide therapy. The mothers were taking oral metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily for 7 days, with a tapering dosage for 2 more days, beginning at an average of 32 days postpartum.[18]", "Thirteen women with insufficient milk production who were 4 to 20 weeks postpartum were randomized to receive metoclopramide or placebo 10 mg orally 3 times daily. The average plasma prolactin levels before therapy and afer 3 weeks of maternal therapy were no different in the infants of women who received metoclopramide or placebo.[19]", "Eleven breastfed infants whose mothers were given oral metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily for 5 days beginning on day 1 postpartum were compared to the infants of 11 matched mothers who received no metoclopramide. No difference in average serum prolactin was found between the groups, indicating little transfer of the drug to the infants via breastmilk.[20]", "Five breastfed infants were studied whose mothers were taking metoclopramide 10 mg orally 3 times daily beginning on the day 3 to 9 postpartum because of an insufficient milk supply. Before therapy, their plasma prolactin levels were similar to their mothers'. On day 4 of maternal therapy, 3 of the infants had plasma prolactin levels higher than the highest levels of control infants of the same age, and on day 14, one infant had a plasma prolactin level higher than the highest levels of control infants of the same age. Plasma levels in 3 other infants were in the normal range during therapy.[12]", "Metoclopramide increases serum prolactin in lactating and nonlactating women.[2][21][22] This effect is thought to be caused by the drug's antidopaminergic effect. Galactorrhea has been reported after long-term use of metoclopramide for nausea associated with migraine. The patient was taking 10 to 40 mg 1 to 4 times weekly for about 4 months.[23] Another case of galactorrhea was reported in a woman after 5 days of treatment and having a slightly low serum prolactin level.[24]", "Numerous papers have reported studies that used metoclopramide to increase milk production. All studies were small with 40 or fewer patients. Most of the studies have designs that would not be considered valid using today's standards of evidence-based medicine. Many of the studies had no placebo control;[8][12][17][18][20][25][26][27] only 7 studies employed randomization;[7][11][14][19][28][29][30] and only 2 of the studies were clearly and adequately blinded.[14][28] Among all of the published studies, only 5 meet or come close to meeting current evidence-based medicine standards. These studies are described in more detail below.", "In one early double-blind study, 20 women who had undergone delivery by emergency or elective cesarean section were randomized to take oral metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily (n=10) or placebo for 7 days (n=10) beginning on the first day after cesarean section.[11] All mothers expressed a desire to breastfeed their infants for at least 3 months and received daily visits by an investigator to discuss breastfeeding problems and were given advice and encouragement to breastfeed. The mothers in the 2 groups were closely matched except that 3 preterm infants in the metoclopramide group were separated from their mothers in the intensive care unit and were nursed there initially and fed expressed milk until discharge. At 10 days postpartum, there were no differences in the number of infants being breastfed in each group; at 6 weeks postpartum, 9 women were breastfeeding in the metoclopramide group and 8 in the placebo group; and 3 months postpartum 4 were breastfeeding in each group. Although this was a small study, it was well designed and executed. It provided preliminary evidence of the benefit of patient counseling and encouragement on breastfeeding success.", "Thirteen primiparous nursing mothers without breastfeeding difficulties and normal infants were given either oral metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily (n=7) or placebo (n=6) for 8 days beginning on the first day postpartum in a randomized, double-blind study.[28] No attempt was made to improve nursing technique, but mothers nursed on a 3-hour schedule beginning at 6:30 am on the day following delivery. No mention was made of the type of feeding, or the number of feedings that the infants received between birth and the initiation of breastfeeding or any differences in the two groups of infants in this regard. All women completed the trial. No differences were found in serum prolactin of treated and control women throughout 28 days of observation. Milk intake as measured by infant weight change before and after the second daily feeding on days 3 through 8 was greater by an average of 24.3 mL (51.1 mL vs 75.4 mL) in the infants of treated mothers; however, statistically significant differences in milk production did not occur until day 5 postpartum. This paper has several serious flaws related to its analysis. A recent study showed that weighing infants is not an accurate method of estimating milk intake.[31] This problem is magnified by the fact that the paper does not state the number of feedings per day, so the fraction of the infant's daily feedings that this one feeding represented is unknown. The study also failed to report serial infant weight gain during the study period. These serious problems invalidate the study results.", "Fifty mothers who had complete or partial lactation failure received extensive instruction on how to increase their milk supply.[29] Their infants were hospitalized for various illnesses and ranged from 29 to 100 day of age. Maternal lactation history was comparable in the two groups. Mothers were randomized either to receive or not receive metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily for 10 days. Although no specific metoclopramide placebo was given to control mothers, all mothers received multivitamins, iron, and folic acid daily which the authors used to obscure to the mother whether she was receiving an active drug or not. No statistically significant differences were found between the groups in the time to initiation of milk secretion, to partial restoration of breastfeeding, or to complete breastfeeding or in the weight gain of the infants during the study period of 96 days. The authors concluded that successful relactation can be accomplished without galactogogues such as metoclopramide. This study lacked a true placebo control; however, it employed excellent breastfeeding instruction and infant evaluation techniques and had the best overall design of any of the studies on mothers who had older infants and well documented insufficient milk supplies at the start of the study.", "In a well-controlled and analyzed, randomized, double-blinded study of the mothers of premature (23 to 34 weeks) infants, mothers received either metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily (n=31) or placebo (n=29) for 10 days beginning within 96 hours of delivery.[14] The groups were well matched and all mothers received standardized instructions from a lactation consultant and provided access to breastfeeding support. No selection was made for mothers who were having difficulties producing milk. Six subjects each in the drug and placebo groups dropped out for a relatively high dropout rate of 17.4%. Although by far the best designed and executed study to date on any galactogogue, the study enrolled all mothers of preterm infants without any evaluation of their ability to produce milk. This population may in general need lactation support, but the possible inclusion of women in both the active drug and placebo groups who would have had little difficulty in milk production may have minimized differences between the groups.", "A study of 20 primiparous mothers whose infant were not gaining weight adequately compared metoclopramide (n = 10) to placebo (n = 10) for increasing milk supply. All mothers passed a brief training course on improving breastfeeding technique and the benefits of breastfeeding before entering the study. All infants gained weight over the next 2 weeks. The increase in weight in the metoclopramide group was not different from the placebo group.[30]", "Two women whose infants were born via a surrogate pregnancy other women were given metoclopramide beginning at 28 weeks of the pregnancy. One woman stopped metoclopramide 1 week prior to the expected delivery date and the other continued meoclopramide postpartum. They also underwent postpartum nipple stimulation with an electric breast pump. Lactation was established and they were each able to partially breastfeed their infants for 3 months.[32][33]", "A double-blind randomized study compared the effect on milk production of metoclopramide 10 mg to placebo 3 times daily for 10 days in the mothers of preterm infants born at 28 to 34 weeks of gestation. At the beginning of investigation, all participating women were taught a standard breastfeeding method. Mothers used a breast pump for 10 to 15 minutes every 2 hours and the volume of milk was measured and recorded at each pumping for 10 days. No difference in daily milk volumes between the two groups occurred until day 7 postpartum, when treated mothers pumped an average of 373 mL compared with 352 mL in the mothers receiving placebo. This difference of about 20 mL per day persisted until the end of the study on day 10 when the treated group pumped 446 mL and the placebo group pumped 422 mL.[34] The clinical importance of the extra 20 mL of milk per day is questionable.", "A randomized, double-blind study of 26 mothers who delivered at 34 weeks of gestation or less, compared metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily to placebo. The drug or placebo was taken for 8 days beginning within 36 hours of delivery. All women were provided breast pumps and support from a lactation consultant. The total volume of milk pumped per day was recorded by the women, 19 of whom completed the entire protocol. Although milk production increased over the 8-day period, metoclopramide was no better than placebo and the standard care provided. No difference in reported side effects was found.[35]", "Mothers who were expressing milk for their infants in a neonatal intensive care unit (mean gestational age 28 weeks) were given instructions on methods for increasing milk supply. If they were producing less than 160 mL of milk per kg of infant weight daily after several days, mothers were randomized to receive either domperidone or metoclopramide 10 mg by mouth 3 times daily for 10 days in a double-blinded fashion. Thirty-one mothers who received domperidone and 34 who received metoclopramide provided data on daily milk volumes during the 10 days. Milk volumes increased over the 10-day period by 96% with domperidone and 94% with metoclopramide, which was not statistically different between the groups. Some mothers continued to measure milk output after the end of the medication period. Results were similar between the 2 groups. Side effects in the domperidone group (3 women) included headache, diarrhea, mood swings and dizziness. Side effects in the metoclopramide group (7 women) included headache (3 women), diarrhea, mood swings, changed appetite, dry mouth and discomfort in the breasts. Of 29 women who took metoclopramide after the trial ended, 8 reported side effects including diarrhea, mood swings, depression (2 women), itchy skin, tiredness, restless legs and less effective milk stimulation.[5] The lack of a placebo group and the projection of milk volumes to impute missing data from some mothers detract from the findings of this study.", "2. Tabrizi SO, Mirghafourvand M, Seyedi R. The effect of metoclopramide on prolactin levels in breastfeeding mothers: A systematic review and meta- analysis. Int J Pediatr (Mashhad). 2017;5:5827-38. DOI: doi:10.22038/ijp.2017.24678.2083", "3. Brodribb W. ABM Clinical Protocol #9: Use of galactogogues in initiating or augmenting maternal milk production, second revision 2018. Breastfeed Med. 2018;13:307-14. PMID: 29902083", "5. Ingram J, Taylor H, Churchill C et al. Metoclopramide or domperidone for increasing maternal breast milk output: a randomised controlled trial. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2012;97:F241-5. 22147287 PMID: 22147287", "7. Kauppila A, Kivinen S, Ylikorkala O. A dose response relation between improved lactation and metoclopramide. Lancet. 1981;1:1175-7. PMID: 6112526", "8. Kauppila A, Kivinen S, Ylikorkala O. Metoclopramide increases prolactin release and milk secretion in puerperium without stimulating the secretion of thyrotropin and thyroid hormones. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1981;52:436-9. PMID: 6780593", "9. Bazzano A, Thibeau S, Brandt A et al. Mothers' experiences with using galactagogues for lactation: An exploratory cross-sectional study. Ochsner J. 2016;16:388. Abstract. http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/doi/full/10.1043/1524-5012-16.3.337?=", "10. Hale TW, Kendall-Tackett K, Cong Z. Domperidone versus metoclopramide: Self-reported side effects in a large sample of breastfeeding mothers who used these medications to increase milk production. Clin Lact. 2018;9:10-7. DOI: doi:10.1891/2158-0782.9.1.10", "11. Lewis PJ, Devenish C, Kahn C. Controlled trial of metoclopramide in the initiation of breast feeding. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1980;9:217-9. Letter. PMID: 6986894", "12. Kauppila A, Arvela P et al. Metoclopramide and breast feeding: transfer into milk and the newborn. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1983;25:819-23. PMID: 6662181", "13. Hansen W, Hunter S et al. Metoclopramide concentration in breast milk of women delivering between 23-34 weeks gestation. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2001;185 (6 suppl):S116. Abstract 127. DOI: doi:10.1016/S0002-9378(01)80162-9", "14. Hansen WF, McAndrew S et al. Metoclopramide effect on breastfeeding the preterm infant: a randomized trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2005;105:383-9. PMID: 15684169", "15. Kearns GL, van den Anker JN et al. Pharmacokinetics of metoclopramide in neonates. J Clin Pharmacol. 1998;38:122-8. PMID: 9549642", "18. Ehrenkranz RA, Ackerman BA. Metoclopramide effect on faltering milk production by mothers of premature infants. Pediatrics. 1986;78:614-20. PMID: 3763270", "19. Kauppila A, Anunti P et al. Metoclopramide and breast feeding: efficacy and anterior pituitary responses of the mother and the child. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1985;19:19-22. PMID: 3884406", "20. Ertl T, Sulyok E et al. The influence of metoclopramide on the composition of human breast milk. Acta Paediatr Hung. 1991;31:415-22. PMID: 1790024", "21. Andersen AN, Tabor A. Prl, TSH, GH and LH responses to metoclopramide and breast-feeding in normal and hyperprolactinaemic women. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1982;100:177-83. PMID: 7202316", "22. Bohnet HG, Kato K. Prolactin secretion during pregnancy and puerperium: response to metoclopramide and interactions with placental hormones. Obstet Gynecol. 1985;65:789-92. PMID: 3839061", "29. Seema, Patwari AK, Satyanarayana L. Relactation: an effective intervention to promote exclusive breastfeeding. J Trop Pediatr. 1997;43:213-6. PMID: 9283123", "30. Sakha R, Behbahan AG. Training for perfect breastfeeding or metoclopramide: which one can promote lactation in nursing mothers? Breastfeed Med. 2008;3:120-3. PMID: 7201788", "31. Savenije OE, Brand PL. Accuracy and precision of test weighing to assess milk intake in newborn infants. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2006;91:F330-2. PMID: 16717082", "32. Biervliet FP, Maguiness SD, Hay DM et al. Induction of lactation in the intended mother of a surrogate pregnancy. Hum Reprod. 2001;16:581-3. PMID: 11228232", "33. Shiva M, Frotan M, Arabipoor A, Mirzaaga E. A successful induction of lactation in surrogate pregnancy with metoclopramide and review of lactation induction. Int J Fertil Steril. 2010;3:191-4.", "35. Fife S, Gill P, Hopkins M et al. Metoclopramide to augment lactation, does it work? A randomized trial. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2011;24:1317-20. PMID: 21410420", "Information presented in this database is not meant as a substitute for professional judgment. You should consult your healthcare provider for breastfeeding advice related to your particular situation. The U.S. government does not warrant or assume any liability or responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this Site.", "The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. Available for Android and iOS devices.", "Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 4 May 2020), Cerner MultumTM (updated 2 June 2020), Wolters KluwerTM (updated 2 May 2020) and others." ] }, "parsed_md": "Metoclopramide use while Breastfeeding \| Drugs.com\n\nSkip to Content\n\nRegister Sign In\n\nMenu\n\nPrint Share\n\n# Metoclopramide use while Breastfeeding\n\nDrugs containing Metoclopramide: Reglan, Maxolon, Metozolv ODT\n\nMedically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 2, 2020.\n\n * Overview\n * Side Effects\n * Dosage\n * Professional\n * Tips\n * Interactions\n * More\n\n## Metoclopramide Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding\n\n### Summary of Use during Lactation\n\nMetoclopramide is excreted in variable amounts in breastmilk. Most infants\nwould receive less than 10% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage, but some\nreceive doses that achieve pharmacologically active serum levels, elevated\nserum prolactin and possible gastrointestinal side effects. Although most\nstudies have found no adverse effects in breastfed infants during maternal\nmetoclopramide use, many did not adequately observe for side effects.\n\nMetoclopramide is used as a galactogogue.[1] Metoclopramide increases serum\nprolactin. A meta-analysis of 5 placebo-controlled studies concluded that 2\nweeks of metoclopramide caused no increase of serum prolactin over placebo,\nbut 3 weeks of treatment did.[2] The clinical value of metoclopramide in\nincreasing milk supply is questionable. Galactogogues should never replace\nevaluation and counseling on modifiable factors that affect milk\nproduction.[3] In well-designed studies that evaluated the effectiveness of\nmetoclopramide as a galactogogue in women who continue to have difficulty\nproducing milk after nursing techniques have been optimized, it was of no\nadditional benefit. Prophylactic use in the mothers of preterm infants has\nalso shown little or no benefit.\n\nMetoclopramide has no officially established dosage for increasing milk\nsupply. Most studies have used metoclopramide in a dosage of 10 mg 2 or 3\ntimes daily for 7 to 14 days. Some studies used a tapering dosage for the last\ndays few of the regimen to avoid an abrupt drop in milk supply after drug\ndiscontinuation. No published literature supports the efficacy or safety of\nhigher dosages, longer treatment periods or repeated courses of therapy.\n\nPostpartum mothers are at a relatively high risk for postpartum depression and\nmetoclopramide can cause depression as a side effect. Therefore,\nmetoclopramide should probably be avoided in women with a history of major\ndepression and not used for prolonged periods in any mothers during this time\nof high susceptibility.[4][5] Long-term uses of metoclopramide also increases\nthe risk of tardive dyskinesia.[6] Other reported side effects in nursing\nmothers include tiredness, nausea, headache, diarrhea, dry mouth, breast\ndiscomfort, vertigo, restless legs, intestinal gas, hair loss and\nanxiety.[5][7][8] In a survey of nursing mothers in the United States, 32 had\nused metoclopramide as a galactogogue and all reported having experienced an\nadverse reaction from the drug.[9] A larger survey of women taking\nmetoclopramide for lactation enhancement found that 4.8% of women had either\npalpitations or racing heart rate, 12% reported depression, and 1 to 7%\nreported other central nervous system side effects ranging from dizziness and\nheadache to involuntary grimacing and tremors. Diarrhea, irritability and\nfatigue were also relatively common.[10]\n\n### Drug Levels\n\nMaternal Levels. Ten mothers who were 7 to 10 days postpartum were given a\nsingle oral dose of metoclopramide 10 mg. Two hours after the dose, the\naverage milk level was 126 mcg/L. The authors estimated that a fully breastfed\ninfant would receive a maximum daily dosage of 45 mcg/kg.[11]\n\nFive mothers took metoclopramide 10 mg orally 3 times daily beginning on day 3\nto 9 postpartum because of an insufficient milk supply. Metoclopramide in milk\nsamples taken 1 to 2 hours after a 10 mg dose on days 4 and/or 14 ranged from\n52 to 157 mcg/L. The authors estimated that these infants would receive\nmaximum metoclopramide dosages of 6 to 24 mcg/kg daily. The same paper\nreported on 18 women who received metoclopramide 10 mg orally 3 times daily\nbeginning in week 8 to 12 postpartum. Milk levels measured once on the morning\nof day 9 to 11 of therapy averaged 48 mcg/L (range 21 to 125 mcg/L). The\nauthors estimated that these infants would receive maximum metoclopramide\ndosages averaging 5.2 mcg/kg (range 0.8 to 13.2 mcg/kg) daily.[12] This latter\ngroup of infants would receive about 1% of the maternal weight-adjusted\ndosage.\n\nSeventeen women who were part of a study of metoclopramide for enhancing\nlactation in mothers of premature infants had complete 24-hour milk samples\nmeasured for metoclopramide. The dosage was 10 mg orally 3 times daily and\nmilk samples were collected between day 6 and 14 of therapy. Three of the\nmothers had no measurable metoclopramide in milk. The other 14 mothers had\nmetoclopramide milk levels averaging 45 mcg/L. The authors calculated that a\nfully breastfed infant would receive 11 mcg/kg daily.[13][14] This corresponds\nto about 2% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage and 7 to 11% of a dose for\npreterm infants.[15]\n\nInfant Levels. Five breastfed infants were studied whose mothers were taking\nmetoclopramide 10 mg orally 3 times daily beginning on the day 3 to 9\npostpartum because of an insufficient milk supply. Serum metoclopramide levels\nwere undetectable (<2 mcg/L) in 4 infants; the fifth had serum levels of 20.9\nand 18.6 mcg/L on days 4 and 14 postpartum, respectively. These levels\naveraged 8% of the infant's mother's metoclopramide serum levels which were\nvery high.[12] A study of neonates who each received a single oral dose of 100\nto 150 mcg/kg found peak serum levels averaging 17.7 mcg/L,[15] which is\nsimilar to the levels achieved in the breastfed infant with metoclopramide\ndetectable in serum.\n\n### Effects in Breastfed Infants\n\nIn an early report, 5 infants were nursed during 7 to 10 days of maternal\nmetoclopramide therapy at a dosage of 10 mg orally 3 times daily. No adverse\neffects were noted.[16]\n\nIn a placebo-controlled study of the effect of metoclopramide on milk\nproduction in 37 women, an infant whose mother was taking oral metoclopramide\n15 mg 3 times daily reportedly had intestinal discomfort. No infants whose\nmothers were taking a dosage of 5 or 10 mg 3 times daily or placebo had any\nadverse effects. Metoclopramide was possibly the cause of the adverse\nreaction.[7]\n\nSeventeen mothers with poor lactation were treated with oral metoclopramide 10\nmg 3 times daily for 3 weeks. One mother reported that she and her infant had\nincreased intestinal gas formation during treatment. Metoclopramide was\npossibly the cause of the adverse reaction.[8]\n\nThirty-two mothers with complete or partial lactation failure were given oral\nmetoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily for 10 days and advised to nurse every 3\nhours. None of the mothers reported adverse effects in their infants.[17]\n\nTwenty-three premature infants whose mothers were having difficulty\nmaintaining milk production had steady weight gain and no adverse effects\nrelated to feeding tolerance or stool frequency during maternal metoclopramide\ntherapy. The mothers were taking oral metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily for 7\ndays, with a tapering dosage for 2 more days, beginning at an average of 32\ndays postpartum.[18]\n\nThirteen women with insufficient milk production who were 4 to 20 weeks\npostpartum were randomized to receive metoclopramide or placebo 10 mg orally 3\ntimes daily. The average plasma prolactin levels before therapy and afer 3\nweeks of maternal therapy were no different in the infants of women who\nreceived metoclopramide or placebo.[19]\n\nEleven breastfed infants whose mothers were given oral metoclopramide 10 mg 3\ntimes daily for 5 days beginning on day 1 postpartum were compared to the\ninfants of 11 matched mothers who received no metoclopramide. No difference in\naverage serum prolactin was found between the groups, indicating little\ntransfer of the drug to the infants via breastmilk.[20]\n\nFive breastfed infants were studied whose mothers were taking metoclopramide\n10 mg orally 3 times daily beginning on the day 3 to 9 postpartum because of\nan insufficient milk supply. Before therapy, their plasma prolactin levels\nwere similar to their mothers'. On day 4 of maternal therapy, 3 of the infants\nhad plasma prolactin levels higher than the highest levels of control infants\nof the same age, and on day 14, one infant had a plasma prolactin level higher\nthan the highest levels of control infants of the same age. Plasma levels in 3\nother infants were in the normal range during therapy.[12]\n\n### Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk\n\nMetoclopramide increases serum prolactin in lactating and nonlactating\nwomen.[2][21][22] This effect is thought to be caused by the drug's\nantidopaminergic effect. Galactorrhea has been reported after long-term use of\nmetoclopramide for nausea associated with migraine. The patient was taking 10\nto 40 mg 1 to 4 times weekly for about 4 months.[23] Another case of\ngalactorrhea was reported in a woman after 5 days of treatment and having a\nslightly low serum prolactin level.[24]\n\nNumerous papers have reported studies that used metoclopramide to increase\nmilk production. All studies were small with 40 or fewer patients. Most of the\nstudies have designs that would not be considered valid using today's\nstandards of evidence-based medicine. Many of the studies had no placebo\ncontrol;[8][12][17][18][20][25][26][27] only 7 studies employed\nrandomization;[7][11][14][19][28][29][30] and only 2 of the studies were\nclearly and adequately blinded.[14][28] Among all of the published studies,\nonly 5 meet or come close to meeting current evidence-based medicine\nstandards. These studies are described in more detail below.\n\nIn one early double-blind study, 20 women who had undergone delivery by\nemergency or elective cesarean section were randomized to take oral\nmetoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily (n=10) or placebo for 7 days (n=10)\nbeginning on the first day after cesarean section.[11] All mothers expressed a\ndesire to breastfeed their infants for at least 3 months and received daily\nvisits by an investigator to discuss breastfeeding problems and were given\nadvice and encouragement to breastfeed. The mothers in the 2 groups were\nclosely matched except that 3 preterm infants in the metoclopramide group were\nseparated from their mothers in the intensive care unit and were nursed there\ninitially and fed expressed milk until discharge. At 10 days postpartum, there\nwere no differences in the number of infants being breastfed in each group; at\n6 weeks postpartum, 9 women were breastfeeding in the metoclopramide group and\n8 in the placebo group; and 3 months postpartum 4 were breastfeeding in each\ngroup. Although this was a small study, it was well designed and executed. It\nprovided preliminary evidence of the benefit of patient counseling and\nencouragement on breastfeeding success.\n\nThirteen primiparous nursing mothers without breastfeeding difficulties and\nnormal infants were given either oral metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily (n=7)\nor placebo (n=6) for 8 days beginning on the first day postpartum in a\nrandomized, double-blind study.[28] No attempt was made to improve nursing\ntechnique, but mothers nursed on a 3-hour schedule beginning at 6:30 am on the\nday following delivery. No mention was made of the type of feeding, or the\nnumber of feedings that the infants received between birth and the initiation\nof breastfeeding or any differences in the two groups of infants in this\nregard. All women completed the trial. No differences were found in serum\nprolactin of treated and control women throughout 28 days of observation. Milk\nintake as measured by infant weight change before and after the second daily\nfeeding on days 3 through 8 was greater by an average of 24.3 mL (51.1 mL vs\n75.4 mL) in the infants of treated mothers; however, statistically significant\ndifferences in milk production did not occur until day 5 postpartum. This\npaper has several serious flaws related to its analysis. A recent study showed\nthat weighing infants is not an accurate method of estimating milk intake.[31]\nThis problem is magnified by the fact that the paper does not state the number\nof feedings per day, so the fraction of the infant's daily feedings that this\none feeding represented is unknown. The study also failed to report serial\ninfant weight gain during the study period. These serious problems invalidate\nthe study results.\n\nFifty mothers who had complete or partial lactation failure received extensive\ninstruction on how to increase their milk supply.[29] Their infants were\nhospitalized for various illnesses and ranged from 29 to 100 day of age.\nMaternal lactation history was comparable in the two groups. Mothers were\nrandomized either to receive or not receive metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily\nfor 10 days. Although no specific metoclopramide placebo was given to control\nmothers, all mothers received multivitamins, iron, and folic acid daily which\nthe authors used to obscure to the mother whether she was receiving an active\ndrug or not. No statistically significant differences were found between the\ngroups in the time to initiation of milk secretion, to partial restoration of\nbreastfeeding, or to complete breastfeeding or in the weight gain of the\ninfants during the study period of 96 days. The authors concluded that\nsuccessful relactation can be accomplished without galactogogues such as\nmetoclopramide. This study lacked a true placebo control; however, it employed\nexcellent breastfeeding instruction and infant evaluation techniques and had\nthe best overall design of any of the studies on mothers who had older infants\nand well documented insufficient milk supplies at the start of the study.\n\nIn a well-controlled and analyzed, randomized, double-blinded study of the\nmothers of premature (23 to 34 weeks) infants, mothers received either\nmetoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily (n=31) or placebo (n=29) for 10 days\nbeginning within 96 hours of delivery.[14] The groups were well matched and\nall mothers received standardized instructions from a lactation consultant and\nprovided access to breastfeeding support. No selection was made for mothers\nwho were having difficulties producing milk. Six subjects each in the drug and\nplacebo groups dropped out for a relatively high dropout rate of 17.4%.\nAlthough by far the best designed and executed study to date on any\ngalactogogue, the study enrolled all mothers of preterm infants without any\nevaluation of their ability to produce milk. This population may in general\nneed lactation support, but the possible inclusion of women in both the active\ndrug and placebo groups who would have had little difficulty in milk\nproduction may have minimized differences between the groups.\n\nA study of 20 primiparous mothers whose infant were not gaining weight\nadequately compared metoclopramide (n = 10) to placebo (n = 10) for increasing\nmilk supply. All mothers passed a brief training course on improving\nbreastfeeding technique and the benefits of breastfeeding before entering the\nstudy. All infants gained weight over the next 2 weeks. The increase in weight\nin the metoclopramide group was not different from the placebo group.[30]\n\nTwo women whose infants were born via a surrogate pregnancy other women were\ngiven metoclopramide beginning at 28 weeks of the pregnancy. One woman stopped\nmetoclopramide 1 week prior to the expected delivery date and the other\ncontinued meoclopramide postpartum. They also underwent postpartum nipple\nstimulation with an electric breast pump. Lactation was established and they\nwere each able to partially breastfeed their infants for 3 months.[32][33]\n\nA double-blind randomized study compared the effect on milk production of\nmetoclopramide 10 mg to placebo 3 times daily for 10 days in the mothers of\npreterm infants born at 28 to 34 weeks of gestation. At the beginning of\ninvestigation, all participating women were taught a standard breastfeeding\nmethod. Mothers used a breast pump for 10 to 15 minutes every 2 hours and the\nvolume of milk was measured and recorded at each pumping for 10 days. No\ndifference in daily milk volumes between the two groups occurred until day 7\npostpartum, when treated mothers pumped an average of 373 mL compared with 352\nmL in the mothers receiving placebo. This difference of about 20 mL per day\npersisted until the end of the study on day 10 when the treated group pumped\n446 mL and the placebo group pumped 422 mL.[34] The clinical importance of the\nextra 20 mL of milk per day is questionable.\n\nA randomized, double-blind study of 26 mothers who delivered at 34 weeks of\ngestation or less, compared metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times daily to placebo. The\ndrug or placebo was taken for 8 days beginning within 36 hours of delivery.\nAll women were provided breast pumps and support from a lactation consultant.\nThe total volume of milk pumped per day was recorded by the women, 19 of whom\ncompleted the entire protocol. Although milk production increased over the\n8-day period, metoclopramide was no better than placebo and the standard care\nprovided. No difference in reported side effects was found.[35]\n\nMothers who were expressing milk for their infants in a neonatal intensive\ncare unit (mean gestational age 28 weeks) were given instructions on methods\nfor increasing milk supply. If they were producing less than 160 mL of milk\nper kg of infant weight daily after several days, mothers were randomized to\nreceive either domperidone or metoclopramide 10 mg by mouth 3 times daily for\n10 days in a double-blinded fashion. Thirty-one mothers who received\ndomperidone and 34 who received metoclopramide provided data on daily milk\nvolumes during the 10 days. Milk volumes increased over the 10-day period by\n96% with domperidone and 94% with metoclopramide, which was not statistically\ndifferent between the groups. Some mothers continued to measure milk output\nafter the end of the medication period. Results were similar between the 2\ngroups. Side effects in the domperidone group (3 women) included headache,\ndiarrhea, mood swings and dizziness. Side effects in the metoclopramide group\n(7 women) included headache (3 women), diarrhea, mood swings, changed\nappetite, dry mouth and discomfort in the breasts. Of 29 women who took\nmetoclopramide after the trial ended, 8 reported side effects including\ndiarrhea, mood swings, depression (2 women), itchy skin, tiredness, restless\nlegs and less effective milk stimulation.[5] The lack of a placebo group and\nthe projection of milk volumes to impute missing data from some mothers\ndetract from the findings of this study.\n\n### References\n\n1\\. Winterfeld U, Meyer Y, Panchaud A, Einarson A. Management of deficient\nlactation in Switzerland and Canada: A survey of midwives' current practices.\nBreastfeed Med. 2012;7:317-8. PMID: 22224508\n\n2\\. Tabrizi SO, Mirghafourvand M, Seyedi R. The effect of metoclopramide on\nprolactin levels in breastfeeding mothers: A systematic review and meta-\nanalysis. Int J Pediatr (Mashhad). 2017;5:5827-38. DOI:\ndoi:10.22038/ijp.2017.24678.2083\n\n3\\. Brodribb W. ABM Clinical Protocol #9: Use of galactogogues in initiating\nor augmenting maternal milk production, second revision 2018. 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Metoclopramide concentration in breast milk of\nwomen delivering between 23-34 weeks gestation. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2001;185\n(6 suppl):S116. Abstract 127. DOI: doi:10.1016/S0002-9378(01)80162-9\n\n14\\. Hansen WF, McAndrew S et al. Metoclopramide effect on breastfeeding the\npreterm infant: a randomized trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2005;105:383-9. PMID:\n15684169\n\n15\\. Kearns GL, van den Anker JN et al. Pharmacokinetics of metoclopramide in\nneonates. J Clin Pharmacol. 1998;38:122-8. PMID: 9549642\n\n16\\. Sousa PL. Metoclopramide and breast-feeding. Br Med J. 1975;1:512.\nLetter. PMID: 1173219\n\n17\\. Gupta AP, Gupta PK. Metoclopramide as a lactogogue. Clin Pediatr (Phila).\n1985;24:269-72. PMID: 3987166\n\n18\\. Ehrenkranz RA, Ackerman BA. Metoclopramide effect on faltering milk\nproduction by mothers of premature infants. Pediatrics. 1986;78:614-20. PMID:\n3763270\n\n19\\. Kauppila A, Anunti P et al. Metoclopramide and breast feeding: efficacy\nand anterior pituitary responses of the mother and the child. Eur J Obstet\nGynecol Reprod Biol. 1985;19:19-22. PMID: 3884406\n\n20\\. Ertl T, Sulyok E et al. The influence of metoclopramide on the\ncomposition of human breast milk. Acta Paediatr Hung. 1991;31:415-22. PMID:\n1790024\n\n21\\. Andersen AN, Tabor A. Prl, TSH, GH and LH responses to metoclopramide and\nbreast-feeding in normal and hyperprolactinaemic women. Acta Endocrinol\n(Copenh). 1982;100:177-83. PMID: 7202316\n\n22\\. Bohnet HG, Kato K. Prolactin secretion during pregnancy and puerperium:\nresponse to metoclopramide and interactions with placental hormones. Obstet\nGynecol. 1985;65:789-92. PMID: 3839061\n\n23\\. Finnis WA, Bird CE, Wilson DL. Metoclopramide hydrochloride and\ngalactorrhea. Can Med Assoc J. 1976;115:845. Letter. PMID: 1033026\n\n24\\. Menon P, Thunga G, Nambiar S et al. Atypical presentation of\nmetoclopramide-induced galactorrhea. 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2,959,073	How To Strip Cloth Diapers	Before you strip cloth diapers, wash and dry them like you normally would so they're clean. Then, fill a large tub or container with hot water, and add a commercial stripping agent to the water. You can also make your own by mixing equal parts washing soda, borax, and Calgon. Next, soak the diapers in the mixture for around 6 hours, stirring them around occasionally to help release the minerals in the fabric. Finally, remove the diapers, and rinse them in cold water before hanging them up to air dry.	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Often minerals get trapped in the layers of fabric, which can cling to bacteria or just start to repel, causing your diapers to lose absorbency.", "1.) Has the item in question been washed repeatedly (at least a month or longer) in untreated hard water? 2.) Has the item in question been repelling after use? 3.) Did you buy the item in question used, from someone else who might have washed it repeatedly in untreated hard water? 4.) Have you been using a weak detergent or something that can coat the fabrics? (i.e.: homemade, Charlie’s, All’s liquid detergent, or frequent use of fabric softener?)", "1.) If you washed a few times in untreated hard water. 2.) If you are switching from mainstream to another mainstream detergent. (without any previous issues) 3.) If you are buying used diapers and you just don’t want to waste your time stripping! That’s okay! As long as you bleach that is the most important part. If you notice problems after bleaching, then you should revisit stripping. 4.) Non-absorbent diaper pieces, such as covers and pocket shells, don’t generally need to be stripped, as they have no absorbent parts.", "Hold on there, Thunder. While stripping diapers is a wonderful tool to help rejuvenate diapers, it is not a gentle process. Extended soaking of diapers is hard on fabric, especially when soaking in such a caustic solution. That’s why we don’t recommend stripping diapers regularly or even frequently. Stripping is not the way you get clean diapers. You get clean diapers with a good wash routine. Stripping is an extreme process used to correct months or years of improper washing, not something you do just for fun. If your diapers are clean out of the wash, there is no need to strip.", "One rare outcome of stripping is leaking diapers. Although our survey data reported that 95% of survey respondents experienced no leaking or only temporary leaking, that does not by any means discount the other 5%. As we work to determine the exact cause of the leaks, you should know", "the vast majority of the time, any leaks are temporary and resolved with additional washing with a good wash routine; proper agitation, enough detergent for a heavily soiled load, the proper water level, and using liners or cloth-safe diaper cream are all important to resolving leak issues.", "PUL is water resistant, not water proof. With a strong enough stream of water focused on one spot in the PUL, any diaper will experience leaks, regardless of stripping.", "recently stripped inserts will absorb liquids much more readily than those caked with mineral buildup, coated with scum, or containing unwashed soil. They are also more prone to releasing those liquids more quickly in the form of compression leaks. If you have been double-stuffing diapers prior to stripping, try moving to a single insert to reduce the incidence of compression leaks.", "all normal leaking guidelines apply. Do the diapers fit properly? Is there enough absorbency (are the inserts fully saturated when the leaks occur)? Is it pointed down? Have non-cloth-safe creams been used?", "Leaks are far less frequent when our stripping directions are followed to the letter. Soaking for longer than we recommend or adding extra of the strip ingredients puts even more stress on your diapers, and can greatly exacerbate leaking problems.", "1.) Always start with CLEAN diapers (they do not have to be dry, just clean. Out of the washer is fine.) Generally, you only need to strip absorbent parts, such as prefolds or flats, pocket diaper inserts, or AIOs. Pocket shells and diaper covers rarely need to be stripped. 2.) Fill your top-loader, bathtub, or container 1⁄2 full with HOT water (as hot as you can get it from the tap.) 3.) Add in your mineral removal solution and dissolve well.", "a.) DIY mix: This homemade mixture has awesome success. Washing Soda, Borax, and Calgon create this concoction at around $16.28 for it all at Wal-Mart (in the laundry aisle.) 3 Tablespoons of each for one strip = $0.49 per strip. Also, all components can be used for cleaning and laundry boosters post strip.", "(Note: If you are unable to get ALL 3 ingredients, you can mix 1⁄4 cup of two of the three ingredients, OR 1⁄2 cup of a single ingredient. HOWEVER, the more ingredients you have, the larger the broad spectrum of minerals being targeted will be.)", "b.) RLR: $2.99 per pack x 3 for one strip = $9 a strip – You can find these on Amazon.", "We also suggest that you ADD 1⁄2 cup of good strong detergent, preferably with enzymes. This will improve the effectiveness and reduce any risk of temporary absorbency issues.", "4.) Soak all your items in the water until it cools (at least 2 hours,) or overnight (but no more than 8 hours). Ideally, you will soak between 4 and 6 hours. 5.) Stir the items occasionally to help release more minerals from the fabrics.", "The water MAY change colors or get murky. It’s also normal for it to smell slightly unpleasant. However, if your water doesn’t change colors that is okay too! There are plenty of gross things that we can’t see! Don’t worry!", "6.) After the water is cool drain the tub, and squeeze all water from the items. 7.) Complete with a WATER ONLY wash cycle. This will make sure all the detergent and mineral solution is out of your fabrics in preparation for the bleach soak to follow.", "After the rinse is complete, it is necessary to follow with a 30 minute COLD bleach soak. This will make sure any bacteria (attached to the trapped minerals) that have been brought to the surface are killed. When this step is bypassed, rashes and burns can happen.", "8.) After your bleach soak, its recommended to wash everything 2-4 times. These back to back normal wash cycles will ensure that all the minerals are pulled up and rinsed away.", "Now that your diapers are back to square one, be sure to start fresh with a proper wash routine. Pre-wash, wash with detergent and water softener, then dry. For detailed instructions, follow How to PROPERLY CLEAN Your Cloth Diapers– Non-HE. How to Properly Clean Your Cloth Diapers – HE", "Keep in mind that properly cleaned diapers should never need to be stripped. If you find yourself needing to strip your diapers, it’s time to adjust something in your wash routine (detergent amount or type, water level, etc.)", "If you don’t have access to a top loader, tub or container over 5 gallons, you can use our small scale stripping and sanitizing guide", "© Copyright 2014-2018 Fluff Love and CD Science. All rights reserved. We encourage sharing of the information on this site, and we ask that you keep all links intact and give credit to sources." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to STRIP Your Cloth Diapers \| Fluff Love University\n\n# Fluff Love University\n\nNavigation\n\n * The Fluff Love Community\n\n * About Us!\n * Fluff Love University Campus Store\n * We <3 Fluff Love - Blog and Website Buttons and Banners\n * Success Stories!\n * Fluff Love + Lil Helper Cloth Diapers\n * 2016 Fluff Love Awards\n * FLCDS Community Outreach\n\n * PNW Cloth Diaper Group\n * Black Women Do Cloth Diaper\n * Shannon Unka – Nappy Mojo\n * Get Local! (In the USA)\n * Meet the Professors!\n * Sitemap\n * Join the Cause! 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How to STRIP Your Cloth Diapers\n\n# How to STRIP Your Cloth Diapers\n\nHome >> Troubleshooting >> Solving Stinky Diaper Problems >> How to STRIP Your\nCloth Diapers\n\nby Jennifer Brock\n\nWashing diapers frequently in untreated hard water can result in several types\nof problems. Often minerals get trapped in the layers of fabric, which can\ncling to bacteria or just start to repel, causing your diapers to lose\nabsorbency.\n\n### When SHOULD you strip?\n\n1.) Has the item in question been washed repeatedly (at least a month or\nlonger) in untreated hard water? 2.) Has the item in question been repelling\nafter use? 3.) Did you buy the item in question used, from someone else who\nmight have washed it repeatedly in untreated hard water? 4.) Have you been\nusing a weak detergent or something that can coat the fabrics? (i.e.:\nhomemade, Charlie’s, All’s liquid detergent, or frequent use of fabric\nsoftener?)\n\nIf you can yes to ANY of those, then stripping MIGHT be for you.\n\n### When do you NOT need to strip?\n\n1.) If you washed a few times in untreated hard water. 2.) If you are\nswitching from mainstream to another mainstream detergent. (without any\nprevious issues) 3.) If you are buying used diapers and you just don’t want to\nwaste your time stripping! That’s okay! As long as you bleach that is the most\nimportant part. If you notice problems after bleaching, then you should\nrevisit stripping. 4.) Non-absorbent diaper pieces, such as covers and pocket\nshells, don’t generally need to be stripped, as they have no absorbent parts.\n\n### OMG! Strip ALL THE THINGS!\n\nHold on there, Thunder. While stripping diapers is a wonderful tool to help\nrejuvenate diapers, it is not a gentle process. Extended soaking of diapers is\nhard on fabric, especially when soaking in such a caustic solution. That’s why\nwe don’t recommend stripping diapers regularly or even frequently. Stripping\nis not the way you get clean diapers. You get clean diapers with a good wash\nroutine. Stripping is an extreme process used to correct months or years of\nimproper washing, not something you do just for fun. If your diapers are clean\nout of the wash, there is no need to strip.\n\nOne rare outcome of stripping is leaking diapers. Although our survey data\nreported that 95% of survey respondents experienced no leaking or only\ntemporary leaking, that does not by any means discount the other 5%. As we\nwork to determine the exact cause of the leaks, you should know\n\n * It is generally not necessary to strip pocket shells or PUL covers, as they have no absorbent parts.\n * the vast majority of the time, any leaks are temporary and resolved with additional washing with a good wash routine; proper agitation, enough detergent for a heavily soiled load, the proper water level, and using liners or cloth-safe diaper cream are all important to resolving leak issues.\n * PUL is water resistant, not water proof. With a strong enough stream of water focused on one spot in the PUL, any diaper will experience leaks, regardless of stripping.\n * recently stripped inserts will absorb liquids much more readily than those caked with mineral buildup, coated with scum, or containing unwashed soil. They are also more prone to releasing those liquids more quickly in the form of compression leaks. If you have been double-stuffing diapers prior to stripping, try moving to a single insert to reduce the incidence of compression leaks.\n * all normal leaking guidelines apply. Do the diapers fit properly? Is there enough absorbency (are the inserts fully saturated when the leaks occur)? Is it pointed down? Have non-cloth-safe creams been used?\n * Leaks are far less frequent when our stripping directions are followed to the letter. Soaking for longer than we recommend or adding extra of the strip ingredients puts even more stress on your diapers, and can greatly exacerbate leaking problems.\n\n### Now, HOW do you strip your cloth diapers?\n\n1.) Always start with CLEAN diapers (they do not have to be dry, just clean.\nOut of the washer is fine.) Generally, you only need to strip absorbent parts,\nsuch as prefolds or flats, pocket diaper inserts, or AIOs. Pocket shells and\ndiaper covers rarely need to be stripped. 2.) Fill your top-loader, bathtub,\nor container 1⁄2 full with HOT water (as hot as you can get it from the tap.)\n3.) Add in your mineral removal solution and dissolve well.\n\n#### There are several mineral removing solutions:\n\na.) DIY mix: This homemade mixture has awesome success. Washing Soda, Borax,\nand Calgon create this concoction at around $16.28 for it all at Wal-Mart (in\nthe laundry aisle.) 3 Tablespoons of each for one strip = $0.49 per strip.\nAlso, all components can be used for cleaning and laundry boosters post strip.\n\n(Note: If you are unable to get ALL 3 ingredients, you can mix 1⁄4 cup of two\nof the three ingredients, OR 1⁄2 cup of a single ingredient. HOWEVER, the more\ningredients you have, the larger the broad spectrum of minerals being targeted\nwill be.)\n\nb.) RLR: $2.99 per pack x 3 for one strip = $9 a strip – You can find these\non Amazon.\n\nWe also suggest that you ADD 1⁄2 cup of good strong detergent, preferably\nwith enzymes. This will improve the effectiveness and reduce any risk of\ntemporary absorbency issues.\n\n4.) Soak all your items in the water until it cools (at least 2 hours,) or\novernight (but no more than 8 hours). Ideally, you will soak between 4 and 6\nhours. 5.) Stir the items occasionally to help release more minerals from the\nfabrics.\n\nThe water MAY change colors or get murky. It’s also normal for it to smell\nslightly unpleasant. However, if your water doesn’t change colors that is okay\ntoo! There are plenty of gross things that we can’t see! Don’t worry!\n\n6.) After the water is cool drain the tub, and squeeze all water from the\nitems. 7.) Complete with a WATER ONLY wash cycle. This will make sure all the\ndetergent and mineral solution is out of your fabrics in preparation for the\nbleach soak to follow.\n\nAfter the rinse is complete, it is necessary to follow with a 30 minute COLD\nbleach soak. This will make sure any bacteria (attached to the trapped\nminerals) that have been brought to the surface are killed. When this step is\nbypassed, rashes and burns can happen.\n\n8.) After your bleach soak, its recommended to wash everything 2-4 times.\nThese back to back normal wash cycles will ensure that all the minerals are\npulled up and rinsed away.\n\nThe directions for the bleach soak are found in How To BLEACH Your Cloth\nDiapers.\n\nNow that your diapers are back to square one, be sure to start fresh with a\nproper wash routine. Pre-wash, wash with detergent and water softener, then\ndry. For detailed instructions, follow How to PROPERLY CLEAN Your Cloth\nDiapers– Non-HE. How to Properly Clean Your Cloth Diapers – HE\n\nKeep in mind that properly cleaned diapers should never need to be stripped.\nIf you find yourself needing to strip your diapers, it’s time to adjust\nsomething in your wash routine (detergent amount or type, water level, etc.)\n\nIf you don’t have access to a top loader, tub or container over 5 gallons, you\ncan use our small scale stripping and sanitizing guide\n\nRead more about hard water.\n\nhttp://extoxnet.orst.edu/faqs/safedrink/hard.htm\n\nhttp://www2.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/ip/ip7/ip7.htm\n\nRead about water pH.\n\nJoin the discussion on the Fluff Love & CD Science Facebook page.\n\n© Copyright 2014-2018 Fluff Love and CD Science. All rights reserved. We\nencourage sharing of the information on this site, and we ask that you keep\nall links intact and give credit to sources.\n\nPOWERED BY THE X THEME\n\nPrivacy Statement \| Admin Login\n\n * Home\n\n#### Fluff Love & CD Science Bulletin Board!\n\n> Fluff Love & CD Science Bulletin Board!\n\nToggle the Widgetbar\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.allaboutclothdiapers.com/when-and-how-to-strip-your-diapers/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210510084325/https://www.allaboutclothdiapers.com/when-and-how-to-strip-your-diapers/", "parsed_text": { "title": "When and How to Strip Cloth Diapers", "passages": [ "And yes, detergent CAN buildup. It is designed to rinse out when appropriate amounts are used. When too much is used, excess suds are created. The extra suds prevent your diapers from rubbing together by creating a chemical buffer. That rubbing is a crucial part on how laundry gets clean. Excess suds can also prevent some of the impurities from being completely rinsed out of the machine properly. This means they are redeposited back on your diapers for next time. So the problem snowballs. This information comes from Tide, you can see more details here.", "The strip helps to get rid of ammonia issues and stink from a bad wash routine. But you MUST fix the issue with your wash routine or the stink and rashes will just come right back.", "Before you strip cloth diapers, look at your wash routine FIRST. Sometimes one simple change is all that is needed. Not all issues are solved with stripping.", "They smell out of the wash, after drying or immediately after a pee. Again. Always try to adjust your wash routine first as no matter how you strip, if the issue with your routine isn’t fixed, the smell will just come right back.", "They are leaking and you’ve already checked for a good fit and that you have enough absorbency. Leaking from hard water mineral build-up often presents itself with the insert still being dry in spots when it leaks. If it’s fully saturated then you need more absorbency.", "GroVia Mighty Bubbles are my personal favorite for stripping or if I want to deep clean cloth diapers. It is made in the USA and not tested on animals. The ingredients listed are: Sodium carbonate, Sodium percarbonate, Sodium polyitaconate, Surfactants, Enzymes, Oxygen bleach activator, Sodium silicate. If you can get your hands on it, this is what I recommend to use to strip. Mighty Bubbles is also affordable. Mighty Bubbles is available on Amazon, most cloth diaper boutiques, and directly on Grovia’s webstie.", "One Mighty Bubbles pod per 24 diapers (this is one full diaper including the cover, inserts, prefold, or flats.) If you have more than 24, do it in another separate load following the same directions.", "Use the heavy duty wash cycle on hot and throw in one Mighty Bubbles pod. Do not add detergent or other additives. Do one extra hot rinse or wash cycle.", "If the cloth diapers still smell or seem to have issues such as causing rashes, repeat steps 2 and 3 (up to 3 times).", "No need to soak with the Mighty Bubbles. GroVia strongly recommends against it. Their chemists created it to work right in your washing machine without all that extra time and effort.", "One pack of RLR per large load. This is up to approximately 30 diapers. If you have more than a full load, do it in another separate load following the same directions. If you have small or medium loads you may still use the full packet.", "Add the RLR and a very small amount of the detergent you normally use. No more than to the one line for up to 30 diapers. Use less for smaller loads. Remember, the diapers have already been washed.", "In soft water situations, the issue is often built up detergent. This usually occurs due to overuse of detergent in each wash load.", "Run clean diapers through a HOT wash (must agitate). No detergent, no additives. Just cloth diapers and HOT water. If you can see in during the cycle, check after a few minutes of agitation, if you see suds...do another hot wash/rinse. Continue until most suds are gone. Some bubbles are normal as there will always be air bubbles present. If you can’t see inside, then do at least 2 hot washes as described. More may be needed.", "If you have a small number of diapers that need this treatment, you may also run under hotter water in your sink or bath tub. Squeeze the water out of the insert or diaper while doing so.", "Remember, if you are stripping due to stink or rashes, no matter how you strip, if the underlying issue with your wash routine isn’t fixed, the problem will just come back. For info on fixing that, check out my top 10 tips on washing cloth diapers.", "If you aren’t sure if you have hard water or not, don’t worry. You can safely use GroVia Mighty Bubbles or RLR in any water type. It will just suds up more in softer water which may require additional rinses.", "The DIY recipe is basically just three different products that act as water softeners. They are washing soda, borax, and Calgon. To get all three you’ll easily spend $16 or MORE. Plus, you have measure out the ingredients and have to soak.", "Yes, you will still have full packages of products to use. However, I really want you to keep something in mind. Over 80% of the United States has some level of hard water. That DOES NOT mean that 80% needs to use a water softener to get clean laundry. Often a good detergent on its own is plenty. Also, I’m not saying no one needs to soften their water. Because there are people that do. I’m just saying do your research first.", "The DIY recipe is fine if that is what the actual issue is. Hard water mineral build up. But in my many years of dealing with cloth diapers I’ve found that people really had more issues with the actual wash routine and OVER usage of detergents. My hope is to give you the simplest info I can that works.", "I polled people in my AACD Chat group on their preference. I asked if they had used either Mighty Bubbles or RLR AND also done a strip with the DIY recipe which they liked better. Over 100 people participated. 98 claimed GroVia Mighty Bubbles as their favorite for stripping cloth diapers. 13 selected RLR. And just 4 chose the DIY recipe.", "Filed Under: Troubleshooting, Washing Cloth Diapers Tagged With: cloth diaper buildup, cloth diapers stink, GroVia Mighty Bubbles, how to make RLR, RLR, stripping cloth diapers, where to buy RLR", "Hi there, I just read your instructions for stripping cloth diapers but I was unclear of the instructions for stripping in soft water. You said to do a hot wash with no detergent or additives. Do you mean just mighty bubbles or rlr but nothing else, or just got water and absolutely nothing? (I have an HE front loader). I have a horrible smell build up in my cloth diapers and I did a bleach soak for too long and they smell worse than they did before. I am hoping a strip followed by a short bleach soak will help. Thanks!", "I need advice, please. I have been using medium prefolds for about six months and now my son is getting a rash and the diapers stink after one pee. I got my wash routine from Fluff Love and I think it may not be working. I usually have about 19 prefolds in an HE top loader. I use Tide free and gentle powder. I put the quickwash on small load, warm water, and the cap up to four. (five is max) The second is main wash, medium load with clothes, hot water, and a heaping cap (which is over 5). I have very soft water. Do I need to strip? Is it because they are not getting clean? Are they too clean and it’s detergent build up? Thank you!", "With soft water less is more with soap. And extra rinse cycle or two are needed. To strip them back try washing 2-3 ime in hot water only no soaps.", "Help! I am having trouble with my daughter getting rashes with her cloth diapers. The rash goes away immediately when I put her in disposables for a day or two. I assume its a build up in the diapers, and they did get a little ammonia smelling, so I stripped them with Mighty Bubbles but the problem persisted. I stripped them AGAIN with Mighty Bubbles and that time is seemed like at least the rash came on a little slower, over maybe 3 or 4 days? But still she got a rash. Do I need to strip them again? This has all been going down in the last 3 weeks or so and I was with Seventh Generation Power Plus detergent. I think I was initially not using enough detergent which caused the buildup – I am using now up to the 3 with the Quick Wash and then up to the 5 with the Normal wash. Any advice would be welcome, I’m nervous about wrecking the diapers with so many strips.", "You can try hotter water. A longer cycle with more agitation. I can’t really comment on the detergent without knowing how many diapers you are washing. Have you already read this? https://www.allaboutclothdiapers.com/top-10-tips- on-washing-cloth-diapers/", "hello i use bumgenius pockets with mf inserts i have a newborn and noticed her poo immediately started staining the inserts am not sure why as i had read breastfed baby poop washes right off. any idea why this is happening or any recommendations as to how to avoid it from happening again/ remove stains?", "We use pocket diapers. At first, I used mainly microfibre inserts, then I purchased hemp inserts. For the first two-three months, everything worked amazing. But then the troubles started. My son’s diaper would leak often within an hour of putting it on. I made sure they still fit properly etc., to no avail. After a while, I finally figured out that the diaper pants had gotten water repelling. (Sometimes his diaper had leaked, but there was barely any moisture in the insert.) I tried to strip them with bleach & Blue Dawn. To no avail. Now trying the Mighty Bubbles route and am adding Calgon to each wash. We live in an area with hard water, and I use Charlie’s Soap for washing. My guess is that it’s the hard water, but not sure. Also, it seems to be only the pants, not the inserts, that have become repellent, because I’ve used the hemp inserts in some of the Flip covers I have, without any issue. Assuming the hard water is the issue, but still super confused....... (Oh, and no stink or rashes.)", "Do you use charlies for everything? If not I’d try whatever detergent you use on your clothing. Also, make sure you point him down when putting the diaper on. And double check the elastic. Any gap at all will leak.", "I do! However, I wasn’t initially, because I didn’t know that it pulls out all the residue from everywhere. (And we were living in an apartment building with a shared washer on top of that.) So hopefully the MIghty Bubbles treatment will act as a kind of “reset.”", "Help! I thought my washing machine would stay full of water all night to let the rlr soak, but when I came down this morning I noticed it had drained at some point during the night. Do I need to rewash and start over? Move them to the bathtub and continue soaking?", "Do you have any idea how long it stayed full? If it immediatly drained you probably need to soak in the tub. But if it was a while you might be ok not doing that.", "I am extremely new to cloth diapering. I believe I have hard water due to seeing build up on pots and pans and the shower head( I have not tested). I recently bought used diapers and want to clean/disinfect them before using. Is a wash with the mighty bubbles enough or do I need to bleach? How do I bleach All In Ones I dont want to discolor the outside.... also can you help with a wash routine...should use vinger or borax for a softener??? Whats the best detergent??? Ugh i have so many questions I’m on information overload from reading and watching videos. Any help would be greatly appreciated.", "I’m not positive whether I have completely hard or soft water. I don’t have time to send water out for testing to find out. Can I safely use GroVia MB? Should I do hot water rinses first? I’ve adjusted all other aspects of washing (thanks for that post too!) to ensure the smell won’t return, but it’s this initial stripping to remove the smell I’m worried about. Also- when the diapers are first soiled and I change them, I’ve been keeping them in a bucket filled with water, baking soda & a squirt of laundry detergent. Could leaving them dirty in the water be contributing to my problem? I assumed leaving them “dry” would let the stains & smells sink in more... Please help! I didn’t now this would be so complicated-haha! Thanks ?", "Yes you can still use the mighty bubbles. If you have softer water you may just have to do an extra hot wash afterwards to get rid of the suds. It should be done on clean diapers and no more than 24 per load. If you are adding laundry detergent to each insert and then also when you are washing you might be using too much detergent. Have you tried dropping the detergent from the soiled inserts when you store them?", "I have soft water, anew to me, and I was using a softener in my washes. I believe I’m experiencing stink issues due to non proper agitation and detergent build up. In this case, my stripping would purely be with hot water, no additives. I just want to make sure before I complete the “strip”", "Yes, I believe hot water washers with no detergent would be the best action here. Then dropping the softenr and also getting that agitation up to par.", "We went from extremely hard water and using lines 1 for prewash and 3 for main wash (Tide F&G) and a full cap of calgon. We just recently got a full home water softener and are experiencing ammonia and stink but I’m completely lost on what to do and also how much detergent is appropriate now. Please help, because my son’s red bottom and cries make me want to just switch back to disposables. ?", "You wouldn’t use the calgon any longer. And you would likely use much less detergent. I can’t really make recommendations as the amount is also based on load size. And something else to try is using the larger detergent amount in the prewash and then just a tiny bit in the main wash.", "80% of the US has some level of hard water. That does not mean 80% needs to add a water softener to get clean laundry. If you need it for your clothing to get clean, I would say go ahead and add it. But if you are only using it on your diapers, I suspect something else might be the cause of your issues. I would focus instead on increasing agitation and making sure you aren’t under of overloading the machine.", "Am I able to put all in two cloth diapers in while stripping? I just wanted to strip so that the fleece line gets washed too. Or will this ruin the outer shell?", "You can do everything. Stripping on occasion is fine. It’s when you do it on a regular basis that wear will start to show.", "I found this extremely helpful; thank you for posting! I used Grovia to strip some clean hemp inserts, bamboo inserts, flannel liners, and cotton prefolds that were stored away for a couple of years, but didn’t smell 100% clean to me. (Bleach was even added to the wash before storing.) Grovia took care of the problem and everything smells clean now.", "Can I use Calgon instead of RLR and Mighty Bubbles to strip? And is it the same step as using RLR if I use Calgon instead for detergent build up?", "Nay, kind soul. Ye must use more than that. Perhaps a dose of Calgon plus washing soda and borax will do the trick. Best of luck to ye!", "Hi! Our night diapers stink like crazy! The ammonia smell is driving me nuts. I already have some Grovia Bubbles. Do I wash with GMB 2 to 3 times after a routine wash? My routine wash lasts 1.5 hours (prewash followed by main wash followed by 1 rinse) After the GMB treatment, need I bleach the diapers too to kill off bacteria? Thanks!", "Yes, you follow the directions in this post or on the package (they are the same). It is done on clean diapers. There is no need to bleach after the treatments. Mainly though you need to figure out what was causing the stink in the first place or the issue will just return. Have you checked out the washing tab here on the site yet? Thanks!", "I have pre loved fluff that I will be using. They have no stink but still want to deep clean before use, is this the method you recommend for that also?", "I only have 22 pocket diapers and I because I use about 6 diapers a day I wash when I have about 6 diapers left to get the most in there which tends to be about every 3 days....my diapers are leaking some (more than just because it’s a full diaper though) and my daughter keeps getting weird rashes in her diaper area (like little red bumps all over after she pees....if she just does #2 there’s no red bumps and if I catch the pee diaper fast there no red bumps but I can’t always catch her right after she pees and those are the times the little red bumps appear. I think my problem is that my load isn’t big enough (I have a front loader) I’m washing between 12 and 16 diapers at a time along with 2 inserts per diaper plus my dirty diaper bag I keep them all in and (because my bag was a cheapy it leaks from the bottom corners) the towel I add to the bottom of the bag. My washer with all this is not even 1/2 full but close....my question is can I just add a few towels to make my load bigger or what do you suggest I add to my main wash to make my load bigger? (Here’s my wash routine in case anything needs improved here.... quick wash (cold water, heavy soiled, high speed) with tide free and gentle to line 1, about 32 minutes long... then my main wash is heavy duty (hot water, heavy soiled, high speed) with tide free and gentle to line 4 and vinegar in my softener spot, about 1 hour and 30 minutes...then I dry my inserts, bag, and towel in the dryer on low for 1 hour and hang dry the diapers in my bedroom in front of a fan because we have alot of birds and they like to go #2 on everything lol) also do you think just a few hot washes might strip my diapers or do you think I need to do a full on strip with bleach soak after? I did a full on strip with bleach soak a few months back when I was washing every other day and thought waiting longer would help but I still don’t think I’m putting enough in there, but I also don’t know what else to add...please help", "I would personally try using hot water in the prewash as well. And reduce the amount of detergent in the main wash. That’s too much for a small load. Maybe try line 2 or 3. You could also try adding other towels to the load but it should be smaller stuff as to still allow proper agitation and movement of the diapers.", "Search _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For best results use single", "You're new? I'm so happy to have you here! Turn on notifications to get all the need to know cloth diaper info! I also love a good giveaway and you'll be the first to know!" ] }, "parsed_md": "When and How to Strip Cloth Diapers » Stripping Cloth Diapers\n\nAll About Cloth Diapers\n\nSimple, reliable answers to all your cloth diaper questions\n\n# When and How to Strip Cloth Diapers\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links\n\nPin431\n\nShare1K\n\nReddit\n\nTweet\n\n2K Shares\n\nWhat does stripping your cloth diapers mean?\n\nWhen you strip your cloth diapers you are deep cleaning and removing residue\nfrom:\n\n Hard water minerals that have built up\n * Left over detergent that has built up\n\nAnd yes, detergent CAN buildup. It is designed to rinse out when appropriate\namounts are used. When too much is used, excess suds are created. The extra\nsuds prevent your diapers from rubbing together by creating a chemical buffer.\nThat rubbing is a crucial part on how laundry gets clean. Excess suds can also\nprevent some of the impurities from being completely rinsed out of the machine\nproperly. This means they are redeposited back on your diapers for next time.\nSo the problem snowballs. This information comes from Tide, you can see more\ndetails here.\n\nHaving those residues can cause stink, rashes and leaks.\n\nThe strip helps to get rid of ammonia issues and stink from a bad wash\nroutine. But you MUST fix the issue with your wash routine or the stink and\nrashes will just come right back.\n\nBefore you strip cloth diapers, look at your wash routine FIRST. Sometimes one\nsimple change is all that is needed. Not all issues are solved with stripping.\n\nHow do you know if you need to strip your cloth diapers?\n\n * They smell out of the wash, after drying or immediately after a pee. Again. Always try to adjust your wash routine first as no matter how you strip, if the issue with your routine isn’t fixed, the smell will just come right back.\n * They are leaking and you’ve already checked for a good fit and that you have enough absorbency. Leaking from hard water mineral build-up often presents itself with the insert still being dry in spots when it leaks. If it’s fully saturated then you need more absorbency.\n\n## How to Strip Cloth Diapers in Hard Water\n\nGroVia Mighty Bubbles are my personal favorite for stripping or if I want to\ndeep clean cloth diapers. It is made in the USA and not tested on animals. The\ningredients listed are: Sodium carbonate, Sodium percarbonate, Sodium\npolyitaconate, Surfactants, Enzymes, Oxygen bleach activator, Sodium silicate.\nIf you can get your hands on it, this is what I recommend to use to strip.\nMighty Bubbles is also affordable. Mighty Bubbles is available on Amazon, most\ncloth diaper boutiques, and directly on Grovia’s webstie.\n\nYou can also use RLR. I find that RLR really shines if you have issues with\nhard water.\n\nYou DO NOT need to add a water softener when stripping cloth diapers.\n\n## Directions for GroVia Mighty Bubbles:\n\n 1. This must be done on already washed, clean cloth diapers.\n 2. One Mighty Bubbles pod per 24 diapers (this is one full diaper including the cover, inserts, prefold, or flats.) If you have more than 24, do it in another separate load following the same directions.\n 3. Use the heavy duty wash cycle on hot and throw in one Mighty Bubbles pod. Do not add detergent or other additives. Do one extra hot rinse or wash cycle.\n 4. If the cloth diapers still smell or seem to have issues such as causing rashes, repeat steps 2 and 3 (up to 3 times).\n 5. Dry the diapers.\n\n * No need to soak with the Mighty Bubbles. GroVia strongly recommends against it. Their chemists created it to work right in your washing machine without all that extra time and effort.\n * Keep pods away from children.\n\n## Directions for RLR :\n\n 1. This should be done on already washed, clean cloth diapers.\n 2. One pack of RLR per large load. This is up to approximately 30 diapers. If you have more than a full load, do it in another separate load following the same directions. If you have small or medium loads you may still use the full packet.\n 3. Add the RLR and a very small amount of the detergent you normally use. No more than to the one line for up to 30 diapers. Use less for smaller loads. Remember, the diapers have already been washed.\n 4. Wash on the longest, heavy duty, hot wash cycle available.\n 5. If there are suds remaining after final rinse, run one additional rinse or short wash cycle.\n\n## How to Strip Cloth Diapers in Soft Water\n\nIn soft water situations, the issue is often built up detergent. This usually\noccurs due to overuse of detergent in each wash load.\n\nRun clean diapers through a HOT wash (must agitate). No detergent, no\nadditives. Just cloth diapers and HOT water. If you can see in during the\ncycle, check after a few minutes of agitation, if you see suds...do another\nhot wash/rinse. Continue until most suds are gone. Some bubbles are normal as\nthere will always be air bubbles present. If you can’t see inside, then do at\nleast 2 hot washes as described. More may be needed.\n\nIf you have a small number of diapers that need this treatment, you may also\nrun under hotter water in your sink or bath tub. Squeeze the water out of the\ninsert or diaper while doing so.\n\nRemember, if you are stripping due to stink or rashes, no matter how you\nstrip, if the underlying issue with your wash routine isn’t fixed, the problem\nwill just come back. For info on fixing that, check out my top 10 tips on\nwashing cloth diapers.\n\nIf you aren’t sure if you have hard water or not, don’t worry. You can safely\nuse GroVia Mighty Bubbles or RLR in any water type. It will just suds up more\nin softer water which may require additional rinses.\n\n### Why am I not recommending the DIY stripping recipe that you see floating\naround?\n\nThe DIY recipe is basically just three different products that act as water\nsofteners. They are washing soda, borax, and Calgon. To get all three you’ll\neasily spend $16 or MORE. Plus, you have measure out the ingredients and have\nto soak.\n\nYes, you will still have full packages of products to use. However, I really\nwant you to keep something in mind. Over 80% of the United States has some\nlevel of hard water. That DOES NOT mean that 80% needs to use a water softener\nto get clean laundry. Often a good detergent on its own is plenty. Also, I’m\nnot saying no one needs to soften their water. Because there are people that\ndo. I’m just saying do your research first.\n\nThe DIY recipe is fine if that is what the actual issue is. Hard water mineral\nbuild up. But in my many years of dealing with cloth diapers I’ve found that\npeople really had more issues with the actual wash routine and OVER usage of\ndetergents. My hope is to give you the simplest info I can that works.\n\nI polled people in my AACD Chat group on their preference. I asked if they had\nused either Mighty Bubbles or RLR AND also done a strip with the DIY recipe\nwhich they liked better. Over 100 people participated. 98 claimed GroVia\nMighty Bubbles as their favorite for stripping cloth diapers. 13 selected RLR.\nAnd just 4 chose the DIY recipe.\n\nPin431\n\nShare1K\n\nReddit\n\nTweet\n\n2K Shares\n\n### Related posts:\n\n 1. Washing Cloth Diapers in a Portable Washing Machine\n 2. What works for me...How I wash cloth diapers!\n 3. Three Totally Unscientific Findings about OxiClean and Cloth Diapers\n 4. Cloth Diapers and coronavirus\n\nFiled Under: Troubleshooting, Washing Cloth Diapers Tagged With: cloth diaper\nbuildup, cloth diapers stink, GroVia Mighty Bubbles, how to make RLR, RLR,\nstripping cloth diapers, where to buy RLR\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Keelyn White says\n\nOctober 13, 2020 at 2:15 pm\n\nHi there, I just read your instructions for stripping cloth diapers but I was\nunclear of the instructions for stripping in soft water. You said to do a hot\nwash with no detergent or additives. Do you mean just mighty bubbles or rlr\nbut nothing else, or just got water and absolutely nothing? (I have an HE\nfront loader). I have a horrible smell build up in my cloth diapers and I did\na bleach soak for too long and they smell worse than they did before. I am\nhoping a strip followed by a short bleach soak will help. Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nOctober 14, 2020 at 10:20 am\n\nHey! For soft water it’s just the already washed diapers and HOT WATER. No\ndetergent. No additives at all.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Whitney Hargis says\n\nMarch 25, 2020 at 10:20 pm\n\nI need advice, please. I have been using medium prefolds for about six months\nand now my son is getting a rash and the diapers stink after one pee. I got my\nwash routine from Fluff Love and I think it may not be working. I usually have\nabout 19 prefolds in an HE top loader. I use Tide free and gentle powder. I\nput the quickwash on small load, warm water, and the cap up to four. (five is\nmax) The second is main wash, medium load with clothes, hot water, and a\nheaping cap (which is over 5). I have very soft water. Do I need to strip? Is\nit because they are not getting clean? Are they too clean and it’s detergent\nbuild up? Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * Rosie says\n\nFebruary 25, 2021 at 6:21 am\n\nWith soft water less is more with soap. And extra rinse cycle or two are\nneeded. To strip them back try washing 2-3 ime in hot water only no soaps.\n\nReply\n\n 3. Marie says\n\nJanuary 30, 2020 at 4:55 pm\n\nHelp! I am having trouble with my daughter getting rashes with her cloth\ndiapers. The rash goes away immediately when I put her in disposables for a\nday or two. I assume its a build up in the diapers, and they did get a little\nammonia smelling, so I stripped them with Mighty Bubbles but the problem\npersisted. I stripped them AGAIN with Mighty Bubbles and that time is seemed\nlike at least the rash came on a little slower, over maybe 3 or 4 days? But\nstill she got a rash. Do I need to strip them again? This has all been going\ndown in the last 3 weeks or so and I was with Seventh Generation Power Plus\ndetergent. I think I was initially not using enough detergent which caused the\nbuildup – I am using now up to the 3 with the Quick Wash and then up to the 5\nwith the Normal wash. Any advice would be welcome, I’m nervous about wrecking\nthe diapers with so many strips.\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nJanuary 30, 2020 at 9:39 pm\n\nYou can try hotter water. A longer cycle with more agitation. I can’t really\ncomment on the detergent without knowing how many diapers you are washing.\nHave you already read this? https://www.allaboutclothdiapers.com/top-10-tips-\non-washing-cloth-diapers/\n\nReply\n\n 4. natalia says\n\nNovember 10, 2019 at 7:59 am\n\nhello i use bumgenius pockets with mf inserts i have a newborn and noticed her\npoo immediately started staining the inserts am not sure why as i had read\nbreastfed baby poop washes right off. any idea why this is happening or any\nrecommendations as to how to avoid it from happening again/ remove stains?\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nNovember 23, 2019 at 2:57 pm\n\nStains are normal. It doesn’t mean they aren’t clean. Sunning is a great way\nto get them out!\n\nReply\n\n 5. Katja says\n\nNovember 4, 2019 at 2:40 pm\n\nWe use pocket diapers. At first, I used mainly microfibre inserts, then I\npurchased hemp inserts. For the first two-three months, everything worked\namazing. But then the troubles started. My son’s diaper would leak often\nwithin an hour of putting it on. I made sure they still fit properly etc., to\nno avail. After a while, I finally figured out that the diaper pants had\ngotten water repelling. (Sometimes his diaper had leaked, but there was barely\nany moisture in the insert.) I tried to strip them with bleach & Blue Dawn. To\nno avail. Now trying the Mighty Bubbles route and am adding Calgon to each\nwash. We live in an area with hard water, and I use Charlie’s Soap for\nwashing. My guess is that it’s the hard water, but not sure. Also, it seems to\nbe only the pants, not the inserts, that have become repellent, because I’ve\nused the hemp inserts in some of the Flip covers I have, without any issue.\nAssuming the hard water is the issue, but still super confused....... (Oh, and\nno stink or rashes.)\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nNovember 4, 2019 at 8:36 pm\n\nDo you use charlies for everything? If not I’d try whatever detergent you use\non your clothing. Also, make sure you point him down when putting the diaper\non. And double check the elastic. Any gap at all will leak.\n\nReply\n\n * Katja says\n\nNovember 5, 2019 at 3:08 am\n\nI do! However, I wasn’t initially, because I didn’t know that it pulls out all\nthe residue from everywhere. (And we were living in an apartment building with\na shared washer on top of that.) So hopefully the MIghty Bubbles treatment\nwill act as a kind of “reset.”\n\nReply\n\n 6. Alla says\n\nOctober 10, 2019 at 8:33 am\n\nHelp! I thought my washing machine would stay full of water all night to let\nthe rlr soak, but when I came down this morning I noticed it had drained at\nsome point during the night. Do I need to rewash and start over? Move them to\nthe bathtub and continue soaking?\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nOctober 16, 2019 at 11:02 pm\n\nDo you have any idea how long it stayed full? If it immediatly drained you\nprobably need to soak in the tub. But if it was a while you might be ok not\ndoing that.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Rebekah says\n\nJuly 5, 2019 at 6:54 pm\n\nI am extremely new to cloth diapering. I believe I have hard water due to\nseeing build up on pots and pans and the shower head( I have not tested). I\nrecently bought used diapers and want to clean/disinfect them before using. Is\na wash with the mighty bubbles enough or do I need to bleach? How do I bleach\nAll In Ones I dont want to discolor the outside.... also can you help with a\nwash routine...should use vinger or borax for a softener??? Whats the best\ndetergent??? Ugh i have so many questions I’m on information overload from\nreading and watching videos. Any help would be greatly appreciated.\n\nReply\n\n 8. Jennifer Huttenberger says\n\nJune 29, 2019 at 11:58 am\n\nI’m not positive whether I have completely hard or soft water. I don’t have\ntime to send water out for testing to find out. Can I safely use GroVia MB?\nShould I do hot water rinses first? I’ve adjusted all other aspects of washing\n(thanks for that post too!) to ensure the smell won’t return, but it’s this\ninitial stripping to remove the smell I’m worried about. Also- when the\ndiapers are first soiled and I change them, I’ve been keeping them in a bucket\nfilled with water, baking soda & a squirt of laundry detergent. Could leaving\nthem dirty in the water be contributing to my problem? I assumed leaving them\n“dry” would let the stains & smells sink in more... Please help! I didn’t now\nthis would be so complicated-haha! Thanks ?\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nAugust 2, 2019 at 3:44 pm\n\nYes you can still use the mighty bubbles. If you have softer water you may\njust have to do an extra hot wash afterwards to get rid of the suds. It should\nbe done on clean diapers and no more than 24 per load. If you are adding\nlaundry detergent to each insert and then also when you are washing you might\nbe using too much detergent. Have you tried dropping the detergent from the\nsoiled inserts when you store them?\n\nReply\n\n 9. Colleen says\n\nJune 12, 2019 at 1:07 pm\n\nI have soft water, anew to me, and I was using a softener in my washes. I\nbelieve I’m experiencing stink issues due to non proper agitation and\ndetergent build up. In this case, my stripping would purely be with hot water,\nno additives. I just want to make sure before I complete the “strip”\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nJune 13, 2019 at 7:13 pm\n\nYes, I believe hot water washers with no detergent would be the best action\nhere. Then dropping the softenr and also getting that agitation up to par.\n\nReply\n\n * Brandalyn says\n\nJanuary 7, 2020 at 9:34 pm\n\nWe went from extremely hard water and using lines 1 for prewash and 3 for main\nwash (Tide F&G) and a full cap of calgon. We just recently got a full home\nwater softener and are experiencing ammonia and stink but I’m completely lost\non what to do and also how much detergent is appropriate now. Please help,\nbecause my son’s red bottom and cries make me want to just switch back to\ndisposables. ?\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nJanuary 25, 2020 at 8:51 pm\n\nYou wouldn’t use the calgon any longer. And you would likely use much less\ndetergent. I can’t really make recommendations as the amount is also based on\nload size. And something else to try is using the larger detergent amount in\nthe prewash and then just a tiny bit in the main wash.\n\nReply\n\n 10. Grace says\n\nMay 25, 2019 at 1:29 am\n\nWhen your doing the hot rinses would you put a softener in if you have hard\nwater ?\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nMay 30, 2019 at 8:46 pm\n\n80% of the US has some level of hard water. That does not mean 80% needs to\nadd a water softener to get clean laundry. If you need it for your clothing to\nget clean, I would say go ahead and add it. But if you are only using it on\nyour diapers, I suspect something else might be the cause of your issues. I\nwould focus instead on increasing agitation and making sure you aren’t under\nof overloading the machine.\n\nReply\n\n 11. Jenna says\n\nApril 3, 2019 at 11:35 pm\n\nAm I able to put all in two cloth diapers in while stripping? I just wanted to\nstrip so that the fleece line gets washed too. Or will this ruin the outer\nshell?\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nApril 4, 2019 at 1:21 pm\n\nYou can do everything. Stripping on occasion is fine. It’s when you do it on a\nregular basis that wear will start to show.\n\nReply\n\n 12. Nicole says\n\nFebruary 13, 2019 at 8:50 pm\n\nI found this extremely helpful; thank you for posting! I used Grovia to strip\nsome clean hemp inserts, bamboo inserts, flannel liners, and cotton prefolds\nthat were stored away for a couple of years, but didn’t smell 100% clean to\nme. (Bleach was even added to the wash before storing.) Grovia took care of\nthe problem and everything smells clean now.\n\nReply\n\n 13. Jhia Chun says\n\nDecember 2, 2018 at 3:21 pm\n\nCan I use Calgon instead of RLR and Mighty Bubbles to strip? And is it the\nsame step as using RLR if I use Calgon instead for detergent build up?\n\nReply\n\n * Betty Boop says\n\nMarch 8, 2019 at 12:41 am\n\nNay, kind soul. Ye must use more than that. Perhaps a dose of Calgon plus\nwashing soda and borax will do the trick. Best of luck to ye!\n\nReply\n\n 14. Deepa says\n\nJune 26, 2018 at 5:02 pm\n\nHi! Our night diapers stink like crazy! The ammonia smell is driving me nuts.\nI already have some Grovia Bubbles. Do I wash with GMB 2 to 3 times after a\nroutine wash? My routine wash lasts 1.5 hours (prewash followed by main wash\nfollowed by 1 rinse) After the GMB treatment, need I bleach the diapers too to\nkill off bacteria? Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nJuly 2, 2018 at 12:06 pm\n\nYes, you follow the directions in this post or on the package (they are the\nsame). It is done on clean diapers. There is no need to bleach after the\ntreatments. Mainly though you need to figure out what was causing the stink in\nthe first place or the issue will just return. Have you checked out the\nwashing tab here on the site yet? Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n 15. Sarah says\n\nJune 18, 2018 at 10:07 am\n\nI have pre loved fluff that I will be using. They have no stink but still want\nto deep clean before use, is this the method you recommend for that also?\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nJune 18, 2018 at 1:14 pm\n\nI would think maybe disinfecting and then just a good wash would do the trick!\n\nReply\n\n * Amy says\n\nJuly 3, 2019 at 11:17 am\n\nI only have 22 pocket diapers and I because I use about 6 diapers a day I wash\nwhen I have about 6 diapers left to get the most in there which tends to be\nabout every 3 days....my diapers are leaking some (more than just because it’s\na full diaper though) and my daughter keeps getting weird rashes in her diaper\narea (like little red bumps all over after she pees....if she just does #2\nthere’s no red bumps and if I catch the pee diaper fast there no red bumps but\nI can’t always catch her right after she pees and those are the times the\nlittle red bumps appear. I think my problem is that my load isn’t big enough\n(I have a front loader) I’m washing between 12 and 16 diapers at a time along\nwith 2 inserts per diaper plus my dirty diaper bag I keep them all in and\n(because my bag was a cheapy it leaks from the bottom corners) the towel I add\nto the bottom of the bag. My washer with all this is not even 1/2 full but\nclose....my question is can I just add a few towels to make my load bigger or\nwhat do you suggest I add to my main wash to make my load bigger? (Here’s my\nwash routine in case anything needs improved here.... quick wash (cold water,\nheavy soiled, high speed) with tide free and gentle to line 1, about 32\nminutes long... then my main wash is heavy duty (hot water, heavy soiled, high\nspeed) with tide free and gentle to line 4 and vinegar in my softener spot,\nabout 1 hour and 30 minutes...then I dry my inserts, bag, and towel in the\ndryer on low for 1 hour and hang dry the diapers in my bedroom in front of a\nfan because we have alot of birds and they like to go #2 on everything lol)\nalso do you think just a few hot washes might strip my diapers or do you think\nI need to do a full on strip with bleach soak after? I did a full on strip\nwith bleach soak a few months back when I was washing every other day and\nthought waiting longer would help but I still don’t think I’m putting enough\nin there, but I also don’t know what else to add...please help\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer Reinhardt says\n\nAugust 2, 2019 at 3:42 pm\n\nI would personally try using hot water in the prewash as well. And reduce the\namount of detergent in the main wash. That’s too much for a small load. Maybe\ntry line 2 or 3. You could also try adding other towels to the load but it\nshould be smaller stuff as to still allow proper agitation and movement of the\ndiapers.\n\nReply\n\n 16. Alma says\n\nFebruary 24, 2018 at 2:16 pm\n\nThis was extremely help full and is saved top my favorites\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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The most common problems involve diapers that still smell dirty when they come out of the washer and/or dryer or after they've been peed in, but there are a variety of diapering issues that people will claim can be solved by stripping your diapers.", "An important caveat, though, is that stripping cloth diapers should never be a normal and expected part of a cloth diaper wash routine. There are definitely times in life when you might need to strip your diapers (you take your diapers on vacation and wash them at someone else's house, you move to a location with different water composition, you decide to try a new detergent, your household water softener breaks, etc.) but if you're regularly stripping your cloth diapers then you haven't found your washing machine/detergent/washing routine soul mates yet.", "In the meantime, though, if you're in the process of dealing with a laundry issue that has affected your diapers, here is what you should know!", "If you use a diaper cream that is not cloth diaper safe, it creates a nasty film that needs a labor of love to get off. Try cloth diaper safe creams like CJ's BUTTer or Grandma El's.", "If you have a machine that is a front loader that doesn't get much water running through it, you may still have some repelling issues. In that case, use a fleece liner whenever you use a cloth diaper safe cream, just for extra protection (uh-oh, did an unknowing friend use Desitin on your baby? First off, SORRY! Second, you may need to give it a gentle scrub with an old toothbrush).", "This is one of the most common causes for a needing to strip your diapers. Basically, layers of detergent develop on top of the diaper and without adequate amounts of water washing through it, detergent slowly (or quickly) builds up and begins to repel any liquid that touches it (i.e. pee). This can be very common if you have a pocket or all in one diaper with a stay-dry top.", "Many people say to flick some water at it and see if it beads up, but these stay-dry fabrics need a little compression on them to truly see if repelling is happening. So just pour a little trickle of water on it and then put something waterproof (like a balloon or plastic toy) on it (making sure there are no gaps anywhere) and see if the insert underneath the stay-dry top gets wet. If it is not wet, then it is likely that you have repelling.", "This is the other most common causes for needing to strip your diapers. If your diapers develop the infamous “barnyard stink” (smells just like it sounds!) or begin to smell like ammonia, then you are in need of a good deep cleaning (i.e. stripping). This is because bacteria is building up and you either don't have hot enough water to kill the bacteria or you aren't using enough detergent to properly clean all the bodily fluids out of the diaper.", "Basically, ammonia develops because bacteria is not getting killed quickly enough. When your baby's urine meets the bacteria, it rapidly breaks down the pee into ammonia. Ammonia develops most commonly in night diapers, since the baby sleeps in them for an extended period of time and the moisture+heat can be prime environments for a bacteria bash. Diapers that are VERY absorbent (i.e. very thick inserts or fitteds) are most susceptible to this since it is difficult for water to flush through the very inner fibers of the fabric. The best tip to avoid this is to rinse out the morning diaper. (Sidenote: MOST overnight diapers or diapers that have been in the pail or wet bag long enough will smell like ammonia to some extent. This is totally normal, because all urine breaks down into ammonia given enough time and a warm or enclosed environment. The ammonia that is a concern is the kind IN the diaper that knocks the wind out of you. If you can still breathe when you greet your baby in the morning, you're probably fine. If you feel like you've been punched in the gut, then something needs to change!).", "Parents usually notice barnyard stink either when the diaper is peed in or when the diaper comes out of the dryer (it's typically the warmth of the urine or the dryer that heats up the fabrics, and with it, any lingering poop or pee particles that were not entirely washed out of the material). The only time your diapers should ever smell like poop (or anything “barn” related!) is when your baby has pooped in them.", "In the case of both ammonia and barnyard stink, not using enough detergent or not using hot enough water is very often to blame. (Bummis famous “Laundry Science” article has a good explanation of how these factors, combined with time and the physical movement of the diapers in the washing machine, are responsible for getting your diapers clean).", "(Warning: some diapers come with instructions to NOT use hot water or specific, usually mainstream, detergents. If you do so, you void the warranty. If you have hard water and a front loader and you want the comfort of a diaper warranty, then make sure that the diaper you are buying has a policy you think will still allow you to get your diapers clean).", "There are a few methods that people use. But first of all, clean the diapers with detergent FIRST. Some people even do this with just a little bit MORE detergent than what they normally use, just to ensure that the diapers are clean enough (kind of counter-intuitive if you think you have detergent buildup, I know, but it is worth it to ensure that the issue isn't that the diapers have a bacteria+detergent buildup problem).", "This is one of the fastest, cheapest, and most all natural ways to kill the bacteria lingering in your diapers, but ONLY if a diaper is not made of a waterproof fabric like PUL or TPU. If you stick either of those materials in there, it melts like the Wicked Witch of the West. You also should not boil anything with snaps, fasteners, or elastic as the heat will damage them. (So you can basically boil sturdy and durable fabrics – cotton flats or prefolds, microfiber, etc. Boiling more delicate fibers like bamboo or hemp inserts is not advised). You can boil the inserts for about 5-10 minutes, making sure there is adequate water in the pot to cover the diapers completely the entire time.", "You can boil the inserts for about 5-10 minutes, making sure there is adequate water in the pot to cover the diapers completely the entire time.", "If you have a top loader, hats off to you, just throw the stuff in for a good overnight soak with one of the additives mentioned below and that should help. If you have a front loader, then soak them in the bathtub overnight (but make sure the door is closed so a baby or child can't get in there and fall in a full tub of dirty water).", "Wash your diapers several times in hot water without detergent. The more water getting through the diapers, the merrier. Keep looking in at the last rinse cycle for suds. SOME suds are OK (and don't confuse agitation bubbles for soap suds!) but there shouldn't be many. Keep rinsing until almost all suds are gone.", "Some items can be helpful in stripping, but beware, as excessive use of these can hurt your diapers and some of them may void your diaper's warranty. Using them judiciously on a regular basis may help you avoid the problems that necessitate stripping your diapers.", "(The links below are provided so you can see what the product looks like, but many of these products are FAR cheaper if you purchase them locally).", "If you have hard water it's best not to use this (it might actually backfire on you and make your problem worse!). 1/2 cup in the rinse cycle should be good if you don't have hard water.", "This helps kill bacteria. Some people even spray the morning diapers with this before putting it in the wet bag, others put a little squirt in with the detergent every time they wash their diapers. About 1 teaspoon is good. Some babies are sensitive to the enzymes in this, so if your baby is sensitive to enzymes you may want to steer clear of it.", "This stuff is magic to diapers. It is gentle on them, helps with stains, and helps with the stripping process (as one of the byproducts of the breakdown of it is washing soda – see below). 1 scoop is good.", "Second to breast milk, many people would argue this is liquid gold. Not pink dawn, green dawn, or yellow dawn, but for some freakish reason, BLUE DAWN does the trick. Just ONE LITTLE DROP, that's it. It helps strip the diapers of residue. If you have a front loader, it may be easiest for you to just wash them by hand with the blue dawn so that you can be sure they are getting properly rinsed (since front loading washing machines are notorious for not using enough water when rinsing diapers). Please be advised that using dish soap in a washing machine can not only void the warranty, but break the internal components. With that said, many people still choose to do it, but be aware of the risks before making that decision (and maybe just wash them in your sink or bathtub anyhow, just to be on the safe side!).", "A water softener such as Calgon may help you hard water people. This will help with the mineral buildup that occurs because of hard water, both by dispelling current buildup and preventing further deposits from collecting.", "This stuff is like a therapist for pH balance and gets it stabilized a bit. This is especially helpful if you have odor issues with your diapers. 1-2 tablespoons is good.", "Both of these products are designed to bind to the buildup in your diapers and help rinse them away. The Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment is currently my favorite way to give my diapers a thorough deep cleaning, as it works perfectly in my water conditions and is incredibly easy to use. (You can see my complete review of the GroVia Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment in this post). RLR has been around much longer, though, and many people swear by it for helping get rid of accumulated mineral buildup.", "Don't worry, once you figure your ideal wash routine out you won't be stripping your cloth diapers that much (if at all). But think of it this way, while you're going through the trial and error of finding your perfect solution, you are still saving money with cloth diapers, helping the environment, putting fewer chemicals against your baby's skin than disposables, and so much more.", "And, of course, let me know if you have questions. I ended up having to strip diapers the day little man came home from the hospital (GRRR!) and I have the unlucky combo of hard water + front loader + terrible machine, so I have been through it all. In case you are wondering: the answer to all my issues came with adding 1 scoop of Oxyclean and 1 tablespoon of washing soda to every load.", "Whoops! The website for some reason thought the links were broken (even though they weren’t!) but I fixed that issue now! The content of the post still stands, even if the links look like they won’t work ;) Thank you for the heads up!", "Hi there! Cloth diapering mama for 2 years now and a few months ago started dealing with stink problems. So I stripped (per instruction from a cloth diaper FB group), tested water (water test says it’s soft water, but we also have slight white build up on shower heads after being in our new home for a year so I’m super confused and unsure about the water hardness), changed detergents from regular powder tide+gain powder 2:1 mix, to tide free and gentle liquid based on recommendation due to the water test. And went from doing 2 cycles of washing with... Read more »", "Oh my goodness, I’m sorry this is late, but what a mess you’ve been through! What kinds of diapers do you have? The problems you’re describing sound like you might be using microfiber, which is notoriously harder to keep clean than something like cotton. Can you try using something cotton (do you have any prefolds or flats? Could you get your hands on something similar, if you don’t, like a soft dishtowel or cotton receiving blanket?).", "Oh man! I’m the exact same with the terrible washer, hard water and front loader. So thankful for this site!", "I have some CB inserts,hemp and Bamboo inserts which leaks within one pee. Checked the fit and PUL is not damaged. Inserts are almost 1 year old Tried hot water washes and boiling of CB inserts. Added vinegar to rinse cycle.", "I recently developed a stink issue after no problems for about 3 months! I think it might be ammonia but the diapers smell horrible the minute our baby pees in them. I do two long washes with tide liquid both on hot and with half a cup of borax powder added to each. I usually bulk with small hand towels to 2/3 full. I’m so discouraged that I have to strip and I don’t know where to start to start changing my routine any help would be great thank you!!!", "Carolyn has cloth diapered 3 skinny, heavy-wetting babies and Mandy has cloth diapered 3 chunky, rash-prone ones. Using our combined knowledge and the survey results from thousands of cloth diapering parents, we're here to help you find not just the BEST cloth diaper, but the best cloth diaper for YOUR unique baby! Read More..." ] }, "parsed_md": "A Comprehensive Guide To Stripping Cloth Diapers - Padded Tush Stats\n\n↑\n\n * Home\n * New To Cloth?\n * Statistics\n * Surveys\n * Reviews\n * Articles\n * Top Rated Diapers\n * Where To Buy\n * Glossary\n * Diaper Awards\n * About\n * Work With PTS\n\nPadded Tush Stats\n\nStatistics and reviews to help you find the best cloth diapers for your baby.\n\n#### Join the E-Club\n\n##### get the latest stats directly to your inbox!\n\nSuccess! Now check your email to confirm your subscription and get your\ngiveaway entries!\n\n# A Comprehensive Guide To Stripping Cloth Diapers\n\nWritten By: Carolyn Russell. Last Update: November 10, 2011\n\nDisclaimer: This post is based on Tara’s personal experience and the opinions\nand suggestions do not necessarily reflect the beliefs currently held at\nPadded Tush Stats.\n\nThis post contains affiliate links.\n\nPin\n\nShare\n\n8.3K Shares\n\nStripping cloth diapers refers to the process of deep-cleaning your diapers to\naddress issues stemming from a poor wash routine. The most common problems\ninvolve diapers that still smell dirty when they come out of the washer and/or\ndryer or after they've been peed in, but there are a variety of diapering\nissues that people will claim can be solved by stripping your diapers.\n\nAn important caveat, though, is that stripping cloth diapers should never be a\nnormal and expected part of a cloth diaper wash routine. There are definitely\ntimes in life when you might need to strip your diapers (you take your diapers\non vacation and wash them at someone else's house, you move to a location with\ndifferent water composition, you decide to try a new detergent, your household\nwater softener breaks, etc.) but if you're regularly stripping your cloth\ndiapers then you haven't found your washing machine/detergent/washing routine\nsoul mates yet.\n\nIn the meantime, though, if you're in the process of dealing with a laundry\nissue that has affected your diapers, here is what you should know!\n\n## Common Causes Of Cloth Diaper Laundry Problems\n\n##### Diaper Creams\n\nIf you use a diaper cream that is not cloth diaper safe, it creates a nasty\nfilm that needs a labor of love to get off. Try cloth diaper safe creams like\nCJ's BUTTer or Grandma El's.\n\nIf you have a machine that is a front loader that doesn't get much water\nrunning through it, you may still have some repelling issues. In that case,\nuse a fleece liner whenever you use a cloth diaper safe cream, just for extra\nprotection (uh-oh, did an unknowing friend use Desitin on your baby? First\noff, SORRY! Second, you may need to give it a gentle scrub with an old\ntoothbrush).\n\n##### Detergent Buildup\n\nThis is one of the most common causes for a needing to strip your diapers.\nBasically, layers of detergent develop on top of the diaper and without\nadequate amounts of water washing through it, detergent slowly (or quickly)\nbuilds up and begins to repel any liquid that touches it (i.e. pee). This can\nbe very common if you have a pocket or all in one diaper with a stay-dry top.\n\nMany people say to flick some water at it and see if it beads up, but these\nstay-dry fabrics need a little compression on them to truly see if repelling\nis happening. So just pour a little trickle of water on it and then put\nsomething waterproof (like a balloon or plastic toy) on it (making sure there\nare no gaps anywhere) and see if the insert underneath the stay-dry top gets\nwet. If it is not wet, then it is likely that you have repelling.\n\n##### Not Enough Hot Water or Not Enough Detergent\n\nThis is the other most common causes for needing to strip your diapers. If\nyour diapers develop the infamous “barnyard stink” (smells just like it\nsounds!) or begin to smell like ammonia, then you are in need of a good deep\ncleaning (i.e. stripping). This is because bacteria is building up and you\neither don't have hot enough water to kill the bacteria or you aren't using\nenough detergent to properly clean all the bodily fluids out of the diaper.\n\nBasically, ammonia develops because bacteria is not getting killed quickly\nenough. When your baby's urine meets the bacteria, it rapidly breaks down the\npee into ammonia. Ammonia develops most commonly in night diapers, since the\nbaby sleeps in them for an extended period of time and the moisture+heat can\nbe prime environments for a bacteria bash. Diapers that are VERY absorbent\n(i.e. very thick inserts or fitteds) are most susceptible to this since it is\ndifficult for water to flush through the very inner fibers of the fabric. The\nbest tip to avoid this is to rinse out the morning diaper. (Sidenote: MOST\novernight diapers or diapers that have been in the pail or wet bag long enough\nwill smell like ammonia to some extent. This is totally normal, because all\nurine breaks down into ammonia given enough time and a warm or enclosed\nenvironment. The ammonia that is a concern is the kind IN the diaper that\nknocks the wind out of you. If you can still breathe when you greet your baby\nin the morning, you're probably fine. If you feel like you've been punched in\nthe gut, then something needs to change!).\n\nParents usually notice barnyard stink either when the diaper is peed in or\nwhen the diaper comes out of the dryer (it's typically the warmth of the urine\nor the dryer that heats up the fabrics, and with it, any lingering poop or pee\nparticles that were not entirely washed out of the material). The only time\nyour diapers should ever smell like poop (or anything “barn” related!) is when\nyour baby has pooped in them.\n\nIn the case of both ammonia and barnyard stink, not using enough detergent or\nnot using hot enough water is very often to blame. (Bummis famous “Laundry\nScience” article has a good explanation of how these factors, combined with\ntime and the physical movement of the diapers in the washing machine, are\nresponsible for getting your diapers clean).\n\n(Warning: some diapers come with instructions to NOT use hot water or\nspecific, usually mainstream, detergents. If you do so, you void the warranty.\nIf you have hard water and a front loader and you want the comfort of a diaper\nwarranty, then make sure that the diaper you are buying has a policy you think\nwill still allow you to get your diapers clean).\n\n## Common Methods For Stripping Cloth Diapers\n\nThere are a few methods that people use. But first of all, clean the diapers\nwith detergent FIRST. Some people even do this with just a little bit MORE\ndetergent than what they normally use, just to ensure that the diapers are\nclean enough (kind of counter-intuitive if you think you have detergent\nbuildup, I know, but it is worth it to ensure that the issue isn't that the\ndiapers have a bacteria+detergent buildup problem).\n\n##### Boiling\n\nThis is one of the fastest, cheapest, and most all natural ways to kill the\nbacteria lingering in your diapers, but ONLY if a diaper is not made of a\nwaterproof fabric like PUL or TPU. If you stick either of those materials in\nthere, it melts like the Wicked Witch of the West. You also should not boil\nanything with snaps, fasteners, or elastic as the heat will damage them. (So\nyou can basically boil sturdy and durable fabrics – cotton flats or prefolds,\nmicrofiber, etc. Boiling more delicate fibers like bamboo or hemp inserts is\nnot advised). You can boil the inserts for about 5-10 minutes, making sure\nthere is adequate water in the pot to cover the diapers completely the entire\ntime.\n\nYou can boil the inserts for about 5-10 minutes, making sure there is adequate\nwater in the pot to cover the diapers completely the entire time.\n\n##### Soak\n\nIf you have a top loader, hats off to you, just throw the stuff in for a good\novernight soak with one of the additives mentioned below and that should help.\nIf you have a front loader, then soak them in the bathtub overnight (but make\nsure the door is closed so a baby or child can't get in there and fall in a\nfull tub of dirty water).\n\n##### Wash Wash Wash\n\nWash your diapers several times in hot water without detergent. The more water\ngetting through the diapers, the merrier. Keep looking in at the last rinse\ncycle for suds. SOME suds are OK (and don't confuse agitation bubbles for soap\nsuds!) but there shouldn't be many. Keep rinsing until almost all suds are\ngone.\n\n## Additives For Stripping Cloth Diapers\n\nSome items can be helpful in stripping, but beware, as excessive use of these\ncan hurt your diapers and some of them may void your diaper's warranty. Using\nthem judiciously on a regular basis may help you avoid the problems that\nnecessitate stripping your diapers.\n\n(The links below are provided so you can see what the product looks like, but\nmany of these products are FAR cheaper if you purchase them locally).\n\n##### White Vinegar\n\nIf you have hard water it's best not to use this (it might actually backfire\non you and make your problem worse!). 1/2 cup in the rinse cycle should be\ngood if you don't have hard water.\n\n##### Bac-out\n\nThis helps kill bacteria. Some people even spray the morning diapers with this\nbefore putting it in the wet bag, others put a little squirt in with the\ndetergent every time they wash their diapers. About 1 teaspoon is good. Some\nbabies are sensitive to the enzymes in this, so if your baby is sensitive to\nenzymes you may want to steer clear of it.\n\n##### Oxygen Bleach\n\nThis stuff is magic to diapers. It is gentle on them, helps with stains, and\nhelps with the stripping process (as one of the byproducts of the breakdown of\nit is washing soda – see below). 1 scoop is good.\n\n##### Blue Dawn\n\nSecond to breast milk, many people would argue this is liquid gold. Not pink\ndawn, green dawn, or yellow dawn, but for some freakish reason, BLUE DAWN does\nthe trick. Just ONE LITTLE DROP, that's it. It helps strip the diapers of\nresidue. If you have a front loader, it may be easiest for you to just wash\nthem by hand with the blue dawn so that you can be sure they are getting\nproperly rinsed (since front loading washing machines are notorious for not\nusing enough water when rinsing diapers). Please be advised that using dish\nsoap in a washing machine can not only void the warranty, but break the\ninternal components. With that said, many people still choose to do it, but be\naware of the risks before making that decision (and maybe just wash them in\nyour sink or bathtub anyhow, just to be on the safe side!).\n\n##### Water Softener\n\nA water softener such as Calgon may help you hard water people. This will help\nwith the mineral buildup that occurs because of hard water, both by dispelling\ncurrent buildup and preventing further deposits from collecting.\n\n##### Washing soda\n\nThis stuff is like a therapist for pH balance and gets it stabilized a bit.\nThis is especially helpful if you have odor issues with your diapers. 1-2\ntablespoons is good.\n\n##### RLR or GroVia Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment\n\nBoth of these products are designed to bind to the buildup in your diapers and\nhelp rinse them away. The Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment is currently my\nfavorite way to give my diapers a thorough deep cleaning, as it works\nperfectly in my water conditions and is incredibly easy to use. (You can see\nmy complete review of the GroVia Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment in this\npost). RLR has been around much longer, though, and many people swear by it\nfor helping get rid of accumulated mineral buildup.\n\n## New To Cloth Diapering And Freaking Out About This?\n\nDon't worry, once you figure your ideal wash routine out you won't be\nstripping your cloth diapers that much (if at all). But think of it this way,\nwhile you're going through the trial and error of finding your perfect\nsolution, you are still saving money with cloth diapers, helping the\nenvironment, putting fewer chemicals against your baby's skin than\ndisposables, and so much more.\n\nAnd, of course, let me know if you have questions. I ended up having to strip\ndiapers the day little man came home from the hospital (GRRR!) and I have the\nunlucky combo of hard water + front loader + terrible machine, so I have been\nthrough it all. In case you are wondering: the answer to all my issues came\nwith adding 1 scoop of Oxyclean and 1 tablespoon of washing soda to every\nload.\n\n# Good luck!\n\nPin\n\nShare\n\n8.3K Shares\n\nTagged With: cloth diaper washing, stinky diapers, stripping diapers\n\nClick Here To Be Notified When Someone Posts Or Responds To Your Comment (You\nChoose!)\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is\nprocessed.\n\n219 Comments\n\nInline Feedbacks\n\nView all comments\n\nJennifer Bell\n\n4 months ago\n\nHi! Why are some of the additives crossed out? Do you no longer recommend\nusing them?\n\nReply\n\nCarolyn Russell\n\nAuthor\n\nReply to Jennifer Bell\n\n4 months ago\n\nWhoops! The website for some reason thought the links were broken (even though\nthey weren’t!) but I fixed that issue now! The content of the post still\nstands, even if the links look like they won’t work ;) Thank you for the heads\nup!\n\nReply\n\nMegen\n\n6 months ago\n\nHi there! Cloth diapering mama for 2 years now and a few months ago started\ndealing with stink problems. So I stripped (per instruction from a cloth\ndiaper FB group), tested water (water test says it’s soft water, but we also\nhave slight white build up on shower heads after being in our new home for a\nyear so I’m super confused and unsure about the water hardness), changed\ndetergents from regular powder tide+gain powder 2:1 mix, to tide free and\ngentle liquid based on recommendation due to the water test. And went from\ndoing 2 cycles of washing with... Read more »\n\nReply\n\nCarolyn Russell\n\nAuthor\n\nReply to Megen\n\n4 months ago\n\nOh my goodness, I’m sorry this is late, but what a mess you’ve been through!\nWhat kinds of diapers do you have? The problems you’re describing sound like\nyou might be using microfiber, which is notoriously harder to keep clean than\nsomething like cotton. Can you try using something cotton (do you have any\nprefolds or flats? Could you get your hands on something similar, if you\ndon’t, like a soft dishtowel or cotton receiving blanket?).\n\nReply\n\nDenney\n\n1 year ago\n\nOh man! I’m the exact same with the terrible washer, hard water and front\nloader. So thankful for this site!\n\nReply\n\nHafsa P V\n\n2 years ago\n\nI have some CB inserts,hemp and Bamboo inserts which leaks within one pee.\nChecked the fit and PUL is not damaged. Inserts are almost 1 year old Tried\nhot water washes and boiling of CB inserts. Added vinegar to rinse cycle.\n\nNothing worked worked. What should be done??\n\nReply\n\nAnn\n\n2 years ago\n\nI recently developed a stink issue after no problems for about 3 months! I\nthink it might be ammonia but the diapers smell horrible the minute our baby\npees in them. I do two long washes with tide liquid both on hot and with half\na cup of borax powder added to each. I usually bulk with small hand towels to\n2/3 full. I’m so discouraged that I have to strip and I don’t know where to\nstart to start changing my routine any help would be great thank you!!!\n\nReply\n\n#### Meet the authors\n\nCarolyn has cloth diapered 3 skinny, heavy-wetting babies and Mandy has cloth\ndiapered 3 chunky, rash-prone ones. Using our combined knowledge and the\nsurvey results from thousands of cloth diapering parents, we're here to help\nyou find not just the BEST cloth diaper, but the best cloth diaper for YOUR\nunique baby! 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So what is the most effective way to do that?", "If your diapers are soiled, go ahead and go through your normal washing regimen. You don’t have to dry them. You can start the stripping (of diapers) process while they are still wet.", "(Here is one of the few times that a top-loader comes in really handy. I personally think they wash cloth diapers more effectively. I washed diapers for about a year using a top-loader and I never had to strip them. When we got our sassy new front-loaders, my problems with stink and absorbency began. I am certain it is because there is not as much water available to rinse.)", "Start by placing all of your diapers in the washing machine and running a cold rinse. Even if you’ve just washed them, run them through another cold rinse.", "Squirt about 1 Tablespoon of Blue Dawn Dish Soap into the washer. If you have a front-loader, squirt in on top of the diapers – don’t put it in the detergent dispenser.", "Wash your diapers on the longest, hottest setting your machine has. You need as much agitation and as much hot water as your machine will give you. Don’t skimp on either, or your diapers will still be stinky.", "Wash your diapers on another long-cycle wash. No detergent. No Dawn Dish Soap. Just a plain wash cycle on hot.", "Rinse on cold over and over and over until you can’t see any bubbles inside the machine while it is rinsing. You shouldn’t even see a hint of bubbles in your machine. If you do, rinse again. Seriously, you might need to rinse 4-5 times in a front-loader. You can probably get away with 2-3 rinses in a top-loader.", "If at all possible, dry your diapers in the sun. The sun is beneficial in so many ways. And getting the stink out of cloth diapers is one of them!", "Boil them on the stove for 5-10 minutes. Find the biggest pot possible, fill with water and bring to a boil. Put your inserts or diapers in the pot, stirring occasionally. Boil for 5-10 minutes, keeping the diapers submerged as much as possible in the water. Then send your diapers through a regular hot wash cycle with no detergent. Rinse. Then dry in the sun if possible. Do this only with inserts – do not put boiling water on PUL! This method is best used for inserts and prefolds.", "Use a capful of bleach. Gasp! I know... I am not so much a fan of bleach as you well know, but desperate times call for desperate measures if your battling the stink. Or your diapers are repelling like crazy. You can use one capful in the bleach dispenser when doing a hot wash. I’ve only used bleach once and it did the trick for my diapers. But I only used it when stripping (diapers). Never in my usual wash routine.", "The dishwasher. I am NOT a fan of putting non-dish items in my dishwasher, as I am a scaredy-cat and I’m afraid I’ll set it on fire. If you decide to wash them this way, make sure you clothespin the diapers to the top rack only and disable your Jet-Dry dispenser if you have one. Wash on the longest setting your dishwasher offers. You might need to run it through 2 cycles. Take the diapers out and run through just a spin a cycle in the washer because they will be soaking wet. Also, don’t put PUL in your dishwasher. You will not like your results.", "Disclaimer: Proceed with caution when washing your dipes, whether it is in the machine or dishwasher and use common sense. Mama is not responsible for any house fires, or shot elastic in your dipes if you choose to try these methods. Or any other diaper fails you might experience. Please be careful.", "i am SO glad warm, sunny weather is back for line drying again! it is the best for stains and odor. .-= suzannah @ so much shouting/laughter ́s last blog ..hymns of praise then let us sing =-.", "Thanks so much for writing this post. We are going to start using cloth diapers and I have lots of questions about washing. This was very helpful!", "Thanks for this post. I’ve read about using Dawn dish detergent on several other sites, as well. Most sites specify “original” blue Dawn. Can you tell me what that means? I can only find the concentrated version and am hoping that’s OK. Perhaps “original” is specified so folks don’t use “Ultra” Dawn or some other version? Am I on the right track? Help!", "Jessica, I totally get the confusion! When I wrote to use ‘original’ blue dawn, I meant to use the actual blue liquid dawn. Not one that was scented with green apple or citrus, or some other crazy scent.", "I understand that it doesn’t strip as well as the Blue liquid Dawn. I’ve personally never tried it since I didn’t want to make my diapers worse at the time!", "So I think if you use the Blue liquid Dawn (regardless of whether it is the concentrated/Ultra type or not) you should like your results. I used the Ultra Blue Dawn to strip mine several times and it has worked beautifully for me!", "Is this safe for PUL covers? I have major odor issues with my BG’s and would love to try this. Thanks", "In my experience, it has been completely safe for my PUL covers. I always hang my PUL covers (or BGs, FBs, etc) to dry just so they’ll stay in better shape.", "It is my BGs that have given me the most odor trouble! So yes, I’ve stripped them many times using this method. I can’t tell in any way that it has decreased the life of them.", "It is definitely true that hot temperatures can damage the elastic, but at least that is easy to fix in this situation. I’d much rather replace the elastic than deal with stinky dipes!!!", "I know this is a little old, but thought I’d mention that Cotton Babies actually talks about using Dawn to strip your diapers in their official blog: http://clothdiapers.blogspot.com/2012/01/cloth-diapering-201-how-to-strip- your.html", "I love to see cloth diapers drying on the clothes line, but don’t like how crunchy they get. Any advice?", "Janet – it’s your prefolds that are more crunchy feeling, right? My pockets with inserts always feel the same to me.", "Honestly? It bothered me at first, so I would tumble them in the dryer 5-8 minutes on hot with a wet wash cloth to help take out some of the crunch.", "However, I realized that they folded so much better (I use newspaper fold) and stayed in their folded shape if they were a little crunchy. So now I just leave them as is off the line!", "So try tumbling the dryer a few mins and see if that works. If you don’t have a dryer, you could always hang them in a steamy bathroom and see if that would help a little.", "Thanks Mama! I thought I was stripping mine just by washing w/ Blue Dawn, but I am going to try this whole process today!", "I have stripped my diapers recently because we were getting a slight smell and were having a leaking problem. Smell is gone but the leaking continues. Our prefolds and covers work just fine, but it is my FuzziBunz that I am having some issues. There is leaking through the threading. It is not because he is too wet or needs to be changed, this can happen and often does happen if he pees only a few minutes after I have changed his diaper. It is not leaking through the leg holes or the back, just through the thread. Any suggestions? I have heard several ladies say to dry on HIGH heat in a dryer to reseal the PUL but FuzziBunz recommends only drying on low heat....", "Through the PUL? If that is the case, yes drying on high heat will be fine to re-seal the PUL. I’ve only done that a couple of times when I think there is a tiny hole and I want it to re-seal.", "Hi, I am using primarily Rumparooz and some Bamboozles (Bummis) with a cover for nightime. I just started using them around 2 months ago. Everything was amazing for the first month and then I started noticing a slight smell from the diapers a few weeks ago. Then, the diapers with the microfiber insert started leaking but the ones with the hemp and bamboo inserts were fine. Now, everything is leaking a little bit. I stripped half of my diapers last night using Dawn. I have a front loader machine. I put 2 tbsp of Dawn poured in the dispensing drawer. Then I did a hot/cold heavy wash and then 4 cold/cold prewash/shorter wash cycles. Because I have a front loading machine – it is tough to see if there are bubbles. Anyway, there is still a very mild smell (better than before but the smell was never disgusting), but I tried one of the diapers with a microfiber insert and he leaked right through. The insert was wet as well but not soaking. What should I do? Should I strip them again or just rinse them again? Also, my machine only allows me to use temperatures like hot/cold, warm/warm, warm/cold, and cold/cold. Currently I have a soiled load that is getting cleaned in the machine as we speak (the other half of the diapers that I haven’t stripped yet). I have done the cold/cold prewash and am currently doing the hot/cold heavy wash. What should I do with these ones when they are clean? Should I strip them and how? So I have 2 separate loads – one getting cleaned now and 1 that was stripped last night and still leaking.", "Marda, I’m so sorry that I haven’t gotten to this comment sooner. Let me know where you stand and I’ll be happy to help you from there.", "I’ve been using hemp inserts for a couple weeks now. All of a sudden they smell so STRONG like ammonia after my lo pees. It’s not just after they sit – I can smell her wet bootie from a mile away!", "Charlie – Hemp is a little harder to get clean than say, cotton. In my experience, diapers that smell awful as soon as the child pees in them have detergent buildup and need to be stripped.", "If detergent is your culprit, you might need to experiment a little – how much detergent you can use in your water and your machine. Or you may need to even change detergents.", "What detergent do you suggest? I have been using Rockin green for the past 5 months and i’m not liking it. I mainly use BG diapers and no matter how many times i strip or rinse after i wash they stink. I have tried more detergent/less detergent extra rinses and nothing helps. They smell sunky right after he pees in them. Stripping helps for a while but then a few weeks later they stink again.", "Ashley, it may be that the Rockin Green doesn’t work well with your type of water or possibly the washer that you have. And just for the record, my BGs are the worst to hold onto stink. It seems to be a never ending battle with them!", "If this were me, I would change to Original Liquid Tide and use only 2 Tablespoons or so in my next wash. Then I would rinse them like crazy and dry in the sun. I’d do it this way through several wash cycles and then see how it stands.", "I’ve tried this successfully a few times to deal with ammonia and stink but since my son has started daycare, he’s had almost constant diaper rash. They put cream on him every day and they seriously slather it. As you can imagine, it’s all over the diapers despite using liners and of course, he goes through three or four outfits a day. I’m hoping this works, or I guess we have to go back to disposables for daycare. Not really a question, so much as an argh!!!", "As I’m sure you well know, the cream will make diapers repel horribly. Sometimes even the creams that are formulated with cloth diapers. You might try scrubbing them with a toothbrush to loosen the fibers to see if some of the cream will wash out.", "Have you tried baking soda for the diaper rash? I just wrote a post on it yesterday over at Life as MOM. It’s especially helpful if you’re using cloth since it’s harder to use creams. I’m not sure if your daycare people would do the baking soda thing consistently, but you could definitely do it at bath time and just whenever you’re home with him.", "Make sure to read the comments in that post. Those ladies have some wonderful suggestions! And it’s so true – what works for one baby’s diaper rash doesn’t necessarily work for another’s. Maybe you’ll find a remedy after reading through those. It can be so frustrating trying to find the right cure!", "I just started CDing and so far not good 🙁 I bought the Sunbaby diaper brand (12 dipes and 12 inserts for $60) and they are leaking. Not just once and a while but everytime! Some of my readers who are also new moms and new to CDing suggested that I strip the diapers to help with absorbency, will this in fact help? We don’t have na issue with smells yet because each diaper I put on him has never been worn before. I hate that I have to wash his entire outfit everytime and I really want CDing to work for us. Any thoughts would be appreciated!", "Hi Nicole, I’m sorry you’re having such a hard time with CDing. It can be tough to figure out the real issue.", "First, I’d look at your detergent and see if it is premium (think Tide). If you are using homemade detergent, I’d switch to a premium storebought detergent until you can get it figured out.", "If your diapers are leaking straight out of the box (in other words, brand new), I wonder if that type needs to be washed several times before they are really absorbent. I’m sorry that I’m not familiar with that brand. Actually, now that I think about it...if it were me I would try stripping them a couple of times to prep them and then try again.", "So I am at my wits end. I started CDing about 7 months ago with my 2yo and have constantly battled amonia smell and some pretty serious rashes. At first I thought it was my FL washing machine but have since moved and have a TL and still the problems! I had been using Ecos Free and Clear which I have since heard can cause buildup in hard water, which I believe I have but not to the point where I see rusty color stains on any of our clothes. So yesterday I stripped with Blue Dawn. I actually used more than recommended here and washed until there were no suds, about 5 times in hot, using 2 extra long washes. So tonight when I put a cloth diaper on her for bed I was pretty confident we would have no stink. But here I am at 5 a.m. awake and confused because I woke up due to the amonia smell!! I am just so confused as to what is happening and why I can’t get the smell out. Today I plan on trying bleach because of how desperate I am but any ideas about what I am doing wrong?? I have invested in new detergents that people with hard water have recommended but if I have researched correctly, I need to strip before switching detergents, right? I am just not sure what my next step should be and would really not be too worried since LO is nearly potty trained but we are expecting in 3.5 weeks and I was hoping to CD this baby from birth on. HELP!", "Sarah – I’ll send you an email later today. I definitely have some recommendations to help you make this successful.", "I accidentally read over the second hot wash and jumped straight into cold rinses after the initial hot wash. I’ve done about 6 rinses (Front loader machine.) I’m hoping I didn’t mess anything up!", "I stripped all my diapers at once using the blue dawn – minus the second hot wash – and my pockets are FABULOUS now! My Flips, however, still stink! Should I do this routine again with just the flips, or do you think I may need to add a little bleach and wash them on their own?", "Please help. I live in an area with hard water. I have been CDing about 4 months and for the past 3 have been battling ammonia issues. (my daughter is only 4 minths old). I have a frontloader and started using Rockin Green hard formula and my diapers smelled horrible. So i stripped my diapers they still smelled. I used a little bleach which helps but I have to use each time or else. I am currently using Tide and still having to battle the smell after even adding more water to each wash cycle. The only relief was when I went back east to visit family. I used my parents top loader with Tide and no issues for 2 weeks. Came back and the 1st wash at home and ammonia. I am using prefolds with covers and cotton AIOs. I am at a loss feel like I have tried everything. Any suggestions greatly appreciated if I can’t figure out this wash routine worried will have to switch to disposable.", "Valentina, I’m so sorry you are having so much trouble with your dipes. I just posted a potential solution for you today: http://www.mamaslaundrytalk.com/2011/12/20/how-to-trick-your-high-efficiency- washing-machine/", "You are going to have to trick your washer into sensing it has more in it. As a result, it will dump more water in and get your diapers cleaner.", "Stay with the Tide. Try adding an extra old towel or two to bulk up the amount of items in the washer. It should be enough laundry/towels that you consider it a ‘large’ load. Make sure you are doing an extra rinse and hang outside if at all possible.", "Try the extra towel trick and see what happens. It might take a load or two before you see any difference. If that doesn’t work, let me know and I’ll help you troubleshoot. 🙂", "I’m going to try stripping my dipes tonight in my front loader. I do have a question though, we have a cycle called “Sanitize” it would technically be the hottest, longest cycle. I’ve heard that it’s not safe to wash dipes using this cycle. Should I back off and use the “Heavy Duty” cycle instead?", "A few loads ago, I noticed that a sample of regular diaper cream snuck into the laundry-you can imagine my horror!!! As I was moving the newly washed diapers from the washer to the dryer (it was raining that day), I noticed an open, now empty sample of diaper cream. Soooo, it seems like all of my diapers are repelling now. I can only imagine taht the diaper cream circulated through the entire load. I have done a hot wash with Dawn with no luck. I put some vinegar in the wash regularly, so I’m wondering if I should move onto Bleach? Or should I hand wash my entire stash, scrubbing all of the insides of the pockets with a toothbrush? Please help!", "Honestly, I would hand scrub them all with a toothbrush and blue Dawn. I think it will take scrubbing them by hand to get the diaper cream out. If they still seem to repel after washing, I’d boil them a couple at the time and scrub with a toothbrush again.", "How do I strip my diapers by hand? They’re leaking, I have Bumgenius, sunbaby, and kawaii. What do i need to do?", "I am experimenting to use cloth diapers for my baby. I bought second hand cloth diapers as I don’t want to spend a fortune just in case I don’t like it. I am committed to washing the diapers every other day, however, I noticed that at the start of the second day, our bathroom, where I store the diapers in a dry pail start having strong ammonia smell (I guess from the baby’s urine). After washing though, the diapers smell fine. Do you have any recommendation how to eliminate that strong ammonia smell of unwashed diapers? Thanks in advance!", "We have hard water, so our microfiber pocket diapers and inserts lost absorbency pretty fast... I’m trying to strip with Dawn, but am willing to use bleach if necessary. If I do end up having to use bleach, should I use it on the covers as well? I’m afraid it will damage the pretty colors!", "Thanks so much for this info. It is one of the most helpful advice sites on stripping cloth diapers that I’ve found.", "Hi, I have been using Sunbabies for ~9 months and recently started having issues with them. In the past couple months my son has been having raw places on his delicate parts. I have stripped my diapers a couple times using Rockin’ Green Ammonia Bouncer, but to no avail. He was in disposables for a day while I was stripping and the spots completely cleared up. I LOVE cloth. But I need to figure out why they are all of a sudden irritating my son’s skin. I currently use ECOS Laundry soap to wash my diapers. I wash every other day: a cold rinse, hot wash and second hot rinse.", "Thank you for the detailed post. I stripped my diapers last night with blue dawn and the inserts and covers still smell like dawn. Is this ok? I followed the directions and after the second hot wash rinsed 2-3 more times. I didn’t are any more soap bubbles in my top loader. I just don’t can’t to give him a rash. Thank you.", "Hayley, I think they are probably okay to use even if they smell a bit like Dawn. The key indicator is bubbles...but I have been fooled before.", "can you do this dawn strip in your bath tub, if you didnt want to use the washing machine? thanks, Roxanne", "Hey Roxanne, It’s not going to work nearly as well because 1) the water probably won’t be as hot and 2) (and this is the most important thing) you won’t have the agitation of the washing machine washing the diapers. You can certainly try it, but your results won’t be what you’re hoping for. I’m sorry! Lauren", "My daughter has been in cloth diapers since she was about 2 months old, she is now going to be 2 in February. A while back she developed a rash and even the Drs couldn’t figure out why. So, I stripped my diapers and put them back on her after her rash had healed. Well, she got the rash back. It ended up being a really bad infection. So again, I stripped the diapers and I did sun then right after. I put them on her again and without skipping a beat, the rash returned. So she has been in sposies for a while now because I’m not sure what else to do to clean them. I stripped them again yesterday and although it’s freezing out I hung them out for a bit then let them dry in the dryer. I put on of them on her today and again she got all red and blotchy and has some welts. I have read what it says to do here and am awaiting new detergent in the mail to try that and I’m also going to try the bleach and everything else the website has to offer, but does anyone have anything else I could try?! I’m desperate! She shows no sign of wanting to potty train and I want to cloth diaper very badly! (Sorry if any of the words are misspelled or anything, typing on my iPad) thank you ladies!!", "Jennifer, have you tried completely sunning them? Stripping one last time and then allowing them to dry in full sunlight? I know it’s frigid cold right now, but that’s what I would do. Then switch detergents.", "We don’t have much sun right now and haven’t for a few days. :/ I’m not sure what I could do if there is no sun.", "I have been having problems with my diapers and I want to quit so bad. I change my daughter’s diaper, set her on my lap, and pee starts running down my leg. Diaper isn’t saturated? Check. Diaper fits correctly? Check. Maybe the inserts lost their absorbancy?", "Here’s my laundry routine; 1. I do add baking soda to the diaper bin to help eliminate odor, so that goes in with the first rinse. 2. After the first rinse, I take out the inserts, spray them with bleach (from a spray bottle), add the rest of the diapers and rinse again 3. Hot wash with detergent (I use Seventh Generation natural laundry detergent) I do not use fabric softener. Also, I don’t have well water.", "I have been cloth diapering for about 8 months now, and have spent a small fortune obtaining enough liners and shells to get me through a week so that I only have to wash once a week...Only to now be finding out that I should be washing every 2-3 days anyway to prevent the stink! I also live with my sister, who isn’t charging me much for rent/utilities, so I feel awful doing laundry so much!", "So I guess my question is: If I rinse my liners REALLY well before putting them in my diaper pail, will this allow me to keep my wash cycle at every 6 days, without the stink? Right now, the only liners that get rinsed before being out in my pail are the poopy ones, but I’d be happy to rinse them all if it means I only have to wash every 6 days!", "Also, I have purchased some Grovia Mighty Bubbles to strip my liners, and read that Tide Free & Gentle was a good detergent to use, so I got that. Any other recommendations? I desperately want to keep cloth diapering soni need to squash this discouragement I’m feeling with the stink and frequency of washing!", "I am trying to strip my cloth diaper liners with Dawn as I type this, there is no “prewash” setting on my washer so I just went ahead and did Heavy Duty on hot/cold (only hot setting it has) on high spin and heavy soil level and put 1tbsp of Dawn in the drum like instructed to do with front loaders and the load is almost done with not a sud in sight, should I do it again with more detergent? Should there be suds? There wasn’t any at any point. I used an actual tbsp to measure it.", "Hey Brittany, I think that’s fine there were no suds at all. And if you have hard water, there likely wouldn’t be any suds in the first place. Let the smell and the absorbency of the diapers be your guide in whether you need to re-strip them or not. Diapers that continually leak or that smell horrendous as soon as your child wets them are sure signs the diapers need to be re- stripped. Sorry you’re having so much trouble with them! I know how frustrating that can be! xo, Lauren", "[...] addition to my normal washing, I usually strip my diapers once a month or so. You will want to periodically do this because of build-up from detergent [...]", "[...] I actually call this my “disinfecting strip” because it’s a combination of both stripping and disinfecting my diapers at the same [...]", "I’m so happy you found your way to Mama’s Laundry Talk! You’ll find tons of how-to’s and tips to make your laundry life easier." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Strip Cloth Diapers – Part 2 - Mama's Laundry Talk\n\nMama's Laundry Talk\n\n# How to Strip Cloth Diapers – Part 2\n\n(I apologize for promising pictures. I don’t have any. Not one. I decided pics\nweren’t really needed.)\n\nIt is inevitable at some point that you’ll need to strip your cloth diapers.\nSo what is the most effective way to do that?\n\nIf your diapers are soiled, go ahead and go through your normal washing\nregimen. You don’t have to dry them. You can start the stripping (of diapers)\nprocess while they are still wet.\n\n(Here is one of the few times that a top-loader comes in really handy. I\npersonally think they wash cloth diapers more effectively. I washed diapers\nfor about a year using a top-loader and I never had to strip them. When we got\nour sassy new front-loaders, my problems with stink and absorbency began. I am\ncertain it is because there is not as much water available to rinse.)\n\n * Start by placing all of your diapers in the washing machine and running a cold rinse. Even if you’ve just washed them, run them through another cold rinse.\n * Squirt about 1 Tablespoon of Blue Dawn Dish Soap into the washer. If you have a front-loader, squirt in on top of the diapers – don’t put it in the detergent dispenser.\n * Wash your diapers on the longest, hottest setting your machine has. You need as much agitation and as much hot water as your machine will give you. Don’t skimp on either, or your diapers will still be stinky.\n * Wash your diapers on another long-cycle wash. No detergent. No Dawn Dish Soap. Just a plain wash cycle on hot.\n * Rinse on cold over and over and over until you can’t see any bubbles inside the machine while it is rinsing. You shouldn’t even see a hint of bubbles in your machine. If you do, rinse again. Seriously, you might need to rinse 4-5 times in a front-loader. You can probably get away with 2-3 rinses in a top-loader.\n * If at all possible, dry your diapers in the sun. The sun is beneficial in so many ways. And getting the stink out of cloth diapers is one of them!\n\nAnd that’s it! That’s all there is to it!\n\nBut what if you go through this whole process and they still smell awful?\n\nI’m so glad you asked.\n\nHere are a few ideas if your diapers continue to harbor the stink:\n\n * Boil them on the stove for 5-10 minutes. Find the biggest pot possible, fill with water and bring to a boil. Put your inserts or diapers in the pot, stirring occasionally. Boil for 5-10 minutes, keeping the diapers submerged as much as possible in the water. Then send your diapers through a regular hot wash cycle with no detergent. Rinse. Then dry in the sun if possible. Do this only with inserts – do not put boiling water on PUL! This method is best used for inserts and prefolds.\n * Use a capful of bleach. Gasp! I know... I am not so much a fan of bleach as you well know, but desperate times call for desperate measures if your battling the stink. Or your diapers are repelling like crazy. You can use one capful in the bleach dispenser when doing a hot wash. I’ve only used bleach once and it did the trick for my diapers. But I only used it when stripping (diapers). Never in my usual wash routine.\n * The dishwasher. I am NOT a fan of putting non-dish items in my dishwasher, as I am a scaredy-cat and I’m afraid I’ll set it on fire. If you decide to wash them this way, make sure you clothespin the diapers to the top rack only and disable your Jet-Dry dispenser if you have one. Wash on the longest setting your dishwasher offers. You might need to run it through 2 cycles. Take the diapers out and run through just a spin a cycle in the washer because they will be soaking wet. Also, don’t put PUL in your dishwasher. You will not like your results.\n\nStink and repelling diapers do not work for me! But clean, absorbent cloth\ndiapers definitely does!\n\nAre you having trouble with your cloth diapers? Feel free to leave your\nquestions!\n\nDisclaimer: Proceed with caution when washing your dipes, whether it is in the\nmachine or dishwasher and use common sense. Mama is not responsible for any\nhouse fires, or shot elastic in your dipes if you choose to try these methods.\nOr any other diaper fails you might experience. Please be careful.\n\n * 650shares\n * Facebook167\n * Pinterest451\n * Print15\n * Twitter3\n * Email6\n\n54 Comments\n\n« How to Strip Cloth Diapers – Part 1\n\nHow to Fold: Beach Towels »\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. suzannah @ so much shouting/laughter says\n\nApril 8, 2010 at 3:26 pm\n\ni am SO glad warm, sunny weather is back for line drying again! it is the best\nfor stains and odor. .-= suzannah @ so much shouting/laughter ́s last blog\n..hymns of praise then let us sing =-.\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nApril 8, 2010 at 8:37 pm\n\nMe too! Woo hoo!\n\nReply\n\n 2. Kathy says\n\nApril 17, 2010 at 11:12 pm\n\nThanks so much for writing this post. We are going to start using cloth\ndiapers and I have lots of questions about washing. This was very helpful!\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nApril 18, 2010 at 7:58 pm\n\nOh you’re welcome! If laundry questions come up as you get started with cloth\ndiapers, feel free to ask!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Jessica says\n\nSeptember 8, 2010 at 10:17 pm\n\nThanks for this post. I’ve read about using Dawn dish detergent on several\nother sites, as well. Most sites specify “original” blue Dawn. Can you tell me\nwhat that means? I can only find the concentrated version and am hoping that’s\nOK. Perhaps “original” is specified so folks don’t use “Ultra” Dawn or some\nother version? Am I on the right track? Help!\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nSeptember 9, 2010 at 3:44 pm\n\nJessica, I totally get the confusion! When I wrote to use ‘original’ blue\ndawn, I meant to use the actual blue liquid dawn. Not one that was scented\nwith green apple or citrus, or some other crazy scent.\n\nI understand that it doesn’t strip as well as the Blue liquid Dawn. I’ve\npersonally never tried it since I didn’t want to make my diapers worse at the\ntime!\n\nSo I think if you use the Blue liquid Dawn (regardless of whether it is the\nconcentrated/Ultra type or not) you should like your results. I used the Ultra\nBlue Dawn to strip mine several times and it has worked beautifully for me!\n\nLet me know if you have any more questions! 🙂\n\n-Lauren\n\nReply\n\n 4. Wynn Przybycien says\n\nOctober 12, 2010 at 5:46 pm\n\nIs this safe for PUL covers? I have major odor issues with my BG’s and would\nlove to try this. Thanks\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nOctober 12, 2010 at 7:56 pm\n\nIn my experience, it has been completely safe for my PUL covers. I always hang\nmy PUL covers (or BGs, FBs, etc) to dry just so they’ll stay in better shape.\n\nIt is my BGs that have given me the most odor trouble! So yes, I’ve stripped\nthem many times using this method. I can’t tell in any way that it has\ndecreased the life of them.\n\nIt is definitely true that hot temperatures can damage the elastic, but at\nleast that is easy to fix in this situation. I’d much rather replace the\nelastic than deal with stinky dipes!!!\n\n-Lauren\n\nReply\n\n * Jessi says\n\nFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:19 pm\n\nI know this is a little old, but thought I’d mention that Cotton Babies\nactually talks about using Dawn to strip your diapers in their official blog:\nhttp://clothdiapers.blogspot.com/2012/01/cloth-diapering-201-how-to-strip-\nyour.html\n\nSo, yes, it’s safe to use with the BGs\n\nReply\n\n 5. Janet says\n\nNovember 12, 2010 at 11:13 pm\n\nI love to see cloth diapers drying on the clothes line, but don’t like how\ncrunchy they get. Any advice?\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nNovember 14, 2010 at 1:51 pm\n\nJanet – it’s your prefolds that are more crunchy feeling, right? My pockets\nwith inserts always feel the same to me.\n\nHonestly? It bothered me at first, so I would tumble them in the dryer 5-8\nminutes on hot with a wet wash cloth to help take out some of the crunch.\n\nHowever, I realized that they folded so much better (I use newspaper fold) and\nstayed in their folded shape if they were a little crunchy. So now I just\nleave them as is off the line!\n\nSo try tumbling the dryer a few mins and see if that works. If you don’t have\na dryer, you could always hang them in a steamy bathroom and see if that would\nhelp a little.\n\n-Lauren\n\nReply\n\n 6. Vanderbilt Wife says\n\nApril 12, 2011 at 11:42 am\n\nThanks Mama! I thought I was stripping mine just by washing w/ Blue Dawn, but\nI am going to try this whole process today!\n\nReply\n\n 7. Jess says\n\nJuly 29, 2011 at 1:56 am\n\nI have stripped my diapers recently because we were getting a slight smell and\nwere having a leaking problem. Smell is gone but the leaking continues. Our\nprefolds and covers work just fine, but it is my FuzziBunz that I am having\nsome issues. There is leaking through the threading. It is not because he is\ntoo wet or needs to be changed, this can happen and often does happen if he\npees only a few minutes after I have changed his diaper. It is not leaking\nthrough the leg holes or the back, just through the thread. Any suggestions? I\nhave heard several ladies say to dry on HIGH heat in a dryer to reseal the PUL\nbut FuzziBunz recommends only drying on low heat....\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nAugust 1, 2011 at 9:46 pm\n\nJess, I don’t think I understand. What do you mean by “through the threading?”\n\nThrough the PUL? If that is the case, yes drying on high heat will be fine to\nre-seal the PUL. I’ve only done that a couple of times when I think there is a\ntiny hole and I want it to re-seal.\n\nIf that’s not what you mean, let me know and I’ll try to answer again. 🙂\n\n-Lauren\n\nReply\n\n 8. Darcy says\n\nAugust 1, 2011 at 7:44 am\n\nIs there anything more natural to use besides the Blue Dawn?\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nAugust 1, 2011 at 9:50 pm\n\nDarcy, I haven’t found anything that is more natural yet is as effective as\nBlue Dawn. I’m sorry.\n\nIf you find something, please come back and let me know! I’d love to try it\nout.\n\n-Lauren\n\nReply\n\n 9. Marda says\n\nAugust 12, 2011 at 10:13 am\n\nHi, I am using primarily Rumparooz and some Bamboozles (Bummis) with a cover\nfor nightime. I just started using them around 2 months ago. Everything was\namazing for the first month and then I started noticing a slight smell from\nthe diapers a few weeks ago. Then, the diapers with the microfiber insert\nstarted leaking but the ones with the hemp and bamboo inserts were fine. Now,\neverything is leaking a little bit. I stripped half of my diapers last night\nusing Dawn. I have a front loader machine. I put 2 tbsp of Dawn poured in the\ndispensing drawer. Then I did a hot/cold heavy wash and then 4 cold/cold\nprewash/shorter wash cycles. Because I have a front loading machine – it is\ntough to see if there are bubbles. Anyway, there is still a very mild smell\n(better than before but the smell was never disgusting), but I tried one of\nthe diapers with a microfiber insert and he leaked right through. The insert\nwas wet as well but not soaking. What should I do? Should I strip them again\nor just rinse them again? Also, my machine only allows me to use temperatures\nlike hot/cold, warm/warm, warm/cold, and cold/cold. Currently I have a soiled\nload that is getting cleaned in the machine as we speak (the other half of the\ndiapers that I haven’t stripped yet). I have done the cold/cold prewash and am\ncurrently doing the hot/cold heavy wash. What should I do with these ones when\nthey are clean? Should I strip them and how? So I have 2 separate loads – one\ngetting cleaned now and 1 that was stripped last night and still leaking.\n\nThanks so much!!! Marda\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:26 am\n\nMarda, I’m so sorry that I haven’t gotten to this comment sooner. Let me know\nwhere you stand and I’ll be happy to help you from there.\n\n[email protected]\n\nReply\n\n 10. Charlie says\n\nAugust 25, 2011 at 9:47 am\n\nI’ve been using hemp inserts for a couple weeks now. All of a sudden they\nsmell so STRONG like ammonia after my lo pees. It’s not just after they sit –\nI can smell her wet bootie from a mile away!\n\nHow do I fix this and any ideas what has caused it??\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:17 am\n\nCharlie – Hemp is a little harder to get clean than say, cotton. In my\nexperience, diapers that smell awful as soon as the child pees in them have\ndetergent buildup and need to be stripped.\n\nIf detergent is your culprit, you might need to experiment a little – how much\ndetergent you can use in your water and your machine. Or you may need to even\nchange detergents.\n\nBut I wouldn’t do any of that until you strip them really well. Rinse, rinse\nand rinse again.\n\nIf you’ve stripped them well and are still having trouble, email me and I’ll\nhelp you troubleshoot. [email protected]\n\nReply\n\n 11. Ashley says\n\nOctober 3, 2011 at 9:46 am\n\nWhat detergent do you suggest? I have been using Rockin green for the past 5\nmonths and i’m not liking it. I mainly use BG diapers and no matter how many\ntimes i strip or rinse after i wash they stink. I have tried more\ndetergent/less detergent extra rinses and nothing helps. They smell sunky\nright after he pees in them. Stripping helps for a while but then a few weeks\nlater they stink again.\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nOctober 3, 2011 at 9:54 pm\n\nAshley, it may be that the Rockin Green doesn’t work well with your type of\nwater or possibly the washer that you have. And just for the record, my BGs\nare the worst to hold onto stink. It seems to be a never ending battle with\nthem!\n\nIf this were me, I would change to Original Liquid Tide and use only 2\nTablespoons or so in my next wash. Then I would rinse them like crazy and dry\nin the sun. I’d do it this way through several wash cycles and then see how it\nstands.\n\n-Lauren\n\nReply\n\n 12. Christina says\n\nOctober 27, 2011 at 6:42 am\n\nI’ve tried this successfully a few times to deal with ammonia and stink but\nsince my son has started daycare, he’s had almost constant diaper rash. They\nput cream on him every day and they seriously slather it. As you can imagine,\nit’s all over the diapers despite using liners and of course, he goes through\nthree or four outfits a day. I’m hoping this works, or I guess we have to go\nback to disposables for daycare. Not really a question, so much as an argh!!!\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nOctober 27, 2011 at 1:54 pm\n\nChristina, So sorry you are having such a hard time with the dipes.\n\nAs I’m sure you well know, the cream will make diapers repel horribly.\nSometimes even the creams that are formulated with cloth diapers. You might\ntry scrubbing them with a toothbrush to loosen the fibers to see if some of\nthe cream will wash out.\n\nHave you tried baking soda for the diaper rash? I just wrote a post on it\nyesterday over at Life as MOM. It’s especially helpful if you’re using cloth\nsince it’s harder to use creams. I’m not sure if your daycare people would do\nthe baking soda thing consistently, but you could definitely do it at bath\ntime and just whenever you’re home with him.\n\nMake sure to read the comments in that post. Those ladies have some wonderful\nsuggestions! And it’s so true – what works for one baby’s diaper rash doesn’t\nnecessarily work for another’s. Maybe you’ll find a remedy after reading\nthrough those. It can be so frustrating trying to find the right cure!\n\nReply\n\n 13. Nicole J @ Pampers & Pumps says\n\nNovember 23, 2011 at 12:24 pm\n\nI just started CDing and so far not good 🙁 I bought the Sunbaby diaper brand\n(12 dipes and 12 inserts for $60) and they are leaking. Not just once and a\nwhile but everytime! Some of my readers who are also new moms and new to CDing\nsuggested that I strip the diapers to help with absorbency, will this in fact\nhelp? We don’t have na issue with smells yet because each diaper I put on him\nhas never been worn before. I hate that I have to wash his entire outfit\neverytime and I really want CDing to work for us. Any thoughts would be\nappreciated!\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nNovember 29, 2011 at 11:32 am\n\nHi Nicole, I’m sorry you’re having such a hard time with CDing. It can be\ntough to figure out the real issue.\n\nFirst, I’d look at your detergent and see if it is premium (think Tide). If\nyou are using homemade detergent, I’d switch to a premium storebought\ndetergent until you can get it figured out.\n\nYou haven’t used any diaper creams or lotions, right? They’ll definitely cause\nleaking.\n\nIf your diapers are leaking straight out of the box (in other words, brand\nnew), I wonder if that type needs to be washed several times before they are\nreally absorbent. I’m sorry that I’m not familiar with that brand. Actually,\nnow that I think about it...if it were me I would try stripping them a couple\nof times to prep them and then try again.\n\nIf this didn’t answer your question, let me know and I’ll try again. 😉\n\n-Lauren\n\nReply\n\n 14. Sarah says\n\nNovember 27, 2011 at 7:17 am\n\nSo I am at my wits end. I started CDing about 7 months ago with my 2yo and\nhave constantly battled amonia smell and some pretty serious rashes. At first\nI thought it was my FL washing machine but have since moved and have a TL and\nstill the problems! I had been using Ecos Free and Clear which I have since\nheard can cause buildup in hard water, which I believe I have but not to the\npoint where I see rusty color stains on any of our clothes. So yesterday I\nstripped with Blue Dawn. I actually used more than recommended here and washed\nuntil there were no suds, about 5 times in hot, using 2 extra long washes. So\ntonight when I put a cloth diaper on her for bed I was pretty confident we\nwould have no stink. But here I am at 5 a.m. awake and confused because I woke\nup due to the amonia smell!! I am just so confused as to what is happening and\nwhy I can’t get the smell out. Today I plan on trying bleach because of how\ndesperate I am but any ideas about what I am doing wrong?? I have invested in\nnew detergents that people with hard water have recommended but if I have\nresearched correctly, I need to strip before switching detergents, right? I am\njust not sure what my next step should be and would really not be too worried\nsince LO is nearly potty trained but we are expecting in 3.5 weeks and I was\nhoping to CD this baby from birth on. HELP!\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nNovember 29, 2011 at 11:28 am\n\nSarah – I’ll send you an email later today. I definitely have some\nrecommendations to help you make this successful.\n\nReply\n\n * Lori says\n\nAugust 17, 2012 at 11:53 am\n\nI am having the same problem as Sarah. Can I get a copy of that email!\n\nReply\n\n 15. Nicole says\n\nNovember 28, 2011 at 7:44 pm\n\nI accidentally read over the second hot wash and jumped straight into cold\nrinses after the initial hot wash. I’ve done about 6 rinses (Front loader\nmachine.) I’m hoping I didn’t mess anything up!\n\nReply\n\n 16. Nicole says\n\nNovember 29, 2011 at 10:27 pm\n\nI stripped all my diapers at once using the blue dawn – minus the second hot\nwash – and my pockets are FABULOUS now! My Flips, however, still stink! Should\nI do this routine again with just the flips, or do you think I may need to add\na little bleach and wash them on their own?\n\nReply\n\n 17. Valentina says\n\nDecember 18, 2011 at 6:10 am\n\nPlease help. I live in an area with hard water. I have been CDing about 4\nmonths and for the past 3 have been battling ammonia issues. (my daughter is\nonly 4 minths old). I have a frontloader and started using Rockin Green hard\nformula and my diapers smelled horrible. So i stripped my diapers they still\nsmelled. I used a little bleach which helps but I have to use each time or\nelse. I am currently using Tide and still having to battle the smell after\neven adding more water to each wash cycle. The only relief was when I went\nback east to visit family. I used my parents top loader with Tide and no\nissues for 2 weeks. Came back and the 1st wash at home and ammonia. I am using\nprefolds with covers and cotton AIOs. I am at a loss feel like I have tried\neverything. Any suggestions greatly appreciated if I can’t figure out this\nwash routine worried will have to switch to disposable.\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nDecember 20, 2011 at 9:31 pm\n\nValentina, I’m so sorry you are having so much trouble with your dipes. I just\nposted a potential solution for you today:\nhttp://www.mamaslaundrytalk.com/2011/12/20/how-to-trick-your-high-efficiency-\nwashing-machine/\n\nYou are going to have to trick your washer into sensing it has more in it. As\na result, it will dump more water in and get your diapers cleaner.\n\nStay with the Tide. Try adding an extra old towel or two to bulk up the amount\nof items in the washer. It should be enough laundry/towels that you consider\nit a ‘large’ load. Make sure you are doing an extra rinse and hang outside if\nat all possible.\n\nTry the extra towel trick and see what happens. It might take a load or two\nbefore you see any difference. If that doesn’t work, let me know and I’ll help\nyou troubleshoot. 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 18. Katie says\n\nMay 21, 2012 at 3:44 pm\n\nI’m going to try stripping my dipes tonight in my front loader. I do have a\nquestion though, we have a cycle called “Sanitize” it would technically be the\nhottest, longest cycle. I’ve heard that it’s not safe to wash dipes using this\ncycle. Should I back off and use the “Heavy Duty” cycle instead?\n\nThanks in advance!\n\nReply\n\n 19. Jessica says\n\nJune 9, 2012 at 6:03 pm\n\nA few loads ago, I noticed that a sample of regular diaper cream snuck into\nthe laundry-you can imagine my horror!!! As I was moving the newly washed\ndiapers from the washer to the dryer (it was raining that day), I noticed an\nopen, now empty sample of diaper cream. Soooo, it seems like all of my diapers\nare repelling now. I can only imagine taht the diaper cream circulated through\nthe entire load. I have done a hot wash with Dawn with no luck. I put some\nvinegar in the wash regularly, so I’m wondering if I should move onto Bleach?\nOr should I hand wash my entire stash, scrubbing all of the insides of the\npockets with a toothbrush? Please help!\n\nReply\n\n * mamalaundry says\n\nJune 12, 2012 at 10:49 pm\n\nOh Jessica. I would be such an unhappy girl at discovering that diaper cream\nsample. So sorry for you!\n\nHonestly, I would hand scrub them all with a toothbrush and blue Dawn. I think\nit will take scrubbing them by hand to get the diaper cream out. If they still\nseem to repel after washing, I’d boil them a couple at the time and scrub with\na toothbrush again.\n\nLet me know if this works for you! Hoping it does! 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 20. Jessica says\n\nJuly 14, 2012 at 12:58 pm\n\nHow do I strip my diapers by hand? They’re leaking, I have Bumgenius, sunbaby,\nand kawaii. What do i need to do?\n\nReply\n\n 21. Maricel says\n\nAugust 24, 2012 at 3:19 pm\n\nI am experimenting to use cloth diapers for my baby. I bought second hand\ncloth diapers as I don’t want to spend a fortune just in case I don’t like it.\nI am committed to washing the diapers every other day, however, I noticed that\nat the start of the second day, our bathroom, where I store the diapers in a\ndry pail start having strong ammonia smell (I guess from the baby’s urine).\nAfter washing though, the diapers smell fine. Do you have any recommendation\nhow to eliminate that strong ammonia smell of unwashed diapers? Thanks in\nadvance!\n\nReply\n\n 22. taryn says\n\nJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:34 pm\n\nMy inserts turned yellow!!\n\nReply\n\n 23. Shannon S says\n\nNovember 28, 2013 at 7:06 pm\n\nWe have hard water, so our microfiber pocket diapers and inserts lost\nabsorbency pretty fast... I’m trying to strip with Dawn, but am willing to use\nbleach if necessary. If I do end up having to use bleach, should I use it on\nthe covers as well? I’m afraid it will damage the pretty colors!\n\nThanks so much for this info. It is one of the most helpful advice sites on\nstripping cloth diapers that I’ve found.\n\nReply\n\n 24. Jessica says\n\nJanuary 13, 2014 at 2:02 pm\n\nHi, I have been using Sunbabies for ~9 months and recently started having\nissues with them. In the past couple months my son has been having raw places\non his delicate parts. I have stripped my diapers a couple times using Rockin’\nGreen Ammonia Bouncer, but to no avail. He was in disposables for a day while\nI was stripping and the spots completely cleared up. I LOVE cloth. But I need\nto figure out why they are all of a sudden irritating my son’s skin. I\ncurrently use ECOS Laundry soap to wash my diapers. I wash every other day: a\ncold rinse, hot wash and second hot rinse.\n\nReply\n\n 25. Hayley says\n\nFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:53 am\n\nThank you for the detailed post. I stripped my diapers last night with blue\ndawn and the inserts and covers still smell like dawn. Is this ok? I followed\nthe directions and after the second hot wash rinsed 2-3 more times. I didn’t\nare any more soap bubbles in my top loader. I just don’t can’t to give him a\nrash. Thank you.\n\nReply\n\n * Lauren Hill says\n\nMarch 5, 2014 at 12:53 pm\n\nHayley, I think they are probably okay to use even if they smell a bit like\nDawn. The key indicator is bubbles...but I have been fooled before.\n\nTry them and if you see any irritation at all, just rinse and rinse again.\n\nReply\n\n * roxanne says\n\nOctober 11, 2018 at 10:21 am\n\ncan you do this dawn strip in your bath tub, if you didnt want to use the\nwashing machine? thanks, Roxanne\n\nReply\n\n * Lauren Hill says\n\nJanuary 16, 2019 at 8:50 pm\n\nHey Roxanne, It’s not going to work nearly as well because 1) the water\nprobably won’t be as hot and 2) (and this is the most important thing) you\nwon’t have the agitation of the washing machine washing the diapers. You can\ncertainly try it, but your results won’t be what you’re hoping for. I’m sorry!\nLauren\n\nReply\n\n 26. Jennifer says\n\nJanuary 7, 2015 at 7:47 pm\n\nMy daughter has been in cloth diapers since she was about 2 months old, she is\nnow going to be 2 in February. A while back she developed a rash and even the\nDrs couldn’t figure out why. So, I stripped my diapers and put them back on\nher after her rash had healed. Well, she got the rash back. It ended up being\na really bad infection. So again, I stripped the diapers and I did sun then\nright after. I put them on her again and without skipping a beat, the rash\nreturned. So she has been in sposies for a while now because I’m not sure what\nelse to do to clean them. I stripped them again yesterday and although it’s\nfreezing out I hung them out for a bit then let them dry in the dryer. I put\non of them on her today and again she got all red and blotchy and has some\nwelts. I have read what it says to do here and am awaiting new detergent in\nthe mail to try that and I’m also going to try the bleach and everything else\nthe website has to offer, but does anyone have anything else I could try?! I’m\ndesperate! She shows no sign of wanting to potty train and I want to cloth\ndiaper very badly! (Sorry if any of the words are misspelled or anything,\ntyping on my iPad) thank you ladies!!\n\nSigned: mama who wants to cuse cloth again!!\n\nReply\n\n * Lauren Hill says\n\nJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:27 pm\n\nJennifer, have you tried completely sunning them? Stripping one last time and\nthen allowing them to dry in full sunlight? I know it’s frigid cold right now,\nbut that’s what I would do. Then switch detergents.\n\nI’m sorry, as I know you’re frustrated!!\n\nReply\n\n * Jennifer says\n\nJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:58 am\n\nWe don’t have much sun right now and haven’t for a few days. :/ I’m not sure\nwhat I could do if there is no sun.\n\nReply\n\n 27. Cassandra says\n\nJuly 30, 2015 at 12:20 pm\n\nI have been having problems with my diapers and I want to quit so bad. I\nchange my daughter’s diaper, set her on my lap, and pee starts running down my\nleg. Diaper isn’t saturated? Check. Diaper fits correctly? Check. Maybe the\ninserts lost their absorbancy?\n\nHere’s my laundry routine; 1. I do add baking soda to the diaper bin to help\neliminate odor, so that goes in with the first rinse. 2. After the first\nrinse, I take out the inserts, spray them with bleach (from a spray bottle),\nadd the rest of the diapers and rinse again 3. Hot wash with detergent (I use\nSeventh Generation natural laundry detergent) I do not use fabric softener.\nAlso, I don’t have well water.\n\nAnd that’s it. I am at wits end and I just can’t figure out why they are\nleaking!! HELP\n\nReply\n\n 28. Paige Lane says\n\nJuly 2, 2018 at 8:44 pm\n\nI have been cloth diapering for about 8 months now, and have spent a small\nfortune obtaining enough liners and shells to get me through a week so that I\nonly have to wash once a week...Only to now be finding out that I should be\nwashing every 2-3 days anyway to prevent the stink! I also live with my\nsister, who isn’t charging me much for rent/utilities, so I feel awful doing\nlaundry so much!\n\nSo I guess my question is: If I rinse my liners REALLY well before putting\nthem in my diaper pail, will this allow me to keep my wash cycle at every 6\ndays, without the stink? Right now, the only liners that get rinsed before\nbeing out in my pail are the poopy ones, but I’d be happy to rinse them all if\nit means I only have to wash every 6 days!\n\nAlso, I have purchased some Grovia Mighty Bubbles to strip my liners, and read\nthat Tide Free & Gentle was a good detergent to use, so I got that. Any other\nrecommendations? I desperately want to keep cloth diapering soni need to\nsquash this discouragement I’m feeling with the stink and frequency of\nwashing!\n\nThank you!\n\nPaige\n\nReply\n\n 29. Brittany says\n\nDecember 22, 2019 at 11:14 am\n\nI am trying to strip my cloth diaper liners with Dawn as I type this, there is\nno “prewash” setting on my washer so I just went ahead and did Heavy Duty on\nhot/cold (only hot setting it has) on high spin and heavy soil level and put\n1tbsp of Dawn in the drum like instructed to do with front loaders and the\nload is almost done with not a sud in sight, should I do it again with more\ndetergent? Should there be suds? There wasn’t any at any point. I used an\nactual tbsp to measure it.\n\nReply\n\n * Lauren Hill says\n\nDecember 28, 2019 at 9:44 am\n\nHey Brittany, I think that’s fine there were no suds at all. And if you have\nhard water, there likely wouldn’t be any suds in the first place. Let the\nsmell and the absorbency of the diapers be your guide in whether you need to\nre-strip them or not. Diapers that continually leak or that smell horrendous\nas soon as your child wets them are sure signs the diapers need to be re-\nstripped. Sorry you’re having so much trouble with them! I know how\nfrustrating that can be! xo, Lauren\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. My Cloth Diaper Routine \| The Purposed Heart says:\n\nNovember 4, 2011 at 2:40 am\n\n[...] addition to my normal washing, I usually strip my diapers once a month\nor so. You will want to periodically do this because of build-up from\ndetergent [...]\n\nReply\n\n 2. How To Disinfect Cloth Diapers After a Yeast Infection says:\n\nSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:57 am\n\n[...] I actually call this my “disinfecting strip” because it’s a combination\nof both stripping and disinfecting my diapers at the same [...]\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nI’m so happy you found your way to Mama’s Laundry Talk! 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398,249	How To Use Rosewater	To use rosewater, try applying a mask of rosewater, honey, and coconut oil to your face and neck for 15-20 minutes once a week, which will keep your skin bright and hydrated. You can also mix rosewater and coconut oil, dip a cotton ball in it, and use it to remove your makeup. If your hair is feeling dry or brittle, try adding 2 teaspoons of rosewater to your shampoo or conditioner, which can help hydrate your locks. Also, apply rosewater to cuts or scars with a cotton ball to help them heal faster.	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You will need:\n\n * 2 Teaspoons of rose water\n * 2 Tablespoons of honey\n * 2 Tablespoon of almond oil\n * 3 Drops of Vitamin E oil\n\nYou can also add a few drops of essential rose oil\n\nPreparation:\n\n * Mix all ingredients\n * Apply on a clean face\n * Leave for 15-20 minutes\n * Rinse with warm water\n * Pat dry\n\nVote for your favorite couple in our wedding websites contest and help them\nwin their dream honeymoon cruise!\n\nTags: Article, Beauty Advice, Beauty Article, Beauty Tips, DIY Beauty, Facial\nMasks, Rosewater, Skin Care\n\nRate this article:\n\n * Facebook Like\n * Tweet Widget\n * Google Plus One\n * Favorite\n\nBack to Tips & Trends\n\n### Related Articles\n\n * Look Your Best on Your Honeymoon\n\n * Fall Perfumes for Her\n\n * Fall Perfumes for the Handsome Groom\n\n * Fizzy Dead Sea Salt Bath\n\n## View Websites of Real Weddings\n\nReal Couples... Real Stories... 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We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.", "Roses are red, water is blue, and when you blend the two together, you get a powerful beauty potion that hydrates, heals, and maintains the skin’s pH balance just for you. In addition to being prime fodder for excellent poetry, rose water dates back centuries to when the Romans dropped petals in their water and wine to further connect to Venus, the goddess of love. Cleopatra, one of the first one-namers, was rumored to take goat’s milk and honey baths with roses or rosechips (the berry-like fruit under the petals that are high in vitamin C, polyphenols, and carotenoids). And even today, rose water has a number of dermatologist-approved health benefits and a few incredible DIY hacks. We chatted with Jennifer Chwalek, a dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York City to see how you can add the romantic ingredient to your beauty routine and life in general.", "“The most important skin benefits of rose water are its anti-inflammatory effects, and its antioxidant effects on free radical damage,” explains Dr. Chwalek. If you suffer from acne or rosacea and are searching for a natural treatment, rose water could help.", "Rose water has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory abilities that work to cleanse the mouth. Chwalek points to a study in which herbal mouthwash with rose water extract reduced pain and ulcers in patients suffering from aphthous stomatitis, or canker sores.", "You don't have to be Egyptian royalty to drizzle a few drops into a steamy tub. “A few drops of rose water or oil will leave your skin feeling soft and smelling great,” says Chwalek.", "“You can cook with rose water!” says Chwalek. The extract is traditional in Middle Eastern food like lamb stew, rice pudding, and salads. It's also not bad in cocktails. Eater put together a comprehensive list of places (with recipes!) to try rosy libations. Cheers!", "Chwalek recently traveled to India and shared an incredible laundry tip from her experience. “In India, the laundry service would iron my clothes with rose water,” she recalled. “I loved it, all of my clothing would come back smelling of roses.” A few drops alongside an unscented detergent would work, too. Or when you do press your clothes, add it into the water chamber of the iron.", "Because of elixir's healing properties, it's ideal for calming irritated skin. Here's Chwalek's secret recipe: “Mix chickpea flour with sandalwood powder, tumeric, and rose water for the perfect mask. If you want to make an astringent, mix apple cider vinegar with a few drops of rose water.\"", "“You can also mix a few drops of rose water in with your shampoo or conditioner to help hydrate your hair,” says Chwalek. On top of the hydration, your hair will smell like Valentine's Day, but like, in a good way.", "Because rose is so fragrant, rose water can be used as a fragrance base. “The scent is relaxing and intoxicating and the oil can be used in combination with other essential oils to make a beautiful perfume,” says Chwalek.", "Add a few drops of coconut oil to rose water and you have the ultimate cleanser. If you struggle with makeup removal, this works great to both remove makeup while still hydrating the skin.", "Spray a bit of rose water on your pillow and dose off the sleep. The idea is that you'll relax and wake up feeling totally ready to stop and smell the roses.", "This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io", "A Part of Hearst Digital Media ELLE participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "10 Rose Water Uses and Benefits - Rosewater for Skin and Hair\n\nPresented by\n\nEvery item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission\non some of the items you choose to buy.\n\n# 10 Surprising New Ways to Use Rose Water\n\nSwallow, soak, spritz, and more.\n\nBy Chloe Hall\n\nMar 20, 2018\n\nCourtesy\n\nRoses are red, water is blue, and when you blend the two together, you get a\npowerful beauty potion that hydrates, heals, and maintains the skin’s pH\nbalance just for you. In addition to being prime fodder for excellent poetry,\nrose water dates back centuries to when the Romans dropped petals in their\nwater and wine to further connect to Venus, the goddess of love. Cleopatra,\none of the first one-namers, was rumored to take goat’s milk and honey baths\nwith roses or rosechips (the berry-like fruit under the petals that are high\nin vitamin C, polyphenols, and carotenoids). And even today, rose water has a\nnumber of dermatologist-approved health benefits and a few incredible DIY\nhacks. We chatted with Jennifer Chwalek, a dermatologist at Union Square Laser\nDermatology in New York City to see how you can add the romantic ingredient to\nyour beauty routine and life in general.\n\n## Rose water can calm your skin\n\n“The most important skin benefits of rose water are its anti-inflammatory\neffects, and its antioxidant effects on free radical damage,” explains Dr.\nChwalek. If you suffer from acne or rosacea and are searching for a natural\ntreatment, rose water could help.\n\n## Rose water can be used as a mouthwash alternative\n\nRose water has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory abilities that work to\ncleanse the mouth. Chwalek points to a study in which herbal mouthwash with\nrose water extract reduced pain and ulcers in patients suffering from aphthous\nstomatitis, or canker sores.\n\n## Rose water can be added to your bath\n\nYou don't have to be Egyptian royalty to drizzle a few drops into a steamy\ntub. “A few drops of rose water or oil will leave your skin feeling soft and\nsmelling great,” says Chwalek.\n\n## Rose water can be used in the kitchen\n\n“You can cook with rose water!” says Chwalek. The extract is traditional in\nMiddle Eastern food like lamb stew, rice pudding, and salads. It's also not\nbad in cocktails. Eater put together a comprehensive list of places (with\nrecipes!) to try rosy libations. Cheers!\n\n## Rose water can (and should!) be added to your laundry\n\nChwalek recently traveled to India and shared an incredible laundry tip from\nher experience. “In India, the laundry service would iron my clothes with rose\nwater,” she recalled. “I loved it, all of my clothing would come back smelling\nof roses.” A few drops alongside an unscented detergent would work, too. Or\nwhen you do press your clothes, add it into the water chamber of the iron.\n\n## Rose water can be used in DIY face masks\n\nBecause of elixir's healing properties, it's ideal for calming irritated skin.\nHere's Chwalek's secret recipe: “Mix chickpea flour with sandalwood powder,\ntumeric, and rose water for the perfect mask. If you want to make an\nastringent, mix apple cider vinegar with a few drops of rose water.\"\n\n## Rose water can be added to your hair\n\n“You can also mix a few drops of rose water in with your shampoo or\nconditioner to help hydrate your hair,” says Chwalek. On top of the hydration,\nyour hair will smell like Valentine's Day, but like, in a good way.\n\n## Rose water can be used to create fragrances\n\nBecause rose is so fragrant, rose water can be used as a fragrance base. “The\nscent is relaxing and intoxicating and the oil can be used in combination with\nother essential oils to make a beautiful perfume,” says Chwalek.\n\n## Rose water can be used as a makeup remover\n\nAdd a few drops of coconut oil to rose water and you have the ultimate\ncleanser. If you struggle with makeup removal, this works great to both remove\nmakeup while still hydrating the skin.\n\n## Rose water can be used to destress\n\nSpray a bit of rose water on your pillow and dose off the sleep. The idea is\nthat you'll relax and wake up feeling totally ready to stop and smell the\nroses.\n\nFresh Rose Face Mask, $62; sephora.com\n\nSHOP\n\nAerin Rose Lip Conditioner, $30; nordstrom.com\n\nSHOP\n\nHerbivore Coco Rose, $36; sephora.com\n\nSHOP\n\nHerbivore Rose Hibiscus, $32; sephora.com\n\nSHOP\n\nFresh Rose Hot Shots, $55; sephora.com\n\nSHOP\n\nMario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herb, and Rosewater, $7; nordstrom.com\n\nSHOP\n\nLaura Mercier Flawless Skin Infusion de Rose Nourishing Oil, $65; sephora.com\n\nSHOP\n\nJo Malone Red Rose Cologne, $135; sephora.com\n\nSHOP\n\nRose Cleansing Wipes, $7.50; sephora.com\n\nSHOP\n\nPeter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell, $75; dermstore.com\n\nSHOP\n\nMatrix Oil Wonders Volume Rose Shampoo, $12.97; amazon.com\n\nSHOP\n\nTree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub Moroccan Rose, $19.17; amazon.com\n\nSHOP\n\nChloe Hall Beauty Director Chloe Hall oversees all beauty coverage at\nELLE.com.\n\nThis content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto\nthis page to help users provide their email addresses. 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That's what makes it a beauty secret or rather a secret weapon of women all over the world, not just India. While purchasing rose water, you must make sure you buy only 100% pure rose water i.e. the distilled water of roses sans the chemicals, the by-product of rose oil production. The usage of rosewater dates back to early Egypt, when Cleopatra (yes, Cleopatra) used the natural product in her skincare regime. And how can we not follow the footsteps of the world's most legendary beauty queen? We know rose water is great for skin and hair but why it's good and how exactly must you use it, is key! Here are 10 amazing skincare and hair care uses of rose water you'll thank us for.", "Rose water is prepared by steeping rose petals in water. Sometimes, a by- product of the process of extracting rose oil is also used in the place of rose water. There are a number of rose water benefits which make it a popular ingredient in cuisines and religious rituals. Rose water for skin and rose water for face are two of rose water's most well-known uses.", "2. \"Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the redness of irritated skin, get rid of acne, dermatitis and eczema. It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores\", says Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj, Skincare Expert.", "6. Due to the astringent like properties it possesses, rose water helps clean pores and tone the skin. Applying rose water after steaming tightens capillaries, reduces redness and blotchiness.", "7. The aroma of roses is said to be a powerful mood enhancer. It rids you of feelings of anxiety and promotes emotional well-being, thereby making you feel more relaxed.", "8. The nourishing and moisturising properties of rose water enhance the quality of hair. It is known to treat mild scalp inflammations and get rid of dandruff. Rosewater works wonders as a natural conditioner and revitalises hair growth.", "9. The scent of rose water on your pillow also helps you sleep better after a long day, making you wake up refreshed.", "Not many know that rose water can be used in a myriad fun and refreshing ways. Here's a list you should keep handy!", "The best and easiest way to use rose water maybe to apply it at night, to clear all impurities the face has collected through the day; but we've listed other surprising uses which are so quick and easy, you'll be shocked.", "1. Spritz Away! \"A great way to use rosewater is by spritzing it on your face. Rosewater can also be sprayed over makeup to work as a makeup setting product, the mist will leave your face radiant\", suggests Delhi-based makeup artist, Mrignaina Kumar. Fill an empty spray bottle with rosewater and spritz once you're done with your morning beauty routine to keep your face fresh and hydrated.", "2. Dry and Frizzy Hair? You've come to the right place. Mix equal parts rosewater and glycerin, apply on the scalp with the help of cotton pads and massage for 10-15 minutes. Let it stay for another 30 minutes and wash off with shampoo.", "3. Facial Cleanser: Rose water can be used a cleanser on all skin types. After washing your face with a mild face wash, all you have to do is add a few drops of glycerine to 1 tbsp rose water and apply it on your face.", "4. No More Tired Eyes: If you have tired, inflamed eyes - soak a cotton pad in chilled rose water and apply. It helps reduce puffiness under the eyes and get rid of redness.", "5. Hair Conditioner: Post shampooing, use a cup of rose water as a final rinse. It helps condition the hair deeply, adding a healthy shine you'll just love.", "6. Facial Toner: Wet a soft cotton ball with chilled rose water and dab it on cleansed skin. Its mild astringent properties help tighten the pores and gently tone the skin.", "7. Goodbye Acne: \"Mix 1 tbsp of lemon juice with 1 tbsp rose water, apply it on acneic skin and let it stay for 30 minutes. Wash with fresh water and reap the benefits\", says Dr. Rahul Nagar, Dermatologist, Max Hospitals. You can also apply a speedy facepack of fuller's earth (multani mitti) and mix it with rose water. Once it dries, wash it off. This helps cleanse pores, control excess oil and prevent acne.", "8. Makeup Remover: Tried and tested, this is the best makeup remover ever. Add a few drops of coconut oil to rosewater on a cotton pad and cleanse your face. The mixture works wonders to wipe off makeup and nourish your skin deeply at the same time. Note: Rub gently to avoid being harsh to your skin.", "9. Fair and Lovely: Add 2 tbsp gram flour and mix it with rose water plus lemon juice to make a smooth paste. Apply for 15 minutes to get rid of tanning.", "10. Pamper Yourself: Mix rose water with almond oil or regular cream and moisturise your body. \"For some extra indulgence, draw yourself a rose-scented bath. It's considered the best antidote to stress\", recommends Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj, Skincare Expert.", "Do make sure you practice moderation while applying rose water, excess use of rose water could also trigger a reaction. If you feel allergic towards it, it is possible that the brand is not suitable or your skin is very sensitive.", "Comments(This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.)", "For the latest food news, health tips and recipes, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and YouTube." ] }, "parsed_md": "10 Rose Water Benefits: From Antioxidants To Anti-Aging - NDTV Food\n\n * Beauty\n * 10 Rose Water Benefits: From Antioxidants To Anti-Aging\n\n# 10 Rose Water Benefits: From Antioxidants To Anti-Aging\n\n## Here are the top 10 rose water benefits as well as 10 amazing skincare and\nhaircare uses of rose water you'll thank us for.\n\nAashna Ahuja, NDTV \| Updated: October 01, 2020 18:39 IST\n\nTweeterfacebook Reddit\n\nதமிழில் படிக்க\n\nHighlights\n\n * Rose water is a natural remedy for many skin problems\n * You can either purchase or make rose water at home\n * Rose water has many healing benefits\n\nWondering why rose water has found a place in every Indian household? It's\nsimple. Rose water benefits are a aplenty as it is undoubtedly beauty's magic\npotion, and also remarkably versatile. The fact that it is so easily available\nand make also makes it a staple across several households. Whether you have\noily, dry or combination skin, rose water can be added to your beauty regime.\nThat's what makes it a beauty secret or rather a secret weapon of women all\nover the world, not just India. While purchasing rose water, you must make\nsure you buy only 100% pure rose water i.e. the distilled water of roses sans\nthe chemicals, the by-product of rose oil production. The usage of rosewater\ndates back to early Egypt, when Cleopatra (yes, Cleopatra) used the natural\nproduct in her skincare regime. And how can we not follow the footsteps of the\nworld's most legendary beauty queen? We know rose water is great for skin and\nhair but why it's good and how exactly must you use it, is key! Here are 10\namazing skincare and hair care uses of rose water you'll thank us for.\n\nRose water is prepared by steeping rose petals in water. Sometimes, a by-\nproduct of the process of extracting rose oil is also used in the place of\nrose water. There are a number of rose water benefits which make it a popular\ningredient in cuisines and religious rituals. Rose water for skin and rose\nwater for face are two of rose water's most well-known uses.\n\n(Also Read: How to Make Rose Water from Rose Petals: An Ingenious Way to\nPrepare the Magic Potion)\n\n_Benefits of rose water: Rose water is undoubtedly beauty's magic potion\n\n## 10 Rosewater Benefits For Skin & Hair\n\n1\\. Rosewater helps maintain the skin's pH balance, and also controls excess\noil.\n\n2\\. \"Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the\nredness of irritated skin, get rid of acne, dermatitis and eczema. It is a\ngreat cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged\npores\", says Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj, Skincare Expert.\n\n3\\. Rose water helps hydrate, revitalise and moisturise the skin giving it\nwith that refreshed look.\n\n4\\. Due to its antibacterial properties, rose water also aids in healing\nscars, cuts and wounds.\n\n5\\. The antioxidant properties of rose water help to strengthen skin cells and\nregenerate skin tissues.\n\n6\\. Due to the astringent like properties it possesses, rose water helps clean\npores and tone the skin. Applying rose water after steaming tightens\ncapillaries, reduces redness and blotchiness.\n\n7\\. The aroma of roses is said to be a powerful mood enhancer. It rids you of\nfeelings of anxiety and promotes emotional well-being, thereby making you feel\nmore relaxed.\n\n8\\. The nourishing and moisturising properties of rose water enhance the\nquality of hair. It is known to treat mild scalp inflammations and get rid of\ndandruff. Rosewater works wonders as a natural conditioner and revitalises\nhair growth.\n\n9\\. The scent of rose water on your pillow also helps you sleep better after a\nlong day, making you wake up refreshed.\n\n10\\. It also helps aging skin, keeping fine lines and wrinkles at bay.\n\n(Also Read: Here's How Rose Water Can Do Wonders For Your Eyes)\n\n_Benefits of rose water: The best and easiest way to use rose water maybe to\napply it at night\n\nNot many know that rose water can be used in a myriad fun and refreshing ways.\nHere's a list you should keep handy!\n\n### How To Use Rose Water \| 10 Uses of Rose Water\n\nThe best and easiest way to use rose water maybe to apply it at night, to\nclear all impurities the face has collected through the day; but we've listed\nother surprising uses which are so quick and easy, you'll be shocked.\n\n1\\. Spritz Away! \"A great way to use rosewater is by spritzing it on your\nface. Rosewater can also be sprayed over makeup to work as a makeup setting\nproduct, the mist will leave your face radiant\", suggests Delhi-based makeup\nartist, Mrignaina Kumar. Fill an empty spray bottle with rosewater and spritz\nonce you're done with your morning beauty routine to keep your face fresh and\nhydrated.\n\n2\\. Dry and Frizzy Hair? You've come to the right place. Mix equal parts\nrosewater and glycerin, apply on the scalp with the help of cotton pads and\nmassage for 10-15 minutes. Let it stay for another 30 minutes and wash off\nwith shampoo.\n\n(Also Read: Rose Tea: 5 Weight Loss Benefits And Easy Ways To Make It At\nHome!)\n\n_Benefits of rose water: Post shampooing, use a cup of rose water as a final\nrinse\n\n3\\. Facial Cleanser: Rose water can be used a cleanser on all skin types.\nAfter washing your face with a mild face wash, all you have to do is add a few\ndrops of glycerine to 1 tbsp rose water and apply it on your face.\n\n4\\. No More Tired Eyes: If you have tired, inflamed eyes - soak a cotton pad\nin chilled rose water and apply. It helps reduce puffiness under the eyes and\nget rid of redness.\n\n5\\. Hair Conditioner: Post shampooing, use a cup of rose water as a final\nrinse. It helps condition the hair deeply, adding a healthy shine you'll just\nlove.\n\n6\\. Facial Toner: Wet a soft cotton ball with chilled rose water and dab it on\ncleansed skin. Its mild astringent properties help tighten the pores and\ngently tone the skin.\n\n7\\. Goodbye Acne: \"Mix 1 tbsp of lemon juice with 1 tbsp rose water, apply it\non acneic skin and let it stay for 30 minutes. Wash with fresh water and reap\nthe benefits\", says Dr. Rahul Nagar, Dermatologist, Max Hospitals. You can\nalso apply a speedy facepack of fuller's earth (multani mitti) and mix it with\nrose water. Once it dries, wash it off. This helps cleanse pores, control\nexcess oil and prevent acne.\n\n_Benefits of rose water: rose water helps de-stress\n\n8\\. Makeup Remover: Tried and tested, this is the best makeup remover ever.\nAdd a few drops of coconut oil to rosewater on a cotton pad and cleanse your\nface. The mixture works wonders to wipe off makeup and nourish your skin\ndeeply at the same time. Note: Rub gently to avoid being harsh to your skin.\n\n9\\. Fair and Lovely: Add 2 tbsp gram flour and mix it with rose water plus\nlemon juice to make a smooth paste. Apply for 15 minutes to get rid of\ntanning.\n\n10\\. Pamper Yourself: Mix rose water with almond oil or regular cream and\nmoisturise your body. \"For some extra indulgence, draw yourself a rose-scented\nbath. It's considered the best antidote to stress\", recommends Dr. Deepali\nBhardwaj, Skincare Expert.\n\nDo make sure you practice moderation while applying rose water, excess use of\nrose water could also trigger a reaction. 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But, like vanilla extract, it adds more than just aroma to baked goods and other dishes.", "Rose water is one of those divisive ingredients that you either love or hate. Some people adore its fragrant, floral flavor in traditional dishes like Turkish baklava or Chinese rice puddings, but other people compare it to eating perfume.", "I admit, for a long time I was in the rose-water-is-for-sachets-not-cookies camp. When friends professed their love for it, I rolled my eyes. When a recipe called for it, I skipped that step. But after attending a lecture on the history of rose water a few months ago, I'm a changed lady. Because rose water is some seriously interesting stuff.", "The speed reader's version of the history lesson: rose water, a liquid distilled from rose petals with steam, dates back to ancient Greece and Persia. It was brought to Europe via treats like marzipan and Turkish delight in the Middle Ages, and then later to the American colonies, where it was the most popular flavor before vanilla hit the market in the late 1800s. (Look at the earliest apple pie recipe and you'll find rose water among the ingredients.)", "The reason some people don't like it is probably because a lot of the rose water out there is terrible; many are diluted or synthetic. But a good bottle of pure rose water, made from high-quality rose petals, is subtly fragrant and lusciously floral. And moderately priced: A decent bottle will only set you back $10 or so (whereas the cheap stuff comes in around $3).", "The key is to use rose water sparingly—a little goes a long way. Used raw (stirred into syrups or cocktails), the flavor is very floral and aromatic. When baked or roasted, that flowery essence mellows out, imparting notes similar to vanilla, with a fruity, more subtle aroma. And it can be used in a whole slew of recipes, from cakes and cookies to cocktails and even roast chicken. (As can its sister flavor, orange blossom water.) Ready to try it out? Here's how:", "Rose water and cream were made for each other; there is something so delicious about digging into a spoonful of creamy panna cotta that has just a hint of floral flavor. Try it out in ice cream, panna cotta, puddings, or rice pudding.", "Instead of vanilla, swap in rose water for a slightly more floral, but similar fragrant touch. This works wonders in cakes, muffins, and tarts. Or add it to cookie dough, like these Middle Eastern favorites, which get their very fine texture from rice flour (and, bonus, are gluten-free).", "With its floral flavor, rose water goes so well with sweet spring and summer fruits like strawberries, raspberries, peaches, and rhubarb. Stir it into fruit syrups, mix it into sorbet, or add it to summertime jam.", "Rose water is a staple ingredient on the bartender's shelf. Update your Champagne cocktail with a splash or two, or give the classic gin rickey a sweet twist with crushed raspberries and rose water, which brightens the taste of the berries. And you can easily add a splash to non-alcoholic punches and summer spritzes for a simple touch of flavor. (Add edible rose petals for a pretty garnish.)", "When roasted, rose water's floral scent becomes more subdued, and the flavor becomes more rounded and vanilla-like. Add it to candied nuts, traditionally served with mint tea, for a hint of aromatics.", "Floral flavors and meat might not seem like an obvious match, but they can work well together. This classic Moroccan dish combines the exotic flavors of saffron, cinnamon, and rose water in a delicately spiced, nut-crusted roast chicken. And this African fish preparation combines the aromatics of cumin, cinnamon, and cilantro, plus a hint of rose water, for a spicy, fragrant dinner.", "Since 1995, Epicurious has been the ultimate food resource for the home cook, with daily kitchen tips, fun cooking videos, and, oh yeah, over 33,000 recipes.", "© 2020 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 1/1/20) and Your California Privacy Rights. Epicurious may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Cook With Rose Water \| Epicurious\n\nSkip to main content\n\nTo revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories.\n\nHow to Cook With Rose Water\n\nMore\n\nTo revisit this article, select My Account, then View saved stories.\n\nSign In\n\nSearch\n\n * Recipes & Menus\n * Expert Advice\n * Ingredients\n * Holidays & Events\n * Video\n\nBake\n\n# How to Cook With Rose Water\n\nWe tend to associate this fragrant ingredient with perfume, not food. But,\nlike vanilla extract, it adds more than just aroma to baked goods and other\ndishes.\n\nBy Katherine Sacks\n\nApril 11, 2016\n\nPhoto by Jonathan Lovekin\n\nRose water is one of those divisive ingredients that you either love or hate.\nSome people adore its fragrant, floral flavor in traditional dishes like\nTurkish baklava or Chinese rice puddings, but other people compare it to\neating perfume.\n\nI admit, for a long time I was in the rose-water-is-for-sachets-not-cookies\ncamp. When friends professed their love for it, I rolled my eyes. When a\nrecipe called for it, I skipped that step. But after attending a lecture on\nthe history of rose water a few months ago, I'm a changed lady. Because rose\nwater is some seriously interesting stuff.\n\nThe speed reader's version of the history lesson: rose water, a liquid\ndistilled from rose petals with steam, dates back to ancient Greece and\nPersia. It was brought to Europe via treats like marzipan and Turkish delight\nin the Middle Ages, and then later to the American colonies, where it was the\nmost popular flavor before vanilla hit the market in the late 1800s. (Look at\nthe earliest apple pie recipe and you'll find rose water among the\ningredients.)\n\nThe reason some people don't like it is probably because a lot of the rose\nwater out there is terrible; many are diluted or synthetic. But a good bottle\nof pure rose water, made from high-quality rose petals, is subtly fragrant and\nlusciously floral. And moderately priced: A decent bottle will only set you\nback $10 or so (whereas the cheap stuff comes in around $3).\n\nThe key is to use rose water sparingly—a little goes a long way. Used raw\n(stirred into syrups or cocktails), the flavor is very floral and aromatic.\nWhen baked or roasted, that flowery essence mellows out, imparting notes\nsimilar to vanilla, with a fruity, more subtle aroma. And it can be used in a\nwhole slew of recipes, from cakes and cookies to cocktails and even roast\nchicken. (As can its sister flavor, orange blossom water.) Ready to try it\nout? Here's how:\n\nStir It Into Creamy Things\n\nRose water and cream were made for each other; there is something so delicious\nabout digging into a spoonful of creamy panna cotta that has just a hint of\nfloral flavor. Try it out in ice cream, panna cotta, puddings, or rice\npudding.\n\n### Milk Pudding with Rose Water Caramel and Figs\n\nGet This Recipe\n\nMix It Into Cakey Things\n\nInstead of vanilla, swap in rose water for a slightly more floral, but similar\nfragrant touch. This works wonders in cakes, muffins, and tarts. Or add it to\ncookie dough, like these Middle Eastern favorites, which get their very fine\ntexture from rice flour (and, bonus, are gluten-free).\n\n### Rhubarb-Pistachio Bundt Cake With Rose Glaze\n\nGet This Recipe\n\nPair It With Fruit\n\nWith its floral flavor, rose water goes so well with sweet spring and summer\nfruits like strawberries, raspberries, peaches, and rhubarb. Stir it into\nfruit syrups, mix it into sorbet, or add it to summertime jam.\n\n### Roasted Rhubarb with Rose Water and Strawberry Sorbet\n\nGet This Recipe\n\nSplash It Over Drinks\n\nRose water is a staple ingredient on the bartender's shelf. Update your\nChampagne cocktail with a splash or two, or give the classic gin rickey a\nsweet twist with crushed raspberries and rose water, which brightens the taste\nof the berries. And you can easily add a splash to non-alcoholic punches and\nsummer spritzes for a simple touch of flavor. (Add edible rose petals for a\npretty garnish.)\n\n### Raspberry-Rose Gin Rickey\n\nGet This Recipe\n\nAdd It To Snacks\n\nWhen roasted, rose water's floral scent becomes more subdued, and the flavor\nbecomes more rounded and vanilla-like. Add it to candied nuts, traditionally\nserved with mint tea, for a hint of aromatics.\n\n### Rosé-Water Candied Peanuts\n\nGet This Recipe\n\nGive Your Meat A Rose-y Boost\n\nFloral flavors and meat might not seem like an obvious match, but they can\nwork well together. This classic Moroccan dish combines the exotic flavors of\nsaffron, cinnamon, and rose water in a delicately spiced, nut-crusted roast\nchicken. And this African fish preparation combines the aromatics of cumin,\ncinnamon, and cilantro, plus a hint of rose water, for a spicy, fragrant\ndinner.\n\n### Panfried Sea Bass with Harissa & Rose\n\nGet This Recipe\n\nTagsBakeCakeChickenVanillaCocktailJam or JellyCookiesMiddle EasternMoroccan\n\nSince 1995, Epicurious has been the ultimate food resource for the home cook,\nwith daily kitchen tips, fun cooking videos, and, oh yeah, over 33,000\nrecipes.\n\n© 2020 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes\nacceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and\nCookie Statement (updated 1/1/20) and Your California Privacy Rights.\nEpicurious may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased\nthrough our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The\nmaterial on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached\nor otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad\nChoices\n\nFood Innovation Group\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/11337-rose-water-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201022151115/https://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/11337-rose-water-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it", "parsed_text": { "title": "Rose Water: What It Is and How to Use It", "passages": [ "Rose water, a widely used ingredient in Persian, Middle Eastern, and Indian cooking, is, as its name suggests, water infused with the flavor of roses. Traditionally enjoyed in sweets such as cakes, nougat, baklava, rice pudding, and the yogurt drink lassi, rose water is predominantly made with petals from the Damask rose (Rosa x damascena). Featuring an intensely floral aroma and flavor, it's typically used quite sparingly.", "We substituted an equal amount of rose water for the vanilla in recipes for rice pudding and sugar cookies and found that an even swap delivered a rose flavor that was too intense for most tasters. Using 50 percent of the amount of vanilla called for in the recipe produced a more subtle, pleasant result. That said, if you really love the flavor of rose water, you may want to bump up the amount to 75 percent." ] }, "parsed_md": "Rose Water: What It Is and How to Use It \| Cook's Illustrated\n\nSkip to main content\n\nMenu\n\nClose\n\nUpgrade\n\nFree Trial\n\nLog in\n\nAccount Account\n\nSearch\n\nOur Sites Our Sites\n\nFavorites\n\nFree Trial\n\nSupport\n\nLog In\n\nAccount Account\n\nUpgrade\n\nMenu\n\nRegister Now Find TV Listings\n\nRegister Now Find TV Listings\n\nClose\n\n# Rose Water: What It Is and How to Use It\n\nPlus how to include it in your next batch of baked goods.\n\nRose water, a widely used ingredient in Persian, Middle Eastern, and Indian\ncooking, is, as its name suggests, water infused with the flavor of roses.\nTraditionally enjoyed in sweets such as cakes, nougat, baklava, rice pudding,\nand the yogurt drink lassi, rose water is predominantly made with petals from\nthe Damask rose (Rosa x damascena). Featuring an intensely floral aroma and\nflavor, it's typically used quite sparingly.\n\nWe substituted an equal amount of rose water for the vanilla in recipes for\nrice pudding and sugar cookies and found that an even swap delivered a rose\nflavor that was too intense for most tasters. Using 50 percent of the amount\nof vanilla called for in the recipe produced a more subtle, pleasant result.\nThat said, if you really love the flavor of rose water, you may want to bump\nup the amount to 75 percent.\n\n### See Also\n\nRecipePistachio Baklava with Card...\n\nRecipeRose Water Pound Cake\n\nRecipeSimple Stovetop Rice Pudding\n\nRecipeChewy Sugar Cookies\n\n## Recommended Reading\n\n### TRENDING NOW\n\nSign up for our cooking newsletter\n\n## Websites\n\n## Magazines\n\n## Customer Service\n\n## Corporate\n\n© 2020 America's Test Kitchen. 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This all-natural extract is used daily in Middle Eastern cuisine, but has lost popularity in modern American kitchens. It’s a shame, because this ingredient is easy to find and adds a unique flare to foods both sweet and savory. Not sure how? Here are 7 delicious uses for rose water.", "Rose water is essentially the leftover distillate from rose petals and water—that’s all! Think of it as you would vanilla or almond extract, as a concentrated extract that can add a distinctive flavor and aroma to your recipes with just a few drops. It has sweet floral notes and an unmistakably rosy aroma. In other words, it’s perfectly lovely.", "1. Add to ice cream or gelato. Just a few drops of rose water can be all it takes to transform cream and sugar into intoxicatingly aromatic and delightful ice cream. Here’s an example of how to do it from allrecipes.com.", "2.Add to milk-based desserts (yogurt, milkshakes, pudding, etc.). Once again, rose water and milk go hand-in-hand. The softness of dairy products complements the delicateness of the rose’s floral flavor. Any type of dairy- based (or nondairy) dessert can be enhanced with a few drops of rose water in the preparation. Here’s just one example from NoshOn.It, with their Mango Rose Lassi.", "3. Add to cocktails. Yes, rose water is right at home in cocktails, with or without the alcohol. Add a splash into a spritzer drink, a juice-based drink, or pretty much anything with gin. The website Bar None Drinks has a whole page dedicated to rose water cocktails for inspiration.", "4. Add to pastries and baked goods. Many Middle Eastern pastries, such as baklava, use rose water to complement the earthy, nutty flavors of pistachio and almond also commonly used. Epicurious.com has a recipe for Almond Baklava that will whet your pastry whistle.", "5. Add to gelatin or agar molds. Have you ever had the classic jelled dessert, Turkish Delight? The characteristic flavor of this classic Middle Eastern treat—one of my personal favorite candies—is rose water. Make your own version in a jelled dessert, or even agar-based jelled mold. Here’s a recipe for a simply gorgeous rose, milk, and honey mold from the blog of S. O Rasoi.", "6. Add to jams, jellies, and compotes. All it takes is one splash of rose water in your fruity jams to add a totally new level of complexity. Talk about kicking up your bored toast and jelly routine! In the blog Completely Delicious, a recipe for strawberry and rose water jam will make you want to get cooking in the kitchen stat.", "7. Add to savory vegetable- and fruit-based salads. Rose water can liven up savory dishes like salads, just as it can sweet dishes. Perky colorful dishes like carrot slaw, citrus salad, or virtually anything with fruits and nuts in the mix, will be a great complement to rose water. Simply add a splash into your vinaigrette or dressing and whisk away. Here’s an example from NPR.com, with their recipe for citrus salad with rose water.", "Premium is the ad-free experience reserved for paying members. Support Organic Authority by subscribing to Premium and view the site with no ads.", "© 2020 all rights reserved by Organic Authority, Inc, and can not be reproduced without permission in writing. We are a digital magazine for entertainment, we are not here to diagnose or treat any health or medical conditions. When making any health or lifestyle changes consult your primary care physician" ] }, "parsed_md": "7 Delicious Uses for Rose Water - Organic Authority\n\n * Buzz + News\n * Kitchen + Recipes\n * Nutrition + Wellness\n * Live + Grow\n * Guides\n\n * Buzz + News\n * Kitchen + Recipes\n * Nutrition + Wellness\n * Live + Grow\n * Guides\n\n * Home\n\n * The Table\n\n# 7 Delicious Uses for Rose Water\n\nAuthor:\n\n Kimberley Stakal\nUpdated:\n\n Oct 22, 2018\nOriginal:\n\n May 27, 2014\n\nYou can add a floral, feminine, and unmistakably rosy touch to your favorite\nrecipes with just one single ingredient: rose water. This all-natural extract\nis used daily in Middle Eastern cuisine, but has lost popularity in modern\nAmerican kitchens. It’s a shame, because this ingredient is easy to find and\nadds a unique flare to foods both sweet and savory. Not sure how? Here are 7\ndelicious uses for rose water.\n\nRose water is essentially the leftover distillate from rose petals and\nwater—that’s all! Think of it as you would vanilla or almond extract, as a\nconcentrated extract that can add a distinctive flavor and aroma to your\nrecipes with just a few drops. It has sweet floral notes and an unmistakably\nrosy aroma. In other words, it’s perfectly lovely.\n\nHere are some ways to incorporate rose water into your own recipes this\nseason:\n\n1\\. Add to ice cream or gelato. Just a few drops of rose water can be all it\ntakes to transform cream and sugar into intoxicatingly aromatic and delightful\nice cream. Here’s an example of how to do it from allrecipes.com.\n\n2.Add to milk-based desserts (yogurt, milkshakes, pudding, etc.). Once again,\nrose water and milk go hand-in-hand. The softness of dairy products\ncomplements the delicateness of the rose’s floral flavor. Any type of dairy-\nbased (or nondairy) dessert can be enhanced with a few drops of rose water in\nthe preparation. Here’s just one example from NoshOn.It, with their Mango Rose\nLassi.\n\n3\\. Add to cocktails. Yes, rose water is right at home in cocktails, with or\nwithout the alcohol. Add a splash into a spritzer drink, a juice-based drink,\nor pretty much anything with gin. The website Bar None Drinks has a whole page\ndedicated to rose water cocktails for inspiration.\n\n4\\. Add to pastries and baked goods. Many Middle Eastern pastries, such as\nbaklava, use rose water to complement the earthy, nutty flavors of pistachio\nand almond also commonly used. Epicurious.com has a recipe for Almond Baklava\nthat will whet your pastry whistle.\n\n5\\. Add to gelatin or agar molds. Have you ever had the classic jelled\ndessert, Turkish Delight? The characteristic flavor of this classic Middle\nEastern treat—one of my personal favorite candies—is rose water. Make your own\nversion in a jelled dessert, or even agar-based jelled mold. Here’s a recipe\nfor a simply gorgeous rose, milk, and honey mold from the blog of S. O Rasoi.\n\n6\\. Add to jams, jellies, and compotes. All it takes is one splash of rose\nwater in your fruity jams to add a totally new level of complexity. Talk about\nkicking up your bored toast and jelly routine! In the blog Completely\nDelicious, a recipe for strawberry and rose water jam will make you want to\nget cooking in the kitchen stat.\n\n7\\. Add to savory vegetable- and fruit-based salads. Rose water can liven up\nsavory dishes like salads, just as it can sweet dishes. Perky colorful dishes\nlike carrot slaw, citrus salad, or virtually anything with fruits and nuts in\nthe mix, will be a great complement to rose water. Simply add a splash into\nyour vinaigrette or dressing and whisk away. Here’s an example from NPR.com,\nwith their recipe for citrus salad with rose water.\n\nRelated on Organic Authority\n\nMake Your Own Rose Water, Elixir of the Goddess\n\n11 Uses for Spring Rose Petals\n\nRose Geranium Sangria Recipe\n\nImages by Kimberley Stakal\n\nTags\n\nterms:\n\n Cookingspringdesserthow torose waterrosesrecipespastriesVanillasaladsseasonal\n\nBy\n\nKimberley Stakal\n\n## Calm by Wellness Vegan CBD Gummies\n\n## Plush Beds Handmade Wool Comforter\n\n## Aloe Gorgeous. 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6,640,260	How To Prepare a Stall for a Pregnant Mare	To prepare a stall for a pregnant mare, start by picking a quiet area of your barn since mares like to foal in private. Make sure the stall if free of any potential hazards, like raised nails, large splinters, and sharp edges. Next, clean and disinfect the stall by removing any old bedding and washing everything down with hot, soapy water. Once everything is dry, disinfect the stall with povidone iodine and pine oil. Then, make the stall comfortable by purchasing bedding that’s appropriate for the mare and the newborn foal, like dust-free straw or shredded paper.	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So you want to avoid last minute surprises. You can do this by starting well in advance – before she's even bred, in some instances – to set the stage for the best outcome; a calm, comfortable mare; a healthy foal' a happy you.", "We'll give you guidelines for which details to check off when, as you go through the process of choosing a stallion, getting your mare bred, and nurturing her through her pregnancy. And in “Foaling Forecasting” on page 91, an equine vet who specializes in reproduction will give you a list of “foal on the way” signs – to help you know when you're about to see the benefits of all your planning.", "Insure your mare – for two good reasons. First, in the unlikely event that you lose her during the foaling process (which, unfortunately, does happen in rare instances), your acute emotional loss won't be compounded by financial loss. Second, most equine mortality – insurance policies include the option to obtain Major Medical insurance for the horse at a relatively small additional premium. That medical policy is a great safety net if you incur unusual expenses because of foaling complications.", "While you're still in the planning stages of your mare's pregnancy, ask your veterinarian how many foalings she or he has participated in and, depending on the method you've chosen, how familiar she is with using transported cooled or frozen semen for artificial insemination. Explain your plans and ask how closely she will be able to work with you during the breeding, pregnancy, and foaling. If your vet has had little or no direct experience with foaling, or if she conveys the impression that this is no big deal and you can pretty much expect things to take care of themselves, look for another practitioner who's more motivated to meet your need and your mare's.", "The more you know about what to expect, the better you'll be able to care for your mare and her foal. See “Learning Resources” on page 89 for suggested book and video sources of information; ask your veterinarian if she has any materials you can borrow. If you have an opportunity to see or help with actual foaling, take it!", "Plan to be there for her. I get nervous when I hear anecdotes about mares who just go off by themselves and show up afterward with a nice little foal, because4e such stories encourage inexperienced owners to think their mares can probably handle foaling just fine without any help. Sometimes it works out that way but sometimes it doesn't. For instance, if you've bred your refined mare to a big, substantial horse to try to get more substance in the foal, the baby's shoulders may be big enough to require some subtle adjustment during the birth to make the foaling less stressful on both mare and foal. A normal foaling takes about half an hour; if trouble occurs, your veterinarian may not have time to get there and help before damage is done. But if you've been monitoring your due-to-foal mare carefully enough to contact your vet at the first signs that birth is beginning (again, see “Foal Forecasting on page 91), you increase your chances of having assistance on hand if needed. If you're not sure you – or another responsible person – can be available when the foal comes, make prior arrangement for your mare to foal at a facility staffed and equipt to care for her, such as a veterinary school or a reputable breeding farm.", "If you have a job that takes you away from home but you plan to be on hand when your mare foals, you probably want to arrange to take your vacation during the critical time. From my own record-keeping, I've learned that the majority of my mare foal between 330 and 337 days from the date they're bred. This is a good window to plan around, but there are exceptions; I've had foals born as early as 320 days and as late as 339 days after the breeding. You'll make your mind easier if your plans include a fallback strategy in case the baby hasn't arrived when you must return to work.", "Your pregnant mare needs to be vaccinated against rhinopneumonitis, a virus that can cause abortion if she becomes infected, at months five, seven and nine after breeding. Four weeks before she's due to foal, she needs immunization against everything for which you usually vaccinate – such as Eastern/Western encephalitis, influenza and tetanus – so that the antibodies these vaccines stimulate her to to produce will pass to the foal in her colostrum, or first milk. Important: Make sure that all vaccines administered during this time are specifically approved for pregnant mares.", "If this foal will be your mare's first, she may object – even try to kick him – the first time he tries to nurse. If you work to desensitize her in that area ahead of time, by gently cleaning and handling her udder, you'll find out if she has an aversion to being touched there, and you'll give her a chance to get used to it.", "There's also a slight chance you may need to milk her (if, for instance, the foal doesn't stand up to nurse quickly enough and you want to save her colostrum for him to nurse from a bottle); this job will be easier if she already accepts having her udder and teats manipulated. No9note: Clean your hands scrupulously before and after handling her udder.", "If you don't already have a cellular phone, consider getting one – or at least extend your home telephone line to the barn. In that case, a cordless handset will give you greater mobility.", "Although a double-size stall is ideal for foaling, you can make do with a stall 12 feet square. Clean it thoroughly, then bed with several inches of fresh shavings. If it's not her usual stall, move your mare into the foaling stall at least four weeks before she's due. This gives her time to relax in the new location and even more important – allows time for her immune system to build up antibodies to any unfamiliar organisms in the stall's environment.", "I like to foal my mare on oat straw; it's clean, dust-free, and functions as an occasional snack, but it can be difficult to get and is also a tougher mucking job than shavings. When a mare gets close to her predicted foaling date, I bank the sides of her stall with two or three bales of straw but leave easier to clean shavings in the middle. When signs indicate she's really about to foal, I need only a few minutes to pull the straw in from the walls and create a deep, fluffy bed on top of the absorbent shavings base", "If you climate is cold and/or your mare is due to foal early in the year, a safely installed heat lamp can be a valuable asset in keeping a new foal warm. Check that the lamp is free of any trace of dust and cobwebs, which can start a fire. Be sure the cord and plug are in good condition and that they'll be out of reach when the lamp is in place.", "Because so much can happen in a short time, it's not a good idea for even an experienced person to try to foal a mare out alone. You need a second pair of hands – someone who can, say, run for the phone or fetch any needed item that you don't have close at hand while you stay with your mare. This person doesn't have to be knowledgeable, just levelheaded enough that you're reasonably confident he or she won't “lose it” if things get exciting or messy.", "Pin down hauling arrangements just in case. If something goes seriously wrong with the foaling, your mare may need attention (a Caesarian-section delivery, for instance) at a facility with full-scale surgical capability. Identify the clinic or animal hospital that would be your destination in case of need; call now to be sure of their availability Remember to ask if their telephone is monitored 24/7 – and if not, whom you should call during off hours. Get directions, too which you'll try on a dry run before you need them. If you don't have your own rig, locate someone who does and who's willing and able to take you to the clinic at a moment's notice. If you have a truck and trailer, keep them ready, with the trailer hitched up – and not (as happened to me once when a mare unexpectedly needed emergency treatment) full of baled shavings you intend to unload the next morning.", "I like to store this equipment – the complete list is on page 87 – in a “foaling cart” whose drawers keep things organized. My policy is always to return each item to the same place in the same drawer, so I waste no time looking for it.", "Put a list of vital telephone numbers in a handy, conspicuous place in the barn. Your veterinarian's number(s) – including pager and home telephone, if you can get them – go at the top of the list, followed by the helper you've arranged and (if applicable) the person who's available for emergency hauling. Post your directions to the emergency facility as well.", "Because foaling happens so quickly once it begins, you need to observe her almost constantly – waking up every hour when her due date is really close – to be sure not to miss it. Consider buying (or borrowing) a closed-circuit TV or video cam monitor that enables you to watch her from a distance, or ask your veterinarian about high-tech devices such as the Foal Alert System (see “Foal Forecasting” on page 91).", "Wrap her tail – to make it easier to see under your mare's tail before foaling and to help prevent tail hairs from getting into her vagina during the birth. Begin wrapping about a week before he expected due date. I like to use a new VetRap every day, rather than a resuable Ace bandage, because I find the VetRap is less likely to be applied too tightly.", "Deborah Borra's Normandy Manor Farm is a Swedish Warmblood breeding facility in Western New York's Genesee Valley. For details about her farm and her system for building the business, go to EquiSearch.com and read “The Things I needed to learn” from our January 2003 issue, just click “Practical Horseman”, then “Online Extra”. More about Deb's program is available online at her Website: www.normandymanorfarm.com" ] }, "parsed_md": "Getting Ready for Baby\n\n# Welcome to Normandy Manor Farm\n\n\| Home \| Stallions \| Horses for Sale \| Mares and Breeding \| Articles \| Contact\nUs \|\n\n# Get Ready For Baby ~\n\nReprinted with permission from Practical Horseman The operator of a successful\nbreeding farm explains what you need to think about ahead of time to make your\nmare's foaling safe and stress-free for all three of you.\n\nBy Deborah Borra, with Sandra Cooke\n\nYou wait almost a year for the birth of your mare's foal, and when the time\ncomes there's plenty to do. So you want to avoid last minute surprises. You\ncan do this by starting well in advance – before she's even bred, in some\ninstances – to set the stage for the best outcome; a calm, comfortable mare; a\nhealthy foal' a happy you.\n\nWe'll give you guidelines for which details to check off when, as you go\nthrough the process of choosing a stallion, getting your mare bred, and\nnurturing her through her pregnancy. And in “Foaling Forecasting” on page 91,\nan equine vet who specializes in reproduction will give you a list of “foal on\nthe way” signs – to help you know when you're about to see the benefits of all\nyour planning.\n\n### Before She's Bred\n\nInsure your mare – for two good reasons. First, in the unlikely event that you\nlose her during the foaling process (which, unfortunately, does happen in rare\ninstances), your acute emotional loss won't be compounded by financial loss.\nSecond, most equine mortality – insurance policies include the option to\nobtain Major Medical insurance for the horse at a relatively small additional\npremium. That medical policy is a great safety net if you incur unusual\nexpenses because of foaling complications.\n\nMake sure your veterinarian is on board for the project.\n\nWhile you're still in the planning stages of your mare's pregnancy, ask your\nveterinarian how many foalings she or he has participated in and, depending on\nthe method you've chosen, how familiar she is with using transported cooled or\nfrozen semen for artificial insemination. Explain your plans and ask how\nclosely she will be able to work with you during the breeding, pregnancy, and\nfoaling. If your vet has had little or no direct experience with foaling, or\nif she conveys the impression that this is no big deal and you can pretty much\nexpect things to take care of themselves, look for another practitioner who's\nmore motivated to meet your need and your mare's.\n\n### Educate yourself.\n\nThe more you know about what to expect, the better you'll be able to care for\nyour mare and her foal. See “Learning Resources” on page 89 for suggested book\nand video sources of information; ask your veterinarian if she has any\nmaterials you can borrow. If you have an opportunity to see or help with\nactual foaling, take it!\n\n### Once She's Pregnant\n\nPlan to be there for her. I get nervous when I hear anecdotes about mares who\njust go off by themselves and show up afterward with a nice little foal,\nbecause4e such stories encourage inexperienced owners to think their mares can\nprobably handle foaling just fine without any help. Sometimes it works out\nthat way but sometimes it doesn't. For instance, if you've bred your refined\nmare to a big, substantial horse to try to get more substance in the foal, the\nbaby's shoulders may be big enough to require some subtle adjustment during\nthe birth to make the foaling less stressful on both mare and foal. A normal\nfoaling takes about half an hour; if trouble occurs, your veterinarian may not\nhave time to get there and help before damage is done. But if you've been\nmonitoring your due-to-foal mare carefully enough to contact your vet at the\nfirst signs that birth is beginning (again, see “Foal Forecasting on page 91),\nyou increase your chances of having assistance on hand if needed. If you're\nnot sure you – or another responsible person – can be available when the foal\ncomes, make prior arrangement for your mare to foal at a facility staffed and\nequipt to care for her, such as a veterinary school or a reputable breeding\nfarm.\n\n### Calculate her likely foaling date.\n\nIf you have a job that takes you away from home but you plan to be on hand\nwhen your mare foals, you probably want to arrange to take your vacation\nduring the critical time. From my own record-keeping, I've learned that the\nmajority of my mare foal between 330 and 337 days from the date they're bred.\nThis is a good window to plan around, but there are exceptions; I've had foals\nborn as early as 320 days and as late as 339 days after the breeding. You'll\nmake your mind easier if your plans include a fallback strategy in case the\nbaby hasn't arrived when you must return to work.\n\n### Immunize on schedule.\n\nYour pregnant mare needs to be vaccinated against rhinopneumonitis, a virus\nthat can cause abortion if she becomes infected, at months five, seven and\nnine after breeding. Four weeks before she's due to foal, she needs\nimmunization against everything for which you usually vaccinate – such as\nEastern/Western encephalitis, influenza and tetanus – so that the antibodies\nthese vaccines stimulate her to to produce will pass to the foal in her\ncolostrum, or first milk. Important: Make sure that all vaccines administered\nduring this time are specifically approved for pregnant mares.\n\n### Accustom her to udder handling.\n\nIf this foal will be your mare's first, she may object – even try to kick him\n– the first time he tries to nurse. If you work to desensitize her in that\narea ahead of time, by gently cleaning and handling her udder, you'll find out\nif she has an aversion to being touched there, and you'll give her a chance to\nget used to it.\n\nThere's also a slight chance you may need to milk her (if, for instance, the\nfoal doesn't stand up to nurse quickly enough and you want to save her\ncolostrum for him to nurse from a bottle); this job will be easier if she\nalready accepts having her udder and teats manipulated. No9note: Clean your\nhands scrupulously before and after handling her udder.\n\n### Make sure you can telephone from the barn.\n\nIf you don't already have a cellular phone, consider getting one – or at least\nextend your home telephone line to the barn. In that case, a cordless handset\nwill give you greater mobility.\n\n## Four to Six Weeks Ahead\n\n### Prepare the foaling stall.\n\nAlthough a double-size stall is ideal for foaling, you can make do with a\nstall 12 feet square. Clean it thoroughly, then bed with several inches of\nfresh shavings. If it's not her usual stall, move your mare into the foaling\nstall at least four weeks before she's due. This gives her time to relax in\nthe new location and even more important – allows time for her immune system\nto build up antibodies to any unfamiliar organisms in the stall's environment.\n\nI like to foal my mare on oat straw; it's clean, dust-free, and functions as\nan occasional snack, but it can be difficult to get and is also a tougher\nmucking job than shavings. When a mare gets close to her predicted foaling\ndate, I bank the sides of her stall with two or three bales of straw but leave\neasier to clean shavings in the middle. When signs indicate she's really about\nto foal, I need only a few minutes to pull the straw in from the walls and\ncreate a deep, fluffy bed on top of the absorbent shavings base\n\n### Set up a heat lamp if needed.\n\nIf you climate is cold and/or your mare is due to foal early in the year, a\nsafely installed heat lamp can be a valuable asset in keeping a new foal warm.\nCheck that the lamp is free of any trace of dust and cobwebs, which can start\na fire. Be sure the cord and plug are in good condition and that they'll be\nout of reach when the lamp is in place.\n\n### Arrange to have a helper.\n\nBecause so much can happen in a short time, it's not a good idea for even an\nexperienced person to try to foal a mare out alone. You need a second pair of\nhands – someone who can, say, run for the phone or fetch any needed item that\nyou don't have close at hand while you stay with your mare. This person\ndoesn't have to be knowledgeable, just levelheaded enough that you're\nreasonably confident he or she won't “lose it” if things get exciting or\nmessy.\n\nPin down hauling arrangements just in case. If something goes seriously wrong\nwith the foaling, your mare may need attention (a Caesarian-section delivery,\nfor instance) at a facility with full-scale surgical capability. Identify the\nclinic or animal hospital that would be your destination in case of need; call\nnow to be sure of their availability Remember to ask if their telephone is\nmonitored 24/7 – and if not, whom you should call during off hours. Get\ndirections, too which you'll try on a dry run before you need them. If you\ndon't have your own rig, locate someone who does and who's willing and able to\ntake you to the clinic at a moment's notice. If you have a truck and trailer,\nkeep them ready, with the trailer hitched up – and not (as happened to me once\nwhen a mare unexpectedly needed emergency treatment) full of baled shavings\nyou intend to unload the next morning.\n\n### Assemble everything you'll need during the big event.\n\nI like to store this equipment – the complete list is on page 87 – in a\n“foaling cart” whose drawers keep things organized. My policy is always to\nreturn each item to the same place in the same drawer, so I waste no time\nlooking for it.\n\nPut a list of vital telephone numbers in a handy, conspicuous place in the\nbarn. Your veterinarian's number(s) – including pager and home telephone, if\nyou can get them – go at the top of the list, followed by the helper you've\narranged and (if applicable) the person who's available for emergency hauling.\nPost your directions to the emergency facility as well.\n\n## Final Few Days\n\n### Monitor your mare.\n\nBecause foaling happens so quickly once it begins, you need to observe her\nalmost constantly – waking up every hour when her due date is really close –\nto be sure not to miss it. Consider buying (or borrowing) a closed-circuit TV\nor video cam monitor that enables you to watch her from a distance, or ask\nyour veterinarian about high-tech devices such as the Foal Alert System (see\n“Foal Forecasting” on page 91).\n\nWrap her tail – to make it easier to see under your mare's tail before foaling\nand to help prevent tail hairs from getting into her vagina during the birth.\nBegin wrapping about a week before he expected due date. I like to use a new\nVetRap every day, rather than a resuable Ace bandage, because I find the\nVetRap is less likely to be applied too tightly.\n\n## About the Author\n\nDeborah Borra's Normandy Manor Farm is a Swedish Warmblood breeding facility\nin Western New York's Genesee Valley. For details about her farm and her\nsystem for building the business, go to EquiSearch.com and read “The Things I\nneeded to learn” from our January 2003 issue, just click “Practical Horseman”,\nthen “Online Extra”. More about Deb's program is available online at her\nWebsite: www.normandymanorfarm.com\n\n\| Home \| Stallions \| Horses for Sale \| Mares and Breeding \| Articles \| Contact\nUs \|\n\nCopyright 2009 - D Borra\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.horsechannel.com:80/horse-keeping/mucking-101-81.aspx", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170724020421/http://www.horsechannel.com:80/horse-keeping/mucking-101-81.aspx", "parsed_text": { "title": "Stall Mucking 101", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Stall Mucking 101\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/horse-foaling/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210117092620/https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/horse-foaling/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Horse Foaling", "passages": [ "Newborns evoke a smile and the birth of a foal is no different. Horse owners greatly anticipate the birth of a foal and are wise to prepare the mare for the birth.", "“On average, a mare is pregnant 340 days before giving birth,” notes Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M; College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “But, mare pregnancies can range from 315 to 387 days.”", "“Preparation for foaling should begin prior to the birth,” explains Mays. “Daily exercise will help the mare in foal tone body muscles and maintain a healthy heart and lungs which can benefit the mare and foal during birthing.”", "During the first eight months of pregnancy your mare can maintain nutritional balance on good pasture, quality hay, feed and minerals supplements, but the last three months of pregnancy require dietary changes, notes Mays. The unborn foal doubles in size during the last 90 days. Consequently, there is a great need for more protein, minerals and vitamins to support the foal’s growth. Additionally, the mare needs more nutrients to prepare for lactation. Quality roughage should be the major portion of your mare’s diet.", "“Grain should be reduced the week before foaling,” states Mays. “Oats and bran are good feed choices at this time since they will help decrease the likelihood of constipation. After foaling, grain can be increased gradually to resume full ration.”", "Regular worming will ensure that the mare will not contaminate the pasture and foaling stall with worm larvae which the foal can ingest, explains Mays.", "“Consult your veterinarian about recommended vaccinations for your pregnant mare. Generally, six weeks prior to the foaling date, the mare should receive a tetanus vaccination to boost the antibodies in her colotrum (first milk). A mare will only produce colostrum for the first 6-12 hours after birth, after that she will produce milk. The colostrum helps protect the foal against disease and aids in eliminating fecal material which can build up in its intestinal tract, says Mays.", "“Mares prefer privacy when they are foaling and the majority of mares foal at night,” notes Mays. This could be a survival trait that ensured the mare and foal would be less susceptible to predators during the birthing process when horses were in the wild.”", "Appropriate foaling facilities assure a safe and sanitary environment for the mare and her foal. This may be a grassy paddock or pasture small enough with sufficient lighting to allow visualization of the mare for monitoring the birth process. If a birthing stable be available, it should be at least 12 feet by 14 feet and prepared in advance of the foal’s arrival. The stall as well as water/feed buckets and manger should be cleaned and disinfected. Your veterinarian can suggest the best disinfecting supplies, says Mays. He can also recommend bedding.", "Mares having difficulty with the delivery process may need assistance. Foals are born two front feet first and then their nose follows. Any deviation from this warrants a call to your veterinarian.", "“The mare is in active labor for about 30 minutes and once the foal is born, both mare and foal may lie quiet for another 30 minutes,” notes Mays. “During this quiet time blood is being pumped through the umbilical cord from the mare to the foal. Normally, the umbilical cord breaks on its own below the foal’s abdomen; it should be treated with iodine to prevent infection. Some veterinarians recommend that the foal receive an enema to facilitate the initial evacuation of the rectum. A 30 cc volume of glycerin administered per rectum (use a conventional syringe without a needle) is often effective.”", "“After giving birth, the mare will lick the foal and establish a bond with her offspring,” says Mays. “The licking also helps to clean and dry the foal.”", "If the foal requires assistance to stand, remember the young bones are soft. Aggressive handling can compromise bone structure, especially at the rib cage. Don’t rush in to “help”. Give the foal and mare some time alone unless foal distress is obvious, notes Mays. Mother Nature has done quite well for a long time without human intervention. The foal should stand without assistance within an hour, start nursing within three hours and nurse at least once every hour.", "Some veterinarians prefer to do complete blood count and chemistry on the foal after 12 hours to determine if it received enough colostrum (and therefore antibodies) to help keep it healthy. It is very important that the foal build immunity to fight exposure to bacteria in its new environment.", "Keeping your mare healthy prior to and after foaling will greatly increase the chances of having a healthy foal that will grow to be a healthy horse.", "Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M; University. Stories can be viewed on the Web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to editor@cvm.tamu.edu." ] }, "parsed_md": "Horse Foaling \| CVMBS News\n\n * Home\n * News Stories\n * Pet Talk\n * CVMBS Today\n * Announcements\n * Suggest A Story\n\nWhat can we help you find?\n\nCVMBS News\n\n# Horse Foaling\n\nPosted on March 10, 2011.\n\nNewborns evoke a smile and the birth of a foal is no different. Horse owners\ngreatly anticipate the birth of a foal and are wise to prepare the mare for\nthe birth.\n\n“On average, a mare is pregnant 340 days before giving birth,” notes Dr.\nGlennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M; College of\nVeterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “But, mare pregnancies can range\nfrom 315 to 387 days.”\n\n“Preparation for foaling should begin prior to the birth,” explains Mays.\n“Daily exercise will help the mare in foal tone body muscles and maintain a\nhealthy heart and lungs which can benefit the mare and foal during birthing.”\n\nDuring the first eight months of pregnancy your mare can maintain nutritional\nbalance on good pasture, quality hay, feed and minerals supplements, but the\nlast three months of pregnancy require dietary changes, notes Mays. The unborn\nfoal doubles in size during the last 90 days. Consequently, there is a great\nneed for more protein, minerals and vitamins to support the foal’s growth.\nAdditionally, the mare needs more nutrients to prepare for lactation. Quality\nroughage should be the major portion of your mare’s diet.\n\n“Grain should be reduced the week before foaling,” states Mays. “Oats and bran\nare good feed choices at this time since they will help decrease the\nlikelihood of constipation. After foaling, grain can be increased gradually to\nresume full ration.”\n\nRegular worming will ensure that the mare will not contaminate the pasture and\nfoaling stall with worm larvae which the foal can ingest, explains Mays.\n\n“Consult your veterinarian about recommended vaccinations for your pregnant\nmare. Generally, six weeks prior to the foaling date, the mare should receive\na tetanus vaccination to boost the antibodies in her colotrum (first milk). A\nmare will only produce colostrum for the first 6-12 hours after birth, after\nthat she will produce milk. The colostrum helps protect the foal against\ndisease and aids in eliminating fecal material which can build up in its\nintestinal tract, says Mays.\n\n“Mares prefer privacy when they are foaling and the majority of mares foal at\nnight,” notes Mays. This could be a survival trait that ensured the mare and\nfoal would be less susceptible to predators during the birthing process when\nhorses were in the wild.”\n\nAppropriate foaling facilities assure a safe and sanitary environment for the\nmare and her foal. This may be a grassy paddock or pasture small enough with\nsufficient lighting to allow visualization of the mare for monitoring the\nbirth process. If a birthing stable be available, it should be at least 12\nfeet by 14 feet and prepared in advance of the foal’s arrival. The stall as\nwell as water/feed buckets and manger should be cleaned and disinfected. Your\nveterinarian can suggest the best disinfecting supplies, says Mays. He can\nalso recommend bedding.\n\nMares having difficulty with the delivery process may need assistance. Foals\nare born two front feet first and then their nose follows. Any deviation from\nthis warrants a call to your veterinarian.\n\n“The mare is in active labor for about 30 minutes and once the foal is born,\nboth mare and foal may lie quiet for another 30 minutes,” notes Mays. “During\nthis quiet time blood is being pumped through the umbilical cord from the mare\nto the foal. Normally, the umbilical cord breaks on its own below the foal’s\nabdomen; it should be treated with iodine to prevent infection. Some\nveterinarians recommend that the foal receive an enema to facilitate the\ninitial evacuation of the rectum. A 30 cc volume of glycerin administered per\nrectum (use a conventional syringe without a needle) is often effective.”\n\n“After giving birth, the mare will lick the foal and establish a bond with her\noffspring,” says Mays. “The licking also helps to clean and dry the foal.”\n\nIf the foal requires assistance to stand, remember the young bones are soft.\nAggressive handling can compromise bone structure, especially at the rib cage.\nDon’t rush in to “help”. Give the foal and mare some time alone unless foal\ndistress is obvious, notes Mays. Mother Nature has done quite well for a long\ntime without human intervention. The foal should stand without assistance\nwithin an hour, start nursing within three hours and nurse at least once every\nhour.\n\nSome veterinarians prefer to do complete blood count and chemistry on the foal\nafter 12 hours to determine if it received enough colostrum (and therefore\nantibodies) to help keep it healthy. It is very important that the foal build\nimmunity to fight exposure to bacteria in its new environment.\n\nKeeping your mare healthy prior to and after foaling will greatly increase the\nchances of having a healthy foal that will grow to be a healthy horse.\n\nABOUT PET TALK\n\nPet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical\nSciences, Texas A&M; University. Stories can be viewed on the Web at\nvetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk. 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Good management practices are essential to a successful breeding program. A live, healthy foal represents the investment of considerable time, money and effort. Management is especially important prior to the time the foal is weaned. The mare and foal should be on a regular worming, exercise, vaccination schedule along with an adequate nutritional program. It is also best to establish a relationship with a veterinarian who will be available for advice and/or emergency calls. Early management can impact future health throughout the foal's life.", "The gestation period of the individual mare may change from one year to the next. The \"normal\" length of gestation is 340 days; however this is an average, \"normal \"pregnancies range from 315 to 365 days.", "Approximately four to six weeks prior to the anticipated foaling date, the mare should be boosted with vaccines to provide high levels of antibodies in her colostrum (first milk). Consult your veterinarian for recommendations on which vaccines to administer, but as a minimum, the mare should be boosted with tetanus toxoid.", "The foaling stall should be prepared well in advance. It should be at least 12 by 14, clean, located in a quiet area of the barn and maintained at a comfortable temperature. The stall should be checked over very closely for protruding nails, splintering wood or anything else that could damage the newly born foal. Feed and water containers should be positioned in such a way that they cannot interfere with foaling or injure the newborn foal as it struggles to it's feet and learns to walk. Be sure to have the stall disinfected prior to the mare being introduced.", "Before the mare is brought to the foaling stall, the floors and walls should be cleaned thoroughly. Remove any bedding and lime the floors, scrub the walls, feeder, water bucket and manger with soapy water using a wire brush. After the stall has dried it should be disinfected with povidone-iodine, pine oil or some other product recommended by your vet. Leave the stall open to dry for several days, then spread fresh bedding.", "If possible the stall should contain foaling rails ( boards mounted to the inside of the stall about 10\" off the wall and about 10\" above the ground for the lowest ) to keep the mare off the wall and out of corners. Straw or shredded paper is the bedding of choice over wood chips or sawdust which can adhere to the wet newborn and may irritate the foal's eyes, mucous membranes or interfere with its respiration..", "Many farm managers, owners and veterinarians prefer to foal on clean pasture where there is minimal exposure to infection, but to have the mare inside where she can be closely watched is often much easier. In a stall, assistance can be provided more readily when necessary.", "During the last month of pregnancy the signs observed will help determine when to change feeding practices and when to move prepare foaling stall.", "Move the mare to a foaling stall and change the feed ration. It is recommended that the grain be reduce and a more bulky ration be fed. A mare should be switched to a ration which includes bran at least 1 week before foaling. One pound of oats and two pounds of bran morning and evening is recommended to decrease the likelihood of constipation before and after foaling. This ration will also discourage heavy milk flow, thereby decreasing the chance of scours in the foal and mastitis in the mare. After foaling, the grain can be increased gradually over a ten day period until a full grain ration is resumed.", "Keep the mare in the foaling stall. If possible, an experienced person should attend her. This attendant can be helpful if problems arise but must know his or her limitations and call a veterinarian without delay when problem signs appear. Please look at our list of commonly used items to have on hand at foaling. Wash the mare's the udder and genitalia with a mild soap. Wrap the tail and readjust wrap (remove and reapply) several times each day until foaling is complete.", "STAGE 1 - During the first stage of labor which will last from 2 to 24 hours, the muscles of the pelvic girdle relax, allowing the bones to spread so the foal can be positioned toward the birth canal. Movement is often noticeable as the foal turns into position. The abdominal wall above the flank and behind the ribs becomes concave, and the tailhead becomes more prominent. Uterine contractions cause nervousness, erratic eating, sweating, pacing, tail switching and frequent urination. Colic can also cause these signs, and it is possible for a mare to become colicky from constipation prior to foaling. If the colic signs become severe or the signs continue for hours, call a veterinarian.", "STAGE 2 - The second stage of labor can last from a few to 30 minutes and include contractions and delivery. It is important to leave the mare alone at this point if birth is progressing normally. Disturbances may interrupt or prolong the birth process. The mare has very powerful uterine contractions, and when the unborn foal is positioned in the birth canal properly, delivery can occur in a relatively short period of time (10 to 15 minutes). Birth usually occurs shortly after the outer water bag ruptures.", "If birth does not occur within a reasonable length of time (20 to 30 minutes) after strong contractions begin or shortly after the rupture of the water bag, malpositioning may be present, and a veterinarian should be notified. Presentation of the foal's front feet occurs first in a normal delivery, soles down, relatively close together, one slightly more advanced than the other to help reduce the circumference of the foal's shoulders and easing passage through the pelvis, the nose of the foal should be tucked between the extended forelegs near the knees.", "Most mares position themselves on their sides, with their legs fully extended during the delivery of the foal; however, some insist on standing. Standing mares should be held to prevent excessive walking. If the mare delivers standing, someone should catch the foal and gently lower it to the ground to prevent injuring the newborn foal and to prevent the tearing of the umbilical opening in the abdominal wall and predispose the foal to a hernia. The urachus (tube leading to the urinary bladder) may also tear, causing urine leakage into the foals abdomen. If the mare lies down next to a wall or fence, make sure there is plenty of room for the foal's delivery, or cause the mare to rise and allow her to select another location not so close to an obstacle.", "The mare will usually rest after the passage of the shoulders and again after the passage of the hips. Do not pull on a foal progressing slowly through the vagina. If birth progress stops for more than ten minutes in one spot, apply gentle traction times with the contractions. If the foal feels \"locked in,\" rotate the body one way, then the other; this might allow the hips to slip through the pelvic opening of the mare. Call a veterinarian if this technique is not immediately successful. Walk the mare until the veterinarian arrives. Suspect malposition of the foal and call a veterinarian when:", "As the foal emerges, the inner sac usually breaks. If the sac does not break, free the foal from the sac and wipe the nose and mouth. Foals not breathing well should be rubbed vigorously with a towel to stimulate breathing. Allow the foal to lie quietly behind the mare for 10 to 25 minutes until the pulsation's in the umbilical cord cease. This allows the foal to receive the blood remaining in the placenta still attached to the uterus. Then crush or cut the navel cord and separate it three inches from the body and dip in antiseptic to destroy bacteria, help dry up the stump, and prevent infections. Dip the stump again in a few hours. Some individuals also dip the feet (a possible portal of entry for bacteria). Caution should be used as a mare's disposition can change quickly from friendly to aggressive at this time due to maternal instinct.", "STAGE 3 - The afterbirth is expelled during the final stage of labor with the aid of uterine contractions. This process usually occurs within three hours, with normal range from 10 minutes to 8 hours. The placenta should be tied in a knot that hangs above the mares hocks to prevent her from stepping on it and tearing it out prematurely. Premature pulling of the placenta can cause irreparable damage to the mare's reproductive tract and may cause part of the placenta to be retained.", "Once the membranes are expelled, these contractions continue to decrease the size of the uterus. Colicky symptoms may also appear at this time which are caused by contractions of the uterine muscles. The placenta is expelled inside out. Membranes which are not expelled within four hours are considered retained. Do not pull on these retained membranes. Tie them near the mare's vulva to keep the mare from walking on them. A veterinarian should treat a mare with retained afterbirth to prevent possible uterine infection and founder (laminitis). Membranes which are passed should be saved in the plastic bag for the veterinarian to examine. Self examination can be performed, you can fill the placenta with water, any tears or missing parts may indicate the mare has retained a portion of the placenta. Retained placenta, even small pieces, could impair future breeding ability.", "During this time, the mare will clean the foal which should be trying to stand. Foals not standing within the first 2 to 4 hours after birth may be weak or abnormal and may require special treatment. The mare should be \"milked out\" and the foal fed 4 to 8 ounces. This will stimulate most of the slow starters. The foal also needs first milk (colostrum) before 6 hours pass to help combat disease and to aid in eliminating fecal material which has built up in the intestinal tract.", "\"Milking out\" a small amount of milk by hand will open and clean the teat ducts. Check the teats for soreness. Some mares will not accept their foal readily if their udder is inflamed. Once on his feet, the foal will generally find his way to the udder. Let the foal find the teat himself; to help him by forcing his head is futile. Maiden mares should be held during this first nursing in the event they become anxious and kick at the foal.", "An enema to help the foal pass meconium (sticky feces in the rectum and colon) is a preventive step because retained meconium in the intestine can harden and become impacted, causing the foal to strain to defecate and flag his tail back and forth. A word of warning regarding the enema: lubricate the tip and gently place no more than 1 inches inside the anus and all care should be taken to prevent the perforation of the intestine. The foal usually passes pieces of yellow-yellow brown manure (meconium). If the foal fails to defecate, becomes constipated or colicky, call a veterinarian.", "Soon after parturition a veterinarian should examine the mare and foal for abnormalities such as cleft palate, heart defects, cataracts and musculoskeletal disorders. At this time, the veterinarian can also vaccinate against tetanus and administer any appropriate antibiotics. He should also examine the mare for damage to the reproductive tract and palpate the udder to check for mastitis. The mare should receive a tetanus toxoid injection at this time. The placenta should be examined to make sure it is completely intact.", "Good foaling management is an important aspect for optimum health and survivability of both the mare and the foal.\nGo To Top NEXT Article" ] }, "parsed_md": "Foaling Management\n\n### The Foaling Mare Management Guidelines\n\nThe birth of a foal is a highly anticipated event for many horse owners. Good\nmanagement practices are essential to a successful breeding program. A live,\nhealthy foal represents the investment of considerable time, money and effort.\nManagement is especially important prior to the time the foal is weaned. The\nmare and foal should be on a regular worming, exercise, vaccination schedule\nalong with an adequate nutritional program. It is also best to establish a\nrelationship with a veterinarian who will be available for advice and/or\nemergency calls. Early management can impact future health throughout the\nfoal's life.\n\nThe gestation period of the individual mare may change from one year to the\nnext. The \"normal\" length of gestation is 340 days; however this is an\naverage, \"normal \"pregnancies range from 315 to 365 days.\n\nPRE-PARTURATION FOAL PROTECTION\n\nApproximately four to six weeks prior to the anticipated foaling date, the\nmare should be boosted with vaccines to provide high levels of antibodies in\nher colostrum (first milk). Consult your veterinarian for recommendations on\nwhich vaccines to administer, but as a minimum, the mare should be boosted\nwith tetanus toxoid.\n\nPREPARING THE STALL\n\nThe foaling stall should be prepared well in advance. It should be at least 12\nby 14, clean, located in a quiet area of the barn and maintained at a\ncomfortable temperature. The stall should be checked over very closely for\nprotruding nails, splintering wood or anything else that could damage the\nnewly born foal. Feed and water containers should be positioned in such a way\nthat they cannot interfere with foaling or injure the newborn foal as it\nstruggles to it's feet and learns to walk. Be sure to have the stall\ndisinfected prior to the mare being introduced.\n\nBefore the mare is brought to the foaling stall, the floors and walls should\nbe cleaned thoroughly. Remove any bedding and lime the floors, scrub the\nwalls, feeder, water bucket and manger with soapy water using a wire brush.\nAfter the stall has dried it should be disinfected with povidone-iodine, pine\noil or some other product recommended by your vet. Leave the stall open to dry\nfor several days, then spread fresh bedding.\n\nIf possible the stall should contain foaling rails ( boards mounted to the\ninside of the stall about 10\" off the wall and about 10\" above the ground for\nthe lowest ) to keep the mare off the wall and out of corners. Straw or\nshredded paper is the bedding of choice over wood chips or sawdust which can\nadhere to the wet newborn and may irritate the foal's eyes, mucous membranes\nor interfere with its respiration..\n\nMany farm managers, owners and veterinarians prefer to foal on clean pasture\nwhere there is minimal exposure to infection, but to have the mare inside\nwhere she can be closely watched is often much easier. In a stall, assistance\ncan be provided more readily when necessary.\n\nDuring the last month of pregnancy the signs observed will help determine when\nto change feeding practices and when to move prepare foaling stall.\n\nSIGNS OF APPROACHING FOALING\n\nMares may exhibit all or none of the following signs:\n\n * Musculature around the tail head becomes soft and flaccid 2 to 4 weeks before foaling.\n * The genitalia relaxes\n * The udder begins to fill during the same period.\n * The mare may show signs of uneasiness during the last two weeks of gestation\n * Waxing of the teats (sticky droplets on the ends of the teats) occurs 24 to 28 hours before parturition.\n * Milky fluid may leak from the teats for hours or days before labor onset.\n * Protrusion of \"Milk Veins\" along the lower side of the abdomen.\n * Some mares, especially maiden mares, might not produce milk until after foaling.\n * Tail or Hindquarters rubbing.\n\nONE WEEK BEFORE EXPECTED FOALING\n\nMove the mare to a foaling stall and change the feed ration. It is recommended\nthat the grain be reduce and a more bulky ration be fed. A mare should be\nswitched to a ration which includes bran at least 1 week before foaling. One\npound of oats and two pounds of bran morning and evening is recommended to\ndecrease the likelihood of constipation before and after foaling. This ration\nwill also discourage heavy milk flow, thereby decreasing the chance of scours\nin the foal and mastitis in the mare. After foaling, the grain can be\nincreased gradually over a ten day period until a full grain ration is\nresumed.\n\nFINAL PREPARATIONS\n\nKeep the mare in the foaling stall. If possible, an experienced person should\nattend her. This attendant can be helpful if problems arise but must know his\nor her limitations and call a veterinarian without delay when problem signs\nappear. Please look at our list of commonly used items to have on hand at\nfoaling. Wash the mare's the udder and genitalia with a mild soap. Wrap the\ntail and readjust wrap (remove and reapply) several times each day until\nfoaling is complete.\n\nThe Three Stages of Labor\n\nSTAGE 1 - During the first stage of labor which will last from 2 to 24 hours,\nthe muscles of the pelvic girdle relax, allowing the bones to spread so the\nfoal can be positioned toward the birth canal. Movement is often noticeable as\nthe foal turns into position. The abdominal wall above the flank and behind\nthe ribs becomes concave, and the tailhead becomes more prominent. Uterine\ncontractions cause nervousness, erratic eating, sweating, pacing, tail\nswitching and frequent urination. Colic can also cause these signs, and it is\npossible for a mare to become colicky from constipation prior to foaling. If\nthe colic signs become severe or the signs continue for hours, call a\nveterinarian.\n\nSTAGE 2 - The second stage of labor can last from a few to 30 minutes and\ninclude contractions and delivery. It is important to leave the mare alone at\nthis point if birth is progressing normally. Disturbances may interrupt or\nprolong the birth process. The mare has very powerful uterine contractions,\nand when the unborn foal is positioned in the birth canal properly, delivery\ncan occur in a relatively short period of time (10 to 15 minutes). Birth\nusually occurs shortly after the outer water bag ruptures.\n\nIf birth does not occur within a reasonable length of time (20 to 30 minutes)\nafter strong contractions begin or shortly after the rupture of the water bag,\nmalpositioning may be present, and a veterinarian should be notified.\nPresentation of the foal's front feet occurs first in a normal delivery, soles\ndown, relatively close together, one slightly more advanced than the other to\nhelp reduce the circumference of the foal's shoulders and easing passage\nthrough the pelvis, the nose of the foal should be tucked between the extended\nforelegs near the knees.\n\nMost mares position themselves on their sides, with their legs fully extended\nduring the delivery of the foal; however, some insist on standing. Standing\nmares should be held to prevent excessive walking. If the mare delivers\nstanding, someone should catch the foal and gently lower it to the ground to\nprevent injuring the newborn foal and to prevent the tearing of the umbilical\nopening in the abdominal wall and predispose the foal to a hernia. The urachus\n(tube leading to the urinary bladder) may also tear, causing urine leakage\ninto the foals abdomen. If the mare lies down next to a wall or fence, make\nsure there is plenty of room for the foal's delivery, or cause the mare to\nrise and allow her to select another location not so close to an obstacle.\n\nThe mare will usually rest after the passage of the shoulders and again after\nthe passage of the hips. Do not pull on a foal progressing slowly through the\nvagina. If birth progress stops for more than ten minutes in one spot, apply\ngentle traction times with the contractions. If the foal feels \"locked in,\"\nrotate the body one way, then the other; this might allow the hips to slip\nthrough the pelvic opening of the mare. Call a veterinarian if this technique\nis not immediately successful. Walk the mare until the veterinarian arrives.\nSuspect malposition of the foal and call a veterinarian when:\n\n * only one foot is present\n * more than two feet are visible\n * feet are upside down\n * the nose does not appear\n * the nose appears without the front feet.\n\nAs the foal emerges, the inner sac usually breaks. If the sac does not break,\nfree the foal from the sac and wipe the nose and mouth. Foals not breathing\nwell should be rubbed vigorously with a towel to stimulate breathing. Allow\nthe foal to lie quietly behind the mare for 10 to 25 minutes until the\npulsation's in the umbilical cord cease. This allows the foal to receive the\nblood remaining in the placenta still attached to the uterus. Then crush or\ncut the navel cord and separate it three inches from the body and dip in\nantiseptic to destroy bacteria, help dry up the stump, and prevent infections.\nDip the stump again in a few hours. Some individuals also dip the feet (a\npossible portal of entry for bacteria). Caution should be used as a mare's\ndisposition can change quickly from friendly to aggressive at this time due to\nmaternal instinct.\n\nSTAGE 3 - The afterbirth is expelled during the final stage of labor with the\naid of uterine contractions. This process usually occurs within three hours,\nwith normal range from 10 minutes to 8 hours. The placenta should be tied in a\nknot that hangs above the mares hocks to prevent her from stepping on it and\ntearing it out prematurely. Premature pulling of the placenta can cause\nirreparable damage to the mare's reproductive tract and may cause part of the\nplacenta to be retained.\n\nOnce the membranes are expelled, these contractions continue to decrease the\nsize of the uterus. Colicky symptoms may also appear at this time which are\ncaused by contractions of the uterine muscles. The placenta is expelled inside\nout. Membranes which are not expelled within four hours are considered\nretained. Do not pull on these retained membranes. Tie them near the mare's\nvulva to keep the mare from walking on them. A veterinarian should treat a\nmare with retained afterbirth to prevent possible uterine infection and\nfounder (laminitis). Membranes which are passed should be saved in the plastic\nbag for the veterinarian to examine. Self examination can be performed, you\ncan fill the placenta with water, any tears or missing parts may indicate the\nmare has retained a portion of the placenta. Retained placenta, even small\npieces, could impair future breeding ability.\n\nDuring this time, the mare will clean the foal which should be trying to\nstand. Foals not standing within the first 2 to 4 hours after birth may be\nweak or abnormal and may require special treatment. The mare should be \"milked\nout\" and the foal fed 4 to 8 ounces. This will stimulate most of the slow\nstarters. The foal also needs first milk (colostrum) before 6 hours pass to\nhelp combat disease and to aid in eliminating fecal material which has built\nup in the intestinal tract.\n\n\"Milking out\" a small amount of milk by hand will open and clean the teat\nducts. Check the teats for soreness. Some mares will not accept their foal\nreadily if their udder is inflamed. Once on his feet, the foal will generally\nfind his way to the udder. Let the foal find the teat himself; to help him by\nforcing his head is futile. Maiden mares should be held during this first\nnursing in the event they become anxious and kick at the foal.\n\nAn enema to help the foal pass meconium (sticky feces in the rectum and colon)\nis a preventive step because retained meconium in the intestine can harden and\nbecome impacted, causing the foal to strain to defecate and flag his tail back\nand forth. A word of warning regarding the enema: lubricate the tip and gently\nplace no more than 1 inches inside the anus and all care should be taken to\nprevent the perforation of the intestine. The foal usually passes pieces of\nyellow-yellow brown manure (meconium). If the foal fails to defecate, becomes\nconstipated or colicky, call a veterinarian.\n\nSoon after parturition a veterinarian should examine the mare and foal for\nabnormalities such as cleft palate, heart defects, cataracts and\nmusculoskeletal disorders. At this time, the veterinarian can also vaccinate\nagainst tetanus and administer any appropriate antibiotics. He should also\nexamine the mare for damage to the reproductive tract and palpate the udder to\ncheck for mastitis. The mare should receive a tetanus toxoid injection at this\ntime. The placenta should be examined to make sure it is completely intact.\n\n \n \n Good foaling management is an important aspect for optimum health and survivability of both the mare and the foal.\n\nGo To Top NEXT Article \n \n--- \n \n###### This information is for educational purposes only, please consult your\nveterinarian for further advise and procedures.\n\nBACK to List of Articles\n\n" } ]
322,523	How To Clean a Hermit Crab Tank	Before you clean your hermit crab tank, remove the crabs and place them in a separate container with high walls. Take out any decorations, shells, toys, and hiding boxes, then scoop out the substrate. Wipe down the tank with a 3% bleach solution, then rinse out the tank thoroughly with clean water. Once the tank is clean, rinse off the toys and decorations with dechlorinated water, and boil the crabs’ food and water dishes to sanitize them.	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Hermit crabs live in large groups in the wild and do best in groups of three or more.", "Scientific Name:\| coenobita spp ---\|--- Average Adult Size\| 2 to 6 inches long, depending on species Average Life Span\| 10+ years with proper care, depending on species Diet\| omnivore", "Will reach adult size in 2 years, depending on species and under ideal conditions; upgrade habitat size as your hermit crab grows.", "Fresh, clean, chlorinefree water should be available at all times; may not drink from a bowl but will rely on moisture on plants.", "Habitat - Provide climbing décor and hiding areas; new shells should be a bit bigger than the current shell. Maintain 70 to 80% humidity by misting daily as needed (required to keep gills moist, prevent dehydration and ease molting).", "Substrate - Sand, mixed with a mulchtype substrate such as coconut fiber bedding; can also include sphagnum moss; substrate should be at least 3 inches deep.", "Temperature - Temperature gradient (80°F for the warm end and 70°F for the cool end); recommend low wattage incandescent bulb (appropriate for the size of the habitat).", "Water - Keep two shallow dishes of water in the habitat at all times: one with fresh, de-chlorinated water and one with marine saltwater with a specific gravity range of 1.021 - 1.026. The water should not be any deeper than 0.25 to 0.50 inch; any deeper and your hermit crab could drown. A sponge can be placed in the dish to help your hermit crab climb in and out, but change the sponge frequently to avoid bacteria growth.", "Usually molt once or twice a year; will bury itself in the sand. Don’t disturb the process as the crab is very fragile. Protect the molting crab by placing a divider in the tank or moving the other crabs to another tank. Ensure proper humidity.", "Thoroughly clean and disinfect the habitat at least once a week: place hermit crab in a secure habitat; scrub the tank and furnishings with a 3% bleach solution; rinse thoroughly with water, removing all traces of bleach smell; dry the tank and furnishings completely and add clean substrate.", "Health Issue\| Symptoms or Causes\| Suggested Action ---\|---\|--- Health Issue Mites\| Symptoms or Causes Mites appear in the habitat or directly on the crab\| Suggested Action Completely clean habitat, replace substrate and bathe crab in lukewarm water. Ensure no mites are visible on the crab before returning to clean habitat. Health Issue Loss of limbs\| Symptoms or Causes Loss of limbs can be due to stress from an improper environment (humidity, temperature, cleanliness) or fighting with another hermit crab.\| Suggested Action Ensure habitat is clean and properly set up with humidity and temperature within their preferred range or identify and separate the aggressor.", "Ask a store partner about Petco’s selection of books on hermit crabs and the variety of private brand products available for the care and happiness of your new pet. 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Hermit\ncrabs live in large groups in the wild and do best in groups of three or more.\n\n## Hermit Crab Facts\n\nScientific Name:\| coenobita spp \n---\|--- \nAverage Adult Size\| 2 to 6 inches long, depending on species \nAverage Life Span\| 10+ years with proper care, depending on species \nDiet\| omnivore \n \nWill reach adult size in 2 years, depending on species and under ideal\nconditions; upgrade habitat size as your hermit crab grows.\n\n## Hermit Crab Accessories\n\n * #### Hermit Crab Tanks\n\n * #### Hermit Crab Heat Lamps\n\n * #### Hermit Crab Sand\n\n * #### Hermit Crab Shells\n\n#### Hermit Crab Tanks\n\n#### Hermit Crab Heat Lamps\n\n#### Hermit Crab Sand\n\n#### Hermit Crab Shells\n\nprevious next\n\n## Diet\n\nWell-balanced hermit crab diet consists of:\n\n * High-quality commercial hermit crab food.\n * Recommend vegetables (spinach, carrots and romaine lettuce) and noncitrus fruits (mangoes, coconut and papaya) as treats.\n * Nuts, seaweed, brine shrimp and fish flakes can also be offered as treats.\n * Provide carotene and calcium supplements (such as cuttlebone).\n\n## Feeding\n\nThings to remember when feeding your hermit crab:\n\n * Fresh, clean, chlorinefree water should be available at all times; may not drink from a bowl but will rely on moisture on plants.\n * Crush all pelleted foods before feeding; feed at night.\n * Hermit crabs appreciate variety in their diet.\n\n## Housing\n\n * Size - Appropriately sized and shaped habitat to accommodate adult hermit crab behavior and exercise, at least 10 gallons.\n * Habitat - Provide climbing décor and hiding areas; new shells should be a bit bigger than the current shell. Maintain 70 to 80% humidity by misting daily as needed (required to keep gills moist, prevent dehydration and ease molting).\n * Substrate - Sand, mixed with a mulchtype substrate such as coconut fiber bedding; can also include sphagnum moss; substrate should be at least 3 inches deep.\n * Temperature - Temperature gradient (80°F for the warm end and 70°F for the cool end); recommend low wattage incandescent bulb (appropriate for the size of the habitat).\n * Lighting - Hermit crabs are nocturnal, so you may provide a low wattage nocturnal bulb for nighttime viewing.\n * Water - Keep two shallow dishes of water in the habitat at all times: one with fresh, de-chlorinated water and one with marine saltwater with a specific gravity range of 1.021 - 1.026. The water should not be any deeper than 0.25 to 0.50 inch; any deeper and your hermit crab could drown. A sponge can be placed in the dish to help your hermit crab climb in and out, but change the sponge frequently to avoid bacteria growth.\n * House hermit crabs in groups of three or more, but do not house different invertebrate species together.\n\n## Normal Behavior\n\n * Hermit crabs are social and should be housed in groups of three or more.\n * Usually molt once or twice a year; will bury itself in the sand. Don’t disturb the process as the crab is very fragile. Protect the molting crab by placing a divider in the tank or moving the other crabs to another tank. Ensure proper humidity.\n\n## Habitat Maintenance\n\n * Thoroughly clean and disinfect the habitat at least once a week: place hermit crab in a secure habitat; scrub the tank and furnishings with a 3% bleach solution; rinse thoroughly with water, removing all traces of bleach smell; dry the tank and furnishings completely and add clean substrate.\n\n## Grooming & Hygiene\n\n * Place hermit crabs into their saltwater dish daily and allow them to exit at their leisure.\n\n## Health\n\n### Signs of a Healthy Animal\n\n * Healthy appetite\n * Active\n\n### Red Flags\n\nIf you notice any of these signs, contact your veterinarian.\n\n * Lethargy\n * Abandons shell and doesn’t return\n * Loss of appetite\n * Loss of limbs\n\n### Common Health Issues\n\nHealth Issue\| Symptoms or Causes\| Suggested Action \n---\|---\|--- \nHealth Issue Mites\| Symptoms or Causes Mites appear in the habitat or directly\non the crab\| Suggested Action Completely clean habitat, replace substrate and\nbathe crab in lukewarm water. Ensure no mites are visible on the crab before\nreturning to clean habitat. \nHealth Issue Loss of limbs\| Symptoms or Causes Loss of limbs can be due to\nstress from an improper environment (humidity, temperature, cleanliness) or\nfighting with another hermit crab.\| Suggested Action Ensure habitat is clean\nand properly set up with humidity and temperature within their preferred range\nor identify and separate the aggressor. \n \n## Shopping list for needed supplies:\n\n * appropriately sized habitat\n * commercial hermit crab food\n * treats\n * substrate\n * moss\n * cuttlebone\n * food and water dishes\n * hideaway place\n * climbing décor\n * plants\n * low wattage nocturnal bulb\n * book about hermit crabs\n\nDownload as PDF\n\n## Sources\n\nAsk a store partner about Petco’s selection of books on hermit crabs and the\nvariety of private brand products available for the care and happiness of your\nnew pet. 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By using the site, you agree to the uses of cookies and other technology as outlined in our Policy, and to our Terms of Use.", "Hermit crabs are clean animals by nature, but they still need a little help from you. Unlike their wild counterparts, your crabs can't avoid their waste, so they rely on you to keep their sand tidy. Also, bacteria can build up on their climbing toys and food dishes, but spending a little time cleaning can keep your hermit crab healthy and happy.", "Often an aquarium, your crab's habitat—often called a crabitat—needs to be cleaned periodically, usually every few weeks. Your crab can survive in a safe container for a little while, so gently transfer him along with a small amount of sand. Take out all the toys and dishes and pour out the sand and gravel. Hermit crabs are sensitive to the chlorine found in most tap water, so use filtered water or water treated with a dechlorinator to wipe down the inside of the habitat. Don't use any chemicals, which can harm the crabs. Instead, a clean rag dampened with hot water should do the trick. Once the habitat is dry, add sand and toys, then your crab.", "Although the sand needs to be replaced occasionally—about twice a year, in many cases—it needs cleaning a couple times a week. If your hermit crab is a neat one who doesn't turn over his water dishes, all you have to do is slide a plastic sand scooper through the sand. The scooper sorts debris, such as waste, discarded food and pieces of exoskeleton, out of the sand so you can dump it in the trash. If your crab likes to dump out his water, you might need to scoop out the wet sand and let it dry before returning it to the crabitat. Wet sand can grow mold, exposing your crab to dangerous organisms.", "Hermit crabs enjoy climbing, burrowing and hiding, so toys such as fake driftwood or small clay pots help make a crabitat a home. Wipe the toys down every couple of weeks with warm, dechlorinated water. Do the same with the food and water bowls, but wipe them every day—make sure the food bowl is completely dry before putting it back in the habitat. When you pull everything out of the aquarium to wipe it down, boil the dishes and toys in for a few minutes to completely kill any bacteria that's accumulating. Let them cool and dry before replacing them in the habitat.", "Your crab usually changes shells when he molts, but he might opt for a change in between molts on a whim. It's a good idea to keep a couple of shell choices in the habitat just in case. Before you put them in, boil the shells for a few minutes, rinse them in dechlorinated water and let them air-dry.", "Note: Depending on which text editor you're pasting into, you might have to add the italics to the site name." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Clean Hermit Crab Supplies \| Animals - mom.me\n\nOur Privacy/Cookie Policy contains detailed information about the types of\ncookies & related technology on our site, and some ways to opt out. By using\nthe site, you agree to the uses of cookies and other technology as outlined in\nour Policy, and to our Terms of Use.\n\nClose\n\n * Cats\n * Dogs\n * Small Pets\n * Other Animals\n\nSkip to main content.\n\n# How to Clean Hermit Crab Supplies\n\nBy Rob Harris\n\nBrand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images\n\nHermit crabs are clean animals by nature, but they still need a little help\nfrom you. Unlike their wild counterparts, your crabs can't avoid their waste,\nso they rely on you to keep their sand tidy. Also, bacteria can build up on\ntheir climbing toys and food dishes, but spending a little time cleaning can\nkeep your hermit crab healthy and happy.\n\n## Habitat\n\nOften an aquarium, your crab's habitat—often called a crabitat—needs to be\ncleaned periodically, usually every few weeks. Your crab can survive in a safe\ncontainer for a little while, so gently transfer him along with a small amount\nof sand. Take out all the toys and dishes and pour out the sand and gravel.\nHermit crabs are sensitive to the chlorine found in most tap water, so use\nfiltered water or water treated with a dechlorinator to wipe down the inside\nof the habitat. Don't use any chemicals, which can harm the crabs. Instead, a\nclean rag dampened with hot water should do the trick. Once the habitat is\ndry, add sand and toys, then your crab.\n\n## Sand\n\nAlthough the sand needs to be replaced occasionally—about twice a year, in\nmany cases—it needs cleaning a couple times a week. If your hermit crab is a\nneat one who doesn't turn over his water dishes, all you have to do is slide a\nplastic sand scooper through the sand. The scooper sorts debris, such as\nwaste, discarded food and pieces of exoskeleton, out of the sand so you can\ndump it in the trash. If your crab likes to dump out his water, you might need\nto scoop out the wet sand and let it dry before returning it to the crabitat.\nWet sand can grow mold, exposing your crab to dangerous organisms.\n\n## Toys and Dishes\n\nHermit crabs enjoy climbing, burrowing and hiding, so toys such as fake\ndriftwood or small clay pots help make a crabitat a home. Wipe the toys down\nevery couple of weeks with warm, dechlorinated water. Do the same with the\nfood and water bowls, but wipe them every day—make sure the food bowl is\ncompletely dry before putting it back in the habitat. When you pull everything\nout of the aquarium to wipe it down, boil the dishes and toys in for a few\nminutes to completely kill any bacteria that's accumulating. Let them cool and\ndry before replacing them in the habitat.\n\n## Shells\n\nYour crab usually changes shells when he molts, but he might opt for a change\nin between molts on a whim. It's a good idea to keep a couple of shell choices\nin the habitat just in case. Before you put them in, boil the shells for a few\nminutes, rinse them in dechlorinated water and let them air-dry.\n\n#### References (2)\n\n * Hermit Crabs: Basic Crab Care\n * Florida Marine Research: Frequently Asked Questions About Land Hermit Crabs\n\n#### Photo Credits\n\n * Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images\n\nCite this Article\n\n##### Choose Citation Style\n\nHarris, Rob. \"How to Clean Hermit Crab Supplies.\" Animals - mom.me,\nhttp://animals.mom.me/clean-hermit-crab-supplies-1646.html. Accessed 05 July\n2018.\n\nHarris, Rob. (n.d.). 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All Rights Reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://cornishrockpools.com/how-to-rock-pool/how-to-pick-up-a-crab-my-top-5-tips/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201024173642/https://cornishrockpools.com/how-to-rock-pool/how-to-pick-up-a-crab-my-top-5-tips/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Pick up a Crab – My Top 5 Tips", "passages": [ "Crabs are amazing animals. No wonder we love to find them in the Cornish rock pools. They’re also sentient creatures that need to stay cool and wet and to be handled very gently.", "Whether you’re rock pooling or crabbing this summer, here are 5 top tips to keep yourself and the crabs safe and happy. Have fun!", "If the crab is running around you’ll struggle to get a grip and you’ll both get hurt. Before you try to pick it up, press a finger gently but firmly in the centre of its shell. It then won’t be able to move and you have time to get a good grip.", "If the crab’s shell feels soft, let it go straight away and don’t try to handle it. It has just moulted its old shell and is very vulnerable until the new one hardens.", "This is the only sure way to pick a crab up without getting pinched. Crabs can get injured if you drop them so it’s good for them too if you use this trick.", "Put your thumb and one finger either side of the crab’s shell, just below the base of the pincer legs. When you have a good grip ‘under the armpits’, you can pick the crab up without being pinched. If you’re picking up a large crab, you’ll need a hand each side.", "A crab needs to stay cool and wet to be healthy. After you have looked at your crab, remember to return it immediately to either a large, full bucket of seawater or to the pool in which you found it.", "Don’t keep a crab in a bucket for more than a few minutes – the water can heat up quickly. Either change the water or return the crab to the sea.", "Crabs are generally solitary, territorial creatures and they hate being forced into close quarters with other crabs. If you put crabs together they’ll attack and maybe even eat each other.", "Look at the underside of a crab to see if it’s a male or female. You can tell from the shape of the tail. The male has a pointed triangle tail and the female’s tail is a wider, u shape. This is where she keeps her eggs.", "There are lots of different species of crabs, hermit crabs, porcelain crabs and squat lobsters on Cornish beaches. Pick up a shore identification guide and see how many you can find.", "Montagu’s crab with eggs tucked under her tail. If you find a crab with eggs, put her straight back where you found her.The moult (discarded shell) of a hairy crab. The live crab has grown and stepped out of this shell.Baby shore crabs come in many colours and patterns.", "If you find anything interesting, please take a photo if possible, contact me and let the Cornwall Wildlife Trust know.", "Remember to put your crab back exactly where you found it. If you have turned any stones, leave them the right way up.", "Someone recently asked me how to pick up a crab I said ask someone else to do it for you, so they did they asked me. Point to note lots of crabs curl up and chill if you turn them upside down and totally agree with you on buckets Heather, hate seeing kids mistakenly killing the animals they love.", "Thanks Mark. I think asking someone else is an excellent plan, both for those who are unsure and might drop and injure the crab ... and also for me when some kid brings in a giant Velvet swimming crab during a rockpool ramble and expects me to pick it up from the bottom of a narrow bucket while it’s reared up ready to pinch as soon as I put my hand in. Not sure I’ll get any volunteers though! Yes, some crabs do curl up. Edible crabs are often called ‘dormeurs’ in French (sleepers) because they tuck in and pretend to sleep when you pick them up. Not all crabs know about chilling though... and will go for you no matter what! 😀 I’ll keep trying to convince the rest of the world about the one crab per bucket rule. I hate seeing crabs dying in overcrowded buckets." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Pick up a Crab – My Top 5 Tips \| Cornish Rock Pools\n\n# Cornish Rock Pools\n\nSearch\n\n# How to Pick up a Crab – My Top 5 Tips\n\nCrabs are amazing animals. No wonder we love to find them in the Cornish rock\npools. They’re also sentient creatures that need to stay cool and wet and to\nbe handled very gently.\n\nA large edible crab in a crevice\n\nAnxious about those pincers?\n\nWhether you’re rock pooling or crabbing this summer, here are 5 top tips to\nkeep yourself and the crabs safe and happy. Have fun!\n\n1\\. Don’t get pinched!\n\nIf the crab is running around you’ll struggle to get a grip and you’ll both\nget hurt. Before you try to pick it up, press a finger gently but firmly in\nthe centre of its shell. It then won’t be able to move and you have time to\nget a good grip.\n\nIf the crab’s shell feels soft, let it go straight away and don’t try to\nhandle it. It has just moulted its old shell and is very vulnerable until the\nnew one hardens.\n\n2\\. Lift from under the armpits.\n\nThis is the only sure way to pick a crab up without getting pinched. Crabs can\nget injured if you drop them so it’s good for them too if you use this trick.\n\nPut your thumb and one finger either side of the crab’s shell, just below the\nbase of the pincer legs. When you have a good grip ‘under the armpits’, you\ncan pick the crab up without being pinched. If you’re picking up a large crab,\nyou’ll need a hand each side.\n\nHold a crab under the armpits of its pincer legs. Green shore crab.\n\n3\\. A wet crab is a happy crab.\n\nA crab needs to stay cool and wet to be healthy. After you have looked at your\ncrab, remember to return it immediately to either a large, full bucket of\nseawater or to the pool in which you found it.\n\nDon’t keep a crab in a bucket for more than a few minutes – the water can heat\nup quickly. Either change the water or return the crab to the sea.\n\n4\\. One at a time\n\nTry to keep to one crab per bucket and return the crab quickly to where you\nfound it.\n\nCrabs are generally solitary, territorial creatures and they hate being forced\ninto close quarters with other crabs. If you put crabs together they’ll attack\nand maybe even eat each other.\n\n5\\. Now you’re both happy, take a close look.\n\nCrabs are pretty cool. Use my guide to identify what species you’ve found.\n\nDid you know?\n\n * Those pincers are capable of cracking open shells\n * When a crab grows, it steps out of its shell, legs and all and a new shell hardens.\n * Look at the underside of a crab to see if it’s a male or female. You can tell from the shape of the tail. The male has a pointed triangle tail and the female’s tail is a wider, u shape. This is where she keeps her eggs.\n * There are lots of different species of crabs, hermit crabs, porcelain crabs and squat lobsters on Cornish beaches. Pick up a shore identification guide and see how many you can find.\n * Baby crabs come in a huge range of colours.\n * Barnacles and crabs are related – they’re both crustaceans.\n\nMontagu’s crab with eggs tucked under her tail. If you find a crab with eggs,\nput her straight back where you found her.The moult (discarded shell) of a\nhairy crab. The live crab has grown and stepped out of this shell.Baby shore\ncrabs come in many colours and patterns.\n\nBefore you go...\n\nIf you find anything interesting, please take a photo if possible, contact me\nand let the Cornwall Wildlife Trust know.\n\nRemember to put your crab back exactly where you found it. If you have turned\nany stones, leave them the right way up.\n\n### Share this:\n\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n\n### Like this:\n\nLike Loading...\n\n## 5 thoughts on “How to Pick up a Crab – My Top 5 Tips”\n\n 1. Doris Charles says:\n\nMay 25, 2015 at 10:40 am\n\nGreat interesting reading.\n\nLikeLike\n\nReply\n\n 2. Pingback: A wild ride and a great day out in Padstow – Bosinver Dev\n\n 3. Pingback: February Half Term Rock Pooling in Cornwall \| Cornish Rock Pools\n\n 4. Mark Fellows says:\n\nJune 26, 2018 at 6:08 pm\n\nSomeone recently asked me how to pick up a crab I said ask someone else to do\nit for you, so they did they asked me. Point to note lots of crabs curl up and\nchill if you turn them upside down and totally agree with you on buckets\nHeather, hate seeing kids mistakenly killing the animals they love.\n\nLikeLiked by 1 person\n\nReply\n\n 1. Heather Buttivant says:\n\nJune 26, 2018 at 6:17 pm\n\nThanks Mark. I think asking someone else is an excellent plan, both for those\nwho are unsure and might drop and injure the crab ... and also for me when\nsome kid brings in a giant Velvet swimming crab during a rockpool ramble and\nexpects me to pick it up from the bottom of a narrow bucket while it’s reared\nup ready to pinch as soon as I put my hand in. Not sure I’ll get any\nvolunteers though! Yes, some crabs do curl up. Edible crabs are often called\n‘dormeurs’ in French (sleepers) because they tuck in and pretend to sleep when\nyou pick them up. Not all crabs know about chilling though... and will go for\nyou no matter what! 😀 I’ll keep trying to convince the rest of the world about\nthe one crab per bucket rule. I hate seeing crabs dying in overcrowded\nbuckets.\n\nLikeLike\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n# Like Cornish Rock Pools on Facebook\n\n> Like Cornish Rock Pools on Facebook\n\n# Follow me on Twitter\n\nMy Tweets\n\n# Cornish Rock Pools videos on Youtube\n\n * Youtube Channel\n\n# UK and Eire Natural History Bloggers\n\n## For everyone who loves Cornwall's rock pools. 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Chances are, if you're visiting this site, you are the happy owner of at least one land hermit crab. Congratulations on your unique and exotic pet! This site will help you provide your little friend with the very best environment possible while in your care.", "Temperature no lower than 75°F. Consistent low temperatures can kill a hermit crab. Don't allow them to bake in a window, either. If they get too hot they will die, overheating causes irreversible damage and a slow, painful death. Signs of overheating are a musty smell and discharge of brown liquid;", "A constant humidity level of at LEAST 70% humidity. Try to remember that you want the inside of your crabitat to have a moist, \"tropical\" feel to it;", "Substrate deep enough that the crabs can bury but not so deep that it negates the effects of your under-tank heater. If you are having trouble keeping your crabitat warm, try moving some substrate from over the heater. If you are having trouble getting the crabitat to cool down, turn off the heater. See the molting page if you need information on heating a molter's isolation tank;", "Friends! I'm sure you've heard this before, but you really shouldn't keep only one hermit crab alone as a pet. The name 'hermit' is misapplied to our little friends -- they are quite gregarious and like to be around their own kind. In the wild, they travel in packs of up to 100 crabs, scavenging the beach for food and shells. The reason they travel in packs is simple: Where there are more crabs, there are more shells. Researchers have found by putting one clean, empty shell on the beach, they can initiate a \"cascade\" of shells changes: One crab changes in to the new shell, another changes into his old shell, and another changes into the other empty shell, and so on. Quite often I find about 20 hermies of my clan all piled on top each other, sleeping. So, please don't consign your friendly hermie to a life of loneliness. As one seasoned crabber once remarked, \"Two crabs does not a colony make.\" Go get him a friend, or better yet, two friends.", "Housing The very first thing your new pets will need is a 'crabitat.' A crabitat is where your hermit crabs will spend most of their time, so choose a home that is clean and roomy. A 10-gallon glass aquarium can be purchased at a reasonable price and makes an ideal 'starter home' for your crabs. If you are unable to purchase an aquarium, there are other options available, such as plastic critter carriers. Keep in mind how many crabs you ultimately plan on housing and how you would like their home to look. It will help you make up your mind when the time comes to decide on the size of your crabitat. Make sure the cage will hold your pets, their food and water dishes, extra shells and climbing toys. You want a cage large enough to hold all these things and still have space for the crabs to roam if they wish. This means that the small plastic box that you got from a mall kiosk or boardwalk store is not an adequate shelter for any hermit crab. One way to give the crabs room to wander is to leave an area at the back or front of the crabitat that is completely clear of obstructions. This way the crab has an \"express lane\" to run down if s/he needs to get some energy out and doesn't want to climb. While a plastic critter carrier makes a passable temporary home or 'hospital cage,' it is not recommended as a permanent home.", "The second most important aspect of the crabitat is the type of substrate you put on the bottom. After all, your crab will in all likelihood be sitting on it every day! There are many different types of substrate available, but not all of them are ideal for land hermit crabs. You want a substrate that is relatively easy to clean, attractive and holds up to hermit crabs' tunneling activities. The best substrates are sand and coconut fiber (also known as Forest Bedding®, Bed-A-Beast®, and Eco-Earth®.", "Sand. There are also many different varieties of sand available. The most expensive ones come in small bags and are labeled as special \"hermit crab sand.\" Don't be fooled! When it comes to general crab care, \"sand is sand is sand\" and it doesn't matter where it comes from, as long as it is clean. You can get a 50 lb. bag of clean play sand from a hardware store for the same amount you'd pay for 2 small bags of \"hermit crab sand.\" (Try to get a bag of play sand which is towards the middle of the pallet, otherwise, it may be wet or contaminated.) A word of caution about play sand. Some crab owners have reported problems with an orange-colored play sand they purchased from Home Depot. The sand had an oily, diesel-like smell to it. If you open the bag of sand and notice any \"off\" smell, throw it out or take it back to the store. Do not put any strong-smelling sand into your crabitat. One sand that has been of consistent good quality is \"high desert sand.\" You only need to concern yourself with special sand if you have a sick crab that needs calcium. Most sand comes pre-washed and/or sterilized. Sometimes, however, individual bags can develop leaks through which moisture, insects, etc. invade. As a precautionary measure, please take a close look at the substrate before you put it into your crabitat. Pour some into a bowl and sift it through your fingers, hold it to a strong light and watch for insects. Lastly, put your nose to it and take a whiff to check for a musty smell which would indicate moisture contamination.", "Coconut fiber (Forest Bedding \"FB\" or Eco-Earth) is another excellent substrate. The coconut is processed to be very fine, almost like earth, and pressed into a dry, hard brick. To prepare FB, you put the brick in a large bowl or tub and add enough water until the brick absorbs the water and become soft enough for you to break apart with your hands. Then you add the moist FB to your crabitat. There are many benefits to using forest bedding, not the least of which is that it appears to be one of the very best molting mediums out there. Over time, the FB compacts a little bit and becomes stable, which allows the crabs to dig little tunnels all through it. An advantage of the FB over sand is that FB will not collapse heavily upon a newly-molted crab and damage it. I have had many beautiful molts in the FB. The moisture in the FB helps to keep the humidity in the crabitat at a good range, without resorting to sponges and misting. FB prepared as directed above is adequate, but if you want to make it extra special and healthy, you can prepare it using pre- prepared salt water instead of regular water. First you mix up your salt water according to the package direction, and then use the salt water to soak your FB. Hermit crabs love to eat FB and this helps them to get other, needed minerals in their diet. There is one unique drawback to using FB and that is that it attracts fungus gnats. Fungus gnats are teeny black bugs that look like midget mosquitoes. They are attracted to warm, moist areas and will lay eggs and start a colony of their own in your crabitat. Fungus gnat larvae are worm-like with black shiny heads.", "Since hermit crabs and fungus gnats are both arthropods, you can not use any pesticides in your crabitat or it will kill the crabs! There is however a solution to this problem. Back in October 2003 I found and used -- biological warfare! You can view all the creepy details on the FAQ page. Some people who have mixed their FB with saltwater have reported fewer fungus gnats.", "Combination substrate is the latest and probably the best idea. It is a combination of coconut fiber and sand. You prepare the coconut fiber as you would normally, and put it in the crabitat. Then you add sand and mix it all together well until it is a nice, diggable consistency. Generally you want your substrate to be the same consistency as the sand you'd use to make a sand castle. Not too dry and not too drippy. There is one universal problem with all good hermit crab substrates. They are messy. Expect to have sand or forest bedding in your kitchen and bathroom at one time or another. Hermit crabs are not the most orderly critters and they do drag sand, FB or what have you into their food and water dishes. Also they bury shells that they aren't interested in. So you'll be cleaning out their dishes and shaking substrate out of shells, no matter what substrate you use! If it's crab-friendly, chances are it's going to be messy.", "WATER: DRINKING AND BATHING The basic rule of thumb for land hermit crabs’ drinking water is this: Do not give the crab any water you would not put in a tropical fish tank.", "This means that you’ll need to remove the chlorine and other harmful chemicals from water prior to giving it to your crab. Bottled and filtered water are also acceptable, but usually more expensive. Plus there is no way of guaranteeing that during processing (with bottled water) that the chlorine was adequately removed or (with filtered water) that the filter you’re using wasn’t clogged or contaminated. I’d go with the method below, regardless of the type of water you use.", "Removing the Bad Stuff: Chlorine Chlorine is harmful to land hermit crabs. Repeated exposure to it causes blisters to form on the crabs' gills, resulting in suffocation and death. You can remove this harmful chemical by purchasing from your pet store a general dechlorinator (or tap water conditioner). It’s relatively inexpensive and usually comes in a dropper-style bottle. You do not need to buy a large amount of it (in fact, you shouldn't, because the drops may gradually lose the ability to dechlorinate the water if stored for a long period of time). Try to get a brand with instructions on how to mix only ONE GALLON of dechlorinated water, otherwise you’ll have to do some calculating as to how many drops per quart, etc. Read the instructions on the bottle or packaging. Usually you'll need something like 1 drop per gallon (if the dechlorinator is really strong) or 5 drops per quart. Check your individual brand, though, because the amount per brand can vary significantly. Put the required amount of drops in the bottom of the gallon (or ̋ gallon) jug and fill it up in the sink, tub, whatever. I usually let the water sit open overnight after treatment, to be sure all the chemicals are neutralized.", "Once you've dechlorinated the water, it can be served to the crabs in practically any non-metallic, non-porous container. The two things you need to consider when selecting water dishes for your crabs are: How much water it will hold; and how deep the container is. If you have large crabs, you will need a larger container, obviously. Hermit crabs like to drag themselves (shell and all) into the water dish and just sit there sometimes. They may be replenishing their ‘shell water’ or they may be cleaning out their shells. It’s important you check the water dish daily, and make sure that it is clean and full of water. To clean the water dish, run it under the tap and dry it well with a dishcloth. The best water dishes I have seen are molded plastic or cement reptile-type dishes that look like rock, sea shells, plastic jar lids and individual-serving size small Pyrex casserole dishes. NEVER use anything metal as a water dish. Land hermit crabs are extremely sensitive to metal.", "VERY IMPORTANT! Be sure your water dish is not so deep that your smaller crabs will drown in it. If you have large crabs and small crabs together, put pebbles into the large crabs’ dish so a stray small crab will have a way to get out if it stumbles into the large dish. Smaller water dishes and jar lids don’t need a sponge in them, but a sponge is critical if you’re using a large clam shell, which may be very deep toward the middle-back areas. If the water seems deeper than your smallest crabs, don’t take the risk. Put a sponge into the dish.", "Wash Yer Dishes! You may notice when you refill the crabs' water dishes that there is sometimes a slimy residue in the bottom of the water dishes. This ‘scum’ is probably the residue from the (traces of) oil that is used in many commercial crab foods. This oil is used since our hermies need a bit of it in their diet. However, this does NOT mean to add extra oil to their crab food or feed them extra oil -- THAT could kill them! Another culprit could well be the oils from the natural foods (such as the coconut, etc.) you feed your crabs. The scum is probably a residue of this oil, combined with food particles and other items the crabs drag into the dish along with them. It is no cause for alarm. Just scrub out the scum (do NOT use any chemicals, a damp paper towel works perfectly).", "To bathe or not to bathe? There is a lot of debate among hermit crab lovers as to whether bathing land hermit crabs is in fact necessary. When I was growing up it was taken as gospel and was held that way until maybe three years ago at the most.", "The arguments for and against bathing can both be made to sound very good. Over the years what I have owned hermit crabs, however, I have come to stop bathing them completely. At first this was because I took into my care several species of exotic hermit crabs and I was unsure about their care. As time went by and all my crabs benefited from not being bathed, I decided to abandon the practice. Now my crabs receive a bath only after coming up from a molt, before being introduced to the rest, or in special circumstances.", "The general rule for bathing is thus: If you keep the humidity level of the crabitat at the desired level (above 70% relative) then bathing is actually stressful to the crabs. This is not to say that hermit crabs should never be bathed. What they need is to be able to bathe themselves when they feel the need. You should provide them with dishes of dechlorinated water (both fresh water and salt water) deep enough that the water will flow into the crabs' shell when the crab climbs into the dish. That is approximately one full inch of depth for large crabs, and a half-inch or less for smaller hermies. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS PROVIDE A WAY FOR THE HERMIT CRABS TO CLIMB OUT OF THE POOL! Add a snip of sponge, a shell or pebbles, but always, ALWAYS have something in the pool they can cling to if they are uneasy with being in the water or especially if smaller crabs tumble in by accident. Some species of hermit crabs are terrified of exposure to water. The Indonesian species Coenobita brevimanus in particular is very sensitive to any water exposure. You can read up on it here. After an initial very gentle bath, in which the crab is very slowly and gently immersed in the water and quickly removed, the crab should not be bathed AT ALL. In fact, if you isolate these crabs from the rest of your crabitat for a month and do not notice any sickness, you can probably skip bathing them altogether. Regardless, ALL hermit crabs MUST have the opportunity to enter water if necessary. The species Coenobita perlatus or \"strawberry hermit crab\" in particular suffers and dies a slow painful death if deprived of salt water. All hermit crabs require salt water to regulate the saline content of their bodies.", "Bathing new crabs and/or new molters Hermit crabs that you just purchase from a pet store should be bathed, if to only get the grime off them and make them \"smell the same\" to the other hermit crabs. New molters should also receive a quick and gentle bath once they have emerged from their underground molting hide-outs. New molters retain a smell of shed exoskeleton and smell like a delicious treat to other hermit crabs. To prevent cannibalism, you bathe them and wash off this molting smell. Remember that your hermit crab cannot tolerate chlorine, so please be sure to dechlorinate the bath water. The temperature of the water should be tepid, that is, about the temperature of the surrounding room (not noticeably hot OR cold). For a really special hermie bath, put in a couple drops of Stress Coat® (click on the name to find out why). Most people bathe their hermit crabs in dishes, mixing bowls and plastic containers. Take your hermit crab from his crabitat and try to get him to walk down your hand or arm into the bath water. If he won't then you can slowly lower him into the bath by himself. Set him at the bottom of the 'tub' so he is fully immersed. After a minute, take him out of the bath, whether he comes out of the shell or not. NEVER leave a hermit crab unattended in the bath, as bathing makes them very active and they might crawl out and possibly run away and get lost in your home. Drain the excess water from his shell and allow him to dry off. Some people have special 'playgrounds' for their crabs to exercise in while drying off. Their 'drying off area' can be a simple as a shoe box with a paper towel in it to absorb the excess moisture. Place your dried-off hermie back in his crabitat and sit back and watch. They are incredibly active after their bath time and love to explore!", "Spot Clean-ups The introduction of crabs to a crabitat is an excellent time for you to clean and re-order things. Use a kitchen strainer or fish net to strain the sand to remove all crab poop, bits of exoskeleton and buried food. Shake the sand out of the empty shells and replace the food in the food dish. Put all their climbing toys back to where they were the week before, or arrange them differently for a new look. I strongly advocate that all crabitats be 'remodeled' occasionally to keep your crabs from becoming bored with their environment.", "Toys! Hermit crabs LOVE toys! They really enjoy climbing all over and hiding in almost anything you can give them. There are many varieties of 'hermie toys' available in your average pet store. Some of the better ones are:", "So you see, there are all kinds of things you can put into your crabs' tank to keep them interested and active. Just be careful and don't put any resinous (evergreen) wood into the crabitat. Crabs are arthropods (in the same phylum as insects) and, just as cedar or pine irritates moths, it also annoys hermit crabs.", "Sponge Care A large (baseball-sized or larger) natural sponge in a dish with water in it, close to or over the substrate covering the undertank heater is VERY effective as a means of dispersing humidity into the air. The sponge helps to 'pump' the humidity into the air better by providing a larger surface from which the water evaporates. You might compare it to how quickly a kitchen sponge dries out, as opposed to the time it takes a dish of water to evaporate. The key to using the sponges is to have a couple of them, so they may be switched out on a regular basis to prevent any mold or bacterial growth. A thorough rinse in hot water only and a short soak in a sea salt solution, followed by a rinse in with some dechlorinated water helps to clean the sponges. Squeeze out the extra water and allow them to air dry. If additional disinfecting is needed, place the COMPLETELY DRY sponge in the microwave for two minutes. Don't put it in the microwave when they are moist (or even damp), or it will quickly shrink up to nearly nothing! Large natural sponges can be expensive, and the upkeep of them is mandatory. Since they sit in water and the crabs crawl on them, they are a prime breeding site for bacteria which could kill your crabs. Anyone 'electing' to try this method needs to be aware that neglecting the cleaning of the sponge on a regular basis is asking for problems.", "Handling There is a lot of information floating around about the proper way to handle hermit crabs. Some people recommend picking the crab up by his shell, and others recommend placing the crab on your outstretched palm. The proper handling of hermit crabs is tricky; if you hold them by the shell, they could reach around and pinch your fingers. If you place them on your hand they could wander a ways and then grasp on to the flesh between the thumb and forefinger.", "Ouch! So I Shouldn't Hold Them? It is perfectly fine for you to hold your hermit crabs. However you have to respect the crabs' ability to pinch. They are in fact CRABS and most people associate crabs with claws. The key thing to remember when you are holding your hermit crabs is to not take your eyes off of them. If you are paying attention to your wandering crabbie, you cut down on your chances of getting nipped and you also reduce the possibility that the crab could escape from you and become \"lost.\" When you pick up your crab, always grasp him by the back of his shell. NEVER pick up a crab from the front, or put a crab in your pocket and close your fist around him. The crab will become alarmed and stick out the claw and pinch. Pick up the crab carefully by his shell. If it is a very active crab, be ready to quickly transfer him to another surface, such as a sofa or bed. If you want to hold the crab in your hand, keep an eye on it and make sure that it has room to both wander and also that it seems to be comfortable. A good example of a happy, held hermit crab is one that wanders from hand to hand without stopping. You do this by placing one hand horizontally in front of the other hand, giving the crab a continuous walking surface. Do not place your hands fingertip to fingertip -- because there is not enough surface area and the crab will become alarmed and pinch.", "Handling Tips for New Crab Owners Be especially cautious with new crabs that you don't know, crabs that have in most cases been abused at the pet store and have every right to be pinchy. Think about it -- if someone picked you up and poked at you all the time, you'd pinch too!", "One of the reasons that new crabs pinch is because they are literally starving to death and they automatically pinch onto things, in the vain hope that they might snag some kind of food. A friend and I once went into a pet store and found a jumbo crab who was pathetically pinching the air about every 3 minutes and bringing up his empty claw to his mouthparts. It was heartbreaking, and on the way home with us, he ate an entire cracker all by himself.", "A simple suggestion that plays on this is to feed your new crabs well, and try not to play with them for the first few days they are living with you. Use gloves if you are nervous. There is nothing wrong with protecting your skin from a crab that you don't know. Thinner gloves are better because then you can feel the crab walking and get used to his weight on your hand. If you're nervous about them however, thicker gloves are fine. Start out by holding the crab over a bed or sofa, so if the crab makes a move that startles you and you drop him, he will land on a soft surface and not be harmed. Never allow a child to hold a new pet crab in a kitchen, bathroom or other areas with uncarpeted floors. A fall from three feet or more onto a hard surface can be fatal (the crab's delicate internal organs rupture). So please supervise all children with their new crabbies until they are comfortable with the crab and respectful of the crushing power of his claws. On the one hand, a softball- sized hermit crab can completely crush a No. 2 pencil in seconds with the large claw. On the other hand, the large crabs are generally more gentle. Respect the claws and you won't be caught by surprise.", "Helping Children Get Used to the Crabs When I was a little girl, one of my favorite ways to play with my hermies was to lay on my stomach and put my arms out in front of me in a big circle, and put the crabs in the circle. They would crawl around in there, and I got used to how their feelers and legs feel on my skin (inner arms) without worrying too much about being pinched. If you have plush carpeting you can put down a blanket. Sometimes they try to escape underneath the armpit, but then since they were on the floor already, I'd just move myself and make a new circle around them, or roll them back into place.", "CRITICAL CARE TIPS!! CRITICAL CARE TIPS!! CRITICAL CARE TIPS!! CRITICAL CARE TIPS!! CRITICAL CARE TIPS!! I've often been asked \"What is the single most critical element of keeping land hermit crabs alive?\" The answer to that question would have to be keeping their environment humid. Land hermit crabs have modified, stiffened gills which allow them to breathe air. They are GILLS, however, and not lungs, so are not able to breathe as we do. The air a hermit crab breathes has to be humid or the gills will dry out and the crab will endure a long unpleasant death of suffocation, similar to a human's death by dehydration. To make sure your crab does not suffer this awful, very common fate, make sure the humidity in your crabitat is kept at a steady humidity level. Make sure of this by purchasing a humidity gauge, and check it daily. Most humidity gauges read relative humidity, so unless your gauge specifically says it reads [b]actual[/b] humidity, you want to keep it at at least 70%. Many crabbers report success with a humidity reading of between 70% and 80% relative humidity. If you are forced to house your crabs in a plastic critter keeper, use plastic wrap to cover the holes on the lid to trap humidity, or place a warm moist towel over the lid for an immediate humidity boost. If your crabs live in a glass aquarium, you can purchase a glass lid for it at most pet stores. Since the glass lids store flat and out of the way, many pet store employees might not be aware they stock them. Go to this site and print out a picture of the lid so they will know what you are looking for. Note that the All Glass Aquarium Company also makes most aquarium sizes and posts them (with their dimensions) here. Look for your tank (or the want you want to buy) in the left-hand margin and click on the appropriate link. This site comes in handy if you happen upon a 'leaker' or used tank and are not sure of its size. Do not overdo the humidity, however. Like all things, too much of it can be bad for the crabs and can cause unhealthy bacteria to bloom in their habitat. I have personally gone for months without a single crab death, and I firmly believe that having adequate humidity in the tank is the main reason. If your hermies are acting listless and bored, check your humidity gauges, it might be that they are struggling for breath!" ] }, "parsed_md": "HERMIT-CRABS.COM\n\n# BASIC CRAB CARE\n\nCONGRATULATIONS! Chances are, if you're visiting this site, you are the happy\nowner of at least one land hermit crab. Congratulations on your unique and\nexotic pet! This site will help you provide your little friend with the very\nbest environment possible while in your care.\n\nJust the Basics To live comfortably in captivity, hermit crabs require the\nfollowing:\n\n* Temperature no lower than 75°F. Consistent low temperatures can kill a hermit crab. Don't allow them to bake in a window, either. If they get too hot they will die, overheating causes irreversible damage and a slow, painful death. Signs of overheating are a musty smell and discharge of brown liquid;\n* A constant humidity level of at LEAST 70% humidity. Try to remember that you want the inside of your crabitat to have a moist, \"tropical\" feel to it;\n* Substrate deep enough that the crabs can bury but not so deep that it negates the effects of your under-tank heater. If you are having trouble keeping your crabitat warm, try moving some substrate from over the heater. If you are having trouble getting the crabitat to cool down, turn off the heater. See the molting page if you need information on heating a molter's isolation tank;\n* Food, water, shells and other tank decorations to keep the crabs engaged and active.\n\nFriends! I'm sure you've heard this before, but you really shouldn't keep only\none hermit crab alone as a pet. The name 'hermit' is misapplied to our little\nfriends -- they are quite gregarious and like to be around their own kind. In\nthe wild, they travel in packs of up to 100 crabs, scavenging the beach for\nfood and shells. The reason they travel in packs is simple: Where there are\nmore crabs, there are more shells. Researchers have found by putting one\nclean, empty shell on the beach, they can initiate a \"cascade\" of shells\nchanges: One crab changes in to the new shell, another changes into his old\nshell, and another changes into the other empty shell, and so on. Quite often\nI find about 20 hermies of my clan all piled on top each other, sleeping. So,\nplease don't consign your friendly hermie to a life of loneliness. As one\nseasoned crabber once remarked, \"Two crabs does not a colony make.\" Go get him\na friend, or better yet, two friends.\n\nHousing The very first thing your new pets will need is a 'crabitat.' A\ncrabitat is where your hermit crabs will spend most of their time, so choose a\nhome that is clean and roomy. A 10-gallon glass aquarium can be purchased at a\nreasonable price and makes an ideal 'starter home' for your crabs. If you are\nunable to purchase an aquarium, there are other options available, such as\nplastic critter carriers. Keep in mind how many crabs you ultimately plan on\nhousing and how you would like their home to look. It will help you make up\nyour mind when the time comes to decide on the size of your crabitat. Make\nsure the cage will hold your pets, their food and water dishes, extra shells\nand climbing toys. You want a cage large enough to hold all these things and\nstill have space for the crabs to roam if they wish. This means that the small\nplastic box that you got from a mall kiosk or boardwalk store is not an\nadequate shelter for any hermit crab. One way to give the crabs room to wander\nis to leave an area at the back or front of the crabitat that is completely\nclear of obstructions. This way the crab has an \"express lane\" to run down if\ns/he needs to get some energy out and doesn't want to climb. While a plastic\ncritter carrier makes a passable temporary home or 'hospital cage,' it is not\nrecommended as a permanent home.\n\nThe second most important aspect of the crabitat is the type of substrate you\nput on the bottom. After all, your crab will in all likelihood be sitting on\nit every day! There are many different types of substrate available, but not\nall of them are ideal for land hermit crabs. You want a substrate that is\nrelatively easy to clean, attractive and holds up to hermit crabs' tunneling\nactivities. The best substrates are sand and coconut fiber (also known as\nForest Bedding®, Bed-A-Beast®, and Eco-Earth®.\n\nSand. There are also many different varieties of sand available. The most\nexpensive ones come in small bags and are labeled as special \"hermit crab\nsand.\" Don't be fooled! When it comes to general crab care, \"sand is sand is\nsand\" and it doesn't matter where it comes from, as long as it is clean. You\ncan get a 50 lb. bag of clean play sand from a hardware store for the same\namount you'd pay for 2 small bags of \"hermit crab sand.\" (Try to get a bag of\nplay sand which is towards the middle of the pallet, otherwise, it may be wet\nor contaminated.) A word of caution about play sand. Some crab owners have\nreported problems with an orange-colored play sand they purchased from Home\nDepot. The sand had an oily, diesel-like smell to it. If you open the bag of\nsand and notice any \"off\" smell, throw it out or take it back to the store. Do\nnot put any strong-smelling sand into your crabitat. One sand that has been of\nconsistent good quality is \"high desert sand.\" You only need to concern\nyourself with special sand if you have a sick crab that needs calcium. Most\nsand comes pre-washed and/or sterilized. Sometimes, however, individual bags\ncan develop leaks through which moisture, insects, etc. invade. As a\nprecautionary measure, please take a close look at the substrate before you\nput it into your crabitat. Pour some into a bowl and sift it through your\nfingers, hold it to a strong light and watch for insects. Lastly, put your\nnose to it and take a whiff to check for a musty smell which would indicate\nmoisture contamination.\n\nCoconut fiber (Forest Bedding \"FB\" or Eco-Earth) is another excellent\nsubstrate. The coconut is processed to be very fine, almost like earth, and\npressed into a dry, hard brick. To prepare FB, you put the brick in a large\nbowl or tub and add enough water until the brick absorbs the water and become\nsoft enough for you to break apart with your hands. Then you add the moist FB\nto your crabitat. There are many benefits to using forest bedding, not the\nleast of which is that it appears to be one of the very best molting mediums\nout there. Over time, the FB compacts a little bit and becomes stable, which\nallows the crabs to dig little tunnels all through it. An advantage of the FB\nover sand is that FB will not collapse heavily upon a newly-molted crab and\ndamage it. I have had many beautiful molts in the FB. The moisture in the FB\nhelps to keep the humidity in the crabitat at a good range, without resorting\nto sponges and misting. FB prepared as directed above is adequate, but if you\nwant to make it extra special and healthy, you can prepare it using pre-\nprepared salt water instead of regular water. First you mix up your salt water\naccording to the package direction, and then use the salt water to soak your\nFB. Hermit crabs love to eat FB and this helps them to get other, needed\nminerals in their diet. There is one unique drawback to using FB and that is\nthat it attracts fungus gnats. Fungus gnats are teeny black bugs that look\nlike midget mosquitoes. They are attracted to warm, moist areas and will lay\neggs and start a colony of their own in your crabitat. Fungus gnat larvae are\nworm-like with black shiny heads.\n\nSince hermit crabs and fungus gnats are both arthropods, you can not use any\npesticides in your crabitat or it will kill the crabs! There is however a\nsolution to this problem. Back in October 2003 I found and used -- biological\nwarfare! You can view all the creepy details on the FAQ page. Some people who\nhave mixed their FB with saltwater have reported fewer fungus gnats.\n\nCombination substrate is the latest and probably the best idea. It is a\ncombination of coconut fiber and sand. You prepare the coconut fiber as you\nwould normally, and put it in the crabitat. Then you add sand and mix it all\ntogether well until it is a nice, diggable consistency. Generally you want\nyour substrate to be the same consistency as the sand you'd use to make a sand\ncastle. Not too dry and not too drippy. There is one universal problem with\nall good hermit crab substrates. They are messy. Expect to have sand or forest\nbedding in your kitchen and bathroom at one time or another. Hermit crabs are\nnot the most orderly critters and they do drag sand, FB or what have you into\ntheir food and water dishes. Also they bury shells that they aren't interested\nin. So you'll be cleaning out their dishes and shaking substrate out of\nshells, no matter what substrate you use! If it's crab-friendly, chances are\nit's going to be messy.\n\nWATER: DRINKING AND BATHING The basic rule of thumb for land hermit crabs’\ndrinking water is this: Do not give the crab any water you would not put in a\ntropical fish tank.\n\nThis means that you’ll need to remove the chlorine and other harmful chemicals\nfrom water prior to giving it to your crab. Bottled and filtered water are\nalso acceptable, but usually more expensive. Plus there is no way of\nguaranteeing that during processing (with bottled water) that the chlorine was\nadequately removed or (with filtered water) that the filter you’re using\nwasn’t clogged or contaminated. I’d go with the method below, regardless of\nthe type of water you use.\n\nRemoving the Bad Stuff: Chlorine Chlorine is harmful to land hermit crabs.\nRepeated exposure to it causes blisters to form on the crabs' gills, resulting\nin suffocation and death. You can remove this harmful chemical by purchasing\nfrom your pet store a general dechlorinator (or tap water conditioner). It’s\nrelatively inexpensive and usually comes in a dropper-style bottle. You do not\nneed to buy a large amount of it (in fact, you shouldn't, because the drops\nmay gradually lose the ability to dechlorinate the water if stored for a long\nperiod of time). Try to get a brand with instructions on how to mix only ONE\nGALLON of dechlorinated water, otherwise you’ll have to do some calculating as\nto how many drops per quart, etc. Read the instructions on the bottle or\npackaging. Usually you'll need something like 1 drop per gallon (if the\ndechlorinator is really strong) or 5 drops per quart. Check your individual\nbrand, though, because the amount per brand can vary significantly. Put the\nrequired amount of drops in the bottom of the gallon (or ̋ gallon) jug and\nfill it up in the sink, tub, whatever. I usually let the water sit open\novernight after treatment, to be sure all the chemicals are neutralized.\n\nOnce you've dechlorinated the water, it can be served to the crabs in\npractically any non-metallic, non-porous container. The two things you need to\nconsider when selecting water dishes for your crabs are: How much water it\nwill hold; and how deep the container is. If you have large crabs, you will\nneed a larger container, obviously. Hermit crabs like to drag themselves\n(shell and all) into the water dish and just sit there sometimes. They may be\nreplenishing their ‘shell water’ or they may be cleaning out their shells.\nIt’s important you check the water dish daily, and make sure that it is clean\nand full of water. To clean the water dish, run it under the tap and dry it\nwell with a dishcloth. The best water dishes I have seen are molded plastic or\ncement reptile-type dishes that look like rock, sea shells, plastic jar lids\nand individual-serving size small Pyrex casserole dishes. NEVER use anything\nmetal as a water dish. Land hermit crabs are extremely sensitive to metal.\n\nVERY IMPORTANT! Be sure your water dish is not so deep that your smaller crabs\nwill drown in it. If you have large crabs and small crabs together, put\npebbles into the large crabs’ dish so a stray small crab will have a way to\nget out if it stumbles into the large dish. Smaller water dishes and jar lids\ndon’t need a sponge in them, but a sponge is critical if you’re using a large\nclam shell, which may be very deep toward the middle-back areas. If the water\nseems deeper than your smallest crabs, don’t take the risk. Put a sponge into\nthe dish.\n\nWash Yer Dishes! You may notice when you refill the crabs' water dishes that\nthere is sometimes a slimy residue in the bottom of the water dishes. This\n‘scum’ is probably the residue from the (traces of) oil that is used in many\ncommercial crab foods. This oil is used since our hermies need a bit of it in\ntheir diet. However, this does NOT mean to add extra oil to their crab food or\nfeed them extra oil -- THAT could kill them! Another culprit could well be the\noils from the natural foods (such as the coconut, etc.) you feed your crabs.\nThe scum is probably a residue of this oil, combined with food particles and\nother items the crabs drag into the dish along with them. It is no cause for\nalarm. Just scrub out the scum (do NOT use any chemicals, a damp paper towel\nworks perfectly).\n\nTo bathe or not to bathe? There is a lot of debate among hermit crab lovers as\nto whether bathing land hermit crabs is in fact necessary. When I was growing\nup it was taken as gospel and was held that way until maybe three years ago at\nthe most.\n\nThe arguments for and against bathing can both be made to sound very good.\nOver the years what I have owned hermit crabs, however, I have come to stop\nbathing them completely. At first this was because I took into my care several\nspecies of exotic hermit crabs and I was unsure about their care. As time went\nby and all my crabs benefited from not being bathed, I decided to abandon the\npractice. Now my crabs receive a bath only after coming up from a molt, before\nbeing introduced to the rest, or in special circumstances.\n\nThe general rule for bathing is thus: If you keep the humidity level of the\ncrabitat at the desired level (above 70% relative) then bathing is actually\nstressful to the crabs. This is not to say that hermit crabs should never be\nbathed. What they need is to be able to bathe themselves when they feel the\nneed. You should provide them with dishes of dechlorinated water (both fresh\nwater and salt water) deep enough that the water will flow into the crabs'\nshell when the crab climbs into the dish. That is approximately one full inch\nof depth for large crabs, and a half-inch or less for smaller hermies.\nIMPORTANT: ALWAYS PROVIDE A WAY FOR THE HERMIT CRABS TO CLIMB OUT OF THE POOL!\nAdd a snip of sponge, a shell or pebbles, but always, ALWAYS have something in\nthe pool they can cling to if they are uneasy with being in the water or\nespecially if smaller crabs tumble in by accident. Some species of hermit\ncrabs are terrified of exposure to water. The Indonesian species Coenobita\nbrevimanus in particular is very sensitive to any water exposure. You can read\nup on it here. After an initial very gentle bath, in which the crab is very\nslowly and gently immersed in the water and quickly removed, the crab should\nnot be bathed AT ALL. In fact, if you isolate these crabs from the rest of\nyour crabitat for a month and do not notice any sickness, you can probably\nskip bathing them altogether. Regardless, ALL hermit crabs MUST have the\nopportunity to enter water if necessary. The species Coenobita perlatus or\n\"strawberry hermit crab\" in particular suffers and dies a slow painful death\nif deprived of salt water. All hermit crabs require salt water to regulate the\nsaline content of their bodies.\n\nBathing new crabs and/or new molters Hermit crabs that you just purchase from\na pet store should be bathed, if to only get the grime off them and make them\n\"smell the same\" to the other hermit crabs. New molters should also receive a\nquick and gentle bath once they have emerged from their underground molting\nhide-outs. New molters retain a smell of shed exoskeleton and smell like a\ndelicious treat to other hermit crabs. To prevent cannibalism, you bathe them\nand wash off this molting smell. Remember that your hermit crab cannot\ntolerate chlorine, so please be sure to dechlorinate the bath water. The\ntemperature of the water should be tepid, that is, about the temperature of\nthe surrounding room (not noticeably hot OR cold). For a really special hermie\nbath, put in a couple drops of Stress Coat® (click on the name to find out\nwhy). Most people bathe their hermit crabs in dishes, mixing bowls and plastic\ncontainers. Take your hermit crab from his crabitat and try to get him to walk\ndown your hand or arm into the bath water. If he won't then you can slowly\nlower him into the bath by himself. Set him at the bottom of the 'tub' so he\nis fully immersed. After a minute, take him out of the bath, whether he comes\nout of the shell or not. NEVER leave a hermit crab unattended in the bath, as\nbathing makes them very active and they might crawl out and possibly run away\nand get lost in your home. Drain the excess water from his shell and allow him\nto dry off. Some people have special 'playgrounds' for their crabs to exercise\nin while drying off. Their 'drying off area' can be a simple as a shoe box\nwith a paper towel in it to absorb the excess moisture. Place your dried-off\nhermie back in his crabitat and sit back and watch. They are incredibly active\nafter their bath time and love to explore!\n\nSpot Clean-ups The introduction of crabs to a crabitat is an excellent time\nfor you to clean and re-order things. Use a kitchen strainer or fish net to\nstrain the sand to remove all crab poop, bits of exoskeleton and buried food.\nShake the sand out of the empty shells and replace the food in the food dish.\nPut all their climbing toys back to where they were the week before, or\narrange them differently for a new look. I strongly advocate that all\ncrabitats be 'remodeled' occasionally to keep your crabs from becoming bored\nwith their environment.\n\nToys! Hermit crabs LOVE toys! They really enjoy climbing all over and hiding\nin almost anything you can give them. There are many varieties of 'hermie\ntoys' available in your average pet store. Some of the better ones are:\n\n* Dried choya (or cholla) wood (they actually like to eat it too)\n* Sand-blasted grapevine\n* Driftwood in any shape or form\n* Plastic plants\n* Coral, barnacles and sea fans (coral also provides additional calcium)\n* Man-made 'hermie huts' for them to hide in\n* Man-made 'half logs' also as hiding places\n* Unpainted clay flower pots\n\nSo you see, there are all kinds of things you can put into your crabs' tank to\nkeep them interested and active. Just be careful and don't put any resinous\n(evergreen) wood into the crabitat. Crabs are arthropods (in the same phylum\nas insects) and, just as cedar or pine irritates moths, it also annoys hermit\ncrabs.\n\nSponge Care A large (baseball-sized or larger) natural sponge in a dish with\nwater in it, close to or over the substrate covering the undertank heater is\nVERY effective as a means of dispersing humidity into the air. The sponge\nhelps to 'pump' the humidity into the air better by providing a larger surface\nfrom which the water evaporates. You might compare it to how quickly a kitchen\nsponge dries out, as opposed to the time it takes a dish of water to\nevaporate. The key to using the sponges is to have a couple of them, so they\nmay be switched out on a regular basis to prevent any mold or bacterial\ngrowth. A thorough rinse in hot water only and a short soak in a sea salt\nsolution, followed by a rinse in with some dechlorinated water helps to clean\nthe sponges. Squeeze out the extra water and allow them to air dry. If\nadditional disinfecting is needed, place the COMPLETELY DRY sponge in the\nmicrowave for two minutes. Don't put it in the microwave when they are moist\n(or even damp), or it will quickly shrink up to nearly nothing! Large natural\nsponges can be expensive, and the upkeep of them is mandatory. Since they sit\nin water and the crabs crawl on them, they are a prime breeding site for\nbacteria which could kill your crabs. Anyone 'electing' to try this method\nneeds to be aware that neglecting the cleaning of the sponge on a regular\nbasis is asking for problems.\n\nHandling There is a lot of information floating around about the proper way to\nhandle hermit crabs. Some people recommend picking the crab up by his shell,\nand others recommend placing the crab on your outstretched palm. The proper\nhandling of hermit crabs is tricky; if you hold them by the shell, they could\nreach around and pinch your fingers. If you place them on your hand they could\nwander a ways and then grasp on to the flesh between the thumb and forefinger.\n\nOuch! So I Shouldn't Hold Them? It is perfectly fine for you to hold your\nhermit crabs. However you have to respect the crabs' ability to pinch. They\nare in fact CRABS and most people associate crabs with claws. The key thing to\nremember when you are holding your hermit crabs is to not take your eyes off\nof them. If you are paying attention to your wandering crabbie, you cut down\non your chances of getting nipped and you also reduce the possibility that the\ncrab could escape from you and become \"lost.\" When you pick up your crab,\nalways grasp him by the back of his shell. NEVER pick up a crab from the\nfront, or put a crab in your pocket and close your fist around him. The crab\nwill become alarmed and stick out the claw and pinch. Pick up the crab\ncarefully by his shell. If it is a very active crab, be ready to quickly\ntransfer him to another surface, such as a sofa or bed. If you want to hold\nthe crab in your hand, keep an eye on it and make sure that it has room to\nboth wander and also that it seems to be comfortable. A good example of a\nhappy, held hermit crab is one that wanders from hand to hand without\nstopping. You do this by placing one hand horizontally in front of the other\nhand, giving the crab a continuous walking surface. Do not place your hands\nfingertip to fingertip -- because there is not enough surface area and the\ncrab will become alarmed and pinch.\n\nHandling Tips for New Crab Owners Be especially cautious with new crabs that\nyou don't know, crabs that have in most cases been abused at the pet store and\nhave every right to be pinchy. Think about it -- if someone picked you up and\npoked at you all the time, you'd pinch too!\n\nOne of the reasons that new crabs pinch is because they are literally starving\nto death and they automatically pinch onto things, in the vain hope that they\nmight snag some kind of food. A friend and I once went into a pet store and\nfound a jumbo crab who was pathetically pinching the air about every 3 minutes\nand bringing up his empty claw to his mouthparts. It was heartbreaking, and on\nthe way home with us, he ate an entire cracker all by himself.\n\nA simple suggestion that plays on this is to feed your new crabs well, and try\nnot to play with them for the first few days they are living with you. Use\ngloves if you are nervous. There is nothing wrong with protecting your skin\nfrom a crab that you don't know. Thinner gloves are better because then you\ncan feel the crab walking and get used to his weight on your hand. If you're\nnervous about them however, thicker gloves are fine. Start out by holding the\ncrab over a bed or sofa, so if the crab makes a move that startles you and you\ndrop him, he will land on a soft surface and not be harmed. Never allow a\nchild to hold a new pet crab in a kitchen, bathroom or other areas with\nuncarpeted floors. A fall from three feet or more onto a hard surface can be\nfatal (the crab's delicate internal organs rupture). So please supervise all\nchildren with their new crabbies until they are comfortable with the crab and\nrespectful of the crushing power of his claws. On the one hand, a softball-\nsized hermit crab can completely crush a No. 2 pencil in seconds with the\nlarge claw. On the other hand, the large crabs are generally more gentle.\nRespect the claws and you won't be caught by surprise.\n\nHelping Children Get Used to the Crabs When I was a little girl, one of my\nfavorite ways to play with my hermies was to lay on my stomach and put my arms\nout in front of me in a big circle, and put the crabs in the circle. They\nwould crawl around in there, and I got used to how their feelers and legs feel\non my skin (inner arms) without worrying too much about being pinched. If you\nhave plush carpeting you can put down a blanket. Sometimes they try to escape\nunderneath the armpit, but then since they were on the floor already, I'd just\nmove myself and make a new circle around them, or roll them back into place.\n\nCRITICAL CARE TIPS!! CRITICAL CARE TIPS!! CRITICAL CARE TIPS!! CRITICAL CARE\nTIPS!! CRITICAL CARE TIPS!! I've often been asked \"What is the single most\ncritical element of keeping land hermit crabs alive?\" The answer to that\nquestion would have to be keeping their environment humid. Land hermit crabs\nhave modified, stiffened gills which allow them to breathe air. They are\nGILLS, however, and not lungs, so are not able to breathe as we do. The air a\nhermit crab breathes has to be humid or the gills will dry out and the crab\nwill endure a long unpleasant death of suffocation, similar to a human's death\nby dehydration. To make sure your crab does not suffer this awful, very common\nfate, make sure the humidity in your crabitat is kept at a steady humidity\nlevel. Make sure of this by purchasing a humidity gauge, and check it daily.\nMost humidity gauges read relative humidity, so unless your gauge specifically\nsays it reads [b]actual[/b] humidity, you want to keep it at at least 70%.\nMany crabbers report success with a humidity reading of between 70% and 80%\nrelative humidity. If you are forced to house your crabs in a plastic critter\nkeeper, use plastic wrap to cover the holes on the lid to trap humidity, or\nplace a warm moist towel over the lid for an immediate humidity boost. If your\ncrabs live in a glass aquarium, you can purchase a glass lid for it at most\npet stores. Since the glass lids store flat and out of the way, many pet store\nemployees might not be aware they stock them. Go to this site and print out a\npicture of the lid so they will know what you are looking for. Note that the\nAll Glass Aquarium Company also makes most aquarium sizes and posts them (with\ntheir dimensions) here. Look for your tank (or the want you want to buy) in\nthe left-hand margin and click on the appropriate link. This site comes in\nhandy if you happen upon a 'leaker' or used tank and are not sure of its size.\nDo not overdo the humidity, however. Like all things, too much of it can be\nbad for the crabs and can cause unhealthy bacteria to bloom in their habitat.\nI have personally gone for months without a single crab death, and I firmly\nbelieve that having adequate humidity in the tank is the main reason. If your\nhermies are acting listless and bored, check your humidity gauges, it might be\nthat they are struggling for breath!\n\nHome Page Behavior & Aggression/Basic Care/Chirping/Convention Happenings/\nFAQs/Food & Feeding/My Links/Molting/Nocturnal Behavior/Shells & Shell\nPictures/Species Identification/About Me\n\n© Christa Wilkin 2011\n\n" } ]
1,659	How To Make Your Own Tortillas	To make your own flour tortillas, start by mixing 4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl. Then, add 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening and 1 cup of water and knead the dough with your hands until it’s smooth and only slightly sticky. After the dough has rested for 10 minutes, roll the dough into balls that are about the size of eggs. Next, roll out the dough balls into 6-inch circles and cook each one in a hot skillet for 30 seconds on each side.	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Stir in 1 1/2 cups water; knead in bowl until dough forms. The dough should feel firm and springy and look slightly dry (think Play-Doh). Add more water by tablespoonfuls if too crumbly; add a little more masa if too wet.", "Measure 1 heaping Tbsp. dough and roll into a ball. Flatten on a tortilla press lined with a plastic bag. If tortilla crumbles, dough is too dry (add more water); if it sticks to the plastic, dough is too wet (add more masa). Repeat, pressing out 2 more tortillas.", "Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; lightly brush with oil. Cook 2–3 tortillas until charred in spots and edges start to curl, 1–2 minutes. Turn; cook through, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a kitchen towel; fold over to keep warm. Repeat, in batches, with remaining dough.", "Hungry for More? If you have a question about this recipe, contact our Test Kitchen at askba@bonappetit.com. To see more recipes like this one, check out our Mexican Favorites Slideshow.", "4 tortillas per serving. One serving contains: Calories (kcal) 210 Fat (g) 11 Saturated Fat (g) 1.5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 28 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 0 Protein (g) 4 Sodium (mg) 160", "© 2013 Condé Nast. All rights reserved Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (effective 3/21/12) and Privacy Policy (effective 3/21/12). 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Stir in 1 1/2 cups water; knead in bowl until dough forms. The dough should feel firm and springy and look slightly dry (think Play-Doh). Add more water by tablespoonfuls if too crumbly; add a little more masa if too wet.\n\n * Measure 1 heaping Tbsp. dough and roll into a ball. Flatten on a tortilla press lined with a plastic bag. If tortilla crumbles, dough is too dry (add more water); if it sticks to the plastic, dough is too wet (add more masa). Repeat, pressing out 2 more tortillas.\n\n * Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; lightly brush with oil. Cook 2–3 tortillas until charred in spots and edges start to curl, 1–2 minutes. Turn; cook through, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a kitchen towel; fold over to keep warm. Repeat, in batches, with remaining dough.\n\nHungry for More? If you have a question about this recipe, contact our Test\nKitchen at askba@bonappetit.com. 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1,465,139	How To Use Acupressure for Back Pain	To use acupressure for back pain, locate the following areas on both sides of the spine: the paraspinal muscles just above your hip bones, the hip pressure points a few inches lateral to the tail bone and over the dimples above the butt muscles, and then the buttocks. For each region, press down and inwardly with your thumbs toward the muscles’ center, hold firmly for a couple of minutes, and then release gradually. Finally, apply ice wrapped in a thin towel to the thicker back and hip muscles for 15 minutes.	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I think having these acupressure points both illustrated on an anatomical drawing and seeing how to press them in a photo – makes it clear where these points are located as well as how to press them. These points are like my friends. Continue reading and I’ll share how I have used them to heal others and myself.", "For best results press down and inward gradually, towards the center of your pelvis, and hold firmly for a couple of minutes, then release gradually. So many people suffer from pain deep in this pelvic area. Acupressure point location for B 48 is one to two finger widths outside the large bony area at the base of the spine (sacrum) and midway between the top of the hipbone (iliac crest) and the base of the buttocks.", "Lower Back Pain: I will never forget the woman who came to my acupressure class of over 50 social workers. She told me that she had so much lower back pain that she couldn’t sit in a chair; she had to lie down. At the break, when she asked for help with her lower back pain, these pelvic points surprised both of us. Even though the acupressure points illustrated above were so much lower than the pain in her back, they relieved it significantly in just 10 minutes.", "For Sciatica: These acupressure points are the most effective spots on the body for relieving sciatica and hip pain. To relieve this pain, get a one- pound sack of beans and lay on your side so the sack of beans presses into these points. Adjust the position of your legs so it hurts good.", "Child Birth & Postpartum: My wife and I decided on having a home birth. The B 48 acupressure points, called the “Womb and Vitals” were the most important points for assisting my wife to dilate and have our baby. These points are also excellent for postpartum recovery. I will be writing more about this experience in future articles in order to empower those who are fortunate to assist a birth, so stay tuned.", "Thanks Sir, for these most important Pressure points. Thousands of people here are suffering from Back pain and Sciatica. I am using them right away and they seem very relieving. I am sure I will be able to help lot of women suffering from these aches, whom I have been helping by pressure points in hands & feet. THANK YOU. Kindly also tell me points for Sinus, Cough & Cold. Warm Regards Veena", "* michael on February 2, 2011 at 1:37 am said:\nI can give you the Acupressure points for colds, flus, and coughing by clicking here. This material is from my book entitled Acupressure’s Potent Points", "The points for sciatica, hips and lower back is really worth trying and I will use it for others benefits and shall give you the feed back. Meanwhile, I shall be grateful if you could kindly tell something about healing prostate enlargement and urinary tract problem.", "* michael on February 2, 2011 at 1:28 am said:\nI will try to write about the prostate and urinary problems, but until then check out Acupressure for Lover’s book with its 400 illustrations presenting what to do for yourself and with your partner.", "Thank you so much for these articles. They are great reminders for all of us. I am delighted that you are sharing your expertise with so many people for their health and well being. As an OBT, I am passing them along to my clients and students. Thank you once again.", "* michael on February 2, 2011 at 1:06 am said:\nI deeply appreciate you for sharing these articles to your clients, students and friends.", "Thank you for the e-mails, there really helpfull to me. I am doing a course on Acupressure at the moment at B.S. Y. in England. I wish I had done it years ago. I have two of your books, acupressure for emotional healing and Acupressure how to cure common ailments the natural way. They are like my Bibals. Thanks again, keep up the good work, and please keep the e-mails coming. Regards Ben.", "* michael on February 2, 2011 at 12:59 am said:\nA major part of my life is dedicated to creating these emails for the Acupressure community, which is going out to all parts of the world. I wrote this article over the last few days, sent this to you early this morning, and you responded immediately. Now I’m replying – this afternoon. If you’re up late, checking acupressure.com/blog you’ll get my reply and what’s amazing is we’re over 20 thousand miles away from each other. I assure you that if I slow down sending you email blog articles on this site, it’ll be due to working on an Acupressure project (book, chart, DVD) that will deeply heal more people. There’s nothing more important to me.", "I tried this right away on my housemate (who hadn’t read this). She said, “It’s relieving pressure in my womb”. Loving this affirmation!!", "* michael on February 10, 2011 at 1:03 am said:\nThat’s so incredible! These acupressure points (B 48) on the center of your buttocks, just outside of the base of your scrum (base of spine) is one of the most important acupressure points that my wife requested during our childbirth. These acupressure points worked like a charm to relieve the labor pain in the womb and lower back. The ancient Chinese called these acupressure points the “Womb & Vitals”. Please share this with your housemate and ask her to try these acupressure points on your body too. Like Karma – what comes around, goes around!", "Michael, I have been pressing B48 and GB30 with a tennis ball and also doing the entire back, shoulder and arm areas. Also pressing B54 behind the knee with a tennis ball in doing the life nerve stretch has been very helpful to me. My yoga routine has been enhanced by your Acu-Yoga workshops and especially the Intermediate and Advance Acupressure booklet which identifies the points for each of the Meridians of the body. I appreciate this information and find your teaching very helpful and I keep adding to my routines. Thank you!! Albert Cooper", "* michael on February 2, 2011 at 1:18 am said:\nYou are walking your talk – by using this ancient healing art on your self. Plus you continue to experiment, improvise, and explore new ways to use the Acupressure points, which is why you haven’t gotten bored and have continued using yoga and acupressure for years!", "Hi Mich, Thanks for your email articles on acupressure. I am a Reflexologist and use your suggestion on my patients. They are very helpful in relieving them from pain. Thanks from Coimbatore, India !", "* Topher on April 28, 2011 at 4:22 pm said:\nPeople like you have all the brains. I just get to say thanks for the answer.", "I was trying to figure out how to lay on my side and where to place the bag of beans to press on the pressure points. can you explain in more detail how to do this as I’m not visualizing it well. thank you for all your help. I have tried other points in your articles with good success.", "* michael on February 3, 2011 at 10:33 pm said:\nPlace the bag of beans or a tennis or golf ball rolled into a soft towel on the center of you buttock – the side that you have the pain. This would be midway between the base of your spine and your hip bone. Here’s another way to visualize where to apply the pressure. If you were wearing pants with back pockets, the pressure needs to go on the upper side corner of the pocket nearest your pain. Anatomically speaking, its behind (posterior) the head of your femur. Lay down on your side, placing the ball roll or bean bag underneath the center of your buttocks. Then exploring the position of your upper leg, bringing it forward and backward, so that when you get the correct spot, it will feel like the pressure is creating a pain that goes into your hip or back pain.", "Your artical is very good and helpful to me. I shall try for my back pain and will give you the feedback. But recently Ihave a pain in the left side of my right knee, pl help me get relief at the earliest. D R KAR", "* michael on February 4, 2011 at 7:36 pm said:\nI hope this article helps your back pain. Your knee pain needs to be seen individually by a doctor or skill practitioner, since the causative factors and placement of the pain matters. There is an acupressure routine for relieving knee pain illustrated in Acupressure’s Potent Points, which many people have gotten results, but involves too many photos to post here.", "A lot of thanks for the useful article of back pain & sciatica, which is a very common problem. I am sharing this to all my students & my collegues.", "Thank you for sending this article of back pain & sciatica. I hope, this will be very usefulll for our life. I will be shared this article to my relatives & my friends.", "I found GB 30 and B 48 VERY EFFECTIVE; THANKS FOR THAT. MY WIFE HAS LICHEN PLANUS SINCE 2 YEARS (AT YANG SIDES OF BOTH THE HANDS & FEET). PLEASE SUGGEST ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR IT.", "* michael on March 10, 2011 at 4:43 am said:\nI am glad to hear you have had good results with these lower back acupressure points. I do not have experience with Lichen Planus; I wish I could help more.", "I purchased your book ‘Acupressure Potent Points’ over 12 years ago after going through 2 jaw surgeries; I applied the points for many years post- operative. Your book also helped me while going through a divorce.", "Anyway, after the divorce and 20 years of the banking industry, I’d had enough. Your book carried me through a lot of different circumstances until I began a new life with massage therapy and energy work. “Touch For Health” practices along with kineasiology are now a part of my daily life and practice. I continue to use your book to this day and share it often with my colleagues.", "Hello and thank you for all the information you are shareing. I find this to be very helpful and interesting. I have had ear noise seems like forever. The noise is not a ring, it is more like water going through a pipe when you are in a cellar and someone upstairs turns the faucet on. Often I can’t hear what is being said to me because it is that loud. I find it seems to get louder when I have excess salt like on pumpkin seeds or when I’m tired or when I eat somthing HOT and spicy. I also feel pressure in my head.", "* michael on March 24, 2011 at 8:56 pm said:\nI think acupressure can help you. One of the points for releasing pressure in your head and for relieving headaches is GB 20, the Gates of Consciousness points. I wrote about this point two months ago. For your convenience, just click to see the illustrations of GB20 here. Since this point is so useful and effective – if you know how to press it you can get remarkable results yourself for mental stress, migraines, it even can help balance hypertension, relieve aches and pains and sleep problems. Thus, I intend to write details on how to use this point, and more importantly I want to include a video clip to show you how to press this point correctly on yourself. So please stay tuned to get this guidance.", "* michael on August 3, 2011 at 7:55 am said:\nAcupressure is not the treatment choice for infections. Please see a doctor.", "I found so many interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion. From the tons of comments on your articles, I guess I am not the only one having all the enjoyment here! Keep up the good work.", "This is the finest way of bringing attention towards your blog. WOW! Thanks so much for the wonderful tutorial! I just featured it on my blog today! Love, love, love it! Good info.", "Acupressure as well as chiropractic care can be great sources of relief. It is imperative, however, that individuals seek assistance from licensed medical professionals lest they incur more harm to themselves and others. Dr J Malay", "Interesting to read about this – am wondering if this is in anyway related to how massage of the back, used to relieve tightness of the fascia.", "* michael on December 19, 2012 at 3:54 am said:\nAcupressure is related to how massage works, but since acupressure works directly on where energy gets blocked, it works on another level of healing the body, by relieving pain, releasing stress, and much more.", "your acupressure tecnique is very easy to understand even a student of 10th class can practise it and so it is excellent .", "I would like to seek your advice on my specific health issues. I am a 62 years old female, and my general health condition is ok for my age excepting HIP PAIN, which though not acute, is a nagging pain which bothers me all the time. More than pain, it is a kind of stiffness I experiencce on every movement while bending/ turning on either side etc all around the lower lumbar region, especially early in the morning. I find it difficult to sit, to get up from the sitting posture and to bend etc. I have been diagnosed having osteoporosis in 2004, since when I have been taking calcium & Vit D supplements. I also take medication for hypothyroidism and cholesterol. My weight is 46 Kg and height 155cm. My static weight was 50 kg for so many years till the recent past, now getting reduced.", "I have difficulty bending my knees also (while sitting on squatting posture) since the last 6 years after I developed Chikkun Guinea fever in 2008.", "I am very keen on finding a solution by your natural therapy. Could you please suggest me the appropriate accu points and method of applying pressure for my ailments. Please specify the method of applying pressure, duration, how many times per day etc.", "* michael on June 6, 2013 at 2:04 am said:\nThe best point for your hip pain and stiffness is B 47, however you need detailed instruction and guidance, which you can get from my “Release Back Pain“ which will also help you with your stiffness.", "Very impressive comments to read that,thank you for reporting this,it is very useful,Looking forward to another great article. Good luck to the author! All the best!W%" ] }, "parsed_md": "Acupressure Points for Hip, Lower Back Pain & Sciatica \| Acupressure Points\n\n↓\n\n# Acupressure Points\n\n## Michael Reed Gach - World Expert on Acupressure Therapy\n\n * Blog\n * About\n * Contact\n * Self-Care A-Z\n * Online Trainings\n\n# Acupressure Points for Hip, Lower Back Pain & Sciatica\n\nKey Acupressure Points for Hip, Lower Back Pain and Sciatica\n\nI know that millions of people could get help if they knew these acupressure\npoints for relieving hip pain, lower backaches, and sciatic pain. I think\nhaving these acupressure points both illustrated on an anatomical drawing and\nseeing how to press them in a photo – makes it clear where these points are\nlocated as well as how to press them. These points are like my friends.\nContinue reading and I’ll share how I have used them to heal others and\nmyself.\n\nFor best results press down and inward gradually, towards the center of your\npelvis, and hold firmly for a couple of minutes, then release gradually. So\nmany people suffer from pain deep in this pelvic area. Acupressure point\nlocation for B 48 is one to two finger widths outside the large bony area at\nthe base of the spine (sacrum) and midway between the top of the hipbone\n(iliac crest) and the base of the buttocks.\n\nLower Back Pain: I will never forget the woman who came to my acupressure\nclass of over 50 social workers. She told me that she had so much lower back\npain that she couldn’t sit in a chair; she had to lie down. At the break, when\nshe asked for help with her lower back pain, these pelvic points surprised\nboth of us. Even though the acupressure points illustrated above were so much\nlower than the pain in her back, they relieved it significantly in just 10\nminutes.\n\nFor Sciatica: These acupressure points are the most effective spots on the\nbody for relieving sciatica and hip pain. To relieve this pain, get a one-\npound sack of beans and lay on your side so the sack of beans presses into\nthese points. Adjust the position of your legs so it hurts good.\n\nChild Birth & Postpartum: My wife and I decided on having a home birth. The B\n48 acupressure points, called the “Womb and Vitals” were the most important\npoints for assisting my wife to dilate and have our baby. These points are\nalso excellent for postpartum recovery. I will be writing more about this\nexperience in future articles in order to empower those who are fortunate to\nassist a birth, so stay tuned.\n\nBenefits: Sciatica, hip pain, bladder weakness, urinary problems, hemorrhoids,\nlower backaches, and pain that goes down the leg.\n\nShare\n\n### Comments\n\n#### Acupressure Points for Hip, Lower Back Pain & Sciatica — 48 Comments\n\n 1. Veena on February 1, 2011 at 11:54 am said:\n\nThanks Sir, for these most important Pressure points. Thousands of people here\nare suffering from Back pain and Sciatica. I am using them right away and they\nseem very relieving. I am sure I will be able to help lot of women suffering\nfrom these aches, whom I have been helping by pressure points in hands & feet.\nTHANK YOU. Kindly also tell me points for Sinus, Cough & Cold. Warm Regards\nVeena\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on February 2, 2011 at 1:37 am said:\n\nI can give you the Acupressure points for colds, flus, and coughing by\nclicking here. This material is from my book entitled Acupressure’s Potent\nPoints\n\nReply ↓\n\n 2. Kumarjee Varma on February 1, 2011 at 1:00 pm said:\n\nThank you Sir,\n\nThe points for sciatica, hips and lower back is really worth trying and I will\nuse it for others benefits and shall give you the feed back. Meanwhile, I\nshall be grateful if you could kindly tell something about healing prostate\nenlargement and urinary tract problem.\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on February 2, 2011 at 1:28 am said:\n\nI will try to write about the prostate and urinary problems, but until then\ncheck out Acupressure for Lover’s book with its 400 illustrations presenting\nwhat to do for yourself and with your partner.\n\nReply ↓\n\n * Maryland on April 28, 2011 at 7:56 am said:\n\nI’m impressed! Cool post!\n\nReply ↓\n\n * Lotta on August 2, 2011 at 4:13 am said:\n\nArticles like this really grease the shafts of kownledge.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 3. jaime_gimena on February 1, 2011 at 1:04 pm said:\n\nvery good acupressure\n\nReply ↓\n\n 4. Paulette Terrels on February 1, 2011 at 3:08 pm said:\n\nThank you so much for these articles. They are great reminders for all of us.\nI am delighted that you are sharing your expertise with so many people for\ntheir health and well being. As an OBT, I am passing them along to my clients\nand students. Thank you once again.\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on February 2, 2011 at 1:06 am said:\n\nI deeply appreciate you for sharing these articles to your clients, students\nand friends.\n\nReply ↓\n\n * Lucky on August 2, 2011 at 5:16 am said:\n\nBig help, big help; its superlative news.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 5. Ben on February 1, 2011 at 8:06 pm said:\n\nThank you for the e-mails, there really helpfull to me. I am doing a course on\nAcupressure at the moment at B.S. Y. in England. I wish I had done it years\nago. I have two of your books, acupressure for emotional healing and\nAcupressure how to cure common ailments the natural way. They are like my\nBibals. Thanks again, keep up the good work, and please keep the e-mails\ncoming. Regards Ben.\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on February 2, 2011 at 12:59 am said:\n\nA major part of my life is dedicated to creating these emails for the\nAcupressure community, which is going out to all parts of the world. I wrote\nthis article over the last few days, sent this to you early this morning, and\nyou responded immediately. Now I’m replying – this afternoon. If you’re up\nlate, checking acupressure.com/blog you’ll get my reply and what’s amazing is\nwe’re over 20 thousand miles away from each other. I assure you that if I slow\ndown sending you email blog articles on this site, it’ll be due to working on\nan Acupressure project (book, chart, DVD) that will deeply heal more people.\nThere’s nothing more important to me.\n\nReply ↓\n\n * Suzyn on August 2, 2011 at 9:42 am said:\n\nIf information were soccer, this would be a gooooaol!\n\nReply ↓\n\n 6. Cara Marie on February 1, 2011 at 10:19 pm said:\n\nI tried this right away on my housemate (who hadn’t read this). She said,\n“It’s relieving pressure in my womb”. Loving this affirmation!!\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on February 10, 2011 at 1:03 am said:\n\nThat’s so incredible! These acupressure points (B 48) on the center of your\nbuttocks, just outside of the base of your scrum (base of spine) is one of the\nmost important acupressure points that my wife requested during our\nchildbirth. These acupressure points worked like a charm to relieve the labor\npain in the womb and lower back. The ancient Chinese called these acupressure\npoints the “Womb & Vitals”. Please share this with your housemate and ask her\nto try these acupressure points on your body too. Like Karma – what comes\naround, goes around!\n\nReply ↓\n\n * Jonetta on April 28, 2011 at 4:44 pm said:\n\nYou’ve got the answer in one!\n\nReply ↓\n\n * Kenisha on February 14, 2012 at 2:32 pm said:\n\nThis airtcle went ahead and made my day.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 7. Albert Cooper on February 2, 2011 at 12:56 am said:\n\nMichael, I have been pressing B48 and GB30 with a tennis ball and also doing\nthe entire back, shoulder and arm areas. Also pressing B54 behind the knee\nwith a tennis ball in doing the life nerve stretch has been very helpful to\nme. My yoga routine has been enhanced by your Acu-Yoga workshops and\nespecially the Intermediate and Advance Acupressure booklet which identifies\nthe points for each of the Meridians of the body. I appreciate this\ninformation and find your teaching very helpful and I keep adding to my\nroutines. Thank you!! Albert Cooper\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on February 2, 2011 at 1:18 am said:\n\nYou are walking your talk – by using this ancient healing art on your self.\nPlus you continue to experiment, improvise, and explore new ways to use the\nAcupressure points, which is why you haven’t gotten bored and have continued\nusing yoga and acupressure for years!\n\nReply ↓\n\n * Kert on February 14, 2012 at 3:55 pm said:\n\nSurprisingly well-written and informative for a free onnlie article.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 8. M.RENGANATHAN on February 2, 2011 at 11:05 am said:\n\nExcellent. Practically usefull.Pl. continue to send me the further com\nmunications. i am also an accupressurist.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 9. John Andrews on February 3, 2011 at 4:28 am said:\n\nHi Mich, Thanks for your email articles on acupressure. I am a Reflexologist\nand use your suggestion on my patients. They are very helpful in relieving\nthem from pain. Thanks from Coimbatore, India !\n\nReply ↓\n\n * Topher on April 28, 2011 at 4:22 pm said:\n\nPeople like you have all the brains. I just get to say thanks for the answer.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 10. mary hannon on February 3, 2011 at 8:16 am said:\n\nI was trying to figure out how to lay on my side and where to place the bag of\nbeans to press on the pressure points. can you explain in more detail how to\ndo this as I’m not visualizing it well. thank you for all your help. I have\ntried other points in your articles with good success.\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on February 3, 2011 at 10:33 pm said:\n\nPlace the bag of beans or a tennis or golf ball rolled into a soft towel on\nthe center of you buttock – the side that you have the pain. This would be\nmidway between the base of your spine and your hip bone. Here’s another way to\nvisualize where to apply the pressure. If you were wearing pants with back\npockets, the pressure needs to go on the upper side corner of the pocket\nnearest your pain. Anatomically speaking, its behind (posterior) the head of\nyour femur. Lay down on your side, placing the ball roll or bean bag\nunderneath the center of your buttocks. Then exploring the position of your\nupper leg, bringing it forward and backward, so that when you get the correct\nspot, it will feel like the pressure is creating a pain that goes into your\nhip or back pain.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 11. DIPAK RANJAN KAR on February 4, 2011 at 10:12 am said:\n\nYour artical is very good and helpful to me. I shall try for my back pain and\nwill give you the feedback. But recently Ihave a pain in the left side of my\nright knee, pl help me get relief at the earliest. D R KAR\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on February 4, 2011 at 7:36 pm said:\n\nI hope this article helps your back pain. Your knee pain needs to be seen\nindividually by a doctor or skill practitioner, since the causative factors\nand placement of the pain matters. There is an acupressure routine for\nrelieving knee pain illustrated in Acupressure’s Potent Points, which many\npeople have gotten results, but involves too many photos to post here.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 12. Harish Srivastava on February 8, 2011 at 5:16 am said:\n\nA lot of thanks for the useful article of back pain & sciatica, which is a\nvery common problem. I am sharing this to all my students & my collegues.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 13. Md. Ahsanul Habib on February 10, 2011 at 2:12 pm said:\n\nThank you for sending this article of back pain & sciatica. I hope, this will\nbe very usefulll for our life. I will be shared this article to my relatives &\nmy friends.\n\nThanking you, Md. Ahsanul Habib\n\nReply ↓\n\n 14. ANIL on February 11, 2011 at 9:23 am said:\n\nI found GB 30 and B 48 VERY EFFECTIVE; THANKS FOR THAT. MY WIFE HAS LICHEN\nPLANUS SINCE 2 YEARS (AT YANG SIDES OF BOTH THE HANDS & FEET). PLEASE SUGGEST\nACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR IT.\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on March 10, 2011 at 4:43 am said:\n\nI am glad to hear you have had good results with these lower back acupressure\npoints. I do not have experience with Lichen Planus; I wish I could help more.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 15. Carolyn on March 12, 2011 at 7:46 pm said:\n\nI purchased your book ‘Acupressure Potent Points’ over 12 years ago after\ngoing through 2 jaw surgeries; I applied the points for many years post-\noperative. Your book also helped me while going through a divorce.\n\nAnyway, after the divorce and 20 years of the banking industry, I’d had\nenough. Your book carried me through a lot of different circumstances until I\nbegan a new life with massage therapy and energy work. “Touch For Health”\npractices along with kineasiology are now a part of my daily life and\npractice. I continue to use your book to this day and share it often with my\ncolleagues.\n\nThank you for your insight and knowledge.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 16. James on March 24, 2011 at 1:53 pm said:\n\nHello and thank you for all the information you are shareing. I find this to\nbe very helpful and interesting. I have had ear noise seems like forever. The\nnoise is not a ring, it is more like water going through a pipe when you are\nin a cellar and someone upstairs turns the faucet on. Often I can’t hear what\nis being said to me because it is that loud. I find it seems to get louder\nwhen I have excess salt like on pumpkin seeds or when I’m tired or when I eat\nsomthing HOT and spicy. I also feel pressure in my head.\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on March 24, 2011 at 8:56 pm said:\n\nI think acupressure can help you. One of the points for releasing pressure in\nyour head and for relieving headaches is GB 20, the Gates of Consciousness\npoints. I wrote about this point two months ago. For your convenience, just\nclick to see the illustrations of GB20 here. Since this point is so useful and\neffective – if you know how to press it you can get remarkable results\nyourself for mental stress, migraines, it even can help balance hypertension,\nrelieve aches and pains and sleep problems. Thus, I intend to write details on\nhow to use this point, and more importantly I want to include a video clip to\nshow you how to press this point correctly on yourself. So please stay tuned\nto get this guidance.\n\nIn addition, I urge you to have your ears examined by a medical doctor to get\na better perspective.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 17. Ellen on April 28, 2011 at 5:57 pm said:\n\nAt last, smoonee comes up with the “right” answer!\n\nReply ↓\n\n 18. swapnali on August 1, 2011 at 7:01 am said:\n\nawesome all your articles r very very useful plz suggest acupressure points\nfor ringworm skin infection onlegs\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on August 3, 2011 at 7:55 am said:\n\nAcupressure is not the treatment choice for infections. Please see a doctor.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 19. lower back pain relief jacksonville on May 18, 2012 at 10:59 am said:\n\nI found so many interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion. From\nthe tons of comments on your articles, I guess I am not the only one having\nall the enjoyment here! Keep up the good work.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 20. www.freeexamjacksonville.com on October 16, 2012 at 10:05 am said:\n\nThis is the finest way of bringing attention towards your blog. WOW! Thanks so\nmuch for the wonderful tutorial! I just featured it on my blog today! Love,\nlove, love it! Good info.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 21. Dr J Malay on November 21, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:\n\nAcupressure as well as chiropractic care can be great sources of relief. It is\nimperative, however, that individuals seek assistance from licensed medical\nprofessionals lest they incur more harm to themselves and others. Dr J Malay\n\nReply ↓\n\n 22. jamesandyy01 on December 17, 2012 at 9:51 am said:\n\nInteresting to read about this – am wondering if this is in anyway related to\nhow massage of the back, used to relieve tightness of the fascia.\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on December 19, 2012 at 3:54 am said:\n\nAcupressure is related to how massage works, but since acupressure works\ndirectly on where energy gets blocked, it works on another level of healing\nthe body, by relieving pain, releasing stress, and much more.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 23. Dr sajjan singh vaid on December 23, 2012 at 3:39 pm said:\n\naccupressure points are very accurate and easy to understand.\n\nReply ↓\n\n 24. Dr sajjan singh vaid on December 23, 2012 at 3:59 pm said:\n\nyour acupressure tecnique is very easy to understand even a student of 10th\nclass can practise it and so it is excellent .\n\nReply ↓\n\n 25. Radha on June 2, 2013 at 6:53 am said:\n\nI would like to seek your advice on my specific health issues. I am a 62 years\nold female, and my general health condition is ok for my age excepting HIP\nPAIN, which though not acute, is a nagging pain which bothers me all the time.\nMore than pain, it is a kind of stiffness I experiencce on every movement\nwhile bending/ turning on either side etc all around the lower lumbar region,\nespecially early in the morning. I find it difficult to sit, to get up from\nthe sitting posture and to bend etc. I have been diagnosed having osteoporosis\nin 2004, since when I have been taking calcium & Vit D supplements. I also\ntake medication for hypothyroidism and cholesterol. My weight is 46 Kg and\nheight 155cm. My static weight was 50 kg for so many years till the recent\npast, now getting reduced.\n\nI have difficulty bending my knees also (while sitting on squatting posture)\nsince the last 6 years after I developed Chikkun Guinea fever in 2008.\n\nI am very keen on finding a solution by your natural therapy. Could you please\nsuggest me the appropriate accu points and method of applying pressure for my\nailments. Please specify the method of applying pressure, duration, how many\ntimes per day etc.\n\nLooking forward to your answer soon to my email id tooling@vsnl.com\n\nRadha\n\nReply ↓\n\n * michael on June 6, 2013 at 2:04 am said:\n\nThe best point for your hip pain and stiffness is B 47, however you need\ndetailed instruction and guidance, which you can get from my “Release Back\nPain“ which will also help you with your stiffness.\n\nBlessings on your drive to follow this natural way of self-care. With healing\nwishes. Michael\n\nReply ↓\n\n 26. rsrpratap on July 21, 2013 at 12:29 pm said:\n\nthank you\n\nReply ↓\n\n 27. Auto Diagnose scanner on November 4, 2013 at 5:06 am said:\n\nVery impressive comments to read that,thank you for reporting this,it is very\nuseful,Looking forward to another great article. Good luck to the author! All\nthe best!W%\n\nReply ↓\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nHome Acupressure Articles E-Products Online Trainings Audio Pain Relief\nBooklets Books Charts DVD’s Flashcards Home Study Discounted Packages New\nProducts Ways to Use Acupressure Acu–Yoga Lovers Acupressure Body Tools Orders\n& Returns Wholesale About the Author\n\n### Quick Index Links:\n\n * Acu-Yoga (2)\n * Acupressure Community (14)\n * Acupressure for Beginners (8)\n * Acupressure for Children (2)\n * Acupressure for Lovers (4)\n * Acupressure Massage (3)\n * Acupressure Points (43)\n * ADD (4)\n * ADHD and Dyslexia (4)\n * Allergies & Hayfever (4)\n * Ankle Pain & Sprains (4)\n * Anxiety & Panic Relief (3)\n * Back Pain & Sciatica (12)\n * Breathing / Chest congestion (5)\n * Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia (14)\n * Colds & Flu (3)\n * Detox & Decongestion (2)\n * Ears (6)\n * Elimination (1)\n * Emotional Healing (14)\n * Eyes (4)\n * Foot Cramps & Cold Feet (2)\n * Headaches & Mental Health (15)\n * Hormones & Glands (3)\n * Humor & Laughter (1)\n * Immune Boosting (3)\n * Jaw Pain & TMJ (1)\n * Knee Pain (4)\n * Learning Disorders (3)\n * Memory & Concentration (6)\n * Metabolism & Appetite (6)\n * Michael's Life Experiences (7)\n * Muscle Stiffness & Pain (2)\n * Nausea & Upset Stomach (2)\n * Nose & Throat (4)\n * Pain Relief (22)\n * Sciatica (4)\n * Self-Care Techniques (16)\n * Sexual or Urinary Problems (3)\n * Sinuses & Congestion (1)\n * Sleep Disorders (4)\n * Spiritual Healing (8)\n * Stress Management (26)\n\n * Diet (2)\n * Exercise & Lifestyle (5)\n * Uncategorized (3)\n * Vertigo, Dizziness, Lightheaded (3)\n * Weight Loss (3)\n * Wellness & Long Life (19)\n * Zen Shiatsu (3)\n\n©2015 Michael Gach Ph.D.\n\n↑\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.acupressure.com:80/articles/how_acupressure_works.htm", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180618032811/http://www.acupressure.com:80/articles/how_acupressure_works.htm", "parsed_text": { "title": "Acupressure Pain Relief: How Acupressure Works & Relieves Chronic Pain", "passages": [ "Acupressure points (also called potent points) are places on the skin that are especially sensitive to bioelectrical impulses in the body and conduct those impulses readily.", "Traditionally, Asian cultures conceived of the points as junctures of special pathways that carried the human energy that the Chinese call chi and the Japanese call ki. Western scientists have also mapped out and proven the existence of this system of body points by using sensitive electrical devices.", "Stimulating these points with pressure, needles, or heat triggers the release of endorphins, which are the neurochemicals that relieve pain. As a result, pain is blocked and the flow of blood and oxygen to the affected area is increased. This causes the muscles to relax and promotes healing.", "Because acupressure inhibits the pain signals sent to the brain through a mild, fairly painless stimulation, it has been described as closing the \"gates\" of the pain-signaling system, preventing painful sensations from passing through the spinal cord to the brain.", "Besides relieving pain, acupressure can help rebalance the body by dissolving tensions and stresses that keep it from functioning smoothly and that inhibit the immune system. Acupressure enables the body to adapt to environmental changes and resist illness.", "Tension tends to concentrate around acupressure points. When a muscle is chronically tense or in spasm, the muscle fibers contract due to the secretion of lactic acid caused by fatigue, trauma, stress, chemical imbalances, or poor circulation. For instance, when you are under a great deal of stress you may find you have difficulty breathing. Certain acupressure points relieve chest tension and enable you to breathe deeply.", "As a point is pressed, the muscle tension yields to the finger pressure, enabling the fibers to elongate and relax, blood to flow freely, and toxins to be released and eliminated. Increased circulation also brings more oxygen and other nutrients to affected areas. This increases the body's resistance to illness and promotes a longer, healthier, more vital life. When the blood and bioelectrical energy circulate properly, we have a greater sense of harmony. health, and well-being.", "© Copyright 2014 Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved including copying in any form. 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Western scientists have also mapped out and proven the\nexistence of this system of body points by using sensitive electrical devices.\n\nStimulating these points with pressure, needles, or heat triggers the release\nof endorphins, which are the neurochemicals that relieve pain. As a result,\npain is blocked and the flow of blood and oxygen to the affected area is\nincreased. This causes the muscles to relax and promotes healing.\n\nBecause acupressure inhibits the pain signals sent to the brain through a\nmild, fairly painless stimulation, it has been described as closing the\n\"gates\" of the pain-signaling system, preventing painful sensations from\npassing through the spinal cord to the brain.\n\nBesides relieving pain, acupressure can help rebalance the body by dissolving\ntensions and stresses that keep it from functioning smoothly and that inhibit\nthe immune system. Acupressure enables the body to adapt to environmental\nchanges and resist illness.\n\nTension tends to concentrate around acupressure points. When a muscle is\nchronically tense or in spasm, the muscle fibers contract due to the secretion\nof lactic acid caused by fatigue, trauma, stress, chemical imbalances, or poor\ncirculation. For instance, when you are under a great deal of stress you may\nfind you have difficulty breathing. Certain acupressure points relieve chest\ntension and enable you to breathe deeply.\n\nAs a point is pressed, the muscle tension yields to the finger pressure,\nenabling the fibers to elongate and relax, blood to flow freely, and toxins to\nbe released and eliminated. Increased circulation also brings more oxygen and\nother nutrients to affected areas. This increases the body's resistance to\nillness and promotes a longer, healthier, more vital life. When the blood and\nbioelectrical energy circulate properly, we have a greater sense of harmony.\nhealth, and well-being. \n \n\|\n\nSave 20% On these packages: \n \n--- \n© Copyright 2014 Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved including\ncopying in any form. Acupressure.com was established in 1995 Important Legal\nInformation info@acupressure.com\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://acupressurepointsfor.com:80/5-easy-acupressure-points-for-back-pain-and-lower-backaches.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170808105157/http://acupressurepointsfor.com:80/5-easy-acupressure-points-for-back-pain-and-lower-backaches.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "5 Easy Acupressure Points For Back Pain and Lower Backaches", "passages": [ "Back Pain is a very common problem that doesn’t let us go about our daily work. Acupressure is being a fast recognised science due to its natural properties over allopathy and its side effects. Acupressure used energy lines in your body to release blocks in order to relieve you from any kind of stress or pain. Many ailments can be cured with the help of this natural science. Here are some acupressure point for back pain that will help you revive and get back to work within no time!", "Sit in a relaxed position and press your feet gently with your hands. This acupressure point is basically that joint where the first two toe bones meet. Press this point for two minutes each rotating clockwise and anticlockwise for 3-4 times to get some relief. Care must be taken that massage is done with alternating pressures of low and high intensities for best results.", "There are various acupressure points on the palm and hand that can control your back pain. Stressful activities worsen back pain. Sit down in a very relaxed position. Acupressure points on the hand will be easily reachable. The acupressure point lies between the index finger and the thumb. Press this point on both hands one after the other for fifteen seconds each for five to six times to get some relief. This is due to the rise of endorphin levels thereby helping to soothe your backache.", "This acupressure point falls on the elbow. Sit up in a comfortable position and gently massage your elbow. Put it in a raised position to get hold of the acupressure point. Follow the elbow bone and move four finger spaces from your elbow to find this acupressure point. Start with that side of the body that is hurting more. Press these acupressure points for about 30 seconds each for about 3-4 times for best results.", "At the end of your spine, there is an evident hollow. There are four points with two finger spaces in between that fall on a straight line that is the lowest point on your back and spine. In medical terms, these are known as the second and third lumbar vertebrae.Few minutes of light pressure on this points will get rid of fatigue as well as harsh lower back pain within no time. Practice this for a few minutes every day to keep back pain at bay.", "There is an evident hollow that is right behind your knee cap. This acupressure point lies exactly in the middle of the back of the knee cap. Keep pressure on this point for three minutes on each of the legs to get some relief in lower back ache. Alternate pressure intensities so that it is soothing instead of pinching.", "These simple acupressure points for back pain are very easy to practice and give results depending upon accuracy in finding the acupressure points and using them consistently for longer period of time." ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Easy Acupressure Points For Back Pain and Lower Backaches \| Acupressure\nPoints\n\n# Acupressure Points\n\nAcupressure Points For Weight Loss, Hair Growth, Headache, Eyes, Sleep,\nDiabetes, Back Pain and much more.\n\n# 5 Easy Acupressure Points For Back Pain and Lower Backaches\n\nShare on Facebook Share\n\nShare on TwitterTweet\n\nShare on Google Plus Share\n\nShare on Pinterest Share\n\nShare on LinkedIn Share\n\nSend email Mail\n\nBack Pain is a very common problem that doesn’t let us go about our daily\nwork. Acupressure is being a fast recognised science due to its natural\nproperties over allopathy and its side effects. Acupressure used energy lines\nin your body to release blocks in order to relieve you from any kind of stress\nor pain. Many ailments can be cured with the help of this natural science.\nHere are some acupressure point for back pain that will help you revive and\nget back to work within no time!\n\n## Here are three main acupressure points for back pain:\n\n### 1\\. Foot\n\nSit in a relaxed position and press your feet gently with your hands. This\nacupressure point is basically that joint where the first two toe bones meet.\nPress this point for two minutes each rotating clockwise and anticlockwise for\n3-4 times to get some relief. Care must be taken that massage is done with\nalternating pressures of low and high intensities for best results.\n\n### 2\\. Hand\n\nThere are various acupressure points on the palm and hand that can control\nyour back pain. Stressful activities worsen back pain. Sit down in a very\nrelaxed position. Acupressure points on the hand will be easily reachable. The\nacupressure point lies between the index finger and the thumb. Press this\npoint on both hands one after the other for fifteen seconds each for five to\nsix times to get some relief. This is due to the rise of endorphin levels\nthereby helping to soothe your backache.\n\n### 3\\. Elbow\n\nThis acupressure point falls on the elbow. Sit up in a comfortable position\nand gently massage your elbow. Put it in a raised position to get hold of the\nacupressure point. Follow the elbow bone and move four finger spaces from your\nelbow to find this acupressure point. Start with that side of the body that is\nhurting more. Press these acupressure points for about 30 seconds each for\nabout 3-4 times for best results.\n\n## These acupressure points are to cure lower backaches:\n\n### 4\\. Lower back : Points (B) & Points (C)\n\nAt the end of your spine, there is an evident hollow. There are four points\nwith two finger spaces in between that fall on a straight line that is the\nlowest point on your back and spine. In medical terms, these are known as the\nsecond and third lumbar vertebrae.Few minutes of light pressure on this points\nwill get rid of fatigue as well as harsh lower back pain within no time.\nPractice this for a few minutes every day to keep back pain at bay.\n\n### 5\\. Back of the knee cap : Points (E)\n\nThere is an evident hollow that is right behind your knee cap. This\nacupressure point lies exactly in the middle of the back of the knee cap. Keep\npressure on this point for three minutes on each of the legs to get some\nrelief in lower back ache. Alternate pressure intensities so that it is\nsoothing instead of pinching.\n\nThese simple acupressure points for back pain are very easy to practice and\ngive results depending upon accuracy in finding the acupressure points and\nusing them consistently for longer period of time.\n\nShare on Facebook Share\n\nShare on TwitterTweet\n\nShare on Google Plus Share\n\nShare on Pinterest Share\n\nShare on LinkedIn Share\n\nSend email Mail\n\nBookmark the permalink.\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n### Recent Posts\n\n * How to use acupressure points to induce labor naturally.\n * 5 Simple Acupressure points for Anxiety and Stress.\n * 5 Easy Acupressure Points For Back Pain and Lower Backaches\n * 5 Simple Acupressure Points for Diabetes.\n * 5 Best Acupressure Points for Eyes – Improve Your Eye Sight\n\n© 2014 by Acupressure Points\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spine-specialists/specialists-who-treat-back-pain", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200814151135/https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spine-specialists/specialists-who-treat-back-pain", "parsed_text": { "title": "Specialists Who Treat Back Pain", "passages": [ "There are many types of health practitioners that care for patients with spinal conditions, and each has a slightly different role. Selection of the most appropriate type of health professional - or team of health professionals", "The different types of health professionals who treat back pain tend to have varied training and interests. While it is common to start off with a primary care provider (a medical doctor, chiropractor, or doctor of osteopathic medicine), if the patient's back pain is resistant to initial treatment then the services of a spine specialist may be necessary.", "Primary care providers are often the first port of call for patients when back pain strikes, and generally include: * Primary care physicians (Family practice doctors, Internists, Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Pediatricians) * Chiropractors * Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine", "Spine specialists have a more specific area of expertise in certain diagnoses and/or treatments for back pain and spinal conditions, and generally include: * Surgeons * Physiatrists * Anesthesiologists * Neurologists * Rheumatologists", "Therapists have expertise in either physical or occupational rehabilitation for back pain or psychological help for chronic pain, and generally include: * Physical therapists * Occupational therapists * Clinical psychologists", "\"With most doctor visits lasting 30 minutes or less, it's important for patients to know about their condition before seeing their surgeon and to learn more when they go home. I'm glad to play a role in providing accurate and straightforward information regarding spinal conditions and surgery through Spine-health.com.\"", "\"It's a pleasure to work with Veritas Health. I appreciate how easy the authoring process is and how thoroughly the staff communicates with me for each article. I’m happy to contribute to patient education through their unbiased and comprehensive resources.\"", "\"Spine-health offers an excellent interdisciplinary library of peer-reviewed articles regarding the treatment of spinal pathology. Being an author allows me to give my perspective as a spine surgeon and also gives me a non-biased area where I can direct patients who are contemplating surgery.\"", "I enjoy writing articles for Veritas because it challenges me to take complex subjects like spinal anatomy, problematic conditions of the spine, and treatment options and explain them in a way that everyone can understand. As a spine surgeon, that is what I do every day, one patient at a time. Veritas, however, gives me the potential to reach and educate millions of people, all at the same time.\"", "\"The authoring experience with Veritas Health is great, it’s a simple, and seamless process. The staff is exceptionally helpful, and motivated in guiding you towards completing the blog or article you are involved in working on.\"", "\"In a time where there is unlimited access to information on the internet, a lot of which is incorrect or falsely interpreted, I enjoy the opportunity to put truthful information and helpful tips to not only my patients but anyone else who finds the articles and blogs helpful on Spine-health.com. There are a lot of Dr. Googles out there and they deserve honest and concise information. \"", "\"I love everything related to the spine and enjoy authoring for Spine- health.com. The site provides articles and blogs on a variety of medical conditions with up-to-date scientific and research-based information in a way that the general public can easily understand.\"", "\"As a Doctor of Pharmacy who has worked as a research pharmacist and now works as a retail pharmacist, I very much enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise with Veritas readers. Authoring articles and blogs is a way for me to keep people abreast of the most current practices and guidelines. Because I interact with patients every day, I'm able to anticipate readers' questions and concerns.\"", "Utilizing our peer reviewed articles, researchers and physicians look to Spine-health in order to supplement research papers and presentations as referenced on National Institutes of Health.", "Dedicated to helping the pain community, Veritas Health works with non-profit organizations, like the U.S. Pain Foundation to develop valuable patient education.", "Spine-health is referenced in some of the most popular medical textbooks and teaching aides in medical schools and residency training.", "Veritas Health is not owned by companies that sell products or medications. The clear separation between the editorial content and sponsorships/advertising is essential to providing accurate and unbiased health information.", "With more than 500,000 Facebook Fans, Veritas Health posts videos, infographics, exercises, and exclusive tips to help people learn more about their chronic health conditions.", "Over the past 20 years, people have viewed 1.8 Billion pages on Veritas Health websites to engage with content that helps them better understand symptoms, conditions, and a variety of treatment options.", "Veritas Health authors are carefully selected based on their subject area expertise, board certification and spine medicine practice. Our contributing authors average over 20 years of clinical experience.", "Quality oversight for all Veritas Health content is provided by our Medical Advisory Board - which is composed of recognized leaders in spine medicine, each with more than 30 years of clinical experience.", "This site is for educational purposes only; no information is intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The information is produced and reviewed by over 200 medical professionals with the goal of providing trusted, uniquely informative information for people with painful health conditions. Our forums do not include medical advice and are for emotional support only." ] }, "parsed_md": "Specialists Who Treat Back Pain\n\nSkip to main content\n\nArthritis-health.com Sports-health.com\n\nConditions\n\nTreatment\n\nWellness\n\nForums\n\n### Conditions\n\n * Arthritis\n * Chronic Pain\n * Degenerative Disc Disease\n * Herniated Disc\n * Lower Back Pain\n * Neck Pain\n * Osteoporosis\n * Sciatica\n * Spinal Stenosis\n * All Conditions\n\n### Treatment\n\n * Alternative Care\n * Artificial Disc Replacement\n * Back Surgery\n * Chiropractic\n * Injections\n * Pain Management\n * Pain Medication\n * Physical Therapy\n * Spinal Fusion\n * All Treatments\n\n### Wellness\n\n * Ergonomics\n * Exercise\n * Massage Therapy\n * Nutrition, Diet, and Weight Loss\n * Sleep\n * Stop Smoking\n * Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi\n * All Wellness\n\n### Forums\n\n * All Forums\n * Arthritis/Osteoarthritis Forum\n * Back Surgery and Neck Surgery Forum\n * Chronic Pain Forum\n * Lower Back Pain Forum\n * Neck Pain Forums\n * Pain Management Forum\n * Pain Medications Forum\n * Surgery Recovery Forum\n\n### Quick Links\n\n * Blog\n * Find a Doctor or Spine Center\n * Videos\n * Education Centers (Sponsored)\n * Free Newsletters\n\n## You are here\n\n * Treatment\n * Spine Specialists\n * Specialists Who Treat Back Pain\n\n# Specialists Who Treat Back Pain\n\nshare pin it Newsletters\n\nBy Philip Shalen, MD\n\n\|\n\nPeer Reviewed\n\nThere are many types of health practitioners that care for patients with\nspinal conditions, and each has a slightly different role. Selection of the\nmost appropriate type of health professional - or team of health professionals\n- largely depends on the patient's symptoms and the length of time the\nsymptoms have been present.\n\nThe different types of health professionals who treat back pain tend to have\nvaried training and interests. While it is common to start off with a primary\ncare provider (a medical doctor, chiropractor, or doctor of osteopathic\nmedicine), if the patient's back pain is resistant to initial treatment then\nthe services of a spine specialist may be necessary.\n\nSee When to Seek Medical Care for Low Back Pain\n\nIn This Article:\n\n * Specialists Who Treat Back Pain\n * Primary Care Providers\n * Specialty Care Physicians and Pain Management\n * Therapists\n\nThere are three broad groups of health providers who treat back pain:\n\n 1. Primary care providers are often the first port of call for patients when back pain strikes, and generally include:\n * Primary care physicians (Family practice doctors, Internists, Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Pediatricians)\n * Chiropractors\n * Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine\n 2. Spine specialists have a more specific area of expertise in certain diagnoses and/or treatments for back pain and spinal conditions, and generally include:\n * Surgeons\n * Physiatrists\n * Anesthesiologists\n * Neurologists\n * Rheumatologists\n 3. Therapists have expertise in either physical or occupational rehabilitation for back pain or psychological help for chronic pain, and generally include:\n * Physical therapists\n * Occupational therapists\n * Clinical psychologists\n\nFind an integrated clinic at the Spine-health Spine Center Directory.\n\nNext Page: Primary Care Providers\n\nPages:\n\n * 1\n * 2\n * 3\n * 4\n\n### Editor's Top Picks\n\nWhat Is a Physiatrist?\n\nTreatment by an Osteopathic Physician\n\nVideo: What to Bring to a Spine Surgery Consultation\n\nVideo: Understanding Different Types of Back Pain\n\nHow a Physical Therapist Can Help with Exercise\n\nWhen to Seek Medical Care for Low Back Pain\n\nSpine Specialist Topics\n\n * Spine Specialists\n\n * Back Pain Specialists\n * Chiropractors\n * Physiatrist\n * Spine Surgeons\n * Osteopathic Medicine\n * Physical Therapist\n * En Español\n * Find a Doctor or Spine Surgeon\n\nRelated Topics\n\n * All Pain Topics A - Z\n\nadvertisement\n\n\"With most doctor visits lasting 30 minutes or less, it's important for\npatients to know about their condition before seeing their surgeon and to\nlearn more when they go home. I'm glad to play a role in providing accurate\nand straightforward information regarding spinal conditions and surgery\nthrough Spine-health.com.\"\n\n\\- Dr. Benjamin Bjerke, MD\n\n\"It's a pleasure to work with Veritas Health. I appreciate how easy the\nauthoring process is and how thoroughly the staff communicates with me for\neach article. I’m happy to contribute to patient education through their\nunbiased and comprehensive resources.\"\n\n\\- Dr. Shaema George, PharmD\n\n\"Spine-health offers an excellent interdisciplinary library of peer-reviewed\narticles regarding the treatment of spinal pathology. Being an author allows\nme to give my perspective as a spine surgeon and also gives me a non-biased\narea where I can direct patients who are contemplating surgery.\"\n\n\\- Dr. Jay Jagannathan, MD, FAANS\n\nI enjoy writing articles for Veritas because it challenges me to take complex\nsubjects like spinal anatomy, problematic conditions of the spine, and\ntreatment options and explain them in a way that everyone can understand. As a\nspine surgeon, that is what I do every day, one patient at a time. Veritas,\nhowever, gives me the potential to reach and educate millions of people, all\nat the same time.\"\n\nDr. David DeWitt, MD\n\n\"The authoring experience with Veritas Health is great, it’s a simple, and\nseamless process. 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Veritas Health, LLC, 520\nLake Cook Road, Suite 350, Deerfield, IL, 60015.\n\nprime \| version.2020.05.028-2020.05.006\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18973732", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190408184604/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18973732", "parsed_text": { "title": "What is mechanical back pain and how best to treat it?", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "What is mechanical back pain and how best to treat it? - PubMed - NCBI\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://acupressurepointsguide.com:80/most-important-acupressure-points-for-back-pain/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200504130119/http://acupressurepointsguide.com:80/most-important-acupressure-points-for-back-pain/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Most Important Acupressure Points for Back Pain", "passages": [ "Acupressure has some significant pressure points for Back Pain and Acupressure Points for Back Pain are more effective if you apply them on a regular basis. Any person, who is having ache / pain in spinal area, is suffering from back pain. Back Pain is usual problem in every third person. There are various treatments of Back Pain. The treatment varies according to the stage and type of Back Pain. Acupressure Points are very helpful for Back Pain.", "Acupressure is the method of healing Back Pain without any side effects. All you need to do is applying firm pressure on exact pressure points regularly and you will get more relief in Back Pain. Acupressure Points not only heal the Back Pain, but also prevent the Back Pain to rise again. Acupressure Points can heal the back pain if the pressure points are applied in daily routine. However, you must know the proper applying technique of Acupressure Points for Back Pain. Because Acupressure Points can harm the patient if you apply them in wrong way.", "Acupressure is very old method to cure any decease. Back Pain can occur in human body because of many reasons. Acupressure Technique has several pressure points for healing Back Pain. These pressure points are very helpful to give relief in various symptoms of Back Pain. Acupressure Points for Back Pain are described as follows:", "Acupressure Points for Back Pain are situated as at various spots of body (as mentioned above) which can be explained in detail as under:", "Stomach Point is very helpful for relieving lower back pain. Acupressure Stomach Point for Back Pain is situated under the Navel (i.e. belly button). The Stomach Point is also called Sea of Energy point. The exact place for Stomach Point is below the Navel around 2 fingers distance. You will find the Stomach (Sea of Energy) Point as displayed in picture.", "Applying firm pressure on Stomach Point (Sea of Energy point) will be beneficial in reducing weakness of lower back, strengthen the abdominal muscles and also put a stop to many lower back problems.", "Acupressure Points for Back Pain: Lower Back Points are effective to give relief in lower back pain as well as sciatica. Acupressure Lower Back Points for Back Pain are situated near the spine. Lower Back Points are also known as Sea of Vitality. Lower Back Points lie at waist level. The exact place of Acupressure Lower Back Points is between second and third lumbar vertebrae (each bone of a Spinal Cord is known as lumbar vertebrae). Find the Lower Back Points as mentioned in picture below.", "Applying proper pressure on Acupressure Lower Back Points for Back Pain can heal the aches in lower back, fatigue, sciatica etc.", "IMPORTANT: If the patient’s back is weak then please do not apply any pressure to lower back points. First, you must consult an expert / doctor before applying Acupressure Lower Back Points for Back Pain.", "Hipbone Points are very impactful to reduce hip pain and pelvic tension. Acupressure Hipbone Points for Back Pain are situated near the hipbone. The Hipbone Points are also called Womb and Vitals. Hipbone Points are exactly located in the middle of base of the buttock and top of the hipbone. Acupressure Hipbone Points are outer sacrum the base of the spine. You will be able to find the Hipbone Points as displayed in picture.", "Applying gentle pressure on Acupressure Hipbone pressure points (Womb and Vitals) will help you to give relief in hip pain, lower back pain, sciatica and pelvic stress.", "Knee Back Points are beneficial to reduce stiffness in back and knee pain. Acupressure Knee Back Points for Back Pain are situated in backside of knee cap. Knee Back Points are also said as Commanding Middle. The Knee Back Points are exactly located at the center of the backside of knee cap in both feet. You can find the Acupressure Knee Back Points as mentioned in the picture below.", "Applying firm pressure on Knee Back Points (Commanding Middle) will be helpful in back pain relief, stiffness in back, arthritis in back, knee pain, arthritis in hips, sciatica, arthritis in knee etc.", "Acupressure Foot Points are effective in reducing the back pain. Foot Points are divided in two situations i.e. Foot Point while sleeping and Foot Point while Sitting. Let us discuss about the Acupressure Foot Points one by one:", "Acupressure Foot Point while sleeping is situated between your big toe and second toe. First lie down on the floor. As displayed in the picture, find a joint exact in the midway of your big toe and second toe. Apply tender pressure on Foot Point to get relief in Back Pain. Applying pressure on Acupressure Foot Pressure Point will help you to heal faster.", "Acupressure Foot Point while sitting is situated in the bottom of your foot. First of all, sit on a chair straight. Check that your Foot is cleaned so that Pressure Points are discoverable. Find the Foot Point at mentioned in picture below. Then massage the bottom of your foot from heel to Toe with thumb of your hand. Massage the region to get best results. Massaging the Acupressure Foot Point for Back Pain while sitting will make you feel relax and reduce the back pain.", "Hand Point is very directly connected with stress in back and stiffness. However, Acupressure Hand Point can heal the Back Pain, only when you are lied down. Firstly, lie down on a flat place. Find the Hand Point at between the Index Finger and Thumb. You will find the joint in the middle of your thumb and index finger as shown in picture. Apply firm pressure on the Hand Point for a few seconds and then leave. Again apply pressure for a few seconds and leave. Repeat this task two to three times to get better result.", "Please do not try Acupressure Points for Back Pain on anybody if you haven’t got suitable training for applying pressure on exact pressure spots. In such case, please consult an Expert / Doctor for Acupressure Points for Back Pain." ] }, "parsed_md": "Most Important Acupressure Points for Back Pain - Acupressure Points Guide\n\nSkip to content\n\n# Most Important Acupressure Points for Back Pain\n\nOctober 3, 2014October 3, 2014\n\nAcupressure has some significant pressure points for Back Pain and Acupressure\nPoints for Back Pain are more effective if you apply them on a regular basis.\nAny person, who is having ache / pain in spinal area, is suffering from back\npain. Back Pain is usual problem in every third person. There are various\ntreatments of Back Pain. The treatment varies according to the stage and type\nof Back Pain. Acupressure Points are very helpful for Back Pain.\n\nContents\n\n * Most Important Acupressure Points for Back Pain\n\n * Acupressure Points for Back Pain\n\n * * Stomach Point:\n * Lower Back Points:\n * Hipbone Points:\n * Knee Back Points:\n * Foot Points (Sleeping and Sitting):\n * Hand Point:\n * Acupressure Points for Back Pain NOTE:\n\n# Most Important Acupressure Points for Back Pain\n\nAcupressure is the method of healing Back Pain without any side effects. All\nyou need to do is applying firm pressure on exact pressure points regularly\nand you will get more relief in Back Pain. Acupressure Points not only heal\nthe Back Pain, but also prevent the Back Pain to rise again. Acupressure\nPoints can heal the back pain if the pressure points are applied in daily\nroutine. However, you must know the proper applying technique of Acupressure\nPoints for Back Pain. Because Acupressure Points can harm the patient if you\napply them in wrong way.\n\nAcupressure is very old method to cure any decease. Back Pain can occur in\nhuman body because of many reasons. Acupressure Technique has several pressure\npoints for healing Back Pain. These pressure points are very helpful to give\nrelief in various symptoms of Back Pain. Acupressure Points for Back Pain are\ndescribed as follows:\n\n## Acupressure Points for Back Pain\n\n * Stomach Point\n * Lower Back Points\n * Hipbone Points\n * Knee Back Points\n * Foot Points (Sleeping and Sitting)\n * Hand Point\n\nAcupressure Points for Back Pain are situated as at various spots of body (as\nmentioned above) which can be explained in detail as under:\n\n#### Stomach Point:\n\nImage Source: acupressure.com\n\nStomach Point is very helpful for relieving lower back pain. Acupressure\nStomach Point for Back Pain is situated under the Navel (i.e. belly button).\nThe Stomach Point is also called Sea of Energy point. The exact place for\nStomach Point is below the Navel around 2 fingers distance. You will find the\nStomach (Sea of Energy) Point as displayed in picture.\n\nApplying firm pressure on Stomach Point (Sea of Energy point) will be\nbeneficial in reducing weakness of lower back, strengthen the abdominal\nmuscles and also put a stop to many lower back problems.\n\n#### Lower Back Points:\n\nImage Source: acupressure.com\n\nAcupressure Points for Back Pain: Lower Back Points are effective to give\nrelief in lower back pain as well as sciatica. Acupressure Lower Back Points\nfor Back Pain are situated near the spine. Lower Back Points are also known as\nSea of Vitality. Lower Back Points lie at waist level. The exact place of\nAcupressure Lower Back Points is between second and third lumbar vertebrae\n(each bone of a Spinal Cord is known as lumbar vertebrae). Find the Lower Back\nPoints as mentioned in picture below.\n\nApplying proper pressure on Acupressure Lower Back Points for Back Pain can\nheal the aches in lower back, fatigue, sciatica etc.\n\nIMPORTANT: If the patient’s back is weak then please do not apply any pressure\nto lower back points. First, you must consult an expert / doctor before\napplying Acupressure Lower Back Points for Back Pain.\n\n#### Hipbone Points:\n\nImage Source: Acupressure.com\n\nHipbone Points are very impactful to reduce hip pain and pelvic tension.\nAcupressure Hipbone Points for Back Pain are situated near the hipbone. The\nHipbone Points are also called Womb and Vitals. Hipbone Points are exactly\nlocated in the middle of base of the buttock and top of the hipbone.\nAcupressure Hipbone Points are outer sacrum the base of the spine. You will be\nable to find the Hipbone Points as displayed in picture.\n\nApplying gentle pressure on Acupressure Hipbone pressure points (Womb and\nVitals) will help you to give relief in hip pain, lower back pain, sciatica\nand pelvic stress.\n\n#### Knee Back Points:\n\nKnee Back Points are beneficial to reduce stiffness in back and knee pain.\nAcupressure Knee Back Points for Back Pain are situated in backside of knee\ncap. Knee Back Points are also said as Commanding Middle. The Knee Back Points\nare exactly located at the center of the backside of knee cap in both feet.\nYou can find the Acupressure Knee Back Points as mentioned in the picture\nbelow.\n\nApplying firm pressure on Knee Back Points (Commanding Middle) will be helpful\nin back pain relief, stiffness in back, arthritis in back, knee pain,\narthritis in hips, sciatica, arthritis in knee etc.\n\n#### Foot Points (Sleeping and Sitting):\n\nAcupressure Foot Points are effective in reducing the back pain. Foot Points\nare divided in two situations i.e. Foot Point while sleeping and Foot Point\nwhile Sitting. Let us discuss about the Acupressure Foot Points one by one:\n\nImage Source: herbalshop.com\n\nAcupressure Foot Point while sleeping is situated between your big toe and\nsecond toe. First lie down on the floor. As displayed in the picture, find a\njoint exact in the midway of your big toe and second toe. Apply tender\npressure on Foot Point to get relief in Back Pain. Applying pressure on\nAcupressure Foot Pressure Point will help you to heal faster.\n\nImage Source: chinese-holistic-health-exercises.com\n\nAcupressure Foot Point while sitting is situated in the bottom of your foot.\nFirst of all, sit on a chair straight. Check that your Foot is cleaned so that\nPressure Points are discoverable. Find the Foot Point at mentioned in picture\nbelow. Then massage the bottom of your foot from heel to Toe with thumb of\nyour hand. Massage the region to get best results. Massaging the Acupressure\nFoot Point for Back Pain while sitting will make you feel relax and reduce the\nback pain.\n\n#### Hand Point:\n\nImage Source: sinuspressurepoints.com\n\nHand Point is very directly connected with stress in back and stiffness.\nHowever, Acupressure Hand Point can heal the Back Pain, only when you are lied\ndown. Firstly, lie down on a flat place. Find the Hand Point at between the\nIndex Finger and Thumb. You will find the joint in the middle of your thumb\nand index finger as shown in picture. Apply firm pressure on the Hand Point\nfor a few seconds and then leave. Again apply pressure for a few seconds and\nleave. Repeat this task two to three times to get better result.\n\nApplying Pressure on Acupressure Hand Point regularly as per instructions will\naid in reducing stress and stiffness in back.\n\n### Acupressure Points for Back Pain NOTE:\n\nPlease do not try Acupressure Points for Back Pain on anybody if you haven’t\ngot suitable training for applying pressure on exact pressure spots. In such\ncase, please consult an Expert / Doctor for Acupressure Points for Back Pain.\n\nCategories Acupressure 7 Comments\n\n### 7 thoughts on “Most Important Acupressure Points for Back Pain”\n\n 1. Ghanshyam Verma\n\nJanuary 21, 2016 at 10:47 am\n\nKindly send more guidance for backache and conspitation\n\nReply\n\n 2. Pingback: How To Get Rid Of Back Pain By Massaging Your Feet - The Open Mind\n\n 3. Pingback: Cozzia EC 618 Massage Chair Ratings 2018 - Consumer Files\n\n 4. Pingback: 6 Quick Ways to Stop Your Back Pain After Sitting All Day \| Nexbie TV\n\n 5. 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Pingback: 6 Quick Ways to Stop Your Back Pain After Sitting All Day - Info Ideal\n\n### Leave a Comment Cancel reply\n\n## Recent Posts\n\n * Acupressure Points for Sinus Congestion and Nasal Problems\n * 8 Most Effective Acupressure Points for Asthma Relief\n * 7 Most Important Acupressure Points for Constipation\n * 9 Most Effective Acupressure Points for Ear Pain, Earache and Tinnitus\n * Most Effective Acupressure Points for Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain\n * Most Effective Acupressure Points for Hip Pain\n * 10 Most Effective Acupressure Points for High Blood Pressure\n * Most Effective Pressure Points for Menstrual Cramps\n * 9 Most Effective Pressure Points to Improve Memory and Concentration Power\n * 7 Most Effective Acupressure Points for Piles & Hemorrhoids\n\n## Like US\n\n> Acupressure Points Guide\n\n## You May Like\n\n * Most Popular Acupressure Points for Self Treatment\n * Most Important Acupressure Points for Back Pain\n * 9 Best Acupressure Points for Diabetes Control\n * 8 Effective Acupressure Points for Knee Pain\n * Most Effective Acupressure Points for Headache and Migraine\n * 7 Most Important Acupressure Points for Constipation\n * Acupressure Points for Neck Pain Relief\n * Foot Reflexology Chart – Complete Guide for Reflexology Foot Chart\n * Acupressure Points for Vertigo, Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness\n * Most Common Acupressure Points for Weight Loss\n\n© 2020 Acupressure Points Guide\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://acupressurepoints.net/acupressure-points-for-back-pain/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210126212830/https://acupressurepoints.net/acupressure-points-for-back-pain/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Acupressure Points for Back Pain", "passages": [ "When it comes to back pain, it is one of the most common pains caused in the body and mostly caused by trauma. This can be from straining ones back at work while lifting something, sports injuries, car accidents and more. In some cases, one will need treatment that includes chiropractic treatment, massage, acupuncture, and physiotherapy.", "However, as with Acupuncture where one uses fine needles inserted into the skin, there is a more supple way of ridding oneself of back pain, and that is Acupressure. When using acupressure points for back pain, one uses your elbow, fingers or thumbs bringing relief to those parts that one is suffering from pain.", "If you find that, you do have a back pain that does not go away after a couple of days it is best to see your doctor have it examined. Before one opts for using acupressure, our doctor may prescribe you some anti-inflammatory medication to help relieve the back pain.", "Alternatively, may refer you to a chiropractor, osteopath, or massage therapist if the pain persists. If one has normal back pain it may not be serious, however, can become a serious medical condition if one does not take care of it and these include:", "This is why it is so important to pay a visit to your doctor to make sure that back pain does not become a serious medical condition. Acupressure treatment suitable for normal back pain and will not cure serious back pain, especially if it is cancer-related.", "If you do decide to go the acupressure way after consulting with your doctor make an appointment to see a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner to learn more about the available acupressure points for back pain. You may need to have about three treatments a week to start with for about two weeks.", "Apart from where one may observe back pain, there are certain Acupoints along one’s spine discovered that helps to alleviate pain, especially if they resulted naturally from picking up heavy objects, arthritis, and more.", "These pressure points in the lower backs found just above the level of one’s hipbones within the Paraspinal muscles and referred to as Acupoints B-23 and B-47. By stimulating these points on both sides of one’s spine helps to relieve painful low, back pain caused by pinched nerves or shooting leg pain.", "These acupressure points for lower back pain one can reach easily by yourself and pressing down on these Acupoints with your thumb while holding firmly for about one minute at a time and releasing gradually will help to relieve pain.", "For relieving low, back pain, and hip pain one can use the Acupoint found on one’s hips. This point found further down your backside often referred to as the B-48 point and found a few inches on the side to the tailbone – and outwardly to the right over the dimples above your butt muscles.", "In the fleshiest part of one’s buttocks, you can find the pressure point G-30 slightly below B-48, specifically in the Piriformis muscle beneath your larger Gluteus Maximus muscles. Here for best results, one needs to press down and inwards with gradual movements of the thumb to the center of your buttocks.", "Hold firmly without applying too much pressure for a few minutes and release gradually, without irritating the nerves found in this area. When completing these acupressure points for back pain treatment, it is best to apply some ice wrapped in a thin towel and place it on the back and hip muscles for about 15 minutes. This helps with the bruising and tenderness found with acupressure treatment.", "When one uses acupressure or acupuncture endorphins and serotonin is released in the body and acts as a natural painkiller. By applying pressure between the thumb and forefinger also known as LI-4 is effective to not only relieve back pain but other ailments as well.", "Here one can apply pressure while relaxing on a bed or sofa on this Acupoint for at least 10 seconds and release for 5 seconds – repeat this method at least three times.", "When applying acupressure to any point of the body, one needs to remember that these points may be tender when you first press on them. However, the feeling eventually subsides the more you apply pressure. When using the elbow pressure point, one needs to sit in a comfortable position and raise your arm to find this Acupoint referred to as LU-6.", "One can find this point in your lower arm below the point where your elbow joints flex. Alternatively, you can count on four fingers from your elbow and start with the side that hurts the most in your back. Apply pressure to this point for 30 seconds three to four times over a course of 5 to 10 minutes. After completing the side, that hurts the most moves on to the other side as well.", "After completing treatment to these points apply some ice as mentioned above, or one can also make use of frozen gel packs as they help to control pain and inflammation as well.", "While, in a lying position, one can stimulate the Acupoint found between the big and second toe, also known as the sleeping position. To receive best results one needs to press down on the top of your feet in the webbing and hold firmly for 30 seconds and releasing gradually and one needs to do both feet.", "Other great options to place your feet in an ice bath before applying pressure to prevent bruising from taking place.", "Another pressure point is very beneficial when used while sitting relaxed and found at the bottom of the feet, closer to your toes than the heel. One needs to massage the bottom of one’s feet for a few minutes before one can locate this Acupoint.", "Here you need to press down with your thumb firmly and hold for 30 seconds and release and remember to do both feet with short rests in between. Many people are very ticklish beneath their feet, and one can apply some peppermint lotion that causes a tingling feeling, making them less sensitive to touch.", "This point is great to help with back pain and prevent using for women who are pregnant as this is another point to help induce uterine contractions.", "For relieving back stiffness as well as pain in one’s hips, knees, and legs using Acupoints B-54 found behind the knees below the knee joint center and B-53 found a few inches on the side of the knee joint of the calf muscle is best for these types of pain.", "Here you need to use your thumb and press for 30 seconds at a time behind both knees successively, and known as the commanding middle by acupressure therapists.", "Acupressure points for back pain are conventional physical therapy that can provide relief to pain in the back caused by different ailments.", "Back pain is cause related to stress, tiredness, and spasms. Therefore, by applying pressure to specific points, it helps heal your body from infections.", "You can use the treatment for pain arising from injuries, tension, and stiffness. Therefore, if you are a sufferer from regular back pain, you can use the following acupoints to help relieve lower, mid, and upper back pain.", "As mentioned, there are different acupoints for treating back pain. To make it simpler for you, we have categorized them into groups.", "Jian Jing therapists use to help relieve stiffness, neck pain, headaches, and tension in the shoulder. Therefore, if you experience stress in the back or joints the acupoints effective to use. However, if you are pregnant, we do not recommend using this pressure point as it can induce labor.", "Applying pressure to GB 10 helps relieve aches and tension in your neck and stimulates the hormonal function of the body.", "The following acupressure point for back pain in the hands you can use to relieve neck tension, shoulder tension, and headaches as well.", "You find the acupoint in the central islet located between the groove formed by the tendons connecting your fourth and fifth finger, behind the knuckles.", "Massaging the LI 4 acupoint eases upper back pain, facial tension, toothaches, and neck stiffness. Therefore, after a long day at work and feeling stressed, it helps to apply pressure to reduce stress.", "You find the pressure point in the web between your thumb and index finger. To find the spot, bring your two fingers together bringing the thumb and index finger in contact with each other. There is a bump found in the muscle and LI 4 is at the highest point of the bulge.", "The acupressure point for back pain in the hand is a vital point to help release tension in the throat, upper back, and chest. It will help you to relax and breathe deeply.", "Using pressure on GV 14 helps relieve stiffness and pain in your shoulders and neck. If you are suffering from cervical spondylosis, this is a useful acupressure point to use.", "To help ease neck and back pain connected to cervical spondylosis using the SI 15 points effective. It also helps alleviate tension and stress.", "While sitting the person needs to apply pressure with his or her thumb or use the knuckles on the spot", "The Sea of Energy point you find in the stomach, you use it to treat lower back pains. Furthermore, it helps to strengthen the muscles in your lower body between the hip and waist.", "Hold three of your fingers using the index, middle, and ring finger together and place it under the belly button. There is a firm region you can feel using your ring finger.", "If you suffer from a weak stomach or gastric trouble use the base of your palm for applying gentle pressure", "The Kidney Shu is an acupressure point for treating lower back pain and stimulates muscle tension and best to ask someone to help apply pressure to the spot.", "You find the acupoint in the middle region between your hipbone and rib cage. To locate it, you find it where the inner bladder line meets up with the middle of your waist.", "It helps if you lay face down for the person to find the spot and apply pressure for a minute", "While applying pressure, you need to take deep breaths and exhale for the person to increase the force to the place", "Adjacent to B23 you find the B47 acupressure point for pain relief in the lower back. Here you will also need the help of another person to apply pressure to the spot.", "You find the spot on the outer bladed line in the center of the waist on the right border of the erector muscle group.", "It would be best if you lay face down, and the person needs to apply steady pressure for about a minute", "Governing Vessel 4 or the Life Gate is useful to use for lumbar back pain. Furthermore, it helps to treat sexual problems in men, fatigue, and weakness in the knees.", "The Life Gate acupressure point you find at your waistline (at the same level as the B23) in between the vertebrae.", "The Bladder 60 point you find on the leg and stimulating it relieves lumbar pain. You can also treat headaches, dizziness, and neck pain with it. However, do not use if pregnant as it leads to induced labor.", "Use your thumb on the spot and grip the ankle by applying up to 30 seconds of pressure and release", "You can find it easily where the bones of your big toe and the next toe meet. It is about three inches from the tip of your big toe.", "The truth is that when you search for middle back acupoints on the internet, you seem to get lower or upper back points. Luckily, we are here to help with the following acupoints. Using one or more of these acupressure points with your free hand is useful.", "Pi Shu, you find in the middle of the back three finger widths lateral to your spine on the eleventh thoracic vertebra", "While the acupressure points for back pain chart, mentions the above acupoints, there is another spot you can find on the palm to treat back pain.", "The Hand Valley point you find between your first finger and thumb. Applying pressure firmly to the spot helps reduce stress and relieve migraines while stopping the pain in the back. Furthermore, it helps with tension in the neck, shoulder, and teeth.", "As you progress during your pregnancy, you find your baby is adding more weight to your back and legs. Whether you suffer from upper back pain or lower back acupressure can help relieve the annoying pain.", "The second acupressure point is below the kneecap and found by placing four finger widths below it. The spots situated to the outer side of your leg.", "Using any of the acupressure points for back pain is safe, and it has no side effects. However, we do recommend you use your medication prescribed with the acupressure at the same time.", "Furthermore, if you have had risk factors related to blood clots, it is best to speak to your doctor first before receiving an acupressure treatment or massage.", "As you can see, there are many pressure points found throughout the body. You can apply pressure to the majority of these points while some may need the help of a loved one or licensed practitioner.", "On the other hand, acupressure therapy helps to relieve different pains but is not for treating illnesses. What makes it unique is that you can use it to treat headaches, nausea, back pain, and more without grabbing for a painkiller first.", "By using these acupressure points for back pain properly and working them with care, you can help relieve natural pain caused throughout your day. These provide quick results when applied every day, and if you are not able to do it, yourself call on a friend or pay a qualified Acupressure Therapist a visit to receive the best results." ] }, "parsed_md": "Acupressure Points for Back Pain - Important Tips - Acupressure Points\n\n * Acupressure Points\n * Weight Loss\n * Induce Labor\n * Acupuncture Pen\n * Reviews\n * Articles\n\nAcupressure Points\n\n * Acupressure Points\n * Weight Loss\n * Induce Labor\n * Acupuncture Pen\n * Reviews\n * Articles\n\nAcupressure Points\n\n# Acupressure Points for Back Pain – Important Tips\n\nShare\n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\nPinterest\n\nWhatsApp\n\nAcupressure Points for Back Pain – Important Tips\n\nWhen it comes to back pain, it is one of the most common pains caused in the\nbody and mostly caused by trauma. This can be from straining ones back at work\nwhile lifting something, sports injuries, car accidents and more. In some\ncases, one will need treatment that includes chiropractic treatment, massage,\nacupuncture, and physiotherapy.\n\nAcupressure Points for Back Pain\n\nHowever, as with Acupuncture where one uses fine needles inserted into the\nskin, there is a more supple way of ridding oneself of back pain, and that is\nAcupressure. When using acupressure points for back pain, one uses your elbow,\nfingers or thumbs bringing relief to those parts that one is suffering from\npain.\n\n## Always Consult a Doctor – Acupressure Points for Back Pain\n\nIf you find that, you do have a back pain that does not go away after a couple\nof days it is best to see your doctor have it examined. Before one opts for\nusing acupressure, our doctor may prescribe you some anti-inflammatory\nmedication to help relieve the back pain.\n\nAlternatively, may refer you to a chiropractor, osteopath, or massage\ntherapist if the pain persists. If one has normal back pain it may not be\nserious, however, can become a serious medical condition if one does not take\ncare of it and these include:\n\n * Spinal joint sprains\n * Muscle strains\n * Spinal nerve irritation\n * Spinal disc degeneration\n\nThis is why it is so important to pay a visit to your doctor to make sure that\nback pain does not become a serious medical condition. Acupressure treatment\nsuitable for normal back pain and will not cure serious back pain, especially\nif it is cancer-related.\n\nIf you do decide to go the acupressure way after consulting with your doctor\nmake an appointment to see a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner to\nlearn more about the available acupressure points for back pain. You may need\nto have about three treatments a week to start with for about two weeks.\n\nBack Acupoints\n\n## Using Acupoints in the Back\n\nApart from where one may observe back pain, there are certain Acupoints along\none’s spine discovered that helps to alleviate pain, especially if they\nresulted naturally from picking up heavy objects, arthritis, and more.\n\nThese pressure points in the lower backs found just above the level of one’s\nhipbones within the Paraspinal muscles and referred to as Acupoints B-23 and\nB-47. By stimulating these points on both sides of one’s spine helps to\nrelieve painful low, back pain caused by pinched nerves or shooting leg pain.\n\nThese acupressure points for lower back pain one can reach easily by yourself\nand pressing down on these Acupoints with your thumb while holding firmly for\nabout one minute at a time and releasing gradually will help to relieve pain.\n\n### Using Acupoints in the Hips\n\nFor relieving low, back pain, and hip pain one can use the Acupoint found on\none’s hips. This point found further down your backside often referred to as\nthe B-48 point and found a few inches on the side to the tailbone – and\noutwardly to the right over the dimples above your butt muscles.\n\nHipbone Points – Acupressure Points for Back Pain\n\n### Using Acupoints in the Buttocks\n\nIn the fleshiest part of one’s buttocks, you can find the pressure point G-30\nslightly below B-48, specifically in the Piriformis muscle beneath your larger\nGluteus Maximus muscles. Here for best results, one needs to press down and\ninwards with gradual movements of the thumb to the center of your buttocks.\n\nHold firmly without applying too much pressure for a few minutes and release\ngradually, without irritating the nerves found in this area. When completing\nthese acupressure points for back pain treatment, it is best to apply some ice\nwrapped in a thin towel and place it on the back and hip muscles for about 15\nminutes. This helps with the bruising and tenderness found with acupressure\ntreatment.\n\n### Arm Acupoints for Back Pain\n\nWhen one uses acupressure or acupuncture endorphins and serotonin is released\nin the body and acts as a natural painkiller. By applying pressure between the\nthumb and forefinger also known as LI-4 is effective to not only relieve back\npain but other ailments as well.\n\nBetween Index Finger and Thumb\n\nHere one can apply pressure while relaxing on a bed or sofa on this Acupoint\nfor at least 10 seconds and release for 5 seconds – repeat this method at\nleast three times.\n\n### Elbow Pressure Points\n\nWhen applying acupressure to any point of the body, one needs to remember that\nthese points may be tender when you first press on them. However, the feeling\neventually subsides the more you apply pressure. When using the elbow pressure\npoint, one needs to sit in a comfortable position and raise your arm to find\nthis Acupoint referred to as LU-6.\n\nelbow pressure point\n\nOne can find this point in your lower arm below the point where your elbow\njoints flex. Alternatively, you can count on four fingers from your elbow and\nstart with the side that hurts the most in your back. Apply pressure to this\npoint for 30 seconds three to four times over a course of 5 to 10 minutes.\nAfter completing the side, that hurts the most moves on to the other side as\nwell.\n\nAfter completing treatment to these points apply some ice as mentioned above,\nor one can also make use of frozen gel packs as they help to control pain and\ninflammation as well.\n\n## Leg Acupoints\n\n### Applying Pressure to the Feet\n\nWhile, in a lying position, one can stimulate the Acupoint found between the\nbig and second toe, also known as the sleeping position. To receive best\nresults one needs to press down on the top of your feet in the webbing and\nhold firmly for 30 seconds and releasing gradually and one needs to do both\nfeet.\n\nBack Pain Pressure Points\n\nOther great options to place your feet in an ice bath before applying pressure\nto prevent bruising from taking place.\n\n### Applying Pressure to the Soles\n\nAnother pressure point is very beneficial when used while sitting relaxed and\nfound at the bottom of the feet, closer to your toes than the heel. One needs\nto massage the bottom of one’s feet for a few minutes before one can locate\nthis Acupoint.\n\nMost-Important-Acupressure-Points-for-Back-Pain\n\nHere you need to press down with your thumb firmly and hold for 30 seconds and\nrelease and remember to do both feet with short rests in between. Many people\nare very ticklish beneath their feet, and one can apply some peppermint lotion\nthat causes a tingling feeling, making them less sensitive to touch.\n\nThis point is great to help with back pain and prevent using for women who are\npregnant as this is another point to help induce uterine contractions.\n\n### Applying Pressure Behind the Knees\n\nFor relieving back stiffness as well as pain in one’s hips, knees, and legs\nusing Acupoints B-54 found behind the knees below the knee joint center and\nB-53 found a few inches on the side of the knee joint of the calf muscle is\nbest for these types of pain.\n\nImportant Acupressure Points for Back Pain\n\nHere you need to use your thumb and press for 30 seconds at a time behind both\nknees successively, and known as the commanding middle by acupressure\ntherapists.\n\n## Acupressure Points for Different Back Pains\n\nAcupressure points for back pain are conventional physical therapy that can\nprovide relief to pain in the back caused by different ailments.\n\nBack pain is cause related to stress, tiredness, and spasms. Therefore, by\napplying pressure to specific points, it helps heal your body from infections.\n\nYou can use the treatment for pain arising from injuries, tension, and\nstiffness. Therefore, if you are a sufferer from regular back pain, you can\nuse the following acupoints to help relieve lower, mid, and upper back pain.\n\nAs mentioned, there are different acupoints for treating back pain. To make it\nsimpler for you, we have categorized them into groups.\n\n### Acupressure Points to Relieve Back Pain\n\nApplying pressure to the following acupressure points for back pain relief can\nhelp make the pain more bearable:\n\n 1. GB 21 Acupressure Point\n\nJian Jing therapists use to help relieve stiffness, neck pain, headaches, and\ntension in the shoulder. Therefore, if you experience stress in the back or\njoints the acupoints effective to use. However, if you are pregnant, we do not\nrecommend using this pressure point as it can induce labor.\n\nPosition of GB21\n\nThe acupoint is two fingers width at the bottom of the neck on top of the\nshoulders.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * Use your opposite hand and rub the upper shoulder to find the pressure point\n * Once finding GB21 curve your index and middle finger to hook it over the spot\n * Apply pressure by letting the hook support the weight of your arm\n * Massage and hold for up to five seconds\n\n 2. GB 10 Acupressure Point\n\nApplying pressure to GB 10 helps relieve aches and tension in your neck and\nstimulates the hormonal function of the body.\n\nPosition of GB 10\n\nPlace one thumb below your skull and one thumb distance from the spine to\nlocate the spot.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * Use your thumb on the same side of the arm to apply mild and prolonged pressure to the spot\n * You can apply pressure to the point throughout the day especially at night for up to three minutes\n\n 3. TE3 Acupressure Point\n\nThe following acupressure point for back pain in the hands you can use to\nrelieve neck tension, shoulder tension, and headaches as well.\n\nPosition of TE3\n\nYou find the acupoint in the central islet located between the groove formed\nby the tendons connecting your fourth and fifth finger, behind the knuckles.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * Place your thumb from the opposite hand on the spot\n * Apply firm pressure with the tip of the thumb into the groove\n * Hold it for up to five seconds at a time\n * You can do this several times throughout the day to relieve upper body tension\n\n 4. LI 4 Acupressure Point\n\nMassaging the LI 4 acupoint eases upper back pain, facial tension, toothaches,\nand neck stiffness. Therefore, after a long day at work and feeling stressed,\nit helps to apply pressure to reduce stress.\n\nLocation of LI 4\n\nYou find the pressure point in the web between your thumb and index finger. To\nfind the spot, bring your two fingers together bringing the thumb and index\nfinger in contact with each other. There is a bump found in the muscle and LI\n4 is at the highest point of the bulge.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * Use your other hand and grasp the spot with your thumb and index finger\n * Apply up to 10 seconds of pressure and relax or massage the region for up to five seconds\n * You can repeat the method up to three times for relief\n\n 5. K 27 Acupressure Point\n\nThe acupressure point for back pain in the hand is a vital point to help\nrelease tension in the throat, upper back, and chest. It will help you to\nrelax and breathe deeply.\n\nLocation of K 27\n\nPlace one fingertip below your collarbone on both sides to find the spot.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * Use your opposite hand and press firmly on the point for a few seconds\n * Alternatively, you can rub the area while applying pressure\n * Hold it for two minutes and breathe deep and slow\n * You can repeat the technique for up to five times a day\n\n 6. GV 14 Acupressure Point\n\nUsing pressure on GV 14 helps relieve stiffness and pain in your shoulders and\nneck. If you are suffering from cervical spondylosis, this is a useful\nacupressure point to use.\n\nLocation of GV 14\n\nYou find the acupoint at shoulder level on the midline of your upper back.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * You need to apply pressure to the spot in a seated position for a minute\n * Here you will need to ask another person to help\n * Furthermore, your threshold of pain and comfort helps limit the pressure\n\n 7. SI 15 Acupressure Point\n\nTo help ease neck and back pain connected to cervical spondylosis using the SI\n15 points effective. It also helps alleviate tension and stress.\n\nLocation of SI 15\n\nSI 15 you find in the middle shoulder area located two-finger widths away from\nyour spine.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * The acupressure points unreachable so you will need to ask someone to help\n * While sitting the person needs to apply pressure with his or her thumb or use the knuckles on the spot\n * Applying pressure depends on your pain threshold when holding for up to two minutes\n\n## Acupressure Points for Pain in Lower Back\n\nHere are the acupoints for treating hip and lower back pain.\n\n 1. CV 6 Acupressure Point\n\nThe Sea of Energy point you find in the stomach, you use it to treat lower\nback pains. Furthermore, it helps to strengthen the muscles in your lower body\nbetween the hip and waist.\n\nLocation of CV 6\n\nHold three of your fingers using the index, middle, and ring finger together\nand place it under the belly button. There is a firm region you can feel using\nyour ring finger.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * Keep your three fingers together and hold it on the spot firmly\n * Hold a steady pressure for about one minute\n * Repeat the method for up to three times within a ten-minute interval\n * If you suffer from a weak stomach or gastric trouble use the base of your palm for applying gentle pressure\n\n 2. B23 Acupressure Point\n\nThe Kidney Shu is an acupressure point for treating lower back pain and\nstimulates muscle tension and best to ask someone to help apply pressure to\nthe spot.\n\nLocation of B23\n\nYou find the acupoint in the middle region between your hipbone and rib cage.\nTo locate it, you find it where the inner bladder line meets up with the\nmiddle of your waist.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * It helps if you lay face down for the person to find the spot and apply pressure for a minute\n * While applying pressure, you need to take deep breaths and exhale for the person to increase the force to the place\n * Once you reach your pain threshold stop and repeat for another minute\n\n 3. B47 (B52) Acupressure Point\n\nAdjacent to B23 you find the B47 acupressure point for pain relief in the\nlower back. Here you will also need the help of another person to apply\npressure to the spot.\n\nLocation of B47 (B52)\n\nYou find the spot on the outer bladed line in the center of the waist on the\nright border of the erector muscle group.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * It would be best if you lay face down, and the person needs to apply steady pressure for about a minute\n * While applying pressure, you need to take deep breaths and exhale as the person applies pressure\n\n 4. GV4 Acupressure Point\n\nGoverning Vessel 4 or the Life Gate is useful to use for lumbar back pain.\nFurthermore, it helps to treat sexual problems in men, fatigue, and weakness\nin the knees.\n\nLocation of GV4\n\nThe Life Gate acupressure point you find at your waistline (at the same level\nas the B23) in between the vertebrae.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * Here you will also need the help of another person to apply pressure\n * Lying face down take deep breaths and exhale as pressure is applied\n * The person needs to apply steady pressure for a minute and release\n\n 5. B60 Acupressure Point\n\nThe Bladder 60 point you find on the leg and stimulating it relieves lumbar\npain. You can also treat headaches, dizziness, and neck pain with it. However,\ndo not use if pregnant as it leads to induced labor.\n\nLocation of B60\n\nBladder 60 you find between your (Kunlun Mountains) Achilles tendon and outer\nanklebone.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * Use your thumb on the spot and grip the ankle by applying up to 30 seconds of pressure and release\n * Keep alternating between the legs for up to four times in each session\n\n 6. LV 3 Acupressure Point\n\nTai Chone or the Great Rushing point, helps with stress relief, lower back\npain, and limb pain.\n\nLocation of LV 3\n\nYou can find it easily where the bones of your big toe and the next toe meet.\nIt is about three inches from the tip of your big toe.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * With the thumb apply gentle pressure for 30 seconds and release\n * Furthermore, alternate between your legs for up to four times per session\n\n 7. B54 (B40) Acupressure Point\n\nThe Bladder 54 point helps release tension in the lower back and helps control\nmuscle spasms as well.\n\nLocation of B54\n\nYou find the Middle Crook at the back of your knee in the center of the\ncrease.\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * Apply pressure using your thumb for up to 30-seconds and repeat for up to 15 minutes\n\n## Acupressure Points for Mid Back Pain Relief\n\nThe truth is that when you search for middle back acupoints on the internet,\nyou seem to get lower or upper back points. Luckily, we are here to help with\nthe following acupoints. Using one or more of these acupressure points with\nyour free hand is useful.\n\nUB20 Acupressure Point\n\nPi Shu is useful for more than mid back pain and helps with vomiting,\nindigestion, abdominal bloating, and more.\n\nLocation of UB20\n\nPi Shu, you find in the middle of the back three finger widths lateral to your\nspine on the eleventh thoracic vertebra\n\nHow to Apply Pressure:\n\n * Here you will need the help of another person to apply pressure with the thumb to both points\n * Apply gentle pressure for up to two minutes at a time while you are lying face down\n * Make sure to take deep breaths and slowly exhale\n\n### Acupressure Points on Palm for Back Pain\n\nWhile the acupressure points for back pain chart, mentions the above\nacupoints, there is another spot you can find on the palm to treat back pain.\n\nThe Hand Valley point you find between your first finger and thumb. Applying\npressure firmly to the spot helps reduce stress and relieve migraines while\nstopping the pain in the back. Furthermore, it helps with tension in the neck,\nshoulder, and teeth.\n\n## Acupressure Points for Back Pain during Pregnancy\n\nAs you progress during your pregnancy, you find your baby is adding more\nweight to your back and legs. Whether you suffer from upper back pain or lower\nback acupressure can help relieve the annoying pain.\n\nBy applying up to two minutes of pressure to the following point, you can find\nrelief:\n\n * The first acupoint you locate in the web section between your big and 2^nd toe\n * The second acupressure point is below the kneecap and found by placing four finger widths below it. The spots situated to the outer side of your leg.\n\nUsing any of the acupressure points for back pain is safe, and it has no side\neffects. However, we do recommend you use your medication prescribed with the\nacupressure at the same time.\n\nFurthermore, if you have had risk factors related to blood clots, it is best\nto speak to your doctor first before receiving an acupressure treatment or\nmassage.\n\nAs you can see, there are many pressure points found throughout the body. You\ncan apply pressure to the majority of these points while some may need the\nhelp of a loved one or licensed practitioner.\n\nOn the other hand, acupressure therapy helps to relieve different pains but is\nnot for treating illnesses. What makes it unique is that you can use it to\ntreat headaches, nausea, back pain, and more without grabbing for a painkiller\nfirst.\n\nSo go ahead and try it you have nothing to lose!\n\nConclusion\n\nBy using these acupressure points for back pain properly and working them with\ncare, you can help relieve natural pain caused throughout your day. 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105,358	How To Get Rid of a Thigh Cramp	To get rid of a thigh cramp, stretch your hamstring by lying flat on the ground and lifting the leg that’s cramping. Then, wrap a towel around the ball of your foot and gently pull on the ends of the fabric to stretch your leg back. If the cramp is on the front of your thigh, stand up and stretch the muscle by grabbing your foot and pulling it back towards your behind. Walk around between stretches to relax the muscle. If you get thigh cramps often, try to drink more water and get plenty of potassium in your diet to avoid them in the future.	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We may share your information with third-party partners for marketing purposes. To learn more and make choices about data use, visit our Advertising Policy and Privacy Policy. By clicking “Accept and Continue” below, (1) you consent to these activities unless and until you withdraw your consent using our rights request form, and (2) you consent to allow your data to be transferred, processed, and stored in the United States.", "Log in with your Medical News Today account to create or edit your custom homepage, catch-up on your opinions notifications and set your newsletter preferences.", "Leg cramps, or charley horses, are a common problem that affect the feet, calves, and thigh muscles. They involve sudden, painful involuntary contractions of a leg muscle.", "They often occur while a person is sleeping or resting. They can be gone in a few seconds, but the average duration is 9 minutes. They can leave tenderness in the muscle for up to 24 hours after.", "In most cases the reason for leg cramps is never found, and they are considered harmless. Sometimes, however, they may be linked to an underlying disorder, such as diabetes or peripheral artery disease.", "It has been suggested that the way we sleep, with the foot stretched out and the calf muscles shortened, may trigger night cramps. Another theory is that cramps are more likely nowadays, as people no longer squat, a position that stretches the calf muscles.", "Exercise is one factor. Stressing or using a muscle for a long time may trigger a leg cramp during or after the exertion. Cramps often affect athletes, especially at the start of a season, if the body is out of condition. Nerve damage may play a role.", "Dehydration is thought to play a role. Athletes who exercise strenuously in hot weather often experience cramps. However, there is a lack of evidence to confirm this, and the theory has been disputed. Athletes who play in cool climates also get cramps, after all.", "sarcoidosis, a disease in which small growths or lumps produce inflammation or swelling of the tissues in any part of the body", "Older people are more likely to experience leg cramps. Muscle loss starts from the mid-40s and increases if the person is not active. This increases the risk of cramps.", "Between 50 and 60 percent of adults and 7 percent of children are believed to experience cramps, and the likelihood increases with age.", "Some people use supplements, such as magnesium to reduce muscle cramps, but a review published in 2012 concluded that older adults were unlikely to benefit from this treatment, and that it was unclear whether they would benefit women during pregnancy.", "Anecdotal evidence has suggested that mild exercise just before bedtime, such as a few minutes on a stationary bike or treadmill, may help.", "Quinine has been used in the past, but it is no longer recommended, according to recommendations published by the American Family Physician (AFP). The FDA issued a warning in 2010 about potentially dangerous interactions and side effects.", "There is limited evidence that exercise and stretching, calcium channel blockers, carisoprodol, and vitamin B-12 may help. Multivitamins may be of some use during pregnancy.", "Stand about one meter from a wall with your feet flat on the ground. Lean forward against the wall with your arms outstretched and your hands flat on the wall. Keep the heels on the ground. Hold for 10 seconds, then gently return to an upright position. Repeat five to ten times.", "These exercises may help relieve cramp and also prevent future episodes, if they are done two or three times a day.", "Supporting your toes when lying down or asleep by propping up the feet with a pillow or letting the feet hang over the edge of the bed.", "Keeping fit by getting enough exercise can help. If you exercise, make sure your program is suitable and that your progress is gradual. Avoid overexertion and training for prolonged periods, and always remember to warm up before you start.", "We picked linked items based on the quality of products, and list the pros and cons of each to help you determine which will work best for you. 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By clicking “Accept and Continue”\nbelow, (1) you consent to these activities unless and until you withdraw your\nconsent using our rights request form, and (2) you consent to allow your data\nto be transferred, processed, and stored in the United States.\n\n## Sign in\n\nLog in with your Medical News Today account to create or edit your custom\nhomepage, catch-up on your opinions notifications and set your newsletter\npreferences.\n\n### Register for a free account\n\nSign up for a free Medical News Today account to customize your medical and\nhealth news experiences.\n\ntake the tour\n\n# Causes and treatment for leg cramps\n\nLast updated Fri 1 December 2017 Last updated Fri 1 Dec 2017\n\nBy Christian Nordqvist\n\nTable of contents\n\n 1. Causes\n 2. Home remedies\n 3. Treatment\n 4. Exercises and stretches\n 5. Prevention\n\nLeg cramps, or charley horses, are a common problem that affect the feet,\ncalves, and thigh muscles. They involve sudden, painful involuntary\ncontractions of a leg muscle.\n\nThey often occur while a person is sleeping or resting. They can be gone in a\nfew seconds, but the average duration is 9 minutes. They can leave tenderness\nin the muscle for up to 24 hours after.\n\nIn most cases the reason for leg cramps is never found, and they are\nconsidered harmless. Sometimes, however, they may be linked to an underlying\ndisorder, such as diabetes or peripheral artery disease.\n\nFast facts on leg cramps\n\nHere are some key points about leg cramps. More detail is in the main article.\n\n * Leg cramps most commonly affect the calf muscle.\n * They typically only last a few minutes, but the pain can last for 24 hours.\n * They are more common in older age and during pregnancy.\n * Most often, leg cramps are no cause for concern and have no medical significance.\n * Risk factors may include dehydration, some medications, flat feet, and alcohol abuse.\n\nCauses\n\n## Causes\n\nCramps are generally not a sign of an underlying condition.\n\nIn most cases, there is no underlying cause and the reason why cramps happen\nis unclear.\n\nThey are thought to be caused by muscle fatigue and nerve dysfunction, but\nexactly how they happen is unclear.\n\nIt has been suggested that the way we sleep, with the foot stretched out and\nthe calf muscles shortened, may trigger night cramps. Another theory is that\ncramps are more likely nowadays, as people no longer squat, a position that\nstretches the calf muscles.\n\nExercise is one factor. Stressing or using a muscle for a long time may\ntrigger a leg cramp during or after the exertion. Cramps often affect\nathletes, especially at the start of a season, if the body is out of\ncondition. Nerve damage may play a role.\n\nDehydration is thought to play a role. Athletes who exercise strenuously in\nhot weather often experience cramps. However, there is a lack of evidence to\nconfirm this, and the theory has been disputed. Athletes who play in cool\nclimates also get cramps, after all.\n\nSometimes the leg cramps are caused by an underlying condition, situation or\nactivity.\n\nOther conditions that may cause cramps are:\n\n * Addison's disease\n * alcohol abuse\n * cirrhosis\n * diarrhea\n * flatfeet\n * gastric bypass surgery\n * hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid\n * chronic kidney failure\n * hypolalemia\n * hemodialysis\n * type 2 diabetes\n * cancer treatment\n * lead poisoning\n * sarcoidosis, a disease in which small growths or lumps produce inflammation or swelling of the tissues in any part of the body\n * muscle fatigue\n * vascular disease and venous insufficiency\n * motor neuron problems\n * oral birth control\n * Parkinson's disease\n * peripheral artery disease (PAD)\n * pregnancy, especially in the later stages\n * use of some medications, including intravenous iron sucrose, conjugated estrogens, naproxen, raloxifene, and teriparatide\n\nCramps have been linked to electrolysis imbalances, but reseach has not\nsupported these theories.\n\nOlder people are more likely to experience leg cramps. Muscle loss starts from\nthe mid-40s and increases if the person is not active. This increases the risk\nof cramps.\n\nBetween 50 and 60 percent of adults and 7 percent of children are believed to\nexperience cramps, and the likelihood increases with age.\n\nThey are more common during pregnancy.\n\nHome remedies\n\n## Home remedies\n\nThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) suggests:\n\n * stopping the activity that caused the cramp\n * stretching and massaging the muscle\n * holding the leg in the stretched position until the cramp stops\n * applying heat to muscles that are tight or tense (heat packs are available to purchase online)\n * using cold packs on tender muscles\n\nSome people use supplements, such as magnesium to reduce muscle cramps, but a\nreview published in 2012 concluded that older adults were unlikely to benefit\nfrom this treatment, and that it was unclear whether they would benefit women\nduring pregnancy.\n\nAnecdotal evidence has suggested that mild exercise just before bedtime, such\nas a few minutes on a stationary bike or treadmill, may help.\n\nTreatment\n\n## Treatment\n\nPainkillers are normally too slow acting to be useful for leg cramps.\n\nNo medication is recommended for cramps.\n\nIf a severe cramp leaves a muscle feeling tender, an over-the-counter (OTC)\npainkiller may help.\n\nQuinine has been used in the past, but it is no longer recommended, according\nto recommendations published by the American Family Physician (AFP). The FDA\nissued a warning in 2010 about potentially dangerous interactions and side\neffects.\n\nThere is limited evidence that exercise and stretching, calcium channel\nblockers, carisoprodol, and vitamin B-12 may help. Multivitamins may be of\nsome use during pregnancy.\n\nThere is no evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),\ncalcium, or potassium are of any benefit.\n\nExercises and stretches\n\n## Exercises and stretches\n\nIf there is no underlying cause, the leg cramps will probably get better\nwithout treatment.\n\nStretching exercises may help.\n\nIf the cramp is in the calf muscle you can try these:\n\n * Straighten the leg and pull the toes up toward the knee, to stretch the calf muscle.\n * Walk on tiptoes for a few minutes.\n * Stand about one meter from a wall with your feet flat on the ground. Lean forward against the wall with your arms outstretched and your hands flat on the wall. Keep the heels on the ground. Hold for 10 seconds, then gently return to an upright position. Repeat five to ten times.\n\nThese exercises may help relieve cramp and also prevent future episodes, if\nthey are done two or three times a day.\n\nPrevention\n\n## Prevention\n\nThe following measures may also help prevent leg cramps.\n\n * Supporting your toes when lying down or asleep by propping up the feet with a pillow or letting the feet hang over the edge of the bed.\n * Keeping bedding loose to help prevent the feet and toes from pointing downward during sleep.\n * Wearing suitable footwear, especially if you have flat feet and other foot problems.\n\nKeeping fit by getting enough exercise can help. If you exercise, make sure\nyour program is suitable and that your progress is gradual. Avoid overexertion\nand training for prolonged periods, and always remember to warm up before you\nstart.\n\nWe picked linked items based on the quality of products, and list the pros and\ncons of each to help you determine which will work best for you. We partner\nwith some of the companies that sell these products, which means Healthline UK\nand our partners may receive a portion of revenues if you make a purchase\nusing a link(s) above.\n\n## Related coverage\n\nWhat causes pain behind the knee? Pain in the back of the knee can have many\ncauses, including Baker's cyst and muscle injuries. Learn more about causes,\nhow to treat it, and outlook. Read now\n\nEverything you need to know about charley horse Leg cramps can be passing\nmuscle spasms or indicators of an underlying condition. This MNT Knowledge\nCenter explains why they happen and when to see doctor. Learn all about\ncharley horse, another name for muscle cramp. This article looks at the causes\nof these cramps that often affect the calf, foot, and toes. Read now\n\nLeg Pain: Types, causes, and home treatment Leg pain is a common symptom of\ninjury or disease affecting the blood vessels, nerves, muscles, joints, soft\ntissues, or bones. Many home remedies can help, but consult a doctor about\nsudden, persistent, or severe pain. Read on to learn more about causes and\nprevention of leg pain, as well as a range of treatments. Read now\n\nEverything you need to know about restless legs syndrome Learn about restless\nlegs syndrome, including common causes, treatments, and home remedies. This\narticle contains the best tips on relieving symptoms. Read now\n\nWhat causes calf muscle pain? Calf muscle pain is often caused by overuse or a\nsports injury. However, it can also indicate an underlying medical issue,\nincluding deep vein thrombosis or diabetic neuropathy. Learn more about the\ncauses of calf muscle pain, as well as what stretches can provide relief and\nwhen you should see a doctor. Read now\n\nemail email\n\nprint\n\nshare share\n\nSports Medicine / Fitness\n\nPain / Anesthetics Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy\n\n#### Additional information\n\nArticle last updated by Yvette Brazier on Fri 1 December 2017.\n\nVisit our Sports Medicine / Fitness category page for the latest news on this\nsubject, or sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest updates on Sports\nMedicine / Fitness.\n\nAll references are available in the References tab.\n\n#### References\n\nAllen, R. E., & Kirby, K. A. (2012, August). Nocturnal leg cramps. American\nFamily Physician, 86(4), 350-355. Retrieved from\nhttp://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0815/p350.html\n\nGarrison, S. R., Allan, G. M., Sekhon, R. K., Musini, V/ M., & Khan, K. W.\n(2012). Magnesium for muscle cramps. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.\nRetrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0048475/\n\nMillar, K.C., Stone, M. S., Huxel, K. C., & Edwards, J. A. (2010, July).\nExercise-associated muscle cramps. Sports Health, 2(4), 279–283. Retrieved\nfrom https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3445088/\n\nMuscle cramp. (2017, August 8). Retrieved from\nhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/muscle-cramp/symptoms-\ncauses/syc-20350820\n\nMuscle cramps. (2017, June). Retrieved from\nhttps://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/muscle-cramps\n\n#### Citations\n\nPlease use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay,\npaper or report:\n\nMLA Nordqvist, Christian. \"Causes and treatment for leg cramps.\" Medical News\nToday. MediLexicon, Intl., 1 Dec. 2017. Web. 9 Sep. 2018.\n<https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180160.php>\n\nAPA Nordqvist, C. (2017, December 1). \"Causes and treatment for leg cramps.\"\nMedical News Today. 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There are three correct answers to this question: yes! no! and maybe! This question has many relatives:", "Let's begin by defining our terms for clarity: Restorative Yoga is a form of practice directed towards students who are injured, stressed or ill, who need a very gentle practice and who are looking to regain the quality of life that they used to have, but have lost. It involves the use of props (sometimes lots of props) to allow the body to feel totally supported, to allow the body to relax and release; long holds of these gentle postures, postures often selected to address specific challenges; and deep mental and visceral relaxation. This does sound very 'yin-like' compared to the 'yang-like' Hatha yoga practices that include dynamic movements, muscular engagement, active breath-work or energizing music. And it is 'yin' in this respect, but is it Yin Yoga?", "Yin Yoga, as a style of yoga popularized by Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers, is not intended to be Restorative Yoga: it encompasses long held, static stresses of the deep connective tissues allowing them to be remodeled. It may include props and it does include long holds and mindfully reducing stress but it is not intended to heal broken bodies in the way that Restorative Yoga does. Now all Hatha yogas can help heal broken bodies but we can think of the main intention of Yin Yoga to be maintaining or improving the current state of health to optimal levels. In short, and it is always dangerous to make short dogmatic definitions but here goes, Restorative Yoga takes an unhealthy body and brings it (hopefully) back to normal, while Yin Yoga takes a normal healthy body and brings it up to optimum. So you see - it is a question of degree.", "In an arguably average sized Yin Yoga class, say fifteen to thirty students, the teacher is going to focus on the average condition of the majority of students: catering to the extremes is rarely a successful strategy for teaching yoga - if you offer poses that only the most advanced student can do you risk boring or possibly injuring everyone else; however, if you make sure the poses are safe enough and easy enough for everyone to be able to do you risk boring the majority. If the teacher is experienced perhaps she can layer the class into several levels to offer something for 90% of the class, but no teacher in one class can offer something for every possible health condition. Choices and trade-offs have to be made. This means that in a normal class, one that does not have lots of students who have had back surgery, knee operations, are eight months pregnant, suffering arthritis, cancer, aids, etc., the teacher will offer a Yin Yoga practice that will meet most people's needs.", "In a Restorative Class generally the size of the class is much smaller, perhaps four to twelve students, which allows the teacher to get to know the health and injury status of each student and thus tailor the poses and options for each individual. The whole class will be quieter and more relaxed than other styles of yoga class.", "Now, what to do when a student shows up in a Yin Yoga class with a specific and challenging condition that is outside the norm for the other students? She may have been told to come to your class because 'Yin Yoga is Restorative Yoga.' Do you refuse her entrance? Do you allow her in but bring down the level of the class and deprive your regular students of the challenge they need? Do you try to teach normally but keep fretting about how this one student is doing, and end up so distracted that you offer little value to anyone? These are tough choices! Let's put this question on hold for a moment and consider one other question: is Yin Yoga even appropriate for someone with significant health challenges?", "When the intention of a yoga practice is to achieve optimal health a question has to be asked as to how deep to stress the body. The answer is is found in the Goldilocks' curve: if too little stress is applied the tissues atrophy. If too much stress is applied the tissues degenerate. For some students the intention is not optimal health but rather optimal performance: they will want to push the poses to the maximum of their physical and emotional limits. This may be appropriate for dancers, gymnasts and athletes whose jobs require maximum performance, but they should be aware that their choice comes at a cost: maximum performance is obtained at the expense of optimal health. Talk to any retired dancer, gymnast or athlete and you may find some of the most broken bodies around.", "All tissues need stress! This fact is one that confuses the discussion of using yoga as therapy. A student who suffers osteoporosis in her lumbar spine may have been told to not stress her lower back at all, to make sure she doesn't break her spine. This advice is offered with the best of intentions but it may not be the best of advice because if there is absolutely no stress on the spine, the tissues will continue to atrophy. But clearly, too much stress will degenerate the bones leading to worse problems. So what to do? In these cases it is best to think of the Goldilocks' curve as becoming narrower and shifted to the left.", "Notice this second graph: the area of safe stress is very tiny and there is a smaller margin of error between too little and too much. The point is - all tissues need stress but with injury or illness the proper amount of that stress falls into a very narrow band. It is easy to go too far and hurt the student but it is equally too easy to say, \"don't do anything,\" which also hurts the student. The student coming to a Yin Yoga class may be totally justified in wanting to take your class. A Restorative Class may not work for them: it may be too gentle, they may only have one area that needs care but the rest of their body wants a regular workout, or they do want to work into the damaged connective tissues and can only get that in a Yin Yoga class.", "So we are back to our basic question: is Yin Yoga the same as Restorative Yoga? The answer is - \"No!\" Restorative Yoga is a very gentle practice that does not try to stress the tissues deeply and does not take the student outside her normal comfort zone. Yin Yoga is simple, but simple does not mean easy: it will challenge the student and will deeply stress the tissues. But the answer is also - \"Yes!\" Yin Yoga, when applied carefully and conscientiously can apply an appropriate Goldilocks level of stress to damaged tissues and help them recover. The key word is appropriate: how do you know when the stress is appropriate? Short of wearing X-ray glasses and having a portable MRI handy, you cannot be absolutely sure, but what you can do is teach the student how to pay attention to her edge. This is the answer you need to give to the student who shows up unexpectedly at the beginning of your class claiming that Yin Yoga will be good for her severe spinal stenosis: \"Pay Attention! Practice mindfully!\"", "Teach the student how to feel what is going on: this is not easy and takes time and practice. Advise her to go very slowly and very gently into each pose, feeling all the sensations occurring in detail. Describe to her what is inappropriate sensation: pain! Unfortunately, she may answer that she always feels pain, in which case tell her to look for any increase in pain or changes in its quality. Caveat your class: this is not Restorative Yoga and it may not be appropriate for her; you are not a doctor; but if she promises to take it really easy, do all the modifications that you will suggest and come out of the poses whenever it gets even a little bit challenging, then you will let her try the class. Unfortunately, and there is no way around this, you will have to keep checking on her and offering appropriate options that fit her situation: that's part of the bargain you have made when you accepted her into your class. (If you are not prepared to, or are unable to do this, don't let her in the class!) Also, don't let her slip away with the crowd after shavasana: talk to her again after class; check in with her, see how she feels, and spend a bit more time explaining the ideal Goldilocks position for her.", "Finally, ask her to pay attention to how she feels over the next 48 hours: sometimes the changes for good or ill do not show up right away. She needs to keep paying attention to what is happening within and then try to correlate any changes to what she has been doing. That is also part of living and practicing yoga mindfully. Maybe you both will discover that Yin Yoga can be Restorative Yoga!", "© Copyright 2006-2018 yinyoga.com\| Please view our Terms of Use page for copyright and copyleft information. ---\|--- Warning & Disclaimer\| Before attempting any of the practices described on this web site please visit our Warning Page." ] }, "parsed_md": "Yin Yoga or Restorative Yoga?\n\n\| \|\n\nYin Yoga or Restorative Yoga? \n \n--- \n \nIs Yin Yoga appropriate for someone with significant health challenges? \n \n--- \n \nIs Yin Yoga the same as Restorative Yoga, or is Restorative Yoga the same as\nYin Yoga? There are three correct answers to this question: yes! no! and\nmaybe! This question has many relatives:\n\n * \"I have osteoporosis; should I do Yin Yoga?\"\n * \"My doctor told me to come to your class because I have sciatica - is that ok?\"\n * \"I have a rod in my back;\n * \"I have had a hip replacement;\n * \"I have spondylolisthesis;\n * \"I had a vasectomy; can I do Yin Yoga?\"\n\nWhat should we say to people asking these questions?\n\nLet's begin by defining our terms for clarity: Restorative Yoga is a form of\npractice directed towards students who are injured, stressed or ill, who need\na very gentle practice and who are looking to regain the quality of life that\nthey used to have, but have lost. It involves the use of props (sometimes lots\nof props) to allow the body to feel totally supported, to allow the body to\nrelax and release; long holds of these gentle postures, postures often\nselected to address specific challenges; and deep mental and visceral\nrelaxation. This does sound very 'yin-like' compared to the 'yang-like' Hatha\nyoga practices that include dynamic movements, muscular engagement, active\nbreath-work or energizing music. And it is 'yin' in this respect, but is it\nYin Yoga?\n\nYin Yoga, as a style of yoga popularized by Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers, is\nnot intended to be Restorative Yoga: it encompasses long held, static stresses\nof the deep connective tissues allowing them to be remodeled. It may include\nprops and it does include long holds and mindfully reducing stress but it is\nnot intended to heal broken bodies in the way that Restorative Yoga does. Now\nall Hatha yogas can help heal broken bodies but we can think of the main\nintention of Yin Yoga to be maintaining or improving the current state of\nhealth to optimal levels. In short, and it is always dangerous to make short\ndogmatic definitions but here goes, Restorative Yoga takes an unhealthy body\nand brings it (hopefully) back to normal, while Yin Yoga takes a normal\nhealthy body and brings it up to optimum. So you see - it is a question of\ndegree.\n\nIn an arguably average sized Yin Yoga class, say fifteen to thirty students,\nthe teacher is going to focus on the average condition of the majority of\nstudents: catering to the extremes is rarely a successful strategy for\nteaching yoga - if you offer poses that only the most advanced student can do\nyou risk boring or possibly injuring everyone else; however, if you make sure\nthe poses are safe enough and easy enough for everyone to be able to do you\nrisk boring the majority. If the teacher is experienced perhaps she can layer\nthe class into several levels to offer something for 90% of the class, but no\nteacher in one class can offer something for every possible health condition.\nChoices and trade-offs have to be made. This means that in a normal class, one\nthat does not have lots of students who have had back surgery, knee\noperations, are eight months pregnant, suffering arthritis, cancer, aids,\netc., the teacher will offer a Yin Yoga practice that will meet most people's\nneeds.\n\nIn a Restorative Class generally the size of the class is much smaller,\nperhaps four to twelve students, which allows the teacher to get to know the\nhealth and injury status of each student and thus tailor the poses and options\nfor each individual. The whole class will be quieter and more relaxed than\nother styles of yoga class.\n\nNow, what to do when a student shows up in a Yin Yoga class with a specific\nand challenging condition that is outside the norm for the other students? She\nmay have been told to come to your class because 'Yin Yoga is Restorative\nYoga.' Do you refuse her entrance? Do you allow her in but bring down the\nlevel of the class and deprive your regular students of the challenge they\nneed? Do you try to teach normally but keep fretting about how this one\nstudent is doing, and end up so distracted that you offer little value to\nanyone? These are tough choices! Let's put this question on hold for a moment\nand consider one other question: is Yin Yoga even appropriate for someone with\nsignificant health challenges? \n \n--- \n \nWhen the intention of a yoga practice is to achieve optimal health a question\nhas to be asked as to how deep to stress the body. The answer is is found in\nthe Goldilocks' curve: if too little stress is applied the tissues atrophy. If\ntoo much stress is applied the tissues degenerate. For some students the\nintention is not optimal health but rather optimal performance: they will want\nto push the poses to the maximum of their physical and emotional limits. This\nmay be appropriate for dancers, gymnasts and athletes whose jobs require\nmaximum performance, but they should be aware that their choice comes at a\ncost: maximum performance is obtained at the expense of optimal health. Talk\nto any retired dancer, gymnast or athlete and you may find some of the most\nbroken bodies around.\n\nAll tissues need stress! This fact is one that confuses the discussion of\nusing yoga as therapy. A student who suffers osteoporosis in her lumbar spine\nmay have been told to not stress her lower back at all, to make sure she\ndoesn't break her spine. This advice is offered with the best of intentions\nbut it may not be the best of advice because if there is absolutely no stress\non the spine, the tissues will continue to atrophy. But clearly, too much\nstress will degenerate the bones leading to worse problems. So what to do? In\nthese cases it is best to think of the Goldilocks' curve as becoming narrower\nand shifted to the left. \n \n--- \n \nNotice this second graph: the area of safe stress is very tiny and there is a\nsmaller margin of error between too little and too much. The point is - all\ntissues need stress but with injury or illness the proper amount of that\nstress falls into a very narrow band. It is easy to go too far and hurt the\nstudent but it is equally too easy to say, \"don't do anything,\" which also\nhurts the student. The student coming to a Yin Yoga class may be totally\njustified in wanting to take your class. A Restorative Class may not work for\nthem: it may be too gentle, they may only have one area that needs care but\nthe rest of their body wants a regular workout, or they do want to work into\nthe damaged connective tissues and can only get that in a Yin Yoga class.\n\nSo we are back to our basic question: is Yin Yoga the same as Restorative\nYoga? The answer is - \"No!\" Restorative Yoga is a very gentle practice that\ndoes not try to stress the tissues deeply and does not take the student\noutside her normal comfort zone. Yin Yoga is simple, but simple does not mean\neasy: it will challenge the student and will deeply stress the tissues. But\nthe answer is also - \"Yes!\" Yin Yoga, when applied carefully and\nconscientiously can apply an appropriate Goldilocks level of stress to damaged\ntissues and help them recover. The key word is appropriate: how do you know\nwhen the stress is appropriate? Short of wearing X-ray glasses and having a\nportable MRI handy, you cannot be absolutely sure, but what you can do is\nteach the student how to pay attention to her edge. This is the answer you\nneed to give to the student who shows up unexpectedly at the beginning of your\nclass claiming that Yin Yoga will be good for her severe spinal stenosis: \"Pay\nAttention! Practice mindfully!\"\n\nTeach the student how to feel what is going on: this is not easy and takes\ntime and practice. Advise her to go very slowly and very gently into each\npose, feeling all the sensations occurring in detail. Describe to her what is\ninappropriate sensation: pain! Unfortunately, she may answer that she always\nfeels pain, in which case tell her to look for any increase in pain or changes\nin its quality. Caveat your class: this is not Restorative Yoga and it may not\nbe appropriate for her; you are not a doctor; but if she promises to take it\nreally easy, do all the modifications that you will suggest and come out of\nthe poses whenever it gets even a little bit challenging, then you will let\nher try the class. Unfortunately, and there is no way around this, you will\nhave to keep checking on her and offering appropriate options that fit her\nsituation: that's part of the bargain you have made when you accepted her into\nyour class. (If you are not prepared to, or are unable to do this, don't let\nher in the class!) Also, don't let her slip away with the crowd after\nshavasana: talk to her again after class; check in with her, see how she\nfeels, and spend a bit more time explaining the ideal Goldilocks position for\nher.\n\nFinally, ask her to pay attention to how she feels over the next 48 hours:\nsometimes the changes for good or ill do not show up right away. She needs to\nkeep paying attention to what is happening within and then try to correlate\nany changes to what she has been doing. That is also part of living and\npracticing yoga mindfully. Maybe you both will discover that Yin Yoga can be\nRestorative Yoga! \n \n--- \n(Back to Newsletter #13) \n--- \n \nTo buy YinSights as an eBook (PDF format), click the Buy Now button: $5.95 US \n \n© Copyright 2006-2018 yinyoga.com\| Please view our Terms of Use page for\ncopyright and copyleft information. \n---\|--- \nWarning & Disclaimer\| Before attempting any of the practices described on this\nweb site please visit our Warning Page.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/muscle-spasms-cramps-charley-horse", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210909040712/https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/muscle-spasms-cramps-charley-horse", "parsed_text": { "title": "Charley Horse: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention", "passages": [ "A charley horse is a muscle spasm -- when a muscle suddenly tightens up on its own. These cramps can happen anywhere in your body. They’re common in your legs.", "Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. They’ll also do a physical exam. They might order blood tests, muscle tests, or MRI exams to look for a health condition that can cause cramps.", "If you get a charley horse in your calf or in the back of your thigh (hamstring), put your weight on the affected leg and bend your knee slightly. Or sit or lie down with your leg out straight and pull the top of your foot toward your head.", "For a cramp in the front of your thigh (quadriceps), hold on to a chair and bend the knee of the affected leg. Pull your foot up toward your buttock.", "Massage, a bath with Epsom salts, or a heating pad can relax the muscle. To fight pain, use an ice pack or take an over-the-counter medication like ibuprofen or naproxen.", "In most cases, the charley horse will stop within a few minutes. But if you get them often and for no clear reason, tell your doctor.", "Stretch daily and before exercise. Stretching before exercise can help prevent tight muscles. Daily stretching can help with cramps caused by other things." ] }, "parsed_md": "Charley Horse: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Menu\n\n### Muscle Cramps Home\n\n * Medical Reference\n * Features\n * Slideshows & Images\n\n### Pain Topics\n\n * Abdominal Pain\n * Arthritis\n * Back Pain\n * Carpal Tunnel Syndrome\n * Fibromyalgia\n * Hip Pain\n * Knee Pain\n * Foot Pain\n * Lupus\n * Migraine\n * Nerve Pain\n * Osteoarthritis\n * Rheumatoid Arthritis\n\n### Pain Management Guide\n\n * Types of Pain\n * Symptoms & Causes\n * Diagnosis & Tests\n * Treatment & Care\n * Living & Managing\n * Support & Resources\n\n### More Pain Resources\n\n * News\n * Reference\n * Slideshows\n * Quizzes\n * Videos\n * Questions & Answers\n * Find a Neurologist\n * Find an Orthopaedist\n * Medications\n * Pill Identifier\n * Check for Drug Interactions\n * Drug Comparison Tool\n\n * Pain Management\n * Reference\n\n### Menu\n\n# Charley Horse\n\nBy Mary Anne Dunkin\n\nMedically Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on March 17, 2020\n\n### In this Article\n\n * What Is a Charley Horse?\n * Charley Horse Causes\n * Charley Horse Risk Factors\n * Charley Horse Diagnosis\n * Charley Horse Treatment\n * Charley Horse Prevention\n\n## What Is a Charley Horse?\n\nA charley horse is a muscle spasm -- when a muscle suddenly tightens up on its\nown. These cramps can happen anywhere in your body. They’re common in your\nlegs.\n\n## Charley Horse Causes\n\nThings that can trigger a charley horse include:\n\n * Poor blood flow\n * Working your muscles too much\n * Not stretching enough\n * Being active in high temperatures\n * Dehydration\n * A lack of magnesium and/or potassium in your diet\n * A problem such as a spinal cord injury or a pinched nerve in your neck or back\n * Kidney disease\n\nMuscle cramps are also a side effect of some drugs, such as:\n\n * Furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), and other diuretics (\"water pills\") that take fluid out of your body\n * Donepezil (Aricept), used to treat Alzheimer's disease\n * Neostigmine (Prostigmine), used for myasthenia gravis\n * Nifedipine (Procardia), a treatment for angina and high blood pressure\n * Raloxifene (Evista), an osteoporosis treatment\n * Asthma medications terbutaline (Brethine) and albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)\n * Tolcapone (Tasmar), which helps treat Parkinson's disease\n * Statin medications for cholesterol, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor), or simvastatin (Zocor)\n\n## Charley Horse Risk Factors\n\nCertain people tend to get charley horses more often:\n\n * Older adults\n * Athletes\n * Pregnant women\n * People who are overweight or obese\n * Those who have conditions like diabetes or thyroid, liver, or nerve disorders\n\n## Charley Horse Diagnosis\n\nYou don’t need to see your doctor unless you have a charley horse along with\none of these conditions:\n\n * Weakness\n * Numbness\n * Vomiting, diarrhea, or severe sweating (which can cause dehydration)\n * Drinking too much alcohol\n\nYour doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. They’ll also do\na physical exam. They might order blood tests, muscle tests, or MRI exams to\nlook for a health condition that can cause cramps.\n\n## Charley Horse Treatment\n\nIf you get a charley horse in your calf or in the back of your thigh\n(hamstring), put your weight on the affected leg and bend your knee slightly.\nOr sit or lie down with your leg out straight and pull the top of your foot\ntoward your head.\n\nFor a cramp in the front of your thigh (quadriceps), hold on to a chair and\nbend the knee of the affected leg. Pull your foot up toward your buttock.\n\nMassage, a bath with Epsom salts, or a heating pad can relax the muscle. To\nfight pain, use an ice pack or take an over-the-counter medication like\nibuprofen or naproxen.\n\nIn most cases, the charley horse will stop within a few minutes. But if you\nget them often and for no clear reason, tell your doctor.\n\n## Charley Horse Prevention\n\nTo help stop cramps before they start:\n\n * Eat more foods high in vitamins and magnesium.\n * Stay hydrated.\n * Stretch daily and before exercise. Stretching before exercise can help prevent tight muscles. Daily stretching can help with cramps caused by other things.\n * Wear comfortable shoes.\n * Limit how much alcohol you drink.\n * Ramp up your exercise slowly rather than all at once.\n * Don’t exercise right after you eat.\n * Don’t smoke.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery: \"Muscle Cramp.\"\n\nNorthwestern Health Sciences University: \"Charley Horses -- Why Do I Get Them\nand How Can I Stop Them?\"\n\nLECOM College of Osteopathic Medicine: \"Muscle cramp -- A common pain.\"\n\nNational Library of Medicine: \"Muscle Cramps.\"\n\nNew England Baptist Hospital: “What is a Charley Horse and How Can I Ease My\nMuscle Cramp?”\n\nUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center: “What Causes Charley Horses?”\n\nMayo Clinic: “Muscle cramp.”\n\nMerck Manual Consumer Version: “Muscle Cramps.”\n\nCleveland Clinic Health Essentials: “Don’t Let Foot Cramps and Charley Horses\nSlow You Down.”\n\n© 2020 WebMD, LLC. 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All rights reserved.\n\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.\n\nSee additional information.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cyclobenzaprine-oral-route/description/drg-20063236", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210204021554/https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cyclobenzaprine-oral-route/description/drg-20063236", "parsed_text": { "title": "Cyclobenzaprine (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Cyclobenzaprine (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.integrativehealthcare.org:80/mt/archives/2006/09/massage_solutio.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180221211855/http://www.integrativehealthcare.org:80/mt/archives/2006/09/massage_solutio.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Massage Solutions for Muscle Cramps", "passages": [ "During the early days of fall, clients may often be complaining of severe muscle cramps. Discover the techniques that best aid clients in managing and preventing cramps as well as what tips you can share to help them alleviate their discomfort.", "Suddenly emerging as a sharp pain, a muscle cramp is a sustained muscular contraction. While there are several possible triggers for muscle cramps, an electrolyte imbalance is often the cause when a person is overheated. The physiology of muscle contraction centers on the interplay between positive and negative charges activating muscle tissue. Charge-carrying electrolytes, namely potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium, enter muscle cells, initiating either a state of contraction or relaxation. Caused by hot temperature or excessive activity, perspiration is the loss of body fluid through the skin. Because sweat is laden with electrolytes, excessive perspiration can result in an electrolyte imbalance that can delay muscular relaxation, causing a sustained muscular contraction.", "While different muscle groups can cramp, the calf and foot are most common affected. Abdominal cramps can accompany a gastrointestinal problem or a painful menses. To rule out a myocardial infarction, cramping in the chest or upper body should always be referred to a physician. Another client requiring referral to a physician is a person experiencing habitual muscle cramps. Habitual cramping may signify a more serious metabolic condition.", "A client who is prone can easily experience muscle cramps during a bodywork session. A therapist can help its dissipation with the following methods:", "Massage – Massaging the cramped muscle increases circulation in the tissue, providing a rush of new fluid to bathe and relax the tense muscle. Swedish, neuromuscular and myofascial release techniques are particularly effective. However, a therapist must be aware that a client with a cramped muscle may be in too much pain for physical manipulation of the muscle.", "Reciprocal Inhibition – Commonly used in sports massage, reciprocal inhibition is the application of resisted tension to the opposing muscle group. By activating the opposing muscle group, reciprocal inhibition forces the contracted muscle to relax. For example, a cramp in the posterior, lower leg can be relieved by applying resisted tension to the anterior, lower leg muscles.", "Hot Pack Application – While not hot enough to cause perspiration, the radiance of a hot pack applied to a cramping muscle can enhance circulation. In addition to potentially alleviating the cramp, this technique is particularly soothing.", "If a client reveals a tendency towards muscle cramps, or experiences one during a session, suggested preventive care tips could be welcomed and of great benefit. As long as it is within your scope of practice to mention these tips, consider imparting the following information to clients:", "Hydration – In hot weather, stay hydrated. When overheated, carrying around and sipping from a water bottle is one way to cool off. For excessive perspiration, an electrolyte-containing beverage can not only re-hydrate, but also prevent the imbalance caused by electrolyte loss.", "Stay cool – During a heat wave, encourage clients to seek a cool location and refrain from strenuous activity outdoors during the hottest times of day.", "Eat a banana – Bananas are loaded with potassium, and can give the body enough potassium to counter what is lost during perspiration.", "Stretching – Stretching the legs and feet prior to, and after physical activity lengthens and bathes the muscles with oxygen-rich blood. This circulation enhancement method provides substantial fluids which can prevent cramping.", "In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), those prone to recurrent muscle cramps may be experiencing an imbalance known as Liver Blood Deficiency. Other symptoms falling into a Liver Blood Deficiency pattern include fatigue, thirst, muscle spasms, dry eyes, headaches and insomnia. While only a qualified professional can diagnose this pattern, being aware of its existence could lead a massage therapist to offer a valuable referral. If liver blood deficiency is confirmed by a TCM practitioner, the following acupressure points can benefit this client:", "Stomach 36 – Located four finger breadths below the eye of the knee, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia, in the tibialis anterior muscle.", "Liver 3 – Located in the web on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.", "Spleen 6 – Located four finger breadths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the medial aspect of the tibia.", "Spleen 10 – Located with the knee flexed, the point is two and a half finger breadths above the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris muscle.", "Through the direct application of bodywork methods or the sharing of information, massage therapists can take an active role in eliminating muscle cramps.", "Download our FREE Report that's proven to Attract a FLOOD of Highly Targeted Massage Clients in the next 30 days, and KEEP Them Coming Back... 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While intense hot spells are often a concern\nfor the young and elderly, just about anyone lingering in hot weather is prone\nto its ravages. Muscle cramps are most common for people who become dehydrated\nor participate in physical activity in high temperatures. Bodyworkers can\ndirectly help a client overcome a painful cramp or educate their clients on\nits prevention.\n\n### Electrolyte Imbalance\n\nSuddenly emerging as a sharp pain, a muscle cramp is a sustained muscular\ncontraction. While there are several possible triggers for muscle cramps, an\nelectrolyte imbalance is often the cause when a person is overheated. The\nphysiology of muscle contraction centers on the interplay between positive and\nnegative charges activating muscle tissue. Charge-carrying electrolytes,\nnamely potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium, enter muscle cells,\ninitiating either a state of contraction or relaxation. Caused by hot\ntemperature or excessive activity, perspiration is the loss of body fluid\nthrough the skin. Because sweat is laden with electrolytes, excessive\nperspiration can result in an electrolyte imbalance that can delay muscular\nrelaxation, causing a sustained muscular contraction.\n\n### Cramp Locations\n\nWhile different muscle groups can cramp, the calf and foot are most common\naffected. Abdominal cramps can accompany a gastrointestinal problem or a\npainful menses. To rule out a myocardial infarction, cramping in the chest or\nupper body should always be referred to a physician. Another client requiring\nreferral to a physician is a person experiencing habitual muscle cramps.\nHabitual cramping may signify a more serious metabolic condition.\n\n### Hands-on Cramp Help\n\nA client who is prone can easily experience muscle cramps during a bodywork\nsession. A therapist can help its dissipation with the following methods:\n\n * Massage – Massaging the cramped muscle increases circulation in the tissue, providing a rush of new fluid to bathe and relax the tense muscle. Swedish, neuromuscular and myofascial release techniques are particularly effective. However, a therapist must be aware that a client with a cramped muscle may be in too much pain for physical manipulation of the muscle.\n * Reciprocal Inhibition – Commonly used in sports massage, reciprocal inhibition is the application of resisted tension to the opposing muscle group. By activating the opposing muscle group, reciprocal inhibition forces the contracted muscle to relax. For example, a cramp in the posterior, lower leg can be relieved by applying resisted tension to the anterior, lower leg muscles.\n * Hot Pack Application – While not hot enough to cause perspiration, the radiance of a hot pack applied to a cramping muscle can enhance circulation. In addition to potentially alleviating the cramp, this technique is particularly soothing.\n\n### Cramp Prevention\n\nIf a client reveals a tendency towards muscle cramps, or experiences one\nduring a session, suggested preventive care tips could be welcomed and of\ngreat benefit. As long as it is within your scope of practice to mention these\ntips, consider imparting the following information to clients:\n\n * Hydration – In hot weather, stay hydrated. When overheated, carrying around and sipping from a water bottle is one way to cool off. For excessive perspiration, an electrolyte-containing beverage can not only re-hydrate, but also prevent the imbalance caused by electrolyte loss.\n * Stay cool – During a heat wave, encourage clients to seek a cool location and refrain from strenuous activity outdoors during the hottest times of day.\n * Eat a banana – Bananas are loaded with potassium, and can give the body enough potassium to counter what is lost during perspiration.\n * Stretching – Stretching the legs and feet prior to, and after physical activity lengthens and bathes the muscles with oxygen-rich blood. This circulation enhancement method provides substantial fluids which can prevent cramping.\n\n### Another Consideration\n\nIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), those prone to recurrent muscle cramps\nmay be experiencing an imbalance known as Liver Blood Deficiency. Other\nsymptoms falling into a Liver Blood Deficiency pattern include fatigue,\nthirst, muscle spasms, dry eyes, headaches and insomnia. While only a\nqualified professional can diagnose this pattern, being aware of its existence\ncould lead a massage therapist to offer a valuable referral. If liver blood\ndeficiency is confirmed by a TCM practitioner, the following acupressure\npoints can benefit this client:\n\n * Gallbladder 34 – Located in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.\n * Stomach 36 – Located four finger breadths below the eye of the knee, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia, in the tibialis anterior muscle.\n * Liver 3 – Located in the web on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.\n * Spleen 6 – Located four finger breadths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the medial aspect of the tibia.\n * Spleen 10 – Located with the knee flexed, the point is two and a half finger breadths above the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris muscle.\n\nThrough the direct application of bodywork methods or the sharing of\ninformation, massage therapists can take an active role in eliminating muscle\ncramps.\n\n### Recommended Study:\n\nMyofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage and Swedish Massage\nfor Professionals\n\n### References:\n\nLiangyue, Deng, et al., “Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion”, Foreign\nLanguages Press, Beijuing, 1987.\n\nwww.mayoclinic.com, Muscle Cramp, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and\nResearch, July 2006.\n\nwww.sportsmedicine.about.com, Muscle Cramps, About Inc., 2006.\n\n#### FREE Report ($97 Value)\n\nDownload our FREE Report that's proven to Attract a FLOOD of Highly Targeted\nMassage Clients in the next 30 days, and KEEP Them Coming Back... 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Smaller muscles help the larger muscles, stabilize joints, help rotate joints, and facilitate other fine-tuned movements.", "The muscles that make up the quadriceps are the strongest and leanest of all muscles in the body. These four muscles at the front of the thigh are the major extensors (help to extend the leg straight) of the knee. They are:", "Vastus lateralis: On the outside of the thigh, this is the largest of the quadriceps. It extends from the top of the femur to the kneecap, or patella.", "Vastus medialis: This teardrop-shaped muscle of the inner thigh attaches along the femur and down to the inner border of the kneecap.", "Vastus intermedius: Between the vastus medialis and the vastus lateralis at the front of the femur, it is the deepest of the quadriceps muscles.", "Rectus femoris: This muscle attaches to the kneecap. Of the quadriceps muscles, it has the least affect on flexion of the knee.", "The hamstrings are three muscles at the back of the thigh that affect hip and knee movement. They begin under the gluteus maximus behind the hipbone and attach to the tibia at the knee. They are:", "Biceps femoris: This long muscle flexes the knee. It begins in the thigh area and extends to the head of the fibula near the knee.", "Semimembranosus: This long muscle extends from the pelvis to the tibia. It extends the thigh, flexes the knee, and helps rotate the tibia.", "The calf muscles are pivotal to movement of the ankle, foot, and toes. Some of the major muscles of the calf include:", "Gastrocnemius (calf muscle): One of the large muscles of the leg, it connects to the heel. It flexes and extends the foot, ankle, and knee.", "Soleus: This muscle extends from the back of the knee to the heel. It is important in walking and standing.", "Possibly the most important tendon in terms of mobility is the Achilles tendon. This important tendon in the back of the calf and ankle connects the plantaris, gastrocnemius, and soleus muscles to the heel bone. It stores the elastic energy needed for running, jumping, and other physical activity.", "The supraspinatus muscle is a rotator cuff muscle located in the shoulder, specifically in the supraspinatus fossa, a concave depression in the rear...", "The quadratus plantae is a muscle in the foot that extends from the anterior (front) of the calcaneus (heel bone) to the tendons of the digitorum...", "The depressor labii inferioris muscle is a four-sided facial muscle located in the jaw area that draws the lower lip down and to the side.", "The muscles of the face give it general form and contour, help you outwardly express your feelings, and enable you to chew your food.", "The quadriceps femoris is a group of muscles located in the front of the thigh. The Latin translation of 'quadriceps' is 'four headed,' as the group...", "The palmaris brevis muscle lies just underneath the skin. It is a short muscle on the flat of the hand. The muscle begins at the flexor retinaculum in...", "The movement of the upper arm and shoulder is controlled by a group of four muscles that make up the rotator cuff. The largest and strongest muscle in...", "The extensor pollicis longus muscle begins at the ulna and the interosseous membrane, a tough fibrous tissue that connects the ulna and the radius in...", "The biceps brachii, sometimes known simply as the biceps, is a skeletal muscle that is involved in the movement of the elbow and shoulder. It is a...", "The skeletal system is the foundation of your body, giving it structure and allowing for movement. We’ll go over the function and anatomy of the...", "© 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional information.", "© 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional information." ] }, "parsed_md": "Leg Muscles Anatomy, Function & Diagram \| Body Maps\n\n# Muscles\n\nMedically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network — Written by the\nHealthline Editorial Team on January 21, 2018\n\nThe majority of muscles in the leg are considered long muscles, in that they\nstretch great distances. As these muscles contract and relax, they move\nskeletal bones to create movement of the body. Smaller muscles help the larger\nmuscles, stabilize joints, help rotate joints, and facilitate other fine-tuned\nmovements.\n\nThe largest muscle masses in the leg are present in the thigh and the calf.\n\nThe muscles that make up the quadriceps are the strongest and leanest of all\nmuscles in the body. These four muscles at the front of the thigh are the\nmajor extensors (help to extend the leg straight) of the knee. They are:\n\n * Vastus lateralis: On the outside of the thigh, this is the largest of the quadriceps. It extends from the top of the femur to the kneecap, or patella.\n * Vastus medialis: This teardrop-shaped muscle of the inner thigh attaches along the femur and down to the inner border of the kneecap.\n * Vastus intermedius: Between the vastus medialis and the vastus lateralis at the front of the femur, it is the deepest of the quadriceps muscles.\n * Rectus femoris: This muscle attaches to the kneecap. Of the quadriceps muscles, it has the least affect on flexion of the knee.\n\nThe hamstrings are three muscles at the back of the thigh that affect hip and\nknee movement. They begin under the gluteus maximus behind the hipbone and\nattach to the tibia at the knee. They are:\n\n * Biceps femoris: This long muscle flexes the knee. It begins in the thigh area and extends to the head of the fibula near the knee.\n * Semimembranosus: This long muscle extends from the pelvis to the tibia. It extends the thigh, flexes the knee, and helps rotate the tibia.\n * Semitendinosus: This muscle also extends the thigh and flexes the knee.\n\nThe calf muscles are pivotal to movement of the ankle, foot, and toes. Some of\nthe major muscles of the calf include:\n\n * Gastrocnemius (calf muscle): One of the large muscles of the leg, it connects to the heel. It flexes and extends the foot, ankle, and knee.\n * Soleus: This muscle extends from the back of the knee to the heel. It is important in walking and standing.\n * Plantaris: This small, thin muscle is absent in about 10 percent of people. The gastrocnemius muscle supersedes its function.\n\nPossibly the most important tendon in terms of mobility is the Achilles\ntendon. This important tendon in the back of the calf and ankle connects the\nplantaris, gastrocnemius, and soleus muscles to the heel bone. It stores the\nelastic energy needed for running, jumping, and other physical activity.\n\nLast medically reviewed on January 21, 2018\n\nMedically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network — Written by the\nHealthline Editorial Team on January 21, 2018\n\n### Read this next\n\n * Supraspinatus\n\nMedically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network\n\nThe supraspinatus muscle is a rotator cuff muscle located in the shoulder,\nspecifically in the supraspinatus fossa, a concave depression in the rear...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Quadratus plantae\n\nMedically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network\n\nThe quadratus plantae is a muscle in the foot that extends from the anterior\n(front) of the calcaneus (heel bone) to the tendons of the digitorum...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Depressor labii inferioris\n\nMedically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network\n\nThe depressor labii inferioris muscle is a four-sided facial muscle located in\nthe jaw area that draws the lower lip down and to the side.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Superficial Muscles\n\nMedically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network\n\nThe muscles of the face give it general form and contour, help you outwardly\nexpress your feelings, and enable you to chew your food.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Quadriceps femoris\n\nMedically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network\n\nThe quadriceps femoris is a group of muscles located in the front of the\nthigh. The Latin translation of 'quadriceps' is 'four headed,' as the group...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Palmaris brevis\n\nMedically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network\n\nThe palmaris brevis muscle lies just underneath the skin. It is a short muscle\non the flat of the hand. The muscle begins at the flexor retinaculum in...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Subscapularis\n\nMedically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network\n\nThe movement of the upper arm and shoulder is controlled by a group of four\nmuscles that make up the rotator cuff. 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Lasting anywhere from a few seconds to several excruciating minutes, cramps occur when irritated nerves send muscles a signal to repeatedly contract.", "No one knows for sure exactly what causes cramps in otherwise healthy adults, but a number of risk factors may make older people more susceptible, says Basil Eldadah, M.D., program officer at the National Institute on Aging. These include deficiencies in key minerals, not getting enough to drink, poor muscle conditioning and certain medications. Though leg cramps aren’t typically life- threatening, he says, it’s a good idea to consult with your doctor to be sure they aren’t related to an underlying condition.", "So how can you keep muscle spasms from interrupting your sleep and generally interfering with your quality of life? Don’t reach for quinine, a drug prescribed for leg cramps since the 1940s. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration now warns against its use because of potentially serious side effects. Instead, try these tips.", "If you’re in the throes of a cramp, stretching can provide relief. For a foot or calf cramp, sit or lie down and flex the toes of the affected leg or foot upward toward your nose, says Eldadah. This action works by pulling the calf and foot muscles in the opposite direction of the contracted muscles. Massaging the area could minimize discomfort too.", "Studies looking at whether stretching can prevent nighttime cramps yield mixed results. Still, some experts recommend loosening muscles that are prone to cramping by doing stretches before bed. “Stretching may help and it has minimal risk,” says Eldadah.", "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website includes additional stretches, tailored for older adults, that concentrate on the calf muscles, the quadriceps muscles in the front of the leg and the hamstring muscles in the back.", "Like leg cramps, restless leg syndrome (RLS) is more common in older adults and frequently occurs at night. However, the two conditions have very different symptoms. The primary symptom of RLS is an uncontrollable urge to walk or move your legs that may last for an hour or more. Leg cramps are painful and usually last a few seconds or minutes. RLS sufferers also experience crawling, aching and tingling sensations, usually in their lower legs.", "A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that several diuretics (used to treat hypertension), statins (used to treat high blood cholesterol) and long-acting beta agonists (used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among other conditions) may worsen nocturnal cramps. If cramps become a problem after you’ve started taking one of these types of medications, talk to your doctor about your symptoms.", "Muscle cramps have been linked with low levels of potassium, calcium and magnesium. Though research has not confirmed that a diet rich in these minerals helps fend off cramps, it may well help. Bananas and oranges, which are often associated with cramp relief, are high in potassium; brown rice, almonds and avocadoes are good sources of magnesium; and spinach contains all three minerals.", "Studies have not proven that dehydration causes leg cramps, but it may contribute to them. As we age, we become less sensitive to thirst and often drink less as a result. Remember to drink water during and after a workout.", "Standing, sitting or lying in certain positions can aggravate muscles and lead to cramps. Sleeping on your back under covers that are tightly tucked in can press down your toes, possibly causing calf and foot muscles to tighten, and cramp. The University of California at Berkeley’s Complete Home Wellness Handbook recommends sleeping on your side with your knees bent or loosening sheets and blankets to keep them from weighing down your feet.", "People with flat feet may be more vulnerable to foot and leg cramps, so wearing footwear with good arch supports is important, notes the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide. Also, try to avoid high heels, which can stress foot and calf muscles by keeping them in a shortened or tightened position for long periods of time.", "You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits.", "You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age.", "You can also manage your communication preferences by updating your account at anytime. 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Lasting anywhere from a few seconds to several excruciating minutes,\ncramps occur when irritated nerves send muscles a signal to repeatedly\ncontract.\n\nAARP Membership: Join or Renew for Just $16 a Year\n\nPhoto by Image Source/Getty Images\n\nIf a leg cramp strikes, stretching may provide some much needed relief.\n\nNo one knows for sure exactly what causes cramps in otherwise healthy adults,\nbut a number of risk factors may make older people more susceptible, says\nBasil Eldadah, M.D., program officer at the National Institute on Aging. These\ninclude deficiencies in key minerals, not getting enough to drink, poor muscle\nconditioning and certain medications. Though leg cramps aren’t typically life-\nthreatening, he says, it’s a good idea to consult with your doctor to be sure\nthey aren’t related to an underlying condition.\n\nSo how can you keep muscle spasms from interrupting your sleep and generally\ninterfering with your quality of life? Don’t reach for quinine, a drug\nprescribed for leg cramps since the 1940s. The U.S. Food and Drug\nAdministration now warns against its use because of potentially serious side\neffects. Instead, try these tips.\n\n## Health Conditions\n\n * 11 embarrassing health conditions\n * 12 medical mistakes that can harm you\n * Tool: BMI Calculator\n\nJoin or Renew AARP Today — Receive access to exclusive information, benefits\nand discounts\n\n### Stretch\n\nIf you’re in the throes of a cramp, stretching can provide relief. For a foot\nor calf cramp, sit or lie down and flex the toes of the affected leg or foot\nupward toward your nose, says Eldadah. This action works by pulling the calf\nand foot muscles in the opposite direction of the contracted muscles.\nMassaging the area could minimize discomfort too.\n\nStudies looking at whether stretching can prevent nighttime cramps yield mixed\nresults. Still, some experts recommend loosening muscles that are prone to\ncramping by doing stretches before bed. “Stretching may help and it has\nminimal risk,” says Eldadah.\n\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website includes additional\nstretches, tailored for older adults, that concentrate on the calf muscles,\nthe quadriceps muscles in the front of the leg and the hamstring muscles in\nthe back.\n\n## Leg Cramp or Restless Leg Syndrome?\n\nLike leg cramps, restless leg syndrome (RLS) is more common in older adults\nand frequently occurs at night. However, the two conditions have very\ndifferent symptoms. The primary symptom of RLS is an uncontrollable urge to\nwalk or move your legs that may last for an hour or more. Leg cramps are\npainful and usually last a few seconds or minutes. RLS sufferers also\nexperience crawling, aching and tingling sensations, usually in their lower\nlegs.\n\n### Check your meds\n\nA recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that\nseveral diuretics (used to treat hypertension), statins (used to treat high\nblood cholesterol) and long-acting beta agonists (used to treat chronic\nobstructive pulmonary disease among other conditions) may worsen nocturnal\ncramps. If cramps become a problem after you’ve started taking one of these\ntypes of medications, talk to your doctor about your symptoms.\n\n### Check your electrolytes\n\nMuscle cramps have been linked with low levels of potassium, calcium and\nmagnesium. Though research has not confirmed that a diet rich in these\nminerals helps fend off cramps, it may well help. Bananas and oranges, which\nare often associated with cramp relief, are high in potassium; brown rice,\nalmonds and avocadoes are good sources of magnesium; and spinach contains all\nthree minerals.\n\n### Get enough to drink\n\nStudies have not proven that dehydration causes leg cramps, but it may\ncontribute to them. As we age, we become less sensitive to thirst and often\ndrink less as a result. Remember to drink water during and after a workout.\n\nHow does your brain score? Find out at Staying Sharp\n\n## AARP Members Enjoy Health and Wellness Discounts\n\nYou can save on eye exams, prescription drugs, hearing aids and more\n\n### Loosen the covers\n\nStanding, sitting or lying in certain positions can aggravate muscles and lead\nto cramps. Sleeping on your back under covers that are tightly tucked in can\npress down your toes, possibly causing calf and foot muscles to tighten, and\ncramp. 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Balance is essential when Race Walking or walking on uneven terrain, as with the newest trail walking races.", "Walkers require good strength in their lower body to ensure balance and endurance. Race Walking rules require the walker to adhere to a strict form that is taxing on the hips and legs. Strong, flexible lower legs help the walker handle uneven terrain and the occasional misstep. Core strength is important to maintain an erect walking position and the muscles of the upper extremities must be conditioned to handle the constant arm swing motion.", "Walking is a very repetitive, low impact activity. Most injuries associated with walking are repetitive use injuries, although occasional trauma may occur.", "Ankle Sprains: Ankle sprains can occur while walking even on level ground. A misstep step on a rock, or step off the edge of a track or sidewalk can result in the ankle rolling under or rotating awkwardly causing tearing of the ligaments that support the ankle joint. Pain at the site of the injury, swelling, discoloration, and tenderness may all be present with a sprain. It may be difficult to bear weight and pain may encompass the whole ankle area. Recovery time for an ankle sprain will depend on the severity of the sprain, and amount of tearing present. Rest, immobilization, ice, and NSAIDs will help the injury heal and recover.", "Meniscus Tear: As with ankle sprains, a misstep or step on an uneven surface may cause a twisting of the knee. Usually these twists do not occur with great force, but it may be enough to cause a small tear in the cartilage, meniscus, of the knee. This may result in pain, some localized swelling, and stiffness in the knee. A clicking or locking may occur in the knee at different times. A minor meniscus tear may take care of itself, although arthritis later may be an issue. A larger tear may require arthroscopic surgery to repair. After the surgery the knee will require a period of recovery and rehabilitation.", "Hip Flexor Strains: The hip flexor works to pull the upper leg upward. When walking uphill or over obstacles the hip flexor must work extra. If this muscle is weak it may be strained by the additional work, especially if not warmed up properly. A forceful stretching of the muscle, as with stepping in a hole, may also cause a strain of the hip flexor. Rest, ice (for the first 72 hours), and NSAIDs will help with recovery. A gradual return to activity, as tolerated, with good warm-up techniques will also speed recovery.", "Blisters: Walking requires a continuous stepping motion which causes the foot to move inside the shoe. Improperly sized or fitted shoes can cause excessive pressure and friction on certain areas of the foot causing the skin to become irritated and form a blister. Blisters can also occur when another injury has changed the walking form and the foot is subjected to different pressures. As the friction occurs on the outside of the foot, the body forms a pocket of liquid (serum) to protect the underlying tissue. Covering and cushioning the blister will reduce the friction while it heals. Try to keep the blister intact to prevent infection. If it does break keep it clean, dry, and covered.", "Quadriceps Tendinitis: The quadriceps tendon attaches the quadriceps to the tibia (with the patella embedded in it.) Overuse of the quadriceps, tight quadriceps, or frequent downhill walking can all lead to tendonitis in this tendon. When the quad muscles tighten they pull on the tendon; and repetitive motions such as walking cause it to work more. Walking downhill puts the tendon in a stretch position (bending the knee) while the quadriceps are still flexed. This causes extra stress on the tendon. Pain, tenderness, and some swelling may be noted around the knee area with quadriceps tendinitis. Pain when bending the knee completely and when the quadriceps muscle is flexed may also be present. Rest, ice, and NSAIDs will help speed recovery.", "Choosing level, well maintained walking areas, such as a track or groomed trail, will help prevent traumatic injuries to the knee and ankle.", "Proper warm ups before beginning activities will help prepare the muscles, and the body, for the activity and reduce injuries, as well.", "A good cross-training program, including the use of weights and a good flexibility component, will ensure that the muscles are ready for the work at hand.", "Walking alone can cause the muscles to become tight, especially those of the lower back and hamstrings. A good program of stretching to lengthen those muscles and increase flexibility is essential to overall health.", "A walking stretching routine as part of a walking training program has a number of benefits. Here are some of the main benefits of a walking stretching routine:", "Stretching increases the length of muscles and tendons, this in turn increases the range of motion. With an increased range of motion, you can more comfortably complete a number of exercises and tasks.", "A regular walking stretching routine can help prevent injuries like: o Runner’s knee (also called chondromalacia); o Iliotibial band syndrome; o Sprained ankles; o Plantar fasciitis; and o Achilles tendinitis.", "Finally, even the most basic walking stretching routine can just make you feel better. Glossing over it in your regular walking training, however, could cost you dearly.", "Despite the numerous benefits, it is important to bear in mind that stretching can have detrimental effects when done incorrectly. Improperly done stretches can over time cause permanent damage to ligaments and joint. When performing the stretching routine below, be sure to warm up first and if any of the exercises cause pain or severe discomfort, discontinue immediately. Review my article on the rules for safe stretching for more information.", "Stretching is one of the most under-utilized techniques for improving athletic performance, preventing sports injury and properly rehabilitating sprain and strain injury. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that something as simple as stretching won’t be effective. Below are 3 very beneficial stretches for walking; obviously there are a lot more, but these are a great place to start. Please make special note of the instructions below each stretch.", "Squatting Leg-out Adductor Stretch: Stand with your feet wide apart. Keep one leg straight and your toes pointing forward while bending the other leg and turning your toes out to the side. Lower your groin towards the ground and rest your hands on your bent knee or the ground.", "Kneeling Quad Stretch: Kneel on one foot and the other knee. If needed, hold on to something to keep your balance and then push your hips forward.", "Standing Toe-up Achilles Stretch: Stand upright and place the ball of your foot onto a step or raised object. Bend your knee and lean forward.", "While the recommendations on this page are a good starting point, you'll get a lot more benefit when you include a wider variety of stretches.", "To do away with stiff, tight muscles and joints, and become loose, limber and pain free, grab a copy of the Ultimate Stretching Video & Book Guide.", "In no time you'll... Improve your freedom of movement and full-body mobility. Get rid of those annoying aches, pains and injuries. And take your flexibility (and ease of movement) to the next level.", "You'll get 135 clear photographs and 44 video demonstrations of unique stretches for all the major muscle groups in your body. Plus, the DVD includes 3 customized sets of stretches (8 minutes each) for the Upper Body; the Lower Body; and the Neck, Back & Core. And the Handbook will show you, step-by-step, how to perform each stretch correctly and safely.", "Get back to the activities you love. Whether it’s enjoying your favorite sport, or walking the dog, or playing with the grand kids. Imagine getting out of bed in the morning with a spring in your step. Or being able to work in the garden or play your favorite sport without “paying-for-it” the next day.", "About the Author: Brad is often referred to as the \"Stretch Coach\" and has even been called the Stretching Guru. Magazines such as Runners World, Bicycling, Triathlete, Swimming & Fitness, and Triathlon Sports have all featured his work. Amazon has listed his books on five Best-Seller lists. Google cites over 100,000 references to him and his work on the internet. And satisfied customers from 122 countries have sent 100's of testimonials. If you want to know about stretching, flexibility or sports injury management, Brad Walker is the go-to-guy." ] }, "parsed_md": "Best Stretching Routine for Walking \| Walking Stretches\n\n877-580-7771\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * LinkedIn\n * Google\n * YouTube\n * RSS\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * LinkedIn\n * Google\n * YouTube\n * RSS\n\n * Contact\n * View Cart\n * Checkout\n\nSelect Page\n\n 1. Home\n\n 2. >>\n 3. Articles\n\n 4. >>\n 5. Stretching Routine for Walking\n\n# Walking Stretching Routine\n\n## When walking any distance you need to incorporate a balanced, well-rounded\nwalk stretching routine into your walking schedule.\n\n###### by Brad Walker \| First Published October 14, 2010 \| Updated August 3,\n2018\n\nWhile walking may not seem like a strenuous exercise, walking fast for long\ndistances can cause serious muscle injuries. Incorporate a regular walking\nstretching routine into your walk training schedule will help to prepare your\nbody for the physical demands of walking.\n\n## Muscles used in Walking\n\nWhether for exercise or sport, walking is a sport that requires cardiovascular\nand muscular endurance. Good lower body strength is required, especially when\nwalking hills. Balance is essential when Race Walking or walking on uneven\nterrain, as with the newest trail walking races.\n\nWalkers require good strength in their lower body to ensure balance and\nendurance. Race Walking rules require the walker to adhere to a strict form\nthat is taxing on the hips and legs. Strong, flexible lower legs help the\nwalker handle uneven terrain and the occasional misstep. Core strength is\nimportant to maintain an erect walking position and the muscles of the upper\nextremities must be conditioned to handle the constant arm swing motion.\n\nThe major muscles used when walking are:\n\n * The muscles of the legs; the calves – gastrocnemius and soleus, and the upper leg-the quadriceps and hamstrings.\n * The muscles of the hips; the adductor and abductor muscles, the hip flexors, and the gluteals.\n * The core muscles; the rectus abdominus, obliques, and the spinal erectors.\n * The muscles of the upper extremities and shoulder; the biceps, the triceps, and the deltoids.\n\nA good overall cross-training program, including weight training and\nflexibility training, will help the walker achieve success.\n\n## Most Common Walking Injuries\n\nWalking is a very repetitive, low impact activity. Most injuries associated\nwith walking are repetitive use injuries, although occasional trauma may\noccur.\n\nA walker may fall victim to ankle sprains, meniscus tear (knee), hip flexor\nstrains, blisters, and patellar tendinitis.\n\n * Ankle Sprains: Ankle sprains can occur while walking even on level ground. A misstep step on a rock, or step off the edge of a track or sidewalk can result in the ankle rolling under or rotating awkwardly causing tearing of the ligaments that support the ankle joint. Pain at the site of the injury, swelling, discoloration, and tenderness may all be present with a sprain. It may be difficult to bear weight and pain may encompass the whole ankle area. Recovery time for an ankle sprain will depend on the severity of the sprain, and amount of tearing present. Rest, immobilization, ice, and NSAIDs will help the injury heal and recover.\n * Meniscus Tear: As with ankle sprains, a misstep or step on an uneven surface may cause a twisting of the knee. Usually these twists do not occur with great force, but it may be enough to cause a small tear in the cartilage, meniscus, of the knee. This may result in pain, some localized swelling, and stiffness in the knee. A clicking or locking may occur in the knee at different times. A minor meniscus tear may take care of itself, although arthritis later may be an issue. A larger tear may require arthroscopic surgery to repair. After the surgery the knee will require a period of recovery and rehabilitation.\n * Hip Flexor Strains: The hip flexor works to pull the upper leg upward. When walking uphill or over obstacles the hip flexor must work extra. If this muscle is weak it may be strained by the additional work, especially if not warmed up properly. A forceful stretching of the muscle, as with stepping in a hole, may also cause a strain of the hip flexor. Rest, ice (for the first 72 hours), and NSAIDs will help with recovery. A gradual return to activity, as tolerated, with good warm-up techniques will also speed recovery.\n * Blisters: Walking requires a continuous stepping motion which causes the foot to move inside the shoe. Improperly sized or fitted shoes can cause excessive pressure and friction on certain areas of the foot causing the skin to become irritated and form a blister. Blisters can also occur when another injury has changed the walking form and the foot is subjected to different pressures. As the friction occurs on the outside of the foot, the body forms a pocket of liquid (serum) to protect the underlying tissue. Covering and cushioning the blister will reduce the friction while it heals. Try to keep the blister intact to prevent infection. If it does break keep it clean, dry, and covered.\n * Quadriceps Tendinitis: The quadriceps tendon attaches the quadriceps to the tibia (with the patella embedded in it.) Overuse of the quadriceps, tight quadriceps, or frequent downhill walking can all lead to tendonitis in this tendon. When the quad muscles tighten they pull on the tendon; and repetitive motions such as walking cause it to work more. Walking downhill puts the tendon in a stretch position (bending the knee) while the quadriceps are still flexed. This causes extra stress on the tendon. Pain, tenderness, and some swelling may be noted around the knee area with quadriceps tendinitis. Pain when bending the knee completely and when the quadriceps muscle is flexed may also be present. Rest, ice, and NSAIDs will help speed recovery.\n\n## Injury Prevention Strategies\n\nA good overall conditioning program and the use of proper equipment will help\nprevent most injuries associated with walking.\n\n * Choosing level, well maintained walking areas, such as a track or groomed trail, will help prevent traumatic injuries to the knee and ankle.\n * Proper warm ups before beginning activities will help prepare the muscles, and the body, for the activity and reduce injuries, as well.\n * A good cross-training program, including the use of weights and a good flexibility component, will ensure that the muscles are ready for the work at hand.\n * Using properly sized and fitted shoes will help reduce blisters and prevent alignment issues.\n * Walking alone can cause the muscles to become tight, especially those of the lower back and hamstrings. A good program of stretching to lengthen those muscles and increase flexibility is essential to overall health.\n\n## The Benefits of a Walking Stretching Routine\n\nA walking stretching routine as part of a walking training program has a\nnumber of benefits. Here are some of the main benefits of a walking stretching\nroutine:\n\n * Stretching increases the length of muscles and tendons, this in turn increases the range of motion. With an increased range of motion, you can more comfortably complete a number of exercises and tasks.\n * A regular walking stretching routine can help prevent injuries like: o Runner’s knee (also called chondromalacia); o Iliotibial band syndrome; o Sprained ankles; o Plantar fasciitis; and o Achilles tendinitis.\n * Finally, even the most basic walking stretching routine can just make you feel better. Glossing over it in your regular walking training, however, could cost you dearly.\n\nDespite the numerous benefits, it is important to bear in mind that stretching\ncan have detrimental effects when done incorrectly. Improperly done stretches\ncan over time cause permanent damage to ligaments and joint. When performing\nthe stretching routine below, be sure to warm up first and if any of the\nexercises cause pain or severe discomfort, discontinue immediately. Review my\narticle on the rules for safe stretching for more information.\n\n## The Top 3 Walking Stretches\n\nStretching is one of the most under-utilized techniques for improving athletic\nperformance, preventing sports injury and properly rehabilitating sprain and\nstrain injury. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that something as simple as\nstretching won’t be effective. Below are 3 very beneficial stretches for\nwalking; obviously there are a lot more, but these are a great place to start.\nPlease make special note of the instructions below each stretch.\n\nSquatting Leg-out Adductor Stretch: Stand with your feet wide apart. Keep one\nleg straight and your toes pointing forward while bending the other leg and\nturning your toes out to the side. Lower your groin towards the ground and\nrest your hands on your bent knee or the ground.\n\nKneeling Quad Stretch: Kneel on one foot and the other knee. If needed, hold\non to something to keep your balance and then push your hips forward.\n\nStanding Toe-up Achilles Stretch: Stand upright and place the ball of your\nfoot onto a step or raised object. Bend your knee and lean forward.\n\n## Watch the Walking Stretching Routine\n\nClick on the play button below to watch the 10 minute walking stretching\nroutine video.\n\nWhile the recommendations on this page are a good starting point, you'll get a\nlot more benefit when you include a wider variety of stretches.\n\nTo do away with stiff, tight muscles and joints, and become loose, limber and\npain free, grab a copy of the Ultimate Stretching Video & Book Guide.\n\nIn no time you'll... Improve your freedom of movement and full-body mobility.\nGet rid of those annoying aches, pains and injuries. And take your flexibility\n(and ease of movement) to the next level.\n\nYou'll get 135 clear photographs and 44 video demonstrations of unique\nstretches for all the major muscle groups in your body. Plus, the DVD includes\n3 customized sets of stretches (8 minutes each) for the Upper Body; the Lower\nBody; and the Neck, Back & Core. And the Handbook will show you, step-by-step,\nhow to perform each stretch correctly and safely.\n\nGet back to the activities you love. Whether it’s enjoying your favorite\nsport, or walking the dog, or playing with the grand kids. Imagine getting out\nof bed in the morning with a spring in your step. Or being able to work in the\ngarden or play your favorite sport without “paying-for-it” the next day.\n\nClick here for my Stretching Video & Book Guide!\n\nAbout the Author: Brad is often referred to as the \"Stretch Coach\" and has\neven been called the Stretching Guru. Magazines such as Runners World,\nBicycling, Triathlete, Swimming & Fitness, and Triathlon Sports have all\nfeatured his work. Amazon has listed his books on five Best-Seller lists.\nGoogle cites over 100,000 references to him and his work on the internet. And\nsatisfied customers from 122 countries have sent 100's of testimonials. 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651,857	How To Become Root in Ubuntu	To run a command as root, type “sudo” before the command. Use “gksudo” if the command opens a program with a Graphical User Interface (GUI).	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We also need to run it in the context of some environment variables which the root user has.", "sudo su\nThat runs the ‘su’ command as root which means that we can run root’s shell as the root user without needing to know the root password.", "The cool thing about using ‘su’ like this is that it leaves us in the same directory that we were in before we ran the command.", "mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo su root@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet#\nIf instead we want to be positioned in the root home directory we could use the following:", "mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo su - root@ubuntu:~# pwd /root\nWe can achieve a similar outcome using ‘sudo -i’, a flag I didn’t know about until my colleague Phil Potter showed me:", "The -i (simulate initial login) option runs the shell specified in the passwd(5) entry of the target user as a login shell. This means that login- specific resource files such as .profile or .login will be read by the shell.", "sudo attempts to change to that user’s home directory before running the shell. It also initializes the environment, leaving DISPLAY and TERM unchanged, setting HOME, SHELL, USER, LOGNAME, and PATH, as well as the contents of /etc/environment on Linux and AIX systems. All other environment variables are removed.", "One of the things that changes if we’re in the root shell is the value of $HOME so I started with that to check I was passing the command correctly:", "mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo -i echo $HOME /home/mneedham\nUnfortunately the echo statement is getting evaluated in the context of the current user’s shell rather than the root shell and my colleague Rob Hunter showed me the ‘set -x’ tool/flag so that I could figure out what was going on with the escaping in the shell:", "mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo -i echo $HOME + sudo -i echo /home/mneedham /home/mneedham\nAs we can see, the $HOME value is expanded too early so we need to escape it like so:", "mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ set +x + set +x mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo -i echo \\$HOME /root\nWe can see that $HOME is being evaluated in the root shell context and we can also call our ‘puppet apply’ script in a similar vein." ] }, "parsed_md": "Puppet: sudo, sudo -i and sudo su - DZone DevOps\n\nDevOps Zone\n\nOver a million developers have joined DZone.\n\nLog In / Join\n\n * {{node.title}}\n\n{{node.type}} · {{ node.urlSource.name }} · by\n\nDownload {{node.downloads}}\n\n{{totalResults}} search results\n\n * Refcardz\n * Research\n * Webinars\n * Zones\n * \|\n * * Agile\n * AI\n * Big Data\n * Cloud\n * Database\n * DevOps\n * Integration\n * IoT\n * Java\n * Microservices\n * Open Source\n * Performance\n * Security\n * Web Dev\n\n{{announcement.body}}\n\n{{announcement.title}}\n\nLet's be friends:\n\nDZone > DevOps Zone > Puppet: sudo, sudo -i and sudo su\n\n# Puppet: sudo, sudo -i and sudo su\n\nDZone 's Guide to\n\n# Puppet: sudo, sudo -i and sudo su\n\nby\n\nMark Needham\n\nCORE ·\n\nJul. 06, 12 · DevOps Zone ·\n\nFree Resource\n\nLike (0)\n\nComment (0)\n\nSave\n\nTweet\n\n{{ articles[0].views \| formatCount}} Views\n\n * Edit\n * Delete\n * {{ articles[0].isLocked ? 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We also need to run it\nin the context of some environment variables which the root user has.\n\nOne way to do this would be to run the following command:\n\n \n \n sudo su\n\nThat runs the ‘su’ command as root which means that we can run root’s shell as\nthe root user without needing to know the root password.\n\nThe cool thing about using ‘su’ like this is that it leaves us in the same\ndirectory that we were in before we ran the command.\n\n \n \n mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo su root@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet#\n\nIf instead we want to be positioned in the root home directory we could use\nthe following:\n\n \n \n mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo su - root@ubuntu:~# pwd /root\n\nWe can achieve a similar outcome using ‘sudo -i’, a flag I didn’t know about\nuntil my colleague Phil Potter showed me:\n\n \n \n mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo -i root@ubuntu:~# pwd /root\n\n> -i [command]\n>\n> The -i (simulate initial login) option runs the shell specified in the\n> passwd(5) entry of the target user as a login shell. This means that login-\n> specific resource files such as .profile or .login will be read by the\n> shell.\n>\n> If a command is specified, it is passed to the shell for execution.\n> Otherwise, an interactive shell is executed.\n>\n> sudo attempts to change to that user’s home directory before running the\n> shell. It also initializes the environment, leaving DISPLAY and TERM\n> unchanged, setting HOME, SHELL, USER, LOGNAME, and PATH, as well as the\n> contents of /etc/environment on Linux and AIX systems. All other environment\n> variables are removed.\n\nInterestingly with ‘sudo -i’ we can pass a command which will be executed in\nthe root context which would be useful in this situation as we wouldn’t need\nto keep switching to the root shell to run puppet.\n\nOne of the things that changes if we’re in the root shell is the value of\n$HOME so I started with that to check I was passing the command correctly:\n\n \n \n mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo -i echo $HOME /home/mneedham\n\nUnfortunately the echo statement is getting evaluated in the context of the\ncurrent user’s shell rather than the root shell and my colleague Rob Hunter\nshowed me the ‘set -x’ tool/flag so that I could figure out what was going on\nwith the escaping in the shell:\n\n \n \n mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo -i echo $HOME + sudo -i echo /home/mneedham /home/mneedham\n\nAs we can see, the $HOME value is expanded too early so we need to escape it\nlike so:\n\n \n \n mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo -i echo \\$HOME + sudo -i echo '$HOME' /root\n\nIf we disable that flag:\n\n \n \n mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ set +x + set +x mneedham@ubuntu:/home/mneedham/puppet$ sudo -i echo \\$HOME /root\n\nWe can see that $HOME is being evaluated in the root shell context and we can\nalso call our ‘puppet apply’ script in a similar vein.\n\n### Like This Article? 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A strong password is highly recommended!\n \n Set password prompts:\n \n Enter new UNIX password: Retype new UNIX password: passwd: password updated successfully\n\n* Follow the prompts to set the new user’s information. It is fine to accept the defaults to leave all of this information blank.\n \n User information prompts:\n \n Changing the user information for username Enter the new value, or press ENTER for the default Full Name []: Room Number []: Work Phone []: Home Phone []: Other []: Is the information correct? [Y/n]\nUse the usermod command to add the user to the sudo group.", "* Use the su command to switch to the new user account.\n \n * su - username\n\n* As the new user, verify that you can use sudo by prepending “sudo” to the command that you want to run with superuser privileges.\n \n * sudo command_to_run\n\n* For example, you can list the contents of the /root directory, which is normally only accessible to the root user.\n \n * sudo ls -la /root\n\n* The first time you use sudo in a session, you will be prompted for the password of the user account. Enter the password to proceed.\n \n Output:\n \n [sudo] password for username:\nIf your user is in the proper group and you entered the password correctly, the command that you issued with sudo should run with root privileges.", "Setting your server's clock and timezone properly is essential in ensuring the healthy operation of distributed systems and maintaining accurate log timestamps. This tutorial will show you how to configure NTP time synchronization and set the timezone on an Ubuntu 14.04 server.", "Redis is an in-memory key-value store known for its flexibility, performance, and wide language support. This quickstart tutorial demonstrates how to install and configure Redis on an Ubuntu 20.04 server.", "Redis is an in-memory key-value store known for its flexibility, performance, and wide language support. This tutorial demonstrates how to install and configure Redis on an Ubuntu 20.04 server.", "Elasticsearch is a platform for distributed search and analysis of data in real time. This article will guide you through installing Elasticsearch, configuring it for your use case, securing your installation, and beginning to work with your Elasticsearch server.", "DigitalOcean makes it simple to launch in the cloud and scale up as you grow – whether you’re running one virtual machine or ten thousand." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Create a Sudo User on Ubuntu [Quickstart] \| DigitalOcean\n\n# Contents\n\n# Share\n\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * Hacker News\n\n# Share\n\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * Hacker News\n\n×\n\n#### Sign up for our newsletter.\n\nGet the latest tutorials on SysAdmin and open source topics.\n\nThanks for signing up!\n\nContents\n\n### Related\n\nHow To Set Up Timezone and NTP Synchronization on Ubuntu 14.04 [Quickstart]\nTutorial\n\nHow To Install and Secure Redis on Ubuntu 20.04 Tutorial\n\n# How To Create a Sudo User on Ubuntu [Quickstart]\n\nPostedMarch 28, 2016 4m views Linux BasicsUbuntuQuickstart\n\n * By Mitchell Anicas\n\nBecome an author\n\nThis tutorial is out of date and no longer maintained.\n\nPlease refer to our Ubuntu 18.04 version of this tutorial instead.\n\nThe sudo command provides a mechanism for granting administrator privileges,\nordinarily only available to the root user, to normal users. This guide will\nshow you the easiest way to create a new user with sudo access on Ubuntu,\nwithout having to modify your server’s sudoers file. If you want to configure\nsudo for an existing user, simply skip to step 3.\n\n## Steps to Create a New Sudo User\n\n 1. Log in to your server as the root user.\n \n * ssh root@server_ip_address\n\n 2. Use the adduser command to add a new user to your system.\n\nBe sure to replace username with the user that you want to create.\n\n \n * adduser username\n\n * Set and confirm the new user’s password at the prompt. A strong password is highly recommended!\n \n Set password prompts:\n \n Enter new UNIX password: Retype new UNIX password: passwd: password updated successfully\n\n * Follow the prompts to set the new user’s information. It is fine to accept the defaults to leave all of this information blank.\n \n User information prompts:\n \n Changing the user information for username Enter the new value, or press ENTER for the default Full Name []: Room Number []: Work Phone []: Home Phone []: Other []: Is the information correct? [Y/n]\n\n 3. Use the usermod command to add the user to the sudo group.\n \n * usermod -aG sudo username\n\nBy default, on Ubuntu, members of the sudo group have sudo privileges.\n\n 4. Test sudo access on new user account\n\n * Use the su command to switch to the new user account.\n \n * su - username\n\n * As the new user, verify that you can use sudo by prepending “sudo” to the command that you want to run with superuser privileges.\n \n * sudo command_to_run\n\n * For example, you can list the contents of the /root directory, which is normally only accessible to the root user.\n \n * sudo ls -la /root\n\n * The first time you use sudo in a session, you will be prompted for the password of the user account. Enter the password to proceed.\n \n Output:\n \n [sudo] password for username:\n\nIf your user is in the proper group and you entered the password correctly,\nthe command that you issued with sudo should run with root privileges.\n\n## Related Tutorials\n\nHere is a link to a more detailed user management tutorial:\n\n * How To Add and Delete Users on an Ubuntu Server\n\n * By Mitchell Anicas\n\n## Related\n\n * ###### Tutorial\n\n##### How To Set Up Timezone and NTP Synchronization on Ubuntu 14.04\n[Quickstart]\n\nSetting your server's clock and timezone properly is essential in ensuring the\nhealthy operation of distributed systems and maintaining accurate log\ntimestamps. This tutorial will show you how to configure NTP time\nsynchronization and set the timezone on an Ubuntu 14.04 server.\n\n * ###### Tutorial\n\n##### How To Install and Secure Redis on Ubuntu 20.04 [Quickstart]\n\nRedis is an in-memory key-value store known for its flexibility, performance,\nand wide language support. This quickstart tutorial demonstrates how to\ninstall and configure Redis on an Ubuntu 20.04 server.\n\n * ###### Tutorial\n\n##### How To Install and Secure Redis on Ubuntu 20.04\n\nRedis is an in-memory key-value store known for its flexibility, performance,\nand wide language support. This tutorial demonstrates how to install and\nconfigure Redis on an Ubuntu 20.04 server.\n\n * ###### Tutorial\n\n##### How To Install and Configure Elasticsearch on Ubuntu 20.04\n\nElasticsearch is a platform for distributed search and analysis of data in\nreal time. 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It says “su: Authentication failure”. How do I fix it? Also, is it possible for me to login to Ubuntu using root account directly?", "By default, root account password is locked in Ubuntu. So, when you do su -, you’ll get Authentication failure error message as shown below.", "$ sudo passwd root [sudo] password for ramesh: Enter new UNIX password: Retype new UNIX password: passwd: password updated successfully\nNow with the new password you can login as super user with su command", "Later if you don’t want to use su anymore, you can lock the root user password using one of the methods shown below", "Step 2: In the Security tab, click on the check box “Allow local system administrator” as shown below. After this change, reboot the system and login directly using root account.", "I think you blew this one. Though the analysis of why they couldn’t “su -” directly was right on, the answer is to run “sudo su -” to gain root.", "Normally you only need root access once in awhile. To execute a single command with root privileges, just use sudo in front of the command, such as: sudo gedit somefileyounormallycouldnotaccess", "In either case, you will be asked to enter your password before proceeding. That’s all you need. No need to change root password, just use your own.", "To execute a single command with root privileges, > just use sudo in front of the command, such as: > sudo gedit somefileyounormallycouldnotaccess", "Ofcourse. We have to use sudo to execute any root commands in Ubuntu. I did mention this in the article under “Warning” section. I’ve moved the warning section to the top of the article, to make it visible.", "The purpose of this article is only as a FYI for those who come from other Linux distro (for e.g. Red Hat), where they typically do ‘su – ‘ to gain root. If they still want to continue doing ‘su – ‘ on Ubuntu without doing ‘sudo su -‘, they can use the method mentioned here. (which is still not recommended as I’ve mentioned in the warning section).", "guys, how do I ocnnect to the internet? I replaced my windows XP with Ubuntu 9.10 and now I get a message in the terminal saying oli ‘dip’ group members are allowed to use this command when I use “pon dsl-provider” to connect to the web.", "Same problem I got today. Log in screen shows “Authentication failure” after trying to change in “log in window preference”. I am new in UBUNTU. I could not follow you as stated above as $ sudo passwd root and others. I want to log in as before. Please help me out.", "Ramesh made it clear that it is not good security policy to enable root. If your intent is to add your quacking voice to the cacophony just to hear yourself, bravo! But the user would have discovered how to enable root with or without Ramesh’s help – and, on his own, would likely have not also discovered that there is great risk in doing so.", "Oh, but you’re all the experts. Sometimes the personality of the linux community sickens me; like sharks after one of their own...", "(And save your admonitions for me: I’m betting I’ve been wrangling linux distros longer than most of you have been alive.)", "I installed Ubuntu using VMWare on my Windows XP PC.But I was able to login to my account only once after 3-4 attempts.I get authentication Failure error now.I am new to Linux/Ubuntu;please support.", "Hi got a quick solution from the website.Went to recovery mode after pressing Shift on boot up,dropped to root shell prompt and changed the password for the relevant user.", "I have deleted my user account from guest by mistake......... now i am unable to add user account it is showing Addroot password......... if i am using above method $ sudo passwd root “unable to chande to sudors gid : operation not permitted” this error is coming ........... please help", "I know this is old as earth however, to disable the account one must use the -L and not -l (capital and not small letter) with the usermod option.", "to allow root login in 12.10 and beyond just install gdm and use gdm instead of lightdm ~$ sudo apt-get install gdm after you install gdm you may need to run ~$ sudo dpkg-reconfigure gdm you will first be prompted by a brief introduction where you select you will then be given a choice where you can select on next reboot you can click on “not listed” on the login screen type in root as the user name and then you can use your new password made by following the instructions from Ramesh to go back to lightdm you can run sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm", "Thanks. I tried to follow your way... By the way, regarding the step 1, Step 1: Go to System -> Administration -> Login window. Where i can find this? How can i go to the Login window? Thanks.", "hi. I am unable to login using su command ,it says authentication failure . How can I fix it ?", "“You dont need root, you should use sudo”? Try running screen as “sudo root” from a user login and then try to list the screens......... The user login owns the X11-process for the your xterm..... It’s not just screen that will fail, there are a bunch of other situations when you get problems.", "Also try installing kvm and guests as a user login. It’s possible but it kind of get a bit anoying when you have to type sudo and password for the 436423594362782349 time......", "Isn’t sudo kind of a security risk? If su requires a root password, which could (should) be different than the user, wouldn’t that be more secure than using the same user password to gain sudo? If someone compromises your system by getting your user pw, root is only a sudo away.", "hi i have Ubuntu 14.04 and i want to install NS2 program needs install basic package: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install build-essential autoconf automake libxmu-dev", "My name is Ramesh Natarajan. I will be posting instruction guides, how-to, troubleshooting tips and tricks on Linux, database, hardware, security and web. My focus is to write articles that will either teach you or help you resolve a problem. Read more about Ramesh Natarajan and the blog.", "Email Me : Use this Contact Form to get in touch me with your comments, questions or suggestions about this site. You can also simply drop me a line to say hello!." ] }, "parsed_md": "Ubuntu Tips: How To Enable Root User ( Super User ) in Ubuntu\n\n≡ Menu\n\n * Home\n * Free eBook\n * Start Here\n * Contact\n * About\n\n# Ubuntu Tips: How To Enable Root User ( Super User ) in Ubuntu\n\nby Ramesh Natarajan on September 25, 2009\n\nTweet\n\nQuestion: I’m unable to do su – on Ubuntu. It says “su: Authentication\nfailure”. How do I fix it? Also, is it possible for me to login to Ubuntu\nusing root account directly?\n\nAnswer: Let us address these two question one by one.\n\nWarning: Enabling root is not recommended. If possible, you should always try\nto perform all administrative tasks using sudo.\n\n### Question 1: I’m unable to login using su command. How to fix this?\n\nBy default, root account password is locked in Ubuntu. So, when you do su -,\nyou’ll get Authentication failure error message as shown below.\n\n \n \n $ su - Password: su: Authentication failure\n\n### Enable super user account password on Ubuntu\n\nFirst, set a password for root user as shown below.\n\n \n \n $ sudo passwd root [sudo] password for ramesh: Enter new UNIX password: Retype new UNIX password: passwd: password updated successfully\n\nNow with the new password you can login as super user with su command\n\n \n \n $ su - Password: #\n\n### Disable super user account password on Ubuntu\n\nLater if you don’t want to use su anymore, you can lock the root user password\nusing one of the methods shown below\n\n \n \n $ sudo passwd -l root\n\n( or )\n\n \n \n $ sudo usermod -p '!' root\n\n### Question 2: How do I login to Ubuntu directly using root account?\n\nFirst, you should allow the root user to be logged in from the X as explained\nbelow.\n\nStep 1: Go to System -> Administration -> Login window.\n\nStep 2: In the Security tab, click on the check box “Allow local system\nadministrator” as shown below. After this change, reboot the system and login\ndirectly using root account.\n\nTweet\n\n> Add your comment\n\n### If you enjoyed this article, you might also like..\n\n 1. 50 Linux Sysadmin Tutorials\n 2. 50 Most Frequently Used Linux Commands (With Examples)\n 3. Top 25 Best Linux Performance Monitoring and Debugging Tools\n 4. Mommy, I found it! – 15 Practical Linux Find Command Examples\n 5. Linux 101 Hacks 2nd Edition eBook\n\n\|\n\n * Awk Introduction – 7 Awk Print Examples\n * Advanced Sed Substitution Examples\n * 8 Essential Vim Editor Navigation Fundamentals\n * 25 Most Frequently Used Linux IPTables Rules Examples\n * Turbocharge PuTTY with 12 Powerful Add-Ons\n\n \n---\|--- \n \nTagged as: Set Root Password, Ubuntu Root Login, Ubuntu Tips, Ubuntu Tips and\nTricks\n\n{ 46 comments... add one }\n\n * C Baltimore September 25, 2009, 4:32 am\n\nI think you blew this one. Though the analysis of why they couldn’t “su -”\ndirectly was right on, the answer is to run “sudo su -” to gain root.\n\nLink\n\n * Chuck Gregory September 25, 2009, 4:43 am\n\nNormally you only need root access once in awhile. To execute a single command\nwith root privileges, just use sudo in front of the command, such as: sudo\ngedit somefileyounormallycouldnotaccess\n\nIf you will be doing several commands in a row that need root access, use:\nsudo su\n\nIn either case, you will be asked to enter your password before proceeding.\nThat’s all you need. No need to change root password, just use your own.\n\nLink\n\n * LaMi September 25, 2009, 6:32 am\n\n> To execute a single command with root privileges, > just use sudo in front\n> of the command, such as: > sudo gedit somefileyounormallycouldnotaccess\n\nAnd if you need to execute multiple commands simply execute “sudo -s” and\nenter you own user password. Then you get a root prompt. Nearly the same as\nusing su.\n\nLink\n\n * counterdutch September 25, 2009, 9:43 am\n\nit’s saver not to enable root account. When you need it do : sudo su –\n\nLink\n\n * Ronald September 26, 2009, 6:23 am\n\nAny thoughts about ‘sudo bash’ ? I use that quite often actually..\n\nLink\n\n * Ramesh Natarajan October 5, 2009, 10:18 pm\n\n@C Baltimore,\n\nOfcourse. We have to use sudo to execute any root commands in Ubuntu. I did\nmention this in the article under “Warning” section. I’ve moved the warning\nsection to the top of the article, to make it visible.\n\nThe purpose of this article is only as a FYI for those who come from other\nLinux distro (for e.g. Red Hat), where they typically do ‘su – ‘ to gain root.\nIf they still want to continue doing ‘su – ‘ on Ubuntu without doing ‘sudo su\n-‘, they can use the method mentioned here. (which is still not recommended as\nI’ve mentioned in the warning section).\n\nLink\n\n * Pradeep December 11, 2009, 7:35 pm\n\nThanks Ramesh, I was stuck in the same issue and it helped me.\n\nLink\n\n * Nestor April 16, 2010, 1:12 am\n\nguys, how do I ocnnect to the internet? I replaced my windows XP with Ubuntu\n9.10 and now I get a message in the terminal saying oli ‘dip’ group members\nare allowed to use this command when I use “pon dsl-provider” to connect to\nthe web.\n\nLink\n\n * Daniel October 5, 2011, 1:46 pm\n\nMan, you saved my day!\n\nLink\n\n * Md A Al Baqui October 27, 2011, 7:45 pm\n\nHi\n\nSame problem I got today. Log in screen shows “Authentication failure” after\ntrying to change in “log in window preference”. I am new in UBUNTU. I could\nnot follow you as stated above as $ sudo passwd root and others. I want to log\nin as before. Please help me out.\n\nThanks\n\nLink\n\n * The Janitor January 25, 2012, 12:46 pm\n\nRamesh made it clear that it is not good security policy to enable root. If\nyour intent is to add your quacking voice to the cacophony just to hear\nyourself, bravo! But the user would have discovered how to enable root with or\nwithout Ramesh’s help – and, on his own, would likely have not also discovered\nthat there is great risk in doing so.\n\nOh, but you’re all the experts. Sometimes the personality of the linux\ncommunity sickens me; like sharks after one of their own...\n\n(And save your admonitions for me: I’m betting I’ve been wrangling linux\ndistros longer than most of you have been alive.)\n\nLink\n\n * Anonymous January 27, 2012, 6:32 am\n\nhi sir, i want ubuntu more information how to learn in ubtunu ple help me sir\n\nLink\n\n * Girish January 27, 2012, 5:04 pm\n\nI installed Ubuntu using VMWare on my Windows XP PC.But I was able to login to\nmy account only once after 3-4 attempts.I get authentication Failure error\nnow.I am new to Linux/Ubuntu;please support.\n\nLink\n\n * Girish January 27, 2012, 6:19 pm\n\nHi got a quick solution from the website.Went to recovery mode after pressing\nShift on boot up,dropped to root shell prompt and changed the password for the\nrelevant user.\n\nLink\n\n * Vijay January 30, 2012, 8:01 pm\n\nRamesh Thank you very much for the information. it was helpful to know about\nroot account access. Regards Vijay\n\nLink\n\n * Dinesh February 8, 2012, 9:45 am\n\nI have deleted my user account from guest by mistake......... now i am unable\nto add user account it is showing Addroot password......... if i am using\nabove method $ sudo passwd root “unable to chande to sudors gid : operation\nnot permitted” this error is coming ........... please help\n\nLink\n\n * manoj swami February 13, 2012, 3:49 am\n\nthnank you very much, i was getting this problem “Authentication failure”,,\nnow its ok by your solution,,,keep it,,\n\nLink\n\n * rasel ahmed March 21, 2012, 9:17 am\n\nI’m unable to do su – on Ubuntu. It says “su: Authentication failure”. How do\nI fix it?\n\nLink\n\n * sugab March 30, 2012, 10:30 am\n\nthank you...it does work...\n\nLink\n\n * Ricardo May 16, 2012, 8:38 am\n\nThank you. It works and you save my day.\n\nLink\n\n * Azaam Basheer June 28, 2012, 8:31 am\n\nHi Guys,\n\nYou can use the below command too..\n\nsudo su\n\nLink\n\n * moko August 5, 2012, 9:55 am\n\nhai, ! thanks a lot 🙂\n\nLink\n\n * V.gnanasekaron October 8, 2012, 9:04 pm\n\nthank u friends\n\nLink\n\n * ishwar November 15, 2012, 12:25 am\n\nThanks a lot\n\nLink\n\n * Sara December 14, 2012, 1:49 am\n\nthis really help me..thanks alot:-D\n\nLink\n\n * krishna kumar sahu January 11, 2013, 7:36 am\n\nthanks for this\n\nLink\n\n * Mike February 23, 2013, 11:31 am\n\nhow do you allow root logon from version 12 of ubuntu?\n\nLink\n\n * Anonymous April 27, 2013, 7:28 am\n\nThanks a lot boss\n\nLink\n\n * Rajendra June 2, 2013, 3:34 am\n\nThanks Ramesh. It was helpful.\n\nLink\n\n * Anonymous July 28, 2013, 11:16 am\n\nI know this is old as earth however, to disable the account one must use the\n-L and not -l (capital and not small letter) with the usermod option.\n\nLink\n\n * Ajinkya September 5, 2013, 10:03 am\n\nthanks, worked fine. I wanted to install Java runtime on ubuntu. helped me 🙂\n\nLink\n\n * Anonymous September 13, 2013, 4:22 am\n\nto allow root login in 12.10 and beyond just install gdm and use gdm instead\nof lightdm ~$ sudo apt-get install gdm after you install gdm you may need to\nrun ~$ sudo dpkg-reconfigure gdm you will first be prompted by a brief\nintroduction where you select you will then be given a choice where you can\nselect on next reboot you can click on “not listed” on the login screen type\nin root as the user name and then you can use your new password made by\nfollowing the instructions from Ramesh to go back to lightdm you can run sudo\ndpkg-reconfigure lightdm\n\nLink\n\n * Gopinath September 19, 2013, 12:33 pm\n\nyour information is useful for me to login as root . Thank you so much\n\nLink\n\n * Robert October 8, 2013, 7:45 pm\n\nThis problem was very strange, you gave my life back, thanks so much 🙂\n\nLink\n\n * Sibgha October 27, 2013, 1:03 am\n\nthanks a lot\n\nLink\n\n * Dan June 11, 2014, 12:34 am\n\nThanks alot buddies\n\nLink\n\n * dwi June 29, 2014, 5:35 am\n\nthanks its works.\n\nLink\n\n * Jeremy August 6, 2014, 6:50 pm\n\nThanks. I tried to follow your way... By the way, regarding the step 1, Step\n1: Go to System -> Administration -> Login window. Where i can find this? How\ncan i go to the Login window? Thanks.\n\nLink\n\n * Thierno February 21, 2015, 9:25 am\n\nthanks man\n\nLink\n\n * mpho nancy March 30, 2015, 6:22 am\n\nhi. I am unable to login using su command ,it says authentication failure .\nHow can I fix it ?\n\nLink\n\n * Victor April 6, 2015, 3:02 am\n\nThanks a lot for the tips! It really helped\n\nLink\n\n * alexe July 13, 2015, 10:49 pm\n\nthank you!\n\nLink\n\n * Bo Ek November 28, 2015, 3:26 pm\n\n“You dont need root, you should use sudo”? Try running screen as “sudo root”\nfrom a user login and then try to list the screens......... The user login\nowns the X11-process for the your xterm..... It’s not just screen that will\nfail, there are a bunch of other situations when you get problems.\n\nAlso try installing kvm and guests as a user login. It’s possible but it kind\nof get a bit anoying when you have to type sudo and password for the\n436423594362782349 time......\n\nDon’t need the root user- Said no linuxadmin ever........\n\nLink\n\n * A May 20, 2016, 6:54 pm\n\nIsn’t sudo kind of a security risk? If su requires a root password, which\ncould (should) be different than the user, wouldn’t that be more secure than\nusing the same user password to gain sudo? If someone compromises your system\nby getting your user pw, root is only a sudo away.\n\nsudo su defeats the purpose of having a secure root. sudo is for the LAZY.\n\nPlease tell me how I’m thinking about this wrong. 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All rights reserved \| Terms of Service\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20211116070549/https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo", "parsed_text": { "title": "Community Help Wiki", "passages": [ "1. Allowing other users to run sudo\n2. Logging in as another user\n3. root account\n\n 1. Enabling the root account\n 2. Re-disabling your root account\nOther Information", "March 14, 2019 PLEASE NOTE: This wiki article is being significanly rewritten as it contains a good deal of old, dated and possibly questionable material. Using caution and consulting with others on the Ubuntu Forums or Ask Ubuntu is highly recommended!", "In Linux (and Unix in general), there is a SuperUser named root. The Windows equivalent of root is the Administrators group. The SuperUser can do anything and everything, and thus doing daily work as the SuperUser can be dangerous. You could type a command incorrectly and destroy the system. Ideally, you run as a user that has only the privileges needed for the task at hand. In some cases, this is necessarily root, but most of the time it is a regular user.", "By default, the root account password is locked in Ubuntu. This means that you cannot login as root directly or use the su command to become the root user. However, since the root account physically exists it is still possible to run programs with root-level privileges. This is where sudo comes in - it allows authorized users (normally \"Administrative\" users; for further information please refer to AddUsersHowto) to run certain programs as root without having to know the root password.", "This means that in the terminal you should use sudo for commands that require root privileges; simply prepend sudo to all the commands you need to run as root. For more extensive usage examples, please see below. Similarly, when you run GUI programs that require root privileges (e.g. the network configuration applet), use graphical sudo and you will also be prompted for a password (more below). Just remember, when sudo asks for a password, it needs YOUR USER password, and not the root account password.", "Please keep in mind, a substantial number of Ubuntu users are new to Linux. There is a learning curve associated with any OS and many new users try to take shortcuts by enabling the root account, logging in as root, and changing ownership of system files.", "Please note: At the time of the post, this was the users' first post on the Ubuntu forums. While some might call this a \"learning experience\", learning by breaking your system is frustrating and can result in data loss.", "When giving advice on the Ubuntu Forums and IRC, please take the time to teach \"the basics\" such as ownership, permissions, and how to use sudo / gksu / kdesudo in such a way that new users do not break systems.", "Users don't have to remember an extra password for occasional use (i.e. the root password). If they did, they'd be likely to forget it (or record it unsafely, allowing anyone to easily crack into their system).", "It avoids the \"I can do anything\" interactive login by default. You will be prompted for a password before major changes can happen, which should make you think about the consequences of what you are doing.", "sudo adds a log entry of the command(s) run (in /var/log/auth.log). If you mess up, you can go back and see what commands were run.", "On a server, every cracker trying to brute-force their way in will know it has an account named root and will try that first. What they don't know is what the usernames of your other users are. Since the root account password is locked, this attack becomes essentially meaningless, since there is no password to crack or guess in the first place.", "Allows easy transfer for admin rights by adding and removing users from groups. When you use a single root password, the only way to de-authorize users is to change the root password.", "The root account password does not need to be shared with everybody who needs to perform some type of administrative task(s) on the system (see the previous bullet).", "The authentication automatically expires after a short time (which can be set to as little as desired or 0); so if you walk away from the terminal after running commands as root using sudo, you will not be leaving a root terminal open indefinitely.", "Redirecting the output of commands run with sudo requires a different approach. For instance consider sudo ls > /root/somefile will not work since it is the shell that tries to write to that file. You can use ls \| sudo tee -a /root/somefile to append, or ls \| sudo tee /root/somefile to overwrite contents. You could also pass the whole command to a shell process run under sudo to have the file written to with root permissions, such as sudo sh -c \"ls > /root/somefile\".", "In a lot of office environments the ONLY local user on a system is root. All other users are imported using NSS techniques such as nss-ldap. To setup a workstation, or fix it, in the case of a network failure where nss-ldap is broken, root is required. This tends to leave the system unusable unless cracked. An extra local user, or an enabled root password is needed here. The local user account should have its $HOME on a local disk, not", "When using sudo, your password is stored by default for 15 minutes. After that time, you will need to enter your password again.", "Your password will not be shown on the screen as you type it, not even as a row of stars (*****). It is being entered with each keystroke!", "You should never use normal sudo to start graphical applications as root. Using sudo with graphical apps has the potential to corrupt your environment by allowing root to take ownership of and/or change permissions on critical files that you must own. The forums frequently see panicked requests for help from users who can no longer log in after running graphical applications under sudo.", "Please note that many websites and old threads advise the use of gksu. However, such search results are obsolete. gksudo has not been updated for years and is not even available in Bionic (18.04) and higher. gksu has been replaced by pkexec, but even pkexec is being deprecated by the mainline Ubuntu developers. They have taken the position that file manipulation and editing under root should be restricted to the command line.", "We can only surmise what the motives were behind this decision: perhaps there are just too many users who run into problems running graphical apps as root. In any case, running graphical apps as root now requires workarounds and additional steps.", "You can use pkexec on those flavours that support this option. As of 18.04, only Xubuntu supports this option by default, as shown in the following examples:", "Mainline Ubuntu and Gnome use Nautilus as their file manager. Any flavour running Nautilus will allow you to install the package nautilus-admin which will add two python extensions to Nautilus. These extensions add options that allow root access: Open as Administrator and Edit as Administrator", "It is also possible to install the missing Policykit files for both Nautilus and Gedit. See this site for instructions and links. A knowledgeable user could build further Policykit files for alternate file managers and editors by using the linked files as templates. They are simple XML files that can be edited with a standard text editor.", "Use the command line. Simple text editors like nano are quite easy to learn. If you prefer a quasi-graphical file manager, install Midnight Commander. Both of these apps run under sudo with no problems. Examples:", "Notwithstanding the earlier warning, it is possible to use sudo with graphical apps provided you add the -H flag. This flag is critical: it properly sets root to its own environment instead of improperly inheriting the user's environment. Use of the -H flag is mandatory. Failing to use this flag may corrupt critical system files and prevent you from logging in.", "With sudo -H almost any graphical app can be launched under root within any 'buntu flavour. This includes each flavour's default graphical editor and file manager.", "An appreciable danger with sudo -H is that the -H flag is easy to forget. And all it takes is one omission for the damage to be done.", "To add a new user to sudo, open the Settings window, then Details → Users menu. First click Unlock, then you can select a user and hit Administrator.", "sudo adduser <username> admin\nwould have been appropriate, but the admin group has been deprecated and no longer exists in Ubuntu 12.04.", "Enabling the root account is rarely necessary. Almost everything you need to do as administrator of an Ubuntu system can be done via sudo or gksudo. If you really need a persistent root login, the best alternative is to simulate a root login shell using the following command...", "Logging in to X as root may cause very serious trouble. If you believe you need a root account to perform a certain action, please consult the official support channels first, to make sure there is not a better alternative.", "If for some reason you have enabled your root account and wish to disable it again, use the following command in terminal...", "The basic security model is the same, and therefore these two systems share their primary weaknesses. Any user who uses su or sudo must be considered to be a privileged user. If that user's account is compromised by an attacker, the attacker can also gain root privileges the next time the user does so. The user account is the weak link in this chain, and so must be protected with the same care as root.", "On a more esoteric level, sudo provides some features which encourage different work habits, which can positively impact the security of the system. sudo is commonly used to execute only a single command, while su is generally used to open a shell and execute multiple commands. The sudo approach reduces the likelihood of a root shell being left open indefinitely, and encourages the user to minimize their use of root privileges.", "Console users have access to the boot loader, and can gain administrative privileges in various ways during the boot process. For example, by specifying an alternate init(8) program. Linux systems are not typically configured to be secure at the console, and additional steps (for example, setting a root password, a boot loader password and a BIOS password) are necessary in order to make them so. Note that console users usually have physical access to the machine and so can manipulate it in other ways as well.", "Please do not suggest this to others unless you personally are available 24/7 to support the user if they have issues as a result of running a shell as root.", "To start a root shell (i.e. a command window where you can run root commands), starting root's environment and login scripts, use:", "sudo -i (similar to sudo su - , gives you roots environment configuration)\nTo start a root shell, but keep the current shell's environment, use:", "sudo -s (similar to sudo su)\nFor a brief overview of some of the differences between su, su -, and sudo -{i,s} see : Ubuntu Forums Post with nice table .", "corrupted by user's HOME=/root uses root's PATH env vars sudo -i Y Y[2] N sudo -s N Y[2] Y sudo bash N Y[2] Y sudo su Y N[1] Y [1] PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/games probably set by /etc/environment [2] PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/X11R6/bin\nFor a detailed description of the differences see man su and man sudo .", "If you disable the sudo password for your account, you will seriously compromise the security of your computer. Anyone sitting at your unattended, logged in account will have complete root access, and remote exploits become much easier for malicious crackers.", "Please do not suggest this to others unless you personally are available 24/7 to support the user if they have issues as a result of running a shell as root.", "These instructions are to remove the prompt for a password when using the sudo command. The sudo command will still need to be used for root access though.", "Open a Terminal window. Type in sudo visudo. Add the following line to the END of the file (if not at the end it can be nullified by later entries):", "<username> ALL=NOPASSWD: ALL\nReplace with your user name (without the <>). This is assuming that Ubuntu has created a group with the same name as your user name, which is typical. You can alternately use the group users or any other such group you are in. Just make sure you are in that group. This can be checked by going to System->Administration->Users and Groups", "michael ALL=NOPASSWD: ALL\nType in ^x to exit. This should prompt for an option to save the file, type in Y to save.", "Log out, and then log back in. This should now allow you to run the sudo command without being prompted for a password.", "The material on this wiki is available under a free license, see Copyright / License for details You can contribute to this wiki, see Wiki Guide for details" ] }, "parsed_md": "RootSudo - Community Help Wiki\n\n Partners\n * Support\n * Community\n * Ubuntu.com\n\n# Ubuntu Documentation\n\n * Official Documentation\n * Community Help Wiki\n * Contribute\n\n * Page History\n * Login to edit\n\n# RootSudo\n\nContents\n\n 1. Background Information\n 2. Advantages and Disadvantages\n\n 1. Benefits of using sudo\n 2. Downsides of using sudo\n 3. Usage\n\n 1. sudo\n 2. Graphical sudo\n\n 1. Flavour-specific workarounds\n 2. General workarounds\n 4. Users\n\n 1. Allowing other users to run sudo\n 2. Logging in as another user\n 3. root account\n\n 1. Enabling the root account\n 2. Re-disabling your root account\n 5. Other Information\n\n 1. Misconceptions\n 2. Special notes on sudo and shells\n 6. Remove Password Prompt For sudo\n 7. Reset sudo timeout\n 8. Other Resources\n\n \n \n--- \n \nMarch 14, 2019 PLEASE NOTE: This wiki article is being significanly rewritten\nas it contains a good deal of old, dated and possibly questionable material.\nUsing caution and consulting with others on the Ubuntu Forums or Ask Ubuntu is\nhighly recommended! \n \n--- \n \nNote: For help with configuring sudo privileges via its configuration file\n/etc/sudoers, please see Sudoers.\n\n# Background Information\n\nIn Linux (and Unix in general), there is a SuperUser named root. The Windows\nequivalent of root is the Administrators group. The SuperUser can do anything\nand everything, and thus doing daily work as the SuperUser can be dangerous.\nYou could type a command incorrectly and destroy the system. Ideally, you run\nas a user that has only the privileges needed for the task at hand. In some\ncases, this is necessarily root, but most of the time it is a regular user.\n\nBy default, the root account password is locked in Ubuntu. This means that you\ncannot login as root directly or use the su command to become the root user.\nHowever, since the root account physically exists it is still possible to run\nprograms with root-level privileges. This is where sudo comes in - it allows\nauthorized users (normally \"Administrative\" users; for further information\nplease refer to AddUsersHowto) to run certain programs as root without having\nto know the root password.\n\nThis means that in the terminal you should use sudo for commands that require\nroot privileges; simply prepend sudo to all the commands you need to run as\nroot. For more extensive usage examples, please see below. Similarly, when you\nrun GUI programs that require root privileges (e.g. the network configuration\napplet), use graphical sudo and you will also be prompted for a password (more\nbelow). Just remember, when sudo asks for a password, it needs YOUR USER\npassword, and not the root account password.\n\nPlease keep in mind, a substantial number of Ubuntu users are new to Linux.\nThere is a learning curve associated with any OS and many new users try to\ntake shortcuts by enabling the root account, logging in as root, and changing\nownership of system files.\n\nExample: Broken system via (ab)use of root by a new user\n\nPlease note: At the time of the post, this was the users' first post on the\nUbuntu forums. While some might call this a \"learning experience\", learning by\nbreaking your system is frustrating and can result in data loss.\n\nWhen giving advice on the Ubuntu Forums and IRC, please take the time to teach\n\"the basics\" such as ownership, permissions, and how to use sudo / gksu /\nkdesudo in such a way that new users do not break systems.\n\n# Advantages and Disadvantages\n\n## Benefits of using sudo\n\nThere are a number of benefits to Ubuntu leaving root logins disabled by\ndefault, including:\n\n * The installer has fewer questions to ask.\n * Users don't have to remember an extra password for occasional use (i.e. the root password). If they did, they'd be likely to forget it (or record it unsafely, allowing anyone to easily crack into their system).\n * It avoids the \"I can do anything\" interactive login by default. You will be prompted for a password before major changes can happen, which should make you think about the consequences of what you are doing.\n\n * sudo adds a log entry of the command(s) run (in /var/log/auth.log). If you mess up, you can go back and see what commands were run.\n\n * On a server, every cracker trying to brute-force their way in will know it has an account named root and will try that first. What they don't know is what the usernames of your other users are. Since the root account password is locked, this attack becomes essentially meaningless, since there is no password to crack or guess in the first place.\n\n * Allows easy transfer for admin rights by adding and removing users from groups. When you use a single root password, the only way to de-authorize users is to change the root password.\n * sudo can be setup with a much more fine-grained security policy.\n * The root account password does not need to be shared with everybody who needs to perform some type of administrative task(s) on the system (see the previous bullet).\n * The authentication automatically expires after a short time (which can be set to as little as desired or 0); so if you walk away from the terminal after running commands as root using sudo, you will not be leaving a root terminal open indefinitely.\n\n## Downsides of using sudo\n\nAlthough for desktops the benefits of using sudo are great, there are possible\nissues which need to be noted:\n\n * Redirecting the output of commands run with sudo requires a different approach. For instance consider sudo ls > /root/somefile will not work since it is the shell that tries to write to that file. You can use ls \| sudo tee -a /root/somefile to append, or ls \| sudo tee /root/somefile to overwrite contents. You could also pass the whole command to a shell process run under sudo to have the file written to with root permissions, such as sudo sh -c \"ls > /root/somefile\".\n\n * In a lot of office environments the ONLY local user on a system is root. All other users are imported using NSS techniques such as nss-ldap. To setup a workstation, or fix it, in the case of a network failure where nss-ldap is broken, root is required. This tends to leave the system unusable unless cracked. An extra local user, or an enabled root password is needed here. The local user account should have its $HOME on a local disk, _not_ on NFS (or any other networked filesystem), and a .profile/.bashrc that doesn't reference any files on NFS mounts. This is usually the case for root, but if adding a non-root rescue account, you will have to take these precautions manually. However the advantage of using a local user with sudo is that commands can be easily tracked, as mentioned in the benefits above.\n\n# Usage\n\n * When using sudo, your password is stored by default for 15 minutes. After that time, you will need to enter your password again.\n * Your password will not be shown on the screen as you type it, not even as a row of stars (*****). It is being entered with each keystroke!\n\n## sudo\n\nTo use sudo on the command line, preface the command with sudo, as below:\nExample #1\n\n \n \n sudo chown bob:bob /home/bob/\n\nExample #2\n\n \n \n sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart\n\nTo repeat the last command entered, except with sudo prepended to it, run:\n\n \n \n sudo !!\n\n## Graphical sudo\n\nYou should never use normal sudo to start graphical applications as root.\nUsing sudo with graphical apps has the potential to corrupt your environment\nby allowing root to take ownership of and/or change permissions on critical\nfiles that you must own. The forums frequently see panicked requests for help\nfrom users who can no longer log in after running graphical applications under\nsudo.\n\nPlease note that many websites and old threads advise the use of gksu.\nHowever, such search results are obsolete. gksudo has not been updated for\nyears and is not even available in Bionic (18.04) and higher. gksu has been\nreplaced by pkexec, but even pkexec is being deprecated by the mainline Ubuntu\ndevelopers. They have taken the position that file manipulation and editing\nunder root should be restricted to the command line.\n\nWe can only surmise what the motives were behind this decision: perhaps there\nare just too many users who run into problems running graphical apps as root.\nIn any case, running graphical apps as root now requires workarounds and\nadditional steps.\n\n### Flavour-specific workarounds\n\nThere are a number of flavour-specific options for running graphical\napplications as root:\n\n * You can use pkexec on those flavours that support this option. As of 18.04, only Xubuntu supports this option by default, as shown in the following examples:\n\n * pkexec thunar pkexec mousepad /etc/fstab\n\n * By default, Kubuntu allows easy access to a root file manager: KDE Launcher → Computer → Root-Dolphin\n\n * From there: (→ edit file) will open up a root instance of Kate.\n\n * Mainline Ubuntu and Gnome use Nautilus as their file manager. Any flavour running Nautilus will allow you to install the package nautilus-admin which will add two python extensions to Nautilus. These extensions add options that allow root access: Open as Administrator and Edit as Administrator\n\n * It is also possible to install the missing Policykit files for both Nautilus and Gedit. See this site for instructions and links. A knowledgeable user could build further Policykit files for alternate file managers and editors by using the linked files as templates. They are simple XML files that can be edited with a standard text editor.\n\n### General workarounds\n\nThe following methods will work on all flavours:\n\n * Use the command line. Simple text editors like nano are quite easy to learn. If you prefer a quasi-graphical file manager, install Midnight Commander. Both of these apps run under sudo with no problems. Examples:\n\n * sudo mc sudo nano /etc/fstab\n\n * Notwithstanding the earlier warning, it is possible to use sudo with graphical apps provided you add the -H flag. This flag is critical: it properly sets root to its own environment instead of improperly inheriting the user's environment. Use of the -H flag is mandatory. Failing to use this flag may corrupt critical system files and prevent you from logging in.\n\n * With sudo -H almost any graphical app can be launched under root within any 'buntu flavour. This includes each flavour's default graphical editor and file manager.\n\nAn appreciable danger with sudo -H is that the -H flag is easy to forget. And\nall it takes is one omission for the damage to be done.\n\n# Users\n\n## Allowing other users to run sudo\n\nTo add a new user to sudo, open the Settings window, then Details → Users\nmenu. First click Unlock, then you can select a user and hit Administrator.\n\nIn the terminal (for Precise Pangolin, 12.04), this would be:\n\n \n \n sudo adduser <username> sudo\n\nwhere you replace <username> with the name of the user (without the <>).\n\nIn previous version of Ubuntu\n\n \n \n sudo adduser <username> admin\n\nwould have been appropriate, but the admin group has been deprecated and no\nlonger exists in Ubuntu 12.04.\n\n## Logging in as another user\n\nPlease don't use this to become root, see further down in the page for more\ninformation about that.\n\n \n \n sudo -i -u <username>\n\nFor example to become the user amanda for tape management purposes.\n\n \n \n sudo -i -u amanda\n\nThe password being asked for is your own, not amanda's.\n\n## root account\n\n### Enabling the root account\n\nEnabling the root account is rarely necessary. Almost everything you need to\ndo as administrator of an Ubuntu system can be done via sudo or gksudo. If you\nreally need a persistent root login, the best alternative is to simulate a\nroot login shell using the following command... \n \n--- \n \n \n sudo -i\n\nTo enable the root account (i.e. set a password) use:\n\n \n \n sudo passwd root\n\nUse at your own risk!\n\nLogging in to X as root may cause very serious trouble. If you believe you\nneed a root account to perform a certain action, please consult the official\nsupport channels first, to make sure there is not a better alternative. \n \n--- \n \n### Re-disabling your root account\n\nIf for some reason you have enabled your root account and wish to disable it\nagain, use the following command in terminal... \n \n--- \n \n \n sudo passwd -dl root\n\n# Other Information\n\n## Misconceptions\n\n * Isn't sudo less secure than su?\n\n * The basic security model is the same, and therefore these two systems share their primary weaknesses. Any user who uses su or sudo must be considered to be a privileged user. If that user's account is compromised by an attacker, the attacker can also gain root privileges the next time the user does so. The user account is the weak link in this chain, and so must be protected with the same care as root.\n\nOn a more esoteric level, sudo provides some features which encourage\ndifferent work habits, which can positively impact the security of the system.\nsudo is commonly used to execute only a single command, while su is generally\nused to open a shell and execute multiple commands. The sudo approach reduces\nthe likelihood of a root shell being left open indefinitely, and encourages\nthe user to minimize their use of root privileges.\n\n * I won't be able to enter single-user mode!\n\n * The sulogin program in Ubuntu is patched to handle the default case of a locked root password.\n * I can get a root shell from the console without entering a password!\n\n * You have to enter your password.\n\nConsole users have access to the boot loader, and can gain administrative\nprivileges in various ways during the boot process. For example, by specifying\nan alternate init(8) program. Linux systems are not typically configured to be\nsecure at the console, and additional steps (for example, setting a root\npassword, a boot loader password and a BIOS password) are necessary in order\nto make them so. Note that console users usually have physical access to the\nmachine and so can manipulate it in other ways as well.\n\n## Special notes on sudo and shells\n\nNone of the methods below are suggested or supported by the designers of\nUbuntu.\n\nPlease do not suggest this to others unless you personally are available 24/7\nto support the user if they have issues as a result of running a shell as\nroot.\n\nTo start a root shell (i.e. a command window where you can run root commands),\nstarting root's environment and login scripts, use:\n\n \n \n sudo -i (similar to sudo su - , gives you roots environment configuration)\n\nTo start a root shell, but keep the current shell's environment, use:\n\n \n \n sudo -s (similar to sudo su)\n\nFor a brief overview of some of the differences between su, su -, and sudo\n-{i,s} see : Ubuntu Forums Post with nice table .\n\nSummary of the differences found -\n\n \n \n corrupted by user's HOME=/root uses root's PATH env vars sudo -i Y Y[2] N sudo -s N Y[2] Y sudo bash N Y[2] Y sudo su Y N[1] Y [1] PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/games probably set by /etc/environment [2] PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/X11R6/bin\n\nFor a detailed description of the differences see man su and man sudo .\n\n# Remove Password Prompt For sudo\n\nIf you disable the sudo password for your account, you will seriously\ncompromise the security of your computer. Anyone sitting at your unattended,\nlogged in account will have complete root access, and remote exploits become\nmuch easier for malicious crackers. \n \n--- \n \n * This method is NOT suggested nor supported by the designers of Ubuntu.\n\n * Please do not suggest this to others unless you personally are available 24/7 to support the user if they have issues as a result of running a shell as root.\n\nThese instructions are to remove the prompt for a password when using the sudo\ncommand. The sudo command will still need to be used for root access though.\n\nEdit the sudoers file\n\nOpen a Terminal window. Type in sudo visudo. Add the following line to the END\nof the file (if not at the end it can be nullified by later entries):\n\n \n \n <username> ALL=NOPASSWD: ALL\n\nReplace <username> with your user name (without the <>). This is assuming that\nUbuntu has created a group with the same name as your user name, which is\ntypical. You can alternately use the group users or any other such group you\nare in. Just make sure you are in that group. This can be checked by going to\nSystem->Administration->Users and Groups\n\nExample:\n\n \n \n michael ALL=NOPASSWD: ALL\n\nType in ^x to exit. This should prompt for an option to save the file, type in\nY to save.\n\nLog out, and then log back in. This should now allow you to run the sudo\ncommand without being prompted for a password.\n\nOr to do this for the system wide group sudo\n\n \n \n root$ echo \"%sudo ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL\" >> /etc/sudoers\n\nLog out, and then back in.\n\n# Reset sudo timeout\n\nYou can make sure sudo asks for password next time by running:\n\n \n \n sudo -k\n\nThe default sudo timeout length can be changed by following this article:\nRootSudoTimeout.\n\n# Other Resources\n\n * How to fix broken sudo\n\n * How to run Gedit and Nautilus as Root\n\n * Ubuntu Forums policy on enabling the root account\n\n * sudo man page\n\n * sudoers file man page\n\nCategoryCommandLine CategorySecurity CategoryCommandLine\n\nRootSudo (last edited 2019-03-15 02:33:38 by qiii)\n\nThe material on this wiki is available under a free license, see Copyright /\nLicense for details You can contribute to this wiki, see Wiki Guide for\ndetails\n\n" } ]
9,296,007	How To Eat Sardines	To eat sardines on their own, sprinkle them with fresh herbs and bake for 6 minutes in a 500 degree F oven. Alternatively, season your sardines with ingredients like herbs, oil, or lemon juice, and cook them in your oven’s broiler for 2 to 3 minutes. If you want to add sardines to a meal, try them as a topping for homemade pizza. For a quick meal or snack, make a sardine sandwich on toasted bread, and use hummus as a sandwich spread.	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The first time I tried fresh ones in a restaurant, I was blown away. Since I learned to clean them, I buy them whenever I see them in the market.", "Besides the fact that sardines are tasty, there are about a zillion other great reasons to eat them: The entire California fishery collapsed in the 1940s, but now it’s considered well-managed, they are local to us on the west coast (usually caught in Central California), they are low on the food chain and therefore low in toxins like pcbs and mercury, they are really high in healthy omega-3s and they are crazy cheap. You can feed two people (fresh fish!) on a few bucks.", "• Take the dull edge of a paring knife and scrape any loose scales away. • Firmly grasp the head of the fish and pull. Most of the guts will come out with the head. • With your nails or a sharp paring knife, cut down the length of the belly, rinsing away any remaining viscera. • Grasp the top fin between your index finger and thumb and pull sharply toward the head. It should come off easily. Now pull out any little bone that runs across the top of the fish. • To remove the vertebrae, carefully open the fish flat from the belly side, exposing the entire backbone. Slowly work your index finger under the backbone, separating it from the flesh, and working your way steadily toward the tail. Pull sharply, taking the tail with you. You should have a flat, boneless double fillet of sardine • Rinse and dry the sardines one last time", "What follows is not really a recipe. Just blend the ingredients for both the marinade and the gremolata together to taste, using as much as you need to cover the amount of fish you’re using.", "For the marinade: Whisk together more or less equal parts olive oil and lemon juice (if Meyers are available use them). You want just enough to cover the fish. Add a generous amount of chopped garlic and parsley. Marinate fish for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.", "For the gremolata: Mix together zest from the lemons (again Meyers are perfect), finely chopped parsley, chopped garlic, bread crumbs, and rinsed and chopped salted capers (optional). Add a little bit of olive oil just until the mixture clumps together.", "Now remove the sardines from the marinade and preheat the broiler. Lay the sardines out in a single layer in a baking dish. Sprinkle them evenly with the gremolata. Place them under the broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through." ] }, "parsed_md": "Recipe: Broiled Sardines with Gremolata \| Kitchn\n\nNewsletters\n\n * Fish & Shellfish\n * Health & Diet\n * Main Dish\n\nRecipes\n\n# Recipe: Broiled Sardines with Gremolata\n\nby Vanessa Barrington\n\nUpdated: Feb 3, 2020\n\nSaveComments\n\n(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)\n\nEven though I was a picky child, I loved sardines when I was small. My mother\nwould give them to me atop saltine crackers, skin, bones and all, and I’d\ndevour them. The first time I tried fresh ones in a restaurant, I was blown\naway. Since I learned to clean them, I buy them whenever I see them in the\nmarket.\n\nBesides the fact that sardines are tasty, there are about a zillion other\ngreat reasons to eat them: The entire California fishery collapsed in the\n1940s, but now it’s considered well-managed, they are local to us on the west\ncoast (usually caught in Central California), they are low on the food chain\nand therefore low in toxins like pcbs and mercury, they are really high in\nhealthy omega-3s and they are crazy cheap. You can feed two people (fresh\nfish!) on a few bucks.\n\nBroiled Fresh Sardines with Gremolata you’ll need 1/2 – 3/4 of a pound of\nsardines per person\n\nFirst the yucky part: You have to clean them and it’s not pretty:\n\n• Take the dull edge of a paring knife and scrape any loose scales away. •\nFirmly grasp the head of the fish and pull. Most of the guts will come out\nwith the head. • With your nails or a sharp paring knife, cut down the length\nof the belly, rinsing away any remaining viscera. • Grasp the top fin between\nyour index finger and thumb and pull sharply toward the head. It should come\noff easily. Now pull out any little bone that runs across the top of the fish.\n• To remove the vertebrae, carefully open the fish flat from the belly side,\nexposing the entire backbone. Slowly work your index finger under the\nbackbone, separating it from the flesh, and working your way steadily toward\nthe tail. Pull sharply, taking the tail with you. You should have a flat,\nboneless double fillet of sardine • Rinse and dry the sardines one last time\n\nWhat follows is not really a recipe. Just blend the ingredients for both the\nmarinade and the gremolata together to taste, using as much as you need to\ncover the amount of fish you’re using.\n\nFor the marinade: Whisk together more or less equal parts olive oil and lemon\njuice (if Meyers are available use them). You want just enough to cover the\nfish. Add a generous amount of chopped garlic and parsley. Marinate fish for\nat least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.\n\nFor the gremolata: Mix together zest from the lemons (again Meyers are\nperfect), finely chopped parsley, chopped garlic, bread crumbs, and rinsed and\nchopped salted capers (optional). Add a little bit of olive oil just until the\nmixture clumps together.\n\nNow remove the sardines from the marinade and preheat the broiler. Lay the\nsardines out in a single layer in a baking dish. Sprinkle them evenly with the\ngremolata. Place them under the broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes or until\ncooked through.\n\nServe them simply with salad and roasted potatoes and you’ll be very very\nhappy. They’re great with rosé\n\nFor more sardine love, check out Brett’s blog, In Praise of Sardines.\n\nSaveComments\n\nLoading...\n\nLoading...\n\nFollow us\n\nGot a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see? Tell us about\nit!\n\nKitchn is © 1994-2020 Apartment Therapy, LLC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://paleoleap.com/eat-this-sardines/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200925201008/https://paleoleap.com/eat-this-sardines/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Paleo Foods: Sardines", "passages": [ "In the days before the invention of freezer trucks or MREs, keeping an effective fighting force supplied with enough food was a logistical nightmare. At the time, invading armies usually lived off the local countryside, but this was notoriously unreliable: for one thing, peasants often destroyed their own crops to resist the invaders. Napoleon needed a way to store and transport rations for months on end, to fuel his troops through long months on campaign.", "An inventor named Nicolas Appert claimed a substantial reward from the French army for discovering the answer: cans. With canned food, the army could take meat, vegetables, and even milk along for long campaigns – and one of the first staples to receive this treatment was sardines.", "Vitamins wouldn’t even be discovered for another hundred years, but if Napoleon had known how well he was feeding his men, he would have been very pleased with his choice. Sardines are packed with nutrients of every kind, and the canned fish are actually even better than the fresh, because with canned sardines, you’re eating the whole animal.", "That’s the truly “Paleo” way to do it – nobody in preindustrial cultures was throwing out the bones, skin, and organs of the animals they killed. They ate everything, and they were much healthier for it, because there are all kinds of valuable nutrients hidden away in these “odd bits.”", "Not everyone can get hold of organs, bones, and skin from their local grocery store, but almost anyone can find sardines: they’re so popular that they’re even available at some drug stores and gas stations. These little fish are so small and cooked so thoroughly that even the bones are soft enough to eat, providing a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats in one tasty package.", "One can (3.75 ounces, or 92 grams) of sardines will net you over 100% of your daily B12, 63% of your Vitamin D, 24% of your B3, and 12% of your B2, as well as slightly smaller amounts of every other vitamin except for C. And that’s less than 200 calories, so if you’re eating sardines on top of your salad at lunch, you’d need at least 2 of those cans to make a proper meal.", "The Vitamin D content is especially notable, because so few foods contain it. Most of us get plenty of Vitamin D from sunlight – or at least we did, until we started spending all day inside. Our modern indoor lifestyles put us at a greatly increased risk for Vitamin D deficiency, so it’s smart to take a cue from people who have already figured out how to get enough D without the sun. In northern countries where sunlight is scarce and winter can bring 24-hour darkness, residents know the value of oily fish like sardines, and eat them frequently to stave off deficiency. Sun-deprived office workers of every climate would do well to take a hint from the Swedes and the Finns, and add some sardines to their weekly menu rotation.", "Most famously in Paleo circles, bone-in sardines are an excellent source of calcium. A 3.75-ounce can provides 35% of the RDA, probably higher than any other Paleo food (although we still don’t have a precise number for bone broth, so it’s possible the broth could have more). It’s true that calcium isn’t the end of the story for healthy bones and teeth, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important at all; if you don’t react well to dairy, sardines are your bones’ best friend.", "Their high calcium content is usually the star of the show, but don’t let it blind you to everything else in the can. Sardines also deliver:", "Not too shabby for such a small amount of food! Again, for a meal you’d at least double that, so the amounts would be even higher.", "Like other seafood, sardines have an excellent fatty acid profile. The fat content of a can will depend on what the sardines are packed in (olive oil will add more monounsaturated fat, for example, while an unhealthy oil like canola will add more PUFA), but just for the fish themselves, the ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 PUFA is 12:1, an excellent way to balance out the unhealthy Omega-6 levels in the modern diet.", "That makes sardines something like a fish oil supplement, if fish oil supplements also delivered protein, vitamins, minerals, and an easily portable snack food. Unlike supplements, canned sardines don’t need to be refrigerated, and you don’t have to worry about whether they’ve been sitting around going rancid on the grocery-store shelf. So between the supplement and the fish, the fish are the clear winners.", "Other benefits of sardines include their low ecological and environmental impact. Sardines are close to the bottom of the ocean food chain, which makes them much less likely to be contaminated with mercury or other pollutants. Since these toxins concentrate towards the top of the chain, they’re much less likely to be present in small fish like sardines than in large fish like tuna.", "Sardines are also a good choice for anyone concerned about overfishing and environmental sustainability. Pacific sardines have even earned a spot on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s “Super Green List,” a guide to fish choices that are environmentally friendly, low in toxins, and high in Omega-3s.", "Choosing canned sardines is fairly simple. They’re usually sold with other canned fish (tuna, salmon, and anchovies), packed in a variety of liquids from oil to tomato sauce to lemon juice. As always, check the package and make sure all the ingredients are healthy. Olive oil is a good choice; so is tomato sauce (as long as all the ingredients are fine) or plain water. Stay away from soy oil, canola oil, or tomato sauce with a bunch of sugar in it.", "Sardines can be eaten straight from the can as an easily portable snack. They’re also popular as a salad topping, or smeared with a little homemade mayonnaise, mustard, or hot sauce. Or use the sardines themselves as the sauce with some sardine and roasted garlic spread. For a different twist, add them to a tomato-based sauce over meat or spaghetti squash “pasta:” they give the dish a subtle tang and an interesting flavor profile as well as adding nutrients.", "Fresh sardines are not as common as canned, and you’ll need to prepare the fish before digging in. This can take a little effort if you’re not used to it, but the seafood counters at many grocery stores will actually do it for you right in the store; just ask. Removing the large bones is standard, but you can still get some of the calcium by leaving the little bones in: they’ll get so soft and tender during cooking that they aren’t even noticeable.", "The next time you’re passing through the canned fish aisle, look a shelf above the cans of salmon, and consider the sardines as well. They’re convenient as a quick snack to throw into your purse or car, and for roughly the same amount of calories as a Larabar or another energy bar, they provide a lot more nutrition. You don’t have to be part of Napoleon’s army to appreciate such an affordable and convenient source of energy and nutrition!", "Have a look at Paleo Restart, our 30-day program. It has the tools to let you reset your body, lose weight and start feeling great. Learn more and get started here.", "+ #PaleoIRL, our new cookbook all about making Paleo work for a busy life is now available! Get it now here.", "For your information only. The statements on this website are merely opinions. Paleo Leap does not provide medical or nutritional advice, treatment or diagnosis. Read the full disclaimer." ] }, "parsed_md": "Paleo Foods: Sardines \| Paleo Leap\n\nSubscribe\n\n# Paleo Foods: Sardines\n\nIn 1795, Napoleon Bonaparte had a problem: his army was hungry.\n\nIn the days before the invention of freezer trucks or MREs, keeping an\neffective fighting force supplied with enough food was a logistical nightmare.\nAt the time, invading armies usually lived off the local countryside, but this\nwas notoriously unreliable: for one thing, peasants often destroyed their own\ncrops to resist the invaders. Napoleon needed a way to store and transport\nrations for months on end, to fuel his troops through long months on campaign.\n\nAn inventor named Nicolas Appert claimed a substantial reward from the French\narmy for discovering the answer: cans. With canned food, the army could take\nmeat, vegetables, and even milk along for long campaigns – and one of the\nfirst staples to receive this treatment was sardines.\n\nVitamins wouldn’t even be discovered for another hundred years, but if\nNapoleon had known how well he was feeding his men, he would have been very\npleased with his choice. Sardines are packed with nutrients of every kind, and\nthe canned fish are actually even better than the fresh, because with canned\nsardines, you’re eating the whole animal.\n\nThat’s the truly “Paleo” way to do it – nobody in preindustrial cultures was\nthrowing out the bones, skin, and organs of the animals they killed. They ate\neverything, and they were much healthier for it, because there are all kinds\nof valuable nutrients hidden away in these “odd bits.”\n\nNot everyone can get hold of organs, bones, and skin from their local grocery\nstore, but almost anyone can find sardines: they’re so popular that they’re\neven available at some drug stores and gas stations. These little fish are so\nsmall and cooked so thoroughly that even the bones are soft enough to eat,\nproviding a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats in one\ntasty package.\n\n## Benefits of Sardines: Vitamins\n\nOne can (3.75 ounces, or 92 grams) of sardines will net you over 100% of your\ndaily B12, 63% of your Vitamin D, 24% of your B3, and 12% of your B2, as well\nas slightly smaller amounts of every other vitamin except for C. And that’s\nless than 200 calories, so if you’re eating sardines on top of your salad at\nlunch, you’d need at least 2 of those cans to make a proper meal.\n\nThe Vitamin D content is especially notable, because so few foods contain it.\nMost of us get plenty of Vitamin D from sunlight – or at least we did, until\nwe started spending all day inside. Our modern indoor lifestyles put us at a\ngreatly increased risk for Vitamin D deficiency, so it’s smart to take a cue\nfrom people who have already figured out how to get enough D without the sun.\nIn northern countries where sunlight is scarce and winter can bring 24-hour\ndarkness, residents know the value of oily fish like sardines, and eat them\nfrequently to stave off deficiency. Sun-deprived office workers of every\nclimate would do well to take a hint from the Swedes and the Finns, and add\nsome sardines to their weekly menu rotation.\n\n## Benefits of Sardines: Minerals\n\nMost famously in Paleo circles, bone-in sardines are an excellent source of\ncalcium. A 3.75-ounce can provides 35% of the RDA, probably higher than any\nother Paleo food (although we still don’t have a precise number for bone\nbroth, so it’s possible the broth could have more). It’s true that calcium\nisn’t the end of the story for healthy bones and teeth, but that doesn’t mean\nit’s not important at all; if you don’t react well to dairy, sardines are your\nbones’ best friend.\n\nTheir high calcium content is usually the star of the show, but don’t let it\nblind you to everything else in the can. Sardines also deliver:\n\n * Selenium (69%)\n * Phosphorus (45%)\n * Iron (15%)\n * Magnesium (9%)\n * Copper (9%)\n * Zinc (8%)\n\nNot too shabby for such a small amount of food! Again, for a meal you’d at\nleast double that, so the amounts would be even higher.\n\n## Benefits of Sardines: Fats\n\nLike other seafood, sardines have an excellent fatty acid profile. The fat\ncontent of a can will depend on what the sardines are packed in (olive oil\nwill add more monounsaturated fat, for example, while an unhealthy oil like\ncanola will add more PUFA), but just for the fish themselves, the ratio of\nOmega-3 to Omega-6 PUFA is 12:1, an excellent way to balance out the unhealthy\nOmega-6 levels in the modern diet.\n\nThat makes sardines something like a fish oil supplement, if fish oil\nsupplements also delivered protein, vitamins, minerals, and an easily portable\nsnack food. Unlike supplements, canned sardines don’t need to be refrigerated,\nand you don’t have to worry about whether they’ve been sitting around going\nrancid on the grocery-store shelf. So between the supplement and the fish, the\nfish are the clear winners.\n\n## Benefits of Sardines: Other Benefits\n\nOther benefits of sardines include their low ecological and environmental\nimpact. Sardines are close to the bottom of the ocean food chain, which makes\nthem much less likely to be contaminated with mercury or other pollutants.\nSince these toxins concentrate towards the top of the chain, they’re much less\nlikely to be present in small fish like sardines than in large fish like tuna.\n\nSardines are also a good choice for anyone concerned about overfishing and\nenvironmental sustainability. Pacific sardines have even earned a spot on the\nMonterey Bay Aquarium’s “Super Green List,” a guide to fish choices that are\nenvironmentally friendly, low in toxins, and high in Omega-3s.\n\n## Choosing and Eating Sardines\n\nChoosing canned sardines is fairly simple. They’re usually sold with other\ncanned fish (tuna, salmon, and anchovies), packed in a variety of liquids from\noil to tomato sauce to lemon juice. As always, check the package and make sure\nall the ingredients are healthy. Olive oil is a good choice; so is tomato\nsauce (as long as all the ingredients are fine) or plain water. Stay away from\nsoy oil, canola oil, or tomato sauce with a bunch of sugar in it.\n\nSardines can be eaten straight from the can as an easily portable snack.\nThey’re also popular as a salad topping, or smeared with a little homemade\nmayonnaise, mustard, or hot sauce. Or use the sardines themselves as the sauce\nwith some sardine and roasted garlic spread. For a different twist, add them\nto a tomato-based sauce over meat or spaghetti squash “pasta:” they give the\ndish a subtle tang and an interesting flavor profile as well as adding\nnutrients.\n\nFresh sardines are not as common as canned, and you’ll need to prepare the\nfish before digging in. This can take a little effort if you’re not used to\nit, but the seafood counters at many grocery stores will actually do it for\nyou right in the store; just ask. Removing the large bones is standard, but\nyou can still get some of the calcium by leaving the little bones in: they’ll\nget so soft and tender during cooking that they aren’t even noticeable.\n\n## Conclusion\n\nThe next time you’re passing through the canned fish aisle, look a shelf above\nthe cans of salmon, and consider the sardines as well. They’re convenient as a\nquick snack to throw into your purse or car, and for roughly the same amount\nof calories as a Larabar or another energy bar, they provide a lot more\nnutrition. You don’t have to be part of Napoleon’s army to appreciate such an\naffordable and convenient source of energy and nutrition!\n\n###### Related Posts\n\n * Fish and Seafood on a Paleo Diet\n * Sardine and Roasted Garlic Spread\n\nHave a look at Paleo Restart, our 30-day program. It has the tools to let you\nreset your body, lose weight and start feeling great. Learn more and get\nstarted here.\n\n\\+ #PaleoIRL, our new cookbook all about making Paleo work for a busy life is\nnow available! Get it now here.\n\n## More Paleo Foods\n\n##### Paleo Foods: Spinach\n\n##### Paleo Foods: Chili Peppers\n\n##### Paleo Foods: Carrots\n\n##### Paleo Foods: Zucchini\n\n## Follow Us On The Web\n\nDisclaimer • Privacy • Cookie Policy • About • Contact\n\n© 2020 Paleo Leap, LLC. All rights reserved.\n\nFor your information only. The statements on this website are merely opinions.\nPaleo Leap does not provide medical or nutritional advice, treatment or\ndiagnosis. Read the full disclaimer.\n\nWe recommend 3rd party products via affiliate links.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/47126/7-things-to-do-with-canned-sardines", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200328050826/https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/47126/7-things-to-do-with-canned-sardines", "parsed_text": { "title": "Canned Sardine Recipe Ideas", "passages": [ "All featured products are curated independently by our editors. When you buy something through our retail links, we may receive a commission.", "Usually canned sardines are thought of as a last resort for when you can’t be bothered to cook, if not relegated to apocalypse food, but we urge you to reconsider. The small, oily, silvery fish are inexpensive, easy to prepare, and loaded with things that are good for you, like omega-3 fatty acids and calcium. They’re also delicious! So here are 15 creative serving suggestions for canned sardines.", "This recipe from chef George Mendes of Michelin-starred Aldea in New York, is a great fresh and healthy option that combines multiple textures and flavors (sweet, smoky, salty, tangy, herbaceous, and a little funky) for a perfectly balanced lunch. Check out the chef’s book, “My Portugal,” for more of his recipes.", "2. Toss the whole peppers with olive oil and a generous sprinkle of salt, then roast on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes, or until charred, turning about every 5 minutes. (Alternatively, blister the peppers over hot coals or an open flame.)", "3. Place peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for 15 minutes to further soften them and loosen their skins.", "4. Use a spoon or the back of a knife to scrape most of the blackened skin off the peppers, but leave a few specks on for a smoky flavor. Cut off the stem end of the peppers and slice them in half lengthwise, then remove the veins and seeds. Cut the flesh into strips, mimicking the shape of the sardine filets.", "5. Place the strips of pepper in a bowl and add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil, and 2-3 tablespoons of sherry vinegar. Sprinkle in some smoked paprika to taste, mix well, and reserve. The chef recommends making these 1 to 2 days in advance, but if you’re short on time, as little as 5-10 minutes will do.", "6. When ready to assemble the salad, slice the romaine into bite-size pieces and mix with whole parsley leaves to taste (as many or as few as you like).", "7. Drain sardines and cut in half lengthwise, then remove and discard the bones and excess skin if you prefer (leave them be if you like a more rustic preparation). Roughly cut sardines into small pieces and mix with the lettuce and parsley. Add some of the juice from the pickled roasted peppers and mix again to coat.", "8. On a plate, make a base layer of pickled roasted peppers, layer the lettuce-herb-sardine mixture on top, and finish with another drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of sherry vinegar, sea salt, and freshly ground white pepper, plus a few more pepper strips for a pop of color.", "Try this easy and very tasty idea, adapted from “The Silver Spoon,” for breakfast, or pair it with a leafy salad for a quick supper.", "2. Place the sardines, sliced shallot, chopped parsley, and chopped garlic in the warm dish. Add some black pepper and put the dish back in the oven for six minutes.", "3. Remove the dish from the oven, break four eggs into a bowl, and pour them gently on top of the sardine mixture. Season with salt and pepper and put the dish back in the oven for seven minutes, until the egg whites are cooked but still jiggly.", "4. Remove the dish and let it sit for five minutes (the eggs keep on cooking even out of the oven). Set out with toast and hot sauce. Makes 4 servings.", "Cottage cheese and yogurt give this healthy spread a tangy flavor that complements the sardines’ smoky essence. Spread it on brown bread, like Chowhound’s Chris Rochelle and his wife Rachel do, with pickles and watercress for a quick lunch.", "2. Blend until just smooth and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve on bread or crackers dusted with cayenne pepper. Makes enough for 6.", "These sardine fritters are perfect for a dinner with friends. Serve them with a Sriracha-soy sauce (inspired by chef Stuart Brioza).", "3. To make the fritters, mix together the sardines, eggs, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.", "4. Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a large saucepan till it spits when you put a test crumb in. Make small balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter) of the sardine mixture and fry for three to four minutes until golden brown, turning them occasionally with tongs.", "5. Place the fritters on a plate with a kitchen towel underneath to absorb the oil. To serve, place in the lettuce leaves with the Sriracha-soy sauce drizzled on top and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serves 4.", "2. Roll out the pizza dough on a flour-dusted baking tray and brush on a thin layer of sauce. On top, place a large handful of arugula, the sliced onions and peppers, the garlic, and the halved sardines.", "3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and liberally apply crushed red pepper flakes. Serves 4.", "2. Toss together the chopped sardines, peanuts, unpeeled garlic cloves, peanut oil, and crushed arbol chiles until nuts are evenly coated. Spread out on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast, shaking and stirring the pan halfway through, until the nuts are toasted and beginning to crack open, about 25 minutes.", "3. Remove from the oven and transfer to a large, heatproof bowl. Toss with the lime zest, kosher salt, and sugar and serve. Makes 10 to 15 servings as a snack.", "Yet another reason to keep puff pastry around: so that you can throw together Chris Rochelle’s sardine flatbreads in under 30 minutes. Serve them with aperitifs or cocktails.", "2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook over low heat for five minutes, stirring until softened. Stir in three tablespoons of tomato purée, cook for a few minutes more, then remove from heat. Stir in the capers, anchovies, and sardines.", "3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut it into 16 little squares. Brush egg wash on each square and place a tablespoon of the sardine mixture in the middle of each square.", "These budget-friendly fish cakes, developed by Chris Rochelle, stand in nicely as a light lunch or dinner when served with a salad.", "2. Add the sardines, spring onions, dill, flour, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 cup panko. Season with salt and pepper, then mix in the egg. Shape the mixture into six 3-inch cakes. Coat with panko breadcrumbs.", "3. In a nonstick frying pan, add two tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the fish cakes about three at a time, turning them over until they’re golden brown and crispy. Makes 6 cakes.", "1. Sauté the onion until soft, then add the sardines in their tomato sauce and some capers to taste. Stir until heated through.", "2. Cool slightly, then stir in the eggs. Spread the Sriracha mayonnaise onto the bread, then spoon the sardine mixture on top, and add whatever garnishes you like. Makes 1 sandwich, which goes great with a beer.", "1. In a small bowl, mix the sardines and their oil with the herbes de Provence, bell pepper, and olives. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.", "3. Let the oil soak into the toast for a few minutes, then top with thin- sliced English cucumbers. Drizzle with a little additional oil and sprinkle with sea salt and fresh-cracked pepper to taste. Makes 1.", "herbs, spices, and aromatics of your choice (think: rosemary sprigs and capers; lemons slices with garlic; sliced jalapeños; chile flakes; whatever you like!)", "1. Remove the lid from the can of sardines and insert the herbs, spices, and aromatics of your choice. (You’ll probably need to drain some of the oil so it’s not too full, but make sure the flavoring elements are completely submerged.)", "1. Arrange avocado slices, canned sardines, and sliced jalapeño on a piece of dark rye bread. Squeeze lime on top. Serves 1.", "This recipe, developed by Sarah Karnasiewicz, is a surprisingly balanced take on a classic club sandwich combines the bold flavors of sardines with bacon, arugula, and sun-dried tomato butter. The recipe makes 4 sandwiches, each stacked tall on three pieces of toasty bread. Get our Sardine, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Bacon Club Sandwich recipe.", "Sustainability Note: Historically, sardines have been one of the most sustainable fish around; for years, The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program listed Pacific sardines as a “best choice” due to their abundance and high production rate, but sardine numbers have been alarmingly low in more recent years. For that reason, you may want to try substituting mackerel until sardine stocks start to rise again; luckily, they’re similar in health benefits, cost, and taste, and their populations are doing well right now.", "By signing up, you agree to the CBS Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.", "© CBS Interactive, All rights reserved \| A TV Guide site \| CHOW \| Privacy Policy \| Ad Choice \| Terms of Use" ] }, "parsed_md": "Canned Sardine Recipe Ideas - Chowhound\n\n+\n\nChowhound Giveaway: Mealthy MultiPot with CrispLid Enter\n\n+\n\nHealthy Sardines Lunch Snack Coronavirus\n\n# 15 Canned Sardine Hacks for a Better Snack\n\n#### These little fishes are delicious. Here's how to eat them in brand new\nways.\n\nByChowhound Editors\n\nMarch 27, 2020 Edit\n\nAll featured products are curated independently by our editors. When you buy\nsomething through our retail links, we may receive a commission.\n\nUsually canned sardines are thought of as a last resort for when you can’t be\nbothered to cook, if not relegated to apocalypse food, but we urge you to\nreconsider. The small, oily, silvery fish are inexpensive, easy to prepare,\nand loaded with things that are good for you, like omega-3 fatty acids and\ncalcium. They’re also delicious! So here are 15 creative serving suggestions\nfor canned sardines.\n\n### Portuguese Sardine Salad\n\nThis recipe from chef George Mendes of Michelin-starred Aldea in New York, is\na great fresh and healthy option that combines multiple textures and flavors\n(sweet, smoky, salty, tangy, herbaceous, and a little funky) for a perfectly\nbalanced lunch. Check out the chef’s book, “My Portugal,” for more of his\nrecipes.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 2-4 red bell peppers, washed and thoroughly dried\n * romaine lettuce hearts, washed and thoroughly dried\n * fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, washed and thoroughly dried\n * extra-virgin olive oil (chef Mendes likes Casa Migmag)\n * sherry vinegar\n * smoked paprika (chef Mendes likes La Dalia)\n * 1 can Portuguese sardines (chef Mendes likes the Porthos brand; Bela is another good Portuguese brand)\n * salt\n * freshly ground white pepper\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Preheat oven to 450°F.\n\n2\\. Toss the whole peppers with olive oil and a generous sprinkle of salt,\nthen roast on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes, or until charred, turning about\nevery 5 minutes. (Alternatively, blister the peppers over hot coals or an open\nflame.)\n\n3\\. Place peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for 15\nminutes to further soften them and loosen their skins.\n\n4\\. Use a spoon or the back of a knife to scrape most of the blackened skin\noff the peppers, but leave a few specks on for a smoky flavor. Cut off the\nstem end of the peppers and slice them in half lengthwise, then remove the\nveins and seeds. Cut the flesh into strips, mimicking the shape of the sardine\nfilets.\n\n5\\. Place the strips of pepper in a bowl and add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil,\nand 2-3 tablespoons of sherry vinegar. Sprinkle in some smoked paprika to\ntaste, mix well, and reserve. The chef recommends making these 1 to 2 days in\nadvance, but if you’re short on time, as little as 5-10 minutes will do.\n\n6\\. When ready to assemble the salad, slice the romaine into bite-size pieces\nand mix with whole parsley leaves to taste (as many or as few as you like).\n\n7\\. Drain sardines and cut in half lengthwise, then remove and discard the\nbones and excess skin if you prefer (leave them be if you like a more rustic\npreparation). Roughly cut sardines into small pieces and mix with the lettuce\nand parsley. Add some of the juice from the pickled roasted peppers and mix\nagain to coat.\n\n8\\. On a plate, make a base layer of pickled roasted peppers, layer the\nlettuce-herb-sardine mixture on top, and finish with another drizzle of olive\noil, a sprinkle of sherry vinegar, sea salt, and freshly ground white pepper,\nplus a few more pepper strips for a pop of color.\n\n#### Clare V. for Anthropologie Maisonette Dessert Plate, $18 at Anthropologie\n\n##### Show your love on your plate in more ways than one.\n\nBuy Now\n\n### Fisherman’s Eggs\n\nChowhound\n\nTry this easy and very tasty idea, adapted from “The Silver Spoon,” for\nbreakfast, or pair it with a leafy salad for a quick supper.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 1 can sardines\n * 1 small shallot, slices\n * few sprigs fresh parsley\n * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped\n * freshly cracked black pepper\n * kosher salt\n * 4 eggs\n * toast and hot sauce, to serve\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Heat the oven to 500°F and preheat an ovenproof serving dish for five\nminutes.\n\n2\\. Place the sardines, sliced shallot, chopped parsley, and chopped garlic in\nthe warm dish. Add some black pepper and put the dish back in the oven for six\nminutes.\n\n3\\. Remove the dish from the oven, break four eggs into a bowl, and pour them\ngently on top of the sardine mixture. Season with salt and pepper and put the\ndish back in the oven for seven minutes, until the egg whites are cooked but\nstill jiggly.\n\n4\\. Remove the dish and let it sit for five minutes (the eggs keep on cooking\neven out of the oven). Set out with toast and hot sauce. Makes 4 servings.\n\n### Smoked Sardine Pâté\n\nChowhound\n\nCottage cheese and yogurt give this healthy spread a tangy flavor that\ncomplements the sardines’ smoky essence. Spread it on brown bread, like\nChowhound’s Chris Rochelle and his wife Rachel do, with pickles and watercress\nfor a quick lunch.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 2 cans smoked sardines\n * 7 ounces cottage cheese\n * 7 ounces plain Greek yogurt\n * juice from half a lemon\n * cayenne pepper\n * bread or crackers to serve\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. In a food processor, combine the smoked sardines, cottage cheese, Greek\nyogurt, and lemon juice.\n\n2\\. Blend until just smooth and season to taste with salt and freshly ground\npepper. Serve on bread or crackers dusted with cayenne pepper. Makes enough\nfor 6.\n\n### Sardine Fritters in Lettuce Leaves with Sriracha-Soy Sauce\n\nChowhound\n\nThese sardine fritters are perfect for a dinner with friends. Serve them with\na Sriracha-soy sauce (inspired by chef Stuart Brioza).\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 2 tablespoons Sriracha\n * 2 tablespoons soy sauce\n * 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice\n * butter lettuce\n * 2 cans sardines\n * 2 eggs\n * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped\n * 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped\n * 3/4 cup breadcrumbs\n * 2 tablespoons grated parmesan\n * vegetable oil for frying\n\n1\\. To make the sauce, whisk the Sriracha, soy sauce, and fresh lime juice\ntogether in a small bowl.\n\n2\\. Select a handful of leaves from a head of butter lettuce; wash and dry\nthem and set aside.\n\n3\\. To make the fritters, mix together the sardines, eggs, garlic, parsley,\nbreadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.\n\n4\\. Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a large saucepan till it spits when\nyou put a test crumb in. Make small balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter)\nof the sardine mixture and fry for three to four minutes until golden brown,\nturning them occasionally with tongs.\n\n5\\. Place the fritters on a plate with a kitchen towel underneath to absorb\nthe oil. To serve, place in the lettuce leaves with the Sriracha-soy sauce\ndrizzled on top and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serves 4.\n\n### Sardine-Arugula Pizza\n\nChowhound\n\nThis pizza, from Chowhound’s former photographer Chris Rochelle, isn’t just\ndelicious any time of the day; it’s healthy, too.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought, or make our Basic Pizza Dough recipe)\n * pizza sauce (like our Basic Pizza Sauce recipe)\n * handful arugula\n * 1/2 onion, thinly sliced\n * 2 sweet peppers, thinly sliced\n * 2 cloves garlic, hopped\n * 1 can sardines, drained and halved lengthwise\n * crushed red pepper, to taste\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Preheat the oven to 500°F.\n\n2\\. Roll out the pizza dough on a flour-dusted baking tray and brush on a thin\nlayer of sauce. On top, place a large handful of arugula, the sliced onions\nand peppers, the garlic, and the halved sardines.\n\n3\\. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and liberally apply\ncrushed red pepper flakes. Serves 4.\n\n### Seanuts\n\nChowhound\n\nThese “seanuts” were inspired by our Oaxacan Chile-Lime Peanuts recipe. Put\nthem out for your next cocktail party.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 2 cans sardines, drained and chopped\n * 2 pounds peanuts\n * 10 cloves garlic, unpeeled\n * 6 tablespoons peanut oil\n * 4 arbol chiles, crushed\n * 3 tablespoons finely grated lime zest\n * 4 teaspoons kosher salt\n * 4 teaspoons sugar\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle.\n\n2\\. Toss together the chopped sardines, peanuts, unpeeled garlic cloves,\npeanut oil, and crushed arbol chiles until nuts are evenly coated. Spread out\non a baking sheet in a single layer and roast, shaking and stirring the pan\nhalfway through, until the nuts are toasted and beginning to crack open, about\n25 minutes.\n\n3\\. Remove from the oven and transfer to a large, heatproof bowl. Toss with\nthe lime zest, kosher salt, and sugar and serve. Makes 10 to 15 servings as a\nsnack.\n\n### Sardine Squares\n\nChowhound\n\nYet another reason to keep puff pastry around: so that you can throw together\nChris Rochelle’s sardine flatbreads in under 30 minutes. Serve them with\naperitifs or cocktails.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 1 (8-ounce) sheet of puff pastry, thawed\n * 1 tablespoon olive oil\n * 1/2 onion, finely diced\n * 1 garlic clove, crushed\n * 3 tablespoons tomato puree\n * 1 tablespoon capers\n * 3 anchovies\n * 2 sardines, chopped\n * 1 egg, lightly beaten\n * black olives, cut into quarters\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Preheat the oven to 400°F.\n\n2\\. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the onion and\ngarlic and cook over low heat for five minutes, stirring until softened. Stir\nin three tablespoons of tomato purée, cook for a few minutes more, then remove\nfrom heat. Stir in the capers, anchovies, and sardines.\n\n3\\. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut it into 16 little squares. Brush\negg wash on each square and place a tablespoon of the sardine mixture in the\nmiddle of each square.\n\n4\\. Bake for 15 minutes. Garnish with quartered black olives. Makes 16\nsquares.\n\n### Sardine-Dill Fish Cakes\n\nChowhound\n\nThese budget-friendly fish cakes, developed by Chris Rochelle, stand in nicely\nas a light lunch or dinner when served with a salad.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes\n * 2 cans sardines, drained and chopped\n * 1 cup spring onions, chopped\n * 1/4 bunch fresh dill, chopped\n * 2 tablespoons flour\n * 2 garlic cloves, crushed\n * 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel\n * 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, plus more for coating cakes\n * kosher salt and freshly ground pepper\n * 1 egg, beaten\n * olive oil\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Coarsely chop and boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash.\n\n2\\. Add the sardines, spring onions, dill, flour, garlic, lemon peel, and 1\ncup panko. Season with salt and pepper, then mix in the egg. Shape the mixture\ninto six 3-inch cakes. Coat with panko breadcrumbs.\n\n3\\. In a nonstick frying pan, add two tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the\nfish cakes about three at a time, turning them over until they’re golden brown\nand crispy. Makes 6 cakes.\n\n### Sardine Po’ Boy\n\nChowhound\n\nChowhound citycupcake loves to stuff sardines into a po’ boy-style sandwich.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and roughly chopped\n * 1 small onion, sliced\n * 1 can sardines in tomato sauce\n * capers, to taste\n * Sriracha mayonnaise (mixed to taste)\n * crusty French bread\n * garnishes of your choice (cilantro, parsley, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, etc.)\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Sauté the onion until soft, then add the sardines in their tomato sauce\nand some capers to taste. Stir until heated through.\n\n2\\. Cool slightly, then stir in the eggs. Spread the Sriracha mayonnaise onto\nthe bread, then spoon the sardine mixture on top, and add whatever garnishes\nyou like. Makes 1 sandwich, which goes great with a beer.\n\n### Ecuadoran-Style Sardines\n\nChowhound\n\nChowhound qtprof loves to do with sardines as they do in Ecuador.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 1 can sardines in tomato sauce\n * 1 medium-large russet potato\n * 1/2 red onion, diced\n * juice from 1/2 lemon\n * olive oil\n * salt and freshly ground black pepper\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Mix onion, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.\n\n2\\. Boil potato until tender, then slice almost in half horizontally.\n\n3\\. Fill with sardines in their tomato sauce and the onion relish. Serves 1.\n\n### Sardine Toasts\n\nChowhound\n\nHere’s a simple open-faced sandwich idea from Chowhound eloflin.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 1 can sardines in extra-virgin olive oil\n * 1-2 teaspoons herbes de Provence\n * minced red bell pepper\n * black olives, sliced\n * English cucumber, thinly sliced\n * salt and freshly ground black pepper\n * whole wheat toast\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. In a small bowl, mix the sardines and their oil with the herbes de\nProvence, bell pepper, and olives. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.\n\n2\\. Top a slice of whole-wheat toast with the marinated sardines and\nvegetables with some of the herbed oil.\n\n3\\. Let the oil soak into the toast for a few minutes, then top with thin-\nsliced English cucumbers. Drizzle with a little additional oil and sprinkle\nwith sea salt and fresh-cracked pepper to taste. Makes 1.\n\n### Broiled Sardines with Infused Oil\n\nChowhound\n\nA simple serving idea, from Chris Rochelle.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 1 can sardines in olive oil\n * herbs, spices, and aromatics of your choice (think: rosemary sprigs and capers; lemons slices with garlic; sliced jalapeños; chile flakes; whatever you like!)\n * crackers for serving\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Remove the lid from the can of sardines and insert the herbs, spices, and\naromatics of your choice. (You’ll probably need to drain some of the oil so\nit’s not too full, but make sure the flavoring elements are completely\nsubmerged.)\n\n2\\. Broil for a few minutes in the can before serving with crackers. Serves 1.\n\n### The Brown Sardine\n\nChowhound\n\nAvocado toast pales in comparison to our version, inspired by Alton Brown.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 1 can of sardines, drained\n * 1/2 avocado, sliced\n * sliced jalapeño (fresh or pickled)\n * dark rye bread\n * fresh lime wedges\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Arrange avocado slices, canned sardines, and sliced jalapeño on a piece of\ndark rye bread. Squeeze lime on top. Serves 1.\n\n### Sardine and Fennel Pasta\n\nChowhound\n\nChowhound foodieseattlelady submitted this perfect pasta idea with fennel and\nsardines.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and sliced, fronds reserved and chopped for garnish\n * 2 cans sardines, drained\n * olive oil\n * 2 cloves garlic, minced\n * freshly ground black pepper\n * chile flakes to taste\n * 1 cup toasted breadcrumbs\n * 1 box pasta like bucatini\n\nInstructions:\n\n1\\. Cook pasta according to package directions.\n\n2\\. Meanwhile, sauté fennel in olive oil with garlic, black pepper, and chile\nflakes until tender.\n\n3\\. Add sardines and stir them in, breaking up roughly with the spoon. Stir in\nthe toasted breadcrumbs.\n\n4\\. Drain cooked pasta and stir in the sauce. Portion into bowls and garnish\nwith the reserved fennel fronds.\n\n### Sardine, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Bacon Club Sandwich\n\nChowhound\n\nThis recipe, developed by Sarah Karnasiewicz, is a surprisingly balanced take\non a classic club sandwich combines the bold flavors of sardines with bacon,\narugula, and sun-dried tomato butter. The recipe makes 4 sandwiches, each\nstacked tall on three pieces of toasty bread. Get our Sardine, Sun-Dried\nTomato, and Bacon Club Sandwich recipe.\n\nSustainability Note: Historically, sardines have been one of the most\nsustainable fish around; for years, The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch\nprogram listed Pacific sardines as a “best choice” due to their abundance and\nhigh production rate, but sardine numbers have been alarmingly low in more\nrecent years. For that reason, you may want to try substituting mackerel until\nsardine stocks start to rise again; luckily, they’re similar in health\nbenefits, cost, and taste, and their populations are doing well right now.\n\nOriginal story by Chris Rochelle, updated by Susannah Chen and Jen Wheeler.\n\nSee more articles\n\nLoad Comments\n\n### Related\n\n## 7 Helpful Produce Subscriptions You Should Know About\n\n## These Bright Kitchen Accessories Are Perfect For Spring\n\n## Find Comfort in This Korean Spicy Silken Tofu Soup\n\n## Pasta Grannies Is the Heartwarming YouTube Channel We All Need Right Now\n\n## 9 Hosting Hacks for a Worry-Free Thanksgiving Dinner\n\nSee more articles ›\n\n## Get fresh food news delivered to your inbox\n\nSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest tips, tricks, recipes and\nmore, sent twice a week.\n\nBy signing up, you agree to the CBS Terms of Use and acknowledge the data\npractices in our Privacy Policy. 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Plus, sardines are very sustainable, and they're full of nutrients like iron, calcium, B vitamins, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. While fresh sardines are especially delicious, they're not always easy to get your hands on—and anyway, the canned variety has its own benefits—namely, convenience and price. You can buy tinned sardines that are skinless and boneless, but the skin and bones are completely edible, supply a good amount of sardines' calcium content, and are soft enough that most people don't even mind (or notice) them.", "Here are some of the easiest ways to make canned sardines feel less like apocalypse rations and more like a luxurious treat.", "We've said it before and we'll say it again: toast is the best non-recipe meal in the world. And crispy, crunchy bread is a particularly perfect counterpart to the intensely salty flavor and rich texture of sardines and other canned fish.", "This recipe for sardine toasts with tomato mayo and fennel is a creamy, crunchy, all-around satisfying dinner, while these Spanish piquillo pepper and sardine tartines are chic enough for entertaining. You can even make a big batch of this sardine tonnato spread to keep in the fridge for hanger- emergency toast purposes.", "Adding sardines to a salad is another easy way to serve the tinned fish. We love tossing chopped oranges, olives, and hard-boiled egg with whole (or chopped) sardines. You can also add sardines to a mixture of chopped sun-dried tomatoes and toasted almonds, or a combination of fresh mint, spicy chiles, radishes, and lime juice. To serve, take those combinations and throw them on—you guessed it—toast, or drop the mixture onto a big pile of greens.", "Nothing has ever been made worse by pasta, and sardines are no exception. Just sauté them whole with a bit of oil and some garlic and throw them into pasta dishes—the bold sardine flavor works well with with capers, breadcrumbs, and lemon. We're especially fond of this Sicilian spaghetti dish.", "The easiest way to get your canned sardine fix? Just pop a couple of them onto a grainy rye cracker, maybe add a swipe of mustard or aioli, and snack away. You can also eat 'em straight up, right out of the can—if you like them warm, just pop the opened can underneath the broiler for a minute or two before digging in.", "Raw vegetable salads are so easy to make and surprising tasty. When thinly sliced, an otherwise bitter vegetable like the radish morphs into a sweet, crisp salad. If you are following our $68 Dinner Story, reserve 2 radishes from your bunch for the Roasted Beet Salad with Flash-Pickled Radishes and Chard.", "Since 1995, Epicurious has been the ultimate food resource for the home cook, with daily kitchen tips, fun cooking videos, and, oh yeah, over 33,000 recipes.", "© 2019 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 5/25/18) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/25/18) and Your California Privacy Rights. Epicurious may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Eat Sardines \| Epicurious\n\nSkip to main content\n\nSign In\n\nSearch\n\n * Recipes & Menus\n * Expert Advice\n * Ingredients\n * Holidays & Events\n * Video\n\n * ## Up Your Dinner Party Game With Serveware From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale\n\nBy\n\nLauren Joseph\n\n * ## Here's What We Actually Want to Buy on Amazon Prime Day\n\nBy\n\nThe Editors of Epicurious\n\n * ## 7 Slicing Tools That Claim to Be More Effective Than a Knife\n\nBy\n\nAllison Russo\n\n * ## Everything You Need to Have a Killer Picnic\n\nBy\n\nAshley Hefnawy\n\nKitchen Intelligence\n\n# Here's How to Eat Sardines Like an Adult\n\nThe sustainable canned fish isn't just for broke college students and cartoon\ncats.\n\nBy\n\nBecky Hughes\n\nJuly 12, 2017\n\nPhoto by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Katherine Sacks\n\nDon't scoff—we love sardines.\n\nWe've written before about how to eat sardines and the merits of all tinned\nfish beyond sad rent-week dinners—as it turns out, they can make for a pretty\nkiller dinner-party hack. Plus, sardines are very sustainable, and they're\nfull of nutrients like iron, calcium, B vitamins, and heart-healthy omega-3\nfatty acids. While fresh sardines are especially delicious, they're not always\neasy to get your hands on—and anyway, the canned variety has its own\nbenefits—namely, convenience and price. You can buy tinned sardines that are\nskinless and boneless, but the skin and bones are completely edible, supply a\ngood amount of sardines' calcium content, and are soft enough that most people\ndon't even mind (or notice) them.\n\nHere are some of the easiest ways to make canned sardines feel less like\napocalypse rations and more like a luxurious treat.\n\n## Serve On Toast\n\nWe've said it before and we'll say it again: toast is the best non-recipe meal\nin the world. And crispy, crunchy bread is a particularly perfect counterpart\nto the intensely salty flavor and rich texture of sardines and other canned\nfish.\n\nThis recipe for sardine toasts with tomato mayo and fennel is a creamy,\ncrunchy, all-around satisfying dinner, while these Spanish piquillo pepper and\nsardine tartines are chic enough for entertaining. You can even make a big\nbatch of this sardine tonnato spread to keep in the fridge for hanger-\nemergency toast purposes.\n\n### Sardine \"Tonnato\" Spread\n\nGet This Recipe\n\n## Make a Salad\n\nAdding sardines to a salad is another easy way to serve the tinned fish. We\nlove tossing chopped oranges, olives, and hard-boiled egg with whole (or\nchopped) sardines. You can also add sardines to a mixture of chopped sun-dried\ntomatoes and toasted almonds, or a combination of fresh mint, spicy chiles,\nradishes, and lime juice. To serve, take those combinations and throw them\non—you guessed it—toast, or drop the mixture onto a big pile of greens.\n\n### Beet and Sardine Salad\n\nGet This Recipe\n\n## Put Them In Pasta\n\nNothing has ever been made worse by pasta, and sardines are no exception. Just\nsauté them whole with a bit of oil and some garlic and throw them into pasta\ndishes—the bold sardine flavor works well with with capers, breadcrumbs, and\nlemon. We're especially fond of this Sicilian spaghetti dish.\n\n### Spaghetti with Sardines, Dill and Fried Capers\n\nGet This Recipe\n\n## Snack on them\n\nThe easiest way to get your canned sardine fix? Just pop a couple of them onto\na grainy rye cracker, maybe add a swipe of mustard or aioli, and snack away.\nYou can also eat 'em straight up, right out of the can—if you like them warm,\njust pop the opened can underneath the broiler for a minute or two before\ndigging in.\n\nStill easing into the canned fish lifestyle? Here are some more recipe ideas\nto get the wheels turning:\n\n1 / 18\n\nRadish and Carrot Salad with Tuna and Capers\n\nRaw vegetable salads are so easy to make and surprising tasty. When thinly\nsliced, an otherwise bitter vegetable like the radish morphs into a sweet,\ncrisp salad. 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They're rich in omega-3 fatty acids, so they're good for you. They're a sustainable source of seafood, so they're good for the oceans and planet. They're also incredibly inexpensive, so sardines are easy on your wallet as well. And with a rich, meaty flavor (think mackerel), sardines simply taste great—but especially so when grilled.", "In fact, grilled sardines are a common menu item at many a Spanish tapas joint, where the small fish are enjoyed like corn-on-the-cob, eaten with the hands right off the bone (and yes, cutlery can be used as well).", "When grilled, sardines usually need nothing more than a spritz of lemon juice and a sprinkling of sea salt. But I do like to marinate the strongly flavored fish in olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic before they hit the flames. A bit of smoked Spanish paprika in the marinade also helps to echo and extend the smoke and char from the hot grill.", "Because of their small size, sardines make for a quick and easy to prepare finger food option, and when quickly crisped over an open flame, they are also great when paired with a glass of Rioja or a cold beer.", "Combine the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl and whisk well to combine. Arrange the sardines in a single layer on the bottom of a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over the fish. Turn the fish to ensure they are coated evenly, and spoon some of the marinade into the cavity of each fish. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.", "Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals in an even layer on the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Alternatively, set all of the burners on a gas grill to the highest heat setting, cover, and preheat for 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate.", "Remove the sardines from the marinade and grill over direct heat until well- charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a metal spatula or fish turner, flip the sardines over and grill until charred on second side and cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer the sardines to a large platter and season with salt. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.", "All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.", "Marvin is the author of the Filipino food blog, Burnt Lumpia. Once upon a time, he was also the founder and co-owner of The Manila Machine, Los Angeles' first Filipino food truck. Marvin's debut cookbook, The Adobo Road Cookbook: A Filipino Food Journey, will be released by Tuttle Publishing in early 2013. When he isn't cooking or writing about Filipino food, Marvin is usually enjoying a beer or cocktail, and thinking about what to eat with said beer or cocktail. As such, Marvin covers bars and breweries for Serious Eats, and he is also a Bar Bites recipe contributor to Serious Eats.", "Post whatever you want, just keep it seriously about eats, seriously. We reserve the right to delete off-topic or inflammatory comments. Learn more in the Comment Policy section of our Terms of Use page." ] }, "parsed_md": "Grilled Sardines With Lemon, Garlic, and Paprika Recipe \| Serious Eats\n\n * Fish\n * Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres\n * Dairy-Free\n * Gluten-Free\n * Grilling\n * Low-Carb\n * ...\n\nMore Breadcrumbs\n\n * Recipes\n * Ingredient\n * Seafood\n * Fish\n\n * Recipes\n * Meal\n * Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres\n\n * Recipes\n * Diet\n * Dairy-Free\n\n * Recipes\n * Diet\n * Gluten-Free\n\n * Recipes\n * Method\n * Grilling\n\n * Recipes\n * Diet\n * Low-Carb\n\n * Recipes\n * Seasonal and Holiday\n * Memorial Day\n\n# Grilled Sardines With Lemon, Garlic, and Paprika Recipe\n\nBar Bites\n\nMarvin Gapultos\n\n1 Printer-Friendly Version\n\nPublished: October 10, 2012 Last Updated: April 20, 2020\n\nPhotograph: Marvin Gapultos\n\nDespite their small size, fresh sardines have a lot going for them. They're\nrich in omega-3 fatty acids, so they're good for you. They're a sustainable\nsource of seafood, so they're good for the oceans and planet. They're also\nincredibly inexpensive, so sardines are easy on your wallet as well. And with\na rich, meaty flavor (think mackerel), sardines simply taste great—but\nespecially so when grilled.\n\nIn fact, grilled sardines are a common menu item at many a Spanish tapas\njoint, where the small fish are enjoyed like corn-on-the-cob, eaten with the\nhands right off the bone (and yes, cutlery can be used as well).\n\nWhen grilled, sardines usually need nothing more than a spritz of lemon juice\nand a sprinkling of sea salt. But I do like to marinate the strongly flavored\nfish in olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic before they hit the flames. A bit\nof smoked Spanish paprika in the marinade also helps to echo and extend the\nsmoke and char from the hot grill.\n\nBecause of their small size, sardines make for a quick and easy to prepare\nfinger food option, and when quickly crisped over an open flame, they are also\ngreat when paired with a glass of Rioja or a cold beer.\n\n * Yield:Serves 2 to 4 as an appetizer\n * Active time: 40 minutes\n * Total time:40 minutes\n\nSAVE\n\n## Ingredients\n\n * 3 medium garlic cloves, finely minced (about 1 tablespoon)\n * 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil\n * 1/4 cup fresh juice from about 2 lemons\n * 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika\n * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\n * 1 pound fresh sardines, cleaned, scaled, and gutted\n * Fine sea salt, or Kosher salt\n * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley\n * Lemon wedges, for serving\n\n## Directions\n\n 1. 1.\n\nCombine the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, and black pepper in a\nsmall bowl and whisk well to combine. Arrange the sardines in a single layer\non the bottom of a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over the fish.\nTurn the fish to ensure they are coated evenly, and spoon some of the marinade\ninto the cavity of each fish. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.\n\n 2. 2.\n\nLight one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered\nwith gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals in an even layer on the charcoal\ngrate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5\nminutes. Alternatively, set all of the burners on a gas grill to the highest\nheat setting, cover, and preheat for 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling\ngrate.\n\n 3. 3.\n\nRemove the sardines from the marinade and grill over direct heat until well-\ncharred, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a metal spatula or fish turner, flip the\nsardines over and grill until charred on second side and cooked through, about\n2 minutes longer. Transfer the sardines to a large platter and season with\nsalt. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.\n\nSAVE\n\n###### More Fish Recipes\n\n * Dinner Tonight: Beer-Battered Fish\n * Tuna Poke (Hawaiian Raw-Tuna Salad)\n * Easy Diner-Style Tuna Melt\n * Pasta Con le Sarde (Sicilian Pasta With Sardines)\n * Jewish Deli–Style Tuna Melt With Relish, Dill, Celery, and Swiss\n * View All Fish Recipes\n\n###### More Grilling Recipes\n\n * Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Fajitas\n * Montreal Smoked Meat\n * Grilled Beef Galbi (Korean-Style Marinated Short Ribs)\n * Adana Kebabs (Ground Lamb Kebabs)\n * Japanese Chicken Skewers With Scallion (Negima Yakitori)\n * View All Grilling Recipes\n\nAll products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We\nmay earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.\n\nMarvin Gapultos Contributing Writer\n\n * Profile\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * Contact\n\nMarvin is the author of the Filipino food blog, Burnt Lumpia. 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1,369,958	How To Paint a Boat	Before painting a boat, start by removing the boat from the water and cleaning the surface with a high-pressure hose. Then, sand the boat with 80-grit sandpaper and brush on a coat of primer to create a smooth, even surface. Afterwards, apply 1 coat of one step polyurethane paint, let it dry, then sand the surface with 300-grit sandpaper to remove any spots or paint bubbles. Finally, apply 2 to 3 more coats of paint, making sure to sand the boat after each coat has dried.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20190615011302/http://www.boatus.com:80/boattech/articles/painting-tips.asp", "http://web.archive.org/web/20190716020829/http://www.boatus.com:80/magazine/2011/december/diy.asp", "http://web.archive.org/web/20180519022124/http://www.boatus.com:80/magazine/2017/april/10-steps-to-the-perfect-topside-paint-job.asp", "http://web.archive.org/web/20200921031148/https://www.sailingworld.com/gear/do-it-yourself-topside-paint-job/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20180527040413/http://uk.boats.com:80/how-to/boat-painting-guide/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20190617040205/http://americanboating.org/clean_boat_cleaning.asp", "http://web.archive.org/web/20190604004403/https://www.yachtsurvey.com/Paint.htm", "http://web.archive.org/web/20180626061429/http://www.boats.com:80/how-to/how-to-paint-a-boat/" ]	train	1,604	[ { "original_url": "http://americanboating.org/clean_boat_cleaning.asp", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190617040205/http://americanboating.org/clean_boat_cleaning.asp", "parsed_text": { "title": "American Boating Association:.Boat Cleaning Tips", "passages": [ "Some boat owners go overboard (pardon the pun) when it comes to cleaning their boats. They seem to spend more time scrubbing and polishing their vessels than actually cruising or fishing in them. While keeping a craft clean is definitely an important aspect of boat ownership, it’s not necessary to spend long, backbreaking hours to keep your boat looking like new. You simply have to equip yourself with the right tools/products and clean your boat regularly and efficiently. While a little bit of \"elbow grease\" never hurts, the key is to clean your boat \"smarter\" not \"harder.\" This means developing an effective cleaning routine, and making this ritual a habit after each trip. The following pointers will help preserve your boat’s good looks and protect your valuable recreational asset from the unforgiving marine environment.", "Before selecting your cleaning equipment and products, consider the type of boat you have and its composition. This will ensure that you have the right tools and materials in hand for the job. Choose cleaning brushes that are sturdy and will get rid of stubborn dirt, grime and salt, without damaging the finish or gel coat on your boat. A long, sturdy handle on a scrub brush will allow you to reach hard-to-clean areas without bending down, provide leverage, and help eliminate strain on your back and arms. The brush portion should also be right for the specific application. Don’t use a brush that’s too rough, or it could damage your boat’s finish. For most situations, a brush with medium- soft bristles will do just fine. Whatever type or brand of brush you select, make sure the bristle material is durable and strong enough to withstand repeated use, sun exposure, cleaning agents and salt water. In addition to a good scrub brush, be sure to have other necessities, such as a bucket (large enough for your brush), washing pads, a mop, sponges, chamois cloths and towels handy. Store these items in the same place each time, so you won’t have to search for them.", "For marine use, you’ll want to select a soap that will be tough on dirt, grime, salt and fish blood, yet easy on the environment. Don’t use the same soap you would for cleaning dishes at home. Instead, select an effective, biodegradable cleaning agent with a neutral pH factor. If you use your craft in salt water, it’s especially important to use soap and fresh water to completely remove the corrosive salt build-up that can eat away at your boat. Be sure to follow the written instructions on the cleaning product regarding dilution and general usage. Be aware that certain \"super concentrated\" detergents may not be suitable for your boat, as these cleansers can strip away and damage finishes when left on for extended periods of time.", "Once you have the right cleaning tools and soap at your fingertips, it’s time to start cleaning. While you’ll still have to supply some \"muscle,\" using the proper equipment and soap will make giving your boat a bath an easier, quicker process. Before you think about applying any cleaning agents or touching the hull with a scrub brush, make sure you rinse the entire boat off completely. Whatever you do, never scrub a dry boat or you will risk damaging the finish or gel coat. When you clean, work from the top down. Lather up with a sponge soaked in the soapy solution, scrub, and rinse sections of your boat at a time. If you try to apply a soap and water to the entire boat at once, portions may dry before you can get around to them for scrubbing. If you have an outboard-powered boat, don’t forget to lather up and rinse off the motor as well as the lower drive unit, prop area and motor mounts, where corrosive salt and dirt tends to accumulate. When it comes to scrubbing the deck, you can use the same cleaning solution you use for your hull and your long-handled scrub brush. Some boat owners choose to scrub their decks with bleach, however, this is a toxic substance that’s harmful to the environment. For more environmentally friendly deck cleaning, use a Borax or Hydrogen Peroxide solution instead.", "Use soft drying cloths that are highly absorbent and will soak up water without stripping or scratching. Chamois cloths or drying mops made of chamois material are good choices. To avoid \"spotting,\" be sure to dry off your boat immediately after washing and rinsing.", "Once you have dried off your boat completely, you may want to apply a quality wax and buff to shine and protect the fiberglass. It’s not really necessary to wax your boat after every use, but this should be done at least once or twice during the season to preserve the luster of the hull and protect against the elements and impurities. Use a quality carnauba wax and apply several coats", "A simple water and vinegar solution works well as a glass cleanser, and it’s easy on the environment. If glass and Perspex is heavily scratched, not much can be done in the way of repairs. The best course of action is to guard against damage in the first place by applying a clear silicon spray or polish to the windows and cleaning them with a soft, non-abrasive cloth.", "There are many quality cleaners and sealants available for keeping the chrome and stainless steel on your boat protected, shiny and bright. After applying a light film on your brightwork, let sit for about 15 to 30 minutes. Then, wipe off with a clean cloth. After cleaning, you may also want to apply a quality wax sealer/protectant to create a protective barrier against the harsh elements. If your boat’s metalwork is pitted or oxidized, apply a quality metal wax and leave it on the problem area overnight. In the morning, take a piece of fine bronze wool and gently scrub off the wax applied to the pitted or oxidized area. This process, repeated several times, should make a considerable difference.", "If you have teak on your boat, regular care will be required to maintain the original rich color and protect the wood. For various reasons, it’s best to varnish your teak. Instead, wash it off with the mild detergent used for the hull, rinse, dry, and apply teak oil. If the teak is worn and has lost some of its color, rub it gently with sandpaper (a heavier grade at first, followed by a finer grade). Once the sanding is completed, clean off the wood, allow it to dray and apply teak oil. Performing this kind of maintenance will go a long way in keeping your boat’s wood looking like it should.", "First, clean off your boat’s vinyl upholstery with a damp cloth to remove grime, dirt and salt. You may want to follow this by applying a quality vinyl cleaners/protectant and again wiping off the surface. Once the upholstery is free of dirt and grime, apply a light film of spray-on furniture polish and wipe with a clean cloth. This should help guard against stains and preserve the life of your boat’s upholstery. If mildew stains have formed on your vinyl upholstery, use a deck brush with medium-soft bristles and scrub with a water and ammonia mixture (4 parts water to one part ammonia). Follow with a freshwater rinse, dry, and repeat this process if necessary. For tougher cases, several effective commercial stain removers appropriate for use on vinyl upholstery are available.", "If the cabin portion of your boat is carpeted, you should vacuum and spot clean this area periodically. Using the specialized hose attachments will help you remove dust and dirt from hard to reach places. Start from the front of the cabin area and work toward the stern. This way you won’t be stepping on areas you have already cleaned. To avoid dirt or stains on your boat’s carpet, its best to avoid tracking dirt or fish blood from the deck in the first place. If the carpet is already stained or soiled, use a quality stain remover (following the manufacturer’s instructions), followed by a steam-cleaning with a carpet machine, if possible.", "It’s important to make cleaning your boat’s engine part of your annual winterization ritual at the end of the season. Some boat owners choose to do this themselves, while others opt to have this done, along with other winterization tasks, by an experienced mechanic. A quality engine cleaner/protectant, such as WD-40 or Boeshield T-9, used in combination with a cleaning cloth, is usually sufficient for removing accumulated dirt, grime and grease. These products also protect engine parts by creating a protective shield from moisture. If it’s an older engine with a considerable amount of build-up, you may need to employ a more powerful de-greaser, such as \"Gunk.\" Whatever solutions you use, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully, and protect or seal off electrical engine parts first. If grease is removed from key engine areas that require this lubrication, be sure to re- apply some to these points upon completion of your cleaning." ] }, "parsed_md": "American Boating Association:.Boat Cleaning Tips\n\n\|\n\n\| \| Member Log In \n--- \n \nEmail Address \n \nPassword \nForgot your password? \n \n\| \|\n\nMember Services \n \n--- \n \nHome \n--- \nMember Login \nMember Benefits \nJoin \nMy Account \nUpgrade Membership \nRenew Membership \n \n\| \|\n\nBoating Info \n \n--- \n \nABA Beacon® \n--- \nSeamanship Training® \nBoating Magazine \nBoating Safety \nClean Boating \nBoat Shows \nBoat Maintenance/Repair \nCruising Destinations \nFishing \nEquipment & Accessories \n \n\| \|\n\nInsurance & Finance \n \n--- \n \nBoat Insurance \n--- \nBoat Loans \nBoat Extended Warranty \nAuto & Home Insurance \nDental & Vision Insurance \nRV Loans \nTravel Insurance \n \n\| \|\n\nBoating Resources \n \n--- \n \nMarine Manufacturers \n--- \nMarine Dealers \nMarine Surveyors \nBoating Course \nCaptain's Licensing Courses \nBoat Tests \nBoat Value \nFuel Tax Refund \nTowing Laws \nBoater Education & Laws \nWeather \nCharts \nBoating Tips \nLinks \nBuy/Sell Boats \nBoating News \nTravel Safety \nTravel Health \n \n\| \|\n\nDiscounts \n \n--- \n \nMarina Services \n--- \nCruising Guides \nOffice Depot/Office Max \nHobie Sunglasses \nHotel \nAuto Rental \nCruise \nTheme Parks & Zoos \nCityPASS® \nSki Resorts \nMovie Discounts \n \n# Boat Cleaning Tips\n\nReprinted with permission from BoatersWorld.com\n\nSome boat owners go overboard (pardon the pun) when it comes to cleaning their\nboats. They seem to spend more time scrubbing and polishing their vessels than\nactually cruising or fishing in them. While keeping a craft clean is\ndefinitely an important aspect of boat ownership, it’s not necessary to spend\nlong, backbreaking hours to keep your boat looking like new. You simply have\nto equip yourself with the right tools/products and clean your boat regularly\nand efficiently. While a little bit of \"elbow grease\" never hurts, the key is\nto clean your boat \"smarter\" not \"harder.\" This means developing an effective\ncleaning routine, and making this ritual a habit after each trip. The\nfollowing pointers will help preserve your boat’s good looks and protect your\nvaluable recreational asset from the unforgiving marine environment.\n\n## Choose the Right Cleaning Equipment\n\nBefore selecting your cleaning equipment and products, consider the type of\nboat you have and its composition. This will ensure that you have the right\ntools and materials in hand for the job. Choose cleaning brushes that are\nsturdy and will get rid of stubborn dirt, grime and salt, without damaging the\nfinish or gel coat on your boat. A long, sturdy handle on a scrub brush will\nallow you to reach hard-to-clean areas without bending down, provide leverage,\nand help eliminate strain on your back and arms. The brush portion should also\nbe right for the specific application. Don’t use a brush that’s too rough, or\nit could damage your boat’s finish. For most situations, a brush with medium-\nsoft bristles will do just fine. Whatever type or brand of brush you select,\nmake sure the bristle material is durable and strong enough to withstand\nrepeated use, sun exposure, cleaning agents and salt water. In addition to a\ngood scrub brush, be sure to have other necessities, such as a bucket (large\nenough for your brush), washing pads, a mop, sponges, chamois cloths and\ntowels handy. Store these items in the same place each time, so you won’t have\nto search for them.\n\n## Select a Good, Environmentally-Friendly Soap\n\nFor marine use, you’ll want to select a soap that will be tough on dirt,\ngrime, salt and fish blood, yet easy on the environment. Don’t use the same\nsoap you would for cleaning dishes at home. Instead, select an effective,\nbiodegradable cleaning agent with a neutral pH factor. If you use your craft\nin salt water, it’s especially important to use soap and fresh water to\ncompletely remove the corrosive salt build-up that can eat away at your boat.\nBe sure to follow the written instructions on the cleaning product regarding\ndilution and general usage. Be aware that certain \"super concentrated\"\ndetergents may not be suitable for your boat, as these cleansers can strip\naway and damage finishes when left on for extended periods of time.\n\n## Get Ready for Some Good Clean Fun\n\nOnce you have the right cleaning tools and soap at your fingertips, it’s time\nto start cleaning. While you’ll still have to supply some \"muscle,\" using the\nproper equipment and soap will make giving your boat a bath an easier, quicker\nprocess. Before you think about applying any cleaning agents or touching the\nhull with a scrub brush, make sure you rinse the entire boat off completely.\nWhatever you do, never scrub a dry boat or you will risk damaging the finish\nor gel coat. When you clean, work from the top down. Lather up with a sponge\nsoaked in the soapy solution, scrub, and rinse sections of your boat at a\ntime. If you try to apply a soap and water to the entire boat at once,\nportions may dry before you can get around to them for scrubbing. If you have\nan outboard-powered boat, don’t forget to lather up and rinse off the motor as\nwell as the lower drive unit, prop area and motor mounts, where corrosive salt\nand dirt tends to accumulate. When it comes to scrubbing the deck, you can use\nthe same cleaning solution you use for your hull and your long-handled scrub\nbrush. Some boat owners choose to scrub their decks with bleach, however, this\nis a toxic substance that’s harmful to the environment. For more\nenvironmentally friendly deck cleaning, use a Borax or Hydrogen Peroxide\nsolution instead.\n\n## Soak Things Up\n\nUse soft drying cloths that are highly absorbent and will soak up water\nwithout stripping or scratching. Chamois cloths or drying mops made of chamois\nmaterial are good choices. To avoid \"spotting,\" be sure to dry off your boat\nimmediately after washing and rinsing.\n\n## Wax On, Wax Off\n\nOnce you have dried off your boat completely, you may want to apply a quality\nwax and buff to shine and protect the fiberglass. It’s not really necessary to\nwax your boat after every use, but this should be done at least once or twice\nduring the season to preserve the luster of the hull and protect against the\nelements and impurities. Use a quality carnauba wax and apply several coats\n\n## Glass and Perspex Windows\n\nA simple water and vinegar solution works well as a glass cleanser, and it’s\neasy on the environment. If glass and Perspex is heavily scratched, not much\ncan be done in the way of repairs. The best course of action is to guard\nagainst damage in the first place by applying a clear silicon spray or polish\nto the windows and cleaning them with a soft, non-abrasive cloth.\n\n## Making Your Metal Shine\n\nThere are many quality cleaners and sealants available for keeping the chrome\nand stainless steel on your boat protected, shiny and bright. After applying a\nlight film on your brightwork, let sit for about 15 to 30 minutes. Then, wipe\noff with a clean cloth. After cleaning, you may also want to apply a quality\nwax sealer/protectant to create a protective barrier against the harsh\nelements. If your boat’s metalwork is pitted or oxidized, apply a quality\nmetal wax and leave it on the problem area overnight. In the morning, take a\npiece of fine bronze wool and gently scrub off the wax applied to the pitted\nor oxidized area. This process, repeated several times, should make a\nconsiderable difference.\n\n## Taking Care of Teak\n\nIf you have teak on your boat, regular care will be required to maintain the\noriginal rich color and protect the wood. For various reasons, it’s best to\nvarnish your teak. Instead, wash it off with the mild detergent used for the\nhull, rinse, dry, and apply teak oil. If the teak is worn and has lost some of\nits color, rub it gently with sandpaper (a heavier grade at first, followed by\na finer grade). Once the sanding is completed, clean off the wood, allow it to\ndray and apply teak oil. Performing this kind of maintenance will go a long\nway in keeping your boat’s wood looking like it should.\n\n## Vinyl Upholstery\n\nFirst, clean off your boat’s vinyl upholstery with a damp cloth to remove\ngrime, dirt and salt. You may want to follow this by applying a quality vinyl\ncleaners/protectant and again wiping off the surface. Once the upholstery is\nfree of dirt and grime, apply a light film of spray-on furniture polish and\nwipe with a clean cloth. This should help guard against stains and preserve\nthe life of your boat’s upholstery. If mildew stains have formed on your vinyl\nupholstery, use a deck brush with medium-soft bristles and scrub with a water\nand ammonia mixture (4 parts water to one part ammonia). Follow with a\nfreshwater rinse, dry, and repeat this process if necessary. For tougher\ncases, several effective commercial stain removers appropriate for use on\nvinyl upholstery are available.\n\n## Carpeting Cleaning\n\nIf the cabin portion of your boat is carpeted, you should vacuum and spot\nclean this area periodically. Using the specialized hose attachments will help\nyou remove dust and dirt from hard to reach places. Start from the front of\nthe cabin area and work toward the stern. This way you won’t be stepping on\nareas you have already cleaned. To avoid dirt or stains on your boat’s carpet,\nits best to avoid tracking dirt or fish blood from the deck in the first\nplace. If the carpet is already stained or soiled, use a quality stain remover\n(following the manufacturer’s instructions), followed by a steam-cleaning with\na carpet machine, if possible.\n\n## Cleaning/Degreasing Your Engine\n\nIt’s important to make cleaning your boat’s engine part of your annual\nwinterization ritual at the end of the season. Some boat owners choose to do\nthis themselves, while others opt to have this done, along with other\nwinterization tasks, by an experienced mechanic. A quality engine\ncleaner/protectant, such as WD-40 or Boeshield T-9, used in combination with a\ncleaning cloth, is usually sufficient for removing accumulated dirt, grime and\ngrease. These products also protect engine parts by creating a protective\nshield from moisture. If it’s an older engine with a considerable amount of\nbuild-up, you may need to employ a more powerful de-greaser, such as \"Gunk.\"\nWhatever solutions you use, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions\ncarefully, and protect or seal off electrical engine parts first. If grease is\nremoved from key engine areas that require this lubrication, be sure to re-\napply some to these points upon completion of your cleaning. \n \n\|\n\nThe American Boating Association PO Box 1597 Ocean View, DE 19970 Tel:\n614-497-4088\n\nOffice hours M - F, 8:30am - 5:00pm EST Our Privacy Policy ©American Boating\nAssociation 2019 \n \n---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.boatus.com:80/magazine/2011/december/diy.asp", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190716020829/http://www.boatus.com:80/magazine/2011/december/diy.asp", "parsed_text": { "title": "Gelcoat Repair On Boats", "passages": [ "Crazing in gelcoat, also known as spider cracks or stress cracks, plagues countless boaters. Here's how to fix the problem.", "Crazing is an incredibly common issue on modern fiberglass boats, and although it usually starts off as a matter of cosmetics, in severe cases these surface cracks can grow, deepen, and eventually threaten your boat's structural integrity. They usually form in areas where the fiberglass is under unusual stress (such as rail stanchion and anchor pulpit attachment points, transom corners, and around hardware), or in areas where significant impacts have occurred, such as rub-rail collision zones or where a heavy object was dropped. You'll want to fix them quickly because they can grow worse over time — but don't worry, it isn't a hard job. With a little bit of know-how and a few basic tools, you can tackle this task on your own.", "If the cracks on your boat were caused by impacts, such as around rub rails or where a heavy object was dropped, move on to Step 1. If, however, the spider cracks appeared at an attachment point or in a high-stress area, there's a good chance they'll simply return after you fix them. In this case, before you attack a single crack, you need to reinforce the area. Adding (or up-sizing) backing plates to attachment points and bracing to high-stress areas is probably going to be necessary. There's some chance you'll discover the need for significant repair work, such as a broken bulkhead, which is best left to a pro. But in most cases, DIY reinforcements should do the trick. How will you know if the reinforcing job you've done is sufficient? There's really no way to be sure, until you repair the crazing and see if the cracks come back.", "Before you can start to fix crazing, clear the area of any obstructions and remove all hardware that covers or obscures any part of the cracks. Then, get busy cleaning. Thoroughly wash and dry the area, and remove all obvious surface contaminants with a rag dipped in a strong solvent like acetone.", "Always use a sanding block when sanding. It'll prevent you from accidentally pressing too hard in one area, and inadvertently creating a low spot. On curved surfaces, use flexible foam or rubber blocks.", "A surface area at least a quarter-of-an-inch wide (including the crack itself) will need to be sanded with medium-grit sandpaper. If you're dealing with a few long cracks that are separated by an inch or more, you can sand each one individually; otherwise sand the entire area of cracking. Sand the fiberglass down until there's no shine left, so you know the gelcoat's surface has been removed. In the case of very fresh, shallow crazing, sanding alone may remove some or all of the cracks.", "Fit your Dremel with a silicon carbide or tungsten carbide bit, in a bullet or cone shape. Using the highest speed possible (bits turning at lower speeds tend to grab and rip the gelcoat, causing chips and splinters instead of a smoothly ground surface), start at one end of each remaining crack and grind all the way to its other end. You'll need to grind down through the crack until you've exposed uncracked gelcoat or fiberglass beneath the surface, but don't try to rush this part of the job; let the bit and its speed do the work, as opposed to applying a lot of pressure. It's usually best to run the Dremel along each crack lightly then go back and do it again, as opposed to trying to grind deeply on the first pass.", "Once all the cracks have been ground away with the Dremel, re-sand the area with the sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges or burrs. Wipe away all of the sanding dust and ground fiberglass bits, then wipe down the entire area with the rag dipped in solvent again. It's very important at this stage to ensure that the surface is completely clean and uncontaminated.", "Using gelcoat paste, add a coloring agent to match the color of your gelcoat, if necessary. Most gelcoat pastes are available in white or neutral colors, but straight out of the can they rarely match aged gelcoat. Remember, gelcoat can change color slightly as it hardens, so to match it exactly you'll need to mix a test batch or two, allow it to harden on a piece of cardboard, and then compare the final color against your existing gelcoat. Also remember that the new gelcoat will fade at a different rate than the rest of the boat, and a few years down the line, the difference may become visible.", "When you're satisfied with the color match, mix a final batch and use it to fill the cracks and cover all sanded areas. Make sure no air bubbles or gaps are left in the cracks, and use a plastic resin spreader, putty knife, tongue depressor, or similar object to smooth out the surface. When you're satisfied you have a good, smooth surface, cover it with a piece of plastic wrap to allow it to cure completely. (Some gelcoat repair kits will include plastic film for this purpose because gelcoat paste must be sealed off from the air to cure 100 percent).", "After the gelcoat has cured, wet-sand it with fine 220- to 240-grit sandpaper until the surface is almost completely flush and smooth; then gently wet-sand it with a super-fine 400-grit sandpaper, and finally, with ultra-fine 600- or 800-grit sandpaper. Clean the surface, then wax and/or polish it with the same product(s) you use on the rest of the boat. Then stand back and admire your work. Good job! You've made your boat look better, and prevented potential future problems at the same time.", "The time required for this job will obviously vary quite a bit depending on the number of cracks and how widespread they are, but should take no more than three hours per square foot of repair area. Fiberglass repair costs between $60 and $110 per hour in a yard, so you'll save $180 to $330 by doing the job yourself." ] }, "parsed_md": "Gelcoat Repair On Boats - BoatUS Magazine\n\nGet a Quote Become a Member Renew Membership\n\nProducts & Services\n\n * Boat Insurance\n\n * Boat Towing Coverage\n * Mechanical Breakdown\n * Agreed Hull Value\n * Actual Cash Value\n * Liability Only\n * Insurance Payment Options\n * Claims Information\n * FAQ\n\n * Boat Towing\n\n * Towing Service Agreement\n * FAQ\n\n * Membership\n\n * Consumer Affairs\n * Plans\n * Savings\n * FAQ\n\n * Boat Lettering\n\n * Boat Names\n * Installation Instructions\n * Shipping & Handling Information\n * Contact Us\n * FAQ\n\n * Boat Loans\n\n * FAQ\n\n * BoatUS App\n\nExpert Advice\n\n * Boats & Tow Vehicles\n\n * New & Used Boats\n\n * Fishing\n * Runabouts\n * Pontoons\n * Powercruisers\n * Sailboats\n * Sportboats\n\n * Buying & Selling Advice\n * Trailers & Trailering\n\n * Maintenance\n * Techniques\n * Tow Vehicles\n\n * How-To & DIY\n\n * Make & Create\n * Makeovers & Refitting\n * Install & Repair\n\n * Accessories\n * Electronics\n * Exterior\n * Hardware\n * Interior\n * Systems\n\n * Maintenance\n\n * Cleaning\n * Exterior\n * Systems\n\n * Skills, Tips & Tools\n\n * News & Issues\n\n * Boaters’ Rights\n * Consumer Affairs\n * Environment & Clean Water\n * Government Affairs\n * Legal\n\n * Safety & Prevention\n\n * Boat Safety\n * Hurricanes\n * Insurance\n * Navigational Hazards\n * Personal Safety\n * Towing\n\n * Technology\n\n * Design\n * Electronics\n\n * Apps\n\n * Motors, Engines, Propulsion\n\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Cruising\n * Fishing\n\n * Electronics\n * Equipment\n * Maintenance\n * Techniques\n\n * Sailing\n * Watersports\n * Books & Movies\n * Communication & Etiquette\n * Contests & Sweepstakes\n * Education\n\n * Colleges & Tech Schools\n\n * Food, Drink & Entertainment\n * Gear\n * People\n * Best Day on the Water\n * Pets\n * Travel & Destinations\n\n * Seamanship\n\n * Anchors & Anchoring\n * Boat Handling\n * Navigation\n * Ropework\n * Weather\n\nGet a Boat Insurance Quote Upgrade Towing Become a Member Renew Membership\nLogin to My Account File a Boat Insurance Claim Design Boat Lettering Apply\nfor a Boat Loan Download BoatUS App Obtain MMSI Number Take a Free Online\nSafety Course\n\nCall For a Tow 800-391-4869\n\n * Membership\n * Search\n\n * Service Locator\n\nGet a Quote\n\nBecome a Member\n\nRenew Membership\n\nProducts & Services Expert Advice\n\nGet a Boat Insurance Quote Upgrade Towing Become a Member Renew Membership\nLogin to My Account File a Boat Insurance Claim Design Boat Lettering Apply\nfor a Boat Loan Download BoatUS App Obtain MMSI Number Take a Free Online\nSafety Course\n\nBoat Insurance Membership\n\nBoat Towing Boat Lettering\n\nBoat Loans BoatUS App\n\nBoats & Tow Vehicles How-To & DIY Lifestyle\n\nNews & Issues Safety & Prevention Seamanship\n\nTechnology\n\nTo Magazine Home Page\n\n# Gelcoat Repair On Boats\n\nBy Lenny Rudow\n\nCrazing in gelcoat, also known as spider cracks or stress cracks, plagues\ncountless boaters. Here's how to fix the problem.\n\nCrazing is an incredibly common issue on modern fiberglass boats, and although\nit usually starts off as a matter of cosmetics, in severe cases these surface\ncracks can grow, deepen, and eventually threaten your boat's structural\nintegrity. They usually form in areas where the fiberglass is under unusual\nstress (such as rail stanchion and anchor pulpit attachment points, transom\ncorners, and around hardware), or in areas where significant impacts have\noccurred, such as rub-rail collision zones or where a heavy object was\ndropped. You'll want to fix them quickly because they can grow worse over time\n— but don't worry, it isn't a hard job. With a little bit of know-how and a\nfew basic tools, you can tackle this task on your own.\n\n## Before You Begin\n\nIf the cracks on your boat were caused by impacts, such as around rub rails or\nwhere a heavy object was dropped, move on to Step 1. If, however, the spider\ncracks appeared at an attachment point or in a high-stress area, there's a\ngood chance they'll simply return after you fix them. In this case, before you\nattack a single crack, you need to reinforce the area. Adding (or up-sizing)\nbacking plates to attachment points and bracing to high-stress areas is\nprobably going to be necessary. There's some chance you'll discover the need\nfor significant repair work, such as a broken bulkhead, which is best left to\na pro. But in most cases, DIY reinforcements should do the trick. How will you\nknow if the reinforcing job you've done is sufficient? There's really no way\nto be sure, until you repair the crazing and see if the cracks come back.\n\n## Step 1: Prep The Area For Crack Removal\n\nBefore you can start to fix crazing, clear the area of any obstructions and\nremove all hardware that covers or obscures any part of the cracks. Then, get\nbusy cleaning. Thoroughly wash and dry the area, and remove all obvious\nsurface contaminants with a rag dipped in a strong solvent like acetone.\n\n## Step 2: Sand The Surface\n\nAlways use a sanding block when sanding. It'll prevent you from accidentally\npressing too hard in one area, and inadvertently creating a low spot. On\ncurved surfaces, use flexible foam or rubber blocks.\n\nA surface area at least a quarter-of-an-inch wide (including the crack itself)\nwill need to be sanded with medium-grit sandpaper. If you're dealing with a\nfew long cracks that are separated by an inch or more, you can sand each one\nindividually; otherwise sand the entire area of cracking. Sand the fiberglass\ndown until there's no shine left, so you know the gelcoat's surface has been\nremoved. In the case of very fresh, shallow crazing, sanding alone may remove\nsome or all of the cracks.\n\n## Step 3:Grind Out The Cracks\n\nFit your Dremel with a silicon carbide or tungsten carbide bit, in a bullet or\ncone shape. Using the highest speed possible (bits turning at lower speeds\ntend to grab and rip the gelcoat, causing chips and splinters instead of a\nsmoothly ground surface), start at one end of each remaining crack and grind\nall the way to its other end. You'll need to grind down through the crack\nuntil you've exposed uncracked gelcoat or fiberglass beneath the surface, but\ndon't try to rush this part of the job; let the bit and its speed do the work,\nas opposed to applying a lot of pressure. It's usually best to run the Dremel\nalong each crack lightly then go back and do it again, as opposed to trying to\ngrind deeply on the first pass.\n\n## Step 4: Prep The Area For Filling And Patching\n\nOnce all the cracks have been ground away with the Dremel, re-sand the area\nwith the sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges or burrs. Wipe away all of\nthe sanding dust and ground fiberglass bits, then wipe down the entire area\nwith the rag dipped in solvent again. It's very important at this stage to\nensure that the surface is completely clean and uncontaminated.\n\n## Step 5: Fill And Finish The Cracks\n\nUsing gelcoat paste, add a coloring agent to match the color of your gelcoat,\nif necessary. Most gelcoat pastes are available in white or neutral colors,\nbut straight out of the can they rarely match aged gelcoat. Remember, gelcoat\ncan change color slightly as it hardens, so to match it exactly you'll need to\nmix a test batch or two, allow it to harden on a piece of cardboard, and then\ncompare the final color against your existing gelcoat. Also remember that the\nnew gelcoat will fade at a different rate than the rest of the boat, and a few\nyears down the line, the difference may become visible.\n\nWhen you're satisfied with the color match, mix a final batch and use it to\nfill the cracks and cover all sanded areas. Make sure no air bubbles or gaps\nare left in the cracks, and use a plastic resin spreader, putty knife, tongue\ndepressor, or similar object to smooth out the surface. When you're satisfied\nyou have a good, smooth surface, cover it with a piece of plastic wrap to\nallow it to cure completely. (Some gelcoat repair kits will include plastic\nfilm for this purpose because gelcoat paste must be sealed off from the air to\ncure 100 percent).\n\nCaution: Always ensure adequate ventilation when working with fiberglass\ngelcoat — the fumes may be harmful!\n\n## Step 6: Finish The Surface\n\nAfter the gelcoat has cured, wet-sand it with fine 220- to 240-grit sandpaper\nuntil the surface is almost completely flush and smooth; then gently wet-sand\nit with a super-fine 400-grit sandpaper, and finally, with ultra-fine 600- or\n800-grit sandpaper. Clean the surface, then wax and/or polish it with the same\nproduct(s) you use on the rest of the boat. Then stand back and admire your\nwork. Good job! You've made your boat look better, and prevented potential\nfuture problems at the same time.\n\n— Published: December 2011\n\n### Recommended Articles\n\n * #### Gelcoat Blister Repair\n\nGelcoat blisters wouldn't be more than a cosmetic concern, if they're treated\nand not ignored\n\n * #### Gelcoat Scratch Repair\n\nSurface gelcoat scratches can be buffed with polishing compound, and deeper\nscratches can be filled\n\n * #### Fiberglass Blister Repair\n\nThe number of boats that develop serious blister problems is extremely small\n\n1\\. Grind out the cracked surfaces with a dremel.\n\n2\\. Apply gelcoat with a putty knife or plastic spreader.\n\n3\\. When gelcoat is dry, sand the surface flush with the surrounding surface.\n\n### Tech Support\n\nDegree Of Difficulty:\n\n#### Tools:\n\n * Dremel\n * Cone- or bullet-shaped silicon carbide or tungsten carbide Dremel bit\n * Sanding block\n * Plastic resin spreader or putty knife\n\n#### Materials:\n\n * Solvent wash (such as acetone or Interlux 202) $19\n * Rags $3\n * Medium 60- to 80-grit sandpaper $2\n * Fine 220- to 240- grit sandpaper $2\n * Super-fine 400-grit sandpaper $2\n * Ultra-fine 600- to 800- grit sandpaper $2\n * Gelcoat paste and hardener $30\n * Coloring agent (as necessary) $10\n * Assorted mixing sticks and containers $3\n * Plastic wrap $0\n\n#### Project Cost:\n\n$73 (based on West Marine pricing)\n\n#### Approximate Yard Time/Cost:\n\nThe time required for this job will obviously vary quite a bit depending on\nthe number of cracks and how widespread they are, but should take no more than\nthree hours per square foot of repair area. 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Privacy Policy\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://uk.boats.com:80/how-to/boat-painting-guide/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180527040413/http://uk.boats.com:80/how-to/boat-painting-guide/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to paint a boat", "passages": [ "Read our ultimate boat painting guide. Whether you have a 30ft yacht or a 20ft fishing boat, the principles are the same, Rupert Holmes shares his expertise.", "How do you paint a boat so it looks stunning and lasts? Boat painting is an important task, a good paint system can turn a boat that’s starting to look a little tired back into one that turns heads. However, whatever the size of the boat or yacht you are painting, the job must be done properly. Cutting corners when choosing paint, preparing the surface, or in the application all too frequently creates problems that are time consuming and expensive to solve.", "Spray painting may be the choice for professionals, but a good old-fashioned brush can be the most practical option when it comes to painting a boat yourself.", "The overwhelming majority of new boats are not painted above the waterline – instead the surface finish is the outer layer of gel coat. However, with the passage of time many acquire a number of coats of paint, either to satisfy an owner’s wish for a different colour scheme, or to cover up the inevitable knocks and scrapes that accumulate as the boat ages.", "Of the yachts that do have paint finishes applied from new, most are larger vessels, or high-budget racing yachts, whose owners have invested in a top of the range coating such as Awlgrip that must be applied professionally. This creates an outstanding high-gloss and exceptionally hard coating that’s even better than gelcoat at resisting scuffs and knocks. On the downside, these advantages come at an eye-watering price in terms of material and labour costs.", "The point at which the hull of a boat is first painted is often when the gelcoat loses its shine, and a simple polish won't restore the original gloss. This is especially true of dark colours that fade quickly in ultra-violet sunlight. However, many boats are painted prematurely – in many cases, even on 25-year-old boats, the topsides can be brought back to an as-new appearance if the surface is cut back more aggressively, by sanding with very fine abrasive paper of around 640 grit, then moving to 800 and 1200 grit before applying the polish. However, there will come a point in a boat’s life at which the condition of the gelcoat is such that further polishing is no longer a viable option.", "Touching in any damage as soon as it happens will minimise the amount of work needed when it comes to boat painting.", "The old adage that says that most of the work in achieving a perfect paint finish is in the preparation remains as true as ever. Any surface damage must be filled and sanded until it’s absolutely smooth. This is generally an iterative process, with each application of filler, and subsequent sanding resulting in a slightly better result.", "Similarly, any previous coatings must be strongly adhered to the substrate and sanded so that they are fair, with no brush marks or other flaws that will show through in the final finish. Any changes in the thickness of the remaining paint should also be feathered to as smooth a transition as possible.", "The next stage is to apply a high-build primer that will reveal any remaining small imperfections, allowing them to be sanded out. The final preparations before painting are to sand with medium grit abrasive paper to provide a good mechanical key that the new paint will readily adhere to, following by cleaning and degreasing the surface with a rag soaked in methylated spirits. See How to prepare a boat for painting.", "Paint systems that are in a really poor condition are usually best removed in their entirety before the boat is repainted, so that there’s no risk of applying new paint to material that is not well adhered to the hull. Unfortunately, most conventional paint strippers are not suitable for use on fibreglass boats – they will attack both the gelcoat and the underlying structure just as effectively as the paint system. While a product such as International Paint’s Interstrip solves this problem, mechanical sanding (allied to appropriate dust control measures) remains the most common means of removing old marine paint on fibreglass vessels.", "However, it’s next to impossible to abrade many non-slip deck coatings. This is no problem if the existing coating is in good condition, as areas can simply be thoroughly cleaned and degreased before applying additional coats. However, if the existing paint is poorly adhered to the boat it will need to be removed. The safe way of doing this is with a suitable stripper, although some professional operators will use a heat gun, with extreme caution to ensure there’s no damage to the underlying gel coat and laminate.", "The number of coats of paint that needs to be applied varies with a number of factors, especially if the new paint is of a markedly different colour to the original. For perfectionists seeking the best finish, the boat should look almost perfect after application of the undercoat. To get to this stage from scratch, it may require two coats of primer, followed by three of undercoat, and then two or three topcoats. However, if the aim is to simply refresh the finish of an existing and largely sound paint system, two additional topcoats may well be all that’s needed.", "When spray painting a boat, each coat is very thin compared to applying paint with a brush or roller, so many more coats are required. However a sprayed coat dries extremely quickly, allowing a large number of the thin coats to be applied in a given time frame.", "The first choice of professionals by a large margin is spray painting. However, this has a number of disadvantages for most do it yourself boat owners. In the UK it’s best done undercover and requires a high degree of expertise to avoid runs and sags. In addition other nearby vessels (and even cars) will need to be fully protected with dust sheets to prevent overspray.", "A better approach for an amateur application is to work as a team of two people, with one applying the paint with a small roller, and the second person using light vertical strokes with a wide brush to “tip off” the brush marks, leaving a smooth surface. Although more labour intensive, if subsequently polished, this process comes close to rivalling the finish of a spray-painted boat, but with none of the drawbacks.", "Find out more about preparing, choosing and applying marine paint in our feature How to finish your topsides: paint, polish or vinyl wraps.", "The process of preparation is very similar to that for the topsides, although a lot more time needs to be allowed due to the many small areas that can't be attacked with a big sander. Similarly, don't under-estimate the tie need to apply masking tape around fittings, windows and other obstacles.", "It's also worth bearing in mind that there are few modern boats that will look good with non-slip paint covering the entire deck and coachroof. While planning the work it's therefore worth taking time out at an early stage to figure out what type of paint is most appropriate for each part of the deck and superstructure.", "While many parts of the deck will have sufficient space for a roller to be used, as described above, small and fiddly areas are best painted with a brush. Again, don't skimp on quality here – a decent brush will produce a better finish in less time.", "A beautifully varnished yacht will always look great, but it’s an appearance that invariably comes at the price of a great deal of time. Surface preparation is even more important here than with painting the topsides or deck, as any imperfections will show more clearly in the final finish. Varnish is also more prone to damage by frost and sunlight than paint finishes, and more coats are often required than for regular paint systems.", "To get the smoothest possible final finish, varnish is best applied with a brush in a three-stage process. First, apply the liquid in working in along the grain of the wood, then spread it out using brush strokes at 90 degrees. Finally, erase the brush marks using very light strokes in the direction of the grain.", "Read our expert tips on how to obtain and keep a perfectly varnished finish in our feature 8 ways to maintain flawless varnish coatings.", "While the overwhelming majority of interior woodwork is varnished, a variety of finishes other finishes including lacquer and oil may be used on interior woodwork, particularly if it's of a durable species such as teak.", "In most cases, interior woodwork will only need attention in specific areas that have been affective by water damage, exposure to sunlight, or deep scratches. Although these defects are all liable to change the colour of the surface of the timber, a complete removal of the entire coating system is rarely needed. Instead, the damaged area can usually be colour-matched to a shade that's very similar to the surrounding timber.", "This can be done either with the use of bleaches to lighten an area that has, for instance, become darkened through water damage (after thoroughly drying it out), or with the use of wood dyes to darken the timber. In some cases, all that's required is application of strong tea – you can experiment with different strengths to get exactly the right shade.", "Cabin sole boards require a durable finish that will resist the abrasion of many pairs of shoes and sea boots. A high-gloss finish here is often not ideal, as it can prove slippery in a seaway, which makes satin a better choice. Don't be tempted to economise by using domestic floor paint, as most types are water-based and will not cope well with a sustained period of very damp conditions.", "Something that no owner of any boat that is kept afloat can escape is the need to antifoul the bottom of the hull, along with keel and rudder, to slow the growth of marine organisms. There are a bewildering number of different types of antifoul on offer, all formulated to suit different types of boat, usage, location and the depth of the owners’ pockets. Find out more with our guide How to choose antifouling paint.", "It’s important to remember that all types of antifouling are toxic products, so a high level of personal protection is required and the hull should not be dry-sanded below the waterline. If the hull was properly cleaned with a pressure washer on being lifted from the water, little additional preparation is generally needed beyond checking for any loose or flaking paint, providing the new antifouling is of the same type as previous coats.", "However, if many layers of antifouling have built up over a number of years there will invariably be some areas that are not well adhered to the hull and therefore need to be removed. While a product such as Interstrip can be used for DIY removal, although the best method by far is soda blasting. A professional specialist can carry this out in a single day, even on a large yacht, leaving a substrate that’s ready for priming. In most cases the cost of this is hugely preferable to the DIY alternative that may take several weekends of back-breaking work.", "Generally at least two coats of antifouling are needed to provide a reasonable level of protection, although in areas of heavy fouling a third will help keep the bottom clean for longer. Antifouling is best applied with a roller at the end of a long extension handle, as this will minimise the amount of bending, stooping and reaching upwards you have to do. The long handle will also keep you as far as possible at arm’s length from the noxious paint.", "A little regular maintenance can significantly reduce the total time needed to maintain a paint finish in good condition. In particular, deal with knocks and chips as quickly as possible and certainly before winter, when any water that finds its way under loose paint will cause greater problems when it freezes.", "A handy tip is to keep a small match pot, of the type used for household paints, filled with the appropriate paint for your boat. These come with a brush built in to the lid, so any small areas of damage can be sealed immediately.", "These deserve special consideration, as the paint is essential in maintaining the integrity of the boat’s structure by keeping moisture (especially rain water) out of the timber. However, traditionally build wooden craft also have a great deal more movement, both in terms of expansion and contraction and movement between planks, than more modern craft. The result is that the paint must also flex – if it does not then it will crack prematurely, allowing water to reach the timber.", "This points to the relatively soft and flexible single pot types of paint as being best for wooden craft. The exception to this is plywood vessels, or those made from strip planking, where there’s no movement between adjacent planks.", "If you own a wooden boat never procrastinate on giving the paint system attention as soon as you notice the beginnings of a problem – the longer you leave it the bigger the eventual repair will be. Don't worry unduly if your initial touching up doesn't look cosmetically perfect – it's still likely to be neater than the boat will look a few weeks later after water has penetrated underneath the paint system and into the timber.", "For more boat maintenance tips, see Boat maintenance: how to look after your boat and 15 best boat fitting out tips.", "There’s no reason that more modest craft can’t achieve the same level of finish as a superyacht, but there are no short cuts when it comes to painting a boat." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to paint a boat - boats.com\n\nSee more articles\n\n# How to paint a boat\n\nRead our ultimate boat painting guide. Whether you have a 30ft yacht or a 20ft\nfishing boat, the principles are the same, Rupert Holmes shares his expertise.\n\nBy Rupert Holmes\n\nNovember 22, 2017\n\nHow do you paint a boat so it looks stunning and lasts? Boat painting is an\nimportant task, a good paint system can turn a boat that’s starting to look a\nlittle tired back into one that turns heads. However, whatever the size of the\nboat or yacht you are painting, the job must be done properly. Cutting corners\nwhen choosing paint, preparing the surface, or in the application all too\nfrequently creates problems that are time consuming and expensive to solve.\n\n## The basics of how to paint a boat:\n\n 1. Set up in a well-ventilated work space.\n 2. Repair and fair any dings or gouges in the hull or deck.\n 3. Sand carefully and remove all dust.\n 4. Apply primer, if necessary, and re-sand.\n 5. Apply the finish paint with a partner, using roller and brush.\n 6. Let each coat dry completely before lightly sanding for the next, laying on a minimum of two coats.\n 7. Protect yourself and the environment.\n\nSpray painting may be the choice for professionals, but a good old-fashioned\nbrush can be the most practical option when it comes to painting a boat\nyourself.\n\n## How to paint a boat: key principles\n\nThe overwhelming majority of new boats are not painted above the waterline –\ninstead the surface finish is the outer layer of gel coat. However, with the\npassage of time many acquire a number of coats of paint, either to satisfy an\nowner’s wish for a different colour scheme, or to cover up the inevitable\nknocks and scrapes that accumulate as the boat ages.\n\nOf the yachts that do have paint finishes applied from new, most are larger\nvessels, or high-budget racing yachts, whose owners have invested in a top of\nthe range coating such as Awlgrip that must be applied professionally. This\ncreates an outstanding high-gloss and exceptionally hard coating that’s even\nbetter than gelcoat at resisting scuffs and knocks. On the downside, these\nadvantages come at an eye-watering price in terms of material and labour\ncosts.\n\nThe point at which the hull of a boat is first painted is often when the\ngelcoat loses its shine, and a simple polish won't restore the original gloss.\nThis is especially true of dark colours that fade quickly in ultra-violet\nsunlight. However, many boats are painted prematurely – in many cases, even on\n25-year-old boats, the topsides can be brought back to an as-new appearance if\nthe surface is cut back more aggressively, by sanding with very fine abrasive\npaper of around 640 grit, then moving to 800 and 1200 grit before applying the\npolish. However, there will come a point in a boat’s life at which the\ncondition of the gelcoat is such that further polishing is no longer a viable\noption.\n\nTouching in any damage as soon as it happens will minimise the amount of work\nneeded when it comes to boat painting.\n\n## Preparation for painting a boat\n\nThe old adage that says that most of the work in achieving a perfect paint\nfinish is in the preparation remains as true as ever. Any surface damage must\nbe filled and sanded until it’s absolutely smooth. This is generally an\niterative process, with each application of filler, and subsequent sanding\nresulting in a slightly better result.\n\nSimilarly, any previous coatings must be strongly adhered to the substrate and\nsanded so that they are fair, with no brush marks or other flaws that will\nshow through in the final finish. Any changes in the thickness of the\nremaining paint should also be feathered to as smooth a transition as\npossible.\n\nThe next stage is to apply a high-build primer that will reveal any remaining\nsmall imperfections, allowing them to be sanded out. The final preparations\nbefore painting are to sand with medium grit abrasive paper to provide a good\nmechanical key that the new paint will readily adhere to, following by\ncleaning and degreasing the surface with a rag soaked in methylated spirits.\nSee How to prepare a boat for painting.\n\n## Removing old paint layers\n\nPaint systems that are in a really poor condition are usually best removed in\ntheir entirety before the boat is repainted, so that there’s no risk of\napplying new paint to material that is not well adhered to the hull.\nUnfortunately, most conventional paint strippers are not suitable for use on\nfibreglass boats – they will attack both the gelcoat and the underlying\nstructure just as effectively as the paint system. While a product such as\nInternational Paint’s Interstrip solves this problem, mechanical sanding\n(allied to appropriate dust control measures) remains the most common means of\nremoving old marine paint on fibreglass vessels.\n\nHowever, it’s next to impossible to abrade many non-slip deck coatings. This\nis no problem if the existing coating is in good condition, as areas can\nsimply be thoroughly cleaned and degreased before applying additional coats.\nHowever, if the existing paint is poorly adhered to the boat it will need to\nbe removed. The safe way of doing this is with a suitable stripper, although\nsome professional operators will use a heat gun, with extreme caution to\nensure there’s no damage to the underlying gel coat and laminate.\n\n## How many coats of paint?\n\nThe number of coats of paint that needs to be applied varies with a number of\nfactors, especially if the new paint is of a markedly different colour to the\noriginal. For perfectionists seeking the best finish, the boat should look\nalmost perfect after application of the undercoat. To get to this stage from\nscratch, it may require two coats of primer, followed by three of undercoat,\nand then two or three topcoats. However, if the aim is to simply refresh the\nfinish of an existing and largely sound paint system, two additional topcoats\nmay well be all that’s needed.\n\nWhen spray painting a boat, each coat is very thin compared to applying paint\nwith a brush or roller, so many more coats are required. However a sprayed\ncoat dries extremely quickly, allowing a large number of the thin coats to be\napplied in a given time frame.\n\n## Yacht paint application methods\n\nThe first choice of professionals by a large margin is spray painting.\nHowever, this has a number of disadvantages for most do it yourself boat\nowners. In the UK it’s best done undercover and requires a high degree of\nexpertise to avoid runs and sags. In addition other nearby vessels (and even\ncars) will need to be fully protected with dust sheets to prevent overspray.\n\nA better approach for an amateur application is to work as a team of two\npeople, with one applying the paint with a small roller, and the second person\nusing light vertical strokes with a wide brush to “tip off” the brush marks,\nleaving a smooth surface. Although more labour intensive, if subsequently\npolished, this process comes close to rivalling the finish of a spray-painted\nboat, but with none of the drawbacks.\n\nFind out more about preparing, choosing and applying marine paint in our\nfeature How to finish your topsides: paint, polish or vinyl wraps.\n\n## Painting decks, coachroofs and cockpits\n\nThe process of preparation is very similar to that for the topsides, although\na lot more time needs to be allowed due to the many small areas that can't be\nattacked with a big sander. Similarly, don't under-estimate the tie need to\napply masking tape around fittings, windows and other obstacles.\n\nIt's also worth bearing in mind that there are few modern boats that will look\ngood with non-slip paint covering the entire deck and coachroof. While\nplanning the work it's therefore worth taking time out at an early stage to\nfigure out what type of paint is most appropriate for each part of the deck\nand superstructure.\n\nWhile many parts of the deck will have sufficient space for a roller to be\nused, as described above, small and fiddly areas are best painted with a\nbrush. Again, don't skimp on quality here – a decent brush will produce a\nbetter finish in less time.\n\n## How to varnish a boat\n\nA beautifully varnished yacht will always look great, but it’s an appearance\nthat invariably comes at the price of a great deal of time. Surface\npreparation is even more important here than with painting the topsides or\ndeck, as any imperfections will show more clearly in the final finish. Varnish\nis also more prone to damage by frost and sunlight than paint finishes, and\nmore coats are often required than for regular paint systems.\n\nTo get the smoothest possible final finish, varnish is best applied with a\nbrush in a three-stage process. First, apply the liquid in working in along\nthe grain of the wood, then spread it out using brush strokes at 90 degrees.\nFinally, erase the brush marks using very light strokes in the direction of\nthe grain.\n\nRead our expert tips on how to obtain and keep a perfectly varnished finish in\nour feature 8 ways to maintain flawless varnish coatings.\n\n## Interior boat painting\n\nWhile the overwhelming majority of interior woodwork is varnished, a variety\nof finishes other finishes including lacquer and oil may be used on interior\nwoodwork, particularly if it's of a durable species such as teak.\n\nIn most cases, interior woodwork will only need attention in specific areas\nthat have been affective by water damage, exposure to sunlight, or deep\nscratches. Although these defects are all liable to change the colour of the\nsurface of the timber, a complete removal of the entire coating system is\nrarely needed. Instead, the damaged area can usually be colour-matched to a\nshade that's very similar to the surrounding timber.\n\nThis can be done either with the use of bleaches to lighten an area that has,\nfor instance, become darkened through water damage (after thoroughly drying it\nout), or with the use of wood dyes to darken the timber. In some cases, all\nthat's required is application of strong tea – you can experiment with\ndifferent strengths to get exactly the right shade.\n\nCabin sole boards require a durable finish that will resist the abrasion of\nmany pairs of shoes and sea boots. A high-gloss finish here is often not\nideal, as it can prove slippery in a seaway, which makes satin a better\nchoice. Don't be tempted to economise by using domestic floor paint, as most\ntypes are water-based and will not cope well with a sustained period of very\ndamp conditions.\n\n## Antifouling a boat\n\nSomething that no owner of any boat that is kept afloat can escape is the need\nto antifoul the bottom of the hull, along with keel and rudder, to slow the\ngrowth of marine organisms. There are a bewildering number of different types\nof antifoul on offer, all formulated to suit different types of boat, usage,\nlocation and the depth of the owners’ pockets. Find out more with our guide\nHow to choose antifouling paint.\n\nIt’s important to remember that all types of antifouling are toxic products,\nso a high level of personal protection is required and the hull should not be\ndry-sanded below the waterline. If the hull was properly cleaned with a\npressure washer on being lifted from the water, little additional preparation\nis generally needed beyond checking for any loose or flaking paint, providing\nthe new antifouling is of the same type as previous coats.\n\nHowever, if many layers of antifouling have built up over a number of years\nthere will invariably be some areas that are not well adhered to the hull and\ntherefore need to be removed. While a product such as Interstrip can be used\nfor DIY removal, although the best method by far is soda blasting. A\nprofessional specialist can carry this out in a single day, even on a large\nyacht, leaving a substrate that’s ready for priming. In most cases the cost of\nthis is hugely preferable to the DIY alternative that may take several\nweekends of back-breaking work.\n\nGenerally at least two coats of antifouling are needed to provide a reasonable\nlevel of protection, although in areas of heavy fouling a third will help keep\nthe bottom clean for longer. Antifouling is best applied with a roller at the\nend of a long extension handle, as this will minimise the amount of bending,\nstooping and reaching upwards you have to do. The long handle will also keep\nyou as far as possible at arm’s length from the noxious paint.\n\nRead more about preparing and applying antifouling in our feature How to\nprepare and apply antifouling.\n\n## Looking after marine paint systems\n\nA little regular maintenance can significantly reduce the total time needed to\nmaintain a paint finish in good condition. In particular, deal with knocks and\nchips as quickly as possible and certainly before winter, when any water that\nfinds its way under loose paint will cause greater problems when it freezes.\n\nA handy tip is to keep a small match pot, of the type used for household\npaints, filled with the appropriate paint for your boat. These come with a\nbrush built in to the lid, so any small areas of damage can be sealed\nimmediately.\n\n## Painting wooden boats\n\nThese deserve special consideration, as the paint is essential in maintaining\nthe integrity of the boat’s structure by keeping moisture (especially rain\nwater) out of the timber. However, traditionally build wooden craft also have\na great deal more movement, both in terms of expansion and contraction and\nmovement between planks, than more modern craft. The result is that the paint\nmust also flex – if it does not then it will crack prematurely, allowing water\nto reach the timber.\n\nThis points to the relatively soft and flexible single pot types of paint as\nbeing best for wooden craft. The exception to this is plywood vessels, or\nthose made from strip planking, where there’s no movement between adjacent\nplanks.\n\nIf you own a wooden boat never procrastinate on giving the paint system\nattention as soon as you notice the beginnings of a problem – the longer you\nleave it the bigger the eventual repair will be. Don't worry unduly if your\ninitial touching up doesn't look cosmetically perfect – it's still likely to\nbe neater than the boat will look a few weeks later after water has penetrated\nunderneath the paint system and into the timber.\n\nFor more boat maintenance tips, see Boat maintenance: how to look after your\nboat and 15 best boat fitting out tips.\n\nThere’s no reason that more modest craft can’t achieve the same level of\nfinish as a superyacht, but there are no short cuts when it comes to painting\na boat.\n\n#### Liked it? 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All rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.boatus.com:80/magazine/2017/april/10-steps-to-the-perfect-topside-paint-job.asp", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180519022124/http://www.boatus.com:80/magazine/2017/april/10-steps-to-the-perfect-topside-paint-job.asp", "parsed_text": { "title": "10 Steps To The Perfect Topside Paint Job", "passages": [ "Don't gloss over the facts. If your boat is past its prime, it might be time to consider a paint job.", "Your home is your most-valued asset, so you keep it painted and looking nice. Your boat is probably your second most-valued asset, but how often do you paint it? For most boat owners the answer is — never! It's often seen as too expensive, or you might mistakenly think that fiberglass is a maintenance-free material.", "Rub your boat's hull with your finger. If it comes away with a chalk-like residue, the gelcoat is oxidized and in need of restoration. In some cases, the shine can be restored by compounding and polishing, but if it's too far gone, painting is the answer. When done correctly, a good paint job will last for many years, but it does take some care, dedication, and a fair chunk of time to do it well. So how do you paint your hull? Ask any painter, and you'll learn that 90 percent of the work is preparation. Applying the paint itself is the easy part. And with today's paints, there's no reason why you can't produce a good job on your own.", "1. Carefully measure around your hull from the sheerline (the top of the hull) to the bootstripe. Note this measurement, as you will need it later. Now carefully wash down your hull using soap and water and a scouring pad. This removes potential contaminants, such as wax and polish, that might show up later and mar the finish.", "2. If the gelcoat on the hull is severely oxidized and has a chalky look to it, the oxidized outer layer will have to be removed. Use a random-orbit sander or longboard with 120- to 180-grit sandpaper. But DO NOT sand off the entire gelcoat. If you remove the gelcoat, you will have to reapply it and spend at least another week refairing it.", "If the oxidization is minor, the boat has already been painted once or twice, or the hull has rust or exhaust stains on it, use 220- to 300-grit sandpaper on a random-orbit sander or longboard.", "3. If you've used a random-orbit sander, stretch a thin batten (measuring 3/4 inches by 3/4 inches by 10 or 12 feet) along the hull and look for hollows and dips. These should be filled before proceeding using Interlux Interfair, AwlGrip AwlFair, EMC2 QuantumFC, or a filler compatible with the paint you will be using.", "4. Sand smooth any filled patches, and check the hull fairness with your batten. Repeat until your hull is perfectly fair, then sand with a longboard using 320- to 400-grit to get a perfectly fair finish. Finally, thoroughly clean the hull so it is completely free of dust and ready to receive paint.", "Masking off is critical to save getting paint on rubrails and other parts. Use proper masking tape, not the inexpensive variety that leaves behind a sticky residue. (Photo: Roger Marshall)", "5. Apply an undercoat. The undercoat should be compatible with the topsides paint you intend to use. You can roll and tip or brush the undercoat onto the hull. Many painters use an undercoat that is the same color as the topcoat. This is especially important if you are changing from a dark-colored to a light-colored hull or the other way around.", "6. After applying the undercoat, let it dry according to the manufacturer's recommendations, then sand again with 300- to 400-grit. Check the smoothness of the hull with your batten. You may need to apply a second undercoat if you have heavily sanded any area of the hull.", "7. After the hull is completely smooth, wipe it down with a solvent to remove any grease or oil, including the oil from your fingerprints. Nothing is worse than finding a perfectly finished hull with the whorls of a fingerprint embedded in it.", "The roll-and-tip method, shown here on a dinghy, can achieve results close to that of a sprayed finish. (Photo: Mark Corke)", "8. Only when the hull is perfectly smooth and fair should you think about applying paint. Apply topsides paint by rolling and tipping (see \"Applying Paint\"), brushing, or spraying. If you spray, mask off all parts of your boat that you do not want to get overspray on. This means everything, including the underbody, the props and rudder, topside, and deck. You will be surprised how far overspray can go. Comply with all environmental regulations; for instance, use drop cloths, and tent when spraying. If you brush-paint the hull or roll- and-tip it, simply mask off the rail and any woodwork above the sheerline. You may also want to mask off the boottop, the line that separates the glossy sides from the antifouling.", "9. When you paint, be it spray or brush, wet the area around your boat to keep dust down. Also ensure that the temperature is between 55 F and 75 F and that humidity is below 80 percent. Although it's possible to paint your boat outdoors, you will get far better results if you can move it indoors. Also consider the dew point because most paints require that the temperature be at least 5 degrees above the dew point at all times during the application and drying process.", "10. Keep in mind that you may have to give the topsides two or three coats of paint, so don't mix too much paint at once. After painting, let the hull dry in a warm area for at least 24 hours — and, preferably, for two or three days to be sure that it has hardened. A full cure takes up to three weeks for most paints, although Quantum's paint is fully cured in one week. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for all steps.", "Two-part polyurethane paint begins to set almost immediately, so painting your hull is a sprint. Painting the topsides with the roll-and-tip method should take no more than 20 minutes to paint one side of a 26-foot boat.", "One-part, two-part, polyurethane, enamel, or alkyd paint: Which is the best one to use? One-part paints can be enamel or polyurethane, but they tend to be slightly softer than two-part polyurethanes, and, I am told, their gloss does not last quite as long. Enamels tend to have less gloss and are more brittle than polyurethanes.", "What is probably the most well-known topsides paint, Awlgrip, is only available to professionals. But Interlux's topsides paints, the two-part Perfection or the one-part Brightside, are available to DIYers. Pettit's one- part Easypoxy and two-part EZpoxy are also available to DIYers. Epifanes also makes a two-part polyurethane topsides paint.", "A relatively new paint on the market aimed at DIYers is made by Engineered Marine Coatings. The company makes a Genius Bucket. This 5-gallon pail contains everything you need to paint a smaller boat: latex brushes, gloves, masking tape, scour pads, mixing cups, rollers and handles, 2 quarts of base, 2 quarts of brush activator, 1 quart of reducer, and 1 quart of paint in the desired color — all for $499.99. If you don't see the color you want, you can ask the company to mix it. Note that the kit doesn't necessarily include all materials you'll need for prep.", "To roll and tip, first dip the roller in the paint and roll it onto the hull. Try not to put too much paint on the roller; otherwise, you may get runs. Roll fore and aft and then up and down to ensure the best coverage. Use the tip or end of a dry fine-hair brush to tip the paint smooth. Work fore and aft, then up and down to get a very smooth finish. Work on only a small area at a time — no more than a square yard — then move to the next area. Keep a wet edge at all times and work from the wet edge into the dry area.", "To brush paint, use a marine paint-grade sponge brush and apply a brushload at a time. Again, work only in a small area before moving on to the next.", "To spray the paint, thin it to the manufacturer's specifications and spray in a fore-and-aft pattern. Make sure you lift the spray gun off the job before stopping your spray stroke.", "Sanding is not difficult, but you need to be careful. For a severely oxidized gelcoat or a larger boat, using a random-orbit sander will speed things along and make the job a little less tiring. But you must be careful to hold the sander exactly parallel to the hull or you'll get swirl marks or gouges. Deep swirl marks are extremely difficult to remove.", "When using a random-orbit sander, I attach a shop vacuum to the sander to suck away the sanding residue and help to keep the job and myself clean. Most marinas require this; if you don't have one, many will rent you a vacuum sander.", "To avoid swirl marks, many builders use a manual longboard sander and work back and forth horizontally. (A longboard uses a strip of sandpaper between 4 and 8 inches wide, and the board can be any length from 24 inches for one- person use to a two-man, 6-foot-long board.)", "Always wear proper protective gear. A full-face respirator protects lungs and keeps paint splashes out of your eyes. (Photo: Roger Marshall)", "Many topsides paints contain isocyanates that are dangerous if inhaled. Therefore, the operator should wear a respirator with new filters for each spray job. Isocyanates filters degrade over time and should be used for no longer than 30 days. The best painters wear a hooded Tyvek suit taped at the wrists and ankles to prevent overspray from getting inside the suit. Rubber gloves, safety glasses, and Tyvek booties complete the ensemble and should cover your entire face and body.", "Isocyanates are not so prevalent when paint is brushed or rolled, but a respirator is still a good idea. A Tyvek suit helps to protect clothes, and rubber gloves will prevent having to use a solvent to remove paint from your hands and fingers. When sanding, at a minimum use a sanding mask with two elastic straps.", "Here's a look at what bottom paint is, its application, and how to find the one that's right for you" ] }, "parsed_md": "10 Steps To The Perfect Topside Paint Job - BoatUS Magazine\n\n * My Account\n * FREE Insurance Quote\n * Buy Towing\n * Renew\n\nTo Magazine Home Page\n\n# 10 Steps To The Perfect Topside Paint Job\n\nBy Roger Marshall\n\nDon't gloss over the facts. If your boat is past its prime, it might be time\nto consider a paint job.\n\nA smooth, shiny finish after painting your hull is the result of careful\npreparation.\n\nYour home is your most-valued asset, so you keep it painted and looking nice.\nYour boat is probably your second most-valued asset, but how often do you\npaint it? For most boat owners the answer is — never! It's often seen as too\nexpensive, or you might mistakenly think that fiberglass is a maintenance-free\nmaterial.\n\nRub your boat's hull with your finger. If it comes away with a chalk-like\nresidue, the gelcoat is oxidized and in need of restoration. In some cases,\nthe shine can be restored by compounding and polishing, but if it's too far\ngone, painting is the answer. When done correctly, a good paint job will last\nfor many years, but it does take some care, dedication, and a fair chunk of\ntime to do it well. So how do you paint your hull? Ask any painter, and you'll\nlearn that 90 percent of the work is preparation. Applying the paint itself is\nthe easy part. And with today's paints, there's no reason why you can't\nproduce a good job on your own.\n\n## 10 Steps To A Perfect Hull\n\n1\\. Carefully measure around your hull from the sheerline (the top of the\nhull) to the bootstripe. Note this measurement, as you will need it later. Now\ncarefully wash down your hull using soap and water and a scouring pad. This\nremoves potential contaminants, such as wax and polish, that might show up\nlater and mar the finish.\n\n2\\. If the gelcoat on the hull is severely oxidized and has a chalky look to\nit, the oxidized outer layer will have to be removed. Use a random-orbit\nsander or longboard with 120- to 180-grit sandpaper. But DO NOT sand off the\nentire gelcoat. If you remove the gelcoat, you will have to reapply it and\nspend at least another week refairing it.\n\nIf the oxidization is minor, the boat has already been painted once or twice,\nor the hull has rust or exhaust stains on it, use 220- to 300-grit sandpaper\non a random-orbit sander or longboard.\n\n3\\. If you've used a random-orbit sander, stretch a thin batten (measuring 3/4\ninches by 3/4 inches by 10 or 12 feet) along the hull and look for hollows and\ndips. These should be filled before proceeding using Interlux Interfair,\nAwlGrip AwlFair, EMC2 QuantumFC, or a filler compatible with the paint you\nwill be using.\n\n4\\. Sand smooth any filled patches, and check the hull fairness with your\nbatten. Repeat until your hull is perfectly fair, then sand with a longboard\nusing 320- to 400-grit to get a perfectly fair finish. Finally, thoroughly\nclean the hull so it is completely free of dust and ready to receive paint.\n\nMasking off is critical to save getting paint on rubrails and other parts. Use\nproper masking tape, not the inexpensive variety that leaves behind a sticky\nresidue. (Photo: Roger Marshall)\n\n5\\. Apply an undercoat. The undercoat should be compatible with the topsides\npaint you intend to use. You can roll and tip or brush the undercoat onto the\nhull. Many painters use an undercoat that is the same color as the topcoat.\nThis is especially important if you are changing from a dark-colored to a\nlight-colored hull or the other way around.\n\n6\\. After applying the undercoat, let it dry according to the manufacturer's\nrecommendations, then sand again with 300- to 400-grit. Check the smoothness\nof the hull with your batten. You may need to apply a second undercoat if you\nhave heavily sanded any area of the hull.\n\n7\\. After the hull is completely smooth, wipe it down with a solvent to remove\nany grease or oil, including the oil from your fingerprints. Nothing is worse\nthan finding a perfectly finished hull with the whorls of a fingerprint\nembedded in it.\n\nThe roll-and-tip method, shown here on a dinghy, can achieve results close to\nthat of a sprayed finish. (Photo: Mark Corke)\n\n8\\. Only when the hull is perfectly smooth and fair should you think about\napplying paint. Apply topsides paint by rolling and tipping (see \"Applying\nPaint\"), brushing, or spraying. If you spray, mask off all parts of your boat\nthat you do not want to get overspray on. This means everything, including the\nunderbody, the props and rudder, topside, and deck. You will be surprised how\nfar overspray can go. Comply with all environmental regulations; for instance,\nuse drop cloths, and tent when spraying. If you brush-paint the hull or roll-\nand-tip it, simply mask off the rail and any woodwork above the sheerline. You\nmay also want to mask off the boottop, the line that separates the glossy\nsides from the antifouling.\n\n9\\. When you paint, be it spray or brush, wet the area around your boat to\nkeep dust down. Also ensure that the temperature is between 55 F and 75 F and\nthat humidity is below 80 percent. Although it's possible to paint your boat\noutdoors, you will get far better results if you can move it indoors. Also\nconsider the dew point because most paints require that the temperature be at\nleast 5 degrees above the dew point at all times during the application and\ndrying process.\n\n10\\. Keep in mind that you may have to give the topsides two or three coats of\npaint, so don't mix too much paint at once. After painting, let the hull dry\nin a warm area for at least 24 hours — and, preferably, for two or three days\nto be sure that it has hardened. A full cure takes up to three weeks for most\npaints, although Quantum's paint is fully cured in one week. Follow the\nmanufacturer's instructions for all steps.\n\n## Choose The Right Paint\n\nTwo-part polyurethane paint begins to set almost immediately, so painting your\nhull is a sprint. Painting the topsides with the roll-and-tip method should\ntake no more than 20 minutes to paint one side of a 26-foot boat.\n\nOne-part, two-part, polyurethane, enamel, or alkyd paint: Which is the best\none to use? One-part paints can be enamel or polyurethane, but they tend to be\nslightly softer than two-part polyurethanes, and, I am told, their gloss does\nnot last quite as long. Enamels tend to have less gloss and are more brittle\nthan polyurethanes.\n\nWhat is probably the most well-known topsides paint, Awlgrip, is only\navailable to professionals. But Interlux's topsides paints, the two-part\nPerfection or the one-part Brightside, are available to DIYers. Pettit's one-\npart Easypoxy and two-part EZpoxy are also available to DIYers. Epifanes also\nmakes a two-part polyurethane topsides paint.\n\nA relatively new paint on the market aimed at DIYers is made by Engineered\nMarine Coatings. The company makes a Genius Bucket. This 5-gallon pail\ncontains everything you need to paint a smaller boat: latex brushes, gloves,\nmasking tape, scour pads, mixing cups, rollers and handles, 2 quarts of base,\n2 quarts of brush activator, 1 quart of reducer, and 1 quart of paint in the\ndesired color — all for $499.99. If you don't see the color you want, you can\nask the company to mix it. Note that the kit doesn't necessarily include all\nmaterials you'll need for prep.\n\n## Applying Paint\n\nTo roll and tip, first dip the roller in the paint and roll it onto the hull.\nTry not to put too much paint on the roller; otherwise, you may get runs. Roll\nfore and aft and then up and down to ensure the best coverage. Use the tip or\nend of a dry fine-hair brush to tip the paint smooth. Work fore and aft, then\nup and down to get a very smooth finish. Work on only a small area at a time —\nno more than a square yard — then move to the next area. Keep a wet edge at\nall times and work from the wet edge into the dry area.\n\nTo brush paint, use a marine paint-grade sponge brush and apply a brushload at\na time. Again, work only in a small area before moving on to the next.\n\nTo spray the paint, thin it to the manufacturer's specifications and spray in\na fore-and-aft pattern. Make sure you lift the spray gun off the job before\nstopping your spray stroke.\n\n## Sanding\n\nSanding is not difficult, but you need to be careful. For a severely oxidized\ngelcoat or a larger boat, using a random-orbit sander will speed things along\nand make the job a little less tiring. But you must be careful to hold the\nsander exactly parallel to the hull or you'll get swirl marks or gouges. Deep\nswirl marks are extremely difficult to remove.\n\nWhen using a random-orbit sander, I attach a shop vacuum to the sander to suck\naway the sanding residue and help to keep the job and myself clean. Most\nmarinas require this; if you don't have one, many will rent you a vacuum\nsander.\n\nTo avoid swirl marks, many builders use a manual longboard sander and work\nback and forth horizontally. (A longboard uses a strip of sandpaper between 4\nand 8 inches wide, and the board can be any length from 24 inches for one-\nperson use to a two-man, 6-foot-long board.)\n\n## Safety Precautions\n\nAlways wear proper protective gear. A full-face respirator protects lungs and\nkeeps paint splashes out of your eyes. (Photo: Roger Marshall)\n\nMany topsides paints contain isocyanates that are dangerous if inhaled.\nTherefore, the operator should wear a respirator with new filters for each\nspray job. Isocyanates filters degrade over time and should be used for no\nlonger than 30 days. The best painters wear a hooded Tyvek suit taped at the\nwrists and ankles to prevent overspray from getting inside the suit. Rubber\ngloves, safety glasses, and Tyvek booties complete the ensemble and should\ncover your entire face and body.\n\nIsocyanates are not so prevalent when paint is brushed or rolled, but a\nrespirator is still a good idea. A Tyvek suit helps to protect clothes, and\nrubber gloves will prevent having to use a solvent to remove paint from your\nhands and fingers. When sanding, at a minimum use a sanding mask with two\nelastic straps.\n\nA respirator is better.\n\nRoger Marshall is a writer and yacht designer who lives in Rhode Island.\n\n— Published: April/May 2017\n\n### Recommended Articles\n\n * #### Rolling and Tipping\n\nWith a little care, the roll and tip method can make for magical results\n\n * #### Topside Paint\n\nWith the right products you can get near professional-quality finishes for old\nfiberglass gelcoats\n\n * #### The Lowdown On Bottom Paint\n\nHere's a look at what bottom paint is, its application, and how to find the\none that's right for you\n\n### BoatUS Magazine Is A Benefit Of BoatUS Membership\n\n#### Membership Also Provides:\n\n * Subscription to the print version of BoatUS Magazine\n * 4% back on purchases from West Marine stores or online at WestMarine.com\n * Discounts on fuel, transient slips, repairs and more at over 1,000 businesses\n * Deals on cruises, charters, car rentals, hotel stays and more ...\n * All For Only $24 A Year!\n\nJoin Today!\n\nTo Magazine Home Page\n\n© 2018 Boat Owners Association of The United States. 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Unfortunately, most gel coats have relatively poor resistance to sunlight and other environmental factors, despite claims to the contrary. Thus, we see the apparently never ending problem of boat finishes fading and chalking after only a few years time.", "There are very high quality gel coats available that can hold up over the years, but very few builders use them because they are quite expensive. Bertram, for example, has always used a top quality gelcoat that, even after decades of aging, could be successfully buffed out and polished. But if you wax your boat and only a few months later it turns dull again, you've got a low quality gelcoat that won't hold a luster.", "For boats using average or poor quality gel coats that begin to oxidize and chalk early on, painting is the only practical solution. Unfortunately, painting is expensive, but when done properly results in a finish that can last for a decade or more. In fact, with only annual cleaning and waxing, urethane finishes have been know to last for 15 years or more, even under the harsh Florida sun. Before making a decision, here are some important factors that you should consider.", "Whether you use a yard or a jobber, beware that the price should not be the only factor in choosing a painter. The lowest cost will usually translate to the lowest quality of work. Jobbers tend to come and go with frequency because painting boats is a rough and difficult business. The ones who do the best work are usually more than happy to give you references of prior customers. It will be more than worth your while to investigate and actually go look at examples of their work.", "As a rule, yards generally do higher quality work because they have a reputation to maintain. But it will cost more because they have higher overhead, and because they're probably paying higher labor rates. On the other hand, jobbers tend to be rather transient and their work can be inconsistent and unreliable. Be sure that they have a good track record and that they're likely to be around for while longer should they fail to perform to your satisfaction. If you're going to use a jobber, you'd be wise to get them to post a performance bond.", "Not only are sprayers of urethane paints required by law to have an enclosed spray booth for environmental considerations, but it is not possible to achieve a good result when spraying in the open atmosphere. Be wary of any painter that does not have a covered paint shed.", "A current trend is to use dark colors, especially black, to change the appearance, such as painting the space between windows black, or wide feature stripes. Because dark colors absorb much more heat, painting large areas in dark colors can result in damage or distortion to the surfaces being painted. Remember that fiberglass boats are plastic and somewhat heat sensitive. Because these plastics are thermosetting, a dark surface heats up under the sun and then the plastic continues to cure. This often results in shrinkage that can seriously distort the surface, resulting in permanent damage. The most serious damage occurs with cored laminates, particularly foam. You may have noticed some boats have a checkerboard pattern within these painted surfaces. This is caused by a secondary cure resulting from painting a cored laminate black that leads to shrinkage and the core showing through.", "The three most important factors in getting a good result are preparation, preparation, and preparation. Seventy-five percent of the cost of painting involves preparation. Any paint job is only as good as the preparation that precedes it, and the skill of the people doing the work. Improper preparation can only result in dissatisfaction and a failed paint job.", "Old gel coats are often porous and may have absorbed years worth of waxes and oils, a condition that reduces the ability of new paint to adhere to the surface. Thorough dewaxing and sanding is needed to make sure that contaminates are removed. This is followed by special primer coats that improve adhesive properties. All surface irregularities must be smoothed out, old holes and scratches filled and carefully faired out. There's nothing like a fresh, glossy coat of new paint to show up surface defects. Unless this work is carefully accomplished, all existing surface defects will be magnified and you will not be happy with the result.", "Before signing a work order, you should go over the entire boat with the painter. Review all of the areas that need repair or special work. Have the painter tell you what needs to be done to achieve the best possible job, then decide if you're willing to foot the bill. Don't leave it up to the painter to make your decisions for you. Make it a point to ask about potential problems.", "If you've ever seen a boat that was painted by masking around hardware and painting over aluminum widow frames and other aluminum or plastic parts, you know what a bad paint job looks like. To achieve the best result, every possible piece of hardware should be removed. Yes, this is time-consuming and costly, but a good quality result cannot be had without doing so.", "When hardware and other fastened-on parts are masked, this usually results in the paint bridging between the part and the mounting surface. The paint will eventually crack at this point, and when it does, water will them begin to migrate under the paint, resulting in flaking and peeling. This is true for virtually any kind of part mounted on the boat. That's why its always best to remove the part if at all possible.", "and sliding doors should not be painted over for several reasons. First, because most frames are anodized and paint will not adhere well. Second, because the frames have stainless steel screws in them, the dissimilar metals cause galvanic corrosion. This why we see so many painted window frames with blistering and peeling paint. If the frames are anodized, don't paint them. Instead, the frames should be removed before painting. If the frames are in poor condition, they should be removed, stripped, sanded and repainted separately.", "Plastic Parts should also be removed before painting, even if you are going to paint the plastic parts. The reason is that painting over the stainless screws will only result in corrosion and flaking.", "Painting over caulked joints results in an unsightly mess. Caulking is soft and the paint is hard; therefore the paint will crack and begin flaking away wherever it is laid over caulking. For this reason, all caulking must be stripped off prior to painting, and recaulked afterwards.", "All teak trim such as hand railings and covering boards must be removed before painting. The reason is that wood holds moisture that will eventually migrate under the paint and result in peeling. The entire area under the wood should be completely prepped and painted.", "Small, confined or enclosed areas such as up under eyebrows or tight spaces on flying bridges or cockpits are often not amenable to spray painting. The result is often heavy orange peel or unsightly over spray. Many times this is completely unavoidable and not the painter's fault. There are several alternatives to this problem, the first being not to paint the area if it is not really necessary. Carefully consider how it will look if you don't paint it. Another is to inquire if the painter has a skilled brush painter that can use a brush. Although some brush marks will be visible, really good brush painters can do a better job than a sprayer in these tight quarters.", "Decks that have a molded in non skid surface do not take well to painting. Not only can't the surface be sanded, but the high points of the texture will wear the paint away more rapidly and likely leave the surface looking more unsightly than it was before. Carefully consider whether high profile non skid surfaces should be painted. You may want to just paint around them. On the other hand, smooth decks with abrasive material added to the paint works very well. Less, rather than more texture is best. Very little abrasive material is needed to achieve skid resistance, and is much easier to keep clean.", "To achieve the best results, boats should be painted when the temperature is between 70 - 80^oF and the humidity below 65%. In the north, the window of opportunity is rather short unless the painter has an indoor facility. To get the best price, consider doing the job toward the end of the season rather than at the beginning.", "In the south, particularly Florida, avoid the rainy season, mid-May to early June and late August through October. Frequent rains and high humidity can not only ruin a paint job, but the frequent weather interruptions cause the job to take longer and cost more because of frequent delays. In Florida, the prime painting season is late November through April when there is little rain and low humidity. The peak painting season is January to May, so you'll likely get better prices in the summer and fall, although you risk getting lower quality. For bargains, look for a painter with an inside facility and schedule for late summer and fall.", "The objective of creating a good contract or work order is that both parties should know what they're agreeing to. Foremost is the nature of preparation to be done and a definition of the final result. We all know the difference between the $129.95 auto paint job and a good one that costs a thousand dollars. With yachts, its not quite that clear cut, but the end results are much the same. Remember that if you've driven a hard bargain for a price, but are not happy with the results, you won't have a leg to stand on if you haven't specified the quality of work to be done.", "3. Specify the nature of the defects that you will or will not accept. These include fish eyes (caused by contamination), dust in finish, runs and sags, over spray and orange peel. Remember that the later are inevitable in all but the highest (and most expensive) quality of work.", "5. Don't pay the full price up front. Pay half down in advance and half upon completion to your satisfaction.", "Don't use harsh detergents or abrasive cleansers for cleaning. Use only a very soft, natural bristle brush or mop. Never use plastic or stiff brushes that will scratch the paint. If you must use an abrasive such as on non skid, remember that chlorinated cleansers will damage the paint if allowed to remain in contact for more than a few minutes. Be sure to rise thoroughly, especially the point where the water runs down the hull side.", "Keep the boat clean. Accumulated dirt and atmospheric fallout can result in acids forming on the surface of the paint and damaging it.", "David Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor in his family who began his surveying career at age 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats was drawing to a close.", "Certified by the National Association of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted hundreds of boating accident investigations, including fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure analysis.", "Over forty years of knowledge and experience are brought to bear in following books. David Pascoe is the author of:", "In addition to readers in the United States, boaters and boat industry professionals worldwide from nearly 80 countries have purchased David Pascoe's books, since introduction of his first book in 2001.", "Mid Size Power Boats A Guide for Discriminating Buyers Focuses exclusively cruiser class generally 30-55 feet With discussions on the pros and cons of each type: Expresses, trawlers, motor yachts, multi purpose types, sportfishermen and sedan cruisers.", "Buyers' Guide to Outboard Boats Selecting and Evaluating New and Used Boats Dedicated for offshore outboard boats A hard and realistic look at the marine market place and delves into issues of boat quality and durability that most other marine writers are unwilling to touch.", "Surveying Fiberglass Power Boats 2nd Edition The Art of Pre-Purchase Survey The very first of its kind, this book provides the essentials that every novice needs to know, as well as a wealth of esoteric details.", "Marine Investigations Pleasure crafts investigations to court testimony The first and only book of its kind on the subject of investigating pleasure craft casualties and other issues." ] }, "parsed_md": "Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Tips for Painting Fiberglass Boats - by David\nPascoe\n\n * Home\n * All Articles\n * Books\n\n * Home\n * Bio\n * All Articles\n * Books\n * Order Books\n * Contact\n\n * Boat Reviews\n * Buying a Boat\n * Cores & Structural Issues\n * Marine Engines\n * Maintenance & Repairs\n * Hull Blisters\n * Marine Surveying\n * Insurance Issues\n * Fuel Issues\n * Boat Handling & Boat Safety\n * Hurricane Preparations\n\nHOME > MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS >\n\n\"Mid Size Power Boats\": A Guide for Discreminating Buyers - by David Pascoe\n\n# Tips for Painting Fiberglass Boats\n\n## by David Pascoe\n\n###### One of the most frequent questions that a marine surveyor is asked is\nwhether it is worthwhile to paint a fiberglass boat. The answer is a qualified\nyes, so long as the owner fully understands the extent of the work and cost\ninvolved. Fortunately, there are some very clear advantages in doing so.\n\nMost boats still use gelcoat for the exterior finish. Gelcoat is basically a\nresin with very high pigmentation content that gives it it's color. But\ngelcoat is used for another reason, and that is as a mold release agent that\nhelps prevent the fiberglass part from bonding to the mold at the time it is\nlaid up. Unfortunately, most gel coats have relatively poor resistance to\nsunlight and other environmental factors, despite claims to the contrary.\nThus, we see the apparently never ending problem of boat finishes fading and\nchalking after only a few years time.\n\nThere are very high quality gel coats available that can hold up over the\nyears, but very few builders use them because they are quite expensive.\nBertram, for example, has always used a top quality gelcoat that, even after\ndecades of aging, could be successfully buffed out and polished. But if you\nwax your boat and only a few months later it turns dull again, you've got a\nlow quality gelcoat that won't hold a luster.\n\nFor boats using average or poor quality gel coats that begin to oxidize and\nchalk early on, painting is the only practical solution. Unfortunately,\npainting is expensive, but when done properly results in a finish that can\nlast for a decade or more. In fact, with only annual cleaning and waxing,\nurethane finishes have been know to last for 15 years or more, even under the\nharsh Florida sun. Before making a decision, here are some important factors\nthat you should consider.\n\n###### Selecting a Painter\n\nWhether you use a yard or a jobber, beware that the price should not be the\nonly factor in choosing a painter. The lowest cost will usually translate to\nthe lowest quality of work. Jobbers tend to come and go with frequency because\npainting boats is a rough and difficult business. The ones who do the best\nwork are usually more than happy to give you references of prior customers. It\nwill be more than worth your while to investigate and actually go look at\nexamples of their work.\n\nAs a rule, yards generally do higher quality work because they have a\nreputation to maintain. But it will cost more because they have higher\noverhead, and because they're probably paying higher labor rates. On the other\nhand, jobbers tend to be rather transient and their work can be inconsistent\nand unreliable. Be sure that they have a good track record and that they're\nlikely to be around for while longer should they fail to perform to your\nsatisfaction. If you're going to use a jobber, you'd be wise to get them to\npost a performance bond.\n\nNot only are sprayers of urethane paints required by law to have an enclosed\nspray booth for environmental considerations, but it is not possible to\nachieve a good result when spraying in the open atmosphere. Be wary of any\npainter that does not have a covered paint shed.\n\n###### Dark Colors\n\nA current trend is to use dark colors, especially black, to change the\nappearance, such as painting the space between windows black, or wide feature\nstripes. Because dark colors absorb much more heat, painting large areas in\ndark colors can result in damage or distortion to the surfaces being painted.\nRemember that fiberglass boats are plastic and somewhat heat sensitive.\nBecause these plastics are thermosetting, a dark surface heats up under the\nsun and then the plastic continues to cure. This often results in shrinkage\nthat can seriously distort the surface, resulting in permanent damage. The\nmost serious damage occurs with cored laminates, particularly foam. You may\nhave noticed some boats have a checkerboard pattern within these painted\nsurfaces. This is caused by a secondary cure resulting from painting a cored\nlaminate black that leads to shrinkage and the core showing through.\n\n###### Preparation\n\nThe three most important factors in getting a good result are preparation,\npreparation, and preparation. Seventy-five percent of the cost of painting\ninvolves preparation. Any paint job is only as good as the preparation that\nprecedes it, and the skill of the people doing the work. Improper preparation\ncan only result in dissatisfaction and a failed paint job.\n\nOld gel coats are often porous and may have absorbed years worth of waxes and\noils, a condition that reduces the ability of new paint to adhere to the\nsurface. Thorough dewaxing and sanding is needed to make sure that\ncontaminates are removed. This is followed by special primer coats that\nimprove adhesive properties. All surface irregularities must be smoothed out,\nold holes and scratches filled and carefully faired out. There's nothing like\na fresh, glossy coat of new paint to show up surface defects. Unless this work\nis carefully accomplished, all existing surface defects will be magnified and\nyou will not be happy with the result.\n\nBefore signing a work order, you should go over the entire boat with the\npainter. Review all of the areas that need repair or special work. Have the\npainter tell you what needs to be done to achieve the best possible job, then\ndecide if you're willing to foot the bill. Don't leave it up to the painter to\nmake your decisions for you. Make it a point to ask about potential problems.\n\n###### Removing Hardware\n\nIf you've ever seen a boat that was painted by masking around hardware and\npainting over aluminum widow frames and other aluminum or plastic parts, you\nknow what a bad paint job looks like. To achieve the best result, every\npossible piece of hardware should be removed. Yes, this is time-consuming and\ncostly, but a good quality result cannot be had without doing so.\n\nWhen hardware and other fastened-on parts are masked, this usually results in\nthe paint bridging between the part and the mounting surface. The paint will\neventually crack at this point, and when it does, water will them begin to\nmigrate under the paint, resulting in flaking and peeling. This is true for\nvirtually any kind of part mounted on the boat. That's why its always best to\nremove the part if at all possible.\n\n###### Aluminum window frames\n\nand sliding doors should not be painted over for several reasons. First,\nbecause most frames are anodized and paint will not adhere well. Second,\nbecause the frames have stainless steel screws in them, the dissimilar metals\ncause galvanic corrosion. This why we see so many painted window frames with\nblistering and peeling paint. If the frames are anodized, don't paint them.\nInstead, the frames should be removed before painting. If the frames are in\npoor condition, they should be removed, stripped, sanded and repainted\nseparately.\n\nPlastic Parts should also be removed before painting, even if you are going to\npaint the plastic parts. The reason is that painting over the stainless screws\nwill only result in corrosion and flaking.\n\nPainting over caulked joints results in an unsightly mess. Caulking is soft\nand the paint is hard; therefore the paint will crack and begin flaking away\nwherever it is laid over caulking. For this reason, all caulking must be\nstripped off prior to painting, and recaulked afterwards.\n\n###### Teak Trim\n\nAll teak trim such as hand railings and covering boards must be removed before\npainting. The reason is that wood holds moisture that will eventually migrate\nunder the paint and result in peeling. The entire area under the wood should\nbe completely prepped and painted.\n\n###### Difficult Areas\n\nSmall, confined or enclosed areas such as up under eyebrows or tight spaces on\nflying bridges or cockpits are often not amenable to spray painting. The\nresult is often heavy orange peel or unsightly over spray. Many times this is\ncompletely unavoidable and not the painter's fault. There are several\nalternatives to this problem, the first being not to paint the area if it is\nnot really necessary. Carefully consider how it will look if you don't paint\nit. Another is to inquire if the painter has a skilled brush painter that can\nuse a brush. Although some brush marks will be visible, really good brush\npainters can do a better job than a sprayer in these tight quarters.\n\n###### Non Skid Decks\n\nDecks that have a molded in non skid surface do not take well to painting. Not\nonly can't the surface be sanded, but the high points of the texture will wear\nthe paint away more rapidly and likely leave the surface looking more\nunsightly than it was before. Carefully consider whether high profile non skid\nsurfaces should be painted. You may want to just paint around them. On the\nother hand, smooth decks with abrasive material added to the paint works very\nwell. Less, rather than more texture is best. Very little abrasive material is\nneeded to achieve skid resistance, and is much easier to keep clean.\n\n###### When to Paint\n\nTo achieve the best results, boats should be painted when the temperature is\nbetween 70 - 80^oF and the humidity below 65%. In the north, the window of\nopportunity is rather short unless the painter has an indoor facility. To get\nthe best price, consider doing the job toward the end of the season rather\nthan at the beginning.\n\nIn the south, particularly Florida, avoid the rainy season, mid-May to early\nJune and late August through October. Frequent rains and high humidity can not\nonly ruin a paint job, but the frequent weather interruptions cause the job to\ntake longer and cost more because of frequent delays. In Florida, the prime\npainting season is late November through April when there is little rain and\nlow humidity. The peak painting season is January to May, so you'll likely get\nbetter prices in the summer and fall, although you risk getting lower quality.\nFor bargains, look for a painter with an inside facility and schedule for late\nsummer and fall.\n\n###### Making a Work Order\n\nThe objective of creating a good contract or work order is that both parties\nshould know what they're agreeing to. Foremost is the nature of preparation to\nbe done and a definition of the final result. We all know the difference\nbetween the $129.95 auto paint job and a good one that costs a thousand\ndollars. With yachts, its not quite that clear cut, but the end results are\nmuch the same. Remember that if you've driven a hard bargain for a price, but\nare not happy with the results, you won't have a leg to stand on if you\nhaven't specified the quality of work to be done.\n\n1\\. Take the time to specify the exact nature of all the preparation work to\nbe done.\n\n2\\. Specify the primers and finish coats to be used.\n\n3\\. Specify the nature of the defects that you will or will not accept. These\ninclude fish eyes (caused by contamination), dust in finish, runs and sags,\nover spray and orange peel. Remember that the later are inevitable in all but\nthe highest (and most expensive) quality of work.\n\n4\\. Don't expect a warranty if you paint over aluminum hardware and trim.\n\n5\\. Don't pay the full price up front. Pay half down in advance and half upon\ncompletion to your satisfaction.\n\n###### Proper Care\n\nA good paint job should last for ten years or longer with proper care:\n\n * Don't use harsh detergents or abrasive cleansers for cleaning. Use only a very soft, natural bristle brush or mop. Never use plastic or stiff brushes that will scratch the paint. If you must use an abrasive such as on non skid, remember that chlorinated cleansers will damage the paint if allowed to remain in contact for more than a few minutes. Be sure to rise thoroughly, especially the point where the water runs down the hull side.\n * Keep the boat clean. Accumulated dirt and atmospheric fallout can result in acids forming on the surface of the paint and damaging it.\n * Wash down thoroughly to remove all salt after using, including the hull sides.\n * Wax the boat at least once per year, except for walking surfaces, or course.\n * Avoid ice damage; cover the boat during winter lay up.\n\nHOME > MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS >\n\nVisit davidpascoe.com for his power boat books\n\n##### David Pascoe - Biography\n\nDavid Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor in his family who began\nhis surveying career at age 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden\nboats was drawing to a close.\n\nCertified by the National Association of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has\nconducted over 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted\nhundreds of boating accident investigations, including fires, sinkings, hull\nfailures and machinery failure analysis.\n\nOver forty years of knowledge and experience are brought to bear in following\nbooks. 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H. Pascoe & Co., Inc. Articles, Images: Copyright © 1997 -\n2018 David H. Pascoe All rights reserved. Web site design & developement:\nCopyright © 1997 - 2019 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. Web site:\nMaintained by Junko A. Pascoe\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.boats.com:80/how-to/how-to-paint-a-boat/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180626061429/http://www.boats.com:80/how-to/how-to-paint-a-boat/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How To Paint a Boat", "passages": [ "Whether you're maintaining the topsides of a wooden classic or covering up old, faded gelcoat, the same prep and painting techniques apply.", "Boats lead a rugged life, even if they don’t go out that much. They bake in the sun, get soaked by the rain (often polluted rain), get frozen and thawed, chafe for months at a time against docks and fenders, get pulled up on trailers and beaches, hit rocks and logs and all sorts of other hard objects, and float in a watery zoo of plants and animals that want very much to attach themselves to the boats’ bottoms and go along for the ride. The paint on your boat is an important line of defense against all these things.", "Repainting your topsides is a big project, but at least it will give you a palette of colors. Photo by Doug Logan.", "Most recreational boats today are made of fiberglass with a shiny gelcoat outer surface. The second they leave the shelter of their builders’ yards, the attack on the gelcoat begins. Unless a boat is kept in an enclosed, shaded, temperature-controlled structure and rarely let out to play, that attack never lets up. An owner who’s diligent with freshwater rinses, rubbing compound, and good paste wax can keep a gelcoat looking good for years. But eventually nature will win and the boat’s exterior will need to be given a facelift, either with a single- or two-part marine paint, or with a coating system like Awlgrip, Awlcraft 2000, or Dupont’s Imron. These coating systems have to be sprayed on in a controlled indoor setting and are typically best left to professionals.", "In this guide, we’re going to stick to marine paints that can be used by a reasonably handy boat owner, and that can be laid on with a brush or with a combination of roller and brush (bearing in mind that most of these paints can also be sprayed on). We’ll touch on the basics of what’s involved in painting each of the three main exterior areas on a boat—the topsides, the deck, and the bottom—and give you links to articles, videos, and other sources that cover more of the specifics. For more in-depth information, it’s worth visiting the help files of the major paint makers. Interlux, for example, provides an excellent Boat Paint Guide. Although it specifies only Interlux products, there’s plenty of information in the guide that applies across the board (it’s also available as a smartphone app). Most of these tips apply not only to fiberglass boats but to wooden and even metal boats whose paint is in good condition. Paints and coating systems made for boats are engineered specifically for the marine environment. They’re more resistant to abuse and UV damage than land-based exterior paints, and they’ll keep their shine longer. They are also, without doubt, more expensive than paints you can find in your hardware store. In this case, you get what you pay for.", "Washing, compounding, and paste-waxing can help preserve gelcoat for a long time. Compare the waxed surface on the left to the chalky one on the right. But eventually Mother Nature will take her toll. Photo by Doug Logan.", "Some of these points are adapted from 10 Tips on How to Paint a Non-Skid Deck, but they apply to almost all painting projects on any boat—topsides, deck, and even the bottom:", "1. Probably around 80 percent of the time spent during a boat painting project will be for preparation of the actual painting. For topsides and deck projects, this means the processes of draping and shielding, followed by taping, sanding, re-taping, dusting, filling, fairing, priming, more sanding, and more dusting. If the surface you’re working on is in good to excellent physical condition (separate from its shininess), there will be less of this prep work; if it’s suffering, there will be more. Any step you skip or effort you skimp on in the preparation stage will charge you double when it comes to the painting stage and finished look.", "2. Pick the right environment. This means covering the boat under a shed or a shelter if at all possible. If it’s not possible, try to shield your work with tarps or plastic sheeting. Pick your weather to minimize the risk of rain, windborne dust and leaves, and boatyard debris. And try not to paint when there are flies or gnats around.", "3. Paint at optimum times of day. If you’re outside, paint in mid to late morning after the dew has evaporated, and in mid-afternoon. Avoid noontime when the sun is overhead and at its hottest, and late afternoon, when evening cooling and moisture can affect drying time and finish.", "The choice of tapes alone can be bewildering—but this is not a time to pinch pennies with cheap brown masking tape.", "4. Take your time with the tape. Masking off your job properly will make all the difference in the results. Most painters we know swear by 3M masking tapes, either the Fine Line tape or the less expensive ScotchBlue, both of which use natural rubber adhesive that helps prevent residue from sticking to the taped surface on removal. Make sure your surface is dry and free of grime, oils, and solvents before you tape, and carefully run your hand along every inch of the paint-facing tape edge before you start painting.", "5. Read the manual. Really, no kidding, read the directions on the cans, on the labels, on the websites of the products you’re using—paints, solvents, and nonskid compounds. The people who make these things have thought carefully about how to use them best. They have a strong interest in making both your work and their products look good. If you think some of their directions are too persnickety to be worth following exactly, you may be right. But when they put something in bold, or say IMPORTANT, you’ll benefit from knowing it.", "6. Sand carefully. Random-orbital sanders equipped with vacuum attachments are good for large areas. Palm sanders are fine for smaller areas. To get in close to mounted hardware like cleats, chocks, and windlasses, a trim sander with a triangular mount will actually do a better job than hand-sanding. But there are always a few areas where nothing but old-fashioned elbow grease will do.", "7. Let the sander and sandpaper do the work. Don’t bear down on the sander, just guide it with easy, even pressure. And don’t try too hard to conserve your sandpaper. Nothing cuts and removes material better than a new piece of sandpaper, even the old-fashioned aluminum oxide kind. When your sandpaper loads up or starts to lose its cutting power, just change it. Sandpaper is cheap and time is money.", "8. Get rid of all the dust. This is easier said than done, especially if you’re working outside, but it’s a vital step—maybe not quite as important as when you’re laying on coats of varnish, but still important for any paint job. After sanding and vacuuming, take a heavy cloth like a bath towel and swat the surface to dislodge dust that might still be clinging. Then go over the surface with a clean cloth and a solvent or thinner that will pick up dust and then evaporate—mineral spirits, denatured alcohol, or acetone. Next use a commercial tack cloth to swipe up any remaining dust, turning the cloth often.", "A trim sander will be able to get closer to deck-mounted hardware than a disc or random-orbital sander. Photo by Paul Cronin.", "9. On topsides and deck projects, it’s important not to spread paint over such a large area that your first strokes begin to set before you can get back to them. This makes it impossible to get a wet overlap and in the end, a smooth, uniform look to the project. This is especially true in warm weather and under direct sunlight. If it’s hard to see the edges of the area you’re working on, mark the boundaries with moveable references. Anything can work—putty knives, tape measures, pens, whatever is handy—as long as you know where the overlap area is.", "10. Never use paint straight from the original can. Use a smaller temporary container and pour out only enough paint to keep you busy before it starts to dry out. Keep stirring what you poured out, and keep the lid on your main paint can tight.", "11. Pull your tape before the paint sets. The paint will set up hard, and you don’t want any of your tape underneath it after that happens. If you aren’t good with a razor blade you might even wreck some of that perfect line you worked so hard to achieve.", "No question, a boat’s topsides—the areas between the gunwales and the waterline—are your attention-getters, for better or worse. Bright, shiny topsides are a pleasure to behold, while faded, stained, chalky surfaces are a sad sight. But before you throw in the towel and decide to paint, see if the advice here can help bring back your gelcoat and extend its life a while longer:", "If it’s time to paint, you’ll need to decide whether to pay the pros at the boatyard to do it or tackle it yourself. If you want to DIY, be aware that, as a general rule, two-part paints like Interlux Perfection are more durable than single-part paints, but can be harder to work with. They also require the use of high-quality cartridge-type respirators (not paper masks), plus eye protection, gloves, and full paint suits. The warning on the paint cans and safety sheets should not be ignored or taken lightly, as anyone who has worked with these coatings will confirm.", "Two-part paints like Interlux Perfection can be trickier to work with than single-part paints, but tend to provide longer-lasting results.", "Single-part polyurethane/enamel paints like Interlux Brightside or Pettit Easypoxy are, as the name suggests, not as difficult to work with and are less expensive. They are remarkably tough and durable, but in general shouldn’t be expected to shine as long as two-part systems.", "Whether you use a two-part or one-part paint, your preparation work on the topsides will require the use of solvents, sanders, rubbing compounds, and primers in some combination to get the surface ready. The less you expose yourself to dust and chemicals during this process, the better. Especially avoid breathing in sander dust and fumes from solvents and thinners. Remember that toxins can be absorbed by the skin, too. Keep yourself covered.", "While it’s often possible to substitute brands of paint thinner or mineral spirits, if you’re not sure, be on the safe side and use the product recommended by the paint maker. The same goes for primers.", "If you have to remove a vinyl name and lettering, you can (carefully) use a heat gun or hair dryer and a razor blade, followed by lacquer thinner or Anti- Bond spray. Or try the 3M Stripe-Off Wheel. For a painted-on name, a dedicated stripper like Interlux Interstrip 299E will work. Some marine pros use Easy Off Heavy-Duty Oven Cleaner. Anti-Bond is excellent for dealing with old, hard-to-remove adhesive.", "If you’re not already adept with paint sprayers, the topsides of your boat won’t be a good place to learn the necessary skills. Also, boatyards almost always prohibit the use of sprayers by boat owners, especially in outside areas, for obvious reasons: If you’re a fellow owner in the yard it can be bad enough being downwind of a sloppy sander on a weekend, much less someone launching clouds of paint into the air.", "DIY boat painters keep a wide assortment of brushes and rollers handy. Depending on the job to be done they can be cheap and disposable or expensive and worth coddling. Photo by Doug Logan.", "For boats larger than dinghy or skiff size, the best application method for most owners will be to recruit a spouse or a friend and go with a combination of roller and brush: One person rolls on the paint and the other follows with a brush, “tipping off” the paint, which just means smoothing down the strippling left by the roller nap and blending the edges of the tracks. Pros tend to roll up and down and tip fore and aft. Use a very good fine-bristle brush for the tipping and take care of it between coats. If you’re working alone, use a brush, not a roller. Again, lay the paint on up and down and smooth it fore and aft.", "A note on foam brushes: Sometimes the good ones, meaning those made of denser foam, can be better than good bristle brushes for certain paint and varnish jobs where the coating is thin and fast-spreading. But a foam brush won't stand up to heavier paint for long and will begin to fold over after it's been loaded a few times. Test the foam brush before committing to it. When in doubt, use a bristle brush.", "Once you have all your gear and your methods organized and you get going, try to work at a good pace to keep a “wet edge” between strokes and covered areas, which helps keep the look smooth and uniform. Unless you’ve left an obvious holiday, resist the temptation to backtrack.", "No matter what type or brand of paint you use, you’ll need to remove all dirt, dust, and—most important—wax from the boat. This means a thorough washing and drying and then the use of a de-waxing solvent. Acetone is effective, or you can go with a dedicated marine de-waxer like Awlprep Plus or Interlux Fiberglass Surface Prep. Then sand and wipe down again. Be very careful to do a thorough job here, because any remaining wax will compromise your paint job. And remember your respirator and gloves when working with solvents.", "Use a high-quality cartridge respirator—not just a paper mask—plus eye protection, gloves, and full paint suit when working with old paint dust, thinners, solvents, or two-part paints.", "Now it’s time to fill any dings and gouges in your topsides with the recommended filling and fairing compound. For small repairs both above and below the waterline, most pros recommend a two-part epoxy filler. Let the repairs dry, then sand the whole surface smooth. If your topsides are in poor condition you might want to use an aggressive 100-grit sandpaper, then sand again with 150-grit. Vacuum up the dust, flog the topsides with towels, vacuum again, then wipe everything down with solvent on rags or a tack cloth to pick up any remaining dust.", "With a faired and smooth hull you can lay on the recommended coats of primer or topcoat, sanding between coats with a fine sandpaper (320- to 400-grit) and getting some practice with the roll-and-tip method. Finally, after all that prep work, you can grab your painting partner, open up the cans of the good stuff, and get going on the final laps of the topsides—the 20 percent of your work that gives you 99 percent of the satisfaction—laying on that facelift that will make your boat turn heads at the dock and on the water. For more detail, watch these two videos on preparing and painting the topside. The boat shown is made of wood, but the principles remain the same for fiberglass.", "Fiberglass decks tend to take less abuse from chafing, dings, and glare than topsides, but they’re still subject to UV degradation, the effects of freezing and thawing, and the stress of deck fittings like cleats and stanchions. Fiberglass crazing is common in the decks of older boats, and most importantly wear and tear can eventually wreck the molded or painted non-skid surfaces needed for sure footing.", "Above: The molded-in foredeck nonskid on this boat was worn down over the years and damaged by acid from bird droppings. Below: The nonskid areas were taped off and painted with single-part Pettit Easypoxy polyurethane paint mixed with Interlux nonskid compound. Photo by Doug Logan.", "With on deck-painting projects the most important step will be to carefully tape off hardware, handrails, hatches, etc. It would be ideal to remove these things before painting, but in many cases it’s impossible or impractical. For crazing and gouges, the same processes of sanding, filling, and fairing apply as they do in topsides projects. As for non-skid surfaces that were molded at the factory, there’s no way to bring them back; the only solution is either to stick on an entirely new surface like Treadmaster, or paint the areas using the same type of paint discussed in the section above on topsides, but laced with a nonskid compound that will dry in place with the paint. You can get paint with nonskid material already mixed in, like Interlux InterDeck or Pettit EZDecks, or you can buy your paint and nonskid compound separately and mix them yourself according to how aggressive you want your surfaces to be. Done correctly, a paint job with nonskid compound will provide better footing than the original molded nonskid and will look neat and uniform to boot.", "Even though your boat bottom lives only a bootstripe away from the topsides, it exists in a completely different world—a world in which paint is generally meant to be sacrificed, not preserved. The majority of bottom paints—and there are dozens of them on the market—still contain copper (in the form of cuprous oxide), the active ingredient in warding off barnacles and other marine growth. The paints are classified as hard at one end of the scale and soft at the other, depending on the composition of the paint holding the copper. Soft paints are more actively “ablative”; they leach or slough off their copper into the surrounding water faster than hard bottom paints. For more on the types available, and the boats and boating purposes they’re best suited for, see Bottom Paint Basics.", "There are dozens of bottom paints on the market, most still with copper as the active ingredient. But as copper comes under increasing pressure as a biocide, new non-copper-based paints like Pettit's Ultima ECO and zinc omadine-based ePaints are coming to the forefront.", "Because concentrations of copper in the water can be high enough in harbors and marinas to be damaging to the whole surrounding environment, copper paints are now prohibited in some areas. It’s a safe bet that copper paint will eventually be phased out or banned, as was tributyltin-based paint (TBT), as alternatives improve. There are already some excellent alternatives like Coppercoat, in which an epoxy matrix holds fine copper powder that protects the hull but doesn’t leach into the surrounding water, and ePaint, which uses more benign antifouling agents like hydrogen peroxide and zinc omadine. Industry powerhouse Pettit recently released Eco versions of their Hydrocoat and Ultima antifouling paints, using zinc omadine and a proprietary biocide called Econea (TM) to ward off barnacles and other hard growth. If you’re new to the game and your boat is new too, your choice will have to be based on whether you’re going to use your boat in salt or fresh water (see Bottom Paint for Freshwater Boats); whether the boat will live most of the time at a dock or mooring, or on a trailer; how often you plan to use it; whether an ultra- smooth bottom is important to you; and whether there are any local requirements or prohibitions you need to pay attention to. If you’re buying a used boat, the same considerations will apply. You might be able to re-coat the bottom with the same type of paint that’s already on there if it’s in good condition. (Covering hard copper paint with a softer ablative paint can work if the hard paint is in excellent condition, but trying to cover an ablative paint with a hard paint is asking for trouble. Refer to this chart for more information.)", "The bottom paint on this old Boston Whaler has to be completely stripped off, either by professional soda- or shell-blasting, or with a chemical stripper and putty knife. The first way is expensive, the second way tedious. Photo by Doug Logan.", "In some cases, though, especially if the bottom paint is falling off in flakes or patches, or it's the wrong kind of paint for your waters, the best approach will simply be to strip the bottom and start over. It's an unpleasant necessity (see Bottom Stripping Basics), but at least it gives you the chance for a new beginning with a fair, smooth bottom. You can also take the opportunity to lay on an epoxy barrier coat before painting. This will help prevent water osmosis over the long haul, especially if your hull was laid up with polyester instead of vinylester resin. Or you could use Coppercoat, which is already epoxy-based and, although expensive, lasts for years with no maintenance.", "When using a multi-season ablative paint, many pros will apply either two or three coats, with the bottom coat a different color from the upper coat(s) to show through as an indicator of when the paint is getting thin. The more time your boat spends in the water (as opposed to on a trailer, a lift, or a rack) the more important your antifouling paint will be. In high-fouling saltwater areas, you may have to go in the water or hire a diver to clean the bottom once or twice during the season.", "Don’t paint over any transducer fittings under the waterline, and never use a copper-based antifouling paint directly on underwater metal parts or outdrives made of aluminum, steel, or bronze. These parts need to be cleaned, primed, and painted with special metal paints like Interlux Trilux. Propellers can be sprayed with zinc-based antifoulants like Pettit Prop Coat. See Repainting My Inboard-Outboard Drive: How do I Protect the Aluminum for more information specific to drive units.", "There are dozens and dozens of products in the world of boat paints and their support supplies—too many, for sure, like the number of cereals in the supermarket aisles. There’s overlap of purpose, and yes, some of the products are redundant and even unnecessary in some cases. However, as we said in the Preparation tips above, the paint makers have a strong interest in making your work—and their products—look great and last a long time. So you won’t go wrong by simply picking a color and style of paint from whatever manufacturer you choose, then following their instructions to the letter and using the products specified. Just remember two things: First, most of the important work happens before the painting starts. Second, don’t ignore safety warnings. Keep yourself and your surroundings in good shape. Happy painting." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Paint a Boat - boats.com\n\nSee more articles\n\n# How To Paint a Boat\n\nWhether you're maintaining the topsides of a wooden classic or covering up\nold, faded gelcoat, the same prep and painting techniques apply.\n\nBy Doug Logan\n\nMarch 1, 2018\n\nBoats lead a rugged life, even if they don’t go out that much. They bake in\nthe sun, get soaked by the rain (often polluted rain), get frozen and thawed,\nchafe for months at a time against docks and fenders, get pulled up on\ntrailers and beaches, hit rocks and logs and all sorts of other hard objects,\nand float in a watery zoo of plants and animals that want very much to attach\nthemselves to the boats’ bottoms and go along for the ride. The paint on your\nboat is an important line of defense against all these things.\n\nRepainting your topsides is a big project, but at least it will give you a\npalette of colors. Photo by Doug Logan.\n\nMost recreational boats today are made of fiberglass with a shiny gelcoat\nouter surface. The second they leave the shelter of their builders’ yards, the\nattack on the gelcoat begins. Unless a boat is kept in an enclosed, shaded,\ntemperature-controlled structure and rarely let out to play, that attack never\nlets up. An owner who’s diligent with freshwater rinses, rubbing compound, and\ngood paste wax can keep a gelcoat looking good for years. But eventually\nnature will win and the boat’s exterior will need to be given a facelift,\neither with a single- or two-part marine paint, or with a coating system like\nAwlgrip, Awlcraft 2000, or Dupont’s Imron. These coating systems have to be\nsprayed on in a controlled indoor setting and are typically best left to\nprofessionals.\n\nThe Basics of How to Paint a Boat:\n\n 1. Set up in a well-ventilated work space.\n 2. Repair and fair any dings or gouges in the hull or deck.\n 3. Sand carefully and remove all dust.\n 4. Apply primer, if necessary, and resand.\n 5. Apply the finish paint with a partner, using roller and brush.\n 6. Let each coat dry completely before lightly sanding for the next, laying on a minimum of two coats.\n 7. Protect yourself and the environment.\n\nA smooth application of bottom paint helps boat performance. Photo by Diego\nYriarte.\n\nIn this guide, we’re going to stick to marine paints that can be used by a\nreasonably handy boat owner, and that can be laid on with a brush or with a\ncombination of roller and brush (bearing in mind that most of these paints can\nalso be sprayed on). We’ll touch on the basics of what’s involved in painting\neach of the three main exterior areas on a boat—the topsides, the deck, and\nthe bottom—and give you links to articles, videos, and other sources that\ncover more of the specifics. For more in-depth information, it’s worth\nvisiting the help files of the major paint makers. Interlux, for example,\nprovides an excellent Boat Paint Guide. Although it specifies only Interlux\nproducts, there’s plenty of information in the guide that applies across the\nboard (it’s also available as a smartphone app). Most of these tips apply not\nonly to fiberglass boats but to wooden and even metal boats whose paint is in\ngood condition. Paints and coating systems made for boats are engineered\nspecifically for the marine environment. They’re more resistant to abuse and\nUV damage than land-based exterior paints, and they’ll keep their shine\nlonger. They are also, without doubt, more expensive than paints you can find\nin your hardware store. In this case, you get what you pay for.\n\nWashing, compounding, and paste-waxing can help preserve gelcoat for a long\ntime. Compare the waxed surface on the left to the chalky one on the right.\nBut eventually Mother Nature will take her toll. Photo by Doug Logan.\n\n## First and Foremost: Preparation\n\nSome of these points are adapted from 10 Tips on How to Paint a Non-Skid Deck,\nbut they apply to almost all painting projects on any boat—topsides, deck, and\neven the bottom:\n\n1\\. Probably around 80 percent of the time spent during a boat painting\nproject will be for preparation of the actual painting. For topsides and deck\nprojects, this means the processes of draping and shielding, followed by\ntaping, sanding, re-taping, dusting, filling, fairing, priming, more sanding,\nand more dusting. If the surface you’re working on is in good to excellent\nphysical condition (separate from its shininess), there will be less of this\nprep work; if it’s suffering, there will be more. Any step you skip or effort\nyou skimp on in the preparation stage will charge you double when it comes to\nthe painting stage and finished look.\n\n2\\. Pick the right environment. This means covering the boat under a shed or a\nshelter if at all possible. If it’s not possible, try to shield your work with\ntarps or plastic sheeting. Pick your weather to minimize the risk of rain,\nwindborne dust and leaves, and boatyard debris. And try not to paint when\nthere are flies or gnats around.\n\n3\\. Paint at optimum times of day. If you’re outside, paint in mid to late\nmorning after the dew has evaporated, and in mid-afternoon. Avoid noontime\nwhen the sun is overhead and at its hottest, and late afternoon, when evening\ncooling and moisture can affect drying time and finish.\n\nThe choice of tapes alone can be bewildering—but this is not a time to pinch\npennies with cheap brown masking tape.\n\n4\\. Take your time with the tape. Masking off your job properly will make all\nthe difference in the results. Most painters we know swear by 3M masking\ntapes, either the Fine Line tape or the less expensive ScotchBlue, both of\nwhich use natural rubber adhesive that helps prevent residue from sticking to\nthe taped surface on removal. Make sure your surface is dry and free of grime,\noils, and solvents before you tape, and carefully run your hand along every\ninch of the paint-facing tape edge before you start painting.\n\n5\\. Read the manual. Really, no kidding, read the directions on the cans, on\nthe labels, on the websites of the products you’re using—paints, solvents, and\nnonskid compounds. The people who make these things have thought carefully\nabout how to use them best. They have a strong interest in making both your\nwork and their products look good. If you think some of their directions are\ntoo persnickety to be worth following exactly, you may be right. But when they\nput something in bold, or say IMPORTANT, you’ll benefit from knowing it.\n\n6\\. Sand carefully. Random-orbital sanders equipped with vacuum attachments\nare good for large areas. Palm sanders are fine for smaller areas. To get in\nclose to mounted hardware like cleats, chocks, and windlasses, a trim sander\nwith a triangular mount will actually do a better job than hand-sanding. But\nthere are always a few areas where nothing but old-fashioned elbow grease will\ndo.\n\n7\\. Let the sander and sandpaper do the work. Don’t bear down on the sander,\njust guide it with easy, even pressure. And don’t try too hard to conserve\nyour sandpaper. Nothing cuts and removes material better than a new piece of\nsandpaper, even the old-fashioned aluminum oxide kind. When your sandpaper\nloads up or starts to lose its cutting power, just change it. Sandpaper is\ncheap and time is money.\n\n8\\. Get rid of all the dust. This is easier said than done, especially if\nyou’re working outside, but it’s a vital step—maybe not quite as important as\nwhen you’re laying on coats of varnish, but still important for any paint job.\nAfter sanding and vacuuming, take a heavy cloth like a bath towel and swat the\nsurface to dislodge dust that might still be clinging. Then go over the\nsurface with a clean cloth and a solvent or thinner that will pick up dust and\nthen evaporate—mineral spirits, denatured alcohol, or acetone. Next use a\ncommercial tack cloth to swipe up any remaining dust, turning the cloth often.\n\nA trim sander will be able to get closer to deck-mounted hardware than a disc\nor random-orbital sander. Photo by Paul Cronin.\n\n9\\. On topsides and deck projects, it’s important not to spread paint over\nsuch a large area that your first strokes begin to set before you can get back\nto them. This makes it impossible to get a wet overlap and in the end, a\nsmooth, uniform look to the project. This is especially true in warm weather\nand under direct sunlight. If it’s hard to see the edges of the area you’re\nworking on, mark the boundaries with moveable references. Anything can\nwork—putty knives, tape measures, pens, whatever is handy—as long as you know\nwhere the overlap area is.\n\n10\\. Never use paint straight from the original can. Use a smaller temporary\ncontainer and pour out only enough paint to keep you busy before it starts to\ndry out. Keep stirring what you poured out, and keep the lid on your main\npaint can tight.\n\n11\\. Pull your tape before the paint sets. The paint will set up hard, and you\ndon’t want any of your tape underneath it after that happens. If you aren’t\ngood with a razor blade you might even wreck some of that perfect line you\nworked so hard to achieve.\n\n## Painting the Topsides\n\nNo question, a boat’s topsides—the areas between the gunwales and the\nwaterline—are your attention-getters, for better or worse. Bright, shiny\ntopsides are a pleasure to behold, while faded, stained, chalky surfaces are a\nsad sight. But before you throw in the towel and decide to paint, see if the\nadvice here can help bring back your gelcoat and extend its life a while\nlonger:\n\n * Getting Tough Stains Out of Gel Coat\n * How to Restore Faded Gel Coat on a Boat\n * 10 Tips to Keep Gel Coat Gleaming\n\nIf it’s time to paint, you’ll need to decide whether to pay the pros at the\nboatyard to do it or tackle it yourself. If you want to DIY, be aware that, as\na general rule, two-part paints like Interlux Perfection are more durable than\nsingle-part paints, but can be harder to work with. They also require the use\nof high-quality cartridge-type respirators (not paper masks), plus eye\nprotection, gloves, and full paint suits. The warning on the paint cans and\nsafety sheets should not be ignored or taken lightly, as anyone who has worked\nwith these coatings will confirm.\n\nTwo-part paints like Interlux Perfection can be trickier to work with than\nsingle-part paints, but tend to provide longer-lasting results.\n\nSingle-part polyurethane/enamel paints like Interlux Brightside or Pettit\nEasypoxy are, as the name suggests, not as difficult to work with and are less\nexpensive. They are remarkably tough and durable, but in general shouldn’t be\nexpected to shine as long as two-part systems.\n\nWhether you use a two-part or one-part paint, your preparation work on the\ntopsides will require the use of solvents, sanders, rubbing compounds, and\nprimers in some combination to get the surface ready. The less you expose\nyourself to dust and chemicals during this process, the better. Especially\navoid breathing in sander dust and fumes from solvents and thinners. Remember\nthat toxins can be absorbed by the skin, too. Keep yourself covered.\n\nWhile it’s often possible to substitute brands of paint thinner or mineral\nspirits, if you’re not sure, be on the safe side and use the product\nrecommended by the paint maker. The same goes for primers.\n\nIf you have to remove a vinyl name and lettering, you can (carefully) use a\nheat gun or hair dryer and a razor blade, followed by lacquer thinner or Anti-\nBond spray. Or try the 3M Stripe-Off Wheel. For a painted-on name, a dedicated\nstripper like Interlux Interstrip 299E will work. Some marine pros use Easy\nOff Heavy-Duty Oven Cleaner. Anti-Bond is excellent for dealing with old,\nhard-to-remove adhesive.\n\nIf you’re not already adept with paint sprayers, the topsides of your boat\nwon’t be a good place to learn the necessary skills. Also, boatyards almost\nalways prohibit the use of sprayers by boat owners, especially in outside\nareas, for obvious reasons: If you’re a fellow owner in the yard it can be bad\nenough being downwind of a sloppy sander on a weekend, much less someone\nlaunching clouds of paint into the air.\n\nDIY boat painters keep a wide assortment of brushes and rollers handy.\nDepending on the job to be done they can be cheap and disposable or expensive\nand worth coddling. Photo by Doug Logan.\n\nFor boats larger than dinghy or skiff size, the best application method for\nmost owners will be to recruit a spouse or a friend and go with a combination\nof roller and brush: One person rolls on the paint and the other follows with\na brush, “tipping off” the paint, which just means smoothing down the\nstrippling left by the roller nap and blending the edges of the tracks. Pros\ntend to roll up and down and tip fore and aft. Use a very good fine-bristle\nbrush for the tipping and take care of it between coats. If you’re working\nalone, use a brush, not a roller. Again, lay the paint on up and down and\nsmooth it fore and aft.\n\nA note on foam brushes: Sometimes the good ones, meaning those made of denser\nfoam, can be better than good bristle brushes for certain paint and varnish\njobs where the coating is thin and fast-spreading. But a foam brush won't\nstand up to heavier paint for long and will begin to fold over after it's been\nloaded a few times. Test the foam brush before committing to it. When in\ndoubt, use a bristle brush.\n\nOnce you have all your gear and your methods organized and you get going, try\nto work at a good pace to keep a “wet edge” between strokes and covered areas,\nwhich helps keep the look smooth and uniform. Unless you’ve left an obvious\nholiday, resist the temptation to backtrack.\n\nNo matter what type or brand of paint you use, you’ll need to remove all dirt,\ndust, and—most important—wax from the boat. This means a thorough washing and\ndrying and then the use of a de-waxing solvent. Acetone is effective, or you\ncan go with a dedicated marine de-waxer like Awlprep Plus or Interlux\nFiberglass Surface Prep. Then sand and wipe down again. Be very careful to do\na thorough job here, because any remaining wax will compromise your paint job.\nAnd remember your respirator and gloves when working with solvents.\n\nUse a high-quality cartridge respirator—not just a paper mask—plus eye\nprotection, gloves, and full paint suit when working with old paint dust,\nthinners, solvents, or two-part paints.\n\nNow it’s time to fill any dings and gouges in your topsides with the\nrecommended filling and fairing compound. For small repairs both above and\nbelow the waterline, most pros recommend a two-part epoxy filler. Let the\nrepairs dry, then sand the whole surface smooth. If your topsides are in poor\ncondition you might want to use an aggressive 100-grit sandpaper, then sand\nagain with 150-grit. Vacuum up the dust, flog the topsides with towels, vacuum\nagain, then wipe everything down with solvent on rags or a tack cloth to pick\nup any remaining dust.\n\nWith a faired and smooth hull you can lay on the recommended coats of primer\nor topcoat, sanding between coats with a fine sandpaper (320- to 400-grit) and\ngetting some practice with the roll-and-tip method. Finally, after all that\nprep work, you can grab your painting partner, open up the cans of the good\nstuff, and get going on the final laps of the topsides—the 20 percent of your\nwork that gives you 99 percent of the satisfaction—laying on that facelift\nthat will make your boat turn heads at the dock and on the water. For more\ndetail, watch these two videos on preparing and painting the topside. The boat\nshown is made of wood, but the principles remain the same for fiberglass.\n\n## Painting the Deck\n\nFiberglass decks tend to take less abuse from chafing, dings, and glare than\ntopsides, but they’re still subject to UV degradation, the effects of freezing\nand thawing, and the stress of deck fittings like cleats and stanchions.\nFiberglass crazing is common in the decks of older boats, and most importantly\nwear and tear can eventually wreck the molded or painted non-skid surfaces\nneeded for sure footing.\n\nAbove: The molded-in foredeck nonskid on this boat was worn down over the\nyears and damaged by acid from bird droppings. Below: The nonskid areas were\ntaped off and painted with single-part Pettit Easypoxy polyurethane paint\nmixed with Interlux nonskid compound. Photo by Doug Logan.\n\nWith on deck-painting projects the most important step will be to carefully\ntape off hardware, handrails, hatches, etc. It would be ideal to remove these\nthings before painting, but in many cases it’s impossible or impractical. For\ncrazing and gouges, the same processes of sanding, filling, and fairing apply\nas they do in topsides projects. As for non-skid surfaces that were molded at\nthe factory, there’s no way to bring them back; the only solution is either to\nstick on an entirely new surface like Treadmaster, or paint the areas using\nthe same type of paint discussed in the section above on topsides, but laced\nwith a nonskid compound that will dry in place with the paint. You can get\npaint with nonskid material already mixed in, like Interlux InterDeck or\nPettit EZDecks, or you can buy your paint and nonskid compound separately and\nmix them yourself according to how aggressive you want your surfaces to be.\nDone correctly, a paint job with nonskid compound will provide better footing\nthan the original molded nonskid and will look neat and uniform to boot.\n\n## Painting the Bottom\n\nEven though your boat bottom lives only a bootstripe away from the topsides,\nit exists in a completely different world—a world in which paint is generally\nmeant to be sacrificed, not preserved. The majority of bottom paints—and there\nare dozens of them on the market—still contain copper (in the form of cuprous\noxide), the active ingredient in warding off barnacles and other marine\ngrowth. The paints are classified as hard at one end of the scale and soft at\nthe other, depending on the composition of the paint holding the copper. Soft\npaints are more actively “ablative”; they leach or slough off their copper\ninto the surrounding water faster than hard bottom paints. For more on the\ntypes available, and the boats and boating purposes they’re best suited for,\nsee Bottom Paint Basics.\n\nThere are dozens of bottom paints on the market, most still with copper as the\nactive ingredient. But as copper comes under increasing pressure as a biocide,\nnew non-copper-based paints like Pettit's Ultima ECO and zinc omadine-based\nePaints are coming to the forefront.\n\nBecause concentrations of copper in the water can be high enough in harbors\nand marinas to be damaging to the whole surrounding environment, copper paints\nare now prohibited in some areas. It’s a safe bet that copper paint will\neventually be phased out or banned, as was tributyltin-based paint (TBT), as\nalternatives improve. There are already some excellent alternatives like\nCoppercoat, in which an epoxy matrix holds fine copper powder that protects\nthe hull but doesn’t leach into the surrounding water, and ePaint, which uses\nmore benign antifouling agents like hydrogen peroxide and zinc omadine.\nIndustry powerhouse Pettit recently released Eco versions of their Hydrocoat\nand Ultima antifouling paints, using zinc omadine and a proprietary biocide\ncalled Econea (TM) to ward off barnacles and other hard growth. If you’re new\nto the game and your boat is new too, your choice will have to be based on\nwhether you’re going to use your boat in salt or fresh water (see Bottom Paint\nfor Freshwater Boats); whether the boat will live most of the time at a dock\nor mooring, or on a trailer; how often you plan to use it; whether an ultra-\nsmooth bottom is important to you; and whether there are any local\nrequirements or prohibitions you need to pay attention to. If you’re buying a\nused boat, the same considerations will apply. You might be able to re-coat\nthe bottom with the same type of paint that’s already on there if it’s in good\ncondition. (Covering hard copper paint with a softer ablative paint can work\nif the hard paint is in excellent condition, but trying to cover an ablative\npaint with a hard paint is asking for trouble. Refer to this chart for more\ninformation.)\n\nThe bottom paint on this old Boston Whaler has to be completely stripped off,\neither by professional soda- or shell-blasting, or with a chemical stripper\nand putty knife. The first way is expensive, the second way tedious. Photo by\nDoug Logan.\n\nIn some cases, though, especially if the bottom paint is falling off in flakes\nor patches, or it's the wrong kind of paint for your waters, the best approach\nwill simply be to strip the bottom and start over. It's an unpleasant\nnecessity (see Bottom Stripping Basics), but at least it gives you the chance\nfor a new beginning with a fair, smooth bottom. You can also take the\nopportunity to lay on an epoxy barrier coat before painting. This will help\nprevent water osmosis over the long haul, especially if your hull was laid up\nwith polyester instead of vinylester resin. Or you could use Coppercoat, which\nis already epoxy-based and, although expensive, lasts for years with no\nmaintenance.\n\nWhen using a multi-season ablative paint, many pros will apply either two or\nthree coats, with the bottom coat a different color from the upper coat(s) to\nshow through as an indicator of when the paint is getting thin. The more time\nyour boat spends in the water (as opposed to on a trailer, a lift, or a rack)\nthe more important your antifouling paint will be. In high-fouling saltwater\nareas, you may have to go in the water or hire a diver to clean the bottom\nonce or twice during the season.\n\nDon’t paint over any transducer fittings under the waterline, and never use a\ncopper-based antifouling paint directly on underwater metal parts or outdrives\nmade of aluminum, steel, or bronze. These parts need to be cleaned, primed,\nand painted with special metal paints like Interlux Trilux. Propellers can be\nsprayed with zinc-based antifoulants like Pettit Prop Coat. See Repainting My\nInboard-Outboard Drive: How do I Protect the Aluminum for more information\nspecific to drive units.\n\n## Time to Shine\n\nThere are dozens and dozens of products in the world of boat paints and their\nsupport supplies—too many, for sure, like the number of cereals in the\nsupermarket aisles. There’s overlap of purpose, and yes, some of the products\nare redundant and even unnecessary in some cases. However, as we said in the\nPreparation tips above, the paint makers have a strong interest in making your\nwork—and their products—look great and last a long time. So you won’t go wrong\nby simply picking a color and style of paint from whatever manufacturer you\nchoose, then following their instructions to the letter and using the products\nspecified. Just remember two things: First, most of the important work happens\nbefore the painting starts. Second, don’t ignore safety warnings. Keep\nyourself and your surroundings in good shape. Happy painting.\n\nEditor's Note: This article originally published May 2016 and was updated in\nMarch 2018.\n\n#### Liked it? 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All rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.boatus.com:80/boattech/articles/painting-tips.asp", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190615011302/http://www.boatus.com:80/boattech/articles/painting-tips.asp", "parsed_text": { "title": "Boat Painting Tips", "passages": [ "Slime and growth are relatively easy to remove while the bottom is still wet, but let the stuff dry and you will have to chisel it off. Fortunately most boat yards pressure wash the bottom as soon as they haul the boat, and many will also knock off hard growth with a long-handled scraper.", "The adhesion of the new paint is only as good as that of the paint under it, so watch for signs of adhesion failure. Anywhere the old paint is flaking or lifting, scrape exposed edges with a knife or small chisel. If the paint zips off, the bottom may need to be stripped of paint.", "You may also have to strip the bottom if you are changing paint type. For example, the aggressive solvents in vinyl paints lift other types of bottom paints, so if you are applying vinyl, any non-vinyl paint has to come off. And soft, sloughing paints are a poor undercoat for anything other than a fresh coat of the same.", "Using a 2\" hook scraper is one stripping method with less potential for injury to both you and the planet, and this is often the easiest method as well. If you decide to use a chemical stripper, be sure it is one formulated for fiberglass; regular strippers will attack the gelcoat. Always follow closely manufacturers’ instructions and warnings.", "When the old paint is in good condition, in general you need only sand it, wash it, tape the waterline, and roll on a fresh coat or two. A grinder loaded with 80-grit disks on a foam pad can quickly prepare a hull for recoating, but it can also chew through the paint and into the laminate in an instant. If you lack experience with this powerful tool; 80-grit paper in a random orbit sander or a finishing sander will do the same job with less risk to the hull. Do not use a belt sander; it is designed to make things flat and that is the effect it will have on your hull.", "Many boat yards now prohibit normal power sanding because of the dust it generates. The solution is a shop-vac and a random-orbit sander with a vacuum hose connection. If you don't want to buy a new sander, slip a length of plastic hose over the dust bag mount on your old palm sander and tape the other end into the shop-vac hose. Either rig will capture most of the toxic dust sanding generates-but not all of it. Be sure to wear a tight-fitting respirator-not a paper mask-while sanding. Also wear earplugs to shut out the din of the sander and the vac; you'll save your hearing and find the work much less tiring.", "Even if you aren't stripping the bottom, it is good practice to sand away most of the previous application. This avoids a thick build-up that will turn brittle and cause new paint to flake. A different color first coat provides a flag that signals when you have sanded enough.", "Toxicity comes not just from the sand paper, but from the old paint, particularly as it becomes airborne. It's difficult, even with good capturing equipment, to prevent this entirely. Thus extreme care must be taken to protect you, others and the environment. Often this job may best be done by qualified professionals.", "A hull that has not been previously painted has mold release wax on the fiberglass that will interfere with paint adhesion unless you remove it. Clean the hull surface thoroughly with dewaxing solvent and plenty of clean rags before you sand; otherwise sanding drags the wax into the scratches and it will be that much harder to remove.", "Sand the dewaxed hull lightly with 80-grit paper before applying the first coat of paint-the flag coat-which should be a different color from the top coat(s).", "Run the can in a paint shaker for at least 5 minutes to get even distribution of the ingredients. Let it run for 10 or 15 minutes if it's been on the shelf a while. In the absence of a shaker, pour half the paint into a mixing bucket so you can mix the remaining half vigorously without sloshing paint onto the ground. Keep dredging up the substance off the bottom of the can until the bottom feels clean to the touch of your paddle. Slowly stir in what you poured off until the paint is uniform in color and consistency. You may also want to carefully use a paint stirring paddle which you can insert into an electric drill. These are commonly found in most hardware stores and paint stores.", "Roll the paint onto the hull using a short-nap roller cover. An extension for the handle will make painting the keel easier and keep you clear of the inevitable droplets the roller will sling. Wear sleeves and gloves to keep the paint off your skin.", "Fill your paint tray with paint. Dip your roller, unload it on the tray slope, and roll it up and down on the hull, i.e. from waterline to keel. Work fast as many bottom paints dry quickly. Each time you refill the paint tray, first stir the paint in the can to keep the contents in suspension.", "By the time you work all the way around the hull, many bottom paints will be dry enough to overcoat. Check the specifications on the paint you are using. A second coat lengthens the life of almost any bottom paint; copolymers benefit from 3 or 4 coats. No sanding or other prep is needed between coats. Save some paint for the areas under the stand or cradle pads. Many prefer to put 3 or more coats around the water line and a foot or more below that because this is normally the area where most wear occurs and most fouling occurs.", "Let bottom paint dry at least overnight before you put masking tape on it to paint the bootstripe. Get hard bottom paint into the water within the time specified on the label.", "Because of environmental concerns, increasing regulations which vary with locality and continuous research and development by leading paint companies, this subject is evolving continuously. For a thorough, helpful and recent discussion, see \"Antifouling 101 — A Comprehensive Guide\" by Interlux, written by Jim Seidel, Assistant Marketing Manager. It was released in early 2012. This may be found in this Antifouling 101 Guide by Interlux. Our reference to this material should not be construed to indicate that BoatUS endorses any one brand of paint or methodology over another." ] }, "parsed_md": "Boat Painting Tips - BoatTECH - BoatUS\n\nGet a Quote Become a Member Renew Membership\n\nProducts & Services\n\n * Boat Insurance\n\n * Boat Towing Coverage\n * Mechanical Breakdown\n * Agreed Hull Value\n * Actual Cash Value\n * Liability Only\n * Insurance Payment Options\n * Claims Information\n * FAQ\n\n * Boat Towing\n\n * Towing Service Agreement\n * FAQ\n\n * Membership\n\n * Consumer Affairs\n * Plans\n * Savings\n * FAQ\n\n * Boat Lettering\n\n * Boat Names\n * Installation Instructions\n * Shipping & Handling Information\n * Contact Us\n * FAQ\n\n * Boat Loans\n\n * FAQ\n\n * BoatUS App\n\nExpert Advice\n\n * Boats & Tow Vehicles\n\n * New & Used Boats\n\n * Fishing\n * Runabouts\n * Pontoons\n * Powercruisers\n * Sailboats\n * Sportboats\n\n * Buying & Selling Advice\n * Trailers & Trailering\n\n * Maintenance\n * Techniques\n * Tow Vehicles\n\n * How-To & DIY\n\n * Make & Create\n * Makeovers & Refitting\n * Install & Repair\n\n * Accessories\n * Electronics\n * Exterior\n * Hardware\n * Interior\n * Systems\n\n * Maintenance\n\n * Cleaning\n * Exterior\n * Systems\n\n * Skills, Tips & Tools\n\n * News & Issues\n\n * Boaters’ Rights\n * Consumer Affairs\n * Environment & Clean Water\n * Government Affairs\n * Legal\n\n * Safety & Prevention\n\n * Boat Safety\n * Hurricanes\n * Insurance\n * Navigational Hazards\n * Personal Safety\n * Towing\n\n * Technology\n\n * Design\n * Electronics\n\n * Apps\n\n * Motors, Engines, Propulsion\n\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Cruising\n * Fishing\n\n * Electronics\n * Equipment\n * Maintenance\n * Techniques\n\n * Sailing\n * Watersports\n * Books & Movies\n * Communication & Etiquette\n * Contests & Sweepstakes\n * Education\n\n * Colleges & Tech Schools\n\n * Food, Drink & Entertainment\n * Gear\n * People\n * Best Day on the Water\n * Pets\n * Travel & Destinations\n\n * Seamanship\n\n * Anchors & Anchoring\n * Boat Handling\n * Navigation\n * Ropework\n * Weather\n\nGet a Boat Insurance Quote Upgrade Towing Become a Member Renew Membership\nLogin to My Account File a Boat Insurance Claim Design Boat Lettering Apply\nfor a Boat Loan Download BoatUS App Obtain MMSI Number Take a Free Online\nSafety Course\n\nCall For a Tow 800-391-4869\n\n * Membership\n * Search\n\n * Service Locator\n\nGet a Quote\n\nBecome a Member\n\nRenew Membership\n\nProducts & Services Expert Advice\n\nGet a Boat Insurance Quote Upgrade Towing Become a Member Renew Membership\nLogin to My Account File a Boat Insurance Claim Design Boat Lettering Apply\nfor a Boat Loan Download BoatUS App Obtain MMSI Number Take a Free Online\nSafety Course\n\nBoat Insurance Membership\n\nBoat Towing Boat Lettering\n\nBoat Loans BoatUS App\n\nBoats & Tow Vehicles How-To & DIY Lifestyle\n\nNews & Issues Safety & Prevention Seamanship\n\nTechnology\n\n# Tips for Painting Boats\n\nBy BoatUS Editorial Staff\n\n * Always follow manufacturer's instructions and safety precautions as to applying new paint and dealing with paint already on boat.\n * Spread plastic on the ground to collect and dispose of paint chips, sanding dust, and drips.\n * Never leave bare wood exposed, it will affect your finish.\n * Wipe down and sand the surface free of wax coating.\n * Previously unpainted hulls must be cleaned with a dewaxing solvent to ensure paint adhesion.\n * Optimal painting conditions are when the temperature is 50-80°F and relative humidity is below 65%.\n * Apply paint or varnish on a medium temperature, low humidity low wind day for optimum drying and no dripping.\n * Several thin coats are better than one thick coat.\n * Wear protective clothing, especially for eyes and hands\n\n## Applying Bottom Paint\n\nPreparation required for a successful bottom paint job begins as soon as the\nhull clears the water.\n\n### Clean\n\nSlime and growth are relatively easy to remove while the bottom is still wet,\nbut let the stuff dry and you will have to chisel it off. Fortunately most\nboat yards pressure wash the bottom as soon as they haul the boat, and many\nwill also knock off hard growth with a long-handled scraper.\n\n### Strip\n\nThe adhesion of the new paint is only as good as that of the paint under it,\nso watch for signs of adhesion failure. Anywhere the old paint is flaking or\nlifting, scrape exposed edges with a knife or small chisel. If the paint zips\noff, the bottom may need to be stripped of paint.\n\nYou may also have to strip the bottom if you are changing paint type. For\nexample, the aggressive solvents in vinyl paints lift other types of bottom\npaints, so if you are applying vinyl, any non-vinyl paint has to come off. And\nsoft, sloughing paints are a poor undercoat for anything other than a fresh\ncoat of the same.\n\nUsing a 2\" hook scraper is one stripping method with less potential for injury\nto both you and the planet, and this is often the easiest method as well. If\nyou decide to use a chemical stripper, be sure it is one formulated for\nfiberglass; regular strippers will attack the gelcoat. Always follow closely\nmanufacturers’ instructions and warnings.\n\n### Sand\n\nWhen the old paint is in good condition, in general you need only sand it,\nwash it, tape the waterline, and roll on a fresh coat or two. A grinder loaded\nwith 80-grit disks on a foam pad can quickly prepare a hull for recoating, but\nit can also chew through the paint and into the laminate in an instant. If you\nlack experience with this powerful tool; 80-grit paper in a random orbit\nsander or a finishing sander will do the same job with less risk to the hull.\nDo not use a belt sander; it is designed to make things flat and that is the\neffect it will have on your hull.\n\nMany boat yards now prohibit normal power sanding because of the dust it\ngenerates. The solution is a shop-vac and a random-orbit sander with a vacuum\nhose connection. If you don't want to buy a new sander, slip a length of\nplastic hose over the dust bag mount on your old palm sander and tape the\nother end into the shop-vac hose. Either rig will capture most of the toxic\ndust sanding generates-but not all of it. Be sure to wear a tight-fitting\nrespirator-not a paper mask-while sanding. Also wear earplugs to shut out the\ndin of the sander and the vac; you'll save your hearing and find the work much\nless tiring.\n\nEven if you aren't stripping the bottom, it is good practice to sand away most\nof the previous application. This avoids a thick build-up that will turn\nbrittle and cause new paint to flake. A different color first coat provides a\nflag that signals when you have sanded enough.\n\nToxicity comes not just from the sand paper, but from the old paint,\nparticularly as it becomes airborne. It's difficult, even with good capturing\nequipment, to prevent this entirely. Thus extreme care must be taken to\nprotect you, others and the environment. Often this job may best be done by\nqualified professionals.\n\n### Bare Fiberglass\n\nA hull that has not been previously painted has mold release wax on the\nfiberglass that will interfere with paint adhesion unless you remove it. Clean\nthe hull surface thoroughly with dewaxing solvent and plenty of clean rags\nbefore you sand; otherwise sanding drags the wax into the scratches and it\nwill be that much harder to remove.\n\nSand the dewaxed hull lightly with 80-grit paper before applying the first\ncoat of paint-the flag coat-which should be a different color from the top\ncoat(s).\n\n### Stir\n\nRun the can in a paint shaker for at least 5 minutes to get even distribution\nof the ingredients. Let it run for 10 or 15 minutes if it's been on the shelf\na while. In the absence of a shaker, pour half the paint into a mixing bucket\nso you can mix the remaining half vigorously without sloshing paint onto the\nground. Keep dredging up the substance off the bottom of the can until the\nbottom feels clean to the touch of your paddle. Slowly stir in what you poured\noff until the paint is uniform in color and consistency. You may also want to\ncarefully use a paint stirring paddle which you can insert into an electric\ndrill. These are commonly found in most hardware stores and paint stores.\n\n### Roll\n\nRoll the paint onto the hull using a short-nap roller cover. An extension for\nthe handle will make painting the keel easier and keep you clear of the\ninevitable droplets the roller will sling. Wear sleeves and gloves to keep the\npaint off your skin.\n\nFill your paint tray with paint. Dip your roller, unload it on the tray slope,\nand roll it up and down on the hull, i.e. from waterline to keel. Work fast as\nmany bottom paints dry quickly. Each time you refill the paint tray, first\nstir the paint in the can to keep the contents in suspension.\n\nBy the time you work all the way around the hull, many bottom paints will be\ndry enough to overcoat. Check the specifications on the paint you are using. A\nsecond coat lengthens the life of almost any bottom paint; copolymers benefit\nfrom 3 or 4 coats. No sanding or other prep is needed between coats. Save some\npaint for the areas under the stand or cradle pads. Many prefer to put 3 or\nmore coats around the water line and a foot or more below that because this is\nnormally the area where most wear occurs and most fouling occurs.\n\nLet bottom paint dry at least overnight before you put masking tape on it to\npaint the bootstripe. Get hard bottom paint into the water within the time\nspecified on the label.\n\n### Types of Paints and Other Issues\n\nBecause of environmental concerns, increasing regulations which vary with\nlocality and continuous research and development by leading paint companies,\nthis subject is evolving continuously. For a thorough, helpful and recent\ndiscussion, see \"Antifouling 101 — A Comprehensive Guide\" by Interlux, written\nby Jim Seidel, Assistant Marketing Manager. It was released in early 2012.\nThis may be found in this Antifouling 101 Guide by Interlux. 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490,884	How To Tune a Bass Guitar	To tune a bass guitar with a tuner, turn the tuner on and play the first string on your guitar. If the tuner lights up red, turn the corresponding tuning peg and try playing the string again. Keep doing this until the tuner lights up green and then repeat with the rest of the strings on your guitar. If you don't have a tuner, find another instrument that's in tune, like a keyboard or a different guitar. Then, play the notes on that instrument that correspond with the strings on your guitar. Adjust your guitar strings with the tuning pegs until the notes match the other instrument.	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It's also better because you can tune each individual string, instead of getting one reference string and tuning the rest of the strings to it.", "Open Strings - Down below I will talk about playing Open Strings. To play an Open String means to play a string without fretting anything. So that's why it's called Open.", "The picture above shows you each string on the guitar, it's same note on the Piano or Keyboard. Just follow the picture for each individual string and tune the string until it matches the keyboard or piano. Make sure you use the 'Middle C' on the picture as a reference point so you dont tune your guitar an octave too low, or too high.", "thatnk you i thought you could i play by ear so i am so glad you can i hate tuners Awesome", "thanks bro God bless +23407034212346 pls I would love to learn how to bass guitar from you pls just call me or send me a text or email me thank you and God bless", "Just like the other guy said, it was exactly what I was looking for. I just bought this bass yesterday. Thank you." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Tune a Bass Guitar using a Piano - Get-Tuned.com\n\nARTICLES\n\nINSTRUMENTS\n\nONLINE TUNERS\n\nAPP\n\n# Tuning a Bass Guitar using a Piano\n\nTuning your bass guitar with a Piano or Keyboard is a simple task. It is\npretty easy and good for beginners because your only playing open strings on\nthe guitar, so you can have a free hand to turn the pegs while the piano and\nthe guitar are resonating. It's also better because you can tune each\nindividual string, instead of getting one reference string and tuning the rest\nof the strings to it.\n\nOpen Strings - Down below I will talk about playing Open Strings. To play an\nOpen String means to play a string without fretting anything. So that's why\nit's called Open.\n\n## How to Tune a Bass Guitar using a Piano\n\nThe picture above shows you each string on the guitar, it's same note on the\nPiano or Keyboard. Just follow the picture for each individual string and tune\nthe string until it matches the keyboard or piano. Make sure you use the\n'Middle C' on the picture as a reference point so you dont tune your guitar an\noctave too low, or too high.\n\nCongratulations on tuning your bass guitar!\n\nComments (10)\n\nPages \| 1\n\n#### No professor in music\n\nIs it true there is no professor in music?\n\nby kisco chingangu on Jan 19, 2020 \| 9:35 AM\n\nNice,but what about the tuning for the piano\n\nby Jm on Dec 23, 2018 \| 1:57 PM\n\nThanks a great help\n\nby Jude on Nov 24, 2018 \| 1:57 AM\n\nI has really helped me ..i used to feel atranded without a chromatic tuner\nthanks anyway..\n\nby BassistPhenyo on Aug 21, 2016 \| 2:32 AM\n\nI has really helped me ..i used to feel atranded without a chromatic tuner\nthanks anyway..\n\nby BassistPhenyo on Aug 21, 2016 \| 2:17 AM\n\nI has really help me ..i used to feel atranded without a chromatic tuner\nthanks anyway..\n\nby BassistPhenyo on Aug 21, 2016 \| 2:17 AM\n\n#### tuning acoustic bass\n\nthatnk you i thought you could i play by ear so i am so glad you can i hate\ntuners Awesome\n\nby Thank you so much on Feb 11, 2016 \| 1:54 PM\n\nthanks bro God bless +23407034212346 pls I would love to learn how to bass\nguitar from you pls just call me or send me a text or email me thank you and\nGod bless\n\nby richy praise on Sep 19, 2015 \| 4:16 PM\n\nJust like the other guy said, it was exactly what I was looking for. I just\nbought this bass yesterday. Thank you.\n\nby Chris Williams on Apr 10, 2015 \| 12:59 AM\n\njust what i was looking for. thanks\n\nby bdawg on Mar 30, 2015 \| 5:15 PM\n\nPages \| 1\n\nMake A Comment\n\nCopyright © 2020 Get-Tuned.com ALL rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.dawsons.co.uk:80/blog/bass-guitar-tuning-guide", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170406231236/http://www.dawsons.co.uk:80/blog/bass-guitar-tuning-guide", "parsed_text": { "title": "Bass Guitar Tuning Guide", "passages": [ "This question has come up a lot recently and whilst writing this post I’ve been mindful to keep things simple and avoid the theoretical element of tuning, as it might leave the majority of people who are new to bass playing ‘in the wilderness’ so to speak.", "It goes without saying, to a degree, that you should always practice playing whilst being in tune because this will ensure that your ears will become accustomed to hearing the correct pitch of the instrument, the proper intervals within scales and, if you’re interested in playing them on bass, chords too. It also means that you’ll be able to jam with other instruments, amaze your audiences and become a rock star...potentially!", "Solely using your ears to tune your bass could help to improve your understanding of pitch and there are a number of ways to do this. The below method is probably the most commonly used way of tuning a Bass. Another method which you may have seen, uses natural harmonics produced between the fifth fret of the lower string and the seventh fret of the next higher. The dissonance of the miss-aligned frequencies of the strings produces a pulse which you can then alter until the pulse disappears. It’s worth saying at this point that, like the guitar, the bass is not a perfect instrument (in terms of tuning of course, it’s perfect in every other way) and due to this, tuning one is a series of ‘compromises’ even if your bass is almost perfectly set up. This is because to be absolutely spot on, each fret would need to be spaced minutely differently for each string, due to something called equal temperament.", "The standard 4 string bass is tuned (thickest to thinnest string – lowest to highest note) as follows; E, A, D, G. The same as a guitar in standard tuning, simply an octave lower. The differences start to take shape when you add more strings to the equation. 5 string basses are tuned (thickest to thinnest string – lowest to highest note) B, E, A, D, G and in the case of a tenor bass it would be E, A, D, G, C. Finally, a 6 string bass is generally tuned as follows B, E, A, D, G, B, C.", "Here is the first way many of us learned to tune our basses. You need to get the thickest E string to the correct pitch first. This is where a tuner or a keyboard comes in handy. If you live in the US I have heard that the dialling tone is an F note, so you could use that as a reference point (if you are really desperate!). Having listened to our dialling tone in the U.K, it seems to be close to a B flat, which isn’t too handy for our predicament. Anyway I digress!", "As per the above pic, put your finger on the 5th fret on the thick E string. That should match the tone on the open A string. Turn the A Machine head/tuning peg until they match. (use the “nee, nah” method I explained above)", "Put your finger on the 5th fret on the A string. That should match the tone on the open D string. Turn the D Machine head/tuning peg until they match.", "Put your finger on the 5th fret on the D string. That should match the tone on the open G string. Turn the G Machine head/tuning peg until they match.", "If you struggle to hear the difference between the tuning note and the string you are trying to tune try to imagine a Fire/Ambulance siren the “Nee, Nah”. Which of the two notes is the “Nee” and which is the “Nah”. The “Nee” is the highest pitch. So if your string is the “Nee” it needs to be loosened until it matches the sound on the clip.", "Regardless of how good you are at tuning your Bass “on the fly”, nothing beats owning a good tuner. A tuner is a vital element of your equipment if you’re playing live, or simply jamming.", "A Guide To The Different Types Of Guitar Tuners A tuner is essential regardless of your playing style – here’s a guide to the different guitar tuners available When learning to play, it’s easy...", "How To Tune A Guitar Knowing how to tune a guitar is an essential skill for any guitarist – here’s an outline of how to do it Regardless of how...", "A Mini Guide To Slide Guitar Here, we take a look at slide guitar – one of the most distinctive and expressive guitar techniques Slide guitar is the technique of using...", "Electric Guitar Strings Guide How important are guitar strings to your tone? The answer is...Very! Read on to find out why. 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The electric guitar bridge has evolved massively over the..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Bass Guitar Tuning Guide \| Dawsons Music\n\nDawsons Music\n\n * Home\n * Shop Online\n * Buying Guides\n * How to Guides\n\n * Guitars\n * Keyboards & Pianos\n * Drums & Percussion\n * Computer Music\n * Recording Equipment\n * PA & DJ equipment\n * Orchestral\n * Fun Stuff\n\n * Artist Profiles\n * News & Events\n\n * Altrincham\n * Bangor\n * Basingstoke\n * Chester\n * Huddersfield\n * Leeds\n * Liverpool\n * Manchester\n * Reading\n * Warrington\n * Product News\n\n * Guitars\n * Keyboards & Pianos\n * Drums & Percussion\n * Computer Music\n * Recording Equipment\n * PA & DJ Equipment\n * Orchestral\n\nYou are here: Home / How to Guides / Guitars / Bass Guitar Tuning Guide\n\n# Bass Guitar Tuning Guide\n\nAugust 30, 2014 By Lee Wrathe\n\n## How to get your low-end in check...\n\n### How do I tune my Bass?\n\nThis question has come up a lot recently and whilst writing this post I’ve\nbeen mindful to keep things simple and avoid the theoretical element of\ntuning, as it might leave the majority of people who are new to bass playing\n‘in the wilderness’ so to speak.\n\nIt goes without saying, to a degree, that you should always practice playing\nwhilst being in tune because this will ensure that your ears will become\naccustomed to hearing the correct pitch of the instrument, the proper\nintervals within scales and, if you’re interested in playing them on bass,\nchords too. It also means that you’ll be able to jam with other instruments,\namaze your audiences and become a rock star...potentially!\n\n### Use you Ears\n\nSolely using your ears to tune your bass could help to improve your\nunderstanding of pitch and there are a number of ways to do this. The below\nmethod is probably the most commonly used way of tuning a Bass. Another method\nwhich you may have seen, uses natural harmonics produced between the fifth\nfret of the lower string and the seventh fret of the next higher. The\ndissonance of the miss-aligned frequencies of the strings produces a pulse\nwhich you can then alter until the pulse disappears. It’s worth saying at this\npoint that, like the guitar, the bass is not a perfect instrument (in terms of\ntuning of course, it’s perfect in every other way) and due to this, tuning one\nis a series of ‘compromises’ even if your bass is almost perfectly set up.\nThis is because to be absolutely spot on, each fret would need to be spaced\nminutely differently for each string, due to something called equal\ntemperament.\n\n### Different strings, for different notes\n\nThe standard 4 string bass is tuned (thickest to thinnest string – lowest to\nhighest note) as follows; E, A, D, G. The same as a guitar in standard tuning,\nsimply an octave lower. The differences start to take shape when you add more\nstrings to the equation. 5 string basses are tuned (thickest to thinnest\nstring – lowest to highest note) B, E, A, D, G and in the case of a tenor bass\nit would be E, A, D, G, C. Finally, a 6 string bass is generally tuned as\nfollows B, E, A, D, G, B, C.\n\n### Guide Tone\n\nHere is the first way many of us learned to tune our basses. You need to get\nthe thickest E string to the correct pitch first. This is where a tuner or a\nkeyboard comes in handy. If you live in the US I have heard that the dialling\ntone is an F note, so you could use that as a reference point (if you are\nreally desperate!). Having listened to our dialling tone in the U.K, it seems\nto be close to a B flat, which isn’t too handy for our predicament. Anyway I\ndigress!\n\nHere’s our quick step guide to tuning your 4 string bass, relative to itself,\nin standard tuning.\n\n * As per the above pic, put your finger on the 5th fret on the thick E string. That should match the tone on the open A string. Turn the A Machine head/tuning peg until they match. (use the “nee, nah” method I explained above)\n * Put your finger on the 5th fret on the A string. That should match the tone on the open D string. Turn the D Machine head/tuning peg until they match.\n * Put your finger on the 5th fret on the D string. That should match the tone on the open G string. Turn the G Machine head/tuning peg until they match.\n\nIf you struggle to hear the difference between the tuning note and the string\nyou are trying to tune try to imagine a Fire/Ambulance siren the “Nee, Nah”.\nWhich of the two notes is the “Nee” and which is the “Nah”. The “Nee” is the\nhighest pitch. So if your string is the “Nee” it needs to be loosened until it\nmatches the sound on the clip.\n\nGot all that?...Good work!\n\nRegardless of how good you are at tuning your Bass “on the fly”, nothing beats\nowning a good tuner. A tuner is a vital element of your equipment if you’re\nplaying live, or simply jamming.\n\nHere are our 5 Great Guitar Tuner Pedals to check out.\n\n### Related Articles:\n\n * A Guide To The Different Types Of Guitar Tuners A tuner is essential regardless of your playing style – here’s a guide to the different guitar tuners available When learning to play, it’s easy...\n * How To Tune A Guitar Knowing how to tune a guitar is an essential skill for any guitarist – here’s an outline of how to do it Regardless of how...\n * A Mini Guide To Slide Guitar Here, we take a look at slide guitar – one of the most distinctive and expressive guitar techniques Slide guitar is the technique of using...\n * Electric Guitar Strings Guide How important are guitar strings to your tone? The answer is...Very! Read on to find out why. 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Or maybe you play with open tunings, which is quite rare among bass players, especially among beginners. You can also use a tuning fork (the mechanical ancestor of the tuner) or ask another band member who plays an instrument that doesn't need to be tuned (digital or acoustic piano) to give you an A. Here is the workflow for each method.", "Electronic tuners, regardless of whether diatonic (only the seven notes in a scale) or chromatic (adds half-tone sharp and flat notes), will help you tune your instrument easily. This tutorial only applies to standard bass tuning with a fourth between strings. The open notes of a 4-string bass (from thickest to thinest) are: E, A, D, G. 5-string bass guitars add a low B and 6-string bass guitars a high C.", "Desktop tuner: usually the best choice when you buy your first bass guitar because it's very useful for rehearsals after practicing at home. It generally has a 1/4\" input and output to connect the bass and amp in series, and sometimes even an integrated mic to capture the sound from your amp. This allows you to tune your instrument without connecting it to the tuner (however, do note that the source should be clear and not polluted by other signals). Some tuners also generate a signal equivalent to an A.", "Clip-on tuner: this very trendy tuner model is as convenient as unsightly. It must be clipped on the headstock and requires no connections. It's practical on stage, quite reliable and affordable.", "Tuner stompbox: the best tool on stage because it's hands-free and you can switch it with your feet. Moreover, it also offers better readability on stages where lighting is an issue. But it needs to be connected to your bass and is slightly more expensive.", "Power on your tuner, connect it to your instrument (if needed), and play each string independently while tuning it carefully. Tuners generally offer an LED display (with a red/green color code to help you out) or a pointer indicating the pitch; sometimes they feature both (LEDs are better on stage). Some electronic tuners offer an auto-tune function or are calibrated for open strings. I recommend this option to beginners to avoid looking for the right tone across three octaves...", "Don't panic! You can do without it under certain conditions... You just need a reference tone to tune a single string. Tuning the other strings will then be a breeze. If you're at home and need an A, just grab the closet phone you have. This tip is worth gold because the dial tone gives you a reference A at 440Hz, which corresponds to your A string fretted at the 12th fret (fig. 1). You can also find this note by gently placing you finger on the A string right at the 12th fret. While at it, be careful not to press the string down to the fretboard; in fact, you should play the string as if it was an open string while lightly touching the string along the fret with your finger when you hit it (fig. 2). The tone generated is called a natural harmonic. It is very practical because it resonates like an open string and you still have your hands free to turn the machine heads. Once it's done, carry on the exact same way going to the 5th fret and playing a chord.", "Start with the E string. Play a natural harmonic on the 7th fret of the A string and, at the same time, play the natural harmonic on the 5th fret of the E string. Both notes should sound the same (forming a unison) and they ought to be an A. If the two notes are not in unison you will hear a beating (oscillation). When this beating starts to disappear, it means that you are close to the perfect tuning. The E string will be perfectly tuned when the beating disappears completely and both notes are in unison (fig. 3). Now, it's the turn of the D string: play a natural harmonic at the 5th fret of the A string and at the 7th fret on the D string. They should produce a D in unison (fig. 4). Now, make the same with the G string (fig. 5) using the same fingering. Here you have an example of all these pretty notes: first the A at 440Hz, then the same tone as a natural harmonic and, finally, all steps described above.", "This technique takes some time to master but is ideal to tune your instrument very quickly. And it allows you to tune your instrument when you only have a reference A. Personally, the name of my tuner is Mary, since I tune my instrument on the piano of my lovely band mate Mary and it only takes me 20 seconds. I really recommend you to learn this method because it will also train your ears, which are as crucial as your fingers if you want to become a good musician!", "Cookies help us improve performance, enhance user experience and deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more." ] }, "parsed_md": "Best ways to tune your Bass Guitar - Audiofanzine\n\n* Log in\n* Become a member\n\nAudiofanzine: Online magazine and community for musicians and sound engineers\n\nBass Guitars\n\n * Products\n * News\n * Media\n * Articles\n * Tutorials\n * User reviews\n * Price\n * Classifieds\n * Forums\n\n * < All articles\n\n# How to Tune a Bass Guitar\n\nGetting started\n\n## Everything You Need to Know About Tuning a Bass Guitar\n\nBy David LO PAT on 06/15/2013\n\n * Comment\n * 2 comments\n\n * Like\n * Tweet\n * +1\n * Pin it\n * Submit\n * share shares\n\nYou can kill yourself playing badass bass lines, but if you're not in tune\nwith the rest of the band then none of it'll matter. Here are some methods for\ntuning your bass if you're a beginner.\n\nWhat do you need?\n\nNowadays, most people use an electronic tuner, which is still the most\nconvenient way for electric instruments and allows you to tune during a song\nwhile other band members keep on playing as loud as they can. But you'll\nrarely have to tune your instrument during a song, unless you haven't done\nthat before starting to play. Or maybe you play with open tunings, which is\nquite rare among bass players, especially among beginners. You can also use a\ntuning fork (the mechanical ancestor of the tuner) or ask another band member\nwho plays an instrument that doesn't need to be tuned (digital or acoustic\npiano) to give you an A. Here is the workflow for each method.\n\nYou have a tuner\n\nElectronic tuners, regardless of whether diatonic (only the seven notes in a\nscale) or chromatic (adds half-tone sharp and flat notes), will help you tune\nyour instrument easily. This tutorial only applies to standard bass tuning\nwith a fourth between strings. The open notes of a 4-string bass (from\nthickest to thinest) are: E, A, D, G. 5-string bass guitars add a low B and\n6-string bass guitars a high C.\n\nThere are different options to choose from in the tuner market:\n\n * Desktop tuner: usually the best choice when you buy your first bass guitar because it's very useful for rehearsals after practicing at home. It generally has a 1/4\" input and output to connect the bass and amp in series, and sometimes even an integrated mic to capture the sound from your amp. This allows you to tune your instrument without connecting it to the tuner (however, do note that the source should be clear and not polluted by other signals). Some tuners also generate a signal equivalent to an A.\n * Clip-on tuner: this very trendy tuner model is as convenient as unsightly. It must be clipped on the headstock and requires no connections. It's practical on stage, quite reliable and affordable.\n * Tuner stompbox: the best tool on stage because it's hands-free and you can switch it with your feet. Moreover, it also offers better readability on stages where lighting is an issue. But it needs to be connected to your bass and is slightly more expensive.\n\nPower on your tuner, connect it to your instrument (if needed), and play each\nstring independently while tuning it carefully. Tuners generally offer an LED\ndisplay (with a red/green color code to help you out) or a pointer indicating\nthe pitch; sometimes they feature both (LEDs are better on stage). Some\nelectronic tuners offer an auto-tune function or are calibrated for open\nstrings. I recommend this option to beginners to avoid looking for the right\ntone across three octaves...\n\nDid you forget your tuner?\n\nDon't panic! You can do without it under certain conditions... You just need a\nreference tone to tune a single string. Tuning the other strings will then be\na breeze. If you're at home and need an A, just grab the closet phone you\nhave. This tip is worth gold because the dial tone gives you a reference A at\n440Hz, which corresponds to your A string fretted at the 12th fret (fig. 1).\nYou can also find this note by gently placing you finger on the A string right\nat the 12th fret. While at it, be careful not to press the string down to the\nfretboard; in fact, you should play the string as if it was an open string\nwhile lightly touching the string along the fret with your finger when you hit\nit (fig. 2). The tone generated is called a natural harmonic. It is very\npractical because it resonates like an open string and you still have your\nhands free to turn the machine heads. Once it's done, carry on the exact same\nway going to the 5th fret and playing a chord.\n\nFigure 1\| Figure 2 \n---\|--- \n \nStart with the E string. Play a natural harmonic on the 7th fret of the A\nstring and, at the same time, play the natural harmonic on the 5th fret of the\nE string. Both notes should sound the same (forming a unison) and they ought\nto be an A. If the two notes are not in unison you will hear a beating\n(oscillation). When this beating starts to disappear, it means that you are\nclose to the perfect tuning. The E string will be perfectly tuned when the\nbeating disappears completely and both notes are in unison (fig. 3). Now, it's\nthe turn of the D string: play a natural harmonic at the 5th fret of the A\nstring and at the 7th fret on the D string. They should produce a D in unison\n(fig. 4). Now, make the same with the G string (fig. 5) using the same\nfingering. Here you have an example of all these pretty notes: first the A at\n440Hz, then the same tone as a natural harmonic and, finally, all steps\ndescribed above.\n\n00:0000:00\n\nFigure 3\| Figure 4\| Figure 5 \n---\|---\|--- \n \nThis technique takes some time to master but is ideal to tune your instrument\nvery quickly. And it allows you to tune your instrument when you only have a\nreference A. Personally, the name of my tuner is Mary, since I tune my\ninstrument on the piano of my lovely band mate Mary and it only takes me 20\nseconds. I really recommend you to learn this method because it will also\ntrain your ears, which are as crucial as your fingers if you want to become a\ngood musician!\n\nPost a comment 2 comments\n\n * Like\n * Tweet\n * +1\n * Pin it\n * Submit\n * share shares\n\nViewers of this article also read...\n\n * How to Change Bass Guitar Strings\n * The Best Virtual Electric Bass Guitars\n * The Best Strings for Electric Guitar\n * Setting the Controls of a Passive Bass Guitar\n * Finding the Right Sound with your Active Bass Guitar\n * Tips for Better Soloing\n * Acoustic Drumhead Setting - Getting it Right\n * Comparing Both Types of Pedal Setups\n * Impressive Compression\n * How Magnetic Pickups Are Built and How They Work\n * TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Review\n * The Top Brands for Guitar and Bass Cables\n\nBASS GUITARS\n\nDeliver your music online to iTunes, Deezer, Spotify and Beatport!\n\n Sign up for free and benefit from special rates for Audiofanzine members\n\n * Audiofanzine on Facebook\n * Audiofanzine on Twitter\n * Audiofanzine on Google+\n * Audiofanzine on YouTube\n * Audiofanzine on YouTube\n\n * French\n * English\n * German\n * Spanish\n * Italian\n * Japanese\n\nBecome a member\n\nABOUT AUDIOFANZINE\n\nSEE ALSO\n\n * AudioFanzine mobile\n\nSUPPORT\n\n© 2000-2017 All rights reserved\n\nCookies help us improve performance, enhance user experience and deliver our\nservices. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Find out\nmore.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.get-tuned.com:80/bass-5th-fret-tuning.php", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200214114829/http://www.get-tuned.com:80/bass-5th-fret-tuning.php", "parsed_text": { "title": "Tuning a bass guitar using 5th Fret Method", "passages": [ "The 5th Fret Tuning Method is a simple way to check your tuning and to tune your bass guitar. With this method you have to get at least one of your strings in tune (preferably the low E string), because from that string you will tune the rest of your strings using that as a reference. If you don't have access to a tuning fork, keyboard, or other tuning device, then that's fine. You can get one string as close as you can by ear and then tune the rest of the guitar to it. The guitar will be in tune with it's self and will sound just fine, even if every string is a little sharp or flat.", "Open Strings - Down below I will talk about playing Open Strings. To play an Open String means to play a string without fretting anything. So that's why it's called Open.", "Fret the 5th fret on the 4th String, If your guitar is in tune or close, then if you pluck the fretted 4th string and the open 3rd String, they should sound pretty close. Turn the pegs on your 3rd string until they match the 4th String.", "Now that the 3rd String is in tune we can now tune the 2nd String to it. It is the same process as before, fret the 5th fret on the 3rd string and play that string and the Open 2nd String, and then turn the pegs on the 2nd String until they match.", "Same process again, fret the 5th fret on the 2nd String, and tune the Open 1st String to the fretted 2nd String.", "Now, do you know why we nick name it the 5th Fret Method? Your guitar should now be in tune.", "thanks guys. also how do I set up a 4 string Hohner B2A with a Steinberger System and when do you replace the strings. thanks Don Sponos donthegreekmmm@gmail.com" ] }, "parsed_md": "Tuning a bass guitar using 5th Fret Method - Get-Tuned.com\n\nARTICLES\n\nINSTRUMENTS\n\nONLINE TUNERS\n\nAPP\n\n# How to Tune a Bass Guitar\n\nThe 5th Fret Tuning Method is a simple way to check your tuning and to tune\nyour bass guitar. With this method you have to get at least one of your\nstrings in tune (preferably the low E string), because from that string you\nwill tune the rest of your strings using that as a reference. If you don't\nhave access to a tuning fork, keyboard, or other tuning device, then that's\nfine. You can get one string as close as you can by ear and then tune the rest\nof the guitar to it. The guitar will be in tune with it's self and will sound\njust fine, even if every string is a little sharp or flat.\n\nOpen Strings - Down below I will talk about playing Open Strings. To play an\nOpen String means to play a string without fretting anything. So that's why\nit's called Open.\n\n## 5th Fret Tuning Method\n\nUse the picture as a reference, Assuming now that your 4th String(E note,\nthickest string) is in tune....\n\n * Fret the 5th fret on the 4th String, If your guitar is in tune or close, then if you pluck the fretted 4th string and the open 3rd String, they should sound pretty close. Turn the pegs on your 3rd string until they match the 4th String.\n * Now that the 3rd String is in tune we can now tune the 2nd String to it. It is the same process as before, fret the 5th fret on the 3rd string and play that string and the Open 2nd String, and then turn the pegs on the 2nd String until they match.\n * Same process again, fret the 5th fret on the 2nd String, and tune the Open 1st String to the fretted 2nd String.\n\nNow, do you know why we nick name it the 5th Fret Method? Your guitar should\nnow be in tune.\n\nCongratulations on tuning your guitar!\n\nComments (10)\n\nPages \| 1\n\n#### i know four string the those manuse ,skelling\n\nThe complete solfer four string\n\nby Timothy on Feb 4, 2020 \| 4:27 PM\n\n#### i know four string the those manuse ,skelling\n\nPls direct me HW smelling ,or man use,\n\nby Timothy on Feb 4, 2020 \| 4:19 PM\n\n#### 2 methords\n\nif we use 5th fret and Piano tuning methord is the soung or pitch gona be the\nsame ?\n\nby charles on Jan 6, 2019 \| 1:10 AM\n\nthanks a lot\n\nby tawanda on Aug 23, 2017 \| 4:12 PM\n\nTanks\n\nby Odewu Solomon on Mar 22, 2016 \| 11:03 AM\n\n#### retired Marine\n\nthanks guys. also how do I set up a 4 string Hohner B2A with a Steinberger\nSystem and when do you replace the strings. thanks Don Sponos\ndonthegreekmmm@gmail.com\n\nby don on Dec 20, 2015 \| 4:50 AM\n\nThanks\n\nby Sam on Oct 8, 2015 \| 9:16 AM\n\nGood\n\nby bill on Jun 11, 2015 \| 2:03 PM\n\nit's great thanks\n\nby victor on Apr 5, 2015 \| 6:22 PM\n\nEasy to do, thanks.\n\nby Trevor on Mar 30, 2015 \| 4:27 PM\n\nPages \| 1\n\nMake A Comment\n\nCopyright © 2020 Get-Tuned.com ALL rights reserved.\n\n" } ]
1,723,646	How To Make Stickers	To make your own stickers, you’ll need paper ,packing tape, and double-sided tape. First, draw or print your design on regular printer paper. Make sure the height of your design is less than the width of your packing tape, usually 3 inches (8 cm). Cover the front of your design with packing tape to give it a glossy, sticker-like feel. Then, use a pair of scissors to cut the sticker out. Leave a little excess paper around your design for later. Next, pull out the roll of double-sided tape with the uncovered sticky side facing up. Place your sticker on the double-sided tape with the design facing away from the sticky side. Press down to flatten the design against the tape. Finally, cut around your design to remove the excess tape and paper. When you want to use your sticker, just peel the cover off of the double-sided tape and press the sticker down against a flat surface.	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While you’re at it, make yourself some stickers for your scrapbook, and that’s one more aisle that you don’t have to shop!", "I know that foam stickers are just terrible, but when they’re 65% off on the day after Thanksgiving and my little ones are looking at them with adoration in their eyes, sometimes I just can’t resist. Of course, even more conventional stickers aren’t great–you can’t recycle that waxed backing, and it’s just one more thing to buy.", "Fortunately, I think that we’ve finally broken the sticker lust in our family this year, simply because homemade stickers that work just as well (and often better!) than store-bought stickers have proven to be so simple to make, and so fun, too.", "The girls can make stickers from family photographs, from their own art, or from pictures that they cut out of magazines or old books. When I scrapbook, I can make stickers out of lettering, or shapes punched from my vintage wallpaper collection, or, if I feel like it, from my latest Entertainment Weekly.", "The trick to making your own stickers is finding a really good repositionable glue. This type of glue is often sold as an aerosol spray (yikes!), but my favorite is Aleene’s Tack it Over and Over, which comes in a bottle. Unfortunately, I did have to order it online and have it shipped to me, which I didn’t love, but one bottle lasts forever and I also use it to re-tacky my Cricut mats (shh, don’t tell Cricut!), so it earns its keep.", "1. Cut out images for your stickers however you’d like. Repositionable glue works well with all types of papers, even my oh-so-brittle vintage wallpaper samples, and also thicker materials, such as plastic clamshells drawn on with Sharpies. In this particular project, I’ve cut a bunch of images out of an old and quite beat-up Golden Book encyclopedia.", "2. Turn your images upside down and spread just a little glue on the back of each of them with your fingertips or with a paint brush, then–and here’s the trick!–let that glue dry completely, generally for about a day. When I scrapbook, I usually plan out what stickers I want to make and where they’ll go on my layout, then make those stickers and work on the rest of my page, or other projects, while they dry. My little girls don’t have that patience, however, so often I’ll make a set of stickers for them as a surprise, or make it clear from the beginning, as we do with many of our homeschool activities, that this is a two-day project.", "3. After the glue on the backs of the stickers has dried completely, they’re ready to use! Although you can stick them down and then peel them up and re- stick them, the glue on these stickers does have enough adhesiveness to work well by itself for most art or scrapbooking purposes. When we want to use them on a project that needs to be sturdier, to decorate a treasure box, for instance, I’ll dab a bit of stronger glue on the back of each sticker once it’s been placed.", "Keep up with the latest in the world of green crafts by signing up for our free newsletter. CLICK HERE to sign up!", "Tags: Aleene's Tack it Over and Over Again, glue and adhesives, kid crafts, Magazines, picture books, reusable stickers, scrapbooking, stickers, tutorial, upcycled paper", "Julie Finn I'm a writer, crafter, Zombie Preparedness Planner, and homeschooling momma of two kids who will hopefully someday transition into using their genius for good, not the evil machinations and mess-making in which they currently indulge. I'm interested in recycling and nature crafts, food security, STEM education, and the DIY lifestyle, however it's manifested --making myself some underwear out of T-shirts? Done it. Teaching myself guitar? Doing it right now. Visit my blog Craft Knife for a peek at our very weird handmade homeschool life; my etsy shop Pumpkin+Bear for a truly odd number of rainbow-themed beeswax pretties; and my Google + for links to articles about poverty, educational politics, and this famous cat who lives in my neighborhood.", "Our very own Scott Meeks (aka Crunchy Scott) has a new book of kid-friendly green crafts. Get your copy from Amazon today!", "The content produced by this site is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions and comments published on this site may not be sanctioned by, and do not necessarily represent the views of Sustainable Enterprises Media, Inc., its owners, sponsors, affiliates, or subsidiaries.", "Crafting a Green World is part of the Important Media network of blogs working to make the world a better, greener place." ] }, "parsed_md": "Crafting a Green World \| The home for green crafts and tutorials!\n\n * Sites We ❤\n * About\n * Privacy + TOU\n * Contact\n * Advertise\n * Sponsor a Post\n\nPaper Crafts\n\nPublished on September 19th, 2011 \| by Julie Finn\n\n2\n\n# Make Reusable Stickers from Upcycled Paper\n\nLeave those nasty foam stickers on the store shelf and show your kids how easy\nit is to make your own custom reusable stickers. While you’re at it, make\nyourself some stickers for your scrapbook, and that’s one more aisle that you\ndon’t have to shop!\n\nMy next step in greening my family’s art supplies is stickers!\n\nI know that foam stickers are just terrible, but when they’re 65% off on the\nday after Thanksgiving and my little ones are looking at them with adoration\nin their eyes, sometimes I just can’t resist. Of course, even more\nconventional stickers aren’t great–you can’t recycle that waxed backing, and\nit’s just one more thing to buy.\n\nFortunately, I think that we’ve finally broken the sticker lust in our family\nthis year, simply because homemade stickers that work just as well (and often\nbetter!) than store-bought stickers have proven to be so simple to make, and\nso fun, too.\n\nThe girls can make stickers from family photographs, from their own art, or\nfrom pictures that they cut out of magazines or old books. When I scrapbook, I\ncan make stickers out of lettering, or shapes punched from my vintage\nwallpaper collection, or, if I feel like it, from my latest Entertainment\nWeekly.\n\n## Reusable Stickers from Upcycled Paper\n\nThe trick to making your own stickers is finding a really good repositionable\nglue. This type of glue is often sold as an aerosol spray (yikes!), but my\nfavorite is Aleene’s Tack it Over and Over, which comes in a bottle.\nUnfortunately, I did have to order it online and have it shipped to me, which\nI didn’t love, but one bottle lasts forever and I also use it to re-tacky my\nCricut mats (shh, don’t tell Cricut!), so it earns its keep.\n\nMaterials\n\n– paper that you want to turn into stickers\n\n– scissors\n\n– Aleene’s Tack it Over and Over (or your favorite repositionable glue)\n\n– paint brush (optional)\n\nDirections\n\n1\\. Cut out images for your stickers however you’d like. Repositionable glue\nworks well with all types of papers, even my oh-so-brittle vintage wallpaper\nsamples, and also thicker materials, such as plastic clamshells drawn on with\nSharpies. In this particular project, I’ve cut a bunch of images out of an old\nand quite beat-up Golden Book encyclopedia.\n\n2\\. Turn your images upside down and spread just a little glue on the back of\neach of them with your fingertips or with a paint brush, then–and here’s the\ntrick!–let that glue dry completely, generally for about a day. When I\nscrapbook, I usually plan out what stickers I want to make and where they’ll\ngo on my layout, then make those stickers and work on the rest of my page, or\nother projects, while they dry. My little girls don’t have that patience,\nhowever, so often I’ll make a set of stickers for them as a surprise, or make\nit clear from the beginning, as we do with many of our homeschool activities,\nthat this is a two-day project.\n\n3\\. After the glue on the backs of the stickers has dried completely, they’re\nready to use! Although you can stick them down and then peel them up and re-\nstick them, the glue on these stickers does have enough adhesiveness to work\nwell by itself for most art or scrapbooking purposes. When we want to use them\non a project that needs to be sturdier, to decorate a treasure box, for\ninstance, I’ll dab a bit of stronger glue on the back of each sticker once\nit’s been placed.\n\nKeep up with the latest in the world of green crafts by signing up for our\nfree newsletter. CLICK HERE to sign up!\n\n * Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n * Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)\n * Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)\n * More\n\n * Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n * Click to print (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)\n\nTags: Aleene's Tack it Over and Over Again, glue and adhesives, kid crafts,\nMagazines, picture books, reusable stickers, scrapbooking, stickers, tutorial,\nupcycled paper\n\n#### About the Author\n\nJulie Finn I'm a writer, crafter, Zombie Preparedness Planner, and\nhomeschooling momma of two kids who will hopefully someday transition into\nusing their genius for good, not the evil machinations and mess-making in\nwhich they currently indulge. I'm interested in recycling and nature crafts,\nfood security, STEM education, and the DIY lifestyle, however it's manifested\n--making myself some underwear out of T-shirts? Done it. Teaching myself\nguitar? Doing it right now. Visit my blog Craft Knife for a peek at our very\nweird handmade homeschool life; my etsy shop Pumpkin+Bear for a truly odd\nnumber of rainbow-themed beeswax pretties; and my Google + for links to\narticles about poverty, educational politics, and this famous cat who lives in\nmy neighborhood.\n\n#### Related Posts\n\n##### How-to: Wood Burned Building Blocks with Watercolor Staining →\n\n##### Watercolor Stained Building Blocks with PlanToys →\n\n##### How-to: DIY Wooden Children’s Toys Made from Pallet Wood →\n\n##### How-to: No-Sew American Girl Doll T-Shirt →\n\n### 2 Responses to Make Reusable Stickers from Upcycled Paper\n\n 1. Pingback: DIY Halloween is Greener, Kinder\n\n 2. 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I thought it would be the perfect art project for a couple of girly girls who love stickers.", "While Alli traced her sticker designs from an embroidery pattern, we drew ours free form. As with many of the arts and crafts activities we do, this project was easily adaptable to any skill level and developmental stage. We had a two- year-old version, a 6-year-old version, and a 35-year-old version at the table.", "We started by taping down pieces of our contact paper shiny side up on the table (one for each of us) and drawing pictures with our sharpies. Maia drew a house, some flowers, and a girl. Daphne drew her lovely scribbles. And I drew some flowers.", "Note :: I would recommend protecting the table with something first. I generally use some 99 cent plastic placemats I picked up at IKEA for placing under messier craft projects at the dining table. I didn’t this time, though, and we had a couple mishaps with the permanent marker going off the edge of the contact paper. Luckily I came across a post on how to remove permanent marker from everything and so will surely go clean it off the table as soon as I finish writing this....", "After we were finished with our drawings, we cut out our stickers. Maia wanted to cut mine out and asked me to cut hers, so we traded for that step.", "The kids wanted to try out their new stickers right away. They peeled off the paper backing from the contact paper (I got Daphne’s started for her) and pressed their new stickers to colored construction paper.", "Here’s Daphne’s red paper with her big red scribble sticker on top circled by additional black lines. (These days she holds up her newly created artworks, asks me to take a photo, then immediately wants to see the photo on my camera display.)", "Here are my flower stickers in progress. I used a black sharpie to draw the outlines first, then filled them in with color. As you can see, we used some Sharpies as well as some Colorations brand permanent markers—we like them both equally well.", "A couple of our colors are drying out and I need to try this rubbing alcohol trick for revitalizing them.", "I like how making our own stickers means there’s an infinite number of possibilities. We can create whatever interests us at the moment, rather than relying on the rather selection at the store. This way our stickers are tailor-made for us, what we are working on, and what we are interested in. We can make individual stickers or whole sticker scenes. Small stickers or big stickers.", "With the paper backing still on, the stickers look opaque. Once you take off the backing, the contact paper without the sharpie drawing just blends in with the surface you place it on. Pretty neat.", "Here’s a sticker collage and window artwork that Maia created using some of her number and letter stickers. As you can see, she also used some of my flower and circle stickers.", "Love this project! And of course, I have a roll of contact paper just waiting to be turned into stickers!", "What a great idea and I have a roll of contact paper I can use just for this! (Thanks for linking to my permanent marker post too!)", "again with another fabulous idea. I have an entire roll of contact paper in the waiting. This is wonderful. My kids (who go through stickers like mad!) will love this. Do you ever remember saving", "Hi Jean, What a terrific idea! We just finished making our painted stickers with white office supply stickers and Naomi loved it so I know this will be a great way to keep the sticker making going. I love finding ways to show her she can make things herself instead of buying from the store. And Daphne’s scribbles are perfect! Thanks.", "You’re welcome! It’s so helpful and I’m glad someone led the way and experimented with permanent marker removal so I didn’t have to!", "Hmm. I think I remember sticker books that you would put your stickers into (and treasure). I don’t remember having too many stickers as a kid, though. Interesting. I hadn’t thought of that in a while!", "Thank you for showing the different developmental stages, love to see! I had a sticker book as a kid, my daughter found it recently. I remember going to the store to pick out one special sticker...times are different, now we get sheets and sheets. But they still seem to love them. This will be a fun one, thank you!", "tried this w/a small group I work with. They loved it! Castle stickers, knight stickers...... Wonderful idea for all the odds and ends of contact paper left over. My sharpies were odd and not as colorful as I would have liked, but other than that, perfection!", "Such a great idea, can’t wait to try it. And thanks for linking to my post on how to remove permanent marker, it gave me a chance to find you :).", "Hi Jean, Hello from New York City! So, I stumbled upon this site last night through pinterest which I stumbled upon through Facebook. Needless to say, I was INSTANTLY hooked. I saw so many things that made my jaw drop and my eyes get wide. I am mom to two girls ages 5 & 8, so since I’m the crafty one in this place I couldn’t wait for them to get home from school today. Last night after I was finally able to get myself off this site, I was to exited to go to sleep, so instead at 11:45 p.m. I began making contac paper stickers. And what’s crazy is that I would never have even had contac paper if my daughters teacher didn’t request that we cover one of of her school workbooks in it to protect it. By 12:15 a.m. I was placing stickers on my front door. I cut 4 individual pieces and wrote one word on each, “crafting...keeps...me...sane”. I placed that right above my table where I make my paper crafts. I intend on finding a saying to cut out and stick above my jewelry making area as well. I was able to get my girls ready for school very quickly with the promise of being able to make a few stickers before it was time to leave to get the school bus. It really was amazing how quickly they were ready this morning. When they got home, I cut some more squares and told them to make some “stickers” and they were happy too. I put them along the top of the mirror we all use to get ready in the morning. But I also put 3 of my own on our bathroom mirror, “Brush Your Teeth”, “Smile”, and “Wash Your Face”. And since the contac paper comes off so easily, I’m imagining many other applications for it. Labeling things, spelling reinforcements (my 8 year old always misspells words that she should know...we can spell those words out and just stick them on the wall above her desk. Endless possibilities. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I am SO happy and uber excited. :-)", "SO glad you are having fun with this!! And welcome to The Artful Parent, Tess! I’m so glad to have you here! -Jean", "How clever! We have a HUGE roll of contact paper courtesy of Grandma so this will be the next to-do on our contact paper list. My girls will be so excited about making their own stickers! Thank you:)", "I just wanted to throw in there that you can remove sharpie from most surfaces by going over it with a dry erase marker and than erasing! As long as it’s not cloth that is. Thanks for sharing this.", "Hi! I love your blog and appreciate the ideas :) I’m having a big problem with the pop up ads though. I’m browsing on a smartphone, and every time I try to close the ads, it inadvertently clicks and opens up an ad on the side at the same time. I just wanted to let you know in case I’m not the only one with the problem. It’s very difficult to read your wonderful posts because of this!", "commission if you decide to purchase anything from suggested companies. I recommend products that I use and love myself or that I think would be a helpful resource for you. Using these affiliate links to make your purchase helps to keep The Artful Parent running. Thank you!", "Hello and Welcome! My name is Jean... I'm passionate about making kids' art and everyday creativity easy and fun. (Read more)" ] }, "parsed_md": "Make Your Own Stickers with Contact Paper\n\nThe Artful Parent\n\nKids Art & Family Creativity\n\n# Make Your Own Stickers with Contact Paper\n\nPin3.6K\n\nShare3.2K\n\nShares 6.7K\n\nThe kids and I decided to try our hand at making their own stickers with\ncontact paper on Friday.\n\nIt was a project that I had been wanting to try with them ever since I first\nsaw this tutorial on One Pearl Button for DIY vinyl stickers. I thought it\nwould be the perfect art project for a couple of girly girls who love\nstickers.\n\nWhile Alli traced her sticker designs from an embroidery pattern, we drew ours\nfree form. As with many of the arts and crafts activities we do, this project\nwas easily adaptable to any skill level and developmental stage. We had a two-\nyear-old version, a 6-year-old version, and a 35-year-old version at the\ntable.\n\nHere’s how we did it...\n\n# Make Your Own Stickers with Contact Paper\n\n### MATERIALS\n\n * Contact paper\n * Sharpie markers or other permanent markers\n * Tape\n * Scissors\n\n### INSTRUCTIONS\n\nWe started by taping down pieces of our contact paper shiny side up on the\ntable (one for each of us) and drawing pictures with our sharpies. Maia drew a\nhouse, some flowers, and a girl. Daphne drew her lovely scribbles. And I drew\nsome flowers.\n\nNote :: I would recommend protecting the table with something first. I\ngenerally use some 99 cent plastic placemats I picked up at IKEA for placing\nunder messier craft projects at the dining table. I didn’t this time, though,\nand we had a couple mishaps with the permanent marker going off the edge of\nthe contact paper. Luckily I came across a post on how to remove permanent\nmarker from everything and so will surely go clean it off the table as soon as\nI finish writing this....\n\nAfter we were finished with our drawings, we cut out our stickers. Maia wanted\nto cut mine out and asked me to cut hers, so we traded for that step.\n\n## Using Your Homemade Stickers\n\nThe kids wanted to try out their new stickers right away. They peeled off the\npaper backing from the contact paper (I got Daphne’s started for her) and\npressed their new stickers to colored construction paper.\n\nI really like how transparent these contact paper stickers are! They also\nlayer nicely.\n\nHere’s Daphne’s red paper with her big red scribble sticker on top circled by\nadditional black lines. (These days she holds up her newly created artworks,\nasks me to take a photo, then immediately wants to see the photo on my camera\ndisplay.)\n\nHere are my flower stickers in progress. I used a black sharpie to draw the\noutlines first, then filled them in with color. As you can see, we used some\nSharpies as well as some Colorations brand permanent markers—we like them both\nequally well.\n\nA couple of our colors are drying out and I need to try this rubbing alcohol\ntrick for revitalizing them.\n\nI like how making our own stickers means there’s an infinite number of\npossibilities. We can create whatever interests us at the moment, rather than\nrelying on the rather selection at the store. This way our stickers are\ntailor-made for us, what we are working on, and what we are interested in. We\ncan make individual stickers or whole sticker scenes. Small stickers or big\nstickers.\n\nWith the paper backing still on, the stickers look opaque. Once you take off\nthe backing, the contact paper without the sharpie drawing just blends in with\nthe surface you place it on. Pretty neat.\n\nHere’s a sticker collage and window artwork that Maia created using some of\nher number and letter stickers. As you can see, she also used some of my\nflower and circle stickers.\n\nWe all had fun making and using our homemade stickers and will definitely try\nthis again!\n\nPin It for Later ::\n\n### More from my site\n\n * Heart Suncatchers with Lace and Ribbons\n * A Flower Suncatcher Craft for Kids\n * Easter Egg Suncatcher Craft with Flower Petals\n * Contact Paper Suncatcher in a Wood Frame\n\nPin3.6K\n\nShare3.2K\n\nShares 6.7K\n\nJuly 9, 2012 By Jean Van't Hul\n\n« Kids Playdough Ideas for Everyday Creativity\n\nA Mom with a Lesson Plan on Raising a Creative Kid (+ a Giveaway!) »\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. tansydolls.blogspot.com says\n\nJuly 9, 2012 at 10:48 am\n\nLove this project! And of course, I have a roll of contact paper just waiting\nto be turned into stickers!\n\n 2. Jessica says\n\nJuly 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm\n\nWhat a great idea and I have a roll of contact paper I can use just for this!\n(Thanks for linking to my permanent marker post too!)\n\n 3. Sarah M says\n\nJuly 9, 2012 at 1:48 pm\n\nagain with another fabulous idea. I have an entire roll of contact paper in\nthe waiting. This is wonderful. My kids (who go through stickers like mad!)\nwill love this. Do you ever remember saving stickers when you were little? I\nthink my mother bought them so few and far in between that I would never use\nthem, just take them out once in awhile and look at them. When going through\nthings after I was married, I found my box of them. My kids loved every minute\nof use! :) Sarah M\n\n 4. The Iowa Farmer's Wife says\n\nJuly 9, 2012 at 6:10 pm\n\nbrilliant! this is such a great idea!!! my daughter will love this!\n\n 5. Dena says\n\nJuly 9, 2012 at 8:46 pm\n\nHi Jean, What a terrific idea! We just finished making our painted stickers\nwith white office supply stickers and Naomi loved it so I know this will be a\ngreat way to keep the sticker making going. I love finding ways to show her\nshe can make things herself instead of buying from the store. And Daphne’s\nscribbles are perfect! Thanks.\n\n 6. Jean Van't Hul says\n\nJuly 9, 2012 at 9:16 pm\n\nYou’re welcome! It’s so helpful and I’m glad someone led the way and\nexperimented with permanent marker removal so I didn’t have to!\n\n 7. Jean Van't Hul says\n\nJuly 9, 2012 at 9:16 pm\n\nPerfect!\n\n 8. Jean Van't Hul says\n\nJuly 9, 2012 at 9:18 pm\n\nHmm. I think I remember sticker books that you would put your stickers into\n(and treasure). I don’t remember having too many stickers as a kid, though.\nInteresting. I hadn’t thought of that in a while!\n\n 9. Jean Van't Hul says\n\nJuly 9, 2012 at 9:18 pm\n\nSo glad!\n\n 10. Jean Van't Hul says\n\nJuly 9, 2012 at 9:19 pm\n\nThanks, Dena! And it’s great to hear that Naomi loved the painted stickers,\ntoo!\n\n 11. Liisa says\n\nJuly 11, 2012 at 4:42 am\n\nThank you for showing the different developmental stages, love to see! I had a\nsticker book as a kid, my daughter found it recently. I remember going to the\nstore to pick out one special sticker...times are different, now we get sheets\nand sheets. But they still seem to love them. This will be a fun one, thank\nyou!\n\n 12. lisa says\n\nJuly 15, 2012 at 2:18 pm\n\ntried this w/a small group I work with. They loved it! Castle stickers, knight\nstickers...... Wonderful idea for all the odds and ends of contact paper left\nover. My sharpies were odd and not as colorful as I would have liked, but\nother than that, perfection!\n\n 13. Jean Van't Hul says\n\nJuly 16, 2012 at 7:09 am\n\nI know — It’s definitely different. Stickers were more “special” then.\n\n 14. Jean Van't Hul says\n\nJuly 16, 2012 at 7:10 am\n\nWish I could see pics of the castle and knight stickers!!\n\n 15. Jessica says\n\nSeptember 14, 2012 at 3:04 pm\n\nSuch a great idea, can’t wait to try it. And thanks for linking to my post on\nhow to remove permanent marker, it gave me a chance to find you :).\n\n 16. Tess says\n\nSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:33 pm\n\nHi Jean, Hello from New York City! So, I stumbled upon this site last night\nthrough pinterest which I stumbled upon through Facebook. Needless to say, I\nwas INSTANTLY hooked. I saw so many things that made my jaw drop and my eyes\nget wide. I am mom to two girls ages 5 & 8, so since I’m the crafty one in\nthis place I couldn’t wait for them to get home from school today. Last night\nafter I was finally able to get myself off this site, I was to exited to go to\nsleep, so instead at 11:45 p.m. I began making contac paper stickers. And\nwhat’s crazy is that I would never have even had contac paper if my daughters\nteacher didn’t request that we cover one of of her school workbooks in it to\nprotect it. By 12:15 a.m. I was placing stickers on my front door. I cut 4\nindividual pieces and wrote one word on each, “crafting...keeps...me...sane”.\nI placed that right above my table where I make my paper crafts. I intend on\nfinding a saying to cut out and stick above my jewelry making area as well. I\nwas able to get my girls ready for school very quickly with the promise of\nbeing able to make a few stickers before it was time to leave to get the\nschool bus. It really was amazing how quickly they were ready this morning.\nWhen they got home, I cut some more squares and told them to make some\n“stickers” and they were happy too. I put them along the top of the mirror we\nall use to get ready in the morning. But I also put 3 of my own on our\nbathroom mirror, “Brush Your Teeth”, “Smile”, and “Wash Your Face”. And since\nthe contac paper comes off so easily, I’m imagining many other applications\nfor it. Labeling things, spelling reinforcements (my 8 year old always\nmisspells words that she should know...we can spell those words out and just\nstick them on the wall above her desk. Endless possibilities. Thank you, Thank\nyou, Thank you. I am SO happy and uber excited. :-)\n\n 17. Tess says\n\nSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:33 pm\n\nSorry about the crazy long post.\n\n 18. Jean Van't Hul says\n\nSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:58 am\n\nSO glad you are having fun with this!! And welcome to The Artful Parent, Tess!\nI’m so glad to have you here! -Jean\n\n 19. custom stickers says\n\nOctober 1, 2012 at 4:42 pm\n\nwow...this is awesome collection of stickers which re made by hand )\n\n 20. Nicole from Mudpies & Sunshine says\n\nOctober 26, 2012 at 8:42 am\n\nHow clever! We have a HUGE roll of contact paper courtesy of Grandma so this\nwill be the next to-do on our contact paper list. My girls will be so excited\nabout making their own stickers! Thank you:)\n\n 21. Betsy says\n\nMarch 24, 2013 at 5:31 pm\n\nI just wanted to throw in there that you can remove sharpie from most surfaces\nby going over it with a dry erase marker and than erasing! As long as it’s not\ncloth that is. Thanks for sharing this.\n\n 22. Kristen says\n\nAugust 9, 2013 at 10:59 am\n\nHi! I love your blog and appreciate the ideas :) I’m having a big problem with\nthe pop up ads though. I’m browsing on a smartphone, and every time I try to\nclose the ads, it inadvertently clicks and opens up an ad on the side at the\nsame time. I just wanted to let you know in case I’m not the only one with the\nproblem. It’s very difficult to read your wonderful posts because of this!\n\nThe Artful Parent on Instagram\n\n###### This site contains affiliate links, which means that I may get a\ncommission if you decide to purchase anything from suggested companies. I\nrecommend products that I use and love myself or that I think would be a\nhelpful resource for you. Using these affiliate links to make your purchase\nhelps to keep The Artful Parent running. Thank you!\n\n#### About Jean Van’t Hul\n\nHello and Welcome! My name is Jean... I'm passionate about making kids' art\nand everyday creativity easy and fun. (Read more)\n\nCopyright © 2017 The Artful Parent - All Rights Reserved\n\nSign up for my weekly ARTletter... it's FREE!\n\nCreativity delivered straight to your inbox\n\nYour information will never be shared or sold to a 3rd party.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.skiptomylou.org:80/2009/08/26/how-to-make-homemade-stickers/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20150501115604/http://www.skiptomylou.org:80/2009/08/26/how-to-make-homemade-stickers/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to make homemade stickers", "passages": [ "Yes, you can make homemade lick and stick stickers. If you want to make some too you will need gelatin, light corn syrup and flavoring extract. We used LorAnn’s flavoring (in apple) but you can also use the extract from the spice isle at the grocery store. You might try lemon.", "Once paper is dry use punches to cut out fun shapes from the wrapping paper. Once you have all of the shapes cut out —- lick lick away!", "These stickers really work and the possibilities are endless. They could decorate note cards, lunch sacks, favor bags or make adorable stickers for gift wrapping with matching gift tags. Around here one special four year old has requested an alphabet book. Finding all of the letters and items that begin with the letters in our magazines will keep us busy!", "Note: If you have left over sticker gum it will harden into a gel. To re-use, heat until it becomes liquid again.", "oh, oh! so fun! we’ll be doing LOTS of this! it’s also a great excuse to get the punches that i always drool over!", "A couple of hints: 1. Use scraps of paper leftover from scrapbooking. 2. Use paper punches, they make a great size for making them into stickers 3. I got some on a wall next to the table where I was painting it on, and it took awhile to get it off once it dried. 4. After the paper dries you might want to keep it somewhere where you can keep it flat, the edges starting curling up on me and it was hard to store.", "You get a star sticker on your forehead for being so creative! Love it. Can’t wait to try it. The only question is: what flavor? Mmmm...", "we tried this and t was a disaster, it was one of those projects I was excited to try but had been filed in the ‘complete and utter waste of time’ file. Looks like your turned out OK though.", "#12 Twitter Trackbacks for How to make homemade stickers « Skip To My Lou [skiptomylou.org] on Topsy.com August 27, 2009, 4:21 pm", "What a wonderful project!!! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing. I linked to it on my blog and will be spreading the love!", "[...] Prints in Sculpey Make a Sundial Shadow Play Ice Treasures Make our own lick and stick stickers and here Make your own stickers Water Color Initials Make some shrinky dinks Make our own watercolor pages [...]", "Thank you for linking back to this! I linked to it on my weekly roundup, post is under my name. Fun!", "[...] stickers. Skip to my Lou (one of my favorite sites by the way) had this great post about making homemade stickers using a gelatin/corn syrup/flavoring based “glue.’ She had her daughter cut pictures [...]", "I found painting the whole paper and then cutting out the pictures once the ‘glue’ has dried stops those curly edges on all the pictures", "In Australia, don’t you have a golden syrup that you use in Anzac Biscuits? When I make Anzac biscuits I substitute our corn syrup for what you use. You might give that a try??", "This project, along with the teacher bookplates has saved my skin tonight when my ordered teacher gifts have not shown up the night before Christmas.", "A question/comment. Have you saved these items? Because if you’ve used these stickers in a scrapbook wouldn’t it attract bugs or other critters? I guess it would be more for crafts that you look at for a couple weeks and then throw away?", "Awesome idea! I know you can also make lick and stick stickers with white glue and vinager, look on youtube, theres a video for it!", "[...] option, you can make sticker paper yourself. There is a simple recipe here and a more thorough one here – both for the lick and stick variety. Happy crafting! « the get [...]", "This is a great safe way to show little kids how to make anything into stickers. I will have to share this with my wife so she can share this with her young students.", "[...] How to make homemade stickers – Skip To My Lou Skip To My Lou – How to make homemade stickers. Yes, you can make homemade lick and stick stickers. If you want to make some too you will need gelatin, light corn syrup and ...... [...]", "Craft, Create, Celebrate... Skip To My Lou is a place to fulfill the passion for sharing the best in life. About Cindy" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to make homemade stickers - Skip To My Lou Skip To My Lou\n\n# Welcome to Skip to my Lou\n\nAs seen in the new book \"Hand in Hand\"\n\n# Skip to my Lou\n\n## Craft, Create & Celebrate\n\n# How to make homemade stickers\n\nYes, you can make homemade lick and stick stickers. If you want to make some\ntoo you will need gelatin, light corn syrup and flavoring extract. We used\nLorAnn’s flavoring (in apple) but you can also use the extract from the spice\nisle at the grocery store. You might try lemon.\n\n### Homemade Sticker Gum\n\n1 envelope (1/4 oz) unflavored gelatin\n\n4 tablespoons boiling water\n\n1 teaspoon light corn syrup\n\n1/2 tsp flavoring extract\n\nAdd gelatin to the boiling water and stir until dissolved. Stir in corn syrup\nand flavoring.\n\nPaint sticker gum on backs of pictures cut from magazines or pieces of\nwrapping paper.\n\nAfter the backs of papers are coated allow to dry completely.\n\nOnce paper is dry use punches to cut out fun shapes from the wrapping paper.\nOnce you have all of the shapes cut out —- lick lick away!\n\nThen stick!\n\nThese stickers really work and the possibilities are endless. They could\ndecorate note cards, lunch sacks, favor bags or make adorable stickers for\ngift wrapping with matching gift tags. Around here one special four year old\nhas requested an alphabet book. Finding all of the letters and items that\nbegin with the letters in our magazines will keep us busy!\n\nNote: If you have left over sticker gum it will harden into a gel. To re-use,\nheat until it becomes liquid again.\n\nshare this post\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Pinterest\n * Email\n * StumbleUpon\n * Google+\n\n### Tags:\n\n### You may also like:\n\n * Homemade Caramel Corn Recipe\n * Lollipop Lollipop\n * How to make snow cone syrup\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. #1 VanessaES August 26, 2009, 7:42 am\n\nBRILLIANT! I can’t wait to try this!\n\n 2. #2 Morgan August 26, 2009, 8:28 am\n\nWoah! Seriously, you can make these?! So totally awesome!\n\n 3. #3 rae ann August 26, 2009, 9:07 am\n\noh, oh! so fun! we’ll be doing LOTS of this! it’s also a great excuse to get\nthe punches that i always drool over!\n\n 4. #4 Mrs. Mordecai August 26, 2009, 9:33 am\n\nWow! I can’t wait to try this.\n\n 5. #5 martha August 26, 2009, 9:35 am\n\nsounds like fun.\n\n 6. #6 Chaotic Kristy August 26, 2009, 9:46 am\n\nWOW thanks for sharing this is awesome.\n\n 7. #7 Ann August 26, 2009, 9:51 am\n\nMy girls will love this!\n\n 8. #8 Angela August 26, 2009, 11:14 am\n\nI did this last year for my daughter, we both loved it!\n\nA couple of hints: 1. Use scraps of paper leftover from scrapbooking. 2. Use\npaper punches, they make a great size for making them into stickers 3. I got\nsome on a wall next to the table where I was painting it on, and it took\nawhile to get it off once it dried. 4. After the paper dries you might want to\nkeep it somewhere where you can keep it flat, the edges starting curling up on\nme and it was hard to store.\n\nEnjoy! I know we did\n\n 9. #9 Brittany August 26, 2009, 11:55 am\n\nThis is awesome, thanks for sharing. I’m linking this tute to my blog!\n\n 10. #10 Annie August 26, 2009, 3:53 pm\n\nYou get a star sticker on your forehead for being so creative! Love it. Can’t\nwait to try it. The only question is: what flavor? Mmmm...\n\n 11. #11 jo August 26, 2009, 4:30 pm\n\nwe tried this and t was a disaster, it was one of those projects I was excited\nto try but had been filed in the ‘complete and utter waste of time’ file.\nLooks like your turned out OK though.\n\n 12. #12 Twitter Trackbacks for How to make homemade stickers « Skip To My Lou [skiptomylou.org] on Topsy.com August 27, 2009, 4:21 pm\n\n[...] link is being shared on Twitter right now. @spoodles said Cool tutorial:\nhttp://bit.ly/ANI31. Follow the [...]\n\n 13. #13 Krissy @ B.Inspired Mama August 30, 2009, 7:56 pm\n\nWhat a wonderful project!!! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing.\nI linked to it on my blog and will be spreading the love!\n\n 14. #14 Honest Betsy September 1, 2009, 10:07 am\n\nawesome proj, my girl will love it\n\n 15. #15 Rachel September 4, 2009, 12:42 pm\n\nWhat a fun idea, thanks so much for sharing! I love stickers! I’ll be linking.\n\n 16. #16 Inspiration: Whimsical Wednesdays « Rhubarbsky September 7, 2009, 3:16 pm\n\n[...] Prints in Sculpey Make a Sundial Shadow Play Ice Treasures Make our own\nlick and stick stickers and here Make your own stickers Water Color Initials\nMake some shrinky dinks Make our own watercolor pages [...]\n\n 17. #17 Ms Whit October 5, 2009, 5:31 pm\n\nWhat a great craft for my grandson. I will be making this\n\n 18. #18 MamaRuck November 29, 2009, 11:42 pm\n\nI am posting a link to this activity this week.\n\n 19. #19 Lenetta @ Nettacow December 7, 2009, 2:23 pm\n\nThank you for linking back to this! I linked to it on my weekly roundup, post\nis under my name. Fun!\n\n 20. #20 Beth January 9, 2010, 8:27 am\n\nThanks for posting this. We’re going to try it here really soon. Also linking\nto your tutorial. Great idea!\n\n 21. #21 uberVU - social comments January 10, 2010, 6:06 am\n\nSocial comments and analytics for this post...\n\nThis post was mentioned on Twitter by Spoodles: Cool tutorial:\nhttp://bit.ly/ANI31...\n\n 22. #22 Emily January 13, 2010, 8:17 am\n\nTHIS IS AWESOME! I am SO doing this with the neices!\n\n 23. #23 Lick ‘em and Stick ‘em « The Powell Family January 14, 2010, 12:27 am\n\n[...] stickers. Skip to my Lou (one of my favorite sites by the way) had this\ngreat post about making homemade stickers using a gelatin/corn syrup/flavoring\nbased “glue.’ She had her daughter cut pictures [...]\n\n 24. #24 Sharon January 21, 2010, 9:10 am\n\nI found painting the whole paper and then cutting out the pictures once the\n‘glue’ has dried stops those curly edges on all the pictures\n\n 25. #25 Jinglebell January 26, 2010, 6:10 am\n\nWhy do i need corn syrup and flavouring extract?\n\n 26. #26 jody February 10, 2010, 9:51 pm\n\nso goin to try it!!!~* ummm yah real cool i meannnnn coooooooooollll~\n\nhappy days\n\n 27. #27 Lani July 11, 2010, 11:44 am\n\nHmmmmmm. Wondering if this could be a natural wall paper glue.......\n\n 28. #28 Fleur August 26, 2010, 11:31 pm\n\nI live in Australia & we don’t have corn syrup here – can you suggest a\nsubstitute?\n\n 29. #29 cindylouh August 27, 2010, 7:16 am\n\nIn Australia, don’t you have a golden syrup that you use in Anzac Biscuits?\nWhen I make Anzac biscuits I substitute our corn syrup for what you use. You\nmight give that a try??\n\n 30. #30 6 hours a day, people « Rhubarbsky September 8, 2010, 10:29 am\n\n[...] Make our own lick and stick stickers and here [...]\n\n 31. #31 Leah December 21, 2010, 6:51 pm\n\nThis project, along with the teacher bookplates has saved my skin tonight when\nmy ordered teacher gifts have not shown up the night before Christmas.\n\n 32. #32 Christel January 23, 2011, 3:51 am\n\nIf i can’t get light corn syrup, what can I use?\n\n 33. #33 Get Your Craft On -TEST RUN — Todays Creative Blog February 5, 2011, 7:04 pm\n\n[...] HOMEMADE STICKERS [...]\n\n 34. #34 Becky T. April 13, 2011, 8:22 pm\n\nA question/comment. Have you saved these items? Because if you’ve used these\nstickers in a scrapbook wouldn’t it attract bugs or other critters? I guess it\nwould be more for crafts that you look at for a couple weeks and then throw\naway?\n\n 35. #35 Tina June 19, 2011, 8:07 am\n\nAwesome idea! I know you can also make lick and stick stickers with white glue\nand vinager, look on youtube, theres a video for it!\n\n 36. #36 MAKE IT! Gifts for Kids — The Titus 2 Homemaker October 29, 2011, 5:12 pm\n\n[...] stickers {tutorial, lick-and-stick} [...]\n\n 37. #37 Aunesty Janssen February 3, 2012, 11:26 pm\n\nSo doing this this snowey weekend! Thanks!\n\n 38. #38 chanie di ianni August 18, 2012, 1:36 am\n\nYour so creative i absoloutely adore your ideas and ill most certainly be\ntrying out these great ideas\n\n 39. #39 anonymous December 16, 2012, 4:39 pm\n\nAwesome it was so much fun although i don’t like the taste:):):):):):)\n\n 40. #40 Kesha of We Got Kidz April 2, 2013, 12:25 am\n\nHa! This is such a cool idea! (Gotta love Stumbleupon 😉 My twins are going to\nlove this.\n\n 41. #41 free downloads \| sweet, quirky bookplates - Shrimp Salad Circus October 16, 2014, 4:09 pm\n\n[...] option, you can make sticker paper yourself. There is a simple recipe\nhere and a more thorough one here – both for the lick and stick variety. Happy\ncrafting! « the get [...]\n\n 42. #42 Lance November 2, 2014, 1:45 am\n\nThis is a great safe way to show little kids how to make anything into\nstickers. I will have to share this with my wife so she can share this with\nher young students.\n\nThanks you Lance Stick N Stuck\n\n 43. #43 How To Make A Holiday Scrapbook Stickers \| The Scrapbook Idea November 18, 2014, 11:27 pm\n\n[...] How to make homemade stickers – Skip To My Lou Skip To My Lou – How to\nmake homemade stickers. Yes, you can make homemade lick and stick stickers. If\nyou want to make some too you will need gelatin, light corn syrup and ......\n[...]\n\n### Leave a Reply\n\nClick here to cancel reply.\n\nCraft, Create, Celebrate... Skip To My Lou is a place to fulfill the passion\nfor sharing the best in life. About Cindy\n\nFollow me:\n\n Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Pinterest\n * Google+\n * Pinterest\n * Email\n * RSS\n\nNewsletter Signup: Free Monthly Printable!\n\n© 2009 - 2015 Skip to my Lou\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://jaderbomb.com/2013/06/22/how-to-make-homemade-stickers/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190412022158/http://jaderbomb.com/2013/06/22/how-to-make-homemade-stickers/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to make Homemade Stickers", "passages": [ "Happy Saturday everyone. I have been so excited lately with fun things and I can’t wait to share them all with you. I figured I would space things out so you are not overloaded with it all, right! I am always so thankful to all of you that come here daily and support me. I often think about everything that has happened in my life and quickly freak out. When I say freak out that usually means dancing on the spot and making weird faces. Ok enough mushy talk let’s get to business.", "Today we are making something really unique and awesome. Homemade stickers using a Xyron sticker maker. . I know what you are thinking, why make them when you could buy them. I thought the same thing until I experienced this sucker. Last year at CHA I got this and I don’t think I realized at the time how much it would impact my life. Haha, that is funny! Let’s get started.", "Did I mention you can use any kind of ribbon that you like. I swear it’s the coolest thing. I wish I had 10 more because it’s amazing when you are crafting.", "The first thing you will do is cut a strip of ribbon. Start off with a small piece just to get the hang of it. I promise its easy.", "Once all of your ribbon is out tear the paper. The ribbon will now be in the middle of a white piece of paper and a clear film. Take the clear film off then peel the ribbon off. It’s really that easy. The underside of the ribbon will have a sticky film on it and you will be able to put the sticker wherever your little heart desires.", "There is ONE rule, you must have fun with this crafting tool! I might be doing a giveaway with some of these soon so stay tuned. Let me know what you think in the comments below! Love you to pieces and pieces", "I am so thrilled to finally tell you about this! We all know and LOVE the Crafty Chica right. Guess what! Yours truly will be the SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST on the cruise. Wahoo, hurry and sign up because it’s her last year doing it so it so we will be going out with a bang. Who knows.... Next year they might just have a “JADERBOMB” cruise.....Check out all the info on the cruise here.", "Another totally exciting thing this month is my craft tutorial will be on the FRONT cover of Kids Crafts 123! To top it off, my god child was my model with the pink tiara so she is super thrilled about this. Get the 411 on how I made it inside. It will hit stands July 9th and you can find it at Wal-Mart, Barnes N Noble or any major book store. Wahoo!!!!!", "©JADERBOMB 2010-2012. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. One picture with a link back may be used provided that full and clear credit is given to JADERBOMB and The Jaderbomb Blog with appropriate and specific direction to the original content." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to make Homemade Stickers - JADERBOMB\n\n# JADERBOMB\n\n## dye to diy\n\n * About\n * Contact\n * SHOP\n * Advertise\n\n\| no responses.\n\nHow to make Homemade Stickers\n\nHappy Saturday everyone. I have been so excited lately with fun things and I\ncan’t wait to share them all with you. I figured I would space things out so\nyou are not overloaded with it all, right! I am always so thankful to all of\nyou that come here daily and support me. I often think about everything that\nhas happened in my life and quickly freak out. When I say freak out that\nusually means dancing on the spot and making weird faces. Ok enough mushy talk\nlet’s get to business.\n\nToday we are making something really unique and awesome. Homemade stickers\nusing a Xyron sticker maker. . I know what you are thinking, why make them\nwhen you could buy them. I thought the same thing until I experienced this\nsucker. Last year at CHA I got this and I don’t think I realized at the time\nhow much it would impact my life. Haha, that is funny! Let’s get started.\n\nXyron Sticker Maker \| Scissors \| Ribbon\n\nDid I mention you can use any kind of ribbon that you like. I swear it’s the\ncoolest thing. I wish I had 10 more because it’s amazing when you are\ncrafting.\n\nThe first thing you will do is cut a strip of ribbon. Start off with a small\npiece just to get the hang of it. I promise its easy.\n\nPlace the ribbon like this in the sticker maker. Make sure the good side faces\nupward.\n\nPull the sheet at the bottom.\n\nOnce all of your ribbon is out tear the paper. The ribbon will now be in the\nmiddle of a white piece of paper and a clear film. Take the clear film off\nthen peel the ribbon off. It’s really that easy. The underside of the ribbon\nwill have a sticky film on it and you will be able to put the sticker wherever\nyour little heart desires.\n\nI love sealing little bags with them. It makes things so personal and FUN!\n\nThere is ONE rule, you must have fun with this crafting tool! I might be doing\na giveaway with some of these soon so stay tuned. Let me know what you think\nin the comments below! Love you to pieces and pieces\n\nI am so thrilled to finally tell you about this! We all know and LOVE the\nCrafty Chica right. Guess what! Yours truly will be the SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST\non the cruise. Wahoo, hurry and sign up because it’s her last year doing it so\nit so we will be going out with a bang. Who knows.... Next year they might\njust have a “JADERBOMB” cruise.....Check out all the info on the cruise here.\n\nAnother totally exciting thing this month is my craft tutorial will be on the\nFRONT cover of Kids Crafts 123! To top it off, my god child was my model with\nthe pink tiara so she is super thrilled about this. Get the 411 on how I made\nit inside. It will hit stands July 9th and you can find it at Wal-Mart, Barnes\nN Noble or any major book store. Wahoo!!!!!\n\nSee ya in the next post Jaderbugs\n\n© Copyright jaderbombllc, All rights Reserved. Written For: JADERBOMB\n\n# How to make Homemade Stickers\n\n## 06/22/2013\n\nLeave a reply\n\nLETS KEEP IN TOUCH!\n\nSign up for daily emails delivered straight to your inbox.\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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Learn more about us here, and find out how to submit your work here!", "I learned how to do this one Tuesday when my art teacher (who is an absolute goddess) decided that that particular morning did not appeal to her at all. Instead of doing actual work, we made stickers for the entire period. After learning her magical ways, my friends and I plastered our notebooks and folders with homemade stickers of all varieties. There’s really no wrong way to do this, and it’s just something fun to add to your list of Things to Do While Procrastinating.", "Pictures with water-resistant ink. Anything from a magazine or book should work, but if you’re printing from your computer, you may want to do a test first by getting it a little wet to make sure it doesn’t smear easily.", "1. Gather the pictures you want to make into stickers—these could be of food, cats, spaceships, your girlfriend, whatever—and cut them out. I just used some cute images I found in old magazines that had been collecting dust.", "2. Using a strip of clear packing tape, press the sticky side to the front of the picture you want stickerfied. You may need more than one strip of tape, and that’s totally fine—just make sure that the strips overlap just a little bit on each side, so it doesn’t tear apart later.", "3. Start burnishing—this means “to make shiny or lustrous by rubbing,” according to the dictionary. Use your nail or the end of a pen or something to rub the tape, pressing the ink to it so that they make friends.", "4. Run your sticker under warm water for two minutes or more (or submerge in a bowl if it’s easier). The bigger your sticker is, the longer it’ll need to soak. The point of this is to dissolve the paper. The stickiness will be gone, but only temporarily. It’ll return once dry.", "5. The paper should be peeling by now. Try to pull it off and rub until only the ink imprint is left. If the paper is being obstinate, run it under more warm water until it comes off more easily.", "6. Let the tape dry completely so that the stickiness returns. Cut the excess or unwanted tape from around the edges, and there you have it! No one ever said that just because we’re not in second grade anymore, we can’t enjoy stickers.", "Alaina Sermersheim is a high school sophomore who likes to pretend she knows how to be a princess and an artist, but mainly spends her time reblogging pictures of cats and Kristen Stewart’s face.", "* sophiethewitch November 20th, 2012 3:35 AM\nHahahahaha me too– that was an article from 17 magazine... I know because my conservative aunt bought me a subscription for my birthday. I hate fashion (I like style, but not being told what to wear because it’s trendy) and, being lesbian, don’t have much use for tips on how to get guys. But it’s fun to cut up and make things. Or to deface offensive adds.", "* moonchild November 20th, 2012 3:29 PM\nomg wait I thought that was a health article!! It was about is my vagina normal for a guy to like it??? how awful!", "OH. MY. GOD. This DIY, man. It rules. Stickers are my OBSESSION so this is totally happening. My Saturday night DIY sesh is in order. Thank you soooo muuuuch <3", "I read this and was like, “okay, this is cool, no way it’s going to work though.” Thankfully, I tried it anyway, because hollllllllllllllly cattle, it really works! So far I only have stickers of “SMART” and a map of Hong Kong, but that’s only after 15 minutes of reading this...mwahaha! Thanks so much for sharing!", "Yesterday was awful. and then I saw “DIY Stickers -will be posted at 11pm EST”. And I was happy again. this was the best day on rookie ever. THIS IS AMAZING.", "OMG I’ve always wanted to make my own stickers. This should put those random scraps of collages to good use.", "I like the idea a lot, but if you don’t use a bowl, a lot of water is wasted, so please use one! And the water is then full of glue, but I suppose the sewage works will just have to cope with that...", "“Why Alaina is Perfect: A Novel” by Brook. Alaina, I am so proud of you. You’re beautiful inside and out and I’m super crazy about you. YOU GOT A POST ON ROOKIE!!!! We’re getting married and getting an apartment with cats and a window above the bed and a million books. I’ll see you next period c:", "Genius! I always see cool stickers floating around in stores, but they can be really expensive :/ I’d much rather make my own stickers than buy those! ~Caroline~", "* marineo November 20th, 2012 5:26 PM\nhaha i was going to write college app essays today but now i think i’ll just make some stickers with beyonce’s face on them...", "my stickers aren’t sticky on the bit where the paper is, does this always happen and you need to leave a sticky border or should I try a different packing tape? I’m using the scotch one", "* Anaheed November 20th, 2012 3:00 PM\nI think maybe you didn’t get all the paper off the way you’re supposed to in step 5?", "I like to cut out pictures like that (or quotes from boxes of Celestial Seasonings tea), cover the fronts or the whole things with packaging tape, trim, then attach magnetic tape or cut up flat magnets. Instant customizable fridge magnets!", "When I was little, I used to buy those cheap sticker makers from Michael’s and make stickers! It’s so fun! I can’t wait to try this method.", "“Alaina Sermersheim is a high school sophomore who likes to pretend she knows how to be a princess and an artist, but mainly spends her time reblogging pictures of cats and Kristen Stewart’s face.”", "my art teacher actually did this as part of a collage project. its a nice idea, but it is REALLY HARD to get the paper off the tape without getting the image off the tape. national geographic magazines were especially hard to do. fashion magazines are better. and the sticky stuff never stayed on so we had to double stick tape them on.", "OMG! I could stick this into my binder and make a collage our of this or something this is so amazing thanks for sharing. =3 <3", "This is perfect! I think I know what I’m doing my day off. Also, does this girl have a tumblr because I think I need to follow/internet stalk such fabulosity", "this is just the coolest thing EVER! I spent all the afternoon creating stickers, i just cant get enough of it! i luvd it so much, its amazing! omg! i look just like a silly happy child who discovered chocolate in the kitchen lol.have i already mentioned how awesome this is?", "My only question after trying this: how do you get white to show up in a sticker? It just shows up clear in mine. Wicked cool tutorial though!", "* marineo November 23rd, 2012 1:36 AM\nI had the same problem too. but i think to fix it you only scrape off the first layer of paper and leave the second thinner layer there. it’s kinda hard but it can be done... when mine dry i’ll tell you if it works...", "Ahh these are awesome! I think I know what I’ll be doing this weekend ^-^ If only I’d known how to make these a few years ago when I ran out of Cella sticker maker refills!", "YES!!! I tried it, and it’s really cool, but the stickiness isn’t returning, or it is a little stick, but not enough to skick onto something. Anything I can do? It might be my fingers, or the water, but I am not sure. GAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "I taught my two little boy cousins how to do this for the holiday art book we made while I was babysitting. I am now the coolest adult cousin. Snowflakes, glitter glue, squiggle game, Christmas Pandora station, and HOMEMADE STICKERS. Thanks, Alaina.", "Love this so much, but as some others said, the stickiness will not return to the back of the image (although it will to the surrounding tape?) Help us Rookie! We want to be cool like you!", "dude why not just use the tape and that’s it?! i mean this is a great idea, but taping it is so much simpler.", "This is the most awesome idea EVER. I am so super serious that I think it might have more awesome powers(that’s the power of awesomeness) than me! And that’s not really saying anything, but still SUPER COOL!", "not that I would even be able to set aside all that procrastination I need to get done. I mean, my schedule is full of lazing around all day. I just can’t get a break these days!", "this would probably be one of my favorite DIYs. I used to live in los angeles but now I live in New York city, so some awesome trends like stickers, red lipstick, pins and badges, chokers, and good music haven’t really been introduced.. so im pretty much a loaner. Iv been looking EVERYWHERE for good stickers but the stickers here pretty much... suck. So this was SO helpful, thank you!" ] }, "parsed_md": "Rookie » DIY Stickers\n\nThis is an archive. This site is no longer being updated.\n\nIssue 15: Invention\n\n## DIY Stickers\n\nBecause why not?\n\nAlaina Sermersheim 11/19/2012\n\nRookie is no longer publishing new content, but we hope you'll continue to\nenjoy the archives, or books, and the community you've helped to create. Thank\nyou for seven very special years! ✴\n\n#### About Rookie\n\nRookie is an online magazine and book series for teenagers. Each month, a\ndifferent editorial theme drives the writing, photography, and artwork that we\npublish. Learn more about us here, and find out how to submit your work here!\n\n## More from Fun\n\n * #### Literally the Best Thing Ever: Boarding School Bad Girls\n\n08/07/2013 Jamia Wilson\n\n * #### The Disconnect: Spring Edition\n\n03/22/2016 Sandy Honig\n\n * #### Horoscopes\n\n03/02/2016 Dylan Tupper Rupert and Eileen Grimes\n\n## More to See\n\n * #### On Returning\n\n08/27/2015 Karisma Price\n\n * #### Life Syllabus: Amandla Stenberg\n\n08/11/2015 Amandla Stenberg\n\n * #### One for You, One for Me\n\n08/11/2015 Anna White\n\n## Next Article\n\n#### Why Can't I Be You: Jessica Hische\n\n11/20/2012 Dylan Tupper Rupert\n\nI learned how to do this one Tuesday when my art teacher (who is an absolute\ngoddess) decided that that particular morning did not appeal to her at all.\nInstead of doing actual work, we made stickers for the entire period. After\nlearning her magical ways, my friends and I plastered our notebooks and\nfolders with homemade stickers of all varieties. There’s really no wrong way\nto do this, and it’s just something fun to add to your list of Things to Do\nWhile Procrastinating.\n\nYou’ll need:\n\n * Clear packing tape\n * Pictures with water-resistant ink. Anything from a magazine or book should work, but if you’re printing from your computer, you may want to do a test first by getting it a little wet to make sure it doesn’t smear easily.\n * Scissors\n * Warm water\n\n1\\. Gather the pictures you want to make into stickers—these could be of food,\ncats, spaceships, your girlfriend, whatever—and cut them out. I just used some\ncute images I found in old magazines that had been collecting dust.\n\n2\\. Using a strip of clear packing tape, press the sticky side to the front of\nthe picture you want stickerfied. You may need more than one strip of tape,\nand that’s totally fine—just make sure that the strips overlap just a little\nbit on each side, so it doesn’t tear apart later.\n\n3\\. Start burnishing—this means “to make shiny or lustrous by rubbing,”\naccording to the dictionary. Use your nail or the end of a pen or something to\nrub the tape, pressing the ink to it so that they make friends.\n\n4\\. Run your sticker under warm water for two minutes or more (or submerge in\na bowl if it’s easier). The bigger your sticker is, the longer it’ll need to\nsoak. The point of this is to dissolve the paper. The stickiness will be gone,\nbut only temporarily. It’ll return once dry.\n\n5\\. The paper should be peeling by now. Try to pull it off and rub until only\nthe ink imprint is left. If the paper is being obstinate, run it under more\nwarm water until it comes off more easily.\n\n6\\. Let the tape dry completely so that the stickiness returns. Cut the excess\nor unwanted tape from around the edges, and there you have it! No one ever\nsaid that just because we’re not in second grade anymore, we can’t enjoy\nstickers.\n\nAlaina Sermersheim is a high school sophomore who likes to pretend she knows\nhow to be a princess and an artist, but mainly spends her time reblogging\npictures of cats and Kristen Stewart’s face.\n\ndiy guest stickers\n\nShare:\n\n * Twitter\n * Tumblr\n * Facebook\n * Pin It\n\n### Related Articles\n\n * #### DIY Scalloped Shelves\n\n * #### DIY Decoupage Badges\n\n * #### Where Your Book Begins\n\n * #### How to Make a Zine\n\n * #### Detachable Collars\n\n * #### Literally the Best Thing Ever: Stickers\n\n### 77 Comments\n\n * moonchild November 19th, 2012 11:07 PM\n\nWAIT NO THIS IS TOO COOL.\n\n * moonchild November 19th, 2012 11:08 PM\n\nI especially love “is my vagina normal?” :)\n\ngwen\n\n * sophiethewitch November 20th, 2012 3:35 AM\n\nHahahahaha me too– that was an article from 17 magazine... I know because my\nconservative aunt bought me a subscription for my birthday. I hate fashion (I\nlike style, but not being told what to wear because it’s trendy) and, being\nlesbian, don’t have much use for tips on how to get guys. But it’s fun to cut\nup and make things. Or to deface offensive adds.\n\n * moonchild November 20th, 2012 3:29 PM\n\nomg wait I thought that was a health article!! It was about is my vagina\nnormal for a guy to like it??? how awful!\n\nthat’s so funny though!\n\n * marineo November 20th, 2012 5:25 PM\n\nit was a health article....lol\n\nbut yeah when i saw that page i laughed for like five minutes straight\n\n * mayaautumn November 23rd, 2012 7:01 PM\n\nhaha yea;)\n\n * DreamBoat November 19th, 2012 11:08 PM\n\nOMG I LOVE THIS!! I am going to spend all my free time perfecting this ART of\nsticker making!\n\nROOKIE AND ALAINA SERMERSHEIM ARE MY BEST FRIENDS <3\n\n * i-like-autumn November 19th, 2012 11:10 PM\n\nYES BEST EVER!\n\nAutumn i-like-autumn.tumblr.com\n\n * litchick November 19th, 2012 11:11 PM\n\nSuch an awesome DIY! I cannot wait to stick homemade stickers onto\nanything/everything. Thanks for the great tutorial!\n\n * Ariella95 November 19th, 2012 11:20 PM\n\nHOMEMADE STICKERS?! Rookie makes my life.\n\n * paige.xo November 19th, 2012 11:20 PM\n\nomg. i am so doing this. i have an unhealthy obsession with stickers.\n\n * angelsandlace November 19th, 2012 11:24 PM\n\nOH. MY. GOD. This DIY, man. It rules. Stickers are my OBSESSION so this is\ntotally happening. My Saturday night DIY sesh is in order. Thank you soooo\nmuuuuch <3\n\n * izbee November 19th, 2012 11:29 PM\n\nWhere has this been all my life?\n\n * Lydia Jane November 19th, 2012 11:36 PM\n\nThis is perfect. I have found my new favorite activity :)\n\n * Terra November 19th, 2012 11:57 PM\n\nTHIS IS VERY GOOD\n\n * Adrienne November 19th, 2012 11:57 PM\n\nAwesome DIY... so easy even I can do it. :) Thanks Alaina!\n\n * Eryn November 20th, 2012 12:03 AM\n\nUm k so life is officially complete.\n\n * Space Witch November 20th, 2012 12:13 AM\n\nTHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!\n\n * ListsNotFists November 20th, 2012 12:31 AM\n\nWell past college and I couldn’t be more excited to try this over the weekend.\n\n * Bree November 20th, 2012 12:40 AM\n\nI read this and was like, “okay, this is cool, no way it’s going to work\nthough.” Thankfully, I tried it anyway, because hollllllllllllllly cattle, it\nreally works! So far I only have stickers of “SMART” and a map of Hong Kong,\nbut that’s only after 15 minutes of reading this...mwahaha! Thanks so much for\nsharing!\n\n * streaked lights November 20th, 2012 1:14 AM\n\nOmigosh I didn’t realize this would be so easy!\n\nI think it’s time to make some Doctor Who stickers, don’t you?\n\n * Mary the freak November 20th, 2012 1:43 AM\n\nYesterday was awful. and then I saw “DIY Stickers -will be posted at 11pm\nEST”. And I was happy again. this was the best day on rookie ever. THIS IS\nAMAZING.\n\n * sarahrose November 20th, 2012 2:37 AM\n\nthis is so cool! definatly going to try this!!!\n\n * sophiethewitch November 20th, 2012 3:36 AM\n\nBest. Idea. Ever. Fucking ever.\n\n * Pearl November 20th, 2012 3:53 AM\n\nOMG I’ve always wanted to make my own stickers. This should put those random\nscraps of collages to good use.\n\n * raggedyanarchy November 20th, 2012 4:23 AM\n\nYES. STICKERS YOU MAKE YOURSELF.\n\n * Majel November 20th, 2012 5:48 AM\n\nI like the idea a lot, but if you don’t use a bowl, a lot of water is wasted,\nso please use one! And the water is then full of glue, but I suppose the\nsewage works will just have to cope with that...\n\n * Lucy23 November 20th, 2012 6:46 AM\n\nWHERE HAS THIS BEEN MY ENTIRE LIFE?!? I CAN CONQUER THE WORLD!!\n\n * Brook November 20th, 2012 8:16 AM\n\n“Why Alaina is Perfect: A Novel” by Brook. Alaina, I am so proud of you.\nYou’re beautiful inside and out and I’m super crazy about you. YOU GOT A POST\nON ROOKIE!!!! We’re getting married and getting an apartment with cats and a\nwindow above the bed and a million books. I’ll see you next period c:\n\n * FlowerPower November 20th, 2012 10:56 AM\n\nGenius! I always see cool stickers floating around in stores, but they can be\nreally expensive :/ I’d much rather make my own stickers than buy those!\n~Caroline~\n\n * Krista Burton November 20th, 2012 10:56 AM\n\nI may need to cancel my evening plans for this.\n\n * marineo November 20th, 2012 5:26 PM\n\nhaha i was going to write college app essays today but now i think i’ll just\nmake some stickers with beyonce’s face on them...\n\n * vintagewhimsy November 20th, 2012 11:16 AM\n\nThis is so awesome! Why haven’t I ever heard of this magical sticker making\nmethod before?!\n\n * shelley November 20th, 2012 11:29 AM\n\nmy stickers aren’t sticky on the bit where the paper is, does this always\nhappen and you need to leave a sticky border or should I try a different\npacking tape? I’m using the scotch one\n\n * Anaheed November 20th, 2012 3:00 PM\n\nI think maybe you didn’t get all the paper off the way you’re supposed to in\nstep 5?\n\n * sophiethewitch November 20th, 2012 11:48 AM\n\nBest thing ever. EVER.\n\n * Flyer November 20th, 2012 11:57 AM\n\nI like to cut out pictures like that (or quotes from boxes of Celestial\nSeasonings tea), cover the fronts or the whole things with packaging tape,\ntrim, then attach magnetic tape or cut up flat magnets. Instant customizable\nfridge magnets!\n\n * taliabc November 20th, 2012 12:47 PM\n\nThis is fabulous, now to hunt around the house for magazines! thanks rookie\n;-)\n\n * lubs November 20th, 2012 12:48 PM\n\nthank you for giving my life a meaning\n\n * anniek November 20th, 2012 2:05 PM\n\nWhen I was little, I used to buy those cheap sticker makers from Michael’s and\nmake stickers! It’s so fun! I can’t wait to try this method.\n\nanotherteenagephotographer.blogspot.co\n\n * RockHatesMiriam November 20th, 2012 2:05 PM\n\ngreat diy! does it work with cello tape? :D\n\n * thelionheartedgirl November 20th, 2012 3:08 PM\n\n“Alaina Sermersheim is a high school sophomore who likes to pretend she knows\nhow to be a princess and an artist, but mainly spends her time reblogging\npictures of cats and Kristen Stewart’s face.”\n\nAlaina, I think we’re made for each other. yay for Kristen’s face and cats\n\n * aylaluvsBM November 20th, 2012 3:36 PM\n\nthis really awesome!!!!!\n\n * GlitterKitty November 20th, 2012 6:57 PM\n\nOMG. LIFE. MADE.\n\n * thesheikofaraby November 20th, 2012 7:15 PM\n\nThis is beyond groovy and I am definitely going to do this ~~\n\n poison ivy November 20th, 2012 7:56 PM\n\nmy art teacher actually did this as part of a collage project. its a nice\nidea, but it is REALLY HARD to get the paper off the tape without getting the\nimage off the tape. national geographic magazines were especially hard to do.\nfashion magazines are better. and the sticky stuff never stayed on so we had\nto double stick tape them on.\n\n * LeatherStuddedFae November 20th, 2012 8:42 PM\n\nOMG! I could stick this into my binder and make a collage our of this or\nsomething this is so amazing thanks for sharing. =3 <3\n\nthywanderingfaerie.tumblr.com\n\n * Feli-city November 20th, 2012 9:02 PM\n\nThis is perfect! I think I know what I’m doing my day off. Also, does this\ngirl have a tumblr because I think I need to follow/internet stalk such\nfabulosity\n\n * ijustreallylikebands November 22nd, 2012 2:49 PM\n\nI’m pretty sure her tumblr is bearyourbruises.tumblr.com ^,^\n\n * AndreaGG November 20th, 2012 9:14 PM\n\nI love this <3\n\n * Casey November 21st, 2012 12:23 AM\n\nWat. This is so useful.\n\n * spudzine November 21st, 2012 8:19 AM\n\nOMG I HAVE ALWAYS NEEDED THIS BECAUSE OF REASONS\n\n * onewithahippiesmile November 21st, 2012 5:43 PM\n\nthis is just the coolest thing EVER! I spent all the afternoon creating\nstickers, i just cant get enough of it! i luvd it so much, its amazing! omg! i\nlook just like a silly happy child who discovered chocolate in the kitchen\nlol.have i already mentioned how awesome this is?\n\n * bookworm123 November 21st, 2012 6:21 PM\n\nMy only question after trying this: how do you get white to show up in a\nsticker? It just shows up clear in mine. Wicked cool tutorial though!\n\n * marineo November 23rd, 2012 1:36 AM\n\nI had the same problem too. but i think to fix it you only scrape off the\nfirst layer of paper and leave the second thinner layer there. it’s kinda hard\nbut it can be done... when mine dry i’ll tell you if it works...\n\n * rhymeswithorange November 21st, 2012 9:29 PM\n\nThis is so fun and easy! My stickers are drying now. THANK YOU\n\n * lovelyhippo November 21st, 2012 11:30 PM\n\nI know how to spend the rest of my vacation and have some actual fun.\n\n * ijustreallylikebands November 22nd, 2012 2:47 PM\n\nAhh these are awesome! I think I know what I’ll be doing this weekend ^-^ If\nonly I’d known how to make these a few years ago when I ran out of Cella\nsticker maker refills!\n\n * Tulip November 22nd, 2012 9:12 PM\n\nThis is amazing!\n\n * Guinevere November 22nd, 2012 10:54 PM\n\nThese sound amazing! I wish I wasn’t out of town right now so that I could\nmake some...\n\n * Tiffany November 23rd, 2012 12:39 AM\n\nawesome!!!!!!!!\n\n * lizziemcguir3 November 23rd, 2012 2:22 AM\n\ntotally doing this tonight. downingdolls.tumblr.com\n\n * Newyorkbeats November 23rd, 2012 2:53 PM\n\nI really don’t know how it works! Help. I tried it but I think I did something\nwrong.\n\n * thelionheartedgirl November 24th, 2012 11:25 PM\n\nI love the outcome! and\n\nThey decorate my laptop :)\n\n * Anna November 26th, 2012 5:49 AM\n\nmy stickers are totally dry but the stickness is gone. :(\n\n * mollythedolphin November 30th, 2012 11:57 PM\n\nLiterally I saw this and spent my entire night making stickers- THANK YOU!\n\n * HypnoPants December 7th, 2012 6:26 PM\n\nYES!!! I tried it, and it’s really cool, but the stickiness isn’t returning,\nor it is a little stick, but not enough to skick onto something. Anything I\ncan do? It might be my fingers, or the water, but I am not sure.\nGAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\n * katherinerose1 December 16th, 2012 1:52 PM\n\nI taught my two little boy cousins how to do this for the holiday art book we\nmade while I was babysitting. I am now the coolest adult cousin. Snowflakes,\nglitter glue, squiggle game, Christmas Pandora station, and HOMEMADE STICKERS.\nThanks, Alaina.\n\n * onethousandprinces December 23rd, 2012 11:57 AM\n\nLove this so much, but as some others said, the stickiness will not return to\nthe back of the image (although it will to the surrounding tape?) Help us\nRookie! We want to be cool like you!\n\n * Britney Franco January 6th, 2013 12:03 AM\n\nWould normal tape work, too?\n\n * Cutesycreator aka Monica January 21st, 2013 2:36 PM\n\nDIY STICKERS\n\nADFJK;KL;ASDFJJK;F;AKSLDFJK;LAS;DLFKJ;ASDLFJKJKLASD;FJLDFAJKL;FASDJKL;JDFK;SJKL;ADFJKLASDFLK;JKL;ASDFJKLASDF;\n\n * rubyredroses May 31st, 2013 10:12 PM\n\ni agree man.\n\n * Cutesycreator aka Monica June 5th, 2013 6:37 AM\n\n<3 <3 <3\n\n * gnarlyelixir February 2nd, 2013 10:46 PM\n\ndude why not just use the tape and that’s it?! i mean this is a great idea,\nbut taping it is so much simpler.\n\n * Molly February 11th, 2013 9:49 PM\n\nThis is the most awesome idea EVER. I am so super serious that I think it\nmight have more awesome powers(that’s the power of awesomeness) than me! And\nthat’s not really saying anything, but still SUPER COOL!\n\nnot that I would even be able to set aside all that procrastination I need to\nget done. I mean, my schedule is full of lazing around all day. I just can’t\nget a break these days!\n\n * ueno54 May 29th, 2013 5:49 AM\n\nThis is awesome. Never ever thought it was so easy to do.\n\n * rubyredroses May 31st, 2013 10:11 PM\n\nthis would probably be one of my favorite DIYs. I used to live in los angeles\nbut now I live in New York city, so some awesome trends like stickers, red\nlipstick, pins and badges, chokers, and good music haven’t really been\nintroduced.. so im pretty much a loaner. Iv been looking EVERYWHERE for good\nstickers but the stickers here pretty much... suck. So this was SO helpful,\nthank you!\n\nIllustration by Lucia S.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.auntannie.com:80/FridayFun/StickerFun/Index.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200123001630/http://www.auntannie.com:80/FridayFun/StickerFun/Index.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Make Stickers", "passages": [ "Not only does every child love stickers, but stickers are also an easy way to decorate and personalize any of your printed creative output. Whether you're making a card, letter, certificate or photo, a sticker is a fun way to liven things up!", "Follow the instructions in this project to make stickers using Aunt Annie's sticker sheets, including ones for Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day! Then, with a drawing program and a few simple supplies, you can design and make your own stickers. The flexibility of the computer makes it easy to create an infinite variety of stickers by combining your own designs, clip art, and text. With a little teen or adult help, even small children can make stickers that will delight them!", "Follow the recipe to make Seal Gum. Store the seal gum in a small jar—a baby food jar is ideal. The gum will gel overnight. Return it to a liquid state by placing the container in a pan of hot water for several minutes.", "You can also make homemade stickers by printing on label stock. Full-sheet stickers can be purchased at most office supply stores.", "Use a drawing program or a word processor with graphics capability to design your stickers. Stickers can be any shape or size, but an easy way to start is with a 1\" to 2\" square or oval. Draw your own design inside the border, or import some clip art. Add some short text, if you like. Balloons, party hats, and candles make good stickers with which to decorate birthday cards and packages. Hearts, happy faces, and flowers are good for envelope seals. Kids love to make stickers with funny faces. Make the stickers in color, or make black and white line drawings and use felt-tip markers to add color after printing.", "Print your sticker designs, or select one of Aunt Annie's printable sticker sheets. One sheet has faces of girls and boys with different moods. (Can you name the moods?) Another has stickers of all sorts of fun and favorite thingsâ€”toys, animals, flowers, hearts, and even a talking envelope! The third sheet has sticker designs for Thanksgiving and fall, and the final sheet has stickers for Valentine's Day or any time you want to show how much you care!", "All of Aunt Annie's project patterns are designed to be printed on standard letter-size paper (8.5\"x11\" or A4). When printing from Adobe Reader, you may need to select Auto-Rotate and Center or Choose paper source by PDF page size to ensure the best fit.", "Color the stickers with any colors you like. Use crayons, markers or colored pencils, but be sure the markers are colorfast—not washable. You can do the coloring step after cutting the stickers.", "Cut out the stickers. Cut around the stickers, leaving about a 1/16 inch (2 mm) margin. If the sticker has an outline, you can cut on the line. Try to make your cuts very smooth.", "Brush gum thinly on the back of the sticker. The sticker will curl as it dries. This is okay. When they're dry, store the stickers in a plastic bag. Now your stickers are ready for use any time you need them!", "» » Keep up with Aunt Annie's Crafts on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, RSS feed or with our newsletter. « «" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Make Stickers - Friday Fun - Aunt Annie's Crafts\n\n#### Spice up cards & letters!\n\nFind crafts»\n\nLoading...\n\n## Aunt Annie's Crafts\n\n# Friday Fun\n\n * Home\n * Project Index\n * Downloads\n * Boxes\n * Cards\n * Kids\n * Games\n * Puppets\n * Geometric Toys\n\nEnlarge\n\nShare this craft project\n\n * Fall and Thanksgiving Enlarge\n\nFriday Fun · Stationery Crafts\n\n# Sticker Fun\n\n###### What you will make:\n\nNot only does every child love stickers, but stickers are also an easy way to\ndecorate and personalize any of your printed creative output. Whether you're\nmaking a card, letter, certificate or photo, a sticker is a fun way to liven\nthings up!\n\nFollow the instructions in this project to make stickers using Aunt Annie's\nsticker sheets, including ones for Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day! Then,\nwith a drawing program and a few simple supplies, you can design and make your\nown stickers. The flexibility of the computer makes it easy to create an\ninfinite variety of stickers by combining your own designs, clip art, and\ntext. With a little teen or adult help, even small children can make stickers\nthat will delight them!\n\n###### Here's what you need:\n\n * Computer paper\n * Scissors\n * Seal gum (make this recipe)\n * Crayons, colored pencils or markers\n * Small paintbrush\n * Optional: Full sheet sticker stock, drawing program\n\n#### This project is rated VERY EASY to do.\n\n## How to Make Stickers with Seal Gum\n\n##### Read all of the steps before starting.\n\nStep 1: Make Seal Gum\n\n \n\nFollow the recipe to make Seal Gum. Store the seal gum in a small jar—a baby\nfood jar is ideal. The gum will gel overnight. Return it to a liquid state by\nplacing the container in a pan of hot water for several minutes.\n\nYou can also make homemade stickers by printing on label stock. Full-sheet\nstickers can be purchased at most office supply stores.\n\nStep 2: Design and Draw Stickers (optional)\n\n \n\nUse a drawing program or a word processor with graphics capability to design\nyour stickers. Stickers can be any shape or size, but an easy way to start is\nwith a 1\" to 2\" square or oval. Draw your own design inside the border, or\nimport some clip art. Add some short text, if you like. Balloons, party hats,\nand candles make good stickers with which to decorate birthday cards and\npackages. Hearts, happy faces, and flowers are good for envelope seals. Kids\nlove to make stickers with funny faces. Make the stickers in color, or make\nblack and white line drawings and use felt-tip markers to add color after\nprinting.\n\nStep 4: Print\n\n \n\nPrint your sticker designs, or select one of Aunt Annie's printable sticker\nsheets. One sheet has faces of girls and boys with different moods. (Can you\nname the moods?) Another has stickers of all sorts of fun and favorite\nthingsâ€”toys, animals, flowers, hearts, and even a talking envelope! The\nthird sheet has sticker designs for Thanksgiving and fall, and the final sheet\nhas stickers for Valentine's Day or any time you want to show how much you\ncare!\n\nMaking Faces\n\nB&W - Colored\n\nFun & Fave Things\n\nB&W - Colored\n\nThanksgiving & Fall\n\nB&W - Colored\n\nValentine's Day\n\nB&W - Colored\n\nPatterns are Adobe PDF files. The Adobe Reader is available for free.\n\nAll of Aunt Annie's project patterns are designed to be printed on standard\nletter-size paper (8.5\"x11\" or A4). When printing from Adobe Reader, you may\nneed to select Auto-Rotate and Center or Choose paper source by PDF page size\nto ensure the best fit.\n\nStep 4: Color (optional)\n\n \n\nColor the stickers with any colors you like. Use crayons, markers or colored\npencils, but be sure the markers are colorfast—not washable. You can do the\ncoloring step after cutting the stickers.\n\nStep 5: Cut\n\n \n\nCut out the stickers. Cut around the stickers, leaving about a 1/16 inch (2\nmm) margin. If the sticker has an outline, you can cut on the line. Try to\nmake your cuts very smooth.\n\nStep 5: Apply Seal Gum\n\n \n\nBrush gum thinly on the back of the sticker. The sticker will curl as it\ndries. This is okay. When they're dry, store the stickers in a plastic bag.\nNow your stickers are ready for use any time you need them!\n\nThat's it! Your stickers are ready to use!\n\n» » Keep up with Aunt Annie's Crafts on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, RSS feed or\nwith our newsletter. « «\n\nShare this craft project with your friends and family\n\nShare on Facebook\n\nTweet This\n\nSave on Pinterest\n\nShare via Email\n\n###### Before you start:\n\n * Make a place to work.\n * Read all of the directions.\n * Gather everything you need to do the project.\n * Think about the project. Imagine how it will look and what you will do with it.\n\n#### Are you ready? Okay, get started!!!\n\nEnlarge Tip: Liven up plain stationery with stickers.\n\nEnlarge Tip: Personalize your recipe cards with a sticker.\n\nEnlarge Tip: Use rubber stamps to make a variety of stickers quickly.\n\n### Find more crafts\n\nFind more crafts by browsing the Project Index or with a search...\n\nLoading...\n\n * Home\n * Project Index\n * Downloads\n * Boxes\n * Cards\n * Kids\n * Games\n * Puppets\n * Geometric Toys\n\nPrivacy Policy \| About \| Contact © 2019, AuntAnnie.com\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/do/homemadestickers.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20150914172857/http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/do/homemadestickers.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "ZOOM . activities . do . Homemade Stickers", "passages": [ "On your paper, draw any design you want. The shape and size of your design will be the shape and size of your sticker.", "Cover the back of the design with double stick tape. It's okay if the tape goes outside of the lines.", "You can store your stickers on the wax paper so they'll peel off easily. Put them on the wax paper sticky side down." ] }, "parsed_md": "ZOOM . activities . do . Homemade Stickers \| PBS Kids\n\nskip graphical navigation\n\n### Visit Your Profile\n\n## logout\n\nSign In To PBS KIDS\n\n * Apps\n * Shop\n * Parents\n * TV Times\n\nBack to Activity \n--- \n \nNext Do\n\nHomemade Stickers\n\nSent in by: Pennie of Fishers, IN_ \n \n--- \n\|\n\nWhat you need for this ZOOMdo:\n\n * paper\n * colored pencils or markers\n * double stick tape\n * wax paper\n * scissors\n\n \n \n--- \n\|\n\nWhat you do for this ZOOMdo:\n\n 1. On your paper, draw any design you want. The shape and size of your design will be the shape and size of your sticker.\n 2. Cover the back of the design with double stick tape. It's okay if the tape goes outside of the lines.\n 3. Cut out the design. This part takes some time.\n 4. You can store your stickers on the wax paper so they'll peel off easily. Put them on the wax paper sticky side down.\n 5. You can make your stickers any way you like, like by using glitter or fluorescent colored markers. Be creative!\n\n \n \n--- \n \nhome \| sitemap \| help \| contact us \n \n--- \n \nPBS Kids Privacy Policy \| © 1998-2006 WGBH \n \nBack to ZOOMdo Index\n\nPrinter-Friendly Version\n\nnot yet implemented\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.favecrafts.com/Unexpected-Ideas/Homemade-Stickers", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210416175106/https://www.favecrafts.com/Unexpected-Ideas/Homemade-Stickers", "parsed_text": { "title": "Homemade Stickers", "passages": [ "\"I love this project so I researched the yarn. I find that Naturally Caron Country yarn comes in 3 oz skeins. I saw nothing larger for that exact kind. I am highly sensitive to color dye lot errors and always be sure to buy enough when making a purchase, even when buying the \"NO DYE LOT \" yarns as I know they are not always the same. I query if the recommended yarn allotment will actually be sufficient or if a larger skein was used. It would be so helpful if the yarn that is recommended for a project was also listed by ounces (oz) and/or yards.\"", "\"What part of the pattern are you having trouble with? It is difficult to help when we don't know what you need help with.\"", "\"This could also be made using an image of a bird or an animal instead of a letter. This has given me some ideas for my seniors group )\"", "\"How do you do this, print with no writing on it. I print patterns that are written free also, but patterns are no good or have images over them.\"", "Use your own drawings to create Homemade Stickers from Heidi Borchers. Use Aleene's Tacky Sticker Sheets to transform your doodlers into homemade decals. Use your creation to decorate gifts, scrapbook pages and more! It's an inexpensive way to embellish!", "I drew my images on plain white paper and then copied them on my inkjet printer. When using an inkjet printer, you will want to then spray them with Aleene’s Spray Acrylic Matte Sealer to seal in the ink. Next I cut out my designs.", "Partially peel back the liner from the Aleene’s Tacky Sticker Sheet and place your paper shape into adhesive. I have found that it is best to just peel back the liner enough to reveal the glue area you will use because you will want to place the liner back down to preserve the rest of the adhesive when you are finished with this step.", "Peel back your paper design. The adhesive is now stuck to the back of the paper. There is no cutting needed in this step!", "I also love turning my drawings into refrigerator magnets with the Aleene’s Magnetic Tacky Dots. I just glue my sticker to a piece of cardboard or matboard, cut it out and apply a Magnetic Dot to the back.", "Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.", "\"The crochet Procella Shawl is crocheted from the bottom up. It uses only basic crochet stitches and works up fast. You will use a... See more Continue reading: \"Procella Crochet Shawl\"", "You must enter into this Agreement if you want to submit digital images or other content to Prime Publishing through Sharing Customer Images (the \"Service\"). As used in this Agreement, \"we\" or \"Prime Publishing\" means Prime Publishing, LLC. and \"you\" means the individual or entity submitting materials to Prime Publishing. Any individual or entity that wants to use the Service must accept the terms of this Agreement without change. 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I print patterns that are\n> written free also, but patterns are no good or have images over them.\"\n\n * see all comments\n * reply\n\nHome > Miscellaneous Crafts > Homemade Stickers\n\n# Homemade Stickers\n\nBy: Heidi Borchers\n\nYou must be logged in to add a private note. Login \| Register\n\n### My Notes\n\n * Save\n * Remove\n * More\n * ##### Share This Link\n\nWe are adding the craft to your Craft Projects.\n\nThe project was added to your Craft Projects.\n\nClick here to view your Craft Projects.\n\nYou must be logged in to save a project. Login \| Register\n\nUse your own drawings to create Homemade Stickers from Heidi Borchers. Use\nAleene's Tacky Sticker Sheets to transform your doodlers into homemade decals.\nUse your creation to decorate gifts, scrapbook pages and more! It's an\ninexpensive way to embellish!\n\nMaterials:\n\n * Aleene’s Tacky Sticker Sheets\n * Drawing or doodle of your choice (or any diecut shapes or any paper shapes of your choice)\n * Scissors\n\nInstructions:\n\n 1. I drew my images on plain white paper and then copied them on my inkjet printer. When using an inkjet printer, you will want to then spray them with Aleene’s Spray Acrylic Matte Sealer to seal in the ink. Next I cut out my designs.\n\n 2. Partially peel back the liner from the Aleene’s Tacky Sticker Sheet and place your paper shape into adhesive. I have found that it is best to just peel back the liner enough to reveal the glue area you will use because you will want to place the liner back down to preserve the rest of the adhesive when you are finished with this step.\n\n 3. Peel back your paper design. The adhesive is now stuck to the back of the paper. There is no cutting needed in this step!\n\n 4. Stick the sticker on the surface of your choice! It’s easy!\n\n 5. 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With this adhesive you will be able to make your own stickers from ordinary paper. Use the seal gum on clip-art, pictures cut from wrapping paper, images made from rubber stamps, or on drawings of your own design.", "This lick and stick adhesive also works great on handmade envelopes. Just spread the seal gum on the envelope flap and let it dry. When you are ready to use the envelope, just lick it and stick it!", "Related crafts: Check out the Sticker Fun craft project to see how to design and make your own custom stickers. For envelope patterns and instructions for making an envelope in any size, see the Envelopes to Make craft project.", "In a very small bowl (custard bowls and coffee cups work well), sprinkle gelatin into cold water. Let soften for 5 minutes.", "Pour boiling water into softened gelatin and stir until dissolved. (If you have trouble getting it to dissolve, bring it to a boil in the microwave in just a few seconds.)", "Add corn syrup and lemon extract. Mix well. (The corn syrup and lemon extract are for taste and can be omitted.)", "To use it: Brush gum thinly on the back of the sticker. The stickers will curl as they dry. This is okay. When dry, store your stickers in a plastic bag or a small box. To use, moisten the sticker's back and apply it to paper.", "Tip: The gum will gel overnight. Return it to a liquid state by placing the container of seal gum in a pan of hot water. Store the seal gum in a small jar in the refrigerator.", "Enlarge Tip: It's easy to make stickers by stamping images on paper, maybe adding a bit of color, cutting or punching out any shape you want, then applying seal gum to the back." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Make Sticker Seal Gum Glue - Craft Recipe - Aunt Annie's Crafts\n\n#### Lick 'em and stick 'em\n\nFind crafts»\n\nLoading...\n\n## Aunt Annie's Crafts\n\n# Craft Recipes\n\n * Home\n * Project Index\n * Downloads\n * Boxes\n * Cards\n * Kids\n * Games\n * Puppets\n * Geometric Toys\n\nEnlarge\n\nShare this craft project\n\nCraft Recipes • Friday Fun\n\n# Sticker Seal Gum Recipe\n\n###### What you will make:\n\nFollow this recipe to make lickable seal gum glue for stickers and envelopes.\nWith this adhesive you will be able to make your own stickers from ordinary\npaper. Use the seal gum on clip-art, pictures cut from wrapping paper, images\nmade from rubber stamps, or on drawings of your own design.\n\nThis lick and stick adhesive also works great on handmade envelopes. Just\nspread the seal gum on the envelope flap and let it dry. When you are ready to\nuse the envelope, just lick it and stick it!\n\nRelated crafts: Check out the Sticker Fun craft project to see how to design\nand make your own custom stickers. For envelope patterns and instructions for\nmaking an envelope in any size, see the Envelopes to Make craft project.\n\nCaution: Recipe uses boiling water. Adult supervision is required!\n\n###### Ingredients:\n\n * 1 packet (1⁄4 ounce) unflavored gelatin\n * 1 tablespoon cold water\n * 3 tablespoons boiling water\n\n * 1⁄2 teaspoon white corn syrup\n * 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon extract\n\n#### This recipe is rated EASY to make.\n\n## How to Make Sticker Seal Gum Glue\n\n##### Read all of the directions before starting.\n\n 1. In a very small bowl (custard bowls and coffee cups work well), sprinkle gelatin into cold water. Let soften for 5 minutes.\n 2. Pour boiling water into softened gelatin and stir until dissolved. (If you have trouble getting it to dissolve, bring it to a boil in the microwave in just a few seconds.)\n 3. Add corn syrup and lemon extract. Mix well. (The corn syrup and lemon extract are for taste and can be omitted.)\n\nTo use it: Brush gum thinly on the back of the sticker. The stickers will curl\nas they dry. This is okay. When dry, store your stickers in a plastic bag or a\nsmall box. To use, moisten the sticker's back and apply it to paper.\n\nTip: The gum will gel overnight. Return it to a liquid state by placing the\ncontainer of seal gum in a pan of hot water. Store the seal gum in a small jar\nin the refrigerator.\n\nThat's it! 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143,118	How To Concentrate on Your Homework	To concentrate on your homework, start by settling into a quiet place and putting your phone away so it's not a distraction. Then, tackle your hardest or most time-consuming homework assignments first to get them out of the way. Try to finish each task before moving onto something else since jumping between assignments can disrupt your focus. Also, take 5-minute breaks every 30 minutes so your homework doesn't feel endless and you have something to look forward to.	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As young children, we use private speech to help us think through concepts. As we grow older, we internalize our “thinking out loud” into thoughts. However, anytime that we have a new or complicated concept to learn, we revert to private speech for help processing thoughts.", "Therefore, thinking out loud is actually a sign of learning, intelligence, and growth, instead of insanity. I use self talk to assist in working though creative projects. My family tells me that, not only do I talk to myself, I talk to myself loudly. However, I just shrug it off, because I find that, when I talk through a project out loud, the ideas become cemented in my mind.", "Even though I am a writer, I have a background as an artist. Due to this background and inclination, I think though most concepts visually. If I close my eyes, I can see my ideas as pictures in my head. I am not alone. Many people process ideas and thoughts visually. According to Princeton University, visual thinking or spatial learning is the process of thinking via visual processing by using the creative and emotional part of the brain to organize information in an intuitive way.", "“Our job in this life is not to shape ourselves into some ideal we imagine we ought to be, but to find out who we already are and become it.” ~ Steven Pressfield, The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles", "Therefore, if you find yourself using private speech to work through a difficult project, you can count yourself as one of an elite group of creative thinkers.", "Paula A can usually be found in her favorite chair with her feet propped up on an ottoman quietly typing on her laptop and sipping iced coffee while chaos reigns around her.", "Copyright 2021 © WriterAccess \| 831 Beacon Street , \| Suite 144 \| Newton Centre, MA 02459 \| 617-227-8800 Privacy Policy \| Legal Terms" ] }, "parsed_md": "Thinking Out Loud Is Not Crazy, It's Creative! - WriterAccess\n\nX\n\nThe WriterAccess annual conference, Content Marketing Conference, is coming up\non April 27-29. Register with `Lucky25` for 25% Off! \n \n--- \n \nLet's Talk 617-227-8800\n\nSTART FREE TRIAL REQUEST DEMO\n\n# Thinking Out Loud Is Not Crazy, It’s Creative!\n\nPlanning\| Creation\| Optimization\| Distribution\| Performance\| Comedy\n\nShare This\n\nHave you ever heard the premise that talking to yourself means that you’re\ncrazy? Well, it just goes to show that popular assumptions are often wrong.\nTalking to yourself, also called “private speech,” is not only sane, but it\nhelps us learn. As young children, we use private speech to help us think\nthrough concepts. As we grow older, we internalize our “thinking out loud”\ninto thoughts. However, anytime that we have a new or complicated concept to\nlearn, we revert to private speech for help processing thoughts.\n\n> One advantage of talking to yourself is that you know at least somebody’s\n> listening. ~ Franklin P. Jones\n\nIn a study by the American Psychological Association (APA) of private speech\nin adults, more than 80 percent of study participants spoke to themselves\nduring all six tasks and 100 percent of participants used private speech\nduring at least one of the tasks. A second study showed that teenagers who\nused private speech for self-guidance during an exam got the highest test\nscores.\n\nTherefore, thinking out loud is actually a sign of learning, intelligence, and\ngrowth, instead of insanity. I use self talk to assist in working though\ncreative projects. My family tells me that, not only do I talk to myself, I\ntalk to myself loudly. However, I just shrug it off, because I find that, when\nI talk through a project out loud, the ideas become cemented in my mind.\n\nEven though I am a writer, I have a background as an artist. Due to this\nbackground and inclination, I think though most concepts visually. If I close\nmy eyes, I can see my ideas as pictures in my head. I am not alone. Many\npeople process ideas and thoughts visually. According to Princeton University,\nvisual thinking or spatial learning is the process of thinking via visual\nprocessing by using the creative and emotional part of the brain to organize\ninformation in an intuitive way.\n\n> “Our job in this life is not to shape ourselves into some ideal we imagine\n> we ought to be, but to find out who we already are and become it.” ~ Steven\n> Pressfield, The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner\n> Creative Battles\n\nThe creative process that a writer uses is not that different from that of an\nartist. Creative writers use words to “paint a picture” for the reader. We\ntake ideas and put them through our personal filters in order to present them\nto a reader in a manner that they can understand. As a painter, I start a\npainting with general outlines of my subject and fill in the details as I\ncomplete the piece. As a writer, I start with a general concept for an article\nor post and then break it down into smaller pieces to flesh out the details.\nThe only real difference is the medium that I am using to present my ideas.\n\nTherefore, if you find yourself using private speech to work through a\ndifficult project, you can count yourself as one of an elite group of creative\nthinkers.\n\nPaula A can usually be found in her favorite chair with her feet propped up on\nan ottoman quietly typing on her laptop and sipping iced coffee while chaos\nreigns around her.\n\nBy WriterAccess Freelancer\n\nHire Me\n\n#### Recent Posts\n\nHow to Hire a Freelance Writer: 5 Things You Need to Know About Hiring a\nFreelance Writer\n\nComedy in Content Marketing: How to Add Humor to Your Brand\n\nWhy a Content Management System Is Needed: 9 Ways to Manage Your Content\nAcross All Your Platforms\n\nHow to Measure and Track Content Performance: 8 Tips on How to Improve Your\nDigital Content’s Performance\n\nHow to Create a Content Distribution Strategy: 4 Ways to Improve Your Content\nMarketing Distribution\n\nGet tips, tricks, tactics, and advice in your inbox each week\n\nJoin our FREE on-demand content strategy masterclass\n\nGet Certified\n\nConnect with expert writers to scale your content marketing\n\nFree 14 Day Trial\n\nto\n\n## ABOUT US\n\n * Our Story\n * Careers\n * Events\n * Team\n * Talk to Us\n\n## FOR CUSTOMERS\n\n * Overview\n * Pricing\n * Search Top Talent\n * How It Works\n * Managed Service\n * Competitive Review\n * Stylemetrics Matcher\n * Start 14 Day Trial\n\n## FOR FREELANCERS\n\n * How It Works Overview\n * Why Choose Us\n * Star Rating System\n * Frequently Asked Questions\n * Getting Started Guide\n * Apply Now\n\n## FOR EVERYONE\n\n * Blog\n * Portfolio Gallery\n * Resource Center\n * Annual Conference\n * Integration Partners\n * Webinars\n * WriterAccess Academy\n * Affiliate Program\n\n * About WriterAccess\n * Blog\n * How it Works for Customers\n * Pricing for Customers\n * Hire Talent\n * Start Free Trial\n * How it Works for Freelancers\n * Talent Apply\n\nCopyright 2021 © WriterAccess \| 831 Beacon Street , \| Suite 144 \| Newton\nCentre, MA 02459 \| 617-227-8800 Privacy Policy \| Legal Terms\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2007/11/the-autumn-of-the-multitaskers/306342/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210927191206/https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2007/11/the-autumn-of-the-multitaskers/306342/", "parsed_text": { "title": "The Autumn of the Multitaskers", "passages": [ "Neuroscience is confirming what we all suspect: Multitasking is dumbing us down and driving us crazy. One man’s odyssey through the nightmare of infinite connectivity", "I think your suggestion is, Can we do two things at once? Well, we’re of the view that we can walk and chew gum at the same time. —Richard Armitage, deputy secretary of state, on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, June 2, 2004 (Armitage announced his resignation on November 16, 2004.)", "My pals and I thought the car-boat was a wonder. A thing that did one thing but also did another thing— especially the opposite thing, but at least an unrelated thing—was our idea of a great invention and a bold stride toward the future. Where we got this idea, I’ll never know, but it caused us to envision a world to come teeming with crossbred, hyphenated machines. Refrigerator-TV sets. Dishwasher-air conditioners. Table saw-popcorn poppers. Camera-radios.", "With that last dumb idea, we were getting close to something, as I’ve noted every time I’ve dropped or fumbled my cell phone and snapped a picture of a wall or the middle button of my shirt. Impressive. Ingenious. Yet juvenile. Arbitrary. And why a substandard camera, anyway? Why not an excellent electric razor?", "Because (I told myself at the cell-phone store in the winter of 2003, as I handled a feature-laden upgrade that my new contract entitled me to purchase at a deep discount that also included a rebate) there may come a moment on a plane or in a subway station or at a mall when I and the other able-bodied males will be forced to subdue a terrorist, and my color snapshot of his trussed-up body will make the front page of USA Today and appear at the left shoulder of all the superstars of cable news.", "While I waited for my date with citizen-journalist destiny, I took a lot of self-portraits in my Toyota and forwarded them to a girlfriend in Colorado, who reciprocated from her Jeep. Neither one of us almost died. For months. But then, one night on a snowy two-lane highway, while I was crossing Wyoming to see my girl’s real face, my phone made its chirpy you-have-a-picture noise, and I glanced down in its direction while also, apparently, swerving off the pavement and sailing over a steep embankment toward a barbed-wire fence.", "It was interesting to me—in retrospect, after having done some reading about the frenzied activity of the multitasking brain—how late in the process my prefrontal cortex, where our cognitive switchboards hide, changed its focus from the silly phone (Where did it go? Did it slip between the seats? I wonder if this new photo is a nude shot or if it’s another one from the topless series that seemed like such a breakthrough a month ago but now I’m getting sick of) to the important matter of a steel fence post sliding spear-like across my hood ...", "(But her arms are too short to shoot a nude self-portrait with a camera phone. She’d have to do it in a mirror ...)", "The laminated windshield glass must have been high quality; the point of the post bounced off it, leaving only a star-shaped surface crack. But I was still barreling toward sagebrush, and who knew what rocks and boulders lay in wait ...", "Five minutes later, I’d driven out of the field and gunned it back up the embankment onto the highway and was proceeding south, heart slowing some, satellite radio tuned to a soft-rock channel called the Heart, which was playing lots of soothing Céline Dion.", "The abiding, distinctive feature of all crashes, whether in stock prices, housing values, or hit-TV-show ratings, is that they startle but don’t surprise. When the euphoria subsides, when the volatile graph lines of excitability flatten and then curve down, people realize, collectively and instantly (and not infrequently with some relief), that they’ve been expecting this correction. The signs were everywhere, the warnings clear, the researchers in rough agreement, and the stories down at the bar and in the office (our own stories included) revealed the same anxieties.", "Which explains why the busts and reversals we deem inevitable are also the least preventable, and why they startle us, if briefly, when they come—because they were inevitable for so long that they should have come already. That they haven’t, we reason, can mean only one of two things. Thanks to technology or some other magic, we’ve entered a new age when the laws of cause and effect (as propounded by Isaac Newton and Adam Smith) have yielded to the principle of dream-and-make-it-happen (as manifested by Steve Jobs and Oprah). Either that, or the thing that went up and up and up and hasn’t come down, though it should have long ago, is being held aloft by our decision to forget it’s up there and to carry on as though it weren’t.", "But on to the next inevitable contraction that everybody knows is coming, believes should have come a couple of years ago, and suspects can be postponed only if we pay no attention to the matter and stay very, very busy. I mean the end of the decade we may call the Roaring Zeros—these years of overleveraged, overextended, technology-driven, and finally unsustainable investment of our limited human energies in the dream of infinite connectivity. The overdoses, freak-outs, and collapses that converged in the late ’60s to wipe out the gains of the wide-eyed optimists who set out to “Be Here Now” but ended up making posters that read “Speed Kills” are finally coming for the wired utopians who strove to “Be Everywhere at Once” but lost a measure of innocence, or should have, when their manic credo convinced us we could fight two wars at the same time.", "We all remember the promises. The slogans. They were all about freedom, liberation. Supposedly we were in handcuffs and wanted out of them. The key that dangled in front of us was a microchip.", "“Where do you want to go today?” asked Microsoft in a mid-1990s ad campaign. The suggestion was that there were endless destinations—some geographic, some social, some intellectual—that you could reach in milliseconds by loading the right devices with the right software. It was further insinuated that where you went was purely up to you, not your spouse, your boss, your kids, or your government. Autonomy through automation.", "Human freedom, as classically defined (to think and act and choose with minimal interference by outside powers), was not a product that firms like Microsoft could offer, but they recast it as something they could provide. A product for which they could raise the demand by refining its features, upping its speed, restyling its appearance, and linking it up with all the other products that promised freedom, too, but had replaced it with three inferior substitutes that they could market in its name:", "For proof that these bundled minor virtues don’t amount to freedom but are, instead, a formula for a period of mounting frenzy climaxing with a lapse into fatigue, consider that “Where do you want to go today?” was really manipulative advice, not an open question. “Go somewhere now,” it strongly recommended, then go somewhere else tomorrow, but always go, go, go—and with our help. But did any rebel reply, “Nowhere. I like it fine right here”? Did anyone boldly ask, “What business is it of yours?” Was anyone brave enough to say, “Frankly, I want to go back to bed”?", "Maybe a few of us. Not enough of us. Everyone else was going places, it seemed, and either we started going places, too—especially to those places that weren’t places (another word they’d redefined) but were just pictures or documents or videos or boxes on screens where strangers conversed by typing—or else we’d be nowhere (a location once known as “here”) doing nothing (an activity formerly labeled “living”). What a waste this would be. What a waste of our new freedom.", "Our freedom to stay busy at all hours, at the task—and then the many tasks, and ultimately the multitask—of trying to be free.", "While the president continued talking on the phone (Ms. Lewinsky understood that the caller was a Member of Congress or a Senator), she performed oral sex on him.", "The scientists know this too, and they think they know why. Through a variety of experiments, many using functional magnetic resonance imaging to measure brain activity, they’ve torn the mask off multitasking and revealed its true face, which is blank and pale and drawn.", "Multitasking messes with the brain in several ways. At the most basic level, the mental balancing acts that it requires—the constant switching and pivoting—energize regions of the brain that specialize in visual processing and physical coordination and simultaneously appear to shortchange some of the higher areas related to memory and learning. We concentrate on the act of concentration at the expense of whatever it is that we’re supposed to be concentrating on.", "What does this mean in practice? Consider a recent experiment at UCLA, where researchers asked a group of 20-somethings to sort index cards in two trials, once in silence and once while simultaneously listening for specific tones in a series of randomly presented sounds. The subjects’ brains coped with the additional task by shifting responsibility from the hippocampus—which stores and recalls information—to the striatum, which takes care of rote, repetitive activities. Thanks to this switch, the subjects managed to sort the cards just as well with the musical distraction—but they had a much harder time remembering what, exactly, they’d been sorting once the experiment was over.", "Even worse, certain studies find that multitasking boosts the level of stress- related hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline and wears down our systems through biochemical friction, prematurely aging us. In the short term, the confusion, fatigue, and chaos merely hamper our ability to focus and analyze, but in the long term, they may cause it to atrophy.", "The next generation, presumably, is the hardest-hit. They’re the ones way out there on the cutting edge of the multitasking revolution, texting and instant messaging each other while they download music to their iPod and update their Facebook page and complete a homework assignment and keep an eye on the episode of The Hills flickering on a nearby television. (A recent study from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 53 percent of students in grades seven through 12 report consuming some other form of media while watching television; 58 percent multitask while reading; 62 percent while using the computer; and 63 percent while listening to music. “I get bored if it’s not all going at once,” said a 17-year-old quoted in the study.) They’re the ones whose still-maturing brains are being shaped to process information rather than understand or even remember it.", "This is the great irony of multitasking—that its overall goal, getting more done in less time, turns out to be chimerical. In reality, multitasking slows our thinking. It forces us to chop competing tasks into pieces, set them in different piles, then hunt for the pile we’re interested in, pick up its pieces, review the rules for putting the pieces back together, and then attempt to do so, often quite awkwardly. (Fact, and one more reason the bubble will pop: A brain attempting to perform two tasks simultaneously will, because of all the back-and-forth stress, exhibit a substantial lag in information processing.)", "Productive? Efficient? More like running up and down a beach repairing a row of sand castles as the tide comes rolling in and the rain comes pouring down. Multitasking, a definition: “The attempt by human beings to operate like computers, often done with the assistance of computers.” It begins by giving us more tasks to do, making each task harder to do, and dimming the mental powers required to do them. It finishes by making us forget exactly how on earth we did them (assuming we didn’t give up, or “multiquit”), which makes them harder to do again.", "Much of the problem is the metaphor. Or perhaps it’s our need for metaphors in general, particularly when the subject is our minds and the comparison seems based on science. In the days of rudimentary chemistry, the mind was thought to be a beaker of swirling volatile essences. Then came classical physical mechanics, and the mind was regarded as a clocklike thing, with springs and wheels. Then it was steam-driven, maybe. A combustion chamber. Then came electricity and Freud, and it was a dynamo of polarized energies—the id charged one way, the superego the other.", "Except that it’s not a CPU. It’s whatever that thing is that’s driven to misconstrue itself—over and over, century after century—as a prototype, rendered in all-too- vulnerable tissue, of our latest marvel of technology. And before the age of modern technology, theology. Further back than that, it’s hard to voyage, since there was a period, common sense suggests, when we didn’t even know we had brains. Or minds. Or spirits. Humans just sort of did stuff. And what they did was not influenced by metaphors about what they ought to be capable of doing but very well might not be equipped for (assuming you wanted to do it in the first place), like editing a playlist to e-mail to the lover whose husband you’re interviewing on the phone about the movie he made that you’re discussing in the blog entry you’re posting tomorrow morning and are one-quarter watching certain parts of as you eat salad and carry on the call.", "Would it be possible someday—through drugs, maybe, or esoteric Buddhism, or some profound, postapocalyptic languor—to stop coming up with ideas of what we are and then laboring to live up to them?", "The great spooky splendor of the brain, of course, is that no matter what we think it fundamentally resembles— even a small ethereal colosseum where angels smite demons and demons play dead, then suddenly spit fire into the angels’ faces—it does a good job, a great job, of seeming to resemble it.", "I do like to read a book while having sex. And talk on the phone. You can get so much done.", "“They’re paid subscription services, you need to know, but we’re giving away the first month free, and even after that, the rates are reasonable.”", "I shook my head. I was turning down whiz-bang features for the first time, and so had some of my friends, one of whom had sprung for a new BlackBerry that he’d holed up in his office to learn to use. He’d emerged a week later looking demoralized, muttering about getting old, although he’d just turned 34.", "I wanted one anyway. I’d caught air in my Land Cruiser off a sheer embankment, lost my girlfriend, chucked my dream of snapping a hog-tied terrorist, and once, because of another girl—a jealous type who never trusted that I was where I said I was—I’d been forced to send on a shot of L.A. palm trees to prove that I was not in Oregon meeting up with yet another girl whom I’d drunk coffee with after a poetry reading and who must have been bombed a few weeks later when she sent me a text message at 3 a.m. while I was sleeping beside the jealous girl. My bedmate heard the ring, crept out of bed, and read the message, then woke me up and demanded that I explain why it seemed to suggest we’d shared more than double espressos—an effect curiously enhanced by the note’s thumb-typed dyslexic style: Thuoght I saw thoes parkly eyes this aft, that sensaul deivlish mouth, and it took me rihgt in again, like vapmires do.", "I informed him that I was old enough to have actually owned a pet rock once and that I missed it.", "Here’s the worst of the chilling little thoughts that have come to me during microtasking seize-ups: For every driver who’s ever died while talking on a cell phone (researchers at the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis estimate that some 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries may be caused by drivers on cell phones each year), there was someone on the other end who, chances are, was too distracted to notice. Too busy cooking, NordicTracking, fluffing up his online dating profile, or—most hauntingly of all, I’d think, for a listener destined to discover that the acoustic chaos he’d interpreted as the other phone going out of range, or perhaps as a network-wide disturbance triggered by a solar flare, was actually a death, a human death, a death he had some role in— sitting on the toilet.", "Not that both of these activities can’t be performed on the same computer screen. And often are—you can bet on it. In bathrooms. Even airport bathrooms, on occasion. In some of which, via radio, the latest business headlines can be monitored, permitting (in theory and therefore in fact, because, as the First Law of Multitasking dictates, any two or eight or 16 processes that can overlap must overlap) the squatting day trader viewing the dirty Webcast (while on the phone with someone, don’t forget) to learn that the company he just bought stock in has entered merger talks with his own employer and surged almost 20 percent in under three minutes!", "“Guess how much richer I’ve gotten while we’ve been yakking?” he says into his cell, breaking his own rule about pretending that when he’s on the phone, he’s on the phone. Exclusively. Fully. With his entire being.", "I’ve been fired, I’ve been insulted in front of co-workers, but the time I flew thousands of miles to meet a boss who spent our first and only hour together politely nodding at my proposals while thumbing out messages on a new device, whose existence neither of us acknowledged and whose screen he kept tilted so I couldn’t see it, still feels, five years later, like the low point of my career.", "Six hundred and fifty billion dollars. That’s what we might call our National Attention Deficit, according to Jonathan B. Spira, who’s the chief analyst at a business- research firm called Basex and has estimated the per annum cost to the economy of multitasking-induced disruptions. (He obtained the figure by surveying office workers across the country, who reported that some 28 percent of their time was wasted dealing with multitasking- related transitions and interruptions.)", "That $650 billion reflects just one year’s loss. This means that the total debt is vastly higher, since personal digital assistants (the devices that, in my opinion, turned multitasking from a habit into a pathology, which the advent of Bluetooth then rendered fatal and the spread of wireless broadband made communicable) are several annums old. This puts our shortfall somewhere in the trillions— even before we add in the many billions that vanished when Time Warner and AOL joined their respective corporate missions—so ably accomplished when the firms were separate—into one colossal mission impossible.", "And don’t forget to add Enron to the tab, a company that seemed to master so many enterprises, trading everything from energy to weather futures, that the Wall Street analysts’ brains froze up trying to “recontext” (another science term) what looked at first like a capitalist dynamo as the street-corner con that it turned out to be. Reports suggest that the illusion depended nearly as much on cunning set design as it did on phony accounting. The towering stack of Broadway stages that Enron called its headquarters—with its profusion of workstations, trading boards, copiers, speakerphones, fax machines, and shredders—made visiting banker-broker types go snow-blind. When the fraud was exposed, the press accused the moneymen of overestimating Enron. In truth, they’d underestimated Enron, whose hectic multitasking front concealed the managers’ Zenlike focus on one proficiency, and only one.", "Which is easy to practice on an audience whose brains are already half dormant from the stress of scheduling flights on fractionally owned jets and changing the tilt and speed of treadmills according to the shifting readouts of miniature biofeedback monitors strapped around their upper arms.", "And the IOUs keep coming, signed at the bottom with millions of our names. We issued this currency. We’re the Federal Reserve of the attention economy, the central bank of overcommitment, keeping the system liquid with adrenaline. The problem is that we, the bankers, are also the borrowers. That’s multitasking for you. It moves in circles. Circles that we run around ourselves, as we try to pay off the debts we owe ourselves with funny money engraved with our own faces.", "Federline—I know. A mayfly on the multimedia river who, now that he has mated, deserves to break back up into pixels. That he hasn’t means pixels are far too cheap and plentiful, particularly on the AOL welcome page, where for several months last year Federline’s image was regularly positioned beside the icon I click to get my e-mail. With practice, I learned to sweep past him the way the queen sweeps past her guards, but one afternoon his picture triggered a brainslide that buried half my day.", "What the avalanche overwhelmed was a mental function that David E. Meyer, a psychology professor at the University of Michigan, calls “adaptive executive control.” Thanks to Federline, I lost my ability, as Meyer would say, to “schedule task processes appropriately” and to “obey instructions about their relative priorities.”", "Meyer, it’s worth noting, is a relative optimist among the researchers studying multitasking, since he’s convinced that some people can learn, with enough practice, to perform two tasks simultaneously as successfully as if they were doing them sequentially. But “enough practice” turns out to mean at least 2,000 tries, and I had just the one chance at the cheap fare to San Francisco that I’d turned on my laptop to reserve, only to be distracted by the picture of Federline winking at me from one browser window over.", "The photo, a link explained, was taken while Federline was taping a TV show and happened to peer down at his phone, only to learn that what’s-her-hair, his wife, the psycho, bad-mother rehab-escapee (I had last caught up on her misadventures weeks or months before, while waiting out an eBay auction for an auxiliary hard drive “still in box”), had sent him a text message asking for a divorce. Federline’s face looked as raw as a freshly unbandaged plastic- surgery patient’s, but the aspect of the photo that grabbed me (as the promotional fare hovered in the ether, still unbooked and up for grabs) was the idea I suddenly entertained about its origins. The picture of Federline in cell-phone shock had been snapped on the sly by another phone, I sensed, and possibly by a hanger-on whom Federline regarded as a “bro.” It also seemed plausible that after the taping, Federline bought dinner for this Judas—who, in my reconstruction of events, had already beamed the spy shot to a tabloid and been wired big money in return. If so, he was probably richer than Federline, who depended for funds on the wife who’d just dumped him.", "This thought sequence caused me to remember the hard drive—still sitting unopened in a closet—that I’d bought in that Internet auction way back when, while catching up on the Hollywood gossip news. Here’s the mental flowchart: Federline dumped > story about his prenuptial with Britney Spears > story was read during eBay auction > time to get some use out of my purchase.", "Removing the hard drive from its shell of molded Styrofoam sloppily wrapped in masking tape stirred serious doubts about the seller’s claim that the gadget was unused. This put me in a quandary. Should I send the hard drive back? Blackball its seller on a message board? Best to test it first. I riffled through drawers to find the proper cable, plugged the device into a USB port, and only then became aware of the fluorescent Post-it note stuck in the corner of my laptop screen. “Grab discount SF fare,” the note read. Where had it gone? Where had I gone, rather? How could a piece of paper in a color specially formulated to signal the brain Important! Don’t Ignore! be upstaged by a picture of a sad minor celebrity? If the Post-it note had been a road sign warning of a hairpin mountain curve and Federline’s photo a radio interview, I and my car would be rolling down a cliff now.", "Back to the San Francisco ticket, then. I brought up the main Expedia/Orbitz/Travelocity page and typed in the code for the San Francisco airport, which I couldn’t believe I got wrong. To fix it, I was forced to use one of those drop-down alphabetized lists that the highlight line always moves too fast through, meaning I click my mouse several entries too late. Seattle this time. I scrolled back up.", "The scientists call this ruinous mental lurching “dual task interference,” or just plain bottlenecking. I call it the reason Keven Federline cost me a cheap flight to San Francisco. (It also explains, perhaps, why sexual threesomes are often disappointing.)", "I just wish the military understood the concept. They might understand then why “walking and chewing gum” in Afghanistan and Iraq is no way to catch bin Laden.", "My hunch is that when we look back on it someday, at our juggling of electronic lives and the array of subtly different personas that each one encourages (we’re terse when texting, freewheeling on the phone, and in some middle state while e-mailing), the spectacle will appear as quaint and stylized as those scenes in old movies of stiff-backed lady operators, hair in bobby pins, rapidly swapping phone jacks from hole to hole as they connect Chicago to Miami, reporter to city desk, businessman to mistress. Such scenes were, for a time, cinematic shorthand for the frenzy of modern life, but then communications technology changed, and those operators lost their jobs.", "We’ve got to be patient and committed [in Iraq], but we’ve got to multitask ... We’ve got to talk about Iran—Iran is more dangerous than Iraq—and we have got to get the job done in Afghanistan and in Pakistan.", "Her question came too quickly. Because of the way the human brain works—always lagging slightly, always falling a bit behind itself when it has to drop many things, one thing at a time, and refocus on a new thing—my attention had not yet caught up with my expression. Also, perhaps because of the way that morphine works, I was unnaturally aware of the mechanisms inside my mind. I could actually feel the neurological switching, the mental grinding of fine, tiny gears that makes multitasking such an inefficient, slow, error-prone, tiring way to get things done.", "“Still hurts,” I finally said. “Wondering if you’d shorten up the intervals.” I left out the I’s, text message–style, because that’s how people in agony communicate. Teenagers, too, but aren’t they also in agony, with the shy self- consciousness of partials who don’t show all their cards, out of fear that they haven’t yet drawn many worth playing?", "The nurse made a face that the gurus would call “equivocal”—meaning that it can support conflicting interpretations, even in a real-time, face-to-face, “presence- rich” exchange—and then glanced down at the iPod on my blanket.", "I had no answer. I had a comeback—Because I can, because it’s possible—but a comeback is just a way to keep things rolling when perhaps they ought to stop. When the nurse looked away and punched in new instructions on the keypad attached to my IV stand, I heard her thinking, No wonder this guy has kidney stones.No wonder he’s so hungry for narcotics. She turned around in time to see my hands moving from the book they’d just reopened to the tangled wires of the earphones.", "“I’m grateful that you came so quickly and showed such understanding,” I said, not textishly, relaxing my syntax to suit the expectations of the elderly.", "“Maybe more dope will be just the thing,” the nurse said, shedding equivocation with every word, as a dreamy warmth spread through my limbs and she soft-stepped out and shut the door. When I woke in the wee hours, my book, in both its forms, had slid off the bed onto the floor, the TV remote was lost among the blankets, and the blinking “sleep” indicator of the laptop computer I’ve failed to mention (delivered to my bedside by a friend who’d shared my delusion that even 25-bed Montana hospitals must offer wireless Internet these days) was exhaling onto the walls a lovely blue light that tempted me never to boot it up again.", "What happened to the skinny brothers’ car-boat was that it sank the third time they took it fishing. It cracked down the length of its hull, took on water, then nose-dived into the sandy bottom, leaving its revved-up rear propeller sticking up two feet out of the river, furiously churning air until its creators returned in a canoe and whacked it silent with a crowbar.", "The catastrophe, visible from half the town, was the talk of the party line that night, with most of the grown-ups joining in one pooled call that was still humming when I was sent to bed.", "Now that I no longer confuse freedom with speed, convenience, and mobility, my answer would be: “Away. Just away. Someplace where I can think.”" ] }, "parsed_md": "The Autumn of the Multitaskers - The Atlantic\n\nU.S.\n\n# The Autumn of the Multitaskers\n\nNeuroscience is confirming what we all suspect: Multitasking is dumbing us\ndown and driving us crazy. One man’s odyssey through the nightmare of infinite\nconnectivity\n\nBy Walter Kirn\n\nNovember 2007 Issue\n\nIllustrations by Istvan Banyai\n\n> I think your suggestion is, Can we do two things at once? Well, we’re of the\n> view that we can walk and chew gum at the same time. —Richard Armitage,\n> deputy secretary of state, on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, June 2, 2004\n> (Armitage announced his resignation on November 16, 2004.)\n>\n> To do two things at once is to do neither. —Publilius Syrus, Roman slave,\n> first century B.C.\n\nIn the midwestern town where I grew up (a town so small that the phone line on\nour block was a “party line” well into the 1960s, meaning that we shared it\nwith our neighbors and couldn’t use it while one of them was using it, unless\nwe wanted to quietly listen in—with their permission, naturally, and only if\nwe were feeling awfully lonesome—while they chatted with someone else), there\nwere two skinny brothers in their 30s who built a car that could drive into\nthe river and become a fishing boat.\n\nMy pals and I thought the car-boat was a wonder. A thing that did one thing\nbut also did another thing— especially the opposite thing, but at least an\nunrelated thing—was our idea of a great invention and a bold stride toward the\nfuture. Where we got this idea, I’ll never know, but it caused us to envision\na world to come teeming with crossbred, hyphenated machines. Refrigerator-TV\nsets. Dishwasher-air conditioners. Table saw-popcorn poppers. Camera-radios.\n\nWith that last dumb idea, we were getting close to something, as I’ve noted\nevery time I’ve dropped or fumbled my cell phone and snapped a picture of a\nwall or the middle button of my shirt. Impressive. Ingenious. Yet juvenile.\nArbitrary. And why a substandard camera, anyway? Why not an excellent electric\nrazor?\n\nBecause (I told myself at the cell-phone store in the winter of 2003, as I\nhandled a feature-laden upgrade that my new contract entitled me to purchase\nat a deep discount that also included a rebate) there may come a moment on a\nplane or in a subway station or at a mall when I and the other able-bodied\nmales will be forced to subdue a terrorist, and my color snapshot of his\ntrussed-up body will make the front page of USA Today and appear at the left\nshoulder of all the superstars of cable news.\n\nWhile I waited for my date with citizen-journalist destiny, I took a lot of\nself-portraits in my Toyota and forwarded them to a girlfriend in Colorado,\nwho reciprocated from her Jeep. Neither one of us almost died. For months. But\nthen, one night on a snowy two-lane highway, while I was crossing Wyoming to\nsee my girl’s real face, my phone made its chirpy you-have-a-picture noise,\nand I glanced down in its direction while also, apparently, swerving off the\npavement and sailing over a steep embankment toward a barbed-wire fence.\n\nIt was interesting to me—in retrospect, after having done some reading about\nthe frenzied activity of the multitasking brain—how late in the process my\nprefrontal cortex, where our cognitive switchboards hide, changed its focus\nfrom the silly phone (Where did it go? Did it slip between the seats? I wonder\nif this new photo is a nude shot or if it’s another one from the topless\nseries that seemed like such a breakthrough a month ago but now I’m getting\nsick of) to the important matter of a steel fence post sliding spear-like\nacross my hood ...\n\n(But her arms are too short to shoot a nude self-portrait with a camera phone.\nShe’d have to do it in a mirror ...)\n\nThe laminated windshield glass must have been high quality; the point of the\npost bounced off it, leaving only a star-shaped surface crack. But I was still\nbarreling toward sagebrush, and who knew what rocks and boulders lay in wait\n...\n\nThen the phone trilled out its normal ringtone.\n\nFive minutes later, I’d driven out of the field and gunned it back up the\nembankment onto the highway and was proceeding south, heart slowing some,\nsatellite radio tuned to a soft-rock channel called the Heart, which was\nplaying lots of soothing Céline Dion.\n\n“I just had an accident trying to see your picture.”\n\n“Will you get here in time to take me out to dinner?”\n\n“I almost died.”\n\n“Well, you sound fine.”\n\n“Fine’s not a sound.”\n\nI never forgave her for that detachment. I never forgave myself for buying a\ncamera phone.\n\nThe abiding, distinctive feature of all crashes, whether in stock prices,\nhousing values, or hit-TV-show ratings, is that they startle but don’t\nsurprise. When the euphoria subsides, when the volatile graph lines of\nexcitability flatten and then curve down, people realize, collectively and\ninstantly (and not infrequently with some relief), that they’ve been expecting\nthis correction. The signs were everywhere, the warnings clear, the\nresearchers in rough agreement, and the stories down at the bar and in the\noffice (our own stories included) revealed the same anxieties.\n\nWhich explains why the busts and reversals we deem inevitable are also the\nleast preventable, and why they startle us, if briefly, when they come—because\nthey were inevitable for so long that they should have come already. That they\nhaven’t, we reason, can mean only one of two things. Thanks to technology or\nsome other magic, we’ve entered a new age when the laws of cause and effect\n(as propounded by Isaac Newton and Adam Smith) have yielded to the principle\nof dream-and-make-it-happen (as manifested by Steve Jobs and Oprah). Either\nthat, or the thing that went up and up and up and hasn’t come down, though it\nshould have long ago, is being held aloft by our decision to forget it’s up\nthere and to carry on as though it weren’t.\n\nBut on to the next inevitable contraction that everybody knows is coming,\nbelieves should have come a couple of years ago, and suspects can be postponed\nonly if we pay no attention to the matter and stay very, very busy. I mean the\nend of the decade we may call the Roaring Zeros—these years of overleveraged,\noverextended, technology-driven, and finally unsustainable investment of our\nlimited human energies in the dream of infinite connectivity. The overdoses,\nfreak-outs, and collapses that converged in the late ’60s to wipe out the\ngains of the wide-eyed optimists who set out to “Be Here Now” but ended up\nmaking posters that read “Speed Kills” are finally coming for the wired\nutopians who strove to “Be Everywhere at Once” but lost a measure of\ninnocence, or should have, when their manic credo convinced us we could fight\ntwo wars at the same time.\n\nThe Multitasking Crash.\n\nThe Attention-Deficit Recession.\n\nWe all remember the promises. The slogans. They were all about freedom,\nliberation. Supposedly we were in handcuffs and wanted out of them. The key\nthat dangled in front of us was a microchip.\n\n“Where do you want to go today?” asked Microsoft in a mid-1990s ad campaign.\nThe suggestion was that there were endless destinations—some geographic, some\nsocial, some intellectual—that you could reach in milliseconds by loading the\nright devices with the right software. It was further insinuated that where\nyou went was purely up to you, not your spouse, your boss, your kids, or your\ngovernment. Autonomy through automation.\n\nThis was the embryonic fallacy that grew up into the monster of multitasking.\n\nHuman freedom, as classically defined (to think and act and choose with\nminimal interference by outside powers), was not a product that firms like\nMicrosoft could offer, but they recast it as something they could provide. A\nproduct for which they could raise the demand by refining its features, upping\nits speed, restyling its appearance, and linking it up with all the other\nproducts that promised freedom, too, but had replaced it with three inferior\nsubstitutes that they could market in its name:\n\nEfficiency, convenience, and mobility.\n\nFor proof that these bundled minor virtues don’t amount to freedom but are,\ninstead, a formula for a period of mounting frenzy climaxing with a lapse into\nfatigue, consider that “Where do you want to go today?” was really\nmanipulative advice, not an open question. “Go somewhere now,” it strongly\nrecommended, then go somewhere else tomorrow, but always go, go, go—and with\nour help. But did any rebel reply, “Nowhere. I like it fine right here”? Did\nanyone boldly ask, “What business is it of yours?” Was anyone brave enough to\nsay, “Frankly, I want to go back to bed”?\n\nMaybe a few of us. Not enough of us. Everyone else was going places, it\nseemed, and either we started going places, too—especially to those places\nthat weren’t places (another word they’d redefined) but were just pictures or\ndocuments or videos or boxes on screens where strangers conversed by typing—or\nelse we’d be nowhere (a location once known as “here”) doing nothing (an\nactivity formerly labeled “living”). What a waste this would be. What a waste\nof our new freedom.\n\nOur freedom to stay busy at all hours, at the task—and then the many tasks,\nand ultimately the multitask—of trying to be free.\n\n> While the president continued talking on the phone (Ms. Lewinsky understood\n> that the caller was a Member of Congress or a Senator), she performed oral\n> sex on him.\n>\n> —The Starr Report, 1998\n\nI t isn’t working, it never has worked, and though we’re still pushing and\ndriving to make it work and puzzled as to why we haven’t stopped yet, which\nmakes us think we may go on forever, the stoppage or slowdown is coming\nnonetheless, and when it does, we’ll be startled for a moment, and then we’ll\nacknowledge that, way down deep inside ourselves (a place that we almost\nforgot even existed), we always knew it couldn’t work.\n\nThe scientists know this too, and they think they know why. Through a variety\nof experiments, many using functional magnetic resonance imaging to measure\nbrain activity, they’ve torn the mask off multitasking and revealed its true\nface, which is blank and pale and drawn.\n\nMultitasking messes with the brain in several ways. At the most basic level,\nthe mental balancing acts that it requires—the constant switching and\npivoting—energize regions of the brain that specialize in visual processing\nand physical coordination and simultaneously appear to shortchange some of the\nhigher areas related to memory and learning. We concentrate on the act of\nconcentration at the expense of whatever it is that we’re supposed to be\nconcentrating on.\n\nWhat does this mean in practice? Consider a recent experiment at UCLA, where\nresearchers asked a group of 20-somethings to sort index cards in two trials,\nonce in silence and once while simultaneously listening for specific tones in\na series of randomly presented sounds. The subjects’ brains coped with the\nadditional task by shifting responsibility from the hippocampus—which stores\nand recalls information—to the striatum, which takes care of rote, repetitive\nactivities. Thanks to this switch, the subjects managed to sort the cards just\nas well with the musical distraction—but they had a much harder time\nremembering what, exactly, they’d been sorting once the experiment was over.\n\nEven worse, certain studies find that multitasking boosts the level of stress-\nrelated hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline and wears down our systems\nthrough biochemical friction, prematurely aging us. In the short term, the\nconfusion, fatigue, and chaos merely hamper our ability to focus and analyze,\nbut in the long term, they may cause it to atrophy.\n\nThe next generation, presumably, is the hardest-hit. They’re the ones way out\nthere on the cutting edge of the multitasking revolution, texting and instant\nmessaging each other while they download music to their iPod and update their\nFacebook page and complete a homework assignment and keep an eye on the\nepisode of The Hills flickering on a nearby television. (A recent study from\nthe Kaiser Family Foundation found that 53 percent of students in grades seven\nthrough 12 report consuming some other form of media while watching\ntelevision; 58 percent multitask while reading; 62 percent while using the\ncomputer; and 63 percent while listening to music. “I get bored if it’s not\nall going at once,” said a 17-year-old quoted in the study.) They’re the ones\nwhose still-maturing brains are being shaped to process information rather\nthan understand or even remember it.\n\nThis is the great irony of multitasking—that its overall goal, getting more\ndone in less time, turns out to be chimerical. In reality, multitasking slows\nour thinking. It forces us to chop competing tasks into pieces, set them in\ndifferent piles, then hunt for the pile we’re interested in, pick up its\npieces, review the rules for putting the pieces back together, and then\nattempt to do so, often quite awkwardly. (Fact, and one more reason the bubble\nwill pop: A brain attempting to perform two tasks simultaneously will, because\nof all the back-and-forth stress, exhibit a substantial lag in information\nprocessing.)\n\nProductive? Efficient? More like running up and down a beach repairing a row\nof sand castles as the tide comes rolling in and the rain comes pouring down.\nMultitasking, a definition: “The attempt by human beings to operate like\ncomputers, often done with the assistance of computers.” It begins by giving\nus more tasks to do, making each task harder to do, and dimming the mental\npowers required to do them. It finishes by making us forget exactly how on\nearth we did them (assuming we didn’t give up, or “multiquit”), which makes\nthem harder to do again.\n\nMuch of the problem is the metaphor. Or perhaps it’s our need for metaphors in\ngeneral, particularly when the subject is our minds and the comparison seems\nbased on science. In the days of rudimentary chemistry, the mind was thought\nto be a beaker of swirling volatile essences. Then came classical physical\nmechanics, and the mind was regarded as a clocklike thing, with springs and\nwheels. Then it was steam-driven, maybe. A combustion chamber. Then came\nelectricity and Freud, and it was a dynamo of polarized energies—the id\ncharged one way, the superego the other.\n\nNow, in the heyday of the microchip, the brain is a computer. A CPU.\n\nExcept that it’s not a CPU. It’s whatever that thing is that’s driven to\nmisconstrue itself—over and over, century after century—as a prototype,\nrendered in all-too- vulnerable tissue, of our latest marvel of technology.\nAnd before the age of modern technology, theology. Further back than that,\nit’s hard to voyage, since there was a period, common sense suggests, when we\ndidn’t even know we had brains. Or minds. Or spirits. Humans just sort of did\nstuff. And what they did was not influenced by metaphors about what they ought\nto be capable of doing but very well might not be equipped for (assuming you\nwanted to do it in the first place), like editing a playlist to e-mail to the\nlover whose husband you’re interviewing on the phone about the movie he made\nthat you’re discussing in the blog entry you’re posting tomorrow morning and\nare one-quarter watching certain parts of as you eat salad and carry on the\ncall.\n\nWould it be possible someday—through drugs, maybe, or esoteric Buddhism, or\nsome profound, postapocalyptic languor—to stop coming up with ideas of what we\nare and then laboring to live up to them?\n\nThe great spooky splendor of the brain, of course, is that no matter what we\nthink it fundamentally resembles— even a small ethereal colosseum where angels\nsmite demons and demons play dead, then suddenly spit fire into the angels’\nfaces—it does a good job, a great job, of seeming to resemble it.\n\nFor a while.\n\n> I do like to read a book while having sex. And talk on the phone. You can\n> get so much done.\n>\n> —Jennifer Connelly, movie star, 2005\n\nAfter the near-fatal consequences of my 2003 decision to buy a phone with a\nfeature I didn’t need, life went on, and rather rapidly, since multitasking\neats up time in the name of saving time, rushing you through your two-year\ncontract cycle and returning you to the company store with a suspicion that\nyou didn’t accomplish all you hoped to after your last optimistic, euphoric\nvisit.\n\n“Which of the ones that offer rebates don’t have cameras in them?”\n\n“The decent models all do. The best ones now have video capabilities. You can\nshoot little movies.”\n\nI wanted to ask, Of what? Oncoming barbed wire? The salesman was a believer,\nthough—a zealot.\n\n“Oh, yeah,” he said, “as well as GPS-based, turn-by-turn navigation systems.\nWhich are cool if you drive a lot.”\n\n“You have to look down at the screen, though.”\n\n“They’re paid subscription services, you need to know, but we’re giving away\nthe first month free, and even after that, the rates are reasonable.”\n\nI shook my head. I was turning down whiz-bang features for the first time, and\nso had some of my friends, one of whom had sprung for a new BlackBerry that\nhe’d holed up in his office to learn to use. He’d emerged a week later looking\ndemoralized, muttering about getting old, although he’d just turned 34.\n\n“Those little ones there—the ones that aren’t so slim, that you give away\nfree.”\n\n“That too is an option. Mostly they’re aimed at kids, though. Adolescents.”\n\nI wanted one anyway. I’d caught air in my Land Cruiser off a sheer embankment,\nlost my girlfriend, chucked my dream of snapping a hog-tied terrorist, and\nonce, because of another girl—a jealous type who never trusted that I was\nwhere I said I was—I’d been forced to send on a shot of L.A. palm trees to\nprove that I was not in Oregon meeting up with yet another girl whom I’d drunk\ncoffee with after a poetry reading and who must have been bombed a few weeks\nlater when she sent me a text message at 3 a.m. while I was sleeping beside\nthe jealous girl. My bedmate heard the ring, crept out of bed, and read the\nmessage, then woke me up and demanded that I explain why it seemed to suggest\nwe’d shared more than double espressos—an effect curiously enhanced by the\nnote’s thumb-typed dyslexic style: Thuoght I saw thoes parkly eyes this aft,\nthat sensaul deivlish mouth, and it took me rihgt in again, like vapmires do.\n\n“I’ll take the fat little free one,” I told the salesman.\n\n“The thing’s inert. It does nothing. It’s a pet rock.”\n\nI informed him that I was old enough to have actually owned a pet rock once\nand that I missed it.\n\nHere’s the worst of the chilling little thoughts that have come to me during\nmicrotasking seize-ups: For every driver who’s ever died while talking on a\ncell phone (researchers at the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis estimate that\nsome 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries may be caused by drivers on cell phones\neach year), there was someone on the other end who, chances are, was too\ndistracted to notice. Too busy cooking, NordicTracking, fluffing up his online\ndating profile, or—most hauntingly of all, I’d think, for a listener destined\nto discover that the acoustic chaos he’d interpreted as the other phone going\nout of range, or perhaps as a network-wide disturbance triggered by a solar\nflare, was actually a death, a human death, a death he had some role in—\nsitting on the toilet.\n\nTrading securities.\n\nOr would watching streaming pornography be worse?\n\nNot that both of these activities can’t be performed on the same computer\nscreen. And often are—you can bet on it. In bathrooms. Even airport bathrooms,\non occasion. In some of which, via radio, the latest business headlines can be\nmonitored, permitting (in theory and therefore in fact, because, as the First\nLaw of Multitasking dictates, any two or eight or 16 processes that can\noverlap must overlap) the squatting day trader viewing the dirty Webcast\n(while on the phone with someone, don’t forget) to learn that the company he\njust bought stock in has entered merger talks with his own employer and surged\nalmost 20 percent in under three minutes!\n\n“Guess how much richer I’ve gotten while we’ve been yakking?” he says into his\ncell, breaking his own rule about pretending that when he’s on the phone, he’s\non the phone. Exclusively. Fully. With his entire being.\n\nNo reply.\n\nMust be driving through a tunnel.\n\nI’ve been fired, I’ve been insulted in front of co-workers, but the time I\nflew thousands of miles to meet a boss who spent our first and only hour\ntogether politely nodding at my proposals while thumbing out messages on a new\ndevice, whose existence neither of us acknowledged and whose screen he kept\ntilted so I couldn’t see it, still feels, five years later, like the low point\nof my career.\n\n> This is the perfect “one plus one equals three” opportunity.\n>\n> — Robert Pittman, president and COO of America Online, on the merger between\n> AOL and Time Warner, 2000\n\nThere may be a financial cost to multitasking as well. The sum is extremely\nlarge and hard to vouch for, the esoteric algorithm that yielded it a puzzle\nto all but its creator, possibly, but it’s one of those figures that’s fun to\nquote in bars.\n\nSix hundred and fifty billion dollars. That’s what we might call our National\nAttention Deficit, according to Jonathan B. Spira, who’s the chief analyst at\na business- research firm called Basex and has estimated the per annum cost to\nthe economy of multitasking-induced disruptions. (He obtained the figure by\nsurveying office workers across the country, who reported that some 28 percent\nof their time was wasted dealing with multitasking- related transitions and\ninterruptions.)\n\nThat $650 billion reflects just one year’s loss. This means that the total\ndebt is vastly higher, since personal digital assistants (the devices that, in\nmy opinion, turned multitasking from a habit into a pathology, which the\nadvent of Bluetooth then rendered fatal and the spread of wireless broadband\nmade communicable) are several annums old. This puts our shortfall somewhere\nin the trillions— even before we add in the many billions that vanished when\nTime Warner and AOL joined their respective corporate missions—so ably\naccomplished when the firms were separate—into one colossal mission\nimpossible.\n\nAnd don’t forget to add Enron to the tab, a company that seemed to master so\nmany enterprises, trading everything from energy to weather futures, that the\nWall Street analysts’ brains froze up trying to “recontext” (another science\nterm) what looked at first like a capitalist dynamo as the street-corner con\nthat it turned out to be. Reports suggest that the illusion depended nearly as\nmuch on cunning set design as it did on phony accounting. The towering stack\nof Broadway stages that Enron called its headquarters—with its profusion of\nworkstations, trading boards, copiers, speakerphones, fax machines, and\nshredders—made visiting banker-broker types go snow-blind. When the fraud was\nexposed, the press accused the moneymen of overestimating Enron. In truth,\nthey’d underestimated Enron, whose hectic multitasking front concealed the\nmanagers’ Zenlike focus on one proficiency, and only one.\n\nHypnotism.\n\nWhich is easy to practice on an audience whose brains are already half dormant\nfrom the stress of scheduling flights on fractionally owned jets and changing\nthe tilt and speed of treadmills according to the shifting readouts of\nminiature biofeedback monitors strapped around their upper arms.\n\nWhat has the madness of multitasking cost us? The better question might be:\nWhat hasn’t it?\n\nAnd the IOUs keep coming, signed at the bottom with millions of our names. We\nissued this currency. We’re the Federal Reserve of the attention economy, the\ncentral bank of overcommitment, keeping the system liquid with adrenaline. The\nproblem is that we, the bankers, are also the borrowers. That’s multitasking\nfor you. It moves in circles. Circles that we run around ourselves, as we try\nto pay off the debts we owe ourselves with funny money engraved with our own\nfaces.\n\nHere’s one item from my ledger:\n\nCost of pitying Kevin Federline while organizing business trip online and\nattaching computer peripheral: $279.\n\nFederline—I know. A mayfly on the multimedia river who, now that he has mated,\ndeserves to break back up into pixels. That he hasn’t means pixels are far too\ncheap and plentiful, particularly on the AOL welcome page, where for several\nmonths last year Federline’s image was regularly positioned beside the icon I\nclick to get my e-mail. With practice, I learned to sweep past him the way the\nqueen sweeps past her guards, but one afternoon his picture triggered a\nbrainslide that buried half my day.\n\nWhat the avalanche overwhelmed was a mental function that David E. Meyer, a\npsychology professor at the University of Michigan, calls “adaptive executive\ncontrol.” Thanks to Federline, I lost my ability, as Meyer would say, to\n“schedule task processes appropriately” and to “obey instructions about their\nrelative priorities.”\n\nMeyer, it’s worth noting, is a relative optimist among the researchers\nstudying multitasking, since he’s convinced that some people can learn, with\nenough practice, to perform two tasks simultaneously as successfully as if\nthey were doing them sequentially. But “enough practice” turns out to mean at\nleast 2,000 tries, and I had just the one chance at the cheap fare to San\nFrancisco that I’d turned on my laptop to reserve, only to be distracted by\nthe picture of Federline winking at me from one browser window over.\n\nThe photo, a link explained, was taken while Federline was taping a TV show\nand happened to peer down at his phone, only to learn that what’s-her-hair,\nhis wife, the psycho, bad-mother rehab-escapee (I had last caught up on her\nmisadventures weeks or months before, while waiting out an eBay auction for an\nauxiliary hard drive “still in box”), had sent him a text message asking for a\ndivorce. Federline’s face looked as raw as a freshly unbandaged plastic-\nsurgery patient’s, but the aspect of the photo that grabbed me (as the\npromotional fare hovered in the ether, still unbooked and up for grabs) was\nthe idea I suddenly entertained about its origins. The picture of Federline in\ncell-phone shock had been snapped on the sly by another phone, I sensed, and\npossibly by a hanger-on whom Federline regarded as a “bro.” It also seemed\nplausible that after the taping, Federline bought dinner for this Judas—who,\nin my reconstruction of events, had already beamed the spy shot to a tabloid\nand been wired big money in return. If so, he was probably richer than\nFederline, who depended for funds on the wife who’d just dumped him.\n\nThis thought sequence caused me to remember the hard drive—still sitting\nunopened in a closet—that I’d bought in that Internet auction way back when,\nwhile catching up on the Hollywood gossip news. Here’s the mental flowchart:\nFederline dumped > story about his prenuptial with Britney Spears > story was\nread during eBay auction > time to get some use out of my purchase.\n\nRemoving the hard drive from its shell of molded Styrofoam sloppily wrapped in\nmasking tape stirred serious doubts about the seller’s claim that the gadget\nwas unused. This put me in a quandary. Should I send the hard drive back?\nBlackball its seller on a message board? Best to test it first. I riffled\nthrough drawers to find the proper cable, plugged the device into a USB port,\nand only then became aware of the fluorescent Post-it note stuck in the corner\nof my laptop screen. “Grab discount SF fare,” the note read. Where had it\ngone? Where had I gone, rather? How could a piece of paper in a color\nspecially formulated to signal the brain Important! Don’t Ignore! be upstaged\nby a picture of a sad minor celebrity? If the Post-it note had been a road\nsign warning of a hairpin mountain curve and Federline’s photo a radio\ninterview, I and my car would be rolling down a cliff now.\n\nBack to the San Francisco ticket, then. I brought up the main\nExpedia/Orbitz/Travelocity page and typed in the code for the San Francisco\nairport, which I couldn’t believe I got wrong. To fix it, I was forced to use\none of those drop-down alphabetized lists that the highlight line always moves\ntoo fast through, meaning I click my mouse several entries too late. Seattle\nthis time. I scrolled back up.\n\nAll tickets sold out.\n\nThe scientists call this ruinous mental lurching “dual task interference,” or\njust plain bottlenecking. I call it the reason Keven Federline cost me a cheap\nflight to San Francisco. (It also explains, perhaps, why sexual threesomes are\noften disappointing.)\n\nI just wish the military understood the concept. They might understand then\nwhy “walking and chewing gum” in Afghanistan and Iraq is no way to catch bin\nLaden.\n\nMy hunch is that when we look back on it someday, at our juggling of\nelectronic lives and the array of subtly different personas that each one\nencourages (we’re terse when texting, freewheeling on the phone, and in some\nmiddle state while e-mailing), the spectacle will appear as quaint and\nstylized as those scenes in old movies of stiff-backed lady operators, hair in\nbobby pins, rapidly swapping phone jacks from hole to hole as they connect\nChicago to Miami, reporter to city desk, businessman to mistress. Such scenes\nwere, for a time, cinematic shorthand for the frenzy of modern life, but then\ncommunications technology changed, and those operators lost their jobs.\n\nTo us.\n\n> We’ve got to be patient and committed [in Iraq], but we’ve got to multitask\n> ... We’ve got to talk about Iran—Iran is more dangerous than Iraq—and we\n> have got to get the job done in Afghanistan and in Pakistan.\n>\n> —Rudolph Giuliani, Republican presidential candidate, July 2007\n\nThe night the bubble finally popped for me began when I pushed a button on my\nhospital bed to summon the gray-haired night nurse. To convey my appreciation\nwhen she arrived and to help establish a relationship that I hoped would lead\nher to agree with me that my morphine drip was far too slow, I did as the\ngurus of management urge executives to do when they engage in important\nnegotiations. I “reallocated” my “presence” and “enriched” my “medium.” I\nremoved my headphones, closed my book, aimed the remote and clicked off the\nTV, and looked the old woman in the eye.\n\n“What?” she said.\n\nHer question came too quickly. Because of the way the human brain works—always\nlagging slightly, always falling a bit behind itself when it has to drop many\nthings, one thing at a time, and refocus on a new thing—my attention had not\nyet caught up with my expression. Also, perhaps because of the way that\nmorphine works, I was unnaturally aware of the mechanisms inside my mind. I\ncould actually feel the neurological switching, the mental grinding of fine,\ntiny gears that makes multitasking such an inefficient, slow, error-prone,\ntiring way to get things done.\n\n“Still hurts,” I finally said. “Wondering if you’d shorten up the intervals.”\nI left out the I’s, text message–style, because that’s how people in agony\ncommunicate. Teenagers, too, but aren’t they also in agony, with the shy self-\nconsciousness of partials who don’t show all their cards, out of fear that\nthey haven’t yet drawn many worth playing?\n\nThe nurse made a face that the gurus would call “equivocal”—meaning that it\ncan support conflicting interpretations, even in a real-time, face-to-face,\n“presence- rich” exchange—and then glanced down at the iPod on my blanket.\n\n“Music lover?”\n\n“Book on tape,” I said.\n\n“You can do those both at once?” She eyed the real book lying on my lap.\n\n“Same one,” I said. “I like to double up.”\n\n“Why?”\n\nI had no answer. I had a comeback—Because I can, because it’s possible—but a\ncomeback is just a way to keep things rolling when perhaps they ought to stop.\nWhen the nurse looked away and punched in new instructions on the keypad\nattached to my IV stand, I heard her thinking, No wonder this guy has kidney\nstones.No wonder he’s so hungry for narcotics. She turned around in time to\nsee my hands moving from the book they’d just reopened to the tangled wires of\nthe earphones.\n\n“I’m grateful that you came so quickly and showed such understanding,” I said,\nnot textishly, relaxing my syntax to suit the expectations of the elderly.\n\n“Maybe more dope will be just the thing,” the nurse said, shedding\nequivocation with every word, as a dreamy warmth spread through my limbs and\nshe soft-stepped out and shut the door. When I woke in the wee hours, my book,\nin both its forms, had slid off the bed onto the floor, the TV remote was lost\namong the blankets, and the blinking “sleep” indicator of the laptop computer\nI’ve failed to mention (delivered to my bedside by a friend who’d shared my\ndelusion that even 25-bed Montana hospitals must offer wireless Internet these\ndays) was exhaling onto the walls a lovely blue light that tempted me never to\nboot it up again.\n\nThat night, last May, as I drowsed and passed my stones, the mania left me,\nand it hasn’t returned.\n\nWhat happened to the skinny brothers’ car-boat was that it sank the third time\nthey took it fishing. It cracked down the length of its hull, took on water,\nthen nose-dived into the sandy bottom, leaving its revved-up rear propeller\nsticking up two feet out of the river, furiously churning air until its\ncreators returned in a canoe and whacked it silent with a crowbar.\n\nThe catastrophe, visible from half the town, was the talk of the party line\nthat night, with most of the grown-ups joining in one pooled call that was\nstill humming when I was sent to bed.\n\n\"Where do you want to go today?” Microsoft asked us.\n\nNow that I no longer confuse freedom with speed, convenience, and mobility, my\nanswer would be: “Away. Just away. Someplace where I can think.”\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.studentpulse.com:80/articles/762/the-impact-of-listening-to-music-on-cognitive-performance", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20160531115734/http://www.studentpulse.com:80/articles/762/the-impact-of-listening-to-music-on-cognitive-performance", "parsed_text": { "title": "The Impact of Listening to Music on Cognitive Performance", "passages": [ "Listening to music for relaxation is common among students to counter the effects of stress or anxiety while completing difficult academic tasks. Some studies supporting this technique have shown that background music promotes cognitive performance while other studies have shown that listening to music while engaged in complex cognitive tasks can impair performance. This study focuses on the impact different genres of music, played at different volume levels, have on the cognitive abilities of college students completing academic tasks.", "Many students listen to music to alleviate the emotional effects of stress and anxiety when engaged in complex cognitive processing, such as studying for a test, completing homework assignments, or while reading and writing. This practice is so common that it would be beneficial for college students to understand the role that music plays on cognitive performance. Research demonstrating the effects of music on performance is well documented, but have shown ambiguous evidence on this matter. In studies conducted to learn about the effects of musical distraction on cognitive task performance, the findings have demonstrated the idea of music improving cognitive performance (Cockerton, Moore, & Norman, 1997), but there has also been research contradicting those results, where music was found distracting for participants performing cognitive tasks (Furnham & Bradley, 1997). However, with the plethora of music genres available to music listeners, it is important to understand how different types of music impact performance. Additionally, very few studies address the interaction between the intensity or volume of the music played and its effect on cognitive processing. The present study aims to understand the effect of listening to different genres of music played at different volume levels on cognitive task performance.", "Many students choose to listen to a preferred genre of music when they study or do their homework without understanding the potential harmful effects of such practice. A study conducted by Smith and Morris (1977) addressed this question by studying the effects of sedative and stimulative music. The study focused on the influence these two distinct genres of music have on performance, anxiety, and concentration. Participants had to indicate their preferred genre and were requested to repeat a set of numbers backwards while listening to either the stimulative, sedative, or no music. The results indicated that participants performed worse while listening to their preferred type of music. Additionally, in the no music condition, participants performed best. These results indicate that a preferred type of music can serve as a distracting factor when one is engaged in a cognitively demanding task perhaps due to the fact that less cognitive resources are available when the attention is drawn to the lyrics, emotions, and memories that such music can evoke. Participants who listened to sedative music performed better than participants who listened to simulative music and worse than those who listened to no music at all. These results indicated that stimulative music is a stronger distractor and obstructs cognitive processing more than sedative music does.", "The influence of music on cognitive performance has also been linked to personality types. A study conducted by Furnham and Bradley (1997) illustrated pop music as a distracter on the cognitive performance of introverts and extraverts. They predicted that extraverts would outperform introverts in the presence of music. The participants were required to perform two cognitive tasks: a memory test with both an immediate and a delayed recall and a reading comprehension test. The two tasks would be completed in the pop music condition as well as in silence. The results determined that immediate recall on the memory test was severely impaired for both introverts and extraverts when the pop music was played. In the delayed recall component of the memory test, introverts showed significantly poorer recall than did extraverts in the pop music condition as well as introverts in the silent condition. Also the introverts’ performance on the reading comprehension task in the pop music condition was impaired when compared to extraverts in the same condition and to introverts who performed the task in silence. Overall, the researchers determined that pop music served as a distractor for the cognitive performance of both extraverts and introverts; however, introverts seemed to be most affected. Interestingly, this study revealed some evidence that overall background noise, such as television, music, and chatter could improve performance in complex cognitive tasks for extraverts, although it will significantly impair introverts’ performance (Furnham & Bradley, 1997).", "Studies involving noise as a distraction have demonstrated the same ambiguous results regarding their effect on cognitive processing as studies involving background music. Dobbs, Furnham, and McClelland (2011) conducted a study that tested the effect of distracters, specifically background noise and music, on cognitive tasks for introverts and extraverts. The researchers hypothesized that performance, for both introverts and extraverts, would be worse in the presence of music and noise than it would be in silence; specifically, for all the cognitive tasks, performance would diminish in the presence of background noise, improve with only background music, and be optimal in silence. The findings supported their predictions and showed that cognitive performance in silence was better than performance with background music, which in turn was better than performance with background noise. The results also demonstrated that, overall, performance in silence was best when compared to performance in background noise and music (Dobbs, Furnham, & McClelland, 2011). In contrast, a study conducted by Pool (2002), monitored the distracting effects of background television on homework performance and did not find any significant impairment on homework assignments when students were distracted by television while working on those assignments. These findings indicate that background noise, just like background music impacts cognitive performance in ways that have not been fully understood by researchers.", "Although previous research has established that music can either distract or facilitate cognitive task performance, improved performance in the presence of music might be directly related to the type of music listened to (Cockerton, Moore, & Norman, 1997). A study conducted by Hallman, Price, and Katsarou, (2002) supported this argument. In fact, they tested the effect of calming and relaxing music on arithmetic and memory performance tests in children ranging from ages ten to twelve. They found better performance on both tasks in the calming and relaxing music condition when compared with a no-music condition. They also tested these children in an arousing, aggressive, and unpleasant music condition, and the results showed that their performance on both tasks was heavily disrupted and led to a lower level of reported altruistic behavior by the children (Hallman, Price, & Katsarou, 2002). Although these data did not find that calming music enhanced performance, one might imply that this type of music can provide a soothing environment that puts students at ease, facilitating cognitive processing.", "The present study considers the effects of two different types of music at varying intensities on cognitive task performance and compared them to tasks performed in silence. It was predicted that tasks performed in silence would yield better results than tasks performed both in the soft music and the loud music conditions, demonstrating that music is a distracter to cognitive performance. Additionally, performance scores were expected to be significantly lower in the presence of loud music at a high intensity, suggesting that both the type of music and the volume at which the music is played are contributors to the distracting effect of music. Finally, performance was predicted to be significantly higher in the presence of soft music compared to loud music.", "Thirty-two undergraduate students (twenty-five females, seven males), ranging in age from 20 to 41 years from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) at Shady Grove participated in this study. Participants were selected from a psychology class and received extra credit for their participation as agreed on by the class’s instructor. All students participated on a voluntary basis.", "This study used five different arithmetic tests to measure cognitive performance (Appendix A). The tests consisted of 20 different operations: 5 multiplication, 5 division, 5 addition, and 5 subtraction problems. The order of operations was randomized throughout the tests. No question involved operations with more than a three-digit number. The five tests were similar in difficulty. Loud music was defined as heavy-rock metal music, and the song used in that condition was “Not Ready to Die” (Demon Hunters, 2004). Soft music was defined as classical piano-only music, and the piece that was used in that condition was “Morning Light” (Beeson, 2004).", "The study was conducted in rooms assigned by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) at Shady Grove. Participants were given informed consent forms to fill out at the beginning of the experiment and a research participation credit sheet. A repeated-measure design was used in this study. All thirty-two participants were exposed to all five conditions. The researcher explained to participants that music would be played while they solved the questions on the tests. The volume at each music condition was adjusted as the experiment progressed.", "The participants were asked to solve five arithmetic tests with twenty different questions on each test. The first test was conducted in the soft music condition at low intensity (Test 1- SM-LO), and the second test, in the loud music condition at low intensity (Test 2-LM-LO). The third test was performed in complete silence (Test 3- SIL). The fourth and fifth tests were conducted in soft music and loud music conditions, respectively, both at high volume intensity (Test 4-SM-HI and Test 5 LM-HI). The participants were allowed sixty seconds to complete each test. There was a twenty second waiting period between each test. The participants were not allowed to use a calculator or any other electronic device to complete the questions on the tests.Continued on Next Page »", "Dobbs, S., Furnham, A., & McClelland, A. (2011).The effect of background music and noise on the cognitive test performance of introverts and extraverts. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 25(2), 307–313.", "Furnham, A., & Bradley, A. (1997). Music while you work: The differential distraction of background music on the cognitive test performance of introverts and extraverts. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 11(5), 445-455.", "Hallman, S., Price, J., & Katsarou, G. (2002). The effects of background music on primary school's pupils' task performance. Educational Studies, 28(2), 111-122.", "Smith, C.A., & Morris, L. W. (1977). Differential effects of stimulative and sedative music anxiety, concentration, and performance. Psychological Reports, 41, 1047-1053.", "Arielle S. Dolegui graduated in 2013 with a concentration in Psychology/Biopsychology from University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Catonsville, MD.", "Music has accompanied major social events throughout the history of mankind. Major gatherings such as weddings, graduations, or birthdays are usually recognized by a familiar tune. There is evidence that music plays a large role in emotional processes within the brain. An individual’s emotional state of mind can directly impact... MORE»", "Using a qualitative content analysis and online survey, this research examined how college students perceive and respond to the portrayal of women when exposed to misogynistic lyrics. Based on cultivation theory, this study... MORE»", "“A song is something that we communicate to those people who otherwise would not understand where we are coming from. You could give them a long political speech – they would still not understand. But I tell you: when you finish that song, people will be like ‘Damn, I know where you nigga’s are comin&rsquo...; MORE»", "This research paper addressed how technology has changed cultural relationships consumers have with music. The music industry’s business model has undergone substantial change over the last decade, and understanding artists’ cultural influence is critical in reevaluating their position in society. After a literature... MORE»", "Student Pulse provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines.", "Representing the work of students from hundreds of institutions around the globe, Student Pulse's large database of academic articles is completely free. Learn more \| Blog \| Submit", "Music has accompanied major social events throughout the history of mankind. Major gatherings such as weddings, graduations, or birthdays are usually recognized by a familiar tune. There is evidence that music plays a large role in emotional processes... 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Dolegui 2013, Vol. 5 No. 09 \| pg. 1/2 \| »\n\nCite References Print\n\nIN THIS ARTICLE\n\n * Methodology\n * Participants\n * Materials\n * Procedures\n * Results\n * Discussion\n * References\n * Appendix\n\nKEYWORDS\n\nKeywords:Cognitive Performance Music Cognition Test-taking Study Habits Music\nTherapy\n\n### Abstract\n\nListening to music for relaxation is common among students to counter the\neffects of stress or anxiety while completing difficult academic tasks. Some\nstudies supporting this technique have shown that background music promotes\ncognitive performance while other studies have shown that listening to music\nwhile engaged in complex cognitive tasks can impair performance. This study\nfocuses on the impact different genres of music, played at different volume\nlevels, have on the cognitive abilities of college students completing\nacademic tasks.\n\nMany students listen to music to alleviate the emotional effects of stress and\nanxiety when engaged in complex cognitive processing, such as studying for a\ntest, completing homework assignments, or while reading and writing. This\npractice is so common that it would be beneficial for college students to\nunderstand the role that music plays on cognitive performance. Research\ndemonstrating the effects of music on performance is well documented, but have\nshown ambiguous evidence on this matter. In studies conducted to learn about\nthe effects of musical distraction on cognitive task performance, the findings\nhave demonstrated the idea of music improving cognitive performance\n(Cockerton, Moore, & Norman, 1997), but there has also been research\ncontradicting those results, where music was found distracting for\nparticipants performing cognitive tasks (Furnham & Bradley, 1997). However,\nwith the plethora of music genres available to music listeners, it is\nimportant to understand how different types of music impact performance.\nAdditionally, very few studies address the interaction between the intensity\nor volume of the music played and its effect on cognitive processing. The\npresent study aims to understand the effect of listening to different genres\nof music played at different volume levels on cognitive task performance.\n\nMany students choose to listen to a preferred genre of music when they study\nor do their homework without understanding the potential harmful effects of\nsuch practice. A study conducted by Smith and Morris (1977) addressed this\nquestion by studying the effects of sedative and stimulative music. The study\nfocused on the influence these two distinct genres of music have on\nperformance, anxiety, and concentration. Participants had to indicate their\npreferred genre and were requested to repeat a set of numbers backwards while\nlistening to either the stimulative, sedative, or no music. The results\nindicated that participants performed worse while listening to their preferred\ntype of music. Additionally, in the no music condition, participants performed\nbest. These results indicate that a preferred type of music can serve as a\ndistracting factor when one is engaged in a cognitively demanding task perhaps\ndue to the fact that less cognitive resources are available when the attention\nis drawn to the lyrics, emotions, and memories that such music can evoke.\nParticipants who listened to sedative music performed better than participants\nwho listened to simulative music and worse than those who listened to no music\nat all. These results indicated that stimulative music is a stronger\ndistractor and obstructs cognitive processing more than sedative music does.\n\nPhoto: Flickr/Nickolai Kashirin CC-2\n\nThe influence of music on cognitive performance has also been linked to\npersonality types. A study conducted by Furnham and Bradley (1997) illustrated\npop music as a distracter on the cognitive performance of introverts and\nextraverts. They predicted that extraverts would outperform introverts in the\npresence of music. The participants were required to perform two cognitive\ntasks: a memory test with both an immediate and a delayed recall and a reading\ncomprehension test. The two tasks would be completed in the pop music\ncondition as well as in silence. The results determined that immediate recall\non the memory test was severely impaired for both introverts and extraverts\nwhen the pop music was played. In the delayed recall component of the memory\ntest, introverts showed significantly poorer recall than did extraverts in the\npop music condition as well as introverts in the silent condition. Also the\nintroverts’ performance on the reading comprehension task in the pop music\ncondition was impaired when compared to extraverts in the same condition and\nto introverts who performed the task in silence. Overall, the researchers\ndetermined that pop music served as a distractor for the cognitive performance\nof both extraverts and introverts; however, introverts seemed to be most\naffected. Interestingly, this study revealed some evidence that overall\nbackground noise, such as television, music, and chatter could improve\nperformance in complex cognitive tasks for extraverts, although it will\nsignificantly impair introverts’ performance (Furnham & Bradley, 1997).\n\nStudies involving noise as a distraction have demonstrated the same ambiguous\nresults regarding their effect on cognitive processing as studies involving\nbackground music. Dobbs, Furnham, and McClelland (2011) conducted a study that\ntested the effect of distracters, specifically background noise and music, on\ncognitive tasks for introverts and extraverts. The researchers hypothesized\nthat performance, for both introverts and extraverts, would be worse in the\npresence of music and noise than it would be in silence; specifically, for all\nthe cognitive tasks, performance would diminish in the presence of background\nnoise, improve with only background music, and be optimal in silence. The\nfindings supported their predictions and showed that cognitive performance in\nsilence was better than performance with background music, which in turn was\nbetter than performance with background noise. The results also demonstrated\nthat, overall, performance in silence was best when compared to performance in\nbackground noise and music (Dobbs, Furnham, & McClelland, 2011). In contrast,\na study conducted by Pool (2002), monitored the distracting effects of\nbackground television on homework performance and did not find any significant\nimpairment on homework assignments when students were distracted by television\nwhile working on those assignments. These findings indicate that background\nnoise, just like background music impacts cognitive performance in ways that\nhave not been fully understood by researchers.\n\nAlthough previous research has established that music can either distract or\nfacilitate cognitive task performance, improved performance in the presence of\nmusic might be directly related to the type of music listened to (Cockerton,\nMoore, & Norman, 1997). A study conducted by Hallman, Price, and Katsarou,\n(2002) supported this argument. In fact, they tested the effect of calming and\nrelaxing music on arithmetic and memory performance tests in children ranging\nfrom ages ten to twelve. They found better performance on both tasks in the\ncalming and relaxing music condition when compared with a no-music condition.\nThey also tested these children in an arousing, aggressive, and unpleasant\nmusic condition, and the results showed that their performance on both tasks\nwas heavily disrupted and led to a lower level of reported altruistic behavior\nby the children (Hallman, Price, & Katsarou, 2002). Although these data did\nnot find that calming music enhanced performance, one might imply that this\ntype of music can provide a soothing environment that puts students at ease,\nfacilitating cognitive processing.\n\nThe present study considers the effects of two different types of music at\nvarying intensities on cognitive task performance and compared them to tasks\nperformed in silence. It was predicted that tasks performed in silence would\nyield better results than tasks performed both in the soft music and the loud\nmusic conditions, demonstrating that music is a distracter to cognitive\nperformance. Additionally, performance scores were expected to be\nsignificantly lower in the presence of loud music at a high intensity,\nsuggesting that both the type of music and the volume at which the music is\nplayed are contributors to the distracting effect of music. Finally,\nperformance was predicted to be significantly higher in the presence of soft\nmusic compared to loud music.\n\n### Methodology\n\n#### Participants\n\nThirty-two undergraduate students (twenty-five females, seven males), ranging\nin age from 20 to 41 years from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County\n(UMBC) at Shady Grove participated in this study. Participants were selected\nfrom a psychology class and received extra credit for their participation as\nagreed on by the class’s instructor. All students participated on a voluntary\nbasis.\n\n#### Materials\n\nThis study used five different arithmetic tests to measure cognitive\nperformance (Appendix A). The tests consisted of 20 different operations: 5\nmultiplication, 5 division, 5 addition, and 5 subtraction problems. The order\nof operations was randomized throughout the tests. No question involved\noperations with more than a three-digit number. The five tests were similar in\ndifficulty. Loud music was defined as heavy-rock metal music, and the song\nused in that condition was “Not Ready to Die” (Demon Hunters, 2004). Soft\nmusic was defined as classical piano-only music, and the piece that was used\nin that condition was “Morning Light” (Beeson, 2004).\n\n#### Procedures\n\nThe study was conducted in rooms assigned by the University of Maryland,\nBaltimore County (UMBC) at Shady Grove. Participants were given informed\nconsent forms to fill out at the beginning of the experiment and a research\nparticipation credit sheet. A repeated-measure design was used in this study.\nAll thirty-two participants were exposed to all five conditions. The\nresearcher explained to participants that music would be played while they\nsolved the questions on the tests. The volume at each music condition was\nadjusted as the experiment progressed.\n\nThe participants were asked to solve five arithmetic tests with twenty\ndifferent questions on each test. The first test was conducted in the soft\nmusic condition at low intensity (Test 1- SM-LO), and the second test, in the\nloud music condition at low intensity (Test 2-LM-LO). The third test was\nperformed in complete silence (Test 3- SIL). The fourth and fifth tests were\nconducted in soft music and loud music conditions, respectively, both at high\nvolume intensity (Test 4-SM-HI and Test 5 LM-HI). The participants were\nallowed sixty seconds to complete each test. There was a twenty second waiting\nperiod between each test. The participants were not allowed to use a\ncalculator or any other electronic device to complete the questions on the\ntests.Continued on Next Page »\n\n1 2\n\nNext »\n\nCite References Print\n\nBeeson, Sean. (2004). Morning Light. On Ivory Dreams [CD]. United States:\nSerenity Studio LLC.\n\nCockerton, T., Moore, S., & Norman, D. (1997). Cognitive test performance and\nbackground music. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 85(3, Pt 2), 1435-1438.\n\nDemon Hunter. (2004). Not ready to die. On Summer of Darkness [CD]. Nashville,\nUnited States: Solid State.\n\nDobbs, S., Furnham, A., & McClelland, A. (2011).The effect of background music\nand noise on the cognitive test performance of introverts and extraverts.\nApplied Cognitive Psychology, 25(2), 307–313.\n\nFurnham, A., & Bradley, A. (1997). Music while you work: The differential\ndistraction of background music on the cognitive test performance of\nintroverts and extraverts. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 11(5), 445-455.\n\nHallman, S., Price, J., & Katsarou, G. (2002). The effects of background music\non primary school's pupils' task performance. Educational Studies, 28(2),\n111-122.\n\nPool, M. M. (2002). Distraction effects of background television on homework\nperformance. Noise and Vibration Worldwide, 33(1), 24-28.\n\nSmith, C.A., & Morris, L. W. (1977). Differential effects of stimulative and\nsedative music anxiety, concentration, and performance. Psychological Reports,\n41, 1047-1053.\n\n### Appendix\n\n\|\n\nTEST 1- SM- LO\n\n1\\. 9+9 =\n\n2\\. 11-8 =\n\n3\\. 21÷7 =\n\n4\\. 12 x 3 =\n\n5\\. 8+13 =\n\n6\\. 81÷9 =\n\n7\\. 35-7 =\n\n8\\. 4 x 7=\n\n9\\. 64÷8 =\n\n10\\. 27+9 =\n\n11\\. 10-2 =\n\n12\\. 9 x 6 =\n\n13\\. 18 ÷6 =\n\n14\\. 6+9 =\n\n15\\. 7 x 8 =\n\n16\\. 32-6 =\n\n17\\. 48 ÷8 =\n\n18\\. 5 x 7 =\n\n19\\. 8 + 6 =\n\n20\\. 22-8 =\n\n\|\n\nTEST 2 – LM- LO\n\n1\\. 8+9 =\n\n2\\. 13-8 =\n\n3\\. 21÷3 =\n\n4\\. 12 x 3 =\n\n5\\. 8+14 =\n\n6\\. 35÷5 =\n\n7\\. 25-7 =\n\n8\\. 4 x 6=\n\n9\\. 24÷8 =\n\n10\\. 17+7 =\n\n11\\. 13-5 =\n\n12\\. 9 x 4 =\n\n13\\. 18 ÷3 =\n\n14\\. 16+7 =\n\n15\\. 31-6 =\n\n16\\. 7 x 7 =\n\n17\\. 36 ÷6 =\n\n18\\. 8 x 7 =\n\n19\\. 9 + 8 =\n\n20\\. 21-6 =\n\n\|\n\nTEST 3-SIL\n\n1\\. 6+7 =\n\n2\\. 12-7 =\n\n3\\. 24÷4 =\n\n4\\. 11 x 5 =\n\n5\\. 7+15 =\n\n6\\. 35÷5 =\n\n7\\. 26-9 =\n\n8\\. 8x7 =\n\n9\\. 34÷2 =\n\n10\\. 18+7 =\n\n11\\. 14-5 =\n\n12\\. 7 x6 =\n\n13\\. 18 ÷3 =\n\n14\\. 26+9 =\n\n15\\. 21-6 =\n\n16\\. 4 x 9 =\n\n17\\. 49 ÷7 =\n\n18\\. 7 x 3 =\n\n19\\. 6 + 9 =\n\n20\\. 19-8 =\n\n\|\n\nTEST 4- SM-HI\n\n1\\. 5+6=\n\n2\\. 11-7 =\n\n3\\. 26÷2 =\n\n4\\. 9 x 5 =\n\n5\\. 6+17 =\n\n6\\. 40÷5 =\n\n7\\. 27-9 =\n\n8\\. 6 x 9 =\n\n9\\. 54÷2 =\n\n10\\. 19+9 =\n\n11\\. 16 -9 =\n\n12\\. 8x6 =\n\n13\\. 32 ÷4 =\n\n14\\. 25+9 =\n\n15\\. 31-6 =\n\n16\\. 7 x 9 =\n\n17\\. 49 ÷7 =\n\n18\\. 8 x 9 =\n\n19\\. 19 + 7 =\n\n20\\. 38-9 =\n\n\|\n\nTEST 5– LM-HI\n\n1\\. 7+9 =\n\n2\\. 41-7 =\n\n3\\. 36÷2 =\n\n4\\. 9 x 3 =\n\n5\\. 5+19 =\n\n6\\. 20÷5 =\n\n7\\. 28-9 =\n\n8\\. 9 x 9 =\n\n9\\. 48÷4 =\n\n10\\. 18+8=\n\n11\\. 17 -9 =\n\n12\\. 8x7 =\n\n13\\. 32 ÷8 =\n\n14\\. 15+9 =\n\n15\\. 31-4 =\n\n16\\. 7 x 5 =\n\n17\\. 28÷7 =\n\n18\\. 9 x 4 =\n\n19\\. 29 + 8 =\n\n20\\. 36-9 = \n \n---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \n \nSave Citation » (Works with EndNote, ProCite, & Reference Manager)\n\nAPA 6th\n\nDolegui, A. S. (2013). \"The Impact of Listening to Music on Cognitive\nPerformance.\" Student Pulse, 5(09). Retrieved from\nhttp://www.studentpulse.com/a?id=762\n\nMLA\n\nDolegui, Arielle S. \"The Impact of Listening to Music on Cognitive\nPerformance.\" Student Pulse 5.09 (2013).\n<http://www.studentpulse.com/a?id=762>\n\nChicago 16th\n\nDolegui, Arielle S. 2013. The Impact of Listening to Music on Cognitive\nPerformance. Student Pulse 5 (09), http://www.studentpulse.com/a?id=762\n\nHarvard\n\nDOLEGUI, A. S. 2013. The Impact of Listening to Music on Cognitive\nPerformance. Student Pulse [Online], 5. Available:\nhttp://www.studentpulse.com/a?id=762\n\nArielle S. 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734,952	How To Cook a Spiral Ham	If you want to warm up a ready-to-eat spiral cooked ham, put in on an aluminum baking sheet and wrap it in aluminum foil. Then, put it in the oven at 250°F for 20 minutes per pound. About 30 minutes before the ham is done, remove it from the oven and score it by using a knife to thinly slice the surface in a diamond pattern. If it didn’t come with glaze, make your own with half mustard and half brown sugar. Brush the glaze onto the meat and cook it for another 30 minutes.	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I needed to know how to carve a spiral ham. That darn bone in the center and all of the layers falling forward was creating a problem for me. Sure the ham was easy to make, put it in a pan, tent with foil and bake, but now how was I to serve it? And boy did I wish that I had those delicious dipping sauces that I posted last week. Pina Colada dipping sauce and sweet honey mustard? Booyah!", "Carving a spiral ham is actually quite easy. I’ve never had a bone so perfectly in the center like this one, but it was fine by me.", "Step 3: There are natural breaks in the ham, generally where a line of fat is, cut through those breaks as shown in the picture.", "ARTHUR!!!!! We are NOT here to nit pick grammar. You certainly must be bored and with a whole lot of time on your hands. We are here for recipes, DIYs. Tips etc.... But NOT spelling. You disrespected her and I’m sure she’s embabarassed now thanks to you. An apology is needed.", "Arthur, you are a jerk! :). I am sure there is a place for a grammar Nazi like you in the world, I just can’t imagine where that might be. I know for a fact however, it is not here!! Go bake a ham and get over yourself!", "My family loves those hams. Once you learn how to carve that bad boy it makes it so much easier!!", "Carrian, this is THEE most gorgeous ham I’ve ever seen! Haha I barely know how to cut a steak, much less a gorgeous ham like this. And I def. think all that hard work needs a perfectly cut ham rather than me hacking away at it haha.", "love this – i always make someone else cut it since I never really knew what to do! 😉 I can act like a grown-up now lol 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family! xoxo" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Carve a Spiral Ham\n\n * Home\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * Recipes\n * Lifestyle\n * How-to\n\nMENU\n\n * Home\n * About\n\n * About Us\n * Press\n * Recipes\n * How-To\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Health/Fitness\n * Lifestyle\n * Travel\n * Contact\n\n * Contact Us\n * Work W/SB\n\n * ### About Cade and Carrian\n\nJoin us and our family as we cook, bake, and enjoy time together in the\nkitchen.\n\nfacebook twitter pinterest instagram yummly\n\n * ## Oh Sweet Basil TV\n\n * RSS Email\n\n * ## Popular Posts\n\n * Asian Sticky Slow Cooker Ribs\n * Melt in Your Mouth Buttermilk Pancakes\n * Reese’s Krispies\n * Copycat Chili’s Molten Lava Cake\n * ## Instagram\n\n * Privacy Policy\n\n * ## clever\n\nSteakhouse Smashed Potatoes Oreo Monkey Bread\n\n# How to Carve a Spiral Ham\n\nDecember 19, 2012\n\nThe first time I made a spiral ham I thought, “Well that was easy!” until I\nstarted to carve it. I needed to know how to carve a spiral ham. That darn\nbone in the center and all of the layers falling forward was creating a\nproblem for me. Sure the ham was easy to make, put it in a pan, tent with foil\nand bake, but now how was I to serve it? And boy did I wish that I had those\ndelicious dipping sauces that I posted last week. Pina Colada dipping sauce\nand sweet honey mustard? Booyah!\n\nCarving a spiral ham is actually quite easy. I’ve never had a bone so\nperfectly in the center like this one, but it was fine by me.\n\n## How to Carve a Spiral Ham\n\nStep 1: Turn the ham on its bottom, as shown in the picture.\n\nStep 2: Find the bone, and using a large knife, cut around the entire bone.\n\nStep 3: There are natural breaks in the ham, generally where a line of fat is,\ncut through those breaks as shown in the picture.\n\nStep 4: Lay the pieces out on a platter for serving.\n\n### Related Posts\n\n * Easy Ham Dipping Sauces\n * Ham and Cheese Sliders\n * Fried Ham and Cheese Melts\n\nTagged with → ham • how to • spiral ham\n\n##### 14 Responses to \"How to Carve a Spiral Ham\"\n\n 1. Arthur says:\n\nAugust 3, 2015 at 1:53 pm\n\nIn step 1, “it’s” should be “its” as you’re using the possessive, not the “it\nis” contraction.\n\nReply\n\n * Liette Thibault says:\n\nNovember 12, 2015 at 5:11 am\n\nARTHUR!!!!! We are NOT here to nit pick grammar. You certainly must be bored\nand with a whole lot of time on your hands. We are here for recipes, DIYs.\nTips etc.... But NOT spelling. You disrespected her and I’m sure she’s\nembabarassed now thanks to you. An apology is needed.\n\nReply\n\n * Joanne says:\n\nDecember 22, 2015 at 3:51 pm\n\nArthur, you are a jerk! :). I am sure there is a place for a grammar Nazi like\nyou in the world, I just can’t imagine where that might be. I know for a fact\nhowever, it is not here!! Go bake a ham and get over yourself!\n\nReply\n\n * Jamarcus Rusl says:\n\nMarch 31, 2016 at 7:32 pm\n\nNO HAM FOR YOU. End of the line.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Aggie says:\n\nDecember 20, 2012 at 1:25 pm\n\nMy family loves those hams. Once you learn how to carve that bad boy it makes\nit so much easier!!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says:\n\nDecember 20, 2012 at 9:39 am\n\nCarrian, this is THEE most gorgeous ham I’ve ever seen! Haha I barely know how\nto cut a steak, much less a gorgeous ham like this. And I def. think all that\nhard work needs a perfectly cut ham rather than me hacking away at it haha.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Tina \| My Life as a Mrs says:\n\nDecember 20, 2012 at 7:36 am\n\nlove this – i always make someone else cut it since I never really knew what\nto do! 😉 I can act like a grown-up now lol 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and your\nbeautiful family! xoxo\n\nReply\n\n 5. Jenny @ BAKE says:\n\nDecember 20, 2012 at 6:41 am\n\nwhat a brilliant post! so helpful!\n\nReply\n\n 6. Melissa @ Bless This Mess says:\n\nDecember 19, 2012 at 6:40 pm\n\nNow I want some ham! Mmm. I love that stuff.\n\nReply\n\n 7. angela @ another bite please says:\n\nDecember 19, 2012 at 1:10 pm\n\nthank you...mine always turns into a mess...never thought to put it up on its\nbottom.\n\nReply\n\n 8. Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet says:\n\nDecember 19, 2012 at 11:16 am\n\nYum!! I love spiral hams!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Sweet Basil says:\n\nDecember 19, 2012 at 2:42 pm\n\nMe too! They are seriously so perfect for the holidays!\n\nReply\n\n 9. Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says:\n\nDecember 19, 2012 at 8:26 am\n\nthanks for the tutorial– the way i’ve been cutting mine leaves the ham in\njagged pieces\n\nReply\n\n * Sweet Basil says:\n\nDecember 19, 2012 at 2:43 pm\n\nhaha, same here. It definitely was not a pretty plating job until I started\ndoing it this way.\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n * Home\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * Recipes\n * Lifestyle\n * How-to\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/hamselect.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180727081207/http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/hamselect.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Ham Selection & Preparation", "passages": [ "Ham comes from the hind leg of the hog. Ham can be fresh, cured or cured and smoked. Fresh ham is pale pink, just like pork butt, and beige in color after cooking. Cured ham is usually deep pink in color as a result of the curing process. Dry-cured ham like country ham and prosciutto is pink to mahogany in color.", "The cured and smoked picnic portion of the front shoulder is sometimes called \"picnic ham\". This is not true ham. Remember, ham is a cut of meat from the hind leg, not the process of curing and smoking the meat. While tasty, picnic ham has a higher proportion of fat, bone and skin to lean meat and is therefore much less expensive than real ham.", "Hams are cured using a combination of salt, sodium nitrate, nitrites, sugar, seasonings, and other ingredients for preservation, color development and flavor enhancement. Sodium nitrate and nitrites give ham its distinctive flavor and color, while the nitrites and salt inhibit the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a cause of food poisoning.", "The three most common types of ham in the United States are fresh ham, city ham and country ham. Fresh ham is not cured and can be cooked like any other cut of fresh pork. The difference between city ham and country ham has to do with the way in which it is cured.", "Wet curing is the most popular method for curing ham. Traditionally, a fresh ham was soaked in a liquid curing solution for a couple of weeks so that the cure could penetrate the meat. Today, fresh hams are injected with a curing solution and cure in just a day or two. After the ham is cured, it is usually smoked. The result is a \"city ham\", a moist, juicy ham like the ones you find in the supermarket. This is the kind of ham you should choose for preparation on the Weber Bullet.", "Dry curing is the process used to make \"country ham\" like the famous Smithfield ham from Virginia. A country ham starts out as a fresh ham that is rubbed with a dry cure mixture, smoked in a smokehouse, then aged at 75-80°F or higher in rooms or barn-like structures for a period of a few months to more than a year.", "A country ham will lose 20-30% of its moisture content during aging. Mold develops on the surface during this time and must be washed away before the ham undergoes a long soaking and simmering process before baking. The result is firm, dry meat with a very concentrated, salty flavor and a deep burgundy color. While delicious, it is something of an acquired taste.", "Given that they're so expensive, can be hard to come by, and have been lovingly smoked and cured for up to a year, I don't recommend that you barbecue a country ham in the Weber Bullet. However, there are differing opinions on this matter. Jim Minion of Minion Method fame says that country hams can be smoked with hickory, pecan, or fruitwood. \"The thing that needs to be done to get the best results is to soak in fresh water for a couple of days, changing the water 3-4 times during that time. Smoke to 160°F internal in the center of the ham. Very good eating.\"", "The United States also imports a wide variety of dry-cured hams from other countries, including prosciutto, Spanish Serrano ham, Bayonne ham, Black Forest ham and Westphalian ham. These are similar to country ham except that they're often eaten raw, while country ham is baked before serving.", "Hams are available bone-in or boneless. Most people feel that bone-in hams are more flavorful and have better texture than boneless hams. Bone-in hams will have part of the leg bone or hipbone intact, plus some smaller bones depending on the cut. Boneless hams have had all the bones removed and are then bound up and tumbled in order to fill any voids in the meat. Boneless hams are easy to carve, of course, but a spiral-sliced, bone-in ham is probably a better choice since it combines better flavor with ease of serving.", "You'll want to buy a ham of appropriate size based on the number of people you want to serve. You can purchase a whole ham (pretty much the entire leg of the hog) that will feed an army, or you can buy a half ham. Half hams come in two varieties: the butt end and the shank end. The butt end comes from the upper thigh and has a rounded end, whereas the shank end comes from the lower portion of the leg and has a pointed or tapered end.", "Sometimes the best \"center cut\" slices are removed from half hams during processing. If the label on a half ham reads \"shank end half\" or \"butt end half\", then it includes these meaty center slices. If it says \"shank end portion\" or \"butt end portion\", then the center slices have been removed.", "When choosing a whole, bone-in ham, authors Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly of The Complete Meat Cookbook write, \"A short, plump shape with a stubby rather than an elongated shank is the best choice.\"", "When choosing a half ham, the butt end is meatier and less fatty than the shank end. However, the shank end is easier to carve because of its simple bone structure. Both are good choices, but shank end is preferred.", "You'll see references to \"juices\" or \"water\" on the label of a ham. Here's how they're defined by the USDA:", "Ham: the product is at least 20.5% protein in lean portion and contains no added water. For example, a country ham.", "Ham with Natural Juices: the product is at least 18.5% protein. Can weigh 8% more than uncured weight. (This kind of ham should be your first choice for cooking on the WSM. Some spiral-sliced bone-in hams fall into this category.)", "Ham—Water Added: the product is at least 17% protein with 10% added solution; it can weigh 8% more after curing than uncured weight. (This is your second best choice for cooking on the WSM. Many supermarket hams and some spiral-sliced hams fall into this category.)", "Ham And Water Product: product may contain any amount of water but the label must indicate percent of \"added ingredients.\" For example, \"X% of weight is added ingredients\" for any canned ham with less than 17% protein.", "A ham with more water content will be a less expensive product, but that also means you're paying for a lot of water instead of meat.", "Spiral slicing is a process in which a ham is placed on a special cutting machine that spins the ham around while cutting thin slices all the way to the bone in a continuous spiral. They are usually served with a sweet glaze of some sort. These hams have become extremely popular in recent years because of their serving convenience.", "Almost all spiral-sliced hams are bone-in, and some are a \"ham with natural juices\" product, meaning they're of better quality and flavor. You can buy whole spiral-sliced hams at specialty shops like HoneyBaked Ham, but you're likely to find only half hams at the supermarket or wholesale warehouse store.", "Spiral-sliced hams usually include a separate glaze packet. You can skip the glaze, use the glaze packet, or make your own. You'll find a glaze recipe on the Whole Ham - Mustard & Whiskey Glazed page.", "Most hams that you find at the supermarket are already cooked and can be eaten right out of the package. These include fully-cooked hams, spiral-sliced hams and canned hams. Look for the phrase \"ready to eat\" on the label.", "Fresh hams and hams that have only been partially cooked must be fully cooked to 145-150°F internal temperature so that they achieve a final resting temperature of 155-160°F before serving. Look for the phrase \"ready to cook\" or \"cook before eating\" on the label. The USDA safe food handling instructions will also be found somewhere on the label of this kind of ham.", "Cook's Illustrated magazine estimates that you'll get 3-4 servings per pound of bone-in ham. \"Most half hams range in size from 7-10 pounds, serving 20-30.\"", "Martha Stewart says, \"A 16-pound ham can feed 18-20 people (estimate about 3/4 pound per person for a bone-in ham and 1/2 pound for boneless).\"", "Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly write that a whole ham weighing 10-20 pounds \"will serve 20 people, probably with leftovers. A 6-to-8 pound shank (end) will serve 10 to 12 people, a 6-to-8 pound butt (end) 12 or more.\" They go on to say, \"allow 8 to 12 ounces for a bone-in ham per serving, 6 to 8 ounces for a boneless ham.\"", "The USDA recommends 1/4 to 1/3 pound of boneless ham per serving, 1/3 to 1/2 pound of meat per serving of ham with little bone, and 3/4 to 1 pound of meat per serving of ham with large bone.", "Most people agree that ham should be served warm or cool—but definitely not cold right out of the refrigerator. For a \"ready to eat\" ham, a range of 110-140° seems to be the consensus. \"Ready to cook\" hams must be fully cooked to 145-150°F internal temperature so that they achieve a final resting temperature of 155-160°F before serving.", "Trim the fat layer to 1/4\" and score the fat into a diamond pattern, cutting 1/4\" to 1/2\" deep into 1\" to 2\" squares.", "For a \"ready to eat\" ham, fire the cooker to 225-250°F. Add some water to the water pan to keep the temperature down and put 2-3 dry chunks of your favorite smoke wood on the coals. Apple, cherry, alder and oak are good choices alone or in combination. Follow the packaging instructions for how to arrange the ham in the cooker (for example, spiral-sliced hams are usually placed with the cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet pan). Heat the ham to an internal temperature of 110-140°F. If desired, apply a glaze toward the end of the process.", "For a \"ready to cook\" ham, fire the cooker to 325°F. Put the foil-lined water pan in place, but leave it dry to keep the temperature up in the cooker. Place 2-3 chunks of dry smoke wood on the coals and cook according to the packaging instructions, usually 10-15 minutes per pound. If desired, apply a glaze during the last hour of cooking. Cook to 145-150°F internal temperature, then allow the ham to rest 15-20 minutes until it reaches a final temperature of 155-160°F.", "Cut a few thin slices from the side of the ham that is rounder in order to make a flat base.", "To carve a half ham, follow the steps above for a whole ham, but don't bother cutting a flat base on the side.", "Use a long carving knife to cut horizontally through the top spiral slices, starting at the outside edge of the ham and cutting all the way to the bone. Follow the natural muscle lines for good looking slices.", "For the most part, all hams must be refrigerated before and after serving. The exceptions are some small canned hams (better quality canned hams from Denmark and Holland must be kept refrigerated—read the label) and country hams, which may be stored unrefrigerated in a cool, dark location almost indefinitely. A country ham contains so little water that bacteria have a hard time surviving, so the meat doesn't spoil easily.", "Cured \"ready to cook\" ham can be refrigerated 5-7 days before cooking or until the \"use by\" date on the package, then refrigerated 3-5 days after cooking.", "Fully cooked, \"ready to eat\" ham in a store wrapping (e.g. HoneyBaked Ham loose foil wrapper) can be refrigerated up to 7 days for a whole ham and 3-5 days for a half ham.", "Fully cooked vacuum sealed ham can be refrigerated for up to two weeks if undated and unopened or until the \"use by\" date, then 3-5 days after being opened.", "Whole, uncut country hams can be stored safely at room temperature for up to 1 year. After 1 year the ham is safe but quality may suffer. It may be refrigerated for up to 3 months before cooking, then refrigerated for up to 7 days after cooking.", "\"Shelf stable\" canned hams may be stored at room temperature for up to 2 years, then refrigerated 3-4 days after opening.", "Ham is one of the leanest cuts of pork. According to the USDA, a 3.4 ounce (100 gram) serving of roasted extra-lean ham has about 145 calories, 5.5 grams of fat, 21 grams of protein and 53 milligrams of cholesterol. Ham contains a significant amount of vitamins B-1 and B-12.", "While fresh pork is low in sodium, ham is high in sodium as a result of the curing process. According to the USDA, a serving of ham can contain about one- half of the recommended daily intake of sodium.", "Do trim the fat, leaving a 1/4\" layer. Score the fat into a diamond pattern by cutting 1/4\" to 1/2\" deep into 1\" to 2\" squares. Not only does scoring look nice, but it allows fat to render from the ham and provides greater surface area for the glaze to stick to. You may not be able to score a ham that has been \"super trimmed\" and has little fat left.", "Don't forget to line your WSM water pan with aluminum foil if cooking a ham at high temperature and with an empty water. Cleanup will be much easier.", "Don't coat the ham with sugar, honey or glaze until the last hour of cooking. One application is usually enough.", "Black Forest Ham: A moist German ham that is smoked and coated with beef blood to create a black exterior.", "Butt End, Half or Portion: The upper, meatier part of the whole leg; a butt portion has had some center slices removed for separate sale as ham steaks or center cut ham slices. The half includes this meat.", "Shelf stable - store on shelf up to 2 years at room temperature. Generally not over 3 pounds in size. Processed to kill all spoilage bacteria and pathogenic organisms such as Clostridium botulinum, Salmonella and Trichinella spiralis. The product is free of microorganisms capable of growing at ordinary room temperature. However, high temperature storage — above 122°F F (50°F C) — may result in harmless thermophylic bacteria multiplying and swelling or souring the product.", "Refrigerated - may be stored in refrigerator up to 6 to 9 months. Its weight can be up to 8% more than original uncured weight due to uptake of water during curing. It need not be labeled \"Added water\" except for \"In Natural Juices.\" Net Weight is the weight of the actual ham excluding the container. Processed at a time/temperature sufficient to kill infectious organisms (including Trichinae) but the ham is not sterilized so spoilage bacteria may grow eventually.", "Cook Before Eating: Needs further cooking. Is not completely cooked in the plant and should be cooked to 160°F F.", "Country Ham: Uncooked, cured, dried, smoked-or-unsmoked meat products made from a single piece of meat from the hind leg of a hog or from a single piece of meat from a pork shoulder. Smithfield and country hams are not fully cooked but are dry cured to be safe stored at room temperature. They should be cooked before eating according to manufacturer's instructions. A ham labeled \"Smithfield Ham\" must be processed in the city of Smithfield, Virginia.", "Fresh Ham: The uncured leg of pork. Since the meat is not cured or smoked, it has the flavor of a fresh pork loin roast or pork chops. Its raw color is pinkish red and after cooking, grayish white.", "Fully Cooked: Needs no further cooking. Fully cooked in plant. Can be eaten directly as it comes from its packaging or reheated.", "Gelatin: About one-fourth ounce of dry gelatin is often added before a canned ham is sealed to cushion the ham during shipment. During processing, natural juices cook out of the ham and combine with the gelatin. When the ham cools, a jell forms. Gelatin is included in the net weight statement on the label.", "Ham with Natural Juices: The product is at least 18.5% protein. Can weigh 8% more than uncured weight. Example: canned hams.", "Ham—Water Added: The product is at least 17.0% protein with 10% added solution; it can weigh 8% more after curing than uncured weight.", "Ham and Water Products: Product may contain any amount of water but label must indicate percent of \"added ingredients.\" For example, \"X % of weight is added ingredients\" for any canned ham with less than 17.0% protein.", "Ham Hocks: Portions of the lower leg, cut into pieces and smoked. Often used to flavor stews and other dishes.", "Hickory-Smoked Ham: A cured ham which has been smoked by hanging over burning hickory wood chips in a smokehouse. May not be labeled \"hickory smoked\" unless hickory wood has been used.", "Honey-Cured: May be shown on the labeling of a cured product if honey is the only sweetening ingredient or is at least half the sweetening ingredients used, and if the honey is used in an amount sufficient to flavor and/or affect the appearance of the finished product.", "\"Lean\" Ham: The term \"lean\" may be used on a ham's label provided the product contains less than 10 grams fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams cholesterol per 100 grams and Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC).", "\"Extra Lean\" Ham: A ham labeled \"extra lean\" must contain less than 5 grams fat, less than 2 grams saturated fat and the same cholesterol as allowed per the amount of \"lean\" ham.", "Picnic, Pork Shoulder Picnic: A front shoulder cut of pork which has been cured in the same manner as ham.", "Prosciutto Ham: An Italian-style dry-cured raw ham; not smoked; often coated with pepper. Prosciutto can be eaten raw because of the way they are processed. Parma Ham is prosciutto from the Parma locale in Italy. These hams tend to be larger than the U.S. produced product, as Italian hogs are larger at slaughter.", "\"Sectioned and Formed\" or \"Chunked and Formed\": A boneless ham that is made from different cuts, tumbled or massaged and reassembled into a casing or mold and fully cooked. During this process it is usually thoroughly defatted.", "Serrano Ham: A Spanish dry-cured ham that is not smoked and does not require cooking before eating. Similar to prosciutto.", "Shank End, Half or Portion: The lower, slightly pointed part of the leg. A \"portion\" has the center slices removed for separate sale as \"ham steaks\" or center cut ham slices. The half includes this meat.", "Skinless, Shankless: A ham with all of the skin and the shank removed. The leg bone and aitch (hip) bone remain.", "Spiral-Sliced Ham: A ham that has been placed on a special cutting machine that spins the ham around while cutting thin slices all the way to the bone in a continuous spiral. Usually served with a sweet glaze.", "Sugar Cured: A term that may appear on ham labels if cane or beet sugar is at least half the sweetening ingredients used and if the sugar is used in an amount sufficient to flavor and/or affect the appearance of the finished product. Most hams contain sugar in the curing mixture.", "Westphalian Ham: A German-style dry-cured ham that is similar to prosciutto; smoked, sometimes with juniper berries. Also called Westfalischer Schinken.", "\| The Virtual Weber Bullet is your best source for Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker information and discussion on the Web. Popular with competition barbecue teams, the WSM is an easy-to-use water smoker that's equally at home in the backyard. 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Ham can be fresh, cured or cured and\nsmoked. Fresh ham is pale pink, just like pork butt, and beige in color after\ncooking. Cured ham is usually deep pink in color as a result of the curing\nprocess. Dry-cured ham like country ham and prosciutto is pink to mahogany in\ncolor.\n\nThe cured and smoked picnic portion of the front shoulder is sometimes called\n\"picnic ham\". This is not true ham. Remember, ham is a cut of meat from the\nhind leg, not the process of curing and smoking the meat. While tasty, picnic\nham has a higher proportion of fat, bone and skin to lean meat and is\ntherefore much less expensive than real ham.\n\nLocation of ham on the hog \n--- \n \nCuring Ingredients\n\nHams are cured using a combination of salt, sodium nitrate, nitrites, sugar,\nseasonings, and other ingredients for preservation, color development and\nflavor enhancement. Sodium nitrate and nitrites give ham its distinctive\nflavor and color, while the nitrites and salt inhibit the growth of\nClostridium botulinum, a cause of food poisoning.\n\nWet And Dry Curing (City Ham And Country Ham)\n\nThe three most common types of ham in the United States are fresh ham, city\nham and country ham. Fresh ham is not cured and can be cooked like any other\ncut of fresh pork. The difference between city ham and country ham has to do\nwith the way in which it is cured.\n\nWet curing is the most popular method for curing ham. Traditionally, a fresh\nham was soaked in a liquid curing solution for a couple of weeks so that the\ncure could penetrate the meat. Today, fresh hams are injected with a curing\nsolution and cure in just a day or two. After the ham is cured, it is usually\nsmoked. The result is a \"city ham\", a moist, juicy ham like the ones you find\nin the supermarket. This is the kind of ham you should choose for preparation\non the Weber Bullet.\n\nDry curing is the process used to make \"country ham\" like the famous\nSmithfield ham from Virginia. A country ham starts out as a fresh ham that is\nrubbed with a dry cure mixture, smoked in a smokehouse, then aged at 75-80°F\nor higher in rooms or barn-like structures for a period of a few months to\nmore than a year.\n\nA country ham will lose 20-30% of its moisture content during aging. Mold\ndevelops on the surface during this time and must be washed away before the\nham undergoes a long soaking and simmering process before baking. The result\nis firm, dry meat with a very concentrated, salty flavor and a deep burgundy\ncolor. While delicious, it is something of an acquired taste.\n\nGiven that they're so expensive, can be hard to come by, and have been\nlovingly smoked and cured for up to a year, I don't recommend that you\nbarbecue a country ham in the Weber Bullet. However, there are differing\nopinions on this matter. Jim Minion of Minion Method fame says that country\nhams can be smoked with hickory, pecan, or fruitwood. \"The thing that needs to\nbe done to get the best results is to soak in fresh water for a couple of\ndays, changing the water 3-4 times during that time. Smoke to 160°F internal\nin the center of the ham. Very good eating.\"\n\nThe United States also imports a wide variety of dry-cured hams from other\ncountries, including prosciutto, Spanish Serrano ham, Bayonne ham, Black\nForest ham and Westphalian ham. These are similar to country ham except that\nthey're often eaten raw, while country ham is baked before serving.\n\nHam Cuts: Whole, Half, Bone-In, Boneless, Butt, Shank\n\nHams are available bone-in or boneless. Most people feel that bone-in hams are\nmore flavorful and have better texture than boneless hams. Bone-in hams will\nhave part of the leg bone or hipbone intact, plus some smaller bones depending\non the cut. Boneless hams have had all the bones removed and are then bound up\nand tumbled in order to fill any voids in the meat. Boneless hams are easy to\ncarve, of course, but a spiral-sliced, bone-in ham is probably a better choice\nsince it combines better flavor with ease of serving.\n\nYou'll want to buy a ham of appropriate size based on the number of people you\nwant to serve. You can purchase a whole ham (pretty much the entire leg of the\nhog) that will feed an army, or you can buy a half ham. Half hams come in two\nvarieties: the butt end and the shank end. The butt end comes from the upper\nthigh and has a rounded end, whereas the shank end comes from the lower\nportion of the leg and has a pointed or tapered end.\n\nHalf Ham Varieties and Center Slices \n--- \n \nSometimes the best \"center cut\" slices are removed from half hams during\nprocessing. If the label on a half ham reads \"shank end half\" or \"butt end\nhalf\", then it includes these meaty center slices. If it says \"shank end\nportion\" or \"butt end portion\", then the center slices have been removed.\n\nWhich Ham To Buy?\n\nWhen choosing a whole, bone-in ham, authors Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly of\nThe Complete Meat Cookbook write, \"A short, plump shape with a stubby rather\nthan an elongated shank is the best choice.\"\n\nWhen choosing a half ham, the butt end is meatier and less fatty than the\nshank end. However, the shank end is easier to carve because of its simple\nbone structure. Both are good choices, but shank end is preferred.\n\nNatural Juices, Water Added, And Water Product\n\nYou'll see references to \"juices\" or \"water\" on the label of a ham. Here's how\nthey're defined by the USDA:\n\n * Ham: the product is at least 20.5% protein in lean portion and contains no added water. For example, a country ham.\n\n * Ham with Natural Juices: the product is at least 18.5% protein. Can weigh 8% more than uncured weight. (This kind of ham should be your first choice for cooking on the WSM. Some spiral-sliced bone-in hams fall into this category.)\n\n * Ham—Water Added: the product is at least 17% protein with 10% added solution; it can weigh 8% more after curing than uncured weight. (This is your second best choice for cooking on the WSM. Many supermarket hams and some spiral-sliced hams fall into this category.)\n\n * Ham And Water Product: product may contain any amount of water but the label must indicate percent of \"added ingredients.\" For example, \"X% of weight is added ingredients\" for any canned ham with less than 17% protein.\n\nA ham with more water content will be a less expensive product, but that also\nmeans you're paying for a lot of water instead of meat.\n\nSpiral-Sliced Hams\n\nSpiral slicing is a process in which a ham is placed on a special cutting\nmachine that spins the ham around while cutting thin slices all the way to the\nbone in a continuous spiral. They are usually served with a sweet glaze of\nsome sort. These hams have become extremely popular in recent years because of\ntheir serving convenience.\n\nAlmost all spiral-sliced hams are bone-in, and some are a \"ham with natural\njuices\" product, meaning they're of better quality and flavor. You can buy\nwhole spiral-sliced hams at specialty shops like HoneyBaked Ham, but you're\nlikely to find only half hams at the supermarket or wholesale warehouse store.\n\nSpiral-sliced hams usually include a separate glaze packet. You can skip the\nglaze, use the glaze packet, or make your own. You'll find a glaze recipe on\nthe Whole Ham - Mustard & Whiskey Glazed page.\n\n\"Ready To Eat\" vs. \"Ready To Cook\"\n\nMost hams that you find at the supermarket are already cooked and can be eaten\nright out of the package. These include fully-cooked hams, spiral-sliced hams\nand canned hams. Look for the phrase \"ready to eat\" on the label.\n\nFresh hams and hams that have only been partially cooked must be fully cooked\nto 145-150°F internal temperature so that they achieve a final resting\ntemperature of 155-160°F before serving. Look for the phrase \"ready to cook\"\nor \"cook before eating\" on the label. The USDA safe food handling instructions\nwill also be found somewhere on the label of this kind of ham.\n\nHow Much Ham Should I Buy?\n\nRecommendations vary as to how much ham to buy.\n\n * HoneyBaked Ham Company offers the following charts:\n\nHalf Ham\| 7-8 lbs\| 8-9 lbs\| 9-10 lbs \n---\|---\|---\|--- \nDinner Serves:\| 10-14\| 14-16\| 16-18 \nBuffet Serves:\| 16-20\| 21-24\| 25-28 \n \nWhole Ham\| 12-14 lbs\| 14-16 lbs\| 16-18 lbs \n---\|---\|---\|--- \nDinner Serves:\| 22-26\| 26-30\| 30-34 \nBuffet Serves:\| 33-40\| 40-45\| 45-52 \n \n * Cook's Illustrated magazine estimates that you'll get 3-4 servings per pound of bone-in ham. \"Most half hams range in size from 7-10 pounds, serving 20-30.\"\n\n * Martha Stewart says, \"A 16-pound ham can feed 18-20 people (estimate about 3/4 pound per person for a bone-in ham and 1/2 pound for boneless).\"\n\n * Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly write that a whole ham weighing 10-20 pounds \"will serve 20 people, probably with leftovers. A 6-to-8 pound shank (end) will serve 10 to 12 people, a 6-to-8 pound butt (end) 12 or more.\" They go on to say, \"allow 8 to 12 ounces for a bone-in ham per serving, 6 to 8 ounces for a boneless ham.\"\n\n * The USDA recommends 1/4 to 1/3 pound of boneless ham per serving, 1/3 to 1/2 pound of meat per serving of ham with little bone, and 3/4 to 1 pound of meat per serving of ham with large bone.\n\nServing Temperature\n\nMost people agree that ham should be served warm or cool—but definitely not\ncold right out of the refrigerator. For a \"ready to eat\" ham, a range of\n110-140° seems to be the consensus. \"Ready to cook\" hams must be fully cooked\nto 145-150°F internal temperature so that they achieve a final resting\ntemperature of 155-160°F before serving.\n\nCooking Ham On The Weber Bullet\n\n\"Ready to eat\" and \"ready to cook\" city hams are easily prepared using the\nWSM.\n\n * Trim the fat layer to 1/4\" and score the fat into a diamond pattern, cutting 1/4\" to 1/2\" deep into 1\" to 2\" squares.\n\n * For a \"ready to eat\" ham, fire the cooker to 225-250°F. Add some water to the water pan to keep the temperature down and put 2-3 dry chunks of your favorite smoke wood on the coals. Apple, cherry, alder and oak are good choices alone or in combination. Follow the packaging instructions for how to arrange the ham in the cooker (for example, spiral-sliced hams are usually placed with the cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet pan). Heat the ham to an internal temperature of 110-140°F. If desired, apply a glaze toward the end of the process.\n\n * For a \"ready to cook\" ham, fire the cooker to 325°F. Put the foil-lined water pan in place, but leave it dry to keep the temperature up in the cooker. Place 2-3 chunks of dry smoke wood on the coals and cook according to the packaging instructions, usually 10-15 minutes per pound. If desired, apply a glaze during the last hour of cooking. Cook to 145-150°F internal temperature, then allow the ham to rest 15-20 minutes until it reaches a final temperature of 155-160°F.\n\nCarving A Ham\n\nHere's how to carve a whole ham:\n\n * Cut a few thin slices from the side of the ham that is rounder in order to make a flat base.\n * Stand the ham on the cut side and slice straight down to the bone in 1/4\" slices.\n * Run the knife horizontally along the bone to remove the slices.\n * Turn the ham over and carve 1/4\" slices in the same fashion.\n\nTo carve a half ham, follow the steps above for a whole ham, but don't bother\ncutting a flat base on the side.\n\nTo carve a spiral-sliced ham, just follow the instructions included with the\nham. Otherwise, follow the steps illustrated below:\n\n * Use the tip of a sharp knife to cut around the bone to loosen the slices.\n * Use a long carving knife to cut horizontally through the top spiral slices, starting at the outside edge of the ham and cutting all the way to the bone. Follow the natural muscle lines for good looking slices.\n * Remove the top slices from the bone and cut to fully separate the slices.\n * Cut straight down from the bone to release the remaining slices.\n * Cut away any meat in areas that have not been spiral sliced.\n\nCarving a Spiral-Sliced Ham \n--- \n \nStorage\n\nFor the most part, all hams must be refrigerated before and after serving. The\nexceptions are some small canned hams (better quality canned hams from Denmark\nand Holland must be kept refrigerated—read the label) and country hams, which\nmay be stored unrefrigerated in a cool, dark location almost indefinitely. A\ncountry ham contains so little water that bacteria have a hard time surviving,\nso the meat doesn't spoil easily.\n\nAccording to the USDA:\n\n * Fresh, uncured ham can be safely refrigerated for 3-5 days before cooking and 3-4 days after cooking.\n\n * Cured \"ready to cook\" ham can be refrigerated 5-7 days before cooking or until the \"use by\" date on the package, then refrigerated 3-5 days after cooking.\n\n * Fully cooked, \"ready to eat\" ham in a store wrapping (e.g. HoneyBaked Ham loose foil wrapper) can be refrigerated up to 7 days for a whole ham and 3-5 days for a half ham.\n\n * Fully cooked vacuum sealed ham can be refrigerated for up to two weeks if undated and unopened or until the \"use by\" date, then 3-5 days after being opened.\n\n * Whole, uncut country hams can be stored safely at room temperature for up to 1 year. After 1 year the ham is safe but quality may suffer. It may be refrigerated for up to 3 months before cooking, then refrigerated for up to 7 days after cooking.\n\n * Canned hams labeled \"Keep Refrigerated\" can be refrigerated from 6-9 months, then refrigerated up to 7 days after opening.\n\n * \"Shelf stable\" canned hams may be stored at room temperature for up to 2 years, then refrigerated 3-4 days after opening.\n\nHam remains safe indefinitely when frozen, but texture and taste will suffer\nafter about 2 months.\n\nNutrition\n\nHam is one of the leanest cuts of pork. According to the USDA, a 3.4 ounce\n(100 gram) serving of roasted extra-lean ham has about 145 calories, 5.5 grams\nof fat, 21 grams of protein and 53 milligrams of cholesterol. Ham contains a\nsignificant amount of vitamins B-1 and B-12.\n\nWhile fresh pork is low in sodium, ham is high in sodium as a result of the\ncuring process. According to the USDA, a serving of ham can contain about one-\nhalf of the recommended daily intake of sodium.\n\nHam Do's And Don'ts\n\n * Do trim the fat, leaving a 1/4\" layer. Score the fat into a diamond pattern by cutting 1/4\" to 1/2\" deep into 1\" to 2\" squares. Not only does scoring look nice, but it allows fat to render from the ham and provides greater surface area for the glaze to stick to. You may not be able to score a ham that has been \"super trimmed\" and has little fat left.\n\n * Do use a sharp carving knife with a thin blade to cut the ham, or buy a spiral-sliced ham.\n\n * Don't forget to line your WSM water pan with aluminum foil if cooking a ham at high temperature and with an empty water. Cleanup will be much easier.\n\n * Don't baste the ham with its drippings during cooking, as they tend to be too salty.\n\n * Don't coat the ham with sugar, honey or glaze until the last hour of cooking. One application is usually enough.\n\n * Don't throw out the ham bone, use it to flavor soups or bean dishes.\n\nGlossary Of Ham Terms\n\nHere's a list of terms that you may encounter when shopping for ham:\n\n> Ardennes Ham: An air-dried ham similar to prosciutto.\n>\n> Bayonne Ham or Jambon Bayonne: A boneless French ham similar to prosciutto.\n>\n> Black Forest Ham: A moist German ham that is smoked and coated with beef\n> blood to create a black exterior.\n>\n> Butt End, Half or Portion: The upper, meatier part of the whole leg; a butt\n> portion has had some center slices removed for separate sale as ham steaks\n> or center cut ham slices. The half includes this meat.\n>\n> Canned Ham: Canned hams come in two forms:\n>\n> * Shelf stable - store on shelf up to 2 years at room temperature.\n> Generally not over 3 pounds in size. Processed to kill all spoilage bacteria\n> and pathogenic organisms such as Clostridium botulinum, Salmonella and\n> Trichinella spiralis. The product is free of microorganisms capable of\n> growing at ordinary room temperature. However, high temperature storage —\n> above 122°F F (50°F C) — may result in harmless thermophylic bacteria\n> multiplying and swelling or souring the product.\n> * Refrigerated - may be stored in refrigerator up to 6 to 9 months. Its\n> weight can be up to 8% more than original uncured weight due to uptake of\n> water during curing. It need not be labeled \"Added water\" except for \"In\n> Natural Juices.\" Net Weight is the weight of the actual ham excluding the\n> container. Processed at a time/temperature sufficient to kill infectious\n> organisms (including Trichinae) but the ham is not sterilized so spoilage\n> bacteria may grow eventually.\n>\n\n>\n> Capacolla: Boneless pork butt which is dry cured; not necessarily cooked.\n> Ham capacolla is made with ham instead of pork butt.\n>\n> Cook Before Eating: Needs further cooking. Is not completely cooked in the\n> plant and should be cooked to 160°F F.\n>\n> Cottage Ham: A ham made from the shoulder butt end.\n>\n> Country Ham: Uncooked, cured, dried, smoked-or-unsmoked meat products made\n> from a single piece of meat from the hind leg of a hog or from a single\n> piece of meat from a pork shoulder. Smithfield and country hams are not\n> fully cooked but are dry cured to be safe stored at room temperature. They\n> should be cooked before eating according to manufacturer's instructions. A\n> ham labeled \"Smithfield Ham\" must be processed in the city of Smithfield,\n> Virginia.\n>\n> Fresh Ham: The uncured leg of pork. Since the meat is not cured or smoked,\n> it has the flavor of a fresh pork loin roast or pork chops. Its raw color is\n> pinkish red and after cooking, grayish white.\n>\n> Fully Cooked: Needs no further cooking. Fully cooked in plant. Can be eaten\n> directly as it comes from its packaging or reheated.\n>\n> Gelatin: About one-fourth ounce of dry gelatin is often added before a\n> canned ham is sealed to cushion the ham during shipment. During processing,\n> natural juices cook out of the ham and combine with the gelatin. When the\n> ham cools, a jell forms. Gelatin is included in the net weight statement on\n> the label.\n>\n> Ham: The product is at least 20.5% protein in lean portion and contains no\n> added water.\n>\n> Ham with Natural Juices: The product is at least 18.5% protein. Can weigh 8%\n> more than uncured weight. Example: canned hams.\n>\n> Ham—Water Added: The product is at least 17.0% protein with 10% added\n> solution; it can weigh 8% more after curing than uncured weight.\n>\n> Ham and Water Products: Product may contain any amount of water but label\n> must indicate percent of \"added ingredients.\" For example, \"X % of weight is\n> added ingredients\" for any canned ham with less than 17.0% protein.\n>\n> Ham Hocks: Portions of the lower leg, cut into pieces and smoked. Often used\n> to flavor stews and other dishes.\n>\n> Ham Steak: Another name for center cut ham slices.\n>\n> Hickory-Smoked Ham: A cured ham which has been smoked by hanging over\n> burning hickory wood chips in a smokehouse. May not be labeled \"hickory\n> smoked\" unless hickory wood has been used.\n>\n> Hock End or Hock Half: Same as a shank end half ham.\n>\n> Honey-Cured: May be shown on the labeling of a cured product if honey is the\n> only sweetening ingredient or is at least half the sweetening ingredients\n> used, and if the honey is used in an amount sufficient to flavor and/or\n> affect the appearance of the finished product.\n>\n> \"Lean\" Ham: The term \"lean\" may be used on a ham's label provided the\n> product contains less than 10 grams fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat,\n> and less than 95 milligrams cholesterol per 100 grams and Reference Amount\n> Customarily Consumed (RACC).\n>\n> \"Extra Lean\" Ham: A ham labeled \"extra lean\" must contain less than 5 grams\n> fat, less than 2 grams saturated fat and the same cholesterol as allowed per\n> the amount of \"lean\" ham.\n>\n> Picnic, Pork Shoulder Picnic: A front shoulder cut of pork which has been\n> cured in the same manner as ham.\n>\n> Prosciutto Ham: An Italian-style dry-cured raw ham; not smoked; often coated\n> with pepper. Prosciutto can be eaten raw because of the way they are\n> processed. Parma Ham is prosciutto from the Parma locale in Italy. These\n> hams tend to be larger than the U.S. produced product, as Italian hogs are\n> larger at slaughter.\n>\n> Pumped Ham: Same as a wet cured ham.\n>\n> \"Sectioned and Formed\" or \"Chunked and Formed\": A boneless ham that is made\n> from different cuts, tumbled or massaged and reassembled into a casing or\n> mold and fully cooked. During this process it is usually thoroughly\n> defatted.\n>\n> Serrano Ham: A Spanish dry-cured ham that is not smoked and does not require\n> cooking before eating. Similar to prosciutto.\n>\n> Shank End, Half or Portion: The lower, slightly pointed part of the leg. A\n> \"portion\" has the center slices removed for separate sale as \"ham steaks\" or\n> center cut ham slices. The half includes this meat.\n>\n> Skinless, Shankless: A ham with all of the skin and the shank removed. The\n> leg bone and aitch (hip) bone remain.\n>\n> Spiral-Sliced Ham: A ham that has been placed on a special cutting machine\n> that spins the ham around while cutting thin slices all the way to the bone\n> in a continuous spiral. Usually served with a sweet glaze.\n>\n> Sugar Cured: A term that may appear on ham labels if cane or beet sugar is\n> at least half the sweetening ingredients used and if the sugar is used in an\n> amount sufficient to flavor and/or affect the appearance of the finished\n> product. Most hams contain sugar in the curing mixture.\n>\n> Tasso: A heavily smoked ham with a spicy pepper exterior. Common in Cajun\n> cooking.\n>\n> Westphalian Ham: A German-style dry-cured ham that is similar to prosciutto;\n> smoked, sometimes with juniper berries. Also called Westfalischer Schinken.\n>\n> York Ham: A dry-cured, lightly smoked British ham. 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Since then, The HoneyBaked Ham Company has become famous for its tender, juicy and delicious hams, not only for the way they are spiral sliced but for their mouth-watering irresistible, sweet and crunchy honey glaze - Harry's secret recipe.", "Back then, Harry invented and patented a unique machine that slices a ham in a single, continuous spiral, making a presentation that is both attractive and practical for uniform serving sizes of his authentic HoneyBaked Ham. The ham is sliced through to the bone, making it easy to remove individual slices. Since then, HoneyBaked Ham has set the undisputed gold standard by which all other hams are judged.", "No matter what the occasion or size of the crowd, our spiral cut ham selections make any meal a hit. While ham is traditionally served at Easter and often on Christmas, our mouth-watering honey glazed spiral hams are perfect for any occasion, holiday, picnic or family gathering. Because our hams are most delicious when served straight from the refrigerator, and because we spiral slice our hams for you, serving and clean up couldn't be simpler. And, because we offer three sizes of spiral cut ham - quarter, half and whole spiral hams- you can buy what you need to fit any occasion.", "Spiral slicing makes it easy to enjoy some or our wonderful spiral cut ham now and save some for later to enjoy on a picnic or at a tailgate party.", "Your HoneyBaked Ham will retain its deliciousness for up to 6 weeks in the freezer. To freeze unused portions for later use, wrap in aluminum foil and place in the freezer. To serve again, place the ham in your refrigerator for 24-48 hours ahead of time to thaw.", "Your ham is already fully-cooked and ready to enjoy, and is best served directly from the refrigerator. If heating is desired, we recommend heating only those slices you plan to use and not the entire ham. However, you can wrap individual spiral slices in aluminum foil and heat them. If using a conventional oven, cover the entire ham (or portion to be used) and heat at 275 degrees F for about 10 minutes per pound. Place a shallow pan with water on the rack below the ham for additional moisture. Slices can also be heated in a skillet or used in grilled sandwiches, like our Grown-Up Grilled Ham & Cheese. HoneyBaked makes spiral cut ham delicious!", "HoneyBaked provides you with convenient, easy ways to order your ham, including the option to shop through our mail order catalog. Our popular mail order catalog, along with our stores, have been the foundation of our company and are still a favorite way to shop. Of course, regardless of how you order, our famous fully prepared HoneyBaked ham or turkey breast will arrive at your doorstep perfect every time. We guarantee it." ] }, "parsed_md": "The Original Spiral Cut Ham \| HoneyBaked Ham\n\nShop Online \| Find a Store \| Customer Service\n\n1-866-492-HAMS\n\n## Perfect Every Time\n\nWe guarantee it.\n\nSELECT A STORE FOR MORE INFO\n\nSHOP ONLINE\n\n# Spiral Cut Ham Originated at HoneyBaked\n\nThe spiral cut ham was invented over 40 years ago by our founder, Harry J.\nHoenselaar. Since then, The HoneyBaked Ham Company has become famous for its\ntender, juicy and delicious hams, not only for the way they are spiral sliced\nbut for their mouth-watering irresistible, sweet and crunchy honey glaze -\nHarry's secret recipe.\n\nBack then, Harry invented and patented a unique machine that slices a ham in a\nsingle, continuous spiral, making a presentation that is both attractive and\npractical for uniform serving sizes of his authentic HoneyBaked Ham. The ham\nis sliced through to the bone, making it easy to remove individual slices.\nSince then, HoneyBaked Ham has set the undisputed gold standard by which all\nother hams are judged.\n\n## Spiral Cut Convenience for Any Sized Crowd\n\nNo matter what the occasion or size of the crowd, our spiral cut ham\nselections make any meal a hit. While ham is traditionally served at Easter\nand often on Christmas, our mouth-watering honey glazed spiral hams are\nperfect for any occasion, holiday, picnic or family gathering. Because our\nhams are most delicious when served straight from the refrigerator, and\nbecause we spiral slice our hams for you, serving and clean up couldn't be\nsimpler. And, because we offer three sizes of spiral cut ham - quarter, half\nand whole spiral hams- you can buy what you need to fit any occasion.\n\n## Freezing our spiral cut ham\n\nSpiral slicing makes it easy to enjoy some or our wonderful spiral cut ham now\nand save some for later to enjoy on a picnic or at a tailgate party.\n\nYour HoneyBaked Ham will retain its deliciousness for up to 6 weeks in the\nfreezer. To freeze unused portions for later use, wrap in aluminum foil and\nplace in the freezer. To serve again, place the ham in your refrigerator for\n24-48 hours ahead of time to thaw.\n\n## Heating a HoneyBaked spiral ham\n\nYour ham is already fully-cooked and ready to enjoy, and is best served\ndirectly from the refrigerator. If heating is desired, we recommend heating\nonly those slices you plan to use and not the entire ham. However, you can\nwrap individual spiral slices in aluminum foil and heat them. If using a\nconventional oven, cover the entire ham (or portion to be used) and heat at\n275 degrees F for about 10 minutes per pound. Place a shallow pan with water\non the rack below the ham for additional moisture. Slices can also be heated\nin a skillet or used in grilled sandwiches, like our Grown-Up Grilled Ham &\nCheese. HoneyBaked makes spiral cut ham delicious!\n\n## Shop our Mail Order Catalog, too!\n\nHoneyBaked provides you with convenient, easy ways to order your ham,\nincluding the option to shop through our mail order catalog. Our popular mail\norder catalog, along with our stores, have been the foundation of our company\nand are still a favorite way to shop. Of course, regardless of how you order,\nour famous fully prepared HoneyBaked ham or turkey breast will arrive at your\ndoorstep perfect every time. We guarantee it.\n\nCustomer Service\n\n## Talk to Us:\n\n * Store Visit Feedback\n * Store Visit Feedback (California Residents)\n * Shipped Orders Feedback\n * Shipped Orders Feedback (California Residents)\n * Media and Press Inquiries\n\n## Call Us:\n\n * Place an Order: 1.866.492.HAMS (1.866.492.4267)\n * Customer Care: 1.800.367.7720\n * Customer Care: 1.800.854.5995 (California Residents)\n\n### Shop\n\nFind a Store\n\nShop Online\n\nView Catalog\n\nGift Cards\n\n### Customer Service\n\nContact Us\n\n### Company\n\nAbout HoneyBaked Ham\n\nOur Product\n\nCareers\n\nFranchise Opportunities\n\nFundraising\n\n### Resources\n\nNutritional Information\n\nProduct Care & Serving Instructions\n\nRecipes\n\nSite Map \| Privacy Policy \|\n\n© 2018 The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC\n\n1-866-492-HAMS\n\nCopyright © 2018 The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--665/carve-a-ham.asp", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200128050151/https://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--665/carve-a-ham.asp", "parsed_text": { "title": "Carve a Ham", "passages": [ "After preparing your favorite ham recipe, you will need to know how to carve a ham properly to create moist tender slices. After being roasted for the proper cooking times, the whole ham, half ham, or ham portion will need to be carved into smaller pieces for serving.", "Before carving, the meat should set for 10 to 15 minutes after it is removed from the heat source. This allows the juices to be redistributed throughout the meat, resulting in a firmer, juicier, and easier to carve ham. A country ham will carve easier if it is at room temperature or cooler. Choose a carving knife that is long enough to cut the entire length of the cut. It is important that the knife be extremely sharp; a sharp knife will allow thin slices to be carved and make carving easier. Shown below are the steps to carving different ham cuts and how to slice a ham with the meat still on the bone.", "Place the ham on a cutting board and trim off 2 or 3 slices, parallel to its length, from the thin side of the ham. Turn the ham so that it rests on the flat side created from trimming off the slices.", "Hold firmly with a carving fork and starting at the shank end, cut slices across the ham, down to the bone.", "Special spiral sliced hams provide slices that are uniform in thickness. Three basic cuts are generally all that are required to cut the slices from the bone.", "Facing the cut side of the ham, locate the natural muscle lines in the ham. Cut along the first line down almost to the bone. Cut around the bone until the natural muscle line starts to curve upwards. Continue to follow the line all the way up until the knife comes back out the outside edge. This will provide the first section of slices.", "The remaining section will need to be cut along the bone to release it, providing the last section of slices.", "Place the bone-in ham on a cutting board and trim off 2 or 3 thin slices from one side of the ham. Turn the ham so that it rests on the flattened side created from trimming off the slices to steady the ham while carving.", "Starting at the narrow end of the ham, begin making 1/4 inch slices (or desired thickness) in the ham, slicing down to the bone.", "After all slices are cut on the first side, place the ham on its flat end. Trim slices off by cutting down through the ham, close to the bone.", "Flatten one of the remaining uncut sides of the ham by cutting 2 or 3 thin slices off. Stand the ham up on the flattened side and start slicing the uncut side, beginning at the narrow end of the ham.", "Set the ham on its flat end and trim down close to the bone to release the slices from the ham. Place slices neatly on the platter with the other ham slices. Continue to trim the two remaining sides of the ham in the same manner.", "Lay the flat end of the ham on the cutting board. Cut down through the ham as close to the bone as possible, cutting off the largest section of boneless meat from the ham. Set the boneless section aside to be sliced after slicing the remaining section of the ham.", "With the flat end still on the cutting board, cut 1/4 inch slices (or desired thickness) parallel to the flat end of the ham. Start slicing at the top and continue down until all slices are cut. Release the slices from the ham by cutting down through the ham, close to the bone. Place the slices neatly on a platter. Slice the other side of the remaining ham in the same manner.", "After cutting the slices from the bone-in section of the butt ham, slice the boneless section into the desired thickness. The slices from this section may be fairly large so you may want to cut them in half to produce smaller slices for serving.", "\"After having looked at dozens of pages and videos of instructions, I found this one. Clear, logical, end of search! 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After being roasted for the proper\ncooking times, the whole ham, half ham, or ham portion will need to be carved\ninto smaller pieces for serving.\n\nShare this!\n\nSave\n\nRate & Review\n\nEmail\n\nPrint\n\nBefore carving, the meat should set for 10 to 15 minutes after it is removed\nfrom the heat source. This allows the juices to be redistributed throughout\nthe meat, resulting in a firmer, juicier, and easier to carve ham. A country\nham will carve easier if it is at room temperature or cooler. Choose a carving\nknife that is long enough to cut the entire length of the cut. It is important\nthat the knife be extremely sharp; a sharp knife will allow thin slices to be\ncarved and make carving easier. Shown below are the steps to carving different\nham cuts and how to slice a ham with the meat still on the bone.\n\nWhole Ham \| Spiral Sliced Ham \| Shank Half Ham \| Butt Half Ham\n\n## Whole Ham\n\n\|\n\n * Place the ham on a cutting board and trim off 2 or 3 slices, parallel to its length, from the thin side of the ham. Turn the ham so that it rests on the flat side created from trimming off the slices.\n\n \n--- \n \n * Hold firmly with a carving fork and starting at the shank end, cut slices across the ham, down to the bone.\n\n \n \n * After cutting the slices, cut parallel along the bone to release the slices. Place slices on a serving platter.\n\n * Turn the ham and continue to carve slices in the same manner.\n\n \n \n##\n\nSpiral Sliced Ham\n\nSpecial spiral sliced hams provide slices that are uniform in thickness. Three\nbasic cuts are generally all that are required to cut the slices from the\nbone.\n\n * Facing the cut side of the ham, locate the natural muscle lines in the ham. Cut along the first line down almost to the bone. Cut around the bone until the natural muscle line starts to curve upwards. Continue to follow the line all the way up until the knife comes back out the outside edge. This will provide the first section of slices.\n\n \n--- \n \n * Continue to cut along the next natural muscle line to provide the next section of slices.\n\n \n \n * The remaining section will need to be cut along the bone to release it, providing the last section of slices.\n\n \n \n * The three sliced sections can then be cut into smaller serving sizes if desired.\n\n \n \n##\n\nShank Half\n\n * Place the bone-in ham on a cutting board and trim off 2 or 3 thin slices from one side of the ham. Turn the ham so that it rests on the flattened side created from trimming off the slices to steady the ham while carving.\n\n \n--- \n \n * Starting at the narrow end of the ham, begin making 1/4 inch slices (or desired thickness) in the ham, slicing down to the bone.\n\n \n \n * After all slices are cut on the first side, place the ham on its flat end. Trim slices off by cutting down through the ham, close to the bone.\n\n \n \n * After cutting down through all the slices, place them neatly on a serving platter.\n\n \n \n * Flatten one of the remaining uncut sides of the ham by cutting 2 or 3 thin slices off. Stand the ham up on the flattened side and start slicing the uncut side, beginning at the narrow end of the ham.\n\n \n \n * Set the ham on its flat end and trim down close to the bone to release the slices from the ham. Place slices neatly on the platter with the other ham slices. Continue to trim the two remaining sides of the ham in the same manner.\n\n \n \n##\n\nButt Half\n\n * Lay the flat end of the ham on the cutting board. Cut down through the ham as close to the bone as possible, cutting off the largest section of boneless meat from the ham. Set the boneless section aside to be sliced after slicing the remaining section of the ham.\n\n \n--- \n \n * With the flat end still on the cutting board, cut 1/4 inch slices (or desired thickness) parallel to the flat end of the ham. Start slicing at the top and continue down until all slices are cut. Release the slices from the ham by cutting down through the ham, close to the bone. Place the slices neatly on a platter. Slice the other side of the remaining ham in the same manner.\n\n \n \n * After cutting the slices from the bone-in section of the butt ham, slice the boneless section into the desired thickness. The slices from this section may be fairly large so you may want to cut them in half to produce smaller slices for serving.\n\n \n \nFor more information on cooking and carving ham, see the Ham Cooking Guide.\n\nAlso see more information on preparing, handling, and storing ham with the\ncomplete Ham Guide. \n \nMore Ham Tips >>\n\nSave\n\nRate & Review\n\nEmail\n\nPrint\n\nLoading\n\nAdvanced Search\n\n## Carve a Ham Reviews\n\n#### carve a ham\n\n:\n\nAverage of 5.00 out of 5 stars\n\nRatings (1)\n\nRate It!\n\nReviews (1)\n\nAdd A Review Now!\n\nComments (0)\n\nComment on this\n\nReviewed By Kaos1066\n\n\"After having looked at dozens of pages and videos of instructions, I found\nthis one. Clear, logical, end of search! 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There are two keys to great ham. First, buy the right one. Second, don't screw it up. It's that simple.", "At its most basic, a ham is the rear leg of an animal (yes, you've got hams too, and nice ones, at that!), though colloquially, it's used specifically to refer to the cured hind leg of a pig starting at the shank (that's your ankle), and ending at the rump (that's your, well, you can figure that out).", "Curing is the process of preserving meat through the addition of chemicals such as sugar, salt, nitrates, or smoke. Asides from undergoing significant textural and flavor differences, cured meats also gain increased resistance to bacteria and spoilage. Indeed, this is the reason why curing arose in the first place in the days before refrigeration. That curing makes hams taste delicious is just a happy side effect.", "City Hams comprise the majority of hams made in the U.S. These are produced either by submerging the ham in a salt water solution for several days or weeks until the salt penetrates deep into the meat, or—as is more common with inexpensive hams—injecting the brine directly into the meat for much faster penetration. They are often smoked, and usually sold fully cooked.", "Country Hams are cured with a dry rub, much in the manner of an Italian prosciutto, and like prosciutto, they are hung to dry in carefully temperature and humidity-controlled environments. During this phase, (which lasts months) they lose a great deal of their moisture, their flavor is concentrated, and a characteristic sweet, mildly funky aroma permeates the meat. Country hams can be smoked or unsmoked, but are sold raw unless otherwise indicated on the labeling.", "When most people think of ham, they're thinking of city hams. These are the moist, pink hams that you eat in thick slabs. In certain parts of the country (mainly Virginia, Tennessee, and all through Appalachia), country hams are more prominent. If you've never tried a country ham, be warned: they are not for everyone. Even when properly prepared, they are intensely salty, and much drier than a brined city ham. They are also much more difficult to prepare, requiring several days of soaking to make them palatable.", "While country ham devotees are a zealous bunch, do make sure that you know what you're getting yourself into before you commit to one for the holidays.", "When buying a ham, you want to aim for between 1/2 a pound and 3/4 of a pound per person for bone-in hams, and 1/2 a pound or less for boneless hams.", "The water content of a city ham, or more precisely, the amount of water added to a city ham can have a profound impact on its flavor.", "Asides from taking on water during the brining phase, hams are often injected with additional brine before packaging in a vacuum-sealed pouch. The idea is to bulk up the ham's shipping weight, thereby increasing profit margins. Though a ham with lots of water added may sell for less money per-pound than a no-water-added ham, you're really paying for that extra water weight. Not a wise move. Hams break down into four categories based on water content.", "If the label says nothing but \"Ham\" on it, as is the case with the ham we bought from Harry and David, the ham is at least 20.5% protein with no added water. \"Ham with natural juices\" is the next level down. It needs to be only 18.5% protein, and generally has about 7 or 8% added water.", "Moving on down the list, we come to \"Ham, water added,\" which must contain at least 17% protein, and at most 10% added water by weight. Finally, there's \"Ham and water product,\" which can contain any amount of added water. Check the label to see how much water is actually added to it (the ham we tasted from Cook's had a whopping 23% of added liquid!).", "As far as how these different products taste, it should be obvious that the more water is added to a ham, the less \"hammy\" it'll be. We tasted the four different types of ham side-by-side to confirm. Tasters nearly unanimously placed the hams with the least added water at the top, and the most added water at the bottom. \"Ham and water product\" had a spongy texture with an unpleasantly wet mouthfeel. Plain old \"Ham,\" on the other hand was meaty and moist.", "Boneless hams, like the one pictured above, are just that: hams in which the bone has been removed. After removal, the hams are tightly pressed into oval- shaped packages. Salt will break down some of the proteins in meat muscle, allowing them to reconnect and link with each other. That's why a boneless ham still appears as a solid piece of meat, despite having been molded into that shape.", "Often, extra ground ham will be added to fill in any spaces left by the bones, though if this happens, it must be labeled on the package.", "Although boneless hams are far easier to carve (just slice and serve!), the act of removing the bone seems to rob the ham of some flavor. Whether this is because the bone adds flavor itself is unclear. If you believe the results of my testing in our Prime Rib Primer, then the bone itself transfers very little flavor to the meat.", "A more likely explanation for the superiority of bone-in hams is that something in the processing cheats the ham of moisture and flavor. Perhaps it's the pressing into a football shape, or maybe something in the added water (most boneless hams are designated \"ham with natural juices\").", "Until I get my hands on a ham factory, I won't know the answer. Suffice it to say, tasters preferred bone-in hams—the presence of a bone had an even greater influence on tasting results than water content.", "The other type of boneless ham is the one that you'll find packed into flip- top cans. These are made by pressing together scraps of cured pork, hence their mottled, perfectly symmetrical appearance. They are best avoided. Bland and \"freaky\" looking, with a spongy, spam-like texture and oddly cratered surface, these slices sat cold and lonely on the tasting table all day while the other hams were gobbled up, garnering not much more than the occasional withering look.", "You've still got two more key decisions to make. First is which end of the ham you want. A full ham can weigh up to 15 pounds or so—far too big for a normal family. That's why these days, hams are sold split into two halves, the shank end and the butt end (often labeled the sirloin end). The major difference between the two is that the shank end tends to contain a higher ratio of fat (which I like), and is significantly easier to carve, having only a single, straight bone to contend with.", "The butt end, on the other hand, tends to be leaner, which may be desirable for some people. It's also got a tricky little number known as the aitch-bone to contend with. Any butcher will tell you that the oddly shaped pelvic bone is one of the more difficult to work your knife around. Unless you are an expert carver or don't mind getting in there with your fingers, you'll want to opt for a shank end cut.", "Finally, there's the choice between spiral cut and whole. Spiral cut hams come pre-sliced. All you have to do is make one simple lateral cut, and the meat comes peeling off in thin layers. A whole ham, on the other hand, requires some degree of butchery skills.", "Whole hams have the advantage that they are less prone to drying out when cooking, but to be honest, if you are careful about the way you cook it, a spiral-sliced ham will be just fine. I usually opt for spiral hams.", "So there you've got it. Your best option is a bone-in, spiral-sliced, shank- end hamlike the one we tasted from Harry and David if you're going for a city ham. For country ham, Benton's makes a fabulous one, and it's available mail order.", "The beautiful thing about city hams is that they come pre-cooked. That means that if you want to, you can slice off pieces cold and eat them in sandwiches. Or you can fry it up one slice at a time for breakfast or to flavor your beans. However, if you plan on serving it whole, it's nice to have a hot centerpiece for the table.", "Just like beef, chicken, or any other meat, hams can overcook, leaving them dry and stringy. Since they are already cooked through, your only goal is to heat it to an appropriate serving temperature. I usually aim for around 120°F. You could just throw it in a 250°F oven and hope for the best, but the edges of the spiral slices inevitably dry out. Much better is to wrap it in aluminum foil or place it in an oven bag to help it retain moisture before setting it in the oven cut-side-down. Use a thermometer to check for doneness. It should take around 2 1/2 hours.", "Want to go one step further? Cook it in a water bath, beer-cooler sous-vide style. The easiest way to do this is to place your ham in an oven bag, squeeze out the air and tie off the end, then place the whole thing in a large cooler set in a convenient place to reach your sink. Fill the cooler with hot water from the tap, adding boiling water as necessary to top it off to around 130°F. Seal the cooler and let it sit in a warm spot for at least four hours and up to six or eight depending on the size. Every so often, check the temperature to make sure it's hovering about 125°F, adding more boiling water as necessary to keep it hot.", "Out in the country, hams are a little more involved. There are countless ways to prepare a country ham, from slicing it into steaks for searing, chunking it for adding flavor to stews, chopping it for hash—it's the American equivalent of a prosciutto, and as such, has as many culinary uses. But for the holidays, you want to roast it whole and slice it at the table.", "The first step is to remove some of the excess salt. You do this by soaking the ham in a cooler filled with water at room temperature for at least a day, changing the water every few hours to both encourage rehydration, and to flush some of the salt out. For hams aged longer than a year or so, you might want to even increase the soaking to two days. Afterward, you dry it carefully.", "From there, place it on a rack set in a roasting pan with a few cups of liquid in the bottom (Coke, Dr. Pepper, pickle juice, or just plain water all work well), cover the whole pan tightly with foil to allow the ham to steam, and set it in a 250°F oven. An internal temperature of 140°F is what you are looking for, and it'll take you around three hours to get there with the ham covered in aluminum in a 250°F oven, possibly more if you've got an especially large ham. Allow the ham to rest for about 30 minutes, tented in foil before carving and serving.", "You've got your roasted ham, but it's looking a little anemic from its stay in that moist oven bag and you want to fancy-it up. Good on you!", "Essentially a mixture of a sweetener like sugar or honey and spices like cloves and nutmeg, a glaze will give your ham that shiny, lacquered finish.", "I love Dr. Pepper and Cherry Coke, so I usually choose one of those beverages to glaze my ham with, mixing it with honey and spices and cooking it down to a syrupy glaze.", "Whether it's a city or a country ham, the syruping method is the same. Open the oven bag or aluminum foil when it's about 15 minutes away from being done. Score the fat into a cross-hatch and you'll help render out a bit of extra fat, paint it with some glaze, and crank the oven up to around 400. It takes about 15 minutes for the glaze to cook into the rind, during which time I paint it with more glaze at least twice or thrice.", "When serving country ham, slice it much thinner than I've sliced it above. Your guests will thank you. And save your bones—your beans will thank you too.", "J. Kenji López-Alt is the Chief Culinary Advisor of Serious Eats, and author of the James Beard Award-nominated column The Food Lab, where he unravels the science of home cooking. A restaurant-trained chef and former Editor at Cook's Illustrated magazine, his first book, The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science is a New York Times Best-Seller, the recipient of a James Beard Award, and was named Cookbook of the Year in 2015 by the International Association of Culinary Professionals.", "He's currently raising a daughter by day, writing his second book by night (Now with 10% more science!), and is working on Wursthall, a beer hall in downtown San Mateo which will be open by the end of 2017.", " IMPORTANT Due to server maintenance, all users are required to reset their password. Please click here to do so if you haven't already." ] }, "parsed_md": "The Food Lab: How to Pick and Cook a Holiday Ham \| Serious Eats\n\nSerious Eats>\n\n# The Food Lab: How to Pick and Cook a Holiday Ham\n\nThe Food Lab\n\nUnraveling the mysteries of home cooking through science.\n\nJ. Kenji López-Alt\n\n * Profile\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * Email\n\n42 Printer-Friendly Version\n\n[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt]\n\n### Get the Recipes\n\n * Cherry Coke-Glazed Country Ham\n * Maple-Glazed City Ham\n\n#### Long Story Short:\n\nCity ham: buy a bone-in, spiral-sliced, shank-end ham.\n\nCountry ham: buy a Benton's.\n\nThough I'm more of a Prime Rib fancier myself, a great holiday ham can be a\nperfectly pleasant centerpiece for the holiday table. There are two keys to\ngreat ham. First, buy the right one. Second, don't screw it up. It's that\nsimple.\n\nOkay, here's a bit more detail on how to git'er done.\n\n#### What Is a Ham?\n\nAt its most basic, a ham is the rear leg of an animal (yes, you've got hams\ntoo, and nice ones, at that!), though colloquially, it's used specifically to\nrefer to the cured hind leg of a pig starting at the shank (that's your\nankle), and ending at the rump (that's your, well, you can figure that out).\n\nCuring is the process of preserving meat through the addition of chemicals\nsuch as sugar, salt, nitrates, or smoke. Asides from undergoing significant\ntextural and flavor differences, cured meats also gain increased resistance to\nbacteria and spoilage. Indeed, this is the reason why curing arose in the\nfirst place in the days before refrigeration. That curing makes hams taste\ndelicious is just a happy side effect.\n\nBut there's more than one way to cure a ham.\n\n * City Hams comprise the majority of hams made in the U.S. These are produced either by submerging the ham in a salt water solution for several days or weeks until the salt penetrates deep into the meat, or—as is more common with inexpensive hams—injecting the brine directly into the meat for much faster penetration. They are often smoked, and usually sold fully cooked.\n * Country Hams are cured with a dry rub, much in the manner of an Italian prosciutto, and like prosciutto, they are hung to dry in carefully temperature and humidity-controlled environments. During this phase, (which lasts months) they lose a great deal of their moisture, their flavor is concentrated, and a characteristic sweet, mildly funky aroma permeates the meat. Country hams can be smoked or unsmoked, but are sold raw unless otherwise indicated on the labeling.\n\n#### Country vs. City: Which one is better?\n\nWhen most people think of ham, they're thinking of city hams. These are the\nmoist, pink hams that you eat in thick slabs. In certain parts of the country\n(mainly Virginia, Tennessee, and all through Appalachia), country hams are\nmore prominent. If you've never tried a country ham, be warned: they are not\nfor everyone. Even when properly prepared, they are intensely salty, and much\ndrier than a brined city ham. They are also much more difficult to prepare,\nrequiring several days of soaking to make them palatable.\n\nWhile country ham devotees are a zealous bunch, do make sure that you know\nwhat you're getting yourself into before you commit to one for the holidays.\n\nWhen buying a ham, you want to aim for between 1/2 a pound and 3/4 of a pound\nper person for bone-in hams, and 1/2 a pound or less for boneless hams.\n\n#### Water Content of City Hams\n\nThe water content of a city ham, or more precisely, the amount of water added\nto a city ham can have a profound impact on its flavor.\n\nAsides from taking on water during the brining phase, hams are often injected\nwith additional brine before packaging in a vacuum-sealed pouch. The idea is\nto bulk up the ham's shipping weight, thereby increasing profit margins.\nThough a ham with lots of water added may sell for less money per-pound than a\nno-water-added ham, you're really paying for that extra water weight. Not a\nwise move. Hams break down into four categories based on water content.\n\nIf the label says nothing but \"Ham\" on it, as is the case with the ham we\nbought from Harry and David, the ham is at least 20.5% protein with no added\nwater. \"Ham with natural juices\" is the next level down. It needs to be only\n18.5% protein, and generally has about 7 or 8% added water.\n\nMoving on down the list, we come to \"Ham, water added,\" which must contain at\nleast 17% protein, and at most 10% added water by weight. Finally, there's\n\"Ham and water product,\" which can contain any amount of added water. Check\nthe label to see how much water is actually added to it (the ham we tasted\nfrom Cook's had a whopping 23% of added liquid!).\n\nAs far as how these different products taste, it should be obvious that the\nmore water is added to a ham, the less \"hammy\" it'll be. We tasted the four\ndifferent types of ham side-by-side to confirm. Tasters nearly unanimously\nplaced the hams with the least added water at the top, and the most added\nwater at the bottom. \"Ham and water product\" had a spongy texture with an\nunpleasantly wet mouthfeel. Plain old \"Ham,\" on the other hand was meaty and\nmoist.\n\nBut there were a couple of other factors that weighed into the tastings.\n\n#### Bones\n\nBoneless hams, like the one pictured above, are just that: hams in which the\nbone has been removed. After removal, the hams are tightly pressed into oval-\nshaped packages. Salt will break down some of the proteins in meat muscle,\nallowing them to reconnect and link with each other. That's why a boneless ham\nstill appears as a solid piece of meat, despite having been molded into that\nshape.\n\nOften, extra ground ham will be added to fill in any spaces left by the bones,\nthough if this happens, it must be labeled on the package.\n\nAlthough boneless hams are far easier to carve (just slice and serve!), the\nact of removing the bone seems to rob the ham of some flavor. Whether this is\nbecause the bone adds flavor itself is unclear. If you believe the results of\nmy testing in our Prime Rib Primer, then the bone itself transfers very little\nflavor to the meat.\n\nA more likely explanation for the superiority of bone-in hams is that\nsomething in the processing cheats the ham of moisture and flavor. Perhaps\nit's the pressing into a football shape, or maybe something in the added water\n(most boneless hams are designated \"ham with natural juices\").\n\nUntil I get my hands on a ham factory, I won't know the answer. Suffice it to\nsay, tasters preferred bone-in hams—the presence of a bone had an even greater\ninfluence on tasting results than water content.\n\nThe other type of boneless ham is the one that you'll find packed into flip-\ntop cans. These are made by pressing together scraps of cured pork, hence\ntheir mottled, perfectly symmetrical appearance. They are best avoided. Bland\nand \"freaky\" looking, with a spongy, spam-like texture and oddly cratered\nsurface, these slices sat cold and lonely on the tasting table all day while\nthe other hams were gobbled up, garnering not much more than the occasional\nwithering look.\n\n#### Which End?\n\nYou've still got two more key decisions to make. First is which end of the ham\nyou want. A full ham can weigh up to 15 pounds or so—far too big for a normal\nfamily. That's why these days, hams are sold split into two halves, the shank\nend and the butt end (often labeled the sirloin end). The major difference\nbetween the two is that the shank end tends to contain a higher ratio of fat\n(which I like), and is significantly easier to carve, having only a single,\nstraight bone to contend with.\n\nThe butt end, on the other hand, tends to be leaner, which may be desirable\nfor some people. It's also got a tricky little number known as the aitch-bone\nto contend with. Any butcher will tell you that the oddly shaped pelvic bone\nis one of the more difficult to work your knife around. Unless you are an\nexpert carver or don't mind getting in there with your fingers, you'll want to\nopt for a shank end cut.\n\nFinally, there's the choice between spiral cut and whole. Spiral cut hams come\npre-sliced. All you have to do is make one simple lateral cut, and the meat\ncomes peeling off in thin layers. A whole ham, on the other hand, requires\nsome degree of butchery skills.\n\nWhole hams have the advantage that they are less prone to drying out when\ncooking, but to be honest, if you are careful about the way you cook it, a\nspiral-sliced ham will be just fine. I usually opt for spiral hams.\n\n#### The Best Choice\n\nA smoked country ham.\n\nSo there you've got it. Your best option is a bone-in, spiral-sliced, shank-\nend hamlike the one we tasted from Harry and David if you're going for a city\nham. For country ham, Benton's makes a fabulous one, and it's available mail\norder.\n\n#### How To Cook A City Ham\n\nThe beautiful thing about city hams is that they come pre-cooked. That means\nthat if you want to, you can slice off pieces cold and eat them in sandwiches.\nOr you can fry it up one slice at a time for breakfast or to flavor your\nbeans. However, if you plan on serving it whole, it's nice to have a hot\ncenterpiece for the table.\n\nJust like beef, chicken, or any other meat, hams can overcook, leaving them\ndry and stringy. Since they are already cooked through, your only goal is to\nheat it to an appropriate serving temperature. I usually aim for around 120°F.\nYou could just throw it in a 250°F oven and hope for the best, but the edges\nof the spiral slices inevitably dry out. Much better is to wrap it in aluminum\nfoil or place it in an oven bag to help it retain moisture before setting it\nin the oven cut-side-down. Use a thermometer to check for doneness. It should\ntake around 2 1/2 hours.\n\nWant to go one step further? Cook it in a water bath, beer-cooler sous-vide\nstyle. The easiest way to do this is to place your ham in an oven bag, squeeze\nout the air and tie off the end, then place the whole thing in a large cooler\nset in a convenient place to reach your sink. Fill the cooler with hot water\nfrom the tap, adding boiling water as necessary to top it off to around 130°F.\nSeal the cooler and let it sit in a warm spot for at least four hours and up\nto six or eight depending on the size. Every so often, check the temperature\nto make sure it's hovering about 125°F, adding more boiling water as necessary\nto keep it hot.\n\nYou'll end up with the moistest ham you've ever had.\n\n#### How to Cook a Country Ham\n\nA soaked country ham\n\nOut in the country, hams are a little more involved. There are countless ways\nto prepare a country ham, from slicing it into steaks for searing, chunking it\nfor adding flavor to stews, chopping it for hash—it's the American equivalent\nof a prosciutto, and as such, has as many culinary uses. But for the holidays,\nyou want to roast it whole and slice it at the table.\n\nThe first step is to remove some of the excess salt. You do this by soaking\nthe ham in a cooler filled with water at room temperature for at least a day,\nchanging the water every few hours to both encourage rehydration, and to flush\nsome of the salt out. For hams aged longer than a year or so, you might want\nto even increase the soaking to two days. Afterward, you dry it carefully.\n\nFrom there, place it on a rack set in a roasting pan with a few cups of liquid\nin the bottom (Coke, Dr. Pepper, pickle juice, or just plain water all work\nwell), cover the whole pan tightly with foil to allow the ham to steam, and\nset it in a 250°F oven. An internal temperature of 140°F is what you are\nlooking for, and it'll take you around three hours to get there with the ham\ncovered in aluminum in a 250°F oven, possibly more if you've got an especially\nlarge ham. Allow the ham to rest for about 30 minutes, tented in foil before\ncarving and serving.\n\n#### So You Wanna Make It Pretty?\n\nYou've got your roasted ham, but it's looking a little anemic from its stay in\nthat moist oven bag and you want to fancy-it up. Good on you!\n\nA glaze is the easiest way to do this.\n\nEssentially a mixture of a sweetener like sugar or honey and spices like\ncloves and nutmeg, a glaze will give your ham that shiny, lacquered finish.\n\nI love Dr. Pepper and Cherry Coke, so I usually choose one of those beverages\nto glaze my ham with, mixing it with honey and spices and cooking it down to a\nsyrupy glaze.\n\nWhether it's a city or a country ham, the syruping method is the same. Open\nthe oven bag or aluminum foil when it's about 15 minutes away from being done.\nScore the fat into a cross-hatch and you'll help render out a bit of extra\nfat, paint it with some glaze, and crank the oven up to around 400. It takes\nabout 15 minutes for the glaze to cook into the rind, during which time I\npaint it with more glaze at least twice or thrice.\n\nWhen serving country ham, slice it much thinner than I've sliced it above.\nYour guests will thank you. And save your bones—your beans will thank you too.\n\n### Get the Recipes\n\n * #### Cherry Coke-Glazed Country Ham\n\nView Recipe »\n\n * #### Maple-Glazed City Ham\n\nView Recipe »\n\nJ. Kenji López-Alt Chief Culinary Advisor\n\n * Profile\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * Email\n\nJ. Kenji López-Alt is the Chief Culinary Advisor of Serious Eats, and author\nof the James Beard Award-nominated column The Food Lab, where he unravels the\nscience of home cooking. A restaurant-trained chef and former Editor at Cook's\nIllustrated magazine, his first book, The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking\nThrough Science is a New York Times Best-Seller, the recipient of a James\nBeard Award, and was named Cookbook of the Year in 2015 by the International\nAssociation of Culinary Professionals.\n\nHe's currently raising a daughter by day, writing his second book by night\n(Now with 10% more science!), and is working on Wursthall, a beer hall in\ndowntown San Mateo which will be open by the end of 2017.\n\nOrder your copy of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science today!\n\n42 Printer-Friendly Version\n\n###### Filed Under\n\n * easter\n * ham\n * holiday\n * serious entertaining\n\nHIDE COMMENTS\n\nSign In\n\nShow 42 Comments\n\n##### Comments\n\n##### Comments are closed\n\nHIDE COMMENTS\n\nFeatures\n\n#### Why You Should Buy an Entire Case of Sparkling Wine for the Holidays\n\nThe tastiest bites delivered to your inbox!\n\nKeep up with our latest recipes, tips, techniques and where to eat!\n\n## More \"ham\"\n\n#### Leftover Ham? 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We are sharing our How To Prepare and Cook Perfect Ham resource guide with tips on quantities to purchase, how to thaw ham, cooking time table, carving tips and some of our favorite ham recipes and glazes to help you.", "Some of the following information is from The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FSIS is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.", "Definition – The word HAM means pork which comes from the hind leg of a hog. Ham made from the front leg of a hog will be labeled pork shoulder picnic.", "Hams are either ready-to-eat or not. Ready-to-eat hams include prosciutto and fully-cooked hams; they can be eaten right out of the package. Fresh hams must be cooked by the consumer before eating.", "Hams may be fresh, cured, or cured and smoked. The usual color for cured ham is deep rose or pink:", "Fresh Ham (which is not cured) – is a raw uncured rear leg of a pig. The cut usually comes with the skin still on. The meat is typically pale pink to beige (the color of raw pork). Since the meat is not cured or smoked, it has the flavor of a fresh pork loin roast or pork chops. Its raw color is pinkish red and after cooking, grayish white.", "Dry Cured Ham – is cured by burying it in a mound of salt or by rubbing the skin with salt. It is usually hung and air-dried for 6 to 18 months at cool temperatures allowing for dehydration and concentration of flavors. Often a dry cured ham is smoked at low temperatures to help enhance the flavor.", "When buying a ham, estimate the size needed according to the number of servings the type of ham should yield:", "Raw pork must be stored in the refrigerator at 40 degrees F. or lower and used within 3 to 5 days of the “sell by” date on the package or it should be frozen.", "Ham can be cooked without thawing first. You will need to increase the cooking time when starting with frozen meat. Larger cuts, such as ham roasts, will require up to 1 1/2 times the cooking time of an unfrozen ham cut.", "Thawing Frozen Hams – Two methods that can be used to safely thaw ham are the refrigerator method and the cold water method. Never thaw ham on the kitchen counter. The outside of the ham will reach a temperature above 40 degrees F. while the inside is still frozen. The area that reaches a temperature above 40 degrees F. would be susceptible to bacterial growth. Use one of the thawing methods described below.", "Refrigerator Method – Thawing ham in the refrigerator is the slowest but safest method and will result in the least amount of moisture loss in comparison to the other methods. The temperature of the refrigerator should be maintained at 35 to 40 degrees F. to discourage growth of harmful organisms as the ham thaws. Leave the ham wrapped and placed on a platter or a tray to catch the drippings as it thaws or unwrap and loosely cover with plastic or foil.", "After thawing in the refrigerator, the ham can be refrigerated safely for 3 to 5 days. If you decide not to cook the ham within this time, the ham can be refrozen. Remember however, that each time the ham is frozen, it loses some of its flavor quality. Do not refreeze ham that has been thawed using the cold water or microwave methods.", "Cold Water Method – Thawing ham in cold water is a faster method than thawing in the refrigerator and it is safe as long as the proper precautions are taken. Fill the sink with enough cold tap water to cover the cut of ham, place the ham in a leak-proof bag and put it into the cold water. Be sure that the ham is sealed tightly so that it is not exposed to the water. Meat exposed to the water will result in flavor and color loss, and will have a greater chance of bacterial growth. The water must be replaced with fresh cold water every 30 minutes. Do not use warm or hot water because it will encourage the growth of bacteria.", "Important: Do not use the sink for other purposes during the thawing period and be sure the water does not splash onto other preparation surfaces or food.", "Once the ham is thawed, remove it from the sink and sanitize all utensils and surfaces affected during the thawing period. The ham should be cooked immediately after thawing and should not be stored for any period of time. Do not refreeze the ham that has been thawed using this method, unless it has been cooked first.", "How To Cook A Fully Cooked Ham: Both vacuum-packaged fully cooked and canned hams can be eaten cold just as they come from their packaging. However, if you want to reheat these fully-cooked hams, set the oven no lower than 325 degrees F. and heat to an internal temperature of 140 degrees F. as measured with a meat thermometer.", "For fully cooked hams that has been repackaged in any other location outside the plant or for leftover fully cooked ham, heat to a temperature of 140 degrees F.", "Cook-before-eating hams must reach a temperature of 160 degrees F. to be safely cooked before serving. Cook in an oven set no lower than 325 degrees F. Hams can also be safely cooked in a microwave oven, other counter top appliances and on the stove top. Consult a cookbook for specific methods and timing.", "Country hams or dry-cured hams (ham that has been cured, smoked and aged for a period ranging from a few months to a year or more) can be soaked 4 to 12 hours or longer in the refrigerator to reduce the salt content before cooking. Then they can be cooked by boiling or baking and must much a temperature of 160 degrees F. Follow the manufacturer’s cooking instruction.", "Ham Glazes – Glazes can range from a simple brush of maple syrup to complicated mixtures made of sugars and seasonings. Prepare your favorite ham glaze and brush evenly over the surface of the warm ham. The glaze should be added during the last 20 to 30 minutes of heating time so the glaze does not burn.", "Set oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Both cook-before-eating cured and fresh hams should be cooked to an internal temperature 160 degrees F. Reheat fully- cooked ham to an internal temperature 140 degrees F.", "Use a Cooking or Meat Thermometer for the perfect ham for your dinner. You definitely need a Cooking or Meat Thermometer! Never guess if your meat is done again!", "A precooked ham does not have to be cooked, but will taste better if you heat it thoroughly to an internal temperature of 140 degrees F. (60 degrees C). Place the ham in a 325 degrees F. oven (163 degrees C). You want to reheat the ham without drying it out. he best way to do this is to place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Add water to the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with aluminum foil (cover the pan with the ham).", "This is the type of cooking and meat thermometer that I prefer and use in my cooking. I get many readers asking what cooking/meat thermometer that I prefer and use in my cooking and baking. I, personally, use the Thermapen Thermometer shown in the photo on the right. To learn more about this excellent thermometer and to also purchase one (if you desire), just click on the underlined: Thermapen Thermometer.", "Adding Ham Glaze: When meat thermometer registers 135 degrees F., unwrap the ham and apply your favorite glaze. Do not rewrap with aluminum foil. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F. and bake approximately 15 to 20 minutes longer until the glaze is burnished and the meat thermometer registers 140 degrees F.", "When checking the temperature of your ham, insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of ham, not resting in fat or touching bone. Cook until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.", "Remove from oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let sit approximately 15 to 20 minutes. NOTE: Cutting into the meat too early will cause a significant loss of juice. Do not skip the resting stage.", "Use a long, thin, sharp knife (choose a carving knife that is long enough to cut the entire length of the cut). Sharpen your Carving Knife, if necessary, using either a sharpening rod or stone.", "Steel Sharpening Rod – To use a Steel Sharpening Rod or Steel, pull the edge down and across the rod, holding the carving knife at a 22-degree angle. Repeat this process anywhere from 5 to 10 times.", "Sharpening Stone (whetstones) – To use a Sharpening Stone (whetstones), hold the carving knife at a 10- to 15-degree angle to the stone. Push back and forth in smooth, steady strokes.", "Place the ham on a cutting board and trim off 2 or 3 slices, parallel to its length, from the thin side of the ham.", "Turn the ham so that it rests on the flat side created from trimming off the slices. Hold the ham firmly with a carving fork and starting at the shank end, cut slices across the ham, down to the bone.", "Do trim the fat, leaving a 1/4-inch layer. Score the fat into a diamond pattern by cutting 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch deep into 1-inch to 2-inch squares. Not only does scoring look nice, but it allows fat to render from the ham and provides greater surface area for the glaze to stick to. You may not be able to score a ham that has been “super trimmed” and has little fat left.", "Do Not forget to line your water pan with aluminum foil if cooking a ham at high temperature and with an empty water. Cleanup will be much easier.", "Do Not coat the ham with sugar, honey or glaze until the last hour of cooking. One application is usually enough.", "Ham – the all-purpose leftover – You can use leftover ham in soups, casseroles, pasta dishes, and salads. And, like turkey leftovers at Thanksgiving, ham makes an wonderful sandwich. It is a perfect pairing for many egg dishes. Chopped ham tastes great in frittatas (an egg dish resembling an omelet that’s not folded over and is usually finished under the broiler) and quiches. Ham is ideal pan-fried and served with scrambled eggs. See the delicious recipes using ham in the left column.", "Remember to save the ham bone for your soups. Especially Lentil Soup and Senate Bean Soup. Just remember to watch how you salt or season the leftover dishes you make. Ham tends to be salty and can make whatever you are making salty, too.", "Ham Nutrition – Ham is one of the leanest cuts of pork. According to the USDA, a 3.4 ounce (100 gram) serving of roasted extra-lean ham has about 145 calories, 5.5 grams of fat, 21 grams of protein and 53 milligrams of cholesterol. Ham contains a significant amount of vitamins B-1 and B-12. While fresh pork is low in sodium, ham is high in sodium as a result of the curing process. According to the USDA, a serving of ham can contain about one-half of the recommended daily intake of sodium.", "Trichinella spiralis (trichina) – worms sometimes present in hogs. All hams are specifically processed to USDA guidelines to kill trichinae.", "Staphylococcus aureus (staph) – is destroyed by cooking and processing but can be re-introduced via mishandling; the bacteria can then produce a toxin which is not destroyed by further cooking. Dry curing may or may not destroy S. aureus, but the high salt content on the exterior inhibits these bacteria. When the ham is sliced, the moister interior will permit staphylococcal multiplication; thus sliced dry-cured hams must be refrigerated.", "Mold – can often be found on country cured ham. We believe most of these are harmless but some molds can produce mycotoxins. Molds grow on hams during the long curing and drying process because the high salt and low temperatures it with hot water and scrub off the mold with a stiff vegetable brush.", "BUTT END, HALF OR PORTION – The upper, meatier part of the whole leg; a butt portion has had some center slices removed for separate sale as ham steaks or center cut ham slices. The half includes this meat.", "Shelf stable – Store on shelf up to 2 years at room temperature. Generally not over 3 pounds in size.", "Refrigerated – May be stored in the refrigerator up to 6 to 9 months. Its weight can be up to 8% more than original uncured weight due to uptake of water during curing. It need not be labeled “Added water” except for “In Natural Juices.” Net Weight is the weight of the actual ham excluding the container.", "COOK BEFORE EATING – Needs further cooking. Is not completely cooked in the plant and should be cooked to 160F.", "COUNTRY HAM – Uncooked, cured, dried, smoked-or-not smoked meat products made from a single piece of meat from the hind leg of a hog or from a single piece of meat from a pork shoulder. Smithfield and country hams are not fully cooked but are dry cured to be safe stored at room temperature.", "FRESH HAM – The uncured leg of pork. Since the meat is not cured or smoked, it has the flavor of a fresh pork loin roast or pork chops. Its raw color is pinkish red and after cooking, greyish white.", "FULLY COOKED – Needs no further cooking. Fully cooked in plant. Can be eaten directly as it comes from its packaging or reheated.", "GELATIN – About one-fourth ounce of dry gelatin is often added before a canned ham is sealed to cushion the ham during shipment. During processing, natural juices cook out of the ham and combine with the gelatin. When the ham cools, a jell forms.", "HAM with NATURAL JUICES – The product is at least 18.5% protein. Can weigh 8% more than uncured weight. Example: canned hams.", "HAM – WATER ADDED – The product is at least 17.0% protein with 10% added solution; it can weigh 8% more after curing than uncured.", "HAM AND WATER PRODUCTS – Product may contain any amount of water but label must indicate percent of “added ingredients.” For example, “X % of weight is added ingredients” for any canned ham with less than 17.0% protein.", "HICKORY-SMOKED HAM – A cured ham which has been smoked by hanging over burning hickory wood chips in a smokehouse. May not be labeled “hickory smoked” unless hickory wood has been used.", "HONEY-CURED – May be shown on the labeling of a cured product if honey is the only sweetening ingredient or is at least half the sweetening ingredients used, and if the honey is used in an amount sufficient to flavor and/or affect the appearance of the finished product.", "“LEAN” HAM – The term “lean” may be used on a ham’s label provided the product contains less than 10 grams fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams cholesterol per 100 grams and Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC).", "“EXTRA LEAN” HAM – A ham labeled “extra lean” must contain less than 5 grams fat, less than 2 grams saturated fat and the same cholesterol as allowed per the amount of “lean” ham.", "PICNIC, PORK SHOULDER PICNIC – A front shoulder cut of pork which has been cured in the same manner as ham.", "PROSCIUTTO HAM – An Italian-style dry cured raw ham; not smoked; often coated with pepper. Proscuitti can be eaten raw because of the way they are processed. PARMA HAM is prosciutto from the Parma locale in Italy. These hams tend to be larger than the U.S. produced product, as Italian hogs are larger at slaughter.", "SECTIONED AND FORMED or CHUNKED AND FORMED – A boneless ham that is made from different cuts, tumbled or massaged and reassembled into a casing or mold and fully cooked. During this process it is usually thoroughly defatted.", "SHANK END, HALF OR PORTION – The lower, slightly pointed part of the leg. A “portion” has the center slices removed for separate sale as “ham steaks” or center cut ham slices. The half includes this meat.", "SKINLESS, SHANKLESS – A ham with all of the skin and the shank removed. The leg bone and aitch (hip) bone remain.", "SUGAR CURED – A term that may appear on ham labels if cane or beet sugar is at least half the sweetening ingredients used and if the sugar is used in an amount sufficient to flavor and/or affect the appearance of the finished product. Most hams contain sugar in the curing mixture.", "WESTPHALIAN HAM – A German-style dry cured ham that is similar to Prosciutto; smoked, sometimes with juniper berries. Also called Westfalischer Schinken.", "Not enough instruction on cooking ham steak... that was my search!! And the “manufacturer” (processor?) did not include ANY cooking information", "Looking for recipes for how to prepare a fresh ham, not smoked. I am a bit surprised to see ham referenced as beef! Last I heard, ham was always pork!", "The only way that ham gets it’s flavor is by smoking the meat. If the meat wasn’t smoked then it would just be a Pork roast.", "I purchased a half ham. fully cooked. I want to know how long will it keep in the frig. After it’s been cooked?", "Not an experienced cook. Far from it. I want to bake a ham for Easter to feed about 10 people. HELP!", "You’ve come to the right page. All the ham cooking tips and links to several different ham recipes for glaze/flavor options.", "Thanks so much for this comprehensive information!It’s so nice to find it here in one place and even ways to use the left overs.I really needed it for I was planning to use ham and had no idea where to begin.", "What’s Cooking America is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products which are identified on this web site with green text." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Cook Perfect Ham, Whats Cooking America\n\nAmerica's most trusted culinary resource since 1997\n\n# How To Prepare and Cook Perfect Ham\n\n * Recipe\n * Comments\n * Print\n\nPin352\n\nShare34\n\nTweet\n\nYum\n\nEmail\n\n### Cooking A Perfect Ham\n\nHam is always popular to serve for a holiday dinner. We are sharing our How To\nPrepare and Cook Perfect Ham resource guide with tips on quantities to\npurchase, how to thaw ham, cooking time table, carving tips and some of our\nfavorite ham recipes and glazes to help you.\n\nSome of the following information is from The Food Safety and Inspection\nService (FSIS). FSIS is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of\nAgriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation’s commercial supply of\nmeat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and\npackaged.\n\nDefinition – The word HAM means pork which comes from the hind leg of a hog.\nHam made from the front leg of a hog will be labeled pork shoulder picnic.\n\nHams are either ready-to-eat or not. Ready-to-eat hams include prosciutto and\nfully-cooked hams; they can be eaten right out of the package. Fresh hams must\nbe cooked by the consumer before eating.\n\nHams may be fresh, cured, or cured and smoked. The usual color for cured ham\nis deep rose or pink:\n\nFresh Ham (which is not cured) – is a raw uncured rear leg of a pig. The cut\nusually comes with the skin still on. The meat is typically pale pink to beige\n(the color of raw pork). Since the meat is not cured or smoked, it has the\nflavor of a fresh pork loin roast or pork chops. Its raw color is pinkish red\nand after cooking, grayish white.\n\nDry Cured Ham – is cured by burying it in a mound of salt or by rubbing the\nskin with salt. It is usually hung and air-dried for 6 to 18 months at cool\ntemperatures allowing for dehydration and concentration of flavors. Often a\ndry cured ham is smoked at low temperatures to help enhance the flavor.\n\n#### Quantity to Buy – How Much Ham To Purchase\n\nWhen buying a ham, estimate the size needed according to the number of\nservings the type of ham should yield:\n\nBoneless Ham: 1/4 to 1/3 pound per serving\n\nHam with Small Bone: 1/3 to 1/2 pound of meat per serving\n\nHam with Large Bone: 3/4 to 1 pound of meat per serving\n\n#### How To Prepare and Cook Perfect Ham – Ham 101\n\nFollowing information is from Hormel Foods.\n\nRaw pork must be stored in the refrigerator at 40 degrees F. or lower and used\nwithin 3 to 5 days of the “sell by” date on the package or it should be\nfrozen.\n\nHam can be cooked without thawing first. You will need to increase the cooking\ntime when starting with frozen meat. Larger cuts, such as ham roasts, will\nrequire up to 1 1/2 times the cooking time of an unfrozen ham cut.\n\nThawing Frozen Hams – Two methods that can be used to safely thaw ham are the\nrefrigerator method and the cold water method. Never thaw ham on the kitchen\ncounter. The outside of the ham will reach a temperature above 40 degrees F.\nwhile the inside is still frozen. The area that reaches a temperature above 40\ndegrees F. would be susceptible to bacterial growth. Use one of the thawing\nmethods described below.\n\nRefrigerator Method – Thawing ham in the refrigerator is the slowest but\nsafest method and will result in the least amount of moisture loss in\ncomparison to the other methods. The temperature of the refrigerator should be\nmaintained at 35 to 40 degrees F. to discourage growth of harmful organisms as\nthe ham thaws. Leave the ham wrapped and placed on a platter or a tray to\ncatch the drippings as it thaws or unwrap and loosely cover with plastic or\nfoil.\n\nApproximate Refrigerator Thawing Time\n\nSmall Ham – 4 to 5 hours per pound\n\nLarge Roast – 5 to 7 hours per pound\n\nAfter thawing in the refrigerator, the ham can be refrigerated safely for 3 to\n5 days. If you decide not to cook the ham within this time, the ham can be\nrefrozen. Remember however, that each time the ham is frozen, it loses some of\nits flavor quality. Do not refreeze ham that has been thawed using the cold\nwater or microwave methods.\n\nCold Water Method – Thawing ham in cold water is a faster method than thawing\nin the refrigerator and it is safe as long as the proper precautions are\ntaken. Fill the sink with enough cold tap water to cover the cut of ham, place\nthe ham in a leak-proof bag and put it into the cold water. Be sure that the\nham is sealed tightly so that it is not exposed to the water. Meat exposed to\nthe water will result in flavor and color loss, and will have a greater chance\nof bacterial growth. The water must be replaced with fresh cold water every 30\nminutes. Do not use warm or hot water because it will encourage the growth of\nbacteria.\n\nApproximate Cold Water Thawing Time\n\nSmall Ham – 2 to 3 hours\n\nLarge Roast – 30 minutes per pound\n\nImportant: Do not use the sink for other purposes during the thawing period\nand be sure the water does not splash onto other preparation surfaces or food.\n\nOnce the ham is thawed, remove it from the sink and sanitize all utensils and\nsurfaces affected during the thawing period. The ham should be cooked\nimmediately after thawing and should not be stored for any period of time. Do\nnot refreeze the ham that has been thawed using this method, unless it has\nbeen cooked first.\n\n#### Favorite Ham Recipes:\n\nBaked Honey-Glazed Ham Balsamic and Dijon Glazed Ham with Roasted Pearl Onions\nHerb-Crusted Ham Honey-Glazed Ham Dinner Menu – includes Recipes\n\nHow To Cook A Fully Cooked Ham: Both vacuum-packaged fully cooked and canned\nhams can be eaten cold just as they come from their packaging. However, if you\nwant to reheat these fully-cooked hams, set the oven no lower than 325 degrees\nF. and heat to an internal temperature of 140 degrees F. as measured with a\nmeat thermometer.\n\nFor fully cooked hams that has been repackaged in any other location outside\nthe plant or for leftover fully cooked ham, heat to a temperature of 140\ndegrees F.\n\nCook-before-eating hams must reach a temperature of 160 degrees F. to be\nsafely cooked before serving. Cook in an oven set no lower than 325 degrees F.\nHams can also be safely cooked in a microwave oven, other counter top\nappliances and on the stove top. Consult a cookbook for specific methods and\ntiming.\n\nCountry hams or dry-cured hams (ham that has been cured, smoked and aged for a\nperiod ranging from a few months to a year or more) can be soaked 4 to 12\nhours or longer in the refrigerator to reduce the salt content before cooking.\nThen they can be cooked by boiling or baking and must much a temperature of\n160 degrees F. Follow the manufacturer’s cooking instruction.\n\nHam Glazes – Glazes can range from a simple brush of maple syrup to\ncomplicated mixtures made of sugars and seasonings. Prepare your favorite ham\nglaze and brush evenly over the surface of the warm ham. The glaze should be\nadded during the last 20 to 30 minutes of heating time so the glaze does not\nburn.\n\n#### Timetable For Cooking Ham:\n\nSet oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Both cook-before-eating cured and fresh\nhams should be cooked to an internal temperature 160 degrees F. Reheat fully-\ncooked ham to an internal temperature 140 degrees F.\n\nUse a Cooking or Meat Thermometer for the perfect ham for your dinner. You\ndefinitely need a Cooking or Meat Thermometer! Never guess if your meat is\ndone again!\n\nA precooked ham does not have to be cooked, but will taste better if you heat\nit thoroughly to an internal temperature of 140 degrees F. (60 degrees C).\nPlace the ham in a 325 degrees F. oven (163 degrees C). You want to reheat the\nham without drying it out. he best way to do this is to place the ham on a\nrack in a roasting pan. Add water to the bottom of the pan and cover tightly\nwith aluminum foil (cover the pan with the ham).\n\nWhole or Boneless ham (10-15 pounds): Cook approximately 12 to 15 minutes per\npound\n\nHalf ham (5-7 pounds): Cook approximately 18 to 20 minutes per pound\n\nThis is the type of cooking and meat thermometer that I prefer and use in my\ncooking. I get many readers asking what cooking/meat thermometer that I prefer\nand use in my cooking and baking. I, personally, use the Thermapen Thermometer\nshown in the photo on the right. To learn more about this excellent\nthermometer and to also purchase one (if you desire), just click on the\nunderlined: Thermapen Thermometer.\n\nAdding Ham Glaze: When meat thermometer registers 135 degrees F., unwrap the\nham and apply your favorite glaze. Do not rewrap with aluminum foil. Increase\noven temperature to 400 degrees F. and bake approximately 15 to 20 minutes\nlonger until the glaze is burnished and the meat thermometer registers 140\ndegrees F.\n\n#### Carving Ham – How To Carve Ham:\n\nWhen checking the temperature of your ham, insert meat thermometer so tip is\nin thickest part of ham, not resting in fat or touching bone. Cook until the\nham reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.\n\nRemove from oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let sit approximately\n15 to 20 minutes. NOTE: Cutting into the meat too early will cause a\nsignificant loss of juice. Do not skip the resting stage.\n\nUse a long, thin, sharp knife (choose a carving knife that is long enough to\ncut the entire length of the cut). Sharpen your Carving Knife, if necessary,\nusing either a sharpening rod or stone.\n\nSteel Sharpening Rod – To use a Steel Sharpening Rod or Steel, pull the edge\ndown and across the rod, holding the carving knife at a 22-degree angle.\nRepeat this process anywhere from 5 to 10 times.\n\nSharpening Stone (whetstones) – To use a Sharpening Stone (whetstones), hold\nthe carving knife at a 10- to 15-degree angle to the stone. Push back and\nforth in smooth, steady strokes.\n\nPlace the ham on a cutting board and trim off 2 or 3 slices, parallel to its\nlength, from the thin side of the ham.\n\nTurn the ham so that it rests on the flat side created from trimming off the\nslices. Hold the ham firmly with a carving fork and starting at the shank end,\ncut slices across the ham, down to the bone.\n\nAfter cutting the slices, cut parallel along the bone to release the slices.\nPlace slices on a serving platter.\n\nTurn the ham and continue to carve slices in the same manner.\n\n#### Ham Do’s And Do Nots:\n\nDo allow the ham to sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.\n\nDo trim the fat, leaving a 1/4-inch layer. Score the fat into a diamond\npattern by cutting 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch deep into 1-inch to 2-inch squares.\nNot only does scoring look nice, but it allows fat to render from the ham and\nprovides greater surface area for the glaze to stick to. You may not be able\nto score a ham that has been “super trimmed” and has little fat left.\n\nDo use a sharp carving knife with a thin blade to cut the ham, or buy a\nspiral-sliced ham.\n\nDo Not forget to line your water pan with aluminum foil if cooking a ham at\nhigh temperature and with an empty water. Cleanup will be much easier.\n\nDo Not baste the ham with its drippings during cooking, as they tend to be too\nsalty.\n\nDo Not coat the ham with sugar, honey or glaze until the last hour of cooking.\nOne application is usually enough.\n\nDo Not throw out the ham bone – use it to flavor soups or bean dishes.\n\nHam – the all-purpose leftover – You can use leftover ham in soups,\ncasseroles, pasta dishes, and salads. And, like turkey leftovers at\nThanksgiving, ham makes an wonderful sandwich. It is a perfect pairing for\nmany egg dishes. Chopped ham tastes great in frittatas (an egg dish resembling\nan omelet that’s not folded over and is usually finished under the broiler)\nand quiches. Ham is ideal pan-fried and served with scrambled eggs. See the\ndelicious recipes using ham in the left column.\n\nRemember to save the ham bone for your soups. Especially Lentil Soup and\nSenate Bean Soup. Just remember to watch how you salt or season the leftover\ndishes you make. Ham tends to be salty and can make whatever you are making\nsalty, too.\n\nHam Nutrition – Ham is one of the leanest cuts of pork. According to the USDA,\na 3.4 ounce (100 gram) serving of roasted extra-lean ham has about 145\ncalories, 5.5 grams of fat, 21 grams of protein and 53 milligrams of\ncholesterol. Ham contains a significant amount of vitamins B-1 and B-12. While\nfresh pork is low in sodium, ham is high in sodium as a result of the curing\nprocess. According to the USDA, a serving of ham can contain about one-half of\nthe recommended daily intake of sodium.\n\nFoodborne Organisms – These organisms are associated with ham.\n\nTrichinella spiralis (trichina) – worms sometimes present in hogs. All hams\nare specifically processed to USDA guidelines to kill trichinae.\n\nStaphylococcus aureus (staph) – is destroyed by cooking and processing but can\nbe re-introduced via mishandling; the bacteria can then produce a toxin which\nis not destroyed by further cooking. Dry curing may or may not destroy S.\naureus, but the high salt content on the exterior inhibits these bacteria.\nWhen the ham is sliced, the moister interior will permit staphylococcal\nmultiplication; thus sliced dry-cured hams must be refrigerated.\n\nMold – can often be found on country cured ham. We believe most of these are\nharmless but some molds can produce mycotoxins. Molds grow on hams during the\nlong curing and drying process because the high salt and low temperatures it\nwith hot water and scrub off the mold with a stiff vegetable brush.\n\n#### Glossary of Ham Terms:\n\nBUTT END, HALF OR PORTION – The upper, meatier part of the whole leg; a butt\nportion has had some center slices removed for separate sale as ham steaks or\ncenter cut ham slices. The half includes this meat.\n\nCANNED HAM – Canned hams come in two forms:\n\nShelf stable – Store on shelf up to 2 years at room temperature. Generally not\nover 3 pounds in size.\n\nRefrigerated – May be stored in the refrigerator up to 6 to 9 months. Its\nweight can be up to 8% more than original uncured weight due to uptake of\nwater during curing. It need not be labeled “Added water” except for “In\nNatural Juices.” Net Weight is the weight of the actual ham excluding the\ncontainer.\n\nCAPACOLLA – Boneless pork shoulder butts which are dry cured; not necessarily\ncooked.\n\nHAM CAPACOLLA – Is made with ham instead of pork shoulder butts.\n\nCOOK BEFORE EATING – Needs further cooking. Is not completely cooked in the\nplant and should be cooked to 160F.\n\nCOTTAGE HAM – A ham made from the shoulder butt end.\n\nCOUNTRY HAM – Uncooked, cured, dried, smoked-or-not smoked meat products made\nfrom a single piece of meat from the hind leg of a hog or from a single piece\nof meat from a pork shoulder. Smithfield and country hams are not fully cooked\nbut are dry cured to be safe stored at room temperature.\n\nFRESH HAM – The uncured leg of pork. Since the meat is not cured or smoked, it\nhas the flavor of a fresh pork loin roast or pork chops. Its raw color is\npinkish red and after cooking, greyish white.\n\nFULLY COOKED – Needs no further cooking. Fully cooked in plant. Can be eaten\ndirectly as it comes from its packaging or reheated.\n\nGELATIN – About one-fourth ounce of dry gelatin is often added before a canned\nham is sealed to cushion the ham during shipment. During processing, natural\njuices cook out of the ham and combine with the gelatin. When the ham cools, a\njell forms.\n\nHAM – The product is at least 20.5% protein in lean portion and contains no\nadded water.\n\nHAM with NATURAL JUICES – The product is at least 18.5% protein. Can weigh 8%\nmore than uncured weight. Example: canned hams.\n\nHAM – WATER ADDED – The product is at least 17.0% protein with 10% added\nsolution; it can weigh 8% more after curing than uncured.\n\nHAM AND WATER PRODUCTS – Product may contain any amount of water but label\nmust indicate percent of “added ingredients.” For example, “X % of weight is\nadded ingredients” for any canned ham with less than 17.0% protein.\n\nHAM STEAK – Another name for center cut ham slices.\n\nHICKORY-SMOKED HAM – A cured ham which has been smoked by hanging over burning\nhickory wood chips in a smokehouse. May not be labeled “hickory smoked” unless\nhickory wood has been used.\n\nHONEY-CURED – May be shown on the labeling of a cured product if honey is the\nonly sweetening ingredient or is at least half the sweetening ingredients\nused, and if the honey is used in an amount sufficient to flavor and/or affect\nthe appearance of the finished product.\n\n“LEAN” HAM – The term “lean” may be used on a ham’s label provided the product\ncontains less than 10 grams fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less\nthan 95 milligrams cholesterol per 100 grams and Reference Amount Customarily\nConsumed (RACC).\n\n“EXTRA LEAN” HAM – A ham labeled “extra lean” must contain less than 5 grams\nfat, less than 2 grams saturated fat and the same cholesterol as allowed per\nthe amount of “lean” ham.\n\nPICNIC, PORK SHOULDER PICNIC – A front shoulder cut of pork which has been\ncured in the same manner as ham.\n\nPROSCIUTTO HAM – An Italian-style dry cured raw ham; not smoked; often coated\nwith pepper. Proscuitti can be eaten raw because of the way they are\nprocessed. PARMA HAM is prosciutto from the Parma locale in Italy. These hams\ntend to be larger than the U.S. produced product, as Italian hogs are larger\nat slaughter.\n\nSECTIONED AND FORMED or CHUNKED AND FORMED – A boneless ham that is made from\ndifferent cuts, tumbled or massaged and reassembled into a casing or mold and\nfully cooked. During this process it is usually thoroughly defatted.\n\nSHANK END, HALF OR PORTION – The lower, slightly pointed part of the leg. A\n“portion” has the center slices removed for separate sale as “ham steaks” or\ncenter cut ham slices. The half includes this meat.\n\nSKINLESS, SHANKLESS – A ham with all of the skin and the shank removed. The\nleg bone and aitch (hip) bone remain.\n\nSUGAR CURED – A term that may appear on ham labels if cane or beet sugar is at\nleast half the sweetening ingredients used and if the sugar is used in an\namount sufficient to flavor and/or affect the appearance of the finished\nproduct. Most hams contain sugar in the curing mixture.\n\nWESTPHALIAN HAM – A German-style dry cured ham that is similar to Prosciutto;\nsmoked, sometimes with juniper berries. Also called Westfalischer Schinken.\n\n#### Favorite Recipes Using Ham:\n\nBaked Eggs and Mushrooms in Ham Crisps\n\nCroque Madame Egg Sandwich\n\nCuban Sandwich\n\nEggs Benedict\n\nGreen Eggs and Ham\n\nGrilled Jalapeno Poppers\n\nHam and Apple Strata\n\nHerb Crusted Ham\n\nHoppin’ John\n\nLentil Soup\n\nMaple Bacon Biscuits\n\nOysters Fonseca\n\nProsciutto & Gruyere Pastry Pinwheels\n\nProsciutto de Parma Quesadillas\n\nRed Eye Gravy\n\nRoasted Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto\n\nSenate Bean Soup\n\n##### Photo is courtesy of Whole Foods Markets, by Theo Weening, April 5, 2012\n\n### Related Recipes\n\nCategories:\n\nChristmas Cooking Lessons - Cooking 101 Easter Ham Recipes Holidays & Events\n\n### Comments and Reviews\n\n### 11 Responses to “How To Prepare and Cook Perfect Ham”\n\n 1. #### Marion\n\nMarch 12, 2017\n\nNot enough instruction on cooking ham steak... that was my search!! And the\n“manufacturer” (processor?) did not include ANY cooking information\n\nReply\n\n * #### Linda Stradley\n\nMarch 12, 2017\n\nHow can I help you?\n\nReply\n\n 2. #### DH Malloy\n\nApril 13, 2017\n\nLooking for recipes for how to prepare a fresh ham, not smoked. I am a bit\nsurprised to see ham referenced as beef! Last I heard, ham was always pork!\n\nReply\n\n * #### Whats Cooking America\n\nApril 18, 2017\n\nThanks for catching the typo! This has been fixed. 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * #### Whats Cooking America\n\nOctober 4, 2019\n\nThe only way that ham gets it’s flavor is by smoking the meat. If the meat\nwasn’t smoked then it would just be a Pork roast.\n\nReply\n\n 3. #### SUSAN\n\nNovember 21, 2018\n\nI purchased a half ham. fully cooked. I want to know how long will it keep in\nthe frig. After it’s been cooked?\n\nReply\n\n * #### Whats Cooking America\n\nNovember 22, 2018\n\nYou can typically refrigerate cooked food for up to 1 week.\n\nReply\n\n 4. #### Jim\n\nOctober 3, 2019\n\nNot an experienced cook. Far from it. I want to bake a ham for Easter to feed\nabout 10 people. HELP!\n\nReply\n\n * #### Whats Cooking America\n\nOctober 4, 2019\n\nYou’ve come to the right page. All the ham cooking tips and links to several\ndifferent ham recipes for glaze/flavor options.\n\nReply\n\n 5. #### Angela A Levi\n\nDecember 14, 2019\n\nThanks so much for this comprehensive information!It’s so nice to find it here\nin one place and even ways to use the left overs.I really needed it for I was\nplanning to use ham and had no idea where to begin.\n\nReply\n\n * #### Nancy\n\nDecember 14, 2019\n\nYou’re welcome and thank you for visiting What’s Cooking America! 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3,005,106	How To Make Onion Gravy	To make onion gravy, first melt butter in a large saucepan. Then, add in thinly sliced onions and cook them for 5 to 8 minutes until they're light brown. Cover the pan and let the onions caramelize for 10 minutes, or until they're a deep brown color, before whisking in flour. Next, pour in red wine and the broth of your choice and let the gravy simmer for about 15 minutes. Before serving the gravy, stir in any additional seasonings you'd like.	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A Guide to Freshness", "passages": [ "Ah, leftovers. They can be a much-welcomed sight in the refrigerator, an easy dinner whose work you did yesterday – or they can be a loathsome eating choice if left too long (not tuna casserole again!). As more people are trying to trim their budgets and waste fewer resources, leftovers are gaining in popularity and are popping up in breakfast scrambles and lunch boxes all over the country.", "But how do you know if the leftovers that lurk in your refrigerator are safe? How long does cooked chicken stay safe to eat, versus a vegetable lasagna or seafood fritter? Use our handy guide to leftovers and you’ll never be left guessing again.", "First of all, if you’ve cooked a big batch of something delicious that you know you won’t be able (or won’t want to) finish in the next few days, go ahead and freeze what you think you won’t eat immediately. Separate your food into smaller portions for freezing, and you’ll have ready-to-go meals in the future that just need a little defrosting.", "Second, make sure that your refrigerator is set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below (your freezer should be at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below). Frozen foods can be stored indefinitely, however their quality will begin to deteriorate after about 2 months or so, depending on the type of food.", "Third, be sure to seal everything tight with as little air inside as possible. Choose locking plastic containers or reusable plastic wrap to seal your leftovers and keep them fresh. Put leftover food in the refrigerator immediately; anything left at room temperature longer than four hours carries a high risk of food poisoning.", "Finally, when judging leftovers, always use your nose and smell the product – if it has any kind of “off” odor, throw it out. Your nose is the first line of defense against spoiled food – however you can’t always smell if a food has gone bad. Use the following information to determine whether a food can be eaten or not.", "CASSEROLES: Cooked casseroles with beef, pork, poultry, fish and meat may be kept safely for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.", "LUNCH MEATS: Prepackaged lunch meats last for 3-5 days once their packages have been opened, while sliced meats from the deli will last for 5 days.", "MEAT: Cooked beef, pork or poultry can be kept safely in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, and can be frozen safely for up to 6 months.", "GRAVY & BROTH: Cooked gravy and broth will stay fresh and safe to eat for 1-2 days in your refrigerator. Freeze it into ice cube trays and you’ll have a handy burst of flavor to add to your next meal.", "PASTA: Cooked pasta keeps for 3-5 days in the refrigerator, although pasta in soups will swell after the first day.", "PIZZA: While many college students may argue that leftover pizza (the perfect breakfast) needs no refrigeration at all, in fact it can be kept safely for 3-4 days in the refrigerator and in the freezer up to 2 months.", "SALADS: Egg, tuna, ham, chicken and macaroni salads can be kept safely for 3-5 days. Un-dressed green salads and cut vegetables can be kept this long as well, and no salads freeze well – so eat it up!", "SEAFOOD: Seafood leftovers can be kept only 2 days in the refrigerator, and will taste better if consumed in 1 day.", "SOUPS & STEWS: Whether made with meats or vegetables, soups and stews may be refrigerated safely for 3-4 days and frozen safely for 2-3 months.", "Tags: cooking with leftovers, food in freezer, food in the freezer, food in the fridge, food in the refrigerator, food refrigerator, food safety, food waste, freezing food, fresh, left over, leftover, leftovers, long fridge, shelf life, the leftovers", "Shilo first became interested in conscious living when she found herself working simultaneously at a mom-and-pop natural food store and a farm for endangered livestock breeds on the coast of Maine. After residing in Austin, New Zealand, Paris, Seattle, and Los Angeles, she now lives in Fort Worth, Texas where she works as a freelance writer. Her passions include international travel and wiener dogs.", "Copyright ® 2018 all rights reserved by Organic Authority, Inc, and can not be reproduced without permission in writing. We are a digital magazine for entertainment, we are not here to diagnose or treat any health or medical conditions. When making any health or lifestyle changes consult your primary care physician." ] }, "parsed_md": "Long Live Leftovers! A Guide to Freshness - Organic Authority\n\n###### Long Live Leftovers! A Guide to...\n\nThe Table\n\n# Long Live Leftovers! A Guide to Freshness\n\nMarch 25, 2012 by Shilo Urban\n\n187\n\nShares\n\nShare on Facebook Tweet on Twitter\n\nAh, leftovers. They can be a much-welcomed sight in the refrigerator, an easy\ndinner whose work you did yesterday – or they can be a loathsome eating choice\nif left too long (not tuna casserole again!). As more people are trying to\ntrim their budgets and waste fewer resources, leftovers are gaining in\npopularity and are popping up in breakfast scrambles and lunch boxes all over\nthe country.\n\nBut how do you know if the leftovers that lurk in your refrigerator are safe?\nHow long does cooked chicken stay safe to eat, versus a vegetable lasagna or\nseafood fritter? Use our handy guide to leftovers and you’ll never be left\nguessing again.\n\nFirst of all, if you’ve cooked a big batch of something delicious that you\nknow you won’t be able (or won’t want to) finish in the next few days, go\nahead and freeze what you think you won’t eat immediately. Separate your food\ninto smaller portions for freezing, and you’ll have ready-to-go meals in the\nfuture that just need a little defrosting.\n\nSecond, make sure that your refrigerator is set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or\nbelow (your freezer should be at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below). Frozen foods\ncan be stored indefinitely, however their quality will begin to deteriorate\nafter about 2 months or so, depending on the type of food.\n\nThird, be sure to seal everything tight with as little air inside as possible.\nChoose locking plastic containers or reusable plastic wrap to seal your\nleftovers and keep them fresh. Put leftover food in the refrigerator\nimmediately; anything left at room temperature longer than four hours carries\na high risk of food poisoning.\n\nFinally, when judging leftovers, always use your nose and smell the product –\nif it has any kind of “off” odor, throw it out. Your nose is the first line of\ndefense against spoiled food – however you can’t always smell if a food has\ngone bad. Use the following information to determine whether a food can be\neaten or not.\n\nCASSEROLES: Cooked casseroles with beef, pork, poultry, fish and meat may be\nkept safely for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.\n\nLUNCH MEATS: Prepackaged lunch meats last for 3-5 days once their packages\nhave been opened, while sliced meats from the deli will last for 5 days.\n\nMEAT: Cooked beef, pork or poultry can be kept safely in the refrigerator for\n3-4 days, and can be frozen safely for up to 6 months.\n\nGRAVY & BROTH: Cooked gravy and broth will stay fresh and safe to eat for 1-2\ndays in your refrigerator. Freeze it into ice cube trays and you’ll have a\nhandy burst of flavor to add to your next meal.\n\nPASTA: Cooked pasta keeps for 3-5 days in the refrigerator, although pasta in\nsoups will swell after the first day.\n\nPIZZA: While many college students may argue that leftover pizza (the perfect\nbreakfast) needs no refrigeration at all, in fact it can be kept safely for\n3-4 days in the refrigerator and in the freezer up to 2 months.\n\nRICE: Cooked rice may be stored safely in your refrigerator for up to one\nweek.\n\nSALADS: Egg, tuna, ham, chicken and macaroni salads can be kept safely for 3-5\ndays. Un-dressed green salads and cut vegetables can be kept this long as\nwell, and no salads freeze well – so eat it up!\n\nSEAFOOD: Seafood leftovers can be kept only 2 days in the refrigerator, and\nwill taste better if consumed in 1 day.\n\nSOUPS & STEWS: Whether made with meats or vegetables, soups and stews may be\nrefrigerated safely for 3-4 days and frozen safely for 2-3 months.\n\nVEGETABLES: Cooked fresh vegetables keep well for 3-4 days in the\nrefrigerator.\n\nimage: SubtlePanda\n\n187\n\nShares\n\nShare on Facebook Tweet on Twitter\n\nTags: cooking with leftovers, food in freezer, food in the freezer, food in\nthe fridge, food in the refrigerator, food refrigerator, food safety, food\nwaste, freezing food, fresh, left over, leftover, leftovers, long fridge,\nshelf life, the leftovers\n\n##### Shilo Urban\n\nShilo first became interested in conscious living when she found herself\nworking simultaneously at a mom-and-pop natural food store and a farm for\nendangered livestock breeds on the coast of Maine. After residing in Austin,\nNew Zealand, Paris, Seattle, and Los Angeles, she now lives in Fort Worth,\nTexas where she works as a freelance writer. Her passions include\ninternational travel and wiener dogs.\n\nLatest Posts\n\n * Foodie Buzz\n\n###### Sfoglini Is Making Ultra-Local, Artisanal, Seasonal, Organic Pasta in\nNYC\n\nSeptember 19, 2018\n\n * Chew News\n\n###### Berkeley Goes Vegan Once a Week to Combat Climate Change\n\nSeptember 19, 2018\n\n * Delicious Beauty, Guides, Natural Beauty\n\n###### Adult Acne: How to Clear it With Natural Solutions\n\nSeptember 19, 2018\n\n * About\n * Advertising\n * Privacy Policy\n * FTC Compliance\n * Contact Us\n * Copyright Policy\n\nFOLLOW US ON\n\nCopyright ® 2018 all rights reserved by Organic Authority, Inc, and can not be\nreproduced without permission in writing. We are a digital magazine for\nentertainment, we are not here to diagnose or treat any health or medical\nconditions. When making any health or lifestyle changes consult your primary\ncare physician.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.chocolatemoosey.com/2012/11/20/homemade-gravy-without-meat-drippings/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210212002405/https://www.chocolatemoosey.com/2012/11/20/homemade-gravy-without-meat-drippings/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Homemade Gravy Without Meat Drippings From Scratch", "passages": [ "Homemade Gravy Without Meat Drippings is an easy from scratch gravy recipe made without meat drippings so you don’t have to wait for the meat to be done. You can even make gravy ahead of time, reducing stress for holiday dinners such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.", "We are only a few days away from Thanksgiving! So far I’ve given you dessert ideas, ranging from Pumpkin Pie For Two and Small 6 Inch Pumpkin Cake to Pumpkin Cheesecake and No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake.", "Now that I have you all hyped up on sugar, how about I share something savory? Once a year, I make Homemade Gravy Without Meat Drippings for Thanksgiving.", "Wait, what? You mean you don’t have to wait for the Thanksgiving turkey to be done in order to make gravy?", "In this case I use chicken broth to go with my Cornish Hen with Homemade Classic Stuffing, but you can easily adapt it to match your dinner, such as beef broth for beef pot roast or vegetable broth for mashed potatoes.", "When it comes to learning how to properly make gravy, you use meat drippings for the flavor, but what happens if you don’t have any?", "For example, if you wanted to make a quick gravy for mashed potatoes, you may not be making any meat for the main course. Especially if you’re vegetarian. Vegetarians should not be denied gravy.", "Or you cook for 1-2 people and simply not going to make a giant pot roast or a whole turkey. And if you do make a small meat for your main course, you may not have enough drippings.", "Or you have a giant meal like Thanksgiving where you can take all the help you can get for making recipes ahead of time. Traditional homemade gravy from scratch is a last minute recipe since you can’t do anything until the meat is done.", "If you’re worried about lack of drippings means lack of flavor, don’t be! Frying the onions adds a huge boost of flavor in addition to the broth of your choice.", "The more flavorful your broth is, the more flavorful your gravy will be. That’s why I use broth instead of water.", "You can use any type of broth to complement your dish. I typically use chicken, but feel free to use turkey, beef, vegetable, mushroom, pretty much whatever you want.", "I put actual garlic cloves in with the potatoes while they are boiling, which gives the dish a very strong garlic flavor.", "You can also make Cheddar Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes to use up any canned pumpkin you may have leftover from making pumpkin pie.", "The best part about making gravy without meat drippings is you do not have to wait until your dinner is done cooking to make the gravy.", "When everything in the oven has about 15 minutes left, I start the gravy. That way, when everything is ready, the gravy is ready too.", "However, if you don’t want to deal with making gravy during cooking, you can make this the day before and refrigerate", "It will thicken greatly when it is cold, so right before serving, put it in a small saucepan and heat until smooth and pourable again. You may need to stir in a little more broth to thin it out.", "Now that you have the best gravy recipe, check out my Thanksgiving Dinner For Two post to plan the rest of your Thanksgiving menu!", "Homemade Gravy Without Meat Drippings is an easy from scratch gravy recipe made without meat drippings so you don’t have to wait for the meat to be done.", "In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter. Once hot, add the onion and a big pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. If you want chicken gravy as dark as the photos, continue cooking the onion until caramelized.", "You can make this ahead of time since no meat drippings are needed. It will gel up in the fridge, so when you are ready to serve, heat it back up in a sauce pan and whisk until smooth and hot. You may need to add more broth/stock to thin it out.", "Please let me know by sharing a photo in my private Facebook group or uploading and tagging me on Instagram using #HITKrecipes (Note: If your Instagram account is private, I won't be able to see your photo)", "Good recipe. Personally, I was raised with gravy and think potatoes are naked without it. I make gravy about twice a week and often make the roux in advance.", "Today I way frying sausages (homemade, naturally) for breakfast, leaving some grease in the frypan – maybe two tablespoons worth. While the pan was still hot and after removing the sausages, I added about the same amount of flour, just eyeballing it. You want a kind of paste that isn’t too greasy. I spread it all over the bottom of the frypan, turned the heat up to near max and just stirred it constantly for about three minutes, at which point it was a rich dark brown.", "I spooned the brown roux into a bowl to use for tonight’s supper. That’s when you can add all the other ingredients and resume the recipe. I like it more or less plain – just salt and pepper, sometimes fried onions. Can’t afford cream and never use it.", "But you can do the browning in advance, cover the mix and refrigerate for a few days in advance of need.", "Hahhaa the kitty is hilarious! I’m not super into gravy myself, but boyfriend is, and I hate dealing with drippings! This is awesome!", "I’ve made gravy this way before and especially like it for poultry. I do love the traditional version for beef dishes, though. I hope you had a wonderful holiday with your family, Carla!", "I am not much of a gravy eater, but my other half loves the stuff. He would be delighted if I had something for his mashed potatoes other than butter :)", "HOLLA!!! I WAS JUST IN A PICKLE FOR DINNER TONIGHT AND WAS IN NEED OF GRAVY FOR SOME TURKEY!!! HOLY CHEESE BALLS IS YOUR SUPER DUPER RECIPE NOT ONLY EASY BUT DELICIOUS.....THANK YOU!", "This is my go to gravy recipe. This first time I ever made gravy and it came out great. Thanks.", "Could you double, triple, etc. this recipe and jar it to just heat up on the spot? (I’m allergic to corn so I can’t buy premade gravy from the store because most have corn starch in it.)", "I haven’t tried doubling it, but I don’t see why not! If you do store it in the refrigerator, it’ll become almost like jelly. Just dump it into a saucepan and reheat. Once it gets hot, it’ll turn back into liquid.", "Carla, Have you ever tried using bacon grease? I keep a jar in my fridge for seasoning. I also will put in about a tbsp of coffee if I have some brewed. It adds some depth. I don’t always use milk or cream. Water will do if you don’t have any other on hand. Gravy has always been easy for me for some reason. I really never measure. Same way with my cornbread dressing recipe. I just eyeball it. I really should learn to measure so I can share recipes. Sounds like you like to experiment like I do. I am going to try your easy cheesy stovetop potato recipe for Thanksgiving. Was looking for a stovetop one and yours came up and it was just what I was looking for. Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving!", "No I haven’t, but bacon grease sounds like a brilliant idea! And sometimes the best recipes are the ones we don’t measure. I have to force myself to “measure” my pasta recipes when I want to share them as I don’t normally measure them when I cook for fun. Happy Thanksgiving!", "I was making meat loaf for dinner tonight with the usual corn on the cob and mashed taters. I was lazy and used the boxed mashed potatoes so I really needed gravy. I opened up my cupboard to find – no gravy powder mix. (OK, the stuff isn’t the best, but my meatloaf needs no gravy) just the potatoes do. So I scrambled to the internet and found your recipe. YUM, EASY and YUM!!!!! Admittedly, I hate onions, I hate cooking with onions and I hate touching onions so I left them out. I added a little onion powder and a little Kitchen bouquet for flavor. Worked perfect!!!!!", "I was brought up in the Netherlands after the war when meat was scarce but I remember my mother making gravy that tasted just like the real thing from virtually nothing. I was too young then to ask for the recipe and now that I want to know it, it’s too late, she passed away many years ago. I do seem to remember she used onions (the smell remains in my memory) I’ve tried to replicate her method in the past without much luck so far. Right now, I have a small, chopped finely, onion and 2 cloves of garlic, simmering away in my frypan and will sprinkle some flour over it when they are sort-of brown, then let the flour brown a little before adding water with chicken stock cubes to thicken. I’m sure mum never used heavy cream in her gravy though , but I happen to have some in the fridge, so will add some!", "I made some dressing for Thanksgiving, and it came out a little dry. I found your gravy recipe, and it made my dressing taste a lot better. Thanks for sharing!", "I was making it for Italian-style turkey, so instead of heavy cream, I added sour cream. I also added oregano toenhance the Italian flavor. Turned out great! What an easy recipe!", "As long as it’s in stick form and not the tub kind you spread. My parents only have margarine, so that’s what I ended up using this year for Thanksgiving.", "Ok so I was also put in charge of gravy this year. I always deep fry my turkey and the others deal with all the rest. This year my wife and I were hosting the whole shebang so my responsibilities grew. Normally the drippings make the gravy as you all know but when you deep fry no drippings so I researched and this recipe seemed easiest and sounded great. Let me tell you I just made the gravy and it’s 3:15am Christmas Eve. I can rest easy and focus on the deep fry, merriment and beer. Thank you for this. I would like to try the garlic next time as Emma suggested. Oh I added bacon fat while the onions were caramelizing. That may just be the ticket. Woop Bam!", "Turned out really tasty, went perfectly with my roasted chicken. Liked how as soon as my chicken was cooked I could serve it up, didn’t have to wait to make the gravy until after.", "I’ve now made this gravy twice and love it! So simple and tasty! I do find it gets a bit thick with 2 tbs of flour per cup of liquid, but it works out perfectly as I usually make my stock too strong and then need to thin it out! Thanks for the great recipe!", "I made this gravy last night with home made fish and chips, my wife luved it so much she said it was the best gravy she ever tasted!! Her father and she didn’t even save me any! LOL so I’m making it for lunch ...shes at work so all is for ME! THANK YOU SO MUCH!", "This is a great recipe! I was just wondering though: Does the recipe make a gravy as brown as the one in the picture? I’ve seen similar gravy recipes out there but they’ve always made a light brown almost-white type gravy but yours looks a wonderful shade of brown! Did you add any browning color to it? Thank you!", "No browning color added! For the gravy in the picture, I let my onions get very brown, which contributes to the darker color. If your onions are soft but not too brown, it’ll be lighter in color. Just don’t burn your onions like I did the first time I attempted this recipe :)", "That’s what I found when I made this gravy, it was delicious but a white gravy. Next time I’ll have to let the onions cook longer they were only lightly browned.", "Hi – I was hoping my homemade chicken stock would morph into the nice brown gravy pictured. I probably should have realized on my own that wasn’t going to happen. You might want to place a note in the body of the recipe about caramelizing the onions if that would help; I read the comments too late. Still, tastes pretty good. Thanks!", "I am finding it is even more tasty the second day. I did add fresh sage, parsley, and thyme in no particular amounts. I plan to use this recipe often, because I love the flavors of Thanksgiving more than I love fixing or eating turkey.", "Oh I love your addition of fresh herbs! I’ll have to keep that in mind next time I have some dying in the fridge.", "I’m wondering what type of broth tastes the best with this recipe, beef or chicken? I plan to serve this on mashed potatoes. Thanks!", "Honestly, it’s personal preference! For me, I prefer chicken over beef. It also depends on what you’re making for the meal. For example, if you’re making a steak or pot roast, I would go with beef. If you’re making a roasted chicken or even turkey (for Thanksgiving), I would go with chicken. Hope that helps!", "I made this with a cup of water instead of broth and 1 T Braggs Liquid Aminos. It was delicious.", "This is the best way to make gravy without drippings. Although drippings make the best gravy, I rarely (by rarely I mean maybe twice a year) make a meal where I will have drippings to use. Tonight I am doing parmesan crusted chicken cutlets with mashed potatoes. So I am doing a no-drip gravy. While searching the Web for any new ideas for this, I came across your recipe. It is written perfectly. Very similar to what my mother taught me. I must admit, I do resort to packaged gravy from time to time, so I always have it on hand. And when I do make gravy from scratch, I will add a couple dashes of the packaged stuff to give it more color and flavor. It works great. The holidays are right around the corner so I hope everyone finds their way to your recipe. It is a time saver and a crowd pleaser.", "I make this recipe all the time. I always double the recipe and add one chicken bullion cube because i like my gravy to taste like soup :). But I am so happy to be able to make awesome gravy without actually using meat!", "I needed some brown gravy for my oven baked pork chops and rice, but didn’t have any dripping around. This recipe made one of the best gravies I’ve ever eaten. I like my gravy a little on the thinner side, so I added a good bit more milk right before serving. The onion gives it a very unique flavor that complimented the pork chops very well. Thank you!", "Followed this recipe to the tee and used beef broth, however, the color looked nothing like the picture. Instead of brown, it was a creamy color which was not appealing, although it tasted better than it looked. Not sure if I’ll used the recipe again.", "It sounds like you didn’t brown your onions long enough. I’m sorry to hear you had trouble with the recipe.", "Had leftover turkey and dressing from a friend, but no gravy! I am not a great cook, but this was really easy and delicious! I can’t wait to make it again! Thank you!", "Too many ads on your site! I can hardly even see this recipe they hijacked half my iPhone screen. I would look into this. Found this recipe from Google but all these ads turn me away. Kinda spammyish.", "I’m actually scheduled for a new mobile site this week, so I hope you’ll come back later and check it out! There will still be ads as those do pay for the free recipes, but they won’t be as intrusive.", "Hi Kaleigh – I’m following up to let you know my new mobile site launched today. I understand if my site turned you off, but I invite you to come back and give my site another look around. There are still ads to help keep the recipes free for you, but they aren’t as intrusive.", "Thank you! I needed this recipe for a crowd... we’re doing meatballs for a homeless shelter! Using purchased frozen meatballs and it will take probably a GALLON of gravy! Will let you know next week how it turns out. Using a gravy mix plus beef broth. Hope it works!", "Madethis recipe last night – outstanding!!!! I never imagined it would tast sooo delicicious. Thanks so much. Your website it a true FIND.", "Carla, I have been looking for just such a recipe for elk roast, however I must have done something wrong !! I followed your recipe except I minced the onion to make a smoother gravy. I had to add at least twice the amount of chicken broth as it was very thick ? Consequently it is a bit salty, but now the right consistency ! Your words of wisdom please.", "If the gravy was really thick to the point of adding more liquid, there are several scenarios that may have happen. 1 – You mismeasured the flour. What kind of measuring spoon did you use for 2 tablespoons? 2 – If it was a bit salty, you may have boiled it too hard and/or too long, resulting in an overreduced gravy. 3 – If you made it and let it cool down, it will naturally thicken up the cooler it gets.", "I make it like this with vegetable broth....works perfect for my 2 vegetarians I have in my house. It’s yummy.", "May l say l had doubts about this gravy but l tried it today and just loved it. The only thing l changed was using solid margarine. Smooth and tasty. I’m sold. No more worries about gravy. Many thanks Ruth", "This is a great idea, I never thought of making gravy without meat drippings, but we don’t make a whole turkey either, and I’ll be trying this recipe this time. It looks and sounds so flavorful, thank you for the recipe!", "Yummm! Homemade gravy without meat drippings?...sign me up! This is perfect because we don’t always make meat but we want the gravy. Thanks for sharing this with us. Just pinned!", "Whenever there’s gravy on the table, it naturally feels like a holiday. Don’t you think? Love that we can make this one ahead of time too!", "This gravy is AMAZING! I have made for both chicken and beef. I am making tonight with the leftover prime rib for dinner. Thank you for the fantabulous recipe,", "Carla, i LOVE this easy gravy! First time I used beef broth and it was wonderful on the steak and mashed potatoes! Last night I didtn’t have broth and not near any stores your receipe saved my meatloaf once again. I used boullion and it was just as tasty! I follow yor receipe but don’t add the milk! My grandson loves gravy on everything and now I don’ t need pan drippings so can make gravy anytimt! I cook the onions longer, as you suggest and always get deep brown gravy! At 83 years of age I have learned an easier way to cook! You are a true blessing!", "Happy to hear the results, Veronica! Boullion works just as well (as long as you pay attention to the salt content, which it sounds like you did). Thank you for sharing!", "This recipe was so easy! I used some can beef broth. I also added a small jar of drained mushrooms while the onions were sauteing. This was delicious! Thank you!", "Would love to make this but my husband won’t touch anything with onions. I am afraid it won’t taste right without them.", "You can make gravy without them, but I agree it’ll taste better with onion! Is it the flavor or actually seeing the onion? If it’s the last one, you can fry the onion then strain them out so he’d never know.", "I used this recipe tonight in a pasta dish cooked up 5 chicken breasts and then doubled the gravy recipe mixed up the diced up chicken breasts a pound and half of noodles some broccoli and mixed it all together with the gravy and it came out awesome we have 4 kids and my dad so there is7 of us so im always looking for cheap easy ways to make a big meal and this one did exactly that and everyone loved it and there’s also a ton left over for leftovers tomorrow night which is always a bonus when you can get 2 meals out of about $10 or less SCORE for dad thanks for the simple gravy recipe....(note for all that are having trouble with the gravy being white instead of brown cook the butter longer first before adding the flour and then let the roux cook longer the butter and flour before adding the liquid bc there’s nothing worse then the raw flour taste in a gravy that’s just my 2 cents )", "I wanted a no-drippings gravy, and you came through! Since we’re having smoked turkey, I added TWO DROPS of liquid smoke, also some home-made poultry seasoning. This gravy is so delicate, not over-anything-ed. What a find! Thanks for making Thanksgiving (even if it’s just for two people) a lot easier!", "We make a deep fried turkey so I never have the drippings to make gravy with, but this was so simple & tasty. My family loved it. Will definitely make again. Thank you for the recipe.", "What a delicious no-drippings gravy dish! I made this savory recipe for our Friendsgiving gathering, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!!!", "I was afraid to try gravy – but this worked great! I used the flour instructions, perfect, easy, not too thick or thin... I had a pork loin roast, next I’ll try a chicken or turkey! Thanks!", "This was amazing!! I doubled the garlic and only used beef broth (30 ounces), it was a hit. I cooked for gravy fanatics and they were blown away the flavouring didn’t come from meat drippings. Thank you!", "ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! I substituted a flour and olive oil rue for the water and corn starch and it came out wonderfully! My new go to gravy recipe.", "Yes, there’s a note on the recipe card explaining how. Pretty much when you’re ready to eat, reheat and thin it out with a little bit of broth until smooth again.", "If your gravy is not brown enough or adding cream or milk makes it too light...Gravy Master. Comes in tiny bottles in the spice area. Add just a tiny bit. It does not take much and that little bottle will last a long time. I never make gravy...well except white sauce...without it. With or without drippings.", "I love your recipe. As a teenager (and I’m 75) we used to go to a diner and eat salmon patties and they were always served with brown gravy. Now salmon is never going to make drippings so I have no idea why they were served like this. I’ve never had them without brown gravy. Not in New England anyway.", "What a tasty gravy!!!. Thanks for sharing. I think your gravy is very delicious. I will make this recipe for my family and my friend. I hope you have more recipe like this.", "Wow, your recipe is so awesome. I have never known this recipe. Thanks for sharing. I will try to follow your recipe and I hope it looks delicious as your picture. I will share this recipe for my friends and my family. I think they love it too.", "I had a pork loin but no drippings so I googled “gravy recipe without drippings”, so happy I did! This was so easy and so delicious. I used vegetable broth and it was great but I will be trying it with all the different broths, with the bacon fat, sausage, caramelizing the onions and all the other suggestions. Thank you so much for posting this recipe, I’ve never had luck with gravies, until now!!! Than you, Dotti", "Great recipe! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, my wife and daughter both liked it, which made me happy. 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After posting my What To Do With ..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Homemade Gravy Without Meat Drippings From Scratch\n\n * Skip to content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n * Skip to footer\n\nHomemade In The Kitchen\n\nSmall Batch Recipes and Recipes For Two Made From Scratch\n\n## Header Right\n\nNovember 20, 2012\n\n# Homemade Gravy Without Meat Drippings\n\nShare this post →\n\nemail\n\nPinterest\n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\nStumbleUpon\n\nYummly\n\nHomemade Gravy Without Meat Drippings is an easy from scratch gravy recipe\nmade without meat drippings so you don’t have to wait for the meat to be done.\nYou can even make gravy ahead of time, reducing stress for holiday dinners\nsuch as Thanksgiving and Christmas.\n\nWe are only a few days away from Thanksgiving! So far I’ve given you dessert\nideas, ranging from Pumpkin Pie For Two and Small 6 Inch Pumpkin Cake to\nPumpkin Cheesecake and No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake.\n\nNow that I have you all hyped up on sugar, how about I share something savory?\nOnce a year, I make Homemade Gravy Without Meat Drippings for Thanksgiving.\n\nWait, what? You mean you don’t have to wait for the Thanksgiving turkey to be\ndone in order to make gravy?\n\nThat’s right – you can now make gravy ahead of time with my Homemade Gravy\nWithout Meat Drippings recipe!\n\n## How do you make the best gravy from scratch without drippings?\n\nInstead of making pan gravy with meat drippings, you make a roux using flour\nand broth.\n\nIn this case I use chicken broth to go with my Cornish Hen with Homemade\nClassic Stuffing, but you can easily adapt it to match your dinner, such as\nbeef broth for beef pot roast or vegetable broth for mashed potatoes.\n\n## Why make homemade gravy without drippings?\n\nWhen it comes to learning how to properly make gravy, you use meat drippings\nfor the flavor, but what happens if you don’t have any?\n\nFor example, if you wanted to make a quick gravy for mashed potatoes, you may\nnot be making any meat for the main course. Especially if you’re vegetarian.\nVegetarians should not be denied gravy.\n\nOr you cook for 1-2 people and simply not going to make a giant pot roast or a\nwhole turkey. And if you do make a small meat for your main course, you may\nnot have enough drippings.\n\nOr you have a giant meal like Thanksgiving where you can take all the help you\ncan get for making recipes ahead of time. Traditional homemade gravy from\nscratch is a last minute recipe since you can’t do anything until the meat is\ndone.\n\nBy using flour and broth, you can prepare it ahead of time then reheat it for\nserving.\n\nIf you’re worried about lack of drippings means lack of flavor, don’t be!\nFrying the onions adds a huge boost of flavor in addition to the broth of your\nchoice.\n\nThe more flavorful your broth is, the more flavorful your gravy will be.\nThat’s why I use broth instead of water.\n\nYou can use any type of broth to complement your dish. I typically use\nchicken, but feel free to use turkey, beef, vegetable, mushroom, pretty much\nwhatever you want.\n\nThe best way to serve gravy is over mashed potatoes. Above is my Creamy Garlic\nMashed Potatoes.\n\nI put actual garlic cloves in with the potatoes while they are boiling, which\ngives the dish a very strong garlic flavor.\n\nYou can also make Cheddar Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes to use up any canned pumpkin\nyou may have leftover from making pumpkin pie.\n\nThe best part about making gravy without meat drippings is you do not have to\nwait until your dinner is done cooking to make the gravy.\n\nMaybe for a normal dinner that wouldn’t be a big deal, but this is\nThanksgiving we are talking about!\n\nYou already have a million things going on – prep this, cook that, carve this,\nserve that.\n\nWhen everything in the oven has about 15 minutes left, I start the gravy. That\nway, when everything is ready, the gravy is ready too.\n\nHowever, if you don’t want to deal with making gravy during cooking, you can\nmake this the day before and refrigerate\n\nIt will thicken greatly when it is cold, so right before serving, put it in a\nsmall saucepan and heat until smooth and pourable again. You may need to stir\nin a little more broth to thin it out.\n\nNow that you have the best gravy recipe, check out my Thanksgiving Dinner For\nTwo post to plan the rest of your Thanksgiving menu!\n\n# Homemade Gravy (Without Meat Drippings)\n\nYield: 4 servings\n\nPrep Time: 15 minutes\n\nCook Time: 15 minutes\n\nTotal Time: 30 minutes\n\nHomemade Gravy Without Meat Drippings is an easy from scratch gravy recipe\nmade without meat drippings so you don’t have to wait for the meat to be done.\n\n## Ingredients\n\n * 1/4 cup (2 ounces or 4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces\n * 1/2 cup diced onion\n * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour\n * 1/2 teaspoon salt\n * 1 cup broth or stock, any flavor\n * 1 tablespoon whole milk\n\n## Instructions\n\n 1. In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter. Once hot, add the onion and a big pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. If you want chicken gravy as dark as the photos, continue cooking the onion until caramelized.\n 2. Stir in the flour and and salt and cook for 1 minute.\n 3. Slowly whisk in the broth/stock and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.\n 4. Remove from the heat and whisk in the milk. Serve while hot.\n\n## Notes\n\nYou can make this ahead of time since no meat drippings are needed. It will\ngel up in the fridge, so when you are ready to serve, heat it back up in a\nsauce pan and whisk until smooth and hot. You may need to add more broth/stock\nto thin it out.\n\n© Carla Cardello\n\nCuisine: American / Category: Condiments + Sauces\n\nOh is it turkey time? Feedmefeedmefeedme\n\nShare this post →\n\nemail\n\nPinterest\n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\nStumbleUpon\n\nYummly\n\nFiled Under: Condiments + Sauces Tagged With: broth/stock, Christmas, Easter,\nfall, onions, small batch, Thanksgiving\n\n### Did you make my recipe?\n\nPlease let me know by sharing a photo in my private Facebook group or\nuploading and tagging me on Instagram using #HITKrecipes (Note: If your\nInstagram account is private, I won't be able to see your photo)\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. CJ at Food Stories says\n\nNovember 20, 2012 at 8:21 AM\n\nGreat recipe and tips ... Happy Thanksgiving :-)\n\nReply\n\n 2. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says\n\nNovember 20, 2012 at 1:11 PM\n\nYay kitty!!!\n\nReply\n\n Sprout says\n\nOctober 30, 2014 at 10:06 AM\n\nGood recipe. Personally, I was raised with gravy and think potatoes are naked\nwithout it. I make gravy about twice a week and often make the roux in\nadvance.\n\nToday I way frying sausages (homemade, naturally) for breakfast, leaving some\ngrease in the frypan – maybe two tablespoons worth. While the pan was still\nhot and after removing the sausages, I added about the same amount of flour,\njust eyeballing it. You want a kind of paste that isn’t too greasy. I spread\nit all over the bottom of the frypan, turned the heat up to near max and just\nstirred it constantly for about three minutes, at which point it was a rich\ndark brown.\n\nI spooned the brown roux into a bowl to use for tonight’s supper. That’s when\nyou can add all the other ingredients and resume the recipe. I like it more or\nless plain – just salt and pepper, sometimes fried onions. Can’t afford cream\nand never use it.\n\nBut you can do the browning in advance, cover the mix and refrigerate for a\nfew days in advance of need.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nOctober 30, 2014 at 3:39 PM\n\nOh sausage gravy! I love it. I’ll have to remember that next time and save it\nlike you did.\n\nReply\n\n * Chelsea says\n\nFebruary 6, 2019 at 6:40 PM\n\nWhat a great idea!\n\nReply\n\n * Doreen Langlois says\n\nMay 12, 2020 at 3:30 PM\n\nRIGHT !! I Laughed Hard When I Seen The Kitty Pictures Especially The First\nOne With Kitty’s Little Tongue Sticking Out ! Love It !\n\nReply\n\n * Doreen Langlois says\n\nMay 12, 2020 at 3:32 PM\n\nBy The Way Thanks For The Fast And Easy Gravy Recipe !!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nMay 12, 2020 at 3:49 PM\n\nGlad you enjoyed it!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says\n\nNovember 20, 2012 at 3:27 PM\n\nHahhaa the kitty is hilarious! I’m not super into gravy myself, but boyfriend\nis, and I hate dealing with drippings! This is awesome!\n\nReply\n\n 4. Anita at Hungry Couple says\n\nNovember 25, 2012 at 6:10 AM\n\nI’ve made gravy this way before and especially like it for poultry. I do love\nthe traditional version for beef dishes, though. I hope you had a wonderful\nholiday with your family, Carla!\n\nReply\n\n 5. Liz says\n\nNovember 26, 2012 at 9:22 PM\n\nI am not much of a gravy eater, but my other half loves the stuff. He would be\ndelighted if I had something for his mashed potatoes other than butter :)\n\nReply\n\n 6. ALLY says\n\nFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:38 PM\n\nHOLLA!!! I WAS JUST IN A PICKLE FOR DINNER TONIGHT AND WAS IN NEED OF GRAVY\nFOR SOME TURKEY!!! HOLY CHEESE BALLS IS YOUR SUPER DUPER RECIPE NOT ONLY EASY\nBUT DELICIOUS.....THANK YOU!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:55 PM\n\nGlad I could save dinner! :)\n\nReply\n\n * Diane Sanborn says\n\nAugust 25, 2019 at 9:12 AM\n\nThis is my go to gravy recipe. This first time I ever made gravy and it came\nout great. Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nAugust 25, 2019 at 11:07 AM\n\nThank you for the feedback, Diane!\n\nReply\n\n 7. Dee says\n\nMarch 4, 2013 at 6:48 AM\n\nAs an Australian girl, I love your recipe xoxox thanks heaps\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nMarch 4, 2013 at 8:52 AM\n\nThanks Dee!\n\nReply\n\n 8. Cierra says\n\nApril 30, 2013 at 11:02 AM\n\nCould you double, triple, etc. this recipe and jar it to just heat up on the\nspot? (I’m allergic to corn so I can’t buy premade gravy from the store\nbecause most have corn starch in it.)\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nApril 30, 2013 at 5:34 PM\n\nI haven’t tried doubling it, but I don’t see why not! If you do store it in\nthe refrigerator, it’ll become almost like jelly. Just dump it into a saucepan\nand reheat. Once it gets hot, it’ll turn back into liquid.\n\nReply\n\n * Grant says\n\nDecember 24, 2013 at 2:46 AM\n\nI doubled it and it worked great.\n\nReply\n\n * lisa spores says\n\nNovember 27, 2014 at 4:31 AM\n\nCarla, Have you ever tried using bacon grease? I keep a jar in my fridge for\nseasoning. I also will put in about a tbsp of coffee if I have some brewed. It\nadds some depth. I don’t always use milk or cream. Water will do if you don’t\nhave any other on hand. Gravy has always been easy for me for some reason. I\nreally never measure. Same way with my cornbread dressing recipe. I just\neyeball it. I really should learn to measure so I can share recipes. Sounds\nlike you like to experiment like I do. I am going to try your easy cheesy\nstovetop potato recipe for Thanksgiving. Was looking for a stovetop one and\nyours came up and it was just what I was looking for. Thanks! Happy\nThanksgiving!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nNovember 27, 2014 at 8:48 AM\n\nNo I haven’t, but bacon grease sounds like a brilliant idea! And sometimes the\nbest recipes are the ones we don’t measure. I have to force myself to\n“measure” my pasta recipes when I want to share them as I don’t normally\nmeasure them when I cook for fun. Happy Thanksgiving!\n\nReply\n\n * Marni says\n\nSeptember 7, 2020 at 3:35 AM\n\nHmm coffee kinda sounds like red eye gravy?\n\nReply\n\n 9. Denise says\n\nJuly 20, 2013 at 8:19 PM\n\nI was making meat loaf for dinner tonight with the usual corn on the cob and\nmashed taters. I was lazy and used the boxed mashed potatoes so I really\nneeded gravy. I opened up my cupboard to find – no gravy powder mix. (OK, the\nstuff isn’t the best, but my meatloaf needs no gravy) just the potatoes do. So\nI scrambled to the internet and found your recipe. YUM, EASY and YUM!!!!!\nAdmittedly, I hate onions, I hate cooking with onions and I hate touching\nonions so I left them out. I added a little onion powder and a little Kitchen\nbouquet for flavor. Worked perfect!!!!!\n\nReply\n\n 10. Emma says\n\nOctober 9, 2013 at 2:20 AM\n\nI was brought up in the Netherlands after the war when meat was scarce but I\nremember my mother making gravy that tasted just like the real thing from\nvirtually nothing. I was too young then to ask for the recipe and now that I\nwant to know it, it’s too late, she passed away many years ago. I do seem to\nremember she used onions (the smell remains in my memory) I’ve tried to\nreplicate her method in the past without much luck so far. Right now, I have a\nsmall, chopped finely, onion and 2 cloves of garlic, simmering away in my\nfrypan and will sprinkle some flour over it when they are sort-of brown, then\nlet the flour brown a little before adding water with chicken stock cubes to\nthicken. I’m sure mum never used heavy cream in her gravy though , but I\nhappen to have some in the fridge, so will add some!\n\nReply\n\n 11. Sheila says\n\nNovember 26, 2013 at 4:58 PM\n\nI made some dressing for Thanksgiving, and it came out a little dry. I found\nyour gravy recipe, and it made my dressing taste a lot better. Thanks for\nsharing!\n\nReply\n\n 12. North says\n\nNovember 28, 2013 at 12:21 PM\n\nI was making it for Italian-style turkey, so instead of heavy cream, I added\nsour cream. I also added oregano toenhance the Italian flavor. Turned out\ngreat! What an easy recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nNovember 28, 2013 at 4:13 PM\n\nOoo I like the sound of your version!\n\nReply\n\n 13. julianne says\n\nDecember 1, 2013 at 8:17 PM\n\nHey I’m out of butter can this be made with Parkay?\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nDecember 1, 2013 at 8:25 PM\n\nAs long as it’s in stick form and not the tub kind you spread. My parents only\nhave margarine, so that’s what I ended up using this year for Thanksgiving.\n\nReply\n\n 14. Grant says\n\nDecember 24, 2013 at 2:26 AM\n\nOk so I was also put in charge of gravy this year. I always deep fry my turkey\nand the others deal with all the rest. This year my wife and I were hosting\nthe whole shebang so my responsibilities grew. Normally the drippings make the\ngravy as you all know but when you deep fry no drippings so I researched and\nthis recipe seemed easiest and sounded great. Let me tell you I just made the\ngravy and it’s 3:15am Christmas Eve. I can rest easy and focus on the deep\nfry, merriment and beer. Thank you for this. I would like to try the garlic\nnext time as Emma suggested. Oh I added bacon fat while the onions were\ncaramelizing. That may just be the ticket. Woop Bam!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nDecember 24, 2013 at 10:28 AM\n\nGlad you had success :) Merry Christmas!\n\nReply\n\n 15. laura says\n\nFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:01 PM\n\nTurned out really tasty, went perfectly with my roasted chicken. Liked how as\nsoon as my chicken was cooked I could serve it up, didn’t have to wait to make\nthe gravy until after.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:42 PM\n\nThat’s what I love about this recipe (besides how good it tastes of course ;)\n)\n\nReply\n\n 16. Elizabeth says\n\nApril 15, 2014 at 5:46 PM\n\nI’ve now made this gravy twice and love it! So simple and tasty! I do find it\ngets a bit thick with 2 tbs of flour per cup of liquid, but it works out\nperfectly as I usually make my stock too strong and then need to thin it out!\nThanks for the great recipe!\n\nReply\n\n 17. will dukeshire says\n\nApril 19, 2014 at 10:53 AM\n\nI made this gravy last night with home made fish and chips, my wife luved it\nso much she said it was the best gravy she ever tasted!! Her father and she\ndidn’t even save me any! LOL so I’m making it for lunch ...shes at work so all\nis for ME! THANK YOU SO MUCH!\n\nReply\n\n 18. Boe C. says\n\nApril 26, 2014 at 2:46 AM\n\nThis is a great recipe! I was just wondering though: Does the recipe make a\ngravy as brown as the one in the picture? I’ve seen similar gravy recipes out\nthere but they’ve always made a light brown almost-white type gravy but yours\nlooks a wonderful shade of brown! Did you add any browning color to it? Thank\nyou!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla Cardello says\n\nApril 26, 2014 at 9:19 AM\n\nNo browning color added! For the gravy in the picture, I let my onions get\nvery brown, which contributes to the darker color. If your onions are soft but\nnot too brown, it’ll be lighter in color. Just don’t burn your onions like I\ndid the first time I attempted this recipe :)\n\nReply\n\n * Adena says\n\nNovember 25, 2017 at 11:53 AM\n\nThat’s what I found when I made this gravy, it was delicious but a white\ngravy. Next time I’ll have to let the onions cook longer they were only\nlightly browned.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nNovember 26, 2017 at 8:51 AM\n\nYes if you lightly brown the onions, the chicken broth will make it more of a\nwhite gravy.\n\nReply\n\n * Elizabeth says\n\nFebruary 18, 2019 at 6:23 PM\n\nHi – I was hoping my homemade chicken stock would morph into the nice brown\ngravy pictured. I probably should have realized on my own that wasn’t going to\nhappen. You might want to place a note in the body of the recipe about\ncaramelizing the onions if that would help; I read the comments too late.\nStill, tastes pretty good. Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nFebruary 18, 2019 at 7:12 PM\n\nThank you for the feedback.\n\nReply\n\n * Elizabeth says\n\nFebruary 19, 2019 at 2:31 PM\n\nI am finding it is even more tasty the second day. I did add fresh sage,\nparsley, and thyme in no particular amounts. I plan to use this recipe often,\nbecause I love the flavors of Thanksgiving more than I love fixing or eating\nturkey.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nFebruary 19, 2019 at 4:49 PM\n\nOh I love your addition of fresh herbs! I’ll have to keep that in mind next\ntime I have some dying in the fridge.\n\n 19. kendra says\n\nJuly 3, 2014 at 8:26 PM\n\nI absolutley love this! It was perfect gravy! Thanks so much!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla Cardello says\n\nJuly 4, 2014 at 4:24 PM\n\nAwesome! :)\n\nReply\n\n 20. jaclyn says\n\nAugust 6, 2014 at 11:09 PM\n\nI’m wondering what type of broth tastes the best with this recipe, beef or\nchicken? I plan to serve this on mashed potatoes. Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla Cardello says\n\nAugust 7, 2014 at 10:11 AM\n\nHonestly, it’s personal preference! For me, I prefer chicken over beef. It\nalso depends on what you’re making for the meal. For example, if you’re making\na steak or pot roast, I would go with beef. If you’re making a roasted chicken\nor even turkey (for Thanksgiving), I would go with chicken. Hope that helps!\n\nReply\n\n 21. Sandi says\n\nSeptember 23, 2014 at 11:01 PM\n\nI made this with a cup of water instead of broth and 1 T Braggs Liquid Aminos.\nIt was delicious.\n\nReply\n\n 22. Shellice Maraccini says\n\nOctober 12, 2014 at 1:06 PM\n\nThis is the best way to make gravy without drippings. Although drippings make\nthe best gravy, I rarely (by rarely I mean maybe twice a year) make a meal\nwhere I will have drippings to use. Tonight I am doing parmesan crusted\nchicken cutlets with mashed potatoes. So I am doing a no-drip gravy. While\nsearching the Web for any new ideas for this, I came across your recipe. It is\nwritten perfectly. Very similar to what my mother taught me. I must admit, I\ndo resort to packaged gravy from time to time, so I always have it on hand.\nAnd when I do make gravy from scratch, I will add a couple dashes of the\npackaged stuff to give it more color and flavor. It works great. The holidays\nare right around the corner so I hope everyone finds their way to your recipe.\nIt is a time saver and a crowd pleaser.\n\nReply\n\n 23. Crystal says\n\nNovember 20, 2014 at 10:41 PM\n\nThis recipe was delicious and oh so easy to make! Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n 24. Patricia Pfrogner says\n\nNovember 29, 2014 at 9:00 AM\n\nI love this recipe, was so easy and delicious. Thanks!!!\n\nReply\n\n 25. Leanna says\n\nDecember 23, 2014 at 8:18 PM\n\nThis gravy was amazing!!!! thank you for an awesome recipe\n\nReply\n\n 26. Jesse Saleh says\n\nMarch 10, 2015 at 6:13 AM\n\nThis gravey was amazeballs. Thank you for making my left over roast chicken\npure delight.\n\nReply\n\n 27. Tracey byram says\n\nMarch 31, 2015 at 9:13 AM\n\nI like milk chocolate\n\nReply\n\n 28. Cortney says\n\nApril 30, 2015 at 9:06 PM\n\nI make this recipe all the time. I always double the recipe and add one\nchicken bullion cube because i like my gravy to taste like soup :). But I am\nso happy to be able to make awesome gravy without actually using meat!\n\nReply\n\n 29. Bonnie says\n\nNovember 4, 2015 at 10:40 PM\n\nAwesome! First time I ever made gravy without meat drippings. Thanks!!\n\nReply\n\n 30. Clay says\n\nNovember 21, 2015 at 3:06 PM\n\nI needed some brown gravy for my oven baked pork chops and rice, but didn’t\nhave any dripping around. This recipe made one of the best gravies I’ve ever\neaten. I like my gravy a little on the thinner side, so I added a good bit\nmore milk right before serving. The onion gives it a very unique flavor that\ncomplimented the pork chops very well. Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n 31. Kelly says\n\nNovember 22, 2015 at 9:12 PM\n\nFollowed this recipe to the tee and used beef broth, however, the color looked\nnothing like the picture. Instead of brown, it was a creamy color which was\nnot appealing, although it tasted better than it looked. Not sure if I’ll used\nthe recipe again.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nNovember 22, 2015 at 9:40 PM\n\nIt sounds like you didn’t brown your onions long enough. I’m sorry to hear you\nhad trouble with the recipe.\n\nReply\n\n 32. Celia Wickersham says\n\nDecember 1, 2015 at 11:13 AM\n\nHad leftover turkey and dressing from a friend, but no gravy! I am not a great\ncook, but this was really easy and delicious! I can’t wait to make it again!\nThank you!\n\nReply\n\n 33. Catherine says\n\nNovember 24, 2016 at 9:08 AM\n\nHow many servings is this recipe?\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nNovember 24, 2016 at 9:13 AM\n\nIt makes 1 cup of gravy, so I’d say around 4-6 servings, depending on how much\neach person uses.\n\nReply\n\n 34. Kaleigh says\n\nApril 1, 2017 at 9:36 PM\n\nToo many ads on your site! I can hardly even see this recipe they hijacked\nhalf my iPhone screen. I would look into this. Found this recipe from Google\nbut all these ads turn me away. Kinda spammyish.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nApril 2, 2017 at 4:35 PM\n\nI’m actually scheduled for a new mobile site this week, so I hope you’ll come\nback later and check it out! There will still be ads as those do pay for the\nfree recipes, but they won’t be as intrusive.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nApril 3, 2017 at 6:01 PM\n\nHi Kaleigh – I’m following up to let you know my new mobile site launched\ntoday. I understand if my site turned you off, but I invite you to come back\nand give my site another look around. There are still ads to help keep the\nrecipes free for you, but they aren’t as intrusive.\n\nReply\n\n 35. Lee Beck says\n\nSeptember 28, 2017 at 7:56 PM\n\nThank you! I needed this recipe for a crowd... we’re doing meatballs for a\nhomeless shelter! Using purchased frozen meatballs and it will take probably a\nGALLON of gravy! Will let you know next week how it turns out. Using a gravy\nmix plus beef broth. Hope it works!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nSeptember 29, 2017 at 9:00 AM\n\nThat is very thoughtful of you to do! Let me know how it goes.\n\nReply\n\n 36. jane wilkins says\n\nMarch 1, 2018 at 11:27 AM\n\nMadethis recipe last night – outstanding!!!! I never imagined it would tast\nsooo delicicious. Thanks so much. Your website it a true FIND.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nMarch 4, 2018 at 10:39 AM\n\nHappy to help you make dinner even better with gravy ;) Happy to hear you\nenjoyed it!\n\nReply\n\n 37. Delila McMillin says\n\nMay 13, 2018 at 10:41 PM\n\nThis recipe was delicious my family loved it.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nMay 19, 2018 at 4:38 PM\n\nThanks for the positive feedback!\n\nReply\n\n 38. Harvey Brewer says\n\nJune 12, 2018 at 6:23 PM\n\nCarla, I have been looking for just such a recipe for elk roast, however I\nmust have done something wrong !! I followed your recipe except I minced the\nonion to make a smoother gravy. I had to add at least twice the amount of\nchicken broth as it was very thick ? Consequently it is a bit salty, but now\nthe right consistency ! Your words of wisdom please.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nJune 13, 2018 at 9:34 AM\n\nIf the gravy was really thick to the point of adding more liquid, there are\nseveral scenarios that may have happen. 1 – You mismeasured the flour. What\nkind of measuring spoon did you use for 2 tablespoons? 2 – If it was a bit\nsalty, you may have boiled it too hard and/or too long, resulting in an\noverreduced gravy. 3 – If you made it and let it cool down, it will naturally\nthicken up the cooler it gets.\n\nReply\n\n 39. Laura says\n\nJuly 2, 2018 at 5:18 PM\n\nI make it like this with vegetable broth....works perfect for my 2 vegetarians\nI have in my house. It’s yummy.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nJuly 3, 2018 at 9:55 AM\n\nOh perfect! Glad they’re still able to enjoy gravy by using veggie broth :)\n\nReply\n\n 40. Ruth says\n\nSeptember 5, 2018 at 5:44 PM\n\nMay l say l had doubts about this gravy but l tried it today and just loved\nit. The only thing l changed was using solid margarine. Smooth and tasty. I’m\nsold. No more worries about gravy. Many thanks Ruth\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nSeptember 7, 2018 at 2:18 PM\n\nThanks for letting me know margarine works well in this recipe. Glad you\nenjoyed it!\n\nReply\n\n 41. Aimee Shugarman says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 8:38 AM\n\nLOVE this easy recipe. Comes out perfect EVERY time.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 9:31 AM\n\nGlad it worked out for you!\n\nReply\n\n 42. Dini says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 9:16 AM\n\nThis is a great idea, I never thought of making gravy without meat drippings,\nbut we don’t make a whole turkey either, and I’ll be trying this recipe this\ntime. It looks and sounds so flavorful, thank you for the recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 9:31 AM\n\nOh yes it’s ideal when you don’t have any (or enough) meat drippings. Hope you\nenjoy it!\n\nReply\n\n 43. Traci says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 9:40 AM\n\nYummm! Homemade gravy without meat drippings?...sign me up! This is perfect\nbecause we don’t always make meat but we want the gravy. Thanks for sharing\nthis with us. Just pinned!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 2:33 PM\n\nYes it’s perfect for meals like mashed potatoes when you don’t necessarily\nhave a large meat dish for drippings.\n\nReply\n\n 44. Shanika says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 9:41 AM\n\nThis gravy looks so delicious! I love that there aren’t any meat drippings\nrequired!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 2:32 PM\n\nNope! Which means you can make it at a moment’s notice!\n\nReply\n\n 45. Kelly Anthony says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 9:42 AM\n\nReading this has me all excited about the upcoming holidays! Can’t wait to\nmake this homemade gravy!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 2:32 PM\n\nMakes holiday dinner that much easier!\n\nReply\n\n 46. Lisa \| Garlic & Zest says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 10:03 AM\n\nWhenever there’s gravy on the table, it naturally feels like a holiday. Don’t\nyou think? Love that we can make this one ahead of time too!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 2:31 PM\n\nYes you can have holiday dinner any day of the year!\n\nReply\n\n 47. Danielle Wolter says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 10:20 AM\n\nOh how i love gravy. And what a great easy recipe to get it made. Yum!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nOctober 26, 2018 at 2:31 PM\n\nThanks!\n\nReply\n\n 48. Andrea says\n\nDecember 27, 2018 at 12:44 PM\n\nThis gravy is AMAZING! I have made for both chicken and beef. I am making\ntonight with the leftover prime rib for dinner. Thank you for the fantabulous\nrecipe,\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nDecember 28, 2018 at 9:56 AM\n\nThanks, Andrea! Glad you enjoyed the gravy!\n\nReply\n\n 49. Veronica G. Eichorn says\n\nFebruary 11, 2019 at 3:47 PM\n\nCarla, i LOVE this easy gravy! First time I used beef broth and it was\nwonderful on the steak and mashed potatoes! Last night I didtn’t have broth\nand not near any stores your receipe saved my meatloaf once again. I used\nboullion and it was just as tasty! I follow yor receipe but don’t add the\nmilk! My grandson loves gravy on everything and now I don’ t need pan\ndrippings so can make gravy anytimt! I cook the onions longer, as you suggest\nand always get deep brown gravy! At 83 years of age I have learned an easier\nway to cook! You are a true blessing!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nFebruary 11, 2019 at 5:05 PM\n\nHappy to hear the results, Veronica! Boullion works just as well (as long as\nyou pay attention to the salt content, which it sounds like you did). Thank\nyou for sharing!\n\nReply\n\n 50. Star41 says\n\nFebruary 18, 2019 at 5:09 PM\n\nThis recipe was so easy! I used some can beef broth. I also added a small jar\nof drained mushrooms while the onions were sauteing. This was delicious! Thank\nyou!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nFebruary 18, 2019 at 7:11 PM\n\nLove the idea of adding mushrooms! Thank you for sharing your feedback.\n\nReply\n\n 51. Fran Holmstrom says\n\nFebruary 22, 2019 at 11:03 AM\n\nI was so happy to find this recipe! Made it, loved it, posted it!! Thank\nyou...\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nFebruary 26, 2019 at 2:22 PM\n\nAwesome! Thanks for sharing!\n\nReply\n\n 52. Theresa says\n\nMarch 3, 2019 at 8:56 PM\n\nWould love to make this but my husband won’t touch anything with onions. I am\nafraid it won’t taste right without them.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nMarch 4, 2019 at 9:50 AM\n\nYou can make gravy without them, but I agree it’ll taste better with onion! Is\nit the flavor or actually seeing the onion? If it’s the last one, you can fry\nthe onion then strain them out so he’d never know.\n\nReply\n\n 53. Anna says\n\nMarch 26, 2019 at 12:36 PM\n\nCarla, thanks! Made this last night so quick, easy and tasty!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nMarch 26, 2019 at 2:27 PM\n\nHappy to hear you enjoyed it!\n\nReply\n\n 54. Semaj says\n\nNovember 6, 2019 at 9:05 PM\n\nI used this recipe tonight in a pasta dish cooked up 5 chicken breasts and\nthen doubled the gravy recipe mixed up the diced up chicken breasts a pound\nand half of noodles some broccoli and mixed it all together with the gravy and\nit came out awesome we have 4 kids and my dad so there is7 of us so im always\nlooking for cheap easy ways to make a big meal and this one did exactly that\nand everyone loved it and there’s also a ton left over for leftovers tomorrow\nnight which is always a bonus when you can get 2 meals out of about $10 or\nless SCORE for dad thanks for the simple gravy recipe....(note for all that\nare having trouble with the gravy being white instead of brown cook the butter\nlonger first before adding the flour and then let the roux cook longer the\nbutter and flour before adding the liquid bc there’s nothing worse then the\nraw flour taste in a gravy that’s just my 2 cents )\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nNovember 7, 2019 at 9:19 AM\n\nGlad the gravy recipe worked out for you and your family!\n\nReply\n\n 55. Lizzie says\n\nNovember 28, 2019 at 2:20 PM\n\nHey, Happy Thanksgiving 2019 from Boise Idaho!\n\nI wanted a no-drippings gravy, and you came through! Since we’re having smoked\nturkey, I added TWO DROPS of liquid smoke, also some home-made poultry\nseasoning. This gravy is so delicate, not over-anything-ed. What a find!\nThanks for making Thanksgiving (even if it’s just for two people) a lot\neasier!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nNovember 29, 2019 at 12:35 PM\n\nLove the idea of adding liquid smoke! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.\n\nReply\n\n 56. Salisha says\n\nNovember 30, 2019 at 12:34 AM\n\nWe make a deep fried turkey so I never have the drippings to make gravy with,\nbut this was so simple & tasty. My family loved it. Will definitely make\nagain. Thank you for the recipe.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nDecember 1, 2019 at 10:28 AM\n\nDeep fried turkey sounds amazing! Glad this gravy recipe worked for you.\n\nReply\n\n 57. Callie says\n\nFebruary 9, 2020 at 8:21 PM\n\nWhat a delicious no-drippings gravy dish! I made this savory recipe for our\nFriendsgiving gathering, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nFebruary 10, 2020 at 10:38 AM\n\nWonderful! Glad you enjoyed it for Friendsgiving.\n\nReply\n\n 58. Amy says\n\nMarch 6, 2020 at 3:16 AM\n\nI was afraid to try gravy – but this worked great! I used the flour\ninstructions, perfect, easy, not too thick or thin... I had a pork loin roast,\nnext I’ll try a chicken or turkey! Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nMarch 6, 2020 at 9:30 AM\n\nWonderful! Happy to hear you enjoyed the gravy.\n\nReply\n\n 59. Susan Dubose says\n\nApril 27, 2020 at 9:41 PM\n\nThis was amazing!! I doubled the garlic and only used beef broth (30 ounces),\nit was a hit. I cooked for gravy fanatics and they were blown away the\nflavouring didn’t come from meat drippings. Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nApril 28, 2020 at 10:52 AM\n\nAwesome! Glad it was a hit.\n\nReply\n\n 60. Callie says\n\nJune 21, 2020 at 9:56 PM\n\nABSOLUTELY AWESOME! I substituted a flour and olive oil rue for the water and\ncorn starch and it came out wonderfully! My new go to gravy recipe.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nJune 22, 2020 at 12:24 PM\n\nOh good glad that worked out for you!\n\nReply\n\n 61. Lori says\n\nJune 21, 2020 at 9:58 PM\n\nCan this be made the night before and reheated the day of?\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nJune 22, 2020 at 12:23 PM\n\nYes, there’s a note on the recipe card explaining how. Pretty much when you’re\nready to eat, reheat and thin it out with a little bit of broth until smooth\nagain.\n\nReply\n\n 62. Karen says\n\nJuly 22, 2020 at 5:57 PM\n\nThis was EXACTLY what I needed for my crockpot meatloaf. Took it OVER. THE.\nTOP! Thank you.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nJuly 23, 2020 at 8:50 AM\n\nWonderful! Glad you loved it.\n\nReply\n\n 63. Kat says\n\nAugust 15, 2020 at 1:03 PM\n\nThank you! I needed this recipe for a crowd\n\nReply\n\n 64. Lisa says\n\nAugust 16, 2020 at 2:22 AM\n\nperfect, That good idea. My friend like these. Thank you for recipe!\n\nReply\n\n 65. Teresa Foster says\n\nAugust 29, 2020 at 6:37 PM\n\nIf your gravy is not brown enough or adding cream or milk makes it too\nlight...Gravy Master. Comes in tiny bottles in the spice area. Add just a tiny\nbit. It does not take much and that little bottle will last a long time. I\nnever make gravy...well except white sauce...without it. With or without\ndrippings.\n\nI love your recipe. As a teenager (and I’m 75) we used to go to a diner and\neat salmon patties and they were always served with brown gravy. Now salmon is\nnever going to make drippings so I have no idea why they were served like\nthis. I’ve never had them without brown gravy. Not in New England anyway.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nAugust 30, 2020 at 11:21 AM\n\nGreat tip!\n\nReply\n\n 66. HEATHER E Bigos says\n\nOctober 21, 2020 at 8:59 AM\n\nHas anyone doubled this recipe and had it work? I haven’t tried it but wanting\nto. Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nOctober 21, 2020 at 11:38 AM\n\nYes, you can double it. Make sure you use a larger saucepan as well.\n\nReply\n\n 67. brooklyn grill says\n\nNovember 30, 2020 at 6:25 PM\n\nWhat a tasty gravy!!!. Thanks for sharing. I think your gravy is very\ndelicious. I will make this recipe for my family and my friend. I hope you\nhave more recipe like this.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nDecember 2, 2020 at 11:44 AM\n\nGlad you enjoyed the recipe!\n\nReply\n\n 68. phx says\n\nDecember 7, 2020 at 9:52 AM\n\nWow, your recipe is so awesome. I have never known this recipe. Thanks for\nsharing. I will try to follow your recipe and I hope it looks delicious as\nyour picture. I will share this recipe for my friends and my family. I think\nthey love it too.\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nDecember 8, 2020 at 11:18 AM\n\nThanks for sharing the love! Let me know what you think after trying it.\n\nReply\n\n 69. Dotti says\n\nJanuary 2, 2021 at 12:55 PM\n\nI had a pork loin but no drippings so I googled “gravy recipe without\ndrippings”, so happy I did! This was so easy and so delicious. I used\nvegetable broth and it was great but I will be trying it with all the\ndifferent broths, with the bacon fat, sausage, caramelizing the onions and all\nthe other suggestions. Thank you so much for posting this recipe, I’ve never\nhad luck with gravies, until now!!! Than you, Dotti\n\nReply\n\n * Carla says\n\nJanuary 3, 2021 at 11:38 AM\n\nWonderful! Glad you enjoyed the gravy recipe.\n\nReply\n\n 70. Elliott says\n\nJanuary 16, 2021 at 4:27 AM\n\nGreat recipe! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, my\nwife and daughter both liked it, which made me happy. 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After posting my What To Do With ...\n\nRead More\n\nCopyright© 2021 · Designed by Deluxe Designs\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://theoddpantry.com/2013/10/01/browned-onion-tomato-gravy-lets-get-this-over-with/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210421112718/https://theoddpantry.com/2013/10/01/browned-onion-tomato-gravy-lets-get-this-over-with/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Browned onion-tomato gravy — let’s get this over with", "passages": [ "Sindhi food has a ton of recipes that start with first making a browned onion- tomato gravy, then putting in whatever edible goodies you find in the fridge that day.", "Browned onion gravy can make anything taste good. Those left over hard-boiled eggs from a week ago? Throw them in. The unidentifiable pulpy vegetable with the brown spots? Cut out the brown spots, throw it in, heat it through, and gloat. Lentils, beans of all descriptions, chicken, dumplings that are fried, dumplings that are boiled, in they go. Call them meatballs or call them koftas, throw them in. You could make a giant batch of the gravy, freeze it in meal-sized portions, thaw and add stuff to it — there you go, your main meal for dinner.", "In fact this gravy is such a magician that it is a bit of a cop-out for an aspiring master chef, and makes me reluctant to use it too often. Think about it — if you are a doctor, how respected would you be if your advice for every ailment is — ‘take two aspirin and call me in the morning’? It might work but it is too easy. But this is still an indispensable skill to have in your Indian cooking repertoire, so let us take our two aspirin and learn to do this right.", "Start with reading this recipe — how to caramelize onions. That is going to be our first step. This recipe makes enough for a base for the main meal for 2 – 4 people.", "Heat oil in a wide thick-bottomed pan. When it shimmers put in the cumin seed; when that sizzles, the onion and caramelize it.", "At this point add the ginger, garlic, chili, and let them cook on medium heat for a couple minutes. Now put in the tomato. Sprinkle some salt over. The thing about the tomato is that is has to liquefy, then mostly dry up. First, the combination of the heat and the salt will make it release its liquid. Then, cook some more on that wide-open pan of yours, and the liquid will evaporate. The remains of the tomato will combine with the caramelized onion to create a rough paste.", "At this point the dry powders can go in. Give them a stir, and then put in some water; the amount depends on what you are trying to use the gravy for, anywhere from half a cup to a cup.", "add garam masala, extra chili in the form of red chili powder, cumin powder, or other spice mixture of your choice", "Mrs Hayley-ann Dunst... on A thousand names for eggp... Hayley-ann Dunstan on A thousand names for eggp... 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Lentils, beans of all descriptions, chicken, dumplings that are fried,\ndumplings that are boiled, in they go. Call them meatballs or call them\nkoftas, throw them in. You could make a giant batch of the gravy, freeze it in\nmeal-sized portions, thaw and add stuff to it — there you go, your main meal\nfor dinner.\n\nIn fact this gravy is such a magician that it is a bit of a cop-out for an\naspiring master chef, and makes me reluctant to use it too often. Think about\nit — if you are a doctor, how respected would you be if your advice for every\nailment is — ‘take two aspirin and call me in the morning’? It might work but\nit is too easy. But this is still an indispensable skill to have in your\nIndian cooking repertoire, so let us take our two aspirin and learn to do this\nright.\n\n### Browned Onion-tomato gravy\n\nStart with reading this recipe — how to caramelize onions. That is going to be\nour first step. This recipe makes enough for a base for the main meal for 2 –\n4 people.\n\nIngredients:\n\n * One medium-large onion, chopped fine, or sliced thin.\n * One large or two small tomatoes, roughly chopped.\n * 3 – 4 large cloves garlic, minced\n * Half inch piece of ginger, minced\n * 1 – 4 serrano chilies to your heat tolerance, sliced\n * Half a teaspoon whole cumin seeds\n * Half a teaspoon coriander powder\n * Quarter teaspoon turmeric\n * Half a teaspoon salt\n * 2 – 3 tablespoons oil\n\nMethod:\n\nHeat oil in a wide thick-bottomed pan. When it shimmers put in the cumin seed;\nwhen that sizzles, the onion and caramelize it.\n\nAt this point add the ginger, garlic, chili, and let them cook on medium heat\nfor a couple minutes. Now put in the tomato. Sprinkle some salt over. The\nthing about the tomato is that is has to liquefy, then mostly dry up. First,\nthe combination of the heat and the salt will make it release its liquid.\nThen, cook some more on that wide-open pan of yours, and the liquid will\nevaporate. The remains of the tomato will combine with the caramelized onion\nto create a rough paste.\n\nBrowned onion tomato gravy\n\nAt this point the dry powders can go in. Give them a stir, and then put in\nsome water; the amount depends on what you are trying to use the gravy for,\nanywhere from half a cup to a cup.\n\nBring the water to a boil, and let it simmer for about 5 – 7 minutes.\n\nThe gravy is basically done. But you can take it into multiple directions from\nhere:\n\n * run it through a blender to get a smoother sauce\n * add some cream or milk to make it creamy\n * or add a cashew puree to make it creamy that way\n * add garam masala, extra chili in the form of red chili powder, cumin powder, or other spice mixture of your choice\n * or use it as is.\n\n### Share this:\n\n * Tweet\n * Share on Tumblr\n * Pocket\n\n * Email\n * Print\n\n### Like this:\n\nLike Loading...\n\n### Related\n\n## 2 thoughts on “Browned onion-tomato gravy — let’s get this over with”\n\n 1. Pingback: The doofus \| The Odd Pantry\n\n 2. Pingback: Garlic-fenugreek gravy with absolutely anything \| The Odd Pantry\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n# Categories\n\n# Find me elsewhere\n\n# Likes\n\n> Likes\n\n# Archives\n\n# Recent posts\n\n * The Sourdough Starter Challenge\n * Bagels in the time of Corona\n * When it comes to no-knead breads, I am a believer\n * Roasted tomato sauce For the Win\n * The Golden Rice explainer\n\n# Recent Comments\n\nSusan Brown on 15 Ways that Indians and Ameri... \n--- \nMrs Hayley-ann Dunst... on A thousand names for eggp... \nHayley-ann Dunstan on A thousand names for eggp... \nKatherine Harriman on Rustic ginger-garlic paste wit... \nA thousand names for... on A thousand names for eggp... \n \n# I would love to hear from you\n\nEmail me at: aneela -at- theoddpantry.com\n\n# Blog Stats\n\n * 190,373 hits\n\n# Meta\n\n * Register\n * Log in\n * Entries feed\n * Comments feed\n * WordPress.com\n\nCreate a free website or blog at WordPress.com.\n\nLoading Comments...\n\nComment\n\n×\n\n<span>%d</span> bloggers like this:\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://wearenotfoodies.com/the-secret-to-making-restaurant-style-curry-at-home/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201112014122/https://wearenotfoodies.com/the-secret-to-making-restaurant-style-curry-at-home/", "parsed_text": { "title": "The secret to making Restaurant Style Curry at home – We are not Foodies", "passages": [ "For years I tried to re-create Indian restaurant curries at home, but they never quite tasted the same. Like most novice curry enthusiasts I started with pre-made curry powders, pastes and then moved onto making my own spice mixtures. I trawled endless curry recipe books, but I still wasn’t happy with my results. The curries tasted good, but they were underwhelming and didn’t match anything I tried in Indian restaurants. It wasn’t until I came to the US, and found that the Indian restaurants curries weren’t as good as back in the UK, that I re-doubled my efforts in trying to re-create BIR (British Indian Restaurant) style curries. After a lot of searching, I stumbled across an on-line discussion about re-creating BIR style curries at home and before long I had hit a goldmine of information.", "The secret I have found to re-create the depth of flavour in British Indian Restaurant Style curries is a base (or gravy) created with carrots and a-lot of onions. This method of cooking doesn’t come from traditional Indian cooking, but was the result of high street restaurants trying to speed up the cooking process. Traditional Indian cooking is very time consuming and labour intensive, and the pre-cooked gravy was the restaurants answer to creating large batches to act as a base for many dishes that could be prepared quickly and easily such as madras, vindaloo, phall, dhansak, jalfrezi, korma, etc. Each restaurant will keep their ‘base’ gravy recipe a secret, but those recipes that have managed to break out into the world are extremely good.", "Method In a large saucepan, add the oil and fry the onions until cooked. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, fenugreek, coriander and cumin, and allow to fry for a minute or so to release the aromatics. Add the peppers, carrots, celery and salt, then cover with the water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for approx. 1 hour, making sure all the vegetables are very soft. Liquidize the mixture with a hand blender or food processor. Re-add the mixture to the pan and cook for another 10 mins. Allow the gravy to cool and then pour into 500ml (pint) freezer bags. The curry base will keep for months in the freezer until needed.", "base, bir, british indian restaurant curry, curries, Curry, curry powder, curry recipes, curry secret, Gravy, recipe for curry, restaurant style curry", "Are you going to do any posts on how to use it in recipes like a madras or korma, etc. ? Would love to make some up and then create an actual curry with it 🙂", "1. * Stuart on June 27, 2012 at 7:33 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nYes Giles, I have a recipes for Madras and Vindaloo using the base sauce coming up soon.", "1. * rich on January 16, 2015 at 12:47 pm\n * #\n * Reply\nhi stuart what type of coconut do you use in the korma desicated or ground ? this seems like a better gravy or easier than i have been making the celery is important too my brother made a large pot just now but he thought bell pepper was scoth bonnet lol looking forward to a firey korma bless him 🙂 korma ,,,base gravy ground almond ,ground coconut ? sugar and cream ,,,what cream do you use cheers rich", "1. * Stuart on January 16, 2015 at 1:49 pm Author\n * #\n * Reply\nrich, The answer to your question is neither 🙂 For the best korma, add coconut milk (full fat) instead for the richest korma you’ve ever had Cheers Stuart", "1. * Olly on September 14, 2018 at 11:41 am\n * #\nThis has blown my mind. I really want to try this ASAP.", "Do you have a recipe for how I can make a Korma once I’ve made the Gravy in this recipe.", "I too moved to America and found myself craving that authentic British takeout curry and I NEED this in my life!", "2. * Stuart on March 7, 2019 at 10:14 am Author\n * #\nHave a look at the newly added BIR Chicken Korma recipe with coconut milk for a really rich, creamy and delicious korma.", "* #\n* Reply\nThis is one of those recipes that I am just bursting to try. Thank you for sharing it.", "I am hanging out to see how you use this gravy base to make some of the well known curries that you have mentioned.", "1. * Stuart on February 8, 2013 at 5:15 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nI have a vindaloo recipe in the queue, so look out for it soon", "1. * Stuart on March 3, 2016 at 1:39 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nPat, Yes it’s here https://wearenotfoodies.com/a-british-indian-classic- chicken-vindaloo-recipe-thanks-to-the-portuguese/", "Top man thanks. I made the base gravy last night (wow! :-)) and can now make my favourite curry. I will let you know how I get on.", "* #\n* Reply\nSkeptical but the sauce is excellent. The nearest thing I have found so far, I’m a Brit living in New York. Let my vitamix run for about a minute to make a very creamy sauce.", "The only thing I’d say is the sauce was green and not traditional brown – I’m pretty sure a single jalapeno wouldn’t make that much difference. That didn’t matter as the flavour was excellent.", "I have read that marinating ingredients overnight is the key to successful BIR cuisine yet did nothing for me. For Korma dishes, most people know that it is Coconut Milk for a truly authentic Thai gravy – Asian curries are typically mild and soupy compared with the kind of Indian raw spice ones you are writing about. The hottest yet richest in flavour Indian curry I have ever eaten was in 2003 at University when a spice-fanatic friend of mine made a tonsil- flaming Biryani using only partially sautéed spice of every hot variety and could not talk for a few days afterwards!. I am pretty sure that restaurants would not just cook their exquisite dishes just using spices, so I shall most definitely follow your Indian gravy recipe to see what occurs – am really desperate to make a proper (authentic) Biryani where I don’t resort to adding gravy granules and Tomato puree to get the right consistency and exact BIR taste.", "1. * Stuart on February 19, 2016 at 1:29 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nGood luck and let us know how you get on", "* #\n* Reply\nI grew up eating British Indian Curry-Canadian style. My mom’s favorite. Well, I made this recipe and it is great. I have been looking for a basic curry sauce to make in a large batch so that I didn’t have to rely on on pre-made. Now I’ve pre-made it myself. This sauce was a bit time consuming to make but so worth the effort. I also wanted a base that had no salt, as my husband can’t have sauce but was wanting curry. I just omitted it, and had a generic good quality curry blend, but not garam masala. I used that. I also liked that this didn’t have tomato as I am having trouble tolerating it lately.", "Froze it in 4 batches. Thawed one batch, added a can of coconut milk chicken veggies, including eggplant, and chicken thighs. We also like pumpkin seeds and raisins. So stewed these all together. Served over a mixed rice pilaf. topped with yougurt, homemade chutney, and coconut. It was really flavorful and delicious. I have enough for a second meal, and 3 more batches frozen in the freezer in the future.", "If you like indian curry, this is a great start or base for a variety of wonderful dishes. Thank you so much.", "1. * Stuart on April 14, 2016 at 1:57 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nThanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it.", "* #\n* Reply\nMust try this soon although the amount of oil looks a bit scary. I like dhansak – is there a follow on for that? Otherwise I will experiment and make it up!", "* #\n* Reply\nCan I please get some reassurance that this will deliver a good BIR curry. I feel this may be too good to be true after the years I’ve spent trying to create a good one at home.", "1. * Stuart on December 29, 2016 at 4:21 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nUsing the base for Madras is as close to any homemade BIR curry that I have found", "1. * melanie on March 23, 2019 at 3:12 pm\n * #\n * Reply\nHi i am new to ur site im trying to get a nice recipe for jalfrezi curry but have no clue how 2 make the base gravy because my jalfrezi is watery any tips on how to get a thick flavoursome sauce ty", "1. * Stuart on April 25, 2019 at 2:23 pm Author\n * #\n * Reply\nHi there, If you follow the recipe above for making a batch of the BIR gravy and then follow this Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe", "1. * Stuart on April 25, 2019 at 2:27 pm Author\n * #\n * Reply\nEventually. The link for Jalfrezi is above in the main post", "* #\n* Reply\nStuart – the BIR gravy is absolutely great. I tried it and my friends thought they were eating a takeaway. I have the second batch simmering now which I keep in the freezer. Saved me a load of money! How much do I owe you?", "1. * Stuart on April 12, 2017 at 4:03 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nGlad to hear it Duncan. You dont’ owe me anything 🙂 just spread the word. Thanks", "* #\n* Reply\nJust made this last night for future endeavors. My onion-loving wife was drooling over the 8 onions (we used sweet variety) when I was cooking them. Great taste, even by itself. BTW, I assumed you wanted the onions translucent when you said “cooked”.", "I’m curious if you developed other recipes using the BIR Base (besides the vindaloo and madras mentioned in other comments) or if you have any advice on how to modify other recipes to use the Base?", "* #\n* Reply\nAfter I make the base, can anyone tell me now to make butter chicken and chicken tikka masala out of it?", "1. * Stuart on August 8, 2017 at 2:16 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nI don’t actually use this BIR Curry Base for Chicken Tikka Masala or Butter Chicken, but use this recipe instead https://wearenotfoodies.com/chicken- tikka-masala-britiains-unoffical-national-dish/", "* #\n* Reply\nJust making my first base and simmering on the stove now. I’m a bit concerned how it’s still very much liquid and not solidified much. Should I add cornflour before blending to thicken?", "1. * Stuart on August 14, 2017 at 1:26 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nYou shouldn’t add cornflour at this stage as this will effect using the sauce in the final dish. Maybe keep it on a gentle simmer to reduce some of the water before blending may help", "* #\n* Reply\nStuart, thankyou so much. I opted to keep cornflour out and let it reduce and it was fine once blended. Made your vindaloo recipe (without the chilli as I’m a wimp!) and it was probably one of the best currys ive ever had! Par boiled some new potatoes so lovely and soft and stir fried some chicken fillets chopped up and I now have enough curry for another meal and about 3 pints of sauce mix plus am marinating some left over chicken pieces in the sauce to have asa lunch snack at work! Might make a prawn one soon. Only downside is the house smells of curry now haha! If you have links to any other curry recipes (I like the aromatic herb Balti types rather than hot) I would much appreciate it. Thank you again for your dedication to finding and testing this recipe- so glad I made the effort and got the sauce underway. Definitely one to do again!", "1. * Stuart on September 2, 2017 at 9:24 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nThere are a couple of links for Madras and Vindaloo in the post that use this BIR Curry Base", "* #\n* Reply\nHi . I have just made your sauce and will be making a Jalfrazi today. I do not know when to add my sauce mix. I mean do I just go ahead and make my normal Jalfrazi with chicken, bell peppers, onions, spices etc and then add the sauce at the end. Or do i leave out some of the ingredients of the curry as most of the ingredients of the Jalfrazi are already in the paste? Could you advise please? Nick", "* #\n* Reply\nI love this curry base! I have one question. What form should the fenugreek be in? I only have fenugreek seeds.", "1. * Stuart on December 13, 2017 at 2:12 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nThis recipe uses dried fenugreek leaves, not the seeds. Unfortunately they are different flavours, so not really a substitute.", "* #\n* Reply\nHey I’m just wondering how you achieved the colour in you picture without tomato puree. I’m just assuming that no tomato puree and the turmeric would make it yellow like most base gravy.", "1. * Stuart on March 25, 2018 at 7:26 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nI think the colour in the photo might have been from the lighting when the photo was taken or maybe they were particularly orange carrots.", "* #\n* Reply\nWhat would i need to add to make a British Indian curry that you usually find under the “Traditional” (traditional english that is) menu.", "I usually just have a “Medium Curry” with Chicken Tikka (not chicken tikka masala). I have not tried this recipe specifically, but other curry bases i have tried have ended up nowhere near that “Medium Curry” taste you get at an Indian restaurant.", "Is this base close to that Medium Curry taste or does more needed to be added, and if so. what?", "1. * Stuart on March 25, 2018 at 7:24 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nHave a look at some of the other curries that I mention in the post such as Madras. If you follow that recipe, but add less chilli powder, you should get something similar to a ‘generic’ British Medium curry", "Can you tell me how many portions this curry base recipe will cater for? I want to cook for a party of 8 or so.", "1. * Stuart on March 25, 2018 at 7:35 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nRoughly the BIR sauce recipe makes about 3 portions to use to make 3 curries to serve between 4 and 6 people", "* #\n* Reply\nStuart, my husband has made the sauce bu het is bewildered because it is not as flavoursome as he hoped, also very very liquid.", "1. * Stuart on March 25, 2018 at 7:19 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nI’ve made this many, many times and can only think that the size of your onions and/or might have been a bit on the small side. If you make again, the add less water bit by bit.", "* #\n* Reply\nI prepared the base in an entirely different, and likely better, way. Finely had a reason to put a dishwasher safe juice to good use. I washed, peeled and juiced all the veggies and removed the scum on top. I tend took 3/4 of the juice and added all spices and put it in a blender at medium-high speed. Once again, more scum was produced and during the skimming process, unavoidably the surface spice was removed. I then took a 946ml container of chicken stock, 250ml of water, and all the produced juice. This time I decided to manually whisk it in a large bowl and hopefully dissolve some of the remaining spice. I thought when I added 250ml of water and whisked that via smell, this was it. I then took a large rectangle glass tupperware where I would store the 4 freezer bags of base, and then put it in the freezer. Everything left raw, so then when you go to use it, its as fresh and nutrition as physically possible. I used a whole garlic bulb, and slightly larger ginger chunk (since I judged that garlic has more water than ginger; don’t know if its true or not, but anecdotally it looked true). And voila. I have yet used it, but I am so excited. Thanks very much for this. I will share some of my creations which will include my favorite indian recipe/sauce; chicken korma. It’s already awesome without this base. Just wait a few weeks.", "* #\n* Reply\nHello, where is the korma recipe with the base? And other recipes with the base, because I don’t know the ratio of the base and recipe sauce, I can’t find it. Cheers, the Aussie lover of curry.", "* #\n* Reply\nHi, thanks for the recipe. I really think it’s worth specifying fenugreek leaves in the ingredients as I made this using ground seeds and only discovered it should have been leaves when casually browsing the comments.", "1. * Stuart on September 12, 2018 at 3:52 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nThanks for that. I’ve updated it to specify leaves in case people don’t know what kasuri methi is", "1. * Paul on September 25, 2018 at 2:30 pm\n * #\n * Reply\nI made it with the seeds and thought it was fantastic. I can’t wait to try it again with the leaves instead. Cheers.", "* #\n* Reply\nStuart, Such devotion to the curry cause. Thank you. I am surprised that there are no tomatoes in the based, which is common in Asia.", "1. * Stuart on February 12, 2019 at 10:47 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nThe difference is that this is a BIR (British Indian Restaurant) curry and is different to the original dishes in South East Asia.", "Ginger, onions, garlic, turmeric , garam masala.. I tend to use half a tin of chopped tomatoes... Tomatoes aren’t traditional many Indians started using that when they came to the UK.", "Also Indian cooking at home doesn’t have to be complicated at all. It depends where you’re from... In Punjab for example our home made food is relatively simple when compared with other parts of India.", "1. * Stuart on February 12, 2019 at 10:48 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nThanks for that. The thing is that this for a BIR (British Indian Restaurant) curry and is different to curries from India.", "* #\n* Reply\nomg. I am so glad I found this. I came across a BIR video on youtube and the people kept asking WHERE IS YOUR GRAVY. and I was like, if you make it from scratch, WHAT gravy are they talking about. I had no idea some people, and restaurants, start with a gravy base. I have to admit I was suspicious myself doing my own indian-style cooking. very often I kept thinking, well dang, this seems like the same damn ingredients every single time! just a tamarind here, a coconut milk there, to make it a different curry. and now you’re saying I was right! lol. I have had the same attitude/discovery regarding other tomato based dishes. use the same base for a cacciatore or a cioppino or a mexican fricasee. but then I have to ask, after using the base, do I add MORE of the same ingredients? well, I guess it’s all about taste, right? thanks for this article.", "* #\n* Reply\nHi there Stuart! A fine name! My granddad’s name was Stuart. Do you have any vegetarian recipes I can adapt using your excellent sauce recipe here? I am quite partial to channa masala. Thank you!!", "* #\n* Reply\nI have just stumbled across this site and would welcome some advice please! I have to make a curry for 60 people for Friday night – the number doesn’t phase me but the type of curry does. I will go for medium heat! I have never used BIR before and the recipe given above would the base for how many portions roughly please? I plan to start work on this Wednesday and have a chef friend boning out chicken thighs/legs – although what quantity of meat would you suggest? I will bulk out with veg to keep costs down so a chicken and veg curry! All recommendations greatly accepted. Thank you!", "1. * Stuart on November 6, 2018 at 3:05 pm Author\n * #\n * Reply\nJessie, Interesting question. I’ve never really cooked for that many people before, but you need to be careful when multiplying recipes, especially spices, liquid and cooking times. This BIR base sauce recipe makes roughly 3 portions (1 pint), which when each portion is used to make a curry, e.g. Madras, it will feed between 4 to 6 people generously. So for 60 people you will need to multiply the BIR sauce recipe by 3 or 5. I hope that helps and good luck.", "I’m just about to have a crack at this sauce and have one query. Can I just check about the fenugreek leaves – is that fresh or dried ? I know dried are a lot stronger than fresh so it could make a big difference", "1. * Stuart on February 12, 2019 at 10:33 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nThe recipe is for dried fenugreek leaves. Note that 1 tsp of dried fenugreek leaves will be roughly 1 tbsp of fresh", "* #\n* Reply\nI made your BIR curry base. I don’t like anything screaming hot but this is very mild. Suggestions for which spice(s) to increase to make it spicier? TM", "1. * Stuart on April 19, 2019 at 11:04 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nYou need to use the base sauce to create a curry, not just eat the base itself. There are a few links on the page for recipes such as Madras, Vindaloo & Korma to try", "* #\n* Reply\nThanks for the recipe. Mine was a tiny bit bitter but I just used dried fenugreek from Asda so not sure whether it was leaves or seeds. Might that be the problem. I’m still going to use it to make a Korma though. It looks very authentic so far.", "* #\n* Reply\nDo you have a link for a biryani please,I absolutely love this site I have made several of your recipes and I must say they are pretty amazing,thankyou.", "* #\n* Reply\nHi, i tried to make the curry gravy and it turned out to be absolutely perfect! Tasted great and had a good consistency. But the 3rd time of making it on wards it always turns out very watery and i really can’t work out what i have done differently. I thought maybe it was the onions adding water?? What do you think?", "* #\n* Reply\nIf you split the recipe by 4, and add a can of tomatos, you’ve got a curry instead of a base gravy. I don’t see the point...", "1. * Stuart on April 24, 2020 at 10:16 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nActually why we create a base gravy is because we are trying to recreate British Indian Restaurant curries and this is what they do for speed and efficiency. So you could just split the recipe and add a tin of tomatoes to make a curry, but it wouldn’t be a BIR curry.", "* #\n* Reply\nI have never attempted to make any curry dish before. I found out that Brits make the best curry because I used to work at a British army base in Canada. Do you think it would make a big difference if I used canola oil instead of vegetable oil?", "1. * Stuart on March 30, 2020 at 10:13 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\nDon’t worry too much. It does add a bit to the flavour, but the overall BIR Base is good enough without it.", "* #\n* Reply\nI was sceptical about trying this because like most we never seem to get the results we want, however I followed the recipe and instructions to the letter with the exception of halving the salt – the results wow! Incredibly authentic British Indian curry! I have since made Madras several times and I like the fact i am getting consistent results, I have also ventured to the vindaloo and again the results were incredible – next i will try Korma and jalfrezi, I have given out to several people who regularly buy takeaways and the feedback is wow! That is better than a takeaway! Why I asked? Because you can taste all the spices and flavours is the answer! Thank you for sharing this magnificent recipe and method Stuart!", "Thanks for visiting. We know you love curry, but before you go, take a look at some other curry recipes.", "The cookie settings on this website are set to \"allow cookies\" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click \"Accept\" below then you are consenting to this." ] }, "parsed_md": "The secret to making Restaurant Style Curry at home – We are not Foodies\n\nDate Crystals, A Versatile Natural Sweetener\n\nHomemade Lemonade – Memories of summers gone by\n\nJun 27\n\n# The secret to making Restaurant Style Curry at home\n\n * By Stuart in Recipe, Soup, Sauce & Gravy\n\nFor years I tried to re-create Indian restaurant curries at home, but they\nnever quite tasted the same. Like most novice curry enthusiasts I started with\npre-made curry powders, pastes and then moved onto making my own spice\nmixtures. I trawled endless curry recipe books, but I still wasn’t happy with\nmy results. The curries tasted good, but they were underwhelming and didn’t\nmatch anything I tried in Indian restaurants. It wasn’t until I came to the\nUS, and found that the Indian restaurants curries weren’t as good as back in\nthe UK, that I re-doubled my efforts in trying to re-create BIR (British\nIndian Restaurant) style curries. After a lot of searching, I stumbled across\nan on-line discussion about re-creating BIR style curries at home and before\nlong I had hit a goldmine of information.\n\nBritish Indian Restaurant Style Curry Base\n\nThe secret I have found to re-create the depth of flavour in British Indian\nRestaurant Style curries is a base (or gravy) created with carrots and a-lot\nof onions. This method of cooking doesn’t come from traditional Indian\ncooking, but was the result of high street restaurants trying to speed up the\ncooking process. Traditional Indian cooking is very time consuming and labour\nintensive, and the pre-cooked gravy was the restaurants answer to creating\nlarge batches to act as a base for many dishes that could be prepared quickly\nand easily such as madras, vindaloo, phall, dhansak, jalfrezi, korma, etc.\nEach restaurant will keep their ‘base’ gravy recipe a secret, but those\nrecipes that have managed to break out into the world are extremely good.\n\nHomemade Curry Secret Spices\n\n## British Indian Restaurant Style Curry Base (or gravy)\n\nTotal time: 1 hour 20 min\n\nIngredients\n\n * 8 medium onions, chopped\n * 2 large carrots, chopped\n * 1 large green bell pepper, chopped\n * 2 sticks of celery, chopped\n * 300ml (10 fl oz) of vegetable oil\n * 1 tbsp fresh ginger purée\n * 1 tbsp garlic purée\n * 1 tbsp ground turmeric\n * 1 tbsp garam masala\n * 1 tbsp ground cumin\n * 1 tbsp ground coriander\n * 1 tbsp fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)\n * 1 tbsp salt\n * 1.5 litres (50fl oz) of water\n\nMethod In a large saucepan, add the oil and fry the onions until cooked. Add\nthe garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, fenugreek, coriander and cumin,\nand allow to fry for a minute or so to release the aromatics. Add the peppers,\ncarrots, celery and salt, then cover with the water. Bring to a boil and then\nreduce to a simmer for approx. 1 hour, making sure all the vegetables are very\nsoft. Liquidize the mixture with a hand blender or food processor. Re-add the\nmixture to the pan and cook for another 10 mins. Allow the gravy to cool and\nthen pour into 500ml (pint) freezer bags. The curry base will keep for months\nin the freezer until needed.\n\n * Garam Masala\n\n * Fenugreek (Kasuri Methi)\n\n * Microplane Fine Grater\n\n * An Insiders Expose of BIR Cookery\n\n * base, bir, british indian restaurant curry, curries, Curry, curry powder, curry recipes, curry secret, Gravy, recipe for curry, restaurant style curry\n\n#### 77 comments\n\nSkip to comment form\n\n 1. * Giles @anyone4seonds on June 27, 2012 at 7:26 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nGreat post! One I will have to try.\n\nAre you going to do any posts on how to use it in recipes like a madras or\nkorma, etc. ? Would love to make some up and then create an actual curry with\nit 🙂\n\n 1. * Stuart on June 27, 2012 at 7:33 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nYes Giles, I have a recipes for Madras and Vindaloo using the base sauce\ncoming up soon.\n\n 1. * rich on January 16, 2015 at 12:47 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nhi stuart what type of coconut do you use in the korma desicated or ground ?\nthis seems like a better gravy or easier than i have been making the celery is\nimportant too my brother made a large pot just now but he thought bell pepper\nwas scoth bonnet lol looking forward to a firey korma bless him 🙂 korma\n,,,base gravy ground almond ,ground coconut ? sugar and cream ,,,what cream do\nyou use cheers rich\n\n 1. * Stuart on January 16, 2015 at 1:49 pm Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nrich, The answer to your question is neither 🙂 For the best korma, add coconut\nmilk (full fat) instead for the richest korma you’ve ever had Cheers Stuart\n\n 1. * Olly on September 14, 2018 at 11:41 am\n * #\n\nThis has blown my mind. I really want to try this ASAP.\n\nDo you have a recipe for how I can make a Korma once I’ve made the Gravy in\nthis recipe.\n\nI too moved to America and found myself craving that authentic British takeout\ncurry and I NEED this in my life!\n\n 2. * Stuart on March 7, 2019 at 10:14 am Author\n * #\n\nHave a look at the newly added BIR Chicken Korma recipe with coconut milk for\na really rich, creamy and delicious korma.\n\n 2. * Marlene Bertrand on June 27, 2012 at 5:29 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nThis is one of those recipes that I am just bursting to try. Thank you for\nsharing it.\n\n 3. * John Marquez on February 3, 2013 at 2:55 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi Stuart,\n\nI am hanging out to see how you use this gravy base to make some of the well\nknown curries that you have mentioned.\n\nThe suspense is killing me.\n\nRegards John\n\n 1. * Stuart on February 8, 2013 at 5:15 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI have a vindaloo recipe in the queue, so look out for it soon\n\n 1. * Pat on March 2, 2016 at 12:58 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi,\n\nDid you ever get to post the vindaloo recipe? I’m really anxious to try it.\n\nThanks,\n\nPat\n\n 1. * Stuart on March 3, 2016 at 1:39 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nPat, Yes it’s here https://wearenotfoodies.com/a-british-indian-classic-\nchicken-vindaloo-recipe-thanks-to-the-portuguese/\n\n 1. * Pat on March 3, 2016 at 1:56 pm\n * #\n\nHi Stuart,\n\nTop man thanks. I made the base gravy last night (wow! :-)) and can now make\nmy favourite curry. I will let you know how I get on.\n\nPat\n\n 4. * Geoff on August 25, 2013 at 9:40 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nSkeptical but the sauce is excellent. The nearest thing I have found so far,\nI’m a Brit living in New York. Let my vitamix run for about a minute to make a\nvery creamy sauce.\n\nI added to a fresh jalapeno to the stew mix to get the initial heat going.\n\nThe only thing I’d say is the sauce was green and not traditional brown – I’m\npretty sure a single jalapeno wouldn’t make that much difference. That didn’t\nmatter as the flavour was excellent.\n\n 5. * shikira on February 18, 2016 at 9:11 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nWonderful article!.\n\nI have read that marinating ingredients overnight is the key to successful BIR\ncuisine yet did nothing for me. For Korma dishes, most people know that it is\nCoconut Milk for a truly authentic Thai gravy – Asian curries are typically\nmild and soupy compared with the kind of Indian raw spice ones you are writing\nabout. The hottest yet richest in flavour Indian curry I have ever eaten was\nin 2003 at University when a spice-fanatic friend of mine made a tonsil-\nflaming Biryani using only partially sautéed spice of every hot variety and\ncould not talk for a few days afterwards!. I am pretty sure that restaurants\nwould not just cook their exquisite dishes just using spices, so I shall most\ndefinitely follow your Indian gravy recipe to see what occurs – am really\ndesperate to make a proper (authentic) Biryani where I don’t resort to adding\ngravy granules and Tomato puree to get the right consistency and exact BIR\ntaste.\n\n 1. * Stuart on February 19, 2016 at 1:29 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nGood luck and let us know how you get on\n\n 6. * Judy on April 14, 2016 at 12:00 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI grew up eating British Indian Curry-Canadian style. My mom’s favorite. Well,\nI made this recipe and it is great. I have been looking for a basic curry\nsauce to make in a large batch so that I didn’t have to rely on on pre-made.\nNow I’ve pre-made it myself. This sauce was a bit time consuming to make but\nso worth the effort. I also wanted a base that had no salt, as my husband\ncan’t have sauce but was wanting curry. I just omitted it, and had a generic\ngood quality curry blend, but not garam masala. I used that. I also liked that\nthis didn’t have tomato as I am having trouble tolerating it lately.\n\nFroze it in 4 batches. Thawed one batch, added a can of coconut milk chicken\nveggies, including eggplant, and chicken thighs. We also like pumpkin seeds\nand raisins. So stewed these all together. Served over a mixed rice pilaf.\ntopped with yougurt, homemade chutney, and coconut. It was really flavorful\nand delicious. I have enough for a second meal, and 3 more batches frozen in\nthe freezer in the future.\n\nIf you like indian curry, this is a great start or base for a variety of\nwonderful dishes. Thank you so much.\n\n 1. * Stuart on April 14, 2016 at 1:57 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nThanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it.\n\n 1. * Elly on May 4, 2016 at 1:45 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi Stuart,\n\nWhere can I find the madras recipe?\n\nThanks\n\n 1. * Stuart on May 4, 2016 at 2:36 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi Elly,\n\nThe link for Madras is in the 2nd paragraph of the article above. I hope this\nhelps.\n\nStu\n\n 7. * Brian Snow on June 10, 2016 at 12:47 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nMust try this soon although the amount of oil looks a bit scary. I like\ndhansak – is there a follow on for that? Otherwise I will experiment and make\nit up!\n\n 8. * Derek on October 3, 2016 at 8:58 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nThanks, after 45 years I have finally made a Indian restaurant style curry.\n\n 9. * Matt on December 24, 2016 at 12:53 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nCan I please get some reassurance that this will deliver a good BIR curry. I\nfeel this may be too good to be true after the years I’ve spent trying to\ncreate a good one at home.\n\n 1. * Stuart on December 29, 2016 at 4:21 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nUsing the base for Madras is as close to any homemade BIR curry that I have\nfound\n\n 1. * melanie on March 23, 2019 at 3:12 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi i am new to ur site im trying to get a nice recipe for jalfrezi curry but\nhave no clue how 2 make the base gravy because my jalfrezi is watery any tips\non how to get a thick flavoursome sauce ty\n\n 1. * Stuart on April 25, 2019 at 2:23 pm Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi there, If you follow the recipe above for making a batch of the BIR gravy\nand then follow this Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe\n\n 10. * Stephen on February 1, 2017 at 6:11 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi,\n\nDid you ever post a recipe for the other curries mentioned e.g. jalfrezi?\n\nStephen\n\n 1. * Stuart on April 25, 2019 at 2:27 pm Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nEventually. The link for Jalfrezi is above in the main post\n\n 11. * Duncan on April 12, 2017 at 3:19 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nStuart – the BIR gravy is absolutely great. I tried it and my friends thought\nthey were eating a takeaway. I have the second batch simmering now which I\nkeep in the freezer. Saved me a load of money! How much do I owe you?\n\n 1. * Stuart on April 12, 2017 at 4:03 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nGlad to hear it Duncan. You dont’ owe me anything 🙂 just spread the word.\nThanks\n\n 12. * Darren on June 5, 2017 at 9:42 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nJust made this last night for future endeavors. My onion-loving wife was\ndrooling over the 8 onions (we used sweet variety) when I was cooking them.\nGreat taste, even by itself. BTW, I assumed you wanted the onions translucent\nwhen you said “cooked”.\n\nI’m curious if you developed other recipes using the BIR Base (besides the\nvindaloo and madras mentioned in other comments) or if you have any advice on\nhow to modify other recipes to use the Base?\n\nThanks for your hard work.\n\n 13. * Amy on August 7, 2017 at 8:43 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nAfter I make the base, can anyone tell me now to make butter chicken and\nchicken tikka masala out of it?\n\n 1. * Stuart on August 8, 2017 at 2:16 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI don’t actually use this BIR Curry Base for Chicken Tikka Masala or Butter\nChicken, but use this recipe instead https://wearenotfoodies.com/chicken-\ntikka-masala-britiains-unoffical-national-dish/\n\n 14. * David Leicester on August 13, 2017 at 12:40 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nJust making my first base and simmering on the stove now. I’m a bit concerned\nhow it’s still very much liquid and not solidified much. Should I add\ncornflour before blending to thicken?\n\n 1. * Stuart on August 14, 2017 at 1:26 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nYou shouldn’t add cornflour at this stage as this will effect using the sauce\nin the final dish. Maybe keep it on a gentle simmer to reduce some of the\nwater before blending may help\n\n 15. * David Leicester on August 14, 2017 at 5:56 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nStuart, thankyou so much. I opted to keep cornflour out and let it reduce and\nit was fine once blended. Made your vindaloo recipe (without the chilli as I’m\na wimp!) and it was probably one of the best currys ive ever had! Par boiled\nsome new potatoes so lovely and soft and stir fried some chicken fillets\nchopped up and I now have enough curry for another meal and about 3 pints of\nsauce mix plus am marinating some left over chicken pieces in the sauce to\nhave asa lunch snack at work! Might make a prawn one soon. Only downside is\nthe house smells of curry now haha! If you have links to any other curry\nrecipes (I like the aromatic herb Balti types rather than hot) I would much\nappreciate it. Thank you again for your dedication to finding and testing this\nrecipe- so glad I made the effort and got the sauce underway. Definitely one\nto do again!\n\n 16. * James on September 2, 2017 at 9:14 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nhow do you incorporate the base sauce into a curry recipe\n\n 1. * Stuart on September 2, 2017 at 9:24 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nThere are a couple of links for Madras and Vindaloo in the post that use this\nBIR Curry Base\n\n 17. * Nick on December 10, 2017 at 7:53 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi . I have just made your sauce and will be making a Jalfrazi today. I do not\nknow when to add my sauce mix. I mean do I just go ahead and make my normal\nJalfrazi with chicken, bell peppers, onions, spices etc and then add the sauce\nat the end. Or do i leave out some of the ingredients of the curry as most of\nthe ingredients of the Jalfrazi are already in the paste? Could you advise\nplease? Nick\n\n 1. * Stuart on December 10, 2017 at 8:01 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi Nick,\n\nI would just cook you Jalfrazi as you would normally and add the BIR gravy\nafterwards. Hope that helps\n\n 18. * Aisling on December 12, 2017 at 2:30 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI love this curry base! I have one question. What form should the fenugreek be\nin? I only have fenugreek seeds.\n\nAisling.\n\n 1. * Stuart on December 13, 2017 at 2:12 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nThis recipe uses dried fenugreek leaves, not the seeds. Unfortunately they are\ndifferent flavours, so not really a substitute.\n\n 19. * Ryan Steele on January 4, 2018 at 6:51 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHey I’m just wondering how you achieved the colour in you picture without\ntomato puree. I’m just assuming that no tomato puree and the turmeric would\nmake it yellow like most base gravy.\n\n 1. * Stuart on March 25, 2018 at 7:26 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI think the colour in the photo might have been from the lighting when the\nphoto was taken or maybe they were particularly orange carrots.\n\n 20. * Daniel on January 20, 2018 at 2:02 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nWhat would i need to add to make a British Indian curry that you usually find\nunder the “Traditional” (traditional english that is) menu.\n\nI usually just have a “Medium Curry” with Chicken Tikka (not chicken tikka\nmasala). I have not tried this recipe specifically, but other curry bases i\nhave tried have ended up nowhere near that “Medium Curry” taste you get at an\nIndian restaurant.\n\nIs this base close to that Medium Curry taste or does more needed to be added,\nand if so. what?\n\nThanks\n\n 1. * Stuart on March 25, 2018 at 7:24 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHave a look at some of the other curries that I mention in the post such as\nMadras. If you follow that recipe, but add less chilli powder, you should get\nsomething similar to a ‘generic’ British Medium curry\n\n 21. * julian morgan on January 23, 2018 at 9:51 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi Stuart,\n\nCan you tell me how many portions this curry base recipe will cater for? I\nwant to cook for a party of 8 or so.\n\nCheers Jools\n\n 1. * Stuart on March 25, 2018 at 7:35 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nRoughly the BIR sauce recipe makes about 3 portions to use to make 3 curries\nto serve between 4 and 6 people\n\n 22. * Chrissy on February 14, 2018 at 12:49 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nStuart, my husband has made the sauce bu het is bewildered because it is not\nas flavoursome as he hoped, also very very liquid.\n\nI think 1.5 litres is too much water.\n\nAlso, you didn’t specify which kind of fenugreek. Suddenly, on reading\ncomments, we find you recommend leaves! Naughty boy.\n\nWe will probably have another go at this. We’re Brits living in Britain so\nthere’s a lot at stake!\n\n 1. * Stuart on March 25, 2018 at 7:19 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI’ve made this many, many times and can only think that the size of your\nonions and/or might have been a bit on the small side. If you make again, the\nadd less water bit by bit.\n\n 23. * eric on June 20, 2018 at 10:54 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI prepared the base in an entirely different, and likely better, way. Finely\nhad a reason to put a dishwasher safe juice to good use. I washed, peeled and\njuiced all the veggies and removed the scum on top. I tend took 3/4 of the\njuice and added all spices and put it in a blender at medium-high speed. Once\nagain, more scum was produced and during the skimming process, unavoidably the\nsurface spice was removed. I then took a 946ml container of chicken stock,\n250ml of water, and all the produced juice. This time I decided to manually\nwhisk it in a large bowl and hopefully dissolve some of the remaining spice. I\nthought when I added 250ml of water and whisked that via smell, this was it. I\nthen took a large rectangle glass tupperware where I would store the 4 freezer\nbags of base, and then put it in the freezer. Everything left raw, so then\nwhen you go to use it, its as fresh and nutrition as physically possible. I\nused a whole garlic bulb, and slightly larger ginger chunk (since I judged\nthat garlic has more water than ginger; don’t know if its true or not, but\nanecdotally it looked true). And voila. I have yet used it, but I am so\nexcited. Thanks very much for this. I will share some of my creations which\nwill include my favorite indian recipe/sauce; chicken korma. It’s already\nawesome without this base. Just wait a few weeks.\n\n 24. * Kia on July 8, 2018 at 1:45 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHello, where is the korma recipe with the base? And other recipes with the\nbase, because I don’t know the ratio of the base and recipe sauce, I can’t\nfind it. Cheers, the Aussie lover of curry.\n\n 25. * Barry on August 20, 2018 at 5:03 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi, thanks for the recipe. I really think it’s worth specifying fenugreek\nleaves in the ingredients as I made this using ground seeds and only\ndiscovered it should have been leaves when casually browsing the comments.\n\n 1. * Stuart on September 12, 2018 at 3:52 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nThanks for that. I’ve updated it to specify leaves in case people don’t know\nwhat kasuri methi is\n\n 1. * Paul on September 25, 2018 at 2:30 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI made it with the seeds and thought it was fantastic. I can’t wait to try it\nagain with the leaves instead. Cheers.\n\n 26. * Sean on September 20, 2018 at 8:39 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nStuart, Such devotion to the curry cause. Thank you. I am surprised that there\nare no tomatoes in the based, which is common in Asia.\n\n 1. * Stuart on February 12, 2019 at 10:47 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nThe difference is that this is a BIR (British Indian Restaurant) curry and is\ndifferent to the original dishes in South East Asia.\n\n 27. * Kiran Randhawa on October 1, 2018 at 2:01 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nYou’re sort of almost there. :/\n\nThe gravy you speak of is known as the Tarka.\n\nGinger, onions, garlic, turmeric , garam masala.. I tend to use half a tin of\nchopped tomatoes... Tomatoes aren’t traditional many Indians started using\nthat when they came to the UK.\n\nWe don’t generally use Carrots or Celery.\n\nAlso Indian cooking at home doesn’t have to be complicated at all. It depends\nwhere you’re from... In Punjab for example our home made food is relatively\nsimple when compared with other parts of India.\n\n 1. * Stuart on February 12, 2019 at 10:48 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nThanks for that. The thing is that this for a BIR (British Indian Restaurant)\ncurry and is different to curries from India.\n\n 28. * Felipe on October 14, 2018 at 10:58 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nomg. I am so glad I found this. I came across a BIR video on youtube and the\npeople kept asking WHERE IS YOUR GRAVY. and I was like, if you make it from\nscratch, WHAT gravy are they talking about. I had no idea some people, and\nrestaurants, start with a gravy base. I have to admit I was suspicious myself\ndoing my own indian-style cooking. very often I kept thinking, well dang, this\nseems like the same damn ingredients every single time! just a tamarind here,\na coconut milk there, to make it a different curry. and now you’re saying I\nwas right! lol. I have had the same attitude/discovery regarding other tomato\nbased dishes. use the same base for a cacciatore or a cioppino or a mexican\nfricasee. but then I have to ask, after using the base, do I add MORE of the\nsame ingredients? well, I guess it’s all about taste, right? thanks for this\narticle.\n\n 29. * Alison on November 1, 2018 at 3:03 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi there Stuart! A fine name! My granddad’s name was Stuart. Do you have any\nvegetarian recipes I can adapt using your excellent sauce recipe here? I am\nquite partial to channa masala. Thank you!!\n\n 30. * JessieD on November 5, 2018 at 4:16 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI have just stumbled across this site and would welcome some advice please! I\nhave to make a curry for 60 people for Friday night – the number doesn’t phase\nme but the type of curry does. I will go for medium heat! I have never used\nBIR before and the recipe given above would the base for how many portions\nroughly please? I plan to start work on this Wednesday and have a chef friend\nboning out chicken thighs/legs – although what quantity of meat would you\nsuggest? I will bulk out with veg to keep costs down so a chicken and veg\ncurry! All recommendations greatly accepted. Thank you!\n\n 1. * Stuart on November 6, 2018 at 3:05 pm Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nJessie, Interesting question. I’ve never really cooked for that many people\nbefore, but you need to be careful when multiplying recipes, especially\nspices, liquid and cooking times. This BIR base sauce recipe makes roughly 3\nportions (1 pint), which when each portion is used to make a curry, e.g.\nMadras, it will feed between 4 to 6 people generously. So for 60 people you\nwill need to multiply the BIR sauce recipe by 3 or 5. I hope that helps and\ngood luck.\n\n 31. * JonS on February 11, 2019 at 7:13 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi Stuart\n\nI’m just about to have a crack at this sauce and have one query. Can I just\ncheck about the fenugreek leaves – is that fresh or dried ? I know dried are a\nlot stronger than fresh so it could make a big difference\n\nThanks\n\n 1. * Stuart on February 12, 2019 at 10:33 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nThe recipe is for dried fenugreek leaves. Note that 1 tsp of dried fenugreek\nleaves will be roughly 1 tbsp of fresh\n\n 32. * TM/TGM on February 23, 2019 at 2:10 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI made your BIR curry base. I don’t like anything screaming hot but this is\nvery mild. Suggestions for which spice(s) to increase to make it spicier? TM\n\n 1. * Stuart on April 19, 2019 at 11:04 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nYou need to use the base sauce to create a curry, not just eat the base\nitself. There are a few links on the page for recipes such as Madras, Vindaloo\n& Korma to try\n\n 33. * Julie on April 16, 2019 at 4:19 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nThanks for the recipe. Mine was a tiny bit bitter but I just used dried\nfenugreek from Asda so not sure whether it was leaves or seeds. Might that be\nthe problem. I’m still going to use it to make a Korma though. It looks very\nauthentic so far.\n\n 34. * Maxine on August 20, 2019 at 9:46 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nDo you have a link for a biryani please,I absolutely love this site I have\nmade several of your recipes and I must say they are pretty amazing,thankyou.\n\n 35. * rob on September 6, 2019 at 5:09 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nhow do make it mild medium or hot?\n\n 36. * TERRY OLIVER on September 29, 2019 at 10:57 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nHi, i tried to make the curry gravy and it turned out to be absolutely\nperfect! Tasted great and had a good consistency. But the 3rd time of making\nit on wards it always turns out very watery and i really can’t work out what i\nhave done differently. I thought maybe it was the onions adding water?? What\ndo you think?\n\n 37. * Simon Kui on January 19, 2020 at 7:24 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nIf you split the recipe by 4, and add a can of tomatos, you’ve got a curry\ninstead of a base gravy. I don’t see the point...\n\n 1. * Stuart on April 24, 2020 at 10:16 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nActually why we create a base gravy is because we are trying to recreate\nBritish Indian Restaurant curries and this is what they do for speed and\nefficiency. So you could just split the recipe and add a tin of tomatoes to\nmake a curry, but it wouldn’t be a BIR curry.\n\n 38. * Steve on January 20, 2020 at 4:17 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI have never attempted to make any curry dish before. I found out that Brits\nmake the best curry because I used to work at a British army base in Canada.\nDo you think it would make a big difference if I used canola oil instead of\nvegetable oil?\n\n 1. * Stuart on March 30, 2020 at 10:15 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nNot at all\n\n 39. * Valda Williams on March 30, 2020 at 8:36 am\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI DONT HAVE ANY FUENGREEK LEAVES, CAN I USE ANYTHING ELSE. THANKS\n\n 1. * Stuart on March 30, 2020 at 10:13 am Author\n * #\n * Reply\n\nDon’t worry too much. It does add a bit to the flavour, but the overall BIR\nBase is good enough without it.\n\n 40. * Paul Maloney on July 18, 2020 at 12:19 pm\n * #\n * Reply\n\nI was sceptical about trying this because like most we never seem to get the\nresults we want, however I followed the recipe and instructions to the letter\nwith the exception of halving the salt – the results wow! Incredibly authentic\nBritish Indian curry! I have since made Madras several times and I like the\nfact i am getting consistent results, I have also ventured to the vindaloo and\nagain the results were incredible – next i will try Korma and jalfrezi, I have\ngiven out to several people who regularly buy takeaways and the feedback is\nwow! That is better than a takeaway! Why I asked? Because you can taste all\nthe spices and flavours is the answer! 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Add the onions with a pinch of salt and cook for 10-15 mins until really soft. Meanwhile, make up the stuffing following pack instructions, adding the sage. Scoop out a quarter of the onions and add these to the stuffing mixture, too – leave the rest in the pan for the gravy. Heat oven to 230C/210C fan/gas 8.", "Shape the stuffing into 8 walnut-sized balls. Pour the remaining oil into a large roasting tin or dish and brush it all over the bottom and sides. Add the sausages and stuffing balls, and cook for 15 mins.", "Remove the tin from the oven, loosen the sausages and stuffing from the bottom of the tin if they are sticking, then pour over the rested batter. Return the tin to the oven on a middle-high shelf, but give it space to rise. Bake for 35-40 mins until puffed and golden – don’t be tempted to open the oven door any earlier or the batter might sink.", "While the toad-in-the-hole is cooking, make the gravy. Add the flour, onion chutney and Marmite to the onion pan and mix to a paste. Cook for 2 mins until bubbling, then pour in the stock, bit by bit, stirring continuously so it doesn’t go lumpy. Bubble for 5 mins and season if needed. Keep warm until ready to serve.", "Made this tonight and was impressed and will make again. The only thing i would change is the brand of chutney; as the one i used (Branston caramelised onion) made the gravy far too sweet and i had to put some lemon in to \"calm it down\"", "Made this tonight and it turned out so good! I had never made batter before or cooked anything like this so I took other comments advice and cooked the sausages and stuffing at 230 in an electric oven and then turned it down to 180 when I added the batter and then after 25 minutes it was done and perfectly cooked. I used the packet sage and onion stuffing which made more sense to me to use rather than two separate ingredients. Served it with green beans and carrots and normal gravy instead of the gravy with the recipe. Husband was very impressed and so was I, definitely one to cook again in the upcoming autumn/winter months.", "I make this with just the sausages (no stuffing), and make my own onion gravy, however this makes recipe does make a lovely yorkie pud batter that rises brilliantly - and we love the mild mustard hit of the pud that compliments the sausages. I will say though that the timings (for my oven at least) are waaayy out! I put the sausages in as stated then after the 15 mins quickly turn them before pouring the batter over. A further 35-40 mins at 210degreesC would result in black and inedible Yorkshire pudding!! .. I left mine for 20 mins and then turned down to 190degrees for 5 minutes or so and it was as dark a brown as I'd want it, cooked through with crispy edges, a puffed and soft centre, and delicious taste.", "I've never had much success with toad in the hole but this recipe changed that! The batter mix is amazing and rises so well. I've made it with and without bacon around the sausages, both are nice. The onion gravy was also nice, very sweet though.", "This is awesome. I know a number of people have left out the gravy because of time, but you really should try it. I now use this as my standard gravy recipe because it is bad ass.", "This was very nice, I am a disaster at cooking Yorkshire pudding normally so was pleasantly surprised by it, I would agree with the other comments though as I too just caught it before it burnt, so would advise checking after 25mins.", "Agree with thr comments made...I cooked it for the full 35 mins but turned the oven down to 180 (fan) immediately after putting it in the oven. This made sure the top didn't burn but also stopped the soggy bottom!! Very nice tho and will definitely be making this again.", "Wonderful. I didn't bother with the onion gravy as was short of time, but everything else turned out excellent. I followed the 25min suggestion and that was the right amount of time, yorkshire would have been burnt if any longer.", "Excellent- some of the best toad in the hole I've ever had. Slightly salty gravy but very rich and tasty. I use it for all sorts of dishes now.", "Just finished making and eating this - and it turned out well. Had a bit of a problem with the batter and cooking times as found that by 25 minutes, the base batter could have done with longer but the top of it looked burnt. Not really sure how to make sure that batter is cooked all the way through... but besides from that, it was nice.", "Be the first to ask a question about this recipe...Unsure about the cooking time or want to swap an ingredient? Ask us your questions and we’ll try and help you as soon as possible. Or if you want to offer a solution to another user’s question, feel free to get involved...", "I added 50% to the mixture and did it in a large roasting tin, did not amend the cooking time - was perfect! I also turned the oven up to as hot as you can as this avoids going below the 230c when you have lost temp from opening the oven, worked a treat", "As well as helping you decide what to cook we can also help you to cook it. 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While cow...\n\n * 4 tbsp sunflower oil\n\n## Sunflower oil\n\nA variety of oils can be used for baking. Sunflower is the one we use most\noften at Good Food as...\n\n * 2 large onions, sliced\n\n## Onion\n\nun-yun\n\nOnions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless\nrecipes. Native to Asia...\n\n * 85g pack breadcrumb stuffing mix\n * small handful sage leaves, chopped\n\n## Sage\n\nsa-age\n\nPopular in both Italian and British cookery, sage has long, grey-green leaves\nwith a slightly...\n\n * 8 sausages\n\n### For the gravy\n\n * 2 tbsp plain flour\n * 2 tbsp caramelised onion chutney\n\n## Chutney\n\nchut-nee\n\nUnlike a pickle which should be vegetable-based, a chutney should be fruit-\nbased. This means...\n\n * 2 tsp Marmite\n * 500ml beef stock\n\n## Method\n\n 1. Whisk together the flour, mustard powder, eggs and milk with a good pinch of salt until smooth. Leave to rest for at least 30 mins.\n\n 2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a small pan. Add the onions with a pinch of salt and cook for 10-15 mins until really soft. Meanwhile, make up the stuffing following pack instructions, adding the sage. Scoop out a quarter of the onions and add these to the stuffing mixture, too – leave the rest in the pan for the gravy. Heat oven to 230C/210C fan/gas 8.\n\n 3. Shape the stuffing into 8 walnut-sized balls. Pour the remaining oil into a large roasting tin or dish and brush it all over the bottom and sides. Add the sausages and stuffing balls, and cook for 15 mins.\n\n 4. Remove the tin from the oven, loosen the sausages and stuffing from the bottom of the tin if they are sticking, then pour over the rested batter. Return the tin to the oven on a middle-high shelf, but give it space to rise. Bake for 35-40 mins until puffed and golden – don’t be tempted to open the oven door any earlier or the batter might sink.\n\n 5. While the toad-in-the-hole is cooking, make the gravy. Add the flour, onion chutney and Marmite to the onion pan and mix to a paste. Cook for 2 mins until bubbling, then pour in the stock, bit by bit, stirring continuously so it doesn’t go lumpy. Bubble for 5 mins and season if needed. Keep warm until ready to serve.\n\nRecipe from Good Food magazine, March 2013\n\n## You may also like\n\n * ### Root veg & pancetta toad-in-the-hole with onion gravy\n\n4.041665\n\n(6 ratings)\n\n * ### Veggie toad-in-the-hole\n\n5\n\n(1 rating)\n\n * ### Catherine wheel toad-in-the-hole with honey & mustard onions\n\n5\n\n(2 ratings)\n\n * ### Mini toad-in-the-holes\n\n4.833335\n\n(15 ratings)\n\n * ### Sam's toad-in-the-hole\n\n4.67143\n\n(70 ratings)\n\n * ### Ultimate toad-in-the-hole with caramelised onion gravy\n\n4.338235\n\n(17 ratings)\n\n * ### Ham & asparagus toad-in-the-hole\n\n4.18182\n\n(11 ratings)\n\n * ### Toad-in-the-hole with red onions & thyme batter\n\n4.02404\n\n(52 ratings)\n\n## Related content\n\nRecipe\n\n### Root veg & pancetta toad-in-the-hole with onion gravy\n\n4.041665\n\n(6 ratings)\n\nRecipe\n\n### Ultimate toad-in-the-hole with caramelised onion gravy\n\n4.338235\n\n(17 ratings)\n\nCollection\n\n### Toad-in-the-hole\n\n13 Recipes\n\nRecipe\n\n### Sausage & apple Toad-in-the-hole\n\n3.75\n\n(12 ratings)\n\nRecipe\n\n### Veggie toad-in-the-hole\n\n5\n\n(1 rating)\n\nRecipe\n\n### Catherine wheel toad-in-the-hole with honey & mustard onions\n\n5\n\n(2 ratings)\n\nRecipe\n\n### Sam's toad-in-the-hole\n\n4.67143\n\n(70 ratings)\n\nRecipe\n\n### Mini toad-in-the-holes\n\n4.833335\n\n(15 ratings)\n\nRecipe\n\n### Ham & asparagus toad-in-the-hole\n\n4.18182\n\n(11 ratings)\n\nRecipe\n\n### Toad-in-the-hole with red onions & thyme batter\n\n4.02404\n\n(52 ratings)\n\n## Ads by Google\n\n## Comments, questions and tips\n\nSign in or create your My Good Food account to join the discussion.\n\n * Comments (12)\n * Questions (0)\n * Tips (1)\n\nshirehorsegirl\n\n13th Jan, 2016\n\n3.8\n\nMade this tonight and was impressed and will make again. The only thing i\nwould change is the brand of chutney; as the one i used (Branston caramelised\nonion) made the gravy far too sweet and i had to put some lemon in to \"calm it\ndown\"\n\nnicnicblue\n\n25th Oct, 2015\n\n5.05\n\nMade this tonight and it turned out so good! I had never made batter before or\ncooked anything like this so I took other comments advice and cooked the\nsausages and stuffing at 230 in an electric oven and then turned it down to\n180 when I added the batter and then after 25 minutes it was done and\nperfectly cooked. I used the packet sage and onion stuffing which made more\nsense to me to use rather than two separate ingredients. Served it with green\nbeans and carrots and normal gravy instead of the gravy with the recipe.\nHusband was very impressed and so was I, definitely one to cook again in the\nupcoming autumn/winter months.\n\nallielovetocook\n\n14th Sep, 2015\n\n3.8\n\nI make this with just the sausages (no stuffing), and make my own onion gravy,\nhowever this makes recipe does make a lovely yorkie pud batter that rises\nbrilliantly - and we love the mild mustard hit of the pud that compliments the\nsausages. I will say though that the timings (for my oven at least) are waaayy\nout! I put the sausages in as stated then after the 15 mins quickly turn them\nbefore pouring the batter over. A further 35-40 mins at 210degreesC would\nresult in black and inedible Yorkshire pudding!! .. I left mine for 20 mins\nand then turned down to 190degrees for 5 minutes or so and it was as dark a\nbrown as I'd want it, cooked through with crispy edges, a puffed and soft\ncentre, and delicious taste.\n\nlaucat\n\n16th Apr, 2015\n\n5.05\n\nI've never had much success with toad in the hole but this recipe changed\nthat! The batter mix is amazing and rises so well. I've made it with and\nwithout bacon around the sausages, both are nice. The onion gravy was also\nnice, very sweet though.\n\ndentalfun\n\n16th Feb, 2014\n\n5.05\n\nThis is awesome. I know a number of people have left out the gravy because of\ntime, but you really should try it. I now use this as my standard gravy recipe\nbecause it is bad ass.\n\nchdg6530\n\n14th Feb, 2014\n\nThis was very nice, I am a disaster at cooking Yorkshire pudding normally so\nwas pleasantly surprised by it, I would agree with the other comments though\nas I too just caught it before it burnt, so would advise checking after\n25mins.\n\ncrippo1234\n\n13th Jan, 2014\n\nAgree with thr comments made...I cooked it for the full 35 mins but turned the\noven down to 180 (fan) immediately after putting it in the oven. This made\nsure the top didn't burn but also stopped the soggy bottom!! Very nice tho and\nwill definitely be making this again.\n\ncarolcarter129\n\n30th Nov, 2013\n\nWonderful. I didn't bother with the onion gravy as was short of time, but\neverything else turned out excellent. I followed the 25min suggestion and that\nwas the right amount of time, yorkshire would have been burnt if any longer.\n\ndentalfun\n\n4th Sep, 2013\n\n5.05\n\nExcellent- some of the best toad in the hole I've ever had. Slightly salty\ngravy but very rich and tasty. I use it for all sorts of dishes now.\n\nnewby_boy\n\n14th Jul, 2013\n\nJust finished making and eating this - and it turned out well. Had a bit of a\nproblem with the batter and cooking times as found that by 25 minutes, the\nbase batter could have done with longer but the top of it looked burnt. Not\nreally sure how to make sure that batter is cooked all the way through... but\nbesides from that, it was nice.\n\n## Pages\n\n * 1\n * 2\n * next ›\n\nBe the first to ask a question about this recipe...Unsure about the cooking\ntime or want to swap an ingredient? Ask us your questions and we’ll try and\nhelp you as soon as possible. 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Is there any truth in this?", "I put a pat of butter in a cast iron skillet, turned up the heat, then cooked it, swirling the pan gently to attempt to even out any hot spots, until it started to lightly smoke.", "Wisps appeared right around the 375°F range, with full-on billowing occurring by the time it hit 400°F. At 450°F, it was smoking so much that I was afraid it would catch fire, so I halted it.", "For the final test, I combined both oil and butter in a single skillet. If the theory is correct, it should start to smoke somewhere between 380 and 490°F.", "Unfortunately, it's simply not true: a butter-and-oil mixture will start to smoke at the same temperature as butter on its own.", "Why is this? Well, let's take a look at what butter is to get an idea. Butter consists of three distinct phases:", "Fat: Butter consists mostly of fat—around 80 to 83%, in fact, depending on the brand or specific processing. This fat, in turn, is not composed of a single type of molecule, but is actually a homogenous mixture of many different fat molecules, each with a slightly different shape and size.", "Water: Most butters are around 15% water by weight. This water is emulsified into the solid butterfat in its cold state.", "Protein: Aside from minute amounts of milk sugars and minerals, the remaining couple of percentage points are made up of milk proteins—you can observe them as the white scum that floats on top of melted butter. It's mostly these proteins that give butter its distinct flavor.", "So what happens when that butter is heated up in a skillet? At low temperatures, it starts to soften. Because each of the varying fat molecules becomes a liquid at a different temperature, butter will slowly soften over a wide temperature range until it is completely liquid at between 90 to 95°F. Once melted, the water phase will separate out and form a distinct layer on top of which the butterfat floats. As you heat butter in a skillet, it's that water content evaporating that causes butter to foam and sputter at the early stages of heating.", "Incidentally, swirling the pan as this happens can help encourage the water to evaporate at a more regular pace instead of in sudden leaps and spurts, minimizing the amount of splattering that occurs.", "Once the water has evaporated, you're left with pure butterfat along with those proteins. And when it comes to smoking, it's those proteins that are the culprit. Once they start to hit that range between 300 and 350°F, they start to break down rapidly. By the time you're at 375°F, they're in full-on vaporization mode, flying off into the air in the form of smoke.", "As far as those smoking proteins are concerned, it doesn't matter what medium you're cooking them in, whether it's butterfat or vegetable oil. They're going to react and smoke regardless.", "Get rid of those proteins by skimming them off as you would when making clarified butter or ghee, and you're left with pure butterfat, which can be heated to nearly 500°F before it begins to break down and smoke, though clarified butter doesn't have the same flavor as butter.", "There is, however, an advantage to cooking with a mixture of oil and butter. Though the milk proteins will still burn, if you cut the butter with oil, they'll at least be diluted, meaning that you won't have as much blackened flavor in that mix.", "In the end, it really depends on what you are cooking. For things like steak and pork chops, I like to use pure butter or a mix, because those dark milk proteins actually accelerate the browning of meat, and I personally don't mind the slightly bitter, charred flavor of dark, dark butter. If, on the other hand, I'm frying, say, a piece of fish or chicken, or perhaps searing some delicate vegetables like squash or eggplant, I'll probably go with straight oil so that the flavor of the darkened buttered doesn't overwhelm them.", "All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.", "J. Kenji López-Alt is a stay-at-home dad who moonlights as the Chief Culinary Consultant of Serious Eats and the Chef/Partner of Wursthall, a German- inspired California beer hall near his home in San Mateo. His first book, The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science (based on his Serious Eats column of the same name) is a New York Times best-seller, recipient of a James Beard Award, and was named Cookbook of the Year in 2015 by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Kenji's next project is a children’s book called Every Night is Pizza Night, to be released in 2020, followed by another big cookbook in 2021.", "Post whatever you want, just keep it seriously about eats, seriously. We reserve the right to delete off-topic or inflammatory comments. Learn more on our Terms of Use page." ] }, "parsed_md": "Does Mixing Oil and Butter Really Alter the Smoke Point? \| Serious Eats\n\n * Food Science\n\nMore Breadcrumbs\n\n * Culture\n * Food Science\n\n# Does Mixing Oil and Butter Really Alter the Smoke Point?\n\nJ. Kenji López-Alt\n\n20 Printer-Friendly Version\n\nPublished: September 18, 2014 Last Updated: March 6, 2020\n\nMixing oil and butter does not raise its smoke point! [Photographs: J. Kenji\nLopez-Alt]\n\n> I've heard chefs on TV and in books say that combining both oil and butter\n> in a skillet when you sauté lets you heat the butter to a higher temperature\n> without smoking. Is there any truth in this?\n\nThe idea is appealing: butter offers great flavor but smokes and turns acrid\nat a relatively low temperature. Meanwhile, most neutral oils have a much\nhigher smoke point, but are lacking in the flavor department. By combining the\ntwo, you end up with a mixture that has the flavor of butter, but allows you\nto sear at higher temperatures than you ever could with pure butter.\n\nBut does it really work? Let's find out.\n\n#### The Test\n\nFirst off, let's set our baselines.\n\nI put a pat of butter in a cast iron skillet, turned up the heat, then cooked\nit, swirling the pan gently to attempt to even out any hot spots, until it\nstarted to lightly smoke.\n\nWisps appeared right around the 375°F range, with full-on billowing occurring\nby the time it hit 400°F. At 450°F, it was smoking so much that I was afraid\nit would catch fire, so I halted it.\n\nNext, I heated up pure grapeseed oil—an oil known for its neutral flavor and\nhigh smoke point.\n\nIt got all the way up to 490°F before it started producing smoke.\n\nFor the final test, I combined both oil and butter in a single skillet. If the\ntheory is correct, it should start to smoke somewhere between 380 and 490°F.\n\nUh oh. Wisps of smoke started appearing at 375°F.\n\nUnfortunately, it's simply not true: a butter-and-oil mixture will start to\nsmoke at the same temperature as butter on its own.\n\nWhy is this? Well, let's take a look at what butter is to get an idea. Butter\nconsists of three distinct phases:\n\n * Fat: Butter consists mostly of fat—around 80 to 83%, in fact, depending on the brand or specific processing. This fat, in turn, is not composed of a single type of molecule, but is actually a homogenous mixture of many different fat molecules, each with a slightly different shape and size.\n * Water: Most butters are around 15% water by weight. This water is emulsified into the solid butterfat in its cold state.\n * Protein: Aside from minute amounts of milk sugars and minerals, the remaining couple of percentage points are made up of milk proteins—you can observe them as the white scum that floats on top of melted butter. It's mostly these proteins that give butter its distinct flavor.\n\nSo what happens when that butter is heated up in a skillet? At low\ntemperatures, it starts to soften. Because each of the varying fat molecules\nbecomes a liquid at a different temperature, butter will slowly soften over a\nwide temperature range until it is completely liquid at between 90 to 95°F.\nOnce melted, the water phase will separate out and form a distinct layer on\ntop of which the butterfat floats. As you heat butter in a skillet, it's that\nwater content evaporating that causes butter to foam and sputter at the early\nstages of heating.\n\nIncidentally, swirling the pan as this happens can help encourage the water to evaporate at a more regular pace instead of in sudden leaps and spurts, minimizing the amount of splattering that occurs.\n\nOnce the water has evaporated, you're left with pure butterfat along with\nthose proteins. And when it comes to smoking, it's those proteins that are the\nculprit. Once they start to hit that range between 300 and 350°F, they start\nto break down rapidly. By the time you're at 375°F, they're in full-on\nvaporization mode, flying off into the air in the form of smoke.\n\nAs far as those smoking proteins are concerned, it doesn't matter what medium\nyou're cooking them in, whether it's butterfat or vegetable oil. They're going\nto react and smoke regardless.\n\nGet rid of those proteins by skimming them off as you would when making\nclarified butter or ghee, and you're left with pure butterfat, which can be\nheated to nearly 500°F before it begins to break down and smoke, though\nclarified butter doesn't have the same flavor as butter.\n\nThere is, however, an advantage to cooking with a mixture of oil and butter.\nThough the milk proteins will still burn, if you cut the butter with oil,\nthey'll at least be diluted, meaning that you won't have as much blackened\nflavor in that mix.\n\nIn the end, it really depends on what you are cooking. For things like steak\nand pork chops, I like to use pure butter or a mix, because those dark milk\nproteins actually accelerate the browning of meat, and I personally don't mind\nthe slightly bitter, charred flavor of dark, dark butter. If, on the other\nhand, I'm frying, say, a piece of fish or chicken, or perhaps searing some\ndelicate vegetables like squash or eggplant, I'll probably go with straight\noil so that the flavor of the darkened buttered doesn't overwhelm them.\n\nAll products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We\nmay earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.\n\nJ. Kenji López-Alt Chief Culinary Advisor\n\n * Profile\n * Twitter\n * Instagram\n * Facebook\n * Contact\n\nJ. Kenji López-Alt is a stay-at-home dad who moonlights as the Chief Culinary\nConsultant of Serious Eats and the Chef/Partner of Wursthall, a German-\ninspired California beer hall near his home in San Mateo. 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Once golden and soft, put a lid on and cook for another 10 minutes or so over a low heat. The onions should be falling apart and a lovely deep brown colour, but not burning. 3. Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes before stirring in the red wine. Bubble to reduce and cook off the alcohol a little, about 2?5 minutes, then add the stock and season well to taste. 4.Cook, stirring, for 15 minutes more, or until the gravy is soft, sticky and delicious. Finally, stir through a splash of balsamic vinegar. Serve with bangers, mash and lovely spring greens.", "? 20g butter ? 2?3 onions, finely sliced ? 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ? 2 tsp flour ? � glass of red wine ? 250ml chicken or veg stock ? 1?2 tbsp balsamic vinegar" ] }, "parsed_md": "Jamie Oliver - Magazine\n\nSign up here look inside\n\n * home\n * recipes\n * in season\n * in this issue\n * travel guides\n * competitions & giveaways\n * subscriptions & back Issues\n * stockists\n * contact magazine team\n\nFREE NEWSLETTER\n\nNorth American Subscribers\n\nSubscribe to Jamie Magazine!\n\n### Recipe top 10\n\nStuck for something new to excite your taste buds? Check out our 10 most\nviewed recipes of the week.\n\n * broccoli soup\n\n * conchiglie with fennel, sausage & squash\n\n * achiote recado pork with chilli-fried onion rings\n\n * seared venison carpaccio\n\n * chocolate & raspberry tart\n\n * crispy turnip cake with chilli sauce\n\n * watermelon glory\n\n * summer pudding\n\n * involtini\n\n * broad beans, garlic & feta bruschetta\n\n## SEARCH RECIPES:\n\nEnter keyword(s) below for to search\n\n## Sticky onion gravy\n\nsnacks and sides \| serves 4\n\n1\\. Melt the butter in a wide, shallow pan over a medium heat. Add the onion\nand garlic, then cook over a medium-low heat until golden and soft, stirring\nregularly. Add a splash of water any time it looks too dry. 2. Once golden and\nsoft, put a lid on and cook for another 10 minutes or so over a low heat. The\nonions should be falling apart and a lovely deep brown colour, but not\nburning. 3. Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes before stirring\nin the red wine. Bubble to reduce and cook off the alcohol a little, about 2?5\nminutes, then add the stock and season well to taste. 4.Cook, stirring, for 15\nminutes more, or until the gravy is soft, sticky and delicious. Finally, stir\nthrough a splash of balsamic vinegar. Serve with bangers, mash and lovely\nspring greens.\n\nPer serving 112 cals, 4.5g fat (2.7g saturated), 3.5g protein, 10.8g carbs,\n5.9g sugars\n\nfrom Issue 35\n\n### ingredients\n\n? 20g butter ? 2?3 onions, finely sliced ? 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ? 2\ntsp flour ? � glass of red wine ? 250ml chicken or veg stock ? 1?2 tbsp\nbalsamic vinegar\n\n© 2015 Jamie Magazine Ltd. All rights reserved. Jamie is a registered trade\nmark of Jamie Oliver Enterprises Limited.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.reluctantgourmet.com/onions-caramelizing-onions/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210421191750/https://www.reluctantgourmet.com/onions-caramelizing-onions/", "parsed_text": { "title": "The Reluctant Gourmet", "passages": [ "When I think of raw onion, I think of a punch of concentrated, peppery flavor. I think of watering eyes and harsh sulfur compounds. I think cold, crisp, crunchy and pungent. Caramelized onions are a whole other ballgame.", "Caramelized onions are sweet and buttery, soft and kind of slippery. They are mellow and full of deep, rich, sweet flavor—slightly nutty and the perfect accompaniment to a steak or a goat cheese pizza. What kitchen alchemy is it that can turn a pungent raw onion into a sweet and melting treat?", "Obviously, caramelized onions are brown. In cooking, browning takes place in several ways. One way is through caramelization, the process by which sugars react with sugars in the presence of high heat.", "Another way is through the Maillard reactions. Named for the chemist who first studied these reactions in 1912, the Maillard reactions, of which there are many, are a series of browning reactions that occur when certain sugars react with the amino acids found in proteins. These reactions are accelerated by heat and also the pH of the food being cooked.", "Needless to say, a scientific explanation of these reactions is pretty exhaustive and exhausting. As cooks, what we need to understand is that a brown color and a more complex flavor are generally the end result of these reactions. We can use caramelization and the Maillard reactions to produce beautifully browned, deeply flavored foods, even if we do not understand the precise chemistry by which it all occurs.", "While onions are made up mostly of carbohydrates in the form of fiber and sugar, they do contain a small amount of protein. Knowing this tells us that browning will occur through both caramelization (sugars reacting with sugars) and Maillard reactions (sugars reacting with amino acids)", "Once the butter has melted and is hot, add as many onions to the pan as will fit in a 1⁄2 inch layer in the pan. Sprinkle the salt over the onions. The salt helps to draw water and dissolved sugars out of the onion’s cells.", "When you salt the onions at the beginning, it will take longer to achieve browning because of the extra water it draws out, but ultimately, your onions will have a much better flavor and will brown more evenly if you add the salt at the beginning of the cooking process.", "Cook the onions over medium low heat. Cooking the onions at a relatively low temperature, called sweating, allows all the water to release into the pan and then evaporate slowly. Sweating also ensures that your onions will be soft and caramelized all the way through, and not just on the outside.", "Stir the onions every couple of minutes, and adjust the heat so you here just the merest sizzle. If your pan would not hold all of the onions, add more as the ones in the pan cook down and free up more room in the pan.", "Add in your optional ingredients, if you choose to use them, and continue cooking on medium-low to low heat, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and anywhere from honey-colored to deep brown, depending on how caramelized you want them to be.", "The process can take anywhere from ten to fifteen minutes to upwards of half an hour, depending on how many onions you are cooking and your preferred level of caramelization.", "Don’t worry; as long as you cook them slowly and stir them frequently, you will not end up with burned onions.", "Other vegetables related to onions (the Allium family) also respond beautifully to caramelization. Try caramelizing leeks, shallots or even garlic.", "I'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More...", "Thank you for making recipes simple & easy to follow, it’s so much better like this for a rare change!", "I have made honeyed onions for many, many years, it is a family and friends favorite but I never thought to add an extra flavor such as a spice. I added a roasted red pepper spice (just a little) and boy did it ever enhance the flavor. I am making this today for a Christmas dinner of about 50 people and I know they will love it. Thanks for the extra advice.", "I salt my onions in the beginning of cooking ( sautéing ) them. I also grate my onions, using the the largest grating side of my 4 sided grater, ( not the large slit on the side ) for certain dishes ( so my kids don’t think I am using onions, because they can’t see them in their favorite foods, as they say, they don’t like onions 😉 Lol .) Salting them makes them sweeter and adds more flavor, that you can’t get otherwise, as I lightly brown them. When cooking the onions for meats that are already with salt content I don’t add salt. I also don’t always grate the onions . Thank you for all the wonderful advice !", "I'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More...", "I'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Onions - Caramelizing Onions - The Reluctant Gourmet\n\n * Skip to primary navigation\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n * Skip to footer\n\n * Planning\n * Recipes\n * Ingredients\n * Techniques\n * Tools\n * Shop\n * Tips\n * Schools\n * Contact\n\n×\n\n# Onions – Caramelizing Onions\n\nJuly 17, 2012 by G. Stephen Jones 5 Comments\n\nJump to Recipe Print Recipe\n\n## Caramelizing Onions – (Or Is It)?\n\nWhen I think of raw onion, I think of a punch of concentrated, peppery flavor.\nI think of watering eyes and harsh sulfur compounds. I think cold, crisp,\ncrunchy and pungent. Caramelized onions are a whole other ballgame.\n\nCaramelized onions are sweet and buttery, soft and kind of slippery. They are\nmellow and full of deep, rich, sweet flavor—slightly nutty and the perfect\naccompaniment to a steak or a goat cheese pizza. What kitchen alchemy is it\nthat can turn a pungent raw onion into a sweet and melting treat?\n\nObviously, caramelized onions are brown. In cooking, browning takes place in\nseveral ways. One way is through caramelization, the process by which sugars\nreact with sugars in the presence of high heat.\n\nAnother way is through the Maillard reactions. Named for the chemist who first\nstudied these reactions in 1912, the Maillard reactions, of which there are\nmany, are a series of browning reactions that occur when certain sugars react\nwith the amino acids found in proteins. These reactions are accelerated by\nheat and also the pH of the food being cooked.\n\nNeedless to say, a scientific explanation of these reactions is pretty\nexhaustive and exhausting. As cooks, what we need to understand is that a\nbrown color and a more complex flavor are generally the end result of these\nreactions. We can use caramelization and the Maillard reactions to produce\nbeautifully browned, deeply flavored foods, even if we do not understand the\nprecise chemistry by which it all occurs.\n\nWhile onions are made up mostly of carbohydrates in the form of fiber and\nsugar, they do contain a small amount of protein. Knowing this tells us that\nbrowning will occur through both caramelization (sugars reacting with sugars)\nand Maillard reactions (sugars reacting with amino acids)\n\nPrint Recipe\n\n## Onions – Caramelizing Onions\n\nPrep Time10 mins\n\nCook Time20 mins\n\nTotal Time30 mins\n\nCourse: Side Dish\n\nCuisine: American\n\nServings: 4 servings\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 1 large onion sliced per your preference\n * 2 tablespoons olive oil butter, or a mixture of the two\n * pinch salt\n\n#### Optional additions for extra flavor\n\n * freshly ground black pepper\n * fresh herbs minced, or dried herbs\n * 1 teaspoon honey agave nectar or corn syrup\n\nUS Customary - Metric\n\n### Instructions\n\n * Heat a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the oil/butter.\n\n * Once the butter has melted and is hot, add as many onions to the pan as will fit in a 1⁄2 inch layer in the pan. Sprinkle the salt over the onions. The salt helps to draw water and dissolved sugars out of the onion’s cells.\n\n * When you salt the onions at the beginning, it will take longer to achieve browning because of the extra water it draws out, but ultimately, your onions will have a much better flavor and will brown more evenly if you add the salt at the beginning of the cooking process.\n\n * Cook the onions over medium low heat. Cooking the onions at a relatively low temperature, called sweating, allows all the water to release into the pan and then evaporate slowly. Sweating also ensures that your onions will be soft and caramelized all the way through, and not just on the outside.\n\n * Stir the onions every couple of minutes, and adjust the heat so you here just the merest sizzle. If your pan would not hold all of the onions, add more as the ones in the pan cook down and free up more room in the pan.\n\n * Add in your optional ingredients, if you choose to use them, and continue cooking on medium-low to low heat, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and anywhere from honey-colored to deep brown, depending on how caramelized you want them to be.\n\n * The process can take anywhere from ten to fifteen minutes to upwards of half an hour, depending on how many onions you are cooking and your preferred level of caramelization.\n\nDon’t worry; as long as you cook them slowly and stir them frequently, you\nwill not end up with burned onions.\n\n * Other vegetables related to onions (the Allium family) also respond beautifully to caramelization. Try caramelizing leeks, shallots or even garlic.\n\n### Related Posts\n\n * Creamed Corn Recipe\n * The Institute of Culinary Education in New York City\n * Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Puree\n * Great Summer Salad Recipes\n\nFiled Under: More Specific Techniques\n\nI'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the\nculinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More...\n\nPrevious Post: « Basic Brining Chart\n\nNext Post: Corn – How to Grill Corn »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Wendy reid\n\nSeptember 28, 2019 at 7:41 pm\n\nThank you for making recipes simple & easy to follow, it’s so much better like\nthis for a rare change!\n\nReply\n\n * G. Stephen Jones\n\nSeptember 30, 2019 at 1:30 pm\n\nThanks Wendy. Much appreciated.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Marilyn Douglas\n\nDecember 21, 2019 at 1:55 pm\n\nI have made honeyed onions for many, many years, it is a family and friends\nfavorite but I never thought to add an extra flavor such as a spice. I added a\nroasted red pepper spice (just a little) and boy did it ever enhance the\nflavor. I am making this today for a Christmas dinner of about 50 people and I\nknow they will love it. Thanks for the extra advice.\n\nReply\n\n * G. Stephen Jones\n\nDecember 22, 2019 at 11:17 am\n\nYou are welcome Marilyn and Merry Christmas.\n\nReply\n\n 3. Karen Valentini\n\nDecember 25, 2019 at 7:15 am\n\nI salt my onions in the beginning of cooking ( sautéing ) them. I also grate\nmy onions, using the the largest grating side of my 4 sided grater, ( not the\nlarge slit on the side ) for certain dishes ( so my kids don’t think I am\nusing onions, because they can’t see them in their favorite foods, as they\nsay, they don’t like onions 😉 Lol .) Salting them makes them sweeter and adds\nmore flavor, that you can’t get otherwise, as I lightly brown them. When\ncooking the onions for meats that are already with salt content I don’t add\nsalt. I also don’t always grate the onions . Thank you for all the wonderful\nadvice !\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is\nprocessed.\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\n### Search My Site\n\n### Who Is The Reluctant Gourmet?\n\nI'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the\nculinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More...\n\n### Categories\n\n### How to Buy Lobster Online\n\n## Footer\n\n### About the Reluctant Gourmet\n\nI'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the\nculinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... 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If you do not like the taste of a wine, you will not like the dish you choose to use it in.", "Do not use the so-called cooking wines! These wine are typically salty and include other additives that my affect the taste of your chosen dish and menu. The process of cooking/reducing will bring out the worst in an inferior wine. Please promise yourself never, never to stoop to such a product! Linda’s rule of thumb is – I do not cook with something I will not drink.", "An expensive wine is not necessary, although a cheap wine will not bring out the best characteristics of your dish. A good quality wine, that you enjoy, will provide the same flavor to a dish as a premium wine. Save the premium wine to serve with the meal.", "Wine has three main uses in the kitchen – as a marinade ingredient, as a cooking liquid, and as a flavoring in a finished dish.", "The function of wine in cooking is to intensify, enhance, and accent the flavor and aroma of food – not to mask the flavor of what you are cooking but rather to fortify it.", "As with any seasoning used in cooking, care should be taken in the amount of wine used – too little is inconsequential and too much will be overpowering. Neither extreme is desirable. A small quantity of wine will enhance the flavor of the dish.", "The alcohol in the wine evaporates while the food is cooking, and only the flavor remains. Boiling down wine concentrates the flavor, including acidity and sweetness. Be careful not to use too much wine as the flavor could overpower your dish.", "For best results, wine should not be added to a dish just before serving. The wine should simmer with the food, or sauce, to enhance the flavor of the dish. If added late in the preparation, it could impart a harsh quality. It should simmer with the food or in the sauce while it is being cooked; as the wine cooks, it reduces and becomes an extract which flavors. Wine added too late in the preparation will give a harsh quality to the dish. A wine needs time to impart its flavor in your dish. Wait 10 minutes or more to taste before adding more wine.", "Remember that wine does not belong in every dish. More than one wine-based sauce in a single meal can be monotonous. Use wine is cooking only when it has something to contribute to the finished dish.", "All wines contain some small amount of sulfites, as they are a natural result of the same fermentation process that turns grape juice into alcohol. Even wines that have not had any sulfites added during the wine making process contain some amount of sulfites. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is used by winemakers to keep freshly pressed “must” from spoiling. It keeps down the activities of native yeast and bacteria and preserves the freshness of the wine.", "When cooking with wine containing sulfites, you do not concentrate them as you would flavor, but rather they evaporate like alcohol. The sulfite goes through a conversion in the liquid of the wine to produce sulfur dioxide. This is actually the compound that prevents the oxidation. It also is a gas, and when subjected to heat, it dissipates into the air. All that remains is some salts, but they are so minute in quantity that they have no affect on flavor.", "Leftover wine can be refrigerated and used for cooking if held for only 1 or 2 weeks. If you have at least a half bottle on wine left over, pour it off into a clean half bottle, cork it, and store in the refrigerator. Without air space at the top, the rebottled wine will keep for up to 1 month.", "For ultimate flavor, wine should be reduced slowly over low heat. This method takes more time and effort, but will achieve a superior sauce because the flavor compounds present in the wine are better preserved.", "ANSWER: A good-quality wine will give the same fine flavor to a dish as a premium wine or expensive wine. Save the premium wine to serve with the meal. Remember – only use wines in cooking that you would enjoy drinking.", "ANSWER: Cooking sherry usually has salt or chemicals added to make it unpalatable as a sipping wine. Sold in small bottles, it is generally more expensive than regular sherry. I do not recommend using anything labeled “cooking wine.”", "ANSWER: This question depends upon the flavor intensity of the wine and the foods you are cooking. Proceed slowly in adding additional wine than the recipe calls for. Wine needs time to impart its flavor. If you’re not sure whether to add more wine to a dish, let the dish cook at least ten minutes before tasting again. Adding more wine than the recipe calls for won’t necessarily make it better. Wine does not automatically turn an ordinary dish into a gourmet dish. Use it with discretion.", "Suggested amounts to add: Soups – 2 tablespoons per cup Sauces – 1 tablespoon per cup Gravies – 2 tablespoons per cup Stews & Meats – 1/4 cup per pound Poaching liquid for fish – 1/2 cup per quart", "QUESTION: Since I can not drink alcoholic beverages, I can’t use them in my cooking. Do you have some ideas for substituting other liquids in place of the wine?", "I disagree with not cooking with wine you don’t drink. .. I do NOT drink chard nor Moscato but enjoy the flavor it adds to and brings out in food.", "I think she meant not to cook with a wine that you wouldn’t enjoy on it’s own if you “were” to drink it.", "I don’t agree with the “if you don’t drink wine” come t either. I LOATHE wine. I have never found a wine I like. Ever. But I do use it to cook with and it’s fine.", "I believe the author meant that you shouldn’t use wine that is expressly labeled “cooking wine.” She did not mean wine that you only prefer to drink.", "What’s Cooking America is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products which are identified on this web site with green text." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Cook with Wine, Whats Cooking America\n\nAmerica's most trusted culinary resource since 1997\n\n# How To Cook With Wine – Cooking With Wine\n\nPin102\n\nShare273\n\nTweet\n\nYum1\n\nEmail\n\n### How To Cook With Wine\n\n“If you do not have a good wine to use, it is far better to omit it, for a\npoor one can spoil a simple dish and utterly debase a noble one.” – by Julia\nChild (1912-2004), American chef, author, and television personality\n\n#### Wine Selection:\n\nThe first and most important rule: Use only wines in your cooking that you\nwould drink.\n\nNever – ever use any wine that you would not drink! If you do not like the\ntaste of a wine, you will not like the dish you choose to use it in.\n\nDo not use the so-called cooking wines! These wine are typically salty and\ninclude other additives that my affect the taste of your chosen dish and menu.\nThe process of cooking/reducing will bring out the worst in an inferior wine.\nPlease promise yourself never, never to stoop to such a product! Linda’s rule\nof thumb is – I do not cook with something I will not drink.\n\nAn expensive wine is not necessary, although a cheap wine will not bring out\nthe best characteristics of your dish. A good quality wine, that you enjoy,\nwill provide the same flavor to a dish as a premium wine. Save the premium\nwine to serve with the meal.\n\nCheck out the following great web page: How To Successfully Taste Wine – Wine\nTasting Basics\n\n#### How To Cook With Wine:\n\nWine has three main uses in the kitchen – as a marinade ingredient, as a\ncooking liquid, and as a flavoring in a finished dish.\n\nThe function of wine in cooking is to intensify, enhance, and accent the\nflavor and aroma of food – not to mask the flavor of what you are cooking but\nrather to fortify it.\n\nAs with any seasoning used in cooking, care should be taken in the amount of\nwine used – too little is inconsequential and too much will be overpowering.\nNeither extreme is desirable. A small quantity of wine will enhance the flavor\nof the dish.\n\nThe alcohol in the wine evaporates while the food is cooking, and only the\nflavor remains. Boiling down wine concentrates the flavor, including acidity\nand sweetness. Be careful not to use too much wine as the flavor could\noverpower your dish.\n\nFor best results, wine should not be added to a dish just before serving. The\nwine should simmer with the food, or sauce, to enhance the flavor of the dish.\nIf added late in the preparation, it could impart a harsh quality. It should\nsimmer with the food or in the sauce while it is being cooked; as the wine\ncooks, it reduces and becomes an extract which flavors. Wine added too late in\nthe preparation will give a harsh quality to the dish. A wine needs time to\nimpart its flavor in your dish. Wait 10 minutes or more to taste before adding\nmore wine.\n\nRemember that wine does not belong in every dish. More than one wine-based\nsauce in a single meal can be monotonous. Use wine is cooking only when it has\nsomething to contribute to the finished dish.\n\n#### Sulfites in Wine:\n\nAll wines contain some small amount of sulfites, as they are a natural result\nof the same fermentation process that turns grape juice into alcohol. Even\nwines that have not had any sulfites added during the wine making process\ncontain some amount of sulfites. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is used by winemakers to\nkeep freshly pressed “must” from spoiling. It keeps down the activities of\nnative yeast and bacteria and preserves the freshness of the wine.\n\nWhen cooking with wine containing sulfites, you do not concentrate them as you\nwould flavor, but rather they evaporate like alcohol. The sulfite goes through\na conversion in the liquid of the wine to produce sulfur dioxide. This is\nactually the compound that prevents the oxidation. It also is a gas, and when\nsubjected to heat, it dissipates into the air. All that remains is some salts,\nbut they are so minute in quantity that they have no affect on flavor.\n\n#### Storage of Leftover Wine:\n\nLeftover wine can be refrigerated and used for cooking if held for only 1 or 2\nweeks. If you have at least a half bottle on wine left over, pour it off into\na clean half bottle, cork it, and store in the refrigerator. Without air space\nat the top, the rebottled wine will keep for up to 1 month.\n\n#### Wine Reduction for Pan Sauces:\n\n1/2 to 3/4 cup raw wine = 2 tablespoons of wine reduction\n\nFor ultimate flavor, wine should be reduced slowly over low heat. This method\ntakes more time and effort, but will achieve a superior sauce because the\nflavor compounds present in the wine are better preserved.\n\n#### Questions and Answers About Cooking With Wine:\n\nQUESTION: Will recipes taste better if I use a premium or expensive wine?\n\nANSWER: A good-quality wine will give the same fine flavor to a dish as a\npremium wine or expensive wine. Save the premium wine to serve with the meal.\nRemember – only use wines in cooking that you would enjoy drinking.\n\nQUESTION: What is “cooking sherry?”\n\nANSWER: Cooking sherry usually has salt or chemicals added to make it\nunpalatable as a sipping wine. Sold in small bottles, it is generally more\nexpensive than regular sherry. I do not recommend using anything labeled\n“cooking wine.”\n\nQUESTION: Can I use leftover wine for cooking?\n\nANSWER: Yes. To save leftover wine for cooking, pour into smaller bottles,\ncork tightly and store in the refrigerator.\n\nQUESTION: How much wine should I use in a recipe when cooking?\n\nANSWER: This question depends upon the flavor intensity of the wine and the\nfoods you are cooking. Proceed slowly in adding additional wine than the\nrecipe calls for. Wine needs time to impart its flavor. If you’re not sure\nwhether to add more wine to a dish, let the dish cook at least ten minutes\nbefore tasting again. Adding more wine than the recipe calls for won’t\nnecessarily make it better. Wine does not automatically turn an ordinary dish\ninto a gourmet dish. Use it with discretion.\n\nSuggested amounts to add: Soups – 2 tablespoons per cup Sauces – 1 tablespoon\nper cup Gravies – 2 tablespoons per cup Stews & Meats – 1/4 cup per pound\nPoaching liquid for fish – 1/2 cup per quart\n\nQUESTION: Since I can not drink alcoholic beverages, I can’t use them in my\ncooking. Do you have some ideas for substituting other liquids in place of the\nwine?\n\nANSWER: Check out my web page Alcohol Substitutions In Cooking.\n\n### Related Recipes\n\nCategories:\n\nAlcohol Alcoholic Beverages Wine\n\n### Comments and Reviews\n\n### 4 Responses to “How To Cook With Wine – Cooking With Wine”\n\n 1. #### Creolebelle\n\nApril 23, 2018\n\nI disagree with not cooking with wine you don’t drink. .. I do NOT drink chard\nnor Moscato but enjoy the flavor it adds to and brings out in food.\n\nReply\n\n 2. #### NicoBella\n\nOctober 9, 2018\n\nI think she meant not to cook with a wine that you wouldn’t enjoy on it’s own\nif you “were” to drink it.\n\nReply\n\n 3. #### Susan\n\nJanuary 10, 2020\n\nI don’t agree with the “if you don’t drink wine” come t either. I LOATHE wine.\nI have never found a wine I like. Ever. But I do use it to cook with and it’s\nfine.\n\nReply\n\n 4. #### Paul\n\nAugust 25, 2020\n\nI believe the author meant that you shouldn’t use wine that is expressly\nlabeled “cooking wine.” She did not mean wine that you only prefer to drink.\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply\n\nClick here to cancel reply.\n\n### Sign Up for our Newsletter\n\n### Seasonal Recipes\n\n * Learn How to Make Perfect Pizza\n\n * Homemade Cracker Jacks Recipe\n\n### Newest Recipes\n\n * Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe\n\n * The Lowell Hotel-Pembroke Room’s Afternoon Tea\n\n### Most Viewed Recipes\n\n * Perfect Prime Rib Roast Recipe – Cooking Instructions\n\n * Perfect Boneless Leg of Lamb Roast Recipe\n\nWhat’s Cooking America is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates\nProgram, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for\nsites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products which\nare identified on this web site with green text.\n\n * What’s Cooking America ©2004-2021 by Linda Stradley\n * What’s Cooking America Privacy Policy and Disclosures\n\n### Sign Up for our Newsletter\n\nTop\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.theguardian.com:80/lifeandstyle/2014/jan/17/how-to-make-onion-gravy-recipe", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20160620101004/http://www.theguardian.com:80/lifeandstyle/2014/jan/17/how-to-make-onion-gravy-recipe", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to make onion gravy", "passages": [ "Our series on basic cooking skills continues with this recipe for gravy: and there's no need for granules. Meat or onion, it's really straightforward ...", "Mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Marmite, soy sauce and horseradish sauce all work well with the gravy. Photograph: Jill Mead for the Guardian", "If you ever have me round to your house for lunch, please put me to work. I'm not very good at small talk, but I am handy in the kitchen (and I'm tidier than I used to be). I'll do anything: peel spuds, look after the veg, make an impromptu pud. But most of my friends get me to make the gravy.", "Gravy is a very easy thing to get right, yet it seems to put the jitters up many people. Partly, it's the awkward timing – just when everything else is cooked and ready to serve, you have to put your pinny on and get back to the hob – and partly it's uncertainty about the proper components. Should you use flour? Wine? Gravy browning? Even (bring me the smelling salts!) Bisto?", "These meats give off lots of juice while cooking, providing the base for a fabulous gravy. Don't use flour: your gravy will be runnier, but much tastier for it.", "To get maximum flavour into your gravy, cook the meat on a bed of peeled, diced vegetables. (Finely diced is too difficult for a beginner cook – it takes ages.) You can't go wrong with a carrot, an onion, and a few cloves of garlic (all of which add sweetness) – but do experiment. Fennel is good. Swede, perhaps surprisingly, gives off the most delicious juice.", "Halfway through cooking, pour half a bottle of dry vermouth or white wine into the pan (this saves time later). Want more gravy? Add more booze – up to a bottle. The alcoholic content will be long evaporated by the time you eat it. Or you can use stock (from a cube will do – vegetable or chicken), instead to save money. You will need to add more lemon juice at the end if you do this.", "When the meat is done, remove it from the roasting tin, cover it in tin foil and set it aside to rest. Put the roasting tin on the hob and get it simmering. Scrape the bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Depending on how daintily diced your vegetables are, you can either leave them in the gravy, or mash them up a bit with a potato masher and then sieve the gravy into a saucepan for the rest of the cooking.", "Now for the flavour. This is the point at which your gravy goes from good to great. Boil it down until you have the volume you require. Skim most of the fat off the top with a large spoon. Season with salt. Take it off the heat. Taste it. For more \"belly\" you can now whisk in a knob of butter, a little cream or mustard (dijon or powdered English), or a combination. Taste. Repeat. Squeeze in some lemon juice to add a top note and cut the grease. Stir in some finely chopped herbs – chives, tarragon, or parsley will all be good choices. Serve.", "I always find gravy made from the beef or lamb pan a bit disappointing. Lamb juices mostly consist of tongue-clagging fat; and beef – especially when cooked rare – hardly gives off any juice at all.", "I tend to either cook lamb in plenty of liquid (such as wine, stock or tinned tomatoes), thus doing away with the need for gravy, or to serve it with a sauce on the side. My favourites are yoghurt mixed with chopped garlic and mint, mint sauce, or a salsa verde.", "Alternatively, you can make an onion gravy in advance of the meal. This removes the need for last minute faffing with roasting pans. It's also suitable for vegetarians.", "Make onion gravy in advance of the meal. This removes the need for last minute faffing around. Photograph: Jill Mead for the Guardian", "Serves 6 25g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 4 large onions, peeled, cut in half and chopped into long slices 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp flour 200ml red wine 500ml chicken stock (or beef or vegetable or a stock cube of any of those) Salt and black pepper", "2 Add a pinch of salt, turn up the heat and stir for a few minutes. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and leave the onions to cook gently for about 40 minutes, checking and stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The onions should be very soft and translucent.", "3 Remove the lid, turn up the heat and sprinkle the onions with sugar. Stir and allow the onions to caramelise for 2 minutes until lightly browned. Turn the heat to low, stir in the flour and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.", "4 Pour in the red wine and stir to combine. Turn up the heat and simmer for 10 minutes before adding the stock and cooking for a further 20 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce. You have gravy!", "Before putting it on the table you can add extra seasonings to taste. You can experiment, starting with very small quantities. Mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Marmite, soy sauce and horseradish sauce all work well.", "Add some rosemary and garlic in step 2 (and 1 tbsp redcurrant jelly if you're serving the gravy with lamb). Throw in 2 tbsp homemade tomato sauce (but jars work too) and 100ml chicken stock and simmer for about 15 minutes till it reduces.", "This gravy can be frozen in batches; just put it in a freezer bag, squeeze out the air, seal and label. You can defrost any time by warming it through in a saucepan. Eat with a little leftover roast meat and veg to make a quick and delicious meal.", "We’re doing some maintenance right now. You can still read comments, but please come back later to add your own.", "The 10 best... citrus recipes. 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Meat or onion, it's really straightforward ...\n\nMustard, Worcestershire sauce, Marmite, soy sauce and horseradish sauce all\nwork well with the gravy. Photograph: Jill Mead for the Guardian\n\nHenry Dimbleby\n\n@HenryDimbleby\n\nFriday 17 January 2014 07.30 EST Last modified on Wednesday 22 January 2014\n06.33 EST\n\n * Share on Facebook\n * Share on Twitter\n * Share via Email\n * Share on LinkedIn\n * Share on Google+\n * Share on WhatsApp\n * Share on Messenger\n\nIf you ever have me round to your house for lunch, please put me to work. I'm\nnot very good at small talk, but I am handy in the kitchen (and I'm tidier\nthan I used to be). I'll do anything: peel spuds, look after the veg, make an\nimpromptu pud. But most of my friends get me to make the gravy.\n\nGravy is a very easy thing to get right, yet it seems to put the jitters up\nmany people. Partly, it's the awkward timing – just when everything else is\ncooked and ready to serve, you have to put your pinny on and get back to the\nhob – and partly it's uncertainty about the proper components. Should you use\nflour? Wine? Gravy browning? Even (bring me the smelling salts!) Bisto?\n\nRelax. Here's how to make gravy so good people will be drinking it from the\ngravy boat.\n\n## Chicken or pork\n\nThese meats give off lots of juice while cooking, providing the base for a\nfabulous gravy. Don't use flour: your gravy will be runnier, but much tastier\nfor it.\n\nTo get maximum flavour into your gravy, cook the meat on a bed of peeled,\ndiced vegetables. (Finely diced is too difficult for a beginner cook – it\ntakes ages.) You can't go wrong with a carrot, an onion, and a few cloves of\ngarlic (all of which add sweetness) – but do experiment. Fennel is good.\nSwede, perhaps surprisingly, gives off the most delicious juice.\n\nHalfway through cooking, pour half a bottle of dry vermouth or white wine into\nthe pan (this saves time later). Want more gravy? Add more booze – up to a\nbottle. The alcoholic content will be long evaporated by the time you eat it.\nOr you can use stock (from a cube will do – vegetable or chicken), instead to\nsave money. You will need to add more lemon juice at the end if you do this.\n\nWhen the meat is done, remove it from the roasting tin, cover it in tin foil\nand set it aside to rest. Put the roasting tin on the hob and get it\nsimmering. Scrape the bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Depending on\nhow daintily diced your vegetables are, you can either leave them in the\ngravy, or mash them up a bit with a potato masher and then sieve the gravy\ninto a saucepan for the rest of the cooking.\n\nNow for the flavour. This is the point at which your gravy goes from good to\ngreat. Boil it down until you have the volume you require. Skim most of the\nfat off the top with a large spoon. Season with salt. Take it off the heat.\nTaste it. For more \"belly\" you can now whisk in a knob of butter, a little\ncream or mustard (dijon or powdered English), or a combination. Taste. Repeat.\nSqueeze in some lemon juice to add a top note and cut the grease. Stir in some\nfinely chopped herbs – chives, tarragon, or parsley will all be good choices.\nServe.\n\n## Beef or lamb\n\nI always find gravy made from the beef or lamb pan a bit disappointing. Lamb\njuices mostly consist of tongue-clagging fat; and beef – especially when\ncooked rare – hardly gives off any juice at all.\n\nI tend to either cook lamb in plenty of liquid (such as wine, stock or tinned\ntomatoes), thus doing away with the need for gravy, or to serve it with a\nsauce on the side. My favourites are yoghurt mixed with chopped garlic and\nmint, mint sauce, or a salsa verde.\n\nThe best sauces for beef are: a good horseradish, chimichurri, salsa verde\nagain, or bearnaise (if you're showing off).\n\nAlternatively, you can make an onion gravy in advance of the meal. This\nremoves the need for last minute faffing with roasting pans. It's also\nsuitable for vegetarians.\n\nMake onion gravy in advance of the meal. This removes the need for last minute\nfaffing around. Photograph: Jill Mead for the Guardian\n\n## Onion gravy\n\nPrep time: 10 mins Cooking time: just over an hour\n\nServes 6 25g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 4 large onions, peeled, cut in half and\nchopped into long slices 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp flour 200ml red wine 500ml chicken\nstock (or beef or vegetable or a stock cube of any of those) Salt and black\npepper\n\n1 Heat the butter and oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the onions.\n\n2 Add a pinch of salt, turn up the heat and stir for a few minutes. Turn the\nheat to low, cover the pan and leave the onions to cook gently for about 40\nminutes, checking and stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The onions\nshould be very soft and translucent.\n\n3 Remove the lid, turn up the heat and sprinkle the onions with sugar. Stir\nand allow the onions to caramelise for 2 minutes until lightly browned. Turn\nthe heat to low, stir in the flour and cook for a few minutes, stirring\noccasionally.\n\n4 Pour in the red wine and stir to combine. Turn up the heat and simmer for 10\nminutes before adding the stock and cooking for a further 20 minutes to reduce\nand thicken the sauce. You have gravy!\n\nRecipe by Jane Baxter\n\n## The next level\n\nBefore putting it on the table you can add extra seasonings to taste. You can\nexperiment, starting with very small quantities. Mustard, Worcestershire\nsauce, Marmite, soy sauce and horseradish sauce all work well.\n\n## For showing off\n\nAdd some rosemary and garlic in step 2 (and 1 tbsp redcurrant jelly if you're\nserving the gravy with lamb). Throw in 2 tbsp homemade tomato sauce (but jars\nwork too) and 100ml chicken stock and simmer for about 15 minutes till it\nreduces.\n\nThis gravy can be frozen in batches; just put it in a freezer bag, squeeze out\nthe air, seal and label. You can defrost any time by warming it through in a\nsaucepan. Eat with a little leftover roast meat and veg to make a quick and\ndelicious meal.\n\nAny comments? Join the discussion below...\n\nHenry Dimbleby is co-founder of the natural fast-food restaurant chain Leon\n(@henry_leon). 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Even when compared to the richness of the sea, there are still many possibilities for fresh water aquariums.", "Generally, there are two types of invertebrates that aquarium keepers can choose from, yet within these two choices we can find a surprisingly large variety of creatures that are suitable for living in an aquarium environment. The two choices on offer are mollusks and crustaceans. On the whole, these animals are usually very undemanding, hardy, and therefore pretty easy to keep.", "But this doesn’t mean there aren’t some difficulties involved with fresh water invertebrates - they certainly require proper care if they are going to lead healthy, fulfilling lives in your aquarium.", "The first challenge with lots of types of invertebrates is that many of them are not compatible with the kinds of tropical fish we like to keep in our aquariums. Many fresh water invertebrates need a combination of brackish water and cool temperatures, which is damaging for many of our favorite fish. Another consideration is that lots of types of invertebrates require some kind of land to walk around on.", "Anotherchallenge for fresh water invertebrates is their feeding habits often present an issue for aquarists. Many types of invertebrates need to eat living plants, others like to eat fish, and yet more exist primarily as filter feeders – which are almost impossible to feed.", "A third, more manageable problem is that some types of invertebrates like to multiply at terrific rates, quickly becoming more pests than pleasures to keep in our aquariums.", "Fresh water invertebrates can in fact make excellent pets to keep in our aquariums. They are often fascinating to observe, yet we need to be very careful about which ones we choose. The main point is to avoid impulse buying of different types of invertebrates without doing your research first. Many fresh water invertebrates totally unsuited to life in a fresh water aquarium and will quickly die. Even those that are suitable for aquarium life need a lot of care and attention.", "So which invertebrates are suitable for your fresh water aquarium? Let’s take a look at some of the most commonly kept invertebrates.", "Most types of invertebrates are quite low maintenance as far as healthcare goes, so long as the quality and chemistry of your water are kept in optimum condition. With the exception of the pond snail, most types of invertebrates are vulnerable to poor quality water, or water containing high levels of nitrates. While some fresh water invertebrates are able to breathe air, for example apple snails and crabs, most cannot do so, and could quickly succumb in tanks that have poor water conditions.", "One of the most important issues to be aware of if you want to keep fresh water invertebrates is that of copper-based medication. These types of medicines should be avoided at all costs, because most types of invertebrates are extremely intolerant of these compounds. Most aquarium medications use copper, and so you will need to check carefully before you go treating your tank.", "Another important consideration is that many fresh water invertebrates like to molt. Molting is a complex process, and depends on the animals receiving the right kind of diet and living in the right conditions. Under the wrong conditions, many invertebrates will not be able to molt, and will therefore die.", "Fresh water invertebrates have special dietary needs that need to be considered. Often overlooked, many aquarium kept creatures eventually starve to death. What you need to remember is that most fresh water invertebrates are essentially scavengers, while others may be filter feeders.", "Filter feeders are especially difficult, as they need the appropriate amount of particulate matter to be provided for them on a regular basis. Ideally, you should add a small amount of specialized food for them each day. Algae-eaters meanwhile, will need to be provided with an alternate source of food, because any algae you have in your tank is never enough to sustain them long term.", "Regarding snails and many types of crayfish fresh water invertebrates, these creatures need to eat certain kinds of aquarium plants, which will have to be provided for them. Note that many snails will also happily eat your fish eggs, and so they are a definite no-go for any breeding tank.", "You also need to beware of certain types of invertebrates that can eat your tropical fish, such as many crabs, long-arm shrimp and crayfish, which are able to catch and eat surprisingly large fish.", "To cap it all, fresh water invertebrates can make excellent additions to your aquarium, but don’t go kidding yourself that they are easy creatures to keep. Virtually all types of invertebrates require a level of specialist care, and so you will need to research carefully any kind of creature you are considering keeping, to see if it really is a viable option for you." ] }, "parsed_md": "The Basics of Keeping Fresh Water Invertebrates\n\nShopping Cart 0 item added.\n\n * Home\n * Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp\n * Aquarium Plants\n\n * Freshwater Plants\n * Planted Tank Other\n * Crayfish\n * Products\n\n * Shrimp Foods\n * Water Conditioners/Health Aids\n * Filtration\n * Test Kits\n * Decorations\n * Accessories\n * Breeding Aids\n * Substrate\n * Shop By Brand\n\n * API\n * Azoo\n * Borneo Wild\n * Ebita Breed\n * Fluval\n * GlasGarten\n * Mosura\n * Mr. Aqua\n * SaltyShrimp\n * Shirakura\n * Tantora Nature\n * The Shrimp Farm\n * Articles\n * FAQ\n * Contact\n\n * My Account\n * My Cart\n * Checkout\n * SF University\n * Log In\n\nGUARANTEED LIVE ARRIVAL ALL YEAR LONG & LOWEST FLAT RATE SHIPPING PRICE IN THE\nINDUSTRY\n\nMy Cart\n\nYou have no items in your shopping cart.\n\nPopular Products\n\n 1. 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Even\nwhen compared to the richness of the sea, there are still many possibilities\nfor fresh water aquariums.\n\nGenerally, there are two types of invertebrates that aquarium keepers can\nchoose from, yet within these two choices we can find a surprisingly large\nvariety of creatures that are suitable for living in an aquarium environment.\nThe two choices on offer are mollusks and crustaceans. On the whole, these\nanimals are usually very undemanding, hardy, and therefore pretty easy to\nkeep.\n\nProblems With Fresh Water Invertebrates\n\nBut this doesn’t mean there aren’t some difficulties involved with fresh water\ninvertebrates - they certainly require proper care if they are going to lead\nhealthy, fulfilling lives in your aquarium.\n\nThe first challenge with lots of types of invertebrates is that many of them\nare not compatible with the kinds of tropical fish we like to keep in our\naquariums. Many fresh water invertebrates need a combination of brackish water\nand cool temperatures, which is damaging for many of our favorite fish.\nAnother consideration is that lots of types of invertebrates require some kind\nof land to walk around on.\n\nAnotherchallenge for fresh water invertebrates is their feeding habits often\npresent an issue for aquarists. Many types of invertebrates need to eat living\nplants, others like to eat fish, and yet more exist primarily as filter\nfeeders – which are almost impossible to feed.\n\nA third, more manageable problem is that some types of invertebrates like to\nmultiply at terrific rates, quickly becoming more pests than pleasures to keep\nin our aquariums.\n\nPets or Pests?\n\nFresh water invertebrates can in fact make excellent pets to keep in our\naquariums. They are often fascinating to observe, yet we need to be very\ncareful about which ones we choose. The main point is to avoid impulse buying\nof different types of invertebrates without doing your research first. Many\nfresh water invertebrates totally unsuited to life in a fresh water aquarium\nand will quickly die. Even those that are suitable for aquarium life need a\nlot of care and attention.\n\nSo which invertebrates are suitable for your fresh water aquarium? Let’s take\na look at some of the most commonly kept invertebrates.\n\nTypes of Invertebrates Suitable for Aquarium Life\n\nName\n\n\|\n\nPros\n\n\|\n\nCons \n \n---\|---\|--- \n \nAlgae Shrimp\n\n\|\n\nPeaceful creatures, consume algae, flake etc.\n\n\|\n\nEaten by larger fish. \n \nApple Snails\n\n\|\n\nBeautiful, easy to find and fun to watch\n\n\|\n\nCan damage aquarium plants, short lifespan in aquariums. \n \nClams & Mussels\n\n\|\n\nAlways an interesting addition!\n\n\|\n\nRequire cool water and filter feeder food, are often nibbled by fish, like to\nburrow out of sight. \n \nCrabs\n\n\|\n\nFun novelty creatures to add to your aquarium, very active.\n\n\|\n\nNeed brackish water, dry land, can be predatory. \n \nCrayfish\n\n\|\n\nAttractive, brightly colored shades of red or blue.\n\n\|\n\nCan be predatory and territorial, will fight each other, nocturnal. \n \nFan Shrimp\n\n\|\n\nLarge size makes them very interesting to observe.\n\n\|\n\nTerritorial, sensitive to poor quality water, difficult to feed. \n \nLong-arm Shrimp\n\n\|\n\nHardy and large.\n\n\|\n\nCan potentially grow very big, highly territorial, predatory. \n \nPond Snails\n\n\|\n\nInexpensive, easy to look after.\n\n\|\n\nCan damage aquarium plants, high reproductive rate. \n \nNerites\n\n\|\n\nHarmless to most plants, consume algae, don’t breed in aquariums\n\n\|\n\nSome require brackish water, can be difficult to identify. \n \nFresh Water Invertebrate Health Considerations\n\nMost types of invertebrates are quite low maintenance as far as healthcare\ngoes, so long as the quality and chemistry of your water are kept in optimum\ncondition. With the exception of the pond snail, most types of invertebrates\nare vulnerable to poor quality water, or water containing high levels of\nnitrates. While some fresh water invertebrates are able to breathe air, for\nexample apple snails and crabs, most cannot do so, and could quickly succumb\nin tanks that have poor water conditions.\n\nOne of the most important issues to be aware of if you want to keep fresh\nwater invertebrates is that of copper-based medication. These types of\nmedicines should be avoided at all costs, because most types of invertebrates\nare extremely intolerant of these compounds. Most aquarium medications use\ncopper, and so you will need to check carefully before you go treating your\ntank.\n\nAnother important consideration is that many fresh water invertebrates like to\nmolt. Molting is a complex process, and depends on the animals receiving the\nright kind of diet and living in the right conditions. Under the wrong\nconditions, many invertebrates will not be able to molt, and will therefore\ndie.\n\nDietary Needs\n\nFresh water invertebrates have special dietary needs that need to be\nconsidered. Often overlooked, many aquarium kept creatures eventually starve\nto death. What you need to remember is that most fresh water invertebrates are\nessentially scavengers, while others may be filter feeders.\n\nFilter feeders are especially difficult, as they need the appropriate amount\nof particulate matter to be provided for them on a regular basis. Ideally, you\nshould add a small amount of specialized food for them each day. Algae-eaters\nmeanwhile, will need to be provided with an alternate source of food, because\nany algae you have in your tank is never enough to sustain them long term.\n\nRegarding snails and many types of crayfish fresh water invertebrates, these\ncreatures need to eat certain kinds of aquarium plants, which will have to be\nprovided for them. Note that many snails will also happily eat your fish eggs,\nand so they are a definite no-go for any breeding tank.\n\nYou also need to beware of certain types of invertebrates that can eat your\ntropical fish, such as many crabs, long-arm shrimp and crayfish, which are\nable to catch and eat surprisingly large fish.\n\nSummary\n\nTo cap it all, fresh water invertebrates can make excellent additions to your\naquarium, but don’t go kidding yourself that they are easy creatures to keep.\nVirtually all types of invertebrates require a level of specialist care, and\nso you will need to research carefully any kind of creature you are\nconsidering keeping, to see if it really is a viable option for you.\n\nSome of the easier fresh water invertebrates to keep are red cherry shrimp!\n\n© 2017 TheShrimpFarm.com - A Division of Five Star Sellers Enterprises. 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Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp Hobby information before starting out", "passages": [ "Information on this very popular shrimp. Its name comes from Takashi Amano, the creator of ADA, who used these shrimp for algae eating purposes. It cannot breed in pure freshwater.", "Information on this wild caught species which is a filter feeder. It is very common to find in most pet stores and online. It is not possible to breed this species in pure freshwater.", "Information on this elusive all black color variation of the common Tiger Shrimp. Its all black coloration is from selective breeding to widen the black stripes of the common Tiger Shrimp.", "Information on this newly introduced species to the hobby. Not much is known and they are caught in the wild. Captive breeding is possible.", "Information on this beautiful dark green colored shrimp. Its eggs are a nice lime green which really make this shrimp stand out. Its true scientic name and genus are in question.", "Information on this wild caught and extremely cheap freshwater shrimp. It carries many different names and can be found in most pet stores. It is considered a feeder shrimp for freshwater aquarium fish.", "Information on this all white relative of the Crystal Red Shrimp, Bee Shrimp, Orange Bee Shrimp and others. It is nicely colored but little is known as to its origin.", "Information on this wild caught grandfather of the selectively bred species Red Cherry Shrimp and Yellow Shrimp. There may be other selectively bred color variations unknown to the hobby at the moment.", "Information on this wild species and the grandfather of the Crystal Red Shrimp, Bee Shrimp and others. Can be rare and hard to find.", "Information on this wild caught species. Unfortunately it cannot breed in pure freshwater and has slowly disappeared from the hobby as a result.", "Information on the most common and most popular shrimp in the hobby. This is the ultimate beginners shrimp and most hobbyists begin with this species before venturing into more difficult/expensive shrimp.", "This is a variant of the Red Cherry Shrimp, it is bred for a deep red color and has several grades.", "Information on this red color variation of the common Tiger Shrimp. This color variation is apparently found in the wild and not selectively bred.", "Information on this very rare and almost impossible to find shrimp in the hobby. Hopefully it will someday become more available.", "Information on this beautiful all white selectively bred shrimp. Its name comes from its eggs which are all white resembling snowballs.", "A gallery of photos of many different kinds of Sulawesi Shrimp from Indonesia. Newly introduced to the hobby in late 2007.", "Information on this somewhat common shrimp. It is the less rare variation than its cousins: Blue Tiger, Red Tiger, Golden Eye and others.", "Information of the most common snail found in pet stores, the Apple Snail. Are they good or bad for a shrimp tank?", "Information on the common pond snail. They are not bad snails and are in fact good for any kind of tank especially shrimp-only tanks.", "Information on how to successfully hatch isolated eggs. Great method if you have a pregnant female die who has eggs.", "Information on how the Babaulti Shrimp variety is commonly mislabeled as different types of shrimp which vary in color. Good to know.", "Information on grading the Crystal Red Shrimp. Includes information on how to identify specific features and what makes the grade.", "A how-to for making a homemade shrimp trap. Instead of chasing your shrimp with a net, let them do the work themselves.", "An article about dosing fertilizers in a tank with shrimp. What is too much? What will kill them? Is it ok?", "Information about setting up a new shrimp tank including details on exactly what should and shouldn't be used. Great info for beginners.", "Information about using leaf litter in a shrimp tank. Do shrimp do better with leaf litter? What leaves to use?", "What is true and what is false about shrimp keeping and everything related to the hobby. There are a lot of false statements out there so it is important to quell them.", "Two journals on setting up a shrimp rack for keeping multiple tanks using smaller space. Great tutorials with both journals by both Ryan and Pedro.", "A Journal on the expedition conducted by Mimbon Aquarium from Germany. Photos and information about Sulawesi Indonesia as well as underwater photos of the habitat.", "Great information by Kenshin about changing the water during wintertime. You do not want very cold water to shock the shrimp. This is a great article for those in cold weather climates.", "Information on the many creatures found inside a tank including planaria, hydra, and many others. Superb article by Satu in Finland.", "Information about what shrimp are ok to house together in the same tank, and which ones will interbreed creating a hybrid. Great chart for easy comparision.", "Information about why it is better to ship young shrimp and why it is better to buy young shrimp vs adults. Size is important when introducing shrimp to a new tank.", "This article is basically how the newcomer should start out and what to look for. Following doesn’t have all the details on new tank setup and other setup information. This is mostly to help you get the idea where to start out and some information about tank setup and shrimps. First thing every newcomer should do is study about the shrimps and how the tanks are setup. Reading is vital for this hobby if you wish to be successful.", "Let's first talk about the shrimp tank. Setting up a new tank can be frustrating but if you do properly first time you are all good to go for a long while. A shrimp tank can be easy or hard and it can be expensive. I myself started with a 10g tank. I chose a 10g tank because I felt that I could easily setup a 10g tank and I also only had 15 shrimps to start with. It also wasn’t too big or small and for the price, so it was worth it. As time went by I did get a 20g tank. You can choose a bigger size tank to start with if you want mass colonies. It is suggested however to start small until you gain knowledge and experience before upsizing.", "After you get your tank, you need a filter. There are lots of good filters that you can use. Most filters you will find are sold at local pet stores. Check out your near pet shops. I use sponge filters to start with because lots of people seems to be using them and they are doing pretty well. I didn’t know why sponge filters were good at that time, but as time passed I realized that it’s very good for the baby shrimp and also very easy to clean out. If you are using a propeller type filter then it is highly recommend that you use a spong or similar safeguard to prevent the shrimp from getting sucked in the filter and dying. Baby shrimp are easily sucked into an unprotected filter.", "Now you need a tank light and thermometer/heater. If you are going to plant your tank, getting an aquarium light is a must. Some tanks do come with hood and light. You can always choose your own kind of aquarium light and save some money. When you get your aquarium light, one thing I would suggest is you should use sunlight or cool white light bulbs because some shrimps do get better colors and it’s good for your plants as well. Make sure you do turn on at least 7 hours + for a planted tank. Also, get one small thermometer/heater. For my experience, shrimps will not breed or they will die if temperature is too high or low. The optimal temperature range to keep shrimp are listed in the section of shrimp species here on Planet Inverts. Each species has different requirements so it is suggested that you read before you buy.", "When you get all the equipment you should get some gravel, aqua soil, or some sort of aquarium substrate. Also, for my experience, I would prefer to use aqua soils or aquarium substrate because it can make your water pH lower which helps the shrimp live better and longer. These aqua soils or substrates can be sold in normal pet shops but if you can’t find them there is always online stores. There are many different types of substrate to use. Make sure you do read on those substrates and what they do. Different aqua soils or substrate do different things.", "Next thing you should do is cycle the water in your new tank. Cycle is extremely important. It can take 2 - 4 weeks or more to fully cycle a new tank. Make sure you use dechlorinator because you do not want chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals on your water. Tap water delorinator will remove them. Seachem Prime is a highly popular and recommended dechlorinator for any tank. Now, if you are using aqua soils or aquarium substrate, the water may get cloudy about 2 days or more. As time passes, the water will clear. Oh yeah, you should have started running the filter from the very beginning. It can help process your water clean faster. When water gets a little clear, you can start planting plants or setup tank. Final step is getting water test and getting shrimps. After 2 – 4 weeks of cycle, test out your water pH, nitrate and ammonia. Those test kits should be selling at your pet stores. They aren’t that expensive to buy. Most of the shrimps are safe with pH range of 6.0-7.5 and nitrate/ammonia should be close to 0. Here, Planet Inverts has pH range of different kind of shrimps also located in the individual species information pages.", "Here is another great resource specifically for setting up a new shrimp tank; the article \"Setting up a new tank\". Please read it.", "Now let me talk about some shrimps and where to get them. I know you are wondering what shrimps to choose and where to buy them. You can buy some shrimps here at the Planet Inverts Store. You can also buy at some other online stores and pet shops near your area. Near my area, pet stores didn’t have much shrimps for sale. Any ways, I told you all that I started with 15 cherry shrimps. You do not have to get cherry to start out but for my experience cherry shrimps are cute, easy to breed and it’s not too expensive to start with. (I know some shrimps are more expensive and it depends on what you are getting.) I also think it is best for the newcomer to get Red Cherry Shrimp to start out. You can see the section of shrimp species here on Planet Inverts to see what types of shrimps are there and choose them wisely. Not all shrimps are easy to breed. I know from my experience I had about 10 cherry deaths in the first 2 weeks. It was my water cycle and bad tank setup. Not being prepared can turn into a problem.", "Now when you have your shrimp and acclimate is very important. I know there are several ways to acclimates your shrimp to tank but as far as I know here on planet inverse has a good article introducing shrimps to new tank. Check out the article \"Acclimating New Shrimp\". (I use this method)", "Another important thing you should do is search about what types of shrimps are safe to keep together. Please read the article \"Will These Shrimp Interbreed?\". It is highly recommended that you read that article and pay attention to the chart on that page. Also, do not keep fish in the same tank at all. Fish can eat shrimps or attack them. It can be very stressful for the shrimp. They will die faster or will not breed so keep out the fish. Best way is do not keep together whatsoever." ] }, "parsed_md": "For the Newcomer .:. Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp Hobby information before\nstarting out\n\nBee Shrimp\n\nInformation on this black colored variation of the common Crystal Red Shrimp.\n\nWine Red Shrimp\n\nInformation on this Red colored variation of Taiwan Bee Shrimp\n\nShadow Panda Shrimp\n\nInformation on the Shadow Panda variation of Taiwan Bee Shrimp\n\nPanda Shrimp\n\nInformation on the Panda variation of Taiwan Bee Shrimp\n\nBlack King Kong Shrimp\n\nInformation on this black colored variation of Taiwan Bee Shrimp\n\nBlue Jelly Shrimp\n\nThis is a bright blue Neocaridina shrimp bred from blue rili shrimp.\n\nAfrican Filter Shrimp\n\nInformation on this large filter feeding shrimp from Africa.\n\nAmano Shrimp\n\nInformation on this very popular shrimp. Its name comes from Takashi Amano,\nthe creator of ADA, who used these shrimp for algae eating purposes. It cannot\nbreed in pure freshwater.\n\nBamboo Shrimp\n\nInformation on this wild caught species which is a filter feeder. It is very\ncommon to find in most pet stores and online. It is not possible to breed this\nspecies in pure freshwater.\n\nBlack Tiger Shrimp\n\nInformation on this elusive all black color variation of the common Tiger\nShrimp. Its all black coloration is from selective breeding to widen the black\nstripes of the common Tiger Shrimp.\n\nBlue Bee Shrimp\n\nInformation on this newly introduced species to the hobby. Not much is known\nand they are caught in the wild. Captive breeding is possible.\n\nBlue Pearl Shrimp\n\nInformation on this beautiful blue colored species of the wild N.\nzhangjiajiensis shrimp.\n\nBlue Tiger Shrimp\n\nInformation on this blue coloration variation on the common Tiger Shrimp. It\nis expensive and sometimes hard to find.\n\nTangerine Tiger\n\nInformation on the Tangerine Tiger Shrimp.\n\nSuper Tiger Shrimp\n\nInformation on this variation on the common Tiger Shrimp. Easy to keep and a\nbeautiful shrimp\n\nCardinal Shrimp\n\nInformation on the very popular shrimp from Sulawesi Indonesia. Its colors are\nawesome.\n\nCrystal Red Shrimp\n\nInformation on this extremely popular, difficult, expensive, and complex\nshrimp species. Selectively bred for coloration and other features.\n\nDark Green Shrimp\n\nInformation on this beautiful dark green colored shrimp. Its eggs are a nice\nlime green which really make this shrimp stand out. Its true scientic name and\ngenus are in question.\n\nGhost-Glass-Grass Shrimp\n\nInformation on this wild caught and extremely cheap freshwater shrimp. It\ncarries many different names and can be found in most pet stores. It is\nconsidered a feeder shrimp for freshwater aquarium fish.\n\nGolden Bee Shrimp\n\nInformation on this all white relative of the Crystal Red Shrimp, Bee Shrimp,\nOrange Bee Shrimp and others. It is nicely colored but little is known as to\nits origin.\n\nHarlequin Shrimp\n\nInformation on this specific species of shrimp found in Sulawesi Indonesia.\n\nMalaya Shrimp\n\nInformation on this newly introduced and soon to be common species of shrimp.\n\nNeocaridina Heteropoda Shrimp\n\nInformation on this wild caught grandfather of the selectively bred species\nRed Cherry Shrimp and Yellow Shrimp. There may be other selectively bred color\nvariations unknown to the hobby at the moment.\n\nOrange Bee Shrimp\n\nInformation on this wild species and the grandfather of the Crystal Red\nShrimp, Bee Shrimp and others. Can be rare and hard to find.\n\nOrange Sakura Shrimp\n\nThis is a color morph of the common Neocaridina species Red Cherry Shrimp\n\nRili Shrimp\n\nThis is a color morph of the common Neocaridina species Red Cherry Shrimp\n\nPurple Zebra Shrimp\n\nInformation on this wild caught species. Unfortunately it cannot breed in pure\nfreshwater and has slowly disappeared from the hobby as a result.\n\nRed Cherry Shrimp\n\nInformation on the most common and most popular shrimp in the hobby. This is\nthe ultimate beginners shrimp and most hobbyists begin with this species\nbefore venturing into more difficult/expensive shrimp.\n\nFire Red Shrimp\n\nThis is a variant of the Red Cherry Shrimp, it is bred for a deep red color\nand has several grades.\n\nRed Tiger Shrimp\n\nInformation on this red color variation of the common Tiger Shrimp. This color\nvariation is apparently found in the wild and not selectively bred.\n\nRed Tupfel Shrimp\n\nInformation on this very rare and almost impossible to find shrimp in the\nhobby. Hopefully it will someday become more available.\n\nSnowball Shrimp\n\nInformation on this beautiful all white selectively bred shrimp. Its name\ncomes from its eggs which are all white resembling snowballs.\n\nSulawesi Shrimp\n\nA gallery of photos of many different kinds of Sulawesi Shrimp from Indonesia.\nNewly introduced to the hobby in late 2007.\n\nTiger Shrimp\n\nInformation on this somewhat common shrimp. It is the less rare variation than\nits cousins: Blue Tiger, Red Tiger, Golden Eye and others.\n\nWhite Bee Shrimp\n\nInformation on this elusive and very rare species of Bee Shrimp. It is\ndefinitely a cool looking shrimp.\n\nYellow Shrimp\n\nInformation on this selectively bred shrimp from the wild N. Heteropoda\nspecies. It breeds very well.\n\n\"Cambarellus montezumae\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.\n\n\"Cambarellus patzcuarensis\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.\n\n\"Procambarus acanthophorus\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.\n\n\"Procambarus allenii\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this commonly blue colored crayfish\nspecies.\n\n\"Procambarus clarkii\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this popular crayfish species which comes\nin several different colors.\n\n\"Procambarus cubensis\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.\n\n\"Procambarus enoplosternum\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.\n\n\"Procambarus sp. marble\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.\n\n\"Procambarus pubescens\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.\n\n\"Procambarus spiculifer\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.\n\n\"Procambarus toltecae\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.\n\n\"Procambarus vasquezae\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.\n\n\"Procambarus versutus\" Crayfish\n\nInformation on care and breeding of this very cool colored species of\ncrayfish.\n\nApple Snail\n\nInformation of the most common snail found in pet stores, the Apple Snail. Are\nthey good or bad for a shrimp tank?\n\nMalaysian Trumpet Snail\n\nInformation on the common Malaysian Trumpet Snail. They are great for all\naquariums given several reasons.\n\nZebra Nerite Snail\n\nInformation on the beautiful Zebra Nerite Snail.\n\nPond Snail\n\nInformation on the common pond snail. They are not bad snails and are in fact\ngood for any kind of tank especially shrimp-only tanks.\n\nRamshorn Snail\n\nInformation on the Ramshorn Snail including the different color variations and\npopulation control.\n\nSulawesi Snails\n\nPhotos of the various species of Sulawesi Snails. There are more species than\nare pictured as well.\n\nAegla sp. argentina\n\nSpecies Info on care and breeding of this non-crab, non-shrimp creature.\n\nGo to Planet Inverts Home\n\nReturn to the homepage for news and update information.\n\nVisit the Planet Inverts Forum\n\nGreat online community to exchange information and communicate with fellow\nhobbyists.\n\nVisit the Planet Inverts Store\n\nBuy Shrimp, Snails, Crayfish and more.\n\nVisit the Photo Gallery\n\nAwesome Macro Photos. All photos are 1024x768 for desktop backgrounds.\n\nContact Planet Inverts at: planetinverts@gmail.com\n\nAcclimating New Shrimp:\n\nInformation on how to properly acclimate your newly arrived shrimp to your\ntank.\n\nAre Hydra Harmful to Shrimp?\n\nInformation on the unwelcomed Hydra in the freshwater aquarium including ways\nto prevent and remove them.\n\nN. zhangjiajiensis: It's colors\n\nInformation on this wild species and the many selectively bred color morphs\nthat have evolved from it.\n\nPacking a Winter Shipment\n\nInformation on how to successfully pack shrimp for a wintertime shipment.\nKeeping the shrimp warm is very important.\n\nRed Cherry Shrimp Hatching\n\nA rare photographic glimpse of a baby Red Cherry Shrimp hatching from an egg.\n\nInformation on the N. Palmata\n\nThe orange coloration is actually the shrimp being infected with\nAcanthocepala.\n\nArtificially Hatching Eggs\n\nInformation on how to successfully hatch isolated eggs. Great method if you\nhave a pregnant female die who has eggs.\n\nBreeding Softwater Shrimp\n\nInformation on how to successfully breed shrimp that require soft water. Tips\nand advice from user Kenshin.\n\nBabaulti Shrimp: Mislabeled\n\nInformation on how the Babaulti Shrimp variety is commonly mislabeled as\ndifferent types of shrimp which vary in color. Good to know.\n\nThe Crystal Red Shrimp Grading Guide\n\nInformation on grading the Crystal Red Shrimp. Includes information on how to\nidentify specific features and what makes the grade.\n\nDo-It-Yourself Shrimp Trap\n\nA how-to for making a homemade shrimp trap. Instead of chasing your shrimp\nwith a net, let them do the work themselves.\n\nIs it safe to dose fertilizers in a shrimp tank?\n\nAn article about dosing fertilizers in a tank with shrimp. What is too much?\nWhat will kill them? Is it ok?\n\nAre the shrimp naturally colored or dyed?\n\nAn experiment conducted to see if imported shrimp are naturally colored or\ndyed by the supplier. Great article.\n\nSafe Tankmates for Shrimp\n\nInformation regarding what tankmates are safe for shrimp and what will\ndefinitely eat your shrimp. Very important.\n\nSetting up a Shrimp Tank\n\nInformation about setting up a new shrimp tank including details on exactly\nwhat should and shouldn't be used. Great info for beginners.\n\nShipping Inverts\n\nGeneral information about shipping inverts. Proper packaging, insulation,\nheatpacks, etc. Great info for all hobbyists.\n\nShrimp and Leaf Litter\n\nInformation about using leaf litter in a shrimp tank. Do shrimp do better with\nleaf litter? What leaves to use?\n\nShrimp Myths vs Truth\n\nWhat is true and what is false about shrimp keeping and everything related to\nthe hobby. There are a lot of false statements out there so it is important to\nquell them.\n\nShrimp Rack Journals\n\nTwo journals on setting up a shrimp rack for keeping multiple tanks using\nsmaller space. Great tutorials with both journals by both Ryan and Pedro.\n\nSulawesi Expedition\n\nA Journal on the expedition conducted by Mimbon Aquarium from Germany. Photos\nand information about Sulawesi Indonesia as well as underwater photos of the\nhabitat.\n\nWater Change in the Winter\n\nGreat information by Kenshin about changing the water during wintertime. You\ndo not want very cold water to shock the shrimp. This is a great article for\nthose in cold weather climates.\n\nWhat is that bug in my tank?\n\nInformation on the many creatures found inside a tank including planaria,\nhydra, and many others. Superb article by Satu in Finland.\n\nWill these shrimp interbreed?\n\nInformation about what shrimp are ok to house together in the same tank, and\nwhich ones will interbreed creating a hybrid. Great chart for easy\ncomparision.\n\nWhy ship young shrimp?\n\nInformation about why it is better to ship young shrimp and why it is better\nto buy young shrimp vs adults. Size is important when introducing shrimp to a\nnew tank.\n\nAwesome Close Up Photos!\n\nGreat photos submitted by our members. Definitely worth a look.\n\nInvert Tank Gallery\n\nGreat Invert Tank Photos from our members. Great looking tanks.\n\nPhotos by Peter Maquire\n\nAwesome macro photos by Peter Maquire. These are some of the best out there!\n\nFor the Newcomer: Starting\n\nInformation for the newcomer to the hobby. How to start, what to use, what not\nto do.\n\nWhy Shrimp? An Editorial\n\nWhat is it about shrimp thats makes the hobbyist love them so much? Great\neditorial.\n\nSo you want to raise Shrimp?\n\nGreat editorial on gaining knowledge before you even start keeping shrimp.\n\nLow Tech Macro Photography\n\nQuick tutorial on taking macro shots with a simple everyday camera and not\nprofessional equipment.\n\nIf it isn't broke: Don't fix it\n\nAn Editorial on why sometimes its best to let things stay the way they are.\n\nAquatic Inverts: An Overview\n\nA great Article on the common invertebrates found in the Freshwater Aquarium\nHobby.\n\nRed Cherry Shrimp Molting\n\nAnother great photo series from Peter Maguire featuring a Red Cherry Shrimp\nmolting.\n\nPlanet Inverts Sitemap\n\nNavigate the entire site on a simple page.\n\nNeocaridina Denticulata\n\nInformation on this wild variety of shrimp from Taiwan.\n\nPlanet Inverts Video Archive\n\nNewly added videos of shrimp, snails and more.\n\nAbout Planet Inverts.com\n\nJust as the title says...\n\nRed Goldflake Shrimp\n\nAnother one of the cool looking shrimp from Sulawesi.\n\nBrown Camo Shrimp\n\nAnother one of the Sulawesi Shrimp with a unique \"camouflaged\" coloration.\n\nOrange Delight Shrimp\n\nAnother one of the Sulawesi Shrimp with a unique orange coloration.\n\nHorned Nerite Snail\n\nA beautifully colored nerite snail with unique appendages.\n\nTracked Nerite Snail\n\nA red-orange colored snail with \"tracks\" running along its body\n\nZebra Nerite Snail\n\nInformation on the beautifully striped Zebra Nerite Snail.\n\nNinja Shrimp\n\nInformation on this rapid multi-color changing \"Ninja\". Many colors including\nblack, red, brown, and more.\n\nShrimp Reproduction\n\nAn explanation of the reproduction cycle of a Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp.\n\nKilling Planaria and Hydra\n\nUse Fenbendazole to kill Planaria and Hydra without harming your Freshwater\nAquarium Shrimp.\n\nDo-It-Yourself Sponge Filters\n\nSave money on multiple Sponge Filters. Make them yourself.\n\nAlpha Pro Breeders.com Freshwater Shrimp\n\nVisit Alpha Pro Breeders to purchase shrimp.\n\nAlpha Pro Breeders.com Exotic Frogs\n\nVisit Alpha Pro Breeders to purchase exotic frogs.\n\nAlpha Pro Breeders.com Tropical Fish\n\nVisit Alpha Pro Breeders to purchase tropical fish.\n\nASDASDASD\n\nASDASDAS\n\n## Navigate\n\n * Home\n\n * Store\n\n * Premium Food\n\n * Shrimp & Snails Available\n\n * Gallery\n\n * Videos\n\n * Contact\n\n * About\n\n * Plants Available\n\n * Exotic Frogs Available\n\n * Crayfish Available\n\n## Shrimp Species\n\n * African Filter Shrimp\n\n * Amano Shrimp\n\n * Bamboo Shrimp\n\n * Bee Shrimp\n\n * Black King Kong Shrimp\n\n * Black Tiger Shrimp\n\n * Blue Bee Shrimp\n\n * Blue Pearl Shrimp\n\n * Blue Tiger Shrimp\n\n * Brown Camo Shrimp\n\n * Cardinal Shrimp\n\n * Crystal Red Shrimp\n\n * Fire Red Shrimp\n\n * Dark Green Shrimp\n\n * Ghost - Glass - Grass Shrimp\n\n * Golden Bee Shrimp\n\n * Harlequin Shrimp\n\n * Malaya Shrimp\n\n * Neocaridina Heteropoda\n\n * Ninja Shrimp\n\n * Orange Bee Shrimp\n\n * Orange Sakura Shrimp\n\n * Orange Delight Shrimp\n\n * Panda Shrimp\n\n * Purple Zebra Shrimp\n\n * Red Cherry Shrimp\n\n * Red Goldflake Shrimp\n\n * Red Tiger Shrimp\n\n * Red Tupfel Shrimp\n\n * Rili Shrimp\n\n * Shadow Panda Shrimp\n\n * Snowball Shrimp\n\n * Sulawesi Shrimp\n\n * Super Tiger Shrimp\n\n * Tangerine Tiger Shrimp\n\n * Tiger Shrimp\n\n * White Bee Shrimp\n\n * Wine Red Shrimp\n\n * Yellow Shrimp\n\n## Crayfish Species\n\n * Cambarellus montezumae\n\n * Cambarellus patzcuarensis\n\n * Procambarus acanthophorus\n\n * Procambarus allenii\n\n * Procambarus clarkii\n\n * Procambarus cubensis\n\n * Procambarus enoplosternum\n\n * Procambarus sp. marble\n\n * Procambarus pubescens\n\n * Procambarus spiculifer\n\n * Procambarus toltecae\n\n * Procambarus vasquezae\n\n * Procambarus versutus\n\n## Snail Species\n\n * Apple Snail\n\n * Horned Nerite Snail\n\n * Malaysian Trumpet Snail\n\n * Pond Snail\n\n * Ramshorn Snail\n\n * Sulawesi Snails\n\n * Tracked Nerite Snail\n\n * Zebra Nerite Snail\n\n## Aegla Species\n\n * Aegla sp. argentina\n\n## Site Search\n\n* × close\n\n## Articles\n\n * Acclimating New Shrimp\n\n * Aquatic Inverts: An Overview\n\n * Are Hydra Harmful to Shrimp?\n\n * Artificially Hatching Eggs\n\n * Breeding Softwater Shrimp\n\n * Caridina babaulti: Mislabeled\n\n * Crystal Red Shrimp Grading\n\n * Do It Yourself Shrimp Trap\n\n * Do It Yourself Sponge Filters\n\n * Ferts & Shrimp: Is it safe?\n\n * For the Newcomer: Starting\n\n * If it isn't broken: Don't fix it\n\n * Killing Planaria & Hydra\n\n * Low Tech Macro Photography\n\n * Natural Color or Dyed Shrimp?\n\n * Newcomer Packet\n\n * N. palmata: Parasite Color?\n\n * N. zhangjiajiensis: It's Colors\n\n * Packing a Winter Shipment\n\n * Red Cherry Shrimp Hatching\n\n * Red Cherry Shrimp Molting\n\n * Safe Tankmates for Shrimp\n\n * Setting up a Shrimp Tank\n\n * Shipping Aquarium Shrimp\n\n * Shrimp and Leaf Litter\n\n * Shrimp Myths vs. Truth\n\n * Shrimp Rack Journals\n\n * Shrimp Reproduction\n\n * So you want to raise Shrimp?\n\n * Sulawesi Expedition\n\n * Water Change in Winter\n\n * What is that bug in my tank?\n\n * Will These Shrimp Interbreed?\n\n * Why Ship Young Shrimp?\n\n * Why Shrimp? An Editorial\n\n## Members Window\n\n * Awesome Close Up Photos\n\n * Invert Tank Gallery\n\n * Photos by Peter Maguire\n\n## Forum Login\n\n� Not a member? Register\n\n## Disclaimer\n\nAll Information contained in the subject article(s) has been submitted by\nmember(s) of\n\nPlanet Inverts.com\n\nEach Article is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without a\nformal written request\n\n## For the Newcomer\n\n###### For the Newcomer: Things you should know before you begin\n\nby: Sang Rim (USA)\n\nThis article is basically how the newcomer should start out and what to look\nfor. Following doesn’t have all the details on new tank setup and other setup\ninformation. This is mostly to help you get the idea where to start out and\nsome information about tank setup and shrimps. First thing every newcomer\nshould do is study about the shrimps and how the tanks are setup. Reading is\nvital for this hobby if you wish to be successful.\n\nChoosing equipment and size of your Shrimp Tank\n\nLet's first talk about the shrimp tank. Setting up a new tank can be\nfrustrating but if you do properly first time you are all good to go for a\nlong while. A shrimp tank can be easy or hard and it can be expensive. I\nmyself started with a 10g tank. I chose a 10g tank because I felt that I could\neasily setup a 10g tank and I also only had 15 shrimps to start with. It also\nwasn’t too big or small and for the price, so it was worth it. As time went by\nI did get a 20g tank. You can choose a bigger size tank to start with if you\nwant mass colonies. It is suggested however to start small until you gain\nknowledge and experience before upsizing.\n\nAfter you get your tank, you need a filter. There are lots of good filters\nthat you can use. Most filters you will find are sold at local pet stores.\nCheck out your near pet shops. I use sponge filters to start with because lots\nof people seems to be using them and they are doing pretty well. I didn’t know\nwhy sponge filters were good at that time, but as time passed I realized that\nit’s very good for the baby shrimp and also very easy to clean out. If you are\nusing a propeller type filter then it is highly recommend that you use a spong\nor similar safeguard to prevent the shrimp from getting sucked in the filter\nand dying. Baby shrimp are easily sucked into an unprotected filter.\n\nNow you need a tank light and thermometer/heater. If you are going to plant\nyour tank, getting an aquarium light is a must. Some tanks do come with hood\nand light. You can always choose your own kind of aquarium light and save some\nmoney. When you get your aquarium light, one thing I would suggest is you\nshould use sunlight or cool white light bulbs because some shrimps do get\nbetter colors and it’s good for your plants as well. Make sure you do turn on\nat least 7 hours + for a planted tank. Also, get one small thermometer/heater.\nFor my experience, shrimps will not breed or they will die if temperature is\ntoo high or low. The optimal temperature range to keep shrimp are listed in\nthe section of shrimp species here on Planet Inverts. Each species has\ndifferent requirements so it is suggested that you read before you buy.\n\nWhen you get all the equipment you should get some gravel, aqua soil, or some\nsort of aquarium substrate. Also, for my experience, I would prefer to use\naqua soils or aquarium substrate because it can make your water pH lower which\nhelps the shrimp live better and longer. These aqua soils or substrates can be\nsold in normal pet shops but if you can’t find them there is always online\nstores. There are many different types of substrate to use. Make sure you do\nread on those substrates and what they do. Different aqua soils or substrate\ndo different things.\n\nNext thing you should do is cycle the water in your new tank. Cycle is\nextremely important. It can take 2 - 4 weeks or more to fully cycle a new\ntank. Make sure you use dechlorinator because you do not want chlorine,\nchloramines and heavy metals on your water. Tap water delorinator will remove\nthem. Seachem Prime is a highly popular and recommended dechlorinator for any\ntank. Now, if you are using aqua soils or aquarium substrate, the water may\nget cloudy about 2 days or more. As time passes, the water will clear. Oh\nyeah, you should have started running the filter from the very beginning. It\ncan help process your water clean faster. When water gets a little clear, you\ncan start planting plants or setup tank. Final step is getting water test and\ngetting shrimps. After 2 – 4 weeks of cycle, test out your water pH, nitrate\nand ammonia. Those test kits should be selling at your pet stores. They aren’t\nthat expensive to buy. Most of the shrimps are safe with pH range of 6.0-7.5\nand nitrate/ammonia should be close to 0. Here, Planet Inverts has pH range of\ndifferent kind of shrimps also located in the individual species information\npages.\n\nHere is another great resource specifically for setting up a new shrimp tank;\nthe article \"Setting up a new tank\". Please read it.\n\nWhat shrimps to choose and where to get them\n\nNow let me talk about some shrimps and where to get them. I know you are\nwondering what shrimps to choose and where to buy them. You can buy some\nshrimps here at the Planet Inverts Store. You can also buy at some other\nonline stores and pet shops near your area. Near my area, pet stores didn’t\nhave much shrimps for sale. Any ways, I told you all that I started with 15\ncherry shrimps. You do not have to get cherry to start out but for my\nexperience cherry shrimps are cute, easy to breed and it’s not too expensive\nto start with. (I know some shrimps are more expensive and it depends on what\nyou are getting.) I also think it is best for the newcomer to get Red Cherry\nShrimp to start out. You can see the section of shrimp species here on Planet\nInverts to see what types of shrimps are there and choose them wisely. Not all\nshrimps are easy to breed. I know from my experience I had about 10 cherry\ndeaths in the first 2 weeks. It was my water cycle and bad tank setup. Not\nbeing prepared can turn into a problem.\n\nHow to introduce the shrimps to new tank\n\nNow when you have your shrimp and acclimate is very important. I know there\nare several ways to acclimates your shrimp to tank but as far as I know here\non planet inverse has a good article introducing shrimps to new tank. Check\nout the article \"Acclimating New Shrimp\". (I use this method)\n\nDifferent kind of shrimps to keep together and is it safe to put fish?\n\nAnother important thing you should do is search about what types of shrimps\nare safe to keep together. Please read the article \"Will These Shrimp\nInterbreed?\". It is highly recommended that you read that article and pay\nattention to the chart on that page. Also, do not keep fish in the same tank\nat all. Fish can eat shrimps or attack them. It can be very stressful for the\nshrimp. They will die faster or will not breed so keep out the fish. Best way\nis do not keep together whatsoever.\n\nGood Luck!\n\nRelated Pages\n\nSo you want to raise Shrimp?\n\nSetting up a new Shrimp Tank\n\nAquatic Inverts: An Overview\n\nIf it isn't broken: Don't fix it\n\nSafe Tankmates for Shrimp\n\nShrimp Myths vs. Truth\n\nShrimp Reproduction\n\nDo It Yourself Sponge Filters\n\nWhy Shrimp? An Editorial\n\nCopyright © 2007 Site by Miami Web Now\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://worldwideaquaculture.com/freshwater-shrimp-farming-how-to-start-your-own-shrimp-farm/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201126234119/http://worldwideaquaculture.com/freshwater-shrimp-farming-how-to-start-your-own-shrimp-farm/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Freshwater Shrimp Farming – How to Start Your Own Shrimp Farm", "passages": [ "Raising and producing freshwater shrimp or prawns in your own aquaculture fish farm can be a profitable business. Freshwater shrimp farming is suitable mostly in the warmer climate, and is similar to marine shrimp farming in many ways because they share many of the same characteristics and problems. Marine shrimp farming began in the 1970s and quickly became popular in the United States, Western Europe, and in some Asian countries. The total production of farmed shrimp reached over 1.6 million tons in 2003, which was valued at 9 billion dollars. The majority of the farmed shrimp, about 75% of the world’s farmed shrimp, are produced in Asia, particularly in Thailand and China. The other 25% is produced in the Latin American countries, such as Brazil, Mexico and Ecuador.", "Shrimp farming has come a long way and has transformed into a global industry, from the small scale farms in Asia and Thailand. There are only a few species of shrimp that are farmed globally. One of the most popular species is the Macrobrachium rosenbergii, the Giant Malaysian Prawn, which is a freshwater prawn, native of South Asia.", "Contact your local authorities first and obtain proper permits and business license for operating a commercial shrimp farm in your area. Most states will require you to purchase an aquaculture permit in order to operate a commercial freshwater shrimp farm. You can obtain a license from your state’s Department of Agriculture.", "The freshwater shrimp farming processes include growing out your juvenile shrimps into adults, and marketing them for profit. Research by Mississippi State University has demonstrated that this can be a profitable enterprise.", "Shrimp production and the success of your business will largely depend on the quality of your pond. Usually freshwater shrimp farmers don’t get good results with freshly dug ponds because there is not enough supply of food available in the ponds. Shrimp mostly feed on insect larva and algae, which do not grow the first year after digging a pond. You must obtain your juveniles from a hatchery for the pond grow-out phase. You can easily find a commercial hatchery to purchase your juvenile shrimp from. You may find a shrimp hatchery in several states including Mississippi,Kentucky, Texas and Tennessee.", "Select a location to dig a pond specifically for raising freshwater shrimp. Although most farmers would dig a pond similar to a pond used for raising channel catfish, you can also use large fish tanks and swimming pools. Water containers can also be used; however, a natural pond yields the best shrimp production for commercial farming. A good flow of fresh water is necessary for the shrimp. It is also important to supply them with enough oxygen. The soil needs to be in excellent condition for retaining water.", "The water you choose for your pond has to be clean, preferably well water of acceptable quality. Runoff from streams, rivers, and reservoirs can also be used, but it is very important to evaluate the quality of your water source before selecting a suitable site.", "Make sure that you do not choose an area for freshwater shrimp farming which is subject to periodic flooding, or your shrimp will get away. Also make sure that there are no harmful chemicals present in the soil where you choose to dig your pond. Shrimp are sensitive to pesticides and chemical-based fertilizers used for crops. Avoid locations that are subject to nearby runoff water or drift which might contain agricultural spray or pesticides.", "Get samples of your soil from six different places, mix them together and let it dry. Send your soil sample to your state’s Extension Soil Testing Laboratory for soil testing. Determine the pH level of your soil. If your soil is too acidic, having a pH level of less than 6.5, you might need to add lime stone to your pond.", "After filling your pond with water, add natural organic fertilizers to ensure plenty of natural food for your shrimp. Shrimp need plenty of natural organisms to feed on. Get rid of unwanted weed from your pond. A liquid fertilizer gives you the best results.", "Before you stock your juvenile shrimp, check the pond water for insects and larva that might eat the young shrimp. Use an organic method for removing these insects and larva. If you’ve used water other than well water, make sure that there aren’t any other kinds of fish in the water, especially bass, green sunfish, and bluegills. If there are fish in the pond, get rid of them before stocking juvenile shrimp. These kinds of fish are predators for the shrimp. Gradually replace the water in which your juvenile shrimp were transported with the water from the pond. Make sure that the temperature difference of the water is within 6 degrees Fahrenheit. The pond water should be close to 68 degrees. Young juveniles are more susceptible to the cold than the adult shrimp. Stock shrimp at the rate of 12,000 – 16,000 per acre. Lower stocking density will increase the size of your shrimp, but decrease the total poundage of yield.", "At recommended density, your juvenile prawns stocked into grow-out ponds are able to find food themselves naturally from organisms growing in the pond. Start feeding when the shrimp exceed the size of 5.0 grams or greater. Commercial fish feed for channel cat fish is suitable for shrimp. Feeding will depend on the size of your fish. Refer to the table below.", "\| Mean wet weight (g)\| Daily feeding rate (% of body weight) ---\|--- <5\| 0 5 to 15\| 7 15 to 25\| 5", "In our next blog, we will discuss in more detail about harvesting and selling your shrimp commercially for profit. We will also be giving you tips on water quality management, disease control, and controlling the chemical balance of your pond, periodically, so keep reading our blogs regularly. You may also call our office at (303) 495-3705 for more information.", "* Content Provider on November 20, 2014 at 3:40 pm\nThanks James for your comment. You’ll surely find more tips and information on our site. Please visit us regularly.", "* Peter Klocok on February 4, 2015 at 4:37 am\nPlease if you find some organization witch is making shrimp farms indoor witch the water is heated with wate water please let me know. We want to build it. Thanke you.", "* Content Provider on February 6, 2015 at 2:56 pm\nWe can discuss this. Please call our office 303-495-3705. Thanks", "* AMARESH SASMAL on February 15, 2016 at 12:43 am\ni would like to prawn cultivation in pond please give me some idea my cell no 9583357773", "* ONOVO ESSIOT on June 26, 2016 at 12:52 pm\nthe question still remains how do i get the juviniles for a start . Is it possible to ship it to me from your farm over there or", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most educational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our partners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne Dorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics aquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time as well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also, you can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content surrounding sustainable aquaculture!!", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "* Daylo on March 23, 2017 at 6:51 pm\nI would like to start a shrimp farm operation please contact me at 712 790 6200", "* anita on February 21, 2018 at 4:33 am\nhi i want to do this shrimps farming in nepal.can u suggest me more", "* NAGARAJU GOVINDU on January 2, 2019 at 6:05 am\nHI, CAN YOU HELP ME WITH SOME SUGGESTIONS TO FORM A SHRIMP FARM. CAN I GET A CALL 9000953140...?", "In your case I would suggest to try out our Water Treatment and Shrimps/feed. With this solution you’ll get healthy animals and a stressfree environment hence the higher yield of your shrimps production. You won’t need any additives such as antibiotics or any other harmful additives other than ours. Your shrimps/fish will have a high quality and you can invite any potential buyer to test the quality of your shrimps, they will understand!", "You won’t need expensive filters to clean the water, our water treatment product does it the job for you. Of course it is recommended to have a certain flow in the pond but other than that you won’t need anything else.", "* Alejandro on June 2, 2016 at 10:54 am\nHi Glino, is this is a solución or its for feeding the shrimp’s too. I’m interésting on starting my pond for growing asían shrimp’s. I need all the help an Information i need. I am a technition in hydroponic growing for vegettable, but have no knoleged of how to grow asían shrimp’s. One last thing i’m base in the dominican republic, how or can you sent shippment of the products to dominican republic. Ive have an Miami Anddress where i can receive any mercandise or any item purchase. Also, where can i purchase the asían shrimp’s for growing. The asían shrimp’s is the white looking one right; well please provide any info that can help me start my somall business of shrimp’s. Thanks for any help that you can provide with.", "* teona on July 21, 2019 at 2:03 pm\nHello Glino, could you please tell us your websites? I’m interested in your products. thank you", "* ssenyonga Godfrey on December 11, 2016 at 10:54 pm\nI want to start a fresh water shrimp farm in Uganda, the available shrimp comes from Tanzania , kenya that is from salt water, do you know of any nearest fresh water farm where I can buy young ones .for far help contact whatsup +256 706804878", "Thanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it directly without getting more information from you. However, we have a site where you can get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of agriculture and what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That site is http://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of that site and then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming questions. On that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us about your aquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I hope this has been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are helping make the planet better.", "* Manojbhai on March 30, 2017 at 2:33 am\ni would like to prawn cultivation in pond please give me some idea my cell no +91 7567244306", "* Barb on January 16, 2020 at 5:04 am\nI’m interested in doing this in Arizona. Is it too hot in southern AZ (115f) to keep a small facility going? We’d like to use above ground pools.", "If you want to make prawn hatchery in somewhere west bengal. I can provide you land on lease and I Can manage your prawn culture.", "* Angelo Moneta on October 14, 2018 at 9:32 am\nHi, my son girlfriend is from Thailand and her father has an aquatic shrimps farms with 20 pounds. It is worthy to invest on such business", "* Pet on November 2, 2018 at 12:15 am\nyes, it is worthy to invest on shrimp farming. Do you know whether they use pond liner or not?", "* Nel on November 6, 2018 at 9:50 am\nHello , thanks a lot for the content . I am so happy reading this. I want to start my own freshwater prawn rearing at how. I would be grateful if you could guide me thru the set up process.", "* Selorm Ahorsu on May 6, 2020 at 1:32 am\nPlease how do I farm a shrimp in a pond", "Thanks for your comment. We have a ranch here in Colorado. Please feel free to visit Mountain Sky Ranch. We have several ponds and aquaponic systems for growing seafood.", "* Mike Everhardt on April 1, 2017 at 3:21 pm\nI have a natural 5 acre pond in North Carolina. Can I divide the pond and grow Prawns on one side and catfish on the other?How do I know if pond is clean/sutable for farming? Call me – 757-771-8941", "* Eddie Jacob on September 25, 2018 at 5:44 am\nHi, my name is Eddie Jacob and am digging a number of ponds in South Louisiana. I would like to get as much information as possible on how to raise and harvest freshwater prawns. My phone number is 1-225-264-0628, address 6636 hwy 996, Belle Rose. Louisiana 70341 and my email is ejacob6636@gmail.com. Please send me your website.", "* eric doh on January 19, 2020 at 4:12 pm\nI want learn more about your company and products. Ericmcdeebo@gmail.com", "* Hafez on August 30, 2015 at 1:42 pm\nhello every one i would like to ask if it is possible to farm shrimp in doors because i am from Romania and i would like to start my own fresh water shrimp farm its very cold in the winter time so it would be impossible to raise shrimp out door thank you", "Yes you can farm shrimp indoors. In fact, where you live, indoor farming is probably the most effective way to farm shrimp. Your cold temperatures would cause you to have to add too much heat in the winter to keep shrimp alive. If you would like more detailed information about shrimp farming, please put your email address on our page where we ask you if you would like to be on our list, or email us to get more detailed information. Thanks for your interest and tell others about our site. Like us on social media also.", "* Ronald on September 7, 2015 at 10:24 pm\nI have been in high level construction of my own for many years,but due to a botched surgury I am light disabled. O have been giving shriimp raising a commitment to start. Ready and willing, any advice/ indoors facility, Iowa. Thanks", "Thanks for sharing, we are glad that you are passionate about fish farming. Please let us know if you need any assistance from us.", "* Cora Gemil on September 19, 2015 at 8:14 am\nWill be retiring in the Philippines and would like to create a decorative pond where I can culture fresh water prawns. Plan to use solar powered filter and oxygenator. Prawns for home consumption- not commercial. Find to be part of an edible garden. Thanks", "* zie payang on October 11, 2015 at 12:28 pm\nI’m interested to know more about shrimp farming.we live in Philippines", "* Content Provider on October 12, 2015 at 7:23 am\nHi Thanks for your comment. Please call 303-495-3705 for a meeting.", "* hetvi on July 20, 2018 at 1:47 am\nHi if you nee Aeration system for better production of shrimp please contact +91-7574852560", "* Joyce Chiriwo on December 23, 2015 at 2:52 am\nI would like to make a home fish farming trial in Zimbabwe minimum temperature fluctuates between 6 to 38 degrees. Please kindly assist me with relevant information", "* Content Provider on December 24, 2015 at 8:43 am\nThanks for reaching out to us. Someone from our team will contact you shortly.", "* hemang on December 29, 2015 at 8:26 am\nThanks sir. For the information you brought in front of us.", "* sam on January 17, 2016 at 7:14 am\nI have been researching on how to start a small scale pacific shrimp farm in Ontario.Is it possible to farm them in Small tanks lets say around 20 gallons , where water PH is maintained and temperature is maintained. Do you have any consultants in Canada that can help set this up?", "* robert fogel on September 30, 2016 at 7:34 am\ncould you please provide me information on growing shrimp in a small swimming pool for home use. equipment needed, were to purchase the small shrimps, what to feed the with no chemicals", "* Hari on January 28, 2016 at 8:11 am\nplese send me detailed information regarding caution required to farming shrimp in winter season. Let me all precaution required during cultivation of shrimp during cold weather.", "* taps on February 2, 2016 at 12:30 am\nI am from Zimbabwe,i have a swimming pool in my backyard, how can iI get started?", "We have information on our site on how to start a home based fish farm. We’ll get in touch with you and discuss in detail.", "I need the detail on investment & Profit in Shrimp business, the reason is i don’t have much Money & willing to make a big Project in terms of 5 years or so.", "* Sean on April 12, 2016 at 12:18 pm\nI am interested in learning about indoor shrimp farming. There seems to be several companies endorsing their system for success. How much is the start up cost doing it in california? How big a land do you need for proffiting $500,000 a year?", "* Isteyak on October 10, 2017 at 4:44 am\nI want to start Indoor Shrimp Farm Please help me and give me some idea........", "* famadewa adekunke on June 28, 2016 at 4:25 am\nwant to start commercial shrimps farming in Nigeria. if you have any information that can assist. pls send to my email", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:56 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com", "* Orodare Toyin on July 8, 2016 at 5:41 am\nThanks for your guide on shrimps farming. You can add my mail to your list and I have an interest to raise shrimps for commercial purpose. warm regards orodaretoyin@gmail.com", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:49 am\nThanks for reaching out to us. To learn the most about how to be successful with profitable sustainable aquaculture, visit us at ceed.mykajabi.com and sign up for our Ecological Aquaculture series being taught by Dr. Wayne Dorband! Live webinars happen every week with replys available through membership. We’d love to see you there. Also, you can sign up for free with aquaculture.smartmember.com for more great content surrounding sustainable backyard aquaculture!", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "* cyril on July 17, 2016 at 12:50 am\ngood day Wayne, I want to go into shrimp farming , i am based in Nigeria and would like to know how to go about especially getting the fingerling my email is zyri;me@gmail.com", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:41 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com Best wishes to you in you quest to be a sea farmer.", "* Bennie Thomas on August 14, 2016 at 2:47 pm\nHow to farm indoors rather than outdoors. I in oak park Ill.v very cold in the winter in Chicago.", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm\nGreat question! We have an entire course designed for backyard aquaculture plus a free version at ceed.mykajabi.com with the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT). Dr. Dorband has over 20 hours of lectures available with a membership. We also have free information available at aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com. These resources can more than answer your question and we hope to assist you in your aquaculture adventures.", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "* BAyo on October 1, 2017 at 12:14 am\nAm interested in shrimps farming but am very far away in africa Nigeria, how do i breed my juvenile shrimps ,thanks", "* JAYARAJ on October 4, 2017 at 2:03 pm\nHi, A business group in Kuwait need to try indoor aqua culture of vannamei shrimp with biofloc technology. To tal land in hand- 5 hectares expected production- 200-250 tonnes in a year....need your advice", "We are looking at a 80 metric ton indoor shrimp farm in Bulgaria. I need someone to design and oversee the build... I would also like to investigate the combination with hydroponics.", "How is your shrimp farm project developing? If you are still looking for a designer/project manager please feel free to contact me at samuel.walsh@ftn.aquaart.com", "* Marvin Waldner on March 17, 2018 at 9:12 am\nI’d like to learn more about shrimp farming.How small a batch or container could I start up with ?", "The most effective way to farm shrimp is by allowing them to have a designed habitat that suits their requirements. Ecological production systems are by far the most economical way of producing the best quality shrimps and other fish species, water quality and natural food are the best options. The food is free.", "* RICKY on October 9, 2015 at 6:27 am\ndo u wish to set up a big freshwater prawn farm. please contact me for further negotiations of cooperation. my email is rickylam_@live.com.my", "* Roland on December 23, 2015 at 5:50 am\nHi I am from Albania I’d like to know how cost to build a farm shrimp....", "* Aatish on October 11, 2015 at 8:49 am\nI’d like to start my farm in mauritius please advise me", "* Content Provider on October 12, 2015 at 7:24 am\nHi, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Please call 303-495-3705 for help.", "* Ricky on April 1, 2016 at 6:14 pm\nPlease contact me at rickylam@live.com.my I have a very good location and great market for cooperating", "* manpreet on April 28, 2016 at 11:23 pm\nhi i am from india and want to know about shrimp farming indoor or in large ponds. what all help or guidance you can provide. my email is dhir.manpreet @gmail.com", "* Manojbhai on March 30, 2017 at 2:35 am\ni would like to prawn cultivation in pond please give me some idea my cell no +91 7567244306", "* Joseph Shoboiki on January 13, 2017 at 12:39 am\nMy name is Joe from Nigeria. I am interested in large scale fresh water shrimp farming. I want to be linked with your organization to share your expertise . Where can I buy the juvenile?", "* Areeb on January 13, 2017 at 12:48 pm\nJoseph, Thanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it directly without getting more information from you. However, we have a site where you can get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of agriculture and what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That site is http://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of that site and then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming questions. On that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us about your aquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I hope this has been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are helping make the planet better. Areeb", "* Sam Luo on January 16, 2017 at 9:43 pm\nWe offer a range of aquaculture equipment for RAS aquaculture,fish farming,ponds and etc. from china. Our aqua equipment including as below: 1)Protein Skimmer 2)Rotary Drum Filter 3)Aquaculture UV Sterilizer 4)Pond Bio Filter 5)Aerator & ozone generator http://www.aquaculture-equipments.com, sales@aquaculture-equipments.com", "* Barry on March 3, 2017 at 2:22 pm\nI have 250 acres of land by the sea side in Belize. Do you want to start a Joint Venture with me?", "* Mia Amirparvez on March 27, 2017 at 5:56 pm\nBarry, I am very much Exited to contact with you .... Mia,New York,USA ..... almattours@gmail.com", "* Steve Pugsley on April 30, 2017 at 9:28 pm\nI am interested in discussing a joint venture for developing a shrimp farm on your 250 acres. Please contact me.", "* Manojbhai on March 30, 2017 at 2:29 am\nhello i am Manoj Bharbhidiya from Gujarat and i want to start shrimp farming but i dont have any type of experience of shrimp farming.i have land near sea side( coastal land,CRZ) so if any want to start prawn farming in Gujarat then please contact me on +91 7567244306", "* Michelle Van zyl on April 18, 2017 at 10:54 am\nI live in south affrica and want to use them in my aquaponic system and then possibly to farm commertially how do I get hold of live fressh water prawn.", "* Michelle Van zyl on April 18, 2017 at 10:57 am\nI also own a 21 kilometer coastal land in port alfred wild coastveastern cape south africa and im verry keen to start aquaculture . So any investors thats interested can contact me.", "* SOMASEKHAR on April 27, 2017 at 11:57 pm\nsir i am SomaSekhar from KURNOOL,AP. sir you would like to interest in sending food related mixing stones( white stone,lime stone,etc) we will supply it for FISH & PRANS.", "* Joshua Baiden on September 6, 2017 at 4:06 am\nHi Jack, I am Joshua from Ghana and I have a land closed to the Dansu River in Accra(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Densu_River). I am very interested in farming and aquatic farming is the new project i Will like to embark. The problem I have is a financial, consider doing business in Ghana ?", "* eric doh on January 20, 2020 at 1:17 am\nI’m Ghanaian josua in I’m interested in aquatic ranching too Let’s talk ericmcdeebo@gmail.com", "* Atikur Rahman on September 23, 2017 at 9:17 pm\nHi, I’m from Bangladesh. If u r looking for very large commercial shrimp farms in saltwater and freshwater u r most welcome to visit Bangladesh. We have huge land for farming. Best wishes for all.", "* Rommel Boulos on October 3, 2018 at 5:36 am\nDear James, I wonder if you were able to open your shrimp farm. I am planing to make one in Accra, Ghana (West Africa) Many thanks, Rommel.", "* Hamer on September 21, 2019 at 7:51 am\nnice, that is a ideal area to raise shrimp due to the benign environment expecially, the good quality of water.", "* Dexter Mathias Adoboli on October 4, 2019 at 3:08 pm\nhello, am Youngman of 27years of age, am interested ,but when I try of making any head way to start money put me away, so if l have some one today that his is ready to come inn with cash we will start within one month or two. And for the project land is my problem to solve just make ready for the cash,", "* eric doh on January 19, 2020 at 4:05 pm\nHi James I’m Ghanaian and I’m interested in partnership. Ericmcdeebo@gmail.com if you are interested.", "* Content Provider on November 20, 2014 at 3:33 pm\nPlease keep reading our blogs, you’ll find information or saltwater shrimp.", "I am based in Kenya and want to start a small shrimp farm. as a hotelier, there is a high demand of seafood than the supply and there is no fresh shrimp farm in the country. Any advice?", "* Content Provider on November 27, 2014 at 9:48 am\nHi Kevin, thanks for your comment. Please follow the link below and visit our blog http://worldwideaquaculture.com/freshwater-shrimp-farming-how-to-start- your-own-shrimp-farm/", "* Mia Amirparvez on March 27, 2017 at 5:24 pm\nI am agree with you, so please contact me ASAP! Mia, almattours@gmail.com", "I just received a V A loan to get a home . As soon as one comes to my liking , I would like to try this business venture as well as crayfish and catfish from swimming pools . Would a 12′ X 30′′ pool be large enough to start with ? . My plan is to export smoked catfish and sell crayfish locally . There has been over two years of research done on this subject . All comments welcome , T Y , Chuck", "* Content Provider on December 1, 2014 at 1:18 pm\nGreat to hear from you. Please keep reading our blogs and let us know your thoughts. Thanks.", "* Hamid Girei on June 20, 2016 at 12:43 pm\nHi. I’m into aquaculture for over 3 years now, catfish actually, and I want to ponder into shrimp farming. I’ve got a bore-hole on my land and a good weather for shrimp farming. Can you brush me up on the procedures of shrimp farming?", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:09 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com Best wishes to you in you quest to be a sea farmer.", "Thanks for your comment. Please contact our office at 303-495-3705. Also read our blogs for tips on small scale shrimp farming.", "I am from Guam and i am really intreasted in starting a shrimp farm. i really need to know the cost of all the equiptment.", "Thanks for your query. Please contact our office at (303) 495-3705. Some one from our team will surely help you with that.", "* muktikanta rout on December 19, 2015 at 8:41 pm\nFirst I found process of the one acre water area discuss below, ....aquaculter process deep (5f-6f) water lable required in area fouth side should have net boundry ,bt prawn seed 60,000 planet the pond then streatly feed catches to the fish", "Yesterday i spent 300 $ for platinium roulette system , i hope that i will make my first cash online", "* Content Provider on February 6, 2015 at 2:59 pm\nHi, Thanks for your query. Please call us at 303-495-3705. We will be happy to assist you.", "* Kyle on February 15, 2017 at 10:53 am\nGet up with me.We have a system that you can have a fresh water indoor shrimp tank climate control system? Email me at khoffman@gmail.com", "i would like to do a fresh water shrimp farm at home ,can u pls help me to understand .about this matter.thanks suresh.", "Hello, Can any body tell me a organization hwo can help me with building a big shrimp farm , we have a lot of free hot waste water.", "* Content Provider on February 6, 2015 at 2:56 pm\nCall us at our office at 303-495-3705. We can discuss your needs. Thanks.", "i want to start shrimp farming which are the involved in it. which is the best species for farming pls reply......", "* Manojbhai on March 30, 2017 at 2:39 am\nI have 100 acres of land by the sea side in Gujarat,India. Do you want to start a Joint Venture with me? my contact number +91 7567244306", "Hello I’m Joanna. I don’t know who I can ask help for my one month old prawns they are dying and looking week I rented a fish pond. I put 200 thousand of prawns. I hope you can give me an advice how to save my farm and some advice too on how and what to feed them. I’m buying feeds... thank u", "Thanks for sharing. I am sorry to hear that you are having problem with your fish. I am going to refer to my expert team. In the meantime, I am sure you can get hold of someone at our office to talk about your problems in more details. Please call our office at 303-495-3705 and ask for Wayne or Jeanine. I am sure they will be able to help you with your problem.", "How are things now I wonder? Please check our website http://www.nunepro.eu to understand who we are and what we stand for.", "There’s no need to let your shrimps die! We are confident we can solve your problem very easily and what’s great is that you actually won’t have to do a lot extra.", "Notice though, our products are 100% organic and they can’t handle chemicals so I hope you don’t use any chemicals whatsoever? We are currently starting up a project in Indonesia for Shrimps/Fish/Eels farming to show our way, our 100% organic way!", "It will depend on your area. If you live near the coast, you will benefit from salt water shrimp farming. If you live away, fresh water shrimp is best. Please call our office at 303-495-3705 and ask for Jeanine or Wayne for more details and specific answers.", "Thanks for your query. I will need to know your location. It is always good to consult a local fish farmer. For details, please call our office at 303-495-3705 and ask for Wayne or Jeanine.", "Very interested as I LOVE shrimp as I in midwest. How small can you start as I believe a small start will provide experience and great learning potentials. Thank you.", "* Content Provider on October 3, 2016 at 11:49 am\nThanks for your comment! I can tell you are dedicated to aquaculture. I’m not the expert but will pass your question along to Dr. Wayne Dorband. Because this is a specific question, we would like to offer you a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Dorband. Simply go to talkwithwayne.com and set your free initial consultation!", "But seriously, you can easily season it after you catch them and washed them. One huge advantage of using our products (shrimps/fish feed & water treatment)is that you are guaranteed chemical free! Which means no unhealthy chemicals are in the intestine of the shrimps.", "You can easily start your own farm and on simple soil. Our feed in combination with our water treatment makes the soil healthy and creates a lot of oxygen for the shrimps, not to mention plankton which is natural feed for the fish/Shrimps!", "* Content Provider on May 8, 2015 at 9:52 am\nHI Eddie, thanks for your comment. Please call our office at 303-495-3705.", "* Hans von Michaelis on August 15, 2016 at 7:06 pm\nkindly advise how long it would take to grow tshrimp to adult size in arizona... where the water gets quite warm in summer. what is the ideal water temp? temp range beyond that at which shimp crop will die? Is it feasible to use concrete block ponds? Hans", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:27 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com", "Hi, i live near a big source of salt water in lebanon and intrested to begin such busniss. Is there any organisation who can provide help to start? Thank u.", "I am not sure about who can help you in Lebanon, but I am sure you can seek help form local business.Thanks for sharing.", "Please send me an email with what you need exactly. Our company is to help and spread the way we do business as soon as possible. Since you’re a start up this means you don’t use any chemicals yet. Well at least I hope so, we have simple solution for you but most of all we have 100% organic options for you in terms of fish/shrimps feed and water treatment so you won’t need expensive filters!", "* Content Provider on June 7, 2015 at 2:30 pm\nYes of course, you could definitely raise fresh water shrimp/prawn in your aquaponic system.", "6 15 15 . Hello , I’m Chuck . I live in Flower Mound Tx. and want to start my own business of raising crayfish , catfish ( for export ), and possible shrimps from above ground swimming pools . But first I have to find a house of my own . I have done abt 3 yrs of research on this subject , and I believe I can do this .", "Sorry we did not reply sooner. We would love to help you as you think about a shrimp farm. This is one of our websites involving our sustainable agriculture passions. We can best help you after we chat briefly. Email back and we can set up a short talk. Best wishes.", "* Essiot Onovo on March 23, 2016 at 2:17 pm\nI am a Nigerian living in south eastern Nigeria very far away from the coastal line. Then the question is how do i get the hatcheries of these shrimp to start a farm of my own from your farm or establishment over there assuming it is possible if not how do i go about getting these hatcheries?", "* Content Provider on July 18, 2015 at 7:05 am\nHi, Thanks for your comment. Please call 303-495-3705 for more info.", "Looking for full info and layout of how to prepare a shrimp farm could email it to me .am opening one in Trinidad.", "* Content Provider on July 18, 2015 at 7:00 am\nThanks for your query. Please call our office at: 303-495-3705 Mon-Fri, 9 – 4 MST for more info", "I want to start shrimp farming business in my place, will you provide shrimp seed and food to India. and what is the price of it ??", "Hi, I am from india and wanted to start indoor shrimp farming by building ponds under big shed so I just need to know that is it necessary to do shrimp farming in saltwater or sea water or I am carry out it in Sweetwater too..", "Thank you for your query. There are both saltwater and freshwater species of shrimp available, so make sure what type of shrimp farm you want.", "hi name is ed..i live in mexico,cozumel island, quintana roo.. i live in a 12’x 30′′land and it has its own well ...would that be enough to start my small shrimp form???", "These are the best for freshwater ponds. We will be trying them by starting indoors, and moving outside to our half acre pond after last frost in Iowa. We won’t get fully mature giant prawns but they will almost make full size by Oct when they need to be removed as they die in any freeze. Jus doing it for fun, we also grow Nile tilapia aquaponics and breed guppies.", "Thanks a lot for the info. I live in Ghana and hope to tap into your insightful tips on this subject.", "I am researching the use of a native shrimp from the Amazon river for use in an aquaculture project near iquitos, Peru. We are currently seeking financing to build out the intial phase of the project in conjunction with the National University of the Amazonia Peru and students here studying Fish Farming and aquaculture. We want to vuild out caoacity for food production for sale intothe local market initially and expand it further into national and international sales. If you can suggest who might be interested in such a venture as an investor please contact me directly. Best Wishes", "I am interested on how you harvest the young shrimp and the name of the small or baby shrimp I would like to need and know that and approximately how long does it take to raise a small shrimp fry until Mark late which would be anywhere from 15 to 20 20 per pound or a rather go larger than that – 6 – 12 per pound of live shrimp and nice and large and healthy shrimp and how long would it take from the beginning to raise a small or a Fri shrimp to a full grown prawn which would be approximately – the head approximately 4 to 5 inches long and as big around and as large as I can get them and how long would it take a feeding with the proper environment and proper food and water temperature light intensity I need all these answers before I can begin my business why would appreciate your help sincerely Wolfgang", "Thanks for your comments. Young shrimp have a variety of different names, but the most common is nauplii or larvae. In growing temperatures in the low 30’s it would take about six months to raise a marine (salt water) shrimp to a size of 15-20 per pound.", "Wolfgang, we would love to help you with your shrimp business. Please add your name to our mailing list on the page of our website, or email us and we can get you more information. Thanks for your great questions and coming to our site. Tell others about it and let us know what else we can be writing about.", "* Alejandro on June 2, 2016 at 4:55 pm\nHi Wayne Dorband, how can you provide me with Information on growing shrimp’s an aquipments, an needed to start the business of shrimp’s grow. I need some source of material sent to me so i can show my partner the materials wee need to start the business. If you can provide with such material please don’t hasitate to contact me @ alexpichardo2010@hotmail.com", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:21 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com", "any kined of food should be accesible to everybody ,and the only way to do that will be through enviromently controled atmosphere . . I have done a lot of feather farming ,Now I would like to start a new venture ,in shrimp farming , would u be able to help me out on how to get started , Wayne u seem to be a great guy and u seem to know what yr talking about , u must love yr line of work .", "hey...may i know if i want to do freshwater farming in indoor or tank ...how to prevent or reduce cannibalism?", "* Content Provider on October 12, 2015 at 7:25 am\nThanks for posting comment on our site. Please call 303-495-3705", "hello I would like to start a shrimp farm in south eastern new mexico but I know nothing about it and if it was wise because of the area I live in and cost", "* Content Provider on October 24, 2015 at 9:13 am\nGive us a call, we’ll be glad to assist you. Wayne: 303-495-3705", "Lord ! It is possible to raise shrimp in closed recirculation systems (CRS) . How to get high density ?", "* amy osondu on September 10, 2016 at 8:48 am\nPlease need training on how to start shrimp farming.what’s the cost and the duration for the training", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 8:50 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com", "hi im located in central wisconsin and im looking to get into indoor fresh water shrimp farming. i was hoping i could get some general information on starting my own farm. thanks", "thanks for writing to us. You’ll find plenty of information on our site. for specific help or consultation give us a call at 303-495-3705. You can get a Free 30 minute consultation with Dr. Wayne Dorband.", "I am interested in starting a shrimp farming business in lebanon and I need as much information as I can possibly get to get started. Can you please send me information on this topic such as conditions to be met, how small can I start the farm, what are the differences between sweet water and salt water", "Thanks for reaching out to us. We can arrange a free consultancy call, over Skype. Please let us know if you are interested, and we will send you an email with available times.", "I am interested in starting a shrimp farm myself. I live near a running stream of fresh creek water and natural springs on my farm. What would I need to do to get started and how hard would it be to maintain during the winter months?", "I am from Gujarat, India and wanted to start indoor Prawn farming by using Tanks under big shed so I just need to know that is it necessary to do Prawn farming in saltwater (From Water boring well). In my place river water is also available by tankers.", "* Content Provider on November 9, 2015 at 3:51 am\nHi Inayat Munsh, You can call us at 303-495-3705 to get a 30 minute free consultation or arrange a Skype call. Thanks", "Hi, we have a 400 m2 warehouse and so interested to start a shrimp farm whether with fresh water or salt water. We noticed a phone number only, any emails for better correspondences and communication ?", "* Content Provider on November 23, 2015 at 7:22 am\nHi, please give us a cal for a free consultation 303-495-3705", "interesting subject, it is common in my country to do freshwater shrimp farming tropical country can do them outdoor or indoor", "I am Nagaraj from Tamil nadu in india. i wand to start fresh water prawn culture. i have open well water (ph 6.5) tropical conditions. our water temperature is 28 to34 cg. ( my pond depth 4ft height water levels it is enough to grow?) can you explain me full information .", "I want to start an indoor shrimp farm in South East Ontario. Can you please point to what I will need to get this going. Please e-mail me Thanks Greg", "* Content Provider on January 12, 2016 at 9:57 am\nHi Greg, our team will get in touch with you soon, thanks!", "Planning to start my own shrimp farm bussiness sooner or later in Mexico and produce high quality product to be exported to multiple countries.", "I would like to know what’s the smallest set up for raising shrimp/prawns for family food supply not for sale", "* Content Provider on January 25, 2016 at 9:56 am\nHi Angel, I think my expert team is more qualified to answer your question. I’ve informed them and someone will answer your question shortly.", "I want to start a shrimp farm indoors in pools.I am trying to find the best shrimp to raise and I would like to start with 30,000 Any info on where I can buy them from would be great.also more info in them would be helpful.", "* Content Provider on March 9, 2016 at 8:35 am\nSure, shrimp farming can be done anywhere. Would you like a free consultation call?", "* Harmony on December 20, 2017 at 8:06 am\nAm in Nigeria, Rivers state can I farm freshwater shrimps here?if yes, how can I get shrimps to start with, am already into fish farming.", "1-need fish farming 2-details this business and good investment 3-manpower chip 4-good marketing 5-start business fish seed 6-fish food business plan and proposals", "i want to raise a shrimp form in balochistan pakistan , i need information about it. you can provide information about it ?", "I am Ursular from Nigeria, I love acquaculture and would like to start freshwater shrimp farming. it would be my pleasure to have your assistance on how to start and manage it.Do you offer courses on it? looking forward to your favourable Response.", "i am interested in shrimps farming for commercial purpose. I don’t have the farming techniques to start and even run a shrimps farm. I would like to know how you can be of help technically towards establishing shrimps farm in Nigeria. Shrimps are in high demand. I would like to take this advantage. thank you.", "Hi My name is Eve from Ghana, and I am very interested in large scale indoor prawn farming. Please I need more information thank you.contact me Lemgoe@gmail.com", "Hello, i would like to start a shrimp business in Mauritius.Grateful if you can advise about the start up of the business.Thanks.", "Im interested in prawns, I would like to grow fresh water prawns. I am in Zimbabwe. I would appreciate your help", "hi we are starting up a business of shrimp farming in sierra leone. need the tips and details of the farming. if u can provide the full setup and also some of your manpower to guide our people there it will be a great help. plz contact Mr. amit malhotra 00971508472074(whats app)", "Thank you very much for the query. We are able to help you with our team. I’d recommend a brief call with our team for consultation. Our team will contact you soon.", "hello please I live in Nigeria I love shripms a lot and I know it one of the business that is yet to be developed in Nigeria. please I will like to start the farming but first in a small scall. pls I will need all the information I can get.", "Thanks for the comment. To read our blogs, please visit our site regularly. Try to find a hatchery in your area. If you cannot find one, try contacting a fish farmer. We’ll contact you with more information about that. Thanks.", "Hi there, am from Solomon Island , South Pacific . Am interest to start a commercial business on fresh and salt water prawn. The pond is 100m x100m .", "Hi, I would like to start a shrimp farm indoors in Poland. Could you please give me some more information about costs of investment and what is the cost/profit rate? I will wait for your email. Cheers!", "Can i start this farming in the terrace of my home? If yes.. how can i ensure fresh water flowing in the tank.???", "* Content Provider on May 18, 2016 at 9:40 pm\nYes, you can start raising fish in fish tanks or containers. You’ll need fresh water to start with and you could have a flow of water or have water plants to purify your water.", "* Connie on May 21, 2016 at 1:52 pm\nWow am from Nairobi,Kenya.and i love the fish tank idea,its more practical for families with little or no land,Thanks again,advice on how to do better in a fish tank would be highly appreciated.", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:26 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com Best wishes to you in you quest to be a sea farmer.", "good day sir i humbly ask for a training procedures in fresh water prawn farming i have deep knowledge in fish farming with my background as a zoologist the training is desirous and its my utmost belief that cascade of events leading to more establishments of such farms starts from someone like my humble self which eventually drops unemployment in my country more so that the present day government has diversify the nations economy to agriculture. thank you very much for your response", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:22 am\nThanks for the feedback! We really do appreciate it. You can learn more from us at ceed.mykajabi.com and the Ecolonomic Action Team, including over 50 hours of webinar replays. Dr. Wayne Dorband has multiple lectures and courses available for access with a membership. Sign up today! Or you can access other great educational info at aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com for free!", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "I am from Ghana and there are a lot of opportunities here not fully utilised when it comes to shrimp farming.if anyone is interesting in starting one in Ghana feel free to send me an email and let’s get serious with the shrimp business in Ghana. nsacqharrison@Gmail.com", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:17 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com", "HI, I am wanting to start a freshwater shrimp farm in South Africa on the south coast. What would your suggestions be?", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:13 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com Best wishes to you in you quest to be a sea farmer.", "Nice commentary . I Appreciate the information ! Does someone know if my business could possibly find a sample CA DMV DS 694 copy to work with ?", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:12 am\nThanks for your comment! I can tell you are dedicated to aquaculture. I’m not the expert, but will pass your question along to Dr. Wayne Dorband. We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to ceed.mykajabi.com.", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "Hi, I would like to start a fresh water shrimp farm in Abuja, Nigeria. Could you please assist me with some more information about costs of investment, feeding and so on, and what is the cost/profit rate? The pond is 1ha (100m by 100m). hope I am not asking too much. Thanks in advance and have a wonderful day !!!", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:07 am\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most educational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our partners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne Dorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics aquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time as well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also, you can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content surrounding sustainable aquaculture!!", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "I am new to this industry and i want to start shrimp farming in Ghana. Any tips how to start? Beside is the climate good enough and the type shrimp that am suppose to farm?", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:59 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com", "I am a salaried employee in India looking for an opportunity to start up a sea food business. And prawn culture is something that I am looking at. There is a huge prawn culture business in a place called bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh. However, I wanted to know what is the smallest sclae on which this business can be started in a profitable low risk manner in order to grow step by step. Kindly help me on this. My number is +91-9666011169.", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:58 am\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most educational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our partners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne Dorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics aquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time as well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also, you can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content surrounding sustainable aquaculture!!", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "Can a land of about 250 sq yards be converted into a small profitable prawn or fish culture business? if so, I d need more details about it. It is in a coastal city called Vizag in Andhra Pradesh in India.", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:58 am\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most educational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our partners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne Dorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics aquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time as well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also, you can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content surrounding sustainable aquaculture!!", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "I want to start my shrimp company in Mexico, more specifically in Yucatan, our desired land property is very near to the ocean, we should choose saltwater shrimps?", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:39 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com Best wishes to you in you quest to be a sea farmer.", "is it posible to farm shirmp in plastic tub in india how many shirmp has to put in 1 sft is it good to start", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:37 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:36 am\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most educational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our partners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne Dorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics aquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time as well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also, you can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content surrounding sustainable aquaculture!!", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "We are just in the beginning stage of making plans for growing our own shrimp/prawns. We would like to know what is the best to grow them in for a newbie. At first we said pools to metal tanks like a livestock tank to big plastic containers. We will have filters, oxygen tubs and heaters ect to help in the growth. Can we also recycle the water threw the filter systems if there is a screen to keep the babies from being sucked in? AND the ph level will this raise it and if so how can we keep it down or even bring them down with out damaging chemicals. What do you suggest on the pre setup to build up the plant life in the water.", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:32 am\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most educational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our partners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne Dorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics aquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time as well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also, you can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content surrounding sustainable aquaculture!!", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "I am interested in joining your blog as I am seeking information regarding the requirements, resources etc for getting into the shrimp farming business. I am based in Trinidad in the Caribbean. What makes mores sense for us to consider fresh water shrimp farming of marine shrimp farming. We have access to land that is inland as well as close to the sea.", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:22 am\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most educational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our partners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne Dorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics aquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time as well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also, you can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content surrounding sustainable aquaculture!!", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "Hi, I would like to start a shrimp farm indoors in Bulgaria, EU. Could you please give me some more information about costs of investment and what is the cost/profit rate? I will wait for your email. regards", "Thanks for your comment! I’m not the expert, but will pass your question along to Dr. Wayne Dorband. Because this is a specific question, we would like to offer you a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Dorband. Simply go to talkwithwayne.com and set your free initial consultation!", "Hi, I am very interested in starting a small farm here in the south pacific.. I think according to your articles we have the perfect climate for these shrimp. I dont think that we have the Malaysian shrimp here but could I start with the local fresh water species?", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:18 am\nGreat question! We have an entire course designed for backyard aquaculture plus a free version at ceed.mykajabi.com with the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT). Dr. Dorband has over 20 hours of lectures available with a membership. We also have free information available at aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com. These resources can more than answer your question and we hope to assist you in your aquaculture adventures.", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "Hi, my name is Rishabh . I am from India . I am very interested in knowing about the shrimp/prawn farming investment costing and production . please do contact me . Thanks", "I would suggest you speak to Mr. Dorband, as he’s the expert! I would like to offer you a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Dorband. Simply go to talkwithwayne.com and set your free initial consultation!", "I am interested in making a small scale shrimp farm. I am just learning about this industry. We have a small farm where I could develop the process.m Do you have any information as to what type shrimp and what size of farm is needed to generate income?", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:16 am\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com", "I was wondering about starting a fresh/salt water shrimp farm. We have old hog confinement buildings that I wondered if they would work. It seems it would provide a more controlled environment.", "Thank you for going through the website and trusting us with your questions. I will definitely pass your query to Dr. Dorband but would suggest you go to http://www.talkwithwayne.com and book an initial 30 minute free consultation. I believe it will help!", "I ACTUALLY WANT TO START A SRIMP FARM, I HAVE TILAPIA FISH PONDS, NEED A CHANGE, NOT VERY POPULAR IN KENYA, BUT THE POTENTIAL IS THERE! !!!!!!!!!! BEEN IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY, KENYA, THE TEMPRETURE S ARE IDEAL, NEED CONSULTANT CY! !!!!!!!!!!", "Thanks for your comment! Because this is a specific question, we would like to offer you a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Dorband. Simply go to talkwithwayne.com and set your free initial consultation! -The WWA Team", "i am actually thinking to start a shrimp farming on commercial scale. i am a Nigerian do you actually know of a company in my country that is already in this line. Do i need any specialized training for this? if yes where can the required training be gotten. how much will be needed to start a shrimp farming?", "Thanks for your comment! I can tell you are dedicated to aquaculture. I’m not the expert but will pass your question along to Dr. Wayne Dorband. Because this is a specific question, we would like to offer you a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Dorband. Simply go to talkwithwayne.com and set your free initial consultation!", "I would like to get info on breeding freshwater shrimp at home in a pond. Am from Mauritius and we enjoy a tropical weather.", "* Wayne Dorband on October 3, 2016 at 2:41 pm\nJaysing, Thanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine (saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free information that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com", "I would like to start a fresh or salt water shrimp farm in a South Pacific island. Preferably small scale and build from there. Can you advise on type of system that’s best for this region and climate and start up cost. Much appreciated.", "* Hira on October 10, 2016 at 8:41 am\nThanks for reaching out to us. To learn the most about how to be successful with profitable sustainable aquaculture, visit us at ceed.mykajabi.com and sign up for our Ecological Aquaculture series being taught by Dr. Wayne Dorband! Live webinars happen every week with replys available through membership. We’d love to see you there. Also, you can sign up for free with aquaculture.smartmember.com for more great content surrounding sustainable backyard aquaculture!", "Finally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.", "I have an indoor aquaponics farm for nile tilapia and would like to expand in to shrimp aquaculture. Can someone contact me to get me more pointers?", "* Areeb on January 6, 2017 at 3:44 pm\nEdward, Here are several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE member of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all kinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called http://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions. Second, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief FREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the timing for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a questionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture interests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb", "hello there, I found you while I was searching for information about starting up a prawn farming business. I come from the island of Mauritius. It is in the Indian Ocean. I would finally like to realize my prawn farm because this is my passion. I would like to discuss how to take this forward with you. I have applied for a loan from the government and hoping to receive funding for this. This would be the opportunity to realize my dream, create employment and produce food for a developing country. I would value any help that you might be able to offer me.", "* Areeb on January 3, 2017 at 12:32 pm\nAatish, We certainly can help you with your aquaculture consulting needs. Here are several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE member of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all kinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called http://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions. Second, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief FREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the timing for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a questionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture interests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb", "I want to start shrimp farming. However I need a confirmation. Is it possible to do shrimp farming in fresh river water? not saline water? Thanks.", "* Areeb on January 3, 2017 at 12:29 pm\nM kapangpam, Thanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it directly without getting more information from you. However, we have a site where you can get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of agriculture and what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That site is http://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of that site and then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming questions. On that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us about your aquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I hope this has been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are helping make the planet better. Areeb", "* Areeb on December 30, 2016 at 12:21 pm\nVeenaye We certainly can help you with your aquaculture consulting needs. Here are several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE member of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all kinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called http://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions. Second, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief FREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the timing for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a questionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture interests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb", "* Areeb on December 30, 2016 at 12:05 pm\nWe certainly can help you with your aquaculture consulting needs. Here are several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE member of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all kinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called http://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions. Second, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief FREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the timing for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a questionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture interests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb", "* Manojbhai on March 30, 2017 at 2:42 am\nI have 100 acres of land by the sea side in Gujarat,India. Do you want to start a Joint Venture with me? my contact number +91 7567244306", "2 acres of land were cultivated crayfish.Crayfish died due to the disease.How the crayfish fish farming can benefit.Please, he said.", "Hello, I want to start a shrimp farming business in India. It would be really great if you could help me out.", "* Areeb on January 25, 2017 at 2:48 pm\nOmkar, We certainly can help you with your aquaculture consulting needs. Here are several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE member of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all kinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called http://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions. Second, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief FREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the timing for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a questionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture interests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb", "Hi, I want to share my experience. The best ever way to buy equipment for a start is to wait for a bargain before Christmas 😉 But as Christmas time is over and it’s high time to think about spring chores it’s better to use one of responsible sites with reasonable prices. For example as for the buckets I like this one: http://apromera.com/. I personally used this site twice and both times service was really fast and items which I got were really of high quality.", "Blountsville Al Tilapia & Prawns Shrimp. I am setting up a 8×25 swimming pool with filter and air bubblers. What type of live plants can I use? Lilly pads? Any help would be great. Thank you in advance....", "* Areeb on February 15, 2017 at 1:10 pm\nKimberly, Thanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it directly without getting more information from you. However, we have a site where you can get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of agriculture and what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That site is http://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of that site and then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming questions. On that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us about your aquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I hope this has been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are helping make the planet better. Areeb", "Thanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it directly without getting more information from you. However, we have a site where you can get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of agriculture and what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That site is http://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of that site and then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming questions. On that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us about your aquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I hope this has been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are helping make the planet better. Areeb", "I wish to start shrimps and prawns business in the Philippines.I have two hectares land near the sea side wherein I could use sea water as the source of water for fishpond raising.How can I have important details about this topic.Thanks and God bless.", "We certainly can help you with your aquaculture consulting needs. Here are several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE member of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all kinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called http://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions. Second, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief FREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the timing for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a questionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture interests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb", "I am seriously considering raising freshwater shrimp. I recently dug a pond that is slightly ove 1 acre. It is a little deep for ideal conditions, roughly 30′ deep, but should do. I am in the Houston Texas area where it is warm for the majority of the year. I am curious as to where I may purchase the eggs and also what algae I should start growing for the shrimp to eat.", "Thanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it directly without getting more information from you. However, we have a site where you can get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of agriculture and what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That site is http://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of that site and then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming questions. On that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us about your aquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I hope this has been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are helping make the planet better. Areeb", "Are their courses available in Ontario for inland fish farming? I think I’d feel more confident trying this out if we could hear someone talk about the subject:-) I read that there is a meeting in Nova Scotia on this subject this year. Is this only for those who are in the business? Thank you.", "We certainly can help you with your aquaculture needs. Here are several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE member of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all kinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called http://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions. Second, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief FREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the timing for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a questionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture interests and needs. Please fill that out.", "Hola, yo soy un derviche de construir por favor acerca de cómo construir una granja de camarón de salmuera densa en la piscina, consejos concretos iraníes Aquí están las condiciones de la tierra y del agua del Golfo Pérsico", "I am interested in building an outdoor shrimp pond. I live in New Richmond, Oh and the winters are not that warm. How should I construct a pond ? My number is 513 284-9947.", "Just purchased property in Cebu Island in the Philippines, across the street from the ocean with a fresh water well. Plan to start a shrimp farm and am looking for information and assistance in it’s construction. I am an Architectural Engineer, maybe that will help. So far, in my research, I am in need of a supplier of the shrimp itself. Perhaps you can assist? THX", "* Tony Thang on June 19, 2017 at 12:25 am\nDear Sir and Madam, To whom it may concern !", "We would like to send yours as reference We – MY BINH EXPORT IMPORT and TRADING LIMITED COMPANY – a company supply Drugs for Shrimp and Fish Farminh in Socialist Republic of VIET NAM MAIN PRODUCTS: DRUGS FOR SHRIMP: 1. NUTRITION – GAIN WEIGHT GROUP 2. PREVENTION – TREATMENT GROUP 3. MICROBIOLOGY GROUP 4. CHEMICALS – ANTIBIOTIC GROUP", "How would one get a loan for this business? to rent the location and buy the equipment and get started grants? loans? get a grant writer? but thats not guaranteed right...Im 32 and have done the shrimp research i just dont know how to get started.", "Does anyone want to farm in Vietnam where lots of land acre available and cheap labor ? email meat : USA.VINA@gmail.com", "We would like to send yours as reference We – MY BINH EXPORT IMPORT and TRADING LIMITED COMPANY – a company supply Drugs for Shrimp and Fish Farming in Socialist Republic of VIET NAM MAIN PRODUCTS: DRUGS FOR SHRIMP: 1. NUTRITION – GAIN WEIGHT GROUP 2. PREVENTION – TREATMENT GROUP 3. MICROBIOLOGY GROUP 4. CHEMICALS – ANTIBIOTIC GROUP", "Hello,we are going to build a shrimp plant (indoor) in Belorussia. Can you advise us where we can buy juveniles? Please, give us some ideas how to get good yield).can we get a consultation? Is it possible to grow crawfish close to shrimp? Is it the similar process?thank you Lucien2001@mail.ru", "Hi My name is doramas I would like to buy (juvinile shrimp ) alevine blancos LITOPENAEUS VANNAMEI From California any company that supply then that you know ? then I would like to start my farm producción Biofloc . And if you got more information then o will be happy to hear from you .", "I see you don’t monetize your website, don’t waste your traffic, you can earn additional cash every month because you’ve got hi quality content. If you want to know how to make extra $$$, search for: Mrdalekjd methods for $$$", "I’m intrested in opening a prawn on a small scale in the beging and expand.can u please help me it wii be In india in gujerat tnx", "I’m from Ghana in Africa. I’m very much interested in investing in aquaculture, preferably shrimp. May I know if the requisite conditions in Ghana can support this venture.", "Hi, can I farm freshwater shrimps in Nigeria, if yes how can I get shrimps. am in Nigeria farming fish already.Thanks", "Hello, I want to open a shrimp farming business here in Freetown, Sierra Leone and I would like some advice and insight about it. I might also need a team to come and start it. Thank you for your patience and time Marcel Rashid", "* Veeram on April 9, 2018 at 11:38 pm\nHi Swapnil, Plz let me know if you have started the same or not? Contact me whatsapp 9727964301. May be we both can b helpful to each other.", "Hi, I will like to start fresh water shrimps farm in lebanon.please email me on the process and how to get the fingerlings", "I would like to start a small scale would you be able to advice me on how do i need to go about it? i have contact for young larvae but i have no idea on how to do it indoor.", "every thing is good but for starters how much do we need to spend and how to find the best quality to reduce the loss for starters", "I am interested in shrimp farming, but I too have a cold climate for 6 months of the year I Canada. Could you send me more information on farming shrimp.", "Can you help me, I am planning to use cement pond around 3020 (mt). Will it be good for shrimps? as I want to cultivate in fresh water. What else I need to keep in mind?", "I will like to start a small farm in fresh water.can you tell me the basic dimensions of ponds I need to dig and quantity per ponds...shrimp", "I see you don’t monetize your website, don’t waste your traffic, you can earn additional bucks every month because you’ve got hi quality content. If you want to know how to make extra money, search for: Ercannou’s essential adsense alternative", "hello I would like to know how to make my own shrimp farm I live in Kansas it has to be indoors.", "Hi I am from Papua New guinea and am very much interested in starting a Freshwater shrimp farming. There is non in my country and I’d like tour assistance please Thank you", "hi I’m Solomon Llego in the Philippines I like fresh water shrimp farming but I have no money to start. Please find me an interested investor that willing to invest in the Philippines. I have my 15 Hectares of Lot with fresh water creek. My town needs a supply of this products and also my neighboring towns and provinces. Please call me in my contact no. 09477732261 if there is an interested investor. thank you.", "Hello.my name is Alexander Nguyen l have been raised shrimp in 3 years, now I need to have something to clean the bottom of my farm to make the water clean please introduction to me one product can do that job thank you", "Good day I want to start and open a very large commercial shrimp farm in dubai . I need your advice Thank you", " Ashraf on September 25, 2018 at 2:51 am\nFahims, if you are interested in expanding your farm in Maldives, which is a perfect market with boosterd tourism please contact me with my email alea.ashraf@gmail.com", "We would be happy to help you realize your commercial shrimp farm in Dubai. Please send me an email with more information about your project. samuel.walsh@ftn-aquaart.com", "I have 2 hectars pond, and i raised 40000pcs shrimp. After more than 4 months my shrimp is only 80pieces per 1kilo. Is that healthy? I just want to know why only like that small?", "I am from Ghana and I want to initiate this idea using the freshwater precisely creating the pond within the river. Please I need coaching on how to go about it. Counting on your usual respond. Thank you.", "I am interested in starting a shrimp farm in Maldives and I need help in start up of the farm. Please feel free to contact me with my email or viber +9609978783.", "Interested in starting a shrimp farm in CT. Where would I be able to get the whole set up of equipment?", "Spot oon with this write-up, I truly think this site needs much more attention. I’ll probably be back again too seee more, thanks forr the information!", "hi im starting a indoor freshwater schrimp farm in belgium. i’m looking for some advice .how i make a tank wat do you need etc..... and where can i order larvea for starting .", "Greetings Kindly give more information on the indoor aquaculture of prawns and other fish in Great Britain. The set up has to be indoors because of the climate here", "Please give us information on setting up indoor culture of shrimp farming in Great Britain. Interesting in a commercial indoor setup here. Thank you", "Hi. I’m from the Caribbean and I’d like to get some Info...tips.. advise .. anything shrimp farming related. Wanted to do freshwater inland shrimp in ibc tanks.", "I am very keen to get Ivy’s B2B Leads Miner – Yellow Pages Scraper Software as it is probably one of the best Yellow Pages scrapers for UK and USA out there.", "Hi, I’m looking to integrate shrimp into my freshwater tilapia pond as quality control and possibly a source of secondary income. My ponds are a river diversion. My question is how would I acquire young shrimp or eggs. I live in Togo, West Africa but I am an American that frequently visits home.", "* Hamer on September 21, 2019 at 8:01 am\ni my view, Africa is a ideal area to the growth and breed of shrimp, but I am nor sure whether it is a good selection for the commercial shrimp aquaculture due to the limited local consumption and spending power. how many shrimp can you product per year? and how to deal with these shrimp? shipping to American, EU or China?", "hey, you can also check this link : http://news.unair.ac.id/2018/07/18/minimalisir-kerugian-petambak-udang- mahasiswa-unair-ciptakan-detektor-real-time/ the college student create detectors for Minimizing Losses of Shrimp Farmers", "Interested in farming shrimp in tanks. Would you have literature that would guide me on materials, equipment, and the setup? If so, I would really appreciate it. Have a blessed day. 904-514-7474. Isaiah", "I ran into a guy at the park today who informed me of freshwater shrimp farming. So I am just now beginning my research into the viability of this at my farm in NE TX on about the 33rd parallel north. We do get some very cold weather. It’s 120 acres planted in pine at this time, getting ready for a clearcut, then my next adventure. I looked into catfish farming, but didn’t see enough profit in it to warrant the investment. I have a lake that I built on my farm that was stocked with bass, catfish, Bluegill and redear sunfish, fathead minnows, and goldfish. My lake is in the middle of my property, few people know it’s there, and I’m sure no one has introduced any other new fish. However, five years later and I’ve caught crappie, crayfish, and turtles. I’ve seen beavers in there as well. It’s at least one mile to the closest other body of water. It was filled with rain water, and it’s always held water. But all these other creature are either brought by the ducks and other birds, or just find their way to the water.", "Also I looked at doing tilapia, and learned that they die if the water falls below 55 degrees, so they would not do well in my area. I’m sure though if you’re doing this in NC, we don’t get any colder than you do, so the prawns should be pretty cold resistant, is this correct?", "I have a feeder at my lake and when the water drops below 55 degrees, I stop feeding, as uneaten food can lower the PH and the oxygen, which is one of my main concerns keeping it healthy. Will the prawns eat through the winter? What methods are there for keeping them growing through the winter?", "Thanks for your comment! It’s so exciting to read your article and to know more about shrimp farming. I made sure to follow it. for more information http://www.asagriaqua.com/", "Thanks for your comment! It’s so exciting to read your article and to know more about shrimp farming. I made sure to follow it. for more information http://www.asagriaqua.com/", "I’d like to know how much the fry or younger are, because while a commercial operation is out of the question for me, I’d still like to be able to grow them for my own consumption.", "I would want to know if using a freshwater prawn or shrimp in a Aquaponics system would be beneficial to get rid of the excess waste from the fish as well providing a third stream of revenue to the project", "Hi I would like to open an indoor crawfish farm , with artificial lighting and climate controlled environment to grow rice patties ! I need more info and what steps do I take to get this going ! Email Bigcac22@gmail.com", "I have an indoor swimming pool 18 x 36 feet with attached hot tub (the temperatures need to be the same but I can separate their capacity). They are in good shape, but I would like to make money instead of wasting money with them. What can I raise in them that is profitable and add some kind of aquaculture/plants that may look nice? Would it smell fishy and stink? What do shrimp farms smell like? I am in central Albert, on the Canadian prairies. Would this actually be profitable?", "Could Indoor Fish Farming be the Future of Aquaculture? \| WorldWide Aquaculture - [...] any land-based fish farm. One huge advantage is that you are able to raise warm water fish, such as...", "Could Indoor Fish Farming be the Future of Aquaculture? \| Balanced Life Team - [...] any land-based fish farm. One huge advantage is that you are able to raise warm water fish, such as...", "Could Indoor Fish Farming be the Future of Aquaculture? \| Nourish The Planet - [...] any land-based fish farm. One huge advantage is that you are able to raise warm water fish, such as...", "Could Indoor Fish Farming be the Future of Aquaculture? \| Institute of Ecolonomics - [...] any land-based fish farm. 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We will discuss some of the points here briefly, but you’ll need to...", "Use of Probiotics in Aquaculture – Does it Really Work? \| Institute of Ecolonomics - [...] use in shrimp farms, or even in other types of aquaculture, is gaining popularity because they have been proven...", "Sustainable Freshwater Shrimp Farming at Home – Shrimp in my Backyard? - [...] in ponds, but the most easily accessible information from a Google search for backyard shrimp (see http://worldwideaquaculture.com/freshwater-shrimp-farming-how-to-start-your-own-shrimp-farm/) outlines general information..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Freshwater Shrimp Farming - How to Start Your Own Shrimp Farm \| WorldWide\nAquaculture\n\n(303) 495-3705 wwa.ceed@gmail.com\n\n * Facebook\n\n * Facebook\n\nSelect Page\n\n# Freshwater Shrimp Farming – How to Start Your Own Shrimp Farm\n\nby Content Provider \| Sep 10, 2014 \| Blog, Uncategorized \| 392 comments\n\nRaising and producing freshwater shrimp or prawns in your own aquaculture fish\nfarm can be a profitable business. Freshwater shrimp farming is suitable\nmostly in the warmer climate, and is similar to marine shrimp farming in many\nways because they share many of the same characteristics and problems. Marine\nshrimp farming began in the 1970s and quickly became popular in the United\nStates, Western Europe, and in some Asian countries. The total production of\nfarmed shrimp reached over 1.6 million tons in 2003, which was valued at 9\nbillion dollars. The majority of the farmed shrimp, about 75% of the world’s\nfarmed shrimp, are produced in Asia, particularly in Thailand and China. The\nother 25% is produced in the Latin American countries, such as Brazil, Mexico\nand Ecuador.\n\nShrimp farming has come a long way and has transformed into a global industry,\nfrom the small scale farms in Asia and Thailand. There are only a few species\nof shrimp that are farmed globally. One of the most popular species is the\nMacrobrachium rosenbergii, the Giant Malaysian Prawn, which is a freshwater\nprawn, native of South Asia.\n\n## Before you start your shrimp farm\n\nContact your local authorities first and obtain proper permits and business\nlicense for operating a commercial shrimp farm in your area. Most states will\nrequire you to purchase an aquaculture permit in order to operate a commercial\nfreshwater shrimp farm. You can obtain a license from your state’s Department\nof Agriculture.\n\n## Starting your own freshwater shrimp business\n\nThe freshwater shrimp farming processes include growing out your juvenile\nshrimps into adults, and marketing them for profit. Research by Mississippi\nState University has demonstrated that this can be a profitable enterprise.\n\nShrimp production and the success of your business will largely depend on the\nquality of your pond. Usually freshwater shrimp farmers don’t get good results\nwith freshly dug ponds because there is not enough supply of food available in\nthe ponds. Shrimp mostly feed on insect larva and algae, which do not grow the\nfirst year after digging a pond. You must obtain your juveniles from a\nhatchery for the pond grow-out phase. You can easily find a commercial\nhatchery to purchase your juvenile shrimp from. You may find a shrimp hatchery\nin several states including Mississippi,Kentucky, Texas and Tennessee.\n\n### Site selection and pond design\n\nSelect a location to dig a pond specifically for raising freshwater shrimp.\nAlthough most farmers would dig a pond similar to a pond used for raising\nchannel catfish, you can also use large fish tanks and swimming pools. Water\ncontainers can also be used; however, a natural pond yields the best shrimp\nproduction for commercial farming. A good flow of fresh water is necessary for\nthe shrimp. It is also important to supply them with enough oxygen. The soil\nneeds to be in excellent condition for retaining water.\n\nThe water you choose for your pond has to be clean, preferably well water of\nacceptable quality. Runoff from streams, rivers, and reservoirs can also be\nused, but it is very important to evaluate the quality of your water source\nbefore selecting a suitable site.\n\nMake sure that you do not choose an area for freshwater shrimp farming which\nis subject to periodic flooding, or your shrimp will get away. Also make sure\nthat there are no harmful chemicals present in the soil where you choose to\ndig your pond. Shrimp are sensitive to pesticides and chemical-based\nfertilizers used for crops. Avoid locations that are subject to nearby runoff\nwater or drift which might contain agricultural spray or pesticides.\n\nGet samples of your soil from six different places, mix them together and let\nit dry. Send your soil sample to your state’s Extension Soil Testing\nLaboratory for soil testing. Determine the pH level of your soil. If your soil\nis too acidic, having a pH level of less than 6.5, you might need to add lime\nstone to your pond.\n\nAfter filling your pond with water, add natural organic fertilizers to ensure\nplenty of natural food for your shrimp. Shrimp need plenty of natural\norganisms to feed on. Get rid of unwanted weed from your pond. A liquid\nfertilizer gives you the best results.\n\n### Stocking the juvenile shrimp\n\nBefore you stock your juvenile shrimp, check the pond water for insects and\nlarva that might eat the young shrimp. Use an organic method for removing\nthese insects and larva. If you’ve used water other than well water, make sure\nthat there aren’t any other kinds of fish in the water, especially bass, green\nsunfish, and bluegills. If there are fish in the pond, get rid of them before\nstocking juvenile shrimp. These kinds of fish are predators for the shrimp.\nGradually replace the water in which your juvenile shrimp were transported\nwith the water from the pond. Make sure that the temperature difference of the\nwater is within 6 degrees Fahrenheit. The pond water should be close to 68\ndegrees. Young juveniles are more susceptible to the cold than the adult\nshrimp. Stock shrimp at the rate of 12,000 – 16,000 per acre. Lower stocking\ndensity will increase the size of your shrimp, but decrease the total poundage\nof yield.\n\n### Feeding\n\nAt recommended density, your juvenile prawns stocked into grow-out ponds are\nable to find food themselves naturally from organisms growing in the pond.\nStart feeding when the shrimp exceed the size of 5.0 grams or greater.\nCommercial fish feed for channel cat fish is suitable for shrimp. Feeding will\ndepend on the size of your fish. Refer to the table below.\n\n### Weight-dependent feeding rates for semi-intensive pond grow out of\nMacrobrachium\n\n\| Mean wet weight (g)\| Daily feeding rate (% of body weight) \n---\|--- \n<5\| 0 \n5 to 15\| 7 \n15 to 25\| 5 \n>25\| 3 \n \nTable credit: The Fish Site \n \nIn our next blog, we will discuss in more detail about harvesting and selling\nyour shrimp commercially for profit. We will also be giving you tips on water\nquality management, disease control, and controlling the chemical balance of\nyour pond, periodically, so keep reading our blogs regularly. You may also\ncall our office at (303) 495-3705 for more information.\n\nSource: Worldwide Aquaculture\n\n## Related articles\n\n * Understanding the Chemical Factors of Water in Aquaculture\n * Freshwater Shrimp Farming- Managing Water Quality & Disease\n * Freshwater Shrimp Farming – Harvesting Storage & Economic Feasibility\n\n# 392 Comments\n\n 1. james blackshear on October 2, 2014 at 10:10 pm\n\nI want to start and open a very large commercial shrimp/prang farms in\nsaltwater and freshwater\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on November 20, 2014 at 3:40 pm\n\nThanks James for your comment. You’ll surely find more tips and information on\nour site. Please visit us regularly.\n\nReply\n\n * Peter Klocok on February 4, 2015 at 4:37 am\n\nPlease if you find some organization witch is making shrimp farms indoor witch\nthe water is heated with wate water please let me know. We want to build it.\nThanke you.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 6, 2015 at 2:56 pm\n\nWe can discuss this. Please call our office 303-495-3705. Thanks\n\nReply\n\n * AMARESH SASMAL on February 15, 2016 at 12:43 am\n\ni would like to prawn cultivation in pond please give me some idea my cell no\n9583357773\n\nodissa\n\n * Content Provider on February 16, 2016 at 4:02 pm\n\nHi AMARESH,\n\nSomeone from our team will contact you soon\n\n * ONOVO ESSIOT on June 26, 2016 at 12:52 pm\n\nthe question still remains how do i get the juviniles for a start . Is it\npossible to ship it to me from your farm over there or\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm\n\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most\neducational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our\npartners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne\nDorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics\naquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time\nas well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also,\nyou can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content\nsurrounding sustainable aquaculture!!\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\n * Daylo on March 23, 2017 at 6:51 pm\n\nI would like to start a shrimp farm operation please contact me at 712 790\n6200\n\n * anita on February 21, 2018 at 4:33 am\n\nhi i want to do this shrimps farming in nepal.can u suggest me more\n\n * NAGARAJU GOVINDU on January 2, 2019 at 6:05 am\n\nHI, CAN YOU HELP ME WITH SOME SUGGESTIONS TO FORM A SHRIMP FARM. CAN I GET A\nCALL 9000953140...?\n\n * Glino Karjadi on August 13, 2015 at 8:17 am\n\nDear Peter,\n\nNunepro.eu is a Dutch company who has several organic products/solution.\n\nIn your case I would suggest to try out our Water Treatment and Shrimps/feed.\nWith this solution you’ll get healthy animals and a stressfree environment\nhence the higher yield of your shrimps production. You won’t need any\nadditives such as antibiotics or any other harmful additives other than ours.\nYour shrimps/fish will have a high quality and you can invite any potential\nbuyer to test the quality of your shrimps, they will understand!\n\nYou won’t need expensive filters to clean the water, our water treatment\nproduct does it the job for you. Of course it is recommended to have a certain\nflow in the pond but other than that you won’t need anything else.\n\nPlease check our website for more details.\n\nKind regars, Glino\n\nReply\n\n * Alejandro on June 2, 2016 at 10:54 am\n\nHi Glino, is this is a solución or its for feeding the shrimp’s too. I’m\ninterésting on starting my pond for growing asían shrimp’s. I need all the\nhelp an Information i need. I am a technition in hydroponic growing for\nvegettable, but have no knoleged of how to grow asían shrimp’s. One last thing\ni’m base in the dominican republic, how or can you sent shippment of the\nproducts to dominican republic. Ive have an Miami Anddress where i can receive\nany mercandise or any item purchase. Also, where can i purchase the asían\nshrimp’s for growing. The asían shrimp’s is the white looking one right; well\nplease provide any info that can help me start my somall business of shrimp’s.\nThanks for any help that you can provide with.\n\nThanks, Alejandro Pichardo Y/O Alex Pichardo\n\n * teona on July 21, 2019 at 2:03 pm\n\nHello Glino, could you please tell us your websites? I’m interested in your\nproducts. thank you\n\n * ssenyonga Godfrey on December 11, 2016 at 10:54 pm\n\nI want to start a fresh water shrimp farm in Uganda, the available shrimp\ncomes from Tanzania , kenya that is from salt water, do you know of any\nnearest fresh water farm where I can buy young ones .for far help contact\nwhatsup +256 706804878\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on December 30, 2016 at 1:08 pm\n\nSsenyonga,\n\nThanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it directly\nwithout getting more information from you. However, we have a site where you\ncan get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of agriculture\nand what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That site is\nhttp://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of that site\nand then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming questions.\nOn that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us about your\naquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I hope this\nhas been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are helping make the\nplanet better.\n\nAreeb\n\nReply\n\n * Manojbhai on March 30, 2017 at 2:33 am\n\ni would like to prawn cultivation in pond please give me some idea my cell no\n+91 7567244306\n\nReply\n\n * prashant on December 11, 2017 at 1:53 pm\n\nplease contact MPEDA authority (central govt)\n\nReply\n\n * Barb on January 16, 2020 at 5:04 am\n\nI’m interested in doing this in Arizona. Is it too hot in southern AZ (115f)\nto keep a small facility going? We’d like to use above ground pools.\n\n * Gautam on March 5, 2018 at 3:53 am\n\nHi,\n\nIf you want to make prawn hatchery in somewhere west bengal. I can provide you\nland on lease and I Can manage your prawn culture.\n\nReply\n\n * Mipaandeep on March 17, 2018 at 1:53 am\n\nPlease call @8826886990\n\n * Somnath Ghosh on September 9, 2018 at 5:36 am\n\nFound any one so far? Mail me at s.n_ghosh@yahoo.com\n\n * Angelo Moneta on October 14, 2018 at 9:32 am\n\nHi, my son girlfriend is from Thailand and her father has an aquatic shrimps\nfarms with 20 pounds. It is worthy to invest on such business\n\nReply\n\n * Pet on November 2, 2018 at 12:15 am\n\nyes, it is worthy to invest on shrimp farming. Do you know whether they use\npond liner or not?\n\nReply\n\n * Nel on November 6, 2018 at 9:50 am\n\nHello , thanks a lot for the content . I am so happy reading this. I want to\nstart my own freshwater prawn rearing at how. I would be grateful if you could\nguide me thru the set up process.\n\nReply\n\n * Selorm Ahorsu on May 6, 2020 at 1:32 am\n\nPlease how do I farm a shrimp in a pond\n\nReply\n\n * Scott on March 1, 2015 at 10:27 pm\n\nHave you started your farm yet?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on March 5, 2015 at 6:57 am\n\nHi Scott,\n\nThanks for your comment. We have a ranch here in Colorado. Please feel free to\nvisit Mountain Sky Ranch. We have several ponds and aquaponic systems for\ngrowing seafood.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Mike Everhardt on April 1, 2017 at 3:21 pm\n\nI have a natural 5 acre pond in North Carolina. Can I divide the pond and grow\nPrawns on one side and catfish on the other?How do I know if pond is\nclean/sutable for farming? Call me – 757-771-8941\n\nReply\n\n * Eddie Jacob on September 25, 2018 at 5:44 am\n\nHi, my name is Eddie Jacob and am digging a number of ponds in South\nLouisiana. I would like to get as much information as possible on how to raise\nand harvest freshwater prawns. My phone number is 1-225-264-0628, address 6636\nhwy 996, Belle Rose. Louisiana 70341 and my email is ejacob6636@gmail.com.\nPlease send me your website.\n\nReply\n\n * eric doh on January 19, 2020 at 4:12 pm\n\nI want learn more about your company and products. Ericmcdeebo@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Hafez on August 30, 2015 at 1:42 pm\n\nhello every one i would like to ask if it is possible to farm shrimp in doors\nbecause i am from Romania and i would like to start my own fresh water shrimp\nfarm its very cold in the winter time so it would be impossible to raise\nshrimp out door thank you\n\nReply\n\n * Wayne Dorband on August 30, 2015 at 2:12 pm\n\nHafez,\n\nYes you can farm shrimp indoors. In fact, where you live, indoor farming is\nprobably the most effective way to farm shrimp. Your cold temperatures would\ncause you to have to add too much heat in the winter to keep shrimp alive. If\nyou would like more detailed information about shrimp farming, please put your\nemail address on our page where we ask you if you would like to be on our\nlist, or email us to get more detailed information. Thanks for your interest\nand tell others about our site. Like us on social media also.\n\nReply\n\n * Ronald on September 7, 2015 at 10:24 pm\n\nI have been in high level construction of my own for many years,but due to a\nbotched surgury I am light disabled. O have been giving shriimp raising a\ncommitment to start. Ready and willing, any advice/ indoors facility, Iowa.\nThanks\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on September 11, 2015 at 5:33 am\n\nHi Ronald,\n\nThanks for sharing, we are glad that you are passionate about fish farming.\nPlease let us know if you need any assistance from us.\n\nThanks.\n\n * Cora Gemil on September 19, 2015 at 8:14 am\n\nWill be retiring in the Philippines and would like to create a decorative pond\nwhere I can culture fresh water prawns. Plan to use solar powered filter and\noxygenator. Prawns for home consumption- not commercial. Find to be part of an\nedible garden. Thanks\n\n * Content Provider on September 23, 2015 at 9:19 pm\n\nGreat thoughts! Thanks for sharing.\n\n * zie payang on October 11, 2015 at 12:28 pm\n\nI’m interested to know more about shrimp farming.we live in Philippines\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on October 12, 2015 at 7:23 am\n\nHi Thanks for your comment. Please call 303-495-3705 for a meeting.\n\n * hetvi on July 20, 2018 at 1:47 am\n\nHi if you nee Aeration system for better production of shrimp please contact\n+91-7574852560\n\n * Steve Schneider on December 8, 2015 at 8:57 pm\n\nPlease send information about starting an indoor shrimp farm\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on December 11, 2015 at 6:25 am\n\nHi Steve Schneider,\n\nSomeone from our team will connect with you soon. Thanks\n\n * Joyce Chiriwo on December 23, 2015 at 2:52 am\n\nI would like to make a home fish farming trial in Zimbabwe minimum temperature\nfluctuates between 6 to 38 degrees. Please kindly assist me with relevant\ninformation\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on December 24, 2015 at 8:43 am\n\nThanks for reaching out to us. Someone from our team will contact you shortly.\n\n * Forest Gump on September 19, 2016 at 11:13 pm\n\nI think you need water for that?\n\n * hemang on December 29, 2015 at 8:26 am\n\nThanks sir. For the information you brought in front of us.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on December 29, 2015 at 12:03 pm\n\nThanks for the kind words!\n\n * sam on January 17, 2016 at 7:14 am\n\nI have been researching on how to start a small scale pacific shrimp farm in\nOntario.Is it possible to farm them in Small tanks lets say around 20 gallons\n, where water PH is maintained and temperature is maintained. Do you have any\nconsultants in Canada that can help set this up?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on January 25, 2016 at 9:59 am\n\nHi Sam,\n\nOur expert team will answer your question. Someone will get in touch with you\n\n * robert fogel on September 30, 2016 at 7:34 am\n\ncould you please provide me information on growing shrimp in a small swimming\npool for home use. equipment needed, were to purchase the small shrimps, what\nto feed the with no chemicals\n\n * Hari on January 28, 2016 at 8:11 am\n\nplese send me detailed information regarding caution required to farming\nshrimp in winter season. Let me all precaution required during cultivation of\nshrimp during cold weather.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 16, 2016 at 4:45 pm\n\nHi Hari,\n\nWe’ll be happy to assist you with your project. Someone will get in touch with\nyou soon.\n\n * taps on February 2, 2016 at 12:30 am\n\nI am from Zimbabwe,i have a swimming pool in my backyard, how can iI get\nstarted?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 16, 2016 at 4:42 pm\n\nHi Taps,\n\nWe have information on our site on how to start a home based fish farm. We’ll\nget in touch with you and discuss in detail.\n\n * Ramesh Tripathi on February 10, 2016 at 8:43 am\n\nSir,\n\nI need the detail on investment & Profit in Shrimp business, the reason is i\ndon’t have much Money & willing to make a big Project in terms of 5 years or\nso.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 16, 2016 at 4:19 pm\n\nHi,\n\nThanks for your message. We’ll get in touch with you soon.\n\n * Sean on April 12, 2016 at 12:18 pm\n\nI am interested in learning about indoor shrimp farming. There seems to be\nseveral companies endorsing their system for success. How much is the start up\ncost doing it in california? How big a land do you need for proffiting\n$500,000 a year?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 2, 2016 at 9:32 am\n\nHi Sean,\n\nWe’ll need to talk in details. Our team will contact you soon.\n\nThanks.\n\n * Isteyak on October 10, 2017 at 4:44 am\n\nI want to start Indoor Shrimp Farm Please help me and give me some\nidea........\n\n * famadewa adekunke on June 28, 2016 at 4:25 am\n\nwant to start commercial shrimps farming in Nigeria. if you have any\ninformation that can assist. pls send to my email\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:56 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are\nvery serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule\na FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you\nare not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com\n\n * Orodare Toyin on July 8, 2016 at 5:41 am\n\nThanks for your guide on shrimps farming. You can add my mail to your list and\nI have an interest to raise shrimps for commercial purpose. warm regards\norodaretoyin@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:49 am\n\nThanks for reaching out to us. To learn the most about how to be successful\nwith profitable sustainable aquaculture, visit us at ceed.mykajabi.com and\nsign up for our Ecological Aquaculture series being taught by Dr. Wayne\nDorband! Live webinars happen every week with replys available through\nmembership. We’d love to see you there. Also, you can sign up for free with\naquaculture.smartmember.com for more great content surrounding sustainable\nbackyard aquaculture!\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\n * cyril on July 17, 2016 at 12:50 am\n\ngood day Wayne, I want to go into shrimp farming , i am based in Nigeria and\nwould like to know how to go about especially getting the fingerling my email\nis zyri;me@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:41 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are\nvery serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule\na FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you\nare not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com Best wishes to you in you quest to be a sea\nfarmer.\n\n * Bennie Thomas on August 14, 2016 at 2:47 pm\n\nHow to farm indoors rather than outdoors. I in oak park Ill.v very cold in the\nwinter in Chicago.\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm\n\nGreat question! We have an entire course designed for backyard aquaculture\nplus a free version at ceed.mykajabi.com with the Ecolonomic Action Team\n(EAT). Dr. Dorband has over 20 hours of lectures available with a membership.\nWe also have free information available at aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com.\nThese resources can more than answer your question and we hope to assist you\nin your aquaculture adventures.\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\n * Mervyn on June 30, 2017 at 6:51 am\n\nI would like to know more about farming with shrimps\n\nReply\n\n * irshad on August 2, 2017 at 3:52 am\n\ngood day\n\ni would like to start growing prawns in a bid tank out doors.\n\nReply\n\n * BAyo on October 1, 2017 at 12:14 am\n\nAm interested in shrimps farming but am very far away in africa Nigeria, how\ndo i breed my juvenile shrimps ,thanks\n\nReply\n\n * JAYARAJ on October 4, 2017 at 2:03 pm\n\nHi, A business group in Kuwait need to try indoor aqua culture of vannamei\nshrimp with biofloc technology. To tal land in hand- 5 hectares expected\nproduction- 200-250 tonnes in a year....need your advice\n\nReply\n\n * MarkAnthony Chesner on March 15, 2018 at 7:22 am\n\nDear Wayne,\n\nWe are looking at a 80 metric ton indoor shrimp farm in Bulgaria. I need\nsomeone to design and oversee the build... I would also like to investigate\nthe combination with hydroponics.\n\nPlease get back to me.\n\nThanks in advance\n\nReply\n\n * Sam Walsh on November 26, 2018 at 7:56 am\n\nHi Mr. Chesner,\n\nHow is your shrimp farm project developing? If you are still looking for a\ndesigner/project manager please feel free to contact me at\nsamuel.walsh@ftn.aquaart.com\n\nBest, Sam\n\n * Marvin Waldner on March 17, 2018 at 9:12 am\n\nI’d like to learn more about shrimp farming.How small a batch or container\ncould I start up with ?\n\nReply\n\n * Laurence Hutchinson on December 26, 2015 at 3:29 am\n\nHafez\n\nThe most effective way to farm shrimp is by allowing them to have a designed\nhabitat that suits their requirements. Ecological production systems are by\nfar the most economical way of producing the best quality shrimps and other\nfish species, water quality and natural food are the best options. The food is\nfree.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on December 29, 2015 at 12:06 pm\n\nGreat thoughts, thanks for sharing!\n\nReply\n\n * Mia on March 27, 2017 at 5:36 pm\n\nHafez, you can contact with me ... Mia, almattours@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * RICKY on October 9, 2015 at 6:27 am\n\ndo u wish to set up a big freshwater prawn farm. please contact me for further\nnegotiations of cooperation. my email is rickylam_@live.com.my\n\nReply\n\n * Roland on December 23, 2015 at 5:50 am\n\nHi I am from Albania I’d like to know how cost to build a farm shrimp....\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on December 24, 2015 at 8:42 am\n\nHi,\n\nthanks for your query. We’ll get i touch with you soon.\n\nReply\n\n * Aatish on October 11, 2015 at 8:49 am\n\nI’d like to start my farm in mauritius please advise me\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on October 12, 2015 at 7:24 am\n\nHi, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Please call 303-495-3705 for\nhelp.\n\nReply\n\n * Phil Kammann on March 9, 2016 at 1:17 pm\n\nJames- did you end up opening the farm?\n\nReply\n\n * Ricky on April 1, 2016 at 6:14 pm\n\nPlease contact me at rickylam@live.com.my I have a very good location and\ngreat market for cooperating\n\nReply\n\n * manpreet on April 28, 2016 at 11:23 pm\n\nhi i am from india and want to know about shrimp farming indoor or in large\nponds. what all help or guidance you can provide. my email is dhir.manpreet\n@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 2, 2016 at 9:16 am\n\nHi Manpreet,\n\nwe are happy to assist you. Someone will contact you soon.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Manojbhai on March 30, 2017 at 2:35 am\n\ni would like to prawn cultivation in pond please give me some idea my cell no\n+91 7567244306\n\nReply\n\n * Joseph Shoboiki on January 13, 2017 at 12:39 am\n\nMy name is Joe from Nigeria. I am interested in large scale fresh water shrimp\nfarming. I want to be linked with your organization to share your expertise .\nWhere can I buy the juvenile?\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on January 13, 2017 at 12:48 pm\n\nJoseph, Thanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it\ndirectly without getting more information from you. However, we have a site\nwhere you can get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of\nagriculture and what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That\nsite is http://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of\nthat site and then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming\nquestions. On that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us\nabout your aquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I\nhope this has been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are\nhelping make the planet better. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n * Sam Luo on January 16, 2017 at 9:43 pm\n\nWe offer a range of aquaculture equipment for RAS aquaculture,fish\nfarming,ponds and etc. from china. Our aqua equipment including as below:\n1)Protein Skimmer 2)Rotary Drum Filter 3)Aquaculture UV Sterilizer 4)Pond Bio\nFilter 5)Aerator & ozone generator http://www.aquaculture-equipments.com,\nsales@aquaculture-equipments.com\n\nReply\n\n * Barry on March 3, 2017 at 2:22 pm\n\nI have 250 acres of land by the sea side in Belize. Do you want to start a\nJoint Venture with me?\n\nReply\n\n * Mia Amirparvez on March 27, 2017 at 5:56 pm\n\nBarry, I am very much Exited to contact with you .... Mia,New York,USA .....\nalmattours@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Steve Pugsley on April 30, 2017 at 9:28 pm\n\nI am interested in discussing a joint venture for developing a shrimp farm on\nyour 250 acres. Please contact me.\n\nReply\n\n * Mia on March 27, 2017 at 5:22 pm\n\nYou please contact with me\n\nReply\n\n * Manojbhai on March 30, 2017 at 2:29 am\n\nhello i am Manoj Bharbhidiya from Gujarat and i want to start shrimp farming\nbut i dont have any type of experience of shrimp farming.i have land near sea\nside( coastal land,CRZ) so if any want to start prawn farming in Gujarat then\nplease contact me on +91 7567244306\n\nReply\n\n * Michelle Van zyl on April 18, 2017 at 10:54 am\n\nI live in south affrica and want to use them in my aquaponic system and then\npossibly to farm commertially how do I get hold of live fressh water prawn.\n\nReply\n\n * Michelle Van zyl on April 18, 2017 at 10:57 am\n\nI also own a 21 kilometer coastal land in port alfred wild coastveastern cape\nsouth africa and im verry keen to start aquaculture . So any investors thats\ninterested can contact me.\n\nReply\n\n * Andrew on May 19, 2018 at 2:04 pm\n\nhie. did u manage to set up the shrimp/prawn farm?\n\nReply\n\n * SOMASEKHAR on April 27, 2017 at 11:57 pm\n\nsir i am SomaSekhar from KURNOOL,AP. sir you would like to interest in sending\nfood related mixing stones( white stone,lime stone,etc) we will supply it for\nFISH & PRANS.\n\nReply\n\n * Joshua Baiden on September 6, 2017 at 4:06 am\n\nHi Jack, I am Joshua from Ghana and I have a land closed to the Dansu River in\nAccra(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Densu_River). I am very interested in\nfarming and aquatic farming is the new project i Will like to embark. The\nproblem I have is a financial, consider doing business in Ghana ?\n\nReply\n\n * eric doh on January 20, 2020 at 1:17 am\n\nI’m Ghanaian josua in I’m interested in aquatic ranching too Let’s talk\nericmcdeebo@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Atikur Rahman on September 23, 2017 at 9:17 pm\n\nHi, I’m from Bangladesh. If u r looking for very large commercial shrimp farms\nin saltwater and freshwater u r most welcome to visit Bangladesh. We have huge\nland for farming. Best wishes for all.\n\nReply\n\n * Rommel Boulos on October 3, 2018 at 5:36 am\n\nDear James, I wonder if you were able to open your shrimp farm. I am planing\nto make one in Accra, Ghana (West Africa) Many thanks, Rommel.\n\nReply\n\n * Hamer on September 21, 2019 at 7:51 am\n\nnice, that is a ideal area to raise shrimp due to the benign environment\nexpecially, the good quality of water.\n\nReply\n\n * Hamer on September 21, 2019 at 7:47 am\n\nhave you got a success by the decision?\n\nReply\n\n * Dexter Mathias Adoboli on October 4, 2019 at 3:08 pm\n\nhello, am Youngman of 27years of age, am interested ,but when I try of making\nany head way to start money put me away, so if l have some one today that his\nis ready to come inn with cash we will start within one month or two. And for\nthe project land is my problem to solve just make ready for the cash,\n\nReply\n\n * eric doh on January 19, 2020 at 4:05 pm\n\nHi James I’m Ghanaian and I’m interested in partnership. Ericmcdeebo@gmail.com\nif you are interested.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Lisa Reeves on November 3, 2014 at 10:58 am\n\nDo you have information on saltwater indoor shrimp farming? Thank you Lisa\nReeves\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on November 20, 2014 at 3:33 pm\n\nPlease keep reading our blogs, you’ll find information or saltwater shrimp.\n\nReply\n\n 3. kelvin on November 22, 2014 at 1:30 am\n\nI am based in Kenya and want to start a small shrimp farm. as a hotelier,\nthere is a high demand of seafood than the supply and there is no fresh shrimp\nfarm in the country. Any advice?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on November 27, 2014 at 9:48 am\n\nHi Kevin, thanks for your comment. Please follow the link below and visit our\nblog http://worldwideaquaculture.com/freshwater-shrimp-farming-how-to-start-\nyour-own-shrimp-farm/\n\nI’m sure you’ll find valuable information there.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Mia Amirparvez on March 27, 2017 at 5:24 pm\n\nI am agree with you, so please contact me ASAP! Mia, almattours@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n 4. Chuck Worden (txfshrmn) on November 30, 2014 at 1:43 pm\n\nI just received a V A loan to get a home . As soon as one comes to my liking ,\nI would like to try this business venture as well as crayfish and catfish from\nswimming pools . Would a 12′ X 30′′ pool be large enough to start with ? . My\nplan is to export smoked catfish and sell crayfish locally . There has been\nover two years of research done on this subject . All comments welcome , T Y ,\nChuck\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on December 1, 2014 at 1:18 pm\n\nGreat to hear from you. Please keep reading our blogs and let us know your\nthoughts. Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Hamid Girei on June 20, 2016 at 12:43 pm\n\nHi. I’m into aquaculture for over 3 years now, catfish actually, and I want to\nponder into shrimp farming. I’ve got a bore-hole on my land and a good weather\nfor shrimp farming. Can you brush me up on the procedures of shrimp farming?\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:09 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are\nvery serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule\na FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you\nare not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com Best wishes to you in you quest to be a sea\nfarmer.\n\nReply\n\n 5. Donald Cartwright on December 25, 2014 at 7:46 pm\n\nthinking about raising shrimp ( small to start )\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on December 29, 2014 at 9:52 am\n\nHello,\n\nThanks for your comment. Please contact our office at 303-495-3705. Also read\nour blogs for tips on small scale shrimp farming.\n\nReply\n\n 6. Ignacio Topasna on January 4, 2015 at 1:40 am\n\nI am from Guam and i am really intreasted in starting a shrimp farm. i really\nneed to know the cost of all the equiptment.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on January 7, 2015 at 8:32 pm\n\nHi Ignacio,\n\nThanks for your query. Please contact our office at (303) 495-3705. Some one\nfrom our team will surely help you with that.\n\nReply\n\n * muktikanta rout on December 19, 2015 at 8:41 pm\n\nFirst I found process of the one acre water area discuss below, ....aquaculter\nprocess deep (5f-6f) water lable required in area fouth side should have net\nboundry ,bt prawn seed 60,000 planet the pond then streatly feed catches to\nthe fish\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on December 24, 2015 at 8:46 am\n\nThanks for sharing\n\nReply\n\n 7. Beatris on January 5, 2015 at 4:08 am\n\nYesterday i spent 300 $ for platinium roulette system , i hope that i will\nmake my first cash online\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on January 7, 2015 at 8:27 pm\n\nThanks for sharing\n\nReply\n\n 8. Al on February 1, 2015 at 9:05 am\n\ndo you know of any freshwater shrimp farms in Canada\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 6, 2015 at 2:59 pm\n\nHi, Thanks for your query. Please call us at 303-495-3705. We will be happy to\nassist you.\n\nReply\n\n * Kyle on February 15, 2017 at 10:53 am\n\nGet up with me.We have a system that you can have a fresh water indoor shrimp\ntank climate control system? Email me at khoffman@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Dexter Mathias Adoboli on October 4, 2019 at 3:10 pm\n\nhello,\n\nReply\n\n 9. suresh mudalige on February 3, 2015 at 3:07 am\n\ni would like to do a fresh water shrimp farm at home ,can u pls help me to\nunderstand .about this matter.thanks suresh.\n\nReply\n\n 10. Peter Klocok on February 4, 2015 at 4:42 am\n\nHello, Can any body tell me a organization hwo can help me with building a big\nshrimp farm , we have a lot of free hot waste water.\n\nThanke you\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 6, 2015 at 2:56 pm\n\nCall us at our office at 303-495-3705. We can discuss your needs. Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n 11. Al on February 8, 2015 at 8:49 am\n\ncan I use a saltwater pool system for a saltwater shrimp tank or are there\nspecific systems for this\n\nReply\n\n 12. amit on February 11, 2015 at 3:48 am\n\ni want to start shrimp farming which are the involved in it. which is the best\nspecies for farming pls reply......\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 14, 2015 at 10:04 am\n\nPlease call our office at 303-495-3705 for more info\n\nReply\n\n * Manojbhai on March 30, 2017 at 2:39 am\n\nI have 100 acres of land by the sea side in Gujarat,India. Do you want to\nstart a Joint Venture with me? my contact number +91 7567244306\n\nReply\n\n 13. jared on February 27, 2015 at 10:33 am\n\nHello I’m Joanna. I don’t know who I can ask help for my one month old prawns\nthey are dying and looking week I rented a fish pond. I put 200 thousand of\nprawns. I hope you can give me an advice how to save my farm and some advice\ntoo on how and what to feed them. I’m buying feeds... thank u\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 28, 2015 at 8:45 am\n\nHi Joanna,\n\nThanks for sharing. I am sorry to hear that you are having problem with your\nfish. I am going to refer to my expert team. In the meantime, I am sure you\ncan get hold of someone at our office to talk about your problems in more\ndetails. Please call our office at 303-495-3705 and ask for Wayne or Jeanine.\nI am sure they will be able to help you with your problem.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Glino Karjadi on August 13, 2015 at 8:25 am\n\nDear Jared,\n\nFirst of all sorry to hear your shrimps are dying!\n\nHow are things now I wonder? Please check our website http://www.nunepro.eu to\nunderstand who we are and what we stand for.\n\nThere’s no need to let your shrimps die! We are confident we can solve your\nproblem very easily and what’s great is that you actually won’t have to do a\nlot extra.\n\nNotice though, our products are 100% organic and they can’t handle chemicals\nso I hope you don’t use any chemicals whatsoever? We are currently starting up\na project in Indonesia for Shrimps/Fish/Eels farming to show our way, our 100%\norganic way!\n\nIf you like to know more please contact me.\n\nKind regards, Glino\n\nReply\n\n 14. Dennis on March 3, 2015 at 8:05 pm\n\nHi, What shrimp is the best to farm, fresh water or salt water.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on March 5, 2015 at 6:58 am\n\nHi,\n\nIt will depend on your area. If you live near the coast, you will benefit from\nsalt water shrimp farming. If you live away, fresh water shrimp is best.\nPlease call our office at 303-495-3705 and ask for Jeanine or Wayne for more\ndetails and specific answers.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 15. Owolabi Olusegun on March 30, 2015 at 3:44 pm\n\ncan you recommend an indoor farm on shrimps and prawn that can train me admnd\nserve as mentor\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on April 2, 2015 at 1:34 pm\n\nHi,\n\nThanks for your query. I will need to know your location. It is always good to\nconsult a local fish farmer. For details, please call our office at\n303-495-3705 and ask for Wayne or Jeanine.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 16. Ted Thompson on May 1, 2015 at 12:38 pm\n\nVery interested as I LOVE shrimp as I in midwest. How small can you start as I\nbelieve a small start will provide experience and great learning potentials.\nThank you.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 1, 2015 at 1:21 pm\n\nThanks for sharing.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 8, 2015 at 9:53 am\n\nGlad you found this article helpful.\n\nReply\n\n * Deji Okiki on October 3, 2016 at 9:24 am\n\nNeed help to start Prawn farm in Nigeria\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on October 3, 2016 at 11:49 am\n\nThanks for your comment! I can tell you are dedicated to aquaculture. I’m not\nthe expert but will pass your question along to Dr. Wayne Dorband. Because\nthis is a specific question, we would like to offer you a free 30-minute\nconsultation with Dr. Dorband. Simply go to talkwithwayne.com and set your\nfree initial consultation!\n\nReply\n\n 17. Ogbogu Michael on May 1, 2015 at 8:19 pm\n\nCan start i these in Nigeria, and if i can how will i get good spicy of sh\nrimps.\n\nReply\n\n * Glino Karjadi on August 13, 2015 at 8:32 am\n\nDear Ogbogu,\n\nSpicy shrimps? I think you need to farm big fat healthy shrimps and then\nseason it yourself 😉\n\nBut seriously, you can easily season it after you catch them and washed them.\nOne huge advantage of using our products (shrimps/fish feed & water\ntreatment)is that you are guaranteed chemical free! Which means no unhealthy\nchemicals are in the intestine of the shrimps.\n\nYou can easily start your own farm and on simple soil. Our feed in combination\nwith our water treatment makes the soil healthy and creates a lot of oxygen\nfor the shrimps, not to mention plankton which is natural feed for the\nfish/Shrimps!\n\nIf you like to know more please check http://www.nunepro.eu and do not\nhesitate to contact me.\n\nKind regards, Glino\n\nReply\n\n 18. Eddie hallaby on May 3, 2015 at 11:44 am\n\nHi I need help in getting started fresh water shrimp farming\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 8, 2015 at 9:52 am\n\nHI Eddie, thanks for your comment. Please call our office at 303-495-3705.\n\nReply\n\n * Hans von Michaelis on August 15, 2016 at 7:06 pm\n\nkindly advise how long it would take to grow tshrimp to adult size in\narizona... where the water gets quite warm in summer. what is the ideal water\ntemp? temp range beyond that at which shimp crop will die? Is it feasible to\nuse concrete block ponds? Hans\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:27 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are\nvery serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule\na FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you\nare not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com\n\nThe WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 19. Gilbert on May 9, 2015 at 4:52 am\n\nHi, i live near a big source of salt water in lebanon and intrested to begin\nsuch busniss. Is there any organisation who can provide help to start? Thank\nu.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 9, 2015 at 9:58 am\n\nHi Gilbert,\n\nI am not sure about who can help you in Lebanon, but I am sure you can seek\nhelp form local business.Thanks for sharing.\n\nReply\n\n * Glino Karjadi on August 13, 2015 at 8:36 am\n\nDear Gilbert,\n\nPlease send me an email with what you need exactly. Our company is to help and\nspread the way we do business as soon as possible. Since you’re a start up\nthis means you don’t use any chemicals yet. Well at least I hope so, we have\nsimple solution for you but most of all we have 100% organic options for you\nin terms of fish/shrimps feed and water treatment so you won’t need expensive\nfilters!\n\nKind regards, Glino http://www.nunepro.eu\n\nReply\n\n 20. S.P. Neilson on June 6, 2015 at 9:42 pm\n\nCan you farm shrimp in an aquaponics farm instead of fish?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on June 7, 2015 at 2:30 pm\n\nYes of course, you could definitely raise fresh water shrimp/prawn in your\naquaponic system.\n\nReply\n\n 21. Chuck Worden on June 15, 2015 at 8:53 am\n\n6 15 15 . Hello , I’m Chuck . I live in Flower Mound Tx. and want to start my\nown business of raising crayfish , catfish ( for export ), and possible\nshrimps from above ground swimming pools . But first I have to find a house of\nmy own . I have done abt 3 yrs of research on this subject , and I believe I\ncan do this .\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on June 18, 2015 at 3:22 pm\n\nHi Chuck Worden,\n\nThanks for sharing. Please feel free to read our blogs and add comments.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 22. michael szczuka on July 4, 2015 at 9:03 am\n\nLooking for information on starting indoor shrimp farm, in Delaware.\n\nReply\n\n * Dr. Wayne Dorband on August 21, 2015 at 10:52 pm\n\nHi Michael,\n\nSorry we did not reply sooner. We would love to help you as you think about a\nshrimp farm. This is one of our websites involving our sustainable agriculture\npassions. We can best help you after we chat briefly. Email back and we can\nset up a short talk. Best wishes.\n\nWayne\n\nReply\n\n 23. ESSIOT ONOVO on July 5, 2015 at 12:20 pm\n\nplease how do i get the juvenile of the shrimp to start my on shrimp farming ?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on July 7, 2015 at 4:20 pm\n\nHi ESSIOT ONOVO,\n\nYou will find Louisville shrimps from a hatchery. Try contacting a local fish\nfarm.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Essiot Onovo on March 23, 2016 at 2:17 pm\n\nI am a Nigerian living in south eastern Nigeria very far away from the coastal\nline. Then the question is how do i get the hatcheries of these shrimp to\nstart a farm of my own from your farm or establishment over there assuming it\nis possible if not how do i go about getting these hatcheries?\n\nReply\n\n 24. Al on July 8, 2015 at 3:22 pm\n\nI wanna start a my small shrimp nursering in nicaragua Bluefield any pointers\nplzzz\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on July 18, 2015 at 7:05 am\n\nHi, Thanks for your comment. Please call 303-495-3705 for more info.\n\nReply\n\n 25. rebekah Watson on July 13, 2015 at 9:59 am\n\nLooking for full info and layout of how to prepare a shrimp farm could email\nit to me .am opening one in Trinidad.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on July 18, 2015 at 7:00 am\n\nThanks for your query. Please call our office at: 303-495-3705 Mon-Fri, 9 – 4\nMST for more info\n\nReply\n\n 26. Rohan Vapaliya on July 14, 2015 at 11:24 pm\n\nHello , My name is Rohan Vapaliya from Surat , Gujarat, India.\n\nI want to start shrimp farming business in my place, will you provide shrimp\nseed and food to India. and what is the price of it ??\n\nReply\n\n 27. sachin hiray on July 18, 2015 at 10:45 pm\n\nHi, I am from india and wanted to start indoor shrimp farming by building\nponds under big shed so I just need to know that is it necessary to do shrimp\nfarming in saltwater or sea water or I am carry out it in Sweetwater too..\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on July 21, 2015 at 11:24 pm\n\nHi Sachin,\n\nThank you for your query. There are both saltwater and freshwater species of\nshrimp available, so make sure what type of shrimp farm you want.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 28. eduardo arzaga on July 27, 2015 at 8:12 pm\n\nhi name is ed..i live in mexico,cozumel island, quintana roo.. i live in a\n12’x 30′′land and it has its own well ...would that be enough to start my\nsmall shrimp form???\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on August 2, 2015 at 2:10 am\n\nHi Eduardo,\n\nTry with small ponds. Seems like you have enough space. Are there other shrimp\nfarms in your area?\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 29. eduardo arzaga on July 27, 2015 at 8:21 pm\n\nsweet water is the welll...\n\nReply\n\n 30. lp on July 30, 2015 at 7:53 pm\n\nhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrobrachium_rosenbergii\n\nThese are the best for freshwater ponds. We will be trying them by starting\nindoors, and moving outside to our half acre pond after last frost in Iowa. We\nwon’t get fully mature giant prawns but they will almost make full size by Oct\nwhen they need to be removed as they die in any freeze. Jus doing it for fun,\nwe also grow Nile tilapia aquaponics and breed guppies.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on August 2, 2015 at 2:12 am\n\nHi,\n\nThanks for sharing. Please visit us often.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 31. djaba on August 15, 2015 at 11:55 am\n\nThanks a lot for the info. I live in Ghana and hope to tap into your\ninsightful tips on this subject.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on August 15, 2015 at 1:23 pm\n\nThanks for your kind words.\n\nReply\n\n 32. Brian on August 28, 2015 at 4:46 pm\n\nI am researching the use of a native shrimp from the Amazon river for use in\nan aquaculture project near iquitos, Peru. We are currently seeking financing\nto build out the intial phase of the project in conjunction with the National\nUniversity of the Amazonia Peru and students here studying Fish Farming and\naquaculture. We want to vuild out caoacity for food production for sale\nintothe local market initially and expand it further into national and\ninternational sales. If you can suggest who might be interested in such a\nventure as an investor please contact me directly. Best Wishes\n\nReply\n\n 33. Wolfgang Schwamberger on August 29, 2015 at 11:37 pm\n\nI am interested on how you harvest the young shrimp and the name of the small\nor baby shrimp I would like to need and know that and approximately how long\ndoes it take to raise a small shrimp fry until Mark late which would be\nanywhere from 15 to 20 20 per pound or a rather go larger than that – 6 – 12\nper pound of live shrimp and nice and large and healthy shrimp and how long\nwould it take from the beginning to raise a small or a Fri shrimp to a full\ngrown prawn which would be approximately – the head approximately 4 to 5\ninches long and as big around and as large as I can get them and how long\nwould it take a feeding with the proper environment and proper food and water\ntemperature light intensity I need all these answers before I can begin my\nbusiness why would appreciate your help sincerely Wolfgang\n\nReply\n\n * Wayne Dorband on August 30, 2015 at 2:20 pm\n\nWolfgang,\n\nThanks for your comments. Young shrimp have a variety of different names, but\nthe most common is nauplii or larvae. In growing temperatures in the low 30’s\nit would take about six months to raise a marine (salt water) shrimp to a size\nof 15-20 per pound.\n\nWolfgang, we would love to help you with your shrimp business. Please add your\nname to our mailing list on the page of our website, or email us and we can\nget you more information. Thanks for your great questions and coming to our\nsite. Tell others about it and let us know what else we can be writing about.\n\nWayne\n\nReply\n\n * Alejandro on June 2, 2016 at 4:55 pm\n\nHi Wayne Dorband, how can you provide me with Information on growing shrimp’s\nan aquipments, an needed to start the business of shrimp’s grow. I need some\nsource of material sent to me so i can show my partner the materials wee need\nto start the business. If you can provide with such material please don’t\nhasitate to contact me @ alexpichardo2010@hotmail.com\n\nThanks, Alejandro Pichardo Y/o alexpichardo2010@hotmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:21 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are\nvery serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule\na FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you\nare not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com\n\nReply\n\n 34. Manuel S. Shrimp farming on September 20, 2015 at 9:13 am\n\nany kined of food should be accesible to everybody ,and the only way to do\nthat will be through enviromently controled atmosphere . . I have done a lot\nof feather farming ,Now I would like to start a new venture ,in shrimp farming\n, would u be able to help me out on how to get started , Wayne u seem to be a\ngreat guy and u seem to know what yr talking about , u must love yr line of\nwork .\n\nManuel Sebastiao\n\nThanks Waiting for yr answer\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on September 23, 2015 at 9:18 pm\n\nHi Manuel,\n\nThanks for your kind words. Please call Wayne at (303) 495-3705 for help.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 35. troy010999 on October 3, 2015 at 1:03 am\n\nhey...may i know if i want to do freshwater farming in indoor or tank ...how\nto prevent or reduce cannibalism?\n\nReply\n\n 36. Tyrone Segrest on October 7, 2015 at 11:36 pm\n\nI would like any information on shrimp farming as well as Trout. I am looking\ninto Indoor Aquapponics.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on October 12, 2015 at 7:25 am\n\nThanks for posting comment on our site. Please call 303-495-3705\n\nReply\n\n 37. sergio cervantes on October 21, 2015 at 8:27 am\n\nhello I would like to start a shrimp farm in south eastern new mexico but I\nknow nothing about it and if it was wise because of the area I live in and\ncost\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on October 24, 2015 at 9:13 am\n\nGive us a call, we’ll be glad to assist you. Wayne: 303-495-3705\n\nReply\n\n 38. Vadim on October 23, 2015 at 3:12 pm\n\nLord ! It is possible to raise shrimp in closed recirculation systems (CRS) .\nHow to get high density ?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on October 24, 2015 at 9:17 am\n\nHi,\n\nThanks for your comment. Call us at 303-495-3705, we’ll discuss in details.\n\nThanks,\n\nReply\n\n * amy osondu on September 10, 2016 at 8:48 am\n\nPlease need training on how to start shrimp farming.what’s the cost and the\nduration for the training\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 8:50 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 39. nick schulist on October 25, 2015 at 11:59 am\n\nhi im located in central wisconsin and im looking to get into indoor fresh\nwater shrimp farming. i was hoping i could get some general information on\nstarting my own farm. thanks\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on October 25, 2015 at 12:47 pm\n\nHi Nick,\n\nthanks for writing to us. You’ll find plenty of information on our site. for\nspecific help or consultation give us a call at 303-495-3705. You can get a\nFree 30 minute consultation with Dr. Wayne Dorband.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 40. pamela on October 29, 2015 at 2:14 am\n\nI am interested in starting a shrimp farming business in lebanon and I need as\nmuch information as I can possibly get to get started. Can you please send me\ninformation on this topic such as conditions to be met, how small can I start\nthe farm, what are the differences between sweet water and salt water\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on October 29, 2015 at 5:59 am\n\nHi Pamela,\n\nThanks for reaching out to us. We can arrange a free consultancy call, over\nSkype. Please let us know if you are interested, and we will send you an email\nwith available times.\n\nThanks,\n\nReply\n\n 41. David Tucker on October 29, 2015 at 6:38 pm\n\nI am interested in starting a shrimp farm myself. I live near a running stream\nof fresh creek water and natural springs on my farm. What would I need to do\nto get started and how hard would it be to maintain during the winter months?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on November 9, 2015 at 3:57 am\n\nDavid Tucker,\n\nPlease call us at 303-495-3705 to get a 30 minute free consultation.\n\nThanks\n\nReply\n\n 42. Inayat Munshi on October 30, 2015 at 3:42 am\n\nI am from Gujarat, India and wanted to start indoor Prawn farming by using\nTanks under big shed so I just need to know that is it necessary to do Prawn\nfarming in saltwater (From Water boring well). In my place river water is also\navailable by tankers.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on November 9, 2015 at 3:51 am\n\nHi Inayat Munsh, You can call us at 303-495-3705 to get a 30 minute free\nconsultation or arrange a Skype call. Thanks\n\nReply\n\n 43. Joe on November 20, 2015 at 11:21 am\n\nHi, we have a 400 m2 warehouse and so interested to start a shrimp farm\nwhether with fresh water or salt water. We noticed a phone number only, any\nemails for better correspondences and communication ?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on November 23, 2015 at 7:22 am\n\nHi, please give us a cal for a free consultation 303-495-3705\n\nReply\n\n 44. indra on November 25, 2015 at 5:10 am\n\ninteresting subject, it is common in my country to do freshwater shrimp\nfarming tropical country can do them outdoor or indoor\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on November 27, 2015 at 5:55 am\n\nThanks for your comment. Please visit us regularly\n\nReply\n\n 45. Nagarajan. V on December 3, 2015 at 10:18 am\n\nI am Nagaraj from Tamil nadu in india. i wand to start fresh water prawn\nculture. i have open well water (ph 6.5) tropical conditions. our water\ntemperature is 28 to34 cg. ( my pond depth 4ft height water levels it is\nenough to grow?) can you explain me full information .\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on December 3, 2015 at 10:34 am\n\nHi Nagarajan. V,\n\nThanks for your query. We’ll get in touch with you soon.\n\nThanks\n\nReply\n\n 46. Mushi on January 2, 2016 at 2:36 am\n\nPlease contact me via whatsapp +255687338579\n\nReply\n\n 47. Greg Butts on January 6, 2016 at 6:49 pm\n\nI want to start an indoor shrimp farm in South East Ontario. Can you please\npoint to what I will need to get this going. Please e-mail me Thanks Greg\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on January 12, 2016 at 9:57 am\n\nHi Greg, our team will get in touch with you soon, thanks!\n\nReply\n\n 48. Edwin Espinoza on January 12, 2016 at 1:54 am\n\nPlanning to start my own shrimp farm bussiness sooner or later in Mexico and\nproduce high quality product to be exported to multiple countries.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on January 12, 2016 at 9:49 am\n\nHi Edwin Espinoza,\n\nThanks for your query. We’ll get in touch with you soon. Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n 49. Adam on January 19, 2016 at 8:26 am\n\nWHO is selling the Macrobrachium rosenbergii, the Giant Malaysian Prawn???\n\nWHERE do I buy the PLs or Juveniles?\n\nReply\n\n 50. Angel on January 20, 2016 at 4:14 am\n\nI would like to know what’s the smallest set up for raising shrimp/prawns for\nfamily food supply not for sale\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on January 25, 2016 at 9:56 am\n\nHi Angel, I think my expert team is more qualified to answer your question.\nI’ve informed them and someone will answer your question shortly.\n\nReply\n\n 51. Brad pedersen on January 28, 2016 at 11:35 am\n\nI want to start a shrimp farm indoors in pools.I am trying to find the best\nshrimp to raise and I would like to start with 30,000 Any info on where I can\nbuy them from would be great.also more info in them would be helpful.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 16, 2016 at 4:43 pm\n\nHi Brad,\n\nWe will be happy to help you. We’ll be getting in touch with you soon.\n\nReply\n\n 52. Tanya on February 8, 2016 at 12:56 am\n\nGood day!\n\nI want to open a shrimp farm in Russia. Advise, where to start?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 16, 2016 at 4:36 pm\n\nHi Tanya,\n\nWe’ll get in touch with you soon and talk about your project.\n\nReply\n\n 53. Manish on February 20, 2016 at 5:30 am\n\nI am interesting to start indoor prawn farming can you please advise me how\ncan i start small business.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on March 9, 2016 at 8:38 am\n\nHi Manish\n\nWe’ll contact you soon\n\nReply\n\n 54. Thompson lillian on February 23, 2016 at 5:06 am\n\nCan I farm shrimps in Nigeria\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on March 9, 2016 at 8:35 am\n\nSure, shrimp farming can be done anywhere. Would you like a free consultation\ncall?\n\nReply\n\n * Harmony on December 20, 2017 at 8:06 am\n\nAm in Nigeria, Rivers state can I farm freshwater shrimps here?if yes, how can\nI get shrimps to start with, am already into fish farming.\n\nReply\n\n 55. Matt on February 26, 2016 at 5:33 pm\n\nLooking at trying shrimp farming wanting more information.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on February 28, 2016 at 5:41 pm\n\nHi Matt,\n\nwe are happy to supply you with more information. Someone will contact you\nsoon.\n\nReply\n\n 56. yahanes on March 4, 2016 at 8:38 am\n\n1-need fish farming 2-details this business and good investment 3-manpower\nchip 4-good marketing 5-start business fish seed 6-fish food business plan and\nproposals\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on March 9, 2016 at 8:13 am\n\nHi Yahanes,\n\nOur team will get in touch with you soon, maybe they can help you.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 57. noman on March 5, 2016 at 12:45 am\n\ni want to raise a shrimp form in balochistan pakistan , i need information\nabout it. you can provide information about it ?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on March 9, 2016 at 8:08 am\n\nHi Noman,\n\nSomeone will contact you soon.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 58. Osuagwu Ursular on March 8, 2016 at 8:52 am\n\nI am Ursular from Nigeria, I love acquaculture and would like to start\nfreshwater shrimp farming. it would be my pleasure to have your assistance on\nhow to start and manage it.Do you offer courses on it? looking forward to your\nfavourable Response.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on March 9, 2016 at 8:02 am\n\nHi Osuagwu Ursular,\n\nThanks for your interest. We’ll get in touch with you very soon.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 59. yussuff on March 8, 2016 at 11:08 am\n\ni am interested in shrimps farming for commercial purpose. I don’t have the\nfarming techniques to start and even run a shrimps farm. I would like to know\nhow you can be of help technically towards establishing shrimps farm in\nNigeria. Shrimps are in high demand. I would like to take this advantage.\nthank you.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on March 9, 2016 at 7:49 am\n\nHi Yussuff,\n\nThanks for writing to us. We’ll get in touch with you soon.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 60. Evelyn on March 14, 2016 at 11:55 am\n\nHi My name is Eve from Ghana, and I am very interested in large scale indoor\nprawn farming. Please I need more information thank you.contact me\nLemgoe@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 2, 2016 at 11:07 am\n\nHi Evelyn,\n\nThanks for your query. We’d be happy to help. Our team will contact you soon.\n\nReply\n\n 61. Anooj on March 17, 2016 at 1:46 am\n\nHello, i would like to start a shrimp business in Mauritius.Grateful if you\ncan advise about the start up of the business.Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 2, 2016 at 11:01 am\n\nHi Anooj,\n\nWe’ll contact you soon with more info.\n\nReply\n\n 62. Nancy on March 22, 2016 at 3:33 am\n\nIm interested in prawns, I would like to grow fresh water prawns. I am in\nZimbabwe. I would appreciate your help\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 2, 2016 at 10:51 am\n\nHi Nancy,\n\nThanks for the query. We’ll contact you soon with more information.\n\nReply\n\n 63. neena on April 11, 2016 at 10:57 pm\n\nhi we are starting up a business of shrimp farming in sierra leone. need the\ntips and details of the farming. if u can provide the full setup and also some\nof your manpower to guide our people there it will be a great help. plz\ncontact Mr. amit malhotra 00971508472074(whats app)\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 2, 2016 at 9:46 am\n\nHi Neena,\n\nThank you very much for the query. We are able to help you with our team. I’d\nrecommend a brief call with our team for consultation. Our team will contact\nyou soon.\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 64. isaac on April 28, 2016 at 8:35 am\n\nhello please I live in Nigeria I love shripms a lot and I know it one of the\nbusiness that is yet to be developed in Nigeria. please I will like to start\nthe farming but first in a small scall. pls I will need all the information I\ncan get.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on April 28, 2016 at 10:57 am\n\nHello Isaac,\n\nThanks for your query. Someone from our team will contact you soon. Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n 65. Frances Salas on May 2, 2016 at 1:46 pm\n\nI would like to read your blogs. I also need help finding shrimp to breed. I\ncannot find any.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 5, 2016 at 6:39 am\n\nFrances Salas,\n\nThanks for the comment. To read our blogs, please visit our site regularly.\nTry to find a hatchery in your area. If you cannot find one, try contacting a\nfish farmer. We’ll contact you with more information about that. Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n 66. John marsh on May 4, 2016 at 4:05 am\n\nHi there, am from Solomon Island , South Pacific . Am interest to start a\ncommercial business on fresh and salt water prawn. The pond is 100m x100m .\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 5, 2016 at 6:33 am\n\nHi John marsh,\n\nThanks for reaching out to us. We’ll contact you soon with more info.\n\nReply\n\n 67. sheik mira on May 9, 2016 at 2:42 am\n\nI Would like to start any other forms ,pls suggest and guide\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 9, 2016 at 9:08 am\n\nHi Sheik Mira,\n\nThanks for the query. We’ll get in touch with your shortly.\n\nReply\n\n 68. Pawel on May 10, 2016 at 12:18 am\n\nHi, I would like to start a shrimp farm indoors in Poland. Could you please\ngive me some more information about costs of investment and what is the\ncost/profit rate? I will wait for your email. Cheers!\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 20, 2016 at 9:56 am\n\nHi Pawel,\n\nWe are happy to help you. Someone from our team will contact you soon.\n\nReply\n\n 69. Niyaz on May 16, 2016 at 7:52 pm\n\nCan i start this farming in the terrace of my home? If yes.. how can i ensure\nfresh water flowing in the tank.???\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on May 18, 2016 at 9:40 pm\n\nYes, you can start raising fish in fish tanks or containers. You’ll need fresh\nwater to start with and you could have a flow of water or have water plants to\npurify your water.\n\nReply\n\n * Connie on May 21, 2016 at 1:52 pm\n\nWow am from Nairobi,Kenya.and i love the fish tank idea,its more practical for\nfamilies with little or no land,Thanks again,advice on how to do better in a\nfish tank would be highly appreciated.\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on June 20, 2016 at 2:54 pm\n\nThank you for the kind words\n\nReply\n\n 70. James on May 21, 2016 at 12:03 am\n\nAny chance this can be done in Kenya?\n\nReply\n\n * Content Provider on June 20, 2016 at 2:54 pm\n\nSure\n\nReply\n\n 71. Sudhakar on May 21, 2016 at 7:14 am\n\nHi,\n\nI am planning to build a shrimp form in karnataka can any one give us a\ncomplete information.\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:26 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are\nvery serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule\na FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you\nare not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com Best wishes to you in you quest to be a sea\nfarmer.\n\nReply\n\n 72. soji adebambo on June 1, 2016 at 6:09 am\n\ngood day sir i humbly ask for a training procedures in fresh water prawn\nfarming i have deep knowledge in fish farming with my background as a\nzoologist the training is desirous and its my utmost belief that cascade of\nevents leading to more establishments of such farms starts from someone like\nmy humble self which eventually drops unemployment in my country more so that\nthe present day government has diversify the nations economy to agriculture.\nthank you very much for your response\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:22 am\n\nThanks for the feedback! We really do appreciate it. You can learn more from\nus at ceed.mykajabi.com and the Ecolonomic Action Team, including over 50\nhours of webinar replays. Dr. Wayne Dorband has multiple lectures and courses\navailable for access with a membership. Sign up today! Or you can access other\ngreat educational info at aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com for free!\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 73. harrison on June 7, 2016 at 7:25 am\n\nI am from Ghana and there are a lot of opportunities here not fully utilised\nwhen it comes to shrimp farming.if anyone is interesting in starting one in\nGhana feel free to send me an email and let’s get serious with the shrimp\nbusiness in Ghana. nsacqharrison@Gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:17 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are\nvery serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule\na FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you\nare not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com\n\nThe WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 74. Samantha on June 13, 2016 at 4:42 am\n\nHI, I am wanting to start a freshwater shrimp farm in South Africa on the\nsouth coast. What would your suggestions be?\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:13 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are\nvery serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule\na FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you\nare not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com Best wishes to you in you quest to be a sea\nfarmer.\n\nReply\n\n 75. Benny Patenaude on June 17, 2016 at 9:36 pm\n\nNice commentary . I Appreciate the information ! Does someone know if my\nbusiness could possibly find a sample CA DMV DS 694 copy to work with ?\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:12 am\n\nThanks for your comment! I can tell you are dedicated to aquaculture. I’m not\nthe expert, but will pass your question along to Dr. Wayne Dorband. We have a\nvery cool program that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team\n(EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You\ncan join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to\nceed.mykajabi.com.\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 76. James Chukudi on June 22, 2016 at 11:50 pm\n\nHi, I would like to start a fresh water shrimp farm in Abuja, Nigeria. Could\nyou please assist me with some more information about costs of investment,\nfeeding and so on, and what is the cost/profit rate? The pond is 1ha (100m by\n100m). hope I am not asking too much. Thanks in advance and have a wonderful\nday !!!\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:07 am\n\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most\neducational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our\npartners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne\nDorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics\naquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time\nas well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also,\nyou can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content\nsurrounding sustainable aquaculture!!\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 77. Ali on June 26, 2016 at 11:04 am\n\nI am new to this industry and i want to start shrimp farming in Ghana. Any\ntips how to start? Beside is the climate good enough and the type shrimp that\nam suppose to farm?\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:59 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are\nvery serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule\na FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you\nare not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com\n\nThe WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 78. Sandeep on June 29, 2016 at 4:23 am\n\nHi\n\nI am a salaried employee in India looking for an opportunity to start up a sea\nfood business. And prawn culture is something that I am looking at. There is a\nhuge prawn culture business in a place called bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh.\nHowever, I wanted to know what is the smallest sclae on which this business\ncan be started in a profitable low risk manner in order to grow step by step.\nKindly help me on this. My number is +91-9666011169.\n\nSandeep\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:58 am\n\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most\neducational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our\npartners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne\nDorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics\naquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time\nas well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also,\nyou can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content\nsurrounding sustainable aquaculture!!\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 79. Sandeep on June 29, 2016 at 4:26 am\n\nCan a land of about 250 sq yards be converted into a small profitable prawn or\nfish culture business? if so, I d need more details about it. It is in a\ncoastal city called Vizag in Andhra Pradesh in India.\n\nThanks\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 11:58 am\n\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most\neducational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our\npartners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne\nDorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics\naquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time\nas well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also,\nyou can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content\nsurrounding sustainable aquaculture!!\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 80. Salvador Peon on July 20, 2016 at 2:17 pm\n\nI want to start my shrimp company in Mexico, more specifically in Yucatan, our\ndesired land property is very near to the ocean, we should choose saltwater\nshrimps?\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:39 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. We have a lot of free information that you can\nget from us about aquaculture (including shrimp farming). We have a very cool\nprogram that is free right now called the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) where\nwe teach people how to “Make Money Making the Planet Better”. You can join\nthat coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking program by going to\nhttp://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our free site at\nhttp://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are very serious\nand want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule a FREE call\nwith us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you are not in\nNorth America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com Best wishes to you in you quest to be a sea\nfarmer.\n\nReply\n\n 81. srinivas on July 29, 2016 at 5:30 am\n\nis it posible to farm shirmp in plastic tub in india how many shirmp has to\nput in 1 sft is it good to start\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:37 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com Finally if you are\nvery serious and want to get immediate help and consultation you can schedule\na FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation. This can be by skype if you\nare not in North America, or phone. You can schedule a time with us at\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com\n\nReply\n\n 82. srinivas on July 29, 2016 at 5:32 am\n\ncan i talk more about how to grow shirmp my phno 09912723666 from india ap\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:36 am\n\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most\neducational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our\npartners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne\nDorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics\naquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time\nas well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also,\nyou can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content\nsurrounding sustainable aquaculture!!\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 83. jennifer on August 7, 2016 at 12:46 pm\n\nWe are just in the beginning stage of making plans for growing our own\nshrimp/prawns. We would like to know what is the best to grow them in for a\nnewbie. At first we said pools to metal tanks like a livestock tank to big\nplastic containers. We will have filters, oxygen tubs and heaters ect to help\nin the growth. Can we also recycle the water threw the filter systems if there\nis a screen to keep the babies from being sucked in? AND the ph level will\nthis raise it and if so how can we keep it down or even bring them down with\nout damaging chemicals. What do you suggest on the pre setup to build up the\nplant life in the water.\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:32 am\n\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most\neducational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our\npartners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne\nDorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics\naquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time\nas well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also,\nyou can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content\nsurrounding sustainable aquaculture!!\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 84. Rolf Ferreira on August 18, 2016 at 6:51 am\n\nI am interested in joining your blog as I am seeking information regarding the\nrequirements, resources etc for getting into the shrimp farming business. I am\nbased in Trinidad in the Caribbean. What makes mores sense for us to consider\nfresh water shrimp farming of marine shrimp farming. We have access to land\nthat is inland as well as close to the sea.\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:22 am\n\nThanks for reaching out. We’re more than happy to help. To get the most\neducational content on sustainable aquaculture, sign up with us and our\npartners at the Ecolonomic Action Team (EAT) at ceed.mykajabi.com! Dr. Wayne\nDorband shares his expertise with weekly lectures on varifying topics\naquaculture growers face in business. We have free courses for a limited time\nas well as paid courses available, streaming live webinars every week! Also,\nyou can sign up at aquaculture.smartmember.com for more free content\nsurrounding sustainable aquaculture!!\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 85. Plamen Gerchev on August 26, 2016 at 3:50 pm\n\nHi, I would like to start a shrimp farm indoors in Bulgaria, EU. Could you\nplease give me some more information about costs of investment and what is the\ncost/profit rate? I will wait for your email. regards\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 6, 2016 at 7:19 am\n\nHello Plamen,\n\nThanks for your comment! I’m not the expert, but will pass your question along\nto Dr. Wayne Dorband. Because this is a specific question, we would like to\noffer you a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Dorband. Simply go to\ntalkwithwayne.com and set your free initial consultation!\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 86. Orlando on September 8, 2016 at 2:53 am\n\nHi, I am very interested in starting a small farm here in the south pacific..\nI think according to your articles we have the perfect climate for these\nshrimp. I dont think that we have the Malaysian shrimp here but could I start\nwith the local fresh water species?\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:18 am\n\nGreat question! We have an entire course designed for backyard aquaculture\nplus a free version at ceed.mykajabi.com with the Ecolonomic Action Team\n(EAT). Dr. Dorband has over 20 hours of lectures available with a membership.\nWe also have free information available at aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com.\nThese resources can more than answer your question and we hope to assist you\nin your aquaculture adventures.\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 87. Rishabh on September 9, 2016 at 1:41 am\n\nHi, my name is Rishabh . I am from India . I am very interested in knowing\nabout the shrimp/prawn farming investment costing and production . please do\ncontact me . Thanks\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 6, 2016 at 7:14 am\n\nHello Rishabh,\n\nI would suggest you speak to Mr. Dorband, as he’s the expert! I would like to\noffer you a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Dorband. Simply go to\ntalkwithwayne.com and set your free initial consultation!\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 88. John on September 10, 2016 at 8:44 am\n\nI am interested in making a small scale shrimp farm. I am just learning about\nthis industry. We have a small farm where I could develop the process.m Do you\nhave any information as to what type shrimp and what size of farm is needed to\ngenerate income?\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 9:16 am\n\nThanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with your\ninterests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 89. Lana Richards on September 13, 2016 at 6:09 pm\n\nI was wondering about starting a fresh/salt water shrimp farm. We have old hog\nconfinement buildings that I wondered if they would work. It seems it would\nprovide a more controlled environment.\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 6, 2016 at 7:46 am\n\nHello Lana,\n\nThank you for going through the website and trusting us with your questions. I\nwill definitely pass your query to Dr. Dorband but would suggest you go to\nhttp://www.talkwithwayne.com and book an initial 30 minute free consultation.\nI believe it will help!\n\nReply\n\n 90. MR RAJAN on September 16, 2016 at 7:55 pm\n\nI ACTUALLY WANT TO START A SRIMP FARM, I HAVE TILAPIA FISH PONDS, NEED A\nCHANGE, NOT VERY POPULAR IN KENYA, BUT THE POTENTIAL IS THERE! !!!!!!!!!! BEEN\nIN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY, KENYA, THE TEMPRETURE S ARE IDEAL, NEED CONSULTANT CY!\n!!!!!!!!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 6, 2016 at 7:08 am\n\nHello Rajan,\n\nThanks for your comment! Because this is a specific question, we would like to\noffer you a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Dorband. Simply go to\ntalkwithwayne.com and set your free initial consultation! -The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 91. Olabimtan, Samuel Olugbenga on October 2, 2016 at 10:11 am\n\ni am actually thinking to start a shrimp farming on commercial scale. i am a\nNigerian do you actually know of a company in my country that is already in\nthis line. Do i need any specialized training for this? if yes where can the\nrequired training be gotten. how much will be needed to start a shrimp\nfarming?\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 6, 2016 at 6:55 am\n\nHello Samuel,\n\nThanks for your comment! I can tell you are dedicated to aquaculture. I’m not\nthe expert but will pass your question along to Dr. Wayne Dorband. Because\nthis is a specific question, we would like to offer you a free 30-minute\nconsultation with Dr. Dorband. Simply go to talkwithwayne.com and set your\nfree initial consultation!\n\nReply\n\n 92. Jaysing Teelwah on October 3, 2016 at 4:43 am\n\nHi,\n\nI would like to get info on breeding freshwater shrimp at home in a pond. Am\nfrom Mauritius and we enjoy a tropical weather.\n\nReply\n\n * Wayne Dorband on October 3, 2016 at 2:41 pm\n\nJaysing, Thanks for your inquiry. We would love to be able to help you with\nyour interests in freshwater shrimp. You may also want to think about marine\n(saltwater) shrimp as an option for yourself. We have a lot of free\ninformation that you can get from us about aquaculture (including shrimp\nfarming). We have a very cool program that is free right now called the\nEcolonomic Action Team (EAT) where we teach people how to “Make Money Making\nthe Planet Better”. You can join that coaching/teaching/mentoring/networking\nprogram by going to http://www.ceed.mykajabi.com. You should also join our\nfree site at http://www.aquaculturecentral.smartmember.com\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com\n\nBest wishes to you in you quest to be a sea farmer.\n\nReply\n\n 93. White Horse on October 7, 2016 at 8:45 pm\n\nI would like to start a fresh or salt water shrimp farm in a South Pacific\nisland. Preferably small scale and build from there. Can you advise on type of\nsystem that’s best for this region and climate and start up cost. Much\nappreciated.\n\nReply\n\n * Hira on October 10, 2016 at 8:41 am\n\nThanks for reaching out to us. To learn the most about how to be successful\nwith profitable sustainable aquaculture, visit us at ceed.mykajabi.com and\nsign up for our Ecological Aquaculture series being taught by Dr. Wayne\nDorband! Live webinars happen every week with replys available through\nmembership. We’d love to see you there. Also, you can sign up for free with\naquaculture.smartmember.com for more great content surrounding sustainable\nbackyard aquaculture!\n\nFinally if you are very serious and want to get immediate help and\nconsultation you can schedule a FREE call with us for a 30 min. consultation.\nThis can be by skype if you are not in North America, or phone. You can\nschedule a time with us at http://www.talkwithwayne.com.\n\n-The WWA Team\n\nReply\n\n 94. Edward But on October 17, 2016 at 11:42 pm\n\nI have an indoor aquaponics farm for nile tilapia and would like to expand in\nto shrimp aquaculture. Can someone contact me to get me more pointers?\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on January 6, 2017 at 3:44 pm\n\nEdward, Here are several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make\nyou a FREE member of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars\nabout all kinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called\nhttp://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions.\nSecond, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief\nFREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the\ntiming for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a\nquestionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture\ninterests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n 95. Aatish Hurrydoss on November 7, 2016 at 2:14 pm\n\nhello there, I found you while I was searching for information about starting\nup a prawn farming business. I come from the island of Mauritius. It is in the\nIndian Ocean. I would finally like to realize my prawn farm because this is my\npassion. I would like to discuss how to take this forward with you. I have\napplied for a loan from the government and hoping to receive funding for this.\nThis would be the opportunity to realize my dream, create employment and\nproduce food for a developing country. I would value any help that you might\nbe able to offer me.\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on January 3, 2017 at 12:32 pm\n\nAatish, We certainly can help you with your aquaculture consulting needs. Here\nare several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE\nmember of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all\nkinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called\nhttp://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions.\nSecond, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief\nFREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the\ntiming for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a\nquestionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture\ninterests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n 96. M kapangpam on November 13, 2016 at 7:14 am\n\nI want to start shrimp farming. However I need a confirmation. Is it possible\nto do shrimp farming in fresh river water? not saline water? Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on January 3, 2017 at 12:29 pm\n\nM kapangpam, Thanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it\ndirectly without getting more information from you. However, we have a site\nwhere you can get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of\nagriculture and what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That\nsite is http://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of\nthat site and then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming\nquestions. On that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us\nabout your aquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I\nhope this has been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are\nhelping make the planet better. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n 97. veenaye lutchoo on December 25, 2016 at 1:27 am\n\ndear all i want to grow shrimp in artificial pond farming how you help me?\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on December 30, 2016 at 12:21 pm\n\nVeenaye We certainly can help you with your aquaculture consulting needs. Here\nare several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE\nmember of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all\nkinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called\nhttp://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions.\nSecond, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief\nFREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the\ntiming for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a\nquestionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture\ninterests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n 98. Bishal on December 25, 2016 at 11:44 pm\n\nI want to start a fresh water shrimp business. please call me 8486202627\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on December 30, 2016 at 12:05 pm\n\nWe certainly can help you with your aquaculture consulting needs. Here are\nseveral things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE\nmember of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all\nkinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called\nhttp://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions.\nSecond, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief\nFREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the\ntiming for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a\nquestionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture\ninterests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n * Manojbhai on March 30, 2017 at 2:42 am\n\nI have 100 acres of land by the sea side in Gujarat,India. Do you want to\nstart a Joint Venture with me? my contact number +91 7567244306\n\nReply\n\n 99. ripan biswas on January 10, 2017 at 12:30 pm\n\n2 acres of land were cultivated crayfish.Crayfish died due to the disease.How\nthe crayfish fish farming can benefit.Please, he said.\n\nReply\n\n 100. Omkar on January 24, 2017 at 10:55 am\n\nHello, I want to start a shrimp farming business in India. It would be really\ngreat if you could help me out.\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on January 25, 2017 at 2:48 pm\n\nOmkar, We certainly can help you with your aquaculture consulting needs. Here\nare several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE\nmember of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all\nkinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called\nhttp://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions.\nSecond, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief\nFREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the\ntiming for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a\nquestionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture\ninterests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n 101. Eugene on February 10, 2017 at 2:23 pm\n\nHi, I want to share my experience. The best ever way to buy equipment for a\nstart is to wait for a bargain before Christmas 😉 But as Christmas time is\nover and it’s high time to think about spring chores it’s better to use one of\nresponsible sites with reasonable prices. For example as for the buckets I\nlike this one: http://apromera.com/. I personally used this site twice and\nboth times service was really fast and items which I got were really of high\nquality.\n\nReply\n\n 102. Kimberly MacLean on February 14, 2017 at 5:32 am\n\nBlountsville Al Tilapia & Prawns Shrimp. I am setting up a 8×25 swimming pool\nwith filter and air bubblers. What type of live plants can I use? Lilly pads?\nAny help would be great. Thank you in advance....\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on February 15, 2017 at 1:10 pm\n\nKimberly, Thanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it\ndirectly without getting more information from you. However, we have a site\nwhere you can get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of\nagriculture and what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That\nsite is http://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of\nthat site and then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming\nquestions. On that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us\nabout your aquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I\nhope this has been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are\nhelping make the planet better. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n 103. Darya on February 26, 2017 at 8:31 am\n\nI want to start a large commercial project abroad. How can I deliver shrimps\noverseas?\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on March 13, 2017 at 1:14 pm\n\nHi Darya,\n\nThanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it directly\nwithout getting more information from you. However, we have a site where you\ncan get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of agriculture\nand what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That site is\nhttp://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of that site\nand then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming questions.\nOn that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us about your\naquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I hope this\nhas been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are helping make the\nplanet better. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n 104. Febby Coralde on February 27, 2017 at 2:41 am\n\nI wish to start shrimps and prawns business in the Philippines.I have two\nhectares land near the sea side wherein I could use sea water as the source of\nwater for fishpond raising.How can I have important details about this\ntopic.Thanks and God bless.\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on March 13, 2017 at 1:10 pm\n\nHi Febby,\n\nWe certainly can help you with your aquaculture consulting needs. Here are\nseveral things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE\nmember of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all\nkinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called\nhttp://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions.\nSecond, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief\nFREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the\ntiming for us. Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a\nquestionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture\ninterests and needs. Please fill that out. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n 105. Jeff Park on March 3, 2017 at 1:50 pm\n\nGood afternoon,\n\nI am seriously considering raising freshwater shrimp. I recently dug a pond\nthat is slightly ove 1 acre. It is a little deep for ideal conditions, roughly\n30′ deep, but should do. I am in the Houston Texas area where it is warm for\nthe majority of the year. I am curious as to where I may purchase the eggs and\nalso what algae I should start growing for the shrimp to eat.\n\nThank you, Jeff Park\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on March 13, 2017 at 12:42 pm\n\nHi Jeff,\n\nThanks for your question. It is a good one. I cannot answer it directly\nwithout getting more information from you. However, we have a site where you\ncan get much information about fish farming and all other kinds of agriculture\nand what we call ecolonomic living (http://ecolonomics.org). That site is\nhttp://www.eatcommunity.com. We will be making you a FREE Member of that site\nand then we can communicate with you easily about your fish farming questions.\nOn that site there is a questionnaire you can fill out to tell us about your\naquaculture interests and even schedule a time to talk with us. I hope this\nhas been helpful and keep up your aquaculture dreams! You are helping make the\nplanet better. Areeb\n\nReply\n\n 106. Barry on March 3, 2017 at 5:48 pm\n\nWould you be interested in setting a shrimp farm? I own 250 acres by the\nCaribbean Sea in Belize.\n\nReply\n\n 107. Margaret Macdonald on March 5, 2017 at 8:19 am\n\nAre their courses available in Ontario for inland fish farming? I think I’d\nfeel more confident trying this out if we could hear someone talk about the\nsubject:-) I read that there is a meeting in Nova Scotia on this subject this\nyear. Is this only for those who are in the business? Thank you.\n\nReply\n\n * Areeb on March 13, 2017 at 12:38 pm\n\nHi Margaret,\n\nWe certainly can help you with your aquaculture needs. Here are several things\nwe can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE member of our site\nwhere we teach courses and have live webinars about all kinds of aquaculture\nand agriculture. That site is called http://www.eatcommunity.com and you will\nget an email with login instructions. Second, one of our staff will contact\nyou and see about scheduling a brief FREE call or skype (for outside US)\nconversation. He will coordinate the timing for us. Finally, on the\nhttp://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a questionnaire you should fill out\nto tell us a little about your aquaculture interests and needs. Please fill\nthat out.\n\nReply\n\n * kurilinka on March 17, 2017 at 12:45 am\n\ncool arigato\n\nReply\n\n 108. darvishi on March 5, 2017 at 11:35 am\n\nHola, yo soy un derviche de construir por favor acerca de cómo construir una\ngranja de camarón de salmuera densa en la piscina, consejos concretos iraníes\nAquí están las condiciones de la tierra y del agua del Golfo Pérsico\n\nReply\n\n 109. Billy on April 3, 2017 at 5:39 am\n\nHow about in philippines?\n\nReply\n\n 110. william meadows on April 6, 2017 at 3:42 pm\n\nI am interested in building an outdoor shrimp pond. I live in New Richmond, Oh\nand the winters are not that warm. How should I construct a pond ? My number\nis 513 284-9947.\n\nThanks, Bill\n\nReply\n\n * hetvi on July 20, 2018 at 2:17 am\n\nHi,\n\nWe provide best aeration for more production of shrimp, can you contact\n\nReply\n\n 111. ibrahim on May 3, 2017 at 2:29 pm\n\nI want information about shrimp aquaculture\n\nReply\n\n 112. Rey Dayoan Inez on May 9, 2017 at 4:11 pm\n\nJust purchased property in Cebu Island in the Philippines, across the street\nfrom the ocean with a fresh water well. Plan to start a shrimp farm and am\nlooking for information and assistance in it’s construction. I am an\nArchitectural Engineer, maybe that will help. So far, in my research, I am in\nneed of a supplier of the shrimp itself. Perhaps you can assist? THX\n\nReply\n\n * Tony Thang on June 19, 2017 at 12:25 am\n\nDear Sir and Madam, To whom it may concern !\n\nWe would like to send yours as reference We – MY BINH EXPORT IMPORT and\nTRADING LIMITED COMPANY – a company supply Drugs for Shrimp and Fish Farminh\nin Socialist Republic of VIET NAM MAIN PRODUCTS: DRUGS FOR SHRIMP: 1.\nNUTRITION – GAIN WEIGHT GROUP 2. PREVENTION – TREATMENT GROUP 3. MICROBIOLOGY\nGROUP 4. CHEMICALS – ANTIBIOTIC GROUP\n\nPacking and shipment as buyer’s request\n\n******************************\n\nThanks and best regards,\n\nTran / Khanh Thang (Mr. ) – TONY\n\nVice Manager of Im-Export Department\n\nMY BINH EXPORT – IMPORT TRADING LIMITED COMPANY\n\nProud of Quality !\n\n– Main Office: 49/11B, Tran Hoang Na Street, Hung Loi Ward, Ninh Kieu\nDistrict, Can Tho City, Viet Nam. -Factory: 28T, Phu Khanh Region, Phu Thu\nWard, Cai Rang District, Can Tho City, Viet Nam.\n\nTel No.: (+84) 02922.468.039 – Fax No.: (+84) 02922.468.035\n\nHP: (+84) 919 455 411\n\nEmail: export@mybinh.com.vn, trankhanhthang@gmail.com\n\nWebsite: http://www.mybinh.com.vn\n\nSkype: trankhanhthang; Zalo: 0919455411 ; Facebook: 0919455411\n\nReply\n\n 113. ozzy on May 11, 2017 at 10:26 pm\n\nHow would one get a loan for this business? to rent the location and buy the\nequipment and get started grants? loans? get a grant writer? but thats not\nguaranteed right...Im 32 and have done the shrimp research i just dont know\nhow to get started.\n\nReply\n\n 114. Thomas Ng on June 5, 2017 at 2:38 pm\n\nDoes anyone want to farm in Vietnam where lots of land acre available and\ncheap labor ? email meat : USA.VINA@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n 115. Tony Thang on June 19, 2017 at 12:23 am\n\nDear Sir and Madam, To whom it may concern !\n\nWe would like to send yours as reference We – MY BINH EXPORT IMPORT and\nTRADING LIMITED COMPANY – a company supply Drugs for Shrimp and Fish Farming\nin Socialist Republic of VIET NAM MAIN PRODUCTS: DRUGS FOR SHRIMP: 1.\nNUTRITION – GAIN WEIGHT GROUP 2. PREVENTION – TREATMENT GROUP 3. MICROBIOLOGY\nGROUP 4. CHEMICALS – ANTIBIOTIC GROUP\n\nPacking and shipment as buyer’s request\n\n*****************************\n\nThanks and best regards,\n\nTran / Khanh Thang (Mr. ) – TONY\n\nVice Manager of Im-Export Department\n\nMY BINH EXPORT – IMPORT TRADING LIMITED COMPANY\n\nProud of Quality !\n\n– Main Office: 49/11B, Tran Hoang Na Street, Hung Loi Ward, Ninh Kieu\nDistrict, Can Tho City, Viet Nam. -Factory: 28T, Phu Khanh Region, Phu Thu\nWard, Cai Rang District, Can Tho City, Viet Nam.\n\nTel No.: (+84) 02922.468.039 – Fax No.: (+84) 02922.468.035\n\nHP: (+84) 919 455 411\n\nEmail: export@mybinh.com.vn, trankhanhthang@gmail.com\n\nWebsite: http://www.mybinh.com.vn\n\nSkype: trankhanhthang; Zalo: 0919455411 ; Facebook: 0919455411\n\nReply\n\n 116. Lucy on August 1, 2017 at 11:22 pm\n\nHello,we are going to build a shrimp plant (indoor) in Belorussia. Can you\nadvise us where we can buy juveniles? Please, give us some ideas how to get\ngood yield).can we get a consultation? Is it possible to grow crawfish close\nto shrimp? Is it the similar process?thank you Lucien2001@mail.ru\n\nReply\n\n 117. Doramas hernandez on August 2, 2017 at 9:47 am\n\nHi My name is doramas I would like to buy (juvinile shrimp ) alevine blancos\nLITOPENAEUS VANNAMEI From California any company that supply then that you\nknow ? then I would like to start my farm producción Biofloc . And if you got\nmore information then o will be happy to hear from you .\n\nReply\n\n 118. FirstJonelle on September 29, 2017 at 12:43 am\n\nI see you don’t monetize your website, don’t waste your traffic, you can earn\nadditional cash every month because you’ve got hi quality content. If you want\nto know how to make extra $$$, search for: Mrdalekjd methods for $$$\n\nReply\n\n 119. ish bhawsar on November 10, 2017 at 10:02 am\n\nI’m intrested in opening a prawn on a small scale in the beging and expand.can\nu please help me it wii be In india in gujerat tnx\n\nReply\n\n 120. Dickson K. Agbemordzi on December 10, 2017 at 6:39 am\n\nI’m from Ghana in Africa. I’m very much interested in investing in\naquaculture, preferably shrimp. May I know if the requisite conditions in\nGhana can support this venture.\n\nReply\n\n 121. Harmony on December 20, 2017 at 8:33 am\n\nHi, can I farm freshwater shrimps in Nigeria, if yes how can I get shrimps. am\nin Nigeria farming fish already.Thanks\n\nReply\n\n 122. Marcel Rashid on December 22, 2017 at 4:46 am\n\nHello, I want to open a shrimp farming business here in Freetown, Sierra Leone\nand I would like some advice and insight about it. I might also need a team to\ncome and start it. Thank you for your patience and time Marcel Rashid\n\nReply\n\n 123. Swapnil on February 2, 2018 at 2:31 am\n\nHi I am from mumbai, india.\n\nCurrently I have a 5acre farm In Coastal belt of Konkan region, with water and\nelectricity availablity.\n\nI wish to start indoor prawn farming In artificial tanks.\n\nWould require guidance please.\n\nIf successful can take it to big level ....no problem with funds though.\n\nReply\n\n Veeram on April 9, 2018 at 11:38 pm\n\nHi Swapnil, Plz let me know if you have started the same or not? Contact me\nwhatsapp 9727964301. May be we both can b helpful to each other.\n\nReply\n\n 124. Abdul on April 1, 2018 at 5:25 am\n\nHi, I will like to start fresh water shrimps farm in lebanon.please email me\non the process and how to get the fingerlings\n\nReply\n\n 125. sredaran on April 2, 2018 at 8:39 pm\n\nI would like to start a small scale would you be able to advice me on how do i\nneed to go about it? i have contact for young larvae but i have no idea on how\nto do it indoor.\n\nsredaran.saksidaran@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n 126. surya on April 3, 2018 at 10:59 pm\n\nevery thing is good but for starters how much do we need to spend and how to\nfind the best quality to reduce the loss for starters\n\nReply\n\n 127. Shannon Weinhardt on April 6, 2018 at 1:08 pm\n\nI am interested in shrimp farming, but I too have a cold climate for 6 months\nof the year I Canada. Could you send me more information on farming shrimp.\n\nReply\n\n 128. Veeram on April 10, 2018 at 2:34 am\n\nHi Blogger,\n\nCan you help me, I am planning to use cement pond around 3020 (mt). Will it\nbe good for shrimps? as I want to cultivate in fresh water. What else I need\nto keep in mind?\n\nReply\n\n 129. Audeen Sundar on April 15, 2018 at 8:12 am\n\nI will like to start a small farm in fresh water.can you tell me the basic\ndimensions of ponds I need to dig and quantity per ponds...shrimp\n\nReply\n\n 130. BestFrancine on April 21, 2018 at 12:06 am\n\nI see you don’t monetize your website, don’t waste your traffic, you can earn\nadditional bucks every month because you’ve got hi quality content. If you\nwant to know how to make extra money, search for: Ercannou’s essential adsense\nalternative\n\nReply\n\n 131. Beri on May 1, 2018 at 12:30 pm\n\nhello I would like to know how to make my own shrimp farm I live in Kansas it\nhas to be indoors.\n\nReply\n\n 132. Morris Tau on May 8, 2018 at 2:58 am\n\nHi I am from Papua New guinea and am very much interested in starting a\nFreshwater shrimp farming. There is non in my country and I’d like tour\nassistance please Thank you\n\nReply\n\n 133. SOLOMON D. LLEGO on June 7, 2018 at 8:11 pm\n\nhi I’m Solomon Llego in the Philippines I like fresh water shrimp farming but\nI have no money to start. Please find me an interested investor that willing\nto invest in the Philippines. I have my 15 Hectares of Lot with fresh water\ncreek. My town needs a supply of this products and also my neighboring towns\nand provinces. Please call me in my contact no. 09477732261 if there is an\ninterested investor. thank you.\n\nReply\n\n 134. akmal on June 17, 2018 at 7:08 pm\n\ncan I grow shrimp in sweet water?\n\nReply\n\n 135. ALEXANDER NGUYEN on June 24, 2018 at 8:45 am\n\nHello.my name is Alexander Nguyen l have been raised shrimp in 3 years, now I\nneed to have something to clean the bottom of my farm to make the water clean\nplease introduction to me one product can do that job thank you\n\nReply\n\n 136. Fahims on July 20, 2018 at 4:36 am\n\nGood day I want to start and open a very large commercial shrimp farm in dubai\n. I need your advice Thank you\n\nReply\n\n Ashraf on September 25, 2018 at 2:51 am\n\nFahims, if you are interested in expanding your farm in Maldives, which is a\nperfect market with boosterd tourism please contact me with my email\nalea.ashraf@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n * Sam Walsh on November 26, 2018 at 8:07 am\n\nHello Fahims,\n\nWe would be happy to help you realize your commercial shrimp farm in Dubai.\nPlease send me an email with more information about your project.\nsamuel.walsh@ftn-aquaart.com\n\nBest, Sam\n\nReply\n\n 137. Sonny mohammad on August 13, 2018 at 1:59 am\n\nI have 2 hectars pond, and i raised 40000pcs shrimp. After more than 4 months\nmy shrimp is only 80pieces per 1kilo. Is that healthy? I just want to know why\nonly like that small?\n\nReply\n\n 138. SELORM AHORSU on September 2, 2018 at 5:21 pm\n\nI am from Ghana and I want to initiate this idea using the freshwater\nprecisely creating the pond within the river. Please I need coaching on how to\ngo about it. Counting on your usual respond. Thank you.\n\nReply\n\n 139. Ashraf on September 25, 2018 at 2:48 am\n\nI am interested in starting a shrimp farm in Maldives and I need help in start\nup of the farm. Please feel free to contact me with my email or viber\n+9609978783.\n\nReply\n\n 140. Drew on September 25, 2018 at 12:09 pm\n\nInterested in starting a shrimp farm in CT. Where would I be able to get the\nwhole set up of equipment?\n\nReply\n\n 141. Florian on November 4, 2018 at 1:04 am\n\nSpot oon with this write-up, I truly think this site needs much more\nattention. I’ll probably be back again too seee more, thanks forr the\ninformation!\n\nReply\n\n 142. sil daems on November 27, 2018 at 9:40 am\n\nhi im starting a indoor freshwater schrimp farm in belgium. i’m looking for\nsome advice .how i make a tank wat do you need etc..... and where can i order\nlarvea for starting .\n\ngrt\n\nsil daems\n\nReply\n\n 143. M.Kohli on December 15, 2018 at 6:33 am\n\nGreetings Kindly give more information on the indoor aquaculture of prawns and\nother fish in Great Britain. The set up has to be indoors because of the\nclimate here\n\nReply\n\n 144. MS Kohli on December 15, 2018 at 6:36 am\n\nPlease give us information on setting up indoor culture of shrimp farming in\nGreat Britain. Interesting in a commercial indoor setup here. Thank you\n\nReply\n\n 145. Nicholas on January 8, 2019 at 4:50 am\n\nHi. I’m from the Caribbean and I’d like to get some Info...tips.. advise ..\nanything shrimp farming related. Wanted to do freshwater inland shrimp in ibc\ntanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Nicholas on January 8, 2019 at 4:51 am\n\nContact 18687735958\n\nReply\n\n 146. Dusty Alexander on February 17, 2019 at 10:49 pm\n\nGood morning\n\nI am looking to build up my B2B email list for newsletter marketing.\n\nI am very keen to get Ivy’s B2B Leads Miner – Yellow Pages Scraper Software as\nit is probably one of the best Yellow Pages scrapers for UK and USA out there.\n\nI was just wondering if you have ever used this particular or any other\nscrapers before?\n\nCheers guys!\n\nReply\n\n 147. Z. Guy on February 27, 2019 at 8:18 am\n\nHi, I’m looking to integrate shrimp into my freshwater tilapia pond as quality\ncontrol and possibly a source of secondary income. My ponds are a river\ndiversion. My question is how would I acquire young shrimp or eggs. I live in\nTogo, West Africa but I am an American that frequently visits home.\n\nReply\n\n * Hamer on September 21, 2019 at 8:01 am\n\ni my view, Africa is a ideal area to the growth and breed of shrimp, but I am\nnor sure whether it is a good selection for the commercial shrimp aquaculture\ndue to the limited local consumption and spending power. how many shrimp can\nyou product per year? and how to deal with these shrimp? shipping to American,\nEU or China?\n\nReply\n\n 148. firdaa on June 5, 2019 at 8:48 am\n\nhey, you can also check this link :\nhttp://news.unair.ac.id/2018/07/18/minimalisir-kerugian-petambak-udang-\nmahasiswa-unair-ciptakan-detektor-real-time/ the college student create\ndetectors for Minimizing Losses of Shrimp Farmers\n\nthank you:)\n\nReply\n\n 149. Isaiah on November 29, 2019 at 12:47 pm\n\nInterested in farming shrimp in tanks. Would you have literature that would\nguide me on materials, equipment, and the setup? If so, I would really\nappreciate it. Have a blessed day. 904-514-7474. Isaiah\n\nReply\n\n 150. Steve on December 9, 2019 at 11:37 pm\n\nI ran into a guy at the park today who informed me of freshwater shrimp\nfarming. So I am just now beginning my research into the viability of this at\nmy farm in NE TX on about the 33rd parallel north. We do get some very cold\nweather. It’s 120 acres planted in pine at this time, getting ready for a\nclearcut, then my next adventure. I looked into catfish farming, but didn’t\nsee enough profit in it to warrant the investment. I have a lake that I built\non my farm that was stocked with bass, catfish, Bluegill and redear sunfish,\nfathead minnows, and goldfish. My lake is in the middle of my property, few\npeople know it’s there, and I’m sure no one has introduced any other new fish.\nHowever, five years later and I’ve caught crappie, crayfish, and turtles. I’ve\nseen beavers in there as well. It’s at least one mile to the closest other\nbody of water. It was filled with rain water, and it’s always held water. But\nall these other creature are either brought by the ducks and other birds, or\njust find their way to the water.\n\nSo the question is, how do you keep birds and others that would eat prawns,\nfrom your crop?\n\nAlso I looked at doing tilapia, and learned that they die if the water falls\nbelow 55 degrees, so they would not do well in my area. I’m sure though if\nyou’re doing this in NC, we don’t get any colder than you do, so the prawns\nshould be pretty cold resistant, is this correct?\n\nI have a feeder at my lake and when the water drops below 55 degrees, I stop\nfeeding, as uneaten food can lower the PH and the oxygen, which is one of my\nmain concerns keeping it healthy. Will the prawns eat through the winter? What\nmethods are there for keeping them growing through the winter?\n\nReply\n\n 151. ebenezer fiagbor on December 23, 2019 at 5:49 am\n\nPlease send me more articles. I am interested in fish/Shrimp farming\n\nReply\n\n 152. ebenezer teye on December 23, 2019 at 5:50 am\n\nPlease send me more articles. I am interested in fish/Shrimp farming\n\nReply\n\n 153. arshad on December 23, 2019 at 7:15 am\n\nThanks for your comment! It’s so exciting to read your article and to know\nmore about shrimp farming. I made sure to follow it. for more information\nhttp://www.asagriaqua.com/\n\nReply\n\n 154. asagriaqua on January 9, 2020 at 3:57 am\n\nThanks for your comment! It’s so exciting to read your article and to know\nmore about shrimp farming. I made sure to follow it. for more information\nhttp://www.asagriaqua.com/\n\nReply\n\n 155. ESTHER on January 13, 2020 at 5:24 am\n\nI WANT TO START A SHRIMP FARMING ON A SMALL SCALE KINDLY ASSIST\n\nReply\n\n 156. max will on January 24, 2020 at 9:06 pm\n\nI’d like to know how much the fry or younger are, because while a commercial\noperation is out of the question for me, I’d still like to be able to grow\nthem for my own consumption.\n\nReply\n\n 157. Joe Briere on April 12, 2020 at 11:31 am\n\nI would want to know if using a freshwater prawn or shrimp in a Aquaponics\nsystem would be beneficial to get rid of the excess waste from the fish as\nwell providing a third stream of revenue to the project\n\nReply\n\n 158. Kenny Nguyen on April 26, 2020 at 1:57 pm\n\nHi I would like to open an indoor crawfish farm , with artificial lighting and\nclimate controlled environment to grow rice patties ! I need more info and\nwhat steps do I take to get this going ! Email Bigcac22@gmail.com\n\nReply\n\n 159. Carole Poche on May 13, 2020 at 10:10 am\n\nI have an indoor swimming pool 18 x 36 feet with attached hot tub (the\ntemperatures need to be the same but I can separate their capacity). They are\nin good shape, but I would like to make money instead of wasting money with\nthem. What can I raise in them that is profitable and add some kind of\naquaculture/plants that may look nice? Would it smell fishy and stink? What do\nshrimp farms smell like? I am in central Albert, on the Canadian prairies.\nWould this actually be profitable?\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks/Pingbacks\n\n 1. Freshwater Shrimp Farming- Managing Water Quality & Disease \| WorldWide Aquaculture - [...] our previous blog, we talked about How to Start Your Own Shrimp Farm. In this blog, we are going...\n 2. Could Indoor Fish Farming be the Future of Aquaculture? \| WorldWide Aquaculture - [...] any land-based fish farm. One huge advantage is that you are able to raise warm water fish, such as...\n 3. 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Sustainable Freshwater Shrimp Farming at Home – Shrimp in my Backyard? - [...] in ponds, but the most easily accessible information from a Google search for backyard shrimp (see http://worldwideaquaculture.com/freshwater-shrimp-farming-how-to-start-your-own-shrimp-farm/) outlines general information...\n\n### Submit a Comment Cancel reply\n\n#### Get our FREE Ebook – Profitable Backyard Aquaculture\n\n#### Come to Our Free Introductory Webinar for EAT\n\n#### Archives\n\n * Home\n * Leadership\n * News\n * Projects\n * Blog\n\n * Facebook\n\nDesigned by Elegant Themes \| Powered by WordPress\n\n### Pin It on Pinterest\n\nShare This\n\n * Facebook\n\n * Twitter\n\n * Google+\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.aquariuminfo.org/shrimptank.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200426082829/https://www.aquariuminfo.org/shrimptank.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Shrimp Setup and Care - AquariumInfo.org", "passages": [ "Setting up a shrimp tank is easy. Whether you want to house Ghost Shrimp, Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp or even Crystal Red Shrimp the process will be the same. Generally hobbyists wanting to start a shrimp tank have had some experience with fish aquariums. This is useful but not entirely necessary. We will approach setting up the shrimp tank in stages below covering the most important steps.", "Most species of aquatic shrimp are favored for their small size. Shrimp can be housed in aquariums as small as 5 gallons. However 10 gallons is more common and recommended. As with any aquarium more water volume will increase the stability which is very important when caring for shrimp. Shrimp can be more sensitive than fish to changes in water quality. Ghost Shrimp & Cherry Shrimp are hardier varieties and recommended for beginner shrimp enthusiasts.", "Before setting up it is important ask a few questions that can go a long way. Is there a powerpoint nearby for electrical equipment? Is it close to a tap or bathroom for water changes? All-in-all make sure you think carefully about the placement of your new shrimp tank. It is extremely hazardous to move when filled with water.", "Shrimp tanks need hardware specific to shrimp. Filters should be purchased with sponge to wrap over the intake. Shrimp fry and adolescent shrimp have the tendency to be sucked into filters without sponge protection.", "Use the Volume Calculator to calculate the required flow rate and heater wattage your shrimp aquarium needs. Generally rounding up heater wattage is a good idea. Purchasing two equal wattage heaters will increase efficiency and is a small price to pay to avoid disaster.", "Substrate should be chosen specific to your shrimp species. Most shrimp thrive in lower pH climates with soft water. For this reason ADA Aquasoil, Seachem Fluorite range, RedSea Florabase and other planted substrates are a good choice. Bright shrimp such as Fire Cherry Shrimp & Crystal Red Shrimp will have richer and brighter colors on a darker substrate. Inert gravels can also be used but finer grains should be chosen for shrimp fry.", "The vast majority of shrimp tanks are usually planted. Shrimp are omnivorous and may species are avid algae consumers. Plants go hand in hand with most species of shrimp. Low light setups can take advantage of moss and ferns. Higher lighting setups can create floors of planted HC substrate and walls of Rotala. Planted setups require more maintenance but they are beautiful and enrich the aquarium with dissolved oxygen.", "Non planted setups are easier to care for and require less maintenance. They are cheaper and have their advantages. They are best suited for rearing tanks or non display tanks. Bare bottom tanks are also common when breeding is primary concern. They allow easy cleaning and access for the hobbyist.", "Depending on the substrate used it is usually a good idea to rinse it. ADA and plant substrates often are ready to be placed into the aquarium. Gravel substrates should be washed a number of times to remove excess dust and debris. Substrate should be enough to cover the entire aquarium to at least 1\" depth.", "Shrimp enjoy flat undulating terrain in the aquarium. It is recommended to leave the front of the aquarium open and flat. They often forage for food and search for partners in open spaces. By feeding the shrimp at the front of the tank they are more likely to stay within view.", "If housing shrimp in a planted tank an Iguami style aquascape is recommended. Large rocks are buried across the aquascape and substrate is filled around them. The aquascape is 'mountainous' but still relatively smooth. A perfect playground for shrimp.", "Use a bucket or hosepipe to fill up the shrimp aquarium. This is an excellent time to check water parameters for your shrimp tank. If the water pH is too high or low it may need to be adjusted by using a store purchased buffer. Water can be softened by adding driftwood or small amounts of peat to the filter box.", "Ensure to use a commercial dechlorinator. Shrimp are sensitive to chlorines and chloramines found in tap water. This dechlorinate solution must be used each time a water change occurs. Follow the instructions on the bottle.", "Clean the filter material by rinsing it through fresh water. As mentioned earlier shrimp are very sensitive to any heavy metal additives that may have been picked up in the warehouse.", "Connect the filter and place the intake and outake (depending on type) into the aquarium. The intake will need to carefully be fitted with sponge we mentioned earlier. This can be as simple as wrapping a thin sheet of sponge to the intake and using an elastic band to hold it on.", "An elastic band is better than a permanent solution for a number of reasons. The sponge will become filled with debris and will need to be cleaned once a week. The elastic band makes it easy to do so. Elastic bands are also cheap and easily replaceable compared to other methods.", "Lighting can vary greatly depending on the setup. LED lighting is recommended and has become very affordable through the 21st century. A basic light purchased online or in a local store is suitable for a shrimp tank without plants. The light should be set to a maximum of 8 hours a day to avoid excess algae growth.", "For a planted setup the lighting is often more advanced. Depending on whether the tank has CO2 dosing and fertilizer dosing will govern lighting choice. Have a look at Planted Guide for further details on a planted setup. Also check out Lighting for more details specific to lighting choice.", "Before adding the shrimp the aquarium will need to be cycled. This can take anywhere from 2-8 weeks and will require bi-weekly water testing. The heaters should be added to the aquarium and set anywhere from 72-85°F for cycling. The light should be plugged in and set to turn on for 8 hours per day.", "After cycling ensure water levels are optimal for your shrimp tank. Nitrite and Ammonia should return a reading of 0 ppm. Nitrate may be elevated, the addition of plants and a small water change can aid in it's reduction. Nitrate should be as low as possible in a shrimp tank. 0ppm is optimal.", "Shrimp purchased from the store should be added to a bucket or large bowl. Airline tubing is then used to make a siphon from the cycled shrimp tank into the bucket. Gently suck on one end of the line while placing the higher end into the aquarium water.", "Gravity will naturally pull the tank water down the tubing where it will flow out the other end. Use a rubber band to kink the tubing to the point where the flow stops. Adjust the elastic band to allow approximately 1 drop of water per second to leave the tubing.", "Continue to add the drops of aquarium water to the bucket. Check every few minutes on the status of the shrimp. This should continue anywhere from 20 minutes to half an hour.", "Then use a soft net to scoop the shrimp from the bucket and place them into the aquarium. Be careful to cover the net with one hand to avoid them jumping out. Monitor the shrimp in the aquarium, turn off the lights and wait at least 12 hours before feeding them." ] }, "parsed_md": "Shrimp Tank Guide \| Shrimp Setup and Care - AquariumInfo.org\n\n * List of Aquarium Guides\n * Freshwater Beginner's Corner\n * Setting up the Aquarium\n * Cycling the Tank\n * Cloudy Aquarium Water\n * Choosing Fish\n * The Planted Tank\n * Planted guide\n * Lights and Ferts\n * How to Plant\n * Trimming and Maitenance\n * Freshwater Aquascaping Basics\n * A Guide to Aquascaping\n * The Lighting\n * The Substrate\n * C02, Carbon Dioxide\n * Liquid Fertilizers\n * Ornaments (wood, rock)\n * Maitenance/Trimming\n * Freshwater Fish\n * Introduction\n * Compatibility Chart\n * Oscars\n * Arowana's / Saratogas\n * Cichlids\n * Tetra's\n * Livebearer's\n * Discus\n * Rainbow's\n * Betta's\n * Volume Calculator\n * Do It Yourself Articles\n * DIY C02 Recipes\n * DIY Moonlights\n * Freshwater Shrimp\n * Introduction\n * Shrimp Tank Setup\n * Red Cherry Shrimp\n * Amano Shrimp\n * Crystal Red Shrimp\n * Ghost Shrimp\n * Making Money with CRS\n * Aquarium Photography\n * Freshwater Snails\n * Water Quality\n * FAQ\n * Setting up the Aquarium - Basic FOWLR setup\n * Keeping Betta's\n * About & Contact\n\n# Setting up your Shrimp Aquarium\n\nHOW DO I SET UP A SHRIMP TANK?\n\nSetting up a shrimp tank is easy. Whether you want to house Ghost Shrimp,\nCherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp or even Crystal Red Shrimp the process will be the\nsame. Generally hobbyists wanting to start a shrimp tank have had some\nexperience with fish aquariums. This is useful but not entirely necessary. We\nwill approach setting up the shrimp tank in stages below covering the most\nimportant steps.\n\nMost species of aquatic shrimp are favored for their small size. Shrimp can be\nhoused in aquariums as small as 5 gallons. However 10 gallons is more common\nand recommended. As with any aquarium more water volume will increase the\nstability which is very important when caring for shrimp. Shrimp can be more\nsensitive than fish to changes in water quality. Ghost Shrimp & Cherry Shrimp\nare hardier varieties and recommended for beginner shrimp enthusiasts.\n\nBefore setting up it is important ask a few questions that can go a long way.\nIs there a powerpoint nearby for electrical equipment? Is it close to a tap or\nbathroom for water changes? All-in-all make sure you think carefully about the\nplacement of your new shrimp tank. It is extremely hazardous to move when\nfilled with water.\n\n### Equipment Check List\n\n * Aquarium 10 Gal+\n * Aquarium Substrate\n * Aquarium Filter\n * Replacement filter media\n * Heater\n * Other decorations (such as fake or real plants)\n\n * Aquarium Water Test Kit\n * Shrimp food\n * Aquarium Vacuum\n * Fish Net\n * Aquarium Glass Scrubber\n * 5-gallon bucket\n\n## Choosing the Correct Hardware\n\n * Shrimp tanks need hardware specific to shrimp. Filters should be purchased with sponge to wrap over the intake. Shrimp fry and adolescent shrimp have the tendency to be sucked into filters without sponge protection.\n * Use the Volume Calculator to calculate the required flow rate and heater wattage your shrimp aquarium needs. Generally rounding up heater wattage is a good idea. Purchasing two equal wattage heaters will increase efficiency and is a small price to pay to avoid disaster.\n * Substrate should be chosen specific to your shrimp species. Most shrimp thrive in lower pH climates with soft water. For this reason ADA Aquasoil, Seachem Fluorite range, RedSea Florabase and other planted substrates are a good choice. Bright shrimp such as Fire Cherry Shrimp & Crystal Red Shrimp will have richer and brighter colors on a darker substrate. Inert gravels can also be used but finer grains should be chosen for shrimp fry.\n\n## Planted Shrimp Tank vs Non Planted\n\n * The vast majority of shrimp tanks are usually planted. Shrimp are omnivorous and may species are avid algae consumers. Plants go hand in hand with most species of shrimp. Low light setups can take advantage of moss and ferns. Higher lighting setups can create floors of planted HC substrate and walls of Rotala. Planted setups require more maintenance but they are beautiful and enrich the aquarium with dissolved oxygen.\n * Non planted setups are easier to care for and require less maintenance. They are cheaper and have their advantages. They are best suited for rearing tanks or non display tanks. Bare bottom tanks are also common when breeding is primary concern. They allow easy cleaning and access for the hobbyist.\n\n## Cleaning and Placing Substrate\n\n * Depending on the substrate used it is usually a good idea to rinse it. ADA and plant substrates often are ready to be placed into the aquarium. Gravel substrates should be washed a number of times to remove excess dust and debris. Substrate should be enough to cover the entire aquarium to at least 1\" depth.\n * Shrimp enjoy flat undulating terrain in the aquarium. It is recommended to leave the front of the aquarium open and flat. They often forage for food and search for partners in open spaces. By feeding the shrimp at the front of the tank they are more likely to stay within view.\n * If housing shrimp in a planted tank an Iguami style aquascape is recommended. Large rocks are buried across the aquascape and substrate is filled around them. The aquascape is 'mountainous' but still relatively smooth. A perfect playground for shrimp.\n\n## Filling up the Aquarium\n\n * Use a bucket or hosepipe to fill up the shrimp aquarium. This is an excellent time to check water parameters for your shrimp tank. If the water pH is too high or low it may need to be adjusted by using a store purchased buffer. Water can be softened by adding driftwood or small amounts of peat to the filter box.\n * Ensure to use a commercial dechlorinator. Shrimp are sensitive to chlorines and chloramines found in tap water. This dechlorinate solution must be used each time a water change occurs. Follow the instructions on the bottle.\n\n## Connecting Filter & Material\n\n * Clean the filter material by rinsing it through fresh water. As mentioned earlier shrimp are very sensitive to any heavy metal additives that may have been picked up in the warehouse.\n * Connect the filter and place the intake and outake (depending on type) into the aquarium. The intake will need to carefully be fitted with sponge we mentioned earlier. This can be as simple as wrapping a thin sheet of sponge to the intake and using an elastic band to hold it on.\n * An elastic band is better than a permanent solution for a number of reasons. The sponge will become filled with debris and will need to be cleaned once a week. The elastic band makes it easy to do so. Elastic bands are also cheap and easily replaceable compared to other methods.\n\n## Lighting\n\n * Lighting can vary greatly depending on the setup. LED lighting is recommended and has become very affordable through the 21st century. A basic light purchased online or in a local store is suitable for a shrimp tank without plants. The light should be set to a maximum of 8 hours a day to avoid excess algae growth.\n * For a planted setup the lighting is often more advanced. Depending on whether the tank has CO2 dosing and fertilizer dosing will govern lighting choice. Have a look at Planted Guide for further details on a planted setup. Also check out Lighting for more details specific to lighting choice.\n\n## Cycling\n\n * Before adding the shrimp the aquarium will need to be cycled. This can take anywhere from 2-8 weeks and will require bi-weekly water testing. The heaters should be added to the aquarium and set anywhere from 72-85°F for cycling. The light should be plugged in and set to turn on for 8 hours per day.\n * Continue to the article on cycling here to learn about cycling your shrimp tank.\n\n## Adding the Shrimp to the Shrimp Tank\n\n * After cycling ensure water levels are optimal for your shrimp tank. Nitrite and Ammonia should return a reading of 0 ppm. Nitrate may be elevated, the addition of plants and a small water change can aid in it's reduction. Nitrate should be as low as possible in a shrimp tank. 0ppm is optimal.\n * Shrimp purchased from the store should be added to a bucket or large bowl. Airline tubing is then used to make a siphon from the cycled shrimp tank into the bucket. Gently suck on one end of the line while placing the higher end into the aquarium water.\n * Gravity will naturally pull the tank water down the tubing where it will flow out the other end. Use a rubber band to kink the tubing to the point where the flow stops. Adjust the elastic band to allow approximately 1 drop of water per second to leave the tubing.\n * Continue to add the drops of aquarium water to the bucket. Check every few minutes on the status of the shrimp. This should continue anywhere from 20 minutes to half an hour.\n * Then use a soft net to scoop the shrimp from the bucket and place them into the aquarium. Be careful to cover the net with one hand to avoid them jumping out. Monitor the shrimp in the aquarium, turn off the lights and wait at least 12 hours before feeding them.\n\n * Red Cherry Shrimp\n\n * Crystal Red Shrimp\n\n * Amano Shrimp\n * Ghost Shrimp\n\nCOPYRIGHT (C) 2015 AQUARIUMINFO.ORG ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - PRIVACY POLICY \|\nCONTACT\n\n" } ]
6,618	How To Give a Cat Medicine	To give a cat medicine with food, start by getting some special treats, like wet cat food or Pill Pockets. If you can crush the medicine, mix the powder in with the food. However, if the medicine is a slow-release pill, place it in the center of a sticky treat and feed it to your cat. Alternatively, to give your cat medicine without food, wrap your cat in a towel with its head exposed, open its mouth, and put the pill or liquid toward the back of the tongue. Then, close your cat’s mouth, stroke its neck, and give it a dropper full of water.	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The good news: You can employ a few tricks—and offer some treats—to get the job done. Read on for a step-by-step guide.", "If you know your cat doesn’t like swallowing pills, you can ask your veterinarian if the medicine can be compounded, or changed into a powder or liquid to make it easier to administer. But that’s not always possible. If the medicine must be given in pill or capsule form, you may need to experiment with different methods before finding one that works for you and your pet.", "When your veterinarian prescribes a medication, it’s important that you use only that medication, and that you treat your cat for the full length of time prescribed, even if your pet seems to have overcome the health problem. If you have any questions about how to administer the medicine, you can ask your veterinarian to demonstrate how to do it.", "The easiest way to get your cat to take a pill or capsule is to hide it in a treat or in her food. But cats are smart, and if they don’t like the taste or texture of the medicine, many will eat the treat or food and leave the pill behind. Another problem with this method: If you hide the pill in food, it may be hard to tell whether your cat has taken the pill on time—or at all—if she grazes throughout the day. To work around this, you can buy cat treats designed to hide pills. But before you give your cat medicine with her food, ask your veterinarian if it’s OK, since some medicines can’t be given with treats or food. You should also find out if there are any restrictions on what your cat can eat while taking the medicine.", "If you want to give your cat the pill without hiding it in food, try the following technique, which many people find to be more reliable:", "Put one hand on top of your cat’s head, holding firmly—but not too tightly—so that the tips of your thumb and middle finger touch the corners of the mouth.", "Hold the pill between the first finger and thumb of your other hand. Use the tip of the middle finger of this hand to gently push down on your cat’s lower jaw. Be careful to place your finger on the short teeth at the very front of the mouth, not on the longer “canine” teeth at the corners.", "Drop or quickly place the pill as far back in your cat’s throat as you can. Don’t push the pill down.", "When using this technique, be aware of your cat’s mood. If he or she gets agitated and seems likely to bite, stop and try again later or contact your veterinarian.", "It’s often a good idea to have another person keep your cat still while you administer the medicine. But you can do it alone if there’s no one to assist you.", "To start, place your cat in your lap (preferably on a towel, to reduce the risk of being scratched). Put one arm — the one you will use to hold the head—on top of your pet’s body, and use your upper arm and elbow to help keep your pet still, without using excessive force.", "If your cat won’t stay in your lap, try the same method while seated on the floor. Your cat may be more comfortable sitting upright.", "If your cat struggles, talk to her calmly, and stop what you’re doing if she becomes extremely agitated. Contact your veterinarian if you have questions or difficulty administering any medication." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Give Your Cat a Pill \| VCA Animal Hospitals\n\n## VCA Specialty Advanced Care For Pets\n\nVCA Animal Hospitals\n\n * VCA Quality Care\n * Pet Care\n\n * Cat Care\n * Dog Care\n * VCA Big Pet Project\n * VCA CareClub\n * Pet Health Information\n * Pet Adoption\n * Locations\n * News\n\n#### Cat Care\n\n * Overview\n * Cat Life Stages\n * Promoting Wellness\n * Behavior & Facts\n * Going to the Vet\n * Disease Awareness\n * Cat Breeds\n\nBack\n\n# How to Give Your Cat a Pill\n\n\\- Provided by VetStreet.com\n\nEven the friendliest, most easygoing cat can put up a fight when it’s time to\ntake a pill. But it’s your job to make sure she takes the medicine she needs.\nThe good news: You can employ a few tricks—and offer some treats—to get the\njob done. Read on for a step-by-step guide.\n\n## The Basics\n\nIf you know your cat doesn’t like swallowing pills, you can ask your\nveterinarian if the medicine can be compounded, or changed into a powder or\nliquid to make it easier to administer. But that’s not always possible. If the\nmedicine must be given in pill or capsule form, you may need to experiment\nwith different methods before finding one that works for you and your pet.\n\n## Follow Recommendations\n\nWhen your veterinarian prescribes a medication, it’s important that you use\nonly that medication, and that you treat your cat for the full length of time\nprescribed, even if your pet seems to have overcome the health problem. If you\nhave any questions about how to administer the medicine, you can ask your\nveterinarian to demonstrate how to do it.\n\n## Specific Techniques\n\nThe easiest way to get your cat to take a pill or capsule is to hide it in a\ntreat or in her food. But cats are smart, and if they don’t like the taste or\ntexture of the medicine, many will eat the treat or food and leave the pill\nbehind. Another problem with this method: If you hide the pill in food, it may\nbe hard to tell whether your cat has taken the pill on time—or at all—if she\ngrazes throughout the day. To work around this, you can buy cat treats\ndesigned to hide pills. But before you give your cat medicine with her food,\nask your veterinarian if it’s OK, since some medicines can’t be given with\ntreats or food. You should also find out if there are any restrictions on what\nyour cat can eat while taking the medicine.\n\nIf you want to give your cat the pill without hiding it in food, try the\nfollowing technique, which many people find to be more reliable:\n\n * Put one hand on top of your cat’s head, holding firmly—but not too tightly—so that the tips of your thumb and middle finger touch the corners of the mouth.\n * Tilt the head back. Your cat may open her mouth automatically at this point.\n * Hold the pill between the first finger and thumb of your other hand. Use the tip of the middle finger of this hand to gently push down on your cat’s lower jaw. Be careful to place your finger on the short teeth at the very front of the mouth, not on the longer “canine” teeth at the corners.\n * Drop or quickly place the pill as far back in your cat’s throat as you can. Don’t push the pill down.\n * Hold your cat’s mouth closed and stroke her throat or blow on her nose to encourage swallowing.\n * Give your cat a reward, such as a veterinarian-approved treat, for being a good patient.\n\nWhen using this technique, be aware of your cat’s mood. If he or she gets\nagitated and seems likely to bite, stop and try again later or contact your\nveterinarian.\n\n## Restraining Your Cat\n\nIt’s often a good idea to have another person keep your cat still while you\nadminister the medicine. But you can do it alone if there’s no one to assist\nyou.\n\n * To start, place your cat in your lap (preferably on a towel, to reduce the risk of being scratched). Put one arm — the one you will use to hold the head—on top of your pet’s body, and use your upper arm and elbow to help keep your pet still, without using excessive force.\n * If your cat won’t stay in your lap, try the same method while seated on the floor. Your cat may be more comfortable sitting upright.\n * If your cat struggles, talk to her calmly, and stop what you’re doing if she becomes extremely agitated. 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Most injectable medications given at home are done subcutaneously (known as an SC or SQ injection), which means the medicine is injected directly under the skin. Others can be injected into a vein (intravenous, or IV injection) or into a muscle (intramuscular, or IM injection). If you’re not sure which type of injection you’re supposed to give, contact your veterinarian, as complications can arise if you accidentally give a medication intravenously instead of subcutaneously, for example.", "Before you begin, ask your veterinary health care team for advice and training on how to give the medicine, and tips on preventing injury (to you and your cat). If you still feel uncomfortable or need additional training sessions, don’t be afraid to ask!", "Be sure you can handle your cat without being injured. This may not be an issue if your cat is very relaxed and is used to being handled. However, if you have problems trying to trim nails or perform other procedures on your cat, you may need help with the injections. Your veterinary care team can offer advice on properly restraining your cat for the injections. In some cases, you may need another person to help hold your cat so you can safely give the injection.", "Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Your team of veterinary professionals will be glad to answer any questions you may have about safely administering injections to your cat.", "Record your cat’s medication schedule on the calendar. Include the date and time the medication needs to be administered. This will prevent you from missing a dose and will help you remember when treatment is completed. If you can’t do it, ask about other options. Giving injections to a cat requires skill, patience, and confidence. If you aren’t comfortable administering the medicine, ask your veterinary care team if the injections can be done at their office. This can be a practical option for short-term medication, but if your cat is on long-term therapy (such as insulin), this may require a prolonged time commitment.", "The syringe is the clear cylinder that holds the medication to be injected. (It’s usually made of plastic.) The needle is the sharp, metal tip that’s injected into the skin. The plunger is a stem that moves inside the syringe. Pull the plunger backward to fill the syringe and push it forward to empty the syringe. A new needle, plunger, and syringe are sterile until they’re opened, as is the medicine itself. It’s important to handle these items properly to avoid contaminating them. Your veterinary care team will show you how to open a syringe and draw up the medication without compromising sterility. Be sure to use a new syringe, plunger, and needle for each injection, since reusing syringes and needles can cause infection. Plus, a used needle is dull and therefore more painful for your cat than a new needle.", "Some cats are happy lying or sitting on your lap while you administer the injection. However, you should place a towel or blanket across your lap to avoid getting scratched in case your cat tries to jump down. Some cats do better on a smooth surface, such as a table. Placing the cat on top of the washing machine can simulate the smooth metal table at the veterinarian’s office, encouraging the cat to remain still during the procedure. You may find it easier still if you have a partner to help: One person can hold the cat while the other gives the injection.", "Your veterinary care team will show you how to administer an injection before you have to do it alone at home, but here are steps to keep in mind:", "Load the syringe with medication and set it close by. Find an area of loose skin. The skin over the middle of the back or just behind the shoulders generally works well. If the injection will be given frequently, as with insulin, try not to use the same location each time. Gently pinch the skin between your thumb and forefinger. Pull the loose skin gently upward and look for a small indentation of skin between your fingers.", "Pick up the syringe with your other hand and insert the sterile needle directly into the indentation. Keep the needle parallel to the surface of the skin on the back. If you angle the needle too much, you may enter a muscle, go through the skin to the opposite side, or stick your own finger. Once the needle has been inserted, pull back on the plunger only. If you see blood, remove the needle and try a different location. If there’s no blood, push the plunger forward to empty the syringe. When the syringe is empty, remove the needle, backing out along the same path that was used to enter the skin.", "Check the area for bleeding or leakage of medication. If this is detected, use a clean facial tissue or cotton ball to gently apply pressure to the area for a minute or so. If there’s no bleeding or leakage of medication, release the cat after giving her a big hug for being a good patient! Be sure to dispose of used needles and syringes properly, based on your veterinarian’s directions.", "There are a few precise areas on the body that are best for intramuscular injections. Your veterinary care team will show you how to find an appropriate injection site and administer the medication before you have to try it alone at home, but here are the steps to keep in mind:", "Find the injection site, using the techniques your veterinarian demonstrated for you. If the injection will be given frequently, try to alternate injection sites.", "Hold the syringe in one hand and insert the sterile needle directly through the skin and into the underlying muscle. The angle of the needle should be between 45° and 90°, depending on the injection site. If your angle is too shallow, you may not inject deeply enough to enter a muscle.", "Once the needle has been inserted, pull back on the plunger only. If you see blood, remove the needle and try a different location. If not, push the plunger forward to empty the syringe.", "When the syringe is empty, remove the needle, backing out along the same path that was used to enter the skin.", "Check the area for bleeding or leakage of medication. If this is detected, use a clean facial tissue or cotton ball to gently apply pressure to the area for a minute or so. If there is no bleeding or leakage of medication, release the cat after giving her a big hug for being a good patient! Be sure to dispose of used needles and syringes properly, based on your veterinarian’s directions.", "Bartonella is a type bacteria that can be transmitted to cats, dogs and humans from exposure to infected fleas and...", "Want to give your pup yummy, low-calorie treats? 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Others can be injected into a vein (intravenous, or IV injection) or\ninto a muscle (intramuscular, or IM injection). If you’re not sure which type\nof injection you’re supposed to give, contact your veterinarian, as\ncomplications can arise if you accidentally give a medication intravenously\ninstead of subcutaneously, for example.\n\n## Getting Started\n\nBefore you begin, ask your veterinary health care team for advice and training\non how to give the medicine, and tips on preventing injury (to you and your\ncat). If you still feel uncomfortable or need additional training sessions,\ndon’t be afraid to ask!\n\nHere are a few things to consider:\n\n * Be sure you can handle your cat without being injured. This may not be an issue if your cat is very relaxed and is used to being handled. However, if you have problems trying to trim nails or perform other procedures on your cat, you may need help with the injections. Your veterinary care team can offer advice on properly restraining your cat for the injections. In some cases, you may need another person to help hold your cat so you can safely give the injection.\n * Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Your team of veterinary professionals will be glad to answer any questions you may have about safely administering injections to your cat.\n * Record your cat’s medication schedule on the calendar. Include the date and time the medication needs to be administered. This will prevent you from missing a dose and will help you remember when treatment is completed. If you can’t do it, ask about other options. Giving injections to a cat requires skill, patience, and confidence. If you aren’t comfortable administering the medicine, ask your veterinary care team if the injections can be done at their office. This can be a practical option for short-term medication, but if your cat is on long-term therapy (such as insulin), this may require a prolonged time commitment.\n\n## Basic Equipment\n\nThe syringe is the clear cylinder that holds the medication to be injected.\n(It’s usually made of plastic.) The needle is the sharp, metal tip that’s\ninjected into the skin. The plunger is a stem that moves inside the syringe.\nPull the plunger backward to fill the syringe and push it forward to empty the\nsyringe. A new needle, plunger, and syringe are sterile until they’re opened,\nas is the medicine itself. It’s important to handle these items properly to\navoid contaminating them. Your veterinary care team will show you how to open\na syringe and draw up the medication without compromising sterility. Be sure\nto use a new syringe, plunger, and needle for each injection, since reusing\nsyringes and needles can cause infection. Plus, a used needle is dull and\ntherefore more painful for your cat than a new needle.\n\n## Proper Restraint\n\nSome cats are happy lying or sitting on your lap while you administer the\ninjection. However, you should place a towel or blanket across your lap to\navoid getting scratched in case your cat tries to jump down. Some cats do\nbetter on a smooth surface, such as a table. Placing the cat on top of the\nwashing machine can simulate the smooth metal table at the veterinarian’s\noffice, encouraging the cat to remain still during the procedure. You may find\nit easier still if you have a partner to help: One person can hold the cat\nwhile the other gives the injection.\n\n## Giving a Subcutaneous Injection\n\nYour veterinary care team will show you how to administer an injection before\nyou have to do it alone at home, but here are steps to keep in mind:\n\n * Load the syringe with medication and set it close by. Find an area of loose skin. The skin over the middle of the back or just behind the shoulders generally works well. If the injection will be given frequently, as with insulin, try not to use the same location each time. Gently pinch the skin between your thumb and forefinger. Pull the loose skin gently upward and look for a small indentation of skin between your fingers.\n * Pick up the syringe with your other hand and insert the sterile needle directly into the indentation. Keep the needle parallel to the surface of the skin on the back. If you angle the needle too much, you may enter a muscle, go through the skin to the opposite side, or stick your own finger. Once the needle has been inserted, pull back on the plunger only. If you see blood, remove the needle and try a different location. If there’s no blood, push the plunger forward to empty the syringe. When the syringe is empty, remove the needle, backing out along the same path that was used to enter the skin.\n * Check the area for bleeding or leakage of medication. If this is detected, use a clean facial tissue or cotton ball to gently apply pressure to the area for a minute or so. If there’s no bleeding or leakage of medication, release the cat after giving her a big hug for being a good patient! Be sure to dispose of used needles and syringes properly, based on your veterinarian’s directions.\n\n## Giving an Intramuscular Injection\n\nThere are a few precise areas on the body that are best for intramuscular\ninjections. Your veterinary care team will show you how to find an appropriate\ninjection site and administer the medication before you have to try it alone\nat home, but here are the steps to keep in mind:\n\n * Load the syringe with medication and set it close by.\n * Find the injection site, using the techniques your veterinarian demonstrated for you. If the injection will be given frequently, try to alternate injection sites.\n * Hold the syringe in one hand and insert the sterile needle directly through the skin and into the underlying muscle. The angle of the needle should be between 45° and 90°, depending on the injection site. If your angle is too shallow, you may not inject deeply enough to enter a muscle.\n * Once the needle has been inserted, pull back on the plunger only. If you see blood, remove the needle and try a different location. If not, push the plunger forward to empty the syringe.\n * When the syringe is empty, remove the needle, backing out along the same path that was used to enter the skin.\n * Check the area for bleeding or leakage of medication. If this is detected, use a clean facial tissue or cotton ball to gently apply pressure to the area for a minute or so. If there is no bleeding or leakage of medication, release the cat after giving her a big hug for being a good patient! 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They are also soft, so they mold easily around the pill. Pill Pockets and Flavor Doh are two examples.", "Administering pills this way avoids the daily struggle with your cat to give him his medicine-which can cause anxiety for you both. It also avoids the medical problems associated with pushing a pill down a cat’s throat.", "You can also try making up tiny “meatballs” of canned cat food or tasty bits of meat. Give the cat one or two undoctored meatballs, then one with the pill. Follow up with an undoctored one so the cat will continue to take the treats even if he gets a small taste of the medicine.", "Of course, these two techniques will only work if it is acceptable to give your cat his medication with food. Always check with your veterinarian on this point. If the pills cannot be given with food, you will have to restrain the cat and give him his pill directly.", "Unless the cat is used to taking pills, it may be helpful to wrap his body and legs in a towel.", "Place one thumb and forefinger on either side of the cat’s face from above and behind the whiskers. Apply gentle pressure at the space between the teeth. As the cat’s mouth opens, press down on the lower jaw and deposit the pill well to the back of the tongue. Close the mouth and massage or rub the throat until the cat swallows. Blowing softly into the cat’s nose or face will also cause many cats to gulp or swallow. If the cat licks his nose, it’s likely the pill has been swallowed. Always follow up the pill by giving the cat at least 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of water from a syringe or an eyedropper. This helps the pill enter the stomach, where it can take effect, rather then remaining in the esophagus, where it has no effect and can actually cause damage. Pills that sit in the esophagus may cause vomiting or even irritation to the tissues lining the esophagus. If medications routinely sit in the esophagus, stricture or ulcers may develop. This is true for capsules as well as pills. That is why pills given without food must always be followed by water.", "Avoid breaking up pills. Pills broken into powder may have an unpleasant taste that is poorly accepted. Many pills have a protective coating that is important for delayed release in the intestinal tract." ] }, "parsed_md": "Giving Cat Medications, Pills, Liquids, Shots, and More\n\nSkip to content\n\nSymptoms\| Doctors\| Health Care Reform\n\nSign In\| Sign Up \| Subscribe\n\nMy WebMD\n\nShow Menu\n\n * My Tools\n * My WebMD Pages\n * My Account\n * Sign Out\n\nFacebookTwitterPinterest\n\nWebMD Home Healthy Pets Healthy Cats Healthy Cats Guide\n\nEmail a Friend\n\nPrint Article\n\n# Healthy Cats\n\n## Tools & Resources\n\n * The Scoop on Cat Poop\n * Cat Behavior Problems\n * Are You a 'Cat Person'?\n * Kitten Care Tips\n * Why Cats Have Whiskers\n * Surprising Facts About Cats and Dogs\n\n## How to Give Medications to Your Cat\n\n##### In this article\n\n * Pills, Capsules, and Powders\n * Liquids\n * Injections\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\nDon’t give your cat any medication until you have spoken to your veterinarian\nto make sure it is the right medicine for the cat and the circumstances. You\nshould also ask for instructions on how to give the drug and the correct\ndosage for your cat.\n\n### Pills, Capsules, and Powders\n\nBy far, the best way to give your cat a pill is to use one of the commercial\ntreats made specifically for this purpose. Although a cat can delicately\nextract a pill from an entire dish of canned cat food, these treats are sticky\nenough to make removing the pill almost impossible. They are also soft, so\nthey mold easily around the pill. Pill Pockets and Flavor Doh are two\nexamples.\n\nAdministering pills this way avoids the daily struggle with your cat to give\nhim his medicine-which can cause anxiety for you both. It also avoids the\nmedical problems associated with pushing a pill down a cat’s throat.\n\nYou can also try making up tiny “meatballs” of canned cat food or tasty bits\nof meat. Give the cat one or two undoctored meatballs, then one with the pill.\nFollow up with an undoctored one so the cat will continue to take the treats\neven if he gets a small taste of the medicine.\n\nOf course, these two techniques will only work if it is acceptable to give\nyour cat his medication with food. Always check with your veterinarian on this\npoint. If the pills cannot be given with food, you will have to restrain the\ncat and give him his pill directly.\n\nUnless the cat is used to taking pills, it may be helpful to wrap his body and\nlegs in a towel.\n\nPlace one thumb and forefinger on either side of the cat’s face from above and\nbehind the whiskers. Apply gentle pressure at the space between the teeth. As\nthe cat’s mouth opens, press down on the lower jaw and deposit the pill well\nto the back of the tongue. Close the mouth and massage or rub the throat until\nthe cat swallows. Blowing softly into the cat’s nose or face will also cause\nmany cats to gulp or swallow. If the cat licks his nose, it’s likely the pill\nhas been swallowed. Always follow up the pill by giving the cat at least 1\nteaspoon (5 ml) of water from a syringe or an eyedropper. This helps the pill\nenter the stomach, where it can take effect, rather then remaining in the\nesophagus, where it has no effect and can actually cause damage. Pills that\nsit in the esophagus may cause vomiting or even irritation to the tissues\nlining the esophagus. If medications routinely sit in the esophagus, stricture\nor ulcers may develop. This is true for capsules as well as pills. That is why\npills given without food must always be followed by water.\n\nAvoid breaking up pills. Pills broken into powder may have an unpleasant taste\nthat is poorly accepted. 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(Because of this, SSRIs should not be given through the skin.)", "A better approach for getting your cat to take her medicine is to find a pharmacist who will compound the medicine for you. After making it into a powder or a liquid, you can put the medicine into a strong-tasting and strong- smelling liquid that your cat likes, like tuna oil. If you give your cat a bit of tuna in oil for a few days in a row, you can then add the medicine to the tuna oil. If your cat won’t eat the mixture, use less medicine at first and gradually add more as your cat accepts it.", "You can also use behavior modification to help your cat accept having liquid put in her mouth by following these steps:", "1. First, call your cat to a place she likes, such as the area where you keep her food dish. When she comes, give her one of her favorite cat treats. (If your cat doesn’t like cat treats, try something more exciting, like small pieces of fish or chicken.)", "2. Gently put your hand on her jaw and hold it for a very brief moment. (Try to release her before she tries to get away.) Just before you release your cat, say “Yes,” and then quickly give her a treat.", "3. Practice steps one and two for a couple of weeks, gradually increasing the time that you hold your cat’s jaw. Progress in very slow steps. First, increase from one second to two seconds. When your cat seems totally comfortable with that and doesn’t struggle to get away, you can increase to three seconds. Then increase to four seconds, then five, etc.", "4. When your cat will let you hold her jaw for 8 to 10 seconds, help her get her used to letting you stick your finger just inside her mouth. Again, start slowly. Only put your finger in her mouth for a second at first. Say “Yes” just before you remove your finger, and then quickly give your cat a treat. When you can put your finger in your cat’s mouth for about three seconds, proceed to the next step.", "5. Now you can teach your cat to allow you to open her mouth. Open her mouth, just a little, for only a second. Before letting go of your cat, say “Yes.” Then give her a treat. Repeat this step until your cat doesn’t resist when you try to open her mouth.", "6. When you can open your cat’s mouth wide enough, slip a small bit of treat inside, say “Yes,” and give her a second treat. When your cat seems comfortable with this step, you can move on to Step 7.", "7. Finally, open your cat’s mouth, slip in a treat with medicine juice on it, say “Yes,” and give her a real treat.", "If you need help, a qualified animal behavior expert can give you additional advice and guide you through the steps above. Please see our article, Finding Professional Help, to locate a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB or ACAAB) or a board-certified veterinary behaviorist (Dip ACVB) in your area.", "Your cat’s claws are integral to her everyday life. Cats use their claws for a variety of purposes. It is best for pet parents to provide their cats with items or toys to scratch, and to trim their cats’ nails on a regular basis using these tips.", "Cats learn how to interact with other cats, people and other animals during the first weeks of their lives. Kittens are very easily socialized, until they reach a certain age. They are most receptive to socialization between the ages of two and seven weeks.", "It is important to note that there are various human foods that are hazardous to cats. Read a list of foods and food ingredients to make sure you keep away from your feline friends here, including chocolate and bread dough, among others.", "While it is normal for cats to eat small amount of plants or grass, doing so may be a nuisance to pet parents, or could be dangerous if a cat encounters a poisonous plant. Find out more about why cats eat plants, and what to do if your cat engages in this behavior.", "© 2015 ASPCA. All rights reserved. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization." ] }, "parsed_md": "Giving Your Cat a Pill \| ASPCA\n\n## Main menu\n\n * Fight Cruelty\n * Adopt\n * Pet Care\n\n * Animal Poison Control\n * Virtual Pet Behaviorist\n\n * Cat Behavior\n * Dog Behavior\n * Horse Behavior\n * Dog Care\n * Cat Care\n * Horse Care\n * Small Pet Care\n * Pet Loss\n * Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Programs\n * Disaster Preparedness\n * Planning for Your Pet's Future\n * Pet Food Recall\n * Pet Nutrition Service\n * NYC\n * Blog\n * Get Involved\n * For Parents\n * About Us\n * Donate\n\nFollow Us On:\n\nGoogle PlusPinterestYoutubeTwitterFacebook\n\nWe fight for animals. Will you join the fight?\n\nBecome a Member »\n\nASPCA\n\nPet Care\n\n## You are here\n\nHome > Pet Care > Virtual Pet Behaviorist > Cat Behavior > Giving Your Cat a\nPill\n\n# Giving Your Cat a Pill\n\n## Bookmark/Search this post\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Pinterest\n * Google Plus One\n\n * Email\n * Print\n\nIt can be difficult to give a cat a pill, and some cats get so upset by the\npilling process that they start avoiding their pet parents altogether. For\nthis reason, scientists have searched for alternative ways to give cats\nmedicine. One approach tried with medications sometimes used to treat fear and\nanxiety problems (TCAs and SSRIs) was to give the drug transdermally (though\nthe skin). This was usually done by putting medicine on cats’ ears. However,\nresearchers discovered that only 10% of the medicine was actually absorbed.\n(Because of this, SSRIs should not be given through the skin.)\n\nA better approach for getting your cat to take her medicine is to find a\npharmacist who will compound the medicine for you. After making it into a\npowder or a liquid, you can put the medicine into a strong-tasting and strong-\nsmelling liquid that your cat likes, like tuna oil. If you give your cat a bit\nof tuna in oil for a few days in a row, you can then add the medicine to the\ntuna oil. If your cat won’t eat the mixture, use less medicine at first and\ngradually add more as your cat accepts it.\n\nTeach Your Cat to Take Her Medicine\n\nYou can also use behavior modification to help your cat accept having liquid\nput in her mouth by following these steps:\n\n1\\. First, call your cat to a place she likes, such as the area where you keep\nher food dish. When she comes, give her one of her favorite cat treats. (If\nyour cat doesn’t like cat treats, try something more exciting, like small\npieces of fish or chicken.)\n\n2\\. Gently put your hand on her jaw and hold it for a very brief moment. (Try\nto release her before she tries to get away.) Just before you release your\ncat, say “Yes,” and then quickly give her a treat.\n\n3\\. Practice steps one and two for a couple of weeks, gradually increasing the\ntime that you hold your cat’s jaw. Progress in very slow steps. First,\nincrease from one second to two seconds. When your cat seems totally\ncomfortable with that and doesn’t struggle to get away, you can increase to\nthree seconds. Then increase to four seconds, then five, etc.\n\n4\\. When your cat will let you hold her jaw for 8 to 10 seconds, help her get\nher used to letting you stick your finger just inside her mouth. Again, start\nslowly. Only put your finger in her mouth for a second at first. Say “Yes”\njust before you remove your finger, and then quickly give your cat a treat.\nWhen you can put your finger in your cat’s mouth for about three seconds,\nproceed to the next step.\n\n5\\. Now you can teach your cat to allow you to open her mouth. Open her mouth,\njust a little, for only a second. Before letting go of your cat, say “Yes.”\nThen give her a treat. Repeat this step until your cat doesn’t resist when you\ntry to open her mouth.\n\n6\\. When you can open your cat’s mouth wide enough, slip a small bit of treat\ninside, say “Yes,” and give her a second treat. When your cat seems\ncomfortable with this step, you can move on to Step 7.\n\n7\\. Finally, open your cat’s mouth, slip in a treat with medicine juice on it,\nsay “Yes,” and give her a real treat.\n\nWhere to Find Help\n\nIf you need help, a qualified animal behavior expert can give you additional\nadvice and guide you through the steps above. 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2,793,487	How To Kill Bed Bugs	The best way to kill bed bugs is to run your clothes and bedding through the dryer on high heat for 10-20 minutes. Wrap any infested furniture in plastic and place it in direct, hot sunlight for 24 hours. For stubborn infestations, use a bed-bug specific insecticide or spread diatomaceous earth around problem areas.	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Bed bug infestations actually used to be very common in the United States before World War II. But with improvements in hygiene, and especially the widespread use of DDT during the 1940s and ‘50s, the bed bugs all but vanished. The pests persisted, however, in some areas of the world including parts of Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Over roughly the past decade, bed bugs have made a dramatic comeback in the U.S.― they’re appearing increasingly in homes, apartments, hotels, health care facilities, dormitories, shelters, schools and public transportation. Other places where bed bugs sometimes occur include movie theaters, laundries, rental furniture, and office buildings. Immigration and international travel have contributed to the resurgence of bed bugs in the U.S. Changes in modern pest control practice, less effective insecticides ― and a decrease in societal vigilance ― are other factors suspected for the recurrence.", "Bed bugs are small, brownish, flattened insects that feed solely on the blood of animals. Although the common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) prefers feeding on humans, it will also bite other warm-blooded animals, including dogs, cats, birds and rodents. It has done so since ancient times; bed bugs are mentioned in medieval European texts and classical Greek writings back to the time of Aristotle.", "Adult bed bugs are about 3/16” long and reddish-brown, with oval-shaped, flattened bodies. They are sometimes mistaken for ticks, cockroaches, carpet beetles or other household insects. The immature bed bugs (nymphs) resemble the adults, but are smaller and lighter in color. Bed bugs do not fly, and they don’t jump like fleas do ― but they can crawl rapidly over floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces. Adult females lay their eggs in secluded places, depositing 1, 2 or more eggs per day, potentially hundreds during their lifetime. The eggs are tiny (about the size of a dust spec), whitish and hard to see without magnification, especially on light-colored surfaces. When first laid, the eggs are sticky, causing them to adhere to surfaces. At room temperatures, bed bug eggs hatch in about a week. Newly emerged nymphs are straw-colored and no bigger than a pinhead.", "As bed bugs grow they molt, shedding their skin five times before reaching maturity. A blood meal is needed between each successive molt. Adult females also must feed in order to lay eggs. Under favorable conditions (70-80°F), the bugs can mature fully in as little as a month, producing multiple generations per year. Cooler temperatures or limited access to blood prolong the development time.", "Bed bugs are very resilient. Nymphs and adults can persist months without feeding which is unusual for most insects. The ability to survive without a blood meal is longer at cooler temperatures ― potentially up to a year or longer at 55°F or less. In temperature-controlled buildings, a more typical duration is about 2 to 6 months. Consequently, it is usually impractical to leave buildings unoccupied in hopes of ‘starving out’ an infestation. When infested dwellings such as apartments are vacated, bed bugs often disperse to nearby units, or reduce their activity until the unit is reoccupied.", "Bed bugs are active mainly at night. During the daytime, they prefer to hide close to where people sleep. Their flattened bodies enable them to fit into tiny crevices--especially those associated with mattresses, box springs, bed frames and headboards. Bed bugs do not have nests like ants or bees, but do tend to congregate in habitual hiding places. Characteristically, these areas are marked by dark spotting and staining, which is the dried excrement of the bugs. Also present will be hatched and un-hatched eggs, the tannish shed skins of maturing nymphs, and the bugs themselves. Another possible sign are rusty or reddish smears on bed sheets or mattresses from crushed engorged bed bugs. Although it’s often stated that bed bugs have a telltale “buggy” odor, the smell is seldom evident except in extreme infestations and should not be relied upon for detection.", "Bed bugs prefer to hide close to where they feed, but if necessary will crawl several feet to obtain a meal. Initially the bugs tend to be situated around sleeping areas, i.e., beds, couches and recliners. If infestations are allowed to persist, they also may disperse to other locations within the dwelling making elimination more difficult.", "Bed bugs usually bite people at night while they are sleeping. Hungry bed bugs may also feed during the daytime, especially if this is when the occupant normally sleeps. They feed by piercing the skin with an elongated beak through which they withdraw blood. Engorgement of the bed bug takes roughly three to 10 minutes, but because the bite is painless, the person seldom realizes they are being bitten. Bed bugs normally do not reside on people like head or body lice do; instead, immediately after feeding, bed bugs crawl to a secluded location to digest their meal. Symptoms after being bitten by bed bugs vary from person to person. Many develop an itchy red welt within a day or so of the bite. Others have little or no reaction. Sometimes the reaction is delayed days or even weeks after the actual bite occurs, which can make it difficult to determine where or when bites actually occurred. Studies conducted in bed bug-infested apartments suggest about 30 percent of people do not react even when bitten repeatedly over time, and there is still higher incidence of non- reactivity among the elderly. Unlike flea bites, which occur mainly around the lower legs and ankles, bed bugs feed on any skin exposed while sleeping (face, neck, shoulders, back, arms, legs, etc.). The welts and itching are often wrongly attributed to other causes, such as mosquitoes. For these reasons, infestations may go a long time unnoticed, and can become quite large before being detected.", "The likelihood of bed bugs increases if the affected individual has been traveling, or if they have acquired used beds or furnishings before symptoms started to appear. Bed bugs also are suspect if you wake up with itchy welts you did not have when you went to sleep. It’s important to recognize, however, that not all bite-like reactions are due to bed bugs. Confirmation requires finding and identifying the bed bugs, shed skins, fecal spots, etc., which often requires the help of a professional. (Other possible sources of irritation that may be mistaken for bed bugs are discussed in University of Kentucky entomology fact sheet Invisible Itches: Insect and Non-Insect Causes).", "A common concern with bed bugs is whether or not they transmit diseases. Although bed bugs can harbor various pathogens, transmission to humans has not been proven and is considered unlikely. Their medical significance is most commonly attributed to itching and inflammation from their bites. Antihistamines and corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce allergic reactions, and antiseptic or antibiotic ointments to prevent infection. Though not known to carry diseases, bed bugs can substantially reduce quality of life by causing discomfort, sleeplessness, anxiety, and embarrassment. According to some health experts, the added stress from living with bed bugs can have a significant impact on the emotional health and well-being of certain individuals.", "Conventional insect repellents, like those used to deter ticks and mosquitoes, do not appear to be as effective against bed bugs. Therefore, attempting to avoid being bitten by applying insect repellent at bedtime is not recommended. Sleeping with the lights on is also not likely to deter hungry bed bugs, as they will adjust their feeding cycle to the host’s sleeping patterns.", "It often seems that bed bugs arise from nowhere. The bugs are efficient hitchhikers and are usually transported into dwellings on luggage, clothing, beds, furniture, and other items. This is a particular risk for hotels and apartments, where turnover of occupants is constant. Bed bugs are small and agile, escaping detection after crawling into suitcases, backpacks and belongings. Acquiring secondhand beds, couches and furniture is another way that the bugs are transported into buildings. Bed bugs also can be carried in on one’s clothing, shoes or wheelchair. Once bed bugs are introduced, they can crawl from room to room or floor to floor. They can also be transported throughout buildings on people and their belongings.", "Unlike cockroaches and flies that feed on filth, there is often no relationship between bed bugs and cleanliness. Since the bugs feed solely on blood, pristine dwellings can be as vulnerable to infestation as are places of squalor. That said, poverty and privation can lead to increased risk of bed bug problems, as can the inability to hire a professional exterminator.", "Some bed bug species are parasites of bats or birds, and may bite people if the wild hosts are no longer available. Although similar in overall appearance, the species of bed bugs that normally feed on bats, swallows, chimney swifts, pigeons or other wild hosts can be differentiated from those that prefer humans. Entomologists and knowledgeable pest managers can make this determination. If bat bugs or bird bugs are present, roosting and nesting sites should be the primary focus, and the animals should be removed and excluded from the building.", "Bed bugs are challenging to eradicate. Since they can hide in so many places, inspections must be thorough and elimination is not always a certainty. Whenever resources allow, it’s prudent to enlist the services of a professional. Experienced pest controllers know where to look for bed bugs, and have an assortment of tools at their disposal. Nonetheless, owners and occupants can assist the professional in several important ways. Affording access to all living areas is crucial, and excess clutter will need to be removed. Belongings strewn about rooms offer many places for the bugs to hide, and impede inspection and treatment. Since bed bugs can disperse throughout a building, it often will be necessary to inspect adjoining rooms and apartments as well.", "Bed bugs can live in almost any crevice or protected location. The most common place to find them is the bed or where people sleep. This is especially true during the early stages of a problem. As infestations grow larger, the bugs tend to move beyond beds into other locations making control more difficult.", "Bed bugs often hide in seams, folds and crevices of mattresses, box springs, bed frames and headboards. A thorough inspection requires dismantling the bed so that upper and lower seams and surfaces can be examined. Things to look for are the bugs themselves, shed skins of the nymphs (immature bed bugs), and the blackish fecal spots. The dark spots of dried bed bug excrement are often present along mattress seams or wherever the bugs have resided. Box springs afford many places for bed bugs to hide, especially along the upper seams and underneath, where the bottom edge of the box rests on the frame. If an underlying dust cover is present, it may have to be removed to gain access for inspection and possible treatment. Successful treatment of mattresses and box springs can be difficult, however, and infested ones may need to be discarded or encased in a protective cover.", "Cracks and crevices of bed frames should also be examined, especially if the frame is wood. (Bed bugs have an affinity for wood and fabric more so than metal or plastic.) Wooden support slats, if present, should be removed and examined since bed bugs often congregate where the ends rest on the frame. Screw holes, knots and other recesses are also common hiding places. Headboards secured to walls should be removed and inspected. In hotels, the area behind the headboard is often the first place that bed bugs become established. Bed bugs also frequently hide within items stored under beds.", "Upholstered chairs, recliners and sofas are typically the next most likely area for bed bugs, and should be examined carefully along seams, skirts and folds of fabric. Sofas and recliners can be major bed bug hotspots, especially when used for sleeping. Like beds, they can be difficult to treat and sometimes may need to be discarded.", "Bed bugs also congregate along seams of sofas and recliners. Photo at right shows bugs hiding near a recessed screw under a night stand (note the presence of fecal spots).", "Nightstands and dressers may need to be emptied and examined inside and out, and tipped over to inspect the woodwork underneath. Oftentimes the bugs will be hiding in cracks, corners, and recesses. Other common bed bug hiding places include: along and under the edge of wall-to-wall carpeting, especially behind beds and sofas; cracks in wood molding; ceiling-wall junctures; behind wall- mounted pictures, mirrors, outlets and switch plates; under loose wallpaper; clothing and clutter within closets; and inside clocks, phones, televisions and smoke detectors.", "Bed bugs often reside along baseboards. Photo at right shows eggs, nymphs, adults and fecal spots near a carpet edge.", "Bed bugs tend to congregate, but it’s also common to find a single bug or some eggs here and there. A thorough inspection and treatment may take up to several hours. Some companies use specially trained dogs to assist in finding small dispersed infestations, especially in such places as hotels, schools, libraries and office buildings. When properly trained, bed bug detection dogs can be quite effective. Relatively few companies are routinely using them, however, due to the expense of training and maintaining such animals. Reliability of some of the dogs is also being questioned as more enter the market.", "Preparing for bed bug treatment is tedious yet important. Very comprehensive preparation is necessary when infestations are heavy and the bugs are widely dispersed. More limited prep may be adequate for light infestations since at these levels the bed bugs typically are more confined to sleeping areas (beds, sofas, and recliners). Pest control firms have their own policies, however, regarding preparation requirements which may also depend on the manner of treatment.", "Some firms want beds stripped and furniture moved before they arrive, while other firms prefer to inspect first and perform these tasks themselves. Clutter and belongings on floors (especially beneath beds) must be removed since they impede treatment and afford additional places for bugs to hide. Bedding and garments normally will need to be laundered and/or hot dried (120°F minimum) since they cannot be treated with insecticides. An effective and efficient alternative to laundering is to simply place bedding, clothing, toys, shoes, backpacks, etc., in a clothes dryer set at medium-to-high heat for 10 to 20 minutes. This can be done in lieu of washing and will kill all bed bug life stages.", "According to textile experts (Drycleaning & Laundry Institute, Laurel, MD), most garments designated as ‘dry-clean only’ (e.g., cotton, wool, silk, linen, rayon, nylon) will not be harmed provided they are dry before being placed in a clothes dryer at a moderate temperature setting. Dry cleaning procedures also kill bed bugs, but there is a risk of infesting the establishment when buggy items are tagged and sorted.", "Items that cannot be placed in a washer or dryer can sometimes be de-infested by wrapping them in plastic and placing them outdoors in a hot, sunny location for at least a day (for example, on pavement or in a closed vehicle parked in the sun). Packing items loosely in garbage bags and elevating objects off the ground helps the heat permeate further, and will make it harder for bugs to find a cool place to hide. Monitoring with a thermometer is prudent to ensure that a temperature of at least 120°F is achieved wherever the bugs may be.", "Bed bugs will also succumb to cold temperatures below 32°F, but the freezing temperatures must be maintained for a longer period (e.g., one to two weeks). Consequently, heating tends to be a better option throughout much of the country. Efforts to rid entire dwellings of bed bugs by raising or lowering the thermostat will be unsuccessful, although pest control firms are able to achieve lethal temperatures with supplemental heaters (see the subsequent section entitled \"Heat Treatments\" for more details).", "Although most furnishings need not be discarded, in some cases this may be necessary. This is especially true of heavily infested beds, sofas and recliners where bugs and eggs often reside in hard-to-reach places. Consequently, pest control firms may recommend such items be discarded, especially when in poor condition. When infested items are discarded, bagging or wrapping them prevents dislodgement of bugs en route to the trash.", "In the case of beds, a more economical option is to encase both the mattress and box spring in a protective cover like those used for allergy relief. Encasements specifically designed to help protect against bed bugs are available through retail or pest control firms. Higher quality ones tend to be more durable and comfortable to sleep on. Once the encasement is installed and zipped shut, any bugs which happen to be inside are entombed and eventually will die. Encasements also help protect newly purchased beds, and make it easier to spot and destroy any bugs residing on the outer surface during subsequent examination. Encasements will not, however, keep bed bugs from crawling onto a bed and biting a sleeping person.", "General housecleaning measures, (e.g. vacuuming floors and surfaces), seldom reach where bed bugs hide. For this reason, repetitive vacuuming by occupants may not be worth the effort, especially compared to other important preparatory activities. Targeted vacuuming of bed bugs and infested harborages, however, can help remove some of the bugs before other treatment measures are undertaken. Bed bugs and especially the eggs can be difficult to dislodge. Optimum results will be achieved by moving and scraping the end of the suction wand along infested areas such as seams and fabric folds of beds and sofas, and the perimeter edge of wall-to-wall carpet. Bed bugs can survive the high speed trip down a vacuum, so it’s important to carefully dispose of the vacuum contents in a sealed trash bag afterwards.", "One trick to make this disposal easier involves using the cut-off end of a nylon stocking (or a knee-high nylon stocking) and a rubber band. Insert the stocking (toe first) into the end of the vacuum suction wand/tube, leaving the opening of the stocking protruding out of the end of the suction wand. Then fold the stocking opening back over the end of the wand and use the rubber band to secure it there. When the vacuum is turned on and the bed bugs are sucked into the tube, they will be trapped in the stocking. Afterwards, carefully remove the rubber band and retrieve the bug-filled stocking. Then secure the end of the stocking with the rubber band and dispose of it.", "Some pest control firms also employ commercial steamers or spot-freezing equipment to treat areas where bed bugs are found or suspected. Used correctly, they kill bugs and eggs on contact. Neither method, however, affords residual protection against bed bugs which may have been missed. Steaming and spot-freezing equipment also have limited ability to penetrate fabric, wood, and other materials where bed bugs often reside.", "Some pest control firms utilize specialized heating equipment to de-infest furnishings, rooms, and entire dwellings. The procedure involves heating up the infested item or area to temperatures lethal to bed bugs. Portable heaters and fans are used to gradually heat the air to about 120 - 130°F while monitoring with strategically placed sensors. By carefully controlling the temperature, bugs and eggs are killed wherever they may be without damaging household items.", "Some preparation is still required (e.g. removal of heat-sensitive items such as aerosol cans, indoor plants and medications), but it is seldom necessary to bag, launder and/or hot dry bedding and clothing since these items will be heated along with other furnishings. Another advantage of heat treatment is that infestations can often be eliminated in one day, rather than over multiple days or weeks. Conversely, heat treatment alone has no lasting (residual) effect should bed bugs be reintroduced into the dwelling. Consequently, some companies recommend concurrently applying residual insecticides. To further minimize reintroduction, occupants are advised to take as few belongings as possible with them while the heat treatment is in progress.", "Heat treatments are an effective way to eliminate bed bugs quickly, but tend to be more costly than conventional treatment methods.", "While the former methods are helpful, insecticides are widely used by most pest control companies. A variety of EPA-registered materials are available formulated as liquids, dusts and aerosols. Baits used to control ants and cockroaches are ineffective in this case since bed bugs must bite and feed on blood. Professional-use insecticides such as Temprid®, Transport® and Phantom® tend to be more effective than bed bug sprays sold by retailers. Bleach, alcohol, cigarette lighters, etc. should NOT be used to control bed bugs. Besides being ineffective, such actions can result in fires and other dangerous outcomes.", "Application entails treating all areas where the bugs are found or tend to hide or crawl. This takes considerable effort and follow-ups are usually needed. Companies typically treat seams, folds and crevices of bed components, chairs and sofas, but usually will not spray the entire sleeping surface or seating area. They also do not spray bed sheets, blankets or clothing, which instead should be hot washed or heated in a dryer.", "Fumigation using a penetrating gas is another way to de-infest dwellings or furnishings, but the procedure is only offered by certain companies. True fumigation is not the same as setting off a total release fogger or ‘bug bomb.’ (It should be noted that bug bombs are considered ineffective in the treatment of bed bugs, and can be quite dangerous if misused.) The fumigation process is technically complex and requires vacating the building for a period of days. The building is then sealed and injected with a lethal gas, usually sulfuryl fluoride. Because the entire building must be vacated, structural fumigation is logistically more challenging with multi-unit buildings such as apartments, than for single family homes. Bed bug fumigations tend to be more common in southern and western states, where the procedure is also used to control certain types of wood-dwelling termites.", "Considering how time-consuming and costly it can be to eradicate bed bugs, it’s prudent to take precautions and avoid infestations in the first place. Householders should be vigilant when acquiring used furnishings, especially beds and couches. Discarded items should be avoided, and secondhand articles should be examined closely before being brought into the home. Look carefully in the folds and seams of furniture for signs of bed bugs (see the previous section entitled \"Description and Habits\" for more details). There is no reason to stop shopping in consignment stores, yard sales, etc., but it would be prudent to run clothing and fabric items through the washer or dryer before storing them in the home. The risk of acquiring bed bugs from items purchased in antique stores would generally be insignificant.", "Discarded beds and couches might be infested and should be left alone. Devices such as the ClimbUp® can be placed under beds and sofas to help monitor for bed bugs. Bugs that crawl into the plastic dishes cannot escape.", "Avoiding bed bugs is most challenging in hotels, apartment buildings, and other places where there are many people, high turnover and ongoing opportunities for introduction of the pests. Periodic, preventive inspection by tenants, housekeeping/maintenance staff, or pest control firms is the best way to detect infestations in their initial stages when they are easiest to control. Visual inspections can be supplemented by using various monitoring devices to capture and reveal bed bugs that may have been overlooked by occupants.", "Business and Leisure Travelers Checking beds for bed bugs was a common practice long ago, especially while traveling. Travelers today should consider doing the same, preferably before unpacking. This would entail examining the bed sheets and seams of the mattress and perhaps box spring for signs of bed bugs, especially along the head (pillow end) of the bed. Experts also remove and check behind headboards since this is a frequent hiding place for bed bugs in hotels. Headboards are heavy and cumbersome, however, and untrained persons should not attempt removal themselves.", "To help guard against bed bugs while traveling, take a moment to inspect beds. A small flashlight is useful for dimly-lit areas.", "Vigilant travelers may also want to elevate suitcases off the floor on a stand, tabletop or other hard surface rather than storing them on the floor or another bed. Hyper-vigilant travelers may further opt to keep belongings in sealed plastic pouches and their suitcase in a zippered tote — however each traveler must decide how cautious they wish to be.", "While encountering bed bugs in hotels is possible, typically only a small number of rooms have problems. If bed bugs are discovered, guests can request another room, preferably in another area of the building, since problems often extend to nearby units. Should you experience itchy welts suggestive of bed bug bites during your stay, it would be prudent upon returning home to place all clothing directly into the washer and/or dryer. Inspecting or vacuuming luggage upon arrival home is less useful since it’s hard to spot bed bugs inside a suitcase. The suitcase itself can either be treated or discarded.", "Caregivers, firefighters, and other service providers are sometimes required to enter and work in bed bug-infested dwellings. In doing so, there is the potential to transport some bugs home or to the workplace. It should be noted that bed bugs do not fly, nor jump onto people/pets as fleas do. During the day, bed bugs usually remain hidden and immobile, becoming more active at night when seeking a host. Consequently, the chance of picking up bed bugs by merely walking into an infested dwelling during the day is unlikely. The risk may increase while providing care but can be lessened by taking some precautions.", "Bring in only what is needed, and avoid sitting or placing coats and other items on beds, floors and sofas where the bugs commonly reside. Essential items can be placed on a tabletop or other hard surface, preferably away from bedrooms and sleeping areas. Better to sit on a hard (non-upholstered) chair than on sofas and recliners. Also try to avoid leaning or brushing against beds and upholstered furniture. If such items are carried out of infested dwellings (e.g., by sanitation workers or firefighters), it’s best to wrap them in plastic or at least not hold them against your body during transport. Emergency Medical (EMS) personnel may need to take additional precautions, such as removing a patient’s bed bug-infested shoes or clothing, or installing plastic sheeting before transporting them in the emergency vehicle.", "As mentioned earlier, applying insect repellent at bedtime will probably not deter bed bugs from biting. When working in severely infested dwellings, there may be some benefit to spraying tops and bottoms of shoes with DEET-based repellents. Those working in bed bug-infested environments may also want to hot wash or run clothing, etc. through a dryer upon returning home or to the office.", "Bed bugs are a growing problem in schools and daycares. Typically they are introduced by students or staff living with an infestation at home. Pinpointing where the bugs exist can be challenging in such environments since there are no beds or sleeping areas for the insects to congregate. (Similar challenges occur when bed bugs are found in offices, libraries and retail stores.) Usually only small numbers of bed bugs are spotted, often on a student’s clothing, backpack, chair or desk. While this does not necessarily confirm that the child’s residence also has bed bugs, the parents should be notified that the home should be inspected, preferably by a professional. Teachers, nurses, and staff should be educated about the bugs and what they look like. Bed bugs should also be considered if a student frequently has reddened itchy welts --but keep in mind such reactions can be for reasons other than bed bugs.", "Bed bug incidents in schools are best handled by knowledgeable pest control firms. Widespread insecticide treatment of classrooms, hallways, buses, etc. is unnecessary, ineffective and imprudent. Effort instead should be spent checking chairs, desks, lockers, coat rooms, etc. in the vicinity of where the bugs were found, and treatment should be focused on those specific areas. Canine inspections can also be useful in finding small numbers of bed bugs in schools and other establishments where there are no beds.", "Bed bug eradication is challenging and it’s prudent to hire a professional when resources allow. However treatment can be expensive, often costing hundreds or thousands of dollars. Those who cannot afford this often must cope with the problem themselves. A useful step that anyone can take to combat bed bugs is to install bed encasements. Covering the mattress and box spring can help eliminate a substantial portion of the bed bug population -- especially if discovered early while most of the bugs are still confined to the bed area. Extra care should be taken when installing budget encasements since these can tear easily, especially on metal bed frames. Ideally both the mattress and box spring should be encased. If only one encasement is possible it’s often best to cover the box spring which is harder to subsequently inspect.", "With practice and a flashlight, nonprofessionals can become proficient in finding and destroying bed bugs. The process is made easier by reducing clutter, especially in bedrooms and sleeping areas. Bugs that are spotted can be removed with a vacuum (see previous discussion), or killed with over-the- counter insecticides labeled for such use. Most bed bug sprays intended for householders have little remaining effect after the spray has dried. Therefore it’s important to initially contact as many of the insects as possible with the spray droplets. Insecticide labels should be read carefully as some bed bug products should not be used on mattresses and seating areas. Some insecticides applied as powders or dusts (e.g., diatomaceous earth) will kill bed bugs although boric acid powder will not. However powders can be messy and difficult to apply, especially by nonprofessionals. Total release foggers (otherwise known as ‘bug bombs’) are ineffective against bed bugs and potentially dangerous when used incorrectly (see University of Kentucky entomology fact sheet Limitations of Home Insect Foggers).", "Insecticide dusts should never be applied this heavy. A light deposit is all that's needed and is best accomplished with a professionally-designed duster.", "Monitoring devices such as the previously mentioned ClimbUp® are useful for confirming the presence of bed bugs when a visual inspection cannot. When installed under bed legs, they also provide a barrier between floor and bed which can potentially reduce bites, especially when beds are pulled slightly away walls and encased.", "The incidence of bed bugs in the United States and in many countries of the world has increased to the point where vigilance is a prudent practice. Some common sense tactics and taking modest precautions can go a long way towards helping avoid infestation.", "CAUTION! Pesticide recommendations in this publication are registered for use in Kentucky, USA ONLY! The use of some products may not be legal in your state or country. Please check with your local county agent or regulatory official before using any pesticide mentioned in this publication." ] }, "parsed_md": "Bed Bugs \| University of Kentucky Entomology\n\n * UK Home\n * College Home\n * Site Index\n * Search\n * People\n * Help\n\n * Entomology Home\n * Research\n * Extension\n * IPM\n * Insect & Pest Info\n * News\n * Directory\n * Internal Forms\n\n##### ENTFACT-636 \| En Español\n\n##### Download Printable Version (PDF)\n\n# BED BUGS\n\n##### by Michael F. Potter, Extension Entomologist University of Kentucky\nCollege of Agriculture\n\nUntil fairly recently, most people (and even pest control professionals) had\nnever seen a bed bug. Bed bug infestations actually used to be very common in\nthe United States before World War II. But with improvements in hygiene, and\nespecially the widespread use of DDT during the 1940s and ‘50s, the bed bugs\nall but vanished. The pests persisted, however, in some areas of the world\nincluding parts of Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Over roughly the past\ndecade, bed bugs have made a dramatic comeback in the U.S.― they’re appearing\nincreasingly in homes, apartments, hotels, health care facilities,\ndormitories, shelters, schools and public transportation. Other places where\nbed bugs sometimes occur include movie theaters, laundries, rental furniture,\nand office buildings. Immigration and international travel have contributed to\nthe resurgence of bed bugs in the U.S. Changes in modern pest control\npractice, less effective insecticides ― and a decrease in societal vigilance ―\nare other factors suspected for the recurrence.\n\n#### Description and Habits\n\nBed bugs are small, brownish, flattened insects that feed solely on the blood\nof animals. Although the common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) prefers feeding on\nhumans, it will also bite other warm-blooded animals, including dogs, cats,\nbirds and rodents. It has done so since ancient times; bed bugs are mentioned\nin medieval European texts and classical Greek writings back to the time of\nAristotle.\n\nAdult bed bug feeding on a human.\n\nAdult bed bugs are about 3/16” long and reddish-brown, with oval-shaped,\nflattened bodies. They are sometimes mistaken for ticks, cockroaches, carpet\nbeetles or other household insects. The immature bed bugs (nymphs) resemble\nthe adults, but are smaller and lighter in color. Bed bugs do not fly, and\nthey don’t jump like fleas do ― but they can crawl rapidly over floors, walls,\nceilings and other surfaces. Adult females lay their eggs in secluded places,\ndepositing 1, 2 or more eggs per day, potentially hundreds during their\nlifetime. The eggs are tiny (about the size of a dust spec), whitish and hard\nto see without magnification, especially on light-colored surfaces. When first\nlaid, the eggs are sticky, causing them to adhere to surfaces. At room\ntemperatures, bed bug eggs hatch in about a week. Newly emerged nymphs are\nstraw-colored and no bigger than a pinhead.\n\nAdults, nymphs, eggs, shed skins, and fecal spots on a mattress.\n\nAs bed bugs grow they molt, shedding their skin five times before reaching\nmaturity. A blood meal is needed between each successive molt. Adult females\nalso must feed in order to lay eggs. Under favorable conditions (70-80°F), the\nbugs can mature fully in as little as a month, producing multiple generations\nper year. Cooler temperatures or limited access to blood prolong the\ndevelopment time.\n\nBed bugs are very resilient. Nymphs and adults can persist months without\nfeeding which is unusual for most insects. The ability to survive without a\nblood meal is longer at cooler temperatures ― potentially up to a year or\nlonger at 55°F or less. In temperature-controlled buildings, a more typical\nduration is about 2 to 6 months. Consequently, it is usually impractical to\nleave buildings unoccupied in hopes of ‘starving out’ an infestation. When\ninfested dwellings such as apartments are vacated, bed bugs often disperse to\nnearby units, or reduce their activity until the unit is reoccupied.\n\nBed bugs are active mainly at night. During the daytime, they prefer to hide\nclose to where people sleep. Their flattened bodies enable them to fit into\ntiny crevices--especially those associated with mattresses, box springs, bed\nframes and headboards. Bed bugs do not have nests like ants or bees, but do\ntend to congregate in habitual hiding places. Characteristically, these areas\nare marked by dark spotting and staining, which is the dried excrement of the\nbugs. Also present will be hatched and un-hatched eggs, the tannish shed skins\nof maturing nymphs, and the bugs themselves. Another possible sign are rusty\nor reddish smears on bed sheets or mattresses from crushed engorged bed bugs.\nAlthough it’s often stated that bed bugs have a telltale “buggy” odor, the\nsmell is seldom evident except in extreme infestations and should not be\nrelied upon for detection.\n\nDark spots on mattress and box spring are a telltale sign of bed bugs\n\nBed bugs prefer to hide close to where they feed, but if necessary will crawl\nseveral feet to obtain a meal. Initially the bugs tend to be situated around\nsleeping areas, i.e., beds, couches and recliners. If infestations are allowed\nto persist, they also may disperse to other locations within the dwelling\nmaking elimination more difficult.\n\n#### Bites and Health Concerns\n\nBed bugs usually bite people at night while they are sleeping. Hungry bed bugs\nmay also feed during the daytime, especially if this is when the occupant\nnormally sleeps. They feed by piercing the skin with an elongated beak through\nwhich they withdraw blood. Engorgement of the bed bug takes roughly three to\n10 minutes, but because the bite is painless, the person seldom realizes they\nare being bitten. Bed bugs normally do not reside on people like head or body\nlice do; instead, immediately after feeding, bed bugs crawl to a secluded\nlocation to digest their meal. Symptoms after being bitten by bed bugs vary\nfrom person to person. Many develop an itchy red welt within a day or so of\nthe bite. Others have little or no reaction. Sometimes the reaction is delayed\ndays or even weeks after the actual bite occurs, which can make it difficult\nto determine where or when bites actually occurred. Studies conducted in bed\nbug-infested apartments suggest about 30 percent of people do not react even\nwhen bitten repeatedly over time, and there is still higher incidence of non-\nreactivity among the elderly. Unlike flea bites, which occur mainly around the\nlower legs and ankles, bed bugs feed on any skin exposed while sleeping (face,\nneck, shoulders, back, arms, legs, etc.). The welts and itching are often\nwrongly attributed to other causes, such as mosquitoes. For these reasons,\ninfestations may go a long time unnoticed, and can become quite large before\nbeing detected.\n\nThe likelihood of bed bugs increases if the affected individual has been\ntraveling, or if they have acquired used beds or furnishings before symptoms\nstarted to appear. Bed bugs also are suspect if you wake up with itchy welts\nyou did not have when you went to sleep. It’s important to recognize, however,\nthat not all bite-like reactions are due to bed bugs. Confirmation requires\nfinding and identifying the bed bugs, shed skins, fecal spots, etc., which\noften requires the help of a professional. (Other possible sources of\nirritation that may be mistaken for bed bugs are discussed in University of\nKentucky entomology fact sheet Invisible Itches: Insect and Non-Insect\nCauses).\n\nA common concern with bed bugs is whether or not they transmit diseases.\nAlthough bed bugs can harbor various pathogens, transmission to humans has not\nbeen proven and is considered unlikely. Their medical significance is most\ncommonly attributed to itching and inflammation from their bites.\nAntihistamines and corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce allergic\nreactions, and antiseptic or antibiotic ointments to prevent infection. Though\nnot known to carry diseases, bed bugs can substantially reduce quality of life\nby causing discomfort, sleeplessness, anxiety, and embarrassment. According to\nsome health experts, the added stress from living with bed bugs can have a\nsignificant impact on the emotional health and well-being of certain\nindividuals.\n\nConventional insect repellents, like those used to deter ticks and mosquitoes,\ndo not appear to be as effective against bed bugs. Therefore, attempting to\navoid being bitten by applying insect repellent at bedtime is not recommended.\nSleeping with the lights on is also not likely to deter hungry bed bugs, as\nthey will adjust their feeding cycle to the host’s sleeping patterns.\n\n#### How Infestations Originate\n\nIt often seems that bed bugs arise from nowhere. The bugs are efficient\nhitchhikers and are usually transported into dwellings on luggage, clothing,\nbeds, furniture, and other items. This is a particular risk for hotels and\napartments, where turnover of occupants is constant. Bed bugs are small and\nagile, escaping detection after crawling into suitcases, backpacks and\nbelongings. Acquiring secondhand beds, couches and furniture is another way\nthat the bugs are transported into buildings. Bed bugs also can be carried in\non one’s clothing, shoes or wheelchair. Once bed bugs are introduced, they can\ncrawl from room to room or floor to floor. They can also be transported\nthroughout buildings on people and their belongings.\n\nUnlike cockroaches and flies that feed on filth, there is often no\nrelationship between bed bugs and cleanliness. Since the bugs feed solely on\nblood, pristine dwellings can be as vulnerable to infestation as are places of\nsqualor. That said, poverty and privation can lead to increased risk of bed\nbug problems, as can the inability to hire a professional exterminator.\n\nSome bed bug species are parasites of bats or birds, and may bite people if\nthe wild hosts are no longer available. Although similar in overall\nappearance, the species of bed bugs that normally feed on bats, swallows,\nchimney swifts, pigeons or other wild hosts can be differentiated from those\nthat prefer humans. Entomologists and knowledgeable pest managers can make\nthis determination. If bat bugs or bird bugs are present, roosting and nesting\nsites should be the primary focus, and the animals should be removed and\nexcluded from the building.\n\n#### Controlling Infestations\n\nBed bugs are challenging to eradicate. Since they can hide in so many places,\ninspections must be thorough and elimination is not always a certainty.\nWhenever resources allow, it’s prudent to enlist the services of a\nprofessional. Experienced pest controllers know where to look for bed bugs,\nand have an assortment of tools at their disposal. Nonetheless, owners and\noccupants can assist the professional in several important ways. Affording\naccess to all living areas is crucial, and excess clutter will need to be\nremoved. Belongings strewn about rooms offer many places for the bugs to hide,\nand impede inspection and treatment. Since bed bugs can disperse throughout a\nbuilding, it often will be necessary to inspect adjoining rooms and apartments\nas well.\n\n#### Where They Hide\n\nBed bugs can live in almost any crevice or protected location. The most common\nplace to find them is the bed or where people sleep. This is especially true\nduring the early stages of a problem. As infestations grow larger, the bugs\ntend to move beyond beds into other locations making control more difficult.\n\nBed bugs most often congregate along seams and edges of mattresses and box\nsprings. Blackish spots are excrement.\n\nBed bugs often hide in seams, folds and crevices of mattresses, box springs,\nbed frames and headboards. A thorough inspection requires dismantling the bed\nso that upper and lower seams and surfaces can be examined. Things to look for\nare the bugs themselves, shed skins of the nymphs (immature bed bugs), and the\nblackish fecal spots. The dark spots of dried bed bug excrement are often\npresent along mattress seams or wherever the bugs have resided. Box springs\nafford many places for bed bugs to hide, especially along the upper seams and\nunderneath, where the bottom edge of the box rests on the frame. If an\nunderlying dust cover is present, it may have to be removed to gain access for\ninspection and possible treatment. Successful treatment of mattresses and box\nsprings can be difficult, however, and infested ones may need to be discarded\nor encased in a protective cover.\n\nCracks and crevices of bed frames should also be examined, especially if the\nframe is wood. (Bed bugs have an affinity for wood and fabric more so than\nmetal or plastic.) Wooden support slats, if present, should be removed and\nexamined since bed bugs often congregate where the ends rest on the frame.\nScrew holes, knots and other recesses are also common hiding places.\nHeadboards secured to walls should be removed and inspected. In hotels, the\narea behind the headboard is often the first place that bed bugs become\nestablished. Bed bugs also frequently hide within items stored under beds.\n\nUpholstered chairs, recliners and sofas are typically the next most likely\narea for bed bugs, and should be examined carefully along seams, skirts and\nfolds of fabric. Sofas and recliners can be major bed bug hotspots, especially\nwhen used for sleeping. Like beds, they can be difficult to treat and\nsometimes may need to be discarded.\n\nBed bugs also congregate along seams of sofas and recliners. Photo at right\nshows bugs hiding near a recessed screw under a night stand (note the presence\nof fecal spots).\n\nNightstands and dressers may need to be emptied and examined inside and out,\nand tipped over to inspect the woodwork underneath. Oftentimes the bugs will\nbe hiding in cracks, corners, and recesses. Other common bed bug hiding places\ninclude: along and under the edge of wall-to-wall carpeting, especially behind\nbeds and sofas; cracks in wood molding; ceiling-wall junctures; behind wall-\nmounted pictures, mirrors, outlets and switch plates; under loose wallpaper;\nclothing and clutter within closets; and inside clocks, phones, televisions\nand smoke detectors.\n\nBed bugs often reside along baseboards. Photo at right shows eggs, nymphs,\nadults and fecal spots near a carpet edge.\n\nBed bugs tend to congregate, but it’s also common to find a single bug or some\neggs here and there. A thorough inspection and treatment may take up to\nseveral hours. Some companies use specially trained dogs to assist in finding\nsmall dispersed infestations, especially in such places as hotels, schools,\nlibraries and office buildings. When properly trained, bed bug detection dogs\ncan be quite effective. Relatively few companies are routinely using them,\nhowever, due to the expense of training and maintaining such animals.\nReliability of some of the dogs is also being questioned as more enter the\nmarket.\n\n#### Preparing for Treatment\n\nPreparing for bed bug treatment is tedious yet important. Very comprehensive\npreparation is necessary when infestations are heavy and the bugs are widely\ndispersed. More limited prep may be adequate for light infestations since at\nthese levels the bed bugs typically are more confined to sleeping areas (beds,\nsofas, and recliners). Pest control firms have their own policies, however,\nregarding preparation requirements which may also depend on the manner of\ntreatment.\n\nSome firms want beds stripped and furniture moved before they arrive, while\nother firms prefer to inspect first and perform these tasks themselves.\nClutter and belongings on floors (especially beneath beds) must be removed\nsince they impede treatment and afford additional places for bugs to hide.\nBedding and garments normally will need to be laundered and/or hot dried\n(120°F minimum) since they cannot be treated with insecticides. An effective\nand efficient alternative to laundering is to simply place bedding, clothing,\ntoys, shoes, backpacks, etc., in a clothes dryer set at medium-to-high heat\nfor 10 to 20 minutes. This can be done in lieu of washing and will kill all\nbed bug life stages.\n\nAccording to textile experts (Drycleaning & Laundry Institute, Laurel, MD),\nmost garments designated as ‘dry-clean only’ (e.g., cotton, wool, silk, linen,\nrayon, nylon) will not be harmed provided they are dry before being placed in\na clothes dryer at a moderate temperature setting. Dry cleaning procedures\nalso kill bed bugs, but there is a risk of infesting the establishment when\nbuggy items are tagged and sorted.\n\nItems that cannot be placed in a washer or dryer can sometimes be de-infested\nby wrapping them in plastic and placing them outdoors in a hot, sunny location\nfor at least a day (for example, on pavement or in a closed vehicle parked in\nthe sun). Packing items loosely in garbage bags and elevating objects off the\nground helps the heat permeate further, and will make it harder for bugs to\nfind a cool place to hide. Monitoring with a thermometer is prudent to ensure\nthat a temperature of at least 120°F is achieved wherever the bugs may be.\n\nBed bugs will also succumb to cold temperatures below 32°F, but the freezing\ntemperatures must be maintained for a longer period (e.g., one to two weeks).\nConsequently, heating tends to be a better option throughout much of the\ncountry. Efforts to rid entire dwellings of bed bugs by raising or lowering\nthe thermostat will be unsuccessful, although pest control firms are able to\nachieve lethal temperatures with supplemental heaters (see the subsequent\nsection entitled \"Heat Treatments\" for more details).\n\n#### Discarding or Encasement\n\nAlthough most furnishings need not be discarded, in some cases this may be\nnecessary. This is especially true of heavily infested beds, sofas and\nrecliners where bugs and eggs often reside in hard-to-reach places.\nConsequently, pest control firms may recommend such items be discarded,\nespecially when in poor condition. When infested items are discarded, bagging\nor wrapping them prevents dislodgement of bugs en route to the trash.\n\nIn the case of beds, a more economical option is to encase both the mattress\nand box spring in a protective cover like those used for allergy relief.\nEncasements specifically designed to help protect against bed bugs are\navailable through retail or pest control firms. Higher quality ones tend to be\nmore durable and comfortable to sleep on. Once the encasement is installed and\nzipped shut, any bugs which happen to be inside are entombed and eventually\nwill die. Encasements also help protect newly purchased beds, and make it\neasier to spot and destroy any bugs residing on the outer surface during\nsubsequent examination. Encasements will not, however, keep bed bugs from\ncrawling onto a bed and biting a sleeping person.\n\nEncasements are an economical alternative to discarding infested beds.\n\n#### Vacuuming, Steaming, Freezing\n\nGeneral housecleaning measures, (e.g. vacuuming floors and surfaces), seldom\nreach where bed bugs hide. For this reason, repetitive vacuuming by occupants\nmay not be worth the effort, especially compared to other important\npreparatory activities. Targeted vacuuming of bed bugs and infested\nharborages, however, can help remove some of the bugs before other treatment\nmeasures are undertaken. Bed bugs and especially the eggs can be difficult to\ndislodge. Optimum results will be achieved by moving and scraping the end of\nthe suction wand along infested areas such as seams and fabric folds of beds\nand sofas, and the perimeter edge of wall-to-wall carpet. Bed bugs can survive\nthe high speed trip down a vacuum, so it’s important to carefully dispose of\nthe vacuum contents in a sealed trash bag afterwards.\n\nOne trick to make this disposal easier involves using the cut-off end of a\nnylon stocking (or a knee-high nylon stocking) and a rubber band. Insert the\nstocking (toe first) into the end of the vacuum suction wand/tube, leaving the\nopening of the stocking protruding out of the end of the suction wand. Then\nfold the stocking opening back over the end of the wand and use the rubber\nband to secure it there. When the vacuum is turned on and the bed bugs are\nsucked into the tube, they will be trapped in the stocking. Afterwards,\ncarefully remove the rubber band and retrieve the bug-filled stocking. Then\nsecure the end of the stocking with the rubber band and dispose of it.\n\nSome pest control firms also employ commercial steamers or spot-freezing\nequipment to treat areas where bed bugs are found or suspected. Used\ncorrectly, they kill bugs and eggs on contact. Neither method, however,\naffords residual protection against bed bugs which may have been missed.\nSteaming and spot-freezing equipment also have limited ability to penetrate\nfabric, wood, and other materials where bed bugs often reside.\n\nSteaming (left) and spot-freezing (right) kill bugs and eggs on contact but\nafford no lasting protection\n\n#### Heat Treatments\n\nSome pest control firms utilize specialized heating equipment to de-infest\nfurnishings, rooms, and entire dwellings. The procedure involves heating up\nthe infested item or area to temperatures lethal to bed bugs. Portable heaters\nand fans are used to gradually heat the air to about 120 - 130°F while\nmonitoring with strategically placed sensors. By carefully controlling the\ntemperature, bugs and eggs are killed wherever they may be without damaging\nhousehold items.\n\nSome preparation is still required (e.g. removal of heat-sensitive items such\nas aerosol cans, indoor plants and medications), but it is seldom necessary to\nbag, launder and/or hot dry bedding and clothing since these items will be\nheated along with other furnishings. Another advantage of heat treatment is\nthat infestations can often be eliminated in one day, rather than over\nmultiple days or weeks. Conversely, heat treatment alone has no lasting\n(residual) effect should bed bugs be reintroduced into the dwelling.\nConsequently, some companies recommend concurrently applying residual\ninsecticides. To further minimize reintroduction, occupants are advised to\ntake as few belongings as possible with them while the heat treatment is in\nprogress.\n\nHeat treatments are an effective way to eliminate bed bugs quickly, but tend\nto be more costly than conventional treatment methods.\n\nHeat treatments require specialized training and equipment, and may be more\ncostly than conventional approaches relying principally on insecticides.\n\n#### Insecticides\n\nWhile the former methods are helpful, insecticides are widely used by most\npest control companies. A variety of EPA-registered materials are available\nformulated as liquids, dusts and aerosols. Baits used to control ants and\ncockroaches are ineffective in this case since bed bugs must bite and feed on\nblood. Professional-use insecticides such as Temprid®, Transport® and Phantom®\ntend to be more effective than bed bug sprays sold by retailers. Bleach,\nalcohol, cigarette lighters, etc. should NOT be used to control bed bugs.\nBesides being ineffective, such actions can result in fires and other\ndangerous outcomes.\n\nApplication entails treating all areas where the bugs are found or tend to\nhide or crawl. This takes considerable effort and follow-ups are usually\nneeded. Companies typically treat seams, folds and crevices of bed components,\nchairs and sofas, but usually will not spray the entire sleeping surface or\nseating area. They also do not spray bed sheets, blankets or clothing, which\ninstead should be hot washed or heated in a dryer.\n\nFumigation using a penetrating gas is another way to de-infest dwellings or\nfurnishings, but the procedure is only offered by certain companies. True\nfumigation is not the same as setting off a total release fogger or ‘bug\nbomb.’ (It should be noted that bug bombs are considered ineffective in the\ntreatment of bed bugs, and can be quite dangerous if misused.) The fumigation\nprocess is technically complex and requires vacating the building for a period\nof days. The building is then sealed and injected with a lethal gas, usually\nsulfuryl fluoride. Because the entire building must be vacated, structural\nfumigation is logistically more challenging with multi-unit buildings such as\napartments, than for single family homes. Bed bug fumigations tend to be more\ncommon in southern and western states, where the procedure is also used to\ncontrol certain types of wood-dwelling termites.\n\n#### Preventing Infestations\n\nConsidering how time-consuming and costly it can be to eradicate bed bugs,\nit’s prudent to take precautions and avoid infestations in the first place.\nHouseholders should be vigilant when acquiring used furnishings, especially\nbeds and couches. Discarded items should be avoided, and secondhand articles\nshould be examined closely before being brought into the home. Look carefully\nin the folds and seams of furniture for signs of bed bugs (see the previous\nsection entitled \"Description and Habits\" for more details). There is no\nreason to stop shopping in consignment stores, yard sales, etc., but it would\nbe prudent to run clothing and fabric items through the washer or dryer before\nstoring them in the home. The risk of acquiring bed bugs from items purchased\nin antique stores would generally be insignificant.\n\nDiscarded beds and couches might be infested and should be left alone. Devices\nsuch as the ClimbUp® can be placed under beds and sofas to help monitor for\nbed bugs. Bugs that crawl into the plastic dishes cannot escape.\n\nAvoiding bed bugs is most challenging in hotels, apartment buildings, and\nother places where there are many people, high turnover and ongoing\nopportunities for introduction of the pests. Periodic, preventive inspection\nby tenants, housekeeping/maintenance staff, or pest control firms is the best\nway to detect infestations in their initial stages when they are easiest to\ncontrol. Visual inspections can be supplemented by using various monitoring\ndevices to capture and reveal bed bugs that may have been overlooked by\noccupants.\n\n#### Additional Tips for At-Risk Groups\n\nBusiness and Leisure Travelers Checking beds for bed bugs was a common\npractice long ago, especially while traveling. Travelers today should consider\ndoing the same, preferably before unpacking. This would entail examining the\nbed sheets and seams of the mattress and perhaps box spring for signs of bed\nbugs, especially along the head (pillow end) of the bed. Experts also remove\nand check behind headboards since this is a frequent hiding place for bed bugs\nin hotels. Headboards are heavy and cumbersome, however, and untrained persons\nshould not attempt removal themselves.\n\nTo help guard against bed bugs while traveling, take a moment to inspect beds.\nA small flashlight is useful for dimly-lit areas.\n\nVigilant travelers may also want to elevate suitcases off the floor on a\nstand, tabletop or other hard surface rather than storing them on the floor or\nanother bed. Hyper-vigilant travelers may further opt to keep belongings in\nsealed plastic pouches and their suitcase in a zippered tote — however each\ntraveler must decide how cautious they wish to be.\n\nWhile encountering bed bugs in hotels is possible, typically only a small\nnumber of rooms have problems. If bed bugs are discovered, guests can request\nanother room, preferably in another area of the building, since problems often\nextend to nearby units. Should you experience itchy welts suggestive of bed\nbug bites during your stay, it would be prudent upon returning home to place\nall clothing directly into the washer and/or dryer. Inspecting or vacuuming\nluggage upon arrival home is less useful since it’s hard to spot bed bugs\ninside a suitcase. The suitcase itself can either be treated or discarded.\n\nSocial Service and Emergency Workers\n\nCaregivers, firefighters, and other service providers are sometimes required\nto enter and work in bed bug-infested dwellings. In doing so, there is the\npotential to transport some bugs home or to the workplace. It should be noted\nthat bed bugs do not fly, nor jump onto people/pets as fleas do. During the\nday, bed bugs usually remain hidden and immobile, becoming more active at\nnight when seeking a host. Consequently, the chance of picking up bed bugs by\nmerely walking into an infested dwelling during the day is unlikely. The risk\nmay increase while providing care but can be lessened by taking some\nprecautions.\n\nBring in only what is needed, and avoid sitting or placing coats and other\nitems on beds, floors and sofas where the bugs commonly reside. Essential\nitems can be placed on a tabletop or other hard surface, preferably away from\nbedrooms and sleeping areas. Better to sit on a hard (non-upholstered) chair\nthan on sofas and recliners. Also try to avoid leaning or brushing against\nbeds and upholstered furniture. If such items are carried out of infested\ndwellings (e.g., by sanitation workers or firefighters), it’s best to wrap\nthem in plastic or at least not hold them against your body during transport.\nEmergency Medical (EMS) personnel may need to take additional precautions,\nsuch as removing a patient’s bed bug-infested shoes or clothing, or installing\nplastic sheeting before transporting them in the emergency vehicle.\n\nAs mentioned earlier, applying insect repellent at bedtime will probably not\ndeter bed bugs from biting. When working in severely infested dwellings, there\nmay be some benefit to spraying tops and bottoms of shoes with DEET-based\nrepellents. Those working in bed bug-infested environments may also want to\nhot wash or run clothing, etc. through a dryer upon returning home or to the\noffice.\n\nSchools and Daycares\n\nBed bugs are a growing problem in schools and daycares. Typically they are\nintroduced by students or staff living with an infestation at home.\nPinpointing where the bugs exist can be challenging in such environments since\nthere are no beds or sleeping areas for the insects to congregate. (Similar\nchallenges occur when bed bugs are found in offices, libraries and retail\nstores.) Usually only small numbers of bed bugs are spotted, often on a\nstudent’s clothing, backpack, chair or desk. While this does not necessarily\nconfirm that the child’s residence also has bed bugs, the parents should be\nnotified that the home should be inspected, preferably by a professional.\nTeachers, nurses, and staff should be educated about the bugs and what they\nlook like. Bed bugs should also be considered if a student frequently has\nreddened itchy welts --but keep in mind such reactions can be for reasons\nother than bed bugs.\n\nBed bug incidents in schools are best handled by knowledgeable pest control\nfirms. Widespread insecticide treatment of classrooms, hallways, buses, etc.\nis unnecessary, ineffective and imprudent. Effort instead should be spent\nchecking chairs, desks, lockers, coat rooms, etc. in the vicinity of where the\nbugs were found, and treatment should be focused on those specific areas.\nCanine inspections can also be useful in finding small numbers of bed bugs in\nschools and other establishments where there are no beds.\n\nThose Who Cannot Afford a Professional\n\nBed bug eradication is challenging and it’s prudent to hire a professional\nwhen resources allow. However treatment can be expensive, often costing\nhundreds or thousands of dollars. Those who cannot afford this often must cope\nwith the problem themselves. A useful step that anyone can take to combat bed\nbugs is to install bed encasements. Covering the mattress and box spring can\nhelp eliminate a substantial portion of the bed bug population -- especially\nif discovered early while most of the bugs are still confined to the bed area.\nExtra care should be taken when installing budget encasements since these can\ntear easily, especially on metal bed frames. Ideally both the mattress and box\nspring should be encased. If only one encasement is possible it’s often best\nto cover the box spring which is harder to subsequently inspect.\n\nA torn encasement may no longer be effective.\n\nWith practice and a flashlight, nonprofessionals can become proficient in\nfinding and destroying bed bugs. The process is made easier by reducing\nclutter, especially in bedrooms and sleeping areas. Bugs that are spotted can\nbe removed with a vacuum (see previous discussion), or killed with over-the-\ncounter insecticides labeled for such use. Most bed bug sprays intended for\nhouseholders have little remaining effect after the spray has dried. Therefore\nit’s important to initially contact as many of the insects as possible with\nthe spray droplets. Insecticide labels should be read carefully as some bed\nbug products should not be used on mattresses and seating areas. Some\ninsecticides applied as powders or dusts (e.g., diatomaceous earth) will kill\nbed bugs although boric acid powder will not. However powders can be messy and\ndifficult to apply, especially by nonprofessionals. Total release foggers\n(otherwise known as ‘bug bombs’) are ineffective against bed bugs and\npotentially dangerous when used incorrectly (see University of Kentucky\nentomology fact sheet Limitations of Home Insect Foggers).\n\nInsecticide dusts should never be applied this heavy. A light deposit is all\nthat's needed and is best accomplished with a professionally-designed duster.\n\nMonitoring devices such as the previously mentioned ClimbUp® are useful for\nconfirming the presence of bed bugs when a visual inspection cannot. When\ninstalled under bed legs, they also provide a barrier between floor and bed\nwhich can potentially reduce bites, especially when beds are pulled slightly\naway walls and encased.\n\nThe incidence of bed bugs in the United States and in many countries of the\nworld has increased to the point where vigilance is a prudent practice. Some\ncommon sense tactics and taking modest precautions can go a long way towards\nhelping avoid infestation.\n\nOriginal: 10/96 Revised: 5/12\n\nCAUTION! Pesticide recommendations in this publication are registered for use\nin Kentucky, USA ONLY! The use of some products may not be legal in your state\nor country. Please check with your local county agent or regulatory official\nbefore using any pesticide mentioned in this publication.\n\nOf course, ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS FOR SAFE USE OF ANY\nPESTICIDE!\n\nPhotos: M. 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Impale the tiny buggers!", "For centuries, eastern Europeans, before the widespread application of pesticides such as DDT, would scatter the leaves from kidney bean plants around their beds as traps. In the morning the leaves would be covered with red dots, where the microscopic hairs on the leaves would have hooked the legs of a bedbug, stopping the creature in its munching little tracks.", "The folklore remedy would then have you burn the bug-encrusted greenery and reapply until the problem is gone. And while leaves on the floor is fine, sleeping with them in bed may result in an itch-factor that could be just as uncomfortable as the bites from the bugs.", "Now that bedbugs have become resistant to pesticides — and other remedies such as freezing, extreme heating, and vacuuming are either expensive or unreliable — the old methods are being put to the scientific test under an electron microscope.", "Bedbug locomotion specialist Catherine Loudon of the University of California, Irvine, is working with a team of entomologists to develop a synthetic mimic of the bean plant leaves. The hairs, known botanically as trichomes, on the leaves attack the bugs’ legs at their weakest points.", "“The areas where they appear to be pierceable,” Loudon told the New York Times, “are not the legs themselves. It’s where they bend, where it’s thin. That’s where they get pierced.”", "The team published their study of microfabricated materials that resemble the geometry of the hooking leaf hairs today in The Journal of the Royal Society Interface. But still, “the synthetic surfaces snag the bedbugs temporarily but do not yet stop them as effectively as real leaves,” they reported in a press release.", "“Nature is a hard act to follow, but the benefits could be enormous,” reported co-author Michael Potter of the University of Kentucky. With the synthetic materials the bugs can walk 39 steps with only a momentary shake of the leg when snagged (view video here). The actual leaves not only snag put pierce the bug joints after only six steps (view video here).", "The team plans to continue their efforts to make a better replacement to what nature currently provides. As they wrote in their study, “With bedbug populations skyrocketing throughout the world and resistance to pesticides widespread, bio-inspired microfabrication techniques have the potential to harness the bedbug-entrapping power of natural leaf surfaces.”", "IMAGE: Bedbug (left) on bean leaf; and (right) a bedbug leg trapped by tiny, hairlike trichomes on a the leaf’s surface. 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Impale the tiny buggers!\n\nFor centuries, eastern Europeans, before the widespread application of\npesticides such as DDT, would scatter the leaves from kidney bean plants\naround their beds as traps. In the morning the leaves would be covered with\nred dots, where the microscopic hairs on the leaves would have hooked the legs\nof a bedbug, stopping the creature in its munching little tracks.\n\nThe folklore remedy would then have you burn the bug-encrusted greenery and\nreapply until the problem is gone. And while leaves on the floor is fine,\nsleeping with them in bed may result in an itch-factor that could be just as\nuncomfortable as the bites from the bugs.\n\nNEWS: Thai Tourists Died from Bedbug Pesticide\n\nNow that bedbugs have become resistant to pesticides — and other remedies such\nas freezing, extreme heating, and vacuuming are either expensive or unreliable\n— the old methods are being put to the scientific test under an electron\nmicroscope.\n\nBedbug locomotion specialist Catherine Loudon of the University of California,\nIrvine, is working with a team of entomologists to develop a synthetic mimic\nof the bean plant leaves. The hairs, known botanically as trichomes, on the\nleaves attack the bugs’ legs at their weakest points.\n\n“The areas where they appear to be pierceable,” Loudon told the New York\nTimes, “are not the legs themselves. It’s where they bend, where it’s thin.\nThat’s where they get pierced.”\n\nVIDEO: Top 5 U.S. Cities for Bed Bugs\n\nThe team published their study of microfabricated materials that resemble the\ngeometry of the hooking leaf hairs today in The Journal of the Royal Society\nInterface. But still, “the synthetic surfaces snag the bedbugs temporarily but\ndo not yet stop them as effectively as real leaves,” they reported in a press\nrelease.\n\n“Nature is a hard act to follow, but the benefits could be enormous,” reported\nco-author Michael Potter of the University of Kentucky. With the synthetic\nmaterials the bugs can walk 39 steps with only a momentary shake of the leg\nwhen snagged (view video here). The actual leaves not only snag put pierce the\nbug joints after only six steps (view video here).\n\nThe team plans to continue their efforts to make a better replacement to what\nnature currently provides. 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The number-one nonfiction\nmedia company.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www2.epa.gov/bedbugs/top-ten-tips-prevent-or-control-bed-bugs", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20150811061200/http://www2.epa.gov/bedbugs/top-ten-tips-prevent-or-control-bed-bugs", "parsed_text": { "title": "Top Ten Tips to Prevent or Control Bed Bugs", "passages": [ "You can compare your insect to the pictures on our Identifying bed bugs Web page or show it to your local extension agent. (Extension agents are trained in pest control issues and know your local area.)", "It can be difficult to eliminate bed bugs, but it’s not impossible. Don’t throw out all of your things because most of them can be treated and saved. Throwing stuff out is expensive, may spread the bed bugs to other people's homes and could cause more stress.", "Be comprehensive in your approach. Try other things first. Integrated pest management (IPM) techniques may reduce the number of bed bugs and limit your contact with pesticides. If pesticides are needed, always follow label directions or hire a professional. There is help available to learn about treatment options. (4 pp, 480 K, About PDF) Exit", "A cluttered home provides more places for bed bugs to hide and makes locating and treating them harder. If bed bugs are in your mattress, using special bed bug covers (encasements) on your mattress and box springs makes it harder for bed bugs to get to you while you sleep. Leave the encasements on for a year. Be sure to buy a product that has been tested for bed bugs and is strong enough to last for the full year without tearing.", "This reduces the number of bed bugs. Bed bugs and their eggs can hide in laundry containers/hampers Remember to clean them when you do the laundry.", "While freezing can kill bed bugs, temperatures must remain very low for a long time. Home freezers may not be cold enough to kill bed bugs; always use a thermometer to accurately check the temperature. Putting things outside in freezing temperatures could kill bed bugs, but there are many factors that can affect the success of this method.", "Raising the indoor temperature with the thermostat or space heaters won’t do the job. Special equipment and very high temperatures are necessary for successful heat treatment. Black plastic bags in the sun might work to kill bed bugs in luggage or small items, if the contents become hot enough. Bed bugs die when their body temperatures reaches 45°C (113°F). To kill bed bugs with heat, the room or container must be even hotter to ensure sustained heat reaches the bugs no matter where they are hiding", "Bed bugs are good hitchhikers. If you throw out a mattress or furniture that has bed bugs in it, you should slash or in some way destroy it so that no one else takes it and gets bed bugs.", "Thorough vacuuming can get rid of some of your bed bugs. Carefully vacuum rugs, floors, upholstered furniture, bed frames, under beds, around bed legs, and all cracks and crevices around the room. Change the bag after each use so the bed bugs can’t escape. Place the used bag in a tightly sealed plastic bag and in an outside garbage bin.", "Hiring an experienced, responsible pest control professional can increase your chance of success in getting rid of bed bugs. If you hire an expert, be sure it’s a company with a good reputation and request that it use an IPM approach. Contact your state pesticide agency for guidance about hiring professional pest control companies. Also, EPA's Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety provides information about IPM approaches, how to choose a pest control company, safe handling of pesticides, and emergency information." ] }, "parsed_md": "Top Ten Tips to Prevent or Control Bed Bugs \| Bed Bugs: Get Them Out and Keep\nThem Out \| US EPA\n\nJump to main content\n\n# EPA\n\nUnited States Environmental Protection Agency\n\n## Bed Bugs\n\n * * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Google+\n * Pinterest\n\n * Contact Us\n\n## You are here:\n\nEPA Home » Bed Bugs » Top Ten Tips to Prevent or Control Bed Bugs\n\n# Top Ten Tips to Prevent or Control Bed Bugs\n\n## Related Information\n\nBed bugs tips (to print)\n\n 1. ## Make sure you really have bed bugs, not fleas, ticks or other insects.\n\nYou can compare your insect to the pictures on our Identifying bed bugs Web\npage or show it to your local extension agent. (Extension agents are trained\nin pest control issues and know your local area.)\n\n 2. ## Don't panic!\n\nIt can be difficult to eliminate bed bugs, but it’s not impossible. Don’t\nthrow out all of your things because most of them can be treated and saved.\nThrowing stuff out is expensive, may spread the bed bugs to other people's\nhomes and could cause more stress.\n\n 3. ## Think through your treatment options -- Don't immediately reach for the spray can.\n\nBe comprehensive in your approach. Try other things first. Integrated pest\nmanagement (IPM) techniques may reduce the number of bed bugs and limit your\ncontact with pesticides. If pesticides are needed, always follow label\ndirections or hire a professional. There is help available to learn about\ntreatment options. (4 pp, 480 K, About PDF) Exit\n\n 4. ## Reduce the number of hiding places -- Clean up the clutter.\n\nA cluttered home provides more places for bed bugs to hide and makes locating\nand treating them harder. If bed bugs are in your mattress, using special bed\nbug covers (encasements) on your mattress and box springs makes it harder for\nbed bugs to get to you while you sleep. Leave the encasements on for a year.\nBe sure to buy a product that has been tested for bed bugs and is strong\nenough to last for the full year without tearing.\n\n 5. ## Regularly wash and heat-dry your bed sheets, blankets, bedspreads and any clothing that touches the floor.\n\nThis reduces the number of bed bugs. Bed bugs and their eggs can hide in\nlaundry containers/hampers Remember to clean them when you do the laundry.\n\n 6. ## Do-it-yourself freezing may not be a reliable method for bed bug control.\n\nWhile freezing can kill bed bugs, temperatures must remain very low for a long\ntime. Home freezers may not be cold enough to kill bed bugs; always use a\nthermometer to accurately check the temperature. Putting things outside in\nfreezing temperatures could kill bed bugs, but there are many factors that can\naffect the success of this method.\n\n 7. ## Kill bed bugs with heat, but be very careful.\n\nRaising the indoor temperature with the thermostat or space heaters won’t do\nthe job. Special equipment and very high temperatures are necessary for\nsuccessful heat treatment. Black plastic bags in the sun might work to kill\nbed bugs in luggage or small items, if the contents become hot enough. Bed\nbugs die when their body temperatures reaches 45°C (113°F). To kill bed bugs\nwith heat, the room or container must be even hotter to ensure sustained heat\nreaches the bugs no matter where they are hiding\n\n 8. ## Don't pass your bed bugs on to others.\n\nBed bugs are good hitchhikers. If you throw out a mattress or furniture that\nhas bed bugs in it, you should slash or in some way destroy it so that no one\nelse takes it and gets bed bugs.\n\n 9. ## Reduce the number of bed bugs to reduce bites.\n\nThorough vacuuming can get rid of some of your bed bugs. Carefully vacuum\nrugs, floors, upholstered furniture, bed frames, under beds, around bed legs,\nand all cracks and crevices around the room. Change the bag after each use so\nthe bed bugs can’t escape. Place the used bag in a tightly sealed plastic bag\nand in an outside garbage bin.\n\n 10. ## Turn to the professionals, if needed.\n\nHiring an experienced, responsible pest control professional can increase your\nchance of success in getting rid of bed bugs. If you hire an expert, be sure\nit’s a company with a good reputation and request that it use an IPM approach.\nContact your state pesticide agency for guidance about hiring professional\npest control companies. Also, EPA's Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and\nPesticide Safety provides information about IPM approaches, how to choose a\npest control company, safe handling of pesticides, and emergency information.\n\nContact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.\n\n## bedbugs\n\n * Bed Bugs Home\n * Learn about Bed Bugs\n * — Characteristics of Bed Bugs\n * — Finding Bed Bugs\n * Protecting Your Home\n * Protecting Yourself in Public Places\n * Getting Rid of Bed Bugs\n * — Do-it-yourself Bed Bug Control\n * — Pesticides to Control Bed Bugs\n * Bed Bug Information Clearinghouse\n * Bed Bug Product Search Tool\n * Finding Help with Bed Bug Problems\n\n * EPA Home\n * Privacy and Security Notice\n * Accessibility\n\nLast updated on November 12, 2014\n\n * Hotline\n * News\n * Blog\n * Apps\n * Widgets\n\nSocial sites:\n\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * YouTube\n * Flickr\n * Instagram\n\nMore social media at EPA »\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.badbedbugs.com/how-to-kill-bed-bugs/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201125194530/https://www.badbedbugs.com/how-to-kill-bed-bugs/", "parsed_text": { "title": "DIY Success Stories: How Others Killed BedBugs PG1", "passages": [ "Bedbugs have you feeling down and thinking you can’t kill them on your own? Take a few minutes and read the uplifting Do-It-Yourself success story below. You can do it – don’t listen to the naysayers!", "Sorry it’s a bit long winded but I didn’t want to leave out anything that might help you; had I known then what I know now, it would have helped me more than I can express, so here it is!", "I believe you can fight Bed Bugs but you have to be mentally tough, if not call an exterminator (very expensive AUD $1,000+ and no guarantees)... I’m hoping to reduce the stress/costs involved for you by sharing what I now know.... do everything thoroughly or you’ll be doing it all over again.... it’s quite an emotional journey, be prepared to shed many tears but never, ever, never give in – after all they are just a bug... isolate and keep on vacuuming/steaming/Fossil Shell flouring (see below for instructions on how I killed bedbugs)......and stay strong!", "I diagnosed the problem quickly and took action... I’ve been lucky with only a light infestation; in hindsight I panicked and did so much that wasn’t necessary, purely because I didn’t have the knowledge (heaps of information on the internet) and I had no idea where they were!", "If you’ve decided to tackle them yourself be prepared for a long journey (many months to a year is my guess), but through dedication it can be done, I want to do it myself as I know its being done thoroughly by someone who cares... ME!", "I highly recommend drowning yourself in knowledge about Bed Bugs/their eggs and their bites; check them out on the internet for a few days before doing anything (stay calm).", "Now inspect where you think they might be, is there any evidence? if you find the bugs keep a few as proof (in case you need to call a Pest Control company) on a piece of sticky tape or in a plastic bag, careful not to squash them... keep everything you suspect of having bugs or eggs in it in one room as much as possible.", "My recommendations for going into battle are a bug steamer, bed bug powder, mattress cover, cheap plastic containers with double sided tape around the outside for under bed/chair legs. Please read below for further explanation of these suggestions.", "Place a thin layer of the powder wherever you suspect there may be bugs (rub gently to get some of it deeper into carpet), leave in place for a few months at least.", "It’s important to kill them or you’ll have them forever, they breed fast...it’s not as simple as moving out for a few weeks to starve them, as they can hibernate for 12 to 18 months without feeding.", "In order to reduce the work load dramatically, cover you bed with a mattress cover for bed bugs (vacuum mattress thoroughly before covering) and tape any holes / rips. If you have a base on the bed you can get covers for this also (or vacuum/steam/Fossil Shell flour). I fashioned a cover myself for our mattress out of 2 fitted sheet mattress protectors (don’t get the really cheap ones, make sure the fabric is closely woven so as the baby bugs can’t get through it)... placed one on top and one under the mattress then sealed around the elastic sitting on top with strong tape, a much cheaper option (approx AUD $40 for the two). Leave these covers in place for a year after you think you’re rid of the bugs, just to make sure they’re dead!", "They will be hiding/living quite close to their host, more than likely on or in your bed frame/mattress somewhere (completely dismantle and steam slowly/thoroughly as though your life depended on it), or the lounge suite especially if you fall asleep on it, wherever their host spends time sleeping, they like to live where it’s dark and undisturbed (don’t sleep or sit anywhere else as they’ll follow you and spread through the house, better to keep them contained so as you can kill them). I believe they may come into your home in a bag/on clothing but will then make their home in your bed frame/lounge suite where ever you sleep (so don’t go crazy like I did washing/spraying/vacuuming everything in the house)....they’re attracted to the warmth of your body and the carbon dioxide you breath out whilst you’re in the deepest sleep.", "They usually feed every few days in the early hours of the morning (approx 4am – 6am), their only source of food is your blood... the bite is painless. They tend to feed on one person unless that person’s not available (usually the person closest to their hiding spot). You may be bitten and your partner not (in the same bed), some people don’t react to the bites at all whilst others have painful allergic reactions.", "The thing I’ve found most difficult is that it takes anywhere up to 10 to 14 days for the bites to emerge (for me approx 10 days) – someone with an allergy to the bites might show quicker (Google images/information on bites, they vary considerably), so you can’t feel an itch/bite and know where they are, also bear in mind you may have been bitten elsewhere and not have them in your home.... that’s why I say don’t panic, be logical and investigate all possibilities before acting.", "If you found them or strongly suspect they’re in your home I would recommend vacuuming/steaming/taping/filling any cracks and crevices (near any place you fall asleep) in walls/ceiling/floor...even the smallest gaps (with Fossil Shell Flour, see below for instructions), also in and under lounge furniture/beds and bed frames.", "If you think they traveled in a suitcase/overnight bag I would strongly recommend you act quickly on vacuuming/steaming/hot wash/hot dryer all clothes and baggage that went with you, probably too late to get the live bugs but there are possibly eggs that have yet to hatch.", "Wash your bed linen/doona/duvet and any clothing that you think may be affected in really hot water – anything that can’t be put in hot water, put on high setting in the clothes dryer for 1/2 hour (don’t wet them) – you can put in pillows/doonas/bags/shoes/ belts/delicates – put in dry not wet so as not to damage them, also cheapens the electricity bill.", "Be logical about killing bed bugs....I made so much work for myself (did all my belongings, I believe now it just so wasn’t necessary), by the time you realize you have bed bugs they will most likely be near your bed/couch near their host, I doubt they would live in clothes/electronics/bags/shoes etc unless they were placed near where you sleep (also near your favorite chair you may fall asleep in), once they’re inside your home they would make their way to be close to you when you’re asleep.", "Once every nook and cranny of your bed is taped/vacuumed/steamed/Fossil Shell Floured, isolate your bed (and all the others in the house, I managed to keep them out of my daughters room by doing this very early on), cheap plastic containers under your bed legs with a little Fossil Shell Flour in the bottom (just in case they manage to get past the tape), wide double sided tape on the outside (you may need to put more tape over the top in a few months as it loses it stickiness), sprinkle Fossil Shell Flour (work into carpet a little) on the floor around the containers to kill them (they need to be killed or they’ll keep breeding), careful the containers don’t crack from the weight of the bed as the bugs will crawl through.", "Don’t wear any clothing that you’ve been wearing during the day/night to bed (best for all to go naked in any affected beds), do not use/sit/put anything on the bed for any reason ever! DO NOT LEAVE STUFF LYING AROUND ON THE FLOOR (clothes, books, computers, phones etc), THEY LOVE TO HIDE IN IT... bed bugs are lazy and will be living close to their host, near or on the bed, in the lounge chairs you sit on, they like to live where it’s dark and undisturbed (don’t sleep or sit anywhere else as they’ll follow you and spread through the house).", "Very important note... if you decide to throw away mattresses/bases or lounge suites make sure that you severely slash them with a knife so as no one else will take them home and have to go through this awful experience.", "Another very important note.... In future when traveling check the mattress and surroundings for any sign of bed bugs, keep everything in your bag... zip it up and place in sink/bath/shower or up high on a table etc well away from the bed.", "I’m in my 6th month of fighting bed bugs, and now think they are only in our 3 seater couch that I used to fall asleep on.... I’ve now sprinkled Fossil Shell Flour under the cushions and around the short legs on the carpet; no one sits on it.... I’ve sprinkle Fossil Shell Flour around the legs of our other 2 chairs and we sit on them (got my daughter a bean bag so she was well away from the lounge suite).... my plan is to make them come and get me, in order to do that they’ll have to crawl through the flour, and DIE..... WISH ME LUCK!", "Special thanks goes to our visitor (Steamer/DE) from Australia who took the time to share her tips on how to kill these bed bugs yourself without having to pay the fees for a professional extermination company.", "Update: The method above worked and the visitor is now bed bug free! A number of people have stated that Pine Sol is VERY effective at killing bed bugs on contact. This combined with the methods I have listed on my bed bug dust page should do the trick!", "ok.....I have had these little varmints for about 3 months....it started out when I was moving in to my apartment I found a nice bed that was left outside, it was one of those memory foams beds, very expensive & the box spring was with the bed...I was extremely excited to come across what I thought would be a really good find.....ha!", "I am going thru a divorce....and about a month after I got the beds are started noticing these pinkish welts on my legs....I started freaking out at work thinking they were hives induced by the stress I was going thru with my divorce....I wish, I had always heard the fun saying before I went to bed, don’t let the bed bugs but....but believe me when I tell ya.......I did not know that these things existed!", "I was disgusted and appalled....I hate bugs in general w/a passion!....so anyway....to make a long story longer...I called terminate and they confirmed my fears....BED BUGS....showed em to me and everything....so I asked what I can do & basically told me because I live in an apartment not much because in order to do a treatment they need to the ok from the apartment management and if bugs are found in any other apartment I would be responsible to pay for the treatments (CRAZY).", "I asked what else can I do and the exterminator advised me on the bed casings (a lil expensive) then I got word of this wonderful stuff on line called DE or diatomaceous earth....I was sold....went out about week ago and have proceeded to cover my apartment & mattress with it, I literally put a border around all the wall of this powder...I was extremely victorious I thought....I felt like, yes I am gona get my apartment back!", "Well, that was up until yesterday and today, between now & then I have found 3-4 bugs just hanging out on the walls....what did I do wrong? I literally have this white powder all over my apartment....my next step (b/c I am broke) is to try to get the mattress coverings....", "I am having a real hard time sleeping @ nite & am very fearful that my kids are going to take this hitchhikers back to their dads & he will kill me for bringing these things into his house....please help....tell me if I am doing something wrong or if there is something else I should be doing, they are now appearing on my walls! Don’t know how they are climbing up the walls & not getting effected w/the DE.....please anyone help, open for any and all suggestions.... by @ my wits end :(", "Hey Jayne, to ease your burden. Get rid of the infested bed. It’s no use trying to save it and you’ll have better control of the situation for I did the same thing months back (bringing home a used box spring, bad choice). The best thing you can do is invest in a roll away bed plus mattress cover.", "Keep up with that DE stuff and buy Ortho Home Defense MAX (Kills Bedbugs where they hide!). Using Spackle on any cracks or holes will bring some relief to you as well, I promise. We can’t get rid of these all together but we can prevent them from ruining our lives and getting a good nights rest. Stay at the top of your game, don’t let them win by making you go bonkers from losing sleep.", "Also try washing the areas of your body that you have the bumps with cold water and antibacterial soap plus use coco butter lotion and Vaseline to relive itchiness (doing this well get the bumps to go down faster). About all I can say from here on out is stay calm, cool, and collected because if you let these horrible demons ruin your life, you’ll never see the end of them. The best way to getting rid of these things and ensuring they are gone is to NOT panic. Panicking is the last thing you want to do because you could do something wrong and make your infestation worse.", "Invest in time vacuuming, steaming, clearing out clutter/ packing stuff into plastic bins that have tight sealed lids, changing your bedding as often as possible and washing/drying them on high heat (do the same with clothes), spraying Ortho’s pesticide made especially for bedbugs, and Spackle up open cracks and holes.", "I’m currently in my own fight against these horrible things and so far I’m coming out at top even though like you, I get that sick feeling of just giving up and letting them win but no, we can’t. These things pretty much mysteriously came back into the U.S. and we can get them back out as fast as they came. We did it once before,we can do it again! I wish you much luck!", "Me and my partner are moving into a new house and are currently living at my mother in laws until it is available. We threw away our bed, wardrobe and other bedroom furniture as we had been getting bitten for months. I am now worried that they would be in our clothes and we have brought them to my mother in laws house! Will washing everything on high heat and sealing in a bag do the trick if so?", "Also, do the bites really take 10 days or more to show/itch? We thought we were rid of them but have a few more bites since being here. Not sure if that’s because we still have bed bugs or not?", "We are a young couple not earning alot and cannot afford to buy expensive mattress covers etc so will the DE stuff really work on our sofa, currently being stored in a shed. And how long until I can actually use the sofa again if I use it? Please help!!! Am starting to panic and cant find any answers to these questions!", "Nina, wash all your clothes in hot water and dry on high heat. If any of your furniture was heavenly infested, it’s good you got rid of it. Things can be replaced plus this is coming from someone who can’t afford very much either and I had to get rid of my whole bed. To be on the safe side, you could try spraying your couch with Ortho Home Defense Max (Kills Bed Bugs where they hide!). I hope this helps, much luck.", "I feel your pain! I am now going through a 3-week ordeal of trying to get my Landlord to help me with this nightmare! By law (in Maine, anyway) Landlords are responsible to pay for treatment of bedbugs and other infestations ( up to twice/year, I believe). My neighbor got them twice in under 3 months and the LLD did NOT warn nor treat adjacent apartments – which I have seen is an standard practice in some areas. I asked for an inspection 2 months ago, after seeing bites or a rash of some sort on my body. They did a canine inspection but the dog didn’t find any bed bugs. Upon further investigation, I discovered that Dogs have approximately a 98% accuracy rate and let’s face it, dogs – like people, have bad days. In any case, almost a month after the inspection – which I vacuumed for, etc – something you should NEVER DO – (duuh!) I was covered with WELTS, mostly around my neck arms and shoulders. I saw all the signs – tiny black spots, blood spots on my sheets and then, an engorged one on my leg! I contacted my landlord a second time.", "I wanted to use DE, but was told by Modern Pest Control (the co. my LLD contracted with) that DE “might interfere” with their treatment. It’s three weeks to the DAY I confirmed BB’s in my apt and it’s been 2 days since their heat treatment (done this Wednesday) – cooking my apt at 126 to 138 degrees, and I am seeing a few... STILL... even a few wigglers on my mattress! (Incidentally, I spotted them WHILE trying to put on the WalMart cheapo/top- of-the-line brand of mattress cover. First – you get what you pay for. This is my SECOND WallyWorld cover – the first one’s zipper broke trying to put it on my foam mattress! Today, the SECOND one RIPPED! They are like PLASTIC PAPER and I do NOT recommend them if you have a PLUSH mattress!!!) IN any case, I FREAKED and immediately called Modern. They now tell me that it could take “UP TO” 2 WEEKS for the heat and Tempo 1% dust to work completely. Prior to treatment, I was told the heat is a 100% kill ON THE SPOT and the dust would take care of any residuals that may have burrowed to hide from the heat deep in my mattress or in cracks and gaps in the apartment. I was under the impression that there would be NO MORE BB’s and that in several days, a couple of sick stragglers may wander out, but the dust would kill them within hours. Now, I’m told a different story. I feel that I would have been better off the DAY I spotted the bugs, to go straight out and buy Diatomaceous Earth (DE). I still have the bag sitting here, in fact, and boy am I tempted!", "I have read only GOOD things about DE and though it can take up to 8-10 days to completely ERADICATE the bugs, (some say the residual should be left longer for any eggs laid by the adults killed at time of treatment). In any case, it WILL do the job! My only questions for you are: When did you apply the DE and are you certain you got EVERY nook and cranny in your home? I didn’t see you mentioned anything about washing all your personal clothing/fabrics/materials, etc. Did you wash ALL clothing in HOT water and dry them on HIGH for at LEAST 30-45 mins? I prefer a longer drying time to be sure the entire load got hot enough to kill everything inside, so it is important that you do NOT overstuff a dryer. What you spend in electricity or quarters will be nothing compared to what you will pay down the road for not being thorough. Also, electrical equipment are areas they LOVE to hide in – so are wall outlets, carpet seams, gaps in tiles, screw holes in wood furniture, loose floor tile and more. If you didn’t get the electrical outlet plates, then they are still alive inside there and may even pick up DE on their way to dinner (YOU!) ... possibly dying after and even laying some eggs along the way to their demise – the bastards!", "If you dusted just a few days ago, give it time. If you haven’t done the laundry, then that is probably your culprit, along with your dresser drawers, shoes, and accessories: purses, wallets, belts, scarves – u name it! They LOVE closets, too! Pull out everything – heat treat what u can and dust in every corner and crevice. If it’s got a fabric or any sort of porosity BB’s can hide in, they will do just that. Also, if you wet an area, you need to re-apply", "I don’t know if this has been at all helpful, but I had to say something. You are the first person I have seen posting that DE didn’t work – and believe me, I have been reading day and night obsessively for these last 3 weeks! Best of luck to you. I’ll say a prayer and if you would please, send one my way? It’s been hell. I’ve been stuck on my couch for 3 weeks and have had a very serious spine surgery, so my pain levels are keeping me from sleeping, even without being bitten. I HATE THIS!", "A lady on another bed bug page said dawn dish detergent kills bed bugs on contact but not the ones hiding so keep spraying..and its affordable .. I think it was 1/5 dawn and 4/5water..I’ll double check..", "Jane this may be a bit long coming however I just would like to let you know to keep up the good work. Once the bugs pass though the powder it can take up to several hours before they are dead. Also if you are putting too much of the powder around your edging they will stay clear of it and climb the wall to go around it and drop from the ceiling. All you need is a light amount of powder around your powder making sure it is covered but lightly.", "The bedbugs evolved in caves. So analyze caves to figure them out. The bedbugs use two sensors to find humans: chemical receptors to detect carbon dioxide gas, and infrared sensors to detect relative heat, just like the cops use in helicopters to find hiding human suspects in wooded areas. Humans look white relative to the relatively cooler surrounding materials (bedding, walls, furniture). Recall that human skin is 98.6 degrees ALL THE TIME, even when at rest. Bedding, etc. is probably under 80 degrees even in summer without air conditioning.", "This temperature difference is substantial considering the fine tuning of the bedbugs infrared receptors. So to make a long story short, the bugs climb on the ceiling in order to get on the bed to suck blood from humans, and of course they can “see” the humans and of course they drop directly down to where the human skin is visible using the infrared sensors. If you don’t believe me, read some entomological journal articles. There are scientists studying these bugs, and the scientists are smart, like the scientists who developed hydrogen bombs and the scientists who put man on the moon. If you don’t believe in science, don’t ever go to doctors or hospitals, as they use science in a big way. The facts of bedbugs are not all known, but their sensor suite is somewhat understood and we know they use CO2 chemoreceptors and infrared sensors at least.", "There will be more discoveries. If you want info on infrared sensors, check out Youtube video of helicopters or drones using infrared sensors and notice how tires on cars, exhaust pipes on vehicles, or human beings are “white” compared to the surrounding cooler materials. This stuff is not rocket science, but it is science, and science is just as real as the bedbugs. Heat is the only definitive way to kill bedbugs without using illegal, third-world chemicals like Tres Pastitos (“three tiny steps” or aldicarb).", "The caves never got hot where the bedbugs developed. Use a HS175KT Kerosene Forced Air Heater ($400) to heat up a house to kill the bugs, or to heat up a moving van to kill the bugs in your bed, furniture, and belongings. If you really hate the bugs, study them. Get some entomology textbooks. Consider getting a Ph. D. in entomology, and write your doctoral dissertation on the bedbug. It can be done. Become an expert on “the enemy.” Only then will you know and understand its weakness (temperature extremes) and how to exploit it (with construction heaters like the HS175KT Kerosene Forced Air Heater).", "First, you are going to have to get the mattress cover. They are nasty bugs. They will just keep reproducing right underneath where you are sleeping. Food and shelter right there. The cover won’t kill them though. That powder won’t really kill them either, we used it too. I thought it would work, read all the comments, etc. But, no, maybe slowed them down for a couple weeks. We threw out out bed, expensive wooden bed frame and all our bedroom furniture. We wrapped everything in plastic and took it to the dump, so no one would get the infested mattress. Did that work?", "No. We then invested in two types of stream machines, which my husband used weekly on all the bedrooms. We also washed all the bedding every or every other night on hot, double stick tape around all the legs of the bed, and don’t let your bedding hit the floor when you sleep. We have had them for almost two years! It is exhausting. Our house was just tented for termites two weeks ago with Vikane gas. No spots on the bed since. I truly hope they are gone and we can finally put our room back together!", "I’ve read all of your comments and i agree with what everyone has posted and i haven’t seen anyone tackle these ugly little critters with vinegar and water. I’ve seen these things explode and die right where they sat when we sprayed them. natural stinky way to kill them but very effective. we couldn’t afford the bed cover right away so we try what natural product we could sleep around and we doused our beds in the morning and put our beds up against the walls and spray our carpets every day. We got to have a comfortable sleep instead of an itchy restless sleep and put our bed clothing in the dryer every morning. it worked for us....", "I wanted to say thank you for posting this information, I recently discovered that we have bed bugs. I think I caught them pretty early because there were only a few on my bed. I took the bed apart and vacuumed every inch and doused it with the dawn water mix, and yes it does kill them on contact.", "I vacuum the every night before I go to bed and haven’t seen anymore in there, I have the tape around the foot of the bed and there isn’t any evidence of them. However, I have animals so I did not get to contain them in my room so they are all over the house, except for my bedroom. I found that the dawn mixture works good if you spray the area down really good a couple of times the BB don’t go back to that spot.", "I put the DE down and I haven’t seen any adults but I got lax with the vacuuming for a couple of days and that was a mistake, eggs must have hatched and they tore me up, oh yeah, I am extremely sensitive to them, I am sure that is why I managed to catch them so early in my room.", "I also have a steam washer and dryer, and trust me they don’t live through that, I have only had them for about a week and they are driving me nuts, I am glad that I am so sensitive to them or I might not have caught them so early. I am hoping I can get them eradicated sooner rather than later. Keep up the good fight all, and once again, thanks for posting.", "i have lived in an extended stay hotel for 3 months and a month ago began my war with Bed bugs. management has done very little and even gave me another box spring already infested to replace old one. idiots! a couple weeks ago i decided to just throw away my box spring as that’s where they seem to launch their attacks from.", "I stopped getting bit and thought i had actually got rid of them. wrong. 3 days ago i went to subway to get a 2$ meatball sub when i looked at my hand and saw an engorged bed bug! since then i have been fed upon twice. i have decided to step up my efforts and launch a chemical attack followed by heat for my clothes via the dryer. at least their not crawling all over my bed at night and the psychological damage/sleep deprivation is now minimal. I will keep everyone posted.", "If I use heaters and turn the heat up o the highest temperatures will this rid me of the blood sucking pest? Desperate for an answer. Please help:(", "The place I have moved into is crawling with them and after what I have just read, I am seriously thinking of leaving everything behind and just walking out. I can’t afford to buy stuff to put down and mattress covers etc. and I don’t even own a vacuum cleaner. I don’t know how to kill bed bugs and I think the little suckers have won already.", "I just discovered I have bed bugs in my beach home and I am renting it for a month next month. please tell me if it can go away before the renters come in or what should I do so that it is not a problem for them. I will definitely fight this until the end and will not keep my guard down.", "Thank you for posting this, it made me laugh at your humor and made me feel better. Good luck to you and to all us with this plague.", "I have live in the house for almost 3 yrs, and recently i installed a wooden platform bed in the master bedroom, me and my hubby sleep there everyday.", "2 weeks ago, while travel on a long journey bus/coach, i complained to hubby that something bites me.. that night Itself, I discover lumps of small read spots on my right arm.. and only on the RIGHT side.. like this...", "the next day itself i found that my right arm is full of red dots. went to doctor... diagnosed as “chair” bugs bite as I told him i ride a coach before....", "A week later, this is this morning, i wake up in horror to find that my neck has this 2 “love” bites!!! I couldn’t stop to believe that there are bed bugs in my house!!!", "What should I do? We are Asian parents living in Msia with a 2 yrs old toddler who is currently with my mum, i dare not let her come home anymore!!!", "These look like they hurt and I’m sorry you are dealing with them. I have never heard the term “Chair Bugs” before but I know bed bugs are often found on buses.", "The bite pattern looks like bed bugs and your reaction seems greater than most (you may be more sensitive) but we need to make sure they are really bed bugs and not something else.", "Have you found any signs of bed bugs? Look at my bedbug checklist and consider making the trap I have listed. Once you are sure you have them, we can takes steps to kill the bugs.", "A lot of visitors to this site have left their success stories on how to kill bed bugs and explain in detail the methods that worked for them. The key for most have been using food grade diatomaceous earth (called DE) that you’ll spread around your home, focusing on creating a perimeter around the bed and couch.", "If you find a bug, please, send me a picture and I can tell you if it’s a bed bug or something else.", "I received the picture, included it in your comment and yes, although I can’t see the fine detail, that looks like a bed bug and if you’ve compared what you found to the pictures on this site, and they are a match, then your next step to come up with a DIY plan if you can’t afford an exterminator. Sorry the hear you found them, I wish they were something else!", "These lil monster r the first infestations i have ever had!! I’m afraid to let my friends/family visit or my kids to visit and have sleepovers anymore b/c like many of u, didn’t know they were really Real!! I don’t know how i got them or where they came from im totally freaked out and want to move but cant afford to my husband thinks they just go with us. Ive only tried over the counter stuff with No success so i want to try DE but my daughter has a min pin (puppy) will it hurt the dog? Im out of options and feeling completely defeated so thank you for the suggestions!", "For two months I have been scratching incessantly around my face, back of my next, back, hands and especially my forearms. I would cut my nails off to prevent the scratching but it became so unbearable that I would grab a hair brush – the bore bristle kind. I thought I had a rash. I went to the doctor and he told me it was dry skin. Every now and then I would get bumps, especially on my back and neck, but it was when I scratched the crap out of my forearms that the bumps would materialize. They were like fat, wide patches all over my arms, just like in the pictures here and scratching often left whelps.", "Last night I read in bed on a white sheet with a white spread over me. First hour nothing, and then I felt this nick on my neck. I grabbed at it and it was a baby bed bug. I started looking at the white pillow case and I kept seeing these darkened spots and I knew I would not have purchased it like that. And then I saw the bug – I have no clue where he came from. And then there was another one.", "I can’t move, I can’t throw a lot of my stuff away so it became me or the bug. The hardest part was going to bed knowing that I would be dinner. I didn’t dare go into the living room to spread the drama. I got tore up last night.", "I decided to check my mattress with a lamp, and a magnifying glass. I saw poop stains here and there, but it was when I looked on the side of the bed that I saw a cluster of them. I ran into the kitchen and made up a solution of 1 part Dawn soap and 4 parts water in a water bottle. I have to tell you, that solution worked on contact. I even took a tooth pick to jab them a little just to be sure, then waited ten minutes and jabbed them again.", "My bed frame had broken and my mattress was on the floor – a twin bed. The buggers had gotten into the plastic around the corners of the frame and were just hanging out. I killed all of them and vacuumed with my new Kenmore Intuit (which is great for pet hair) and then I doused the entire carpet with the Dawn/water solution.", "The bed bugs can’t go through a sheet, so after spending 45 minutes on the mattress, it is now drying from the Dawn squirts. I’ll be moving it to another section of the bedroom that has been doused with the Dawn/water solution as well. Tomorrow I will go out and get a cover for the mattress ... a good one – I cannot stand sleeping on the floor.", "The Apt. office was talking about spraying my apt., and that is how the problem began – they sprayed another apartment and they came to me. I work at home and I don’t go places and I have lived here for over a year with no incident until recently. The bugs have bitten my daughter and she gets lots of visible bumps – me, I’m just scratching like a monkey and I don’t want to go out in public tearing at my skin.", "The living room and the rest of the house is fine, we’re seldom in the living room, but I will be spraying the carpet and the undersides of my new red leather couch ... just in case, cause I’m not trying to lose that.", "I believe that I got them, and even though I am not done yet, I’m confident that I’ll be the victor – Dawn soap, to the rescue again. Please, please, please, let this be the end of it.", "omygeeze!! i moved in with this girl about 1 and a half years ago, she wasn’t the cleanest, but i was one step away from the homeless shelter, so i am grateful, sooo, i cleaned and cleaned, but it was too bad, we moved and we left EVERYTHING, but our clothes, which we washed.", "For over a year, no bites, no bed bugs, nada, my friend, no my co-worker, her bf had a couch he was getting rid of, we had NO furniture for a year, so we took it, guess what, BED BUGS, grrrrr, ok, ima not going to let these little basters win!!!", "I’m going to try the matt cover, the dawn soap, AND i want to get the D E, ( the powder?) my ? is, i have 2 little dogs, 3 cats, all inside animals, i don’t want to poison them, will the diatomaceous earth hurt them? also i saw at the grocery they make a raid bed bug bomb, does it work? i’m just starting this journey so please, i will take ALL info and use it, i don’t have a lot of cash either, as i’m a single mom, making it work as a shift manager at McDonald...imagine, i cant scratch at work!!!!", "I found these critters today. After finding tiny blood spots on the sheets. I thought my husband picked in his sleep. No, it was bed bugs.", "I have sprayed with the Ortho home def. max. I threw out my mattress and box springs. I have done 10 loads of Sheets, Blankets, throw rugs, curtains, and clothes. We haven’t got to the closet yet. I know it is only the start of how to kill bed bugs. I have steam cleaned carpet with Clorox and pine-sol mix. If anyone has any other suggestions please help. We are on a very limited income, so we are sleeping on the floor.", "so I found out i have bed bug on my bed which is sucks! =[ I’m scared and just by thinking the tonight i have to go to sleep I’m scared i don’t know what to do. I have red bump on my arms, legs, fingers , elbows and back they are all over my body =[ I really scare so can someone plz help i want to get rid of them. I have only found one and a lot of black dots under my mattress.", "I’m not to sure where the bed bugs came from in my home. I purchased a new sofa and I’m not sure if they were brought in with it or if from one of my many visitors. I’m pretty sure it was the sofa because my husband didn’t start to complain about the bites until he started to sleep on it. It has been two years since I really went to take a look at the couch because I sit on it all the time and never bit but then I discovered that it was infested with bed bugs. Instantly we removed the 1500 dollar couch ( that I cried over).", "We have a friend that gave us a bottle of NyGuard IGR Concentrate and quickly started spraying all the living, dining and my bedroom with it and constant vacuuming. Since then which has been a week or so, now I only see one every three days or so crawling up the walls. I have had some nights that I don’t see any. I hate this bug!!! I take the lighter burn it alive and then vacuum and spray more poison.", "I have went out and bought Home Defense Max and had been spraying like crazy. I no longer see them in the master bedroom and they have not been spotted in any other bedrooms or the living area . I know for a fact I will continue to fight, I can not afford an exterminator I called Ortho and for the heat treatment for my home he told me $1000.", "Now I will be going to my local feed store and buy this DE stuff I pray it works. I’m not going to buy a new sofa for awhile now just to make sure they are gone. One blessing is that our mattress and box springs are all covered in the original plastic and all have mattress covers. We still took the advice and washed everything in the house with hot water and put the dryer on max. Good luck to all the other peps out there dealing with this and never give up the fight. God bless us all!", "LISTEN....LISTEN.......LISTEN.....we live in a two family flat and had BB’s about two years ago. I’ll try to ake this Long story as short as possible. My mom bought my lil brothers “supposedly” new mattresses from this guy. After about six months of sleeping on the mattresses mom had there bunks taken down, so she could remodel there room, so half the furniture including the bed frame, went into my living room right near my bedroom. The other half, the mattresses went into the girls room.", "One night the boys decided to put their mattress that was leaning against the wall in the girl room on the floor, so they could sleep on it while watching a movie. The kids said within minutes all these brown bugs were crawling everywhere, so the decided to take their pillows and blankets and go and sleep in the another room (only infesting room # 3) to sleep. Sunday morning the kids told my mom and I about all these bugs crawling on them last night. Well Sunday night when the kids went to sleep mom started investigating....omg there were BBs everywhere crawling all over the boys as they slept, and in the girls room also. We killed at least 150 BBs that night alone.", "Now the kids never reacted to the bites but i did and About 2days later I started getting bites on me,so I checked my bed after being in denial, and low and behold there was one adult bug under my mattress and a baby on my head board!! We went crazy...packing up everything, washing all clothes, vacuuming , everything you could think to do. A day later more bites on me, I went and bought my so-called sprays and powders to get rid off them.....still having bites! When I contacted bed bug exterminators, that wanted OVER $1000 dollars to “maybe” solve the problem!! So after dealing with this infestation for about a year, spending numerous dollars and literally getting rid of all our beds, furniture, and sofas, this is how we got RID of them.", "We stripped, I mean stripped all the infested rooms bare....took all the bedding and clothes to the laundry mat, we put everything we were keeping, such dressers rugs clothes ect., scrubbed them with bleach, sprayed them with a milky white BB chemical spray mom and I bought over the Internet and put them in the freezing cold garage and left them there for about 3 months. We keep all the new mattresses in the plastic they came in (or put them in plastic yourself), including the box springs. Then we took hard brushes and scrubbed the entire rooms from top to bottom, around the window panes, everywhere! Then we let the rooms dry, we then put Shellac on all the floors, around the the base boards everywhere( if you have carpet take it up), let dry and did it again, then repainted the base boards with paint. The Shellac really did it, all those eggs and BBs that are hard to kill and see, just got painted over. After everything dried we still only put the box spring, mattresses and tv in the rooms for at least a month!", "I’ve had bedbugs for 2 months now. Tired of being bit. And yet, I have NEVER seen one. . I’ve tried sprays, vacuuming everything thoroughly, and even dusted bed legs and chair legs with the Diatomacious Earth Powder. I’m ashamed to have company over anymore.....don’t want them to be bit. This is awful. I’m ashamed to wear shorts or a swimsuit, because my legs and buttocks are SO scarred from the bites and red welts. I’m such a clean person.....always vacuuming and dusting and washing floors......this is SO embarrassing. I can’t afford a Steam Treatment of $1000. What should I do?", "We recently learned that we have bed bugs in one of the bedrooms of the second floor apartment now rented to two college students. This discovery took me to the internet and I was very pleased to find the wealth of information in your web site. I thought there was reference to a need to log into the site, but found no way to access a site to provide contact and other information. Would you please provide necessary information?", "Hi Leroy, unlike many of the bed bug sites out there, you don’t need to sign up for access, it’s free and you simply leave a comment the way you did here. If you’re looking for a way to kill bed bugs, then I highly suggest you read up on bed bug dust. Have a bed bug and not sure if it’s one of these blood suckers? Then check out our page “what do bed bugs look like” to find out for sure.", "My husband and I had had a bed bug problem after living in our new apartment for a couple of months. We never knew what bed bugs were until living here. We started noticing bumps on our body, but thought that it was mosquitoes or something. We ignored the bites until I noticed something crawling on the bed. I examined them and found out they were bed bugs!", "We decided to check the bed and found bed bugs on the sides of the mattress and bed foundation! The more we searched the more we found bed bugs, so we tossed the mattress away and our brand new bed foundation. We then purchased an air bed for a couple months and realized that they had left! We used an air bed for a few months and NO bed bugs at all.", "We decided to purchase a new mattress set and kept the hard plastic factory wrap on it. We also bought a metal frame for the bottom. So far, we’ve had this mattress set and metal frame for almost a month and still no sign of them. We’ll be checking the metal frame and bed set when it hits a month and every other month. Btw, we are very clean people and vacuum every single day since the bed bugs left and that seem to help somewhat. Hope this helps some of you!", "I live in Alabama and have been fighting bed bugs for about 9 months now. I have accepted the fact that with our family and schedule, there is no way I can kill them completely. The Bed Bugs are back and everyone; rich or poor, clean or unclean, are going to get them. SO DON’T BE EMBARRASSED.", "I had our home cleaned every week, spotless and we got them from someone just coming over for a visit and had them on his clothes. He told us after a couple of weeks, that his family had bed bugs and was too embarrassed to tell us. They had gotten them after his brother had spent the night with a friend and the bed bugs were in his duffel bag. (I now clean our home myself)", "After finding this out, my daughter started noticing that she had blood spots on her pillow cases and sheets. We started looking on the internet and reading all about them. I did see a few under the tag of her mattress, so we threw her set out. And after taking the fabric off from under her couch, I saw several inside her new couch, after several weeks of cleaning over and over, we took it out and burned it.", "For several months I worked strictly on her bedroom and looking on our other beds, just in case. Then I started seeing blood spots on our pillow cases and sheets. They were not many but that was bed bugs. This has been a very emotional and physical nightmare experience for me and my family and I have finally decided that mentally I have to just come to terms with cleaning and checking every day until they die out.", "This web site was very informative, but I couldn’t do everything it suggested. The best suggestions are: (I didn’t steam our mattresses) I put the mattress covers on both mattress and box springs, covers fit both (Walmart $40 each), double sided tape (Walmart $5).", "After putting the mattress cover on the box springs, I taped around it and after putting my fitted sheet on the mattress, I put tape around on top of the fitted sheet. This does help make you feel a little easier at night. (There are a lot of sleepless nites) We wash our bed sheets twice a week and retape the mattress each time. We vacuum once a week thoroughly under beds, under dressers, nite stands etc. and dust everything.", "I spray Ortho Max (Walmart $8) around all the base boards. When that dries I put the dust down around the base boards and under the beds. I don’t put the dust out where any of us can step on it (I have a grandson that lives with us and don’t want him to get any on his hands or mouth or on his toys). AND TRY TO KEEP EVERYTHING OFF THE FLOOR AND BED. DO NOT HAVE CLUTTER AROUND ON THE FLOOR (books, magazines, papers) Bed bugs love to nest under stuff.", "DO NOT do the heat the room thing, I don’t believe this works. DO NOT do the cold, freezer thing, it does not work. Elbow grease (hard cleaning) is the most effective.", "We have very little signs of them now. I check all the beds every morning for blood spots and do see the blood spots from time to time.", "I hope that one day We all will be able to lay down at night and sleep sound without thinking about bed bugs.", "Also... Wash anything that is on your bed (comforter too) in the hottest water and dry everything in hottest heat. (if you have bed skirts, wash them and then store them away, less places they can hide) Now we just wash everything in hot water, even our regular laundry. For delicate clothes, we dry them on low heat, then turn them up to hot. Steam clean carpets about once a month instead of just pulling it all up is an option too.", "Just found what I think might be bb tonight and I am so glad I found this site. I have made a bed bug shopping list and will start my battle soon. Thank you all the information and good luck to all of you.", "thanks for all the great info! i made a HUGE mistake and went against my better judgement to rent a room out in my home to save money. a friend of a friend kind of thing- she was utterly filthy- and brought bedbugs into my home on top of just being a dirty person. I am going to use all the info here- and also use some bed bug spray to hopefully kill them all- as I just bought my first home and am moving into it at the end of the month and really do not want to take these little monsters with me. I am so grossed out.", "I tried Garden Safe 4 Lb. Crawling Insect Killer Containing Diatomaceous Earth from Lowes over a week ago, I caked it everywhere, and I am still seeing them?? Is this a diluted version of Diatomaceous Earth is that why it does not seem to be working? I have found some dead ones, but there are still a lot more alive. Please advise", "My landlord won’t get an exterminator and I can’t take any more sleepless nights. I warned her! On top of it I have to move to a new place (this has nothing to do with my mattress being infested but it’s a relief that I have to leave just the same). I pray that I can get out soon and that I will not bring them with me and will be following prevention measures.", "I’m not sure how reliable the exterminators are anyway, I can see it being useful for a particularly bad infestation. I will just have to give this stuff a try.", "It can take a little while to kill bed bugs with DE. The eggs take 7-10 days to hatch, then have to come into contact with the DE. Make sure that you isolate your bed so that they cannot feed in the meantime while you are working to kill them with the DE. It has been 9 weeks since I got bit, and I still put DE down every time I vacuum to make sure. Remember that they can live over a year without feeding.", "Aloha from Hawaii! I have those little suckers all over my house! It is driving me crazy! The worst part is I feel dirty, Ugh! I am going to try the DE powder and happily the exterminator is scheduled to come on Mon. I’ll find out if they’ll pay for it or not. Wish me luck with my Hawaiian BB’S! P.S. If the dish soap works, I’m all over it!! Mahalo", "So, last summer we had a BB scare in our home, just in one room. We thought we got rid of em by trashing the bed and the chair and the dresser and washing all the cloths in that room (basically treating it like a flea infestation). We thought we rid them all... Then i started seeing them in the room across the hall way about 1 year later. when we took apart the bed we noticed the all these black spots everywhere on the mattress and box spring, also when moving the bed we found a few just hanging out on the side of the bed. (a few is really under stating, more like groups of 5-8).", "What do we do????? Calling an exterminator is out of the question simply cant afford that, and using most these methods stated on here don’t seem to be our best option, seeing how we have had them for over two years with out knowing... I never had a reaction to a BB bite as to why i probably didn’t notice them leaving the first room and coming in to mine. Cant afford to get a new bed and all new stuff for the bedroom. Just simply moving don’t make too much sense cuz they will follow me. I’m lost don’t know what to do with these guys. Although I do enjoy burning the little suckers with a lighter right now as revenge (hoping they get scared away lmao)", "For whatever it’s worth, here’s my experience with DE. I necessarily lived for a time in what was basically an unlicensed boarding house, people shuttling in and out regularly and usually not well supplied with money, exactly the kind who might bring in secondhand furniture (a definite no-no unless you get it from someone you know and TRUST to SWEAR that they have never had a bug).", "Long story short, I got bugs, landlord called Orkin, Orkin sprayed, 6-8 months later bugs were back, Orkin came back, two weeks later bugs again. About this time I moved out. Unfortunately I had hitchhikers, which is how bb’s spread. (Note: It does not help one iota to bag up everything you own, which is what the exterminators tell you to do. All you do is bag the bugs up too, and they go along with you. You would have to go through every book, every notebook, everything, page by page, check all your video and CD cases, vacuum and steam all your furniture, on and on and on...full-time job.) So now here I am in the new apartment and I’ve got ’em.", "I bought a 4-lb. bag of Safer brand DE from Sears (saves postage because they will ship it free to the store). I dusted thickly all around the baseboards, dusted my chair, the bookshelves behind the books, the closet, etc. (Don’t have a bed yet, for reasons too complex to go into; I’m sleeping on the floor.) I think the site owner may be right when he describes bb’s as lazy, since I seldom see them except in the bedroom; about once in 2-3 wk. I may spot one in the LR, and I did see a baby one on the chair the other night, first time in months.", "One night I had insomnia, woke up around 3 AM, turned on the BR light-bb’s!!! On the carpet too. Out came the trusty Pest Pistol. Wholesale slaughter resulted! Killed at least 50, and another 30 or so as it started to get light. So far my experience is that they come in surges. You might see 20-30 a day for 10 days or so, then drop back to 3-4. What I am seeing mostly now, after about 3.5 months fighting them, is little ones-much too young to breed. If you can kill them in this stage you will take a major step forward.", "You have to be patient and persistent. I got onto the website of Safer and had a chat with a CS rep, who said to treat the apartment about once a week till you don’t see any more of them. To which I will add that I may have an unusually bold strain, but I often see them crawling up the walls-fortunately they show up well against the white paint. If you see one, try to hit it directly with the DE using the Pest Pistol. I do notice that if one gets the white dust on it, I don’t generally see it again. I guess it goes off and dies in a crack, like the Elephants’ Graveyard. I saw one a week or two ago crawling on the DE in the LR corner by the TV and said to myself, “Well, you’re dead even if you don’t know it.” I think it was, because the only one I’ve seen in that room since was obviously a juvenile.", "Murphy’s Oil Soap is supposedly good to treat your furniture and kill them; I haven’t tried it yet but figure it can’t hurt. It’s at least cheap and smells pleasant.", "hello, like a lot of you i just found bb after one of my friends stayed the night i few week later low and behold after i fell a sleep on my couch i got bites on my legs and arms so i look around on my couch and found them so this might help a few ..i tried rubbing alcohol 75 % to 95% at Walmart for 1$ something. i put it in a spray bottle and have been spraying my couch with it and on the bed bugs themselves if i see them. I have to say i see that there not to many and the ones I did spray are dried up! so give it a try but like i say its something i just been doing a few days now ..let me know if it works for you ...I’m going to try the dove soap next ...eddy", "I am so glad I found this page...my husband my son and I have been going nuts. We’re itching at night and then I wake up to find welts and red markings all over me. Doctors have told us that we had scabies, we have been treated with permethrin three times. We just didn’t understand what was causing this problem because we couldn’t see it. However I would have black dots smaller than a poppy seeds left on my skin (I thought that was the bug, but found it strange that it would never move). This has been going on since may and now it is the end of July and about a wk ago my husband found this bug, but because we had never seen anything like it we just ignored it like it was some other bug. However today I found the same bug and decided to look it up and found that it was bed bugs...", "Let me tell you something, before finding out tonight what the crap this thing was. We had the exterminator in here twice, we fogged our home in three places. My husband was on his hands and knees cleaning all the carpet with vinegar and bleach. We bagged all of our clothes to have washed, stayed away from the house for a wk. We thought we were crazy, even the exterminators couldn’t see what the problem was....but a lase today we figured out what they are and now we can’t sleep. This sucks and I want to move...but the fun thing was reading other people’s responses to this problem, you made me laugh in one of my darkest hours.", "Hello all, I don’t have these bed bugs but I would like to give some input, I think two sided tape around all the walls and baseboards so they cant climb up the walls would be a great idea to keep them from climbing the walls. Also put the DE powder around the baseboards. They will get in the DE dust at the baseboards and /or stick to the two sided tape on the bottom of the walls and baseboards. If you do this they cant climb the walls and jump off the ceilings on to you in your bed and suck your blood or eat on you.", "Also spray with Dawn dish detergent mixture around the base boards in between putting down the DE powder. Then vacum everyday and put DE powder inside your vacum cleaner dirt collecting canister before vacuming or spray inside the dirt collecting canister with Dawn dish soap after vacuming and then let your vacum dirt collection canister air dry before vacuming again. If you have a vacum bag burn it and put in the trash. If you are in a situation where you cant burn your vacum bag then put the DE dirt in the canister bag and seal it with tape and put it in another trash bag and tape it up again and trash it immediately or they will crawl out and be in your house again. I would also put the tape around my bed legs and put DE powder around the bed legs or put plastic bags around the bed legs. Good luck to all.", "If you can hold off until treatment, then do so otherwise, have it completely sealed in plastic until you are sure the bed bugs are eliminated!", "We are on our third round of bedbugs since our first diagnosis 16 months ago. The first time, since I didn’t know WT these things were (I thought they were baby cockroaches that we had been battling in the kitchen... why were they in my son’s room?), the infestation was pretty bad. Once we had them identified we saw them under the lampshade and deep in the box springs. We paid for a heat treatment, which diminished our slim savings a good chunk. Then we moved out of the house — and found them there with us six months later! This time my kid found one crawling on his bed and knew exactly what it was. Second pro heat treatment took two days and cost another grand. Ouch. I couldn’t even pay right away, and had to make arrangements for a payment plan, which I am still paying off, and is still cutting into my bare minimum survival budget. And now, of course, we just found them again.", "It’s the youngest kid who has the allergic reaction. If it wasn’t for him we might never know. The complicating factor here is, in addition to totally not having the money for the cheapest pro around (who I can’t help suspecting didn’t do a through enough job twice before, even though I know they can come in again from anywhere), I also have to deal with the fact that my husband who suffers from PTSD has been in a bad episode and is basically bedridden with anxiety. Regular-life anxiety (flashbacks from extreme child abuse) –not bed- bug anxiety, which I found out is a thing called PTBBSD: post-traumatic bed bug stress disorder. The web says PTBBSD is because folks don’t like critters eating them in their sleep from the ick factor but I think it’s because it’s so damn expensive to treat them, and when the treatment doesn’t work, you can’t really get a do-over from the pro cuz they could have been brought in again from going to the @# movies.", "So here we are. We found two adults. One on the bed after the kid woke up scratching (and knew the exact type of itch this time) and one on my husband’s shirt one day as he sat on the living room couch. Could have come in from his visit to the social worker’s office. They’ve got several overstuffed couches that all kinds sit on. Oy.", "I’ve got diatomaceous earth and a clothes drier. I got mattress covers the first time (when I had more available cash). Dad’s not rallying this time. Did he give up?", "He says he’s got a plan to bring in a bunch of space heaters and fans we own to DIY heat treat (but he’s making no moves in that direction yet).", "Any other suggestions? We’re kinda stunned, it’s already been a couple of weeks since the first ID, we couldn’t find a nest, (without taking apart the bed frame, which is part of the plan) we did a bunch of hot clothes drying of bedding and pillows right away (but before the 2nd ID — which might have been another hitchhiker?) (Am I over-rationalizing?). I need to get a plan that’s comprehensive and functional.", "And sheesh, for the $5200 I’ve spent on this (in prof. fees alone) I could have bought all new furniture. So I am totally ready to throw out my couch and chairs and sit on the rug at this point. How do I make sure they don’t get in the darn rug?", "I just got rid of my couch. Having a new leather couch delivered in 2 weeks. Should I have it delivered while I still have BBs? If so, should I keep the leather couch in plastic? How does one treat leather w/o staining?", "© 2008-2020 BadBedBugs.com · No information on this site should be construed as medical advice · We make no guarantees, what worked for someone else may not work for you." ] }, "parsed_md": "DIY Success Stories: How Others Killed BedBugs PG1\n\n# DIY Success Stories: How Others Killed BedBugs PG1\n\nBedbugs have you feeling down and thinking you can’t kill them on your own?\nTake a few minutes and read the uplifting Do-It-Yourself success story below.\nYou can do it – don’t listen to the naysayers!\n\nThe testimonial below and those that follow are from visitors who left\ncomments after reading, and using, our guides.\n\nHello,\n\nSorry it’s a bit long winded but I didn’t want to leave out anything that\nmight help you; had I known then what I know now, it would have helped me more\nthan I can express, so here it is!\n\nI believe you can fight Bed Bugs but you have to be mentally tough, if not\ncall an exterminator (very expensive AUD $1,000+ and no guarantees)... I’m\nhoping to reduce the stress/costs involved for you by sharing what I now\nknow.... do everything thoroughly or you’ll be doing it all over again....\nit’s quite an emotional journey, be prepared to shed many tears but never,\never, never give in – after all they are just a bug... isolate and keep on\nvacuuming/steaming/Fossil Shell flouring (see below for instructions on how I\nkilled bedbugs)......and stay strong!\n\nI refused to let a tiny bed bug beat me!\n\n## I knew the battle would be long!\n\nI diagnosed the problem quickly and took action... I’ve been lucky with only a\nlight infestation; in hindsight I panicked and did so much that wasn’t\nnecessary, purely because I didn’t have the knowledge (heaps of information on\nthe internet) and I had no idea where they were!\n\nIf you’ve decided to tackle them yourself be prepared for a long journey (many\nmonths to a year is my guess), but through dedication it can be done, I want\nto do it myself as I know its being done thoroughly by someone who cares...\nME!\n\nI highly recommend drowning yourself in knowledge about Bed Bugs/their eggs\nand their bites; check them out on the internet for a few days before doing\nanything (stay calm).\n\nNow inspect where you think they might be, is there any evidence? if you find\nthe bugs keep a few as proof (in case you need to call a Pest Control company)\non a piece of sticky tape or in a plastic bag, careful not to squash them...\nkeep everything you suspect of having bugs or eggs in it in one room as much\nas possible.\n\n## How I Killed Them\n\nMy recommendations for going into battle are a bug steamer, bed bug powder,\nmattress cover, cheap plastic containers with double sided tape around the\noutside for under bed/chair legs. Please read below for further explanation of\nthese suggestions.\n\nPlace a thin layer of the powder wherever you suspect there may be bugs (rub\ngently to get some of it deeper into carpet), leave in place for a few months\nat least.\n\nIt’s important to kill them or you’ll have them forever, they breed\nfast...it’s not as simple as moving out for a few weeks to starve them, as\nthey can hibernate for 12 to 18 months without feeding.\n\nIn order to reduce the work load dramatically, cover you bed with a mattress\ncover for bed bugs (vacuum mattress thoroughly before covering) and tape any\nholes / rips. If you have a base on the bed you can get covers for this also\n(or vacuum/steam/Fossil Shell flour). I fashioned a cover myself for our\nmattress out of 2 fitted sheet mattress protectors (don’t get the really cheap\nones, make sure the fabric is closely woven so as the baby bugs can’t get\nthrough it)... placed one on top and one under the mattress then sealed around\nthe elastic sitting on top with strong tape, a much cheaper option (approx AUD\n$40 for the two). Leave these covers in place for a year after you think\nyou’re rid of the bugs, just to make sure they’re dead!\n\nThey will be hiding/living quite close to their host, more than likely on or\nin your bed frame/mattress somewhere (completely dismantle and steam\nslowly/thoroughly as though your life depended on it), or the lounge suite\nespecially if you fall asleep on it, wherever their host spends time sleeping,\nthey like to live where it’s dark and undisturbed (don’t sleep or sit anywhere\nelse as they’ll follow you and spread through the house, better to keep them\ncontained so as you can kill them). I believe they may come into your home in\na bag/on clothing but will then make their home in your bed frame/lounge suite\nwhere ever you sleep (so don’t go crazy like I did washing/spraying/vacuuming\neverything in the house)....they’re attracted to the warmth of your body and\nthe carbon dioxide you breath out whilst you’re in the deepest sleep.\n\nThey usually feed every few days in the early hours of the morning (approx 4am\n– 6am), their only source of food is your blood... the bite is painless. They\ntend to feed on one person unless that person’s not available (usually the\nperson closest to their hiding spot). You may be bitten and your partner not\n(in the same bed), some people don’t react to the bites at all whilst others\nhave painful allergic reactions.\n\n## It took me awhile to notice the bed bugs\n\nThe thing I’ve found most difficult is that it takes anywhere up to 10 to 14\ndays for the bites to emerge (for me approx 10 days) – someone with an allergy\nto the bites might show quicker (Google images/information on bites, they vary\nconsiderably), so you can’t feel an itch/bite and know where they are, also\nbear in mind you may have been bitten elsewhere and not have them in your\nhome.... that’s why I say don’t panic, be logical and investigate all\npossibilities before acting.\n\nIf you found them or strongly suspect they’re in your home I would recommend\nvacuuming/steaming/taping/filling any cracks and crevices (near any place you\nfall asleep) in walls/ceiling/floor...even the smallest gaps (with Fossil\nShell Flour, see below for instructions), also in and under lounge\nfurniture/beds and bed frames.\n\nIf you think they traveled in a suitcase/overnight bag I would strongly\nrecommend you act quickly on vacuuming/steaming/hot wash/hot dryer all clothes\nand baggage that went with you, probably too late to get the live bugs but\nthere are possibly eggs that have yet to hatch.\n\nWash your bed linen/doona/duvet and any clothing that you think may be\naffected in really hot water – anything that can’t be put in hot water, put on\nhigh setting in the clothes dryer for 1/2 hour (don’t wet them) – you can put\nin pillows/doonas/bags/shoes/ belts/delicates – put in dry not wet so as not\nto damage them, also cheapens the electricity bill.\n\nBe logical about killing bed bugs....I made so much work for myself (did all\nmy belongings, I believe now it just so wasn’t necessary), by the time you\nrealize you have bed bugs they will most likely be near your bed/couch near\ntheir host, I doubt they would live in clothes/electronics/bags/shoes etc\nunless they were placed near where you sleep (also near your favorite chair\nyou may fall asleep in), once they’re inside your home they would make their\nway to be close to you when you’re asleep.\n\nOnce every nook and cranny of your bed is taped/vacuumed/steamed/Fossil Shell\nFloured, isolate your bed (and all the others in the house, I managed to keep\nthem out of my daughters room by doing this very early on), cheap plastic\ncontainers under your bed legs with a little Fossil Shell Flour in the bottom\n(just in case they manage to get past the tape), wide double sided tape on the\noutside (you may need to put more tape over the top in a few months as it\nloses it stickiness), sprinkle Fossil Shell Flour (work into carpet a little)\non the floor around the containers to kill them (they need to be killed or\nthey’ll keep breeding), careful the containers don’t crack from the weight of\nthe bed as the bugs will crawl through.\n\nDon’t wear any clothing that you’ve been wearing during the day/night to bed\n(best for all to go naked in any affected beds), do not use/sit/put anything\non the bed for any reason ever! DO NOT LEAVE STUFF LYING AROUND ON THE FLOOR\n(clothes, books, computers, phones etc), THEY LOVE TO HIDE IN IT... bed bugs\nare lazy and will be living close to their host, near or on the bed, in the\nlounge chairs you sit on, they like to live where it’s dark and undisturbed\n(don’t sleep or sit anywhere else as they’ll follow you and spread through the\nhouse).\n\nDon’t give others your infestation\n\nVery important note... if you decide to throw away mattresses/bases or lounge\nsuites make sure that you severely slash them with a knife so as no one else\nwill take them home and have to go through this awful experience.\n\nAnother very important note.... In future when traveling check the mattress\nand surroundings for any sign of bed bugs, keep everything in your bag... zip\nit up and place in sink/bath/shower or up high on a table etc well away from\nthe bed.\n\nI’m in my 6th month of fighting bed bugs, and now think they are only in our 3\nseater couch that I used to fall asleep on.... I’ve now sprinkled Fossil Shell\nFlour under the cushions and around the short legs on the carpet; no one sits\non it.... I’ve sprinkle Fossil Shell Flour around the legs of our other 2\nchairs and we sit on them (got my daughter a bean bag so she was well away\nfrom the lounge suite).... my plan is to make them come and get me, in order\nto do that they’ll have to crawl through the flour, and DIE..... WISH ME LUCK!\n\n### Bed Bug Free!\n\nSpecial thanks goes to our visitor (Steamer/DE) from Australia who took the\ntime to share her tips on how to kill these bed bugs yourself without having\nto pay the fees for a professional extermination company.\n\nUpdate: The method above worked and the visitor is now bed bug free! A number\nof people have stated that Pine Sol is VERY effective at killing bed bugs on\ncontact. This combined with the methods I have listed on my bed bug dust page\nshould do the trick!\n\n## More Success Stories\n\nJayne::\n\nok.....I have had these little varmints for about 3 months....it started out\nwhen I was moving in to my apartment I found a nice bed that was left outside,\nit was one of those memory foams beds, very expensive & the box spring was\nwith the bed...I was extremely excited to come across what I thought would be\na really good find.....ha!\n\nI am going thru a divorce....and about a month after I got the beds are\nstarted noticing these pinkish welts on my legs....I started freaking out at\nwork thinking they were hives induced by the stress I was going thru with my\ndivorce....I wish, I had always heard the fun saying before I went to bed,\ndon’t let the bed bugs but....but believe me when I tell ya.......I did not\nknow that these things existed!\n\nI was disgusted and appalled....I hate bugs in general w/a passion!....so\nanyway....to make a long story longer...I called terminate and they confirmed\nmy fears....BED BUGS....showed em to me and everything....so I asked what I\ncan do & basically told me because I live in an apartment not much because in\norder to do a treatment they need to the ok from the apartment management and\nif bugs are found in any other apartment I would be responsible to pay for the\ntreatments (CRAZY).\n\nI asked what else can I do and the exterminator advised me on the bed casings\n(a lil expensive) then I got word of this wonderful stuff on line called DE or\ndiatomaceous earth....I was sold....went out about week ago and have proceeded\nto cover my apartment & mattress with it, I literally put a border around all\nthe wall of this powder...I was extremely victorious I thought....I felt like,\nyes I am gona get my apartment back!\n\nWell, that was up until yesterday and today, between now & then I have found\n3-4 bugs just hanging out on the walls....what did I do wrong? I literally\nhave this white powder all over my apartment....my next step (b/c I am broke)\nis to try to get the mattress coverings....\n\nI am having a real hard time sleeping @ nite & am very fearful that my kids\nare going to take this hitchhikers back to their dads & he will kill me for\nbringing these things into his house....please help....tell me if I am doing\nsomething wrong or if there is something else I should be doing, they are now\nappearing on my walls! Don’t know how they are climbing up the walls & not\ngetting effected w/the DE.....please anyone help, open for any and all\nsuggestions.... by @ my wits end :(\n\nEtta Rae::\n\nHey Jayne, to ease your burden. Get rid of the infested bed. It’s no use\ntrying to save it and you’ll have better control of the situation for I did\nthe same thing months back (bringing home a used box spring, bad choice). The\nbest thing you can do is invest in a roll away bed plus mattress cover.\n\nKeep up with that DE stuff and buy Ortho Home Defense MAX (Kills Bedbugs where\nthey hide!). Using Spackle on any cracks or holes will bring some relief to\nyou as well, I promise. We can’t get rid of these all together but we can\nprevent them from ruining our lives and getting a good nights rest. Stay at\nthe top of your game, don’t let them win by making you go bonkers from losing\nsleep.\n\nAlso try washing the areas of your body that you have the bumps with cold\nwater and antibacterial soap plus use coco butter lotion and Vaseline to\nrelive itchiness (doing this well get the bumps to go down faster). About all\nI can say from here on out is stay calm, cool, and collected because if you\nlet these horrible demons ruin your life, you’ll never see the end of them.\nThe best way to getting rid of these things and ensuring they are gone is to\nNOT panic. Panicking is the last thing you want to do because you could do\nsomething wrong and make your infestation worse.\n\nInvest in time vacuuming, steaming, clearing out clutter/ packing stuff into\nplastic bins that have tight sealed lids, changing your bedding as often as\npossible and washing/drying them on high heat (do the same with clothes),\nspraying Ortho’s pesticide made especially for bedbugs, and Spackle up open\ncracks and holes.\n\nI’m currently in my own fight against these horrible things and so far I’m\ncoming out at top even though like you, I get that sick feeling of just giving\nup and letting them win but no, we can’t. These things pretty much\nmysteriously came back into the U.S. and we can get them back out as fast as\nthey came. We did it once before,we can do it again! I wish you much luck!\n\nnina::\n\nMe and my partner are moving into a new house and are currently living at my\nmother in laws until it is available. We threw away our bed, wardrobe and\nother bedroom furniture as we had been getting bitten for months. I am now\nworried that they would be in our clothes and we have brought them to my\nmother in laws house! Will washing everything on high heat and sealing in a\nbag do the trick if so?\n\nAlso, do the bites really take 10 days or more to show/itch? We thought we\nwere rid of them but have a few more bites since being here. Not sure if\nthat’s because we still have bed bugs or not?\n\nWe are a young couple not earning alot and cannot afford to buy expensive\nmattress covers etc so will the DE stuff really work on our sofa, currently\nbeing stored in a shed. And how long until I can actually use the sofa again\nif I use it? Please help!!! Am starting to panic and cant find any answers to\nthese questions!\n\nEtta Rae::\n\nNina, wash all your clothes in hot water and dry on high heat. If any of your\nfurniture was heavenly infested, it’s good you got rid of it. Things can be\nreplaced plus this is coming from someone who can’t afford very much either\nand I had to get rid of my whole bed. To be on the safe side, you could try\nspraying your couch with Ortho Home Defense Max (Kills Bed Bugs where they\nhide!). I hope this helps, much luck.\n\nMary-Ann::\n\nHi Jayne –\n\nI feel your pain! I am now going through a 3-week ordeal of trying to get my\nLandlord to help me with this nightmare! By law (in Maine, anyway) Landlords\nare responsible to pay for treatment of bedbugs and other infestations ( up to\ntwice/year, I believe). My neighbor got them twice in under 3 months and the\nLLD did NOT warn nor treat adjacent apartments – which I have seen is an\nstandard practice in some areas. I asked for an inspection 2 months ago, after\nseeing bites or a rash of some sort on my body. They did a canine inspection\nbut the dog didn’t find any bed bugs. Upon further investigation, I discovered\nthat Dogs have approximately a 98% accuracy rate and let’s face it, dogs –\nlike people, have bad days. In any case, almost a month after the inspection –\nwhich I vacuumed for, etc – something you should NEVER DO – (duuh!) I was\ncovered with WELTS, mostly around my neck arms and shoulders. I saw all the\nsigns – tiny black spots, blood spots on my sheets and then, an engorged one\non my leg! I contacted my landlord a second time.\n\nI wanted to use DE, but was told by Modern Pest Control (the co. my LLD\ncontracted with) that DE “might interfere” with their treatment. It’s three\nweeks to the DAY I confirmed BB’s in my apt and it’s been 2 days since their\nheat treatment (done this Wednesday) – cooking my apt at 126 to 138 degrees,\nand I am seeing a few... STILL... even a few wigglers on my mattress!\n(Incidentally, I spotted them WHILE trying to put on the WalMart cheapo/top-\nof-the-line brand of mattress cover. First – you get what you pay for. This is\nmy SECOND WallyWorld cover – the first one’s zipper broke trying to put it on\nmy foam mattress! Today, the SECOND one RIPPED! They are like PLASTIC PAPER\nand I do NOT recommend them if you have a PLUSH mattress!!!) IN any case, I\nFREAKED and immediately called Modern. They now tell me that it could take “UP\nTO” 2 WEEKS for the heat and Tempo 1% dust to work completely. Prior to\ntreatment, I was told the heat is a 100% kill ON THE SPOT and the dust would\ntake care of any residuals that may have burrowed to hide from the heat deep\nin my mattress or in cracks and gaps in the apartment. I was under the\nimpression that there would be NO MORE BB’s and that in several days, a couple\nof sick stragglers may wander out, but the dust would kill them within hours.\nNow, I’m told a different story. I feel that I would have been better off the\nDAY I spotted the bugs, to go straight out and buy Diatomaceous Earth (DE). I\nstill have the bag sitting here, in fact, and boy am I tempted!\n\nI have read only GOOD things about DE and though it can take up to 8-10 days\nto completely ERADICATE the bugs, (some say the residual should be left longer\nfor any eggs laid by the adults killed at time of treatment). In any case, it\nWILL do the job! My only questions for you are: When did you apply the DE and\nare you certain you got EVERY nook and cranny in your home? I didn’t see you\nmentioned anything about washing all your personal clothing/fabrics/materials,\netc. Did you wash ALL clothing in HOT water and dry them on HIGH for at LEAST\n30-45 mins? I prefer a longer drying time to be sure the entire load got hot\nenough to kill everything inside, so it is important that you do NOT overstuff\na dryer. What you spend in electricity or quarters will be nothing compared to\nwhat you will pay down the road for not being thorough. Also, electrical\nequipment are areas they LOVE to hide in – so are wall outlets, carpet seams,\ngaps in tiles, screw holes in wood furniture, loose floor tile and more. If\nyou didn’t get the electrical outlet plates, then they are still alive inside\nthere and may even pick up DE on their way to dinner (YOU!) ... possibly dying\nafter and even laying some eggs along the way to their demise – the bastards!\n\nIf you dusted just a few days ago, give it time. If you haven’t done the\nlaundry, then that is probably your culprit, along with your dresser drawers,\nshoes, and accessories: purses, wallets, belts, scarves – u name it! They LOVE\nclosets, too! Pull out everything – heat treat what u can and dust in every\ncorner and crevice. If it’s got a fabric or any sort of porosity BB’s can hide\nin, they will do just that. Also, if you wet an area, you need to re-apply.\nI’d dust the inside of my purse, shoes, etc. Make sure you let it sit for a\nbit and be sure to vacuum it WELL before using anything that may come in\ncontact with your skin or eyes* (VERY irritating) or be breathed in –\nSERIOUS respiratory complications WILL result. DE effects are analogous to\nbreathing in microscopic cut glass fibers! I’m seeing a lot of good things\nabout DE, but rarely have I seen people posting that it CAN be harmful if not\nhandled very carefully and responsibly! Wear a mask and gloves and use an\napplicator or brush – as I saw one gentleman post earlier – GREAT idea! It\nwould make it even easier to control and minimize “dust blow back”.\n\nI don’t know if this has been at all helpful, but I had to say something. You\nare the first person I have seen posting that DE didn’t work – and believe me,\nI have been reading day and night obsessively for these last 3 weeks! Best of\nluck to you. I’ll say a prayer and if you would please, send one my way? It’s\nbeen hell. I’ve been stuck on my couch for 3 weeks and have had a very serious\nspine surgery, so my pain levels are keeping me from sleeping, even without\nbeing bitten. I HATE THIS!\n\nAll the best to you, Mary-Ann\n\namber::\n\nA lady on another bed bug page said dawn dish detergent kills bed bugs on\ncontact but not the ones hiding so keep spraying..and its affordable .. I\nthink it was 1/5 dawn and 4/5water..I’ll double check..\n\nBarbara::\n\nJane this may be a bit long coming however I just would like to let you know\nto keep up the good work. Once the bugs pass though the powder it can take up\nto several hours before they are dead. Also if you are putting too much of the\npowder around your edging they will stay clear of it and climb the wall to go\naround it and drop from the ceiling. All you need is a light amount of powder\naround your powder making sure it is covered but lightly.\n\nRich::\n\nThe bedbugs evolved in caves. So analyze caves to figure them out. The bedbugs\nuse two sensors to find humans: chemical receptors to detect carbon dioxide\ngas, and infrared sensors to detect relative heat, just like the cops use in\nhelicopters to find hiding human suspects in wooded areas. Humans look white\nrelative to the relatively cooler surrounding materials (bedding, walls,\nfurniture). Recall that human skin is 98.6 degrees ALL THE TIME, even when at\nrest. Bedding, etc. is probably under 80 degrees even in summer without air\nconditioning.\n\nThis temperature difference is substantial considering the fine tuning of the\nbedbugs infrared receptors. So to make a long story short, the bugs climb on\nthe ceiling in order to get on the bed to suck blood from humans, and of\ncourse they can “see” the humans and of course they drop directly down to\nwhere the human skin is visible using the infrared sensors. If you don’t\nbelieve me, read some entomological journal articles. There are scientists\nstudying these bugs, and the scientists are smart, like the scientists who\ndeveloped hydrogen bombs and the scientists who put man on the moon. If you\ndon’t believe in science, don’t ever go to doctors or hospitals, as they use\nscience in a big way. The facts of bedbugs are not all known, but their sensor\nsuite is somewhat understood and we know they use CO2 chemoreceptors and\ninfrared sensors at least.\n\nThere will be more discoveries. If you want info on infrared sensors, check\nout Youtube video of helicopters or drones using infrared sensors and notice\nhow tires on cars, exhaust pipes on vehicles, or human beings are “white”\ncompared to the surrounding cooler materials. This stuff is not rocket\nscience, but it is science, and science is just as real as the bedbugs. Heat\nis the only definitive way to kill bedbugs without using illegal, third-world\nchemicals like Tres Pastitos (“three tiny steps” or aldicarb).\n\nThe caves never got hot where the bedbugs developed. Use a HS175KT Kerosene\nForced Air Heater ($400) to heat up a house to kill the bugs, or to heat up a\nmoving van to kill the bugs in your bed, furniture, and belongings. If you\nreally hate the bugs, study them. Get some entomology textbooks. Consider\ngetting a Ph. D. in entomology, and write your doctoral dissertation on the\nbedbug. It can be done. Become an expert on “the enemy.” Only then will you\nknow and understand its weakness (temperature extremes) and how to exploit it\n(with construction heaters like the HS175KT Kerosene Forced Air Heater).\n\nPat::\n\nFirst, you are going to have to get the mattress cover. They are nasty bugs.\nThey will just keep reproducing right underneath where you are sleeping. Food\nand shelter right there. The cover won’t kill them though. That powder won’t\nreally kill them either, we used it too. I thought it would work, read all the\ncomments, etc. But, no, maybe slowed them down for a couple weeks. We threw\nout out bed, expensive wooden bed frame and all our bedroom furniture. We\nwrapped everything in plastic and took it to the dump, so no one would get the\ninfested mattress. Did that work?\n\nNo. We then invested in two types of stream machines, which my husband used\nweekly on all the bedrooms. We also washed all the bedding every or every\nother night on hot, double stick tape around all the legs of the bed, and\ndon’t let your bedding hit the floor when you sleep. We have had them for\nalmost two years! It is exhausting. Our house was just tented for termites two\nweeks ago with Vikane gas. No spots on the bed since. I truly hope they are\ngone and we can finally put our room back together!\n\ntangerinequeen::\n\nI’ve read all of your comments and i agree with what everyone has posted and i\nhaven’t seen anyone tackle these ugly little critters with vinegar and water.\nI’ve seen these things explode and die right where they sat when we sprayed\nthem. natural stinky way to kill them but very effective. we couldn’t afford\nthe bed cover right away so we try what natural product we could sleep around\nand we doused our beds in the morning and put our beds up against the walls\nand spray our carpets every day. We got to have a comfortable sleep instead of\nan itchy restless sleep and put our bed clothing in the dryer every morning.\nit worked for us....\n\nLouAnn::\n\nI wanted to say thank you for posting this information, I recently discovered\nthat we have bed bugs. I think I caught them pretty early because there were\nonly a few on my bed. I took the bed apart and vacuumed every inch and doused\nit with the dawn water mix, and yes it does kill them on contact.\n\nI vacuum the every night before I go to bed and haven’t seen anymore in there,\nI have the tape around the foot of the bed and there isn’t any evidence of\nthem. However, I have animals so I did not get to contain them in my room so\nthey are all over the house, except for my bedroom. I found that the dawn\nmixture works good if you spray the area down really good a couple of times\nthe BB don’t go back to that spot.\n\nI put the DE down and I haven’t seen any adults but I got lax with the\nvacuuming for a couple of days and that was a mistake, eggs must have hatched\nand they tore me up, oh yeah, I am extremely sensitive to them, I am sure that\nis why I managed to catch them so early in my room.\n\nI also have a steam washer and dryer, and trust me they don’t live through\nthat, I have only had them for about a week and they are driving me nuts, I am\nglad that I am so sensitive to them or I might not have caught them so early.\nI am hoping I can get them eradicated sooner rather than later. Keep up the\ngood fight all, and once again, thanks for posting.\n\nJustin::\n\ni have lived in an extended stay hotel for 3 months and a month ago began my\nwar with Bed bugs. management has done very little and even gave me another\nbox spring already infested to replace old one. idiots! a couple weeks ago i\ndecided to just throw away my box spring as that’s where they seem to launch\ntheir attacks from.\n\nI stopped getting bit and thought i had actually got rid of them. wrong. 3\ndays ago i went to subway to get a 2$ meatball sub when i looked at my hand\nand saw an engorged bed bug! since then i have been fed upon twice. i have\ndecided to step up my efforts and launch a chemical attack followed by heat\nfor my clothes via the dryer. at least their not crawling all over my bed at\nnight and the psychological damage/sleep deprivation is now minimal. I will\nkeep everyone posted.\n\nWendell26::\n\nIf I use heaters and turn the heat up o the highest temperatures will this rid\nme of the blood sucking pest? Desperate for an answer. Please help:(\n\nBob::\n\nThe place I have moved into is crawling with them and after what I have just\nread, I am seriously thinking of leaving everything behind and just walking\nout. I can’t afford to buy stuff to put down and mattress covers etc. and I\ndon’t even own a vacuum cleaner. I don’t know how to kill bed bugs and I think\nthe little suckers have won already.\n\nRoland::\n\nI just discovered I have bed bugs in my beach home and I am renting it for a\nmonth next month. please tell me if it can go away before the renters come in\nor what should I do so that it is not a problem for them. I will definitely\nfight this until the end and will not keep my guard down.\n\nJanine::\n\nThank you for posting this, it made me laugh at your humor and made me feel\nbetter. Good luck to you and to all us with this plague.\n\nCherry::\n\nHi there,\n\nI have been reading your articles on bed bugs!! and help~~~~~I think I am\nbitten by bed bugs too!\n\nI have live in the house for almost 3 yrs, and recently i installed a wooden\nplatform bed in the master bedroom, me and my hubby sleep there everyday.\n\n2 weeks ago, while travel on a long journey bus/coach, i complained to hubby\nthat something bites me.. that night Itself, I discover lumps of small read\nspots on my right arm.. and only on the RIGHT side.. like this...\n\nthe next day itself i found that my right arm is full of red dots. went to\ndoctor... diagnosed as “chair” bugs bite as I told him i ride a coach\nbefore....\n\nA week later, this is this morning, i wake up in horror to find that my neck\nhas this 2 “love” bites!!! I couldn’t stop to believe that there are bed bugs\nin my house!!!\n\nWhat should I do? We are Asian parents living in Msia with a 2 yrs old toddler\nwho is currently with my mum, i dare not let her come home anymore!!!\n\nplease help me!!\n\nFrom\n\nHelpless mum,\n\nCherry\n\nUpdate Jan 17th:\n\nI found this darn thing hiding on one edge of my mattress.\n\nI found this, and 2-3 other baby bed bugs!\n\nAm so sure this is bed bug!!!!!!\n\nBed Bug Girl::\n\nHi Cherry,\n\nThese look like they hurt and I’m sorry you are dealing with them. I have\nnever heard the term “Chair Bugs” before but I know bed bugs are often found\non buses.\n\nThe bite pattern looks like bed bugs and your reaction seems greater than most\n(you may be more sensitive) but we need to make sure they are really bed bugs\nand not something else.\n\nHave you found any signs of bed bugs? Look at my bedbug checklist and consider\nmaking the trap I have listed. Once you are sure you have them, we can takes\nsteps to kill the bugs.\n\nA lot of visitors to this site have left their success stories on how to kill\nbed bugs and explain in detail the methods that worked for them. The key for\nmost have been using food grade diatomaceous earth (called DE) that you’ll\nspread around your home, focusing on creating a perimeter around the bed and\ncouch.\n\nIf you find a bug, please, send me a picture and I can tell you if it’s a bed\nbug or something else.\n\nUpdate: Jan 17th,\n\nI received the picture, included it in your comment and yes, although I can’t\nsee the fine detail, that looks like a bed bug and if you’ve compared what you\nfound to the pictures on this site, and they are a match, then your next step\nto come up with a DIY plan if you can’t afford an exterminator. Sorry the hear\nyou found them, I wish they were something else!\n\nlili::\n\nThese lil monster r the first infestations i have ever had!! I’m afraid to let\nmy friends/family visit or my kids to visit and have sleepovers anymore b/c\nlike many of u, didn’t know they were really Real!! I don’t know how i got\nthem or where they came from im totally freaked out and want to move but cant\nafford to my husband thinks they just go with us. Ive only tried over the\ncounter stuff with No success so i want to try DE but my daughter has a min\npin (puppy) will it hurt the dog? Im out of options and feeling completely\ndefeated so thank you for the suggestions!\n\nRita::\n\nFor two months I have been scratching incessantly around my face, back of my\nnext, back, hands and especially my forearms. I would cut my nails off to\nprevent the scratching but it became so unbearable that I would grab a hair\nbrush – the bore bristle kind. I thought I had a rash. I went to the doctor\nand he told me it was dry skin. Every now and then I would get bumps,\nespecially on my back and neck, but it was when I scratched the crap out of my\nforearms that the bumps would materialize. They were like fat, wide patches\nall over my arms, just like in the pictures here and scratching often left\nwhelps.\n\nLast night I read in bed on a white sheet with a white spread over me. First\nhour nothing, and then I felt this nick on my neck. I grabbed at it and it was\na baby bed bug. I started looking at the white pillow case and I kept seeing\nthese darkened spots and I knew I would not have purchased it like that. And\nthen I saw the bug – I have no clue where he came from. And then there was\nanother one.\n\nI can’t move, I can’t throw a lot of my stuff away so it became me or the bug.\nThe hardest part was going to bed knowing that I would be dinner. I didn’t\ndare go into the living room to spread the drama. I got tore up last night.\n\nI decided to check my mattress with a lamp, and a magnifying glass. I saw poop\nstains here and there, but it was when I looked on the side of the bed that I\nsaw a cluster of them. I ran into the kitchen and made up a solution of 1 part\nDawn soap and 4 parts water in a water bottle. I have to tell you, that\nsolution worked on contact. I even took a tooth pick to jab them a little just\nto be sure, then waited ten minutes and jabbed them again.\n\nMy bed frame had broken and my mattress was on the floor – a twin bed. The\nbuggers had gotten into the plastic around the corners of the frame and were\njust hanging out. I killed all of them and vacuumed with my new Kenmore Intuit\n(which is great for pet hair) and then I doused the entire carpet with the\nDawn/water solution.\n\nThe bed bugs can’t go through a sheet, so after spending 45 minutes on the\nmattress, it is now drying from the Dawn squirts. I’ll be moving it to another\nsection of the bedroom that has been doused with the Dawn/water solution as\nwell. Tomorrow I will go out and get a cover for the mattress ... a good one –\nI cannot stand sleeping on the floor.\n\nThe Apt. office was talking about spraying my apt., and that is how the\nproblem began – they sprayed another apartment and they came to me. I work at\nhome and I don’t go places and I have lived here for over a year with no\nincident until recently. The bugs have bitten my daughter and she gets lots of\nvisible bumps – me, I’m just scratching like a monkey and I don’t want to go\nout in public tearing at my skin.\n\nThe living room and the rest of the house is fine, we’re seldom in the living\nroom, but I will be spraying the carpet and the undersides of my new red\nleather couch ... just in case, cause I’m not trying to lose that.\n\nI believe that I got them, and even though I am not done yet, I’m confident\nthat I’ll be the victor – Dawn soap, to the rescue again. Please, please,\nplease, let this be the end of it.\n\nMichaela c.::\n\nomygeeze!! i moved in with this girl about 1 and a half years ago, she wasn’t\nthe cleanest, but i was one step away from the homeless shelter, so i am\ngrateful, sooo, i cleaned and cleaned, but it was too bad, we moved and we\nleft EVERYTHING, but our clothes, which we washed.\n\nFor over a year, no bites, no bed bugs, nada, my friend, no my co-worker, her\nbf had a couch he was getting rid of, we had NO furniture for a year, so we\ntook it, guess what, BED BUGS, grrrrr, ok, ima not going to let these little\nbasters win!!!\n\nI’m going to try the matt cover, the dawn soap, AND i want to get the D E, (\nthe powder?) my ? is, i have 2 little dogs, 3 cats, all inside animals, i\ndon’t want to poison them, will the diatomaceous earth hurt them? also i saw\nat the grocery they make a raid bed bug bomb, does it work? i’m just starting\nthis journey so please, i will take ALL info and use it, i don’t have a lot of\ncash either, as i’m a single mom, making it work as a shift manager at\nMcDonald...imagine, i cant scratch at work!!!!\n\npatricia::\n\nI found these critters today. After finding tiny blood spots on the sheets. I\nthought my husband picked in his sleep. No, it was bed bugs.\n\nI have sprayed with the Ortho home def. max. I threw out my mattress and box\nsprings. I have done 10 loads of Sheets, Blankets, throw rugs, curtains, and\nclothes. We haven’t got to the closet yet. I know it is only the start of how\nto kill bed bugs. I have steam cleaned carpet with Clorox and pine-sol mix. If\nanyone has any other suggestions please help. We are on a very limited income,\nso we are sleeping on the floor.\n\nAmanda::\n\nso I found out i have bed bug on my bed which is sucks! =[ I’m scared and just\nby thinking the tonight i have to go to sleep I’m scared i don’t know what to\ndo. I have red bump on my arms, legs, fingers , elbows and back they are all\nover my body =[ I really scare so can someone plz help i want to get rid of\nthem. I have only found one and a lot of black dots under my mattress.\n\nFighting Back::\n\nI’m not to sure where the bed bugs came from in my home. I purchased a new\nsofa and I’m not sure if they were brought in with it or if from one of my\nmany visitors. I’m pretty sure it was the sofa because my husband didn’t start\nto complain about the bites until he started to sleep on it. It has been two\nyears since I really went to take a look at the couch because I sit on it all\nthe time and never bit but then I discovered that it was infested with bed\nbugs. Instantly we removed the 1500 dollar couch ( that I cried over).\n\nWe have a friend that gave us a bottle of NyGuard IGR Concentrate and quickly\nstarted spraying all the living, dining and my bedroom with it and constant\nvacuuming. Since then which has been a week or so, now I only see one every\nthree days or so crawling up the walls. I have had some nights that I don’t\nsee any. I hate this bug!!! I take the lighter burn it alive and then vacuum\nand spray more poison.\n\nI have went out and bought Home Defense Max and had been spraying like crazy.\nI no longer see them in the master bedroom and they have not been spotted in\nany other bedrooms or the living area . I know for a fact I will continue to\nfight, I can not afford an exterminator I called Ortho and for the heat\ntreatment for my home he told me $1000.\n\nNow I will be going to my local feed store and buy this DE stuff I pray it\nworks. I’m not going to buy a new sofa for awhile now just to make sure they\nare gone. One blessing is that our mattress and box springs are all covered in\nthe original plastic and all have mattress covers. We still took the advice\nand washed everything in the house with hot water and put the dryer on max.\nGood luck to all the other peps out there dealing with this and never give up\nthe fight. God bless us all!\n\nCandace::\n\nLISTEN....LISTEN.......LISTEN.....we live in a two family flat and had BB’s\nabout two years ago. I’ll try to ake this Long story as short as possible. My\nmom bought my lil brothers “supposedly” new mattresses from this guy. After\nabout six months of sleeping on the mattresses mom had there bunks taken down,\nso she could remodel there room, so half the furniture including the bed\nframe, went into my living room right near my bedroom. The other half, the\nmattresses went into the girls room.\n\nOne night the boys decided to put their mattress that was leaning against the\nwall in the girl room on the floor, so they could sleep on it while watching a\nmovie. The kids said within minutes all these brown bugs were crawling\neverywhere, so the decided to take their pillows and blankets and go and sleep\nin the another room (only infesting room # 3) to sleep. Sunday morning the\nkids told my mom and I about all these bugs crawling on them last night. Well\nSunday night when the kids went to sleep mom started investigating....omg\nthere were BBs everywhere crawling all over the boys as they slept, and in the\ngirls room also. We killed at least 150 BBs that night alone.\n\nNow the kids never reacted to the bites but i did and About 2days later I\nstarted getting bites on me,so I checked my bed after being in denial, and low\nand behold there was one adult bug under my mattress and a baby on my head\nboard!! We went crazy...packing up everything, washing all clothes, vacuuming\n, everything you could think to do. A day later more bites on me, I went and\nbought my so-called sprays and powders to get rid off them.....still having\nbites! When I contacted bed bug exterminators, that wanted OVER $1000 dollars\nto “maybe” solve the problem!! So after dealing with this infestation for\nabout a year, spending numerous dollars and literally getting rid of all our\nbeds, furniture, and sofas, this is how we got RID of them.\n\nWe stripped, I mean stripped all the infested rooms bare....took all the\nbedding and clothes to the laundry mat, we put everything we were keeping,\nsuch dressers rugs clothes ect., scrubbed them with bleach, sprayed them with\na milky white BB chemical spray mom and I bought over the Internet and put\nthem in the freezing cold garage and left them there for about 3 months. We\nkeep all the new mattresses in the plastic they came in (or put them in\nplastic yourself), including the box springs. Then we took hard brushes and\nscrubbed the entire rooms from top to bottom, around the window panes,\neverywhere! Then we let the rooms dry, we then put Shellac on all the floors,\naround the the base boards everywhere( if you have carpet take it up), let dry\nand did it again, then repainted the base boards with paint. The Shellac\nreally did it, all those eggs and BBs that are hard to kill and see, just got\npainted over. After everything dried we still only put the box spring,\nmattresses and tv in the rooms for at least a month!\n\nShelly::\n\nI’ve had bedbugs for 2 months now. Tired of being bit. And yet, I have NEVER\nseen one. . I’ve tried sprays, vacuuming everything thoroughly, and even\ndusted bed legs and chair legs with the Diatomacious Earth Powder. I’m ashamed\nto have company over anymore.....don’t want them to be bit. This is awful. I’m\nashamed to wear shorts or a swimsuit, because my legs and buttocks are SO\nscarred from the bites and red welts. I’m such a clean person.....always\nvacuuming and dusting and washing floors......this is SO embarrassing. I can’t\nafford a Steam Treatment of $1000. What should I do?\n\nLeroy::\n\nWe recently learned that we have bed bugs in one of the bedrooms of the second\nfloor apartment now rented to two college students. This discovery took me to\nthe internet and I was very pleased to find the wealth of information in your\nweb site. I thought there was reference to a need to log into the site, but\nfound no way to access a site to provide contact and other information. Would\nyou please provide necessary information?\n\nAgain, thank you for all the useful information.\n\nBed Bug Girl::\n\nHi Leroy, unlike many of the bed bug sites out there, you don’t need to sign\nup for access, it’s free and you simply leave a comment the way you did here.\nIf you’re looking for a way to kill bed bugs, then I highly suggest you read\nup on bed bug dust. Have a bed bug and not sure if it’s one of these blood\nsuckers? Then check out our page “what do bed bugs look like” to find out for\nsure.\n\nPauline::\n\nMy husband and I had had a bed bug problem after living in our new apartment\nfor a couple of months. We never knew what bed bugs were until living here. We\nstarted noticing bumps on our body, but thought that it was mosquitoes or\nsomething. We ignored the bites until I noticed something crawling on the bed.\nI examined them and found out they were bed bugs!\n\nWe decided to check the bed and found bed bugs on the sides of the mattress\nand bed foundation! The more we searched the more we found bed bugs, so we\ntossed the mattress away and our brand new bed foundation. We then purchased\nan air bed for a couple months and realized that they had left! We used an air\nbed for a few months and NO bed bugs at all.\n\nWe decided to purchase a new mattress set and kept the hard plastic factory\nwrap on it. We also bought a metal frame for the bottom. So far, we’ve had\nthis mattress set and metal frame for almost a month and still no sign of\nthem. We’ll be checking the metal frame and bed set when it hits a month and\nevery other month. Btw, we are very clean people and vacuum every single day\nsince the bed bugs left and that seem to help somewhat. Hope this helps some\nof you!\n\nLisa::\n\nI live in Alabama and have been fighting bed bugs for about 9 months now. I\nhave accepted the fact that with our family and schedule, there is no way I\ncan kill them completely. The Bed Bugs are back and everyone; rich or poor,\nclean or unclean, are going to get them. SO DON’T BE EMBARRASSED.\n\nI had our home cleaned every week, spotless and we got them from someone just\ncoming over for a visit and had them on his clothes. He told us after a couple\nof weeks, that his family had bed bugs and was too embarrassed to tell us.\nThey had gotten them after his brother had spent the night with a friend and\nthe bed bugs were in his duffel bag. (I now clean our home myself)\n\nAfter finding this out, my daughter started noticing that she had blood spots\non her pillow cases and sheets. We started looking on the internet and reading\nall about them. I did see a few under the tag of her mattress, so we threw her\nset out. And after taking the fabric off from under her couch, I saw several\ninside her new couch, after several weeks of cleaning over and over, we took\nit out and burned it.\n\nFor several months I worked strictly on her bedroom and looking on our other\nbeds, just in case. Then I started seeing blood spots on our pillow cases and\nsheets. They were not many but that was bed bugs. This has been a very\nemotional and physical nightmare experience for me and my family and I have\nfinally decided that mentally I have to just come to terms with cleaning and\nchecking every day until they die out.\n\nThis web site was very informative, but I couldn’t do everything it suggested.\nThe best suggestions are: (I didn’t steam our mattresses) I put the mattress\ncovers on both mattress and box springs, covers fit both (Walmart $40 each),\ndouble sided tape (Walmart $5).\n\nAfter putting the mattress cover on the box springs, I taped around it and\nafter putting my fitted sheet on the mattress, I put tape around on top of the\nfitted sheet. This does help make you feel a little easier at night. (There\nare a lot of sleepless nites) We wash our bed sheets twice a week and retape\nthe mattress each time. We vacuum once a week thoroughly under beds, under\ndressers, nite stands etc. and dust everything.\n\nI spray Ortho Max (Walmart $8) around all the base boards. When that dries I\nput the dust down around the base boards and under the beds. I don’t put the\ndust out where any of us can step on it (I have a grandson that lives with\nus and don’t want him to get any on his hands or mouth or on his toys). AND\nTRY TO KEEP EVERYTHING OFF THE FLOOR AND BED. DO NOT HAVE CLUTTER AROUND ON\nTHE FLOOR (books, magazines, papers) Bed bugs love to nest under stuff.\n\nDO NOT do the heat the room thing, I don’t believe this works. DO NOT do the\ncold, freezer thing, it does not work. Elbow grease (hard cleaning) is the\nmost effective.\n\nWe have very little signs of them now. I check all the beds every morning for\nblood spots and do see the blood spots from time to time.\n\nI hope that one day We all will be able to lay down at night and sleep sound\nwithout thinking about bed bugs.\n\nAlso... Wash anything that is on your bed (comforter too) in the hottest water\nand dry everything in hottest heat. (if you have bed skirts, wash them and\nthen store them away, less places they can hide) Now we just wash everything\nin hot water, even our regular laundry. For delicate clothes, we dry them on\nlow heat, then turn them up to hot. Steam clean carpets about once a month\ninstead of just pulling it all up is an option too.\n\nfrustrated in co::\n\nJust found what I think might be bb tonight and I am so glad I found this\nsite. I have made a bed bug shopping list and will start my battle soon. Thank\nyou all the information and good luck to all of you.\n\nJ::\n\nthanks for all the great info! i made a HUGE mistake and went against my\nbetter judgement to rent a room out in my home to save money. a friend of a\nfriend kind of thing- she was utterly filthy- and brought bedbugs into my home\non top of just being a dirty person. I am going to use all the info here- and\nalso use some bed bug spray to hopefully kill them all- as I just bought my\nfirst home and am moving into it at the end of the month and really do not\nwant to take these little monsters with me. I am so grossed out.\n\ndc::\n\nI tried Garden Safe 4 Lb. Crawling Insect Killer Containing Diatomaceous Earth\nfrom Lowes over a week ago, I caked it everywhere, and I am still seeing\nthem?? Is this a diluted version of Diatomaceous Earth is that why it does not\nseem to be working? I have found some dead ones, but there are still a lot\nmore alive. Please advise\n\nFrustrated::\n\nMy landlord won’t get an exterminator and I can’t take any more sleepless\nnights. I warned her! On top of it I have to move to a new place (this has\nnothing to do with my mattress being infested but it’s a relief that I have to\nleave just the same). I pray that I can get out soon and that I will not bring\nthem with me and will be following prevention measures.\n\nI’m not sure how reliable the exterminators are anyway, I can see it being\nuseful for a particularly bad infestation. I will just have to give this stuff\na try.\n\nNever Gonna Get Bit Again::\n\ndc:\n\nIt can take a little while to kill bed bugs with DE. The eggs take 7-10 days\nto hatch, then have to come into contact with the DE. Make sure that you\nisolate your bed so that they cannot feed in the meantime while you are\nworking to kill them with the DE. It has been 9 weeks since I got bit, and I\nstill put DE down every time I vacuum to make sure. Remember that they can\nlive over a year without feeding.\n\nMonica::\n\nAloha from Hawaii! I have those little suckers all over my house! It is\ndriving me crazy! The worst part is I feel dirty, Ugh! I am going to try the\nDE powder and happily the exterminator is scheduled to come on Mon. I’ll find\nout if they’ll pay for it or not. Wish me luck with my Hawaiian BB’S! P.S. If\nthe dish soap works, I’m all over it!! Mahalo\n\nthe return of the bb::\n\nSo, last summer we had a BB scare in our home, just in one room. We thought we\ngot rid of em by trashing the bed and the chair and the dresser and washing\nall the cloths in that room (basically treating it like a flea infestation).\nWe thought we rid them all... Then i started seeing them in the room across\nthe hall way about 1 year later. when we took apart the bed we noticed the all\nthese black spots everywhere on the mattress and box spring, also when moving\nthe bed we found a few just hanging out on the side of the bed. (a few is\nreally under stating, more like groups of 5-8).\n\nWhat do we do????? Calling an exterminator is out of the question simply cant\nafford that, and using most these methods stated on here don’t seem to be our\nbest option, seeing how we have had them for over two years with out\nknowing... I never had a reaction to a BB bite as to why i probably didn’t\nnotice them leaving the first room and coming in to mine. Cant afford to get a\nnew bed and all new stuff for the bedroom. Just simply moving don’t make too\nmuch sense cuz they will follow me. I’m lost don’t know what to do with these\nguys. Although I do enjoy burning the little suckers with a lighter right now\nas revenge (hoping they get scared away lmao)\n\nChris::\n\nFor whatever it’s worth, here’s my experience with DE. I necessarily lived for\na time in what was basically an unlicensed boarding house, people shuttling in\nand out regularly and usually not well supplied with money, exactly the kind\nwho might bring in secondhand furniture (a definite no-no unless you get it\nfrom someone you know and TRUST to SWEAR that they have never had a bug).\n\nLong story short, I got bugs, landlord called Orkin, Orkin sprayed, 6-8 months\nlater bugs were back, Orkin came back, two weeks later bugs again. About this\ntime I moved out. Unfortunately I had hitchhikers, which is how bb’s spread.\n(Note: It does not help one iota to bag up everything you own, which is what\nthe exterminators tell you to do. All you do is bag the bugs up too, and they\ngo along with you. You would have to go through every book, every notebook,\neverything, page by page, check all your video and CD cases, vacuum and steam\nall your furniture, on and on and on...full-time job.) So now here I am in the\nnew apartment and I’ve got ’em.\n\nI bought a 4-lb. bag of Safer brand DE from Sears (saves postage because they\nwill ship it free to the store). I dusted thickly all around the baseboards,\ndusted my chair, the bookshelves behind the books, the closet, etc. (Don’t\nhave a bed yet, for reasons too complex to go into; I’m sleeping on the\nfloor.) I think the site owner may be right when he describes bb’s as lazy,\nsince I seldom see them except in the bedroom; about once in 2-3 wk. I may\nspot one in the LR, and I did see a baby one on the chair the other night,\nfirst time in months.\n\nOne night I had insomnia, woke up around 3 AM, turned on the BR light-bb’s!!!\nOn the carpet too. Out came the trusty Pest Pistol. Wholesale slaughter\nresulted! Killed at least 50, and another 30 or so as it started to get light.\nSo far my experience is that they come in surges. You might see 20-30 a day\nfor 10 days or so, then drop back to 3-4. What I am seeing mostly now, after\nabout 3.5 months fighting them, is little ones-much too young to breed. If you\ncan kill them in this stage you will take a major step forward.\n\nYou have to be patient and persistent. I got onto the website of Safer and had\na chat with a CS rep, who said to treat the apartment about once a week till\nyou don’t see any more of them. To which I will add that I may have an\nunusually bold strain, but I often see them crawling up the walls-fortunately\nthey show up well against the white paint. If you see one, try to hit it\ndirectly with the DE using the Pest Pistol. I do notice that if one gets the\nwhite dust on it, I don’t generally see it again. I guess it goes off and dies\nin a crack, like the Elephants’ Graveyard. I saw one a week or two ago\ncrawling on the DE in the LR corner by the TV and said to myself, “Well,\nyou’re dead even if you don’t know it.” I think it was, because the only one\nI’ve seen in that room since was obviously a juvenile.\n\nMurphy’s Oil Soap is supposedly good to treat your furniture and kill them; I\nhaven’t tried it yet but figure it can’t hurt. It’s at least cheap and smells\npleasant.\n\nBTW, I first used DE against fleas several years ago.\n\neddy::\n\nhello, like a lot of you i just found bb after one of my friends stayed the\nnight i few week later low and behold after i fell a sleep on my couch i got\nbites on my legs and arms so i look around on my couch and found them so this\nmight help a few ..i tried rubbing alcohol 75 % to 95% at Walmart for 1$\nsomething. i put it in a spray bottle and have been spraying my couch with it\nand on the bed bugs themselves if i see them. I have to say i see that there\nnot to many and the ones I did spray are dried up! so give it a try but like i\nsay its something i just been doing a few days now ..let me know if it works\nfor you ...I’m going to try the dove soap next ...eddy\n\nMorgan::\n\nI am so glad I found this page...my husband my son and I have been going nuts.\nWe’re itching at night and then I wake up to find welts and red markings all\nover me. Doctors have told us that we had scabies, we have been treated with\npermethrin three times. We just didn’t understand what was causing this\nproblem because we couldn’t see it. However I would have black dots smaller\nthan a poppy seeds left on my skin (I thought that was the bug, but found it\nstrange that it would never move). This has been going on since may and now it\nis the end of July and about a wk ago my husband found this bug, but because\nwe had never seen anything like it we just ignored it like it was some other\nbug. However today I found the same bug and decided to look it up and found\nthat it was bed bugs...\n\nLet me tell you something, before finding out tonight what the crap this thing\nwas. We had the exterminator in here twice, we fogged our home in three\nplaces. My husband was on his hands and knees cleaning all the carpet with\nvinegar and bleach. We bagged all of our clothes to have washed, stayed away\nfrom the house for a wk. We thought we were crazy, even the exterminators\ncouldn’t see what the problem was....but a lase today we figured out what they\nare and now we can’t sleep. This sucks and I want to move...but the fun thing\nwas reading other people’s responses to this problem, you made me laugh in one\nof my darkest hours.\n\nAndrea::\n\nHello all, I don’t have these bed bugs but I would like to give some input, I\nthink two sided tape around all the walls and baseboards so they cant climb up\nthe walls would be a great idea to keep them from climbing the walls. Also put\nthe DE powder around the baseboards. They will get in the DE dust at the\nbaseboards and /or stick to the two sided tape on the bottom of the walls and\nbaseboards. If you do this they cant climb the walls and jump off the ceilings\non to you in your bed and suck your blood or eat on you.\n\nAlso spray with Dawn dish detergent mixture around the base boards in between\nputting down the DE powder. Then vacum everyday and put DE powder inside your\nvacum cleaner dirt collecting canister before vacuming or spray inside the\ndirt collecting canister with Dawn dish soap after vacuming and then let your\nvacum dirt collection canister air dry before vacuming again. If you have a\nvacum bag burn it and put in the trash. If you are in a situation where you\ncant burn your vacum bag then put the DE dirt in the canister bag and seal it\nwith tape and put it in another trash bag and tape it up again and trash it\nimmediately or they will crawl out and be in your house again. I would also\nput the tape around my bed legs and put DE powder around the bed legs or put\nplastic bags around the bed legs. Good luck to all.\n\nThe last comment and 61 other comment(s) need to be approved.\n\n3 replies\n\n 1. admin says:\n\nJune 3, 2019 at 6:21 pm\n\nHello Jay,\n\nIf you can hold off until treatment, then do so otherwise, have it completely\nsealed in plastic until you are sure the bed bugs are eliminated!\n\n 2. Kirsten says:\n\nMay 15, 2019 at 5:54 am\n\nWe are on our third round of bedbugs since our first diagnosis 16 months ago.\nThe first time, since I didn’t know WT these things were (I thought they were\nbaby cockroaches that we had been battling in the kitchen... why were they in\nmy son’s room?), the infestation was pretty bad. Once we had them identified\nwe saw them under the lampshade and deep in the box springs. We paid for a\nheat treatment, which diminished our slim savings a good chunk. Then we moved\nout of the house — and found them there with us six months later! This time my\nkid found one crawling on his bed and knew exactly what it was. Second pro\nheat treatment took two days and cost another grand. Ouch. I couldn’t even pay\nright away, and had to make arrangements for a payment plan, which I am still\npaying off, and is still cutting into my bare minimum survival budget. And\nnow, of course, we just found them again.\n\nIt’s the youngest kid who has the allergic reaction. If it wasn’t for him we\nmight never know. The complicating factor here is, in addition to totally not\nhaving the money for the cheapest pro around (who I can’t help suspecting\ndidn’t do a through enough job twice before, even though I know they can come\nin again from anywhere), I also have to deal with the fact that my husband who\nsuffers from PTSD has been in a bad episode and is basically bedridden with\nanxiety. Regular-life anxiety (flashbacks from extreme child abuse) –not bed-\nbug anxiety, which I found out is a thing called PTBBSD: post-traumatic bed\nbug stress disorder. The web says PTBBSD is because folks don’t like critters\neating them in their sleep from the ick factor but I think it’s because it’s\nso damn expensive to treat them, and when the treatment doesn’t work, you\ncan’t really get a do-over from the pro cuz they could have been brought in\nagain from going to the @# movies.\n\nSo here we are. We found two adults. One on the bed after the kid woke up\nscratching (and knew the exact type of itch this time) and one on my husband’s\nshirt one day as he sat on the living room couch. Could have come in from his\nvisit to the social worker’s office. They’ve got several overstuffed couches\nthat all kinds sit on. Oy.\n\nAnd no money.\n\nI’ve got diatomaceous earth and a clothes drier. I got mattress covers the\nfirst time (when I had more available cash). Dad’s not rallying this time. Did\nhe give up?\n\nHe says he’s got a plan to bring in a bunch of space heaters and fans we own\nto DIY heat treat (but he’s making no moves in that direction yet).\n\nAny other suggestions? We’re kinda stunned, it’s already been a couple of\nweeks since the first ID, we couldn’t find a nest, (without taking apart the\nbed frame, which is part of the plan) we did a bunch of hot clothes drying of\nbedding and pillows right away (but before the 2nd ID — which might have been\nanother hitchhiker?) (Am I over-rationalizing?). I need to get a plan that’s\ncomprehensive and functional.\n\nAnd sheesh, for the $5200 I’ve spent on this (in prof. fees alone) I could\nhave bought all new furniture. So I am totally ready to throw out my couch and\nchairs and sit on the rug at this point. How do I make sure they don’t get in\nthe darn rug?\n\nHelp???\n\n 3. Jay says:\n\nMarch 17, 2019 at 6:49 pm\n\nI just got rid of my couch. Having a new leather couch delivered in 2 weeks.\nShould I have it delivered while I still have BBs? If so, should I keep the\nleather couch in plastic? How does one treat leather w/o staining?\n\n### Leave a Reply\n\nWant to join the discussion? Feel free to contribute!\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n### Additional\n\n Blog\n * Mite Bites\n * Flea Bites\n * BedBug FAQ\n * Hotel Bedbug Check\n * Bat Bugs or Bed Bugs?\n\n### Our Information\n\n * Privacy Policy\n * Conditions of Use\n * About My Website\n\n© 2008-2020 BadBedBugs.com · No information on this site should be construed\nas medical advice · We make no guarantees, what worked for someone else may\nnot work for you.\n\nScroll to top\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/bedbug/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201224233533/https://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/bedbug/", "parsed_text": { "title": "EPA Registered Bed Bug Products", "passages": [ "EPA has developed a search tool that can help you choose an EPA-registered bed bug product that meets your needs. The products listed in this search tool are those that can be purchased by any consumer. There are other products that are only available for purchase and use by specially trained individuals. You can search for a product by its:", "Enter the information as described in each section. The results will depend on how broadly or narrowly you define your categories.", "As with all pest control situations, be sure to use a product that fits your needs, never use products indoors that are not approved for indoor use, and ensure that label directions are followed. For example, be sure to consider where you want to treat your bed bug infestation.", "Never use a pesticide indoors that is intended for outdoor use. It is very dangerous and won’t solve your bed bug problem.", "Using the wrong pesticide or using it incorrectly to treat for bed bugs can make you sick, may not solve the problem, and could even make it worse by causing the bed bugs to hide where the pesticide won’t reach them.", "Check if the product is effective against bedbugs -- if a pest isn’t listed on the product label, the pesticide has not been tested on that pest and it may not be effective. Don’t use a product or allow a pest control operator to treat your home unless bed bugs are named on the product label.", "Keep in mind that any pesticide product without an EPA registration number has not been reviewed by EPA, so we haven’t determined how well the product works.", "If the goal is to eliminate bed bugs, the job has to be done correctly. Bed bugs are so small that they can live in a crack the width of a credit card, increasing the control challenge. Using pesticides as part of a control strategy must be done properly for the treatment to work. When a pesticide treatment does not completely control the bed bugs, there may be many reasons for this failure, including:", "Overlooking treatment of any of the known resting areas (bed bugs may rest or hide in hampers, bed frames, even furniture);", "Disregarding recommended label rates (applying pesticides at too low a rate may not kill bugs and may speed up development of resistance to that chemical)", "Not following up on treatment in an appropriate timeframe (many pesticides will not kill eggs, so treatment must be repeated after the eggs hatch or the infestation will not be controlled);", "Not allowing enough time for a pesticide to work (some pesticides, such as desiccators or growth regulators, may be very effective but take some time to kill the population); or", "Bed bugs’ becoming resistant to a specific type of pesticide (as insects, such as bed bugs, are exposed to a pesticide over time, the most susceptible ones are killed first, and only the less susceptible ones are left to breed, so that relative effectiveness of the pesticide rapidly diminishes).", "Resistance is only one of many possible causes of a treatment failure. While there is evidence of resistance in some populations to certain types of pesticides, pesticide resistance can only be verified in laboratory tests. Researchers are currently trying to determine the scope of the resistance problem, which will vary from community to community. This research will support the development and use of effective control strategies.", "Because of the potential for resistance, it is always important for homeowners and others trying to control bed bug infestations to use pesticides appropriately and according to the label. It is also important to be vigilant in surveillance, identification, and monitoring efforts, to hire trained, experienced, and reputable pest management professionals, and to use a comprehensive approach. For example, you may wish to choose different types of pesticides from the list of currently labeled ones for sequential treatments or you may wish to use pesticidal materials that insects have not yet been reported to become resistant to, such as diatomaceous earth, in combination with other control techniques." ] }, "parsed_md": "EPA Registered Bed Bug Products \| Pesticides \| US EPA\n\nJump to main content.\n\nPesticides: Controlling Pests\n\n * You are here: EPA Home\n * Pesticides\n * Controlling Pest\n * Bed Bugs\n * EPA Registered Bed Bug Products\n\n# EPA-Registered Bed Bug Products\n\n##### Resources\n\n * Bed Bug Main Page\n * Top Ten Bed Bugs Tips\n * Joint Statement on Bed Bug Control\n\nEPA has developed a search tool that can help you choose an EPA-registered bed\nbug product that meets your needs. The products listed in this search tool are\nthose that can be purchased by any consumer. There are other products that are\nonly available for purchase and use by specially trained individuals. You can\nsearch for a product by its:\n\n * Name\n * Company\n * EPA-registration number\n * Where you can use the pesticide\n * Pesticide type\n\n### Bed Bug Search Tool\n\nEnter the information as described in each section. The results will depend on\nhow broadly or narrowly you define your categories.\n\nAs with all pest control situations, be sure to use a product that fits your\nneeds, never use products indoors that are not approved for indoor use, and\nensure that label directions are followed. For example, be sure to consider\nwhere you want to treat your bed bug infestation.\n\nFoggers and bug bombs should not be used as the only method to attempt to\ncontrol bed bugs.\n\n### When Treatments Don't Work\n\n##### Bed Bug Pesticide Alert\n\n * Never use a pesticide indoors that is intended for outdoor use. It is very dangerous and won’t solve your bed bug problem.\n * Using the wrong pesticide or using it incorrectly to treat for bed bugs can make you sick, may not solve the problem, and could even make it worse by causing the bed bugs to hide where the pesticide won’t reach them.\n * Check if the product is effective against bedbugs -- if a pest isn’t listed on the product label, the pesticide has not been tested on that pest and it may not be effective. Don’t use a product or allow a pest control operator to treat your home unless bed bugs are named on the product label.\n * Before using any pesticide product, READ THE LABEL FIRST, then follow the directions for use.\n * Keep in mind that any pesticide product without an EPA registration number has not been reviewed by EPA, so we haven’t determined how well the product works.\n\nIf the goal is to eliminate bed bugs, the job has to be done correctly. Bed\nbugs are so small that they can live in a crack the width of a credit card,\nincreasing the control challenge. Using pesticides as part of a control\nstrategy must be done properly for the treatment to work. When a pesticide\ntreatment does not completely control the bed bugs, there may be many reasons\nfor this failure, including:\n\n * Not finding all the bed bugs;\n\n * Inadequately preparing area (failure to remove clutter, seal cracks and crevices, etc.);\n\n * Overlooking treatment of any of the known resting areas (bed bugs may rest or hide in hampers, bed frames, even furniture);\n\n * Failing to treat adjacent areas where bed bugs may have migrated (adjacent rooms or nearby apartments in multi-dwelling housing);\n\n * Disregarding recommended label rates (applying pesticides at too low a rate may not kill bugs and may speed up development of resistance to that chemical)\n\n * Not following up on treatment in an appropriate timeframe (many pesticides will not kill eggs, so treatment must be repeated after the eggs hatch or the infestation will not be controlled);\n\n * Not allowing enough time for a pesticide to work (some pesticides, such as desiccators or growth regulators, may be very effective but take some time to kill the population); or\n\n * Bed bugs’ becoming resistant to a specific type of pesticide (as insects, such as bed bugs, are exposed to a pesticide over time, the most susceptible ones are killed first, and only the less susceptible ones are left to breed, so that relative effectiveness of the pesticide rapidly diminishes).\n\nResistance is only one of many possible causes of a treatment failure. While\nthere is evidence of resistance in some populations to certain types of\npesticides, pesticide resistance can only be verified in laboratory tests.\nResearchers are currently trying to determine the scope of the resistance\nproblem, which will vary from community to community. This research will\nsupport the development and use of effective control strategies.\n\nBecause of the potential for resistance, it is always important for homeowners\nand others trying to control bed bug infestations to use pesticides\nappropriately and according to the label. It is also important to be vigilant\nin surveillance, identification, and monitoring efforts, to hire trained,\nexperienced, and reputable pest management professionals, and to use a\ncomprehensive approach. For example, you may wish to choose different types of\npesticides from the list of currently labeled ones for sequential treatments\nor you may wish to use pesticidal materials that insects have not yet been\nreported to become resistant to, such as diatomaceous earth, in combination\nwith other control techniques.\n\n### For Additional Information:\n\nTo learn more about bed bugs and how to control them, please visit EPA's main\nBed Bug information page.\n\nTop of page\n\nPublications \| Glossary \| A-Z Index \| Jobs\n\n### Local Navigation\n\n * Pesticides Home\n\n * Controlling Pests Home\n * Around the Home\n * Lawn & Garden\n * At School\n * In Agriculture\n * Questions about Chemicals?\n * Related Information\n\n * EPA Home\n * Privacy and Security Notice\n * Contact Us\n\nJump to main content.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158065.php", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20191130223843/https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158065.php", "parsed_text": { "title": "Bedbugs: Symptoms, treatment, and removal", "passages": [ "Bedbugs are small, wingless insects that feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals. Humans are the preferred hosts for the two main species.", "There are two species of bedbugs that are known to feed on human blood. They are known scientifically as Cimex lectularius and Cimex hemipterus. They have been found in the tombs of ancient Egyptians from 3,500 years ago.", "Over millions of years, bedbugs have evolved as nest parasites, inhabiting the nests of birds and the roosts of bats. Some of them have learned to adapt to the human environment.", "Newborn bedbugs, called hatchlings or nymphs, are tiny but visible and about the size of a poppy seed. Adults grow to about 0.25 inches long with an oval and flattened shape when they are not feeding. After feeding, they can double in size. Nymphs, eggs, and adults are visible to the naked eye.", "They are called bedbugs because of their preferred habitat in human homes: Sofas, bed mattresses, clothing, and other soft furnishings. They also prefer the dark.", "Bedbugs are seen as a growing problem within all types of dwellings, including private homes, dormitories, cruise ships, army barracks, and shelters.", "When seen close up, their color may range from a white, light tan to a deep brown or burnt orange color. When they have fed, a dark red or black blob may be observed within their body. They seek shelter in dark cracks and crevices when disturbed.", "The most obvious sign of bedbugs in the home is that people complain of bites that occurred while they were asleep. If this happens, examine the bedrooms for bedbugs and signs of bedbug activity.", "Look carefully in bed linen and the seams and tufts of mattresses and box springs for bugs or eggs. The eggs will look like tiny, pale poppy seeds.", "Signs of bedbug activity may occur beneath loose areas of wallpaper near beds, in the corner of desks and dressers, in the laundry, and in drawers.", "Keep an eye out for dark brown or rust-colored bedbug droppings that stain material and mattresses. Bedbug excrement is a liquid that looks either light brown or black, and it usually either beads up or is absorbed by the material around it.", "Since bedbugs can hide in a wide range of places in the home, they are not easy to remove. It is advisable to bring in a pest control professional.", "Some pest control companies request that furniture is pulled away from walls and mattresses and box springs stood on edge before they enter the home. Other companies prefer everything to be left where it is so that they can perform a check before moving the furniture themselves.", "Scientists at Ohio State University have determined that combining the chemical signals of bedbugs with a common insect-control agent can make it an effective treatment for killing the bugs.", "While feeding, they inject a small amount of saliva into the host's skin. If they feed on one particular person for several weeks, the individual may become more sensitive to their saliva and the chemicals that it contains. The host might eventually develop an allergic response.", "Bedbugs, like fleas, tend to bite in rows. There are likely to be two or three bites in each row. This is probably because the bedbug is interrupted while feeding, and then comes back about half an inch further down for its next bite.", "Bites can take up to 14 days to become visible but often appear within several days. Bedbug bites are larger than fleabites and do not usually have a red dot at the center. The bites tend to be raised and red.", "They can be scattered or occur in clusters of three over the paths of blood vessels, known as the \"breakfast, lunch, and dinner sign.\"", "Most people who are bitten show no symptoms at all and often do not know it happened. This makes it more difficult to prevent or identify potential infestations. Some individuals, however, may become ill and nauseous. It is possible to get scars and skin infections from scratching the bites.", "Very rarely, people might have an anaphylactic reaction to bedbug bites. It is possible but rare to have an asthmatic reaction to bedbugs.", "They may get into a new home as stowaways when luggage, furniture, and bedding is moved in. People should be careful when purchasing second-hand furniture and should never purchase used mattresses. A careful visual inspection should allow a person to detect bedbugs or their droppings.", "Even vacant and seemingly clean homes may have bedbugs in them. They can survive for over two months without any food. It is also believed they can move from apartment to apartment through hollows and holes in the walls and the tubes through which wires and pipes run.", "It is possible to encase both the mattress and box spring in a protective cover, as some people do for allergy relief. Some pest control firms sell them, as well as a number of retail outlets. Click here for a range of products that can help to protect a bed against infestation.", "Once encased, any bedbug trapped inside and prevented from feeding will eventually die. Some people keep their new beds encased, as it prevents the bugs from getting into the crevices in the mattress and makes it easier to keep the surface clean and bug-free.", "When traveling, avoid putting luggage on the bed to reduce the risk of bringing bedbugs home in a suitcase. It is also worth vacuuming any luggage after you return home and making sure you get rid of the contents of the vacuum in a tightly sealed bag. Dispose of this bag in a trashcan outside.", "If you spot bedbugs in the home, call a professional and do not attempt to resolve the infestation. Bedbugs can spread from room to room in clothing, and trying to remove them yourself can often make the matter worse.", "Although they are not known to carry diseases, bedbugs can affect an individual's quality of life, causing distress, discomfort, embarrassment, and broken sleep.", "The peak time for feeding is between midnight and 5 AM. Hungry bedbugs will try to feed at any time, but they do not like sunlight and prefer the dark. One feed will take between 5 and 10 minutes. The bug will then return to its hiding place.", "Bedbugs will feed every 5 to 10 days. They can, however, last for about 70 days without feeding. A well-fed bedbug has a lifespan of several months.", "They find their host by seeking out human body heat and sensing the presence of the carbon dioxide on the breath.", "A bedbug will pierce the skin of its host with its mouth part. It first injects saliva that is a mixture of an anesthetic, so that the host feels nothing, and an anticoagulant so that the blood flows out freely. It then sucks out blood until it is full. The bites are not noticeable until after the skin reaction has occurred. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it can take up to 14 days for bites to appear.", "Bedbugs can only reproduce when they have reached maturity. A female bedbug lays approximately seven eggs in a day and hundreds during her lifetime.", "A review of bedbug research conducted in 2016 found that while they are highly resistant to removal methods, bedbugs seem to be more of a nuisance than a serious health problem. Research has failed to show any link between the bedbugs associated with humans and human disease.", "The biggest risk for humans comes from secondary bacterial infection. With bedbugs, this would occur as a result of scratching the skin. Scratching, if it breaks the skin, allows normal bacteria from the surface of the skin to penetrate deeper.", "We picked linked items based on the quality of products, and list the pros and cons of each to help you determine which will work best for you. 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Humans are the preferred hosts for the two main species.\n\nThere are two species of bedbugs that are known to feed on human blood. They\nare known scientifically as Cimex lectularius and Cimex hemipterus. They have\nbeen found in the tombs of ancient Egyptians from 3,500 years ago.\n\nOver millions of years, bedbugs have evolved as nest parasites, inhabiting the\nnests of birds and the roosts of bats. Some of them have learned to adapt to\nthe human environment.\n\nNewborn bedbugs, called hatchlings or nymphs, are tiny but visible and about\nthe size of a poppy seed. Adults grow to about 0.25 inches long with an oval\nand flattened shape when they are not feeding. After feeding, they can double\nin size. Nymphs, eggs, and adults are visible to the naked eye.\n\nThey are called bedbugs because of their preferred habitat in human homes:\nSofas, bed mattresses, clothing, and other soft furnishings. They also prefer\nthe dark.\n\nBedbugs are seen as a growing problem within all types of dwellings, including\nprivate homes, dormitories, cruise ships, army barracks, and shelters.\n\nWhen seen close up, their color may range from a white, light tan to a deep\nbrown or burnt orange color. When they have fed, a dark red or black blob may\nbe observed within their body. They seek shelter in dark cracks and crevices\nwhen disturbed.\n\n### Fast facts on bedbugs\n\n * Bedbugs are small wingless insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals.\n * Most bedbugs feed on their hosts while they are asleep.\n * The peak time for feeding is between midnight and 5 am.\n * Bites can be seen quickly but may take up to 14 days to become visible.\n * Bed bugs need to feed regularly to reproduce, lay eggs and survive.\n\n##\n\nSigns\n\nShare on Pinterest\n\nA bedbug may cause a coriander-like smell.\n\nThe most obvious sign of bedbugs in the home is that people complain of bites\nthat occurred while they were asleep. If this happens, examine the bedrooms\nfor bedbugs and signs of bedbug activity.\n\nLook carefully in bed linen and the seams and tufts of mattresses and box\nsprings for bugs or eggs. The eggs will look like tiny, pale poppy seeds.\n\nSigns of bedbug activity may occur beneath loose areas of wallpaper near beds,\nin the corner of desks and dressers, in the laundry, and in drawers.\n\nKeep an eye out for dark brown or rust-colored bedbug droppings that stain\nmaterial and mattresses. Bedbug excrement is a liquid that looks either light\nbrown or black, and it usually either beads up or is absorbed by the material\naround it.\n\nA large population of bedbugs may produce a coriander-like odor.\n\n##\n\nTreatment\n\nTreatment focuses on relieving symptoms and includes:\n\n * topical creams, such as cortisone, to relieve itching\n * an oral antibiotic, if infection occurs because of skin irritation around the bite\n * corticosteroids, if a person has a severe allergic reaction\n * antihistamines, to help relieve allergic reactions\n\nMost bites heal within 1 and 2 weeks of occurrence.\n\nSome of these treatments are available for purchase online, including\ncortisone and antihistamines.\n\n##\n\nRemoval\n\nSince bedbugs can hide in a wide range of places in the home, they are not\neasy to remove. It is advisable to bring in a pest control professional.\n\nRemoving excess clutter from the house, giving the bedbugs fewer places to\nhide, makes inspection and removal less difficult.\n\nSome pest control companies request that furniture is pulled away from walls\nand mattresses and box springs stood on edge before they enter the home. Other\ncompanies prefer everything to be left where it is so that they can perform a\ncheck before moving the furniture themselves.\n\nScientists at Ohio State University have determined that combining the\nchemical signals of bedbugs with a common insect-control agent can make it an\neffective treatment for killing the bugs.\n\n##\n\nPictures\n\n##\n\nSymptoms\n\nMost bedbugs feed on their hosts while they sleep. They draw blood in a\npainless way.\n\nWhile feeding, they inject a small amount of saliva into the host's skin. If\nthey feed on one particular person for several weeks, the individual may\nbecome more sensitive to their saliva and the chemicals that it contains. The\nhost might eventually develop an allergic response.\n\nBedbugs, like fleas, tend to bite in rows. There are likely to be two or three\nbites in each row. This is probably because the bedbug is interrupted while\nfeeding, and then comes back about half an inch further down for its next\nbite.\n\nBites can take up to 14 days to become visible but often appear within several\ndays. Bedbug bites are larger than fleabites and do not usually have a red dot\nat the center. The bites tend to be raised and red.\n\nThey can be scattered or occur in clusters of three over the paths of blood\nvessels, known as the \"breakfast, lunch, and dinner sign.\"\n\nMost people who are bitten show no symptoms at all and often do not know it\nhappened. This makes it more difficult to prevent or identify potential\ninfestations. Some individuals, however, may become ill and nauseous. It is\npossible to get scars and skin infections from scratching the bites.\n\nVery rarely, people might have an anaphylactic reaction to bedbug bites. It is\npossible but rare to have an asthmatic reaction to bedbugs.\n\n##\n\nCauses\n\nBedbugs are adaptable, and there are many ways in which a bedbug infestation\ncan occur.\n\nThey may get into a new home as stowaways when luggage, furniture, and bedding\nis moved in. People should be careful when purchasing second-hand furniture\nand should never purchase used mattresses. A careful visual inspection should\nallow a person to detect bedbugs or their droppings.\n\nEven vacant and seemingly clean homes may have bedbugs in them. They can\nsurvive for over two months without any food. It is also believed they can\nmove from apartment to apartment through hollows and holes in the walls and\nthe tubes through which wires and pipes run.\n\n##\n\nPrevention\n\nShare on Pinterest\n\nPest control is the best way to clear bedbugs.\n\nBedbug infestations can be difficult to prevent.\n\nIt is possible to encase both the mattress and box spring in a protective\ncover, as some people do for allergy relief. Some pest control firms sell\nthem, as well as a number of retail outlets. Click here for a range of\nproducts that can help to protect a bed against infestation.\n\nOnce encased, any bedbug trapped inside and prevented from feeding will\neventually die. Some people keep their new beds encased, as it prevents the\nbugs from getting into the crevices in the mattress and makes it easier to\nkeep the surface clean and bug-free.\n\nWhen traveling, avoid putting luggage on the bed to reduce the risk of\nbringing bedbugs home in a suitcase. It is also worth vacuuming any luggage\nafter you return home and making sure you get rid of the contents of the\nvacuum in a tightly sealed bag. Dispose of this bag in a trashcan outside.\n\nSeparate travel clothes from laundry and immediately wash them in hot water.\n\nIf you spot bedbugs in the home, call a professional and do not attempt to\nresolve the infestation. Bedbugs can spread from room to room in clothing, and\ntrying to remove them yourself can often make the matter worse.\n\nAlthough they are not known to carry diseases, bedbugs can affect an\nindividual's quality of life, causing distress, discomfort, embarrassment, and\nbroken sleep.\n\n##\n\nFacts\n\nHere are the important facts to have in mind when trying to remove or identify\na bedbug infestation:\n\n * The peak time for feeding is between midnight and 5 AM. Hungry bedbugs will try to feed at any time, but they do not like sunlight and prefer the dark. One feed will take between 5 and 10 minutes. The bug will then return to its hiding place.\n * Bedbugs will feed every 5 to 10 days. They can, however, last for about 70 days without feeding. A well-fed bedbug has a lifespan of several months.\n * They find their host by seeking out human body heat and sensing the presence of the carbon dioxide on the breath.\n * A bedbug will pierce the skin of its host with its mouth part. It first injects saliva that is a mixture of an anesthetic, so that the host feels nothing, and an anticoagulant so that the blood flows out freely. It then sucks out blood until it is full. The bites are not noticeable until after the skin reaction has occurred. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it can take up to 14 days for bites to appear.\n * Bedbugs can only reproduce when they have reached maturity. A female bedbug lays approximately seven eggs in a day and hundreds during her lifetime.\n\nA review of bedbug research conducted in 2016 found that while they are highly\nresistant to removal methods, bedbugs seem to be more of a nuisance than a\nserious health problem. Research has failed to show any link between the\nbedbugs associated with humans and human disease.\n\nThe biggest risk for humans comes from secondary bacterial infection. With\nbedbugs, this would occur as a result of scratching the skin. Scratching, if\nit breaks the skin, allows normal bacteria from the surface of the skin to\npenetrate deeper.\n\nThe source of any bacterial infection is, therefore, the human host and not\nthe bedbug.\n\nWe picked linked items based on the quality of products, and list the pros and\ncons of each to help you determine which will work best for you. 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Any\nmedical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute\nfor informed medical advice and you should not take any action before\nconsulting with a healthcare professional.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/31/pill-could-join-arsenal-against-bedbugs/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201112025943/https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/31/pill-could-join-arsenal-against-bedbugs/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Pill Could Join Arsenal Against Bedbugs", "passages": [ "It was a visit to a cousin in New York City two years ago that inspired Thang D. Tran, a medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School, to volunteer to become a human booby trap in the war on bedbugs.", "“She told me everyone in New York was scared of bedbugs,” he said of his cousin. So when Dr. Johnathan M. Sheele, an emergency medicine specialist at his school, asked for volunteers to test a new way of killing the pests, Mr. Tran raised his arm. Soon, it was covered with itchy welts.", "Dr. Sheele’s study, released at a tropical medicine convention in November, unveiled a possible new superweapon against Cimex lectularius: a deworming pill.", "You take the pill and go to bed — perchance even to sleep, if you can sleep knowing how patiently bedbugs wait in your walls or mattress, sniffing for the sweet stream of your exhaled carbon dioxide and for your warm skin to grow still. You let them bite you. And then — in a few days — they die.", "The technique is known as xenointoxication, which sounds like intergalactic beer pong but in medical pathology is Greek for “poisoning the guest.” In Dr. Sheele’s study, over 60 percent of the bedbugs died after volunteers like Mr. Tran took a single pill. Bigger or more regular doses might improve the lethality.", "And it’s not as if the drug is rare and dangerous. It’s already in thousands of American households: ivermectin, the active ingredient in the beef-flavored Heartgard Chewables that kill heartworm in dogs.", "(For humans, the brand name is Stromectol, and it is available by prescription only, usually for travelers who pick up worms overseas, or toddlers who get them from playing in sandboxes used by dogs.)", "Ivermectin is also very safe. Millions of doses have been given to African children to kill the worms that cause river blindness. Many Papua New Guineans get double doses to kill scabies. One early study of the drug found that up to 10 times the normal dose was safe.", "Dr. Sheele is not advising bedbug-tormented Americans to start eating Fido’s worm tablets. With only four volunteers, his study was tiny and preliminary, he emphasized. Neither the Food and Drug Administration nor any medical society has approved using ivermectin this way, and no one yet knows what the ideal antibedbug dose is.", "Dr. Hotez’s hesitation is mostly that bedbugs, unlike body lice and worms, do not cause disease, so xenointoxication seems heavy-handed.", "But many Americans, including many New Yorkers, are so terrified of the bugs that they have spent thousands of dollars fighting them, so ivermectin could be cost-effective.", "Brian D. Foy, a virologist at Colorado State University’s veterinary school, has shown that it also kills mosquitoes, and so could be used against malaria. His initial reaction to using it against bedbugs was that he thought it would be easier to clean one’s house and throw out one’s mattress.", "Dr. Sheele speculated that ivermectin might be best used in combination with current measures like pesticides, desiccant powders, mattress covers, heat treatment, steaming and vacuuming. While it might not work alone, it could give exterminators a head start.", "Dr. Frank O. Richards Jr., a parasitologist at the Carter Center in Atlanta who has spent years running programs in Africa and Asia that give out ivermectin donated by Merck to fight river blindness, said he was “excited to see how this plays out.” Americans might be initially squeamish about deworming pills, he said, but the country does have “a lot of worried rich people who don’t like bug bites.”", "He has tracked women in his river-blindness programs who took ivermectin before realizing they were pregnant, he said, “and all their babies were cool.”Nonetheless, he said, even though one 2002 study found a huge dose to be safe, which theoretically means that multiple small ones also would be, “as a physician, I’d be very concerned about an off-label use like that.”", "“If I gave that out, and something happened,” he continued, “I would not have a leg to stand on in court.”", "Because each bug feeds only occasionally, he said, “I don’t buy that a week would do the trick. I think you’re going to need two, three, four weeks. And that’s concerning. We don’t have any toxicity data like that.”", "Ivermectin is not cheap. In the United States, a typical adult dose of Stromectol is about $40, and no generic version is sold legally. A year’s supply of Heartgard for a big dog can cost more than $100.", "“I even had one patient come in with a baggie full of them,” he said. “As a physician, there’s nothing you can do for them except give them Benadryl and steroids for the itching.”", "He knew about ivermectin’s power to kill skin parasites because he had done a fellowship in international emergency medicine, he said.", "His school provided financing but was nervous about letting him officially import bedbugs to campus, so he had to borrow the lab of a tick researcher at Old Dominion University. (Mr. Tran remembers it as humid and redolent of lab rats.)", "Eastern Virginia Medical School also wanted animal studies before he recruited medical students, so he dosed mice first; in that case, 86 percent of the bedbugs died.", "The parasite-host relationship isn’t as predictable as it is between bedbugs and their dinner. But the stakes are higher, since ticks carry serious diseases like Lyme and babesiosis.", "“It could be interesting for people who have to spend a lot of time in the woods — like soldiers,” he said.", "“My friends were completely grossed out that I let myself be bitten,” said Mr. Tran, whose rash from the bites lasted for a month. “But working on something so relevant to society caught my attention.”", "In this video from Eastern Virginia Medical School, one of the bedbug study participants demonstrates how he became human bait for bedbugs.", "A version of this article appears in print on 01/01/2013, on page D1 of the NewYork edition with the headline: Pill Could Join Arsenal Against Bedbugs.", "Get Well's Running email for practical tips, expert advice, exclusive content and a bit of motivation delivered to your inbox every week to help you on your running journey. Coming soon." ] }, "parsed_md": "Pill Could Join Arsenal Against Bedbugs - The New York Times\n\nSkip to content\n\n## The New York Times\n\n###### Well \| Pill Could Join Arsenal Against Bedbugs\n\nSupported by\n\nBody\n\n# Pill Could Join Arsenal Against Bedbugs\n\nBy Donald G. McNeil Jr. December 31, 2012 4:00 pm December 31, 2012 4:00 pm\n\nPhoto\n\nVolunteers who let their arms be bitten in the name of science. Credit Eastern\nVirginia Medical School\n\nPhoto\n\nCredit\n\nTHE HYPOTHESIS\n\nA common deworming drug can be used to kill bedbugs.\n\nTHE INVESTIGATOR\n\nDr. Johnathan M. Sheele, Eastern Virginia Medical School\n\nIt was a visit to a cousin in New York City two years ago that inspired Thang\nD. Tran, a medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School, to volunteer to\nbecome a human booby trap in the war on bedbugs.\n\nPhoto\n\nWARRIOR Dr. Johnathan M. Sheele, an emergency medicine specialist, in his lab\nat Eastern Virginia Medical School.Credit Douglas A. Gardner\n\n“She told me everyone in New York was scared of bedbugs,” he said of his\ncousin. So when Dr. Johnathan M. Sheele, an emergency medicine specialist at\nhis school, asked for volunteers to test a new way of killing the pests, Mr.\nTran raised his arm. Soon, it was covered with itchy welts.\n\nDr. Sheele’s study, released at a tropical medicine convention in November,\nunveiled a possible new superweapon against Cimex lectularius: a deworming\npill.\n\nYou take the pill and go to bed — perchance even to sleep, if you can sleep\nknowing how patiently bedbugs wait in your walls or mattress, sniffing for the\nsweet stream of your exhaled carbon dioxide and for your warm skin to grow\nstill. You let them bite you. And then — in a few days — they die.\n\nThe technique is known as xenointoxication, which sounds like intergalactic\nbeer pong but in medical pathology is Greek for “poisoning the guest.” In Dr.\nSheele’s study, over 60 percent of the bedbugs died after volunteers like Mr.\nTran took a single pill. Bigger or more regular doses might improve the\nlethality.\n\nAnd it’s not as if the drug is rare and dangerous. It’s already in thousands\nof American households: ivermectin, the active ingredient in the beef-flavored\nHeartgard Chewables that kill heartworm in dogs.\n\n(For humans, the brand name is Stromectol, and it is available by prescription\nonly, usually for travelers who pick up worms overseas, or toddlers who get\nthem from playing in sandboxes used by dogs.)\n\nIvermectin is also very safe. Millions of doses have been given to African\nchildren to kill the worms that cause river blindness. Many Papua New Guineans\nget double doses to kill scabies. One early study of the drug found that up to\n10 times the normal dose was safe.\n\nPhoto\n\nThe bitten arm of the study’s leader, Dr. Johnathan M. Sheele.Credit Eastern\nVirginia Medical School\n\nIvermectin attacks a type of “gated chloride channel” in the nerves of insects\nthat does not exist in mammals.\n\nDr. Sheele is not advising bedbug-tormented Americans to start eating Fido’s\nworm tablets. With only four volunteers, his study was tiny and preliminary,\nhe emphasized. Neither the Food and Drug Administration nor any medical\nsociety has approved using ivermectin this way, and no one yet knows what the\nideal antibedbug dose is.\n\nBut ivermectin experts say his idea isn’t crazy.\n\n“Maybe partially crazy,” said Dr. Peter J. Hotez, dean of the National School\nof Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. “But not entirely crazy.”\n\nDr. Hotez’s hesitation is mostly that bedbugs, unlike body lice and worms, do\nnot cause disease, so xenointoxication seems heavy-handed.\n\nBut many Americans, including many New Yorkers, are so terrified of the bugs\nthat they have spent thousands of dollars fighting them, so ivermectin could\nbe cost-effective.\n\nBrian D. Foy, a virologist at Colorado State University’s veterinary school,\nhas shown that it also kills mosquitoes, and so could be used against malaria.\nHis initial reaction to using it against bedbugs was that he thought it would\nbe easier to clean one’s house and throw out one’s mattress.\n\n“But maybe that’s just my ignorance about bedbugs,” he admitted. “We don’t\nhave them out here in Colorado.”\n\n(Local news reports do not back him up on that.)\n\n“Needless to say,” he correctly pointed out, “this isn’t going to solve the\nproblem of bedbugs in hotel rooms.”\n\nDr. Sheele speculated that ivermectin might be best used in combination with\ncurrent measures like pesticides, desiccant powders, mattress covers, heat\ntreatment, steaming and vacuuming. While it might not work alone, it could\ngive exterminators a head start.\n\nDr. Frank O. Richards Jr., a parasitologist at the Carter Center in Atlanta\nwho has spent years running programs in Africa and Asia that give out\nivermectin donated by Merck to fight river blindness, said he was “excited to\nsee how this plays out.” Americans might be initially squeamish about\ndeworming pills, he said, but the country does have “a lot of worried rich\npeople who don’t like bug bites.”\n\nHe has tracked women in his river-blindness programs who took ivermectin\nbefore realizing they were pregnant, he said, “and all their babies were\ncool.”Nonetheless, he said, even though one 2002 study found a huge dose to be\nsafe, which theoretically means that multiple small ones also would be, “as a\nphysician, I’d be very concerned about an off-label use like that.”\n\n“If I gave that out, and something happened,” he continued, “I would not have\na leg to stand on in court.”\n\nBecause each bug feeds only occasionally, he said, “I don’t buy that a week\nwould do the trick. I think you’re going to need two, three, four weeks. And\nthat’s concerning. We don’t have any toxicity data like that.”\n\nLike Dr. Sheele, he favors more testing of multiple doses.\n\nIvermectin is not cheap. In the United States, a typical adult dose of\nStromectol is about $40, and no generic version is sold legally. A year’s\nsupply of Heartgard for a big dog can cost more than $100.\n\nBut, Dr. Sheele said, that pales beside the price of multiple visits by a team\nof exterminators.\n\nHe got interested in bedbugs, he said, because they plagued so many of his\nNorfolk, Va., emergency room patients.\n\n“I even had one patient come in with a baggie full of them,” he said. “As a\nphysician, there’s nothing you can do for them except give them Benadryl and\nsteroids for the itching.”\n\nHe knew about ivermectin’s power to kill skin parasites because he had done a\nfellowship in international emergency medicine, he said.\n\nHis school provided financing but was nervous about letting him officially\nimport bedbugs to campus, so he had to borrow the lab of a tick researcher at\nOld Dominion University. (Mr. Tran remembers it as humid and redolent of lab\nrats.)\n\nEastern Virginia Medical School also wanted animal studies before he recruited\nmedical students, so he dosed mice first; in that case, 86 percent of the\nbedbugs died.\n\nNow he hopes to find support for a full-fledged clinical trial.\n\nAnd he is working on a new project: If xenointoxication kills bedbugs, he\nsurmised, how about ticks?\n\nThe parasite-host relationship isn’t as predictable as it is between bedbugs\nand their dinner. But the stakes are higher, since ticks carry serious\ndiseases like Lyme and babesiosis.\n\n“It could be interesting for people who have to spend a lot of time in the\nwoods — like soldiers,” he said.\n\nMeanwhile, Mr. Tran and An Teng, another medical student and study\nparticipant, are enjoying their new notoriety.\n\n“My friends were completely grossed out that I let myself be bitten,” said Mr.\nTran, whose rash from the bites lasted for a month. “But working on something\nso relevant to society caught my attention.”\n\nIn this video from Eastern Virginia Medical School, one of the bedbug study\nparticipants demonstrates how he became human bait for bedbugs.\n\nVideo\n\n#### Human Bait\n\nHow a new pill turns humans into bedbug bait.\n\nPublish Date December 31, 2012.\n\n * embed\n\nA version of this article appears in print on 01/01/2013, on page D1 of the\nNewYork edition with the headline: Pill Could Join Arsenal Against Bedbugs.\n\n## What's Next\n\nLoading...\n\n * Previous Post\n\nKnowing You Carry a Cancer Gene\n\n * Next Post\n\nMotor Skills May Predict Success in School\n\n#### Ask Well\n\nYour health questions answered by Times journalists and experts.\n\nYour Questions \| All »\n\n###### Ask Well\n\n##### Can You Safely Lose Weight While Breast-Feeding?\n\n###### The Checkup\n\n##### As Boys Get Fatter, Parents Worry One Body Part Is Too Small\n\n# Sign Up for the Running Email\n\nGet Well's Running email for practical tips, expert advice, exclusive content\nand a bit of motivation delivered to your inbox every week to help you on your\nrunning journey. 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211,816	How To Feel Better when You Have a Cold (for Girls)	You can feel better when you have a cold if you’re a girl by resting up at home to help your body heal before you return to school. To help you feel better quickly, try to stay hydrated by drinking water and hot tea with honey and lemon, which will soothe your throat. Additionally, try eating chicken soup, which eases nasal congestion and helps you stay hydrated. Another way to ease nasal congestion is to take a hot shower, since breathing in the hot steam will help rehydrate your nose and throat.	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Dr. Doerr received his undergraduate degree in Spanish from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He graduated with his Medical Degree from the University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colorado in 1998 and completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine from Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado in 2002, where he also served as Chief Resident.", "Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.", "What are the symptoms and signs of the common cold in adults, children, and infants? What is the incubation period of the common cold?", "Age: Infants and young children are more likely to develop the common cold because they have not yet developed immunity to many of the implicated viruses.", "Seasonal variation: Individuals more commonly acquire the common cold during the fall, winter, or during the rainy season (in warmer climates). This is felt to occur because people tend to stay indoors and are in closer proximity to one another.", "Weakened immune system: Individuals with a poorly functioning immune system are more likely to develop the common cold. Also, individuals with excessive fatigue or emotional distress may be more susceptible to catching the common cold.", "Next: What are the symptoms and signs of the common cold in adults, children, and infants? What is the incubation period of the common cold?", "By clicking Submit, I agree to the MedicineNet's Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy and understand that I may opt out of MedicineNet's subscriptions at any time.", "Watch this pictures slideshow for more information about flu shots. Get the facts on different types of influenza vaccines and who should get one.", "* Bad breath\n* Snoring\n* Congestion\n* Headache\n* Hoarseness\n* Laryngitis\n* Coughing up blood\nTonsillitis can be caused acute infection of the tonsils, and several types of bacteria or viruses (for example, strep throat or mononucleosis), chronic tonsillitis, and peritonsillar abscess. Treatment of tonsillitis and adenoids include antibiotics and other medications depending on the cause, symptom relief, and in some cases, surgery (tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy ).", "Bad breath can result from poor oral hygiene habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be made worse by the types of food eaten and other unhealthy lifestyle habits.", "Chronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of another disorder such as", "* asthma,\n* allergic rhinitis,\n* sinus infection,\n* cigarette smoking,\n* GERD,\n* postnasal drip,\n* bronchitis,\n* pneumonia,\n* medications, and\n* less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Treatment of chronic cough is dependent upon the cause.\nChronic cough treatment is based on the cause, but may be soothed natural and home remedies.", "* An itchy, runny nose\n* Sneezing\n* Itchy ears, eyes, and throat\nSeasonal allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) usually is caused by pollen in the air. Perennial allergic rhinitis is a type of chronic rhinitis and is a year�“round problem, often caused by indoor allergens, such as dust, animal dander, and pollens that may exist at the time. Treatment of chronic rhinitis and post nasal drip are dependent upon the type of rhinitis condition.", "Aches? Pain? Fever? This Cold & Flu Quiz tests your knowledge on the difference between coming down with the common cold and sickness from influenza virus.", "The common cold is arguably the most common human illness. Learn how long the common cold lasts, treatment for the common cold and ways to prevent it.", "Take this quiz to learn the truth behind the infectious, contagious, uncomfortable disease known as the common cold. Test your knowledge of colds; get prevention tips, and learn what you may want to avoid when treating a cold!", "Is it contagious? Take this quiz to learn about contagious diseases, how contagious diseases are spread, and myths and facts about contagions.", "Middle ear infection or inflammation (otitis media) is inflammation of the middle ear. There are two forms of this type of ear infection, acute and chronic. Acute otitis media is generally short in duration, and chronic otitis media generally lasts several weeks. Seventy-five percent of children in the U.S. suffer from otitis media at some point.", "* Be irritable and pull and tug at their ears\n* Be fussy\n* Have problems feeding or sleeping\n* Complain about pain and fullness in the ear\n* Have a fever\n* A buildup of pus in the ear\n* Have signs and symptoms of an upper respiratory infection\nTreatment depends upon the type (chronic or acute).", "Bell's palsy is one type of facial nerve paralysis. The 7th cranial nerve controls the muscles of the face, and although scientists do not know the exact cause of Bell's palsy, they think it may be due to nerve damage from an infection, for example, the flu, common cold viruses, and more serious infections like meningitis. The symptoms of Bell's palsy vary from person to person, but can include:", "* Mild weakness to total paralysis\n* Dry eye\n* Dry mouth\n* Eyelid drooping\n* Drooling\n* Mouth drooping\n* Dry mouth\n* Changes in taste\n* Excessive tearing in one eye\nPeople with Bell's palsy usually don't need medical treatment, however, drugs like steroids, for example, prednisone seem to be effective in reducing swelling and inflammation are used when medical is necessary. Most people with Bell's palsy begin to recover within two weeks after the initial onset of symptoms. Full recovery may take three to six months.", "Fight cold and flu with foods that boost and improve your immune system. Reach for bright-colored antioxidant and vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables such berries, broccoli, garlic, ginger, tea and more for vibrant health.", "What natural remedies work for the flu and common cold? Many claim cold symptoms and flu symptoms can be relieved with Echinacea, zinc, neti pots, garlic, vitamin C, saltwater gargles, nasal strips, or bed rest. Find out what cold and flu treatments work the natural way, and what doesn't.", "Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious viral infection. Symptoms include fever and nasal congestion and discharge. Treatment focuses on supportive care. This disease has a good prognosis in babies and infants.", "Reye's syndrome (RS or Reye syndrome) is a sudden, sometimes fatal, disease of the brain with degeneration of the liver. Reye syndrome is associated with giving children medications containing aspirin. Symptoms include vomiting, listlessness, irritability or combativeness, confusion, delirium, delusions, convulsions, and loss of consciousness. Treatment depends on early diagnosis and focuses on protecting the brain against irreversible damage by reducing brain swelling, reversing the metabolic injury, preventing complications in the lungs, and anticipating cardiac arrest.", "Sinus infection (sinusitis) is caused by allergies, infection, and chemicals or other irritants of sinuses. Signs and symptoms are headache, fever, and facial tenderness, pressure, or pain. Treatments of sinus infections are generally with antibiotics and at times, home remedies.", "Sore throats are generally described as pain or discomfort in the throat area. A sore throat may be caused by:", "* bacterial infections,\n* viral infections,\n* toxins,\n* irritants,\n* trauma, or\n* injury to the throat area.\nCommon symptoms of a sore throat include a fever, cough, runny nose, hoarseness, earaches, sneezing, and body aches. Home remedies for a sore throat include warm soothing liquids and throat lozenges. OTC remedies for a sore throat include OTC pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Antibiotics may be necessary for some cases of sore throat.", "Explore the types and causes of a sore throat through pictures, including strep throat, and learn how to find relief from that raw, scratchy feeling." ] }, "parsed_md": "Common Cold Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - What are risk factors for acquiring\nthe common cold? - MedicineNet\n\n * MedicineNet.com\n\n * SUBSCRIBE\n\nhome / cold and flu center / cold and flu a-z list / common cold index /\ncommon cold article\n\n# Common Cold\n\n * Medical Author: Steven Doerr, MD\n\n#### Steven Doerr, MD\n\nSteven Doerr, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Dr.\nDoerr received his undergraduate degree in Spanish from the University of\nColorado at Boulder. He graduated with his Medical Degree from the University\nOf Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colorado in 1998 and completed\nhis residency training in Emergency Medicine from Denver Health Medical Center\nin Denver, Colorado in 2002, where he also served as Chief Resident.\n\n * Medical Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR\n\n#### William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR\n\nDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the\nUniversity of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation\nbiology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis\nUniversity School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency\nand Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is\nboard-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.\n\n * PREV\n * 4/13\n * NEXT\n\n##### Table of Contents\n\n * Common cold facts\n * What is the common cold? What causes the common cold?\n * How is the common cold transmitted?\n * How long is the common cold contagious?\n * What are risk factors for acquiring the common cold?\n * What are the symptoms and signs of the common cold in adults, children, and infants? What is the incubation period of the common cold?\n * Does it have anything to do with exposure to cold weather?\n * What are the stages of the common cold?\n * Common cold vs. flu (influenza)\n * What types of doctors treat the common cold?\n * How do health care professionals diagnose the common cold?\n * What is the treatment for the common cold? Are there any home remedies for the common cold?\n * Are antibiotics a suitable treatment for the common cold?\n * When should someone consult a health care professional?\n * What is the prognosis for the common cold? What is the duration of the common cold?\n * What are complications of the common cold?\n * Is it possible to prevent the common cold?\n * Where can people find more information about the common cold?\n\n * Take the Cold & Flu Quiz\n * Do Flu Shots Cause Flu?\n * Is It a Cold or The Flu?\n\n# Quick GuideHow to Prevent the Common Cold\n\n### What are risk factors for acquiring the common cold?\n\nThere are various risk factors that may increase the chances of acquiring the\ncommon cold, including the following:\n\n * Age: Infants and young children are more likely to develop the common cold because they have not yet developed immunity to many of the implicated viruses.\n * Seasonal variation: Individuals more commonly acquire the common cold during the fall, winter, or during the rainy season (in warmer climates). This is felt to occur because people tend to stay indoors and are in closer proximity to one another.\n * Weakened immune system: Individuals with a poorly functioning immune system are more likely to develop the common cold. Also, individuals with excessive fatigue or emotional distress may be more susceptible to catching the common cold.\n\n * PREV\n * Next: What are the symptoms and signs of the common cold in adults, children, and infants? What is the incubation period of the common cold?\n * NEXT\n\nReviewed on 2/13/2017\n\nReferences\n\nREFERENCES:\n\nUnited States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). \"Common Cold\nand Runny Nose.\" Mar. 16, 2016.<https://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/community/for-\npatients/common-illnesses/colds.html>.\n\nUnited States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). \"Common\nColds: Protect Yourself and Others.\" Feb. 6, 2017.\n<https://www.cdc.gov/features/rhinoviruses/>.\n\nIMAGES:\n\n1.Getty Images/Image Source\n\n2.Getty Images/Visuals Unlimited, Inc./Carol & Mike Werner\n\n3.Getty Images/Bernhard Lang\n\n4.Getty Images/KidStock\n\n5.Getty Images\n\n6.iStock\n\n7.Getty Images\n\n8.iStock\n\n9.iStock\n\n10.MedicineNet\n\n11.Getty Images/Tim Hawley\n\n12.Getty Images/Jamie Grill\n\n13.Getty Images/Blend Images - JGI/Jamie Grill\n\n### Featured Slideshows\n\n * Erectile Dysfunction (ED)Learn About Causes and Various Treatment Options\n\n * DiabetesTips for Managing Glucose Levels and Blood Sugar Swings\n\n * Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseLung Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment\n\n### Trending on MedicineNet\n\n * Multiple Myeloma\n * Swine Flu\n * Salmonella\n * Guillain-Barre Syndrome\n * Liver Disease\n\n### Cold and Flu Topics\n\n * Is Strep Throat Contagious?\n * Swine Flu Symptoms\n * Flu Treatment\n * Home Remedies for the Common Cold\n * Causes of Fever\n * Types of Flu Vaccine\n * Cold and Flu RSS\n * Healthy Living Tips\n\n### Health News\n\n * Loneliness Health Threat\n * Sea Bug Attack\n * Blood Pressure & Dementia\n * Midlife Behavior Risks\n * Instagram Mental Health\n * Health News Feed\n\n### From\n\n##### Cold and Flu Resources\n\n * Track Cold and Flu Symptoms Near You\n * Should You Call the Doctor for a Fever?\n * Can Colds and Allergies Cause Tinnitus?\n\n##### Featured Centers\n\n * 13 Best Quit-Smoking Tips Ever\n * What Stress Does to Your Mouth\n * Healthy Home: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic?\n\n##### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Frequent Constipation?\n * Greater Food Accessibility\n\n### Subscribe to MedicineNet's Newsletters\n\nGet the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox!\n\nBy clicking Submit, I agree to the MedicineNet's Terms & Conditions & Privacy\nPolicy and understand that I may opt out of MedicineNet's subscriptions at any\ntime.\n\n### Related Article\n\n## Cold & Flu Pictures Slideshow: 10 Facts About Flu Shots\n\nWatch this pictures slideshow for more information about flu shots. Get the\nfacts on different types of influenza vaccines and who should get one.\n\nRead more: Cold & Flu Pictures Slideshow: 10 Facts About Flu Shots\n\n### Patient Comments\n\n * Common Cold - What You Do To Avoid\n\nWhat do you do to avoid catching a cold?\n\nPost View 11 Comments\n\n * Common Cold - Home Remedies\n\nDo you know of any effective home remedies for the common cold?\n\nPost View 1 Comment\n\n * Common Cold - Complications\n\nWhat common cold-related complications have you experienced?\n\nPost\n\nComplete List\n\n### Top Common Cold Related Articles\n\n * #### Adenoids and Tonsils\n\nTonsillitis is a contagious infection with symptoms such as:\n\n * Bad breath\n * Snoring\n * Congestion\n * Headache\n * Hoarseness\n * Laryngitis\n * Coughing up blood\n\nTonsillitis can be caused acute infection of the tonsils, and several types of\nbacteria or viruses (for example, strep throat or mononucleosis), chronic\ntonsillitis, and peritonsillar abscess. Treatment of tonsillitis and adenoids\ninclude antibiotics and other medications depending on the cause, symptom\nrelief, and in some cases, surgery (tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy ).\n\n * #### Bad Breath\n\nBad breath can result from poor oral hygiene habits and may be a sign of other\nhealth problems. Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be made worse by the\ntypes of food eaten and other unhealthy lifestyle habits.\n\n * #### Chronic Cough\n\nChronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of\nanother disorder such as\n\n * asthma,\n * allergic rhinitis,\n * sinus infection,\n * cigarette smoking,\n * GERD,\n * postnasal drip,\n * bronchitis,\n * pneumonia,\n * medications, and\n * less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Treatment of chronic cough is dependent upon the cause.\n\nChronic cough treatment is based on the cause, but may be soothed natural and\nhome remedies.\n\n * #### Chronic Rhinitis\n\nChronic rhinitis and post-nasal drip symptoms include:\n\n * An itchy, runny nose\n * Sneezing\n * Itchy ears, eyes, and throat\n\nSeasonal allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) usually is caused by pollen\nin the air. Perennial allergic rhinitis is a type of chronic rhinitis and is a\nyear�“round problem, often caused by indoor allergens, such as dust, animal\ndander, and pollens that may exist at the time. Treatment of chronic rhinitis\nand post nasal drip are dependent upon the type of rhinitis condition.\n\n * #### Cold & Flu Quiz\n\nAches? Pain? Fever? This Cold & Flu Quiz tests your knowledge on the\ndifference between coming down with the common cold and sickness from\ninfluenza virus.\n\n * #### Cold Prevention Slides\n\nThe common cold is arguably the most common human illness. Learn how long the\ncommon cold lasts, treatment for the common cold and ways to prevent it.\n\n * #### Common Cold Quiz\n\nTake this quiz to learn the truth behind the infectious, contagious,\nuncomfortable disease known as the common cold. Test your knowledge of colds;\nget prevention tips, and learn what you may want to avoid when treating a\ncold!\n\n * #### Is It Contagious Quiz\n\nIs it contagious? Take this quiz to learn about contagious diseases, how\ncontagious diseases are spread, and myths and facts about contagions.\n\n * #### Ear Infection\n\nMiddle ear infection or inflammation (otitis media) is inflammation of the\nmiddle ear. There are two forms of this type of ear infection, acute and\nchronic. Acute otitis media is generally short in duration, and chronic otitis\nmedia generally lasts several weeks. Seventy-five percent of children in the\nU.S. suffer from otitis media at some point.\n\nSigns and symptoms in babies, toddlers, and children may:\n\n * Be irritable and pull and tug at their ears\n * Be fussy\n * Have problems feeding or sleeping\n * Complain about pain and fullness in the ear\n * Have a fever\n * A buildup of pus in the ear\n * Have signs and symptoms of an upper respiratory infection\n\nTreatment depends upon the type (chronic or acute).\n\n * #### Facial Nerve Problems\n\nBell's palsy is one type of facial nerve paralysis. The 7th cranial nerve\ncontrols the muscles of the face, and although scientists do not know the\nexact cause of Bell's palsy, they think it may be due to nerve damage from an\ninfection, for example, the flu, common cold viruses, and more serious\ninfections like meningitis. The symptoms of Bell's palsy vary from person to\nperson, but can include:\n\n * Mild weakness to total paralysis\n * Dry eye\n * Dry mouth\n * Eyelid drooping\n * Drooling\n * Mouth drooping\n * Dry mouth\n * Changes in taste\n * Excessive tearing in one eye\n\nPeople with Bell's palsy usually don't need medical treatment, however, drugs\nlike steroids, for example, prednisone seem to be effective in reducing\nswelling and inflammation are used when medical is necessary. Most people with\nBell's palsy begin to recover within two weeks after the initial onset of\nsymptoms. Full recovery may take three to six months.\n\nREFERENCES:\n\nNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). \"NINDS Bell's\nPalsy Information Page.\" Updated: Apr 16, 2015.\n\nPubMed Health. \"Bell's Palsy.\"\n\nNIH. National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. \"Bell's Palsy.\"\n\n * #### 16 Immune Boosting Foods\n\nFight cold and flu with foods that boost and improve your immune system. Reach\nfor bright-colored antioxidant and vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables such\nberries, broccoli, garlic, ginger, tea and more for vibrant health.\n\n * #### Natural Cold & Flu Remedies\n\nWhat natural remedies work for the flu and common cold? Many claim cold\nsymptoms and flu symptoms can be relieved with Echinacea, zinc, neti pots,\ngarlic, vitamin C, saltwater gargles, nasal strips, or bed rest. Find out what\ncold and flu treatments work the natural way, and what doesn't.\n\n * #### Respiratory Syncytial Virus\n\nRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious viral infection.\nSymptoms include fever and nasal congestion and discharge. Treatment focuses\non supportive care. This disease has a good prognosis in babies and infants.\n\n * #### Reye Syndrome\n\nReye's syndrome (RS or Reye syndrome) is a sudden, sometimes fatal, disease of\nthe brain with degeneration of the liver. Reye syndrome is associated with\ngiving children medications containing aspirin. Symptoms include vomiting,\nlistlessness, irritability or combativeness, confusion, delirium, delusions,\nconvulsions, and loss of consciousness. Treatment depends on early diagnosis\nand focuses on protecting the brain against irreversible damage by reducing\nbrain swelling, reversing the metabolic injury, preventing complications in\nthe lungs, and anticipating cardiac arrest.\n\n * #### Sinusitis\n\nSinus infection (sinusitis) is caused by allergies, infection, and chemicals\nor other irritants of sinuses. Signs and symptoms are headache, fever, and\nfacial tenderness, pressure, or pain. Treatments of sinus infections are\ngenerally with antibiotics and at times, home remedies.\n\n * #### Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)\n\nSore throats are generally described as pain or discomfort in the throat area.\nA sore throat may be caused by:\n\n * bacterial infections,\n * viral infections,\n * toxins,\n * irritants,\n * trauma, or\n * injury to the throat area.\n\nCommon symptoms of a sore throat include a fever, cough, runny nose,\nhoarseness, earaches, sneezing, and body aches. Home remedies for a sore\nthroat include warm soothing liquids and throat lozenges. OTC remedies for a\nsore throat include OTC pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.\nAntibiotics may be necessary for some cases of sore throat.\n\n * #### Sore Throat Slideshow\n\nExplore the types and causes of a sore throat through pictures, including\nstrep throat, and learn how to find relief from that raw, scratchy feeling.\n\n### Popular Collections\n\nBeware of Deadly Bug Bites & Stings\n\n13 Myths About Alzheimer's Disease\n\nNatural Cold & Flu Remedies\n\nManaging Blood Sugar Swings\n\nCholesterol: What the Numbers Mean\n\nOmega-3 Foods for a Stronger Heart\n\nLow-T and Erectile Dysfunction\n\nJoint Friendly Exercises\n\nThe Most Effective Birth Control\n\nLung Cancer Stages & Treatments\n\nMigraine Triggers You Can Avoid\n\nWhy Heart Attacks Happen\n\nFoods to Help You Concentrate\n\nYour Cancer Questions Answered\n\nStop Wrecking Your Teeth\n\nThe Dangers of Blood Clots\n\nLearn More About Eating Disorders\n\nSurgery or Medication for Crohn's?\n\nADHD in Adults\n\nWhat Bit Me?\n\nWhat is Crohn's Disease?\n\nStrep Throat vs. Sore Throat\n\nWarning Signs of Type 2 Diabetes\n\nEasing Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain\n\nKnow Your Migraine Triggers\n\nThe Stages of Lung Cancer\n\nWho's at Risk for Hepatitis C?\n\nWhen is Binge Eating a Disorder?\n\nLow-T: A Normal Part of Aging?\n\nSchizophrenia and Mental Health\n\nThe Effects of Multiple Sclerosis\n\nThe World's No. 1 Killer\n\nWhat Is Ulcerative Colitis?\n\nChoose the Right Birth Control\n\nLiving With AFib\n\nIBD or IBS: Know the Difference?\n\nWhat is Deep Vein Thrombosis?\n\nPut an End to Nail Fungus\n\nVitamin D: How Much is Enough?\n\nColorectal Cancer Risks\n\nShocking Diseases of the Mouth\n\nCoping With IBS\n\nSigns Your Child May Have ADHD\n\nThe Stigma of Psoriasis\n\nGuide to Understanding Cancer\n\nBeware of Diabetes Foot Dangers\n\nLiving With HIV AIDS\n\nAm I Having a Heart Attack?\n\nBreast Cancer: What Happens Next\n\nWhat Cholesterol Levels Mean\n\nDiseases of the Eye\n\nManaging Type 1 Diabetes\n\nEase Psoriatic Arthritis Pain\n\nAlzheimer's and Aging Brains\n\n## Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Knee Pain Management\n * Bent Fingers?\n * Cancer Treatments\n * Online Hearing Test\n\n * Seeking Cancer Care?\n * Painful Knees?\n * Cancer Support\n * Treat Pet Anxiety\n\n * Exercise & OA Knee Pain\n * Care for Valve Disease?\n * Pet Food Facts\n * Hearing Loss Help\n\n * Ringing in the Ears\n * Find Infant Formula\n * Aortic Valve Stenosis\n\n * SUBSCRIBE\n * MedicineNet.com\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/cold-remedies", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20150921162006/http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/cold-remedies?page=3", "parsed_text": { "title": "12 Home Remedies for the Cold: Nasal Spray, Steam, & More", "passages": [ "It's especially important to get rest when you first come down with a cold or the flu. It helps your body direct its energy to fighting off your infection. This battle taxes your body. So give it a little help by lying down under a blanket to stay warm if necessary.", "It moistens your sore or scratchy throat and brings temporary relief. Try a half teaspoon of salt dissolved in 8 ounces of warm water four times a day.", "To calm the tickle in your throat, try a gargle made from tea. Or use one that's got honey in it.", "Add 1 teaspoon of honey and one small shot (about 1 ounce) of whiskey or bourbon if you wish (adults only!).", "Menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor all have mild numbing ingredients that may help relieve the pain of a nose rubbed raw.", "You can buy reusable ones at a drugstore. Or make your own. Take a damp washcloth and heat it for 30 seconds in a microwave. Test the temperature first to make sure it's right for you.", "Do this at night when you sleep to help relieve congested nasal passages. If the angle is too awkward, place the pillows between the mattress and the box springs to create a more gradual slope." ] }, "parsed_md": "12 Home Remedies for the Cold: Nasal Spray, Steam, & More\n\nSkip to content\n\nSymptoms\| Doctors\| Health Care Reform\n\nSign In\| Sign Up \| Subscribe\n\nMy WebMD\n\nShow Menu\n\n * My Tools\n * My WebMD Pages\n * My Account\n * Sign Out\n\nFacebookTwitterPinterest\n\nWebMD Home Cold, Flu, & Cough Health Center Cold Guide\n\nEmail a Friend\n\nPrint Article\n\n# Cold, Flu, & Cough Health Center\n\n## Tools & Resources\n\n * Tips to Survive Cold & Flu\n * Do Antibiotics Cure Colds?\n * Calm Your Cough at Night\n * 15 Immune-Boosting Foods\n * Inside an Ear Infection\n * Scratchy Throat: Is It Strep?\n\n## Home Remedies for Colds\n\n(continued)\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\n##### In this article\n\n * No. 1: Drink Up!\n * No. 2: Make It Steamy!\n * No. 3: Blow Your Nose\n * No. 4: Use Saline Spray or Salt-Water Rinse\n * No. 5: Stay Warm and Rested\n * No. 6: Gargle With Warm Salt Water\n * No. 7: Drink Hot Liquids\n * No. 8: Use Mentholated Salve\n * No. 9: Put Hot Packs on Your Sinuses\n * No. 10: Try an Extra Pillow Under Your Head\n\n1\|2\n\nNext Page >\n\n#### Cold Guide\n\n1\n\nOverview & Facts\n\n2\n\nSymptoms & Types\n\n3\n\nDiagnosis & Tests\n\n4\n\nTreatment & Care\n\n5\n\nHome Remedies\n\n6\n\nDiet & Exercise\n\nContinue reading below...\n\n#### Top Picks\n\n * 10 Foods to Eat When You Have the Flu\n * Tips to Survive Cold & Flu Season\n * Flu Shot and Side Effects\n * 8 Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu\n * 15 Immune-Boosting Superfoods\n * Myths & Facts About Colds\n\n * Cold & Flu Health Center\n * Glossary\n * Frequently Asked Questions About Colds\n\nCold Guide\n\n1\n\nOverview & Facts\n\n2\n\nSymptoms & Types\n\n3\n\nDiagnosis & Tests\n\n4\n\nTreatment & Care\n\n5\n\nHome Remedies\n\n6\n\nDiet & Exercise\n\n### Related to Cold, Flu, & Cough\n\n * Allergies\n * Bronchitis\n * Cold & Flu Map\n * Ear Infection\n * Flu Vaccine\n * Sinus Infection\n * Strep Throat\n * Drug Interaction Checker\n\n## Today on WebMD\n\nNatural Cold & Flu Remedies\n\n15 tips to help you feel better.\n\nThe Truth About the Common Cold\n\nDo echinacea and vitamin C really help a cold?\n\nCalm a Nighttime Cough\n\nGet a good night’s rest with these remedies.\n\n15 Immune-Boosting Foods\n\nEat these to fight colds, flu, and more.\n\nSlideshow\n\nBest Natural Cold & Flu Remedies\n\nVIDEO\n\nMyths and Facts About Colds\n\nArticle\n\nIs It a Cold or a Sinus Infection?\n\nSlideshow\n\nEar Infection Symptoms\n\nArticle\n\nFlu Shot Facts: Types, Side Effects\n\nArticle\n\nI Have the Flu: Now What?\n\nArticle\n\n6 Things Crashing Your Immune System\n\nSlideshow\n\nAnatomy of a Sore Throat\n\n### WebMD Special Sections\n\n * Cold and Flu Symptoms Across the U.S.\n * Don't Let a Cold or Flu Get You Down\n * Tips to Strengthen Your Immune System\n\n### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Feeding a Growing World\n * Allergy Relief\n * Alzehimer's Worsening?\n * Osteoporosis Treatment\n\n * IBS-C Symptoms?\n * Exercise & OA Knee Pain\n * Care for Aortic Stenosis?\n * Fracture Due to Osteoporosis?\n\n * Aortic Valve Stenosis?\n * Managing Diabetes\n * Help for Alzheimer's\n * Alzheimer's Worsening?\n\n * Knee Pain Relief\n * Managing IBS-C Symptoms\n * 21 Days: A New Routine\n * Care for Aortic Stenosis?\n\n * Frequent Constipation?\n * Supplement FAQs\n * 21 Days: A New Routine\n * Greater Food Accessibility\n\n##### More From WebMD:\n\nHemophilia Treatment\|RA Basics\|Psoriasis\|MS Assessment\|Hemophilia\nQuestions\|Preteen Vaccines\|ADHD in Children\|Diabetes Diet\|Hodgkin's\nLymphoma\|Multiple Myeloma \|Breast Cancer\n\n###### Find us on:\n\nURAC: Accredited Health Web Site AdChoices\n\nAbout WebMD Advertise With Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy Sponsor Policy Site\nMap Careers Contact Us\n\nMedscape Reference eMedicineHealth RxList Medscape MedicineNet BootsWebMD\nWebMD Corporate\n\nWebMD Health Services First Aid WebMD Magazine WebMD Health Record WebMD\nMobile Newsletters\n\nDictionary Physician Directory\n\n©2005-2015 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.\n\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional\ninformation.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/8-tips-to-treat-colds-and-flu-the-natural-way", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210423003312/https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/8-tips-to-treat-colds-and-flu-the-natural-way", "parsed_text": { "title": "8 Tips to Treat Colds and Flu the 'Natural' Way", "passages": [ "With no cure in sight for the cold or the flu, over-the-counter treatments can at best bring symptom relief or shorten the duration of those symptoms. Or you can take the natural approach. WebMD explores some home remedies that may help you feel better along the way.", "It's important to blow your nose regularly when you have a cold rather than sniffling mucus back into your head. But when you blow hard, pressure can cause an earache. The best way to blow your nose: Press a finger over one nostril while you blow gently to clear the other. Wash your hands after blowing your nose.", "Resting when you first come down with a cold or the flu helps your body direct its energy toward the immune battle. This battle taxes the body. So give it a little help by lying down under a blanket.", "Gargling can moisten a sore throat and bring temporary relief. Try a teaspoon of salt dissolved in warm water, four times daily. To reduce the tickle in your throat, try an astringent gargle -- such as tea that contains tannin -- to tighten the membranes. Or, steep one tablespoon of lemon juice in two cups of hot water and mix in one teaspoon of honey. Let the mixture cool to room temperature before gargling. Honey should never be given to children under age 1.", "Warm liquids help relieve nasal congestion, help prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat.", "Steamy showers moisturize your nasal passages and relax you. If you're dizzy from the flu, run a steamy shower while you sit on a chair nearby and take a sponge bath.", "Either temperature may help you feel more comfortable. You can buy reusable hot or cold packs at a drugstore. Or make your own. Take a damp washcloth and heat it for 20 seconds at a time in a microwave (test the temperature first to make sure it's not too hot). Or take a small bag of frozen peas to use as a cold pack.", "This will help with the drainage of nasal passages. If the angle is too awkward, try placing the pillows between the mattress and the box springs to create a more gradual slope.", "There's no point adding stress to your already stressed-out upper respiratory system, and that's what the change in air pressure will do. Flying with cold or flu congestion can hurt your eardrums as a result of pressure changes during takeoff and landing. If you must fly, ask your doctor about using adecongestant and carry a nasal spray with you to use just before takeoff and landing. Chewing gum and swallowing frequently can also help relieve pressure.", "Remember, serious conditions can masquerade as the common cold and a mild infection can evolve into something more serious. If you have severe symptoms or are feeling sicker with each passing day or must travel, see a doctor." ] }, "parsed_md": "8 Tips to Treat Colds and Flu the 'Natural' Way\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Menu\n\n### Cold, Flu, & Cough Home\n\n * Cold\n * Flu\n * News\n * Reference\n * Slideshows\n * Quizzes\n * Videos\n * Questions & Answers\n * Medications\n * Find a Doctor\n * Cold & Flu Map\n\n### Related to Cold, Flu, & Cough\n\n * Allergies\n * Bronchitis\n * Coronavirus (COVID-19)\n * Ear Infection\n * Flu Vaccine\n * Sinus Infection\n * Strep Throat\n * Drug Interaction Checker\n * More Related Topics\n\n * Cold, Flu, & Cough\n * Reference\n\n### Menu\n\n# 8 Tips to Treat Colds and Flu the 'Natural' Way\n\nReviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on January 16, 2020\n\n### In this Article\n\n * No. 1: Blow Your Nose Often -- and the Right Way\n * No. 2: Stay Rested\n * No. 3: Gargle\n * No. 4: Drink Hot Liquids\n * No. 5: Take a Steamy Shower\n * No. 6: Apply Hot or Cold Packs Around Your Congested Sinuses\n * No. 7: Sleep With an Extra Pillow Under Your Head\n * No. 8: Don't Fly Unless Necessary\n\nWith no cure in sight for the cold or the flu, over-the-counter treatments can\nat best bring symptom relief or shorten the duration of those symptoms. Or you\ncan take the natural approach. WebMD explores some home remedies that may help\nyou feel better along the way.\n\n## No. 1: Blow Your Nose Often -- and the Right Way\n\nIt's important to blow your nose regularly when you have a cold rather than\nsniffling mucus back into your head. But when you blow hard, pressure can\ncause an earache. The best way to blow your nose: Press a finger over one\nnostril while you blow gently to clear the other. Wash your hands after\nblowing your nose.\n\n## No. 2: Stay Rested\n\nResting when you first come down with a cold or the flu helps your body direct\nits energy toward the immune battle. This battle taxes the body. So give it a\nlittle help by lying down under a blanket.\n\n## No. 3: Gargle\n\nGargling can moisten a sore throat and bring temporary relief. Try a teaspoon\nof salt dissolved in warm water, four times daily. To reduce the tickle in\nyour throat, try an astringent gargle -- such as tea that contains tannin --\nto tighten the membranes. Or, steep one tablespoon of lemon juice in two cups\nof hot water and mix in one teaspoon of honey. Let the mixture cool to room\ntemperature before gargling. Honey should never be given to children under age\n1.\n\n## No. 4: Drink Hot Liquids\n\nWarm liquids help relieve nasal congestion, help prevent dehydration, and\nsoothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat.\n\n## No. 5: Take a Steamy Shower\n\nSteamy showers moisturize your nasal passages and relax you. If you're dizzy\nfrom the flu, run a steamy shower while you sit on a chair nearby and take a\nsponge bath.\n\n## No. 6: Apply Hot or Cold Packs Around Your Congested Sinuses\n\nEither temperature may help you feel more comfortable. You can buy reusable\nhot or cold packs at a drugstore. Or make your own. Take a damp washcloth and\nheat it for 20 seconds at a time in a microwave (test the temperature first to\nmake sure it's not too hot). Or take a small bag of frozen peas to use as a\ncold pack.\n\n## No. 7: Sleep With an Extra Pillow Under Your Head\n\nThis will help with the drainage of nasal passages. If the angle is too\nawkward, try placing the pillows between the mattress and the box springs to\ncreate a more gradual slope.\n\n## No. 8: Don't Fly Unless Necessary\n\nThere's no point adding stress to your already stressed-out upper respiratory\nsystem, and that's what the change in air pressure will do. Flying with cold\nor flu congestion can hurt your eardrums as a result of pressure changes\nduring takeoff and landing. If you must fly, ask your doctor about using\nadecongestant and carry a nasal spray with you to use just before takeoff and\nlanding. Chewing gum and swallowing frequently can also help relieve pressure.\n\nRemember, serious conditions can masquerade as the common cold and a mild\ninfection can evolve into something more serious. If you have severe symptoms\nor are feeling sicker with each passing day or must travel, see a doctor.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES: Centers for Disease Control: ''Symptom Relief.'' American Academy of\nFamily Physicians: ''Colds and the Flu.'' Charles B. Inlander, author, 77 Ways\nto Beat Cold and Flu.\n\n© 2020 WebMD, LLC. 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All rights reserved.\n\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.\n\nSee additional information.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.webmd.com:80/cold-and-flu/10-immune-system-busters-boosters", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20161211011103/http://www.webmd.com:80/cold-and-flu/10-immune-system-busters-boosters", "parsed_text": { "title": "Immune System Boosters and Busters", "passages": [ "Replacing bad health habits with good ones can help keep your immune system healthy. Check this list to see where you could use some improvement.", "You may have noticed you’re more likely to catch a cold or other infection when you’re not getting enough sleep. Studies help bear out that well-rested people who received the flu vaccine developed stronger protection against the illness.", "Not getting enough sleep can lead to higher levels of a stress hormone. It may also lead to more inflammation in your body.", "Although researchers aren’t exactly sure how sleep boosts the immune system, it’s clear that getting enough - usually 7 to 9 hours for an adult - is key for good health.", "If you don't exercise regularly, you're more likely to get colds, for example, than someone who does. Exercise can also boost your body's feel-good chemicals and help you sleep better. Both of those are good for your immune system.", "Eating or drinking too much sugar curbs immune system cells that attack bacteria. This effect lasts for at least a few hours after downing a couple of sugary drinks.", "Eat more fruits and vegetables, which are rich in nutrients like vitamins C and E, plus beta-carotene and zinc. Go for a wide variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, including berries, citrus fruits, kiwi, apples, red grapes, kale, onions, spinach, sweet potatoes, and carrots.", "Other foods particularly good for your immune system include fresh garlic, which may help fight viruses and bacteria, and old-fashioned chicken soup. If you do come down with a cold or the flu, a bowl of chicken soup can help you get well faster, one study shows.", "Everyone has some stress; it's part of life. If stress drags on for a long time, it makes you more vulnerable to illness, from colds to serious diseases.", "People who meditate regularly may have healthier immune system responses, some studies show. In one experiment, people who meditated over an 8-week period made more antibodies to a flu vaccine than people who didn’t meditate. And they still showed an increased immune system response 4 months later.", "People who feel connected to friends - whether it’s a few close friends or a large group - have stronger immunity than those who feel alone, studies show.", "In one study, lonely freshmen had a weaker immune response to a flu vaccine than those who felt connected to others.", "Although there are many other things that affect your health, making meaningful connections with people is always a good idea.", "Laughing is good for you. It curbs the levels of stress hormones in your body and boosts a type of white blood cell that fights infection.", "Just anticipating a funny event can have a positive effect on your immune system. In one study, men were told 3 days in advance that they were going to watch a funny video. Their levels of stress hormones dropped.", "Bruce Polsky, MD, interim chairman, department of medicine, chief, division of infectious disease, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York City." ] }, "parsed_md": "Immune System Boosters and Busters\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Cold, Flu, & Cough Home\n\n * Cold\n * Cough\n * Flu\n * News\n * Reference\n * Slideshows\n * Quizzes\n * Videos\n * Message Boards\n * Find a Doctor\n\n### Related to Cold, Flu, & Cough\n\n * Allergies\n * Bronchitis\n * Cold & Flu Map\n * Ear Infection\n * Flu Vaccine\n * Sinus Infection\n * Strep Throat\n * Drug Interaction Checker\n * More Related Topics\n\n * Cold, Flu, & Cough\n\n# 6 Immune System Busters & Boosters\n\n### In this Article\n\n#### In this Article\n\n#### In this Article\n\n * 1\\. You're short on sleep.\n * 2\\. You don't exercise.\n * 3\\. Your diet is off.\n * 4\\. You're always stressed.\n * 5\\. You're too isolated.\n * 6\\. You've lost your sense of humor.\n\nYour lifestyle can affect how well your immune system can protect you from\ngerms, viruses, and chronic illness.\n\nReplacing bad health habits with good ones can help keep your immune system\nhealthy. Check this list to see where you could use some improvement.\n\n## 1\\. You're short on sleep.\n\nYou may have noticed you’re more likely to catch a cold or other infection\nwhen you’re not getting enough sleep. Studies help bear out that well-rested\npeople who received the flu vaccine developed stronger protection against the\nillness.\n\nNot getting enough sleep can lead to higher levels of a stress hormone. It may\nalso lead to more inflammation in your body.\n\nAlthough researchers aren’t exactly sure how sleep boosts the immune system,\nit’s clear that getting enough - usually 7 to 9 hours for an adult - is key\nfor good health.\n\n## 2\\. You don't exercise.\n\nTry to get regular, moderate exercise, like a daily 30-minute walk. It can\nhelp your immune system fight infection.\n\nIf you don't exercise regularly, you're more likely to get colds, for example,\nthan someone who does. Exercise can also boost your body's feel-good chemicals\nand help you sleep better. Both of those are good for your immune system.\n\n## 3\\. Your diet is off.\n\nEating or drinking too much sugar curbs immune system cells that attack\nbacteria. This effect lasts for at least a few hours after downing a couple of\nsugary drinks.\n\nEat more fruits and vegetables, which are rich in nutrients like vitamins C\nand E, plus beta-carotene and zinc. Go for a wide variety of brightly colored\nfruits and vegetables, including berries, citrus fruits, kiwi, apples, red\ngrapes, kale, onions, spinach, sweet potatoes, and carrots.\n\nOther foods particularly good for your immune system include fresh garlic,\nwhich may help fight viruses and bacteria, and old-fashioned chicken soup. If\nyou do come down with a cold or the flu, a bowl of chicken soup can help you\nget well faster, one study shows.\n\nSome mushroom varieties -- such as shiitake -- may also help your immune\nsystem.\n\n#### Continued\n\n## 4\\. You're always stressed.\n\nEveryone has some stress; it's part of life. If stress drags on for a long\ntime, it makes you more vulnerable to illness, from colds to serious diseases.\n\nChronic stress exposes your body to a steady stream of stress hormones that\nsuppress the immune system.\n\nYou may not be able to get rid of your stress, but you can get better at\nmanaging it.\n\n * Learn to meditate.\n * Slow down.\n * Connect with other people.\n * Work out to blow off steam.\n\nCounseling is a big help, too.\n\nEasing stress lowers levels of a stress hormone. It also helps you sleep\nbetter, which improves immune function.\n\nPeople who meditate regularly may have healthier immune system responses, some\nstudies show. In one experiment, people who meditated over an 8-week period\nmade more antibodies to a flu vaccine than people who didn’t meditate. And\nthey still showed an increased immune system response 4 months later.\n\n## 5\\. You're too isolated.\n\nHaving strong relationships and a good social network is good for you.\n\nPeople who feel connected to friends - whether it’s a few close friends or a\nlarge group - have stronger immunity than those who feel alone, studies show.\n\nIn one study, lonely freshmen had a weaker immune response to a flu vaccine\nthan those who felt connected to others.\n\nAlthough there are many other things that affect your health, making\nmeaningful connections with people is always a good idea.\n\n## 6\\. You've lost your sense of humor.\n\nLaughing is good for you. It curbs the levels of stress hormones in your body\nand boosts a type of white blood cell that fights infection.\n\nJust anticipating a funny event can have a positive effect on your immune\nsystem. In one study, men were told 3 days in advance that they were going to\nwatch a funny video. Their levels of stress hormones dropped.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on July 02, 2015\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nBruce Polsky, MD, interim chairman, department of medicine, chief, division of\ninfectious disease, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York City.\n\nStephen Sinatra, MD, assistant clinical professor of medicine, University of\nConnecticut School of Medicine; founder, New England Heart and Longevity\nCenter Medicine, Manchester, Conn.\n\nAmerican Association for Cancer Research: ''How Diet, Obesity and Even Gum\nDisease May Affect Immune System and Cancer.''\n\nSanchez, A. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 1973.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference: ''Use Your Immune System to Prevent Flu.'' ''Exercise\nWhen You Have the Flu.'' ''Sleep 101.''\n\nAmerican Psychological Association: ''First-Year College Students Who Feel\nLonely Have A Weaker Immune Response To The Flu Shot.''\n\nCole ,S. Genome Biology, September 2007.\n\nWebMD Medical News: ''Moderate Exercise May Lower Cold Risk.''\n\nScott Berliner, supervising pharmacist, Life Science Pharmacy, New York.\n\nWebMD Feature: ''How Antioxidants Work.''\n\nRosner, F. Chest, 1980.\n\nAnn G. Kulze, MD, CEO & founder, Dr. Ann & Just Wellness, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.\n\nSpiegel, K. The Journal of the American Medical Association, Sept. 25, 2002.\n\nDavidson, R. Psychosomatic Medicine, July-August 2003.\n\nBennett, M. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. March-April 2003.\n\nUniversity of California: ''Go Ahead, Laugh. It’s Good For You.''\n\nHughes, D. Nutrition Bulletin, March 2000.\n\n© 2015 WebMD, LLC. 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1,255,465	How To Care for Your Nose Piercing	To care for your nose piercing, clean it twice a day for the first 3 months so it doesn't get infected. To clean your nose piercing, start by washing your hands with antibacterial soap so you don't spread germs with them. Then, microwave some saline solution for 10 seconds and wipe down your piercing with it. Don't worry if you notice some redness, swelling, or minor pain for the first few days. However, if you notice green or yellow discharge, or if you see a red, raised bump at your piercing site, you may have an infection and should seek medical attention.	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(10)\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://youngwomenshealth.org/2013/08/07/body-piercing/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220101065646/http://youngwomenshealth.org/2013/08/07/body-piercing/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Center for Young Women's Health", "passages": [ "People from many different cultures have pierced their bodies for centuries. If you look in a history book, you will find that Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans decorated their bodies with piercings and tattoos. Many pierced their bodies to show their importance in a group, or because they thought it protected them from evil. Today, we know much more about the risks of body piercing. Body piercing is a serious decision. Before you decide to get a piercing, ask your parents, trusted adults, and friends what they think.", "Ask other teens who have been pierced what they thought of the entire experience. How much did it cost? Was it painful? How long did it take to heal? If they had the chance to do it over again, would they still get the piercing?", "If you do decide to have your body pierced, NEVER pierce your own body or allow an unlicensed piercer do it because you can end up having very serious health problems.", "Yes. There are medical conditions (see the list below) that could interfere with the natural healing process after a piercing, which makes getting a piercing under these circumstances not only a bad decision, but a risky one.", "You have a skin irritation or an unusual lesion or a rash, lump, cut, moles, or lots of freckles and/or abrasions (where you want to get pierced)", "You have diabetes, hemophilia, auto-immune disorders congenital heart disease , or other medical conditions that might interfere with the healing process", "Bottom line, if you are wondering if it’s safe for you to have an oral or body piercing, you should talk to your primary care provider and/or your specialist health care provider (for example, your cardiologist).", "The most serious risks are infections, allergic reactions, bleeding, and damage to nerves or teeth. Infections may be caused by hepatitis, HIV, tetanus, bacteria, and yeast. Although infection may still occur, the risk of infection can be lowered if you take good care of your piercing and if the piercer washes his/her hands, uses gloves, and sterilizes equipment.", "You CAN get and/or spread a serious infection (including Hepatitis B or C, HIV), and other infections if the piercing equipment has not been sterilized properly.", "Infections caused by bacteria getting into the puncture of the piercing can happen later, even after the piercing has healed.", "If the studio uses a piercing “gun” to do body piercings, LEAVE! Piercing guns cannot be sterilized and should NOT be used for body piercing.", "Another cause of problems from piercings is using the wrong kind of jewelry for the area pierced. If the jewelry is too large, it can actually cut off the blood supply to the tissue, causing swelling and pain. Your body may reject the jewelry if it is either too thin or too heavy or if you’re allergic to the metal.", "Some people who have not looked at the pros and cons about getting a piercing may regret their decision. You should never feel pressured into getting a piercing.", "Healing time is different depending on the part of your body that you get pierced. Some parts are more likely to get infected or have problems. Piercings on your ear lobes usually take about 6 weeks to heal. However, piercings on the side of your ear (cartilage) can take anywhere from 4 months to 1 year to heal. The reason for this is that the type of tissue in each area is different, and the amount of pressure placed on the pierced area while you are sleeping is different too.", "Tongue piercings swell a lot at first, but heal fairly quickly if the right type of jewelry is used. However, metal jewelry in the tongue damages your gums and chip the enamel surface of your teeth. In fact, the ADA (American Dental Association – a group of dentists that set professional standards for dentists in the United States), is against any type of oral piercings because of the possible health risks.", "In some cases, nipple piercings can interfere with the baby’s ability to successfully breast feed. This can cause infections or problems later on if the woman decides to breast-feed her baby. Additionally, piercings should be removed prior to breast feeding. Some pierced areas, such as the navel (belly button), are more likely to become infected because of irritation from tight clothing. A pierced site needs air to help the healing process.", "Pierced Body Part:\| Healing Time: ---\|--- Ear lobe\| 6 weeks Ear cartilage\| 4 months to 1 year Eyebrow\| 6 to 8 weeks Nostril\| 2 to 4 months Tongue\| 4 to 6 weeks Lip\| 2 to 3 months Nipple\| 6 weeks to 6 months Navel (belly button)\| 9 months to 1 year Female genitalia\| 4 to 10 weeks Male genitalia\| 6 months to 1 year", "You should ask friends and relatives with piercings where they went and if the studio was a licensed piercing studio. Some states make piercers get a license, while other states do not. This means there are actually people who are doing body piercings with very little training! As you can imagine, this can be very dangerous for you. However, the APP (Association of Professional Piercers – a professional organization of piercers) developed safety rules for people who do piercings, and has a list of piercers who comply with the standards of their organization. Search for registered members of the APP on their website.", "When you go into a salon, look around. Make sure that there is a certificate on the wall that says the piercer is registered with the APP. Is the place clean? The shop should be kept clean and sanitary. The lighting should be good so that the piercers can see well while working. Does the staff wash their hands and use sterile gloves and instruments? Be sure to ask if the instruments are new or disposable (meant to be thrown away after one use) or be sterilized in sealed pouches. If the piercer uses disposable needles, you should see him/her open sealed packages. The piercers should throw away the needles in a biohazard container after using them. Make sure your piercer provides after-care instructions.", "You may need to bring a copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 18 years old, you may need your parents’ or guardians’ permission. Your parent/guardian will need to go with you to the piercing salon and sign a consent form. Since the law is different from state to state, you’ll need to find out what the law in your area says about whether or not you need parental permission to get a piercing.", "The Association of Professional Piercers has revised the minimum standard for jewelry for new piercings (created February 5, 2009 and revised May 28, 2019) and recommends the following:", "American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), is an organization that isn’t related to the government, but sets high standards for all kinds of materials that are manufactured in the U.S. The European organization that is similar to the ASTM is called the “ISO”.", "Any plastic material that is ISO 10993-6, 10993-10 and/or 10993-11 compliant and/or meets the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI material classification", "For body jewelry purposes, surfaces and ends must be smooth, free of nicks, scratches, burrs, polishing compounds and metals must have a consistent mirror finish.", "Implant grade stainless steel is least likely to produce a foreign body reaction or infection in the skin. Other safe choices for new piercings are metals such as gold, titanium, or niobium. However, they cost more than implant grade stainless steel.", "Gold jewelry should be at least 14 karat or higher (solid gold, cadmium and nickel-free white, yellow, or rose gold) for new piercings. Gold-filled or gold-plated jewelry should never be used in any piercings because the metal is very thin. The finish wears away easily, and it chips with slightest contact of the body. Some people have difficulty with white gold because it contains “nickel” – a metal that many people are allergic to.", "Titanium (Ti6Al4V ELI) that is ASTM F136 compliant or ISO 5832-3 compliant and Titanium that is ASTM F67 compliant can be used for new piercings. Titanium is also used for surgical implants in the body.", "Look for a salon that has a wide variety of jewelry to choose from. The salon should not tell you to use a certain type of jewelry just because it’s the only kind they have.", "Bars: straight or curved with removable beads on either end. This type of jewelry is often used in the tongue, eyebrow, nipple, and navel. When the piercing is first done, a longer bar will be used. When the piercing heals, a shorter bar is used.", "Ring jewelry is measured by diameter, or how wide the ring is and is most often used for navel, nipple and high ear piercings.", "Gauge means the thickness of the jewelry. The smaller the gauge number, the thicker the jewelry. The APP says that jewelry no greater than 14 gauge should be used below the neck. This is because of the risk of a foreign body reaction and the possibility of the ring cutting the skin.", "An experienced piercer uses a hollow needle to create a hole by passing the needle through the body part you want pierced. The jewelry is then inserted through the hole. Sometimes there can be a small amount of bleeding. You should not take aspirin, ibuprofen, or any pain medication that contains aspirin the week before any piercing is done, since these medicines may cause you to bleed a little bit more than usual. Remember, piercing guns should NEVER be used since they can damage tissue and cause infection. Anesthetic medicine which puts people to sleep and dulls or relieves pain, isn’t used for piercings.", "There are actually 2 costs with piercings – the site cost and the jewelry cost. The site cost depends on where on your body you get pierced. For example, ear and nose piercings usually cost less than tongue, nipple, or genital piercings. Gold jewelry costs more than stainless steel or another metal. You should shop around and check prices at different piercing salons before you decide on where to have your piercing done.", "First, wash your hands well with soap and water before touching or cleaning the pierced area. (Don’t let anyone else touch the pierced area until it is healed.)", "When showering, use a drop of fragrance-free antibacterial liquid soap to clean the jewelry and the piercing. Do not leave it on the piercing for more than 30 seconds.", "Gently rinse all of the soap and any crusty scabs, leaving no suds or residue– DO NOT rub or pull the crusty material as the skin around it may bleed. As the piercing heals, the material will dry and fall off on its own. You do not have to turn your jewelry around the piercing.", "Gently dry the area with a paper towel or plain white napkin. Do not use towels as bacteria can be a problem. Also jewelry tends to get caught on towels but won’t on disposable paper products.", "Do NOT use hydrogen peroxide, Betadine®, Hibiclens®, Bactine® (and other products containing Benzalkonium Chloride or BZK), rubbing alcohol, or strong antibacterial soaps because they can irritate the skin around the piercing and prevent the tissue from healing.", "Preventing infections isn’t hard. It shouldn’t take a lot of your time to keep your piercing clean, and if you keep it clean, you’re less likely to have complications. The following recommendations are especially important during the healing process. However, you can also follow these safety measures even after your piercing has healed completely.", "Keep the pierced area from coming in contact with other people’s body fluids, such as saliva and sweat. Do not have oral sexual contact for 4-6 weeks if you have a tongue, lip, or genital piercing.", "Keep “things” clean that come in contact with the body part that has been pierced. For example, your phone, ear buds, glasses, hats, and bike helmet. Be careful when using hairspray and try not to apply makeup close to piercing sites.", "Wear loose fitting clothing with a navel piercing to let the air help with healing. Constant and rough friction can cause scarring and longer healing time.", "Check your jewelry during the day to see if any parts have become loose, especially if you have a tongue piercing. If a bar becomes loose, you can accidentally swallow it or damage a permanent tooth. Do not hang charms or pendants from any piercing.", "Do NOT use a hot tub or swim in a pool or lake until your piercing has healed. If you must swim, cover the piercing with a waterproof bandage such as Clean SealsTM (which you can buy in most pharmacies).", "Avoid direct sunlight, tanning beds, sand, tanning oils, and lotions as they can burn and irritate the piercing (which can cause scarring).", "Rinse tongue or lip piercings after every meal, snack and before bed (4-5 times a day) during the entire healing period. Rinse for 30 to 60 seconds after eating with an antibacterial, alcohol-free mouthwash (such as Biotene^® or Toms^®), or a warm salt water rinse.", "Be on the lookout for signs of infection that may include one or more of the following: redness, swelling, discharge, bad smell, a rash at or around the piercing site, or a fever. If you think you have an infection, DON’T try to take care of it by yourself. Make an appointment to see your health care provider.", "Continue seeing your dentist for regular checkups and when you think you have a problem. Studies have shown that people who have piercings in their mouth are much more likely to have injuries to their teeth and gums.", "Body piercing is a big decision. We hope that this guide answers your questions and helps you understand all of the possible risks, so that you can make a decision that’s best for you. If you do decide to get a body piercing, we hope that you will follow the safety guidelines for after-care. Go to a reliable salon/piercer, buy the right kind of jewelry, keep the site clean and see your health care provider if you have symptoms of an infection.", "The Center for Young Women’s Health (CYWH) is a collaboration between the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine and the Division of Gynecology at Boston Children’s Hospital. The Center is an educational entity that exists to provide teen girls and young women with carefully researched health information, health education programs, and conferences." ] }, "parsed_md": "Body Piercing \| Center for Young Women's Health\n\n# Center for Young Women's Health\n\nhttp://youngwomenshealth.org/2013/08/07/body-piercing/\n\n≡ Menu\n\n * Ask Us\n * Health Guides\n * Guías de la Salud\n * Dicas de Saúde\n\n * Parents\n * Clinicians\n * About Us\n * Donate\n\n * General Health\n * Sexual Health\n * Gynecology\n * Medical Conditions\n * Nutrition & Fitness\n * Emotional Health\n\n# Body Piercing\n\nPosted under Health Guides. Updated 5 February 2020. +Related Content\n\nKey Facts\n\n * Make sure the piercing equipment is sterilized properly.\n * Serious risks include infection, allergic reactions, bleeding, and damage to nerves and teeth.\n * If you decide to get pierced, go to a licensed piercer who uses sterile products.\n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\nemail\n\nPrint\n\nPeople from many different cultures have pierced their bodies for centuries.\nIf you look in a history book, you will find that Egyptians, Greeks, and\nRomans decorated their bodies with piercings and tattoos. Many pierced their\nbodies to show their importance in a group, or because they thought it\nprotected them from evil. Today, we know much more about the risks of body\npiercing. Body piercing is a serious decision. Before you decide to get a\npiercing, ask your parents, trusted adults, and friends what they think.\n\n### What are teens saying about body piercing today?\n\nAsk other teens who have been pierced what they thought of the entire\nexperience. How much did it cost? Was it painful? How long did it take to\nheal? If they had the chance to do it over again, would they still get the\npiercing?\n\nSome tips teens have passed along to us:\n\n * You do NOT have to pierce your body to “belong”.\n * You can ALWAYS change your mind or WAIT if you are not sure.\n * If you do decide to have your body pierced, NEVER pierce your own body or allow an unlicensed piercer do it because you can end up having very serious health problems.\n\n### Are there any medical reasons why I should not get a piercing?\n\nYes. There are medical conditions (see the list below) that could interfere\nwith the natural healing process after a piercing, which makes getting a\npiercing under these circumstances not only a bad decision, but a risky one.\n\nThe Association of Professional Piercers recommends that you should not get a\npiercing if:\n\n * You have a skin irritation or an unusual lesion or a rash, lump, cut, moles, or lots of freckles and/or abrasions (where you want to get pierced)\n * You have diabetes, hemophilia, auto-immune disorders congenital heart disease , or other medical conditions that might interfere with the healing process\n * You have a job or participate in an activity that would make having a piercing unacceptable\n * You have plans to become pregnant and want a nipple, navel, or other piercing\n * If you are pregnant\n * A licensed professional piercer feels that it would be a bad idea\n\nBottom line, if you are wondering if it’s safe for you to have an oral or body\npiercing, you should talk to your primary care provider and/or your specialist\nhealth care provider (for example, your cardiologist).\n\n### What are the risks of body piercing?\n\nThe most serious risks are infections, allergic reactions, bleeding, and\ndamage to nerves or teeth. Infections may be caused by hepatitis, HIV,\ntetanus, bacteria, and yeast. Although infection may still occur, the risk of\ninfection can be lowered if you take good care of your piercing and if the\npiercer washes his/her hands, uses gloves, and sterilizes equipment.\n\n * You CAN get and/or spread a serious infection (including Hepatitis B or C, HIV), and other infections if the piercing equipment has not been sterilized properly.\n * Infections caused by bacteria getting into the puncture of the piercing can happen later, even after the piercing has healed.\n * If the studio uses a piercing “gun” to do body piercings, LEAVE! Piercing guns cannot be sterilized and should NOT be used for body piercing.\n\nAnother cause of problems from piercings is using the wrong kind of jewelry\nfor the area pierced. If the jewelry is too large, it can actually cut off the\nblood supply to the tissue, causing swelling and pain. Your body may reject\nthe jewelry if it is either too thin or too heavy or if you’re allergic to the\nmetal.\n\nSome people who have not looked at the pros and cons about getting a piercing\nmay regret their decision. You should never feel pressured into getting a\npiercing.\n\n### Is the healing time the same for all body parts?\n\nHealing time is different depending on the part of your body that you get\npierced. Some parts are more likely to get infected or have problems.\nPiercings on your ear lobes usually take about 6 weeks to heal. However,\npiercings on the side of your ear (cartilage) can take anywhere from 4 months\nto 1 year to heal. The reason for this is that the type of tissue in each area\nis different, and the amount of pressure placed on the pierced area while you\nare sleeping is different too.\n\nTongue piercings swell a lot at first, but heal fairly quickly if the right\ntype of jewelry is used. However, metal jewelry in the tongue damages your\ngums and chip the enamel surface of your teeth. In fact, the ADA (American\nDental Association – a group of dentists that set professional standards for\ndentists in the United States), is against any type of oral piercings because\nof the possible health risks.\n\nIn some cases, nipple piercings can interfere with the baby’s ability to\nsuccessfully breast feed. This can cause infections or problems later on if\nthe woman decides to breast-feed her baby. Additionally, piercings should be\nremoved prior to breast feeding. Some pierced areas, such as the navel (belly\nbutton), are more likely to become infected because of irritation from tight\nclothing. A pierced site needs air to help the healing process.\n\nBody Piercings & Healing Times\n\nPierced Body Part:\| Healing Time: \n---\|--- \nEar lobe\| 6 weeks \nEar cartilage\| 4 months to 1 year \nEyebrow\| 6 to 8 weeks \nNostril\| 2 to 4 months \nTongue\| 4 to 6 weeks \nLip\| 2 to 3 months \nNipple\| 6 weeks to 6 months \nNavel (belly button)\| 9 months to 1 year \nFemale genitalia\| 4 to 10 weeks \nMale genitalia\| 6 months to 1 year \n \n### If I decide that a piercing is important to me, where should I go?\n\nYou should ask friends and relatives with piercings where they went and if the\nstudio was a licensed piercing studio. Some states make piercers get a\nlicense, while other states do not. This means there are actually people who\nare doing body piercings with very little training! As you can imagine, this\ncan be very dangerous for you. However, the APP (Association of Professional\nPiercers – a professional organization of piercers) developed safety rules for\npeople who do piercings, and has a list of piercers who comply with the\nstandards of their organization. Search for registered members of the APP on\ntheir website.\n\n### What should I look for in a piercing salon?\n\nWhen you go into a salon, look around. Make sure that there is a certificate\non the wall that says the piercer is registered with the APP. Is the place\nclean? The shop should be kept clean and sanitary. The lighting should be good\nso that the piercers can see well while working. Does the staff wash their\nhands and use sterile gloves and instruments? Be sure to ask if the\ninstruments are new or disposable (meant to be thrown away after one use) or\nbe sterilized in sealed pouches. If the piercer uses disposable needles, you\nshould see him/her open sealed packages. The piercers should throw away the\nneedles in a biohazard container after using them. Make sure your piercer\nprovides after-care instructions.\n\n### What do I need to bring to the piercing salon?\n\nYou may need to bring a copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 18\nyears old, you may need your parents’ or guardians’ permission. Your\nparent/guardian will need to go with you to the piercing salon and sign a\nconsent form. Since the law is different from state to state, you’ll need to\nfind out what the law in your area says about whether or not you need parental\npermission to get a piercing.\n\n### What kind of jewelry should I buy?\n\nThe Association of Professional Piercers has revised the minimum standard for\njewelry for new piercings (created February 5, 2009 and revised May 28, 2019)\nand recommends the following:\n\n * Jewelry made from steel that is ASTM F-138 compliant or ISO-5822-1 compliant\n\n * American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), is an organization that isn’t related to the government, but sets high standards for all kinds of materials that are manufactured in the U.S. The European organization that is similar to the ASTM is called the “ISO”.\n * Jewelry made from steel that is ISO 10993-6, 10993-10, and/or10993-11 compliant.\n * The APP does not recommend the use of jewelry that contains nickel for new piercings.\n * Titanium (Ti6Al4V ELI) that is ASTM F136 compliant or ISO 5832-3 compliant.\n * Titanium that is ASTM F67 or ISO 582-2 compliant\n * Solid 14 karat or higher yellow, white, or rose gold that is nickel and cadmium free\n * Solid platinum alloy that is nickel-free\n * Niobium (Nb) that is ASTM B392 compliant. Including commercial grade 2 Nb and commercial grade 4 Nb\n * Fused Quartz glass, lead-free borosilicate of lead-free soda-lime glass\n * Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that is ASTM F754 compliant\n * Any plastic material that is ISO 10993-6, 10993-10 and/or 10993-11 compliant and/or meets the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI material classification\n\nAll threaded or press-fit jewelry must have internal tapping (no threads on\nposts).\n\nFor body jewelry purposes, surfaces and ends must be smooth, free of nicks,\nscratches, burrs, polishing compounds and metals must have a consistent mirror\nfinish.\n\nImplant grade stainless steel is least likely to produce a foreign body\nreaction or infection in the skin. Other safe choices for new piercings are\nmetals such as gold, titanium, or niobium. However, they cost more than\nimplant grade stainless steel.\n\nGold jewelry should be at least 14 karat or higher (solid gold, cadmium and\nnickel-free white, yellow, or rose gold) for new piercings. Gold-filled or\ngold-plated jewelry should never be used in any piercings because the metal is\nvery thin. The finish wears away easily, and it chips with slightest contact\nof the body. Some people have difficulty with white gold because it contains\n“nickel” – a metal that many people are allergic to.\n\nTitanium (Ti6Al4V ELI) that is ASTM F136 compliant or ISO 5832-3 compliant and\nTitanium that is ASTM F67 compliant can be used for new piercings. Titanium is\nalso used for surgical implants in the body.\n\nLook for a salon that has a wide variety of jewelry to choose from. The salon\nshould not tell you to use a certain type of jewelry just because it’s the\nonly kind they have.\n\n### What’s up with all the different kinds of jewelry?\n\nAny type of jewelry used for piercings should be smooth, without scratches or\nchips.\n\n * Bars: straight or curved with removable beads on either end. This type of jewelry is often used in the tongue, eyebrow, nipple, and navel. When the piercing is first done, a longer bar will be used. When the piercing heals, a shorter bar is used.\n * Ring jewelry is measured by diameter, or how wide the ring is and is most often used for navel, nipple and high ear piercings.\n * Gauge means the thickness of the jewelry. The smaller the gauge number, the thicker the jewelry. The APP says that jewelry no greater than 14 gauge should be used below the neck. This is because of the risk of a foreign body reaction and the possibility of the ring cutting the skin.\n\n### How are piercings done?\n\nAn experienced piercer uses a hollow needle to create a hole by passing the\nneedle through the body part you want pierced. The jewelry is then inserted\nthrough the hole. Sometimes there can be a small amount of bleeding. You\nshould not take aspirin, ibuprofen, or any pain medication that contains\naspirin the week before any piercing is done, since these medicines may cause\nyou to bleed a little bit more than usual. Remember, piercing guns should\nNEVER be used since they can damage tissue and cause infection. Anesthetic\nmedicine which puts people to sleep and dulls or relieves pain, isn’t used for\npiercings.\n\n### How much will a piercing cost?\n\nThere are actually 2 costs with piercings – the site cost and the jewelry\ncost. The site cost depends on where on your body you get pierced. For\nexample, ear and nose piercings usually cost less than tongue, nipple, or\ngenital piercings. Gold jewelry costs more than stainless steel or another\nmetal. You should shop around and check prices at different piercing salons\nbefore you decide on where to have your piercing done.\n\n### How should I clean my new piercing?\n\nFollow these steps to prevent infection:\n\n 1. First, wash your hands well with soap and water before touching or cleaning the pierced area. (Don’t let anyone else touch the pierced area until it is healed.)\n 2. Remove any crusty material from the site and from the jewelry with warm water.\n 3. Gently wash the area around the piercing with a fragrance-free antibacterial liquid soap and water every day.\n 4. When showering, use a drop of fragrance-free antibacterial liquid soap to clean the jewelry and the piercing. Do not leave it on the piercing for more than 30 seconds.\n 5. Gently rinse all of the soap and any crusty scabs, leaving no suds or residue– DO NOT rub or pull the crusty material as the skin around it may bleed. As the piercing heals, the material will dry and fall off on its own. You do not have to turn your jewelry around the piercing.\n 6. Gently dry the area with a paper towel or plain white napkin. Do not use towels as bacteria can be a problem. Also jewelry tends to get caught on towels but won’t on disposable paper products.\n 7. Avoid over cleaning. This will likely break down your skin and delay healing.\n 8. Do NOT use antibacterial ointments because they don’t allow air to get to the area and they trap bacteria.\n 9. Do NOT use hydrogen peroxide, Betadine®, Hibiclens®, Bactine® (and other products containing Benzalkonium Chloride or BZK), rubbing alcohol, or strong antibacterial soaps because they can irritate the skin around the piercing and prevent the tissue from healing.\n\n### How can I prevent infections after I get pierced?\n\nPreventing infections isn’t hard. It shouldn’t take a lot of your time to keep\nyour piercing clean, and if you keep it clean, you’re less likely to have\ncomplications. The following recommendations are especially important during\nthe healing process. However, you can also follow these safety measures even\nafter your piercing has healed completely.\n\n * Rinse the pierced skin after exercising, since sweat may irritate the piercing.\n * Avoid touching and/or playing with the jewelry, friction from clothing, and rough cleaning.\n * Keep the pierced area from coming in contact with other people’s body fluids, such as saliva and sweat. Do not have oral sexual contact for 4-6 weeks if you have a tongue, lip, or genital piercing.\n * Do NOT let anyone touch, kiss or lick the piercing (ex. earlobe) while it is still healing.\n * Keep “things” clean that come in contact with the body part that has been pierced. For example, your phone, ear buds, glasses, hats, and bike helmet. Be careful when using hairspray and try not to apply makeup close to piercing sites.\n * Wear clean clothing with soft fabric for navel piercings. Avoid wearing jeans because the material can be irritating.\n * Don’t wear pantyhose, leotards, belts, or tight clothing while a navel piercing is healing.\n * Wear loose fitting clothing with a navel piercing to let the air help with healing. Constant and rough friction can cause scarring and longer healing time.\n * Don’t smoke, chew tobacco, or eat spicy foods while your oral piercing is healing.\n * Avoid using cosmetics, lotions, hairspray or other kinds of beauty products around your piercing.\n * Check your jewelry during the day to see if any parts have become loose, especially if you have a tongue piercing. If a bar becomes loose, you can accidentally swallow it or damage a permanent tooth. Do not hang charms or pendants from any piercing.\n * Do NOT use a hot tub or swim in a pool or lake until your piercing has healed. If you must swim, cover the piercing with a waterproof bandage such as Clean SealsTM (which you can buy in most pharmacies).\n * Avoid direct sunlight, tanning beds, sand, tanning oils, and lotions as they can burn and irritate the piercing (which can cause scarring).\n * Try to lower your stress, avoid smoking, drugs and alcohol as they can negatively affect healing.\n\n### How do I care for a piercing in my mouth?\n\n * Rinse tongue or lip piercings after every meal, snack and before bed (4-5 times a day) during the entire healing period. Rinse for 30 to 60 seconds after eating with an antibacterial, alcohol-free mouthwash (such as Biotene^® or Toms^®), or a warm salt water rinse.\n * Avoid kissing or contact with other’s body fluids like saliva or semen while you are healing.\n * Avoid sharing cups, plates and utensils (forks, knives, spoons, etc.).\n * Eat small bites of healthy food. Foods rich in vitamins and minerals help your body heal.\n * Don’t eat spicy, salty or acidy foods or liquids while you are healing.\n * Avoid hot drinks such as hot chocolate, coffee, and tea.\n * Eat cold foods and drinks as they lessen swelling. Be extra careful when eating crunchy foods.\n * Be on the lookout for signs of infection that may include one or more of the following: redness, swelling, discharge, bad smell, a rash at or around the piercing site, or a fever. If you think you have an infection, DON’T try to take care of it by yourself. Make an appointment to see your health care provider.\n * Continue seeing your dentist for regular checkups and when you think you have a problem. Studies have shown that people who have piercings in their mouth are much more likely to have injuries to their teeth and gums.\n\nBody piercing is a big decision. We hope that this guide answers your\nquestions and helps you understand all of the possible risks, so that you can\nmake a decision that’s best for you. If you do decide to get a body piercing,\nwe hope that you will follow the safety guidelines for after-care. Go to a\nreliable salon/piercer, buy the right kind of jewelry, keep the site clean and\nsee your health care provider if you have symptoms of an infection.\n\nTags: hygiene, piercings\n\n### Related Content\n\n * Tattoos\n * I want to pierce my belly button by myself. What are the risks?\n\nTweets by @CYWH\n\nThe Center for Young Women’s Health (CYWH) is a collaboration between the\nDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine and the Division of Gynecology\nat Boston Children’s Hospital. The Center is an educational entity that exists\nto provide teen girls and young women with carefully researched health\ninformation, health education programs, and conferences.\n\nAll information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,\ndiagnoses, and treatment, consult your health care provider.\n\nThis site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health\ninformation: verify here.\n\nLike us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram\n\n© 1998-2022 \| Center for Young Women's Health, Boston Children's Hospital. All\nrights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.piercingbible.com/saline-soaks/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210423011522/https://www.piercingbible.com/saline-soaks/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Elayne Angel's Piercing Bible", "passages": [ "COVID-19 Update: Piercing tours are still postponed, but.... UPDATE 4-20-2021: COVID-19 status page. I am still doing online (photo) anatomy consultations and piercing problem consults.", "As of 2021, I'm advising the use of compresses rather than soaks, reflecting the updated information in the second edition of The Piercing Bible. However, if you still want to do saline soaks, please read on:", "This information is from the first edition of my book, The Piercing Bible. It contains everything you need to know about saline soaks and also serves as a preview so you can see the level of detail included in the text. Since I've been suggesting Briotech for piercing care, most of my clients are healing better than ever without any soaks.", "But, if you are experiencing complications, or are slower than usual to heal, they can be extremely helpful. Note that if your piercing is bleeding, do not soak! Soaking can prevent clotting. Wait at least 48 hours after any bleeding or spotting is fully resolved before soaking.", "NOTE: if you're having piercing problems and haven't tried Briotech, check it out. If you need professional help with a troubled piercing, book a consultation!", "The Soak One of the best things you can do for all healing or irritated piercings is a saline soak. A warm, mild saltwater solution irrigates, cleanses, and allows the cells to rejuvenate. [Reference 1 in endnotes] Saline soaks keep the cells well hydrated while simultaneously flushing out fluid and cellular material that accumulate in the wound. This reduces crusting and helps prevent pockets of trapped matter, which can create unsightly and difficult-to-eliminate bumps. If this debris is not removed, it can impede healing. [2] The warm water also opens capillaries and stimulates blood flow, which transports oxygen to the region, promoting healing.", "This is not an invitation to swim in the ocean, where you might encounter numerous microbes, motor oil, and other hazards. The goal is to use a solution with a saline concentration similar to that of the human body. Either make your own by following “The Recipe,” below, or use normal saline (a 0.9 percent sodium chloride solution).", "What to Use and Where to Buy It Use non-iodized, fine-grain sea salt for your soaks. It is superior to regular table salt, which typically contains additives to prevent it from drying or clumping and other components that could be incompatible with wound healing. Do not use coarse kosher salt or rock salt either, because their large crystals do not dissolve readily. Lastly, do not use Epsom salt; it is magnesium sulfate, which does not share the same properties as sodium chloride.", "Sea salt has a long history of use as a curative. It was advocated for wound care by both Imhotep (considered the first doctor known by name, born in Egypt around 2650 B.C.E.) and Hippocrates, the famed Greek physician (born around 460 B.C.E.).[3] Today sea salt is a cooking product, not a medicinal one; it is not sold in pharmacies.", "Many piercers sell or supply sea salt, so you might be able to obtain it at the studio when you go in for your piercing. Otherwise, look in the spice section, near the table salt, or in the natural foods aisle of your regular grocery store. It is routinely available in health food stores, or you can order it over the Internet from piercing supply vendors or food and spice websites. Natural sea salt is superior because it usually contains trace elements that are beneficial for health and healing.", "An excellent—if more expensive—option is normal saline. It is isotonic (it matches the saline concentration of human blood), which is what the sea salt and water recipe is intended to emulate. Normal saline is widely used in the medical field. It is a mild but effective cleaning agent and will not harm normal tissue, unlike many stronger antiseptics.12 This product is sold in drug stores and can be warmed for soaks.", "The saline products sold for contact lenses and ear or nasal irrigation sometimes contain additives that may not be suited to healing piercings. To be safe, a prepared saline solution should be used only if the label confirms that the container holds “isotonic saline,” or 0.9 percent sterile saline without additives (meaning that it is, in fact, normal saline).", "The Recipe If you are making your own saline solution, the proper ratio is 1/4 teaspoon (not table-spoon) of fine-grain, non-iodized sea salt to 1 cup (8 fluid ounces/250 ml) of clean warm water. The correct proportions are critical. If the solution is too strong (hypertonic, or containing more salt than your blood), it can irritate your skin. If your soaks cause your skin to become dry, use a mixture of 1/8 teaspoon sea salt per cup of water. Premixing a large batch may be convenient, but it is safest to make a fresh solution every time you soak, as a stored supply can become contaminated.", "How to Soak Pour normal saline into a clean container and warm it in a microwave or mix up the sea salt with warm water. The solution should be the temperature of a drinkable hot beverage. Distilled water is best, and bottled water is a second choice; depending on your local water quality, you may need to avoid tap water unless it is filtered or first brought to a full boil for a minute or longer and then allowed to cool sufficiently before use. Even if you believe your water supply is clean, should you experience difficulty healing, use cleaner water for your saline soaks and final rinses.", "Soak your piercing in saline solution for five minutes at least once or twice daily, optimally prior to showering (which will rinse away the salt crystals and piercing secretions). If you’re not on your way to the shower, follow your saline treatment with a thorough clear water rinse to remove any residue and debris from the wound, as dried salt crystals and piercing crusties are sharp and can cause damage. Dry with clean paper products. Cotton swabs or sterile gauze squares are helpful for drying ears, navels, and other spots that have nooks and crannies. They can also be used to remove any stubborn matter that remains following a soak. Additional soaks to remove matter can last just a minute or two, but the brief duration won’t produce all of the benefits as described in “The Soak,” above.", "Depending on the location of your piercing, a mug, glass, or shallow bowl can be an appropriate soaking vessel. A cup or shot glass is perfect for a navel or nipple piercing. Just lean forward and seal the container of solution over the area to create a vacuum. Keep a clean cloth or paper towel handy in case of leaks. For an ear piercing, use a smallncup or lay your ear inside a shallow bowl. A mug or small bowl can be used for soaking a genital piercing, depending on its placement. Saturate a sterile gauze pad in saline solution to form a small compress for hard-to-soak spots. Disposable cups are a safe (if not environmentally friendly) option; you can also use clean kitchenware. Before use, clean reusable soaking containers in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher.", "Depending on the location of the piercing, the soaking process can be challenging or awkward. Hanging around with your ear in a bowl isn’t especially comfy. The process can be time-consuming and seem like more trouble than it’s worth. Still, keeping up with soaks for at least the first few weeks will give your piercing maximum support during the early healing stages.", "As your healing progresses, you can try reducing the frequency to once a day or even less. Of course, any time a piercing has a flare-up, you accidentally injure it, or it is aggravated by a stretch, go back to regular saline soaks. Following such a setback, treat your piercing like it is new by following all the guidelines in this chapter.", "A good time to do an extra soak is before physical labor, sports, or other movement. This is especially helpful for torso and genital piercings. Crust on your jewelry can get worked into the piercing as you move, causing discomfort and damage. After intense physical activity, you may want to do another saline soak or perform one of your daily cleanings—or at least give your piercing a clear water rinse.", "When you aren’t able to soak, you may want to use a saline spray that is formulated for use on piercings. Some are normal saline in a clean-delivery can, and others have enzymes or other additives. Barring an inappropriate ingredient or an overly strong stream, these products are safe and convenient. However, spraying does not provide all of the benefits you receive from soaking. See “Specialty Products,” page 198.", "If you eat a low-sodium diet due to high blood pressure or other medical problem, you may need to limit the use of saline on your piercing as well. Consult your doctor for advice.", "Sidebar: Soaking Etiquette Do not leave the water you used to soak your Prince Albert (or any other piercing, for that matter) in a mug on the kitchen counter to be sipped by a sleepy spouse or housemate. A former co-worker unhappily fell victim to this situation—but only once." ] }, "parsed_md": "Saline Soaks \| Elayne Angel's Piercing Bible\n\nSkip to main content\n\nCOVID-19 Update: Piercing tours are still postponed, but.... UPDATE 4-20-2021:\nCOVID-19 status page. I am still doing online (photo) anatomy consultations\nand piercing problem consults.\n\n## Everything you need to Know\n\n# Saline Soaks\n\nContent Blocks\n\n## Having a piercing problem? I can help!\n\nBook Consultation\n\n## SALINE SOAKS\n\nAs of 2021, I'm advising the use of compresses rather than soaks, reflecting\nthe updated information in the second edition of The Piercing Bible. However,\nif you still want to do saline soaks, please read on:\n\nThis information is from the first edition of my book, The Piercing Bible. It\ncontains everything you need to know about saline soaks and also serves as a\npreview so you can see the level of detail included in the text. Since I've\nbeen suggesting Briotech for piercing care, most of my clients are healing\nbetter than ever without any soaks.\n\nBut, if you are experiencing complications, or are slower than usual to heal,\nthey can be extremely helpful. Note that if your piercing is bleeding, do not\nsoak! Soaking can prevent clotting. Wait at least 48 hours after any bleeding\nor spotting is fully resolved before soaking.\n\nNOTE: if you're having piercing problems and haven't tried Briotech, check it\nout. If you need professional help with a troubled piercing, book a\nconsultation!\n\nThe Soak One of the best things you can do for all healing or irritated\npiercings is a saline soak. A warm, mild saltwater solution irrigates,\ncleanses, and allows the cells to rejuvenate. [Reference 1 in endnotes] Saline\nsoaks keep the cells well hydrated while simultaneously flushing out fluid and\ncellular material that accumulate in the wound. This reduces crusting and\nhelps prevent pockets of trapped matter, which can create unsightly and\ndifficult-to-eliminate bumps. If this debris is not removed, it can impede\nhealing. [2] The warm water also opens capillaries and stimulates blood flow,\nwhich transports oxygen to the region, promoting healing.\n\nThis is not an invitation to swim in the ocean, where you might encounter\nnumerous microbes, motor oil, and other hazards. The goal is to use a solution\nwith a saline concentration similar to that of the human body. Either make\nyour own by following “The Recipe,” below, or use normal saline (a 0.9 percent\nsodium chloride solution).\n\nWhat to Use and Where to Buy It Use non-iodized, fine-grain sea salt for your\nsoaks. It is superior to regular table salt, which typically contains\nadditives to prevent it from drying or clumping and other components that\ncould be incompatible with wound healing. Do not use coarse kosher salt or\nrock salt either, because their large crystals do not dissolve readily.\nLastly, do not use Epsom salt; it is magnesium sulfate, which does not share\nthe same properties as sodium chloride.\n\nSea salt has a long history of use as a curative. It was advocated for wound\ncare by both Imhotep (considered the first doctor known by name, born in Egypt\naround 2650 B.C.E.) and Hippocrates, the famed Greek physician (born around\n460 B.C.E.).[3] Today sea salt is a cooking product, not a medicinal one; it\nis not sold in pharmacies.\n\nMany piercers sell or supply sea salt, so you might be able to obtain it at\nthe studio when you go in for your piercing. Otherwise, look in the spice\nsection, near the table salt, or in the natural foods aisle of your regular\ngrocery store. It is routinely available in health food stores, or you can\norder it over the Internet from piercing supply vendors or food and spice\nwebsites. Natural sea salt is superior because it usually contains trace\nelements that are beneficial for health and healing.\n\nAn excellent—if more expensive—option is normal saline. It is isotonic (it\nmatches the saline concentration of human blood), which is what the sea salt\nand water recipe is intended to emulate. Normal saline is widely used in the\nmedical field. It is a mild but effective cleaning agent and will not harm\nnormal tissue, unlike many stronger antiseptics.12 This product is sold in\ndrug stores and can be warmed for soaks.\n\nThe saline products sold for contact lenses and ear or nasal irrigation\nsometimes contain additives that may not be suited to healing piercings. To be\nsafe, a prepared saline solution should be used only if the label confirms\nthat the container holds “isotonic saline,” or 0.9 percent sterile saline\nwithout additives (meaning that it is, in fact, normal saline).\n\nThe Recipe If you are making your own saline solution, the proper ratio is 1/4\nteaspoon (not table-spoon) of fine-grain, non-iodized sea salt to 1 cup (8\nfluid ounces/250 ml) of clean warm water. The correct proportions are\ncritical. If the solution is too strong (hypertonic, or containing more salt\nthan your blood), it can irritate your skin. If your soaks cause your skin to\nbecome dry, use a mixture of 1/8 teaspoon sea salt per cup of water. Premixing\na large batch may be convenient, but it is safest to make a fresh solution\nevery time you soak, as a stored supply can become contaminated.\n\nHow to Soak Pour normal saline into a clean container and warm it in a\nmicrowave or mix up the sea salt with warm water. The solution should be the\ntemperature of a drinkable hot beverage. Distilled water is best, and bottled\nwater is a second choice; depending on your local water quality, you may need\nto avoid tap water unless it is filtered or first brought to a full boil for a\nminute or longer and then allowed to cool sufficiently before use. Even if you\nbelieve your water supply is clean, should you experience difficulty healing,\nuse cleaner water for your saline soaks and final rinses.\n\nSoak your piercing in saline solution for five minutes at least once or twice\ndaily, optimally prior to showering (which will rinse away the salt crystals\nand piercing secretions). If you’re not on your way to the shower, follow your\nsaline treatment with a thorough clear water rinse to remove any residue and\ndebris from the wound, as dried salt crystals and piercing crusties are sharp\nand can cause damage. Dry with clean paper products. Cotton swabs or sterile\ngauze squares are helpful for drying ears, navels, and other spots that have\nnooks and crannies. They can also be used to remove any stubborn matter that\nremains following a soak. Additional soaks to remove matter can last just a\nminute or two, but the brief duration won’t produce all of the benefits as\ndescribed in “The Soak,” above.\n\nDepending on the location of your piercing, a mug, glass, or shallow bowl can\nbe an appropriate soaking vessel. A cup or shot glass is perfect for a navel\nor nipple piercing. Just lean forward and seal the container of solution over\nthe area to create a vacuum. Keep a clean cloth or paper towel handy in case\nof leaks. For an ear piercing, use a smallncup or lay your ear inside a\nshallow bowl. A mug or small bowl can be used for soaking a genital piercing,\ndepending on its placement. Saturate a sterile gauze pad in saline solution to\nform a small compress for hard-to-soak spots. Disposable cups are a safe (if\nnot environmentally friendly) option; you can also use clean kitchenware.\nBefore use, clean reusable soaking containers in hot soapy water or in a\ndishwasher.\n\nDepending on the location of the piercing, the soaking process can be\nchallenging or awkward. Hanging around with your ear in a bowl isn’t\nespecially comfy. The process can be time-consuming and seem like more trouble\nthan it’s worth. Still, keeping up with soaks for at least the first few weeks\nwill give your piercing maximum support during the early healing stages.\n\nAs your healing progresses, you can try reducing the frequency to once a day\nor even less. Of course, any time a piercing has a flare-up, you accidentally\ninjure it, or it is aggravated by a stretch, go back to regular saline soaks.\nFollowing such a setback, treat your piercing like it is new by following all\nthe guidelines in this chapter.\n\nA good time to do an extra soak is before physical labor, sports, or other\nmovement. This is especially helpful for torso and genital piercings. Crust on\nyour jewelry can get worked into the piercing as you move, causing discomfort\nand damage. After intense physical activity, you may want to do another saline\nsoak or perform one of your daily cleanings—or at least give your piercing a\nclear water rinse.\n\nWhen you aren’t able to soak, you may want to use a saline spray that is\nformulated for use on piercings. Some are normal saline in a clean-delivery\ncan, and others have enzymes or other additives. Barring an inappropriate\ningredient or an overly strong stream, these products are safe and convenient.\nHowever, spraying does not provide all of the benefits you receive from\nsoaking. See “Specialty Products,” page 198.\n\nIf you eat a low-sodium diet due to high blood pressure or other medical\nproblem, you may need to limit the use of saline on your piercing as well.\nConsult your doctor for advice.\n\nSidebar: Soaking Etiquette Do not leave the water you used to soak your Prince\nAlbert (or any other piercing, for that matter) in a mug on the kitchen\ncounter to be sipped by a sleepy spouse or housemate. A former co-worker\nunhappily fell victim to this situation—but only once.\n\n1 Eberhard J. Wormer, “A Taste for Salt in the History of Medicine,” Science\nTribune (March 1999), www.pdwconcepts.com/userfiles/file/CaseStudy.pdf\n(accessed September 14, 2007).\n\n2 René A. Jackson and Crystal H. Kaczkoski, “Wound Care,” Encyclopedia of\nSurgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers, www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/St-\nWr/ Wound-Care.html (accessed November 11, 2006).\n\n3 Wormer, “A Taste for Salt in the History of Medicine.”\n\n## Consultation Link\n\n## Having a piercing problem? I can help!\n\nBook Consultation\n\n## Want to get pierced by Elayne Angel?\n\nAppointments\n\n## Stay up to Date with Elayne and The Piercing Bible\n\nSubscribe to the Free Newsletter\n\nDrupal Site by\n\nCancellation & Refund \| Privacy Policy ©2021 The Piercing Bible. All Rights\nReserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.newhealthguide.org/Nose-Piercing-Bump.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220108174851/https://www.newhealthguide.org/Nose-Piercing-Bump.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Nose Piercing Bump", "passages": [ "Nose piercings sometimes lead to a small bump formation and this could be an infection. The raised red bump typically occurs within a few days or a month after getting the piercing and it is important to ensure that the infection doesn’t develop into scar tissue. This type of scar tissue would be a keloid, which is a large scar that could continuously develop outside the piercing. Generally, a nose piercing bump should clear fast. However, if you are dealing with a stubborn bump that does not clear even with treatment, it is important that you seek medical attention to prevent scarring from occurring. Below we listed the most effective home remedies for getting rid of nose piercing bump.", "Both pustules and granulomas can be easily treated with home remedies. Granulomas respond positively to topical applications of tea tree oil and hydrocortisone creams. Pustules on the other hand can be treated with antibiotic gels and creams as they contain tiny infections which are localized. Keloids and all forms of scar tissue require medical attention. Abscesses are serious medical conditions that you should not ignore.", "Sea salt soaks can be very helpful in treating nose piercing bumps and all you will need for this remedy is some cotton, warm water and the sea salt. Place a cotton ball into the sea salt solution before placing it on your nose. Let the solution soak in for a few minutes and use this treatment once or twice a day, for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also have direct treatment by dipping the nostril if possible into sea salt mixture. However, it’s recommended that you rinse the nostril to prevent salt from drying within the nostril. This treatment can clear your infection fast and eliminate the piercing bump.", "You can also use distilled water, apple cider vinegar and sea salt to clear your infection. Watch for more instructions:", "Chamomile tea could also work especially if the sea salt solution is not working. Simply dip the tea bags in warm water and compress it on the piercing site. Let the tea bag sit for 10 minutes and when the tea bag losses its heat, re-dip it in the tea. This treatment can also be used with sea salt soaks.", "Stubborn bumps sometimes resist the chamomile and sea salt treatment. In such cases tea tree oil should be a suitable treatment. Dilute a drop of tea tree oil with any skin friendly oil and apply it on the piercing with a cotton bud. Use this treatment twice a day for best results. Tea tree oil is a potent antiseptic and it can therefore kill germs and dry the skin. Do not use it excessively.", "Place a bottle of aspirin into a glass with very little water and let it turn into a paste. Apply the mixture into the infection every night before you sleep and watch it heal in just a few days. Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory drug which means that it can heal your infection without causing an irritation. It is also easily available and affordable. The anti-inflammatory properties in aspirin can reduce the bump and completely disseminate it leaving you with a clear, painless piercing. Aspirin is easily absorbed into the skin and also allows the infection to easily drain.", "Sometimes the cause of the infection is the choice of jewelry.Ensure that you only use quality jewelry which you can purchase at the piercing studio. Don’t go for the free stuff. The best quality would be titanium CBR, niobium, or surgical stainless steel. That said; you should not change your jewelry before the piercing is completely healed as this could introduce harmful elements that could cause an infection. It’s important that you clean the piercing with sea salt soaks, three times a day or with any of the above remedies. Once you are certain that the piercing is healed, you can proceed to change your jewelry and again, only use good quality jewelry.", "Not all nose piercings are a sign of an infection and the bump on your nose could simply be a granuloma. Granulomas are brought about as a result of overgrown normal body tissue and they are benign which means that they are harmless. The author of ‘The Piercing Bible’ Elayne Angel compares granulomas to raw hamburgers due to their red and raw formation. However, granulomas bleed easily and they also could drain a yellow or clear fluid. Asian and black populations are at a higher risk of developing keloids (a type of raised scar) than other races.", "Bumps with infections tend to resemble a pimple and could even have pus. Pus is a sign of an infection and if left untreated, this infection could form an abscess or pustule. An abscess is a hard lump formation under the skin and this is a reaction brought about when the body attempts to isolate and encapsulate a chronic infection. Piercing infections occur occasionally and if your bump is tender, pink and resembles a pimple, it is infected.", "Also, if the bump does not improve after about three weeks of topical treatments and home remedies, you need to see a doctor. This is especially important if the bump becomes larger.", "If symptoms such as a thick smelly discharge, fever or you begin to see dark streaks coming from the piercing, you need to see a doctor." ] }, "parsed_md": "Nose Piercing Bump \| New Health Guide\n\n# New Health Guide\n\nNew Health Guide for Your Everyday Health.\n\nAbout Us\n\n * Home\n * Pregnancy\n * Hair\n * Disability\n * Addiction\n * Cancer\n * Brains & Nerves\n * More...\n\n# Nose Piercing Bump\n\nNose piercings sometimes lead to a small bump formation and this could be an\ninfection. The raised red bump typically occurs within a few days or a month\nafter getting the piercing and it is important to ensure that the infection\ndoesn’t develop into scar tissue. This type of scar tissue would be a keloid,\nwhich is a large scar that could continuously develop outside the piercing.\nGenerally, a nose piercing bump should clear fast. However, if you are dealing\nwith a stubborn bump that does not clear even with treatment, it is important\nthat you seek medical attention to prevent scarring from occurring. Below we\nlisted the most effective home remedies for getting rid of nose piercing bump.\n\n### How to Get Rid of Nose Piercing Bump\n\nBoth pustules and granulomas can be easily treated with home remedies.\nGranulomas respond positively to topical applications of tea tree oil and\nhydrocortisone creams. Pustules on the other hand can be treated with\nantibiotic gels and creams as they contain tiny infections which are\nlocalized. Keloids and all forms of scar tissue require medical attention.\nAbscesses are serious medical conditions that you should not ignore.\n\n#### 1\\. Sea Salt Soaks\n\nSea salt soaks can be very helpful in treating nose piercing bumps and all you\nwill need for this remedy is some cotton, warm water and the sea salt. Place a\ncotton ball into the sea salt solution before placing it on your nose. Let the\nsolution soak in for a few minutes and use this treatment once or twice a day,\nfor 15 to 20 minutes. You can also have direct treatment by dipping the\nnostril if possible into sea salt mixture. However, it’s recommended that you\nrinse the nostril to prevent salt from drying within the nostril. This\ntreatment can clear your infection fast and eliminate the piercing bump.\n\nYou can also use distilled water, apple cider vinegar and sea salt to clear\nyour infection. Watch for more instructions:\n\n#### 2\\. Chamomile Tea Bag Compress\n\nChamomile tea could also work especially if the sea salt solution is not\nworking. Simply dip the tea bags in warm water and compress it on the piercing\nsite. Let the tea bag sit for 10 minutes and when the tea bag losses its heat,\nre-dip it in the tea. This treatment can also be used with sea salt soaks.\n\n#### 3\\. Tee Tree Oil Dap\n\nStubborn bumps sometimes resist the chamomile and sea salt treatment. In such\ncases tea tree oil should be a suitable treatment. Dilute a drop of tea tree\noil with any skin friendly oil and apply it on the piercing with a cotton bud.\nUse this treatment twice a day for best results. Tea tree oil is a potent\nantiseptic and it can therefore kill germs and dry the skin. Do not use it\nexcessively.\n\n#### 4\\. Aspirin Paste\n\nPlace a bottle of aspirin into a glass with very little water and let it turn\ninto a paste. Apply the mixture into the infection every night before you\nsleep and watch it heal in just a few days. Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory\ndrug which means that it can heal your infection without causing an\nirritation. It is also easily available and affordable. The anti-inflammatory\nproperties in aspirin can reduce the bump and completely disseminate it\nleaving you with a clear, painless piercing. Aspirin is easily absorbed into\nthe skin and also allows the infection to easily drain.\n\n### Should I Change the Jewelry?\n\nSometimes the cause of the infection is the choice of jewelry.Ensure that you\nonly use quality jewelry which you can purchase at the piercing studio. Don’t\ngo for the free stuff. The best quality would be titanium CBR, niobium, or\nsurgical stainless steel. That said; you should not change your jewelry before\nthe piercing is completely healed as this could introduce harmful elements\nthat could cause an infection. It’s important that you clean the piercing with\nsea salt soaks, three times a day or with any of the above remedies. Once you\nare certain that the piercing is healed, you can proceed to change your\njewelry and again, only use good quality jewelry.\n\n### Type of Nose Piercing Bump\n\n#### Bump without Infection\n\nNot all nose piercings are a sign of an infection and the bump on your nose\ncould simply be a granuloma. Granulomas are brought about as a result of\novergrown normal body tissue and they are benign which means that they are\nharmless. The author of ‘The Piercing Bible’ Elayne Angel compares granulomas\nto raw hamburgers due to their red and raw formation. However, granulomas\nbleed easily and they also could drain a yellow or clear fluid. Asian and\nblack populations are at a higher risk of developing keloids (a type of raised\nscar) than other races.\n\n#### Bump with Infection\n\nBumps with infections tend to resemble a pimple and could even have pus. Pus\nis a sign of an infection and if left untreated, this infection could form an\nabscess or pustule. An abscess is a hard lump formation under the skin and\nthis is a reaction brought about when the body attempts to isolate and\nencapsulate a chronic infection. Piercing infections occur occasionally and if\nyour bump is tender, pink and resembles a pimple, it is infected.\n\n#### When to See a Doctor\n\n * When it comes to scar tissue formations such as keloids, it is advised that you seek medical attention.\n * Also, if the bump does not improve after about three weeks of topical treatments and home remedies, you need to see a doctor. This is especially important if the bump becomes larger.\n * If symptoms such as a thick smelly discharge, fever or you begin to see dark streaks coming from the piercing, you need to see a doctor.\n\n### Categories\n\n * Pregnancy\n * Hair\n * Disability\n * Addiction\n * Cancer\n * Brains & Nerves\n * Diabetes\n * Fitness & Wellness\n * Eye Health\n * Sex & Pregnancy\n * Blood, Heart & Circulation\n * Infections\n * Oral Health\n * Immune System\n * Bone, Joint & Muscle\n * Endocrine System\n * Drugs\n * Parenting\n * Baby Health\n * Hair & Nails\n * Mental Health\n * Women's Health\n * Kidney & Urinary System\n * Cold, Flu & Cough\n * Dental Care\n * Food & Nutrition\n * Pain Management\n * Men's Health\n * Skin\n * Ear, Nose & Throat\n\nVIEW ALL...\n\n### Same Category\n\n * How to Get Phlegm Out of Your Throat\n * Earache and Sore Throat\n * Hydrogen Peroxide for Ear\n * Effective Ways to Remove Water in Ear\n * Nasal Cauterization\n * Itchy Throat\n * Pressure in Ear\n * Home Remedies for Strep Throat\n\nCopyright WWW.NEWHEALTHGUIDE.ORG © 2014, All rights Reserved. Last Updated 08\nJanuary, 2022.\n\nCurrent time: 01/08/2022 12:48:52 pm (America/New_York) Memory usage:\n1253.47KB\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://skin-artists.com/nose-piercing-healing.htm", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210507013820/http://skin-artists.com/nose-piercing-healing.htm", "parsed_text": { "title": "Nose Piercing Aftercare", "passages": [ "Body piercing has been a trend for all for all times. In spite of knowing that one may have to experience pain in the process of doing so, one still goes for getting one’s body parts pierced so as to enhance one’s beauty and trend a sportive and sexy look. In certain societies such as the east and the tribals, it is imperative for the fairer sex to get their body parts such as the nose and ear pierced in order to assert their feminity. Not wearing an earring or a stud is considered to be an embarrassment for women in such societies. After earlobe piercing, piercing of the nose is the most common form of body piercing that has not only been restricted to the Indian, African and South Pacific inhabitants but has also been taken up by the westerners since a few decades and has become more of a style statement for the youngsters of the modern era. Today, getting the nose pierced is much more than a mere avant- garde fascination.", "Types Of Nose Piercing Nostril Piercing – It is a practice that is most commonly seen among the Indians and the Nepalese. The women of these countries usually prefer getting their nose pierced on the left side of their nose as recommended by Aayurveda. This is because the left side is considered to be associated with the reproductive organs of females. The nose piercing procedure on the left hand side is supposed to ease childbirth and relieve pain during menstruation.", "Nasal Septum Piercing – The method of piercing of the nose on the cartilaginous divide in between the nostrils is known as septum piercing. People getting their nose pierced on this part of the nose have to be careful not to get the cartilage pierced but to use the sweet spot, i.e., gap between the cartilage and the bottom of the nose for nose piercing.", "Bridge or Earl Piercing – Piercing nose on its bridges through the thin skin layer at the nose top and between the eyes is a piercing practice less commonly seen. It is especially noticed among brave men and women who like to experiment with new and adventurous things in life and also have a daring attitude.", "Nose Piercing Jewelry Nose piercing jewellery is actually intended to keep the nose piercing hole intact and there are various types of nose piercings available. Nose piercing rings and studs are the two most common types of nose piercings that can be seen being sported by both sexes. The ring is in fact screwed in through the pierced side of the nose and is twisted from within so as to prevent it from harming the inner part of the nose. And nose piercing studs are designed to be held in a particular place by the help of a ring or a screw. Both of these types of nose piercings are not only comfortable to wear but also have a great appeal to others.", "Nostril piercing jewellery is supposed to be light which shall help in the fast healing of the wound. Only after the healing of the wound can one sport large and heavy nose rings or studs. For example, Indian nose piercings are associated with initially light and small sized rings but after the wound gets healed, the nose is heavily adorned with ornamentation.", "In case of septum piercing, captive bead rings, circular barbells, a circular bar, a tusk with pinchers, are the most preferred jewellery pieces. For nose piercing large gauge septums, plugs are usually worn as they are lighter to carry. A U-shaped nose piercing retainer is also available which is used by school and college goers where such ornaments are not permitted to be worn. They are easy to hide nose piercings and can be worn in and out as necessary. These retainers also serve as fake nose piercing.", "Bridge or earl piercings require one to adore curved and straight barbells or seamless rings. However in all the cases, fresh nose piercings must be made up of stainless steel, gold and silver which are of good quality. This is because any compromise on the quality of the piercings or jewelry might lead to severe nose piercing infections. Diamond nose piercing is also preferred by many especially the affluent class.", "Nose Piercing Pain – Do Nose Piercing Hurt? If you want to know if it does hurt getting nose pierced, you must be made aware of the fact that as many tiny nerves run through the nose it may pain and even bleed while the nose is being pierced. At the same time, instead of using a sterilized needle, if one uses a nose piercing gun it is likely to cause more pain and is usually not used for nose piercing as it may prove harmful for the nose. Besides, nose piercing infections may also cause pain and bleeding which may actually be triggered by unclean and unhygienic methods of nose piercing. Nose piercing jewelry of a poor quality and improper size may also be the reason behind nose piercing pain.", "Nose Piercing Infection Symptoms The redness and swelling of the skin is quite natural to occur in case of nose piercing. Nose piercing pain on the pierced area is also bound to occur but is of a temporary nature and reduces with the healing of the wound. However, if the painful and inflammatory condition aggravates accompanied with the discharge of pus from the pierced nose tissue due to a number of factors, it amounts to nose piercing infections. The pus is usually yellow or green in color and is also smelly in nature. It also includes nose piercing bleeding as an indication for infection of the same.", "Causes of Nose Piercing Infection The infection of the nose while it has been pierced can be caused by a number of reasons such as the entry of pathogens, namely, bacteria and fungi into the freshly pierced part of the nose. It can also be triggered in case of one wearing very tight jewelry or having been undergone nose piercing with the help of a nose piercing gun. It may lead to nose piercing staph infection. The improper and unhygienic ways of using the nose piercing gun with non-sterilized nose piercing needles may lead to the transmission of even deadly diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C. Besides, unhygienic ways of living may also be the reason behind nose piercing infections.", "Nose Piercing Healing The time taken for nose piercing healing may extend from 15 days to over a month depending on the care and the aftercare measures that needs to be followed after getting your nose pierced. The nose piercing healing time is actually extended in case of the occurrence of nose piercing infections or other complications associated with it. However, if one sincerely abides by the nose piercing care instructions that have been given above, it would ensure the fast healing of the pierced area without causing much pain and agony.", "Nose Piercing Aftercare and Care The pierced area must be thoroughly but lightly cleaned everyday for at least twice a day with sterile cotton swabs dipped in lukewarm water. But infected nose piercings can be treated only with the help of antiseptic soaps or lotions.", "One needs to be careful while taking a bath as any kind of ignorance may hurt the infected wound and cause the pierced area to bleed and pain.", "Strong substances such as tea tree oil, alcohol, betadine, hydrogen peroxide and methylated spirits must not be used on the pierced or infected area as it may promote the development of nose piercing scars or lumps. It may lead to a burning sensation and cause great irritation on the affected area.", "Salt Water Soaks Salt water soaks are necessary after a body piercing session. Cleaning a recently perforated area helps keep it safe from dirt and germs and prevents bacterial infection.", "Add a tsp of sea salt into a glass containing 8 ounces of water. Mix this thoroughly. Soak a small cotton ball or Q-tip with a little of the solution and apply it to the pierced area. Throw the pad away and repeat the process with a new one. Continue this for 5-6 minutes. The session should be carried out twice daily till a month or two after the piercing session.", "As you now know the risks and dangers associated with this kind of piercing, you must take the decision of getting this piercing done very carefully. Also, if you get the piercing done and observe any signs of infection or excessive bleeding, consulting your doctor or piercer immediately can save you from facing any kind of complications.", "Avoid Injuries Cheek Piercing care also involves avoiding trauma to the just- pierced region. Take good care of the area and avoid injuring it during sports activities. It can aggravate the wound and lead to problems like migration, rejection and infection." ] }, "parsed_md": "Nose Piercing Aftercare\n\n * Home\n * ABOUT\n * NEWS\n\n * EVENTS\n\n * INTERVIEWS\n * TATTOO\n\n\" style=\"width: 26px; height: 12px; \">\n\n * PIERCING\n\n * CONTACT\n\n### Nose Piercing Aftercare\n\nBody piercing has been a trend for all for all times. In spite of knowing that\none may have to experience pain in the process of doing so, one still goes for\ngetting one’s body parts pierced so as to enhance one’s beauty and trend a\nsportive and sexy look. In certain societies such as the east and the tribals,\nit is imperative for the fairer sex to get their body parts such as the nose\nand ear pierced in order to assert their feminity. Not wearing an earring or a\nstud is considered to be an embarrassment for women in such societies. After\nearlobe piercing, piercing of the nose is the most common form of body\npiercing that has not only been restricted to the Indian, African and South\nPacific inhabitants but has also been taken up by the westerners since a few\ndecades and has become more of a style statement for the youngsters of the\nmodern era. Today, getting the nose pierced is much more than a mere avant-\ngarde fascination.\n\nTypes Of Nose Piercing Nostril Piercing – It is a practice that is most\ncommonly seen among the Indians and the Nepalese. The women of these countries\nusually prefer getting their nose pierced on the left side of their nose as\nrecommended by Aayurveda. This is because the left side is considered to be\nassociated with the reproductive organs of females. The nose piercing\nprocedure on the left hand side is supposed to ease childbirth and relieve\npain during menstruation.\n\nNasal Septum Piercing – The method of piercing of the nose on the\ncartilaginous divide in between the nostrils is known as septum piercing.\nPeople getting their nose pierced on this part of the nose have to be careful\nnot to get the cartilage pierced but to use the sweet spot, i.e., gap between\nthe cartilage and the bottom of the nose for nose piercing.\n\nBridge or Earl Piercing – Piercing nose on its bridges through the thin skin\nlayer at the nose top and between the eyes is a piercing practice less\ncommonly seen. It is especially noticed among brave men and women who like to\nexperiment with new and adventurous things in life and also have a daring\nattitude.\n\nNose Piercing Jewelry Nose piercing jewellery is actually intended to keep the\nnose piercing hole intact and there are various types of nose piercings\navailable. Nose piercing rings and studs are the two most common types of nose\npiercings that can be seen being sported by both sexes. The ring is in fact\nscrewed in through the pierced side of the nose and is twisted from within so\nas to prevent it from harming the inner part of the nose. And nose piercing\nstuds are designed to be held in a particular place by the help of a ring or a\nscrew. Both of these types of nose piercings are not only comfortable to wear\nbut also have a great appeal to others.\n\nNostril piercing jewellery is supposed to be light which shall help in the\nfast healing of the wound. Only after the healing of the wound can one sport\nlarge and heavy nose rings or studs. For example, Indian nose piercings are\nassociated with initially light and small sized rings but after the wound gets\nhealed, the nose is heavily adorned with ornamentation.\n\nIn case of septum piercing, captive bead rings, circular barbells, a circular\nbar, a tusk with pinchers, are the most preferred jewellery pieces. For nose\npiercing large gauge septums, plugs are usually worn as they are lighter to\ncarry. A U-shaped nose piercing retainer is also available which is used by\nschool and college goers where such ornaments are not permitted to be worn.\nThey are easy to hide nose piercings and can be worn in and out as necessary.\nThese retainers also serve as fake nose piercing.\n\nBridge or earl piercings require one to adore curved and straight barbells or\nseamless rings. However in all the cases, fresh nose piercings must be made up\nof stainless steel, gold and silver which are of good quality. This is because\nany compromise on the quality of the piercings or jewelry might lead to severe\nnose piercing infections. Diamond nose piercing is also preferred by many\nespecially the affluent class.\n\nNose Piercing Pain – Do Nose Piercing Hurt? If you want to know if it does\nhurt getting nose pierced, you must be made aware of the fact that as many\ntiny nerves run through the nose it may pain and even bleed while the nose is\nbeing pierced. At the same time, instead of using a sterilized needle, if one\nuses a nose piercing gun it is likely to cause more pain and is usually not\nused for nose piercing as it may prove harmful for the nose. Besides, nose\npiercing infections may also cause pain and bleeding which may actually be\ntriggered by unclean and unhygienic methods of nose piercing. Nose piercing\njewelry of a poor quality and improper size may also be the reason behind nose\npiercing pain.\n\nNose Piercing Infection Symptoms The redness and swelling of the skin is quite\nnatural to occur in case of nose piercing. Nose piercing pain on the pierced\narea is also bound to occur but is of a temporary nature and reduces with the\nhealing of the wound. However, if the painful and inflammatory condition\naggravates accompanied with the discharge of pus from the pierced nose tissue\ndue to a number of factors, it amounts to nose piercing infections. The pus is\nusually yellow or green in color and is also smelly in nature. It also\nincludes nose piercing bleeding as an indication for infection of the same.\n\nCauses of Nose Piercing Infection The infection of the nose while it has been\npierced can be caused by a number of reasons such as the entry of pathogens,\nnamely, bacteria and fungi into the freshly pierced part of the nose. It can\nalso be triggered in case of one wearing very tight jewelry or having been\nundergone nose piercing with the help of a nose piercing gun. It may lead to\nnose piercing staph infection. The improper and unhygienic ways of using the\nnose piercing gun with non-sterilized nose piercing needles may lead to the\ntransmission of even deadly diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C. Besides,\nunhygienic ways of living may also be the reason behind nose piercing\ninfections.\n\nNose Piercing Healing The time taken for nose piercing healing may extend from\n15 days to over a month depending on the care and the aftercare measures that\nneeds to be followed after getting your nose pierced. The nose piercing\nhealing time is actually extended in case of the occurrence of nose piercing\ninfections or other complications associated with it. However, if one\nsincerely abides by the nose piercing care instructions that have been given\nabove, it would ensure the fast healing of the pierced area without causing\nmuch pain and agony.\n\nNose Piercing Aftercare and Care The pierced area must be thoroughly but\nlightly cleaned everyday for at least twice a day with sterile cotton swabs\ndipped in lukewarm water. But infected nose piercings can be treated only with\nthe help of antiseptic soaps or lotions.\n\nOne must also remove any crusty formation on the nose piercing ring with the\nhelp of cotton swabs.\n\nOne needs to be careful while taking a bath as any kind of ignorance may hurt\nthe infected wound and cause the pierced area to bleed and pain.\n\nStrong substances such as tea tree oil, alcohol, betadine, hydrogen peroxide\nand methylated spirits must not be used on the pierced or infected area as it\nmay promote the development of nose piercing scars or lumps. It may lead to a\nburning sensation and cause great irritation on the affected area.\n\nSalt Water Soaks Salt water soaks are necessary after a body piercing session.\nCleaning a recently perforated area helps keep it safe from dirt and germs and\nprevents bacterial infection.\n\nAdd a tsp of sea salt into a glass containing 8 ounces of water. Mix this\nthoroughly. Soak a small cotton ball or Q-tip with a little of the solution\nand apply it to the pierced area. Throw the pad away and repeat the process\nwith a new one. Continue this for 5-6 minutes. The session should be carried\nout twice daily till a month or two after the piercing session.\n\nAs you now know the risks and dangers associated with this kind of piercing,\nyou must take the decision of getting this piercing done very carefully. Also,\nif you get the piercing done and observe any signs of infection or excessive\nbleeding, consulting your doctor or piercer immediately can save you from\nfacing any kind of complications.\n\nAvoid Injuries Cheek Piercing care also involves avoiding trauma to the just-\npierced region. Take good care of the area and avoid injuring it during sports\nactivities. It can aggravate the wound and lead to problems like migration,\nrejection and infection.\n\nCHECK OUT:\n\nPiercing Risks Piercing Pain Piercing Mistakes\n\n#### get inspired\n\n#### tattoo girl\n\n#### Visit Our Shop\n\n" } ]
8,169,917	How To Teach Your Dog the Stop Barking Command	To teach your dog the "stop barking" command, start by teaching it how to “speak” so you can control when it's allowed to bark. Start by putting some treats in your pocket, telling your dog to “speak” while triggering the action with a knock or doorbell, and rewarding it when it barks. Once your dog is barking on command, place a treat in front of its nose while it's barking to get it to stop and sniff. Then, say “quiet” as soon as it stops barking, and give it the reward. When you feel confident that your dog understands "quiet," have someone ring the doorbell, give the command, and reward your dog when it stops barking.	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The longer your dog has been practicing the barking behavior, the longer it will take for him to change his ways.", "Some of these training techniques require you to have an idea as to why your dog barks. We can help you get some insight into what is behind the bark.", "Be consistent so you don't confuse your dog. Everyone in your family must apply the training methods every time your dog barks inappropriately. You can't let your dog get away with inappropriate barking some times and not others.", "Your dog gets some kind of reward when he barks. Otherwise, he wouldn't do it. Figure out what he gets out of barking and remove it. Don't give your dog the opportunity to continue the barking behavior.", "If he barks at people or animals passing by the living room window, manage his behavior by closing the curtains or putting your dog in another room.", "If he barks at passersby when he's in the yard, bring him into the house. Never leave your dog outside unsupervised all day and night.", "Ignore your dog's barking for as long as it takes him to stop. That means don't give him any attention at all while he's barking. Your attention only rewards him for being noisy. Don't talk to him, don't touch him, and don't even look at him. When he finally quiets, even to take a breath, reward him with a treat.", "To be successful with this method, you must wait as long as it takes for him to stop barking. If he barks for an hour and you finally get so frustrated that you yell at him to be quiet, the next time he'll probably bark for an hour and a half. He learns that if he just barks long enough you'll give him attention.", "As he catches on that being quiet gets him a treat, lengthen the amount of time he must remain quiet before being rewarded.", "Remember to start small by rewarding him for being quiet for just a few seconds, then working up to longer periods of quiet.", "Keep it fun by varying the amount of time. Sometimes reward him after 5 seconds, then 12 seconds, then 3 seconds, then 20 seconds, and so on.", "Gradually get your dog accustomed to whatever is causing him to bark. Start with the stimulus (the thing that makes him bark) at a distance. It must be far enough away that he doesn't bark when he sees it. Feed him lots of good treats. Move the stimulus a little closer (perhaps as little as a few inches or a few feet to start) and feed treats. If the stimulus moves out of sight, stop giving your dog treats. You want your dog to learn that the appearance of the stimulus leads to good things (treats!).", "Have a friend with a dog stand out of sight or far enough away so your dog won't bark at the other dog.", "Remember not to try to progress too quickly as it may take days or weeks before your dog can pay attention to you and the treats without barking at the other dog.", "It may sound nonsensical, but the first step of this technique is to teach your dog to bark on command. Give your dog the command to \"speak,\" wait for him to bark two or three times, and then stick a tasty treat in front of his nose. When he stops barking to sniff the treat, praise him and give him the treat. Repeat until he starts barking as soon as you say \"speak.\"", "Once your dog can reliably bark on command, teach him the \"quiet\" command. In a calm environment with no distractions, tell him to \"speak.\" When he starts barking, say \"quiet\" and stick a treat in front of his nose. Praise him for being quiet and give him the treat.", "Once you've taught your dog the \"quiet\" command in a calm environment, practice in increasingly distracting situations until your dog can immediately stop barking when asked to, even when that \"intruder\" arrives at the door.", "When your dog starts barking, ask him to do something that's incompatible with barking. Teaching your dog to react to barking stimuli with something that inhibits him from barking, such as lying down in his bed.", "When he's reliably going to his mat to earn a treat, up the ante by opening the door while he's on his mat. If he gets up, close the door immediately.", "Then increase the difficulty by having someone ring the doorbell while your dog is on his mat. Reward him if he stays in place.", "Make sure your dog is getting sufficient physical and mental exercise every day. A tired dog is a good dog and one who is less likely to bark from boredom or frustration. Depending on his breed, age, and health, your dog may require several long walks as well as a good game of chasing the ball and playing with some interactive toys.", "The HSUS^® is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to The HSUS are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSUS's tax identification number is 53-0225390.", "Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. We'll text you approximately once a month. Terms & Conditions/Privacy Policy" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Get Your Dog to Stop Barking : The Humane Society of the United States\n\n Skip to nav\n * Skip to content\n\n * News\n * Video\n * Animals\n\n * Pets\n * Wild Neighbors\n * Animals A-Z\n * Our Care Centers\n * Our Work\n * Magazines\n * About Us\n * Ways to Give\n\nDONATE\n\nOctober 31, 2014\n\n# How to Get Your Dog to Stop Barking\n\nSix ways to control your dog's barking\n\n * While all of these techniques can help stop your dog from barking, don't expect results overnight. iStockphoto\n\nHere's a list of six techniques that can help stop your dog from barking.\nWhile all of them can be very successful, you shouldn't expect miraculous\nresults overnight. The longer your dog has been practicing the barking\nbehavior, the longer it will take for him to change his ways.\n\nSome of these training techniques require you to have an idea as to why your\ndog barks. We can help you get some insight into what is behind the bark.\n\nAlways remember to keep these tips in mind while training:\n\n * Don't yell at your dog to be quiet—it just sounds like you're barking along with him.\n * Keep your training sessions positive and upbeat.\n * Be consistent so you don't confuse your dog. Everyone in your family must apply the training methods every time your dog barks inappropriately. You can't let your dog get away with inappropriate barking some times and not others.\n\n## Contents\n\n 1. Remove the motivation\n 2. Ignore the barking\n 3. Desensitize your dog to the stimulus\n 4. Teach your dog the \"quiet\" command\n 5. Ask your dog for an incompatible behavior\n 6. Keep your dog tired\n\n## Remove the motivation\n\nYour dog gets some kind of reward when he barks. Otherwise, he wouldn't do it.\nFigure out what he gets out of barking and remove it. Don't give your dog the\nopportunity to continue the barking behavior.\n\nExample: barking at passersby\n\n * If he barks at people or animals passing by the living room window, manage his behavior by closing the curtains or putting your dog in another room.\n * If he barks at passersby when he's in the yard, bring him into the house. Never leave your dog outside unsupervised all day and night.\n\nBusy Toys on Amazon.com »\n\n## Ignore the barking\n\nIgnore your dog's barking for as long as it takes him to stop. That means\ndon't give him any attention at all while he's barking. Your attention only\nrewards him for being noisy. Don't talk to him, don't touch him, and don't\neven look at him. When he finally quiets, even to take a breath, reward him\nwith a treat.\n\nTo be successful with this method, you must wait as long as it takes for him\nto stop barking. If he barks for an hour and you finally get so frustrated\nthat you yell at him to be quiet, the next time he'll probably bark for an\nhour and a half. He learns that if he just barks long enough you'll give him\nattention.\n\nExample: barking when confined\n\n * When you put your dog in his crate or in a gated room, turn your back and ignore him.\n * Once he stops barking, turn around, praise him, and give him a treat.\n * As he catches on that being quiet gets him a treat, lengthen the amount of time he must remain quiet before being rewarded.\n * Remember to start small by rewarding him for being quiet for just a few seconds, then working up to longer periods of quiet.\n * Keep it fun by varying the amount of time. Sometimes reward him after 5 seconds, then 12 seconds, then 3 seconds, then 20 seconds, and so on.\n\nYou're here to help animals. So are we. Please join us. »\n\n## Desensitize your dog to the stimulus\n\nGradually get your dog accustomed to whatever is causing him to bark. Start\nwith the stimulus (the thing that makes him bark) at a distance. It must be\nfar enough away that he doesn't bark when he sees it. Feed him lots of good\ntreats. Move the stimulus a little closer (perhaps as little as a few inches\nor a few feet to start) and feed treats. If the stimulus moves out of sight,\nstop giving your dog treats. You want your dog to learn that the appearance of\nthe stimulus leads to good things (treats!).\n\nExample: barking at dogs\n\n * Have a friend with a dog stand out of sight or far enough away so your dog won't bark at the other dog.\n * As your friend and her dog come into view, start feeding your dog lots of very yummy treats.\n * Stop feeding treats as soon as your friend and her dog disappear from view.\n * Repeat the process multiple times\n * Remember not to try to progress too quickly as it may take days or weeks before your dog can pay attention to you and the treats without barking at the other dog.\n\n## Teach your dog the \"quiet\" command\n\nIt may sound nonsensical, but the first step of this technique is to teach\nyour dog to bark on command. Give your dog the command to \"speak,\" wait for\nhim to bark two or three times, and then stick a tasty treat in front of his\nnose. When he stops barking to sniff the treat, praise him and give him the\ntreat. Repeat until he starts barking as soon as you say \"speak.\"\n\nOnce your dog can reliably bark on command, teach him the \"quiet\" command. In\na calm environment with no distractions, tell him to \"speak.\" When he starts\nbarking, say \"quiet\" and stick a treat in front of his nose. Praise him for\nbeing quiet and give him the treat.\n\nExample: someone at the door\n\n * When the doorbell rings, your dog alerts you to the presence of an \"intruder\" by barking wildly.\n * Once you've taught your dog the \"quiet\" command in a calm environment, practice in increasingly distracting situations until your dog can immediately stop barking when asked to, even when that \"intruder\" arrives at the door.\n\n## Ask your dog for an incompatible behavior\n\nWhen your dog starts barking, ask him to do something that's incompatible with\nbarking. Teaching your dog to react to barking stimuli with something that\ninhibits him from barking, such as lying down in his bed.\n\nExample: someone at the door\n\n * Toss a treat on his mat and tell him to \"go to your place.\"\n * When he's reliably going to his mat to earn a treat, up the ante by opening the door while he's on his mat. If he gets up, close the door immediately.\n * Repeat until he stays on his mat while the door opens.\n * Then increase the difficulty by having someone ring the doorbell while your dog is on his mat. Reward him if he stays in place.\n\n## Keep your dog tired\n\nMake sure your dog is getting sufficient physical and mental exercise every\nday. A tired dog is a good dog and one who is less likely to bark from boredom\nor frustration. 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They will bark when they want something, when they are playing, when they are establishing their territory, when they are frightened, when they are annoyed, and when they are just saying “Hi!” Too much barking, however, can drive a dog’s family–and their neighbors–crazy!", "The first step towards controlling excessive barking is to understand the specific reasons behind it. Even after you know the why, don’t expect to wave a magic wand and stop your dog from barking. Training your dog to bark less (you will never stop it altogether) is a time-consuming process. Also keep in mind that some breeds are more apt to bark than others and these could prove more difficult to train.", "Don’t encourage your dog to bark at strangers or people walking by the door. Asking your dog “who’s that?” in a querying tone will excite their curiosity. Looking out the window or door will encourage him to do the same, and once there, he will bark.", "Don’t use inconsistent rules. If you yell at him for barking at some sights or sounds, such as the kids leaving for school, and encourage him to bark at others, like the salesman at the door, he will be hard-put to distinguish between the two events. The result will be a still-constantly barking dog.", "Don’t punish your dog if the barking is due to fright or separation anxiety. You may have the opposite effect of increasing his anxiety, and therefore, his barking. A Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist or Veterinary Behaviorist can give you specific directions for correcting this behavior.", "Don’t use a muzzle or HusherTM as a substitute for training, or while you are absent. Your dog regulates his temperature through the mouth by panting and muzzles prevent your dog from doing this as well as drinking water and eating.", "Don’t attempt to make your own muzzle using rope or rubber bands. Not only is it cruel, it can be dangerous for the dog.", "Please note that there there are instances of excessive barking for which it is a good idea to seek the advice of a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, a Veterinary Behaviorist, or a Certified Professional Dog Trainer first.", "Obsessive/Compulsive barking which is identified as excessive barking for no apparent reason or at things that wouldn’t bother other dogs. This may be accompanied by other compulsive behaviors such as spinning or jumping.", "This barking response is also known as alarm barking. It can be in response to people coming to the door, people or animals walking by your house, or other sights and sounds that alert the dog to the presence of someone or something crossing their territory. Territory can be your house, your yard, or even your car while you are driving.", "You should be able to tell from your dog’s body language and behavior whether he’s barking to say “Oh, boy! Visitors! I love visitors!” or “You best be moseying along!” The first example is a greeting bark, covered later in this article. If your dog seems to display more aggressive behavior, he believes he is protecting his territory and/or defending you and your family from intruders.", "In order to reduce this type of defensive barking, success depends on your dog associating strangers at the door and passersby with positive things like treats, praise and attention.", "Call him inside from the yard at times he is prone to barking, such as when school lets out and kids are noisily making their way home.", "When your dog barks at people passing by or at the door, you will allow a limited number of barks, three or four, before giving the command “quiet.” Call your dog to you or go to him and gently hold his muzzle. Repeat the command “quiet” in a calm definitive voice. Release his muzzle and call him to you and ask him to “sit.” Praise and give him a treat if he complies. If he doesn’t, repeat the steps. Continue to give him praise and treats until the people are have passed by completely or come inside your home. Use these same steps when he barks at people from the yard.", "If Method #1 isn’t working after at least 10-20 sessions, add a startling noise to the “quiet” command, such as a can of pennies, a bell, even a loud single clap of your hands. This should gain his attention and you can then go through the remaining steps of calling him over, asking him to sit, and giving praise and treats until the person or noise is gone. If he begins barking immediately after you release him, repeat the steps. If after 10-20 more tries the barking hasn’t diminished you may have an obsessive or anxiety situation and should seek the advice of a professional.", "If barking is a problem on your walks, using some of the same methods utilized in loose leash training may help. Hold treats in your hand, giving some out as you walk along. The idea is to encourage your dog to focus on you and not any distractions. Let him sniff and see the palmed treats from time to time so he knows what you have. Use a special treat that your dog doesn’t normally get and keep the pieces small so your dog can chew and swallow them easily while walking. Train your dog to “sit/stay” while people pass, allowing him to say hello only if the other person wants to. Praise, reward, and consistency are very important to make this work, but after a few days or a week, you should see a marked difference and can start spacing the use of treats farther apart.", "All three of these methods are designed to condition the dog that people outside are associated with good things–treats, praise, attention.", "If you have problems with your dog barking while riding in the car, you must enforce stillness and/or movement restriction. This is also good for the safety of both you and your dog. A loose, excited dog in a car is a distraction and can be trouble waiting to happen.", "Place your dog in a travel crate which restricts both movement and his vision of the outside distractions. Use a seat belt safety lead if you can’t use a crate. Begin training good car manners by making your dog sit and wait before jumping in the car. Play the radio to distract from outside noises.", "While barking at people outside or at the door (including you and your family), if your dog is also wagging his tail, crying, and jumping, this is a greeting bark, and must be handled differently than territorial barking. Greeting barks are friendly, but can still be annoying to you and your neighbors. Here are a few tips to help control the barking.", "Try to keep meeting and greeting under control. When you or a family member comes home, ignore your dog for the first couple minutes. When people come to the door, teach your dog to sit and wait until the person comes to him; this will bring control and anticipation to the greeting rather than barking.", "Keep one of his favorite toys by the door and train your dog to pick it up when a guest comes. He will be less likely to bark with a toy in his mouth.", "When walking, a “sit/stay” command until people pass will help. The command “wait” is good for gaining his attention and control.", "You don’t want to discourage your dog from playing, but play barking can get annoying at times. If you have more than one dog and they bark when playing together, build a set routine of times and places where it is okay. When you are playing with your dog, encourage the use of toy-based games to decrease the amount of barking.", "This type of barking is a form of expression which often developed through positive reinforcement from the owner. If your dog barks to let you know he needs to go relieve himself, this is usually a good thing. When he barks because he wants your dinner or to play or go for a walk, this is less positive.", "However, it’s unlikely that he became a noisy, insistent pest on his own; your family likely had a hand in this during his upbringing. For example, perhaps you thought it was cute when he barked at you while you were cooking chicken and you slipped a piece to him. Dogs are pretty good associative learners and if they make the connection that barking equals food, they won’t stop just because you no longer find it cute.", "To bring attention/request barking under control, you need to start by stopping–stop rewarding the barking and stop paying attention to the barking. For this, borrowing a training method that helps to stop jumping up is good idea. When your dog barks for attention or for food, cross your arms and turn your back on him. If he continues, walk out of the room.", "Once he stops barking, call him to you, praise him, and fulfill his request, as long as it’s reasonable. However, if he is barking for food, do not reward him with food, treats, chews etc. This will simply reinforce begging and instead of barking, he will switch to pawing at you or some other attention getting behavior.", "If your dog only barks to let you know he has to go potty, you need to change the behavior. Train him to ring a bell hung on the back door, or install a dog door which allows him to go when he pleases. However you go about it, changing behavior is much tougher than preventing it in the first place. With a puppy, start off on the right foot and don’t encourage or reward barking behaviors.", "Many dogs bark when they get excited or when they are frustrated by an inability to get at or do something. For example, the dog who runs through the backyard barking and whining when he hears his buddy out in the yard next door, or the dog who barks at the ball that rolled under the sofa a bit too far for him to get.", "The best way to reduce excitement/frustration barking is through basic and intermediate obedience training. “Sit/stay” and “down/stay” are commands that say to your dog he must wait until you release him to go play, for a walk, or to meet his buddy. Animal intruders, such as cats or squirrels can be curtailed using motion-activated devices or other forms of discouragement.", "Dogs are pack animals and social barking is just part of that fact. Dogs bark in response to other dogs barking, whether around the neighborhood or even on the TV. You will never stop it, but you can control it somewhat. Start by changing your dog’s environment, minimizing sound from the source of the barking. If he can still hear it, try using a radio or TV to drown it out.", "One tool that may help with this training is a head halter. It looks somewhat like a combination collar/muzzle, but it allows the dog to breath and drink. Used with supervision (never leave it on the dog when he is alone), it may have a controlling and calming effect on your walks and at home, reducing the likelihood of barking. A head halter does not replace training, rewards and praise, but is a tool to help you in your counter-bark training.", "Anti-bark collars are punishment devices that shock, make an ultrasonic noise, or spray citronella when a dog barks. They are not good first choices for solving barking problems, especially when the barking is based on fear, anxiety or compulsion. Before using an anti-bark collar, you should consult with a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, a Veterinary Behaviorist, or a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. These should only be considered when all other methods have failed.", "Studies have shown that the collars that make a noise do not work with most dogs. One study compared the citronella spray collar and the electronic shock collar and found they are equally effective for eliminating barking. Some collars use a microphone to hear the dog’s bark. If you have more than one dog, the second one could set off the collar with his barking. Anti-bark collars are not designed to be left on all the time and your dog may learn not to bark when the collar is on, and then resume the barking when the collar is off.", "Dogtime is a property of Evolve Media Holdings, LLC. © 2021 All Rights Reserved. \| Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media Holdings, LLC, and its owned and operated subsidiaries may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links." ] }, "parsed_md": "Solutions For Barking: How To Get A Dog To Stop Barking - DogTime\n\n### Logo – Original\n\n Adopt\n * Dog Breeds\n\n * All Breeds A to Z\n * All Purebred Breeds\n * Hybrid Breeds\n * Mixed Breeds\n * Dog Breed Groups\n * Dog Breeds By Traits\n * Dog Matchup\n * Puppies\n * Dog Names\n\n * Top 100 Dog Names\n * Dog Names By Breed\n * Dog Names By Theme\n * Male Dog Names\n * Female Dog Names\n * Dog Health\n\n * Ages & Stages\n * Behavior\n * Canine Cancer\n * Dental Care\n * Fitness\n * Flea & Tick\n * Food & Nutrition\n * Grooming\n * Alternative Health\n * Spay & Neuter\n * Reference\n\n * Dog Training\n * Dictionary\n * Daycare\n * Grief\n * Dogspeak\n * Laws\n * Pet Insurance\n * Travel\n * Dear Labby\n * How To\n\n * Pet Safety\n * Home Cleaning\n * Supplies\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Dog Adoption Stories\n * Activities\n * Parties\n * Reviews\n * Shop\n\n * Adopt\n * Dog Breeds\n\n * All Breeds A to Z\n * All Purebred Breeds\n * Hybrid Breeds\n * Mixed Breeds\n * Dog Breed Groups\n * Dog Breeds By Traits\n * Dog Matchup\n * Puppies\n * Dog Names\n\n * Top 100 Dog Names\n * Dog Names By Breed\n * Dog Names By Theme\n * Male Dog Names\n * Female Dog Names\n * Dog Health\n\n * Ages & Stages\n * Behavior\n * Canine Cancer\n * Dental Care\n * Fitness\n * Flea & Tick\n * Food & Nutrition\n * Grooming\n * Alternative Health\n * Spay & Neuter\n * Reference\n\n * Dog Training\n * Dictionary\n * Daycare\n * Grief\n * Dogspeak\n * Laws\n * Pet Insurance\n * Travel\n * Dear Labby\n * How To\n\n * Pet Safety\n * Home Cleaning\n * Supplies\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Dog Adoption Stories\n * Activities\n * Parties\n * Reviews\n * Shop\n\n### More From Our Channels\n\n * Facebook Dogtime\n * Pinterest Dogtime\n * Instagram Dogtime\n\n# Solutions For Barking: How To Get A Dog To Stop Barking\n\nBy DogTime\n\n(Picture Credit: Getty Images)\n\nHave you become desperate to figure out how to get a dog to stop barking? It’s\nin a dog’s nature to bark. They enjoy barking, and they bark for many reasons.\nThey will bark when they want something, when they are playing, when they are\nestablishing their territory, when they are frightened, when they are annoyed,\nand when they are just saying “Hi!” Too much barking, however, can drive a\ndog’s family–and their neighbors–crazy!\n\nThe first step towards controlling excessive barking is to understand the\nspecific reasons behind it. Even after you know the why, don’t expect to wave\na magic wand and stop your dog from barking. Training your dog to bark less\n(you will never stop it altogether) is a time-consuming process. Also keep in\nmind that some breeds are more apt to bark than others and these could prove\nmore difficult to train.\n\nGenerally, there are eight reasons why dogs bark:\n\n * Territorial or defensive barking\n * Excitement, or happiness at seeing you\n * Play and exercise\n * To get your attention or to signal you (i.e. “I have to go potty!”)\n * Aggravation over not being able to attain something (such as your pork chop).\n * Social barking in response to other dogs\n * Separation anxiety and trepidation\n * Compulsive behavior\n\n(Picture Credit: Getty Images)\n\nA List Of Don’ts:\n\n * Don’t encourage your dog to bark at strangers or people walking by the door. Asking your dog “who’s that?” in a querying tone will excite their curiosity. Looking out the window or door will encourage him to do the same, and once there, he will bark.\n * Don’t use inconsistent rules. If you yell at him for barking at some sights or sounds, such as the kids leaving for school, and encourage him to bark at others, like the salesman at the door, he will be hard-put to distinguish between the two events. The result will be a still-constantly barking dog.\n * Don’t punish your dog if the barking is due to fright or separation anxiety. You may have the opposite effect of increasing his anxiety, and therefore, his barking. A Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist or Veterinary Behaviorist can give you specific directions for correcting this behavior.\n * Don’t use a muzzle or HusherTM as a substitute for training, or while you are absent. Your dog regulates his temperature through the mouth by panting and muzzles prevent your dog from doing this as well as drinking water and eating.\n * Don’t attempt to make your own muzzle using rope or rubber bands. Not only is it cruel, it can be dangerous for the dog.\n\nPlease note that there there are instances of excessive barking for which it\nis a good idea to seek the advice of a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, a\nVeterinary Behaviorist, or a Certified Professional Dog Trainer first.\n\nThese include:\n\n * Over-protective behavior in addition to the barking, such as growling, snapping, lunging, etc.\n * Extreme separation anxiety or fear of objects, sights, sounds, people etc.\n * Obsessive/Compulsive barking which is identified as excessive barking for no apparent reason or at things that wouldn’t bother other dogs. This may be accompanied by other compulsive behaviors such as spinning or jumping.\n\nThe following information is not meant to take the place of professional\nadvice.\n\n(Picture Credit: Getty Images)\n\n## Territorial Or Defensive Barking\n\nThis barking response is also known as alarm barking. It can be in response to\npeople coming to the door, people or animals walking by your house, or other\nsights and sounds that alert the dog to the presence of someone or something\ncrossing their territory. Territory can be your house, your yard, or even your\ncar while you are driving.\n\nYou should be able to tell from your dog’s body language and behavior whether\nhe’s barking to say “Oh, boy! Visitors! I love visitors!” or “You best be\nmoseying along!” The first example is a greeting bark, covered later in this\narticle. If your dog seems to display more aggressive behavior, he believes he\nis protecting his territory and/or defending you and your family from\nintruders.\n\nIn order to reduce this type of defensive barking, success depends on your dog\nassociating strangers at the door and passersby with positive things like\ntreats, praise and attention.\n\n(Picture Credit: Getty Images)\n\n### Training Options\n\nTo start, you can remove any stimulus from the dogs environment.\n\n * Block your dog’s access to doors and windows while he is indoors so he cannot see outside.\n * Play music or the TV to mask noises that trigger barking.\n * Change your doorbell ring so as to disassociate him from the ring he is used to accompanying with barking.\n * Call him inside from the yard at times he is prone to barking, such as when school lets out and kids are noisily making their way home.\n\nIf the dog continues to bark after you have taken these steps, it is time for\nsome counter-training.\n\nCounter-Bark Training Method #1:\n\nWhen your dog barks at people passing by or at the door, you will allow a\nlimited number of barks, three or four, before giving the command “quiet.”\nCall your dog to you or go to him and gently hold his muzzle. Repeat the\ncommand “quiet” in a calm definitive voice. Release his muzzle and call him to\nyou and ask him to “sit.” Praise and give him a treat if he complies. If he\ndoesn’t, repeat the steps. Continue to give him praise and treats until the\npeople are have passed by completely or come inside your home. Use these same\nsteps when he barks at people from the yard.\n\nCounter-Bark Training Method #2:\n\nIf Method #1 isn’t working after at least 10-20 sessions, add a startling\nnoise to the “quiet” command, such as a can of pennies, a bell, even a loud\nsingle clap of your hands. This should gain his attention and you can then go\nthrough the remaining steps of calling him over, asking him to sit, and giving\npraise and treats until the person or noise is gone. If he begins barking\nimmediately after you release him, repeat the steps. If after 10-20 more tries\nthe barking hasn’t diminished you may have an obsessive or anxiety situation\nand should seek the advice of a professional.\n\nCounter-Bark Training Method #3:\n\nIf barking is a problem on your walks, using some of the same methods utilized\nin loose leash training may help. Hold treats in your hand, giving some out as\nyou walk along. The idea is to encourage your dog to focus on you and not any\ndistractions. Let him sniff and see the palmed treats from time to time so he\nknows what you have. Use a special treat that your dog doesn’t normally get\nand keep the pieces small so your dog can chew and swallow them easily while\nwalking. Train your dog to “sit/stay” while people pass, allowing him to say\nhello only if the other person wants to. Praise, reward, and consistency are\nvery important to make this work, but after a few days or a week, you should\nsee a marked difference and can start spacing the use of treats farther apart.\n\nAll three of these methods are designed to condition the dog that people\noutside are associated with good things–treats, praise, attention.\n\nIf you have problems with your dog barking while riding in the car, you must\nenforce stillness and/or movement restriction. This is also good for the\nsafety of both you and your dog. A loose, excited dog in a car is a\ndistraction and can be trouble waiting to happen.\n\nPlace your dog in a travel crate which restricts both movement and his vision\nof the outside distractions. Use a seat belt safety lead if you can’t use a\ncrate. Begin training good car manners by making your dog sit and wait before\njumping in the car. Play the radio to distract from outside noises.\n\n(Picture Credit: Melanie Stetson Freeman/The Christian Science Monitor via\nGetty Images)\n\n## Greeting Barking\n\nWhile barking at people outside or at the door (including you and your\nfamily), if your dog is also wagging his tail, crying, and jumping, this is a\ngreeting bark, and must be handled differently than territorial barking.\nGreeting barks are friendly, but can still be annoying to you and your\nneighbors. Here are a few tips to help control the barking.\n\n### Counter-bark Techniques:\n\n * Try to keep meeting and greeting under control. When you or a family member comes home, ignore your dog for the first couple minutes. When people come to the door, teach your dog to sit and wait until the person comes to him; this will bring control and anticipation to the greeting rather than barking.\n * Keep one of his favorite toys by the door and train your dog to pick it up when a guest comes. He will be less likely to bark with a toy in his mouth.\n * When walking, a “sit/stay” command until people pass will help. The command “wait” is good for gaining his attention and control.\n\n## Play Barking\n\nYou don’t want to discourage your dog from playing, but play barking can get\nannoying at times. If you have more than one dog and they bark when playing\ntogether, build a set routine of times and places where it is okay. When you\nare playing with your dog, encourage the use of toy-based games to decrease\nthe amount of barking.\n\n(Picture Credit: Bob Chamberlin/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)\n\n## Attention Seeking Or Request Barking\n\nThis type of barking is a form of expression which often developed through\npositive reinforcement from the owner. If your dog barks to let you know he\nneeds to go relieve himself, this is usually a good thing. When he barks\nbecause he wants your dinner or to play or go for a walk, this is less\npositive.\n\nHowever, it’s unlikely that he became a noisy, insistent pest on his own; your\nfamily likely had a hand in this during his upbringing. For example, perhaps\nyou thought it was cute when he barked at you while you were cooking chicken\nand you slipped a piece to him. Dogs are pretty good associative learners and\nif they make the connection that barking equals food, they won’t stop just\nbecause you no longer find it cute.\n\nTo bring attention/request barking under control, you need to start by\nstopping–stop rewarding the barking and stop paying attention to the barking.\nFor this, borrowing a training method that helps to stop jumping up is good\nidea. When your dog barks for attention or for food, cross your arms and turn\nyour back on him. If he continues, walk out of the room.\n\nOnce he stops barking, call him to you, praise him, and fulfill his request,\nas long as it’s reasonable. However, if he is barking for food, do not reward\nhim with food, treats, chews etc. This will simply reinforce begging and\ninstead of barking, he will switch to pawing at you or some other attention\ngetting behavior.\n\nIf your dog only barks to let you know he has to go potty, you need to change\nthe behavior. Train him to ring a bell hung on the back door, or install a dog\ndoor which allows him to go when he pleases. However you go about it, changing\nbehavior is much tougher than preventing it in the first place. With a puppy,\nstart off on the right foot and don’t encourage or reward barking behaviors.\n\n## Excitement Or Frustration Barking\n\nMany dogs bark when they get excited or when they are frustrated by an\ninability to get at or do something. For example, the dog who runs through the\nbackyard barking and whining when he hears his buddy out in the yard next\ndoor, or the dog who barks at the ball that rolled under the sofa a bit too\nfar for him to get.\n\nThe best way to reduce excitement/frustration barking is through basic and\nintermediate obedience training. “Sit/stay” and “down/stay” are commands that\nsay to your dog he must wait until you release him to go play, for a walk, or\nto meet his buddy. Animal intruders, such as cats or squirrels can be\ncurtailed using motion-activated devices or other forms of discouragement.\n\n(Picture Credit: Getty Images)\n\n### Social Barking\n\nDogs are pack animals and social barking is just part of that fact. Dogs bark\nin response to other dogs barking, whether around the neighborhood or even on\nthe TV. You will never stop it, but you can control it somewhat. Start by\nchanging your dog’s environment, minimizing sound from the source of the\nbarking. If he can still hear it, try using a radio or TV to drown it out.\n\n## Head Halters: A Potentially Useful Tool\n\nOne tool that may help with this training is a head halter. It looks somewhat\nlike a combination collar/muzzle, but it allows the dog to breath and drink.\nUsed with supervision (never leave it on the dog when he is alone), it may\nhave a controlling and calming effect on your walks and at home, reducing the\nlikelihood of barking. A head halter does not replace training, rewards and\npraise, but is a tool to help you in your counter-bark training.\n\n## Anti-bark Collars And Your Dog\n\nAnti-bark collars are punishment devices that shock, make an ultrasonic noise,\nor spray citronella when a dog barks. They are not good first choices for\nsolving barking problems, especially when the barking is based on fear,\nanxiety or compulsion. Before using an anti-bark collar, you should consult\nwith a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, a Veterinary Behaviorist, or a\nCertified Professional Dog Trainer. These should only be considered when all\nother methods have failed.\n\nStudies have shown that the collars that make a noise do not work with most\ndogs. One study compared the citronella spray collar and the electronic shock\ncollar and found they are equally effective for eliminating barking. Some\ncollars use a microphone to hear the dog’s bark. If you have more than one\ndog, the second one could set off the collar with his barking. Anti-bark\ncollars are not designed to be left on all the time and your dog may learn not\nto bark when the collar is on, and then resume the barking when the collar is\noff.\n\nSource: Adapted from the ASPCA\n\nSave\n\nSave\n\nSave\n\nSHARE\n\nTWEET\n\nDogtime\n\n * Facebook Dogtime\n * Pinterest Dogtime\n * Instagram Dogtime\n\n##### Resources\n\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * Advertising\n * AdChoices\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms & Conditions\n\nEvolve Media LLC\n\nDogtime is a property of Evolve Media Holdings, LLC. © 2021 All Rights\nReserved. \| Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media Holdings, LLC, and its owned\nand operated subsidiaries may receive a small commission from the proceeds of\nany product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links.\n\nMonitoring String\n\nmonitoring_string = \"c1299fe10ba49eb54f197dd4f735fcdc\"\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/how-to-teach-your-dog-the-stop-barking-command", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210225074136/https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/how-to-teach-your-dog-the-stop-barking-command", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Teach Your Dog the “Stop Barking” Command", "passages": [ "Dogs alert us to danger, so we don't want them to stop barking altogether. This cue will tell them when it's time to stop.", "Editor’s note: Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? This article appeared in our June-July issue. Subscribe to Dogster and get the bimonthly magazine delivered to your home.", "Inappropriate barking can be a tricky behavior to control. Barking is an important form of communication, so you should expect the behavior to occur from time to time, and use humane, workable training solutions should it become excessive.", "Dogs were our first effective alarm system. They have been protecting territory since their domestication began. Dogs continue to guard homes, crops, and livestock all over the world from intruders and predators, especially dogs that have been bred for that specific purpose, such as Great Pyrenees or German Shepherds. Expect to see some protective behavior even in the most socialized of these breeds, including barking when strangers are at the door or on your property.", "If your dog barks at the doorbell, let her alert you with four or five barks before thanking her and taking over. Allowing your dog to sound the alarm and bark a few times when someone is at the door won’t contribute to excessive barking, but it will give your dog an important job to do and help make your home a little safer.", "The modern dog tends to lead a relatively unstimulating life in the domestic home with nothing more to do than eat, sleep on the couch, and go for the occasional walk. Dogs specifically bred to work can find domestic life boring; in most cases, barking relieves that boredom.", "Barking is one of a dog’s best ways of communicating her emotions both to humans and to other dogs. While it might be irritating at times, if you pay attention to why your dog is barking, you’ll gain valuable information about her internal state, and it will be easier to reduce the behavior. Even though dogs bark in excitement when anxious, to get attention, or to sound the alarm, the best prescription for any barking issue — whatever the cause — is increased exercise and mental stimulation that will help refocus your dog’s mind and tire her out.", "This might sound counterproductive, but it’s actually a fantastic way to reduce barking and get your dog to stop barking on your cue.", "Start by encouraging your dog to bark by using her normal triggers to get her started, such as ringing the doorbell. While your dog is actively barking, use a vocal cue, such as “speak,” along with a hand signal to encourage the behavior.", "Produce a food or toy reward, and use a vocal cue such as “quiet” paired with a different hand signal. When your dog is quiet for a few seconds, give her the reward.", "When your dog is proficient at following your cues, encourage her to bark again, then say the word “quiet” with a hand signal. After 30 seconds of quiet, reward her with the treat or toy.", "Delay the reward until she stays quiet for longer periods of time. This will ensure that you don’t build up a chain — for example, she learns that barking and then stopping will receive an immediate reward, so she continues to bark again and again to get more.", "When she is proficient at following your cues, phase out the rewards altogether, just giving her praise when she complies.", "Even though barking can be inappropriate in certain situations, there are times when this vocalization can be advantageous to humans. Countless lives have been saved by dogs who have alerted their people to emergency situations, such as a fire or a person who has become unconscious. Barking is also useful in determining location and as a communicative tool for many working breeds.", "About the author: Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer, TV personality, author, and public speaker best known as the star of the international hit TV series It’s Me or the Dog, through which she reaches audiences in more than 100 countries. Appearing frequently in the worldwide media, Stilwell is widely recognized as a leader in the field of animal behavior, and is the editor-in-chief of Positively.com and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training, the world’s premier global network of positive reinforcement dog trainers. Connect with her on Facebook and on Twitter." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Teach Your Dog the \"Stop Barking\" Command\n\nlogin Join Log In\n\nHello, {{ _cookie.user_logged_in }} Logout Account\n\nSUBSCRIBE TO DOGSTER MAGAZINE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAGAZINE\n\nBOOKSTORE\n\nGive a gift\n\nCustomer Service for Subscribers\n\n * Dog Health & Care\n * Dog Food\n * Dog Training\n * Puppies\n * Lifestyle\n * Dog Breeds\n * Videos\n * Shopping\n\n * Dog Health & Care\n * Dog Food\n * Dog Training\n * Puppies\n * Lifestyle\n * Dog Breeds\n * Videos\n * Shopping\n\n## Home » Lifestyle\n\nNext on The Scoop: I’m Obsessed With the Real Pet Food Subscription Box\n\nTraining\n\nShare this image\n\n# How to Teach Your Dog the “Stop Barking” Command\n\nDogs alert us to danger, so we don't want them to stop barking altogether.\nThis cue will tell them when it's time to stop.\n\nVictoria Stilwell \| Jun 23rd 2016\n\n## Also:\n\n * Lifestyle How to Keep the Peace Between Your Toddler and Dog\n * Lifestyle Why Does My Dog Chase the Trash Truck?\n * Dogs 101 Get to Know the Olde English Bulldogge\n\nEditor’s note: Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in\nthe waiting room of your vet’s office? This article appeared in our June-July\nissue. Subscribe to Dogster and get the bimonthly magazine delivered to your\nhome.\n\nInappropriate barking can be a tricky behavior to control. Barking is an\nimportant form of communication, so you should expect the behavior to occur\nfrom time to time, and use humane, workable training solutions should it\nbecome excessive.\n\n### Why dogs bark\n\nVictoria Stilwell\n\nDogs were our first effective alarm system. They have been protecting\nterritory since their domestication began. Dogs continue to guard homes,\ncrops, and livestock all over the world from intruders and predators,\nespecially dogs that have been bred for that specific purpose, such as Great\nPyrenees or German Shepherds. Expect to see some protective behavior even in\nthe most socialized of these breeds, including barking when strangers are at\nthe door or on your property.\n\nIf your dog barks at the doorbell, let her alert you with four or five barks\nbefore thanking her and taking over. Allowing your dog to sound the alarm and\nbark a few times when someone is at the door won’t contribute to excessive\nbarking, but it will give your dog an important job to do and help make your\nhome a little safer.\n\nThe modern dog tends to lead a relatively unstimulating life in the domestic\nhome with nothing more to do than eat, sleep on the couch, and go for the\noccasional walk. Dogs specifically bred to work can find domestic life boring;\nin most cases, barking relieves that boredom.\n\nBarking is one of a dog’s best ways of communicating her emotions both to\nhumans and to other dogs. While it might be irritating at times, if you pay\nattention to why your dog is barking, you’ll gain valuable information about\nher internal state, and it will be easier to reduce the behavior. Even though\ndogs bark in excitement when anxious, to get attention, or to sound the alarm,\nthe best prescription for any barking issue — whatever the cause — is\nincreased exercise and mental stimulation that will help refocus your dog’s\nmind and tire her out.\n\n### The “bark” and “stop” cue\n\nThis might sound counterproductive, but it’s actually a fantastic way to\nreduce barking and get your dog to stop barking on your cue.\n\nHere’s how:\n\n * Start by encouraging your dog to bark by using her normal triggers to get her started, such as ringing the doorbell. While your dog is actively barking, use a vocal cue, such as “speak,” along with a hand signal to encourage the behavior.\n * Produce a food or toy reward, and use a vocal cue such as “quiet” paired with a different hand signal. When your dog is quiet for a few seconds, give her the reward.\n * Repeat this process several times, rewarding both the barking with praise and the quiet with a valued reward.\n * When your dog is proficient at following your cues, encourage her to bark again, then say the word “quiet” with a hand signal. After 30 seconds of quiet, reward her with the treat or toy.\n * Delay the reward until she stays quiet for longer periods of time. This will ensure that you don’t build up a chain — for example, she learns that barking and then stopping will receive an immediate reward, so she continues to bark again and again to get more.\n * When she is proficient at following your cues, phase out the rewards altogether, just giving her praise when she complies.\n\nEven though barking can be inappropriate in certain situations, there are\ntimes when this vocalization can be advantageous to humans. Countless lives\nhave been saved by dogs who have alerted their people to emergency situations,\nsuch as a fire or a person who has become unconscious. Barking is also useful\nin determining location and as a communicative tool for many working breeds.\n\nAbout the author: Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer, TV\npersonality, author, and public speaker best known as the star of the\ninternational hit TV series It’s Me or the Dog, through which she reaches\naudiences in more than 100 countries. Appearing frequently in the worldwide\nmedia, Stilwell is widely recognized as a leader in the field of animal\nbehavior, and is the editor-in-chief of Positively.com and the CEO of Victoria\nStilwell Positively Dog Training, the world’s premier global network of\npositive reinforcement dog trainers. Connect with her on Facebook and on\nTwitter.\n\nPosted in Training, Behavior, Dogster Tips, Good Advice, Dogster Magazine,\n\n#### Recommended\n\nGet to Know the Olde English Bulldogge\n\ndogedit \|\n\nHow to Make Your Dog’s Vet Visit Less Scary\n\nSassafras Lowrey \|\n\nBad Dog Breath — 8 Home Remedies\n\ndogedit \|\n\nCan Coconut Oil Help a Dog’s Itchy Skin?\n\nMarybeth Bittel \|\n\n#### Contributions\n\n## Get Dogster in Your Inbox!\n\nStay informed! Get tips and exclusive deals.\n\n## May We Also Recommend\n\nOur Most-Commented Stories\n\n * Meet The Team \|\n * Advertise \|\n * Editors \|\n * Events \|\n * Photo Booth \|\n * Customer Service \|\n * Privacy Policy \|\n * Subscribe \|\n\n© 2019 Belvoir Media Group. All rights reserved.\n\n## Prefer Cats?\n\nVisit Catster\n\n" } ]
1,165,322	How To Remove Scars on Legs	To remove scars on your legs, exfoliate your legs regularly in the shower with a brush or scrub, which will help your scars fade faster. You can also try applying aloe vera gel or vitamin E oil to the scars on your legs since they both have skin-healing properties. If you're looking for something a little stronger, try using an over-the-counter scar-reducing cream on your scars 3-4 times a day until they fade.	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(with pictures)", "passages": [ "Although all hummingbirds are native to the Western Hemisphere, only 5% of species spend much time north of Mexico. more...", "Keloid scar treatment can be extremely difficult, as there is no single approach that works in all cases. Methods of keloid scar treatment a doctor may attempt include steroids, surgery, and radiation. For some patients, none of these methods work, and effective treatment may simply not be possible.", "A keloid is a scar that is caused by increased tissue formation after some type of trauma to the skin. When the skin heals, there can be an overproduction of collagen to cover the injured area. Eventually, the excess of collagen builds up into an unsightly red or purplish mass, known as a keloid scar. In addition to being unattractive, it can also itch severely or even be painful. Almost half of all people who experience this type of scarring do so on the earlobes as a reaction to piercing.", "Keloid scarring is hereditary, so those who have family members with keloids are more susceptible to scarring in a similar manner. People with darker skin tone are also more likely to develop them, although it is not known why.", "Health care providers can inject steroid drugs into the skin around the keloid in an attempt to treat it. Although steroids have been successful in many cases, they do not work for everyone, and tend to work best on smaller scars. Patients with darker skin can suffer from tissue atrophy or hypopigmentation — the loss of skin color — with this method. Keloid scar treatment using steroids also requires the patient to visit a medical professional multiple times for injections of steroids like hydrocortizone or triamcinolone, which are given every two to three weeks.", "Excision, the surgical removal of all the scar tissue with a scalpel and local anesthetic, is also a viable method of keloid scar treatment. Removing the scars in this way does not always work, however, and in some cases, the keloid grows back later on. If this happens, there is a risk that it will be worse than before. Surgical excision alone has an average success rate of 65%.", "In order to increase this success rate, radiation can be used with surgery as a last resort. In most cases, the area is treated with an external beam after surgery, which can damage the cells and may help prevent them from forming another keloid. Radiation is typically only used in cases where the scar is disfiguring and strongly resistant to every other treatment. The additional risk of cancer is a very important consideration before agreeing to this approach.", "Some physicians prefer other treatment methods such as cryosurgery, which involves applying liquid nitrogen to the scar in order to destroy the abnormal tissue. As with excision, it is not unusual for the scar to eventually grow back later on; it also may cause it to darken in color. On the other end of the spectrum, there has been some success with the use of lasers to decrease the size of the keloid and improve its color. Another approach is interferon protein injections, which tend to shrink the scars. All of these methods show some promise, but there is not enough data to fully evaluate them, and insurance policies are less likely to cover them.", "Many people claim to have had luck with homeopathic remedies such as topically applying tea tree oil or compounds rich in vitamin E. Silicone and compression bandages are said to be helpful in reducing the size of keloid scars, but are unlikely to get rid of them completely. There are also a number of treatment products that are sold over-the-counter and online, but few are strongly supported by scientific studies.", "Even in the best of cases, treating keloid scarring can be a slow and frustrating experience. New treatments are constantly in development, but there are no definitive cure-alls currently available. When treating keloids, doctors often hesitate to use surgery, because of the chance of re-occurrence. Indeed, if a person is highly susceptible to experiencing keloids, as some tend to be, then the best treatment may be to not treat the area at all.", "I used Mudscupper's Bump Free on my nose keloid, hypertrophic scar or whatever they are called, I just call them piercing bumps. Anyway the stuff worked really well. I applied it a few times a day and the bumps were gone about 10 days later.", "I'm 23, and I have about six keloids that I am currently getting treatment for. I had probably over 10 injections done on each of my keloids. I have two on the left side of my jaw, one on the right side and three on my left shoulder. They all came from acne. I've already tried gel and pads but neither seem to work. The silicon pad would soften it, but after a few hours not wearing it, it would get back to the original scar. The steroids seem to be the only thing to temporarily work. It flattens out the scars, but only for about three or four weeks, and then it'll start growing. Although the keloids are so", "much flatter than what they were before I started getting injections, they're still there, and are continuing to grow. The injections greatly reduced the itchiness of the keloid. Each injection treatment is about $130, $85 if I only want to do the ones on my face. Spending $130 for a month of relief might be worth it for some people. I don't know if insurance will cover the injections.", "My keloids are there, but not that noticeable anymore unless you get close to my face. I wish it can stay like this but I know it'll keep growing unless I find a definite treatment. It saddens me because I know that most likely I will never find a treatment for it, mainly the ones on my jawline. There's not a minute goes by that I don't think about them. The only treatment that is working is the injections but they are only temporary. As of right now, they're worth it to me and if I have to get them every month for the rest of my life then I'll do it to keep my scars from growing.", "Keloids are a problem, but at the end of the day, I'm thankful that I am healthy, have a loving girlfriend who understands me and my keloid problems and say that even if my keloids gets really really big she wouldn't think any different of me; I can't really ask for much more. I guess there could be one good side effect to having a keloid, as it definitely humbled me a lot. It makes me more understanding of people's problems. Whenever I see people with keloids, it definitely saddens me. I just want to come up to them and ask about it but that would be really rude.", "I really hope one day that there is a definite treatment. I'm still researching about surgery but as of right now it's too risky to even think about it. If I ever have any updates on working treatments I'll definitely let you guys know.", "I have had a keloid on my right below shoulder that's about 2.5 inches as a result of vaccination when I was in grade 1. Yes, my keloid is itching and stinging, especially when the weather is changing. The only thing that annoyed me when the itching and stinging is running through it. I did not use anything to cure it since its not growing quickly but if the science and medicine discover a really 100 percent cure for keloids, I will go with it. As of now, I'll just forget it since it's not worse, I just prayed to God to heal the itchiness and stinging underneath the keloided skin.", "I had a keloid scar in the middle of chest which extent to 15c.m vertically after ASD surgery in 1988 suffering from keloid scar for 26 years. Can anybody please help me in curing it better?", "I had a keloid as a result of a pimple on my chest. I've had it for over twenty years and it still itches from time to time. It really affected me for a long time, my self-esteem was bad and my girlfriend told me it looked ugly, she seemed as upset as I was. My situation though is different than most. I cut it out myself but it came back. The tissue under it became necrotic. Over time it reduced somewhat but I'm thinking about trying tea tree oil. The problem is that the homepathic remedies take so long. Why can't science spend more time and money on treating this terrible problem rather than on the military death machines?", "I have had keloids and hypertrophic scars completely disappear with high doses of Serrapeptase. I don't represent any MLM or webstore. The product I use is called Serra Rx80 from a company called biomediclabs because they offer a pure product with no fillers. My surgical scars disappeared into flat lines over the course of two years, which is remarkable, considering I'd had steroid injections and additional surgery to remove them.", "You can purchase from them or find your own source. I've tried many different brands over the years but none have compared to Serra. I could actually feel the difference in the products.", "I'm 33 year old African American male and I have a keloid scar on my scalp. Pretty much in the center of the back of my head. I had the steroid treatments and that didn't work for me. I also had surgery to remove it, but it came back. Any ideas on what I can to do to at least make it smaller? It's the size of a quarter. Thanks.", "I have keloids on my forearm for the past 15 months. I thought it was SSC at first, but after the biopsy I know they're keloids.", "So I've tried nearly everything to beat this and can tell you for me some things that work or help.", "First, eliminate new formations that start like a pimple. Get organic turpentine and smother it many times per day. This will kill the new formation within a few days. Don't get the cheap stuff; it must be pure, such as Diamond Forrest. Also, this organic turpentine is very helpful for small to moderate sized keloids. Start small and work the dose up as you see your body adapt over time they reduce to almost nothing -- at least mine have that I tested them on.", "I will be trying a process that I believe may totally eliminate them no matter what the size. I will update if it is successful.", "I'm 28 years old and have keloid scars on both ears agai. A surgery was carried out nine years ago, on both ears to remove the keloids. Cortisone injection sessions were also carried out after the surgery, for a period of one year. The keloids have started growing back again, after being surgically removed.", "I was told by a surgeon that, once the scar had been excised and injected before, my best option was maybe re-injecting them again on a monthly basis until the keloid subsides.", "In the past I had injections, but they worsened the situation in my case. Pimples increased and turned into keloids over time. After using roaccutane for a period of time, I was able to get rid of the pimples but the keloids were still there, and they were itchy as hell other than well, being gross.", "Then, a surgeon suggested the silicon gel sheets. For the last three or four years, I have been using epiderm silicon gel sheets for the large and small keloids on my chest. It works but it takes time. Itching is completely gone as well. They do not go back to being normal, but they are more flat and their color is close to skin", "tone. I will use them for about six months as well to make sure they do not ever come back. I'm using them less and less during a day. I started using them 23 hours a day, and now it's more like 20 hours. My plan is to reduce it to 12 hours a day, then I will completely drop using them.", "Lastly, I have heard a different treatment based on ice called ice therapy. Did anyone ever try it? Any successful results? I want to take it to completely erase every trace of the keloids but I'm scared that they might pop up again. Stay positive!", "About a month ago, I successfully got rid of a keloid scar on my chest, which I had for three years and I'm so excited about it, I have to post somewhere in case it helps anyone else. It had been there for three years. It was in such a prominent position -- on my cleavage. The scar was small but it was growing and I began to research treatments.", "I was very discouraged to see that little could be done, any results are very minor, very expensive, and apparently, extremely painful, too. I was upset, and was finally reading about the ingredients of the top scar creams, and looking at a few scientific journal papers on tests, trying to decide", "which cream to buy when I noticed that the ingredient that did seem to be effective was the active ingredient in this super-cheap, super available antiseptic cream we use here in Australia (you probably have it in the US though) called \"Savlon\" cream. However, you commonly use it to clean wounds, stop rashes etc., not for healed scars. I used it as you would Mederma or similar, applying it a few times a day and one month later the keloid was gone.", "It first changed color, deepened in color actually, then it contracted slightly, then it flattened and continued to flatten. At first, it was hard to tell if I was imagining it but now the site is totally flat, and almost invisible. The discoloration is almost gone and it has been a matter of weeks. I think the ingredient \"Cetrimide\" is the effective agent, along with the soothing action of the rest of the ingredients, because what I noticed in the medical tests was that the problem with this type of scarring is the skin's overreaction and reactivity. It is trying to heal too much and over-producing collagen, so a large part of the reason this worked, I think, is it stops the irritation, and stops the reactivity of the skin as in an allergic reaction.", "Centrimide promotes the healing -- the skin's natural healing process -- and it calms the skin down enough to do it’s thing instead of increasing the injury. You'll notice immediately after applying that the irritation - the itching - is halted and the color of the scar and surrounding area 'calms'.", "Well, to my surprise, when I kept going with it a few times a day (so that it’s continually almost moist or really continually 'soothed') it allows the scar to heal which is what the keloid scar was trying to do all along. But, just as a normal wound would increase if you scratched it constantly, the irritation makes the keloid area overreact. And the chest area seems very prone to this overreaction. The skin there, particularly between the breasts, is very fine and sensitive. I totally recommend people try this simple, very cheap cream. It worked wonders for me.", "I think a larger scar would, of course, take longer, but without the problems of injections and surgery (I think the steroid injections work in the same way). It stops the skin’s reactivity with the action of the cortisone (they use cortisone to stop rashes too, which I found equally unsatisfactory, an immediate stoppage yes, but not a solution). But Savlon cream is way cheaper, less painful and permanent, and the scar heals beautifully without visible marking.", "Every household here has this stuff because it’s known to be so great for wounds and for so many things: bites, rashes, infection, etc., but no one has ever advised its use in treating already healed scars and wound sites, but it works amazingly well. Please try it before considering painful and costly surgery, I beg you. Give it a month and see if your scar is affected. I believe the other creams work in the same way, especially the silicone based ones, by preventing irritation and calming the skin to heal over properly instead of going hyperactive. But this one, I suspect, is more effective, works faster, is cheap, smells nice, not inconvenient to use on the chest or face as is perhaps the case with the silicone strips.", "Regarding guys and keloids on the back, I think the salt in sweat (which may be why it occurs on the chest area too) and the irritation of your shirt or rubbing of any clothing slows healing and makes the problem worse. It’s important to prevent irritation or rubbing or sweat build-up, so shower often if you sweat a lot, apply the Savlon cream liberally and wear loose, thin, soft cotton. You should see massive results within three months.", "I'd be interested if anyone else tries this cream and gets the same results. Good luck. I know how debilitating and distracting this problem can be.", "I have used The Black Paste for almost four years. In fact, I use it every night. My keloid on my jaw is much thinner. But it's still there.", "Everyone should look into Lugol's iodine. You're not going to see immediate results; it can take month or years to see improvement. Some take it internally or paint it on the keloid externally.", "I'm Asian and have a keloid scar at the back of my left hand, which I got from a bruise about 10 years ago. Initially, I did not care much about it, but now I'm like 20 years old, and it actually affects my self-esteem and I feel self- conscious about it.", "I always wear long sleeves to conceal it, but it keeps on growing and is red in color, and very noticeable. I started getting steroid injections last month, and it was painful, especially the side effects of it being very painful and throbbing for a couple of hours (depends on individual). I find it bearable, so I went for the second treatment and the pain got worse and now", "The dermatologist said that in some cases, the keloid flattens and vanishes for good, but for some other cases, it will come back, so there is no guarantee.", "After reading through all of the comments, I'm having second thoughts on whether to continue for these steroid injections, considering the pain and all. I'll probably try something else for a couple of months before deciding on the next steroid injection.", "I am quite interested in post 8 that mentioned collagen because I happen to know something about a very good collagen, so I guess I'll try the collagen and see what happens next.", "I am a researcher studying keloids and trying to develop better treatments. Reading all your posts I feel sad, but at the same time re-energized. Hang in there! Please know that there are scientists and doctors who are working hard to find a way to make your lives better.", "I've seen a lot of negative experiences, but I went the surgery route. I had quite a few on my lower abdomen and one on my right earlobe and left shoulder. To keep it short, I had surgery and had them cut off and the sites were injected with steroids after. I was given silicone pads for them afterward.", "The one on my ear is completely gone. The one on my arm started to grow back, but stopped, so it's flat. Better than the bean that used to be there. And the multiple ones on my lower abdomen are gone. Only two grew back pretty huge, but that's much better than the numerous ones I had. It takes time, but it's not all bad. I'm more or less happy with the results. Stay positive.", "I don't know how to feel after reading all the comments here on keloids. I have over 30 keloids, which all started as pimples, since I was 17. I am now 37 years old and in pain because of it. They sting, itch so bad and are painful.", "I went to a dermatologist 15 years ago and I was given a steroid injection and silicone pads which obviously didn't help at all. I stopped seeing the dermatologist because I saw no improvement at all. Before I was like, it's OK since it is all hidden. The only problem is I cannot wear anything I want because of these keloids that can be seen unless I am fully covered. My confidence", "is gone, I became very aloof with people, I avoid being too close to people, avoiding physical contact because I am afraid they will know about or see my keloids.", "I don't know where to go. Who is the best plastic surgeon who specializes in cases like this one? It is so painful, especially now that I have two kids whose ages are 2 and 1. I hurt every time they bump into me.", "I will tell you all that I healed an old reddish scar with lavender tea (drinking one or two cups per day, for five months), and now I'm starting to heal even an older one that I have in my shoulder from a vaccine done in my childhood (I'm now 30). This tea is nice to drink. It only requires persistence, and it has a lot of other health benefits. I mention that the scar I had is not visible anymore. I was about 8 years old, and it was not a keloid, but hypertrophic and red. I wish fast healing for all of you!", "I hate myself for having a keloid scar. I tried steroid injections, but it didn't work out for me. Soon maybe I'll try surgery, but I'm scared it might grow bigger. I may get a tattoo on top of my keloid to conceal my keloid, but the keloid appears swollen, but not noticeable. It's nice, but I still want my keloid scar to be removed. I hate keloids too. I wish surgery could help the keloids be gone for good, because sometimes, it's very itchy and painful and I can't help but scratch it. Anyway, please pray for all of us to get rid of our keloid scars, and that surgery will work out for all of us. Good luck guys! God bless. Oops. By the way, I'm Asian.", "I have two on my chest, and what might be a third one. I have many of them on my back mostly shoulder blades. I started getting them in my mid twenties. It started with one on my chest right in between but slightly above my breast. I was sent to a doctor who saw it might be cancer then realized she needed to send me to a dermatologist.", "I do not have any pain. My injections hurt worse than anything I have ever felt before in my life and I have a piercing and tattoo, but I think the tattoo was more bearable than the injections. He did not give me the number mean solution until after he had", "already given me the injections and told me to use it before I had the injections next time. Most of mine are fairly small, about the size of a penny. Maybe eraser sized, but it did not seem to make much of a difference.", "I have been curious about trying different things but was not aware of what is out there. It makes me sad to know that there is no sure fire cure because I already have scoliosis that is slightly noticeable so this does not exactly help with confidence levels. However I am happy to know that there are people who have tried things that have helped and I think that I might try some of the suggestions that I have seen posted here.", "The only keloid I have is from the smallpox vaccine that I got before I went to Iraq. I got steroid injections so it wouldn't look like a bean on my arm on my wedding day in my dress. The scar got flat in a few months, and actually sunk in a bit. But six months later, the scar started to come back out and now is larger then before, and the steroids caused me to get dermatitis. Now I don't know what to do, but there's a keloid that looks like a pinto bean on my shoulder.", "There doesn't seem to be a 100 percent effective treatment for keloid scars. I have tried to narrow down the effective treatment with no success.", "I too suffer from keloids om my back and on my chest in an area that is hard to cover without looking strange. I have tried what seems like most things available out there, treatments such as five flu injections and gel sheeting had no effect.", "I've tried tea tree oil and Vitamin E, but it is such a slow process and honestly, in the application of the oils I could have been more regimented in consistent use so I guess it was not a fair trial. Speaking of which, it's about time someone does a study since there are so many of us who suffer from this scarring and yet there is no understanding of why and how to", "I healed well as a child, got my ears pierced, had chicken pox and second- degree burns with no healing problems. Then, when I started spending less time in the sun, ate more sugar, exercised less and drank alcohol, etc., I can only assume these conditions give rise to the inflammation and I am suffering for that lifestyle, so I am altering my diet to include supplements and super foods.", "I've noticed that the iodine treatment thus far had the most obvious results, coupled with a silicon gel, but being impatient I decided to get kenalog, which I put off because I walked out of treatment years before because of the pain, but it turned out I just had a careless practitioner, unlike the one I see now, who is really gentle.", "I'm on week two of the healing process, being massaged with pure, off the leaf aloe vera gel and it's getting flatter, so fingers crossed!", "I'll update at week six, but at the end of the day, we are all made up of different balances and requirements, so we respond differently to different treatments, but I hope they find the common thread soon.", "I am 46 years old, and suffered with Keloids since the age of three. I was in a house fire and had third degree burns on my arms. That is where it all started. I started noticing that I did not heal well, and had keloid formations. Through the years, with major surgeries in the mix, and many other issues, it did become worse until I met a wonderful physician when I was in my 30's who introduced me to some really good products you can use and also gave me steroid shots. I do however, suggest to stay clear of laser treatments. It made mine worse.", "was able to get the pigment a lighter shade -- almost faded. The bumps and texture of them are smoother and not as hard. they don't feel so much like a bruise anymore. I have also accepted the fact, compared to most people. I am lucky. They say scars tell a story.", "This has been my routine for the past ten years and I do it faithfully every day. I use a product that is for scar treatment, such as Mederma or The Scar Zone green tea and the list goes on.", "When you are getting ready for the day, after you shower, moisturize. Dry skin makes wrinkles and does not help the healing process. Where you have keloids, put the scar treatment product on your fingertips, and rub and massage. That is what my doctor told me. Make sure if it does not contain a sunscreen, to apply some if you will have sun exposure to that area that day. I also take Triple Omega 3's. I'm not sure if that helps, but I take it faithfully with good vitamins daily, and people ask me what is the secret of my skin, even though I scar easily.", "I feel that a good routine and making an effort daily, is the key to improvement of your keloid issues. I know firsthand how it feels and if I can help one person feel half as good as I do from where I was in the past, it was worth posting this today.", "I have a keloid on my hand, right above my pinky on my left hand. I feel so self-conscious about it. I'm a pianist and I'm embarrassed to play in case someone would see it. Someone please help me. I don't like wearing rings on my left hand because of it. I need a miracle.", "I tried the apple cigar vinegar. Didn't work. All it did was irritate the skin around it and now my keloid seems even more irritated. I'm going to the dermatologist next week. Keep your fingers crossed.", "I had a laser treatment for my keloid which was on my chest. The first treatment was good. It looked like a little sunburn spot and it was flat. Then I went for another treatment and it was nothing like the first time. This time my skin peel of completely and it was deep. The laser was three times bigger on my keloid. I suffered through that nasty thing for almost two weeks.", "When it healed, I noticed that it formed into another keloid. It looks even worse now. My dermatologist is out of the country and won't be back for another month. I've been using nothing but scargel on it now. Anyone ever gotten a laser for their keloid? Did it turned out like mine?", "I am 24 years old. And due to self inflicted cuts with a blade, I have keloid scars. It was a stupid thing to do, but well, here I am. My scars are light brown in color. Anybody know how to make them disappear?", "I've had keloid scars on my chest and shoulders (primarily the left shoulder) after having acne as a teenager. I'm 20 now and they have faded a little but are still pinkish and raised. I've tried a whole host of things.", "Tea Tree oil: Appeared to give some immediate result but did end up just irritating the scar. If you have sensitive skin, then dilute it.", "Organic apple cider vinegar: I heard this breaks down the scar tissue because it's a weak acid. I found that this helped to flatten them a little but obviously the downside is that it stings and can irritate the surrounding skin.", "with oils (lavender, rosemary, olive oil). If you have a spare pair of hands to gently massage the scars, then you will see some results. I found it lightened the color and reduced the size slightly. However, you may find the scars appear worse before they get better; this is just the blood getting back into the scar. In order for the scar to be broken down, you need to get circulation into the scar again. This is the treatment I would recommend the most. It's non-invasive and cheap.", "Lavender oil has been used for years on scars, and coconut oil is also a good choice but have a look online for yourself and create your own blend of oils. Although this treatment did help me, the oils can block the surrounding pores of the skin, which can cause breakouts which again can lead to new scars, but as long as you treat new cuts or spots with aloe vera gel, thyme tincture oil or even good old savlon cream, you should be all right. New research into thyme oil has shown it's great for killing bacteria and helping with inflammation which is essentially what a spot or a keloid scar is.", "I did recently go to a dermatologist who was very honest in saying that steroid injections have mixed results. I decided against it because it's not worth the risk really, especially when it's not 100 percent effective or even close to that.", "On another note, I would also recommend changing your diet a bit. Try to avoid wheat flour, since wheat causes inflammation along with sugars. I know it's not exactly the easiest thing to avoid, but diet plays a massive role in your skin ability to clean itself. Keep eating green leafy vegetables.", "I have to agree with post 66. My son had a couple of keloids-- one on his knee and one on the back of his head. My son is a teenager, so the one on the back of his head has really affected his self-esteem. I did a lot of research and discovered no method is guaranteed.", "I ran across a video online featuring a young lady removing her keloid with a couple of tiny black rubber bands. It wasn't that odd to me because I've known people who have removed dog tails with rubber bands by cutting off the blood circulation. Well, I decided to try the knee first to be on the safe side, just in case something", "Now the knee keloid was much bigger than the one on the back of his head, with a much larger base (about the size of a silver dollar). We started at night. I wrapped two small black rubber bands at the base of the keloid (the base was slightly wider than the top of it). After about two hours, he was in a lot of pain and he was begging me to take it off. I said no and gave him some pain medication (which I should have done 30 minutes before applying the rubber bands). About a hour later the pain eased up and he went to sleep.", "The next morning, I noticed it had swelled a little and was darker in color. I gave him more pain medication to stay ahead of the pain, wrapped it up so he wouldn't agitate it and sent him to school. By the time he came home it was even darker and it had shrunk! I applied rubbing alcohol and gave him more medication (that was the last time he needed pain pills). After he took his shower that night, I applied more alcohol and he went to sleep.", "We repeated the same routine the next day minus the medication. It was even smaller when he got home. I took the rubber bands off that night and applied fresh ones. The next morning he said the rubber bands were pinching his surrounding skin, so I told him to bend his knee a bit. Instead of bending it a little to adjust it, he was bending his knee throughout the day! That was all bad. When he got home and we checked our progress we discovered the rubber bands had rolled more to the top of the keloid and the base had swelled back up. I removed the rubber bands and when I tried to apply a couple of more the skin came off (so gross) which made it impossible to attach another band. I was so disappointed and a little nervous at the sight of it.", "I cleaned it with peroxide and alcohol and ran out to get neosporin and gauzes. When I got home it had dried up a little. I cleaned it again and applied the neosporin and covered it with a gauze (surprisingly he wasn't in any pain). By the next morning it had shrunk to an almost flat scab. Long story short: we kept it cleaned and covered until it completely scabbed. We always put alcohol on it to dry it out. It took about three to four weeks for the scab to fall completely off. It never swelled, filled with pus or bled. My son's knee keloid is gone!", "Now he is begging me to do the one on the back of his head, which is the size of a penny with a smaller base. I know it will be easier to remove than the large one that was on his knee, but I'm just a little more nervous and concerned since this one is on his head.", "Well, that's our story and rubber bands definitely work. They may be a little painful, but are worth it! I will keep everyone posted once I do the one on his head. Good luck to everyone and remember, do not scratch them! It makes them bigger.", "I have a keloid just above my collar bone. I got it 20 years back as a result of scratching chicken pox. It's an itchy and painful one.", "I tried steroid injection, which was pretty painful, but the keloid came back even larger than before. Now after five years I'm using Hemming tape, and have been for the past two weeks, and things seem to be working. It has become soft and has started to flatten. I hope it works for me! I will post again after a few months. Good luck to others.", "My keloid is located on the back of my left shoulder following a minor cut. I suspect that because it was on a joint, that movement caused it to repeatedly split open and form a keloid.", "I had the keloid excised but it came back worse. Silicone pads do nothing. My mother is a physician and she has been using an IPL laser on it. After multiple treatments, the scar is now the same color as the rest of the skin (but the texture is still different/shinier).", "I also spoke with a plastic surgeon who highly recommended massaging keloids scars (with a lot of pressure) for at least a half hour a day to break down the tissue and make the scar flatter.", "I am 35 years old and I have over 20 keloids on my body: legs, back, chest, shoulders, face, arm. I was fine with them until the past few months, when new ones started to form (from pimples), and they are getting larger. I could deal with the old keloids, but these new ones are too many for me to handle.", "I am going to see a plastic surgeon in a week for a consultation. I found him while doing a search for keloid removal on the internet. Look up Dr. Oleh Slupchynksyj; he is a plastic surgeon in NY/NJ. He has a website that shows before and after photos of patients with keloid removal. It is also important to note that those patients had post-op radiation treatment after the excision.", "My son had surgery to remove a cholesteatoma from his left ear. Afterward, a \"line\" keloids formed the entire length of the surgical site (which was OK because it was mostly hidden behind his ear). However, another larger keloid started growing in front of his ear along side the bottom of his sideburns. It was extremely noticeable on his face when anyone would look at him.", "In the past 1 1/2 years, the facial/hairline keloid started getting larger and larger. His surgeon recommended steroid injections, but because he was 3,000 miles away at college, he had no way to follow up for the regular steroid treatments with his doctor, and he refused to see someone new and", "where he had no prior medical relationship. He had received several steroid injections (extremely painful) prior to him leaving for college, but by the time he returned home for Thanksgiving, his keloid had doubled in size. He returned home for the summer two weeks ago. His facial keloid was very prominent, and looked to have grown very much in the past several months since his last visit home. His was the size of a nickel plus, but it was extremely wide (it almost looked like it would burst because it was so full in its appearance). It was receiving a healthy blood supply, and clearly looked as though it would only continue to grow larger.", "I began to do some research on the Internet. There are no guarantees for any of the procedures the medical professionals suggest, so I suggested to him that he take matters into his own hands! What a let down to think that you'll continue to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars and your keloids may grown back even larger than before. How horrible!", "We tied two small (tiny) hair rubber bands (doubled for tighter fit) to the base of the keloid a week ago, and removed the bands daily, washing the keloid with soap and water, and then applying apple cider vinegar (to dry the exterior of the keloid) before promptly placing new rubber bands back onto the base of the keloid. He did this daily. The bands are to \"cut the blood supply\" to the keloid, and the apple cider vinegar is to try and help to dry out the keloid skin cells.", "The first day, he (my son) had some pain (but not significant). As for the keloid's appearance: The keloid began to turn somewhat \"red\" by day one. On day two (after soap and water, new bands for tightening, and the apple cider vinegar application) the keloid turned a light shade of purple, but remained \"full\" with no signs of reduction.", "On days three through five, he repeated the process. Each day, the keloid got a bit smaller and darker in color. By the fifth day, the keloid was a deep purple color, and had shrunk to about half of its original size. No pus, no blood at any time during days one through five. He was able to tolerate the pain without any over-the-counter medications (but everyone's pain threshold is different) so if anyone were considering trying this method, I'd recommend having pain medication handy in advance just in case !", "Today, the keloid is a shrunken remnant that looks like a small, shriveled, dried up raisin. It is completely black in color. It has started to bleed (slightly) at its base, is no longer round, and is hanging on by small dead skin pieces. It will most likely fall off today or tomorrow. He continues to clean it with soap and water (using a Q-tip) but now he applies neosporin instead of apple cider vinegar (now that the dead keloid is separating away from his face and is about to fall off). The neosporin will help to treat potential infection. Once the keloid falls off and a scab starts to form, I'll advise him to use aloe vera and castor oil, both of which have excellent healing properties.", "One full week and the keloid is dead. Cost incurred: $1 for a bag of tiny rubber bands (dollar store); $9 neosporin (drug store); $5 aloe vera gel (grocery or drug stores); $3 apple cider vinegar (grocery or drug stores); $1.50 castor oil (1 ounce, grocery or drug stores).", "Try this method if you are willing to endure the pain (which may or may not occur, and is different for each individual) of \"banding\" the keloid, if you are willing to be consistent in changing your bands and washing the keloid site daily (to avoid infection) if you are comfortable touching the keloid (regardless of how painful to the touch it may become during the course of subsequent days). You must be comfortable with the daily application of applying new rubber bands, applying apple cider vinegar (which will sting/can be slightly painful) and with daily cleaning of the wound site (dry blood/some fluid) once the keloid begins to separate.", "I had a keloid on my left arm due to tattoo removal, and after a year I started my treatment with steroids. I went to the doctor once a month for the injections. Fortunately it takes away the itching, the reddish color started to fade away, and the size gradually flattened, but I did not continue because I had side effects from the treatment.", "I'm relieved in a way to hear that I am not alone with keloids, though I feel I may be luckier than some who have very itchy and painful ones.", "I am 23 and developed a keloid on the back of my ear lobe as a result of a piercing when I was about 16. They are so frustrating to have, I have always had longer than normal hair to cover it (I am a guy) and get really self conscious about it. One of the annoying things is that I had my ears pierced when I was quite a bit younger and never had a problem, and I have also had tattoos and cuts, etc., which have caused no", "I did have some freezing done on it a while back but didn't seem to have an effect. I think this is generally more favorable in early keloids to stop growth.", "From what I have read, I am going to stay away from injections and definitely no surgery as, for most people, they seem to come back with a vengeance.", "I think I am going to try some tea tree oil and bio oil for a while first and see how this goes, but will keep you posted on how they go.", "I have had keloids all over my face for four years now. I feel so worried when I go out or meet people. Please help me with the best treatment.", "I'm 27 years old and have had keloids since I was 16. The ones that bother me the most are on my left jaw and my left earlobe (although I have several on my arm, shoulder and back from injections and bra strap friction).", "I had the ones on my face and jaw surgically removed and injected with Kenalog but they quickly grew back larger than the original scar. I am now undergoing cryotherapy (extremely painful and messy process--it's been eight weeks and three treatments and my keloids are oozing, bloody messes that must drain and scab over before one final treatment and eight more weeks of oozing and bleeding scars).", "I've decided to just live with the other keloids on my back, arms, and shoulders. Good luck everyone and God bless anyone going through this.", "I have a large keloid scar on my arm which I've had since I was six from a vaccine injection. I didn't notice it until I was about 12 when it was visibly larger. I tried steroid injections a few times, but it only came back larger. My problem is that I moved a few times over the years so I couldn't stick to one doctor. This time around, I'll be sure to follow the treatments religiously.", "It's a confidence killer and I've always been so ashamed of it. Sure people say to accept it, rah-rah-rah, but I don't want to! I want to be able to put on a sleeveless top and not feel self conscious about", "the ugly red thing on my arm. I always have to wear one shoulder tops/dresses and I can't even wear a bikini at the beach; I have to wear a bolero or a small throw over. It sounds like I'm whining and yeah, there are people with worse conditions/life threatening but God, why is my skin like this?", "I'm already developing another on the same arm from a pimple and also on my back, another pimple I think. I don't even know how it started. It just popped up and didn't go away. This time I'll be proactive and start treatment before it gets worse.", "I just bought a silicone gel sheet so I'll stick to this religiously for several months and see how it goes! Also, I have started applying tree tea oil and ordered some bio oil.", "I hope it works. I'm going to keep at it. I believe I'll see results, if it's the last thing I do.", "My husband suffers from keloid scars and is currently using a vitamin e oil regimin. So far the keloids appear softer and lighter in color. This has also worked wonders for the itchiness.", "I work for a plastic surgeon and have been introduced to a product called NewGel+. It is a cream to be used in conjunction with a patch. You use the patch for six hours a day. It is washable and reusable for up to a month. When you are not wearing the patch, you use the cream so you have 24 hours of coverage.", "I've been giving the samples to my patients and have had wonderful results. People are seeing results in as little as a week. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone with any type of scarring!", "I have numerous keloids on my chest, shoulders, back and neck. They start as cysts and just harden into keloids.", "I have tried putting a thick layer benzoyl peroxide with a silicone pad on the keloid as it is forming, which seems to keep them from blowing over too much. Benzoyl peroxide also helps the top layers peel and \"bleaches\" the color of the keloid. Good luck everybody.", "Possible help. This procedure was recorded on a local Houston new station. Look up Dr Canaan Harris, Houston, Keloid removal.", "There is also a video. I'd also like to add that I have no affiliation with the doctor at this time, but I have been searching for two years for a solution to my post operative scar. Although it's not a keloid, I have been searching for something to greatly improve the appearance. I am praying and eagerly seeking a solution.", "I have a keloid scar, about 13 cm. It's horrible. I am 20 years old, and it seems that this scar is affecting my whole life. There is no morning I wake up and do not think about this scar. If I get any results after injecting it with kenalog, I will post them.", "i have had keloids removed twice from my left earlobe, but didn't follow up on my kenalog treatment for the first surgery. I went through the kenalog treatment for the second treatment. I now feel a lump or bump on the same ear and am wondering if it's growing back and what to do if its a keloid again.", "I really feel for anyone who has a keloid.I have one on my neck just above my collarbone where my thyroid was taken out. It drives me mad sometimes. I have had numerous treatments: steroid injections-really, really painful and minimal effects, Dermatix cream-which help a bit but was too sticky and drew attention to it because it's shiny and numerous other creams.", "People stare at it a lot, but to be honest, I'm past caring. The thing that affects me the most is the itching and stinging. Then sometimes I get these horrible needle-like, stinging shooting pains and it really hurts and all this over two years after the procedure was done.", "touch my scar because it makes it so irritated, itchy and stingy. I've noticed that it gets worse when I'm stressed too.", "The pharmacist has said that an antihistamine cream applied a couple of times a day can help so I'm going to give it a try. Also I'm trying Acriflex skin cooling gel which cools and soothes red and irritated skin -- also because is has an 'osmosis' technology in it that draws water to the skin which hydrates it. This also promotes natural skin repair. It's worth a try any way.", "My husband has multiple keloid scars on his shoulder and chest area resulting from acne. He is currently using vitamin e oil on the keloids two or three times a day. So far, the keloids seem to have softened and become lighter in color. We've discovered there are many natural treatments that people are using with some success and we will try different ones, and hopefully one will work for From what I've read surgery seems to be a no go, chances are they would come back larger than ever.", "Hello, my husband is afflicted by keloid scars, having numerous on his chest and should areas. He is currently on a vitamin E oil regimen, applying to the keloids two to three times a day. So far the keloids have noticeably softened and become lighter in color. In addition the itchiness has drastically reduced.", "Can someone please help me out? I'm 22 years of age and I've had a keloid scar ever since I can remember. It's funny because I have no clue how I even got it. It's on my chest and I had steroid injections a couple of years ago, and surgery a year ago, but no luck there because it came back even larger, which is very annoying. It just lowers my self-esteem. I just need good advice as I'm thinking of going for a second operation including radio therapy first. That's what the doctor thinks I should try! Help, help, help!", "I have a keloid on my chest that got lighter and flatter over 20 years. Have a new one on my face, so I can't apply constant pressure. sigh. I know it won't go away, just want it to be less noticeable.", "Can dermatix gel remove a 15 year old keloid or scar? Let me know please because I'm suffering from those keloids. I have a swimming lesson next year and I got a keloid from my knee. Does dermatix gel work for this?", "I have a bump on my cheek next to my scar, and I think it may be a keloid. Though I tried different treatments, it never left but at least the keloid reduced in size for a while.", "Currently I'm trying contractubex gel, and it's good for improving scar appearances, and for the keloid it appears it only helps to hide it.", "I'm 31 now and I currently have roughly 30 keloids ranging in size from a pencil eraser to palm size. Most are on my back and shoulders but I also have them on my chest and above my pubic bone from two c-sections.", "I've tried it all: cryotherapy, kenalog 40, creams, silicone, laser removal and excision! While I have had some progress over the years, after time all of my scars have grown and as of today, I feel like my body is alive and against me. Right now, the stinging and pain that comes with these scars is driving me to my limits.", "us ( most of us are women, because the scars are more aggressive in us for some reason.) After reading all of your comments and stories, I feel better knowing we are fighting together in some way.", "Ladies, wear what you like and don’t hide behind your clothes. If we were men, scars would be considered cool and rites of passage into adulthood. Even if our faces, chests, backs, ears, stomachs and necks are scarred we are still exotic beauties in our own way!", "I don't know how much this will help some of you with larger keloids, but I thought I'd add my two cents. I had a keloid at the site of a body piercing (on the nape of my neck). It was really painful and itchy and would flare up any time anything touched the area.", "I started using tea tree oil on it every night (not diluted, so those with other sensitive skin issues should be careful) and following up with Neosporin. It cleared the keloid up in a matter of days, and though I can still tell where it was, it's nearly flat and the pain is gone. Good luck everyone!", "Not a lot of comments on cryotherapy? I had a stubborn keloid rather big (elongated horizontal about 3/4 of inch or an inch) and raised. A doctor pierced horizontally under the keloid with a relatively wide needle (if I'm not wrong, the top skin is not the problem; it is under the skin) and passed through it liquid nitrogen (so the nitrogen exited and was collected), just freezing and thus killing the tissue directly under it. This was performed on an older scar (which are harder to resolve).", "This, combined with steroid shots (kenalog), resolved the lumpiness and piercing sensation (making it flat). Color will not go away (it might improve with time). Please be aware it takes patience and", "The best way to deal with keloids is to know that you have the condition and be proactive. The sooner you get the injections the better the results. Steroid injections will most likely work over time. I heard laser improves color.", "I have a total of six keloids. I am a fair skinned female. The first thee were results of infected chickenpox pustules when I was 10. I have had pierced ears since I was five, but I wore heavy earrings in junior high school and tore one of my lobes that resulted in another keloid. At age 25, I cut my forearm on a fence. I had a mild infection and recall the cut taking a long time to heal. The last, and of course the largest of my collection I received five years from a Brown Recluse spider bite.", "Finally at age 38! Yes, even though, ugly as they are and how keloids have affected my self confidence, not to mention fashion statements I have made attempting to cover them up. I have learned to embrace the keloids because they are not going away! --SJB in SoCal", "My mom is 58 years old. She has had a keloid in the middle of her breasts since i was born, almost 33 years ago. Now that same keloid has developed into an area the size of my palm. Occasional infusions happen, usually 10-15 times in a year. We had tried injections twice and laser once, but all in vain.", "Everyone has discouraged us from surgery, since it may cause the keloid to double in size. My mom is so irritated nowadays since she complains that every second of her life she feels that someone is pricking her from inside which is so frustrating. Can someone suggest anything?", "Please pray for my mom. She says she won't live much. longer. I love my mom and don't want to lose her.", "I have a keloid scar on my chest when i was 10 years old. Now its almost one inch in length and .5 inch width. Kindly let me know the best treatment for this", "put crushed garlic over the keloid. i do it for 10 minutes a day, (it is hard, quite irritating and itchy) then used locoid cream after i noticed changes within two weeks. It's been five months now and it's nearly gone.", "As I read all the post I almost feel relieved to know that I'm not the only one in the world that is dealing with the itching, the ugliness, the inability to wear certain clothes and most of all the pain of my keloid(s).", "I have a large keloid on my back left shoulder and I don't even know where it came from. I wanted to get a tattoo of my children's birthdays but have been strongly advised against it. This problem limits us so much, and it seems most treatments are fruitless.", "At the end of the day, I guess I am thankful that although this may be a life altering issue, it is not a life ending issue. I will continue to pray for those in pain and turmoil and hopefully soon we'll all find a cure! Be blessed.", "I have keloids on both of my earlobes. Does anybody know what I can do to get rid of them?", "Does surgery + radiation therapy work? I am going for it but I'm a bit scared as I do not wish to have a bigger one coming back. The current one is around 4 inches long on my back. It's very painful ugly and disgusting.", "I've had keloids since I was 12. It started after I had chicken pox when I was 12. When I was in college I noticed when I have pimple and when it irritates it turns into a keloid.", "Now, I'm working and tried to have treatment on my keloids. I tried steroid injection, it's so painful and I can't take it any more. The result was, they became worse. I have keloids on my chest, at my back, on my arm and on my leg. Every time I looked at them, I feel so upset. And I'm so tired of choosing the clothes I wear just to hide those.", "I've heard about tea tree oil, is it good for curing keloids? Can anyone recommend another treatment for keloid except injections? Thank you so much!", "I have had keloids on my chest. The first treatment was surgical excision by plastic surgeon in 1984. the result was that it came back bigger.", "A second surgery by a dermatologist in 1993, where the techniques used were dermabrasion, layered removal of the keloid followed by a series of steroid injection. I got no relief and keloids came back on multiple sites.", "I had a dermatologist recommended combination of steroid and anti-neoplastic agent, but I declined treatment and am currently using Cordran tape (Flurandrenolide tape). It helps control stinging pain and itchiness.", "The keloids still occasionally get infected and purulent exudate, along with a cheesy, smelly exudate is a yearly occurrence. Very frustrating indeed. I just have to increase my personal pain threshold and accept that there is no cure for it and we have to just live with it. Hope this helps.", "I had keloids on my ear lobes after ear piercings. They got larger over about four years and finally I had them surgically removed. They returned and kenalog steroid injections eventually successfully got rid of them for good. Stick with the steroid injections, they did work for me but took significantly longer than the doctors expected.", "I now have another keloid on a subsequent ear piercing (silly decision) which I am having injected again. I have had to keep insisting that the doctor continues the injections as i know they work eventually but the doctor is keen to give up. Don't give up too soon - my first keloids took 7 or 8 injections about six weeks apart, so it took almost a year in total. Stick with it.", "I'm 48 and have suffered with Keloids for over 26 years on my back, chest, shoulder and more recently my face. I have tried nearly all of the above except surgery.", "Haelan tape seems to work the best, It slowly softens and flattens takes approx 18 months to do the job. However it didn't work on my face. I've been offered surgery but am nervous. Has anyone had any success? did the follow up injections affect your complexion.", "I'm 37 and I've had Keloid scars since I was 14. The first one, on my shoulder developed a year after a vaccination.I tried removing it only to make matters worse, it not only became bigger surgery after surgery and cortisone shots after cortisone shots, but it is still growing.", "I've also tried applying pressure wearing elastic bands and creams, but it is a difficult area to apply constant pressure. I've also had a breast implant surgery and only one of the scars became a keloid. The other didn't because the bra-elastic makes excellent pressure on it. So, pressure is a definite solution, the thing is that it has to be very precise. I've also tried radiation (no results for me) and I have a light (not white) complexion. If I ever find a solution to them I'll let you know.", "Thank you to all the people who have posted advice. It made me quite sad to read the other posts because I know what it is like to be desperate for a cure for keloids and how painful they can be both physically and emotionally.", "When I was 19 years old, five small keloid scars appeared on my chest. I saw a dermatologist and had injections of Kenacort A10 which reduced them but did not get rid of them completely.", "Over the years, they increased in size and the two largest scars fused into one big scar. I saw a new dermatologist who was surprised that I developed scars on my chest despite having no problems with the giant tattoo", "She gave me regular injections of Kenacort A40 but after almost two years had no success in reducing them. They became flatter but also larger in area and now have red capillaries on the edges which make them look worse. The only upside is they are no longer give me stinging pain (although they are still sensitive to pressure). The dermatologist conceded defeat, and suggested surgery.", "Rather than try surgery that has a high probability of making things worse, I've been giving Dermatix silica gel a try. After wearing it continuously for eight months I can't tell if the gel has made any difference- they are still increasing in size.", "In hindsight, I'm not sure if the first dermatologist I saw had a better injection technique or if the second dermatologist had less success because older scars are apparently more dense and therefore more difficult to inject.", "I had a c-section at my bikini line to deliver my son april 2010. I am now ready to lose this belly fat I have. I am completely healed and now my scar has came up some. It's out like a keloid. Its kind of small but I am still concerned about it.", "I plan to have a flat stomach by the summer with a little work. I want to get one of those smooth weighted hula hoops to work out with for a few months.", "My question is, if I have a keloid on my bikini line will it be safe for me to hula hoop? Will that make it bigger?", "Has anyone had surgical excision and radiation therapy as a treatment for keloids? I've tried everything else, and have a stubborn keloid on my shoulder from having a mole removed years ago. I have surgery scheduled in a couple weeks, and they're going to treat it with radiation afterward. I was wondering what others' results were before I go through with this.", "Pressure clip worked well on a keloid on my ear. I tried infections which were very painful but I am happy to report that I am Keloid free on my ear. My serious problem though is a keloid on my chest.", "It has resisted injection and I even had it surgically removed only to have it return and is even now larger than before. I've visited a Plastic Surgeon who was quite frank in telling me they are quite difficult to treat and cannot promise me it will not return.", "I'm going to have surgery in a week for the keloids i have one both of my earlobes. the doctor suggested I get pressured earrings. sadly i can't afford them. are they very necessary?", "i could really use some advice on these scars on my chest. there is nothing like the pain i deal with day to day.", "i am 26 and have keloid scar on my chest for years. I have tried creams, injections and had surgery but nothing seems to work. Does anyone know of a treatment that can get rid of it permanently?", "I'm 24 now and I've had a keloid on my shoulder since age of 11. I've visited quite number of dermatologists none with satisfactory results.", "Laser removal: biggest success ever! Reduced it a lot. The healing process however, comes with a number of inconveniences. It's a nasty burn wound.", "Exchange all your experiences so that we make it through together. All united we know and can more than we know separately. Sorry for my english.", "I have had a bump where I had my nose pierced for almost 3 years. Recently I heard that iodine could flatten and improve the appearance of keloid scars so I started applying it to the scar twice and sometimes three times a day and it is working (it has been less than two weeks so far). It stings a bit and there is tons of peeling, but totally worth it in my opinion.", "I'm 18 and have two keloid scars on on my lower back (I was 5), and one on my arm(When I was 11). I hate them. I refuse to go swimming or wear any short sleeved tops. Can anyone recommend a painless way of getting rid of them? --", "I also had keloids on my ear lobes(after piercing) for 22 years of my life. It was painful and miserable. I tried all kinds of treatments, from creams to cortisone shots, to surgery. But for me the thing that worked was homeopathic medication. I took it along with the cortisone shots, it worked great, slow but definitely worth the wait.", "They completely disappeared and there is no evidence I ever had them. Now, (12 years later) I have a huge scar on my back from surgery and have been trying to get rid of it. I tried to contact the doctor who treated me then, sad to know he is not there anymore. But I still have hope, and will surely let you know if I do find out more.", "i have had keloid scars for 15 years. Pressure patches do not work, and creams, even the strongest ones take so long, if they ever make a difference. you just become discouraged.", "For me, the best treatment has been the steroid injections, but they sometimes seem to flatten and then start to itch and come back, and you will have to treat every single area where the keloid grows different.", "Some will require more steroids, some less. I am going to remove them with surgery and have radiation together with steroid injections in hopes of having better results.", "I have keloid scar, thin scars, all over my chest and shoulder (back area). I researched online for a full month and decide to go with the silicon gel sheet method for the gel doesn't work for me. For the three weeks that I had the sheet on for 24/7 (even in the shower), I have noticed a slight color change from red to purplish.", "Also, I have noticed flattening of the scars and a smoother surface, although I do massage them regularly with with the sheet.", "If you don't know where to start, start with a silicon gel sheet. However, some have reported being unsuccessful with these silicon gel sheets.", "Just remember to wear it 24/7 for optimal result and from four to six months to see desirable results. - Arisa, girl from California where bikinis matter.", "I am 19 years old. I have six to seven keloids on my chest. It looks so bad and I'm very upset. I have been treating for it for five or six years but no change. It's increasing day by day. i want to know how keloids can be reduced.", "I've had a keloid on my earlobe since it was pierced when I was a child and eventually it was removed through surgery and a kenalog steroid injection, which had worked great.", "Recently, i had a huge cut on my leg and a keloid rapidly formed, but the surgeon prescribed dermatix - a steroid cream which is slow to work but very effective especially if used about three times a day.", "There was kenacomb cream by prescription but if it's not working for you, try dermatix. Both are very strong steroids available by prescription only. Good luck my friends.", "i had several keloids on my body and face for the last five years. i started to take collagen supplements for my acne scars since last year, but then i noticed that my keloids started to shrink and fading and some of them are already gone for good! i don't know how to explain this but it's worth the try. i am still consuming the collagen supplement once a day.", "I am 28 years old and have had keloids since I was 11. I recently started getting steroid injections and have seen improvement. It's a slow process because you can only get a little bit injected each time and it takes awhile for the scars to start to fade, but it seems to be working. It's worth going to speak to a dermatologist about.", "I have had several treatments for them, including laser, steroids injected, patches, but nothing worked. They are very big and seems growing every day.", "My complexion is light brown (east Indian). I have seen so many dermatologists in the world and it seems no on can help get rid of these keloids.", "Please anyone, help me. I really am very, very sick of keloids. I sometimes don't even feel like living when I suffer so much pain from it.", "I'm a pianist and honestly, I would want nice clear hands with no keloids, but keloids keep tending to grow on top of my hand after all the dreadful cuts and wounds. Please heal me. I don't feel good. please.", "I had 18 skin tags removed in February, but i have developed keloid scars. please give me info what the fastest cure is. I have experienced itching and redness on each scar and it also rises when it is hot. i use sunblock everyday.", "The dermatologist prescribed Cicative skin repair fluid that must be rubbed on the scars only. Please advise if there is another solution. Kind regards, June", "i had a keloid scar after i got my ear pierced. i had four surgeries to remove it but it still came back and steroids and a pressure plate didn't stop it from reforming. After the last surgery i had radiation therapy and it has done the trick. i highly recommend radiation therapy as it is the best way to get rid of keloid scars.", "One of our editors will review your suggestion and make changes if warranted. Note that depending on the number of suggestions we receive, this can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Thank you for helping to improve wiseGEEK!" ] }, "parsed_md": "What is the Best Keloid Scar Treatment? (with pictures)\n\nwiseGEEK clear answers for common questions\n\nFeedback About wiseGEEK\n\nCategory:\n\nMedicine\n\n▼\n\n \n\n * Medicine\n * Health\n * Fitness\n * Anatomy\n * Science\n * Food\n * Technology\n * Internet\n * Business\n * Education\n * Beauty\n * Language\n * Miscellaneous\n * Industry\n * Crafts\n * Cars\n * Home\n * Finance\n * Fashion\n * Art\n * United States\n * Environment\n * Travel\n * History\n * People\n * World\n * Law\n * Hobbies\n\n# What is the Best Keloid Scar Treatment?\n\n * ### Keloid scars can be treated through steroid injections into the skin around the keloid.\n\n * ### Tea tree oil may be able to reduce the size of keloids.\n\n * ### Keloid scars may be removed during surgery using a scalpel.\n\n * ### Laser surgery can be used for keloid scar treatment.\n\n * ### Keloid scars are formed after excess tissue buildup following trauma to the skin.\n\nView slideshow of images above\n\nWatch the Did-You-Know slideshow\n\nFollow @wiseGEEK\n\nArticle Details\n\n * Originally Written By: Haven Esme\n * Revised By: Andrew Jones\n * Edited By: C. Wilborn\n * Last Modified Date: 26 May 2018\n * Copyright Protected: 2003-2018 Conjecture Corporation\n\nFree Widgets for your Site/Blog\n\nDid You Know?\n\nAlthough all hummingbirds are native to the Western Hemisphere, only 5% of\nspecies spend much time north of Mexico. more...\n\nget widget \n \n--- \n \nThis Day in History\n\nJune 8 , 1968 : Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassin was captured. more...\n\nget widget \n \n--- \n \nSubscribe to wiseGEEK\n\nLearn something new every day More Info... by email\n\nwiseGEEK Slideshows\n\n * ### Adorable animal families that will make you \"aww\"\n\n * ### These 10 facts about space will blow your mind\n\n * ### 10 hilariously insightful foreign words\n\n * ### Top 10 unbelievable historical concurrencies\n\n * ### These 10 animal facts will amaze you\n\n * ### Top 10 amazing movie makeup transformations\n\n * ### Can you see through these real-life optical illusions?\n\n * ### You won't believe these 10 facts about people\n\n * ### Top 10 facts about the world\n\n * ### 10 most extreme places on Earth\n\nKeloid scar treatment can be extremely difficult, as there is no single\napproach that works in all cases. Methods of keloid scar treatment a doctor\nmay attempt include steroids, surgery, and radiation. For some patients, none\nof these methods work, and effective treatment may simply not be possible.\n\n#### What Is a Keloid?\n\nA keloid is a scar that is caused by increased tissue formation after some\ntype of trauma to the skin. When the skin heals, there can be an\noverproduction of collagen to cover the injured area. Eventually, the excess\nof collagen builds up into an unsightly red or purplish mass, known as a\nkeloid scar. In addition to being unattractive, it can also itch severely or\neven be painful. Almost half of all people who experience this type of\nscarring do so on the earlobes as a reaction to piercing.\n\nKeloid scarring is hereditary, so those who have family members with keloids\nare more susceptible to scarring in a similar manner. People with darker skin\ntone are also more likely to develop them, although it is not known why.\n\n#### Steroid Treatments\n\nHealth care providers can inject steroid drugs into the skin around the keloid\nin an attempt to treat it. Although steroids have been successful in many\ncases, they do not work for everyone, and tend to work best on smaller scars.\nPatients with darker skin can suffer from tissue atrophy or hypopigmentation —\nthe loss of skin color — with this method. Keloid scar treatment using\nsteroids also requires the patient to visit a medical professional multiple\ntimes for injections of steroids like hydrocortizone or triamcinolone, which\nare given every two to three weeks.\n\n#### Surgery and Radiation Therapy\n\nExcision, the surgical removal of all the scar tissue with a scalpel and local\nanesthetic, is also a viable method of keloid scar treatment. Removing the\nscars in this way does not always work, however, and in some cases, the keloid\ngrows back later on. If this happens, there is a risk that it will be worse\nthan before. Surgical excision alone has an average success rate of 65%.\n\nIn order to increase this success rate, radiation can be used with surgery as\na last resort. In most cases, the area is treated with an external beam after\nsurgery, which can damage the cells and may help prevent them from forming\nanother keloid. Radiation is typically only used in cases where the scar is\ndisfiguring and strongly resistant to every other treatment. The additional\nrisk of cancer is a very important consideration before agreeing to this\napproach.\n\n#### Other Medical Options\n\nSome physicians prefer other treatment methods such as cryosurgery, which\ninvolves applying liquid nitrogen to the scar in order to destroy the abnormal\ntissue. As with excision, it is not unusual for the scar to eventually grow\nback later on; it also may cause it to darken in color. On the other end of\nthe spectrum, there has been some success with the use of lasers to decrease\nthe size of the keloid and improve its color. Another approach is interferon\nprotein injections, which tend to shrink the scars. All of these methods show\nsome promise, but there is not enough data to fully evaluate them, and\ninsurance policies are less likely to cover them.\n\n#### Homeopathic Treatments\n\nMany people claim to have had luck with homeopathic remedies such as topically\napplying tea tree oil or compounds rich in vitamin E. Silicone and compression\nbandages are said to be helpful in reducing the size of keloid scars, but are\nunlikely to get rid of them completely. There are also a number of treatment\nproducts that are sold over-the-counter and online, but few are strongly\nsupported by scientific studies.\n\n#### Untreatable Cases\n\nEven in the best of cases, treating keloid scarring can be a slow and\nfrustrating experience. New treatments are constantly in development, but\nthere are no definitive cure-alls currently available. When treating keloids,\ndoctors often hesitate to use surgery, because of the chance of re-occurrence.\nIndeed, if a person is highly susceptible to experiencing keloids, as some\ntend to be, then the best treatment may be to not treat the area at all.\n\nAd\n\n## You might also Like\n\n## Recommended\n\n## Related wiseGEEK Articles\n\nWhat Is a Keloid Injection?\n\nWhat Is a Tattoo Keloid?\n\nWhat Are the Different Methods of Scar Tissue Removal?\n\nWhat Are Saline Injections?\n\nWhat Are the Best Methods for Reducing Scar Tissue?\n\nHow do I get Rid of Keloids?\n\nWhat Causes Keloids on the Ear?\n\nAd\n\n## Discuss this Article\n\nanon992819 Post 106\|\n\nI used Mudscupper's Bump Free on my nose keloid, hypertrophic scar or whatever\nthey are called, I just call them piercing bumps. Anyway the stuff worked\nreally well. I applied it a few times a day and the bumps were gone about 10\ndays later. \n \n---\|--- \nanon991053 Post 105\|\n\nI'm 23, and I have about six keloids that I am currently getting treatment\nfor. I had probably over 10 injections done on each of my keloids. I have two\non the left side of my jaw, one on the right side and three on my left\nshoulder. They all came from acne. I've already tried gel and pads but neither\nseem to work. The silicon pad would soften it, but after a few hours not\nwearing it, it would get back to the original scar. The steroids seem to be\nthe only thing to temporarily work. It flattens out the scars, but only for\nabout three or four weeks, and then it'll start growing. Although the keloids\nare so\n\nmuch flatter than what they were before I started getting injections, they're\nstill there, and are continuing to grow. The injections greatly reduced the\nitchiness of the keloid. Each injection treatment is about $130, $85 if I only\nwant to do the ones on my face. Spending $130 for a month of relief might be\nworth it for some people. I don't know if insurance will cover the injections.\n\nMy keloids are there, but not that noticeable anymore unless you get close to\nmy face. I wish it can stay like this but I know it'll keep growing unless I\nfind a definite treatment. It saddens me because I know that most likely I\nwill never find a treatment for it, mainly the ones on my jawline. There's not\na minute goes by that I don't think about them. The only treatment that is\nworking is the injections but they are only temporary. As of right now,\nthey're worth it to me and if I have to get them every month for the rest of\nmy life then I'll do it to keep my scars from growing.\n\nKeloids are a problem, but at the end of the day, I'm thankful that I am\nhealthy, have a loving girlfriend who understands me and my keloid problems\nand say that even if my keloids gets really really big she wouldn't think any\ndifferent of me; I can't really ask for much more. I guess there could be one\ngood side effect to having a keloid, as it definitely humbled me a lot. It\nmakes me more understanding of people's problems. Whenever I see people with\nkeloids, it definitely saddens me. I just want to come up to them and ask\nabout it but that would be really rude.\n\nI really hope one day that there is a definite treatment. I'm still\nresearching about surgery but as of right now it's too risky to even think\nabout it. If I ever have any updates on working treatments I'll definitely let\nyou guys know.\n\nview entire post \n \nroymksh23 Post 104\|\n\nI have had a keloid on my right below shoulder that's about 2.5 inches as a\nresult of vaccination when I was in grade 1. Yes, my keloid is itching and\nstinging, especially when the weather is changing. The only thing that annoyed\nme when the itching and stinging is running through it. I did not use anything\nto cure it since its not growing quickly but if the science and medicine\ndiscover a really 100 percent cure for keloids, I will go with it. As of now,\nI'll just forget it since it's not worse, I just prayed to God to heal the\nitchiness and stinging underneath the keloided skin. \n \nanon986546 Post 102\|\n\nI had a keloid scar in the middle of chest which extent to 15c.m vertically\nafter ASD surgery in 1988 suffering from keloid scar for 26 years. Can anybody\nplease help me in curing it better? \n \nanon985759 Post 101\|\n\nI had a keloid as a result of a pimple on my chest. I've had it for over\ntwenty years and it still itches from time to time. It really affected me for\na long time, my self-esteem was bad and my girlfriend told me it looked ugly,\nshe seemed as upset as I was. My situation though is different than most. I\ncut it out myself but it came back. The tissue under it became necrotic. Over\ntime it reduced somewhat but I'm thinking about trying tea tree oil. The\nproblem is that the homepathic remedies take so long. Why can't science spend\nmore time and money on treating this terrible problem rather than on the\nmilitary death machines? \n \nanon981728 Post 100\|\n\nI have had keloids and hypertrophic scars completely disappear with high doses\nof Serrapeptase. I don't represent any MLM or webstore. The product I use is\ncalled Serra Rx80 from a company called biomediclabs because they offer a pure\nproduct with no fillers. My surgical scars disappeared into flat lines over\nthe course of two years, which is remarkable, considering I'd had steroid\ninjections and additional surgery to remove them.\n\nYou can purchase from them or find your own source. I've tried many different\nbrands over the years but none have compared to Serra. I could actually feel\nthe difference in the products. \n \nanon976999 Post 99\|\n\nI'm 33 year old African American male and I have a keloid scar on my scalp.\nPretty much in the center of the back of my head. I had the steroid treatments\nand that didn't work for me. I also had surgery to remove it, but it came\nback. Any ideas on what I can to do to at least make it smaller? It's the size\nof a quarter. Thanks. \n \nanon972614 Post 98\|\n\nI have keloids on my forearm for the past 15 months. I thought it was SSC at\nfirst, but after the biopsy I know they're keloids.\n\nSo I've tried nearly everything to beat this and can tell you for me some\nthings that work or help.\n\nFirst, eliminate new formations that start like a pimple. Get organic\nturpentine and smother it many times per day. This will kill the new formation\nwithin a few days. Don't get the cheap stuff; it must be pure, such as Diamond\nForrest. Also, this organic turpentine is very helpful for small to moderate\nsized keloids. Start small and work the dose up as you see your body adapt\nover time they reduce to almost nothing -- at least mine have that I tested\nthem on.\n\nI will be trying a process that I believe may totally eliminate them no matter\nwhat the size. I will update if it is successful. \n \nanon965798 Post 97\|\n\nI'm 28 years old and have keloid scars on both ears agai. A surgery was\ncarried out nine years ago, on both ears to remove the keloids. Cortisone\ninjection sessions were also carried out after the surgery, for a period of\none year. The keloids have started growing back again, after being surgically\nremoved.\n\nI was told by a surgeon that, once the scar had been excised and injected\nbefore, my best option was maybe re-injecting them again on a monthly basis\nuntil the keloid subsides. \n \nanon945443 Post 94\|\n\nIn the past I had injections, but they worsened the situation in my case.\nPimples increased and turned into keloids over time. After using roaccutane\nfor a period of time, I was able to get rid of the pimples but the keloids\nwere still there, and they were itchy as hell other than well, being gross.\n\nThen, a surgeon suggested the silicon gel sheets. For the last three or four\nyears, I have been using epiderm silicon gel sheets for the large and small\nkeloids on my chest. It works but it takes time. Itching is completely gone as\nwell. They do not go back to being normal, but they are more flat and their\ncolor is close to skin\n\ntone. I will use them for about six months as well to make sure they do not\never come back. I'm using them less and less during a day. I started using\nthem 23 hours a day, and now it's more like 20 hours. My plan is to reduce it\nto 12 hours a day, then I will completely drop using them.\n\nLastly, I have heard a different treatment based on ice called ice therapy.\nDid anyone ever try it? Any successful results? I want to take it to\ncompletely erase every trace of the keloids but I'm scared that they might pop\nup again. Stay positive!\n\nview entire post \n \nanon944233 Post 93\|\n\nAbout a month ago, I successfully got rid of a keloid scar on my chest, which\nI had for three years and I'm so excited about it, I have to post somewhere in\ncase it helps anyone else. It had been there for three years. It was in such a\nprominent position -- on my cleavage. The scar was small but it was growing\nand I began to research treatments.\n\nI was very discouraged to see that little could be done, any results are very\nminor, very expensive, and apparently, extremely painful, too. I was upset,\nand was finally reading about the ingredients of the top scar creams, and\nlooking at a few scientific journal papers on tests, trying to decide\n\nwhich cream to buy when I noticed that the ingredient that did seem to be\neffective was the active ingredient in this super-cheap, super available\nantiseptic cream we use here in Australia (you probably have it in the US\nthough) called \"Savlon\" cream. However, you commonly use it to clean wounds,\nstop rashes etc., not for healed scars. I used it as you would Mederma or\nsimilar, applying it a few times a day and one month later the keloid was\ngone.\n\nIt first changed color, deepened in color actually, then it contracted\nslightly, then it flattened and continued to flatten. At first, it was hard to\ntell if I was imagining it but now the site is totally flat, and almost\ninvisible. The discoloration is almost gone and it has been a matter of weeks.\nI think the ingredient \"Cetrimide\" is the effective agent, along with the\nsoothing action of the rest of the ingredients, because what I noticed in the\nmedical tests was that the problem with this type of scarring is the skin's\noverreaction and reactivity. It is trying to heal too much and over-producing\ncollagen, so a large part of the reason this worked, I think, is it stops the\nirritation, and stops the reactivity of the skin as in an allergic reaction.\n\nCentrimide promotes the healing -- the skin's natural healing process -- and\nit calms the skin down enough to do it’s thing instead of increasing the\ninjury. You'll notice immediately after applying that the irritation - the\nitching - is halted and the color of the scar and surrounding area 'calms'.\n\nWell, to my surprise, when I kept going with it a few times a day (so that\nit’s continually almost moist or really continually 'soothed') it allows the\nscar to heal which is what the keloid scar was trying to do all along. But,\njust as a normal wound would increase if you scratched it constantly, the\nirritation makes the keloid area overreact. And the chest area seems very\nprone to this overreaction. The skin there, particularly between the breasts,\nis very fine and sensitive. I totally recommend people try this simple, very\ncheap cream. It worked wonders for me.\n\nI think a larger scar would, of course, take longer, but without the problems\nof injections and surgery (I think the steroid injections work in the same\nway). It stops the skin’s reactivity with the action of the cortisone (they\nuse cortisone to stop rashes too, which I found equally unsatisfactory, an\nimmediate stoppage yes, but not a solution). But Savlon cream is way cheaper,\nless painful and permanent, and the scar heals beautifully without visible\nmarking.\n\nEvery household here has this stuff because it’s known to be so great for\nwounds and for so many things: bites, rashes, infection, etc., but no one has\never advised its use in treating already healed scars and wound sites, but it\nworks amazingly well. Please try it before considering painful and costly\nsurgery, I beg you. Give it a month and see if your scar is affected. I\nbelieve the other creams work in the same way, especially the silicone based\nones, by preventing irritation and calming the skin to heal over properly\ninstead of going hyperactive. But this one, I suspect, is more effective,\nworks faster, is cheap, smells nice, not inconvenient to use on the chest or\nface as is perhaps the case with the silicone strips.\n\nRegarding guys and keloids on the back, I think the salt in sweat (which may\nbe why it occurs on the chest area too) and the irritation of your shirt or\nrubbing of any clothing slows healing and makes the problem worse. It’s\nimportant to prevent irritation or rubbing or sweat build-up, so shower often\nif you sweat a lot, apply the Savlon cream liberally and wear loose, thin,\nsoft cotton. You should see massive results within three months.\n\nI'd be interested if anyone else tries this cream and gets the same results.\nGood luck. I know how debilitating and distracting this problem can be.\n\nview entire post \n \nanon925725 Post 92\|\n\nI have used The Black Paste for almost four years. In fact, I use it every\nnight. My keloid on my jaw is much thinner. But it's still there. \n \nanon360119 Post 91\|\n\nEveryone should look into Lugol's iodine. You're not going to see immediate\nresults; it can take month or years to see improvement. Some take it\ninternally or paint it on the keloid externally. \n \nanon355056 Post 90\|\n\nI'm Asian and have a keloid scar at the back of my left hand, which I got from\na bruise about 10 years ago. Initially, I did not care much about it, but now\nI'm like 20 years old, and it actually affects my self-esteem and I feel self-\nconscious about it.\n\nI always wear long sleeves to conceal it, but it keeps on growing and is red\nin color, and very noticeable. I started getting steroid injections last\nmonth, and it was painful, especially the side effects of it being very\npainful and throbbing for a couple of hours (depends on individual). I find it\nbearable, so I went for the second treatment and the pain got worse and now\n\n, the skin area around the keloid scar is swelling (this did not happen after\nthe first treatment).\n\nThe dermatologist said that in some cases, the keloid flattens and vanishes\nfor good, but for some other cases, it will come back, so there is no\nguarantee.\n\nAfter reading through all of the comments, I'm having second thoughts on\nwhether to continue for these steroid injections, considering the pain and\nall. I'll probably try something else for a couple of months before deciding\non the next steroid injection.\n\nI am quite interested in post 8 that mentioned collagen because I happen to\nknow something about a very good collagen, so I guess I'll try the collagen\nand see what happens next.\n\nI'll post about it if there's any improvement. All the best, people!\n\nview entire post \n \nanon351850 Post 87\|\n\nI am a researcher studying keloids and trying to develop better treatments.\nReading all your posts I feel sad, but at the same time re-energized. Hang in\nthere! Please know that there are scientists and doctors who are working hard\nto find a way to make your lives better. \n \nanon348107 Post 86\|\n\nI've seen a lot of negative experiences, but I went the surgery route. I had\nquite a few on my lower abdomen and one on my right earlobe and left shoulder.\nTo keep it short, I had surgery and had them cut off and the sites were\ninjected with steroids after. I was given silicone pads for them afterward.\n\nThe one on my ear is completely gone. The one on my arm started to grow back,\nbut stopped, so it's flat. Better than the bean that used to be there. And the\nmultiple ones on my lower abdomen are gone. Only two grew back pretty huge,\nbut that's much better than the numerous ones I had. It takes time, but it's\nnot all bad. I'm more or less happy with the results. Stay positive. \n \nanon346248 Post 85\|\n\nI don't know how to feel after reading all the comments here on keloids. I\nhave over 30 keloids, which all started as pimples, since I was 17. I am now\n37 years old and in pain because of it. They sting, itch so bad and are\npainful.\n\nI went to a dermatologist 15 years ago and I was given a steroid injection and\nsilicone pads which obviously didn't help at all. I stopped seeing the\ndermatologist because I saw no improvement at all. Before I was like, it's OK\nsince it is all hidden. The only problem is I cannot wear anything I want\nbecause of these keloids that can be seen unless I am fully covered. My\nconfidence\n\nis gone, I became very aloof with people, I avoid being too close to people,\navoiding physical contact because I am afraid they will know about or see my\nkeloids.\n\nI don't know where to go. Who is the best plastic surgeon who specializes in\ncases like this one? It is so painful, especially now that I have two kids\nwhose ages are 2 and 1. I hurt every time they bump into me.\n\nPlease let me know of any plastic surgeon who can help me with my problem.\n--sundae_gurl12\n\nview entire post \n \nanon334715 Post 83\|\n\nI will tell you all that I healed an old reddish scar with lavender tea\n(drinking one or two cups per day, for five months), and now I'm starting to\nheal even an older one that I have in my shoulder from a vaccine done in my\nchildhood (I'm now 30). This tea is nice to drink. It only requires\npersistence, and it has a lot of other health benefits. I mention that the\nscar I had is not visible anymore. I was about 8 years old, and it was not a\nkeloid, but hypertrophic and red. I wish fast healing for all of you! \n \nanon333193 Post 82\|\n\nI hate myself for having a keloid scar. I tried steroid injections, but it\ndidn't work out for me. Soon maybe I'll try surgery, but I'm scared it might\ngrow bigger. I may get a tattoo on top of my keloid to conceal my keloid, but\nthe keloid appears swollen, but not noticeable. It's nice, but I still want my\nkeloid scar to be removed. I hate keloids too. I wish surgery could help the\nkeloids be gone for good, because sometimes, it's very itchy and painful and I\ncan't help but scratch it. Anyway, please pray for all of us to get rid of our\nkeloid scars, and that surgery will work out for all of us. Good luck guys!\nGod bless. Oops. By the way, I'm Asian. \n \nanon330959 Post 81\|\n\nI have two on my chest, and what might be a third one. I have many of them on\nmy back mostly shoulder blades. I started getting them in my mid twenties. It\nstarted with one on my chest right in between but slightly above my breast. I\nwas sent to a doctor who saw it might be cancer then realized she needed to\nsend me to a dermatologist.\n\nI do not have any pain. My injections hurt worse than anything I have ever\nfelt before in my life and I have a piercing and tattoo, but I think the\ntattoo was more bearable than the injections. He did not give me the number\nmean solution until after he had\n\nalready given me the injections and told me to use it before I had the\ninjections next time. Most of mine are fairly small, about the size of a\npenny. Maybe eraser sized, but it did not seem to make much of a difference.\n\nI have been curious about trying different things but was not aware of what is\nout there. It makes me sad to know that there is no sure fire cure because I\nalready have scoliosis that is slightly noticeable so this does not exactly\nhelp with confidence levels. However I am happy to know that there are people\nwho have tried things that have helped and I think that I might try some of\nthe suggestions that I have seen posted here.\n\nview entire post \n \nanon324625 Post 80\|\n\nThe only keloid I have is from the smallpox vaccine that I got before I went\nto Iraq. I got steroid injections so it wouldn't look like a bean on my arm on\nmy wedding day in my dress. The scar got flat in a few months, and actually\nsunk in a bit. But six months later, the scar started to come back out and now\nis larger then before, and the steroids caused me to get dermatitis. Now I\ndon't know what to do, but there's a keloid that looks like a pinto bean on my\nshoulder. \n \nanon322318 Post 79\|\n\nThere doesn't seem to be a 100 percent effective treatment for keloid scars. I\nhave tried to narrow down the effective treatment with no success. \n \nanon321849 Post 77\|\n\nI too suffer from keloids om my back and on my chest in an area that is hard\nto cover without looking strange. I have tried what seems like most things\navailable out there, treatments such as five flu injections and gel sheeting\nhad no effect.\n\nI've tried tea tree oil and Vitamin E, but it is such a slow process and\nhonestly, in the application of the oils I could have been more regimented in\nconsistent use so I guess it was not a fair trial. Speaking of which, it's\nabout time someone does a study since there are so many of us who suffer from\nthis scarring and yet there is no understanding of why and how to\n\ntreat it.\n\nI healed well as a child, got my ears pierced, had chicken pox and second-\ndegree burns with no healing problems. Then, when I started spending less time\nin the sun, ate more sugar, exercised less and drank alcohol, etc., I can only\nassume these conditions give rise to the inflammation and I am suffering for\nthat lifestyle, so I am altering my diet to include supplements and super\nfoods.\n\nI've noticed that the iodine treatment thus far had the most obvious results,\ncoupled with a silicon gel, but being impatient I decided to get kenalog,\nwhich I put off because I walked out of treatment years before because of the\npain, but it turned out I just had a careless practitioner, unlike the one I\nsee now, who is really gentle.\n\nI'm on week two of the healing process, being massaged with pure, off the leaf\naloe vera gel and it's getting flatter, so fingers crossed!\n\nI'll update at week six, but at the end of the day, we are all made up of\ndifferent balances and requirements, so we respond differently to different\ntreatments, but I hope they find the common thread soon.\n\nview entire post \n \nanon318215 Post 75\|\n\nI am 46 years old, and suffered with Keloids since the age of three. I was in\na house fire and had third degree burns on my arms. That is where it all\nstarted. I started noticing that I did not heal well, and had keloid\nformations. Through the years, with major surgeries in the mix, and many other\nissues, it did become worse until I met a wonderful physician when I was in my\n30's who introduced me to some really good products you can use and also gave\nme steroid shots. I do however, suggest to stay clear of laser treatments. It\nmade mine worse.\n\nToday I still have keloids, but honestly, they look better than before. I\n\nwas able to get the pigment a lighter shade -- almost faded. The bumps and\ntexture of them are smoother and not as hard. they don't feel so much like a\nbruise anymore. I have also accepted the fact, compared to most people. I am\nlucky. They say scars tell a story.\n\nThis has been my routine for the past ten years and I do it faithfully every\nday. I use a product that is for scar treatment, such as Mederma or The Scar\nZone green tea and the list goes on.\n\nWhen you are getting ready for the day, after you shower, moisturize. Dry skin\nmakes wrinkles and does not help the healing process. Where you have keloids,\nput the scar treatment product on your fingertips, and rub and massage. That\nis what my doctor told me. Make sure if it does not contain a sunscreen, to\napply some if you will have sun exposure to that area that day. I also take\nTriple Omega 3's. I'm not sure if that helps, but I take it faithfully with\ngood vitamins daily, and people ask me what is the secret of my skin, even\nthough I scar easily.\n\nI feel that a good routine and making an effort daily, is the key to\nimprovement of your keloid issues. I know firsthand how it feels and if I can\nhelp one person feel half as good as I do from where I was in the past, it was\nworth posting this today.\n\nview entire post \n \nanon300127 Post 74\|\n\nI have a keloid on my hand, right above my pinky on my left hand. I feel so\nself-conscious about it. I'm a pianist and I'm embarrassed to play in case\nsomeone would see it. Someone please help me. I don't like wearing rings on my\nleft hand because of it. I need a miracle.\n\nI tried the apple cigar vinegar. Didn't work. All it did was irritate the skin\naround it and now my keloid seems even more irritated. I'm going to the\ndermatologist next week. Keep your fingers crossed. \n \nFlukie Post 73\|\n\nI had a laser treatment for my keloid which was on my chest. The first\ntreatment was good. It looked like a little sunburn spot and it was flat. Then\nI went for another treatment and it was nothing like the first time. This time\nmy skin peel of completely and it was deep. The laser was three times bigger\non my keloid. I suffered through that nasty thing for almost two weeks.\n\nWhen it healed, I noticed that it formed into another keloid. It looks even\nworse now. My dermatologist is out of the country and won't be back for\nanother month. I've been using nothing but scargel on it now. Anyone ever\ngotten a laser for their keloid? Did it turned out like mine? \n \nArt18 Post 72\|\n\nI am 24 years old. And due to self inflicted cuts with a blade, I have keloid\nscars. It was a stupid thing to do, but well, here I am. My scars are light\nbrown in color. Anybody know how to make them disappear? \n \nanon284045 Post 71\|\n\nI've had keloid scars on my chest and shoulders (primarily the left shoulder)\nafter having acne as a teenager. I'm 20 now and they have faded a little but\nare still pinkish and raised. I've tried a whole host of things.\n\nTea Tree oil: Appeared to give some immediate result but did end up just\nirritating the scar. If you have sensitive skin, then dilute it.\n\nLemon: Again some immediate softening of the skin but stings like hell.\n\nOrganic apple cider vinegar: I heard this breaks down the scar tissue because\nit's a weak acid. I found that this helped to flatten them a little but\nobviously the downside is that it stings and can irritate the surrounding\nskin.\n\nMassage\n\nwith oils (lavender, rosemary, olive oil). If you have a spare pair of hands\nto gently massage the scars, then you will see some results. I found it\nlightened the color and reduced the size slightly. However, you may find the\nscars appear worse before they get better; this is just the blood getting back\ninto the scar. In order for the scar to be broken down, you need to get\ncirculation into the scar again. This is the treatment I would recommend the\nmost. It's non-invasive and cheap.\n\nLavender oil has been used for years on scars, and coconut oil is also a good\nchoice but have a look online for yourself and create your own blend of oils.\nAlthough this treatment did help me, the oils can block the surrounding pores\nof the skin, which can cause breakouts which again can lead to new scars, but\nas long as you treat new cuts or spots with aloe vera gel, thyme tincture oil\nor even good old savlon cream, you should be all right. New research into\nthyme oil has shown it's great for killing bacteria and helping with\ninflammation which is essentially what a spot or a keloid scar is.\n\nI did recently go to a dermatologist who was very honest in saying that\nsteroid injections have mixed results. I decided against it because it's not\nworth the risk really, especially when it's not 100 percent effective or even\nclose to that.\n\nOn another note, I would also recommend changing your diet a bit. Try to avoid\nwheat flour, since wheat causes inflammation along with sugars. I know it's\nnot exactly the easiest thing to avoid, but diet plays a massive role in your\nskin ability to clean itself. Keep eating green leafy vegetables.\n\nview entire post \n \nanon281596 Post 70\|\n\nI have to agree with post 66. My son had a couple of keloids-- one on his knee\nand one on the back of his head. My son is a teenager, so the one on the back\nof his head has really affected his self-esteem. I did a lot of research and\ndiscovered no method is guaranteed.\n\nI ran across a video online featuring a young lady removing her keloid with a\ncouple of tiny black rubber bands. It wasn't that odd to me because I've known\npeople who have removed dog tails with rubber bands by cutting off the blood\ncirculation. Well, I decided to try the knee first to be on the safe side,\njust in case something\n\nwent wrong.\n\nNow the knee keloid was much bigger than the one on the back of his head, with\na much larger base (about the size of a silver dollar). We started at night. I\nwrapped two small black rubber bands at the base of the keloid (the base was\nslightly wider than the top of it). After about two hours, he was in a lot of\npain and he was begging me to take it off. I said no and gave him some pain\nmedication (which I should have done 30 minutes before applying the rubber\nbands). About a hour later the pain eased up and he went to sleep.\n\nThe next morning, I noticed it had swelled a little and was darker in color. I\ngave him more pain medication to stay ahead of the pain, wrapped it up so he\nwouldn't agitate it and sent him to school. By the time he came home it was\neven darker and it had shrunk! I applied rubbing alcohol and gave him more\nmedication (that was the last time he needed pain pills). After he took his\nshower that night, I applied more alcohol and he went to sleep.\n\nWe repeated the same routine the next day minus the medication. It was even\nsmaller when he got home. I took the rubber bands off that night and applied\nfresh ones. The next morning he said the rubber bands were pinching his\nsurrounding skin, so I told him to bend his knee a bit. Instead of bending it\na little to adjust it, he was bending his knee throughout the day! That was\nall bad. When he got home and we checked our progress we discovered the rubber\nbands had rolled more to the top of the keloid and the base had swelled back\nup. I removed the rubber bands and when I tried to apply a couple of more the\nskin came off (so gross) which made it impossible to attach another band. I\nwas so disappointed and a little nervous at the sight of it.\n\nI cleaned it with peroxide and alcohol and ran out to get neosporin and\ngauzes. When I got home it had dried up a little. I cleaned it again and\napplied the neosporin and covered it with a gauze (surprisingly he wasn't in\nany pain). By the next morning it had shrunk to an almost flat scab. Long\nstory short: we kept it cleaned and covered until it completely scabbed. We\nalways put alcohol on it to dry it out. It took about three to four weeks for\nthe scab to fall completely off. It never swelled, filled with pus or bled. My\nson's knee keloid is gone!\n\nNow he is begging me to do the one on the back of his head, which is the size\nof a penny with a smaller base. I know it will be easier to remove than the\nlarge one that was on his knee, but I'm just a little more nervous and\nconcerned since this one is on his head.\n\nWell, that's our story and rubber bands definitely work. They may be a little\npainful, but are worth it! I will keep everyone posted once I do the one on\nhis head. Good luck to everyone and remember, do not scratch them! It makes\nthem bigger.\n\nview entire post \n \nanon277881 Post 69\|\n\nI have a keloid just above my collar bone. I got it 20 years back as a result\nof scratching chicken pox. It's an itchy and painful one.\n\nI tried steroid injection, which was pretty painful, but the keloid came back\neven larger than before. Now after five years I'm using Hemming tape, and have\nbeen for the past two weeks, and things seem to be working. It has become soft\nand has started to flatten. I hope it works for me! I will post again after a\nfew months. Good luck to others. \n \nanon274777 Post 68\|\n\nMy keloid is located on the back of my left shoulder following a minor cut. I\nsuspect that because it was on a joint, that movement caused it to repeatedly\nsplit open and form a keloid.\n\nI had the keloid excised but it came back worse. Silicone pads do nothing. My\nmother is a physician and she has been using an IPL laser on it. After\nmultiple treatments, the scar is now the same color as the rest of the skin\n(but the texture is still different/shinier).\n\nI also spoke with a plastic surgeon who highly recommended massaging keloids\nscars (with a lot of pressure) for at least a half hour a day to break down\nthe tissue and make the scar flatter. \n \nanon273733 Post 67\|\n\nI am 35 years old and I have over 20 keloids on my body: legs, back, chest,\nshoulders, face, arm. I was fine with them until the past few months, when new\nones started to form (from pimples), and they are getting larger. I could deal\nwith the old keloids, but these new ones are too many for me to handle.\n\nI am going to see a plastic surgeon in a week for a consultation. I found him\nwhile doing a search for keloid removal on the internet. Look up Dr. Oleh\nSlupchynksyj; he is a plastic surgeon in NY/NJ. He has a website that shows\nbefore and after photos of patients with keloid removal. It is also important\nto note that those patients had post-op radiation treatment after the\nexcision.\n\nI will let you know how the consultation goes. \n \nanon270762 Post 66\|\n\nMy son had surgery to remove a cholesteatoma from his left ear. Afterward, a\n\"line\" keloids formed the entire length of the surgical site (which was OK\nbecause it was mostly hidden behind his ear). However, another larger keloid\nstarted growing in front of his ear along side the bottom of his sideburns. It\nwas extremely noticeable on his face when anyone would look at him.\n\nIn the past 1 1/2 years, the facial/hairline keloid started getting larger and\nlarger. His surgeon recommended steroid injections, but because he was 3,000\nmiles away at college, he had no way to follow up for the regular steroid\ntreatments with his doctor, and he refused to see someone new and\n\nwhere he had no prior medical relationship. He had received several steroid\ninjections (extremely painful) prior to him leaving for college, but by the\ntime he returned home for Thanksgiving, his keloid had doubled in size. He\nreturned home for the summer two weeks ago. His facial keloid was very\nprominent, and looked to have grown very much in the past several months since\nhis last visit home. His was the size of a nickel plus, but it was extremely\nwide (it almost looked like it would burst because it was so full in its\nappearance). It was receiving a healthy blood supply, and clearly looked as\nthough it would only continue to grow larger.\n\nI began to do some research on the Internet. There are no guarantees for any\nof the procedures the medical professionals suggest, so I suggested to him\nthat he take matters into his own hands! What a let down to think that you'll\ncontinue to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars and your keloids may grown\nback even larger than before. How horrible!\n\nWe tied two small (tiny) hair rubber bands (doubled for tighter fit) to the\nbase of the keloid a week ago, and removed the bands daily, washing the keloid\nwith soap and water, and then applying apple cider vinegar (to dry the\nexterior of the keloid) before promptly placing new rubber bands back onto the\nbase of the keloid. He did this daily. The bands are to \"cut the blood supply\"\nto the keloid, and the apple cider vinegar is to try and help to dry out the\nkeloid skin cells.\n\nThe first day, he (my son) had some pain (but not significant). As for the\nkeloid's appearance: The keloid began to turn somewhat \"red\" by day one. On\nday two (after soap and water, new bands for tightening, and the apple cider\nvinegar application) the keloid turned a light shade of purple, but remained\n\"full\" with no signs of reduction.\n\nOn days three through five, he repeated the process. Each day, the keloid got\na bit smaller and darker in color. By the fifth day, the keloid was a deep\npurple color, and had shrunk to about half of its original size. No pus, no\nblood at any time during days one through five. He was able to tolerate the\npain without any over-the-counter medications (but everyone's pain threshold\nis different) so if anyone were considering trying this method, I'd recommend\nhaving pain medication handy in advance just in case !\n\nToday, the keloid is a shrunken remnant that looks like a small, shriveled,\ndried up raisin. It is completely black in color. It has started to bleed\n(slightly) at its base, is no longer round, and is hanging on by small dead\nskin pieces. It will most likely fall off today or tomorrow. He continues to\nclean it with soap and water (using a Q-tip) but now he applies neosporin\ninstead of apple cider vinegar (now that the dead keloid is separating away\nfrom his face and is about to fall off). The neosporin will help to treat\npotential infection. Once the keloid falls off and a scab starts to form, I'll\nadvise him to use aloe vera and castor oil, both of which have excellent\nhealing properties.\n\nOne full week and the keloid is dead. Cost incurred: $1 for a bag of tiny\nrubber bands (dollar store); $9 neosporin (drug store); $5 aloe vera gel\n(grocery or drug stores); $3 apple cider vinegar (grocery or drug stores);\n$1.50 castor oil (1 ounce, grocery or drug stores).\n\nTry this method if you are willing to endure the pain (which may or may not\noccur, and is different for each individual) of \"banding\" the keloid, if you\nare willing to be consistent in changing your bands and washing the keloid\nsite daily (to avoid infection) if you are comfortable touching the keloid\n(regardless of how painful to the touch it may become during the course of\nsubsequent days). You must be comfortable with the daily application of\napplying new rubber bands, applying apple cider vinegar (which will sting/can\nbe slightly painful) and with daily cleaning of the wound site (dry blood/some\nfluid) once the keloid begins to separate.\n\nMuch love and success to all of you. You are not alone! God bless!\n\nview entire post \n \nanon263571 Post 65\|\n\nI had a keloid on my left arm due to tattoo removal, and after a year I\nstarted my treatment with steroids. I went to the doctor once a month for the\ninjections. Fortunately it takes away the itching, the reddish color started\nto fade away, and the size gradually flattened, but I did not continue because\nI had side effects from the treatment. \n \nanon252376 Post 64\|\n\nI'm relieved in a way to hear that I am not alone with keloids, though I feel\nI may be luckier than some who have very itchy and painful ones.\n\nI am 23 and developed a keloid on the back of my ear lobe as a result of a\npiercing when I was about 16. They are so frustrating to have, I have always\nhad longer than normal hair to cover it (I am a guy) and get really self\nconscious about it. One of the annoying things is that I had my ears pierced\nwhen I was quite a bit younger and never had a problem, and I have also had\ntattoos and cuts, etc., which have caused no\n\nproblem whatsoever.\n\nI did have some freezing done on it a while back but didn't seem to have an\neffect. I think this is generally more favorable in early keloids to stop\ngrowth.\n\nFrom what I have read, I am going to stay away from injections and definitely\nno surgery as, for most people, they seem to come back with a vengeance.\n\nI think I am going to try some tea tree oil and bio oil for a while first and\nsee how this goes, but will keep you posted on how they go.\n\nGood luck everyone, and stay strong!\n\nview entire post \n \nanon249745 Post 63\|\n\nI have had keloids all over my face for four years now. I feel so worried when\nI go out or meet people. Please help me with the best treatment. \n \nanon246929 Post 62\|\n\nI'm 27 years old and have had keloids since I was 16. The ones that bother me\nthe most are on my left jaw and my left earlobe (although I have several on my\narm, shoulder and back from injections and bra strap friction).\n\nI had the ones on my face and jaw surgically removed and injected with Kenalog\nbut they quickly grew back larger than the original scar. I am now undergoing\ncryotherapy (extremely painful and messy process--it's been eight weeks and\nthree treatments and my keloids are oozing, bloody messes that must drain and\nscab over before one final treatment and eight more weeks of oozing and\nbleeding scars).\n\nI've decided to just live with the other keloids on my back, arms, and\nshoulders. Good luck everyone and God bless anyone going through this. \n \nih8keloids89 Post 61\|\n\nI have a large keloid scar on my arm which I've had since I was six from a\nvaccine injection. I didn't notice it until I was about 12 when it was visibly\nlarger. I tried steroid injections a few times, but it only came back larger.\nMy problem is that I moved a few times over the years so I couldn't stick to\none doctor. This time around, I'll be sure to follow the treatments\nreligiously.\n\nIt's a confidence killer and I've always been so ashamed of it. Sure people\nsay to accept it, rah-rah-rah, but I don't want to! I want to be able to put\non a sleeveless top and not feel self conscious about\n\nthe ugly red thing on my arm. I always have to wear one shoulder tops/dresses\nand I can't even wear a bikini at the beach; I have to wear a bolero or a\nsmall throw over. It sounds like I'm whining and yeah, there are people with\nworse conditions/life threatening but God, why is my skin like this?\n\nI'm already developing another on the same arm from a pimple and also on my\nback, another pimple I think. I don't even know how it started. It just popped\nup and didn't go away. This time I'll be proactive and start treatment before\nit gets worse.\n\nI just bought a silicone gel sheet so I'll stick to this religiously for\nseveral months and see how it goes! Also, I have started applying tree tea oil\nand ordered some bio oil.\n\nI hope it works. I'm going to keep at it. I believe I'll see results, if it's\nthe last thing I do.\n\nDon't give up, guys!\n\nview entire post \n \nanon241238 Post 59\|\n\nMy husband suffers from keloid scars and is currently using a vitamin e oil\nregimin. So far the keloids appear softer and lighter in color. This has also\nworked wonders for the itchiness. \n \nanon240081 Post 58\|\n\nI work for a plastic surgeon and have been introduced to a product called\nNewGel+. It is a cream to be used in conjunction with a patch. You use the\npatch for six hours a day. It is washable and reusable for up to a month. When\nyou are not wearing the patch, you use the cream so you have 24 hours of\ncoverage.\n\nI've been giving the samples to my patients and have had wonderful results.\nPeople are seeing results in as little as a week. I would definitely recommend\nthis product to anyone with any type of scarring! \n \nanon239713 Post 57\|\n\nI have numerous keloids on my chest, shoulders, back and neck. They start as\ncysts and just harden into keloids.\n\nI have tried putting a thick layer benzoyl peroxide with a silicone pad on the\nkeloid as it is forming, which seems to keep them from blowing over too much.\nBenzoyl peroxide also helps the top layers peel and \"bleaches\" the color of\nthe keloid. Good luck everybody. \n \nanon237135 Post 56\|\n\nPossible help. This procedure was recorded on a local Houston new station.\nLook up Dr Canaan Harris, Houston, Keloid removal.\n\nThere is also a video. I'd also like to add that I have no affiliation with\nthe doctor at this time, but I have been searching for two years for a\nsolution to my post operative scar. Although it's not a keloid, I have been\nsearching for something to greatly improve the appearance. I am praying and\neagerly seeking a solution. \n \nanon234692 Post 54\|\n\nI have a keloid scar, about 13 cm. It's horrible. I am 20 years old, and it\nseems that this scar is affecting my whole life. There is no morning I wake up\nand do not think about this scar. If I get any results after injecting it with\nkenalog, I will post them. \n \nanon230368 Post 53\|\n\ni have had keloids removed twice from my left earlobe, but didn't follow up on\nmy kenalog treatment for the first surgery. I went through the kenalog\ntreatment for the second treatment. I now feel a lump or bump on the same ear\nand am wondering if it's growing back and what to do if its a keloid again. \n \nlotilda Post 52\|\n\nI really feel for anyone who has a keloid.I have one on my neck just above my\ncollarbone where my thyroid was taken out. It drives me mad sometimes. I have\nhad numerous treatments: steroid injections-really, really painful and minimal\neffects, Dermatix cream-which help a bit but was too sticky and drew attention\nto it because it's shiny and numerous other creams.\n\nPeople stare at it a lot, but to be honest, I'm past caring. The thing that\naffects me the most is the itching and stinging. Then sometimes I get these\nhorrible needle-like, stinging shooting pains and it really hurts and all this\nover two years after the procedure was done.\n\nI can't wear scarves or woolly tops that\n\ntouch my scar because it makes it so irritated, itchy and stingy. I've noticed\nthat it gets worse when I'm stressed too.\n\nThe pharmacist has said that an antihistamine cream applied a couple of times\na day can help so I'm going to give it a try. Also I'm trying Acriflex skin\ncooling gel which cools and soothes red and irritated skin -- also because is\nhas an 'osmosis' technology in it that draws water to the skin which hydrates\nit. This also promotes natural skin repair. It's worth a try any way.\n\nI hope this helps someone who has these awful and painful scars.\n\nview entire post \n \nanon223635 Post 51\|\n\nMy husband has multiple keloid scars on his shoulder and chest area resulting\nfrom acne. He is currently using vitamin e oil on the keloids two or three\ntimes a day. So far, the keloids seem to have softened and become lighter in\ncolor. We've discovered there are many natural treatments that people are\nusing with some success and we will try different ones, and hopefully one will\nwork for From what I've read surgery seems to be a no go, chances are they\nwould come back larger than ever. \n \nanon221759 Post 50\|\n\nHello, my husband is afflicted by keloid scars, having numerous on his chest\nand should areas. He is currently on a vitamin E oil regimen, applying to the\nkeloids two to three times a day. So far the keloids have noticeably softened\nand become lighter in color. In addition the itchiness has drastically\nreduced. \n \nHope1989 Post 49\|\n\nCan someone please help me out? I'm 22 years of age and I've had a keloid scar\never since I can remember. It's funny because I have no clue how I even got\nit. It's on my chest and I had steroid injections a couple of years ago, and\nsurgery a year ago, but no luck there because it came back even larger, which\nis very annoying. It just lowers my self-esteem. I just need good advice as\nI'm thinking of going for a second operation including radio therapy first.\nThat's what the doctor thinks I should try! Help, help, help! \n \nanon218112 Post 48\|\n\nI have a keloid on my chest that got lighter and flatter over 20 years. Have a\nnew one on my face, so I can't apply constant pressure. sigh. I know it won't\ngo away, just want it to be less noticeable. \n \nanon212452 Post 47\|\n\nCan dermatix gel remove a 15 year old keloid or scar? Let me know please\nbecause I'm suffering from those keloids. I have a swimming lesson next year\nand I got a keloid from my knee. Does dermatix gel work for this? \n \nanon204946 Post 46\|\n\nI have a bump on my cheek next to my scar, and I think it may be a keloid.\nThough I tried different treatments, it never left but at least the keloid\nreduced in size for a while.\n\nCurrently I'm trying contractubex gel, and it's good for improving scar\nappearances, and for the keloid it appears it only helps to hide it. \n \nanon203350 Post 45\|\n\nmassaging the keloid helps to break down the excess scar tissue. \n \nanon193761 Post 44\|\n\nI'm 31 now and I currently have roughly 30 keloids ranging in size from a\npencil eraser to palm size. Most are on my back and shoulders but I also have\nthem on my chest and above my pubic bone from two c-sections.\n\nI've tried it all: cryotherapy, kenalog 40, creams, silicone, laser removal\nand excision! While I have had some progress over the years, after time all of\nmy scars have grown and as of today, I feel like my body is alive and against\nme. Right now, the stinging and pain that comes with these scars is driving me\nto my limits.\n\nI know that there are no cure and no doctors really doing any research to help\n\nus ( most of us are women, because the scars are more aggressive in us for\nsome reason.) After reading all of your comments and stories, I feel better\nknowing we are fighting together in some way.\n\nLadies, wear what you like and don’t hide behind your clothes. If we were men,\nscars would be considered cool and rites of passage into adulthood. Even if\nour faces, chests, backs, ears, stomachs and necks are scarred we are still\nexotic beauties in our own way!\n\nview entire post \n \nanon191582 Post 43\|\n\nI don't know how much this will help some of you with larger keloids, but I\nthought I'd add my two cents. I had a keloid at the site of a body piercing\n(on the nape of my neck). It was really painful and itchy and would flare up\nany time anything touched the area.\n\nI started using tea tree oil on it every night (not diluted, so those with\nother sensitive skin issues should be careful) and following up with\nNeosporin. It cleared the keloid up in a matter of days, and though I can\nstill tell where it was, it's nearly flat and the pain is gone. Good luck\neveryone! \n \nanon181988 Post 42\|\n\nNot a lot of comments on cryotherapy? I had a stubborn keloid rather big\n(elongated horizontal about 3/4 of inch or an inch) and raised. A doctor\npierced horizontally under the keloid with a relatively wide needle (if I'm\nnot wrong, the top skin is not the problem; it is under the skin) and passed\nthrough it liquid nitrogen (so the nitrogen exited and was collected), just\nfreezing and thus killing the tissue directly under it. This was performed on\nan older scar (which are harder to resolve).\n\nThis, combined with steroid shots (kenalog), resolved the lumpiness and\npiercing sensation (making it flat). Color will not go away (it might improve\nwith time). Please be aware it takes patience and\n\nnot everyone performs this kind of technique.\n\nThe best way to deal with keloids is to know that you have the condition and\nbe proactive. The sooner you get the injections the better the results.\nSteroid injections will most likely work over time. I heard laser improves\ncolor.\n\nview entire post \n \nanon177271 Post 41\|\n\nI have a total of six keloids. I am a fair skinned female. The first thee were\nresults of infected chickenpox pustules when I was 10. I have had pierced ears\nsince I was five, but I wore heavy earrings in junior high school and tore one\nof my lobes that resulted in another keloid. At age 25, I cut my forearm on a\nfence. I had a mild infection and recall the cut taking a long time to heal.\nThe last, and of course the largest of my collection I received five years\nfrom a Brown Recluse spider bite.\n\nLong story abbreviated: I treated all of them differently and did nothing to\nmy ear except re-pierce it.\n\nCortisone injection\n\n: Very painful and they doubled in size.\n\nSurgical removal: No difference, except now I have visible \"train tracks\"\nadded onto the original keloid.\n\nSilicon sheet: Appears the same but slightly softer.\n\nDerma Gel stuff: Waste of time.\n\nPrefer On: Softer appearance and slight change in color.\n\nFinally at age 38! Yes, even though, ugly as they are and how keloids have\naffected my self confidence, not to mention fashion statements I have made\nattempting to cover them up. I have learned to embrace the keloids because\nthey are not going away! --SJB in SoCal\n\nview entire post \n \nanon169218 Post 40\|\n\nPlease can anybody suggest any working treatments for keloids? my chest bump\nis increasing like hell. --Prashant \n \nanon166512 Post 39\|\n\nMy mom is 58 years old. She has had a keloid in the middle of her breasts\nsince i was born, almost 33 years ago. Now that same keloid has developed into\nan area the size of my palm. Occasional infusions happen, usually 10-15 times\nin a year. We had tried injections twice and laser once, but all in vain.\n\nEveryone has discouraged us from surgery, since it may cause the keloid to\ndouble in size. My mom is so irritated nowadays since she complains that every\nsecond of her life she feels that someone is pricking her from inside which is\nso frustrating. Can someone suggest anything?\n\nPlease pray for my mom. She says she won't live much. longer. I love my mom\nand don't want to lose her. \n \nanon166461 Post 38\|\n\nI have a keloid scar on my chest when i was 10 years old. Now its almost one\ninch in length and .5 inch width. Kindly let me know the best treatment for\nthis \n \nanon164885 Post 37\|\n\nput crushed garlic over the keloid. i do it for 10 minutes a day, (it is hard,\nquite irritating and itchy) then used locoid cream after i noticed changes\nwithin two weeks. It's been five months now and it's nearly gone. \n \nanon164387 Post 36\|\n\nAs I read all the post I almost feel relieved to know that I'm not the only\none in the world that is dealing with the itching, the ugliness, the inability\nto wear certain clothes and most of all the pain of my keloid(s).\n\nI have a large keloid on my back left shoulder and I don't even know where it\ncame from. I wanted to get a tattoo of my children's birthdays but have been\nstrongly advised against it. This problem limits us so much, and it seems most\ntreatments are fruitless.\n\nAt the end of the day, I guess I am thankful that although this may be a life\naltering issue, it is not a life ending issue. I will continue to pray for\nthose in pain and turmoil and hopefully soon we'll all find a cure! Be\nblessed. \n \nanon162319 Post 35\|\n\nI have keloids in my vaginal area. they are very annoying. \n \nanon159183 Post 34\|\n\nI have keloids on both of my earlobes. Does anybody know what I can do to get\nrid of them? \n \nanon159068 Post 33\|\n\nDoes surgery + radiation therapy work? I am going for it but I'm a bit scared\nas I do not wish to have a bigger one coming back. The current one is around 4\ninches long on my back. It's very painful ugly and disgusting. \n \nanon158682 Post 32\|\n\nI've had keloids since I was 12. It started after I had chicken pox when I was\n12. When I was in college I noticed when I have pimple and when it irritates\nit turns into a keloid.\n\nNow, I'm working and tried to have treatment on my keloids. I tried steroid\ninjection, it's so painful and I can't take it any more. The result was, they\nbecame worse. I have keloids on my chest, at my back, on my arm and on my leg.\nEvery time I looked at them, I feel so upset. And I'm so tired of choosing the\nclothes I wear just to hide those.\n\nI've heard about tea tree oil, is it good for curing keloids? Can anyone\nrecommend another treatment for keloid except injections? Thank you so much! \n \nanon155676 Post 31\|\n\nI have had keloids on my chest. The first treatment was surgical excision by\nplastic surgeon in 1984. the result was that it came back bigger.\n\nA second surgery by a dermatologist in 1993, where the techniques used were\ndermabrasion, layered removal of the keloid followed by a series of steroid\ninjection. I got no relief and keloids came back on multiple sites.\n\nI had a dermatologist recommended combination of steroid and anti-neoplastic\nagent, but I declined treatment and am currently using Cordran tape\n(Flurandrenolide tape). It helps control stinging pain and itchiness.\n\nThe keloids still occasionally get infected and purulent exudate, along with a\ncheesy, smelly exudate is a yearly occurrence. Very frustrating indeed. I just\nhave to increase my personal pain threshold and accept that there is no cure\nfor it and we have to just live with it. Hope this helps. \n \nanon153112 Post 30\|\n\nI had keloids on my ear lobes after ear piercings. They got larger over about\nfour years and finally I had them surgically removed. They returned and\nkenalog steroid injections eventually successfully got rid of them for good.\nStick with the steroid injections, they did work for me but took significantly\nlonger than the doctors expected.\n\nI now have another keloid on a subsequent ear piercing (silly decision) which\nI am having injected again. I have had to keep insisting that the doctor\ncontinues the injections as i know they work eventually but the doctor is keen\nto give up. Don't give up too soon - my first keloids took 7 or 8 injections\nabout six weeks apart, so it took almost a year in total. Stick with it.\n\nI am very white and blonde in color - so keloids don't only affect darker\nskins. \n \nanon150733 Post 29\|\n\nI'm 48 and have suffered with Keloids for over 26 years on my back, chest,\nshoulder and more recently my face. I have tried nearly all of the above\nexcept surgery.\n\nHaelan tape seems to work the best, It slowly softens and flattens takes\napprox 18 months to do the job. However it didn't work on my face. I've been\noffered surgery but am nervous. Has anyone had any success? did the follow up\ninjections affect your complexion. \n \nanon148367 Post 28\|\n\nI'm 37 and I've had Keloid scars since I was 14. The first one, on my shoulder\ndeveloped a year after a vaccination.I tried removing it only to make matters\nworse, it not only became bigger surgery after surgery and cortisone shots\nafter cortisone shots, but it is still growing.\n\nI've also tried applying pressure wearing elastic bands and creams, but it is\na difficult area to apply constant pressure. I've also had a breast implant\nsurgery and only one of the scars became a keloid. The other didn't because\nthe bra-elastic makes excellent pressure on it. So, pressure is a definite\nsolution, the thing is that it has to be very precise. I've also tried\nradiation (no results for me) and I have a light (not white) complexion. If I\never find a solution to them I'll let you know. \n \nanon141694 Post 26\|\n\nThank you to all the people who have posted advice. It made me quite sad to\nread the other posts because I know what it is like to be desperate for a cure\nfor keloids and how painful they can be both physically and emotionally.\n\nWhen I was 19 years old, five small keloid scars appeared on my chest. I saw a\ndermatologist and had injections of Kenacort A10 which reduced them but did\nnot get rid of them completely.\n\nOver the years, they increased in size and the two largest scars fused into\none big scar. I saw a new dermatologist who was surprised that I developed\nscars on my chest despite having no problems with the giant tattoo\n\non my back.\n\nShe gave me regular injections of Kenacort A40 but after almost two years had\nno success in reducing them. They became flatter but also larger in area and\nnow have red capillaries on the edges which make them look worse. The only\nupside is they are no longer give me stinging pain (although they are still\nsensitive to pressure). The dermatologist conceded defeat, and suggested\nsurgery.\n\nRather than try surgery that has a high probability of making things worse,\nI've been giving Dermatix silica gel a try. After wearing it continuously for\neight months I can't tell if the gel has made any difference- they are still\nincreasing in size.\n\nIn hindsight, I'm not sure if the first dermatologist I saw had a better\ninjection technique or if the second dermatologist had less success because\nolder scars are apparently more dense and therefore more difficult to inject.\n\nI'll keep trying different treatments and if I find something useful I will\nlet you know.\n\nview entire post \n \nanon139409 Post 25\|\n\nwhere do you get the pressure clips and do they work on larger ones? \n \nanon137397 Post 24\|\n\nI had a c-section at my bikini line to deliver my son april 2010. I am now\nready to lose this belly fat I have. I am completely healed and now my scar\nhas came up some. It's out like a keloid. Its kind of small but I am still\nconcerned about it.\n\nI plan to have a flat stomach by the summer with a little work. I want to get\none of those smooth weighted hula hoops to work out with for a few months.\n\nMy question is, if I have a keloid on my bikini line will it be safe for me to\nhula hoop? Will that make it bigger? \n \nanon136874 Post 23\|\n\nHas anyone had surgical excision and radiation therapy as a treatment for\nkeloids? I've tried everything else, and have a stubborn keloid on my shoulder\nfrom having a mole removed years ago. I have surgery scheduled in a couple\nweeks, and they're going to treat it with radiation afterward. I was wondering\nwhat others' results were before I go through with this. \n \nanon133882 Post 22\|\n\nPressure clip worked well on a keloid on my ear. I tried infections which were\nvery painful but I am happy to report that I am Keloid free on my ear. My\nserious problem though is a keloid on my chest.\n\nIt has resisted injection and I even had it surgically removed only to have it\nreturn and is even now larger than before. I've visited a Plastic Surgeon who\nwas quite frank in telling me they are quite difficult to treat and cannot\npromise me it will not return.\n\nI am afraid to have another surgery for removal. It is quite itchy and painful\nat times. \n \nanon133716 Post 21\|\n\nI'm going to have surgery in a week for the keloids i have one both of my\nearlobes. the doctor suggested I get pressured earrings. sadly i can't afford\nthem. are they very necessary? \n \nanon133612 Post 20\|\n\ni could really use some advice on these scars on my chest. there is nothing\nlike the pain i deal with day to day. \n \nanon125934 Post 18\|\n\ni am 26 and have keloid scar on my chest for years. I have tried creams,\ninjections and had surgery but nothing seems to work. Does anyone know of a\ntreatment that can get rid of it permanently? \n \nanon116571 Post 17\|\n\nI'm 24 now and I've had a keloid on my shoulder since age of 11. I've visited\nquite number of dermatologists none with satisfactory results.\n\nI've tried so many types of treatment:\n\nSurgical removal. Do not do this. It gets a lot worse.\n\nCica-care silicon sheet: slight effect but not noticeable.\n\nLaser removal: biggest success ever! Reduced it a lot. The healing process\nhowever, comes with a number of inconveniences. It's a nasty burn wound.\n\nSteroid injections: very painful, not recommended for your health and poor\nresults.\n\nDermatix, Contractubex, Zeraderm: all do nothing (after years of applying).\nI'm currently thinking of cryotherapy.\n\nI will also try with the iodine as advised in one of the post above.\n\nExchange all your experiences so that we make it through together. All united\nwe know and can more than we know separately. Sorry for my english. \n \nanon114937 Post 16\|\n\nI really cannot stand the itch. please help. \n \nanon113975 Post 15\|\n\nI have had a bump where I had my nose pierced for almost 3 years. Recently I\nheard that iodine could flatten and improve the appearance of keloid scars so\nI started applying it to the scar twice and sometimes three times a day and it\nis working (it has been less than two weeks so far). It stings a bit and there\nis tons of peeling, but totally worth it in my opinion. \n \nanon112809 Post 14\|\n\nI'm 18 and have two keloid scars on on my lower back (I was 5), and one on my\narm(When I was 11). I hate them. I refuse to go swimming or wear any short\nsleeved tops. Can anyone recommend a painless way of getting rid of them? --\n\nKelly. \n \nanon106072 Post 13\|\n\nI also had keloids on my ear lobes(after piercing) for 22 years of my life. It\nwas painful and miserable. I tried all kinds of treatments, from creams to\ncortisone shots, to surgery. But for me the thing that worked was homeopathic\nmedication. I took it along with the cortisone shots, it worked great, slow\nbut definitely worth the wait.\n\nThey completely disappeared and there is no evidence I ever had them. Now, (12\nyears later) I have a huge scar on my back from surgery and have been trying\nto get rid of it. I tried to contact the doctor who treated me then, sad to\nknow he is not there anymore. But I still have hope, and will surely let you\nknow if I do find out more. \n \nanon105915 Post 12\|\n\ni have had keloid scars for 15 years. Pressure patches do not work, and\ncreams, even the strongest ones take so long, if they ever make a difference.\nyou just become discouraged.\n\nFor me, the best treatment has been the steroid injections, but they sometimes\nseem to flatten and then start to itch and come back, and you will have to\ntreat every single area where the keloid grows different.\n\nSome will require more steroids, some less. I am going to remove them with\nsurgery and have radiation together with steroid injections in hopes of having\nbetter results. \n \nanon105783 Post 11\|\n\nI have keloid scar, thin scars, all over my chest and shoulder (back area). I\nresearched online for a full month and decide to go with the silicon gel sheet\nmethod for the gel doesn't work for me. For the three weeks that I had the\nsheet on for 24/7 (even in the shower), I have noticed a slight color change\nfrom red to purplish.\n\nAlso, I have noticed flattening of the scars and a smoother surface, although\nI do massage them regularly with with the sheet.\n\nIf you don't know where to start, start with a silicon gel sheet. However,\nsome have reported being unsuccessful with these silicon gel sheets.\n\nJust remember to wear it 24/7 for optimal result and from four to six months\nto see desirable results. - Arisa, girl from California where bikinis matter. \n \nanon102955 Post 10\|\n\nI am 19 years old. I have six to seven keloids on my chest. It looks so bad\nand I'm very upset. I have been treating for it for five or six years but no\nchange. It's increasing day by day. i want to know how keloids can be reduced. \n \nanon101428 Post 9\|\n\nI've had a keloid on my earlobe since it was pierced when I was a child and\neventually it was removed through surgery and a kenalog steroid injection,\nwhich had worked great.\n\nRecently, i had a huge cut on my leg and a keloid rapidly formed, but the\nsurgeon prescribed dermatix - a steroid cream which is slow to work but very\neffective especially if used about three times a day.\n\nThere was kenacomb cream by prescription but if it's not working for you, try\ndermatix. Both are very strong steroids available by prescription only. Good\nluck my friends. \n \nanon96293 Post 8\|\n\ni had several keloids on my body and face for the last five years. i started\nto take collagen supplements for my acne scars since last year, but then i\nnoticed that my keloids started to shrink and fading and some of them are\nalready gone for good! i don't know how to explain this but it's worth the\ntry. i am still consuming the collagen supplement once a day. \n \nanon88429 Post 7\|\n\nI am 28 years old and have had keloids since I was 11. I recently started\ngetting steroid injections and have seen improvement. It's a slow process\nbecause you can only get a little bit injected each time and it takes awhile\nfor the scars to start to fade, but it seems to be working. It's worth going\nto speak to a dermatologist about. \n \nanon85611 Post 6\|\n\nI have had keloids for the last 26 years on my chest. They are very itchy and\nsometimes hurt.\n\nI have had several treatments for them, including laser, steroids injected,\npatches, but nothing worked. They are very big and seems growing every day.\n\nMy complexion is light brown (east Indian). I have seen so many dermatologists\nin the world and it seems no on can help get rid of these keloids. \n \nanon83482 Post 5\|\n\nPlease anyone, help me. I really am very, very sick of keloids. I sometimes\ndon't even feel like living when I suffer so much pain from it.\n\nI'm a pianist and honestly, I would want nice clear hands with no keloids, but\nkeloids keep tending to grow on top of my hand after all the dreadful cuts and\nwounds. Please heal me. I don't feel good. please. \n \nanon78216 Post 4\|\n\nI had 18 skin tags removed in February, but i have developed keloid scars.\nplease give me info what the fastest cure is. I have experienced itching and\nredness on each scar and it also rises when it is hot. i use sunblock\neveryday.\n\nThe dermatologist prescribed Cicative skin repair fluid that must be rubbed on\nthe scars only. Please advise if there is another solution. Kind regards, June \n \nanon71036 Post 3\|\n\ni had a keloid scar after i got my ear pierced. i had four surgeries to remove\nit but it still came back and steroids and a pressure plate didn't stop it\nfrom reforming. After the last surgery i had radiation therapy and it has done\nthe trick. i highly recommend radiation therapy as it is the best way to get\nrid of keloid scars. \n \ncharlieyxd Post 2\|\n\nDid someone have successful treatment? \n \n## Post your comments\n\n## Post Anonymously\n\n## Login\n\n## Register\n\n# Make changes/additions/deletions to the article below, and one of our\neditors will publish your suggestions if warranted.\n\n## Optional: Explanation of your recommended changes\n\n# Thank You!\n\nOne of our editors will review your suggestion and make changes if warranted.\nNote that depending on the number of suggestions we receive, this can take\nanywhere from a few hours to a few days. 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So before we go all crazy in thinking of ways to alleviate the issue, we need to check what we have in the kitchen that can be a natural cure for scars.", "Cucumber could be one of the best natural cures for scars. It is highly accessible since it could be bought in any supermarket and it is fairly cheap. The best thing about this is that it’s not acidic thus skin irritation will highly unlikely occur. You could put it on your face indefinitely and it could never worsen the condition. It’s one of nature’s wonders, a gift from above.", "First step in this natural cure for scars using cucumber is making the cucumber paste. You just have to peel the cucumber and remove its seed before putting it in the blender. If you have available five fresh mint leaves and egg white, then better add those to create a good cucumber paste mixture.", "Once you have the mixture, next step is to apply it on the affected areas. First, wash the area with warm water and then apply the paste onto the scar. Leave it for about 20 minutes then wash it with cool water and use clean towel to dry the skin. Do this habitually for best results." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Reduce Scars Using Cucumber \| Scars Off\n\n * Home\n * Sample Page\n\nScars Off Articles Scars Off\n\n * How To Treat Acne Scars\n * Natural Cures For Scars\n * Uncategorized\n\n## How to Reduce Scars Using Cucumber\n\nAt some point in time, we start to question why and oftentimes this will lead\nto depression in stressing over if there is really a natural cure for scars.\nFirst fact that we have to accept is that there is really no permanent removal\nof scar. We can just do some tricks to make its appearance better. So before\nwe go all crazy in thinking of ways to alleviate the issue, we need to check\nwhat we have in the kitchen that can be a natural cure for scars.\n\nCucumber could be one of the best natural cures for scars. It is highly\naccessible since it could be bought in any supermarket and it is fairly cheap.\nThe best thing about this is that it’s not acidic thus skin irritation will\nhighly unlikely occur. You could put it on your face indefinitely and it could\nnever worsen the condition. It’s one of nature’s wonders, a gift from above.\n\nFirst step in this natural cure for scars using cucumber is making the\ncucumber paste. You just have to peel the cucumber and remove its seed before\nputting it in the blender. If you have available five fresh mint leaves and\negg white, then better add those to create a good cucumber paste mixture.\n\nOnce you have the mixture, next step is to apply it on the affected areas.\nFirst, wash the area with warm water and then apply the paste onto the scar.\nLeave it for about 20 minutes then wash it with cool water and use clean towel\nto dry the skin. Do this habitually for best results.\n\n### Categorized \| Natural Cures For Scars\n\nPosted on 15 March 2011. 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Powered by WordPress.\n\nGazette Theme by\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.peoplespharmacy.com:80/2009/08/24/vitamin-e-is-controversial-treatment-for-scars/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20160924000301/http://www.peoplespharmacy.com:80/2009/08/24/vitamin-e-is-controversial-treatment-for-scars/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Vitamin E Is Controversial Treatment for Scars", "passages": [ "Many people have heard that using Vitamin E oil can help prevent scars, but because dermatitis is a common reaction to topically applied Vitamin E, care should be taken.", "Dermatologists insist that putting vitamin E on a burn or a wound will do nothing to prevent scarring and may even do harm. The People’s Pharmacy readers, on the other hand, are convinced that topical use of vitamin E can prevent or reverse scarring. What kind of evidence convinces you–experiment or experience? Most physicians side with experiments. Those that have been conducted with topical vitamin E are not encouraging:", "“This study shows that there is no benefit to the cosmetic outcome of scars by applying vitamin E after skin surgery and that the application of topical vitamin E may actually be detrimental to the cosmetic appearance of a scar. In 90% of the cases in this study, topical vitamin E either had no effect on, or actually worsened, the cosmetic appearance of scars. Of the patients studied, 33% developed a contact dermatitis to the vitamin E. Therefore we conclude that use of topical vitamin E on surgical wounds should be discouraged” (Dermatologic Surgery, April, 1999).", "“Many patients use topical vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) hoping its antioxidant properties will prevent scars. However, there is little evidence that it is helpful, and some patients develop a contact dermatitis that may delay healing.”", "“My personal experience based on applying Vitamin E from the capsule was remarkable. The left side of my face was deeply pock marked from auto window glass being embedded in the skin when I was thrown against the window in a serious auto accident. I pulled pieces of glass out for several weeks afterwards. “After about three months I began to apply Vitamin E directly from the capsule. Within a year the pock marks were gone and no trace remains today. Most of the teeth marks where the skin was broken from the inside of my mouth are visible only with a magnifying glass.”", "“My 16-year-old son was working in a fast food restaurant when his arm got burned from elbow to wrist due to faulty equipment. He had first, second and third degree burns. When I asked the doctor about putting vitamin E oil on his arm to keep it from scarring, he said it wouldn’t work. I did it anyway and I’m happy to say there are no scars on my son’s arm.”", "“I had a bone implant in my big toe. When my doctor took out my stitches, he told me to rub vitamin E on the scar. The scar disappeared! When I show my friends my toe, they can’t believe I had the implant.”", "“Many years ago I heard Vitamin E oil was good for dry skin. My skin was always dry and I applied Vitamin E oil for several days on my legs and arms. I ended up with a severe case of dermatitis. It went away after I discontinued the vitamin E oil.”", "Each week we send two free email newsletters with breaking health news, prescription drug information, home remedies and a preview of our award- winning radio show. Join our mailing list and get the information you need to make confident choices about your health.", "Hey I have oily and acne prone skin with pimple scars. Should I use vitamin e directly on my skin? I have oily skin... will it make my skin greasy? I really need help to reduce the acne scars.", "I’ve used pure Vitamin E oil for dry skin (including mild eczema), cuts, burns & scar-prevention for over 2 decades and it has always worked wonders. For people who’ve experienced contact dermatitis, I’m in agreement with other posters who say it may be allergies or additional additives/ingredients causing the problem, so if you ever use Vit E make sure it’s the 100% pure, high-IU oil and not any commercial ‘cosmetic’ “body lotion” that also contain chemicals and/or ‘fragrance’. That said, I find the capsules others have mentioned to be really expensive and so (imo) a waste of time & money; here in Canada you can buy a 28 ml bottle (with plastic applicator) of 28,000 IU Vit E in most pharmacies – on the more expensive side, Jamieson brand is about $16 per bottle, whereas Shopper’s Drug Mart’s “Life” brand is only about $10 per bottle (either way you don’t need much so it lasts a long time – I use it daily and a bottle lasts me at least a few months). Imo highly recommended.", "Fran, did you start applying it before the incisions had closed? That could be the culprit, or perhaps you had an allergic reaction.", "I used to bask in the sun. I didn’t think much of it until I noticed these unsightly, brown spots (not pretty). I am using vitamin e oil and I haven’t experienced any of the adverse side effects described by some of the others (dermatitis). I will definitely give everyone a heads up if it works well.", "I have only ever had any skin dryness, or any problem, with DI-alpha tocopherol. This being the synthetic version, often mixed with Acetic Acid. Hence, the skin irritation. Perhaps? The D-alpha tocopherol has had no unwanted side effects whatsoever. Of course, this could vary in each individual case. I’m just suggesting that the acid in the cheaper version of vitamin E could be the culprit of the dermatitis.", "Fran, you say vitamin E ointment or was it the tablets, maybe there were other ingredients in the ointment you used that May have caused it, although if it was the pure vitamin E that you need to break out of capsules I stand corrected.", "I recently had bilateral mammoplasty surgery. I started applying vitamin E ointment to my incisions & ended up with contact dermatitis, a very painful condition. I have been dealing with this condition now for over three weeks. First I was put on an antibiotic for a week, then on cortisone cream for two weeks and it’s still there. It’s a miserable condition. Had I known that vitamin E can burn the skin I would never had used it.", "I am interested in the contact dermatitis aspect of it. I get contact dermatitis when the Vitamin E is based in soy oil but not the pure Vit E oil. I burned my face at work and I intend to use Vit E on it.", "I really don’t know why most doctors don’t recommend natural vitamin E oil on surgical scabs or burns. My experience has always been positive using natural vitamin E capsules whenever I did not want a scar. I feel people should research things on their own and then make their own educated, informed decision on the route they want to take. After all, it’s your body and you have to live with it. Doctor’s get paid whether something they recommend works or not. I do feel that doctor’s shouldn’t tell patients that something is not going to work unless they know for sure. In a nutshell, people must make their own educated and informed decision and do what they feel is best.", "I was burned three months ago in a car accident, which resulted in 3rd degree burns to about 40% of my body. I had multiple skin grafts and was admitted into Johns Hopkins (the best hospital in the country) for a month. The burn doctors there (and I’d take their advice over anyone’s) highly recommended vitamin E to prevent redness and scarring. I’ve also learned that compressing the scars, like with compression socks, helps greatly. Another excellent investment is this sticky silicone sheet called Topigel. I use it on the large raised scars on the side of my face, and it does a really good job of softening and smoothing out the scars.", "Read your post. My daughter also got burned 2 months ago. Can you please share the brand of Vitamin e Oil that was recommended to you.", "My son also just underwent graft surgery due to third degree burnsand has scars on his face and neck besides a lot of other areas on the skin. Can u tell me which brand of vitamin E did u use. Also is there any particular doctor in John Hopkins who recommended this....please advice as this would greatly help us.", "Alright .... after I had an accident I start searching on the internet what will be the best way to remove my forehead scars, and after loooong searching between the reviews of the people, I went directly to pharmacy n purchased a pack of VIT E .. I started using it for about a week or so then I saw my doctor and told about it and he recommended to stop using it n he said that it most prob. worsens things out .. after his words I quit using it on my scars ..... frankly am quite lost , I don’t know whether to use it and follow the people whom experienced positive effects with it, or follow the doctor AND ALL THE STUDIES on the internet that assures that VIT. E worsen out the cosmetic appearance of the scars ..... any recommendations from you guys?", "Since most vitamin E products are derived from soy, that is probably what caused the contact dermatitis for some people. For those of us with soy allergies, that is a common occurrence that means most commercially available lotions and creams cannot be used, either, due to soy content. Since soy is the least expensive source and it usually appeals to the health-conscious, it’s added to MANY health care products and foods. I’ve even seen it used for ‘healthy’ fabric softener. Read labels carefully. There are non-soy brands of vitamin E available in some stores and online.", "I love vitamin E...very good for skin. I haven’t tried it on scars but I think there’s no harm in doing that.", "I’ve burned myself numerous times and on all the burns I used Vitamin E on, none left scars. On those I didn’t use Vitamin E on, I have scars from almost all of them. Once, when I was a kid, I burned my leg pretty badly (about a 4′′ x 5′′ area) on a motorcycle muffler pipe. I applied Vitamin E every day while it healed and today you can’t even see a scar. I bet the contact dermatitis people experienced was from the soybean oil that’s in almost all Vitamin E products. Soy is a fairly potent allergen. I really doubt it was the Vitamin E that caused the reaction.", "Muna, I hope you have listened in earnest to the replies you have received about Vitamin e oil as a treatment for scars. It is the absolute best, most inexpensive, healthiest way to treat scars. No maderma, no bio oil, nothing works as well as vitamin e oil. I don’t know how these scientists conducted their study, but as all of us can attest here, vitamin e oil — the higher concentration the better — is the way to go. Just massage the oil in — the longer the better, in my opinion — several times a day. Good luck and let us know how it works!", "Hello, My son burned his neck with hot water. He has had a skin grafts many times. I am really worried, especially now all his friends call him ugly. I would really like him to tried the vitamin E but I am scared it wouldn’t work. Please if you all think it will help him then let me know. Sincerely, Muna.", "7 years ago, I foolishly opened a radiator cap with a rag. Instantly, the pressure knocked my hand and rag off the radiator and my face, chest, and stomach got hit with the steam and boiling hot water coming from the radiator. I went to the emergency room who treated me and wanted to admit me. I refused to be admitted because I lacked insurance. Within 2 days, I had horrible huge blisters on face, neck, chest and stomach. I didn’t leave my house for 3weeks. I had read about Vitamin E on the internet. I starting breaking the capsules open and applying the vitamin E to my face,neck and chest area which had the most serious burns. Within 2 months, I was scar free and completely healed where I had applied the Vitamin E. The only scaring I have is on my stomach and it is the only area – I did not bother to apply Vitamin E.", "Ten years ago I had uterine cancer surgery with a large incision across my pelvis. I used vitamin E from capsules twice a day and to this day you cannot see any scar. I rubbed the oil from the capsule on the scar for about a mo.", "Where do you get 32000 iu vitamin e? What is the difference? Where do you get natural vitamin e? How many times a day do you apply it? Do you need to massage it in, leave it on? How many days, months, etc, do you use it?", "I got badly burned once when my campstove blew up. I had huge dark blisters all over my face. I decided to try vitamin E straight from the capsule on one side, and Silvadene (sp?), the burn cream they use at a local hospital’s burn unit which is supposed to be the cutting edge in burn treatment, on the other side. Guess what, the results from the 2 sides were identical, i.e., no scar on either side. So how about that? By the way, I heal lightning fast from injuries anyway; still, this seems worth a mention. Cheers!", "I had a bad burn with an enormous blister that went around half my hand when I was in my 20’s. I had heard about applying vitamin E directly on the wound and used it. I applied it constantly and kept it moist 24 hours a day, covered very loosely by gauze. You could not possibly find anything anywhere on my hand today. The skin looks exactly the way it did before the burn. I continued to use Vitamin E whenever I had anything that affected my skin in terms of potential scars. It has always worked.", "I know it works. In an auto accident some years ago, my face slammed into a side window embedding small pieces of glass on the left side of my face and chin. Little by little the pieces dropped out and left very ugly scars. After the wounds healed I began to apply daily Vitamin E. I did the same to surgery scars a few years after that. Within a year the scars in both places disappeared and there is no sign of them forty years later either place.", "I have used 32000 IU of vitamin E on my face and I do not have any wrinkles on my face. Naturally I have been blessed with good skin, but at 77 I think the vitamin E had something to do with it.", "Whenever I see reports of the lack of effectiveness of Vitamin E for various issues I wonder what type of Vitamin E was used in that study. I use only the d versions rather than the synthetic mix of d/l because that seems to make more sense to me. I also think (educated guess only) that the E complex is probably more natural and probably more effective than any one of the sub- types alone. I have had excellent results over many years in scar prevention and pain relief from substantial cooking burns as well as for other injuries.", "Empowering you to make wise decisions about your own health, by providing you with essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options." ] }, "parsed_md": "Vitamin E Is Controversial Treatment for Scars - The People's Pharmacy\n\n * About\n * Contact\n\nStore\n\nJump to Primary Navigation\n\n3.43 42 ratings\n\nLoading...\n\n# Vitamin E Is Controversial Treatment for Scars\n\nMany people have heard that using Vitamin E oil can help prevent scars, but\nbecause dermatitis is a common reaction to topically applied Vitamin E, care\nshould be taken.\n\nTerry Graedon August 24, 2009 Default 26 Comments\n\nDermatologists insist that putting vitamin E on a burn or a wound will do\nnothing to prevent scarring and may even do harm. The People’s Pharmacy\nreaders, on the other hand, are convinced that topical use of vitamin E can\nprevent or reverse scarring. What kind of evidence convinces you–experiment or\nexperience? Most physicians side with experiments. Those that have been\nconducted with topical vitamin E are not encouraging:\n\n> “This study shows that there is no benefit to the cosmetic outcome of scars\n> by applying vitamin E after skin surgery and that the application of topical\n> vitamin E may actually be detrimental to the cosmetic appearance of a scar.\n> In 90% of the cases in this study, topical vitamin E either had no effect\n> on, or actually worsened, the cosmetic appearance of scars. Of the patients\n> studied, 33% developed a contact dermatitis to the vitamin E. Therefore we\n> conclude that use of topical vitamin E on surgical wounds should be\n> discouraged” (Dermatologic Surgery, April, 1999).\n\nA recent article in the journal American Family Physician (Aug. 1, 2009)\nconcludes:\n\n> “Many patients use topical vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) hoping its\n> antioxidant properties will prevent scars. However, there is little evidence\n> that it is helpful, and some patients develop a contact dermatitis that may\n> delay healing.”\n\nDespite the studies, many readers have a different perspective:\n\n> “My personal experience based on applying Vitamin E from the capsule was\n> remarkable. The left side of my face was deeply pock marked from auto window\n> glass being embedded in the skin when I was thrown against the window in a\n> serious auto accident. I pulled pieces of glass out for several weeks\n> afterwards. “After about three months I began to apply Vitamin E directly\n> from the capsule. Within a year the pock marks were gone and no trace\n> remains today. Most of the teeth marks where the skin was broken from the\n> inside of my mouth are visible only with a magnifying glass.”\n\nAnother reader used vitamin E to avoid scars from a burn:\n\n> “My 16-year-old son was working in a fast food restaurant when his arm got\n> burned from elbow to wrist due to faulty equipment. He had first, second and\n> third degree burns. When I asked the doctor about putting vitamin E oil on\n> his arm to keep it from scarring, he said it wouldn’t work. I did it anyway\n> and I’m happy to say there are no scars on my son’s arm.”\n\nSerious burns require immediate medical treatment. Sometimes physicians do\nrecommend vitamin E:\n\n> “I had a bone implant in my big toe. When my doctor took out my stitches, he\n> told me to rub vitamin E on the scar. The scar disappeared! When I show my\n> friends my toe, they can’t believe I had the implant.”\n\nNot everyone has had a good outcome with vitamin E, however. Some readers have\nsuffered contact dermatitis:\n\n> “Many years ago I heard Vitamin E oil was good for dry skin. My skin was\n> always dry and I applied Vitamin E oil for several days on my legs and arms.\n> I ended up with a severe case of dermatitis. It went away after I\n> discontinued the vitamin E oil.”\n\nBecause contact dermatitis from topical vitamin E is common, it makes sense\nfor anyone who plans to try this treatment to test it first on a small patch\nof skin on the forearm.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n#### Join Over 115,000 Subscribers at The People's Pharmacy\n\nEach week we send two free email newsletters with breaking health news,\nprescription drug information, home remedies and a preview of our award-\nwinning radio show. Join our mailing list and get the information you need to\nmake confident choices about your health.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 26 Thoughts Shared\n\nAdd My Thoughts\n\n 1. ##### D\n\n##### India\n\n##### August 1, 2015 at 1:01 am\n\nReply\n\nHey I have oily and acne prone skin with pimple scars. Should I use vitamin e\ndirectly on my skin? I have oily skin... will it make my skin greasy? I really\nneed help to reduce the acne scars.\n\n 2. ##### Lyette\n\n##### July 29, 2014 at 6:54 pm\n\nReply\n\nI’ve used pure Vitamin E oil for dry skin (including mild eczema), cuts, burns\n& scar-prevention for over 2 decades and it has always worked wonders. For\npeople who’ve experienced contact dermatitis, I’m in agreement with other\nposters who say it may be allergies or additional additives/ingredients\ncausing the problem, so if you ever use Vit E make sure it’s the 100% pure,\nhigh-IU oil and not any commercial ‘cosmetic’ “body lotion” that also contain\nchemicals and/or ‘fragrance’. That said, I find the capsules others have\nmentioned to be really expensive and so (imo) a waste of time & money; here in\nCanada you can buy a 28 ml bottle (with plastic applicator) of 28,000 IU Vit E\nin most pharmacies – on the more expensive side, Jamieson brand is about $16\nper bottle, whereas Shopper’s Drug Mart’s “Life” brand is only about $10 per\nbottle (either way you don’t need much so it lasts a long time – I use it\ndaily and a bottle lasts me at least a few months). Imo highly recommended.\n\n 3. ##### AMBG\n\n##### June 29, 2014 at 1:48 pm\n\nReply\n\nFran, did you start applying it before the incisions had closed? That could be\nthe culprit, or perhaps you had an allergic reaction.\n\n 4. ##### Liz\n\n##### June 27, 2014 at 5:15 pm\n\nReply\n\nI used to bask in the sun. I didn’t think much of it until I noticed these\nunsightly, brown spots (not pretty). I am using vitamin e oil and I haven’t\nexperienced any of the adverse side effects described by some of the others\n(dermatitis). I will definitely give everyone a heads up if it works well.\n\n 5. ##### Lorri\n\n##### June 19, 2014 at 2:24 pm\n\nReply\n\nI have only ever had any skin dryness, or any problem, with DI-alpha\ntocopherol. This being the synthetic version, often mixed with Acetic Acid.\nHence, the skin irritation. Perhaps? The D-alpha tocopherol has had no\nunwanted side effects whatsoever. Of course, this could vary in each\nindividual case. I’m just suggesting that the acid in the cheaper version of\nvitamin E could be the culprit of the dermatitis.\n\n 6. ##### Jb\n\n##### June 4, 2014 at 1:02 pm\n\nReply\n\nFran, you say vitamin E ointment or was it the tablets, maybe there were other\ningredients in the ointment you used that May have caused it, although if it\nwas the pure vitamin E that you need to break out of capsules I stand\ncorrected.\n\n 7. ##### Fran\n\n##### February 22, 2014 at 8:59 am\n\nReply\n\nI recently had bilateral mammoplasty surgery. I started applying vitamin E\nointment to my incisions & ended up with contact dermatitis, a very painful\ncondition. I have been dealing with this condition now for over three weeks.\nFirst I was put on an antibiotic for a week, then on cortisone cream for two\nweeks and it’s still there. It’s a miserable condition. Had I known that\nvitamin E can burn the skin I would never had used it.\n\n 8. ##### Mel\n\n##### July 25, 2013 at 4:38 pm\n\nReply\n\nI am interested in the contact dermatitis aspect of it. I get contact\ndermatitis when the Vitamin E is based in soy oil but not the pure Vit E oil.\nI burned my face at work and I intend to use Vit E on it.\n\n 9. ##### kc\n\n##### January 5, 2012 at 3:01 pm\n\nReply\n\nI really don’t know why most doctors don’t recommend natural vitamin E oil on\nsurgical scabs or burns. My experience has always been positive using natural\nvitamin E capsules whenever I did not want a scar. I feel people should\nresearch things on their own and then make their own educated, informed\ndecision on the route they want to take. After all, it’s your body and you\nhave to live with it. Doctor’s get paid whether something they recommend works\nor not. I do feel that doctor’s shouldn’t tell patients that something is not\ngoing to work unless they know for sure. In a nutshell, people must make their\nown educated and informed decision and do what they feel is best.\n\n 10. ##### Emilee\n\n##### September 16, 2011 at 11:05 am\n\nReply\n\nI was burned three months ago in a car accident, which resulted in 3rd degree\nburns to about 40% of my body. I had multiple skin grafts and was admitted\ninto Johns Hopkins (the best hospital in the country) for a month. The burn\ndoctors there (and I’d take their advice over anyone’s) highly recommended\nvitamin E to prevent redness and scarring. I’ve also learned that compressing\nthe scars, like with compression socks, helps greatly. Another excellent\ninvestment is this sticky silicone sheet called Topigel. I use it on the large\nraised scars on the side of my face, and it does a really good job of\nsoftening and smoothing out the scars.\n\n * ##### Stuti\n\n##### November 5, 2014 at 11:15 am\n\nReply\n\nHi Emily,\n\nRead your post. My daughter also got burned 2 months ago. Can you please share\nthe brand of Vitamin e Oil that was recommended to you.\n\nThanks\n\n * ##### Geeta\n\n##### Charlotte\n\n##### July 19, 2015 at 10:22 am\n\nReply\n\nHello Emily\n\nHope u r doing well!\n\nMy son also just underwent graft surgery due to third degree burnsand has\nscars on his face and neck besides a lot of other areas on the skin. Can u\ntell me which brand of vitamin E did u use. Also is there any particular\ndoctor in John Hopkins who recommended this....please advice as this would\ngreatly help us.\n\nThanks\n\n 11. ##### AK\n\n##### March 16, 2011 at 7:53 am\n\nReply\n\nAlright .... after I had an accident I start searching on the internet what\nwill be the best way to remove my forehead scars, and after loooong searching\nbetween the reviews of the people, I went directly to pharmacy n purchased a\npack of VIT E .. I started using it for about a week or so then I saw my\ndoctor and told about it and he recommended to stop using it n he said that it\nmost prob. worsens things out .. after his words I quit using it on my scars\n..... frankly am quite lost , I don’t know whether to use it and follow the\npeople whom experienced positive effects with it, or follow the doctor AND ALL\nTHE STUDIES on the internet that assures that VIT. E worsen out the cosmetic\nappearance of the scars ..... any recommendations from you guys?\n\n 12. ##### TEG\n\n##### January 10, 2011 at 3:17 pm\n\nReply\n\nSince most vitamin E products are derived from soy, that is probably what\ncaused the contact dermatitis for some people. For those of us with soy\nallergies, that is a common occurrence that means most commercially available\nlotions and creams cannot be used, either, due to soy content. Since soy is\nthe least expensive source and it usually appeals to the health-conscious,\nit’s added to MANY health care products and foods. I’ve even seen it used for\n‘healthy’ fabric softener. Read labels carefully. There are non-soy brands of\nvitamin E available in some stores and online.\n\n 13. ##### Cecilia\n\n##### November 14, 2010 at 8:14 pm\n\nReply\n\nI love vitamin E...very good for skin. I haven’t tried it on scars but I think\nthere’s no harm in doing that.\n\n 14. ##### jota\n\n##### July 6, 2010 at 4:29 pm\n\nReply\n\nI’ve burned myself numerous times and on all the burns I used Vitamin E on,\nnone left scars. On those I didn’t use Vitamin E on, I have scars from almost\nall of them. Once, when I was a kid, I burned my leg pretty badly (about a 4′′\nx 5′′ area) on a motorcycle muffler pipe. I applied Vitamin E every day while\nit healed and today you can’t even see a scar. I bet the contact dermatitis\npeople experienced was from the soybean oil that’s in almost all Vitamin E\nproducts. Soy is a fairly potent allergen. I really doubt it was the Vitamin E\nthat caused the reaction.\n\n 15. ##### sg\n\n##### May 21, 2010 at 8:53 pm\n\nReply\n\nMuna, I hope you have listened in earnest to the replies you have received\nabout Vitamin e oil as a treatment for scars. It is the absolute best, most\ninexpensive, healthiest way to treat scars. No maderma, no bio oil, nothing\nworks as well as vitamin e oil. I don’t know how these scientists conducted\ntheir study, but as all of us can attest here, vitamin e oil — the higher\nconcentration the better — is the way to go. Just massage the oil in — the\nlonger the better, in my opinion — several times a day. Good luck and let us\nknow how it works!\n\n 16. ##### Muna\n\n##### March 10, 2010 at 10:28 pm\n\nReply\n\nHello, My son burned his neck with hot water. He has had a skin grafts many\ntimes. I am really worried, especially now all his friends call him ugly. I\nwould really like him to tried the vitamin E but I am scared it wouldn’t work.\nPlease if you all think it will help him then let me know. Sincerely, Muna.\n\n 17. ##### Ken C\n\n##### January 13, 2010 at 2:17 am\n\nReply\n\n7 years ago, I foolishly opened a radiator cap with a rag. Instantly, the\npressure knocked my hand and rag off the radiator and my face, chest, and\nstomach got hit with the steam and boiling hot water coming from the radiator.\nI went to the emergency room who treated me and wanted to admit me. I refused\nto be admitted because I lacked insurance. Within 2 days, I had horrible huge\nblisters on face, neck, chest and stomach. I didn’t leave my house for 3weeks.\nI had read about Vitamin E on the internet. I starting breaking the capsules\nopen and applying the vitamin E to my face,neck and chest area which had the\nmost serious burns. Within 2 months, I was scar free and completely healed\nwhere I had applied the Vitamin E. The only scaring I have is on my stomach\nand it is the only area – I did not bother to apply Vitamin E.\n\n 18. ##### BAS\n\n##### October 29, 2009 at 4:16 am\n\nReply\n\nTen years ago I had uterine cancer surgery with a large incision across my\npelvis. I used vitamin E from capsules twice a day and to this day you cannot\nsee any scar. I rubbed the oil from the capsule on the scar for about a mo.\n\n 19. ##### Nancy\n\n##### September 13, 2009 at 9:40 am\n\nReply\n\nWhere do you get 32000 iu vitamin e? What is the difference? Where do you get\nnatural vitamin e? How many times a day do you apply it? Do you need to\nmassage it in, leave it on? How many days, months, etc, do you use it?\n\n 20. ##### Cindy Black\n\n##### September 3, 2009 at 1:09 am\n\nReply\n\nI got badly burned once when my campstove blew up. I had huge dark blisters\nall over my face. I decided to try vitamin E straight from the capsule on one\nside, and Silvadene (sp?), the burn cream they use at a local hospital’s burn\nunit which is supposed to be the cutting edge in burn treatment, on the other\nside. Guess what, the results from the 2 sides were identical, i.e., no scar\non either side. So how about that? By the way, I heal lightning fast from\ninjuries anyway; still, this seems worth a mention. Cheers!\n\n 21. ##### BG\n\n##### August 31, 2009 at 12:35 am\n\nReply\n\nI had a bad burn with an enormous blister that went around half my hand when I\nwas in my 20’s. I had heard about applying vitamin E directly on the wound and\nused it. I applied it constantly and kept it moist 24 hours a day, covered\nvery loosely by gauze. You could not possibly find anything anywhere on my\nhand today. The skin looks exactly the way it did before the burn. I continued\nto use Vitamin E whenever I had anything that affected my skin in terms of\npotential scars. It has always worked.\n\n 22. ##### Dale K.\n\n##### August 25, 2009 at 10:14 pm\n\nReply\n\nI know it works. In an auto accident some years ago, my face slammed into a\nside window embedding small pieces of glass on the left side of my face and\nchin. Little by little the pieces dropped out and left very ugly scars. After\nthe wounds healed I began to apply daily Vitamin E. I did the same to surgery\nscars a few years after that. Within a year the scars in both places\ndisappeared and there is no sign of them forty years later either place.\n\n 23. ##### Esther H.\n\n##### August 25, 2009 at 9:26 pm\n\nReply\n\nI have used 32000 IU of vitamin E on my face and I do not have any wrinkles on\nmy face. Naturally I have been blessed with good skin, but at 77 I think the\nvitamin E had something to do with it.\n\n 24. ##### FD\n\n##### August 24, 2009 at 11:57 am\n\nReply\n\nWhenever I see reports of the lack of effectiveness of Vitamin E for various\nissues I wonder what type of Vitamin E was used in that study. I use only the\nd versions rather than the synthetic mix of d/l because that seems to make\nmore sense to me. I also think (educated guess only) that the E complex is\nprobably more natural and probably more effective than any one of the sub-\ntypes alone. I have had excellent results over many years in scar prevention\nand pain relief from substantial cooking burns as well as for other injuries.\n\n### What Do You Think? 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All Rights Reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.webmd.com:80/beauty/dermabrasion/dermabrasion-21085", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20160723234337/http://www.webmd.com:80/beauty/dermabrasion/dermabrasion-21085", "parsed_text": { "title": "Dermabrasion Procedure for Acne, Scars, And More", "passages": [ "Dermabrasion is a technique that uses a wire brush or a diamond wheel with rough edges (called a burr or fraise) to remove the upper layers of the skin.", "Dermabrasion is a technique that uses a wire brush or a diamond wheel with rough edges (called a burr or fraise) to remove the upper layers of the skin. The brush or burr rotates rapidly, taking off and leveling (abrading or planing) the top layers of the skin. This process injures or wounds the skin and causes it to bleed. As the wound heals, new skin grows to replace the damaged skin that was removed during dermabrasion.", "Things that affect the depth of the resurfacing include how coarse the burr or brush is, how quickly it rotates, how much pressure is applied and for how long, and the condition and features of your skin.", "The face is the most common site for treatment, but other areas of the skin can be treated this way. Dermabrasion is used most often to improve the appearance of acne scars and fine lines around the mouth. It also may be used to treat an enlarged nose (rhinophyma) caused by rosacea, an inflammatory skin condition.", "The areas to be treated are cleaned and marked. A local anesthetic (such as lidocaine) is usually used to numb the skin before treatment, and ice packs are applied to the skin for up to 30 minutes. A freezing (cryogenic) spray may sometimes be used to harden the skin for deeper abrasions if the anesthetic and ice packs do not make the skin firm enough. For deep abrasions, or if the entire face is going to be treated, you may need stronger anesthesia, pain killers, sedation, or general anesthesia.", "One small area at a time is treated. The freezing spray (if needed) is applied for a few seconds and then the rotating burr or brush is used to take off the top layers of skin. Gauze is used to stop any bleeding, and the area is covered with a clean dressing or ointment.", "Your recovery and healing time after dermabrasion depends on the size and depth of the area that was treated. Someone who has a full-face dermabrasion, for example, will have a longer recovery time than someone who has just a small area of skin treated. Deeper abrasions take longer to heal.", "In general, regrowth of skin occurs in 5 to 8 days. This new skin is a pink or red color, which usually fades in 6 to 12 weeks. Until then, your normal skin tones can be achieved using makeup.", "Many people have little or no pain and can get back to their regular activities soon after the procedure. Some people need pain relievers. If swelling occurs, a corticosteroid such as prednisone may be used to reduce the swelling.", "Cleansing the skin several times a day to avoid infection and to get rid of the crusting that sometimes occurs.", "Avoiding sun exposure and, after peeling has stopped, using sunscreen every day. New skin is more susceptible to sun damage.", "You may be given an antiviral drug called acyclovir to prevent infection if you have a history of infection with the herpes simplex virus.", "Several follow-up visits to your doctor may be needed to monitor the skin's healing and regrowth and to identify and treat early signs of infection or other complications.", "Superficial skin growths, such as rhinophyma. In rare cases, dermabrasion may be used to treat small cysts, epidermal nevi, some basal cell skin cancers, or Bowen's disease.", "Color changes in the skin (solar lentigines or melasma). Chemical peels or laser resurfacing are used more commonly than dermabrasion for these problems.", "Have recently had a face-lift or brow-lift, although skin areas that were not affected by the lift can be treated.", "Your skin type, the condition of the skin, your doctor's level of experience, the type of brush or burr used, and your lifestyle following the procedure can all affect the short-term and long-term results. Some types of skin problems or defects respond better to dermabrasion than others. People with lighter skin who limit their sun exposure after the procedure tend to have better results than those with darker skin and those who continue to spend lots of time in the sun.", "Dermabrasion is effective in improving superficial or nearly flat acne scars. Deeper, pitted acne scars may require another form of treatment (such as punch grafting, elevation, or excision) in addition to or instead of dermabrasion.", "Scars from surgery or injury may be improved when dermabrasion is done 8 to 12 weeks after the surgery or injury (although most new scars will heal and fade somewhat on their own for the first 6 months or so).", "Color changes in the skin can be improved, especially when dermabrasion is used with a bleaching agent and tretinoin (Retin-A), which can enhance the bleaching agent's effects.", "Dermabrasion does not have a dramatic effect on deeper wrinkles. But it may improve fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes.", "The removal of scars, growths on the skin, and tattoos using dermabrasion is permanent. But changes in the color and texture of the skin caused by aging and sun exposure may continue to develop. Dermabrasion is not a lasting fix for these problems.", "Increased color in the skin. The skin in the area that was treated may turn darker (hyperpigmentation) than the surrounding skin several weeks after dermabrasion.", "Scarring. The risk of scarring is higher with deeper abrasions and is more likely to occur in bony areas. People who have taken isotretinoin to treat acne are also more likely to have scarring after dermabrasion.", "Infection. This is rare. An antiviral drug may be given before the procedure if the area around the mouth or the entire face is going to be treated.", "Dermabrasion wounds and destroys the skin. You need to prepare yourself for how your skin will look immediately after treatment and throughout the healing process. It is also extremely important for you to follow your doctor's instructions on caring for your skin after the treatment so you can avoid infection and help your skin heal properly.", "Be sure that your doctor understands what you hope to achieve and that you understand what results you can realistically expect. Do not expect a 100% improvement. In general, a 50% improvement in the skin condition is considered a good result. Even with realistic expectations, you may not see results for several weeks or months after dermabrasion.", "After dermabrasion, you will need to wear sunscreen every day and avoid sun exposure as much as possible. New skin is more susceptible to damage and discoloration from sunlight.", "Dermabrasion, chemical peel, and laser resurfacing are all methods used to improve the texture and appearance of the skin by destroying and removing the upper layers of skin to allow for skin regrowth. But lasers have largely replaced the use of dermabrasion, except for the use of dermabrasion to treat small specific areas, such as a scar.", "Your doctor will recommend treatment based on your skin type and condition, his or her experience, your preferences, and other things. Some people may get the best results by using a combination of techniques.", "Tanzi EL, Alster TS (2008). Skin resurfacing: Ablative lasers, chemical peels, and dermabrasion. In K Wolff et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 7th ed., vol. 2, pp. 2364-2371. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical.", "This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information." ] }, "parsed_md": "Dermabrasion Procedure for Acne, Scars, And More\n\nSkip to content\n\nCheck Your Symptoms Find A Doctor\n\nSign In Sign UpSubscribe\n\n * My ProfileWelcome\n * * My Tools\n * My WebMD Pages\n * My Account\n * Sign Out\n\nSubscribe\n\n# Healthy Beauty Cosmetic Treatments Dermabrasion\n\nDermabrasion\n\nDermabrasion is a technique that uses a wire brush or a diamond wheel with\nrough edges (called a burr or fraise) to remove the upper layers of the skin.\n\n## Dermabrasion\n\n### Surgery Overview\n\nDermabrasion is a technique that uses a wire brush or a diamond wheel with\nrough edges (called a burr or fraise) to remove the upper layers of the skin.\nThe brush or burr rotates rapidly, taking off and leveling (abrading or\nplaning) the top layers of the skin. This process injures or wounds the skin\nand causes it to bleed. As the wound heals, new skin grows to replace the\ndamaged skin that was removed during dermabrasion.\n\nThings that affect the depth of the resurfacing include how coarse the burr or\nbrush is, how quickly it rotates, how much pressure is applied and for how\nlong, and the condition and features of your skin.\n\nThe face is the most common site for treatment, but other areas of the skin\ncan be treated this way. Dermabrasion is used most often to improve the\nappearance of acne scars and fine lines around the mouth. It also may be used\nto treat an enlarged nose (rhinophyma) caused by rosacea, an inflammatory skin\ncondition.\n\n#### How it is done\n\nThe areas to be treated are cleaned and marked. A local anesthetic (such as\nlidocaine) is usually used to numb the skin before treatment, and ice packs\nare applied to the skin for up to 30 minutes. A freezing (cryogenic) spray may\nsometimes be used to harden the skin for deeper abrasions if the anesthetic\nand ice packs do not make the skin firm enough. For deep abrasions, or if the\nentire face is going to be treated, you may need stronger anesthesia, pain\nkillers, sedation, or general anesthesia.\n\nOne small area at a time is treated. The freezing spray (if needed) is applied\nfor a few seconds and then the rotating burr or brush is used to take off the\ntop layers of skin. Gauze is used to stop any bleeding, and the area is\ncovered with a clean dressing or ointment.\n\nDermabrasion is almost always done in your doctor's office or on an outpatient\nbasis.\n\n### What To Expect After Surgery\n\nYour recovery and healing time after dermabrasion depends on the size and\ndepth of the area that was treated. Someone who has a full-face dermabrasion,\nfor example, will have a longer recovery time than someone who has just a\nsmall area of skin treated. Deeper abrasions take longer to heal.\n\nIn general, regrowth of skin occurs in 5 to 8 days. This new skin is a pink or\nred color, which usually fades in 6 to 12 weeks. Until then, your normal skin\ntones can be achieved using makeup.\n\nMany people have little or no pain and can get back to their regular\nactivities soon after the procedure. Some people need pain relievers. If\nswelling occurs, a corticosteroid such as prednisone may be used to reduce the\nswelling.\n\nProper care of the treated area while the skin is healing is extremely\nimportant. This involves:\n\n * Cleansing the skin several times a day to avoid infection and to get rid of the crusting that sometimes occurs.\n * Changing the ointment or dressing on the wound to keep the area moist and to promote healing.\n * Avoiding sun exposure and, after peeling has stopped, using sunscreen every day. New skin is more susceptible to sun damage.\n\nYou may be given an antiviral drug called acyclovir to prevent infection if\nyou have a history of infection with the herpes simplex virus.\n\nSeveral follow-up visits to your doctor may be needed to monitor the skin's\nhealing and regrowth and to identify and treat early signs of infection or\nother complications.\n\n### Why It Is Done\n\nDermabrasion is used to treat damage and defects in the upper layers of the\nskin, such as:^1\n\n * Acne scars. Removing and improving the appearance of acne scars are the most common uses for dermabrasion.\n * Scars caused by surgery or trauma, if they are not deep.\n * Superficial skin growths, such as rhinophyma. In rare cases, dermabrasion may be used to treat small cysts, epidermal nevi, some basal cell skin cancers, or Bowen's disease.\n * Tattoos (rarely). There are better ways to remove tattoos (such as with laser resurfacing).\n * Color changes in the skin (solar lentigines or melasma). Chemical peels or laser resurfacing are used more commonly than dermabrasion for these problems.\n * Fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth.\n\nYou may not be a good candidate for dermabrasion if you:\n\n * Have used isotretinoin (a drug used to treat acne) within the last 6 to 12 months.\n * Have recently had a face-lift or brow-lift, although skin areas that were not affected by the lift can be treated.\n * Have a history of abnormal scarring (keloid or hypertrophic scars).\n * Have an active herpes infection or other skin infection.\n * Are overly sensitive to cold (if freezing spray needs to be used).\n * Have a skin, blood flow, or immune disorder that could make healing more difficult.\n\n### How Well It Works\n\nYour skin type, the condition of the skin, your doctor's level of experience,\nthe type of brush or burr used, and your lifestyle following the procedure can\nall affect the short-term and long-term results. Some types of skin problems\nor defects respond better to dermabrasion than others. People with lighter\nskin who limit their sun exposure after the procedure tend to have better\nresults than those with darker skin and those who continue to spend lots of\ntime in the sun.\n\nIn general, dermabrasion results in a smooth, even skin texture and gives\nscarred skin a more uniform appearance.\n\n * Dermabrasion is effective in improving superficial or nearly flat acne scars. Deeper, pitted acne scars may require another form of treatment (such as punch grafting, elevation, or excision) in addition to or instead of dermabrasion.\n * Scars from surgery or injury may be improved when dermabrasion is done 8 to 12 weeks after the surgery or injury (although most new scars will heal and fade somewhat on their own for the first 6 months or so).\n * Some superficial growths on the skin can be completely removed, but they are rarely treated using dermabrasion.\n * Color changes in the skin can be improved, especially when dermabrasion is used with a bleaching agent and tretinoin (Retin-A), which can enhance the bleaching agent's effects.\n * Dermabrasion does not have a dramatic effect on deeper wrinkles. But it may improve fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes.\n\nThe removal of scars, growths on the skin, and tattoos using dermabrasion is\npermanent. But changes in the color and texture of the skin caused by aging\nand sun exposure may continue to develop. Dermabrasion is not a lasting fix\nfor these problems.\n\n### Risks\n\nCommon temporary side effects of dermabrasion include:\n\n * Scarring.\n * Redness. This usually fades within 6 to 12 weeks.\n * Swelling.\n * Flare-ups of acne or tiny cysts (milia). These can often be treated successfully with tretinoin. Antibiotics are sometimes needed.\n * Increased color in the skin. The skin in the area that was treated may turn darker (hyperpigmentation) than the surrounding skin several weeks after dermabrasion.\n * Increased sensitivity to sunlight.\n\nLess common complications may include:\n\n * Scarring. The risk of scarring is higher with deeper abrasions and is more likely to occur in bony areas. People who have taken isotretinoin to treat acne are also more likely to have scarring after dermabrasion.\n * Lasting redness.\n * Prolonged loss of color in the skin. This is more of a problem in darker-skinned people.\n * Tissue damage caused by excessive freezing (when a freezing spray is used).\n * Infection. This is rare. An antiviral drug may be given before the procedure if the area around the mouth or the entire face is going to be treated.\n\n### What To Think About\n\n#### Expectations\n\nDermabrasion wounds and destroys the skin. You need to prepare yourself for\nhow your skin will look immediately after treatment and throughout the healing\nprocess. It is also extremely important for you to follow your doctor's\ninstructions on caring for your skin after the treatment so you can avoid\ninfection and help your skin heal properly.\n\nBe sure that your doctor understands what you hope to achieve and that you\nunderstand what results you can realistically expect. Do not expect a 100%\nimprovement. In general, a 50% improvement in the skin condition is considered\na good result. Even with realistic expectations, you may not see results for\nseveral weeks or months after dermabrasion.\n\n#### Sun protection\n\nAfter dermabrasion, you will need to wear sunscreen every day and avoid sun\nexposure as much as possible. New skin is more susceptible to damage and\ndiscoloration from sunlight.\n\n#### Options for resurfacing\n\nDermabrasion, chemical peel, and laser resurfacing are all methods used to\nimprove the texture and appearance of the skin by destroying and removing the\nupper layers of skin to allow for skin regrowth. But lasers have largely\nreplaced the use of dermabrasion, except for the use of dermabrasion to treat\nsmall specific areas, such as a scar.\n\nYour doctor will recommend treatment based on your skin type and condition,\nhis or her experience, your preferences, and other things. Some people may get\nthe best results by using a combination of techniques.\n\nComplete the surgery information form (PDF) to help you prepare for this\nsurgery.\n\n> ### Citations\n>\n> 1. Tanzi EL, Alster TS (2008). Skin resurfacing: Ablative lasers, chemical\n> peels, and dermabrasion. In K Wolff et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology\n> in General Medicine, 7th ed., vol. 2, pp. 2364-2371. New York: McGraw-Hill\n> Medical.\n>\n>\n\nByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal\nMedicine Specialist Medical ReviewerKeith A. Denkler, MD - Plastic Surgery\n\nCurrent as ofMarch 17, 2014\n\nWebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise\n\nLast Updated: March 17, 2014\n\nThis information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise\ndisclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.\n\n© 1995-2015 Healthwise, Incorporated. 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All rights reserved.\n\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional\ninformation.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/6-new-ways-remedy-scars", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200808070143/https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/6-new-ways-remedy-scars", "parsed_text": { "title": "6 New Ways to Remedy Scars Magazine", "passages": [ "They say every scar tells a story, but who says you have to share that story with the world? Most scars (triggered when the body's repair system produces too much of the skin tissue collagen at the wound site) will improve on their own over time, becoming lighter and more pliable. But some scars remain lifelong reminders of surgery, a bagel-slicing slip-up or, worse yet, a painful life event. \"No one knows why some healing goes bad,\" says Tina S. Alster, M.D., a scar expert and director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery. The good news, however, is that there are an increasing number of options for diminishing the look of a scar. Here's what you need to know.", "Fat or collagen injections can raise these scars instantly, but the effects last only about four months (average cost: $250 per injection). For deeper indentations, the Nd:Yag laser seems to help by stimulating the formation of collagen beneath the skin, which can smooth out scars. Four to six of these treatments followed by microdermabrasion ($400-$600 for the combined treatment) are very effective, says Robert W. Weiss, M.D., professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.", "Dermabrasion, an older method in which skin is \"sanded\" down with wire brushes, is still effective, particularly on new scars (four to eight weeks old), says John Marion Yarborough Jr., M.D., a New Orleans dermatologist. But the treatment is painful, and recovery from it can take anywhere from two weeks to one month.", "Silicone sheeting and scar-reducing polyurethane dressings have been shown in studies to help prevent raised scars from forming and to flatten them once they've set in (cost: $17-$105). While these products produce the best results on newer scars, older scars also show improvement.", "Experts aren't sure exactly how silicone sheeting works, but the prevailing theory is that it applies pressure to the scar, which may suppress excess collagen formation, says David Leffell, M.D., professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine and author of Total Skin (Hyperion, 2000). The dressings can be used as soon as the scab falls off a wound and should be worn every day for two to four months. Want a faster fix? Try the gentle pulse-dye laser, which can flatten a raised scar in just one session (cost: from $400).", "Products to try: Biodermis Epi-Derm Silicone Gel Sheeting ($28-$135; 800-EPI- DERM), Curad Scar Therapy Cosmetic Pads ($17; at drugstores), DDF Scar Management Patches ($30-$105, depending on size; ddfskin.com) or ReJuveness Pure silicone sheeting (from $20, depending on size, for one reusable sheet; 800-588-7455).", "Mederma gel ($30; at drugstores) also may help reduce the appearance of raised scars. Its patented onion extract has been shown in manufacturer studies to help reduce the formation of part of the scar tissue, which is why it is most effective when used on new scars.", "There has been success in flattening keloids (knobby growths of scar tissue most common in people of Mediterranean or African descent) by first having the keloid sliced or frozen off, followed by a series of steroid injections -- one right after surgery then three follow-up shots over the next three months (cost: de-pending on the extent of the scar, $1,000-$5,000 to excise it and $250 per injection). \"This combination works in 70-80 percent of patients,\"says Steven G. Wallach, M.D., assistant clinical professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City.", "The incision for a Cesarean section (or appendectomy) goes so deep that as it heals, scar tissue affixes directly to underlying muscle, which pulls the scar down. The fix includes snipping underneath the skin to sever the connective tissue, causing the scar to spring up. Next, fat is injected to fill the gap that results and to prevent the skin from reattaching to the muscle (cost: $600-$1,000).", "Applying a prescription hydroquinone-based bleaching cream once the wound has healed may work, but it can cause redness, itching, stinging and even sun sensitivity if you have skin that's easily irritated. You can also try more gentle over-the-counter lighteners like MD Formulations Vit-A-Plus Illuminating Serum ($65; mdformulations.com) with vitamin C and licorice extract, a botanical that has been proven in studies to be an effective skin lightener.", "A new in-office procedure may also help. In it, tiny pieces of healthy skin are transplanted into the darkened area. The transplanted cells multiply, spreading normal pigment to the area after a few weeks, explains Leffell, who pioneered the procedure, called flip-top pigment transplantation. Talk to your dermatologist for more information.", "A dry concealer clings better to skin than a creamy one, says Los Angeles- based makeup pro Collier Strong. Try stick or pot formulas like L'Oréal Cover Expert Concealer ($10; at drugstores) for the face and set with a powder like Neutrogena Healthy Defense Protective Powder SPF 30 ($12; at drugstores). For large scars on the body, opt for corrective foundation like CoverBlend By Exuviance Corrective Leg & Body Makeup ($16; 800-225-9411) or Dermablend Leg and Body Cover Crème ($16.50; 877-900-6700).", "Dermalmd Scar Serum is a fantastic product I've seen my latest surgical scar flatten and get pink at impressive rate... on my chin no less, tough area for s[filtered]ches. The wife is mad we didn't have after her C-section.", "Shape is part of the Instyle Beauty Group. © Copyright 2020 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 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Most scars (triggered when the body's repair system produces\ntoo much of the skin tissue collagen at the wound site) will improve on their\nown over time, becoming lighter and more pliable. But some scars remain\nlifelong reminders of surgery, a bagel-slicing slip-up or, worse yet, a\npainful life event. \"No one knows why some healing goes bad,\" says Tina S.\nAlster, M.D., a scar expert and director of the Washington Institute of\nDermatologic Laser Surgery. The good news, however, is that there are an\nincreasing number of options for diminishing the look of a scar. Here's what\nyou need to know.\n\n1\\. You don't have to live with pockmarks anymore.\n\nFat or collagen injections can raise these scars instantly, but the effects\nlast only about four months (average cost: $250 per injection). For deeper\nindentations, the Nd:Yag laser seems to help by stimulating the formation of\ncollagen beneath the skin, which can smooth out scars. Four to six of these\ntreatments followed by microdermabrasion ($400-$600 for the combined\ntreatment) are very effective, says Robert W. Weiss, M.D., professor of\ndermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.\n\nDermabrasion, an older method in which skin is \"sanded\" down with wire\nbrushes, is still effective, particularly on new scars (four to eight weeks\nold), says John Marion Yarborough Jr., M.D., a New Orleans dermatologist. But\nthe treatment is painful, and recovery from it can take anywhere from two\nweeks to one month.\n\n2\\. You can flatten raised scars.\n\nSilicone sheeting and scar-reducing polyurethane dressings have been shown in\nstudies to help prevent raised scars from forming and to flatten them once\nthey've set in (cost: $17-$105). While these products produce the best results\non newer scars, older scars also show improvement.\n\nExperts aren't sure exactly how silicone sheeting works, but the prevailing\ntheory is that it applies pressure to the scar, which may suppress excess\ncollagen formation, says David Leffell, M.D., professor of dermatology at Yale\nUniversity School of Medicine and author of Total Skin (Hyperion, 2000). The\ndressings can be used as soon as the scab falls off a wound and should be worn\nevery day for two to four months. Want a faster fix? Try the gentle pulse-dye\nlaser, which can flatten a raised scar in just one session (cost: from $400).\n\nProducts to try: Biodermis Epi-Derm Silicone Gel Sheeting ($28-$135; 800-EPI-\nDERM), Curad Scar Therapy Cosmetic Pads ($17; at drugstores), DDF Scar\nManagement Patches ($30-$105, depending on size; ddfskin.com) or ReJuveness\nPure silicone sheeting (from $20, depending on size, for one reusable sheet;\n800-588-7455).\n\nMederma gel ($30; at drugstores) also may help reduce the appearance of raised\nscars. Its patented onion extract has been shown in manufacturer studies to\nhelp reduce the formation of part of the scar tissue, which is why it is most\neffective when used on new scars.\n\n3\\. A combination of therapies works best on keloids.\n\nThere has been success in flattening keloids (knobby growths of scar tissue\nmost common in people of Mediterranean or African descent) by first having the\nkeloid sliced or frozen off, followed by a series of steroid injections -- one\nright after surgery then three follow-up shots over the next three months\n(cost: de-pending on the extent of the scar, $1,000-$5,000 to excise it and\n$250 per injection). \"This combination works in 70-80 percent of\npatients,\"says Steven G. Wallach, M.D., assistant clinical professor of\nplastic and reconstructive surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in\nNew York City.\n\n4\\. C-section scars can be minimized.\n\nThe incision for a Cesarean section (or appendectomy) goes so deep that as it\nheals, scar tissue affixes directly to underlying muscle, which pulls the scar\ndown. The fix includes snipping underneath the skin to sever the connective\ntissue, causing the scar to spring up. Next, fat is injected to fill the gap\nthat results and to prevent the skin from reattaching to the muscle (cost:\n$600-$1,000).\n\n5\\. Pigmented scars can be lightened successfully.\n\nApplying a prescription hydroquinone-based bleaching cream once the wound has\nhealed may work, but it can cause redness, itching, stinging and even sun\nsensitivity if you have skin that's easily irritated. You can also try more\ngentle over-the-counter lighteners like MD Formulations Vit-A-Plus\nIlluminating Serum ($65; mdformulations.com) with vitamin C and licorice\nextract, a botanical that has been proven in studies to be an effective skin\nlightener.\n\nA new in-office procedure may also help. In it, tiny pieces of healthy skin\nare transplanted into the darkened area. The transplanted cells multiply,\nspreading normal pigment to the area after a few weeks, explains Leffell, who\npioneered the procedure, called flip-top pigment transplantation. Talk to your\ndermatologist for more information.\n\n6\\. You can effectively conceal a scar.\n\nA dry concealer clings better to skin than a creamy one, says Los Angeles-\nbased makeup pro Collier Strong. Try stick or pot formulas like L'Oréal Cover\nExpert Concealer ($10; at drugstores) for the face and set with a powder like\nNeutrogena Healthy Defense Protective Powder SPF 30 ($12; at drugstores). For\nlarge scars on the body, opt for corrective foundation like CoverBlend By\nExuviance Corrective Leg & Body Makeup ($16; 800-225-9411) or Dermablend Leg\nand Body Cover Crème ($16.50; 877-900-6700).\n\n## Comments (1)\n\nAnonymous\n\nMay 13, 2017\n\nDermalmd Scar Serum is a fantastic product I've seen my latest surgical scar\nflatten and get pink at impressive rate... on my chin no less, tough area for\ns[filtered]ches. 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All rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.aloeplant.info/scarred-for-life-not-with-aloe/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210419235951/https://www.aloeplant.info/scarred-for-life-not-with-aloe/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Scarred for Life? Not with Aloe! Heal Burns, Stretch Marks, and More", "passages": [ "Aloe. Nature’s way of soothing burns, reducing scars and even melting away stretch marks. There are many Aloe Vera gels, creams and ointments that can go a long way towards reducing the appearance of unsightly burns and scars.", "Aloe Vera works by helping your skin cells regenerate and acts as a moisturizer. As a result, it can make your skin appear smoother and younger. The regenerated skin cells work to reduce the appearance of burns and scars. Since aloe also has antibacterial properties, it can be soothing which can prevent problems with healing. There are many active ingredients in the gel of the Aloe Vera plant and in the skin itself. Together, these can work to improve the look and feel of your skin. However, since Aloe Vera works to soften and loosen the skin, it doesn’t do well on older scars, but fresh scars, recent burn marks and stretch marks can become much less apparent through cell regeneration. It’s possible that the act of massaging the Aloe Vera into the skin can also stimulate the cells and reduce the appearance of scars.", "One way to benefit from Aloe Vera is to purchase a plant and use the clear sap directly from the plant for scar reduction. However, as these plants are hard to find, that’s not practical solution. Instead, you can purchase lotions, creams and gels both online and in the store. However, it’s very important to read labels before purchasing and using these products. Some studies have suggested that Aloe Vera alone may act as a healing agent, but when coupled with certain preservatives that make it last longer, it’s less effective. These products use natural ingredients, including aloe. They can keep your skin nourished and healthy. And while they can’t prevent scarring, they can go a long way towards making scars less obvious, particularly in their early stages. If the product does cause any discomfort or irritation, discontinue its use immediately and consult a physician before finding another product. Some products that you may consider for different scars include:", "Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera. This product is used to reduce acne and acne scars. It works by reducing redness and making skin smoother. It’s not greasy, but can dry skin out a little bit. It doesn’t have a fragrance and it helps prevent future breakouts. The breakouts can make your skin more even and fresher using all-natural products.", "California Baby Aloe Vera Cream. This product can be used in your hair or on your skin to heal burns and scars. It can also be used to repair stretch marks. In some cases, it also works to repair dry skin and relieve the itch and burn of eczema and other skin problems.", "Aloe Life Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Skin Gel. This product is made from whole leaves of the Aloe Vera plant. The sap is thickened with seaweed so it’s less-liquid. You can put it on your hair to reduce the itchiness in your scalp, but it can also be used to thicken and repair hair. More importantly, you can use it on burns, scars, scrapes and stretch marks. Wash your skin and apply it. The gel works by tightening your skin and regenerating the cells to induce repair.", "Stretch marks are tiny, linear scars that occur most frequently when the skin is stretched quickly in a short amount of time and often appear on hips, below the belly button, arms and thighs. They often appear when people gain or lose large amounts of weight. One of the most common times for skin to appear is when a woman gets pregnant. When a woman has a baby, her skin is stretched a lot in a short amount of time. In most cases, this harms the skin’s elasticity because her stomach grows much bigger in a very short period of time, creating stretch marks. Aloe is one of the few products that can reduce the appearance of these marks by repairing the skin through regenerated skin cells. Basically, the plant collagen is absorbed into your skin. Although it can fix them best when they’re fresh and before they’ve turned red. Aloe Vera products are rich in natural nutrients and can heal and prevent skin damage. The best way to tackle and reduce stretch marks is removing them before they exist. When you first learn you’re pregnant, begin rubbing the Aloe Vera into your skin to encourage its youthful appearance and make it more elastic. Even after the scars are gone, you can continue using the product to keep your skin smooth and young-looking. One of the best Aloe Vera products for preventing and reducing pregnancy stretch marks is Bella B Tummy Honey Butter. By using it in the morning and at night, you can rub it deep into the layers of your skin so that your skin maintains elasticity and retains moisture. It contains all natural products, so it won’t harm you or your baby. Many women report liking the scent through the duration of their pregnancy and it’s very easy to apply.", "You don’t have to live with scars from acne, accidents, burns, pregnancy or weight gain. It is possible to reduce the appearance of your scars and even make them fade completely. Aloe Vera products are natural and have been used for thousands of years. They are often inexpensive and can be found at local drug stores and grocery stores for under $10. Many of the products are versatile and can be used for multiple purposes. How can you say, “No” to that?", "When I was 21 years old, my cousing sprayed a tanning solution on my left shoulder. It burned terribly. I knew I would have a permenant scaring all over my shoulder area. Someone advised me to use the Aloe Vera Plant. I rubbed the gel on my shoulder for a period of time and can honestly say, it worked. I have no scarring. It truly works, I hope it does for you, too.", "Hi. I recently burned my hand with hot oil. It is in the process of healing. All the skin peeled off. I know I will definitely have a scar. I want to know if I should apply it now in the healing process with the skin of or after it is completely finished heal with the scar. Help.", "I noticed this website said that it doesn’t work well on older scars which is a problem because the scars on my body are old(they’ve been there most of my life) but I use aloe Vera sap straight from the plant (my mom has dozens) so what else can I use ?", "It is not true that it does not work for old scars BUT you need to do it a LOT LONGER the older the scar is. Everyday repeatedly ... be patient ... eventually it will heal. Take a before photo and then use the same camera and take another photo every 2 or so months. When the healing is SLOW it is easy to not notice it and give up because you do not think it is doing anything. But photos will show that there is improvement it’s just that you have gotten used to the gradual change and do not notice it.", "In time the healing will be obvious ... but depending on how large the scars and and how old they are you may need to keep applying the aloe vera gel for a LONG time.", "i have shallow scars and some ice pix on my face from acne 10 years ago will aloe vera from plant directly help in vanishing those scars , and how much time would it take approx.", "i wanted to know weather applying aelovera gel that is taken directly from plant on to tummy ......does it reduces the belly size??? did not get the right answer", "Aloe can be found in almost every nursery in the USA. It can be invasive so it is best grown in a pot unless you want a whole garden full. It works great for minor burns the sooner you use it after a burn, the better. It is best to soak any burn in very cold water (not ice water but a few cubes won’t hurt) immediately after getting burned for at least 15 minutes then apply the aloe several times a day after gently washing and patting dry the area. If you live in areas that don’t get freezing weather You’ll find it in many of your neighbors gardens. The flowers are quite beautiful too.", "dear joanne, i got burned TODAY by a curling iron it peeled of my skin OWWWE it hurt and i had school. i went to the bathroom and hid it with my hair (oh yah its on my for head). my grandma told me to apply toothpaste then lots of ALOE VERA she has dozens of aloe vera plants. hopefully it will work. 🙂", "I got burnt by hot tea when I was 2 years old. Now i am 22. Will aleovera work on my scars..???? Please reply", "My face had gotten scratched badly when I was nine, my mom put aloe on my face everyday and the scratches healed completely with no scars in less than a month!", "My dad cut my face with a razor blade when i was tender age because i was accused of stealing & now am 23years of age.Please can aloe vera work to these scars on my faces?", "Very sorry about that and it should work, but because it is so old it may take months... best of luck removing your scar☺�?", "I’ve got a small bulgy type scar of pimple on my nose which is almost 6 months old. How many days should i use aloe vera gel direct from garden to heal it??", "Using aloe to heal acne scars takes a bit of patience, but with daily application twice a day (at night and in the morning), you should begin seeing results anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. Especially because you are using straight aloe gel to eliminate the pimple scarring, which is not diluted but has maximum medicinal potential, you have a better chance of seeing quicker results than if you used a store-bought acne scar-fighting product that contained aloe.", "The older you get, the more likely it is that you’ll start to experience thinning and hair loss. Zinc absorption and vitamin C intake could be synergistic. The Hair Transplant Network gives an estimate of $4 to $8 per graft for a FUT procedure and $6 to $10 per graft for a FUE procedure.", "In simple words, fashion illustration gives a freedom to the artist to put forward the fashion designs and ideas in front of the entire world.", "Laughter, smiles and playfulness were the norm for his photos, but it was not in fashion photography. It’s nice that at least parts of society and media are recognizing that not all women are shaped the same and we don’t all need to be a size 6 or smaller.", "Spray roots and tips to speed hair growth and prevent split ends. On the downside, the effectiveness of gotu kola as a treatment for hair loss lacks clinical evidence like many other herbs purported to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth.", "I have an old scar on my face. which cream would be the best to use on this scar to smooth and lessen visual.", "I tried coconut oil on my face after hearing a friend talk about the wonders it works, but it made me break out terribly. I quit using it after a week. It’s been a few weeks now, and I cleared up all except for one bump, and it looks like a raised pore/pimple, but it doesn’t hurt. I noticed that now, since yesterday, the side of it looks like there’s a popped blood vessel in it. Do you think aloe could help it? I don’t know what to do...", "Hi.. One day I went ice skating and the ice skates burned my skin near my ankles because I wasn’t wearing long socks and I had my jeans outside the skate. I didn’t do any treatment to my burns. So, they left me dark brown burn marks on my legs and its been 3 months thats ive had them. And I was wondering if by putting aloe vera gel would help? Because I really don’t want these burn marks.", "About two years ago I feel asleep with a hot water bottle in bed. When I woke my hot water bottle had leaked all over my stomach leaving v.bad blisters. Two years later & my stomach is still v.red. i have tried scar reduction serum – no luck. What else can I try?", "hello,i have permanent scars on my knees which i got them while playing football at a younger age which i cant wear short dresses n i feel bad.can aloe Vera help.please advice", "I just got a scrape on my forehead about a week ago, and it left me a white scar. Will aloe vera gel help my skin color on the scar turn to normal?", "I was bitten by dogs when I was 8 years old and now I’m 23. Can aloe Vera help me to heal my scars. Please help I even can’t wear mini skirts because of the scars. Please reply", "Just had carcinoma removed from nose and it was scraped and cauterize do will aloe gel prevent scarring The procedure was recent", "I done electrolysis for wart removal 8 months back,,,, still I am having pittered scars in my face.... Will regular use of aloe vera gel heal these scars???", "2 mnts ago i hve a 2 pimple ..then i use toothpaste on my skin ..toothpaste burn my skin..after that i use cocount oil it heal but left brown marks.... then i concern with dermotologist she suggest me to use adapalene gel 0.1 and celin 500 tablet..i use adaplene jel at night for 6 days but today i wake up i saw a red big marks on my chin ..adapalene burn my skin...what should i do.. does aloe vera wrks on it???", "Hi im 14 and have small stretch marks on my hips. How long will it take for aloe vera to make them go away ? Im very self conscious and want to be able to wear a bathing suit.", "I am 25 years of age...when i was 7 i got stitches on my head...now that stitches are visible as my hair are becoming thin and falling down..i dont want to go with hair transpalnt....is their any natural method so that i can grow hair on that scar..is aloevera jelly can do that ?", "Hello,I have blade cut marks on my hands since the last 20- years,how can I remove them or lessen them with the use of fresh aloe vera and how can I use it?", "It results very awesome also, I’ve been using it for only a few days now.Can aloe vera help me with my stretch marks. please keep this sharing..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Scarred for Life? Not with Aloe! Heal Burns, Stretch Marks, and More\n\nWe Love Aloe!\n\nInfo, Recipes, and News about Aloe Vera\n\nYou are here: Home\n\n/ Skin Care\n\n/ Scarred for Life? Not with Aloe!\n\n# Scarred for Life? Not with Aloe!\n\nMarch 15, 2011 by We Love Aloe 40 Comments\n\nAloe. Nature’s way of soothing burns, reducing scars and even melting away\nstretch marks. There are many Aloe Vera gels, creams and ointments that can go\na long way towards reducing the appearance of unsightly burns and scars.\n\nHow Does It Work?\n\nAloe Vera works by helping your skin cells regenerate and acts as a\nmoisturizer. As a result, it can make your skin appear smoother and younger.\nThe regenerated skin cells work to reduce the appearance of burns and scars.\nSince aloe also has antibacterial properties, it can be soothing which can\nprevent problems with healing. There are many active ingredients in the gel of\nthe Aloe Vera plant and in the skin itself. Together, these can work to\nimprove the look and feel of your skin. However, since Aloe Vera works to\nsoften and loosen the skin, it doesn’t do well on older scars, but fresh\nscars, recent burn marks and stretch marks can become much less apparent\nthrough cell regeneration. It’s possible that the act of massaging the Aloe\nVera into the skin can also stimulate the cells and reduce the appearance of\nscars.\n\nAloe Vera Products\n\nOne way to benefit from Aloe Vera is to purchase a plant and use the clear sap\ndirectly from the plant for scar reduction. However, as these plants are hard\nto find, that’s not practical solution. Instead, you can purchase lotions,\ncreams and gels both online and in the store. However, it’s very important to\nread labels before purchasing and using these products. Some studies have\nsuggested that Aloe Vera alone may act as a healing agent, but when coupled\nwith certain preservatives that make it last longer, it’s less effective.\nThese products use natural ingredients, including aloe. They can keep your\nskin nourished and healthy. And while they can’t prevent scarring, they can go\na long way towards making scars less obvious, particularly in their early\nstages. If the product does cause any discomfort or irritation, discontinue\nits use immediately and consult a physician before finding another product.\nSome products that you may consider for different scars include:\n\n * Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera. This product is used to reduce acne and acne scars. It works by reducing redness and making skin smoother. It’s not greasy, but can dry skin out a little bit. It doesn’t have a fragrance and it helps prevent future breakouts. The breakouts can make your skin more even and fresher using all-natural products.\n * California Baby Aloe Vera Cream. This product can be used in your hair or on your skin to heal burns and scars. It can also be used to repair stretch marks. In some cases, it also works to repair dry skin and relieve the itch and burn of eczema and other skin problems.\n * Aloe Life Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Skin Gel. This product is made from whole leaves of the Aloe Vera plant. The sap is thickened with seaweed so it’s less-liquid. You can put it on your hair to reduce the itchiness in your scalp, but it can also be used to thicken and repair hair. More importantly, you can use it on burns, scars, scrapes and stretch marks. Wash your skin and apply it. The gel works by tightening your skin and regenerating the cells to induce repair.\n\nAloe Products for Women With Stretch Marks from Childbirth\n\nStretch marks are tiny, linear scars that occur most frequently when the skin\nis stretched quickly in a short amount of time and often appear on hips, below\nthe belly button, arms and thighs. They often appear when people gain or lose\nlarge amounts of weight. One of the most common times for skin to appear is\nwhen a woman gets pregnant. When a woman has a baby, her skin is stretched a\nlot in a short amount of time. In most cases, this harms the skin’s elasticity\nbecause her stomach grows much bigger in a very short period of time, creating\nstretch marks. Aloe is one of the few products that can reduce the appearance\nof these marks by repairing the skin through regenerated skin cells.\nBasically, the plant collagen is absorbed into your skin. Although it can fix\nthem best when they’re fresh and before they’ve turned red. Aloe Vera products\nare rich in natural nutrients and can heal and prevent skin damage. The best\nway to tackle and reduce stretch marks is removing them before they exist.\nWhen you first learn you’re pregnant, begin rubbing the Aloe Vera into your\nskin to encourage its youthful appearance and make it more elastic. Even after\nthe scars are gone, you can continue using the product to keep your skin\nsmooth and young-looking. One of the best Aloe Vera products for preventing\nand reducing pregnancy stretch marks is Bella B Tummy Honey Butter. By using\nit in the morning and at night, you can rub it deep into the layers of your\nskin so that your skin maintains elasticity and retains moisture. It contains\nall natural products, so it won’t harm you or your baby. Many women report\nliking the scent through the duration of their pregnancy and it’s very easy to\napply.\n\nYou don’t have to live with scars from acne, accidents, burns, pregnancy or\nweight gain. It is possible to reduce the appearance of your scars and even\nmake them fade completely. Aloe Vera products are natural and have been used\nfor thousands of years. They are often inexpensive and can be found at local\ndrug stores and grocery stores for under $10. Many of the products are\nversatile and can be used for multiple purposes. How can you say, “No” to\nthat?\n\n### Related posts:\n\nAloe Vera Oil? That Exists?\n\nWhy Is There Aloe On My Tissue?\n\nLove Your Freckles with Aloe\n\nFiled Under: Skin Care\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Mark Fenton says\n\nNovember 10, 2012 at 2:30 pm\n\nWhen I was 21 years old, my cousing sprayed a tanning solution on my left\nshoulder. It burned terribly. I knew I would have a permenant scaring all over\nmy shoulder area. Someone advised me to use the Aloe Vera Plant. I rubbed the\ngel on my shoulder for a period of time and can honestly say, it worked. I\nhave no scarring. It truly works, I hope it does for you, too.\n\nReply\n\n * anonymous says\n\nJune 21, 2015 at 9:14 pm\n\nHi. I recently burned my hand with hot oil. It is in the process of healing.\nAll the skin peeled off. I know I will definitely have a scar. I want to know\nif I should apply it now in the healing process with the skin of or after it\nis completely finished heal with the scar. Help.\n\nReply\n\n * Olivia Fletcher says\n\nJuly 25, 2018 at 6:28 am\n\nFor how long did you do it\n\nReply\n\n 2. Jessica says\n\nApril 28, 2013 at 8:14 pm\n\nI noticed this website said that it doesn’t work well on older scars which is\na problem because the scars on my body are old(they’ve been there most of my\nlife) but I use aloe Vera sap straight from the plant (my mom has dozens) so\nwhat else can I use ?\n\nReply\n\n * Jessica says\n\nApril 28, 2013 at 8:15 pm\n\nalso, I’ve been using it for only a few days now\n\nReply\n\n * Joanne Johnson says\n\nAugust 5, 2013 at 12:35 am\n\nHi Jessica ...\n\nIt is not true that it does not work for old scars BUT you need to do it a LOT\nLONGER the older the scar is. Everyday repeatedly ... be patient ...\neventually it will heal. Take a before photo and then use the same camera and\ntake another photo every 2 or so months. When the healing is SLOW it is easy\nto not notice it and give up because you do not think it is doing anything.\nBut photos will show that there is improvement it’s just that you have gotten\nused to the gradual change and do not notice it.\n\nIn time the healing will be obvious ... but depending on how large the scars\nand and how old they are you may need to keep applying the aloe vera gel for a\nLONG time.\n\nIt is good for skin in general so you have nothing to loose if it doesn’t\nwork.\n\nI know from past experience with BIG scars that have disapeared totally ... be\npatient and consistent.\n\nGood luck ... Joanne J\n\nReply\n\n * magdy says\n\nNovember 2, 2013 at 10:50 am\n\ndear Joanne\n\ni have shallow scars and some ice pix on my face from acne 10 years ago will\naloe vera from plant directly help in vanishing those scars , and how much\ntime would it take approx.\n\nplease would you reply to my e-mail riad_magdy@hotmail.com\n\nthanks in advance for your help\n\nmagdy\n\nReply\n\n 3. nousheen says\n\nJuly 4, 2013 at 2:24 pm\n\ni wanted to know weather applying aelovera gel that is taken directly from\nplant on to tummy ......does it reduces the belly size??? did not get the\nright answer\n\nReply\n\n 4. Mangi says\n\nJuly 11, 2013 at 2:05 pm\n\nWill try aloe gel fresh from the garden and will keep you posted\n\nReply\n\n 5. mommy115 says\n\nJuly 20, 2013 at 8:49 pm\n\nAloe can be found in almost every nursery in the USA. It can be invasive so it\nis best grown in a pot unless you want a whole garden full. It works great for\nminor burns the sooner you use it after a burn, the better. It is best to soak\nany burn in very cold water (not ice water but a few cubes won’t hurt)\nimmediately after getting burned for at least 15 minutes then apply the aloe\nseveral times a day after gently washing and patting dry the area. If you live\nin areas that don’t get freezing weather You’ll find it in many of your\nneighbors gardens. The flowers are quite beautiful too.\n\nReply\n\n 6. monica chovez says\n\nSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:02 am\n\ndear joanne, i got burned TODAY by a curling iron it peeled of my skin OWWWE\nit hurt and i had school. i went to the bathroom and hid it with my hair (oh\nyah its on my for head). my grandma told me to apply toothpaste then lots of\nALOE VERA she has dozens of aloe vera plants. hopefully it will work. 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 7. ankit kumar says\n\nDecember 8, 2013 at 2:35 pm\n\nI got burnt by hot tea when I was 2 years old. Now i am 22. Will aleovera work\non my scars..???? Please reply\n\nReply\n\n 8. Kyndal says\n\nJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:23 am\n\nMy face had gotten scratched badly when I was nine, my mom put aloe on my face\neveryday and the scratches healed completely with no scars in less than a\nmonth!\n\nReply\n\n 9. Temitope says\n\nJanuary 26, 2014 at 10:49 pm\n\nMy dad cut my face with a razor blade when i was tender age because i was\naccused of stealing & now am 23years of age.Please can aloe vera work to these\nscars on my faces?\n\nReply\n\n * Erin says\n\nMay 18, 2017 at 1:21 am\n\nVery sorry about that and it should work, but because it is so old it may take\nmonths... best of luck removing your scar☺�?\n\nReply\n\n 10. Anirudh says\n\nMarch 8, 2014 at 12:26 pm\n\nI’ve got a small bulgy type scar of pimple on my nose which is almost 6 months\nold. How many days should i use aloe vera gel direct from garden to heal it??\n\nReply\n\n * Danielle Brown says\n\nMarch 9, 2014 at 6:30 am\n\nHi Anirudh,\n\nUsing aloe to heal acne scars takes a bit of patience, but with daily\napplication twice a day (at night and in the morning), you should begin seeing\nresults anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. Especially because you are using straight\naloe gel to eliminate the pimple scarring, which is not diluted but has\nmaximum medicinal potential, you have a better chance of seeing quicker\nresults than if you used a store-bought acne scar-fighting product that\ncontained aloe.\n\nReply\n\n 11. hair growth laser 50 reviews says\n\nMay 18, 2014 at 6:21 pm\n\nThe older you get, the more likely it is that you’ll start to experience\nthinning and hair loss. Zinc absorption and vitamin C intake could be\nsynergistic. The Hair Transplant Network gives an estimate of $4 to $8 per\ngraft for a FUT procedure and $6 to $10 per graft for a FUE procedure.\n\nReply\n\n 12. celebrity dress designers says\n\nJune 21, 2014 at 3:09 am\n\nIn simple words, fashion illustration gives a freedom to the artist to put\nforward the fashion designs and ideas in front of the entire world.\n\nLaughter, smiles and playfulness were the norm for his photos, but it was not\nin fashion photography. It’s nice that at least parts of society and media are\nrecognizing that not all women are shaped the same and we don’t all need to be\na size 6 or smaller.\n\nReply\n\n 13. hair restoration japan says\n\nJuly 3, 2014 at 12:58 am\n\nIt is winter and water is ice-cold, you can make it luke-warm.\n\nSpray roots and tips to speed hair growth and prevent split ends. On the\ndownside, the effectiveness of gotu kola as a treatment for hair loss lacks\nclinical evidence like many other herbs purported to prevent hair loss and\nstimulate hair growth.\n\nReply\n\n 14. Victor says\n\nAugust 21, 2014 at 2:33 pm\n\nI have an old scar on my face. which cream would be the best to use on this\nscar to smooth and lessen visual.\n\nPlease advise ASAP.\n\nReply\n\n 15. Christine says\n\nAugust 24, 2014 at 12:34 am\n\nI tried coconut oil on my face after hearing a friend talk about the wonders\nit works, but it made me break out terribly. I quit using it after a week.\nIt’s been a few weeks now, and I cleared up all except for one bump, and it\nlooks like a raised pore/pimple, but it doesn’t hurt. I noticed that now,\nsince yesterday, the side of it looks like there’s a popped blood vessel in\nit. Do you think aloe could help it? I don’t know what to do...\n\nReply\n\n 16. Stretch Marks Natural Remedies says\n\nJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:52 pm\n\nAtrophic scar – a sunken or pitted scar.\n\nReply\n\n 17. Rita says\n\nMarch 28, 2015 at 1:02 am\n\nHi.. One day I went ice skating and the ice skates burned my skin near my\nankles because I wasn’t wearing long socks and I had my jeans outside the\nskate. I didn’t do any treatment to my burns. So, they left me dark brown burn\nmarks on my legs and its been 3 months thats ive had them. And I was wondering\nif by putting aloe vera gel would help? Because I really don’t want these burn\nmarks.\n\nReply\n\n 18. grainne says\n\nMay 29, 2015 at 1:56 pm\n\nAbout two years ago I feel asleep with a hot water bottle in bed. When I woke\nmy hot water bottle had leaked all over my stomach leaving v.bad blisters. Two\nyears later & my stomach is still v.red. i have tried scar reduction serum –\nno luck. What else can I try?\n\nReply\n\n 19. paula says\n\nJune 2, 2015 at 11:31 am\n\nhello,i have permanent scars on my knees which i got them while playing\nfootball at a younger age which i cant wear short dresses n i feel bad.can\naloe Vera help.please advice\n\nReply\n\n 20. Christian says\n\nJuly 11, 2015 at 3:25 am\n\nI just got a scrape on my forehead about a week ago, and it left me a white\nscar. Will aloe vera gel help my skin color on the scar turn to normal?\n\nReply\n\n 21. nokwanda says\n\nOctober 19, 2015 at 12:26 pm\n\nI was bitten by dogs when I was 8 years old and now I’m 23. Can aloe Vera help\nme to heal my scars. Please help I even can’t wear mini skirts because of the\nscars. Please reply\n\nReply\n\n 22. Barb says\n\nNovember 20, 2015 at 5:25 pm\n\nJust had carcinoma removed from nose and it was scraped and cauterize do will\naloe gel prevent scarring The procedure was recent\n\nReply\n\n 23. Mary says\n\nNovember 21, 2015 at 1:07 pm\n\nHi, I have acne scars which are 4 years old. How long will it take to fade?\n\nReply\n\n 24. Esaimathi says\n\nNovember 30, 2015 at 4:28 pm\n\nI done electrolysis for wart removal 8 months back,,,, still I am having\npittered scars in my face.... Will regular use of aloe vera gel heal these\nscars???\n\nReply\n\n 25. parul says\n\nMay 18, 2016 at 11:39 am\n\n2 mnts ago i hve a 2 pimple ..then i use toothpaste on my skin ..toothpaste\nburn my skin..after that i use cocount oil it heal but left brown marks....\nthen i concern with dermotologist she suggest me to use adapalene gel 0.1 and\ncelin 500 tablet..i use adaplene jel at night for 6 days but today i wake up i\nsaw a red big marks on my chin ..adapalene burn my skin...what should i do..\ndoes aloe vera wrks on it???\n\nReply\n\n 26. Becky says\n\nJune 20, 2016 at 9:56 pm\n\nHi im 14 and have small stretch marks on my hips. How long will it take for\naloe vera to make them go away ? Im very self conscious and want to be able to\nwear a bathing suit.\n\nReply\n\n 27. Honey says\n\nAugust 13, 2016 at 12:30 pm\n\nI am 25 years of age...when i was 7 i got stitches on my head...now that\nstitches are visible as my hair are becoming thin and falling down..i dont\nwant to go with hair transpalnt....is their any natural method so that i can\ngrow hair on that scar..is aloevera jelly can do that ?\n\nReply\n\n 28. Mary says\n\nNovember 18, 2016 at 1:14 pm\n\nCan aloe vera help me with my stretch marks\n\nReply\n\n 29. Kanupriya Bazaz says\n\nFebruary 23, 2017 at 3:17 am\n\nHello,I have blade cut marks on my hands since the last 20- years,how can I\nremove them or lessen them with the use of fresh aloe vera and how can I use\nit?\n\nReply\n\n 30. roxanne says\n\nApril 19, 2017 at 10:51 am\n\nalovera soothing gel can remove the old scar on the legs?\n\nReply\n\n 31. munish bharti says\n\nOctober 12, 2017 at 5:18 am\n\nIt results very awesome also, I’ve been using it for only a few days now.Can\naloe vera help me with my stretch marks. please keep this sharing...\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. The Amazing Benefits of Aloe Vera (on your face?) \| EatFeelDo says:\n\nMarch 25, 2014 at 4:26 pm\n\n[...] http://www.aloeplant.info/scarred-for-life-not-with-aloe/ [...]\n\nReply\n\n 2. visit the next internet site says:\n\nAugust 17, 2014 at 10:23 am\n\nvisit the next internet site\n\nScarred for Life? Not with Aloe! 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Scars form after a wound is completely healed.", "There are different kinds of scars. Most scars are flat and pale. However, in cases when the body produces too much collagen, scars can be raised. Raised scars are called hypertrophic scars or keloid scars. Both of these kinds of scars are more common in younger and dark-skinned people.", "Some scars can have a sunken or pitted appearance. This kind of scarring occurs when underlying structures supporting the skin (for example, fat or muscle) are lost. Some surgical scars have this appearance, as do some scars from acne.", "Scars also can appear as stretched skin. Such scars result when the skin stretches rapidly (for example, as in growth spurts or during pregnancy). In addition, this type of scar can occur when the skin is under tension (near a joint, for example) during the healing process.", "Although scars cannot be completely removed, their appearance can be improved to some extent. Methods for improving the appearance of scars include:", "Topical treatments, such as vitamin E, cocoa butter cream, silicone gel,onion extract products, and several commercial skin care products like Vaseline and Aquaphor that are sold over the counter may be somewhat effective in helping to heal scars.", "Surgery. Although it will not remove a scar, surgery can be used to alter a scar's shape or make it less noticeable. Surgery is not recommended in cases of hypertrophic or keloid scarring (raised scars) because there is a risk of recurring scars as well as more severe scarring that results from the treatment.", "Steroid injections. A course of steroid injections into a scar may help flatten it. Injections may help to soften the appearance of keloid or hypertrophic scars. 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or bleomycin can be injected into scars to reduce the size of the scar and ease itchiness and pain.", "Radiotherapy. Low-dose, superficial radiotherapy is used to prevent recurrence of severe keloid and hypertrophic scarring. This treatment is used only in extreme cases because of potential long-term side effects.", "Dermabrasion. This treatment involves the removal of the surface of the skin with special equipment. Dermabrasion is useful to blend in the irregularities of a scar whether it is raised or depressed.", "Laser resurfacing. This procedure, similar to dermabrasion, removes the surface layers of the skin using different types of lasers. Newer types of lasers may achieve more subtle results by working on the collagen in the dermis without removing the upper layers of skin. This advancement results in little down time as opposed to traditional laser resurfacing and dermabrasion, which requires a longer recovery.", "Filler injections. These treatments can be used to raise sunken scars to the level of surrounding skin. The effects of these injections are only temporary, however, and the procedures may need to be regularly repeated. Newer forms of injectable fillers are now on the market and may be an option for some people.", "Microneedling. Many small puncture holes are made into the superficial skin to stimulate collagen production and even introduce collagen stimulators or other products to try to reduce the appearance of scars.", "Cryosurgery freezes the scar to reduce the size of the scar, and reduce pain, itchiness, hardness and discoloration. This may be combined with steroid or 5-FU injections." ] }, "parsed_md": "Scars: Why They Form & Ways To Improve Appearance\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Menu\n\n### Skin Scars Home\n\n * Medical Reference\n * Video\n * Quizzes\n * News Archive\n\n### Skin Topics\n\n * Acne\n * Bedbugs\n * Cold Sores\n * Eczema\n * Fungal Infections\n * Hair Loss\n * Healthy Beauty\n * Lice\n * Psoriasis\n * Psoriatic Arthritis\n * Poison Ivy\n * Rosacea\n * Shingles\n * Skin Cancer\n * More Related Topics\n\n### Skin Problems & Treatments Guide\n\n * Skin Discolorations\n * Chronic Skin Conditions\n * Acute Skin Problems\n * Skin Infections\n\n### Skin Conditions Resources\n\n * News\n * Medical Reference\n * Slideshows\n * Quizzes\n * Questions & Answers\n * Find a Dermatologist\n\n * Skin Problems and Treatments\n * Reference\n\n### Menu\n\n# Scars and Your Skin\n\nMedically Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, MD on January 23, 2020\n\n### In this Article\n\n * How Do Scars Form?\n * How Can Scars Be Treated?\n\nScars are a natural part of the body's healing process. A scar results from\nthe biologic process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues. Most\nwounds, except for very minor ones, result in some degree of scarring.\n\nScars can result from accidents, diseases, skin conditions such as acne, or\nsurgeries.\n\n## How Do Scars Form?\n\nScars form when the dermis (deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The body\nforms new collagen fibers (a naturally occurring protein in the body) to mend\nthe damage, resulting in a scar. The new scar tissue will have a different\ntexture and quality than the surrounding tissue. Scars form after a wound is\ncompletely healed.\n\nThere are different kinds of scars. Most scars are flat and pale. However, in\ncases when the body produces too much collagen, scars can be raised. Raised\nscars are called hypertrophic scars or keloid scars. Both of these kinds of\nscars are more common in younger and dark-skinned people.\n\nSome scars can have a sunken or pitted appearance. This kind of scarring\noccurs when underlying structures supporting the skin (for example, fat or\nmuscle) are lost. Some surgical scars have this appearance, as do some scars\nfrom acne.\n\nScars also can appear as stretched skin. Such scars result when the skin\nstretches rapidly (for example, as in growth spurts or during pregnancy). In\naddition, this type of scar can occur when the skin is under tension (near a\njoint, for example) during the healing process.\n\n## How Can Scars Be Treated?\n\nAlthough scars cannot be completely removed, their appearance can be improved\nto some extent. Methods for improving the appearance of scars include:\n\n * Topical treatments, such as vitamin E, cocoa butter cream, silicone gel,onion extract products, and several commercial skin care products like Vaseline and Aquaphor that are sold over the counter may be somewhat effective in helping to heal scars.\n * Surgery. Although it will not remove a scar, surgery can be used to alter a scar's shape or make it less noticeable. Surgery is not recommended in cases of hypertrophic or keloid scarring (raised scars) because there is a risk of recurring scars as well as more severe scarring that results from the treatment.\n * Steroid injections. A course of steroid injections into a scar may help flatten it. Injections may help to soften the appearance of keloid or hypertrophic scars. 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or bleomycin can be injected into scars to reduce the size of the scar and ease itchiness and pain.\n * Radiotherapy. Low-dose, superficial radiotherapy is used to prevent recurrence of severe keloid and hypertrophic scarring. This treatment is used only in extreme cases because of potential long-term side effects.\n * Dermabrasion. This treatment involves the removal of the surface of the skin with special equipment. Dermabrasion is useful to blend in the irregularities of a scar whether it is raised or depressed.\n * Microdermabrasion is a much less invasive form of dermabrasion but is minimally useful for very superficial scars.\n * Laser resurfacing. This procedure, similar to dermabrasion, removes the surface layers of the skin using different types of lasers. Newer types of lasers may achieve more subtle results by working on the collagen in the dermis without removing the upper layers of skin. This advancement results in little down time as opposed to traditional laser resurfacing and dermabrasion, which requires a longer recovery.\n * Filler injections. These treatments can be used to raise sunken scars to the level of surrounding skin. The effects of these injections are only temporary, however, and the procedures may need to be regularly repeated. Newer forms of injectable fillers are now on the market and may be an option for some people.\n * Microneedling. Many small puncture holes are made into the superficial skin to stimulate collagen production and even introduce collagen stimulators or other products to try to reduce the appearance of scars.\n * Cryosurgery freezes the scar to reduce the size of the scar, and reduce pain, itchiness, hardness and discoloration. This may be combined with steroid or 5-FU injections.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCE:\n\nAmerican Academy of Dermatology.\n\n© 2020 WebMD, LLC. 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These devices use a tiny beam to treat thousands of pinpoint areas of your skin. Because only a fraction of your skin is directly treated (hence the name “fractional) the surrounding skin left untreated promoted rapid healing. The skin’s wound healing response created new collagen, adding firmness and elasticity to the skin.", "Almost any area of the body can be treated for the removal of scars. We have treated patients in a wide variety of areas including the legs, face, chest, breast, hands, abdomen and thighs.", "During the treatment, there is a brief heating sensation. Most patients find the treatments are comfortable and can be easily tolerated with the application of topical numbing cream and a cold air blower. For most, there is either none or at most only a few days of mild discomfort.", "The downtime associated will vary depending on the depth and settings that the physician uses in your particular case. Your skin will be sensitive to ultra- violet light after the procedure, so all patients must avoid direct sun exposure.", "The amount of treatments you will need will depend on the type of scar that you have and your skin type. Every patient is different. We recommend that patients come in for a consultation so that the treated area can be evaluated properly.", "Dr. Goldberg is a wonderful doctor. I am pleased with the results and my mom even wants to come in to have a procedure done. He is professional and sweet. The staff is wonderfully attentive and kind. I tell all my friends about him." ] }, "parsed_md": "Laser Scar Removal\n\n\|\n\nHome » Procedures & Services » Cosmetic Laser Procedures » Laser Scar Removal\n\n\|\n\n# Laser Scar Removal \n \n--- \n \nWe all have them; the scars left over from surgeries, nicks and scrapes and\nthe occasional freak accident. If you are looking to reveal the smooth, silky\nskin underneath an embarrassing scar you’ve come to the right place. As one of\nthe leading laser rejuvenation centers in the nation, our providers are poised\nto help you improve almost any scar using the most up to date laser technology\navailable.\n\nOur physicians utilize the fractionated lasers and eMatrix sublative\nrejuvenation to diminish the appearance of scars and acne scars. This is a\nquick and comfortable procedure that has little to no downtime. These devices\nuse a tiny beam to treat thousands of pinpoint areas of your skin. Because\nonly a fraction of your skin is directly treated (hence the name “fractional)\nthe surrounding skin left untreated promoted rapid healing. The skin’s wound\nhealing response created new collagen, adding firmness and elasticity to the\nskin.\n\nCommonly Asked Questions about Fractional Scar Removal Treatments\n\nWhat Areas of the Body Can You Treat?\n\nAlmost any area of the body can be treated for the removal of scars. We have\ntreated patients in a wide variety of areas including the legs, face, chest,\nbreast, hands, abdomen and thighs.\n\nIs the Procedure Uncomfortable?\n\nDuring the treatment, there is a brief heating sensation. Most patients find\nthe treatments are comfortable and can be easily tolerated with the\napplication of topical numbing cream and a cold air blower. For most, there is\neither none or at most only a few days of mild discomfort.\n\nIs There Any Downtime Involved?\n\nThe downtime associated will vary depending on the depth and settings that the\nphysician uses in your particular case. Your skin will be sensitive to ultra-\nviolet light after the procedure, so all patients must avoid direct sun\nexposure.\n\nHow Many Treatments Are Required?\n\nThe amount of treatments you will need will depend on the type of scar that\nyou have and your skin type. Every patient is different. 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Most of these scars appear in our teens as a result of pimples and other minor and negligible injuries. One of the effective remedies that helps to heal scars is cocoa butter.", "Myth Melted! According to the FDA, butter is either prepared entirely from milk, cream, or both. Keeping this definition in mind, according to facts, cocoa butter is not a butter. Instead it is a natural fat obtained from cocoa beans -- seeds found inside the fruits of the cacao tree.", "Cocoa butter is a vegetable fat extract that has a pale yellow appearance. This extract is semisolid in state and resembles a bar of butter.", "Commercially sold cocoa butter is usually extracted from cocoa beans and is used for a variety of purposes, like making chocolate, in pharmaceuticals, preparing ointments, and a variety of other toiletries.", "At times, a simple cube or bar of cocoa butter is characterized by a lingering flavor of cocoa along with a slight aroma. Among them, one of the least-known uses of cocoa butter is that it is an excellent home remedy for removal of scars! So, does cocoa butter heal scars? Let's find the answer.", "The answer is a definite yes! Cocoa butter is a primitive cosmetic that has been used by women for a long period of time. Before the development of cosmetics, cocoa butter was used in a variety of primitive ointments and beauty remedies. Today, though not used as a direct remedy, cocoa butter is used as an ingredient in a wide range of cosmetics. There are several properties of cocoa butter that make it an excellent healer of scars, especially the ones that appear on your hands and face.", "Cocoa butter, being a natural product, is used for cooking as well as for skin care. It moisturizes not only the upper layer of skin -- epidermis, but also the middle layer known as dermis. Pure cocoa butter is free from all the harsh chemicals and is rich in Vitamin E that helps in skin repair. A scar disrupts the tone of the entire skin. The unevenness is especially noticed due to the fact that the color of the scar is extremely light as compared to the rest of the skin. The differentiation of the tone of the skin color often remains, even after the scars heal. Cocoa butter helps the scarred skin to match with the rest of the skin. At times, if you are lucky enough, the scar totally disappears and the skin gets healed completely. Apart from softening and moisturizing (it locks moisture in the deepest skin layers), cocoa butter will smooth out your skin tone and texture, as a result of which the scars seem less noticeable. It is always good if you opt for a product that contains collagen, vitamin E, elastin, and cocoa butter. All the four elements keep your skin well-hydrated, thus maintaining skin elasticity. One can even use plain cocoa butter after the scar has been healed.", "The concern areas on your body would be the stomach, hips, legs, and chest (in case of stretch marks), or maybe a scrapped knee (caused while playing), face, hands, etc. You can apply cocoa butter daily to these areas and see the difference.", "One of the best features of using cocoa butter as a healing agent for scars is that it is an excellent moisturizer and helps the human skin retain the amount of required moisture. The moisture that is retained in the skin helps the skin tissues to regrow.", "■ Cocoa butter forms a protective layer of natural moisture and oil on the skin which protects the skin from all external weathering elements and prevents the regrowth of damaged tissues.", "■ The best thing about cocoa butter is the wonderful smell which lasts for quite a long time, and moreover, you don't have to spend a lot of dollars, as it is quite inexpensive.", "■ People living in regions that have harsh climatic conditions often apply a thin layer of cocoa butter on their skin in order to prevent weathering damage.", "■ With regular use of cocoa butter, your skin becomes soft, smooth, and it starts to glow (for which you would usually have to spend God knows how many hours in a parlor!).", "■ You can use cocoa butter in the form of lotion, oil, or stick, but I suggest you to go for the pure bar to get more benefits. So, go and get a cocoa butter bar, cut some pieces, put in it your hot bath and feel the magic.", "Note: It is very essential to check whether your skin is compatible with cocoa butter to avoid any adverse reactions.", "I stop using palmer's, because It wasn't helping my scars. So now I just use Vaseline cocoa butter and queen Helene - Michael Hooper [December 17, 2016]", "my wife had a gas burn two weeks ago. she is been treated with dermerzin cream. we are hoping to apply cocoa butter to remove the scar after she heals. please where can one obtain some? - itua aihe [January 4, 2016]", "Just started using cocoa butter lastnight and by this morning a painful scab vanished! Pretty amazing.. - nardia [May 25, 2014]", "I had a large round light brown spot on my right upper arm from getting frequent insulin shots. It looked like a bruise. I decided to try Palmers cocoa Butter over the Spot. I put it on twice daily. Once in the morning and once in the evening. Within a week and a half the mark was gone. I also used an Edgar Cayce Remedy on an old burn scar I had. It was a scar lotion mentioned in the Edgary Cayce remedy book. I happened to find this Edgar Cayce Remedy at the health store already made and bottled. It was in a bottle called Scargo and on the back it had the same ingriedients that Edgar Cayce suggested for the scar lotion. I put it on by burn 3 times daily. I would rub it in and was patient. Within a month I noticed improvements. The burn scar started to disappear within 2 months. I tried to buy more to remove the rest of the scar but the health food store I went to doesn't sell it anymore so I have to find another store that does. I also tried this scar lotion on a fresh burn mark that appeared on my cheek and that went away within 2 weeks. I guess if the scar is fresh its faster results and longer results if older scars depending how old they are - linda [August 9, 2013]" ] }, "parsed_md": "Does Cocoa Butter Heal Scars?\n\n# Does Cocoa Butter Heal Scars?\n\nMany of us have small and almost unnoticeable scars on our hands or face. Most\nof these scars appear in our teens as a result of pimples and other minor and\nnegligible injuries. One of the effective remedies that helps to heal scars is\ncocoa butter.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nMyth Melted! According to the FDA, butter is either prepared entirely from\nmilk, cream, or both. Keeping this definition in mind, according to facts,\ncocoa butter is not a butter. Instead it is a natural fat obtained from cocoa\nbeans -- seeds found inside the fruits of the cacao tree.\n\nCocoa butter is a vegetable fat extract that has a pale yellow appearance.\nThis extract is semisolid in state and resembles a bar of butter.\n\nCommercially sold cocoa butter is usually extracted from cocoa beans and is\nused for a variety of purposes, like making chocolate, in pharmaceuticals,\npreparing ointments, and a variety of other toiletries.\n\nAt times, a simple cube or bar of cocoa butter is characterized by a lingering\nflavor of cocoa along with a slight aroma. Among them, one of the least-known\nuses of cocoa butter is that it is an excellent home remedy for removal of\nscars! So, does cocoa butter heal scars? Let's find the answer.\n\nDoes Cocoa Butter Help Get Rid of Scars?\n\nThe answer is a definite yes! Cocoa butter is a primitive cosmetic that has\nbeen used by women for a long period of time. Before the development of\ncosmetics, cocoa butter was used in a variety of primitive ointments and\nbeauty remedies. Today, though not used as a direct remedy, cocoa butter is\nused as an ingredient in a wide range of cosmetics. There are several\nproperties of cocoa butter that make it an excellent healer of scars,\nespecially the ones that appear on your hands and face.\n\nHow Cocoa Butter Works?\n\nCocoa butter, being a natural product, is used for cooking as well as for skin\ncare. It moisturizes not only the upper layer of skin -- epidermis, but also\nthe middle layer known as dermis. Pure cocoa butter is free from all the harsh\nchemicals and is rich in Vitamin E that helps in skin repair. A scar disrupts\nthe tone of the entire skin. The unevenness is especially noticed due to the\nfact that the color of the scar is extremely light as compared to the rest of\nthe skin. The differentiation of the tone of the skin color often remains,\neven after the scars heal. Cocoa butter helps the scarred skin to match with\nthe rest of the skin. At times, if you are lucky enough, the scar totally\ndisappears and the skin gets healed completely. Apart from softening and\nmoisturizing (it locks moisture in the deepest skin layers), cocoa butter will\nsmooth out your skin tone and texture, as a result of which the scars seem\nless noticeable. It is always good if you opt for a product that contains\ncollagen, vitamin E, elastin, and cocoa butter. All the four elements keep\nyour skin well-hydrated, thus maintaining skin elasticity. One can even use\nplain cocoa butter after the scar has been healed.\n\nThe concern areas on your body would be the stomach, hips, legs, and chest (in\ncase of stretch marks), or maybe a scrapped knee (caused while playing), face,\nhands, etc. You can apply cocoa butter daily to these areas and see the\ndifference.\n\nHow to Use Cocoa Butter on Scars\n\nOne of the best features of using cocoa butter as a healing agent for scars is\nthat it is an excellent moisturizer and helps the human skin retain the amount\nof required moisture. The moisture that is retained in the skin helps the skin\ntissues to regrow.\n\n■ Wash the affected area clean with a gentle soap, and pat it dry with a soft\ntowel.\n\n■ Take some cocoa butter on your hand and rub it gently on the scars/stretch\nmarks for a minute.\n\n■ Let the butter get absorbed into your skin so that it remains moisturized.\n\n■ Repeat this activity at least twice a day to see the miracles of cocoa\nbutter lightening your scars.\n\nSome More Benefits\n\n■ Cocoa butter forms a protective layer of natural moisture and oil on the\nskin which protects the skin from all external weathering elements and\nprevents the regrowth of damaged tissues.\n\n■ The best thing about cocoa butter is the wonderful smell which lasts for\nquite a long time, and moreover, you don't have to spend a lot of dollars, as\nit is quite inexpensive.\n\n■ People living in regions that have harsh climatic conditions often apply a\nthin layer of cocoa butter on their skin in order to prevent weathering\ndamage.\n\n■ With regular use of cocoa butter, your skin becomes soft, smooth, and it\nstarts to glow (for which you would usually have to spend God knows how many\nhours in a parlor!).\n\n■ You can use cocoa butter in the form of lotion, oil, or stick, but I suggest\nyou to go for the pure bar to get more benefits. So, go and get a cocoa butter\nbar, cut some pieces, put in it your hot bath and feel the magic.\n\nNote: It is very essential to check whether your skin is compatible with cocoa\nbutter to avoid any adverse reactions.\n\nScholasticus K\n\nLast Updated: August 5, 2016\n\nReprint Permission\n\nScars Body Butter\n\nShare This Article\n\nShare\n\nShare Tweet Share WhatsApp\n\nEmail Print\n\nDon't Miss\n\n * Cocoa Butter for Face\n\n * Scar Tissue after Surgery\n\n * How to Get Rid of Scars Naturally - Healing Scars Naturally\n\n * Internal Scar Tissue\n\n * Scar Removal: How to Get Rid of Burn Scars\n\nMore From Buzzle\n\nEffective Laser Surgery for Scars: Treatment and Removal\n\nHow to Get Rid of Scars on Lips\n\nThe Amazing Benefits of Using Petroleum Jelly for Treating Scars\n\nFace Marks Removal Creams for a Spotlight Ready Skin\n\nThe Benefits of Using Shea Butter for Hair Every Girl Gotta Know\n\nShea Butter Lip Balm\n\nPost a Comment\n\nComments\n\nI stop using palmer's, because It wasn't helping my scars. So now I just use\nVaseline cocoa butter and queen Helene - Michael Hooper [December 17, 2016]\n\nmy wife had a gas burn two weeks ago. she is been treated with dermerzin\ncream. we are hoping to apply cocoa butter to remove the scar after she heals.\nplease where can one obtain some? - itua aihe [January 4, 2016]\n\nLooking forward to a more beautiful face - Amber [October 17, 2014]\n\nI am now trying the coco butter fat on my acne dark spots - collins [September\n26, 2014]\n\nJust started using cocoa butter lastnight and by this morning a painful scab\nvanished! Pretty amazing.. - nardia [May 25, 2014]\n\nExtremely educating article about one of god's gifts to mankind. - Egal [March\n30, 2014]\n\nScargo can be purchased from the Baar company - jo B [November 21, 2013]\n\nwhere can i buy cocoa butter? - mylene [August 13, 2013]\n\nI had a large round light brown spot on my right upper arm from getting\nfrequent insulin shots. It looked like a bruise. I decided to try Palmers\ncocoa Butter over the Spot. I put it on twice daily. Once in the morning and\nonce in the evening. Within a week and a half the mark was gone. I also used\nan Edgar Cayce Remedy on an old burn scar I had. It was a scar lotion\nmentioned in the Edgary Cayce remedy book. I happened to find this Edgar Cayce\nRemedy at the health store already made and bottled. It was in a bottle called\nScargo and on the back it had the same ingriedients that Edgar Cayce suggested\nfor the scar lotion. I put it on by burn 3 times daily. I would rub it in and\nwas patient. Within a month I noticed improvements. The burn scar started to\ndisappear within 2 months. I tried to buy more to remove the rest of the scar\nbut the health food store I went to doesn't sell it anymore so I have to find\nanother store that does. I also tried this scar lotion on a fresh burn mark\nthat appeared on my cheek and that went away within 2 weeks. I guess if the\nscar is fresh its faster results and longer results if older scars depending\nhow old they are - linda [August 9, 2013]\n\nhow long does it take until the scars disapear ruffly in weeks? - jam [April\n9, 2011]\n\nClose\n\n©2000-2015, 2016 Buzzle.com®. All rights reserved.\n\nAbout Buzzle \| Privacy Policy\n\nBack to Top\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.huffingtonpost.com:80/2013/06/21/vitamin-e-oil-tips_n_3477654.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20171005235725/http://www.huffingtonpost.com:80/2013/06/21/vitamin-e-oil-tips_n_3477654.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Vitamin E Oil: Why You Should Use On Your Body With Caution", "passages": [ "You've probably heard your doctor discuss the health benefits of taking vitamin E, which include boosting your immune system, preventing stroke- induced brain damage and protecting against certain cancers. But vitamin E oil can also work wonders when it comes to your hair, skin and nails. (Just take a look at this girl's smooth alabaster complexion). However, it isn't as simple as buying a face cream labeled with the powerful ingredient.", "Skincare specialists praise vitamin E oil for its beauty benefits, but they do so with caution. \"Vitamin E is always a tricky ingredient to use,\" says celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas. \"It's an awesome antioxidant, but it's heavy, so if you are prone to break outs, it could make you break out more. Vitamin E has always been used in skincare, but I think the purity of it has changed.\"", "Dr. Stafford R. Broumand, a New York City-based cosmetic and plastic surgeon, echoes the evolution of the super vitamin, explaining, \"Vitamin E exists in eight chemical forms (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta- tocopherol and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta –tocotrienol). Tocopherol is the only form that is recognized to meet human requirements. However, most Vitamin E oils do not contain all eight forms and some have soy.\"", "According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, our society's growing obsession with oils is rooted in the belief that a \"natural\" product is the cure-all for dry skin, eczema, etc. \"The fact is that the oil may be moisturizing to help the condition, but the vitamin E part of it is unnecessary... and can sometimes cause an allergy,\" she says.", "So how can we get the most out of vitamin E oil without causing more harm than good to our bodies?", "Apply it at night. \"The oil can be thick and greasy, so it's best used before bedtime, possibly in place of a night cream or moisturizer,\" says Dr. Broumand.", "Combine it with vitamin C. \"It has been shown that when combining vitamin E with vitamin C, it can act as a natural form of sun protection,\" explains Dr. Broumand. \"Vitamin E oil works to block free radicals from the body, which play a large part in the aging process. If we can fight off free radicals, then we can reduce wrinkles and keep the skin youthful-looking.\"", "Vargas adds, \"It has basic antioxidant properties that everyone needs. It is unavoidable that we are all suffering from environmental stress. [Vitamin E oil] protects the skin against cell mutation in the sun and pollution. It's also an anti-inflammatory, so it calms and hydrates sensitive skin.\"", "Swap it in place of skin-brightening creams. \"Free radicals can also prevent the healing of scars, so applying vitamin E oil will help to repair and improve the appearance of the damaged tissue,\" says Dr. Broumand.", "Use it to target excessive dryness. \"There have been some studies to show that vitamin E oil may increase circulation to the scalp,\" says Dr. Broumand. \"This temporarily increased blood flow to the area could help to enhance the health and strength of the hair follicles. Vitamin E oil can also work to hydrate and moisturize dry, brittle hair.\"", "The supplement -- which comes in both pill and powder form -- is used after workouts to help build muscles. But, \"it can also result in kidney damage, result in significant dehydration and has been purported to worsen asthma,\" Dr. Mickey Barber, president of Cenegenics Carolinas, explains. \"I recommend that patients and people over 50 should only take it under a doctor's supervisions.\"", "Want more HuffPost Style beauty content? Check us out on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram at @HuffPostBeauty. (For everything else check out our main HuffPost Style Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram @HuffPostStyle.) --- Do you have a beauty story idea or tip? Email us at beautytips@huffingtonpost.com. (PR pitches sent to this address will be ignored.)" ] }, "parsed_md": "Vitamin E Oil: Why You Should Use On Your Body With Caution \| HuffPost\n\nTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to\nyou.\n\nEDITION\n\nUS\n\nSTYLE\n\n06/21/2013 03:41 pm ET Updated May 31, 2017\n\n# Vitamin E Oil: Why You Should Use On Your Body With Caution\n\nBy Dana Oliver\n\n440\n\n48\n\nYou've probably heard your doctor discuss the health benefits of taking\nvitamin E, which include boosting your immune system, preventing stroke-\ninduced brain damage and protecting against certain cancers. But vitamin E oil\ncan also work wonders when it comes to your hair, skin and nails. (Just take a\nlook at this girl's smooth alabaster complexion). However, it isn't as simple\nas buying a face cream labeled with the powerful ingredient.\n\nSkincare specialists praise vitamin E oil for its beauty benefits, but they do\nso with caution. \"Vitamin E is always a tricky ingredient to use,\" says\ncelebrity facialist Joanna Vargas. \"It's an awesome antioxidant, but it's\nheavy, so if you are prone to break outs, it could make you break out more.\nVitamin E has always been used in skincare, but I think the purity of it has\nchanged.\"\n\nDr. Stafford R. Broumand, a New York City-based cosmetic and plastic surgeon,\nechoes the evolution of the super vitamin, explaining, \"Vitamin E exists in\neight chemical forms (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta- tocopherol and alpha-,\nbeta-, gamma-, and delta –tocotrienol). Tocopherol is the only form that is\nrecognized to meet human requirements. However, most Vitamin E oils do not\ncontain all eight forms and some have soy.\"\n\nAccording to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, our society's\ngrowing obsession with oils is rooted in the belief that a \"natural\" product\nis the cure-all for dry skin, eczema, etc. \"The fact is that the oil may be\nmoisturizing to help the condition, but the vitamin E part of it is\nunnecessary... and can sometimes cause an allergy,\" she says.\n\nSo how can we get the most out of vitamin E oil without causing more harm than\ngood to our bodies?\n\nApply it at night. \"The oil can be thick and greasy, so it's best used before\nbedtime, possibly in place of a night cream or moisturizer,\" says Dr.\nBroumand.\n\nCombine it with vitamin C. \"It has been shown that when combining vitamin E\nwith vitamin C, it can act as a natural form of sun protection,\" explains Dr.\nBroumand. \"Vitamin E oil works to block free radicals from the body, which\nplay a large part in the aging process. If we can fight off free radicals,\nthen we can reduce wrinkles and keep the skin youthful-looking.\"\n\nVargas adds, \"It has basic antioxidant properties that everyone needs. It is\nunavoidable that we are all suffering from environmental stress. [Vitamin E\noil] protects the skin against cell mutation in the sun and pollution. It's\nalso an anti-inflammatory, so it calms and hydrates sensitive skin.\"\n\nSwap it in place of skin-brightening creams. \"Free radicals can also prevent\nthe healing of scars, so applying vitamin E oil will help to repair and\nimprove the appearance of the damaged tissue,\" says Dr. Broumand.\n\nUse it to target excessive dryness. \"There have been some studies to show that\nvitamin E oil may increase circulation to the scalp,\" says Dr. Broumand. \"This\ntemporarily increased blood flow to the area could help to enhance the health\nand strength of the hair follicles. Vitamin E oil can also work to hydrate and\nmoisturize dry, brittle hair.\"\n\nVargas also recommends massaging vitamin E oil on your cuticles and lips to\nprevent and soothe chapped skin.\n\nIs vitamin E oil a part of your daily beauty regimen?\n\nPHOTO GALLERY\n\nBEFORE YOU GO\n\nSupplements To Stop Taking (And What To Take Instead)\n\nPHOTO GALLERY\n\nSupplements To Stop Taking (And What To Take Instead)\n\nVitamin E Oil: Why You Should Use On Your Body With Caution\n\nSupplements To Stop Taking (And What To Take Instead)\n\nSupplements To Stop Taking (And What To Take Instead)\n\n1 / 10\n\nRECONSIDER: Creatine\n\nThe supplement -- which comes in both pill and powder form -- is used after\nworkouts to help build muscles. But, \"it can also result in kidney damage,\nresult in significant dehydration and has been purported to worsen asthma,\"\nDr. Mickey Barber, president of Cenegenics Carolinas, explains. \"I recommend\nthat patients and people over 50 should only take it under a doctor's\nsupervisions.\"\n\nGetty Images\n\nWant more HuffPost Style beauty content? Check us out on Twitter, Facebook,\nTumblr, Pinterest and Instagram at @HuffPostBeauty. (For everything else check\nout our main HuffPost Style Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram\n@HuffPostStyle.) --- Do you have a beauty story idea or tip? Email us at\nbeautytips@huffingtonpost.com. 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Therefore, if you have a scar that is thickened or darker than the surrounding skin, lemon juice might have some effects on the thickness of the scar and may lighten its color a bit. However, these effects are probably pretty minimal for most people. Unfortunately, there are natural remedies like lemon juice that very significantly speed up the fading of a scar. Most of the time, a scar needs to be just left alone to heal and fade on its own, a process that can take several months in most cases. If you have already waited a long time and are finding that the scar is still quite persistent, then your other option would be to set up a visit with a dermatologist to see if there are any potential scar revision treatments that would be right for you. For example, dermal micro abrasion and laser based skin treatments are both strategies that some dermatologists use which have a pretty significant impact on the appearance of scars, although both approaches are quite expensive. Start by seeing a dermatologist at your earliest convenience!", "If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or (in the United States) 911 immediately. Always seek the advice of your doctor before starting or changing treatment. Medical professionals who provide responses to health-related questions are intended third party beneficiaries with certain rights under ZocDoc’s Terms of Service." ] }, "parsed_md": "Does lemon juice help make scars fade? \| ZocDoc Answers\n\nZocDoc Answers\n\n * Sign in\n * Join now\n\n## Find doctors and make appointments online!\n\n### With ZocDoc, you can find local doctors in your insurance network and book\nappointments instantly.\n\n 1. ZocDoc\n 2. Labs\n 3. Answers\n 4. Does lemon juice help make scars fade?\n\n# Does lemon juice help make scars fade?\n\nI heard that if you put lemon juice on scars that it can help them fade away.\nI have a pretty big one that is on my forehead and I would like for it to go\naway. Would putting lemon juice on it really make it fade away faster?\n\nLemon juice is a natural bleaching agent, and it also has some mild\nexfoliating properties, due to its acidic nature. Therefore, if you have a\nscar that is thickened or darker than the surrounding skin, lemon juice might\nhave some effects on the thickness of the scar and may lighten its color a\nbit. However, these effects are probably pretty minimal for most people.\nUnfortunately, there are natural remedies like lemon juice that very\nsignificantly speed up the fading of a scar. Most of the time, a scar needs to\nbe just left alone to heal and fade on its own, a process that can take\nseveral months in most cases. If you have already waited a long time and are\nfinding that the scar is still quite persistent, then your other option would\nbe to set up a visit with a dermatologist to see if there are any potential\nscar revision treatments that would be right for you. For example, dermal\nmicro abrasion and laser based skin treatments are both strategies that some\ndermatologists use which have a pretty significant impact on the appearance of\nscars, although both approaches are quite expensive. Start by seeing a\ndermatologist at your earliest convenience!\n\nThis answer is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute\nfor professional medical advice.\n\nIf you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or (in the\nUnited States) 911 immediately. Always seek the advice of your doctor before\nstarting or changing treatment. 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ZocDoc is a registered trademark of ZocDoc, Inc.\nOur Privacy Policy and Terms of Use\n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\nGoogle+\n\n431065-WEB14\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.safecosmetics.org/article.php", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20150205122853/http://www.safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=289", "parsed_text": { "title": "Campaign for Safe Cosmetics : Hydroquinone", "passages": [ "The gist Usually associated with use in skin lighteners, especially those products marketed to women of color, hydroquinone may also be a contaminant in other cosmetics ingredients. Linked to cancer and organ-system toxicity, it is one of the most toxic ingredients used in personal care products.", "What you need to know Found in: Skin lighteners, facial and skin cleansers, facial moisturizers, hair conditioners, nail glue What to look for on the label: Hydroquinone, tocopheral acetate, tocopheral, tocopheral linoleate, other ingredients with the root “toco” Health concerns: Cancer, organ-system toxicity, allergies and immunotoxicity Vulnerable populations: Women of color Regulations: Banned from cosmetics in the European Union; restricted use in Canadian cosmetics. The U.S. Cosmetics Ingredients Review Panel indicates that hydroquinone is unsafe for use in products that are left on the skin [1,2], but because of lax enforcement, directions for skin-lightening products containing hydroquinone encourage frequent and consistent use on the skin [3]", "What is hydroquinone? Hydroquinone is commonly found in products marketed to lighten the skin and is one of the most toxic ingredients still used in cosmetics. It is marketed most aggressively to women of color [4], and its use may exacerbate health hazards when used in conjunction with other products. In addition to its use in skin lighteners, hydroquinone is an impurity that can be found in ingredients commonly used in facial and skin cleansers, facial moisturizers and hair conditioners, including natural vitamin E (tocopherol) and synthetic vitamine E (tocopherol acetate).The chemical is allowed in personal care products in the United States in concentrations up to two percent. Although banned in the European Union, a UK news report found that products containing hydroquinone were relatively easy to procure [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-428541/Dying-whiter-The-black- women-risk-lives-lighter-skin.html].", "What are the health concerns? Cancer: Hydroquinone works by decreasing the production of melanin pigments in the skin. Because the chemical lightens skin by reducing melanin, it simultaneously increases exposure to UVA and UVB rays deep in the skin [5]. This increases skin cancer risks due to UV exposure, in addition to the carcinogenic effects of the chemical itself.", "Organ-system toxicity: In addition to concerns about long-term toxicity, hydroquinone is linked to a skin condition called ochronosis in which the skin (our largest organ) becomes dark and thick [6].", "How can you avoid this? Consumers should avoid products that list hydroquinone, and exercise caution with products that contain vitamin E in its natural or synthetic forms (tocopherol acetate, tocopherol, tocopherol linoleate, and other ingredients with the root “toco”).", "References [1] CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel) Final report on the safety assessment of t-butyl hydroquinone. 1986.Journal of the American College of Toxicology 5, pp. 329–351. [2] CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel) Final report on the safety assessment of t-butyl hydroquinone, 1991. Journal of the American College of Toxicology 10, pp. 1–7. [3] Environmental Working Group. Skin Deep. Product search for Physicians Complex 6% Skin Bleaching Cream owned by CosMed. Online at www.cosmeticsdatabase.com. Accessed July 23, 2008. [4] MRI Buying Styles Fall 2005; Roper NOP World Health and Beauty Aids Study May 2005; Yanklevich Monitor Multicultural Marketing Study 2005 (in collaboration with Burrell and Karzenny/FSU), as reported on Essence.com. [5] Jimbow, K., Obata, H., Pathak, M. A. and Fitzpatrick, T. B., 1974. Mechanisms of depigmentation by hydroquinone. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 62, pp. 436–449. [6] Burkhart CG (2007). Ochronosis. Emedicine. http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic476.htm. Accessed July 23, 2008." ] }, "parsed_md": "Campaign for Safe Cosmetics : Hydroquinone\n\nWhat's in Your Products?\n\nRegulations\n\nCompanies\n\nResearch\n\nMedia\n\nAbout Us\n\nGet Involved\n\nDonate\n\nResearch\n\n1,4-dioxaneBenzophenone & Related CompoundsButylated Compounds Carbon\nBlackCoal TarEthanolamine Compounds (MEA, DEA, TEA and\nothers)FormaldehydeHydroquinoneLead and Other Heavy MetalsNitrosaminesMore »\n\nE-Mail This Page \n--- \nPrinter Safe Version \nSite Map \n \nRelated items\n\nSkin Deep: Hydroquinone Read More »\n\nHome » Research » Chemicals of Concern\n\nGet Updates\n\nHydroquinone \n \n--- \n \nThe gist Usually associated with use in skin lighteners, especially those\nproducts marketed to women of color, hydroquinone may also be a contaminant in\nother cosmetics ingredients. Linked to cancer and organ-system toxicity, it is\none of the most toxic ingredients used in personal care products.\n\nWhat you need to know Found in: Skin lighteners, facial and skin cleansers,\nfacial moisturizers, hair conditioners, nail glue What to look for on the\nlabel: Hydroquinone, tocopheral acetate, tocopheral, tocopheral linoleate,\nother ingredients with the root “toco” Health concerns: Cancer, organ-system\ntoxicity, allergies and immunotoxicity Vulnerable populations: Women of color\nRegulations: Banned from cosmetics in the European Union; restricted use in\nCanadian cosmetics. The U.S. Cosmetics Ingredients Review Panel indicates that\nhydroquinone is unsafe for use in products that are left on the skin [1,2],\nbut because of lax enforcement, directions for skin-lightening products\ncontaining hydroquinone encourage frequent and consistent use on the skin [3]\n\nWhat is hydroquinone? Hydroquinone is commonly found in products marketed to\nlighten the skin and is one of the most toxic ingredients still used in\ncosmetics. It is marketed most aggressively to women of color [4], and its use\nmay exacerbate health hazards when used in conjunction with other products. In\naddition to its use in skin lighteners, hydroquinone is an impurity that can\nbe found in ingredients commonly used in facial and skin cleansers, facial\nmoisturizers and hair conditioners, including natural vitamin E (tocopherol)\nand synthetic vitamine E (tocopherol acetate).The chemical is allowed in\npersonal care products in the United States in concentrations up to two\npercent. Although banned in the European Union, a UK news report found that\nproducts containing hydroquinone were relatively easy to procure\n[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-428541/Dying-whiter-The-black-\nwomen-risk-lives-lighter-skin.html].\n\nWhat are the health concerns? Cancer: Hydroquinone works by decreasing the\nproduction of melanin pigments in the skin. Because the chemical lightens skin\nby reducing melanin, it simultaneously increases exposure to UVA and UVB rays\ndeep in the skin [5]. This increases skin cancer risks due to UV exposure, in\naddition to the carcinogenic effects of the chemical itself.\n\nOrgan-system toxicity: In addition to concerns about long-term toxicity,\nhydroquinone is linked to a skin condition called ochronosis in which the skin\n(our largest organ) becomes dark and thick [6].\n\nHow can you avoid this? Consumers should avoid products that list\nhydroquinone, and exercise caution with products that contain vitamin E in its\nnatural or synthetic forms (tocopherol acetate, tocopherol, tocopherol\nlinoleate, and other ingredients with the root “toco”).\n\nFurther information including links to reports and press releases:\nhttp://safecosmetics.org/search.php?AMPSearch=Search&fulltext=hydroquinone\n\nReferences [1] CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel) Final report on\nthe safety assessment of t-butyl hydroquinone. 1986.Journal of the American\nCollege of Toxicology 5, pp. 329–351. [2] CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review\nExpert Panel) Final report on the safety assessment of t-butyl hydroquinone,\n1991. Journal of the American College of Toxicology 10, pp. 1–7. [3]\nEnvironmental Working Group. Skin Deep. Product search for Physicians Complex\n6% Skin Bleaching Cream owned by CosMed. Online at www.cosmeticsdatabase.com.\nAccessed July 23, 2008. [4] MRI Buying Styles Fall 2005; Roper NOP World\nHealth and Beauty Aids Study May 2005; Yanklevich Monitor Multicultural\nMarketing Study 2005 (in collaboration with Burrell and Karzenny/FSU), as\nreported on Essence.com. [5] Jimbow, K., Obata, H., Pathak, M. A. and\nFitzpatrick, T. B., 1974. Mechanisms of depigmentation by hydroquinone.\nJournal of Investigative Dermatology 62, pp. 436–449. [6] Burkhart CG (2007).\nOchronosis. Emedicine. http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic476.htm. Accessed\nJuly 23, 2008. \n \nPress / Contact Us / FAQ / Site Map / Privacy Policy\n\n© 2011 Safe Cosmetics Action Network\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.cvs.com:80/shop/product-detail/ScarAway-Silicone-Scar-Sheets", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20160701074810/http://www.cvs.com:80/shop/product-detail/ScarAway-Silicone-Scar-Sheets?skuId=854247", "parsed_text": { "title": "ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets", "passages": [ "1.5 x 3 inches. The solution for scars. No. 1 clinically proven scar treatment now available over the counter. Patented Silon technology. Comfortable, ultra- thin fabric. Technology used by burn centers, plastic surgeons and hospitals. Shrinks, flattens and fades new and old scars. Minimizes formation of new scars. Conceals while you heal. Latex & drug free. Self-adhesive. Reusable and washable. 2 month supply. Free storage case. The doctors' answer to scars is now available. ScarAway medical grade silicone scar sheets are made with patented advanced Silon technology, the latest innovation used by plastic surgeons, burn centers and hospitals around the world. ScarAway's clinically proven technology diminishes scars both new and old, restoring skin to a more natural texture and color. Used after surgery or injury, our advanced technology even helps prevent scar tissue from forming. It is safe for anyone age three and up and all skin tones, and alleviates the itching and discomfort associated with scars. Patented Technology: ScarAway uses patented Silon technology, which mimics the natural barrier function of healthy skin. Research suggests that Silon acts to hydrate scar tissue, which in turn works to soften the scar, reducing its development and causing it to fade away. Comfortable to Wear: Each ultra-thin ScarAway sheet is made with a patented material that provides a unique combination of breathability, flexibility, washability and adhesiveness, and has a silky, soft fabric backing for optimal comfort and protection, even under clothing. ScarAway is so comfortable, you may forget you're wearing it. Safe and effective. Clinically proven. ScarAway is indicated for use in the treatment and prevention of raised and discolored scars (hypertrophic cars and keloids) often resulting from: surgeries; injuries; kids' scrapes; c-sections and much more. Individual results will vary. Made in the USA.", "Application: 1. Wash and dry scar area. 2. Peel off liner from adhesive side of sheet. 3. Apply sheet with adhesive side directly on scar. Use: Each ScarAway sheet should be worn for a minimum of 12 hours per day, and is washable and durable for 7 days of use. ScarAway sheets may be cut to size for smaller scars, or worn side-by-side for larger scars. Gently wash ScarAway sheet daily to maintain adhesiveness. Results: A softening of the scar may occur in just a few days, with significant improvement in appearance and texture in as little as 4-8 weeks. Individual results will vary. For best results, use ScarAway for 8-12 weeks. One box of ScarAway provides an 8 week supply. Store at 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C). Keep away from excessive heat.", "This product is not sterile. If a rash or allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use and consult your physician. Keep out of reach of children under age 3 and pets, as sheets may present a choking hazard. For external use only. Do not use on open wounds." ] }, "parsed_md": "ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets - CVS.com\n\nSign up for Basic Sign up for Basic + Pharmacy\n\nshow timeout overlay link\n\n### Your Session Is About to Expire\n\nThis online session is about to expire due to inactivity. Click Continue to\nreturn to page.\n\n### Your Session Has Expired\n\nThis online session has expired due to inactivity. 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Technology used by burn centers, plastic surgeons and hospitals.\nShrinks, flattens and fades new and old scars. Minimizes formation of new\nscars. Conceals while you heal. Latex & drug free. Self-adhesive. Reusable and\nwashable. 2 month supply. Free storage case. The doctors' answer to scars is\nnow available. ScarAway medical grade silicone scar sheets are made with\npatented advanced Silon technology, the latest innovation used by plastic\nsurgeons, burn centers and hospitals around the world. ScarAway's clinically\nproven technology diminishes scars both new and old, restoring skin to a more\nnatural texture and color. Used after surgery or injury, our advanced\ntechnology even helps prevent scar tissue from forming. It is safe for anyone\nage three and up and all skin tones, and alleviates the itching and discomfort\nassociated with scars. Patented Technology: ScarAway uses patented Silon\ntechnology, which mimics the natural barrier function of healthy skin.\nResearch suggests that Silon acts to hydrate scar tissue, which in turn works\nto soften the scar, reducing its development and causing it to fade away.\nComfortable to Wear: Each ultra-thin ScarAway sheet is made with a patented\nmaterial that provides a unique combination of breathability, flexibility,\nwashability and adhesiveness, and has a silky, soft fabric backing for optimal\ncomfort and protection, even under clothing. ScarAway is so comfortable, you\nmay forget you're wearing it. Safe and effective. Clinically proven. ScarAway\nis indicated for use in the treatment and prevention of raised and discolored\nscars (hypertrophic cars and keloids) often resulting from: surgeries;\ninjuries; kids' scrapes; c-sections and much more. Individual results will\nvary. Made in the USA.\n\nApplication: 1. Wash and dry scar area. 2. 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8,418,917	How To Create a Mood Board	Mood boards are a great way to establish a concept, help you narrow down an idea, and figure out what looks good with what. To create one, start by writing down 5 keywords that describe your idea or concept. if your mood board is about antique-themed weddings, for example, you might write lace, light blue, ivory, wood, and silver. Once you have your concept, gather images from magazines, newspapers, or print them off the internet and organize them by color, shape, material, texture, or mood. Then, glue or tape them onto a large cardboard canvas or pin them up on your wall. Try moving the images around, placing the largest, most important ones in the center and the others on the edges.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20160911001824/http://www.lauraj.co/2014/09/create-mood-board/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20201208104453/https://anuschkarees.com/blog/2014/02/28/mood-boards-2-0/" ]	train	-1	[ { "original_url": "http://www.lauraj.co/2014/09/create-mood-board/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20160911001824/http://www.lauraj.co/2014/09/create-mood-board/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to create your own mood board", "passages": [ "I create a mood board for each of my clients, but before I do that I request all of my clients create their own – whether on Pinterest, Dropmark, or just by sharing a list of links and files.", "Creating a mood board, or inspiration board, is a really simple process to do, and can be infinitely valuable when designing your brand or sharing your vision with a brand designer like myself.", "This is my first, and often most overlooked step. Before you start searching for images, create a list of keywords that you believe accurately reflect your brand. I ask each potential client to list 5 words that they believe reflect their brand (or how they’d like their brand to be perceived), and from there the search begins!", "Whether you use an online board system such as Pinterest or Dropmark, or if you create internet bookmarks, use Evernote, Dropbox, etc. – lay out your file system in advance so you’re aware of where all of your inspiration is stored. I have boards saved on Pinterest for general inspiration, and then for each client I create a more curated collection on Dropmark.", "Whether you pick timeless, classy, modern, funky, purple, polka dots, or any other descriptive word – start with an image search. I always start on Pinterest, but I branch out from there to a few different blogs and websites that I’ve found work for my design style. As you find the images that inspire you, save them to your file system. Be sure to save a link to the original work!", "After you have about 10-20 images, get to a point where you can do an overview of the collection. Look for patterns – whether they be something as obvious as “all my images have green in them!” or something more subtle, such as the angles in each photograph. Whatever you notice, keep that in mind – and consider adding those keywords to your list (then you have more to search from!).", "I really love the beginning processes for creating my finalized boards. I use my graphic design programs to create the finalized graphics that you’ve noticed around my website – but online sites such as Pinterest create a gorgeous visual guide, and can really help you recognize the path that your creative side is heading towards!", "I can’t really blame you – creating inspiration like this is tons of fun, but sometimes it can become overwhelming or hard to recognize the patterns within your own specific styles. If you’d like a little guidance, take a look at my 5 week email course, “fall in love... with your brand!”. Not only does it give you the tools you need to assess your brand and determine your ideal client, but it also helps you create detailed items that resonate with those clients – including a mood board!", "And of course, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you can always contact me to work with you on creating the perfect inspiration, brand style, and website exclusively for you!", "Sign up to become a VIP and receive a FREE copy of my guide: 5 Steps to a Brilliant Brand, and exclusive access to our Facebook Group!", "Paper+Spark Brand Inspiration - Laura James Studio >> Branding Photography Design - [...] what my process is for creating these inspiration boards? 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Read more...", "Sign up to become a VIP and receive a FREE copy of my guide: 5 Steps to a Brilliant Brand. This guide will help you build a foundation for your brand that brings in the dream clients you deserve!" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to create your own mood board\n\n * My Account\n * Checkout\n * Cart\n\n0 Items\n\nSelect Page\n\n# How to create your own mood board\n\nby Laura \| Sep 13, 2014 \| Design \| 0 comments\n\nI create a mood board for each of my clients, but before I do that I request\nall of my clients create their own – whether on Pinterest, Dropmark, or just\nby sharing a list of links and files.\n\nCreating a mood board, or inspiration board, is a really simple process to do,\nand can be infinitely valuable when designing your brand or sharing your\nvision with a brand designer like myself.\n\n## Start with keywords\n\nThis is my first, and often most overlooked step. Before you start searching\nfor images, create a list of keywords that you believe accurately reflect your\nbrand. I ask each potential client to list 5 words that they believe reflect\ntheir brand (or how they’d like their brand to be perceived), and from there\nthe search begins!\n\n## Create a filing system\n\nWhether you use an online board system such as Pinterest or Dropmark, or if\nyou create internet bookmarks, use Evernote, Dropbox, etc. – lay out your file\nsystem in advance so you’re aware of where all of your inspiration is stored.\nI have boards saved on Pinterest for general inspiration, and then for each\nclient I create a more curated collection on Dropmark.\n\n## Let the search begin!\n\nWhether you pick timeless, classy, modern, funky, purple, polka dots, or any\nother descriptive word – start with an image search. I always start on\nPinterest, but I branch out from there to a few different blogs and websites\nthat I’ve found work for my design style. As you find the images that inspire\nyou, save them to your file system. Be sure to save a link to the original\nwork!\n\n## Analyze your findings\n\nAfter you have about 10-20 images, get to a point where you can do an overview\nof the collection. Look for patterns – whether they be something as obvious as\n“all my images have green in them!” or something more subtle, such as the\nangles in each photograph. Whatever you notice, keep that in mind – and\nconsider adding those keywords to your list (then you have more to search\nfrom!).\n\n## Enjoy your mood board!\n\nI really love the beginning processes for creating my finalized boards. I use\nmy graphic design programs to create the finalized graphics that you’ve\nnoticed around my website – but online sites such as Pinterest create a\ngorgeous visual guide, and can really help you recognize the path that your\ncreative side is heading towards!\n\n## Looking to get more detailed?\n\nI can’t really blame you – creating inspiration like this is tons of fun, but\nsometimes it can become overwhelming or hard to recognize the patterns within\nyour own specific styles. If you’d like a little guidance, take a look at my 5\nweek email course, “fall in love... with your brand!”. Not only does it give\nyou the tools you need to assess your brand and determine your ideal client,\nbut it also helps you create detailed items that resonate with those clients –\nincluding a mood board!\n\nAnd of course, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you can always contact me to\nwork with you on creating the perfect inspiration, brand style, and website\nexclusively for you!\n\n### Share this:\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Google\n * Pinterest\n * Email\n\n### Related\n\n## Become a Brilliant Business Owner!\n\nSign up to become a VIP and receive a FREE copy of my guide: 5 Steps to a\nBrilliant Brand, and exclusive access to our Facebook Group!\n\n## You have Successfully Subscribed!\n\n### Trackbacks/Pingbacks\n\n 1. Paper+Spark Brand Inspiration - Laura James Studio >> Branding Photography Design - [...] what my process is for creating these inspiration boards? Check out my blog post on creating your own mood ...\n 2. 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Here's why:", "Your own personal style is like a complex piece of art, a mixture of lots of visual elements that, when taken together, form something truly unique. A mood board is literally a blank canvas that you test-drive different combinations of elements on to see how well they work together, without having to buy or commit to anything. Experimenting with single colours, specific items or even abstract visual concepts is as easy as cutting out a few pictures or rearranging them. With a mood board you can shape your style almost like a sculpture, element by element. And: Once it's perfect your mood board is like a mini summary of your ideal style and a reminder of where you and your wardrobe are heading.", "If you email me asking for advice on how to define your style, the first thing I’m going to suggest is “build a mood board\". And by that I mean a physical, real-life mood board, NOT a Pinterest board. Now, don’t get me wrong: I love Pinterest and think it’s amazing for that initial inspiration search and gathering all of your ideas in one place. But if you are serious about creating a defined personal style and building a matching wardrobe, nothing can replace an actual mood board that you can hang up on your wall, because it requires you to truly engage with your images, arrange them by hand, print them out and decide which to put on the limited space you have available. It’s not a twenty minute job and nor should it be. Building a strong, refined personal style is a long process and not something you want to rush or do in one big sitting. If you want your mood board to do more than just look pretty, your goal should be to turn it into an accurate representation of your ideal style. Think of it as the 'form' aspect of your personal style: a summary of the visual elements of your look, that you can then integrate with functional considerations to build a style concept for your wardrobe or even a signature look.", "If you are still in the process of defining your style, I recommend you build a new mood board at least twice a year, to set the mood for your F/W and S/S look. I like to make a whole weekend of it and reserve about an hour or two to gather materials and write down some objectives on Friday evening/afternoon, and one afternoon or morning on Saturday and Sunday to collect inspiration, interpret and arrange it. For this post I've put together a little (ok, a long-ish) 10-step tutorial on how to create your own mood board 2.0 - a mood board that will truly help you pinpoint your aesthetic ideals and build a matching wardrobe - over the course of a weekend. Here's an overview of all 10 steps:", "Spend about an hour or so on Friday to gather all of your materials. Your two main stops should be a magazine and an arts & crafts store to pick up any supplies you don't already have at home (see below for a complete list). When shopping for magazines, start with your favourite fashion/beauty ones, but make sure you also branch out to other sections like interior design, art and photography. At home decide where in your house/apartment you want to build your mood board, lay out all of your materials for tomorrow and pre-warn your family/boyfriend/room mate that it will get messy. If you do not have a printer at home, see if you can borrow one for a day or move your Saturday session to a place with free access. Once you have gathered all of your materials, sit down and take a few minutes to write down your objectives for this weekend. The most important thing to consider is the exact context you want to build your mood board for, whether it is your overall style or a more defined context like the upcoming season. Next, set a timer to 5 minutes and, without editing or organizing your thoughts, write down all of your ideas about your style, like specific items, an overall theme or certain colours you want to include. This little exercise primes your brain to turn to creative mode and will help you get into the topic a lot quicker in the morning.", "Saturday should be all about getting creative and immersing yourself in inspiration. First up: print sources. Gather all of your magazines and books, put one or two cardboard boxes next to you and start cutting out (or making copies of) anything that inspires you in some way in regard to your style and the specific context you chose yesterday. For now, try not to analyze your thoughts too much and just go by how a certain image speaks to you and how it makes you feel (inspired, happy, motivated?). Make sure you don’t only focus on fashion inspiration but also include other types of images, like nature photography, art and design. And: instead of going through your magazines in one go, try to do it in several rounds, each time focusing on something different, e.g. the colours of the images or complete outfits. A random inspiration search is actually a lot harder to pull off than it seems because our brains like to have an aim to focus on and use as a filter. For example, if a great pair of shoes catches your attention in the first couple of pages, your brain is prompted to focus on specific items and you will probably miss inspiring images that don’t include fashion items. To combat this, try to go through your materials focusing on one of these at a time:", "SINGLE COLOURS - SINGLE ITEMS - MOODS/OVERALL THEMES - BEAUTY LOOKS - SILHOUETTES OR PROPORTIONS - TEXTURES OR MATERIALS - PATTERNS - COMBINATIONS OF TWO COLOURS - COMBINATIONS OF SPECIFIC ITEMS", "After working through your print sources, have a little coffee break and then focus on the online world of inspiration, i.e. blogs, look books, shops, online magazines and - of course - Pinterest. Write down a quick list of websites you want to visit and then work your way through, using the same focal points as during the last step. Print out anything that inspires you and add it to your box(es). Once you have ticked off every stop on your list, branch out a little. The online world is home to literally every type of visual you could imagine, so get creative and directly search for things you know you like to deepen your focus. For example, if you like the aesthetic of a certain photographer/stylist/illustrator, visit his or her portfolio website and find more examples and different angles of the same style. Or, if you came across some lovely items on Pinterest have a closer look at the online shop of the brand, and so on.", "Your personal style, or rather your aesthetic ideals, are not context-specific and, even if you are not aware of it, are probably already pretty prevalent in your own living space. To find them, take your camera or your phone and walk through your apartment/house just like you leafed through the pages of your magazines earlier today and capture everything that speaks to you visually, whether it is a tiny detail, an object or an arrangement of several things. Think everyday objects, pieces of art, posters, decorative elements, a pretty piece of embroidery, the way the sunlight hits the edge of your couch, packaging, jewellery, anything. Make sure you also go through your closet, even if you are not too happy with it at the moment, and take pictures of every item that you love 100%, as well as close-ups of any details, like that gorgeous button on your favourite blouse. If you are feeling particularly ambitious you could even go for a walk and take some pictures outside. After your photo session, pick the best angle of each motif and print everything out.", "As the last step today, quickly look through your pile of pictures and check that it includes every item, element or visual theme that you may want to include in your style. If you missed an element that you have been thinking about for weeks, go back online and find an image to represent it. Got everything? Ok, great! Now, the reason why I think you should split up the mood board process is because I believe in the power of incubation. Incubation is a psychological concept that describes how our brain often tends to come up with the most novel ideas on its own, when left to rest after a period of preparation. Your inspiration search today filled your mind with lots of pieces of information to digest and creative ideas to come up with. So, before you wrap up for today, take a few moments to consolidate your experience by writing down some thoughts on how you felt during your inspiration session: which elements stood out to you, which patterns have you spotted already, which things are you unsure about? To give your creative energy some time to recharge and your brain the chance to organize everything you primed it with today, make sure you do something completely different tonight. No more browsing blogs or reading magazines ;)", "After a busy day of collecting inspiration yesterday, today should be all about taking that inspiration and transforming it into a) a set of tangible elements and b) a mood board that visually represents your ideal style as accurately as possible. As a fist step, open up a new document on your laptop or take a blank piece of paper that you can take notes on throughout each step today. The idea is to, alongside your mood board, also create a list that summarizes the characteristics of your mood board in written form, to make it easier to incorporate these into your wardrobe later on. Now, you will probably be sitting there with a huge pile of images, many more than would fit on your mood board. Before you edit that pile during the next step, make sure you do one thing first: Analyze the colour palette of your un-edited, messy set of pictures. Write down all single shades, colour families (e.g. nudes) and combinations (e.g. gold + forrest green) that occur in at least five different images. The reason why I ask you to do this before you cull pictures is because your 'raw data' will give you a much better idea of the weight each colour should have in your future colour palette. Once you have identified and written down all dominant shades think about the role you would want each of them to play in your wardrobe. Could they work as a main or an accent colour or could you only imagine wearing them as part of your make up? Which shades might work nicely together, perhaps as a colour palette for your wardrobe, and which clash with the overall theme of your set?", "Next comes the crucial culling phase. Prepare two boxes: A big “OUT” box, and a “TO KEEP” box. During the inspiration search it’s super important that you don't edit your thoughts to get a clearer idea of your style, but now you need to be ruthless: Any image that you don’t love or that is redundant goes into the ‘OUT” box. You should also be able to tell exactly why you cut or printed out a certain image and it should trigger at least a small happy feeling instantly. If you just feel kinda neutral about something, out it goes. As a second qualifier you also need to make sure your images are all applicable to the context you chose for your mood board. If you want it to represent your Spring/Summer 2014 wardrobe, images of elements that you love but can’t see yourself wearing during the upcoming season should be transferred to the 'TO KEEP' box that you can store for later reference. Once you’ve edited your images, take a quick break to recharge before you continue with step 8.", "At this point you should only be left with images that you truly love and that inspire you in regard to your context. This step and the next one is essentially the nitty-gritty, the parts that most people skip when creating a mood board, but that transform a purely ‘inspirational' set of images into a helpful, visual representation of your ideal style. First, you need to organise your images according to the element that they represent. To do so, refer back to the list of focal points you used during your inspiration search and organise your images into corresponding groups, i.e. place all images that show single items together, same with images of proportions, colours, etc. Next, within those groups, separate your images into specific elements. For example, within your proportions category, group all images that show a combi of a fitted jacket + a maxi dress. If one image represents two or more important elements, either use it for the most dominant one or copy it/print it out again. Now, examine how many different elements you found per focal point. A good aim is 1 to 4 elements for each (except for single items and colours, those can have up to 6). If you have too many elements for a single focal point (e.g. way too many different colours), choose your favourites and get rid of the rest. At the end, write a complete list of all elements. Think of that list as a recipe for your ideal style and use it to tailor your existing wardrobe to your current aesthetic ideals, element by element.", "As a last step before actually arranging your set of images for the mood board you need to double-check that it accurately represents your ideal style and also gives each element the right amount of emphasis. Grab a few of your magazines again in case you need to replace any images during this step. Then, inspect all of your elements from a bird’s eye view. Are they all nicely complementary or does one stick out and distract from or weaken the overall theme of the set? Is there a way you could tweak that element just a little for more coherence? Look for alternative images and see how well they go with the rest of your elements. If your set looks better and more coherent without an element, remove the corresponding images from your set and your list. Similarly, if you feel like your set is missing something, do some more iterations and add some new images until it looks just right. Once you have selected your final set of elements decide how much weight you want to give each of them. Which elements should play a major role in your wardrobe, which just a supporting role? You can easily express the weight of your elements on your mood board by giving them proportionately more or less space, so make sure you either have a good amount of images for important elements or large ones in comparison to the size of your canvas.", "You've done the work, collected a ton of inspiration and selected a set of elements. Now you just need to put together your actual mood board! Spread out all of your final images on a canvas (or a large table if you want to attach your images directly to the wall). Your goal now is to arrange your images in a way that visually expresses the relation between elements and the weight you have assigned them/their prospective function in your wardrobe. One way to do this is to place important elements close to the center and add accent ones around the edges. If your set of images contains a few very distinct groups of elements, you could also express them like I did in this example, as four corners of a quadrant. If you already have more concrete ideas about which roles your elements could play in your wardrobe you could also arrange them accordingly and e.g. group all uniform items, colours and proportions together, etc. Play around with a few different arrangements on the canvas/table before you make your final choice and then start gluing." ] }, "parsed_md": "Mood Boards: The Complete Guide — Anuschka Rees\n\nAnuschka Rees\n\nAnuschka Rees\n\n# Mood Boards: The Complete Guide\n\nBuild the perfect mood board in a weekend: A 10-step tutorial\n\nBuilding an expressive, well-curated mood board is a key step on the long road\nto the perfect wardrobe. This post will show you exactly how to create a\nphysical mood board that is more than just a pretty piece of home decor, how\nto read your mood board like a story and how to turn it into a set of tangible\nelements that you can incorporate into your wardrobe.\n\nIf you have been following INTO MIND for even just a little while, you'll know\nthat I'm all about mood boards. Here's why:\n\nYour own personal style is like a complex piece of art, a mixture of lots of\nvisual elements that, when taken together, form something truly unique. A mood\nboard is literally a blank canvas that you test-drive different combinations\nof elements on to see how well they work together, without having to buy or\ncommit to anything. Experimenting with single colours, specific items or even\nabstract visual concepts is as easy as cutting out a few pictures or\nrearranging them. With a mood board you can shape your style almost like a\nsculpture, element by element. And: Once it's perfect your mood board is like\na mini summary of your ideal style and a reminder of where you and your\nwardrobe are heading.\n\nIf you email me asking for advice on how to define your style, the first thing\nI’m going to suggest is “build a mood board\". And by that I mean a physical,\nreal-life mood board, NOT a Pinterest board. Now, don’t get me wrong: I love\nPinterest and think it’s amazing for that initial inspiration search and\ngathering all of your ideas in one place. But if you are serious about\ncreating a defined personal style and building a matching wardrobe, nothing\ncan replace an actual mood board that you can hang up on your wall, because it\nrequires you to truly engage with your images, arrange them by hand, print\nthem out and decide which to put on the limited space you have available. It’s\nnot a twenty minute job and nor should it be. Building a strong, refined\npersonal style is a long process and not something you want to rush or do in\none big sitting. If you want your mood board to do more than just look pretty,\nyour goal should be to turn it into an accurate representation of your ideal\nstyle. Think of it as the 'form' aspect of your personal style: a summary of\nthe visual elements of your look, that you can then integrate with functional\nconsiderations to build a style concept for your wardrobe or even a signature\nlook.\n\nIf you are still in the process of defining your style, I recommend you build\na new mood board at least twice a year, to set the mood for your F/W and S/S\nlook. I like to make a whole weekend of it and reserve about an hour or two to\ngather materials and write down some objectives on Friday evening/afternoon,\nand one afternoon or morning on Saturday and Sunday to collect inspiration,\ninterpret and arrange it. For this post I've put together a little (ok, a\nlong-ish) 10-step tutorial on how to create your own mood board 2.0 - a mood\nboard that will truly help you pinpoint your aesthetic ideals and build a\nmatching wardrobe - over the course of a weekend. Here's an overview of all 10\nsteps:\n\n### FRIDAY\n\n * Gather materials\n * Define objectives\n\n### SATURDAY\n\n * Print sources\n * Online sources\n * Non-fashion items\n * Incubation\n\n### SUNDAY\n\n * Colours\n * Cull\n * Organize\n * Fill in + tweak\n * Finalize mood board\n\n## FRIDAY\n\nprep-time\n\nBuild the perfect mood board \| Step 1: Gather materials\n\n### step 1 \| GATHER MATERIALS + DEFINE OBJECTIVES\n\nSpend about an hour or so on Friday to gather all of your materials. Your two\nmain stops should be a magazine and an arts & crafts store to pick up any\nsupplies you don't already have at home (see below for a complete list). When\nshopping for magazines, start with your favourite fashion/beauty ones, but\nmake sure you also branch out to other sections like interior design, art and\nphotography. At home decide where in your house/apartment you want to build\nyour mood board, lay out all of your materials for tomorrow and pre-warn your\nfamily/boyfriend/room mate that it will get messy. If you do not have a\nprinter at home, see if you can borrow one for a day or move your Saturday\nsession to a place with free access. Once you have gathered all of your\nmaterials, sit down and take a few minutes to write down your objectives for\nthis weekend. The most important thing to consider is the exact context you\nwant to build your mood board for, whether it is your overall style or a more\ndefined context like the upcoming season. Next, set a timer to 5 minutes and,\nwithout editing or organizing your thoughts, write down all of your ideas\nabout your style, like specific items, an overall theme or certain colours you\nwant to include. This little exercise primes your brain to turn to creative\nmode and will help you get into the topic a lot quicker in the morning.\n\n * a stack of magazines\n * any books you have at home on topics like photography/fashion/design\n * glue or double-sided tape\n * scissors or a paper cutter\n * a printer (to print, scan and make copies)\n * photo printing paper\n * a camera (or your phone)\n * boxes to store and organise your images\n * a big canvas (or masking tape to attach images directly to your wall)\n * extras like coloured/patterned paper/fabric\n\n## SATURDAY\n\ninspiration x10\n\nBuild the perfect mood board \| Step 2: Print sources\n\n### step 2 \| PRINT SOURCES\n\nSaturday should be all about getting creative and immersing yourself in\ninspiration. First up: print sources. Gather all of your magazines and books,\nput one or two cardboard boxes next to you and start cutting out (or making\ncopies of) anything that inspires you in some way in regard to your style and\nthe specific context you chose yesterday. For now, try not to analyze your\nthoughts too much and just go by how a certain image speaks to you and how it\nmakes you feel (inspired, happy, motivated?). Make sure you don’t only focus\non fashion inspiration but also include other types of images, like nature\nphotography, art and design. And: instead of going through your magazines in\none go, try to do it in several rounds, each time focusing on something\ndifferent, e.g. the colours of the images or complete outfits. A random\ninspiration search is actually a lot harder to pull off than it seems because\nour brains like to have an aim to focus on and use as a filter. For example,\nif a great pair of shoes catches your attention in the first couple of pages,\nyour brain is prompted to focus on specific items and you will probably miss\ninspiring images that don’t include fashion items. To combat this, try to go\nthrough your materials focusing on one of these at a time:\n\nSINGLE COLOURS - SINGLE ITEMS - MOODS/OVERALL THEMES - BEAUTY LOOKS -\nSILHOUETTES OR PROPORTIONS - TEXTURES OR MATERIALS - PATTERNS - COMBINATIONS\nOF TWO COLOURS - COMBINATIONS OF SPECIFIC ITEMS\n\nBuild the perfect mood board \| Step 3: Online sources\n\n### step 3 \| ONLINE SOURCES\n\nAfter working through your print sources, have a little coffee break and then\nfocus on the online world of inspiration, i.e. blogs, look books, shops,\nonline magazines and - of course - Pinterest. Write down a quick list of\nwebsites you want to visit and then work your way through, using the same\nfocal points as during the last step. Print out anything that inspires you and\nadd it to your box(es). Once you have ticked off every stop on your list,\nbranch out a little. The online world is home to literally every type of\nvisual you could imagine, so get creative and directly search for things you\nknow you like to deepen your focus. For example, if you like the aesthetic of\na certain photographer/stylist/illustrator, visit his or her portfolio website\nand find more examples and different angles of the same style. Or, if you came\nacross some lovely items on Pinterest have a closer look at the online shop of\nthe brand, and so on.\n\nBuild the perfect mood board \| Step 4: Non-fashion items\n\n### step 4 \| NON-FASHION ITEMS\n\nYour personal style, or rather your aesthetic ideals, are not context-specific\nand, even if you are not aware of it, are probably already pretty prevalent in\nyour own living space. To find them, take your camera or your phone and walk\nthrough your apartment/house just like you leafed through the pages of your\nmagazines earlier today and capture everything that speaks to you visually,\nwhether it is a tiny detail, an object or an arrangement of several things.\nThink everyday objects, pieces of art, posters, decorative elements, a pretty\npiece of embroidery, the way the sunlight hits the edge of your couch,\npackaging, jewellery, anything. Make sure you also go through your closet,\neven if you are not too happy with it at the moment, and take pictures of\nevery item that you love 100%, as well as close-ups of any details, like that\ngorgeous button on your favourite blouse. If you are feeling particularly\nambitious you could even go for a walk and take some pictures outside. After\nyour photo session, pick the best angle of each motif and print everything\nout.\n\nBuild the perfect mood board \| Step 5: Incubation\n\n### step 5 \| INCUBATION\n\nAs the last step today, quickly look through your pile of pictures and check\nthat it includes every item, element or visual theme that you may want to\ninclude in your style. If you missed an element that you have been thinking\nabout for weeks, go back online and find an image to represent it. Got\neverything? Ok, great! Now, the reason why I think you should split up the\nmood board process is because I believe in the power of incubation. Incubation\nis a psychological concept that describes how our brain often tends to come up\nwith the most novel ideas on its own, when left to rest after a period of\npreparation. Your inspiration search today filled your mind with lots of\npieces of information to digest and creative ideas to come up with. So, before\nyou wrap up for today, take a few moments to consolidate your experience by\nwriting down some thoughts on how you felt during your inspiration session:\nwhich elements stood out to you, which patterns have you spotted already,\nwhich things are you unsure about? To give your creative energy some time to\nrecharge and your brain the chance to organize everything you primed it with\ntoday, make sure you do something completely different tonight. No more\nbrowsing blogs or reading magazines ;)\n\n## SUNDAY\n\ndefinition-phase\n\nBuild the perfect mood board \| Step 6: Colours\n\n### step 6 \| COLOURS\n\nAfter a busy day of collecting inspiration yesterday, today should be all\nabout taking that inspiration and transforming it into a) a set of tangible\nelements and b) a mood board that visually represents your ideal style as\naccurately as possible. As a fist step, open up a new document on your laptop\nor take a blank piece of paper that you can take notes on throughout each step\ntoday. The idea is to, alongside your mood board, also create a list that\nsummarizes the characteristics of your mood board in written form, to make it\neasier to incorporate these into your wardrobe later on. Now, you will\nprobably be sitting there with a huge pile of images, many more than would fit\non your mood board. Before you edit that pile during the next step, make sure\nyou do one thing first: Analyze the colour palette of your un-edited, messy\nset of pictures. Write down all single shades, colour families (e.g. nudes)\nand combinations (e.g. gold + forrest green) that occur in at least five\ndifferent images. The reason why I ask you to do this before you cull pictures\nis because your 'raw data' will give you a much better idea of the weight each\ncolour should have in your future colour palette. Once you have identified and\nwritten down all dominant shades think about the role you would want each of\nthem to play in your wardrobe. Could they work as a main or an accent colour\nor could you only imagine wearing them as part of your make up? Which shades\nmight work nicely together, perhaps as a colour palette for your wardrobe, and\nwhich clash with the overall theme of your set?\n\nBuild the perfect mood board \| Step 7: Cull\n\n### step 7 \| CULL\n\nNext comes the crucial culling phase. Prepare two boxes: A big “OUT” box, and\na “TO KEEP” box. During the inspiration search it’s super important that you\ndon't edit your thoughts to get a clearer idea of your style, but now you need\nto be ruthless: Any image that you don’t love or that is redundant goes into\nthe ‘OUT” box. You should also be able to tell exactly why you cut or printed\nout a certain image and it should trigger at least a small happy feeling\ninstantly. If you just feel kinda neutral about something, out it goes. As a\nsecond qualifier you also need to make sure your images are all applicable to\nthe context you chose for your mood board. If you want it to represent your\nSpring/Summer 2014 wardrobe, images of elements that you love but can’t see\nyourself wearing during the upcoming season should be transferred to the 'TO\nKEEP' box that you can store for later reference. Once you’ve edited your\nimages, take a quick break to recharge before you continue with step 8.\n\nBuild the perfect mood board \| Step 8: Organise elements\n\n### step 8 \| ORGANISE ELEMENTS\n\nAt this point you should only be left with images that you truly love and that\ninspire you in regard to your context. This step and the next one is\nessentially the nitty-gritty, the parts that most people skip when creating a\nmood board, but that transform a purely ‘inspirational' set of images into a\nhelpful, visual representation of your ideal style. First, you need to\norganise your images according to the element that they represent. To do so,\nrefer back to the list of focal points you used during your inspiration search\nand organise your images into corresponding groups, i.e. place all images that\nshow single items together, same with images of proportions, colours, etc.\nNext, within those groups, separate your images into specific elements. For\nexample, within your proportions category, group all images that show a combi\nof a fitted jacket + a maxi dress. If one image represents two or more\nimportant elements, either use it for the most dominant one or copy it/print\nit out again. Now, examine how many different elements you found per focal\npoint. A good aim is 1 to 4 elements for each (except for single items and\ncolours, those can have up to 6). If you have too many elements for a single\nfocal point (e.g. way too many different colours), choose your favourites and\nget rid of the rest. At the end, write a complete list of all elements. Think\nof that list as a recipe for your ideal style and use it to tailor your\nexisting wardrobe to your current aesthetic ideals, element by element.\n\nBuild the perfect mood board \| Step 9: Fill in and tweak\n\n### step 9 \| FILL IN + TWEAK\n\nAs a last step before actually arranging your set of images for the mood board\nyou need to double-check that it accurately represents your ideal style and\nalso gives each element the right amount of emphasis. Grab a few of your\nmagazines again in case you need to replace any images during this step. Then,\ninspect all of your elements from a bird’s eye view. Are they all nicely\ncomplementary or does one stick out and distract from or weaken the overall\ntheme of the set? Is there a way you could tweak that element just a little\nfor more coherence? Look for alternative images and see how well they go with\nthe rest of your elements. If your set looks better and more coherent without\nan element, remove the corresponding images from your set and your list.\nSimilarly, if you feel like your set is missing something, do some more\niterations and add some new images until it looks just right. Once you have\nselected your final set of elements decide how much weight you want to give\neach of them. Which elements should play a major role in your wardrobe, which\njust a supporting role? You can easily express the weight of your elements on\nyour mood board by giving them proportionately more or less space, so make\nsure you either have a good amount of images for important elements or large\nones in comparison to the size of your canvas.\n\nBuild the perfect mood board \| Step 10: Finalize mood board\n\n### step 10 \| FINALIZE MOOD BOARD\n\nYou've done the work, collected a ton of inspiration and selected a set of\nelements. Now you just need to put together your actual mood board! Spread out\nall of your final images on a canvas (or a large table if you want to attach\nyour images directly to the wall). Your goal now is to arrange your images in\na way that visually expresses the relation between elements and the weight you\nhave assigned them/their prospective function in your wardrobe. One way to do\nthis is to place important elements close to the center and add accent ones\naround the edges. If your set of images contains a few very distinct groups of\nelements, you could also express them like I did in this example, as four\ncorners of a quadrant. If you already have more concrete ideas about which\nroles your elements could play in your wardrobe you could also arrange them\naccordingly and e.g. group all uniform items, colours and proportions\ntogether, etc. Play around with a few different arrangements on the\ncanvas/table before you make your final choice and then start gluing.\n\nDefine your Personal StyleintomindFebruary 28, 2014Step 4: Define your style9\nComments\n\nFacebook0 Twitter LinkedIn0 Reddit Tumblr Pinterest0\n\n## @beyondbeautifulbook\n\n" } ]
8,087,413	How To Roast Squash Seeds	Before you roast your squash seeds, season them with oil and salt, then toss the seeds to make sure the seasoning covers all of them. To roast, cook the seeds in the oven on a baking tray at 300 °F for 20 minutes. If you'd prefer a sweeter taste, roast your seeds with no salt, then add brown sugar and cinnamon after they've cooled. Mix the seeds to distribute your sweet coating before roasting them for another 10 minutes.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20170507053612/http://www.mnn.com:80/food/healthy-eating/blogs/7-reasons-to-roast-your-squash-seeds", "http://web.archive.org/web/20200310235023/https://food52.com/blog/8665-how-to-make-roasted-pumpkin-seeds-without-a-recipe", "http://web.archive.org/web/20191011035245/http://dish.allrecipes.com:80/how-to-roast-pumpkin-seeds/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20190427050200/https://startcooking.com/oven-settings", "http://web.archive.org/web/20190814142550/https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-roast-pumpkin-and-squash-seeds-4687", "http://web.archive.org/web/20191013011102/https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/54873/roasted-winter-squash-seeds/" ]	train	2,603	[ { "original_url": "http://www.mnn.com:80/food/healthy-eating/blogs/7-reasons-to-roast-your-squash-seeds", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170507053612/http://www.mnn.com:80/food/healthy-eating/blogs/7-reasons-to-roast-your-squash-seeds", "parsed_text": { "title": "7 reasons to roast your squash seeds", "passages": [ "I just took roasted butternut squash out of the oven to make soup later today, and I also roasted squash seeds for snacking. You probably know that you can roast the seeds from your pumpkin, but did you realize that you can roast and eat any winter squash seeds? You can. Here’s why you should roast the seeds from pumpkin, butternut, acorn and other winter squashes.", "Squash seeds are an excellent plant-based source of protein. A quarter cup of squash seeds contain 3 grams of protein.", "The seeds from squash are rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamins A & C, folate, potassium, calcium and iron.", "When roasted with a little olive oil and salt, they are a delicious, nutritious snack that both kids and adults will like.", "Salt and oil are just the beginning. There are many spice combinations for roasted squash seeds. Check out this post on roasted pumpkin seeds for some ideas.", "Now tell me, with all these amazing benefits and ideas, why would you ever throw away the seeds from your fresh, seasonal squash?" ] }, "parsed_md": "7 reasons to roast your squash seeds \| MNN - Mother Nature Network\n\n872.8K\n\n188.4K\n\nMay 7, 2017\n\nMNN.com > Food & Drink > Healthy Eating\n\n# 7 reasons to roast your squash seeds\n\n## Do you know what you're missing when you toss away the seeds with the pulp?\n\nRobin Shreeves\n\nSeptember 20, 2011, 10:02 a.m.\n\nTweet 37\n\nPhoto: Sarah Marriage/Flickr\n\nI just took roasted butternut squash out of the oven to make soup later today,\nand I also roasted squash seeds for snacking. You probably know that you can\nroast the seeds from your pumpkin, but did you realize that you can roast and\neat any winter squash seeds? You can. Here’s why you should roast the seeds\nfrom pumpkin, butternut, acorn and other winter squashes.\n\n 1. Squash seeds are a great source of fiber. A quarter cup of squash seeds contains 4 grams of fiber.\n 2. Squash seeds are an excellent plant-based source of protein. A quarter cup of squash seeds contain 3 grams of protein.\n 3. The seeds from squash are rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamins A & C, folate, potassium, calcium and iron.\n 4. You can create interesting pesto with squash seeds that is perfect for those with nut allergies.\n 5. They’re a nutritious addition to oatmeal or salads — a small handful adds a punch of extra nutrition.\n 6. When roasted with a little olive oil and salt, they are a delicious, nutritious snack that both kids and adults will like.\n 7. Salt and oil are just the beginning. There are many spice combinations for roasted squash seeds. 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All rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://food52.com/blog/8665-how-to-make-roasted-pumpkin-seeds-without-a-recipe", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200310235023/https://food52.com/blog/8665-how-to-make-roasted-pumpkin-seeds-without-a-recipe", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds Without a Recipe in 5 Easy Steps", "passages": [ "You probably already know that there are tasty pumpkin seeds hiding in your Halloween Jack-o-lanterns and more, but do you know the best method for roasting them to toasty, crunchy perfection? Here's how to roast any type of squash seeds in the oven—without burning them.", "If you're carving or roasting any pumpkins this fall, you'll have some guts to deal with (and here are a few ideas for what to do with them). From the depths of your gourd you'll scrape out a tangle of orange pulp dotted with small white seeds, and if you're smart, you'll do something with it all. Here's how to de-goo and roast pumpkin seeds (or any winter squash seeds) to perfection.", "Take a few minutes to separate seeds from slime, and you'll have a free snack to enjoy while you carve or roast. Roasted pumpkin seeds are the ultimate \"buy one, get one free\" of autumnal treats.", "The best part: You don't need a recipe to do this, but you will need to pay attention to your technique. These seeds are tiny, and negligence will lead to burning. Follow these five steps and you'll end up with crispy, crunchy, salty seeds—aka the most perfect fall snack. Then start experimenting with flavors and other squash seeds: butternut, acorn, and delicata are all fair game.", "What You'll Need: Pumpkin or squash seeds, of course! But also a sheet pan, plus olive oil and salt for roasting and seasoning. You can also mix things up with different spices, as well as coconut oil (more on that below).", "Step 1: Separate your seeds from their flesh. Start by squeezing the big pieces of flesh right at the seam where the seeds attach, and they'll fall off in clumps. Pick out any remaining stringy stuff and either use them in another dish, or compost them. Prepare for your hands to get a little orange and a lot slimy. Keep a towel nearby for periodic wiping.", "Step 2: Rinse, then boil your seeds. Why boil? The tricky thing about roasting pumpkin seeds is that their insides tend to cook faster than their outsides, so when they look done they're actually black waaayyy overcooked inside. As we learned from Angela Liddon, boiling pumpkin seeds before roasting ensures that everything cooks evenly. So after you've cleaned the muck off of your seeds, boil them in salted water for ten minutes.", "Step 3: Dry thoroughly. You're about to toss these puppies in oil to coat them completely—and you want the oil to stick. So dab the seeds with a clean kitchen towel in a colander until they're completely, totally, bone-dry. Pluck off any straggler seeds that cling to your towel.", "Step 4: Toss with olive oil, salt, and spices. Here, we used a mix of paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Try curry powder with melted coconut oil, za'atar with fruity extra-virgin olive oil, or pumpkin pie spices with walnut oil for a salty-sweet autumnal snack.", "Step 5: Lay the pumpkin seeds out on a half-sheet pan, making sure they're all flat and in one even layer. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes at 325°F, stirring well or shaking the pan to flip the seeds halfway through (no need to be super exact about this, but try your best). Your seeds are done when they're crispy on the outside and golden on the inside. Add more salt to taste, give the seeds a good toss, and serve them once they're cool enough to eat. You can also store them in an airtight container and use them throughout the week as a topping for sides, salads, oatmeal, or yogurt; in spreads and sauces of many kinds, and especially as the pièce de résistance of this cake.", "A few last points: You may be wondering what the difference is between these light-colored pumpkin seeds and the smooth green ones, aka pepitas. The full answer is explained in this article, but here's the TL;DR: Pepitas are pumpkin seeds from very specific types of pumpkins (oilseed or Styrian pumpkins, to be exact), which have very thin skins and don't need to be shelled. Toast and spice them exactly the same way as described above.", "First time boiling the seeds prior to roasting and it works perfectly. I let them dry on a dishcloth after they had been boiled for about an hour, then roasted them at 350 for roughly 45 min (checked every 8 min to mix around on the baking sheet). Used EVO+s&p;+a pinch of garlic powder.", "I am so addicted to roasted pumpkin seeds! I make sure that everyone I know who carves pumpkins but tosses the seeds, set them aside and I will make my rounds, collect all said bags and then it's on. I have never heard of parboiling the seedage until I found this web page and I am very thankful and excited. Me and my twin brother grew up eating my mom's roasted seeds, shell and all. I have never known any other way. Who the F would sit there for hours on end, separating seed from shell? I would end up murdering someone ;-) my go to recipe is XtraVirginalOliveOyl, garlic pow, pepper and a shitload of salt. I have over cooked too many batches in the past so now I usually cook the seeds at low temps for hours, stirring every half hour. This parboiling techniques couldn't have come at a better time because stirring seeds every half hour for hours on end is tedious and time consuming. I'm about to try my first batch of butternut squash seeds. Did anyone has tips or suggestions please respond and wish me luck!", "With hokkaido seeds, I've had the same experience as marcellem, it takes about 25 minutes. The butternut squash seeds didn't need more than 12 minutes.", "I tried this method and roasting them without parboiling. In both cases the seed sticks to the shell. What went wrong?", "I loved this method of pre-boiling. I've always found the shells a bit tough, and this time the end result was light and crisp. I used butternut seeds and our local Martha's Vineyard Sea Salt (yum)--had to roast a few minutes longer to get to golden brown, but no big deal. Thank you!", "I hated pumpkin seeds before I read this. My honey love love loves them and asked me to make him some. I told him about your method and melody to making them and he said, \" Please don't do it that way.\" He prescribed not washing them. Yes, don't wash them. It's takes out the natural oils that help the seed gain crunchiness when cooked. Just roast at -350 with some light salt, a few turns and their perfect. I'm putting them on everything now. Simple - Easy.", "I use Dawn because it also gets grease stains off of clothes if you use it as a pre-wash. You may need a combination of dish soap, baking soda, and (I also swear by) Barkeepers Friend-which helps get the \"bluing\" off my stainless pans, and a \"scrubbie\". Maybe even soak with dish soap and baking soda, hot water beforehand.", "I have a random totally unrelated question--I have the same pans as the photo and I was wondering how people clean them. Mine look awful now with burned oil baked into them. I've tried baking soda but it hasn't helped much. And then once I used a much harsher cleaner/degreaser and that was worse, it rubbed off some of the finish.", "Forgive my naivete, but do you eat the shells, too? I've always roasted (without the pre-boil) and then eaten them like sunflower seeds...insides only. Enlighten me!", "I was in your boat before my roommate started taking my seeds and roasting them, but he didn't boil them. Then, I some googling and found out, thankfully, that the shells are much easier to chew when pre-boiled.", "We've never removed the shells-we always ate the whole thing. They're not indigestible-they're great! Just make sure they're cooked to the color in the picture-but if I overcook them I eat them anyway. I'm almost 60 and I've enjoyed them this way ever since I was little.", "I pre-boil mine in generously salted water, then drain and pour onto a backing sheet. After roasting, the seeds are salty and don't have any added fat from the oil.", "I do the boiling when I roast... I add water to my roasting pan together with water, salt and other spices.", "The boiling is key! I only recently tried it and it has made such a big difference... However, I had a heavy handed cayenne batch bc I got excited.", "We grew up roasting pumpkin seeds with butter, salt and pepper. A few years ago I was making a version of Dorie Greenspan's stuffed pumpkin. I had overfilled it and some chicken stock, buttery goodness had escaped onto the pan that held the pumpkin, so I scattered my pumpkin seeds around the pan in the juices. The best pumpkin seeds I've made so far.", "With a pile of kabocha seeds in my kitchen and a previous lack of knowledge of the pre-roast boil, this could could not have come at a better time!", "Oh I'm so happy! I tried to carve pumpkins last night just so I could roast seeds, but my local store was all out." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds Without a Recipe in 5 Easy Steps\n\n### Pumpkin\n\n# How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds for a Crunchy-Salty Snack\n\nThis easy-to-make treat is hiding in all those fall pumpkins and winter\nsquash.\n\nby: Marian Bull\n\nAugust 14, 2019\n\n24 Comments\n\n24 Comments\n\nYou probably already know that there are tasty pumpkin seeds hiding in your\nHalloween Jack-o-lanterns and more, but do you know the best method for\nroasting them to toasty, crunchy perfection? Here's how to roast any type of\nsquash seeds in the oven—without burning them.\n\nMore: A classic Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, but in half the time.\n\nShop the Story\n\nIf you're carving or roasting any pumpkins this fall, you'll have some guts to\ndeal with (and here are a few ideas for what to do with them). From the depths\nof your gourd you'll scrape out a tangle of orange pulp dotted with small\nwhite seeds, and if you're smart, you'll do something with it all. Here's how\nto de-goo and roast pumpkin seeds (or any winter squash seeds) to perfection.\n\nTake a few minutes to separate seeds from slime, and you'll have a free snack\nto enjoy while you carve or roast. Roasted pumpkin seeds are the ultimate \"buy\none, get one free\" of autumnal treats.\n\nThe best part: You don't need a recipe to do this, but you will need to pay\nattention to your technique. These seeds are tiny, and negligence will lead to\nburning. Follow these five steps and you'll end up with crispy, crunchy, salty\nseeds—aka the most perfect fall snack. Then start experimenting with flavors\nand other squash seeds: butternut, acorn, and delicata are all fair game.\n\n## Watch: More Pumpkiny Goodness\n\nHow to Roast Pumpkin Seeds (or Any Squash Seeds) without a Recipe\n\nWhat You'll Need: Pumpkin or squash seeds, of course! But also a sheet pan,\nplus olive oil and salt for roasting and seasoning. You can also mix things up\nwith different spices, as well as coconut oil (more on that below).\n\nStep 1: Separate your seeds from their flesh. Start by squeezing the big\npieces of flesh right at the seam where the seeds attach, and they'll fall off\nin clumps. Pick out any remaining stringy stuff and either use them in another\ndish, or compost them. Prepare for your hands to get a little orange and a lot\nslimy. Keep a towel nearby for periodic wiping.\n\nStep 2: Rinse, then boil your seeds. Why boil? The tricky thing about roasting\npumpkin seeds is that their insides tend to cook faster than their outsides,\nso when they look done they're actually black waaayyy overcooked inside. As we\nlearned from Angela Liddon, boiling pumpkin seeds before roasting ensures that\neverything cooks evenly. So after you've cleaned the muck off of your seeds,\nboil them in salted water for ten minutes.\n\nMore: Once you're done with your seedy snack, make one of our best fall side\ndishes.\n\nStep 3: Dry thoroughly. You're about to toss these puppies in oil to coat them\ncompletely—and you want the oil to stick. So dab the seeds with a clean\nkitchen towel in a colander until they're completely, totally, bone-dry. Pluck\noff any straggler seeds that cling to your towel.\n\nStep 4: Toss with olive oil, salt, and spices. Here, we used a mix of paprika,\ncumin, and cayenne pepper. Try curry powder with melted coconut oil, za'atar\nwith fruity extra-virgin olive oil, or pumpkin pie spices with walnut oil for\na salty-sweet autumnal snack.\n\nStep 5: Lay the pumpkin seeds out on a half-sheet pan, making sure they're all\nflat and in one even layer. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes at 325°F, stirring well\nor shaking the pan to flip the seeds halfway through (no need to be super\nexact about this, but try your best). Your seeds are done when they're crispy\non the outside and golden on the inside. Add more salt to taste, give the\nseeds a good toss, and serve them once they're cool enough to eat. You can\nalso store them in an airtight container and use them throughout the week as a\ntopping for sides, salads, oatmeal, or yogurt; in spreads and sauces of many\nkinds, and especially as the pièce de résistance of this cake.\n\nA few last points: You may be wondering what the difference is between these\nlight-colored pumpkin seeds and the smooth green ones, aka pepitas. The full\nanswer is explained in this article, but here's the TL;DR: Pepitas are pumpkin\nseeds from very specific types of pumpkins (oilseed or Styrian pumpkins, to be\nexact), which have very thin skins and don't need to be shelled. Toast and\nspice them exactly the same way as described above.\n\nPhotos by James Ransom\n\nWhat's your favorite way to eat pumpkin seeds? Let us know in the comments.\n\nFood52’s Automagic Thanksgiving Menu Maker\n\nFood52’s Automagic Thanksgiving Menu Maker\n\nDid someone say Thanksgiving? Our Automagic Menu Maker is here to help!\n\nView Now\n\nTags:\n\n * Squash\n * Holiday\n * Holiday Entertaining\n * (Not) Recipes\n * Fall\n * Halloween\n * Christmas\n * Thanksgiving\n\n### Join the Conversation\n\nSee what other Food52 readers are saying.\n\n * J\n\n * Marcus Sweetser\n\n * Katharina\n\n * marcellem\n\n * Dale Stevens\n\nComment\n\n### Written by: Marian Bull\n\nwriter\n\n### Appears in these F52er's Collections\n\n##### Snacks\n\nby: Holley\n\n4 Items\n\n##### Articles\n\nby: Kathy_P.\n\n3736 Items\n\n##### how to\n\nby: frances\n\n729 Items\n\n### Popular on Food52\n\n### 24 Comments\n\nJ November 11, 2016\n\nFirst time boiling the seeds prior to roasting and it works perfectly. I let\nthem dry on a dishcloth after they had been boiled for about an hour, then\nroasted them at 350 for roughly 45 min (checked every 8 min to mix around on\nthe baking sheet). Used EVO+s&p;+a pinch of garlic powder.\n\nMarcus S. December 3, 2015\n\nI am so addicted to roasted pumpkin seeds! I make sure that everyone I know\nwho carves pumpkins but tosses the seeds, set them aside and I will make my\nrounds, collect all said bags and then it's on. I have never heard of\nparboiling the seedage until I found this web page and I am very thankful and\nexcited. Me and my twin brother grew up eating my mom's roasted seeds, shell\nand all. I have never known any other way. Who the F would sit there for hours\non end, separating seed from shell? I would end up murdering someone ;-) my go\nto recipe is XtraVirginalOliveOyl, garlic pow, pepper and a shitload of salt.\nI have over cooked too many batches in the past so now I usually cook the\nseeds at low temps for hours, stirring every half hour. This parboiling\ntechniques couldn't have come at a better time because stirring seeds every\nhalf hour for hours on end is tedious and time consuming. I'm about to try my\nfirst batch of butternut squash seeds. Did anyone has tips or suggestions\nplease respond and wish me luck!\n\nKatharina November 9, 2015\n\nWith hokkaido seeds, I've had the same experience as marcellem, it takes about\n25 minutes. The butternut squash seeds didn't need more than 12 minutes.\n\nmarcellem November 1, 2015\n\nSo 12 minutes at 325 is really optimistic. I'm going on 30 minutes now.\n\nDale S. October 25, 2015\n\nI tried this method and roasting them without parboiling. In both cases the\nseed sticks to the shell. What went wrong?\n\nLauren K. November 1, 2015\n\nI just eat the shell—problem solved!\n\nQueDelish October 25, 2014\n\nmy first attempt at roasting a kabocha squash and so glad I found this!\n\nSusie M. October 11, 2014\n\nI loved this method of pre-boiling. I've always found the shells a bit tough,\nand this time the end result was light and crisp. I used butternut seeds and\nour local Martha's Vineyard Sea Salt (yum)--had to roast a few minutes longer\nto get to golden brown, but no big deal. Thank you!\n\nalan January 19, 2014\n\nThis IS a recipe. I still don't know how to do them without one.\n\nSunBunny November 15, 2013\n\nI hated pumpkin seeds before I read this. My honey love love loves them and\nasked me to make him some. I told him about your method and melody to making\nthem and he said, \" Please don't do it that way.\" He prescribed not washing\nthem. Yes, don't wash them. It's takes out the natural oils that help the seed\ngain crunchiness when cooked. Just roast at -350 with some light salt, a few\nturns and their perfect. I'm putting them on everything now. Simple - Easy.\n\nJackFrost October 30, 2013\n\nMy nuts are on tin foil roasting over an open fire\n\nBarbara R. October 29, 2013\n\nI use Dawn because it also gets grease stains off of clothes if you use it as\na pre-wash. You may need a combination of dish soap, baking soda, and (I also\nswear by) Barkeepers Friend-which helps get the \"bluing\" off my stainless\npans, and a \"scrubbie\". Maybe even soak with dish soap and baking soda, hot\nwater beforehand.\n\nNeomi October 29, 2013\n\nI have a random totally unrelated question--I have the same pans as the photo\nand I was wondering how people clean them. Mine look awful now with burned oil\nbaked into them. I've tried baking soda but it hasn't helped much. And then\nonce I used a much harsher cleaner/degreaser and that was worse, it rubbed off\nsome of the finish.\n\nphi T. October 29, 2013\n\nI'm lazy so I usually line them with parchment paper which reduces cleaning to\nalmost nothing...\n\nRema October 24, 2013\n\nForgive my naivete, but do you eat the shells, too? I've always roasted\n(without the pre-boil) and then eaten them like sunflower seeds...insides\nonly. Enlighten me!\n\nphi T. October 24, 2013\n\nI was in your boat before my roommate started taking my seeds and roasting\nthem, but he didn't boil them. Then, I some googling and found out,\nthankfully, that the shells are much easier to chew when pre-boiled.\n\nBarbara R. October 24, 2013\n\nWe've never removed the shells-we always ate the whole thing. They're not\nindigestible-they're great! Just make sure they're cooked to the color in the\npicture-but if I overcook them I eat them anyway. I'm almost 60 and I've\nenjoyed them this way ever since I was little.\n\nRema October 29, 2013\n\nThanks, Phi and Barbara! Pumpkin carving commences tonight so I'll look\nforward to seed snacks shortly thereafter :)\n\nmaila October 23, 2013\n\nI pre-boil mine in generously salted water, then drain and pour onto a backing\nsheet. After roasting, the seeds are salty and don't have any added fat from\nthe oil.\n\nBeehive A. October 22, 2013\n\nI do the boiling when I roast... I add water to my roasting pan together with\nwater, salt and other spices.\n\nphi T. October 22, 2013\n\nThe boiling is key! I only recently tried it and it has made such a big\ndifference... However, I had a heavy handed cayenne batch bc I got excited.\n\nBarbara R. October 21, 2013\n\nWe grew up roasting pumpkin seeds with butter, salt and pepper. A few years\nago I was making a version of Dorie Greenspan's stuffed pumpkin. I had\noverfilled it and some chicken stock, buttery goodness had escaped onto the\npan that held the pumpkin, so I scattered my pumpkin seeds around the pan in\nthe juices. The best pumpkin seeds I've made so far.\n\nCarey N. October 21, 2013\n\nWith a pile of kabocha seeds in my kitchen and a previous lack of knowledge of\nthe pre-roast boil, this could could not have come at a better time!\n\nAuthor Comment\n\nMarian B. October 21, 2013\n\nOh I'm so happy! I tried to carve pumpkins last night just so I could roast\nseeds, but my local store was all out.\n\n#### Sign up for our newsletter Our best tips for eating thoughtfully and\nliving joyfully, right in your inbox.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://dish.allrecipes.com:80/how-to-roast-pumpkin-seeds/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20191011035245/http://dish.allrecipes.com:80/how-to-roast-pumpkin-seeds/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds", "passages": [ "When you're carving pumpkins, don't toss away the seeds. Toast them instead for delicious autumn snacking. It's easy to do, and you can change them up any way you want with sweet or savory flavors.", "However, not every recipe will tell you exactly how to prepare the seeds before roasting, so we're here with advice on prepping and roasting pumpkin seeds—including top tips from home cooks—along with favorite pumpkin seed recipes to try.", "Before you roast the seeds, you have to separate them from their nest of gooey, pulpy fibers. For best results, do it just after you've scooped out the seeds from the pumpkin and before the pulp has dried. Put the pulp and seeds into a large bowl of water, and work the pulp with your fingers, picking out the strings and clingy pumpkin bits.", "Allrecipes home cook NLWB22 agrees: \"I soaked the seeds in warm water as I cleaned out the pumpkins, it seems easier to separate and clean the seeds this way.\"", "Pumpkin seeds don't roast evenly—the insides tend to get done faster than the shells, and they can burn in the middle before the shells are nice and toasty. To solve this problem, simmer them first in salty water for about 10 minutes.", "Sara Neziol uses this method to clean the seeds as well: \"To remove the pumpkin slime from the seeds I boiled the seeds in salt water for about 10 minutes. The pumpkin will separate from the seeds very easily this way.\"", "Drain the seeds in a sieve or colander, and dry thoroughly with towels. Drying the seeds before roasting helps them bake up crunchier.", "Home cook Kim's Cooking Now! adds, \"If you leave them too wet, the mixture won't stick to the seeds very well (the whole oil doesn't mix with water thing).\"", "After washing, simmering, and drying the seeds, place them in a bowl and coat them with oil, melted butter, or cooking spray. Stir to coat the seeds evenly, then add sweet or savory flavorings. Check out our collection of roasted pumpkin seed recipes for ideas.", "Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (this makes cleanup so much easier) and spread out the seeds in a single layer. The less the seeds overlap the crispier they'll bake up.", "If you're following a particular recipe, use the roasting temperature recommended in the recipe. Otherwise, using a moderate oven temperature helps cook the seeds evenly. Roast until toasted, about 25 minutes, or as recommended in your recipe. Check on your seeds every 10 minutes, removing the baking sheet from the oven and stirring. After 20 minutes, give them a test. Let them cool a moment; then break into a few to ensure they're not burning on the inside. If they're crispy on the outside, tender and golden on the inside, your work is done.", "Home cook aimstream turns off the heat and leaves the seeds in the oven for an hour to crisp them up even more.", "Season them as you like. And crunch away! Stored in an airtight container, your pumpkin seeds will keep for 1-2 months in the refrigerator, or at room temperature for up to a week.", "Caramelized Spicy Pumpkin Seeds Can't make up your mind between sweet and savory? Try these seeds coated with sugar, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and cayenne to satisfy all your flavor cravings.", "Your friends in the kitchen with expert answers to all your burning food questions. Because we’ve been there, done that." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds \| Allrecipes\n\nSkip to main content\n\n# How to Prep and Roast Pumpkin Seeds\n\nBy Allrecipes Editors\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Google+\n * Pinterest\n * StumbleUpon\n\nWhen you're carving pumpkins, don't toss away the seeds. Toast them instead\nfor delicious autumn snacking. It's easy to do, and you can change them up any\nway you want with sweet or savory flavors.\n\nHowever, not every recipe will tell you exactly how to prepare the seeds\nbefore roasting, so we're here with advice on prepping and roasting pumpkin\nseeds—including top tips from home cooks—along with favorite pumpkin seed\nrecipes to try.\n\nTry this recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Seeds \| Photo by pjudy\n\n## How to Prep and Roast Pumpkin Seeds\n\n### 1\\. Wash the seeds.\n\nBefore you roast the seeds, you have to separate them from their nest of\ngooey, pulpy fibers. For best results, do it just after you've scooped out the\nseeds from the pumpkin and before the pulp has dried. Put the pulp and seeds\ninto a large bowl of water, and work the pulp with your fingers, picking out\nthe strings and clingy pumpkin bits.\n\nAllrecipes home cook NLWB22 agrees: \"I soaked the seeds in warm water as I\ncleaned out the pumpkins, it seems easier to separate and clean the seeds this\nway.\"\n\nWash and rub the seeds, and pick out the clingy stringy bits.\n\nMore: How to Carve a Pumpkin\n\n### 2\\. Boil seeds in salted water.\n\nPumpkin seeds don't roast evenly—the insides tend to get done faster than the\nshells, and they can burn in the middle before the shells are nice and toasty.\nTo solve this problem, simmer them first in salty water for about 10 minutes.\n\nSara Neziol uses this method to clean the seeds as well: \"To remove the\npumpkin slime from the seeds I boiled the seeds in salt water for about 10\nminutes. The pumpkin will separate from the seeds very easily this way.\"\n\nBoil the pumpkin seeds in salted water for 10 minutes. \| Photo by Allrecipes\n\n### 3\\. Dry the seeds.\n\nDrain the seeds in a sieve or colander, and dry thoroughly with towels. Drying\nthe seeds before roasting helps them bake up crunchier.\n\nHome cook Kim's Cooking Now! adds, \"If you leave them too wet, the mixture\nwon't stick to the seeds very well (the whole oil doesn't mix with water\nthing).\"\n\n### 4\\. Oil and season to taste.\n\nAfter washing, simmering, and drying the seeds, place them in a bowl and coat\nthem with oil, melted butter, or cooking spray. Stir to coat the seeds evenly,\nthen add sweet or savory flavorings. Check out our collection of roasted\npumpkin seed recipes for ideas.\n\n### 5\\. Place seeds on a baking sheet.\n\nLine a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (this makes cleanup so much\neasier) and spread out the seeds in a single layer. The less the seeds overlap\nthe crispier they'll bake up.\n\nTip: You can roast the seeds of any winter squash, not just pumpkin.\n\n### 6\\. Bake at 325 degrees F.\n\nIf you're following a particular recipe, use the roasting temperature\nrecommended in the recipe. Otherwise, using a moderate oven temperature helps\ncook the seeds evenly. Roast until toasted, about 25 minutes, or as\nrecommended in your recipe. Check on your seeds every 10 minutes, removing the\nbaking sheet from the oven and stirring. After 20 minutes, give them a test.\nLet them cool a moment; then break into a few to ensure they're not burning on\nthe inside. If they're crispy on the outside, tender and golden on the inside,\nyour work is done.\n\nHome cook aimstream turns off the heat and leaves the seeds in the oven for an\nhour to crisp them up even more.\n\nRoast pumpkin seeds on a sheet pan. \| Photo by Meredith\n\n### 7\\. Let cool and store in an air-tight container.\n\nSeason them as you like. And crunch away! Stored in an airtight container,\nyour pumpkin seeds will keep for 1-2 months in the refrigerator, or at room\ntemperature for up to a week.\n\n### See how to make Caramelized Spicy Pumpkin Seeds:\n\n## Try These Top-Rated Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes\n\nCinnamon Toast Pumpkin Seeds A buttery coating of cinnamon sugar turns these\nseeds into sweet snacks.\n\nSpiced Pumpkin Seeds Garlic salt and Worcestershire sauce take these seeds to\nthe spicy side.\n\nCaramelized Spicy Pumpkin Seeds Can't make up your mind between sweet and\nsavory? Try these seeds coated with sugar, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and\ncayenne to satisfy all your flavor cravings.\n\nDrunken Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds get simmered in whiskey, bacon drippings,\nand brown sugar before roasting. Cheers!\n\n#### Check out our collection of Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes\n\n### Related:\n\n * 11 of the Easiest Pumpkin Desserts You'll Ever Make\n * 8 Pumpkin Desserts That Make Pie Jealous\n * 5 Reasons to Feel Good About Eating Pumpkin\n * 12 Savory Pumpkin Recipes You Have To Try\n * Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Cakes 7 Different Ways\n\nAbout Allrecipes Editors\n\nYour friends in the kitchen with expert answers to all your burning food\nquestions. 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Terms of Service\n * Data Policy\n * AdChoices\n\nTop\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://startcooking.com/oven-settings", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190427050200/https://startcooking.com/oven-settings", "parsed_text": { "title": "Oven Settings > Start Cooking", "passages": [ "Have you ever tried to cook frozen French fries in the oven without preheating the oven? The directions often say preheat to 425 degrees. That can take 15 to 20 minutes. So, after 10 minutes, you lose your patience and in the oven they go. Big mistake! Your French fries take forever to get crispy!", "There are many recipes for making fish, chicken, nachos, etc., that will say bake and others that say broil as a method of cooking. Do not confuse them. These are two very different ways to prepare food. With “baking” you always have to start with preheating the oven.", "Note from Jon Sacker: A quick translation for your British readers, or American readers of British recipes, broiling (US) = grilling (UK), which should not be confused with grilling (US) = barbequing (UK). Hope that helps :-}", "Preheating an oven is essential or you will throw off the cooking times. All cooking times are based on a preheated oven unless otherwise stated in the recipe. Luckily, when most (modern) ovens reach their desired temperature, they beep at you, or a light goes on or off. You then know it is OK to put food in the oven and start the timer.", "Conventional ovens all have several settings. In addition to preheat, there is bake, broil, self-clean (if you are lucky!) and some ovens even have a ‘warming drawer.’", "Before turning the oven on, make sure the oven racks are in the desired position. It’s easier to move the racks in a cold oven; you are less likely to get burned that way! Baking is usually done in the middle of the oven. Broiling (see below) is usually done closer to the top of the oven.", "Baking is used to cook things like chicken, potatoes, fish, stews, cookies and cakes. Food gets cooked from the outside in. (Unlike a microwave which causes food molecules to vibrate, creating friction that heats and cooks the food in all directions at once.) You check for “done-ness” by examining the internal temperatures, for example by sticking an oven thermometer into the food. While your food is baking, try not to open the door too often to check for done- ness. Every time you open the oven door to see if your food is cooked, your oven temperature will drop and extend the cooking time.", "Farenheit\| Celsius\| Gas Mark ---\|---\|--- 275o F\| 140o C\| gas mark 1-cool 300o F\| 150o C\| gas mark 2 325o F\| 165o C\| gas mark 3-very moderate 350o F\| 180o C\| gas mark 4-moderate 375o F\| 190o C\| gas mark 5 400o F\| 200o C\| gas mark 6-moderately hot 425o F\| 220o C\| gas mark 7- hot 450o F\| 230o C\| gas mark 9 475o F\| 240o C\| gas mark 10- very hot", "Broiling means to cook food (like steaks, hamburgers, chicken breasts) under very direct heat. With a gas oven, you actually see a flame. An electric oven has coils directly above the food. My oven insists the door be closed for the broil to work. Some ovens you have to leave the door open. The oven manual should tell you what works with your oven.", "Obviously, the closer you are to the heat source – the higher the heat. If you have positioned the racks too close to the broiler, your steak may get burned on the outside and still be raw on the inside. Many recipes will tell you how far away from the broiler you should be.", "Do make sure that the baking dish you are using is safe to put under the broiler. Pyrex dishes are NOT broiler safe and could possibly explode from the intense heat of the broiler!", "You can also broil things on an outdoor grill over charcoal or some other heat source. I have been to many barbeques but I have never actually done any outdoor grilling myself! We live in a condominium and don’t do outdoors very well!", "As noted above, your oven may have a warming drawer. If you are having a dinner party, this is a great place to keep the food warm while waiting for your guests to arrive. The food is kept warm at a very low temperature. As I don’t actually use it very often, I store cooking equipment in my warming drawer.", "A quick translation for your British readers, or American readers of British recipes, broiling (US) = grilling (UK), which should not be confused with grilling (US) = barbequing (UK). Hope that helps :-}", "I am just starting to really enjoy cooking and I am learning. I came on to this site because I bought a new cook book and want to learn how to broil chicken. I never broiled anything before in an oven, so I will now make some chicken this weekend, I hope it comes out good. I will broil it, I cannot find my manuel for my gas oven, so I will cross my fingers and follow the directions. Thanks for your help", "Your recipes and blogs are always helpful. This might be a simple question, but I hope you help. In a self-cleaning oven, hw do we clean the oven and what solution should we use for the cleaning process.", "Self-cleaning ovens don’t really clean themselves, per se. What they do is basically turn off the thermostat and change into crematoriums. They get super-hot, and turn all the baked-on grime into dust. That’s why you have to lock them, and the lock won’t release until the temperature gets down to ambient again.", "Once that’s complete, all you need to finish up is a damp sponge and some clean rinse water to wipe the interior down.", "The smell can be objectionable, so you don’t want to do it too often if you can help it. One way to help it is to keep a cheap cooking sheet on the bottom rack to catch whatever overflow may occur from things you bake. The pan is either easier/faster to clean, or disposable, depending on your mood", "The only thing I would add is that if there is a lot of spillage on the bottom of your oven, the self cleaning “crematorium” can make your kitchen very smoky as it burns everything into dust. (Also some ovens being self-cleaned for the very first time can cause a bit of smoke as well.) An open window and a fan help to keep the air moving. Wipe up any really obvious spills before you start.", "Also, pick a cold winter’s day to self-clean an oven as it can take 3-4 hours to complete the process.", "You know I was doing the whole thing wrong, but by reading this it helped me out alot thnx!!! Now I can broil my chicken the right way.", "That’s great Daisy! Remember every time you open the oven door, even for just a peek, the temperature drops significantly and the cooking time gets thrown off!", "I am male and am doing lots of cooking as of late. I went to your site to see if I could find information on re-warming food in a conventional oven. I know that that’s probably a simple thing to cooks like you, but I can’t seem to find anything about what temp to use and how long. I do not have a warming drawer. I do have a microwave, but, I thought for several dishes, or a large dish, like what was left of a low country boil, it would be better to warm it in a conventional oven. Bobby Godwin", "For rice based recipes you can add a few drops of water so that the dish does not dry out too much.", "For conventional oven reheating, set the oven to 325-350 degrees and just about anything should be reheated in about 10 minutes. Depending on what you are reheating, you may want to cover the dish with some tin foil. Good Luck and thanks for this great question!", "As Kathy says, reheating leftovers is tricky. With larger quantities and with some foods, the amount of time you’d have to reheat them is roughly equal to the original cooking time, which is no fun.", "What I’ve found is that it’s easier to separate things into single servings and microwave them, being careful to separate faster/slower cooking foods. Generally speaking, faster cooking foods would be things with more fat content, and slower cooking foods are more water & solids.", "So, for instance, if you want to reheat a single serving of ham and potatoes, you’d give the potatoes a minute or so, then add the ham and 30 seconds. They’ll both come out about the same temperature.", "I have basic baking question. After pre-heating the oven, do I turn it off before I insert food inside the oven?", "Pre-heating is just that; getting the oven hot before you put the food in it. It is necessary for the oven to stay hot while you cook your food. Cooking times are based on a pre-heated oven. If you put food in a cold oven, it will totally throw off the outcome of the recipe.", "Very interesting. I didn’t know about all these little secrets and I was wondering why my French fries didn’t have the same taste as those you eat at a restaurant. Mmm, can’t wait to taste the first crispy fries made by me in my own oven.", "My oven has letters (ie Warm, low, MD, MD-Hi, Hi) versus number settings. My question is, what are the actual temperature settings that go with the letter? (Ex, possibly low= about 200 degrees??)", "Hi Cody, To be absolutely certain what those setting are, you will need to buy an oven thermometer, place it in the oven and do some testing.", "Oven thermometers range in price from about $4-$30. You can buy them at the grocery store or a hardware store or on-line.", "I would guess that with your settings medium is 350F, but that is only a guess. Warm is usually about 200F.", "Hi! I am planning to buy a new oven . i heard that we can even make tea or coffee in this. can you explain how and the usage of oven for different types of food.", "I’m having a dinner party and I would like to cook some things about 3 hours ahead one is steaks. .. How do you think I should handle keeping them like they were just cooked when the guest arrive. I don’t have a warmer draw. Thanks!", "Sandra – Even with a warming drawer, you don’t want to hold steaks that long. They’ll continue cooking, albeit slowly, and when you go to serve them they’ll be seriously overdone. Your best bet might be to just brown them, then let them sit until just before serving time. When that gets to be close, you finish them. That’s chancy business, though. If you haven’t done that before a few times, a dinner party is no time to start experimenting with new techniques. Any kind of decent steak only takes minutes to cook. Perhaps something else could be made ahead?", "Hi KGW – welcome back! Sandra, KGW offers great advice. I agree completely that you may want to re-thing holding steaks in a warming drawer for 3 hours! Have a great party!", "I just found your site searching how to use the “start time” feature on my Kenmore oven. I was wondering how this works, because I was thinking how does it “preheat”? I would like to use it, but I don’t want to ruin my food. Have you ever used this feature before?", "Hi Chelle, Some ovens have internal clocks which you can set set for automatic start and stop for oven cleaning.", "Generally you would not need to use this for preheating an oven. Preheating an oven usually takes about 15-20 minutes. Once the oven is preheated, in goes the food.", "Look on the top or side of the oven door to see what your model number is. Then you can Google Kenmore oven manual and find the specific manual for operating your oven.", "Hello, we have a convention oven, I DON’T KNOW HOW TO USE IT, I want to bake chicken, meatloaf, fish, lasagne, chicken parmigan & etc., please tell me what temperature I should set it at, I usually use a regular oven & bake everything @ 350% for whatever time I need.", "Are you sure you don’t mean a “convection” oven? If so, then what you need to know is a little bit about how they work.", "Convection ovens are actually mis-named, because they don’t rely on convection at all. They use a fan force the air to circulate in the oven, which can speed up cooking. Regular ovens use convection, which relies on hot air rising and cooler air sinking to circulate the air in the oven. It doesn’t need any help for that – it happens naturally. But, it’s a slow(er) process.", "To make a long story short, you need a good oven thermometer. You’ll need to learn to cook to an internal temperature, rather than by time. In other words, you don’t put a roast or chicken in for 2.5 hours at 350 degrees, you put it in a 350 degree oven until it reaches a certain number of degrees internally. What those values are for internal temperatures vary by what it is you’re cooking, and how you like it done. You don’t keep track of time, you keep track of temperature.", "The other thing you have to consider is that things will brown (and possibly dry out) much more quickly, so sometimes you do cook at a lower temperature.", "Unfortunately, there’s no easy conversion you can do. You have to sorta dare to wreck things until you get a feel for it. I suspect that’s the reason so many people don’t use the feature.", "But, for example, you know you don’t want a pork roast to get any hotter than about 140-145 degrees internally. So, poke a thermometer in there, and watch it. When it hits that point, take it out and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. It’ll climb to 150-155 degrees on its own outside the oven.", "When baking a cake, should the oven be preheated? Some recipes specifically say “cold oven” but most simply state “bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees”. Should the oven be preheated unless otherwise directed? Thanks.", "Unless otherwise directed, ovens should always be pre-heated. It takes a bit of time, too. You can’t turn it on and expect it to be up to temp in 5 minutes. Figure 15, easy.", "That’s probably in the top 3 on the list of reasons things don’t turn out: improper starting heat. With baked goods especially, it changes when different fats liquify, which changes rise times and texture, it changes when your leavening does its thing, and it alters the timing (sometimes dramatically). Cookies in particular will punish you for improper heat and timing.", "sometimes recipes do not indicate temperature settings for broling, i suppose because they are using outdoor grilling. but what if you wil use the oven/broil settings? what temperature goes with it- for meat? poultry? veggies/", "Usually, if the recipe says anything at all about the broiler, it’s how far away from the flame you cook the food. Most broilers will allow you to move the pan up or down.", "With many ovens, the broiler is sort of a drawer with a pan under the oven, so it uses the same burner to broil with that is used to heat the oven above. All setting the dial to “Broil” does is disable the thermostat so the burner runs continuously.", "With other ovens, the broiler is actually inside the oven at the top, so there’s a separate control. Then, the drawer underneath the oven (if there is one) is used as a warmer or for storage. This feature costs more to build, so you usually only see it on more expensive gas stoves, although it’s quite common on electrics.", "The only thing I would add is that gas ovens have a “flame” for broiling and electric ovens usually have heated coils and not an actual “flame”.", "someone asked me if during the preheat period does the broiler works to help preheat the oven and then turns off when the temperature is reached? or is it just the botton oven heating up the oven to the exact temperature?", "No, the broiler burner doesn’t lend a helping hand. I’ve sometimes wondered why it doesn’t, because I suspect a lot of people’s timing errors come from not preheating the oven long enough. If they both ran, the thing would heat up quicker and more likely be up to temp before someone tried cooking something. But, as it is, even modern ovens can take 5-10 minutes to get up to temp.", "It’s possible that with electric ovens it would take too much power, or with gas ovens it would take too much gas to run both burners at the same time, as they’re heavy loads.", "“Microwaveable” means two things. One, it doesn’t have any metal in it, and two, it can take high temperatures without melting/deforming. So, the answer to your question is generally ‘yes’. But, “high temperatures” in a microwave are different than they are in an oven because it’s the food that gets hot rather than the environment, so be aware that there are a lot of things that are “microwave safe” that should never go in an oven. Paper or plastic dishes/plates/bowls/cups/etc. come immediately to mind.", "Are you a busy person who just never got around to learning the basics of cooking? We built startcooking.com just for you. You'll learn how to make quick and tasty meals, plus learn the basic cooking skills you'll need. Get ready to start cooking!", "using iTunes (windows & mac) using RSS for HD (appleTV or other HD-enabled) using RSS (windows & mac) get startcooking email updates" ] }, "parsed_md": "Oven Settings > Start Cooking\n\nKathy Maister's Start Cooking\n\n * Video\n * Blog\n * Browse\n * Search\n\n# Oven Settings\n\n###### posted in General by Kathy Maister\n\nprevious \| next\n\nHave you ever tried to cook frozen French fries in the oven without preheating\nthe oven? The directions often say preheat to 425 degrees. That can take 15 to\n20 minutes. So, after 10 minutes, you lose your patience and in the oven they\ngo. Big mistake! Your French fries take forever to get crispy!\n\nToday I’m going to talk about “conventional” oven settings.\n\nThere are many recipes for making fish, chicken, nachos, etc., that will say\nbake and others that say broil as a method of cooking. Do not confuse them.\nThese are two very different ways to prepare food. With “baking” you always\nhave to start with preheating the oven.\n\nNote from Jon Sacker: A quick translation for your British readers, or\nAmerican readers of British recipes, broiling (US) = grilling (UK), which\nshould not be confused with grilling (US) = barbequing (UK). Hope that helps\n:-}\n\nPreheating\n\nPreheating an oven is essential or you will throw off the cooking times. All\ncooking times are based on a preheated oven unless otherwise stated in the\nrecipe. Luckily, when most (modern) ovens reach their desired temperature,\nthey beep at you, or a light goes on or off. You then know it is OK to put\nfood in the oven and start the timer.\n\nConventional ovens all have several settings. In addition to preheat, there is\nbake, broil, self-clean (if you are lucky!) and some ovens even have a\n‘warming drawer.’\n\nBefore turning the oven on, make sure the oven racks are in the desired\nposition. It’s easier to move the racks in a cold oven; you are less likely to\nget burned that way! Baking is usually done in the middle of the oven.\nBroiling (see below) is usually done closer to the top of the oven.\n\nBake\n\nBaking is used to cook things like chicken, potatoes, fish, stews, cookies and\ncakes. Food gets cooked from the outside in. (Unlike a microwave which causes\nfood molecules to vibrate, creating friction that heats and cooks the food in\nall directions at once.) You check for “done-ness” by examining the internal\ntemperatures, for example by sticking an oven thermometer into the food. While\nyour food is baking, try not to open the door too often to check for done-\nness. Every time you open the oven door to see if your food is cooked, your\noven temperature will drop and extend the cooking time.\n\nOven Temperature Metric Conversion Chart:\n\nFarenheit\| Celsius\| Gas Mark \n---\|---\|--- \n275o F\| 140o C\| gas mark 1-cool \n300o F\| 150o C\| gas mark 2 \n325o F\| 165o C\| gas mark 3-very moderate \n350o F\| 180o C\| gas mark 4-moderate \n375o F\| 190o C\| gas mark 5 \n400o F\| 200o C\| gas mark 6-moderately hot \n425o F\| 220o C\| gas mark 7- hot \n450o F\| 230o C\| gas mark 9 \n475o F\| 240o C\| gas mark 10- very hot \n \nBroil\n\nBroiling means to cook food (like steaks, hamburgers, chicken breasts) under\nvery direct heat. With a gas oven, you actually see a flame. An electric oven\nhas coils directly above the food. My oven insists the door be closed for the\nbroil to work. Some ovens you have to leave the door open. The oven manual\nshould tell you what works with your oven.\n\nObviously, the closer you are to the heat source – the higher the heat. If you\nhave positioned the racks too close to the broiler, your steak may get burned\non the outside and still be raw on the inside. Many recipes will tell you how\nfar away from the broiler you should be.\n\nDo make sure that the baking dish you are using is safe to put under the\nbroiler. Pyrex dishes are NOT broiler safe and could possibly explode from the\nintense heat of the broiler!\n\nYou can also broil things on an outdoor grill over charcoal or some other heat\nsource. I have been to many barbeques but I have never actually done any\noutdoor grilling myself! We live in a condominium and don’t do outdoors very\nwell!\n\nWarming Drawer\n\nAs noted above, your oven may have a warming drawer. If you are having a\ndinner party, this is a great place to keep the food warm while waiting for\nyour guests to arrive. The food is kept warm at a very low temperature. As I\ndon’t actually use it very often, I store cooking equipment in my warming\ndrawer.\n\nI hope this brief introduction to conventional oven settings was helpful.\n\nCheers!\n\nKathy\n\nIf you are new to startcooking, or are a regular visitor here, please consider\nsubscribing for free.\n\nsubscribe \|\n\n# 37 Comments\n\n#### Jon Sacker said:\n\nA quick translation for your British readers, or American readers of British\nrecipes, broiling (US) = grilling (UK), which should not be confused with\ngrilling (US) = barbequing (UK). Hope that helps :-}\n\n#### sarah murphy said:\n\nI am just starting to really enjoy cooking and I am learning. I came on to\nthis site because I bought a new cook book and want to learn how to broil\nchicken. I never broiled anything before in an oven, so I will now make some\nchicken this weekend, I hope it comes out good. I will broil it, I cannot find\nmy manuel for my gas oven, so I will cross my fingers and follow the\ndirections. Thanks for your help\n\n#### Kathy Maister said:\n\nThanks Jon!\n\nSarah, broiling chicken can be a bit tricky. Here is a recipes that include\nsome broiling tips. Good Luck!\n\n#### Blessy said:\n\nHai Kathy,\n\nYour recipes and blogs are always helpful. This might be a simple question,\nbut I hope you help. In a self-cleaning oven, hw do we clean the oven and what\nsolution should we use for the cleaning process.\n\nPlease help,\n\nBlessy\n\n#### KGWagner said:\n\nBlessy –\n\nSelf-cleaning ovens don’t really clean themselves, per se. What they do is\nbasically turn off the thermostat and change into crematoriums. They get\nsuper-hot, and turn all the baked-on grime into dust. That’s why you have to\nlock them, and the lock won’t release until the temperature gets down to\nambient again.\n\nOnce that’s complete, all you need to finish up is a damp sponge and some\nclean rinse water to wipe the interior down.\n\nThe smell can be objectionable, so you don’t want to do it too often if you\ncan help it. One way to help it is to keep a cheap cooking sheet on the bottom\nrack to catch whatever overflow may occur from things you bake. The pan is\neither easier/faster to clean, or disposable, depending on your mood\n\n#### Kathy Maister said:\n\nThanks KGW for jumping in with a great description of how self cleaning ovens\nwork!\n\nThe only thing I would add is that if there is a lot of spillage on the bottom\nof your oven, the self cleaning “crematorium” can make your kitchen very smoky\nas it burns everything into dust. (Also some ovens being self-cleaned for the\nvery first time can cause a bit of smoke as well.) An open window and a fan\nhelp to keep the air moving. Wipe up any really obvious spills before you\nstart.\n\nAlso, pick a cold winter’s day to self-clean an oven as it can take 3-4 hours\nto complete the process.\n\nMost directions say to remove the racks as they will discolor during the\ncleaning process. (Mine did!)\n\nBe sure to plan on staying home during the entire cleaning process!\n\nGood Luck Blessy!\n\n#### Blessy said:\n\nThanx Kathy and KGWagner for the reply...Will have to take time to clean the\noven this week ....\n\n#### daisy said:\n\nYou know I was doing the whole thing wrong, but by reading this it helped me\nout alot thnx!!! Now I can broil my chicken the right way.\n\n#### Kathy Maister said:\n\nThat’s great Daisy! Remember every time you open the oven door, even for just\na peek, the temperature drops significantly and the cooking time gets thrown\noff!\n\n#### Bobby Godwin said:\n\nI am male and am doing lots of cooking as of late. I went to your site to see\nif I could find information on re-warming food in a conventional oven. I know\nthat that’s probably a simple thing to cooks like you, but I can’t seem to\nfind anything about what temp to use and how long. I do not have a warming\ndrawer. I do have a microwave, but, I thought for several dishes, or a large\ndish, like what was left of a low country boil, it would be better to warm it\nin a conventional oven. Bobby Godwin\n\n#### Kathy Maister said:\n\nReheating leftovers is pretty tricky. The texture is never quite the same as\nwhen it is freshly cooked.\n\nReheating most things in the microwave is actually your best bet.\n\nFor rice based recipes you can add a few drops of water so that the dish does\nnot dry out too much.\n\nI reheat pizza in a frying pan. It works brilliantly! The crust gets really\ncrispy again.\n\nFor conventional oven reheating, set the oven to 325-350 degrees and just\nabout anything should be reheated in about 10 minutes. Depending on what you\nare reheating, you may want to cover the dish with some tin foil. Good Luck\nand thanks for this great question!\n\nP.S. Just remember with leftovers...when in doubt...throw it out!\n\n#### KGWagner said:\n\nBobby –\n\nAs Kathy says, reheating leftovers is tricky. With larger quantities and with\nsome foods, the amount of time you’d have to reheat them is roughly equal to\nthe original cooking time, which is no fun.\n\nWhat I’ve found is that it’s easier to separate things into single servings\nand microwave them, being careful to separate faster/slower cooking foods.\nGenerally speaking, faster cooking foods would be things with more fat\ncontent, and slower cooking foods are more water & solids.\n\nSo, for instance, if you want to reheat a single serving of ham and potatoes,\nyou’d give the potatoes a minute or so, then add the ham and 30 seconds.\nThey’ll both come out about the same temperature.\n\n#### Kathy Maister said:\n\nThanks KGW – you are so right about re-heating in single serving size – great\ntip!\n\nBobby I would like to also add that it is essential to store leftovers\nproperly.\n\n#### Laks said:\n\nHi\n\nI have basic baking question. After pre-heating the oven, do I turn it off\nbefore I insert food inside the oven?\n\nthanks\n\n#### Kathy Maister said:\n\nHi Laks!\n\nThat is actually a very good question.\n\nThe quick answer is NO do not turn the oven off!\n\nPre-heating is just that; getting the oven hot before you put the food in it.\nIt is necessary for the oven to stay hot while you cook your food. Cooking\ntimes are based on a pre-heated oven. If you put food in a cold oven, it will\ntotally throw off the outcome of the recipe.\n\n#### Kenmore Parts said:\n\nVery interesting. I didn’t know about all these little secrets and I was\nwondering why my French fries didn’t have the same taste as those you eat at a\nrestaurant. Mmm, can’t wait to taste the first crispy fries made by me in my\nown oven.\n\n#### Cody said:\n\nMy oven has letters (ie Warm, low, MD, MD-Hi, Hi) versus number settings. My\nquestion is, what are the actual temperature settings that go with the letter?\n(Ex, possibly low= about 200 degrees??)\n\nThanks,\n\nCody\n\n#### startcooking.com said:\n\nHi Cody, To be absolutely certain what those setting are, you will need to buy\nan oven thermometer, place it in the oven and do some testing.\n\nOven thermometers range in price from about $4-$30. You can buy them at the\ngrocery store or a hardware store or on-line.\n\nI would guess that with your settings medium is 350F, but that is only a\nguess. Warm is usually about 200F.\n\nGood Luck! Kathy\n\n#### aparna said:\n\nHi! I am planning to buy a new oven . i heard that we can even make tea or\ncoffee in this. can you explain how and the usage of oven for different types\nof food.\n\nthank you\n\n#### Sandra said:\n\nHi,\n\nI’m having a dinner party and I would like to cook some things about 3 hours\nahead one is steaks. .. How do you think I should handle keeping them like\nthey were just cooked when the guest arrive. I don’t have a warmer draw.\nThanks!\n\nSG\n\n#### KGWagner said:\n\nSandra – Even with a warming drawer, you don’t want to hold steaks that long.\nThey’ll continue cooking, albeit slowly, and when you go to serve them they’ll\nbe seriously overdone. Your best bet might be to just brown them, then let\nthem sit until just before serving time. When that gets to be close, you\nfinish them. That’s chancy business, though. If you haven’t done that before a\nfew times, a dinner party is no time to start experimenting with new\ntechniques. Any kind of decent steak only takes minutes to cook. Perhaps\nsomething else could be made ahead?\n\n#### startcooking said:\n\nHi KGW – welcome back! Sandra, KGW offers great advice. I agree completely\nthat you may want to re-thing holding steaks in a warming drawer for 3 hours!\nHave a great party!\n\n#### Chelle said:\n\nHi Kathy,\n\nI just found your site searching how to use the “start time” feature on my\nKenmore oven. I was wondering how this works, because I was thinking how does\nit “preheat”? I would like to use it, but I don’t want to ruin my food. Have\nyou ever used this feature before?\n\n#### startcooking said:\n\nHi Chelle, Some ovens have internal clocks which you can set set for automatic\nstart and stop for oven cleaning.\n\nGenerally you would not need to use this for preheating an oven. Preheating an\noven usually takes about 15-20 minutes. Once the oven is preheated, in goes\nthe food.\n\nLook on the top or side of the oven door to see what your model number is.\nThen you can Google Kenmore oven manual and find the specific manual for\noperating your oven.\n\nI hope this helps! Cheers, Kathy\n\n#### Claudia Myles said:\n\nHello, we have a convention oven, I DON’T KNOW HOW TO USE IT, I want to bake\nchicken, meatloaf, fish, lasagne, chicken parmigan & etc., please tell me what\ntemperature I should set it at, I usually use a regular oven & bake everything\n@ 350% for whatever time I need.\n\nPlease help me, please tell me what temperature & how long it will take.\n\nThank you.\n\n#### KGWagner said:\n\nAre you sure you don’t mean a “convection” oven? If so, then what you need to\nknow is a little bit about how they work.\n\nConvection ovens are actually mis-named, because they don’t rely on convection\nat all. They use a fan force the air to circulate in the oven, which can speed\nup cooking. Regular ovens use convection, which relies on hot air rising and\ncooler air sinking to circulate the air in the oven. It doesn’t need any help\nfor that – it happens naturally. But, it’s a slow(er) process.\n\nTo make a long story short, you need a good oven thermometer. You’ll need to\nlearn to cook to an internal temperature, rather than by time. In other words,\nyou don’t put a roast or chicken in for 2.5 hours at 350 degrees, you put it\nin a 350 degree oven until it reaches a certain number of degrees internally.\nWhat those values are for internal temperatures vary by what it is you’re\ncooking, and how you like it done. You don’t keep track of time, you keep\ntrack of temperature.\n\nThe other thing you have to consider is that things will brown (and possibly\ndry out) much more quickly, so sometimes you do cook at a lower temperature.\n\nUnfortunately, there’s no easy conversion you can do. You have to sorta dare\nto wreck things until you get a feel for it. I suspect that’s the reason so\nmany people don’t use the feature.\n\nBut, for example, you know you don’t want a pork roast to get any hotter than\nabout 140-145 degrees internally. So, poke a thermometer in there, and watch\nit. When it hits that point, take it out and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.\nIt’ll climb to 150-155 degrees on its own outside the oven.\n\n#### Sharon said:\n\nWhen baking a cake, should the oven be preheated? Some recipes specifically\nsay “cold oven” but most simply state “bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees”. Should\nthe oven be preheated unless otherwise directed? Thanks.\n\n#### KGWagner said:\n\nUnless otherwise directed, ovens should always be pre-heated. It takes a bit\nof time, too. You can’t turn it on and expect it to be up to temp in 5\nminutes. Figure 15, easy.\n\nThat’s probably in the top 3 on the list of reasons things don’t turn out:\nimproper starting heat. With baked goods especially, it changes when different\nfats liquify, which changes rise times and texture, it changes when your\nleavening does its thing, and it alters the timing (sometimes dramatically).\nCookies in particular will punish you for improper heat and timing.\n\n#### gemma said:\n\nsometimes recipes do not indicate temperature settings for broling, i suppose\nbecause they are using outdoor grilling. but what if you wil use the\noven/broil settings? what temperature goes with it- for meat? poultry?\nveggies/\n\n#### KGWagner said:\n\nGemma –\n\nThere is no temperature setting when broiling. In an oven, it means two\nthings:\n\n * The flame is above the food, and\n * The flame is always on\n\nUsually, if the recipe says anything at all about the broiler, it’s how far\naway from the flame you cook the food. Most broilers will allow you to move\nthe pan up or down.\n\nThink of it as an “upside-down barbecue” [grin]\n\n#### Gemma said:\n\nso i will just turn the dial to broil/grill but will not touch the temp\nsetting dial?\n\n#### KGWagner said:\n\nYup! That’s all you have to do! [grin]\n\nWith many ovens, the broiler is sort of a drawer with a pan under the oven, so\nit uses the same burner to broil with that is used to heat the oven above. All\nsetting the dial to “Broil” does is disable the thermostat so the burner runs\ncontinuously.\n\nWith other ovens, the broiler is actually inside the oven at the top, so\nthere’s a separate control. Then, the drawer underneath the oven (if there is\none) is used as a warmer or for storage. This feature costs more to build, so\nyou usually only see it on more expensive gas stoves, although it’s quite\ncommon on electrics.\n\n#### startcooking said:\n\nThe only thing I would add is that gas ovens have a “flame” for broiling and\nelectric ovens usually have heated coils and not an actual “flame”.\n\n#### norma gobey said:\n\nsomeone asked me if during the preheat period does the broiler works to help\npreheat the oven and then turns off when the temperature is reached? or is it\njust the botton oven heating up the oven to the exact temperature?\n\n#### KGWagner said:\n\nNorma –\n\nNo, the broiler burner doesn’t lend a helping hand. I’ve sometimes wondered\nwhy it doesn’t, because I suspect a lot of people’s timing errors come from\nnot preheating the oven long enough. If they both ran, the thing would heat up\nquicker and more likely be up to temp before someone tried cooking something.\nBut, as it is, even modern ovens can take 5-10 minutes to get up to temp.\n\nIt’s possible that with electric ovens it would take too much power, or with\ngas ovens it would take too much gas to run both burners at the same time, as\nthey’re heavy loads.\n\n#### lauren said:\n\nCan a microwaveable dish also be used in a converntional oven?\n\nL\n\n#### KGWagner said:\n\nLauren –\n\n“Microwaveable” means two things. One, it doesn’t have any metal in it, and\ntwo, it can take high temperatures without melting/deforming. So, the answer\nto your question is generally ‘yes’. But, “high temperatures” in a microwave\nare different than they are in an oven because it’s the food that gets hot\nrather than the environment, so be aware that there are a lot of things that\nare “microwave safe” that should never go in an oven. 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Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 300°F. Cut the squash according to how you are going to use it. Scoop the seeds from the cavity and place in a colander. Pinch away all the large chunks of squash flesh and strings. Place the colander under cool running water and remove any additional squash flesh. Shake the colander to remove as much water as possible.", "Dry the seeds. Transfer the seeds to a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. The seeds might stick to the towel a bit.", "Oil and salt the seeds. Place the seeds on a baking sheet and drizzle with a small amount of oil, approximately 1 teaspoon for 3/4 cup of seeds. Season with a pinch or two of salt.", "Toss and bake the seeds. Toss the seeds until they are evenly coated with oil and salt. Spread them out so they are in a single layer, though some overlapping is fine. Roast until the seeds are just starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. If your oven has uneven spots, you may want to stir after 10 minutes.", "The real gift of pumpkin season is what’s hiding inside: the (all-too-often- discarded) seeds. When toasted in the oven with a little olive oil and some salt, the soft seeds from inside pumpkins turn into the crunchiest, savory snack of the season. They certainly make sticking your hand inside a squishy pumpkin worth the hassle, anyway. Here’s the simplest, easiest method for cleaning pumpkin seeds and roasting them in the oven.", "It’s not necessary to remove every last scrap of pumpkin flesh from the seeds. Pick the seeds out of the pumpkin with clean hands and move them to a bowl of water. Soak the seeds briefly, working the seeds back and forth to dislodge stringy bits of pumpkin.", "Some people hardly bother removing any of the strings and extras from the seeds, stating that it tastes great roasted and adds additional flavor to the seeds; others remove every last shred, which admittedly is a chore. I come in somewhere in the middle. I get most of the flesh and strings off, but I don’t get too obsessive about it. If I did, I doubt that I would roast seeds ever again because it can be quite nit-picky!", "Take the simple approach and just toss the cleaned seeds in a little oil and salt before roasting. There is also a wide variety of additional toppings you can add, both savory and sweet, to jazz things up. See recipe notes for some suggestions.", "Pumpkin seeds are good for you, too: They’re high in protein, zinc, copper, and iron. They’re a good source of Vitamin E and K. (Here’s a good page showing their complete nutritional breakdown.) Some people believe that soaking them overnight in salted water, or boiling them for 10 minutes in salted water, helps to make their nutrition more available and to make them crunchier when roasted. But either way, you’re guaranteed a tasty treat.", "Scoop and clean the seeds. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 300°F. Cut the squash according to how you are going to use it. Scoop the seeds from the cavity and place in a colander. Pinch away all the large chunks of squash flesh and strings. Place the colander under cool running water and remove any additional squash flesh. Shake the colander to remove as much water as possible.", "Dry the seeds. Transfer the seeds to a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. The seeds might stick to the towel a bit.", "Oil and salt the seeds. Place the seeds on a baking sheet and drizzle with a small amount of oil, approximately 1 teaspoon for 3/4 cup of seeds. Season with a pinch or two of salt.", "Toss and bake the seeds. Toss the seeds until they are evenly coated with oil and salt. Spread them out so they are in a single layer, though some overlapping is fine. Roast until the seeds are just starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. If your oven has uneven spots, you may want to stir after 10 minutes.", "Sweet Pumpkin Seeds: Omit or reduce the salt and roast the seeds on parchment- lined baking sheet. Let cool, then toss with brown sugar or a little maple syrup. Not too much, just enough to lightly coat the seeds. You can also add cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg or other 'sweet' spices. Toss well to coat evenly. Return the tray to the oven and continue to roast for another 10 to 15 minutes or so.", "Sweet-Hot Pumpkin Seeds: Toss the seeds with a little honey and Sriracha or chili flakes. A little cumin might be nice, or curry powder. Roast as with sweet seeds.", "Savory Pumpkin Seeds: Add herbs such as chopped rosemary, dried oregano and/or spices such as smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin to the seeds before roasting. Check carefully to be sure the herbs and spices aren't browning too quickly. If so, roast at a sightly lower heat." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Clean and Roast Pumpkin Seeds \| Kitchn\n\nCooking Lessons from The Kitchn\n\n# How To Clean and Roast Pumpkin Seeds\n\nby Meghan Splawn\n\n(Image credit: Joe Lingeman)\n\nScoop and clean the seeds. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat\nto 300°F. Cut the squash according to how you are going to use it. Scoop the\nseeds from the cavity and place in a colander. Pinch away all the large chunks\nof squash flesh and strings. Place the colander under cool running water and\nremove any additional squash flesh. Shake the colander to remove as much water\nas possible.\n\n1 of 5\n\nDry the seeds. Transfer the seeds to a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. The\nseeds might stick to the towel a bit.\n\n2 of 5\n\nOil and salt the seeds. Place the seeds on a baking sheet and drizzle with a\nsmall amount of oil, approximately 1 teaspoon for 3/4 cup of seeds. Season\nwith a pinch or two of salt.\n\n3 of 5\n\nToss and bake the seeds. Toss the seeds until they are evenly coated with oil\nand salt. Spread them out so they are in a single layer, though some\noverlapping is fine. Roast until the seeds are just starting to brown, 20 to\n25 minutes. If your oven has uneven spots, you may want to stir after 10\nminutes.\n\n4 of 5\n\nRemove and cool. Remove the seeds from the oven and let them cool on the\nbaking sheet before serving.\n\n5 of 5\n\nThe real gift of pumpkin season is what’s hiding inside: the (all-too-often-\ndiscarded) seeds. When toasted in the oven with a little olive oil and some\nsalt, the soft seeds from inside pumpkins turn into the crunchiest, savory\nsnack of the season. They certainly make sticking your hand inside a squishy\npumpkin worth the hassle, anyway. Here’s the simplest, easiest method for\ncleaning pumpkin seeds and roasting them in the oven.\n\n(Image credit: Joe Lingeman)\n\n### How to Clean Pumpkin Seeds\n\nIt’s not necessary to remove every last scrap of pumpkin flesh from the seeds.\nPick the seeds out of the pumpkin with clean hands and move them to a bowl of\nwater. Soak the seeds briefly, working the seeds back and forth to dislodge\nstringy bits of pumpkin.\n\n## Kitchn Daily\n\nEvery day we'll send you our choice selection of the best recipes, posts and\nkitchen tours.\n\nSome people hardly bother removing any of the strings and extras from the\nseeds, stating that it tastes great roasted and adds additional flavor to the\nseeds; others remove every last shred, which admittedly is a chore. I come in\nsomewhere in the middle. I get most of the flesh and strings off, but I don’t\nget too obsessive about it. If I did, I doubt that I would roast seeds ever\nagain because it can be quite nit-picky!\n\nYou’ve got to read the whisk tip in the comments: The Best Tool for Removing\nPumpkin and Squash Seeds\n\n(Image credit: Joe Lingeman)\n\n### How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds\n\nTake the simple approach and just toss the cleaned seeds in a little oil and\nsalt before roasting. There is also a wide variety of additional toppings you\ncan add, both savory and sweet, to jazz things up. See recipe notes for some\nsuggestions.\n\nPumpkin seeds are good for you, too: They’re high in protein, zinc, copper,\nand iron. They’re a good source of Vitamin E and K. (Here’s a good page\nshowing their complete nutritional breakdown.) Some people believe that\nsoaking them overnight in salted water, or boiling them for 10 minutes in\nsalted water, helps to make their nutrition more available and to make them\ncrunchier when roasted. But either way, you’re guaranteed a tasty treat.\n\n149 Ratings\n\n## How to Roast Pumpkin and Squash Seeds\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * Large winter squash, such as a pumpkin\n\n * Neutral oil, such as canola, rice bran, or coconut\n\n * Salt\n\n * Flavor options: see recipe notes\n\n#### Equipment\n\n * Colander\n\n * Baking sheet\n\n * Spoon or spatula\n\n * Clean kitchen towel\n\n### Instructions\n\n 1. Scoop and clean the seeds. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 300°F. Cut the squash according to how you are going to use it. Scoop the seeds from the cavity and place in a colander. Pinch away all the large chunks of squash flesh and strings. Place the colander under cool running water and remove any additional squash flesh. Shake the colander to remove as much water as possible.\n\n 2. Dry the seeds. Transfer the seeds to a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. The seeds might stick to the towel a bit.\n\n 3. Oil and salt the seeds. Place the seeds on a baking sheet and drizzle with a small amount of oil, approximately 1 teaspoon for 3/4 cup of seeds. Season with a pinch or two of salt.\n\n 4. Toss and bake the seeds. Toss the seeds until they are evenly coated with oil and salt. Spread them out so they are in a single layer, though some overlapping is fine. Roast until the seeds are just starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. If your oven has uneven spots, you may want to stir after 10 minutes.\n\n 5. Remove and cool. Remove the seeds from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet before serving.\n\n### Recipe Notes\n\nSweet Pumpkin Seeds: Omit or reduce the salt and roast the seeds on parchment-\nlined baking sheet. Let cool, then toss with brown sugar or a little maple\nsyrup. Not too much, just enough to lightly coat the seeds. You can also add\ncinnamon, allspice, nutmeg or other 'sweet' spices. Toss well to coat evenly.\nReturn the tray to the oven and continue to roast for another 10 to 15 minutes\nor so.\n\nSweet-Hot Pumpkin Seeds: Toss the seeds with a little honey and Sriracha or\nchili flakes. A little cumin might be nice, or curry powder. Roast as with\nsweet seeds.\n\nSavory Pumpkin Seeds: Add herbs such as chopped rosemary, dried oregano and/or\nspices such as smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin to the seeds before\nroasting. Check carefully to be sure the herbs and spices aren't browning too\nquickly. If so, roast at a sightly lower heat.\n\nStorage: Leftover seeds can be stored in an airtight container at room\ntemperature for up to 3 days.\n\n * vegan\n * vegetarian\n * pescatarian\n * dairy-free\n * gluten-free\n * wheat-free\n * egg-free\n * peanut-free\n * tree-nut-free\n * soy-free\n * fish-free\n * shellfish-free\n * pork-free\n * red-meat-free\n * alcohol-free\n\nPer serving, based on 0 servings. (% daily value)\n\n * Calories NaN\n * Fat\n * Saturated\n * Carbs\n * Fiber\n * Sugars\n * Protein\n * Sodium\n\nWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we\nmay earn a commission.\n\nPublished: Oct 18, 2013\n\n * People\n * appetizer\n * autumn\n * Dairy-Free\n\nLoading...\n\nLoading...\n\nFollow us\n\nGot a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see? Tell us about\nit!\n\nKitchn is © 1994-2019 Apartment Therapy, LLC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/54873/roasted-winter-squash-seeds/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20191013011102/https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/54873/roasted-winter-squash-seeds/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Roasted Winter Squash Seeds Recipe", "passages": [ "\"Pumpkins aren't the only squash that yield tasty seeds for roasting! Next time you prepare butternut or acorn squash save the seeds and have yourself a nutritious little snack.\"", "Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.", "After removing the seeds from the squash, rinse with water, and remove any strings and bits of squash. Pat dry, and place in a small bowl. Stir the olive oil and salt into the seeds until evenly coated. Spread out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.", "Bake for 15 minutes, or until seeds start to pop. Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet before serving.", "Per Serving: 216 calories; 19.2 g fat; 6.1 g carbohydrates; 8.5 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 297 mg sodium. Full nutrition", "I have tons of spaghetti squash and decided to use the seeds in this recipe. They turned out great! Has a taste & smell of popcorn. Being type 2 diabetic, it is a great snack food. Could ...", "I used lemon-infused oil and sea salt, and the flavor was fantastic. However, I don't really think this was long enough/hot enough to create crunchy seeds. They're a little too pulpy still for m...", "I have tons of spaghetti squash and decided to use the seeds in this recipe. They turned out great! Has a taste & smell of popcorn. Being type 2 diabetic, it is a great snack food. Could ...", "I love roasted squash seeds! I have never used oil to roast mine, though. I simply stir the seeds every five minutes to prevent sticking.", "I have never had pumpkin seeds before, but I had squash on hand when I saw this recipe and thought I would try it. They were very good. I couldn't stop eating them. Yum!", "Quick and easy. I just turned the oven temp down after roasting my squash, and popped the prepared seeds in. 15 minutes later, the snack is done!", "This would be 5 stars if it included these changes: 1) Don't rinse the seeds, they taste better with their own juices 2) Soak in a bit of salty water for awhile to plump up the seeds 3) Drain wa...", "Very addicting and a great idea, especially right now when squash is cheap. I use butternut squash seeds. I like to put the raw seeds in a covered bowl w/the olive oil and some seasoned (Lawry's...", "What a treat I could have given the men in the Navy and Marines when I was cooking for them. I have thrown out tons and tons of seeds back then. We didn't use pumpkins often but acorn and butter...", "i wondered if they're turn out like pumpkin seeds and yes they did only a little smaller. at 275 for 15 minutes turned out perfect. used cooking spray instead of olive oil." ] }, "parsed_md": "Roasted Winter Squash Seeds Recipe - Allrecipes.com\n\nSkip to main content New<> this month\n\n * Follow us on:\n\nGet the Allrecipes magazine\n\n * BROWSE\n * Ingredient Search\n\n * Create a profile\n\n * ### Meal Type\n\n * Appetizers & Snacks\n * Breakfast & Brunch\n * Desserts\n * Dinner\n * Drinks\n * ### Ingredient\n\n * Beef\n * Chicken\n * Pasta\n * Pork\n * Salmon\n * ### Diet & Health\n\n * Diabetic\n * Gluten Free\n * Healthy\n * Low Calorie\n * Low Fat\n * ### Seasonal\n\n * Halloween\n * Fall Recipes\n * Tailgating\n * Thanksgiving\n * More Holidays & Events\n * ### Dish Type\n\n * Breads\n * Cakes\n * Salads\n * Smoothies\n * Soups, Stews & Chili\n * ### Cooking Style\n\n * BBQ & Grilling\n * Quick & Easy\n * Slow Cooker\n * Vegan\n * Vegetarian\n * ### World Cuisine\n\n * Asian\n * Indian\n * Italian\n * Mexican\n * Southern\n * ### Special Collections\n\n * Allrecipes Magazine Recipes\n * Food Wishes with Chef John\n * Newest Recipes\n * Trusted Brands\n\nAll Categories\n\n * Feed\n * Profile\n * Favorites\n * Friends\n * Shopping List\n * Settings\n\n * Browse Recipes\n * * * Appetizers & Snacks\n * Breakfast & Brunch\n * Desserts\n * Dinner\n * Drinks\n * * Beef\n * Chicken\n * Pasta\n * Pork\n * Salmon\n * * Diabetic\n * Gluten Free\n * Healthy\n * Low Calorie\n * Low Fat\n * * Halloween\n * Fall Recipes\n * Tailgating\n * Thanksgiving\n * More Holidays & Events\n * * Breads\n * Cakes\n * Salads\n * Smoothies\n * Soups, Stews & Chili\n * * BBQ & Grilling\n * Quick & Easy\n * Slow Cooker\n * Vegan\n * Vegetarian\n * * Asian\n * Indian\n * Italian\n * Mexican\n * Southern\n * * Allrecipes Magazine Recipes\n * Food Wishes with Chef John\n * Newest Recipes\n * Trusted Brands\n\nSee all categories\n\n * Allrecipes Magazine\n * Dinner Spinner TV\n * Cooking School\n * Newsletters\n * Ask the Community\n * Help\n * Jobs Newsroom\n\n 1. Home\n\n 2. Recipes\n\n 3. Appetizers and Snacks\n\n * 16\n\n# Roasted Winter Squash Seeds\n\n303 made it \| 141 reviews \| 16 photos\n\n6\n\nRecipe by: Blancheskid\n\n\"Pumpkins aren't the only squash that yield tasty seeds for roasting! Next\ntime you prepare butternut or acorn squash save the seeds and have yourself a\nnutritious little snack.\"\n\nSave to favorites\n\nSaved\n\nSave\n\nI Made It Rate it Print Pin Share\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nAdded to shopping list. Go to shopping list.\n\n## Ingredients\n\n25 m\n\nservings 216 cals\n\nOriginal recipe yields 4 servings (1 cup)\n\n * Adjust\n * US\n * Metric\n\nNote: Recipe directions are for original size.\n\n## Directions\n\n{{model.addEditText}} Print\n\n * Prep\n\n10 m\n\n * Cook\n\n15 m\n\n * Ready In\n\n25 m\n\n 1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.\n 2. After removing the seeds from the squash, rinse with water, and remove any strings and bits of squash. Pat dry, and place in a small bowl. Stir the olive oil and salt into the seeds until evenly coated. Spread out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.\n 3. Bake for 15 minutes, or until seeds start to pop. Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet before serving.\n\nYou might also like\n\nSimple Roasted Butternut Squash\n\nA super-simple, savory side dish that’s ready in no time.\n\n## Get the magazine\n\n#### Get a full year for $5!\n\nCook 5-star weekday dinners every time.\n\n#### Footnotes\n\n * Partner Tip\n * Reynolds® parchment can be used for easier cleanup/removal from the pan.\n\n#### Nutrition Facts\n\nPer Serving: 216 calories; 19.2 g fat; 6.1 g carbohydrates; 8.5 g protein; 0\nmg cholesterol; 297 mg sodium. Full nutrition\n\n * #### I made it!\n\n## Share\n\n## Explore more\n\n### Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Salt\n\n### Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds\n\n### Mexican-Spiced Pumpkin Seeds\n\n### Roasted Winter Squash Seeds Buffalo H...\n\n### Nuts and Seeds Appetizers\n\n112 recipes\n\n### Winter Squash: How To Cook It\n\nBy: Tammy Weisberger\n\n## Get the magazine\n\n#### Get a full year for $5!\n\nCook 5-star weekday dinners every time.\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n## Reviews\n\nRead all reviews 141\n\nRate and review\n\n * #### My review\n\n * Edit review\n\n 1. #### 179 Ratings\n\nMost helpful positive review\n\n * #### S.Landas\n\n * 8\n * 2\n\n10/29/2005\n\nI have tons of spaghetti squash and decided to use the seeds in this recipe.\nThey turned out great! Has a taste & smell of popcorn. Being type 2 diabetic,\nit is a great snack food. Could ...\n\nRead more\n\nMost helpful critical review\n\n * #### Taylor\n\n * 3\n * 2\n\n4/23/2012\n\nI used lemon-infused oil and sea salt, and the flavor was fantastic. However,\nI don't really think this was long enough/hot enough to create crunchy seeds.\nThey're a little too pulpy still for m...\n\nRead more\n\nMost helpful\n\nMost positive\n\nLeast positive\n\nNewest\n\n * #### S.Landas\n\n * 8\n * 2\n\n10/29/2005\n\nI have tons of spaghetti squash and decided to use the seeds in this recipe.\nThey turned out great! Has a taste & smell of popcorn. Being type 2 diabetic,\nit is a great snack food. Could ...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### pieridae\n\n * 91\n * 9\n\n11/23/2007\n\nI love roasted squash seeds! I have never used oil to roast mine, though. I\nsimply stir the seeds every five minutes to prevent sticking.\n\nRead more\n\n * #### Tara\n\n * 0\n * 1\n\n10/14/2005\n\nI have never had pumpkin seeds before, but I had squash on hand when I saw\nthis recipe and thought I would try it. They were very good. I couldn't stop\neating them. Yum!\n\nRead more\n\n * #### BECKYJAM\n\n * 1\n * 1\n\n8/17/2007\n\nQuick and easy. I just turned the oven temp down after roasting my squash, and\npopped the prepared seeds in. 15 minutes later, the snack is done!\n\nRead more\n\n * #### Deana Zaccagnini Thomasson\n\n * 184\n * 16\n\n11/8/2009\n\nThis would be 5 stars if it included these changes: 1) Don't rinse the seeds,\nthey taste better with their own juices 2) Soak in a bit of salty water for\nawhile to plump up the seeds 3) Drain wa...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### Mandy Lynne\n\n * 1k\n * 33\n\n10/5/2007\n\nVery addicting and a great idea, especially right now when squash is cheap. I\nuse butternut squash seeds. I like to put the raw seeds in a covered bowl\nw/the olive oil and some seasoned (Lawry's...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### luvtocook\n\n * 0\n * 4\n\n10/11/2004\n\nI used PAM cooking spray instead of the olive oil and it came out just fine.\nReally good!\n\nRead more\n\n * #### William H. Wiersema\n\n * 135\n * 90\n\n12/9/2006\n\nWhat a treat I could have given the men in the Navy and Marines when I was\ncooking for them. I have thrown out tons and tons of seeds back then. We\ndidn't use pumpkins often but acorn and butter...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### Julie Jamison\n\n * 191\n * 12\n\n9/7/2007\n\ni wondered if they're turn out like pumpkin seeds and yes they did only a\nlittle smaller. at 275 for 15 minutes turned out perfect. used cooking spray\ninstead of olive oil.\n\nRead more\n\nMore Reviews\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n * About Us\n * Newsroom\n * Jobs at Allrecipes\n\n * Advertising\n * Advertise with Us\n * Meredith Women's Network\n\n * Support\n * Site Map\n * Contact Us\n * Customer Support\n\n * Global Community\n * © 2019 Allrecipes.com All Rights Reserved\n * Privacy Policy Your California Rights\n * EU Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Service\n * Data Policy\n * EU Data Subject Requests\n * AdChoices Top\n\n * More Allrecipes\n * Allrecipes Magazine – Subscribe\n * Allrecipes Apps\n * Food Wishes Videos\n * The Allrecipes Blog\n\n" } ]
1,686,604	How To Become a Human Resources Manager	If you're interested in becoming a human resources manager, start early and take classes in high school that are specific to your goals, such as business, marketing, economics, and psychology. You'll also want to seek out leadership positions, such as the president of student council or the captain of a sports team, to give you experience in managing people. Finally, earn your bachelor's degree in business or finance and consider a minor in psychology since you'll need to work well with various personality types.	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Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.", "The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.", "2020 Median Pay\| $121,220 per year $58.28 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education\| Bachelor's degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation\| 5 years or more On-the-job Training\| None Number of Jobs, 2019\| 165,200 Job Outlook, 2019-29\| 6% (Faster than average) Employment Change, 2019-29\| 10,400", "Human resources managers are employed in nearly every industry. They work in offices, and most work full time during regular business hours. Some travel to attend professional meetings or to recruit employees.", "Candidates typically need a combination of education and several years of related work experience to become a human resources manager. Although positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, some require a master’s degree.", "Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. As new companies form and organizations expand their operations, they will need human resources managers to administer and monitor their programs and to ensure that firms adhere to changing employment laws.", "Learn more about human resources managers by visiting additional resources, including ONET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.", "Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.", "Serve as a consultant to advise other managers on human resources issues, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment", "Organizations want to attract, motivate, and keep qualified employees and match them to jobs for which they are well-suited. Human resources managers accomplish this aim by directing the administrative functions of human resources departments. Their work involves overseeing employee relations, securing regulatory compliance, and administering employee-related services such as payroll, training, and benefits. They supervise the department’s specialists and support staff and make sure that tasks are completed accurately and on time.", "Human resources managers also consult with top executives regarding strategic planning and talent management. They identify ways to maximize the value of the organization’s employees and ensure that they are used efficiently. For example, they might assess worker productivity and recommend changes to help the organization meet budgetary goals.", "Some human resources managers oversee all aspects of an organization’s human resources department, including the compensation and benefits program and the training and development program. In many larger organizations, these programs are directed by specialized managers, such as compensation and benefits managers and training and development managers.", "Labor relations directors, also called employee relations managers, oversee employment policies in union and nonunion settings. They negotiate, draft, and administer labor contracts that cover issues such as wages, benefits, and union and management practices. They also handle labor complaints between employees and management, and they coordinate grievance procedures.", "Payroll managers supervise an organization’s payroll department. They ensure that all aspects of payroll are processed correctly and on time. They administer payroll procedures, prepare reports for the accounting department, and resolve payroll problems.", "Recruiting managers, sometimes called staffing managers, oversee the recruiting and hiring responsibilities of the human resources department. They often supervise a team of recruiters, and some take on recruiting duties for filling high-level positions. They must develop a recruiting strategy that helps them meet the staffing needs of their organization and compete effectively to attract the best employees.", "Professional, scientific, and technical services\| 14% ---\|--- Management of companies and enterprises\| 14 Manufacturing\| 11 Government\| 9 Healthcare and social assistance\| 8", "Human resources managers work in offices. Some managers, especially those working for organizations that have offices nationwide, travel to visit other branches, attend professional meetings, or recruit employees.", "Most human resources managers work full time during regular business hours. Some human resources managers work more than 40 hours per week.", "Candidates typically need a combination of education and several years of related work experience to become a human resources manager. Although most positions require a bachelor’s degree, some require a master’s degree.", "Human resources managers usually need a bachelor’s degree. Candidates may earn a bachelor’s degree in human resources or in another field, such as business management, education, or information technology. Courses in subjects such as conflict management or psychology may be helpful.", "To demonstrate abilities in organizing, directing, and leading others, human resources managers must have related work experience. Some managers start out as human resources specialists or labor relations specialists.", "Management positions typically require an understanding of human resources programs, such as compensation and benefits plans; human resources software; and federal, state, and local employment laws.", "Although certification is voluntary, it shows professional expertise and credibility, and it may enhance job opportunities. Employers may prefer to hire candidates with certification, and some positions may require it. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), HR Certification Institute (HRCI), WorldatWork, and International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans are among many professional associations that offer certification programs.", "Decision-making skills. Human resources managers must be able to balance the strengths and weaknesses of different options and decide the best course of action.", "Interpersonal skills. Human resources managers regularly interact with people, such as to collaborate on teams, and must develop working relationships with their colleagues.", "Leadership skills. Human resources managers must coordinate work activities and ensure that staff complete the duties and responsibilities of their department.", "The median annual wage for human resources managers was $121,220 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $71,180, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $208,000.", "In May 2020, the median annual wages for human resources managers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:", "Professional, scientific, and technical services\| $138,030 ---\|--- Management of companies and enterprises\| 133,860 Manufacturing\| 119,880 Government\| 105,830 Healthcare and social assistance\| 101,990", "Most human resources managers work full time during regular business hours. Some human resources managers work more than 40 hours per week.", "Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.", "Employment growth depends largely on the performance and growth of individual companies. As new companies form and organizations expand their operations, they will need more human resources managers to administer and monitor their programs.", "Human resources managers also will be needed to ensure that firms adhere to changing and complex employment laws regarding topics such as equal employment opportunity, healthcare, and retirement plans.", "Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. Candidates with certification or a master’s degree—particularly those with a concentration in human resources management—should have the best job prospects.", "The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area.", "Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.com. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved.", "CareerOneStop includes hundreds of occupational profiles with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a salary info tool to search for wages by zip code.", "Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists oversee wage and nonwage programs that an organization provides to its employees in return for their work. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as classification and salary.", "The What They Do tab describes the typical duties and responsibilities of workers in the occupation, including what tools and equipment they use and how closely they are supervised. This tab also covers different types of occupational specialties.", "The Work Environment tab includes the number of jobs held in the occupation and describes the workplace, the level of physical activity expected, and typical hours worked. It may also discuss the major industries that employed the occupation. This tab may also describe opportunities for part-time work, the amount and type of travel required, any safety equipment that is used, and the risk of injury that workers may face.", "The How to Become One tab describes how to prepare for a job in the occupation. This tab can include information on education, training, work experience, licensing and certification, and important qualities that are required or helpful for entering or working in the occupation.", "The Pay tab describes typical earnings and how workers in the occupation are compensated—annual salaries, hourly wages, commissions, tips, or bonuses. Within every occupation, earnings vary by experience, responsibility, performance, tenure, and geographic area. For most profiles, this tab has a table with wages in the major industries employing the occupation. It does not include pay for self-employed workers, agriculture workers, or workers in private households because these data are not collected by the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, the source of BLS wage data in the OOH.", "The State and Area Data tab provides links to state and area occupational data from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, state projections data from Projections Central, and occupational information from the Department of Labor's CareerOneStop.", "The Job Outlook tab describes the factors that affect employment growth or decline in the occupation, and in some instances, describes the relationship between the number of job seekers and the number of job openings.", "The Similar Occupations tab describes occupations that share similar duties, skills, interests, education, or training with the occupation covered in the profile.", "The More Information tab provides the Internet addresses of associations, government agencies, unions, and other organizations that can provide additional information on the occupation. This tab also includes links to relevant occupational information from the Occupational Information Network (ONET).", "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey. In May 2020, the median annual wage for all workers was $41,950.", "Work experience that is commonly considered necessary by employers, or is a commonly accepted substitute for more formal types of training or education.", "The projected percent change in employment from 2019 to 2029. The average growth rate for all occupations is 4 percent.", "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey. In May 2020, the median annual wage for all workers was $41,950." ] }, "parsed_md": "Human Resources Managers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of\nLabor Statistics\n\nSkip to Content\n\nAn official website of the United States government\n\nUnited States Department of Labor\n\nThe .gov means it's official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or\n.mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal\ngovernment site.\n\nThe site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the\nofficial website and that any information you provide is encrypted and\ntransmitted securely.\n\nU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics\n\nFollow Us \| Release Calendar \| Blog\n\n * OOH HOME \|\n * OCCUPATION FINDER \|\n * OOH FAQ \|\n * OOH GLOSSARY \|\n * A-Z INDEX \|\n * OOH SITE MAP\n\nOccupational Outlook Handbook > Management >\n\n# Human Resources Managers\n\nPRINTER-FRIENDLY\n\n * Summary\n * What They Do\n * Work Environment\n * How to Become One\n * Pay\n * Job Outlook\n * State & Area Data\n * Similar Occupations\n * More Info\n\n## Summary\n\nPlease enable javascript to play this video.\n\nVideo transcript available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6NTfg_3Wh0.\n\nQuick Facts: Human Resources Managers \n--- \n2020 Median Pay\| $121,220 per year $58.28 per hour \nTypical Entry-Level Education\| Bachelor's degree \nWork Experience in a Related Occupation\| 5 years or more \nOn-the-job Training\| None \nNumber of Jobs, 2019\| 165,200 \nJob Outlook, 2019-29\| 6% (Faster than average) \nEmployment Change, 2019-29\| 10,400 \n \n### What Human Resources Managers Do\n\nHuman resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative\nfunctions of an organization.\n\n### Work Environment\n\nHuman resources managers are employed in nearly every industry. They work in\noffices, and most work full time during regular business hours. Some travel to\nattend professional meetings or to recruit employees.\n\n### How to Become a Human Resources Manager\n\nCandidates typically need a combination of education and several years of\nrelated work experience to become a human resources manager. Although\npositions typically require a bachelor’s degree, some require a master’s\ndegree.\n\n### Pay\n\nThe median annual wage for human resources managers was $121,220 in May 2020.\n\n### Job Outlook\n\nEmployment of human resources managers is projected to grow 6 percent from\n2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. As new companies\nform and organizations expand their operations, they will need human resources\nmanagers to administer and monitor their programs and to ensure that firms\nadhere to changing employment laws.\n\n### State & Area Data\n\nExplore resources for employment and wages by state and area for human\nresources managers.\n\n### Similar Occupations\n\nCompare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of human resources\nmanagers with similar occupations.\n\n### More Information, Including Links to ONET\n\nLearn more about human resources managers by visiting additional resources,\nincluding ONET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.\n\n## What Human Resources Managers Do About this section\n\nHuman resources managers often coordinate the work of a team of specialists.\n\nHuman resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative\nfunctions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and\nhiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and\nserve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.\n\n### Duties\n\nHuman resources managers typically do the following:\n\n * Plan and coordinate an organization’s workforce to best use employees’ talents\n * Link an organization’s management with its employees\n * Plan and oversee employee benefit programs\n * Serve as a consultant to advise other managers on human resources issues, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment\n * Coordinate and supervise the work of specialists and support staff\n * Oversee an organization’s recruitment, interview, selection, and hiring processes\n * Handle staffing issues, such as mediating disputes and directing disciplinary procedures\n\nOrganizations want to attract, motivate, and keep qualified employees and\nmatch them to jobs for which they are well-suited. Human resources managers\naccomplish this aim by directing the administrative functions of human\nresources departments. Their work involves overseeing employee relations,\nsecuring regulatory compliance, and administering employee-related services\nsuch as payroll, training, and benefits. They supervise the department’s\nspecialists and support staff and make sure that tasks are completed\naccurately and on time.\n\nHuman resources managers also consult with top executives regarding strategic\nplanning and talent management. They identify ways to maximize the value of\nthe organization’s employees and ensure that they are used efficiently. For\nexample, they might assess worker productivity and recommend changes to help\nthe organization meet budgetary goals.\n\nSome human resources managers oversee all aspects of an organization’s human\nresources department, including the compensation and benefits program and the\ntraining and development program. In many larger organizations, these programs\nare directed by specialized managers, such as compensation and benefits\nmanagers and training and development managers.\n\nThe following are examples of types of human resources managers:\n\nLabor relations directors, also called employee relations managers, oversee\nemployment policies in union and nonunion settings. They negotiate, draft, and\nadminister labor contracts that cover issues such as wages, benefits, and\nunion and management practices. They also handle labor complaints between\nemployees and management, and they coordinate grievance procedures.\n\nPayroll managers supervise an organization’s payroll department. They ensure\nthat all aspects of payroll are processed correctly and on time. They\nadminister payroll procedures, prepare reports for the accounting department,\nand resolve payroll problems.\n\nRecruiting managers, sometimes called staffing managers, oversee the\nrecruiting and hiring responsibilities of the human resources department. They\noften supervise a team of recruiters, and some take on recruiting duties for\nfilling high-level positions. They must develop a recruiting strategy that\nhelps them meet the staffing needs of their organization and compete\neffectively to attract the best employees.\n\n## Work Environment About this section\n\nHuman resources managers held about 165,200 jobs in 2019. The largest\nemployers of human resources managers were as follows:\n\nProfessional, scientific, and technical services\| 14% \n---\|--- \nManagement of companies and enterprises\| 14 \nManufacturing\| 11 \nGovernment\| 9 \nHealthcare and social assistance\| 8 \n \nHuman resources managers work in offices. Some managers, especially those\nworking for organizations that have offices nationwide, travel to visit other\nbranches, attend professional meetings, or recruit employees.\n\n### Work Schedules\n\nMost human resources managers work full time during regular business hours.\nSome human resources managers work more than 40 hours per week.\n\n## How to Become a Human Resources Manager About this section\n\nHuman resources managers typically need a combination of a bachelor's degree\nand work experience.\n\nCandidates typically need a combination of education and several years of\nrelated work experience to become a human resources manager. Although most\npositions require a bachelor’s degree, some require a master’s degree.\n\n### Education\n\nHuman resources managers usually need a bachelor’s degree. Candidates may earn\na bachelor’s degree in human resources or in another field, such as business\nmanagement, education, or information technology. Courses in subjects such as\nconflict management or psychology may be helpful.\n\nSome jobs may require a master’s degree in human resources, labor relations,\nor business administration (MBA).\n\n### Work Experience in a Related Occupation\n\nTo demonstrate abilities in organizing, directing, and leading others, human\nresources managers must have related work experience. Some managers start out\nas human resources specialists or labor relations specialists.\n\nManagement positions typically require an understanding of human resources\nprograms, such as compensation and benefits plans; human resources software;\nand federal, state, and local employment laws.\n\n### Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations\n\nAlthough certification is voluntary, it shows professional expertise and\ncredibility, and it may enhance job opportunities. Employers may prefer to\nhire candidates with certification, and some positions may require it. The\nSociety for Human Resource Management (SHRM), HR Certification Institute\n(HRCI), WorldatWork, and International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans\nare among many professional associations that offer certification programs.\n\n### Important Qualities\n\nCommunication skills. Human resources managers need strong speaking, writing,\nand listening skills to give presentations and direct their staff.\n\nDecision-making skills. Human resources managers must be able to balance the\nstrengths and weaknesses of different options and decide the best course of\naction.\n\nInterpersonal skills. Human resources managers regularly interact with people,\nsuch as to collaborate on teams, and must develop working relationships with\ntheir colleagues.\n\nLeadership skills. Human resources managers must coordinate work activities\nand ensure that staff complete the duties and responsibilities of their\ndepartment.\n\nOrganizational skills. Human resources managers must be able to prioritize\ntasks and manage several projects at once.\n\n## Pay About this section\n\n### Human Resources Managers\n\nMedian annual wages, May 2020\n\nOperations specialties managers\n\n \n\n$125,040\n\nHuman resources managers\n\n \n\n$121,220\n\nTotal, all occupations\n\n \n\n$41,950\n\nNote: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source:\nU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics\n\nThe median annual wage for human resources managers was $121,220 in May 2020.\nThe median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned\nmore than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less\nthan $71,180, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $208,000.\n\nIn May 2020, the median annual wages for human resources managers in the top\nindustries in which they worked were as follows:\n\nProfessional, scientific, and technical services\| $138,030 \n---\|--- \nManagement of companies and enterprises\| 133,860 \nManufacturing\| 119,880 \nGovernment\| 105,830 \nHealthcare and social assistance\| 101,990 \n \nMost human resources managers work full time during regular business hours.\nSome human resources managers work more than 40 hours per week.\n\n## Job Outlook About this section\n\n### Human Resources Managers\n\nPercent change in employment, projected 2019-29\n\nOperations specialties managers\n\n \n\n9%\n\nHuman resources managers\n\n \n\n6%\n\nTotal, all occupations\n\n \n\n4%\n\nNote: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source:\nU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program\n\nEmployment of human resources managers is projected to grow 6 percent from\n2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.\n\nEmployment growth depends largely on the performance and growth of individual\ncompanies. As new companies form and organizations expand their operations,\nthey will need more human resources managers to administer and monitor their\nprograms.\n\nHuman resources managers also will be needed to ensure that firms adhere to\nchanging and complex employment laws regarding topics such as equal employment\nopportunity, healthcare, and retirement plans.\n\n### Job Prospects\n\nAbout 13,300 openings for human resources managers are projected each year, on\naverage, over the decade.\n\nMany of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers\nwho transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to\nretire. Candidates with certification or a master’s degree—particularly those\nwith a concentration in human resources management—should have the best job\nprospects.\n\nEmployment projections data for human resources managers, 2019-29Occupational\nTitle\| SOC Code\| Employment, 2019\| Projected Employment, 2029\| Change,\n2019-29\| Employment by Industry \n---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \nPercent\| Numeric \n \nSOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program \n \nHuman resources managers\n\n\| 11-3121\| 165,200\| 175,600\| 6\| 10,400\| Get data \n \n## State & Area Data About this section\n\n### Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)\n\nThe Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces\nemployment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These\nestimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and\nfor metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OEWS data\nmaps for employment and wages by state and area.\n\n * Human resources managers\n\n### Projections Central\n\nOccupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor\nMarket Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices.\nAll state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.com.\nInformation on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation\nto be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition,\nstates may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s\nwebsites where these data may be retrieved.\n\n### CareerOneStop\n\nCareerOneStop includes hundreds of occupational profiles with data available\nby state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare\noccupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro\narea. There is also a salary info tool to search for wages by zip code.\n\n## Similar Occupations About this section\n\nThis table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to\nthose of human resources managers.\n\nOccupation\| Job Duties\| ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION\| 2020 MEDIAN PAY \n---\|---\|---\|--- \nAdministrative Services and Facilities Managers\|\n\nAdministrative services and facilities managers plan, direct, and coordinate\nactivities that help an organization run efficiently.\n\n\| Bachelor's degree\| $98,890 \nCompensation and Benefits Managers\|\n\nCompensation and benefits managers plan, develop, and oversee programs to pay\nemployees.\n\n\| Bachelor's degree\| $125,130 \nCompensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists\|\n\nCompensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists oversee wage and nonwage\nprograms that an organization provides to its employees in return for their\nwork. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as\nclassification and salary.\n\n\| Bachelor's degree\| $67,190 \nHuman Resources Specialists\|\n\nHuman resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers.\nThey also handle employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training.\n\n\| Bachelor's degree\| $63,490 \nLabor Relations Specialists\|\n\nLabor relations specialists interpret and administer labor contracts.\n\n\| Bachelor's degree\| $73,240 \nTop Executives\|\n\nTop executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization\nmeets its goals.\n\n\| Bachelor's degree\| $107,680 \nTraining and Development Managers\|\n\nTraining and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and\nknowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.\n\n\| Bachelor's degree\| $115,640 \nTraining and Development Specialists\|\n\nTraining and development specialists plan and administer programs that improve\nthe skills and knowledge of their employees.\n\n\| Bachelor's degree\| $62,700 \n \n## Contacts for More Information About this section\n\nFor more information about human resources managers, including certification,\nvisit\n\nSociety for Human Resource Management\n\nHR Certification Institute\n\nInternational Public Management Association for Human Resources\n\nFor information about careers and certification in employee compensation and\nbenefits, visit\n\nInternational Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans\n\nWorldatWork\n\nFor information about careers in employee training and development and\ncertification, visit\n\nAssociation for Talent Development\n\nInternational Society for Performance Improvement\n\n### ONET\n\nHuman Resources Managers\n\nSuggested citation:\n\nBureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook\nHandbook, Human Resources Managers, at\nhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm (visited\nAugust 23, 2021).\n\nLast Modified Date: Friday, April 9, 2021\n\n## What They Do\n\nThe What They Do tab describes the typical duties and responsibilities of\nworkers in the occupation, including what tools and equipment they use and how\nclosely they are supervised. This tab also covers different types of\noccupational specialties.\n\n## Work Environment\n\nThe Work Environment tab includes the number of jobs held in the occupation\nand describes the workplace, the level of physical activity expected, and\ntypical hours worked. It may also discuss the major industries that employed\nthe occupation. This tab may also describe opportunities for part-time work,\nthe amount and type of travel required, any safety equipment that is used, and\nthe risk of injury that workers may face.\n\n## How to Become One\n\nThe How to Become One tab describes how to prepare for a job in the\noccupation. This tab can include information on education, training, work\nexperience, licensing and certification, and important qualities that are\nrequired or helpful for entering or working in the occupation.\n\n## Pay\n\nThe Pay tab describes typical earnings and how workers in the occupation are\ncompensated—annual salaries, hourly wages, commissions, tips, or bonuses.\nWithin every occupation, earnings vary by experience, responsibility,\nperformance, tenure, and geographic area. For most profiles, this tab has a\ntable with wages in the major industries employing the occupation. It does not\ninclude pay for self-employed workers, agriculture workers, or workers in\nprivate households because these data are not collected by the Occupational\nEmployment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, the source of BLS wage data in\nthe OOH.\n\n## State & Area Data\n\nThe State and Area Data tab provides links to state and area occupational data\nfrom the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, state\nprojections data from Projections Central, and occupational information from\nthe Department of Labor's CareerOneStop.\n\n## Job Outlook\n\nThe Job Outlook tab describes the factors that affect employment growth or\ndecline in the occupation, and in some instances, describes the relationship\nbetween the number of job seekers and the number of job openings.\n\n## Similar Occupations\n\nThe Similar Occupations tab describes occupations that share similar duties,\nskills, interests, education, or training with the occupation covered in the\nprofile.\n\n## Contacts for More Information\n\nThe More Information tab provides the Internet addresses of associations,\ngovernment agencies, unions, and other organizations that can provide\nadditional information on the occupation. This tab also includes links to\nrelevant occupational information from the Occupational Information Network\n(ONET).\n\n## 2020 Median Pay\n\nThe wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that\namount and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational\nEmployment and Wage Statistics survey. In May 2020, the median annual wage for\nall workers was $41,950.\n\n## On-the-job Training\n\nAdditional training needed (postemployment) to attain competency in the skills\nneeded in this occupation.\n\n## Entry-level Education\n\nTypical level of education that most workers need to enter this occupation.\n\n## Work experience in a related occupation\n\nWork experience that is commonly considered necessary by employers, or is a\ncommonly accepted substitute for more formal types of training or education.\n\n## Number of Jobs, 2019\n\nThe employment, or size, of this occupation in 2019, which is the base year of\nthe 2019-29 employment projections.\n\n## Job Outlook, 2019-29\n\nThe projected percent change in employment from 2019 to 2029. The average\ngrowth rate for all occupations is 4 percent.\n\n## Employment Change, 2019-29\n\nThe projected numeric change in employment from 2019 to 2029.\n\n## Entry-level Education\n\nTypical level of education that most workers need to enter this occupation.\n\n## On-the-job Training\n\nAdditional training needed (postemployment) to attain competency in the skills\nneeded in this occupation.\n\n## Employment Change, projected 2019-29\n\nThe projected numeric change in employment from 2019 to 2029.\n\n## Growth Rate (Projected)\n\nThe percent change of employment for each occupation from 2019 to 2029.\n\n## Projected Number of New Jobs\n\nThe projected numeric change in employment from 2019 to 2029.\n\n## Projected Growth Rate\n\nThe projected percent change in employment from 2019 to 2029.\n\n## 2020 Median Pay\n\nThe wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that\namount and half earned less. 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Why, you ask? Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. So study these 10 strategies to improve your interview skills.", "It's about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making eye contact and connecting with a firm handshake. That first nonverbal impression can be a great beginning -- or quick ending -- to your interview.", "Today's casual dress codes do not give you permission to dress as \"they\" do when you interview. It is important to know what to wear to an interview and to be well-groomed. Whether you wear a suit or something less formal depends on the company culture and the position you are seeking. If possible, call to find out about the company dress code before the interview.", "From the very beginning of the interview, your interviewer is giving you information, either directly or indirectly. If you are not hearing it, you are missing a major opportunity. Good communication skills include listening and letting the person know you heard what was said. Observe your interviewer, and match that style and pace.", "Telling the interviewer more than he needs to know could be a fatal mistake. When you have not prepared ahead of time, you may ramble when answering interview questions, sometimes talking yourself right out of the job. Prepare for the interview by reading through the job posting, matching your skills with the position's requirements and relating only that information.", "The interview is a professional meeting to talk business. This is not about making a new friend. Your level of familiarity should mimic the interviewer's demeanor. It is important to bring energy and enthusiasm to the interview and to ask questions, but do not overstep your place as a candidate looking for a job.", "It's a given that you should use professional language during the interview. Be aware of any inappropriate slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics or sexual orientation -- these topics could send you out the door very quickly.", "Attitude plays a key role in your interview success. There is a fine balance between confidence, professionalism and modesty. Even if you're putting on a performance to demonstrate your ability, overconfidence is as bad, if not worse, as being too reserved.", "When interviewers ask for an example of a time when you did something, they are asking behavioral interview questions, which are designed to elicit a sample of your past behavior. If you fail to relate a specific example, you not only don't answer the question, but you also miss an opportunity to prove your ability and talk about your skills.", "When asked if they have any questions, most candidates answer, \"No.\" Wrong answer. Part of knowing how to interview is being ready to ask questions that demonstrate an interest in what goes on in the company. Asking questions also gives you the opportunity to find out if this is the right place for you. The best questions come from listening to what you're asked during the interview and asking for additional information.", "When you interview with the \"please, please hire me\" approach, you appear desperate and less confident. Reflect the three Cs during the interview: cool, calm and confidence. You know you can do the job; make sure the interviewer believes you can, too." ] }, "parsed_md": "Interview Tips: 10 Tips to Improve Interview Performance \| Monster.com\n\nSkip to main content\n\n * Post a Resume\n * Create a Cover Letter\n * Resume Writing Services\n\n * Advanced Search\n * Browse Jobs\n * Saved Search\n * Saved Jobs\n * Apply History\n\n * Browse Career Advice\n * Communities\n * Career Services\n * Career Management Tools\n * Company Profiles\n\n 1. Advice\n 2. Ace the Interview\n 3. Interview Preparation\n 4. 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It is important to know what to wear to an interview and\nto be well-groomed. Whether you wear a suit or something less formal depends\non the company culture and the position you are seeking. If possible, call to\nfind out about the company dress code before the interview.\n\n## Listen\n\nFrom the very beginning of the interview, your interviewer is giving you\ninformation, either directly or indirectly. If you are not hearing it, you are\nmissing a major opportunity. Good communication skills include listening and\nletting the person know you heard what was said. Observe your interviewer, and\nmatch that style and pace.\n\n## Don't talk too much\n\nTelling the interviewer more than he needs to know could be a fatal mistake.\nWhen you have not prepared ahead of time, you may ramble when answering\ninterview questions, sometimes talking yourself right out of the job. Prepare\nfor the interview by reading through the job posting, matching your skills\nwith the position's requirements and relating only that information.\n\n## Don't be too familiar\n\nThe interview is a professional meeting to talk business. This is not about\nmaking a new friend. Your level of familiarity should mimic the interviewer's\ndemeanor. It is important to bring energy and enthusiasm to the interview and\nto ask questions, but do not overstep your place as a candidate looking for a\njob.\n\n## Use appropriate language\n\nIt's a given that you should use professional language during the interview.\nBe aware of any inappropriate slang words or references to age, race,\nreligion, politics or sexual orientation -- these topics could send you out\nthe door very quickly.\n\n## Don't be cocky\n\nAttitude plays a key role in your interview success. There is a fine balance\nbetween confidence, professionalism and modesty. Even if you're putting on a\nperformance to demonstrate your ability, overconfidence is as bad, if not\nworse, as being too reserved.\n\n## Take care to answer the questions\n\nWhen interviewers ask for an example of a time when you did something, they\nare asking behavioral interview questions, which are designed to elicit a\nsample of your past behavior. If you fail to relate a specific example, you\nnot only don't answer the question, but you also miss an opportunity to prove\nyour ability and talk about your skills.\n\n## Ask questions\n\nWhen asked if they have any questions, most candidates answer, \"No.\" Wrong\nanswer. Part of knowing how to interview is being ready to ask questions that\ndemonstrate an interest in what goes on in the company. Asking questions also\ngives you the opportunity to find out if this is the right place for you. 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When printing this page, you must include the entire legal notice at bottom.", "This résumé workshop provides detailed explanations, as well step-by-step processes, for creating an effective résumé. The Purdue OWL also maintains résumé quick tips resources and a résumé PowerPoint slide presentation. Please visit those resources for shorter discussions of the resume.", "A résumé (also spelled resume) is a brief document that summarizes your education, employment history, and experiences that are relevant to your qualifications for a particular job for which you are applying. The purpose of a résumé (along with your cover letter) is to get an interview. Research has shown that it takes an average of ten (10) interviews to receive one (1) job offer, so your résumé needs to be persuasive and perfect. Given this, your résumé must be user-centered and persuasive.", "This section of your résumé is definitely the easiest to write, but you do have a few options for design and content.", "Unlike other sections of your résumé, this section does not have a special heading like \"Contact Information.\" Instead it simply lists the information below at the top of the page:", "Of course, as with the rest of your résumé, you'll want to double-check that all the information you include is current and accurate. Mistyping your phone number could easily cost you an interview! Also, if you list an e-mail address, be sure to check your e-mail regularly or you may miss an important message.", "If you live on campus, you should provide your campus address. But you may also want to provide your home address.", "Employers will probably look first and last at your contact information section, so it's well worth your time to make this section easy-to-read and appealing to the eye. Whatever design choices you make, try to coordinate them with the rest of your résumé. Here are some specific design options:", "Use page design strategies to present information in a usable format. For example, to help readers find desired information, you might place your name in a larger font size, center it, boldface it, or anything to make it stand out. If you have a permanent and local address, you might want to play with columns.", "You may want to add a graphic element such as a horizontal line to help section off your contact information. Make sure the visual does not distract from your textual information.", "Coordinate with your cover letter. One way to make your application documents a professional package is to match your cover letter and your résumé. You might do this by creating stationery or a letterhead for both documents. 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Given this, your\nrésumé must be user-centered and persuasive.\n\nThe general purpose résumé usually contains four sections:\n\n * Contact\n * Education\n * Experience\n * Honors, activities, and outreach\n\n#### Writing the contact section of your résumé\n\nThis section of your résumé is definitely the easiest to write, but you do\nhave a few options for design and content.\n\nWhat is a contact information section?\n\nUnlike other sections of your résumé, this section does not have a special\nheading like \"Contact Information.\" Instead it simply lists the information\nbelow at the top of the page:\n\n * Your full name\n * Your e-mail address\n * Your permanent address\n * Your local or campus address (if applicable)\n * Your phone number(s)\n * Your web address/URL\n * Your fax number, etc.\n\nOf course, as with the rest of your résumé, you'll want to double-check that\nall the information you include is current and accurate. Mistyping your phone\nnumber could easily cost you an interview! Also, if you list an e-mail\naddress, be sure to check your e-mail regularly or you may miss an important\nmessage.\n\nIf you live on campus, you should provide your campus address. But you may\nalso want to provide your home address.\n\n#### Designing your contact information section\n\nEmployers will probably look first and last at your contact information\nsection, so it's well worth your time to make this section easy-to-read and\nappealing to the eye. Whatever design choices you make, try to coordinate them\nwith the rest of your résumé. Here are some specific design options:\n\n 1. Use page design strategies to present information in a usable format. For example, to help readers find desired information, you might place your name in a larger font size, center it, boldface it, or anything to make it stand out. If you have a permanent and local address, you might want to play with columns.\n 2. You may want to add a graphic element such as a horizontal line to help section off your contact information. Make sure the visual does not distract from your textual information.\n 3. Coordinate with your cover letter. One way to make your application documents a professional package is to match your cover letter and your résumé. You might do this by creating stationery or a letterhead for both documents. For instance, if you use two columns for your addresses and a double line on your résumé header, you might adapt it for the top of your cover letter as well. Make sure to use the same fonts (size also) for both documents.\n\nQuestions to ask\n\nAbout you\n\n * What are the different ways you may be contacted? 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2,730,117	How To Hang a Rug on a Wall	The easiest way to hang a rug on a wall is to purchase 4 tack strips, which are thin boards with sharp tacks sticking from them. Then, cut the tack strips to the length of each side of the rug, and coat them in a clear finish or with paint to prevent damage to the rug from the wood acid. Once the finish or paint has dried, attach the strips to the wall by hammering in the nails along the strip. Afterwards, hammer in 2 upholstery nails into each corner of the rug, and use a third nail to secure the midpoint between each corner.	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This rug is hand woven from camel hair and has 9 stitches per centimeter, gah it’s so pretty (and Scarlet approved of the colors). Being that I cherish this rug like it’s my second child, I couldn’t let anyone do something so crazy as walk on it, could I?", "No, I just could not allow that. Scarlet has a yellow-and-pink room, and being that she talks about Jordan every single day of our lives, it just made sense to hang it on her wall. But how does one hang a rug? You could purchase a fancy rug-hanging kit, or you just DIY it with this simple solution I came up with. Learn my easy method for how to hang a rug...", "First you’ll want to get a cafe rod or sash rod curtain hanging system. You could also use a dowel, but the included hanging hardware in a kit like this makes hanging the rug much easier, and these kits only run a few dollars at your local linen store.", "Gather fabric scraps about two times the width of your rod. Use a heavier weight fabric or canvas to ensure your rug hanging apparatus lasts.", "Finish the short edges with a serger or a hem, then fold each scrap in half and sew together to create a pocket for the rod to slide through. Don’t worry about sizing it perfectly, we will do that in a second.", "Slide your rod through a pocket and mark a sewing line, this will be your guide to sewing the pockets onto the rug so they are nice and snug to the rod:", "Mark where each rod pocket will go on your rug with a pin or air erasable marker, then hand sew the pockets to the rug (or have your husband do it) along the lines you marked. Sew only through the back of the rug, making sure your stitches don’t show on the front of the rug. You want the pocket towards the top of the rug, and the sewn edge towards the bottom.", "If you have a large rug or a floppy rug, you may want to sew rod pockets along the bottom as well and attach it to the wall at the bottom and top (or even add another in the middle – my rug is only about 3′X5′ so I just did a top rod, but see how the bottom is flipping out a wee bit? So I think I will add another rod.).", "Often times I’ve heard you should have a rod at the bottom – not necessarily to attach to the wall, but to help weigh down the rug (and straighten it). I like your technique with the loops. Might consider that for something I need to hang. Thanks!", "I have a rug that my husband’s mother gave me years ago, it ́s very beautiful but I never new what to do with it, it being so delicate. I’m hanging it for sure now, it looks easy enough to do myself. Thanks", "OMG, I’ve just spent the last month thinking about hanging a rug on one of our walls! Thank you so much for writing a post about this, so I know I’m not going do destroy a beautiful rug my man’s grandmother made.", "I’ve been trying to figure out how to hang a decorative table runner on a wall, and didn’t know how to attach it to a rod without using staples or something “damaging”, and you solved it for me, thanks!", "All do-it-yourself activities involve risk. None of our projects are tested for child or infant safety. Use at your own risk. Although photos may represent children using our products, these images are for entertainment only. Although the editors have made every effort to ensure accuracy, the reader remains responsible for the selection and use of tools, supplies, and methods. Obey local laws, follow manufacturers' instructions, observe safety precautions, and use common sense." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Hang a Rug \| Pretty Prudent\n\nSkip to Content\n\nOctober 18, 2012\n\n# How to Hang a Rug\n\nOn our recent family vacation to Jordan, I splurged on a few absolutely\nbeautiful Bedouin-made rugs. This rug is hand woven from camel hair and has 9\nstitches per centimeter, gah it’s so pretty (and Scarlet approved of the\ncolors). Being that I cherish this rug like it’s my second child, I couldn’t\nlet anyone do something so crazy as walk on it, could I?\n\nNo, I just could not allow that. Scarlet has a yellow-and-pink room, and being\nthat she talks about Jordan every single day of our lives, it just made sense\nto hang it on her wall. But how does one hang a rug? You could purchase a\nfancy rug-hanging kit, or you just DIY it with this simple solution I came up\nwith. Learn my easy method for how to hang a rug...\n\nHow to Hang a Rug\n\nFirst you’ll want to get a cafe rod or sash rod curtain hanging system. You\ncould also use a dowel, but the included hanging hardware in a kit like this\nmakes hanging the rug much easier, and these kits only run a few dollars at\nyour local linen store.\n\nHere is how we want our rod to sit along the top of the rug.\n\nGather fabric scraps about two times the width of your rod. Use a heavier\nweight fabric or canvas to ensure your rug hanging apparatus lasts.\n\nFold each scrap in thirds lengthwise.\n\nFinish the short edges with a serger or a hem, then fold each scrap in half\nand sew together to create a pocket for the rod to slide through. Don’t worry\nabout sizing it perfectly, we will do that in a second.\n\nSlide your rod through a pocket and mark a sewing line, this will be your\nguide to sewing the pockets onto the rug so they are nice and snug to the rod:\n\nMark where each rod pocket will go on your rug with a pin or air erasable\nmarker, then hand sew the pockets to the rug (or have your husband do it)\nalong the lines you marked. Sew only through the back of the rug, making sure\nyour stitches don’t show on the front of the rug. You want the pocket towards\nthe top of the rug, and the sewn edge towards the bottom.\n\nIf you have a large rug or a floppy rug, you may want to sew rod pockets along\nthe bottom as well and attach it to the wall at the bottom and top (or even\nadd another in the middle – my rug is only about 3′X5′ so I just did a top\nrod, but see how the bottom is flipping out a wee bit? So I think I will add\nanother rod.).\n\nAttach your hanging hardware to the wall.\n\nSlip your rod onto the hardware.\n\nDone!\n\n###\n\nPosted By Jaime\n\n5 Comments\n\nTAGS: Baby + Kid, By Craft, Decor, Embroidery, Nursery, Prudent Home, Sewing &\nSerging\n\n#### About The Contributor Jaime\n\n### 5 comments\n\n * Cat said...\n\nOften times I’ve heard you should have a rod at the bottom – not necessarily\nto attach to the wall, but to help weigh down the rug (and straighten it). I\nlike your technique with the loops. Might consider that for something I need\nto hang. Thanks!\n\n[Reply]\n\nOctober 18, 2012, 5:43 am\n\n1\n\n * Vanessa Gaspar said...\n\nI have a rug that my husband’s mother gave me years ago, it ́s very beautiful\nbut I never new what to do with it, it being so delicate. I’m hanging it for\nsure now, it looks easy enough to do myself. Thanks\n\n[Reply]\n\nOctober 18, 2012, 8:02 am\n\n2\n\n * Ellen said...\n\nOMG, I’ve just spent the last month thinking about hanging a rug on one of our\nwalls! Thank you so much for writing a post about this, so I know I’m not\ngoing do destroy a beautiful rug my man’s grandmother made.\n\n[Reply]\n\nOctober 19, 2012, 2:04 am\n\n3\n\n * Pat said...\n\nI’ve been trying to figure out how to hang a decorative table runner on a\nwall, and didn’t know how to attach it to a rod without using staples or\nsomething “damaging”, and you solved it for me, thanks!\n\n[Reply]\n\nJaime Reply: February 28th, 2013 at 12:38 pm\n\nno problem good luck!\n\n[Reply]\n\nFebruary 25, 2013, 2:43 pm\n\n4\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. 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Set the tack strip about 1⁄2 inch away from the baseboard to allow space for slipping the carpeting underneath.", "One row of tack strip is sufficient to hold down most types of carpeting, but for heavily woven Berbers and woolen carpets, it's best to install two rows of tack strips side by side. This double-strip trick will provide extra \"bite\" to prevent the carpeting from pulling loose or shifting out of position.", "Dozens of ideas, loads of how-tos, and the latest advice on the projects and products you need to improve your home today, plus special offers." ] }, "parsed_md": "Install the Tack Strips \| How to Install Carpeting \| This Old House\n\n * ##### Tour the TOH Idea House\n\nExplore\n\n * ##### Read Before You Upgrade Your Roofing\n\nFree Guide\n\n * ##### DIY Gift Guide\n\nEasy Projects\n\n###### Share\n\n * S H A R E\n\n * # VIDEO\n\nSee What's Trending Now!\n\n * Home\n * Flooring\n * Carpeting\n * How to Install Carpeting\n\n# How to Install Carpeting\n\n## Add some underfoot warmth by lining the room with some cozy wall-to-wall\n\nJoe Truini\n\nPhoto: Ryan Hulvat\n\n«»\n\n * Previous Step\n * Next Step\n * * All Steps\n\nClose\n\n * ###### Introduction\n\n * ###### Step 1\n\nInstall the Tack Strips\n\n * ###### Step 2\n\nStretch the Carpet\n\n * ###### Step 3\n\nTrim the edges\n\n * ###### Step 4\n\nPush the Edges Under the Baseboard\n\n * ###### Step 5\n\nSeam Together Adjoining Pieces\n\n * ###### Step 6\n\nCarpet the Stairs\n\n * ###### Step 7\n\nBind the Edges\n\n * ###### Difficulty: Hard\n\n * ###### 1 to 2 days\n\n * ###### About $17 to $26 a sq. yd., with padding but not including tool rental.\n\n * ###### Tools\n\n * ###### Shopping List\n\n### Step 1: Install the Tack Strips\n\nAfter removing all the furniture and old floor covering from the room, cover\nthe wood subfloor with carpet padding. Tack down the padding with a stapler.\n\nUsing a hammer, nail down tack strips around the perimeter of the room. Cut\nthe 1-inch-wide strips to length using a small handsaw or special wood snips.\nSet the tack strip about 1⁄2 inch away from the baseboard to allow space for\nslipping the carpeting underneath.\n\nOne row of tack strip is sufficient to hold down most types of carpeting, but\nfor heavily woven Berbers and woolen carpets, it's best to install two rows of\ntack strips side by side. 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All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in\npart without permission is prohibited.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://marlamallett.com/mounting.htm", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210301041552/http://marlamallett.com/mounting.htm", "parsed_text": { "title": "Mounting and Hanging Rugs and Textiles", "passages": [ "There are several satisfactory ways to hang antique weavings, rugs and tapestries, and numerous ways to mount fragile or fragmentary textile art. In my house, favorite pieces are sometimes temporarily hung with push pins or brads; then this temporary state becomes permanent, to the dismay of conservator friends who use an array of much more gentle methods. The textiles themselves often dictate the best solution. I have described a few common methods below.", "No textile should be hung with rings, as the fabric's weight is unevenly distributed. Think of how old shower curtains sag, crease and tear. The spring clips used in some carpet shops are suitable only for temporary use. Carpet tack strips should never be used, even temporarily, because the very sharp edges along the sides of each tack cut the fibers; they also eventually rust. Heavy frames or poles with decorative finials are rarely appropriate, and a simple presentation is the most elegant.", "On some sturdy weavings, rugs and tapestries, casings of heavy cotton, linen, or even cotton twill rug binding can be hand sewn across the top of the back, stopping just short of each side. Heavy cotton button-hole thread is good for this. One should catch at least two warp threads in each stitch for the best support. A metal rod slightly shorter than the width of the weaving can then be inserted in the casing. This rod can be supported on two slightly angled nails or two screws in the wall; alternately, the rod can be suspended from above with monofilaments. None of the hanging apparatus should be visible on the textile's front.", "With this method, the casing must bulge on the back if the front of the textile is to be flat. Although the top edge of a handwoven rug or textile may be uneven, it is essential that the casing be perfectly straight. If it conforms to the irregular textile shape, the piece will hang unevenly.", "Tom Rutherford has devised a clever variation on this method for hanging his small, light-weight Tibetan and Chinese rugs. Tom uses the lightweight, ridged steel strips made for mounting bookshelves. These are almost flat, they are strong, and they have holes that may easily be slipped over short, slanted nails on the wall. Casings for these strips are easy to stitch accurately, as they need only bulge slightly on the back. As with any casings, however, it is important that the sleeves be straight, and not follow the textiles' contours. In the photo, the strip has been pulled out so that you can see it. Please note that this method is not appropriate for heavy textiles.", "In a method currently favored by many museum conservators, a strip of Velcro is hand-sewn to the top back of the textile or rug. The soft, fuzzy Velcro part goes on the weaving; then the stiffer, matching Velcro strip is stapled or glued to a wooden board. The wood is then mounted on the wall wherever studs are located. The textile is simply pressed into place. Some individuals prefer to machine stitch Velcro first to a buckram or hair-canvas strip, then hand-stitch that canvas to the rug. If the textile is soft and flexible, this stiffens and supports it a bit. I occasionally secure a slit-tapestry kilim by stitching at staggered intervals straight through the center of the Velcro, as well as along its edges.", "As with casings, it is important that Velcro be attached to the textile in a straight line, and not follow the contour of the weaving. Large, heavy kilims, carpets or tapestries require two-inch-wide Velcro. If one strip is not enough, use two.", "People often ask me if there's not a way to hang a rug without stitching into it, fearing that such stitching must damage it in some way. In fact, it does not, and by distributing the weight evenly across the width of the piece, the casing-and-rod or velcro methods are the most gentle ways of hanging a rug. It's the same for both wool and silk. No special stitches are required; usually simple overcasting with heavy cotton buttonhole or carpet thread is adequate for the job.", "For a discussion of some of the considerations involved in hanging old kilims, see this website's Woven Structures Updates - 3.", "The very best presentation for small bags and bag faces involves mounting on heavy fabric that is stretched and stapled or tacked over a wooden frame. This is the method preferred by museums and for fine exhibitions. If a lightweight silk is instead the desired mounting surface, such a fabric can be stretched over a sturdy canvas, with an intermediate layer of soft cotton flannel. The weaving is then hand sewn to the stretched fabric(s), leaving the desired border. Heavy, unbleached Utrecht linen canvas was used in the example shown. This can be purchased, along with artists' canvas stretchers in most artists' supply stores.", "Most textiles need to be sewn not only along their edges, but also in other areas, so that the weight is supported evenly. Usually large staggered stitches that go completely through the fabric and cross several warp or weft yarns (or both) are best. Stitching is not obvious on the front if thread colors are carefully matched to the textile. For heavy tribal weavings, this kind of austere mount is sufficient; no framing is needed.", "If more protection is desired for delicate pieces, a frame can be attached to the stretchers. Either glass and plexiglas should be held away from any textile, however. A standard museum-type presentation consists of plain, natural-colored linen mounting, with an austere shadow box frame or plexiglas box. The construction should not be tightly sealed, but rather should allow for some air circulation, to discourage mildew. This sophisticated presentation is appropriate for both residential and commercial interiors, and is also satisfactory from a conservator's perspective.", "Mark Hopkins has sent notes on an ingenious method he developed for hanging pieces in his collection, and rotating them regularly. It combines the approaches above. Mark says, \"I have built a series of simple pine frames ranging from 1'x 1' to maybe 4'x 6.' Over them I have stretched a neutral fawn/gray colored fabric that is equivalent to the 'wooly' part of the Velcro. Then I stitch a strip of the hooked Velcro to the back of the piece I want to hang. The frames are hung on the wall just like pictures, using wire and picture hooks. That way I can not only change pieces in a whisk, but I switch the frames around, easily hanging a 12\"x 12\" piece in place of a 40\"x 60\" piece--something that is obviously difficult to do when the stationary part is a 'hooked' bar attached to the wall.\"", "Mark continues, \"The wooly Velcro material is expensive and hard to find, but I've discovered that buying it is not necessary. What I did was wander around a big fabric store with a piece of hooked Velcro, sticking it onto every piece of potential backing fabric that looked good until I found a few that 'stuck.' The fabrics I use are some variety of synthetic mix--one of the clerks referred to it as a polyester robe cloth--and seem to have a sort of microscopic looped fuzz on the outer surface. The fabric is very matte in appearance, has a good neutral color, and stretches beautifully on the stretchers. It works well with the Velcro hooks; I've mounted rugs of up to 4'x 6' with no problem. For a heavy rug I first face the frame with a fiberboard such as 1/2\" homosote, and then stretch the backing fabric across the fiberboard. I simply add more Velcro 'hooks' to the back of the rug; maybe two strips of 1\" or even 1.5.\" Anyway, I wanted to pass this along as an option that others might find useful.\"", "Eric Jacobson has just sent me notes on a hanging method he has discovered for small tribal bags and trappings. Needing to find a hanging method that did not require holes in the wall, he sewed Velcro tabs to the textiles, then attached \"3M Command\" Picture Hanging Strips to those and placed the corresponding strips on the wall. I've seen ads for this product, but haven't tried it out for myself. It's an interesting idea. The strips can supposedly be removed from the wall without damaging the surface.", "Fabric-covered foam core makes an excellent base for very small pieces. It's perfect for mounting early Coptic or Peruvian textile fragments, for example. To mount a collection of embroidered purses, I also needed rigid foundations through which I could stitch, but a slightly heavier foundation. Thus for each of these pieces, I glued two or three foam core panels together, stretched fabric over them (cotton upholstery velveteen in the example shown, but natural linen is good in many cases), stitched the corners of the fabric down securely on the back side, then pinned and stitched the small bag to the mount. Ordinary sewing thread in a color that matches the textile is appropriate. Finally, I placed each panel in a small plexiglas box frame. Since needles easily penetrate foam core, this kind of mounting job is much easier than working with curved needles and a solid base. It is surprising at first to find that you can actually stitch right straight through the foam core. Stitches must be carefully spaced, however, and not too close together, or the material will crumble. Please note: foam core is only useful for small or lightweight textiles and is NOT satisfactory for mounting pieces with any significant weight. It is definitely not for rugs! In most cases, when framing, it is best if glass or plexiglas is held away from a textile's surface.", "In the most traditional kind of mount for delicate fabrics, acid-free cardboard or foam core is completely wrapped with cotton muslin which is then stitched in place. In other words, an \"envelope\" is made with the muslin. The textile is then sewn to the muslin, and the piece is ready for framing.", "Vincent Keers, from the Netherlands, has told me about his favorite way of hanging rugs that have substantial fringe on the top end, saying that he doesn’t like the look of fringe flopping downward. He attaches a heavy facing and pulls that over a board that is then bolted to the wall. I think his method is an especially good one for tapestries with fringe at the top. It's an excellent method for installations of heavy textiles in public buildings.", "Here's one version of Vincent's method. First cut a wooden board a little shorter than the width of the rug or tapestry, and paint it to prevent acid deterioration of the textile where it will contact the wood. Since the ends may be slightly visible from some viewing angles, match either the wall color or the dominant textile color.", "Then hand sew a heavy fabric facing to the right side of the rug along its top end (see below). Make sure that the facing is flat and the stitching line is straight, even if the contour of the rug or tapestry is not. A six or seven- inch-wide strip of canvas may be adequate, or it may be wider for extra support.", "Next, fold over the ends of the facing to encase the warp fringes at the sides, and flop the entire facing to the back, pulling it over the board. The fringe will be enclosed between the board and facing. Staple or tack the canvas to the board along the entire width. You may instead wrap the facing around the board completely, and secure it on the side facing the rug or tapestry's back.", "On a heavy piece with thick fringe, it may be more satisfactory to sew the canvas strip on the rug's back side so that the fringe is not encased, but instead lies between the board and wall. Multiple rows of hand stitching are likely to be needed if the piece is heavy. After attaching the board, the rug can be lifted and the board bolted to the wall at points where studs are found -- definitely a two or three- person job for a large textile.", "The rug should hang smoothly if it was on a flat surface when the facing and board were attached. If not, adjustments can be made by pulling the facing upward or downward in the required spots (i.e. at the outer edges, the center, etc.), and re-tacking.", "If a large tapestry still does not hang smoothly, and ripples a bit, it may be desirable to sew a facing also along the bottom edge to enclose a thin, light- weight rod, as shown below.", "The miniature Egyptian cotton tapestries from Harrania that are shown on this website are best mounted on stretched linen, as described earlier. I have usually tucked fringes underneath the tapestries, leaving only the overhand warp knots on the surface.", "Larger, heavier wool tapestries can easily be hung with Velcro, with casings and rods, or with Vincent's casing-and-board method described above. In Egypt, mural-sized pieces have traditionally been mounted on painted, fabric-covered plywood with the edges folded over the sides and covered with simple strip molding frames. Bothersome selvage irregularities are thus obscured. Sometimes simply hemming a piece instead by attaching fabric facing or twill tape to enclose the fringe works well. A rod can then be slipped through the facing. The photo here shows a facing attached along the lower back of a small tapestry. A thin metal rod was inserted in this hem for a little extra weight and stiffness. Sometimes irregularities in a tapestry's shape can be modified slightly with this kind of treatment.", "Adhesives should never be used when mounting fine textiles. The general rule is that any repair, mounting, or conservation process should be one that can be undone at a later date if desired. Metal rods should be painted, varnished or shellacked to prevent rusting. Wood bases or strips should also be painted if they are to touch the textile; this prevents acid deterioration of the fabric. Framers who mount embroideries or other fine textiles should always be asked to use acid-free materials. For textiles from around the world, go to our HOME page." ] }, "parsed_md": "Mounting and Hanging Rugs and Textiles\n\n## Mounting and Hanging Textiles\n\n\|\n\n#### Marla Mallett \n \n---\|--- \n \nThere are several satisfactory ways to hang antique weavings, rugs and\ntapestries, and numerous ways to mount fragile or fragmentary textile art. In\nmy house, favorite pieces are sometimes temporarily hung with push pins or\nbrads; then this temporary state becomes permanent, to the dismay of\nconservator friends who use an array of much more gentle methods. The textiles\nthemselves often dictate the best solution. I have described a few common\nmethods below.\n\nNo textile should be hung with rings, as the fabric's weight is unevenly\ndistributed. Think of how old shower curtains sag, crease and tear. The spring\nclips used in some carpet shops are suitable only for temporary use. Carpet\ntack strips should never be used, even temporarily, because the very sharp\nedges along the sides of each tack cut the fibers; they also eventually rust.\nHeavy frames or poles with decorative finials are rarely appropriate, and a\nsimple presentation is the most elegant. \n \n--- \n \n## Casings \n \nOn some sturdy weavings, rugs and tapestries, casings of heavy cotton, linen,\nor even cotton twill rug binding can be hand sewn across the top of the back,\nstopping just short of each side. Heavy cotton button-hole thread is good for\nthis. One should catch at least two warp threads in each stitch for the best\nsupport. A metal rod slightly shorter than the width of the weaving can then\nbe inserted in the casing. This rod can be supported on two slightly angled\nnails or two screws in the wall; alternately, the rod can be suspended from\nabove with monofilaments. None of the hanging apparatus should be visible on\nthe textile's front.\n\nWith this method, the casing must bulge on the back if the front of the\ntextile is to be flat. Although the top edge of a handwoven rug or textile may\nbe uneven, it is essential that the casing be perfectly straight. If it\nconforms to the irregular textile shape, the piece will hang unevenly.\n\nTom Rutherford has devised a clever variation on this method for hanging his\nsmall, light-weight Tibetan and Chinese rugs. Tom uses the lightweight, ridged\nsteel strips made for mounting bookshelves. These are almost flat, they are\nstrong, and they have holes that may easily be slipped over short, slanted\nnails on the wall. Casings for these strips are easy to stitch accurately, as\nthey need only bulge slightly on the back. As with any casings, however, it is\nimportant that the sleeves be straight, and not follow the textiles' contours.\nIn the photo, the strip has been pulled out so that you can see it. Please\nnote that this method is not appropriate for heavy textiles. \n \n## Velcro \n \nIn a method currently favored by many museum conservators, a strip of Velcro\nis hand-sewn to the top back of the textile or rug. The soft, fuzzy Velcro\npart goes on the weaving; then the stiffer, matching Velcro strip is stapled\nor glued to a wooden board. The wood is then mounted on the wall wherever\nstuds are located. The textile is simply pressed into place. Some individuals\nprefer to machine stitch Velcro first to a buckram or hair-canvas strip, then\nhand-stitch that canvas to the rug. If the textile is soft and flexible, this\nstiffens and supports it a bit. I occasionally secure a slit-tapestry kilim by\nstitching at staggered intervals straight through the center of the Velcro, as\nwell as along its edges.\n\nAs with casings, it is important that Velcro be attached to the textile in a\nstraight line, and not follow the contour of the weaving. Large, heavy kilims,\ncarpets or tapestries require two-inch-wide Velcro. If one strip is not\nenough, use two.\n\nPeople often ask me if there's not a way to hang a rug without stitching into\nit, fearing that such stitching must damage it in some way. In fact, it does\nnot, and by distributing the weight evenly across the width of the piece, the\ncasing-and-rod or velcro methods are the most gentle ways of hanging a rug.\nIt's the same for both wool and silk. No special stitches are required;\nusually simple overcasting with heavy cotton buttonhole or carpet thread is\nadequate for the job.\n\nFor a discussion of some of the considerations involved in hanging old kilims,\nsee this website's Woven Structures Updates - 3. \n \n## Mounting on Stretchers \n \nThe very best presentation for small bags and bag faces involves mounting on\nheavy fabric that is stretched and stapled or tacked over a wooden frame. This\nis the method preferred by museums and for fine exhibitions. If a lightweight\nsilk is instead the desired mounting surface, such a fabric can be stretched\nover a sturdy canvas, with an intermediate layer of soft cotton flannel. The\nweaving is then hand sewn to the stretched fabric(s), leaving the desired\nborder. Heavy, unbleached Utrecht linen canvas was used in the example shown.\nThis can be purchased, along with artists' canvas stretchers in most artists'\nsupply stores.\n\nMost textiles need to be sewn not only along their edges, but also in other\nareas, so that the weight is supported evenly. Usually large staggered\nstitches that go completely through the fabric and cross several warp or weft\nyarns (or both) are best. Stitching is not obvious on the front if thread\ncolors are carefully matched to the textile. For heavy tribal weavings, this\nkind of austere mount is sufficient; no framing is needed.\n\nIf more protection is desired for delicate pieces, a frame can be attached to\nthe stretchers. Either glass and plexiglas should be held away from any\ntextile, however. A standard museum-type presentation consists of plain,\nnatural-colored linen mounting, with an austere shadow box frame or plexiglas\nbox. The construction should not be tightly sealed, but rather should allow\nfor some air circulation, to discourage mildew. This sophisticated\npresentation is appropriate for both residential and commercial interiors, and\nis also satisfactory from a conservator's perspective. \n \n## Velcro/Stretchers Combination \n \nMark Hopkins has sent notes on an ingenious method he developed for hanging\npieces in his collection, and rotating them regularly. It combines the\napproaches above. Mark says, \"I have built a series of simple pine frames\nranging from 1'x 1' to maybe 4'x 6.' Over them I have stretched a neutral\nfawn/gray colored fabric that is equivalent to the 'wooly' part of the Velcro.\nThen I stitch a strip of the hooked Velcro to the back of the piece I want to\nhang. The frames are hung on the wall just like pictures, using wire and\npicture hooks. That way I can not only change pieces in a whisk, but I switch\nthe frames around, easily hanging a 12\"x 12\" piece in place of a 40\"x 60\"\npiece--something that is obviously difficult to do when the stationary part is\na 'hooked' bar attached to the wall.\"\n\nMark continues, \"The wooly Velcro material is expensive and hard to find, but\nI've discovered that buying it is not necessary. What I did was wander around\na big fabric store with a piece of hooked Velcro, sticking it onto every piece\nof potential backing fabric that looked good until I found a few that 'stuck.'\nThe fabrics I use are some variety of synthetic mix--one of the clerks\nreferred to it as a polyester robe cloth--and seem to have a sort of\nmicroscopic looped fuzz on the outer surface. The fabric is very matte in\nappearance, has a good neutral color, and stretches beautifully on the\nstretchers. It works well with the Velcro hooks; I've mounted rugs of up to\n4'x 6' with no problem. For a heavy rug I first face the frame with a\nfiberboard such as 1/2\" homosote, and then stretch the backing fabric across\nthe fiberboard. I simply add more Velcro 'hooks' to the back of the rug; maybe\ntwo strips of 1\" or even 1.5.\" Anyway, I wanted to pass this along as an\noption that others might find useful.\" \n \nVelcro/3M Command Mount \n \nEric Jacobson has just sent me notes on a hanging method he has discovered for\nsmall tribal bags and trappings. Needing to find a hanging method that did not\nrequire holes in the wall, he sewed Velcro tabs to the textiles, then attached\n\"3M Command\" Picture Hanging Strips to those and placed the corresponding\nstrips on the wall. I've seen ads for this product, but haven't tried it out\nfor myself. It's an interesting idea. The strips can supposedly be removed\nfrom the wall without damaging the surface. \n \n## Foam Core Mounting \n \nFabric-covered foam core makes an excellent base for very small pieces. It's\nperfect for mounting early Coptic or Peruvian textile fragments, for example.\nTo mount a collection of embroidered purses, I also needed rigid foundations\nthrough which I could stitch, but a slightly heavier foundation. Thus for each\nof these pieces, I glued two or three foam core panels together, stretched\nfabric over them (cotton upholstery velveteen in the example shown, but\nnatural linen is good in many cases), stitched the corners of the fabric down\nsecurely on the back side, then pinned and stitched the small bag to the\nmount. Ordinary sewing thread in a color that matches the textile is\nappropriate. Finally, I placed each panel in a small plexiglas box frame.\nSince needles easily penetrate foam core, this kind of mounting job is much\neasier than working with curved needles and a solid base. It is surprising at\nfirst to find that you can actually stitch right straight through the foam\ncore. Stitches must be carefully spaced, however, and not too close together,\nor the material will crumble. Please note: foam core is only useful for small\nor lightweight textiles and is NOT satisfactory for mounting pieces with any\nsignificant weight. It is definitely not for rugs! In most cases, when\nframing, it is best if glass or plexiglas is held away from a textile's\nsurface.\n\nIn the most traditional kind of mount for delicate fabrics, acid-free\ncardboard or foam core is completely wrapped with cotton muslin which is then\nstitched in place. In other words, an \"envelope\" is made with the muslin. The\ntextile is then sewn to the muslin, and the piece is ready for framing. \n \n## Facing and Board Method \n \nVincent Keers, from the Netherlands, has told me about his favorite way of\nhanging rugs that have substantial fringe on the top end, saying that he\ndoesn’t like the look of fringe flopping downward. He attaches a heavy facing\nand pulls that over a board that is then bolted to the wall. I think his\nmethod is an especially good one for tapestries with fringe at the top. It's\nan excellent method for installations of heavy textiles in public buildings.\n\nHere's one version of Vincent's method. First cut a wooden board a little\nshorter than the width of the rug or tapestry, and paint it to prevent acid\ndeterioration of the textile where it will contact the wood. Since the ends\nmay be slightly visible from some viewing angles, match either the wall color\nor the dominant textile color.\n\nThen hand sew a heavy fabric facing to the right side of the rug along its top\nend (see below). Make sure that the facing is flat and the stitching line is\nstraight, even if the contour of the rug or tapestry is not. A six or seven-\ninch-wide strip of canvas may be adequate, or it may be wider for extra\nsupport.\n\nNext, fold over the ends of the facing to encase the warp fringes at the\nsides, and flop the entire facing to the back, pulling it over the board. The\nfringe will be enclosed between the board and facing. Staple or tack the\ncanvas to the board along the entire width. You may instead wrap the facing\naround the board completely, and secure it on the side facing the rug or\ntapestry's back. \n \nOn a heavy piece with thick fringe, it may be more satisfactory to sew the\ncanvas strip on the rug's back side so that the fringe is not encased, but\ninstead lies between the board and wall. Multiple rows of hand stitching are\nlikely to be needed if the piece is heavy. After attaching the board, the rug\ncan be lifted and the board bolted to the wall at points where studs are found\n-- definitely a two or three- person job for a large textile.\n\nThe rug should hang smoothly if it was on a flat surface when the facing and\nboard were attached. If not, adjustments can be made by pulling the facing\nupward or downward in the required spots (i.e. at the outer edges, the center,\netc.), and re-tacking.\n\nIf a large tapestry still does not hang smoothly, and ripples a bit, it may be\ndesirable to sew a facing also along the bottom edge to enclose a thin, light-\nweight rod, as shown below.\n\nThanks, Vincent, for sharing a very practical idea. \n \n## Hanging Fringed Tapestries \n \nThe miniature Egyptian cotton tapestries from Harrania that are shown on this\nwebsite are best mounted on stretched linen, as described earlier. I have\nusually tucked fringes underneath the tapestries, leaving only the overhand\nwarp knots on the surface.\n\nLarger, heavier wool tapestries can easily be hung with Velcro, with casings\nand rods, or with Vincent's casing-and-board method described above. In Egypt,\nmural-sized pieces have traditionally been mounted on painted, fabric-covered\nplywood with the edges folded over the sides and covered with simple strip\nmolding frames. Bothersome selvage irregularities are thus obscured. Sometimes\nsimply hemming a piece instead by attaching fabric facing or twill tape to\nenclose the fringe works well. A rod can then be slipped through the facing.\nThe photo here shows a facing attached along the lower back of a small\ntapestry. A thin metal rod was inserted in this hem for a little extra weight\nand stiffness. Sometimes irregularities in a tapestry's shape can be modified\nslightly with this kind of treatment. \n \n### A Note of Caution \n \nAdhesives should never be used when mounting fine textiles. The general rule\nis that any repair, mounting, or conservation process should be one that can\nbe undone at a later date if desired. Metal rods should be painted, varnished\nor shellacked to prevent rusting. Wood bases or strips should also be painted\nif they are to touch the textile; this prevents acid deterioration of the\nfabric. Framers who mount embroideries or other fine textiles should always be\nasked to use acid-free materials. \nFor textiles from around the world, go to our HOME page. \n \nMARLA MALLETT 1690 Johnson Road NE Atlanta, GA 30306 USA\n\nPhone: 404-872-3356 E-mail: marlam@mindspring.com HOME SITE INDEX \n \n--- \n \n###### © Marla Mallett\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.heddels.com/dictionary/warp/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210416075631/https://www.heddels.com/dictionary/warp/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Heddels", "passages": [ "A construction of yarn in which the lengthwise and vertical yarns are carried over and under the weft. This type of warn is comprised of more twist than weft yarns and deal with more stress in the weaving process. In the world of denim, warp runs parallel to the selvage.", "Warp threads, also known as surface threads or ends, are stretched vertically on the loom and are therefore made of stronger, coarser fibers than the weft threads. The term comes from the Old Norse word “varp”, meaning “the cast of a net”. Similarly, warp threads work like a net to hold the weft threads in place so the fabric does not unravel. With jeans, the warp threads are the ones that are dyed indigo and make up the majority of the thread one sees on the right side of denim.", "Stay up to date with the latest on new releases, features, and new shop products by subscribing to our free daily newsletter." ] }, "parsed_md": "Warp - Heddels\n\n# Heddels\n\n * Subscribe to\n * Login\n\n * Start Here\n * Follow\n\n#### Subscribe to Heddels\n\nDon’t miss a single Heddels post. Sign up for our free newsletter below!\n\n * Shop\n\nShop\n\n# Warp\n\n### What does Warp mean?\n\nA construction of yarn in which the lengthwise and vertical yarns are carried\nover and under the weft. This type of warn is comprised of more twist than\nweft yarns and deal with more stress in the weaving process. In the world of\ndenim, warp runs parallel to the selvage.\n\n### Heddels explains Warp\n\nWarp threads, also known as surface threads or ends, are stretched vertically\non the loom and are therefore made of stronger, coarser fibers than the weft\nthreads. The term comes from the Old Norse word “varp”, meaning “the cast of a\nnet”. Similarly, warp threads work like a net to hold the weft threads in\nplace so the fabric does not unravel. 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(with pictures)", "passages": [ "The terms warp and weft are used in reference to textiles, specifically those that are woven. In the literal sense, they are the technical terms for the two types of thread used to create a finished woven product. The warp is the tightly stretched lengthwise core of a fabric, while the weft is woven between the warp threads to create various patterns. Some people also call the weft the “filler” thread, since it fills in the design, and the archaic “woof” is also used instead of weft in some regions.", "In order to weave any kind of textile, the weaver needs to start with the warp threads. Warp threads tend to be stronger and more coarse, because they must be able to withstand tight stretching. They also provide a core of support for the finished piece, giving the textile body and form. The warp is stretched onto a loom before weaving begins, and it may be coiled onto a spool for very long or large projects. This spool is unwound as needed, while the finished weaving on the other side is rolled up to get it out of the way.", "The weft threads make up the body of the fabric. They may be one color, or they may be multicolored, creating patterns and forms. Some weavers also like to use different types of material for an assortment of textures. In many cases, the weft threads are attached to a shuttle, which is run back and forth through the warp. On weaving machines, setting up the weft can get rather complex, especially when patterns are being made.", "The word for weft comes from an Old English word, wefan, which means “to weave.” Since these threads are the ones that are literally woven in a textile, this origin makes sense. “Warp,” on the other hand, comes from an Old Norse word, varp, which means “the cast of a net.” The warp of a fabric, in other words, acts like a net to capture the weft, holding these threads firmly so that they will not escape, causing the textile to unravel.", "Collectively, the warp and weft compose a piece of fabric. The two words together are sometimes used metaphorically to talk about fabric, as in the case of someone saying something like “dancing is the warp and weft of her life.” Weavers learn about this concept first, since no woven fabric can be completed without understanding it. Once the basics of weaving are mastered, the weaver can explore an assortment of ways to modify them, creating unique finished products.", "Fabric dyes allow for a great variety of colors to be present in our modern clothing. In bygone ages, this was simply not the case, and clothes were difficult to make and had bland coloring.", "Warp and weft are relics of the days before the Industrial Revolution, where mass textile production reigned supreme. After the advent of such large scale production, the economy began to pick up speed, and classical knitting took backstage as a hobby. Today it is a novelty to have a handwoven article of clothing, and they often go for a good price, as well as being an important source of income for women in some countries.", "It would be useful to have some idea of the strength (tensile and tear strengths)the warp and weft count adds to the fabric - in this case plasticised polyester. E.g., what can we conclude if the tensile warp is 2400 and weft 2100 and the tear strength warp is 500 and weft 325. What loads can it take?", "One of our editors will review your suggestion and make changes if warranted. Note that depending on the number of suggestions we receive, this can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Thank you for helping to improve wiseGEEK!" ] }, "parsed_md": "What are Warp and Weft? (with pictures)\n\nwiseGEEK clear answers for common questions\n\nFeedback About wiseGEEK\n\nCategory:\n\nCrafts\n\n▼\n\n \n\n * Crafts\n * Home\n * Hobbies\n * Art\n * Travel\n * Fashion\n * Technology\n * Internet\n * Business\n * Education\n * Food\n * Beauty\n * Language\n * Miscellaneous\n * Industry\n * Science\n * Anatomy\n * Health\n * Cars\n * Finance\n * Medicine\n * Fitness\n * United States\n * Environment\n * History\n * People\n * World\n * Law\n\n# What are Warp and Weft?\n\n * ### Monochromatic warp and weft.\n\n * ### Handwoven fabric with coarse warp and delicate weft.\n\n * ### Loom with white warp and blue weft.\n\n * ### In some looms, a shuttle is used to weave the weft.\n\nView slideshow of images above\n\nWatch the Did-You-Know slideshow\n\nFollow @wiseGEEK\n\nArticle Details\n\n * Written By: Mary McMahon\n * Edited By: Bronwyn Harris\n * Last Modified Date: 03 December 2017\n * Copyright Protected: 2003-2018 Conjecture Corporation\n\nFree Widgets for your Site/Blog\n\nDid You Know?\n\nCold temperatures slow down the chemical reactions in lithium-ion batteries,\nso they drain quickly in the winter. more...\n\nget widget \n \n--- \n \nThis Day in History\n\nJanuary 8 , 1918 : Woodrow Wilson outlined his Fourteen Points. more...\n\nget widget \n \n--- \n \nSubscribe to wiseGEEK\n\nLearn something new every day More Info... by email\n\nwiseGEEK Slideshows\n\n * ### 10 hilariously insightful foreign words\n\n * ### Adorable animal families that will make you \"aww\"\n\n * ### You won't believe these 10 facts about people\n\n * ### Top 10 facts about the world\n\n * ### These 10 facts about space will blow your mind\n\n * ### Can you see through these real-life optical illusions?\n\n * ### Top 10 unbelievable historical concurrencies\n\n * ### Top 10 amazing movie makeup transformations\n\n * ### These 10 animal facts will amaze you\n\n * ### 10 most extreme places on Earth\n\nThe terms warp and weft are used in reference to textiles, specifically those\nthat are woven. In the literal sense, they are the technical terms for the two\ntypes of thread used to create a finished woven product. The warp is the\ntightly stretched lengthwise core of a fabric, while the weft is woven between\nthe warp threads to create various patterns. Some people also call the weft\nthe “filler” thread, since it fills in the design, and the archaic “woof” is\nalso used instead of weft in some regions.\n\nIn order to weave any kind of textile, the weaver needs to start with the warp\nthreads. Warp threads tend to be stronger and more coarse, because they must\nbe able to withstand tight stretching. They also provide a core of support for\nthe finished piece, giving the textile body and form. The warp is stretched\nonto a loom before weaving begins, and it may be coiled onto a spool for very\nlong or large projects. This spool is unwound as needed, while the finished\nweaving on the other side is rolled up to get it out of the way.\n\nAd\n\nThe weft threads make up the body of the fabric. They may be one color, or\nthey may be multicolored, creating patterns and forms. Some weavers also like\nto use different types of material for an assortment of textures. In many\ncases, the weft threads are attached to a shuttle, which is run back and forth\nthrough the warp. On weaving machines, setting up the weft can get rather\ncomplex, especially when patterns are being made.\n\nThe word for weft comes from an Old English word, wefan, which means “to\nweave.” Since these threads are the ones that are literally woven in a\ntextile, this origin makes sense. “Warp,” on the other hand, comes from an Old\nNorse word, varp, which means “the cast of a net.” The warp of a fabric, in\nother words, acts like a net to capture the weft, holding these threads firmly\nso that they will not escape, causing the textile to unravel.\n\nCollectively, the warp and weft compose a piece of fabric. The two words\ntogether are sometimes used metaphorically to talk about fabric, as in the\ncase of someone saying something like “dancing is the warp and weft of her\nlife.” Weavers learn about this concept first, since no woven fabric can be\ncompleted without understanding it. Once the basics of weaving are mastered,\nthe weaver can explore an assortment of ways to modify them, creating unique\nfinished products.\n\nAd\n\n## You might also Like\n\n## Recommended\n\n## Related wiseGEEK Articles\n\nWhat Is a Net Weave?\n\nWhat are the Different Types of Weaving Tools?\n\nHow do I Learn to Weave?\n\nWhat is Warpage?\n\nWhat is Textile Engineering?\n\nHow do I get Started in Textile Marketing?\n\nWhat is Weaving?\n\nAd\n\n## Discuss this Article\n\nGigaGold Post 4\|\n\nFabric dyes allow for a great variety of colors to be present in our modern\nclothing. In bygone ages, this was simply not the case, and clothes were\ndifficult to make and had bland coloring. \n \n---\|--- \nhangugeo112 Post 3\|\n\nWarp and weft are relics of the days before the Industrial Revolution, where\nmass textile production reigned supreme. After the advent of such large scale\nproduction, the economy began to pick up speed, and classical knitting took\nbackstage as a hobby. Today it is a novelty to have a handwoven article of\nclothing, and they often go for a good price, as well as being an important\nsource of income for women in some countries. \n \nanon112635 Post 2\|\n\nIt would be useful to have some idea of the strength (tensile and tear\nstrengths)the warp and weft count adds to the fabric - in this case\nplasticised polyester. E.g., what can we conclude if the tensile warp is 2400\nand weft 2100 and the tear strength warp is 500 and weft 325. What loads can\nit take? \n \n## Post your comments\n\n## Post Anonymously\n\n## Login\n\n## Register\n\n# Make changes/additions/deletions to the article below, and one of our\neditors will publish your suggestions if warranted.\n\n## Optional: Explanation of your recommended changes\n\n# Thank You!\n\nOne of our editors will review your suggestion and make changes if warranted.\nNote that depending on the number of suggestions we receive, this can take\nanywhere from a few hours to a few days. 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1,069,191	How To Stop Breast Feeding	To stop breast feeding, start by feeding your baby with your chosen substitute, such as breast milk in a bottle, during a daytime feeding. You could also try doing this feeding in another room to help your baby adjust to the new way of eating. After a few days, replace another feeding with a cup or bottle. Then, begin offering your baby a bottle before every feeding, even the ones you're not planning to replace, as this will get your baby used to eating in the new way.	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At this point, you may want to offer cup-feeding to supplement breast- or bottle- feedings. Over the next 6 months, your baby may show signs that he or she is ready to wean.", "It is important to switch gradually to the cup. Although some mothers stop breast- or bottle-feedings abruptly, the baby may not be ready. Babies find comfort from sucking and also may need the closeness and comfort breast- or bottle-feeding provides. Always think about your baby's emotional needs, age, and readiness as well as about your own needs, when switching from breast- or bottle-feeding to a cup. Toddlers (ages 1 to 2) may tolerate abrupt weaning better than babies.", "Start by replacing one daily breast milk feeding with a bottle or cup of formula. Pick your least favorite feeding. Every few days, replace an additional breast milk feeding until your baby is fed only with formula. (Use milk instead of formula if your baby is age 1 year or older.)", "When you start to wean your young baby from the breast, replace your breast milk with enough iron-fortified infant formula to make up for fewer nursing sessions. After your baby stops breastfeeding, give him or her at least 16 fl oz (500 mL) to 24 fl oz (750 mL) of formula each day. When your baby is 6 months of age and older, give solid foods high in iron and vitamin C. Babies at least 12 months of age can also have cow's milk.", "Slowly reduce the number of times you breastfeed each day. Replace a breastfeeding with a cup- or bottle-feeding during one of your daily feeding times. Stay with that routine for a week. Then the next week, choose an additional time of day to replace or shorten your regular breastfeeding time. Each week, choose one more breastfeeding time to replace or shorten.", "Offer the cup or bottle before each breastfeeding. Some babies may not accept a bottle or cup until they have nursed.", "If you breastfeed before bedtime or a nap, lay your baby down before he or she is asleep. Help your baby learn to fall asleep without the aid of breastfeeding. A new bedtime ritual can help.", "Hold and cuddle your baby to make up for the loss of skin contact during breastfeeding. If a baby asks for more breastfeedings, make them up through touching and holding.", "Your bottle-fed baby should continue to get nutrition largely from formula until he or she is 12 months old. After that, allowing your child to continue drinking from a bottle may lead to problems such as baby bottle tooth decay .", "Get rid of one bottle-feeding every 5 to 7 days. Give your baby extra hugs and comfort during this change.", "Give a bottle only when your baby is being held in your arms. Do not allow your baby to crawl, walk around, or go to bed with the bottle. Doing so turns the bottle into a comfort item, may hinder two-handed development, and can lead to dental cavities.", "Offer the cup first, then the bottle. Put a little more liquid in the cup and a little less liquid in the bottle each time.", "Put liquids your child likes in the cup, and put liquids your child does not like as much in the bottle. Later, put only water in the bottle, and put juice, iron-fortified formula, or milk (if the baby is over 1 year old) in the cup. Juice is not recommended for babies 0 to 6 months.", "Start a new bedtime ritual. Read a story and then give the bottle while you rock your baby. At each bedtime, slowly decrease the time your child drinks from the bottle, and continue reading a story. Eventually replace the bottle with a comfort item, such as a favorite stuffed toy or blanket.", "Provide other sources of calcium, such as yogurt or cheese, if your baby is not drinking at least 16 fl oz (500 mL) of formula from a cup each day. Your baby needs calcium every day for growth.", "I'm pregnant. Should I stop breastfeeding my first child? No, you can continue to breastfeed your first child while you are pregnant. But talk to your doctor about your nutritional needs and other issues you should be aware of. For more information, see the topic Breastfeeding.", "I want to become pregnant. Should I wean my child? You can continue to breastfeed, but breastfeeding may make it harder to become pregnant. For more information, see the topic Breastfeeding.", "When I wean, should I be concerned about my baby's teeth? Be sure to give your baby adequate nutrition to build healthy teeth. And as you wean your baby from the breast or the bottle, limit sugary liquids, especially at bedtime. This can cause dental cavities. Don't put your baby to bed with a bottle. And after 12 months of age, stop night breastfeedings. For more information, see the topic Teething.", "What can I do if I want to stop breastfeeding, but my baby does not? If possible, continue breastfeeding a while longer. If this is not possible, offer breast milk or formula in a cup and/or give extra hugs.", "What can I do if my baby does not want to give up the bottle? Slow down the weaning process, or offer a stuffed toy or blanket for comfort, instead of the bottle.", "What if I develop pain and tenderness in my breasts while trying to wean? Breast engorgement is less likely to occur if you gradually wean your baby rather than suddenly stop breastfeeding. Weaning from the breast is easier when your baby is already taking solid foods and has been breastfeeding less often. The pain and discomfort from breast engorgement improve as your breasts stop making milk. You will likely feel better in 1 to 5 days. Home treatment, such as applying cold packs to the breasts, may relieve some of your symptoms. For more information, see the topic Breast Engorgement.", "Should I start or stop giving supplements to my child? Most doctors suggest daily vitamin D supplements for children. Talk with your doctor about how much and what sources of vitamin D are right for your child. Babies who are breastfed may also need a fluoride supplement starting at 6 months of age.", "This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.© 1995-2015 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated." ] }, "parsed_md": "Weaning-What Is Expected\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Baby Home\n\n * News\n * Reference\n * Slideshows\n * Quizzes\n * Videos\n * Message Board\n * Find a Pediatrician\n\n### Baby Guide\n\n * Baby Development\n * Baby Nutrition\n * Breastfeeding\n * Bottle Feeding\n * Crying & Colic\n * Diapering\n * Essential Baby Gear\n * Sleeping & Napping\n * Foods for New Moms\n * Your Baby's Skin\n\n### Weaning\n\n * Topic Overview\n * Health Tools\n * What Is Expected\n * Promoting Healthy Growth and Development\n * When to Call a Doctor\n * Routine Checkups\n * Other Places To Get Help\n * Related Information\n * References\n * Credits\n\n### Related to Baby\n\n * Children's Health\n * Children's Vaccines\n * Parenting\n * Pregnancy\n * More Related Topics\n\n * Parenting\n\n * Baby\n\n# Weaning - What Is Expected\n\n### Articles OnWeaning\n\n#### Weaning\n\n#### Weaning\n\n * Topic Overview\n * Health Tools\n * What Is Expected\n * Promoting Healthy Growth and Development\n * When to Call a Doctor\n * Routine Checkups\n * Other Places To Get Help\n * Related Information\n * References\n * Credits\n\nWeaning is usually a gradual process. It starts when you begin feeding your\nbaby in other ways than breast- or bottle-feeding. And it ends when the child\nno longer breastfeeds or takes a bottle. This process may last several weeks,\na few months, or more than a year.\n\nYour baby may begin eating solid foods at about 6 months of age. At this\npoint, you may want to offer cup-feeding to supplement breast- or bottle-\nfeedings. Over the next 6 months, your baby may show signs that he or she is\nready to wean.\n\nIt is important to switch gradually to the cup. Although some mothers stop\nbreast- or bottle-feedings abruptly, the baby may not be ready. Babies find\ncomfort from sucking and also may need the closeness and comfort breast- or\nbottle-feeding provides. Always think about your baby's emotional needs, age,\nand readiness as well as about your own needs, when switching from breast- or\nbottle-feeding to a cup. Toddlers (ages 1 to 2) may tolerate abrupt weaning\nbetter than babies.\n\n## Weaning from breastfeeding\n\nStart by replacing one daily breast milk feeding with a bottle or cup of\nformula. Pick your least favorite feeding. Every few days, replace an\nadditional breast milk feeding until your baby is fed only with formula. (Use\nmilk instead of formula if your baby is age 1 year or older.)\n\nWhen you start to wean your young baby from the breast, replace your breast\nmilk with enough iron-fortified infant formula to make up for fewer nursing\nsessions. After your baby stops breastfeeding, give him or her at least 16 fl\noz (500 mL) to 24 fl oz (750 mL) of formula each day. When your baby is 6\nmonths of age and older, give solid foods high in iron and vitamin C. Babies\nat least 12 months of age can also have cow's milk.\n\nThe following tips may help you wean:\n\n * Slowly reduce the number of times you breastfeed each day. Replace a breastfeeding with a cup- or bottle-feeding during one of your daily feeding times. Stay with that routine for a week. Then the next week, choose an additional time of day to replace or shorten your regular breastfeeding time. Each week, choose one more breastfeeding time to replace or shorten.\n * Offer the cup or bottle before each breastfeeding. Some babies may not accept a bottle or cup until they have nursed.\n * If you breastfeed before bedtime or a nap, lay your baby down before he or she is asleep. Help your baby learn to fall asleep without the aid of breastfeeding. A new bedtime ritual can help.\n * Hold and cuddle your baby to make up for the loss of skin contact during breastfeeding. If a baby asks for more breastfeedings, make them up through touching and holding.\n\n#### Continued\n\n## Weaning from bottle-feeding\n\nYour bottle-fed baby should continue to get nutrition largely from formula\nuntil he or she is 12 months old. After that, allowing your child to continue\ndrinking from a bottle may lead to problems such as baby bottle tooth decay .\n\nThese suggestions may be helpful when you are trying to get your baby to stop\ntaking a bottle.\n\n * Get rid of one bottle-feeding every 5 to 7 days. Give your baby extra hugs and comfort during this change.\n * Give a bottle only when your baby is being held in your arms. Do not allow your baby to crawl, walk around, or go to bed with the bottle. Doing so turns the bottle into a comfort item, may hinder two-handed development, and can lead to dental cavities.\n * Offer the cup first, then the bottle. Put a little more liquid in the cup and a little less liquid in the bottle each time.\n * Put liquids your child likes in the cup, and put liquids your child does not like as much in the bottle. Later, put only water in the bottle, and put juice, iron-fortified formula, or milk (if the baby is over 1 year old) in the cup. Juice is not recommended for babies 0 to 6 months.\n * Start a new bedtime ritual. Read a story and then give the bottle while you rock your baby. At each bedtime, slowly decrease the time your child drinks from the bottle, and continue reading a story. Eventually replace the bottle with a comfort item, such as a favorite stuffed toy or blanket.\n * Provide other sources of calcium, such as yogurt or cheese, if your baby is not drinking at least 16 fl oz (500 mL) of formula from a cup each day. Your baby needs calcium every day for growth.\n\n#### Continued\n\n## Common concerns\n\n * I'm pregnant. Should I stop breastfeeding my first child? No, you can continue to breastfeed your first child while you are pregnant. But talk to your doctor about your nutritional needs and other issues you should be aware of. For more information, see the topic Breastfeeding.\n * I want to become pregnant. Should I wean my child? You can continue to breastfeed, but breastfeeding may make it harder to become pregnant. For more information, see the topic Breastfeeding.\n * When I wean, should I be concerned about my baby's teeth? Be sure to give your baby adequate nutrition to build healthy teeth. And as you wean your baby from the breast or the bottle, limit sugary liquids, especially at bedtime. This can cause dental cavities. Don't put your baby to bed with a bottle. And after 12 months of age, stop night breastfeedings. For more information, see the topic Teething.\n * What can I do if I want to stop breastfeeding, but my baby does not? If possible, continue breastfeeding a while longer. If this is not possible, offer breast milk or formula in a cup and/or give extra hugs.\n * What can I do if my baby does not want to give up the bottle? Slow down the weaning process, or offer a stuffed toy or blanket for comfort, instead of the bottle.\n * What if I develop pain and tenderness in my breasts while trying to wean? Breast engorgement is less likely to occur if you gradually wean your baby rather than suddenly stop breastfeeding. Weaning from the breast is easier when your baby is already taking solid foods and has been breastfeeding less often. The pain and discomfort from breast engorgement improve as your breasts stop making milk. You will likely feel better in 1 to 5 days. Home treatment, such as applying cold packs to the breasts, may relieve some of your symptoms. For more information, see the topic Breast Engorgement.\n * Should I start or stop giving supplements to my child? Most doctors suggest daily vitamin D supplements for children. Talk with your doctor about how much and what sources of vitamin D are right for your child. Babies who are breastfed may also need a fluoride supplement starting at 6 months of age.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise\n\nThis information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise\ndisclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.©\n1995-2015 Healthwise, Incorporated. 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Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information." ] }, "parsed_md": "Weaning-When to Call a Doctor\n\nSkip to content\n\nCheck Your Symptoms Find A Doctor\n\nSign In Sign UpSubscribe\n\n * My ProfileWelcome\n * * My Tools\n * My WebMD Pages\n * My Account\n * Sign Out\n\nSubscribe\n\nWebMD Home Health & Parenting Center Health & Baby Center\n\nEmail a Friend\n\nPrint Article\n\n# Health & Baby\n\n## Essentials for Baby\n\n * Is Your Newborn Typical?\n * Stretches for New Moms\n * Cosleeping: A Bad Idea?\n * Baby Food Options\n * Do Men Get Postpartum Depression?\n * Lose the Baby Weight\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\n## Weaning - When to Call a Doctor\n\nWeaning Guide\n\n * Topic Overview\n * Health Tools\n * What Is Expected\n * Promoting Healthy Growth and Development\n * When to Call a Doctor\n * Routine Checkups\n * Other Places To Get Help\n * Related Information\n * References\n * Credits\n\nTalk to your child's doctor about weaning if:\n\n * Your baby refuses all solid food and is older than 6 to 8 months of age.\n * Your baby has changed from sleeping through the night to waking up during the night hungry.\n * Your baby develops dental cavities (caries).\n * Your baby seems overweight for his or her age, size, or birth weight.\n * Your toddler (1 to 2 years old) focuses on breast- or bottle-feeding and does not play with other children.\n * Your toddler never wants to be away from you.\n * Your baby is older than 18 months of age and is still drinking from a bottle.\n * You are emotionally ready to wean your baby.\n\n### Who to see\n\nHealth professionals who can deal with your concerns about weaning include:\n\n * Pediatricians.\n * Family medicine doctors.\n * Physician assistants with special training in the care of children.\n * Pediatric or family nurse practitioners.\n * Certified lactation consultants. 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All rights reserved.\n\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional\ninformation.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/breastfeeding/faqs/weaning", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20130920201638/http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/breastfeeding/faqs/weaning", "parsed_text": { "title": "Ask Dr. Sears®", "passages": [ "Weaning is not a negative term, nor is it something that you do to a child. Weaning is a journey from one relationship to another. The Hebrew word for wean is gamal, meaning \"to ripen.\" In ancient times, when children were breastfed until two or three years of age, it was a joyous occasion when a child weaned. It meant the child was filled with the basic tools of the earlier stages of development and secure and ready to enter the next stage of development. A child who is weaned before his time may show anger, aggression, habitual tantrum-like behavior, anxious attachment to caregivers, and an inability to form deep and intimate relationships. We call these traits diseases of premature weaning.", "While we advocate extended breastfeeding that comes to a natural end when the child is ready, we realize this ideal is not always attainable in every family situation. Breastfeeding is meant to be a pleasurable experience. When one or both members of the mother-infant pair aren't enjoying it anymore, it's time to wean. After all, all good things must come to a timely end.", "In many cultures a baby is breastfed for two or three years. Our western culture is accustomed to viewing breastfeeding in terms of months. This is not the norm the world over. While weaning is a personal decision, nutritionists and physicians advise breastfeeding for at least one year because by that time most infants have outgrown most of their food allergies and will thrive on alternative nourishment. We urge mothers to think in terms of years, not months, when contemplating how long to nurse. Breastfeeding is a long-term investment in your child. You want to give your baby the best emotional, physical, and mental start. Extended breastfeeding is nature's way of filling your baby's need for intimacy and appropriate dependency on other people. If these needs are met early on, your child will grow up to be a sensitive and independent adult. We have noticed that children not weaned before their time are:", "Former Surgeon General, Dr. Antonia Novello, proclaimed: \"It's the lucky baby, I feel, who continues to nurse until he's two.\" A baby's sucking need lessens sometime between nine months and three years. The age at which this need lessens is individual, yet very few babies are emotionally filled and ready to wean before a year. Have confidence in your intuition. While this beautiful breastfeeding relationship may seem like it will never end, you are laying a solid foundation for the person your child will later become. Cutting corners now will only create problems in the future.", "The key to healthy weaning is doing it gradually. Remember, you are helping your child into a new stage of development, not forcing him into it. This is not the time for you and your husband to go on a week-long vacation to the Bahamas. Weaning by desertion is traumatic and may backfire. The following are suggestions for gradually weaning your child:", "Start by skipping a least favorite feeding, such as in the middle of the day. Instead, engage in a fun activity together, such as reading a book or playing a game. Nap and night nursings are favorite feedings and will probably be the last to go.", "Minimize situations that induce breastfeeding, such as sitting in a rocking chair or cradling baby. If you put baby in a familiar breastfeeding setting, he will want to breastfeed.", "Use the \"don't offer, don't refuse\" method. Don't go out of your way to remind her to nurse. However, if your child persists, or her behavior deteriorates, this may indicate that breastfeeding is still a need rather than a want. Watch your child and trust your intuition.", "Become a moving target. Don't sit down in one place for any length of time. But, remember, weaning means releasing, not rejecting. Breastfeeding helps the child venture from the known to the unknown. If you don't let your child make brief pit stops, he may insist on lengthy feedings when he finally gets you to sit down. Checking into homebase and refueling reassures him that it's okay to explore his environment, and gives him the emotional boost to venture out. Rejecting this need could developmentally cripple your child.", "Keep baby busy. Nothing triggers the desire to breastfeed like boredom. Sing songs, read books, or go on an outing together.", "Set limits. Putting limits on nursing, such as: \"We only nurse when Mr. Sun goes down and when Mr. Sun comes up\" does not make you a bad parent.", "Don't wean baby from you to an object, such as a stuffed animal or blanket. Ideally, you want to wean baby from your breast to an alternative source of emotional nourishment. This is when dad should begin to take on a more involved role in comforting. As dad's role in baby's life becomes bigger, nursing will be less important.", "Expect breastfeeding to increase during times of illness. These are times when your child needs comfort and an immune system boost.", "Life is a series of weanings for a child: weaning from your womb, your breast, your bed, and your home. The pace at which children wean go from oneness to separateness is different for every child, and this should be respected. In our experience, the most secure, independent, and happy children are those who have not been weaned before their time.", "AskDrSears.com is intended to help parents become better informed consumers of health care. The information presented in this site gives general advice on parenting and health care. 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The Hebrew word for\nwean is gamal, meaning \"to ripen.\" In ancient times, when children were\nbreastfed until two or three years of age, it was a joyous occasion when a\nchild weaned. It meant the child was filled with the basic tools of the\nearlier stages of development and secure and ready to enter the next stage of\ndevelopment. A child who is weaned before his time may show anger, aggression,\nhabitual tantrum-like behavior, anxious attachment to caregivers, and an\ninability to form deep and intimate relationships. We call these traits\ndiseases of premature weaning.\n\nWhile we advocate extended breastfeeding that comes to a natural end when the\nchild is ready, we realize this ideal is not always attainable in every family\nsituation. Breastfeeding is meant to be a pleasurable experience. When one or\nboth members of the mother-infant pair aren't enjoying it anymore, it's time\nto wean. After all, all good things must come to a timely end.\n\nWHEN TO WEAN\n\nIn many cultures a baby is breastfed for two or three years. Our western\nculture is accustomed to viewing breastfeeding in terms of months. This is not\nthe norm the world over. While weaning is a personal decision, nutritionists\nand physicians advise breastfeeding for at least one year because by that time\nmost infants have outgrown most of their food allergies and will thrive on\nalternative nourishment. We urge mothers to think in terms of years, not\nmonths, when contemplating how long to nurse. Breastfeeding is a long-term\ninvestment in your child. You want to give your baby the best emotional,\nphysical, and mental start. Extended breastfeeding is nature's way of filling\nyour baby's need for intimacy and appropriate dependency on other people. If\nthese needs are met early on, your child will grow up to be a sensitive and\nindependent adult. We have noticed that children not weaned before their time\nare:\n\n * more independent and self-confident\n * Gravitate to people rather than things\n * Are easier to discipline\n * Experience less anger\n * Radiate trust\n\nFormer Surgeon General, Dr. Antonia Novello, proclaimed: \"It's the lucky baby,\nI feel, who continues to nurse until he's two.\" A baby's sucking need lessens\nsometime between nine months and three years. The age at which this need\nlessens is individual, yet very few babies are emotionally filled and ready to\nwean before a year. Have confidence in your intuition. While this beautiful\nbreastfeeding relationship may seem like it will never end, you are laying a\nsolid foundation for the person your child will later become. Cutting corners\nnow will only create problems in the future.\n\nHOW TO WEAN\n\nThe key to healthy weaning is doing it gradually. Remember, you are helping\nyour child into a new stage of development, not forcing him into it. This is\nnot the time for you and your husband to go on a week-long vacation to the\nBahamas. Weaning by desertion is traumatic and may backfire. The following are\nsuggestions for gradually weaning your child:\n\n * Start by skipping a least favorite feeding, such as in the middle of the day. Instead, engage in a fun activity together, such as reading a book or playing a game. Nap and night nursings are favorite feedings and will probably be the last to go.\n * Minimize situations that induce breastfeeding, such as sitting in a rocking chair or cradling baby. If you put baby in a familiar breastfeeding setting, he will want to breastfeed.\n * Use the \"don't offer, don't refuse\" method. Don't go out of your way to remind her to nurse. However, if your child persists, or her behavior deteriorates, this may indicate that breastfeeding is still a need rather than a want. Watch your child and trust your intuition.\n * Become a moving target. Don't sit down in one place for any length of time. But, remember, weaning means releasing, not rejecting. Breastfeeding helps the child venture from the known to the unknown. If you don't let your child make brief pit stops, he may insist on lengthy feedings when he finally gets you to sit down. Checking into homebase and refueling reassures him that it's okay to explore his environment, and gives him the emotional boost to venture out. Rejecting this need could developmentally cripple your child.\n * Keep baby busy. Nothing triggers the desire to breastfeed like boredom. Sing songs, read books, or go on an outing together.\n * Set limits. Putting limits on nursing, such as: \"We only nurse when Mr. Sun goes down and when Mr. Sun comes up\" does not make you a bad parent.\n * Don't wean baby from you to an object, such as a stuffed animal or blanket. Ideally, you want to wean baby from your breast to an alternative source of emotional nourishment. This is when dad should begin to take on a more involved role in comforting. As dad's role in baby's life becomes bigger, nursing will be less important.\n * Expect breastfeeding to increase during times of illness. These are times when your child needs comfort and an immune system boost.\n\nLife is a series of weanings for a child: weaning from your womb, your breast,\nyour bed, and your home. The pace at which children wean go from oneness to\nseparateness is different for every child, and this should be respected. In\nour experience, the most secure, independent, and happy children are those who\nhave not been weaned before their time.\n\nTweet\n\n## Subscribe to our FREE House Calls Email Newsletter!\n\nGet parenting advice, special product offers and nutrition tips. 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35,298	How To Crack Your Back	To crack your back, try doing a supine twist. First, lie down on the floor with one leg bent and one leg extended. Then, bring your bent knee over your extended leg and toward the floor. Keep your shoulders flat on the ground. Finally, switch legs and repeat. You can also try to track your back using the back of a short chair. First, sit in a chair with a backrest that comes up to the middle of your back. Then, place both of your hands on the back of your head, and slowly lean back in the chair until your back cracks. Move forward in your seat to crack higher up on your back, or move backward to crack lower on your back. However you crack your back, remember to be gentle and move slowly so you don’t hurt yourself. If you’re experiencing back pain, talk to your doctor before attempting to crack your back on your own.	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It refers to more than 100 different diseases. These diseases usually affect the area in or around joints such as muscles and tendons. Some of these diseases can also affect other parts of the body including the skin and internal organs.", "Nearly 40 million Americans or one in every seven people have arthritis. It affects people of all ages but it most often comes on as a person gets older.", "Arthritis usually causes stiffness pain and fatigue. The severity varies from person to person and even from day to day. In some people only a few joints are affected and the impact may be small. In other people the entire body system may be affected.", "The joints of the body are the site of much of the action in arthritis. Many types of arthritis show signs of joint inflammation: swelling, stiffness, tenderness, redness or warmth. These joint symptoms may be accompanied by weight loss, fever or weakness.", "When these symptoms last for more than two weeks, inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis may be the cause. Joint inflammation may also be caused by infection which can lead to septic arthritis. Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) is the most common type of arthritis; joint inflammation is not a prominent feature of this condition. While normal joints can support a vast amount of use, mechanical abnormalities of a joint make it susceptible to degeneration.", "It is healthy for you to keep active and move your joints. If you do not move a joint regularly, the muscles around it weaken and/or become tight. The joint can stiffen or even freeze. When you do try to move the joint and muscles hurt because they have been still for so long.", "Many things affect how your joints and muscles feel. Pain may be caused by swelling, joint damage, muscle tightness or spasm. Muscles hurt after doing exercise or activities you aren't used to; sometimes when the joint is damaged simple activities stress the joint.", "When your joints are inflamed or damaged, you need to take certain precautions as you do all your daily activities. Your doctor or therapist can teach you exercises and the correct use of heat and cold to decrease pain. You can also learn how to use your body with the least stress to your joints for less pain, easier movement and even more energy.", "Arthritis can make it hard to do the movements you rely on every day for work or taking care of your family.", "Numbness is often a symptom of nerve involvement. For instance, numbness in the arm may be related to nerve irritation in the neck. In such a situation, turning or bending the head to the involved side may increase the symptoms. For example, a pinched nerve in the right side of the neck may cause numbness in the arm and hand when a person attempts to look back over the right shoulder. If nerve irritation becomes more severe, the arm and hand may become weak. A physical examination X-rays and an MRI of the neck and electrodiagnostic tests may be useful in establishing the diagnosis.", "Some people learn how to \"pop their knuckles.\" By pushing or pulling a joint in a certain way an air bubble can suddenly appear in the joint with a \"pop.\" Once the bubble is there the joint cannot be popped again until the air has been reabsorbed.", "Some joints crack as the ligaments and tendons that pass over them slide past bumps on the bones. Individuals who \"crack their neck\" make noise in this way.", "Other joints lock up intermittently--often with a loud pop--because something gets caught in between the joint surfaces. A torn cartilage in the knee or a loose piece of bone or cartilage in the joint can do this. Once a joint is stuck in this way, it may need to be wiggled around to unlock it. This may also cause a pop.", "Finally joints that are arthritic may crack and grind. These noises usually occur each time the joint is moved. This noise is due to the roughness of the joint surface due to loss of the smooth cartilage.", "There is no evidence that cracking one's knuckles can cause arthritis directly. However repeated injury of a joint or repeatedly causing it to swell can injure the cartilage and potentially lead to degenerative joint disease.", "Pain from arthritis can be ongoing or can come and go. It may occur when you're moving or after you have been still for some time. You may feel pain in one spot or in many parts of your body.", "Your joints may feel stiff and be hard to move. You may find that it's hard to do daily tasks you used to do easily, such as climbing stairs or opening a jar. Pain and stiffness may be more severe during certain times of the day or after you've done certain tasks.", "Some types of arthritis cause swelling or inflammation. The skin over the joint may appear swollen and red and feel hot to the touch. Some types of arthritis can also cause fatigue.", "There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. What causes most types is unknown. Because there are so many different types there are likely to be many different causes.", "Scientists are currently researching what roles three major factors play in certain types of arthritis. These include the genetic factors you inherit from your parents, what happens to you during your life and how you live. The importance of these factors varies for every type of arthritis.", "It's important to find out if you have arthritis and what type it is because treatments vary for each type. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to help slow or prevent joint damage that can occur during the first few years for several types.", "Only a doctor can tell if you have arthritis and what type it is. When you see your doctor for the first time about arthritis, expect at least three things to happen. Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms examine you and take some tests or X-rays.", "You can help your doctor by writing down information about your symptoms before your appointment. Bring your answers when you see your doctor.", "Arthritis may limit how far or how easily you can move a joint. Your doctor may move the joint that hurts or ask you to move it. This is to see how far the joint moves through its normal range of motion. Your doctor may also check for swelling, tender points, skin rashes or problems with other parts of your body.", "Finally your doctor may conduct some laboratory tests. These may include tests of your blood, muscles, urine or joint fluid. They also may include X-rays or scans of your body. The tests will depend on what type of arthritis your doctor suspects. They help confirm what type of arthritis your doctor suspects based on your medical history and physical exam and help rule out other diseases that cause similar symptoms.", "The overall results from your medical history, physical exam and tests help your doctor match your symptoms to the pattern for a specific type of arthritis.", "It may take several visits before your doctor can tell what type of arthritis you have. Symptoms for some types of arthritis develop slowly and may appear similar to other types in early stages. Your doctor may suspect a certain type of arthritis but may watch how your symptoms develop over time to confirm it.", "Part of your treatment plan may involve working with different health-care specialists. Some common health-care professionals and their role in your treatment are described below. Most doctors make referrals to one of a group of health professionals with whom they work. But you too can ask your doctor to request medical services you think might help you.", "Your family doctor may be an excellent source of medical care for your arthritis. Besides having your medication records, your family doctor already has your medical history, is familiar with your general physical health and knows of any past illnesses or injuries. All these facts will give your family doctor a head start in prescribing a treatment plan most suited to your needs.", "If your arthritis affects many joints or other parts of the body or seems resistant to treatment, you may benefit from seeing a rheumatologist. This is a doctor with special training and experience in the field of arthritis. Your family doctor, the local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation or the county medical society can refer you to a rheumatologist. You can also search for a rheumatologist on the American College of Rheumatology web site.", "Family physicians and general practitioners provide medical care for adults and for children with different types of arthritis. These doctors also can help you find a specialist if necessary.", "Internists specialize in internal medicine and in the treatment of adult diseases. They provide general care to adults and often help select specialists. Internists should not be confused with interns who are doctors doing a year's training in a hospital after graduating from medical school.", "Rheumatologists and orthopedists specialize in treating people with arthritis or related diseases that affect the joints, muscles, bones, skin and other tissues. Most rheumatologists are internists who have had further training in the care of people with arthritis and related diseases. Some rheumatologists also have training in pediatrics. Orthopedists can offer treatment methods including surgery.", "Physiatrists are doctors who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They may be asked to evaluate your conditions and may direct or prescribe your physical therapy and rehabilitation.", "Nurses trained in arthritis care assist your doctor with your treatment. They also help teach you about your treatment program and can answer many of your questions. Nurses also provide care during hospitalization.", "Occupational therapists can teach you how to reduce strain on your joints while doing everyday activities. They can teach you how to manage stress more effectively, recommend and show you how to use self-help devices, suggest ways to make everyday and work activities easier and teach you how to reduce strain on your joints and conserve energy. They may also provide you with splints and other joint protection devices.", "Pharmacists fill your prescriptions for medicines and can explain the drugs' actions and side effects. Pharmacists can tell you how different medicines work together, when and how to take your medications and can answer questions about over-the-counter medicines.", "Physical therapists can show you exercises to help keep your muscles strong and your joints from becoming stiff. They can help you learn how to use special equipment to move better. Some physical therapists also are trained to design personal fitness programs, such as prescribed muscle strengthening and range of motion exercises for cardiovascular health maintenance and weight control. They can also show you non-medication ways to control pain. If you've had surgery, they can give you pre- and post-surgical care and show you the correct use of devices such as walking aids.", "Psychologists can help you solve emotional or mental problems. They can offer counseling for individual or family support and help you discover effective ways to cope with the emotional aspects of having arthritis.", "Social workers are specially trained to understand situations that may be difficult to deal with or to talk about. People often meet with a social worker to discuss personal family, social or financial issues that occur as a result of having arthritis. They often suggest appropriate community resources.", "X-ray and laboratory technologists perform tests which help your doctor make a diagnosis or follow the effects of certain medications.", "The patient plays an important role in his or her medical care. The patient can contribute to the success of a treatment plan by:", "Keeping a positive attitude, though sometimes difficult, is an important ingredient in overcoming arthritis. Asking questions and finding out as much as you can about of arthritis and its treatment is important. So talk over your concerns with your doctor. If you still need more information (or if you have difficulty talking to your doctor), ask the nurse, physical therapist, social worker, occupational therapist to help you find answers to your questions.", "Arthritis most often affects areas in or around joints. Joints are parts of the body where bones meet such as your knee. The ends of the bones are covered by cartilage, a spongy material that acts as a shock absorber to keep bones from rubbing together. The joint is enclosed in a capsule called the synovium. The synovium's lining releases a slippery fluid that helps the joint move smoothly and easily. Muscles and tendons support the joint and help you move. Different types of arthritis can affect one or more parts of a joint. This often results in a change of shape and alignment in the joints.", "Certain types of arthritis can also affect other parts of the body, such as the skin and internal organs. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. It is important to know which type of arthritis you have so you can treat it properly. If you don't know which type you have, call your doctor or ask during your next visit. Some common types of arthritis are described below.", "The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. It affects many of us as we grow older. It is sometimes called degenerative arthritis because it involves the breakdown of cartilage and bones. This causes pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis usually affects the fingers and weight-bearing joints including the knees, feet, hips and back. It affects both men and women and usually occurs after age 45. Treatments include pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs, exercise, heat or cold, joint protection, pacing your efforts, self- help skills and sometimes surgery.", "Fibromyalgia affects muscles and their attachments to bone. It results in widespread pain and tender points which are certain places on the body that are more sensitive to pain. It also may result in fatigue, disturbed sleep, stiffness and sometimes psychological distress. Fibromyalgia affects mostly women. It is common and often misdiagnosed. Treatments include exercise, relaxation techniques, pacing your activities and self-help skills.", "In rheumatoid arthritis, a fault in the body's defense or immune system causes inflammation or swelling. Inflammation begins in the joint lining and then damages both cartilage and bone. Rheumatoid arthritis often affects the same joints on both sides of the body. Hands, wrists, feet, knees, ankles, shoulders and elbows can be affected. Rheumatoid arthritis is more common in women than in men. Treatments include anti-inflammatory and disease-modifying drugs, exercise, heat or cold, saving energy, joint protection, self-help skills and sometimes surgery.", "Gout results when the body is unable to get rid of a natural substance called uric acid. The uric acid forms needle-like crystals in the joint that cause severe pain and swelling. Gout usually affects the big toe, knees and wrists. More men than women have gout. Treatments include anti-inflammatory and special gout drugs and sometimes a diet low in purines. Foods such as organ meats, beer, wine and certain types of fish contain high levels of purines.", "Low back pain results from a back injury or certain types of arthritis. Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the United States. It can occur at any age in both men and women. Treatments include pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs, exercise, heat or cold joint protection, pacing your activities and self-help skills.", "Bursitis and tendinitis result from irritation caused by injuring or overusing a joint. Bursitis affects a small sac that helps muscles move easily; tendinitis affects the tendons that attach muscle to bone. Treatments include anti-inflammatory drugs heat or cold and exercise.", "There are many more types of arthritis and related diseases including ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica and lupus erythematosus.", "Bone spurs are of two basic types. One is the kind that arises near a joint with osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease. In this situation, the cartilage has been worn through and the bone responds by growing extra bone at the margins of the joint surface. These \"spurs\" carry the formal name \"osteophytes.\" They are common features of the osteoarthritic shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle. Removing these osteophytes is an important part of joint replacement surgery but removing them without addressing the underlying arthritis is usually not effective in relieving symptoms.", "The second type of bone spur is the kind that occurs when the attachment of ligaments or tendons to bone become calcified. This can occur on the bottom of the foot around the Achilles Tendon and in the coroacoacromial ligament of the shoulder. These spurs often look impressive on X-rays, but because they are in the substance of the ligaments rarely cause sufficient problems to merit excision.", "There are many things that help reduce pain, relieve stiffness and keep you moving. Your care may involve more than one kind of treatment. Your doctor may recommend medications but there are many things you can do on your own to help manage pain and fatigue and move easier.", "Finding the right treatment takes time. It can involve trial and error until you and your healthcare team or therapist find what works best. Be sure to let your doctor know if a treatment is not working. Your treatment may also change as your arthritis changes.", "Treatments for arthritis can be divided into several categories: medication, exercise, heat/cold, pacing, joint protection, surgery and self-help skills. You can do things in each of these areas to help yourself feel better and move easier.", "Many different drugs are used to treat arthritis. Some are available without a prescription; others must be prescribed by your doctor. You should always check with your doctor before taking any medication even over-the-counter drugs. Your doctor can tell you how much and when to take them for best relief as well as how to avoid any drug-related problems.", "These are some of the common medications used to treat arthritis. Your doctor may prescribe other medication to treat specific forms of arthritis or in specific situations.", "Anti-inflammatories reduce both pain and swelling. These medications are called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Some NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen sodium are available without a prescription; others are only available by prescription. The most common side effect of these medications is stomach upset. Call your doctor if stomach pain is more than mild and lasts.", "Aspirin is commonly used to treat many forms of arthritis. Aspirin-free pain relievers may be recommended by your doctor if you just need pain relief, are allergic to aspirin or have had an ulcer. Acetaminophen gives temporary relief of common arthritis pain but does not reduce swelling. It is available without a prescription.", "Corticosteroids are prescribed to reduce severe pain and swelling. They are given by injection or in pill form. Injections can bring quick relief but can only be used several times in one year because they weaken bone and cartilage. Because of potentially serious side effects, corticosteroids must be prescribed and monitored by a doctor.", "Disease modifiers tend to slow down the disease process in rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers do not know how this happens. These drugs are available only by prescription and may take several weeks or months to work. Your doctor will carefully monitor you for side effects.", "Sleep medications may promote deeper sleep and help relax muscles. These drugs may help people with fibromyalgia sleep better. They are available by prescription and are used in very low doses at bedtime.", "Regular exercise is important to keep you moving and independent. Exercise helps lessen pain, increases movement, reduces fatigue and helps you look and feel better. Three types of exercises can help people with arthritis.", "Range-of-motion exercises reduce stiffness. They keep your joints flexible by moving them to their fullest extent. Most people should do these exercises daily.", "Strengthening exercises increase or maintain muscle strength. Strong muscles help keep your joints stable and make it easier to move. Most people should do these exercises daily or every other day.", "Endurance exercises build fitness. They help keep your heart healthy and control your weight. You should exercise for a total of 20 to 30 minutes three times a week at a pace that raises or sustains your heart rate. Most people can build your endurance by exercising for shorter periods of time several times a day.", "Plan your exercises at times of the day when you have less stiffness or pain. Start slowly. Build up the amount of time you exercise and the number of repetitions you do. Exercise at a level that allows you to talk comfortably during the activity. If pain from exercise lasts more than two hours you may have done too much. Reduce your level of activity next time. Stop exercising right away if you have chest pains severe dizziness or shortness of breath or if you feel sick to your stomach.", "Using heat or cold over joints or muscles may give you short-term relief from pain and stiffness. You can also use heat or cold to help prepare for exercise. Some people feel better using heat; others prefer cold.", "Heat helps relax aching muscles. Sources of heat include heating pads, hot packs, hot tubs or heated pools. Cold numbs the area so you don't feel as much pain. You can apply cold with ice cold packs or even bags of frozen vegetables.", "It's important to use heat and cold safely. Don't use either treatment for more than 20 minutes at a time. Let your skin return to normal temperature between applications. Don't use heat with rubs or creams since this can result in skin burns.", "Pacing yourself saves energy by switching periods of activity with periods of rest. Pacing helps protect your joints from the stress of repeated tasks and helps reduce fatigue.", "Alternate heavy or repeated tasks with easy ones. Change tasks often so you don't hold joints in one position for a long time. Plan rest breaks during your daily activities.", "You can protect your joints by using them in ways that avoid excess stress. Protecting your joints makes it easier to do daily tasks.", "Joint position means using joints in the best way to avoid excess stress. Use larger or stronger joints to carry things. For instance, carry your grocery bags using your forearms or palms instead of your fingers.", "Walking or assistive devices can keep stress off certain joints. Your doctor may suggest using a cane crutches or a walker to reduce stress on your hips and knees.", "Many assistive devices have special features that help make tasks easier. Special aids with larger handles such as extra-thick pens make it easier to hold and write. Longer handles and reachers give you better leverage. Lightweight items such as plastic dishes are easier to carry.", "Weight control involves staying close to your recommended weight or losing weight if you are overweight. Weight control helps reduce your risk for developing osteoarthritis in the knees or gout. If you already have knee osteoarthritis losing weight may lessen pain by reducing stress on your joints. Exercise and reducing calories will help you lose weight. If you need to lose a lot of weight work with your doctor and a registered or licensed dietitian to find the best weight-loss program for you.", "Most people with arthritis will never need surgery. However surgery can help in some cases when other treatments have failed. It can reduce pain, increase movement and improve physical appearance.", "Two kinds of surgery help people with arthritis. The first kind repairs the existing joint by removing debris, fusing or correcting bone deformity. The second replaces the joint with an artificial joint.", "If your doctor suggests surgery, you may want to ask another doctor for a second opinion. Orthopedic surgeons are the doctors who perform most joint replacements. Plastic surgeons may help with hand surgery.", "Progress is so fast in some areas of arthritis research today that the media often report new findings before the medical journal with the information reaches your doctor's office. As a result, you need to know how to evaluate reports on new arthritis research.", "Researchers are learning more about certain conditions. For example in osteoarthritis, researchers are looking for signs of early destruction of cartilage and ways to rebuild it. For rheumatoid arthritis and other types that involve inflammation, researchers are trying to understand the steps that lead to inflammation and how it can be slowed or stopped. An initial study suggests that fibromyalgia affects more older people than originally thought and often may be overlooked in this group. Your doctor can tell you about other new research findings. If you would like to take part in arthritis research, ask your doctor for a referral to a study in your area.", "Many people help make arthritis research possible. The federal government through its National Institutes of Health is the largest supporter of arthritis research. Drug companies do the most research on new medications.", "Adapted from several pamphlets originally prepared for the Arthritis Foundation, one of which is by Beth Ziebell Ph.D. This material is protected by copyright." ] }, "parsed_md": "Frequently Asked Questions about Arthritis \| UW Orthopaedics and Sports\nMedicine, Seattle\n\nJump to navigation\n\n * Home\n * Research\n * Education\n * Links\n * IWEB\n * Directory\n * Sitemap\n * Contact Us\n\nUW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle\n\nMake a Clinic Appointment: (206)520-5000 or Toll Free (877)520-5000\n\n# Frequently Asked Questions about Arthritis\n\nFor up-to-date and comprehensive resources on shoulder arthritis, please visit\nour new online Shoulder Arthritis Book and Rotator Cuff Tear Book!\n\nThis article answers some general questions about arthritis including how\narthritis affects the body and some statistics on who gets arthritis.\n\n## What is arthritis?\n\nThe word arthritis literally means joint inflammation (\"arthr-\" means joint;\n\"-itis\" means inflammation). It refers to more than 100 different diseases.\nThese diseases usually affect the area in or around joints such as muscles and\ntendons. Some of these diseases can also affect other parts of the body\nincluding the skin and internal organs.\n\nThere are many types of arthritis. Most forms of arthritis are chronic which\nmeans they may last a lifetime.\n\n## Who gets arthritis?\n\nNearly 40 million Americans or one in every seven people have arthritis. It\naffects people of all ages but it most often comes on as a person gets older.\n\n## How does arthritis feel?\n\nArthritis usually causes stiffness pain and fatigue. The severity varies from\nperson to person and even from day to day. In some people only a few joints\nare affected and the impact may be small. In other people the entire body\nsystem may be affected.\n\nThe joints of the body are the site of much of the action in arthritis. Many\ntypes of arthritis show signs of joint inflammation: swelling, stiffness,\ntenderness, redness or warmth. These joint symptoms may be accompanied by\nweight loss, fever or weakness.\n\nWhen these symptoms last for more than two weeks, inflammatory arthritis such\nas rheumatoid arthritis may be the cause. Joint inflammation may also be\ncaused by infection which can lead to septic arthritis. Degenerative joint\ndisease (osteoarthritis) is the most common type of arthritis; joint\ninflammation is not a prominent feature of this condition. While normal joints\ncan support a vast amount of use, mechanical abnormalities of a joint make it\nsusceptible to degeneration.\n\nIt is healthy for you to keep active and move your joints. If you do not move\na joint regularly, the muscles around it weaken and/or become tight. The joint\ncan stiffen or even freeze. When you do try to move the joint and muscles hurt\nbecause they have been still for so long.\n\nMany things affect how your joints and muscles feel. Pain may be caused by\nswelling, joint damage, muscle tightness or spasm. Muscles hurt after doing\nexercise or activities you aren't used to; sometimes when the joint is damaged\nsimple activities stress the joint.\n\nWhen your joints are inflamed or damaged, you need to take certain precautions\nas you do all your daily activities. Your doctor or therapist can teach you\nexercises and the correct use of heat and cold to decrease pain. You can also\nlearn how to use your body with the least stress to your joints for less pain,\neasier movement and even more energy.\n\nArthritis can make it hard to do the movements you rely on every day for work\nor taking care of your family.\n\n## Can arthritis cause numbness?\n\nNumbness is often a symptom of nerve involvement. For instance, numbness in\nthe arm may be related to nerve irritation in the neck. In such a situation,\nturning or bending the head to the involved side may increase the symptoms.\nFor example, a pinched nerve in the right side of the neck may cause numbness\nin the arm and hand when a person attempts to look back over the right\nshoulder. If nerve irritation becomes more severe, the arm and hand may become\nweak. A physical examination X-rays and an MRI of the neck and\nelectrodiagnostic tests may be useful in establishing the diagnosis.\n\n## Why do joints make popping and cracking noises?\n\nJoints can make different noises--some are serious and some are not.\n\nSome people learn how to \"pop their knuckles.\" By pushing or pulling a joint\nin a certain way an air bubble can suddenly appear in the joint with a \"pop.\"\nOnce the bubble is there the joint cannot be popped again until the air has\nbeen reabsorbed.\n\nSome joints crack as the ligaments and tendons that pass over them slide past\nbumps on the bones. Individuals who \"crack their neck\" make noise in this way.\n\nOther joints lock up intermittently--often with a loud pop--because something\ngets caught in between the joint surfaces. A torn cartilage in the knee or a\nloose piece of bone or cartilage in the joint can do this. Once a joint is\nstuck in this way, it may need to be wiggled around to unlock it. This may\nalso cause a pop.\n\nFinally joints that are arthritic may crack and grind. These noises usually\noccur each time the joint is moved. This noise is due to the roughness of the\njoint surface due to loss of the smooth cartilage.\n\n## Can cracking knuckles cause arthritis?\n\nThere is no evidence that cracking one's knuckles can cause arthritis\ndirectly. However repeated injury of a joint or repeatedly causing it to swell\ncan injure the cartilage and potentially lead to degenerative joint disease.\n\n## What are the warning signs of arthritis?\n\nPain from arthritis can be ongoing or can come and go. It may occur when\nyou're moving or after you have been still for some time. You may feel pain in\none spot or in many parts of your body.\n\nYour joints may feel stiff and be hard to move. You may find that it's hard to\ndo daily tasks you used to do easily, such as climbing stairs or opening a\njar. Pain and stiffness may be more severe during certain times of the day or\nafter you've done certain tasks.\n\nSome types of arthritis cause swelling or inflammation. The skin over the\njoint may appear swollen and red and feel hot to the touch. Some types of\narthritis can also cause fatigue.\n\n## What causes arthritis?\n\nThere are more than 100 different types of arthritis. What causes most types\nis unknown. Because there are so many different types there are likely to be\nmany different causes.\n\nScientists are currently researching what roles three major factors play in\ncertain types of arthritis. These include the genetic factors you inherit from\nyour parents, what happens to you during your life and how you live. The\nimportance of these factors varies for every type of arthritis.\n\n## How is arthritis diagnosed?\n\nIt's important to find out if you have arthritis and what type it is because\ntreatments vary for each type. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to\nhelp slow or prevent joint damage that can occur during the first few years\nfor several types.\n\nOnly a doctor can tell if you have arthritis and what type it is. When you see\nyour doctor for the first time about arthritis, expect at least three things\nto happen. Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms examine you and\ntake some tests or X-rays.\n\nYou can help your doctor by writing down information about your symptoms\nbefore your appointment. Bring your answers when you see your doctor.\n\nArthritis may limit how far or how easily you can move a joint. Your doctor\nmay move the joint that hurts or ask you to move it. This is to see how far\nthe joint moves through its normal range of motion. Your doctor may also check\nfor swelling, tender points, skin rashes or problems with other parts of your\nbody.\n\nFinally your doctor may conduct some laboratory tests. These may include tests\nof your blood, muscles, urine or joint fluid. They also may include X-rays or\nscans of your body. The tests will depend on what type of arthritis your\ndoctor suspects. They help confirm what type of arthritis your doctor suspects\nbased on your medical history and physical exam and help rule out other\ndiseases that cause similar symptoms.\n\nThe overall results from your medical history, physical exam and tests help\nyour doctor match your symptoms to the pattern for a specific type of\narthritis.\n\nIt may take several visits before your doctor can tell what type of arthritis\nyou have. Symptoms for some types of arthritis develop slowly and may appear\nsimilar to other types in early stages. Your doctor may suspect a certain type\nof arthritis but may watch how your symptoms develop over time to confirm it.\n\n## What type of doctors treat arthritis?\n\nPart of your treatment plan may involve working with different health-care\nspecialists. Some common health-care professionals and their role in your\ntreatment are described below. Most doctors make referrals to one of a group\nof health professionals with whom they work. But you too can ask your doctor\nto request medical services you think might help you.\n\nYour family doctor may be an excellent source of medical care for your\narthritis. Besides having your medication records, your family doctor already\nhas your medical history, is familiar with your general physical health and\nknows of any past illnesses or injuries. All these facts will give your family\ndoctor a head start in prescribing a treatment plan most suited to your needs.\n\nIf your arthritis affects many joints or other parts of the body or seems\nresistant to treatment, you may benefit from seeing a rheumatologist. This is\na doctor with special training and experience in the field of arthritis. Your\nfamily doctor, the local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation or the county\nmedical society can refer you to a rheumatologist. You can also search for a\nrheumatologist on the American College of Rheumatology web site.\n\n * Family physicians and general practitioners provide medical care for adults and for children with different types of arthritis. These doctors also can help you find a specialist if necessary.\n * Internists specialize in internal medicine and in the treatment of adult diseases. They provide general care to adults and often help select specialists. Internists should not be confused with interns who are doctors doing a year's training in a hospital after graduating from medical school.\n * Rheumatologists and orthopedists specialize in treating people with arthritis or related diseases that affect the joints, muscles, bones, skin and other tissues. Most rheumatologists are internists who have had further training in the care of people with arthritis and related diseases. Some rheumatologists also have training in pediatrics. Orthopedists can offer treatment methods including surgery.\n * Ophthalmic specialists provide eye care and treatment.\n * Pediatricians treat childhood diseases.\n * Physiatrists are doctors who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They may be asked to evaluate your conditions and may direct or prescribe your physical therapy and rehabilitation.\n * Podiatrists are experts in foot care. If arthritis affects your feet ,a podiatrist can prescribe special supports and shoes.\n * Psychiatrists treat mental or emotional problems that need special attention.\n * Nurses trained in arthritis care assist your doctor with your treatment. They also help teach you about your treatment program and can answer many of your questions. Nurses also provide care during hospitalization.\n * Occupational therapists can teach you how to reduce strain on your joints while doing everyday activities. They can teach you how to manage stress more effectively, recommend and show you how to use self-help devices, suggest ways to make everyday and work activities easier and teach you how to reduce strain on your joints and conserve energy. They may also provide you with splints and other joint protection devices.\n * Pharmacists fill your prescriptions for medicines and can explain the drugs' actions and side effects. Pharmacists can tell you how different medicines work together, when and how to take your medications and can answer questions about over-the-counter medicines.\n * Physical therapists can show you exercises to help keep your muscles strong and your joints from becoming stiff. They can help you learn how to use special equipment to move better. Some physical therapists also are trained to design personal fitness programs, such as prescribed muscle strengthening and range of motion exercises for cardiovascular health maintenance and weight control. They can also show you non-medication ways to control pain. If you've had surgery, they can give you pre- and post-surgical care and show you the correct use of devices such as walking aids.\n * Psychologists can help you solve emotional or mental problems. They can offer counseling for individual or family support and help you discover effective ways to cope with the emotional aspects of having arthritis.\n * Social workers are specially trained to understand situations that may be difficult to deal with or to talk about. People often meet with a social worker to discuss personal family, social or financial issues that occur as a result of having arthritis. They often suggest appropriate community resources.\n * Certified dietitians (nutritionists) can help by teaching you about any special dietary programs or about healthier ways to eat.\n * X-ray and laboratory technologists perform tests which help your doctor make a diagnosis or follow the effects of certain medications.\n\n## What is the patient's role in treating or managing arthritis?\n\nThe patient is the most important member of the health care team.\n\nThe patient plays an important role in his or her medical care. The patient\ncan contribute to the success of a treatment plan by:\n\n * learning about arthritis\n * following through with treatment\n * reporting progress and setbacks to health team\n * keeping a positive attitude\n * developing relationships with the rest of the health care team\n\nKeeping a positive attitude, though sometimes difficult, is an important\ningredient in overcoming arthritis. Asking questions and finding out as much\nas you can about of arthritis and its treatment is important. So talk over\nyour concerns with your doctor. If you still need more information (or if you\nhave difficulty talking to your doctor), ask the nurse, physical therapist,\nsocial worker, occupational therapist to help you find answers to your\nquestions.\n\n## What are the types of arthritis?\n\nArthritis most often affects areas in or around joints. Joints are parts of\nthe body where bones meet such as your knee. The ends of the bones are covered\nby cartilage, a spongy material that acts as a shock absorber to keep bones\nfrom rubbing together. The joint is enclosed in a capsule called the synovium.\nThe synovium's lining releases a slippery fluid that helps the joint move\nsmoothly and easily. Muscles and tendons support the joint and help you move.\nDifferent types of arthritis can affect one or more parts of a joint. This\noften results in a change of shape and alignment in the joints.\n\nCertain types of arthritis can also affect other parts of the body, such as\nthe skin and internal organs. There are more than 100 different types of\narthritis. It is important to know which type of arthritis you have so you can\ntreat it properly. If you don't know which type you have, call your doctor or\nask during your next visit. Some common types of arthritis are described\nbelow.\n\n### Osteoarthritis\n\nThe most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. It affects many of us as\nwe grow older. It is sometimes called degenerative arthritis because it\ninvolves the breakdown of cartilage and bones. This causes pain and stiffness.\nOsteoarthritis usually affects the fingers and weight-bearing joints including\nthe knees, feet, hips and back. It affects both men and women and usually\noccurs after age 45. Treatments include pain relievers or anti-inflammatory\ndrugs, exercise, heat or cold, joint protection, pacing your efforts, self-\nhelp skills and sometimes surgery.\n\n### Fibromyalgia\n\nFibromyalgia affects muscles and their attachments to bone. It results in\nwidespread pain and tender points which are certain places on the body that\nare more sensitive to pain. It also may result in fatigue, disturbed sleep,\nstiffness and sometimes psychological distress. Fibromyalgia affects mostly\nwomen. It is common and often misdiagnosed. Treatments include exercise,\nrelaxation techniques, pacing your activities and self-help skills.\n\n### Rheumatoid arthritis\n\nIn rheumatoid arthritis, a fault in the body's defense or immune system causes\ninflammation or swelling. Inflammation begins in the joint lining and then\ndamages both cartilage and bone. Rheumatoid arthritis often affects the same\njoints on both sides of the body. Hands, wrists, feet, knees, ankles,\nshoulders and elbows can be affected. Rheumatoid arthritis is more common in\nwomen than in men. Treatments include anti-inflammatory and disease-modifying\ndrugs, exercise, heat or cold, saving energy, joint protection, self-help\nskills and sometimes surgery.\n\n### Gout\n\nGout results when the body is unable to get rid of a natural substance called\nuric acid. The uric acid forms needle-like crystals in the joint that cause\nsevere pain and swelling. Gout usually affects the big toe, knees and wrists.\nMore men than women have gout. Treatments include anti-inflammatory and\nspecial gout drugs and sometimes a diet low in purines. Foods such as organ\nmeats, beer, wine and certain types of fish contain high levels of purines.\n\n### Low back pain\n\nLow back pain results from a back injury or certain types of arthritis. Back\npain is one of the most common health problems in the United States. It can\noccur at any age in both men and women. Treatments include pain relievers or\nanti-inflammatory drugs, exercise, heat or cold joint protection, pacing your\nactivities and self-help skills.\n\n### Bursitis and tendinitis\n\nBursitis and tendinitis result from irritation caused by injuring or overusing\na joint. Bursitis affects a small sac that helps muscles move easily;\ntendinitis affects the tendons that attach muscle to bone. Treatments include\nanti-inflammatory drugs heat or cold and exercise.\n\n### Other types of arthritis\n\nThere are many more types of arthritis and related diseases including\nankylosing spondylitis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica\nand lupus erythematosus.\n\n## What are bone spurs?\n\nBone spurs are of two basic types. One is the kind that arises near a joint\nwith osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease. In this situation, the\ncartilage has been worn through and the bone responds by growing extra bone at\nthe margins of the joint surface. These \"spurs\" carry the formal name\n\"osteophytes.\" They are common features of the osteoarthritic shoulder, elbow,\nhip, knee and ankle. Removing these osteophytes is an important part of joint\nreplacement surgery but removing them without addressing the underlying\narthritis is usually not effective in relieving symptoms.\n\nThe second type of bone spur is the kind that occurs when the attachment of\nligaments or tendons to bone become calcified. This can occur on the bottom of\nthe foot around the Achilles Tendon and in the coroacoacromial ligament of the\nshoulder. These spurs often look impressive on X-rays, but because they are in\nthe substance of the ligaments rarely cause sufficient problems to merit\nexcision.\n\n## What are common arthritis treatments?\n\nThere are many things that help reduce pain, relieve stiffness and keep you\nmoving. Your care may involve more than one kind of treatment. Your doctor may\nrecommend medications but there are many things you can do on your own to help\nmanage pain and fatigue and move easier.\n\nFinding the right treatment takes time. It can involve trial and error until\nyou and your healthcare team or therapist find what works best. Be sure to let\nyour doctor know if a treatment is not working. Your treatment may also change\nas your arthritis changes.\n\nTreatments for arthritis can be divided into several categories: medication,\nexercise, heat/cold, pacing, joint protection, surgery and self-help skills.\nYou can do things in each of these areas to help yourself feel better and move\neasier.\n\n### Medication\n\nMany different drugs are used to treat arthritis. Some are available without a\nprescription; others must be prescribed by your doctor. You should always\ncheck with your doctor before taking any medication even over-the-counter\ndrugs. Your doctor can tell you how much and when to take them for best relief\nas well as how to avoid any drug-related problems.\n\nThese are some of the common medications used to treat arthritis. Your doctor\nmay prescribe other medication to treat specific forms of arthritis or in\nspecific situations.\n\nAnti-inflammatories reduce both pain and swelling. These medications are\ncalled nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Some NSAIDs such as\naspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen sodium are available without a prescription;\nothers are only available by prescription. The most common side effect of\nthese medications is stomach upset. Call your doctor if stomach pain is more\nthan mild and lasts.\n\nAspirin is commonly used to treat many forms of arthritis. Aspirin-free pain\nrelievers may be recommended by your doctor if you just need pain relief, are\nallergic to aspirin or have had an ulcer. Acetaminophen gives temporary relief\nof common arthritis pain but does not reduce swelling. It is available without\na prescription.\n\nCorticosteroids are prescribed to reduce severe pain and swelling. They are\ngiven by injection or in pill form. Injections can bring quick relief but can\nonly be used several times in one year because they weaken bone and cartilage.\nBecause of potentially serious side effects, corticosteroids must be\nprescribed and monitored by a doctor.\n\nDisease modifiers tend to slow down the disease process in rheumatoid\narthritis. Researchers do not know how this happens. These drugs are available\nonly by prescription and may take several weeks or months to work. Your doctor\nwill carefully monitor you for side effects.\n\nSleep medications may promote deeper sleep and help relax muscles. These drugs\nmay help people with fibromyalgia sleep better. They are available by\nprescription and are used in very low doses at bedtime.\n\nQuestions you should ask about your medications:\n\n * What is its name?\n * How much do I take?\n * How and when do I take it?\n * How long will it be before it works?\n * What benefits can I expect?\n * When should I contact my doctor if I don't get relief?\n * What side effects should I watch for?\n * What other drugs should I not take with it?\n\n### Exercise\n\nRegular exercise is important to keep you moving and independent. Exercise\nhelps lessen pain, increases movement, reduces fatigue and helps you look and\nfeel better. Three types of exercises can help people with arthritis.\n\n 1. Range-of-motion exercises reduce stiffness. They keep your joints flexible by moving them to their fullest extent. Most people should do these exercises daily.\n 2. Strengthening exercises increase or maintain muscle strength. Strong muscles help keep your joints stable and make it easier to move. Most people should do these exercises daily or every other day.\n 3. Endurance exercises build fitness. They help keep your heart healthy and control your weight. You should exercise for a total of 20 to 30 minutes three times a week at a pace that raises or sustains your heart rate. Most people can build your endurance by exercising for shorter periods of time several times a day.\n\nPlan your exercises at times of the day when you have less stiffness or pain.\nStart slowly. Build up the amount of time you exercise and the number of\nrepetitions you do. Exercise at a level that allows you to talk comfortably\nduring the activity. If pain from exercise lasts more than two hours you may\nhave done too much. Reduce your level of activity next time. Stop exercising\nright away if you have chest pains severe dizziness or shortness of breath or\nif you feel sick to your stomach.\n\n### Heat and cold\n\nUsing heat or cold over joints or muscles may give you short-term relief from\npain and stiffness. You can also use heat or cold to help prepare for\nexercise. Some people feel better using heat; others prefer cold.\n\nHeat helps relax aching muscles. Sources of heat include heating pads, hot\npacks, hot tubs or heated pools. Cold numbs the area so you don't feel as much\npain. You can apply cold with ice cold packs or even bags of frozen\nvegetables.\n\nIt's important to use heat and cold safely. Don't use either treatment for\nmore than 20 minutes at a time. Let your skin return to normal temperature\nbetween applications. Don't use heat with rubs or creams since this can result\nin skin burns.\n\nFor more information on using heat and cold correctly talk to your physical\ntherapist.\n\n### Pacing yourself\n\nPacing yourself saves energy by switching periods of activity with periods of\nrest. Pacing helps protect your joints from the stress of repeated tasks and\nhelps reduce fatigue.\n\nAlternate heavy or repeated tasks with easy ones. Change tasks often so you\ndon't hold joints in one position for a long time. Plan rest breaks during\nyour daily activities.\n\n### Joint protection\n\nYou can protect your joints by using them in ways that avoid excess stress.\nProtecting your joints makes it easier to do daily tasks.\n\nJoint position means using joints in the best way to avoid excess stress. Use\nlarger or stronger joints to carry things. For instance, carry your grocery\nbags using your forearms or palms instead of your fingers.\n\nWalking or assistive devices can keep stress off certain joints. Your doctor\nmay suggest using a cane crutches or a walker to reduce stress on your hips\nand knees.\n\nMany assistive devices have special features that help make tasks easier.\nSpecial aids with larger handles such as extra-thick pens make it easier to\nhold and write. Longer handles and reachers give you better leverage.\nLightweight items such as plastic dishes are easier to carry.\n\nWeight control involves staying close to your recommended weight or losing\nweight if you are overweight. Weight control helps reduce your risk for\ndeveloping osteoarthritis in the knees or gout. If you already have knee\nosteoarthritis losing weight may lessen pain by reducing stress on your\njoints. Exercise and reducing calories will help you lose weight. If you need\nto lose a lot of weight work with your doctor and a registered or licensed\ndietitian to find the best weight-loss program for you.\n\n### Surgery\n\nMost people with arthritis will never need surgery. However surgery can help\nin some cases when other treatments have failed. It can reduce pain, increase\nmovement and improve physical appearance.\n\nTwo kinds of surgery help people with arthritis. The first kind repairs the\nexisting joint by removing debris, fusing or correcting bone deformity. The\nsecond replaces the joint with an artificial joint.\n\nIf your doctor suggests surgery, you may want to ask another doctor for a\nsecond opinion. Orthopedic surgeons are the doctors who perform most joint\nreplacements. Plastic surgeons may help with hand surgery.\n\n## What's new in arthritis research?\n\nProgress is so fast in some areas of arthritis research today that the media\noften report new findings before the medical journal with the information\nreaches your doctor's office. As a result, you need to know how to evaluate\nreports on new arthritis research.\n\nArthritis researchers are looking at four broad areas of research. These\ninclude causes, treatments, education and prevention.\n\nResearchers are learning more about certain conditions. For example in\nosteoarthritis, researchers are looking for signs of early destruction of\ncartilage and ways to rebuild it. For rheumatoid arthritis and other types\nthat involve inflammation, researchers are trying to understand the steps that\nlead to inflammation and how it can be slowed or stopped. An initial study\nsuggests that fibromyalgia affects more older people than originally thought\nand often may be overlooked in this group. Your doctor can tell you about\nother new research findings. If you would like to take part in arthritis\nresearch, ask your doctor for a referral to a study in your area.\n\nMany people help make arthritis research possible. The federal government\nthrough its National Institutes of Health is the largest supporter of\narthritis research. Drug companies do the most research on new medications.\n\n### Credits\n\nSome of this material may also be available in an Arthritis Foundation\nbrochure.\n\nAdapted from several pamphlets originally prepared for the Arthritis\nFoundation, one of which is by Beth Ziebell Ph.D. This material is protected\nby copyright.\n\n## Arthritis locations\n\nClinic locations where you can see one of our Arthritis Specialists:\n\n * HAND, ELBOW & SHOULDER CENTER AT UWMC-ROOSEVELT\n * HAND, ELBOW & SHOULDER CENTER AT NW OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CENTER\n * ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC AT EASTSIDE SPECIALTY CENTER\n * HIP & KNEE CENTER AT NW OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CENTER\n * HIP & KNEE CENTER AT UWMC-ROOSEVELT\n * HIP & KNEE CENTER AT UW MEDICINE IN BALLARD\n * FOOT & ANKLE CENTER AT HARBORVIEW\n\n## Arthritis Surgeons & Care Providers\n\n### Surgical Faculty\n\nHoward A. Chansky, M.D.Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D.Winston J. Warme M.D.Seth\nS. Leopold, M.D.Paul A. Manner, M.D.Navin D. Fernando, M.D.Adam A. 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At times like this, it is sometimes best for the chiropractor to apply ice, have the patient rest, or do electrical stimulation and massage prior to attempting the chiropractic adjustment.", "There are many different manipulative techniques that can be utilized in chiropractic, and there is a certain skill level and \"art\" involved with high velocity, low amplitude adjustment or manipulation. It is perhaps more important for the chiropractor to determine when not to apply the adjustment.", "The most common reaction to a chiropractic adjustment is aching or soreness in the spinal joints or muscles. If this aching or soreness occurs, it is usually within the first few hours post-treatment and does not last longer than 24 hours after the chiropractic adjustment. Application of an ice pack often reduces the symptoms relatively quickly.", "This site is for educational purposes only; no information is intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The information is produced and reviewed by over 200 medical professionals with the goal of providing trusted, uniquely informative information for people with painful health conditions." ] }, "parsed_md": "Chiropractic Adjustment\n\nSkip to main content\n\nArthritis-health.com Sports-health.com\n\n# Chiropractic Adjustment\n\nshare pin it Newsletters\n\nBy Steven Yeomans, DC, FACO\n\n\|\n\nPeer Reviewed\n\nYour First Adjustment: What To Expect Video\n\nA chiropractic adjustment, also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual\nmanipulation, or spinal manipulation, is a common therapeutic treatment for\nlower back pain.^1\n\nA chiropractic adjustment refers to a chiropractor applying manipulation to\nthe vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function\nnormally.\n\nThe objective of this chiropractic treatment is to reduce the subluxation,\nwith the goals of increasing range of motion, reducing nerve irritability and\nimproving function.\n\nSee Understanding Spinal Manipulation\n\n## Chiropractic Adjustment Description\n\nA chiropractic adjustment typically involves:\n\n * A high velocity, short lever arm thrust applied to a vertebra\n\n * An accompanying, audible release of gas (joint cavitation) that is caused by the release of oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide, which releases joint pressure (cavitation)^2\n * A relieving sensation most of the time, although minor discomfort has been reported (that usually lasts for a short time duration) if the surrounding muscles are in spasm or the patient tenses up during this chiropractic care.\n\nadvertisement\n\nIt should be known that joint cavitation or cracking does not occur at times,\ntypically as a result of significant muscle splinting or the patient not being\nadequately relaxed during the chiropractic manipulation. At times like this,\nit is sometimes best for the chiropractor to apply ice, have the patient rest,\nor do electrical stimulation and massage prior to attempting the chiropractic\nadjustment.\n\nSee Spinal Manipulation: High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA)\n\n## Chiropractic Adjustment Techniques\n\nThere are many different manipulative techniques that can be utilized in\nchiropractic, and there is a certain skill level and \"art\" involved with high\nvelocity, low amplitude adjustment or manipulation. It is perhaps more\nimportant for the chiropractor to determine when not to apply the adjustment.\n\nadvertisement\n\n## Chiropractic Adjustment Side Effects\n\nView Chiropractic Videos\n\nThe most common reaction to a chiropractic adjustment is aching or soreness in\nthe spinal joints or muscles. If this aching or soreness occurs, it is usually\nwithin the first few hours post-treatment and does not last longer than 24\nhours after the chiropractic adjustment. Application of an ice pack often\nreduces the symptoms relatively quickly.\n\n## References\n\n * 1.The American Chiropractic Association: Facts & Statistics about Chiropractic.\n * 2.Unsworth A, Dowson D, Wright V. \"Cracking joints\".\n\nNext Page: Chiropractic Services Beyond Adjustments\n\nPages:\n\n## Editor's Top Picks\n\nChiropractic Adjustment of the Lumbar Spine (Low Back) Video\n\nYour First Chiropractic Adjustment: What To Expect Video\n\nThe Graston Technique: An Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manual Therapy for\nBack Pain\n\nChiropractic Manipulation for the Cervical Spine\n\nUnderstanding Spinal Manipulation\n\nChiropractic Procedures for the Sacroiliac Joint\n\n## Chiropractic Topics\n\n * Chiropractic\n\n * Activator Method\n * Chiropractic Treatment\n * Chiropractic for Cervical Spine\n * Chiropractic for SI Joint\n * Graston Technique\n * Select a Chiropractor\n * Spinal Decompression\n * Spinal Manipulation\n * Chiropractic Videos\n\n## advertisement\n\n## advertisement\n\n * Most Popular Chiropractic Articles\n\n * Chiropractic Treatments for Lower Back Pain\n * All About Spinal Decompression Therapy\n * Activator Method Chiropractic Technique\n * What to Expect at the First Chiropractic Consultation\n * How To Select The Best Chiropractor\n\nFind a Spine Center\n\n## advertisement\n\n## Health Information (Sponsored)\n\n## Subscribe to Our Newsletters\n\nGet Veritas Health eNewsletters delivered to your inbox.\n\nSubscribe Now\n\n## Spine-health.com Resources\n\n * Authors\n * Education Centers\n * En Español\n * Find a Back Doctor\n * Find Support\n * Glossary\n * Join Our Physician Directory\n * Spine Pain Topics\n\n## About Veritas Health\n\n * About Us\n * Accessibility\n * Advertising and Sponsorship Guidelines\n * Awards\n * Careers\n * Contact Us\n * Editorial Process\n * Press Room\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Use\n\n * ## Other Veritas Health Websites:\n\n * Arthritis-health\n * Sports-health\n * Pain-health\n\nView site: Desktop \| Mobile\n\nThis site is for educational purposes only; no information is intended or\nimplied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The information is\nproduced and reviewed by over 200 medical professionals with the goal of\nproviding trusted, uniquely informative information for people with painful\nhealth conditions.\n\n© 1999-2021 Veritas Health, LLC. All rights reserved. Veritas Health, LLC, 520\nLake Cook Road, Suite 350, Deerfield, IL, 60015.\n\nprime \| version.2021.07.010-2021.07.004\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://lumbarspineassessment.wordpress.com/examination/active-range-of-motion/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201127084331/https://lumbarspineassessment.wordpress.com/examination/active-range-of-motion/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Lumbar Spine Assessment", "passages": [ "These movements are performed in standing. The therapist should observe the patient’s willingness to perform the movement, differences in range of motion (ROM) and any compensation mechanisms. Painful movements should be performed last. During the movements, look for movement limitations and possible causes, including pain, spasm, stiffness, or blocking (Magee, 2006).", "Flexion: 40-60 degrees of movement, watch for compensatory movements in thoracic spine. The normal lumbar lordosis should flatten. Watch for jerky or painful movements, and note how far forward the patient performs the flexion.", "Extension: 20-35 degrees of movement, patient must place hands on hips in order to stabilize the movement and not compensate with pelvic movements.", "Lateral Flexion: 15-20 degrees, patient runs their hand down the side of the leg while attempting not to make any forward or backward movements. Compare with other side and note amount of rotation performed together with the flexion.", "There are other ways to perform active range of motion, like in sitting and in the quadruped position. The authors think that the quadruped position is clearly showing the deviation from the norm.", "Quadruped Flexion-Extension: The patient is asked to position himself on his hands and knees, imitating the position of a cat. The shoulders, wrists, hips and knees are put in a 90 degrees angle, the back is straight. From this initial position, the patient is asked to flex as much as possible the whole spine, without any compensatory movements in elbows or any other joint. After several seconds, ask the patient to go back to the initial position and then to fully extend the whole spine. Again, the initial position is restored after several seconds.", "Quadruped Flexion: A deviation of the test is to position the patient on his elbows, thus lowering the upper body. In this position, lumbar flexion is greatest, as well as thoracic extension.", "Quadruped Extension: If the patient’s hands, and so the upper body, are lifted, lumbar extension is greatest, as well as thoracic flexion." ] }, "parsed_md": "Active Range of Motion \| Lumbar Spine Assessment\n\n# Lumbar Spine Assessment\n\n## Explanations and clinical reasoning on the assessment of lumbar spine\n\n# Active Range of Motion\n\nThese movements are performed in standing. The therapist should observe the\npatient’s willingness to perform the movement, differences in range of motion\n(ROM) and any compensation mechanisms. Painful movements should be performed\nlast. During the movements, look for movement limitations and possible causes,\nincluding pain, spasm, stiffness, or blocking (Magee, 2006).\n\nFlexion: 40-60 degrees of movement, watch for compensatory movements in\nthoracic spine. The normal lumbar lordosis should flatten. Watch for jerky or\npainful movements, and note how far forward the patient performs the flexion.\n\nk\n\nk\n\nExtension: 20-35 degrees of movement, patient must place hands on hips in\norder to stabilize the movement and not compensate with pelvic movements.\n\nk\n\nk\n\nLateral Flexion: 15-20 degrees, patient runs their hand down the side of the\nleg while attempting not to make any forward or backward movements. Compare\nwith other side and note amount of rotation performed together with the\nflexion.\n\nk\n\nk\n\nRotation: 3-18 degrees, can be performed in standing or sitting (to eliminate\ncompensatory hip movement).\n\n(Magee 2006)\n\nk\n\nk\n\nThere are other ways to perform active range of motion, like in sitting and in\nthe quadruped position. The authors think that the quadruped position is\nclearly showing the deviation from the norm.\n\nQuadruped Flexion-Extension: The patient is asked to position himself on his\nhands and knees, imitating the position of a cat. The shoulders, wrists, hips\nand knees are put in a 90 degrees angle, the back is straight. From this\ninitial position, the patient is asked to flex as much as possible the whole\nspine, without any compensatory movements in elbows or any other joint. After\nseveral seconds, ask the patient to go back to the initial position and then\nto fully extend the whole spine. Again, the initial position is restored after\nseveral seconds.\n\nI\n\nQuadruped Flexion: A deviation of the test is to position the patient on his\nelbows, thus lowering the upper body. In this position, lumbar flexion is\ngreatest, as well as thoracic extension.\n\nI\n\nI\n\nQuadruped Extension: If the patient’s hands, and so the upper body, are\nlifted, lumbar extension is greatest, as well as thoracic flexion.\n\nI\n\nI\n\nPatient history Observation Passive range of motion (PROM) Neurological\ntesting\n\n# Pick a Test\n\n# Authors\n\nCreate a free website or blog at WordPress.com.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.yogabasics.com/asana/child/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220107062131/https://www.yogabasics.com/asana/child/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Child Pose • Yoga Basics", "passages": [ "1. From Table pose, exhale and lower the hips to the heels and forehead to the floor. Have the knees together or if more comfortable, spread the knees slightly apart.", "2. The arms can be overhead with the palms on the floor, the palms or fists can be stacked under the forehead, or the arms can be along side the body with the palms up.", "Benefits: Child pose calms the body, mind and spirit and stimulates the third eye point. Child pose gently stretches the low back, massages and tones the abdominal organs, and stimulates digestion and elimination.", "Modifications: A) Place a blanket under the hips, knees and/or head. B) If pregnant, spread the knees wide apart to remove any pressure on the abdomen.", "Variations: Open the knees wider to slide the arms between the legs reaching under the body and turn the head to the side.", "Child is a resting pose that can be used at any time, and is especially enjoyable after an challenging pose.", "Use one or more of the following postures to build a sequence leading up to this pose: Down Dog, Up Dog, Cobra, Seated Yoga Mudra, Dog, Cat, Table.", "Use one or more of the following postures to build a sequence ending after this pose: Table, Cobra, Hero, Supine Diamond.", "Disclosure: YogaBasics.com participates in several affiliate programs. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you click on external links, we may receive a small commission, which helps us keep the lights on.", "Yoga Therapy is the use of yoga postures, meditation and pranayama to help the body naturally heal and balance itself. Check out our Yoga Therapy section to learn which yogic practices have been shown to have healing qualities for common complaints. Yoga Therapy Guides", "Each month YogaBasics’s readers can enter a new giveaway for a chance to win a great yoga prize. Previous prizes have included yoga books, clothes, and yoga festival tickets! Enter This Month's Giveaway!", "Like what you see...and want more? Our premium members have access to deluxe features and premium content including: advanced asanas, yoga pose sequences, yoga therapy, and downloadable MP3s. 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From Table pose, exhale and lower the hips to the heels and forehead to\nthe floor. Have the knees together or if more comfortable, spread the knees\nslightly apart.\n\n2\\. The arms can be overhead with the palms on the floor, the palms or fists\ncan be stacked under the forehead, or the arms can be along side the body with\nthe palms up.\n\nViewing ads supports YogaBasics. Remove ads with a membership. Thanks!\n\n3\\. Breathe slowly and deeply, actively pressing the belly against the thighs\non the inhale.\n\n4\\. Breathe and hold for 4-12 breaths.\n\n5\\. To release: place the palms under the shoulders and slowly inhale up to a\nseated position.\n\n### Benefits + Contraindications\n\nBenefits: Child pose calms the body, mind and spirit and stimulates the third\neye point. Child pose gently stretches the low back, massages and tones the\nabdominal organs, and stimulates digestion and elimination.\n\nContraindications: Recent or chronic injury to the knees.\n\n### Modifications + Variations\n\nModifications: A) Place a blanket under the hips, knees and/or head. B) If\npregnant, spread the knees wide apart to remove any pressure on the abdomen.\n\nVariations: Open the knees wider to slide the arms between the legs reaching\nunder the body and turn the head to the side.\n\n### Vinyasa\n\nChild is a resting pose that can be used at any time, and is especially\nenjoyable after an challenging pose.\n\nUse one or more of the following postures to build a sequence leading up to\nthis pose: Down Dog, Up Dog, Cobra, Seated Yoga Mudra, Dog, Cat, Table.\n\nUse one or more of the following postures to build a sequence ending after\nthis pose: Table, Cobra, Hero, Supine Diamond.\n\n### Other Names\n\nThis pose is also known as: Garbhasana / Embryo or Shashankasana / Hare pose.\n\n * 129Facebook\n * 22Twitter\n * 12Pinterest\n * 21LinkedIn\n * Digg\n * Tumblr\n * 17Love This\n * 214shares\n\n### Related Yoga Articles\n\n### Seated Yoga Seal\n\n### One Leg Boat\n\n### Cow Face Pose\n\n### Standing Splits\n\n### Seated Head to Knee\n\n### Half Upright Seated Angle\n\n## Comments 1\n\n 1. Reply\n\nVanle Tran\n\nFebruary 3, 2021 at 2:03 am\n\nThis is my favorite yoga pose...so calming and soothing!\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nViewing ads supports YogaBasics. Remove ads with a membership. Thanks!\n\nDisclosure: YogaBasics.com participates in several affiliate programs. As an\nAmazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you click on\nexternal links, we may receive a small commission, which helps us keep the\nlights on.\n\n * ## Yoga Therapeutics\n\nYoga Therapy is the use of yoga postures, meditation and pranayama to help the\nbody naturally heal and balance itself. Check out our Yoga Therapy section to\nlearn which yogic practices have been shown to have healing qualities for\ncommon complaints. Yoga Therapy Guides\n\n * ## MONTHLY YOGA GIVEAWAY!\n\nEach month YogaBasics’s readers can enter a new giveaway for a chance to win a\ngreat yoga prize. Previous prizes have included yoga books, clothes, and yoga\nfestival tickets! 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Any data you provide will be primarily stored and processed in the United States, pursuant to the laws of the United States, which may provide lesser privacy protections than European Economic Area countries.", "By clicking “accept” below, you acknowledge and grant your consent for these activities unless and until you withdraw your consent using our rights request form. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.", "Log in with your Medical News Today account to create or edit your custom homepage, catch-up on your opinions notifications and set your newsletter preferences.", "Joints can make a variety of popping, cracking, creaking, grinding, and snapping noises, especially in the knuckles, knees, ankles, back, and neck.", "Between 25 and 54 percent of people are thought to crack their knuckles. Reasons include a nervous habit and seeking relief from tension. Men do this more often than women.", "The cracking sound has been linked to the formation of bubbles in the synovium, but this may not be true.", "Cracking knuckles does not appear to cause or worsen arthritis, but it can soften the grip and lead to soft tissue swelling.", "One common theory has been that when a finger or joint is extended, the pressure inside the finger is lowered and gases that are present, such as carbon dioxide, are released in the form of a bubble.", "The bubble-collapse theory suggests that popping joints creates a vacuum that the gases then fill. Then, when joints are extended through pulling, there is a sudden and dramatic increase in surrounding pressure.", "This causes a sudden partial or total collapse of these gas bubbles, and this collapse is heard as the popping sound.", "Research has debunked the bubble collapse theory of joint popping, on the basis of visual evidence of what happens in the joint as it cracks.", "By collecting real-time footage using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), one study concluded that joint cracking is related to cavity formation rather than the collapse of gas bubbles.", "The scientists studied ten metacarpophalangeal joints by inserting volunteers' fingers into a flexible tube that could be used to apply traction to the joint.", "They took images using MRI before and after traction was applied to the point of cracking, at 3.2 frames per second.", "The results showed the rapid creation of a cavity in the joint at the point of joint separation, and this produced the sound. The cavity remained visible after the noise.", "This suggests that the cracking of the joint itself may be sufficient to cause rapid cavitation and the popping sound.", "Some doctors propose that the cracking sound made by joints is the result of tendons snapping into place over joints.", "Joint cracking is often confused with the snapping sound made by stiff tendons or other bands of soft tissue sliding between muscles or over bony outcrops.", "Doctors believe that tendons can make a popping noise when they quickly snap over a joint. Ligaments may make popping noises when they tighten while the joint is moving.", "When a joint moves, the tendon changes position relative to the joint. After the tendon changes position, there may be a sudden snap as it returns to its original location.", "These noises are often heard in the knee and ankle joints when standing up from a seated position or when walking up or down the stairs.", "If there is pain with the noise, there may be damage to the surfaces of the joint, possibly due to a tear in the ring of cartilage that acts as a seal around the shoulder joint. This ring of cartilage is known as the labrum.", "Sometimes the clicking may be due to the shoulder slipping in and out of joint. This is known as shoulder instability or subluxation.", "Dr. Donald Unger researched his own knuckle-cracking, in response to complaints from his family. He cracked the knuckles of his left hand at least twice a day for 50 years, but not those of his right hand.", "The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences looked at 215 people, 20 percent of whom popped their knuckles regularly.", "Of the knuckle crackers, 18.1 percent had arthritis in their hands, compared with 21.5 percent of participants who did not crack their knuckles.", "The study showed that the chances of having arthritis are around the same whether or not you crack your joints.", "Joint popping may not cause arthritis, but there may be risks. At least one study has linked chronic joint popping with inflammation and weakened grip in the hands.", "In 1990, researchers investigated 300 participants over the age of 45 years, 74 of whom cracked their knuckles, while 226 did not.", "Rates of arthritis were similar in both groups, but those who cracked their joints showed a higher rate of inflammation of the hands and a weaker grip.", "One way to take care of joint health is to maintain an appropriate body weight. This can help reduce pressure on the joints.", "Regular, low-impact exercise can help keep joints healthy and minimize the risk of injury, while strengthening muscles to better support the joints and act as a shock absorber.", "What's to know about crepitus of the knee? A knee can sometimes make an alarming cracking sound, but it is not always the harmless popping of air pockets - sometimes, it can point to a condition or torn cartilage. Learn about crepitus of the knee, a cracking or popping sensation when the knee is extended. This article looks at causes and prevention of crepitus. Read now", "What are the causes and types of arthritis? Arthritis is a term that describes around 200 conditions that cause pain in the joints and the tissues surrounding the joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Other related conditions include gout and fibromyalgia. The article looks at the types, causes, and treatments, including natural remedies. Read now", "Enthesopathy: Symptoms and treatment Enthesopathy is a health concern relating to the connection of joints and ligaments to a bone. It can feel like widespread joint pain. This article looks at how enthesopathy is caused, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of the problem and which conditions might be confused with enthesopathy. Read now", "Twelve early signs of rheumatoid arthritis In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a person's immune system attacks their joints, causing them to become inflamed. Early signs include fatigue, fever, and weight loss. In time, inflammation can develop throughout the body, affecting not only the joints but also the eyes, heart, and other functions. Read now", "Arthritis mutilans: What you need to know Arthritis mutilans is a rare form of inflammatory arthritis that causes severe inflammation and damage to bone tissue in the joints. It can develop from rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. Bone tissue is destroyed, leading to deformation and loss of functionality. Early treatment may slow the progression. Read now", "Visit our Bones / Orthopedics category page for the latest news on this subject, or sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest updates on Bones / Orthopedics.", "DeWeber, K., Olszewski, M., & Ortolano, R. (2011, March-April). Knuckle cracking and hand osteoarthritis. Journal of the American board of family medicine, 24 2, 169-174. Retrieved from http://www.jabfm.org/content/24/2/169.long", "Lauridsen, D. J. W. (2007, March 30). A curmudgeonly clarification of \"cavitation\" and a call to correct all cracking content. The science creative quarterly, University of British Columbia, CA. Retrieved from http://www.scq.ubc.ca/a-curmudgeonly-clarification-of-cavitation-and-a-call- to-correct-all-cracking-content/", "Swezey, R. L. & Swezey, S. E. (1975, May). The consequences of habitual knuckle cracking. The western journal of medicine, 122, 5, 377-379. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1129752/", "MLA Nichols, Hannah. \"Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?.\" Medical News Today. MediLexicon, Intl., 21 Jun. 2017. Web. 9 Jul. 2018. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/259603.php", "Heberden’s nodes are bony growths that occur on finger joints. 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Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional." ] }, "parsed_md": "Knuckles and joints: Does cracking knuckles cause arthritis?\n\nLoading...\n\n##### Welcome to Medical News Today\n\nHealthline Media, Inc. would like to process and share personal data (e.g.,\nmobile ad id) and data about your use of our site (e.g., content interests)\nwith our third party partners (see a current list) using cookies and similar\nautomatic collection tools in order to a) personalize content and/or offers on\nour site or other sites, b) communicate with you upon request, and/or c) for\nadditional reasons upon notice and, when applicable, with your consent.\n\nHealthline Media, Inc. is based in and operates this site from the United\nStates. Any data you provide will be primarily stored and processed in the\nUnited States, pursuant to the laws of the United States, which may provide\nlesser privacy protections than European Economic Area countries.\n\nBy clicking “accept” below, you acknowledge and grant your consent for these\nactivities unless and until you withdraw your consent using our rights request\nform. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.\n\n## Sign in\n\nLog in with your Medical News Today account to create or edit your custom\nhomepage, catch-up on your opinions notifications and set your newsletter\npreferences.\n\n### Register for a free account\n\nSign up for a free Medical News Today account to customize your medical and\nhealth news experiences.\n\ntake the tour\n\n# Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?\n\nLast updated Wed 21 June 2017 Last updated Wed 21 Jun 2017\n\nBy Hannah Nichols\n\nReviewed by William Morrison, MD\n\nTable of contents\n\n 1. Causes\n 2. Does cracking the joints cause arthritis?\n 3. Treatment\n 4. Joint care\n\nJoints can make a variety of popping, cracking, creaking, grinding, and\nsnapping noises, especially in the knuckles, knees, ankles, back, and neck.\n\nThe cracking occurs for numerous reasons, and it is commonly thought to cause\nor inflame arthritis.\n\nBetween 25 and 54 percent of people are thought to crack their knuckles.\nReasons include a nervous habit and seeking relief from tension. Men do this\nmore often than women.\n\nFast facts on knuckle cracking\n\nHere are some key points about knuckle cracking. More detail is in the main\narticle.\n\n * Between 25 and 54 percent of people crack their knuckles.\n * Most knuckle crackers are male.\n * The cracking sound has been linked to the formation of bubbles in the synovium, but this may not be true.\n * Cracking knuckles does not appear to cause or worsen arthritis, but it can soften the grip and lead to soft tissue swelling.\n\n## Causes\n\nCracking the knuckles can provide a sense of relief and relaxation for those\ndoing it.\n\nThe exact reason for the popping and snapping of joints is not known, but\nthere are some theories.\n\nSynovial fluid bubbles and cavitation\n\nOne common theory has been that when a finger or joint is extended, the\npressure inside the finger is lowered and gases that are present, such as\ncarbon dioxide, are released in the form of a bubble.\n\nThe bubble-collapse theory suggests that popping joints creates a vacuum that\nthe gases then fill. Then, when joints are extended through pulling, there is\na sudden and dramatic increase in surrounding pressure.\n\nThis causes a sudden partial or total collapse of these gas bubbles, and this\ncollapse is heard as the popping sound.\n\nThis formation and collapse of bubbles is known as cavitation.\n\nCavity formation\n\nResearch has debunked the bubble collapse theory of joint popping, on the\nbasis of visual evidence of what happens in the joint as it cracks.\n\nBy collecting real-time footage using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), one\nstudy concluded that joint cracking is related to cavity formation rather than\nthe collapse of gas bubbles.\n\nThe scientists studied ten metacarpophalangeal joints by inserting volunteers'\nfingers into a flexible tube that could be used to apply traction to the\njoint.\n\nThey took images using MRI before and after traction was applied to the point\nof cracking, at 3.2 frames per second.\n\nThe results showed the rapid creation of a cavity in the joint at the point of\njoint separation, and this produced the sound. The cavity remained visible\nafter the noise.\n\nThis suggests that the cracking of the joint itself may be sufficient to cause\nrapid cavitation and the popping sound.\n\nThere may be no need for gas bubbles for the sound to occur.\n\nTendons snapping over joints\n\nSome doctors propose that the cracking sound made by joints is the result of\ntendons snapping into place over joints.\n\nJoint cracking is often confused with the snapping sound made by stiff tendons\nor other bands of soft tissue sliding between muscles or over bony outcrops.\n\nTendons keep muscles attached to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other\nbones.\n\nDoctors believe that tendons can make a popping noise when they quickly snap\nover a joint. Ligaments may make popping noises when they tighten while the\njoint is moving.\n\nWhen a joint moves, the tendon changes position relative to the joint. After\nthe tendon changes position, there may be a sudden snap as it returns to its\noriginal location.\n\nThese noises are often heard in the knee and ankle joints when standing up\nfrom a seated position or when walking up or down the stairs.\n\n### Shoulder joint pop, crack, or click\n\nIf the shoulder cracks or clicks painlessly, soft tissue in the joint is\nlikely to be the cause.\n\nIf there is pain with the noise, there may be damage to the surfaces of the\njoint, possibly due to a tear in the ring of cartilage that acts as a seal\naround the shoulder joint. This ring of cartilage is known as the labrum.\n\nThe labrum may snap over the other structures of the shoulder joint as the arm\nmoves.\n\nSometimes the clicking may be due to the shoulder slipping in and out of\njoint. This is known as shoulder instability or subluxation.\n\n## Does cracking the knuckles cause arthritis?\n\nCracking the knuckles is not thought to be linked to arthritis.\n\nThe most common joints that people choose to crack are the knuckles.\n\nThey tend to do this in one of three ways:\n\n * bending them backward or forward\n * turning them sideways\n * pulling on the bones around the joint\n\nDespite popular beliefs, several studies have concluded that cracking knuckles\nis unlikely to be linked to arthritis.\n\nDr. Donald Unger researched his own knuckle-cracking, in response to\ncomplaints from his family. He cracked the knuckles of his left hand at least\ntwice a day for 50 years, but not those of his right hand.\n\nUnger did not develop arthritis in either hand, and there were no differences\nbetween the two hands.\n\nHe concluded that knuckle cracking was not linked to arthritis.\n\nThe Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences looked at 215 people,\n20 percent of whom popped their knuckles regularly.\n\nOf the knuckle crackers, 18.1 percent had arthritis in their hands, compared\nwith 21.5 percent of participants who did not crack their knuckles.\n\nThe study showed that the chances of having arthritis are around the same\nwhether or not you crack your joints.\n\n### Other concerns\n\nHowever, arthritis is not the only concern.\n\n### Inflammation and weak grip\n\nJoint popping may not cause arthritis, but there may be risks. At least one\nstudy has linked chronic joint popping with inflammation and weakened grip in\nthe hands.\n\nIn 1990, researchers investigated 300 participants over the age of 45 years,\n74 of whom cracked their knuckles, while 226 did not.\n\nRates of arthritis were similar in both groups, but those who cracked their\njoints showed a higher rate of inflammation of the hands and a weaker grip.\n\nCracking knuckles may impact the overall health and strength of hands,\nincluding a weaker grip and soft tissue damage.\n\n### Why do people do it?\n\nJoint manipulation stimulates a set of nerve endings involved in the sense of\nmotion, called the Golgi tendon organs.\n\nThis relaxes the muscles surrounding the joint. Popping joints may make them\nfeel more mobile.\n\n## Treatment\n\nThe cracking and popping sounds are mostly normal and do not need treatment.\n\nThey are not linked to any long-term, chronic health issues, unless they are\naccompanied by pain and swelling.\n\nAs one group of doctors once put it:\n\n> \"The chief morbid consequence of knuckle cracking would appear to be its\n> annoying effect on the observer.\"\n>\n> Robert and Stuart Swezey, 1975. The Western Journal of Medicine\n\nNo supplements or exercises appear to prevent these noises.\n\n## Joint care\n\nOne way to take care of joint health is to maintain an appropriate body\nweight. This can help reduce pressure on the joints.\n\nRegular, low-impact exercise can help keep joints healthy and minimize the\nrisk of injury, while strengthening muscles to better support the joints and\nact as a shock absorber.\n\n## Related coverage\n\nWhat's to know about crepitus of the knee? A knee can sometimes make an\nalarming cracking sound, but it is not always the harmless popping of air\npockets - sometimes, it can point to a condition or torn cartilage. Learn\nabout crepitus of the knee, a cracking or popping sensation when the knee is\nextended. This article looks at causes and prevention of crepitus. Read now\n\nWhat are the causes and types of arthritis? Arthritis is a term that describes\naround 200 conditions that cause pain in the joints and the tissues\nsurrounding the joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis.\nOther related conditions include gout and fibromyalgia. The article looks at\nthe types, causes, and treatments, including natural remedies. Read now\n\nEnthesopathy: Symptoms and treatment Enthesopathy is a health concern relating\nto the connection of joints and ligaments to a bone. It can feel like\nwidespread joint pain. This article looks at how enthesopathy is caused, as\nwell as the diagnosis and treatment of the problem and which conditions might\nbe confused with enthesopathy. Read now\n\nTwelve early signs of rheumatoid arthritis In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a\nperson's immune system attacks their joints, causing them to become inflamed.\nEarly signs include fatigue, fever, and weight loss. In time, inflammation can\ndevelop throughout the body, affecting not only the joints but also the eyes,\nheart, and other functions. Read now\n\nArthritis mutilans: What you need to know Arthritis mutilans is a rare form of\ninflammatory arthritis that causes severe inflammation and damage to bone\ntissue in the joints. It can develop from rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic\narthritis. Bone tissue is destroyed, leading to deformation and loss of\nfunctionality. Early treatment may slow the progression. 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288,559	How To Win at Scrabble	To win at Scrabble, play as many words as you can on premium squares, like double letter or triple word scores, to boost your point count. Additionally, try adding an “S” to a high-scoring word already on the board to maximize your score. You can also look for opportunities to make compound words, like adding “air” to “ball,” to get the combined point total of both words. If you end up with hard to use tiles, such as “Q,” “J,” or “Z,” try forming high-scoring words, like “qat,” “jeu,” and “zee,” to maximize your chance of winning.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20210506220233/http://www.scrabble.org.au/strategy/strategy.htm", "http://web.archive.org/web/20200510232817/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/games/10403402/Top-Scrabble-tips-revealed-so-you-never-have-to-lose-again.html" ]	train	693	[ { "original_url": "http://www.scrabble.org.au/strategy/strategy.htm", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210506220233/http://www.scrabble.org.au/strategy/strategy.htm", "parsed_text": { "title": "Strategy", "passages": [ "Strategy is the formulation of a plan implemented by employing appropriate tactics. As in chess, the scope of Scrabble strategy includes the opening moves, the mid-game phase and the endgame.", "There is an adage in Scrabble that says “the player going first will win 54% of the time - all other things being equal”. Going first allows you to control the board - you determine whether your move will be horizontal or vertical , expose a premium square or a double word file, close or open the board.", "I actually start my first move vertically - but I rarely find an opponent who does the same. Since we are used to reading in a linear fashion it is slightly disconcerting to deal with a column of letters first up. On the other hand it is easier to find eight-letter words horizontally. The British Champion Allan Simmons once suggested you should alternate the direction of your opening move depending on the quality of your opponent and the structure of the word.", "As a rule, yes, avoid giving your opponent an easy 50 or 60 points. However, if you yourself hold two power tiles (like the Z and the J) and a couple of O’s you might consider exposing a Double Letter Square as a set-up play.", "Look at the board situation below. Say you wanted to start the game with the word MONEY. You could play it starting with the M on the centre square and the Y on the Double Letter Square at H12 or 12D. Seems safe enough, doesn't it? But what about words extending to the Triple Word Square like MONEYBAG, MONEYMAN, MONEYMEN or the unusual MONEYERS?", "The MONEY example shows how some common words can have surprise extensions to a Triple Word Square. In fact, just about wherever you play the word it can be extended to a triple word square (MONEYBAGS, MONEYMAKER, MONEYMAKING, MONEYLENDERS, NONMONEY, COMMONEY and BALDMONEY).", "Other examples of what the French call Benjamins are DIS-QUIET, SUB-ZONES and CON-JOINS. A knowledge of these surprise extensions will help you to develop your skills in \"three-upmanship\".", "A five-letter opening word can provide an opportunity for a bonus linking two Double Word Squares and receiving quadrupled points. The aggressive player will happily open up a double-double lane confident he will have the tiles to go there next time. If it means turning over more tiles and improving your rack balance don’t be too chary of the double-double on your opening move.", "In the North American tournament scene in the 70’s and 80’s tile turnover was almost a holy cannon of play. The argument ran “Turning over more tiles gets me closer to the blanks and esses.” True, but playing away TRAIN on your first move (leaving V-E) may be less advisable than turning over no tiles, dumping the V and retaining the promising R-E-T-I-N-A. Finally picking up an S is not much good if you only have a \"bunch of junk\" to go with it. However, in recent years experts (and computer simulations) have recognised the competing claims of rack control and tile turnover. It all depends on what’s on your rack.", "Do I have a bonus? No. Can I set up an unusual hook my opponent may not know? No. Do I go for tile turnover or rack control here? Tile turnover. Can I set up a Double Letter Square for one of my \"power tiles\"? No My choices of word are x y or z. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each move?", "At expert level this is rare. If you have a fruitful Non-go (a promising combination which doesn't quite make a bonus) on your rack it is better to dump tiles than pass. Otherwise your opponent will simply use the occasion to exchange letters and improve his rack and you have lost the opening momentum. Against an unwary opponent you might take a punt and play a plausible-sounding non-go like MALTIES knowing that if it is challenged off there are 38 eight- letter words formable from this combination should your opponent be foolish enough to give you any one of the fourteen add-on letters.", "We saw that the player going first wins 54% of the time. What about if I am replying to the opening move?", "The good news is that the player going second is more likely to play the first bonus of the game (since he has eight- letter possibilities as well).", "Strategically, the player replying will probably be obliged to open up DWS lanes or the files leading to a TWS. If you must leave floaters or open squares (like the hot DLS four squares away from a TWS) try and make an awkward tile like a V or a C rather than an R or T, a U or I instead of an E A or O.", "To test your skills try the Opening Practice Session and see how the experts might deal with some typical opening racks.", "After the first two or three moves the board has generally defined itself and player have a feel whether it’s going to be a \"nip and tuck\" type of game with a ladder of tiles blocking one side or a wide open game with plenty of \"floaters\" and scoring opportunities. Both players are hunting for that first bonus word and when it comes it generally dictates strategy into the mid-game with the player behind trying to score and/or balance his rack before the opponent lands another bonus - like two boxers waiting to score a knockdown early in the contest.", "As in chess, mid-game strategy is more intuitive, less scientific than the endgame. Good players often manage the board and direct the traffic of the tiles to their own advantage. Robert Felt and Joel Sherman are the best players I’ve seen at doing this - they have an uncanny instinct for which part of the board their opponents are likely to go. On the other hand, when you're playing less talented players openings will often just pop up everywhere. Later on we will look at board management and the techniques of closing and opening boards, making set-ups, feinting and shepherding.", "If your opponent is stronger than you (both in word knowledge and strategic skill) play a tight game. If you are the stronger player try and keep the board open to take advantage of your superior word knowledge and bonus power.", "Avoid exposing double-double lanes or triple-triple files - unless you are 150 or more behind and desperate or your great tiles allow you to play aggressively.", "If you play into a triple word file try and place an awkward letter there - a V or a Y - rather than flexible letters like R, N or T so as to minimise the nine-timer.", "Try to interpret the intention of your opponent’s moves. For example, playing away a single tile may mean he is close to a bonus play, if he makes a low-scoring word with an S it may mean he has another one or opening up a TLS next to an I could mean he has the X or the Q.", "Watch out for open premium word squares (particularly spots for the J, Q, X, and Z going both ways across a Triple Letter Square.)", "When you are behind try and open diversion spots and feints - say a TWS to take attention away from the last available bonus lane.", "If you need a bonus play to catch up make sure you keep two or three spots available for your word when you get it.", "Define the hot spots for each board situation - areas of the board which yield you (or your opponent) a high or decisive score.", "Identify the hot tiles (on the board or still to be played) such as Q X J or Z, a blank or the last E - which may decide the outcome of the game.", "Force your opponent to play a bonus word in a position which gives you counterplay. For example, you might block one of two free bonus lanes obliging your opponent to use Row 14 thus enabling you to sextuple your Z from H12 down to the TWS at H15.", "Look for set-up plays Use set-ups to give yourself a hook for a bonus, extend to a TWS, optimise the value of a high-scoring tile or (in the endgame) to extend your winning margin", "Remember to minimise your opponent’s scoring opportunities and maximise your own. Very often your opponent will score well off a tile \"Because you put it there\".", "Play the tournament - not the game. Often players will lose interest in a game when well behind when they should be optimising spread in events where the final places are determined by total margins.", "Play the game - not the opponent. Players often forget tactical considerations when playing an ostensibly stronger or weaker player.", "Never give up. Even desperate situations can turn around dramatically. There was never a more desperate situation than the famous fourth game of the final of the 1993 World Scrabble® Championships played in the Plaza Hotel , New York between Englishman Mark Nyman and Canadian Joel Wapnick. Trailing by 2 games to 1 in the best of five series Mark clawed his way back from 181/355 down to win by nine points. He then went on to clinch the title in the fifth game." ] }, "parsed_md": "Strategy\n\n\|\n\n\| S_1\| C_3\| R_1\| A_1\| B_3\| B_3\| L_1\| E_1 \n---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \n \n\| A_1\| U_1\| S_1\| T_1\| R_1\| A_1\| L_1\|\n\nI_1\n\n\| A_1 \n---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \n \n# 1\\. Strategy\n\nThe first prerequisite for mastery in Scrabble is a fundamental grasp of\nstrategy.\n\n#### What is strategy?\n\nStrategy is the formulation of a plan implemented by employing appropriate\ntactics. As in chess, the scope of Scrabble strategy includes the opening\nmoves, the mid-game phase and the endgame.\n\n#### The Opening Move\n\n##### Is going first an advantage?\n\nThere is an adage in Scrabble that says “the player going first will win 54%\nof the time - all other things being equal”. Going first allows you to control\nthe board - you determine whether your move will be horizontal or vertical ,\nexpose a premium square or a double word file, close or open the board.\n\n##### Should you play the opening move horizontally or vertically?\n\nI actually start my first move vertically - but I rarely find an opponent who\ndoes the same. Since we are used to reading in a linear fashion it is slightly\ndisconcerting to deal with a column of letters first up. On the other hand it\nis easier to find eight-letter words horizontally. The British Champion Allan\nSimmons once suggested you should alternate the direction of your opening move\ndepending on the quality of your opponent and the structure of the word.\n\n##### Should you always avoid exposing the Double Letter Squares around the\ncentre square?\n\nAs a rule, yes, avoid giving your opponent an easy 50 or 60 points. However,\nif you yourself hold two power tiles (like the Z and the J) and a couple of\nO’s you might consider exposing a Double Letter Square as a set-up play.\n\n##### Extensions to the Triple Word Squares after the opening move\n\nLook at the board situation below. Say you wanted to start the game with the\nword MONEY. You could play it starting with the M on the centre square and the\nY on the Double Letter Square at H12 or 12D. Seems safe enough, doesn't it?\nBut what about words extending to the Triple Word Square like MONEYBAG,\nMONEYMAN, MONEYMEN or the unusual MONEYERS?\n\nThe MONEY example shows how some common words can have surprise extensions to\na Triple Word Square. In fact, just about wherever you play the word it can be\nextended to a triple word square (MONEYBAGS, MONEYMAKER, MONEYMAKING,\nMONEYLENDERS, NONMONEY, COMMONEY and BALDMONEY).\n\nWith this rack maybe you'd be better off getting rid of your MONEY problems by\nplaying YEOMAN instead!\n\nOther examples of what the French call Benjamins are DIS-QUIET, SUB-ZONES and\nCON-JOINS. A knowledge of these surprise extensions will help you to develop\nyour skills in \"three-upmanship\".\n\n##### Should you ever open a Double-Double lane?\n\nA five-letter opening word can provide an opportunity for a bonus linking two\nDouble Word Squares and receiving quadrupled points. The aggressive player\nwill happily open up a double-double lane confident he will have the tiles to\ngo there next time. If it means turning over more tiles and improving your\nrack balance don’t be too chary of the double-double on your opening move.\n\n##### Should I go for tile turnover or rack control in the opening move?\n\nIn the North American tournament scene in the 70’s and 80’s tile turnover was\nalmost a holy cannon of play. The argument ran “Turning over more tiles gets\nme closer to the blanks and esses.” True, but playing away TRAIN on your first\nmove (leaving V-E) may be less advisable than turning over no tiles, dumping\nthe V and retaining the promising R-E-T-I-N-A. Finally picking up an S is not\nmuch good if you only have a \"bunch of junk\" to go with it. However, in recent\nyears experts (and computer simulations) have recognised the competing claims\nof rack control and tile turnover. It all depends on what’s on your rack.\n\n##### Following a decision tree\n\nI find it helpful to approach my opening rack with a sequence of specific\nquestions:\n\nDo I have a bonus? No. Can I set up an unusual hook my opponent may not know?\nNo. Do I go for tile turnover or rack control here? Tile turnover. Can I set\nup a Double Letter Square for one of my \"power tiles\"? No My choices of word\nare x y or z. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each move?\n\n##### Should I ever pass or play a phoney hoping my opponent will give me a\nletter for an eight?\n\nAt expert level this is rare. If you have a fruitful Non-go (a promising\ncombination which doesn't quite make a bonus) on your rack it is better to\ndump tiles than pass. Otherwise your opponent will simply use the occasion to\nexchange letters and improve his rack and you have lost the opening momentum.\nAgainst an unwary opponent you might take a punt and play a plausible-sounding\nnon-go like MALTIES knowing that if it is challenged off there are 38 eight-\nletter words formable from this combination should your opponent be foolish\nenough to give you any one of the fourteen add-on letters.\n\n##### Replying to the opening move\n\nWe saw that the player going first wins 54% of the time. What about if I am\nreplying to the opening move?\n\nThe good news is that the player going second is more likely to play the first\nbonus of the game (since he has eight- letter possibilities as well).\n\nStrategically, the player replying will probably be obliged to open up DWS\nlanes or the files leading to a TWS. If you must leave floaters or open\nsquares (like the hot DLS four squares away from a TWS) try and make an\nawkward tile like a V or a C rather than an R or T, a U or I instead of an E A\nor O.\n\nTo test your skills try the Opening Practice Session and see how the experts\nmight deal with some typical opening racks.\n\n#### Middle Game\n\nAfter the first two or three moves the board has generally defined itself and\nplayer have a feel whether it’s going to be a \"nip and tuck\" type of game with\na ladder of tiles blocking one side or a wide open game with plenty of\n\"floaters\" and scoring opportunities. Both players are hunting for that first\nbonus word and when it comes it generally dictates strategy into the mid-game\nwith the player behind trying to score and/or balance his rack before the\nopponent lands another bonus - like two boxers waiting to score a knockdown\nearly in the contest.\n\nAs in chess, mid-game strategy is more intuitive, less scientific than the\nendgame. Good players often manage the board and direct the traffic of the\ntiles to their own advantage. Robert Felt and Joel Sherman are the best\nplayers I’ve seen at doing this - they have an uncanny instinct for which part\nof the board their opponents are likely to go. On the other hand, when you're\nplaying less talented players openings will often just pop up everywhere.\nLater on we will look at board management and the techniques of closing and\nopening boards, making set-ups, feinting and shepherding.\n\nIn the meantime take a look at some typical mid-game situations and see how\nyou would handle them.\n\n### 20 Tactical Tips\n\n 1. When you are well behind open up the board, if you are well ahead keep it closed.\n 2. If you have a good rack play more aggressively; if you have a poor one, play defensively.\n 3. If your opponent is stronger than you (both in word knowledge and strategic skill) play a tight game. If you are the stronger player try and keep the board open to take advantage of your superior word knowledge and bonus power.\n 4. Take out floaters if you are ahead; create floating letters if you are behind.\n 5. Avoid exposing double-double lanes or triple-triple files - unless you are 150 or more behind and desperate or your great tiles allow you to play aggressively.\n 6. If you play into a triple word file try and place an awkward letter there - a V or a Y - rather than flexible letters like R, N or T so as to minimise the nine-timer.\n 7. Try to interpret the intention of your opponent’s moves. For example, playing away a single tile may mean he is close to a bonus play, if he makes a low-scoring word with an S it may mean he has another one or opening up a TLS next to an I could mean he has the X or the Q.\n 8. Play the board not the rack - don’t go chasing bonuses and forget the state of the game.\n 9. Watch out for open premium word squares (particularly spots for the J, Q, X, and Z going both ways across a Triple Letter Square.)\n 10. When you are behind try and open diversion spots and feints - say a TWS to take attention away from the last available bonus lane.\n 11. If you need a bonus play to catch up make sure you keep two or three spots available for your word when you get it.\n 12. Define the hot spots for each board situation - areas of the board which yield you (or your opponent) a high or decisive score.\n 13. Identify the hot tiles (on the board or still to be played) such as Q X J or Z, a blank or the last E - which may decide the outcome of the game.\n 14. Force your opponent to play a bonus word in a position which gives you counterplay. For example, you might block one of two free bonus lanes obliging your opponent to use Row 14 thus enabling you to sextuple your Z from H12 down to the TWS at H15.\n 15. If your opponent opens up a TWS file and you can’t use it effectively, consider opening another.\n 16. Look for set-up plays Use set-ups to give yourself a hook for a bonus, extend to a TWS, optimise the value of a high-scoring tile or (in the endgame) to extend your winning margin\n 17. Remember to minimise your opponent’s scoring opportunities and maximise your own. Very often your opponent will score well off a tile \"Because you put it there\".\n 18. Play the tournament - not the game. Often players will lose interest in a game when well behind when they should be optimising spread in events where the final places are determined by total margins.\n 19. Play the game - not the opponent. Players often forget tactical considerations when playing an ostensibly stronger or weaker player.\n 20. Never give up. Even desperate situations can turn around dramatically. There was never a more desperate situation than the famous fourth game of the final of the 1993 World Scrabble® Championships played in the Plaza Hotel , New York between Englishman Mark Nyman and Canadian Joel Wapnick. Trailing by 2 games to 1 in the best of five series Mark clawed his way back from 181/355 down to win by nine points. He then went on to clinch the title in the fifth game.\n\nNext: Counting Skills\n\nBack to Strategy Index \n \n--- \n \n\| Australian Scrabble^® Players Association (ASPA) \n--- \n© Copyright 2001-05\| www.scrabble.org.au info@scrabble.org.au\| Last Updated:\n31 Mar 2005\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.telegraph.co.uk/games/10403402/Top-Scrabble-tips-revealed-so-you-never-have-to-lose-again.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200510232817/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/games/10403402/Top-Scrabble-tips-revealed-so-you-never-have-to-lose-again.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Top Scrabble tips revealed so you never have to lose again", "passages": [ "It is the cause of many a family row, and defeat by a smug relative can leave even the most uncompetitive Scrabble player smarting.", "So the disclosure of a long list of tips for winning will bring relief to more than a few who have been badly beaten at the popular board game.", "Barry Grossman, one of the UK's top Scrabble players, has shared some of his best tricks, including how to play a “Benjamin”, the importance of the suffix “ish”, and remembering that some four letter words have no vowels.", "In his new book, 101 Ways to Win at Scrabble, the former Countdown winner spells out the secrets to a successful performance, some of which are sure to prompt protests from one’s opponents.", "Deploying an ‘x’ with a vowel can bring an easy high score, he notes, adding that ax, ex, ox, xi and xu are all legitimate words.", "If you manage to place the ‘x’ on a double- or triple-letter score tile, your opponents will be left trailing, he adds.", "While attempts to spell out a person’s name are generally met with cries of foul play, Grossman points out that some are valid words.", "“Barry”, meaning a blunder, “danny”, meaning a hand, “gloria”, meaning a halo and “laura”, meaning a type of monastery are among his examples.", "A “Benjamin”, meanwhile, is a crafty three-letter extension to the front of a five-letter word. So brick becomes “airbrick” and jumps becomes “outjumps”.", "Appending “ish” to the end of existing words can also yield a bumper score, Grossman says, citing “childish”, “warmish” and even “pixyish” among his examples.", "There are few four-letter words with no vowels, but remembering those that do exist will stand you in good stead, he suggests.", "Other words likely to arouse suspicion – or awe – among one’s opponents include those that involve combinations of letters one would not have thought possible to place side by side.", "Remembering that an “epopoeia” is an epic poem, a “pschent” is an ancient Egyptian crown and “tchick” is to make a clicking noise will stand you in good stead, Grossman says.", "Allan Simmons, a finalist at this year’s National Scrabble Championship final next Sunday, also shared some tips on how to win big.", "He said: “Build up an awareness of hooks [single-letter extensions] of words as they are played on the board so that, if you get the appropriate letters, the possibilities will be fresh in your mind to take advantage of those scoring spots.", "“Don't avoid playing your best move because you are worried about what your opponent might be able to score off it.", "“If you are scoring well and paying attention to the balance of letters left on your rack then it will serve you well not to be too defensive.”", "Earlier this year, the Duchess of Cambridge admitted she and the Duke of Cambridge were among those who squabble over Scrabble and are so competitive they rarely finish a game before one of them upsets the board in a huff.", ":: Using a three-letter word is a great way to use the high-scoring tiles, especially by getting the power tile on a double or triple letter square.", ":: Play a “Benjamin”, a three-letter extension to the front of a five-letter word. So brick becomes “airbrick” and jumps becomes “outjumps”.", ":: Deploy your ‘s’ carefully – along with ‘e’, ‘s’ is the joint best letter in the set and there are just four of them.", ":: Use mnemonics to help you remember tricky words. “Euoi” can be recalled by thinking of Excessive Units Of Intoxication, while “jiao” can be called to mind by reciting “John Is Always Out.”" ] }, "parsed_md": "Top Scrabble tips revealed so you never have to lose again - Telegraph\n\nAccessibility links\n\n * Skip to article\n * Skip to navigation\n\nTelegraph.co.uk\n\nSaturday 04 April 2020\n\n * Home\n * Video\n * News\n * World\n * Sport\n * Business\n * Money\n * Comment\n * Culture\n * Travel\n * Life\n * Women\n * Fashion\n * Luxury\n * Tech\n * Film\n\nAdvertisement\n\n 1. Home»\n 2. Games\n\n# Top Scrabble tips revealed so you never have to lose again\n\n## Barry Grossman, one of the UK's best Scrabble players, spells out some of\nhis best tricks\n\nScrabble. It's all about knowing the sneaky words.\n\nBy Rosa Silverman\n\n7:12PM BST 24 Oct 2013\n\nFollow\n\nIt is the cause of many a family row, and defeat by a smug relative can leave\neven the most uncompetitive Scrabble player smarting.\n\nSo the disclosure of a long list of tips for winning will bring relief to more\nthan a few who have been badly beaten at the popular board game.\n\nBarry Grossman, one of the UK's top Scrabble players, has shared some of his\nbest tricks, including how to play a “Benjamin”, the importance of the suffix\n“ish”, and remembering that some four letter words have no vowels.\n\nIn his new book, 101 Ways to Win at Scrabble, the former Countdown winner\nspells out the secrets to a successful performance, some of which are sure to\nprompt protests from one’s opponents.\n\nDeploying an ‘x’ with a vowel can bring an easy high score, he notes, adding\nthat ax, ex, ox, xi and xu are all legitimate words.\n\n## Related Articles\n\n * Call for controversial word score changes in Scrabble\n\n15 Jan 2013\n\n * Scrabble lovers could have the last word\n\n16 Jan 2013\n\n * The real rules for Monopoly - and a host of other board games...\n\n02 Jun 2013\n\n * Euoi! I’ve been well and truly Scrabbled\n\n04 Nov 2013\n\n * Scrabble essentials: two-letter words\n\n04 Nov 2013\n\nIf you manage to place the ‘x’ on a double- or triple-letter score tile, your\nopponents will be left trailing, he adds.\n\nWhile attempts to spell out a person’s name are generally met with cries of\nfoul play, Grossman points out that some are valid words.\n\n“Barry”, meaning a blunder, “danny”, meaning a hand, “gloria”, meaning a halo\nand “laura”, meaning a type of monastery are among his examples.\n\nA “Benjamin”, meanwhile, is a crafty three-letter extension to the front of a\nfive-letter word. So brick becomes “airbrick” and jumps becomes “outjumps”.\n\nAppending “ish” to the end of existing words can also yield a bumper score,\nGrossman says, citing “childish”, “warmish” and even “pixyish” among his\nexamples.\n\nThere are few four-letter words with no vowels, but remembering those that do\nexist will stand you in good stead, he suggests.\n\n“Brrr,”, “grrl,” “pfft” and “psst” all count, he insists, even if using them\nsparks outrage around the Scrabble table.\n\nOther words likely to arouse suspicion – or awe – among one’s opponents\ninclude those that involve combinations of letters one would not have thought\npossible to place side by side.\n\nRemembering that an “epopoeia” is an epic poem, a “pschent” is an ancient\nEgyptian crown and “tchick” is to make a clicking noise will stand you in good\nstead, Grossman says.\n\nAmerican spellings are also valid, so playing “color” or “traveled” can widen\nyour options, his book suggests.\n\nSticking prefixes on to existing words is another American trick, yielding\n“anticold”, “antiriot”, “cowrite” and “codrive,” for instance.\n\nAllan Simmons, a finalist at this year’s National Scrabble Championship final\nnext Sunday, also shared some tips on how to win big.\n\nHe said: “Build up an awareness of hooks [single-letter extensions] of words\nas they are played on the board so that, if you get the appropriate letters,\nthe possibilities will be fresh in your mind to take advantage of those\nscoring spots.\n\n“Don't avoid playing your best move because you are worried about what your\nopponent might be able to score off it.\n\n“If you are scoring well and paying attention to the balance of letters left\non your rack then it will serve you well not to be too defensive.”\n\nEarlier this year, the Duchess of Cambridge admitted she and the Duke of\nCambridge were among those who squabble over Scrabble and are so competitive\nthey rarely finish a game before one of them upsets the board in a huff.\n\nTop Scrabble tips from Barry Grossman\n\n:: Using a three-letter word is a great way to use the high-scoring tiles,\nespecially by getting the power tile on a double or triple letter square.\n\n:: Play a “Benjamin”, a three-letter extension to the front of a five-letter\nword. So brick becomes “airbrick” and jumps becomes “outjumps”.\n\n:: Deploy your ‘s’ carefully – along with ‘e’, ‘s’ is the joint best letter in\nthe set and there are just four of them.\n\n:: Use mnemonics to help you remember tricky words. “Euoi” can be recalled by\nthinking of Excessive Units Of Intoxication, while “jiao” can be called to\nmind by reciting “John Is Always Out.”\n\n:: Sometimes changing letters is unavoidable, and if you do so, the rack might\njust sort itself out.\n\nCollins Little Book of 101 Ways to Win at Scrabble\n\nby Barry Grossman\n\n£5.99 at Telegraph Books.\n\n## Games\n\n * ### News »\n\n * ### How about that? »\n\n * ### UK News »\n\n * ### Mobile »\n\n * ### Rosa Silverman »\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nBack to top\n\n * HOME\n * News\n * World News\n * Obituaries\n\n * Travel\n\n * Health\n * Jobs\n\n * Sport\n * Football\n * Cricket\n * Fantasy Football\n\n * Culture\n\n * Motoring\n * Dating\n\n * Finance\n * Personal Finance\n * Economics\n * Markets\n\n * Fashion\n\n * Property\n * Puzzles\n\n * Comment\n * My Telegraph\n * Letters\n * Columnists\n\n * Technology\n\n * Gardening\n * Telegraph Shop\n\n * Contact us\n * Privacy and Cookies\n * Guidelines\n * Advertising\n\n * Tickets\n\n * Announcements\n * Reader Prints\n\n * Follow Us\n * Apps\n * Epaper\n * Expat\n\n * Promotions\n * Subscriber\n * Syndication\n\n© Copyright of Telegraph Media Group Limited 2020\n\nTerms and Conditions\n\nToday's News\n\nArchive\n\nStyle Book\n\nWeather Forecast\n\n" } ]
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1,811,913	How To Treat a Severe Sunburn	To treat a severe sunburn, start by gently washing the area with mild soap and cool, but not cold, water. After it is clean, apply a cold compress or a towel dipped in cold water to the area for 10-15 minutes several times a day. You can also apply some aloe vera gel to the burn to relieve the pain and help it heal faster. Make sure to stay out of the sun while your burn is healing and take over-the-counter pain reliever if it is very painful. If your burn has blisters or is not healing well, consult your doctor.	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Prolonged sun exposure can cause blistering (a second-degree burn). Sunburn never causes a third-degree burn or scarring.", "Ibuprofen for Pain: For pain relief, begin taking ibuprofen (e.g. Advil, Motrin) as soon as possible. Adult dosage is 400 mg every 6 hours. If anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen are begun within 6 hours of sun exposure and continued for 2 days, they can greatly reduce your discomfort. If you can't take ibuprofen, use acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) instead.", "* Do not take ibuprofen if you have stomach problems, kidney disease, are pregnant, or have been told by your doctor to avoid this type of anti-inflammatory drug. Do not take ibuprofen for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor.\n* Do not take acetaminophen if you have liver disease.\n* Read the package instructions thoroughly on all medications that you take.\nSteroid Cream: Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream ASAP and then three times a day. If used early and continued for 2 days, it may reduce swelling and pain. If you don't have any, use a moisturizing cream until you can get some. Read the package instructions thoroughly on all medications that you use.", "Cool Baths: Apply cool compresses to the burned area several times a day to reduce pain and burning. For larger sunburns, give cool baths for 10 minutes (caution: avoid any chill). Add 2 oz. baking soda per tub. Avoid soap on the sunburn.", "Extra Fluids: Drink extra water on the first day to replace the fluids lost into the sunburn and to prevent dehydration and dizziness.", "* For broken blisters, trim off the dead skin with a fine scissors. (Reason: these hidden pockets can become a breeding ground for infection.)\n* Apply antibiotic ointment (e.g. Bacitracin) to the raw skin under broken blisters. Reapply twice daily for 3 days.\n* Caution: leave intact blisters alone. (Reason: the intact blister protects the skin and allows it to heal.)\nExpected Course: Pain usually stops after 2 or 3 days. Skin flaking and peeling usually occur 5-7 days after the sunburn.", "Prevention - Reduce Sun Exposure: Try to avoid all sun exposure between 10 am and 3 pm. When you are outdoors, use a hat with a wide brim and cotton clothing with long sleeves.", "* Apply sunscreen to areas that can't be protected by clothing. Generally, an adult needs about 1 oz of sunscreen lotion to cover the entire body.\n* You should reapply the sunscreen every 2-4 hours. You should also reapply after swimming, exercising, or sweating.\n* A sunscreen with a rating of SPF 15 to 30 should be used. Sunscreens with ratings higher than 30 provide minimal additional protection.\n* Sunscreens help prevent sunburn, but do not completely prevent skin damage. Thus, sun exposure can still increase your risk of skin aging and skin cancer.\nVitamins C and E: Vitamins C and E have anti-oxidant properties, which means they help prevent sun damage to cells in your skin. Taking vitamins C and E by mouth may partially reduce the sunburn reaction.", "* The adult dosage of vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 2 grams by mouth once a day.\n* Adult dosage of vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol): 1000 IU by mouth once a day.\n* Caution: Prevention is the key. Remember to reduce sun exposure and use sunscreens.\n* Read the package instructions thoroughly on all medications that you take.\nCall Your Doctor If:", "* Pain becomes severe\n* Pain does not improve after 3 days\n* Sunburn looks infected\n* You become worse or develop any of the \"Call Your Doctor\" symptoms.\n^Back to Top", "Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information." ] }, "parsed_md": "Sunburn\n\n# SUNBURN\n\n### Main Symptoms\n\n * Red, painful skin following sun exposure\n\n### General Information\n\n * Most sunburn is a first-degree burn that turns the skin pink or red. Prolonged sun exposure can cause blistering (a second-degree burn). Sunburn never causes a third-degree burn or scarring.\n * The pain and swelling starts at 4 hours, peaks at 24 hours, and improves after 48 hours.\n * Long-term sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer and causes aging of the skin.\n\n### See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If\n\n * Chemical or thermal burn, see BURNS\n\n## WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR SUNBURN\n\n### Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance) If:\n\n * Passed out\n * Difficult to awaken or acting confused\n * Very weak (unable to stand)\n\n### Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If:\n\n * You feel weak or very sick\n * Blisters are present on face\n * Large blister is present (more than 1⁄2 inch wide)\n * Unable to look at lights because of eye pain\n * Extremely painful sunburn\n * Looks infected (e.g., draining pus, red streaks, increasing tenderness after day 2)\n\n### Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm) If:\n\n * You think you need to be seen\n * Many smallblisters are present\n\n### Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If:\n\n * You have other questions or concerns\n\n### Self Care at Home If:\n\n * Mild sunburn (all triage questions negative)\n * Sunscreen and protection from the sun, questions about\n\n^Back to Top\n\n## HOME CARE ADVICE FOR MILD SUNBURN\n\n 1. Ibuprofen for Pain: For pain relief, begin taking ibuprofen (e.g. Advil, Motrin) as soon as possible. Adult dosage is 400 mg every 6 hours. If anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen are begun within 6 hours of sun exposure and continued for 2 days, they can greatly reduce your discomfort. If you can't take ibuprofen, use acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) instead.\n\n * Do not take ibuprofen if you have stomach problems, kidney disease, are pregnant, or have been told by your doctor to avoid this type of anti-inflammatory drug. Do not take ibuprofen for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor.\n * Do not take acetaminophen if you have liver disease.\n * Read the package instructions thoroughly on all medications that you take.\n 2. Steroid Cream: Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream ASAP and then three times a day. If used early and continued for 2 days, it may reduce swelling and pain. If you don't have any, use a moisturizing cream until you can get some. Read the package instructions thoroughly on all medications that you use.\n 3. Cool Baths: Apply cool compresses to the burned area several times a day to reduce pain and burning. For larger sunburns, give cool baths for 10 minutes (caution: avoid any chill). Add 2 oz. baking soda per tub. Avoid soap on the sunburn.\n 4. Extra Fluids: Drink extra water on the first day to replace the fluids lost into the sunburn and to prevent dehydration and dizziness.\n 5. Broken Blisters:\n\n * For broken blisters, trim off the dead skin with a fine scissors. (Reason: these hidden pockets can become a breeding ground for infection.)\n * Apply antibiotic ointment (e.g. Bacitracin) to the raw skin under broken blisters. Reapply twice daily for 3 days.\n * Caution: leave intact blisters alone. (Reason: the intact blister protects the skin and allows it to heal.)\n 6. Expected Course: Pain usually stops after 2 or 3 days. Skin flaking and peeling usually occur 5-7 days after the sunburn.\n 7. Prevention - Reduce Sun Exposure: Try to avoid all sun exposure between 10 am and 3 pm. When you are outdoors, use a hat with a wide brim and cotton clothing with long sleeves.\n 8. Prevention - Use Sunscreen:\n\n * Apply sunscreen to areas that can't be protected by clothing. Generally, an adult needs about 1 oz of sunscreen lotion to cover the entire body.\n * You should reapply the sunscreen every 2-4 hours. You should also reapply after swimming, exercising, or sweating.\n * A sunscreen with a rating of SPF 15 to 30 should be used. Sunscreens with ratings higher than 30 provide minimal additional protection.\n * Sunscreens help prevent sunburn, but do not completely prevent skin damage. Thus, sun exposure can still increase your risk of skin aging and skin cancer.\n 9. Vitamins C and E: Vitamins C and E have anti-oxidant properties, which means they help prevent sun damage to cells in your skin. Taking vitamins C and E by mouth may partially reduce the sunburn reaction.\n\n * The adult dosage of vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 2 grams by mouth once a day.\n * Adult dosage of vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol): 1000 IU by mouth once a day.\n * Caution: Prevention is the key. Remember to reduce sun exposure and use sunscreens.\n * Read the package instructions thoroughly on all medications that you take.\n 10. Call Your Doctor If:\n\n * Pain becomes severe\n * Pain does not improve after 3 days\n * Sunburn looks infected\n * You become worse or develop any of the \"Call Your Doctor\" symptoms.\n\n^Back to Top\n\nDisclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional\nmedical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full\nresponsibility for how you choose to use this information.\n\nAdult HouseCalls Online. 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The full effect to your skin may not appear for 24 hours or longer. Possible symptoms include:", "Symptoms of sunburn are usually temporary. But the damage to skin cells is often permanent, which can have serious long-term effects, including skin cancer. By the time the skin starts to become painful and red, the damage has been done. Pain is worst between 6 to 48 hours after sun exposure.", "Sunburn results when the amount of exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet light source exceeds ability of melanin to protect the skin. Melanin is the skin's protective coloring (pigment). Sunburn in a very light-skinned person may occur in less than 15 minutes of midday sun exposure, while a dark-skinned person may tolerate the same exposure for hours.", "There is no such thing as a \"healthy tan.\" Unprotected sun exposure causes early aging of the skin and skin cancer.", "Skin cancer usually appears in adulthood. But it is caused by sun exposure and sunburns that began as early as childhood.", "People with fair skin are more likely to get sunburn. But even dark and black skin can burn and should be protected.", "The sun's rays are strongest during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sun's rays are also stronger at higher altitudes and lower latitudes (closer to the tropics). Reflection off water, sand, or snow can make the sun's burning rays stronger.", "DO NOT use products that contain benzocaine or lidocaine. These can cause allergy in some persons and make the burn worse.", "If your skin is not blistering, moisturizing cream may be applied to relieve discomfort. DO NOT use butter, petroleum jelly (Vaseline), or other oil-based products. These can block pores so that heat and sweat cannot escape, which can lead to infection. DO NOT pick at or peel away the top part of the blisters.", "Use a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. A broad spectrum sunscreen protects from both UVB and UVA rays.", "Apply a generous amount of sunscreen to fully cover exposed skin. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours or as often as the label says.", "Call a health care provider right away if you have a fever with sunburn. Also call if there are signs of shock, heat exhaustion, dehydration, or other serious reactions. These signs include:", "The provider will perform a physical exam and look at your skin. You may be asked questions about your medical history and current symptoms, including:", "Krakowski AC, Kaplan LA. Exposure to radiation from the sun. In: Auerbach PS, ed. Wilderness Medicine. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2012:chap. 14.", "Lim HW, Hawk JLM. Photodermatologic disorders. In: Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Schaffer JV, eds. Dermatology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 87.", "A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). 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Duplication for commercial use must be authorized in writing by ADAM Health Solutions." ] }, "parsed_md": "Sunburn: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia\n\nSkip navigation\n\nU.S. National Library of Medicine\n\nThe navigation menu has been collapsed.\n\n * Health Topics\n * Drugs & Supplements\n * Videos & Tools\n * About MedlinePlus\n\n * About MedlinePlus\n * Site Map\n * FAQs\n * Contact Us\n\n * Health Topics\n * Drugs & Supplements\n * Videos & Tools\n\nEspañol\n\nYou Are Here:\n\nHome →\n\nMedical Encyclopedia →\n\nSunburn\n\nURL of this page: //www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003227.htm\n\n# Sunburn\n\nA sunburn is reddening of the skin that occurs after you are exposed to the\nsun or other ultraviolet light.\n\n## Considerations\n\nThe first signs of a sunburn may not appear for a few hours. The full effect\nto your skin may not appear for 24 hours or longer. Possible symptoms include:\n\n * Red, tender skin that is warm to the touch\n * Blisters that develop hours to days later\n * Severe reactions (sometimes called sun poisoning), including fever, chills, nausea, or rash\n * Skin peeling on sunburned areas several days after the sunburn\n\nSymptoms of sunburn are usually temporary. But the damage to skin cells is\noften permanent, which can have serious long-term effects, including skin\ncancer. By the time the skin starts to become painful and red, the damage has\nbeen done. Pain is worst between 6 to 48 hours after sun exposure.\n\n## Causes\n\nSunburn results when the amount of exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet\nlight source exceeds ability of melanin to protect the skin. Melanin is the\nskin's protective coloring (pigment). Sunburn in a very light-skinned person\nmay occur in less than 15 minutes of midday sun exposure, while a dark-skinned\nperson may tolerate the same exposure for hours.\n\nKeep in mind:\n\n * There is no such thing as a \"healthy tan.\" Unprotected sun exposure causes early aging of the skin and skin cancer.\n * Sun exposure can cause first and second degree burns.\n * Skin cancer usually appears in adulthood. But it is caused by sun exposure and sunburns that began as early as childhood.\n\nFactors that make sunburn more likely:\n\n * Infants and children are very sensitive to the burning effects of the sun.\n * People with fair skin are more likely to get sunburn. But even dark and black skin can burn and should be protected.\n * The sun's rays are strongest during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sun's rays are also stronger at higher altitudes and lower latitudes (closer to the tropics). Reflection off water, sand, or snow can make the sun's burning rays stronger.\n * Sun lamps can cause severe sunburn.\n * Some medicines (such as the antibiotic doxycycline) can make your skin easier to sunburn.\n * Some medical conditions (such as lupus) can make you more sensitive to the sun.\n\nWatch this video about:Sun’s effect on skin\n\n## Home Care\n\nIf you do get a sunburn:\n\n * Take a cool shower or bath or place clean wet, cool wash cloths on the burn.\n * DO NOT use products that contain benzocaine or lidocaine. These can cause allergy in some persons and make the burn worse.\n * If there are blisters, dry bandages may help prevent infection.\n * If your skin is not blistering, moisturizing cream may be applied to relieve discomfort. DO NOT use butter, petroleum jelly (Vaseline), or other oil-based products. These can block pores so that heat and sweat cannot escape, which can lead to infection. DO NOT pick at or peel away the top part of the blisters.\n * Creams with vitamins C and E may help limit damage to skin cells.\n * Over-the-counter medicines, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, help to relieve pain from sunburn. DO NOT give aspirin to children.\n * Cortisone creams may help reduce the inflammation.\n * Loose cotton clothing should be worn.\n * Drink lots of water.\n\nWays to prevent sunburn include:\n\n * Use a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. A broad spectrum sunscreen protects from both UVB and UVA rays.\n * Apply a generous amount of sunscreen to fully cover exposed skin. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours or as often as the label says.\n * Apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating and even when it is cloudy.\n * Use a lip balm with sunscreen.\n * Wear a hat and other protective clothing. Light-colored clothing reflects the sun most effectively.\n * Stay out of the sun during hours when the sun's rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.\n * Wear sunglasses with UV protection.\n\n## When to Contact a Medical Professional\n\nCall a health care provider right away if you have a fever with sunburn. Also\ncall if there are signs of shock, heat exhaustion, dehydration, or other\nserious reactions. These signs include:\n\n * Feeling faint or dizzy\n * Rapid pulse or rapid breathing\n * Extreme thirst, no urine output, or sunken eyes\n * Pale, clammy, or cool skin\n * Nausea, fever, chills, or rash\n * Your eyes hurt and are sensitive to light\n * Severe, painful blisters\n\n## What to Expect at Your Office Visit\n\nThe provider will perform a physical exam and look at your skin. You may be\nasked questions about your medical history and current symptoms, including:\n\n * When did the sunburn occur?\n * How often do you get sunburn?\n * Do you have blisters?\n * How much of the body was sunburned?\n * What medicines do you take?\n * Do you use a sunblock or sunscreen? What type? How strong?\n * What other symptoms do you have?\n\n## Alternative Names\n\nSolar erythema; Burn from the sun\n\n## Images\n\n * Burns\n * Sun protection\n * Skin cancer, melanoma on the fingernail\n * Skin cancer, close-up of lentigo maligna melanoma\n * Skin cancer, close-up of level III melanoma\n * Skin cancer, close-up of level IV melanoma\n * Skin cancer, melanoma superficial spreading\n * Sunburn\n * Sunburn\n\n## References\n\nKrakowski AC, Kaplan LA. Exposure to radiation from the sun. In: Auerbach PS,\ned. Wilderness Medicine. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2012:chap.\n14.\n\nLim HW, Hawk JLM. Photodermatologic disorders. In: Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL,\nSchaffer JV, eds. Dermatology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders;\n2012:chap 87.\n\n## Update Date 4/14/2015\n\nUpdated by: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease,\nAtlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by\nDavid Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.\n\n## Related MedlinePlus Health Topics\n\n * Sun Exposure\n\nBrowse the Encyclopedia\n\nA.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation\nHealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an\nindependent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of\nquality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this\nimportant distinction for online health information and services. 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A person's risk for melanoma--the most serious form of skin cancer--doubles if he or she has had five or more sunburns.", "Unfortunately, getting sunburned is much more common that it ought to be. In a recent survey conducted in partnership with iVillage, The Skin Cancer Foundation learned that 42 percent of people polled get a sunburn at least once a year.", "Let's look at how sun exposure relates to skin cancer. The two most common nonmelanoma skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), are directly correlated with sun accumulation over many years. Indeed, the most common locations for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma tumors are sun-exposed areas: the face, ears, hands, etc. (However, it is not unheard of for a basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma to appear on a non-sun-exposed area of the body.)", "Melanoma is different. The sun exposure pattern believed to result in melanoma is that of brief, intense exposure - a blistering sunburn - rather than years of tanning. (Some studies now indicate that basal cell carcinoma also may be triggered by this exposure pattern.)", "Other risk factors are also associated with melanoma, such as a family history, skin type and having a large number of sizable moles on the body. Like nonmelanoma skin cancer, melanoma can arise on any area of the body, regardless of whether or not a sunburn occurred in that location.", "Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours.", "Bottom line: When you are at the beach or involved in any outdoor activity, never seek a tan, and ..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Facts about Sunburn and Skin Cancer - SkinCancer.org\n\nSkip to content\n\n * Home\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * Press Room\n * International\n * Stay in Touch: Newsletter Sign-up Twitter Facebook\n * English: En Español\n * Other Languages\n\n##### Made Possible by:\n\n# Skin Cancer Foundation\n\nRecommended Products Store Find a Physician\n\nDonate Now\n\n * expand/collapse Prevention\n\n * expand/collapse Are You at Risk?\n * expand/collapse Teacher Resources\n\n * expand/collapse Rays Awareness: Preventing Skin Cancer Lesson\n * expand/collapse Seal of Recommendation\n * expand/collapse Skin Cancer and Skin of Color\n * expand/collapse Sunburn\n * expand/collapse Sun Protection\n\n * expand/collapse Children\n * expand/collapse Clothing\n * expand/collapse For Your Eyes\n * expand/collapse Prevention Guidelines\n * expand/collapse Shade\n * expand/collapse Sunscreen\n * expand/collapse Window Film\n\n * expand/collapse Window Film: Sun Protection for Your Health and Home\n * expand/collapse Why Use Window Film?\n * expand/collapse Tanning\n * expand/collapse UVA & UVB\n\n# Facts about Sunburn and Skin Cancer\n\nWhat's the harm in sunburn? A person's risk for melanoma--the most serious\nform of skin cancer--doubles if he or she has had five or more sunburns.\n\nUnfortunately, getting sunburned is much more common that it ought to be. In a\nrecent survey conducted in partnership with iVillage, The Skin Cancer\nFoundation learned that 42 percent of people polled get a sunburn at least\nonce a year.\n\nA person's risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had five or more\nsunburns at any age.\n\nLet's look at how sun exposure relates to skin cancer. The two most common\nnonmelanoma skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell\ncarcinoma (SCC), are directly correlated with sun accumulation over many\nyears. Indeed, the most common locations for basal cell carcinoma and squamous\ncell carcinoma tumors are sun-exposed areas: the face, ears, hands, etc.\n(However, it is not unheard of for a basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell\ncarcinoma to appear on a non-sun-exposed area of the body.)\n\nMelanoma is different. The sun exposure pattern believed to result in melanoma\nis that of brief, intense exposure - a blistering sunburn - rather than years\nof tanning. (Some studies now indicate that basal cell carcinoma also may be\ntriggered by this exposure pattern.)\n\nOther risk factors are also associated with melanoma, such as a family\nhistory, skin type and having a large number of sizable moles on the body.\nLike nonmelanoma skin cancer, melanoma can arise on any area of the body,\nregardless of whether or not a sunburn occurred in that location.\n\nThe lesson? Simple: do not burn.\n\nDon't forget our tips:\n\n * Seek the shade, especially between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.\n * Do not burn.\n * Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.\n * Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.\n * Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours.\n * Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.\n * Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.\n * Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.\n * See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.\n\n### Sunburn Articles\n\n * Sunburn\n\nEn Español Sunburn — the skin reddening caused by overexposure to the sun’s\n...\n\n * Five Ways to Treat a Sunburn\n\nGetting a sunburn is a very bad idea. It looks bad, hurts, peels and inflicts\nlong-lasting, ...\n\n * Treating Sunburn in Children\n\nYour baby's skin: soft, sweet-smelling, vulnerable. 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From aloe vera to baking soda, these natural sunburn remedies can help soothe their symptoms.", "We all know the basics of child sun safety: apply sunscreen regularly, cover up with sun-protective clothing, and avoid harsh UV rays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. But despite our best efforts, kids sometimes get sunburned, and the symptoms that follow can be less-than-pleasant. We're talking about painful skin, redness, peeling, and even blistering—yikes! Thankfully, there are ways to ease your child's discomfort and prevent lasting damage. Keep reading to learn about 12 sunburn remedies to try at home.", "When dealing with sunburn, the first step should be cooling down the skin, says Alan Greene, M.D., FAAP. A tepid (but not too cold) bath or shower can do the trick. Don't scrub the skin or use products like bath oils, soap, or bubble bath (they can cause excess dryness). Gently pat yourself dry to prevent irritation, but leave some water on the skin, suggests the American Academy of Dermatology.", "You can also try a cold compress to reduce heat, pain, and swelling. Wrap an ice pack or a bag of frozen veggies in a soft towel and apply to the burn. Never place ice directly on skin, as it can cause more damage. Use the cold compress throughout the day for 10-15 minute intervals.", "Once your skin is cooled, it's time to combat dryness, says Dr. Greene. He recommends using a soothing, alcohol-free moisturizer with vitamin E or aloe. Apply the moisturizer throughout the day to seal the skin's hydration. Hydrocortisone creams can also help if the sunburn is especially painful.", "Aloe vera is one of the best remedies for sunburn. The gel from inside this cactus plant eases discomfort, speeds healing, and moisturizes skin. Either split a plant leaf and apply the sap directly to skin, or buy pure aloe vera gel at your local drugstore. Note that some kids have allergic reactions to aloe, so you might want to avoid using it if you're unsure. You can also test it on a small patch of skin first.", "The sticky stuff's been used as a topical burn salve since Egyptian days. \"Studies suggest it may work better than some antibiotic creams at speeding up healing, reducing infection, and minimizing pain,\" says Kathi Kemper, M.D., author of The Holistic Pediatrician. Skip this remedy for babies younger than 12 months, as accidental ingestion of the honey could put them at risk for developing infant botulism.", "Finely ground oatmeal (sold as colloidal oatmeal in drug stores) works as an anti-inflammatory when mixed with bath water. Make your own by pulverizing a cup of instant or slow-cooking oatmeal in a blender or food processor until it has a smooth, fine consistency. Pour into tepid bath water and soak.", "Wet a washcloth or cotton gauze with this astringent and apply to the skin for 20 minutes. Reapply three or four times a day (or as needed) to minimize pain and itching. You can thank anti-inflammatory tannins for the soothing effects of witch hazel!", "Place a washcloth or cotton gauze soaked in brewed tea—like chamomile, black, or green tea—on the affected area to relieve symptoms. And because tea is all natural, it even works as a home remedy for sunburn on the face.", "Some experts recommend using cold-pressed, organic coconut oil to fight against dryness and irritation. You should only apply coconut oil after the skin cools and blistering goes away, though, because the thick substance can trap heat and worsen symptoms. Once your skin is ready, which may take a few days, liberally apply the coconut oil as a natural sunburn remedy.", "Soaking in bath water mixed with baking soda or cornstarch can relieve inflammation and itching. Alternately, you can mix these ingredients with water to make a paste, then apply it to sunburned skin.", "Acetic acid in vinegar alleviates pain, itching, and inflammation. Pour one cup of apple cider vinegar into tepid bath water and soak. You can also apply vinegar to sunburned skin with a washcloth for 10-15 minutes at a time.", "According to the American Academy of Dermatology, \"a sunburn draws fluid to the skin's surface and away from the rest of the body.\" That's why drinking plenty of liquids is important to prevent dehydration. Also serve fruits and vegetables with high water contents—watermelon, grapefruit, cucumbers, etc.", "Sunburns should go away within three or five days. In addition to the methods outlined above, children should wear loose-fitting clothing, resist popping blisters (this can lead to infection), and stay out of the sun until they're healed. And though many parents prefer natural remedies for sunburn, you might want to give children ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation, as long as they're over 6 months old.", "Contact your pediatrician immediately if your child is under age 1 or if they have blisters, severe pain, lethargy, or a fever higher than 101 degrees.", "MeredithParents.com is part of the Parents Network. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 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From aloe\nvera to baking soda, these natural sunburn remedies can help soothe their\nsymptoms.\n\nBy Belle: University Chancellor\n\nUpdated April 21, 2021\n\nAdvertisement\n\nSave Pin FB\n\nTweet Email Send Text Message Print\n\nWe all know the basics of child sun safety: apply sunscreen regularly, cover\nup with sun-protective clothing, and avoid harsh UV rays between 10 a.m. and 4\np.m. But despite our best efforts, kids sometimes get sunburned, and the\nsymptoms that follow can be less-than-pleasant. We're talking about painful\nskin, redness, peeling, and even blistering—yikes! Thankfully, there are ways\nto ease your child's discomfort and prevent lasting damage. Keep reading to\nlearn about 12 sunburn remedies to try at home.\n\nAn image of a mother putting sunblock on her daughter's face at the beach.\n\nCredit: Getty Images.\n\n### Cool Water\n\nWhen dealing with sunburn, the first step should be cooling down the skin,\nsays Alan Greene, M.D., FAAP. A tepid (but not too cold) bath or shower can do\nthe trick. Don't scrub the skin or use products like bath oils, soap, or\nbubble bath (they can cause excess dryness). Gently pat yourself dry to\nprevent irritation, but leave some water on the skin, suggests the American\nAcademy of Dermatology.\n\n * RELATED: The Best Sunscreens for Kids\n\n### Cold Compress\n\nYou can also try a cold compress to reduce heat, pain, and swelling. Wrap an\nice pack or a bag of frozen veggies in a soft towel and apply to the burn.\nNever place ice directly on skin, as it can cause more damage. Use the cold\ncompress throughout the day for 10-15 minute intervals.\n\n### Moisturizer\n\nOnce your skin is cooled, it's time to combat dryness, says Dr. Greene. He\nrecommends using a soothing, alcohol-free moisturizer with vitamin E or aloe.\nApply the moisturizer throughout the day to seal the skin's hydration.\nHydrocortisone creams can also help if the sunburn is especially painful.\n\n### Aloe Vera\n\nAloe vera is one of the best remedies for sunburn. The gel from inside this\ncactus plant eases discomfort, speeds healing, and moisturizes skin. Either\nsplit a plant leaf and apply the sap directly to skin, or buy pure aloe vera\ngel at your local drugstore. Note that some kids have allergic reactions to\naloe, so you might want to avoid using it if you're unsure. You can also test\nit on a small patch of skin first.\n\n * RELATED: Baby Sunscreen Guide: Sun Protection Safety Tips\n\n### Honey\n\nThe sticky stuff's been used as a topical burn salve since Egyptian days.\n\"Studies suggest it may work better than some antibiotic creams at speeding up\nhealing, reducing infection, and minimizing pain,\" says Kathi Kemper, M.D.,\nauthor of The Holistic Pediatrician. Skip this remedy for babies younger than\n12 months, as accidental ingestion of the honey could put them at risk for\ndeveloping infant botulism.\n\n### Oatmeal Bath\n\nFinely ground oatmeal (sold as colloidal oatmeal in drug stores) works as an\nanti-inflammatory when mixed with bath water. Make your own by pulverizing a\ncup of instant or slow-cooking oatmeal in a blender or food processor until it\nhas a smooth, fine consistency. Pour into tepid bath water and soak.\n\n### Witch Hazel\n\nWet a washcloth or cotton gauze with this astringent and apply to the skin for\n20 minutes. Reapply three or four times a day (or as needed) to minimize pain\nand itching. You can thank anti-inflammatory tannins for the soothing effects\nof witch hazel!\n\n### Tea\n\nPlace a washcloth or cotton gauze soaked in brewed tea—like chamomile, black,\nor green tea—on the affected area to relieve symptoms. And because tea is all\nnatural, it even works as a home remedy for sunburn on the face.\n\n * RELATED: How to Prevent and Treat Sunburned Lips\n\n### Coconut Oil\n\nSome experts recommend using cold-pressed, organic coconut oil to fight\nagainst dryness and irritation. You should only apply coconut oil after the\nskin cools and blistering goes away, though, because the thick substance can\ntrap heat and worsen symptoms. Once your skin is ready, which may take a few\ndays, liberally apply the coconut oil as a natural sunburn remedy.\n\n### Baking Soda or Cornstarch\n\nSoaking in bath water mixed with baking soda or cornstarch can relieve\ninflammation and itching. Alternately, you can mix these ingredients with\nwater to make a paste, then apply it to sunburned skin.\n\n### Vinegar\n\nAcetic acid in vinegar alleviates pain, itching, and inflammation. Pour one\ncup of apple cider vinegar into tepid bath water and soak. You can also apply\nvinegar to sunburned skin with a washcloth for 10-15 minutes at a time.\n\n### Hydration\n\nAccording to the American Academy of Dermatology, \"a sunburn draws fluid to\nthe skin's surface and away from the rest of the body.\" That's why drinking\nplenty of liquids is important to prevent dehydration. Also serve fruits and\nvegetables with high water contents—watermelon, grapefruit, cucumbers, etc.\n\n * RELATED: Why You Shouldn't Give Chemical Sunscreen to Kids\n\n## When to Call the Doctor for Sunburn\n\nSunburns should go away within three or five days. In addition to the methods\noutlined above, children should wear loose-fitting clothing, resist popping\nblisters (this can lead to infection), and stay out of the sun until they're\nhealed. 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They are all designed to decrease inflammation and pain.", "If the patient's case is mild and not life-threatening, the doctor may suggest plenty of fluids, aspirin, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs).", "If the patient's case is severe enough, oral steroid therapy (cortisone-like medications) may be prescribed for several days. Steroid creams placed on the skin show minimal to no benefit for sunburn, but may be helpful for sun rash. Consult a physician.", "If the patient has blistering, steroids may be withheld to avoid an increased risk of infection. If the patient is dehydrated or suffering from heat stress, IV fluids will be given, and the person may be admitted to the hospital. People with very severe cases may be transferred to a hospital burn unit.", "Dehydration in Adults Dehydration occurs when the loss of body fluids (mostly water), exceeds the amount that is taken in. Causes of dehydration include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, di...learn more >>", "Dehydration in Children Dehydration in children can result from not drinking enough liquids, vomiting, diarrhea, or combination of these conditions. Causes of dehydration in children i...learn more >>", "Heat Rash Heat rash (prickly heat) is a red or pink rash caused by plugged sweat glands. Symptoms include welts, hives (urticaria), raised red bumps, or itching. Treatmen...learn more >>" ] }, "parsed_md": "Sunburn (Sun Poisoning) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Sunburn Medical\nTreatment - eMedicineHealth\n\n * Home\n * Topics A-Z\n * Slideshow Pictures\n * Image Gallery\n * Medications\n * Quizzes\n * Medical Dictionary\n\nAbout Us \| Privacy \| Site Map\n\nOctober 20, 2015\n\n * Like Us\n * Follow Us\n\nhome > skin conditions & beauty center > skin conditions & beauty a-z list >\nsunburn article\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\n«Previous\n\n1\n\n...\n\n6\n\n7\n\n8\n\n9\n\n10\n\n...\n\nNext»\n\n(Page 8 of 13)\n\nGlossary\n\n## Sunburn (cont.)\n\n 1. Adult Skin Problems Slideshow Pictures\n 2. Quiz: Can You Identify These Skin Conditions?\n 3. Gallery of Skin Problems and Images Collection\n\n### IN THIS ARTICLE\n\n * Sunburn Overview\n * Sunburn Causes\n * Sunburn Symptoms\n * Sunburn Pictures\n * When to Seek Medical Care\n * Sunburn Diagnosis\n * Sunburn Treatment\n * Sunburn Home Remedies\n * Sunburn Medical Treatment\n * Sunburn Follow-up\n * Sunburn Prevention\n * Important Areas to Cover to Avoid Sunburn\n * Sunburn Prognosis\n * Read more on Sunburn from Healthwise\n * Sunburn Topic Guide\n\n### Sunburn Medical Treatment\n\nPatient Comments Read 2 Comments Share Your Story\n\nThe medical treatment for sunburn is similar to the home remedies. They are\nall designed to decrease inflammation and pain.\n\n * If the patient's case is mild and not life-threatening, the doctor may suggest plenty of fluids, aspirin, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs).\n * Additional topical measures such as cool compresses, Burow's solution soaks, or high-quality moisturizing creams and lotions may be recommended.\n * If the patient's case is severe enough, oral steroid therapy (cortisone-like medications) may be prescribed for several days. Steroid creams placed on the skin show minimal to no benefit for sunburn, but may be helpful for sun rash. Consult a physician.\n * Stronger pain-relieving medication may be prescribed in certain cases.\n * If the patient has blistering, steroids may be withheld to avoid an increased risk of infection. If the patient is dehydrated or suffering from heat stress, IV fluids will be given, and the person may be admitted to the hospital. People with very severe cases may be transferred to a hospital burn unit.\n * Silver sulfadiazine (1% cream, Thermazene) can be used for treatment of sunburn. Do not use on the face.\n\nMedically Reviewed by a Doctor on 7/15/2014\n\nMedical Author:\n\nJohn P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP\n\nMedical Editor:\n\nMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor\n\nNext Page:\n\nSunburn Follow-up»\n\n«Previous\n\n1\n\n...\n\n6\n\n7\n\n8\n\n9\n\n10\n\n...\n\nNext»\n\n(Page 8 of 13)\n\nGlossary\n\nSunburn Topic Guide\n\n##### YOU MAY ALSO LIKE\n\nVIEW\n\nSun-Damaged Skin Pictures\n\n## Must Read Articles Related to Sunburn\n\nDehydration in Adults Dehydration occurs when the loss of body fluids (mostly\nwater), exceeds the amount that is taken in. Causes of dehydration include\nfever, vomiting, diarrhea, di...learn more >>\n\nDehydration in Children Dehydration in children can result from not drinking\nenough liquids, vomiting, diarrhea, or combination of these conditions. Causes\nof dehydration in children i...learn more >>\n\nHeat Rash Heat rash (prickly heat) is a red or pink rash caused by plugged\nsweat glands. Symptoms include welts, hives (urticaria), raised red bumps, or\nitching. Treatmen...learn more >>\n\nSee the Entire Sunburn Topic Guide »\n\n## Patient Comments & Reviews\n\n### The eMedicineHealth doctors ask about Sunburn (Sun Poisoning):\n\n## Bad Sunburn - Experience\n\nHave you ever experienced a really bad sunburn? What was it like?\n\nView 3 Comments\n\nShare Your Story\n\n## Sunburn - Treatment\n\nWhat treatment do you use for sunburn relief?\n\nView 2 Comments\n\nShare Your Story \n \n--- \n \nFacebook Twitter Email Print Article\n\n#### From WebMD\n\n##### Skin Problems and Treatments Resources\n\n * The Truth About Baby Eczema\n * Tips to Prevent Stretch Marks\n * Skin Allergies and Drugs\n\n##### Featured Centers\n\n * How to Treat Hives\n * Could Stress Be Making Your MS Worse?\n * Cold or Allergy?\n\n##### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Frequent Constipation?\n * Greater Food Accessibility\n\n# Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape\n\n## Sunburn »\n\nSunburn is an acute cutaneous inflammatory reaction that follows excessive\nexposure of the skin to ultraviolet radiation (UVR).\n\nRead More on Medscape Reference »\n\n## Featured Topics\n\n * MS Slideshow\n * Teeth Wrecking Habits\n * Childhood ADHD Facts\n * Pictures of Psoriasis\n * Adult ADHD Slideshow\n * RA in Pictures\n\n## Topics Related to Sunburn\n\n * Antibiotics\n * Dehydration (Adults)\n * Dehydration in Children\n * Heat Rash\n * Heat Stroke\n * Skin Cancer\n * Skin Rashes in Children\n * Steroids\n * Thermal Burns (Heat or Fire)\n * Vomiting and Nausea\n\n## Skin Conditions & Beauty Topics\n\n * Psoriasis Medications\n * Rash\n * Psoriasis\n * Hives\n * Nail Psoriasis\n\n## Vitamins Related To Sunburn\n\n * Vitamin E\n * Beta-Carotene\n\n# Medical Dictionary\n\n### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Feeding a Growing World\n * Allergy Relief\n * Alzehimer's Worsening?\n\n * IBS-C Symptoms?\n * Exercise & OA Knee Pain\n * Care for Aortic Stenosis?\n\n * Supplement FAQs\n * Managing Diabetes\n * 21 Days: A New Routine\n\n * Knee Pain Relief\n * Managing IBS-C Symptoms\n * Help for Alzheimer's\n\n * Frequent Constipation?\n * Aortic Valve Stenosis?\n * Greater Food Accessibility\n\n \n \n--- \n \nFirst Aid & Emergencies \| Topics A-Z \| Picture Slideshows \| Medications \|\nImage Gallery \| eTools \| Medical Dictionary Definitions About Us \| Privacy \|\nTerms of Use \| Advertising Policy \| Site Map \| Contact Us WebMD \| Medscape\nReference \| Medscape \| MedicineNet \| RxList \| BootsWebMD \| Medscape France \|\nMedscape Germany \n \nAd Choices\n\n©2015 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved. eMedicineHealth does not provide\nmedical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See Additional Information.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.drugs.com/naproxen.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20211019054503/https://www.drugs.com/naproxen.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Naproxen Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings", "passages": [ "Generic name: naproxen (na PROX en) Brand name: Aleve, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan, ...show all 12 brand namesNaprosyn, Anaprox, Anaprox-DS, Naproxen Sodium, Aleve Caplet, Aleve Gelcap, Aleve Easy Open Arthritis Naproxen is also available in combination with other medications under the following brand names: Aleve PM, Aleve-D Sinus and Cold, Treximet, and Vimovo Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs", "Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.", "Naproxen is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps. It can also be used to treat acute pain caused by other conditions not listed in this medication guide.", "The delayed-release or extended-release tablets are slower-acting forms of naproxen that are used only for treating chronic conditions such as arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. These forms will not work fast enough to treat acute pain.", "You should not use naproxen if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug).", "Naproxen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while taking this medicine.", "Get emergency medical help if you have swelling of the face or throat, chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance. Stop taking naproxen and notify your physician if you notice stomach pain, tiredness or weakness, yellow skin or eyes, nausea, vomiting, bloody or black and sticky bowel movements, skin rash, unexplained weight loss or weight gain, or swelling of the hands and feet.", "Naproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.", "Naproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.", "You should not use naproxen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.", "If you are pregnant, you should not take naproxen unless your doctor tells you to. Taking a NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy.", "Naproxen is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.", "Use naproxen exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.", "Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.", "If you change brands, strengths, or forms of this medicine, your dosage needs may change. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the kind of naproxen you are using.", "If a child is using this medicine, tell your doctor if the child has any changes in weight. Doses are based on weight in children, and any changes may affect your child's dose.", "This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using naproxen.", "Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.", "Since naproxen is sometimes used only when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.", "Ask your doctor before taking any other medication for pain, arthritis, fever, or swelling. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin, salicylates, or other medicines similar to naproxen (such as ibuprofen or ketoprofen). Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of this type of medication.", "Ask your doctor before using an antacid, and use only the type your doctor recommends. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb naproxen.", "Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to naproxen: wheezing or trouble breathing; hives; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.", "Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, feeling short of breath.", "liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);", "kidney problems - little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;", "low red blood cells (anemia) - pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating; or", "severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.", "This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.", "Ask your doctor before using naproxen if you take an antidepressant such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline (Zoloft), trazodone, or vilazodone. Taking any of these medicines with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.", "Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you are also using any of the following drugs:", "This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with naproxen, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.", "Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.", "The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. Available for Android and iOS devices.", "Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 11 Oct 2021), Cerner MultumTM (updated 1 Oct 2021), ASHP (updated 14 Oct 2021) and others." ] }, "parsed_md": "Naproxen Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com\n\nSkip to main content\n\nSite navigation\n\nPrint Save\n\n# Naproxen\n\nGeneric name: naproxen (na PROX en) Brand name: Aleve, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax\nPain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan, ...show all 12 brand\nnamesNaprosyn, Anaprox, Anaprox-DS, Naproxen Sodium, Aleve Caplet, Aleve\nGelcap, Aleve Easy Open Arthritis Naproxen is also available in combination\nwith other medications under the following brand names: Aleve PM, Aleve-D\nSinus and Cold, Treximet, and Vimovo Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-\ninflammatory drugs\n\nMedically reviewed by Kaci Durbin, MD. Last updated on Feb 3, 2021.\n\n * Uses\n * Warnings\n * Dosage\n * What to avoid\n * Side effects\n * Interactions\n * FAQ\n\n## What is naproxen?\n\nNaproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by\nreducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.\n\nNaproxen is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as\narthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual\ncramps. It can also be used to treat acute pain caused by other conditions not\nlisted in this medication guide.\n\nThe delayed-release or extended-release tablets are slower-acting forms of\nnaproxen that are used only for treating chronic conditions such as arthritis\nor ankylosing spondylitis. These forms will not work fast enough to treat\nacute pain.\n\n## Warnings\n\nYou should not use naproxen if you have a history of allergic reaction to\naspirin or other NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug).\n\nNaproxen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if\nyou use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Even\npeople without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart\nattack while taking this medicine.\n\nDo not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary\nartery bypass graft, or CABG).\n\nGet emergency medical help if you have swelling of the face or throat, chest\npain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision\nor balance. Stop taking naproxen and notify your physician if you notice\nstomach pain, tiredness or weakness, yellow skin or eyes, nausea, vomiting,\nbloody or black and sticky bowel movements, skin rash, unexplained weight loss\nor weight gain, or swelling of the hands and feet.\n\nNaproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.\nThese conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine,\nespecially in older adults.\n\n## Before taking this medicine\n\nNaproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.\nThese conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine,\nespecially in older adults.\n\nYou should not use naproxen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had\nan asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.\n\nAsk a doctor before giving naproxen to a child younger than 12 years old.\n\nAsk a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you\nhave:\n\n * heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke;\n\n * a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;\n\n * a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;\n\n * asthma;\n\n * liver or kidney disease;\n\n * fluid retention: or\n\n * if you take aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke.\n\nIf you are pregnant, you should not take naproxen unless your doctor tells you\nto. Taking a NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious\nheart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with\nyour pregnancy.\n\nIt may not be safe to breastfeed while using naproxen. Ask your doctor about\nany risk.\n\nNaproxen is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old. Do not\ngive this medicine to a child without medical advice.\n\n## How should I take naproxen?\n\nUse naproxen exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your\ndoctor. Do not take this medicine in larger amounts or for longer than\nrecommended. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.\n\nShake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose.\nMeasure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special\ndose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring\ndevice, ask your pharmacist for one.\n\nIf you change brands, strengths, or forms of this medicine, your dosage needs\nmay change. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the kind of\nnaproxen you are using.\n\nIf a child is using this medicine, tell your doctor if the child has any\nchanges in weight. Doses are based on weight in children, and any changes may\naffect your child's dose.\n\nIf you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.\n\nThis medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any\ndoctor who treats you that you are using naproxen.\n\nStore at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle\ntightly closed when not in use.\n\nRead all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets\nprovided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.\n\nDetailed Naproxen dosage information\n\n## What happens if I miss a dose?\n\nSince naproxen is sometimes used only when needed, you may not be on a dosing\nschedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed dose as soon as you\nremember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled\ndose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.\n\n## What happens if I overdose?\n\nSeek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at\n1-800-222-1222.\n\n## What to avoid\n\nAvoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.\n\nAvoid taking aspirin unless your doctor tells you to.\n\nAsk your doctor before taking any other medication for pain, arthritis, fever,\nor swelling. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin,\nsalicylates, or other medicines similar to naproxen (such as ibuprofen or\nketoprofen). Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of\nthis type of medication.\n\nAsk your doctor before using an antacid, and use only the type your doctor\nrecommends. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb naproxen.\n\n## Naproxen side effects\n\nGet emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to\nnaproxen: wheezing or trouble breathing; hives; swelling of your face, lips,\ntongue, or throat.\n\nGet emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke:\nchest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on\none side of the body, slurred speech, feeling short of breath.\n\nStop using naproxen and call your doctor at once if you have:\n\n * shortness of breath (even with mild exertion);\n\n * swelling or rapid weight gain;\n\n * the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;\n\n * signs of stomach bleeding - bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;\n\n * liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);\n\n * kidney problems - little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;\n\n * low red blood cells (anemia) - pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating; or\n\n * severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.\n\nCommon naproxen side effects may include:\n\n * indigestion, heartburn, stomach pain, nausea;\n\n * headache, dizziness, drowsiness;\n\n * bruising, itching, rash;\n\n * swelling; or\n\n * ringing in your ears.\n\nThis is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your\ndoctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to\nFDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.\n\nNaproxen side effects (more detail)\n\n## What other drugs will affect naproxen?\n\nAsk your doctor before using naproxen if you take an antidepressant such as\ncitalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine, paroxetine,\nsertraline (Zoloft), trazodone, or vilazodone. Taking any of these medicines\nwith an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.\n\nAsk a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you\nare also using any of the following drugs:\n\n * cholestyramine;\n\n * cyclosporine;\n\n * digoxin;\n\n * lithium;\n\n * methotrexate;\n\n * pemetrexed;\n\n * phenytoin or similar seizure medications;\n\n * probenecid;\n\n * warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) or similar blood thinners;\n\n * a diuretic or \"water pill\";\n\n * heart or blood pressure medication; or\n\n * insulin or oral diabetes medicine.\n\nThis list is not complete. 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1,068,184	How To Ask for a Job Interview	The best way to ask for an interview is to send an email to the potential employer expressing interest in the job and requesting a chance to interview. In your message, say that you are very excited about the opportunity to interview for the position. You might write, “I would love to meet with you to discuss how I can be an asset to your company.” Additionally, provide a two week window of time when you’re available, but don’t specify a particular time because the interviewer may be unavailable then.	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Especially in our small, yet growing social impact sector, where connections and relationships matter.", "While the best type of networking, is about the development of a mutually productive relationship- informational interviews, if we’re being honest- is usually more to benefit yourself (and less about the other person). That being said, people for the most part do like to help, and the feeling of helping is something that motivates people to meet with you.", "While I’m not looking for a job, I often meet with people who are, or with experienced industry professionals to learn more about their work. And I like to use these conversations as opportunities to develop meaningful relationships- which I have with some.", "Everyone is busy. If you open an email to a novella, it will likely be ignored or skimmed at best. Try to keep your email brief and to the point.", "The beginning of the email should describe why you are reaching out. It’s important to explain why you are emailing this person specifically (and not just anyone). People most often like to help, when they feel like they can contribute something unique and meaningful. So it’s helpful to not just explain why you are reaching out “I’d like to learn more about your company” but why specifically to them- e.g “I saw your article on sustainability practices and was inspired by your insights”.", "Whether it is a cold, luke warm or facilitated introduction, take a moment to give a quick background on who you are and why this person should consider meeting with you. Bonus points goes to people who show they’ve done extra research to find commonalities. E.g “We both were at the same conference or I noticed you went to my alma mater McGill.” Demonstrate that you’ve done your research and make them interested in wanting to chat with you.", "The next thing to consider is what you are asking them. Is it to leave work for an hour to meet you for a coffee? While that may be your ideal best case scenario, you shouldn’t ask someone to do that- especially in a cold/luke warm introductory email. Remember, they are doing you the favour. Acknowledge you respect their time and try to make your ask as convenient as possible for them to say yes. I recommend being as flexible as you can to accommodate their schedule and location. “I would be grateful to have 20-30 minutes of time to chat about your perspective of the industry, learn more about your company and the work you do and tell you why I’m interested in CSR. I can be available to meet you wherever is convenient for you.” While we all know the best type of meeting is in person, as the requestor, we have to be mindful of the possibility that the person we’re reaching out to is getting multiple requests, so be open to any opportunity to chat even if it’s on the phone.", "The subject line is one of the most important elements of your email, as it determines whether the person opens your email or not. I personally like subject lines that are specific and obvious- such as “Saw your article on CSR, would love to connect”.", "Don’t forget to send a follow up thank you email the next day- bonus points for an additional follow up email a few months later that demonstrates you acted on their advice.", "While there’s no perfect email template, if you keep in mind the tips from above you’ll be in a better position to get a yes.", "What do you think? Did I miss anything? Let me know in the comments if you have any experiences you want to share- either as someone who receives a lot of requests or someone who has asked a lot of people out for coffee.", "One thing I also recommend is to email the day before the meeting to confirm and to reiterate how much you are looking forward to meeting the person. Even with calendar invites, people forget.", "Purpose and Profit caught my eye. I've got the purpose but the profit escapes me. The people we help have no money to pay for services. I do the volunteer...", "Of course! We would love for you to reference our content in your guidelines! Happy we could help and continue to support our community. Wishing you all the best -...", "Ms. Minuk, May I please have permission to use part of your blog \"How to be the best damn employee,\" (5-1-2018) in my guidelines for being a good employee? I'm...", "I have been thinking of a career in the social impact space and love using this site to see what is currently available. Thank you for the great career path...", "is a career site for social impact jobs. We help companies showcase their impact and professionals discover jobs with a purpose and a paycheque." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to ask for an informational interview by email\n\nYOU ARE HERE:Home » From the Founders » How to ask for an informational\ninterview by email\n\nFrom the FoundersHot TopicsJob SearchResources\n\n# How to ask for an informational interview by email\n\nAmanda Minuk — August 1, 2017\n\n16 2\n\nInformational interviews- whether you are actively looking for a job or just\ninterested in learning more – are an important networking activity for career\nadvancement. Especially in our small, yet growing social impact sector, where\nconnections and relationships matter.\n\nWhile the best type of networking, is about the development of a mutually\nproductive relationship- informational interviews, if we’re being honest- is\nusually more to benefit yourself (and less about the other person). That being\nsaid, people for the most part do like to help, and the feeling of helping is\nsomething that motivates people to meet with you.\n\nWhile I’m not looking for a job, I often meet with people who are, or with\nexperienced industry professionals to learn more about their work. And I like\nto use these conversations as opportunities to develop meaningful\nrelationships- which I have with some.\n\nHere are the elements you should consider when asking for an informational\ninterview by email.\n\nKeep it short.\n\nEveryone is busy. If you open an email to a novella, it will likely be ignored\nor skimmed at best. Try to keep your email brief and to the point.\n\nBe clear about why you are reaching out.\n\nThe beginning of the email should describe why you are reaching out. It’s\nimportant to explain why you are emailing this person specifically (and not\njust anyone). People most often like to help, when they feel like they can\ncontribute something unique and meaningful. So it’s helpful to not just\nexplain why you are reaching out “I’d like to learn more about your company”\nbut why specifically to them- e.g “I saw your article on sustainability\npractices and was inspired by your insights”.\n\nBe up front about you.\n\nWhether it is a cold, luke warm or facilitated introduction, take a moment to\ngive a quick background on who you are and why this person should consider\nmeeting with you. Bonus points goes to people who show they’ve done extra\nresearch to find commonalities. E.g “We both were at the same conference or I\nnoticed you went to my alma mater McGill.” Demonstrate that you’ve done your\nresearch and make them interested in wanting to chat with you.\n\nBe specific and flexible in your ask.\n\nThe next thing to consider is what you are asking them. Is it to leave work\nfor an hour to meet you for a coffee? While that may be your ideal best case\nscenario, you shouldn’t ask someone to do that- especially in a cold/luke warm\nintroductory email. Remember, they are doing you the favour. Acknowledge you\nrespect their time and try to make your ask as convenient as possible for them\nto say yes. I recommend being as flexible as you can to accommodate their\nschedule and location. “I would be grateful to have 20-30 minutes of time to\nchat about your perspective of the industry, learn more about your company and\nthe work you do and tell you why I’m interested in CSR. I can be available to\nmeet you wherever is convenient for you.” While we all know the best type of\nmeeting is in person, as the requestor, we have to be mindful of the\npossibility that the person we’re reaching out to is getting multiple\nrequests, so be open to any opportunity to chat even if it’s on the phone.\n\nAnd don’t forget the subject line.\n\nThe subject line is one of the most important elements of your email, as it\ndetermines whether the person opens your email or not. I personally like\nsubject lines that are specific and obvious- such as “Saw your article on CSR,\nwould love to connect”.\n\nps- some bad email etiquette habits to try and avoid\n\n * Avoid using the term “pick your brain”, I mean, think about what visual image you get.\n * Don’t assume you’re going to get a meeting in the immediate future.\n * Don’t cancel last minute and ask to reschedule.\n * Don’t email multiple people at the same office/team for coffee (they all talk).\n * Don’t attach your resume unless asked.\n * Don’t forget to send a follow up thank you email the next day- bonus points for an additional follow up email a few months later that demonstrates you acted on their advice.\n * Do send a meeting request to make sure it’s in the calendar – this shows you’re proactive and organized\n\nWhile there’s no perfect email template, if you keep in mind the tips from\nabove you’ll be in a better position to get a yes.\n\nWhat do you think? Did I miss anything? Let me know in the comments if you\nhave any experiences you want to share- either as someone who receives a lot\nof requests or someone who has asked a lot of people out for coffee.\n\nTags:email template,informational interviews,networking\n\nPrevious post\n\n#### After interviewing more than 100 impact professionals, the best advice\nthey have share these themes\n\nNext post\n\n#### From investment banker to social entrepreneur: Meet Tariq Fancy, founder\nof Rumie, a nonprofit Tech Startup\n\n### Amanda Minuk\n\n### Related Posts\n\nImpact CultureInterviews\n\n#### Celebrating Right To Play Employees On International Women’s Day\n\nMarch 8, 2020\n\n0\n\nJob Search\n\n#### 5 Ways Volunteering Can Enhance Your Job Search\n\nJanuary 29, 2020\n\n0\n\nCareer PathsCareer SwitchingJob Search\n\n#### 5 Meaningful Job Search Hacks for the New Year\n\nDecember 18, 2019\n\n0\n\n### 2 Comments\n\n 1. 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Try to address your letter to a specific individual within an organization rather than \"To Whom it May Concern.\" It is often possible to find contact information online, usually on the organization's website or through LinkedIn. You can also call organizations directly and ask a receptionist for the name of the appropriate contact. If it is impossible to obtain the person's name, you can address the letter with a salutation such as \"Dear Recruiter:\" If you are unsure of the contact's gender, use the first and last name in the salutation so that it reads: \"Dear Pat Smith:\"", "Your cover letter will have the most impact if it is targeted to match each particular organization or position being sought; employers do not look favorably on mass-produced letters or those that read like templates you are sending to every employer or job of interest. The best cover letters focus on how you can meet the needs of the organization, usually as clearly defined in the job description. As with your resume, be prepared to support any information you include in the letter with examples.", "Although this is a formal document, the style doesn't need to be stiff. Allow your personality to come through and strive to project interest and enthusiasm. However, while you want to be upbeat and positive, avoid exaggerated statements such as \"I've always wanted to work for your firm/organization\" since they will likely not ring true to the reader.", "All employers want people with excellent communication skills. Your cover letter is a direct reflection of your written communication skills, so write thoughtfully. Pay particular attention to grammar, typing and spelling, and avoid trite language and the temptation to turn your cover letter into an extensive autobiography.", "Your cover letters should follow a traditional business letter format (see samples); also use an easy-to-read font (at least 10 point) and consider using the same font on your cover letter as you did with your resume for consistency.", "The opening paragraph introduces you, lets the employer know why you are writing and why you are qualified to work with their organization. To capture the employer's interest, this paragraph should be specific and connected to the position description. Without a specific position description, do your best to research the skills and capabilities the organization may favor in any candidate (reviewing the \"Careers\" page of their website or even looking at higher-level positions than which you are qualified for can help with this - as can networking with alumni or connections that may work there). This first paragraph must also be concise, as you should dedicate relatively more space to your middle paragraphs, which discuss how your qualifications are relevant to the employer and the particular position. It is very important to keep the letter's focus on what you can bring to the employer, not what you'll gain from the experience.", "Example: \"I am a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics.\" OR, \"I will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in May 2018 from the University of Pennsylvania with a Biological Basis of Behavior major.\"", "If you know the recruiting contact, or have any other connections with individuals (alumni, career fair representatives, etc.) that work at the organization, mention that and/or reference the person and your conversation.", "Avoid excessive adjectives and/or superlatives, as well as generic statements such as \"I'd like to work in a challenging environment with opportunity for advancement,\" or \"It would be my dream to work for your company.\" Make it obvious that you've researched the organization and are familiar with its services. If certain aspects of the company impress you, i.e. you recently read a great press release about their newest widget, let them know!", "Example: \"After reviewing the Associate Product Manager Internship (Job ID 777777) on the Pennlink system, and speaking with Jane Smith about her excellent experience as a product manager at Systems Global, I am very interested in being considered for this opportunity.\"", "If you don't know of a specific job to which you'd like to apply, and/or the employer invites interested candidates to \"create a profile,\" on their website, take responsibility for identifying the type of position you'd like. This approach also applies if someone has referred you to submit a resume, or has asked you to forward along your resume so that they can send it to someone else.", "Example: \"I am very interested in exploring the possibility of a Summer 2017 internship with Systems Global, and am particularly interested in roles requiring analytical and collaborative skills.", "This is arguably the most important question for you to address, and your answer will serve as the foundation for the rest of your letter. Think of it like a thesis statement that you will then support with examples in the body of your writing.", "Explain how you are skilled and/or experienced in the areas that the position description mentions. Carefully review the \"Responsibilities\" section and/or the \"Qualifications\" section of the posting, and consider ways in which you may have already done similar work (in prior employment, courses you've taken, projects you've completed, clubs of which you've been a member, etc.).", "Example: \"With my strong analytical and communication skills demonstrated through numerous academic projects, my team based successes in my prior work experience and other capabilities, I believe I would be an ideal candidate for this position.\"", "Here is your chance to shine. This section should make up the bulk of your letter. Summarize the aspects of your education, experience, and interests that are germane to the employer's expressed needs (from the job description) and convey your sincere interest in the position.", "Keep your focus on the skills and characteristics detailed as qualifications (that you've now stated in the first paragraph that you have), and provide illustrations or examples of how you've demonstrated those in past or present endeavors.", "Expand on the information contained in your resume and highlight your qualifications by discussing them in terms of the contributions you've made. Do not merely reiterate what is on your resume, but curate information particularly relevant or specific to the position from your past.", "Example: It was during my internship last summer where I was able to demonstrate my ability to learn quickly, apply my analytical strengths and lead through challenges by completing a final team project that was presented to senior executives. As part of this effort, I worked with my team to create a timeline, identify the appropriate primary and secondary data to support our work, .....\"", "The closing paragraph should pave the way for the interview. You may express your interest in an interview (though do not state a specific time or day) or suggest that you will follow-up with a phone call. End your letter by thanking the recruiter for his or her time and consideration of your application.", "Be sure not to follow samples too closely; your cover letter should be unique to you and to the position for which you are applying.", "A checklist can be especially helpful as you finish up your cover letter to make sure it is ready to send out. To access our checklist, click HERE.", "Career Services counselors can review and provide feedback on cover letters. For information on how you may get your cover letter critiqued, please click here.", "Career Services also offers workshops on resume and cover letter writing throughout the school year. To find a schedule, please see the undergraduate calendar or check the Penn calendar." ] }, "parsed_md": "Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania\n\nSkip to main content\n\n * Penn Home\n * A-Z\n * Directory\n * Emergency\n * Policies\n * Webmail\n\n * Undergrad\n * Grad School Study\n\n * Health Professions School\n * Law School\n * Graduate School\n\n * Graduate/Postdoc\n\n * Masters Students\n * Doctoral Students + Postdocs\n\n * Alumni\n\n * Career Advising for Alumni\n\n * Employers\n * Faculty\n\n * Faculty Overview of Career Services\n * Letters of Recommendation\n * Working with your Students\n * Ideas for Collaboration\n\n * Parents\n\n * Career Services\n * Networking & Mentoring\n * Informational Interviews\n\n# Informational Interviews\n\nBenefits of Informational Interviews\| Interview Guidelines/Interview Don'ts \n---\|--- \nHow to Ask for an Informational Interview\| Sample Questions \n \n### Benefits of Informational Interviews\n\nAn informational interview is an opportunity to gather in-depth information\nabout career fields and positions that interest you, for instance: traits that\nfit well in a certain position, rewarding aspects of a particular job,\nopportunities for advancement, academic training requirements, a typical day\nin this field or position, hiring trends, etc. The more you about an industry\nand particular roles, the easier it will be to decide if that might be the\nright path for you. Students and alumni regularly report that informational\ninterviews are an exceptionally useful component in their career development.\nInformational interviews will not only enrich your understanding of various\ncareer fields, but will also broaden your network of professional contacts.\n\n### How to Ask for an Informational Interview\n\nWhen approaching a contact for an informational interview, start by sending a\nbrief email explaining how you found their contact information, that you are\ninterested in learning more about their field and were hoping you could set up\na time to speak about their career path. Be sure to also briefly state how you\nbecame interested in industry and be clear about your goals for the meeting.\nFor a more detailed approach, view our sample email.\n\n### Interview Guidelines/Interview Don'ts\n\n * Start by browsing QuakerNet, which is an online directory of Penn alumni. Alumni tend to be an approachable and friendly audience, so they may agree to schedule a time to speak with you about career-related questions. As you proceed, please keep the following guidelines in mind.\n * Make your appointment with a potential contact 2 or 3 weeks in advance. Be flexible and have a variety of times you can be available. If you are not able to meet with the individual in person, try to schedule a convenient time to speak on the phone. Many advisors are also happy to offer advice via e-mail.\n * Respect the advisor's time - don't wear out your welcome. The average time for an information interview is about 30 minutes. Be familiar with the industry and organization before your meeting. Read relevant trade journals to find out what is going on in the industry.\n * Arrive on time. If you know you will be late, call and let the individual know.\n * Come prepared with questions. This will help you organize your thoughts on what you want to learn.\n * Do NOT ask for a job. You can be clear that you are looking by asking for general advice about the best places to look or how to best market yourself.\n * Be prepared to answer questions concerning your interests, values, skills and where you would like to use them. You may want to bring a copy of your resume but only provide it if asked.\n * It is a good idea to ask the person you interview for referrals to others who might be able to provide valuable information on the career(s) that you are considering.\n * Be sure to send a thank you note within 24 hours following the interview. This can be either via email or hand written but most people greatly appreciate a hand written note.\n\n^ Top of page\n\n### Sample Informational Interview Questions\n\n#### Questions to Help Prepare for a Career in this Field\n\n * What educational preparation do you believe would be best for working in this industry?\n * What skills, talents, and personal qualities are most essential in this job?\n * What kinds of experiences (paid employment or other) would you most strongly recommend?\n * What credentials, educational degrees, licenses, etc. are required for entry into this kind of work?\n * How rapidly is your present career field growing? What opportunities for advancement are there in this field?\n * What entry-level opportunities offer the most ability to learn a great deal? What is the typical salary for these positions?\n * How do people find out about jobs in this field? How are they advertised, or is word of mouth more important?\n * Which professional journals and organizations would help me learn more about this field?\n * How well suited is my background for this type of work?\n * With the information you have about my education, skills, and experience, what other fields would you suggest I research further before making a final decision?\n\n#### Questions about a Particular Organization / Company\n\n * What are the main job categories within this organization? What \"types\" of people tend to be in each?\n * Why did you decide to work for this organization and what do you like most and least about it?\n * How does your company differ from its competitors?\n * How does your organization distinguish itself from other organizations doing similar work?\n * In what ways does this employer provide ongoing training and education for its employees?\n * What is this organization's mission and philosophy?\n * What is the \"corporate / organizational\" culture here?\n * What do your hiring mangers look for on resumes and in cover letters? in interviews?\n\n#### Advisor's Present Job\n\n * How did you choose this career field?\n * How do you spend your time during a typical workweek?\n * What do you find most rewarding about the work?\n * What are the toughest problems you must deal with?\n * If you were ever to leave this kind of work, what would drive you away from it?\n * Would you describe the organizational structure of your company?\n * What is the average length of time employees stay with your organization?\n * What type of formal or on-the-job training does your organization provide?\n * How does your organization compare/differ with its competitors?\n\n#### Advisor's Career Future\n\n * Does your work become more interesting as you stay longer?\n * If things develop as you would like, what does the future hold for your career?\n * If the type of work you do was suddenly eliminated, what different kinds of work do you feel you could do?\n\n#### Advisor's Prior Experience and Preparation\n\n * How did you prepare for this kind of work? What was your college major?\n * If you were a college student again and had it to do all over, knowing what you know now, what would you do differently?\n * What has been your career path?\n\n#### Lifestyle\n\n * How much flexibility do you have in terms of dress, hours, vacation schedule, place of residence, etc.?\n * Must you perform all your job responsibilities in your place of work?\n * What obligations does your work place upon you, outside of the ordinary workweek? Do you enjoy these obligations?\n\n#### Hiring Decisions\n\n * If you were to hire someone to work with you today, which of the following factors would be most important in your hiring decision and why: Educational credentials? Past work experience? Personality or personal attributes? Specific skills and talents? Applicant's knowledge of your organization, department, or job? Others?\n\n#### Referral to Others\n\n * Based on our conversation today, what other people do you believe I should talk to? Can you give me names of a few who might be willing to see me?\n * May I have permission to use your name when I contact them?\n\n^ Top of page\n\n * Appointments & Walk-Ins\n * Resumes, CVs, Cover Letters & Correspondence\n * Interviewing Advice\n * Networking & Mentoring\n * Resources by Career Field\n * Career Exploration\n * Jobs & Internships / Handshake & iNet\n * On Campus Recruiting\n * Career Fairs\n * Applying to Grad School\n\nMaking History: The Campaign for Penn\n\n###### Helpful Links\n\n * Academic Calendar\n * Admissions\n * Athletics\n\n * Campus Maps\n * College Houses\n * Diversity at Penn\n\n * Financial Aid\n * Media Requests\n * Penn News\n\n * Public Safety\n * Student Groups\n * Work at Penn \| Student Jobs\n\n© 2017 Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania\n\n3718 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104 1 (215) 898-7531 Contact cs\n\nCopyright \| Privacy \| Disclaimer\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.vpul.upenn.edu:80/careerservices/interviewingadvice/prepare.php", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170817164301/http://www.vpul.upenn.edu:80/careerservices/interviewingadvice/prepare.php", "parsed_text": { "title": "Should You Call After Sending a Resume?", "passages": [ "You’ve been looking everywhere for, not just a job, but a career, you want to do something with yourself that enables you to pay your bills, but also provides a purpose. But, that’s harder than you imagined in an economy that is only slowly making its way back.", "There is no ‘one size fits all’ answer to this question, and there are numerous variables at play that can affect the outcome, and every employer is a little bit different. It seems like it’s impossible to know if you are wasting your time by following up on a resume you have sent, but maybe it’s the thing that will give you a leg up over the other candidates.", "In general, it really does depend according to some experts. It depends on how you sent in your application, if you know or can find a contact person, and just how much you actually want the job – is it really worth all the effort you put in? Here are some suggestions that may help when deciding to follow-up on a sent resume.", "How did you get your resume to the prospective employer in the first place? Did you have a contact person or did you send it in through an online contact form, or did you send it through the company website job page? If you know someone in the company, you can get help with contacting HR or you can find someone from the company Facebook page and get in touch with them that way. You’re not being creepy, you’re being resourceful.", "Some recruiters and placement agencies will advise you to submit a resume, and then follow-up with a phone call or email. It can show ambition and enthusiasm, as well as set you apart from other candidates who do not bother to follow-up. Employers will like that you are eager to get started and are interested in the position.", "But, it is certainly appropriate to send a letter or an email a week or so after you submit your resume, especially if you have not heard anything from the company. Who knows, your resume may have fallen through the cracks and a phone call is just the thing that they need to know how interested you are. But, if you have done a follow-up phone call or email after sending a resume, and you have not heard anything for a few weeks, it would be best to conserve your energy and not waste time on something that probably will not happen. There are other opportunities out there for you, so you just have to go and find them.", "When you follow-up, make sure that you are polite. Polite messages reinforce your strong interest in the job, as well as showcasing your ability to handle important topics. Every day people get jobs because they stayed the course and fought for what they wanted. Maybe today is your day. – Originally posted on onTargetjobs by Erin Kennedy" ] }, "parsed_md": "Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania\n\nSkip to main content\n\n * Penn Home\n * A-Z\n * Directory\n * Emergency\n * Policies\n * Webmail\n\n * Undergrad\n * Grad School Study\n\n * Health Professions School\n * Law School\n * Graduate School\n\n * Graduate/Postdoc\n\n * Masters Students\n * Doctoral Students + Postdocs\n\n * Alumni\n\n * Career Advising for Alumni\n\n * Employers\n * Faculty\n\n * Faculty Overview of Career Services\n * Letters of Recommendation\n * Working with your Students\n * Ideas for Collaboration\n\n * Parents\n\n * Career Services\n * Interviewing Advice\n * Interviews: How To Prepare\n\n# Interviews: How To Prepare\n\nBackground Research\| Skype/Video Conferencing \n---\|--- \nOn The Day of the Interview\| In-person (short, all-day, multiple day) \nWhat To Expect\| Disability Accommodations \nPhone Interviews \n \nAn interview is a conversation between you and a potential employer. Ideally,\nit will be a mutually informative dialogue within which you both benefits from\nlearning one another. The candidate uses the interview as an opportunity to\nshare information about her/his background and qualifications, to express\ninterest in the hiring organization and to pose questions to the interviewer.\nLikewise, the interviewer uses the conversation to promote the hiring\norganization and to determine if a good match exists between the candidate and\nthe position. While this exchange of information is an integral aspect of the\nconversation, the \"fit\" between you and the interviewer(s) how natural the\nconversation is, how much you enjoy one another's company, how confident and\npositive you seem and how interested they are in being stranded at an airport\nwith you for 5 hours can be just as important.\n\nBACKGROUND RESEARCH\n\nAn important component of any pre-interview preparations is the application\nprocess itself. It will be the information you provide on your resume/CV and\nin your cover letter that will attract the interest of employers and make them\nwant to interview you. In general terms, the most attractive information will\nbe the information that is most relevant to the reader. This is information\nthat articulates the connections between your past experiences, knowledge, and\nthe skills you used to be successful, with the expectations of the employer.\nIn the same way that performing some background research on organizations and\njob types is very important when constructing an effective set of application\nmaterials, any additional background research you can do prior to an interview\nwill help you to be able to show why your background and expertise makes you a\ngood fit for the position. To do this you have to understand the needs of the\nemployer and the perspectives of the people who you will likely be talking to\nduring an interview. If you can get the names of the people you will be\ninterviewing with, then make sure to spend some time understanding their\nbackgrounds and career paths. This might help you to focus on experiences that\nyou might share in common with one of your interviewers, which can sometimes\nhelp to build rapport during an interview itself.\n\nSo, get to know the organization, the industry, and the position. Spend time\nreviewing organization websites, and familiarize yourself with the\norganization's divisions, mission statements, and history. Learn about the\nindustry, what are the most important trends in this field and how is the\neconomy affecting the industry. Get some sense as to who the key players are,\nand be able to speak the \"language of the industry.\"\n\nMake sure that some of your background research focuses on you. It is\nimportant to know yourself and your career objectives. Employers are not\ninterested in candidates with undefined career goals; they aim to fill jobs\nwith qualified candidates who have some sense of direction and know how their\nskills support their job objectives. Even if you don't know exactly what you\nwant to do, you have to be able to confidently tell an employer why you are\ninterested in this particular job at this time. Think about your own abilities\nand experience in relation to an employer's needs. Be able to discuss why you\nwant to work in this type of industry, division, and/or company. Identify your\nstrengths in relation to each job for which you interview. Review your resume\nfor experiences - whether they are related to education, work, or activities -\nthat you can use as examples to support your skills. Anything on the resume is\nfair game, so also be prepared to describe or explain any item on it.\n\nYour background research into employers will help you to identify the types of\ninterviews and interview questions you can expect. Consider using your network\nof contacts to see if you can talk with people who have more specific\nexperiences with an employer, or who can offer you some helpful insights into\nthe interview process. Talk to alumni currently working at the organization to\nget more detailed information about what it takes to be successful there. You\nare not expected to be an expert in the particular field, but you should have\nenough knowledge to formulate meaningful questions to present to the\ninterviewer. You can also visit the \"mock interviews and resources\" page to\nfind tools you can use to explore companies, industries, and industry-specific\ninterview questions (e.g., glassdoor.com, Vault, Wetfeet). This information\nwill become very important when you start thinking about how best to answer\ninterview questions. Thinking about your experiences from the employers'\nperspectives will help you to be able to talk confidently about them, and show\nthat you can tie in your previous expertise to your future work effectiveness\nand productivity\n\nQuick tip #1\n\nKnow what to expect. Make sure that you know the format of the interview, how\nlong it will be, and exactly who you will be meeting with. It will help to do\nsome background research into your interviewers to see if any aspect of your\npast experience is particularly relevant to them. This may help you choose\nwhich illustrations of your skills you use in some of your answers. You can\nask these questions to your point of contact at the employer usually the\nperson who gets in contact with you to schedule your interview. \n \n--- \n \nOn-campus recruiters typically offer on-campus information sessions where they\nprovide some of this background information, and provide an opportunity for\nyou to ask questions and speak with representatives from the organization.\nThese opportunities are listed on the Career Services calendar. Make use of\non-line library resources available to you to help you complete thorough\nbackground research (e.g., ABI/Inform database managed by the Lippincott\nLibrary). You can usually get an overview of the organization, its products\nand/or services, its philosophy and new developments, from its website or\nannual report. Also, the Lippincott and Van Pelt reference collections house a\nvariety of trade journals and online resources which discuss current issues in\nthe field.\n\n[top]\n\n#### WHAT TO EXPECT\n\nYou may have 2-3 separate interviews for certain types of jobs you apply to,\nbut some job applications may actually involve more than this depending on the\nindustry or field. In most cases, there is a first round screening interview\nthat happens over the phone (or Skype), as part of on-campus recruiting (OCR),\nor at a conference (for academic jobs). Shortlisted candidates from the first\nround will then participate in one or more in-person interviews at a future\ntime, often on-site at the employer. The format for screening and in-person\ninterviews can be as varied as the many different jobs out there. Here are\nsome general recommendations for the type of preparations you can make for\nthese different interviews types focusing mainly on the practical and\nlogistical aspects you will face.\n\n### Phone Interviews\n\nTo help facilitate interviews that occur off-campus, Career Services offers\nspace for telephone interviews and equipment for video conferencing\ninterviews. For information on reserving interviewing space, please click\nhere.\n\nIf you know you are having a phone interview, and know who you will be talking\nwith (and you should ask about this beforehand), then your next priority is to\nfigure out which phone you will use, and who will be calling whom. If you are\nusing a landline, then choose a quiet location (and turn off or mute your\nmobile phone!). If you are using a mobile, then choose a location that is both\nquiet and has good reception (and is not too far away from a landline in case\nyou need one). If there will be several people on the other end of the line,\nthen chances are that they will be using a speakerphone. These do not always\nprovide the greatest voice clarity, and this makes it especially important\nthat you be in a quiet location. Double check the time zone when confirming\nthe call time for interviews with employers from other states or countries.\nSince the interviewer cannot see you, you do not have the advantage of using\nvisual non-verbal cues to reinforce your answers and convey enthusiasm about\nthe position. Therefore, you must make sure that your tone of voice is as\nenergetic as possible. Making sure that you are well-prepared and well-rested\nbefore the interview will be helpful in this regard. It is often said that\nsmiling while you speak enables you to maintain a natural and upbeat tone\nwithout becoming monotone in your pitch. While notes may be helpful, do not\nbecome so relaxed as to read them verbatim. This can make you sound stilted\nand less engaging to the employer. If an employer calls unexpectedly and you\nare not prepared or in a good location to interview, always feel free to\nsuggest setting up an appointment to have the discussion at a later time.\n\nQuick tip #2\n\nUse your notes. The downside to phone interviews is that it is not possible to\nread the body language of the interviewers to know if your answers are coming\nacross well. The benefit of being on the phone is that you can have some notes\nin front of you to refer to if needed. Don't read any of your answers people\ncan easily tell when something is being read, and you won't come off as\nsounding very personable. However, just down some key points you want to get\nacross in your answers, and you can refer to these as you are speaking to make\nsure you have covered everything. If you are having a conference call with\nseveral people, make a note of their names as they are introduced so that you\nknow who you are talking to. \n \n--- \n \n### Skype/Video Conferencing\n\nTo help facilitate interviews that occur off-campus, Career Services offers\nspace for telephone interviews and equipment for video conferencing\ninterviews. For information on reserving interviewing space, please click\nhere.\n\nIf you are using professional video conferencing equipment, then chances are\nthat the location will look professional. You may still want to set up a test\nconnection with staff at the company prior to the interview to ensure that the\nsystems are compatible with one another. If you are using Skype, then you have\na lot of work to do to ensure that the image that comes across on the\nemployer's computer screen is a professional one. You will need to ensure that\nthe backdrop, the lighting, and the ambient sounds are all maximizing your\nprofessionalism. You can find additional information on this here. You should\nbe dressed professionally since the interviewer will see you. If you are\nSkyping from home, then ensure that your friends, family, and (most\nimportantly) pets are not going to make an appearance during the interview.\nThe fuzzy tail of a cat quivering across the screen, or its pitiful meowing\nfor food, will not make a good impression. Do some practice interviews ahead\nof time with people you know, and get feedback from them about how you come\nacross and look on their screens. Make sure you follow these tips. You can\nalso use InterviewStream to get a sense what you look like when answering\nquestions. Pay attention to the lighting to ensure that your image is clear\nwithout being bleached out by the light or hidden by shadow. Remember to\ndouble check the time zone when confirming the start time for interviews with\nemployers from other states or countries. As always, make sure that you turn\noff or mute your phone. Be prepared with the phone numbers of your contacts at\nthe employer in case there is any technical trouble. It may be necessary to\nhave a phone interview instead if it is not possible to connect by video.\n\n### In-person (short, all-day, multiple day)\n\nThere can be many things to do to prepare for in-person interviews depending\non whether they are performed in an On-Campus Interview suite, in the local\narea close to where you live, or in another part of the country (or another\ncountry altogether). When you have to travel to an interview, make sure that\nyou understand who will pay for travel arrangements, how they are to be made,\nand what records you need for reimbursement. An on-site interview is at least\nhalf-day and most are full days, so get sufficient rest the night before. If\nyou are traveling directly to the interview, make sure that you wear a suit\nthat does not wrinkle easily and avoid messy foods. Use your travel time to\nrelax and gather your thoughts. If you will be spending the night before the\ninterview, you may be invited to a night-before reception and dinner. If so,\nbe personable and professional because such events are still \"part of the\ninterview.\" When you settle in at the hotel, continue to convey your\nprofessionalism by not charging items to the room. One of the most important\nlogistical steps you can take to be prepared for in-person interviews is to\nknow where you are going. If possible, do a dry-run by finding the actual\nplace where you will be interviewing. You do not want to be late to your\ninterview because you were rushing around trying to find where you are meant\nto be. If you visit the location, think about how long it will take you to get\nthere under different traffic conditions. Find a local coffee shop in case you\narrive too early and need to wait for a while. If you cannot do a dry run, use\nGoogle maps to get a street-eye view of the building and area so that you are\nnot wandering around lost. If you haven't talked face-to-face with\nrepresentatives from the employer before, then you also need to make the right\nimpression when you first meet them. Take a look at the \"Etiquette/Appearance\"\nresources to learn more.\n\nQuick tip #3\n\nClarify reimbursement arrangements. If you have to travel to an on-site\ninterview, make sure that you are aware of what can be reimbursed. Some\norganizations routinely pay for travel expenses. Others, such as government\nagencies or smaller firms, may be less likely to do so. If in doubt, simply\nask what the organization's policy is on travel reimbursement when you are\nscheduling and confirming your interview time and schedule. \n \n--- \n \nWhatever the type of interview you are having, there will likely be an\nopportunity for you to practice ahead of time. For example, if you interview\nwill involve you giving some form of presentation, then you might be able to\ndo a trial run within your academic department. It you will have to\nparticipate in case studies, then finding a campus/student group to practice\nwith will be very helpful (e.g., Penn Graduate Consulting Group, Penn Biotech\nGroup). Being confident in an interview will be the result of you knowing your\nsubject extremely well (which in this case is you and your\nexperiences/research), and having had the opportunity to practice talking\nabout yourself, your interests, your research, your abilities, your strengths,\nand your skills. You will never know for sure what questions you will actually\nbe asked in an interview, but the more you practice a broad range of interview\nquestions, the more likely it is that you can handle anything thrown at you by\nthe interviewers.\n\nQuick tip #4\n\nGet practicing. As soon as you know you have an interview coming, call Career\nServices to schedule a mock interview. This is a great opportunity to practice\nanswering questions and see how you answer them by watching a recording of the\nmock interview itself. Try to give yourself enough time before your actual\ninterview to be able to absorb the feedback your get from your advisor. You\ncan also set up a phone mock interview if you cannot come in, or use online\nresources such as InterviewStream to practice in the comfort of your own home.\nThere are going to be questions that you know will come up in any interview,\nand so it is worth making sure you have good answers for questions like: \"tell\nme about yourself,\" \"why do you want this position?,\" \"what is your greatest\nstrength?\" Approaches to answering these and other questions are addressed\nhere. \n \n--- \n \n[top]\n\n####\n\nON THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW\n\nWhether you are calling the employer, or turning up for an in-person\ninterview, make sure that you are on time (arrive 5-10 or minutes early for an\nin-person interview, but no earlier). This is your first chance to show your\ncommitment, dependability, and professionalism. You also want to make sure\nyour appearance is appropriate for an interview.\n\nQuick tip #5\n\nMake sure you have phone numbers. If you know you are going to be late for an\ninterview, be sure to call your contact at the employers and let them know.\nHowever, try not to be late! \n \n--- \n \nPrepare your interview materials before the day of your interview. Bring\nseveral copies of your resume, a list of references, and, if appropriate, any\nwork samples. Keep a hold of these until someone specifically asks for them,\nor you need to illustrate something that you are talking about in an answer to\nan interviewer's question. Make sure all of your materials are all up-to-date.\nYou might want to bring a pen and notepad to jot down any information you may\nneed to remember between interviews (this can be a good way to keep track of\nall of the people that you meet during a series of in-person interviews), but\nyou should not take notes during any of the actual interviews.\n\nThroughout the interview you should try to relax think of it as a\nconversation, rather than an interrogation. However, remember that you are\nbeing interviewed from the moment you pick up the phone or arrive for an in-\nperson interview, until the moment that you put the phone down or leave the\nbuilding. It can certainly be beneficial to be courteous to everyone you speak\nwith. It will not just be the interviewer who is evaluating you anyone you\ninteract with (e.g., administrative assistant) could have a say in hiring you,\neven if it is just a small one.\n\nDuring your interview experience, make sure that your body language is\npositive and confident. Greet any interviewer with a firm handshake and an\nenthusiastic smile. Make eye contact with the interviewer and speak in a clear\nvoice.\n\nQuick tip #6\n\nMaking eye contact. A good tip when meeting with someone new is to make sure\nthat you hold eye contact long enough to be able to discern the color of their\neyes. \n \n--- \n \nInterviews can be nerve-wracking times, and you want to avoid mumbling,\nspeaking too fast, or nervous gibbering. Make sure that you minimize some of\nthese general indicators of nervousness by being aware of your body language:\n\n * Frequently touching your mouth\n * Fiddling with you hair\n * Faking a cough to think about the answer to a question\n * Gnawing on your lip\n * Tight or forced smiles\n * Swinging your foot or leg\n * Folding or crossing your arms\n * Slouching\n * Avoiding eye contact\n\nTry to overcome these issues by projecting your answers in a strong, confident\nmanner, making sure that the loudness and tone of your voice remains constant\nright to the end of each sentence. Many people have a tendency to start their\nanswers confidently, but then they get quieter, and quieter and quieter until\ntheir answer disappears. The flipside to projecting your answers confidently\nis to also make sure that you are listening to what the interviewers are\nsaying. Either consciously or subconsciously, the interviewer may reveal what\nthey find important information that you can use when trying to come up with\nrelevant answers to their questions, or when talking with other interviewers\nthat you meet from the same organization.\n\nTreat each successive interview as if it were your first. Maintain your\nenthusiasm with each new person you meet. If you are asked the same question\nfor the sixth time, remember that the person who asks has not yet heard your\nanswer. Recognize that you will be visiting a working organization and the\npeople you see may not be able to devote exclusive attention to you. Don't\ntake it personally if an interviewer takes a call; pick up the thread of the\nconversation when the interviewer is free again.\n\nQuick tip #7\n\nLeaving a good impression. Be aware of signals that indicate that the\ninterview is over. An interviewer may stand or express appreciation for your\ntime. This is your clue to close the interview. Express your enthusiasm for\nthe organization and, if you are interested in the position, ask the\ninterviewer when a decision will be made and when you may call. Maintain eye\ncontact and return a firm handshake if a hand is extended. Close the interview\nwith the same enthusiastic and energetic style with which you approached it. \n \n--- \n \nWhen an employer invites you to an interview, he or she generally already\nthinks you may be qualified to do the job. The interview is the time when both\ncandidate and employer exchange enough information to allow you both to\ndetermine whether you and the organization are a good \"fit\" for each other.\nTherefore, think of an interview as a highly focused professional\nconversation. Use the limited amount of time you have to learn about the\nemployer's needs and discuss the ways you can contribute to meeting them.\n\n[top]\n\n####\n\nDISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS\n\nIf you need specific accommodations for your interview, then you should\ndiscuss these with the employer while you are confirming times, locations, and\nwho you will be meeting with. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990\n(ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified\nemployees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would\npose an undue hardship to the employer (e.g., too costly, too extensive, too\nsubstantial, too disruptive). If you need accommodations, it is your\nresponsibility to let the employer know. While it is the candidate's\nresponsibility to request the accommodation, employers can ask candidates with\nobvious disabilities if they have any accommodation requests. Discussing your\nneeds with the employer can be done verbally, but you should also confirm\narrangements by email so that you have some written documentation of what was\nagreed upon. If you request an accommodation that the employer is not familiar\nwith, they can ask you for additional information. Some examples of\naccommodation requests for employers at the interview stage can include:\n\n * Sign language or speech to speech interpreters for people who are deaf or have significant speech impairments.\n * An accessible meeting or interview location for people with mobility impairments.\n * Using email, texting, or a telephone relay operator rather than direct phone communication for people with hearing or speech impairments.\n * Electronic formats of materials and applications in advance of interview.\n * A counselor or representative for the candidate asking to be contacted in advance or requesting to go on the interview with the candidate.\n * A technology device or modification from a person with a hearing or visual disability.\n * A schedule adjustment.\n\nMore information on accommodations during the interview process can be found\non the following websites:\n\n * http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/jobapplicant.html\n * http://www.ada.gov/workta.htm\n * http://www.rileyguide.com/abled.html\n\n[top]\n\nHOW TO PREPARE\n\nBACKGROUND RESEARCH\n\nON THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nPhone\n\nSkype/video conferencing\n\nIn-person (short, all-day,multiple day)\n\nDISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS\n\nAn interview is a conversationbetween you and a potential employer. Ideally,\nit will be a mutuallyinformative dialogue within which you both benefits from\nlearning one another.The candidate uses the interview as an opportunity to\nshare information abouther/his background and qualifications, to express\ninterest in the hiringorganization and to pose questions to the interviewer.\nLikewise, theinterviewer uses the conversation to promote the hiring\norganization and todetermine if a good match exists between the candidate and\nthe position. Whilethis exchange of information is an integral aspect of the\nconversation, the\"fit\" between you and the interviewer(s) ï¿1⁄2 how natural\nthe conversation is, howmuch you enjoy one another's company, how confident\nand positive you seem andhow interested they are in being stranded at an\nairport with you for 5 hours ï¿1⁄2can be just as important.\n\nBACKGROUNDRESEARCH\n\nAn important component of any pre-interview preparations is theapplication\nprocess itself. It will be the information you provide on yourresume/CV and in\nyour cover letter that will attract the interest of employersand make them\nwant to interview you. In general terms, the most attractiveinformation will\nbe the information that is most relevant to the reader. Thisis information\nthat articulates the connections between your past experiences,knowledge, and\nthe skills you used to be successful, with the expectations ofthe employer. In\nthe same way that performing some background research onorganizations and job\ntypes is very important when constructing an effectiveset of application\nmaterials, any additional background research you can doprior to an interview\nwill help you to be able to show why your background andexpertise makes you a\ngood fit for the position. To do this you have tounderstand the needs of the\nemployer and the perspectives of the people who youwill likely be talking to\nduring an interview. If you can get the names of thepeople you will be\ninterviewing with, then make sure to spend some timeunderstanding their\nbackgrounds and career paths. This might help you to focuson experiences that\nyou might share in common with one of your interviewers,which can sometimes\nhelp to build rapport during an interview itself.\n\nSo, get to know the organization, the industry, and the position.Spend time\nreviewing organization websites, and familiarize yourself with\ntheorganization's divisions, mission statements, and history. Learn about\ntheindustry, what are the most important trends in this field and how is\ntheeconomy affecting the industry. Get some sense as to who the key players\nare,and be able to speak the \"language of the industry\".\n\nMake sure that some of your background research focuses on you. Itis important\nto know yourself and your career objectives. Employers are notinterested in\ncandidates with undefined career goals; they aim to fill jobswith qualified\ncandidates who have some sense of direction and know how theirskills support\ntheir job objectives. Even if you don't know exactly what youwant to do, you\nhave to be able to confidently tell an employer why you areinterested in this\nparticular job at this time. Think about your own abilitiesand experience in\nrelation to an employer's needs. Be able to discuss why youwant to work in\nthis type of industry, division, and/or company. Identify yourstrengths in\nrelation to each job for which you interview. Review your resumefor\nexperiences - whether they are related to education, work, or activities -that\nyou can use as examples to support your skills. Anything on the resume isfair\ngame, so also be prepared to describe or explain any item on it.\n\nYour background research into employers will help you to identifythe types of\ninterviews and interview questions you can expect. Considerusing your network\nof contacts to see if you can talk with people who have morespecific\nexperiences with an employer, or who can offer you some helpfulinsights into\nthe interview process. Talk to alumni currently working at theorganization to\nget more detailed information about what it takes to besuccessful there. You\nare not expected to be an expert in the particular field,but you should have\nenough knowledge to formulate meaningful questions topresent to the\ninterviewer. You can also visit the \"mock interviews and resources\" page to\nfindtools you can use to explore companies, industries, and industry-\nspecificinterview questions (e.g., glassdoor.com, Vault, Wetfeet). This\ninformationwill become very important when you start thinking about how best\nto answer interview questions. Thinking aboutyour experiences from the\nemployers' perspectives will help you to be able totalk confidently about\nthem, and show that you can tie in your previousexpertise to your future work\neffectiveness and productivity.\n\nQuick tip #1\n\nKnowwhat to expect. Make sure that you know the format of theinterview, how\nlong it will be, and exactly who you will be meeting with. Itwill help to do\nsome background research into your interviewers to see if anyaspect of your\npast experience is particularly relevant to them. This may helpyou choose\nwhich illustrations of your skills you use in some of your answers.You can ask\nthese questions to your point of contact at the employer ï¿1⁄2 usuallythe\nperson who gets in contact with you to schedule your interview.\n\nOn-campus recruiters typically offer on-campus informationsessions where they\nprovide some of this background information, and provide anopportunity for you\nto ask questions and speak with representatives from theorganization. These\nopportunities are listed on the Career Services calendar.Make use of on-line\nlibrary resources available to you to help you completethorough background\nresearch (e.g., ABI/Inform database managed by theLippincott Library). You can\nusually get an overview of the organization, itsproducts and/or services, its\nphilosophy and new developments, from its websiteor annual report. Also, the\nLippincott and Van Pelt reference collections housea variety of trade journals\nand online resources which discuss current issuesin the field.\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nYou may have 2-3 separate interviews for certain types of jobs youapply to,\nbut some job applications may actually involve more than thisdepending on the\nindustry or field. In most cases, there is a first round screeninginterview\nthat happens over the phone (or Skype), as part of on-campusrecruiting (OCR),\nor at a conference (for academic jobs). Shortlistedcandidates from the first\nround will then participate in one or more in-personinterviews at a future\ntime, often on-site at the employer. The format for screeningand in-person\ninterviews can be as varied as the many different jobs out there.Here are some\ngeneral recommendations for the type of preparations you can makefor these\ndifferent interviews types ï¿1⁄2 focusing mainly on the practical\nandlogistical aspects you will face.\n\n\\- Phone: If you know youare having a phone interview, and know who you will\nbe talking with (and youshould ask about this beforehand), then your next\npriority is to figure outwhich phone you will use, and who will be calling\nwhom. If you are using alandline, then choose a quiet location (and turn off\nor mute your mobilephone!). If you are using a mobile, then choose a location\nthat is both quietand has good reception (and is not too far away from a\nlandline in case youneed one). If there will be several people on the other\nend of the line, thenchances are that they will be using a speakerphone. These\ndo not always providethe greatest voice clarity, and this makes it especially\nimportant that you bein a quiet location. Double check the time zone when\nconfirming the call timefor interviews with employers from other states or\ncountries. Sincethe interviewer cannot see you, you do not have the advantage\nof using visualnon-verbal cues to reinforce your answers and convey enthusiasm\nabout theposition. Therefore, you must make sure that your tone of voice is as\nenergeticas possible. Making sure that you are well-prepared and well-rested\nbefore theinterview will be helpful in this regard. It is often said that\nsmiling whileyou speak enables you to maintain a natural and upbeat tone\nwithout becomingmonotone in your pitch. While notes may be helpful, do not\nbecome so relaxed asto read them verbatim. This can make you sound stilted and\nless engaging to theemployer. If an employer calls unexpectedly and you are\nnot prepared or in agood location to interview, always feel free to suggest\nsetting up anappointment to have the discussion at a later time.\n\nQuicktip #2\n\nUseyour notes. The downside to phone interviews is that it is notpossible to\nread the body language of the interviewers to know if your answersare coming\nacross well. The benefit of being on the phone is that you can havesome notes\nin front of you to refer to if needed. Don't read any of youranswers ï¿1⁄2\npeople can easily tell when something is being read, and you won'tcome off as\nsounding very personable. However, just down some key points youwant to get\nacross in your answers, and you can refer to these as you arespeaking to make\nsure you have covered everything. If you are having aconference call with\nseveral people, make a note of their names as they areintroduced so that you\nknow who you are talking to.\n\n\\- Skype/videoconferencing: If you are usingprofessional video conferencing\nequipment (Career Services has a room set asidefor video conferencing\ninterviews if you need to use this), then chances arethat the location will\nlook professional. You may still want to set up a testconnection with staff at\nthe company prior to the interview to ensure that thesystems are compatible\nwith one another. If you are using Skype, then you havea lot of work to do to\nensure that the image that comes across on theemployer's computer screen is a\nprofessional one. You will need to ensure thatthe backdrop, the lighting, and\nthe ambient sounds are all maximizing yourprofessionalism. You can find\nadditional information on this here. You should be dressed professionallysince\nthe interviewer will see you. If you are Skyping from home, then ensurethat\nyour friends, family, and (most importantly) pets are not going to make\nanappearance during the interview. The fuzzy tail of a cat quivering across\nthescreen, or its pitiful meowing for food, will not make a good impression.\nDosome practice interviews ahead of time with people you know, and get\nfeedbackfrom them about how you come across and look on their screens. You can\nalso useInterviewStream to get a sense what you look like whenanswering\nquestions. Pay attention to the lighting to ensure that your image isclear\nwithout being bleached out by the light or hidden by shadow. Remember todouble\ncheck the time zone when confirming the start time for interviews\nwithemployers from other states or countries. As always, make sure that you\nturnoff or mute your phone. Be prepared with the phone numbers of your\ncontacts atthe employer in case there is any technical trouble. It may be\nnecessary tohave a phone interview instead if it is not possible to connect by\nvideo.\n\n\\- In-person(short, all-day, multiple day): There can be many things to do to\nprepare for in-person interviewsdepending on whether they are performed in an\nOn-Campus Interview suite, in thelocal area close to where you live, or in\nanother part of the country (oranother country altogether). When you have to\ntravel to an interview, make surethat you understand who will pay for travel\narrangements, how they are to bemade, and what records you need for\nreimbursement. An on-site interview is atleast half-day and most are full\ndays, so get sufficient rest the night before.If you are traveling directly to\nthe interview, make sure that you wear a suitthat does not wrinkle easily and\navoid messy foods. Use your travel time torelax and gather your thoughts. If\nyou will be spending the night before theinterview, you may be invited to a\nnight-before reception and dinner. If so, bepersonable and professional\nbecause such events are still \"part of theinterview.\" When you settle in at\nthe hotel, continue to convey yourprofessionalism by not charging items to the\nroom. One of the most important logisticalsteps you can take to be prepared\nfor in-person interviews is to know where youare going. If possible, do a dry-\nrun by finding the actual place where you willbe interviewing. You do not want\nto be late to your interview because you wererushing around trying to find\nwhere you are meant to be. If you visit thelocation, think about how long it\nwill take you to get there under differenttraffic conditions. Find a local\ncoffee shop in case you arrive too early andneed to wait for a while. If you\ncannot do a dry run, use Google maps to get a street-eye view ofthe building\nand area so that you are not wandering around lost. If you haven'ttalked face-\nto-face with representatives from the employer before, then youalso need to\nmake the right impression when you first meet them. Take a look atthe\n\"Etiquette/Appearance\" resources to learn more.\n\nQuicktip #3\n\nClarifyreimbursement arrangements. If you have to travel to an on-\nsiteinterview, make sure that you are aware of what can be reimbursed.\nSomeorganizations routinely pay for travel expenses. Others, such as\ngovernmentagencies or smaller firms, may be less likely to do so. If in doubt,\nsimply askwhat the organization's policy is on travel reimbursement when you\narescheduling and confirming your interview time and schedule.\n\nWhatever the type of interview you are having, there will likelybe an\nopportunity for you to practice ahead of time. For example, if youinterview\nwill involve you giving some form of presentation, then you might beable to do\na trial run within your academic department. It you will have toparticipate in\ncase studies, then finding a campus/student group to practice withwill be very\nhelpful (e.g., Penn Graduate Consulting Group, Penn BiotechGroup). Being\nconfident in an interview will be the result of you knowing yoursubject\nextremely well (which in this case is you and yourexperiences/research), and\nhaving had the opportunity to practice talking aboutyourself, your interests,\nyour research, your abilities, your strengths, andyour skills. You will never\nknow for sure what questions you will actually beasked in an interview, but\nthe more you practice a broad range of interviewquestions, the more likely it\nis that you can handle anything thrown at you bythe interviewers.\n\nQuicktip #4\n\nGetpracticing. As soon as you know you have an interview coming, callCareer\nServices to schedule a mock interview. This is a great opportunity to\npracticeanswering questions and see how you answer them by watching a\nrecording of themock interview itself. Try to give yourself enough time before\nyour actualinterview to be able to absorb the feedback your get from your\nadvisor. You canalso set up a phone mock interview if you cannot come in, or\nuse onlineresources such as InterviewStream to practice in the comfort of your\nown home.There are going to be questions that you know will come up in any\ninterview,and so it is worth making sure you have good answers for questions\nlike: \"tellme about yourself\", \"why do you want this position?\", \"what is your\ngreateststrength?\" Approaches to answering these, and other, questions are\naddressed here.\n\nON THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW\n\nWhether you are calling the employer, or turning up for anin-person interview,\nmake sure that you are on time (arrive 5-10 or minutesearly for an in-person\ninterview, but no earlier). This is your first chance toshow your commitment,\ndependability, and professionalism. You also want to makesure your appearance\nis appropriate for an interview.\n\nQuicktip #5\n\nMakesure you have phone numbers. If you know you are going to be late foran\ninterview, be sure to call your contact at the employers and let them\nknow.However, try not to be late!\n\nPrepare yourinterview materials before the day of your interview. Bring\nseveral copies ofyour resume, a list of references, and, if appropriate, any\nwork samples. Keepa hold of these until someone specifically asks for them, or\nyou need toillustrate something that you are talking about in an answer to\naninterviewer's question. Make sure all of your materials are all up-to-date.\nYoumight want to bring a pen and notepad to jot down any information you may\nneedto remember between interviews (this can be a good way to keep track of\nall ofthe people that you meet during a series of in-person interviews), but\nyoushould not take notes during any of the actual interviews.\n\nThroughout the interview you should try to relax ï¿1⁄2 think of it asa\nconversation, rather than an interrogation. However, remember that you\narebeing interviewed from the moment you pick up the phone or arrive for anin-\nperson interview, until the moment that you put the phone down or leave\nthebuilding. It can certainly be beneficial to be courteous to everyone you\nspeak with. It will not just be the interviewer whois evaluating you ï¿1⁄2\nanyone you interact with (e.g., administrative assistant)could have a say in\nhiring you, even if it is just a small one.\n\nDuring yourinterview experience, make sure that your body language is positive\nandconfident. Greet any interviewer with a firm handshake and anenthusiastic\nsmile. Makeeye contact with the interviewer and speak in a clear voice.\n\nQuick tip #6\n\nMaking eye contact. A good tip when meeting with someone newis to make sure\nthat you hold eye contact long enough to be able to discern thecolor of their\neyes.\n\nInterviews can benerve-wracking times, and you want to avoid mumbling,\nspeaking too fast, ornervous gibbering. Make sure that youminimize some of\nthese general indicators ofnervousness by being aware of your body language:\n\n\\- Frequentlytouching your mouth\n\n\\- Fiddlingwith you hair\n\n\\- Fakinga cough to think about the answer to a question\n\n\\- Gnawingon your lip\n\n\\- Tightor forced smiles\n\n\\- Swingingyour foot or leg\n\n\\- Foldingor crossing your arms\n\n\\- Slouching\n\n\\- Avoidingeye contact\n\nTry to overcome theseissues by projecting your answers in a strong, confident\nmanner, making surethat the loudness and tone of your voice remains constant\nright to the end ofeach sentence. Many people have a tendency to start their\nanswers confidently,but then they get quieter, and quieter and quieter until\ntheir answerdisappears. The flipside to projectingyour answers confidently is\nto also make sure that you are listening to whatthe interviewers are saying.\nEither consciously or subconsciously, theinterviewer may reveal what they find\nimportant ï¿1⁄2 information that you can usewhen trying to come up with\nrelevant answers to their questions, or whentalking with other interviewers\nthat you meet from the same organization.\n\nTreat each successive interviewas if it were your first. Maintain your\nenthusiasm with each new person youmeet. If you are asked the same question\nfor the sixth time, remember that theperson who asks has not yet heard your\nanswer. Recognize that you will bevisiting a working organization and the\npeople you see may not be able todevote exclusive attention to you. Don't take\nit personally if an interviewertakes a call; pick up the thread of the\nconversation when the interviewer isfree again.\n\nQuick tip #7\n\nLeaving a good impression. Be aware of signals that indicate that the\ninterviewis over. An interviewer may stand or express appreciation for your\ntime. Thisis your clue to close the interview. Express your enthusiasm for\ntheorganization and, if you are interested in the position, ask the\ninterviewerwhen a decision will be made and when you may call. Maintain eye\ncontact andreturn a firm handshake if a hand is extended. Close the interview\nwith thesame enthusiastic and energetic style with which you approached it.\n\nWhen an employerinvites you to an interview, he or she generally already\nthinks you may bequalified to do the job. The interview is the time when both\ncandidate andemployer exchange enough information to allow you both to\ndetermine whether youand the organization are a good \"fit\" for each other.\nTherefore,think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation.\nUse thelimited amount of time you have to learn about the employer's needs and\ndiscussthe ways you can contribute to meeting them.\n\nDISABILITYACCOMMODATIONS\n\nIf you need specific accommodations for your interview, then youshould discuss\nthese with the employer while you are confirming times,locations, and who you\nwill be meeting with. The Americans with DisabilitiesAct of 1990 (ADA)\nrequires employers to provide reasonable accommodation toqualified employees\nand applicants with disabilities, unless suchaccommodations would pose an\nundue hardship to the employer (e.g., too costly,too extensive, too\nsubstantial, too disruptive). If you need accommodations, itis your\nresponsibility to let the employer know. While it is the\ncandidate'sresponsibility to request the accommodation, employers can ask\ncandidates withobvious disabilities if they have any accommodation requests\n.Discussing yourneeds with the employer can be done verbally, but you should\nalso confirmarrangements by email so that you have some written documentation\nof what wasagreed upon. If you request an accommodation that the employer is\nnot familiarwith, they can ask you for additional information. 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85,313	How To Survive an Avalanche	To survive an avalanche, start by trying to jump up the slope beyond the fracture line, or moving as far to the side as possible. If you’re unable to escape the path of the avalanche, try to grab on to a boulder or sturdy tree. Alternatively, work to stay toward the surface of the snow by kicking your feet and trashing your arms as if you’re swimming. In order to survive if you have been buried, dig a pocket around your face to breath into. Additionally, try to stick one arm straight up toward the snow’s surface to orient yourself and to hopefully be seen by rescuers.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20131013170940/http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=survive-an-avalanche-skier-air-bag", "http://web.archive.org/web/20181005133639/http://articles.latimes.com:80/2012/feb/21/nation/la-na-nn-avalanche-20120220", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210411021318/http://fsavalanche.com/" ]	train	686	[ { "original_url": "http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20131013170940/http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=survive-an-avalanche-skier-air-bag", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Survive an Avalanche: Skier’s Air Bag: Scientific American", "passages": [ "For those who can’t resist fresh powder in the backcountry, a new wearable safety device could increase the chances of rescue", "AVALANCHE AIR BAG: Backpacks equipped with inflatable bladders--such as this model from Dakine--are designed to keep a skier near a rushing snowpack’s surface, where there is less of a chance he or she will be be suffocated. Image: Courtesy of Dakine", "Every winter the allure of skiing on deep, untracked mountain snow attracts skiers to backcountry areas. Yet the thrill of skiing in an off-the-beaten- path bowl with waist-deep powder comes with a risk of being caught in a dangerous, potentially life-threatening avalanche.", "Most experienced skiers pay close attention to avalanche safety and carry specialized equipment such as avalanche beacons, shovels and probes that can help in location and rescue. This season a new device has been added to the tool kit: an “avalanche air bag” equipped with inflatable bladders that fill instantly in the event of a snowpack slide. When an avalanche strikes, skiers can be carried along in a thunderous mass of snow moving up to 100 kilometers per hour down the mountainside. Death is usually caused by suffocation.", "At the first sign of danger, a skier pulls a ripcord that activates a cartridge of compressed air or nitrogen, which inflates bladders within two or three seconds. Some brands use single U-shaped bladders that protect the back of the skier’s head and shoulders. Other manufacturers use dual bladders in case one is damaged or fails to fully inflate. The North Face ABS (air bag system) uses compressed nitrogen to inflate two integrated, high-volume air bags that keep the user on the surface of the avalanche by equalizing the volume and density of the victim relative to the surrounding snow. In general the bladders hold between 85 and 150 liters of air—enough to keep an adult skier near the surface of an avalanche slide. The bladders are designed to stay inflated for several minutes.", "Keeping the skier near the rushing snowpack’s surface lessens the chance he or she will be be suffocated. The principle is the same as what keeps brazil nuts near at the top of a bowl of mixed nuts—bigger and less dense objects tend to rise to the surface. “Avalanche air bags are not flotation devices,” says Pascal Haegeli, an avalanche safety researcher at Avisualanche Consulting and an adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University’s School of Resource and Environmental Management in British Columbia. “They don’t work like a life vest that you use when boating. It’s not a buoyancy effect, it’s a sorting effect. The bladders make the skier a larger particle within the avalanche debris.” (This YouTube video provides an example of a skier deploying an avalanche air bag during a snow slide in the Snake River backcountry near Montezuma, Colo.)", "Few air bag models are designed to deploy automatically, although some feature a wireless activation remote. This makes it possible for a skier in an emergency to inflate not only his air bag but also the air bags of other members of his group. Models vary sharply in price, anywhere from about $500 to more than $1,200, depending on the materials used and the features offered—the lightest backpacks are typically the most expensive.", "The air bags have received credit for saving lives. Nearly a year ago, an avalanche on Stevens Pass in Washington State swept professional skier Elyse Saugstad more than 600 meters in 30 seconds. Saugstad credits her air bag with keeping her head above the snow slide, which killed three other skiers in her group.", "Other ski experts confirm that they do help. “Although air bags don’t do anything to prevent trauma, they do prevent a lot of avalanche victims from death or injury from asphyxiation,” says Jonathan Shefftz, a National Ski Patrol avalanche instructor who trained at the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. “If you can see part of the victim, that reduces or avoids the need to use a beacon search to find a buried victim. Avalanche air bags are not foolproof, but they definitely offer a very big measure of additional protection.”", "Air bag–equipped backpacks are beginning to improve safety, Haegeli says, but they don’t eliminate the risk. “They were able to save some lives, but there were still fatalities even with fully deployed air bags,” he says.", "The best way to avoid getting caught in one of these snow slides is to follow local avalanche forecasts, carry safety equipment and understand how to use them if caught in a slide." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Survive an Avalanche: Skier’s Air Bag: Scientific American\n\n * Sections\n\n * Latest News\n * Videos\n * Podcasts\n * Citizen Science\n * Bring Science Home\n * Slide Shows\n * Energy & Sustainability\n * Evolution\n * Health\n * Mind & Brain\n * Space\n * Technology\n * More Science\n\n * Subscribe\n\n * SHARE:\n * RT @SciAm\n\n### Extreme Tech\n\n * Technology\n * ::\n * Extreme Tech\n * ::\n * January 29, 2013\n * ::\n * 1 Comments\n * ::\n * Email\n * ::\n * Print\n\n# How to Survive an Avalanche: Skier’s Air Bag\n\nFor those who can’t resist fresh powder in the backcountry, a new wearable\nsafety device could increase the chances of rescue\n\nBy Lou Dzierzak\n\nAVALANCHE AIR BAG: Backpacks equipped with inflatable bladders--such as this\nmodel from Dakine--are designed to keep a skier near a rushing snowpack’s\nsurface, where there is less of a chance he or she will be be suffocated.\nImage: Courtesy of Dakine\n\nEvery winter the allure of skiing on deep, untracked mountain snow attracts\nskiers to backcountry areas. Yet the thrill of skiing in an off-the-beaten-\npath bowl with waist-deep powder comes with a risk of being caught in a\ndangerous, potentially life-threatening avalanche.\n\nMost experienced skiers pay close attention to avalanche safety and carry\nspecialized equipment such as avalanche beacons, shovels and probes that can\nhelp in location and rescue. This season a new device has been added to the\ntool kit: an “avalanche air bag” equipped with inflatable bladders that fill\ninstantly in the event of a snowpack slide. When an avalanche strikes, skiers\ncan be carried along in a thunderous mass of snow moving up to 100 kilometers\nper hour down the mountainside. Death is usually caused by suffocation.\n\nAt the first sign of danger, a skier pulls a ripcord that activates a\ncartridge of compressed air or nitrogen, which inflates bladders within two or\nthree seconds. Some brands use single U-shaped bladders that protect the back\nof the skier’s head and shoulders. Other manufacturers use dual bladders in\ncase one is damaged or fails to fully inflate. The North Face ABS (air bag\nsystem) uses compressed nitrogen to inflate two integrated, high-volume air\nbags that keep the user on the surface of the avalanche by equalizing the\nvolume and density of the victim relative to the surrounding snow. In general\nthe bladders hold between 85 and 150 liters of air—enough to keep an adult\nskier near the surface of an avalanche slide. The bladders are designed to\nstay inflated for several minutes.\n\nKeeping the skier near the rushing snowpack’s surface lessens the chance he or\nshe will be be suffocated. The principle is the same as what keeps brazil nuts\nnear at the top of a bowl of mixed nuts—bigger and less dense objects tend to\nrise to the surface. “Avalanche air bags are not flotation devices,” says\nPascal Haegeli, an avalanche safety researcher at Avisualanche Consulting and\nan adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University’s School of Resource and\nEnvironmental Management in British Columbia. “They don’t work like a life\nvest that you use when boating. It’s not a buoyancy effect, it’s a sorting\neffect. The bladders make the skier a larger particle within the avalanche\ndebris.” (This YouTube video provides an example of a skier deploying an\navalanche air bag during a snow slide in the Snake River backcountry near\nMontezuma, Colo.)\n\nFew air bag models are designed to deploy automatically, although some feature\na wireless activation remote. This makes it possible for a skier in an\nemergency to inflate not only his air bag but also the air bags of other\nmembers of his group. Models vary sharply in price, anywhere from about $500\nto more than $1,200, depending on the materials used and the features\noffered—the lightest backpacks are typically the most expensive.\n\nThe air bags have received credit for saving lives. Nearly a year ago, an\navalanche on Stevens Pass in Washington State swept professional skier Elyse\nSaugstad more than 600 meters in 30 seconds. Saugstad credits her air bag with\nkeeping her head above the snow slide, which killed three other skiers in her\ngroup.\n\nOther ski experts confirm that they do help. “Although air bags don’t do\nanything to prevent trauma, they do prevent a lot of avalanche victims from\ndeath or injury from asphyxiation,” says Jonathan Shefftz, a National Ski\nPatrol avalanche instructor who trained at the American Institute for\nAvalanche Research and Education. “If you can see part of the victim, that\nreduces or avoids the need to use a beacon search to find a buried victim.\nAvalanche air bags are not foolproof, but they definitely offer a very big\nmeasure of additional protection.”\n\nAir bag–equipped backpacks are beginning to improve safety, Haegeli says, but\nthey don’t eliminate the risk. “They were able to save some lives, but there\nwere still fatalities even with fully deployed air bags,” he says.\n\nThe best way to avoid getting caught in one of these snow slides is to follow\nlocal avalanche forecasts, carry safety equipment and understand how to use\nthem if caught in a slide.\n\nRights & Permissions\n\n### Read more:\n\n * Fighting the White Death\n\n * SHARE:\n * RT @SciAm\n\n### Email this Article\n\nHow to Survive an Avalanche: Skier’s Air Bag\n\nX\n\nView Full site \| Subscribe \| Subscriber Customer Service \| Newsletter Sign Up\n\| Contact Us \| Terms of Use \| Privacy Policy\n\nScientific American is a trademark of Scientific American, Inc., used with\npermission\n\n© 2013 Scientific American, a Division of Nature America, Inc.\n\nAll Rights Reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://articles.latimes.com:80/2012/feb/21/nation/la-na-nn-avalanche-20120220", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20181005133639/http://articles.latimes.com:80/2012/feb/21/nation/la-na-nn-avalanche-20120220", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to survive an avalanche? Spit, an expert says.", "passages": [ "Spit could mean the difference between life and death if you are ever caught in an avalanche, an expert says.", "Avalanches are rare -- but deadly. Every second is critical to survival, as is keeping calm in the face of calamity. But that's not easy to do in the face of a terrifying, blinding slide that has the ability to blanket victims in snow and ultimately smother them.", "¬†After of a weekend avalanche that claimed the lives of three skiers in Washington state, we asked John Snook, avalanche forecaster for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, what you should do if you find yourself facing one.", "At the first sign of an avalanche, he suggests thrashing around as if your life depends upon it -- because it does. Thrashing, or \"swimming,\" can help you stay atop the slide and the snow, making survival more likely, he said Monday.", "If you are being enveloped by snow, do your best to keep one arm straight above your head. This serves two purposes. It can help you figure out up from down, which is not always possible if you've been tossed around and become disoriented, Snook told The Times.", "With your other hand, Snook said, try your best to create an air pocket in front of your face before the snow becomes too compacted. People buried in avalanches smother, so an air pocket could provide you with enough air to survive until help arrives, he said.", "An air pocket can also make room for this trick: If you're stuck in the snow and you can't tell up from down, spit. Gravity will tell you which direction to move -- assuming that you can move.", "The best way to avoid an avalanche is to take precautions from the get-go. \"Every mountain in the West has a local avalanche center,\" he said. Every snow adventurer should be versed in the weather forecast, the snowpack conditions and the avalanche danger rating before venturing out for the day.", "Consult the forecast, research the area that you're planning to traverse and, most important, don't allow skiers' \"powder fever\" to overrule your better judgment, he said.", "When traveling in avalanche-prone areas, don't move together as a pack. Each skier or snowboarder should navigate the stretch ahead alone. That way, if disaster strikes, survivors can alert rescuers to the victim's whereabouts.", "Everyone trekking into the snowy wilderness -- snowboarders, skiers, snowmobilers -- should be carrying an avalanche survival kit containing a snow shovel, a beacon that is worn on the body, and a probe. High-tech probes work hand-in-hand with the beacon to locate a victim and can even poke air holes in the snow to help victims breathe until they can be rescued.", "A relatively new device, a flotation air bag, can be deployed in the case of an avalanche. It's being credited with saving the life of one of the skiers, Elyse Staugstad, who was also caught in Sunday's deadly slide.", "Snook said he is a fan of the flotation air bag. But, he said, \"We fear it will give people a false sense of security.\"", "Snook also suggests that adventurers understand the basics of avalanches, and use such information for their safety. For example, avalanches cannot occur on slopes that are less than 25 to 30 degrees. When plotting out routes, such knowledge can add an extra cushion of safety so that outdoors lovers can focus on safely getting to their destination instead of courting danger along the way.", "Colorado, for example, has experienced a low-snow year. Those early layers of snow can make for a weak foundation. Ideally, the next layers of snow create heavier \"slabs\" that make for a solid layer. But if snow is light, the region can be more prone to slabs slipping and sliding and cracking above the poor foundation.", "\"It's like trying to build a house with a deck of cards. Eventually that weak foundation fails,\" Snook said. \"It's been particularly hazardous this year in Colorado. Probably the most dangerous snowpack we've had in 30 years.\"", "Typically, the people killed in avalanches are skiers or snowboarders. But snowmobilers are catching up, he said, because the machines are more powerful and durable than ever, enabling riders to go farther into the backwoods and higher on slopes.", "Snook said Sunday's avalanche especially hit home with him. He lost a friend to an avalanche last Thursday near Gibbs Creek and Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado. \"I'm trying to honor my friend by hopefully helping others,\" he said.", "So far, 17 people have died in avalanches this snow season. Last year, 36 people died in avalanches, according to the Colorado Avalanche information Center." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to survive an avalanche? Spit, an expert says. - latimes\n\nAdvertisement\n\nYOU ARE HERE: LAT Home→Collections\n\n# How to survive an avalanche? Spit, expert says\n\nFebruary 21, 2012\|By Rene Lynch\n\nKing County Sheriff's Department officers and other emergency officials...\n(Associated Press / The Seattle...)\n\nSpit could mean the difference between life and death if you are ever caught\nin an avalanche, an expert says.\n\nAvalanches are rare -- but deadly. Every second is critical to survival, as is\nkeeping calm in the face of calamity. But that's not easy to do in the face of\na terrifying, blinding slide that has the ability to blanket victims in snow\nand ultimately smother them.\n\n¬†After of a weekend avalanche that claimed the lives of three skiers in\nWashington state, we asked John Snook, avalanche forecaster for the Colorado\nAvalanche Information Center, what you should do if you find yourself facing\none.\n\nAt the first sign of an avalanche, he suggests thrashing around as if your\nlife depends upon it -- because it does. Thrashing, or \"swimming,\" can help\nyou stay atop the slide and the snow, making survival more likely, he said\nMonday.\n\nIf you are being enveloped by snow, do your best to keep one arm straight\nabove your head. This serves two purposes. It can help you figure out up from\ndown, which is not always possible if you've been tossed around and become\ndisoriented, Snook told The Times.\n\nAnd, if you're lucky, your gloved hand could be sticking up above the snow to\nhelp rescuers find you.\n\nWith your other hand, Snook said, try your best to create an air pocket in\nfront of your face before the snow becomes too compacted. People buried in\navalanches smother, so an air pocket could provide you with enough air to\nsurvive until help arrives, he said.\n\nAn air pocket can also make room for this trick: If you're stuck in the snow\nand you can't tell up from down, spit. Gravity will tell you which direction\nto move -- assuming that you can move.\n\nThe best way to avoid an avalanche is to take precautions from the get-go.\n\"Every mountain in the West has a local avalanche center,\" he said. Every snow\nadventurer should be versed in the weather forecast, the snowpack conditions\nand the avalanche danger rating before venturing out for the day.\n\nConsult the forecast, research the area that you're planning to traverse and,\nmost important, don't allow skiers' \"powder fever\" to overrule your better\njudgment, he said.\n\nWhen traveling in avalanche-prone areas, don't move together as a pack. Each\nskier or snowboarder should navigate the stretch ahead alone. That way, if\ndisaster strikes, survivors can alert rescuers to the victim's whereabouts.\n\nEveryone trekking into the snowy wilderness -- snowboarders, skiers,\nsnowmobilers -- should be carrying an avalanche survival kit containing a snow\nshovel, a beacon that is worn on the body, and a probe. High-tech probes work\nhand-in-hand with the beacon to locate a victim and can even poke air holes in\nthe snow to help victims breathe until they can be rescued.\n\n\"The whole idea is to just buy yourself some time until help can arrive,\" he\nsaid.\n\nA relatively new device, a flotation air bag, can be deployed in the case of\nan avalanche. It's being credited with saving the life of one of the skiers,\nElyse Staugstad, who was also caught in Sunday's deadly slide.\n\nSnook said he is a fan of the flotation air bag. But, he said, \"We fear it\nwill give people a false sense of security.\"\n\nSnook also suggests that adventurers understand the basics of avalanches, and\nuse such information for their safety. For example, avalanches cannot occur on\nslopes that are less than 25 to 30 degrees. When plotting out routes, such\nknowledge can add an extra cushion of safety so that outdoors lovers can focus\non safely getting to their destination instead of courting danger along the\nway.\n\nAlso, adventurers should know this counterintuitive fact: Less snow often\nmeans greater danger.\n\nColorado, for example, has experienced a low-snow year. Those early layers of\nsnow can make for a weak foundation. Ideally, the next layers of snow create\nheavier \"slabs\" that make for a solid layer. But if snow is light, the region\ncan be more prone to slabs slipping and sliding and cracking above the poor\nfoundation.\n\n\"It's like trying to build a house with a deck of cards. Eventually that weak\nfoundation fails,\" Snook said. \"It's been particularly hazardous this year in\nColorado. Probably the most dangerous snowpack we've had in 30 years.\"\n\nTypically, the people killed in avalanches are skiers or snowboarders. But\nsnowmobilers are catching up, he said, because the machines are more powerful\nand durable than ever, enabling riders to go farther into the backwoods and\nhigher on slopes.\n\nSnook said Sunday's avalanche especially hit home with him. He lost a friend\nto an avalanche last Thursday near Gibbs Creek and Wolf Creek Pass in\nColorado. \"I'm trying to honor my friend by hopefully helping others,\" he\nsaid.\n\nSo far, 17 people have died in avalanches this snow season. Last year, 36\npeople died in avalanches, according to the Colorado Avalanche information\nCenter.\n\nALSO:\n\nPresidents Day reality check: Abraham Lincoln was robbed\n\nWhitney Houston: Town ignored order to fly flags at half-staff\n\nArizona sheriff outed as gay vows to stay in congressional race\n\nJoin Rene Lynch on Google+, Facebook or Twitter\n\nMORE:\n\n## Seizure Led to FloJo's Death\n\n## His 104 scores make his case\n\n## Restaurant review: South Beverly Grill\n\n## Brutal Murder by Teen-Age Girls Adds to Britons' Shock\n\n## Comaneci Confirms Suicide Attempt, Magazine Says\n\nAdvertisement\n\nFROM THE ARCHIVES\n\n * Deaths caused by avalanches on the rise December 29, 2012\n * Colorado Considers Steep Jump in Ski Resort Fine February 15, 2006\n\nCopyright 2018 Los Angeles Times\n\nTerms of Service\n\n\|\n\nPrivacy Policy\n\n\|\n\nIndex by Date\n\n\|\n\nIndex by Keyword\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://fsavalanche.com/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210411021318/http://fsavalanche.com/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Your Doorway to Outdoor Training", "passages": [ "Thai amulets these days have less of Buddhism & more towards money making. 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In these forests we can also find many plant species of medicinal values and it is a home for many nomadic people.", "In Malaysia, visitor will get a chance to explore many things and it includes some of the adventurous activities as well. Water sport activities, trekking, Safari, River rafting, gambling etc at https://my.bet888win.net/., are the list of activities where people can enjoy the trip to the best. Water sport activities are carried out near the beaches of Malaysia and trekking options are available in tropical green forests. All these activities will indulge the visitor and there is no chance of getting bored for even a minutes, when we are at Malaysia.", "It is a heaven for shopping freaks. We can find many bustling shopping malls, departmental stores, shops of traditional articrafts and night markets. These options provides a chance to purchase number of items like clothes, electronic equipment’s, fashion accessories, sports items, shoes, computer devices etc. Every year, shopping carnival is held during the month of march or April. Visiting the place during the shopping festival assures a great shopping experience to the visitors with discounted prices.", "Not only the natural attractions or shopping, Malaysia is a best place to enjoy the vibrant night life. The city is colorful throughout the year with night parties at various pubs, night clubs, bars and restaurants. Parties are great source of entertainment to the travelers of Malaysia.", "Singapore is a small island located in between the countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia. It is a country which has 5 million inhabitants and attractive feature is its diverse culture. The people from various regions and also the religions are living in the same place without making any disputes among them. Each religion has a great influence over the other and environment of the city represents the same. Majority of the inhabitants in Singapore are Chinese i.e. about 60% of the total population.", "The climate of Singapore is humid and hot with a temperature of about 30 degree Celsius. Even it has hot climate, people love to visit the place because of its natural beauty and other attractions. Local people are kind and friendly and greets the visitors with a cute smile. Singapore is known for cleanliness and each street in Singapore are well maintained and some of the places are wrapped by lush green. Not only the city is clean, it is also a safer place for all kind of visitors. Solo travelers can roam around the country without any worries.", "It is a great place to experience the various Asian cultures. The influence of religions can be seen in the dishes of Singapore. Here we can find the food courts serving all kind of Chinese, Indian and local dishes of Singapore.", "Singapore is a city with utmost modernization. The life style of the people, number of dazzling malls, high rise towers, organised way of city altogether makes the city attractive and stands as a symbol of modernity. Even though the city is modernized, the people are still following the traditions and they respect their cultures.", "Exploring the colonial districts of Singapore is a nice experience. Little India, China Town, Arab Quarters are termed as colonial districts and it reminds the old Singapore. Here you can find the shops and restaurants which offers the products of respective countries. In these places, antique stores and old shop houses are the main attractions.", "The night life at Singapore is awesome. Many pubs, bars and restaurants, night clubs and the online games such as https://vbet77.net/online-casino enhances the beauty of evening life. People love to spend their time in these places to forget the tensions and get rid of stress. None of the visitor can say it as a boring city and all these features are making the country to be more attractive.", "Lottery games are very popular in Singapore and the famous lottery agency Singapore pools are still providing the new games with attractive benefits to the customers. The agency also started online lottery to ease the way of customers. Because for everyone it may not be possible to come to the outlets for buying the tickets or for playing the game. So, using online lottery the interested people can play the game online and to participate in the lottery process, the person should have account in the particular website.", "Toto is one of the most played lottery game, it is very simple, and it has been termed as a color game. In lottery website also, there is an option of playing the toto games. Lottery website is accessible to everyone of all over the globe and it has obtained a great appraise from the customers.", "There are many variants in the toto game itself like, toto 4d, toto 5d, toto 6d etc. In Singapore, the most played version is toto with 6 digits. The player need to select the numbers from 0-49 of their own choice (it is good if you use the game strategies which increases the chance of winning). The drawing will happen on one particular day and the draw results can be retrieved easily using latest toto results, which gives the real time updates of the draw results.", "The lottery game can be played from anywhere in online using laptop or smart phone with the valid account details. It is an easiest and safest way of experiencing the lottery games. The online lottery is reliable and allows to play almost all kind of lottery games like, toto, 4d and Singapore sweep. From many years the lottery websites are providing the best services to the customers. The customers are treated in a well manner or professional way to meet the requirement of their lottery.", "The online lottery games gives the thrilling experiences to the gamers. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or a lottery expert, all are given prominence. The transaction of your amount and the prize money are carried out in a secure way and fast as well. So, no need of going to traditional outlets for buying the ticket and standing in a long queue. Use the lottery websites and enjoy the best experience of playing such games.", "Malaysia is a country blessed with numerous natural tourist destination spots located in SouthEast Asia. The country is developing in a fast pace aiming to get reputation of developed nation by the end of 2020. One of the great thing about Malaysia is its diverse population which comprises of people from Islam, Hindu and Buddhists. The government officials of Malaysia has taken efforts to make the place suitable for tourism and today Langkawi, Genting and Cameron Highland are known places among the travelers around the world.", "For global tourists, Malaysia is beautiful and appealing destination in Asia which offers exciting touring experience and exclusive cuisines. Malaysian’s know, understand speak English well and hence travelers won’t face difficulties in communication. Malaysia has everything from spectacular mountain ranges to exotic beaches, historic temples to stunning skyscrapers. Malaysia is often admired by international tourists for its pristine beaches and marine park where stunning corals and aquatic species are found in profusion.", "Kula Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia, this cosmopolitan city is a home to the World’s tallest twin tower “Petronas Twin Towers”. You can enjoy the view of city’s skyline from the bridge connecting two buildings. House of Parliament, Kuala Lumpur tower, Putra world trade center, Tugu Negara and few mosques are must see tourist spot in city. Genting Highland is a hill top resort situated just few kilometers away from Capital city. More people head to Genting to escape from the heat of sun that is common in every other places in Malaysia. At Genting, tourists can enjoy online gambling games to add extra fun to their vacations.", "Taman Negara National Park in Malaysia is world’s oldest rain forest and its also reputed as World Heritage Site. There are numerous other rain forests in Malaysia that have been declared as National Parks and it is worth watching each one of them. Bako National Park is a popular for its beautiful beaches, waterfalls and lush green areas of forest. Pristine beaches along the coastline of Malaysia and coral fringed islands are great tourists spot. Langkawi, Tioman and Pangkor are island liked by tourists. Penang island is famous for relaxing beaches, cultural mix and its history.", "If you are planning to take a break from your hustle bustle life, then Malaysia is the best destination. For a truly Asian Experience, Malaysia is the perfect place which confers not only tradition and culture, monuments and tourism but also exotic night life, lip smacking cuisines and array of shopping complex, it has something for everyone.", "A good backpack should protect its contents from theft, physical damage, and inclement weather. So, you have to choose a backpack when it provides you all these protective features. Let’s take a look at the anti-theft backpack and how it provides such features:", "So protection from theft is important, especially if you’re going to be traveling in areas where theft is a real concern. A well-designed backpack will have measures in place that deter thieves and make it difficult for them to access the contents. Consider the following factors when choosing a backpack, if theft is a concern for you while you travel:", "This is an important consideration for security against pilferers and pickpockets. Backpack, anti-theft feature is provided by lockable zipper system. This means anti-theft backpack with a TSA locks which is difficult for thieves to open your backpack. Another factor can be a zipper type you are choosing in backpack. YKK zippers, made by the Japanese behemoth company YKK, are widely believed to be the world’s best zippers so it’s a good idea to choose a backpack fitted with these YKK zippers.", "The material of a backpack is everything, especially when it comes to security. Some thieves will try to open a bag and steal the contents as they fall out, so choose a bag made of thick, sturdy fabric. Nylon is a popular choice for travel backpacks, as it is durable and water-resistant. Other materials like polyester or plastic with PVC coating will be best, as it provides slash-resistant in which thieves can’t cut the backpack with ease or slash it with knife.", "Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, it is easy to hack your personal information as well as financial information. This is possible with the techniques of skimming.", "Passports, credit cards, and even ID cards have RFID chips that contain your personal information, and it is possible that identity thieves could access this information from a distance with an RFID reader. Chances of this happening are slim, but many companies have RFID-blocking pockets for your cards as an extra security measure. Anti-theft backpacks do have RFID-blocking pockets. Thus, buy your anti-theft backpack when it provides all these theft features.", "Singapore Lifestyle is extremely rich and vibrant! Interestingly, Singapore is one of the most enjoyable cities in Southeast Asia. People of Singapore got more safety to walk on the road or travelling in public transport and anywhere in the country. Singapore Government is one of the least corrupted governments in the world. The country is famous for being clean and green environment.", "Though the country is small, economic growth of country is quite high and one of the richest countries in the world. It is rather small being a small city- state having an area of 699 km2 being the reason for its dense population. Geographically, Singapore is located on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, south of the Malaysia state of Johor, and north of the Indonesia Riau Islands. It lies just 137 kilometers north of the Equator.", "The climate of Singapore is hot and humid as it is located nearer to equator line. Due to its geographical location and maritime exposure, Singapore’s climate is characterized by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity and abundant rainfall. The average temperature is between 25 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms occur on 40% of all days.", "Singapore has four official languages such as Mandarin, English, Malay and Tamil. Accordingly the people of Singapore will be the mix of Chinese, Indians, Malays and less number of other nationalists. In spite of being a smallest city, Singapore is having one of the busiest ports in the world.", "Most of the tourists plan a trip here to experience the wonderful shopping. You can purchase anything starting from clothes to electronic goods etc. Orchard road is one of the best places to do shopping. Other Places are Bugis, Little India, China Town etc.", "Thus, to have your holiday to be the most memorable moment visit Singapore. There are many offers available to book your tour package to Singapore and hence, check it out to book your trip.", "Malaysia is a comfortable country to explore. The roads are smooth, public transportation is good and one can feel the comfort in each corner of the country. Despite of its economic difficulties, Malaysia continues to focus on the rapid development of the country. Over the centuries Malaysia was a trade center for materials, traditions and ideas. Many neighboring country people migrated to Malaysia in the name of trading. The region was originally settled by Orang Asli citizens, Migrants from southern China and Indians trades spread their culture and religious traditions throughout the area they settled.", "Travelers who seek relaxation and who wants to explore different cultures will find that Malaysia is the best choice for the destination vacation. Malaysia has numerous number of beautiful beaches along the spectacular sides of amazing islands. The Capital city KulaLumpur is the heart of Malaysia with tall buildings, skyscrapers, Shopping malls and freefall adventure. Petronas Twin tower is the World’s tallest Twin Tower, the glamour of these tower has not vanished even with years. GeorgeTown fills up the energy for the big city life. In GeorgeTown one can easily find the historical buildings, which defines the story of colonial existence, Museums and artistic walls around the streets just amazing.", "Open air market attracts many tourists who love to have fresh fruits and vegetables, apart from markets there are various food stalls which serves the best taste of Malaysian Cuisine. The list of plant species you can finds in Malaysia is enormous. It is a home for around 8000 flowering plants, one among them is Rafflesia, which bears a largest flower in the world. There are wildlife reserves and National Parks in Malaysia, which even offers night safaris, canopy walk, trekking and much more. Genting Highland will live you amazed with its spectacular nature of hillside station, the attractions of the Genting Highland include skyways, cave temples, Butterfly park, strawberry farms and gaming centers which has developed plenty of gaming websites like betcity88. Mount Kinabulu is Southeast Asia’s tallest mountain. Climbing to Kinabulu is not an easy task but one should try who are prepared and fit for it.", "Malaysia provides an easy public transportation like buses, cabs and trains. Buses are traveled across the major cities so that one can travel around within a small fare. Trishaw is a local transportation available at every city of Malaysia. It is a 3-wheel vehicle decorated beautifully with decorative items like artificial flowers and colorful papers. Totally Malaysia has something to gift for everyone from young to age who visits the Country. and grandeur", "If you aren’t a fan of working out alone, then maybe consider an actual fitness class dedicated to the outdoors. These are an alternative to spending hours in a gym. Here are some different types of classes you can take:", "This is an effective group workout. They are great for several reasons and are one of the best options for beginners. These routines can work your cardiovascular system and it can also help you gain some flexibility. Some of the routines are also very complex, allowing you to build strength. It also gets your heart pumping and you can enjoy fun dance elements to boot.", "This is a type of workout where participants perform sprints and mini assault courses to train on. This is a fantastic cardiovascular workout and it focuses on agility, which is hard to accomplish in a confined gym space. You can do more intense workouts with others that include weight moving and dragging. This is a great all-body workout. Also, these classes are a great opportunity to add teamwork exercises such as group lifting or relays.", "There are a ton of boot camp-style programs that you can get involved with. However, one of the most popular kinds are the army-inspired ones. These are high-impact classes programs that use traditional stretches and exercises such as jumping jacks, lunges, and push-ups to work your whole body. These programs combine cardiovascular exercises with strength and core building movements.", "Before choosing a class, ensure it is right for you by doing your research first. You don’t want to get yourself into something that you cannot handle.", "Green exercise is the combination of moving your body and enjoying the outdoors. Did you know that doing your workout routine outside can improve mood and reduce depression? It’s true! It can provide a mental health boost that indoor gyms can’t. It has been shown to reduce anger, depression, and improve mood. Exposure to sunlight has the ability to enhance mood.", "Not only that, but outdoor fitness can enhance your self-esteem. Research has shown that just as little as five minutes of activities outdoors can improve one’s self-esteem. It’s also a low-cost solution for those who are dedicated to their workouts. There are tons of free spaces for trainers and individuals to take advantage of. Not to mention, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on fancy gym equipment.", "You can also easily access areas for working out with minimal effort. There are trails, inclined roads, benches, trees and more that you can take advantage of without batting an eye. They are literally everywhere! If you’re unsure of where to go, check out your local parks and recreation website for guidance.", "One of the biggest advantages of outdoor fitness is that you are one with mother nature. Doing your routine outside can help you feel more connected to your environment and yourself. It’s great for allowing yourself to feel grounded.a", "Most people can agree that once the warmer months roll in, being stuck inside a crowded gym seems unappealing. This leads to a decrease in motivation to continue their workout routine. Unfortunately, warm weather means bikinis and the urge to have a flat stomach or abs. Skipping your gym session won’t get you any closer to earning those toned abs or tight, flat belly. There’s some good news to this, though! You can skip the gym and still get your intense workout to blast those calories out of the water. Here are some effective ways to burn fat while enjoying the great outdoors:", "Who says you need a treadmill to get that intense workout? All you need to do is grab a mat and a timer. This is a 10-15-20 cardio routine that was created by Lindsay Ferrer, a personal trainer in New York City:", "10 long jumps: Do a long jump that is the length of your towel or mad and then shuffle yourself back to your starting position.", "15 Sumo Squats: Get your feet wider than your hips and turn your toes slightly as you sit back into the squat.", "15 Burpees: Jump, squat, and place your hands on your mat as you jump out into a plant position. Pop back up into your standing position and give a clap.", "20 Bicycle Crunches: Lay down and bring both knees to your chest and hands behind your head. Twist and crunch, bringing your knee to the opposite elbow.", "If you want to burn calories, try trail running. Because trails are uneven and textures, your body must work harder. This makes trail running more intense than running on a road or a track. This is also a great way to enjoy scenery.", "Do you live near water? If so, this is a great way to tone your entire body without feeling like you are actually exercising. Not only is it fun, but it’s easy. All you need to do is stand on an oversized long board and use paddles to move across calm waters. It requires your whole body, emphasizing on your core stability and body control.", "Consider taking some rowing courses. These are affordable and are a change of pace to your everyday routine. This is a low-impact cardio workout that works your legs and core. You can burn up to 800 calories per hour. Sailing is also a great workout for those who are looking for a total-body workout that helps to build upper-body strength, agility, and more. It can burn around 200 calories per hour.", "If you want a serious ab workout, consider taking trapeze classes. This is a total-body workout that can allow you to burn 500 calories per hour. Not only that, but you can work those abs by hanging off a bar and controlling your whole body." ] }, "parsed_md": "FS Avalanche \| Your Doorway to Outdoor Training\n\n# FS Avalanche\n\nYour Doorway to Outdoor Training\n\n## Finding Authentic Thai Amulets\n\nThai amulets these days have less of Buddhism & more towards money making.\nSuperstitious people will be their target and they make them buy it in\nseconds. Buddhism considers that trading images of Buddha for financial profit\nis offensive. The word they use to give amulets is called borrowing amulets\nnot buying or selling amulets. The amulets which has Buddha image in it as\npath of Buddha and being committed to their path. Buddhism says that there is\nno magical power in amulets they are reminder of Buddha and his teachings.\n\nAmulets are produced in temples and they must get blessings from monks then\nonly they are considered are real amulets. Before these amulets will be handed\nas donation in the hand of monks. I like collecting amulets, I have many\nhistorical things with me I visit all historical places and learn the value\nand history of that place and get some antique things from there. I’m not here\nto buy them and wear as I said I want to collect it but I’m sure I will end up\nbuying wrong amulets.\n\nI really don’t understand how this eye glass help you to identify age and\norigin of the amulets will there be any marking on the amulets that will help\nin finding out? I started searching in internet that how to make difference I\nended up getting warring saying be aware while buying them. If you are buying\nin bulk them take knowledgeable person.\n\nIts hard to find it out from the material because the material used for real\namulets are kept secret as they should not scam it. This makes me real hard to\nfind out what I must buy and how I must find out. So, I started search for\nsome genuine person who have complete knowledge on these amulets. Finally, I\ngot my angel from one of my friends who suggested me to him. And, I got all my\namulets in one shot with complete details on it.\n\nThere are genuine sellers who promote real amulets they will give you complete\ndetails about those amulets. These sellers have earned the trust from years\nand you should always take consultation from them if you are looking for real\nresult. If you do not buy original amulets, they will not be bringing any\nresult to you and will merely act as showpiece. One of the most recognized\nseller is thaiamulets888.com and one of the most popular amulets with them is\nLP Toh Pidta 2521. When you go to buy them ask for the history of the amulets\nand information of it you will get an idea if he is genuine. It’s worth\ncollecting all rare and antique amulets it gives you more happiness when you\nhave limited addiction item of world with you.\n\nWillie Shull October 9, 2020October 12, 2020 Religious No Comments\n\n## Can Mobile Phones Be Tracked?\n\nHave you ever wondered if mobile phones can be tracked? If you still looking\nfor an answer, you should know that it is not only possible to track the\nlocation and it can be much more. If you need to know the location of the\nphone based on its number, I’ll recommend you to check\nwww.geolocaliserunportable.fr that makes it possible to track a mobile phone\nwithout anyone knowing via GPS with localiser un portable.\n\nThere are full feature tracking app as well if you are looking beyond location\ntracking. The demand for mobile phone tracking exists not only to be able to\nsee where a phone is located, but also to monitor what the phone’s owner is\ndoing on the phone (texts, calls etc). There’s plenty of uses for something\nlike this and the demand for this software has definitely jumped as more and\nmore people are using cell phones.\n\nIt’s a powerful piece of software and something that has many uses...\n\nSo How Can Mobile Phones Be Tracked?\n\nTake a look at the app doing a simple search. This is your secret weapon to\nbeing able to track a mobile phone 🙂\n\nWith these app, you will be able to do a lot. Here’s a snapshot of some of the\nthings you can do with it:\n\n * Track the location of a mobile phone (24 hours a day)\n * See any text messages from the phone\n * Get details on every phone call\n * Take a look at the photos and videos taken on the phone\n * Look over the history from the mobile web browser\n\nOne thing to keep in mind is that this software is programmed to be\n“invisible”. What this means is that when it’s installed on the phone it’s not\nsomething that shows up or can be spotted. If you don’t know it’s on the\nphone, you’re not going to find out.\n\nThis is important because many times when you’re tracking a mobile phone, you\ndon’t want the person to know you can see what they’re doing on the phone. If\nthey knew it was on the phone, obviously they would change the way that they\nused it.\n\nFor anyone who has wondered can mobile phones be tracked, they might be\nsurprised at both how easy it is and how much you can see from someone else’s\nphone. There’s a goldmine of information available about someone’s life by\nusing this sort of program!\n\nAnd to finish off I do want to point out that using this program is very\nsimple. You’ll be able to have it downloaded and fully setup within minutes.\nTrust me, it’s VERY easy!\n\nWillie Shull September 18, 2020September 20, 2020 Mobile Tricks No Comments\n\n## A Brief Note On Various Attractions Of Malaysia\n\nMalaysia has been recognized as True Asia and it is a tagline of Malaysian\ntourism department. Visiting Malaysia alone gives the experience of travelling\nall the Asian countries in terms of food, culture and lively people. It gives\na way to understand the Asian culture and traditions and enjoy the moments. It\nis a hub of many natural and man-made attractions with plenty of activities\nand some of the destinations are listed below.\n\nBeaches\n\nMalaysia has thousands of beaches and it starts from the silver sandy beaches\nof peninsular region to black sandy beaches like pebble of Pantai Batu and\nPantai Pasir Hitam. The country has variety in beaches as well.\n\nWild Animal Species\n\nMalaysia has many national parks which have plethora of plant and animal\nspecies and it is adorable. In Malaysia we can find many wild species like\nSumatran Rhinoceros, Clouded Leopard, Orangutan, Malaysian Tiger etc. The\nrespective authorities are preserving the natural resources like green forests\nwhich is a home for all these wild species. In these forests we can also find\nmany plant species of medicinal values and it is a home for many nomadic\npeople.\n\nPlenty Of Activities\n\nIn Malaysia, visitor will get a chance to explore many things and it includes\nsome of the adventurous activities as well. Water sport activities, trekking,\nSafari, River rafting, gambling etc at https://my.bet888win.net/., are the\nlist of activities where people can enjoy the trip to the best. Water sport\nactivities are carried out near the beaches of Malaysia and trekking options\nare available in tropical green forests. All these activities will indulge the\nvisitor and there is no chance of getting bored for even a minutes, when we\nare at Malaysia.\n\nShopping\n\nIt is a heaven for shopping freaks. We can find many bustling shopping malls,\ndepartmental stores, shops of traditional articrafts and night markets. These\noptions provides a chance to purchase number of items like clothes, electronic\nequipment’s, fashion accessories, sports items, shoes, computer devices etc.\nEvery year, shopping carnival is held during the month of march or April.\nVisiting the place during the shopping festival assures a great shopping\nexperience to the visitors with discounted prices.\n\nParties\n\nNot only the natural attractions or shopping, Malaysia is a best place to\nenjoy the vibrant night life. The city is colorful throughout the year with\nnight parties at various pubs, night clubs, bars and restaurants. Parties are\ngreat source of entertainment to the travelers of Malaysia.\n\nWillie Shull March 6, 2019March 20, 2020 Destination No Comments\n\n## A Guide On Various Features Of Singapore\n\nSingapore is a small island located in between the countries such as Malaysia\nand Indonesia. It is a country which has 5 million inhabitants and attractive\nfeature is its diverse culture. The people from various regions and also the\nreligions are living in the same place without making any disputes among them.\nEach religion has a great influence over the other and environment of the city\nrepresents the same. Majority of the inhabitants in Singapore are Chinese i.e.\nabout 60% of the total population.\n\nThe climate of Singapore is humid and hot with a temperature of about 30\ndegree Celsius. Even it has hot climate, people love to visit the place\nbecause of its natural beauty and other attractions. Local people are kind and\nfriendly and greets the visitors with a cute smile. Singapore is known for\ncleanliness and each street in Singapore are well maintained and some of the\nplaces are wrapped by lush green. Not only the city is clean, it is also a\nsafer place for all kind of visitors. Solo travelers can roam around the\ncountry without any worries.\n\nIt is a great place to experience the various Asian cultures. The influence of\nreligions can be seen in the dishes of Singapore. Here we can find the food\ncourts serving all kind of Chinese, Indian and local dishes of Singapore.\n\nSingapore is a city with utmost modernization. The life style of the people,\nnumber of dazzling malls, high rise towers, organised way of city altogether\nmakes the city attractive and stands as a symbol of modernity. Even though the\ncity is modernized, the people are still following the traditions and they\nrespect their cultures.\n\nExploring the colonial districts of Singapore is a nice experience. Little\nIndia, China Town, Arab Quarters are termed as colonial districts and it\nreminds the old Singapore. Here you can find the shops and restaurants which\noffers the products of respective countries. In these places, antique stores\nand old shop houses are the main attractions.\n\nThe night life at Singapore is awesome. Many pubs, bars and restaurants, night\nclubs and the online games such as https://vbet77.net/online-casino enhances\nthe beauty of evening life. People love to spend their time in these places to\nforget the tensions and get rid of stress. None of the visitor can say it as a\nboring city and all these features are making the country to be more\nattractive.\n\nWillie Shull March 1, 2019February 25, 2019 Destination No Comments\n\n## Online Lottery Games Of Singapore\n\nLottery games are very popular in Singapore and the famous lottery agency\nSingapore pools are still providing the new games with attractive benefits to\nthe customers. The agency also started online lottery to ease the way of\ncustomers. Because for everyone it may not be possible to come to the outlets\nfor buying the tickets or for playing the game. So, using online lottery the\ninterested people can play the game online and to participate in the lottery\nprocess, the person should have account in the particular website.\n\nToto is one of the most played lottery game, it is very simple, and it has\nbeen termed as a color game. In lottery website also, there is an option of\nplaying the toto games. Lottery website is accessible to everyone of all over\nthe globe and it has obtained a great appraise from the customers.\n\nThere are many variants in the toto game itself like, toto 4d, toto 5d, toto\n6d etc. In Singapore, the most played version is toto with 6 digits. The\nplayer need to select the numbers from 0-49 of their own choice (it is good if\nyou use the game strategies which increases the chance of winning). The\ndrawing will happen on one particular day and the draw results can be\nretrieved easily using latest toto results, which gives the real time updates\nof the draw results.\n\nThe lottery game can be played from anywhere in online using laptop or smart\nphone with the valid account details. It is an easiest and safest way of\nexperiencing the lottery games. The online lottery is reliable and allows to\nplay almost all kind of lottery games like, toto, 4d and Singapore sweep. From\nmany years the lottery websites are providing the best services to the\ncustomers. The customers are treated in a well manner or professional way to\nmeet the requirement of their lottery.\n\nThe online lottery games gives the thrilling experiences to the gamers. It\ndoesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or a lottery expert, all are given\nprominence. The transaction of your amount and the prize money are carried out\nin a secure way and fast as well. So, no need of going to traditional outlets\nfor buying the ticket and standing in a long queue. Use the lottery websites\nand enjoy the best experience of playing such games.\n\nWillie Shull February 21, 2019February 12, 2019 Games No Comments\n\n## Tourists Attraction In Malaysia\n\nMalaysia is a country blessed with numerous natural tourist destination spots\nlocated in SouthEast Asia. The country is developing in a fast pace aiming to\nget reputation of developed nation by the end of 2020. One of the great thing\nabout Malaysia is its diverse population which comprises of people from Islam,\nHindu and Buddhists. The government officials of Malaysia has taken efforts to\nmake the place suitable for tourism and today Langkawi, Genting and Cameron\nHighland are known places among the travelers around the world.\n\nFor global tourists, Malaysia is beautiful and appealing destination in Asia\nwhich offers exciting touring experience and exclusive cuisines. Malaysian’s\nknow, understand speak English well and hence travelers won’t face\ndifficulties in communication. Malaysia has everything from spectacular\nmountain ranges to exotic beaches, historic temples to stunning skyscrapers.\nMalaysia is often admired by international tourists for its pristine beaches\nand marine park where stunning corals and aquatic species are found in\nprofusion.\n\nKula Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia, this cosmopolitan city is a home\nto the World’s tallest twin tower “Petronas Twin Towers”. You can enjoy the\nview of city’s skyline from the bridge connecting two buildings. House of\nParliament, Kuala Lumpur tower, Putra world trade center, Tugu Negara and few\nmosques are must see tourist spot in city. Genting Highland is a hill top\nresort situated just few kilometers away from Capital city. More people head\nto Genting to escape from the heat of sun that is common in every other places\nin Malaysia. At Genting, tourists can enjoy online gambling games to add extra\nfun to their vacations.\n\nTaman Negara National Park in Malaysia is world’s oldest rain forest and its\nalso reputed as World Heritage Site. There are numerous other rain forests in\nMalaysia that have been declared as National Parks and it is worth watching\neach one of them. Bako National Park is a popular for its beautiful beaches,\nwaterfalls and lush green areas of forest. Pristine beaches along the\ncoastline of Malaysia and coral fringed islands are great tourists spot.\nLangkawi, Tioman and Pangkor are island liked by tourists. Penang island is\nfamous for relaxing beaches, cultural mix and its history.\n\nIf you are planning to take a break from your hustle bustle life, then\nMalaysia is the best destination. For a truly Asian Experience, Malaysia is\nthe perfect place which confers not only tradition and culture, monuments and\ntourism but also exotic night life, lip smacking cuisines and array of\nshopping complex, it has something for everyone.\n\nWillie Shull January 30, 2019March 21, 2020 Destination No Comments\n\n## Anti-Theft Backpacks – Protection From Theft\n\nA good backpack should protect its contents from theft, physical damage, and\ninclement weather. So, you have to choose a backpack when it provides you all\nthese protective features. Let’s take a look at the anti-theft backpack and\nhow it provides such features:\n\nTheft Protection:\n\nSo protection from theft is important, especially if you’re going to be\ntraveling in areas where theft is a real concern. A well-designed backpack\nwill have measures in place that deter thieves and make it difficult for them\nto access the contents. Consider the following factors when choosing a\nbackpack, if theft is a concern for you while you travel:\n\nClosure Mechanism:\n\nThis is an important consideration for security against pilferers and\npickpockets. Backpack, anti-theft feature is provided by lockable zipper\nsystem. This means anti-theft backpack with a TSA locks which is difficult for\nthieves to open your backpack. Another factor can be a zipper type you are\nchoosing in backpack. YKK zippers, made by the Japanese behemoth company YKK,\nare widely believed to be the world’s best zippers so it’s a good idea to\nchoose a backpack fitted with these YKK zippers.\n\nMaterial:\n\nThe material of a backpack is everything, especially when it comes to\nsecurity. Some thieves will try to open a bag and steal the contents as they\nfall out, so choose a bag made of thick, sturdy fabric. Nylon is a popular\nchoice for travel backpacks, as it is durable and water-resistant. Other\nmaterials like polyester or plastic with PVC coating will be best, as it\nprovides slash-resistant in which thieves can’t cut the backpack with ease or\nslash it with knife.\n\nRFID Protection:\n\nNowadays, with the advancement of technology, it is easy to hack your personal\ninformation as well as financial information. This is possible with the\ntechniques of skimming.\n\nPassports, credit cards, and even ID cards have RFID chips that contain your\npersonal information, and it is possible that identity thieves could access\nthis information from a distance with an RFID reader. Chances of this\nhappening are slim, but many companies have RFID-blocking pockets for your\ncards as an extra security measure. Anti-theft backpacks do have RFID-blocking\npockets. Thus, buy your anti-theft backpack when it provides all these theft\nfeatures.\n\nWillie Shull November 9, 2018November 20, 2018 Travel gadget No Comments\n\n## The “Real” Singapore Lifestyle\n\nSingapore Lifestyle is extremely rich and vibrant! Interestingly, Singapore is\none of the most enjoyable cities in Southeast Asia. People of Singapore got\nmore safety to walk on the road or travelling in public transport and anywhere\nin the country. Singapore Government is one of the least corrupted governments\nin the world. The country is famous for being clean and green environment.\n\nThough the country is small, economic growth of country is quite high and one\nof the richest countries in the world. It is rather small being a small city-\nstate having an area of 699 km2 being the reason for its dense population.\nGeographically, Singapore is located on the southern tip of the Malay\nPeninsula, south of the Malaysia state of Johor, and north of the Indonesia\nRiau Islands. It lies just 137 kilometers north of the Equator.\n\nThe climate of Singapore is hot and humid as it is located nearer to equator\nline. Due to its geographical location and maritime exposure, Singapore’s\nclimate is characterized by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity\nand abundant rainfall. The average temperature is between 25 degrees Celsius\nand 31 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms occur on 40% of all days.\n\nSingapore has four official languages such as Mandarin, English, Malay and\nTamil. Accordingly the people of Singapore will be the mix of Chinese,\nIndians, Malays and less number of other nationalists. In spite of being a\nsmallest city, Singapore is having one of the busiest ports in the world.\n\nTourists Attractions:\n\nThere are many wonderful places to visit in Singapore which are having world-\nclass attractions. Sentosa, Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Marina Bay Sands,\nJurong Bird Park, Esplanade, Garden By The Bay, Botanical Garden, River\nSafari, Sky Park – Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Resortbet etc. When you start to\nexplore such attractions of Singapore, you will find real fun and excitement.\n\nFood:\n\nSingaporeans as well as tourists enjoy the different cuisines of Singapore.\nSambal Stingray, Char Kway Teow, Oyster Omelette, Chicken Rice, Clay-Pot\nSeafood, Fish Head Curry, Beef Rendang are some favorite dishes of\nSingaporeans and tourists.\n\nShopping:\n\nMost of the tourists plan a trip here to experience the wonderful shopping.\nYou can purchase anything starting from clothes to electronic goods etc.\nOrchard road is one of the best places to do shopping. Other Places are Bugis,\nLittle India, China Town etc.\n\nThus, to have your holiday to be the most memorable moment visit Singapore.\nThere are many offers available to book your tour package to Singapore and\nhence, check it out to book your trip.\n\nWillie Shull October 15, 2018November 20, 2018 Destination No Comments\n\n## Travel Guide To Malaysia\n\nMalaysia is a comfortable country to explore. The roads are smooth, public\ntransportation is good and one can feel the comfort in each corner of the\ncountry. Despite of its economic difficulties, Malaysia continues to focus on\nthe rapid development of the country. Over the centuries Malaysia was a trade\ncenter for materials, traditions and ideas. Many neighboring country people\nmigrated to Malaysia in the name of trading. The region was originally settled\nby Orang Asli citizens, Migrants from southern China and Indians trades spread\ntheir culture and religious traditions throughout the area they settled.\n\nTravelers who seek relaxation and who wants to explore different cultures will\nfind that Malaysia is the best choice for the destination vacation. Malaysia\nhas numerous number of beautiful beaches along the spectacular sides of\namazing islands. The Capital city KulaLumpur is the heart of Malaysia with\ntall buildings, skyscrapers, Shopping malls and freefall adventure. Petronas\nTwin tower is the World’s tallest Twin Tower, the glamour of these tower has\nnot vanished even with years. GeorgeTown fills up the energy for the big city\nlife. In GeorgeTown one can easily find the historical buildings, which\ndefines the story of colonial existence, Museums and artistic walls around the\nstreets just amazing.\n\nOpen air market attracts many tourists who love to have fresh fruits and\nvegetables, apart from markets there are various food stalls which serves the\nbest taste of Malaysian Cuisine. The list of plant species you can finds in\nMalaysia is enormous. It is a home for around 8000 flowering plants, one among\nthem is Rafflesia, which bears a largest flower in the world. There are\nwildlife reserves and National Parks in Malaysia, which even offers night\nsafaris, canopy walk, trekking and much more. Genting Highland will live you\namazed with its spectacular nature of hillside station, the attractions of the\nGenting Highland include skyways, cave temples, Butterfly park, strawberry\nfarms and gaming centers which has developed plenty of gaming websites like\nbetcity88. Mount Kinabulu is Southeast Asia’s tallest mountain. Climbing to\nKinabulu is not an easy task but one should try who are prepared and fit for\nit.\n\nMalaysia provides an easy public transportation like buses, cabs and trains.\nBuses are traveled across the major cities so that one can travel around\nwithin a small fare. Trishaw is a local transportation available at every city\nof Malaysia. It is a 3-wheel vehicle decorated beautifully with decorative\nitems like artificial flowers and colorful papers. Totally Malaysia has\nsomething to gift for everyone from young to age who visits the Country. and\ngrandeur\n\nWillie Shull October 14, 2018October 12, 2018 Destination No Comments\n\n## Types of Outdoor Fitness Classes: Which One Is Right for You?\n\nIf you aren’t a fan of working out alone, then maybe consider an actual\nfitness class dedicated to the outdoors. These are an alternative to spending\nhours in a gym. Here are some different types of classes you can take:\n\n## Aerobics\n\nThis is an effective group workout. They are great for several reasons and are\none of the best options for beginners. These routines can work your\ncardiovascular system and it can also help you gain some flexibility. Some of\nthe routines are also very complex, allowing you to build strength. It also\ngets your heart pumping and you can enjoy fun dance elements to boot.\n\n## Circuit Training\n\nThis is a type of workout where participants perform sprints and mini assault\ncourses to train on. This is a fantastic cardiovascular workout and it focuses\non agility, which is hard to accomplish in a confined gym space. You can do\nmore intense workouts with others that include weight moving and dragging.\nThis is a great all-body workout. Also, these classes are a great opportunity\nto add teamwork exercises such as group lifting or relays.\n\n## Boot Camp\n\nThere are a ton of boot camp-style programs that you can get involved with.\nHowever, one of the most popular kinds are the army-inspired ones. These are\nhigh-impact classes programs that use traditional stretches and exercises such\nas jumping jacks, lunges, and push-ups to work your whole body. These programs\ncombine cardiovascular exercises with strength and core building movements.\n\nBefore choosing a class, ensure it is right for you by doing your research\nfirst. You don’t want to get yourself into something that you cannot handle.\n\nWillie Shull August 20, 2018August 10, 2018 Fitness, Outdoor No Comments\n\n## The Refreshing Benefits of Outdoor Fitness\n\nGreen exercise is the combination of moving your body and enjoying the\noutdoors. Did you know that doing your workout routine outside can improve\nmood and reduce depression? It’s true! It can provide a mental health boost\nthat indoor gyms can’t. It has been shown to reduce anger, depression, and\nimprove mood. Exposure to sunlight has the ability to enhance mood.\n\nNot only that, but outdoor fitness can enhance your self-esteem. Research has\nshown that just as little as five minutes of activities outdoors can improve\none’s self-esteem. It’s also a low-cost solution for those who are dedicated\nto their workouts. There are tons of free spaces for trainers and individuals\nto take advantage of. Not to mention, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg\non fancy gym equipment.\n\nYou can also easily access areas for working out with minimal effort. There\nare trails, inclined roads, benches, trees and more that you can take\nadvantage of without batting an eye. They are literally everywhere! If you’re\nunsure of where to go, check out your local parks and recreation website for\nguidance.\n\nOne of the biggest advantages of outdoor fitness is that you are one with\nmother nature. Doing your routine outside can help you feel more connected to\nyour environment and yourself. It’s great for allowing yourself to feel\ngrounded.a\n\nWillie Shull August 9, 2018August 10, 2018 Fitness, Outdoor No Comments\n\n## 5 Effective Outdoor Fitness Routines: You’ll Enjoy #5\n\nMost people can agree that once the warmer months roll in, being stuck inside\na crowded gym seems unappealing. This leads to a decrease in motivation to\ncontinue their workout routine. Unfortunately, warm weather means bikinis and\nthe urge to have a flat stomach or abs. Skipping your gym session won’t get\nyou any closer to earning those toned abs or tight, flat belly. There’s some\ngood news to this, though! You can skip the gym and still get your intense\nworkout to blast those calories out of the water. Here are some effective ways\nto burn fat while enjoying the great outdoors:\n\n### Intense Outdoor Cardio\n\nWho says you need a treadmill to get that intense workout? All you need to do\nis grab a mat and a timer. This is a 10-15-20 cardio routine that was created\nby Lindsay Ferrer, a personal trainer in New York City:\n\n * 10 long jumps: Do a long jump that is the length of your towel or mad and then shuffle yourself back to your starting position.\n * 10 Push Ups: Do a regular push up 10 times.\n * 15 Sumo Squats: Get your feet wider than your hips and turn your toes slightly as you sit back into the squat.\n * 15 Burpees: Jump, squat, and place your hands on your mat as you jump out into a plant position. Pop back up into your standing position and give a clap.\n * 20 Bicycle Crunches: Lay down and bring both knees to your chest and hands behind your head. Twist and crunch, bringing your knee to the opposite elbow.\n * 20 Mountain Climbers: Begin in the plank position and bring your knees to your chest.\n\n### Trail Running\n\nIf you want to burn calories, try trail running. Because trails are uneven and\ntextures, your body must work harder. This makes trail running more intense\nthan running on a road or a track. This is also a great way to enjoy scenery.\n\n### Paddle Boarding\n\nDo you live near water? If so, this is a great way to tone your entire body\nwithout feeling like you are actually exercising. Not only is it fun, but it’s\neasy. All you need to do is stand on an oversized long board and use paddles\nto move across calm waters. It requires your whole body, emphasizing on your\ncore stability and body control.\n\n### Rowing & Sailing\n\nConsider taking some rowing courses. These are affordable and are a change of\npace to your everyday routine. This is a low-impact cardio workout that works\nyour legs and core. You can burn up to 800 calories per hour. Sailing is also\na great workout for those who are looking for a total-body workout that helps\nto build upper-body strength, agility, and more. It can burn around 200\ncalories per hour.\n\n### Trapeze\n\nIf you want a serious ab workout, consider taking trapeze classes. This is a\ntotal-body workout that can allow you to burn 500 calories per hour. Not only\nthat, but you can work those abs by hanging off a bar and controlling your\nwhole body.\n\nWillie Shull August 8, 2018August 10, 2018 Fitness No Comments\n\n### Follow Us\n\n### Latest Blogs\n\n * 10/09/2020 Finding Authentic Thai Amulets\n\n * 09/18/2020 Can Mobile Phones Be Tracked?\n * 03/06/2019 A Brief Note On Various Attractions Of Malaysia\n\n * 03/01/2019 A Guide On Various Features Of Singapore\n\n * 02/21/2019 Online Lottery Games Of Singapore\n\n### Advertisement\n\n### Subscribe to FS Avalanche\n\n2018 Copyright • FS Avalanche \| Privacy Policy • Disclaimer\n\n" } ]
1,496	How To Build a Darkroom	To build a darkroom, find a room in your house with no windows or small windows that can be easily covered. Then, tape black fabric around any windows to cut out the light. Next, split your room into a dry side and a wet side, with the dry side being for your electrical equipment and the wet side for developing photos. When your room is ready, bring in a table and your equipment, including your enlarger, chemicals, and printing kit. Finally, set up your funnel, trays, and film clips on the wet side and reels, easel, and safe light on the dry side.	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Just thinking of it brings out the most nostalgic of feelings from all photographers, even if you learned in the digital age, and even if you’ve never even set foot in a traditional chemical darkroom. There is something so gratifying about the idea of hand-crafting your photographs from a physical negative, printing on real paper, and watching your images come to life in baths of chemistry. Without waxing too romantic about the whole idea, it is safe to say that even the most cutting-edge digital photographers would still experience a sense of glee to see photography transpire in its most historical and, arguably, authentic means. While traditional darkroom processes and spaces are certainly rarer now than ever before, it needs to be stated that the art of darkroom-based photography is not dead.", "\"...darkroom printing can be experienced by anyone with a keen interest, some spare room, and the desire to produce photographs in a manner that is unrivaled... to the current state of digital imaging.\"", "Darkroom printing and processing is intimidating, it is amazing, and it is a viable practice for contemporary photographers. Analog enthusiasts, students, and fine art photographers are the most common practitioners of a wet process; however, this is not to say that darkroom printing cannot be experienced by anyone with a keen interest, some spare room, and the desire to produce photographs in a manner that is unrivaled in many regards to the current state of digital imaging. If you’re just delving into film-based photography, setting up a darkroom to make your own prints can be as simple or as complex as you would like it to be. Working darkrooms can be built out of a small closet, a spare room, a basement, or nearly any other free space you might find in your home. They can be permanent fixtures or assembled when needed. They can be large or small, complex or simple. Much in the same way every photographer configures his or her computers, cameras, and other photographic means to suit a personal workflow, a darkroom can be designed around one’s needs, tastes, and space.", "This buying guide will provide an introduction to the essential tools you will need to begin setting up your darkroom, including film development, chemistry, printing and processing, and some other considerations for the whole process.", "Before we can dive into printing and the other aspects of a darkroom you may begin to think of initially, we should first take a look at the film- processing end of the traditional-process spectrum. Without well-developed negatives, you will not be making the fine art prints you are imagining. You can very easily develop your film in your bathroom or at your kitchen sink. If you’re planning on setting up a space for a darkroom, those can be ideal places for processing film due to the availability of a sink, access to water, and a dedicated space for working with chemicals.", "Here’s a quick shopping list of everything you need: tanks, reels, graduated cylinders, chemistry storage bottles, chemistry, and film clips or another method for drying—all in all, not too bad. Now, delving a bit deeper, let’s look at tanks and reels.", "Dedicated instruments for processing your film, tanks and reels are vessels and coils or frames that allow you to immerse your film—either rolls or sheets—in the chemistry necessary to develop it. Split between two categories, there are daylight tanks and open tanks (or not-daylight tanks). As its name would suggest, a daylight tank allows you to develop your film safely in ambient light. On the other hand, an open tank, which is generally reserved for sheet film development, forces you to work in total darkness.", "Daylight tanks are much more common and, outside of a professional lab, are the de facto standard for processing roll film. They are split between two categories—steel and plastic—and comprise a cylindrical tank, some form of a light baffle, and a lid that permits pouring chemistry in and out with the room lights on. Inside the tank, during development, are reels, around which your film is securely wound. The reels prevent the film from sticking to itself and ensure even development. Like the tanks can be constructed from plastic and steel, reels are also available in plastic or steel and must be matched to the tank material. Plastic reels go in plastic tanks; steel reels go in steel tanks. Plastic reels are typically easier for the novice to load since they incorporate a ratcheting mechanism that is often called an “autoloader.” Steel reels, on the other hand, are a bit trickier to load at first and require a bit more dexterity in the way of slightly arching the film width-wise, and manually spooling it around the reel. Plastic tanks have the advantage of simplicity, ease of use, and reels often can accommodate various sizes of roll film; steel tanks have the advantage of being more durable, require less chemistry for processing, and have better temperature stability.", "For large format photographers, you can either develop your film in a daylight tank or in open tanks. Open tanks require you to work in total darkness, require multiple tanks for each chemical, and allow you to develop each individual exposure separately as opposed to “en masse” as you would with rolls of film that contain numerous exposures. Daylight tanks for sheet film are a bit easier to work with, since you can work in the light; however, they are a bit trickier to load than their roll-film counterparts. Additionally, sheet film can also be processed in developing trays, but we’ll cover those in the printing section.", "A topic worthy of an entire encyclopedia itself, chemistry for developing your film is nearly as crucial as film itself. Especially in regard to developers, numerous options allow you to refine the look of your imagery by choosing specific chemicals and adjusting developing time, temperature, dilution, and agitation. Simply put, you should never underestimate the importance of film development. In the most general terms, black-and-white film developers are split between powder and liquid formulas. Both will become a liquid working solution at some point, though—it just depends on your preference for shelf life versus mixing protocol. Liquid developers are much easier to mix, can usually be mixed in smaller amounts, but tend to have somewhat shorter shelf lives. Powdered developers must be mixed with water in a certain manner, often requiring mixing with hot water and then waiting for your solution to cool before use, but they do have a nearly infinite shelf life when the package of powder is unopened.", "Moving beyond this difference in preference, different film developers are available to achieve distinct effects and some are well-suited for certain films, certain processing techniques, or for certain printing methods. Some key examples include:", "Kodak D-76, which is almost like the Tri-X of developers due to its incredible flexibility, long history, and general application for use on nearly any black-and-white film. Just like Tri-X, this developer will almost always give you usable results, if not to the point of a drawback. Its lack of specialness is its specialness; it is the most popular film developer simply because it works.", "Kodak XTOL, which is essentially the T-Max of developers if D-76 is the Tri-X (yes, there is an actual T-Max developer; however, it is not nearly as versatile as XTOL nor comparative to D-76). XTOL is known for its fine-grain qualities and ability to provide extended shadow details.", "Adox Adonal, which is the new name for one of the most historic film developers of all time, Rodinal—a chemical that equally as many people love as others hate, Adonal/Rodinal is known for giving a crisply prominent grain structure, high sharpness, and being ideal for very long development times. Even though this is a liquid developer, it is known for having a nearly indefinite shelf life, even after the bottle has been opened.", "PMK Pyro, which is one of the best known of a class of pyrocatechol developers that “stain” the negatives during development and yield an extremely long tonal scale with high edge sharpness and film speed.", "This is by no means a comprehensive list. One of the most exciting aspects of developing your film at home is the chance to experiment with so many film- and-developer combinations.", "In addition to a film developer, the other essential chemical needed for processing your film is fixer. Fixer, as its name would suggest, stabilizes your film after development and removes the unexposed silver halide to create a permanent image. Other chemicals commonly used during film development, which are optional but often highly recommended depending on your film type, include stop bath, to immediately terminate the process of development prior to fixing; hardeners, which are sometimes added to fixers if working with films with a softer emulsion; washing aids, or hypo clearing agent, which help to expedite the process of washing fixer from film prior to the final water rinse; and wetting agents, which help to minimize water spots or streaks forming on your film as it dries.", "Moving beyond the essentials for film development, a stable of odds, ends, and other helpful accessories can make the task of processing your film exponentially easier. Since most chemicals need to be diluted prior to use, and it is unlikely you will use all of your mixture at once, storage bottles are a convenient way to keep your working and stock solutions. Graduates are available in a wide variety of sizes and help with mixing certain quantities of chemicals to ensure consistent, accurate results. Film clips, which honestly do work better than clothespins, hang your film securely when air drying. A second clip is attached to the bottom of the roll holds it taut to prevent curling or clinging. Last, but not least, a proper thermometer is indispensable and will help you achieve that perfect 68°F during development, for consistent results.", "With your film developed, you can now move on to the heart of traditional wet processing: printing. In a basic sense, printing mirrors the entire process of film photography up to this point; you are now taking what you have photographed and developed, and creating a recognizable image. The process of printing, just like shooting, involves a light source, a lens, focusing, exposure adjustments, recording to a light-sensitive material, and processing the latent image into a light-stable photograph. This entire series of events takes place in a darkroom. Darkrooms in old movies conjure images of a dim, red-lit room in which photographers manipulate wet pieces of paper with tongs and hang them on twine adorned with clothespins to dry. While possible, this is usually pretty far from the truth of the darkroom, which is more akin to a science lab engulfed in amber lighting, where you constantly oscillate between bright “white light” and the darkroom in order to evaluate your prints, load your negatives, wash prints, and perform finishing tasks. While still romantic, it is not nearly the sight one might expect.", "As mentioned before, a darkroom can take shape in myriad ways, ranging from a temporary setup in your hall closet or bathroom to a full-fledged lab in your basement. Regardless of your configuration, there are a handful of procedures and tools to help you develop the most effective workspace.", "In most cases, the key component for printing a negative is an enlarger. With the exception of contact printing, an enlarger is the main component that allows you to produce prints of varying sizes from a negative. In the most simple terms, an enlarger contains a light source that illuminates a suspended negative and projects an image through a lens, which is focused on an easel, resting on a baseboard. A piece of light-sensitive paper is held flat in the easel and is exposed to the projected image, and then developed in chemicals to create a photographic print.", "Much like a large format bellows camera, an enlarger is a precision tool that performs a very simple function in a very controlled, precise, accurate, and repeatable manner. Enlargers are available in a variety of sizes and with a variety of different features. It is good advice to look for an enlarger that accommodates the largest size film you expect to print, and if you are on the fence about whether you’ll be moving up to a 4 x 5 view camera at some point, it is safe to say that a 4 x 5\" enlarger would be the way to go, since it can easily handle any smaller film format, as well. If you’re a dedicated 35mm shooter, then a medium format enlarger will suffice and will allow you to save some space and reduce bulk in your darkroom setup. The size of an enlarger is based on the negative stage, which holds the largest-sized negative it can accommodate.", "An enlarger’s head (that contains the light source, condensers, mixing chamber, diffusers, etc.) has a direct bearing on the final look of your prints. There are three primary types of heads currently available.", "Condenser This kind of head incorporates a condensing lens beneath the light source and above the negative stage, which produces direct, collimated light. In turn, this will render a sharper, crisper, and harder look in your prints, at the cost of some forgiveness. Dust and scratches on your film will be more pronounced in the resulting print, and edge sharpness will be somewhat finer than with a diffusion head.", "Diffusion The other main type of enlarging head, the diffusion head allows the light source to be spread omnidirectionally, which results in a softer quality. Diffusion heads are well-suited for negatives with more contrast, and will mute the appearance of dust and scratches compared to a condenser head.", "Dichroic While mainly used for color printing, dichroic heads can be used for black-and-white printing and incorporate dial-in filtration for fine-tuning the color of the light source. For color, RA-4 printing, this lets you adjust your color balance; for black-and-white printing, the yellow and magenta filters can be used to adjust contrast values. Dichroic heads are available in both condenser and diffusion designs.", "The next important component of an enlarger is the enlarging lens. Similar to your camera lens, an enlarging lens is used to focus the light projected through the negative onto the easel-ensconced photo paper and subsequent print. Enlarging lenses have different apertures and focal lengths, and are typically paired with the compatible film format being projected onto the photo paper. Based on the same principles of what constitutes a normal lens for a particular film format, based on the format’s diagonal measurement, a 50mm lens is commonly considered ideal for 35mm printing. Around a 75mm is good for 6 x 6cm printing, an 80mm is good for 6 x 7cm, and a 150mm is perfect for 4 x 5\". Just like the lenses for your camera, enlarging lenses come in various degrees of quality—some are apochromats, some are sharper than others, and some are designed for lower budgets and feature a simpler optical design. Also like regular camera lenses, when working with an enlarging lens, you usually want to focus using the brightest aperture and then close down to a middle aperture to avoid either wide-open softness or closed-down diffraction. Differentiating themselves from photographic lenses, enlarging lenses are flat field optics designed for consistent edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination; they tend to feature a stepless aperture dial that is illuminated for easier switching in the darkroom; and virtually all have an M39 screw mount to fit into standard lens boards.", "In addition to the enlarger, a head, and an enlarging lens, there are additional accessories typically required to get the most out of your printing sessions. First and foremost is a darkroom timer. More than might seem obvious, a darkroom timer is pretty invaluable when it comes to printing. Besides the obvious (keeping time) it automatically shuts off the enlarger’s lamp once the time runs out, allowing you to focus your attention on burning, dodging, and obtaining repeatable results.", "The second crucial accessory to printing is an easel, which is used to hold your paper in place—and flat—during printing. Easels are available in three styles—adjustable, borderless, and fixed borders. Adjustable easels are by far the most versatile, and feature individual blades that let you crop your imagery and set varying-width borders on your prints. Borderless and fixed- border easels are more useful for specific tasks. Regardless of which style easel you end up with, make sure it is capable of holding the largest size of paper on which you plan to print (prior to printing mural size).", "Third in line of accessories is a unique tool called a grain focuser. Many find this tool difficult to use and others find it indispensable for making perfectly sharp prints, but in short, this mirrored magnifier is used to gain a clear view of the grain structure of your film to achieve sharp focus more objectively, versus viewing a dim image on the easel.", "Finally, to round out your kit of printing tools, all black-and-white printers should invest in a set of multigrade printing filters. When working with variable contrast printing papers, these filters allow you to fine-tune the contrast of your print across 12 steps to compensate for overly contrasty or very low contrast negatives.", "While we’re on the topic of enlarging, it is pertinent to introduce another technique: contact printing. Rather than making an enlargement of your negative, contact printing involves making a 1:1 print—exactly the same size as your negative. This is accomplished, quite simply, by placing your negative directly on top of the printing paper and exposing this negative-paper open- faced sandwich to light. This process has two common uses: for making contact sheets that give a quick overview of a roll of film, which are easier to judge than looking at the negatives themselves on a light box, and for producing finished prints from large format and ultra-large-format negatives. Photographers working with film sizes larger than 4 x 5\" often prefer, or just are not able, to make enlargements from such negatives, and subsequently make contact prints as their finished pieces. One tool to aid either of these situations is a contact printing frame, which holds the negative or negatives securely, tight and flat against the paper, to ensure the sharpest focus across the image.", "Backing up a bit, before you set up your enlarger you will need to configure the space for printing and processing. The essential components of a darkroom are a stable, flat, level place for your enlarger to sit and a platform, preferably a sink, for holding your trays for processing your prints. While a large, deep sink is ideal, a table or countertop is adequate as long as there is nearby access to running water. Another component to setting up a darkroom that cannot be overlooked is proper ventilation. Darkrooms can be set up in the tightest of confines or the most spacious of rooms, but in either instance, without ventilation, they can be among the most unpleasant spaces to spend more than a few minutes, while being potentially hazardous to your health. Consistent airflow to exhaust the fumes of the chemistry in your trays is crucial to enjoying surviving long printing sessions.", "Additionally, in case the name darkroom wasn’t self-referential enough, a darkroom needs to be light-tight. Even though black-and-white printing permits the use of a safelight to see, the room should still be set up in a way that provides total darkness. Special seals and blackout cloth can be used to guard against light entering your darkroom, or for more permanent constructions, a revolving darkroom door allows you to enter and leave the darkroom without having to cover your paper or pack up all light-sensitive materials.", "Speaking of permanent installations, for photographers looking to really step up his or her darkroom game, a dedicated sink with special water and temperature controls really adds to the ability to hone one’s craft. Sinks are available in pre-built lengths or can be custom sized to fit nearly any working space, and can be ordered in metal or fiberglass constructions.", "Regardless of whether you’re working in a sink, on a countertop, or on a staggered shelving unit, darkroom trays are essential for printing. Usually constructed from plastic, but also available in stainless steel, trays are the containers in which you keep your chemicals for developing and processing your prints after they have been exposed under your enlarger. A few suggestions for choosing trays: look for designs that feature a pouring lip for easy dumping of spent chemistry; grooved bottoms versus flat-bottomed trays, which make it easier to retrieve prints with tongs when moving prints from tray to tray; and select a tray size that is at least one standard size larger, or a couple of inches on each side, than the size prints you expect to be working with (i.e., look for 12 x 16\" trays if you will be printing on 11 x 14\" paper).", "Much like film and film developer choice, your selection in printing paper, developer, and toner can add a further layer of character to your final photograph. Also similar to film, the specifics of different paper types and how various developers interact with those papers, plus the techniques involving their use, could be an endless discussion unto itself. But to briefly cover the main points of darkroom-printing consumables, let’s begin with a primer on black-and-white printing papers. Those papers can be divided into two main categories—fiber-based and resin-coated—then further classified as variable contrast and graded, and finally broken down into various surface finishes, including glossy, matte, and several degrees of luster or semi- matte, depending on the manufacturer. The key decision, though, is choosing between fiber-based and resin-coated papers. Fiber-based paper, or FB, is a true paper and is the classic printing medium for fine art photographs and archivability. Resin-coated, on the other hand, is a polymer and is best suited for quick processing, washing, and drying. Fiber-based paper tends to have a longer tonal scale and deeper blacks, but on the downside, it is much more difficult to work with due to its increased washing and drying times, the fact that the paper curls when drying, and that prints are prone to the dreaded dry-down effect where they darken as they dry. Resin-coated papers are durable and very easy to handle, but have a distinctly more plastic-like feeling. RC paper is an ideal medium for learning the craft, whereas FB papers, when handled correctly, will truly make your prints shine.", "Beyond the base type, the choice between variable contrast (VC) and graded papers tends to be an easy one: VC papers let you make use of multi-grade filters to control print contrast, whereas graded papers have a fixed contrast value and are a better fit for photographers capable of producing very consistent negatives. Finally, the surface finish is truly a personal preference, and can sometimes be used to suit specific subjects or themes in the images. Glossy papers tend to give the appearance of deeper blacks and cooler whites, while matte papers offer a softer, warmer appearance due to the minimized reflections and flatter contrast range.", "Moving on to chemicals, the only differentiating factor between film and paper chemistries is the type of developer. The stop bath and fixer can be shared by the two mediums, albeit at different dilutions in some instances, saving you the trouble of stocking up on more chemistry than necessary. Paper developer, however, is distinctly different from film developer—you should work with the appropriate chemical for the two different processes. It is possible to use one for the other, but the results will always be best when using a specific paper developer for processing your prints. Some key examples include:", "Dektol is akin to D-76 in that it is the standard reference developer to which almost everything is compared. It is a classic formula that provides neutral tonality and is very economical and easy to mix.", "Amidol, available in a handful of further distinctions, is a classic paper developer championed by master photographer Edward Weston. This developer is known for producing immensely deep blacks and cool whites, and is especially well-suited for bromide papers.", "Ilford PQ is distinct due to its tendency to produce warmer image tones and creamier whites, and is especially ideal for maximizing the warmth of warm-tone papers.", "You can also affect the look of your prints using a toner. Selenium, sepia, copper, iron, and gold are some of the most popular varieties and add a distinctive coloring to final prints and often increase the archivability of your finished prints. Toners can be diluted to different strengths to alter the amount of coloration, and each also reacts differently to various paper types. Toning is performed after the printing and processing stages, and works by binding with the silver of the emulsion to achieve greater print stability, in addition to a new look. Fiber papers are much more receptive to toners, but RC papers can be used, as well, with a slightly reduced effect.", "Until this point, the majority of the article has mainly revolved around black-and-white darkroom practices. This is because it is much more practical to do black-and-white printing at home and, arguably, it is a more creative process during the printing stages. Traditional black-and-white printing materials are still readily available, whereas traditional color chemicals and processing equipment are harder to come by, and often require purchasing in commercial quantities. With this in mind, though, B&H does carry the necessary chemicals for E-6 and C-41 color film processing and RA-4 color negative print processing, as well as RA-4 printing papers.", "Unlike black-and-white printing, color printing in a darkroom requires you to work in absolute darkness—no safelights allowed. It is mandatory to work with a dichroic enlarger head to fine-tune your color balance, and you must wait until each print is fully complete before evaluating it to make any changes to your print settings. The RA-4 process, too, is not a creative process like black-and-white print processing, requires stricter temperature control, and is typically performed in dedicated processing machines or motorized drums, as opposed to trays.", "Got that bitter-sweet nostalgia feeling from this fine exposition. I have long since moved out of the house where I had a fine basement darkroom. Checking some of the current prices I can only say things were a lot cheaper in the early 1990s when I set it up. I even printed a color negative -- once -- just to see if it could be done, and by golly, it came out as good as a mass lab produced in those days. I don't think this applies now, given the prices, but it was so much fun to keep finding gizmos, gadgets, accessories, etc. to buy. The ventilator, which I see hasn't changed, worked well, so long as you weren't in the (hardly used) basement corridor it exhausted to while I was at work. I still remember when my plumber installed the water temperature apparatus -- then I was ready to go! I also had an inexpensive block of a radio there. My darkroom was a wonderful get-away.", "I have not worked in a darkroom in decades. Is all photographic paper \"RC, resin coated\". Are drum dryers, which were used to make glossy prints, still used?", "These days there are still the options for both RC paper as well as fiber based papers. RC paper is not dried via drums, only special dyers, whereas Fiber based papers can be dried in drums, which are more common at schools and universties these days than they are in personal dark rooms.", "I have a complete color and B/W darkroom for anyone wanting it. From the 6 foot stainless steel sink up to the 2 - 4x5 enlargers. It's all here for the taking in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I'd hate to throw it away.", "I know there is a pretty small chance of you still having any equipment but do you? I am an 8th grader who really likes digital photography but finds it too fast pace and I want to try somthing a bit slower and more interesting. I have been looking for cheap ish used equipment to set a basic B & W dark room in a smallish space. It is fine if you don't have it still or you want more money than I could offer, I can look else where.", "Yes Sam, B&H is still offering DARKROOM gear and supplies. Please click on the hyperlink to view our selection. DARKROOM", "Very helpful piece of writing. I have my own B&W darkroom and am planning workshops for 2016 - although I'm not the most elequent person so this really helps me to word things correctly! thank you", "Great information! For the 35 years, I've been shooting film, I've wanted to a darkroom and develop my own film.", "Prices, specifications, and images are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographical or illustrative errors. Manufacturer rebates, terms, conditions, and expiration dates are subject to manufacturers printed forms NYC DCA Lic.: Elec. Store #0906712 Elec. & Home App. Serv. Deal. #0907905; Sec. Hd. Deal. 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Just thinking of it brings out the most nostalgic of feelings\nfrom all photographers, even if you learned in the digital age, and even if\nyou’ve never even set foot in a traditional chemical darkroom. There is\nsomething so gratifying about the idea of hand-crafting your photographs from\na physical negative, printing on real paper, and watching your images come to\nlife in baths of chemistry. Without waxing too romantic about the whole idea,\nit is safe to say that even the most cutting-edge digital photographers would\nstill experience a sense of glee to see photography transpire in its most\nhistorical and, arguably, authentic means. While traditional darkroom\nprocesses and spaces are certainly rarer now than ever before, it needs to be\nstated that the art of darkroom-based photography is not dead.\n\n\"...darkroom printing can be experienced by anyone with a keen interest, some\nspare room, and the desire to produce photographs in a manner that is\nunrivaled... to the current state of digital imaging.\"\n\nDarkroom printing and processing is intimidating, it is amazing, and it is a\nviable practice for contemporary photographers. Analog enthusiasts, students,\nand fine art photographers are the most common practitioners of a wet process;\nhowever, this is not to say that darkroom printing cannot be experienced by\nanyone with a keen interest, some spare room, and the desire to produce\nphotographs in a manner that is unrivaled in many regards to the current state\nof digital imaging. If you’re just delving into film-based photography,\nsetting up a darkroom to make your own prints can be as simple or as complex\nas you would like it to be. Working darkrooms can be built out of a small\ncloset, a spare room, a basement, or nearly any other free space you might\nfind in your home. They can be permanent fixtures or assembled when needed.\nThey can be large or small, complex or simple. Much in the same way every\nphotographer configures his or her computers, cameras, and other photographic\nmeans to suit a personal workflow, a darkroom can be designed around one’s\nneeds, tastes, and space.\n\nThis buying guide will provide an introduction to the essential tools you will\nneed to begin setting up your darkroom, including film development, chemistry,\nprinting and processing, and some other considerations for the whole process.\n\n### Film Processing\n\nBefore we can dive into printing and the other aspects of a darkroom you may\nbegin to think of initially, we should first take a look at the film-\nprocessing end of the traditional-process spectrum. Without well-developed\nnegatives, you will not be making the fine art prints you are imagining. You\ncan very easily develop your film in your bathroom or at your kitchen sink. If\nyou’re planning on setting up a space for a darkroom, those can be ideal\nplaces for processing film due to the availability of a sink, access to water,\nand a dedicated space for working with chemicals.\n\nHere’s a quick shopping list of everything you need: tanks, reels, graduated\ncylinders, chemistry storage bottles, chemistry, and film clips or another\nmethod for drying—all in all, not too bad. Now, delving a bit deeper, let’s\nlook at tanks and reels.\n\nTanks and Reels\n\nDedicated instruments for processing your film, tanks and reels are vessels\nand coils or frames that allow you to immerse your film—either rolls or\nsheets—in the chemistry necessary to develop it. Split between two categories,\nthere are daylight tanks and open tanks (or not-daylight tanks). As its name\nwould suggest, a daylight tank allows you to develop your film safely in\nambient light. On the other hand, an open tank, which is generally reserved\nfor sheet film development, forces you to work in total darkness.\n\nDaylight tanks are much more common and, outside of a professional lab, are\nthe de facto standard for processing roll film. They are split between two\ncategories—steel and plastic—and comprise a cylindrical tank, some form of a\nlight baffle, and a lid that permits pouring chemistry in and out with the\nroom lights on. Inside the tank, during development, are reels, around which\nyour film is securely wound. The reels prevent the film from sticking to\nitself and ensure even development. Like the tanks can be constructed from\nplastic and steel, reels are also available in plastic or steel and must be\nmatched to the tank material. Plastic reels go in plastic tanks; steel reels\ngo in steel tanks. Plastic reels are typically easier for the novice to load\nsince they incorporate a ratcheting mechanism that is often called an\n“autoloader.” Steel reels, on the other hand, are a bit trickier to load at\nfirst and require a bit more dexterity in the way of slightly arching the film\nwidth-wise, and manually spooling it around the reel. Plastic tanks have the\nadvantage of simplicity, ease of use, and reels often can accommodate various\nsizes of roll film; steel tanks have the advantage of being more durable,\nrequire less chemistry for processing, and have better temperature stability.\n\nFor large format photographers, you can either develop your film in a daylight\ntank or in open tanks. Open tanks require you to work in total darkness,\nrequire multiple tanks for each chemical, and allow you to develop each\nindividual exposure separately as opposed to “en masse” as you would with\nrolls of film that contain numerous exposures. Daylight tanks for sheet film\nare a bit easier to work with, since you can work in the light; however, they\nare a bit trickier to load than their roll-film counterparts. Additionally,\nsheet film can also be processed in developing trays, but we’ll cover those in\nthe printing section.\n\nFilm-Developing Chemistry\n\nA topic worthy of an entire encyclopedia itself, chemistry for developing your\nfilm is nearly as crucial as film itself. Especially in regard to developers,\nnumerous options allow you to refine the look of your imagery by choosing\nspecific chemicals and adjusting developing time, temperature, dilution, and\nagitation. Simply put, you should never underestimate the importance of film\ndevelopment. In the most general terms, black-and-white film developers are\nsplit between powder and liquid formulas. Both will become a liquid working\nsolution at some point, though—it just depends on your preference for shelf\nlife versus mixing protocol. Liquid developers are much easier to mix, can\nusually be mixed in smaller amounts, but tend to have somewhat shorter shelf\nlives. Powdered developers must be mixed with water in a certain manner, often\nrequiring mixing with hot water and then waiting for your solution to cool\nbefore use, but they do have a nearly infinite shelf life when the package of\npowder is unopened.\n\nMoving beyond this difference in preference, different film developers are\navailable to achieve distinct effects and some are well-suited for certain\nfilms, certain processing techniques, or for certain printing methods. Some\nkey examples include:\n\n * Kodak D-76, which is almost like the Tri-X of developers due to its incredible flexibility, long history, and general application for use on nearly any black-and-white film. Just like Tri-X, this developer will almost always give you usable results, if not to the point of a drawback. Its lack of specialness is its specialness; it is the most popular film developer simply because it works.\n * Kodak XTOL, which is essentially the T-Max of developers if D-76 is the Tri-X (yes, there is an actual T-Max developer; however, it is not nearly as versatile as XTOL nor comparative to D-76). XTOL is known for its fine-grain qualities and ability to provide extended shadow details.\n * Adox Adonal, which is the new name for one of the most historic film developers of all time, Rodinal—a chemical that equally as many people love as others hate, Adonal/Rodinal is known for giving a crisply prominent grain structure, high sharpness, and being ideal for very long development times. Even though this is a liquid developer, it is known for having a nearly indefinite shelf life, even after the bottle has been opened.\n * PMK Pyro, which is one of the best known of a class of pyrocatechol developers that “stain” the negatives during development and yield an extremely long tonal scale with high edge sharpness and film speed.\n\nThis is by no means a comprehensive list. One of the most exciting aspects of\ndeveloping your film at home is the chance to experiment with so many film-\nand-developer combinations.\n\nIn addition to a film developer, the other essential chemical needed for\nprocessing your film is fixer. Fixer, as its name would suggest, stabilizes\nyour film after development and removes the unexposed silver halide to create\na permanent image. Other chemicals commonly used during film development,\nwhich are optional but often highly recommended depending on your film type,\ninclude stop bath, to immediately terminate the process of development prior\nto fixing; hardeners, which are sometimes added to fixers if working with\nfilms with a softer emulsion; washing aids, or hypo clearing agent, which help\nto expedite the process of washing fixer from film prior to the final water\nrinse; and wetting agents, which help to minimize water spots or streaks\nforming on your film as it dries.\n\n### Accessories\n\nMoving beyond the essentials for film development, a stable of odds, ends, and\nother helpful accessories can make the task of processing your film\nexponentially easier. Since most chemicals need to be diluted prior to use,\nand it is unlikely you will use all of your mixture at once, storage bottles\nare a convenient way to keep your working and stock solutions. Graduates are\navailable in a wide variety of sizes and help with mixing certain quantities\nof chemicals to ensure consistent, accurate results. Film clips, which\nhonestly do work better than clothespins, hang your film securely when air\ndrying. A second clip is attached to the bottom of the roll holds it taut to\nprevent curling or clinging. Last, but not least, a proper thermometer is\nindispensable and will help you achieve that perfect 68°F during development,\nfor consistent results.\n\n### Printing\n\nWith your film developed, you can now move on to the heart of traditional wet\nprocessing: printing. In a basic sense, printing mirrors the entire process of\nfilm photography up to this point; you are now taking what you have\nphotographed and developed, and creating a recognizable image. The process of\nprinting, just like shooting, involves a light source, a lens, focusing,\nexposure adjustments, recording to a light-sensitive material, and processing\nthe latent image into a light-stable photograph. This entire series of events\ntakes place in a darkroom. Darkrooms in old movies conjure images of a dim,\nred-lit room in which photographers manipulate wet pieces of paper with tongs\nand hang them on twine adorned with clothespins to dry. While possible, this\nis usually pretty far from the truth of the darkroom, which is more akin to a\nscience lab engulfed in amber lighting, where you constantly oscillate between\nbright “white light” and the darkroom in order to evaluate your prints, load\nyour negatives, wash prints, and perform finishing tasks. While still\nromantic, it is not nearly the sight one might expect.\n\nAs mentioned before, a darkroom can take shape in myriad ways, ranging from a\ntemporary setup in your hall closet or bathroom to a full-fledged lab in your\nbasement. Regardless of your configuration, there are a handful of procedures\nand tools to help you develop the most effective workspace.\n\nEnlargers and Lenses\n\nIn most cases, the key component for printing a negative is an enlarger. With\nthe exception of contact printing, an enlarger is the main component that\nallows you to produce prints of varying sizes from a negative. In the most\nsimple terms, an enlarger contains a light source that illuminates a suspended\nnegative and projects an image through a lens, which is focused on an easel,\nresting on a baseboard. A piece of light-sensitive paper is held flat in the\neasel and is exposed to the projected image, and then developed in chemicals\nto create a photographic print.\n\nMuch like a large format bellows camera, an enlarger is a precision tool that\nperforms a very simple function in a very controlled, precise, accurate, and\nrepeatable manner. Enlargers are available in a variety of sizes and with a\nvariety of different features. It is good advice to look for an enlarger that\naccommodates the largest size film you expect to print, and if you are on the\nfence about whether you’ll be moving up to a 4 x 5 view camera at some point,\nit is safe to say that a 4 x 5\" enlarger would be the way to go, since it can\neasily handle any smaller film format, as well. If you’re a dedicated 35mm\nshooter, then a medium format enlarger will suffice and will allow you to save\nsome space and reduce bulk in your darkroom setup. The size of an enlarger is\nbased on the negative stage, which holds the largest-sized negative it can\naccommodate.\n\nAn enlarger’s head (that contains the light source, condensers, mixing\nchamber, diffusers, etc.) has a direct bearing on the final look of your\nprints. There are three primary types of heads currently available.\n\n * Condenser This kind of head incorporates a condensing lens beneath the light source and above the negative stage, which produces direct, collimated light. In turn, this will render a sharper, crisper, and harder look in your prints, at the cost of some forgiveness. Dust and scratches on your film will be more pronounced in the resulting print, and edge sharpness will be somewhat finer than with a diffusion head.\n * Diffusion The other main type of enlarging head, the diffusion head allows the light source to be spread omnidirectionally, which results in a softer quality. Diffusion heads are well-suited for negatives with more contrast, and will mute the appearance of dust and scratches compared to a condenser head.\n * Dichroic While mainly used for color printing, dichroic heads can be used for black-and-white printing and incorporate dial-in filtration for fine-tuning the color of the light source. For color, RA-4 printing, this lets you adjust your color balance; for black-and-white printing, the yellow and magenta filters can be used to adjust contrast values. Dichroic heads are available in both condenser and diffusion designs.\n\nThe next important component of an enlarger is the enlarging lens. Similar to\nyour camera lens, an enlarging lens is used to focus the light projected\nthrough the negative onto the easel-ensconced photo paper and subsequent\nprint. Enlarging lenses have different apertures and focal lengths, and are\ntypically paired with the compatible film format being projected onto the\nphoto paper. Based on the same principles of what constitutes a normal lens\nfor a particular film format, based on the format’s diagonal measurement, a\n50mm lens is commonly considered ideal for 35mm printing. Around a 75mm is\ngood for 6 x 6cm printing, an 80mm is good for 6 x 7cm, and a 150mm is perfect\nfor 4 x 5\". Just like the lenses for your camera, enlarging lenses come in\nvarious degrees of quality—some are apochromats, some are sharper than others,\nand some are designed for lower budgets and feature a simpler optical design.\nAlso like regular camera lenses, when working with an enlarging lens, you\nusually want to focus using the brightest aperture and then close down to a\nmiddle aperture to avoid either wide-open softness or closed-down diffraction.\nDifferentiating themselves from photographic lenses, enlarging lenses are flat\nfield optics designed for consistent edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination;\nthey tend to feature a stepless aperture dial that is illuminated for easier\nswitching in the darkroom; and virtually all have an M39 screw mount to fit\ninto standard lens boards.\n\nEnlarging Accessories\n\nIn addition to the enlarger, a head, and an enlarging lens, there are\nadditional accessories typically required to get the most out of your printing\nsessions. First and foremost is a darkroom timer. More than might seem\nobvious, a darkroom timer is pretty invaluable when it comes to printing.\nBesides the obvious (keeping time) it automatically shuts off the enlarger’s\nlamp once the time runs out, allowing you to focus your attention on burning,\ndodging, and obtaining repeatable results.\n\nThe second crucial accessory to printing is an easel, which is used to hold\nyour paper in place—and flat—during printing. Easels are available in three\nstyles—adjustable, borderless, and fixed borders. Adjustable easels are by far\nthe most versatile, and feature individual blades that let you crop your\nimagery and set varying-width borders on your prints. Borderless and fixed-\nborder easels are more useful for specific tasks. Regardless of which style\neasel you end up with, make sure it is capable of holding the largest size of\npaper on which you plan to print (prior to printing mural size).\n\nThird in line of accessories is a unique tool called a grain focuser. Many\nfind this tool difficult to use and others find it indispensable for making\nperfectly sharp prints, but in short, this mirrored magnifier is used to gain\na clear view of the grain structure of your film to achieve sharp focus more\nobjectively, versus viewing a dim image on the easel.\n\nFinally, to round out your kit of printing tools, all black-and-white printers\nshould invest in a set of multigrade printing filters. When working with\nvariable contrast printing papers, these filters allow you to fine-tune the\ncontrast of your print across 12 steps to compensate for overly contrasty or\nvery low contrast negatives.\n\nWhile we’re on the topic of enlarging, it is pertinent to introduce another\ntechnique: contact printing. Rather than making an enlargement of your\nnegative, contact printing involves making a 1:1 print—exactly the same size\nas your negative. This is accomplished, quite simply, by placing your negative\ndirectly on top of the printing paper and exposing this negative-paper open-\nfaced sandwich to light. This process has two common uses: for making contact\nsheets that give a quick overview of a roll of film, which are easier to judge\nthan looking at the negatives themselves on a light box, and for producing\nfinished prints from large format and ultra-large-format negatives.\nPhotographers working with film sizes larger than 4 x 5\" often prefer, or just\nare not able, to make enlargements from such negatives, and subsequently make\ncontact prints as their finished pieces. One tool to aid either of these\nsituations is a contact printing frame, which holds the negative or negatives\nsecurely, tight and flat against the paper, to ensure the sharpest focus\nacross the image.\n\nDesigning Your Darkroom Space\n\nBacking up a bit, before you set up your enlarger you will need to configure\nthe space for printing and processing. The essential components of a darkroom\nare a stable, flat, level place for your enlarger to sit and a platform,\npreferably a sink, for holding your trays for processing your prints. While a\nlarge, deep sink is ideal, a table or countertop is adequate as long as there\nis nearby access to running water. Another component to setting up a darkroom\nthat cannot be overlooked is proper ventilation. Darkrooms can be set up in\nthe tightest of confines or the most spacious of rooms, but in either\ninstance, without ventilation, they can be among the most unpleasant spaces to\nspend more than a few minutes, while being potentially hazardous to your\nhealth. Consistent airflow to exhaust the fumes of the chemistry in your trays\nis crucial to enjoying surviving long printing sessions.\n\nAdditionally, in case the name darkroom wasn’t self-referential enough, a\ndarkroom needs to be light-tight. Even though black-and-white printing permits\nthe use of a safelight to see, the room should still be set up in a way that\nprovides total darkness. Special seals and blackout cloth can be used to guard\nagainst light entering your darkroom, or for more permanent constructions, a\nrevolving darkroom door allows you to enter and leave the darkroom without\nhaving to cover your paper or pack up all light-sensitive materials.\n\nSpeaking of permanent installations, for photographers looking to really step\nup his or her darkroom game, a dedicated sink with special water and\ntemperature controls really adds to the ability to hone one’s craft. Sinks are\navailable in pre-built lengths or can be custom sized to fit nearly any\nworking space, and can be ordered in metal or fiberglass constructions.\n\nRegardless of whether you’re working in a sink, on a countertop, or on a\nstaggered shelving unit, darkroom trays are essential for printing. Usually\nconstructed from plastic, but also available in stainless steel, trays are the\ncontainers in which you keep your chemicals for developing and processing your\nprints after they have been exposed under your enlarger. A few suggestions for\nchoosing trays: look for designs that feature a pouring lip for easy dumping\nof spent chemistry; grooved bottoms versus flat-bottomed trays, which make it\neasier to retrieve prints with tongs when moving prints from tray to tray; and\nselect a tray size that is at least one standard size larger, or a couple of\ninches on each side, than the size prints you expect to be working with (i.e.,\nlook for 12 x 16\" trays if you will be printing on 11 x 14\" paper).\n\nPapers and Paper Chemistry\n\nMuch like film and film developer choice, your selection in printing paper,\ndeveloper, and toner can add a further layer of character to your final\nphotograph. Also similar to film, the specifics of different paper types and\nhow various developers interact with those papers, plus the techniques\ninvolving their use, could be an endless discussion unto itself. But to\nbriefly cover the main points of darkroom-printing consumables, let’s begin\nwith a primer on black-and-white printing papers. Those papers can be divided\ninto two main categories—fiber-based and resin-coated—then further classified\nas variable contrast and graded, and finally broken down into various surface\nfinishes, including glossy, matte, and several degrees of luster or semi-\nmatte, depending on the manufacturer. The key decision, though, is choosing\nbetween fiber-based and resin-coated papers. Fiber-based paper, or FB, is a\ntrue paper and is the classic printing medium for fine art photographs and\narchivability. Resin-coated, on the other hand, is a polymer and is best\nsuited for quick processing, washing, and drying. Fiber-based paper tends to\nhave a longer tonal scale and deeper blacks, but on the downside, it is much\nmore difficult to work with due to its increased washing and drying times, the\nfact that the paper curls when drying, and that prints are prone to the\ndreaded dry-down effect where they darken as they dry. Resin-coated papers are\ndurable and very easy to handle, but have a distinctly more plastic-like\nfeeling. RC paper is an ideal medium for learning the craft, whereas FB\npapers, when handled correctly, will truly make your prints shine.\n\nBeyond the base type, the choice between variable contrast (VC) and graded\npapers tends to be an easy one: VC papers let you make use of multi-grade\nfilters to control print contrast, whereas graded papers have a fixed contrast\nvalue and are a better fit for photographers capable of producing very\nconsistent negatives. Finally, the surface finish is truly a personal\npreference, and can sometimes be used to suit specific subjects or themes in\nthe images. Glossy papers tend to give the appearance of deeper blacks and\ncooler whites, while matte papers offer a softer, warmer appearance due to the\nminimized reflections and flatter contrast range.\n\nMoving on to chemicals, the only differentiating factor between film and paper\nchemistries is the type of developer. The stop bath and fixer can be shared by\nthe two mediums, albeit at different dilutions in some instances, saving you\nthe trouble of stocking up on more chemistry than necessary. Paper developer,\nhowever, is distinctly different from film developer—you should work with the\nappropriate chemical for the two different processes. It is possible to use\none for the other, but the results will always be best when using a specific\npaper developer for processing your prints. Some key examples include:\n\n * Dektol is akin to D-76 in that it is the standard reference developer to which almost everything is compared. It is a classic formula that provides neutral tonality and is very economical and easy to mix.\n * Amidol, available in a handful of further distinctions, is a classic paper developer championed by master photographer Edward Weston. This developer is known for producing immensely deep blacks and cool whites, and is especially well-suited for bromide papers.\n * Ilford PQ is distinct due to its tendency to produce warmer image tones and creamier whites, and is especially ideal for maximizing the warmth of warm-tone papers.\n\nYou can also affect the look of your prints using a toner. Selenium, sepia,\ncopper, iron, and gold are some of the most popular varieties and add a\ndistinctive coloring to final prints and often increase the archivability of\nyour finished prints. Toners can be diluted to different strengths to alter\nthe amount of coloration, and each also reacts differently to various paper\ntypes. Toning is performed after the printing and processing stages, and works\nby binding with the silver of the emulsion to achieve greater print stability,\nin addition to a new look. Fiber papers are much more receptive to toners, but\nRC papers can be used, as well, with a slightly reduced effect.\n\nColor\n\nUntil this point, the majority of the article has mainly revolved around\nblack-and-white darkroom practices. This is because it is much more practical\nto do black-and-white printing at home and, arguably, it is a more creative\nprocess during the printing stages. Traditional black-and-white printing\nmaterials are still readily available, whereas traditional color chemicals and\nprocessing equipment are harder to come by, and often require purchasing in\ncommercial quantities. With this in mind, though, B&H does carry the necessary\nchemicals for E-6 and C-41 color film processing and RA-4 color negative print\nprocessing, as well as RA-4 printing papers.\n\nUnlike black-and-white printing, color printing in a darkroom requires you to\nwork in absolute darkness—no safelights allowed. It is mandatory to work with\na dichroic enlarger head to fine-tune your color balance, and you must wait\nuntil each print is fully complete before evaluating it to make any changes to\nyour print settings. The RA-4 process, too, is not a creative process like\nblack-and-white print processing, requires stricter temperature control, and\nis typically performed in dedicated processing machines or motorized drums, as\nopposed to trays.\n\n## Latest Articles\n\nBuying Guide\n\nA Camouflage Buying Guide for Wildlife Photographers\n\nby John Harris\n\n1 week ago\n\n4\n\nBuying Guide\n\nEditing in the New Year with Secure Storage\n\nby Bjorn Petersen\n\n2 weeks ago\n\n0\n\nBuying Guide\n\nShoot Film in the New Year\n\nby Bjorn Petersen\n\n2 weeks ago\n\n1\n\nBuying Guide\n\nBest Camera Accessories for Beginners\n\nby Jason Tables\n\n1 month ago\n\n0\n\nBuying Guide\n\nRugged and Ready: Lowepro Backpacks and Camera Bags\n\nby Allan Weitz\n\n1 month ago\n\n2\n\n## Items discussed in article\n\n * Developing Tank Accessories\n\n * Developing Graduates\n\n * Storage Bottles & Tanks\n\n * Black & White Film & Paper Chemistry\n\n * Developing & Processing Accessories\n\n * Film Washers & Dryers\n\n * Tanks\n\n * Developing Tanks & Drums\n\n * Developing Tank Accessories\n\n * Black & White Film & Paper Chemistry\n\n * Adox Adonal Developer\n\n * Photographers' Formulary PMK Pyro-Metol Kodalk Developer for Black & White Film (Liquid) - Makes 50 Liters\n\n * Thermometers\n\n * Enlargers\n\n * Large Format Enlargers\n\n * Fixers\n\n * Washing Aids\n\n * Wetting Agents\n\n * Film Clips, Hangers & Hooks\n\n * Stop Baths\n\n * Darkroom Developing Trays\n\n * Lenses\n\n * Timers\n\n * Easels\n\n * Focusing Aids\n\n * Printing Filters\n\n * Contact Proofers & Printers\n\n * Exhaust Fan\n\n * Darkroom Safelights\n\n * Blackout Cloth\n\n * Darkroom Revolving Doors\n\n * Darkroom Sinks\n\n * Tongs\n\n * Black & White Photographic Enlarging Paper\n\n * Color Film Chemistry\n\n * Color Paper Chemistry\n\n * Color Photographic Enlarging Paper\n\n## 15 Comments\n\nPeter L.\n\n1 year ago\n\nGot that bitter-sweet nostalgia feeling from this fine exposition. I have long\nsince moved out of the house where I had a fine basement darkroom. Checking\nsome of the current prices I can only say things were a lot cheaper in the\nearly 1990s when I set it up. I even printed a color negative -- once -- just\nto see if it could be done, and by golly, it came out as good as a mass lab\nproduced in those days. I don't think this applies now, given the prices, but\nit was so much fun to keep finding gizmos, gadgets, accessories, etc. to buy.\nThe ventilator, which I see hasn't changed, worked well, so long as you\nweren't in the (hardly used) basement corridor it exhausted to while I was at\nwork. I still remember when my plumber installed the water temperature\napparatus -- then I was ready to go! I also had an inexpensive block of a\nradio there. My darkroom was a wonderful get-away.\n\n * Reply\n\nChris B.\n\n3 years ago\n\nSuperb article, really useful and much appreciated.\n\n * Reply\n\nJudy\n\n3 years ago\n\nThank you for this concise article.\n\n * Reply\n\nsunil\n\n4 years ago\n\nThis is the great article where reader can choose without reading 300 pages of\ninformation. Well written and useful.\n\nRegards,\n\n * Reply\n\nBella\n\n5 years ago\n\nThe best article I have read on B/W development. Succinct and super easy to\nfollow.\n\n * Reply\n\nkeithtrumbo\n\n5 years ago\n\nConcise, practical and reinspires me to get back into the darkroom!\n\n * Reply\n\nJames\n\n5 years ago\n\nI have not worked in a darkroom in decades. Is all photographic paper \"RC,\nresin coated\". Are drum dryers, which were used to make glossy prints, still\nused?\n\n * Reply\n\nYossi O\n\n5 years ago\n\nThese days there are still the options for both RC paper as well as fiber\nbased papers. RC paper is not dried via drums, only special dyers, whereas\nFiber based papers can be dried in drums, which are more common at schools and\nuniversties these days than they are in personal dark rooms.\n\n * Reply\n\nTim Trombley\n\n5 years ago\n\nI have a complete color and B/W darkroom for anyone wanting it. From the 6\nfoot stainless steel sink up to the 2 - 4x5 enlargers. It's all here for the\ntaking in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I'd hate to throw it away.\n\n * Reply\n\nDavid DiGennaro\n\n5 years ago\n\nHow much are you looking to get for all of your equipment?\n\n * Reply\n\nSam Scott\n\n4 years ago\n\nI know there is a pretty small chance of you still having any equipment but do\nyou? I am an 8th grader who really likes digital photography but finds it too\nfast pace and I want to try somthing a bit slower and more interesting. I have\nbeen looking for cheap ish used equipment to set a basic B & W dark room in a\nsmallish space. It is fine if you don't have it still or you want more money\nthan I could offer, I can look else where.\n\n * Reply\n\nMark S.\n\n4 years ago\n\nHi Sam -\n\nYes Sam, B&H is still offering DARKROOM gear and supplies. Please click on the\nhyperlink to view our selection. DARKROOM\n\n * Reply\n\nNadine S.\n\n1 year ago\n\nTim,\n\nAny chance you still have this equipment?\n\nI am definitely interested\n\n * Reply\n\nEmily Parris\n\n5 years ago\n\nVery helpful piece of writing. I have my own B&W darkroom and am planning\nworkshops for 2016 - although I'm not the most elequent person so this really\nhelps me to word things correctly! thank you\n\n * Reply\n\nRalph Hightower\n\n5 years ago\n\nGreat information! 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Gen. #0907906\n\nClose\n\nClose\n\nClose\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/a-simple-guide-to-setting-up-your-own-photographic-darkroom--photo-718", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210305081108/https://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/a-simple-guide-to-setting-up-your-own-photographic-darkroom--photo-718", "parsed_text": { "title": "A Simple Guide to Setting Up Your Own Photographic Darkroom", "passages": [ "Every two weeks, we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in November of 2009.", "It takes a lot of ambition, interest, and curiosity to have the drive to go back to the traditional roots of photography and get stuck into manual photographic printing and processing. For me, however, I find this to be an utterly rewarding process in my constant exploration of the medium.", "In this tutorial, I will go through the basics of what is needed to set up your very own black and white photographic darkroom.", "Manual processing is very fickle in the sense that every element, no matter how minute, can have a profound effect on the final image produced. All variables (i.e. water temperature, exposure duration, etc.) need to be taken into account when producing an image as the slightest variation in these elements can cause a completely different result (sometime rewarding, but sometimes frustrating).", "In this tutorial, I will go through the basics of what is needed to set up your very own black and white photographic darkroom. Please keep in mind that what I am about to teach you only covers black and white photographic printing and processing, not colour printing and processing. This is because both consist of entirely different processes of setup and development.", "What happens in a dark room can be divided into two phases: exposure and development. Exposure is the phase where you get your image onto a print by essentially using light to burn the image details onto a piece of photographic paper. However, after photographic paper is exposed, the detail is still invisible to the naked eye and bringing it out takes place in the second phase", "development. Manual photography is achieved through chemical reactions and the development phase is where these reactions are initiated and controlled. Think of this phase as an assembly line where different parts or stations complete a unique aspect of the process.", "A print needs to be run through developer (to reveal the image detail), stop bath (to stop the effects of the active development), fixer (to finalise or \"fix\" the image in its current state) and finally rinsed in water (to remove any final traces of chemicals that may further alter your image). Don't worry if you are confused - I will go into these steps in more detail as the tutorial progresses.", "It doesn't take much to set up your own darkroom. A room that is light tight is essential, because photographic paper and film are light sensitive. If they are prematurely exposed to light your images will be sacrificed to over exposure.", "To make sure your room is light tight close the door and turn off the lights to check for any sign of outside light creeping through. If there is, use a towel, black garbage bag or duct tape to block the intruding brightness.", "Easy access to running water is a must for chemistry mixing and print washing. This is because you will need to change your rinsing water frequently to avoid any contamination of your paper or chemicals, as the fixer that is washed off in the final tray can become slightly concentrated to the point of ruining your freshly developed images.", "Depending on the dimensions of the images you are wanting to print, at least four photographic chemistry trays will be needed. Each tray will contain a different chemical to aid in the development process.", "The safelight is used in the darkroom when handling unexposed or undeveloped black and white images and photographic paper. It creates either a brown or red glow so that you are able to do your thing in the darkroom and still be able to see.", "If you are new to this, it may take a little bit of time for your eyes to adjust. The safe light can be put in any lamp and should be placed somewhere that is easily reachable.", "Thirdly, you will need four tongs for each tray to be able to turn over your prints and move them from tray to tray. It is best to avoid your skin coming into contact with the chemicals to prevent any future health problems.", "This device is used for creating an enlarged image from your negatives, to be exposed to your desired size onto photographic paper. If you are able to get a hold of one for an affordable price, by all means grab it. If not, it's not the end of the world. Having a photographic enlarger is a plus but is not essential for printing and exposing images. It is still possible to create visually appealing images without an enlarger (see our forthcoming articles on photograms and contact printing).", "The paper developer is responsible for developing the image on the exposed paper. While in the developer, you are able to see the image slowly emerge from a blank piece of paper. It's quite amazing to watch.", "Stop bath is a chemical solution responsible for bringing the developing of the image to a halt. If the image stays in developer for too long, the image can get too dark to the point of blackness thus stop is responsible for 'stopping' and rinsing the image from developer.", "There are several choices for stop bath. One option is to buy acetic acid which is like a form of concentrated vinegar.", "For a cheaper option purchase a jug of pickling vinegar at your local grocer - about 1/8 of a cup mixed with approximately 950ml of water should do the job.", "Lastly, fixer, which is essential to the developing process as it \"fixes\" your image in it's final state, allowing the image to be exposed to light as a finished product. If the image is exposed to light without fixer, even after the developing and stopping process, the image can still get fogged or turn completely black. You can purchase fixer at any photographic specialty store. Please refer to the label for solution mixing ratios and measurements.", "Get yourself three large glass jars to store your chemistry in after you have completed your printing session, as the solutions can be stored and reused on several sessions.", "Last, but most certainly not least is black and white photographic paper (also available at any photographic specialty store or online).", "It comes in a variety of sizes and brands, and you also have the option of purchasing it in warm tone for sepia-style colouring (an old style photo look, with a brown-like tint).", "Make sure to mark the trays and tongs according to which chemicals they were used with, as you don't want to contaminate your chemistry or paper.", "These are certainly not visually pleasing, and pose the risk of compromising image longevity. The order to place your chemistry trays is as follows; developer, stop, fix and rinse. Some people like to have a fifth tray for either a second stop tray, or a second fixing tray. This is really a matter of personal preference and neither are essential.", "Most, if not all darkroom equipment can be found at a photographic specialty store. Since digital photography has taken the world by storm, you may find it a little challenging to find what you are looking for, however, there is no secret as to where to find everything you need.", "I would always give Goodwill, Salvation Army, eBay or Craigslist a shot. You will be surprised at how people are literally giving away their equipment. As for photographic chemistry and paper, again, any photographic specialty store should have what you are looking for. For solution mixing utensils, all you will need are two funnels (one marked for developer and one marked for fixer), a water jug with measurements on the side (strictly used only for water), and three measuring beakers for measuring the chemicals. These are best to have in large sizes that go up to one litre.", "Finally, you will need a timer so that you can keep track of your developing time of each image in each tray. Now you're good to go!", "If, like me, you have successfully managed to turn your tiny bathroom into a fully functioning darkroom, the best thing would be to place the three chemistry trays in your bath tub. Otherwise, somewhere fairly spacious and flat will suffice. Make sure to keep your photographic paper and not-yet- developed images in a dry area, at a distance from your chemistry trays. The safelight should be placed in an area that is easily accessible and dry, and the same goes for the enlarger.", "If you are unable to find a room that has running water, don't worry. As long as you do have access to running water within a close proximity of your darkroom, then it is still very possible to continue with your printing endeavours.", "Remember to frequently change your rinsing tray water and always wash your hands if you come into contact with the chemistry. This will prevent chemistry contamination marks on your prints, as well as the prevention of any future health problems. Keep everything as clean and dry as possible and wash your trays and tongs thoroughly after every printing session.", "Experiment, have fun, and soon you will begin to establish your own rhythm and order in darkroom developing. You'll be hooked in no time!", "Born and raised in South Africa, I immigrated to Toronto Canada with my family in May of 1995. I moved back to South Africa to complete my final years of high school. In 2002 I came back to Toronto for a working holiday and later embarked on my travels around Europe. I have always been creatively inclined and in awe of the photographic world. I proceeded to go back to South Africa to begin my studies in a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, where I majored in photography. I have since graduated with a BFA honours degree in April 2007, and am currently pursuing a challenging career as a Fine Art photographer in Toronto, Ontario.", "Subscribe below and we’ll send you a weekly email summary of all new Photo & Video tutorials. Never miss out on learning about the next big thing." ] }, "parsed_md": "A Simple Guide to Setting Up Your Own Photographic Darkroom\n\nUnlimited AE and Premiere Pro templates, videos & more! Unlimited asset\ndownloads! From $16.50/m\n\nDismiss\n\nAdvertisement\n\n 1. Photo & Video\n 2. Post-Processing\n\n# A Simple Guide to Setting Up Your Own Photographic Darkroom\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nby Deborah Kanfer17 Aug 2011\n\nDifficulty:IntermediateLength:MediumLanguages:\n\nPost-ProcessingPhoto ChemistryEnlarger\n\nEvery two weeks, we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout\nthe history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in November of\n2009.\n\nIt takes a lot of ambition, interest, and curiosity to have the drive to go\nback to the traditional roots of photography and get stuck into manual\nphotographic printing and processing. For me, however, I find this to be an\nutterly rewarding process in my constant exploration of the medium.\n\nIn this tutorial, I will go through the basics of what is needed to set up\nyour very own black and white photographic darkroom.\n\nImage Sourced from eHow\n\n### Introduction\n\nManual processing is very fickle in the sense that every element, no matter\nhow minute, can have a profound effect on the final image produced. All\nvariables (i.e. water temperature, exposure duration, etc.) need to be taken\ninto account when producing an image as the slightest variation in these\nelements can cause a completely different result (sometime rewarding, but\nsometimes frustrating).\n\nIn this tutorial, I will go through the basics of what is needed to set up\nyour very own black and white photographic darkroom. Please keep in mind that\nwhat I am about to teach you only covers black and white photographic printing\nand processing, not colour printing and processing. This is because both\nconsist of entirely different processes of setup and development.\n\n### The Process\n\nWhat happens in a dark room can be divided into two phases: exposure and\ndevelopment. Exposure is the phase where you get your image onto a print by\nessentially using light to burn the image details onto a piece of photographic\npaper. However, after photographic paper is exposed, the detail is still\ninvisible to the naked eye and bringing it out takes place in the second phase\n- development. Manual photography is achieved through chemical reactions and\nthe development phase is where these reactions are initiated and controlled.\nThink of this phase as an assembly line where different parts or stations\ncomplete a unique aspect of the process.\n\nBlack and white photographic development is a 4-step process.\n\nA print needs to be run through developer (to reveal the image detail), stop\nbath (to stop the effects of the active development), fixer (to finalise or\n\"fix\" the image in its current state) and finally rinsed in water (to remove\nany final traces of chemicals that may further alter your image). Don't worry\nif you are confused - I will go into these steps in more detail as the\ntutorial progresses.\n\n### Darkroom Setup\n\nIt doesn't take much to set up your own darkroom. A room that is light tight\nis essential, because photographic paper and film are light sensitive. If they\nare prematurely exposed to light your images will be sacrificed to over\nexposure.\n\nTo make sure your room is light tight close the door and turn off the lights\nto check for any sign of outside light creeping through. If there is, use a\ntowel, black garbage bag or duct tape to block the intruding brightness.\n\nEasy access to running water is a must for chemistry mixing and print washing.\nThis is because you will need to change your rinsing water frequently to avoid\nany contamination of your paper or chemicals, as the fixer that is washed off\nin the final tray can become slightly concentrated to the point of ruining\nyour freshly developed images.\n\nThe materials that you will need for your dark room are as follows:\n\n#### Chemistry Trays\n\nDepending on the dimensions of the images you are wanting to print, at least\nfour photographic chemistry trays will be needed. Each tray will contain a\ndifferent chemical to aid in the development process.\n\n#### Photographic Safelight\n\nThe safelight is used in the darkroom when handling unexposed or undeveloped\nblack and white images and photographic paper. It creates either a brown or\nred glow so that you are able to do your thing in the darkroom and still be\nable to see.\n\nIf you are new to this, it may take a little bit of time for your eyes to\nadjust. The safe light can be put in any lamp and should be placed somewhere\nthat is easily reachable.\n\n#### Tongs\n\nThirdly, you will need four tongs for each tray to be able to turn over your\nprints and move them from tray to tray. It is best to avoid your skin coming\ninto contact with the chemicals to prevent any future health problems.\n\n#### Photographic Enlarger\n\nFinally you will want to consider getting a photographic enlarger.\n\nThis device is used for creating an enlarged image from your negatives, to be\nexposed to your desired size onto photographic paper. If you are able to get a\nhold of one for an affordable price, by all means grab it. If not, it's not\nthe end of the world. Having a photographic enlarger is a plus but is not\nessential for printing and exposing images. It is still possible to create\nvisually appealing images without an enlarger (see our forthcoming articles on\nphotograms and contact printing).\n\nThe chemicals you will need are black and white paper developer, stop bath,\nand fixer.\n\nImages sourced from First Call Photographic, niobo, and HARMAN express.\n\nThe paper developer is responsible for developing the image on the exposed\npaper. While in the developer, you are able to see the image slowly emerge\nfrom a blank piece of paper. It's quite amazing to watch.\n\nStop bath is a chemical solution responsible for bringing the developing of\nthe image to a halt. If the image stays in developer for too long, the image\ncan get too dark to the point of blackness thus stop is responsible for\n'stopping' and rinsing the image from developer.\n\nThere are several choices for stop bath. One option is to buy acetic acid\nwhich is like a form of concentrated vinegar.\n\nImage Sourced from John Penny Restoration Ltd\n\nFor a cheaper option purchase a jug of pickling vinegar at your local grocer -\nabout 1/8 of a cup mixed with approximately 950ml of water should do the job.\n\nImage Sourced from eHow\n\nAs a final option, you could always purchase a premixed bottle of stop bath,\nwhich is usually very affordable.\n\nLastly, fixer, which is essential to the developing process as it \"fixes\" your\nimage in it's final state, allowing the image to be exposed to light as a\nfinished product. If the image is exposed to light without fixer, even after\nthe developing and stopping process, the image can still get fogged or turn\ncompletely black. You can purchase fixer at any photographic specialty store.\nPlease refer to the label for solution mixing ratios and measurements.\n\nGet yourself three large glass jars to store your chemistry in after you have\ncompleted your printing session, as the solutions can be stored and reused on\nseveral sessions.\n\nLast, but most certainly not least is black and white photographic paper (also\navailable at any photographic specialty store or online).\n\nImage Sourced from Ilford Photo\n\nIt comes in a variety of sizes and brands, and you also have the option of\npurchasing it in warm tone for sepia-style colouring (an old style photo look,\nwith a brown-like tint).\n\nMake sure to mark the trays and tongs according to which chemicals they were\nused with, as you don't want to contaminate your chemistry or paper.\n\nIf contamination does occur, your paper will get brown or yellow blotches\nsimilar to the following:\n\nThese are certainly not visually pleasing, and pose the risk of compromising\nimage longevity. The order to place your chemistry trays is as follows;\ndeveloper, stop, fix and rinse. Some people like to have a fifth tray for\neither a second stop tray, or a second fixing tray. This is really a matter of\npersonal preference and neither are essential.\n\n### Locating Equipment\n\nMost, if not all darkroom equipment can be found at a photographic specialty\nstore. Since digital photography has taken the world by storm, you may find it\na little challenging to find what you are looking for, however, there is no\nsecret as to where to find everything you need.\n\nI would always give Goodwill, Salvation Army, eBay or Craigslist a shot. You\nwill be surprised at how people are literally giving away their equipment. As\nfor photographic chemistry and paper, again, any photographic specialty store\nshould have what you are looking for. For solution mixing utensils, all you\nwill need are two funnels (one marked for developer and one marked for fixer),\na water jug with measurements on the side (strictly used only for water), and\nthree measuring beakers for measuring the chemicals. These are best to have in\nlarge sizes that go up to one litre.\n\nImage Sourced from Rapid\n\nFinally, you will need a timer so that you can keep track of your developing\ntime of each image in each tray. Now you're good to go!\n\n### Equipment Placement\n\nIf, like me, you have successfully managed to turn your tiny bathroom into a\nfully functioning darkroom, the best thing would be to place the three\nchemistry trays in your bath tub. Otherwise, somewhere fairly spacious and\nflat will suffice. Make sure to keep your photographic paper and not-yet-\ndeveloped images in a dry area, at a distance from your chemistry trays. The\nsafelight should be placed in an area that is easily accessible and dry, and\nthe same goes for the enlarger.\n\n### Common Problems and Obstacles\n\nIf you are unable to find a room that has running water, don't worry. As long\nas you do have access to running water within a close proximity of your\ndarkroom, then it is still very possible to continue with your printing\nendeavours.\n\nRemember to frequently change your rinsing tray water and always wash your\nhands if you come into contact with the chemistry. This will prevent chemistry\ncontamination marks on your prints, as well as the prevention of any future\nhealth problems. Keep everything as clean and dry as possible and wash your\ntrays and tongs thoroughly after every printing session.\n\nExperiment, have fun, and soon you will begin to establish your own rhythm and\norder in darkroom developing. 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However in this article I will explain how to build a darkroom.", "Yet now, more than ever, the traditional darkroom has found its niche as a sanctuary for the true photographic artist.", "Nothing can replace the excitement of watching your first print appear in the developer tray, or the control supplied by your choice of developer, dilution, and time spent processing film.", "While digital methods (even cameras) can approximate a black-and-white photograph (and offer some definite advantages in terms of retouching and tonal control), there’s no substitute for the intangible, subtle quality provided by a conventional silver gelatin black-and-white print.", "Processing and printing your own black-and-white photographs is not only easy, but it’s also very satisfying. While it’s possible to set up a temporary darkroom in a bathroom or even a kitchen, for reasons of health and safety, I don’t recommend either.", "No matter how fastidious you are with chemical spills, you can never be certain you’ve cleaned the mess up completely enough, and you have to be especially careful when you’re working around food!", "Years ago, Ilford published a warning to users of Ilfospeed developer that it could affect the sperm count of male users. Whether or not the warning decreased or, indeed, increased sales of the product isn’t known. But, as a general rule, treat all chemicals as if they’re poison.", "Always clean up spills, wash your hands, and mix powdered chemistry outside or in a well-ventilated place. You can read my other article on darkroom safety advice here later.", "(1) Find a suitable space. As previously mentioned, bathrooms are not recommended if you want to build a darkroom , but if you take extra care, they can be used temporarily as darkrooms. My current darkroom is housed in a small laundry situated outside my apartment.", "I emptied, cleaned, and painted the room, which had been unused for years, and it serves the purpose quite nicely. Sheds are also a good option, although making them light-tight can be tricky–especially if the roof has no ceiling.", "Look for a space that has running water, electricity, and a minimum of natural light. (These requirements may seem obvious, but I’ve seen friends try to set up darkrooms in spaces that offered none of the above, and the frustration of the experience made their life hell!)", "(2) Light-proof the room. Start by blocking out any window(s) with two layers of heavy black garden plastic. In situations where the room is multi-purpose, stretch the plastic over a wooden frame that hooks over the window while the darkroom is in use.", "With the window darkened, close the door and look to see if any light is leaking around it. Felt weather strips are great for small cracks, but larger gaps need either a strip of wood nailed in place or a flap of black cardboard which overlaps the edge of the door.", "A plastic or fabric curtain covering the door is another option, but it can be more of a nuisance than a help when you’re moving in and out of the room with trays or equipment. The inevitable light leak along the bottom of the door could be more difficult to solve.", "Try using a pivoting draft-cutting strip or–as a temporary measure–a carpet snake! To test for effectiveness, go into the room on a brightly sunny day, close the door, and wait five minutes. This technique will give you an idea of the smaller cracks and crevices that need attention.", "Take care of them before you begin using the room, and you won’t stress-out in tricky situations–for example, when you’re loading high-speed film into the processing tank, and you can’t see what you’re hands are doing! If light control seems impossible, maybe you’ve got a darkroom that can be used only at night.", "In fact, if that’s when you’re most likely to have the time to process and print, this limitation might work out fine.", "(3) Clean and paint the room. Using a brush or sandpaper, remove all loose material from the walls and seal them with an appropriate paint. Despite anything you’ve heard, white is the best color for a darkroom. If you’re worried about light bouncing around, eliminate the excess light source, because the benefits of having white walls outweighs any time you’ll have to spend blocking light spills.", "An extra coat of sealant which can be wiped clean is worth consideration, too, because chemical spills will generally dry brown and be quite visible.", "Plan distinct “wet” and “dry” areas. Chemical contamination of unexposed paper and splashes from the print washer reaching your main electricity can be not only frustrating but also dangerous.", "(4) Allocate ‘Wet’ and ‘Dry’ areas. Obvious as it seems, this advice is one of the earliest and most important decisions you can make. Chemical contamination of unexposed paper and splashes from the print washer reaching your main electricity can be not only frustrating but also dangerous.", "If possible, locate your “wet” area near your supply of running water and the “dry” area near the electricity outlet (although where you place these areas is not as essential as the location of your plumbing is). Your “wet” area is for all storing and mixing of chemicals, tank and tray processing, and the washing of equipment.", "The “dry” area is for your enlarger, storage of your photographic paper, and storage of equipment you want to keep ready for use–such as developing tanks. You may also hang a couple of old towels on the back of the door, so you can always have dry hands when you’re loading film into reels and printing.", "(5) Provide some Ventilation. This is a difficult requirement when you build a darkroom, but one worthy of consideration. Ideally, you should install a light-proof extraction fan above the “wet” area, but such an installation is expensive and often impractical.", "One alternative suggestion is for you to utilize a range-hood extraction fan to remove chemical fumes. These fans can be obtained quite cheaply from a building supply warehouse, and they’re simple to install as well as easy to light-proof.", "Conventional extraction fans (such as those used in bathrooms) are even cheaper and can be installed into a ceiling above your “wet” area as long as there’s no stray light from skylights, etc. Be careful when you’re dealing with chemical fumes. Nasty symptoms can creep up on you, sometimes days after a printing session!", "(6) Create bench space. First, you’ll need a bench, or ideally a sink, to accommodate three or more trays in which to process your exposed photographic paper. If you intend to produce only 8×10 inch prints, something as small as 30×12 inches could suffice, although in practice, a larger area is preferable.", "As a general rule, it’s best to use trays one size larger than the maximum intended print size (e.g. 11×14 trays for 8×10 prints) for reasons of processing consistency and ease of use. If you’re careful with spills, a laminated bench is an adequate work area. Just don’t overfill your trays and be certain to clean up any spills as they happen.", "A “dry” bench needs to support the enlarger and provide space for the timer, paper, and negatives, as well. Keep this area as clean and dry as possible, and you’ll be rewarded with dust-free and predictable results. Often forgotten, but always essential is storage space for your paper, scissors, thermometer, etc. A couple shelves above the enlarger and a few drawers below should suffice.", "(7) Organize your washing and drying facilities. Water quality can make or break the best of darkrooms, so it’s important to maximize whatever resources you have at hand. While a supply of hot water is not essential, clean, cold water is necessary for mixing chemicals as well as for washing film and prints. As a test, put a tray under the tap and run the water for fifteen minutes. If there are any particles at the bottom of the tray, you need a water filter.", "Even if there isn’t any evidence of residue, a water filter is as useful to darkroom work as a surge protector is to a computer system. A cheap solution is a filter used for in-ground garden watering.", "Wrap a few layers of stocking around the center element to catch the fine fragments before they get to your precious emulsion. A clip-on tap filter (costing about two dollars) is also quite effective, but be sure to change it regularly to maintain effectiveness.", "Properly washing prints is an art in itself and can require a little forethought. On the simplest level, running water in a tray can work if it enters at one end and exits at the other. Otherwise, the water just circulates the chemicals and does little or no washing.", "Sophisticated wash systems are an elaboration on this theme and can be homemade with a length of plastic tubing and a modified processing tray. Patterson water siphons are also quite effective as they clip onto the side of the tray and fill/empty it cyclically to reduce chemical residue.", "The rule here is, don’t spend a lot of money. Experiment with what you have, and if it doesn’t work, use some homegrown ingenuity!", "As with washing, drying depends on cleanliness of a different nature. Essentially, the longer it takes for the film to dry, the greater the chance of dust settling on the surface. So, a cabinet with a filtered supply of warm air is ideal. This also protects the film from chemical splashes and can be used to dry processing reels and warm the darkroom in cold weather.", "For this purpose, I’ve utilized a vertical clothes drying cabinet (about $15) which has fan-forced air of varying temperatures. It doubles as a print-drying cabinet, and wet tanks and reels can rest on the top after use (they tend to melt inside). An option to this is a fan-heater located inside a homemade cupboard, but make sure there are vents to allow air in and out, or you might have a fire on your hands!", "(8) Set up a safe light. This installation may seem easier than it really is, as its installation is always a compromise between the potential fogging of paper and the ease with which your darkroom can be used. With modern, multi- grade papers, the correct color of safe light is more important than ever, so be sure to check the bulb/filter with the paper you’re planning to use.", "This can be done when your darkroom is up and running by placing a coin on a blank sheet of photographic paper and leaving it illuminated by safe light for ten minutes or so. If the coin’s outline appears once the paper is processed, you might have a problem.", "Bouncing your light off the ceiling will reduce potential harm to your paper and spread the light evenly throughout the darkroom. This trick will also minimize shadows and reduce the need for you to have multiple safe lights. If you’re still having problems, reduce the globe’s wattage to 25W or as a last resort, use a red rather than a traditional amber filter in the safe light enclosure.", "While this choice may be made for you (by a hand-me-down from a family member or whatever), there are a few factors to keep in mind:", "Maximum print size. Don’t assume you’ll print only 8×10 inch prints, as the restriction will limit your possibilities if you ever need to enlarge a smaller portion of a negative or print an “all-important” family photo for Auntie Marge!", "Maximum negative size. 35mm might be okay for now, but if you borrow a medium format camera or offer to print some old family photos, 120 format capability is very useful. Also, 35mm-only enlargers tend to be shoddy in both design and construction, so a little extra money spent is often worth it.", "Condenser versus diffuser. For the uninitiated, most black-and-white enlargers are of the condenser variety, which means that the light is evenly spread across the negative by a large chunk of glass with a big curve in it. Diffuser enlargers tend to be designed for printing color negatives and transparencies, although they make excellent black-and-white enlargers, as well, depending on the type of images you’re printing.", "Condenser is great for graphic, sharp, and contrast-filled images requiring maximum sharpness and definition. This is not to say that diffuser enlargers are “soft,” but they tend to be more appropriate for printing portraits and images with subtle shadow detail.", "If you can afford a color enlarger, I’d recommend buying one, because the color filtration controls can also be used to adjust the contrast when you’re using multi-grade papers. And, who knows, maybe one day you’ll try a little color printing as well!", "To match your negatives to the lower contrast of a diffuser enlarger, a small increase in your development time might also be necessary.", "Enlarger brand. There are a large number of well designed and manufactured enlargers on the market, so it’s no easy task to choose one, even given the options outlined above. As a rough guide, your choice has to be common enough to enable you to obtain parts and accessories easily and well made enough so it won’t disintegrate on the first print you attempt.", "Reputable brands include LPL, Durst and Bessler, although there are heaps more. The enlarger you end up buying is as personal a choice as buying a car (although, hopefully, a little cheaper). Check that it has a standard lens mount, an option for a glass-less negative carrier, and that globes for it are affordable and easily obtained in your area.", "Enlarger lenses are probably more important than your choice of enlarger, because they directly affect the optical quality of the final print. The brand of optic you choose is as much taste as your ability to finance the purchase, but you generally can’t go wrong with Nikon, Rodenstock or Schneider lenses.", "Buy a lens that matches the standard lens of the format you’ll be printing (e.g. 80mm lens for 6×6 or 50mm lens for 35mm). You can always use a longer lens for a smaller format, but your prints will be smaller.", "Enlarger timers are neither cheap nor easy to obtain second-hand. Given these problems, there is a bewildering assortment available for purchase new and any number of accessories to go with them. Don’t waste your money. A simple timer with 0-60 seconds and a provision for focusing the enlarger will be fine.", "Digital accuracy to 0.1 second is rarely necessary (you can always stop-down to increase the exposure time), and gadgets such as meters are generally necessary only in commercial darkrooms.", "Easels and focus-scopes are often forgotten in the rush to buy the enlarger and lens, and they’re just as important in the production of the final print. In the same way as timers can drain your bank balance, both easels and focus-scopes can be either expensive or VERY EXPENSIVE! As always, it’s best to buy something well made and easy to use (I use LPL products for both). You can upgrade when and if you win the lottery!", "All written content (and most images) in these articles are copyrighted by the authors. 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A Tool Kit Tips & Tutorials\n * [ July 8, 2019 ] Best Point and Shoot Camera Equipment\n * [ July 3, 2019 ] Shoot for Spirit, But Don’t Let Gear Interfere Beginners\n\n# The 10 Steps to Build A Darkroom On A Budget\n\nJune 21, 2016 Techniques\n\nIn this age of high quality digital scanning and output, it seems that the\ndays of the chemical darkroom are over. I’ll admit, it’s been five years since\nI shot a black-and-white roll of film for a client. There’s no demand anymore.\nHowever in this article I will explain how to build a darkroom.\n\nYet now, more than ever, the traditional darkroom has found its niche as a\nsanctuary for the true photographic artist.\n\nNothing can replace the excitement of watching your first print appear in the\ndeveloper tray, or the control supplied by your choice of developer, dilution,\nand time spent processing film.\n\nWhile digital methods (even cameras) can approximate a black-and-white\nphotograph (and offer some definite advantages in terms of retouching and\ntonal control), there’s no substitute for the intangible, subtle quality\nprovided by a conventional silver gelatin black-and-white print.\n\nProcessing and printing your own black-and-white photographs is not only easy,\nbut it’s also very satisfying. While it’s possible to set up a temporary\ndarkroom in a bathroom or even a kitchen, for reasons of health and safety, I\ndon’t recommend either.\n\nNo matter how fastidious you are with chemical spills, you can never be\ncertain you’ve cleaned the mess up completely enough, and you have to be\nespecially careful when you’re working around food!\n\nBlack-and-white chemicals are not as dangerous as some color chemicals, but\nthe difference shouldn’t be a justification for carelessness.\n\nYears ago, Ilford published a warning to users of Ilfospeed developer that it\ncould affect the sperm count of male users. Whether or not the warning\ndecreased or, indeed, increased sales of the product isn’t known. But, as a\ngeneral rule, treat all chemicals as if they’re poison.\n\nAlways clean up spills, wash your hands, and mix powdered chemistry outside or\nin a well-ventilated place. You can read my other article on darkroom safety\nadvice here later.\n\nimage – Wikimedia Commons\n\n### Here’s the step-by-step Rundown To Build A Darkroom:\n\n(1) Find a suitable space. As previously mentioned, bathrooms are not\nrecommended if you want to build a darkroom , but if you take extra care, they\ncan be used temporarily as darkrooms. My current darkroom is housed in a small\nlaundry situated outside my apartment.\n\nI emptied, cleaned, and painted the room, which had been unused for years, and\nit serves the purpose quite nicely. Sheds are also a good option, although\nmaking them light-tight can be tricky–especially if the roof has no ceiling.\n\nLook for a space that has running water, electricity, and a minimum of natural\nlight. (These requirements may seem obvious, but I’ve seen friends try to set\nup darkrooms in spaces that offered none of the above, and the frustration of\nthe experience made their life hell!)\n\n(2) Light-proof the room. Start by blocking out any window(s) with two layers\nof heavy black garden plastic. In situations where the room is multi-purpose,\nstretch the plastic over a wooden frame that hooks over the window while the\ndarkroom is in use.\n\nWith the window darkened, close the door and look to see if any light is\nleaking around it. Felt weather strips are great for small cracks, but larger\ngaps need either a strip of wood nailed in place or a flap of black cardboard\nwhich overlaps the edge of the door.\n\nA plastic or fabric curtain covering the door is another option, but it can be\nmore of a nuisance than a help when you’re moving in and out of the room with\ntrays or equipment. The inevitable light leak along the bottom of the door\ncould be more difficult to solve.\n\nTry using a pivoting draft-cutting strip or–as a temporary measure–a carpet\nsnake! To test for effectiveness, go into the room on a brightly sunny day,\nclose the door, and wait five minutes. This technique will give you an idea of\nthe smaller cracks and crevices that need attention.\n\nTake care of them before you begin using the room, and you won’t stress-out in\ntricky situations–for example, when you’re loading high-speed film into the\nprocessing tank, and you can’t see what you’re hands are doing! If light\ncontrol seems impossible, maybe you’ve got a darkroom that can be used only at\nnight.\n\nIn fact, if that’s when you’re most likely to have the time to process and\nprint, this limitation might work out fine.\n\n(3) Clean and paint the room. Using a brush or sandpaper, remove all loose\nmaterial from the walls and seal them with an appropriate paint. Despite\nanything you’ve heard, white is the best color for a darkroom. If you’re\nworried about light bouncing around, eliminate the excess light source,\nbecause the benefits of having white walls outweighs any time you’ll have to\nspend blocking light spills.\n\nAn extra coat of sealant which can be wiped clean is worth consideration, too,\nbecause chemical spills will generally dry brown and be quite visible.\n\nAlso, clean everything thoroughly. It can’t hurt!\n\nPlan distinct “wet” and “dry” areas. Chemical contamination of unexposed paper\nand splashes from the print washer reaching your main electricity can be not\nonly frustrating but also dangerous.\n\nWet Area\n\nDry Area\n\nAdequate ventilation is essential for safe darkroom-ing\n\nThe Print Washer \n \n--- \n \n(4) Allocate ‘Wet’ and ‘Dry’ areas. Obvious as it seems, this advice is one of\nthe earliest and most important decisions you can make. Chemical contamination\nof unexposed paper and splashes from the print washer reaching your main\nelectricity can be not only frustrating but also dangerous.\n\nIf possible, locate your “wet” area near your supply of running water and the\n“dry” area near the electricity outlet (although where you place these areas\nis not as essential as the location of your plumbing is). Your “wet” area is\nfor all storing and mixing of chemicals, tank and tray processing, and the\nwashing of equipment.\n\nThe “dry” area is for your enlarger, storage of your photographic paper, and\nstorage of equipment you want to keep ready for use–such as developing tanks.\nYou may also hang a couple of old towels on the back of the door, so you can\nalways have dry hands when you’re loading film into reels and printing.\n\n(5) Provide some Ventilation. This is a difficult requirement when you build a\ndarkroom, but one worthy of consideration. Ideally, you should install a\nlight-proof extraction fan above the “wet” area, but such an installation is\nexpensive and often impractical.\n\nOne alternative suggestion is for you to utilize a range-hood extraction fan\nto remove chemical fumes. These fans can be obtained quite cheaply from a\nbuilding supply warehouse, and they’re simple to install as well as easy to\nlight-proof.\n\nConventional extraction fans (such as those used in bathrooms) are even\ncheaper and can be installed into a ceiling above your “wet” area as long as\nthere’s no stray light from skylights, etc. Be careful when you’re dealing\nwith chemical fumes. Nasty symptoms can creep up on you, sometimes days after\na printing session!\n\n(6) Create bench space. First, you’ll need a bench, or ideally a sink, to\naccommodate three or more trays in which to process your exposed photographic\npaper. If you intend to produce only 8×10 inch prints, something as small as\n30×12 inches could suffice, although in practice, a larger area is preferable.\n\nAs a general rule, it’s best to use trays one size larger than the maximum\nintended print size (e.g. 11×14 trays for 8×10 prints) for reasons of\nprocessing consistency and ease of use. If you’re careful with spills, a\nlaminated bench is an adequate work area. Just don’t overfill your trays and\nbe certain to clean up any spills as they happen.\n\nA “dry” bench needs to support the enlarger and provide space for the timer,\npaper, and negatives, as well. Keep this area as clean and dry as possible,\nand you’ll be rewarded with dust-free and predictable results. Often\nforgotten, but always essential is storage space for your paper, scissors,\nthermometer, etc. A couple shelves above the enlarger and a few drawers below\nshould suffice.\n\n(7) Organize your washing and drying facilities. Water quality can make or\nbreak the best of darkrooms, so it’s important to maximize whatever resources\nyou have at hand. While a supply of hot water is not essential, clean, cold\nwater is necessary for mixing chemicals as well as for washing film and\nprints. As a test, put a tray under the tap and run the water for fifteen\nminutes. If there are any particles at the bottom of the tray, you need a\nwater filter.\n\nEven if there isn’t any evidence of residue, a water filter is as useful to\ndarkroom work as a surge protector is to a computer system. A cheap solution\nis a filter used for in-ground garden watering.\n\nWrap a few layers of stocking around the center element to catch the fine\nfragments before they get to your precious emulsion. A clip-on tap filter\n(costing about two dollars) is also quite effective, but be sure to change it\nregularly to maintain effectiveness.\n\nProperly washing prints is an art in itself and can require a little\nforethought. On the simplest level, running water in a tray can work if it\nenters at one end and exits at the other. Otherwise, the water just circulates\nthe chemicals and does little or no washing.\n\nSophisticated wash systems are an elaboration on this theme and can be\nhomemade with a length of plastic tubing and a modified processing tray.\nPatterson water siphons are also quite effective as they clip onto the side of\nthe tray and fill/empty it cyclically to reduce chemical residue.\n\nThe rule here is, don’t spend a lot of money. Experiment with what you have,\nand if it doesn’t work, use some homegrown ingenuity!\n\nAs with washing, drying depends on cleanliness of a different nature.\nEssentially, the longer it takes for the film to dry, the greater the chance\nof dust settling on the surface. So, a cabinet with a filtered supply of warm\nair is ideal. This also protects the film from chemical splashes and can be\nused to dry processing reels and warm the darkroom in cold weather.\n\nFor this purpose, I’ve utilized a vertical clothes drying cabinet (about $15)\nwhich has fan-forced air of varying temperatures. It doubles as a print-drying\ncabinet, and wet tanks and reels can rest on the top after use (they tend to\nmelt inside). An option to this is a fan-heater located inside a homemade\ncupboard, but make sure there are vents to allow air in and out, or you might\nhave a fire on your hands!\n\n(8) Set up a safe light. This installation may seem easier than it really is,\nas its installation is always a compromise between the potential fogging of\npaper and the ease with which your darkroom can be used. With modern, multi-\ngrade papers, the correct color of safe light is more important than ever, so\nbe sure to check the bulb/filter with the paper you’re planning to use.\n\nThis can be done when your darkroom is up and running by placing a coin on a\nblank sheet of photographic paper and leaving it illuminated by safe light for\nten minutes or so. If the coin’s outline appears once the paper is processed,\nyou might have a problem.\n\nBouncing your light off the ceiling will reduce potential harm to your paper\nand spread the light evenly throughout the darkroom. This trick will also\nminimize shadows and reduce the need for you to have multiple safe lights. If\nyou’re still having problems, reduce the globe’s wattage to 25W or as a last\nresort, use a red rather than a traditional amber filter in the safe light\nenclosure.\n\n(9) Choose an enlarger.\n\nimage source. Wikimedia Commons\n\nWhile this choice may be made for you (by a hand-me-down from a family member\nor whatever), there are a few factors to keep in mind:\n\n* Maximum print size. Don’t assume you’ll print only 8×10 inch prints, as the restriction will limit your possibilities if you ever need to enlarge a smaller portion of a negative or print an “all-important” family photo for Auntie Marge!\n\n* Maximum negative size. 35mm might be okay for now, but if you borrow a medium format camera or offer to print some old family photos, 120 format capability is very useful. Also, 35mm-only enlargers tend to be shoddy in both design and construction, so a little extra money spent is often worth it.\n\n* Condenser versus diffuser. For the uninitiated, most black-and-white enlargers are of the condenser variety, which means that the light is evenly spread across the negative by a large chunk of glass with a big curve in it. Diffuser enlargers tend to be designed for printing color negatives and transparencies, although they make excellent black-and-white enlargers, as well, depending on the type of images you’re printing.\n\nCondenser is great for graphic, sharp, and contrast-filled images requiring\nmaximum sharpness and definition. This is not to say that diffuser enlargers\nare “soft,” but they tend to be more appropriate for printing portraits and\nimages with subtle shadow detail.\n\nIf you can afford a color enlarger, I’d recommend buying one, because the\ncolor filtration controls can also be used to adjust the contrast when you’re\nusing multi-grade papers. And, who knows, maybe one day you’ll try a little\ncolor printing as well!\n\nTo match your negatives to the lower contrast of a diffuser enlarger, a small\nincrease in your development time might also be necessary.\n\n* Enlarger brand. There are a large number of well designed and manufactured enlargers on the market, so it’s no easy task to choose one, even given the options outlined above. As a rough guide, your choice has to be common enough to enable you to obtain parts and accessories easily and well made enough so it won’t disintegrate on the first print you attempt.\n\nReputable brands include LPL, Durst and Bessler, although there are heaps\nmore. The enlarger you end up buying is as personal a choice as buying a car\n(although, hopefully, a little cheaper). Check that it has a standard lens\nmount, an option for a glass-less negative carrier, and that globes for it are\naffordable and easily obtained in your area.\n\nAlso like a new car purchase, you’ll get what you pay for.\n\n* Enlarger lenses are probably more important than your choice of enlarger, because they directly affect the optical quality of the final print. The brand of optic you choose is as much taste as your ability to finance the purchase, but you generally can’t go wrong with Nikon, Rodenstock or Schneider lenses.\n\nBuy a lens that matches the standard lens of the format you’ll be printing\n(e.g. 80mm lens for 6×6 or 50mm lens for 35mm). You can always use a longer\nlens for a smaller format, but your prints will be smaller.\n\n* Enlarger timers are neither cheap nor easy to obtain second-hand. Given these problems, there is a bewildering assortment available for purchase new and any number of accessories to go with them. Don’t waste your money. A simple timer with 0-60 seconds and a provision for focusing the enlarger will be fine.\n\nDigital accuracy to 0.1 second is rarely necessary (you can always stop-down\nto increase the exposure time), and gadgets such as meters are generally\nnecessary only in commercial darkrooms.\n\n* Easels and focus-scopes are often forgotten in the rush to buy the enlarger and lens, and they’re just as important in the production of the final print. In the same way as timers can drain your bank balance, both easels and focus-scopes can be either expensive or VERY EXPENSIVE! As always, it’s best to buy something well made and easy to use (I use LPL products for both). You can upgrade when and if you win the lottery!\n\n(10) Start Processing and Printing!\n\nOf course, don’t forget all the other bits and pieces you’re going to need\nwhen you build a darkroom.\n\n* Processing tank(s)\n\n* Scissors\n\n* Wall timer\n\n* Thermometer\n\n* Trays\n\n* Tongs\n\n* Measuring jugs\n\n* Proofing frames or just glass\n\n* Burning in /dodging tools\n\n* Towels\n\n* Squeegee for fiber prints\n\n* I’m sure you’ll think of more stuff as the need arises!\n\nGood luck!\n\nBy: Chris Groenhout\n\n * build a darkroom\n\nAll written content (and most images) in these articles are copyrighted by the\nauthors. Copyrighted material from Apogee Photo Mag should not be used\nelsewhere without seeking the authors permission.\n\n#### 1 Trackbacks & Pingbacks\n\n 1. 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However, if you have the time and space, it can be a rewarding experience that will help you better understand photography.", "Many of those born and raised in this digital era haven't experience the magic of the darkroom, and in that sense, building your own can be a \"going back to the roots\" experience that will give you a solid background in yesterdays techniques when it comes to photography.", "There's no reason to defend one medium against the other, both have their virtues and drawbacks, but the preparations to build your own darkroom and to develop your films and create prints will give not only be an adventure in terms of knowledge, it will be a rewarding and fun activity that may reveal new horizons in your own photography.", "Creating a darkroom means having a spare room in the house that can be used. The preference is a permanent space, but it is also possible to convert a room temporarily for a day or two or work. The permanent space does not have to be large, a 5x5 foot closet can be made to work.", "It's also important to note, that you don't actually need a darkroom to develop film. However, a darkroom is required for printing.", "When I started printing, at 15, I used my parents wash closet to make contact prints. It was my first endeavour into photography. Then I used a friend's darkroom, until I bought an enlarger and started to do my own printing at home, again, in a wash closet.", "A second bathroom or closet can be turned into a darkroom fairly easily. Running water is a huge help, but not required. It must be able to be darkened so no light enters. When I got my first apartment, I created a permanent darkroom in a second, rather large wash closet, which I kept for some years.", "As I mentioned, you'll need water, at the very least in buckets, trays. Kitchens should be avoided, as it is not a good idea to mix the chemicals for the darkroom work with areas where food is prepared. It does not matter how careful you are, it is a bad idea to mix your passion with your cooking area.", "Developing films at home is only part of the experience. You need to buy developing tanks to properly develop your films", "Developing your photographs at night might seem like a good idea, until you discover that darkroom work can take hours, and you may not always have a time schedule or feel in the mood to spend nights in the dark out of bed! Not only that, but if your room has a window, light from the street will still cause problems.", "You need to make the room light tight. For this reason a room in a basement, or with a small window is easier to transform into a darkroom. Use black curtains and blackout sheeting or products like Magic Blackout Blinds to keep light out.", "Once you've set up your room, turn all lights off and wait for a few minutes so your eyes adjust. It won't be hard to find out if your darkroom is light tight. Even the slightest leaks can cause problems with light sensitive photo paper.", "A starter kit to develop film at home can look something like this. As you progress you can start to get more equipment, but start with the basics to understand if you really want to explore the darkroom experience further.", "Your darkroom will need some form of ventilation. Staying in a room for hours with the fumes from the chemicals is not good for your health. If you are using a bathroom, the bathroom fan should be enough. In a permanent darkroom, you'll do best to install some form of exhausting for the fumes. Small fans specifically for this purpose are available.", "Also, remember to use gloves to touch chemicals. Although they may make you drop something now and then, they protect your skin. Continuous immersion of your hands in the chemicals used is not good for your health. Some people have reactions to the chemicals immediately, breaking out in a rash.", "Once you've found the right place for your darkroom, you need to define two areas: dry and wet. In the dry area, near an electric outlet, you'll have the enlarger, tools, and paper. On the wet side, you'll have the developing trays, water, film developing tanks and chemicals. This separation keeps chemicals off your paper and film until you want them there. It also keeps liquids away from any electronics associated with the enlarger.", "Remember to always have a tray or sink with water to rinse your hands when moving from the wet back to the dry area, and to change this water frequently for long sessions. Hand towels, preferably paper, are a must.", "If you're the happy owner of a permanent darkroom, keep your developing materials inside your darkroom. Place the paper in the dry area, on shelves above or below the working table, and the chemicals in the wet area, usually in a cabinet under the area where you've the developing trays.", "Some people will have enough space to create two distinct areas, with a corridor in the middle. If you've that option, go for it. If you don't, try the best you can. Just be sure that while you're moving wet paper and trays around, you aren't crossing over your enlarger or paper supply.", "Invest in a good enlarger, but do not buy more than you think you'll need. When I started I bought a portable enlarger, the Russian Zenith UPA-5M, which was popular in the seventies, because it could be taken anywhere in its case, which doubled as a baseboard. It was not a good enlarger, but an intelligent solution picked by some photographers on the move that needed to develop their images in a hotel room, for example.", "While studying photography at school I had Durst enlargers to play with, and also at some labs I worked in. For my own needs at home, I used Meopta enlargers, which was a brand well known among photographers in Europe, and finally settled for a Meopta Opemus III which could deal with 35mm and 6x6 films.", "It is advisable to buy an enlarger that can accept film sizes above 35mm, just in case you get happen to expand into medium format film. If you're buying on a budget, it makes no sense to buy an enlarger for formats above that, like 6x7 or 6x9cm, as you'll probably never use them. However, if you do want to experiment with large format 4x5 negatives and the like, you can find used equipment for next to nothing. An enlarger that cost $1000 in 1980, might only cost $150-200 now on the used market.", "If you're starting out, black and white is the best option to start with. You can always buy an enlarger that is ready for colour, but black & white will be easier to control and will give you the chance to understand the essential aspects of darkroom work.", "You'll probably want to develop your own black & white films at home and I advise you to do so. You'll need developing tanks and a few other pieces of equipment, and while you can search for second-hand bargains, sometimes it is better, and faster, to buy a kit that will offer all you need to start right away.", "If you already have bought your enlarger, and want a one packet solution, then the Paterson Processing kit contains everything you require for film and prints except the chemicals. The kit includes everything on the following list. This provides a good place to start if you're shopping for things individually, too.", "Nova B&W 10x8\" Slot Processor, the most basic in the range, presented as the ideal tool for those with small spaces,", "If you have the time and experience to look for second hand options, go for it. If you want to try your hand in the darkroom and want to do it now, then one of the best options might be a processing and enlarging kit.", "The kit will include the materials mentioned above and an enlarger, negative carrier, lens, filters, switch and possibly a timer. Again, checking out these kits also makes a good shopping list if your buying things separately.", "The enlarger itself may or may not come with a base. Unless you're handy, get one with a base. Leveling an enlarger on a homemade base can be quite a chore. The lens will usually be a 50mm suitable for printing 35mm film. For medium format film (check to be sure your enlarger can handle it), you'll need a 75mm lens. For 4x5 film, you'll need a 135mm.", "Negative carriers are important, they hold your film in the enlarger. They are specific to the film size. You can't use the same one for 35mm and medium format.", "The most common way to print black and white is to use variable contrast paper. In order to alter the contrast of your print, you'll need a set of variable grade filters. These often come with kits. If you're buying them separately, you'll need to make sure to buy ones the fit in the filter carrier of your enlarger.", "The last thing you'll need a switch and timer. In order to control the exposure of your print, you need to control the amount of time the image is projected onto the paper, just like a shutter speed when using a camera. A switch simply turns the enlarger on and off. You'll have to have an external timer or just guess at the time. This is very hard and not recommended. You'll need an enlarger timer. This will have knobs or a digital display allowing you to choose the time for the exposure.", "If you're shopping second hand, trying to get an enlarger that comes with most of these things. Finding replacement negative carriers can be hard. Finding lenses is easy, but can be expensive. Filters are easy to find as they should be replaced every few years. Timers are easy to find on eBay, and you don't always have to buy the same brand as your enlarger.", "The complete kit from Paterson has everything you need to build your darkroom. Just find the right place to set it up and get started!", "When you decide to have a darkroom you've to think of two important aspects. You've to keep buying chemicals to keep the fun active, and that can get a little expensive in the long run. It is also one of the reasons why more people have a black & white instead of colour darkroom. The chemicals for black and white are cheaper and less sensitive to temperature and light.", "For black and white processing, you'll need a film developer, a paper developer and a fixer that can be used in both processes. A stop bath is helpful when printing, but not required. A clearing agent like Photo Flo is helpful when developing film, but also not required.", "Most chemicals last about six months if stored properly, though there are exceptions. Some last much longer, some much shorter.", "You'll also need to think of ways to get rid of the chemicals once they're exhausted. Some are toxic and it can be illegal to pour down the drain. Properly dispose of photographic processing chemicals in accordance with local sewer discharge regulations. You can buy big five or ten gallon jugs to hold exhausted chemicals in until you can make a trip to a proper place to get rid of them.", "If you want to know more about darkroom building, a good source of information is Kodak's Darkroom Design for Amateur Photographers Pamphlet.", "I have very fond memories of my darkroom times, and remember developing the photos I made of my first son some 23 years ago. The first pictures I sold to newspapers, well over 30 years ago, were first seen under the light of my darkroom. I've not thought about setting up a darkroom for a long time, but I must admit this last year I have given the idea some thought.", "I was invited to prepare a series of photography lessons for 2014 to help people get a better grasp of photography. There is some space for a darkroom at the institution I work with, and I've suggested that a darkroom could be an interesting feature of a digital photography course.", "There is in fact some magic in the way an image forms on a sheet of paper. Building your own darkroom having never used one is a daunting proposition. I suggest searching for a local camera club or taking a class a local university. It will not only be a rewarding experience, it will help you to understand how digital photography has changed everything. If you get them darkroom bug, then you'll need to clear out that basement room and get building.", "Jose Antunes is a freelance writer and photographer based in Portugal. Besides writing about the technical and creative aspects of photography for various publications, he leads workshops and leads photo tours to reveal the hidden perspectives from his country. \"Less Gear, More Fun\" is an important idea for him.", "Subscribe below and we’ll send you a weekly email summary of all new Photo & Video tutorials. Never miss out on learning about the next big thing." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Build a Low Budget Darkroom\n\nUnlimited AE and Premiere Pro templates, videos & more! Unlimited asset\ndownloads! From $16.50/m\n\nDismiss\n\nAdvertisement\n\n 1. Photo & Video\n 2. Photo Chemistry\n\n# How to Build a Low Budget Darkroom\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nby Jose Antunes16 Jul 2013\n\nDifficulty:BeginnerLength:LongLanguages:\n\nPhoto ChemistryEnlargerHow-To\n\nBuilding your own darkroom to develop film and paper might seem tedious in\nthese digital days. However, if you have the time and space, it can be a\nrewarding experience that will help you better understand photography.\n\nMany of those born and raised in this digital era haven't experience the magic\nof the darkroom, and in that sense, building your own can be a \"going back to\nthe roots\" experience that will give you a solid background in yesterdays\ntechniques when it comes to photography.\n\nThere's no reason to defend one medium against the other, both have their\nvirtues and drawbacks, but the preparations to build your own darkroom and to\ndevelop your films and create prints will give not only be an adventure in\nterms of knowledge, it will be a rewarding and fun activity that may reveal\nnew horizons in your own photography.\n\nLet's build a darkroom on a budget!\n\nKodak has a leaflet with information and multiple suggestions for darkroom\nlayout\n\n## Choosing the Right Space\n\nCreating a darkroom means having a spare room in the house that can be used.\nThe preference is a permanent space, but it is also possible to convert a room\ntemporarily for a day or two or work. The permanent space does not have to be\nlarge, a 5x5 foot closet can be made to work.\n\nIt's also important to note, that you don't actually need a darkroom to\ndevelop film. However, a darkroom is required for printing.\n\nWhen I started printing, at 15, I used my parents wash closet to make contact\nprints. It was my first endeavour into photography. Then I used a friend's\ndarkroom, until I bought an enlarger and started to do my own printing at\nhome, again, in a wash closet.\n\nA second bathroom or closet can be turned into a darkroom fairly easily.\nRunning water is a huge help, but not required. It must be able to be darkened\nso no light enters. When I got my first apartment, I created a permanent\ndarkroom in a second, rather large wash closet, which I kept for some years.\n\nAs I mentioned, you'll need water, at the very least in buckets, trays.\nKitchens should be avoided, as it is not a good idea to mix the chemicals for\nthe darkroom work with areas where food is prepared. It does not matter how\ncareful you are, it is a bad idea to mix your passion with your cooking area.\n\nYou'll also need to have at least one electrical outlet for your enlarger and\nother equipment used.\n\nDeveloping films at home is only part of the experience. You need to buy\ndeveloping tanks to properly develop your films\n\n## Making Your Darkroom Light Tight\n\nDeveloping your photographs at night might seem like a good idea, until you\ndiscover that darkroom work can take hours, and you may not always have a time\nschedule or feel in the mood to spend nights in the dark out of bed! Not only\nthat, but if your room has a window, light from the street will still cause\nproblems.\n\nYou need to make the room light tight. For this reason a room in a basement,\nor with a small window is easier to transform into a darkroom. Use black\ncurtains and blackout sheeting or products like Magic Blackout Blinds to keep\nlight out.\n\nOnce you've set up your room, turn all lights off and wait for a few minutes\nso your eyes adjust. It won't be hard to find out if your darkroom is light\ntight. Even the slightest leaks can cause problems with light sensitive photo\npaper.\n\nA starter kit to develop film at home can look something like this. As you\nprogress you can start to get more equipment, but start with the basics to\nunderstand if you really want to explore the darkroom experience further.\n\n## Safety is a Priority\n\nYour darkroom will need some form of ventilation. Staying in a room for hours\nwith the fumes from the chemicals is not good for your health. If you are\nusing a bathroom, the bathroom fan should be enough. In a permanent darkroom,\nyou'll do best to install some form of exhausting for the fumes. Small fans\nspecifically for this purpose are available.\n\nAlso, remember to use gloves to touch chemicals. Although they may make you\ndrop something now and then, they protect your skin. Continuous immersion of\nyour hands in the chemicals used is not good for your health. Some people have\nreactions to the chemicals immediately, breaking out in a rash.\n\n## Divide Your Darkroom into Wet and Dry Areas\n\nOnce you've found the right place for your darkroom, you need to define two\nareas: dry and wet. In the dry area, near an electric outlet, you'll have the\nenlarger, tools, and paper. On the wet side, you'll have the developing trays,\nwater, film developing tanks and chemicals. This separation keeps chemicals\noff your paper and film until you want them there. It also keeps liquids away\nfrom any electronics associated with the enlarger.\n\nRemember to always have a tray or sink with water to rinse your hands when\nmoving from the wet back to the dry area, and to change this water frequently\nfor long sessions. Hand towels, preferably paper, are a must.\n\nIf you're the happy owner of a permanent darkroom, keep your developing\nmaterials inside your darkroom. Place the paper in the dry area, on shelves\nabove or below the working table, and the chemicals in the wet area, usually\nin a cabinet under the area where you've the developing trays.\n\nSome people will have enough space to create two distinct areas, with a\ncorridor in the middle. If you've that option, go for it. If you don't, try\nthe best you can. Just be sure that while you're moving wet paper and trays\naround, you aren't crossing over your enlarger or paper supply.\n\nThe Zenith enlarger can be packed inside its case, which doubles as a\nbaseboard\n\n## The Enlarger is the Heart of the Darkroom\n\nInvest in a good enlarger, but do not buy more than you think you'll need.\nWhen I started I bought a portable enlarger, the Russian Zenith UPA-5M, which\nwas popular in the seventies, because it could be taken anywhere in its case,\nwhich doubled as a baseboard. It was not a good enlarger, but an intelligent\nsolution picked by some photographers on the move that needed to develop their\nimages in a hotel room, for example.\n\nWhile studying photography at school I had Durst enlargers to play with, and\nalso at some labs I worked in. For my own needs at home, I used Meopta\nenlargers, which was a brand well known among photographers in Europe, and\nfinally settled for a Meopta Opemus III which could deal with 35mm and 6x6\nfilms.\n\nIt is advisable to buy an enlarger that can accept film sizes above 35mm, just\nin case you get happen to expand into medium format film. If you're buying on\na budget, it makes no sense to buy an enlarger for formats above that, like\n6x7 or 6x9cm, as you'll probably never use them. However, if you do want to\nexperiment with large format 4x5 negatives and the like, you can find used\nequipment for next to nothing. An enlarger that cost $1000 in 1980, might only\ncost $150-200 now on the used market.\n\nRemember that lenses for enlargers are sometimes bought separately, so be\nprepared for that extra expense.\n\n## Developing Film and Prints at Home\n\nIf you're starting out, black and white is the best option to start with. You\ncan always buy an enlarger that is ready for colour, but black & white will be\neasier to control and will give you the chance to understand the essential\naspects of darkroom work.\n\nYou'll probably want to develop your own black & white films at home and I\nadvise you to do so. You'll need developing tanks and a few other pieces of\nequipment, and while you can search for second-hand bargains, sometimes it is\nbetter, and faster, to buy a kit that will offer all you need to start right\naway.\n\nIf you already have bought your enlarger, and want a one packet solution, then\nthe Paterson Processing kit contains everything you require for film and\nprints except the chemicals. The kit includes everything on the following\nlist. This provides a good place to start if you're shopping for things\nindividually, too.\n\n * A universal developing tank for 35mm or 120 film\n * Two film reels\n * Three 8 x 10\" developing trays\n * A Paterson safelight\n * A 600ml graduated measuring cylinder\n * A 300ml graduated measuring cylinder\n * A 45ml graduated measuring cylinder\n * A 9\" Thermometer\n * Two print tongs\n * Film clips\n * A film squeegee\n\nNova B&W 10x8\" Slot Processor, the most basic in the range, presented as the\nideal tool for those with small spaces,\n\n## The Complete Darkroom Kit\n\nIf you have the time and experience to look for second hand options, go for\nit. If you want to try your hand in the darkroom and want to do it now, then\none of the best options might be a processing and enlarging kit.\n\nThe kit will include the materials mentioned above and an enlarger, negative\ncarrier, lens, filters, switch and possibly a timer. Again, checking out these\nkits also makes a good shopping list if your buying things separately.\n\nThe enlarger itself may or may not come with a base. Unless you're handy, get\none with a base. Leveling an enlarger on a homemade base can be quite a chore.\nThe lens will usually be a 50mm suitable for printing 35mm film. For medium\nformat film (check to be sure your enlarger can handle it), you'll need a 75mm\nlens. For 4x5 film, you'll need a 135mm.\n\nNegative carriers are important, they hold your film in the enlarger. They are\nspecific to the film size. You can't use the same one for 35mm and medium\nformat.\n\nThe most common way to print black and white is to use variable contrast\npaper. In order to alter the contrast of your print, you'll need a set of\nvariable grade filters. These often come with kits. If you're buying them\nseparately, you'll need to make sure to buy ones the fit in the filter carrier\nof your enlarger.\n\nThe last thing you'll need a switch and timer. In order to control the\nexposure of your print, you need to control the amount of time the image is\nprojected onto the paper, just like a shutter speed when using a camera. A\nswitch simply turns the enlarger on and off. You'll have to have an external\ntimer or just guess at the time. This is very hard and not recommended. You'll\nneed an enlarger timer. This will have knobs or a digital display allowing you\nto choose the time for the exposure.\n\nIf you're shopping second hand, trying to get an enlarger that comes with most\nof these things. Finding replacement negative carriers can be hard. Finding\nlenses is easy, but can be expensive. Filters are easy to find as they should\nbe replaced every few years. Timers are easy to find on eBay, and you don't\nalways have to buy the same brand as your enlarger.\n\nThe complete kit from Paterson has everything you need to build your darkroom.\nJust find the right place to set it up and get started!\n\n## Chemicals\n\nWhen you decide to have a darkroom you've to think of two important aspects.\nYou've to keep buying chemicals to keep the fun active, and that can get a\nlittle expensive in the long run. It is also one of the reasons why more\npeople have a black & white instead of colour darkroom. The chemicals for\nblack and white are cheaper and less sensitive to temperature and light.\n\nFor black and white processing, you'll need a film developer, a paper\ndeveloper and a fixer that can be used in both processes. A stop bath is\nhelpful when printing, but not required. A clearing agent like Photo Flo is\nhelpful when developing film, but also not required.\n\nMost chemicals last about six months if stored properly, though there are\nexceptions. Some last much longer, some much shorter.\n\nYou'll also need to think of ways to get rid of the chemicals once they're\nexhausted. Some are toxic and it can be illegal to pour down the drain.\nProperly dispose of photographic processing chemicals in accordance with local\nsewer discharge regulations. You can buy big five or ten gallon jugs to hold\nexhausted chemicals in until you can make a trip to a proper place to get rid\nof them.\n\nIf you want to know more about darkroom building, a good source of information\nis Kodak's Darkroom Design for Amateur Photographers Pamphlet.\n\n## Does a Darkroom Make Sense in a Digital World\n\nI have very fond memories of my darkroom times, and remember developing the\nphotos I made of my first son some 23 years ago. The first pictures I sold to\nnewspapers, well over 30 years ago, were first seen under the light of my\ndarkroom. I've not thought about setting up a darkroom for a long time, but I\nmust admit this last year I have given the idea some thought.\n\nI was invited to prepare a series of photography lessons for 2014 to help\npeople get a better grasp of photography. There is some space for a darkroom\nat the institution I work with, and I've suggested that a darkroom could be an\ninteresting feature of a digital photography course.\n\nThere is in fact some magic in the way an image forms on a sheet of paper.\nBuilding your own darkroom having never used one is a daunting proposition. I\nsuggest searching for a local camera club or taking a class a local\nuniversity. It will not only be a rewarding experience, it will help you to\nunderstand how digital photography has changed everything. 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9,336,065	How To Grill Bratwurst	To grill bratwurst, make sure to maintain a low heat and turn the brats often to keep them from burning. Heat up your grill so the temperature is between 300 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush the grill with a little vegetable oil to keep the brats from sticking. Once the grill is hot, lay the sausages vertically along the grate. Grill your brats for 15 to 20 minutes, turning them every 3 to 5 minutes to make sure they cook evenly. A perfectly cooked brat will turn dull reddish-brown when it’s done, but to make sure, you’ll want to use a meat thermometer. The temperature should be at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit.	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These tips will help you host your next cookout like a pro!", "Grilling brats can be deceptively difficult. Quite honestly, I think grilling as a whole is a mystery to many people, a mystery that most people attempt to subvert by cooking their protein till it is scientifically identical to lava rocks. As delicious as that all sounds, how about we talk about how to grill brats properly?", "There is a lot more to grilling perfect brats than simply firing up the grill and placing them over heat. A properly grilled brat is a dance between heat, charcoal placement, and brat temperature. But don't worry, it isn't that difficult to master.", "The most popular grilling method for bratwursts is the classic kettle charcoal grill. If you don't own one, I highly recommend [easyazon_link identifier=\"B00004RALU\" locale=\"US\" tag=\"foxvalfoo-20\"]Weber Grills[/easyazon_link], simple to use and durable construction. Though these instructions focus on how to grill brats on this style of grill, you can use the same methods on other styles of charcoal or even propane grills.", "I have used many different methods to light charcoal over the years. I have used electric starters, lighter fluid, charcoal chimneys chimneys, and more. BY FAR the best way to light your charcoal is to invest in a cheap [easyazon_link identifier=\"B000WEOQV8\" locale=\"US\" tag=\"foxvalfoo-20\"]charcoal chimney[/easyazon_link]. The reason why these are the best is the simple vented design ensures all of the charcoals filling the chimney are roaring hot within minutes of lighting a few pieces of crumpled paper under the base. Evenly lit charcoals equal even cooking temperatures on the grill.", "The other benefit to using a charcoal chimney is they typically hold the perfect amount of charcoal for a standard sized grill.", "Once your charcoals are fired up and ready to cook, pour them onto one side of the grill. Yes, that is correct. You do not want to spread the charcoal evenly across the floor of the grill, instead, you should lay the charcoal evenly across one-half of the grill and have the other side charcoal free. This is called zone cooking. You can achieve the same result on a propane grill by only lighting the burners on one side.", "This is the most important aspect of grilling perfect brats. Having zone heating gives you a high heat area and a low heat area. If your brats are cooking too fast or hot, you simply move them away from the coals. If you lay the charcoal evenly across the entire floor of the grill they have no reprieve from the heat and they will likely burn.", "The other danger of using too high of heat is the casing will burst, releasing all of the delicious juice inside the brat. A perfectly grilled brat will actually pulse as the juice inside the casing boils, without the casing breaking. If your casing bursts, that is a sign you need less heat. (If you look closely at my pictures my brat casings are nicely wrinkled without being cracked or torn)", "With your zone heating set up, oil the grates (prevents sticking) and then place the brats directly over the coals. Once the brats are on the grill it is important to hang around and monitor their cooking. The first few minutes of grilling will let you know how quickly the brats will cook and how frequently they need to be rotated.", "Once the brats are taking on color, you will want to give them a quarter turn. Keep turning until each side of the brat has a rich reddish-brown color. If the exterior gets done before the brats finish cooking simply move them to the opposite side of the grill away from the coals so they can finish cooking without burning.", "How long to cook brats will depend on how hot your coals are, and how many you are using. However, typically grilling brats for 15-20 minutes is ideal. You will know the brats are done when an [easyazon_link identifier=\"B00GRFHXVQ\" locale=\"US\" tag=\"foxvalfoo-20\"]instant-read thermometer[/easyazon_link] shows 160 degrees.", "Boiling brats before grilling is a crutch used by people afraid to serve undercooked brats. This allows them to precook the brats and then simply brown them on the grill. Others boil the brats in beer to add flavor. However, the problem with this is the intense temperature of the boiling opens the ends of the casings and renders out a lot of delicious juice from the brats, resulting in a drier, less flavorful, bratwurst.", "There is a solution, however. Rather than boiling the brats, use a Beer Brat Bath instead, otherwise known as a Beer Hot Tub. This serves two functions. Most importantly, it keeps the brats warm after grilling so people can come grab one whenever they are hungry, and secondly, it infuses the brat with the flavor of beer, like boiling does, except it is done and a more manageable temperature. If your brat bath is kept around 160 degrees the brats will be piping hot, without drying out and over-cooking.", "Brats should be served on a bun slightly larger, and more hearty, than a traditional hot dog bun. Some purists will claim a brat should simply be topped with mustard, but even in Wisconsin, very few people adhere to that. In my opinion, no brat tastes better than when dressed with my personal Brat Sauce recipe. Top that with some beer soaked onions, and homemade sauerkraut and you have yourself the perfect brat!", "There are few ways to make a summer afternoon more enjoyable than a cookout hosted by someone who knows how to grill brats to perfection. These tips will help you host your next cookout like a pro!", "Light charcoal and spread it evenly across one-half of the grill. If using propane, light burners only on one side of the grill.", "Place brats on grates directly over charcoal and grill on each side until browned. If the casing bursts or burns move brats further from the coals to reduce cooking temperature.", "If you enjoyed reading How to Grill Brats to Perfection then you should probably like me on Facebook and follow me on Pinterest too. That’s what I would do at least, because if you don’t get to know me but you still use my recipe it is kind of like taking candy from a stranger, and your mom taught you not to do that. Don’t disobey your mom, subscribe to Fox Valley Foodie today.", "Thank GOODNESS brat season is finally here! Really appreciate the tips and tricks- I'll be sure to print this one out for my hubby this weekend! 😉", "I live in Fla, \"Brat Season\" never left, Heck, even in NM and Bremerton, WA, I would grill, smoke and BBQ. Yes, you get weird looks, but no one turns down the food. 😎😋", "My husband is from Wisconsin. Tomorrow is his birthday. I'm going to try cooking brats for the first time. I'm using your recipes and method. Will let you know how it goes. I'm counting on you for his birthday surprise!", "Hi, I'm the Fox Valley Foodie! I have been told more than once that I am a food snob, and it is a moniker I happily embrace (though epicurean snob would be more encompassing, but I think that is a word mainly food snobs use). I love food made from scratch, craft beers, corny jokes, and... read more." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Grill Brats to Perfection - Fox Valley Foodie\n\n * Skip to primary navigation\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n * Skip to footer\n\nHome » Recipe » How to Grill Brats to Perfection\n\n# How to Grill Brats to Perfection\n\nPublished: May 22, 2017 · Modified: Jun 20, 2018 by Fox Valley Foodie · This\npost may contain affiliate links\n\n * Facebook32\n * Twitter\n\nJump to Recipe Print Recipe\n\nThere are few ways to make a summer afternoon more enjoyable than a cookout\nhosted by someone who knows how to grill brats to perfection. These tips will\nhelp you host your next cookout like a pro!\n\nGrilling brats can be deceptively difficult. Quite honestly, I think grilling\nas a whole is a mystery to many people, a mystery that most people attempt to\nsubvert by cooking their protein till it is scientifically identical to lava\nrocks. As delicious as that all sounds, how about we talk about how to grill\nbrats properly?\n\nThere is a lot more to grilling perfect brats than simply firing up the grill\nand placing them over heat. A properly grilled brat is a dance between heat,\ncharcoal placement, and brat temperature. But don't worry, it isn't that\ndifficult to master.\n\nThis article contains affiliate links.\n\n## Grill Brats On Charcoal\n\nThe most popular grilling method for bratwursts is the classic kettle charcoal\ngrill. If you don't own one, I highly recommend [easyazon_link\nidentifier=\"B00004RALU\" locale=\"US\" tag=\"foxvalfoo-20\"]Weber\nGrills[/easyazon_link], simple to use and durable construction. Though these\ninstructions focus on how to grill brats on this style of grill, you can use\nthe same methods on other styles of charcoal or even propane grills.\n\n## How to Light Charcoal\n\nI have used many different methods to light charcoal over the years. I have\nused electric starters, lighter fluid, charcoal chimneys chimneys, and more.\nBY FAR the best way to light your charcoal is to invest in a cheap\n[easyazon_link identifier=\"B000WEOQV8\" locale=\"US\" tag=\"foxvalfoo-20\"]charcoal\nchimney[/easyazon_link]. The reason why these are the best is the simple\nvented design ensures all of the charcoals filling the chimney are roaring hot\nwithin minutes of lighting a few pieces of crumpled paper under the base.\nEvenly lit charcoals equal even cooking temperatures on the grill.\n\nThe other benefit to using a charcoal chimney is they typically hold the\nperfect amount of charcoal for a standard sized grill.\n\n## How to Grill Brats\n\nOnce your charcoals are fired up and ready to cook, pour them onto one side of\nthe grill. Yes, that is correct. You do not want to spread the charcoal evenly\nacross the floor of the grill, instead, you should lay the charcoal evenly\nacross one-half of the grill and have the other side charcoal free. This is\ncalled zone cooking. You can achieve the same result on a propane grill by\nonly lighting the burners on one side.\n\nThis is the most important aspect of grilling perfect brats. Having zone\nheating gives you a high heat area and a low heat area. If your brats are\ncooking too fast or hot, you simply move them away from the coals. If you lay\nthe charcoal evenly across the entire floor of the grill they have no reprieve\nfrom the heat and they will likely burn.\n\nThe other danger of using too high of heat is the casing will burst, releasing\nall of the delicious juice inside the brat. A perfectly grilled brat will\nactually pulse as the juice inside the casing boils, without the casing\nbreaking. If your casing bursts, that is a sign you need less heat. (If you\nlook closely at my pictures my brat casings are nicely wrinkled without being\ncracked or torn)\n\nWith your zone heating set up, oil the grates (prevents sticking) and then\nplace the brats directly over the coals. Once the brats are on the grill it is\nimportant to hang around and monitor their cooking. The first few minutes of\ngrilling will let you know how quickly the brats will cook and how frequently\nthey need to be rotated.\n\nOnce the brats are taking on color, you will want to give them a quarter turn.\nKeep turning until each side of the brat has a rich reddish-brown color. If\nthe exterior gets done before the brats finish cooking simply move them to the\nopposite side of the grill away from the coals so they can finish cooking\nwithout burning.\n\nHow long to cook brats will depend on how hot your coals are, and how many you\nare using. However, typically grilling brats for 15-20 minutes is ideal. You\nwill know the brats are done when an [easyazon_link identifier=\"B00GRFHXVQ\"\nlocale=\"US\" tag=\"foxvalfoo-20\"]instant-read thermometer[/easyazon_link] shows\n160 degrees.\n\n## Should You Boil Brats Before Grilling?\n\nBoiling brats before grilling is a crutch used by people afraid to serve\nundercooked brats. This allows them to precook the brats and then simply brown\nthem on the grill. Others boil the brats in beer to add flavor. However, the\nproblem with this is the intense temperature of the boiling opens the ends of\nthe casings and renders out a lot of delicious juice from the brats, resulting\nin a drier, less flavorful, bratwurst.\n\nThere is a solution, however. Rather than boiling the brats, use a Beer Brat\nBath instead, otherwise known as a Beer Hot Tub. This serves two functions.\nMost importantly, it keeps the brats warm after grilling so people can come\ngrab one whenever they are hungry, and secondly, it infuses the brat with the\nflavor of beer, like boiling does, except it is done and a more manageable\ntemperature. If your brat bath is kept around 160 degrees the brats will be\npiping hot, without drying out and over-cooking.\n\n## How to Serve Brats\n\nBrats should be served on a bun slightly larger, and more hearty, than a\ntraditional hot dog bun. Some purists will claim a brat should simply be\ntopped with mustard, but even in Wisconsin, very few people adhere to that. In\nmy opinion, no brat tastes better than when dressed with my personal Brat\nSauce recipe. Top that with some beer soaked onions, and homemade sauerkraut\nand you have yourself the perfect brat!\n\nPrint Recipe\n\n5 from 1 vote\n\n## How to Grill Brats to Perfection\n\nThere are few ways to make a summer afternoon more enjoyable than a cookout\nhosted by someone who knows how to grill brats to perfection. These tips will\nhelp you host your next cookout like a pro!\n\nPrep Time5 mins\n\nCook Time20 mins\n\nTotal Time25 mins\n\nCourse: Entree\n\nCuisine: American\n\nKeyword: brats, bratwurst, grill, grilled, grilling, wisconsin\n\nServings: 5\n\nCalories: 416\n\nAuthor: Fox Valley Foodie\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 5 brats\n * 1 tbsp vegetable oil\n * 5 buns\n * onions for serving\n * sauerkraut for serving\n * condiments as desired\n\n### Instructions\n\n * Light charcoal and spread it evenly across one-half of the grill. If using propane, light burners only on one side of the grill.\n\n * Oil grates with paper towel soaked in vegetable oil to prevent sticking.\n\n * Place brats on grates directly over charcoal and grill on each side until browned. If the casing bursts or burns move brats further from the coals to reduce cooking temperature.\n\n * Cook brats for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Cooked brats are firm to the touch.\n\n * Keep brats warm in a Brat Bath until ready to serve.\n\n * Serve on buns with onions, sauerkraut, and brat sauce.\n\n### Notes\n\nYou will want to keep your brats warm in this Beer Brat Bath.\n\nMake sure you make a batch of my Brat Sauce to serve as the perfect condiment\nfor your brats!\n\nLoved this recipe?Be sure to rate it and share you thoughts below!\n\nCalories listed are a vague estimate and accuracy should not be assumed.\n\nIf you enjoyed reading How to Grill Brats to Perfection then you should\nprobably like me on Facebook and follow me on Pinterest too. That’s what I\nwould do at least, because if you don’t get to know me but you still use my\nrecipe it is kind of like taking candy from a stranger, and your mom taught\nyou not to do that. Don’t disobey your mom, subscribe to Fox Valley Foodie\ntoday.\n\nPrevious Post: « Beer Brat Bath (Brat Hot Tub)\n\nNext Post: Garlic Ranch Potatoes »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Karly\n\nMay 22, 2017 at 5:24 pm\n\nThank GOODNESS brat season is finally here! Really appreciate the tips and\ntricks- I'll be sure to print this one out for my hubby this weekend! 😉\n\nReply\n\n John Baker\n\nMay 10, 2019 at 4:45 pm\n\nI live in Fla, \"Brat Season\" never left, Heck, even in NM and Bremerton, WA, I\nwould grill, smoke and BBQ. Yes, you get weird looks, but no one turns down\nthe food. 😎😋\n\nReply\n\n 2. Patty\n\nJuly 17, 2017 at 9:40 am\n\nMy brats turned out better than ever. Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Karen\n\nOctober 06, 2018 at 5:06 pm\n\nMy husband is from Wisconsin. Tomorrow is his birthday. I'm going to try\ncooking brats for the first time. I'm using your recipes and method. Will let\nyou know how it goes. I'm counting on you for his birthday surprise!\n\nReply\n\n 4. Bruce\n\nMay 26, 2019 at 2:21 pm\n\nThey came out perfect. Good looking out.\n\nReply\n\n 5. David Piepenburg\n\nJune 23, 2019 at 6:18 pm\n\ntry a piece of habanero cheese and some hot giardiniera. yum!\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\nHi, I'm the Fox Valley Foodie! I have been told more than once that I am a\nfood snob, and it is a moniker I happily embrace (though epicurean snob would\nbe more encompassing, but I think that is a word mainly food snobs use). 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It should take about 20 minutes to hit your desired internal temperature of 160°F. That should take about 20 minutes depending on the thickness of the brats. Remember to turn them often so each side gets caramelized.", "Trying to rush the process by using high heat is a cardinal sin in the bratwurst world. Too much heat is going to char the outside and cause the casing to split open, which will allow the juices to spill out.", "Now that you’ve got the temperature down, here are some extra tips to help you become the best brat griller around:", "Don’t buy brats in a package – Support your local butcher and get freshly-made brats. You’ll taste the difference. Give specialty brats made with different seasonings and flavors a try.", "Don’t poke holes – Some recipes may call to poke holes in your brats to soak up a sauce or beer. Holes allow the brat’s juices to leak out as it cooks.", "Don’t boil them – Boiling is an effective method for making brat-flavored water, but that’s about it. It won’t infuse any flavor into the sausage. Stick to grilling.", "Now that you know the right time and temperature to grill brats, it’s time to try for yourself. Call your family and friends over for a cookout to remember.", "It’s the age old question that comes up every time you grill a steak: How do you know when steak is done? If", "We all have those days. You know, the ones where you’re stuck behind a desk and can’t help but day dream" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Grill Brats to the Perfect Temperature \| Char-Broil®\n\n0\n\nSkip to content\n\nFood & Grill Prep, Grilling 101, Grilling Techniques, Tips & Tricksbrats /\nbratwurst / cooking temperature / grill / grilled brats / how-to / prep / Tips\n\n# How to Grill Brats to the Perfect Temperature\n\nThe gang’s coming over to watch the big game, and you’re grilling bratwurst\nloaded with rich spices and juicy flavor. But what temperature do they need to\nbe? Brats should be cooked to at least 160-165°F. With this guide, you’ll be\nthe brat-roasting pro amongst your friends, family and neighbors in no time.\n\n## The Right Temperature for the Perfect Brats\n\nYour brats should be grilled slowly over medium-low heat (between 300 and\n350°F) for the best results. It should take about 20 minutes to hit your\ndesired internal temperature of 160°F. That should take about 20 minutes\ndepending on the thickness of the brats. Remember to turn them often so each\nside gets caramelized.\n\nTrying to rush the process by using high heat is a cardinal sin in the\nbratwurst world. Too much heat is going to char the outside and cause the\ncasing to split open, which will allow the juices to spill out.\n\n## Grill Your Brats Like a Pro\n\nNow that you’ve got the temperature down, here are some extra tips to help you\nbecome the best brat griller around:\n\n * Don’t buy brats in a package – Support your local butcher and get freshly-made brats. You’ll taste the difference. Give specialty brats made with different seasonings and flavors a try.\n * Don’t poke holes – Some recipes may call to poke holes in your brats to soak up a sauce or beer. Holes allow the brat’s juices to leak out as it cooks.\n * Don’t boil them – Boiling is an effective method for making brat-flavored water, but that’s about it. It won’t infuse any flavor into the sausage. Stick to grilling.\n\nNow that you know the right time and temperature to grill brats, it’s time to\ntry for yourself. 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Every year, I throw a month-long\n#NationalBurgerMonth Competition,\n\nRead More »\n\n### Garlic and Rosemary-Butter Grilled Brie\n\nMarch 27, 2017June 8, 2017\n\nThe long-renowned “Queen of French Cheeses,” Brie, is creamy in texture, soft\nto the touch, mild in flavor and\n\nRead More »\n\nProudly powered by WordPress\n\nConnect With Us\n\nOur Company\n\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * Careers\n * SaberTM Grills\n * Dancook® Grills\n * Oklahoma Joe's® Smokers\n\nOur Products\n\n * Gas Grills\n * Charcoal Grills\n * Electric Grills\n * Smokers and Roasters\n * Portable Grills\n * Submit an Idea\n * Char-Broil Gear\n\nCustomer Support\n\n * Recalls\n * Product Registration\n * FAQs\n * Order Tracking\n * Contact Support\n * Case Lookup\n * Return Policy\n * Shipping Policy\n * Promotion Policy\n * CA Transparency in Supply Chains Act\n\n© Char-Broil LLC. 2015 \| Terms of Use \| Privacy Policy\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/cooking-questions/how-to-oil-grill", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201029105657/https://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/cooking-questions/how-to-oil-grill", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Oil a Grill", "passages": [ "The simplest answer is yes, most of the time, you need to coat the grill rack with oil to prevent food from sticking. When your grill rack is \"well- seasoned\" that may not be necessary for foods with some fat, but will likely still be the case when grilling produce and lean meats and fish.", "There are several methods for coating the grill rack, but I recommend you do all of them before lighting the grill. (It is a safety precaution. Oil can easily catch fire over a grill, and that fire can quickly travel to the griller's hand).", "Coat the cold grill rack with cooking spray. Never use the spray on a heated grill: the can is flammable.", "Brush the grill rack with oil. Use oil with a high smoke point, such as safflower, canola, corn, soy, sunflower, and peanut oils.", "See our Grilling Guide for more tips and techniques on grilling and Grilling Hotline for grilling secrets from the experts.", "MyRecipes.com is part of the Allrecipes Food Group. © Copyright 2020 Meredith Corporation. MyRecipes is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. 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Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Oil a Grill \| MyRecipes\n\nSkip to content\n\n## Explore MyRecipes\n\nMyRecipes MyRecipes\n\n## Profile Menu\n\nYour Profile\n\n### Account\n\n * Register\n * Recipe Box this link opens in a new tab\n * Newsletters\n * Email Preferences\n * Subscribe this link opens in a new tab\n * Logout\n\nLogin\n\nSweepstakes\n\n### Follow us\n\n# Do I need to oil the grill?\n\nBy Marge Perry\n\nUpdated July 28, 2011\n\nAdvertisement\n\nSave Pin FB\n\nTweet Email Send Text Message Print\n\nCredit: Beau Gustafson / Styling: Mindy Shapiro Levine\n\nThe simplest answer is yes, most of the time, you need to coat the grill rack\nwith oil to prevent food from sticking. When your grill rack is \"well-\nseasoned\" that may not be necessary for foods with some fat, but will likely\nstill be the case when grilling produce and lean meats and fish.\n\nThere are several methods for coating the grill rack, but I recommend you do\nall of them before lighting the grill. (It is a safety precaution. Oil can\neasily catch fire over a grill, and that fire can quickly travel to the\ngriller's hand).\n\nTo oil the grill:\n\n* Coat the cold grill rack with cooking spray. Never use the spray on a heated grill: the can is flammable.\n\n* Brush the grill rack with oil. Use oil with a high smoke point, such as safflower, canola, corn, soy, sunflower, and peanut oils.\n\n* Wipe the rack with an oiled towel. 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Printed from https://www.myrecipes.com\n\n## View image\n\nDo I need to oil the grill?\n\nthis link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility\nguidelines.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-your-grill-barbecue-oiling-thegrate-charcoal.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201202065821/https://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-your-grill-barbecue-oiling-thegrate-charcoal.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Keep Your Grill Clean", "passages": [ "Like any good relationship, you need to put some work into the one you have with your grill—luckily the time spent keeping a happy grill is minimal and the payback for the effort is enormous. It doesn't matter if you're dealing with a top-of-line model or a cheap knock-off, with proper maintenance, any grill is bound to keep you cooking for a good-long time.", "After getting a fire going, the first order of business is cleaning the grill grate. The grill grate will see the most action and because of this—and the fact that food will come into direct contact with it—most of your cleaning attention should be focused here.", "Cooking with high heat gives you a great advantage in easily achieving a clean grill grate. Each time the grill's fired up, let the grate heat up over the new, intense heat for about five minutes. This will burn away some food stuffs that may be remaining, then a grill brush and a little elbow grease will easily take care of the rest.", "If you haven't already, invest in a good grill brush with a long handle and firm bristles or scouring pad. (It'll make this portion of grill care a cinch.)", "Oiling your grill grate helps prevent food from sticking when cooking. To to this, dip a wadded paper towel in a little oil and, using tongs, wipe the oil evenly over the grate. Be careful not to use too much oil, because that's a sure fire way to start a good flare-up—a little goes a long way here.", "Personally, I only oil the grate when I know it's necessary. If I'm cooking something that's been oiled itself, I'll usually skip this step, because it's somewhat redundant. If you're unsure, it's always best to oil 'er up.", "So you're done cooking and the grill grate is covered with the blackened remains of the day's feast. While it's still warm, you clean that nastiness off, right? Wrong.", "If you're a Mr. Clean, this may pain you to no end, but keeping the grate dirty here is a good thing. Go ahead and pick off any large pieces of food that may still be there, but the blackness encasing the grate will actually help protect it between cooking. Even though I know you have your grill covered, this adds another level of protection, arming you against dreaded rust.", "The end-of-the-day, just-ate-a-ton-of-meat laziness is kicking in, and with it, the total desire to ignore a problem at hand: the remains of spent fuel.", "I implore you, overcome your meat coma and clean out that ash. See, a pile of ash left in the grill can collect moisture, and ash plus moisture can equal a cement-like substance that can become your biggest challenge to cleaning your grill—if you can manage to clean it out at all.", "To make quick work of this, I keep a big bucket by the grill where I can dump ash at days end. Not only am I more likely to complete this annoying chore if it's that much easier, but I can also safely move still warm coals out of the grill to finish extinguishing. I store that bucket somewhere where it won't get wet, then trash the collection of ash when it's full and I'm positive there's no coals still burning.", "Ash disposal becomes even easier if you opt for lump charcoal, since it creates relatively little ash when compared to briquettes.", "Cleaning the grill grate and the ash out is very important, the rest of the grill—not so much. About once a month I'll take a rag and some cleaner to the outside of the grill to keep it looking nice and shiny, but inside is another story.", "I actually preach keeping the inside of your grill \"dirty.\" Like a good cast iron pan, grilling over and over seasons the inside of your grill. This seasoning is important as it aids with temperature control—a grill that's been used a lot with a good layer of seasoning will be easier to hold at a specific temperature over a new one. Anyone who has ever tried to use a regular grill as smoker to make some barbecue will know the importance of this.", "When it comes to the inside, I'll give it a wipe-down with a dry paper towel to remove any fallen food or excess ash, but I never go scrubbing it like I might the outside of the grill. So the inside of your grill might be a black, sticky mess, but it's a mess you can be proud to own.", "Grill cover, grill cover, grill cover. It may be obvious, but covering your grill is a must if you're keeping it outdoors. When I first moved into an apartment with a proper grilling space, I immediately ran to the closest Target and picked up one of those knee-high 12-inch square grills and passed on a cover. Fast forward two months: the thing was a rusty mess and beyond use. Sadly, I let that grill die an early death by keeping it exposed to the elements.", "Back at the store, I opted for a 22-inch Weber kettle knock-off, this time purchasing a cover at the same time. I'm proud to say that cheap-o grill is still going strong after six years; now enjoying a good life of churning out great food at my cousin's place, thanks in large part to keeping it covered when it was not in use.", "Looking back through these tips, it all seems so minimal. The daily maintenance endured is so minor compared to all the greatness that comes from the fruits of this labor. So take that little bit of time to keep your grill happy, then throw some food over the flames, sit back and reap the rewards for years to come.", "All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.", "Josh has slow smoked and eaten so much pork, he's legally recognized as being part swine. He brings that love for barbecue, grilling, and cooking to Serious Eats as a regular recipe contributor.", "Post whatever you want, just keep it seriously about eats, seriously. We reserve the right to delete off-topic or inflammatory comments. Learn more on our Terms of Use page.", "The same crisp skin and juicy meat as our classic recipe, but with a flavor- packed herb butter to coat it." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Keep Your Grill Clean \| Serious Eats\n\n * Grilling\n\nMore Breadcrumbs\n\n * Recipes\n * Method\n * Grilling\n\n# How to Keep Your Grill Clean\n\nJoshua Bousel\n\n15 Printer-Friendly Version\n\nPublished: April 26, 2010 Last Updated: August 10, 2018\n\nSerious Eats\n\n### VIDEOS\n\nWatch More Videos Replay\n\n[Photographs: Joshua Bousel. Video: Vicky Wasik.]\n\nTo love grilling is to love your grill.\n\nLike any good relationship, you need to put some work into the one you have\nwith your grill—luckily the time spent keeping a happy grill is minimal and\nthe payback for the effort is enormous. It doesn't matter if you're dealing\nwith a top-of-line model or a cheap knock-off, with proper maintenance, any\ngrill is bound to keep you cooking for a good-long time.\n\n#### Cleaning the Grill Grate\n\nAfter getting a fire going, the first order of business is cleaning the grill\ngrate. The grill grate will see the most action and because of this—and the\nfact that food will come into direct contact with it—most of your cleaning\nattention should be focused here.\n\nCooking with high heat gives you a great advantage in easily achieving a clean\ngrill grate. Each time the grill's fired up, let the grate heat up over the\nnew, intense heat for about five minutes. This will burn away some food stuffs\nthat may be remaining, then a grill brush and a little elbow grease will\neasily take care of the rest.\n\nIf you haven't already, invest in a good grill brush with a long handle and\nfirm bristles or scouring pad. (It'll make this portion of grill care a\ncinch.)\n\n#### Oiling the Grate\n\nAfter cleaning the grate, the question is: \"To oil, or not to oil.\"\n\n## What's New On Serious Eats\n\nOiling your grill grate helps prevent food from sticking when cooking. To to\nthis, dip a wadded paper towel in a little oil and, using tongs, wipe the oil\nevenly over the grate. Be careful not to use too much oil, because that's a\nsure fire way to start a good flare-up—a little goes a long way here.\n\nPersonally, I only oil the grate when I know it's necessary. If I'm cooking\nsomething that's been oiled itself, I'll usually skip this step, because it's\nsomewhat redundant. If you're unsure, it's always best to oil 'er up.\n\n#### Don't Clean the Grill Grate\n\nSo you're done cooking and the grill grate is covered with the blackened\nremains of the day's feast. While it's still warm, you clean that nastiness\noff, right? Wrong.\n\nIf you're a Mr. Clean, this may pain you to no end, but keeping the grate\ndirty here is a good thing. Go ahead and pick off any large pieces of food\nthat may still be there, but the blackness encasing the grate will actually\nhelp protect it between cooking. Even though I know you have your grill\ncovered, this adds another level of protection, arming you against dreaded\nrust.\n\n#### What To Do with Charcoal\n\nPart 1: How to Clean Your Grill » All SE grilling recipes »\n\nThe end-of-the-day, just-ate-a-ton-of-meat laziness is kicking in, and with\nit, the total desire to ignore a problem at hand: the remains of spent fuel.\n\nI implore you, overcome your meat coma and clean out that ash. See, a pile of\nash left in the grill can collect moisture, and ash plus moisture can equal a\ncement-like substance that can become your biggest challenge to cleaning your\ngrill—if you can manage to clean it out at all.\n\nTo make quick work of this, I keep a big bucket by the grill where I can dump\nash at days end. Not only am I more likely to complete this annoying chore if\nit's that much easier, but I can also safely move still warm coals out of the\ngrill to finish extinguishing. I store that bucket somewhere where it won't\nget wet, then trash the collection of ash when it's full and I'm positive\nthere's no coals still burning.\n\nAsh disposal becomes even easier if you opt for lump charcoal, since it\ncreates relatively little ash when compared to briquettes.\n\n#### Cleaning your Grill\n\nCleaning the grill grate and the ash out is very important, the rest of the\ngrill—not so much. About once a month I'll take a rag and some cleaner to the\noutside of the grill to keep it looking nice and shiny, but inside is another\nstory.\n\nI actually preach keeping the inside of your grill \"dirty.\" Like a good cast\niron pan, grilling over and over seasons the inside of your grill. This\nseasoning is important as it aids with temperature control—a grill that's been\nused a lot with a good layer of seasoning will be easier to hold at a specific\ntemperature over a new one. Anyone who has ever tried to use a regular grill\nas smoker to make some barbecue will know the importance of this.\n\nWhen it comes to the inside, I'll give it a wipe-down with a dry paper towel\nto remove any fallen food or excess ash, but I never go scrubbing it like I\nmight the outside of the grill. So the inside of your grill might be a black,\nsticky mess, but it's a mess you can be proud to own.\n\n#### How to Store Your Grill\n\nGrill cover, grill cover, grill cover. It may be obvious, but covering your\ngrill is a must if you're keeping it outdoors. When I first moved into an\napartment with a proper grilling space, I immediately ran to the closest\nTarget and picked up one of those knee-high 12-inch square grills and passed\non a cover. Fast forward two months: the thing was a rusty mess and beyond\nuse. Sadly, I let that grill die an early death by keeping it exposed to the\nelements.\n\nBack at the store, I opted for a 22-inch Weber kettle knock-off, this time\npurchasing a cover at the same time. I'm proud to say that cheap-o grill is\nstill going strong after six years; now enjoying a good life of churning out\ngreat food at my cousin's place, thanks in large part to keeping it covered\nwhen it was not in use.\n\nLooking back through these tips, it all seems so minimal. The daily\nmaintenance endured is so minor compared to all the greatness that comes from\nthe fruits of this labor. 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Celery salt, caraway seed and dry ground mustard are our spices of choice for this recipe, but if you have other favorites – go ahead and add them into the cooking liquid!", "Finally – choose the right beer for your Bratwurst and Sauerkraut cooking liquid. We suggest a mild, pale beer because it won’t leave an aftertaste once you drain the sauerkraut just before serving. (We used Blue Moon Belgian White but any pale beer or ale with a sweet and smooth flavor will work just fine.)", "Bratwurst and Sauerkraut is a delicious and versatile recipe, and it can be served on a roll as a sandwich with lots of spicy yellow mustard. Or, it can also be served with boiled white potatoes as an easy family-style dinner – your choice!", "Note: If using a light tasting beer like the Blue Moon we used in this recipe, the sugar listed below in the ingredients list may not be necessary. However if you are using a dark or more bitter beer, sugar should be used to avoid a bitter aftertaste.", "If you plan to serve this dish as an entrée with boiled potatoes instead of as a sandwich, begin preparing the potatoes now.", "In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat and add bratwurst. Brown each side for two minutes turning a quarter turn each time so all four sides get browned. If they are curled, I found that stacking them against each other while cooking will keep them from flipping on their side. Once browned, remove to a platter and set aside.", "In the same pan, raise the heat to medium high and add onions. Cook for four minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.", "Add drained sauerkraut, optional sugar, beer and browned bratwurst. Nestle the bratwurst into the mixture so they are totally covered. Bring to a boil, cover and lower to a simmer. Cook five minutes then remove cover and turn bratwurst. Raise heat to a medium simmer and with cover off cook 5-7 more minutes to cook off some of the liquid and to finish cooking the bratwurst. It is OK to still have some liquid in pan.", "Martha is part of the husband-wife team that creates A Family Feast. She loves to cook and entertain for family and friends, and she believes that serving a great meal is one of the best ways to show someone that you care. Martha is a self-taught home cook, who loves to read cookbooks and try new recipes. After a decades-long career in business and online marketing, she now runs A Family Feast full-time. Her specialties are baking, desserts, vegetables and pasta dishes.", "This was excellent, and so simple. I got good results using even cheap lager. Used homemade sauerkraut and served it with maultaschen, pickles, weissbier and Dusseldorf mustard for a full spectrum squarehead blowout.", "I loved this posts! I read your blog fairly often and you’re always coming out with some great stuff! I shared this on my Facebook and my followers loved it! Keep up the good work!:)", "Love bratwurst!! I have a question regarding the sauerkraut. I prefer to buy it in a glass jar and am wondering if it should be ringed before heating up. Thanks in advance for any suggestions you may offer.", "A Family Feast ® is a registered trademark of A Family Feast, Inc. All content, including recipes, text, visual elements, and photographs are copyright © A Family Feast, Inc. 2012-2020, unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved." ] }, "parsed_md": "Bratwurst and Sauerkraut - A Family Feast®\n\nBecome a Better Cook in 4 Days!\n\nSkip to content\n\n * Bloglovin\n * Facebook\n * Instagram\n * Pinterest\n * Twitter\n * Youtube\n\nA Family Feast®\n\nA Family Feast®\n\nHome » Entrée » Bratwurst and Sauerkraut\n\n# Bratwurst and Sauerkraut\n\n* Comment\n* Jump To Recipe\n\nAnytime you decide to prepare a classic dish like today’s Bratwurst and\nSauerkraut – there are a few easy tricks that will make this simple meal\nabsolutely delicious!\n\nFirst – look for quality fresh ingredients such as a reputable brand name\nbratwurst sausage at your local supermarket. And if you are lucky enough to\nget local, freshly-made bratwurst from your neighborhood butcher or specialty\nstore – even better!\n\nMy husband Jack and I are also partial to making this Bratwurst and Sauerkraut\nwith fresh sauerkraut, which we typically find sold in the deli section at the\nsupermarket. (Canned will also work but fresh is best!)\n\nSecond – use fresh and fragrant spices and seasonings. Celery salt, caraway\nseed and dry ground mustard are our spices of choice for this recipe, but if\nyou have other favorites – go ahead and add them into the cooking liquid!\n\nFinally – choose the right beer for your Bratwurst and Sauerkraut cooking\nliquid. We suggest a mild, pale beer because it won’t leave an aftertaste once\nyou drain the sauerkraut just before serving. (We used Blue Moon Belgian White\nbut any pale beer or ale with a sweet and smooth flavor will work just fine.)\n\nBratwurst and Sauerkraut is a delicious and versatile recipe, and it can be\nserved on a roll as a sandwich with lots of spicy yellow mustard. Or, it can\nalso be served with boiled white potatoes as an easy family-style dinner –\nyour choice!\n\nPrint\n\n## Bratwurst and Sauerkraut\n\n★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews\n\n * Prep Time: 15 mins\n * Cook Time: 30 mins\n * Total Time: 45 minutes\n * Yield: 4-6 servings\n\nPrint\n\nPin\n\n### Description\n\nNote: If using a light tasting beer like the Blue Moon we used in this recipe,\nthe sugar listed below in the ingredients list may not be necessary. However\nif you are using a dark or more bitter beer, sugar should be used to avoid a\nbitter aftertaste.\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil\n * 10 uncooked bratwurst sausages\n * 1 pound onions, large dice\n * 2 tablespoons garlic, minced\n * 1 teaspoon celery salt\n * 1 teaspoon caraway seeds\n * 1 teaspoon dry ground mustard\n * 1 pound fresh green cabbage shredded thin (We used a mandolin)\n * 2 pounds fresh drained sauerkraut (or canned if fresh is not available)\n * 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, see note above)\n * 1 12-ounce bottle of ale such as Blue Moon (see note above)\n * Long sub rolls or boiled potatoes, for serving\n * Mustard, for serving\n\n### Instructions\n\n 1. If you plan to serve this dish as an entrée with boiled potatoes instead of as a sandwich, begin preparing the potatoes now.\n 2. In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat and add bratwurst. Brown each side for two minutes turning a quarter turn each time so all four sides get browned. If they are curled, I found that stacking them against each other while cooking will keep them from flipping on their side. Once browned, remove to a platter and set aside.\n 3. In the same pan, raise the heat to medium high and add onions. Cook for four minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.\n 4. Add garlic, celery salt, caraway seeds and dry mustard. Stir and cook one minute.\n 5. Add cabbage and cook for five minutes.\n 6. Add drained sauerkraut, optional sugar, beer and browned bratwurst. Nestle the bratwurst into the mixture so they are totally covered. Bring to a boil, cover and lower to a simmer. Cook five minutes then remove cover and turn bratwurst. Raise heat to a medium simmer and with cover off cook 5-7 more minutes to cook off some of the liquid and to finish cooking the bratwurst. It is OK to still have some liquid in pan.\n 7. Serve on rolls with spicy, yellow mustard or serve with boiled potatoes as a complete meal.\n\n### Did you make this recipe?\n\nTag @afamilyfeast on Instagram and hashtag it #afamilyfeast\n\nYou may also like:\n\nKielbasa Reuben\n\nKapusta (Polish Cabbage Soup)\n\nDeconstructed Stuffed Cabbage\n\n* Share\n* Pin\n* Tweet\n* Email\n\ndiscuss:\n\nComment\n\nfiled under:\n\nEntrée · Easy Dinners · Game Day\n\ningredients used:\n\nCabbage · Sausage\n\nposted on:\n\nApril 4, 2016\n\n### You Might Also Like...\n\nDiscover More Recipes\n\nBarbecue Chicken Wings\n\nRoasted Salmon with Tomato-Olive Relish\n\nPlum Habanero Salsa\n\nEasy Glazed Salmon\n\n### Meet The Author: Martha\n\nMartha is part of the husband-wife team that creates A Family Feast. She loves\nto cook and entertain for family and friends, and she believes that serving a\ngreat meal is one of the best ways to show someone that you care. Martha is a\nself-taught home cook, who loves to read cookbooks and try new recipes. After\na decades-long career in business and online marketing, she now runs A Family\nFeast full-time. Her specialties are baking, desserts, vegetables and pasta\ndishes.\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is\nprocessed.\n\n### Comments\n\nAll CommentsReviews\n\n* Mengistu wrote:\n\nThis was excellent, and so simple. I got good results using even cheap lager.\nUsed homemade sauerkraut and served it with maultaschen, pickles, weissbier\nand Dusseldorf mustard for a full spectrum squarehead blowout.\n\n★★★★★\n\nPosted August 27, 2020 in Reviews \| Reply\n\n * Martha wrote:\n\nThank you! Glad the recipe was a hit!\n\nPosted August 27, 2020 \| Reply\n\n* Terry Fields wrote:\n\nMaking these tonight!! Yum!!\n\n★★★★★\n\nPosted September 25, 2019 in Reviews \| Reply\n\n * Martha wrote:\n\nHope you love them Terry!\n\nPosted September 25, 2019 \| Reply\n\n* MatElsk wrote:\n\nI loved this posts! I read your blog fairly often and you’re always coming out\nwith some great stuff! I shared this on my Facebook and my followers loved it!\nKeep up the good work!:)\n\n★★★★★\n\nPosted October 26, 2018 \| Reply\n\n * Martha wrote:\n\nThank you!\n\nPosted October 28, 2018 \| Reply\n\n* Nancy Dixon wrote:\n\nLove bratwurst!! I have a question regarding the sauerkraut. I prefer to buy\nit in a glass jar and am wondering if it should be ringed before heating up.\nThanks in advance for any suggestions you may offer.\n\nNancy 🇨🇦\n\nPosted July 19, 2018 \| Reply\n\n * Jack wrote:\n\nThe liquid should be drained regardless of the packaging. 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Bratwurst is simple to cook and that holds true for side dishes as well.", "Easy and straightforward is the best way to go with bratwurst sides. Especially since the real point is to enjoy all that brat goodness.", "Before we get to the sides, though, we thought we’d serve up a few tips on preparing the perfect brat first.", "Don’t wreck a perfectly grilled brat by cutting corners when it comes to mustard and a hard roll to serve it with.", "The only acceptable condiment to add to a brat is mustard — and we’re not talking about French’s or Grey Poupon.", "Stone ground mustard is the only way to get for an authentic bratwurst experience, with tried and true brands like Inglehoffer and Plochman’s two of the favorite stone ground mustards among brat purists.", "Bratwurst should always be served on a hard roll, as you need that heft and crisp bite to go along with the snap when you sink your teeth into a perfectly cooked brat.", "1. Sauerkraut. Sauerkraut and bratwurst go together like, well, sauerkraut and bratwurst. This is a can’t miss bratwurst side and satisfies the traditionalists.", "2. German-style potato salad. This is basically a typical potato salad but minus the mayo. Hard to go wrong with potato salad and any grilled meat.", "3. Spaetzle. This is another traditional German side that can be made as either an egg noodle or dumpling style dish.", "4. Grilled corn on the cob. This one is a nod to American-style grilling, with corn on the cob the perfect accent to bratwurst and lots of other grilled foods.", "5. Cabbage. Sweet and sour red cabbage and red cabbage slaw are another popular nod to the Germanic roots of bratwurst." ] }, "parsed_md": "Top Ten Best Bratwurst Sides \| How to Cook Bratwurst\n\nSelect Page\n\n# Top Ten Best Bratwurst Sides\n\nPair your brats with the best bratwurst sides for the ultimate dining\nexperience!\n\nBrats not only taste great but you’ll have plenty of great choices as far as\nbratwurst sides to serve up alongside them. Bratwurst is simple to cook and\nthat holds true for side dishes as well.\n\nNo one is expecting you to whip up extravagant sides such as parsnip remoulade\nor glazed carrots with tarragon.\n\nEasy and straightforward is the best way to go with bratwurst sides.\nEspecially since the real point is to enjoy all that brat goodness.\n\nBefore we get to the sides, though, we thought we’d serve up a few tips on\npreparing the perfect brat first.\n\n### Serving Up the Perfect Brat\n\nDon’t wreck a perfectly grilled brat by cutting corners when it comes to\nmustard and a hard roll to serve it with.\n\nThe only acceptable condiment to add to a brat is mustard — and we’re not\ntalking about French’s or Grey Poupon.\n\nStone ground mustard is the only way to get for an authentic bratwurst\nexperience, with tried and true brands like Inglehoffer and Plochman’s two of\nthe favorite stone ground mustards among brat purists.\n\nNever serve a brat on a flimsy, soft hot dog bun. Just don’t do it.\n\nBratwurst should always be served on a hard roll, as you need that heft and\ncrisp bite to go along with the snap when you sink your teeth into a perfectly\ncooked brat.\n\nBelow you’ll find some of our favorite bratwurst side dishes to get you\nstarted. Enjoy!\n\n### Top Ten Best Bratwurst Sides\n\n1\\. Sauerkraut. Sauerkraut and bratwurst go together like, well, sauerkraut\nand bratwurst. This is a can’t miss bratwurst side and satisfies the\ntraditionalists.\n\n2\\. German-style potato salad. This is basically a typical potato salad but\nminus the mayo. Hard to go wrong with potato salad and any grilled meat.\n\n3\\. Spaetzle. This is another traditional German side that can be made as\neither an egg noodle or dumpling style dish.\n\n4\\. Grilled corn on the cob. This one is a nod to American-style grilling,\nwith corn on the cob the perfect accent to bratwurst and lots of other grilled\nfoods.\n\n5\\. Cabbage. Sweet and sour red cabbage and red cabbage slaw are another\npopular nod to the Germanic roots of bratwurst.\n\n6\\. Baked beans. Not a lot to add here. Baked beans are good.\n\n7\\. Not a salad. Seriously. Don’t ever serve salad anywhere near you brats. An\nabomination that must be avoided.\n\n8\\. Potato pancakes. Shredded pancakes (aka Reibekuchen) are potato fritters\nthat are much beloved in German cuisine.\n\n9\\. Pickled red eggs. Another German delicacy that combines eggs and beets and\npacks a bit of a bite.\n\n10\\. Cole slaw. Cole slaw is a tried and true side dish that works well with\nmany different meats.\n\n#### Gifts for Brat Lovers\n\nReal brat connoisseurs insist on authentic stone ground mustard such as\nInglehoffer!\n\nCook perfect brats, hot dogs, and cornbread over a fire with this cast-iron\ncooker from Rome Industries!\n\nThe STX-3000 Turboforce is the ultimate meat grinder for the brat lover\nlooking to make their own bratwurst.\n\n * How to Cook Bratwurst\n * Bratwurst Recipes\n * How to Grill Brats\n * Make Your Own Bratwurst\n * How to Cook Brats Like a Pro\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.tasteofhome.com:80/cooking-tips/ask-the-test-kitchen/great-grilled-brats", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170706204133/http://www.tasteofhome.com:80/cooking-tips/ask-the-test-kitchen/great-grilled-brats", "parsed_text": { "title": "Great Grilled Brats", "passages": [ "I have tried several different ways of cooking brats (a Wisconsin favorite!), but they always turn out too dry. What is the best method of grilling brats so that they stay moist and juicy on the inside? —K.P., Green Bay, Wisconsin", "Brats (bratwurst) are a spicy German sausage. If they're overcooked, the casings can split, allowing the juices to escape. Pricking the casing before or during cooking can also release the juices, causing the sausage to dry out. Uncooked fresh sausage may be cooked directly on the grill over medium heat for 18-25 minutes or until no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Watch carefully and turn frequently with tongs to avoid overcooking. Avoid pricking with a fork. Uncooked fresh bratwurst can also be parboiled and then grilled. To parboil, place sausages in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Finish the brats by grilling over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, turning frequently.", "What a tasty use for bacon drippings! The tangy mustard and brown sugar make this quick-and-easy German Bratwurst recipe from the Test Kitchen something special.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen", "This marinated bratwurst recipe comes from Jill Hazelton of Hamlet, Indiana. The flavor of the marinade really comes through in the grilled onions.", "When the executive decision was made to marinate veggies in a tasty bourbon sauce and serve with grilled bratwurst, this recipe made our VIP party list. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina", "I have a lot of bread flour that I use in my bread machine. Can I use this flour when a recipe...", "By creating an account you are agreeing to receive occasional email offers from our Family of Publications and you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy" ] }, "parsed_md": "Great Grilled Brats \| Taste of Home\n\n * * My Account\n * My Recipe Box\n * My Newsletters\n * My Shopping List\n * Customer Care\n * Log Out\n * \|\n * Log In\n * \|\n * Join\n * \|\n * Newsletters\n * \|\n * Submit a Recipe\n\n * SUBSCRIBE NOW\n * Digital Edition\n * Give a Gift\n * Cookbooks\n\n * Home\n * Cooking Tips\n * Ask The Test Kitchen\n * Great Grilled Brats\n\nShare:\n\n# Great Grilled Brats\n\nI have tried several different ways of cooking brats (a Wisconsin favorite!),\nbut they always turn out too dry. What is the best method of grilling brats so\nthat they stay moist and juicy on the inside? —K.P., Green Bay, Wisconsin\n\nBrats (bratwurst) are a spicy German sausage. If they're overcooked, the\ncasings can split, allowing the juices to escape. Pricking the casing before\nor during cooking can also release the juices, causing the sausage to dry out.\nUncooked fresh sausage may be cooked directly on the grill over medium heat\nfor 18-25 minutes or until no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°.\nWatch carefully and turn frequently with tongs to avoid overcooking. Avoid\npricking with a fork. Uncooked fresh bratwurst can also be parboiled and then\ngrilled. To parboil, place sausages in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring\nto a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until\nthe meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Finish the brats\nby grilling over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, turning frequently.\n\n### Featured Recipes\n\n#### Quick German Bratwurst\n\nWhat a tasty use for bacon drippings! The tangy mustard and brown sugar make\nthis quick-and-easy German Bratwurst recipe from the Test Kitchen something\nspecial.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen\n\n#### Brats in Beer\n\nThis marinated bratwurst recipe comes from Jill Hazelton of Hamlet, Indiana.\nThe flavor of the marinade really comes through in the grilled onions.\n\n#### Bourbon Brat Skewers\n\nWhen the executive decision was made to marinate veggies in a tasty bourbon\nsauce and serve with grilled bratwurst, this recipe made our VIP party list.\n—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina\n\n### Related Tips\n\n#### Flour Facts\n\nI have a lot of bread flour that I use in my bread machine. Can I use this\nflour when a recipe...\n\n#### Whole Wheat Bread\n\nI've noticed that most recipes for whole wheat bread call for water. 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There is not anywhere near as much flavor as a properly cooked bratwurst from the raw state.", "Raw bratwurst has the advantage of being jucier than using a cooked bratwurst. the juices heat up and the natural casing holds them in till that first bite. ummmmmmm", "If you feel confident about your BBQing abilites then you can go straight from package to bun on the grill. If you feel that you want some insurance that they will be fully cooked then try the two step process.", "Some folks just toss the brats on the grill. You just make sure the grill is clean and put some vegetable oil on a paper towel and wipe the grates so they don't stick.", "If you don't have a brush to clean your BBQ then use a wadded up piece of foil and your tongs and it will clean the grates.", "Most Bratwurst enthusiasts I know like to use charcoal instead of a propane gas grill. They also tend to prefer lump charcoal instead of briquettes. This is a pure charcoal that has no additives to it to make it burn better.", "I have had good luck with Kingsford, and they only use starch to bind their charcoal together, unlike some companies that add nitrates to it to burn better. I do like lump charcoal better if I can find it.", "I find that using a propane grill is fine however. The one complaint that I have on bratwurst is that it can be a bit bland. So I like to put them in a pan of beer to heat before I put them on the grill. This is a 11 x 9 deep foil pan that is available at most major grocery stores in the states. A metal baking pan would work fine also. I use any nice basic beer that is medium in color. I don't use a light beer. For extra flavor some folks add onions to this beer marinade.", "Turn the frequently so they won't burn. When the brats are firm to the feel then take them off the grill. If you are in doubt you can cut one open to see if it is done or after the juices set, which is about 5 minutes put a thermometer in one. I know this can cause some juice loss, but it will still be great and you'll feel confident that you won't be biting into a raw bratwurst.", "1. Cook it completely on a stove top. My suggestion is to cook them in beer. Choose a nicely flavored ale or a beer that has lots of flavor and not a \"lite\".", "2.Then it's as easy to cook the bratwurst as it is a hot dog....just make sure the fire is not too hot. Brown and serve to make a nice crunchy skin and juicy center. You will know they are done when your mouth starts to water.", "At the same time that you are BBQing the bratwurst make trays out of foil or buy something similar and put your kraut and grilled onions on the edge of your BBQ.", "This 2 step process insures that you won't end up with a raw middle, or dark burnt skin by the time it is completely done.", "What you don't want to do is cook them at too high of heat so the skin splits. This is the sign of a real amateur bratwurst cook.", "This has a lightweight polypropylene grip, and a single large, tough pad (with a spare included) that did an excellent job cleaning off a baked-on mixture of honey, molasses, barbecue sauce, and mustard.", "Stiglmeier Pork & Veal Bratwurst New at the Deli! Stiglmeier's Pork & Veal Bratwurst is very fine and lightly seasoned for a mild flavor. Click here for more details", "Sturdy construction, generous capacity, heat-resistant handle, and second handle for pouring control. With the most ventilation holes in its canister, coals ignited quickly.", "Plastic basting bottles with brush heads eliminate messy dripping between your bowl of barbecue sauce and the grill. Just fill the bottle, screw on the brush head, and squeeze to release sauce onto the brush. We tried out four bottles, basting grilled chicken. Brushes with soft silicone bristles gently distributed sauce, while stiffer bristles tore and even removed delicate chicken skin. We also preferred long-necked bottles, which kept our hands far from the heat.", "a barbecue mitt must meet two core requirements: enough heat resistance to keep hands from burning and enough pliability to keep cooks from inadvertently dropping grill grates or smashing food", "ability to simultaneously check the food and oven temperatures, and bargain price. On the grill, a heatproof silicone finger-grip under the dial allows you to take the thermometer out of the lid vents and check the temperature of the meat.", "This has a lightweight polypropylene grip, and a single large, tough pad (with a spare included) that did an excellent job cleaning off a baked-on mixture of honey, molasses, barbecue sauce, and mustard." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Grill Bratwurst\n\n# How to Grill Bratwurst on the BBQ \n \n--- \n \nKitchen Projects Bratwurst Recipes German Recipes Recipe Request German Online\nShop \n \nFirst off we are mostly talking about cooking raw bratwurst here\n\n\| Raw uncooked \n--- \n \nIf you are using cooked bratwurst you are pretty much just heating them up on\nthe grill to about 160 degrees internal temperature. There is not anywhere\nnear as much flavor as a properly cooked bratwurst from the raw state.\n\nRaw bratwurst has the advantage of being jucier than using a cooked bratwurst.\nthe juices heat up and the natural casing holds them in till that first bite.\nummmmmmm\n\nIf you feel confident about your BBQing abilites then you can go straight from\npackage to bun on the grill. If you feel that you want some insurance that\nthey will be fully cooked then try the two step process. \n \nSome folks just toss the brats on the grill. You just make sure the grill is\nclean and put some vegetable oil on a paper towel and wipe the grates so they\ndon't stick.\n\nHere is a nice tip;\n\nIf you don't have a brush to clean your BBQ then use a wadded up piece of foil\nand your tongs and it will clean the grates. \n \n--- \n \nCharcoal or Propane? \n \n--- \n \nMost Bratwurst enthusiasts I know like to use charcoal instead of a propane\ngas grill. They also tend to prefer lump charcoal instead of briquettes. This\nis a pure charcoal that has no additives to it to make it burn better.\n\nI have had good luck with Kingsford, and they only use starch to bind their\ncharcoal together, unlike some companies that add nitrates to it to burn\nbetter. I do like lump charcoal better if I can find it.\n\nI find that using a propane grill is fine however. The one complaint that I\nhave on bratwurst is that it can be a bit bland. So I like to put them in a\npan of beer to heat before I put them on the grill. This is a 11 x 9 deep foil\npan that is available at most major grocery stores in the states. A metal\nbaking pan would work fine also. I use any nice basic beer that is medium in\ncolor. I don't use a light beer. For extra flavor some folks add onions to\nthis beer marinade.\n\nTurn the frequently so they won't burn. When the brats are firm to the feel\nthen take them off the grill. If you are in doubt you can cut one open to see\nif it is done or after the juices set, which is about 5 minutes put a\nthermometer in one. I know this can cause some juice loss, but it will still\nbe great and you'll feel confident that you won't be biting into a raw\nbratwurst.\n\nWhen they are done you can hold them back in the beer bath.\n\nThe perfect first step before the BBQ(Grill)\n\n1\\. Cook it completely on a stove top. My suggestion is to cook them in beer.\nChoose a nicely flavored ale or a beer that has lots of flavor and not a\n\"lite\".\n\nYou can also follow these step by step instructions with pictures for\n\nCooking Bratwurst on the Stove top \n \n--- \n \n2.Then it's as easy to cook the bratwurst as it is a hot dog....just make sure\nthe fire is not too hot. Brown and serve to make a nice crunchy skin and juicy\ncenter. You will know they are done when your mouth starts to water.\n\nAt the same time that you are BBQing the bratwurst make trays out of foil or\nbuy something similar and put your kraut and grilled onions on the edge of\nyour BBQ.\n\nThis 2 step process insures that you won't end up with a raw middle, or dark\nburnt skin by the time it is completely done.\n\nWhat you don't want to do is cook them at too high of heat so the skin splits.\nThis is the sign of a real amateur bratwurst cook.\n\nGo here for more tips for a Grilling Bratwurst party,\n\nWant to receive our German Goodies Newsletter?\n\n## More Links\n\nBratwurst Recipes\n\nMustards and Condiments\n\nSide Dishes for Bratwurst\n\nBratwurst Sauerkraut Customize sauerkraut to your taste\n\nHistory of Bratwurst How did it get started? what does Bratwurst mean?\n\nMaking your own Bratwurst\n\nGrilling Bratwurst and some tips for a Bratwurst BBQ\n\n\|\n\nTool Wizard Grill & BBQ Brush Wizard Grill Scrubber.\n\nThis brush was tested and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by Cooks Illustrated Magazine.\n\nThis has a lightweight polypropylene grip, and a single large, tough pad (with\na spare included) that did an excellent job cleaning off a baked-on mixture of\nhoney, molasses, barbecue sauce, and mustard. \n \n--- \n \nStiglmeier Pork & Veal Bratwurst New at the Deli! Stiglmeier's Pork & Veal\nBratwurst is very fine and lightly seasoned for a mild flavor. Click here for\nmore details \n \n--- \n \nShop for Mustards\n\nShop for BBQ's\n\nWeber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter\n\nSturdy construction, generous capacity, heat-resistant handle, and second\nhandle for pouring control. With the most ventilation holes in its canister,\ncoals ignited quickly.\n\nRecommended by Cooking Illustrated \n \n--- \n \nPlastic basting bottles with brush heads eliminate messy dripping between your\nbowl of barbecue sauce and the grill. Just fill the bottle, screw on the brush\nhead, and squeeze to release sauce onto the brush. We tried out four bottles,\nbasting grilled chicken. Brushes with soft silicone bristles gently\ndistributed sauce, while stiffer bristles tore and even removed delicate\nchicken skin. We also preferred long-necked bottles, which kept our hands far\nfrom the heat.\n\nCharcoal Companion 13.75-Ounce Silicone Head Sauce Basting Bottle\n\nRecommended by Cooking Illustrated \n \nCharcoal Companion 17-Inch Flame Resistant Black BBQ or Oven Mitt\n\na barbecue mitt must meet two core requirements: enough heat resistance to\nkeep hands from burning and enough pliability to keep cooks from inadvertently\ndropping grill grates or smashing food\n\nRecommended by Cooking Illustrated \n \nPolder 12453 Stainless Steel Dual Oven Thermometer\n\nability to simultaneously check the food and oven temperatures, and bargain\nprice. On the grill, a heatproof silicone finger-grip under the dial allows\nyou to take the thermometer out of the lid vents and check the temperature of\nthe meat.\n\nRecommended by Cooking Illustrated \n \nTool Wizard Grill & BBQ Brush Wizard Grill Scrubber.\n\nThis brush was tested and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by Cooks Illustrated Magazine.\n\nThis has a lightweight polypropylene grip, and a single large, tough pad (with\na spare included) that did an excellent job cleaning off a baked-on mixture of\nhoney, molasses, barbecue sauce, and mustard. \n \nBack to top\n\nE-Mail The Webmaster stephen@kitchenproject.com © 1998-2010 The Kitchen\nProject\n\n" } ]
209,575	How To Get Sweat Stains out of Bras	To get sweat stains out of your bra, try using baking soda. First, mix it with water to make a paste. Then, rub it onto the stained areas of your bra. Leave it in the sun for a few hours to help the baking soda work. After the baking soda paste has dried, gently peel it off your bra. Machine wash your bra like normal to remove any leftover paste and to help it smell fresh. Alternatively, use regular dish detergent to get the stains out. However, this only works on white bras, as the detergent can discolor dyed bras. First, pour a small amount of detergent onto the stains and rub it in with your fingers or an old toothbrush. Once you’ve rubbed detergent in, wash your bra in cold water to remove the soap.	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The stains are notoriously difficult to get rid of with normal washing in the laundry machine.", "Using three shirts, we tested out a quick, easy and cheap trick to remove the yellow armpit stains, and look at the results!", "After applying the ingredients directly to the shirt, use an old toothbrush to work them in for a minute, and then let the shirt sit for at least an hour before putting it in the washing machine.", "This solution worked like magic on both white and colored shirts, but you can also try OxiClean if you have it around.", "To prevent the stains in the first place, Degree says it helps to wear loose clothing, make sure your antiperspirant deodorant is dry before you get dressed and don’t use too much product.", "© 2020 Clark Howard Inc. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Privacy Policy \| Ad Disclosure" ] }, "parsed_md": "Cheap and easy way to remove yellow sweat stains from your clothes - Clark\nHoward\n\nShow Menu\n\nClark.com\n\n# Cheap and easy way to remove yellow sweat stains from your clothes\n\nMichael Timmermann\n\n\| May 10th, 2018\n\n * Home\n * Life\n * Children & Pets\n * Donating & Volunteering\n * Senior Care\n * Wills & Funerals\n\nImage Credit: Clark.com\n\nIf you’ve ever thrown out a shirt because of yellow sweat stains in the\nunderarm area, there’s a simple solution that can make your clothes look like\nnew again!\n\nRELATED: 44 home cleaning hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner\n\n## Say goodbye to yellow underarm stains\n\nAccording to the folks at Degree, the stains occur when the aluminum in your\nantiperspirant or deodorant combines with the salt in your sweat. The stains\nare notoriously difficult to get rid of with normal washing in the laundry\nmachine.\n\nUsing three shirts, we tested out a quick, easy and cheap trick to remove the\nyellow armpit stains, and look at the results!\n\n### Here’s what you need:\n\n * 3% hydrogen peroxide\n * Dish soap\n * Baking soda\n * Toothbrush\n\nAfter applying the ingredients directly to the shirt, use an old toothbrush to\nwork them in for a minute, and then let the shirt sit for at least an hour\nbefore putting it in the washing machine.\n\nWe didn’t use any precise measurements, but we do recommend doing a pre-test\non a small area.\n\nThis solution worked like magic on both white and colored shirts, but you can\nalso try OxiClean if you have it around.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nTo prevent the stains in the first place, Degree says it helps to wear loose\nclothing, make sure your antiperspirant deodorant is dry before you get\ndressed and don’t use too much product.\n\nRELATED: Best laundry detergent for your money\n\nAdvertisement\n\n * Show Comments Hide Comments\n\n * Ace Hardware deals: The best bargains right now!\n\nAdvertisement\n\nGet answers to your money questions delivered to your inbox daily!\n\n### Popular\n\n * Scam Alert: Beware of Phone Calls From These Area Codes\n\n * 10 of the Best Websites for Free Online Games\n\n * Amazon Scam Warning: Beware of Deliveries You Didn't Order\n\n * 5 Ways to Save Money on Gas at Kroger\n\nAdvertisement\n\n### Follow Clark\n\n * RSS Feeds\n * Ask Team Clark\n\n### Connect With Clark\n\n### Clark Media\n\n * Podcasts\n * Appearances\n * Videos\n * Books\n\n### Advertisers & Sponsors\n\n * How to Advertise with Clark\n * Ad Disclosure\n\n### Sign-up for Clark’s Newsletters\n\n© 2020 Clark Howard Inc. 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Even worse than having someone see our perspiration darken our clothing under the arms – is if odor is present- called body odor or “B.O.”", "So if there's odor, we need to use antiperspirant or deodorant to help with the B.O and reduce wetness- now there's even more chemicals that interact with the sweat soaked fabric and can become embedded into the material over time.", "Just kidding- But the fact remains that sweat and antiperspirant stains can ruin clothing- and that does give me a headache.", "But don't worry-- after 25 years of marriage, 3 kids and countless sweaty underarms and dirty, smelly shirts- not to mention running a cleaning company- I know just how to clean all those nasty sweat stains up.", "Join me as we run off to the land of stain removal and clean up any stains caused by: sweat, light perspiration, deodorant or antiperspirant on your clothing!", "Human beings are built with a very efficient air-conditioning system: We can produce up to 6 pints of sweat every hour from over 2.6 million sweat glands that are located all over our bodies.", "The very act of evaporation removes heat from our bodies and allows it to be carried away (that's called thermal radiation). The process of evaporation/perspiration decreases our core temperature.", "Our \"problem\" sweat glands can vary- While women are mostly troubled with underarm perspiration, men often experience perspiration between their shoulder blades, the groin area, feet and hands.", "Both sweat and urine contain “urea” – which is ultimately broken down into the chemical ammonia. Urea is defined as the end product of protein decomposition and key component in human and animal urine.", "The difference between sweat and urine (besides the obvious) is that the amount of urea in perspiration is very dilute, 1/130th, compared to the concentration in urine.", "Sweat contains salts, minerals and trace elements that remain on our body and clothing after all the liquid is evaporated away.", "You probably know that sweat (and tears) contain salt, but there's more than just sodium contained in sweat. Sweat contains minerals and trace elements such as: chloride, potassium, urea, sugars, lactate, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and the list goes on....", "Sweat stains are caused by those same minerals and trace elements left behind. The minerals bind together after the liquid has evaporated away and become embedded into the fabric.", "Have you ever heard of hard water spots? Hard water deposits are white discolorations that form on many surfaces when they are not wiped dry. The white spots are just minerals that are naturally contained in the water but they are too heavy to evaporate away. It's the same kind of problem, the same kind of stain... That's the reason chlorine bleach won't remove the stain. You can't bleach those minerals with chlorine. Minerals won't bleach.", "I'd usually use some kind of abrasive to remove hard water deposits, but that obviously won't work with clothing. Any deodorant or antiperspirant used will add additional chemicals that can make the stain harder to remove than just the minerals alone.", "No worries, we'll use chemical instead of physical abrasives to dissolve the minerals, so they can be washed right away. It makes perfect sense, doesn't it?", "Both deodorant and antiperspirants contain aluminum salts (aluminium chloride, aluminium chlorohydrate and/or aluminium-zirconium) which are the active ingredients used to stop us from sweating.", "Over time the aluminum salts combined with the minerals in your sweat become soaked and embedded into your clothing and a discoloration begins to show.", "Deodorant and antiperspirant stains can be a hazy white or yellowish appearance. I've seen heavily stained white t-shirts where the stain looks very dark and almost green looking even though the shirt was freshly laundered.", "Sweat stains don't come out easily because they are biological and the minerals from your sweat combined with the chemicals from the deodorant become embedded in the fabric.", "Chlorine bleach does not remove these stains, as I'm sure you are well aware. You could bleach your shirt until \"kingdom come\"- the chlorine bleach would disintegrate your shirt into nothing but tatters, but the sweat stain would still remain!", "Because ammonia is so alkaline, it is very corrosive and an oxidizer. Ammonia will help to break up the minerals that bind to the fabric causing the deodorant or sweat stain to start with.", "Chemical reactions happen with all cleaning chemicals (ammonia included) and as an example ammonia mixed with chlorine bleach releases a deadly gas that can be fatal when inhaled.", "Be sure to wash your garment thoroughly after using this solution especially if the owner of the garment is allergic to aspirin!", "Right before putting your stained garment back in the washer, rejuvenate the paste by adding a small amount of straight laundry detergent or dish soap and rub the fabric between your knuckles to help remove the stain.", "If the sun is out, you might also put the garment in bright sun after applying the lemon juice. Together, they are great bleaching agents! This cleaning solution also works with plain white vinegar.", "Meat tenderizer contains natural fruit enzymes called bromelain and papain that help to break apart protein stains so they can be laundered away with regular washing.", "Soda ash/washing soda and hydrogen peroxide are combined to form a shelf- stable oxidizer and natural bleaching agent. Oxygen Bleach releases oxygen when it's dissolved in water which makes it a cleaning agent that is very effective at removing sweat and deodorant.", "Now you know a professional cleaner's tricks and tips to remove sweat and deodorant stains. Don't toss your clothing, don't bleach it to smithereens or get stressed out because now you can clean it up and remove those stains quickly and easily.", "Enjoy the luxury of clean and stain free clothing. I can't help you to stop your family from perspiring, but I can help you to clean up your clothing and stop those pesky stains from forming to start with...", "Everyone wants to get the most out of cleaning and Mrs. Clean has valuable tips to make your house shine, your laundry fresh and to help you clean and organize every corner of your home .", "If you need help getting your house clean and you're looking for cleaning services, visit Mrs. Clean House Cleaning to get your Free Cleaning Estimate.", "Our comprehensive and proprietary 360 Degrees of Clean ® cleaning process makes the cleaning you receive and the customer service difference that is far above the rest.", "Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Mrs Clean (Corina Wilson) is not only the owner of the company, but a very busy mother of 3 children.", "Mrs Clean realized long ago, that a clean home is a necessity, not a luxury when we are struggling to find the time in our day to cover the very basic levels of work and/or family obligations. The battle seems to never end... (but that's why we're here to help!)", "When Mrs Clean is not busy managing her house cleaning company or running her kids back and forth to their events, she enjoys experimenting with natural and non-toxic cleaners and learning new techniques to remove stains.", "Mrs Clean's house cleaning tips, stain removal, organizing tips & product/equipment review data is for general guidance and research purposes only. Cleaning products ingredients vary and you should read all labels carefully and follow the manufacturers instructions completely. Always test your cleaning or stain removal treatments in an inconspicuous area first, to ensure colorfastness and suitability.", "You may also like to check out our new Home Remedies & Natural Cures website. We'd love to hear your feed back or any comments you have." ] }, "parsed_md": "Removing Sweat, Antiperspirant and Deodorant Stains-House Cleaning and Stain\nRemoval Tips\n\n## Removing Sweat, Antiperspirant and Deodorant Stains\n\nDetails\n\n House Cleaning and Stain Removal Tips\n Stain Removal Tips\n Created: 04 September 2009\n Last Updated: 16 February 2021\n\n# How to Remove Sweat / Perspiration / Deodorant & Antiperspirant Stains\n\n“Don’t pet the sweaty things, and don’t sweat the petty things.”\n\nThat's a funny saying but, like it or not, sweating is a necessary part of\nliving – it’s the body’s way of keeping cool and involves the largest organ of\nthe human body – our skin.\n\nThere are many biological functions that are social taboos. Sweating is one of\nthem.\n\nPerspiring is something that every BODY does at one time or another. As much\nas we try to cover up the fact we are sweating, it's not always possible. Even\nworse than having someone see our perspiration darken our clothing under the\narms – is if odor is present- called body odor or “B.O.”\n\nSo if there's odor, we need to use antiperspirant or deodorant to help with\nthe B.O and reduce wetness- now there's even more chemicals that interact with\nthe sweat soaked fabric and can become embedded into the material over time.\n\nAll of this talk is making me sweat!\n\nJust kidding- But the fact remains that sweat and antiperspirant stains can\nruin clothing- and that does give me a headache.\n\nBut don't worry-- after 25 years of marriage, 3 kids and countless sweaty\nunderarms and dirty, smelly shirts- not to mention running a cleaning company-\nI know just how to clean all those nasty sweat stains up.\n\nJoin me as we run off to the land of stain removal and clean up any stains\ncaused by: sweat, light perspiration, deodorant or antiperspirant on your\nclothing!\n\nAre you ready, then? Let's get busy cleaning!\n\n## What is Sweat?\n\nHuman beings are built with a very efficient air-conditioning system: We can\nproduce up to 6 pints of sweat every hour from over 2.6 million sweat glands\nthat are located all over our bodies.\n\nAs do most mammals, we regulate our temperature by sweating.\n\nThe very act of evaporation removes heat from our bodies and allows it to be\ncarried away (that's called thermal radiation). The process of\nevaporation/perspiration decreases our core temperature.\n\nOur \"problem\" sweat glands can vary- While women are mostly troubled with\nunderarm perspiration, men often experience perspiration between their\nshoulder blades, the groin area, feet and hands.\n\nBelieve it or not, sweat is very similar to urine at a chemical level.\n\nBoth sweat and urine contain “urea” – which is ultimately broken down into the\nchemical ammonia. Urea is defined as the end product of protein decomposition\nand key component in human and animal urine.\n\nThe difference between sweat and urine (besides the obvious) is that the\namount of urea in perspiration is very dilute, 1/130th, compared to the\nconcentration in urine.\n\nYes, these facts are rather gross, but it just means we need to clean it all\nup!\n\n## Why Does Sweat Stain?\n\nSweat contains salts, minerals and trace elements that remain on our body and\nclothing after all the liquid is evaporated away.\n\nYou probably know that sweat (and tears) contain salt, but there's more than\njust sodium contained in sweat. Sweat contains minerals and trace elements\nsuch as: chloride, potassium, urea, sugars, lactate, calcium, magnesium, zinc,\nand the list goes on....\n\nSweat stains are caused by those same minerals and trace elements left behind.\nThe minerals bind together after the liquid has evaporated away and become\nembedded into the fabric.\n\nHave you ever heard of hard water spots? Hard water deposits are white\ndiscolorations that form on many surfaces when they are not wiped dry. The\nwhite spots are just minerals that are naturally contained in the water but\nthey are too heavy to evaporate away. It's the same kind of problem, the same\nkind of stain... That's the reason chlorine bleach won't remove the stain. You\ncan't bleach those minerals with chlorine. Minerals won't bleach.\n\nI'd usually use some kind of abrasive to remove hard water deposits, but that\nobviously won't work with clothing. Any deodorant or antiperspirant used will\nadd additional chemicals that can make the stain harder to remove than just\nthe minerals alone.\n\nToss all these facts together and the result is hard-to-remove sweat and\nperspiration stains.\n\nNo worries, we'll use chemical instead of physical abrasives to dissolve the\nminerals, so they can be washed right away. It makes perfect sense, doesn't\nit?\n\n## Why Does Deodorant and Antiperspirant Stain?\n\nDeodorant and antiperspirants stains are tough to remove.\n\nBoth deodorant and antiperspirants contain aluminum salts (aluminium chloride,\naluminium chlorohydrate and/or aluminium-zirconium) which are the active\ningredients used to stop us from sweating.\n\nOver time the aluminum salts combined with the minerals in your sweat become\nsoaked and embedded into your clothing and a discoloration begins to show.\n\nDeodorant and antiperspirant stains can be a hazy white or yellowish\nappearance. I've seen heavily stained white t-shirts where the stain looks\nvery dark and almost green looking even though the shirt was freshly\nlaundered.\n\n## Removing Sweat, Deodorant & Antiperspirant Stains from Washable Clothing\n\nIf your fabric is dry clean only take the garment to a dry cleaner.\n\nSweat stains don't come out easily because they are biological and the\nminerals from your sweat combined with the chemicals from the deodorant become\nembedded in the fabric.\n\nChlorine bleach does not remove these stains, as I'm sure you are well aware.\nYou could bleach your shirt until \"kingdom come\"- the chlorine bleach would\ndisintegrate your shirt into nothing but tatters, but the sweat stain would\nstill remain!\n\nTo remove stains on washable clothing use the following stain removers:\n\n### Ammonia and water\n\nHousehold ammonia is a general purpose cleaner and is great for loosening\ntough stains and grime.\n\nAmmonia smells terrible, so you will need to open the window when using it to\nremove your sweat stain.\n\nBecause ammonia is so alkaline, it is very corrosive and an oxidizer. Ammonia\nwill help to break up the minerals that bind to the fabric causing the\ndeodorant or sweat stain to start with.\n\n 1. Mix a 1/4 cup of water with 1/4 cup of ammonia.\n 2. Dab the cleaning solution on the stain.\n 3. Let the ammonia work on the stain for 60 minutes.\n 4. Then launder according to clothing manufacturer’s instructions.\n\nIt's very important that you NEVER mix ammonia with other cleaners.\n\nChemical reactions happen with all cleaning chemicals (ammonia included) and\nas an example ammonia mixed with chlorine bleach releases a deadly gas that\ncan be fatal when inhaled.\n\n### Take two aspirins and call me in the morning ... really!\n\nAspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) is a great way to remove perspiration stains.\n\nTo remove stubborn sweat stains on white blouses or shirts:\n\n 1. Crush and dissolve two aspirins into 1/2 cup of very hot water.\n 2. Dab the aspirin solution onto the sweat stain.\n 3. Let the solution work on the stain for 2-4 hours.\n 4. Apply a few drops of full strength laundry detergent on the stain right before washing.\n 5. Massage in gently.\n 6. Launder as usual.\n 7. Repeat this process if needed.\n\nBe sure to wash your garment thoroughly after using this solution especially\nif the owner of the garment is allergic to aspirin!\n\n### Baking soda to remove stains and deodorize too!\n\nBaking soda is a great way to remove stains and odors.\n\n 1. Make a paste of 4 Tbs. baking soda and 1/4 cup of warm water.\n 2. Rub the baking soda solution into the stain with your fingers.\n 3. Allow the baking soda solution to work on the stain for 2 hours or so.\n 4. Apply a few drops of full strength laundry detergent on the stain right before washing.\n 5. Massage in gently.\n 6. Launder as usual.\n\nThis is also a good cleaning solution for removing “ring around the collar”.\n\n 1. Spread the baking soda paste on the shirt collar.\n 2. Let the baking soda work on the stain for 30-60 minutes.\n 3. Right before putting your stained garment back in the washer, rejuvenate the paste by adding a small amount of straight laundry detergent or dish soap and rub the fabric between your knuckles to help remove the stain.\n 4. Then proceed with the regular wash cycle.\n\n### We like “green” stain removers!\n\nOr yellow stain removers... Take lemons, for instance.\n\n 1. Squeeze the juice from a fresh lemon into a bowl and add an equal amount of water.\n 2. Massage the lemon juice solution into the perspiration or deodorant stain.\n 3. Let the lemon juice work on the stain for 60 minutes.\n 4. Launder as usual.\n\nIf the sun is out, you might also put the garment in bright sun after applying\nthe lemon juice. Together, they are great bleaching agents! This cleaning\nsolution also works with plain white vinegar.\n\n### Meat tenderizer - for more than just meat!\n\nI use meat tenderizer frequently to remove tough set-in biological stains like\nblood and urine.\n\nMeat tenderizer contains natural fruit enzymes called bromelain and papain\nthat help to break apart protein stains so they can be laundered away with\nregular washing.\n\nTo remove sweat or deodorant stains using meat tenderizer:\n\n 1. Moisten the stained area with water.\n 2. Work in a half-teaspoon of meat tenderizer with your fingers.\n 3. Let the solution sit for 60 minutes and then launder as usual.\n\nDON'T use meat tenderizer on natural fibers like wool or silk!\n\n### Heavy Duty Stain Removal\n\nOxygen bleach (Sodium Percarbonate) is my secret weapon for removing sweat and\ndeodorant stains.\n\nSoda ash/washing soda and hydrogen peroxide are combined to form a shelf-\nstable oxidizer and natural bleaching agent. Oxygen Bleach releases oxygen\nwhen it's dissolved in water which makes it a cleaning agent that is very\neffective at removing sweat and deodorant.\n\nThe best part is that Oxygen Bleach will not damage fabric like regular\nchlorine bleach does.\n\nFollow the manufacturer's instructions for your fabric type:\n\n 1. Mix 1/8 scoop of oxygen bleach with 1 cup of very hot water.\n 2. Stir the cleaning solution until the granules are completely dissolved.\n 3. Add 1 Tsp. full strength dish detergent or laundry soap into the water and oxygen bleach solution.\n 4. Massage the cleaning solution onto the stained area with an old toothbrush or your fingers.\n 5. Let the stain sit for 2 hours out of direct sunlight.\n 6. Launder as usual.\n 7. Inspect after laundering.\n 8. Repeat if needed.\n\nGreat job!\n\nNow you know a professional cleaner's tricks and tips to remove sweat and\ndeodorant stains. Don't toss your clothing, don't bleach it to smithereens or\nget stressed out because now you can clean it up and remove those stains\nquickly and easily.\n\nEnjoy the luxury of clean and stain free clothing. I can't help you to stop\nyour family from perspiring, but I can help you to clean up your clothing and\nstop those pesky stains from forming to start with...\n\n### Search Cleaning Tips\n\n### Lets Get Social\n\nEveryone wants to get the most out of cleaning and Mrs. Clean has valuable\ntips to make your house shine, your laundry fresh and to help you clean and\norganize every corner of your home .\n\n### More Articles\n\n * Bathroom Tile and Grout Cleaning\n * Cleaning the Bathroom Tips\n * Bathroom Organizing Tips\n * Barbecue Stain Removal\n * Ballpoint Ink Stain Removal Tips\n\n### Need More Cleaning Help?\n\nIf you need help getting your house clean and you're looking for cleaning\nservices, visit Mrs. Clean House Cleaning to get your Free Cleaning Estimate.\n\nOur comprehensive and proprietary 360 Degrees of Clean ® cleaning process\nmakes the cleaning you receive and the customer service difference that is far\nabove the rest.\n\n### Connect with Mrs Clean\n\nBorn and raised in Seattle, Washington, Mrs Clean (Corina Wilson) is not only\nthe owner of the company, but a very busy mother of 3 children.\n\nMrs Clean realized long ago, that a clean home is a necessity, not a luxury\nwhen we are struggling to find the time in our day to cover the very basic\nlevels of work and/or family obligations. The battle seems to never end...\n(but that's why we're here to help!)\n\nWhen Mrs Clean is not busy managing her house cleaning company or running her\nkids back and forth to their events, she enjoys experimenting with natural and\nnon-toxic cleaners and learning new techniques to remove stains.\n\nShe thoroughly enjoys sharing her valuable information with the readers of her\nblogs and various social media sites.\n\nConnect with Mrs Clean for valuable House Cleaning Tips on Twitter.\n\nCopyright © By Mrs Clean House Cleaning and Maid Service. All rights Reserved.\n\n * About Us\n * Mrs Clean\n * Our Mission\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Service\n * Submit Article\n * Link to Us\n\nMrs Clean's house cleaning tips, stain removal, organizing tips &\nproduct/equipment review data is for general guidance and research purposes\nonly. Cleaning products ingredients vary and you should read all labels\ncarefully and follow the manufacturers instructions completely. 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All\nrights reserved by Mrs Clean.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.reference.com/home-garden/difference-between-regular-bleach-color-safe-bleach-6cf5a183366cb806", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180408053646/https://www.reference.com/home-garden/difference-between-regular-bleach-color-safe-bleach-6cf5a183366cb806", "parsed_text": { "title": "What Is the Difference Between Regular Bleach and Color-Safe Bleach?", "passages": [ "The difference between color-safe bleach and regular bleach is the active ingredients used in each formula. Regular bleach uses sodium hypochlorite, while color-safe bleach uses hydrogen peroxide, which is less aggressive.", "Regular bleach is more aggressive, but it can still be safely used on a variety of fabrics, according to Clorox. This includes polyester, cotton, nylon and acyrlic. Some fabrics that regular bleach should never be used on are leather, spandex, wool, silk, mohair and nonfast colors. Nonfast colors refer to fabrics that can become discolored by sodium hypochlorite.", "While there are a small amount of colored fabrics that can be safely washed in regular bleach, many colored fabrics can be washed with color-safe bleach. In a study conducted by Clorox on its own color-safe bleach, Clorox2, more than 600 colored fabrics were washed with color-safe bleach, and just over 98 percent of them didn't lose their color. All the colored fabrics were labeled with the warning, “Do not bleach.”", "Despite the successful study conducted with Clorox2, Clorox recommends that people wash their colored clothing only with detergent. Since there is at least a 2 percent chance that its color-safe bleach can still remove color from fabrics, Clorox recommends that customers don't wash any colored clothing with color-safe bleach if they are worried about the color being removed.", "A: The difference between regular lemonade and pink lemonade is the addition of an extra ingredient that gives the regular lemonade a pink color. The extra in... Full Answer >", "A: Diluted vinegar, liquid dish soap, baking soda and diluted bleach are effective acrylic tub cleaners, according to Tub Liners Direct. Windex also cleans an... Full Answer >", "A: Germicidal bleach is the first choice for disinfecting hard surfaces, according to Clorox. It is registered by the Environmental Protection Agency to kill ... Full Answer >", "A: Because ammonia reacts with bleach to produce toxic fumes, inhaling the vapors that come off this mixture will likely lead to poisoning and a serious healt... Full Answer >" ] }, "parsed_md": "What Is the Difference Between Regular Bleach and Color-Safe Bleach? \|\nReference.com\n\n * Star Gazing\n * Yoga\n * Sea Creatures\n * Gardening\n * Legends\n * Birds\n * more\n\n * Art & Literature\n * Beauty & Fashion\n * Business & Finance\n * Education\n\n * Family\n * Food\n * Geography\n * Government & Politics\n\n * Health\n * History\n * Hobbies & Games\n * Holidays & Celebrations\n\n * Home & Garden\n * Math\n * Pets & Animals\n * Science\n\n * Sports & Active Lifestyle\n * Technology\n * Vehicles\n * World View\n\nwww.reference.com\n\nHome & Garden\n\nCleaning\n\nCleaning Products\n\nQ:\n\n# What Is the Difference Between Regular Bleach and Color-Safe Bleach?\n\nA:\n\n### Quick Answer\n\nThe difference between color-safe bleach and regular bleach is the active\ningredients used in each formula. Regular bleach uses sodium hypochlorite,\nwhile color-safe bleach uses hydrogen peroxide, which is less aggressive.\n\nContinue Reading\n\n## Keep Learning\n\n * ## What Is the Chemical Formula of Bleach?\n\n * ## Is Pine-Sol Safe to Use on Wood Flooring?\n\n * ## What Is the Difference Between Synthetic Detergent and Soap?\n\nRelated Videos\n\n### Full Answer\n\nRegular bleach is more aggressive, but it can still be safely used on a\nvariety of fabrics, according to Clorox. This includes polyester, cotton,\nnylon and acyrlic. Some fabrics that regular bleach should never be used on\nare leather, spandex, wool, silk, mohair and nonfast colors. Nonfast colors\nrefer to fabrics that can become discolored by sodium hypochlorite.\n\nWhile there are a small amount of colored fabrics that can be safely washed in\nregular bleach, many colored fabrics can be washed with color-safe bleach. In\na study conducted by Clorox on its own color-safe bleach, Clorox2, more than\n600 colored fabrics were washed with color-safe bleach, and just over 98\npercent of them didn't lose their color. All the colored fabrics were labeled\nwith the warning, “Do not bleach.”\n\nDespite the successful study conducted with Clorox2, Clorox recommends that\npeople wash their colored clothing only with detergent. Since there is at\nleast a 2 percent chance that its color-safe bleach can still remove color\nfrom fabrics, Clorox recommends that customers don't wash any colored clothing\nwith color-safe bleach if they are worried about the color being removed.\n\nLearn more about Cleaning Products\n\nSources:\n\nclorox.com\n\n## Related Questions\n\n * Q:\n\n## What Is the Difference Between Pink and Regular Lemonade?\n\nA: The difference between regular lemonade and pink lemonade is the addition\nof an extra ingredient that gives the regular lemonade a pink color. The extra\nin... Full Answer >\n\nFiled Under:\n\n * Beverages\n\n * Q:\n\n## What Are Some Good Cleaners for Acrylic Tubs?\n\nA: Diluted vinegar, liquid dish soap, baking soda and diluted bleach are\neffective acrylic tub cleaners, according to Tub Liners Direct. Windex also\ncleans an... Full Answer >\n\nFiled Under:\n\n * Cleaning Products\n\n * Q:\n\n## What Is Germicidal Bleach?\n\nA: Germicidal bleach is the first choice for disinfecting hard surfaces,\naccording to Clorox. It is registered by the Environmental Protection Agency\nto kill ... Full Answer >\n\nFiled Under:\n\n * Cleaning Products\n\n * Q:\n\n## What Happens If You Inhale Ammonia With Bleach?\n\nA: Because ammonia reacts with bleach to produce toxic fumes, inhaling the\nvapors that come off this mixture will likely lead to poisoning and a serious\nhealt... 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(And when such bleaching occurs it is typically because you've used the bleach at too high a concentration, or left the bleach to sit for too long, or the dye itself in the fabric was not properly set.)", "Hydrogen peroxide is itself an oxygen bleach. (You can click the link to read my article all about oxygen bleaches and how they work if you're interested in an in-depth discussion.) Basically though, just know that like other oxygen bleaches it is typically safe for colors.", "In fact, to help put your mind at ease you should know that color safe bleach is comprised mainly of hydrogen peroxide, along with some additional additives such as brighteners.", "For example, the popular color safe oxygen bleach, Oxiclean, has two active ingredients. The first is sodium percarbonate, which when it comes into contact with water releases hydrogen peroxide, and the second is sodium carbonate, also known as washing soda.", "The 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide is the kind you buy at the drug store for first aid, in the brown bottle, not the stronger stuff you use to bleach your hair.", "I've addressed some questions below about exactly what the 3% version of this product is, versus the more concentrated 35% version.", "Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to uses for hydrogen peroxide.", "Hydrogen peroxide is perhaps best known as a blood stain remover all by itself (as discussed below), but it works well to remove many other types of stains too.", "Some people swear it has to be Blue Dawn dish soap but honestly, I have found any dish soap works.", "The soap helps remove grease and dirt, while the peroxide bleaches away stains and breaks down organic materials. It makes this a killer combination on many types of stains.", "Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to uses for hydrogen peroxide.", "Above I shared an awesome general laundry stain remover recipe which uses hydrogen peroxide as one of its two ingredients.", "But while peroxide works well in combination with dish soap for many stains, there are other stains where just the peroxide alone is most effective.", "The most common one, and one where many people struggle to actually remove many stains, is blood. And let me tell you, hydrogen peroxide is an awesome blood stain remover!", "This is a very inexpensive product available in the first aid section of any drug or discount store that works wonders on blood stains.", "While it is the basic ingredient contained in non chlorine bleaches like Clorox 2, if you are just in need of taking out a blood stain I would use the peroxide.", "In addition there are varying opinions about whether warm or cold water is appropriate for a blood stain, I always use cold water.", "I have personally used this method myself, and although it can take a couple applications it is amazing to watch the stain literally disappear before your eyes.", "Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to uses for hydrogen peroxide.", "I got this question from a reader recently, and wanted to share some back and forth I and another reader then had about whether you should dilute the higher concentrated 35% hydrogen peroxide to become the 3% variety that is most commonly found in drug stores in the first aid aisle.", "Judy, thanks for the question. When I say to use a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide I mean the hydrogen peroxide you get in the brown bottles for first aid.", "When you buy it this way it is already diluted to 3%, so you do not need to dilute it further, unless instructions on the site say to add it to a solution of water.", "If you have 35% hydrogen peroxide to convert the same to 3% add 11 parts of water to one part of hydrogen peroxide 35%.", "Thanks Satheesh for sharing what you believe to be the proper way to dilute the higher concentration product into a concentration that is more available for first aid. I personally don't know, however, if this is the correct dilution, so follow Satheesh's instructions with caution if you choose to do this.", "That being said, I personally wouldn't even bother trying to dilute 35% peroxide to 3%, because buying the product in the higher concentration is more expensive and takes more time to fiddle with, then to just buy it at the lower concentration to begin with.", "The reason some people buy the higher concentration is for certain alleged health benefits (this is not a medical site and I will not get into the arguments about whether it is effective, since I'm not a doctor, nor do I claim to be), I am just here to discuss house cleaning and laundry.", "Instead, for purposes of stain removal, whitening and brightening, etc., I would just head to the drugstore, get the proper lower concentration to begin with, and use that!", "You don't need to make this hard folks. Just buy the kind you get in the first aid aisle and rest easy knowing the concentration is already correct for your laundry needs, was easy to get, and quite cheap! Win-Win-Win.", "I have answered this question as part of the site where you can ask me for laundry help. Go check out that section to see what else I've answered or to ask something yourself.", "There are affiliate links on this page, and if you purchase a product through them I receive a small commission. Purchasing through my links costs you nothing extra, but helps support the free information provided on this site and my family. To learn more please see my product review disclosure statement.", "Do the math. 35% peroxide is $75 for 5 gallons. A simple google search reveals the other commenter's ratio of 11:1 is correct for dilution. So 5 gallons of 35% makes 55 gallons of 3%. A gallon of 3% is around $10, or $550 for 55 gallons instead of $75.", "I make cleaning products and also in laundry as a stain remover and in place of chlorine bleach. Use on countertops.", "It does work but rinse with cold water because it can affect the fibers of the fabric. I worked in surgery and we would use H2O2 alone it seemed to thin the fibers in the area your rubbing but if you take a second cloth with cold water it works like a charm. I am a RN and we used it all the time even on colors", "I used vinegar, dish soap(dawn), peroxide, hot water -presoaked my grandsons baseball pants. I presoaked in small bin for 1hour (pants are really dirty- from dirt/muddy) or longer then wash machine.", "To get rid of urine smell, put white vinegar in with your clothes. I pour it on top of the clothes and then put it in with my container that holds whatever type of stain remover I am using. For those who are complaining about down comforters smelling from the washing machine, this will take care of that smell too.", "Go to any beauty supply and get stronger (yes its safe on most fabric) bottles of peroxide often called \"developer\" for hair color. It comes from 10 Volume to 100 Volume read Volume as percent. 10 Volume is 10 percent peroxide and 100 Volume 100%. They may not sell the 100 volume to a non professional as it could be used to make a hydrogen bomb. It's much cheaper and sold in bulk 40 Volume is fine for bloody clothes or protein stains. We use it in the salon all the time for laundry.", "I've found it does indeed work very well to remove blood. However, on a number of occasions my items came out of the wash with holes in them after treatment. I used the same concentration, same soaking time as on other items, so it must be that it reacts differently with different kinds of fabric. Unfortunately, you'll only know this after washing, once the item is already ruined.", "In the late 90's I slice my index finger pretty badly on a broken ceramic coffee mug. It took ten stitches.", "My jeans I was wearing were completely covered in blood. Shortly after my RET visit most of my clothing had been packed into storage. Including my blood soaked jeans. 18 months later I finally was able to find them. I wasn't sure if I could get 18 month old blood out of my jeans. I put my jeans in a dish pan and filled it with cold water. Soaked them so when I emptied out the water the wet jeans could them absorb the peroxide. I filled the run to cover my jeans About 3 16 oz bottles. I cover it in plastic wrap. I soaked them for 2 weeks. Washed them,adding more peroxide to the wash load. They came completely blood free no stains. Peroxide is an amazing solution.", "Will peroxide work on old chocolate stains on carpet? A young niece squirted chocolate syrup on my tan carpet. We immediately used Dawn & vinegar and it got most of it up, but the carpet is still stained and it drives me nuts each time I see the spot. Just wondered how I should attempt to remove it for good. Thanks.", "I was witness to a neighbor man walking his senior dog when they were attacked by a pit bull. It was terrifying. As horrific as the stories are seeing it in real time is worse. I did the most brilliant thing, I backed my minivan out of the driveway and down the road to the attack. I opened the sliding door and yelled get in. The man grabbed his dog, jumped into the van, and slammed the door. I sped away from the area and drove the man home. All survived but my back seat was a bloody mess. Peroxide cleaned the blood from my vehicle without staining the seats. It works on both human and animal blood.", "Yes, I do have some tips for this common problem. Here's my page with tips for removing blood stains from carpet!", "Where can I find large bottles of peroxide instead of the small ones found in grocery stores? Like gallon sized ones.", "I had a couple yellow spots on a white skort. I treated the spots with peroxide then put it in the sun for extra bleaching power. Now everywhere the peroxide ran is yellow. I guess putting it in sun was wrong. Any way to fix my mistake?", "I am the mother of eleven children and don't believe there is a laundry stain I haven't met or a laundry smell that hasn't passed under my nose. For the one mother, I too have a special needs child and buy OdoBan for laundry. I put the OdoBan in the wash cycle and not the rinse cycle because my child has sensitive skin and it works fine. I've used it for years. I live in Indiana and buy mine at Sam's Club for just over $10. There it comes with a diluted concentrated mixture attached in a spray bottle. It is a disinfectant and kills 99.9% of germ. So you get 2 for 1.", "Even if you don't get the spray with it you can make your own and it has a nice fragrance. Hope this info helps.", "One to ten ratio of Dawn dish liquid with hydrogen peroxide. Use in clean spray bottle to remove stains on clothing. Wash in cold water with like colors.", "This is a great inexpensive way to pre treat shirt collars and cuffs as it breaks down the dirt as well as the perspiration/body oil that is especially a problem for collars. I think the dish soap portion of the mix does the most good on the collars. Just sponge it on, let it sit for 5-10 minutes before washing. I use it primarily on white shirts, but have also applied it to colored garments as well. For any of the mixture I have left after pretreating I just throw it in the washer with my detergent.", "I have also discovered that it helps if you are trying to remove baby formula stains from your clothes as well as the baby's, because like blood, they are also protein stains. It is much cheaper than any of the store bought laundry pre-treatment products.", "Does this homemade stain remover need to be added like a paste (scrub on with a toothbrush) or do you just add 2:1 to each load of laundry?", "After falling on ice and having stitches in my head my doctor's nurse told me to use peroxide to take care of the blood spots on my new pink coat. IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "When using the 2 parts peroxide with one part liquid dish soap, do you then apply it directly to the stain, spray it on, and then let it set or do you scrub it into the fabric?", "Thanks for the info on bleaching clothes safely with hydrogen peroxide. I messed up a blue and white striped shirt by washing with blue jeans and was trying to figure out how to brighten the white again.", "For those people who were writing in about urine and dog smells, I just wanted to share that I recently discovered a product called OdoBan Odor Eliminator, which is a colorless, concentrated deodorizer and sanitizer which you can add to the rinse cycle of the wash or simply spray on items (floors, countertops, furniture) mixed with water to whatever strength desired. Different concentrations do various things, from killing mildew, getting rid of pet smells or disinfecting. This is not a cleaner, but it really helps when nothing else works or you can't use hydrogen peroxide or vinegar. You can get a gallon of the concentrate for less than ten bucks at Home Depot or on Amazon for a little more. It comes in a fragrance called eucalyptus, which just smells fresh and clean.", "Many white items are actually dyed. Most fibers are yellowish or grey and the manufacturer uses a blue dye to make it the bright white we are used to. Like the article said, if the dye wasn't \"set\" or was an organic dye, the peroxide will remove it. In my grocery store is a RIT product called bluing and it helps restore those bright whites.", "If you've got hard water stains, or high iron content that is causing rust stains in your clothes, for example, I suggest using a product that has a higher acidity which is what helps remove these types of stains. You have to be careful what you choose though so you don't harm your fabric, so check out these hard water stain removal tips for ideas. (Make sure you look at the tips applicable to fabrics, and not those for hard surfaces!)", "HELP!!! I used straight peroxide on a white outfit that turned the area yellow. What can I do to get the stain out?", "Referring to the 35% solution of peroxide. If using, be very, very careful not to get on skin or counter tops, or wood shelves. I have learned from experience that this solution is very, very potent and dangerous.", "Diana, I would suggest that you look on this removing urine stains and smells page for ideas of what might work best for this problem!", "So I have a special needs child and his urine is a problem. Trying to remove the smell from his clothes and sheets. Would peroxide do the trick and if so how much would I use? Appreciate any input.(;", "I have washed bloody clothes in the washer by just adding 1/4 cup to the wash cycle - comes out great every time!", "I buy gallon jugs at a wholesale type store called Smart and Final. I don't know how wide spread the store is, but the cost savings is worth looking into.", "Remember when nurses were required to wear white uniforms? I was one of them. We used hydrogen peroxide successfully to maintain the look.", "Use this all the time. I have a well so between hydrogen peroxide and cream of tarter I have bright whites.", "I'm at my wits end with a new duck feather duvet - smells like a stagnant pond! It's been thru a laundry washer with standard detergent & 3 hours of intermittent tumble drying,not to mention 2 weeks in and out of the sun in an attempt to air it. I have some 35% hydrogen peroxide which I can dilute and add to a wash/prewash/rinse.. not sure which .. any thoughts? Cheers! Jodie.", "I've been using the 3% H2O2 in my laundry using the bleach dispenser of my front loader washing machine for almost a year now. Not only has it done wonders for my laundry, it's cleaned out the dispenser part of my machine and so will help my machine last longer. I buy it by the gallon at Smart & Final - a commercial-turned-retail chain on the west coast. The gallon costs about $2 so is by far the most inexpensive way to go.", "Thanks so much for your site, you've cleared up many questions I've had on various products and I appreciate the work you put into your site.", "If you use it to treat a blood stain on a white shirt, you have to rinse it before laundering. I'm a nurse and it works every time-no yellowing.", "For me, it's only lifted color out if I let it sit on the clothing for more than 24 hrs before washing.", "I use a paste of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, a tiny bit of Dawn dish soap. Gets out almost any stain!", "Hydrogen provide is especially great at pulling blood out of clothes so that they don't stain... great if someone had a bloody nose all over a white shirt or cut their leg and got it on their jeans or socks... not stains or color fading... just makes it look like it never happened.", "Agreed! Hydrogen peroxide works better than anything and it has never bleached any of my fabrics. I use it on colors, carpet, everything. It's just fantastic.", "Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to uses for hydrogen peroxide.", "Hi, I'm Taylor, a busy mom with 3 kids, so I have lots of hands on experience with house cleaning, laundry and my fair share of spots, spills and other messy catastrophes. Thanks for visiting my site.", "I update the website all the time with tips, tutorials, cleaning recipes, reviews of products from readers like you, and tests I've done on various cleaners, removers and laundry supplies.", "I'd love to give you a gift! When you subscribe to my free weekly newsletter you will receive a free printable laundry stain removal chart that you can reference as needed.", "CAUTION: This website is provided for informational purposes only. It is provided as is, without warranties or guarantees. Some stains and messes just won't come out, and are permanent. Further, some cleaning methods can harm your item, so if what you want to clean or launder is sentimental or expensive call a professional. See disclaimer of liability for more information." ] }, "parsed_md": "Uses Of Hydrogen Peroxide For Laundry\n\n * House Cleaning \|\n * Laundry \|\n * Stains \|\n * Homemade Cleaners \|\n * Spring Cleaning \|\n * Free Stain Removal Chart \|\n * Contact Me\n\n# Hydrogen Peroxide And Laundry - Use It To Brighten Your Clothes\n\nThe primary use of hydrogen peroxide for laundry is to brighten clothes and\nremove stains from your laundry.\n\nYou can use this product as a substitute for chlorine bleach to whiten your\nclothes. I've explained how below.\n\n### Is This Safe For Your Colored Clothes?\n\nWhile the video below suggests using hydrogen peroxide to whiten your whites\n(and yes, it does that very well!), I've been asked on multiple occasions\nwhether hydrogen peroxide, a bleach, will bleach the color out of your colored\nclothes.\n\nThe answer is typically it will not bleach your colored clothes, not anymore\nthan other color safe bleaches do. (And when such bleaching occurs it is\ntypically because you've used the bleach at too high a concentration, or left\nthe bleach to sit for too long, or the dye itself in the fabric was not\nproperly set.)\n\nHydrogen peroxide is itself an oxygen bleach. (You can click the link to read\nmy article all about oxygen bleaches and how they work if you're interested in\nan in-depth discussion.) Basically though, just know that like other oxygen\nbleaches it is typically safe for colors.\n\nIn fact, to help put your mind at ease you should know that color safe bleach\nis comprised mainly of hydrogen peroxide, along with some additional additives\nsuch as brighteners.\n\nFor example, the popular color safe oxygen bleach, Oxiclean, has two active\ningredients. The first is sodium percarbonate, which when it comes into\ncontact with water releases hydrogen peroxide, and the second is sodium\ncarbonate, also known as washing soda.\n\n### How Much Peroxide Should I Add To Brighten Laundry?\n\nThe video suggests adding 8 ounces of a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide to\neach load of laundry.\n\nThe 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide is the kind you buy at the drug store for\nfirst aid, in the brown bottle, not the stronger stuff you use to bleach your\nhair.\n\nI've addressed some questions below about exactly what the 3% version of this\nproduct is, versus the more concentrated 35% version.\n\nYou can submit your own uses for hydrogen peroxide here, or read many other\ntips and ideas already submitted.\n\nYou can also submit your own laundry stain removal tip here.\n\nTop photo courtesy of clarity\n\nClick here to post comments\n\nJoin in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to\nreturn to uses for hydrogen peroxide.\n\n## Best Homemade Stain Remover: Hydrogen Peroxide + Dish Soap\n\nHydrogen peroxide is perhaps best known as a blood stain remover all by itself\n(as discussed below), but it works well to remove many other types of stains\ntoo.\n\nIn fact, if you're going to make only one homemade stain remover, I serious\nsuggest using this recipe:\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 1 part dish soap\n * 2 parts hydrogen peroxide\n\nSome people swear it has to be Blue Dawn dish soap but honestly, I have found\nany dish soap works.\n\nThe soap helps remove grease and dirt, while the peroxide bleaches away stains\nand breaks down organic materials. It makes this a killer combination on many\ntypes of stains.\n\nGive it a try and I bet you'll be most pleasantly surprised how well it works!\n\nClick here to post comments\n\nJoin in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to\nreturn to uses for hydrogen peroxide.\n\n## Works Well On Blood Stains\n\nAbove I shared an awesome general laundry stain remover recipe which uses\nhydrogen peroxide as one of its two ingredients.\n\nBut while peroxide works well in combination with dish soap for many stains,\nthere are other stains where just the peroxide alone is most effective.\n\nThe most common one, and one where many people struggle to actually remove\nmany stains, is blood. And let me tell you, hydrogen peroxide is an awesome\nblood stain remover!\n\nHere's information from a reader, Sandy, who shared her experience using this\nproduct for this exact purpose.\n\n### Sandy says:\n\nThis is a very inexpensive product available in the first aid section of any\ndrug or discount store that works wonders on blood stains.\n\nI first learned of this from a nurse.\n\nWhile it is the basic ingredient contained in non chlorine bleaches like\nClorox 2, if you are just in need of taking out a blood stain I would use the\nperoxide.\n\nIt will work on stains that are not treated right away, just takes a bit\nlonger to get out.\n\nObviously the sooner you can treat the stain the better.\n\nIn addition there are varying opinions about whether warm or cold water is\nappropriate for a blood stain, I always use cold water.\n\n### Taylor says:\n\nI agree Sandy, you should ALWAYS use cold water on blood stains.\n\nAnd you're absolutely right that hydrogen peroxide is a simple, cheap and\neffective method for removing them!\n\nI have personally used this method myself, and although it can take a couple\napplications it is amazing to watch the stain literally disappear before your\neyes.\n\nPhoto courtesy of aldenchadwick\n\nClick here to post comments\n\nJoin in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to\nreturn to uses for hydrogen peroxide.\n\n## Diluting 35% Hydrogen Peroxide Down To 3% Variety\n\nI got this question from a reader recently, and wanted to share some back and\nforth I and another reader then had about whether you should dilute the higher\nconcentrated 35% hydrogen peroxide to become the 3% variety that is most\ncommonly found in drug stores in the first aid aisle.\n\n### Judy asks:\n\nYou say to use 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide. How do you dilute it to this\namount?\n\n### Taylor's Answer:\n\nJudy, thanks for the question. When I say to use a 3% solution of hydrogen\nperoxide I mean the hydrogen peroxide you get in the brown bottles for first\naid.\n\nWhen you buy it this way it is already diluted to 3%, so you do not need to\ndilute it further, unless instructions on the site say to add it to a solution\nof water.\n\nHope this helps!\n\n### Satheesh says:\n\nIf you have 35% hydrogen peroxide to convert the same to 3% add 11 parts of\nwater to one part of hydrogen peroxide 35%.\n\n### Taylor's Response:\n\nThanks Satheesh for sharing what you believe to be the proper way to dilute\nthe higher concentration product into a concentration that is more available\nfor first aid. I personally don't know, however, if this is the correct\ndilution, so follow Satheesh's instructions with caution if you choose to do\nthis.\n\nThat being said, I personally wouldn't even bother trying to dilute 35%\nperoxide to 3%, because buying the product in the higher concentration is more\nexpensive and takes more time to fiddle with, then to just buy it at the lower\nconcentration to begin with.\n\nThe reason some people buy the higher concentration is for certain alleged\nhealth benefits (this is not a medical site and I will not get into the\narguments about whether it is effective, since I'm not a doctor, nor do I\nclaim to be), I am just here to discuss house cleaning and laundry.\n\nFor house cleaning and laundry purposes almost always the higher concentrated\nforms of hydrogen peroxide are not needed.\n\nInstead, for purposes of stain removal, whitening and brightening, etc., I\nwould just head to the drugstore, get the proper lower concentration to begin\nwith, and use that!\n\nYou don't need to make this hard folks. Just buy the kind you get in the first\naid aisle and rest easy knowing the concentration is already correct for your\nlaundry needs, was easy to get, and quite cheap! Win-Win-Win.\n\nI have answered this question as part of the site where you can ask me for\nlaundry help. Go check out that section to see what else I've answered or to\nask something yourself.\n\n#### Related Pages You May Enjoy\n\n100's Of Homemade Cleaners Recipes\n\nLaundry Tips & Tricks For Busy Moms\n\nGo From Uses Of Hydrogen Peroxide For Laundry To Home Page\n\nThere are affiliate links on this page, and if you purchase a product through\nthem I receive a small commission. Purchasing through my links costs you\nnothing extra, but helps support the free information provided on this site\nand my family. To learn more please see my product review disclosure\nstatement.\n\n### Comments for Diluting 35% Hydrogen Peroxide Down To 3% Variety\n\nClick here to add your own comments \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nBrighter whites by: Anonymous\n\nI use peroxide on my whites & they have never been brighter. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nDilution ratio, and savings by: Brian\n\nDo the math. 35% peroxide is $75 for 5 gallons. A simple google search reveals\nthe other commenter's ratio of 11:1 is correct for dilution. So 5 gallons of\n35% makes 55 gallons of 3%. A gallon of 3% is around $10, or $550 for 55\ngallons instead of $75. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nCleaning with 3% hydrogen peroxide by: Anonymous\n\nI make cleaning products and also in laundry as a stain remover and in place\nof chlorine bleach. Use on countertops. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nWorks great except by: Anonymous\n\nIt does work but rinse with cold water because it can affect the fibers of the\nfabric. I worked in surgery and we would use H2O2 alone it seemed to thin the\nfibers in the area your rubbing but if you take a second cloth with cold water\nit works like a charm. I am a RN and we used it all the time even on colors \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nbaseball pants by: Anonymous\n\nI used vinegar, dish soap(dawn), peroxide, hot water -presoaked my grandsons\nbaseball pants. I presoaked in small bin for 1hour (pants are really dirty-\nfrom dirt/muddy) or longer then wash machine. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nExtra rinse necessary? by: Diana\n\nDoes anyone think it's necessary to run an extra rinse cycle when washing with\nperoxide? \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nUrine Smell by: Cindy Lou\n\nTo get rid of urine smell, put white vinegar in with your clothes. I pour it\non top of the clothes and then put it in with my container that holds whatever\ntype of stain remover I am using. For those who are complaining about down\ncomforters smelling from the washing machine, this will take care of that\nsmell too. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nLarger Stronger Peroxide by: Shelbie\n\nGo to any beauty supply and get stronger (yes its safe on most fabric) bottles\nof peroxide often called \"developer\" for hair color. It comes from 10 Volume\nto 100 Volume read Volume as percent. 10 Volume is 10 percent peroxide and 100\nVolume 100%. They may not sell the 100 volume to a non professional as it\ncould be used to make a hydrogen bomb. It's much cheaper and sold in bulk 40\nVolume is fine for bloody clothes or protein stains. We use it in the salon\nall the time for laundry. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nAte my clothes away by: Anonymous\n\nI've found it does indeed work very well to remove blood. However, on a number\nof occasions my items came out of the wash with holes in them after treatment.\nI used the same concentration, same soaking time as on other items, so it must\nbe that it reacts differently with different kinds of fabric. Unfortunately,\nyou'll only know this after washing, once the item is already ruined. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nBlood by: Shelley W.\n\nIn the late 90's I slice my index finger pretty badly on a broken ceramic\ncoffee mug. It took ten stitches.\n\nMy jeans I was wearing were completely covered in blood. Shortly after my RET\nvisit most of my clothing had been packed into storage. Including my blood\nsoaked jeans. 18 months later I finally was able to find them. I wasn't sure\nif I could get 18 month old blood out of my jeans. I put my jeans in a dish\npan and filled it with cold water. Soaked them so when I emptied out the water\nthe wet jeans could them absorb the peroxide. I filled the run to cover my\njeans About 3 16 oz bottles. I cover it in plastic wrap. I soaked them for 2\nweeks. Washed them,adding more peroxide to the wash load. They came completely\nblood free no stains. Peroxide is an amazing solution. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nChocolate stains on carpet by: Johnnie\n\nWill peroxide work on old chocolate stains on carpet? A young niece squirted\nchocolate syrup on my tan carpet. We immediately used Dawn & vinegar and it\ngot most of it up, but the carpet is still stained and it drives me nuts each\ntime I see the spot. Just wondered how I should attempt to remove it for good.\nThanks. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nBlood stain by: Julia\n\nI was witness to a neighbor man walking his senior dog when they were attacked\nby a pit bull. It was terrifying. As horrific as the stories are seeing it in\nreal time is worse. I did the most brilliant thing, I backed my minivan out of\nthe driveway and down the road to the attack. I opened the sliding door and\nyelled get in. The man grabbed his dog, jumped into the van, and slammed the\ndoor. I sped away from the area and drove the man home. All survived but my\nback seat was a bloody mess. Peroxide cleaned the blood from my vehicle\nwithout staining the seats. It works on both human and animal blood. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nnice tips! by: Shari Carter\n\nVery nice tips! I love the idea of using products from around the home to\nclean! Thank you! \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nWhere to buy gallon by: John\n\nI normally go to beauty supply stores. They sell it by the gallon at different\nvolumes. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nresponse to Lorna re carpet blood stains by: Taylor\n\nYes, I do have some tips for this common problem. Here's my page with tips for\nremoving blood stains from carpet! \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nBlood stains on carpet by: Lorna\n\nMy husband bleeds easily due to blood thinners. Any suggestions on how to\nremove blood stains from carpet? \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nContainer size by: Anonymous\n\nWhere can I find large bottles of peroxide instead of the small ones found in\ngrocery stores? Like gallon sized ones. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nWhite skort turned yellow by: Anonymous\n\nI had a couple yellow spots on a white skort. I treated the spots with\nperoxide then put it in the sun for extra bleaching power. Now everywhere the\nperoxide ran is yellow. I guess putting it in sun was wrong. Any way to fix my\nmistake? \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nLaundry upkeep by: Anonymous\n\nI am the mother of eleven children and don't believe there is a laundry stain\nI haven't met or a laundry smell that hasn't passed under my nose. For the one\nmother, I too have a special needs child and buy OdoBan for laundry. I put the\nOdoBan in the wash cycle and not the rinse cycle because my child has\nsensitive skin and it works fine. I've used it for years. I live in Indiana\nand buy mine at Sam's Club for just over $10. There it comes with a diluted\nconcentrated mixture attached in a spray bottle. It is a disinfectant and\nkills 99.9% of germ. So you get 2 for 1.\n\nEven if you don't get the spray with it you can make your own and it has a\nnice fragrance. Hope this info helps. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nClean stains before washing by: Anonymous\n\nOne to ten ratio of Dawn dish liquid with hydrogen peroxide. Use in clean\nspray bottle to remove stains on clothing. Wash in cold water with like\ncolors. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nA Good Combo For Pretreating by: Jan\n\nThis is a great inexpensive way to pre treat shirt collars and cuffs as it\nbreaks down the dirt as well as the perspiration/body oil that is especially a\nproblem for collars. I think the dish soap portion of the mix does the most\ngood on the collars. Just sponge it on, let it sit for 5-10 minutes before\nwashing. I use it primarily on white shirts, but have also applied it to\ncolored garments as well. For any of the mixture I have left after pretreating\nI just throw it in the washer with my detergent.\n\nI have also discovered that it helps if you are trying to remove baby formula\nstains from your clothes as well as the baby's, because like blood, they are\nalso protein stains. It is much cheaper than any of the store bought laundry\npre-treatment products. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nHow much? by: LJ\n\nDoes this homemade stain remover need to be added like a paste (scrub on with\na toothbrush) or do you just add 2:1 to each load of laundry? \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nCoat Saver by: Anonymous\n\nAfter falling on ice and having stitches in my head my doctor's nurse told me\nto use peroxide to take care of the blood spots on my new pink coat. IT\nWORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nlet the stain remover sit, or do you scrub it in? by: Anonymous\n\nWhen using the 2 parts peroxide with one part liquid dish soap, do you then\napply it directly to the stain, spray it on, and then let it set or do you\nscrub it into the fabric? \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nclub soda by: Anonymous\n\nClub soda will remove new stains. Don't know about old ones but great on new\nstains. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nHE washer by: Anonymous\n\nWill this work in an HE washer? \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\ncarpet stains by: Mardy\n\nWould it work on the pet stains on my carpet? \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nIf hydrogen peroxide fails by: Anonymous\n\nThanks for the info on bleaching clothes safely with hydrogen peroxide. I\nmessed up a blue and white striped shirt by washing with blue jeans and was\ntrying to figure out how to brighten the white again.\n\nFor those people who were writing in about urine and dog smells, I just wanted\nto share that I recently discovered a product called OdoBan Odor Eliminator,\nwhich is a colorless, concentrated deodorizer and sanitizer which you can add\nto the rinse cycle of the wash or simply spray on items (floors, countertops,\nfurniture) mixed with water to whatever strength desired. Different\nconcentrations do various things, from killing mildew, getting rid of pet\nsmells or disinfecting. This is not a cleaner, but it really helps when\nnothing else works or you can't use hydrogen peroxide or vinegar. You can get\na gallon of the concentrate for less than ten bucks at Home Depot or on Amazon\nfor a little more. It comes in a fragrance called eucalyptus, which just\nsmells fresh and clean. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nResponse re yellow spots by: Anonymous\n\nMany white items are actually dyed. Most fibers are yellowish or grey and the\nmanufacturer uses a blue dye to make it the bright white we are used to. Like\nthe article said, if the dye wasn't \"set\" or was an organic dye, the peroxide\nwill remove it. In my grocery store is a RIT product called bluing and it\nhelps restore those bright whites. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nResponse re question about hard water stains by: Taylor\n\nIf you've got hard water stains, or high iron content that is causing rust\nstains in your clothes, for example, I suggest using a product that has a\nhigher acidity which is what helps remove these types of stains. You have to\nbe careful what you choose though so you don't harm your fabric, so check out\nthese hard water stain removal tips for ideas. (Make sure you look at the tips\napplicable to fabrics, and not those for hard surfaces!) \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nHard water by: Anonymous\n\nWe have really hard water with high iron content. Would peroxide help keep the\norange out of our clothes? \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nstaining from peroxide by: Anonymous\n\nHELP!!! I used straight peroxide on a white outfit that turned the area\nyellow. What can I do to get the stain out? \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nTips and warnings about the 35% solution by: CatalogQueen\n\nReferring to the 35% solution of peroxide. If using, be very, very careful not\nto get on skin or counter tops, or wood shelves. I have learned from\nexperience that this solution is very, very potent and dangerous. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nResponse to Diana re urine smell by: Taylor\n\nDiana, I would suggest that you look on this removing urine stains and smells\npage for ideas of what might work best for this problem! \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nRemoving Urine smell from clothes and sheets by: Diana\n\nSo I have a special needs child and his urine is a problem. Trying to remove\nthe smell from his clothes and sheets. Would peroxide do the trick and if so\nhow much would I use? Appreciate any input.(; \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nFor the washer by: mymren\n\nI have washed bloody clothes in the washer by just adding 1/4 cup to the wash\ncycle - comes out great every time! \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nCheaper source by: Anonymous\n\nI buy gallon jugs at a wholesale type store called Smart and Final. I don't\nknow how wide spread the store is, but the cost savings is worth looking into. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nIt works! by: Karen\n\nRemember when nurses were required to wear white uniforms? I was one of them.\nWe used hydrogen peroxide successfully to maintain the look. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nI have white whites with this! by: Anonymous\n\nUse this all the time. I have a well so between hydrogen peroxide and cream of\ntarter I have bright whites. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nHP to remove wet dog smell from duvet? by: Jodie\n\nI'm at my wits end with a new duck feather duvet - smells like a stagnant\npond! It's been thru a laundry washer with standard detergent & 3 hours of\nintermittent tumble drying,not to mention 2 weeks in and out of the sun in an\nattempt to air it. I have some 35% hydrogen peroxide which I can dilute and\nadd to a wash/prewash/rinse.. not sure which .. any thoughts? Cheers! Jodie. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nI buy it by the gallon to make it especially cheap! by: Colleen\n\nHi Taylor,\n\nI've been using the 3% H2O2 in my laundry using the bleach dispenser of my\nfront loader washing machine for almost a year now. Not only has it done\nwonders for my laundry, it's cleaned out the dispenser part of my machine and\nso will help my machine last longer. I buy it by the gallon at Smart & Final -\na commercial-turned-retail chain on the west coast. The gallon costs about $2\nso is by far the most inexpensive way to go.\n\nThanks so much for your site, you've cleared up many questions I've had on\nvarious products and I appreciate the work you put into your site.\n\nBest regards! \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nworks great by: Carrie\n\nI use it on all fabrics all the time works great! \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nrinse from white shirt before laundering by: Christine\n\nIf you use it to treat a blood stain on a white shirt, you have to rinse it\nbefore laundering. I'm a nurse and it works every time-no yellowing. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nhasn't bleached any clothes by: Lana\n\nI use peroxide straight on clothing that is blood stained. I have never had it\nbleach any clothes. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nonly lifted color if left to sit a LONG time by: Julie\n\nFor me, it's only lifted color out if I let it sit on the clothing for more\nthan 24 hrs before washing. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\ndidn't cause fading for me by: Heather\n\nMy clothes have never faded or been bleached when I used it. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\npart of great laundry stain remover by: Julie\n\nI use a paste of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, a tiny bit of Dawn dish soap.\nGets out almost any stain! \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nblood removal by: Micaela\n\nHydrogen provide is especially great at pulling blood out of clothes so that\nthey don't stain... great if someone had a bloody nose all over a white shirt\nor cut their leg and got it on their jeans or socks... not stains or color\nfading... just makes it look like it never happened. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nworks better than anything by: Sara\n\nAgreed! Hydrogen peroxide works better than anything and it has never bleached\nany of my fabrics. I use it on colors, carpet, everything. It's just\nfantastic. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nworks great! by: Lesley\n\nI love hydrogen peroxide for laundry stain removers! Works great on getting\nwhites white without using bleach! \n \n--- \n \nClick here to add your own comments\n\nJoin in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to\nreturn to uses for hydrogen peroxide. \n \n#### Thanks For Visiting My Website: Grab Your Free Gift!\n\nHi, I'm Taylor, a busy mom with 3 kids, so I have lots of hands on experience\nwith house cleaning, laundry and my fair share of spots, spills and other\nmessy catastrophes. 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I’ve been there. Bending over the bathtub, trying to scrub it clean by hand kinda", "Because of questions like these—which usually end with me just convincing myself, on more than one occasion, that I can get another wear out of my bra before laundering it—I spoke to Laura Henney, owner of The Rack Shack, an inclusive bra boutique in Brooklyn, New York. She gave me the 411 on the best ways to wash and care for your bras, and heads up: Turns out, you should be hand-washing your bras, but it’s simple, she promises.", "This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.", "So the answer kinda depends on how often you wear a bra. You can probably get away with wearing a bra two or three times before washing it, but you also want to give your bra a rest in between wears so that it can retain its shape.", "Henney, for instance, tells her clients to wear a different bra each day for a two-week period and then giving them all a wash together. “If you have, for example, a black, a white, a beige, and hot pink bra, whatever you have, wear black Monday, hot pink Tuesday, white Wednesday, and beige Thursday—it’s just better for the material of the bra,” she says. Rotating your bras gives the elastic a break in between each wear, so it can return to its original shape. Yes, this means you might have to invest in a few more bras, but we have some suggestions:", "According to Henney, yes, hand-washing is the best way to get all the sweat and smells out of your bra, while also making sure your bra stays in good shape. And let me stop you mid eye roll at the archaic idea of doing laundry by hand—it’s really a lot easier than you might think. “What I always tell people is just put them in your sink with cold water and soap, go watch an episode of Netflix, rinse them out, and hang them over your shower curtain,” recommends Henney. TBH, that’s a process even my lazy, laundry-hating self can get behind.", "So, machine washing may not be the ideal way to clean your bras, but some of us (hi, guilty) prefer throwing ’em in the machine with our other clothes and calling it a day. Thankfully, Henney says you can still do that, but you just have to make sure your machine is on the gentle cycle. You will need one of those little net lingerie laundry bags to put your bras in. And try not to wash your bras along with anything too heavy, such as towels.", "There are two main criteria you need to meet when choosing a detergent to wash your bras. (1) It can’t have any bleach and (2) it can’t have any alcohol. “They have some amazing laundry detergents out there—my favorite is Soak,” Henney says. If the detergent you already have on hand isn’t safe for bras, just use a bit of baby shampoo.", "Some people wash their bras in water with a couple spoonfuls of vinegar for a more natural cleaning method, but Henney doesn’t love that idea. “It kills mildew, but I wouldn’t recommend washing your bras with vinegar because I want my stuff to smell nice,” she says. Fair.", "If you’re out here putting your bras in the dryer, you need to make like the Spice Girls and stop. right. now. This is the number one mistake people make with their bras, according to Henney. Putting your bra in the dryer will mess with the shape and can make its structure deteriorate way faster. Make your investment last (hey, having boobs ain’t cheap!) by hanging your bras over your shower-curtain rod or laying them flat on a towel to dry.", "If you’re worried that you have to do something special for your bralettes vs. your push-up bra, I’ve got great news for you: the answer is a big ol’ N-O. You can wash all your bras together, the same way. Hooray for equality!", "You know those unrealistic movie scenes where a woman slips her arms through the straps of her bra and then clasps it behind her? Well, as it turns out, that’s actually the “proper” way to put on a bra. “A lot of people twist their bra and flip it over when they put the bra on, but that puts a lot of pressure on the wires and the wires will pop out even easier—and sooner,” Henney warns. “The best way is to put your arms through the straps first and bend forward so your boobs fall into the cups and then clasp in the back.” Ugh, fine.", "Last piece of advice from Henney: Don’t fold your bra’s cups into one another to store them. Instead, lay your bras out flat and stack them on top of each other. When you pack your bras in your suitcase, fill the cups with socks to keep the shape. Genius!", "This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io", "A Part of Hearst Digital Media Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Wash Your Bras - Bra Care and Hand-Washing Tips\n\nToday's Top Stories\n\n1\n\nUh, Lilibet Is Missing from the Line of Succession\n\n2\n\nYour Weekly Tarot Card Reading, By Zodiac Sign\n\n3\n\n28 Signs the Guy You Like Really Likes You Back\n\n4\n\nGet in the Olympic Spirit With Cute Team USA Gear\n\n5\n\nHi, Bennifer Just Recreated THAT Music Video Scene\n\nWe may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products\nwe love. Promise.\n\n# Everything You Need to Know About Washing Your Bras Without Ruining Them\n\nFor the love of god, stop putting them in the dryer.\n\nBy Laura Hanrahan\n\nNov 26, 2019\n\nizusekGetty Images\n\nOkay, so, you’ve shelled out some of your hard-earned money for a beautiful\nnew bra, and you’ve worn it a few times, but now you can’t figure out how you\nshould actually go about washing it. I’ve been there. Bending over the\nbathtub, trying to scrub it clean by hand kinda seems like a narrative you\nnever asked to be a part of. But then again, do you really want to risk\nflushing all the money you spent straight down the drain by putting your bra\nin the washing machine, and possibly—gasp—damaging it?\n\nBecause of questions like these—which usually end with me just convincing\nmyself, on more than one occasion, that I can get another wear out of my bra\nbefore laundering it—I spoke to Laura Henney, owner of The Rack Shack, an\ninclusive bra boutique in Brooklyn, New York. She gave me the 411 on the best\nways to wash and care for your bras, and heads up: Turns out, you should be\nhand-washing your bras, but it’s simple, she promises.\n\nThis content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same\ncontent in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at\ntheir web site.\n\n#### Okay, let’s start with the basics: How often should I be washing my bras?\n\nSo the answer kinda depends on how often you wear a bra. You can probably get\naway with wearing a bra two or three times before washing it, but you also\nwant to give your bra a rest in between wears so that it can retain its shape.\n\nHenney, for instance, tells her clients to wear a different bra each day for a\ntwo-week period and then giving them all a wash together. “If you have, for\nexample, a black, a white, a beige, and hot pink bra, whatever you have, wear\nblack Monday, hot pink Tuesday, white Wednesday, and beige Thursday—it’s just\nbetter for the material of the bra,” she says. Rotating your bras gives the\nelastic a break in between each wear, so it can return to its original shape.\nYes, this means you might have to invest in a few more bras, but we have some\nsuggestions:\n\nRelated Story\n\nYour Guide to All the Different Types of Bras\n\n#### Do I really have to hand-wash my bras?\n\nAccording to Henney, yes, hand-washing is the best way to get all the sweat\nand smells out of your bra, while also making sure your bra stays in good\nshape. And let me stop you mid eye roll at the archaic idea of doing laundry\nby hand—it’s really a lot easier than you might think. “What I always tell\npeople is just put them in your sink with cold water and soap, go watch an\nepisode of Netflix, rinse them out, and hang them over your shower curtain,”\nrecommends Henney. TBH, that’s a process even my lazy, laundry-hating self can\nget behind.\n\n> \"Put your bras in the sink with cold water and soap, and go watch an episode\n> of Netflix.\"\n\n#### What about machine-washing your bras inside a lingerie bag?\n\nSo, machine washing may not be the ideal way to clean your bras, but some of\nus (hi, guilty) prefer throwing ’em in the machine with our other clothes and\ncalling it a day. Thankfully, Henney says you can still do that, but you just\nhave to make sure your machine is on the gentle cycle. You will need one of\nthose little net lingerie laundry bags to put your bras in. And try not to\nwash your bras along with anything too heavy, such as towels.\n\n#### What detergent should I use to wash my bras?\n\nThere are two main criteria you need to meet when choosing a detergent to wash\nyour bras. (1) It can’t have any bleach and (2) it can’t have any alcohol.\n“They have some amazing laundry detergents out there—my favorite is Soak,”\nHenney says. If the detergent you already have on hand isn’t safe for bras,\njust use a bit of baby shampoo.\n\nLarge Lingerie Wash Bag\n\nNORDSTROM LINGERIE nordstrom.com\n\n$12.00\n\nSHOP NOW\n\n#### Can I wash my bras with vinegar?\n\nSome people wash their bras in water with a couple spoonfuls of vinegar for a\nmore natural cleaning method, but Henney doesn’t love that idea. “It kills\nmildew, but I wouldn’t recommend washing your bras with vinegar because I want\nmy stuff to smell nice,” she says. Fair.\n\n#### Can I put my bras in the dryer?\n\nIf you’re out here putting your bras in the dryer, you need to make like the\nSpice Girls and stop. right. now. This is the number one mistake people make\nwith their bras, according to Henney. Putting your bra in the dryer will mess\nwith the shape and can make its structure deteriorate way faster. Make your\ninvestment last (hey, having boobs ain’t cheap!) by hanging your bras over\nyour shower-curtain rod or laying them flat on a towel to dry.\n\n#### Do I have to treat different types of bras differently?\n\nIf you’re worried that you have to do something special for your bralettes vs.\nyour push-up bra, I’ve got great news for you: the answer is a big ol’ N-O.\nYou can wash all your bras together, the same way. Hooray for equality!\n\n#### What else can I do between washes to keep my bras in good shape?\n\nYou know those unrealistic movie scenes where a woman slips her arms through\nthe straps of her bra and then clasps it behind her? Well, as it turns out,\nthat’s actually the “proper” way to put on a bra. “A lot of people twist their\nbra and flip it over when they put the bra on, but that puts a lot of pressure\non the wires and the wires will pop out even easier—and sooner,” Henney warns.\n“The best way is to put your arms through the straps first and bend forward so\nyour boobs fall into the cups and then clasp in the back.” Ugh, fine.\n\nLast piece of advice from Henney: Don’t fold your bra’s cups into one another\nto store them. Instead, lay your bras out flat and stack them on top of each\nother. When you pack your bras in your suitcase, fill the cups with socks to\nkeep the shape. Genius!\n\nRelated Story\n\nWe Tried Every Sticky Bra to Find the Best Ones\n\nThis content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto\nthis page to help users provide their email addresses. 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1,428,072	How To Address a Letter to England	To address a letter to England, write the recipient's name and address on the bottom left of the envelope. Include their full name on the first line, their street address or post office box on the second line, their city and postcode on the third line, and "England" on the fourth line. Finally, write your return address on the back of the envelope.	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Mail which is not addressed correctly may take longer to process or be returned to the sender, which delays delivery and often upsets your customers.", "Royal Mail is the UK's postal authority and requires a certain standard of address formatting to ensure their processing of mail is efficient.", "Information\| Example Addressee's name\| Mr A N Address Company/Organisation\| ADD Ltd Department\| IT Department PO Box Number\| PO Box 789 Post Town (printed in capitals)\| LONDON Postcode (printed in capitals)\| W5 5YZ Address with no street (made up address to show correct formatting)", "Information\| Example Addressee's name\| Mr A N Address Premise\| Manor Farm Post Town (printed in capitals)\| COUNTRYLAND Postcode (printed in capitals)\| XY14 2LG Address with house number and street", "Information\| Example Addressee's name\| Prime Minister House number with thoroughfare (street)\| 10 Downing Street Post Town (printed in capitals)\| LONDON Postcode (printed in capitals)\| SW1A 2AA", "Any business who collects customer address data over the phone, online, in the post, or who performs direct mailings, can benefit from addressing their mail correctly. Individuals sending personal post and packages will also benefit.", "You can be confident that you have prepared your mail as best you can ready for Royal Mail processing to help it get to the correct place, first time. This means you won't have to pay to send it out again.", "If you use World Addresses please be reassured: World Addresses remains fully supported and up-to-date with our latest global address data." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to address your UK mail correctly - Allies\n\n# How to address your UK mail correctly\n\nLabelling your mail and parcels correctly will help reduce returns\n\n## Why is it important to use correct addresses?\n\nIt is important to address mail and goods correctly to ensure they get\ndelivered to the correct address first time. Mail which is not addressed\ncorrectly may take longer to process or be returned to the sender, which\ndelays delivery and often upsets your customers.\n\n## Who specifies what address format is best?\n\nRoyal Mail is the UK's postal authority and requires a certain standard of\naddress formatting to ensure their processing of mail is efficient.\n\n## How should an address be formatted?\n\nSome examples of various addresses in their correct format are as follows:\n\nBusiness address with dependent locality \n--- \nInformation\| Example \nAddressee's name\| Mr A N Address \nCompany/Organisation\| Allies Computing Ltd \nBuilding Name\| Manor Farm Barns \nName of thoroughfare (street)\| Fox Road \nDependent Locality (large villages)\| Framingham Pigot \nPost Town (printed in capitals)\| NORWICH \nPostcode (printed in capitals)\| NR14 7PZ \n \nNote: a county is not part of a postally correct address.\n\nOther elements which can be added to this format are:\n\n * Department\n * Sub-Building Name\n * PO Box Number\n * Double Dependent Locality (small village)\n * Dependent Street (a business park or cul-de-sac)\n\nPO Box address (made up address to show correct formatting) \n--- \nInformation\| Example \nAddressee's name\| Mr A N Address \nCompany/Organisation\| ADD Ltd \nDepartment\| IT Department \nPO Box Number\| PO Box 789 \nPost Town (printed in capitals)\| LONDON \nPostcode (printed in capitals)\| W5 5YZ \nAddress with no street (made up address to show correct formatting) \n--- \nInformation\| Example \nAddressee's name\| Mr A N Address \nPremise\| Manor Farm \nPost Town (printed in capitals)\| COUNTRYLAND \nPostcode (printed in capitals)\| XY14 2LG \nAddress with house number and street \n--- \nInformation\| Example \nAddressee's name\| Prime Minister \nHouse number with thoroughfare (street)\| 10 Downing Street \nPost Town (printed in capitals)\| LONDON \nPostcode (printed in capitals)\| SW1A 2AA \n \n## Who will benefit from formatting addresses correctly?\n\nAny business who collects customer address data over the phone, online, in the\npost, or who performs direct mailings, can benefit from addressing their mail\ncorrectly. Individuals sending personal post and packages will also benefit.\n\n## What are the benefits of using addressing tools?\n\n### For businesses\n\n * Improves your record keeping so that customers address details are kept accurate and up-to-date\n * Consistent format and ready for any mail shots you send out - nobody likes to receive badly addressed mail\n * Speeds up address collection, saving you time\n * Website purchase processes are easier and shorter, increasing online sales and conversion rates\n * Increases the number of goods that get delivered first time\n * Reduces the number of undelivered/returned items and associated costs and time\n * A professional image of your company is presented to your customers\n\n### For individuals\n\n * You can be confident that you have prepared your mail as best you can ready for Royal Mail processing to help it get to the correct place, first time. This means you won't have to pay to send it out again.\n\nTweet Share Share\n\n## Useful articles and guides\n\n### Postcode lookup UX\n\n### Basic guide to address data management\n\n### 6 common mistakes when capturing and storing UK addresses\n\nFind even more helpful articles in our support centre »\n\n * Solutions\n * Pricing\n * Customers\n * Support\n * About\n\n * Developer documentation\n\n#### Contact us\n\n * Call us on 01508 494488\n * sales@alliescomputing.com\n\n© 2018 Allies Computing Ltd. All rights reserved. Privacy \| GDPR \| Cookies \|\nTerms of Use Registered number: 2170222 (England & Wales).\n\nISO 9001:2015 certified\n\nThe World Addresses page you requested has changed recently.\n\nIt now features PostCoder, our new global address lookup service.\n\nFind out more about PostCoder »\n\nIf you use World Addresses please be reassured: World Addresses remains fully\nsupported and up-to-date with our latest global address data.\n\nLogin to World Address admin area »\n\nSpeak to us about migrating to PostCoder from World Addresses »\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://blink.ucsd.edu:80/facilities/services/mail/international/addressing/index.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170202115012/http://blink.ucsd.edu:80/facilities/services/mail/international/addressing/index.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Address Standards for International Mail", "passages": [ "City or town, principal subdivision such as province, state, or county, and postal code. In some countries, the postal code may precede the city or town.", "MS JOYCE BROWNING 2045 ROYAL ROAD LONDON WIP 6HQ ENGLAND\| MS JOYCE BROWNING 2045 ROYAL ROAD 06570 ST PAUL FRANCE ---\|---", "JOHN E DOE SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT 534-0000 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO 9500 GILMAN DR DEPT 0533 LA JOLLA CA 92093-0533", "Important: If your item requires a customs form, the return address on your mail and on the customs form must be identical." ] }, "parsed_md": "Address Standards for International Mail\n\nUC San Diego\n\nFaculty & Staff\n\nSearchMenu\n\nBlink: Information for UC San Diego Faculty and Staff\n\n * Blink Topics\n\n * Buy & Pay\n * Facilities & Services\n * Faculty Resources\n * Finance\n * Human Resources\n * Research\n * Safety\n * Student / Class Info\n * Technology\n * Travel\n * Personal Tools\n\n * At Your Service via AYSO\n * At Your Service via SSO\n * Compensation Calculator\n * Educational Benefits\n * Job Bulletin\n * My Directory\n * My LeaveBalances\n * My Time (Online)\n * My Time (Paper)\n * My Training\n * My Travel\n * SkillSoft eLearning\n * UC Learning Center\n * UCnet\n * All tools\n * Business Tools\n\n * AP On-Line\n * BFSupport\n * CAMS\n * Connexxus\n * Control Tracker\n * EmployeeLink\n * FinancialLink\n * HireOnline\n * JDOnline\n * Marketplace\n * MyApprovals\n * MyEvents\n * MyFunds\n * MyMobileBill\n * MyPayments\n * MyTravel\n * Onboarding\n * Title & Pay Look-up\n * UC Ready\n * Forms\n * All tools\n * Instruction Tools\n\n * ASSIST\n * Class lists\n * Classroom details\n * View DARS audits\n * eGrades\n * Enrollment/waitlists\n * Find a student\n * General Catalog\n * Majors list\n * Minors list\n * Queries\n * Registration status\n * Schedule of Classes\n * Student Directory\n * Term audit\n * TritonEd\n * All tools\n * Research Tools\n\n * eMTA\n * ePD\n * Faculty Expertise\n * MyEffort\n * My Research Safety\n * Proposal Repository\n * RAPIDS\n * Shared Facilities\n * Award Financial Training\n * All tools\n\n * HOME\n * Facilities\n * Campus Services & Resources\n * Mail Services\n * International Mail\n * Addressing\n\n# Address Standards for International Mail\n\nLast Updated: April 20, 2016 9:09:21 AM PDT\n\nGive feedback\n\nRead about U.S. Postal Service (USPS) address standards for international\nmail.\n\nWhen addressing international mail, use these USPS recommendations for\ndestination and return addresses.\n\n## Destination address:\n\n * Use all capital letters.\n * Type or legibly write the address in English.\n * Use no more than 5 lines, including:\n\n 1. Addressee's name\n 2. Street address or P.O. box number\n 3. City or town, principal subdivision such as province, state, or county, and postal code. In some countries, the postal code may precede the city or town.\n 4. Country name\n\nSamples:\n\nMS JOYCE BROWNING 2045 ROYAL ROAD LONDON WIP 6HQ ENGLAND\| MS JOYCE BROWNING\n2045 ROYAL ROAD 06570 ST PAUL FRANCE \n---\|--- \n \n## Return address:\n\n * Sender's name\n * Department and phone number\n * University of California, San Diego\n * 9500 Gilman Dr., Dept. plus Mail Code\n * La Jolla, CA 92093 plus Mail Code\n\nSample:\n\nJOHN E DOE SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT 534-0000 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO\n9500 GILMAN DR DEPT 0533 LA JOLLA CA 92093-0533 \n \n--- \n \n * Important: If your item requires a customs form, the return address on your mail and on the customs form must be identical.\n\nFor step-by-step mailing instructions, see How to Send USPS International\nMail.\n\nFor more information, contact Sym Capps, (858) 534-9187.\n\n## International Mail\n\n * Addressing\n\n * Country Codes\n * Sending FedEx Packages\n * Sending UPS Packages\n * Sending USPS International Mail\n\n### Departments\n\nIntegrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions (IPPS)\n\n### See also\n\nUSPS International Resource Center\n\nUC San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr. La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 534-2230\n\nCopyright ©2017 Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.\n\n * Terms & Conditions\n * Feedback\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.usps.com/international/first-class-mail-international.htm", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200211004559/https://www.usps.com/international/first-class-mail-international.htm", "parsed_text": { "title": "First-Class Mail International", "passages": [ "Alert: USPS will be temporarily suspending the guarantee on Priority Mail Express International destined for China and Hong Kong, effective Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, due to widespread airline cancellations and restrictions into this area.", "First-Class Mail International^® (FCMI) service is the most affordable way to send letters and lightweight packages to more than 190 countries, including Canada and Great Britain.", "Send 1 oz letters or postcards around the world with one Global Forever^® stamp, which currently costs $1.20. The stamp will never expire, even if the postage rate goes up.", "Stamps for standard-sized letters and standard-sized postcards up to 1 oz start at $1.20 for all countries. However, prices for envelopes heavier than 1 oz, oversized, or unusually shaped is based on the destination country‚Äôs price group.", "All postcards and envelopes (or flats) must be rectangular, otherwise an additional charge may apply. Additional size restrictions apply depending on the type of mailpiece you're sending.", "If a mailpiece exceeds the maximum length, height, or thickness of one rate, it will be charged at the next higher rate. Large envelopes that exceed maximum dimensions will be charged package rates. Calculate expected shipping costs for international shipments using the International Price Calculator.", "There are specific regulations and standards for mailing restricted, prohibited, and hazardous materials, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Letters and flats must contain only documents and cannot contain any other goods.", "You'll pay domestic prices for packages shipped to a Military Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO), but these destinations require a customs forms and have specific restrictions." ] }, "parsed_md": "First-Class Mail International \| USPS\n\nSkip to Main Content\n\n## English Use arrow key to access related widget.\n\nEnglish\n\nEspañol\n\n * Customer Service\n\n * My USPS ›\n\nGo to USPS.com Site Index. Skip all page navigation. 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The stamp will never expire, even if the\npostage rate goes up.\n\nBuy Stamps First-Class Mail International Prices\n\n## Features & Pricing\n\n * Our most affordable international service\n * Can be used for postcards, letters, and large envelopes\n * Eligible for flats up to 15.994 oz\n * Global Forever stamp available\n * Delivery varies by destination\n * Eligible for delivery confirmation services such as Registered Mail^®\n * Price varies based on weight and destination\n\nSee Insurance & Extra Services\n\n### Stamp Prices for Letters & Postcards\n\nStamps for standard-sized letters and standard-sized postcards up to 1 oz\nstart at $1.20 for all countries. However, prices for envelopes heavier than 1\noz, oversized, or unusually shaped is based on the destination country‚Äôs\nprice group.\n\nSee Standard Sizes Country Price Groups & Weight Limits\n\n## Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements\n\n * Send mailpieces up to 15.994 oz.\n * All postcards and envelopes (or flats) must be rectangular, otherwise an additional charge may apply. Additional size restrictions apply depending on the type of mailpiece you're sending.\n\nHow to Prepare International Shipments\n\n## Additional Charges for Larger Mailpieces & Envelopes\n\nIf a mailpiece exceeds the maximum length, height, or thickness of one rate,\nit will be charged at the next higher rate. Large envelopes that exceed\nmaximum dimensions will be charged package rates. Calculate expected shipping\ncosts for international shipments using the International Price Calculator.\n\nCalculate a Price\n\n## Customs Forms\n\nIf you just need a customs form, you can use our online tool to fill out the\ncorrect form.\n\nCreate a Customs Form\n\n## Additional Information\n\nExpand All\n\n#### Mailing Restrictions & Prohibitions\n\nThere are specific regulations and standards for mailing restricted,\nprohibited, and hazardous materials, including cigarettes and smokeless\ntobacco. Letters and flats must contain only documents and cannot contain any\nother goods.\n\n#### Internationally Restricted & Prohibited Items\n\nLearn more about what items you may and may not ship outside the U.S.\n\nInternational Shipping Prohibitions & Restrictions\n\n#### Shipping to a Military Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO)\n\nYou'll pay domestic prices for packages shipped to a Military Post Office\n(APO/FPO/DPO), but these destinations require a customs forms and have\nspecific restrictions.\n\n#### Military & Diplomatic Mail\n\nLearn more about how to send mail and packages to loved ones overseas.\n\nSending APO/FPO/DPO Mail\n\n#### For Businesses\n\nUSPS^® offers affordable services so businesses can expand their network and\ncompete in ever-growing global markets.\n\n#### Helpful Links\n\nAccess USPS tools and resources available to businesses that send and receive\ninternational shipments.\n\n * International Shipping for Businesses\n * Business Price Calculator\n * View Commerical Price List\n\nCopyright © USPS. All Rights Reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.royalmail.com/find-a-postcode", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200215060634/https://www.royalmail.com/find-a-postcode", "parsed_text": { "title": "Postcode Finder – Find an Address", "passages": [ "Cookies help us improve your Royal Mail online experience. If you accept their use, continue using our site. Or, find out more about cookies", "Latest service updates\nHow to make a claim\nHow do I make a complaint?\nContact Royal Mail\nHelp with your mail", "Letter and parcel size guide\nRestrictions and prohibitions\nWrapping and packaging your mail\nCustoms information\nRedirection support\nHow to address your mail\nHelp with a Redelivery\nI think my mail is lost\nWhen we can't deliver\nSee all help & support", "As you type, this box will auto-complete with suggested matches. 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It's best to include their surname as well as their first name.", "If the property has a full name, this can take up one line and drop the street name onto the next line.", "There is no need to include a county name, your letters and parcels will reach your intended recipient without one. If, however, you'd prefer to include a county name, you' are welcome to do so.", "UK destination: The final line should be the UK postcode, again in capital letters. International destination: After the area code, add the country name to the final line, again in capital letters.", "Germany has strict rules about receiving mail, which, if ignored, may result in your mail being returned to you with no attempt at delivery. When addressing mail to Germany, always:", "In 2015 a seven digit postcode system was developed for Ireland and should be used in all addresses, other than those for PO Boxes. 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You can search for up to 50\npostcodes or addresses, free of charge, with our Postcode Finder.\n\nBefore sending your item, please check our Prohibited and restricted items -\nadvice for personal customers and Country guides to make sure your item can be\nsent in the mail.\n\n## Addressing your item\n\n * The name and address go on the bottom left corner of the front of the envelope or parcel.\n * Use a clear and easy to read hand writing (or font if you are printing the address).\n * Use a pen or ink that is clear against the colour of the envelope or parcel.\n * Left align the text (no centred or 'stepped' lines).\n * No commas or full stops.\n * Leave a generous margin around the address.\n * Place the correct postage on the top right.\n\nTo protect you and the recipent's privacy please don't include telephone\nnumbers or email addresses on the outside of your item.\n\nRemember to include a return address so if for any reason your item can't be\ndelivered, we can send it back to you.\n\nWrite the words 'return address' on the back of the envelope and underneath\nthat, the actual return address.\n\nBest way to write a UK address\n\nBritish Forces Post Office (BFPO) addresses\n\nThe address layout is:\n\nService Number, Rank and Name Unit/Regiment Operation or Location Name (if\napplicable) BPFO Number\n\nPlease note: the town and country mustn't be included Please go to our HM\nForces Mail page for full details, and any restrictions. A full list of BFPO\naddresses is available at Gov.uk.\n\nTypical way to write an address to an international destination\n\nUsing coloured envelopes (Tip - stick on a white label with black ink.)\n\nIt's important that the address shows up against the colour of your envelope.\n\nAddress format in detail\n\n### Top lines\n\nWrite or print the name of the person (or people) you are sending to on the\nfirst line, above the address. It's best to include their surname as well as\ntheir first name.\n\nYou can add a line for an organisation name.\n\n### Middle lines\n\nUse a line for the property number and street name.\n\nIf the property has a full name, this can take up one line and drop the street\nname onto the next line.\n\nNext line can be used to name the local area or village name.\n\nNext line should be for the town. Write the name of the town in capital (upper\ncase) letters.\n\nThere is no need to include a county name, your letters and parcels will reach\nyour intended recipient without one. If, however, you'd prefer to include a\ncounty name, you' are welcome to do so.\n\n### Bottom line\n\nUK destination: The final line should be the UK postcode, again in capital\nletters. International destination: After the area code, add the country name\nto the final line, again in capital letters.\n\n## Address formats for specific countries:\n\nAustralia\n\nThe State abbreviation should be inserted on the same line as, and between,\nthe town and the postcode.\n\nMr J Brownhall 264 High Street ALLAMBIE NSW 2100 AUSTRALIA\n\nAustria\n\nHerr Franz Huber Beethovenstrasse 12 1010 WIEN AUSTRIA\n\nBelgium\n\nMr Willy Janssens Lange Stationsstraat 352 3000 LEUVEN BELGIUM\n\nM. Emile Dubois Rue du Diamant 215 4800 VERVIERS BELGIUM\n\nBrazil\n\nSr. Ronaldo Ganclaves Av Paulista 952, Apto 16 B VISTA 01311-300 Sâo Paulo -\nSP BRAZIL\n\nBulgaria\n\nDr Tzantcho Gantchev Dimo Hadjikimov 6 1606 SOFIA BULGARIA\n\nCanada\n\nM. Jen Durand 150 Rue Nepeau App5 OTTAWA ON K1P 2P6 CANADA\n\nCroatia\n\nAna Car Ilica 25 41 000 ZAGREB CROATIA\n\nCzech Republic\n\nM. Miroslav Ondevejka Fibichova 92 125 02 PRAGUE 3 CZECH REPUBLIC\n\nDenmark\n\nMr Thor Nielsen Tietgensgade 137 8800 VIBORG DENMARK\n\nMr Torben Raldorf PO Box 100 COPENHAGEN 1004 VIBORG DENMARK\n\nFinland\n\nMr Asko Teirila PO Box 511 39140 AKDENMAA FINLAND\n\nFrance\n\nWhen addressing mail to France, write the addressee’s surname in CAPITAL\nletters.\n\nM. Robert MARIN Rue de l’Eglise Dunes 82340 AUVILLAR FRANCE\n\nMme Marie PAGE 23 Rue de Grenell 75700 PARIS CEDEX FRANCE\n\nGermany\n\nGermany has strict rules about receiving mail, which, if ignored, may result\nin your mail being returned to you with no attempt at delivery. When\naddressing mail to Germany, always:\n\n * Use the new five-digit postcode (using an old four-digit postcode will cause delay)\n * Put the postcode before the town name\n * Put the house number after the street name\n\nMrs F Meier Weberstr. 2 53113 BONN 1 GERMANY\n\nMr P Kunde Lange Str. 12 04103 LEIPZIG GERMANY\n\nGreece\n\nMr George Latsis Alkamenou 37 117 80 ATHENS GREECE\n\nHungary\n\nM. Horvath LASZLO Budapest Kossuth u.7 1055 HUNGARY\n\nIceland\n\nMr Jon Jonsson Einimel 80 107 REYKJAVIK ICELAND\n\nIreland\n\nIn 2015 a seven digit postcode system was developed for Ireland and should be\nused in all addresses, other than those for PO Boxes. All mail for Ireland\nshould now be addressed as illustrated below:\n\nEason 80 Abbey Street Middle DUBLIN 1 DO1 P8N3 IRELAND\n\nThe introduction of the new codes will not in any way affect the existing\naddress structure. The postcode will occupy a new line at the bottom of\naddresses for domestic mail and the penultimate line for international mail.\n\nIsrael\n\nMr G Kaul 27 Rue Yafo 91999 JERUSALEM ISRAEL\n\nItaly\n\nSig. Giovanni Masci via Garibaldi 27 47037 RIMINI RN ITALY\n\nJapan\n\nMr Yushi Morimoto 504 Kasumigaseki 1 chome Chiyoda-ku TOKYO 100 JAPAN\n\nRepublic of Korea\n\nMr Hong Kil-Dong 100 Sejongno, Jongno-gu SEOUL 110-050 REPUBLIC OF KOREA\n\nLuxembourg\n\nM. Jaques Muller 71 route de Longway 4750 PETANGE LUXEMBOURG\n\nMexico\n\nMr Joaquim Cepeda San Antonio Abad 120 – Piso 4 06820 CIUDAD DE MEXICO MEXICO\n\nMonaco\n\nAs France\n\nThe Netherlands\n\nThere should be a double space between the postcode and the post town\n\nMr J van Dieten Morsstr 111 2312 BK LEIDEN THE NETHERLANDS\n\nNew Zealand\n\nMr B Parker 64 Waterloo Quay WELLINGTON 1 NEW ZEALAND\n\nNorway\n\nHerr Hans Hansen Svingen 22 9230 BEKKEHAUG NORWAY\n\nPoland\n\nMr Jan Kalinkowski ul Cicha 5 62-806 KALISZ POLAND\n\nPortugal\n\nSenhor Carlos Manuel Pereira Av das A’Augsa Livres Monte Trigo 7220 PORTEL\nPORTUGAL\n\nRosalina Silva R Conde Redondo 80 1192 LISBOA CODEX PORTUGAL\n\nRomania\n\nMr Gheorghe Petraru Bd Golescu 38 77113 BUCHAREST ROMANIA\n\nRussia\n\nIvanova I.S. Oulitsa Gagagin 7 103375 MOSCOW RUSSIAN FEDERATION\n\nRepublic of Serbia\n\nItems for the former Yugoslavia should be addressed to the relevant Republic.\n\nMr Stevan Raukovic Palmoticeva 2 11001 BELGRADE SERBIA\n\nRepublic of Singapore\n\nMr Tan Kay Hui 532 Chai Chee Road SINGAPORE 1646 REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE\n\nSlovak Republic\n\nM Jan Kemr Olsanka 18 820 01 BRATISLAVA 1 SLOVAK REPUBLIC\n\nSpain\n\nThe province should be included in brackets after the town.\n\nSra Ana Jimenez Mimbreras 4 03201 ELCHE (Alicante) SPAIN\n\nSweden\n\nFru Inger Lilja Vasavagen 3 4tr 582 20 LINKOPING SWEDEN\n\nSwitzerland\n\nM. Andre Perret Schanzenstrasse 7 3030 BERNE SWITZERLAND\n\nThailand\n\nMr Sudhorn Yoothong 13/54-26 Chaeng Waltana Road Bang Kehn BANGKOK 10002\nTHAILAND\n\nTurkey\n\nMr Mazhar Alkan Iskele Caddesi 35 06101 ANKARA TURKEY\n\nUkraine\n\nMrs L Projivalsky 252001 KIEV Prospect F Skaryna UKRAINE\n\nUSA\n\nIf only the first half of the postcode is known, this will be sufficient,\nalthough both parts are preferred. The abbreviation USA is also acceptable.\n\nMr Joe Engle 1612 Dexter Street FORT WAYNE IN 46805 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\n\nMr Bill Harrison 347 L’Enfant Plaza SW WASHINGTON DC 20260-6500 USA\n\n## Was this helpful?\n\nPlease send your website feedback here - we won’t reply to your message. 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For the latest information, you should check the UPU prohibitions & restrictions (PDF 7.2MB) or contact the destination country's customs, postal trade or government authority.", "It's also your responsibility to check if the destination country imposes any duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees on the item you're sending. If you're unsure, please contact the consulate office of the destination country.", "In addition to our customs forms, authorities in the destination country, territory or region require further documentation for some items.", "UK Postal authorities advise that for best delivery results packets and parcels being sent to a PO box address should also include a street address.", "If a PO box is the only address known, then a (recipient) contact telephone number should be given to assist delivery.", "While spacing on the packet or parcel might be questioned with having to provide extra information, there should be room at least to include a telephone number.", "International Express and International Standard - Parcels does not deliver to a Post Office Box however does deliver to a Poste Restante.", "Shipments must be lodged at the counter by 2pm to guarantee two business day delivery (excluding time with border agencies). Maximum shipment size is 50x50x50 cm.", "International Courier Declaration and DHL Airway Bill forms, available at participating retail centres, need to be filled out by hand and attached to the shipment (instructions available in-store). For Customs declarations, articles may not be declared as containing \"Personal effects\".", "* London (E1 to E98, EC1 to EC4, N1 to N22, NW1 to NW11, SE1 to SE27, SW1 to SW9, W1A to W14, WC1A to WC2R)\n* Birmingham (B1 to B98)\n* Leeds (LS1 to LS98)\n* Sheffield (S1 to S98)\n* Bradford (BD1 to BD99)\n* Glasgow (G1 to G79) Note: guarantee of delivery in 2 business days does not apply to G63.\n* Edinburgh (EH1 to EH17)\n* Liverpool (L1 to L75)\n* Manchester (M1 to M99)\n* Bristol (BS1 to BS99)\nFor more information from the overseas carrier, check the Royal Mail website.", "Royal Mail states they can deliver items to the addressee's nominated neighbour if the addressee has opted in to this service and is unavailable to receive the article. In order to opt in to this service, the addressee will need to apply through Royal Mail.", "Some items are considered dangerous and unsuitable for sending from Australia, even if they’re not prohibited by the destination country.", "Australia Post acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging." ] }, "parsed_md": "United Kingdom International post guide - Australia Post\n\nFlooding in QLD and NSW \| Service disruptions for China, Hong Kong and more\n\nSkip to content Skip to primary navigation\n\nSearch for another country\n\n# United Kingdom\n\n#### Check our destination guide for postal restrictions and requirements\n\n## Prohibitions\n\nThe following items are prohibited from importation, meaning they won't be\nallowed to enter the destination country, territory or region.\n\nTo check which items are considered dangerous and prohibited for sending from\nAustralia, download our dangerous goods guide (1.2MB).\n\n * Aerosols\n * Alcoholic beverages and liquids containing more than 24% Alcohol by volume\n * Ammunition\n * Asbestos\n * Ashes (Human Remains)\n * Batteries\n * Clinical and medical waste\n * Controlled drugs and narcotics\n * Corrosive substances\n * Counterfeit currency, bank notes and postage stamps\n * Dry ice\n * Environmental waste\n * Electronic items containing any batteries exceeding 100Wh\n * Explosives\n * Flammable liquids\n * Flammable solids\n * Frozen water\n * Gases\n * Goods made in foreign prisons\n * Human and animal remains\n * Infectious substances UN2814 or UN2900\n * Lighters and refills containing flammable liquid or gas\n * Living creatures, animals and reptiles\n * Lottery tickets\n * Magnetised material\n * Matches\n * Obscene publications and pornography\n * Oxidising materials and organic peroxides\n * Pesticides\n * Poisonous, toxic liquids, solids or gases\n * Radioactive materials\n * Solvent-based paints, wood varnishes and enamels\n * Tickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteries\n * Waste, dirt, filth or refuse\n * Weapons\n\nTransporting food of any kind is prohibited under International Courier.\n\n### Lithium batteries\n\nLithium batteries and devices containing them are prohibited from being sent\nvia International Courier services.\n\nPlease refer to the following websites for further information:\n\n * https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/96\n * https://www.parcelforce.com/help-and-advice/sending/prohibitions-and-restrictions\n\n## Import restrictions\n\nIf an item is subject to import restrictions, it means that provisions must be\nmet before it will be released from customs in the destination country,\nterritory or region.\n\nWe recommend you confirm import restrictions with local authorities before\nposting:\n\n * Alcoholic beverages\n * Animals and animal products\n * Pharmaceutical products\n * Plants and plant products\n * Radio transmitters\n * Sealskins\n * Tobacco and tobacco products\n * Vegetables\n * Weapons.\n\nThe United Kingdom admits articles up to £15 value, except alcohol and tobacco\nproducts, free of duty and taxes.\n\nPlease note the following restrictions for International Standard articles\nbeing carried by the EMS network:\n\n * Ammunition\n * Animals\n * Antiques\n * Asbestos\n * Bees\n * Biological substances\n * Bullion\n * Coins\n * Counterfeit\n * Currency\n * Fur\n * Human ashes\n * Human remains\n * Ivory\n * Jewellery\n * Leeches\n * Live\n * Narcotics\n * Perfumery\n * Perishable\n * Pornography\n * Precious metals\n * Precious stones\n * Silkworms\n * Watches (only if over $150.00)\n * Weapons\n\n### Gifts\n\nThe United Kingdom admits private gifts intended for the personal or family\nuse of the addressee free of duty and VAT up to a value of £36 provided the\nfollowing limits are not exceeded:\n\n * Spirits - 1 litre, plus Wine - 2 litres\n * Tobacco products 50 cigarettes or 25 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50 grams of tobacco\n\n### Okay to send? Send responsibly.\n\nAs the sender, it's your responsibility to make sure your items don't break\nany laws or rules – both within Australia and in the destination country.\n\nRestrictions and conditions can change at short notice so the information on\nthis page should be used as a guide only. For the latest information, you\nshould check the UPU prohibitions & restrictions (PDF 7.2MB) or contact the\ndestination country's customs, postal trade or government authority.\n\nIt's also your responsibility to check if the destination country imposes any\nduties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees on the item you're sending. If\nyou're unsure, please contact the consulate office of the destination country.\n\n## Special documentation\n\nIn addition to our customs forms, authorities in the destination country,\nterritory or region require further documentation for some items.\n\nArticles exceeding £2,000 in value require an invoice.\n\nUK Postal authorities advise that for best delivery results packets and\nparcels being sent to a PO box address should also include a street address.\n\nIf a PO box is the only address known, then a (recipient) contact telephone\nnumber should be given to assist delivery.\n\nWhile spacing on the packet or parcel might be questioned with having to\nprovide extra information, there should be room at least to include a\ntelephone number.\n\nUse of a PO box address (only) may delay delivery because of the need to\nascertain delivery details.\n\n## Delivery locations & exclusions\n\nBefore sending to this destination, it’s worth noting a few more details about\nour international delivery services.\n\n * International Express and International Standard (both carried via the EMS network) - Parcels deliver to all destinations\n\nInternational Express and International Standard - Parcels does not deliver to\na Post Office Box however does deliver to a Poste Restante.\n\n * International Courier\n\nCheck our International Courier page to find a participating Post Office.\n\nShipments must be lodged at the counter by 2pm to guarantee two business day\ndelivery (excluding time with border agencies). Maximum shipment size is\n50x50x50 cm.\n\nInternational Courier Declaration and DHL Airway Bill forms, available at\nparticipating retail centres, need to be filled out by hand and attached to\nthe shipment (instructions available in-store). For Customs declarations,\narticles may not be declared as containing \"Personal effects\".\n\nInternational Courier does not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante.\n\nMetropolitan delivery to (valid postcodes in brackets):\n\n * London (E1 to E98, EC1 to EC4, N1 to N22, NW1 to NW11, SE1 to SE27, SW1 to SW9, W1A to W14, WC1A to WC2R)\n * Birmingham (B1 to B98)\n * Leeds (LS1 to LS98)\n * Sheffield (S1 to S98)\n * Bradford (BD1 to BD99)\n * Glasgow (G1 to G79) Note: guarantee of delivery in 2 business days does not apply to G63.\n * Edinburgh (EH1 to EH17)\n * Liverpool (L1 to L75)\n * Manchester (M1 to M99)\n * Bristol (BS1 to BS99)\n\nFor more information from the overseas carrier, check the Royal Mail website.\n\n### Delivery to a neighbour\n\nRoyal Mail states they can deliver items to the addressee's nominated\nneighbour if the addressee has opted in to this service and is unavailable to\nreceive the article. In order to opt in to this service, the addressee will\nneed to apply through Royal Mail.\n\nRead more about the delivery to neighbour service.\n\n### Calculate postage & delivery times\n\n### Make sure it's safe to send\n\nSome items are considered dangerous and unsuitable for sending from Australia,\neven if they’re not prohibited by the destination country.\n\nDownload guide (PDF 1.2MB)\n\n### More handy info\n\nCustoms forms & regulations Size & weight guidelines International delivery\nservices Packaging options Check for known delays\n\nAustralia Post acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we\noperate, live and gather as employees, and recognise their continuing\nconnection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past,\npresent and emerging.\n\n" } ]
192,009	How To Make a Survival Kit	To make a survival kit for the wilderness, purchase a good knife that can be used to help build shelter, start a fire, hunt, cut food, clear paths, and cut string. Additionally, buy a portable water filter if you’ll be in areas with fresh streams and lakes to drink from. Alternatively, if you’ll be in more arid areas, then pack as much fresh water as possible. You'll want to have a fire starter, such as matches, refillable butane lighters, or a flint and scraper, too. Also, bring a compass or GPS device in case you get lost.	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It is vital that all household members know how to shut off natural gas.", "Because there are different gas shut-off procedures for different gas meter configurations, it is important to contact your local gas company for any guidance on preparations and response regarding gas appliances and gas service to your home.", "When you learn the proper shut-off procedure for your meter, share the information with everyone in your household. Be sure not to actually turn off the gas when practicing the proper gas shut-off procedures.", "If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window and get everyone out quickly. Turn off the gas, using the outside main valve, if you can, and call the gas company from a neighbor’s home.", "Caution: If you turn off the gas for any reason, a qualified professional must turn it back on. NEVER attempt to turn the gas back on yourself.", "Water quickly becomes a precious resource following many disasters. It is vital that all household members learn how to shut off the water at the main house valve.", "Before an emergency happens, locate the shut-off valve for the water line that enters your house and label this valve with a tag for easy identification. Make sure all household members know where it is located.", "Make sure this valve can be completely shut off. Your valve may be rusted open or it may only partially close. If so, replace it.", "Cracked lines may pollute the water supply to your house. It is wise to shut off your water until you hear from authorities that it is safe for drinking.", "The effects of gravity may drain the water in your hot water heater and toilet tanks unless you trap it in your house by shutting off the main house valve. (This is not the street valve in the cement box at the curb – the street valve is extremely difficult to turn and requires a special tool.)", "Electrical sparks have the potential of igniting natural gas if it is leaking. It is wise to teach all responsible household members where and how to shut off the electricity.", "Locate you electrical circuit box. For your safety, always shut off all the individual circuits before shutting off the main circuit." ] }, "parsed_md": "Utility Shut-off & Safety \| Ready.gov\n\nSkip to main content\n\nNavigation\n\nNavigation\n\n * Prepare for Emergencies\n\n * Biological Threats\n * Chemical Threats\n * Cyber Incident\n * Drought\n * Earthquakes\n * Extreme Heat\n * Explosions\n * Floods\n * Hazardous Materials Incidents\n * Home Fires\n * Household Chemical Emergencies\n * Hurricanes\n * Landslides & Debris Flow\n * Nuclear Blast\n * Nuclear Power Plants\n * Power Outages\n * Pandemic\n * Radiological Dispersion Device\n * Severe Weather\n * Snowstorms & Extreme Cold\n * Space Weather\n * Thunderstorms & Lightning\n * Tornadoes\n * Tsunamis\n * Volcanoes\n * Wildfires\n * Make an Emergency Plan\n\n * Plan for Your Risks\n * Tailor Your Plan to Your Needs\n * Access & Functional Needs\n * Infants & Young Children\n * Seniors\n * Campus Ready\n * Caring for Animals\n * Military Family Preparedness\n * First Responders\n * Plan to Protect Yourself & Your Family\n * Indian Country\n * Workplace Plans\n * School Emergency Plans\n * Shelter\n * Evacuating Yourself & Your Family\n * Community & Other Plans\n * Plan for Locations\n * Build an Emergency Supply Kit\n\n * Basic Disaster Supplies Kit\n * Maintaining Your Kit\n * Kit Storage Locations\n * Food Preparedness\n * Car Safety\n * Managing Water\n * Water\n * Business\n\n * Leaders in Business Community Resilience\n * Program Management\n * Planning\n * Implementation\n * Testing & Exercises\n * Program Improvement\n * Business Continuity Planning Suite\n * Business Testimonials\n * Kids\n\n * Kids Games\n * Parents\n * Educators\n * Make a Plan\n * Build a Kit\n * Know the Facts\n * Get Involved\n * Be Informed\n\n * Recovering from Disaster\n * Options for Protection\n * Get Involved\n\n * America's Prepareathon!\n * Citizen Corps\n * Youth Preparedness\n * Preparing Your Community\n * Be a Preparedness Leader\n * Volunteer Opportunities\n * National Preparedness Month (NPM)\n * Calendar & Social Media Toolkits\n * About Us\n\n * Social Media\n * Contact Us\n * FAQS\n * Publications\n * Emergency Alerts\n * Home\n\nSearch\n\nSearch\n\nLanguages\n\nLanguages\n\n * English\n * Español\n * Français\n * العربية\n * 简体中文\n * Haitian Creole\n * हिन्दी\n * 日本語\n * 한국어\n * Русский\n * Tagalog\n * اردو\n * Tiếng Việt\n\nSkip Secondary Nav\n\n * Make an Emergency Plan\n\n * Plan for Your Risks\n * Tailor Your Plan to Your Needs\n * Access & Functional Needs\n * Infants & Young Children\n * Seniors\n * Campus Ready\n * Caring for Animals\n * Military Family Preparedness\n * First Responders\n * Plan to Protect Yourself & Your Family\n\n * Escape Routes\n * Utility Shut-off\n * Financial Preparedness\n * Safety Skills\n * Get Tech Ready\n * Indian Country\n * Workplace Plans\n * School Emergency Plans\n * Shelter\n * Evacuating Yourself & Your Family\n * Community & Other Plans\n * Plan for Locations\n\nMain Content\n\n# Utility Shut-off & Safety\n\n## Utility Shut-off: Natural Gas\n\nNatural gas leaks and explosions are responsible for a significant number of\nfires following disasters. It is vital that all household members know how to\nshut off natural gas.\n\nBecause there are different gas shut-off procedures for different gas meter\nconfigurations, it is important to contact your local gas company for any\nguidance on preparations and response regarding gas appliances and gas service\nto your home.\n\nWhen you learn the proper shut-off procedure for your meter, share the\ninformation with everyone in your household. Be sure not to actually turn off\nthe gas when practicing the proper gas shut-off procedures.\n\nIf you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window and get\neveryone out quickly. Turn off the gas, using the outside main valve, if you\ncan, and call the gas company from a neighbor’s home.\n\nCaution: If you turn off the gas for any reason, a qualified professional must\nturn it back on. NEVER attempt to turn the gas back on yourself.\n\n## Utility Shut-off: Water\n\nWater quickly becomes a precious resource following many disasters. It is\nvital that all household members learn how to shut off the water at the main\nhouse valve.\n\nBefore an emergency happens, locate the shut-off valve for the water line that\nenters your house and label this valve with a tag for easy identification.\nMake sure all household members know where it is located.\n\nMake sure this valve can be completely shut off. Your valve may be rusted open\nor it may only partially close. If so, replace it.\n\nCracked lines may pollute the water supply to your house. It is wise to shut\noff your water until you hear from authorities that it is safe for drinking.\n\nThe effects of gravity may drain the water in your hot water heater and toilet\ntanks unless you trap it in your house by shutting off the main house valve.\n(This is not the street valve in the cement box at the curb – the street valve\nis extremely difficult to turn and requires a special tool.)\n\n## Utility Shut-off: Electricity\n\nElectrical sparks have the potential of igniting natural gas if it is leaking.\nIt is wise to teach all responsible household members where and how to shut\noff the electricity.\n\nLocate you electrical circuit box. For your safety, always shut off all the\nindividual circuits before shutting off the main circuit.\n\nShare This Page.\n\n * Home\n * Download Plug-ins\n * About Us\n * Privacy Policy\n * No Fear Act Data\n * Freedom of Information Act\n * Office of the Inspector General\n * Whitehouse.gov\n * DHS.gov\n * FEMA.gov\n * USA.gov\n\nOfficial website of the Department of Homeland Security\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.desertusa.com/desert-activity/survival-kit.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210911152806/https://www.desertusa.com/desert-activity/survival-kit.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Survival Kit for Desert Travel", "passages": [ "Survival in nature does not always turn on life and death situations, but it certainly can. If planning your equipment and clothing improves your personal comfort and convenience and adds to the enjoyment of your trip, then they become essential benefits that may improve your experience and perhaps your chances for survival in the wild.", "An emergency survival or preparedness kit is an item to be carried while exploring on foot. It can be modified for road trips and other methods of exploration, but specifically here, it is intended for hiking and climbing experiences. Whether you are engaged in a recreational activity or in coping with a survival problem, this simple, well-planned, homemade item can determine the outcome of your time in the wilderness. Emergency survival kits are not one-size-fits-all. Different locales require different items. A desert excursion requires different items than one in a cold area.", "The most important factor in an emergency preparedness kit is that it contains what you need to take care of YOU until help arrives or until you are back to civilization. The most important aspect is to include items that can be used for many purposes. Single-purpose items usually are not very important unless they hold a significant value to you or your health.", "A basic kit should fit in your pocket or backpack within a relatively small metal or plastic container. The following are some suggestions and possible uses for various items. You can probably think of many more that might suit your individual needs as well or better. Plan your kit carefully. Think it through before you go. Know how everything works and what your plans are for each item. Make it your own list and tailor it to your personal needs.", "You may be tempted to buy a ready-made survival kit and some of these have some very useful items in them, but they are more expensive and may not fit your requirements. They also can be dangerous if you have not carefully gone through each item in the kit to know how they work and what their uses are. You may think you are prepared, but then if it comes to using an unfamiliar item, you may have a serious problem. In an emergency situation, you will not want to sit down and read a “how to” booklet. These store-bought kits may have items in them, however, that can be used in your kit. That is a viable option. If you plan your emergency preparedness kit yourself, the odds are that you will be thinking about how to solve a problem, not “What in the world is this thing for?”", "Most items are easy to find in a drugstore or in an outdoor store. Many of the items may be found around your home.", "A sturdy 2-bladed knife. A Boy Scout variety is a good example because it is multi-use. There are many small practical knives available.", "Several large leaf bags for instant body shelter from the sun or cold weather. Retail stores sell convenient solar blankets that will provide the same protection. They come neatly folded into small packages and are inexpensive. This is one instance where a store bought item may be superior.", "A dependable magnetic compass and the ability to use it. You should not wait to be lost in the desert before you learn to use one.", "Matches, 12 or more. Buy waterproof matches or waterproof them yourself by completely coating each match in wax or paraffin.", "Heavy thread - 100 feet of 8-strand for snares, shelter building, gear and clothing repairs. Add a needle to this as it takes up virtually no room. Add a safety pin. Again, this takes up no room and has many uses.", "Water purification tablets - at least a dozen. The iodine variety is much more dependable than halazone. Keep them dry until you are ready to use them. The iodine type can also be dissolved and used as an antiseptic.", "Adhesive tape. It can be used, not only for first aid purposes, but also for clothing repair, tying and cactus thorn removal.", "Balloons - several large, bright-colored ones for carrying water, signaling. Protect them against heat by powdering them and rapping them in newspaper. Replace frequently, as balloons will dry out.", "Flint and steel. Practice using these to start a fire. This is something you must know how to do before you have to use them.", "Candle stub. For drying out damp fire tinder or for light. Wrap in foil and newspaper to prevent or at least to protect from melting in desert heat.", "Miscellaneous items. Permanent metal toothpicks take up little room, a cork, tweezers, comb for removing cactus thorns, emergency medication, aspirin, an inhaler, or Tylenol.", "Other items that can be carried on a person are a belt knife, a good map of the area, 30 feet or so of strong nylon cord, a canteen and a watch. You might carry a firearm with ammunition—provided you are trained in its use. Consider carrying your gear in a small backpack. Weight carried in this manner is less tiring to the hiker. And always make sure you have plenty of water.", "Put together this emergency survival kit before you need it. Think about the variety of potential dangerous situations you might find yourself in and mentally prepare yourself by knowing what you would do. Be aware of the multiple uses of each item in your kit. Even if your kit is never used, it is something you must have. The key to this kit is to improvise and think about possible problems BEFORE they occur. Keep the things in your kit small and keep it with you. The best kit in the world cannot help you if you have left it in the glove compartment of your car or back at camp. Being prepared can mean the difference between success and failure in the wild.", "DesertUSA Newsletter -- We send articles on hiking, camping and places to explore, as well as animals, wildflower reports, plant information and much more. Sign up below or read more about the DesertUSA newsletter here. (It's Free.)" ] }, "parsed_md": "Survival Kit for Desert Travel - DesertUSA\n\n# Survival Kit for Desert Travel\n\n## Tips and Ideas for Desert Survival\n\nby Felice Prager\n\nSurvival in nature does not always turn on life and death situations, but it\ncertainly can. If planning your equipment and clothing improves your personal\ncomfort and convenience and adds to the enjoyment of your trip, then they\nbecome essential benefits that may improve your experience and perhaps your\nchances for survival in the wild.\n\nAn emergency survival or preparedness kit is an item to be carried while\nexploring on foot. It can be modified for road trips and other methods of\nexploration, but specifically here, it is intended for hiking and climbing\nexperiences. Whether you are engaged in a recreational activity or in coping\nwith a survival problem, this simple, well-planned, homemade item can\ndetermine the outcome of your time in the wilderness. Emergency survival kits\nare not one-size-fits-all. Different locales require different items. A desert\nexcursion requires different items than one in a cold area.\n\nThe most important factor in an emergency preparedness kit is that it contains\nwhat you need to take care of YOU until help arrives or until you are back to\ncivilization. The most important aspect is to include items that can be used\nfor many purposes. Single-purpose items usually are not very important unless\nthey hold a significant value to you or your health.\n\nA basic kit should fit in your pocket or backpack within a relatively small\nmetal or plastic container. The following are some suggestions and possible\nuses for various items. You can probably think of many more that might suit\nyour individual needs as well or better. Plan your kit carefully. Think it\nthrough before you go. Know how everything works and what your plans are for\neach item. Make it your own list and tailor it to your personal needs.\n\nYou may be tempted to buy a ready-made survival kit and some of these have\nsome very useful items in them, but they are more expensive and may not fit\nyour requirements. They also can be dangerous if you have not carefully gone\nthrough each item in the kit to know how they work and what their uses are.\nYou may think you are prepared, but then if it comes to using an unfamiliar\nitem, you may have a serious problem. In an emergency situation, you will not\nwant to sit down and read a “how to” booklet. These store-bought kits may have\nitems in them, however, that can be used in your kit. That is a viable option.\nIf you plan your emergency preparedness kit yourself, the odds are that you\nwill be thinking about how to solve a problem, not “What in the world is this\nthing for?”\n\nMost items are easy to find in a drugstore or in an outdoor store. Many of the\nitems may be found around your home.\n\n * A sturdy 2-bladed knife. A Boy Scout variety is a good example because it is multi-use. There are many small practical knives available.\n\n * Several large leaf bags for instant body shelter from the sun or cold weather. Retail stores sell convenient solar blankets that will provide the same protection. They come neatly folded into small packages and are inexpensive. This is one instance where a store bought item may be superior.\n\n * A small mirror or a signal mirror.\n\n * A dependable magnetic compass and the ability to use it. You should not wait to be lost in the desert before you learn to use one.\n\n * Matches, 12 or more. Buy waterproof matches or waterproof them yourself by completely coating each match in wax or paraffin.\n\n * A police-type whistle. Make sure it works and works well because it can be a vital signaling device.\n\n * A small magnifying lens.\n\n * Heavy thread - 100 feet of 8-strand for snares, shelter building, gear and clothing repairs. Add a needle to this as it takes up virtually no room. Add a safety pin. Again, this takes up no room and has many uses.\n\n * Water purification tablets - at least a dozen. The iodine variety is much more dependable than halazone. Keep them dry until you are ready to use them. The iodine type can also be dissolved and used as an antiseptic.\n\n * Aluminum foil for signaling. Aluminum can also be formed into the shape of a cup or pot.\n\n * Razor blade - single edge.\n\n * Adhesive tape. It can be used, not only for first aid purposes, but also for clothing repair, tying and cactus thorn removal.\n\n * Balloons - several large, bright-colored ones for carrying water, signaling. Protect them against heat by powdering them and rapping them in newspaper. Replace frequently, as balloons will dry out.\n\n * Flint and steel. Practice using these to start a fire. This is something you must know how to do before you have to use them.\n\n * Candle stub. For drying out damp fire tinder or for light. Wrap in foil and newspaper to prevent or at least to protect from melting in desert heat.\n\n * Pencil stub. Help rescue parties by leaving notes if you must move to another location.\n\n * Cigarette or note papers. For writing on, for fire starting, and for trail markers.\n\n * Fish hooks and line for fishing.\n\n * Alcohol wipes or similar items that come pre-packaged in drug stores.\n\n * Miscellaneous items. Permanent metal toothpicks take up little room, a cork, tweezers, comb for removing cactus thorns, emergency medication, aspirin, an inhaler, or Tylenol.\n\nOther items that can be carried on a person are a belt knife, a good map of\nthe area, 30 feet or so of strong nylon cord, a canteen and a watch. You might\ncarry a firearm with ammunition—provided you are trained in its use. Consider\ncarrying your gear in a small backpack. Weight carried in this manner is less\ntiring to the hiker. And always make sure you have plenty of water.\n\nPut together this emergency survival kit before you need it. Think about the\nvariety of potential dangerous situations you might find yourself in and\nmentally prepare yourself by knowing what you would do. Be aware of the\nmultiple uses of each item in your kit. Even if your kit is never used, it is\nsomething you must have. The key to this kit is to improvise and think about\npossible problems BEFORE they occur. Keep the things in your kit small and\nkeep it with you. The best kit in the world cannot help you if you have left\nit in the glove compartment of your car or back at camp. Being prepared can\nmean the difference between success and failure in the wild.\n\n##### Related DesertUSA Pages\n\n * How to Turn Your Smartphone into a Survival Tool\n * 26 Tips for Surviving in the Desert\n * Your GPS Navigation Systems May Get You Killed\n * 7 Smartphone Apps to Improve Your Camping Experience\n * Desert Survival Skills\n * Successful Search & Rescue Missions with Happy Endings\n * How to Keep Ice Cold in the Desert\n * Desert Survival Tips for Horse and Rider\n * Preparing an Emergency Survival Kit\n\n### Share this page on Facebook:\n\nDesertUSA Newsletter -- We send articles on hiking, camping and places to\nexplore, as well as animals, wildflower reports, plant information and much\nmore. Sign up below or read more about the DesertUSA newsletter here. (It's\nFree.)\n\nThe Desert Environment The North American Deserts Desert Geological Terms\n\nSEARCH THIS SITE\n\nHome \| About \| Contact Us \| Feedback \| Privacy \| Site Outline \| Advertising on\nDesertUSA \| Aquis Towels \| Hotels\n\nCopyright © 1996- DesertUSA.com and Digital West Media, Inc. - -\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.ready.gov/kit", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210917050754/https://www.ready.gov/kit", "parsed_text": { "title": "Build A Kit", "passages": [ "Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.", "After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.", "Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Download a printable version to take with you to the store. Once you take a look at the basic items consider what unique needs your family might have, such as supplies for pets or seniors.", "To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.", "Since Spring of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended people include additional items in their kits to help prevent the spread of coronavirus or other viruses and the flu.", "Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container", "Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and cars.", "Home: Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.", "Work: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes, stored in a “grab and go” case." ] }, "parsed_md": "Build A Kit \| Ready.gov\n\nSkip to main content\n\nAn official website of the United States government\n\nHere’s how you know\n\n * * English\n * Español\n * Français\n * Ελληνικά\n * Shqip\n * العربية\n * 简体中文\n * Deutsch\n * Kreyòl ayisyen\n * עברית\n * हिन्दी\n * Italiano\n * 日本語\n * 한국어\n * Polski\n * Português\n * Русский\n * Tagalog\n * Türkçe\n * اردو\n * Tiếng Việt\n * Yiddish\n\nOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government\norganization in the United States.\n\nSecure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely\nconnected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official,\nsecure websites.\n\n# Build A Kit\n\nAfter an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days.\nBeing prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last\nfor several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your\nhousehold may need in the event of an emergency.\n\nMake sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below.\nDownload a printable version to take with you to the store. Once you take a\nlook at the basic items consider what unique needs your family might have,\nsuch as supplies for pets or seniors.\n\nEmergency Supply List\n\n## Basic Disaster Supplies Kit\n\nTo assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire\ndisaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic\nbins or a duffel bag.\n\nA basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:\n\n * Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)\n * Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)\n * Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert\n * Flashlight\n * First aid kit\n * Extra batteries\n * Whistle (to signal for help)\n * Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)\n * Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)\n * Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)\n * Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)\n * Manual can opener (for food)\n * Local maps\n * Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery\n\n## Additional Emergency Supplies\n\nSince Spring of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has\nrecommended people include additional items in their kits to help prevent the\nspread of coronavirus or other viruses and the flu.\n\nConsider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your\nindividual needs:\n\n * Masks (for everyone ages 2 and above), soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces\n * Prescription medications\n * Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives\n * Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution\n * Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream\n * Pet food and extra water for your pet\n * Cash or traveler's checks\n * Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container\n * Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person\n\n * Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes\n * Fire extinguisher\n\n * Matches in a waterproof container\n * Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items\n * Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils\n * Paper and pencil\n * Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children\n\n## Maintaining Your Kit\n\nAfter assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it’s ready when needed:\n\n * Keep canned food in a cool, dry place.\n * Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.\n * Replace expired items as needed.\n * Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family’s needs change.\n\n## Kit Storage Locations\n\nSince you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare\nsupplies for home, work and cars.\n\n * Home: Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.\n * Work: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes, stored in a “grab and go” case.\n * Car: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.\n\nLast Updated: 03/08/2021\n\n * Disasters and Emergencies\n * Make a Plan\n\n * Plan Ahead\n * Build a Kit\n\n * Car Safety\n * Food\n * Water\n * Financial Preparedness\n * Get Tech Ready\n * Individuals with Disabilities\n * Ready Campus\n * Ready Indian Country\n * Ready Responder\n * Pets and Animals\n * Seniors\n * Evacuation\n * Plan for Locations\n * Home Fire Escape Plan\n * Safety Skills\n * Shelter\n * Get Involved\n * Ready Business\n * Ready Kids\n * Resources\n\nReturn to top\n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\nYouTube\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://survivalcache.com/death-by-gps-survival-electronics-backup/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210415151727/https://survivalcache.com/death-by-gps-survival-electronics-backup/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Death by GPS", "passages": [ "Relying on electronics is a fool’s game at best. The new term is “Death by GPS” but you could expand that to any technology in your Bug Out Bag that you are relying on. Remember, when it comes to gear “Two is One and One is None”. Having served in the Marine Corps I’ve seen numerous occasions when various electronics have failed and left the mission in jeopardy. I’ve also read various news articles about people relying on their GPS systems only to be lead down dead end roads or otherwise stranded in the middle of nowhere. My best advice is to have manual backups for the electronics in your pack (and your home) and know how to use them.", "“GPS Navigation to sites to remote locations like Death Valley are notoriously unreliable. Numerous travelers have been directed to the wrong location or even dead-end or closed roads. Travelers should always carry up-to-date road maps to check the accuracy of GPS directions.”", "A GPS is a great tool to have, but if something happens to the satellites and you’re forced to bug out and all you have in your pack is a GPS, I’m afraid you’re out of luck. We’re coming up on a time of heightened solar activity, so this kind of scenario may not be as far fetched as you might think. All it would take is one good solar storm and the power grid could be down for months – or longer. If you’re trying to walk to a redoubt with only a GPS to navigate by and the satellites are not working, chances are excellent you’re going to get lost unless you’ve memorized how to get there – or you have a map and compass as a backup.", "Another thing that could cause problems is a battery resupply. If you wind up in the field longer than you expected and don’t have enough batteries on hand and no way to get more, your electronics will start to die one by one. And if you think you’re going to carry a years’ worth of batteries in addition to ammunition, weapons, food, water, shovel, knife, saw, and other survival gear I would highly suggest you put it all in your pack and take it for a ten mile spin through whatever terrain you think you might be walking through if SHTF. I’ve carried sixty pound packs plus a PRC77 radio on many forced marches and I can tell you right now it was hard at 20 when I was in great shape, much less these days now that I’ve been a civilian for many years. Most people simply don’t have the conditioning to do this. These days I feel comfortable with a 40 pound pack for ten miles, but certainly wouldn’t want to carry it more than fifteen miles in a day and I know there are people out there in a lot worse shape than I am.", "Therefore, my advice is to have a compass and map of the area you expect to be operating in and know how to use them. A couple of quick questions: Can you determine the declination constant on your map and adjust for it? Can you find where you are on a map using terrain association or by using two back azimuths? Do you know what your pace count is for 100 meters or 100 yards? If not, you might want to learn or at least brush up your land navigation skills.", "Another idea is to have a wind up radio and flashlight on hand. It gets dark in the woods at night especially if there’s no moon or it’s overcast. The radio can help you figure out what’s happening (if someone’s broadcasting) and the light could prove invaluable to finding your way.", "For communications your cell phone or your hand held radio may not be working. If communications is important you may want to designate drop sites along the route where you can leave or pick up messages from other members of your group that you may be separated from.", "As I’ve said before, I’m no “Luddite“. I love technology and computers, but in the past I’ve seen electronics fail and if you’re dependent on them you could find yourself in big trouble some day. Have backups with you and a plan on what to do with and without your technology.", "About Jarhead Survivor – “Jarhead Survivor” is a nickname given for my experience with the Marines and my interest in survivalism. Before I became fully aware of the prepper movement I thought a lot about being ready for things like power outages and did some thinking about what would happen if... (name the disaster). I was talking to a friend one day a year or two before the economic mess in ‘09 and he was talking about the economy, peak oil, and social collapse. I was instantly hooked. I’d never been able to give a name to what it was that made me uneasy, but from the various rumblings I’d heard in the news there was something making me wary. Now I was able to put a name to it. To reach Jarhead Survivor, write to: [email protected] (dot) com", "On behalf of the SurvivalCache Team, we want to thank Jarhead Survivor for the great guest post. We are long time fans of the SHTFblog.com", "Joel is one of the original founders of SurvivalCache.com. After college, he joined the USMC where he served as an (0302) Marine Infantry Officer. Joel is an avid outdoorsman and spends much of his free time in the mountains. Joel’s hobby is researching survival gear & weapons as well as prepping. Read his full interview here. Read more of Joel's articles.", "Excellent post, sir, and thank you for your service. An interesting point about map and compass is that the declination changes year by year. Every few years some airports have to renumber their runways because the compass headings have drifted (Runways are numbered according to the nearest compass heading divided by 10 – runway 9 – 27 points generally east – west, 18-36 north – south, 14 – 32 northwest – south east, etc.) Your 5 or 10 year old topographic map might have a couple of degrees error in where magnetic north is. Do you know how to find true north without a compass using the sun? If you do that and then compare true north to magnetic north you have a good idea of what the declination is at that spot. There is a reason airports have a compass rose painted on the tarmac somewhere. It is useful and used.", "I ran into a couple on Mount LeConte this past weekend having trouble with their GPS. I also had a GPS and two maps and compass. They were getting ready to make a wrong turn and head toward Georgia. Great article.", "Firstly, I would also like to thank all of you for your service. I don't even use a GPS, one for reliability and because I feel Land Navigation with a map and compass is a highly perishable skill. Just because you have a compass doesn't mean it's gonna help you unless you have the knowledge to use it. I remember an Army pathfinder I used to know always used to insist that I was a fool for not carrying TWO compasses... as it goes: Two is one and one is none. Also, for night Land Navigation I would suggest a GEN 1 Night Vision Device if you are looking to be discreet, also since they are no where near as expensive as modern ones, and SAFETY GLASSES! Walking face first into a branch hurts...", "The lowest tech, probably lowest cost, least likely to be adversely affected by lack of batteries and other hassles \"night vision\" out there is a good pair of 7×50 binoculars. No, they aren't as effective as all the specialty night vision stuff out there, but they're better than most people who haven't used them much might think they are. Other binoculars might do ok, but according to one write up I saw that went into details about comparing the size of the average human eye pupil to size of the objective lens and power of magnification the two \"sweet spots\" were 7×50's (which are ubiquitous and what I used all the time standing bridge watches in the Navy) and 8×64's (which I haven't seen anywhere).", "Personally, I have always carried a magnetic compass in the glove compartment of my vehicle and another one in my bug out bag. I also try to make sure that there is an up to date road atlas of the entire U.S. stashed in my vehicle as well. I have also seen atlas/\"gazetteer\" maps of individual states available that are almost as good as topographic maps. I keep one of those in my vehicle also for the state I live in.", "The bizarre potential problem with using magnetic compasses, which people should be aware of, is that if the earth's magnetic field does \"flip\" then there may be a period of time during which magnetic compasses will be unreliable, and another one during which you're going to have to figure out what the new declinations are after things have stabilized.", "My bug out route is ~1,300+ miles. I have a couple GPS units, but purchased DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteers for every state I could travel through on Interstates, and every adjacent state. Put me back a few hundred, but that's the backup method, stowed in the toolbox along with a compass. http://suburbansurvivalist.wordpress.com/2010/10/...", "But I prefer the GPS! Most of my electronics takes AAA or AA, and I have a small solar re-charger. The BoB also has dozens of lithium batteries, so I guess if I've lost or gone through them, I might not have the charger or GPS by then.", "1,300 what??? WTF? I am hoping that is a misprint. 1,300 miles away is not a bug out location...it is another country. I think it is time to rethink the plan.", "I live in VA (DC area). My parents 100 acre farm is in NE. My brothers live within a few hours of there. That's where I'll go if things fall apart. I'm trying to move closer, but the job market isn't cooperating. IMO if TSHTF, staying on the east coast is akin to committing suicide, so the plan is to bug out until I can move. It's just the reality of the situation – I can ignore it or plan for it. I planned for it.", "I totally understand. My bug out route is covering well over 200 miles. Way less than you but it's unavoidable. My step-kids live almost 200 miles away, so we have to get them(and probably their mom, step-dad and siblings) and then get away from the heavily populated urban area that they live in.", "I used to live in DC as well, I know how it goes. I-66 and I-95 will be parking lots if SHTF – plan for back roads.", "Because it's obviously better to be surprised by good fortune than by bad I just assume that anything electronic in my BOB won't work when the time comes and plan accordingly. If the SHTF and my stuff DOES work then it'll be an unexpected little pleasure.", "Semper Fi Marine! Great article. I too am a Marine and when attending artillery school and in the Fleet Marine Force they preached \"do not get reliant on technology\" know how to conduct fire missions (calculations for shooting the artillery rounds) manually. It was difficulty but it made sense. If generators go down (lack of fuel, destroyed in combat) there will be no firing solutions computed with computers but what we called \"charts and darts\". It had to be correct or we could miss our intended targets or worse hit our friendly units. This lesson is a basic principal to most do not understand but need to if creature comforts of today go away tomorrow.", "When I was at 'Comanche County Cannon Cocker College' (Ft. Sill, OK for you non red leg types) we learned something called black magic. How to adjust artillery fire with no maps and no fire direction control either. Takes a few more rounds than with the electrics but we could get steel on target with nothing but the Mark 1 Calibrated Eyeball.", "I would submit for your consideration that the GPS is an excellent tool if available and used quickly enough. Having been lost in Chicago, the GPS found me much quicker than I could have done with a map. Early in a SHTF GPS probably works and would be good to get you out of the immediate disaster zones (anything east of St. Louis). The key is to 1) not be totally reliant on it, 2) routinely (frequently) verify and validate the results the GPS is giving you, and 3) have a workable, well practiced backup navigation method. If you can save 3 days off of a trip by using GPS early and for as long as it is reliable, then it would be foolish to needlessly lengthen your journey. Additionally, you can use the GPS early on to check the reliability of your compass and map systems.", "CaptBart – I couldn't agree with you more. When the things work they're awesome, but when they don't and you're depending on them you're screwed. Use them as long as you can and if and when they stop functioning go to your manual backup.", "I think the real deal is to know how to use what you've got, be that map and compass, GPS, or just dead reckoning, to know your limits, and to trust your instincts.", "Maps, resection, and terrain association, GPS to verify and get a confirmation fix. I plan on staying on the rocky mountain region and not moving around too much, so terrain association and landmark refference works for me. I do plan on \"receeding\" into the terrain once SHTF even begins to raise up it's slimey head.", "It told us to get on a 6 lane highway/road where the ramp was on the left. Keep left. Keep left. Keep left. Take exit on right. – Recalculating.", "Hey Chefbear! Nice to see you over here too. Yeah, it doesn't hurt to branch out a little and the guys here a really cool... we have a lot in common with our military backgrounds. Maybe they'll let me post here again sometime. Love the picture! I've been wondering what you looked like. You look like a big guy. 🙂", "One of the benefits (or drawbacks depending on perspective) of having Scandinavian, German and Celt blood, along with football and weight-training most of my life. That picture was taken about 7 months and 30lbs ago. Obviously during rockfish season, on a good day! Hopefully we'll see more posts from you!", "Great article. I don’t know the time frame you served but I carried a PRC-77 myself and when you included the spare batteries and encryption you were screwed and your best tool to keep it working was a WP bag, trash bag and an eraser. We had the GPS (pluggers) and sometimes it worked and sometimes we were off by 200 meters or more and that could be life or death in Close Air Support and in night training I had a few injured students out at San Onofre due to GPS being off. Learn the basic, advance from the basics and remember one EMP and all your tech is down. Any Marine/Soldier issued NVGs especially ANPVS7 always carried AA batteries for when the NiCads went out or were no good. Happy prepping and learn something new everyday!", "Great article! I can't stress enough how simple orienteering or land navigation is a skill that you can quickly loose. And find yourself in trouble not being proficient in. I have spent the last 7 years training joint warfighters heading overseas and now I am at the point too retire. Learn the basics. Like how to use a shadow tip method. Or stop wasting money on fancy watches and buy a simple old style wrist watch and learn how too use it to find north. So many soldiers are dependent on GPS that they have become complacent. Old school it! It's not that hard. Basic instruction can be self taught with a boy scout book.", "Didn't read all the posts so forgive me if I'm repeating – With a couple of solar panels from solar-powered outdoor lights, a diode and a little elbow grease – you can actually create a solar-adapter for a rechargeable battery pack (the ones the plug into normal light sockets.) I've tried it and they really do work – so for anyone that has anything battery powered – give it a shot.", "Really been thinking about this. While I think GPS is a valuable tool, land nav is invaluable, something I really need to build more skill at.", "Literally \"Death by GPS\".... A British Columbia couple followed their GPS off- road, where their RV got stuck in the terrain. Amazingly, the woman survived for 49 days after her husband (for who the search has recently been called off) went for help. They blindly followed the directions of the GPS in order to take the shortest route to their destination, and it has cost one of them their life. Tragic story, but valuable lesson. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/rita- chretien-remains-b-...", "when ever my family and I got out of the tri-state area I always bring a map and a compass", "yes! nothing beats having a good map and compass (or two), and knowing how to use them. i have hiked hundreds of miles in the boonies and i definitely know how good it feels to pull out a map and compass and find the correct heading you need when the trail goes to pot, or has been re-routed. the same is true for off-trail, cross country work. does the road your following lead to an abandoned strip mine? does the ridge top your hiking end in an abrupt cliff? a good topo map is a handy tool that can play a good part in saving your life in a survival situation, even a good road map can be useful.", "I have seen one bad outcome and one near-miss from \"experts\" using GPS. The near miss was an specops team training in maritime ops near the mouth of the Columbia River in 1994 (GPS was relatively new). We were performing a night, (zero illumination) \"over-the-horizon\" infiltrating from the ocean up the Columbia River. The navigator had failed to plot a waypoint around the A jetty and we had to execute a hard maneuver way to close to it to avoid running aground at full throttle. The other incident was in Iraq in 2003. An armor battalion XO, the battalion engineer and battalion chem NCO drove into a templated enemy minefield after getting disoriented because their GPS was not updating. Hit a mine and the NCO fractured his foot and leg. The officers were not injured. As the man said, \"Trust but verify\" when it comes to GPS.", "I fully agree with the subject of this article. While I was in the guard I was constantly upset by the over reliance on technology over simpler means of getting the job done. I sometimes was looked at like a dinosaur. I usually countered that in the case of GPS receivers, batteries do go dead at the wrong time. A map and compass don't rely on batteries. Learning to navigate using terrain features and night skies also don't depend on satellites and electronics that could be disrupted by solar flares and sun spots._", "One of my last drills when I was in the Army National Guard the unit I was drilling with was doing Lanes Training (current version of SQT/ Common Skills Training). At the station for navigation skills they were only training on the PLGR (plugger). No one was training on using a compass and map. When I asked about this they younger soldiers said that in Basic and AIT they no-longer train on land navigation with such antiques. This was in 2001 just after the 9/11 attacks. I was shocked to learn that TRADOC thought that soldiers didn't need the skill to use a compass and map anymore and to rely totally on a GPS system like the PLGR. I still think that knowing not only how to use a compass and a map to navigate, but how to use a map with military style grids on it to determine your location down to ten meters are skills that know no limitation of time or place.", "To expand upon my previous commentary: Technology is great until it fails, so you should always know how to do things the \"Old School Way.\" I agree with this article, relying totally on the high-tech can lead you into trouble especially if your not paying attention to things like recalibration of you GPS unit. Another skill they've pull from the Scouting manuals is the skill of trail signals. This was taking natural items and making signs for comrades to follow so that they know where you've gone in case you're self extracting from an area or your party gets separated from each other on the way to the bolt- hole.", "I guess that your GPS can be a wonderful device for being tracked by officials and militaries in case of SHTF, how can you be sure that the militaries will be friendly with civilians? In spite of being a convenient tool, i havent purchased one coz i rather be untrackable as much as possible in the wild...SHTF bug out in my opinion can not be reffered as a \"conventional\" survival situation in which you are trying to reach back civilisation (man vs wild :)) but rather an escape of the civilisation due to the fact that YOU have chosen to stay away as much as possible from desperate and dangerous people and to rely solely on knowledge, proper skills, mindset and equipement to survive and eventually to strive in a harsh environment...That is what im preparing for! ...and i rather die that way than being shot by militaries or abused by gangs...Bugging out offers NO guarantee of success but it can offer for the properly trained FREEDOM. So, in my opinion, a combinaison of 21st century equipment such as : cree flashlights, radio, walkie talkie,water filter, technical clothes and shelter, a good shotgun... along with a combinaison of native knowledge and willingness may be the option?", "I fully agree with the subject of this article. While I was in the guard I was constantly upset by the over reliance on technology over simpler means of getting the job done. Generic Names (James Dunn, Samantha Poole, Jonathan Drumm, etc)", "Excellent post, sir, and thank you for your service. An interesting point about map and compass is that the declination changes year by year.", "I think the real deal is to know how to use what you've got, be that map and compass, GPS, or just dead reckoning, to know your limits, and to trust your instincts. childrens photography portrait session", "I do believe all the concepts you’ve offered for your post. They’re very convincing and will certainly work. Nonetheless, the posts are very brief for starters. May you please lengthen them a little from subsequent time? Thanks for the post.", "GPS units are risky in different climates and parts of the country. swampy area aren't friendly to GPS units either. Be aware, carry a water tight map and a compass. If you cant read a compass, then learn to. Survival items should be basic as possible. Everything I carry is military issue, which means its been tested and approved! A compass doesn't use battery's either.", "Since 2010, the mission of SurvivalCache.com is to provide the most in-depth discussions about survival prepping. Prepping is about being ready for anything that comes your way; whether that’s a natural disaster or manmade. SurvivalCache is here to educate. Check out the team below and read more about us here.", "This copyrighted material may not be republished without express permission. The information presented here is for general educational purposes only.", "SurvivalCache.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking reviews to Amazon. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Additionally, SurvivalCache.com participates in various other affiliate programs, and we may get a commission through purchases made through our links." ] }, "parsed_md": "Death by GPS - Survival Cache\n\nSkip to content\n\n# Death by GPS\n\nby Joel Jefferson\n\nRelying on electronics is a fool’s game at best. The new term is “Death by\nGPS” but you could expand that to any technology in your Bug Out Bag that you\nare relying on. Remember, when it comes to gear “Two is One and One is None”.\nHaving served in the Marine Corps I’ve seen numerous occasions when various\nelectronics have failed and left the mission in jeopardy. I’ve also read\nvarious news articles about people relying on their GPS systems only to be\nlead down dead end roads or otherwise stranded in the middle of nowhere. My\nbest advice is to have manual backups for the electronics in your pack (and\nyour home) and know how to use them.\n\nHere’s a section taken right off the Death Valley home page:\n\n“GPS Navigation to sites to remote locations like Death Valley are notoriously\nunreliable. Numerous travelers have been directed to the wrong location or\neven dead-end or closed roads. Travelers should always carry up-to-date road\nmaps to check the accuracy of GPS directions.”\n\nQuick Navigation\n\n### Do Not Depend On Your GPS\n\nA GPS is a great tool to have, but if something happens to the satellites and\nyou’re forced to bug out and all you have in your pack is a GPS, I’m afraid\nyou’re out of luck. We’re coming up on a time of heightened solar activity, so\nthis kind of scenario may not be as far fetched as you might think. All it\nwould take is one good solar storm and the power grid could be down for months\n– or longer. If you’re trying to walk to a redoubt with only a GPS to navigate\nby and the satellites are not working, chances are excellent you’re going to\nget lost unless you’ve memorized how to get there – or you have a map and\ncompass as a backup.\n\nAnother thing that could cause problems is a battery resupply. If you wind up\nin the field longer than you expected and don’t have enough batteries on hand\nand no way to get more, your electronics will start to die one by one. And if\nyou think you’re going to carry a years’ worth of batteries in addition to\nammunition, weapons, food, water, shovel, knife, saw, and other survival gear\nI would highly suggest you put it all in your pack and take it for a ten mile\nspin through whatever terrain you think you might be walking through if SHTF.\nI’ve carried sixty pound packs plus a PRC77 radio on many forced marches and I\ncan tell you right now it was hard at 20 when I was in great shape, much less\nthese days now that I’ve been a civilian for many years. Most people simply\ndon’t have the conditioning to do this. These days I feel comfortable with a\n40 pound pack for ten miles, but certainly wouldn’t want to carry it more than\nfifteen miles in a day and I know there are people out there in a lot worse\nshape than I am.\n\nTherefore, my advice is to have a compass and map of the area you expect to be\noperating in and know how to use them. A couple of quick questions: Can you\ndetermine the declination constant on your map and adjust for it? Can you find\nwhere you are on a map using terrain association or by using two back\nazimuths? Do you know what your pace count is for 100 meters or 100 yards? If\nnot, you might want to learn or at least brush up your land navigation skills.\n\nAnother idea is to have a wind up radio and flashlight on hand. It gets dark\nin the woods at night especially if there’s no moon or it’s overcast. The\nradio can help you figure out what’s happening (if someone’s broadcasting) and\nthe light could prove invaluable to finding your way.\n\nFor communications your cell phone or your hand held radio may not be working.\nIf communications is important you may want to designate drop sites along the\nroute where you can leave or pick up messages from other members of your group\nthat you may be separated from.\n\n### Technology / The Back-up\n\nGPS / Map & Compass Walkie Talkie or Cell Phone / Signal Mirror/Drop site\nLighter / Matches/Flint Flashlight / Lantern/Candles Car or Truck /\nBicycle/Good Hiking Shoes Furnace / Wood Stove Electric Well Pump / Hand\noperated Well Pump Tap Water / Hand Pump Water Purification Method Kindle\ne-Reader / Survival Books Radio / Hand crank operated radio Electric Stove /\nCamp stove / Camping Grill / Solar Stove Washing Machine / 5 Gallon Buckets &\nKids Your Home / Tent or Shelter System Electricity/ Back-up Generator /\nAlternative Energy\n\nDo you have more ideas for backups? Please share them below.\n\nAs I’ve said before, I’m no “Luddite“. I love technology and computers, but in\nthe past I’ve seen electronics fail and if you’re dependent on them you could\nfind yourself in big trouble some day. Have backups with you and a plan on\nwhat to do with and without your technology.\n\nAbout Jarhead Survivor – “Jarhead Survivor” is a nickname given for my\nexperience with the Marines and my interest in survivalism. Before I became\nfully aware of the prepper movement I thought a lot about being ready for\nthings like power outages and did some thinking about what would happen if...\n(name the disaster). I was talking to a friend one day a year or two before\nthe economic mess in ‘09 and he was talking about the economy, peak oil, and\nsocial collapse. I was instantly hooked. I’d never been able to give a name to\nwhat it was that made me uneasy, but from the various rumblings I’d heard in\nthe news there was something making me wary. Now I was able to put a name to\nit. To reach Jarhead Survivor, write to: [email protected] (dot) com\n\nOn behalf of the SurvivalCache Team, we want to thank Jarhead Survivor for the\ngreat guest post. We are long time fans of the SHTFblog.com\n\nPhotos by: eerake orangejack jorgecgalvezm\n\n#### Other interesting articles:\n\n 1. Survival Cache Podcast Episode 12: Bug Out Trial Run\n 2. Walking the Walk Part 1: Planning a Bug-Out Trip\n 3. Going Off Grid – Part II\n 4. 3 Best Maps That Should Be In Your Survival Gear\n\n##### Written by Joel Jefferson\n\nJoel is one of the original founders of SurvivalCache.com. After college, he\njoined the USMC where he served as an (0302) Marine Infantry Officer. Joel is\nan avid outdoorsman and spends much of his free time in the mountains. Joel’s\nhobby is researching survival gear & weapons as well as prepping. Read his\nfull interview here. Read more of Joel's articles.\n\n### 38 thoughts on “Death by GPS”\n\n 1. CaptBart\n\nFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:40 am\n\nExcellent post, sir, and thank you for your service. An interesting point\nabout map and compass is that the declination changes year by year. Every few\nyears some airports have to renumber their runways because the compass\nheadings have drifted (Runways are numbered according to the nearest compass\nheading divided by 10 – runway 9 – 27 points generally east – west, 18-36\nnorth – south, 14 – 32 northwest – south east, etc.) Your 5 or 10 year old\ntopographic map might have a couple of degrees error in where magnetic north\nis. Do you know how to find true north without a compass using the sun? If you\ndo that and then compare true north to magnetic north you have a good idea of\nwhat the declination is at that spot. There is a reason airports have a\ncompass rose painted on the tarmac somewhere. It is useful and used.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Combat_Medic\n\nFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:51 am\n\nI ran into a couple on Mount LeConte this past weekend having trouble with\ntheir GPS. I also had a GPS and two maps and compass. They were getting ready\nto make a wrong turn and head toward Georgia. Great article.\n\nReply\n\n 3. JohnDoe1999\n\nFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:09 am\n\nFirstly, I would also like to thank all of you for your service. I don't even\nuse a GPS, one for reliability and because I feel Land Navigation with a map\nand compass is a highly perishable skill. Just because you have a compass\ndoesn't mean it's gonna help you unless you have the knowledge to use it. I\nremember an Army pathfinder I used to know always used to insist that I was a\nfool for not carrying TWO compasses... as it goes: Two is one and one is none.\nAlso, for night Land Navigation I would suggest a GEN 1 Night Vision Device if\nyou are looking to be discreet, also since they are no where near as expensive\nas modern ones, and SAFETY GLASSES! Walking face first into a branch hurts...\n\nReply\n\n * Minarchist_1776\n\nFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:26 pm\n\nThe lowest tech, probably lowest cost, least likely to be adversely affected\nby lack of batteries and other hassles \"night vision\" out there is a good pair\nof 7×50 binoculars. No, they aren't as effective as all the specialty night\nvision stuff out there, but they're better than most people who haven't used\nthem much might think they are. Other binoculars might do ok, but according to\none write up I saw that went into details about comparing the size of the\naverage human eye pupil to size of the objective lens and power of\nmagnification the two \"sweet spots\" were 7×50's (which are ubiquitous and what\nI used all the time standing bridge watches in the Navy) and 8×64's (which I\nhaven't seen anywhere).\n\nPersonally, I have always carried a magnetic compass in the glove compartment\nof my vehicle and another one in my bug out bag. I also try to make sure that\nthere is an up to date road atlas of the entire U.S. stashed in my vehicle as\nwell. I have also seen atlas/\"gazetteer\" maps of individual states available\nthat are almost as good as topographic maps. I keep one of those in my vehicle\nalso for the state I live in.\n\nThe bizarre potential problem with using magnetic compasses, which people\nshould be aware of, is that if the earth's magnetic field does \"flip\" then\nthere may be a period of time during which magnetic compasses will be\nunreliable, and another one during which you're going to have to figure out\nwhat the new declinations are after things have stabilized.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Suburban Survivalist\n\nFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:08 pm\n\nMy bug out route is ~1,300+ miles. I have a couple GPS units, but purchased\nDeLorme Atlas & Gazetteers for every state I could travel through on\nInterstates, and every adjacent state. Put me back a few hundred, but that's\nthe backup method, stowed in the toolbox along with a compass.\nhttp://suburbansurvivalist.wordpress.com/2010/10/...\n\nBut I prefer the GPS! Most of my electronics takes AAA or AA, and I have a\nsmall solar re-charger. The BoB also has dozens of lithium batteries, so I\nguess if I've lost or gone through them, I might not have the charger or GPS\nby then.\n\nReply\n\n * Forge_Survival\n\nFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:17 pm\n\n1,300 what??? WTF? I am hoping that is a misprint. 1,300 miles away is not a\nbug out location...it is another country. I think it is time to rethink the\nplan.\n\nReply\n\n * Suburban Survivalist\n\nFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:27 pm\n\nI live in VA (DC area). My parents 100 acre farm is in NE. My brothers live\nwithin a few hours of there. That's where I'll go if things fall apart. I'm\ntrying to move closer, but the job market isn't cooperating. IMO if TSHTF,\nstaying on the east coast is akin to committing suicide, so the plan is to bug\nout until I can move. It's just the reality of the situation – I can ignore it\nor plan for it. I planned for it.\n\nReply\n\n * nerdyadventurer\n\nFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:14 am\n\nI totally understand. My bug out route is covering well over 200 miles. Way\nless than you but it's unavoidable. My step-kids live almost 200 miles away,\nso we have to get them(and probably their mom, step-dad and siblings) and then\nget away from the heavily populated urban area that they live in.\n\nReply\n\n * Forge_Survival\n\nFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:46 pm\n\nI used to live in DC as well, I know how it goes. I-66 and I-95 will be\nparking lots if SHTF – plan for back roads.\n\nReply\n\n 5. James Felix\n\nFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:02 am\n\nBecause it's obviously better to be surprised by good fortune than by bad I\njust assume that anything electronic in my BOB won't work when the time comes\nand plan accordingly. If the SHTF and my stuff DOES work then it'll be an\nunexpected little pleasure.\n\nReply\n\n 6. Kevin James\n\nFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:43 pm\n\nSemper Fi Marine! Great article. I too am a Marine and when attending\nartillery school and in the Fleet Marine Force they preached \"do not get\nreliant on technology\" know how to conduct fire missions (calculations for\nshooting the artillery rounds) manually. It was difficulty but it made sense.\nIf generators go down (lack of fuel, destroyed in combat) there will be no\nfiring solutions computed with computers but what we called \"charts and\ndarts\". It had to be correct or we could miss our intended targets or worse\nhit our friendly units. This lesson is a basic principal to most do not\nunderstand but need to if creature comforts of today go away tomorrow.\n\nReply\n\n * CaptBart\n\nFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:01 pm\n\nWhen I was at 'Comanche County Cannon Cocker College' (Ft. Sill, OK for you\nnon red leg types) we learned something called black magic. How to adjust\nartillery fire with no maps and no fire direction control either. Takes a few\nmore rounds than with the electrics but we could get steel on target with\nnothing but the Mark 1 Calibrated Eyeball.\n\nReply\n\n 7. CaptBart\n\nFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:06 pm\n\nI would submit for your consideration that the GPS is an excellent tool if\navailable and used quickly enough. Having been lost in Chicago, the GPS found\nme much quicker than I could have done with a map. Early in a SHTF GPS\nprobably works and would be good to get you out of the immediate disaster\nzones (anything east of St. Louis). The key is to 1) not be totally reliant on\nit, 2) routinely (frequently) verify and validate the results the GPS is\ngiving you, and 3) have a workable, well practiced backup navigation method.\nIf you can save 3 days off of a trip by using GPS early and for as long as it\nis reliable, then it would be foolish to needlessly lengthen your journey.\nAdditionally, you can use the GPS early on to check the reliability of your\ncompass and map systems.\n\nReply\n\n * Jarhead Survivor\n\nFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:36 pm\n\nCaptBart – I couldn't agree with you more. When the things work they're\nawesome, but when they don't and you're depending on them you're screwed. Use\nthem as long as you can and if and when they stop functioning go to your\nmanual backup.\n\nReply\n\n 8. Michael\n\nFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:24 pm\n\nDeath by GPS, I love it.\n\nI think the real deal is to know how to use what you've got, be that map and\ncompass, GPS, or just dead reckoning, to know your limits, and to trust your\ninstincts.\n\nReply\n\n 9. PBJ1\n\nFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:23 pm\n\nMaps, resection, and terrain association, GPS to verify and get a confirmation\nfix. I plan on staying on the rocky mountain region and not moving around too\nmuch, so terrain association and landmark refference works for me. I do plan\non \"receeding\" into the terrain once SHTF even begins to raise up it's slimey\nhead.\n\nReply\n\n 10. Chris\n\nFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:39 pm\n\nI have a love hate relationship with GPS.\n\nIt told us to get on a 6 lane highway/road where the ramp was on the left.\nKeep left. Keep left. Keep left. Take exit on right. – Recalculating.\n\nYeah, across 5 other lanes of traffic? I don't think so. Piece of junk.\n\nReply\n\n * Jarhead Survivor\n\nFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:37 pm\n\nHaha! Exactly!! That's what I ran into when I tried to use on of those things\non the highway.\n\nReply\n\n 11. Chefbear58\n\nFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:44 am\n\nGood article Jarhead. Honestly didn't expect to see an article by you on this\nsite, nice surprise.\n\nReply\n\n * Jarhead Survivor\n\nFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:42 pm\n\nHey Chefbear! Nice to see you over here too. Yeah, it doesn't hurt to branch\nout a little and the guys here a really cool... we have a lot in common with\nour military backgrounds. Maybe they'll let me post here again sometime. Love\nthe picture! I've been wondering what you looked like. You look like a big\nguy. 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * Chefbear58\n\nFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:20 pm\n\nOne of the benefits (or drawbacks depending on perspective) of having\nScandinavian, German and Celt blood, along with football and weight-training\nmost of my life. That picture was taken about 7 months and 30lbs ago.\nObviously during rockfish season, on a good day! Hopefully we'll see more\nposts from you!\n\nTake it easy Jarhead\n\nReply\n\n 12. jarhead03\n\nFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:07 am\n\nGreat article. I don’t know the time frame you served but I carried a PRC-77\nmyself and when you included the spare batteries and encryption you were\nscrewed and your best tool to keep it working was a WP bag, trash bag and an\neraser. We had the GPS (pluggers) and sometimes it worked and sometimes we\nwere off by 200 meters or more and that could be life or death in Close Air\nSupport and in night training I had a few injured students out at San Onofre\ndue to GPS being off. Learn the basic, advance from the basics and remember\none EMP and all your tech is down. Any Marine/Soldier issued NVGs especially\nANPVS7 always carried AA batteries for when the NiCads went out or were no\ngood. Happy prepping and learn something new everyday!\n\nReply\n\n 13. CO_Horseman001\n\nMarch 3, 2011 at 4:14 pm\n\nGreat article! I can't stress enough how simple orienteering or land\nnavigation is a skill that you can quickly loose. And find yourself in trouble\nnot being proficient in. I have spent the last 7 years training joint\nwarfighters heading overseas and now I am at the point too retire. Learn the\nbasics. Like how to use a shadow tip method. Or stop wasting money on fancy\nwatches and buy a simple old style wrist watch and learn how too use it to\nfind north. So many soldiers are dependent on GPS that they have become\ncomplacent. Old school it! It's not that hard. Basic instruction can be self\ntaught with a boy scout book.\n\nReply\n\n 14. Roman Redna\n\nMarch 10, 2011 at 5:43 pm\n\nDidn't read all the posts so forgive me if I'm repeating – With a couple of\nsolar panels from solar-powered outdoor lights, a diode and a little elbow\ngrease – you can actually create a solar-adapter for a rechargeable battery\npack (the ones the plug into normal light sockets.) I've tried it and they\nreally do work – so for anyone that has anything battery powered – give it a\nshot.\n\nReply\n\n 15. JonM1911\n\nApril 9, 2011 at 7:24 pm\n\nReally been thinking about this. While I think GPS is a valuable tool, land\nnav is invaluable, something I really need to build more skill at.\n\nReply\n\n 16. Matt\n\nMay 17, 2011 at 6:02 pm\n\nLiterally \"Death by GPS\".... A British Columbia couple followed their GPS off-\nroad, where their RV got stuck in the terrain. Amazingly, the woman survived\nfor 49 days after her husband (for who the search has recently been called\noff) went for help. They blindly followed the directions of the GPS in order\nto take the shortest route to their destination, and it has cost one of them\ntheir life. Tragic story, but valuable lesson. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/rita-\nchretien-remains-b-...\n\nReply\n\n 17. survivalexpert\n\nMay 23, 2011 at 5:56 pm\n\nwhen ever my family and I got out of the tri-state area I always bring a map\nand a compass\n\nReply\n\n 18. kleanerbore\n\nMay 28, 2011 at 9:56 am\n\nyes! nothing beats having a good map and compass (or two), and knowing how to\nuse them. i have hiked hundreds of miles in the boonies and i definitely know\nhow good it feels to pull out a map and compass and find the correct heading\nyou need when the trail goes to pot, or has been re-routed. the same is true\nfor off-trail, cross country work. does the road your following lead to an\nabandoned strip mine? does the ridge top your hiking end in an abrupt cliff? a\ngood topo map is a handy tool that can play a good part in saving your life in\na survival situation, even a good road map can be useful.\n\nReply\n\n 19. pcw\n\nSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:55 pm\n\nI have seen one bad outcome and one near-miss from \"experts\" using GPS. The\nnear miss was an specops team training in maritime ops near the mouth of the\nColumbia River in 1994 (GPS was relatively new). We were performing a night,\n(zero illumination) \"over-the-horizon\" infiltrating from the ocean up the\nColumbia River. The navigator had failed to plot a waypoint around the A jetty\nand we had to execute a hard maneuver way to close to it to avoid running\naground at full throttle. The other incident was in Iraq in 2003. An armor\nbattalion XO, the battalion engineer and battalion chem NCO drove into a\ntemplated enemy minefield after getting disoriented because their GPS was not\nupdating. Hit a mine and the NCO fractured his foot and leg. The officers were\nnot injured. As the man said, \"Trust but verify\" when it comes to GPS.\n\nReply\n\n 20. KansasScout\n\nMarch 27, 2012 at 5:10 am\n\nI fully agree with the subject of this article. While I was in the guard I was\nconstantly upset by the over reliance on technology over simpler means of\ngetting the job done. I sometimes was looked at like a dinosaur. I usually\ncountered that in the case of GPS receivers, batteries do go dead at the wrong\ntime. A map and compass don't rely on batteries. Learning to navigate using\nterrain features and night skies also don't depend on satellites and\nelectronics that could be disrupted by solar flares and sun spots._\n\nReply\n\n 21. KansasScout\n\nApril 30, 2012 at 11:15 pm\n\nOne of my last drills when I was in the Army National Guard the unit I was\ndrilling with was doing Lanes Training (current version of SQT/ Common Skills\nTraining). At the station for navigation skills they were only training on the\nPLGR (plugger). No one was training on using a compass and map. When I asked\nabout this they younger soldiers said that in Basic and AIT they no-longer\ntrain on land navigation with such antiques. This was in 2001 just after the\n9/11 attacks. I was shocked to learn that TRADOC thought that soldiers didn't\nneed the skill to use a compass and map anymore and to rely totally on a GPS\nsystem like the PLGR. I still think that knowing not only how to use a compass\nand a map to navigate, but how to use a map with military style grids on it to\ndetermine your location down to ten meters are skills that know no limitation\nof time or place.\n\nReply\n\n 22. KansasScout\n\nApril 30, 2012 at 11:19 pm\n\nTo expand upon my previous commentary: Technology is great until it fails, so\nyou should always know how to do things the \"Old School Way.\" I agree with\nthis article, relying totally on the high-tech can lead you into trouble\nespecially if your not paying attention to things like recalibration of you\nGPS unit. Another skill they've pull from the Scouting manuals is the skill of\ntrail signals. This was taking natural items and making signs for comrades to\nfollow so that they know where you've gone in case you're self extracting from\nan area or your party gets separated from each other on the way to the bolt-\nhole.\n\nReply\n\n 23. gilles\n\nNovember 11, 2012 at 11:23 am\n\nI guess that your GPS can be a wonderful device for being tracked by officials\nand militaries in case of SHTF, how can you be sure that the militaries will\nbe friendly with civilians? In spite of being a convenient tool, i haven`t\npurchased one coz i rather be untrackable as much as possible in the\nwild...SHTF bug out in my opinion can not be reffered as a \"conventional\"\nsurvival situation in which you are trying to reach back civilisation (man vs\nwild :)) but rather an escape of the civilisation due to the fact that YOU\nhave chosen to stay away as much as possible from desperate and dangerous\npeople and to rely solely on knowledge, proper skills, mindset and equipement\nto survive and eventually to strive in a harsh environment...That is what i`m\npreparing for! ...and i rather die that way than being shot by militaries or\nabused by gangs...Bugging out offers NO guarantee of success but it can offer\nfor the properly trained FREEDOM. So, in my opinion, a combinaison of 21st\ncentury equipment such as : cree flashlights, radio, walkie talkie,water\nfilter, technical clothes and shelter, a good shotgun... along with a\ncombinaison of native knowledge and willingness may be the option?\n\nReply\n\n 24. stuve\n\nApril 29, 2013 at 6:50 am\n\nI fully agree with the subject of this article. While I was in the guard I was\nconstantly upset by the over reliance on technology over simpler means of\ngetting the job done. Generic Names (James Dunn, Samantha Poole, Jonathan\nDrumm, etc)\n\nReply\n\n 25. Samantha Poole\n\nApril 29, 2013 at 11:12 am\n\nExcellent post, sir, and thank you for your service. An interesting point\nabout map and compass is that the declination changes year by year.\n\nReply\n\n 26. david\n\nMay 9, 2013 at 11:04 am\n\nI think the real deal is to know how to use what you've got, be that map and\ncompass, GPS, or just dead reckoning, to know your limits, and to trust your\ninstincts. childrens photography portrait session\n\nReply\n\n 27. alan walkie talkie\n\nJune 6, 2013 at 8:16 pm\n\nI do believe all the concepts you’ve offered for your post. They’re very\nconvincing and will certainly work. Nonetheless, the posts are very brief for\nstarters. May you please lengthen them a little from subsequent time? Thanks\nfor the post.\n\nReply\n\n 28. steve malarchik\n\nDecember 9, 2013 at 2:29 pm\n\nGPS units are risky in different climates and parts of the country. swampy\narea aren't friendly to GPS units either. Be aware, carry a water tight map\nand a compass. If you cant read a compass, then learn to. Survival items\nshould be basic as possible. Everything I carry is military issue, which means\nits been tested and approved! 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NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.", "Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System , NWR is an \"All Hazards\" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).", "Known as the \"Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service,\" NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes more than 1000 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the VHF public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz):", "The Midland WR-120 desktop NOAA weather radio knows it is supposed to receive a weekly test from the National Weather Service every seven days. If the radio goes for ten days without receiving a test, it gives out one beep every ten minutes.", "If you do not want to wait, you can cancel the beeping by unplugging the radio from the wall, turning the radio over, and removing one battery. Wait approximately 10-15 seconds, then replace the battery and plug the radio back in. The settings on the radio will NOT be affected by this, as the SAME county code, and all other information is stored on a flash memory chip.", "Push MENU. \"SET TIME\" appears. 2) Push SELECT 3) Use the up/down arrows to adjust the hour up or down. To get from AM to PM, just continue past the hour 12. 4) Use the right button to move to the minutes setting 5) Use the up/down arrows to adjust the minutes up or down. Right arrow to access both of the minute digits. 6) When you have set the clock to the proper time, hit MENU twice. The radio will display \"SAVING\". You are done setting the clock.", "We apologize for the inconvenience. The ten-day missed test alarm is a way to assure viewers that their weather radio is performing properly.", "NOTE: The previous version of this radio, the Midland WR-100 does not make an audible beep. However, it will display the words \"CHECK RECEPTION\" until it is re-set using the same steps as outlined above. Like the WR-120, the radio will automatically re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next watch/warning issuance.", "Listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.", "Listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.", "Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.", "Weather information is available on the NWS San Juan website at: http://www.weather.gov/sju/. 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NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings,\nwatches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\n\nWorking with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert\nSystem , NWR is an \"All Hazards\" radio network, making it your single source\nfor comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with\nFederal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR\nalso broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards –\nincluding natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as\nchemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or\n911 Telephone outages).\n\nKnown as the \"Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service,\" NWR is provided as a\npublic service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),\npart of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes more than 1000 transmitters,\ncovering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin\nIslands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio\nreceiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in\nthe VHF public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz):\n\n162.400\n\n\|\n\n162.425\n\n\|\n\n162.450\n\n\|\n\n162.475\n\n\|\n\n162.500\n\n\|\n\n162.525\n\n\|\n\n162.550 \n \n---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \n \n#### Special Notices\n\n##### Click on [+] to see more [-] to see less\n\n> ##### [+] \"Beeping\" on certain Midland receivers and the weekly test\n\n> NOTE: If your Midland receiver is beeping, the following explanation is the\n> most common, but it is not the ONLY explanation for a beeping receiver.\n>\n> The Midland WR-120 desktop NOAA weather radio knows it is supposed to\n> receive a weekly test from the National Weather Service every seven days. If\n> the radio goes for ten days without receiving a test, it gives out one beep\n> every ten minutes.\n>\n> The radio will re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next\n> watch/warning issuance.\n>\n> If you do not want to wait, you can cancel the beeping by unplugging the\n> radio from the wall, turning the radio over, and removing one battery. Wait\n> approximately 10-15 seconds, then replace the battery and plug the radio\n> back in. The settings on the radio will NOT be affected by this, as the SAME\n> county code, and all other information is stored on a flash memory chip.\n>\n> But you WILL need to re-set the clock. To do so:\n>\n> 1) Push MENU. \"SET TIME\" appears. 2) Push SELECT 3) Use the up/down arrows\n> to adjust the hour up or down. To get from AM to PM, just continue past the\n> hour 12. 4) Use the right button to move to the minutes setting 5) Use the\n> up/down arrows to adjust the minutes up or down. Right arrow to access both\n> of the minute digits. 6) When you have set the clock to the proper time, hit\n> MENU twice. The radio will display \"SAVING\". You are done setting the clock.\n>\n> We apologize for the inconvenience. The ten-day missed test alarm is a way\n> to assure viewers that their weather radio is performing properly.\n>\n> NOTE: The previous version of this radio, the Midland WR-100 does not make\n> an audible beep. However, it will display the words \"CHECK RECEPTION\" until\n> it is re-set using the same steps as outlined above. Like the WR-120, the\n> radio will automatically re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next\n> watch/warning issuance.\n\n> ##### [+] WNG656 Fort Ransom, ND transmitter has limited coverage (07/28/21)\n\n> (7/28/2021) WNG656 Fort Ransom, ND on frequency 162.525 has limited coverage\n> caused by a lightning strike to the antenna. We do not have a date for\n> return to service.\n>\n> Listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage\n> Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county. We apologize for\n> the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.\n\n> ##### [+] WNG728 Bellflower, MO transmitter is Out of Service (07/16/21)\n\n> (7/16/2021) WNG728 Bellflower, MO on frequency 162.425 is currently in the\n> process of being moved to another tower. We do not have an estimated date\n> for a return to service.\n>\n> Listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage\n> Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county. We apologize for\n> the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.\n\n> ##### [+] KZZ95 Mt. McArthur, AK transmitter is Out of Service (03/27/20)\n\n> (03/27/2020) KZZ95 Mt. McArthur, AK transmitter on frequency 162.525 MHz is\n> out of service due to an intermittent broadcast. We do not have an estimated\n> date for a return to service.\n>\n> Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather\n> Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their\n> county. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.\n\n> ##### [+] WNG677 St. Croix (Christiansted), VI transmitter Out of Service\n> (11/1/17)\n\n> (11/1/17) WNG677 St. Croix (Christiansted), VI, service discontinued due to\n> site destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Ongoing search\n> continues for an alternate site location to restore service to the area. We\n> do not have a date for a replacement service.\n>\n> Weather information is available on the NWS San Juan website at:\n> http://www.weather.gov/sju/. Additionally, listeners are welcome to contact\n> the San Juan, PR WFO (787-253-4586) directly for further advice regarding\n> the receipt of weather and alert information for their area.\n\n> ##### [+] WWH34 Walton, NY transmitter Out of Service (Update 11/1/17)\n\n> (11/1/17) WWH34 Walton, NY, is currently in the process of being moved to\n> another tower. We do not have a date for return to service.\n>\n> (8/27/15) The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter WWH34 located near Walton, NY\n> on the frequency 162.425 was placed Out of Service due to a failure of a\n> transmitter component. We are working with the Cooperator to find and\n> install a replacement. We do not have an estimated date for return to\n> service\n>\n> During this outage, we encourage people to try other surrounding weather\n> radio broadcasts. 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Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.", "Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)", "Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit. Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:", "Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:", "Sorry, we didn't recognize the zip code you entered. It may have been mistyped, or you may have put in a zip code outside the area the American Red Cross serves in the US, its territories and military installations around the world. Please try again." ] }, "parsed_md": "Survival Kits \| Emergency Preparedness Kit \| Red Cross\n\nYou are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your\nexperience.\n\n * Sign In\n * Espanol\n * Local Red Cross ()\n\n * Change Chapter\n * Edit Zip Code\n * Edit Zip Code\n * Shop the Red Cross Store\n\n 1. Home\n 2. Get Help\n 3. How to Prepare for Emergencies\n\n# Get a Kit\n\n##### Be Prepared for an Emergency. Be Red Cross Ready!\n\nBeing prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in\nthe event of an emergency or disaster. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry\nemergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case\nyou must evacuate.\n\nAt a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:\n\n* Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)\n* Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).\n* Flashlight [Available on the Red Cross Store]\n* Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) [Available on the Red Cross Store]\n* Extra batteries\n* First aid kit [Available on the Red Cross Store]\n* Medications (7-day supply) and medical items\n* Multi-purpose tool\n* Sanitation and personal hygiene items\n* Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)\n* Cell phone with chargers\n* Family and emergency contact information\n* Extra cash\n* Emergency blanket [Available on the Red Cross Store]\n* Map(s) of the area\n\nConsider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit.\nSuggested items to help meet additional needs are:\n\n* Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)\n* Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)\n* Games and activities for children\n* Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)\n* Two-way radios\n* Extra set of car keys and house keys\n* Manual can opener\n\nAdditional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types\nof disasters common to your area:\n\n* Whistle\n* N95 or surgical masks\n* Matches\n* Rain gear\n* Towels\n* Work gloves\n* Tools/supplies for securing your home\n* Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes\n* Plastic sheeting\n* Duct tape\n* Scissors\n* Household liquid bleach\n* Entertainment items\n* Blankets or sleeping bags\n\n##### Get Your First Aid Kit\n\nShop Now\n\n#### Related Links\n\n * Anatomy of a First Aid Kit\n * Make a Disaster Plan\n * Be Informed\n\n####\n\nLearn Lifesaving Skills\n\nTake a class and be ready to respond if an emergency strikes.\n\n####\n\nDonate Now\n\n * © 2018 The American National Red Cross\n * Terms of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n * Contact Us\n * FAQ\n * Mobile Apps\n\nx\n\nSorry, we didn't recognize the zip code you entered. 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When it comes to looking for the best emergency flashlight there are multiple things that you need to consider. Some of the top being durability and water resistance.", "*Below are our more detailed reviews. Click the links above to see current prices or read customer reviews on Amazon.", "Accessories are one of the first things to consider because without them all you have is just a plain LED flashlight. As you start to look closer at all of the choices you have, you will start to notice the better ones come with more than just a bright light or a long lasting battery. For a long life flashlight you might want to look at what the lowest setting available is and make sure it is an led flashlight, incandescent bulbs might just burn out. An LED light source is just way better and efficient", "Many survivor flashlights come with different colored lenses such as green, red, and blue. Each of these colored lenses are used for a different purpose. Diffusers, which create a soft ambient light from the extra bright light, are also something to look for.", "Other accessories that you might want to keep your eye out for include weapon mounts, extra o-rings, holsters, a remote pressure switch, strike bezel for self defense, and among many others. Other things you need to consider are battery options and how many lighting modes the model offers. After all, if the flashlight you are looking at for your survival kit only offers one light mode, it isn’t going to be one of the better survivor lights. You need your flashlight to be useful in more than one scenario when shtf.", "One of the biggest debates you will run across when it comes to survivor lights is what batteries to use in them. Survivalists everywhere have strong opinions on whether or not rechargeable or primary batteries are better.", "When it comes to primary batteries, most survivalists agree that you need to stay away from the alkaline batteries. Sure alkaline batteries are easy to find, you can pick some up in just about any store or gas station out there. However, these batteries also have a rather short shelf life, on average they last about five years before they start losing power.", "Another problem with primary alkaline batteries is they have a tendency to leak. Most dedicated survivalists who rely upon primary batteries find the primary lithium batteries to be the best choice, as they offer more power and a longer shelf life. After all, lithium batteries have been proven to hold at least 90% of their charge for longer than five years.", "Many survivalists feel that when it comes to batteries rechargeable batteries are the way to go. Rechargeable batteries pose fewer problems than primary batteries. With rechargeable batteries you have the choice between Li-Ion, and Ni-MH. Most survivalists prefer the Li-Ion batteries because of their longer shelf life.", "While not quite as popular as Li-Ion batteries, more survivalists are starting to use Ni-MH. One of the advantages to Ni-MH is they are available in the same sizes and similar voltage as alkaline batteries, which means they can be used in the same flashlights as alkaline batteries. A big downside of rechargeable batteries is that they drain themselves pretty quickly.", "Honestly, a survival torch can be used for a variety of things. One of the most common things it is used for is providing light in an crisis situation.", "Whether you have broke down on the side of the road or the power goes out inside your home, your survival light is the perfect way to provide the light that you need. With the right accessories, you can have your choice between bright light and soft ambient light.", "Different colored filters can also be used for different types of light. Blue filters provide the best light for reading maps at night, red filters preventing the destruction of your night vision, and green filters are ideal for hunting at night. Different color lights can help with bushcraft.", "Survival flashlights can also be used for self-defense in the form of a billy club. Even people who carry around other means of protection, such as a firearm or pepper spray, find survival lights to be useful as they can deliver a powerful blow to both humans and animals during the course of an attack.", "Usually the best shtf flashlights come with strobe patterns built in that can be used for signaling purposes. Whether you are trying to flag down a search party during an emergency, another vehicle, or just members on your hiking party the strobe patterns do all the work for you. Before moving on to the top survival flashlight remember that the flashlight that you have on you is the best flashlight, so please check out our article on keychain flashlights that are super small and easy to carry.", "When coming up with a best of guide for preppers and survival situations in regards to flashlights the main thing that kept coming up was the type of battery to use. After you decide if you want to work with primary (non- rechargeable) or rechargeable batteries you need to decide on the size battery you want to use.", "We broke this guide down by “Standard” and “Non Standard” sizes. Standard size batteries are the typical AA, AAA batteries that we all know we can pickup in any random store, if you want these to be rechargeable you will probably go with Ni-MH.", "Non Standard size batteries are the sizes that are outside of the AA, AAA type batteries. These are usually Li-ion batteries and some examples are CR123A, RCR123A, 18650, etc. As you scroll through the list you will clearly see that “Standard” or “Non Standard” is in the headline. Thanks and enjoy.", "The Elzetta Bravo is not the brightest light on the market but is still one of the best lights available today. For us the Bravo is the best survival light because it is virtually indestructible. When it comes to the best survival light, you need something durable that you can always depend on. The Elzetta Bravo features a 7/8-inch thick optical lens and fully potted electronics. The sealed circuit boards and soldered joints lock every piece into place, so no fear of loose wires or connections.", "Powered by two non-rechargeable CR123A batteries the Elzetta Bravo has the ability to emit 650 lumens for a little over an hour. The manufacturers opted for the non-rechargeable CR123A batteries as they are the best to use in crisis situations, as they are the most durable of all batteries. With the Elzetta Bravo, users have the higher lumen output compared to other Elzetta lights due to the Automatic Voltage Sensing Head. The head features multiple different lens options allowing you to change the beam patterns on the lights lowest setting. Twisting the tailcap allows for users to swap between beam patterns, pushing the tailcap button powers the light on or off.", "When looking at a light it is hard to find a budget option since the whole point is that your life depends on it. So, the budget lights in the section are not as budget as some other buyers’ guides. This year we have decided on the Armytek Dobermann Pro V3 for our “budget” option. It is considerably less than the non-budget option but still is super durable and reliable. The Dobermann Pro V3 uses a Cree XHP35 emitter that put out up to 1400 lumens with a beam distance up to 395 meters. The light is rated at IP68 which is the highest IP rating available, the 6 means that it is dust tight up to 8 hours and the 8 means it is waterproof up to 3 meters for 30 seconds (Armytek rates theirs at 50 meters...). Adding to the durability these lights us double o-rings for water proofing and they compound the electronic driver in an aluminum capsule to make it shock resistant. The light has a tactical setting and a hunting setting each with different modes. There are 2 strobe modes, 2 firefly modes, 3 main modes (low, med, high), and 2 turbo modes.", "The light has the ability to run off of a single 18650 Li-ion battery or for 2 battery options you can use 18350 Li-ion, RCR123/16340 Li-ion, or CR123A. A tad over five and a half inches long it is easy to carry with you. With the button being on the bottom you are not able to tail stand to get a lantern effect but if only low light is needed then the crenelated bezel will let light through when it is light down on a surface. Overall a great light that you can trust at a decent price. If you have access to these batteries then with the super low 0.15 lumen setting we would say this is one of the longest lasting flashlights.", "The Fenix FD45 utilizes a CREE XP-L HI Neutral White LED that is a touch on the warm side. The LED does an excellent job at showing proper outside and doesn’t turn everything yellow even with it being a little on the warm side. Users will see a peak beam intensity of 27225 candelas with a peak beam distance of 1082 feet with the FD45. With the Fenix FD45 users have the ability to adjust the focus of the highly efficient TIR optical focus lens’ beam with the rotary neck interface. This feature can take some getting used to, so don’t be afraid to play around with it until you get it just right.", "Made from durable aircraft grade anodized aluminum the Fenix FD45 uses a digitally regulated output to ensure constant brightness despite battery power levels. Powered by 4 x AA batteries the FD45 offers the choice of 5 brightness levels along with SOS and Strobe modes. Control of this light is done via a single side switch easy to use interface. The FD45 also features a lock out function to prevent the light from becoming accidentally activated. To prevent the light from obtaining a high surface temperature Fenix uses an intelligent overheat protection inside their lights.", "This version of the Thrunite TN4A uses a CREE XP-L V6 LED rather than the CREE XP-L HI LED. The difference between these two LEDs is the TN4A’s ability to emit a maximum of 1150 lumens with the XP-L V6 compared to 1050 lumens with the XP-L HI. Powered by 4xAA batteries the Thrunite TN4A offers silent operation through an advanced electronic side switch. The switch powers the light and allows users to switch between the various operating modes. Thrunite claims the light has a maximum beam distance of 326 meters, but independent tests conducted on the light measure the maximum distance at 346 meters.", "Users of the Thrunite TN4A have the choice of four main brightness settings, in addition to strobe and firefly modes. One of the most talked about features of the TN4A is its ability to provide instant access to firefly mode from the off position, as this ability helps to preserve night vision. Thrunite uses an intelligent temperature control setting to prevent the light from overheating, as the light will lower the current once the temperature reaches 176 degrees Fahrenheit. Users will be pleased to discover the Thrunite TN4A offers a battery indictor light that alerts you when the batteries need to be replaced, as well as a memory function that allows the light to be turned back on based on the last setting used with the exception of Turbo, Strobe, and Firefly. If you are going for standard batteries with the 0.5 lumen setting this is a really long lasting flashlight.", "With the HDS Systems EDC Tactical users will have advanced rotary control that allows them to select anywhere from 0.2 to 250 lumens. The rotary control requires users to twist the knob of the flashlight to adjust the brightness of the light. Even with rotary control the HDS Systems EDC Tactical also offers click button control for various features, including momentary on and instant access to maximum brightness. The HDS Systems EDC Tactical flashlight features a XP-G2 LED with a pure white cool hotspot and offers several customizable modes.", "Potted electronics and a sealed gold plated switch allow for maximum reliability even under extreme conditions. The light features an ultra clear glass lens with anti-reflective coatings that is virtually unbreakable. The HDS Systems EDC Tactical flashlights utilize constant power regulation to prevent unwanted fluctuations in brightness. Users have the choice between rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium ion batteries with the added bonus of the rechargeable batteries being protected from sudden death and over- discharge. With thermal management the light body will never grow too hot to handle.", "If you are in the market for a backup EDC light that offers bright light with amazing performance, look no further than the Armytek Prime C1 Pro USB. The Armytek Prime C1 Pro uses a powerful CREE XP-L LED to emit a maximum of 970 lumens on Turbo for up to 180 yards. Armytek uses Active Temperature Control to monitor the internal temperature of the light to alert users of high temperatures through a high temperature indicator. Controlled via a side switch with a multicolor state indicator the Armytek Prime C1 Pro offers 8 brightness levels, plus 3 strobe modes.", "Powered by a single rechargeable battery the light comes with a magnetic USB charging cable for easy charging from any USB power source. To recharge the light users will need to unscrew the tail cap a 1⁄4 of a turn and connect the magnetic charger directly to the tail cap. While charging the charging cable will display red, once charged the light will turn green. Charging cable will also blink red to alert users of improper charging connection. The built-in indicator light alerts users to battery levels and temperature warnings.", "Featuring a CREE XP-L LED the Armytek Partner A1 offers a beam distance of up to 115 meters. Using an impact resistant glass lens with an anti-reflection and sapphire coating the TIR optics provides a smooth beam with no sharp edges. With the Armytek Partner A1 beam users will not experience tunnel vision even with continued use. Powered by either a single AA battery or a 14500 Li-ion battery the Armytek Partner A1 can emit a maximum of 500 lumens. The tactical switch that controls the entire light allows for easy and comfortable operation.", "Armytek offers a solid and impact-resistant body for the Partner A1. This body ensures that the flashlight will continue working even after harsh impacts or falls from 10 meters or less. The Armytek Partner A1 offers the highest waterproof and dustproof rating there is. Even when submersed in 10 meters of water the light will continue to work without suffering permanent damage. This light is small and light enough that it can be carried in a pocket, on your belt, or even in a bag. The Armytek Partner A1 is also compatible with weapon mounts and original remote switches.", "Using a CREE XPL-HD LED the Lumintop Tool AA can emit a maximum of 650 lumens using a single 14500 battery. The Tool AA also supports regular alkaline AA batteries, which gives the Tool AA the ability to run for 60 hours on its lowest setting. The reliable and durable Lumintop Tool AA can be submersed up to 2 meters, can withstand temperatures between -4 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit, and impacts up to 1.5 meters without suffering permanent damage. Made from aircraft-grade aluminum with anti-slip exclusive knurling the light is easy to hold regardless of the outside conditions.", "One of the greatest things about the Lumintop Tool AA is how functional it is. The user friendly interface provides access to four brightness levels and a strobe mode. These modes can be accessed via the tail clicky switch, while powering on or off the light is done by twisting the base of the light. The Lumintop Tool AA features a mode memory that allows you to instantly access the last mode you used, no more cycling through brightness levels to find the right one. A built-in smart IC provides the Lumintop Tool AA with overheat protection, over voltage protection, reverse polarity protection, and over- current protection.", "Using a CREE XHP50 LED with TIR Optics the Armytek Wizard Pro v3 XHP50 is the rechargeable version of the Wizard Pro V3. This light comes with a magnetic charging base, along with a USB charging cable and a single 3200mAh 18650 battery. To recharge the light simply attach the cable to the light and plug the cable into the USB port. One of the great features with this versatile headlamp light is the light offers a solid body without the cumbersome issue of long wires and weak connectors. A removable magnet in the tail cap, along with a removable clip and a lanyard make it possible for this light to a true multipurpose light.", "The light itself is compact and lightweight, so when worn as a headlamp, users won’t be bothered by a heavy feeling light. The headband is comfortable and stays in place quite well, no issues with slipping even when running. The light offers 8 brightness levels, along with a strobe mode. The Armytek Wizard Pro V3 XHP50 is controlled through a single side switch, which offers easy mode switching and one-handed operation. The body is made from aircraft grade aluminum and can withstand impacts and falls from up to 10 meters and is able to work in depths of 10 meters without suffering any permanent damage.", "The Skillhunt H03C RC Headlamp offers four different color LEDS in a single light. The main light is a neutral white light using a CREE XM-L2 color LED. The dominant wavelength for the red light is 620-630nm, blue is 450-460nm, and green is 520-530nm. The light can be worn on a comfortable headband to be used as a headlamp, but comes with a removable quick release clip to offer other carrying options. A strong magnet is located in the flat tail cap to allow the light to tail stand. The magnet can also be removed when tail stand is not needed.", "The Skillhunt H03C RC can be powered by a single 18650 rechargeable battery or two CR123A or RCR123A batteries. In either case, for best performance you want to invest in high performance batteries. A low voltage indicator is located in the side switch and alerts users to low battery voltage. A location indicator light will allow users to easily find the light in the dark even with the light powered off. The Skillhunt H03C offers new intelligent temperature control technology making the light safer and more stable to use. With one- handed operation via a single side switch the light offers users the choice of various brightness modes and several special operation modes.", "The Zebralight H53W pairs an orange peel reflector with a CREE XP-L2 EasyWhite LED for a bright and steady beam. With the H53W users will see a beam with a 12 degree hot spot and an 80 degree spill. With the Zebralight H53W users will discover a 3-step tint deviation. The light has the ability to emit a maximum of 330 lumens with a CRI of 80. A battery indicator light, which is started with 4 short clicks, alerts users to current battery power levels through a specified number of flashes.", "Powered by a single AA NiMH, alkaline, or lithium battery the Zebralight H53W offers three brightness levels, in addition to a strobe and beacon mode. All three of the main brightness levels can be further programmed into two separate sub-levels. These secondary levels also have the ability to be further programmed allowing users to have customizable brightness levels. To help preserve battery life, the Zebralight H53W will automatically step down from higher power levels to lower levels. The smart user interface uses a durable electronic soft-touch switch to provide users with full control of the light.", "Using a CREE XP-L V6 LED along with an orange peel reflector the Thrunite TH20 provides a very balanced beam. The balanced beam is ideal for use outdoors, but users also have the ability to change the beam to a flood style for indoor tasks. The neutral white version of the Thrunite TH20 is the preferred choice, as it allows for real colors to show through. The Thrunite TH20 is made from an aircraft grade aluminum which adds to the durability of the light, but also helps with heat dissipation. The heat is more evenly distributed allowing for users to use the highest setting for a longer period of time without the light growing too hot to the touch.", "When it comes to powering the Thrunite TH20 users have the option of using a single 14500 Li-Ion battery or an AA alkaline battery. Overall lumen output and runtimes will vary based battery choice. AA alkaline batteries are strongly recommended as they perform better than rechargeable in extreme conditions, plus the offer longer runtimes. The lightweight and waterproof Thrunite TH20 offers an adjustable brightness system allowing users to pick their exact brightness level based on the task at hand, plus the light offers a built-in SOS mode. As a headlamp the TH20 is comfortable to wear as it offers a soft rubber band that can be worn directly on your head or around other caps and helmets.", "If you have ever visited our page before, chances are you have seen numerous reviews on the LRI Photon Freedom. We have included this light in several different categories, including Best Keychain Flashlights because this light really is one of the best. This compact is one of our favorite lights and we think you will enjoy it too. We find this light to be one of the most useful lights, so trust us when we say you should have more than one of these on hand. The more LRI Photon Freedoms you have the better because then you can have one in every place that you could ever need a light.", "Coming in at just 1.5 inches long this light might be one of the smallest in the EDC market but don’t let its small size fool you. The light provides users with a steady 4.5 lumens for over a 12 hour period on just one tiny battery. The LRI Photon Freedom offers four different modes to choose from as well as a Morse Code mode, making it one of the most versatile keychain lights on the market. Even though it is small, it is one of the most durable lights around because it features an IPX-7 rating, a glass-filled polyurethane rating, and an unbreakable LED, which makes it virtually indestructible. With the quick release key ring that comes standard with the light, you can use the LRI Photon Freedom to replace any zipper pulls on bags or jackets. You can also clip it to your cap, computer, clothing, and more with its Hands-Free clip accessory.", "Once you have purchased your light the next, thing you need to think about is how you are going to power your light. Having one with you is the first step to being prepared, but what happens when those batteries die? Some survivalist carry around a bunch of extra batteries, but what happens if you forget batteries or are stuck out in the wilderness for longer than you had originally anticipated? Basically anything can go wrong and you should always expect the unexpected, which is where the survival/bug out kit comes into play.", "In this kit you will want to carry some extra batteries for your light, but you will also want to include three other useful tools that allow you to charge your battery while on the go. The first item on your list is a solar charger. As you might have guessed the solar charger gets its charge from direct sunlight, so you can hang it on your backpack to charge it as you hike. The other two items are a USB battery and a battery charger.", "These three items are going to work together to help ensure your flashlight is always ready when you need it. In theory your solar charger will hang on your backpack to charge as you go about your day, so it is fully charged whenever you need it. Your USB battery, also referred to as a power bank, should be fully charged before you head out, so you can plug your battery charger into the power bank when your batteries need charging.", "Once your power bank’s charge has been depleted, plug it into the solar charger to recharge. This will make sure your power bank is ready the next time you need it. While this is how it should work in theory, you can also use the solar charger to charge the battery charger along with many other things.", "If you are looking for a solar panel that is lightweight, yet powerful, the Enerplex Kickr IV Solar Panel is the ideal choice for you. The panel is made from a patented solar-on-plastics thin film, which makes it extremely lightweight – it only weighs 0.6 pounds. With how lightweight the panel is, you will never even notice it hanging from your pack. Although extremely lightweight, the panel is amazingly powerful. It is 6 watts of true output.", "What that means for you is that it will charge a variety of electronic devices as fast as any wall outlet. With it being lightweight, many of you might worry about how durable it is especially because you will be using it outdoors. The Enerplex Kickr IV is extremely rugged. It was designed to withstand extreme conditions, including water, punctures, drops, and even shocks.", "If you are going to be relying on a portable charger while exploring the outdoors you don’t want just any old charger. You need a portable charger that will withstand the most rugged conditions and one that will work when you need it to. Enter the Anker Astro 13000mAh Portable Charger. When packing a bug out kit, you want something that is not going to take up a lot of room. The Anker Astro offers a slim design and it packs a lot of power. With up to 13000 mAh of power, you have plenty of power at your fingertips.", "Anker Astro uses PowerIQ technology to ensure your device charges as quickly as possible regardless of the device. How this works is the PowerIQ technology allows each port to identify your specific device, and it allows the charging port to speak to the devices charging to improve charging time. The Anker Astro is also one of the more user friendly ones on the market. It relies on a single button to operate. The best part is the button is located perfectly for your thumb to control while it is resting in your hand. This one button allows you to turn the device on or off as well as check the power level and operate the flashlight.", "In order to charge your batteries in the outdoors, you are going to need a reliable battery charger to plug into the portable charger. The Xtar VC2 Plus is currently our favorite option because it offers you reliability at a reasonable price. One of the best features is its ability to revive damaged batteries to help save you money due to its XTAR OV Activation Function. The charger is also compatible with any 5V USB power, so it works perfectly with the USB charger we just featured. The Xtar VC2 will stop charging once the charge has completed plus it has a restart charging function that keeps the batteries safe inside the charger if they are left in overnight. The VC2 is one of the smartest chargers on the market as it offers a countdown timer for each bay, so you will always know how long you have until your batteries are ready. Even better is that both bays will work at the same time even if you are charging one Li-ion and one Ni-MH battery.", "The best survival flashlight is so much more than a long lasting flashlight, it is can be a lifesaving device. Bug out bag lights can be used to provide bright or ambient light with the right filters and diffusers in an emergency, but they can also be used for self-defense. The heaviest ones make the best billy clubs.", "There are even flashlights that can be used to start fires. But, with all of the choices out there how do you find the best emergency flashlight for you. What one you end up with will really depend on what you plan to use it for but durability and water resistance are key. Are you looking for a bug out flashlight or are you looking for something that can also be used as an everyday carry flashlight?", "When looking for the best prepper flashlight you need to take into consideration what lighting modes the flashlight offers, as well as what accessories come with the light and what ones can be purchased separately.", "No matter what you end up with, we want to thank you for taking the time to read this article you may want to read through our other “Best Of” flashlight articles. If you have any questions about the vocabulary used in this article, please refer to our flashlights 101 guide. For comparison purposes, please use our Flashlight Comparison Guide, where you can sort through the flashlights based on specific specifications.", "If you liked what you read, please follow one of our links to Amazon to purchase one of the best survival flashlights. This site is part of the Amazon affiliate program and we receive a small commission from Amazon with no extra cost to you for purchases made through one of our links. Thank you for reading.", "We strive to be your #1 Flashlight info source. You support us by using affiliate links to products and services which earn us a commission.", "Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates" ] }, "parsed_md": "Best Survival Flashlights 2021 13 SHTF Lights For Bug Out Bag\n\nSkip to content\n\n###### Check out our Find A Light Quiz\n\nMessenger\n\n# Best Survival Flashlights 2021 13 SHTF Lights For Bug Out Bag\n\nSurvival flashlights are just as the name suggests, they can be essential to\nyour survival. In fact, they are an essential part of any survival kit.\nHowever, when putting together your bug out bag, you don’t want to use just\nany old flashlight you have lying around the house. You want to include the\nbest survival flashlight in 2021.\n\nSo, how do you know what the best prepper flashlight? When it comes to looking\nfor the best emergency flashlight there are multiple things that you need to\nconsider. Some of the top being durability and water resistance.\n\n### Short On Time? Here Is The Bullet List\n\n Multiple Carry Small: LRI Photon Freedom\n\n#### Uses Non-Standard Batteries (RCR123A, 18650, etc...)\n\n * Main LED Light (Non Standard): Elzetta Bravo\n * Budget Main LED Light (Non Standard): Armytek Dobermann Pro v3 XHP35 Hi Flashlight\n * Backup/Everyday Carry (Non Standard): HDS Systems EDC Tactical\n * Budget Backup/EDC (Non Standard): Armytek Prime C1 Pro USB\n * Headlamp (Non Standard): Armytek Wizard Pro V3 XHP50 USB\n * Budget Headlamp (Non Standard): Skillhunt H03C RC\n\n#### Uses Standard Batteries (AA, AAA, etc...)\n\n * Main LED Light (Standard): Fenix FD45\n * Budget Main LED Light (Standard): Thrunite TN4A\n * Backup/Everyday Carry (Standard): Armytek Partner A1\n * Budget Backup/EDC (Standard): Lumintop Tool AA\n * Headlamp (Standard): Zebralight H53W\n * Budget Headlamp (Standard): Thrunite TH20f\n\n*Below are our more detailed reviews. Click the links above to see current\nprices or read customer reviews on Amazon.\n\nAccessories are one of the first things to consider because without them all\nyou have is just a plain LED flashlight. As you start to look closer at all of\nthe choices you have, you will start to notice the better ones come with more\nthan just a bright light or a long lasting battery. For a long life flashlight\nyou might want to look at what the lowest setting available is and make sure\nit is an led flashlight, incandescent bulbs might just burn out. An LED light\nsource is just way better and efficient\n\nMany survivor flashlights come with different colored lenses such as green,\nred, and blue. Each of these colored lenses are used for a different purpose.\nDiffusers, which create a soft ambient light from the extra bright light, are\nalso something to look for.\n\nOther accessories that you might want to keep your eye out for include weapon\nmounts, extra o-rings, holsters, a remote pressure switch, strike bezel for\nself defense, and among many others. Other things you need to consider are\nbattery options and how many lighting modes the model offers. After all, if\nthe flashlight you are looking at for your survival kit only offers one light\nmode, it isn’t going to be one of the better survivor lights. You need your\nflashlight to be useful in more than one scenario when shtf.\n\n## Rechargeable or Primary Batteries?\n\nOne of the biggest debates you will run across when it comes to survivor\nlights is what batteries to use in them. Survivalists everywhere have strong\nopinions on whether or not rechargeable or primary batteries are better.\n\nWhen it comes to primary batteries, most survivalists agree that you need to\nstay away from the alkaline batteries. Sure alkaline batteries are easy to\nfind, you can pick some up in just about any store or gas station out there.\nHowever, these batteries also have a rather short shelf life, on average they\nlast about five years before they start losing power.\n\nAnother problem with primary alkaline batteries is they have a tendency to\nleak. Most dedicated survivalists who rely upon primary batteries find the\nprimary lithium batteries to be the best choice, as they offer more power and\na longer shelf life. After all, lithium batteries have been proven to hold at\nleast 90% of their charge for longer than five years.\n\nMany survivalists feel that when it comes to batteries rechargeable batteries\nare the way to go. Rechargeable batteries pose fewer problems than primary\nbatteries. With rechargeable batteries you have the choice between Li-Ion, and\nNi-MH. Most survivalists prefer the Li-Ion batteries because of their longer\nshelf life.\n\nWhile not quite as popular as Li-Ion batteries, more survivalists are starting\nto use Ni-MH. One of the advantages to Ni-MH is they are available in the same\nsizes and similar voltage as alkaline batteries, which means they can be used\nin the same flashlights as alkaline batteries. A big downside of rechargeable\nbatteries is that they drain themselves pretty quickly.\n\n## Ways To Use A Survival Flashlight\n\nHonestly, a survival torch can be used for a variety of things. One of the\nmost common things it is used for is providing light in an crisis situation.\n\nWhether you have broke down on the side of the road or the power goes out\ninside your home, your survival light is the perfect way to provide the light\nthat you need. With the right accessories, you can have your choice between\nbright light and soft ambient light.\n\nDifferent colored filters can also be used for different types of light. Blue\nfilters provide the best light for reading maps at night, red filters\npreventing the destruction of your night vision, and green filters are ideal\nfor hunting at night. Different color lights can help with bushcraft.\n\nSurvival flashlights can also be used for self-defense in the form of a billy\nclub. Even people who carry around other means of protection, such as a\nfirearm or pepper spray, find survival lights to be useful as they can deliver\na powerful blow to both humans and animals during the course of an attack.\n\nUsually the best shtf flashlights come with strobe patterns built in that can\nbe used for signaling purposes. Whether you are trying to flag down a search\nparty during an emergency, another vehicle, or just members on your hiking\nparty the strobe patterns do all the work for you. Before moving on to the top\nsurvival flashlight remember that the flashlight that you have on you is the\nbest flashlight, so please check out our article on keychain flashlights that\nare super small and easy to carry.\n\n## How To Use This Guide:\n\nWhen coming up with a best of guide for preppers and survival situations in\nregards to flashlights the main thing that kept coming up was the type of\nbattery to use. After you decide if you want to work with primary (non-\nrechargeable) or rechargeable batteries you need to decide on the size battery\nyou want to use.\n\nWe prefer rechargeable batteries and they are available in all kinds of sizes.\n\nWe broke this guide down by “Standard” and “Non Standard” sizes. Standard size\nbatteries are the typical AA, AAA batteries that we all know we can pickup in\nany random store, if you want these to be rechargeable you will probably go\nwith Ni-MH.\n\nNon Standard size batteries are the sizes that are outside of the AA, AAA type\nbatteries. These are usually Li-ion batteries and some examples are CR123A,\nRCR123A, 18650, etc. As you scroll through the list you will clearly see that\n“Standard” or “Non Standard” is in the headline. Thanks and enjoy.\n\n## Best Main Survival Flashlight in 2021\n\n### Main Light (Non Standard):\n\n### Elzetta Bravo\n\nThe Elzetta Bravo is not the brightest light on the market but is still one of\nthe best lights available today. For us the Bravo is the best survival light\nbecause it is virtually indestructible. When it comes to the best survival\nlight, you need something durable that you can always depend on. The Elzetta\nBravo features a 7/8-inch thick optical lens and fully potted electronics. The\nsealed circuit boards and soldered joints lock every piece into place, so no\nfear of loose wires or connections.\n\nPowered by two non-rechargeable CR123A batteries the Elzetta Bravo has the\nability to emit 650 lumens for a little over an hour. The manufacturers opted\nfor the non-rechargeable CR123A batteries as they are the best to use in\ncrisis situations, as they are the most durable of all batteries. With the\nElzetta Bravo, users have the higher lumen output compared to other Elzetta\nlights due to the Automatic Voltage Sensing Head. The head features multiple\ndifferent lens options allowing you to change the beam patterns on the lights\nlowest setting. Twisting the tailcap allows for users to swap between beam\npatterns, pushing the tailcap button powers the light on or off.\n\nPros:\n\n Easy to use\n * Virtually indestructible\n * Fully potted electronics\n\nCons:\n\n * Batteries can be hard to find\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Weight: 6.2 ounces without batteries\n * Dimensions: 5.6 inches long and 1.45 inch diameter\n * Lowest Setting: 15 lumens for 60 hours\n * Highest Setting: 650 lumens for 1 hour and 30 minutes\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### Budget Main Light (Non Standard):\n\n### Armytek Dobermann Pro v3 XHP35 Hi Flashlight\n\nWhen looking at a light it is hard to find a budget option since the whole\npoint is that your life depends on it. So, the budget lights in the section\nare not as budget as some other buyers’ guides. This year we have decided on\nthe Armytek Dobermann Pro V3 for our “budget” option. It is considerably less\nthan the non-budget option but still is super durable and reliable. The\nDobermann Pro V3 uses a Cree XHP35 emitter that put out up to 1400 lumens with\na beam distance up to 395 meters. The light is rated at IP68 which is the\nhighest IP rating available, the 6 means that it is dust tight up to 8 hours\nand the 8 means it is waterproof up to 3 meters for 30 seconds (Armytek rates\ntheirs at 50 meters...). Adding to the durability these lights us double\no-rings for water proofing and they compound the electronic driver in an\naluminum capsule to make it shock resistant. The light has a tactical setting\nand a hunting setting each with different modes. There are 2 strobe modes, 2\nfirefly modes, 3 main modes (low, med, high), and 2 turbo modes.\n\nThe light has the ability to run off of a single 18650 Li-ion battery or for 2\nbattery options you can use 18350 Li-ion, RCR123/16340 Li-ion, or CR123A. A\ntad over five and a half inches long it is easy to carry with you. With the\nbutton being on the bottom you are not able to tail stand to get a lantern\neffect but if only low light is needed then the crenelated bezel will let\nlight through when it is light down on a surface. Overall a great light that\nyou can trust at a decent price. If you have access to these batteries then\nwith the super low 0.15 lumen setting we would say this is one of the longest\nlasting flashlights.\n\n * Weight: 4.05 oz without batteries\n * Dimensions: 5.51 inches long and 1.33 inch diameter\n * Highest Setting: 1400 lumens for 1 hour\n * Lowest Setting: 0.15 lumens for 200 days\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### Main Light (Standard Size):\n\n### Fenix FD45\n\nThe Fenix FD45 utilizes a CREE XP-L HI Neutral White LED that is a touch on\nthe warm side. The LED does an excellent job at showing proper outside and\ndoesn’t turn everything yellow even with it being a little on the warm side.\nUsers will see a peak beam intensity of 27225 candelas with a peak beam\ndistance of 1082 feet with the FD45. With the Fenix FD45 users have the\nability to adjust the focus of the highly efficient TIR optical focus lens’\nbeam with the rotary neck interface. This feature can take some getting used\nto, so don’t be afraid to play around with it until you get it just right.\n\nMade from durable aircraft grade anodized aluminum the Fenix FD45 uses a\ndigitally regulated output to ensure constant brightness despite battery power\nlevels. Powered by 4 x AA batteries the FD45 offers the choice of 5 brightness\nlevels along with SOS and Strobe modes. Control of this light is done via a\nsingle side switch easy to use interface. The FD45 also features a lock out\nfunction to prevent the light from becoming accidentally activated. To prevent\nthe light from obtaining a high surface temperature Fenix uses an intelligent\noverheat protection inside their lights.\n\nPros:\n\n * Easy to use interface\n * Multiple battery options\n * Lock out mode\n\nCons:\n\n * Belt case not the best\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Weight: 7.26 oz with battery\n * Dimensions: 4.79 inches long and 1.57 inch diameter\n * Lowest Setting: 5 lumens for 200 hours\n * Highest Setting: 900 lumens for 1 hour 30 minutes\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### Budget Main Light (Standard Size):\n\n### Thrunite TN4A\n\nThis version of the Thrunite TN4A uses a CREE XP-L V6 LED rather than the CREE\nXP-L HI LED. The difference between these two LEDs is the TN4A’s ability to\nemit a maximum of 1150 lumens with the XP-L V6 compared to 1050 lumens with\nthe XP-L HI. Powered by 4xAA batteries the Thrunite TN4A offers silent\noperation through an advanced electronic side switch. The switch powers the\nlight and allows users to switch between the various operating modes. Thrunite\nclaims the light has a maximum beam distance of 326 meters, but independent\ntests conducted on the light measure the maximum distance at 346 meters.\n\nUsers of the Thrunite TN4A have the choice of four main brightness settings,\nin addition to strobe and firefly modes. One of the most talked about features\nof the TN4A is its ability to provide instant access to firefly mode from the\noff position, as this ability helps to preserve night vision. Thrunite uses an\nintelligent temperature control setting to prevent the light from overheating,\nas the light will lower the current once the temperature reaches 176 degrees\nFahrenheit. Users will be pleased to discover the Thrunite TN4A offers a\nbattery indictor light that alerts you when the batteries need to be replaced,\nas well as a memory function that allows the light to be turned back on based\non the last setting used with the exception of Turbo, Strobe, and Firefly. If\nyou are going for standard batteries with the 0.5 lumen setting this is a\nreally long lasting flashlight.\n\nPros:\n\n * Battery indicator\n * Memory function\n * Overheat protection\n\nCons:\n\n * No lockout feature\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Weight: 7.71 oz. without batteries\n * Dimensions: 4.3 inches long and 1.79 inch diameter\n * Lowest Setting: 0.5 lumens for 80 days\n * Highest Setting: 1150 lumens for 56 minutes\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n## Best Backup/EDC Survival Flashlight\n\n### Backup/EDC (Non Standard):\n\n### HDS Systems EDC Tactical\n\nWith the HDS Systems EDC Tactical users will have advanced rotary control that\nallows them to select anywhere from 0.2 to 250 lumens. The rotary control\nrequires users to twist the knob of the flashlight to adjust the brightness of\nthe light. Even with rotary control the HDS Systems EDC Tactical also offers\nclick button control for various features, including momentary on and instant\naccess to maximum brightness. The HDS Systems EDC Tactical flashlight features\na XP-G2 LED with a pure white cool hotspot and offers several customizable\nmodes.\n\nPotted electronics and a sealed gold plated switch allow for maximum\nreliability even under extreme conditions. The light features an ultra clear\nglass lens with anti-reflective coatings that is virtually unbreakable. The\nHDS Systems EDC Tactical flashlights utilize constant power regulation to\nprevent unwanted fluctuations in brightness. Users have the choice between\nrechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium ion batteries with the added bonus\nof the rechargeable batteries being protected from sudden death and over-\ndischarge. With thermal management the light body will never grow too hot to\nhandle.\n\nPros:\n\n * Battery capacity indicator\n * Automatic Turn Off\n * Momentary on\n\nCons:\n\n * Expensive\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Weight: 3.6 oz without battery\n * Dimensions: 3.7 inches long and 1 inch diameter\n * Lowest Setting: 0.2 lumens for a long period of time\n * Highest Setting: 250 lumens for 2 hours\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### Budget Backup/EDC (Non Standard):\n\n### Armytek Prime C1 Pro USB\n\nIf you are in the market for a backup EDC light that offers bright light with\namazing performance, look no further than the Armytek Prime C1 Pro USB. The\nArmytek Prime C1 Pro uses a powerful CREE XP-L LED to emit a maximum of 970\nlumens on Turbo for up to 180 yards. Armytek uses Active Temperature Control\nto monitor the internal temperature of the light to alert users of high\ntemperatures through a high temperature indicator. Controlled via a side\nswitch with a multicolor state indicator the Armytek Prime C1 Pro offers 8\nbrightness levels, plus 3 strobe modes.\n\nPowered by a single rechargeable battery the light comes with a magnetic USB\ncharging cable for easy charging from any USB power source. To recharge the\nlight users will need to unscrew the tail cap a 1⁄4 of a turn and connect the\nmagnetic charger directly to the tail cap. While charging the charging cable\nwill display red, once charged the light will turn green. Charging cable will\nalso blink red to alert users of improper charging connection. The built-in\nindicator light alerts users to battery levels and temperature warnings.\n\nPros:\n\n * Rechargeable\n * Comfortable to hold\n * Built-in indicator light\n\nCons:\n\n * Hard to tell light body is 3 pieces\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Weight: 2.19 oz without battery\n * Dimensions: 4.8 inches long and 0.97 inch diameter\n * Lowest Setting: 0.4 lumens for 60 days\n * Highest Setting: 970 lumens for 30 minutes\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### Backup/EDC (Standard Size):\n\n### Armytek Partner A1\n\nFeaturing a CREE XP-L LED the Armytek Partner A1 offers a beam distance of up\nto 115 meters. Using an impact resistant glass lens with an anti-reflection\nand sapphire coating the TIR optics provides a smooth beam with no sharp\nedges. With the Armytek Partner A1 beam users will not experience tunnel\nvision even with continued use. Powered by either a single AA battery or a\n14500 Li-ion battery the Armytek Partner A1 can emit a maximum of 500 lumens.\nThe tactical switch that controls the entire light allows for easy and\ncomfortable operation.\n\nArmytek offers a solid and impact-resistant body for the Partner A1. This body\nensures that the flashlight will continue working even after harsh impacts or\nfalls from 10 meters or less. The Armytek Partner A1 offers the highest\nwaterproof and dustproof rating there is. Even when submersed in 10 meters of\nwater the light will continue to work without suffering permanent damage. This\nlight is small and light enough that it can be carried in a pocket, on your\nbelt, or even in a bag. The Armytek Partner A1 is also compatible with weapon\nmounts and original remote switches.\n\nPros:\n\n * Mountable\n * Multiple battery options\n * Amazing beam distance\n\nCons:\n\n * Lockout is done by loosening tail cap\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Weight: 2.08 oz without battery\n * Dimensions: 3.64 inches long and 0.96 inch diameter\n * Lowest Setting: 2 lumens for 8 days\n * Highest Setting: 500 lumens for 0.8 hours\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### Budget Backup/EDC (Standard):\n\n### Lumintop Tool AA\n\nUsing a CREE XPL-HD LED the Lumintop Tool AA can emit a maximum of 650 lumens\nusing a single 14500 battery. The Tool AA also supports regular alkaline AA\nbatteries, which gives the Tool AA the ability to run for 60 hours on its\nlowest setting. The reliable and durable Lumintop Tool AA can be submersed up\nto 2 meters, can withstand temperatures between -4 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit,\nand impacts up to 1.5 meters without suffering permanent damage. Made from\naircraft-grade aluminum with anti-slip exclusive knurling the light is easy to\nhold regardless of the outside conditions.\n\nOne of the greatest things about the Lumintop Tool AA is how functional it is.\nThe user friendly interface provides access to four brightness levels and a\nstrobe mode. These modes can be accessed via the tail clicky switch, while\npowering on or off the light is done by twisting the base of the light. The\nLumintop Tool AA features a mode memory that allows you to instantly access\nthe last mode you used, no more cycling through brightness levels to find the\nright one. A built-in smart IC provides the Lumintop Tool AA with overheat\nprotection, over voltage protection, reverse polarity protection, and over-\ncurrent protection.\n\nPros:\n\n * User friendly interface\n * Reversible pocket clip\n * Extremely compact\n\nCons:\n\n * No lockout mode\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Weight: 0.83 oz without battery\n * Dimensions: 3.52 inches long and 0.73 inch diameter\n * Lowest Setting: 16 lumens for 37 hours\n * Highest Setting: 650 lumens for 33 minutes\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n## Best Survival Headlamp\n\n### Headlamp (Non Standard):\n\n### Armytek Wizard Pro V3 XHP50 USB\n\nUsing a CREE XHP50 LED with TIR Optics the Armytek Wizard Pro v3 XHP50 is the\nrechargeable version of the Wizard Pro V3. This light comes with a magnetic\ncharging base, along with a USB charging cable and a single 3200mAh 18650\nbattery. To recharge the light simply attach the cable to the light and plug\nthe cable into the USB port. One of the great features with this versatile\nheadlamp light is the light offers a solid body without the cumbersome issue\nof long wires and weak connectors. A removable magnet in the tail cap, along\nwith a removable clip and a lanyard make it possible for this light to a true\nmultipurpose light.\n\nThe light itself is compact and lightweight, so when worn as a headlamp, users\nwon’t be bothered by a heavy feeling light. The headband is comfortable and\nstays in place quite well, no issues with slipping even when running. The\nlight offers 8 brightness levels, along with a strobe mode. The Armytek Wizard\nPro V3 XHP50 is controlled through a single side switch, which offers easy\nmode switching and one-handed operation. The body is made from aircraft grade\naluminum and can withstand impacts and falls from up to 10 meters and is able\nto work in depths of 10 meters without suffering any permanent damage.\n\nPros:\n\n * Versatile light\n * One-handed operation\n * Rechargeable\n\nCons:\n\n * Can become hot to touch\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Weight: 2.08 oz without battery\n * Dimensions: 4.25 inches long and 0.96 inch diameter\n * Lowest Setting: 0.25 lumens for 200 days\n * Highest Setting: 2150 lumens for 1 hour\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### Budget Headlamp (Non Standard):\n\n### Skillhunt H03C RC\n\nThe Skillhunt H03C RC Headlamp offers four different color LEDS in a single\nlight. The main light is a neutral white light using a CREE XM-L2 color LED.\nThe dominant wavelength for the red light is 620-630nm, blue is 450-460nm, and\ngreen is 520-530nm. The light can be worn on a comfortable headband to be used\nas a headlamp, but comes with a removable quick release clip to offer other\ncarrying options. A strong magnet is located in the flat tail cap to allow the\nlight to tail stand. The magnet can also be removed when tail stand is not\nneeded.\n\nThe Skillhunt H03C RC can be powered by a single 18650 rechargeable battery or\ntwo CR123A or RCR123A batteries. In either case, for best performance you want\nto invest in high performance batteries. A low voltage indicator is located in\nthe side switch and alerts users to low battery voltage. A location indicator\nlight will allow users to easily find the light in the dark even with the\nlight powered off. The Skillhunt H03C offers new intelligent temperature\ncontrol technology making the light safer and more stable to use. With one-\nhanded operation via a single side switch the light offers users the choice of\nvarious brightness modes and several special operation modes.\n\nPros:\n\n * Versatile light\n * Rechargeable\n * Indestructible aluminum body\n\nCons:\n\n * No memory mode\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Weight: 1.66 oz with battery\n * Dimensions: 4 inches long and 0.93 inch diameter\n * Lowest Setting: 7 lumens for 240 hours\n * Highest Setting: 220 lumens for 4 hours\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### Headlamp (Standard Size):\n\n### Zebralight H53W\n\nThe Zebralight H53W pairs an orange peel reflector with a CREE XP-L2 EasyWhite\nLED for a bright and steady beam. With the H53W users will see a beam with a\n12 degree hot spot and an 80 degree spill. With the Zebralight H53W users will\ndiscover a 3-step tint deviation. The light has the ability to emit a maximum\nof 330 lumens with a CRI of 80. A battery indicator light, which is started\nwith 4 short clicks, alerts users to current battery power levels through a\nspecified number of flashes.\n\nPowered by a single AA NiMH, alkaline, or lithium battery the Zebralight H53W\noffers three brightness levels, in addition to a strobe and beacon mode. All\nthree of the main brightness levels can be further programmed into two\nseparate sub-levels. These secondary levels also have the ability to be\nfurther programmed allowing users to have customizable brightness levels. To\nhelp preserve battery life, the Zebralight H53W will automatically step down\nfrom higher power levels to lower levels. The smart user interface uses a\ndurable electronic soft-touch switch to provide users with full control of the\nlight.\n\nPros:\n\n * Extremely compact\n * Detachable\n * IPX-8 rating\n\nCons:\n\n * No lock out mode\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Weight: 2.8 oz with battery and headband\n * Dimensions: 2.9 inches long and 0.86 inch diameter\n * Lowest Setting: 1.2/1 lumens for 13 days\n * Highest Setting: 330/276 lumens for 50 minutes\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### Budget Headlamp (Standard Size):\n\n### Thrunite TH20\n\nUsing a CREE XP-L V6 LED along with an orange peel reflector the Thrunite TH20\nprovides a very balanced beam. The balanced beam is ideal for use outdoors,\nbut users also have the ability to change the beam to a flood style for indoor\ntasks. The neutral white version of the Thrunite TH20 is the preferred choice,\nas it allows for real colors to show through. The Thrunite TH20 is made from\nan aircraft grade aluminum which adds to the durability of the light, but also\nhelps with heat dissipation. The heat is more evenly distributed allowing for\nusers to use the highest setting for a longer period of time without the light\ngrowing too hot to the touch.\n\nWhen it comes to powering the Thrunite TH20 users have the option of using a\nsingle 14500 Li-Ion battery or an AA alkaline battery. Overall lumen output\nand runtimes will vary based battery choice. AA alkaline batteries are\nstrongly recommended as they perform better than rechargeable in extreme\nconditions, plus the offer longer runtimes. The lightweight and waterproof\nThrunite TH20 offers an adjustable brightness system allowing users to pick\ntheir exact brightness level based on the task at hand, plus the light offers\na built-in SOS mode. As a headlamp the TH20 is comfortable to wear as it\noffers a soft rubber band that can be worn directly on your head or around\nother caps and helmets.\n\nPros:\n\n * “Infinity” brightness levels\n * Mode memorization\n * Lightweight\n\nCons:\n\n * No tail-cap lockout\n * No low battery indicator\n\nSpecs:\n\n * Dimensions: 2.75 inches long with a 0.96 inch diameter\n * Weight: 2.68 oz without batteries\n * Lowest Setting: 0.3 lumens for 14 days\n * Highest Setting: 250 lumens for 93 minutes\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n## Best Multiple Carry Survival Flashlight\n\n### Multiple Carry Small:\n\n### LRI Photon Freedom\n\nIf you have ever visited our page before, chances are you have seen numerous\nreviews on the LRI Photon Freedom. We have included this light in several\ndifferent categories, including Best Keychain Flashlights because this light\nreally is one of the best. This compact is one of our favorite lights and we\nthink you will enjoy it too. We find this light to be one of the most useful\nlights, so trust us when we say you should have more than one of these on\nhand. The more LRI Photon Freedoms you have the better because then you can\nhave one in every place that you could ever need a light.\n\nComing in at just 1.5 inches long this light might be one of the smallest in\nthe EDC market but don’t let its small size fool you. The light provides users\nwith a steady 4.5 lumens for over a 12 hour period on just one tiny battery.\nThe LRI Photon Freedom offers four different modes to choose from as well as a\nMorse Code mode, making it one of the most versatile keychain lights on the\nmarket. Even though it is small, it is one of the most durable lights around\nbecause it features an IPX-7 rating, a glass-filled polyurethane rating, and\nan unbreakable LED, which makes it virtually indestructible. With the quick\nrelease key ring that comes standard with the light, you can use the LRI\nPhoton Freedom to replace any zipper pulls on bags or jackets. You can also\nclip it to your cap, computer, clothing, and more with its Hands-Free clip\naccessory.\n\n * Weight: 1.6 ounces\n * Dimensions: 1.5 inches long and one inch diameter\n * Highest Setting: 4.5 lumens for over 12 hours\n * Lowest Setting: Completely variable to zero\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n## Survival/Bug Out Kit\n\nOnce you have purchased your light the next, thing you need to think about is\nhow you are going to power your light. Having one with you is the first step\nto being prepared, but what happens when those batteries die? Some survivalist\ncarry around a bunch of extra batteries, but what happens if you forget\nbatteries or are stuck out in the wilderness for longer than you had\noriginally anticipated? Basically anything can go wrong and you should always\nexpect the unexpected, which is where the survival/bug out kit comes into\nplay.\n\nIn this kit you will want to carry some extra batteries for your light, but\nyou will also want to include three other useful tools that allow you to\ncharge your battery while on the go. The first item on your list is a solar\ncharger. As you might have guessed the solar charger gets its charge from\ndirect sunlight, so you can hang it on your backpack to charge it as you hike.\nThe other two items are a USB battery and a battery charger.\n\nThese three items are going to work together to help ensure your flashlight is\nalways ready when you need it. In theory your solar charger will hang on your\nbackpack to charge as you go about your day, so it is fully charged whenever\nyou need it. Your USB battery, also referred to as a power bank, should be\nfully charged before you head out, so you can plug your battery charger into\nthe power bank when your batteries need charging.\n\nOnce your power bank’s charge has been depleted, plug it into the solar\ncharger to recharge. This will make sure your power bank is ready the next\ntime you need it. While this is how it should work in theory, you can also use\nthe solar charger to charge the battery charger along with many other things.\n\n### Solar Charger:\n\n### Enerplex Kickr IV Solar Panel\n\nIf you are looking for a solar panel that is lightweight, yet powerful, the\nEnerplex Kickr IV Solar Panel is the ideal choice for you. The panel is made\nfrom a patented solar-on-plastics thin film, which makes it extremely\nlightweight – it only weighs 0.6 pounds. With how lightweight the panel is,\nyou will never even notice it hanging from your pack. Although extremely\nlightweight, the panel is amazingly powerful. It is 6 watts of true output.\n\nWhat that means for you is that it will charge a variety of electronic devices\nas fast as any wall outlet. With it being lightweight, many of you might worry\nabout how durable it is especially because you will be using it outdoors. The\nEnerplex Kickr IV is extremely rugged. It was designed to withstand extreme\nconditions, including water, punctures, drops, and even shocks.\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### USB Battery:\n\n### Anker Astro 13000mAh Portable Charger\n\nIf you are going to be relying on a portable charger while exploring the\noutdoors you don’t want just any old charger. You need a portable charger that\nwill withstand the most rugged conditions and one that will work when you need\nit to. Enter the Anker Astro 13000mAh Portable Charger. When packing a bug out\nkit, you want something that is not going to take up a lot of room. The Anker\nAstro offers a slim design and it packs a lot of power. With up to 13000 mAh\nof power, you have plenty of power at your fingertips.\n\nAnker Astro uses PowerIQ technology to ensure your device charges as quickly\nas possible regardless of the device. How this works is the PowerIQ technology\nallows each port to identify your specific device, and it allows the charging\nport to speak to the devices charging to improve charging time. The Anker\nAstro is also one of the more user friendly ones on the market. It relies on a\nsingle button to operate. The best part is the button is located perfectly for\nyour thumb to control while it is resting in your hand. This one button allows\nyou to turn the device on or off as well as check the power level and operate\nthe flashlight.\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n### Battery Charger Ni-MH and Li-ion:\n\n### Xtar VC2 Plus\n\nIn order to charge your batteries in the outdoors, you are going to need a\nreliable battery charger to plug into the portable charger. The Xtar VC2 Plus\nis currently our favorite option because it offers you reliability at a\nreasonable price. One of the best features is its ability to revive damaged\nbatteries to help save you money due to its XTAR OV Activation Function. The\ncharger is also compatible with any 5V USB power, so it works perfectly with\nthe USB charger we just featured. The Xtar VC2 will stop charging once the\ncharge has completed plus it has a restart charging function that keeps the\nbatteries safe inside the charger if they are left in overnight. The VC2 is\none of the smartest chargers on the market as it offers a countdown timer for\neach bay, so you will always know how long you have until your batteries are\nready. Even better is that both bays will work at the same time even if you\nare charging one Li-ion and one Ni-MH battery.\n\nCheck Amazon\n\n## Final Thoughts On The Best Survival Flashlight\n\nThe best survival flashlight is so much more than a long lasting flashlight,\nit is can be a lifesaving device. Bug out bag lights can be used to provide\nbright or ambient light with the right filters and diffusers in an emergency,\nbut they can also be used for self-defense. The heaviest ones make the best\nbilly clubs.\n\nThere are even flashlights that can be used to start fires. But, with all of\nthe choices out there how do you find the best emergency flashlight for you.\nWhat one you end up with will really depend on what you plan to use it for but\ndurability and water resistance are key. Are you looking for a bug out\nflashlight or are you looking for something that can also be used as an\neveryday carry flashlight?\n\nWhen looking for the best prepper flashlight you need to take into\nconsideration what lighting modes the flashlight offers, as well as what\naccessories come with the light and what ones can be purchased separately.\n\nNo matter what you end up with, we want to thank you for taking the time to\nread this article you may want to read through our other “Best Of” flashlight\narticles. If you have any questions about the vocabulary used in this article,\nplease refer to our flashlights 101 guide. For comparison purposes, please use\nour Flashlight Comparison Guide, where you can sort through the flashlights\nbased on specific specifications.\n\nIf you liked what you read, please follow one of our links to Amazon to\npurchase one of the best survival flashlights. 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Free.", "According to Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus gave fire to mankind after stealing it from Mount Olympus. When Zeus found out, the thief was chained to a rock, where an eagle could feast on his liver every day, for the rest of eternity. Fortunately for us, fire is much easier to come by today. With the simple flick of a lighter, or strike of a match, producing a flame is a breeze — even in the wilderness.", "Anywhere you make it, a fire needs three elements: heat, a combustible material and oxygen. These seven fire starters take care of those first two. All require a little more work than your Zippo, but since none are dependent on fuel, they’re more reliable in a dire situation. A fire can purify water, cook food, keep you warm, and scare away predators; to sum it up, having a fire starter on your person may help save your life.", "Best Two-In-One Fire Starter: This fire knife is a collaboration between Light My Fire and Mora of Sweden, who’s been making knives for the last 120 years. The FireKnife has a Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, comes with a polypropylene sheath, and has a original Swedish FireSteel Scout fire starter (good for approximately 3,000 strikes) that pops out of its handle. To make a spark, scrape the dull side of the blade forcefully against the FireSteel. And after you’ve successfully produced a flame, flip the knife over and start filleting that trout you reeled in earlier.", "Best Keychain Companion: This XL is a slightly larger version of Exotac’s original NanoStriker. With a marginally thicker ferrocerium and magnesium rod, and a larger tungsten carbide striking tool, the XL is easier to hold and can produce a hotter spark. The compact tool fits on a keychain and can easily be screwed apart and then reassembled into the fire starter. When screwed together, it’s also completely waterproof.", "Most Dependable Matches: What makes these better than your average box of matches? Everything. To be honest, saying that these matches by UCO are stormproof may actually be an understatement. Once lit, they will keep their flame in high winds or heavy downpours. Hell, submerge them in water (briefly) or bury them in dirt and they’ll still stay lit. The carrying case they come with is hardy as well. It’s watertight, floats, and won’t crush under extreme pressure. In each kit you’ll find 25 matches and three strike surfaces.", "Best One-Handed Fire Starter: With just one hand, a person can create a spark with this flint-based fire starter. The device has an attached cover, which easily flips off to reveal a spring-loaded rotating flint bar. Creating a shower of sparks is simple: hold down on the thumb button (it’s part of the case) while pushing the flint bar against a hard surface. To create a fire, make sure it’s over a type of tinder. The BlastMatch is nice because it’s useful, easily fits in a pocket and doesn’t have many moving parts.", "Best Solar Fire Starter: There’s no striking required with Solo Scientific’s fire starter. It’s a water- and airtight capsule that stores tinder. When attempting to start a fire, a “tinder arm” (normally stored in the tin’s lid) is attached and is used to hold the tinder. The container’s reflective bottom is then used to reflect light and ignite the tinder. This device uses a parabolic reflector to focus heat on one specific point. Once smoldering, the tinder can be transferred to a larger flammable source.", "Most Affordable Fire Starter: Coleman’s iteration of the fire starter is fireproof, waterproof, simple and dependable. With the included steel blade, users shave the magnesium block so that there’s a mound of magnesium ash. They then strike the blade against the block’s flint side, creating a spark and igniting the shavings. Then cover the smoldering ash with a pile of tinder, and boom — fire.", "Best Fire-Starting Kit: This fire starter comes in a bag — a waterproof and resealable bag. Included is a Fire Lite Sparker, 20 of the brand’s waterproof tinders (Waterproof Tinder Quik ignites) and fire starting instructions. The sparker has a flint wheel that produces a spark, and each piece of tinder will burn for two minutes and is impervious to both wind and water. In all, the kit weighs less than half an ounce, fits your pocket and is ridiculously easy to ignite." ] }, "parsed_md": "The Best Fire Starters - Gear Patrol\n\n## Best Of\n\n * Magazine\n\n## Popular Topics\n\n * Magazine\n\n * Instagram\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * YouTube\n * Snapchat\n * Flipboard\n * RSS\n\n## The Magazine\n\nLet us take you on a journey of the world. Each issue of the Gear Patrol\nMagazine comes packed with adventures, guides and stories exclusive to the\nmagazine. Stunningly designed, printed on high quality stock and ready for\nyour coffee table. Subscribers received 15% off the GEAR PATROL STORE.\nBiannual. $35.\n\n## The Newsletter\n\nGet GEAR PATROL in your inbox with the DISPATCH, including Today in Gear and\nall our new stories. Daily, 5pm. Free.\n\nNo Lighter Fluid Required\n\n# 7 Reliable Fire Starters to Have in a Survival Situation\n\nBuying Guides By Tucker Bowe Photo by Chase Pellerin\n\nAccording to Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus gave fire to mankind after\nstealing it from Mount Olympus. When Zeus found out, the thief was chained to\na rock, where an eagle could feast on his liver every day, for the rest of\neternity. Fortunately for us, fire is much easier to come by today. With the\nsimple flick of a lighter, or strike of a match, producing a flame is a breeze\n— even in the wilderness.\n\nAnywhere you make it, a fire needs three elements: heat, a combustible\nmaterial and oxygen. These seven fire starters take care of those first two.\nAll require a little more work than your Zippo, but since none are dependent\non fuel, they’re more reliable in a dire situation. A fire can purify water,\ncook food, keep you warm, and scare away predators; to sum it up, having a\nfire starter on your person may help save your life.\n\nMore Survival Weapons\n\nThe Gear You Need for a Worst-Case Scenario in the Wild\n\nThe 15 Best Campgrounds in the West\n\nThe Best Knives for Fall Bushcrafting\n\n### Swedish FireKnife\n\nBest Two-In-One Fire Starter: This fire knife is a collaboration between Light\nMy Fire and Mora of Sweden, who’s been making knives for the last 120 years.\nThe FireKnife has a Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, comes with a\npolypropylene sheath, and has a original Swedish FireSteel Scout fire starter\n(good for approximately 3,000 strikes) that pops out of its handle. To make a\nspark, scrape the dull side of the blade forcefully against the FireSteel. And\nafter you’ve successfully produced a flame, flip the knife over and start\nfilleting that trout you reeled in earlier.\n\nBuy Now: $13+\n\n### Exotac NanoStriker XL\n\nBest Keychain Companion: This XL is a slightly larger version of Exotac’s\noriginal NanoStriker. With a marginally thicker ferrocerium and magnesium rod,\nand a larger tungsten carbide striking tool, the XL is easier to hold and can\nproduce a hotter spark. The compact tool fits on a keychain and can easily be\nscrewed apart and then reassembled into the fire starter. When screwed\ntogether, it’s also completely waterproof.\n\nBuy Now: $22+\n\n### UCO Titan Stormproof Matches (Kit)\n\nMost Dependable Matches: What makes these better than your average box of\nmatches? Everything. To be honest, saying that these matches by UCO are\nstormproof may actually be an understatement. Once lit, they will keep their\nflame in high winds or heavy downpours. Hell, submerge them in water (briefly)\nor bury them in dirt and they’ll still stay lit. The carrying case they come\nwith is hardy as well. It’s watertight, floats, and won’t crush under extreme\npressure. In each kit you’ll find 25 matches and three strike surfaces.\n\nBuy Now: $7+\n\n### Ultimate Survival Technologies BlastMatch\n\nBest One-Handed Fire Starter: With just one hand, a person can create a spark\nwith this flint-based fire starter. The device has an attached cover, which\neasily flips off to reveal a spring-loaded rotating flint bar. Creating a\nshower of sparks is simple: hold down on the thumb button (it’s part of the\ncase) while pushing the flint bar against a hard surface. To create a fire,\nmake sure it’s over a type of tinder. The BlastMatch is nice because it’s\nuseful, easily fits in a pocket and doesn’t have many moving parts.\n\nBuy Now: $18+\n\n### Solo Scientific Tinder Hot Box Solar Fire Starter\n\nBest Solar Fire Starter: There’s no striking required with Solo Scientific’s\nfire starter. It’s a water- and airtight capsule that stores tinder. When\nattempting to start a fire, a “tinder arm” (normally stored in the tin’s lid)\nis attached and is used to hold the tinder. The container’s reflective bottom\nis then used to reflect light and ignite the tinder. This device uses a\nparabolic reflector to focus heat on one specific point. Once smoldering, the\ntinder can be transferred to a larger flammable source.\n\nBuy Now: $30+\n\n### Coleman Magnesium Fire Starter\n\nMost Affordable Fire Starter: Coleman’s iteration of the fire starter is\nfireproof, waterproof, simple and dependable. With the included steel blade,\nusers shave the magnesium block so that there’s a mound of magnesium ash. They\nthen strike the blade against the block’s flint side, creating a spark and\nigniting the shavings. Then cover the smoldering ash with a pile of tinder,\nand boom — fire.\n\nBuy Now: $9+\n\n### SOL Fire Lite Kit\n\nBest Fire-Starting Kit: This fire starter comes in a bag — a waterproof and\nresealable bag. Included is a Fire Lite Sparker, 20 of the brand’s waterproof\ntinders (Waterproof Tinder Quik ignites) and fire starting instructions. The\nsparker has a flint wheel that produces a spark, and each piece of tinder will\nburn for two minutes and is impervious to both wind and water. In all, the kit\nweighs less than half an ounce, fits your pocket and is ridiculously easy to\nignite.\n\nBuy Now: $7+\n\n## Top Stories\n\nWhat's New, Now\n\n### Today in Gear: September 22, 2017\n\nA NASA-inspired flight jacket, smart bulbs, a hi-fi audio receiver and much\nmore.\n\nMore: Gear News\n\nAnti-Vanilla Offerings\n\n### The 8 Most — Interesting — Energy Foods\n\nWeird isn't always good. 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Published in New York.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.reloaderaddict.com/best-survival-compass-review/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210227214926/https://www.reloaderaddict.com/best-survival-compass-review/", "parsed_text": { "title": "The 4 Best Survival Compasses -- Reviews 2020", "passages": [ "Many people unfortunately don’t know how to use a survival compass in the era of technology and GPS navigation. For this very reason, many hikers and hunters don’t even bother packing a traditional compass and map into their backpack. There is no denying that GPS’s are exceptionally handy, but without satellite signal or batteries they are worthless.", "For this reason, you would be wise to include a survival compass as a back-up so you can always have a sense of direction in your navigation. Learning to navigate with a compass and map is a very critical survival skill that anyone should take the time to use.", "The neat thing about the Phosphorescent Lensatic Compass is that it can be either carried clipped securely to your belt while you walk or in its own carrying pouch. The compass is also completely waterproof, so there are very few conditions that you can’t take this compass through. Total dimensions on the Lensatic compass are 1.8 x 5.7 x 7.8 inches, with a weight of just under a half pound. This is one of the best survival compasses for the money.", "If simplicity and efficiency is what you desire in a survival compass, then the A-10 is definitely for you. This is a very lightweight compass that is made out of scratch resistant acrylic materials and makes use of a two zone system in order to give you the most dependable readings in any part of the northern hemisphere. The ergonomic design of the A-10 allows it to fit right in the palm of your hands, the lanyard ring contains a detachable snap-lock for an extra boost of versatility. You can get ready for your life’s next great outdoor adventure and not have to worry about becoming lost with the A-10 recreational field compass.", "You never want to choose the wrong compass for your next outdoor adventure or camping trip, even if it’s a military grade compass. Fortunately, this is a military grade compass that has everything in it you need, including a thumb hold, sighting hairline, magnifying viewer, and a rugged metal case to keep it thoroughly protected. In essence, this compass is the direct opposite of the more lightweight and less rugged survival compasses that are often marketed as “military grade survival compasses.” If you want tough, this just might be the best survival compass for you.", "The 3h Tritium Military Compass from Cammenga is built to last and has been tested in numerous battlefield and tactical conditions. This is a true military survival compass in every sense of the word; it has been utilized and proved fully functional in conditions ranging from negative fifty degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred and fifty degrees Fahrenheit, and has also outlasted extended time periods in the sand, water, and through intense strain and distress. The micro lights on this compass will remain fully luminous for over a dozen years. This compass also comes fully equipped with sight wire, dial graduations in both degrees, and a magnifying glass to give you the most accurate reading possible. Finally, the strong aluminum frame keeps this waterproof compass all together. Law enforcement agencies, military units, and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world have used the Cammenga time and time again and will continue to do so for the years to come.", "A true survival compass that will both lead you where you need to go and outlast gritty outdoor scenarios will need to come equipped with a number of important features.", "The first, and most obvious feature, is a magnetized leader. The best compasses have a red color on the end of the needle, and this points to the magnetic field that is the strongest. In North America, that will almost always be the magnetic North Pole (different from the true north pole, which is the geographical north pole). The magnetic north pole is a chain of islands in the Canadian Arctic.", "The capsule of your compass must also be filled with liquid. This fluid should also be non-freezing, so it can effectively slow down the jiggling of the needle and allow it to rest quicker. When you are in cold or high elevations, the liquid can make a bubble when it contracts, but this should not negatively impact your accuracy. When the compass has been returned to more normal conditions, the bubbles should disappear shortly.", "The rotating bezel is the ring that is marked from zero to three hundred and sixty degrees and circles around the outside edge of the compass. The smaller the interval is in between the labeled degrees on your bezel, the more accurate of a reading you will be able to make. For this reason, select a compass with a rotating bezel that has many labeled degrees as possible.", "The capsule of your survival compass should rest on a transparent and rectangle base. The superior compasses on the market will have centimeters and/or inches marked into the plate as well. This may not sound like an absolutely necessity, but it definitely comes in handy for when you need to measure a distance on a map.", "The orienting arrow and parallel meridian lines are located on the bottom of the housing to your compass. These are essentially your north to south lines, and any survival compass you select must have these without question. If you don’t, it will be extremely difficult to properly orient your compass to a map.", "Last but not least, the best survival compasses should be fully waterproof (and not just water resistant) and also be made up of a durable material, such as aluminum. One compass we recommended, the Suunto A-10, is not made out of these durable materials, but the trade off is better convenience since the A-10 is designed to sit directly in your hand and to be used quickly. You just have to weight trade-offs when selecting your compass, but with so many options, you’re bound to find the right one. Good luck!", "Owner of Reloaderaddict.com, Boyd Smith is a major handgun enthusiast, and although he owns Glocks, he prefers the revolving wheel type. His go-to guns are a Smith & Wesson 642 Performance Center for carry and a Ruger GP100 in the nightstand biometric safe (he has kids). He loads both revolvers with old- school 148-grain Federal Gold Medal .38 wadcutters. It’s OK if you think he’s a wimp. Email him." ] }, "parsed_md": "The 4 Best Survival Compasses -- Reviews 2020\n\n# The 4 Best Survival Compasses — Reviews 2021\n\nPosted by Boyd Smith · Leave a comment\n\nPhoto by Wil C. Fry / CC BY\n\nMany people unfortunately don’t know how to use a survival compass in the era\nof technology and GPS navigation. For this very reason, many hikers and\nhunters don’t even bother packing a traditional compass and map into their\nbackpack. There is no denying that GPS’s are exceptionally handy, but without\nsatellite signal or batteries they are worthless.\n\nFor this reason, you would be wise to include a survival compass as a back-up\nso you can always have a sense of direction in your navigation. Learning to\nnavigate with a compass and map is a very critical survival skill that anyone\nshould take the time to use.\n\nTo help you out, here are the 4 best survival compasses on the market:\n\nPhosphorescent Lensatic Compass\n\n * Cammenga 27CS Lensatic Compass, Phosphorescent, Clam Pack\n * Price: $68.00\n * Price as of 02/27/2021 13:49 PST\n\n(more info about ad)\n\nThe neat thing about the Phosphorescent Lensatic Compass is that it can be\neither carried clipped securely to your belt while you walk or in its own\ncarrying pouch. The compass is also completely waterproof, so there are very\nfew conditions that you can’t take this compass through. Total dimensions on\nthe Lensatic compass are 1.8 x 5.7 x 7.8 inches, with a weight of just under a\nhalf pound. This is one of the best survival compasses for the money.\n\nSuunto A-10 Field Compass\n\n * SUUNTO A-10 IN Metric Recreational Field Compass\n * Price: $26.22\n * Price as of 02/27/2021 13:49 PST\n\n(more info about ad)\n\nIf simplicity and efficiency is what you desire in a survival compass, then\nthe A-10 is definitely for you. This is a very lightweight compass that is\nmade out of scratch resistant acrylic materials and makes use of a two zone\nsystem in order to give you the most dependable readings in any part of the\nnorthern hemisphere. The ergonomic design of the A-10 allows it to fit right\nin the palm of your hands, the lanyard ring contains a detachable snap-lock\nfor an extra boost of versatility. You can get ready for your life’s next\ngreat outdoor adventure and not have to worry about becoming lost with the\nA-10 recreational field compass.\n\nUnder Control Tactical Compass\n\n * Under Control Tactical Best Lensatic Military Compass for Easy Map Navigation - Professional Grade Survival & Mapping Gear\n * Price:\n * Price as of 02/27/2021 13:49 PST\n\n(more info about ad)\n\nYou never want to choose the wrong compass for your next outdoor adventure or\ncamping trip, even if it’s a military grade compass. Fortunately, this is a\nmilitary grade compass that has everything in it you need, including a thumb\nhold, sighting hairline, magnifying viewer, and a rugged metal case to keep it\nthoroughly protected. In essence, this compass is the direct opposite of the\nmore lightweight and less rugged survival compasses that are often marketed as\n“military grade survival compasses.” If you want tough, this just might be the\nbest survival compass for you.\n\nCammenga 3H Tritium Military Compass\n\n * Cammenga Official US Military Tritium Lensatic Compass, Olive Drab Accurate Waterproof Hand Held Compasses with Pouch for Hiking Camping Navigation Survival Backpacking Orienteering\n * Price: $86.90\n * Price as of 02/27/2021 13:49 PST\n\n(more info about ad)\n\nThe 3h Tritium Military Compass from Cammenga is built to last and has been\ntested in numerous battlefield and tactical conditions. This is a true\nmilitary survival compass in every sense of the word; it has been utilized and\nproved fully functional in conditions ranging from negative fifty degrees\nFahrenheit to one hundred and fifty degrees Fahrenheit, and has also outlasted\nextended time periods in the sand, water, and through intense strain and\ndistress. The micro lights on this compass will remain fully luminous for over\na dozen years. This compass also comes fully equipped with sight wire, dial\ngraduations in both degrees, and a magnifying glass to give you the most\naccurate reading possible. Finally, the strong aluminum frame keeps this\nwaterproof compass all together. Law enforcement agencies, military units, and\noutdoor enthusiasts from all over the world have used the Cammenga time and\ntime again and will continue to do so for the years to come.\n\nFeatures You Need in a Compass\n\nA true survival compass that will both lead you where you need to go and\noutlast gritty outdoor scenarios will need to come equipped with a number of\nimportant features.\n\nThe first, and most obvious feature, is a magnetized leader. The best\ncompasses have a red color on the end of the needle, and this points to the\nmagnetic field that is the strongest. In North America, that will almost\nalways be the magnetic North Pole (different from the true north pole, which\nis the geographical north pole). The magnetic north pole is a chain of islands\nin the Canadian Arctic.\n\nThe capsule of your compass must also be filled with liquid. This fluid should\nalso be non-freezing, so it can effectively slow down the jiggling of the\nneedle and allow it to rest quicker. When you are in cold or high elevations,\nthe liquid can make a bubble when it contracts, but this should not negatively\nimpact your accuracy. When the compass has been returned to more normal\nconditions, the bubbles should disappear shortly.\n\nThe rotating bezel is the ring that is marked from zero to three hundred and\nsixty degrees and circles around the outside edge of the compass. The smaller\nthe interval is in between the labeled degrees on your bezel, the more\naccurate of a reading you will be able to make. For this reason, select a\ncompass with a rotating bezel that has many labeled degrees as possible.\n\nThe capsule of your survival compass should rest on a transparent and\nrectangle base. The superior compasses on the market will have centimeters\nand/or inches marked into the plate as well. This may not sound like an\nabsolutely necessity, but it definitely comes in handy for when you need to\nmeasure a distance on a map.\n\nThe orienting arrow and parallel meridian lines are located on the bottom of\nthe housing to your compass. These are essentially your north to south lines,\nand any survival compass you select must have these without question. If you\ndon’t, it will be extremely difficult to properly orient your compass to a\nmap.\n\nLast but not least, the best survival compasses should be fully waterproof\n(and not just water resistant) and also be made up of a durable material, such\nas aluminum. One compass we recommended, the Suunto A-10, is not made out of\nthese durable materials, but the trade off is better convenience since the\nA-10 is designed to sit directly in your hand and to be used quickly. You just\nhave to weight trade-offs when selecting your compass, but with so many\noptions, you’re bound to find the right one. Good luck!\n\nBoyd Smith\n\nOwner of Reloaderaddict.com, Boyd Smith is a major handgun enthusiast, and\nalthough he owns Glocks, he prefers the revolving wheel type. His go-to guns\nare a Smith & Wesson 642 Performance Center for carry and a Ruger GP100 in the\nnightstand biometric safe (he has kids). He loads both revolvers with old-\nschool 148-grain Federal Gold Medal .38 wadcutters. It’s OK if you think he’s\na wimp. Email him.\n\nShare the Post and Images\n\n### Related Posts\n\n * The 4 Best Survival Shovels – Reviews 2021\n\n * The 4 Best Compass Watches -- Digital & Analog Reviews 2021\n\n * The 4 Best Canik 55 TP9 Accessories – Reviews 2021\n\nPosted in Gun Accessories\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nSubscribe in a reader\n\n# Subscribe by Email\n\n# As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.\n\n© 2021\n\nPowered by WordPress & Themegraphy\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.activistpost.com/2012/10/10-best-survival-foods-at-your-local.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210904183500/https://www.activistpost.com/2012/10/10-best-survival-foods-at-your-local.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "10 Best Survival Foods At Your Local Supermarket", "passages": [ "As food prices continue to skyrocket, having a bulk supply of food is a great investment. But it also provides security and peace of mind against potential emergencies.", "By now most people should be aware that grocery stores only have about 3 days of food in stock when crises strike. So if anything was to disrupt the food supply chain for an extended period of time, there would be untold chaos in most communities.", "Any number of events could trigger mass disruption to a fragile food system, many of which are well documented and even predicted. Even NASA has warned its staff to prepare for potential disasters with survival foods and other precautions with their “Family Preparedness Program.”", "Prepping for disasters can seem overwhelming with so many aspects to be considered. However, for those just beginning to recognize how perilous these times are and are new to prepping, you can find many great survival foods at your local grocery store.", "There are many freeze-dried food companies offering light-weight storable meals. These are cost effective and great for new preppers. But if you don’t have $1000 laying around to buy a large supply, it may be better to pick up a few key items each week at the supermarket to build up your food bank gradually. And by buying base foods at the store, you’ll ultimately save money.", "It’s best to keep your survival food list simple, and concentrate on storing foods with the highest amount of calories and the longest shelf life. This list is geared toward foods that will help you survive a crisis that lasts for extended periods of time.", "Rice: Every time you go to the store you should buy one 10-lb bag of rice. You can find them for around $5 at most supermarkets. Rice will stay in good condition for 10 years or more if stored properly. It offers high carbohydrates which is especially important if you are exerting a lot of physical energy during a crisis.", "Beans: Beans are known to be one of the best all-round survival foods. They’re high in protein, and if sealed in food-grade buckets with a small amount of dried ice, they’ll stay for up to ten years. Make sure to store them in a cool, dry, dark location. Buy a 4-5 lb bags of dried beans every time you go to the store. All dry beans are good to store; black beans, red beans, pinto beans, lentils, etc.", "Cornmeal: All-purpose flours are good to store, but cornmeal may be the best overall. Cornmeal is packed with dense carbohydrates and contains oils that helps extend its shelf life. Additionally, if the power grid is down during a mega disaster, it is much easier to make good corn breads and tortillas with cornmeal in a simple skillet or solar oven, where refined flour will need yeast and oil to make decent bread or biscuits. Get a 5-lb bag of cornmeal ($10-$15) at each grocery visit. Seal and store the same way as beans (buckets, salt and dry ice), and it will safely keep 8 months to 2 years.", "Lard: If you’re a health-conscious reader, hydrogenated lard does not sound very appetizing, but in a survival situation you can’t afford to be picky. Animal lard or vegetable shortening both offer much-needed calories during times of crisis, cooking oil for multiple uses, and it will keep longer than cooking oils because of the hydrogenation. Buy a 6-lb can ($12) and store in a cool, dry, and dark place and it will stay good for 2-3 years or longer.", "Salt: Salt is one of the most useful survival food items. It’s used for storing food, curing beef, and flavoring most meals. Salt will stay forever, so always buy extra when you’re shopping.", "Canned Fruit & Vegetables: These are another obvious survival food, but not as practical as many would think. They’re heavy and somewhat costly for the calories they deliver. Additionally, acidic fruits and any cans with tomatoes will not keep as long as most people think. But most canned food is good for 5+ years. Buy green vegetables and fruits like peaches and pears for long-term storage, but more importantly, buy what you already eat in case you need to rotate them into your diet before they go bad.", "Canned Meat: Canned meats like ham, tuna, and chicken are excellent to store. They typically will keep for 6-10 years and they’re an excellent source of protein. However, if the grid is down for a long time (apocalyptic), hunting and fishing will likely provide most meats. Therefore, it may be sufficient to buy extra canned meats every other time you go shopping.", "Sugar: Brown and white sugar will add much-needed flavor and calories to a survival diet and they’ll keep for ten years or more if stored properly. Honey is also excellent as it will store forever. Make sure to buy extra every other time you go grocery shopping. You won’t need too much, but they’ll be well worth having if a crisis strikes.", "Pasta: Pasta is a good light-weight storable food that is also a great source of carbohydrates. Pasta will not keep as long as rice, but it can stay for around 5 years in good conditions. Pasta is also very inexpensive and extra should be bought at each trip to the store. It will take up more space in your food bank than rice, beans and cornmeal, so plan your space the best you can.", "Peanut Butter: Peanut butter is a terrific source of protein, fat, and calories. Plus, it’s just a great treat to have on hand. Peanut butter can last up to five years in root cellar conditions. Stock up whenever there are good deals at your grocery store. You’ll be happy you did if the SHTF.", "Barter Coins: It’s also a good idea to have some silver coins for barter in an economic crisis situation. To track the value of silver coins you can use the silver coins calculator at http://www.coinvalues.com/silver.", "If you consistently buy these items 3-4 times per month, you’ll quickly acquire a year’s supply of survival rations for your whole family.", "A really basic way to store the rice, beans, cornmeal, sugar and pastas is to buy several 5-gallon seal-able paint buckets or food-grade buckets from your local hardware store. Put a cup or so of salt into a sandwich baggie (opened) at the bottom of the buckets. Then fill it with food stuffs and add a couple of ounces of dried ice (found at large grocery stores) which will remove the oxygen from the bucket after it’s sealed. Finally, label each bucket with its contents and the date, and place it in your cellar.", "That’s what a lot of people though in Southern Louisiana before Hurricane Katrina. I’m sure there were quite a few who grew to enjoy the taste of GUNS, although I still wonder how they were cooked. Do they taste like chicken?", "An ebola outbreak. Please stop being a dumbass living in fairy land. Wake up to reality, if its not this outbreak it’ll be the next one.", "* Patrick Burns \| May 25, 2016 at 8:58 pm \| Reply\nYeah, how’d that Ebola outbreak work out for ya?", "* Larry Murphy \| May 26, 2016 at 7:47 am \| Reply\nWorked out fine for me. Not so well for the people who died during it though.", "* Patrick Burns \| September 19, 2017 at 6:39 am \| Reply\nExactly how many died? You bought into the media induced hysteria.", "You will need to come together as a community to survive. You cannot stand alone with your supplies you will be caught offguard by a mob of hundreds who like you said will go door to door.", "You need an area that has access to fresh water. Fresh water can easily be decontaminated w/ chlorine. You stated you need medicine to survive. yes you will die if the temoil lasts over a year, but who wants to just sit down and give up. Fight to the end with dignity. Jesus did not give up up the road to crusifiction and neither should we.", "Did Jesus just up and quit when he knew he was going to be crucified? No, he walked the walk with dignity and I believe he expects us to do the same.", "In addition to the food, buy a bag of ascorbic acid, that is Vit C that will last years and prevent scurvy, remember scurvy? It’s fatal. Buy a small bottle of Potassium Salt, it will last a few years and you have your potassium which is essential. Buy lots of lugols iodine or iodine of choice, to clean water and also as medicine, and clean wounds. Buy magnesium flakes to make magnesium oil, a bag will last many many years. Don’t forget lots of colloidal silver since it kills Ebola easily. Stock up on iron tablets. Dried fruit like dates (the cheapest), very sweet and lots of potassium etc in them.", "When the epidemic hits, some say it has started, buy containers you can bury this stuff in your garden. When they ransack your house, they will not dig up your whole garden, they won’t find it. Look desperate and plead with them that you will starve, which you might if you don’t have enough rice etc. The main issue will be water and this is what will kill most of us anyway, when we don’t live near water and can’t distill sea water. Buy a camping stove because power will be out. Women don’t forget as many tampons as you can afford – you could use these to barter with as people will be desperate for them also. People will probably steal warm clothing when they ransack, steal shampoo and soap and anything useful for toilet paper.", "* Ronnie Childs \| April 7, 2016 at 8:33 am \| Reply\nGood one. How about this, which is true. A friend of mine and I were riding around in his dad’s car. We had weed and no pipe or papers. We did, however, have his dad’s Bible in the car. Yes, we tore out a mostly-blank page and twisted one up. It worked. I’ve been on a hell-bound train ever since. I figure, after that, JC’s got my number, so what the heck.", "* Simon \| January 10, 2017 at 4:48 pm \| Reply\nI hope you read the page before you burnt it, I’m sure God wants you to be happy.", "real tired of people saying water, water is not food. its called best survival foods, not tips, water is a different matter. ignorance is why we are going down hill.", "Prepping might not give you long term survivability.. but what is does do.. is give you options for the NOW. if you can live past the immediate, then it gives you time to think of options.", "I am trying to prepare a small on the go bag for emergencies. A lot of horrible things happened in 2014, but I feel in my heart that 2015 will be the year where these horrors will creep into the USA. I pray more people prepare, especially families.", "* Anthony Phillips \| July 3, 2015 at 9:46 pm \| Reply\nI see you posted this 6 months ago, prior to what is happening right now in America...our freedom is going by the wayside and the economies of the world are in very bad shape (Greece in particular). A lot of people are starting to think that the latter-half of this year will be it: something will happen in the next 6 months. Trying to prepare, but on limited income and only the spouse working, it’s hard. May God help us.", "I’m 22, I have a baby on the way. I work my ass off to support my little family. I think about everything I’m going to have to do to make sure that if my family is going to die ,it will be from old age. I see people on here saying “just give up it’s useless blah blah blah” those are the people that are going to die first when shtf. One piece of advice buy ammo and shoot first. Let god sort these bastard traitors out. They ruined our world, and the people that are libtarded and bend over for the nwo deserve hot lead as well. Stock up on ammo because that will be the first to go. I pray for everyone who has kids, that atleast their kids will see better days. I plan on dying in a hot pile of spent brass and empty mags.", "* Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 4:40 pm \| Reply\nOh there ya go – “libtards” are to blame for every thing – including natural disasters? Oh wait... With all the religious wackos on this thread, you probably DO think they are God’s punishment for liberal “sins.” A shame God’s aim is so bad, and those tornadoes always seem to hit rural trailer parks where conservative rednecks live, vs major cities where the “libtards” reside!", "Rather than focusing on the practicality of stocking enough supplies to survive long term, consider a much more likely scenario: the need to achieve “social distancing”. The Spanish Flu outbreak in 1918 killed 2% of the world’s population; how long before something jumps species and gets out of control? Maybe not an apocalyptic event, but something that would put our young and elderly at risk. The ability to remove yourself from society for 3 days to a week would be invaluable. Look no farther than the Ebola outbreak. If you lived in West Africa, how great would it be to not have to go to the store for food and expose your family to that hazard?", "* Brendan Patnode \| March 5, 2016 at 10:20 pm \| Reply\nbetter to have and not need than need and not have", "* Calvin Coolidge \| January 18, 2016 at 9:15 am \| Reply\nLike I always tell people, if you think Christianity is bad, look at what atheism did to the world. Mao, Stalin, Castro, etc. Millions of people died and millions more were impoverished and oppressed. I will take Christianity anyday. At least they have some constraints,", "* khaosol.com \| March 8, 2016 at 2:41 pm \| Reply\nHow many people millions of people died at the hands of Christianity during the inquisition ? Or how about the time when missionaries would go to places like Australia or Africa what did that bloodbath look like hmmm. Even when the christianity pushers came to “New World” peddling fiction the bodies piled up. The only place Christianity had constraint is the mind.", "* Btrayd \| April 5, 2016 at 6:28 pm \|\nWow..going back to the Inquisition which was a Catholic activity not tied to the vast majority of those who identify as Christians is a bit much. The Missionaries in the New World which destroyed so many native peoples? Damn if they weren’t Catholics as well, for the most part. I’m not a Christian but I always find it amusing that the Catholic Church has been berated for their crimes against humanity by other Christians for centuries. And the anti- religious crowd uses those same atrocities to blame and attack those Christians who had nothing to do with it. And now, the anti religious crowd embrace this Pope..for the most part. When you mean Catholics..Blame Catholics. It’s a crazy world.", "* betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:35 pm \|\nYou forgot the pedophiles in the church with the most heinous crimes against children and the cover up, etc. And now we have pizzagate – soon we will see the sickness that revolves world wide around that.", "* Ronnie Childs \| April 7, 2016 at 8:14 am \|\n“The only place Christianity had constraint is the mind.” Good one, and oh so true. Christianity ain’t the only one, of course.", "* Robert S \| October 7, 2016 at 11:27 pm \|\nYou need to re-read your history.. The inquisition was the driving force of the Roman Catholics. This also included the Knights Templar. Christianity is not a religion. It’s accepting Christ into your heart and allowing Him to change you from the inside. Belonging to a church or certain religious group will get you or me to heaven. Only accepting Christ and asking for forgiveness of your sins will truly set you free.", "* khaosol.com \| October 8, 2016 at 4:07 pm \|\nThe mind makes things real. And with that said millions upon millions of people believe that Christianity is a religion. So therefore it is a religion. I for one know that to believe that Jesus will set you free from your sins is the thinking of a child. You need to re-read history to find out no man name Jesus walked this Earth.", "* Mn \| December 3, 2016 at 9:30 am \|\nFirst of all , belive in god is the key , i cant understand how we as humans came !! Forget the idea that we are monkeys or just came from nothing . Yes there are multiple religions but there is only one god", "* betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:33 pm \|\nEvery religion has a god and they are not all the same – that shows it is all nonsense.", "* Faith Priest \| May 22, 2017 at 6:50 pm \|\nLook at it this way... there is only this one Infinite Consciousness / “God”.... while all the various religions each has their own limited model of what THAT Absolute ONE is. So.. One “God”... but many differing mind CONCEPTS of THAT One.", "Consider: “God” / Pure Consciousness is Infinite in scope, while the mind of Man is Finite. Do the math. ; ) Whatever the Mind of man THINKS “God” is will always fall short of THAT Absolute Truth.", "* betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:32 pm \|\nThat is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. Christ, the loving god, says you must accept him and believe in him, or you are fked. lol You would have to be brain washed from birth to believe something that stupid.", "* betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:30 pm \| Reply\nYour logic is completely flawed. Many dictators are atheists, but most atheists are not dictators or killers. Some Christians killed abortion doctors, most Christians are good people. Some Muslims kill people, most are good people. Good people greatly outnumber bad people, but good people allow bad people to rise to powerful positions and control them. Bad people use politics and religion to control others. All religion is bad because it requires blind faith to give up your rights to someone who claims to be a speaker for god and you can pick any god. Religion is used to control people and the sheep go along with it as ridiculous as it all is. Atheists don’t believe in something just because others do – they want proof and if there is none then they don’t believe. It is really that simple. So, stop being an ahole and trying to connect bad corrupt dictators and murderers to atheism.", "Nice list, I agree on the dried goods and peanut butter. You can also get powdered peanut butter that lasts a lot longer that the hydrated stuff.", "We have pulled together the biggest list of 131 survival foods which breaks each section down and explains how you can store and use these foods in a SHF scenario. You can check out here – http://prepperzine.com/survival-food/", "you must be so crazy that it makes your life difficult to live. while i feel very angry at your stupidity, i also feel incredibly sad for you...", "For some (like me), survivalism is an intellectual exercise. Figuring out the best things to put in a limited space to keep you alive against a range of possible scenarios, researching protein content and caloric content, looking at user reviews, testing out snares and compact fishing tackle, learning to build fires from a variety of sources, keeping tactical gear and getting good with guns, planning emergency routes and transportation, building the perfect trauma kit. At best, it’s a fun and thoughtful hobby, and at worse, screw you, I’m a lot further along if anything ever does happen.", "My partner is mildly scornful of it, too, although she doesn’t troll good posts like this one just to make fun of people.", "* Ronnie Childs \| April 7, 2016 at 8:29 am \| Reply\nDamn, I thought I was the only person that did this–that is, just sort of fantasized about “the end”, sorta. I go as far as making written lists occasionally, but not much further. It really is fun. Check out a1960-ish cold war-inspired movie “Panic in the Year Zero” with Ray Miland. The big one hits while the family is on a camping vacation with a well-stocked camper....well, check it out. I think you’ll enjoy it.", "99.9% of society is not going to believe what this guy is saying because “he’s a nut”——which is exactly why he’s right. The Bible says that “the gate is narrow; and few there be who will find it” If you are siding with the majority, and have adopted the belief system of the world’s social majority, then you are on “the broad path that leads to destruction.” Repent and accept Jesus Christ now before it’s too late.", "* khaosol.com \| March 8, 2016 at 2:45 pm \| Reply\n“If you are siding with the majority, and have adopted the belief system of the world’s social majority, then you are on “the broad path that leads to destruction.”", "* Btrayd \| April 5, 2016 at 6:18 pm \| Reply\nI’m not a Christian but study comparative mythologies and religious ideas. I see that for the most part Christianity is NOT the major belief system. While many may say they are, their behaviors and belief systems are straight out of public school misinformation.", "So you go to FEMA to lay down and die as they treat you like a pin cushion and I will do what I can to take care of myself and survive. Me and my loved ones will live. Why? Because we aren’t so lazy and pathetic that we will instantly crawl to FEMA and beg for a hand out. Most people that live now adays are too stupid and pitiful to do stuff for themselves, and you are part of that group apparently. If you want to live stop expecting others to coddle you. If not then go beg at FEMA’s gate. The choice is yours! You point the finger at everyone else because we turned away from your god but you are the one who gives up so easily and we are the ones fighting. Who is really the one that fucked up? Stop blaming others because you don’t care enough to do anything about anything! That is on you, not anyone else!", "* Patrick \| March 9, 2016 at 11:37 am \| Reply\nI’ll bet when your supplies run out, you’ll be visiting FEMA. Just a hunch.", "* Artyom \| April 21, 2016 at 2:09 pm \| Reply\nok so lets say we have a general disaster. a tornado, an earthquake, a terrorist attack very close to your home. an event where you will only need to survive a few days to a few months to wait it out. you are saying you would rather go to a government camp that will be crowded, have poor sanitation, disease ridden and probably full of a large amount of people you do not know and cannot trust or just “embrace gods will” rather than wait it out in your cellar or in the wild for a short while?", "* Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 3:28 pm \| Reply\nThat is not what I meant at all. I was responding to the bashing of FEMA. Yes, of course you want to have supplies on hand to be able to hunker down for a few days or weeks. that’s a good strategy, and one that all too few people are prepared for. And yes, they will be seeking out the FEMA camps. But if the situation continues to drag on, so will you and I. I don’t care how much prepping you’ve done or how many supplies you have on hand. It might be weeks, it might be months but eventually your stockpile is going to run out. And when it does, it’s hello FEMA. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I don’t want to be roaming the streets with my family, breaking into buildings trying to find supplies, and picking over what has already been", "* betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:40 pm \| Reply\nDuring a country wide EMP, you won’t be able to get to FEMA and they will run out of supplies anyway because most trucks won’t function. Have your own food supplies and weapons or bit the dust.", "* betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:39 pm \| Reply\nThe greatest danger is an EMP. Millions will die if that happens to the entire country. Just localized disasters, earthquake, tornado, etc. will always bring assistance because we are that type of country. But, the EMP will stop all food movement, water, sewage, etc. Either stock up now or be ready to eat rats and grass.", "Most canned vegies are packed in usable water. Buy extra canned food of what you usually use and rotate them while stockpiling. They will last long enough for long term use. Plus, they are a great projectile should you need one! (humor) Most important, get a good set of water filters, both portable and stationary. Berkey is one of the best all around filter system and is good for ten years, is cleanable and costs .02 per gallon. Get extra filter elements. See: http://www.berkeywaterfilter.com Note: They are the best you can get, but, sometimes the filters will need to be repaired. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLF3LnF7u38", "Quite a few of those who choose to survive by robbing will also die violently at someone’s door or maybe inside a stranger’s home. Also, robbers will encounter diminishing returns just like everyone else as the crisis deepens. People will have to work together to survive, maybe realize that what we gave up so easily was not a bad thing after all. Hopefully, we will re-learn that society flounders when moral codes are abandoned. Here is where the Bible is so necessary. My career was pure science, a way of thinking that I respect, but I also believe that God is real and that the wisdom we need is found in the Bible.", "The only problem with storing a lot of bulk items like rice beans pasta etc.They require lot of water to cook,maybe a precious commodity like water could be put to better uses,dried beans have to be soaked overnight.I’m not saying don’t purchase any of those items,just(in my opinion)go easy.Especially in my situation it’s just me and my wife.Plus cooking gives off odors which is just asking for trouble.I have plenty of canned items,i know they aren’t the healthiest things in the world,but they can(no pun intended)be cosumed directly and heated quickly if need be.Just my 2 cents worth.", "I live in Victoria, BC, on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. In the next 50ish years we’ve got a 30% chance of an M8 quake occurring, and a 10% chance of the “Big One” subduction-zone megathrust M9+ quake occurring. Since our wee little taster quake after Christmas I’ve been feeling the tremors beneath me almost constantly, though the ground in fact does not move. By the time the tsunami has scoured the coast, the aftershocks have taken out what infrastructure survived the initial whammy, and our coastal communities have been shattered into a million and one little inaccessible and isolated pieces, we’re looking at 3 to 10 to even 20 days without assistance of any kind in the slightest.", "Which is to say, as you’re writing about the imminent end of all days, please, also keep in mind the more mundane disasters that folks here may be seeking help readying ourselves for. The hurricanes, tornadoes, run-of-the-mill epidemics, floods, droughts, and earthquakes that so many of us are so vulnerable to.", "The end of all days may indeed happen and it may indeed happen soon. But perched atop a ticking geologic clock that will rip apart our coast from Alaska to California when it rings... I guess I’m reminded of all the little things that we also need to prepare ourselves for too.", "i live on 250 acres with 8 of my buddies and there familys from 75th ranger corps come and get it", "If you were going to be stabbed, would you rather face it, and do something about it that way, or turn your back, and try to walk or run away? Most people would say, face it! That’s what you do, when something is coming at you. So it may not come. But even if it doesn’t, you can still be prepared. If you don’t, then your just plain lazy, or stupid. Those are the ones that will be in the FEMA camps. Most people will just die off...because they didn’t care. Those will be the ones begging others, and will get themselves killed. Don’t want to face anything that MIGHT come? Your choice.", "All good things. BUT...you have a freezer full? Umm...what are you going to do when we have an EMP or a solar flare, that fries all electronics? You might want to think about that food in the freezer if that happens?", "You’re forgetting that we didnt start off like how life was when you were born.. You can survive in the wild. Some are survivors, some are not. No where in this post does it say anything about a full proof plan. Its called a cushion plan. I’ll be sure to stop by and take what you don’t need since clearly you wont need much of it anyways if something happens where you actually need this stuff.", "* Barbara Thornley \| April 7, 2016 at 10:49 pm \| Reply\nit would behoove the people to follow the constitution as it was written to protect us from the government , right or left wing nuts. it’s to keep us free and they dont’ like it , so if you want to survive , be prepared. dont’ come looking to me for help , cause i’ll be busy helping my own family and you all have the brainpower to help yourselves. as for me i’ll keep my constitutional rights and fight for them and live by them . that’s what my dad , grandfather and greatgrandfather all fought and died for and they did it so we can remain free. if you dont’ want the gift of their blood to help keep you free then you are a fool. God bless all the veterans and active military ..", "* Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 4:08 pm \| Reply\nGot news for you Barbara... When SHTF, your constitutional rights won’t mean squat. If it gets really bad, there won’t be enough police or military to enforce the law. If fact, they will be worrying about the same as you and I – defending ourselves and our families.", "* Sharon37 \| May 19, 2016 at 1:15 pm \| Reply\nSweetie, the Constitution is just a nicely written peice of paper that granted limited rights to a select group of individuals for a brief period of time (land owning, Christian white males). What we have in our massive diverse society are privileges bestowed upon us by the money masters that really own everything and everyone and always have since the invention of the monetary system maybe even as far back as the start of agruculture system. We no longer live in that world because there are too many competing interests and people are more cruel and selfish and spoiled by our present way of life. We have to adapt to the changes in the world that we live in. But in the end we all have a date with death. The only choice you get is to face it with fear or courage. Mankind can do a lot of things but we haven’t mastered the weather and changing our solar system and cycles. The droughts and climate change are beyond our control and for people who are so use to having control, this is are for them to accept. Enjoy your family and the time you have on the planet and stop obsessing abou surviving the apocalypse. Prepare as best you can and go out and let the warm sunlight fall on your face and breathe in the scent of trees an flowers and hug your loved ones. That is our daily blessing in life and that is more than what we are entitled to.", "* Arcanek \| July 22, 2016 at 3:59 am \| Reply\nThe founders weren’t Christian. They were deists, not theists.", "* Arcanek \| July 22, 2016 at 3:58 am \| Reply\nThe conjobstitution was an act of treason. The Bill of Rights was unanimously defeated at the convention 10-0. It was the states that insisted upon them for ratification. Patrick Henry called it: king, conscription, taxation, empire and watch out for them using national security as a reason for secrecy. It didn’t take long for them to violate the Bill of Rights with the Alien and Sedition act. If you expect it to protect you, you had better be prepared to take your case all the way to the supreme court, where you don’t have standing. The USSC has ruled that the conjobstitution is a contract between the states and the federal government that the citizens are not party to in denying cases.", "Seriously? So do NOTHING – bury your head in the sand and wait to be called home to God. That’s your plan? You’re an idiot, plain and simple. Not EVERY scenario is an “end of times.” A natural or man made disaster where food supplies are disrupted for a few days or weeks. I think it would be prudent to be prepared for a situation like that, where as you’re just going to lie down and die? That’s brilliant.", "* Ronnie Childs \| April 7, 2016 at 8:21 am \| Reply\nPatrick, you are correct. I’m not an end-timer or a prepper or anything like that, but it wouldn’t take much to completely wreck modern western life. For example, if the power grid or the internet went down for an extended period, we’re completely screwed. And it’s my understanding that both of these are way more vulnerable to destruction than any of us wanna believe. It would be CHAOS beyond imagination. Good thing I’m a bad-ass tough guy–I’ll be fine.", "* Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 4:02 pm \| Reply\nIndeed chaos beyond imagination. And you might very well be a badass and do well on your own. For a limited time. But you’re just one person, and you’re going to eventually encounter the lawless gangs who out number and out GUN you. What will you do then? You’ll have your supplies and weapons TAKEN by force. If you’re lucky, MAYBE they might recognize your badassery and invite you to join them. If not, I suspect a bullet in the head to insure you don’t seek revenge on them.", "Let me guess – you love the military. Guess what Einstein – the military is socially funded. Like those roads you drive on? How about a police and fire department? You republi-tards just love to toss around that word – “socialism” because it’s a buzz word on Faux News. Too bad you have no idea what it means.", "* Faith Priest \| May 22, 2017 at 6:35 pm \| Reply\nReligions do not have a clue as to what “God”/ Infinite Consciousness even is. Those who actually Know “God” Know better than to bother with religion.", "* sayrock \| December 28, 2017 at 2:38 am \| Reply\nIt’s very rare to see an anyone use the phrase Infinite Consciousness! Truer words were never spoken! You might never see this reply, as I only just now found this article, but KUDOS to you!", "* Faith Priest \| January 27, 2018 at 12:59 pm \| Reply\nFound you. ... yup, the more our own Awareness expands ... the greater “God” / Infinite Consciousness becomes. The ‘problem’ with religion is that it stops Way too soon. It tries to limit, to define THAT which is UNlimited.", "warped libber , have fun in the FEMA camps being tested on till you die . it’ s educated right winged independent people who prepare and take are of themelves and their families, if you want socialism , go to a country that has it and stand in lines for hours for a roll of toilet paper and a loaf of dried bread and contaminated water. FOOL . sounds like you’ve been loving too many boys loverboy .but you cant’ survive on stupidity or love.", "a good alternative to a rifle is a decent slingshot or a crossbow. they are easy to learn how to use and ammo is more readily available and lighter. they are also less restricted in most countries than firearms.", "snare wire, parachord, a slingshot, fishing tackle (if in a good area for it) and nails are also usefull items. and nothing is better than a good pair of boots!", "I agree about the rice and beans as well as multivitamins. I have emergency candles that can be used to heat water for cooking. MREs are fine, if you can afford them. Flour? What for? Things get this bad, you have to assume you will not have electricity, that means no baking unless you have an outdoor wood fired oven. A lot of these other foods are nice as well, but coffee? I guess if you must. I’d rather spend the money and storage space on actual things that I need Kama vs creature Comfort foods and beverages. But to each their own. Good luck – we’re all gonna need it.", "“What’s the worst that can happen?” Power grid failure. How’s that work for ya? Without power none of our computers work. Our phones don’t work. Supply lines for food get disrupted , because the trucks to bring this food to us can’t operate without fuel. You need electricity to run the gas pumps to refuel them. food sitting in the store and in your refrigerator will start to spoil very quickly. Cook it quickly before it spoils! How? The power’s out. People get hungry quickly, and when people are hungry they panic. When people panic, they loot the grocery store of the remaining food very quickly. I’d make sure you’re there as an early looter to get the best available selection. And that’s just scratching the surface. A LOT", "* Sharon37 \| May 19, 2016 at 1:25 pm \| Reply\nKeep a bottle of meds in the house and take the whole bottle and just call it quits. When things get bad people will eat food in storage, then pets, then other people. It has happened in all of the wars people revert to cannabalism. There are some things you can’t prepare for. Earth is entering a solar season and Yellowstone has started to rumble. We live in a very fragile ecosystem and in surprised we haven’t encountered. a massive asteroid this century. There are sooo many disaster scenarios and you can’t prepare for all of them. Embrace life, enjoy it and be prepared for good and bad things.?", "* Patrick Burns \| May 25, 2016 at 8:55 pm \| Reply\nSharon, why does it have to be all or nothing? Yes, a major catastrophe would get ugly, and we will truly see the worst in people as society crumbles. Indeed, our planet is extremely fragile. And you’re absolutely right, the fact that we even are here having this conversation is a long shot against the odds . But what about a scenario where things are only bad for a few days or a couple of weeks? People need to prepare for something on that magnitude. Will doomsday happen in our lifetime? Maybe, maybe not. What’s far more likely is a temporary disruption at last perhaps a month or two at the most. That’s the scenario to expect, and if you can be in a position to survive it,? Well I certainly owe it to my family to do everything I can to ensure they can survive.", "Gardening, unless you live in the boonies isn’t going to be be an option. In a crisis, you must assume someone is going to raid your lovely garden – long before the fruits are even ripe.", "well first of all may i say i have no problem with FEMA. we do not have FEMA in my country either and natural disasters seem to be mainly responded to by charities and the occasional “let us give your local council money to squalor” approach from the government personaly i would prefer to ride it out as long as i could without using government aid. but im sure if all else fails i may get some form of help from them if i realy had to.", "While I agree with you that we are a selfish, narcissistic bunch of people. A lot of the changes occurring are natural earth cycles of season. We are entering a solar season of increase earthquakes, drought and volcanic activity. Some things are just beyond our control and we have to stay faithful to God. As a black woman, I’ve seen all the videos and articles about liberalism and minirities to blame. Blacks will always be the favorite scapegoat even being blamed for cyclical weather/solar changes. We will be the primary targets of those people who feel entitled and special and feel bad things only happen to those ignorant people in third world countries. Not “responsible” people like them. Those people in third world countries were, I believe, a test of our humanity. I think we have absolutely failed that test and rampant greed has taken over. In all countries, all races, all political parties. Humanity will have to stand judgment. I think about all of the food I threw out half eaten, not respecting what the earth gives us. We are all to blame.", "Well said. I agree with you that you should prepare as best you can but there isn’t enough ammo food water to fend off thousands of well armed marauders. People who think like this watch too many hero worshipping Hollywood movies and are out of touch with reality. We will all Kick the bucket one day but fight till the very end and embrace the fact that God is the Captain of your ship and Master of your soul and all things belong to Him.", "Ask the Government about the 30,000 Guillotines they have stored at the FEMA camps for your Pleasure! You People are being led to a slaughter and you are to stupid to see it! They also bought 1.8 Billion Bullets that are Hollow point and cannot be used for war! Wake up!", "* Patrick Burns \| July 7, 2016 at 11:47 pm \| Reply\nYour tinfoil hat is on a bit too snug!", "Liberals believe in no class distinction: all have equal rights. That is not socialism. What the media calls liberal is anything but true liberalism. No true liberal would vote, as that creates the class distinction of ruler/subject.", "The first guy that says we’re all going to die is totally wrong! There are logical ways to Prep and Survivalists methods and ways of filtering water and growing your own food. You will need to have sufficient protection and a compound of land and back up sources of energy, like solar wind etc. Multiple Deep water wells will be needed and methods to pump and possibly filter the water you can make your own water filters very easily. The Fact is you can live in a Grid Down SHTF situation while having Faith in God! In fact they go hand in hand. Giving up is exactly what the evils putting up the camps and taking away our freedoms want. We must prevail and help our fellow neighbors and create communities and use everyone’s knowledge and skills to their fullest extent but it can be done and don’t let this guy above tell you any different he’s the type of person who will not make it garunteed.", "It’s not a good guy/bad guy thing or a religious/non-religious thing . . . we all bought all of the stuff all through the years that has led to this, and we are all to blame – if blaming is your game, look in the mirror." ] }, "parsed_md": "10 Best Survival Foods At Your Local Supermarket - Activist Post\n\nHot Topics\n\n * September 4, 2021 \| Gov’t Threatening to Go After Family for Child’s Tree House, Built on Their Own Property\n * September 4, 2021 \| This Is The Weirdest Employment Market That We Have Ever Seen\n * September 4, 2021 \| How America Abandoned Decentralization and Embraced the State\n * September 4, 2021 \| Top FBI Official in Charge of Crimes Against Children, Arrested for Sex Crimes Against Children\n * September 4, 2021 \| “Medical Drones” Deployed Over Italian Beaches Search For Feverish People\n\n# 10 Best Survival Foods At Your Local Supermarket\n\nTOPICS:Activist PostFoodSurvivalism\n\nOctober 1, 2012\n\nBy Activist Post\n\nAs food prices continue to skyrocket, having a bulk supply of food is a great\ninvestment. But it also provides security and peace of mind against potential\nemergencies.\n\nBy now most people should be aware that grocery stores only have about 3 days\nof food in stock when crises strike. So if anything was to disrupt the food\nsupply chain for an extended period of time, there would be untold chaos in\nmost communities.\n\nAny number of events could trigger mass disruption to a fragile food system,\nmany of which are well documented and even predicted. Even NASA has warned its\nstaff to prepare for potential disasters with survival foods and other\nprecautions with their “Family Preparedness Program.”\n\nPrepping for disasters can seem overwhelming with so many aspects to be\nconsidered. However, for those just beginning to recognize how perilous these\ntimes are and are new to prepping, you can find many great survival foods at\nyour local grocery store.\n\nThere are many freeze-dried food companies offering light-weight storable\nmeals. These are cost effective and great for new preppers. But if you don’t\nhave $1000 laying around to buy a large supply, it may be better to pick up a\nfew key items each week at the supermarket to build up your food bank\ngradually. And by buying base foods at the store, you’ll ultimately save\nmoney.\n\nIt’s best to keep your survival food list simple, and concentrate on storing\nfoods with the highest amount of calories and the longest shelf life. This\nlist is geared toward foods that will help you survive a crisis that lasts for\nextended periods of time.\n\nHere are the ten best and cheapest survival rations available at any store:\n\nRice: Every time you go to the store you should buy one 10-lb bag of rice. You\ncan find them for around $5 at most supermarkets. Rice will stay in good\ncondition for 10 years or more if stored properly. It offers high\ncarbohydrates which is especially important if you are exerting a lot of\nphysical energy during a crisis.\n\nBeans: Beans are known to be one of the best all-round survival foods. They’re\nhigh in protein, and if sealed in food-grade buckets with a small amount of\ndried ice, they’ll stay for up to ten years. Make sure to store them in a\ncool, dry, dark location. Buy a 4-5 lb bags of dried beans every time you go\nto the store. All dry beans are good to store; black beans, red beans, pinto\nbeans, lentils, etc.\n\nCornmeal: All-purpose flours are good to store, but cornmeal may be the best\noverall. Cornmeal is packed with dense carbohydrates and contains oils that\nhelps extend its shelf life. Additionally, if the power grid is down during a\nmega disaster, it is much easier to make good corn breads and tortillas with\ncornmeal in a simple skillet or solar oven, where refined flour will need\nyeast and oil to make decent bread or biscuits. Get a 5-lb bag of cornmeal\n($10-$15) at each grocery visit. Seal and store the same way as beans\n(buckets, salt and dry ice), and it will safely keep 8 months to 2 years.\n\nLard: If you’re a health-conscious reader, hydrogenated lard does not sound\nvery appetizing, but in a survival situation you can’t afford to be picky.\nAnimal lard or vegetable shortening both offer much-needed calories during\ntimes of crisis, cooking oil for multiple uses, and it will keep longer than\ncooking oils because of the hydrogenation. Buy a 6-lb can ($12) and store in a\ncool, dry, and dark place and it will stay good for 2-3 years or longer.\n\nSalt: Salt is one of the most useful survival food items. It’s used for\nstoring food, curing beef, and flavoring most meals. Salt will stay forever,\nso always buy extra when you’re shopping.\n\nCanned Fruit & Vegetables: These are another obvious survival food, but not as\npractical as many would think. They’re heavy and somewhat costly for the\ncalories they deliver. Additionally, acidic fruits and any cans with tomatoes\nwill not keep as long as most people think. But most canned food is good for\n5+ years. Buy green vegetables and fruits like peaches and pears for long-term\nstorage, but more importantly, buy what you already eat in case you need to\nrotate them into your diet before they go bad.\n\nCanned Meat: Canned meats like ham, tuna, and chicken are excellent to store.\nThey typically will keep for 6-10 years and they’re an excellent source of\nprotein. However, if the grid is down for a long time (apocalyptic), hunting\nand fishing will likely provide most meats. Therefore, it may be sufficient to\nbuy extra canned meats every other time you go shopping.\n\nSugar: Brown and white sugar will add much-needed flavor and calories to a\nsurvival diet and they’ll keep for ten years or more if stored properly. Honey\nis also excellent as it will store forever. Make sure to buy extra every other\ntime you go grocery shopping. You won’t need too much, but they’ll be well\nworth having if a crisis strikes.\n\nPasta: Pasta is a good light-weight storable food that is also a great source\nof carbohydrates. Pasta will not keep as long as rice, but it can stay for\naround 5 years in good conditions. Pasta is also very inexpensive and extra\nshould be bought at each trip to the store. It will take up more space in your\nfood bank than rice, beans and cornmeal, so plan your space the best you can.\n\nPeanut Butter: Peanut butter is a terrific source of protein, fat, and\ncalories. Plus, it’s just a great treat to have on hand. Peanut butter can\nlast up to five years in root cellar conditions. Stock up whenever there are\ngood deals at your grocery store. You’ll be happy you did if the SHTF.\n\nBarter Coins: It’s also a good idea to have some silver coins for barter in an\neconomic crisis situation. To track the value of silver coins you can use the\nsilver coins calculator at http://www.coinvalues.com/silver.\n\nIf you consistently buy these items 3-4 times per month, you’ll quickly\nacquire a year’s supply of survival rations for your whole family.\n\nHow to store it?\n\nA really basic way to store the rice, beans, cornmeal, sugar and pastas is to\nbuy several 5-gallon seal-able paint buckets or food-grade buckets from your\nlocal hardware store. Put a cup or so of salt into a sandwich baggie (opened)\nat the bottom of the buckets. Then fill it with food stuffs and add a couple\nof ounces of dried ice (found at large grocery stores) which will remove the\noxygen from the bucket after it’s sealed. Finally, label each bucket with its\ncontents and the date, and place it in your cellar.\n\nPlease let us know what other food items you think will be useful for new\npreppers....\n\n#### Hoarding these items is better than having money in the bank (Ad)\n\n#### Free ebook How To Survive the Job Automation Apocalypse\n\n#### Free ebook How To Get Started with Bitcoin: Quick and Easy Beginner’s\nGuide\n\n#### Activist Post Daily Newsletter\n\nSubscription is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL Free Report: How To Survive The Job\nAutomation Apocalypse with subscription\n\nShare2K\n\nTweet\n\nPin8\n\n#### 104 Comments on \"10 Best Survival Foods At Your Local Supermarket\"\n\n 1. AlbuqBill \| July 3, 2014 at 5:46 pm \| Reply\n\nThat’s what a lot of people though in Southern Louisiana before Hurricane\nKatrina. I’m sure there were quite a few who grew to enjoy the taste of GUNS,\nalthough I still wonder how they were cooked. Do they taste like chicken?\n\n 2. Larry Murphy \| August 6, 2014 at 12:18 am \| Reply\n\nAn ebola outbreak. Please stop being a dumbass living in fairy land. Wake up\nto reality, if its not this outbreak it’ll be the next one.\n\n * Mads \| October 6, 2014 at 10:36 pm \| Reply\n\nOMG!\n\n * Larry Murphy \| October 7, 2014 at 1:42 pm \| Reply\n\nIt’s the zombies world now\n\n * Patrick Burns \| May 25, 2016 at 8:58 pm \| Reply\n\nYeah, how’d that Ebola outbreak work out for ya?\n\n * Larry Murphy \| May 26, 2016 at 7:47 am \| Reply\n\nWorked out fine for me. Not so well for the people who died during it though.\n\n * Patrick Burns \| September 19, 2017 at 6:39 am \| Reply\n\nExactly how many died? You bought into the media induced hysteria.\n\n 3. cowboy \| August 28, 2014 at 3:11 pm \| Reply\n\nif your taking serious medicine your in trouble to start with.\n\n 4. YeahPete \| October 9, 2014 at 11:49 am \| Reply\n\nYou will need to come together as a community to survive. You cannot stand\nalone with your supplies you will be caught offguard by a mob of hundreds who\nlike you said will go door to door.\n\n 5. YeahPete \| October 9, 2014 at 11:54 am \| Reply\n\nYou need an area that has access to fresh water. Fresh water can easily be\ndecontaminated w/ chlorine. You stated you need medicine to survive. yes you\nwill die if the temoil lasts over a year, but who wants to just sit down and\ngive up. Fight to the end with dignity. Jesus did not give up up the road to\ncrusifiction and neither should we.\n\n 6. YeahPete \| October 9, 2014 at 11:58 am \| Reply\n\nDid Jesus just up and quit when he knew he was going to be crucified? No, he\nwalked the walk with dignity and I believe he expects us to do the same.\n\n 7. startingtoprep \| October 10, 2014 at 12:52 am \| Reply\n\nIn addition to the food, buy a bag of ascorbic acid, that is Vit C that will\nlast years and prevent scurvy, remember scurvy? It’s fatal. Buy a small bottle\nof Potassium Salt, it will last a few years and you have your potassium which\nis essential. Buy lots of lugols iodine or iodine of choice, to clean water\nand also as medicine, and clean wounds. Buy magnesium flakes to make magnesium\noil, a bag will last many many years. Don’t forget lots of colloidal silver\nsince it kills Ebola easily. Stock up on iron tablets. Dried fruit like dates\n(the cheapest), very sweet and lots of potassium etc in them.\n\nWhen the epidemic hits, some say it has started, buy containers you can bury\nthis stuff in your garden. When they ransack your house, they will not dig up\nyour whole garden, they won’t find it. Look desperate and plead with them that\nyou will starve, which you might if you don’t have enough rice etc. The main\nissue will be water and this is what will kill most of us anyway, when we\ndon’t live near water and can’t distill sea water. Buy a camping stove because\npower will be out. Women don’t forget as many tampons as you can afford – you\ncould use these to barter with as people will be desperate for them also.\nPeople will probably steal warm clothing when they ransack, steal shampoo and\nsoap and anything useful for toilet paper.\n\n 8. mickey \| October 25, 2014 at 5:42 am \| Reply\n\nmost are forgetting the number one survival tool. The Bible\n\n * Jesus \| January 11, 2015 at 11:57 am \| Reply\n\nFire starter. Good idea\n\n * Ronnie Childs \| April 7, 2016 at 8:33 am \| Reply\n\nGood one. How about this, which is true. A friend of mine and I were riding\naround in his dad’s car. We had weed and no pipe or papers. We did, however,\nhave his dad’s Bible in the car. Yes, we tore out a mostly-blank page and\ntwisted one up. It worked. I’ve been on a hell-bound train ever since. I\nfigure, after that, JC’s got my number, so what the heck.\n\n * Simon \| January 10, 2017 at 4:48 pm \| Reply\n\nI hope you read the page before you burnt it, I’m sure God wants you to be\nhappy.\n\n * Artyom \| April 21, 2016 at 2:17 pm \| Reply\n\ncan stop knives and small calibre bullets too.\n\n 9. mitchel \| October 25, 2014 at 3:41 pm \| Reply\n\nreal tired of people saying water, water is not food. its called best survival\nfoods, not tips, water is a different matter. ignorance is why we are going\ndown hill.\n\n 10. renshai \| December 25, 2014 at 4:04 am \| Reply\n\nPrepping might not give you long term survivability.. but what is does do.. is\ngive you options for the NOW. if you can live past the immediate, then it\ngives you time to think of options.\n\n 11. wel809 \| December 28, 2014 at 12:37 am \| Reply\n\nI am trying to prepare a small on the go bag for emergencies. A lot of\nhorrible things happened in 2014, but I feel in my heart that 2015 will be the\nyear where these horrors will creep into the USA. I pray more people prepare,\nespecially families.\n\n * Anthony Phillips \| July 3, 2015 at 9:46 pm \| Reply\n\nI see you posted this 6 months ago, prior to what is happening right now in\nAmerica...our freedom is going by the wayside and the economies of the world\nare in very bad shape (Greece in particular). A lot of people are starting to\nthink that the latter-half of this year will be it: something will happen in\nthe next 6 months. Trying to prepare, but on limited income and only the\nspouse working, it’s hard. May God help us.\n\n 12. Roadkill \| January 12, 2015 at 8:42 pm \| Reply\n\nI’m 22, I have a baby on the way. I work my ass off to support my little\nfamily. I think about everything I’m going to have to do to make sure that if\nmy family is going to die ,it will be from old age. I see people on here\nsaying “just give up it’s useless blah blah blah” those are the people that\nare going to die first when shtf. One piece of advice buy ammo and shoot\nfirst. Let god sort these bastard traitors out. They ruined our world, and the\npeople that are libtarded and bend over for the nwo deserve hot lead as well.\nStock up on ammo because that will be the first to go. I pray for everyone who\nhas kids, that atleast their kids will see better days. I plan on dying in a\nhot pile of spent brass and empty mags.\n\n * Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 4:40 pm \| Reply\n\nOh there ya go – “libtards” are to blame for every thing – including natural\ndisasters? Oh wait... With all the religious wackos on this thread, you\nprobably DO think they are God’s punishment for liberal “sins.” A shame God’s\naim is so bad, and those tornadoes always seem to hit rural trailer parks\nwhere conservative rednecks live, vs major cities where the “libtards” reside!\n\n 13. Jeff \| January 14, 2015 at 1:04 pm \| Reply\n\nRather than focusing on the practicality of stocking enough supplies to\nsurvive long term, consider a much more likely scenario: the need to achieve\n“social distancing”. The Spanish Flu outbreak in 1918 killed 2% of the world’s\npopulation; how long before something jumps species and gets out of control?\nMaybe not an apocalyptic event, but something that would put our young and\nelderly at risk. The ability to remove yourself from society for 3 days to a\nweek would be invaluable. Look no farther than the Ebola outbreak. If you\nlived in West Africa, how great would it be to not have to go to the store for\nfood and expose your family to that hazard?\n\n 14. harry sachs \| January 28, 2015 at 12:29 am \| Reply\n\nSomething to think about while you are starving to death for sure..\n\n * Brendan Patnode \| March 5, 2016 at 10:20 pm \| Reply\n\nbetter to have and not need than need and not have\n\n * Joan Camara \| March 5, 2016 at 10:45 pm \| Reply\n\nExactly!!\n\n 15. mot \| February 13, 2015 at 4:06 am \| Reply\n\nFreaky christians!\n\n * John Wright, Ph.D. \| August 27, 2015 at 5:24 pm \| Reply\n\nFreaky pagans and atheists, etc...\n\n * Calvin Coolidge \| January 18, 2016 at 9:15 am \| Reply\n\nLike I always tell people, if you think Christianity is bad, look at what\natheism did to the world. Mao, Stalin, Castro, etc. Millions of people died\nand millions more were impoverished and oppressed. I will take Christianity\nanyday. At least they have some constraints,\n\n * khaosol.com \| March 8, 2016 at 2:41 pm \| Reply\n\nHow many people millions of people died at the hands of Christianity during\nthe inquisition ? Or how about the time when missionaries would go to places\nlike Australia or Africa what did that bloodbath look like hmmm. Even when the\nchristianity pushers came to “New World” peddling fiction the bodies piled up.\nThe only place Christianity had constraint is the mind.\n\n * Btrayd \| April 5, 2016 at 6:28 pm \|\n\nWow..going back to the Inquisition which was a Catholic activity not tied to\nthe vast majority of those who identify as Christians is a bit much. The\nMissionaries in the New World which destroyed so many native peoples? Damn if\nthey weren’t Catholics as well, for the most part. I’m not a Christian but I\nalways find it amusing that the Catholic Church has been berated for their\ncrimes against humanity by other Christians for centuries. And the anti-\nreligious crowd uses those same atrocities to blame and attack those\nChristians who had nothing to do with it. And now, the anti religious crowd\nembrace this Pope..for the most part. When you mean Catholics..Blame\nCatholics. It’s a crazy world.\n\n * khaosol.com \| May 30, 2016 at 1:01 pm \|\n\nLike I said Christianity....\n\n * betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:35 pm \|\n\nYou forgot the pedophiles in the church with the most heinous crimes against\nchildren and the cover up, etc. And now we have pizzagate – soon we will see\nthe sickness that revolves world wide around that.\n\n * Ronnie Childs \| April 7, 2016 at 8:14 am \|\n\n“The only place Christianity had constraint is the mind.” Good one, and oh so\ntrue. Christianity ain’t the only one, of course.\n\n * Robert S \| October 7, 2016 at 11:27 pm \|\n\nYou need to re-read your history.. The inquisition was the driving force of\nthe Roman Catholics. This also included the Knights Templar. Christianity is\nnot a religion. It’s accepting Christ into your heart and allowing Him to\nchange you from the inside. Belonging to a church or certain religious group\nwill get you or me to heaven. Only accepting Christ and asking for forgiveness\nof your sins will truly set you free.\n\n * khaosol.com \| October 8, 2016 at 4:07 pm \|\n\nThe mind makes things real. And with that said millions upon millions of\npeople believe that Christianity is a religion. So therefore it is a religion.\nI for one know that to believe that Jesus will set you free from your sins is\nthe thinking of a child. You need to re-read history to find out no man name\nJesus walked this Earth.\n\n * Mn \| December 3, 2016 at 9:30 am \|\n\nFirst of all , belive in god is the key , i cant understand how we as humans\ncame !! Forget the idea that we are monkeys or just came from nothing . Yes\nthere are multiple religions but there is only one god\n\n * khaosol.com \| December 3, 2016 at 3:19 pm \|\n\n“Come let US make man in OUR image”\n\n * betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:33 pm \|\n\nEvery religion has a god and they are not all the same – that shows it is all\nnonsense.\n\n * Faith Priest \| May 22, 2017 at 6:50 pm \|\n\nLook at it this way... there is only this one Infinite Consciousness /\n“God”.... while all the various religions each has their own limited model of\nwhat THAT Absolute ONE is. So.. One “God”... but many differing mind CONCEPTS\nof THAT One.\n\nConsider: “God” / Pure Consciousness is Infinite in scope, while the mind of\nMan is Finite. Do the math. ; ) Whatever the Mind of man THINKS “God” is will\nalways fall short of THAT Absolute Truth.\n\n * betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:32 pm \|\n\nThat is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. Christ, the loving god,\nsays you must accept him and believe in him, or you are fked. lol You would\nhave to be brain washed from birth to believe something that stupid.\n\n * betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:30 pm \| Reply\n\nYour logic is completely flawed. Many dictators are atheists, but most\natheists are not dictators or killers. Some Christians killed abortion\ndoctors, most Christians are good people. Some Muslims kill people, most are\ngood people. Good people greatly outnumber bad people, but good people allow\nbad people to rise to powerful positions and control them. Bad people use\npolitics and religion to control others. All religion is bad because it\nrequires blind faith to give up your rights to someone who claims to be a\nspeaker for god and you can pick any god. Religion is used to control people\nand the sheep go along with it as ridiculous as it all is. Atheists don’t\nbelieve in something just because others do – they want proof and if there is\nnone then they don’t believe. It is really that simple. So, stop being an\nahole and trying to connect bad corrupt dictators and murderers to atheism.\n\n 16. Julie Mann \| February 19, 2015 at 6:09 pm \| Reply\n\nDried fruit and vegetables keep really well and don’t take up much space. Easy\nto use also.\n\n 17. Slingshot \| February 27, 2015 at 8:08 pm \| Reply\n\nYep,Exactly !!\n\n 18. PrepperZine \| March 30, 2015 at 6:08 am \| Reply\n\nNice list, I agree on the dried goods and peanut butter. You can also get\npowdered peanut butter that lasts a lot longer that the hydrated stuff.\n\nWe have pulled together the biggest list of 131 survival foods which breaks\neach section down and explains how you can store and use these foods in a SHF\nscenario. You can check out here – http://prepperzine.com/survival-food/\n\n 19. another anonymous \| April 21, 2015 at 11:58 am \| Reply\n\nyou must be so crazy that it makes your life difficult to live. while i feel\nvery angry at your stupidity, i also feel incredibly sad for you...\n\n 20. Ready Just in Case \| July 16, 2015 at 7:13 am \| Reply\n\nFor some (like me), survivalism is an intellectual exercise. Figuring out the\nbest things to put in a limited space to keep you alive against a range of\npossible scenarios, researching protein content and caloric content, looking\nat user reviews, testing out snares and compact fishing tackle, learning to\nbuild fires from a variety of sources, keeping tactical gear and getting good\nwith guns, planning emergency routes and transportation, building the perfect\ntrauma kit. At best, it’s a fun and thoughtful hobby, and at worse, screw you,\nI’m a lot further along if anything ever does happen.\n\nMy partner is mildly scornful of it, too, although she doesn’t troll good\nposts like this one just to make fun of people.\n\n * Ronnie Childs \| April 7, 2016 at 8:29 am \| Reply\n\nDamn, I thought I was the only person that did this–that is, just sort of\nfantasized about “the end”, sorta. I go as far as making written lists\noccasionally, but not much further. It really is fun. Check out a1960-ish cold\nwar-inspired movie “Panic in the Year Zero” with Ray Miland. The big one hits\nwhile the family is on a camping vacation with a well-stocked camper....well,\ncheck it out. I think you’ll enjoy it.\n\n 21. anonymoustoo \| July 17, 2015 at 9:59 am \| Reply\n\n99.9% of society is not going to believe what this guy is saying because “he’s\na nut”——which is exactly why he’s right. The Bible says that “the gate is\nnarrow; and few there be who will find it” If you are siding with the\nmajority, and have adopted the belief system of the world’s social majority,\nthen you are on “the broad path that leads to destruction.” Repent and accept\nJesus Christ now before it’s too late.\n\n * khaosol.com \| March 8, 2016 at 2:45 pm \| Reply\n\n“If you are siding with the majority, and have adopted the belief system of\nthe world’s social majority, then you are on “the broad path that leads to\ndestruction.”\n\nWith this logic you are on the road to destruction. Christianity is the major\nbeLIEf system in the world.\n\nOr are you talking politically, in reference to Obama and Demopublicans?\n\nCare to clarify?\n\n * Btrayd \| April 5, 2016 at 6:18 pm \| Reply\n\nI’m not a Christian but study comparative mythologies and religious ideas. I\nsee that for the most part Christianity is NOT the major belief system. While\nmany may say they are, their behaviors and belief systems are straight out of\npublic school misinformation.\n\n 22. Kelli Pennington \| July 30, 2015 at 5:32 pm \| Reply\n\nSo you go to FEMA to lay down and die as they treat you like a pin cushion and\nI will do what I can to take care of myself and survive. Me and my loved ones\nwill live. Why? Because we aren’t so lazy and pathetic that we will instantly\ncrawl to FEMA and beg for a hand out. Most people that live now adays are too\nstupid and pitiful to do stuff for themselves, and you are part of that group\napparently. If you want to live stop expecting others to coddle you. If not\nthen go beg at FEMA’s gate. The choice is yours! You point the finger at\neveryone else because we turned away from your god but you are the one who\ngives up so easily and we are the ones fighting. Who is really the one that\nfucked up? Stop blaming others because you don’t care enough to do anything\nabout anything! That is on you, not anyone else!\n\n * Patrick \| March 9, 2016 at 11:37 am \| Reply\n\nI’ll bet when your supplies run out, you’ll be visiting FEMA. Just a hunch.\n\n * Artyom \| April 21, 2016 at 2:09 pm \| Reply\n\nok so lets say we have a general disaster. a tornado, an earthquake, a\nterrorist attack very close to your home. an event where you will only need to\nsurvive a few days to a few months to wait it out. you are saying you would\nrather go to a government camp that will be crowded, have poor sanitation,\ndisease ridden and probably full of a large amount of people you do not know\nand cannot trust or just “embrace gods will” rather than wait it out in your\ncellar or in the wild for a short while?\n\n * Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 3:28 pm \| Reply\n\nThat is not what I meant at all. I was responding to the bashing of FEMA. Yes,\nof course you want to have supplies on hand to be able to hunker down for a\nfew days or weeks. that’s a good strategy, and one that all too few people are\nprepared for. And yes, they will be seeking out the FEMA camps. But if the\nsituation continues to drag on, so will you and I. I don’t care how much\nprepping you’ve done or how many supplies you have on hand. It might be weeks,\nit might be months but eventually your stockpile is going to run out. And when\nit does, it’s hello FEMA. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I don’t want\nto be roaming the streets with my family, breaking into buildings trying to\nfind supplies, and picking over what has already been\n\n * betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:40 pm \| Reply\n\nDuring a country wide EMP, you won’t be able to get to FEMA and they will run\nout of supplies anyway because most trucks won’t function. Have your own food\nsupplies and weapons or bit the dust.\n\n * betterboy \| January 28, 2017 at 8:39 pm \| Reply\n\nThe greatest danger is an EMP. Millions will die if that happens to the entire\ncountry. Just localized disasters, earthquake, tornado, etc. will always bring\nassistance because we are that type of country. But, the EMP will stop all\nfood movement, water, sewage, etc. Either stock up now or be ready to eat rats\nand grass.\n\n 23. JerryB \| August 26, 2015 at 6:11 am \| Reply\n\nMost canned vegies are packed in usable water. Buy extra canned food of what\nyou usually use and rotate them while stockpiling. They will last long enough\nfor long term use. Plus, they are a great projectile should you need one!\n(humor) Most important, get a good set of water filters, both portable and\nstationary. Berkey is one of the best all around filter system and is good for\nten years, is cleanable and costs .02 per gallon. Get extra filter elements.\nSee: http://www.berkeywaterfilter.com Note: They are the best you can get,\nbut, sometimes the filters will need to be repaired. See:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLF3LnF7u38\n\nGood luck, this message will self destruct in ten.... poof!\n\n 24. John Wright, Ph.D. \| August 27, 2015 at 5:48 pm \| Reply\n\nQuite a few of those who choose to survive by robbing will also die violently\nat someone’s door or maybe inside a stranger’s home. Also, robbers will\nencounter diminishing returns just like everyone else as the crisis deepens.\nPeople will have to work together to survive, maybe realize that what we gave\nup so easily was not a bad thing after all. Hopefully, we will re-learn that\nsociety flounders when moral codes are abandoned. Here is where the Bible is\nso necessary. My career was pure science, a way of thinking that I respect,\nbut I also believe that God is real and that the wisdom we need is found in\nthe Bible.\n\n 25. Mr. Misanthropy \| September 7, 2015 at 4:36 am \| Reply\n\n44 weak sheep.\n\nIf I had away to get out of here. You’d all be left behind.\n\n 26. greg adkins \| October 3, 2015 at 8:52 pm \| Reply\n\nThe only problem with storing a lot of bulk items like rice beans pasta\netc.They require lot of water to cook,maybe a precious commodity like water\ncould be put to better uses,dried beans have to be soaked overnight.I’m not\nsaying don’t purchase any of those items,just(in my opinion)go easy.Especially\nin my situation it’s just me and my wife.Plus cooking gives off odors which is\njust asking for trouble.I have plenty of canned items,i know they aren’t the\nhealthiest things in the world,but they can(no pun intended)be cosumed\ndirectly and heated quickly if need be.Just my 2 cents worth.\n\n 27. Wylie Fuller \| January 12, 2016 at 11:13 pm \| Reply\n\nhey all\n\nsome perspective on this whole imminent collapse of society thing going on\nhere...\n\nI live in Victoria, BC, on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. In the next 50ish\nyears we’ve got a 30% chance of an M8 quake occurring, and a 10% chance of the\n“Big One” subduction-zone megathrust M9+ quake occurring. Since our wee little\ntaster quake after Christmas I’ve been feeling the tremors beneath me almost\nconstantly, though the ground in fact does not move. By the time the tsunami\nhas scoured the coast, the aftershocks have taken out what infrastructure\nsurvived the initial whammy, and our coastal communities have been shattered\ninto a million and one little inaccessible and isolated pieces, we’re looking\nat 3 to 10 to even 20 days without assistance of any kind in the slightest.\n\nAnd we will have no warning whatsoever.\n\nHence why I’m combing sites like these and comment sections like these for\nuseful things.\n\nWhich is to say, as you’re writing about the imminent end of all days, please,\nalso keep in mind the more mundane disasters that folks here may be seeking\nhelp readying ourselves for. The hurricanes, tornadoes, run-of-the-mill\nepidemics, floods, droughts, and earthquakes that so many of us are so\nvulnerable to.\n\nThe end of all days may indeed happen and it may indeed happen soon. But\nperched atop a ticking geologic clock that will rip apart our coast from\nAlaska to California when it rings... I guess I’m reminded of all the little\nthings that we also need to prepare ourselves for too.\n\nIn kindness,\n\n~ Wylie\n\n 28. Brendan Patnode \| March 5, 2016 at 10:25 pm \| Reply\n\ni live on 250 acres with 8 of my buddies and there familys from 75th ranger\ncorps come and get it\n\n 29. Joan Camara \| March 5, 2016 at 10:44 pm \| Reply\n\nIf you were going to be stabbed, would you rather face it, and do something\nabout it that way, or turn your back, and try to walk or run away? Most people\nwould say, face it! That’s what you do, when something is coming at you. So it\nmay not come. But even if it doesn’t, you can still be prepared. If you don’t,\nthen your just plain lazy, or stupid. Those are the ones that will be in the\nFEMA camps. Most people will just die off...because they didn’t care. Those\nwill be the ones begging others, and will get themselves killed. Don’t want to\nface anything that MIGHT come? Your choice.\n\n 30. Joan Camara \| March 5, 2016 at 10:49 pm \| Reply\n\nAll good things. BUT...you have a freezer full? Umm...what are you going to do\nwhen we have an EMP or a solar flare, that fries all electronics? You might\nwant to think about that food in the freezer if that happens?\n\n 31. Joan Camara \| March 5, 2016 at 10:50 pm \| Reply\n\nI’d like to get one of those. What section in walmart would someone find one\nof those?\n\n 32. Hortense \| March 6, 2016 at 12:10 pm \| Reply\n\nASU for sure, Anonymous. I don’t know if G-d has time for people who have no\ntime for G-d.\n\n 33. Amaan \| March 8, 2016 at 12:43 am \| Reply\n\nYou’re forgetting that we didnt start off like how life was when you were\nborn.. You can survive in the wild. Some are survivors, some are not. No where\nin this post does it say anything about a full proof plan. Its called a\ncushion plan. I’ll be sure to stop by and take what you don’t need since\nclearly you wont need much of it anyways if something happens where you\nactually need this stuff.\n\n 34. khaosol.com \| March 8, 2016 at 2:49 pm \| Reply\n\nOf all things to ask God for, you’d ask to put the Constitution back on\ntrack... LMAO.... Silly humans\n\n * Barbara Thornley \| April 7, 2016 at 10:49 pm \| Reply\n\nit would behoove the people to follow the constitution as it was written to\nprotect us from the government , right or left wing nuts. it’s to keep us free\nand they dont’ like it , so if you want to survive , be prepared. dont’ come\nlooking to me for help , cause i’ll be busy helping my own family and you all\nhave the brainpower to help yourselves. as for me i’ll keep my constitutional\nrights and fight for them and live by them . that’s what my dad , grandfather\nand greatgrandfather all fought and died for and they did it so we can remain\nfree. if you dont’ want the gift of their blood to help keep you free then you\nare a fool. God bless all the veterans and active military ..\n\n * Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 4:08 pm \| Reply\n\nGot news for you Barbara... When SHTF, your constitutional rights won’t mean\nsquat. If it gets really bad, there won’t be enough police or military to\nenforce the law. If fact, they will be worrying about the same as you and I –\ndefending ourselves and our families.\n\n * Barbara Thornley \| September 19, 2017 at 6:08 am \| Reply\n\nyou missed the point\n\n * Sharon37 \| May 19, 2016 at 1:15 pm \| Reply\n\nSweetie, the Constitution is just a nicely written peice of paper that granted\nlimited rights to a select group of individuals for a brief period of time\n(land owning, Christian white males). What we have in our massive diverse\nsociety are privileges bestowed upon us by the money masters that really own\neverything and everyone and always have since the invention of the monetary\nsystem maybe even as far back as the start of agruculture system. We no longer\nlive in that world because there are too many competing interests and people\nare more cruel and selfish and spoiled by our present way of life. We have to\nadapt to the changes in the world that we live in. But in the end we all have\na date with death. The only choice you get is to face it with fear or courage.\nMankind can do a lot of things but we haven’t mastered the weather and\nchanging our solar system and cycles. The droughts and climate change are\nbeyond our control and for people who are so use to having control, this is\nare for them to accept. Enjoy your family and the time you have on the planet\nand stop obsessing abou surviving the apocalypse. Prepare as best you can and\ngo out and let the warm sunlight fall on your face and breathe in the scent of\ntrees an flowers and hug your loved ones. That is our daily blessing in life\nand that is more than what we are entitled to.\n\n * Arcanek \| July 22, 2016 at 3:59 am \| Reply\n\nThe founders weren’t Christian. They were deists, not theists.\n\n * Arcanek \| July 22, 2016 at 3:58 am \| Reply\n\nThe conjobstitution was an act of treason. The Bill of Rights was unanimously\ndefeated at the convention 10-0. It was the states that insisted upon them for\nratification. Patrick Henry called it: king, conscription, taxation, empire\nand watch out for them using national security as a reason for secrecy. It\ndidn’t take long for them to violate the Bill of Rights with the Alien and\nSedition act. If you expect it to protect you, you had better be prepared to\ntake your case all the way to the supreme court, where you don’t have\nstanding. The USSC has ruled that the conjobstitution is a contract between\nthe states and the federal government that the citizens are not party to in\ndenying cases.\n\n 35. Patrick \| March 9, 2016 at 11:36 am \| Reply\n\nSeriously? So do NOTHING – bury your head in the sand and wait to be called\nhome to God. That’s your plan? You’re an idiot, plain and simple. Not EVERY\nscenario is an “end of times.” A natural or man made disaster where food\nsupplies are disrupted for a few days or weeks. I think it would be prudent to\nbe prepared for a situation like that, where as you’re just going to lie down\nand die? That’s brilliant.\n\n * Ronnie Childs \| April 7, 2016 at 8:21 am \| Reply\n\nPatrick, you are correct. I’m not an end-timer or a prepper or anything like\nthat, but it wouldn’t take much to completely wreck modern western life. For\nexample, if the power grid or the internet went down for an extended period,\nwe’re completely screwed. And it’s my understanding that both of these are way\nmore vulnerable to destruction than any of us wanna believe. It would be CHAOS\nbeyond imagination. Good thing I’m a bad-ass tough guy–I’ll be fine.\n\n * Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 4:02 pm \| Reply\n\nIndeed chaos beyond imagination. And you might very well be a badass and do\nwell on your own. For a limited time. But you’re just one person, and you’re\ngoing to eventually encounter the lawless gangs who out number and out GUN\nyou. What will you do then? You’ll have your supplies and weapons TAKEN by\nforce. If you’re lucky, MAYBE they might recognize your badassery and invite\nyou to join them. If not, I suspect a bullet in the head to insure you don’t\nseek revenge on them.\n\n 36. Patrick \| March 9, 2016 at 11:41 am \| Reply\n\nLet me guess – you love the military. Guess what Einstein – the military is\nsocially funded. Like those roads you drive on? How about a police and fire\ndepartment? You republi-tards just love to toss around that word – “socialism”\nbecause it’s a buzz word on Faux News. Too bad you have no idea what it means.\n\n 37. Jonathan \| March 27, 2016 at 6:46 pm \| Reply\n\nI do not believe in god and especially a middle eastern one named jesus.\nYou’re crazy.\n\n * Faith Priest \| May 22, 2017 at 6:35 pm \| Reply\n\nReligions do not have a clue as to what “God”/ Infinite Consciousness even is.\nThose who actually Know “God” Know better than to bother with religion.\n\n * sayrock \| December 28, 2017 at 2:38 am \| Reply\n\nIt’s very rare to see an anyone use the phrase Infinite Consciousness! Truer\nwords were never spoken! You might never see this reply, as I only just now\nfound this article, but KUDOS to you!\n\n * Faith Priest \| January 27, 2018 at 12:59 pm \| Reply\n\nFound you. ... yup, the more our own Awareness expands ... the greater “God” /\nInfinite Consciousness becomes. The ‘problem’ with religion is that it stops\nWay too soon. It tries to limit, to define THAT which is UNlimited.\n\n 38. Barbara Thornley \| April 7, 2016 at 10:41 pm \| Reply\n\nwarped libber , have fun in the FEMA camps being tested on till you die . it’\ns educated right winged independent people who prepare and take are of\nthemelves and their families, if you want socialism , go to a country that has\nit and stand in lines for hours for a roll of toilet paper and a loaf of dried\nbread and contaminated water. FOOL . sounds like you’ve been loving too many\nboys loverboy .but you cant’ survive on stupidity or love.\n\n * Arcanek \| July 22, 2016 at 4:02 am \| Reply\n\nSocialists are liberals. They are collectivists.\n\n 39. Artyom \| April 21, 2016 at 2:14 pm \| Reply\n\na good alternative to a rifle is a decent slingshot or a crossbow. they are\neasy to learn how to use and ammo is more readily available and lighter. they\nare also less restricted in most countries than firearms.\n\n 40. Artyom \| April 21, 2016 at 2:16 pm \| Reply\n\ntornado’s, earthquakes, epidemics, storms, terrorist attacks. the list goes\non... these things all happen too.\n\n 41. Artyom \| April 21, 2016 at 2:23 pm \| Reply\n\nsnare wire, parachord, a slingshot, fishing tackle (if in a good area for it)\nand nails are also usefull items. and nothing is better than a good pair of\nboots!\n\n 42. Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 4:17 pm \| Reply\n\nI agree about the rice and beans as well as multivitamins. I have emergency\ncandles that can be used to heat water for cooking. MREs are fine, if you can\nafford them. Flour? What for? Things get this bad, you have to assume you will\nnot have electricity, that means no baking unless you have an outdoor wood\nfired oven. A lot of these other foods are nice as well, but coffee? I guess\nif you must. I’d rather spend the money and storage space on actual things\nthat I need Kama vs creature Comfort foods and beverages. But to each their\nown. Good luck – we’re all gonna need it.\n\n 43. Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 4:26 pm \| Reply\n\n“What’s the worst that can happen?” Power grid failure. How’s that work for\nya? Without power none of our computers work. Our phones don’t work. Supply\nlines for food get disrupted , because the trucks to bring this food to us\ncan’t operate without fuel. You need electricity to run the gas pumps to\nrefuel them. food sitting in the store and in your refrigerator will start to\nspoil very quickly. Cook it quickly before it spoils! How? The power’s out.\nPeople get hungry quickly, and when people are hungry they panic. When people\npanic, they loot the grocery store of the remaining food very quickly. I’d\nmake sure you’re there as an early looter to get the best available selection.\nAnd that’s just scratching the surface. A *LOT* can go wrong – in a very\nshort span of time. You’re either a complete idiot or a complete troll. Buzz\noff.\n\n * Sharon37 \| May 19, 2016 at 1:25 pm \| Reply\n\nKeep a bottle of meds in the house and take the whole bottle and just call it\nquits. When things get bad people will eat food in storage, then pets, then\nother people. It has happened in all of the wars people revert to cannabalism.\nThere are some things you can’t prepare for. Earth is entering a solar season\nand Yellowstone has started to rumble. We live in a very fragile ecosystem and\nin surprised we haven’t encountered. a massive asteroid this century. There\nare sooo many disaster scenarios and you can’t prepare for all of them.\nEmbrace life, enjoy it and be prepared for good and bad things.?\n\n * Patrick Burns \| May 25, 2016 at 8:55 pm \| Reply\n\nSharon, why does it have to be all or nothing? Yes, a major catastrophe would\nget ugly, and we will truly see the worst in people as society crumbles.\nIndeed, our planet is extremely fragile. And you’re absolutely right, the fact\nthat we even are here having this conversation is a long shot against the odds\n. But what about a scenario where things are only bad for a few days or a\ncouple of weeks? People need to prepare for something on that magnitude. Will\ndoomsday happen in our lifetime? Maybe, maybe not. What’s far more likely is a\ntemporary disruption at last perhaps a month or two at the most. That’s the\nscenario to expect, and if you can be in a position to survive it,? Well I\ncertainly owe it to my family to do everything I can to ensure they can\nsurvive.\n\n 44. Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 4:48 pm \| Reply\n\nGardening, unless you live in the boonies isn’t going to be be an option. In a\ncrisis, you must assume someone is going to raid your lovely garden – long\nbefore the fruits are even ripe.\n\n 45. Patrick \| April 21, 2016 at 4:56 pm \| Reply\n\nYou stock up, and you actually use the supplies. As d you deplete your\nstockpiles, you rotate and restock.\n\n 46. Artyom \| April 23, 2016 at 10:21 am \| Reply\n\nwell first of all may i say i have no problem with FEMA. we do not have FEMA\nin my country either and natural disasters seem to be mainly responded to by\ncharities and the occasional “let us give your local council money to squalor”\napproach from the government personaly i would prefer to ride it out as long\nas i could without using government aid. but im sure if all else fails i may\nget some form of help from them if i realy had to.\n\n 47. Sharon37 \| May 19, 2016 at 12:59 pm \| Reply\n\nWhile I agree with you that we are a selfish, narcissistic bunch of people. A\nlot of the changes occurring are natural earth cycles of season. We are\nentering a solar season of increase earthquakes, drought and volcanic\nactivity. Some things are just beyond our control and we have to stay faithful\nto God. As a black woman, I’ve seen all the videos and articles about\nliberalism and minirities to blame. Blacks will always be the favorite\nscapegoat even being blamed for cyclical weather/solar changes. We will be the\nprimary targets of those people who feel entitled and special and feel bad\nthings only happen to those ignorant people in third world countries. Not\n“responsible” people like them. Those people in third world countries were, I\nbelieve, a test of our humanity. I think we have absolutely failed that test\nand rampant greed has taken over. In all countries, all races, all political\nparties. Humanity will have to stand judgment. I think about all of the food I\nthrew out half eaten, not respecting what the earth gives us. We are all to\nblame.\n\n 48. Sharon37 \| May 19, 2016 at 1:06 pm \| Reply\n\nWell said. I agree with you that you should prepare as best you can but there\nisn’t enough ammo food water to fend off thousands of well armed marauders.\nPeople who think like this watch too many hero worshipping Hollywood movies\nand are out of touch with reality. We will all Kick the bucket one day but\nfight till the very end and embrace the fact that God is the Captain of your\nship and Master of your soul and all things belong to Him.\n\n 49. john doe \| July 2, 2016 at 12:47 pm \| Reply\n\nAsk the Government about the 30,000 Guillotines they have stored at the FEMA\ncamps for your Pleasure! You People are being led to a slaughter and you are\nto stupid to see it! They also bought 1.8 Billion Bullets that are Hollow\npoint and cannot be used for war! Wake up!\n\nRun! don’t walk Away from any Fema camp unless your evil then go right in!\n\n * Patrick Burns \| July 7, 2016 at 11:47 pm \| Reply\n\nYour tinfoil hat is on a bit too snug!\n\n 50. Arcanek \| July 22, 2016 at 4:01 am \| Reply\n\nLiberals believe in no class distinction: all have equal rights. That is not\nsocialism. What the media calls liberal is anything but true liberalism. No\ntrue liberal would vote, as that creates the class distinction of\nruler/subject.\n\n 51. FreedomPrepper9mm \| October 16, 2016 at 12:31 am \| Reply\n\nThe first guy that says we’re all going to die is totally wrong! There are\nlogical ways to Prep and Survivalists methods and ways of filtering water and\ngrowing your own food. You will need to have sufficient protection and a\ncompound of land and back up sources of energy, like solar wind etc. Multiple\nDeep water wells will be needed and methods to pump and possibly filter the\nwater you can make your own water filters very easily. The Fact is you can\nlive in a Grid Down SHTF situation while having Faith in God! In fact they go\nhand in hand. Giving up is exactly what the evils putting up the camps and\ntaking away our freedoms want. We must prevail and help our fellow neighbors\nand create communities and use everyone’s knowledge and skills to their\nfullest extent but it can be done and don’t let this guy above tell you any\ndifferent he’s the type of person who will not make it garunteed.\n\n 52. Amazed \| October 18, 2016 at 12:01 am \| Reply\n\nIt’s not a good guy/bad guy thing or a religious/non-religious thing . . . we\nall bought all of the stuff all through the years that has led to this, and we\nare all to blame – if blaming is your game, look in the mirror.\n\n 53. Capel \| March 5, 2017 at 4:47 pm \| Reply\n\nFlaked quinoa – is precooked and dehydrated, just add water. 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Honestly, you would probably be happy to have ANY knife with you. But obviously since you are reading this, you are someone that plans ahead, and you don’t want just any old pocket knife, you want the best knife possible to well, survive with.", "We all have our personal preferences on what makes a good knife to go camping or hiking with, but in an extreme situation you want the absolute best survival knife possible, and so we are here to make sure that you have the right choice for any situation.", "The comparison guide of knives below and the analysis that follows will help you find the right knife to meet your needs.", "4.Price: Generally Speaking: $ = under $50, $$ = $51 to $100, $$$ = $101 to $200, $$$$ = $200+", "The knives included in this chart actually only begin to scratch the surface. So many manufacturers and models exist that there is no way that we could have listed everything. However, many exceptional survival knives are included at every price range and from a wide variety of quality makers.", "All of the survival knives included are fixed blades which many feel is an essential criteria for choosing a proper survival knife. There are a few folding knives that will make good backup options, but your primary choice for a survival knife should always be a fixed blade.", "Feel free to use the quick jump menu below to make it easier to find the details that apply to you.", "A survival knife is the essential tool that can be used in the event you get lost in the wilderness or involved in some other extreme outdoor environment. In the event that you are lost in the wilderness the proper knife can truly be a life saver to help you build shelter, start a fire, hunt, prepare food, dig, clear paths, and so much more.", "Do you really think the castaways from LOST would have survived without John Locke’s suitcase full of knives including a Ka-Bar Full-sized USMC, a Master Bowie knife, and a Spyderco Harpy? Even Hollywood knows that you need a knife to survive when you get “lost”!", "In general, a full-tang, fixed blade is going to be more reliable and less likely to break than a folding knife or partial tang. Having a full-tang knife (metal blade runs the full length to the end of the handle) will help ensure the knife can handle extreme pressure or usage without the risk of breakage.", "However, a solid folding knife or partial tang knife is more likely to be in everyone’s price range and still provide many of the benefits that perhaps an “ideal” survival knife would.", "There’s a few things you need to consider when picking out your survival knife which includes your planned needs, uses and budget.", "In order for a survival knife to perform all of the myriad tasks that is likely to asked of it, it must incorporate several key features that we dive into more detail in the sections below.", "When choosing a survival knife, blade design is perhaps the single most important factor since it determines whether or not a knife is suitable for survival use. For instance, when faced with a wilderness survival situation, the user often employs the full length of the cutting edge from the choil to the belly for different purposes and sometimes, even the tip is needed for piercing.", "As a result, you should be aware that there are actually several different blade designs consisting of clip points, drop points, spear points, Nessmuks, trailing points, etc., but, those best suited for survival purposes are the clip point, the drop point, and the spear point.", "The reason for this is that all three blade designs are meant to position the tip of the blade closer to the center line to provide the user with greater control than can be had with a straight back design.", "Also, all three designs serve to lighten the tip of the blade in order to balance the blade closer to the hilt which also provides the user with better control over the tip.", "Experienced wilderness survivalists tend to think of survival knives as falling into one of three different categories consisting of heavy duty choppers, camp knives, and bushcraft/utility knives depending on their blade length and blade design.", "A heavy chopping tool will feature a robust construction and have a blade that is 10 inches to 14 inches in length with a weight-forward blade design and a saber grind and be made from a tough steel such as 1095, 5160, or 440C.", "Also, it should feature a highly ergonomic, non-slip, handle design with, preferably, a cushioned, textured, non-slip, surface on the handle made from either Kraton or Hypalon rubber.", "A camp knife is defined as a medium sized knife with less robust construction and a blade that ranges from 5 inches to 8 in length with a balance point near the hilt and a flat grind or a hollow grind.", "A bush craft/utility knife is defined as a knife that has a blade that measures from 3.5 inches to 5 inches with clip point, a drop point, or a spear point blade design and a flat grind or a hollow grind with an ergonomic handle design.", "As the expert in the earlier video highlighted, a pocket knife is good to have on hand when you need a good all purpose knife you can carry everyday. The primary problem with relying on a folding knife is the fact that they have the additional break point that a fixed blade knife does not have.", "This is critical when you think about the different uses you may need to use your knife in when you are in a tough survival situation. The last thing you need is a broken knife when you are trying to setup a shelter or start skinning a recent game kill.", "You want something that’s going to be extremely sturdy that will allow you to leverage the knife in just about every situation and not break under contact. You need to have a knife that is ready to stand up to extreme abuse and last a long time doing it.", "A good folding knife has it’s place in any survivalist’s arsenal, but it should never replace a fixed blade knife as the primary resource that you use for extreme situations.", "The design of the cutting edge is also a critical factor when choosing a survival knife because the different types of cutting edges are designed for different purposes.", "First and foremost, here are straight cutting edges which are specifically designed to be general purpose edges. However, it should be noted that they can feature either a positive rake angle, a neutral rake angle, or a negative rake angle measured from the bolster.", "The neutral rake angle is the most common and it is defined as a an angle that extends at a right angle from the bolster.", "A positive rake angle extends from the bolster at a downward angle in order to increase the angle of attack when cutting and slicing.", "A negative rake angle is one that extends at an upward angle from the bolster and it is designed to lessen the pressure placed on the cutting edge when cutting and slicing.", "Then, there are recurved edges which feature a straight section extending from the Ricasso but which then changes to a positive angle at it approaches the center of the blade and curves upward to the tip as it reaches the belly of the edge which places the balance of the blade well forward of the hilt.", "Therefore, the purpose of the recurved edge is to create the blade that is good for both cutting and carving near the bolster but which is also tip heavy for better chopping performance.", "A third critical factor when choosing a survival knife is the length of the blade because different length blades are best suited for different purposes.", "For instance, blade lengths ranging from 8 to 10 inches are usually long enough and have enough weight to be well suited for chopping and splitting with a baton but, they tend to make it difficult to control the tip of the blade when trying to perform small, precision, cutting tasks.", "Survival knives with blade lengths ranging from 3.5 inches to 5 inches are much better suited for more delicate tasks such cutting notches in stakes and staves to build traps and snares, skinning small game animals and gutting fish, slicing up root and tubers, ect.", "Blade lengths ranging from 6 to 7.5 inches represent an excellent compromise between long, heavy-duty, blade designs and short utility blade designs.", "Next to blade design, the type of steel that a survival knife is made from is possibly the second most critical factor when choosing a survival knife.", "You should first be aware that there are two different categories of blade steel consisting of non-stainless, high carbon, tool steels and stainless steels with the defining difference between the two is the amount of Chromium the steel contains.", "While high carbon tool steels are often significantly tougher than stainless steels, they are less likely to break, they are more prone to corrosion. Plus, although they are also easier to sharpen, they will not hold an edge quite as well as stainless steel.", "Whereas, stainless steels are generally less tough than high carbon tool steels but will generally hold an edge better (depending on composition and Rockwell Hardness) and, they are far less prone to corrosion But, they are also more prone to break and, they are generally more difficult to sharpen as well.", "However, having said that, the relative toughness and edge holding ability of any blade steel are also dependent on its Rockwell Hardness (designated HRC).", "Therefore, knife blades with a Rockwell Hardness of 50 to 54 are meant to be tough whereas, knife blades with a Rockwell Hardness of 58 to 62 are meant to hold an edge well and knife blades with a Rockwell Hardness of 54 to 58 are meant to be a compromise between toughness and edge holding ability.", "Large, heavy-duty, survival knives with long blades should be made from a non- stainless, high carbon, tool steels and have a Rockwell Hardness of 50 to 54 whereas, small bush craft knives with short blades can be made from either type of steel and should have a significantly higher Rockwell Hardness and the same is true for camp knives.", "Therefore, some good choices for high carbon tool steels for this purpose are 1095, 5160, O1, and A2 whereas, some good choices for stainless steels are 420HC, 440C, AUS-8, and AUS-10.", "Every bit as important when choosing a survival knife as blade design and cutting edge design is the blade grind. While there are several different types of blade grinds, the two best suited for survival knives are the saber grind and the flat grind.", "The reason that this is important is that a saber grind exhibits a primary bevel that extends only a very short distance from the cutting edge to the back of the blade and it creates a thick, axe-like edge that is difficult to sharpen to a fine edge but, which does an excellent job of holding an edge when chopping and splitting.", "A flat grind exhibits a primary bevel that extends from the cutting edge all of the way to the back of the blade which represents a compromise between a saber grind and a hollow grind. As a result, it can be honed to a much finer edge than a saber grind but will hold an edge better than a hollow grind.", "Some survival knives have a hollow saber grind which designed to incorporate both the spine thickness of a saber grind and the fine edge of a hollow grind and while this type of blade grind works fairly well for chopping, cutting, and slicing, it is not optimized for either task which makes it a good compromise between a saber grind and a flat grind.", "The tang of a fixed blade knife is the portion of the blade that extends into the handle upon which the knife’s handle is fixed.", "Because the point where the tang meets the blade is the knife’s weakest point, it should be noted that while there are several different types of knife tangs, the ones best suited for survival knives are the full tang and the hidden tang due to their inherent strength with the inherently weaker partial tang and stick tang being poplar for some handle designs.", "The full tang is by far the most popular design and should be your top choice because it consists of a tang that extends the full width and length of the handle with handle scales that are affixed one either side of the tang via epoxy and rivets.", "The hidden tang is similar to the full tang in that it extends nearly the full width and length of the handle but is designed in such a way the handle can be hollowed an slid onto the tang where is usually affixed with epoxy.", "The partial tang and stick tang are the least desirable of the four types of tangs used to construct survival knives since they have a tang that extends the full length of the handle but only extends a small part of the width.", "This type of tang is most commonly used in conjunction with handles made from stacked leather discs that are secured with a pommel cap that screws onto the end of the tang via threads.", "Another important factor to consider when choosing a survival knife is the material from which the handle is made because it must be both tough in order to prevent cracking and breaking and it must be impervious to the absorption of moisture to prevent rot.", "The single most popular handle material for survival knives is either canvas or linen Micarta which is a resin impregnated fabric that has been heated to liquefy the resin and then pressed under tremendous pressure to form into a solid material.", "Fiber reinforced plastics such as G-10 and Zytel are also popular and work just as well. However, neither of these materials provide the user’s hand with any sort of cushion to lessen the shock generated when chopping with the knife.", "Most of the survival knives mentioned above are excellent options, but there are a few that we just need to point out as our favorites. Below you will find our top 10 overall best survival knives along with a more detailed individual review.", "The Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Campanion is one of the most popular survival knives on the market today. With over a thousand reviews on Amazon, this makes it not only well-tried, but also well reviewed. (You can read all those reviews by clicking the link below).", "Looking at the knife, you can see why people like it. Not only does it have a drop point blade design that is well suited for survival use, it features a heavy-duty construction with a 5.25 inch blade made from 1095 Cro-van (adds both Chromium and Vanadium to Carbon and Manganese) non-stainless, high carbon, tool steel with a Rockwell Hardness of 56 to 58 and a the deep saber grind that allows it to be honed to a fine edge.", "It also features a very ergonomic handle design made from Ultamid which is a custom made polyamide that extremely tough and impervious to the absorption of moisture.", "Due to its medium size, it is well suited as both a camp knife and a bush craft/utility knife since it will perform almost any small task asked of it from skinning game animals to preparing an evening meal.", "However, another reason it’s so popular is the price! With the quality design, craftsmanship, size, and durability, you would expect something on the higher end. But, for less than $70, you can add this great survival tool to your collection!", "Specifically designed to be a military-grade survival knife, the Gerber LMF II is a very well-designed little knife. Although it’s way too small to be an effective chopping tool and its design is not particularly well suited to the role of a camp knife, it is an excellent little utility knife.", "The LMF II Infantry has a 4.84” drop point blade design made from 420HC stainless steel with a deep saber grind and a serrated cutting edge.", "The serrations and the glass breaker on the pommel are indicative of its military mindset since the serrations on the cutting edge are not particularly well suited for sharpening stakes and staves nor for carving notches but, they are rather useful when cutting a seat belt to exit a downed air craft or for sawing your way out of an aircraft fuselage or a helicopter canopy.", "In addition, it features a very well designed 5.75” handle made from glass filled nylon with a textured rubber coating that is nearly indestructible and is impervious to the absorption of moisture and it has an integral double finger guard with jimping on the inside edges to improve the grip.", "Furthermore, the designers of this knife had the forethought to include two lanyard holes in the finger guard so that the knife can be lashed to a staff or pole to create a makeshift spear to protect the user from attack by predatory animals or for use as a makeshift hunting tool.", "The Gerber LMF II Infantry knife is well suited for a myriad of small utility jobs in a survival situation.", "Another one of Gerber’s line of a fixed blade, military, survival knives, the Strong Arm is designed to serve as a small utility survival knife. In fact, it features a 4.8” drop point blade almost identical to the LMF II Infantry model listed above.", "Like the LMF II, the Strong Arm is also made from 420HC stainless steel with a hard, black, ceramic coating to further enhance the steel’s corrosion resistance and to provide a stealthy appearance when used in tactical situations.", "However, unlike the LMF II Infantry model, the Strong Arm is available either with or without serrations. Due to its small size, it is too small to be effective at even light chopping tasks and it is a bit on the small side for a good camp knife but, it does make an excellent utility or “bush craft” knife for jobs that require a significant amount of control over the blade.", "Of course, aiding in that control is the ergonomic and well designed 5” handle made from glass filled nylon with a textured rubber coating that is nearly indestructible and is impervious to the absorption of moisture. Also, it has an integral double finger guard with jimping on the inside edges to improve the grip.", "Plus, it comes with a heavy-duty, nylon, modular sheath system that can be mounted vertically on a MOLLE vest, horizontally on a standard 1.75 inch belt, as a drop leg belt mount.", "The Gerber Strong Arm knife is a well designed utility survival knife for small jobs with its 420HC stainless steel blade and its nearly indestructible, rubber coated, handle and modular nylon sheath system.", "Like many other top Gerber products, the Gerber Strong arm is a knife that you can depend on in a survival situation.", "Recognized worldwide as a true icon among combat knives, the KA-BAR U.S.M.C. Fighting and Utility Knife is their most famous knife! In fact, the only other combat knives as widely recognized as the classic “KA-BAR” are the Sykes/Fairbain and Sykes/Applegate double edged daggers issued to British soldiers during WWI and WWII and the “Kukri” issued to Nepalese Gurkha troops.", "Even though there’s a fair bit if history behind the KA-BAR fighting knife, here are a few features that the knife boasts:", "Featuring a heavy duty, 7”, clip point blade with a saber grind made from 1095 Cro-Van (adds both Chromium and Vanadium to Carbon and Manganese) high carbon tool steel with a black, corrosion resistant, coating and a Rockwell Hardness of 56-58.", "This knife follows the classic Bowie knife design and not only is it eminently well suited as a combat knife, it is also extremely well suited as a heavy duty survival knife.", "In fact, although there are a lot of survival knives on the market today, considering the blade design and the robust construction of this knife combined with its relatively low MSRP, it would hard to choose a better knife.", "In addition, for those of you who like a bit of nostalgia, the handle of this knife is made from thick, leather discs stacked on a stick tang with a double finger guard at one end and secured with a steel pommel cap on the other to help balance the knife near the hilt.", "Plus, the leather discs have been sealed to make them impervious to the absorption of moisture while still providing a positive grip.", "Lastly as a nice add-on feature, it comes with a heavy duty leather sheath stamped with both the KA-BAR and U.S.M.C. logos.", "Without a doubt, Fallkniven is one of the premier production knife companies in the business today and the Fallkniven A1L Survival Knife is a premier example of their commitment to producing high quality knives.", "Featuring a 6.3 inch clip point blade made from a core of VG-10 stainless steel with a Rockwell Hardness of 59 HRC laminated between two layers of softer stainless steel with a saber grind that extends nearly to the back of the blade combined with a spine that measures a full .24 inches, this is literally one of the strongest survival knives you can buy!", "In addition, it features hidden tang construction with a very ergonomic, diamond textured, Kraton rubber, handle with an integral finger guard, for a non-slip grip.", "Plus, it comes with a heavy-duty black leather sheath that has a single snap strap. Although the blade is a bit too short to make an effective chopping tool, it is an excellent example of what a camp knife should be.", "Due to its general purpose blade design, it is one of the best possible choices for a wilderness survival knife for performing nearly every task you might need to do from slicing to cutting to skinning.", "A truly iconic example of the general purpose “camp knife”, the Buck knives model 119 “Special” has been an integral part of the Buck line of classic knives since 1945 when Hoyt and Al Buck used to build them by hand in their two man shop.", "In fact, because it features a 6” Clip Point blade with a hollow grind made from 420 HC stainless steel with a Rockwell Hardness of 58 HRC, it is an excellent design for a multitude of survival tasks such as trimming branches and carving notches for traps and snares as well as skinning game and other general purpose jobs.", "It’s not well suited for chopping because of its relatively light blade and balance point near the hilt. Plus, although the hollow grind on the blade allows it to be honed to a very fine edge for cutting and slicing, it also allows the edge to dull more easily when the knife is used to chop.", "On the other hand, the 4 1/2”, black phenolic plastic handle is both large enough to comfortably fill the hand and very ergonomic to provide extra comfort for hours on end.", "Plus it’s complemented by a double finger guard up front and a polished aluminum butt cap in the rear which really sets off the pitch black handle. Anyone who knows knives can spot a Buck knife at a glance just by noting the distinctive handle design.", "For those people who appreciate classics and antiques, the Buck model 119 Special is the general purpose survival knife (aka “camp knife”) to have because it is an extremely well designed knife for this purpose.", "In fact, this knife is so well designed that it has been in continuous production for 70 years which is not only a testament to both its functionality and its popularity, but a strong argument that this could be one of the best survival knives in the world ever made.", "Last, it comes with a heavy-duty, black, pouch type, leather sheath with a fold-over flap and a snap closure which is a nice touch. It’s hard to go wrong with a classic and the Buck Model 119 is no different.", "The Ka-Bar Becker BK7 Combat Utility Knife was designed by Becker Knife & Tool to be the ultimate all-purpose utility knife for both soldiers and survivalists who need a relatively lightweight survival knife for heavy-duty use. KA-BAR has been well known by survivalists and military personnel for years.", "In fact, its long blade combined with its excellent blade design and its straight cutting edge make it imminently well suited for its role as a general purpose survival knife.", "Featuring a 7” clip point blade with a deep saber grind made from 1095 Cro-Van (adds both Chromium and Vanadium to Carbon and Manganese) high carbon tool steel with a black, corrosion resistant, coating and a Rockwell Hardness of 56-58 HRC, the BK7 is a good choice for a truly tough survival knife that will stand up to almost any job including light chopping, splitting, and digging.", "Plus, this full tang survival knife has a very ergonomic handle design with handle slabs made from “Ultamid” (aka Zytel) which is a custom made polyamide that is extremely tough and impervious to the absorption of moisture.", "Due to its medium size, the Becker BK7 Combat/Utility Knife is very well suited for use as a general purpose camp knife since it will perform most any job you might need of it in a survival situation from building survival shelters to building traps and snares to preparing the evening meal.", "A fine offering from Schrade, the Extreme Survival model SCHF9 is an excellent choice for those people who prefer non-stainless tool steels over stainless steels due to their superior toughness and ease of sharpening. It’s also the most budget friendly knife on the list which is a good thing for folks with a sub $100.00 knife budget.", "Featuring a 6.4 inch drop point blade with a recurved cutting edge and a hollow grind made from 1095 non-stainless, high carbon, tool steel, the Schrade Extreme model SCHF9 is a well thought out design.", "For instance, the straight section of the cutting edge is great for sharpening stakes and cutting notches while the deeply curved section near the tip places the knife’s balance point well forward to make it a more effective chopping tool.", "The 1095 high carbon tool steel is the perfect choice for a heavy duty knife that can expect to see hard use. In addition, the handle is extremely well designed with a very ergonomic shape that is specifically designed to fit the human hand with finger grooves to provide a comfortable, positive, grip.", "Also, the handle scales are made from Thermo Plastic Elastomer which is a material that displays the properties of both plastic and rubber. Therefore, the grip on this survival knife is both incredibly tough and, it also provides a cushioned, non-slip, grip.", "The Randall Adventure & Training Company entered the knife market with their own ESSE brand of knives in 1997 and since then, ESSE Knives have become well known for their quality of design and workmanship. In fact, the ESSE 6 with a plain edge is one of the top rated survival knives on the market today.", "It’s obvious that when your knife is designed by a wilderness and jungle survival training specialist specifically for the sole purpose of survival, that it should be near the top of the pack in quality. So, if you are looking for a tough, medium sized, high quality, wilderness survival knife, you can’t go wrong with the ESSE 6.", "With 6.5” drop point blade made from 1095 high carbon tool steel with a flat grind, a black, corrosion resistant coating, and a Rockwell Hardness of 55-57 HRC, this survival knife is easily on par with the KA-BAR knives listed above but, it has a very different blade design. In fact, its design resembles a hunting knife far more than it does a combat knife.", "While the drop point blade positions the tip close to the center line for precise control, the flat grind provides the perfect compromise between the razor sharpness of a hollow grind and the edge toughness of a saber grind.", "Plus, the choil features a shallow finger groove to allow the user to move their hand forward on the grip and place their index finger in the groove for significantly more control over the edge when carving. This knife is an excellent choice for a tough, general purpose, survival knife.", "In addition, this full tang survival knife comes with a hand filling, highly ergonomic, handle design made from two linen Micarta handle scales attached to the tang with three Allen screws.", "Not only is the handle of this best outdoor knife very comfortable, it also provides the user with a nearly indestructible, non-slip, grip that is impervious to the absorption of moisture.", "ESEE wraps it all up in a nice package with a molded Kydex sheath which is not only extremely tough, it is also completely waterproof.", "The ESSE Laser Strike knife is somewhat unusual among survival knives in that it features a spear point blade as opposed to ESSE’s standard drop point design.", "However, many experienced wilderness survivalists consider the spear point blade design to be the ultimate bush craft/utility knife blade design because the tip is positioned directly in line with the center of the blade for highly effective piercing while retaining enough belly to still make a good skinning knife.", "Featuring a 4.75” spear point blade made from 1095 high carbon tool steel and a Rockwell Hardness of 55-57 HRC with a flat grind and a black, corrosion resistant, coating, this knife is the perfect companion to the ESSE Junglass.", "The high carbon tool steel makes it a tough little survival knife while the mid-range Rockwell Hardness enables it to hold an edge well without being excessively difficult to sharpen.", "This hardy full tang survival knife comes with a highly ergonomic handle design made from two linen Micarta handle scales attached to the tang with three Allen screws.", "Not only is the handle very comfortable just like the ESEE 6, it also provides the user with the same nearly indestructible, non-slip, grip that is impervious to the absorption of moisture. ESEE finishes it off with a molded Kydex sheath which is not only extremely tough, it is also completely waterproof.", "The SE outdoor Tanto knife is an excellent entry-level survival knife for preppers just getting started or those on a tight budget. It lacks all the bells and whistles of more expensive survival knives, but for the insanely low price it does its job with flying colors.", "The SE Outdoor Tanto Knife is a bare and bones survival knife for survivalists that would rather have a knife than no knife at all when things go south. The blade is made of 440 stainless steel and is harder to sharpen than other survival knives on our list but once you get the hang of it resharpening is easy as pie.", "The military green cord-wrapped handle is a handy detail as the heavy duty cordage can be easily unwrapped when an emergency situation demands it. Due to this survival knife’s small frame you can re-purpose it as a spear head. But don’t be fooled by the dimensions. It can also be used in making tent pegs, split kindling, and staring a fire. What’s more, because there’s an ideal balance between the blade and the handle, this survival knife is also great for throwing.", "Yes, this full tang survival knife comes with a magnesium alloy firestarter for an extra fire source in your bug-out bag or survival kit. The thick nylon sheath comes with a belt loop if you want to keep this knife and the firestarter close to your body.", "We do not recommend the SE Outdoor Tanto to be used as a primary survival knife, but it makes a great backup option for when things start to look really dire.", "This BOB knife is one of those rare survival knives that allows you to do it all in a survival scenario as it is nearly indestructible.", "This knife, which is hand crafted in the good ‘ol USA (Idaho), will withstand some rough use and abuse with its Scandinavian grind with a convex edge and full tang construction. It holds an edge superbly even after heavy duty use.", "If you do feel like sharpening it, make sure that you do it at 25 degrees every time. With the right care, you can pass along this beauty to generations to come.", "The Scandi grind makes for a reliable tool when it comes to performing basic bushcraft tasks when out in the wild, even though the TOPS Knives Fieldcraft is not a genuine bushcraft knife. It also comes with a fire starter as every self-respecting survival knife should. The quality kydex sheath holds the knife beautifully, and no detail is left to chance.", "So the true question always comes down to value. What’s THE best knife I can get for my budget? We have four survival knives on our list that we would choose that are all in a similar price range. They all give different features and while all of the knives in our top 10 list feature some great options, there’s 4 of them that we’d take above the rest. Those four are the following:", "As has been stated, any of the choices in this list will be a great option for your next outdoor adventure. If we could only choose from a few survival knives, these four would be our top choices as they are economical and will last a very long time if cared for properly.", "You might be surprised to find out that the Rambo knife isn’t just a prop in the classic movie series. It’s widely available on Amazon for your convenience. And yes, it is a very good survival knife overall as it combines form and function flawlessly. The 440 Stainless Steel Blade can handle heavy duty work, and the knife itself can handle pretty much everything you throw at it from bushcrafting to survival and whatnot.", "A good general rule of thumb is to have about 3/16 – 1/4 of an inch thickness. That’s generally accepted as the best for survival knives. A knife of that thickness will be extremely solid and able withstand the abuse of wood chopping, batoning and prying among other similar tasks that you can throw at it.", "Since a survival knife may need to make both pushing cuts and slicing cuts, a reasonable option is to have a partially serrated blade. A blade that has a serrated portion of less than 1.5 inches may not be very useful. The serrated spine was originally developed for U.S. Air Force pilots to be used to escape from downed aircraft. It may look tough, but it won’t be much use in the woods unless you need to open a can from the inside.", "The best steel for a survival knife is the 154CM material. This type of steel has the durability of high carbon steel but with the rust-resistance of stainless steel. With the combination of the two, it will require less maintenance and it will serve you well when you’re out in the wild. However, that doesn’t mean that other steel types aren’t reliable. In an emergency, it’s better to have even a budget knife rather than having nothing at all.", "So, as you can see, there is actually quite a bit to consider when searching for the best survival knife on the market today. In fact, just trying to choose the best blade length, the best blade design, and the best blade steel make the task difficult enough. Other factors such as cutting edge design, tang construction, and the design of the handle and material from which it’s made may further complicate things too.", "Rather than thinking of a survival knife as a single, all-purpose, tool, it is helpful to instead think of them as purpose specific tools consisting of heavy duty choppers, camp knives, and utility/bush craft knives.", "A good heavy chopping tool is characterized by an extra heavy blade 10” to 14” in length with a weight forward design made from a high carbon tool steel such as 1095, 5160, O1, or A2 as opposed to a stainless steel and it should feature a shallow saber grind combined with a non-slip handle design made from a tough material.", "A good survival knife is characterized by general purpose blade design ranging from 5 to 8 inches in length with either a deep saber grind or a flat grind made from a high quality stainless steel designed for the purpose such as AUS-8 or 440C combined with an ergonomic handle design.", "A utility/bush craft knife can be either a fixed blade or a folding knife and is characterized by a much shorter blade ranging from 3 to 5 inches in length with either a flat grind or a hollow grind for superior sharpness and made from a high quality stainless steel designed for the purpose such as AUS-8 or 440C.", "By thinking of survival knives as a system rather than a single, all-purpose, tool, you can combine a compact heavy chopper with a small survival knife or a large survival knife with utility knife to form a complete system that will ensure that you always have the correct knife for the job at hand.", "My articles appear in Marketing Edge Magazine, on Gizmogrind, and with various Medium publications. But one thing hasn’t changed in all of my life: no matter where I was or what I was doing. I’ve always loved to be outdoors.", "A man needs nothing more than a good flannel shirt, a well-worn pair of jeans, and comfortable hiking boots. I don’t go for all the fancy luxury stuff. Suits are uncomfortable and shaving sucks." ] }, "parsed_md": "Finding the Best Survival Knife in 2021: Our Favorite Fixed Blades [Tested &\nReviewed]\n\n## Search\n\nCategories\n\nCategories\n\nClose\n\n# Finding the Best Survival Knife in 2021: Our Favorite Fixed Blades [Tested &\nReviewed]\n\nIf you find yourself in an unexpected survival situation, what kind of knife\nwould you want at your side? Honestly, you would probably be happy to have ANY\nknife with you. But obviously since you are reading this, you are someone that\nplans ahead, and you don’t want just any old pocket knife, you want the best\nknife possible to well, survive with.\n\nWant to Test and Review New Gear? Join our Gear Club!\n\nSend me new gear\n\nWe all have our personal preferences on what makes a good knife to go camping\nor hiking with, but in an extreme situation you want the absolute best\nsurvival knife possible, and so we are here to make sure that you have the\nright choice for any situation.\n\nThe comparison guide of knives below and the analysis that follows will help\nyou find the right knife to meet your needs.\n\nSURVIVAL KNIFE COMPARISON GUIDE:\n\nView on Amazon:\| Steel:\| Our Rating:\| Price: \n---\|---\|---\|--- \nKa-Bar Becker BK2 Fixed Blade\| 1095 Cro-Van\| $$ \nGerber LMF II Survival Knife\| 420 High Carbon\| $$ \nGerber Strong Arm\| 420 High Carbon\| $$ \nKa-Bar Full Sized Fighting Knife\| 1095 Cro-Van\| $$ \nFallkniven A1 Survival Knife\| Laminated VG10\| $$$ \nBuck 119BKS 6 Inch Blade\| 420 High Carbon\| $$ \nKa-Bar BK7 Combat Utility Knife\| 1095 Cro-Van\| $$ \nSchrade SCHF9N Fixed Blade Knife\| 1095 Cro-Van\| $$ \nESEE 6P-B Plain Edge\| 1095 Steel\| $$$ \nESEE Laser Strike\| 1095 Carbon Steel\| $$$ \nSE Outdoor Tanto\| 440 Stainless Steel\| $ \nTOPS Knives BOB Fieldcraft\| 1095 HC Steel\| $$$ \n \nComparison Guide Key:\n\n1.Knife brand and name/model: Click to view more details or to purchase.\n\n2.Blade Material: The metal used in the blade.\n\n3.Rating: Our Rating\n\n4.Price: Generally Speaking: $ = under $50, $$ = $51 to $100, $$$ = $101 to\n$200, $$$$ = $200+\n\nThe knives included in this chart actually only begin to scratch the surface.\nSo many manufacturers and models exist that there is no way that we could have\nlisted everything. However, many exceptional survival knives are included at\nevery price range and from a wide variety of quality makers.\n\nAll of the survival knives included are fixed blades which many feel is an\nessential criteria for choosing a proper survival knife. There are a few\nfolding knives that will make good backup options, but your primary choice for\na survival knife should always be a fixed blade.\n\nFeel free to use the quick jump menu below to make it easier to find the\ndetails that apply to you.\n\nOUR TOP THREE SURVIVAL KNIFE PICKS:\n\nOur rating\n\nKa-Bar Becker BK2\n\nTOP OVERALL PICK\n\nVIEW ON AMAZON.COM\n\nOur rating\n\nGerber Strong Arm\n\nBUDGET PICK\n\nVIEW ON AMAZON.COM\n\nOur rating\n\nESEE 6P-B Plain Edge\n\nHIGH END PICK\n\nVIEW ON AMAZON.COM\n\nContents\n\n * 1 So, Just What is a Survival Knife?\n\n * 1.1 How to Choose the Right Survival Knife: 8 Things to Consider\n\n * 1.1.1 1. Blade Design: Choosing the Right Type of Survival Knife:\n * 1.1.2 2. Fixed Blade or Folding? Which is best for a Survival Situation?\n * 1.1.3 3. Blade Edge: Know the Best Purpose of Your Knife’s Edge\n * 1.1.4 4. Blade Length: How Long Should Your Knife Be?\n * 1.1.5 5. Blade Steel: What’s Your Knife Made of?\n * 1.1.6 6. Blade Grind: Saber or Flat Grind? What’s the Difference?\n * 1.1.7 7. Tang Construction: Full or Partial?\n * 1.1.8 8. Handle Material: Understanding Grips\n * 1.2 Our Review of the Top 10 Fixed Blade Survival Knives:\n\n * 1.2.1 1. Ka-Bar Becker BK2 “Campanion” Fixed Blade Knife:\n * 1.2.2 2. Gerber LMF II Infantry:\n * 1.2.3 3. Gerber Strong Arm Military Knife:\n * 1.2.4 4. Ka-Bar Becker U.S. Marine Corp Fighting Utility Knife:\n * 1.2.5 5. Fallkniven A1L Survival Knife:\n * 1.2.6 6. Buck Model 119 Special Survival Knife with Leather Sheath:\n * 1.2.7 7. Ka-Bar Becker BK7 Combat/Utility Knife:\n * 1.2.8 8. Schrade Extreme Survival Knife (SCHF9):\n * 1.2.9 9. ESEE-6 Plain Black Blade with Grey Removable Micarta Handles:\n * 1.2.10 10. ESEE Laser Strike Fixed Blade Knife:\n * 1.2.11 11. SE Outdoor Tanto Knife with Firestarter\n * 1.2.12 12. TOPS Knives Fieldcraft By B.O.B. Survival Knife\n * 1.3 So What’s the Best Survival Knife for the Money?\n * 2 Frequently Asked Questions\n\n * 2.1 Is the Rambo knife a good survival knife?\n * 2.2 How thick should a survival knife be?\n * 2.3 Should a survival knife be serrated?\n * 2.4 What is the best type of steel for a survival knife?\n * 3 OUR WRAP UP & PARTING THOUGHTS\n\n## So, Just What is a Survival Knife?\n\nA survival knife is the essential tool that can be used in the event you get\nlost in the wilderness or involved in some other extreme outdoor environment.\nIn the event that you are lost in the wilderness the proper knife can truly be\na life saver to help you build shelter, start a fire, hunt, prepare food, dig,\nclear paths, and so much more.\n\nDo you really think the castaways from LOST would have survived without John\nLocke’s suitcase full of knives including a Ka-Bar Full-sized USMC, a Master\nBowie knife, and a Spyderco Harpy? Even Hollywood knows that you need a knife\nto survive when you get “lost”!\n\nIn general, a full-tang, fixed blade is going to be more reliable and less\nlikely to break than a folding knife or partial tang. Having a full-tang knife\n(metal blade runs the full length to the end of the handle) will help ensure\nthe knife can handle extreme pressure or usage without the risk of breakage.\n\nHowever, a solid folding knife or partial tang knife is more likely to be in\neveryone’s price range and still provide many of the benefits that perhaps an\n“ideal” survival knife would.\n\n### How to Choose the Right Survival Knife: 8 Things to Consider\n\nThere’s a few things you need to consider when picking out your survival knife\nwhich includes your planned needs, uses and budget.\n\nIn order for a survival knife to perform all of the myriad tasks that is\nlikely to asked of it, it must incorporate several key features that we dive\ninto more detail in the sections below.\n\n#### 1\\. Blade Design: Choosing the Right Type of Survival Knife:\n\nWhen choosing a survival knife, blade design is perhaps the single most\nimportant factor since it determines whether or not a knife is suitable for\nsurvival use. For instance, when faced with a wilderness survival situation,\nthe user often employs the full length of the cutting edge from the choil to\nthe belly for different purposes and sometimes, even the tip is needed for\npiercing.\n\nAs a result, you should be aware that there are actually several different\nblade designs consisting of clip points, drop points, spear points, Nessmuks,\ntrailing points, etc., but, those best suited for survival purposes are the\nclip point, the drop point, and the spear point.\n\nThe reason for this is that all three blade designs are meant to position the\ntip of the blade closer to the center line to provide the user with greater\ncontrol than can be had with a straight back design.\n\nAlso, all three designs serve to lighten the tip of the blade in order to\nbalance the blade closer to the hilt which also provides the user with better\ncontrol over the tip.\n\nExperienced wilderness survivalists tend to think of survival knives as\nfalling into one of three different categories consisting of heavy duty\nchoppers, camp knives, and bushcraft/utility knives depending on their blade\nlength and blade design.\n\nA heavy chopping tool will feature a robust construction and have a blade that\nis 10 inches to 14 inches in length with a weight-forward blade design and a\nsaber grind and be made from a tough steel such as 1095, 5160, or 440C.\n\nAlso, it should feature a highly ergonomic, non-slip, handle design with,\npreferably, a cushioned, textured, non-slip, surface on the handle made from\neither Kraton or Hypalon rubber.\n\nA camp knife is defined as a medium sized knife with less robust construction\nand a blade that ranges from 5 inches to 8 in length with a balance point near\nthe hilt and a flat grind or a hollow grind.\n\nAlso, it should feature an ergonomic handle that allows the knife to be held\nin several different positions.\n\nA bush craft/utility knife is defined as a knife that has a blade that\nmeasures from 3.5 inches to 5 inches with clip point, a drop point, or a spear\npoint blade design and a flat grind or a hollow grind with an ergonomic handle\ndesign.\n\nSchrade does a good job with the video below giving more detail on the types\nof blade design.\n\n#### 2\\. Fixed Blade or Folding? Which is best for a Survival Situation?\n\nAs the expert in the earlier video highlighted, a pocket knife is good to have\non hand when you need a good all purpose knife you can carry everyday. The\nprimary problem with relying on a folding knife is the fact that they have the\nadditional break point that a fixed blade knife does not have.\n\nThis is critical when you think about the different uses you may need to use\nyour knife in when you are in a tough survival situation. The last thing you\nneed is a broken knife when you are trying to setup a shelter or start\nskinning a recent game kill.\n\nYou want something that’s going to be extremely sturdy that will allow you to\nleverage the knife in just about every situation and not break under contact.\nYou need to have a knife that is ready to stand up to extreme abuse and last a\nlong time doing it.\n\nA good folding knife has it’s place in any survivalist’s arsenal, but it\nshould never replace a fixed blade knife as the primary resource that you use\nfor extreme situations.\n\n#### 3\\. Blade Edge: Know the Best Purpose of Your Knife’s Edge\n\nThe design of the cutting edge is also a critical factor when choosing a\nsurvival knife because the different types of cutting edges are designed for\ndifferent purposes.\n\nFirst and foremost, here are straight cutting edges which are specifically\ndesigned to be general purpose edges. However, it should be noted that they\ncan feature either a positive rake angle, a neutral rake angle, or a negative\nrake angle measured from the bolster.\n\nThe neutral rake angle is the most common and it is defined as a an angle that\nextends at a right angle from the bolster.\n\nA positive rake angle extends from the bolster at a downward angle in order to\nincrease the angle of attack when cutting and slicing.\n\nA negative rake angle is one that extends at an upward angle from the bolster\nand it is designed to lessen the pressure placed on the cutting edge when\ncutting and slicing.\n\nThen, there are recurved edges which feature a straight section extending from\nthe Ricasso but which then changes to a positive angle at it approaches the\ncenter of the blade and curves upward to the tip as it reaches the belly of\nthe edge which places the balance of the blade well forward of the hilt.\n\nTherefore, the purpose of the recurved edge is to create the blade that is\ngood for both cutting and carving near the bolster but which is also tip heavy\nfor better chopping performance.\n\n#### 4\\. Blade Length: How Long Should Your Knife Be?\n\nA third critical factor when choosing a survival knife is the length of the\nblade because different length blades are best suited for different purposes.\n\nFor instance, blade lengths ranging from 8 to 10 inches are usually long\nenough and have enough weight to be well suited for chopping and splitting\nwith a baton but, they tend to make it difficult to control the tip of the\nblade when trying to perform small, precision, cutting tasks.\n\nSurvival knives with blade lengths ranging from 3.5 inches to 5 inches are\nmuch better suited for more delicate tasks such cutting notches in stakes and\nstaves to build traps and snares, skinning small game animals and gutting\nfish, slicing up root and tubers, ect.\n\nBlade lengths ranging from 6 to 7.5 inches represent an excellent compromise\nbetween long, heavy-duty, blade designs and short utility blade designs.\n\n#### 5\\. Blade Steel: What’s Your Knife Made of?\n\nNext to blade design, the type of steel that a survival knife is made from is\npossibly the second most critical factor when choosing a survival knife.\n\nYou should first be aware that there are two different categories of blade\nsteel consisting of non-stainless, high carbon, tool steels and stainless\nsteels with the defining difference between the two is the amount of Chromium\nthe steel contains.\n\nWhile high carbon tool steels are often significantly tougher than stainless\nsteels, they are less likely to break, they are more prone to corrosion. Plus,\nalthough they are also easier to sharpen, they will not hold an edge quite as\nwell as stainless steel.\n\nWhereas, stainless steels are generally less tough than high carbon tool\nsteels but will generally hold an edge better (depending on composition and\nRockwell Hardness) and, they are far less prone to corrosion But, they are\nalso more prone to break and, they are generally more difficult to sharpen as\nwell.\n\nHowever, having said that, the relative toughness and edge holding ability of\nany blade steel are also dependent on its Rockwell Hardness (designated HRC).\n\nTherefore, knife blades with a Rockwell Hardness of 50 to 54 are meant to be\ntough whereas, knife blades with a Rockwell Hardness of 58 to 62 are meant to\nhold an edge well and knife blades with a Rockwell Hardness of 54 to 58 are\nmeant to be a compromise between toughness and edge holding ability.\n\nLarge, heavy-duty, survival knives with long blades should be made from a non-\nstainless, high carbon, tool steels and have a Rockwell Hardness of 50 to 54\nwhereas, small bush craft knives with short blades can be made from either\ntype of steel and should have a significantly higher Rockwell Hardness and the\nsame is true for camp knives.\n\nTherefore, some good choices for high carbon tool steels for this purpose are\n1095, 5160, O1, and A2 whereas, some good choices for stainless steels are\n420HC, 440C, AUS-8, and AUS-10.\n\n#### 6\\. Blade Grind: Saber or Flat Grind? What’s the Difference?\n\nEvery bit as important when choosing a survival knife as blade design and\ncutting edge design is the blade grind. While there are several different\ntypes of blade grinds, the two best suited for survival knives are the saber\ngrind and the flat grind.\n\nThe reason that this is important is that a saber grind exhibits a primary\nbevel that extends only a very short distance from the cutting edge to the\nback of the blade and it creates a thick, axe-like edge that is difficult to\nsharpen to a fine edge but, which does an excellent job of holding an edge\nwhen chopping and splitting.\n\nA flat grind exhibits a primary bevel that extends from the cutting edge all\nof the way to the back of the blade which represents a compromise between a\nsaber grind and a hollow grind. As a result, it can be honed to a much finer\nedge than a saber grind but will hold an edge better than a hollow grind.\n\nSome survival knives have a hollow saber grind which designed to incorporate\nboth the spine thickness of a saber grind and the fine edge of a hollow grind\nand while this type of blade grind works fairly well for chopping, cutting,\nand slicing, it is not optimized for either task which makes it a good\ncompromise between a saber grind and a flat grind.\n\n#### 7\\. Tang Construction: Full or Partial?\n\nThe tang of a fixed blade knife is the portion of the blade that extends into\nthe handle upon which the knife’s handle is fixed.\n\nBecause the point where the tang meets the blade is the knife’s weakest point,\nit should be noted that while there are several different types of knife\ntangs, the ones best suited for survival knives are the full tang and the\nhidden tang due to their inherent strength with the inherently weaker partial\ntang and stick tang being poplar for some handle designs.\n\nThe full tang is by far the most popular design and should be your top choice\nbecause it consists of a tang that extends the full width and length of the\nhandle with handle scales that are affixed one either side of the tang via\nepoxy and rivets.\n\nThe hidden tang is similar to the full tang in that it extends nearly the full\nwidth and length of the handle but is designed in such a way the handle can be\nhollowed an slid onto the tang where is usually affixed with epoxy.\n\nThe partial tang and stick tang are the least desirable of the four types of\ntangs used to construct survival knives since they have a tang that extends\nthe full length of the handle but only extends a small part of the width.\n\nThis type of tang is most commonly used in conjunction with handles made from\nstacked leather discs that are secured with a pommel cap that screws onto the\nend of the tang via threads.\n\n#### 8\\. Handle Material: Understanding Grips\n\nAnother important factor to consider when choosing a survival knife is the\nmaterial from which the handle is made because it must be both tough in order\nto prevent cracking and breaking and it must be impervious to the absorption\nof moisture to prevent rot.\n\nThe single most popular handle material for survival knives is either canvas\nor linen Micarta which is a resin impregnated fabric that has been heated to\nliquefy the resin and then pressed under tremendous pressure to form into a\nsolid material.\n\nFiber reinforced plastics such as G-10 and Zytel are also popular and work\njust as well. However, neither of these materials provide the user’s hand with\nany sort of cushion to lessen the shock generated when chopping with the\nknife.\n\nTextured rubber handles such as those made from Krayton or Hypalon are good\nchoices for heavy duty choppers.\n\n### Our Review of the Top 10 Fixed Blade Survival Knives:\n\nMost of the survival knives mentioned above are excellent options, but there\nare a few that we just need to point out as our favorites. Below you will find\nour top 10 overall best survival knives along with a more detailed individual\nreview.\n\nSo, pull up your camping chair and let’s dig into these options.\n\n#### 1\\. Ka-Bar Becker BK2 “Campanion” Fixed Blade Knife:\n\nThe Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Campanion is one of the most popular survival knives on\nthe market today. With over a thousand reviews on Amazon, this makes it not\nonly well-tried, but also well reviewed. (You can read all those reviews by\nclicking the link below).\n\nHere are some points worth mentioning about the knife:\n\n * Blade Type: Drop Point\n * Overall Length: 10.5′′\n * Blade Length: 5.25′′\n * Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van\n * Rockwell Hardness: 56-58 HRC\n * Handle Material: Ultramid\n * Sheath material: Nylon\n * Weight: 16 oz.\n\nLooking at the knife, you can see why people like it. Not only does it have a\ndrop point blade design that is well suited for survival use, it features a\nheavy-duty construction with a 5.25 inch blade made from 1095 Cro-van (adds\nboth Chromium and Vanadium to Carbon and Manganese) non-stainless, high\ncarbon, tool steel with a Rockwell Hardness of 56 to 58 and a the deep saber\ngrind that allows it to be honed to a fine edge.\n\nIt also features a very ergonomic handle design made from Ultamid which is a\ncustom made polyamide that extremely tough and impervious to the absorption of\nmoisture.\n\nDue to its medium size, it is well suited as both a camp knife and a bush\ncraft/utility knife since it will perform almost any small task asked of it\nfrom skinning game animals to preparing an evening meal.\n\nHowever, another reason it’s so popular is the price! With the quality design,\ncraftsmanship, size, and durability, you would expect something on the higher\nend. But, for less than $70, you can add this great survival tool to your\ncollection!\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 2\\. Gerber LMF II Infantry:\n\nSpecifically designed to be a military-grade survival knife, the Gerber LMF II\nis a very well-designed little knife. Although it’s way too small to be an\neffective chopping tool and its design is not particularly well suited to the\nrole of a camp knife, it is an excellent little utility knife.\n\nHere are some features worth mentioning below:\n\n * Blade Type: Drop Point\n * Overall Length: 10.59′′\n * Blade Length: 4.84′′\n * Blade Material: 420 HC\n * Rockwell Hardness: Unknown\n * Handle Material: Glass Filled Nylon\n * Sheath material: Nylon\n * Weight: 11.67 oz.\n\nThe LMF II Infantry has a 4.84” drop point blade design made from 420HC\nstainless steel with a deep saber grind and a serrated cutting edge.\n\nThe serrations and the glass breaker on the pommel are indicative of its\nmilitary mindset since the serrations on the cutting edge are not particularly\nwell suited for sharpening stakes and staves nor for carving notches but, they\nare rather useful when cutting a seat belt to exit a downed air craft or for\nsawing your way out of an aircraft fuselage or a helicopter canopy.\n\nIn addition, it features a very well designed 5.75” handle made from glass\nfilled nylon with a textured rubber coating that is nearly indestructible and\nis impervious to the absorption of moisture and it has an integral double\nfinger guard with jimping on the inside edges to improve the grip.\n\nFurthermore, the designers of this knife had the forethought to include two\nlanyard holes in the finger guard so that the knife can be lashed to a staff\nor pole to create a makeshift spear to protect the user from attack by\npredatory animals or for use as a makeshift hunting tool.\n\nThe Gerber LMF II Infantry knife is well suited for a myriad of small utility\njobs in a survival situation.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 3\\. Gerber Strong Arm Military Knife:\n\nAnother one of Gerber’s line of a fixed blade, military, survival knives, the\nStrong Arm is designed to serve as a small utility survival knife. In fact, it\nfeatures a 4.8” drop point blade almost identical to the LMF II Infantry model\nlisted above.\n\nHere are a few of the features worth looking at for this knife.\n\n * Blade Type: Drop Point\n * Overall Length: 9.8′′\n * Blade Length: 4.8′′\n * Blade Material: 420 HC\n * Rockwell Hardness: Unknown\n * Handle Material: Glass Filled Nylon\n * Sheath material: Nylon\n * Weight: 7.2 oz.\n\nLike the LMF II, the Strong Arm is also made from 420HC stainless steel with a\nhard, black, ceramic coating to further enhance the steel’s corrosion\nresistance and to provide a stealthy appearance when used in tactical\nsituations.\n\nHowever, unlike the LMF II Infantry model, the Strong Arm is available either\nwith or without serrations. Due to its small size, it is too small to be\neffective at even light chopping tasks and it is a bit on the small side for a\ngood camp knife but, it does make an excellent utility or “bush craft” knife\nfor jobs that require a significant amount of control over the blade.\n\nOf course, aiding in that control is the ergonomic and well designed 5” handle\nmade from glass filled nylon with a textured rubber coating that is nearly\nindestructible and is impervious to the absorption of moisture. Also, it has\nan integral double finger guard with jimping on the inside edges to improve\nthe grip.\n\nPlus, it comes with a heavy-duty, nylon, modular sheath system that can be\nmounted vertically on a MOLLE vest, horizontally on a standard 1.75 inch belt,\nas a drop leg belt mount.\n\nThe Gerber Strong Arm knife is a well designed utility survival knife for\nsmall jobs with its 420HC stainless steel blade and its nearly indestructible,\nrubber coated, handle and modular nylon sheath system.\n\nLike many other top Gerber products, the Gerber Strong arm is a knife that you\ncan depend on in a survival situation.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 4\\. Ka-Bar Becker U.S. Marine Corp Fighting Utility Knife:\n\nRecognized worldwide as a true icon among combat knives, the KA-BAR U.S.M.C.\nFighting and Utility Knife is their most famous knife! In fact, the only other\ncombat knives as widely recognized as the classic “KA-BAR” are the\nSykes/Fairbain and Sykes/Applegate double edged daggers issued to British\nsoldiers during WWI and WWII and the “Kukri” issued to Nepalese Gurkha troops.\n\nEven though there’s a fair bit if history behind the KA-BAR fighting knife,\nhere are a few features that the knife boasts:\n\n * Blade Type: Drop Point\n * Overall Length: 11.875′′\n * Blade Length: 7′′\n * Rockwell Hardness: 56-58 HRC\n * Handle Material: Leather\n * Sheath material: Leather\n * Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van High Carbon Steel\n * Weight: 0.7 lbs\n\nFeaturing a heavy duty, 7”, clip point blade with a saber grind made from 1095\nCro-Van (adds both Chromium and Vanadium to Carbon and Manganese) high carbon\ntool steel with a black, corrosion resistant, coating and a Rockwell Hardness\nof 56-58.\n\nThis knife follows the classic Bowie knife design and not only is it eminently\nwell suited as a combat knife, it is also extremely well suited as a heavy\nduty survival knife.\n\nIn fact, although there are a lot of survival knives on the market today,\nconsidering the blade design and the robust construction of this knife\ncombined with its relatively low MSRP, it would hard to choose a better knife.\n\nIn addition, for those of you who like a bit of nostalgia, the handle of this\nknife is made from thick, leather discs stacked on a stick tang with a double\nfinger guard at one end and secured with a steel pommel cap on the other to\nhelp balance the knife near the hilt.\n\nPlus, the leather discs have been sealed to make them impervious to the\nabsorption of moisture while still providing a positive grip.\n\nLastly as a nice add-on feature, it comes with a heavy duty leather sheath\nstamped with both the KA-BAR and U.S.M.C. logos.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 5\\. Fallkniven A1L Survival Knife:\n\nWithout a doubt, Fallkniven is one of the premier production knife companies\nin the business today and the Fallkniven A1L Survival Knife is a premier\nexample of their commitment to producing high quality knives.\n\nHere are some of the notable points of the A1L:\n\n * Blade Type: Clip point\n * Overall Length: 11′′\n * Blade Length: 6.3”\n * Blade Material: VG-10\n * Rockwell Hardness: 59 HRC\n * Handle Material: Kraton rubber\n * Weight: 12 oz.\n\nFeaturing a 6.3 inch clip point blade made from a core of VG-10 stainless\nsteel with a Rockwell Hardness of 59 HRC laminated between two layers of\nsofter stainless steel with a saber grind that extends nearly to the back of\nthe blade combined with a spine that measures a full .24 inches, this is\nliterally one of the strongest survival knives you can buy!\n\nIn addition, it features hidden tang construction with a very ergonomic,\ndiamond textured, Kraton rubber, handle with an integral finger guard, for a\nnon-slip grip.\n\nPlus, it comes with a heavy-duty black leather sheath that has a single snap\nstrap. Although the blade is a bit too short to make an effective chopping\ntool, it is an excellent example of what a camp knife should be.\n\nDue to its general purpose blade design, it is one of the best possible\nchoices for a wilderness survival knife for performing nearly every task you\nmight need to do from slicing to cutting to skinning.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 6\\. Buck Model 119 Special Survival Knife with Leather Sheath:\n\nA truly iconic example of the general purpose “camp knife”, the Buck knives\nmodel 119 “Special” has been an integral part of the Buck line of classic\nknives since 1945 when Hoyt and Al Buck used to build them by hand in their\ntwo man shop.\n\nHere are the specs:\n\n * Blade Type: Clip point\n * Overall Length: 10.5”\n * Blade Length: 6”\n * Blade Material: 420 HC\n * Rockwell Hardness: 58 HRC\n * Handle Material: Phenolic plastic\n * Weight: 7.5 oz.\n\nIn fact, because it features a 6” Clip Point blade with a hollow grind made\nfrom 420 HC stainless steel with a Rockwell Hardness of 58 HRC, it is an\nexcellent design for a multitude of survival tasks such as trimming branches\nand carving notches for traps and snares as well as skinning game and other\ngeneral purpose jobs.\n\nIt’s not well suited for chopping because of its relatively light blade and\nbalance point near the hilt. Plus, although the hollow grind on the blade\nallows it to be honed to a very fine edge for cutting and slicing, it also\nallows the edge to dull more easily when the knife is used to chop.\n\nOn the other hand, the 4 1/2”, black phenolic plastic handle is both large\nenough to comfortably fill the hand and very ergonomic to provide extra\ncomfort for hours on end.\n\nPlus it’s complemented by a double finger guard up front and a polished\naluminum butt cap in the rear which really sets off the pitch black handle.\nAnyone who knows knives can spot a Buck knife at a glance just by noting the\ndistinctive handle design.\n\nFor those people who appreciate classics and antiques, the Buck model 119\nSpecial is the general purpose survival knife (aka “camp knife”) to have\nbecause it is an extremely well designed knife for this purpose.\n\nIn fact, this knife is so well designed that it has been in continuous\nproduction for 70 years which is not only a testament to both its\nfunctionality and its popularity, but a strong argument that this could be one\nof the best survival knives in the world ever made.\n\nLast, it comes with a heavy-duty, black, pouch type, leather sheath with a\nfold-over flap and a snap closure which is a nice touch. It’s hard to go wrong\nwith a classic and the Buck Model 119 is no different.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 7\\. Ka-Bar Becker BK7 Combat/Utility Knife:\n\nThe Ka-Bar Becker BK7 Combat Utility Knife was designed by Becker Knife & Tool\nto be the ultimate all-purpose utility knife for both soldiers and\nsurvivalists who need a relatively lightweight survival knife for heavy-duty\nuse. KA-BAR has been well known by survivalists and military personnel for\nyears.\n\nHere are the specs for the BK7:\n\n * Blade Type: Clip Point\n * Overall Length: 12.75′′\n * Blade Length: 7′′\n * Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van\n * Rockwell Hardness: 56-58 HRC\n * Handle Material: Ultramid\n * Sheath material: Nylon\n * Weight: 0.85 lb.\n\nIn fact, its long blade combined with its excellent blade design and its\nstraight cutting edge make it imminently well suited for its role as a general\npurpose survival knife.\n\nFeaturing a 7” clip point blade with a deep saber grind made from 1095 Cro-Van\n(adds both Chromium and Vanadium to Carbon and Manganese) high carbon tool\nsteel with a black, corrosion resistant, coating and a Rockwell Hardness of\n56-58 HRC, the BK7 is a good choice for a truly tough survival knife that will\nstand up to almost any job including light chopping, splitting, and digging.\n\nPlus, this full tang survival knife has a very ergonomic handle design with\nhandle slabs made from “Ultamid” (aka Zytel) which is a custom made polyamide\nthat is extremely tough and impervious to the absorption of moisture.\n\nDue to its medium size, the Becker BK7 Combat/Utility Knife is very well\nsuited for use as a general purpose camp knife since it will perform most any\njob you might need of it in a survival situation from building survival\nshelters to building traps and snares to preparing the evening meal.\n\nIt also comes with a heavy-duty, MOLLE compatible, nylon sheath.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 8\\. Schrade Extreme Survival Knife (SCHF9):\n\nA fine offering from Schrade, the Extreme Survival model SCHF9 is an excellent\nchoice for those people who prefer non-stainless tool steels over stainless\nsteels due to their superior toughness and ease of sharpening. It’s also the\nmost budget friendly knife on the list which is a good thing for folks with a\nsub $100.00 knife budget.\n\nHere are the specs:\n\n * Blade Type: Drop Point\n * Overall Length: 12.1′′\n * Blade Length: 6.4′′\n * Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon\n * Rockwell Hardness: Unknown\n * Handle Material: Plastic Elastomer\n * Sheath material: Nylon\n * Weight: 16 oz.\n\nFeaturing a 6.4 inch drop point blade with a recurved cutting edge and a\nhollow grind made from 1095 non-stainless, high carbon, tool steel, the\nSchrade Extreme model SCHF9 is a well thought out design.\n\nFor instance, the straight section of the cutting edge is great for sharpening\nstakes and cutting notches while the deeply curved section near the tip places\nthe knife’s balance point well forward to make it a more effective chopping\ntool.\n\nThe 1095 high carbon tool steel is the perfect choice for a heavy duty knife\nthat can expect to see hard use. In addition, the handle is extremely well\ndesigned with a very ergonomic shape that is specifically designed to fit the\nhuman hand with finger grooves to provide a comfortable, positive, grip.\n\nAlso, the handle scales are made from Thermo Plastic Elastomer which is a\nmaterial that displays the properties of both plastic and rubber. Therefore,\nthe grip on this survival knife is both incredibly tough and, it also provides\na cushioned, non-slip, grip.\n\nSchrade rounds it out with a heavy duty nylon sheath with a single, buckle\nclosure, pocket on the front.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 9\\. ESEE-6 Plain Black Blade with Grey Removable Micarta Handles:\n\nThe Randall Adventure & Training Company entered the knife market with their\nown ESSE brand of knives in 1997 and since then, ESSE Knives have become well\nknown for their quality of design and workmanship. In fact, the ESSE 6 with a\nplain edge is one of the top rated survival knives on the market today.\n\nLet’s look at the specs:\n\n * Blade Type: Drop Point\n * Overall Length: 11.75′′\n * Blade Length: 6.5′′\n * Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon\n * Rockwell Hardness: 55-57\n * Handle Material: Linen Micarta\n * Sheath material: Kydex\n * Weight: 12 oz.\n\nIt’s obvious that when your knife is designed by a wilderness and jungle\nsurvival training specialist specifically for the sole purpose of survival,\nthat it should be near the top of the pack in quality. So, if you are looking\nfor a tough, medium sized, high quality, wilderness survival knife, you can’t\ngo wrong with the ESSE 6.\n\nWith 6.5” drop point blade made from 1095 high carbon tool steel with a flat\ngrind, a black, corrosion resistant coating, and a Rockwell Hardness of 55-57\nHRC, this survival knife is easily on par with the KA-BAR knives listed above\nbut, it has a very different blade design. In fact, its design resembles a\nhunting knife far more than it does a combat knife.\n\nWhile the drop point blade positions the tip close to the center line for\nprecise control, the flat grind provides the perfect compromise between the\nrazor sharpness of a hollow grind and the edge toughness of a saber grind.\n\nPlus, the choil features a shallow finger groove to allow the user to move\ntheir hand forward on the grip and place their index finger in the groove for\nsignificantly more control over the edge when carving. This knife is an\nexcellent choice for a tough, general purpose, survival knife.\n\nIn addition, this full tang survival knife comes with a hand filling, highly\nergonomic, handle design made from two linen Micarta handle scales attached to\nthe tang with three Allen screws.\n\nNot only is the handle of this best outdoor knife very comfortable, it also\nprovides the user with a nearly indestructible, non-slip, grip that is\nimpervious to the absorption of moisture.\n\nESEE wraps it all up in a nice package with a molded Kydex sheath which is not\nonly extremely tough, it is also completely waterproof.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 10\\. ESEE Laser Strike Fixed Blade Knife:\n\nThe ESSE Laser Strike knife is somewhat unusual among survival knives in that\nit features a spear point blade as opposed to ESSE’s standard drop point\ndesign.\n\nHowever, many experienced wilderness survivalists consider the spear point\nblade design to be the ultimate bush craft/utility knife blade design because\nthe tip is positioned directly in line with the center of the blade for highly\neffective piercing while retaining enough belly to still make a good skinning\nknife.\n\nLet’s look at the specs of this best fixed blade survival knife:\n\n * Blade Type: Spear Point\n * Overall Length: 10′′\n * Blade Length: 4.75′′\n * Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon\n * Rockwell Hardness: 55-57\n * Handle Material: Linen Micarta\n * Sheath material: Kydex\n * Weight: 9.5 oz.\n\nFeaturing a 4.75” spear point blade made from 1095 high carbon tool steel and\na Rockwell Hardness of 55-57 HRC with a flat grind and a black, corrosion\nresistant, coating, this knife is the perfect companion to the ESSE Junglass.\n\nThe high carbon tool steel makes it a tough little survival knife while the\nmid-range Rockwell Hardness enables it to hold an edge well without being\nexcessively difficult to sharpen.\n\nThis hardy full tang survival knife comes with a highly ergonomic handle\ndesign made from two linen Micarta handle scales attached to the tang with\nthree Allen screws.\n\nNot only is the handle very comfortable just like the ESEE 6, it also provides\nthe user with the same nearly indestructible, non-slip, grip that is\nimpervious to the absorption of moisture. ESEE finishes it off with a molded\nKydex sheath which is not only extremely tough, it is also completely\nwaterproof.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 11\\. SE Outdoor Tanto Knife with Firestarter\n\nThe SE outdoor Tanto knife is an excellent entry-level survival knife for\npreppers just getting started or those on a tight budget. It lacks all the\nbells and whistles of more expensive survival knives, but for the insanely low\nprice it does its job with flying colors.\n\nLet’s take a look at the specs:\n\n * Blade Type: Hollow ground\n * Overall Length: 7′′\n * Blade Length: 3′′\n * Blade Material: 440 stainless steel\n * Rockwell Hardness: N/A\n * Handle Material: Black matte stainless steel\n * Sheath material: Nylon\n * Weight: 7.2 oz.\n\nThe SE Outdoor Tanto Knife is a bare and bones survival knife for survivalists\nthat would rather have a knife than no knife at all when things go south. The\nblade is made of 440 stainless steel and is harder to sharpen than other\nsurvival knives on our list but once you get the hang of it resharpening is\neasy as pie.\n\nThe military green cord-wrapped handle is a handy detail as the heavy duty\ncordage can be easily unwrapped when an emergency situation demands it. Due to\nthis survival knife’s small frame you can re-purpose it as a spear head. But\ndon’t be fooled by the dimensions. It can also be used in making tent pegs,\nsplit kindling, and staring a fire. What’s more, because there’s an ideal\nbalance between the blade and the handle, this survival knife is also great\nfor throwing.\n\nYes, this full tang survival knife comes with a magnesium alloy firestarter\nfor an extra fire source in your bug-out bag or survival kit. The thick nylon\nsheath comes with a belt loop if you want to keep this knife and the\nfirestarter close to your body.\n\nWe do not recommend the SE Outdoor Tanto to be used as a primary survival\nknife, but it makes a great backup option for when things start to look really\ndire.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON AMAZON.COM\n\n#### 12\\. TOPS Knives Fieldcraft By B.O.B. Survival Knife\n\nThis BOB knife is one of those rare survival knives that allows you to do it\nall in a survival scenario as it is nearly indestructible.\n\nLet’s take a look at the specs:\n\n * Blade Type: Plain Edge Drop Point\n * Overall Length: 10′′\n * Blade Length: 4.75′′\n * Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Steel\n * Rockwell Hardness: 56-58\n * Handle Material: Olive green linen Micarta\n * Sheath material: Kydex\n * Weight: 9.6 oz.\n\nThis knife, which is hand crafted in the good ‘ol USA (Idaho), will withstand\nsome rough use and abuse with its Scandinavian grind with a convex edge and\nfull tang construction. It holds an edge superbly even after heavy duty use.\n\nIf you do feel like sharpening it, make sure that you do it at 25 degrees\nevery time. With the right care, you can pass along this beauty to generations\nto come.\n\nThe Scandi grind makes for a reliable tool when it comes to performing basic\nbushcraft tasks when out in the wild, even though the TOPS Knives Fieldcraft\nis not a genuine bushcraft knife. It also comes with a fire starter as every\nself-respecting survival knife should. The quality kydex sheath holds the\nknife beautifully, and no detail is left to chance.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR RATINGS, REVIEWS & PRICING ON CABELAS.COM\n\n### So What’s the Best Survival Knife for the Money?\n\nSo the true question always comes down to value. What’s THE best knife I can\nget for my budget? We have four survival knives on our list that we would\nchoose that are all in a similar price range. They all give different features\nand while all of the knives in our top 10 list feature some great options,\nthere’s 4 of them that we’d take above the rest. Those four are the following:\n\nBest Under $100.00, around the $80.00 Price Range: Ka-Bar Becker BK2\n\nCoolest Looking Model under $100.00: Gerber LMF II Survival Knife\n\nOne of the Most Trusted Survival Knives & often used in the US Military: Ka-\nBar Full Size US Marine Corps Knife\n\nOld Faithful on the Cheap: Buck Knives 0119 Fixed Blade Knife\n\nUSA-made Lesser Known Gem: TOPS Knives Fieldcraft By B.O.B. Fixed-Blade Knife\n\nAs has been stated, any of the choices in this list will be a great option for\nyour next outdoor adventure. If we could only choose from a few survival\nknives, these four would be our top choices as they are economical and will\nlast a very long time if cared for properly.\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### Is the Rambo knife a good survival knife?\n\nYou might be surprised to find out that the Rambo knife isn’t just a prop in\nthe classic movie series. It’s widely available on Amazon for your\nconvenience. And yes, it is a very good survival knife overall as it combines\nform and function flawlessly. The 440 Stainless Steel Blade can handle heavy\nduty work, and the knife itself can handle pretty much everything you throw at\nit from bushcrafting to survival and whatnot.\n\n### How thick should a survival knife be?\n\nA good general rule of thumb is to have about 3/16 – 1/4 of an inch thickness.\nThat’s generally accepted as the best for survival knives. A knife of that\nthickness will be extremely solid and able withstand the abuse of wood\nchopping, batoning and prying among other similar tasks that you can throw at\nit.\n\n### Should a survival knife be serrated?\n\nSince a survival knife may need to make both pushing cuts and slicing cuts, a\nreasonable option is to have a partially serrated blade. A blade that has a\nserrated portion of less than 1.5 inches may not be very useful. The serrated\nspine was originally developed for U.S. Air Force pilots to be used to escape\nfrom downed aircraft. It may look tough, but it won’t be much use in the woods\nunless you need to open a can from the inside.\n\n### What is the best type of steel for a survival knife?\n\nThe best steel for a survival knife is the 154CM material. This type of steel\nhas the durability of high carbon steel but with the rust-resistance of\nstainless steel. With the combination of the two, it will require less\nmaintenance and it will serve you well when you’re out in the wild. However,\nthat doesn’t mean that other steel types aren’t reliable. In an emergency,\nit’s better to have even a budget knife rather than having nothing at all.\n\n## OUR WRAP UP & PARTING THOUGHTS\n\nSo, as you can see, there is actually quite a bit to consider when searching\nfor the best survival knife on the market today. In fact, just trying to\nchoose the best blade length, the best blade design, and the best blade steel\nmake the task difficult enough. Other factors such as cutting edge design,\ntang construction, and the design of the handle and material from which it’s\nmade may further complicate things too.\n\nRather than thinking of a survival knife as a single, all-purpose, tool, it is\nhelpful to instead think of them as purpose specific tools consisting of heavy\nduty choppers, camp knives, and utility/bush craft knives.\n\nA good heavy chopping tool is characterized by an extra heavy blade 10” to 14”\nin length with a weight forward design made from a high carbon tool steel such\nas 1095, 5160, O1, or A2 as opposed to a stainless steel and it should feature\na shallow saber grind combined with a non-slip handle design made from a tough\nmaterial.\n\nYou can see some blades we recommend for these purposes by checking out the\narticle here.\n\nA good survival knife is characterized by general purpose blade design ranging\nfrom 5 to 8 inches in length with either a deep saber grind or a flat grind\nmade from a high quality stainless steel designed for the purpose such as\nAUS-8 or 440C combined with an ergonomic handle design.\n\nA utility/bush craft knife can be either a fixed blade or a folding knife and\nis characterized by a much shorter blade ranging from 3 to 5 inches in length\nwith either a flat grind or a hollow grind for superior sharpness and made\nfrom a high quality stainless steel designed for the purpose such as AUS-8 or\n440C.\n\nBy thinking of survival knives as a system rather than a single, all-purpose,\ntool, you can combine a compact heavy chopper with a small survival knife or a\nlarge survival knife with utility knife to form a complete system that will\nensure that you always have the correct knife for the job at hand.\n\nNate Drescher\n\nMy articles appear in Marketing Edge Magazine, on Gizmogrind, and with various\nMedium publications. 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All Rights Reserved 2021.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://survivalcache.com/survival-fire-starters/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20211006092056/https://survivalcache.com/survival-fire-starters/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Best Fire Starters for Survival in 2021: Reviews, and Ways to Make Fire", "passages": [ "I would put the ability to make fire right behind water, shelter, and food in the list of most important things in a survival situation, and before food and shelter in some cases. Since being able to start a fire is so important, are you really going to rely on only one or two ways to do it? I think you should have at least 5 fire starters in your Bug Out Bag or in any survival preps for that matter.", "Notice that I am not talking about different types of tinder, like cedar shavings, fire log, paper etc. I am talking about 5 ways to actually make fire, to get that first spark. Without that, the rest really doesn’t matter.", "I also review the best fire starters for survival that I hand-tested at 9,000 ft in the Rocky Mountains under normal conditions (sunny – light wind). Fire starters are a must in addition to the other ways.", "No surprises here. Check out Stormproof matches, I have tested these things and they are pretty tough to beat.�? If you go with regular matches there are two important things to remember about your matches.", "2. You need to store matches in multiple places. Even if you have a pile of waterproof matches, if they are all in the same bag or box and you lose them, that’s it. So use a couple of empty film canisters or an element proof Loksak bag�?and store matches in several places. (But not in the handle of your knife, which I explain here: Survival Knife)", "Notice lighters is plural. You need several lighters. It might be a good idea to get one waterproof and windproof lighter and a couple of cheap gas station lighters.", "If you are going to buy a nice lighter like that one, you should carry some Butane refill fluid and it will last you 5 times as long as any of the throw away lighters.", "A firesteel and scraper, or what used to be a flint, is a tubed piece of metal, usually steel or magnesium, that creates sparks when you run the metal scraper down the tube.", "A firesteel and scraper is important to have for a couple of reasons. First, it works even if it’s wet. So if all of your other fire starters got completely soaked or ruined for some reason the firesteel will still work.", "Also, it will most likely outlast all of your matches and lighters put together. Many Firesteels advertise 3000 strikes, and some as many as 7000.", "This is one of my favorite ways that I think should be in every survival gear set up. If you take a 9V battery and simply touch both poles to a piece of steel wool it will catch fire.", "I don’t consider this in the fire tinder category because it is the steel wool itself combined with the battery that actually makes the fire.", "Two things to remember: The finer the steel wool the better. Also, it only takes a tiny bit of steel will for this to work. Just enough to cover both poles of the battery.", "I am not going to go into all the different ways you can make fire with nothing but wood, that is a whole different article. Just know that you should have at least one other way to make a fire without any tools at all.", "The combination of these two items is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. They are incredibly durable and hold up to more uses than you will probably need. All that is needed is the rod and a scraper that will produce hot burning sparks no matter the conditions. These rods are also completely waterproof and will continue to work even when they are broken.�?", "As a fire starting tool, a magnifying glass is great because as long as it stays intact, it can be used indefinitely. That means you do not have to worry about fuel funning out or a spark rod being worn down. However, it can only be used during the day and is dependent on sunny conditions.�?", "All commercially available fire starters for survival will start fires provided that you have enough time and the conditions are right.�? So with that premise in mind, we wanted to take a look at which one performed the best and would be the easiest to use in a pinch with different fuels.", "If you want an EDC fire starter that will work in all survival situations, then the Evalast Fire Clip is highly recommended. This is also a keychain holder so you can it with you everywhere. To start a fire, just unscrew the match end, strike the cotton down the flint, and that’s it; you got a fire.", "Out of all of the fire starters we tested, the Aurora Fire Starter is probably the one you want if you are walking into TEOTWAWKI.�? Small, light,�?not sexy, but the Aurora Fire Starter works.�? It is a really simple design with no plastic or moving parts.�? The size is great for carrying in your pocket or on your key ring but that same small size makes it a little hard to handle when starting a fire.", "The BlastMatch seemed to be my favorite of the UST models.�? It was sort of an industrial version of the Sparkie fire starter.�? I liked the size in my hand and I had more leverage with the BlastMatch than I did with the Sparkie.�? Again, I liked the fact that you could use the BlastMatch with one hand and it comes with a spring loaded cover to protect your flint & steel.", "The StrikeForce by UST worked well.�? I liked the concept of the container that it comes in with the dummy cord.�? The size of the container is a tad bit balky but not bad.�? At 3.7 ounces the weight is not a major consideration.�? The two pieces (flint & steel) are dummy corded together, making them hard to lose but not impossible.�? I liked the extra compartment to store tinder or a piece of WetFire.�? Overall, the StrikeForce is a quality product.", "I love Stormproof Matches.�? They burn in almost any condition and they burn hot.�? If you have your fire tinder all set up, strike one of these and your blazing fire awaits.�? The downside to these of course is that 1 match = 1 fire.�? I like the idea of Stormproof matches being a back up to flint & steel.", "The Sparkie is light weight and made mostly of plastic, which is not always a good thing.�? If I was going to rely on a Sparkie to save my life, I would want two of them (2 is 1, 1 is none philosophy).�? The Sparkie worked well under normal (far from extreme) conditions.�? I liked the weight and the size of it.�? I also liked the fact that you could use it with just one hand.�? I am a little suspect of the durability of the plastic case, which if it failed could be a catastrophic equipment failure, causing the Sparkie to not work.", "Tinder on a Rope will provide a nice little addition to your Bug Out Bag.�? You will no longer have to search for fire tinder because it will be nice and dry in your pack.�? Just cut off a few shavings and you are ready to start a fire.", "The Wetfire tinder cubes can be a nice addition to your kit providing you with about 8 minutes of burn time (each).�?", "If you confuse this with your toothpaste then you are in for a surprise.�? Fire Paste works great but the container it comes in is a little suspect.�? If it breaks in your pack you could have a mess on your hands.", "These are a DIY project that has been around for some time and they are fantastic for getting a fire going. Using a cardboard egg carton, fill each egg slot with wood stove pellets. Then place in a jute twin wick and cover the pellets with melted wax.", "Allow the wax to cool and harden and you will have a fire aid that will burn hot for fifteen to twenty minutes.�?", "I am interested to hear if our readers have any other good ways to “make fire” that are easily stored for survival situations? Please share below:", "Some honorable mentions from our commentators include: Fire pistons, which is a compact way to light a fire with air.", "Bryan grew up in the Midwest and spent every waking moment outdoors. Learning how to hunt, fish, read the land, and be self-reliant was part of everyday life. Eventually, he combined his passions for the outdoors, emergency preparedness, and writing. His goal was to spread positive information about this field. In 2019, Bryan authored the book Swiss Army Knife Camping and Outdoor Survival Guide. His second book, Paracord Projects For Camping and Outdoor Survival, is scheduled to be released on March 2, 2021. Read more of Bryan's articles.", "Since 2010, the mission of SurvivalCache.com is to provide the most in-depth discussions about survival prepping. Prepping is about being ready for anything that comes your way; whether that’s a natural disaster or manmade. SurvivalCache is here to educate. Check out the team below and read more about us here.", "This copyrighted material may not be republished without express permission. The information presented here is for general educational purposes only.", "SurvivalCache.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking reviews to Amazon. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Additionally, SurvivalCache.com participates in various other affiliate programs, and we may get a commission through purchases made through our links." ] }, "parsed_md": "Best Fire Starters for Survival in 2021: Reviews, and Ways to Make Fire -\nSurvival Cache\n\nSkip to content\n\n# Best Fire Starters for Survival in 2021: Reviews, and Ways to Make Fire\n\nby Bryan Lynch\n\nI would put the ability to make fire right behind water, shelter, and food in\nthe list of most important things in a survival situation, and before food and\nshelter in some cases. Since being able to start a fire is so important, are\nyou really going to rely on only one or two ways to do it? I think you should\nhave at least 5 fire starters in your Bug Out Bag or in any survival preps for\nthat matter.\n\nNotice that I am not talking about different types of tinder, like cedar\nshavings, fire log, paper etc. I am talking about 5 ways to actually make\nfire, to get that first spark. Without that, the rest really doesn’t matter.\n\nI also review the best fire starters for survival that I hand-tested at 9,000\nft in the Rocky Mountains under normal conditions (sunny – light wind). Fire\nstarters are a must in addition to the other ways.\n\nQuick Navigation\n\n## Ways to Make Fire (Alternatives to Fire Starters)\n\n### 1\\. Matches\n\nNo surprises here. Check out Stormproof matches, I have tested these things\nand they are pretty tough to beat.�? If you go with regular matches there are\ntwo important things to remember about your matches.\n\n1\\. They need to be waterproof. SurvivalTopics.com has a good article on how\nto waterproof your matches.\n\n2\\. You need to store matches in multiple places. Even if you have a pile of\nwaterproof matches, if they are all in the same bag or box and you lose them,\nthat’s it. So use a couple of empty film canisters or an element proof Loksak\nbag�?and store matches in several places. (But not in the handle of your\nknife, which I explain here: Survival Knife)\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Easy to use\n * Provides an instant flame\n * Affordable\n * Lightweight and compact\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Finite, one match equals one fire\n * Does not have a long burn time\n * Regular matches are not weatherproof\n\n### 2\\. Lighters\n\nNotice lighters is plural. You need several lighters. It might be a good idea\nto get one waterproof and windproof lighter and a couple of cheap gas station\nlighters.\n\nIf you are going to buy a nice lighter like that one, you should carry some\nButane refill fluid and it will last you 5 times as long as any of the throw\naway lighters.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Extremely easy to use\n * Provides an instant flame\n * Affordable\n * Lightweight and compact\n * Can be used hundreds or thousands of times\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Some are not weatherproof\n * Most lighters need to be kept away from extreme temperatures\n\n### 3\\. FireSteel and Scraper\n\nA firesteel and scraper, or what used to be a flint, is a tubed piece of\nmetal, usually steel or magnesium, that creates sparks when you run the metal\nscraper down the tube.\n\nA firesteel and scraper is important to have for a couple of reasons. First,\nit works even if it’s wet. So if all of your other fire starters got\ncompletely soaked or ruined for some reason the firesteel will still work.\n\nCool ones that we have tested include:\n\n1\\. BlastMatch Fire Starter 2. StrikeForce Fire Starter 3. Sparkie Fire\nStarter (Can use with only one hand) 4. Aurora Fire Starter (Personal\nFavorite) 5. Evalast Fire Clip (coolest one we tried)\n\nAlso, it will most likely outlast all of your matches and lighters put\ntogether. Many Firesteels advertise 3000 strikes, and some as many as 7000.\n\nWe cover more in-depth discussions of these fire starters in the next main\nsection below.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Lightweight and compact\n * Affordable\n * Weatherproof\n * A pile of flakes can be made to intensify the initial burn\n * Most are rated for thousands of strikes\n * A broken rod is still capable of producing sparks\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Requires practice to be used effectively\n * Does not produce an instant flame\n * May be difficult to use in cold weather\n * May be difficult to hold dpending on its size\n\n### 4\\. 9V Battery and Steel Wool\n\nThis is one of my favorite ways that I think should be in every survival gear\nset up. If you take a 9V battery and simply touch both poles to a piece of\nsteel wool it will catch fire.\n\nI don’t consider this in the fire tinder category because it is the steel wool\nitself combined with the battery that actually makes the fire.\n\nTwo things to remember: The finer the steel wool the better. Also, it only\ntakes a tiny bit of steel will for this to work. Just enough to cover both\npoles of the battery.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Lightweight and compact\n * Produces hot embers quickly\n * easy to use\n * Affordable\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Not weatherproof\n * If the battery dies, becomes damaged, or ruptures it will not work\n * If one of the items becomes lost it wont work\n\n### 5\\. Rub 2 sticks together\n\nThe most cliche survival tactic ever, rubbing two sticks together.\n\nI am not going to go into all the different ways you can make fire with\nnothing but wood, that is a whole different article. Just know that you should\nhave at least one other way to make a fire without any tools at all.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * The materials can be sourced from the environment\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Requires knowledge and a TON of practice to be used effectively\n * Does not produce an instant flame or spark\n * Is not weatherproof\n * Requires phsyical exertion\n\n### 6\\. Ferrocerium Rod and Magnesium Rod\n\nThe combination of these two items is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts.\nThey are incredibly durable and hold up to more uses than you will probably\nneed. All that is needed is the rod and a scraper that will produce hot\nburning sparks no matter the conditions. These rods are also completely\nwaterproof and will continue to work even when they are broken.�?\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Lightweight and compact\n * Affordable\n * Weatherproof\n * A pile of flakes can be made to intensify the initial burn\n * Most are rated for thousands of strikes\n * A broken rod is still capable of producing sparks\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Requires practice to be used effectively\n * May be difficult to use in cold weather\n * May be difficult to hold dpending on its size\n\n### 7\\. Magnifying glass\n\nAs a fire starting tool, a magnifying glass is great because as long as it\nstays intact, it can be used indefinitely. That means you do not have to worry\nabout fuel funning out or a spark rod being worn down. However, it can only be\nused during the day and is dependent on sunny conditions.�?\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Can be used indefinitely\n * Lightweight and compact\n * Affordable\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Does not produce an instant spark or flame\n * Can only be used during the day with bright sunlight\n * Requires a lot of patience\n\n## Best Fire Starters: Top Picks After Hands-On Testing\n\nAll commercially available fire starters for survival will start fires\nprovided that you have enough time and the conditions are right.�? So with\nthat premise in mind, we wanted to take a look at which one performed the best\nand would be the easiest to use in a pinch with different fuels.\n\nCheck out the hands-on review video:\n\nHere are our top picks at a glance:\n\nPreview\| Product\| Rating \n---\|---\|--- \nAurora Fire Starter 440C Red AFS440CR-RP\| No ratings yet\| See Price on Amazon \nUST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight...\| No\nratings yet\| See Price on Amazon \nUltimate Survival Technologies UST StrikeForce Fire Starter, Black\| No ratings\nyet\| See Price on Amazon \nUCO Stormproof Match Kit with Waterproof Case, 25 Stormproof Matches and 3...\|\nNo ratings yet\| See Price on Amazon \nUST Sparkie Firestarter with Built-In Carbide Striker and Spring Loaded...\| No\nratings yet\| See Price on Amazon \n \nLast update on 2021-10-05 at 14:52 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon\nProduct Advertising API\n\n### 1\\. Evalast Fire Clip Review\n\nIf you want an EDC fire starter that will work in all survival situations,\nthen the Evalast Fire Clip is highly recommended. This is also a keychain\nholder so you can it with you everywhere. To start a fire, just unscrew the\nmatch end, strike the cotton down the flint, and that’s it; you got a fire.\n\n#### Pros:\n\n * Small footprint for daily carry\n * Unlimited fires\n * Bottle opener, key holder included\n * Rustproof\n\n#### Cons:\n\n * Built as a keychain holder primarily\n\nClick here to check out more details on the Evalast Fire Clip\n\n### 2\\. Aurora Fire Starter�?Review\n\nAurora Fire Starter Review\n\nOut of all of the fire starters we tested, the Aurora Fire Starter is probably\nthe one you want if you are walking into TEOTWAWKI.�? Small, light,�?not sexy,\nbut the Aurora Fire Starter works.�? It is a really simple design with no\nplastic or moving parts.�? The size is great for carrying in your pocket or on\nyour key ring but that same small size makes it a little hard to handle when\nstarting a fire.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Very small and compact\n * Lightweight\n * No moving parts\n * No plastic\n * Loop for dummy cord or key ring\n * Waterproof O-ring\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Almost too small\n * Slightly more expensive\n\nAurora Fire Starter 440C Red AFS440CR-RP\n\n * FireStart\n * SoloScientific\n\nSee Price on Amazon\n\nLast update on 2021-10-05 at 14:52 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon\nProduct Advertising API\n\n### 3\\. BlastMatch by UST Review\n\nThe BlastMatch seemed to be my favorite of the UST models.�? It was sort of an\nindustrial version of the Sparkie fire starter.�? I liked the size in my hand\nand I had more leverage with the BlastMatch than I did with the Sparkie.�?\nAgain, I liked the fact that you could use the BlastMatch with one hand and it\ncomes with a spring loaded cover to protect your flint & steel.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Lightweight\n * Nice size – fits well in your hand\n * Able to use one handed\n * Easy to pack\n * Created a nice spark\n * Nothing to lose – flint & steel combined together\n\n#### Cons\n\n * A little more expensive than the Sparkie\n * Plastic components, might want to have a back up\n\nSale\n\nUST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight...\n\n * DIMENSIONS: 4.1” L x 1.4” W x 1” D and weighs 2.3 oz\n * EASE OF USE: One handed, flint-based firestarter generates intensely hot sparks that can be...\n\nSee Price on Amazon\n\nLast update on 2021-10-05 at 14:52 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon\nProduct Advertising API\n\n### 4\\. StrikeForce by UST Review\n\nThe StrikeForce by UST worked well.�? I liked the concept of the container\nthat it comes in with the dummy cord.�? The size of the container is a tad bit\nbalky but not bad.�? At 3.7 ounces the weight is not a major consideration.�?\nThe two pieces (flint & steel) are dummy corded together, making them hard to\nlose but not impossible.�? I liked the extra compartment to store tinder or a\npiece of WetFire.�? Overall, the StrikeForce is a quality product.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Works in almost any conditions\n * Hard to lose working pieces\n * Compartment for storing tinder\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Requires two pieces\n * Requires two hands\n\nUltimate Survival Technologies UST StrikeForce Fire Starter, Black\n\n * High quality, field tested surival gear\n * A variety of products to cover all your outdoor and survival needs\n\nSee Price on Amazon\n\nLast update on 2021-10-05 at 14:52 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon\nProduct Advertising API\n\n### 5\\. Stormproof Matches Review\n\nI love Stormproof Matches.�? They burn in almost any condition and they burn\nhot.�? If you have your fire tinder all set up, strike one of these and your\nblazing fire awaits.�? The downside to these of course is that 1 match = 1\nfire.�? I like the idea of Stormproof matches being a back up to flint &\nsteel.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * The name says it all\n\n#### Cons\n\n * One time use.�? If you have 25 of these, you have 25 fires.\n * These are a great back up to other fire starters on this list\n\nUCO Stormproof Match Kit with Waterproof Case, 25 Stormproof Matches and 3...\n\n * Includes 25 windproof and waterproof matches, 3 strikers and match case that can hold up to 40...\n * Matches are easy to light, will burn up to 15 seconds each and will relight after being submerged in...\n\nSee Price on Amazon\n\nLast update on 2021-10-05 at 22:32 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon\nProduct Advertising API\n\n### 6\\. Sparkie by UST Review\n\nThe Sparkie is light weight and made mostly of plastic, which is not always a\ngood thing.�? If I was going to rely on a Sparkie to save my life, I would\nwant two of them (2 is 1, 1 is none philosophy).�? The Sparkie worked well\nunder normal (far from extreme) conditions.�? I liked the weight and the size\nof it.�? I also liked the fact that you could use it with just one hand.�? I\nam a little suspect of the durability of the plastic case, which if it failed\ncould be a catastrophic equipment failure, causing the Sparkie to not work.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Lightweight\n * Created a nice spark\n * Nothing to lose – flint & steel combined\n * Very Small – easy to pack\n * Can use with just one hand\n * Low cost – buy two\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Mostly made of plastic\n * Feels sort of cheap\n * Feels a little too small in my hand (Might be a better fit for a person with small hands)\n\nUST Sparkie Firestarter with Built-In Carbide Striker and Spring Loaded...\n\n * DIMENSIONS: 2.3\" L x 1.25\" W x 0.6\" D and weighs 08. oz\n * RELIABLE: Generates sparks three times hotter than a normal match; spring-loaded flint based bar...\n\nSee Price on Amazon\n\nLast update on 2021-10-05 at 14:52 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon\nProduct Advertising API\n\n## Best Tinder and Fuel For Survival: Top Picks\n\n### 1\\. Tinder on a Rope Review\n\nTinder on a Rope will provide a nice little addition to your Bug Out Bag.�?\nYou will no longer have to search for fire tinder because it will be nice and\ndry in your pack.�? Just cut off a few shavings and you are ready to start a\nfire.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * No searching required\n * Lights when wet\n\n#### Cons\n\n * You will need a knife\n\n### 2\\. Wetfire Tinder Cubes Review\n\nThe Wetfire tinder cubes can be a nice addition to your kit providing you with\nabout 8 minutes of burn time (each).�?\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Small and Compact\n * Individually wrapped (Bring extras)\n * You can cut them up to use a smaller portion (or shavings)\n\n#### Cons\n\n * Wish they came in a bigger size\n * Difficult to light in our experience\n\n### 3\\. Fire Paste Review\n\nIf you confuse this with your toothpaste then you are in for a surprise.�?\nFire Paste works great but the container it comes in is a little suspect.�? If\nit breaks in your pack you could have a mess on your hands.\n\n#### Pros\n\n * Lights very easily\n\n#### Cons\n\n * If the tube breaks, your SOL.\n\n## Best Firestarter For Camping: Methods Covered\n\nIf you are camping, then starting a fire is critical. Here are the best\nfirestarters for camping purposes:\n\n * Lighter\n * Matches\n * Ferrocerium Rod and Magnesium Rod\n * Magnifying glass\n * Tinder\n * Dryer Lint\n * Cotton ball\n\n### DIY Method: Egg Carton Starters\n\nThese are a DIY project that has been around for some time and they are\nfantastic for getting a fire going. Using a cardboard egg carton, fill each\negg slot with wood stove pellets. Then place in a jute twin wick and cover the\npellets with melted wax.\n\nAllow the wax to cool and harden and you will have a fire aid that will burn\nhot for fifteen to twenty minutes.�?\n\n## Know Any Other Ways to Make Fire?\n\nI am interested to hear if our readers have any other good ways to “make fire”\nthat are easily stored for survival situations? Please share below:\n\nSome honorable mentions from our commentators include: Fire pistons, which is\na compact way to light a fire with air.\n\nPhotos by: Alan Ainsworth\n\n#### Other interesting articles:\n\n 1. 15 Ways To Start A Fire\n 2. Top 5 Best Survival Knife Kit Reviews: Do You Need One?\n 3. Lighters vs Matches? Which is Better in a Survival Situation?\n 4. Best Survival Stove Reviews: 4 Hands-on Reviews\n\n##### Written by Bryan Lynch\n\nBryan grew up in the Midwest and spent every waking moment outdoors. Learning\nhow to hunt, fish, read the land, and be self-reliant was part of everyday\nlife. 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While there are basic items that can be suggested to help cover the main necessities during an emergency, there is no turn key solution. Why do we say this? Ask yourself a few questions.... How can anyone have a full understanding of what you would need in an emergency? For example, What environment would the kit be used in? Is the kit configured for urban or rural? Are the same items used in an arctic environment as useful in the desert? If the kit is a pre-packaged deal, what is the quality of the items? It is no different than a first aid kit, you can buy a thousand dollar medical kit but without the knowledge of what to do with the items, its pretty useless. What level of experience does the person writing this article have using the gear in the environments. For this scope of this article we will discuss a items that are helpful in a personal emergency preparedness or survival kit. Choose your poison.", "With that being said, if we mix knowledge with some basic tools we can drastically improve our chances of getting through an unexpected emergency.", "Every year lives are lost in natural hazards. When we hear the media cover the story we usually wonder, how would I have handled the situation. This brings us to the subject of preparedness. Having a survival kit can make all the difference. In 2012 alone search-and-rescue missions in the National Park System cost the agency nearly $5.2 million, and in many cases the individuals spurring the rescues were ill-prepared or out of shape backpackers. Source What if search and rescue is not on the way? What if we extend the numbers outside of the national parks system. Whether you are on a boat, snowmobile, or on a hunting trip an injury or wrong turn can turn the trip into an unforeseen misadventure.", "Although a pre-packaged survival kit might be sufficient for some situations, choosing and practising with your own kit components can make a substantial difference. As with any other learned skill, repetition is the key. Fire making skills will most likely be needed when its wet and cold not during a sunny 80 degree day. The more familiar you are with the terrain you will travel, the simpler your selection becomes.", "Do not wait to find yourself in a stressful emergency situation to learn if your gear or skills are sufficient.", "What we can do however is share items that can be used during most scenarios despite the environment. Once the basics are covered, it is up to each person to take the time learning the skills and how to improvise. Mental preparedness is more important than the gear.", "When building a kit, we try to think of the basic necessities a human needs to subsist. Often we hear about the survival law of three. This was used as a basic guideline but your most immediate need will differ for each emergency situation.", "It has been said many times before, three days without water. However, I invite anyone to spend one active day in a hot environment without fluids. Tell me if there is any other thought in your mind other than having a drink of clean water. The human body cannot live without water for long. So proper hydration is usually on the top of our list. Dehydration symptoms can occur within a day and death can occur within days. Your judgement can be severely clouded after two days without this vital fluid. The first step is to locate a water source but once the source has been established, we must take the proper steps to purify it. Drinking improperly purified water will increase chances of water loss through water-borne disease. Our kit should include items that will help us with water storage as well as purification. Making the water safe to drink can be done through boiling, filtration, chemical purification and distillation. Special consideration should be taken if the water is contaminated by pollutants such as chemicals, oils or sewage. This was the case in hurricane Katrina. If unable to purify using these methods, there are makeshift filters that can be built. Makeshift filters are beyond the scope of this article. We will cover methods that can be added to any emergency preparedness kit.", "There are a lot of options for carrying water. Perhaps your backpack has a built in bladder or you prefer to carry a nalgene bottle. With some minor modifications we can ensure the water we drink is safer. There are in-line filters you can add to the water bladder hoses such as Sawyer's 3 way water filter. Replacing the plastic nalgene water bottle with a stainless steel bottle allows us to use the bottle for boiling and cooking.", "Water Filtration straws and bottles are a good lightweight options for cleaning most of the nasty stuff out of the water. The lifestraw water filter is rated at 0.2 microns and the Sawyer personal water bottle filtration system filters down to 0.1 micron. Water filter systems such as the MSR Miniworks EX microfilter and the Katadyn Combi Microfilter are really nice options as well. It is extremely important to learn about the different things that can cause harm. Bacteria, viruses, chemicals and heavy metals. With the biggest concern for a short term water filtration system being bacteria and viruses. Learn the size of each contaminant and ensure that your filter choice covers it.", "Water can be purified by boiling, distillation or with the use of chemicals. Boiling is self explanatory. Depending on altitude the general rule is to bring water to a boil and keep it rolling for one minute to purify it. Boiling time should be increased at higher elevations. Distillation is defined as a process of separating the component substances from a liquid mixture by selective vaporization and condensation. By boiling the water and capturing the water from the evaporation, we are able to remove the harmful pathogens and turn salt water drinkable.", "Chemical disinfection is helpful when boiling or filtration may not be an option. The advantages of chemical purification in a emergency preparedness survival kit are the weight and cost. Chemical options for purification are:", "Plastic sheet (transparent)(solar still and water catcher) Condom (water carrier) Ziploc bag Dry Bag Poncho Perspiration bags (clear garden bags)", "Water can be gathered without much effort using several clear bags. We place the bag over a tree branch facing the sun and seal it. As the day passes water condenses in the bag and drips to the bottom. We have been able to produce over a cup of water with two bags in a ten hour time period. Care must be taken not to put the bags on a poisonous tree.", "The importance of shelter will vary depending on the location and season. Whether in the desert or a boreal forest, shelter building skills are essential. Shelter can keep you out of the elements. Getting out of the sun during the day and keeping you warm at night. A poncho, tarpauline or plastic sheet can be used to build a temporary emergency shelter. While carrying shelter building items is a good idea, learning shelter building skills is something you always have with you. It is important to learn how to make shelters out of natural materials such as the debris hut or a lean to. Adding a reflective wall will increase the warmth of the shelter.", "A poncho or tarp can be used to put together a shelter. We can create different shelters such as the a-frame (double lean-to), lean-to, and other modified shelters. Carrying a poncho or tarp reduces shelter build time when minutes can make the difference. Using a tarp with a reflective wall will improve heat reflection if using a fire. Mors Kochanski's super shelter can be built using a combination of tarps and mylar blankets. The radiation from the fire comes through the clear plastic sheet and reflects back down onto the shelter occupant.", "Usually smaller than the poncho or tarp, mylar emergency blankets are popular amongst outdoor enthusiast. The average survival blanket is not not sized to cover the entire body at a crouched position or standing. Keep this in mind and test your blanket.", "Fire, a flame full of warmth and mental health. Not only will fire help keep us warm, but it can also provide light and comfort. Much of survival is mental. Something about a fire makes us feel like we have better control of the situation. It gives us a way to purify water, cook, and signal for help. As with many items in our kit, we believe in carrying multiple ways of starting fire. Fire starting items are lightweight and inexpensive. Ongoing internet arguments as to which item to carry are pointless. Carry a lighter, a ferro rod and waterproof matches. Add several forms of tinder, primitive fire starting skills and we can feel pretty confident that we have what we need to start a fire.", "Ferrocerium rod fire starters such as Swedish Firesteel, Blastmatch, or just a small ferro rod. You can add ferrocerium rods to your shoelaces. FerroLace Article Here They are very easily added to your equipment ensuring it will be there when you need it most. Firesteel is waterproof, you can dip ferrocerium in water and still get sparks. If the tinder is damp, we can slowly scrape part of the rod allowing for longer burn once ignited with a spark.", "It is said the human body can endure living without food for weeks. However, we should assess the situation and eat readily available sustenance from the moment we realize we are in a survival situation. Proper nutrition will prevent disease and keep us mentally strong. Mental health plays a considerable part of our will to live.", "Signaling mirror can be seen for miles under the right conditions. Newer models are lightweight and rugged. The Ultimate Survival Technologies StarFlash Emergency Signal Mirror is just one example of a high quality signaling mirror. Make sure you practice using the mirror before you need it.", "Items to help with an injury are always a good idea. Getting the proper training from a well established group such as NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) should be on everyone's list.", "With that knowledge we can build a kit and be familiar proper use of the items. There are several companies that make a great foundation for a First Aid Kit. It is important to properly clean and cover cuts. An infection could become crippling and keep us from walking out of the bush. We recommand the WMI Wound Pack from the NOLS website.", "Build up on the foundation adding items will ensure most emergencies are covered. Remember items in first aid kit can be used for other emergencies. Alcohol wipes, magnifying glass and bandages can all be used for fire starting. Duct tape can be used to repair your boots or cover a blister temporarily. Its usually the items we do not think about that become important. Make sure you have tweezers, preferably with a magnifying glass, a surgical blade can also be helpful in some cases. Do no underestimate injuries like blisters, splinters, thorns. They can quickly become infected and painful.", "Another option is to carry a saw blade with bolts inside of a tin. We can then build a bow saw." ] }, "parsed_md": "Survival Kit Basics \| Practical Survivor\n\nPracticalSurvivor.com by Robert Munilla is licensed under a Creative Commons\nAttribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. Based\non a work at www.practicalsurvivor.com\n\n## Navigation\n\n * landnavigation\n * Titan SurvivorCord\n * TOPICS\n\n * FIRE (15)\n * FOOD (4)\n * SHELTER (8)\n * SURVIVAL KITS (1)\n\n * Survival Kit Basics\n * SURVIVAL SKILLS (3)\n * URBAN SURVIVAL (4)\n * WATER (3)\n * DESERT (1)\n * PLANTS (1)\n * GEAR (10)\n * Friends of Practical Survivor\n * Travel with Practical Survivor\n\nHome » TOPICS » SURVIVAL KITS (1)\n\nClick title or picture for full article.\n\nSURVIVAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS KITS\n\nWe put this article together with much hesitation. There are hundreds of\narticles from sites about emergency preparedness, survival and bug out bag\nkits. So lets begin by saying that NOBODY can tell you what you should have in\nyour kit. While there are basic items that can be suggested to help cover the\nmain necessities during an emergency, there is no turn key solution. Why do we\nsay this? Ask yourself a few questions.... How can anyone have a full\nunderstanding of what you would need in an emergency? For example, What\nenvironment would the kit be used in? Is the kit configured for urban or\nrural? Are the same items used in an arctic environment as useful in the\ndesert? If the kit is a pre-packaged deal, what is the quality of the items?\nIt is no different than a first aid kit, you can buy a thousand dollar medical\nkit but without the knowledge of what to do with the items, its pretty\nuseless. What level of experience does the person writing this article have\nusing the gear in the environments. For this scope of this article we will\ndiscuss a items that are helpful in a personal emergency preparedness or\nsurvival kit. Choose your poison.\n\nWith that being said, if we mix knowledge with some basic tools we can\ndrastically improve our chances of getting through an unexpected emergency.\n\nEvery year lives are lost in natural hazards. When we hear the media cover the\nstory we usually wonder, how would I have handled the situation. This brings\nus to the subject of preparedness. Having a survival kit can make all the\ndifference. In 2012 alone search-and-rescue missions in the National Park\nSystem cost the agency nearly $5.2 million, and in many cases the individuals\nspurring the rescues were ill-prepared or out of shape backpackers. Source\nWhat if search and rescue is not on the way? What if we extend the numbers\noutside of the national parks system. Whether you are on a boat, snowmobile,\nor on a hunting trip an injury or wrong turn can turn the trip into an\nunforeseen misadventure.\n\nAlthough a pre-packaged survival kit might be sufficient for some situations,\nchoosing and practising with your own kit components can make a substantial\ndifference. As with any other learned skill, repetition is the key. Fire\nmaking skills will most likely be needed when its wet and cold not during a\nsunny 80 degree day. The more familiar you are with the terrain you will\ntravel, the simpler your selection becomes.\n\nDo not wait to find yourself in a stressful emergency situation to learn if\nyour gear or skills are sufficient.\n\nWhat we can do however is share items that can be used during most scenarios\ndespite the environment. Once the basics are covered, it is up to each person\nto take the time learning the skills and how to improvise. Mental preparedness\nis more important than the gear.\n\nWhen building a kit, we try to think of the basic necessities a human needs to\nsubsist. Often we hear about the survival law of three. This was used as a\nbasic guideline but your most immediate need will differ for each emergency\nsituation.\n\n### Our preferred method is to divide your kit using the following:\n\n* Water- water purification and procurement\n* Fire- fire starters and fire starting skills\n* Shelter- tarps, cordage\n* Health- first aid kits, medicine and hygiene\n* Food- food gathering, spices\n\n## Item break down per necessity:\n\nWATER\n\nIt has been said many times before, three days without water. However, I\ninvite anyone to spend one active day in a hot environment without fluids.\nTell me if there is any other thought in your mind other than having a drink\nof clean water. The human body cannot live without water for long. So proper\nhydration is usually on the top of our list. Dehydration symptoms can occur\nwithin a day and death can occur within days. Your judgement can be severely\nclouded after two days without this vital fluid. The first step is to locate a\nwater source but once the source has been established, we must take the proper\nsteps to purify it. Drinking improperly purified water will increase chances\nof water loss through water-borne disease. Our kit should include items that\nwill help us with water storage as well as purification. Making the water safe\nto drink can be done through boiling, filtration, chemical purification and\ndistillation. Special consideration should be taken if the water is\ncontaminated by pollutants such as chemicals, oils or sewage. This was the\ncase in hurricane Katrina. If unable to purify using these methods, there are\nmakeshift filters that can be built. Makeshift filters are beyond the scope of\nthis article. We will cover methods that can be added to any emergency\npreparedness kit.\n\n### Water Storage\n\nThere are a lot of options for carrying water. Perhaps your backpack has a\nbuilt in bladder or you prefer to carry a nalgene bottle. With some minor\nmodifications we can ensure the water we drink is safer. There are in-line\nfilters you can add to the water bladder hoses such as Sawyer's 3 way water\nfilter. Replacing the plastic nalgene water bottle with a stainless steel\nbottle allows us to use the bottle for boiling and cooking.\n\n### Water Filtration\n\nWater Filtration straws and bottles are a good lightweight options for\ncleaning most of the nasty stuff out of the water. The lifestraw water filter\nis rated at 0.2 microns and the Sawyer personal water bottle filtration system\nfilters down to 0.1 micron. Water filter systems such as the MSR Miniworks EX\nmicrofilter and the Katadyn Combi Microfilter are really nice options as well.\nIt is extremely important to learn about the different things that can cause\nharm. Bacteria, viruses, chemicals and heavy metals. With the biggest concern\nfor a short term water filtration system being bacteria and viruses. Learn the\nsize of each contaminant and ensure that your filter choice covers it.\n\n### Water Purification\n\nWater can be purified by boiling, distillation or with the use of chemicals.\nBoiling is self explanatory. Depending on altitude the general rule is to\nbring water to a boil and keep it rolling for one minute to purify it. Boiling\ntime should be increased at higher elevations. Distillation is defined as a\nprocess of separating the component substances from a liquid mixture by\nselective vaporization and condensation. By boiling the water and capturing\nthe water from the evaporation, we are able to remove the harmful pathogens\nand turn salt water drinkable.\n\nChemical disinfection is helpful when boiling or filtration may not be an\noption. The advantages of chemical purification in a emergency preparedness\nsurvival kit are the weight and cost. Chemical options for purification are:\n\n* Sodium Chlorite - Chlorine Dioxide\n* Iodine tablets or crystals\n* Potassium Permanganate\n\nChlorine dioxide Iodine tablets or Crystals\n\n### Potassium Permanganate\n\nCan be used for water purification and can also be mixed with other chemicals\n(glycerine) to create ignition.\n\nOther items that can be carried for water procurement and purification are:\n\nPlastic sheet (transparent)(solar still and water catcher) Condom (water\ncarrier) Ziploc bag Dry Bag Poncho Perspiration bags (clear garden bags)\n\n## Transpiration / Perspiration Bags\n\nWater can be gathered without much effort using several clear bags. We place\nthe bag over a tree branch facing the sun and seal it. As the day passes water\ncondenses in the bag and drips to the bottom. We have been able to produce\nover a cup of water with two bags in a ten hour time period. Care must be\ntaken not to put the bags on a poisonous tree.\n\nPlease see related articles:\n\n* Water Purification\n* Solar Still\n* Perspiration / Vegetation Bags\n\nSHELTER\n\nThe importance of shelter will vary depending on the location and season.\nWhether in the desert or a boreal forest, shelter building skills are\nessential. Shelter can keep you out of the elements. Getting out of the sun\nduring the day and keeping you warm at night. A poncho, tarpauline or plastic\nsheet can be used to build a temporary emergency shelter. While carrying\nshelter building items is a good idea, learning shelter building skills is\nsomething you always have with you. It is important to learn how to make\nshelters out of natural materials such as the debris hut or a lean to. Adding\na reflective wall will increase the warmth of the shelter.\n\n### Shelter Building Items\n\n* Poncho: always have been an advocate of carrying a poncho\n* Tarps or tarpaulines can be set up in different configurations\n* Mylar reflective blankets will radiate heat back towards you if the shelter is properly built\n* Plastic sheets\n* Trash Bags\n* Wool Blanket\n* Cordage - parachute cord\n\n## Poncho\n\nA poncho or tarp can be used to put together a shelter. We can create\ndifferent shelters such as the a-frame (double lean-to), lean-to, and other\nmodified shelters. Carrying a poncho or tarp reduces shelter build time when\nminutes can make the difference. Using a tarp with a reflective wall will\nimprove heat reflection if using a fire. Mors Kochanski's super shelter can be\nbuilt using a combination of tarps and mylar blankets. The radiation from the\nfire comes through the clear plastic sheet and reflects back down onto the\nshelter occupant.\n\n## Tarps (Tarpauline)\n\nAqua-Quest Tarps\n\nKelty Noah's Tarp\n\nENO Eagles Nest Outfitters Pro Fly\n\n### Emergency Mylar Blanket Shelters\n\nUsually smaller than the poncho or tarp, mylar emergency blankets are popular\namongst outdoor enthusiast. The average survival blanket is not not sized to\ncover the entire body at a crouched position or standing. Keep this in mind\nand test your blanket.\n\nLean-to shelter using the survival blanket.\n\nPlease see related articles:\n\n* Poncho and Tarp Shelters\n* Lean-to shelter\n* Double Lean-to (A-frame)\n* Jungle A-frame Shelter\n* Poncho Lean to Shelter\n\nFIRE\n\nFire, a flame full of warmth and mental health. Not only will fire help keep\nus warm, but it can also provide light and comfort. Much of survival is\nmental. Something about a fire makes us feel like we have better control of\nthe situation. It gives us a way to purify water, cook, and signal for help.\nAs with many items in our kit, we believe in carrying multiple ways of\nstarting fire. Fire starting items are lightweight and inexpensive. Ongoing\ninternet arguments as to which item to carry are pointless. Carry a lighter, a\nferro rod and waterproof matches. Add several forms of tinder, primitive fire\nstarting skills and we can feel pretty confident that we have what we need to\nstart a fire.\n\n### Fire can be used for:\n\n* Cooking\n* Water purification\n* Warmth\n* Ward off insects\n* Light\n* Drying clothes or gear\n* Signaling using smoke\n\n### Possible items for a survival kit:\n\n* Ferrocerium rod fire starter (Firesteel)\n* Magnesium Block\n* Spark-Lite\n* Potassium Permanganate / Glycerine / Glucose/ Anti-freeze\n* Matches\n* Lighter\n* Magnifying glass\n* Tinder – cotton balls, compressed fuel tablets (Esbit, Trioxane), steel wool\n\n### Ferrocerium rod fire starter Firesteel\n\nFerrocerium rod fire starters such as Swedish Firesteel, Blastmatch, or just a\nsmall ferro rod. You can add ferrocerium rods to your shoelaces. FerroLace\nArticle Here They are very easily added to your equipment ensuring it will be\nthere when you need it most. Firesteel is waterproof, you can dip ferrocerium\nin water and still get sparks. If the tinder is damp, we can slowly scrape\npart of the rod allowing for longer burn once ignited with a spark.\n\n## Magnesium Block\n\n## Spark-Lite\n\n## Magnifying glass\n\nPlease see related articles:\n\n* Magnesium Block Fire Starting\n* Swedish Fire Steel\n\nFOOD\n\nIt is said the human body can endure living without food for weeks. However,\nwe should assess the situation and eat readily available sustenance from the\nmoment we realize we are in a survival situation. Proper nutrition will\nprevent disease and keep us mentally strong. Mental health plays a\nconsiderable part of our will to live.\n\n### Methods of obtaining food include:\n\n* Fishing\n* Hunting\n* Plant harvesting\n* Scavenging\n\n## Food items for an emergency preparedness / survival kit:\n\n* Mini fishing kit\n* Snare wire\n* Spices (Salt/Pepper/Garlic)\n* Bouillon cubes\n* Food items - dehydrated, MRE, instant oatmeal (remember to rotate them)\n* Electrolytes - only take electrolytes when adequate water supply is available.\n\n## Fishing kit\n\n## Electrolytes\n\nPlease see related articles:\n\nEdible Plants\n\nClick title or picture for full article.\n\nSurvival Fishing\n\nClick title or picture for full article.\n\nKnives and Axes\n\n### Knives\n\n### Axes\n\nHEALTH and MISCELLANEOUS\n\n### Possible items for a survival kit:\n\n* Signaling mirror\n* Compass - map of the area traveling, be familiar with it.\n* First Aid Kit: add your own items such as surgical blades, tweezer, magnifying glass\n* Bug repellent\n* Flexible Survival Saw * most \"survival\" saws will break. Please see our survival (flexible saw) comparison. Click Here\n* Flashlight / Headlamp (extra batteries)\n* Flares or Glow sticks\n* Paper clips\n* Zip lock bags\n* Radio\n* Surgical tubing\n* Safety Pins\n\n### Signaling Mirror\n\nSignaling mirror can be seen for miles under the right conditions. Newer\nmodels are lightweight and rugged. The Ultimate Survival Technologies\nStarFlash Emergency Signal Mirror is just one example of a high quality\nsignaling mirror. Make sure you practice using the mirror before you need it.\n\n### Compass\n\n## First aid kit\n\nItems to help with an injury are always a good idea. Getting the proper\ntraining from a well established group such as NOLS (National Outdoor\nLeadership School) should be on everyone's list.\n\nWith that knowledge we can build a kit and be familiar proper use of the\nitems. There are several companies that make a great foundation for a First\nAid Kit. It is important to properly clean and cover cuts. An infection could\nbecome crippling and keep us from walking out of the bush. We recommand the\nWMI Wound Pack from the NOLS website.\n\nBuild up on the foundation adding items will ensure most emergencies are\ncovered. Remember items in first aid kit can be used for other emergencies.\nAlcohol wipes, magnifying glass and bandages can all be used for fire\nstarting. Duct tape can be used to repair your boots or cover a blister\ntemporarily. Its usually the items we do not think about that become\nimportant. Make sure you have tweezers, preferably with a magnifying glass, a\nsurgical blade can also be helpful in some cases. Do no underestimate injuries\nlike blisters, splinters, thorns. They can quickly become infected and\npainful.\n\n### Wire or Flexible type Saw (Survival)\n\n### Bow saw\n\nAnother option is to carry a saw blade with bolts inside of a tin. We can then\nbuild a bow saw.\n\n### Flashlight\n\npracticalsurvivor.com is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-\nNoncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.cnn.com/2011/09/02/tech/mobile/cell-phone-emergency/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210307210410/https://www.cnn.com/2011/09/02/tech/mobile/cell-phone-emergency/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Does your emergency kit have a cell phone?", "passages": [ "Editor’s Note: Amy Gahran writes about mobile tech for CNN.com. She is a San Francisco Bay Area writer and media consultant whose blog, Contentious.com, explores how people communicate in the online age.", "September is National Preparedness Month – do you know where your cell phone is, and how to use it during an emergency?", "According to The New York Times, U.S. wireless networks proved fairly resilient when Hurricane Irene recently swept the eastern seaboard. Many people who lost power or landlines were still able to communicate via cell phones using voice calls, text or multimedia messaging, e-mail, and social media.", "Of course, in this case wireless network operators had days to prepare for the storm. As CNET reported, they were able to get generators and backup equipment in place to keep their cell towers functioning. This would not be possible for sudden kinds of emergencies, such as tornadoes or earthquakes.", "So in those emergencies, expect that you might not have cell service immediately – and be prepared with information, supplies, and skills to get you through that crucial time.", "Soon after an emergency strikes (within hours or days), carriers usually bring in extra cell phone towers on wheels – and generators or solar cells – to compensate for damaged towers or to supplement coverage in areas where evacuees or emergency responders are located. So after an emergency cell networks are among the first pieces of infrastructure to come back online – often before power, landlines, and drinking-water systems.", "The Federal Emergency Management Administration’s Get Tech Ready page offers some handy tips for getting your phone ready to use during an emergency. Here are some of the basics:", "“Keep your contacts updated across all of your channels, including phone, e-mail and social media. This will make it easy to reach out to the right people quickly to get information and supply updates. Consider creating a group list serve of your top contacts.”", "“Learn how to send updates via text and Internet from your mobile phone to your contacts and social channels in case voice communications are not available. Text messages and the Internet often have the ability to work in the event of a phone service disruption.”", "“Keep extra batteries for your phone in a safe place or purchase a solar- powered or hand crank charger. These chargers are good emergency tools to keep your laptop and other small electronics working in the event of a power outage.”", "Power is a key challenge. While smartphones offer the most mobile- communication options, they’re also notorious energy hogs with batteries that tend to last less than a day with average use. So if, like 35% of Americans, you own a smartphone, it’s a good idea to know how to trim your power consumption so you can extend your battery life in an emergency.", "Lifehacker published a great guide to saving your smartphone’s battery. It might be worth printing that out and storing it in your emergency kit – but also read it over and try out the measures it recommends now, when you’re not in a rush, to figure out what works best for you and your phone.", "Low cell signals can drain your battery quickly because your phone can expend considerable energy searching for towers. So if you see that you have little or no cell signal, it might be a good idea to turn your phone off most of the time and just check in occasionally to see if better signal has returned. If the signal is low, turn off your 3G or 4G data connection if possible most of the time and stick to low-bandwidth uses like text messaging.", "Although FEMA recommends keeping your contacts updated across all your channels, that can be a challenge. While contact syncing works fairly well on some phones, on others it’s confusing and unreliable. (I’ve definitely found that to be a challenge with my Android phone.) So don’t underestimate the low- tech fallback: paper.", "Personally, I maintain a text file that lists all important phone numbers, e-mail addresses, URLs, Twitter IDs, and shortcodes that I’ll want to have in an emergency. I print that out every time I update it, and store the latest copy in my emergency kit.", "Make sure your local office for emergency management is on that list – as well as the local offices for places where your loved ones live or work. Find out which of these offices offer text-messaging alerts, or have numbers where you can send text messages in an emergency.", "Also, learn to do as much as you can with text messaging. For instance, you can update Twitter via text message, and interact with many other online services (such as your bank, or some insurance companies – so make sure all relevant account numbers are in your emergency kit, too). Text messaging is a clunky interactive interface, so practice this skill in advance. Don’t try to learn it during an emergency.", "It may also be a good to have a simple second cell phone as an emergency. You don’t need to pay a monthly bill on it, just get some prepaid minutes or text messages. Very simple phones tend to hold a charge much longer than smartphones or even many feature phones.", "The Motorola Motofone F3 is the phone I keep on hand for emergencies. It holds a standby charge for months, and can operate for weeks on a single charge. I keep my important phone numbers and shortcodes programmed in it.", "The catch is, prepaid minutes expire – so if you go this route, mark your calendar to use your minutes before they expire, and recharge the SIM card with the carrier as needed.", "A hand-crank charger is a must-have part of your emergency kit. A solar charger may also help, but hand-crank chargers can be used day or night and tend to charge phones faster. Many emergency radios include a hand-crank charger and mini or micro USB ports. So keep a couple of extra cables in your emergency kit to charge your phone.", "If you use Dropbox (a cloud-based file storage service) or Evernote (a free service for taking, storing, and sharing notes), it may be a good idea to post your important documents and contact info in a private folder there, install the associated apps on your smartphone, and practice using it on the go.", "Both services also offer the ability to share folders with selected individuals – so in advance you might want to share an “emergency info” folder to some people you trust who live in other parts of the country. They could use these services to send you the text of news stories and Web pages, maps, e-mails, and more to help you get through the emergency – and you can access this in one place, whenever you have time or connectivity (whether on your phone, or maybe a computer in a shelter).", "You can also use your mobile phone to assist emergency responders locally or elsewhere by gathering important information to coordinate relief efforts. This can range from knowing how to tweet usefully, to adding information to crowdsourced crisis maps, to supplying photos or videos of affected areas.", "But the most important points are to keep a cell phone and charger in your emergency kit, know how to keep it charged, program in the numbers and info you’ll need, keep that information up to date, know how to use it to send text messages, and (if prepaid) make sure the minutes aren’t expired.", "Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer. Morningstar: Copyright 2018 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc.2018. All rights reserved. Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P; Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P; Opco, LLC and CNN. Standard & Poor’s and S&P; are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices Copyright S&P; Dow Jones Indices LLC 2018 and/or its affiliates." ] }, "parsed_md": "Does your emergency kit have a cell phone? - CNN\n\nLive TV\n\nFollow CNN Business\n\n# Does your emergency kit have a cell phone?\n\nAmy Gahran and Special to CNN\n\nPublished 4:25 PM EDT, Fri September 2, 2011\n\nPHOTO: Getty Images\n\nMost cell networks remained operational during Hurricane Irene. A working cell\nphone is critical to coping with any disaster.\n\n### Story highlights\n\nIn emergency, expect you might not have cell service immediately, be prepared\n\nKeep contacts updated across platforms, including phone, e-mail and social\nmedia\n\nIf you have little or no cell signal, it might be a good idea to turn your\nphone off\n\nA hand-crank charger is a must-have part of your emergency kit\n\nEditor’s Note: Amy Gahran writes about mobile tech for CNN.com. She is a San\nFrancisco Bay Area writer and media consultant whose blog, Contentious.com,\nexplores how people communicate in the online age.\n\n(CNN) —\n\nSeptember is National Preparedness Month – do you know where your cell phone\nis, and how to use it during an emergency?\n\nAccording to The New York Times, U.S. wireless networks proved fairly\nresilient when Hurricane Irene recently swept the eastern seaboard. Many\npeople who lost power or landlines were still able to communicate via cell\nphones using voice calls, text or multimedia messaging, e-mail, and social\nmedia.\n\nOf course, in this case wireless network operators had days to prepare for the\nstorm. As CNET reported, they were able to get generators and backup equipment\nin place to keep their cell towers functioning. This would not be possible for\nsudden kinds of emergencies, such as tornadoes or earthquakes.\n\nSo in those emergencies, expect that you might not have cell service\nimmediately – and be prepared with information, supplies, and skills to get\nyou through that crucial time.\n\nSoon after an emergency strikes (within hours or days), carriers usually bring\nin extra cell phone towers on wheels – and generators or solar cells – to\ncompensate for damaged towers or to supplement coverage in areas where\nevacuees or emergency responders are located. So after an emergency cell\nnetworks are among the first pieces of infrastructure to come back online –\noften before power, landlines, and drinking-water systems.\n\nThe Federal Emergency Management Administration’s Get Tech Ready page offers\nsome handy tips for getting your phone ready to use during an emergency. Here\nare some of the basics:\n\n“Keep your contacts updated across all of your channels, including phone,\ne-mail and social media. This will make it easy to reach out to the right\npeople quickly to get information and supply updates. Consider creating a\ngroup list serve of your top contacts.”\n\n“Learn how to send updates via text and Internet from your mobile phone to\nyour contacts and social channels in case voice communications are not\navailable. Text messages and the Internet often have the ability to work in\nthe event of a phone service disruption.”\n\n“Keep extra batteries for your phone in a safe place or purchase a solar-\npowered or hand crank charger. These chargers are good emergency tools to keep\nyour laptop and other small electronics working in the event of a power\noutage.”\n\nThis part may be a little more challenging than you’d expect.\n\nPower is a key challenge. While smartphones offer the most mobile-\ncommunication options, they’re also notorious energy hogs with batteries that\ntend to last less than a day with average use. So if, like 35% of Americans,\nyou own a smartphone, it’s a good idea to know how to trim your power\nconsumption so you can extend your battery life in an emergency.\n\nLifehacker published a great guide to saving your smartphone’s battery. It\nmight be worth printing that out and storing it in your emergency kit – but\nalso read it over and try out the measures it recommends now, when you’re not\nin a rush, to figure out what works best for you and your phone.\n\nLow cell signals can drain your battery quickly because your phone can expend\nconsiderable energy searching for towers. So if you see that you have little\nor no cell signal, it might be a good idea to turn your phone off most of the\ntime and just check in occasionally to see if better signal has returned. If\nthe signal is low, turn off your 3G or 4G data connection if possible most of\nthe time and stick to low-bandwidth uses like text messaging.\n\nAlthough FEMA recommends keeping your contacts updated across all your\nchannels, that can be a challenge. While contact syncing works fairly well on\nsome phones, on others it’s confusing and unreliable. (I’ve definitely found\nthat to be a challenge with my Android phone.) So don’t underestimate the low-\ntech fallback: paper.\n\nPersonally, I maintain a text file that lists all important phone numbers,\ne-mail addresses, URLs, Twitter IDs, and shortcodes that I’ll want to have in\nan emergency. I print that out every time I update it, and store the latest\ncopy in my emergency kit.\n\nMake sure your local office for emergency management is on that list – as well\nas the local offices for places where your loved ones live or work. Find out\nwhich of these offices offer text-messaging alerts, or have numbers where you\ncan send text messages in an emergency.\n\nAlso, learn to do as much as you can with text messaging. For instance, you\ncan update Twitter via text message, and interact with many other online\nservices (such as your bank, or some insurance companies – so make sure all\nrelevant account numbers are in your emergency kit, too). Text messaging is a\nclunky interactive interface, so practice this skill in advance. Don’t try to\nlearn it during an emergency.\n\nIt may also be a good to have a simple second cell phone as an emergency. You\ndon’t need to pay a monthly bill on it, just get some prepaid minutes or text\nmessages. Very simple phones tend to hold a charge much longer than\nsmartphones or even many feature phones.\n\nThe Motorola Motofone F3 is the phone I keep on hand for emergencies. It holds\na standby charge for months, and can operate for weeks on a single charge. I\nkeep my important phone numbers and shortcodes programmed in it.\n\nThe catch is, prepaid minutes expire – so if you go this route, mark your\ncalendar to use your minutes before they expire, and recharge the SIM card\nwith the carrier as needed.\n\nA hand-crank charger is a must-have part of your emergency kit. A solar\ncharger may also help, but hand-crank chargers can be used day or night and\ntend to charge phones faster. Many emergency radios include a hand-crank\ncharger and mini or micro USB ports. So keep a couple of extra cables in your\nemergency kit to charge your phone.\n\nIf you use Dropbox (a cloud-based file storage service) or Evernote (a free\nservice for taking, storing, and sharing notes), it may be a good idea to post\nyour important documents and contact info in a private folder there, install\nthe associated apps on your smartphone, and practice using it on the go.\n\nBoth services also offer the ability to share folders with selected\nindividuals – so in advance you might want to share an “emergency info” folder\nto some people you trust who live in other parts of the country. They could\nuse these services to send you the text of news stories and Web pages, maps,\ne-mails, and more to help you get through the emergency – and you can access\nthis in one place, whenever you have time or connectivity (whether on your\nphone, or maybe a computer in a shelter).\n\nYou can also use your mobile phone to assist emergency responders locally or\nelsewhere by gathering important information to coordinate relief efforts.\nThis can range from knowing how to tweet usefully, to adding information to\ncrowdsourced crisis maps, to supplying photos or videos of affected areas.\n\nBut the most important points are to keep a cell phone and charger in your\nemergency kit, know how to keep it charged, program in the numbers and info\nyou’ll need, keep that information up to date, know how to use it to send text\nmessages, and (if prepaid) make sure the minutes aren’t expired.\n\nMore emergency preparedness tips and tools can be found here: Ready.gov.\n\nThe opinions expressed in this post are solely those of Amy Gahran.\n\nFollow CNN Business\n\nMost stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time,\nexcept for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET.\nDisclaimer. Morningstar: Copyright 2018 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.\nFactset: FactSet Research Systems Inc.2018. All rights reserved. Chicago\nMercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago\nMercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Dow Jones:\nThe Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated,\ndistributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P; Dow Jones Indices\nLLC and have been licensed for use to S&P; Opco, LLC and CNN. Standard &\nPoor’s and S&P; are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial\nServices LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark\nHoldings LLC. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices Copyright S&P; Dow\nJones Indices LLC 2018 and/or its affiliates.\n\n© 2021 Cable News Network. A Warner Media Company. All Rights Reserved. CNN\nSans TM & © 2016 Cable News Network.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.skilledsurvival.com/build-survival-medical-kit-scratch/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210423175152/https://www.skilledsurvival.com/build-survival-medical-kit-scratch/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How To Build The Ultimate Emergency Survival Medical Kit", "passages": [ "They also know really good medical first aid kits, the kind that provides peace of mind, are hard to come by.", "This Ultimate Survival Medical Kit Guide is here to solve that problem. Specifically, we’ll be covering the following topics in detail:", "High-quality medical kits can be hard to find at the right price, especially for the really great ones. But, we’ve done a ton of research to find them anyways.", "You can purchase one and then customize it by adding extras and personals. This is a very efficient and hassle-free way to build a versatile survival medical kit.", "The team over at MyMedic has perfected the art of putting together the perfect medical kits – from Solo kits to first aid kits – all the way up to full- fledged Medical Kits.", "They’ve even crafted specialty kits specifically for surfing, boating, firearms with there Boat Medic, Surf Medic, and Range Medic Bags.", "Now, for a great but portable survival kit – I recommend the MyFAK Kit or the Recon Kit. Both are light enough to carry around but also have all the necessary supplies you need to tend to most medical emergencies.", "And what I really like about ALL the MyMedic Kits is how much attention to detail they give to both organization and quality.", "Here’s a thorough review video of MyMedic’s (FAK) First Aid Pack – it’s one of the best all-around kits – but you can tell the quality of ANY of their kits from this video.", "Every component in this survival kit is meticulously labeled. This helps you identify what each item is and what it should be used for.", "This small first aid kit is made out of 600D Polyester. Making it one of the strongest bags in its price class.", "The kit comes with 100 essential basic life-saving items but still only weighs 1 pound. It’s small enough to fit into your car’s glove box.", "It also includes MOLLE compatible straps on the back. This allows you to add to larger bags or your belt.", "If you’re looking for a complete EMT Trauma Bag without the hassle of building it yourself, this First Responder Bag by Lightning is about as good as it gets.", "However, if you’re new to medical emergencies and survival, then this bag has way more medical gear than you need (or even know how to use).", "The biggest perk of this small pack is the waterproof container, which comes with QuickClot, gauze, a trauma pad, triangle bandages, and more.", "This adventure kit is specifically designed to respond quickly to control bleeding at the scene before seeking more advanced care. Making it ideal for major trauma for combat and everyday situations.", "Emergency response supplies are packed in this sturdy medical kit. Making it an ideal medical kit for natural disasters (Earthquakes, Tornados, Hurricanes, etc.)", "It includes basic first aid supplies plus a basic blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, gauze pads, burn gel, eye wash, triangle band-aids, & multi- trauma blood stop dressing.", "Some of the first aid supplies listed will include advanced medical supplies, above what a medical novice knows how to use. But if you follow the first aid list to a T, you’ll be prepared you for nearly any acute medical problem.", "Collecting the contents for a survival medical kit is actually the second step in building your own DIY first aid kit.", "You need a bag or pack to put all the supplies in. Whether you use a bag, a box, a basket, or an entire emergency vehicle, you must store your medical kit properly, and as orderly as possible.", "Will you be storing your medical kit in a home or a car? Is this something you’ll want to carry places? How durable does your med kit need to be? How thorough?", "If you are going to be rafting down the Grand Canyon, you need a waterproof bag that can easily transport between rafts.", "If you are going on a backpacking trip through South East Asia you will need something small, light, and packable.", "Choosing your container may seem like a mundane decision, but in reality, the choice carries a lot of weight. To make your survival medical kit a perfect fit customize it so it best serves and protects you.", "A regular medical bag just won’t cut it in environments such as rafting, boating, or any water adventure or sport.", "It’s a MOLLE compatible pouch for emergency or tactical situations. And it is a perfect addition to your bug out bag.", "It has a tri-fold design with a rip away Velcro panel. It has a wide handle for removal or carrying.", "The MedPac 3800 is not just a bag that you convert to being a medical kit bag. Instead, it is a bag made to be a medical kit.", "The MedPack 3800 has adjustable buckle-assembly keeps the full-access lid upright for visibility and access. A gusseted front pouch has multiple instrument pockets and elastic loops.", "No, it’s not specifically made for medical supplies, but at this more affordable price point, you can make it work.", "A military medic backpack is one of the most functional containers for a survival medical kit. The number of pockets and high durability make them extremely functional options.", "That’s why this the TravTac “go anywhere” design is perfect when a larger pack is too big, too bulky, and too heavy.", "The TravTac Stage II the right size, the right shape, and the right design to make an excellent portable survival medical kit.", "From diarrhea to headaches – from inflammation to small cuts or minor infections, the basics supplies will have your back.", "These basics will be the resources you use most often in your emergency survival kit. So they should be the most accessible as well. Make sure to pack extra.", "Most of these supplies can be bought at drugstores, pharmacies, or even online. You’ll have no trouble assembling the contents in the following section.", "Not even close! Cheap $2 tweezers are not good enough for your survival medical kit. Upgrade to these tactical tweezers to remove hard to get at splinters and foreign objects with ease.", "You want non-contact if you ever plan to use this in the field especially during a pandemic. And you want infrared to make getting a reading as easy and painless as possible, especially if you have small children.", "Trust me, trying to hold a traditional thermometer under your kid’s tongue, armpit or rectum is a hassle of the past.", "When time is of the essence (and what medical emergency isn’t) you’ll want to get a temperature reading fast. Get a thermometer like this one.", "Buy these online to get a nice bulk discount and it’s worth going with the Anti-Bacterial Q-Tips for an added layer of medical cleanliness.", "They also come with an unconditional lifetime guarantee. The last pair of toenail clippers you’ll ever buy and good enough for medical emergencies.", "The price range of stethoscopes is extreme. It’s hard to believe but the more advanced ones are several hundreds of dollars.", "Note: If your uncertain what each of these does, click the link to find out more specific information about each recommendation.", "These are the medical creams you should add to your first aid kit to help keep wounds clean and free from infection, to control minor rashes, reduce inflammation, stop fungus growth, etc.", "Treating wounds is not always a simple ordeal – especially trauma – and it is often a job that is best left to the professionals.", "But in a survival situation, it may be your responsibility to treat these injuries to the best of your ability.", "Realistically, outside of a hospital, no one is prepared for every medical emergency. Wounds can be ugly. Trauma can be horrifying! But here are some tools that will help prepare you for both:", "These drugs require an advanced understanding of medicine to administer. But if you have access to these supplies and have reason to believe you will need them in the field, prepare yourself accordingly.", "Epinephrine: Mentioned before in the prescription section. Epinephrine is a medication for severe allergic reactions. It usually requires a certification to administer to another person (except in the case of a life-threatening emergency).", "Small toy or puzzle: Children can be distractions, and in medical emergencies, they can often be a danger to themselves. Keeping a small toy or puzzle to calm a child down, or to offer comfort can be as good as any medication for agitation or distress. It can sometimes even work with adults.", "Toiletries: Just a razor, deodorant, a toothbrush, and toothpaste can make a huge difference in survival. Having extra hygiene supplies never hurts.", "In a medical pinch, time is of the essence. Neither patient nor caretaker can afford to waste any time sifting through a sack full of unlabeled drugs and sterile swabs. Preparation is everything.", "Divide your kit into a few general categories. There are a number of ways you might approach this, but one effective example is to separate the contents as follows:", "It may be as easy as using the existing compartments of your container (like in a medic backpack or utility box) to separate your categories.", "These are excellent for a variety of functional purposes. They can be used for arranging and labeling drugs or different sizes of bandages.", "Zip-lock bags are also effective at containing spills so that leaky soap or iodine bottle doesn’t taint the rest of your emergency survival kit.", "So, the contents have been acquired and organized. The container has been chosen and packed. And you are prepared to deal with a medical emergency to the best of your ability. But the work doesn’t stop there.", "Much like a plant, or a pet, your medical kit needs regular attention and updates. Medicines expire, and it serves no one if everything in your survival medkit has gone bad by the time you need it.", "Occasionally, container seals fail, and leakage amongst your supplies is bad. It helps to unpack and repack your entire kit once every few months to take stock and replace whatever is necessary.", "Some may find it useful to create your own first aid kit list and keep it with their medical kit at all times. This can help to keep track of what you do and do not have, how much you’ve got, and when certain medications are due to expire.", "Devise a system for this step. It can be a major pain to maintain a medical kit and keep it updated if you are sloppy about the process. Be scrupulous and you’ll be prepared.", "Below is a long but extremely detailed DIY Tactical Medical Kit Build video (worth watching if you’re serious about building your own medical kit).", "It may be more advanced than what you’re looking for but you’ll learn a ton about building a tactical medical bag:", "The most important part of building an advanced medical kit is an understanding of how to use what ‘s inside.", "Sure, you could enroll in an EMT course at your local community college. Or you could sign up for Wilderness First Responder training. Both of those options are excellent if you have money and time.", "You could also take a CPR class or two or even get your hands on something as simple as “Basic First Aid” or even “Medicine For The Outdoors”. Just make sure to read it cover to cover.", "It’s the only complete medical survival guide for the laymen (like you and me). It shows you how to treat yourself and your loved ones in an emergency when doctors, pharmacies, and hospitals are shut down.", "It’s a simple and straightforward, step-by-step program. And you don’t need any medical training... plus: there’s no need for a medical professional to look over your shoulder.", "And here’s the best part: You won’t need to spend a bucket load of cash or waste weeks poring over hundreds of pages either. Because there are no weird medical terms to learn!", "You’ll be amazed by what a difference it makes to finally know how to use your medical supplies and protect your family from even the worst medical emergencies.", "Unfortunately, it is no cheap endeavor to prepare for a medical emergency. Whether you buy a pre-made survival medical kit, build one of your own, or buy one that you improve upon it will likely cost you a pretty penny.", "But if things ever go bad and you need to use your survival medical kit, every cent will have been well spent.", "Under the luckiest circumstances, your survival medical kit will gather dust where you store it. You hope that it remains unused (though well-updated).", "Emergencies are never fun, especially when it involves severe trauma. And any day you have to break out your tactical medical kit is a bad day.", "The best precaution is safety, and the best way to stay safe is to stay prepared. Good luck out there.", "Will Brendza is an American writer who spends most of his free time bogged down in fearless and wild wilderness adventures. He is a student of science, a lover of nature and a believer in Earthly stewardship.", "When he isn't involved with brave acts of reckless lunacy, he can be found at craft breweries, deep in the Colorado wilderness or nowhere at all.", "I appriciate the information you supply. I have been trying to find a source to purchase Lidocaine for pain relief when needed for things like sutchering wound. Do you know of a place that sells without my having to be a Dr. or Vet or have a license? I would appreciate any guidance. Deborah Balvage", "Look into Aspercreme, Numb Master, and on and on. Frankly Id opt for the lidocaine ointment alternative versus a creme.", "Alternative: SuperGlue or Gorilla Glue in lieu of sutchuring followed by any one of the OTC 5% lidocaine topical pain relievers mentioned above", "You are supposed to keep it out of the wound & just put it over the top of the approximated edges of the wound. (Use steri-strips or duct tape/surgical tape cut like them with a thin waist.)", "There’s also a veterinary skin glue that burns (more expensive than superglue but way less expensive than the real medical glue). Try amazon", "great stuff! can I request an information about target hardening, Im currently undertaking the same project thank you very much and godbless", "I would place 2 bottles of water in your kit for cleaning wounds and taking meds, and 5 tampons for bleeding noses and in case some forgot to bring some. Looks great other wise and ill ad the Ciprofloxacin 500mg to mine.", "Considering medical emergency bags and prescription medications, however, you might want to dig into and report on how someone who is hypothyroid (slow or non-functioning thyroid) can get their levothyroxine prescriptions in a big emergency.", "I don’t know about anyone else who has my condition, but being able to get my hands on a medicine I ABSOLUTELY have to have for proper metabolic functions (or else s*** will hit the fan inside my body, e.g. higher risk of diabetes, etc) would be just as crucial as someone needing albuterol or epinephrine.", "And this is especially true, since hypothyroidism is still rather rare, yet levothyroxine is the cheapest prescription stuff out there. The only alternative I can think of for hypothyroid patients is to go to a local health food market and stock up like cray-cray on the OTC Armour thyroid supplements, which are usually made from beef or pig thyroid hormone. It may not be the same as one’s normal dosage, and the usage of animal product may offend some vegetarian types out there but it’s better than a slow death from lack of a very necessary hormone.", "A first aid kit certainly should include prescriptions for you and your family; but only for sudden emergency circumstance. Such as in case when one has forgotten their daily dose, while out and away from their primary base supply source.", "I’m especially interested in the thyroid information. My thyroid was removed due to cancer. So I actually asked my dr. who thought I was a little nuts about an end of the world scenario and not having my Levothyroxin and we would have to get pig thyroid and learn how to make it ourselves! Or stock up as much as you possibly can. I’ve read the book “One Second After” and I fear for those who are insulin dependent if THAT time comes. I know I can live for a reasonable amount of time without Levothyroxin but I would get worse as time goes on. I recently had to go without for a test up to 61 days! That was enough! If anyone has suggestions or knows how to make this from dessicated pig thyroid I would certainly be interested in learning how or at least have the instructions to know how.", "If you can’t live without it, make sure to add it. Same goes for any other specific meds others may need for their own health.", "You may need something like a Frio pack to keep it cool. Ask your doc about having enough supplies in case supply lines are interrupted.", "Take note fish antibiotics are non – prescription but if you are careful and check the source, you can get some good stuff here. Also you should include a couple very good broad spectrum antibiotics to treat your fish, Clindamycin and Keflex. Effective and generally non- allergenic.", "A way to save space in your kit is to use a vacuum sealer to compact the bandages/dressings down. This will also keep them dry.", "I think this is a great idea! Especially if you are kayaking/boating. If you vacuum seal a small medical kit that floats even better.", "It is good to have an advanced medical kit, even if you do not know what everything is or have the skill to make use of. If it is needed there is a reasonable chance that someone will be present who does know how to use it, but who does not have the supplies with them. You could be instrumental in saving a life. It could even be you or your loved one." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Build The Ultimate Emergency Survival Medical Kit\n\nSkilled Survival\n\nPrepare, Adapt & Overcome\n\n# How To Build The Ultimate Emergency Survival Medical Kit\n\nBy Will Brendza 22 Comments\n\nSharePinGet My Free Bug Out Bag Checklist\n\nTweet\n\nCall it what you like –\n\nMedical Kit – DIY First Aid Kit – Survival Medical Kit\n\nThe name doesn’t matter.\n\nWhat matters is you have one in a time of need. And it’s ready at a moment’s\nnotice.\n\nReady when misadventure strikes.\n\nIf you’re unprepared to handle a medical emergency, things can quickly go from\nbad to worse fast.\n\nHaving a functional medical kit is essential for survival.\n\nThat’s why everyone needs to build or buy a medical kit.\n\nAsk any medical worker what you can do today to save yourself or others in a\nserious medical emergency.\n\nThey will tell you to 1) have a tactical first aid kit 2) learn how to use it.\n\nThey also know really good medical first aid kits, the kind that provides\npeace of mind, are hard to come by.\n\nBut fear not! You’ve come to the right place.\n\nThis Ultimate Survival Medical Kit Guide is here to solve that problem.\nSpecifically, we’ll be covering the following topics in detail:\n\n * Best Survival First Aid Kits On The Market Today\n * How To Build A First Aid Medical Kit From Scratch\n\n * Choosing A Medical Bag For You\n * Survival First Aid Kit List\n\n * Basic Medical Tools\n * Over-The-Counter Medications\n * Lotions and Creams\n * Advanced Wound and Trauma Supplies\n * Popular Prescription Medications\n * Misc Medical Supplies\n * Medical Kit Packing & Storage Strategies\n * Developing Your Survival First Aid Skills\n\nNote: You can skip ahead to sections of this article by clicking any of the\nlinks above.\n\n#####\n\nWant a Downloadable and Printable Version Of This Survival Medical Checklist?\nClick Here To Get Your FREE Copy Of It.\n\n## BEST SURVIVAL FIRST AID KITS ON THE MARKET TODAY\n\nHigh-quality medical kits can be hard to find at the right price, especially\nfor the really great ones. But, we’ve done a ton of research to find them\nanyways.\n\nYou can purchase one and then customize it by adding extras and personals.\nThis is a very efficient and hassle-free way to build a versatile survival\nmedical kit.\n\nHere are several high quality, professional medical kits ready for any\nsurvival scenario:\n\n### MyMedic First Aid Kits\n\nIf you want the best first aid kits money can buy look no further than\nMyMedic.\n\nThe team over at MyMedic has perfected the art of putting together the perfect\nmedical kits – from Solo kits to first aid kits – all the way up to full-\nfledged Medical Kits.\n\nThey’ve even crafted specialty kits specifically for surfing, boating,\nfirearms with there Boat Medic, Surf Medic, and Range Medic Bags.\n\nHeck, they even have a Pandemic Medic Kit you can buy!\n\nNow, for a great but portable survival kit – I recommend the MyFAK Kit or the\nRecon Kit. Both are light enough to carry around but also have all the\nnecessary supplies you need to tend to most medical emergencies.\n\nAnd what I really like about ALL the MyMedic Kits is how much attention to\ndetail they give to both organization and quality.\n\nYou won’t find cheap supplies or cheap tools in these bags – meaning they are\nworth every penny!\n\nHere’s a thorough review video of MyMedic’s (FAK) First Aid Pack – it’s one of\nthe best all-around kits – but you can tell the quality of ANY of their kits\nfrom this video.\n\n### SURVIVAL Work/Home First Aid Kit\n\nEvery component in this survival kit is meticulously labeled. This helps you\nidentify what each item is and what it should be used for.\n\nThis helps prevent rummaging through your first aid kit for non-existent items\nor out of date!\n\nThe first aid kit bag is water-resistant, durable, strong zippers, and double\nstitched handles.\n\nThere are also belt loops and reflective piping to help find the kit in the\ndark.\n\n### Small First Aid Kit for Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Travel, Etc.\n\nThis small first aid kit is made out of 600D Polyester. Making it one of the\nstrongest bags in its price class.\n\nThis kit includes large stainless steel scissors that can cut through clothing\nor seatbelts fast.\n\nThe kit comes with 100 essential basic life-saving items but still only weighs\n1 pound. It’s small enough to fit into your car’s glove box.\n\nIt also includes MOLLE compatible straps on the back. This allows you to add\nto larger bags or your belt.\n\nThe water-resistant bag and waterproof inner laminate bags protect all items\nfrom moisture.\n\n### Lightning X Extra Large Medic First Responder EMT Trauma Bag\n\nIf you’re looking for a complete EMT Trauma Bag without the hassle of building\nit yourself, this First Responder Bag by Lightning is about as good as it\ngets.\n\nThis bag has everything you can think of organized and ready to go.\n\nHowever, if you’re new to medical emergencies and survival, then this bag has\nway more medical gear than you need (or even know how to use).\n\n### Adventure Medical Kits’ Trauma Pack With QuickcClot\n\nThe biggest perk of this small pack is the waterproof container, which comes\nwith QuickClot, gauze, a trauma pad, triangle bandages, and more.\n\nThis adventure kit is specifically designed to respond quickly to control\nbleeding at the scene before seeking more advanced care. Making it ideal for\nmajor trauma for combat and everyday situations.\n\nDurable, waterproof, and reusable packaging will stand up to abuse in the\noutdoors.\n\n### MFASCO – First Aid Kit – Complete Emergency Response Trauma Bag\n\nEmergency response supplies are packed in this sturdy medical kit. Making it\nan ideal medical kit for natural disasters (Earthquakes, Tornados, Hurricanes,\netc.)\n\nThis bright reflective bag has several large compartments. 2 front pockets and\n2 zippered side pockets.\n\nIt includes basic first aid supplies plus a basic blood pressure cuff,\nstethoscope, gauze pads, burn gel, eye wash, triangle band-aids, & multi-\ntrauma blood stop dressing.\n\nIt contains enough first aid supplies to treat any basic emergency.\n\n#####\n\nWant a Downloadable and Printable Version Of This Survival Medical Checklist?\nClick Here To Get Your FREE Copy Of It.\n\n## HOW TO BUILD A FIRST AID MEDICAL KIT FROM SCRATCH\n\nThe following describes everything necessary to build an emergency survival\npack.\n\nSome of the first aid supplies listed will include advanced medical supplies,\nabove what a medical novice knows how to use. But if you follow the first aid\nlist to a T, you’ll be prepared you for nearly any acute medical problem.\n\nUse this as a personal guide or supplement to aid your medical preparation.\nYou’ll be grateful you did.\n\n### Choosing The Right Medical Bag For YOU\n\nCollecting the contents for a survival medical kit is actually the second step\nin building your own DIY first aid kit.\n\nYou need a bag or pack to put all the supplies in. Whether you use a bag, a\nbox, a basket, or an entire emergency vehicle, you must store your medical kit\nproperly, and as orderly as possible.\n\nWhich requires a meticulous approach. Take your time, and think this through.\n\nHow will you build this to best suit your needs?\n\nWill you be storing your medical kit in a home or a car? Is this something\nyou’ll want to carry places? How durable does your med kit need to be? How\nthorough?\n\nSize, shape, weight, and intention are all important factors to consider at\nthis point.\n\nIf you are going to be rafting down the Grand Canyon, you need a waterproof\nbag that can easily transport between rafts.\n\nIf you are going on a backpacking trip through South East Asia you will need\nsomething small, light, and packable.\n\nWilderness Responders use small duffle bags or full-on survival backpacks for\ntheir medical kits.\n\nChoosing your container may seem like a mundane decision, but in reality, the\nchoice carries a lot of weight. To make your survival medical kit a perfect\nfit customize it so it best serves and protects you.\n\nHere are some of the best medical bags for building your kit:\n\n### Unigear 600D Dry Bag Sack\n\nA Unigear Dry Bag is ideal for building a medical kit for wet environments.\n\nA regular medical bag just won’t cut it in environments such as rafting,\nboating, or any water adventure or sport.\n\nWhy? Because they are completely waterproof.\n\nPerfect for stashing medical supplies in extreme wet or humid environments.\n\n### Compact Tactical MOLLE Rip-Away EMT Medical First Aid Pouch\n\nThis is a compact 1000D anti-abrasion polyester bag.\n\nIt’s a MOLLE compatible pouch for emergency or tactical situations. And it is\na perfect addition to your bug out bag.\n\nIt has a tri-fold design with a rip away Velcro panel. It has a wide handle\nfor removal or carrying.\n\nThe compact pouch also includes a pair of quality EMT shears.\n\n### MedPac 3800 Medical Bag\n\nThe MedPac 3800 is not just a bag that you convert to being a medical kit bag.\nInstead, it is a bag made to be a medical kit.\n\nSo it’s compartments are made for medical supplies and keeping it all\norganized.\n\nIt has 5 adjustable dividers to organize larger supplies and equipment in the\nspacious main compartment.\n\nThe MedPack 3800 has adjustable buckle-assembly keeps the full-access lid\nupright for visibility and access. A gusseted front pouch has multiple\ninstrument pockets and elastic loops.\n\nThe MedPac 3800 is made of water-resistant Ballistic Nylon with a thick foam\npadding for shape and structure.\n\nYes, it’s not cheap but this is a serious bag for a serious medical kit build.\n\n### 22′′ Military Duffel Travel Bag\n\nIf the MedPack 3800 gave you sticker shock. Consider this large 22′′ tactical\nduffel bag instead.\n\nNo, it’s not specifically made for medical supplies, but at this more\naffordable price point, you can make it work.\n\nRegardless of the bag, you prefer (duffel/backpack/etc.), just make sure it’s\na tactical one.\n\n### Family Emergency Kit Storage Box\n\nThere are a number of medical boxes out there that are highly durable and\ngreat for staying organized.\n\nThe Family Emergency Kit Storage Box is made out of durable plastic.\n\nIt also includes an organizing divider tray to help keep small medical\nsupplies from getting mixed up.\n\nIt’s an all-around nice family emergency medical kit you can stash in a closet\nat the ready.\n\n### TravTac Stage II Small Sling Bag\n\nA military medic backpack is one of the most functional containers for a\nsurvival medical kit. The number of pockets and high durability make them\nextremely functional options.\n\nThat’s why this the TravTac “go anywhere” design is perfect when a larger pack\nis too big, too bulky, and too heavy.\n\nThis pack can fit a ton of medical tools and supplies but not so big to become\ncumbersome.\n\nIt also can be worn in 3 configurable ways (across back, across chest, or hand\ncarry).\n\nThis is a MOLLE compatible pouch and has 3 zippered compartments.\n\nThe TravTac Stage II the right size, the right shape, and the right design to\nmake an excellent portable survival medical kit.\n\n#####\n\nWant a Downloadable and Printable Version Of This Survival Medical Checklist?\nClick Here To Get Your FREE Copy Of It.\n\n## SURVIVAL FIRST AID KIT LIST\n\nIn order to build a comprehensive medical kit, it’s best to start with the\nbasics.\n\nFrom diarrhea to headaches – from inflammation to small cuts or minor\ninfections, the basics supplies will have your back.\n\nThese basics will be the resources you use most often in your emergency\nsurvival kit. So they should be the most accessible as well. Make sure to pack\nextra.\n\nMost of these supplies can be bought at drugstores, pharmacies, or even\nonline. You’ll have no trouble assembling the contents in the following\nsection.\n\n### Basic Medical Tools\n\nTactical Tweezers\n\nTweezers are a commodity, right? All tweezers are created equal...\n\nNot even close! Cheap $2 tweezers are not good enough for your survival\nmedical kit. Upgrade to these tactical tweezers to remove hard to get at\nsplinters and foreign objects with ease.\n\nNon-Contact Infrared Thermometer\n\nYou should look for a non-contact infrared forehead thermometer.\n\nYou want non-contact if you ever plan to use this in the field especially\nduring a pandemic. And you want infrared to make getting a reading as easy and\npainless as possible, especially if you have small children.\n\nTrust me, trying to hold a traditional thermometer under your kid’s tongue,\narmpit or rectum is a hassle of the past.\n\nWhen time is of the essence (and what medical emergency isn’t) you’ll want to\nget a temperature reading fast. Get a thermometer like this one.\n\nQ-Tips\n\nBuy these online to get a nice bulk discount and it’s worth going with the\nAnti-Bacterial Q-Tips for an added layer of medical cleanliness.\n\nLarge Trauma Shears\n\nThese high-quality EMT shears feature a coating that provides a non-stick\nsurface for all of your emergency cutting needs.\n\nIt includes sharp edges and milled serrations for cutting through the toughest\nmaterial over and over.\n\nSurgical Grade Toenail Clippers\n\nThese surgical nail clippers can handle even the thickest toenails due to\ndiabetes, psoriasis, or fungus.\n\nThey are sharp, ergonomically designed, and made of stainless steel to prevent\nrusting or corrosion.\n\nThey also come with an unconditional lifetime guarantee. The last pair of\ntoenail clippers you’ll ever buy and good enough for medical emergencies.\n\nBecause there are just some medical tasks where nail clippers are the only\ntool for the job.\n\nScalpel with Blades\n\nFor basic medical emergencies a sharp scalpel and blade will do; like this\none.\n\nBut if you’re looking for something more advanced, look into getting a suture\nkit.\n\nStethoscope\n\nThe price range of stethoscopes is extreme. It’s hard to believe but the more\nadvanced ones are several hundreds of dollars.\n\nBut unless you’re an EMT or a physician, a standard stethoscope like this one\nis all you need.\n\n### Over-The-Counter Medications (Recommended numbers included)\n\nNext up is the list of over-the-counter medications your emergency medical kit\nshould include:\n\n * Ibuprofen (Advil), 20+\n * Acetaminophen (Tylenol), 15+\n * Aspirin, 15+\n * Anti-histamine, x10\n * Immodium/Loperamide, x10\n * Sudafed (or an equivalent), x10\n * Throat lozenges, 10+\n * Bismuth tabs, x20\n * Oral rehydration, x3\n * Cranberry extract, x10\n * Dramamine, x10\n * Stool softener and/or Laxative, x15\n\nNote: If your uncertain what each of these does, click the link to find out\nmore specific information about each recommendation.\n\n### Lotions and Creams\n\nThese are the medical creams you should add to your first aid kit to help keep\nwounds clean and free from infection, to control minor rashes, reduce\ninflammation, stop fungus growth, etc.\n\n * Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin or equivalent)\n * Hydrocortisone\n * Miconazole/Anti-fungal\n * Anti-Bacterial Bar Soap (for wound cleaning)\n\n### Advanced Wound and Trauma Supplies\n\nThis is where a more advanced level of survival medical training comes in\nhandy.\n\nTreating wounds is not always a simple ordeal – especially trauma – and it is\noften a job that is best left to the professionals.\n\nBut in a survival situation, it may be your responsibility to treat these\ninjuries to the best of your ability.\n\nRealistically, outside of a hospital, no one is prepared for every medical\nemergency. Wounds can be ugly. Trauma can be horrifying! But here are some\ntools that will help prepare you for both:\n\n### Blister Treatments\n\n * Molefoam\n * Moleskin\n * 2nd skin\n * Medical tape\n\n### Wound Treatments (Recommended numbers included)\n\n * Nitrile gloves, 4+ pairs\n * Irrigation syringe\n * Sterile gauze pads, 5+\n * Band-Aids, 20+ (various sizes)\n * Alcohol wipes, 15+\n * Ace Bandages, x2\n * Triangle bandages, x2\n * Tegaderm, x2\n * Steri-strip or butterfly closures, 3+\n * Sam-splint moldable foam splint\n * Israeli bandage\n * Suture kit\n * Iodine\n * Tourniquet\n\n### Popular Prescription Medication\n\nIndividuals seeking to build an advanced medical kit should consider including\nsome prescription medications.\n\nThese drugs require an advanced understanding of medicine to administer. But\nif you have access to these supplies and have reason to believe you will need\nthem in the field, prepare yourself accordingly.\n\n * Epinephrine 1mg: Treats severe allergic reactions.\n\n * 1ml small syringe with needle\n * Ciprofloxacin 500mg: Treats infections, also given to individuals exposed to anthrax.\n * Azithromycin 500mg: Treats atypical mycobacterial infections and bacterial infections of the heart valve.\n * Bactrim d.s. 160/800mg: Treats bacterial infections\n * Amoxicillin 500mg: Treats infections or stomach ulcers.\n * Flagyl 500/400mg: Treats bacterial infections.\n * Fluconazole 100mg: Prevents and treats certain fungal infections.\n\n### Misc. Medical Supplies\n\n * Asthma Inhalers: Albuterol is a basic prescription drug that people carry who have difficulties breathing.\n * Vitamins: Pack your favorites, or pack them all. Multivitamins are handy for saving both space and weight.\n * Epinephrine: Mentioned before in the prescription section. Epinephrine is a medication for severe allergic reactions. It usually requires a certification to administer to another person (except in the case of a life-threatening emergency).\n * Small toy or puzzle: Children can be distractions, and in medical emergencies, they can often be a danger to themselves. Keeping a small toy or puzzle to calm a child down, or to offer comfort can be as good as any medication for agitation or distress. It can sometimes even work with adults.\n * Toiletries: Just a razor, deodorant, a toothbrush, and toothpaste can make a huge difference in survival. Having extra hygiene supplies never hurts.\n * Purell\n * Sunblock\n * Aquamira or other iodine tablets (for water purification)\n * Bug repellent\n * CPR pocket mask\n * Survival lighter and waterproof matches\n\n#####\n\nWant a Downloadable and Printable Version Of This Survival Medical Checklist?\nClick Here To Get Your FREE Copy Of It.\n\n## MEDICAL KIT PACKING & STORAGE STRATEGIES\n\nKeeping an organized medical kit is equally as important as any of the\ncontents.\n\nIn a medical pinch, time is of the essence. Neither patient nor caretaker can\nafford to waste any time sifting through a sack full of unlabeled drugs and\nsterile swabs. Preparation is everything.\n\nDivide your kit into a few general categories. There are a number of ways you\nmight approach this, but one effective example is to separate the contents as\nfollows:\n\n 1. Trauma\n 2. Prescription medication\n 3. Over the counter medication\n 4. Personal supplies\n\nTrauma kits and supplies are typically required in more urgent scenarios.\n\nSo make sure to keep them stored in an easily accessible part of your medkit.\n\nHere are several ways to keep these categories separate and organized:\n\n### Separate The Compartments\n\nIt may be as easy as using the existing compartments of your container (like\nin a medic backpack or utility box) to separate your categories.\n\nStuff Sacks\n\nThese come in a variety of sizes and colors, which makes them ideal for color-\ncoding and storage.\n\nMost are made from water-resistant material and are extremely durable, very\nlight, and highly packable.\n\nThey are available at almost any outdoor retailer, surplus store, or online.\n\nTupperware\n\nThis works well for those who are less concerned with the space and weight of\ntheir medical kits.\n\nThese also come in different sizes, shapes, and colors for storage and color-\ncoding.\n\nAdditionally, Tupperware is relatively cheap and accessible anywhere with a\ngrocery store.\n\nZip Lock Bags\n\nThese are excellent for a variety of functional purposes. They can be used for\narranging and labeling drugs or different sizes of bandages.\n\nUse a sharpie to label them clearly.\n\nZip-lock bags are also effective at containing spills so that leaky soap or\niodine bottle doesn’t taint the rest of your emergency survival kit.\n\nA good rule-of-thumb: if it can leak, keep it in a zip-lock bag.\n\nPill bottles\n\nThese bottles are great for storing medication.\n\nThey are also extremely useful for keeping Band-Aids and other small\ncomponents organized.\n\nThey are cheap, reusable, and recyclable.\n\n### Keeping Yout Kit Updated\n\nSo, the contents have been acquired and organized. The container has been\nchosen and packed. And you are prepared to deal with a medical emergency to\nthe best of your ability. But the work doesn’t stop there.\n\nMuch like a plant, or a pet, your medical kit needs regular attention and\nupdates. Medicines expire, and it serves no one if everything in your survival\nmedkit has gone bad by the time you need it.\n\nBe sure to systematically check for expired medicine.\n\nOccasionally, container seals fail, and leakage amongst your supplies is bad.\nIt helps to unpack and repack your entire kit once every few months to take\nstock and replace whatever is necessary.\n\nSome may find it useful to create your own first aid kit list and keep it with\ntheir medical kit at all times. This can help to keep track of what you do and\ndo not have, how much you’ve got, and when certain medications are due to\nexpire.\n\nDevise a system for this step. It can be a major pain to maintain a medical\nkit and keep it updated if you are sloppy about the process. Be scrupulous and\nyou’ll be prepared.\n\nBelow is a long but extremely detailed DIY Tactical Medical Kit Build video\n(worth watching if you’re serious about building your own medical kit).\n\nIt may be more advanced than what you’re looking for but you’ll learn a ton\nabout building a tactical medical bag:\n\n#####\n\nWant a Downloadable and Printable Version Of This Survival Medical Checklist?\nClick Here To Get Your FREE Copy Of It.\n\n## DEVELOPING YOUR SURVIVAL FIRST AID SKILLS\n\nMedical experience is an extremely helpful accessory to this project, but it’s\nnot a skill set that everyone has.\n\nThe most important part of building an advanced medical kit is an\nunderstanding of how to use what ‘s inside.\n\nSure, you could enroll in an EMT course at your local community college. Or\nyou could sign up for Wilderness First Responder training. Both of those\noptions are excellent if you have money and time.\n\nYou could also take a CPR class or two or even get your hands on something as\nsimple as “Basic First Aid” or even “Medicine For The Outdoors”. Just make\nsure to read it cover to cover.\n\nBut I recommend you check out the medical information product called Survival\nMD.\n\n### Survival MD Training Guide\n\nIt’s the only complete medical survival guide for the laymen (like you and\nme). It shows you how to treat yourself and your loved ones in an emergency\nwhen doctors, pharmacies, and hospitals are shut down.\n\nIt’s a simple and straightforward, step-by-step program. And you don’t need\nany medical training... plus: there’s no need for a medical professional to\nlook over your shoulder.\n\nAnd here’s the best part: You won’t need to spend a bucket load of cash or\nwaste weeks poring over hundreds of pages either. Because there are no weird\nmedical terms to learn!\n\nIt’s so easy, a 12-year-old can understand it.\n\nYou’ll be amazed by what a difference it makes to finally know how to use your\nmedical supplies and protect your family from even the worst medical\nemergencies.\n\n### GOOD LUCK\n\nUnfortunately, it is no cheap endeavor to prepare for a medical emergency.\nWhether you buy a pre-made survival medical kit, build one of your own, or buy\none that you improve upon it will likely cost you a pretty penny.\n\nBut if things ever go bad and you need to use your survival medical kit, every\ncent will have been well spent.\n\nA prepared future is a worthwhile investment.\n\nUnder the luckiest circumstances, your survival medical kit will gather dust\nwhere you store it. You hope that it remains unused (though well-updated).\n\nEmergencies are never fun, especially when it involves severe trauma. And any\nday you have to break out your tactical medical kit is a bad day.\n\nThe best precaution is safety, and the best way to stay safe is to stay\nprepared. Good luck out there.\n\n##### Will Brendza\n\nP.s. More people than I can count ask have asked me for this exact road map.\n\nIt shows you just how easy it is to achieve a REASSURING Level Of\nPreparedness.\n\nBy following these10 simple steps you'll be way more prepared than the rest of\nthe FRAGILE MASSES out there!\n\nNo long-winded far fetched stories, just straight talk from a guy who did it.\n\nClick here to watch this FREE video now.\n\n### Related\n\n#### About Will Brendza\n\nWill Brendza is an American writer who spends most of his free time bogged\ndown in fearless and wild wilderness adventures. He is a student of science, a\nlover of nature and a believer in Earthly stewardship.\n\nWhen he isn't involved with brave acts of reckless lunacy, he can be found at\ncraft breweries, deep in the Colorado wilderness or nowhere at all.\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Deborah Balvage says\n\nJune 22, 2016 at 5:53 pm\n\nI appriciate the information you supply. I have been trying to find a source\nto purchase Lidocaine for pain relief when needed for things like sutchering\nwound. Do you know of a place that sells without my having to be a Dr. or Vet\nor have a license? I would appreciate any guidance. Deborah Balvage\n\nReply\n\n * Just In Case Jack says\n\nJuly 18, 2016 at 9:29 am\n\nLooks to me like you can get it here.\n\nReply\n\n * Goobermint Heretic says\n\nJune 21, 2017 at 2:32 pm\n\nLook into Aspercreme, Numb Master, and on and on. Frankly Id opt for the\nlidocaine ointment alternative versus a creme.\n\nReply\n\n * Goobermint Heretic says\n\nJune 21, 2017 at 2:44 pm\n\nAlternative: SuperGlue or Gorilla Glue in lieu of sutchuring followed by any\none of the OTC 5% lidocaine topical pain relievers mentioned above\n\nReply\n\n * Hal says\n\nAugust 27, 2017 at 6:17 pm\n\nLet me tell you, super glue hurts a lot.\n\nReply\n\n * TheMatrix says\n\nApril 6, 2018 at 8:26 pm\n\nYou are supposed to keep it out of the wound & just put it over the top of the\napproximated edges of the wound. (Use steri-strips or duct tape/surgical tape\ncut like them with a thin waist.)\n\nReply\n\n * TheMatrix says\n\nApril 6, 2018 at 8:28 pm\n\nThere’s also a veterinary skin glue that burns (more expensive than superglue\nbut way less expensive than the real medical glue). Try amazon\n\nReply\n\n 2. arcadio dela vega says\n\nJune 24, 2016 at 9:05 pm\n\ngreat stuff! can I request an information about target hardening, Im currently\nundertaking the same project thank you very much and godbless\n\nReply\n\n 3. joe says\n\nJuly 31, 2016 at 6:09 pm\n\nI would place 2 bottles of water in your kit for cleaning wounds and taking\nmeds, and 5 tampons for bleeding noses and in case some forgot to bring some.\nLooks great other wise and ill ad the Ciprofloxacin 500mg to mine.\n\nReply\n\n * Goobermint Heretic says\n\nJune 21, 2017 at 2:08 pm\n\nTampons (non-scented) for bullet wounds could be a life saver.\n\nReply\n\n * TheMatrix says\n\nApril 6, 2018 at 8:29 pm\n\nThey may also tear the wound open wider as they absorb blood. Use sterile\ngauze to pack wound.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Kat says\n\nFebruary 10, 2017 at 10:22 pm\n\nI found your site while searching for canned food expiration dates, and found\nthe rest of your information helpful.\n\nConsidering medical emergency bags and prescription medications, however, you\nmight want to dig into and report on how someone who is hypothyroid (slow or\nnon-functioning thyroid) can get their levothyroxine prescriptions in a big\nemergency.\n\nI don’t know about anyone else who has my condition, but being able to get my\nhands on a medicine I ABSOLUTELY have to have for proper metabolic functions\n(or else s*** will hit the fan inside my body, e.g. higher risk of diabetes,\netc) would be just as crucial as someone needing albuterol or epinephrine.\n\nAnd this is especially true, since hypothyroidism is still rather rare, yet\nlevothyroxine is the cheapest prescription stuff out there. The only\nalternative I can think of for hypothyroid patients is to go to a local health\nfood market and stock up like cray-cray on the OTC Armour thyroid supplements,\nwhich are usually made from beef or pig thyroid hormone. It may not be the\nsame as one’s normal dosage, and the usage of animal product may offend some\nvegetarian types out there but it’s better than a slow death from lack of a\nvery necessary hormone.\n\nReply\n\n * Goobermint Heretic says\n\nJune 21, 2017 at 2:16 pm\n\nA first aid kit certainly should include prescriptions for you and your\nfamily; but only for sudden emergency circumstance. Such as in case when one\nhas forgotten their daily dose, while out and away from their primary base\nsupply source.\n\nReply\n\n * TheMatrix says\n\nApril 6, 2018 at 8:31 pm\n\nAsk your doc for additional for emergency use if supply lines are interrupted.\n\nReply\n\n 5. Candace says\n\nAugust 22, 2017 at 11:21 am\n\nI’m especially interested in the thyroid information. My thyroid was removed\ndue to cancer. So I actually asked my dr. who thought I was a little nuts\nabout an end of the world scenario and not having my Levothyroxin and we would\nhave to get pig thyroid and learn how to make it ourselves! Or stock up as\nmuch as you possibly can. I’ve read the book “One Second After” and I fear for\nthose who are insulin dependent if THAT time comes. I know I can live for a\nreasonable amount of time without Levothyroxin but I would get worse as time\ngoes on. I recently had to go without for a test up to 61 days! That was\nenough! If anyone has suggestions or knows how to make this from dessicated\npig thyroid I would certainly be interested in learning how or at least have\nthe instructions to know how.\n\nReply\n\n 6. Wendy says\n\nNovember 29, 2017 at 9:02 pm\n\nWhat about insulin for diabetics in the case of a major disaster? I cannot\nlive without it.\n\nReply\n\n * Just In Case Jack says\n\nDecember 1, 2017 at 11:31 am\n\nIf you can’t live without it, make sure to add it. Same goes for any other\nspecific meds others may need for their own health.\n\nReply\n\n * TheMatrix says\n\nApril 6, 2018 at 8:32 pm\n\nYou may need something like a Frio pack to keep it cool. Ask your doc about\nhaving enough supplies in case supply lines are interrupted.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Herb Pelz says\n\nJune 10, 2018 at 5:43 pm\n\nTake note fish antibiotics are non – prescription but if you are careful and\ncheck the source, you can get some good stuff here. Also you should include a\ncouple very good broad spectrum antibiotics to treat your fish, Clindamycin\nand Keflex. Effective and generally non- allergenic.\n\nReply\n\n 8. Brian A says\n\nDecember 22, 2018 at 10:53 am\n\nA way to save space in your kit is to use a vacuum sealer to compact the\nbandages/dressings down. This will also keep them dry.\n\nReply\n\n * Kashco says\n\nJanuary 16, 2020 at 10:30 am\n\nI think this is a great idea! Especially if you are kayaking/boating. If you\nvacuum seal a small medical kit that floats even better.\n\nReply\n\n 9. Mark Loomis says\n\nSeptember 8, 2019 at 10:29 am\n\nIt is good to have an advanced medical kit, even if you do not know what\neverything is or have the skill to make use of. If it is needed there is a\nreasonable chance that someone will be present who does know how to use it,\nbut who does not have the supplies with them. You could be instrumental in\nsaving a life. 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Be sure to include a manual can opener and eating utensils.", "We suggest the following items when selecting emergency food supplies. You may already have many of these on hand. Download the Recommended Supplies List (PDF).", "Without electricity or a cold source food stored in refrigerators and freezers can become unsafe. Bacteria in food grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit and if these foods are consumed you can become very sick. Thawed food usually can be eaten if it is still “refrigerator cold.” It can be re-frozen if it still contains ice crystals. Remember “When in doubt, throw it out.”", "Alternative cooking sources can be used in times of emergency including candle warmers, chafing dishes, fondue pots or a fireplace. Charcoal grills and camp stoves are for outdoor use only. 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But with the right piece of equipment, you can take water from a nearby mud puddle & make it clear, clean & safe to drink", "Here in the United States, we take safe drinking water for granted. It’s as close as the nearest tap or faucet. In public buildings, drinking fountains are just another part of the normal plumbing.", "But even one small TEOTWAWKI emergency can disrupt or even destroy our water supply. Earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, fires or accidents can contaminate or otherwise shut down easily-available sources of water.", "The simple fact is that we all need to have some sort of gear on hand that can help us filter water for drinking, cooking, and all the other uses. With the right piece of equipment, you can take water from a nearby mud puddle and make it clear, clean and safe to drink.", "A good water filter can – quite literally – save your life. These water filters are available from a variety of retailers.", "The NDur Survival Straw ( http://tiny.cc/wde2ix ) is lightweight, compact Survival Water Filter, and filters just about everything out of your water. Not only will it remove 99.9% of all the viruses, microorganisms and bacteria, it also does the same job on contaminants like chlorine, and heavy metals like lead and mercury. You just twist open the far end and dip it into the water, uncap the mouthpiece and suck the water through the straw. It’s that simple.", "In an emergency, you could literally drink out of a residential swimming pool with one of these things. Note: the ceramic filter inside is so efficient, it’s good for only about 25 gallons, depending on how clear the water was to start with. But at its price, you can afford to stash a few of them in your survival cache or go bag.", "The Sawyer Mini ( http://tiny.cc/21e2ix ) is small – only about two ounces – but it’s a powerhouse. It can filter up to 100,000 gallons. It comes with a drinking pouch, and a straw. Or you can just drink right through the filter itself like a straw. It wipes out bacteria and protozoa and other microscopic nasties, but won’t filter out heavy metals or chemicals. It can also be backwashed with clean water to restore its flow rate when it starts to get clogged.", "The LifeStraw Family ( http://goo.gl/OXjv1C ) of Survival Water Filter s is lightweight, portable, easy to use and can filter up to 4,750 gallons, or enough for a family of five for up to three years. It’s a gravity filter, and requires enough space for you to hang it up somewhere. Pour the water into the top, and it runs down through the filter element and into a clean container. It also filters out more than 99% of viruses, bacteria and protozoa, and can deliver up to 9 to 12 liters per hour. You can supply a base camp with clean water using a LifeStraw Family.", "In perhaps one of the most striking endorsements ever filmed, you can watch CEO Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen guzzle water filtered by a LifeStraw Family that was thoroughly mixed with cow dung only minutes prior.", "Perhaps no other name in water filtration is as recognized Berkey. People have been relying on ceramic filters since Henry Doulton developed them in the first half of the 19th Century for Queen Victoria in London. Berkeys are available in all kinds of sizes, from one designed to provide daily clean water for up to three people, to units that can supply up to 150 people per day.", "These gravity-fed ceramic filter systems are so efficient, that the test suggested by the manufacturer to check your Berkey for proper function is itself mind-blowing. If your Berkey can remove liquid food coloring from a batch of water, it’s good to go. Like other high-quality filters, Berkey removes more than 99% of bacteria, protozoa and viruses, as well chemicals and other contaminants. The filter elements do eventually clog, but you can get replacement elements, both regular ceramic, and Black Berkey elements ( http://tiny.cc/xof2ix ) that last even longer. The Berkey and the replacement elements can be a bit pricey, but the performance is worth it.", "The LifeStraw ( http://goo.gl/v6Ceu5 ) doesn’t look like much. It’s a very lightweight tube with a lanyard on it so you can wear it around your neck. That’s exactly why I put it number one in my list – because it’s a very lightweight tube that you wear around your neck. Available from many retailers, including Brownells, it’s way more portable than the various Berkey systems or the LifeStraw Family from the same company. It’s even lighter than the Sawyer Mini and even more simple than the NDur straw. You just slip off the caps, and drink from whatever source of water you come across. Like the other filters, it removes more than 99% of bacteria and protozoa and will process up to 264 gallons. It won’t filter out heavy metals or chemicals.", "Once you are finished drinking, you merely blow through the LifeStraw to flush out the remaining water and help restore the flow rate to almost like new.", "I put the LifeStraw at the top of this list because of its extreme portability, relatively low cost, and ease of use.", "In the directions for the Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System it says not to use the unit if it freezes.", "I tried asking the company about this but received no response. Is this just when there is water in the filter, or even when it’s bone dry?", "Your reviews would be much more helpful, especially when comparing products, if you included (a) the prices of each product, and (b) the date these prices were in effect.", "Billy, There is new technology that enables a ‘filter’ to ‘trap’ virus, which (in effect) mechanically removes it from the water. No poison required. Check out http://www.outbackwater.com and look at the ‘gravity powered systems’ using the “NF” designation. Those use “electro-adhesive” filtration technology that is proven, patented and thoroughly tested.", "#5 was my choice for my needs, but it’s no longer available. Also, looks like from your review none of the others remove heavy metals mercury, lead, etc?", "Stephen Culbertson: the best reaction to this movie made by ant-gun idiots will be when no one goes to see it -...", "circle8: In 2003 a young man who had once worked in my company was a Force Recon Marine in Iraq....", "Fb: Agreed! I've already contact my local representative Duncan Hunter (R-CA) about it. He's currently a cosponsor on one of..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Top Five Survival Water Filter\n\nAmmoland\n\nAmmoLand Shooting Sports News\n\nMost Popular \| Search Ammoland:\n\nHome » Ammoland TV\n\n# Top Five Survival Water Filter\n\nVideo \| Posted on July 16, 2014November 16, 2016 by Thomas Conroy\n\nTop Five Survival Water FilterReviewed by Thomas Conroy on Jul 16Rating:\n5.0With the right piece of equipment, you can take water from a nearby mud\npuddle & make it clear, clean & safe to drink...Even one small TEOTWAWKI\nemergency can disrupt or even destroy our water supply. But with the right\npiece of equipment, you can take water from a nearby mud puddle & make it\nclear, clean & safe to drink\n\nBy Thomas Conroy\n\nLifestraw Lifestyle Survival Water FilterAmmoLand Gun News\n\nMidwest America –-(Ammoland.com)- Survival Water Filter : Water is required to\nsurvive.\n\nMany experts say you’ll live for only three days or so if you completely stop\nconsuming water.\n\nFEMA suggests having at least one gallon per person per day for emergency\npreparedness.\n\nHere in the United States, we take safe drinking water for granted. It’s as\nclose as the nearest tap or faucet. In public buildings, drinking fountains\nare just another part of the normal plumbing.\n\nBut even one small TEOTWAWKI emergency can disrupt or even destroy our water\nsupply. Earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, fires or accidents can contaminate or\notherwise shut down easily-available sources of water.\n\nThe simple fact is that we all need to have some sort of gear on hand that can\nhelp us filter water for drinking, cooking, and all the other uses. With the\nright piece of equipment, you can take water from a nearby mud puddle and make\nit clear, clean and safe to drink.\n\n> A good water filter can – quite literally – save your life. These water\n> filters are available from a variety of retailers.\n\n## Here Are The Top 5 Survival Water Filter\n\n# 5 NDuR Survival Straw\n\n5) NDur Survival Straw\n\nThe NDur Survival Straw ( http://tiny.cc/wde2ix ) is lightweight, compact\nSurvival Water Filter, and filters just about everything out of your water.\nNot only will it remove 99.9% of all the viruses, microorganisms and bacteria,\nit also does the same job on contaminants like chlorine, and heavy metals like\nlead and mercury. You just twist open the far end and dip it into the water,\nuncap the mouthpiece and suck the water through the straw. It’s that simple.\n\nIn an emergency, you could literally drink out of a residential swimming pool\nwith one of these things. Note: the ceramic filter inside is so efficient,\nit’s good for only about 25 gallons, depending on how clear the water was to\nstart with. But at its price, you can afford to stash a few of them in your\nsurvival cache or go bag.\n\n# 4 Sawyer MINI Water Filter\n\n4) Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System\n\nThe Sawyer Mini ( http://tiny.cc/21e2ix ) is small – only about two ounces –\nbut it’s a powerhouse. It can filter up to 100,000 gallons. It comes with a\ndrinking pouch, and a straw. Or you can just drink right through the filter\nitself like a straw. It wipes out bacteria and protozoa and other microscopic\nnasties, but won’t filter out heavy metals or chemicals. It can also be\nbackwashed with clean water to restore its flow rate when it starts to get\nclogged.\n\n# 3 LifeStraw Family 1.0 Water Purifier\n\n3) LifeStraw Family of Survival Water Filters\n\nThe LifeStraw Family ( http://goo.gl/OXjv1C ) of Survival Water Filter s is\nlightweight, portable, easy to use and can filter up to 4,750 gallons, or\nenough for a family of five for up to three years. It’s a gravity filter, and\nrequires enough space for you to hang it up somewhere. Pour the water into the\ntop, and it runs down through the filter element and into a clean container.\nIt also filters out more than 99% of viruses, bacteria and protozoa, and can\ndeliver up to 9 to 12 liters per hour. You can supply a base camp with clean\nwater using a LifeStraw Family.\n\nIn perhaps one of the most striking endorsements ever filmed, you can watch\nCEO Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen guzzle water filtered by a LifeStraw Family\nthat was thoroughly mixed with cow dung only minutes prior.\n\n> Now that’s putting your money – or something – where your mouth is.\n\n# 2 Big Berkey Purification System 2.25 Gallon with 4 Black Berkey Survival\nWater Filter\n\n2) Berkey Survival Water Filter\n\nPerhaps no other name in water filtration is as recognized Berkey. People have\nbeen relying on ceramic filters since Henry Doulton developed them in the\nfirst half of the 19th Century for Queen Victoria in London. Berkeys are\navailable in all kinds of sizes, from one designed to provide daily clean\nwater for up to three people, to units that can supply up to 150 people per\nday.\n\nThese gravity-fed ceramic filter systems are so efficient, that the test\nsuggested by the manufacturer to check your Berkey for proper function is\nitself mind-blowing. If your Berkey can remove liquid food coloring from a\nbatch of water, it’s good to go. Like other high-quality filters, Berkey\nremoves more than 99% of bacteria, protozoa and viruses, as well chemicals and\nother contaminants. The filter elements do eventually clog, but you can get\nreplacement elements, both regular ceramic, and Black Berkey elements (\nhttp://tiny.cc/xof2ix ) that last even longer. The Berkey and the replacement\nelements can be a bit pricey, but the performance is worth it.\n\n#1 LifeStraw Survival Water Filter\n\n1) LifeStraw Survival Water Filter\n\nThe LifeStraw ( http://goo.gl/v6Ceu5 ) doesn’t look like much. It’s a very\nlightweight tube with a lanyard on it so you can wear it around your neck.\nThat’s exactly why I put it number one in my list – because it’s a very\nlightweight tube that you wear around your neck. Available from many\nretailers, including Brownells, it’s way more portable than the various Berkey\nsystems or the LifeStraw Family from the same company. It’s even lighter than\nthe Sawyer Mini and even more simple than the NDur straw. You just slip off\nthe caps, and drink from whatever source of water you come across. Like the\nother filters, it removes more than 99% of bacteria and protozoa and will\nprocess up to 264 gallons. It won’t filter out heavy metals or chemicals.\n\nOnce you are finished drinking, you merely blow through the LifeStraw to flush\nout the remaining water and help restore the flow rate to almost like new.\n\n> I put the LifeStraw at the top of this list because of its extreme\n> portability, relatively low cost, and ease of use.\n\nIn an emergency, clean water is vital. You can live quite a while without\nfood, but only days without water. Everyone should have some sort of survival\nwater filter or water filtration system, just in case.\n\n> Thomas Conroy is a firearms aficionado and writer who lives in the Midwest.\n\nTagged: Clean Water, Preppers, Survival Gear, Survival Tips, Thomas Conroy,\nTop Five7 Comments\n\n## 7 thoughts on “Top Five Survival Water Filter”\n\n 1. helot says:\n\nJuly 16, 2014 at 11:26 AM\n\nIn the directions for the Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System it says not to\nuse the unit if it freezes.\n\nI tried asking the company about this but received no response. Is this just\nwhen there is water in the filter, or even when it’s bone dry?\n\nSuch a hangup makes this a worthless bit of equipment if a simple freeze\ndisables it. Wouldn’t you say?\n\nDo the other filters have this limitation?\n\nReply\n\n 2. David in Mississippi says:\n\nDecember 9, 2015 at 11:25 AM\n\nYour reviews would be much more helpful, especially when comparing products,\nif you included (a) the prices of each product, and (b) the date these prices\nwere in effect.\n\nReply\n\n 3. billy rankin says:\n\nApril 22, 2016 at 6:35 PM\n\nViruses CANNOT be filtered. They must be killed with high temperature boiling,\niodine and chlorine.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Don says:\n\nJune 25, 2016 at 7:13 PM\n\nIs it better to boil the water before using any of the purifiers?\n\nReply\n\n 5. gg says:\n\nJuly 15, 2016 at 7:40 PM\n\nHow the hell do you think #1 is better than #4, 100,000 gal vs. 264? no,\ncontest\n\nReply\n\n 6. Sue says:\n\nJuly 27, 2016 at 6:39 PM\n\nBilly, There is new technology that enables a ‘filter’ to ‘trap’ virus, which\n(in effect) mechanically removes it from the water. No poison required. Check\nout http://www.outbackwater.com and look at the ‘gravity powered systems’\nusing the “NF” designation. Those use “electro-adhesive” filtration technology\nthat is proven, patented and thoroughly tested.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Sway says:\n\nSeptember 17, 2016 at 2:39 PM\n\n#5 was my choice for my needs, but it’s no longer available. Also, looks like\nfrom your review none of the others remove heavy metals mercury, lead, etc?\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nHome Page \| Recent Posts \| Most Popular\n\nRecent Comments\n\n 1. circle8: Congrats Hannah. Nice harvest. Good luck in your future hunts.\n 2. James Evans: The speaker's name is not mentioned. What kind of FAKE NEWS is this?\n 3. 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1,997,483	How To Wear a Brooch	If it's your first time wearing a brooch, try pinning it to the breast of a blouse for a classic, elegant look. If you have a shirt with a stiff collar, use a brooch or 2 to dress it up. You can also pin your brooch to a dress to add a little sparkle. Alternatively, attach it to a sweater or sweater dress for a mix of style and comfort. For more formal occasions, affix your brooch to the lapel of a jacket or blazer to add a little personality.	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Brooches are one of the most versatile accessories and there are no specific rules of wearing them, but it is more up to your personal style.", "Brooches are the perfect ornaments, especially when you are wearing coats and other type of outerwear. They can be found in so many versatile designs, sizes and colors. The ones with rhinestones are perfect for your more formal outfits. And when it comes to popularity, the channel brooches are the ones that can be spotted everywhere. The most common location for a brooch is the top of the right or left bust, but nowadays brooches have been spotted on other places. For instance, one great place to wear your brooch is the center of your collarbones, when you are wearing a button-down shirt. At this spot, the brooch can be an alternative to wearing a necklace.", "Another way to wear a brooch is to place it by your waist. This can make your waist look slimmer. Also you can choose to pin your brooch on your skirt as an alternative to wearing a fashionable belt. Brooches can be also used to close a blazer or a coat that don’t have buttons. For a cape-like look, pin the brooch at the topmost area.", "And as the winter time is a time for wearing other accessories like scarves, you can use a brooch to join the ends of the scarf, or to simply decorate a plain scarf. Also, you may choose to wear brooches on fedora hats or beanies and thus give them a unique look. Scroll down now to see the rest of the outfit ideas that we have chosen for you today and choose how you will wear a brooch this winter.", "Brooches are the most versatile accessories and since they can be worn in many different ways, they have become a popular jewelry trend. Tell us in the comments whether you will stick to the common way of wearing a brooch at the top of your bust or would you try to wear it like in some of the above ways. Thank you for reading and don’t forget to stay up to date with our content to keep up with the latest fashion and beauty trends." ] }, "parsed_md": "17 Ways Of How To Wear A Brooch - fashionsy.com\n\n## fashionsy.com\n\n# 17 Ways Of How To Wear A Brooch\n\nBrooches are one of the jewelry trends that you should follow this winter, so\ntoday we have chosen several street style looks to show you how to wear a\nbrooch. Brooches are one of the most versatile accessories and there are no\nspecific rules of wearing them, but it is more up to your personal style.\n\nBrooches are the perfect ornaments, especially when you are wearing coats and\nother type of outerwear. They can be found in so many versatile designs, sizes\nand colors. The ones with rhinestones are perfect for your more formal\noutfits. And when it comes to popularity, the channel brooches are the ones\nthat can be spotted everywhere. The most common location for a brooch is the\ntop of the right or left bust, but nowadays brooches have been spotted on\nother places. For instance, one great place to wear your brooch is the center\nof your collarbones, when you are wearing a button-down shirt. At this spot,\nthe brooch can be an alternative to wearing a necklace.\n\nSEE ALSO: 16 Ways Of How To Wear A Statement Necklace With Sweater\n\n## 17 Ways Of How To Wear A Brooch\n\nPhoto via: sydnestyle.com\n\nPhoto via: themysteriousgirl.ro\n\nPhoto via: galmeetsglam.com\n\nPhoto via: galmeetsglam.com\n\nPhoto via: suburbanfauxpas.com\n\nPhoto via: brooklynblonde.com\n\nPhoto via: lovely-pepa.com\n\nAnother way to wear a brooch is to place it by your waist. This can make your\nwaist look slimmer. Also you can choose to pin your brooch on your skirt as an\nalternative to wearing a fashionable belt. Brooches can be also used to close\na blazer or a coat that don’t have buttons. For a cape-like look, pin the\nbrooch at the topmost area.\n\nPhoto via: statesofstyle.net\n\nPhoto via: fashionhippieloves.com\n\nPhoto via: sydnestyle.com\n\nPhoto via: songofstyle.com\n\nPhoto via: thefancypantsreport.com\n\nAnd as the winter time is a time for wearing other accessories like scarves,\nyou can use a brooch to join the ends of the scarf, or to simply decorate a\nplain scarf. Also, you may choose to wear brooches on fedora hats or beanies\nand thus give them a unique look. Scroll down now to see the rest of the\noutfit ideas that we have chosen for you today and choose how you will wear a\nbrooch this winter.\n\nPhoto via: blogs.nordstrom.com\n\nPhoto via: whowhatwear.co.uk\n\nPhoto via: cupcakesandcashmere.com\n\nPhoto via: fashionhippieloves.com\n\nPhoto via: fashionhippieloves.com\n\nBrooches are the most versatile accessories and since they can be worn in many\ndifferent ways, they have become a popular jewelry trend. Tell us in the\ncomments whether you will stick to the common way of wearing a brooch at the\ntop of your bust or would you try to wear it like in some of the above ways.\nThank you for reading and don’t forget to stay up to date with our content to\nkeep up with the latest fashion and beauty trends.\n\n### Follow Us\n\n### Related Posts\n\n * Fabulous Street Style Looks With Printed Trousers\n\n * My Favorite Fashion Blogs: Hello Fashion\n\n * 17 STYLISH BOYFRIEND COATS\n\n * Street Style Looks With Black Leather Jackets You Should Not Miss\n\n * The Kimono – Summer Fashion Trend\n\nfashionsy.com Copyright © 2021.\n\nContact \| Privacy Policy \| DMCA Copyright\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://therichlifeinwinecountry.com/2015/12/how-i-wear-my-brooch.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190102160339/http://therichlifeinwinecountry.com/2015/12/how-i-wear-my-brooch.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "How I Wear My: Brooch • The Rich Life in Wine Country", "passages": [ "The dazzle and glamour of the season are a big part of why this time of year is such a visual delight so what better way to partake in the glitz and the glory than to pin a bit of it somewhere on your outfit?", "With that in mind, Jill of Everything Just So and I decided to devote December’s “How I Wear My” to that bejeweled accessory that is making a comeback in a big way—the brooch!", "Jill from Everything Just So starts us off with her stylish brooch look. Jill tells us, “I am wearing a J. Crew coat, L’Wren Scott sunglasses, and carrying my mini Chanel bag. My vintage brooch is one I bought for $14 at a local thrift shop. The stone color is known as aurora borealis and is the most beautiful shade of iridescent blue.”", "What a stunning blue brooch on a stunning woman! I love the way Jill positioned her brooch on her scarf. I’ll have to try that!", "Jacqueline of Petite Silver Vixen wears a brooch that’s quite special to her and tells us, “I’m very pleased about the choice for this month’s series as it gives me a chance to wear my oldest and most beloved brooch – a panda. I’ve had him for about 30 years and he’s steeped in sentimental value! I’ve loved pandas since I was given a cuddly panda bear one Christmas at age four. When I was about 9, I was taken to London Zoo to see the famous Chinese pandas – Chia Chia and Ching Ching – as a birthday treat!", "“I decided to wear my panda brooch through the top button of my white shirt to keep the neckline of the shirt neat and tidy. With the pattern mixing of polka dots and stripes, the flashes of red with the gloves and beret and the pop of the blue bag, there was quite a lot going on in the outfit so a necklace would’ve been overkill. However, a jewelled brooch in black and white to match the striped pencil skirt, was just enough sparkle without over doing it.”", "Dawn Lucy of Fashion Should Be Fun shows us an edgy brooch look and says, “I have this antique art nouveau sterling silver brooch that I haven’t worn in years, so thanks so much for the motivation to get it out and wear it again! The design seems vaguely disturbing, right? A conversation piece for sure! I wore it with a vintage coat and some edgy booties.”", "Hang of POUM! La Mode is glowing in her winter white ensemble featuring a few brooches she bought thrifting. She tells us “I have not had the chance to wear them a lot but thanks to you, I got to sport them again with pleasure!”", "Susan of High Heels in the Wilderness wears a beautiful blur brooch from the 1950s and says, “I usually wear this on my navy Smythe boyfriend jacket. But I’m really liking it on this cream sweater from Gap these days. I have quite a few vintage brooches. Some were worn by my mum or grandmother. Others I picked up at vintage stores. I can never resist a lovely brooch.”", "Trina of Tea Time With Trina wears her brooches a little differently, on her knit cap. She tells us, “Simply pin them on a beanie and it instantly spices things up.” Such a great look for the holidays or anytime the weather calls for a cap.", "Pam of Over 50 Feeling 40 wears a bursting star brooch with champagne colored pearls and rhinestones. She tells a cute story about having to have this particular brooch: “The year before Coldwater Creek closed, I saw this brooch in a store window at Christmastime. It was their last one and I loved it so much, I had the sales associate climb into the window to get it for me. I am excited to pull it out this year for my holiday outfits!”", "Greetje of No Fear of Fashion wears a super cool and “eye-catching” brooch (sorry, I couldn’t help myself) and tells us, “This brooch is simple. Plastic even, I think. Boy oh boy... it can make nearly every outfit look modern. I wish I had more of such modern brooches instead of all my vintage costume jewellery. Nice but much more dangerous. If I am not careful they can make me look very old.”", "Naomi of Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda wears a lovely pearl brooch, placed at the neckline of silky black top. The brooch adds lots of elegance to her beautiful blouse.", "Tamera of Tamera Beardsley wears a necklace she made herself out of brooches. Isn’t it a stunner? She says, “I love gathering brooches by color and concept to make fabulous statement necklaces! I even have a DIY for the necklaces on my blog. For me making necklaces with vintage brooches is a lovely way to breathe new life into cherished pieces.”", "Anett of Tall Girl’s Fashion also wears her brooch on a hat and says, “I tend to wear my brooches on my silk scarves or on my hat. This hat originally had an awful plastic flower glued to the side so I tore that off and replaced it with a vintage bird pin that I once bought in London. I love how the pin brings a sense of whimsy and femininity to the quite masculine hat.”", "Suzanne of Suzanne Carillo adds whimsy to her look with a vintage bee brooch she pinned to the collar of a turtleneck. I love the way her look is both vintage and modern at once.", "Ana of Mrs. American Made wears a circle shaped brooch on her patterned blouse and says, “Sometimes I use a brooch to adjust the size of a garment in a pretty way – kind of like a safety pin but more attractive. This lovely #madeinUSA VelvetTees print top is a bit too big in the neckline for me so I adjust with a amethyst wreath brooch that belonged to my mother (and I appropriated years ago) so it does double duty. I do love the vintage jewelry!”", "HappyFace313 is wearing a beautiful Christmas tree brooch and says, “I purchased this brooch more than 10 years ago here in Vienna and wear it every December. I like that it has two little rhinestone chains that move around and look like fairy lights. It adds extra sparkle to the season and a bit to me, too. I’m also wearing my Neige d’Antan jacquard scarf – also a December “must”.”", "Julie of Kay and Star joins us for the first time and says, “These are my favorite vintage brooches. The large star with the pearl was my grandmother’s and the black and white was my mother’s. The last one I bought at a vintage store with my oldest daughter. I love to wear them on my wool moto jacket that I’ve had since college. I’m always a fan of more is more – so why not wear them all!”", "Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style wears a pink brooch and says, “I’m wearing my brooch to add some color to my outfit. I wanted a little pop of pink color, so thus my brooch, shoes, and bracelet fit the bill! This brooch has an identical sister in my mom’s house, so we try not to wear them at the same time! It’s not an antique and it doesn’t have significant story attached to it, but I love the color!!”", "The holidays just seem to call for rhinestones and sparkle, don’t they? I think a whimsical or elegant brooch is just the thing to make an ordinary outfit festive and fun.", "I bought a vintage Dorothy Bauer lip brooch recently on Etsy. I think it’s just what this simple sweater dress needed!", "I wear the brooch against darker clothing when I want it to stand out. For a more subtle look, I will pin it on a winter white coat or sweater.", "For January we are going to focus on another accessory that is an easy way to add a bit of style to an outfit—gloves! Whether they are made of fur-trimmed leather or fashioned from smooth silk, whether you wear opera-length stunners for a night on the town or a smaller pair trimmed with bows to brighten your day, join us for “How I Wear My: Gloves.”", "Send photos to howiwearmy@yahoo.com by January 5, 2016 and be sure to tell us a little bit about your gloves and outfit!", "Thank you to my How I Wear My partner, Jill, and all the stylish participants! We love seeing the looks you send to us each month. Be sure to take a look at lots more fabulous brooch outfits over at Jill’s blog, Everything Just So!", "It’s hard to believe another year is coming to an end so soon. Last year Jill and I put together special How I Wear My posts in which we picked our personal favorite look from each month on our own blogs. We’ve decided to do it again for 2015. Look for it on December 23rd!", "accessories, brooch, chic, clothes, dress, fashion, fellow bloggers, friends, holidays, How I Wear My, jewelry, shopping, style, wardrobe, wine country", "What an array of brooches, Adrienne. Gives me many ideas of different way to wear mine. Thanks for doing this. And Merry Christmas. xx", "I am so crazy about this post. The brooches are just stunning! I am particularly enamored of Jacqueline’s panda brooch, Dawn Lucy’s art nouveau brooch, Happyface’s Xmas tree brooch and your lips brooch. Oh who am I kidding, I love them all! Cheers to you and all these lovely ladies, this is really one of my favorite posts ever! Thank you for being such a terrific and fun HIWM partner! xx", "What great eye candy!! I love seeing all the brooches...especially as great ideas of how to wear them (like at the waistband or rim of a knit cap)! Thanks for a fabulous collage! jodie", "Another fantastic gathering my friend! I always so appreciate seeing how your topics are interpreted! So lovely to see some new faces joining in as well!", "Thanks for featuring me, Allison! It’s so inspiring to see all the different brooches and how differently we all wear them. The brooch necklace is an amazing idea — you repurpose something you already own to make something that would cost you an arm and a leg if you purchased it. Win Win!", "PS: I must have made some spelling mistakes in my email to you. I meant to say that I tend to wear my brooches on my hats or on my silk scarves. 😉", "Hi Anett – thank you so much for joining HIWM again this month! I love your brooch look. The typos have been fixed. So sorry for overlooking that! It’s my job to edit! I hope you’ll participate next month too for How I Wear My: Gloves! Adrienne", "I adore brooches and this series is such fun! I think I will wear a brooch today....you all have inspired me.", "Thank you so much for featuring my Panda Brooch amongst such sparkling company. I love all the brooches – what a diverse selection! Like Trina and Anett, I often wear a wee brooch on my favourite headwear – berets – as Trina is so right, they do spice things up. I love HappyFace313’s Christmas Tree complete with lights! Perfect for December and Dawn and Greetje’s ones are so unusual. I like Tamara’s idea of wearing them as a necklace; I shall have to try that. Off now to look at the ones over on Jill’s. Here’s to gloves for next month! Thank you and to Jill for hosting.", "I wanted to send my picture in too but you will laugh as I tend to wear my favourite broaches (spiders) on black leather converse high tops – crazy I know but I have pictures of me wearing them on Instagram http://bit.ly/1NMs3sg 😉", "🙂 I’m in love with your style! what an idea to pin spiders to the canvas of your shoes. Following you on Insta now 🙂", "🙂 I think this is one of the best HIWM challenges so far! Beautiful brooches and great ideas on how and where to wear them. Very inspiring. Now I’ll klick myself through the blogs of my fellow-brooch wearers...", "Thank you and Jill very much for hosting and putting it all together. Have a very HAPPY week! Best, Claudia xo", "Darn!! Iiased this, how? I collect vintage brooches from mostly Etsy and just love the history and nostalgia behind them. Love the ladies looks I wear mine as a button to pin a jacket, on a lapel, or as a pin for a fur stole!/sorry I missed out Jessxx", "So many pretty brooches and think I need to start adding some to my closet, they make such a great statement. Bummed I won’t be able to join next month since there’s zero need for gloves in Southern California.", "Everyone looks great with their brooches. I just can’t bring myself to wear them, I feel too fussy with one on.", "Such great pieces are shown here. I especially liked Tamara’s tutorial on how to make a necklace of vintage brooches. Very enlighting. Greetje", "I have quite a few vintage brooches. I am so happy they have come back in style. You ladies had some fab examples this time", "Thanks for hosting an inspirational HIWM! I really need to try a brooch on a hat now! I linked up this post with my Fun Fashion Friday Linky ... stop by and join the party if you want!", "Adrienne I loved seeing all of these unique ways to wear a brooh, whether a traditional or contemporary piece!! Beautifully done!", "This was such a fun challenge since everyone has a different method for wearing their brooches. It really shows just how versatile they can be.", "I'm Adrienne Shubin and this is my Wine Country lifestyle blog. I write about travel, beauty, healthy living, fashion and my life here in California's Wine Country. I live in Kenwood, a small town in Sonoma Valley, with my (retired) firefighter husband of 18 years, our 4 dog-kids and Sandy the Chicken. I just turned 51 and am looking forward to what the next decade brings!", "accessories Adora beauty Bill blog California clothes dress family fashion fellow bloggers food friends fun hats having a rich life healdsburg health holidays hotel How I Wear My jewelry napa Napa Valley Rich Life Travels self- improvement Seven for Saturday shoes shopping Sonoma sonoma chic Sonoma County spring Stella Carakasi style summer Tori travel wardrobe wine wine country winery wine tasting Women in Business writing", "© Adrienne Shubin, The Rich Life in Wine Country, The Rich Life on a Budget®, 2018. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. 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The stone color is known as aurora borealis and is the most\nbeautiful shade of iridescent blue.”\n\nWhat a stunning blue brooch on a stunning woman! I love the way Jill\npositioned her brooch on her scarf. I’ll have to try that!\n\nJacqueline of Petite Silver Vixen wears a brooch that’s quite special to her\nand tells us, “I’m very pleased about the choice for this month’s series as it\ngives me a chance to wear my oldest and most beloved brooch – a panda. I’ve\nhad him for about 30 years and he’s steeped in sentimental value! I’ve loved\npandas since I was given a cuddly panda bear one Christmas at age four. When I\nwas about 9, I was taken to London Zoo to see the famous Chinese pandas – Chia\nChia and Ching Ching – as a birthday treat!\n\n“I decided to wear my panda brooch through the top button of my white shirt to\nkeep the neckline of the shirt neat and tidy. With the pattern mixing of polka\ndots and stripes, the flashes of red with the gloves and beret and the pop of\nthe blue bag, there was quite a lot going on in the outfit so a necklace\nwould’ve been overkill. However, a jewelled brooch in black and white to match\nthe striped pencil skirt, was just enough sparkle without over doing it.”\n\nWhat a darling panda brooch and the perfect choice for Jacqueline’s look!\n\nDawn Lucy of Fashion Should Be Fun shows us an edgy brooch look and says, “I\nhave this antique art nouveau sterling silver brooch that I haven’t worn in\nyears, so thanks so much for the motivation to get it out and wear it again!\nThe design seems vaguely disturbing, right? A conversation piece for sure! I\nwore it with a vintage coat and some edgy booties.”\n\nWhat a glamorous gothic brooch. It especially looks great with the pewter\nbuttons on Dawn Lucy’s coat!\n\nHang of POUM! La Mode is glowing in her winter white ensemble featuring a few\nbrooches she bought thrifting. She tells us “I have not had the chance to wear\nthem a lot but thanks to you, I got to sport them again with pleasure!”\n\nSusan of High Heels in the Wilderness wears a beautiful blur brooch from the\n1950s and says, “I usually wear this on my navy Smythe boyfriend jacket. But\nI’m really liking it on this cream sweater from Gap these days. I have quite a\nfew vintage brooches. Some were worn by my mum or grandmother. Others I picked\nup at vintage stores. I can never resist a lovely brooch.”\n\nThey are hard to pass up, especially a gorgeous one like Susan’s!\n\nTrina of Tea Time With Trina wears her brooches a little differently, on her\nknit cap. She tells us, “Simply pin them on a beanie and it instantly spices\nthings up.” Such a great look for the holidays or anytime the weather calls\nfor a cap.\n\nPam of Over 50 Feeling 40 wears a bursting star brooch with champagne colored\npearls and rhinestones. She tells a cute story about having to have this\nparticular brooch: “The year before Coldwater Creek closed, I saw this brooch\nin a store window at Christmastime. It was their last one and I loved it so\nmuch, I had the sales associate climb into the window to get it for me. I am\nexcited to pull it out this year for my holiday outfits!”\n\nGreetje of No Fear of Fashion wears a super cool and “eye-catching” brooch\n(sorry, I couldn’t help myself) and tells us, “This brooch is simple. Plastic\neven, I think. Boy oh boy... it can make nearly every outfit look modern. I\nwish I had more of such modern brooches instead of all my vintage costume\njewellery. Nice but much more dangerous. If I am not careful they can make me\nlook very old.”\n\nNot only do I love this brooch but I love where Greetje pinned it!\n\nNaomi of Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda wears a lovely pearl brooch, placed at the\nneckline of silky black top. The brooch adds lots of elegance to her beautiful\nblouse.\n\nTamera of Tamera Beardsley wears a necklace she made herself out of brooches.\nIsn’t it a stunner? She says, “I love gathering brooches by color and concept\nto make fabulous statement necklaces! I even have a DIY for the necklaces on\nmy blog. For me making necklaces with vintage brooches is a lovely way to\nbreathe new life into cherished pieces.”\n\nAnett of Tall Girl’s Fashion also wears her brooch on a hat and says, “I tend\nto wear my brooches on my silk scarves or on my hat. This hat originally had\nan awful plastic flower glued to the side so I tore that off and replaced it\nwith a vintage bird pin that I once bought in London. I love how the pin\nbrings a sense of whimsy and femininity to the quite masculine hat.”\n\nAs a bit of a hat collector myself, I will have to give this fashion trick a\ntry!\n\nSuzanne of Suzanne Carillo adds whimsy to her look with a vintage bee brooch\nshe pinned to the collar of a turtleneck. I love the way her look is both\nvintage and modern at once.\n\nAna of Mrs. American Made wears a circle shaped brooch on her patterned blouse\nand says, “Sometimes I use a brooch to adjust the size of a garment in a\npretty way – kind of like a safety pin but more attractive. This lovely\n#madeinUSA VelvetTees print top is a bit too big in the neckline for me so I\nadjust with a amethyst wreath brooch that belonged to my mother (and I\nappropriated years ago) so it does double duty. I do love the vintage\njewelry!”\n\nA great tip reminding us that brooches can be functional as well as beautiful!\n\nHappyFace313 is wearing a beautiful Christmas tree brooch and says, “I\npurchased this brooch more than 10 years ago here in Vienna and wear it every\nDecember. I like that it has two little rhinestone chains that move around and\nlook like fairy lights. It adds extra sparkle to the season and a bit to me,\ntoo. I’m also wearing my Neige d’Antan jacquard scarf – also a December\n“must”.”\n\nA festive and sophisticated ensemble. Perfect for December!\n\nJulie of Kay and Star joins us for the first time and says, “These are my\nfavorite vintage brooches. The large star with the pearl was my grandmother’s\nand the black and white was my mother’s. The last one I bought at a vintage\nstore with my oldest daughter. I love to wear them on my wool moto jacket that\nI’ve had since college. I’m always a fan of more is more – so why not wear\nthem all!”\n\nSometimes more is more, especially when it comes to shiny, sparkly, pretty\nthings!\n\nJodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style wears a pink brooch and says, “I’m wearing my\nbrooch to add some color to my outfit. I wanted a little pop of pink color, so\nthus my brooch, shoes, and bracelet fit the bill! This brooch has an identical\nsister in my mom’s house, so we try not to wear them at the same time! It’s\nnot an antique and it doesn’t have significant story attached to it, but I\nlove the color!!”\n\nIt adds a fun, feminine pop of color to Jodie’s look!\n\nThe holidays just seem to call for rhinestones and sparkle, don’t they? I\nthink a whimsical or elegant brooch is just the thing to make an ordinary\noutfit festive and fun.\n\nI bought a vintage Dorothy Bauer lip brooch recently on Etsy. I think it’s\njust what this simple sweater dress needed!\n\nI wear the brooch against darker clothing when I want it to stand out. For a\nmore subtle look, I will pin it on a winter white coat or sweater.\n\nFor January we are going to focus on another accessory that is an easy way to\nadd a bit of style to an outfit—gloves! Whether they are made of fur-trimmed\nleather or fashioned from smooth silk, whether you wear opera-length stunners\nfor a night on the town or a smaller pair trimmed with bows to brighten your\nday, join us for “How I Wear My: Gloves.”\n\nSend photos to howiwearmy@yahoo.com by January 5, 2016 and be sure to tell us\na little bit about your gloves and outfit!\n\nThank you to my How I Wear My partner, Jill, and all the stylish participants!\nWe love seeing the looks you send to us each month. Be sure to take a look at\nlots more fabulous brooch outfits over at Jill’s blog, Everything Just So!\n\nIt’s hard to believe another year is coming to an end so soon. Last year Jill\nand I put together special How I Wear My posts in which we picked our personal\nfavorite look from each month on our own blogs. We’ve decided to do it again\nfor 2015. Look for it on December 23rd!\n\nMake it a rich day!\n\nXO,\n\nAdrienne\n\n## Other posts you may enjoy...\n\n * How I Wear My: Red Hot\n * How I Wear My: Straw\n * How I Wear My: Athleisure\n\n###### Follow:\n\n### You may also enjoy:\n\n * #### Seven for Saturday\n\n * #### Seven for Saturday\n\n * #### Two Generations of Healthy Lifestyles: Breakfast Favorites\n\n * #### Seven for Saturday\n\nShare\n\naccessories, brooch, chic, clothes, dress, fashion, fellow bloggers, friends,\nholidays, How I Wear My, jewelry, shopping, style, wardrobe, wine country\n\n### 23 Comments\n\n 1. Sue Burpee\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 6:11 am\n\nWhat an array of brooches, Adrienne. Gives me many ideas of different way to\nwear mine. Thanks for doing this. And Merry Christmas. xx\n\nReply\n\n 2. Jill\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 6:41 am\n\nI am so crazy about this post. The brooches are just stunning! I am\nparticularly enamored of Jacqueline’s panda brooch, Dawn Lucy’s art nouveau\nbrooch, Happyface’s Xmas tree brooch and your lips brooch. Oh who am I\nkidding, I love them all! Cheers to you and all these lovely ladies, this is\nreally one of my favorite posts ever! Thank you for being such a terrific and\nfun HIWM partner! xx\n\nReply\n\n * Petite Silver Vixen\n\nDecember 10, 2015 / 12:51 pm\n\nThank you Jill!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Jodie filogomo\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 6:58 am\n\nWhat great eye candy!! I love seeing all the brooches...especially as great\nideas of how to wear them (like at the waistband or rim of a knit cap)! Thanks\nfor a fabulous collage! jodie\n\nReply\n\n 4. Tamera Beardsley\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 7:36 am\n\nAnother fantastic gathering my friend! I always so appreciate seeing how your\ntopics are interpreted! So lovely to see some new faces joining in as well!\n\nSending you and yours big holiday wishes!!\n\nxoxo Tamera\n\nReply\n\n 5. Anett\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 7:43 am\n\nThanks for featuring me, Allison! It’s so inspiring to see all the different\nbrooches and how differently we all wear them. The brooch necklace is an\namazing idea — you repurpose something you already own to make something that\nwould cost you an arm and a leg if you purchased it. Win Win!\n\nPS: I must have made some spelling mistakes in my email to you. I meant to say\nthat I tend to wear my brooches on my hats or on my silk scarves. 😉\n\nReply\n\n * Anett\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 7:48 am\n\nOoops! I meant Adrienne! Sooo sorry...\n\nReply\n\n * Adrienne Shubin Author\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 7:50 am\n\nHi Anett – thank you so much for joining HIWM again this month! I love your\nbrooch look. The typos have been fixed. So sorry for overlooking that! It’s my\njob to edit! I hope you’ll participate next month too for How I Wear My:\nGloves! Adrienne\n\nReply\n\n 6. Bungalow Hostess\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 8:10 am\n\nI adore brooches and this series is such fun! I think I will wear a brooch\ntoday....you all have inspired me.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Petite Silver Vixen\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 8:16 am\n\nThank you so much for featuring my Panda Brooch amongst such sparkling\ncompany. I love all the brooches – what a diverse selection! Like Trina and\nAnett, I often wear a wee brooch on my favourite headwear – berets – as Trina\nis so right, they do spice things up. I love HappyFace313’s Christmas Tree\ncomplete with lights! Perfect for December and Dawn and Greetje’s ones are so\nunusual. I like Tamara’s idea of wearing them as a necklace; I shall have to\ntry that. Off now to look at the ones over on Jill’s. Here’s to gloves for\nnext month! Thank you and to Jill for hosting.\n\nReply\n\n 8. Yvonne\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 9:30 am\n\nThose broaches are all so pretty – have really enjoyed looking through!\n\nI wanted to send my picture in too but you will laugh as I tend to wear my\nfavourite broaches (spiders) on black leather converse high tops – crazy I\nknow but I have pictures of me wearing them on Instagram http://bit.ly/1NMs3sg\n😉\n\nYvonne x\n\nReply\n\n * HappyFace313\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 10:12 am\n\n🙂 I’m in love with your style! what an idea to pin spiders to the canvas of\nyour shoes. Following you on Insta now 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 9. HappyFace313\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 10:17 am\n\n🙂 I think this is one of the best HIWM challenges so far! Beautiful brooches\nand great ideas on how and where to wear them. Very inspiring. Now I’ll klick\nmyself through the blogs of my fellow-brooch wearers...\n\nThank you and Jill very much for hosting and putting it all together. Have a\nvery HAPPY week! Best, Claudia xo\n\nReply\n\n 10. Jess\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 1:41 pm\n\nDarn!! Iiased this, how? I collect vintage brooches from mostly Etsy and just\nlove the history and nostalgia behind them. Love the ladies looks I wear mine\nas a button to pin a jacket, on a lapel, or as a pin for a fur stole!/sorry I\nmissed out Jessxx\n\nReply\n\n 11. Happiness at Mid Life\n\nDecember 9, 2015 / 10:22 pm\n\nSo many pretty brooches and think I need to start adding some to my closet,\nthey make such a great statement. Bummed I won’t be able to join next month\nsince there’s zero need for gloves in Southern California.\n\nAlice\n\nWould love for you to stop by & join TBT Fashion link up.\n\nReply\n\n 12. Kathy\n\nDecember 10, 2015 / 7:00 am\n\nEveryone looks great with their brooches. I just can’t bring myself to wear\nthem, I feel too fussy with one on.\n\nReply\n\n * Adrienne Shubin Author\n\nDecember 10, 2015 / 8:09 am\n\nI only wear them around the holidays and for me, it has to be on something\nvery plain.\n\nReply\n\n 13. No Fear of Fashion\n\nDecember 10, 2015 / 1:33 pm\n\nSuch great pieces are shown here. I especially liked Tamara’s tutorial on how\nto make a necklace of vintage brooches. Very enlighting. Greetje\n\nReply\n\n 14. cindy hattersley\n\nDecember 10, 2015 / 7:56 pm\n\nI have quite a few vintage brooches. I am so happy they have come back in\nstyle. You ladies had some fab examples this time\n\nReply\n\n 15. Dawn Lucy\n\nDecember 11, 2015 / 3:51 am\n\nThanks for hosting an inspirational HIWM! I really need to try a brooch on a\nhat now! I linked up this post with my Fun Fashion Friday Linky ... stop by\nand join the party if you want!\n\nOXOX Dawn Lucy\n\nReply\n\n 16. Karena\n\nDecember 12, 2015 / 6:39 am\n\nAdrienne I loved seeing all of these unique ways to wear a brooh, whether a\ntraditional or contemporary piece!! Beautifully done!\n\nxoxo Karena The Arts by Karena More Books for the Holidays!\n\nReply\n\n 17. Suzanne\n\nDecember 12, 2015 / 8:07 pm\n\nThis was such a fun challenge since everyone has a different method for\nwearing their brooches. It really shows just how versatile they can be.\n\nI’m in love with that gothic brooch of Dawn Lucy’s, it’s so unique.\n\nThanks for hosting ladies!\n\nbisous Suzanne\n\nReply\n\n 18. Pingback: How I Wear My: 2015 Favorites - The Rich Life On a Budget\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is\nprocessed.\n\n### Meet Adrienne\n\nI'm Adrienne Shubin and this is my Wine Country lifestyle blog. I write about\ntravel, beauty, healthy living, fashion and my life here in California's Wine\nCountry. I live in Kenwood, a small town in Sonoma Valley, with my (retired)\nfirefighter husband of 18 years, our 4 dog-kids and Sandy the Chicken. 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Not only to they bring originality and newness to you go-to pieces, but they also look chic and have the ability to add a touch of eccentricity to you look.", "''Brooches are a great way to personalise an outfit'', Natalie Kingham, Buying Director at MATCHESFASHION.com tells The Telegraph, ''I have one on just about every jacket I own.'' A brooch or a pin is a very effective way to add originality to your look. If you've purchased the same Topshop blazer as everyone else, a sparkly embellishment strategically placed on the lapel, will ensure your jacket stands out among its counterparts. ''It's a more modern take on the classic idea of the charm bracelet - the personal touches that are unique to you'', agrees Jones.", "If you naturally gravitate towards 50 shades of black for evening, then a brooch will add another (welcome) dimension to your look. Try adding a collection of pins or a statement brooch to the pocket of a shirt or the front of a dress, instead of dangly earrings or a weighty necklace. It will offer a similar effect and will minimize the need for bright colours.", "You can wear a brooch on everything from an evening dress or a tuxedo jacket, to a T-shirt or knitted jumper and it's an accessory that easily bridges the day-to-night divide. ''The popularity of our pins is due to their versatility'', Jones continues, ''women wear them one at a time or in a row or cluster, and place them on everything from crisp shirts to coats, or even bags and bobble hats.'' What's more, while brooches might once have been considered the preserve of the 50+ age bracket, they actually look fabulous on all ages.", "A brooch immediately grants a piece of clothing an interesting edge, and can transform simple office attire into opulent eveningwear.", "This trend won't break the bank either. According to Lyst, the average order value for a brooch is just £20 - a figure which is kept low by the popularity of inexpensive pin styles over elaborate brooches; searches for pin brooches have increased 60% in the last 6 months, proof that this is a trend on the rise.", "The Queen, the Duchess of Cambridge and Sophie Countess of Wessex are among the members of the royal family to pledge their allegiance to the brooch in public. Just as they do for the rest of us, brooches offer an opportunity to add creative flair to the tailored suits and mid-length dresses sported by the royals. Where shoulder-grazing earrings or a chunky necklace might not be suitable for every occasion, a brooch is always appropriate.", "Sophie Countess of Wessex added character to her navy outfit in the form of a subtle pin placed on her collar. Credit: Rex", "The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Read our community guidelines in full here.", "We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future." ] }, "parsed_md": "Why a brooch is the unexpected accessory you need now\n\nNews website of the year\n\nSubscribe now Free for one month\n\nLog in\n\nSee all Style\n\n# Why a brooch is the unexpected accessory you need now\n\nSave\n\nKate Middleton embellished her asymmetric neckline with a sparkly brooch\nCredit: Rex\n\n * Olivia Buxton Smith\n\n8 December 2016 • 12:29pm\n\n### Follow the author of this article\n\n * Olivia Buxton Smith\n\n### Follow the topics within this article\n\n * Affordable jewellery\n\nWhether you're wondering if you can recycle your slightly tired black blazer\nfor the office Christmas party, looking for unique stocking fillers, or simply\nsearching for interesting ways to accessorize; the brooch, and its cooler\ncousin, the pin, might be just the answer you're after.\n\nBlogger Nicole Warne opted for a large, colourful brooch to top off her\notherwise simple ensemble Credit: Rex\n\n''Brooches and pins are part of the growing trend for personalisation'',\nDominic Jones, Creative Director of Astley Clarke, tells The Telegraph. Not\nonly to they bring originality and newness to you go-to pieces, but they also\nlook chic and have the ability to add a touch of eccentricity to you look.\n\nHere's why we think you should embrace the brooch...\n\n### They add originality to your outfit\n\n''Brooches are a great way to personalise an outfit'', Natalie Kingham, Buying\nDirector at MATCHESFASHION.com tells The Telegraph, ''I have one on just about\nevery jacket I own.'' A brooch or a pin is a very effective way to add\noriginality to your look. If you've purchased the same Topshop blazer as\neveryone else, a sparkly embellishment strategically placed on the lapel, will\nensure your jacket stands out among its counterparts. ''It's a more modern\ntake on the classic idea of the charm bracelet - the personal touches that are\nunique to you'', agrees Jones.\n\nAlexa Chung's safety pin-style brooch is the perfect finishing touch for her\nlook Credit: Rex\n\n### They pep up a black ensemble\n\nIf you naturally gravitate towards 50 shades of black for evening, then a\nbrooch will add another (welcome) dimension to your look. Try adding a\ncollection of pins or a statement brooch to the pocket of a shirt or the front\nof a dress, instead of dangly earrings or a weighty necklace. It will offer a\nsimilar effect and will minimize the need for bright colours.\n\nKristin Scott Thomas added a welcome embellishment to her all-black outfit\nCredit: Rex\n\n### They're versatile\n\nYou can wear a brooch on everything from an evening dress or a tuxedo jacket,\nto a T-shirt or knitted jumper and it's an accessory that easily bridges the\nday-to-night divide. ''The popularity of our pins is due to their\nversatility'', Jones continues, ''women wear them one at a time or in a row or\ncluster, and place them on everything from crisp shirts to coats, or even bags\nand bobble hats.'' What's more, while brooches might once have been considered\nthe preserve of the 50+ age bracket, they actually look fabulous on all ages.\n\nA collection of pins by Astley Clarke\n\n### Maximum impact for minimum effort (and expenditure)\n\nA brooch immediately grants a piece of clothing an interesting edge, and can\ntransform simple office attire into opulent eveningwear.\n\nThis trend won't break the bank either. According to Lyst, the average order\nvalue for a brooch is just £20 - a figure which is kept low by the popularity\nof inexpensive pin styles over elaborate brooches; searches for pin brooches\nhave increased 60% in the last 6 months, proof that this is a trend on the\nrise.\n\nLily Rose Depp wears a simple gold pin on the lapel of her jacket Credit: Rex\n\n### If they're good enough for the royals...\n\nThe Queen, the Duchess of Cambridge and Sophie Countess of Wessex are among\nthe members of the royal family to pledge their allegiance to the brooch in\npublic. Just as they do for the rest of us, brooches offer an opportunity to\nadd creative flair to the tailored suits and mid-length dresses sported by the\nroyals. Where shoulder-grazing earrings or a chunky necklace might not be\nsuitable for every occasion, a brooch is always appropriate.\n\nSophie Countess of Wessex added character to her navy outfit in the form of a\nsubtle pin placed on her collar. 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There is no iron lady without a brooch, don’t you agree? If you’ve never been a fan, give it a try this season, you might be surprised by the effect a small accessory can make. But if I don’t need to explain you the latest 2016 accessory trends, then tag along for a real treasure hunt; find out our 10 cool ways of wearing brooches in 2016 and try them all this week!", "One of the ways of wearing a brooch this year was presented by Versace, who chose a very practical way indeed – just pin it onto the shirt and let’s go have fun! It’s fast, easy and comfortable. Your special accessory will always be visible at your first hello and you will never accidentally lose it (just look down now and then to check if it’s still there). This is also one of the most feminine and classic ways of handling a brooch. There is nothing edgy about it, but the tradition still inspires.", "Rochas also introduced brooches this year, but instead of simply pinning it onto the shirt, it went up to the collar. Rocha’s bejeweled accessories for summer 2016 made the news for its beauty and uniqueness; go ahead and replicate this sophisticated style! This style fits perfectly into the office of the 21st century. Pick the right shirt with a suiting collar; remember that shirts are all different.", "The classics are never outdated. This season Michael Kors brought back the brooches on the blazer lapels, whether your accessory has a special meaning or it’s just a fashion statement, this way of pinning your brooch will never get old. You can be careful, you’ll never look weird viewing back at your past pictures in the feature!", "However, you might actually receive a lot of questions on the political parties or the constitution. Why? Because that’s probably your party coat of arms on your collar, isn’t it? In fact, women can pick much bigger sizes than men do these days. The more dramatic the design is, the more unforgettable your outfit will be. Make sure the fabric can hold the weight of a big brooch.", "You know your neckline is in the center of the attention. You know it well. So, what if we add another delicate detail to it! We adore brooches on V-necks (although other necklines will also work), just make sure to keep the balance and pick the right side (right or left?).", "Jackets are so detailed, which is why they also have wonderful spots for the summer 2016 trend of brooches to brighten up the mood a little. If you found a very small but powerful brooch accessory, you can even take a risk and pin it in the back of the jacket, right above the ruffles (if your jacket has any). We hope that brooch is not a special one though, otherwise you will never notice how it gets lost. This will level down your neutral look at the office, and might present you more feminine than you want to seem, so use cautiously.", "If your dress has a special detail on the waistline, go ahead and pin the brooch around it. Belts both on blouses and dresses work very well too! The brooch steals the attention from other body parts and concentrates the main target on the waistline. If you pick the right shape, you can even accentuate curves, where they need to be in the spotlight.", "One of the most common uses is pinning brooches on scarves. This method has always been used by both older and younger generations. No matter how well you wear the scarf, it always manages to flee like a free spirit. Add a reliable brooch and you will not only walk safely, but will also look like you just stepped down the global catwalk. Once you master the skills here, we can talk about scarves in general.", "Brooches can also go on the hat! It never got old, did it? And when hats meet brooches, something magical happens in the air. The movement of your head will always make the accessory shine, catching the rays of the light and coordinating the party attention.", "The most unexpectable way of wearing the 2016 accessory trend of brooches is on the swimwear... you can add a brooch to your beach outfit, especially if there is a beach part in the evening. The difference between the swimsuit and the glamsuit can be just one – a very small brooch. Be careful wearing brooches here. The fabric stands very tightly on your skin, so be warned not to hurt yourself with fashion. This same trend will look beautiful on your other beachwear. Whatever you decide, please skip the towel, as that will look more than advertising.", "Whether it’s the bag or the handle, you need to handle that bag with grace and elegance. Do you feel bad opening holes on that super-expensive Dolce & Gabbana bag? Add a piece of breathtaking fabric to the back and base your brooch on it.", "And you thought brooches are for the older generation! Remember, the best fashion trends always find their way to come back into our wardrobes. Remember, beautiful is what makes us feel beautiful. Brooches are some of the most feminine fashion accessories in 2016. Get classy with us, wear brooches!", "Larisa is a digital marketing expert and a content strategist. She is also immensely in love with the fashion industry, with its hues and undertones. Larisa is convinced that fashion is a delicate way of reinventing ourselves, as well as discovering and connecting to the world around us. It is artistic storytelling, where universal beauty is the leading theme." ] }, "parsed_md": "10 Cool Ways To Wear The 2016 Trend of Brooches \| Fashionisers\n\n * Video\n * Beauty\n * Fashion\n\n * Accessories\n * Celebrities\n * Lingerie & Swimwear\n * Style Tips\n * Vegan Fashion\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Fitness & Diet\n * Food & Drinks\n * Travel\n * Hair\n\n * Braided Hairstyles\n * Celebrity Hairstyles\n * Hair Colors\n * Long Hairstyles\n * Short Hairstyles\n * Makeup\n * Nails\n * Trends\n\n * Accessory Trends\n * Color Trends\n * Hairstyle Trends\n * Handbag Trends\n * Makeup Trends\n * Nail Trends\n * Print Trends\n * Shoe Trends\n * Swimwear Trends\n * Shopping\n\nVideo Beauty Fashion Accessories Celebrities Lingerie & Swimwear Style Tips\nVegan Fashion Lifestyle Fitness & Diet Food & Drinks Travel Hair Braided\nHairstyles Celebrity Hairstyles Hair Colors Long Hairstyles Short Hairstyles\nMakeup Nails Trends Accessory Trends Color Trends Hairstyle Trends Handbag\nTrends Makeup Trends Nail Trends Print Trends Shoe Trends Swimwear Trends\nShopping\n\n * Video\n * Beauty\n * Fashion\n\n * Accessories\n * Celebrities\n * Lingerie & Swimwear\n * Style Tips\n * Vegan Fashion\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Fitness & Diet\n * Food & Drinks\n * Travel\n * Hair\n\n * Braided Hairstyles\n * Celebrity Hairstyles\n * Hair Colors\n * Long Hairstyles\n * Short Hairstyles\n * Makeup\n * Nails\n * Trends\n\n * Accessory Trends\n * Color Trends\n * Hairstyle Trends\n * Handbag Trends\n * Makeup Trends\n * Nail Trends\n * Print Trends\n * Shoe Trends\n * Swimwear Trends\n * Shopping\n\n# 10 Cool Ways To Wear The 2016 Trend of Brooches\n\n * 1.3Kshares\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Google+\n * Pinterest\n * Email\n\nBeing Margaret Thatcher is trendy again! 2016 is the year of iron ladies and,\nmost importantly, the must-have accessories, brooches. There is no iron lady\nwithout a brooch, don’t you agree? If you’ve never been a fan, give it a try\nthis season, you might be surprised by the effect a small accessory can make.\nBut if I don’t need to explain you the latest 2016 accessory trends, then tag\nalong for a real treasure hunt; find out our 10 cool ways of wearing brooches\nin 2016 and try them all this week!\n\n## #1. On the Shirt\n\nOne of the ways of wearing a brooch this year was presented by Versace, who\nchose a very practical way indeed – just pin it onto the shirt and let’s go\nhave fun! It’s fast, easy and comfortable. Your special accessory will always\nbe visible at your first hello and you will never accidentally lose it (just\nlook down now and then to check if it’s still there). This is also one of the\nmost feminine and classic ways of handling a brooch. There is nothing edgy\nabout it, but the tradition still inspires.\n\n## #2. On the Collar\n\nRochas also introduced brooches this year, but instead of simply pinning it\nonto the shirt, it went up to the collar. Rocha’s bejeweled accessories for\nsummer 2016 made the news for its beauty and uniqueness; go ahead and\nreplicate this sophisticated style! This style fits perfectly into the office\nof the 21st century. Pick the right shirt with a suiting collar; remember that\nshirts are all different.\n\n## #3. On the Blazer Lapels\n\nThe classics are never outdated. This season Michael Kors brought back the\nbrooches on the blazer lapels, whether your accessory has a special meaning or\nit’s just a fashion statement, this way of pinning your brooch will never get\nold. You can be careful, you’ll never look weird viewing back at your past\npictures in the feature!\n\nHowever, you might actually receive a lot of questions on the political\nparties or the constitution. Why? Because that’s probably your party coat of\narms on your collar, isn’t it? In fact, women can pick much bigger sizes than\nmen do these days. The more dramatic the design is, the more unforgettable\nyour outfit will be. Make sure the fabric can hold the weight of a big brooch.\n\n## #4. Around Your Neckline\n\nYou know your neckline is in the center of the attention. You know it well.\nSo, what if we add another delicate detail to it! We adore brooches on V-necks\n(although other necklines will also work), just make sure to keep the balance\nand pick the right side (right or left?).\n\n## #5. Skirts, Jackets... Find the Right Spot\n\nJackets are so detailed, which is why they also have wonderful spots for the\nsummer 2016 trend of brooches to brighten up the mood a little. If you found a\nvery small but powerful brooch accessory, you can even take a risk and pin it\nin the back of the jacket, right above the ruffles (if your jacket has any).\nWe hope that brooch is not a special one though, otherwise you will never\nnotice how it gets lost. This will level down your neutral look at the office,\nand might present you more feminine than you want to seem, so use cautiously.\n\n## #6. Draw the Waistline\n\nIf your dress has a special detail on the waistline, go ahead and pin the\nbrooch around it. Belts both on blouses and dresses work very well too! The\nbrooch steals the attention from other body parts and concentrates the main\ntarget on the waistline. If you pick the right shape, you can even accentuate\ncurves, where they need to be in the spotlight.\n\n## #7. Hold the Scarf\n\nOne of the most common uses is pinning brooches on scarves. This method has\nalways been used by both older and younger generations. No matter how well you\nwear the scarf, it always manages to flee like a free spirit. Add a reliable\nbrooch and you will not only walk safely, but will also look like you just\nstepped down the global catwalk. Once you master the skills here, we can talk\nabout scarves in general.\n\n## #8. The Hat Bling\n\nBrooches can also go on the hat! It never got old, did it? And when hats meet\nbrooches, something magical happens in the air. The movement of your head will\nalways make the accessory shine, catching the rays of the light and\ncoordinating the party attention.\n\n## #9. Swimsuits & Beachwear\n\nThe most unexpectable way of wearing the 2016 accessory trend of brooches is\non the swimwear... you can add a brooch to your beach outfit, especially if\nthere is a beach part in the evening. The difference between the swimsuit and\nthe glamsuit can be just one – a very small brooch. Be careful wearing\nbrooches here. The fabric stands very tightly on your skin, so be warned not\nto hurt yourself with fashion. This same trend will look beautiful on your\nother beachwear. Whatever you decide, please skip the towel, as that will look\nmore than advertising.\n\n## #10. Handle Your Bag\n\nWhether it’s the bag or the handle, you need to handle that bag with grace and\nelegance. Do you feel bad opening holes on that super-expensive Dolce &\nGabbana bag? Add a piece of breathtaking fabric to the back and base your\nbrooch on it.\n\nAnd you thought brooches are for the older generation! Remember, the best\nfashion trends always find their way to come back into our wardrobes.\nRemember, beautiful is what makes us feel beautiful. Brooches are some of the\nmost feminine fashion accessories in 2016. Get classy with us, wear brooches!\n\nView our new slideshow for pretty brooch accessories 2016 you can shop now!\n\n Buy This BaubleBar Brooch!\n\n Buy This ASOS Brooch!\n\n Buy This ASOS Brooch!\n\n Buy This Tateossian Brooch!\n\n Buy This BaubleBar Brooch!\n\n Buy This ASOS Brooch!\n\n Buy This ASOS Brooch!\n\n Buy This ASOS Brooch!\n\n Buy This ASOS Brooch!\n\n Buy This Miu Miu Brooch!\n\n Buy This BaubleBar Brooch!\n\n Buy This BaubleBar Brooch!\n\n Buy This Nina Brooch!\n\n Buy This Swarovski Brooch!\n\n Buy This Tateossian Brooch!\n\n Buy This Swarovski Brooch!\n\n Buy This hook + ALBERT Brooch!\n\n Buy This Allison Reed Brooch!\n\n Buy This Lanvin Brooch!\n\nPhotos courtesy of Vogue\n\nWritten by Larisa Aslanyan\n\nLarisa is a digital marketing expert and a content strategist. She is also\nimmensely in love with the fashion industry, with its hues and undertones.\nLarisa is convinced that fashion is a delicate way of reinventing ourselves,\nas well as discovering and connecting to the world around us. 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I haven’t rocked a brooch in quite a while so I got inspiration from Jillian’s post, How to Wear a Brooch 9 Ways. I went in my own direction though, and amped up the sparkle on my plaid bag. This bag/brooch sitch will be great for holiday but given that we still have a few months (wait, weeks?), I paired it with plaid and a cozy cashmere poncho (which is 30% off today!).", "I have to say I didn’t really get the poncho trend until I got one of my own. Let me tell you a secret... It’s just a fancy way to wear a blanket in public which is basically my life dream all winter long. Good luck getting me out of them this winter.", "I love this look, Julia!! (And do we think we need to buy 10 of those J.Crew turtlenecks to get us through the fall and winter seasons? Haha — I wear mine at least twice per week!)", "I love the brooch on your bag, what a great way to add a little sparkle to your outfit! – Monica", "Those brooches are absolutely gorgeous! And I love the red plaid bag – such a fun pop of color! 🙂", "I’m so obsessed with adding vintage brooches to all my looks right now! Plus, it’s fun to go brooch-hunting at my local antique stores.", "Love how you styled yours right on your bag, I don’t know if I’d wear one on my sweater (maybe depending on my mood) but I can get behind this way more!", "Welcome to Lemon Stripes, where my adventures in motherhood, style, healthy(ish) living, and life in New England come to play." ] }, "parsed_md": "Put a Brooch on It\n\nMenu\n\n * Home\n * Fashion\n * decor\n * Recipes\n * Travel\n * Beauty\n * Lifestyle\n * Motherhood\n * Connecticut Guide\n * About\n * Contact\n\n * Home\n * About:\n\n * About Julia\n * F.A.Q.s\n * Contact\n * Browse posts by:\n\n * Fashion\n * decor\n * Recipes\n * Lifestyle\n * Beauty\n * Motherhood\n * Shop By:\n\n * Instagram Story\n * Instagram Post\n * Amazon Shop\n * CT Guide\n * Instagram\n * Pinterest\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Bloglovin\n * RSS\n\nSkip to content\n\n * About\n * F.A.Q.s\n * Partner\n * Contact\n * Shop\n\n * Shop by Instagram\n * Shop Instagram Stories\n * Amazon Shop\n * Connecticut Guide\n\n# Lemon Stripes\n\n# Put a Brooch on It\n\nOctober 28, 2015 \| Outfits\n\nc/o Sweet & Spark brooches (similar here), J.Mclaughlin cashmere poncho (30%\noff today), J.Crew turtleneck, c/o Mark & Graham bag, AG jeans\n\nA few weeks ago, Sweet & Spark sent me a few brooches to play with. I haven’t\nrocked a brooch in quite a while so I got inspiration from Jillian’s post, How\nto Wear a Brooch 9 Ways. I went in my own direction though, and amped up the\nsparkle on my plaid bag. This bag/brooch sitch will be great for holiday but\ngiven that we still have a few months (wait, weeks?), I paired it with plaid\nand a cozy cashmere poncho (which is 30% off today!).\n\nI have to say I didn’t really get the poncho trend until I got one of my own.\nLet me tell you a secret... It’s just a fancy way to wear a blanket in public\nwhich is basically my life dream all winter long. Good luck getting me out of\nthem this winter.\n\nWant to style a vintage brooch of your own? Use code BROOCHIT for 20% off at\nSweet & Spark!\n\nShop my look:\n\n### Share this post:\n\n### View all posts in:\n\nOutfits\n\n### Comments\n\n9\n\n### More to love:\n\n * Weekly Meal Plan: Week 1\n * Lilly Pulitzer Knit Dresses\n * 8 Outfits From My Closet\n\nfollow along @lemonstripes\n\n### Leave a Comment Cancel Comment\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is\nprocessed.\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Kelly in the City said:\n\nI love this look, Julia!! (And do we think we need to buy 10 of those J.Crew\nturtlenecks to get us through the fall and winter seasons? Haha — I wear mine\nat least twice per week!)\n\nxx Kelly \| Kelly in the City\n\n10.28.15 · Reply\n\n 2. Liv said:\n\nLove the brooch detail. Great fall look!\n\nLiv\n\nhttp://www.livforstyle.net\n\n10.28.15 · Reply\n\n 3. Paola Blanc said:\n\nAmazing outfit! Paola http://www.lechicchedipaola.it/\n\n10.28.15 · Reply\n\n 4. Dana Mannarino said:\n\nSo cute! Love how you can see the stripes through your poncho!\n\nPink Champagne Problems\n\n10.28.15 · Reply\n\n 5. Monica said:\n\nI love the brooch on your bag, what a great way to add a little sparkle to\nyour outfit! – Monica\n\nhttp://www.careofmon.wordpress.com\n\n10.28.15 · Reply\n\n 6. Dani Mendocha said:\n\nThose brooches are absolutely gorgeous! And I love the red plaid bag – such a\nfun pop of color! 🙂\n\nDani \| http://www.styledvariety.com\n\n10.28.15 · Reply\n\n 7. Hannah said:\n\nI’m so obsessed with adding vintage brooches to all my looks right now! Plus,\nit’s fun to go brooch-hunting at my local antique stores.\n\nxx Hannah // http://www.HomemadeBanana.com\n\n10.28.15 · Reply\n\n 8. Laura Kathleen @LauraAimeVous said:\n\nLove how you styled yours right on your bag, I don’t know if I’d wear one on\nmy sweater (maybe depending on my mood) but I can get behind this way more!\n\nLaura http://www.lauraaimevous.com\n\n10.28.15 · Reply\n\n 9. Katie said:\n\nThis outfit is so cute! That poncho looks so comfy!\n\nxoxo, Katie chicincarolina.blogspot.com\n\n10.28.15 · Reply\n\nWelcome to Lemon Stripes, where my adventures in motherhood, style,\nhealthy(ish) living, and life in New England come to play.\n\nMeet Julia\n\n * Instagram\n * Pinterest\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Bloglovin\n * RSS\n\nSubscribe!\n\n##\n\nSubscribe to my newsletters for exclusive content.\n\n## Currently Popular\n\n * TikTok Feta & Tomato Baked Pasta\n * Our Dining Room\n * 15 Easy At-Home Lunch Ideas\n\n## My Favorite Fleece\n\nshop it\n\n### Follow Julia\n\n##### @lemonstripes\n\n### You're not Alone\n\n##### Life with Anxiety\n\n * Shop Instagrams\n * Shop Instagram Stories\n * Julia's Amazon Shop\n\n### join the discussion\n\n##### Mamas Facebook Group\n\n### all about\n\n##### Motherhood\n\n### easy, healthy\n\n##### get recipes\n\n### Feel good, look good\n\n##### Browse outfits\n\n### Follow Along\n\n## On Instagram\n\n * About\n * Partner\n * Press\n * F.A.Q.s\n * Julia’s Picks\n * Instagram\n * Snapchat\n * Pinterest\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Bloglovin\n * RSS\n\n## On Pinterest\n\n * Copyright 2021\n * Terms of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n * Design by Victoria McGinley\n * Development by Elembee\n\nGet the Newsletters\n\nSign up to receive Julia's weekly newsletter, filled with blog updates, sale\nalerts, and extra exclusive content.\n\npowered by chloédigital\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://archive.jsonline.com/features/fashion/there-are-modern-ways-to-wear-a-brooch-b99714142z1-377835551.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210418051059/http://archive.jsonline.com/features/fashion/there-are-modern-ways-to-wear-a-brooch-b99714142z1-377835551.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "There are modern ways to wear a brooch", "passages": [ "The word \"brooch\" sounds so old-fashioned, but worn the right way, decorative pins can add style, quirk and even function to a modern wardrobe.", "Here are some ideas from \"How to Wear Jewelry: 55 Styles\" (Abrams Image, $12.95), which dedicates a chapter to styling a variety of brooches.", "■ Pair a vintage gem brooch with a sparkly statement necklace, placing the brooch centered right under your collar. Pair a dainty pin with a simple tiered necklace.", "■ Attach a large vintage brooch to a chunky knit scarf, pinning the brooch to the side and using it to keep the end of the scarf in place.", "■ Attach barrettes, bobby pins or a hair comb to a brooch and secure it in your hair. Pin a brooch to a long piece of ribbon to use as a headband." ] }, "parsed_md": "There are modern ways to wear a brooch\n\n###### Follow:\n\n## Fresh Answers\n\n# There are modern ways to wear a brooch\n\n * #### “How to Wear Jewelry”\n\n#### Just a few ideas for ways to wear a brooch.\n\n * #### \"How to Wear Jewelry: 55 Styles\" by Jinnie Lee (Abrams Image)\n\n * #### How to Wear Jewelry\n\n#### Add brooches to your accessories.\n\n#### “How to Wear Jewelry”\n\n#### Just a few ideas for ways to wear a brooch.\n\nBy Alison Sherwood of the Journal Sentinel\n\nMay 2, 2016\n\n * Tweet\n * Email\n * Print\n * (0) Comments\n\nThe word \"brooch\" sounds so old-fashioned, but worn the right way, decorative\npins can add style, quirk and even function to a modern wardrobe.\n\nHere are some ideas from \"How to Wear Jewelry: 55 Styles\" (Abrams Image,\n$12.95), which dedicates a chapter to styling a variety of brooches.\n\n■ Line the neckline of a spring dress with enamel floral brooches in various\nsizes and colors.\n\n■ Position a bejeweled vintage brooch centered directly under your collar\npeeking out from a simple sweater.\n\n■ Adorn collar tips of a button-down shirt with a simple or elaborate chain\nbrooch or jeweled collar pins.\n\n■ Decorate a collared winter coat with two matching oversize brooches, one on\neach side.\n\n■ Pair a vintage gem brooch with a sparkly statement necklace, placing the\nbrooch centered right under your collar. Pair a dainty pin with a simple\ntiered necklace.\n\n■ Attach a large vintage brooch to a chunky knit scarf, pinning the brooch to\nthe side and using it to keep the end of the scarf in place.\n\n■ Attach small insect pins to the tops of fabric loafers.\n\n■ Add a quirky pin to your hat.\n\n■ Attach barrettes, bobby pins or a hair comb to a brooch and secure it in\nyour hair. Pin a brooch to a long piece of ribbon to use as a headband.\n\n###### About Alison Sherwood\n\nPulitzer Prize-winning multimedia journalist Alison Sherwood is the web\nproducer for the Journal Sentinel's lifestyle section, Fresh.\n\n@alisherwood asherwood@journalsentinel.com 414-225-5046\n\n© 2016, Journal Sentinel Inc. 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The Spencer tiara belonged to her father, Earl Spencer (now her brother), which is why it was a fitting topper for her 1981 wedding to Prince Charles. Though it belonged to her father, Diana continued to wear the tiara on several occasions. It’s so associated with Diana, that it has not been worn publicly since her death.", "Also called the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara, this pearl and diamond tiara was something of a Diana signature. Before Diana’s wedding, it was rumored that this would be the sparkler she’d wear on the big day, as the Queen loaned it to her as a wedding gift. And after her divorce from Prince Charles, it went back into the Queen’s vault — until now. It’s been embraced by the next generation, as Princess Kate has worn it on multiple occasions since her marriage.", "This sapphire brooch was a wedding present to Diana from the Queen Mother. (Sure beats a blender!) Very early on in her marriage, Diana wore the gem as a brooch, just as her grandmother-in-law did, but soon after, she put her own spin on it. She fashioned it into a necklace, held together by multiple strands of pearls. Diana continued to wear the necklace after her divorce.", "Perhaps Diana’s most iconic jewel was her engagement ring — which now graces the hand of Princess Kate. The 12-carat sapphire is surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds and set in 18-carat white gold. Unlike previous royal brides, Diana’s ring was not custom made, but rather from the jeweler Garrard’s catalog. At the time of his engagement, Prince William said he chose to give Kate his mother’s ring as a way to have her included in the special day.", "For one of her last public appearances before her death, Diana attended a performance of Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall in London. She wore this diamond and pearl necklace, which earned it the nickname of the “Swan Lake” necklace. It was part of a set, but at the time of the engagement, the earrings weren’t yet finished. Diana died before they were completed and never got to see the final product. Unlike many of her gems, this one didn’t belong to the royal family, and was sold at auction after her death. If you love the set, it’s currently up for auction again — for the cool price of $12 million.", "Created by Queen Mary to find a purpose for her wealth of the famed Cambridge emeralds, this diamond and emerald choker was frequently worn by Diana during her marriage. It belongs to the Queen, who seldom wore it, which is why she loaned it to her daughter-in-law. Diana was a big fan of the choker, and she was creative with how she wore it, too: Both around her neck and as a headband.", "Diana’s jewelry collection was never lacking in sapphires. This set was a wedding gift from Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia, and originally included a watch, earrings, a bracelet, a ring and the most impressive piece, a diamond necklace with a sapphire and diamond pendant.", "From the Saudi suite, Diana created a choker from the watch and the ring, which she also wore as a headband.", "The sapphire wasn’t Diana’s only impressive ring: She famously wore this emerald cut Aquamarine stunner to auction of her own clothes at Christie’s in 1997. The jewel is part of a set — the other piece is an aquamarine bracelet, where it’s connected by five strands of pearls. She wore both to a gala dinner in Australia in 1996.", "Diana wore pearls constantly, whether it was a simple strand or a multi- layered choker. This look combined two of her pearl pieces. She doubled up on the pearls, with a pearl drop necklace and an eight-layered choker.", "Another one of Diana's pearl pieces, this 11-strand choker is held together with diamond and ruby columns throughout. She wore this necklace on a number of occasions, including multiple film premieres.", "Meredith© Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporationthis link opens in a new tab. People is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. 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Princess Diana's Most Iconic Jewels\n\nThe late royal had a gem collection of statement-makers worth thousands —\nincluding many that she customized herself\n\nBy Diana Pearl Updated February 03, 2017 05:18 PM\n\nSkip gallery slides\n\nFB Tweet\n\n## 1 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### THE SPENCER TIARA\n\nemerald-earrings-2000\n\nCredit: Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images\n\nOne of the most recognizable pieces in Diana’s collection, well, wasn’t\nactually in Diana’s collection. The Spencer tiara belonged to her father, Earl\nSpencer (now her brother), which is why it was a fitting topper for her 1981\nwedding to Prince Charles. Though it belonged to her father, Diana continued\nto wear the tiara on several occasions. It’s so associated with Diana, that it\nhas not been worn publicly since her death.\n\n## 1 of 11\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 2 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### CAMBRIDGE LOVER'S KNOT TIARA\n\nImage\n\nCredit: Anwar Hussein/Getty Images\n\nAlso called the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara, this pearl and diamond tiara\nwas something of a Diana signature. Before Diana’s wedding, it was rumored\nthat this would be the sparkler she’d wear on the big day, as the Queen loaned\nit to her as a wedding gift. And after her divorce from Prince Charles, it\nwent back into the Queen’s vault — until now. It’s been embraced by the next\ngeneration, as Princess Kate has worn it on multiple occasions since her\nmarriage.\n\n## 2 of 11\n\n## 3 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### THE QUEEN MOTHER'S SAPPHIRE BROOCH NECKLACE\n\nbrooch-necklace-2000\n\nCredit: Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty\n\nThis sapphire brooch was a wedding present to Diana from the Queen Mother.\n(Sure beats a blender!) Very early on in her marriage, Diana wore the gem as a\nbrooch, just as her grandmother-in-law did, but soon after, she put her own\nspin on it. She fashioned it into a necklace, held together by multiple\nstrands of pearls. Diana continued to wear the necklace after her divorce.\n\n## 3 of 11\n\nAdvertisement\n\nContinued on next slide.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 4 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING\n\nengagement-ring-2000\n\nCredit: Tim Graham/Getty Images\n\nPerhaps Diana’s most iconic jewel was her engagement ring — which now graces\nthe hand of Princess Kate. The 12-carat sapphire is surrounded by 14 solitaire\ndiamonds and set in 18-carat white gold. Unlike previous royal brides, Diana’s\nring was not custom made, but rather from the jeweler Garrard’s catalog. At\nthe time of his engagement, Prince William said he chose to give Kate his\nmother’s ring as a way to have her included in the special day.\n\n## 4 of 11\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 5 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### THE SWAN LAKE SET\n\nThe Princess Of Wales Attends A Gala Performance Of 'Swan Lake'\n\nCredit: Antony Jones/UK Press via Getty\n\nFor one of her last public appearances before her death, Diana attended a\nperformance of Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall in London. She wore this\ndiamond and pearl necklace, which earned it the nickname of the “Swan Lake”\nnecklace. It was part of a set, but at the time of the engagement, the\nearrings weren’t yet finished. Diana died before they were completed and never\ngot to see the final product. Unlike many of her gems, this one didn’t belong\nto the royal family, and was sold at auction after her death. If you love the\nset, it’s currently up for auction again — for the cool price of $12 million.\n\n## 5 of 11\n\n## 6 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### THE ART DECO EMERALD CHOKER\n\nemerald-choker-2000\n\nCredit: Tim Graham/Getty Images\n\nCreated by Queen Mary to find a purpose for her wealth of the famed Cambridge\nemeralds, this diamond and emerald choker was frequently worn by Diana during\nher marriage. It belongs to the Queen, who seldom wore it, which is why she\nloaned it to her daughter-in-law. Diana was a big fan of the choker, and she\nwas creative with how she wore it, too: Both around her neck and as a\nheadband.\n\n## 6 of 11\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nContinued on next slide.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 7 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### THE SAUDI SUITE\n\nsaudi-suite-2000\n\nCredit: Tim Graham/Getty Images\n\nDiana’s jewelry collection was never lacking in sapphires. This set was a\nwedding gift from Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia, and originally included a\nwatch, earrings, a bracelet, a ring and the most impressive piece, a diamond\nnecklace with a sapphire and diamond pendant.\n\n## 7 of 11\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 8 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### THE SAPPHIRE HEADBAND\n\nsapphire-headband-2000\n\nCredit: Tim Graham/Getty Images\n\nFrom the Saudi suite, Diana created a choker from the watch and the ring,\nwhich she also wore as a headband.\n\n## 8 of 11\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 9 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### AQUAMARINE RING AND BRACELET\n\ndiana-split\n\nCredit: Tim Graham/Getty Images; Peter Carrette Archive/Getty Images\n\nThe sapphire wasn’t Diana’s only impressive ring: She famously wore this\nemerald cut Aquamarine stunner to auction of her own clothes at Christie’s in\n1997. The jewel is part of a set — the other piece is an aquamarine bracelet,\nwhere it’s connected by five strands of pearls. She wore both to a gala dinner\nin Australia in 1996.\n\n## 9 of 11\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nContinued on next slide.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 10 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### PEARL NECKLACE\n\npearl-necklace-2000\n\nCredit: Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images\n\nDiana wore pearls constantly, whether it was a simple strand or a multi-\nlayered choker. This look combined two of her pearl pieces. She doubled up on\nthe pearls, with a pearl drop necklace and an eight-layered choker.\n\n## 10 of 11\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 11 of 11\n\nFB Tweet\n\nPinterest Email Send Text Message\n\n### THE ELEVEN-STRAND PEARL CHOKER WITH DIAMOND AND RUBY SPACERS\n\njimmy choo\n\nCredit: Tim Graham/Getty\n\nAnother one of Diana's pearl pieces, this 11-strand choker is held together\nwith diamond and ruby columns throughout. 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1,534,839	How To Buy an Engagement Ring	To buy an engagement ring, find out your significant other's ring size and what kind of ring styles they like. It also helps to pay attention to their other jewelry to figure out if they prefer silver or gold. Next, check out a lot of different vendors to explore your options and compare pricing. You want to get the perfect ring, so don't go with the first one you find! Once you find the setting and stone you want, confirm that the ring comes with a diamond certificate that contains information on the stone’s cut, carats, and clarity.	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And with the right information, you'll be able to spend your budget on the diamond qualities that are most important to you. Read on and we'll provide you with a thorough understanding of diamond quality.", "To start, find out what shape she likes. Popular diamond shapes include round, oval, princess-cut, emerald-cut, Asscher-cut, marquise-cut, radiant-cut, pear- shaped, and heart-shaped diamonds. The majority of diamond engagement rings today are set with a round diamond. And most of the remaining rings are set with princess-cut diamonds.", "See the chart below to get an idea of the size of diamond that best suits your budget. You'll find a wide range of diamond sizes is available within a given budget. Next, you'll narrow this range when you decide on the quality of your diamond.", "\| Starting at $1,200\| Starting at $2,600\| Starting at $3,500\| Starting at $7,300\| Starting at $9,700 ---\|---\|---\|---\|--- Price comparison: D–J color, FL–SI2 clarity, Ideal–Fair cut. Prices and measurements are approximate.", "At Blue Nile, it's our goal to help all our customers make an educated, confident buying decision. Below is a summary of what you'll find in our Diamond Education.", "The cut of a diamond has the biggest effect on its sparkle, also called brilliance. Even with perfect color and clarity, a poor cut can make a diamond look dull. We carry only Ideal, Very Good, Good, and Fair cut diamonds, which produce the most brilliance. more", "Colorless diamonds are most highly valued and are priced accordingly. For the best value, choose a colorless or near-colorless diamond that has no noticeable color, grades D-J. These are the only grades of diamond color offered by Blue Nile. more", "Diamonds free from internal flaws, or inclusions, are very rare and highly- valued. The best value in diamond clarity is a diamond with no inclusions visible to the unaided eye. Blue Nile only offers diamonds graded FL–SI2, some of the clearest diamonds available. more", "Since larger diamonds are more rare than smaller diamonds, diamond value rises exponentially with carat weight. With a clear understanding of cut, color, and clarity, you can balance the overall diamond quality with the size of your diamond. more", "Thank You! – You will be the first to receive emails about new products, special offers, and new features from Blue Nile." ] }, "parsed_md": "Choose Your Diamond \| Blue Nile\n\nLive Chat \| 1888-565-7641 \| 24-7\n\nSign In \| Wish List \|\n\nEnglish, USD\n\n\| Español\n\nThe Source of BrillianceTM\n\nExclusive Offers & More: Sign Up Now\n\nHome Education Buying Guides Engagement Ring Guide\n\n# Choose Diamond\n\n## Ring Education Choose Your Diamond\n\n## CONTENTS\n\n * Diamond Education\n\n * Certification\n * Shape\n * Clarity\n * Cut\n * Carat\n * Color\n * Colored Diamonds\n * Blue Nile Signature Diamonds\n * \\- Signature Round\n * \\- Signature Princess\n * \\- Signature Emerald\n * \\- Signature Asscher\n * \\- Signature Cushion\n * Jewelry Education\n\n * Earrings\n * Necklaces\n * Bracelets\n * Rings Education\n\n * Engagement Ring Guide\n * Wedding Ring Guide\n * Find Your Ring Size\n * Choose Your Jeweler\n * Choose Your Ring\n * Choose Your Diamond\n * Metal Education\n\n * Platinum Education\n * Gold Education\n * Silver Education\n * Palladium Education\n * Tungsten Education\n * Cobalt Education\n * Gemstone Education\n\n * Ring Guide\n * Color\n * Clarity\n * Cut\n * Size\n * Enhancements\n * Pearl Education\n\n * Akoya\n * Freshwater\n * South Sea\n * Tahitian\n\n\|\n\nAn engagement diamond may be the biggest purchase you've ever made. And with\nthe right information, you'll be able to spend your budget on the diamond\nqualities that are most important to you. Read on and we'll provide you with a\nthorough understanding of diamond quality. \n \n--- \n \n## Choose Your Diamond Shape\n\nTo start, find out what shape she likes. Popular diamond shapes include round,\noval, princess-cut, emerald-cut, Asscher-cut, marquise-cut, radiant-cut, pear-\nshaped, and heart-shaped diamonds. The majority of diamond engagement rings\ntoday are set with a round diamond. And most of the remaining rings are set\nwith princess-cut diamonds.\n\nUse the tool to the right to view different shapes of 1-carat diamond set in a\nring.\n\n## Choose Your Diamond Size\n\nSee the chart below to get an idea of the size of diamond that best suits your\nbudget. You'll find a wide range of diamond sizes is available within a given\nbudget. Next, you'll narrow this range when you decide on the quality of your\ndiamond.\n\n\| Starting at $1,200\| Starting at $2,600\| Starting at $3,500\| Starting at\n$7,300\| Starting at $9,700 \n---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \nPrice comparison: D–J color, FL–SI2 clarity, Ideal–Fair cut. Prices and\nmeasurements are approximate. \n \n## Choose the Four Cs of Diamond Quality\n\nAt Blue Nile, it's our goal to help all our customers make an educated,\nconfident buying decision. Below is a summary of what you'll find in our\nDiamond Education.\n\nCut:\n\nThe cut of a diamond has the biggest effect on its sparkle, also called\nbrilliance. Even with perfect color and clarity, a poor cut can make a diamond\nlook dull. We carry only Ideal, Very Good, Good, and Fair cut diamonds, which\nproduce the most brilliance. more \n \n--- \n \nColor:\n\nColorless diamonds are most highly valued and are priced accordingly. For the\nbest value, choose a colorless or near-colorless diamond that has no\nnoticeable color, grades D-J. These are the only grades of diamond color\noffered by Blue Nile. more \n \nClarity:\n\nDiamonds free from internal flaws, or inclusions, are very rare and highly-\nvalued. The best value in diamond clarity is a diamond with no inclusions\nvisible to the unaided eye. Blue Nile only offers diamonds graded FL–SI2, some\nof the clearest diamonds available. more \n \nCarat weight:\n\nSince larger diamonds are more rare than smaller diamonds, diamond value rises\nexponentially with carat weight. 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No pressure. Seriously—once you figure out what she likes (with a little subterfuge), the rest is easy", "There's bafflingly little useful advice out there about buying an engagement ring. Google mostly spits back websites that teach you how to become an amateur gemologist, and your best bud just keeps saying he might know someone who knows someone who can get you a deal on a diamond. (He doesn't.) So we've assembled some hard-won wisdom that will help you get what you want—which, really, is all about what she wants—without getting suckered.", "1. This Is Gonna Sting a Little You'll hear that you should spend two to three months' salary on a ring, but that's pre-recession talk. Be realistic: Start with four to six weeks' worth of paychecks, and be prepared to drop a little extra if it'll get you perfection.", "2. Act Like a Cat Burglar Don't guess at her size—steal one of her rings to have it sized by a jeweler. While you're in her jewelry box, take a few cell- phone shots so you can remember what she likes.", "3. ...Then Turn Her Friends Into Accomplices Ask her pals (the ones who can keep a secret) if she's dropped any hints—the type of metal, the cut of the stone, a designer she likes. Because she has.", "4. Think of Yourself, Just This Once She might want her wedding band to match her engagement ring—and some couples like their wedding bands to match, too. In other words: Know that if you get her a rose-gold band, you might also end up wearing rose gold.", "5. Know the Rules of the Rock You can get a quick education online about how gemologists grade stones, but after that, you need guidelines: For a diamond, avoid any color grade below H (too yellow) or any cut grade below Very Good (not enough sparkle). We'd choose a better cut and clearer color over more carats, but if she's expecting a boulder, your choice is made for you.", "6. Go Beyond the White Diamond These days it's cool to put some color on her ring finger; black diamonds, yellow diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires are all fair game as center or accent stones.", "Traditional: but With A Twist There's no shortage of designers doing stylish riffs on the classic rock-on- a-ring. You can go full bling with stone-covered bands, try a shape that's more architectural or more hippie-organic, or even get her multiple rings that match—\"stacking\" is what the Vogue crowd calls it. Bonus: It's fairly gentle on your savings account. (We won't tell.)", "Vintage: Embrace the Quirk Your girlfriend collects vinyl and has a Pinterest page of Zooey Deschanel's outfits? Then vintage it is. Just know that pre-1930s gems aren't as flawlessly symmetrical as modern ones. \"It doesn't mean the stone is cheap,\" says Henri David, owner of vintage-jewelry-packed Halloween in Philadelphia. \"And yes, you can still get vintage gems certified [for insurance purposes].\"", "Custom: The Perfect Fit If you like the designer but nothing in the display case quite nails what's in your head, go bespoke. Tell the designer everything you can about your fiancée-to-be: her fashion style, her job, even her favorite season. \"One of the best rings I've made was when a guy said, 'My girlfriend loves spring,' \" says Brooklyn jewelry designer Nora Kogan. (That's her snake ring above.)", "I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to it's user agreement & privacy policy.", "Everyone wears them but not everyone wears them right. Your guide to the perfect fit on the perfect summer shirt", "© 2015 Condé Nast. All rights reserved Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (effective 1/4/2014) and Privacy Policy (effective 1/4/2014). Your California Privacy Rights The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Buy an Engagement Ring\n\nClose\n\nTwitter\n\nFacebook\n\nSign in\n\nSign out Edit Profile\n\nLook Sharp Live Smart\n\n# How to Buy the Right Engagement Ring\n\n## You found your soul mate; now you just need to find an engagement ring that\nshe'll love for, oh, the rest of her life. No pressure. Seriously—once you\nfigure out what she likes (with a little subterfuge), the rest is easy\n\nby Jon Wilde\n\nPhotograph by David Rinella\n\nJune 2012\n\nFrom left to right: Me&Ro, $14,600; Martin Katz, $32,500; De Beers, $12,000;\nPhoenix Roze (from top), $395, $695, $1,500; Nora Kogan, $2,420; David Yurman,\n$27,000; Ten Thousand Things, $7,200.\n\nThere's bafflingly little useful advice out there about buying an engagement\nring. Google mostly spits back websites that teach you how to become an\namateur gemologist, and your best bud just keeps saying he might know someone\nwho knows someone who can get you a deal on a diamond. (He doesn't.) So we've\nassembled some hard-won wisdom that will help you get what you want—which,\nreally, is all about what she wants—without getting suckered.\n\n1\\. This Is Gonna Sting a Little You'll hear that you should spend two to\nthree months' salary on a ring, but that's pre-recession talk. Be realistic:\nStart with four to six weeks' worth of paychecks, and be prepared to drop a\nlittle extra if it'll get you perfection.\n\n2\\. Act Like a Cat Burglar Don't guess at her size—steal one of her rings to\nhave it sized by a jeweler. While you're in her jewelry box, take a few cell-\nphone shots so you can remember what she likes.\n\n3\\. ...Then Turn Her Friends Into Accomplices Ask her pals (the ones who can\nkeep a secret) if she's dropped any hints—the type of metal, the cut of the\nstone, a designer she likes. Because she has.\n\n4\\. Think of Yourself, Just This Once She might want her wedding band to match\nher engagement ring—and some couples like their wedding bands to match, too.\nIn other words: Know that if you get her a rose-gold band, you might also end\nup wearing rose gold.\n\n5\\. Know the Rules of the Rock You can get a quick education online about how\ngemologists grade stones, but after that, you need guidelines: For a diamond,\navoid any color grade below H (too yellow) or any cut grade below Very Good\n(not enough sparkle). We'd choose a better cut and clearer color over more\ncarats, but if she's expecting a boulder, your choice is made for you.\n\n6\\. Go Beyond the White Diamond These days it's cool to put some color on her\nring finger; black diamonds, yellow diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires are all\nfair game as center or accent stones.\n\n···\n\nThree-Ring Circus Now that you know what she likes, you can weigh your options\n\nTraditional: but With A Twist There's no shortage of designers doing stylish\nriffs on the classic rock-on- a-ring. You can go full bling with stone-covered\nbands, try a shape that's more architectural or more hippie-organic, or even\nget her multiple rings that match—\"stacking\" is what the Vogue crowd calls it.\nBonus: It's fairly gentle on your savings account. (We won't tell.)\n\nVintage: Embrace the Quirk Your girlfriend collects vinyl and has a Pinterest\npage of Zooey Deschanel's outfits? Then vintage it is. Just know that\npre-1930s gems aren't as flawlessly symmetrical as modern ones. \"It doesn't\nmean the stone is cheap,\" says Henri David, owner of vintage-jewelry-packed\nHalloween in Philadelphia. \"And yes, you can still get vintage gems certified\n[for insurance purposes].\"\n\nCustom: The Perfect Fit If you like the designer but nothing in the display\ncase quite nails what's in your head, go bespoke. Tell the designer everything\nyou can about your fiancée-to-be: her fashion style, her job, even her\nfavorite season. \"One of the best rings I've made was when a guy said, 'My\ngirlfriend loves spring,' \" says Brooklyn jewelry designer Nora Kogan. 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To-date, over two thousand college age students across Africa and India have received financial assistance or have been awarded scholarships as a result of the generous support received from the diamond industry. Those that have since graduated have returned home to support their families and create opportunity in their communities.", "The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), created in 2003 by governments, non-governmental organizations and the diamond industry to eradicate conflict diamonds from the world's diamond supply, and the Clean Diamond Trade Act of 2003 provided a framework for building a global diamond market that is today over 99% certified to be from conflict-free sources. Zale has further taken measures against the conflict diamond trade by developing a conflict diamond compliance program, which requires our diamond vendors to provide proof of warranty from their sources of diamond merchandise.", "Since the adoption of KPCS and the signing into law of the Clean Diamond Trade Act, Zale has developed a conflict diamonds compliance program, starting with the revision of its Vendor Code of Conduct to include the Kimberley Process chain of warranties. The revised code specifically requires all Zale vendors to guarantee that the diamonds and diamond-containing jewelry they provide to Zale are conflict-free. Since the implementation of the revised code, Zale has consistently received the following warranty from Zale vendors supplying diamonds and diamond jewelry:", "\"The diamonds herein invoiced have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations Resolutions. The undersigned hereby guarantees that these diamonds are conflict-free, based on personal knowledge and/or written guarantees provided by the supplier of these diamonds.\"", "Other significant measures Zale has instituted include, but are not limited to, requiring our diamond vendors to provide proof of warranty from their sources of diamond merchandise upon request, training store associates on the Zale conflict diamond program and auditing our processes for compliance. Zale has also required its vendors to recertify their adherence to KPCS.", "Zale is making every effort to bar conflict diamonds from its inventory and provide assurances to our customers that the diamonds we sell are from legitimate sources. Conflict diamonds are diamonds mined in certain African combat zones that have fueled and funded civil war and gross abuses against the civilian population. Such diamonds are estimated to currently account for less than 1% of the world diamond production. All of the nations with significant involvement in the diamond trade and the leading industry associations cooperated in creating a global certification system aimed at preventing criminals from placing these conflict diamonds into the legitimate diamond supply chain. To supplement this government effort, leading organizations in the jewelry industry have created a voluntary program of self-regulation. We fully support this program and will do everything we can to make the new system work. Diamonds are a symbol of love and we want our customers to have confidence that we are using our best efforts to both bar conflict diamonds from our inventory and sell diamonds and diamond jewelry that are \"conflict-free.\" This information will assist you in understanding the conflict diamond issue and the global certification system of warranties.", "As of 2009, approximately 75 countries have adopted a system to control the export and import of rough diamonds. Known as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), it requires that each shipment of rough diamonds - before stones are cut and polished - be in a tamper-resistant container and accompanied by a certificate of origin. Each certificate is uniquely numbered and contains information detailing the shipment's contents.", "Participating countries have pledged to turn back or impound shipments of rough diamonds from any nation that fails to subscribe to the new standards. Shipments lacking proper certification will be treated in a similar way. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for enforcement at American ports.", "In the past, the legitimate supply chain was most vulnerable to exploitation between the time diamonds were mined in African combat zones and the time they were exported from the country of origin. Under KPCS, that problem is addressed as rough diamonds are packaged with a certificate of origin soon after they are mined. At later stages of the diamonds' journey to market, rough diamonds also carry a certificate describing the shipment's contents and confirming that the stones are coming from a Kimberley Process participant. Any country declining to participate is effectively barred from the international diamond trade.", "To supplement the government program, the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) and the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) - representing virtually all significant processors and traders - established a regimen of self-regulation. Its principal element is a system of warranties that accompany invoices covering the sale of rough diamonds, polished diamonds and diamond jewelry. The requirement applies to rough diamonds mined after December 31, 2002, and product fabricated from them.", "Each time the diamonds change hands, the seller affirms to the buyer, in writing, that the diamonds come from legitimate sources \"not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations resolutions ...\" Under the code of conduct adopted by IDMA and WFDB, members are required, among other things, to deal only with sellers that use the warranty system.", "The most important contribution jewelers can make within our industry is to deal only with trade suppliers of diamonds and diamond jewelry that comply with the Kimberley Process and its warranty system. We follow this policy and have taken concrete, comprehensive steps to sell diamonds that are conflict- free:", "Since January 2003, our trade suppliers of diamonds and diamond jewelry have been required to guarantee to us in writing that the jewelry they supply to us is conflict-free by (1) signing a Vendor Code of Conduct certification and/or (2) incorporating the KPCS warranty into each invoice submitted to Zale. The warranty states as follows:", "The diamonds herein invoiced have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with the United Nations Resolutions. The seller hereby guarantees that these diamonds are conflict- free, based on personal knowledge and/or written guarantees provided by the supplier of these diamonds.", "For diamonds mined before January 1, 2003, we require our diamond and diamond jewelry suppliers to certify in writing that they do not knowingly sell conflict diamonds and that, to the best of their ability, they have undertaken reasonable measures to help prevent the sale of conflict diamonds in this country.", "Following the recommendation of industry leaders, we retain for at least five years the warranties accompanying our purchases of diamonds and diamond jewelry.", "Additionally, we require our diamond vendors to provide us with proof of warranty from their sources of merchandise upon our request. If a vendor refuses to guarantee that their diamonds and diamond jewelry are conflict-free or if we have reason to believe that their merchandise came from questionable sources, we refuse to transact business with that vendor.", "We train our sales associates about this program so that our customers have confidence that the diamonds and diamond jewelry sold in our stores and over the Internet are \"conflict-free.\"", "The questions and answers below will assist you in understanding the conflict diamond issue. We want our shareholders, customers and employees to have confidence that Zale is using its best efforts to both bar conflict diamonds from its inventory and sell diamonds that are \"conflict-free.\"", "Conflict diamonds are diamonds mined in certain African combat zones that have fueled and funded civil war and gross abuses against the civilian population. Such diamonds are estimated to currently account for less than 1% of the world diamond production.", "As of 2009, approximately 75 countries have adopted a system to control the export and import of rough diamonds. Known as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), it requires that each shipment of rough diamonds", "before stones are cut and polished - be in a tamper-resistant container and accompanied by a certificate of origin. At later stages of the diamonds' journey to market, rough diamonds also carry a certificate describing the shipment's contents and confirming that the stones are coming from a Kimberley Process participant. Any country declining to participate is effectively barred from the international diamond trade. In addition, the Clean Diamond Trade Act codifies many of the provisions of the Kimberley Process. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for enforcement at American ports.", "The most important contribution jewelers can make within our industry is to deal only with trade suppliers of diamonds and diamond jewelry that comply with KPCS. Zale fully supports this voluntary program of self-regulation.", "Since January 2003, our trade suppliers of diamonds and diamond jewelry have been required to guarantee to us in writing that the jewelry they supply to us is conflict-free by (1) signing a Vendor Code of Conduct certification and/or (2) incorporating the KPCS warranty into each invoice submitted to Zale. The warranty states as follows:", "The diamonds herein invoiced have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations Resolutions. The undersigned hereby guarantees that these diamonds are conflict-free, based on personal knowledge and/or written guarantees provided by the supplier of these diamonds.", "This warranty assures Zale that the vendor vouches for the legitimacy of the merchandise and that the vendor, in turn, has required the same warranty from their source of merchandise.", "Following the recommendation of industry leaders, we retain for at least five years the warranties accompanying our purchases of diamonds and diamond jewelry.", "Zale requires its diamond vendors to provide proof of warranty from their sources of merchandise upon its request. If a vendor refuses to guarantee that its diamonds and diamond jewelry are conflict-free or if we have reason to believe that its merchandise came from questionable sources, we refuse to transact business with that vendor.", "We train our sales associates about this program so that our customers have confidence that the diamonds we sell in our stores and over the Internet are \"conflict-free.\"" ] }, "parsed_md": "Zales\n\nZales — America's Diamond Store Since 1924\n\n * Shopping Bag (0 items)\n * My Account\n * Order Status\n * Credit\n * Store Locator\n * Contact us 24/7 online or call 1-800-311-JEWEL (5393)\n\nshop zales outlet\n\n * Wedding\n\n * ## SHOP\n\n * Engagement\n * Bridal Sets\n * Three Stone\n * Wedding Bands\n * Anniversary\n * Promise Rings\n * Wedding Gifts\n * Settings\n * Design Your Own\n * ## EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIONS\n\n * Vera Wang LOVE\n * Ever Us\n * Celebration Diamond\n * Tolkowsky Legacy\n * Neil Lane\n * Love's Destiny\n * Arctic Brilliance\n * Past Present Future\n * Precious Bride\n * ## EDUCATION\n\n * Diamond Buying Guide\n * Ring Styles\n * Band Styles\n * Wedding Party Gifts\n * Anniversary Gifts\n * The Zales Difference\n * Love Stories\n * View All Wedding >\n * Rings\n\n * ## SHOP BY MATERIAL\n\n * Diamond\n * Gemstone\n * Pearl\n * Gold\n * Silver\n * Stainless Steel\n * Titanium\n * Tungsten\n * Cobalt\n * ## Gender\n\n * Child's\n * Ladies'\n * Men's\n * Unisex\n * ## Price\n\n * Under $50\n * $50 - 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To-date, over two thousand college\nage students across Africa and India have received financial assistance or\nhave been awarded scholarships as a result of the generous support received\nfrom the diamond industry. Those that have since graduated have returned home\nto support their families and create opportunity in their communities.\n\nTo learn more 'Diamonds Do Good' social impact stories click here and visit\ndiamondsdogood.com.\n\n## The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)\n\nThe Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), created in 2003 by\ngovernments, non-governmental organizations and the diamond industry to\neradicate conflict diamonds from the world's diamond supply, and the Clean\nDiamond Trade Act of 2003 provided a framework for building a global diamond\nmarket that is today over 99% certified to be from conflict-free sources. Zale\nhas further taken measures against the conflict diamond trade by developing a\nconflict diamond compliance program, which requires our diamond vendors to\nprovide proof of warranty from their sources of diamond merchandise.\n\nSince the adoption of KPCS and the signing into law of the Clean Diamond Trade\nAct, Zale has developed a conflict diamonds compliance program, starting with\nthe revision of its Vendor Code of Conduct to include the Kimberley Process\nchain of warranties. The revised code specifically requires all Zale vendors\nto guarantee that the diamonds and diamond-containing jewelry they provide to\nZale are conflict-free. Since the implementation of the revised code, Zale has\nconsistently received the following warranty from Zale vendors supplying\ndiamonds and diamond jewelry:\n\n\"The diamonds herein invoiced have been purchased from legitimate sources not\ninvolved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations\nResolutions. The undersigned hereby guarantees that these diamonds are\nconflict-free, based on personal knowledge and/or written guarantees provided\nby the supplier of these diamonds.\"\n\nOther significant measures Zale has instituted include, but are not limited\nto, requiring our diamond vendors to provide proof of warranty from their\nsources of diamond merchandise upon request, training store associates on the\nZale conflict diamond program and auditing our processes for compliance. Zale\nhas also required its vendors to recertify their adherence to KPCS.\n\n## Our Conflict Diamonds Policy\n\nWe take the issue of conflict diamonds very seriously.\n\nZale is making every effort to bar conflict diamonds from its inventory and\nprovide assurances to our customers that the diamonds we sell are from\nlegitimate sources. Conflict diamonds are diamonds mined in certain African\ncombat zones that have fueled and funded civil war and gross abuses against\nthe civilian population. Such diamonds are estimated to currently account for\nless than 1% of the world diamond production. All of the nations with\nsignificant involvement in the diamond trade and the leading industry\nassociations cooperated in creating a global certification system aimed at\npreventing criminals from placing these conflict diamonds into the legitimate\ndiamond supply chain. To supplement this government effort, leading\norganizations in the jewelry industry have created a voluntary program of\nself-regulation. We fully support this program and will do everything we can\nto make the new system work. Diamonds are a symbol of love and we want our\ncustomers to have confidence that we are using our best efforts to both bar\nconflict diamonds from our inventory and sell diamonds and diamond jewelry\nthat are \"conflict-free.\" This information will assist you in understanding\nthe conflict diamond issue and the global certification system of warranties.\n\n## Role of Governments\n\n * As of 2009, approximately 75 countries have adopted a system to control the export and import of rough diamonds. Known as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), it requires that each shipment of rough diamonds - before stones are cut and polished - be in a tamper-resistant container and accompanied by a certificate of origin. Each certificate is uniquely numbered and contains information detailing the shipment's contents.\n * Participating countries have pledged to turn back or impound shipments of rough diamonds from any nation that fails to subscribe to the new standards. Shipments lacking proper certification will be treated in a similar way. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for enforcement at American ports.\n * In the past, the legitimate supply chain was most vulnerable to exploitation between the time diamonds were mined in African combat zones and the time they were exported from the country of origin. Under KPCS, that problem is addressed as rough diamonds are packaged with a certificate of origin soon after they are mined. At later stages of the diamonds' journey to market, rough diamonds also carry a certificate describing the shipment's contents and confirming that the stones are coming from a Kimberley Process participant. Any country declining to participate is effectively barred from the international diamond trade.\n\n## Role of Industry\n\n * To supplement the government program, the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) and the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) - representing virtually all significant processors and traders - established a regimen of self-regulation. Its principal element is a system of warranties that accompany invoices covering the sale of rough diamonds, polished diamonds and diamond jewelry. The requirement applies to rough diamonds mined after December 31, 2002, and product fabricated from them.\n * Each time the diamonds change hands, the seller affirms to the buyer, in writing, that the diamonds come from legitimate sources \"not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations resolutions ...\" Under the code of conduct adopted by IDMA and WFDB, members are required, among other things, to deal only with sellers that use the warranty system.\n\n## Role of the Retailer\n\nThe most important contribution jewelers can make within our industry is to\ndeal only with trade suppliers of diamonds and diamond jewelry that comply\nwith the Kimberley Process and its warranty system. We follow this policy and\nhave taken concrete, comprehensive steps to sell diamonds that are conflict-\nfree:\n\n * Since January 2003, our trade suppliers of diamonds and diamond jewelry have been required to guarantee to us in writing that the jewelry they supply to us is conflict-free by (1) signing a Vendor Code of Conduct certification and/or (2) incorporating the KPCS warranty into each invoice submitted to Zale. The warranty states as follows:\n\nThe diamonds herein invoiced have been purchased from legitimate sources not\ninvolved in funding conflict and in compliance with the United Nations\nResolutions. The seller hereby guarantees that these diamonds are conflict-\nfree, based on personal knowledge and/or written guarantees provided by the\nsupplier of these diamonds.\n\n * For diamonds mined before January 1, 2003, we require our diamond and diamond jewelry suppliers to certify in writing that they do not knowingly sell conflict diamonds and that, to the best of their ability, they have undertaken reasonable measures to help prevent the sale of conflict diamonds in this country.\n * Zale requires its diamond vendors to recertify annually their adherence to KPCS.\n * Following the recommendation of industry leaders, we retain for at least five years the warranties accompanying our purchases of diamonds and diamond jewelry.\n * Additionally, we require our diamond vendors to provide us with proof of warranty from their sources of merchandise upon our request. If a vendor refuses to guarantee that their diamonds and diamond jewelry are conflict-free or if we have reason to believe that their merchandise came from questionable sources, we refuse to transact business with that vendor.\n * We train our sales associates about this program so that our customers have confidence that the diamonds and diamond jewelry sold in our stores and over the Internet are \"conflict-free.\"\n * Our executive management monitors compliance with the system of warranties and updates the Company's procedures when necessary.\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions on Conflict Diamonds\n\nThe questions and answers below will assist you in understanding the conflict\ndiamond issue. We want our shareholders, customers and employees to have\nconfidence that Zale is using its best efforts to both bar conflict diamonds\nfrom its inventory and sell diamonds that are \"conflict-free.\"\n\nWhat are conflict diamonds?\n\nConflict diamonds are diamonds mined in certain African combat zones that have\nfueled and funded civil war and gross abuses against the civilian population.\nSuch diamonds are estimated to currently account for less than 1% of the world\ndiamond production.\n\nWhat is the Kimberley Process?\n\nAs of 2009, approximately 75 countries have adopted a system to control the\nexport and import of rough diamonds. Known as the Kimberley Process\nCertification Scheme (KPCS), it requires that each shipment of rough diamonds\n- before stones are cut and polished - be in a tamper-resistant container and\naccompanied by a certificate of origin. At later stages of the diamonds'\njourney to market, rough diamonds also carry a certificate describing the\nshipment's contents and confirming that the stones are coming from a Kimberley\nProcess participant. Any country declining to participate is effectively\nbarred from the international diamond trade. In addition, the Clean Diamond\nTrade Act codifies many of the provisions of the Kimberley Process. The U.S.\nCustoms and Border Protection is responsible for enforcement at American\nports.\n\nWhat role does the jewelry industry have in protecting the diamond supply?\n\nThe most important contribution jewelers can make within our industry is to\ndeal only with trade suppliers of diamonds and diamond jewelry that comply\nwith KPCS. Zale fully supports this voluntary program of self-regulation.\n\nWhat steps has Zale Jewelers taken to safeguard its diamond supply?\n\nZale has taken concrete, comprehensive steps to offer for sale diamonds that\nare \"conflict-free\":\n\n * Since January 2003, our trade suppliers of diamonds and diamond jewelry have been required to guarantee to us in writing that the jewelry they supply to us is conflict-free by (1) signing a Vendor Code of Conduct certification and/or (2) incorporating the KPCS warranty into each invoice submitted to Zale. The warranty states as follows:\n\nThe diamonds herein invoiced have been purchased from legitimate sources not\ninvolved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations\nResolutions. The undersigned hereby guarantees that these diamonds are\nconflict-free, based on personal knowledge and/or written guarantees provided\nby the supplier of these diamonds.\n\nThis warranty assures Zale that the vendor vouches for the legitimacy of the\nmerchandise and that the vendor, in turn, has required the same warranty from\ntheir source of merchandise.\n\n * Zale requires its diamond vendors to recertify annually their adherence to KPCS.\n * Following the recommendation of industry leaders, we retain for at least five years the warranties accompanying our purchases of diamonds and diamond jewelry.\n * Zale requires its diamond vendors to provide proof of warranty from their sources of merchandise upon its request. If a vendor refuses to guarantee that its diamonds and diamond jewelry are conflict-free or if we have reason to believe that its merchandise came from questionable sources, we refuse to transact business with that vendor.\n * We train our sales associates about this program so that our customers have confidence that the diamonds we sell in our stores and over the Internet are \"conflict-free.\"\n * Our executive management monitors compliance with the system of warranties and updates the Company's procedures when necessary.\n\nCustomer Service\n\n Contact Us\n Return and Exchange Policy\n Shipping Information\n In-Store Services\n My Account\n Order Status\n Gift Cards\n Corporate Gifts\n Terms & Conditions\n Privacy Policy\n\nZales Credit Card\n\n Apply\n Pay Account\n Manage Account\nZales Gold Exchange\n\nOur Company\n\n The Zales Difference\n About Zales\n About Zales Outlet\n Zale Jewelers\n Our Brands\n Store Locator\n Store Events\n Careers\n Conflict-Free Diamonds\n Affiliate Program\n Site Map\n\nEducation\n\n The 4Cs\n Diamond Jewelry\n Pearl Jewelry\n Birthstone Jewelry\n Gemstone Jewelry\n Watches\n Metals\n Jewelry Care\n\nStay Connected\n\n Write a Product Review\n Share Your Story\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Google+\n * Instagram\n * YouTube\n * Pinterest\n\n© 2017 Zale Jewelers.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.brilliantearth.com/news/how-to-find-out-her-ring-size-without-her-knowing/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210418104340/https://www.brilliantearth.com/news/how-to-find-out-her-ring-size-without-her-knowing/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Find Her Ring Size Without Her Knowing", "passages": [ "Brilliant Earth jewelry expert Jessica Anand is frequently asked by our customers about how to measure ring size without their partner knowing. Here we’ve shared some of Jessica’s best tips and tricks!", "We are happy to send you a complimentary plastic ring sizer so that you can easily measure your ring size at home. A plastic ring sizer shipped to the US and Canada will arrive within five to seven business days and delivery time to Australia may take longer.", "If you are absolutely set on a surprise proposal but you still want to find out their ring size directly from the source, ask your significant other in a very subtle, smooth way. If you’re proposing to your girlfriend, you can pretend, for example, that you are going to buy a ring for mom/sister/aunt/niece or even yourself. Make sure that this pretend recipient is someone whose hands are similar in size to your partner. Casually ask what her ring size is for reference. If you really want to beef up the ruse, purchase an inexpensive ring and show it to them. Have them try it on and everything to see if it is a comfort fit and the correct size. Maybe afterward you can actually give that ring to your mom/sister/aunt/niece to appease your guilty conscience!", "A great way to find out your partner’s ring size is to ask one of their friends. Friends occasionally have this insight! And, if the friend doesn’t know right away, he or she can be the one to ask (nonchalantly). Even better, ask the friend to take your partner engagement ring shopping “for fun.” Have them get professionally sized so that you know if your partner fits standard ring sizes or is more fit for a half size. It’s best to choose a friend who might have once had acting aspirations!", "Another method is to snag one of their old rings for a day. You need to be careful with this method because it might backfire on you! Make sure that you grab a ring that your partner wears on a similarly sized finger, the ring finger of their right hand being the optimal choice. Even if you bring in a thumb ring we can usually come up with a close approximation of what size their ring finger will be. If you choose this option, make sure that you choose a ring that isn’t overly important to them and wouldn’t cause any emotional distress if they notice it missing!", "If you are terrified of losing one of their rings try this method instead. Take one of their rings and place it on a piece of paper. Draw a circle on the inside and outside of the ring. Do this several times to make sure that your ring traces look consistent and can indicate the proper ring size. We can usually figure out the inner diameter of their ring from your sketch!", "If one of your partner’s friends is engaged, ask the friend to let your partner try on the ring. This will put you in a ballpark size range to start out with. You can also use this as an opportunity to ask what they thought of their friend’s engagement ring (in private) and try to do a little sleuthing as to what style of ring your partner would like for themselves.", "This method is a little more difficult, but if you are desperate, go ahead and try it out! When you are holding their hand, see if one of their fingers is similar in size to a finger of yours. For example, their ring finger might be as big as your pinky. This method isn’t amazingly accurate, but the more information we have on their ring size the closer we can get!", "There are some people in this world who like to do things the hard way, and then there are those who are very straightforward. If you and your partner have been discussing marriage for quite some time, ask them outright what their ring size is! Don’t worry though— you can still have the element of surprise. After all, they don’t know when you’re going to ask, or how! If your partner doesn’t know their ring size, they can find it using our printable ring sizing guide.", "The two most accurate ways to confirm ring size are to come in and have your partner sized by us in person or have them visit a local jeweler. Using one or several of the methods above will result in a very good approximation, but there is always the risk that it will be slightly off.", "Please note that for custom designed rings, we highly recommend visiting a local jeweler or coming in and having their finger sized with us, as custom pieces are final sale and may not be able to be resized in the future. Err on a larger size so that it will be guaranteed to slip over the ring finger when you propose.", "Wider rings have a tighter fit than thinner bands, so if you borrow a ring for us to measure, try to make sure that it is the same width as the ring you plan on purchasing.", "Brilliant Earth is happy to ship you a free ring sizer, so that you can measure your ring size in the comfort of your home!", "If you simply can’t figure out the size or you don’t want to risk it, consider choosing a temporary setting to propose with. Our temporary setting is our 18K White Gold 2mm Comfort Fit Ring. You have sixty days to propose, have your partner properly sized, and send the ring back. Once you have their perfect size, we can set your diamond in your ideal setting. This way they get to see the diamond you chose, but there isn’t the risk of having to resize the actual setting. Please contact us about this option, so we can explain the exact process to you! This is also a great option for those who don’t know whether to purchase an engagement ring before or after proposing. You can also chat with a Brilliant Earth representative live using the chat feature on the website for more assistance.", "April 25th, 2019 at 8:47 am\nMy fiance took me to a ring store in the mall “spontaneously” and asked them to size me “for fun”, then he didn’t propose for another year and a half. Very tricky!", "February 19th, 2018 at 11:16 am\nHi Zach, we offer one complimentary resizing for our standard ring styles with free shipping both ways within 60 days of shipment to our US, Canadian, UK, and Australian customers. Please note our eternity rings cannot be resized due to their design. Custom, modified, and engraved rings are subject to resize fees. You can find more information on our return and exchange policies here: https://www.brilliantearth.com/30-Day-Returns/. Thanks for your interest!", "November 29th, 2017 at 11:15 am\nHi Timothy, please fill out the form on the top of this page by clicking “Request Ring Sizer”. If you are having trouble, please contact our jewelry specialists at 1.800.691.0952 or through the live chat on our site. Thanks for your interest!", "November 29th, 2017 at 11:15 am\nHi Chad, please fill out the form on the top of this page by clicking “Request Ring Sizer”. Thanks for your interest!", "November 16th, 2017 at 7:18 am\nHow do I request a ring sizer? When I try to enter myself in, it doesn’t do anything.", "October 27th, 2017 at 11:14 am\nHi Shari, you can get a ring sizer sent to you by filling out the form at the top of this post. Just click “Request Ring Sizer”. Thanks for reaching out!", "October 18th, 2017 at 11:57 am\nHi Robert, you can request a free ring sizer by filling out the form at the top of the blog post. Thanks for your interest!", "October 12th, 2017 at 1:57 pm\nHi Andrew, the form on the blog works. If you have any questions on the status of your ring sizer delivery please reach out to info@brilliantearth.com or call us at 18006910952. Thanks for your interest!", "October 12th, 2017 at 6:53 am\nHope this is the actual button to submit my info for y’all to send out the ring sizer...", "September 26th, 2017 at 4:36 pm\nI think this is a cool thing been wondering how to check her ringo size without her knowing", "July 24th, 2017 at 1:39 pm\nOr, if your girl is into scented candles, tell her it’d be fun to get her one of the “candles with a ring in them” (FragrantEarth, etc.) and tell her you need her ring size to order it. It’s not quite as obvious a move as buying a ring all by itself, since it’s about the candle as much as the ring. Worked for me!", "April 2nd, 2017 at 6:40 pm\nTotally believe this – its not always easy to get points such as this across but you’ve done an admirable job to your readers", "March 10th, 2017 at 3:14 pm\nI haven’t checked in here for some time since I thought it was getting boring, but the lst few posts are great quality so I guess I will addd yyou back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it friend 🙂", "February 26th, 2017 at 2:34 am\nAnd yeah, discuss rings early in the relationship, then file the info for later use, if possible. That way, you’ll also know the styles she likes and if she has certain expectations of size or doesn’t even care for diamonds, etc.", "February 26th, 2017 at 2:30 am\nActually, the ring size/shoe size thing does typically hold true... Except it’s your size in MEN’S shoes! (Usually about two sizes smaller than your typical women’s shoe size). Also, bear in mind that “fashion” shoes, like similar clothing, tend to vary somewhat wildly in sizing, so it’s best to use a winter boot or athletic shoe for this purpose. Good luck!", "February 16th, 2017 at 12:10 am\nNancy Drew is right. Let her pick the ring. She’s going to wear this on her hand ever day for the rest of her life.", "February 1st, 2017 at 12:36 am\nIhave r??d so many posts ?oncerning the blogger lovers but this paragraph is really a good p?ece of ?riting, keep it up.", "November 8th, 2016 at 2:27 pm\nI’m dreaming. These rings are beautiful and would look perfect on my size 7.5 finger.", "August 26th, 2016 at 2:10 pm\nIm sorry but I hate that everyone is dictating about others opinions. Whether or not its true. I know that my husband asked me on our third date. He asked, Baby, what kind of rings do you like? I answered. When I was in Walmart with him I tried on some of their rings and that’s when he got my ring size. All that youran has to do is be a spy, really. He’ll surprise with your ring. Mine wasn’t expensive. I know that a woman on here said she hated her ring. If its a 3,000$ ring I wouldn’t hate it. Mine was really cheap. I’m sorry but it shouldn’t matter how much it is. What should matter was that he became brave enough to ask you for your hand. My husband for the longest time has put himself down for buying me a cheap ring. I have told him that I love him and that’s all.", "August 23rd, 2016 at 8:49 pm\nI came here hoping to leave with some insight. The first two suggestions are really awful ?", "July 10th, 2016 at 8:22 am\nWhy not offer to buy her a small promise ring of greater things to come. I know I LOVED my promise ring when I got it, but if she is eager, she will give you the facts you need!", "June 12th, 2016 at 4:50 pm\nDiane- I work in jewelry and I can tell you that women’s shoe sizes have NOTHING to do with ring sizes. Myself as an example wear a 5.75 ring and a 9.5 shoe. If I tried to wear a 9.5 ring on my ring finger it would fall off", "June 12th, 2016 at 4:24 pm\nThe shoe vs ring is NOT TRUE... I wear a size 8 shoe and a 6 ring. No.", "March 29th, 2016 at 6:14 am\nNancyDrew you could have sold it if you really wanted. You should be grateful you even got a ring and that someone would marry you!! Some of us aren’t that lucky!!", "March 8th, 2016 at 9:47 am\nPlease let her pick her own ring. My ring was so awful. The store wouldn’t take it back and the owner showed me 3 even worse ones. The 3,000 ring stayed in a drawer for 15 years until the cleaning lady stole it. It should be a Class A Felony to allow an unescorted man into a jewelry store!", "March 8th, 2016 at 9:39 am\nPlease let her pick her own ring! I got an awful ring. The store wouldn’t take it back. A $3,000 ring spent 15 years in a drawer until it was pilfered by a cleaning lady!", "If you are far away from her, you could ask one of her friends or family members for her ring size. If none of them know it, you could also enlist a friend or family member back home to try on one of her rings to compare ring sizes. Good luck! Our jewelry specialists would love to help you with any further questions and can be reached by calling 800.691.0952.", "February 15th, 2016 at 8:54 pm\nI am currently working in a differnt country. My questions are: 1. Does it make sense if I send the ring despite we’re faraway to each other? 2. Which other way can I know her ring size apart from the listed ones above?", "November 16th, 2015 at 11:08 am\nAnd now for the best answer.....her ring size is the same as her shoe size......(minus the narrow or wide). I know this sounds strange, but to my knowledge, this has always held true. So when she isn’t looking, check out one of her shoes...????", "September 3rd, 2015 at 8:42 am\nHans.... sounds like you might have lost in love..... whether or not that’s true, don’t be so negative to the rest of us because of your experience....", "June 30th, 2015 at 10:15 am\nI have a suggestion for all of you. How about you’ll all stop throwing your life away like that. Marriage these days is nothing but a business proposition – one that has the guy on the losing end of it. Are you really willing to do that? And then feel guilty for figuring out her ring size when you’re about to blow $50k on some carbon-based blingy stone?", "June 28th, 2015 at 8:11 pm\nMy girlfreind is kind of a tomboy. She rarely ever wears jewelery other than the necklace i got her e while ago. Plus i don’t know what she’ll like. If she had a sister i would go to her, but her mom has about the same size hands... lol just because i posted this i now know what to do!", "June 8th, 2015 at 10:36 pm\nI read somewhere else that you can take a ring you know fits her and press it into a bar of soap. Take the soap to a jeweler.", "May 19th, 2015 at 9:29 am\nI would like a free ring sizer please. Send to: Ruben Fernandez 6624 El Parque Dr. El Paso, TX. 79912", "April 25th, 2015 at 8:45 pm\nFind a pic (or take one in secret – perhaps while she’s sleeping) of her hand next to an object that can easily be measured. Then, in photoshop or some other image edit application, find the ratio between the object diameter and her finger diameter and multiply that by the diameter of the object. Once you know the diameter it’s just a simple calculation to get the circumference (pi x D). Obviously, for best results get as close as possible and use the best camera you can find.", "December 31st, 2014 at 2:33 pm\nThere is one way not listed here.... Try on one of her rings. Make a mental note of where it stops on your finger. Go to a jeweler and try on sizer rings until one hits the same spot on your finger. There you go.", "December 20th, 2014 at 9:45 pm\nWhy not just have one of her friends say something like hey can I borrow that ring its so pretty and being a good friend shed say yea but just give it back and BOOM you have a ring size", "October 8th, 2014 at 12:37 pm\nHow about... I dunno, taking a ring she wears a lot and trace it on a piece of paper. (Inside of the circle and out)", "July 6th, 2014 at 11:40 am\nHow many of your friends know your ring size? Even better, ask the friend to take your girlfriend engagement ring shopping, REALLY? If one of your partner’s friends is engaged, ask her friend to let your girlfriend try on the ring? These are options for someone trying to buy a ring as a surprise? I have another one for you. Take your girlfriend to a wedding dress store and have her try one on, you know “for fun”. Then rent a white limo and drive her to a big church and have her walk down the isle, again just “for fun”. You see where this is going? Surprise.........................", "August 13th, 2013 at 10:16 pm\nand did you know that the one thing that has measurements of the same between men and woman are ring szs.all you have to do too is measure your finger too and ask her to try on your ring.it will give you a ballpark figure also.", "Please use the form below or call us at 1.800.691.0952 to schedule your personalized 50 minute visit with a jewelry specialist. We recommend you make your appointment at least three business days in advance and specify the items that you would like to see during your visit. Please note that the full Brilliant Earth collection may not be available for view at each location.", "Thank you for booking a Brilliant Earth appointment! 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Earth\n\nBrilliant Earth jewelry expert Jessica Anand is frequently asked by our\ncustomers about how to measure ring size without their partner knowing. Here\nwe’ve shared some of Jessica’s best tips and tricks!\n\n### Request a Free Ring Sizer Tape Measure\n\nWe are happy to send you a complimentary plastic ring sizer so that you can\neasily measure your ring size at home. A plastic ring sizer shipped to the US\nand Canada will arrive within five to seven business days and delivery time to\nAustralia may take longer.\n\nRequest Ring Sizer\n\n### 1\\. Be Subtle\n\nIf you are absolutely set on a surprise proposal but you still want to find\nout their ring size directly from the source, ask your significant other in a\nvery subtle, smooth way. If you’re proposing to your girlfriend, you can\npretend, for example, that you are going to buy a ring for\nmom/sister/aunt/niece or even yourself. Make sure that this pretend recipient\nis someone whose hands are similar in size to your partner. Casually ask what\nher ring size is for reference. If you really want to beef up the ruse,\npurchase an inexpensive ring and show it to them. Have them try it on and\neverything to see if it is a comfort fit and the correct size. Maybe afterward\nyou can actually give that ring to your mom/sister/aunt/niece to appease your\nguilty conscience!\n\n### 2\\. Ask Their Friends\n\nA great way to find out your partner’s ring size is to ask one of their\nfriends. Friends occasionally have this insight! And, if the friend doesn’t\nknow right away, he or she can be the one to ask (nonchalantly). Even better,\nask the friend to take your partner engagement ring shopping “for fun.” Have\nthem get professionally sized so that you know if your partner fits standard\nring sizes or is more fit for a half size. It’s best to choose a friend who\nmight have once had acting aspirations!\n\n### 3\\. Borrow One of Their Rings\n\nAnother method is to snag one of their old rings for a day. You need to be\ncareful with this method because it might backfire on you! Make sure that you\ngrab a ring that your partner wears on a similarly sized finger, the ring\nfinger of their right hand being the optimal choice. Even if you bring in a\nthumb ring we can usually come up with a close approximation of what size\ntheir ring finger will be. If you choose this option, make sure that you\nchoose a ring that isn’t overly important to them and wouldn’t cause any\nemotional distress if they notice it missing!\n\n### 4\\. Leave a Trace\n\nIf you are terrified of losing one of their rings try this method instead.\nTake one of their rings and place it on a piece of paper. Draw a circle on the\ninside and outside of the ring. Do this several times to make sure that your\nring traces look consistent and can indicate the proper ring size. We can\nusually figure out the inner diameter of their ring from your sketch!\n\n### 5\\. Enlist a Friend\n\nIf one of your partner’s friends is engaged, ask the friend to let your\npartner try on the ring. This will put you in a ballpark size range to start\nout with. You can also use this as an opportunity to ask what they thought of\ntheir friend’s engagement ring (in private) and try to do a little sleuthing\nas to what style of ring your partner would like for themselves.\n\n### 6\\. Compare Fingers\n\nThis method is a little more difficult, but if you are desperate, go ahead and\ntry it out! When you are holding their hand, see if one of their fingers is\nsimilar in size to a finger of yours. For example, their ring finger might be\nas big as your pinky. This method isn’t amazingly accurate, but the more\ninformation we have on their ring size the closer we can get!\n\n### 7\\. Ask Your Partner!\n\nThere are some people in this world who like to do things the hard way, and\nthen there are those who are very straightforward. If you and your partner\nhave been discussing marriage for quite some time, ask them outright what\ntheir ring size is! Don’t worry though— you can still have the element of\nsurprise. After all, they don’t know when you’re going to ask, or how! If your\npartner doesn’t know their ring size, they can find it using our printable\nring sizing guide.\n\n### Keep in Mind:\n\nThe two most accurate ways to confirm ring size are to come in and have your\npartner sized by us in person or have them visit a local jeweler. Using one or\nseveral of the methods above will result in a very good approximation, but\nthere is always the risk that it will be slightly off.\n\nPlease note that for custom designed rings, we highly recommend visiting a\nlocal jeweler or coming in and having their finger sized with us, as custom\npieces are final sale and may not be able to be resized in the future. Err on\na larger size so that it will be guaranteed to slip over the ring finger when\nyou propose.\n\n### Interesting Ring Size Facts:\n\n * Our dominant hands tend to be slightly bigger (so make sure you are measuring for their left!)\n * The most common women’s ring size is 6 to 6.5.\n * The most common men’s ring size is 10.\n * Wider rings have a tighter fit than thinner bands, so if you borrow a ring for us to measure, try to make sure that it is the same width as the ring you plan on purchasing.\n * Brilliant Earth is happy to ship you a free ring sizer, so that you can measure your ring size in the comfort of your home!\n\n### What if I just can’t figure out the size?\n\nIf you simply can’t figure out the size or you don’t want to risk it, consider\nchoosing a temporary setting to propose with. Our temporary setting is our 18K\nWhite Gold 2mm Comfort Fit Ring. You have sixty days to propose, have your\npartner properly sized, and send the ring back. Once you have their perfect\nsize, we can set your diamond in your ideal setting. This way they get to see\nthe diamond you chose, but there isn’t the risk of having to resize the actual\nsetting. Please contact us about this option, so we can explain the exact\nprocess to you! This is also a great option for those who don’t know whether\nto purchase an engagement ring before or after proposing. You can also chat\nwith a Brilliant Earth representative live using the chat feature on the\nwebsite for more assistance.\n\nGood luck!\n\n## Shop the Story\n\nShop Engagement Rings\n\n## You Might Also Like from\n\n### A Guy’s (Unbiased) Engagement Ring Buying Guide\n\nRead More\n\n### 10 Tips to Make Your Diamond Look Bigger\n\nRead More\n\n### The Right Way to Wear a Wedding Ring\n\nRead More\n\n### Most Popular Oval Diamond Engagement Rings on Instagram\n\nRead More\n\n### Get Inspired\n\nTag us on Instagram @brilliantearth\n\n### Comments (74)\n\nEllen H Singel Says:\n\n April 25th, 2019 at 8:47 am\n \n\nMy fiance took me to a ring store in the mall “spontaneously” and asked them\nto size me “for fun”, then he didn’t propose for another year and a half. Very\ntricky!\n\nrobin pittis Says:\n\n March 26th, 2019 at 4:09 am\n \n\nradiant\n\nLita Moore Says:\n\n January 24th, 2019 at 7:20 pm\n \n\nWhat can I do to help out\n\nEder R Estudillo Says:\n\n August 17th, 2018 at 12:46 pm\n \n\nThe ring sizer is a great idea\n\nDayle Rounds Says:\n\n August 14th, 2018 at 10:03 am\n \n\nThank you for your offer of the free ring sizer.\n\nJan Beckwith Says:\n\n July 26th, 2018 at 4:36 pm\n \n\nWould like to have one of your ring sizers.\n\nClaudia Says:\n\n July 23rd, 2018 at 6:23 pm\n \n\nLove your rings please send me a ring sizer Thanks\n\nTimmy Says:\n\n June 14th, 2018 at 2:11 pm\n \n\nThanks for having me.\n\nAngela Lang Says:\n\n May 13th, 2018 at 9:47 pm\n \n\nRequesting a free ring sizer. Please send asap.\n\nAngela Lang Says:\n\n May 13th, 2018 at 9:46 pm\n \n\nPlease send me a ring sizer asap\n\nTony Jilnicki Says:\n\n May 5th, 2018 at 8:32 pm\n \n\nThanks\n\nChristopher Olivera Says:\n\n March 24th, 2018 at 8:45 am\n \n\nRequesting free Ring Sizer, thanks!!!\n\nJoshua Says:\n\n March 10th, 2018 at 3:07 pm\n \n\nThanks you very much\n\nJoshua Says:\n\n March 10th, 2018 at 3:07 pm\n \n\nThanks\n\njoel a Says:\n\n March 6th, 2018 at 6:08 pm\n \n\nlove\n\nvincent elwick Says:\n\n February 27th, 2018 at 3:43 pm\n \n\ncan i have a ring sizer\n\njose taboada Says:\n\n February 27th, 2018 at 12:19 pm\n \n\nwill propose on april 21 2018\n\nB. Earth Says:\n\n February 19th, 2018 at 11:16 am\n \n\nHi Zach, we offer one complimentary resizing for our standard ring styles with\nfree shipping both ways within 60 days of shipment to our US, Canadian, UK,\nand Australian customers. Please note our eternity rings cannot be resized due\nto their design. Custom, modified, and engraved rings are subject to resize\nfees. You can find more information on our return and exchange policies here:\nhttps://www.brilliantearth.com/30-Day-Returns/. Thanks for your interest!\n\nZach DeGuzman Says:\n\n February 15th, 2018 at 11:23 am\n \n\nWhat’s the return policy for wrong size rings?\n\nAARON McCauley Says:\n\n January 31st, 2018 at 8:08 pm\n \n\nI’d like a ring finger sizer\n\nKane Millikan Says:\n\n January 16th, 2018 at 9:40 pm\n \n\nThank you for ring sizer\n\nJeff Siebenthall Says:\n\n December 27th, 2017 at 10:43 am\n \n\nn/a\n\nRobin Garcia Says:\n\n December 4th, 2017 at 9:44 pm\n \n\nRequest ring sizer\n\nB. Earth Says:\n\n November 29th, 2017 at 11:15 am\n \n\nHi Timothy, please fill out the form on the top of this page by clicking\n“Request Ring Sizer”. If you are having trouble, please contact our jewelry\nspecialists at 1.800.691.0952 or through the live chat on our site. Thanks for\nyour interest!\n\nB. Earth Says:\n\n November 29th, 2017 at 11:15 am\n \n\nHi Chad, please fill out the form on the top of this page by clicking “Request\nRing Sizer”. Thanks for your interest!\n\nTimothy Says:\n\n November 16th, 2017 at 7:18 am\n \n\nHow do I request a ring sizer? When I try to enter myself in, it doesn’t do\nanything.\n\nCHAD M Says:\n\n November 15th, 2017 at 7:51 pm\n \n\nCan you send me a ring sizer\n\napril torres Says:\n\n November 10th, 2017 at 2:30 pm\n \n\nthank you\n\nB. Earth Says:\n\n October 27th, 2017 at 11:14 am\n \n\nHi Shari, you can get a ring sizer sent to you by filling out the form at the\ntop of this post. Just click “Request Ring Sizer”. Thanks for reaching out!\n\nAndrew Says:\n\n October 27th, 2017 at 6:36 am\n \n\nThanks!\n\nShari Bishop Says:\n\n October 25th, 2017 at 11:20 am\n \n\nLooking for a ring sizer please\n\nLaurence La Roux Says:\n\n October 19th, 2017 at 5:36 am\n \n\nJust taking a look\n\nB. Earth Says:\n\n October 18th, 2017 at 11:57 am\n \n\nHi Robert, you can request a free ring sizer by filling out the form at the\ntop of the blog post. Thanks for your interest!\n\nrobert s corry Says:\n\n October 17th, 2017 at 11:03 am\n \n\nplease send free ring sizer\n\nB. Earth Says:\n\n October 12th, 2017 at 1:57 pm\n \n\nHi Andrew, the form on the blog works. If you have any questions on the status\nof your ring sizer delivery please reach out to info@brilliantearth.com or\ncall us at 18006910952. Thanks for your interest!\n\nAndrew Says:\n\n October 12th, 2017 at 6:53 am\n \n\nHope this is the actual button to submit my info for y’all to send out the\nring sizer...\n\nTyren Jones Says:\n\n October 7th, 2017 at 5:29 pm\n \n\nPlease\n\nKenneth Huffman Says:\n\n September 26th, 2017 at 4:36 pm\n \n\nI think this is a cool thing been wondering how to check her ringo size\nwithout her knowing\n\nCody Says:\n\n September 21st, 2017 at 4:13 pm\n \n\nThanks\n\nWolf Weisz Says:\n\n September 15th, 2017 at 1:36 pm\n \n\nThanks!\n\nDavid Says:\n\n August 24th, 2017 at 6:25 pm\n \n\nRing sizer please\n\nJustin wilkett Says:\n\n August 7th, 2017 at 7:20 am\n \n\nThank you\n\nDarren Says:\n\n July 24th, 2017 at 1:39 pm\n \n\nOr, if your girl is into scented candles, tell her it’d be fun to get her one\nof the “candles with a ring in them” (FragrantEarth, etc.) and tell her you\nneed her ring size to order it. It’s not quite as obvious a move as buying a\nring all by itself, since it’s about the candle as much as the ring. Worked\nfor me!\n\nErick espinoza Says:\n\n May 26th, 2017 at 10:42 am\n \n\nTrying to propose without anyone knowing or saying anything\n\nBenedict Doorly Says:\n\n April 2nd, 2017 at 6:40 pm\n \n\nTotally believe this – its not always easy to get points such as this across\nbut you’ve done an admirable job to your readers\n\nDacia Elder Says:\n\n March 10th, 2017 at 3:14 pm\n \n\nI haven’t checked in here for some time since I thought it was getting boring,\nbut the lst few posts are great quality so I guess I will addd yyou back to my\neveryday bloglist. You deserve it friend 🙂\n\nStephen Celeste Says:\n\n February 26th, 2017 at 2:34 am\n \n\nAnd yeah, discuss rings early in the relationship, then file the info for\nlater use, if possible. That way, you’ll also know the styles she likes and if\nshe has certain expectations of size or doesn’t even care for diamonds, etc.\n\nStephen Celeste Says:\n\n February 26th, 2017 at 2:30 am\n \n\nActually, the ring size/shoe size thing does typically hold true... Except\nit’s your size in MEN’S shoes! (Usually about two sizes smaller than your\ntypical women’s shoe size). Also, bear in mind that “fashion” shoes, like\nsimilar clothing, tend to vary somewhat wildly in sizing, so it’s best to use\na winter boot or athletic shoe for this purpose. Good luck!\n\nPlanned ring, surprise proposal Says:\n\n February 16th, 2017 at 12:10 am\n \n\nNancy Drew is right. Let her pick the ring. She’s going to wear this on her\nhand ever day for the rest of her life.\n\nYou can still make the proposal a surprise, with or without the ring.\n\nOr a “surprise” will ruin what should be a happy time.\n\nDerek Fischer Says:\n\n February 1st, 2017 at 12:36 am\n \n\nIhave r??d so many posts ?oncerning the blogger lovers but this paragraph is\nreally a good p?ece of ?riting, keep it up.\n\nCassandra Says:\n\n November 8th, 2016 at 2:27 pm\n \n\nI’m dreaming. These rings are beautiful and would look perfect on my size 7.5\nfinger.\n\nMrs Sydlar Says:\n\n August 26th, 2016 at 2:10 pm\n \n\nIm sorry but I hate that everyone is dictating about others opinions. Whether\nor not its true. I know that my husband asked me on our third date. He asked,\nBaby, what kind of rings do you like? I answered. When I was in Walmart with\nhim I tried on some of their rings and that’s when he got my ring size. All\nthat youran has to do is be a spy, really. He’ll surprise with your ring. Mine\nwasn’t expensive. I know that a woman on here said she hated her ring. If its\na 3,000$ ring I wouldn’t hate it. Mine was really cheap. I’m sorry but it\nshouldn’t matter how much it is. What should matter was that he became brave\nenough to ask you for your hand. My husband for the longest time has put\nhimself down for buying me a cheap ring. I have told him that I love him and\nthat’s all.\n\nTony Says:\n\n August 23rd, 2016 at 8:49 pm\n \n\nI came here hoping to leave with some insight. The first two suggestions are\nreally awful ?\n\nPamela Says:\n\n July 10th, 2016 at 8:22 am\n \n\nWhy not offer to buy her a small promise ring of greater things to come. I\nknow I LOVED my promise ring when I got it, but if she is eager, she will give\nyou the facts you need!\n\nEmily Says:\n\n June 12th, 2016 at 4:50 pm\n \n\nDiane- I work in jewelry and I can tell you that women’s shoe sizes have\nNOTHING to do with ring sizes. Myself as an example wear a 5.75 ring and a 9.5\nshoe. If I tried to wear a 9.5 ring on my ring finger it would fall off\n\nNobody Girl Says:\n\n June 12th, 2016 at 4:24 pm\n \n\nThe shoe vs ring is NOT TRUE... I wear a size 8 shoe and a 6 ring. No.\n\nEmsgirl Says:\n\n March 29th, 2016 at 6:14 am\n \n\nNancyDrew you could have sold it if you really wanted. You should be grateful\nyou even got a ring and that someone would marry you!! Some of us aren’t that\nlucky!!\n\nNancy Drew Says:\n\n March 8th, 2016 at 9:47 am\n \n\nPlease let her pick her own ring. My ring was so awful. The store wouldn’t\ntake it back and the owner showed me 3 even worse ones. The 3,000 ring stayed\nin a drawer for 15 years until the cleaning lady stole it. It should be a\nClass A Felony to allow an unescorted man into a jewelry store!\n\nNancy Drew Says:\n\n March 8th, 2016 at 9:39 am\n \n\nPlease let her pick her own ring! I got an awful ring. The store wouldn’t take\nit back. A $3,000 ring spent 15 years in a drawer until it was pilfered by a\ncleaning lady!\n\nB. Earth Says:\n\n February 16th, 2016 at 3:07 pm\n \n\nHi John,\n\nIf you are far away from her, you could ask one of her friends or family\nmembers for her ring size. If none of them know it, you could also enlist a\nfriend or family member back home to try on one of her rings to compare ring\nsizes. Good luck! Our jewelry specialists would love to help you with any\nfurther questions and can be reached by calling 800.691.0952.\n\nJohnbate Says:\n\n February 15th, 2016 at 8:54 pm\n \n\nI am currently working in a differnt country. My questions are: 1. Does it\nmake sense if I send the ring despite we’re faraway to each other? 2. Which\nother way can I know her ring size apart from the listed ones above?\n\nJoel Says:\n\n December 9th, 2015 at 10:40 pm\n \n\nWho cares !\n\nDiane Says:\n\n November 16th, 2015 at 11:08 am\n \n\nAnd now for the best answer.....her ring size is the same as her shoe\nsize......(minus the narrow or wide). I know this sounds strange, but to my\nknowledge, this has always held true. So when she isn’t looking, check out one\nof her shoes...????\n\nPatrick Says:\n\n September 3rd, 2015 at 8:42 am\n \n\nHans.... sounds like you might have lost in love..... whether or not that’s\ntrue, don’t be so negative to the rest of us because of your experience....\n\nHans Says:\n\n June 30th, 2015 at 10:15 am\n \n\nI have a suggestion for all of you. How about you’ll all stop throwing your\nlife away like that. Marriage these days is nothing but a business proposition\n– one that has the guy on the losing end of it. Are you really willing to do\nthat? And then feel guilty for figuring out her ring size when you’re about to\nblow $50k on some carbon-based blingy stone?\n\nGavin Says:\n\n June 28th, 2015 at 8:11 pm\n \n\nMy girlfreind is kind of a tomboy. She rarely ever wears jewelery other than\nthe necklace i got her e while ago. Plus i don’t know what she’ll like. If she\nhad a sister i would go to her, but her mom has about the same size hands...\nlol just because i posted this i now know what to do!\n\nasIF Says:\n\n June 8th, 2015 at 10:36 pm\n \n\nI read somewhere else that you can take a ring you know fits her and press it\ninto a bar of soap. Take the soap to a jeweler.\n\nRuben Fernandez Says:\n\n May 19th, 2015 at 9:29 am\n \n\nI would like a free ring sizer please. Send to: Ruben Fernandez 6624 El Parque\nDr. El Paso, TX. 79912\n\nDavid Says:\n\n April 25th, 2015 at 8:45 pm\n \n\nFind a pic (or take one in secret – perhaps while she’s sleeping) of her hand\nnext to an object that can easily be measured. Then, in photoshop or some\nother image edit application, find the ratio between the object diameter and\nher finger diameter and multiply that by the diameter of the object. Once you\nknow the diameter it’s just a simple calculation to get the circumference (pi\nx D). Obviously, for best results get as close as possible and use the best\ncamera you can find.\n\nBebe Says:\n\n December 31st, 2014 at 2:33 pm\n \n\nThere is one way not listed here.... Try on one of her rings. Make a mental\nnote of where it stops on your finger. Go to a jeweler and try on sizer rings\nuntil one hits the same spot on your finger. There you go.\n\nEmily Says:\n\n December 20th, 2014 at 9:45 pm\n \n\nWhy not just have one of her friends say something like hey can I borrow that\nring its so pretty and being a good friend shed say yea but just give it back\nand BOOM you have a ring size\n\nScarlet Says:\n\n October 8th, 2014 at 12:37 pm\n \n\nHow about... I dunno, taking a ring she wears a lot and trace it on a piece of\npaper. (Inside of the circle and out)\n\ncluelussdumbgirl Says:\n\n July 6th, 2014 at 11:40 am\n \n\nHow many of your friends know your ring size? Even better, ask the friend to\ntake your girlfriend engagement ring shopping, REALLY? If one of your\npartner’s friends is engaged, ask her friend to let your girlfriend try on the\nring? These are options for someone trying to buy a ring as a surprise? I have\nanother one for you. Take your girlfriend to a wedding dress store and have\nher try one on, you know “for fun”. Then rent a white limo and drive her to a\nbig church and have her walk down the isle, again just “for fun”. You see\nwhere this is going? 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Here, we break down and show you the different settings for engagement and wedding rings.", "The earliest method of setting gemstones into jewelry, the bezel setting is a technique where a gemstone is surrounded by a thin, flat piece of metal.", "A pave setting (which literally means \"paved\") is where a central stone is surrounded by smaller gems (usually diamonds) that are set very close together." ] }, "parsed_md": "Engagement Ring 101 \| Martha Stewart Weddings\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n * Magazine Subscription\n * MarthaStewart.com\n\n * 0 Sign In\n\n * Sign Out\n\n### Follow Us\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Pinterest\n * Newsletter\n\n# Engagement Ring 101\n\nPinterestFacebookTwitterGoogle+\n\n## The Basics\n\nEverything you need to know before you ring shop, from styles and sizes to\ncuts and carats\n\n * ### It’s As Easy As the 4Cs: How to Buy a Diamond Engagement Ring\n\n5\n\n * ### Find Your Engagement Ring Style\n\n11\n\n * ### Engagement Rings 101\n\n12\n\n * ### 20 Years of Wedding Wisdom: Shopping for Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands\n\n29\n\n * ### Ring Care\n\n5\n\n * ### Glossary of Engagement and Wedding Ring Settings\n\n10\n\n * advertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n### Glossary of Engagement and Wedding Ring Settings\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n * Photography: Kanji Ishii\n\n1 of 1\n\nThe right setting can enhance the look of a diamond. Here, we break down and\nshow you the different settings for engagement and wedding rings.\n\n * Photography: Courtesy of De Beers\n\n#### Channel Setting\n\n1 of 1\n\nA channel setting has two long tracks of precious metal that hold a row of\ngemstones side-by-side.\n\n * advertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n * #### Bezel Setting\n\n1 of 1\n\nThe earliest method of setting gemstones into jewelry, the bezel setting is a\ntechnique where a gemstone is surrounded by a thin, flat piece of metal.\n\n * #### Pave Setting\n\n1 of 1\n\nA pave setting (which literally means \"paved\") is where a central stone is\nsurrounded by smaller gems (usually diamonds) that are set very close\ntogether.\n\n * advertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n * Photography: Russell Starr\n\n#### Micro Pave\n\n1 of 1\n\nMicro pave refers to any small, closely set stones.\n\n * #### Prong Setting\n\n1 of 1\n\nMetal claws raise a stone to allow in the most light; four or six prongs are\ncommon.\n\n * advertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n * Photography: Courtesy of Alexis Bittar\n\n#### Cluster Setting\n\n1 of 1\n\nSeveral small diamonds flank a larger center one.\n\n * #### Gypsy Setting\n\n1 of 1\n\nStones are sunk into holes so they are flush with the ring's surface.\n\n * advertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n * #### Bar Setting\n\n1 of 1\n\nMetal bars separate each stone.\n\n * #### Shared Prong\n\n1 of 1\n\nAdjacent diamonds share prongs.\n\n * Loading the next gallery...\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n * ### Glossary of Engagement Ring Cuts\n\n10\n\n * ### 11 Tips for Finding a Vintage Engagement Ring You’ll Cherish\n\n12\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n## Style Guide\n\nDazzling diamonds in every style to inspire your engagement ring\n\n * ### 23 Celebrity Engagement Rings That Are As Gorgeous As the Women Who Wear Them\n\n47\n\n * ### Claire Pettibone x Trumpet and Horn Wedding Ring Collection\n\n18\n\n * ### Engagement Rings Under $1,000 (Yes, Really!) for the One-of-a-Kind Bride\n\n24\n\n * ### 21 Best New Engagement Ring Designers to Know Now\n\n37\n\n * ### The New LBD: The Little Black Diamond Engagement Ring\n\n20\n\n * ### 10 Oval Engagement Rings for the Bride-to-Be\n\n11\n\n * ### Dazzling Rings\n\n25\n\n * ### Engagement Rings\n\n36\n\n * ### White Gold Engagement\n\n7\n\n * ### Gold Rings\n\n23\n\n * ### Heart-Shaped Rings\n\n11\n\n * ### Yellow Engagement Ring\n\n41\n\n * ### Colored Rings\n\n18\n\n * ### Cushion-Cut Rings\n\n10\n\n * ### Marquise-Cut Rings\n\n7\n\n * ### Princess-Cut Diamond Engagement Rings\n\n6\n\n * ### Round-Cut Rings\n\n37\n\n * ### Pear-Cut Rings\n\n6\n\n * ### Asscher-Cut Rings\n\n5\n\n * ### Emerald-Cut Rings\n\n8\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n## Wedding Bands\n\nHelpful tips for finding a wedding band to match your engagment ring\n\n * ### How to Buy a Wedding Band You’ll Love\n\n5\n\n * ### Wedding Band Widths\n\n5\n\n * ### 65 Diamond Eternity Bands As Unique As a Bride Herself\n\n75\n\n * ### 12 Gold Wedding Bands for Women That We’ve Taken a Shine To\n\n13\n\n * ### Wedding Bands for the Bride\n\n19\n\n * ### Wedding Bands for the Groom\n\n11\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n## Platinum Jewelry\n\n * ### A Timeless Testimonial\n\n4\n\n * ### Why Metal Matters\n\n6\n\n * ### Hint Tool\n\n1\n\n * ### Shopping Tips\n\n6\n\n * ### Engagement Ring Budget Calculator\n\n1\n\n * ### Connect with Platinum Jewelry\n\n3\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n#### Subscribe to Our Newsletters\n\nSign Up Now\n\n#### Connect With Us\n\n#### Plan Your Wedding\n\n * MyWedding.com Design your wedding website\n * Shop Wedding Essentials Everything you need and more\n\n### Subscribe\n\nGet our award-winning magazines, available in print and digital.\n\n### Learn More About Martha Stewart\n\n * Contact Us\n * FAQs\n * International\n * Careers\n * Corporate\n * Media Kit\n\n * Martha Stewart\n * Weddings\n * American Made\n * Emerils\n\n * #### Meredith Home\n\n * Better Homes and Gardens\n * Martha Stewart Living\n * Midwest Living\n * Traditional Homes\n * All People Quilt\n * DIY Advice\n * Home and Family\n\n * #### AllRecipes\n\n * Allrecipes.com\n * Recipe.com\n * Eating Well\n * Rachael Ray Magazine\n * Diabetic Living\n * Eat This, Not That!\n\n * #### Parents\n\n * Parents\n * Parenting\n * Family Circle\n * Ser Padres\n * Fit Pregnancy\n\n * #### Meredith Beauty\n\n * Fitness Magazine\n * Shape\n * Martha Stewart Weddings\n * Mywedding\n * Divine Caroline\n * More\n * Siempre Mujer\n\n© Copyright 2015, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. All rights reserved.\n\n© Copyright 2015, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved\n\n * Privacy Policy - Your California Rights\n * Data Policy\n * Terms of Service\n * AdChoices\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.zales.com:80/category/index.jsp", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170721214542/http://www.zales.com:80/category/index.jsp?categoryId=3334564", "parsed_text": { "title": "Diamond Buying Guide", "passages": [ "the Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat that make each diamond uniquely beautiful. Learn what to look for when shopping for diamonds with our Diamond Buying Guide.", "Cut, Carat, Color and Clarity - are the universal language of the diamond. Understanding this language will help you understand your diamond.", "The term \"cut\" has two references: One is the diamond's shape, the other is the quality, determined by its proportions, symmetry and polish.", "The top-selling diamond cut shape is the round brilliant. Other cut shapes including princess, marquise, pear, heart, oval, emerald, radiant, cushion and Asscher are considered fancy cut.", "The cut of a diamond is considered to be the most important factor with respect to its beauty. The cut determines the brilliance of the diamonds - how light is reflected , dispersed and scintillated. Unlike color and clarity, there is not a single grade that defines it. Furthermore, two diamonds equal in carat weight, color and clarity can differ in appearance and value because of differences in cut quality.", "The cut is the most complicated of the 4Cs. Unlike carat weight, color and clarity, whose value and rarity are related to the diamond's natural formation, cut quality is the result of human decision and diamond cutting skills.", "The cut grades are referenced on a diamond's certificate often using the GIA standards of Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor. For the most part, the actual measurements are mainly on the laboratory reports.", "Carat weight is the easiest to understand of the 4Cs. A diamond's weight is measured in carats. The carat is subdivided into 100 equal parts called 'points.' One point equals .01 carat or 1/100 carat. A one carat diamond equals 100 points. Carat weight is written in decimal numbers, but it is frequently expressed in fractions which are easier to understand. Diamond weight fractions are approximate and refer to ranges of weight. This chart from The Diamond Council of America® is a handy reference:", "Diamond prices increase with carat weight because larger diamonds are less common and more desirable. However, two diamonds of equal carat weight can have dramatically different values depending on three other factors: Color, Clarity and Cut. In jewelry pieces with more than one diamond, the carats are described in terms of total carat weight (T.W.). This is the combined total weight of all the diamonds in the piece. Determining the carat weight that is right for you depends primarily on your budget and taste.", "Choosing the right color for your diamond is based on personal preference. It's important to remember that you are generally searching for a stone with little to no color.", "Diamonds are colored when the crystals grow inside the earth. Tiny traces of some elements like nitrogen can color the crystals. In addition, the pressure involved in the diamond formation creates distortion in the crystal structure which is believed to also contribute to its color.", "The color evaluation on gem-quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) uses a 12-letter alphabetical scale of D to Z. Using this scale, the diamond on the lower end of the scale (D) will have the least amount of color - it is considered a colorless stone. The diamond at the higher end of the scale (Z) has deeper tones. However, when a diamond's color is more intense than the \"Z\" grading, it enters the realm of a \"Fancy Color\" diamond. In this case, the intensity of the color in the diamond can play a significant role in its value. The value of a Fancy Colored Diamond can surpass that of colorless diamonds if the intensity of the color is high and the color is rare.", "E and F are essentially colorless. The difference between D, E, and F is so slight that only experts can see it when the diamonds are unmounted.", "K, L, and M are faintly tinted. Diamonds under 1/2 carat appear colorless when mounted. Diamonds over 1/2 carat may show a tint of color.", "Grades N through Z have a light tint, and it is visible. Diamonds with less color are more rare and valuable. Only about 5,000 of the polished diamonds produced each year weighing 1/2 carat or more are colorless. Most of the diamonds sold are grades G to L. For fancy diamonds, the value goes up with the intensity of the color.", "Fancy colors include bright yellow, pink, champagne, blue and green. Red, purple and orange diamonds, though found in nature, are extremely rare.", "How the diamond is set can make a difference in color too. Color is more important in rings than earrings and pendants because the diamond is usually larger.", "A slightly yellow-tinted diamond will appear whiter in a yellow gold setting. Keep in mind that color is only one of the 4Cs so even when a stone has a visible tint, it can still be very lovely when mixed with good clarity and cut.", "A flawless diamond with little to no imperfections is often desired due to its rarity, but they are also the most costly. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that it is very common for diamonds to be formed with slight imperfections.", "These imperfections are known as \"inclusions\" and usually occur during the diamond's crystallization period within the earth, or from the stresses of mining and processing. Inclusions are anything from tiny white points to dark dots, cracks or scratches. The fewer inclusions, the more valuable a stone is. Clarity is evaluated using a 10-power magnification. This means that the object viewed appears 10 times its actual size. The diamond grader examines the clarity characteristics with respect to the nature and number of characteristics, as well as their size, color and position. The clarity grade assigned reflects the degree of visibility of the characteristics.", "The FL Grade (Flawless) The term FL or flawless is used for diamonds in which a qualified observer, under favorable lighting conditions, cannot find internal characteristics and/or faults by thorough examination with a 10X loupe.", "The IF Grade (Internally Flawless) A diamond which has no internal characteristics but which, due to minor finish faults, is not flawless and therefore cannot be designated FL or flawless, may be called IF or internally flawless provided the finish faults are so minute that they can be removed by a gentle polishing with only an insignificant loss of weight.", "The VVS Grades (Very, Very Small Inclusions) The term VVS is used for diamonds with internal characteristics very, very difficult for a qualified observer to find under observation conditions as described. Further, there may only be insignificant finish faults.", "The VS Grades (Very Small Inclusions) The term VS is used for diamonds in which it is difficult for a qualified observer, under observation conditions as described, to find either a few somewhat larger internal characteristics or several very small ones.", "The SI Grades (Small Inclusions) The term SI is used for diamonds in which a qualified observer may, without difficulty, under observation conditions as described, find internal characteristics. Further, there may only occur single finish faults of an insignificant kind.", "The I Grades (Imperfect) The term I or imperfect is used for diamonds in which a qualified observer, with the naked eye, can see internal characteristics and/or in which such major faults occur, which substantially reduce the value of the stone.", "Only about 2% of the world's diamonds are actually flawless. Most retail stores carry VVS as their highest grade. VS or SI are considered by most to be \"fine quality\" diamonds.", "Diamonds often possess unique markings – either internal (known as inclusions) or external (known as blemishes). A diamond's clarity grade depends on the absence or abundance of such inclusions and blemishes.", "The clarity grade of a diamond not only affects the value and price, but can also be a good indication of the diamond's vulnerability. Heavily included diamonds can be prone to breakage.", "A regular, professional cleaning is recommended, usually every six months. Diamond jewelry can easily acquire a buildup of dirt, make-up and other materials that can diminish brightness, especially if it is worn every day. Every Zales store offers professional cleanings free of charge. Our Jewelry Consultants will also check for loose diamonds, bent or broken prongs or loose settings. Regular professional cleaning and inspections will also ensure your diamond warranty remains in effect.", "If you wear your diamond jewelry every day, you should clean it once a week. Ultrasonic cleaners are convenient and effective. However, you should avoid using an ultrasonic cleaner if your diamond has a serious crack or inclusion. The vibrations of these cleaners may enlarge such flaws.", "If you choose not to use an ultrasonic cleaner, clean your diamond jewelry with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a clean liquid detergent. Rinse with fresh water and dry polish with a chamois or microfiber cloth.", "DO store your diamond jewelry separately in your jewelry box. Since diamonds scratch other diamonds, and can also scratch pearls and other gemstones, the optimum way to store diamonds is alone or in a soft pouch.", "DON'T wear your diamond jewelry while doing activities like household chores, gardening or sports. If you do, make sure your jeweler checks your item for loose or broken prongs regularly.", "DON'T wear your diamond jewelry while applying lotions, makeup, hair sprays or perfumes. These chemicals can dull the sparkle of your diamond jewelry.>", "DO insure your diamonds against loss or theft. A diamond engagement ring is an investment of both money and emotion. Your insurance company can provide a rider to cover any costly items such as an engagement ring or other diamond jewelry." ] }, "parsed_md": "Diamond Buying Guide - Education - Zales\n\nZales — America's Diamond Store Since 1924\n\n * Shopping Bag (0 items)\n * My Account\n * Order Status\n * Credit\n * Store Locator\n * Contact us 24/7 online or call 1-800-311-JEWEL (5393)\n\nshop zales outlet\n\n * Wedding\n\n * ## SHOP\n\n * Engagement\n * Bridal Sets\n * Three Stone\n * Wedding Bands\n * Anniversary\n * Promise Rings\n * Wedding Gifts\n * Settings\n * Design Your Own\n * ## EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIONS\n\n * Vera Wang LOVE\n * Ever Us\n * Celebration Diamond\n * Tolkowsky Legacy\n * Neil Lane\n * Love's Destiny\n * Arctic Brilliance\n * Past Present Future\n * Precious Bride\n * ## EDUCATION\n\n * Diamond Buying Guide\n * Ring Styles\n * Band Styles\n * Wedding Party Gifts\n * Anniversary Gifts\n * The Zales Difference\n * Love Stories\n * View All Wedding >\n * Rings\n\n * ## SHOP BY MATERIAL\n\n * Diamond\n * Gemstone\n * Pearl\n * Gold\n * Silver\n * Stainless Steel\n * Titanium\n * Tungsten\n * Cobalt\n * ## Gender\n\n * Child's\n * Ladies'\n * Men's\n * Unisex\n * ## Price\n\n * Under $50\n * $50 - $99\n * $100 - $249\n * $250 - $499\n * $500 - $749\n * $750 - $999\n * $1,000 - $1,999\n * $2,000 - $2,999\n * $3,000 - $4,999\n * Over $5,000\n * ## POPULAR STYLES\n\n * Design Your Own\n * Engagement\n * Bridal Sets\n * Wedding Bands\n * Trio Collection\n * Solitaire Enhancers\n * Promise Rings\n * Three Stone\n * Fashion\n * Vintage Rings\n * Class Rings\n * Mother's & Family\n * Personalized\n * View All Rings >\n * Necklaces\n\n * ## SHOP BY MATERIAL\n\n * Diamond\n * Gemstone\n * Pearl\n * Gold\n * Silver\n * Stainless Steel\n * ## Jewelry Type\n\n * Charm\n * Necklace\n * Ring\n * ## Gender\n\n * Child's\n * Ladies'\n * Men's\n * Unisex\n * ## POPULAR STYLES\n\n * Design Your Own\n * Chains\n * Bolo Necklaces\n * Lockets\n * Hearts\n * Crosses\n * Whimsical\n * Journey\n * Personalized\n * View All Necklaces >\n * Earrings\n\n * ## SHOP BY MATERIAL\n\n * Diamond\n * Gemstone\n * Pearl\n * Gold\n * Silver\n * ## Gender\n\n * Child's\n * Ladies'\n * Men's\n * Unisex\n * ## Price\n\n * Under $50\n * $50 - $99\n * $100 - $249\n * $250 - $499\n * $500 - $749\n * $750 - $999\n * $1,000 - $1,999\n * $2,000 - $2,999\n * $3,000 - $4,999\n * Over $5,000\n * ## POPULAR STYLES\n\n * Design Your Own\n * Solitaire Studs\n * Fashion Studs\n * Hoop\n * Drop\n * Personalized\n * View All Earrings >\n * Bracelets\n\n * ## SHOP BY MATERIAL\n\n * Diamond\n * Gemstone\n * Pearl\n * Gold\n * Silver\n * Stainless Steel\n * ## Gender\n\n * Child's\n * Ladies'\n * Men's\n * Unisex\n * ## Price\n\n * Under $50\n * $50 - $99\n * $100 - $249\n * $250 - $499\n * $500 - $749\n * $750 - $999\n * $1,000 - $1,999\n * $2,000 - $2,999\n * $3,000 - $4,999\n * Over $5,000\n * ## POPULAR STYLES\n\n * Persona Beads\n * Bangles & Cuffs\n * Bolo Bracelets\n * Charm Bracelets\n * Anklets\n * Personalized\n * View All Bracelets >\n * Watches\n\n * ## FEATURED BRANDS\n\n * Bulova\n * Bulova Curv\n * Citizen\n * Drive from Citizen\n * Coach\n * Invicta\n * MIDO\n * Movado\n * Movado Bold\n * Tissot\n * TW Steel\n * TechnoMarine\n * Smart Watch\n * ## ONLINE ONLY\n\n * Caravelle New York\n * Croton\n * Wittnauer\n * Personalized\n * ## Gender\n\n * Ladies'\n * Men's\n * Unisex\n * ## Price\n\n * $50 - $99\n * $100 - $249\n * $250 - $499\n * $500 - $749\n * $750 - $999\n * $1,000 - $1,999\n * $2,000 - $2,999\n * $3,000 - $4,999\n * View All Watches >\n * Collections\n\n * ## EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIONS\n\n * Vera Wang LOVE\n * Ever Us\n * Celebration Diamond\n * Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry\n * Tolkowsky Legacy\n * Expressionist\n * Love's Destiny\n * Neil Lane\n * Unstoppable Love\n * Endless Brilliance\n * Open Hearts By Jane Seymour\n * Past Present Future\n * Precious Bride\n * From This Moment\n * Le Vian\n * Bloem\n * Persona Beads\n * Times of Love\n * Chrysalis\n * Made in Italy\n * Elegant Reflections\n * Infinity Heart\n * Sirena\n * Arctic Brilliance\n * Cherished Promise\n * Shaquille O'Neal\n * Triton\n * ## ONLINE COLLECTIONS\n\n * Online Exclusives\n * Personalized Jewelry\n * Julianna B\n * Catherine Malandrino\n * Infinity Collection\n * Sideways Collection\n * Monogram Shop\n * Stackable Expressions\n * Edward Mirell\n * Amore La Vita\n * ASPCA Collection\n * ## POPULAR CATEGORIES\n\n * Brilliant Values\n * New Arrivals\n * Top Rated Products\n * Top Pinned on Pinterest\n * Promise Rings\n * Right Hand Rings\n * Colored Diamonds\n * Silver & Diamonds\n * Bolo Bracelets\n * Bolo Necklaces\n * Spring Florals\n * Whimsical\n * Birthstones\n * Black Diamonds\n * Pear\n * Claddagh\n * Giftware\n * Halo\n * Rose Gold\n * Accessories\n * Men's\n * Children's\n * Design Your Own\n\n * ## ENGAGEMENT\n\n * Settings\n * ## BANDS\n\n * Anniversary Bands\n * Eternity Bands\n * ## FASHION\n\n * Diamond Studs\n * Diamond Pendants\n * Personalized Jewelry\n * Persona Beads\n * Clearance\n\nHome Wedding Education Diamond Buying Guide\n\n# Diamond Buying Guide\n\n# Diamonds are graded using the 4C’s grading system to determine quality. It’s\nthe Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat that make each diamond uniquely beautiful.\nLearn what to look for when shopping for diamonds with our Diamond Buying\nGuide.\n\n# The 4Cs\n\nCut, Carat, Color and Clarity - are the universal language of the diamond.\nUnderstanding this language will help you understand your diamond.\n\n# Cut\n\nThe term \"cut\" has two references: One is the diamond's shape, the other is\nthe quality, determined by its proportions, symmetry and polish.\n\nThe top-selling diamond cut shape is the round brilliant. Other cut shapes\nincluding princess, marquise, pear, heart, oval, emerald, radiant, cushion and\nAsscher are considered fancy cut.\n\nThe cut of a diamond is considered to be the most important factor with\nrespect to its beauty. The cut determines the brilliance of the diamonds - how\nlight is reflected , dispersed and scintillated. Unlike color and clarity,\nthere is not a single grade that defines it. Furthermore, two diamonds equal\nin carat weight, color and clarity can differ in appearance and value because\nof differences in cut quality.\n\nThe cut is the most complicated of the 4Cs. Unlike carat weight, color and\nclarity, whose value and rarity are related to the diamond's natural\nformation, cut quality is the result of human decision and diamond cutting\nskills.\n\nThere are three factors that determine a diamond's cut quality:\n\n * Proportions: the relative sizes and angles of the diamond's parts and facets\n * Symmetry: the precision of the cut design, especially the facets\n * Polish: the smoothness and luster of the diamond's surface\n\nThe cut grades are referenced on a diamond's certificate often using the GIA\nstandards of Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor. For the most part, the\nactual measurements are mainly on the laboratory reports.\n\nThe quality of a diamond's cut always speaks for itself.\n\n# Carat\n\nCarat weight is the easiest to understand of the 4Cs. A diamond's weight is\nmeasured in carats. The carat is subdivided into 100 equal parts called\n'points.' One point equals .01 carat or 1/100 carat. A one carat diamond\nequals 100 points. Carat weight is written in decimal numbers, but it is\nfrequently expressed in fractions which are easier to understand. Diamond\nweight fractions are approximate and refer to ranges of weight. This chart\nfrom The Diamond Council of America® is a handy reference:\n\nDiamond prices increase with carat weight because larger diamonds are less\ncommon and more desirable. However, two diamonds of equal carat weight can\nhave dramatically different values depending on three other factors: Color,\nClarity and Cut. In jewelry pieces with more than one diamond, the carats are\ndescribed in terms of total carat weight (T.W.). This is the combined total\nweight of all the diamonds in the piece. Determining the carat weight that is\nright for you depends primarily on your budget and taste.\n\n# Color\n\nChoosing the right color for your diamond is based on personal preference.\nIt's important to remember that you are generally searching for a stone with\nlittle to no color.\n\nDiamonds are colored when the crystals grow inside the earth. Tiny traces of\nsome elements like nitrogen can color the crystals. In addition, the pressure\ninvolved in the diamond formation creates distortion in the crystal structure\nwhich is believed to also contribute to its color.\n\nThe color evaluation on gem-quality diamonds is based on the absence of color.\nThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) uses a 12-letter alphabetical scale\nof D to Z. Using this scale, the diamond on the lower end of the scale (D)\nwill have the least amount of color - it is considered a colorless stone. The\ndiamond at the higher end of the scale (Z) has deeper tones. However, when a\ndiamond's color is more intense than the \"Z\" grading, it enters the realm of a\n\"Fancy Color\" diamond. In this case, the intensity of the color in the diamond\ncan play a significant role in its value. The value of a Fancy Colored Diamond\ncan surpass that of colorless diamonds if the intensity of the color is high\nand the color is rare.\n\n * D grade is absolutely colorless\n * E and F are essentially colorless. The difference between D, E, and F is so slight that only experts can see it when the diamonds are unmounted.\n * K, L, and M are faintly tinted. Diamonds under 1/2 carat appear colorless when mounted. Diamonds over 1/2 carat may show a tint of color.\n * Grades N through Z have a light tint, and it is visible. Diamonds with less color are more rare and valuable. Only about 5,000 of the polished diamonds produced each year weighing 1/2 carat or more are colorless. Most of the diamonds sold are grades G to L. For fancy diamonds, the value goes up with the intensity of the color.\n\nFancy colors include bright yellow, pink, champagne, blue and green. Red,\npurple and orange diamonds, though found in nature, are extremely rare.\n\nHow the diamond is set can make a difference in color too. Color is more\nimportant in rings than earrings and pendants because the diamond is usually\nlarger.\n\n * Putting a truly colorless diamond in a yellow gold setting will reflect on the stone causing a yellowish tint.\n * Colorless and near-colorless diamonds come alive in a platinum or white gold setting.\n * A slightly yellow-tinted diamond will appear whiter in a yellow gold setting. Keep in mind that color is only one of the 4Cs so even when a stone has a visible tint, it can still be very lovely when mixed with good clarity and cut.\n\n# Clarity\n\nSimply stated, clarity is a measure of the tiny imperfections found in most\nevery diamond.\n\nA flawless diamond with little to no imperfections is often desired due to its\nrarity, but they are also the most costly. Therefore, it is important to keep\nin mind that it is very common for diamonds to be formed with slight\nimperfections.\n\nThese imperfections are known as \"inclusions\" and usually occur during the\ndiamond's crystallization period within the earth, or from the stresses of\nmining and processing. Inclusions are anything from tiny white points to dark\ndots, cracks or scratches. The fewer inclusions, the more valuable a stone is.\nClarity is evaluated using a 10-power magnification. This means that the\nobject viewed appears 10 times its actual size. The diamond grader examines\nthe clarity characteristics with respect to the nature and number of\ncharacteristics, as well as their size, color and position. The clarity grade\nassigned reflects the degree of visibility of the characteristics.\n\nThe GIA Diamond Clarity Grade scale has five main categories of clarity\ncharacteristics with 11 grades in all.\n\nThe FL Grade (Flawless) The term FL or flawless is used for diamonds in which\na qualified observer, under favorable lighting conditions, cannot find\ninternal characteristics and/or faults by thorough examination with a 10X\nloupe.\n\nThe IF Grade (Internally Flawless) A diamond which has no internal\ncharacteristics but which, due to minor finish faults, is not flawless and\ntherefore cannot be designated FL or flawless, may be called IF or internally\nflawless provided the finish faults are so minute that they can be removed by\na gentle polishing with only an insignificant loss of weight.\n\nThe VVS Grades (Very, Very Small Inclusions) The term VVS is used for diamonds\nwith internal characteristics very, very difficult for a qualified observer to\nfind under observation conditions as described. Further, there may only be\ninsignificant finish faults.\n\nThe VS Grades (Very Small Inclusions) The term VS is used for diamonds in\nwhich it is difficult for a qualified observer, under observation conditions\nas described, to find either a few somewhat larger internal characteristics or\nseveral very small ones.\n\nThe SI Grades (Small Inclusions) The term SI is used for diamonds in which a\nqualified observer may, without difficulty, under observation conditions as\ndescribed, find internal characteristics. Further, there may only occur single\nfinish faults of an insignificant kind.\n\nThe I Grades (Imperfect) The term I or imperfect is used for diamonds in which\na qualified observer, with the naked eye, can see internal characteristics\nand/or in which such major faults occur, which substantially reduce the value\nof the stone.\n\nOnly about 2% of the world's diamonds are actually flawless. Most retail\nstores carry VVS as their highest grade. VS or SI are considered by most to be\n\"fine quality\" diamonds.\n\n# Types of Diamond Flaws\n\nDiamonds often possess unique markings – either internal (known as inclusions)\nor external (known as blemishes). A diamond's clarity grade depends on the\nabsence or abundance of such inclusions and blemishes.\n\nThe following lists some commonly used terminology to describe a diamond's\ninternal and external characteristics:\n\n# External Flaws\n\n\|\n\n# Internal Flaws \n \n---\|--- \n \n * Natural - unpolished surface, the original 'skin' of rough diamond\n * Cleavage or feather - inclusion along atomic grain\n * Pit - small indentation on a flat surface\n * Fracture - irregular shaped break\n\n\|\n\n * Cavity - opening on surface\n * Included - inclusions within diamond\n * Nick - minor surface chip\n * Carbon spot - included crystal\n * Grain/twinning line - irregularity in crystal growth\n * Pinpoint - small included crystal (appears white)\n * Scratch - small groove (can be due to normal wear)\n * Cloud - group of pinpoints\n * Chip - broken along external edge\n * Internal grain line - visible part of internal grain structure\n * Laser drill hole - clarity enhancements to remove/reduce appearance of inclusions\n * Bearded or feathered girdle - minute to small hairline fracture extending from girdle into stone\n\n \n \nThe clarity grade of a diamond not only affects the value and price, but can\nalso be a good indication of the diamond's vulnerability. Heavily included\ndiamonds can be prone to breakage.\n\n# We like to believe there is actually a fifth C: Care\n\nCaring for your diamond jewelry keeps the diamonds looking their best and\nprevents them from being lost or damaged.\n\nA regular, professional cleaning is recommended, usually every six months.\nDiamond jewelry can easily acquire a buildup of dirt, make-up and other\nmaterials that can diminish brightness, especially if it is worn every day.\nEvery Zales store offers professional cleanings free of charge. Our Jewelry\nConsultants will also check for loose diamonds, bent or broken prongs or loose\nsettings. Regular professional cleaning and inspections will also ensure your\ndiamond warranty remains in effect.\n\n# At-Home Diamond Care\n\nIf you wear your diamond jewelry every day, you should clean it once a week.\nUltrasonic cleaners are convenient and effective. However, you should avoid\nusing an ultrasonic cleaner if your diamond has a serious crack or inclusion.\nThe vibrations of these cleaners may enlarge such flaws.\n\nIf you choose not to use an ultrasonic cleaner, clean your diamond jewelry\nwith a soft-bristled toothbrush and a clean liquid detergent. Rinse with fresh\nwater and dry polish with a chamois or microfiber cloth.\n\nKeep your diamonds looking new by following Diamond Do's and Don'ts:\n\n * DO store your diamond jewelry separately in your jewelry box. Since diamonds scratch other diamonds, and can also scratch pearls and other gemstones, the optimum way to store diamonds is alone or in a soft pouch.\n * DON'T wear your diamond jewelry while doing activities like household chores, gardening or sports. If you do, make sure your jeweler checks your item for loose or broken prongs regularly.\n * DO take your ring in for inspection and professional cleaning at least twice a year.\n * DON'T wear your diamond jewelry while applying lotions, makeup, hair sprays or perfumes. These chemicals can dull the sparkle of your diamond jewelry.>\n * DO insure your diamonds against loss or theft. A diamond engagement ring is an investment of both money and emotion. 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Read our nine tips you should know before buying an engagement ring, below.", "Even before those 4 Cs (cut, color, clarity and carat), have an idea of what shape you (or your partner) loves. Shape indicates the actual geometry of the stone, as opposed to cut, which relates to the angles of the facets in the stone.", "A quality setting—the metal framework in which your stone is mounted—can set the tone for a ring. A classic round engagement ring stone gets a fresh and modern makeover in a bezel setting. A trendy oval can look more traditional in a four-prong setting. Getting the right combo of shape and setting is key.", "It's totally normal (and encouraged) these days for couples to ring shop together, but if you're more of a traditionalist and looking to surprise your partner with a ring they'll love, be sure to do some reconnaissance. You can ask their best friend or sibling for help (and swear them to secrecy, of course). But if you're set on not telling anyone, pay attention to the jewelry they already wear. Is it more often platinum and silver or yellow and gold? Do they gravitate toward vintage jewels as opposed to simple, modern pieces? Pay attention for a couple of weeks and take mental notes to size up their signature style.", "When it comes to the band, you've got a variety of metals to choose from. One popular choice is platinum—it's the most durable and especially pure, making it a great hypoallergenic choice for those with sensitive skin. There's also gold, which comes in a variety colors, including white, yellow, rose and even green. Beyond platinum and gold, you might also consider palladium (which has a grayer hue than platinum) or even a recycled metal band, which might include a mixture of platinum and gold. Think of it as a \"something old\" and \"something new\" all rolled into one.", "Unless you're buying an estate ring, chances are, you'll be looking at loose stones as opposed to stones in a setting. (The ones you see in the jeweler's case are often just samples to give you an idea of the finished product.) The stone accounts for the vast majority of a ring's cost, so wouldn't you want to get the most gorgeous one imaginable (or at least in your budget)? A good jeweler (more on that later) will be able to guide you and tell you what to look for.", "Throw out that old three-months' salary myth—you should buy the best ring you can without going into major debt. If she's a size queen and your budget isn't super-sized, go for a ring with a slightly larger table—or surface—area. You won't get as much sparkle, but a one-carat ring will look much larger if the stone isn't as deep. Don't want to sacrifice the look of your stone? Buying just shy of the next carat (1.8 instead of 2) can equal a savings of nearly 20 percent. And when it comes to clarity, buying shy gives you the most wiggle room without affecting sparkle.", "Always start your jeweler search with recommendations from friends and family. No leads? Check for industry organization affiliation. Stores accredited by the Jewelers of America or members of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) are good starting places. Large, renowned chains are often reliable and offer sales. And always find out what a store's return policy is. You want to be able to at least exchange the stone if it's not the one they want.", "Remember that once ordered, a ring can take up to six weeks to arrive, potentially longer if you're having it custom designed. If you want to engrave the inside of the ring, be sure to request the inscription when you place your order.", "Diamonds one carat or larger should be accompanied by a diamond-grading report issued by an independent gemological association such as the GIA or the American Gem Society. You might also get a \"fingerprint\" of your ring on the bill of sale, which would include the stone's 4 Cs, shape, dimensions and any cosmetic enhancements. Also, anything that affects its value—if it was made by a famous designer, is an antique or period piece, or is handmade or custom- designed—should also be noted.", "We scouted the Bridal Fashion Week runways to find the trends you need to know about. Here's what's going to be hot in 2022.", "From the pages of history books, scripts, celebrity gossip columns and more, we've rounded up the memorable matchups whose love makes us swoon.", "Take a sneak peek at the hottest engagement ring trends for 2021 you can shop now—including the new \"it\" gemstone." ] }, "parsed_md": "Engagement Ring Shopping Rules: Everything You Need to Know\n\nLove is not canceled, neither is your planning. Get advice on what's next for\nyou.\n\nFashion & Jewelry\n\n# Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Ring Shopping\n\nConsider these the nine rules of engagement rings.\n\nLIMELIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY\n\nby The Knot\n\nThe Knot\n\nUpdated Aug 06, 2018\n\nIf you're waiting for an engagement ring or you've already started to shop\naround with your partner, you should definitely have a few things in mind\nbefore either of you says \"yes\" to a forever sparkler. Read our nine tips you\nshould know before buying an engagement ring, below.\n\n## 1\\. Shape Matters Most\n\nEven before those 4 Cs (cut, color, clarity and carat), have an idea of what\nshape you (or your partner) loves. Shape indicates the actual geometry of the\nstone, as opposed to cut, which relates to the angles of the facets in the\nstone.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n10 Filipino Wedding Traditions You Should Be Aware Of\n\n## 2\\. Settings Are Second\n\nA quality setting—the metal framework in which your stone is mounted—can set\nthe tone for a ring. A classic round engagement ring stone gets a fresh and\nmodern makeover in a bezel setting. A trendy oval can look more traditional in\na four-prong setting. Getting the right combo of shape and setting is key.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n10 Filipino Wedding Traditions You Should Be Aware Of\n\n## 3\\. Spy on Your Partner's Style\n\nIt's totally normal (and encouraged) these days for couples to ring shop\ntogether, but if you're more of a traditionalist and looking to surprise your\npartner with a ring they'll love, be sure to do some reconnaissance. You can\nask their best friend or sibling for help (and swear them to secrecy, of\ncourse). But if you're set on not telling anyone, pay attention to the jewelry\nthey already wear. Is it more often platinum and silver or yellow and gold? Do\nthey gravitate toward vintage jewels as opposed to simple, modern pieces? Pay\nattention for a couple of weeks and take mental notes to size up their\nsignature style.\n\n## 4\\. Consider the Metal\n\nWhen it comes to the band, you've got a variety of metals to choose from. One\npopular choice is platinum—it's the most durable and especially pure, making\nit a great hypoallergenic choice for those with sensitive skin. There's also\ngold, which comes in a variety colors, including white, yellow, rose and even\ngreen. Beyond platinum and gold, you might also consider palladium (which has\na grayer hue than platinum) or even a recycled metal band, which might include\na mixture of platinum and gold. Think of it as a \"something old\" and\n\"something new\" all rolled into one.\n\nWATCH RELATED VIDEO\n\n## 5\\. Buy Loose Stones\n\nUnless you're buying an estate ring, chances are, you'll be looking at loose\nstones as opposed to stones in a setting. (The ones you see in the jeweler's\ncase are often just samples to give you an idea of the finished product.) The\nstone accounts for the vast majority of a ring's cost, so wouldn't you want to\nget the most gorgeous one imaginable (or at least in your budget)? A good\njeweler (more on that later) will be able to guide you and tell you what to\nlook for.\n\n## 6\\. Work With Your Budget\n\nThrow out that old three-months' salary myth—you should buy the best ring you\ncan without going into major debt. If she's a size queen and your budget isn't\nsuper-sized, go for a ring with a slightly larger table—or surface—area. You\nwon't get as much sparkle, but a one-carat ring will look much larger if the\nstone isn't as deep. Don't want to sacrifice the look of your stone? Buying\njust shy of the next carat (1.8 instead of 2) can equal a savings of nearly 20\npercent. And when it comes to clarity, buying shy gives you the most wiggle\nroom without affecting sparkle.\n\n## 7\\. Shop Safe\n\nAlways start your jeweler search with recommendations from friends and family.\nNo leads? Check for industry organization affiliation. Stores accredited by\nthe Jewelers of America or members of the Gemological Institute of America\n(GIA) are good starting places. Large, renowned chains are often reliable and\noffer sales. And always find out what a store's return policy is. You want to\nbe able to at least exchange the stone if it's not the one they want.\n\n## 8\\. Give Yourself at Least Six Weeks\n\nRemember that once ordered, a ring can take up to six weeks to arrive,\npotentially longer if you're having it custom designed. If you want to engrave\nthe inside of the ring, be sure to request the inscription when you place your\norder.\n\n## 9\\. Get It in Writing\n\nDiamonds one carat or larger should be accompanied by a diamond-grading report\nissued by an independent gemological association such as the GIA or the\nAmerican Gem Society. You might also get a \"fingerprint\" of your ring on the\nbill of sale, which would include the stone's 4 Cs, shape, dimensions and any\ncosmetic enhancements. Also, anything that affects its value—if it was made by\na famous designer, is an antique or period piece, or is handmade or custom-\ndesigned—should also be noted.\n\nRelated Topics:\n\nRings\n\nEngagement Rings\n\nEngagement\n\nRings\n\nWedding Jewelry\n\nFashion\n\nRing Shopping\n\nGetting Engaged\n\nWedding Ideas & Etiquette\n\nMOST POPULAR ON THE KNOT\n\nAnniversary Gifts by Year: Traditional and Modern Ideas\n\nSay \"I Love You\" with 120 Love Quotes for Her\n\nAll the Best Engagement Captions for Instagram\n\nUp Next\n\nShowing slide number 1 out of 10\n\n * 10 Filipino Wedding Traditions You Should Be Aware Of\n\n * 37 Indian Wedding Mandap Ideas to Anchor Your Ceremony\n\n * 5 Things to Know About Hiring a Proposal Photographer\n\n * The Most Creative 6-Year Anniversary Gift Ideas\n\n * 13 Japanese Wedding Traditions You Should Know\n\n * Here Are the 4 Ways Your Wedding Can Make an Impact\n\n * 10 Thai Wedding Traditions You Should Know\n\n * Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Summer Wedding\n\n * 13 Vietnamese Wedding Traditions and Customs\n\n * How This Couple's Wedding Accommodated Deaf Guests\n\n## Trending\n\nWhat the COVID Vaccine Means for Your 2021 Wedding\n\n\"The science is clear,\" the agency declared in mid-May.\n\nUpdated May 13, 2021\n\nAriana Grande Married Dalton Gomez in an Informal Minimony Wedding\n\nIt's unclear whether the couple will have a sequel wedding.\n\nUpdated May 17, 2021\n\nThe 2022 Wedding Dress Trends\n\nWe scouted the Bridal Fashion Week runways to find the trends you need to know\nabout. Here's what's going to be hot in 2022.\n\nUpdated Apr 14, 2021\n\nScarlett Johansson and Colin Jost's Wedding Embraced 2021 Trends\n\nPlus, see his wedding band here.\n\nUpdated Apr 21, 2021\n\nFamous Couples We Love to Love\n\nFrom the pages of history books, scripts, celebrity gossip columns and more,\nwe've rounded up the memorable matchups whose love makes us swoon.\n\nUpdated May 20, 2020\n\nThe 2021 Wedding Hair Trends You Need to See\n\nThe '90s are back, baby.\n\nUpdated Feb 18, 2021\n\nI Asked My Twin Sister to Walk Me Down the Aisle\n\nMegan Mace, of country-pop duo Megan and Liz, and her husband involved the\nwhole family.\n\nUpdated May 22, 2021\n\nThe 2021 Wedding Cake Trends Every Couple Needs to Know\n\nAnd they'll taste as good as they look.\n\nUpdated Dec 30, 2020\n\nWhat to Know Before You Go Dress Shopping\n\nDon't set foot in the bridal salon without brushing up on your gown shopping\nbasics.\n\nUpdated Jul 17, 2020\n\n7 Engagement Ring Trends You'll See in 2021\n\nTake a sneak peek at the hottest engagement ring trends for 2021 you can shop\nnow—including the new \"it\" gemstone.\n\nUpdated Dec 15, 2020\n\nView All\n\nmade with\n\nPlanning & Inspiration\n\nThe Company\n\nSister Sites\n\nGet Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device\n\n" } ]
7,983,189	How To Use Dog Pheromone Products	To use dog pheromone products, read the label before buying it to make sure it contains dog appeasing pheromone, since many companies market products as pheromones that don’t include them. You should also make sure your dog has a behavioral issue that pheromones can effectively treat, like anxiety or aggression. Before applying pheromones to your dog or its environment, speak to your vet to make sure they don’t have any medical concerns. If you want to give your dog pheromones for short periods of time, opt for a spray, which usually needs to be sprayed around the room every 4 hours. For a longer term option, purchase a diffuser or collar containing pheromones, which can last up to a month.	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Click here to submit your question, or send an e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line \"Behavior questions.\"", "Q. A 7-year-old neutered male Bichon cross has always marked the same corner of the wall in the house since he was young. The owners are now moving to a new home. How can they prevent this behavior in the new home?", "A. Whenever dealing with any inappropriate urination, it is essential to make a proper diagnosis. As with any behavior problem, the first step is a complete physical examination and laboratory screening (complete blood count, serum chemistry profile, and urinalysis) to rule out any medical contributor to the behavior. In terms of making a behavioral diagnosis, assuming the dog is healthy from a medical standpoint, the main rule-outs are urine marking and failure to housetrain.", "First, you mentioned that the behavior has been going on since the dog was young. Urine marking frequently begins after the age of sexual maturity, which is around 6 to 12 months of age. If the behavior has been going on since the dog was a younger puppy, I would be more concerned about incomplete housetraining being the more likely cause of the behavior.", "Second, the urination has been occurring in one location. While not always true, urine marking usually occurs in several locations in a home and on varied surfaces. In addition, you would expect to see the typical leg lifting posture with urine marking as opposed to squatting and urinating on a horizontal surface.", "Let's assume that the behavior is in fact urine marking. Urine marking can occur for several reasons, including territorial marking, as a response to interdog or dog-human relationship issues, or because of anxiety-related issues. Sexual motivations are more common in intact males (making it critical to verify reproductive status—measure testosterone concentrations if a dog's neuter status is in doubt).", "1. Prevent access to the areas being marked. Using baby gates, closing off rooms, and covering areas with plastic or carpet runners can all be effective. The attraction to the location can also be reduced by cleaning the area with various enzyme cleaning solutions.", "2. Closely supervise the dog. Supervision is imperative to prevent the dog from accessing the area and to allow the owner to interrupt and redirect the behavior by taking the dog outdoors to eliminate. While urine marking has little to do with the need to eliminate, you do not want the dog to develop habitual marking behavior through repetition of the behavior. If needed, securing the dog to the owner's waist or belt with a leash can increase the level of supervision and reduce marking opportunities.", "3. Use a belly band. The band prevents soiling and discourages marking since the band can increase a dog's discomfort when urinating into it. Look online for distributors of belly bands for dogs, or resourceful owners can manufacture belly bands.", "4. Identify any triggers that may result in the dog marking, and modify them. For example, if the entry of visitors into the home triggers anxiety in a dog and leads to urine marking, you can engage the dog in basic obedience commands for rewards while the visitors enter the home and get settled in.", "If the marking behavior persists in spite of the above suggestions, and if you suspect anxiety to be a large component of the behavior, antianxiety medication may be helpful. Clomipramine at a dosage of 1 to 4 mg/kg given twice a day or fluoxetine at a dosage of 0.5 to 2 mg/kg once a day can help reduce the need to urine mark.", "Synthetic pheromone therapy can also be helpful in reducing the need to mark. Adaptil (Ceva; previously Dog Appeasing Pheromone) can be used as a plug-in diffuser, collar, or spray. This form of therapy can be particularly useful in the situation described here in that application in a previously unmarked home may reduce the likelihood of urine marking to begin with.", "© 2019 MultiMedia Animal Care LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. 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A 7-year-old neutered male Bichon cross has always marked the same corner\nof the wall in the house since he was young. The owners are now moving to a\nnew home. How can they prevent this behavior in the new home?\n\n\| John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB \n--- \n \nA. Whenever dealing with any inappropriate urination, it is essential to make\na proper diagnosis. As with any behavior problem, the first step is a complete\nphysical examination and laboratory screening (complete blood count, serum\nchemistry profile, and urinalysis) to rule out any medical contributor to the\nbehavior. In terms of making a behavioral diagnosis, assuming the dog is\nhealthy from a medical standpoint, the main rule-outs are urine marking and\nfailure to housetrain.\n\nI bring this up for two reasons:\n\n * First, you mentioned that the behavior has been going on since the dog was young. Urine marking frequently begins after the age of sexual maturity, which is around 6 to 12 months of age. If the behavior has been going on since the dog was a younger puppy, I would be more concerned about incomplete housetraining being the more likely cause of the behavior.\n * Second, the urination has been occurring in one location. While not always true, urine marking usually occurs in several locations in a home and on varied surfaces. In addition, you would expect to see the typical leg lifting posture with urine marking as opposed to squatting and urinating on a horizontal surface.\n\nSTEPS CLIENTS CAN TAKE\n\nLet's assume that the behavior is in fact urine marking. Urine marking can\noccur for several reasons, including territorial marking, as a response to\ninterdog or dog-human relationship issues, or because of anxiety-related\nissues. Sexual motivations are more common in intact males (making it critical\nto verify reproductive status—measure testosterone concentrations if a dog's\nneuter status is in doubt).\n\nBehaviorally, managing urine marking involves these steps:\n\n1\\. Prevent access to the areas being marked. Using baby gates, closing off\nrooms, and covering areas with plastic or carpet runners can all be effective.\nThe attraction to the location can also be reduced by cleaning the area with\nvarious enzyme cleaning solutions.\n\n2\\. Closely supervise the dog. Supervision is imperative to prevent the dog\nfrom accessing the area and to allow the owner to interrupt and redirect the\nbehavior by taking the dog outdoors to eliminate. While urine marking has\nlittle to do with the need to eliminate, you do not want the dog to develop\nhabitual marking behavior through repetition of the behavior. If needed,\nsecuring the dog to the owner's waist or belt with a leash can increase the\nlevel of supervision and reduce marking opportunities.\n\n3\\. Use a belly band. The band prevents soiling and discourages marking since\nthe band can increase a dog's discomfort when urinating into it. Look online\nfor distributors of belly bands for dogs, or resourceful owners can\nmanufacture belly bands.\n\n4\\. Identify any triggers that may result in the dog marking, and modify them.\nFor example, if the entry of visitors into the home triggers anxiety in a dog\nand leads to urine marking, you can engage the dog in basic obedience commands\nfor rewards while the visitors enter the home and get settled in.\n\nPHARMACOLOGIC INTERVENTIONS\n\nIf the marking behavior persists in spite of the above suggestions, and if you\nsuspect anxiety to be a large component of the behavior, antianxiety\nmedication may be helpful. Clomipramine at a dosage of 1 to 4 mg/kg given\ntwice a day or fluoxetine at a dosage of 0.5 to 2 mg/kg once a day can help\nreduce the need to urine mark.\n\nSynthetic pheromone therapy can also be helpful in reducing the need to mark.\nAdaptil (Ceva; previously Dog Appeasing Pheromone) can be used as a plug-in\ndiffuser, collar, or spray. This form of therapy can be particularly useful in\nthe situation described here in that application in a previously unmarked home\nmay reduce the likelihood of urine marking to begin with.\n\nJohn Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB Chicagoland Veterinary Behavior Consultants 1042\nMountain Glen Valley Carol Stream, IL 60188 \n \n## Related links\n\n * Read more Just Ask the Expert articles\n * Canine housetraining challenges\n * Just Ask the Expert: Inappropriate urination: Why only at the neighbors'?\n\n### Hot topics on dvm360\n\n#### When a friend is hurting, surely there’s more than the suicide hotline\n\n#### The gap between what you learn in school and work in a veterinary\npractice\n\n#### A primer on veterinary open wound management\n\n#### What to do when a patient won’t survive transfer\n\n#### How to attract millennial veterinary associates\n\n## ADVERTISEMENT\n\n## ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * dvm360.com\n * Subscribe\n * E-mail newsletters\n * Leadership Challenges\n * Toolkits\n * Products\n * Data Center\n * CE Center\n * Vet Confessionals Project\n * dvm360 magazine\n * Vetted\n * Firstline\n * Veterinary Medicine\n * Veterinary Economics\n * Follow us\n * Contact us\n\n * News\n * Breaking news\n * Recalls\n * Product news\n * Association news\n * Politics\n * Regulatory news\n * Medical news\n * Practice news\n * Photo galleries\n * Videos\n\n * Business\n * Practice finances\n * Personnel\n * Client relations\n * Leadership\n * Revenue\n * Posts and tweets\n * Market data\n * BizQuizzes\n * Hospital design\n * \\- Conference\n * \\- Competition\n * \\- Galleries\n * \\- Floor plans\n * \\- Design toolkit\n\n * Medicine\n * Essentials\n * Clinical video\n * Image quizzes\n * Behavior\n * Dentistry\n * Dermatology\n * Equine medicine\n * Feline medicine\n * Internal medicine\n * Low-stress visits\n * Nutrition\n * Parasitology\n * Surgery\n\n * Team\n * Working with clients\n * Working with the team\n * Working with doctors\n * Working on yourself\n * Audio and video\n * Forms\n * Cartoons\n * Fun Center\n * Team Meeting in a Box\n * Front Desk Disasters\n * Back Office Blunders\n * Coffee on the Couch\n\n * Fetch\n * Fetch dates\n * Fetch Baltimore\n * Fetch Kansas City\n * Hospital Design Conference\n * Fetch San Diego\n * Exhibitors\n * Info packet\n * E-mail alerts\n * Veterinary CE Center\n * Calendar of Veterinary Events\n\n * Home\n * Contact Us\n * About dvm360\n * Disclaimer\n * Meeting Calendar\n * Site Map\n * Privacy Policy\n * Term Of Use\n\n© 2019 MultiMedia Animal Care LLC. 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There was overall amelioration of the signs without ‘vigilance’ and ‘anorexia’ in the DAP-treated dogs; marked decreases were noted in elimination (P = 0.038), excessive licking (P = 0.005), and pacing (P = 0.017). The results suggest that the use of DAP could decrease separation-induced anxiety, distress, and fear in inpatients, and possibly facilitate recovery in hospitalized dogs.", "Efficacité de la phéromone d’apaisement des chiens pour améliorer les signes comportementaux liés à l’anxiété de séparation chez les chiens hospitalisés. Les chiens hospitalisés dans les cliniques vétérinaires manifesteront probablement des signes d’anxiété causés par la séparation lors de l’hospitalisation. L’étude a évalué l’effet de la phéromone d’apaisement des chiens (PAC) sur 10 signes comportementaux types liés à la séparation chez les chiens hospitalisés. Un groupe traité à la PAC (n = 24) a été comparé à un groupe témoin traité au placebo (n = 19). Il s’est produit une amélioration générale des signes sans «vigilance» et «anorexie» chez les chiens traités au PAC; des baisses marquées ont été observées pour l’élimination (P = 0,038), le léchage excessif (P = 0,005) et le va-et-vient (P = 0,017). Les résultats suggèrent que l’usage du PAC pourrait réduire, chez les patients, l’anxiété, la détresse et la peur causées par la séparation et éventuellement faciliter le rétablissement des chiens hospitalisés.", "Dogs are social animals which have a strong inherent desire to interact with their social group including human family members (1). Separation-related behavioral signs in dogs result from a strong social bond and hyper-attachment between dogs and their owners (2–6), and are likely to be shown if dogs are separated from and/or denied access to their owners. The behavior is likely due to a variety of factors including anxiety, fear, distress, frustration, and panic (7). Destructiveness, vocalization, inappropriate elimination, attempt to escape, pacing, trembling, depression, and self-mutilation are commonly expressed as separation-related behavioral signs (8).", "A natural form of dog-appeasing pheromone is secreted from the sebaceous glands between the mammary chains of lactating bitches directly after parturition. The pheromone is reported to be detected by Jacobson’s organ or the vomero-nasal organ (VNO), and to have calming effects in both young and adult dogs under a wide variety of stressful situations (9). Dog-appeasing pheromone (DAP; Ceva Sante Animale, Libourne, France) is a synthetic congener of natural dog-appeasing pheromone (9). that has been promoted as an adjunct treatment to ameliorate conditions such as separation-related behavior problems, phobias, and hyper-attachment (10). Dog-appeasing pheromone has been reported to reduce separation-induced anxiety (11), fear in puppies in a new environment (12), and anxiety and stress during transportation (13,14). It can also diminish anxiety of aggressive dogs (15), stresses of dogs in public shelter (16), training-derived stresses of police dogs (17), and anxiety of puppies in learning and socialization (18). Also, DAP might be a potential treatment for dogs that are fearful of fireworks (19). Use of DAP in veterinary clinics was significantly associated with greater relaxation in dogs, but did not have an effect on aggression (20). There was no significant difference in effectiveness of DAP and clomipramine for ameliorating separation-related behavior problems in dogs (11). Furthermore, DAP has no toxicities or side effects and is particularly beneficial for sick and geriatric dogs (CEVA Sante Animale-Product instruction).", "Anxiety or distress-related behavioral signs such as frequent barking and whining, vigilance, anorexia, trembling, and pacing are commonly observed in hospitalized dogs. These signs are associated with pain, cage confinement, sleep deprivation, and noise from other dogs in veterinary clinics (21–25). Consequently, it was hypoyhesized that the use of DAP might ameliorate separation-related behavioral signs in hospitalized dogs.", "The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of DAP on 10 typical separation-related behavioral signs in hospitalized dogs by comparing DAP treated and placebo-control groups.", "Placebo-controlled and double-blinded study designs were used on 43 hospitalized dogs that were recruited to compare the effects of DAP (n = 24) and the placebo-control (n = 19). Dogs which had been hospitalized for more than 4 d were selected. Dogs with severe abnormal cognitive conditions such as stupor and coma, dogs that were being anesthetized for surgery, and dogs which were being treated with large amounts of analgesics and psychotropic drugs were excluded in order to appropriately evaluate changes in behavioral state. The sex, age, breed, sterilization status, medical diagnosis, and level of pain of each dog were not considered for recruitment, since it was difficult to secure enough dogs that simultaneously satisfied all of the requirements. The effects of medical diagnosis, level of pain, cage confinement, and noise from other dogs in the sickroom were ignored.", "The study was undertaken at Lee Jong Kyung veterinary clinic in Seoul, South Korea. The sickroom was 4 m long × 2 m wide and held 10 cages. Each cage had the same design and layout with the base measuring 0.8 m^2 for small breeds, which is common in Korea (26). Most of the dogs (36, 83.7%) that participated in the study were small breeds. The medium-sized dogs (> 30 kg) were usually housed in a large pen. The hospitalized dogs were individually housed in a single cage or pen, except for a short period when they received medical treatment and the kennel was cleaned. All diffusers (dispensing DAP or a placebo) were installed at a height of 1.8 m on the wall of the sickroom and were changed once a month.", "Concurrent evaluation of the DAP and placebo-control groups was avoided to prevent cross-contamination: the placebo-control group was evaluated first. The placebo diffusers were empty, whereas the dogs in DAP group were exposed to DAP (DAP; Ceva Santé Animale), and 2 diffusers were available to cover the sickroom.", "The study was carried out using a double-blinded study design. The investigators (4 staff members including 2 veterinarians) were never informed which dogs were in the placebo or DAP groups, and all diffusers in both groups were covered with opaque tape to avoid visual identification by investigators. Also, all diffusers were installed and changed once a month by only 2 authors, not investigators.", "Ten typical separation-related behavioral signs, namely, destructiveness (scratching or chewing bars to escape), vocalization (frequent whining, barking, and howling), elimination (frequent urination and defecation), vigilance, excessive licking, anorexia, gastrointestinal problems (vomiting and diarrhea), hyper-salivation, trembling, and pacing were selected for the study (6,8,20,27).", "Each behavioral state of separation-related behavior signs shown by dogs was individually monitored by 4 investigators. They generated scores in accordance with the reference indicators (Table 1), and each score represented more than 3 observations made by the investigators.", "Behavioral signs\| Four-point scale (score)\| Frequency/severity in behavioral signs ---\|---\|--- Destructiveness (scratching/digging/chewing)\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign mild (1)\| Showing 1 to 2 times of the sign moderate (2)\| Showing 3 to 5 times of the sign severe (3)\| Consistent destructiveness for escape Vocalization (whining/barking/howling)\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign mild (1)\| Showing 1 to 2 times of the sign moderate (2)\| Showing 3 to 5 times of the sign severe (3)\| Consistent or compulsive vocalization Elimination (urination/defecation)\| none (0)\| Showing normal elimination in the view of the veterinarians mild (1)\| Showing slightly increased in the volume or frequency from normal elimination in the view of the veterinarians moderate (2)\| Showing noticeably increased in the volume or frequency from normal elimination in the view of the veterinarians severe (3)\| Showing seriously increased in the volume or frequency from normal elimination in the view of the veterinarians Vigilance\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign mild (1)\| Showing mild vigilance in the view of the investigators moderate (2)\| Showing noticeable vigilance in the view of the investigators severe (3)\| Showing serious vigilance in the view of the investigators Excessive licking\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign mild (1)\| Showing 1 to 2 times of the sign moderate (2)\| Showing 3 to 5 times of the sign severe (3)\| Consistent or compulsive licking or grooming Anorexia\| none (0)\| Showing normal appetite in the view of the investigators mild (1)\| Showing slightly reluctant taking food in the view of the investigators moderate (2)\| Showing noticeably reluctant taking food in the view of the investigators severe (3)\| Completely refusing to take food Gastrointestinal problems (vomit/diarrhea)\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign mild (1)\| Showing 1 time of the sign moderate (2)\| Showing 2 times of the sign severe (3)\| Showing over 3 times of the sign Hyper-salivation\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign mild (1)\| Showing slightly increased the sign in the view of the investigators moderate (2)\| Showing noticeably increased the sign in the view of the investigators severe (3)\| Consistently showing the sign in the view of the investigators Trembling\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign mild (1)\| Showing slightly increased the sign in the view of the investigators moderate (2)\| Showing noticeably increased the sign in the view of the investigators severe (3)\| Consistently showing the sign in the view of the investigators Pacing\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign mild (1)\| Showing slightly increased the sign in the view of the investigators moderate (2)\| Showing noticeably increased the sign in the view of the investigators severe (3)\| Consistently showing the sign in the view of the investigators", "The baseline assessment was usually made within 30 min directly after the owner’s departure on the first day of hospitalization since separation-related behavioral signs are likely to be intense within 30 min after departure of the owner (28), and the final assessment on the same dog was monitored on the 4th day of hospitalization. The monitoring of baseline and final assessment each lasted for 8 h.", "The observations by investigators in the baseline and final assessments generated scores based on a 4-point scale: 0 (none); 1 (mild); 2 (moderate); and 3 (severe) (Table 1). The change in behavioral state on each separation- related sign was calculated by subtracting the score in final assessment from the score in the baseline assessment. A 5-point scale was used to evaluate the changes in the behavioral state: − 2 (much worse); − 1 (slightly worse); 0 (same); 1 (slightly better); and > 2 (much better).", "The Mann-Whitney U-test, a nonparametric statistic, was used to identify the efficacy of DAP by comparing the mean ranks of each separation-related behavioral sign between the placebo-controlled group and the DAP group. Also, the Pearson’s chi-squared test was used for the influence of age and sex on the efficacy of DAP in the placebo-control and DAP groups. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 12.0, USA), with P < 0.05 considered as statistically significant.", "Forty-three dogs were recruited for the study: 19 (44.2%) were placed in the placebo group, and 24 (55.8%) in the DAP group. There were 23 female dogs (53.5%) and 20 males (46.5%). Most of the dogs were purebred (39, 90.7%) and included: Maltese (11, 25.6%), Shih-tzu (7, 16.3%), Yorkshire terrier (7, 16.3%), poodle (6, 14.0%), cocker spaniel (2, 4.7%), and 1 of each Chihuahua, Japanese spitz, Jindo, dachshund, Siberian husky, and beagle. There were more intact dogs (33, 76.7%) than neutered dogs (10, 23.3%). Dogs ranged in age from 1 to 17 y with a mean of 5.6 y.", "There were more male dogs in the placebo-control group (12, 63.2%) than in the DAP group (8, 33.3%). Purebred dogs were similarly distributed in both the placebo-control (18, 94.7%) and the DAP group (21, 87.5%). There were few neutered dogs in both the placebo-control (6, 31.6%) and the DAP (4, 16.7%) groups. The mean age of dogs in the DAP group (5.9 y) was slightly higher than in the placebo-control group (5.3 y) (Table 2).", "Variables\| 19\| 44.2\| 24\| 55.8 Sex Male\| 12\| 63.2\| 8\| 33.8 Female\| 7\| 36.8\| 16\| 66.7 Breed Pure\| 18\| 94.7\| 21\| 87.5 Mixed\| 1\| 5.3\| 3\| 12.5 Sterilization status Neutered\| 6\| 31.6\| 4\| 16.7 Intact\| 13\| 68.4\| 20\| 83.3 Age (year) Male (mean age)\| 4.6\| 6.3 Female (mean age)\| 6.1\| 5.6 Range (years)\| 1 to 13\| 1 to 17", "The recruited dogs were diagnosed as suffering from renal dysplasia, granulomatous meningoencephalitis, glaucoma, mitral valve insufficiency, esophageal foreign body, intervertebral disk disease, pancreatitis, mammary gland adenocarcinoma, inflammatory mammary gland carcinoma, haemophthalmia, chronic renal failure, fibrosarcoma, lymphoma, oestrogen toxicity (anemia), and hemivertebra.", "In total, 143 behavioral signs were manifested by the 43 dogs (3.3 signs per dog). The distribution of separation-related behavioral signs was well- balanced between the 2 groups. Pacing (34, 22.2%), anorexia (31, 20.3%), and vigilance (29, 18.9%) were commonly demonstrated in total. In the placebo- control group, vigilance (17, 26.6%) and anorexia (16, 25%) were common, but excessive licking and gastrointestinal problems were never exhibited. In the DAP group, the common behavioral signs were pacing (19, 21.3%), anorexia (15, 16.9%), vigilance (12, 13.5%), and vocalization (12, 13.5%). None of the dogs in either group had gastrointestinal problems.", "In comparing the baseline and final assessments, there were aggravations of elimination (− 0.158), excessive licking (− 0.211), gastrointestinal problems (− 0.105), and hyper- salivation (− 0.053) in the placebo-control group. However, there were overall improvements of separation-related behavioral signs except gastrointestinal problems (− 0.042) in the DAP group.", "In comparing the mean ranks between the 2 groups, there was overall improvement except in vigilance (21.35) and anorexia (22.35) in the DAP group compared with the placebo control group; elimination (P = 0.038), excessive licking (P = 0.005), and pacing (P = 0.017) were significantly improved in the DAP group (Table 3).", "Baseline assessment, final assessment, and change in the dogs’ behavioral states for the 10 separation-related behavioral signs in placebo-control and DAP-treated groups", "\| P-value ---\|---\|---\|--- Baseline\| Final\| Change\| Baseline\| Final\| Change Destructiveness\| 0.368\| 0.368\| 0.000\| 0.458\| 0.250\| 0.208\| 0.326 Vocalization\| 0.316\| 0.263\| 0.053\| 0.583\| 0.458\| 0.125\| 0.700 Elimination\| 0.053\| 0.211\| − 0.158\| 0.417\| 0.167\| 0.250\| 0.038^* Vigilance\| 1.053\| 0.790\| 0.263\| 0.500\| 0.083\| 0.417\| 0.673 Excessive licking\| 0.000\| 0.211\| − 0.211\| 0.417\| 0.167\| 0.250\| 0.005^** Anorexia\| 0.947\| 0.368\| 0.579\| 0.833\| 0.125\| 0.708\| 0.817 Gastrointestinal problems\| 0.000\| 0.105\| − 0.105\| 0.000\| 0.042\| − 0.042\| 0.422 Hyper-salivation\| 0.158\| 0.211\| − 0.053\| 0.042\| 0.000\| 0.042\| 0.159 Trembling\| 0.211\| 0.105\| 0.105\| 0.208\| 0.000\| 0.208\| 0.467 Pacing\| 0.947\| 0.579\| 0.368\| 1.000\| 0.125\| 0.875\| 0.017^", "Since the distribution of older and female dogs in the DAP group was higher than in the placebo group, the influence of age and sex on changes in the behavioral state was also evaluated in the DAP group. There was no age-related difference except in destructiveness (P = 0.05) and sex type never affected the changes in behavioral state in the DAP group.", "There was overall amelioration of separation-related behavioral signs in the DAP treated group. However, there were several methodological limitations to the study since it was difficult to secure a sufficient number of dogs to achieve homogeneity of sex, age, breed, sterilization status, medical diagnosis, duration of hospitalization, and level of pain in each group. Furthermore, dogs that are hospitalized in a veterinary clinic are likely to suffer from anxiety in general, due to cage confinement, pain, separation, and noise. Therefore, the abnormal behavior exhibited by hospitalized dogs does not result only from separation anxiety. The 10 typical behavioral signs used in the study, however, were selected by consideration of separation-related behavior problems. The effects of medical diagnosis, level of pain, effect of confinement, and noise from neighboring dogs in the sickroom were ignored in this study. Other potential factors that were not considered included the dog’s temperament (hyper-attachment) and individual behavior history, including early traumatic experiences and environment (21,22). Consequently, the effects of potential factors and homogeneity of the groups of dogs upon separation-related behavioral signs should be considered in future studies.", "The treatment duration was shorter than in previous studies on the efficacy of DAP (11,14). However, the effect of DAP has been shown in dogs that have been in public animal shelters for more than 7 d (16), and in dogs travelling in cars and given spray-type DAP 10 min before they travelled (13). Therefore, 4 d as treatment duration in this study was sufficient to evaluate behavioral changes in hospitalized dogs.", "There was a decrease in several separation-related behavioral signs such as anorexia, pacing, vigilance, shaking, destructiveness, and vocalization in the placebo control group. It is suggested that protests, separation anxiety, and distress-related activities in dogs are intensified immediately after the owner departs (29,30), and the dogs gradually adapted and became habituated to the veterinary medical clinic, thereby diminishing some separation-related behavioral signs in the placebo group.", "Behavioral signs, especially elimination, excessive licking, and pacing were significantly ameliorated in the DAP treated group. Excessive licking and pacing are also commonly manifested as canine stereotypy and repetitive behaviors. It is considered that affected dogs exhibit these behaviors to cope with distress, conflict, and frustration (7,31). Consequently, it is suggested that DAP as an adjunct treatment could diminish distress and anxiety in canine stereotypy and compulsive disorders as well as separation-related behavioral signs. Therefore, further studies should also investigate the efficacy of DAP in ameliorating stereotypes and compulsive disorders in dogs.", "Hormonal and immunological responses and healing in dogs are influenced by anxiety as a component of stress (23–25). Consequently, the use of DAP could decrease separation-induced anxiety and stress in hospitalized dogs and this would enhance their welfare and possibly facilitate recovery.", "The authors thank the veterinary surgeons who provided technical assistance and cooperation in Lee Jong-Kyung veterinary clinic, and Seung-Yeol Nah, Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, who provided assistance in preparation of the manuscript. CVJ", "Use of this article is limited to a single copy for personal study. 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[Google Scholar]" ] }, "parsed_md": "Efficacy of dog-appeasing pheromone (DAP) for ameliorating separation-related\nbehavioral signs in hospitalized dogs\n\n NCBI\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to navigation\n * Resources\n * How To\n * About NCBI Accesskeys\n\nMy NCBISign in to NCBISign Out\n\n# PMC\n\nUS National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health\n\n * Advanced\n * Journal list\n * Help\n\n * Journal List\n * Can Vet J\n * v.51(4); 2010 Apr\n * PMC2839826\n\nCan Vet J. 2010 Apr; 51(4): 380–384.\n\nPMCID: PMC2839826\n\nPMID: 20592826\n\nLanguage: English \| French\n\n# Efficacy of dog-appeasing pheromone (DAP) for ameliorating separation-\nrelated behavioral signs in hospitalized dogs\n\nYoung-Mee Kim, Jong-Kyung Lee, A.M. Abd el-aty, Sung-Hee Hwang, Jae-Hoon Lee,\nand Sang-Mok Lee^\n\nAuthor information Copyright and License information Disclaimer\n\nDepartment of Veterinary Physiology (Kim, Hwang, Sang-Mok Lee), Department of\nVeterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (Abd el-aty), Department of Veterinary\nSurgery (Jae-Hoon Lee), College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University,\nSeoul, Republic of Korea; Lee Jong-Kyung Veterinary Clinic (Jong-Kyung Lee),\nDohawa-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Pharmacology,\nFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, 12211-Giza, Egypt (Abd el-\naty)\n\nAddress all correspondence to Dr. Sang-Mok Lee; e-mail: moc.liamtoh@7788gnuoy\n\nCopyright and/or publishing rights held by the Canadian Veterinary Medical\nAssociation\n\nThis article has been cited by other articles in PMC.\n\n## Abstract\n\nDogs hospitalized in veterinary clinics are likely to show signs of\nseparation-induced anxiety from hospitalization. The study assessed the effect\nof dog-appeasing pheromone (DAP) on 10 typical separation-related behavioral\nsigns in hospitalized dogs. A DAP treated group (n = 24) was compared with a\nplacebo control group (n = 19). There was overall amelioration of the signs\nwithout ‘vigilance’ and ‘anorexia’ in the DAP-treated dogs; marked decreases\nwere noted in elimination (P = 0.038), excessive licking (P = 0.005), and\npacing (P = 0.017). The results suggest that the use of DAP could decrease\nseparation-induced anxiety, distress, and fear in inpatients, and possibly\nfacilitate recovery in hospitalized dogs.\n\n## Résumé\n\nEfficacité de la phéromone d’apaisement des chiens pour améliorer les signes\ncomportementaux liés à l’anxiété de séparation chez les chiens hospitalisés.\nLes chiens hospitalisés dans les cliniques vétérinaires manifesteront\nprobablement des signes d’anxiété causés par la séparation lors de\nl’hospitalisation. L’étude a évalué l’effet de la phéromone d’apaisement des\nchiens (PAC) sur 10 signes comportementaux types liés à la séparation chez les\nchiens hospitalisés. Un groupe traité à la PAC (n = 24) a été comparé à un\ngroupe témoin traité au placebo (n = 19). Il s’est produit une amélioration\ngénérale des signes sans «vigilance» et «anorexie» chez les chiens traités au\nPAC; des baisses marquées ont été observées pour l’élimination (P = 0,038), le\nléchage excessif (P = 0,005) et le va-et-vient (P = 0,017). Les résultats\nsuggèrent que l’usage du PAC pourrait réduire, chez les patients, l’anxiété,\nla détresse et la peur causées par la séparation et éventuellement faciliter\nle rétablissement des chiens hospitalisés.\n\n(Traduit par Isabelle Vallières)\n\n## Introduction\n\nDogs are social animals which have a strong inherent desire to interact with\ntheir social group including human family members (1). Separation-related\nbehavioral signs in dogs result from a strong social bond and hyper-attachment\nbetween dogs and their owners (2–6), and are likely to be shown if dogs are\nseparated from and/or denied access to their owners. The behavior is likely\ndue to a variety of factors including anxiety, fear, distress, frustration,\nand panic (7). Destructiveness, vocalization, inappropriate elimination,\nattempt to escape, pacing, trembling, depression, and self-mutilation are\ncommonly expressed as separation-related behavioral signs (8).\n\nA natural form of dog-appeasing pheromone is secreted from the sebaceous\nglands between the mammary chains of lactating bitches directly after\nparturition. The pheromone is reported to be detected by Jacobson’s organ or\nthe vomero-nasal organ (VNO), and to have calming effects in both young and\nadult dogs under a wide variety of stressful situations (9). Dog-appeasing\npheromone (DAP; Ceva Sante Animale, Libourne, France) is a synthetic congener\nof natural dog-appeasing pheromone (9). that has been promoted as an adjunct\ntreatment to ameliorate conditions such as separation-related behavior\nproblems, phobias, and hyper-attachment (10). Dog-appeasing pheromone has been\nreported to reduce separation-induced anxiety (11), fear in puppies in a new\nenvironment (12), and anxiety and stress during transportation (13,14). It can\nalso diminish anxiety of aggressive dogs (15), stresses of dogs in public\nshelter (16), training-derived stresses of police dogs (17), and anxiety of\npuppies in learning and socialization (18). Also, DAP might be a potential\ntreatment for dogs that are fearful of fireworks (19). Use of DAP in\nveterinary clinics was significantly associated with greater relaxation in\ndogs, but did not have an effect on aggression (20). There was no significant\ndifference in effectiveness of DAP and clomipramine for ameliorating\nseparation-related behavior problems in dogs (11). Furthermore, DAP has no\ntoxicities or side effects and is particularly beneficial for sick and\ngeriatric dogs (CEVA Sante Animale-Product instruction).\n\nAnxiety or distress-related behavioral signs such as frequent barking and\nwhining, vigilance, anorexia, trembling, and pacing are commonly observed in\nhospitalized dogs. These signs are associated with pain, cage confinement,\nsleep deprivation, and noise from other dogs in veterinary clinics (21–25).\nConsequently, it was hypoyhesized that the use of DAP might ameliorate\nseparation-related behavioral signs in hospitalized dogs.\n\nThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of DAP on 10 typical\nseparation-related behavioral signs in hospitalized dogs by comparing DAP\ntreated and placebo-control groups.\n\n## Materials and methods\n\nPlacebo-controlled and double-blinded study designs were used on 43\nhospitalized dogs that were recruited to compare the effects of DAP (n = 24)\nand the placebo-control (n = 19). Dogs which had been hospitalized for more\nthan 4 d were selected. Dogs with severe abnormal cognitive conditions such as\nstupor and coma, dogs that were being anesthetized for surgery, and dogs which\nwere being treated with large amounts of analgesics and psychotropic drugs\nwere excluded in order to appropriately evaluate changes in behavioral state.\nThe sex, age, breed, sterilization status, medical diagnosis, and level of\npain of each dog were not considered for recruitment, since it was difficult\nto secure enough dogs that simultaneously satisfied all of the requirements.\nThe effects of medical diagnosis, level of pain, cage confinement, and noise\nfrom other dogs in the sickroom were ignored.\n\n### Experimental environment\n\nThe study was undertaken at Lee Jong Kyung veterinary clinic in Seoul, South\nKorea. The sickroom was 4 m long × 2 m wide and held 10 cages. Each cage had\nthe same design and layout with the base measuring 0.8 m^2 for small breeds,\nwhich is common in Korea (26). Most of the dogs (36, 83.7%) that participated\nin the study were small breeds. The medium-sized dogs (> 30 kg) were usually\nhoused in a large pen. The hospitalized dogs were individually housed in a\nsingle cage or pen, except for a short period when they received medical\ntreatment and the kennel was cleaned. All diffusers (dispensing DAP or a\nplacebo) were installed at a height of 1.8 m on the wall of the sickroom and\nwere changed once a month.\n\n### Treatment procedure\n\nConcurrent evaluation of the DAP and placebo-control groups was avoided to\nprevent cross-contamination: the placebo-control group was evaluated first.\nThe placebo diffusers were empty, whereas the dogs in DAP group were exposed\nto DAP (DAP; Ceva Santé Animale), and 2 diffusers were available to cover the\nsickroom.\n\nThe study was carried out using a double-blinded study design. The\ninvestigators (4 staff members including 2 veterinarians) were never informed\nwhich dogs were in the placebo or DAP groups, and all diffusers in both groups\nwere covered with opaque tape to avoid visual identification by investigators.\nAlso, all diffusers were installed and changed once a month by only 2 authors,\nnot investigators.\n\n### Evaluation of behavioral state\n\nTen typical separation-related behavioral signs, namely, destructiveness\n(scratching or chewing bars to escape), vocalization (frequent whining,\nbarking, and howling), elimination (frequent urination and defecation),\nvigilance, excessive licking, anorexia, gastrointestinal problems (vomiting\nand diarrhea), hyper-salivation, trembling, and pacing were selected for the\nstudy (6,8,20,27).\n\nEach behavioral state of separation-related behavior signs shown by dogs was\nindividually monitored by 4 investigators. They generated scores in accordance\nwith the reference indicators (Table 1), and each score represented more than\n3 observations made by the investigators.\n\n### Table 1\n\nReference indicators to evaluate the state of separation-related behaviors in\nhospitalized dogs for baseline and final assessments\n\nBehavioral signs\| Four-point scale (score)\| Frequency/severity in behavioral\nsigns \n---\|---\|--- \nDestructiveness (scratching/digging/chewing)\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign \nmild (1)\| Showing 1 to 2 times of the sign \nmoderate (2)\| Showing 3 to 5 times of the sign \nsevere (3)\| Consistent destructiveness for escape \nVocalization (whining/barking/howling)\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign \nmild (1)\| Showing 1 to 2 times of the sign \nmoderate (2)\| Showing 3 to 5 times of the sign \nsevere (3)\| Consistent or compulsive vocalization \nElimination (urination/defecation)\| none (0)\| Showing normal elimination in\nthe view of the veterinarians \nmild (1)\| Showing slightly increased in the volume or frequency from normal\nelimination in the view of the veterinarians \nmoderate (2)\| Showing noticeably increased in the volume or frequency from\nnormal elimination in the view of the veterinarians \nsevere (3)\| Showing seriously increased in the volume or frequency from normal\nelimination in the view of the veterinarians \nVigilance\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign \nmild (1)\| Showing mild vigilance in the view of the investigators \nmoderate (2)\| Showing noticeable vigilance in the view of the investigators \nsevere (3)\| Showing serious vigilance in the view of the investigators \nExcessive licking\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign \nmild (1)\| Showing 1 to 2 times of the sign \nmoderate (2)\| Showing 3 to 5 times of the sign \nsevere (3)\| Consistent or compulsive licking or grooming \nAnorexia\| none (0)\| Showing normal appetite in the view of the investigators \nmild (1)\| Showing slightly reluctant taking food in the view of the\ninvestigators \nmoderate (2)\| Showing noticeably reluctant taking food in the view of the\ninvestigators \nsevere (3)\| Completely refusing to take food \nGastrointestinal problems (vomit/diarrhea)\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign \nmild (1)\| Showing 1 time of the sign \nmoderate (2)\| Showing 2 times of the sign \nsevere (3)\| Showing over 3 times of the sign \nHyper-salivation\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign \nmild (1)\| Showing slightly increased the sign in the view of the investigators \nmoderate (2)\| Showing noticeably increased the sign in the view of the\ninvestigators \nsevere (3)\| Consistently showing the sign in the view of the investigators \nTrembling\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign \nmild (1)\| Showing slightly increased the sign in the view of the investigators \nmoderate (2)\| Showing noticeably increased the sign in the view of the\ninvestigators \nsevere (3)\| Consistently showing the sign in the view of the investigators \nPacing\| none (0)\| Absence of the sign \nmild (1)\| Showing slightly increased the sign in the view of the investigators \nmoderate (2)\| Showing noticeably increased the sign in the view of the\ninvestigators \nsevere (3)\| Consistently showing the sign in the view of the investigators \n \nOpen in a separate window\n\nThe baseline assessment was usually made within 30 min directly after the\nowner’s departure on the first day of hospitalization since separation-related\nbehavioral signs are likely to be intense within 30 min after departure of the\nowner (28), and the final assessment on the same dog was monitored on the 4th\nday of hospitalization. The monitoring of baseline and final assessment each\nlasted for 8 h.\n\nThe observations by investigators in the baseline and final assessments\ngenerated scores based on a 4-point scale: 0 (none); 1 (mild); 2 (moderate);\nand 3 (severe) (Table 1). The change in behavioral state on each separation-\nrelated sign was calculated by subtracting the score in final assessment from\nthe score in the baseline assessment. A 5-point scale was used to evaluate the\nchanges in the behavioral state: − 2 (much worse); − 1 (slightly worse); 0\n(same); 1 (slightly better); and > 2 (much better).\n\n### Statistical analysis\n\nThe Mann-Whitney U-test, a nonparametric statistic, was used to identify the\nefficacy of DAP by comparing the mean ranks of each separation-related\nbehavioral sign between the placebo-controlled group and the DAP group. Also,\nthe Pearson’s chi-squared test was used for the influence of age and sex on\nthe efficacy of DAP in the placebo-control and DAP groups. All statistical\nanalyses were performed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social\nSciences, version 12.0, USA), with P < 0.05 considered as statistically\nsignificant.\n\n## Results\n\n### Demographic characteristics\n\nForty-three dogs were recruited for the study: 19 (44.2%) were placed in the\nplacebo group, and 24 (55.8%) in the DAP group. There were 23 female dogs\n(53.5%) and 20 males (46.5%). Most of the dogs were purebred (39, 90.7%) and\nincluded: Maltese (11, 25.6%), Shih-tzu (7, 16.3%), Yorkshire terrier (7,\n16.3%), poodle (6, 14.0%), cocker spaniel (2, 4.7%), and 1 of each Chihuahua,\nJapanese spitz, Jindo, dachshund, Siberian husky, and beagle. There were more\nintact dogs (33, 76.7%) than neutered dogs (10, 23.3%). Dogs ranged in age\nfrom 1 to 17 y with a mean of 5.6 y.\n\nThere were more male dogs in the placebo-control group (12, 63.2%) than in the\nDAP group (8, 33.3%). Purebred dogs were similarly distributed in both the\nplacebo-control (18, 94.7%) and the DAP group (21, 87.5%). There were few\nneutered dogs in both the placebo-control (6, 31.6%) and the DAP (4, 16.7%)\ngroups. The mean age of dogs in the DAP group (5.9 y) was slightly higher than\nin the placebo-control group (5.3 y) (Table 2).\n\n### Table 2\n\nDemographic characteristics of the recruited dogs in the placebo-control and\nDAP groups\n\nPlacebo\n\n\|\n\nDAP \n \n---\|--- \n \nn\n\n\|\n\n%\n\n\|\n\nn\n\n\|\n\n% \n \nVariables\| 19\| 44.2\| 24\| 55.8 \nSex \nMale\| 12\| 63.2\| 8\| 33.8 \nFemale\| 7\| 36.8\| 16\| 66.7 \nBreed \nPure\| 18\| 94.7\| 21\| 87.5 \nMixed\| 1\| 5.3\| 3\| 12.5 \nSterilization status \nNeutered\| 6\| 31.6\| 4\| 16.7 \nIntact\| 13\| 68.4\| 20\| 83.3 \nAge (year) \nMale (mean age)\| 4.6\| 6.3 \nFemale (mean age)\| 6.1\| 5.6 \nRange (years)\| 1 to 13\| 1 to 17 \n \nOpen in a separate window\n\nn = number of dogs.\n\nThe recruited dogs were diagnosed as suffering from renal dysplasia,\ngranulomatous meningoencephalitis, glaucoma, mitral valve insufficiency,\nesophageal foreign body, intervertebral disk disease, pancreatitis, mammary\ngland adenocarcinoma, inflammatory mammary gland carcinoma, haemophthalmia,\nchronic renal failure, fibrosarcoma, lymphoma, oestrogen toxicity (anemia),\nand hemivertebra.\n\n### Demonstration of separation-related behavioral signs\n\nIn total, 143 behavioral signs were manifested by the 43 dogs (3.3 signs per\ndog). The distribution of separation-related behavioral signs was well-\nbalanced between the 2 groups. Pacing (34, 22.2%), anorexia (31, 20.3%), and\nvigilance (29, 18.9%) were commonly demonstrated in total. In the placebo-\ncontrol group, vigilance (17, 26.6%) and anorexia (16, 25%) were common, but\nexcessive licking and gastrointestinal problems were never exhibited. In the\nDAP group, the common behavioral signs were pacing (19, 21.3%), anorexia (15,\n16.9%), vigilance (12, 13.5%), and vocalization (12, 13.5%). None of the dogs\nin either group had gastrointestinal problems.\n\n### Efficacy of exposure to DAP\n\nIn comparing the baseline and final assessments, there were aggravations of\nelimination (− 0.158), excessive licking (− 0.211), gastrointestinal problems\n(− 0.105), and hyper- salivation (− 0.053) in the placebo-control group.\nHowever, there were overall improvements of separation-related behavioral\nsigns except gastrointestinal problems (− 0.042) in the DAP group.\n\nIn comparing the mean ranks between the 2 groups, there was overall\nimprovement except in vigilance (21.35) and anorexia (22.35) in the DAP group\ncompared with the placebo control group; elimination (P = 0.038), excessive\nlicking (P = 0.005), and pacing (P = 0.017) were significantly improved in the\nDAP group (Table 3).\n\n### Table 3\n\nBaseline assessment, final assessment, and change in the dogs’ behavioral\nstates for the 10 separation-related behavioral signs in placebo-control and\nDAP-treated groups\n\nSeparation-related behavioral signs\|\n\nPlacebo-control\n\n\|\n\nDAP\n\n\| P-value \n---\|---\|---\|--- \nBaseline\| Final\| Change\| Baseline\| Final\| Change \nDestructiveness\| 0.368\| 0.368\| 0.000\| 0.458\| 0.250\| 0.208\| 0.326 \nVocalization\| 0.316\| 0.263\| 0.053\| 0.583\| 0.458\| 0.125\| 0.700 \nElimination\| 0.053\| 0.211\| − 0.158\| 0.417\| 0.167\| 0.250\| 0.038^* \nVigilance\| 1.053\| 0.790\| 0.263\| 0.500\| 0.083\| 0.417\| 0.673 \nExcessive licking\| 0.000\| 0.211\| − 0.211\| 0.417\| 0.167\| 0.250\| 0.005^** \nAnorexia\| 0.947\| 0.368\| 0.579\| 0.833\| 0.125\| 0.708\| 0.817 \nGastrointestinal problems\| 0.000\| 0.105\| − 0.105\| 0.000\| 0.042\| − 0.042\| 0.422 \nHyper-salivation\| 0.158\| 0.211\| − 0.053\| 0.042\| 0.000\| 0.042\| 0.159 \nTrembling\| 0.211\| 0.105\| 0.105\| 0.208\| 0.000\| 0.208\| 0.467 \nPacing\| 0.947\| 0.579\| 0.368\| 1.000\| 0.125\| 0.875\| 0.017^* \n \nOpen in a separate window\n\n^Significant P < 0.05.\n\n^Significant P < 0.01.\n\nSince the distribution of older and female dogs in the DAP group was higher\nthan in the placebo group, the influence of age and sex on changes in the\nbehavioral state was also evaluated in the DAP group. There was no age-related\ndifference except in destructiveness (P = 0.05) and sex type never affected\nthe changes in behavioral state in the DAP group.\n\n## Discussion\n\nThere was overall amelioration of separation-related behavioral signs in the\nDAP treated group. However, there were several methodological limitations to\nthe study since it was difficult to secure a sufficient number of dogs to\nachieve homogeneity of sex, age, breed, sterilization status, medical\ndiagnosis, duration of hospitalization, and level of pain in each group.\nFurthermore, dogs that are hospitalized in a veterinary clinic are likely to\nsuffer from anxiety in general, due to cage confinement, pain, separation, and\nnoise. Therefore, the abnormal behavior exhibited by hospitalized dogs does\nnot result only from separation anxiety. The 10 typical behavioral signs used\nin the study, however, were selected by consideration of separation-related\nbehavior problems. The effects of medical diagnosis, level of pain, effect of\nconfinement, and noise from neighboring dogs in the sickroom were ignored in\nthis study. Other potential factors that were not considered included the\ndog’s temperament (hyper-attachment) and individual behavior history,\nincluding early traumatic experiences and environment (21,22). Consequently,\nthe effects of potential factors and homogeneity of the groups of dogs upon\nseparation-related behavioral signs should be considered in future studies.\n\nThe treatment duration was shorter than in previous studies on the efficacy of\nDAP (11,14). However, the effect of DAP has been shown in dogs that have been\nin public animal shelters for more than 7 d (16), and in dogs travelling in\ncars and given spray-type DAP 10 min before they travelled (13). Therefore, 4\nd as treatment duration in this study was sufficient to evaluate behavioral\nchanges in hospitalized dogs.\n\nThere was a decrease in several separation-related behavioral signs such as\nanorexia, pacing, vigilance, shaking, destructiveness, and vocalization in the\nplacebo control group. It is suggested that protests, separation anxiety, and\ndistress-related activities in dogs are intensified immediately after the\nowner departs (29,30), and the dogs gradually adapted and became habituated to\nthe veterinary medical clinic, thereby diminishing some separation-related\nbehavioral signs in the placebo group.\n\nBehavioral signs, especially elimination, excessive licking, and pacing were\nsignificantly ameliorated in the DAP treated group. Excessive licking and\npacing are also commonly manifested as canine stereotypy and repetitive\nbehaviors. It is considered that affected dogs exhibit these behaviors to cope\nwith distress, conflict, and frustration (7,31). Consequently, it is suggested\nthat DAP as an adjunct treatment could diminish distress and anxiety in canine\nstereotypy and compulsive disorders as well as separation-related behavioral\nsigns. Therefore, further studies should also investigate the efficacy of DAP\nin ameliorating stereotypes and compulsive disorders in dogs.\n\nHormonal and immunological responses and healing in dogs are influenced by\nanxiety as a component of stress (23–25). Consequently, the use of DAP could\ndecrease separation-induced anxiety and stress in hospitalized dogs and this\nwould enhance their welfare and possibly facilitate recovery.\n\n## Acknowledgments\n\nThe authors thank the veterinary surgeons who provided technical assistance\nand cooperation in Lee Jong-Kyung veterinary clinic, and Seung-Yeol Nah,\nDepartment of Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University,\nwho provided assistance in preparation of the manuscript. 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Pheromones are used for purposes such as: reproduction (the pheromones help locate a female dog “on heat” or “in season” and work to attract the male dog), calming or appeasing (the pheromones transmit comfort and safety, like the ones a puppy receives from the mom while nursing) or for territorial purposes.", "You can find products containing the Dog Appeasing Pheromone (D.A.P.), which mimics the natural pheromone. It comes in various forms such as sprays, plug- in diffusers, wipes, and collars. Other products contain natural ingredients of herbal blends that work to reduce stress. Products can be combined within variation of forms of D.A.P. or the natural herbal products.", "– Exposure to stressful environments: helping your pet assimilate new people, new pets, traveling, training, day care, cage confinement or an unpredictable event", "How do I know if my dog is anxious or stressed? While signs may vary between dogs, some signs can include frequent barking and whining, being hyper-alert, not eating, trembling, and/or pacing.", "Is it safe? Yes, pheromones products have no side effects (they can be used also in sick or older dogs). Additionally, they are easy to use, non-toxic and species specific – no other type of pets will be affected by it, and you will not be able to detect the scent. If you have several dogs in the house they might derive benefit as well.", "Finally, does it work? Yes, research studies have shown that dog appeasing pheromones work in the situations previously described, although all dogs will respond differently. But like any medication, it does take time to see a response, around 14 days for the diffuser with an improvement within the first month and a maximum duration of use up to three months depending on the problem. The collar lasts 4 weeks but remember it will be less effective if it becomes wet. Plan ahead so you can begin using it several days before the anxiety-producing event.", "Also remember that your dog is very receptive to what you do. If you stay calm, it will help to reassure your dog. Consult your veterinarian or your 1800PetMeds pharmacist if you have further questions." ] }, "parsed_md": "How do dog pheromone products work? \| Pet Meds News\n\nPet Meds News\n\nYour daily source for pet health related news and tips\n\n# How do dog pheromone products work?\n\nSeptember 10, 2013 by Jennifer Simms\n\nHave you ever seen those plug-in diffusers such as Comfort Zone that are\nsupposed to keep your dog calm and wondered how they work? Just what are\npheromones, anyway?\n\nPheromones are scents secreted by your dog that help your dog transmit\ninformation to other dogs, a sort of scent-based “text message” from your dog.\nPheromones are used for purposes such as: reproduction (the pheromones help\nlocate a female dog “on heat” or “in season” and work to attract the male\ndog), calming or appeasing (the pheromones transmit comfort and safety, like\nthe ones a puppy receives from the mom while nursing) or for territorial\npurposes.\n\nYou can find products containing the Dog Appeasing Pheromone (D.A.P.), which\nmimics the natural pheromone. It comes in various forms such as sprays, plug-\nin diffusers, wipes, and collars. Other products contain natural ingredients\nof herbal blends that work to reduce stress. Products can be combined within\nvariation of forms of D.A.P. or the natural herbal products.\n\nWhat problems do the pheromone emitting products help your dog with? D.A.P.\ncan help with issue such as:\n\n– Separation-anxiety/distress or conditions relating to over-attachment\n\n– Noise fears like: thunder, lightning, fireworks or loud noises\n\n– Exposure to stressful environments: helping your pet assimilate new people,\nnew pets, traveling, training, day care, cage confinement or an unpredictable\nevent\n\nHow do I know if my dog is anxious or stressed? While signs may vary between\ndogs, some signs can include frequent barking and whining, being hyper-alert,\nnot eating, trembling, and/or pacing.\n\nIs it safe? Yes, pheromones products have no side effects (they can be used\nalso in sick or older dogs). Additionally, they are easy to use, non-toxic and\nspecies specific – no other type of pets will be affected by it, and you will\nnot be able to detect the scent. If you have several dogs in the house they\nmight derive benefit as well.\n\nFinally, does it work? Yes, research studies have shown that dog appeasing\npheromones work in the situations previously described, although all dogs will\nrespond differently. But like any medication, it does take time to see a\nresponse, around 14 days for the diffuser with an improvement within the first\nmonth and a maximum duration of use up to three months depending on the\nproblem. The collar lasts 4 weeks but remember it will be less effective if it\nbecomes wet. Plan ahead so you can begin using it several days before the\nanxiety-producing event.\n\nAlso remember that your dog is very receptive to what you do. If you stay\ncalm, it will help to reassure your dog. Consult your veterinarian or your\n1800PetMeds pharmacist if you have further questions.\n\nFiled Under: Pet Supplies Tagged: pheromones\n\n#### Top Pet News\n\n * Dog flu and you: what you need to know\n * How to reduce your pet’s summertime anxiety\n * What you need to know about canine distemper\n * Is dry or canned food best for your pet?\n * Can your pet make you sick?\n * Do you know the warning signs of cancer in pets?\n * Here is when your pet should see the veterinarian\n * How to prevent a painful pet ear infection\n * The simple way to prevent losing your pet\n * How to help your senior pet age gracefully\n\n#### Want important news about pets?\n\n * Sign up for our email\n * Pick your pet topics\n * Receive all the latest news\n\nSign Up\n\n * Shop PetMeds\n * About PetMeds\n * Contact Us\n * Privacy Policy\n * Careers at PetMeds\n * PetMeds Contests\n\n * PetMeds Investor Relations\n * Partner Program\n * PetMeds TV Commercials\n * PetMeds Corporate Program\n\n * Pet Meds News\n * PetMeds Cares\n\n© 2021 · 1800 Pet Meds\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogs-health/noise-phobia-in-dogs.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210609185006/https://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogs-health/noise-phobia-in-dogs.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Noise Phobia in Dogs", "passages": [ "Noise phobia is an excessive fear of a sound that results in the dog attempting to avoid or escape from the sound. It's an irrational, intense and persistent fear response that can develop at any age and in any dog breed.", "Trying to escape from the noise, a dog's normal instinctive behavior is to seek shelter to avoid danger. But things can go awry when dogs overreact to sounds that don’t represent danger.", "Characteristic behavior can include but may not be limited to hiding, urinating, defecating, chewing, drooling, panting, pacing, trembling, shaking, and barking. A fearful dog might seek out his human family; try to escape the noise by jumping through windows or chewing through walls, and running away.", "There are no hard and fast figures on how many dogs suffer from noise phobia. However, according to the American Animal Hospital Association and their national web conference on managing separation anxiety, 40 percent of dogs with noise phobia also experience separation anxiety.", "The most common causes of noise phobia are fireworks and thunderstorms, but dogs may develop a fear of any sound no matter how inconsequential. Even a squeaky door being opened, someone using a fly swatter, or a fan being turned on can provoke a reaction from a noise-phobic dog. And, the more exposure a dog has to a frightening noise, the more intense his phobic response is likely to become.", "Although we don't know why some dogs sleep through loud noises; others panic. This is in part genetic and part learned behavior.", "Veterinarians recommend a health check-up for dogs experiencing a noticeable change in behavior. There are several medical conditions that could aggravate a dog's anxious and panicky behavior that need to be ruled out first. If your veterinarian determines that your dog has a behavior problem, ask your veterinarian if he/she has a PhD in animal behavior. If not, contact a board certified veterinary behaviorist in your area (see resources for finding a veterinary specialist).", "Although there is no cure for noise phobia, treatment approaches include behavior modification, environmental controls and drug therapy, almost always included in the treatment where moderate to severe fears are present. Medication can include several different classes of drugs that include anti- anxiety, antidepressants and tranquilizers to alleviate a dog's fear response.", "Effective treatment for dogs prone to flee from fearful sounds can be as simple as offering them refuge in a pet crate covered with a heavy blanket as a partial sound barrier. If the dog is afraid of thunderstorms, bring the dog inside and turn on an appliance or television, or play music to override the noise.", "Dogs are pack animals and look to you, the pack leader, for guidance and reassurance. Adopt an easy-going manner and remain calm in the face of your dog's fear and anxiety.", "For example, sounds that range from mild to severe can include loud, angry words, breaking glass, thunderstorms, firecrackers and gunshots. Becoming sound sensitive to loud noises can develop after a single clap of thunder that can morph into a full-blown phobia or may evolve gradually over a protracted period of time.", "Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases." ] }, "parsed_md": "AKC Canine Health Foundation \| Noise Phobia in Dogs\n\nMain Menu\n\n * About Us\n\n * Who We Are\n * How We Work\n * Financials\n * News & Press\n * Partners\n * Canine Health\n\n * Top Health Concerns\n * For Your Dog's Health\n * Resources\n * Epilepsy Initiative\n * Tick-Borne Disease Initiative\n * Hemangiosarcoma Initiative\n * Educational Resources\n\n * Podcasts\n * CHF and VetVine Webinar Series\n * Articles & Newsletters\n * For Breeders\n * For Veterinary Professionals\n * Educational Grants\n * Genetic Consultation\n * Research\n\n * Our Research\n * Our Impact\n * Research Program Areas\n * Participate in Research\n * For Researchers\n * How to Help\n\n * Become a Member\n * Purina Parent Club Partnership Program\n * Purchase a brick at the Purina Event Center\n * Attend Events\n * Send a Tribute\n * Other Ways to Give\n * Endowment Fund\n * DONATE\n\nHome > Canine Health > For Your Dog’s Health > Noise Phobia in Dogs\n\n# Noise Phobia in Dogs\n\n08/30/2010\n\nNoise phobia is an excessive fear of a sound that results in the dog\nattempting to avoid or escape from the sound. It's an irrational, intense and\npersistent fear response that can develop at any age and in any dog breed.\n\nTrying to escape from the noise, a dog's normal instinctive behavior is to\nseek shelter to avoid danger. But things can go awry when dogs overreact to\nsounds that don’t represent danger.\n\nCharacteristic behavior can include but may not be limited to hiding,\nurinating, defecating, chewing, drooling, panting, pacing, trembling, shaking,\nand barking. A fearful dog might seek out his human family; try to escape the\nnoise by jumping through windows or chewing through walls, and running away.\n\nThere are no hard and fast figures on how many dogs suffer from noise phobia.\nHowever, according to the American Animal Hospital Association and their\nnational web conference on managing separation anxiety, 40 percent of dogs\nwith noise phobia also experience separation anxiety.\n\nThe most common causes of noise phobia are fireworks and thunderstorms, but\ndogs may develop a fear of any sound no matter how inconsequential. Even a\nsqueaky door being opened, someone using a fly swatter, or a fan being turned\non can provoke a reaction from a noise-phobic dog. And, the more exposure a\ndog has to a frightening noise, the more intense his phobic response is likely\nto become.\n\nAlthough we don't know why some dogs sleep through loud noises; others panic.\nThis is in part genetic and part learned behavior.\n\nVeterinarians recommend a health check-up for dogs experiencing a noticeable\nchange in behavior. There are several medical conditions that could aggravate\na dog's anxious and panicky behavior that need to be ruled out first. If your\nveterinarian determines that your dog has a behavior problem, ask your\nveterinarian if he/she has a PhD in animal behavior. If not, contact a board\ncertified veterinary behaviorist in your area (see resources for finding a\nveterinary specialist).\n\nAlthough there is no cure for noise phobia, treatment approaches include\nbehavior modification, environmental controls and drug therapy, almost always\nincluded in the treatment where moderate to severe fears are present.\nMedication can include several different classes of drugs that include anti-\nanxiety, antidepressants and tranquilizers to alleviate a dog's fear response.\n\nEffective treatment for dogs prone to flee from fearful sounds can be as\nsimple as offering them refuge in a pet crate covered with a heavy blanket as\na partial sound barrier. If the dog is afraid of thunderstorms, bring the dog\ninside and turn on an appliance or television, or play music to override the\nnoise.\n\nDogs are pack animals and look to you, the pack leader, for guidance and\nreassurance. Adopt an easy-going manner and remain calm in the face of your\ndog's fear and anxiety.\n\nFor example, sounds that range from mild to severe can include loud, angry\nwords, breaking glass, thunderstorms, firecrackers and gunshots. Becoming\nsound sensitive to loud noises can develop after a single clap of thunder that\ncan morph into a full-blown phobia or may evolve gradually over a protracted\nperiod of time.\n\n### Related Articles\n\n * Development of Cognitive Traits in Dogs (12/07/2020)\n * Puppy Cognition – the Making of a Brilliant Canine Mind (07/31/2020)\n * 10 Tips for Improving the Bond with Your Dog (06/20/2016)\n\n * Canine Health\n * Top Health Concerns\n\n * Bloat\n * Canine Cancer\n * Epilepsy\n * Canine Athlete & Performance Dogs\n * Your Dog’s Health\n\n * Caring for Your Dog\n * Resources\n\n### Help Future Generations of Dogs\n\nParticipate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in\na clinical trial. 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These chemicals are typically produced naturally by one animal to affect another animal, usually of the same species. In simple terms, this is where a mother dog makes a chemical in the skin near her breast. When the puppies absorb this chemical as they start to nurse, the puppies relax and calm down so they nurse better. This pheromone acts on the brain of the puppy to calm them (that is what biologically active means).", "There are lots of types of pheromones in nature for all the different species. In the animal care world, there are different products available now that are pheromone based to help with behavior. There are some that are synthetic (meaning lab created) pheromones that copy the natural product made and some are plant origin products. There is a difference in how effective the synthetic pheromones and the plant based products work.", "Feliway and Adaptil are 2 synthetic pheromone products. They work to calm cats (Feliway) or dogs (Adaptil) specifically. There is also a synthetic horse pheromone product made by CEVA. They work directly on the animal's receptors in their brain to calm them. How much these products will help decrease fear depends on how intense the fear is. The animal will calm down a bit, but if they are very upset they will calm to mildly upset. These products reduce fear, they do not eliminate it. They are not sedatives and can be used other medication. Often I prescribe an antianxiety medication such as Alprazolam along with a Adaptil collar to get the best calming effect without sedation for thunderstorms.", "There are other collars, tags and sprays that use Lavender, chamomile or Rosemary and are called pheromone products. Please do not confuse these with the true animal pheromones. There may be a calming effect from these products, but it is much less consistent than Adaptil or Feliway. So some pet owners have tried these products and have been disappointed in the results. If you have tried a pheromone collar for thunderstorm phobia you got from the pet store it is not the Adaptil collar. If you were disappointed in the results, it may be due to the fact it is not the true pheromone that the dog's brain responds to. Currently the Adaptil collars are only available through veterinarians. The lavender collars usually will not work as well since the animal does not have the receptors in the brain for the lavender product. If the plant based products are working for your pet? great! It is very likely there is some kind of calming effect. How it works, and how reliable it is for an animal is not yet known.", "All of these pheromone products last for a specific time. Adaptil spray will last 4 hours on a bandana or in an area. Feliway will last 24 hours sprayed in the room. The collars and diffusers will last a month. It is helpful to mark your calendar to remind you to renew the collars and diffusers.", "Pheromones have been around for a long time. Science is beginning to understand how they work, how to make them and produce them in a useful form. Using pheromones combines a natural approach with the science of the brain and behavior. Many benefits to animals and humans have been found with the use of pheromones.", "Hours: Mon & Fri 8 am - 6 pm Tues & Wed 8 am - 5 pm Sat 8 am - noon Closed Thurs & Sun" ] }, "parsed_md": "Pheromones \| Okaw Veterinary Clinic\n\nOkaw Veterinary Clinic\n\n\|\n\n140 W. Sale\n\nTuscola, IL 61953\n\n(217) 253-3221 \n \n--- \n \n * Home\n * About Us\n\n * Low Stress Handling\n * Dr. Kyla Kuhns \"Dr. K\"\n * Our Staff\n * Testimonials\n * Contact Us & Find Us\n\n * After hours Emergencies\n * Clinic Tour\n * Client Feedback\n * Hospital Policies\n * Services\n\n * Diagnostic Services\n * Surgical and Anesthesia Services\n * Internal Medicine Referrals\n * Radiology Services\n * Electrogardiogram Services\n * Dentistry\n * Microchips\n * Pharmacy Services\n * Fleas, Ticks and Heartworms\n * Dietary Counseling\n * Boarding and Bathing Services\n * Behavioral Info\n\n * Behavior Articles\n\n * Choosing a Pet\n * Top 10 Ways to Blend a New Dog to the Family\n * Introducing Doggie Siblings\n * Introducing Kitty Siblings\n * Feline Friends - How to help your Cats get Along\n * Calm, Friendly, Unafraid Pup\n * Fighting over Food\n * Pets Need to Meet and Greet Too\n * Rescue my Rescue\n * When Love is Not Enough\n * Potty Problems - Praise or Punish\n * Potty Primer for Puppies\n * Whining Puppies - Is it Such a Big Deal?\n * 10 Ways to Keep Children & Pets Safe\n * Do You Speak Dog?\n * How can I Tell what my Pet is Thinking?\n * Scared Scary Dogs\n * My House is Not a Litter Box!\n * Litter Box Happiness\n * Hyper Dogs\n * Super Active Dogs\n * Jumping During Greetings\n * Counter Cruising\n * Why did my Dog Eat That?\n * Behavior Gadgets that Backfire\n * Outdoor Cats driving your Indoor Cat Crazy\n * Are Mean Dogs Really Mean\n * Watch How you Play\n * Pheromones\n * Everyone have a Happy Holiday, Pets Too\n * Top 10 Ways to Reduce Fear of Loud Noises\n * Fear of Thunderstorms\n * Scared of Storms\n * Top 7 Storm Tips\n * Tornado/Storm Safety Drills for Pets\n * Fear of Fireworks\n * Preventing Bites\n * Preventing Dog Bites\n * Pay Attention to Prevent Dog Bites\n * Killer Dogs - Predation and Predatory Aggression\n * When Pain Looks Like Fear\n * Please Don't Leave Me!\n * Separation Anxiety in Cats\n * Kill the Bear\n * Ladder of Aggression\n * Cabin Fever\n * Prevent Summer Boredom\n * Play with Your Food\n * Here Kitty Kitty\n * Back to School Stress in Pets\n * What do you say to your Grandchildren? RIP Harambe\n * After the Bite Post-Traumatic Stress\n * Behavior Handouts and Files\n * Pet Library\n\nBehavioral InfoBehavior ArticlesPheromones\n\nOkaw Veterinary Clinic 140 W. Sale Tuscola, IL 61953 (217) 253-3221\n\nokawvetstaff@mchsi.com\n\nHours: Mon & Fri 8 am - 6 pm Tues & Wed 8 am - 5 pm Sat 8 am - noon Closed\nThurs & Sun \n \n--- \n \nClick the paw for our\n\nonline pharmacy \n \n--- \n \nProcessing .... \n--- \n \n## Okaw Veterinary Clinic LLC\n\n140 West Sale Street Tuscola, IL 61953\n\n(217)253-3221\n\nokawvetclinic.com\n\nAnimal Pheromones? Weird Science or What?\n\nPheromones are biologically active chemicals. These chemicals are typically\nproduced naturally by one animal to affect another animal, usually of the same\nspecies. In simple terms, this is where a mother dog makes a chemical in the\nskin near her breast. When the puppies absorb this chemical as they start to\nnurse, the puppies relax and calm down so they nurse better. This pheromone\nacts on the brain of the puppy to calm them (that is what biologically active\nmeans).\n\nThere are lots of types of pheromones in nature for all the different species.\nIn the animal care world, there are different products available now that are\npheromone based to help with behavior. There are some that are synthetic\n(meaning lab created) pheromones that copy the natural product made and some\nare plant origin products. There is a difference in how effective the\nsynthetic pheromones and the plant based products work.\n\nFeliway and Adaptil are 2 synthetic pheromone products. They work to calm cats\n(Feliway) or dogs (Adaptil) specifically. There is also a synthetic horse\npheromone product made by CEVA. They work directly on the animal's receptors\nin their brain to calm them. How much these products will help decrease fear\ndepends on how intense the fear is. The animal will calm down a bit, but if\nthey are very upset they will calm to mildly upset. These products reduce\nfear, they do not eliminate it. They are not sedatives and can be used other\nmedication. Often I prescribe an antianxiety medication such as Alprazolam\nalong with a Adaptil collar to get the best calming effect without sedation\nfor thunderstorms.\n\nThere are other collars, tags and sprays that use Lavender, chamomile or\nRosemary and are called pheromone products. Please do not confuse these with\nthe true animal pheromones. There may be a calming effect from these products,\nbut it is much less consistent than Adaptil or Feliway. So some pet owners\nhave tried these products and have been disappointed in the results. If you\nhave tried a pheromone collar for thunderstorm phobia you got from the pet\nstore it is not the Adaptil collar. If you were disappointed in the results,\nit may be due to the fact it is not the true pheromone that the dog's brain\nresponds to. Currently the Adaptil collars are only available through\nveterinarians. The lavender collars usually will not work as well since the\nanimal does not have the receptors in the brain for the lavender product. If\nthe plant based products are working for your pet? great! It is very likely\nthere is some kind of calming effect. How it works, and how reliable it is for\nan animal is not yet known.\n\nAll of these pheromone products last for a specific time. Adaptil spray will\nlast 4 hours on a bandana or in an area. Feliway will last 24 hours sprayed in\nthe room. The collars and diffusers will last a month. It is helpful to mark\nyour calendar to remind you to renew the collars and diffusers.\n\nPheromones have been around for a long time. Science is beginning to\nunderstand how they work, how to make them and produce them in a useful form.\nUsing pheromones combines a natural approach with the science of the brain and\nbehavior. Many benefits to animals and humans have been found with the use of\npheromones.\n\nTo find out about these products and how to use them, read more about it in\nbehavioral support.\n\n\\- written by Dr. Sally J. Foote \n \n--- \n \nOkaw Veterinary Clinic 140 W. 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When a dog’s problems are accompanied by other distress behaviors, such as drooling and showing anxiety when his pet parents prepare to leave the house, they aren’t evidence that the dog isn’t house trained or doesn’t know which toys are his to chew. Instead, they are indications that the dog has separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is triggered when dogs become upset because of separation from their guardians, the people they’re attached to. Escape attempts by dogs with separation anxiety are often extreme and can result in self-injury and household destruction, especially around exit points like windows and doors.", "Some dogs suffering from separation anxiety become agitated when their guardians prepare to leave. Others seem anxious or depressed prior to their guardians’ departure or when their guardians aren’t present. Some try to prevent their guardians from leaving. Usually, right after a guardian leaves a dog with separation anxiety, the dog will begin barking and displaying other distress behaviors within a short time after being left alone—often within minutes. When the guardian returns home, the dog acts as though it’s been years since he’s seen his mom or dad!", "When treating a dog with separation anxiety, the goal is to resolve the dog’s underlying anxiety by teaching him to enjoy, or at least tolerate, being left alone. This is accomplished by setting things up so that the dog experiences the situation that provokes his anxiety, namely being alone, without experiencing fear or anxiety.", "Urinating and Defecating Some dogs urinate or defecate when left alone or separated from their guardians. If a dog urinates or defecates in the presence of his guardian, his house soiling probably isn’t caused by separation anxiety.", "Barking and Howling A dog who has separation anxiety might bark or howl when left alone or when separated from his guardian. This kind of barking or howling is persistent and doesn’t seem to be triggered by anything except being left alone.", "Chewing, Digging and Destruction Some dogs with separation anxiety chew on objects, door frames or window sills, dig at doors and doorways, or destroy household objects when left alone or separated from their guardians. These behaviors can result in self-injury, such as broken teeth, cut and scraped paws and damaged nails. If a dog’s chewing, digging and destruction are caused by separation anxiety, they don’t usually occur in his guardian’s presence.", "Escaping A dog with separation anxiety might try to escape from an area where he’s confined when he’s left alone or separated from his guardian. The dog might attempt to dig and chew through doors or windows, which could result in self-injury, such as broken teeth, cut and scraped front paws and damaged nails. If the dog’s escape behavior is caused by separation anxiety, it doesn’t occur when his guardian is present.", "Pacing Some dogs walk or trot along a specific path in a fixed pattern when left alone or separated from their guardians. Some pacing dogs move around in circular patterns, while others walk back and forth in straight lines. If a dog’s pacing behavior is caused by separation anxiety, it usually doesn’t occur when his guardian is present.", "Coprophagia When left alone or separated from their guardians, some dogs defecate and then consume all or some of their excrement. If a dog eats excrement because of separation anxiety, he probably doesn’t perform that behavior in the presence of his guardian.", "There is no conclusive evidence showing exactly why dogs develop separation anxiety. However, because far more dogs who have been adopted from shelters have this behavior problem than those kept by a single family since puppyhood, it is believed that loss of an important person or group of people in a dog’s life can lead to separation anxiety. Other less dramatic changes can also trigger the disorder. The following is a list of situations that have been associated with development of separation anxiety.", "Change of Guardian or Family Being abandoned, surrendered to a shelter or given to a new guardian or family can trigger the development of separation anxiety.", "Change in Schedule An abrupt change in schedule in terms of when or how long a dog is left alone can trigger the development of separation anxiety. For example, if a dog’s guardian works from home and spends all day with his dog but then gets a new job that requires him to leave his dog alone for six or more hours at a time, the dog might develop separation anxiety because of that change.", "Change in Household Membership The sudden absence of a resident family member, either due to death or moving away, can trigger the development of separation anxiety.", "Incontinence Caused by Medical Problems Some dogs’ house soiling is caused by incontinence, a medical condition in which a dog “leaks” or voids his bladder. Dogs with incontinence problems often seem unaware that they’ve soiled. Sometimes they void urine while asleep. A number of medical issues—including a urinary tract infection, a weak sphincter caused by old age, hormone-related problems after spay surgery, bladder stones, diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing’s disease, neurological problems and abnormalities of the genitalia—can cause urinary incontinence in dogs. Before attempting behavior modification for separation anxiety, please see your dog’s veterinarian to rule out medical issues.", "Medications There are a number of medications that can cause frequent urination and house soiling. If your dog takes any medications, please contact his veterinarian to find out whether or not they might contribute to his house-soiling problems.", "Sometimes it’s difficult to determine whether a dog has separation anxiety or not. Some common behavior problems can cause similar symptoms. Before concluding that your dog has separation anxiety, it’s important to rule out the following behavior problems:", "Submissive or Excitement Urination Some dogs may urinate during greetings, play, physical contact or when being reprimanded or punished. Such dogs tend to display submissive postures during interactions, such as holding the tail low, flattening the ears back against the head, crouching or rolling over and exposing the belly.", "Incomplete House Training A dog who occasionally urinates in the house might not be completely house trained. His house training might have been inconsistent or it might have involved punishment that made him afraid to eliminate while his owner is watching or nearby.", "Urine Marking Some dogs urinate in the house because they’re scent marking. A dog scent marks by urinating small amounts on vertical surfaces. Most male dogs and some female dogs who scent mark raise a leg to urinate.", "Juvenile Destruction Many young dogs engage in destructive chewing or digging while their guardians are home as well as when they’re away. Please see our articles, Destructive Chewing, for more information about these problems.", "Boredom Dogs need mental stimulation, and some dogs can be disruptive when left alone because they’re bored and looking for something to do. These dogs usually don’t appear anxious.", "Excessive Barking or Howling Some dogs bark or howl in response to various triggers in their environments, like unfamiliar sights and sounds. They usually vocalize when their guardians are home as well as when they’re away. For more information about this kind of problem, please see our articles, Barking and Howling.", "Treatment for Mild Separation Anxiety If your dog has a mild case of separation anxiety, counterconditioning might reduce or resolve the problem. Counterconditioning is a treatment process that changes an animal’s fearful, anxious or aggressive reaction to a pleasant, relaxed one instead. It’s done by associating the sight or presence of a feared or disliked person, animal, place, object or situation with something really good, something the dog loves. Over time, the dog learns that whatever he fears actually predicts good things for him. For dogs with separation anxiety, counterconditioning focuses on developing an association between being alone and good things, like delicious food. To develop this kind of association, every time you leave the house, you can offer your dog a puzzle toy stuffed with food that will take him at least 20 to 30 minutes to finish. For example, try giving your dog a KONG® stuffed with something really tasty, like low-fat cream cheese, spray cheese or low-fat peanut butter, frozen banana and cottage cheese, or canned dog food and kibble. A KONG can even be frozen so that getting all the food out takes even more of your dog’s time. Be sure to remove these special toys as soon as you return home so that your dog only has access to them and the high-value foods inside when he’s by himself. You can feed your dog all of his daily meals in special toys. For example, you can give your dog a KONG or two stuffed with his breakfast and some tasty treats every morning before going to work. Keep in mind, though, that this approach will only work for mild cases of separation anxiety because highly anxious dogs usually won’t eat when their guardians aren’t home.", "Treatment for Moderate to Severe Separation Anxiety Moderate or severe cases of separation anxiety require a more complex desensitization and counterconditioning program. In these cases, it’s crucial to gradually accustom a dog to being alone by starting with many short separations that do not produce anxiety and then gradually increasing the duration of the separations over many weeks of daily sessions.", "The following steps briefly describe a desensitization and counterconditioning program. Please keep in mind that this is a short, general explanation.", "Desensitization and counterconditioning are complex and can be tricky to carry out. Fear must be avoided or the procedure will backfire and the dog will get more frightened. Because treatment must progress and change according to the pet’s reactions, and because these reactions can be difficult to read and interpret, desensitization and counterconditioning require the guidance of a trained and experienced professional. For help designing and carrying out a desensitization and counterconditioning plan, consult a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB or ACAAB) or a board-certified veterinary behaviorist (Dip ACVB). If you can’t find a behaviorist, you can seek help from a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT), but be sure that the trainer is qualified to help you. Determine whether she or he has education and experience in treating fear with desensitization and counterconditioning, since this kind of expertise isn’t required for CPDT certification. Please see our article, Finding Professional Behavior Help, to locate one of these experts in your area.", "Step One: Predeparture Cues As mentioned above, some dogs begin to feel anxious while their guardians get ready to leave. For example, a dog might start to pace, pant and whine when he notices his guardian applying makeup, putting on shoes and a coat, and then picking up a bag or car keys. (If your dog doesn’t show signs of anxiety when you’re preparing to leave him alone, you can just skip to step two below.) Guardians of dogs who become upset during predeparture rituals are unable to leave—even for just few seconds—without triggering their dogs’ extreme anxiety. Your dog may see telltale cues that you’re leaving (like your putting on your coat or picking up your keys) and get so anxious about being left alone that he can’t control himself and forgets that you’ll come back.", "One treatment approach to this “predeparture anxiety” is to teach your dog that when you pick up your keys or put on your coat, it doesn’t always mean that you’re leaving. You can do this by exposing your dog to these cues in various orders several times a day—without leaving. For example, put on your boots and coat, and then just watch TV instead of leaving. Or pick up your keys, and then sit down at the kitchen table for awhile. This will reduce your dog’s anxiety because these cues won’t always lead to your departure, and so your dog won’t get so anxious when he sees them. Please be aware, though, that your dog has many years of learning the significance of your departure cues, so in order to learn that the cues no longer predict your long absences, your dog must experience the fake cues many, many times a day for many weeks. After your dog doesn’t become anxious when he sees you getting ready to leave, you can move on to the next step below.", "Step Two: Graduated Departures/Absences If your dog is less anxious before you leave, you can probably skip the predeparture treatment above and start with very short departures. The main rule is to plan your absences to be shorter than the time it takes for your dog to become upset. To get started, train your dog to perform out-of-sight stays by an inside door in the home, such as the bathroom. You can teach your dog to sit or down and stay while you go to the other side of the bathroom door. (You can also contact a Certified Professional Dog Trainer for assistance. Please see our article, Finding Professional Behavior Help, to locate a CPDT in your area.) Gradually increase the length of time you wait on the other side of the door, out of your dog’s sight. You can also work on getting your dog used to predeparture cues as you practice the stay. For example, ask your dog to stay. Then put on your coat, pick up your purse and go into the bathroom while your dog continues to stay.", "Progress to doing out-of-sight stay exercises at a bedroom door, and then later at an exit door. If you always leave through the front door, do the exercises at the back door first. By the time you start working with your dog at exit doors, he shouldn’t behave anxiously because he has a history of playing the “stay game.”", "At this point, you can start to incorporate very short absences into your training. Start with absences that last only last one to two seconds, and then slowly increase the time you’re out of your dog’s sight. When you’ve trained up to separations of five to ten seconds long, build in counterconditioning by giving your dog a stuffed food toy just before you step out the door. The food-stuffed toy also works as a safety cue that tells the dog that this is a “safe” separation.", "During your sessions, be sure to wait a few minutes between absences. After each short separation, it’s important to make sure that your dog is completely relaxed before you leave again. If you leave again right away, while your dog is still excited about your return from the previous separation, he’ll already feel aroused when he experiences the next absence. This arousal might make him less able to tolerate the next separation, which could make the problem worse rather than better.", "Remember to behave in a very calm and quiet manner when going out and coming in. This will lower the contrast between times when you’re there and times when you’re gone.", "You must judge when your dog is able to tolerate an increase in the length of separation. Each dog reacts differently, so there are no standard timelines. Deciding when to increase the time that your dog is alone can be very difficult, and many pet parents make errors. They want treatment to progress quickly, so they expose their dogs to durations that are too long, which provokes anxiety and worsens the problem. To prevent this kind of mistake, watch for signs of stress in your dog. These signs might include dilated pupils, panting, yawning, salivating, trembling, pacing and exuberant greeting. If you detect stress, you should back up and shorten the length of your departures to a point where your dog can relax again. Then start again at that level and progress more slowly.", "You will need to spend a significant amount of time building up to 40-minute absences because most of your dog’s anxious responses will occur within the first 40 minutes that he’s alone. This means that over weeks of conditioning, you’ll increase the duration of your departures by only a few seconds each session, or every couple of sessions, depending on your dog’s tolerance at each level. Once your dog can tolerate 40 minutes of separation from you, you can increase absences by larger chunks of time (5-minute increments at first, then later 15-minute increments). Once your dog can be alone for 90 minutes without getting upset or anxious, he can probably handle four to eight hours. (Just to be safe, try leaving him alone for four hours at first, and then work up to eight full hours over a few days.)", "This treatment process can be accomplished within a few weeks if you can conduct several daily sessions on the weekends and twice-daily sessions during the work week, usually before leaving for work and in the evenings.", "A Necessary Component of Separation Anxiety Treatment During desensitization to any type of fear, it is essential to ensure that your dog never experiences the full-blown version of whatever provokes his anxiety or fear. He must experience only a low-intensity version that doesn’t frighten him. Otherwise, he won’t learn to feel calm and comfortable in situations that upset him. This means that during treatment for separation anxiety, your dog cannot be left alone except during your desensitization sessions. Fortunately there are plenty of alternative arrangements:", "Arrange for a family member, friend or dog sitter to come to your home and stay with your dog when you’re not there. (Most dogs suffering from separation anxiety are fine as long as someone is with them. That someone doesn’t necessarily need to be you.)", "Many dogs suffering from separation anxiety are okay when left in a car. You can try leaving your dog in a car—but only if the weather is moderate. Be warned: dogs can suffer from heatstroke and die if left in cars in warm weather (70 degrees Fahrenheit and up)—even for just a few minutes. DO NOT leave your dog in a car unless you’re sure that the interior of your car won’t heat up.", "In addition to your graduated absences exercises, all greetings (hellos and goodbyes) should be conducted in a very calm manner. When saying goodbye, just give your dog a pat on the head, say goodbye and leave. Similarly, when arriving home, say hello to your dog and then don’t pay any more attention to him until he’s calm and relaxed. The amount of time it takes for your dog to relax once you’ve returned home will depend on his level of anxiety and individual temperament. To decrease your dog’s excitement level when you come home, it might help to distract him by asking him to perform some simple behaviors that he’s already learned, such as sit, down or shake.", "To Crate or Not to Crate? Crate training can be helpful for some dogs if they learn that the crate is their safe place to go when left alone. However, for other dogs, the crate can cause added stress and anxiety. In order to determine whether or not you should try using a crate, monitor your dog’s behavior during crate training and when he’s left in the crate while you’re home. If he shows signs of distress (heavy panting, excessive salivation, frantic escape attempts, persistent howling or barking), crate confinement isn’t the best option for him. Instead of using a crate, you can try confining your dog to one room behind a baby gate.", "Provide Plenty of “Jobs” for Your Dog to Do Providing lots of physical and mental stimulation is a vital part of treating many behavior problems, especially those involving anxiety. Exercising your dog’s mind and body can greatly enrich his life, decrease stress and provide appropriate outlets for normal dog behaviors. Additionally, a physically and mentally tired dog doesn’t have much excess energy to expend when he’s left alone. To keep your dog busy and happy, try the following suggestions:", "Give your dog at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity (for example, running and swimming) every day. Try to exercise your dog right before you have to leave him by himself. This might help him relax and rest while you’re gone.", "Take your dog on daily walks and outings. Take different routes and visit new places as often as possible so that he can experience novel smells and sights.", "Frequently provide food puzzle toys. You can feed your dog his meals in these toys or stuff them with a little peanut butter, cheese or yogurt. Also give your dog a variety of attractive edible and inedible chew things. Puzzle toys and chew items encourage chewing and licking, which have been shown to have a calming effect on dogs. Be sure to provide them whenever you leave your dog alone.", "Make your dog “hunt” his meals by hiding small piles of his kibble around your house or yard when you leave. Most dogs love this game!", "Enroll in a reward-based training class to increase your dog’s mental activity and enhance the bond between you and your dog. Contact a Certified Professional Dog Trainer for group or private classes that can give you and your dog lots of great skills to learn and games to play together. After you and your dog have learned a few new skills, you can mentally tire your dog out by practicing them right before you leave your dog home alone. Please see our article, Finding Professional Behavior Help, to locate a CPDT in your area.", "Medications Might Help Always consult with your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist before giving your dog any type of medication for a behavior problem.", "The use of medications can be very helpful, especially for severe cases of separation anxiety. Some dogs are so distraught by any separation from their pet parents that treatment can’t be implemented without the help of medication. Anti-anxiety medication can help a dog tolerate some level of isolation without experiencing anxiety. It can also make treatment progress more quickly.", "On rare occasions, a dog with mild separation anxiety might benefit from drug therapy alone, without accompanying behavior modification. The dog becomes accustomed to being left alone with the help of the drug and retains this new conditioning after he’s gradually weaned off the medication. However, most dogs need a combination of medication and behavior modification.", "If you’d like to explore this option, speak with your veterinarian, a veterinary behaviorist or a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist who can work closely with your vet. Please see our article, Finding Professional Behavior Help, to locate one of these professionals in your area.", "What NOT to Do Do not scold or punish your dog. Anxious behaviors are not the result of disobedience or spite. They are distress responses! Your dog displays anxious behaviors when left alone because he’s upset and trying to cope with a great deal of stress. If you punish him, he may become even more upset and the problem could get much worse.", "© 2021 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights reserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. 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Their dogs might urinate, defecate,\nbark, howl, chew, dig or try to escape. Although these problems often indicate\nthat a dog needs to be taught polite house manners, they can also be symptoms\nof distress. When a dog’s problems are accompanied by other distress\nbehaviors, such as drooling and showing anxiety when his pet parents prepare\nto leave the house, they aren’t evidence that the dog isn’t house trained or\ndoesn’t know which toys are his to chew. Instead, they are indications that\nthe dog has separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is triggered when dogs\nbecome upset because of separation from their guardians, the people they’re\nattached to. Escape attempts by dogs with separation anxiety are often extreme\nand can result in self-injury and household destruction, especially around\nexit points like windows and doors.\n\nSome dogs suffering from separation anxiety become agitated when their\nguardians prepare to leave. Others seem anxious or depressed prior to their\nguardians’ departure or when their guardians aren’t present. Some try to\nprevent their guardians from leaving. Usually, right after a guardian leaves a\ndog with separation anxiety, the dog will begin barking and displaying other\ndistress behaviors within a short time after being left alone—often within\nminutes. When the guardian returns home, the dog acts as though it’s been\nyears since he’s seen his mom or dad!\n\nWhen treating a dog with separation anxiety, the goal is to resolve the dog’s\nunderlying anxiety by teaching him to enjoy, or at least tolerate, being left\nalone. This is accomplished by setting things up so that the dog experiences\nthe situation that provokes his anxiety, namely being alone, without\nexperiencing fear or anxiety.\n\n### Common Symptoms of Separation Anxiety\n\nThe following is a list of symptoms that may indicate separation anxiety:\n\nUrinating and Defecating Some dogs urinate or defecate when left alone or\nseparated from their guardians. If a dog urinates or defecates in the presence\nof his guardian, his house soiling probably isn’t caused by separation\nanxiety.\n\nBarking and Howling A dog who has separation anxiety might bark or howl when\nleft alone or when separated from his guardian. This kind of barking or\nhowling is persistent and doesn’t seem to be triggered by anything except\nbeing left alone.\n\nChewing, Digging and Destruction Some dogs with separation anxiety chew on\nobjects, door frames or window sills, dig at doors and doorways, or destroy\nhousehold objects when left alone or separated from their guardians. These\nbehaviors can result in self-injury, such as broken teeth, cut and scraped\npaws and damaged nails. If a dog’s chewing, digging and destruction are caused\nby separation anxiety, they don’t usually occur in his guardian’s presence.\n\nEscaping A dog with separation anxiety might try to escape from an area where\nhe’s confined when he’s left alone or separated from his guardian. The dog\nmight attempt to dig and chew through doors or windows, which could result in\nself-injury, such as broken teeth, cut and scraped front paws and damaged\nnails. If the dog’s escape behavior is caused by separation anxiety, it\ndoesn’t occur when his guardian is present.\n\nPacing Some dogs walk or trot along a specific path in a fixed pattern when\nleft alone or separated from their guardians. Some pacing dogs move around in\ncircular patterns, while others walk back and forth in straight lines. If a\ndog’s pacing behavior is caused by separation anxiety, it usually doesn’t\noccur when his guardian is present.\n\nCoprophagia When left alone or separated from their guardians, some dogs\ndefecate and then consume all or some of their excrement. If a dog eats\nexcrement because of separation anxiety, he probably doesn’t perform that\nbehavior in the presence of his guardian.\n\n### Why Do Some Dogs Develop Separation Anxiety?\n\nThere is no conclusive evidence showing exactly why dogs develop separation\nanxiety. However, because far more dogs who have been adopted from shelters\nhave this behavior problem than those kept by a single family since puppyhood,\nit is believed that loss of an important person or group of people in a dog’s\nlife can lead to separation anxiety. Other less dramatic changes can also\ntrigger the disorder. The following is a list of situations that have been\nassociated with development of separation anxiety.\n\nChange of Guardian or Family Being abandoned, surrendered to a shelter or\ngiven to a new guardian or family can trigger the development of separation\nanxiety.\n\nChange in Schedule An abrupt change in schedule in terms of when or how long a\ndog is left alone can trigger the development of separation anxiety. For\nexample, if a dog’s guardian works from home and spends all day with his dog\nbut then gets a new job that requires him to leave his dog alone for six or\nmore hours at a time, the dog might develop separation anxiety because of that\nchange.\n\nChange in Residence Moving to a new residence can trigger the development of\nseparation anxiety.\n\nChange in Household Membership The sudden absence of a resident family member,\neither due to death or moving away, can trigger the development of separation\nanxiety.\n\n### Medical Problems to Rule Out First\n\nIncontinence Caused by Medical Problems Some dogs’ house soiling is caused by\nincontinence, a medical condition in which a dog “leaks” or voids his bladder.\nDogs with incontinence problems often seem unaware that they’ve soiled.\nSometimes they void urine while asleep. A number of medical issues—including a\nurinary tract infection, a weak sphincter caused by old age, hormone-related\nproblems after spay surgery, bladder stones, diabetes, kidney disease,\nCushing’s disease, neurological problems and abnormalities of the\ngenitalia—can cause urinary incontinence in dogs. Before attempting behavior\nmodification for separation anxiety, please see your dog’s veterinarian to\nrule out medical issues.\n\nMedications There are a number of medications that can cause frequent\nurination and house soiling. If your dog takes any medications, please contact\nhis veterinarian to find out whether or not they might contribute to his\nhouse-soiling problems.\n\n### Other Behavior Problems to Rule Out\n\nSometimes it’s difficult to determine whether a dog has separation anxiety or\nnot. Some common behavior problems can cause similar symptoms. Before\nconcluding that your dog has separation anxiety, it’s important to rule out\nthe following behavior problems:\n\nSubmissive or Excitement Urination Some dogs may urinate during greetings,\nplay, physical contact or when being reprimanded or punished. Such dogs tend\nto display submissive postures during interactions, such as holding the tail\nlow, flattening the ears back against the head, crouching or rolling over and\nexposing the belly.\n\nIncomplete House Training A dog who occasionally urinates in the house might\nnot be completely house trained. His house training might have been\ninconsistent or it might have involved punishment that made him afraid to\neliminate while his owner is watching or nearby.\n\nUrine Marking Some dogs urinate in the house because they’re scent marking. A\ndog scent marks by urinating small amounts on vertical surfaces. Most male\ndogs and some female dogs who scent mark raise a leg to urinate.\n\nJuvenile Destruction Many young dogs engage in destructive chewing or digging\nwhile their guardians are home as well as when they’re away. Please see our\narticles, Destructive Chewing, for more information about these problems.\n\nBoredom Dogs need mental stimulation, and some dogs can be disruptive when\nleft alone because they’re bored and looking for something to do. These dogs\nusually don’t appear anxious.\n\nExcessive Barking or Howling Some dogs bark or howl in response to various\ntriggers in their environments, like unfamiliar sights and sounds. They\nusually vocalize when their guardians are home as well as when they’re away.\nFor more information about this kind of problem, please see our articles,\nBarking and Howling.\n\n### What to Do If Your Dog Has Separation Anxiety\n\nTreatment for Mild Separation Anxiety If your dog has a mild case of\nseparation anxiety, counterconditioning might reduce or resolve the problem.\nCounterconditioning is a treatment process that changes an animal’s fearful,\nanxious or aggressive reaction to a pleasant, relaxed one instead. It’s done\nby associating the sight or presence of a feared or disliked person, animal,\nplace, object or situation with something really good, something the dog\nloves. Over time, the dog learns that whatever he fears actually predicts good\nthings for him. For dogs with separation anxiety, counterconditioning focuses\non developing an association between being alone and good things, like\ndelicious food. To develop this kind of association, every time you leave the\nhouse, you can offer your dog a puzzle toy stuffed with food that will take\nhim at least 20 to 30 minutes to finish. For example, try giving your dog a\nKONG® stuffed with something really tasty, like low-fat cream cheese, spray\ncheese or low-fat peanut butter, frozen banana and cottage cheese, or canned\ndog food and kibble. A KONG can even be frozen so that getting all the food\nout takes even more of your dog’s time. Be sure to remove these special toys\nas soon as you return home so that your dog only has access to them and the\nhigh-value foods inside when he’s by himself. You can feed your dog all of his\ndaily meals in special toys. For example, you can give your dog a KONG or two\nstuffed with his breakfast and some tasty treats every morning before going to\nwork. Keep in mind, though, that this approach will only work for mild cases\nof separation anxiety because highly anxious dogs usually won’t eat when their\nguardians aren’t home.\n\nTreatment for Moderate to Severe Separation Anxiety Moderate or severe cases\nof separation anxiety require a more complex desensitization and\ncounterconditioning program. In these cases, it’s crucial to gradually\naccustom a dog to being alone by starting with many short separations that do\nnot produce anxiety and then gradually increasing the duration of the\nseparations over many weeks of daily sessions.\n\nThe following steps briefly describe a desensitization and counterconditioning\nprogram. Please keep in mind that this is a short, general explanation.\n\nDesensitization and counterconditioning are complex and can be tricky to carry\nout. Fear must be avoided or the procedure will backfire and the dog will get\nmore frightened. Because treatment must progress and change according to the\npet’s reactions, and because these reactions can be difficult to read and\ninterpret, desensitization and counterconditioning require the guidance of a\ntrained and experienced professional. For help designing and carrying out a\ndesensitization and counterconditioning plan, consult a Certified Applied\nAnimal Behaviorist (CAAB or ACAAB) or a board-certified veterinary behaviorist\n(Dip ACVB). If you can’t find a behaviorist, you can seek help from a\nCertified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT), but be sure that the trainer is\nqualified to help you. Determine whether she or he has education and\nexperience in treating fear with desensitization and counterconditioning,\nsince this kind of expertise isn’t required for CPDT certification. Please see\nour article, Finding Professional Behavior Help, to locate one of these\nexperts in your area.\n\nStep One: Predeparture Cues As mentioned above, some dogs begin to feel\nanxious while their guardians get ready to leave. For example, a dog might\nstart to pace, pant and whine when he notices his guardian applying makeup,\nputting on shoes and a coat, and then picking up a bag or car keys. (If your\ndog doesn’t show signs of anxiety when you’re preparing to leave him alone,\nyou can just skip to step two below.) Guardians of dogs who become upset\nduring predeparture rituals are unable to leave—even for just few\nseconds—without triggering their dogs’ extreme anxiety. Your dog may see\ntelltale cues that you’re leaving (like your putting on your coat or picking\nup your keys) and get so anxious about being left alone that he can’t control\nhimself and forgets that you’ll come back.\n\nOne treatment approach to this “predeparture anxiety” is to teach your dog\nthat when you pick up your keys or put on your coat, it doesn’t always mean\nthat you’re leaving. You can do this by exposing your dog to these cues in\nvarious orders several times a day—without leaving. For example, put on your\nboots and coat, and then just watch TV instead of leaving. Or pick up your\nkeys, and then sit down at the kitchen table for awhile. This will reduce your\ndog’s anxiety because these cues won’t always lead to your departure, and so\nyour dog won’t get so anxious when he sees them. Please be aware, though, that\nyour dog has many years of learning the significance of your departure cues,\nso in order to learn that the cues no longer predict your long absences, your\ndog must experience the fake cues many, many times a day for many weeks. After\nyour dog doesn’t become anxious when he sees you getting ready to leave, you\ncan move on to the next step below.\n\nStep Two: Graduated Departures/Absences If your dog is less anxious before you\nleave, you can probably skip the predeparture treatment above and start with\nvery short departures. The main rule is to plan your absences to be shorter\nthan the time it takes for your dog to become upset. To get started, train\nyour dog to perform out-of-sight stays by an inside door in the home, such as\nthe bathroom. You can teach your dog to sit or down and stay while you go to\nthe other side of the bathroom door. (You can also contact a Certified\nProfessional Dog Trainer for assistance. Please see our article, Finding\nProfessional Behavior Help, to locate a CPDT in your area.) Gradually increase\nthe length of time you wait on the other side of the door, out of your dog’s\nsight. You can also work on getting your dog used to predeparture cues as you\npractice the stay. For example, ask your dog to stay. Then put on your coat,\npick up your purse and go into the bathroom while your dog continues to stay.\n\n * Progress to doing out-of-sight stay exercises at a bedroom door, and then later at an exit door. If you always leave through the front door, do the exercises at the back door first. By the time you start working with your dog at exit doors, he shouldn’t behave anxiously because he has a history of playing the “stay game.”\n * At this point, you can start to incorporate very short absences into your training. Start with absences that last only last one to two seconds, and then slowly increase the time you’re out of your dog’s sight. When you’ve trained up to separations of five to ten seconds long, build in counterconditioning by giving your dog a stuffed food toy just before you step out the door. The food-stuffed toy also works as a safety cue that tells the dog that this is a “safe” separation.\n * During your sessions, be sure to wait a few minutes between absences. After each short separation, it’s important to make sure that your dog is completely relaxed before you leave again. If you leave again right away, while your dog is still excited about your return from the previous separation, he’ll already feel aroused when he experiences the next absence. This arousal might make him less able to tolerate the next separation, which could make the problem worse rather than better.\n * Remember to behave in a very calm and quiet manner when going out and coming in. This will lower the contrast between times when you’re there and times when you’re gone.\n * You must judge when your dog is able to tolerate an increase in the length of separation. Each dog reacts differently, so there are no standard timelines. Deciding when to increase the time that your dog is alone can be very difficult, and many pet parents make errors. They want treatment to progress quickly, so they expose their dogs to durations that are too long, which provokes anxiety and worsens the problem. To prevent this kind of mistake, watch for signs of stress in your dog. These signs might include dilated pupils, panting, yawning, salivating, trembling, pacing and exuberant greeting. If you detect stress, you should back up and shorten the length of your departures to a point where your dog can relax again. Then start again at that level and progress more slowly.\n * You will need to spend a significant amount of time building up to 40-minute absences because most of your dog’s anxious responses will occur within the first 40 minutes that he’s alone. This means that over weeks of conditioning, you’ll increase the duration of your departures by only a few seconds each session, or every couple of sessions, depending on your dog’s tolerance at each level. Once your dog can tolerate 40 minutes of separation from you, you can increase absences by larger chunks of time (5-minute increments at first, then later 15-minute increments). Once your dog can be alone for 90 minutes without getting upset or anxious, he can probably handle four to eight hours. (Just to be safe, try leaving him alone for four hours at first, and then work up to eight full hours over a few days.)\n * This treatment process can be accomplished within a few weeks if you can conduct several daily sessions on the weekends and twice-daily sessions during the work week, usually before leaving for work and in the evenings.\n\nA Necessary Component of Separation Anxiety Treatment During desensitization\nto any type of fear, it is essential to ensure that your dog never experiences\nthe full-blown version of whatever provokes his anxiety or fear. He must\nexperience only a low-intensity version that doesn’t frighten him. Otherwise,\nhe won’t learn to feel calm and comfortable in situations that upset him. This\nmeans that during treatment for separation anxiety, your dog cannot be left\nalone except during your desensitization sessions. Fortunately there are\nplenty of alternative arrangements:\n\n * If possible, take your dog to work with you.\n * Arrange for a family member, friend or dog sitter to come to your home and stay with your dog when you’re not there. (Most dogs suffering from separation anxiety are fine as long as someone is with them. That someone doesn’t necessarily need to be you.)\n * Take your dog to a sitter’s house or to a doggy daycare.\n * Many dogs suffering from separation anxiety are okay when left in a car. You can try leaving your dog in a car—but only if the weather is moderate. Be warned: dogs can suffer from heatstroke and die if left in cars in warm weather (70 degrees Fahrenheit and up)—even for just a few minutes. DO NOT leave your dog in a car unless you’re sure that the interior of your car won’t heat up.\n\nIn addition to your graduated absences exercises, all greetings (hellos and\ngoodbyes) should be conducted in a very calm manner. When saying goodbye, just\ngive your dog a pat on the head, say goodbye and leave. Similarly, when\narriving home, say hello to your dog and then don’t pay any more attention to\nhim until he’s calm and relaxed. The amount of time it takes for your dog to\nrelax once you’ve returned home will depend on his level of anxiety and\nindividual temperament. To decrease your dog’s excitement level when you come\nhome, it might help to distract him by asking him to perform some simple\nbehaviors that he’s already learned, such as sit, down or shake.\n\nTo Crate or Not to Crate? Crate training can be helpful for some dogs if they\nlearn that the crate is their safe place to go when left alone. However, for\nother dogs, the crate can cause added stress and anxiety. In order to\ndetermine whether or not you should try using a crate, monitor your dog’s\nbehavior during crate training and when he’s left in the crate while you’re\nhome. If he shows signs of distress (heavy panting, excessive salivation,\nfrantic escape attempts, persistent howling or barking), crate confinement\nisn’t the best option for him. Instead of using a crate, you can try confining\nyour dog to one room behind a baby gate.\n\nProvide Plenty of “Jobs” for Your Dog to Do Providing lots of physical and\nmental stimulation is a vital part of treating many behavior problems,\nespecially those involving anxiety. Exercising your dog’s mind and body can\ngreatly enrich his life, decrease stress and provide appropriate outlets for\nnormal dog behaviors. Additionally, a physically and mentally tired dog\ndoesn’t have much excess energy to expend when he’s left alone. To keep your\ndog busy and happy, try the following suggestions:\n\n * Give your dog at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity (for example, running and swimming) every day. Try to exercise your dog right before you have to leave him by himself. This might help him relax and rest while you’re gone.\n * Play fun, interactive games with your dog, such as fetch and tug-of-war.\n * Take your dog on daily walks and outings. Take different routes and visit new places as often as possible so that he can experience novel smells and sights.\n * If your dog likes other dogs, let him play off-leash with his canine buddies.\n * Frequently provide food puzzle toys. You can feed your dog his meals in these toys or stuff them with a little peanut butter, cheese or yogurt. Also give your dog a variety of attractive edible and inedible chew things. Puzzle toys and chew items encourage chewing and licking, which have been shown to have a calming effect on dogs. Be sure to provide them whenever you leave your dog alone.\n * Make your dog “hunt” his meals by hiding small piles of his kibble around your house or yard when you leave. Most dogs love this game!\n * Enroll in a reward-based training class to increase your dog’s mental activity and enhance the bond between you and your dog. Contact a Certified Professional Dog Trainer for group or private classes that can give you and your dog lots of great skills to learn and games to play together. After you and your dog have learned a few new skills, you can mentally tire your dog out by practicing them right before you leave your dog home alone. Please see our article, Finding Professional Behavior Help, to locate a CPDT in your area.\n * Get involved in dog sports, such as agility, freestyle (dancing with your dog) or flyball.\n\nMedications Might Help Always consult with your veterinarian or a veterinary\nbehaviorist before giving your dog any type of medication for a behavior\nproblem.\n\nThe use of medications can be very helpful, especially for severe cases of\nseparation anxiety. Some dogs are so distraught by any separation from their\npet parents that treatment can’t be implemented without the help of\nmedication. Anti-anxiety medication can help a dog tolerate some level of\nisolation without experiencing anxiety. It can also make treatment progress\nmore quickly.\n\nOn rare occasions, a dog with mild separation anxiety might benefit from drug\ntherapy alone, without accompanying behavior modification. The dog becomes\naccustomed to being left alone with the help of the drug and retains this new\nconditioning after he’s gradually weaned off the medication. However, most\ndogs need a combination of medication and behavior modification.\n\nIf you’d like to explore this option, speak with your veterinarian, a\nveterinary behaviorist or a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist who can work\nclosely with your vet. Please see our article, Finding Professional Behavior\nHelp, to locate one of these professionals in your area.\n\nWhat NOT to Do Do not scold or punish your dog. Anxious behaviors are not the\nresult of disobedience or spite. They are distress responses! Your dog\ndisplays anxious behaviors when left alone because he’s upset and trying to\ncope with a great deal of stress. If you punish him, he may become even more\nupset and the problem could get much worse.\n\n### Other Ways to Help:\n\n * Become a Monthly Member\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Join the Mobile Action Team\n\n## Share this page:\n\n### Help the ASPCA Put a Stop to Animal Cruelty\n\nDonate\n\nASPCA\n\n * About Us\n * Careers\n * Contact\n * Press\n * Strategic Cause Partnerships\n * Pet Care\n * Shop\n\n© 2021 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights\nreserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. 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But remember, your dog's behaviors are part of a panic response. Your dog isn't trying to punish you! They just want you to come home!", "Don't make a big deal out of arrivals and departures — ignore your dog for the first few minutes then calmly pet them.", "Use the techniques outlined above along with desensitization training. Teach your dog the sit-stay and down-stay commands using positive reinforcement. This training will help them learn that they can remain calmly and happily in one place while you go to another room.", "It can take time for your dog to unlearn their panic response to your departures. To help you and your dog cope in the short term, consider the following interim solutions:", "Another dog. Getting your dog a companion usually doesn't help an anxious dog because their anxiety is the result of their separation from you, not just the result of being alone.", "Crating. Your dog will still engage in anxiety responses inside a crate, and they may urinate, defecate, howl or even injure themself in an attempt to escape. Instead, create other kinds of \"safe places\" as described above.", "Radio/TV noise. Leaving the radio or television on won't help (unless the radio or TV is used as a safety cue).", "Obedience training. While formal training is always a good idea, separation anxiety isn't the result of disobedience or lack of training.", "The HSUS^® is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to The HSUS are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSUS's tax identification number is 53-0225390.", "Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. We'll text you approximately once a month. Terms & Conditions/Privacy Policy" ] }, "parsed_md": "Does your dog freak out when you leave? : The Humane Society of the United\nStates\n\n Skip to nav\n * Skip to content\n\n * News\n * Video\n * Animals\n\n * Pets\n * Wild Neighbors\n * Animals A-Z\n * Our Care Centers\n * Our Work\n * Magazines\n * About Us\n * Ways to Give\n\nDONATE\n\n# Does your dog freak out when you leave?\n\nHow to help with your dog's separation anxiety\n\nThe Humane Society of the United States\n\n * If your dog becomes destructive or soils the carpet when left alone, they are expressing panic, not punishing you. iStockphoto.com\n\nIf your dog seems to worry when you're heading out, destroys stuff when you\nleave the house, follows you from room to room when you're home, goes berserk\nwhen you come back and seems to be eyeing you suspiciously even before you\nleave—you may be dealing with a case of separation anxiety.\n\nDogs with separation anxiety exhibit distress and behavior problems when\nthey're left alone. Some of the most common ways:\n\n * Digging and scratching at doors or windows attempting to reunite with their owners\n * Destructive chewing\n * Howling, barking and whining\n * Urination and defecation (even with otherwise house-trained dogs)\n\n## Contents\n\n 1. What causes separation anxiety\n 2. How to treat minor separation anxiety\n 3. How to handle a more severe problem\n 4. How to cope while your dog learns to be calm\n 5. What won't help\n\n## What causes separation anxiety\n\nIt's not fully understood why some dogs suffer from separation anxiety and\nothers don't. But remember, your dog's behaviors are part of a panic response.\nYour dog isn't trying to punish you! They just want you to come home!\n\nThese are some of the scenarios that can trigger separation anxiety:\n\n * Being left alone for the first time.\n * Being left alone when accustomed to constant human contact.\n * Suffering a traumatic event, such as time at a shelter or boarding kennel.\n * Change in the family's routine or structure, or the loss of a family member or other pet.\n\nBusy Toys on Amazon.com »\n\n## How to treat minor separation anxiety\n\n * Don't make a big deal out of arrivals and departures — ignore your dog for the first few minutes then calmly pet them.\n * Leave your dog with recently worn clothes that smell like you.\n * Establish a word or action that you use every time you leave that tells your dog you'll be back.\n * Consider using an over-the-counter calming product that reduces fearfulness in dogs.\n\n## How to handle a more severe problem\n\nUse the techniques outlined above along with desensitization training. Teach\nyour dog the sit-stay and down-stay commands using positive reinforcement.\nThis training will help them learn that they can remain calmly and happily in\none place while you go to another room.\n\nCreate a \"safe place\" to limit your dog's ability to be destructive while\nyou’re away. A safe place should:\n\n * Confine the dog loosely (a room with a window and toys, not total isolation)\n * Contain busy toys for distraction\n * Have dirty laundry to lend a calming scent cue or other safety cues\n\n## How to cope while your dog learns to be calm\n\nIt can take time for your dog to unlearn their panic response to your\ndepartures. To help you and your dog cope in the short term, consider the\nfollowing interim solutions:\n\n * Ask your veterinarian about drug therapy to reduce their overall anxiety.\n * Take your dog to a doggie daycare facility or kennel when you have to be away.\n * Leave your dog with a friend, family member or neighbor when you're away.\n * Take your dog to work with you, if possible.\n\n## What won't help\n\n * Punishment. Punishment isn't effective for treating separation anxiety and can make the situation worse.\n * Another dog. Getting your dog a companion usually doesn't help an anxious dog because their anxiety is the result of their separation from you, not just the result of being alone.\n * Crating. Your dog will still engage in anxiety responses inside a crate, and they may urinate, defecate, howl or even injure themself in an attempt to escape. Instead, create other kinds of \"safe places\" as described above.\n * Radio/TV noise. Leaving the radio or television on won't help (unless the radio or TV is used as a safety cue).\n * Obedience training. 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Although advice abounds in the form of popular TV shows, books and well-meaning friends and family, often the best and most efficient way to resolve your pet’s behavior problems is to seek assistance from a qualified professional. Professionals in the pet-behavior field fall into four main categories:", "Trainers Pet trainers use a number of different titles, such as “behavior counselor,” “pet psychologist” and “pet therapist.” The level of education and experience among this group of professionals varies greatly. Most learn how to work with animals through apprenticeships with established trainers, volunteering at animal shelters, attending seminars on training and behavior and training their own animals. And some are certified by specialized training schools.", "Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDTs) The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), an independent organization created by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), offers an international certification program. To earn the designation of Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT), an individual must accrue a requisite number of working hours as a dog trainer, provide letters of recommendation and pass a standardized test that evaluates her or his knowledge of canine ethology, basic learning theory, canine husbandry and teaching skill. A CPDT must abide by a code of ethics and earn continuing education credits to maintain certification.", "Applied Animal Behaviorists, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (CAABs) and Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (ACAABs) An applied animal behaviorist has earned an MS, MA or PhD in animal behavior. They are experts in dog and cat behavior and often in the behavior of other companion animal species as well, like horses and birds. Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (CAABs, those with a doctoral degree) and Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (ACAABs, those with a master’s degree) received supervised graduate or post-graduate training in animal behavior, biology, zoology and learning theory at accredited universities.", "Effective applied animal behaviorists will have expertise in (a) behavior modification, so they know the techniques that produce changes in behavior, (b) the normal behavior of the species they’re treating, so they can recognize how and why your pet’s behavior is abnormal, and (c) teaching and counseling people, so they can effectively teach you how to understand and work with your pet. Most CAABs work through veterinary referrals, and they work closely with veterinarians to select the best behavioral medications for pets.", "Veterinary Behaviorists Knowledge of animal behavior isn’t required to earn a veterinary degree, and animal behavior isn’t comprehensively taught in most veterinary training programs. However, some veterinarians seek specialized education in animal behavior and earn certification through the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. To become a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (Dip ACVB), veterinarians must complete a residency in behavior and pass a qualifying examination.", "In addition to having knowledge of domestic animal behavior and experience treating pet behavior problems, veterinary behaviorists can prescribe medications that can help with your pet’s treatment. Issues that often require the use of medication include separation anxiety, phobias, compulsive behaviors and fear of people, objects or other animals.", "Once you’ve determined that you and your pet need some professional help to keep your household harmonious, consider what kind of training or treatment you need.", "Group Class If your pet needs to learn some basic manners and skills, like sit, down and come when called, you might benefit most from group obedience classes. Group glasses are also ideal for young puppies who need socialization.", "Private Sessions If your dog or cat has a specific behavior problem, seeing a professional outside of a classroom context would be best. Problems like resource guarding, handling issues, separation anxiety and aggression toward people or other animals require custom treatment plans and individual attention from a qualified behaviorist. Other less serious behavior issues that trainers and behaviorists can’t usually address in a group class include house training problems, excessive barking and destructive chewing.", "Day Training & Board-and-Train Day training is a great service for busy pet parents. The trainer comes to your house while you’re at work, or alternatively, some train your dog in their home or facility. The trainer teaches your dog the specific obedience behaviors you want, for example recalls (coming when called), wait, stay, walk on-leash without pulling and greeting people and pets politely. If the trainer is qualified as a behaviorist, she can also treat issues like resource guarding, handling issues, some other types of aggression, some types of excessive barking or meowing and some fears.", "Board-and-train services involve leaving your pet in the trainer’s kennels for a specified period of time. Be sure that you know and agree with the methods that your board-and-train or day training professional plans to use, since you will not be there to supervise. This method should also provide a training package with instruction for you. Board-and-train and day training programs are only effective if the trainer teaches you some skills so that you can maintain your pet’s new behaviors after her training is done.", "After you’ve decided between group classes, one-on-one private help and board- and-train, how do you figure out which professional is right for you and your pet? Your decision will be based on a number of factors, including the type of problem your pet has, the professional’s education and experience and the availability of behaviorists and trainers in your area.", "Ask the right questions. We advise contacting more than one professional in your area so that you can compare their methods, credentials and experience before making a choice. Don’t hire any professional without first thoroughly interviewing her or him and asking for a couple of references from former clients or veterinarians. A good behaviorist or trainer will be happy to speak with you about her or his qualifications, background and treatment or training methods.", "Consider the nature of your pet’s behavioral problem. If your pet has a serious behavior problem that puts him, people or other animals at risk, or if he’s developed a problem that causes him significant stress, seek an expert with both academic training (either a master’s or doctoral degree) and practical experience. Although some CAABs, ACAABs and Dip ACVBs charge more per session than trainers, it’s because they’ve acquired a great deal of knowledge through years of study and research.", "Rule out physical problems. If your pet has a behavior problem, contacting a trainer or a behaviorist is a great first step on the road to resolution. However, some behavior problems can be caused or exacerbated by physical problems. For example, if your nine-week-old puppy urinates indoors when you’re not supervising him, he probably simply needs house training, but if your five-year-old dog who hasn’t made a mistake in the house for years suddenly starts urinating indoors, you might have a medical condition on your hands.", "Trainers and behaviorists specialize in pet behavior problems. Only licensed veterinarians can diagnose medical conditions. If you think that your pet is sick, injured or experiencing any kind of physical distress, please contact your veterinarian immediately.", "© 2021 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights reserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. 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Although advice abounds in the\nform of popular TV shows, books and well-meaning friends and family, often the\nbest and most efficient way to resolve your pet’s behavior problems is to seek\nassistance from a qualified professional. Professionals in the pet-behavior\nfield fall into four main categories:\n\n * Trainers\n * Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDTs)\n * Applied Animal Behaviorists, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (CAABs) and Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (ACAABs)\n * Diplomats of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (Dip ACVBs)\n\nHere are some frequently asked questions from pet parents who are seeking\nprofessional behavioral help for their pet:\n\n### What are the differences between pet-behavior professionals?\n\nTrainers Pet trainers use a number of different titles, such as “behavior\ncounselor,” “pet psychologist” and “pet therapist.” The level of education and\nexperience among this group of professionals varies greatly. Most learn how to\nwork with animals through apprenticeships with established trainers,\nvolunteering at animal shelters, attending seminars on training and behavior\nand training their own animals. And some are certified by specialized training\nschools.\n\nCertified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDTs) The Certification Council for\nProfessional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), an independent organization created by the\nAssociation of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), offers an international\ncertification program. To earn the designation of Certified Professional Dog\nTrainer (CPDT), an individual must accrue a requisite number of working hours\nas a dog trainer, provide letters of recommendation and pass a standardized\ntest that evaluates her or his knowledge of canine ethology, basic learning\ntheory, canine husbandry and teaching skill. A CPDT must abide by a code of\nethics and earn continuing education credits to maintain certification.\n\nApplied Animal Behaviorists, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (CAABs) and\nAssociate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (ACAABs) An applied animal\nbehaviorist has earned an MS, MA or PhD in animal behavior. They are experts\nin dog and cat behavior and often in the behavior of other companion animal\nspecies as well, like horses and birds. Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists\n(CAABs, those with a doctoral degree) and Associate Certified Applied Animal\nBehaviorists (ACAABs, those with a master’s degree) received supervised\ngraduate or post-graduate training in animal behavior, biology, zoology and\nlearning theory at accredited universities.\n\nEffective applied animal behaviorists will have expertise in (a) behavior\nmodification, so they know the techniques that produce changes in behavior,\n(b) the normal behavior of the species they’re treating, so they can recognize\nhow and why your pet’s behavior is abnormal, and (c) teaching and counseling\npeople, so they can effectively teach you how to understand and work with your\npet. Most CAABs work through veterinary referrals, and they work closely with\nveterinarians to select the best behavioral medications for pets.\n\nVeterinary Behaviorists Knowledge of animal behavior isn’t required to earn a\nveterinary degree, and animal behavior isn’t comprehensively taught in most\nveterinary training programs. However, some veterinarians seek specialized\neducation in animal behavior and earn certification through the American\nCollege of Veterinary Behaviorists. To become a Diplomat of the American\nCollege of Veterinary Behaviorists (Dip ACVB), veterinarians must complete a\nresidency in behavior and pass a qualifying examination.\n\nIn addition to having knowledge of domestic animal behavior and experience\ntreating pet behavior problems, veterinary behaviorists can prescribe\nmedications that can help with your pet’s treatment. Issues that often require\nthe use of medication include separation anxiety, phobias, compulsive\nbehaviors and fear of people, objects or other animals.\n\n### What kind of training does my pet need?\n\nOnce you’ve determined that you and your pet need some professional help to\nkeep your household harmonious, consider what kind of training or treatment\nyou need.\n\nGroup Class If your pet needs to learn some basic manners and skills, like\nsit, down and come when called, you might benefit most from group obedience\nclasses. Group glasses are also ideal for young puppies who need\nsocialization.\n\nPrivate Sessions If your dog or cat has a specific behavior problem, seeing a\nprofessional outside of a classroom context would be best. Problems like\nresource guarding, handling issues, separation anxiety and aggression toward\npeople or other animals require custom treatment plans and individual\nattention from a qualified behaviorist. Other less serious behavior issues\nthat trainers and behaviorists can’t usually address in a group class include\nhouse training problems, excessive barking and destructive chewing.\n\nDay Training & Board-and-Train Day training is a great service for busy pet\nparents. The trainer comes to your house while you’re at work, or\nalternatively, some train your dog in their home or facility. The trainer\nteaches your dog the specific obedience behaviors you want, for example\nrecalls (coming when called), wait, stay, walk on-leash without pulling and\ngreeting people and pets politely. If the trainer is qualified as a\nbehaviorist, she can also treat issues like resource guarding, handling\nissues, some other types of aggression, some types of excessive barking or\nmeowing and some fears.\n\nBoard-and-train services involve leaving your pet in the trainer’s kennels for\na specified period of time. Be sure that you know and agree with the methods\nthat your board-and-train or day training professional plans to use, since you\nwill not be there to supervise. This method should also provide a training\npackage with instruction for you. Board-and-train and day training programs\nare only effective if the trainer teaches you some skills so that you can\nmaintain your pet’s new behaviors after her training is done.\n\n### How Do I Decide Which Professional to Choose?\n\nAfter you’ve decided between group classes, one-on-one private help and board-\nand-train, how do you figure out which professional is right for you and your\npet? Your decision will be based on a number of factors, including the type of\nproblem your pet has, the professional’s education and experience and the\navailability of behaviorists and trainers in your area.\n\nAsk the right questions. We advise contacting more than one professional in\nyour area so that you can compare their methods, credentials and experience\nbefore making a choice. Don’t hire any professional without first thoroughly\ninterviewing her or him and asking for a couple of references from former\nclients or veterinarians. A good behaviorist or trainer will be happy to speak\nwith you about her or his qualifications, background and treatment or training\nmethods.\n\nConsider the nature of your pet’s behavioral problem. If your pet has a\nserious behavior problem that puts him, people or other animals at risk, or if\nhe’s developed a problem that causes him significant stress, seek an expert\nwith both academic training (either a master’s or doctoral degree) and\npractical experience. Although some CAABs, ACAABs and Dip ACVBs charge more\nper session than trainers, it’s because they’ve acquired a great deal of\nknowledge through years of study and research.\n\nRule out physical problems. 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3,603	How To Eat a Banana	To eat a banana, first find one that’s ripe so it’s sweet and easy to digest. If it’s still green, it’s not ripe enough yet. When it turns yellow, the banana is ripe enough to eat. It will be sweetest when there are a few light brown spots on the peel. To peel the banana, snap back the stalk at the top of the fruit, then pull it downwards. Pull the rest of the skin off in similar strips. You can also peel the banana from the blossom end which is the flat, brown stub at the end of the banana. Pinch just behind the blossom end to break it apart, then peel the skin off the banana. Eat the fruit whole or cut it into pieces. For a healthy breakfast, add banana pieces to a smoothie, cereal, yogurt, or oatmeal. For something sweeter, dip whole or sliced bananas in melted chocolate.	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They only take a few minutes to make and they transform boring old bananas into a drool-worthy snack or dessert. I eat my pan fried bananas all on their own, but they would taste amazing (seriously AMAZING) served over ice cream. Or you could eat them with yogurt. Or even on french toast or pancakes. They’re caramelized on the outside with a soft and sweet inside and make a great dessert topping. Yum!", "My family goes bananas for bananas. (Sorry, I had to do it...). It shocks me how many bananas we go through in our house. Bananas might be one of the most boring foods out there... in my opinion anyway. But they are one of those foods that everyone will eat. Not everyone necessarily loves them, but pretty much everyone in our house will eat a banana without complaining.", "I’ll be the first person to admit that I’m not the biggest banana fan, or at least not the biggest raw banana fan. Sure, I’ll eat them cut up in my bowl of Cheerios, or along with a spoonful of peanut butter when I need to curb my appetite. But I don’t usually look at the bananas sitting in our fruit bowl on the counter and think to myself, “Mmmmm... bananas”. (But that’s probably because I’m already heading towards the cookies... I really need to work on that...)", "I think I need to change the way I think about bananas, because do you know what I DO love? Cooked bananas. Man oh man, I’m not sure what happens to bananas when they get heated up, but WOW, they start to taste sooooo good! Once they hit the frying pan they go from a “Meh” fruit to an “Ohhhhhh, yes!” dessert. They get super sweet, and almost tangy. From boring to amazing in just a few minutes!", "Stay with me for a second... I was supposed to make homemade laundry detergent for the blog today. I have all the supplies ready to go, but I chickened out. I was looking at the directions for the detergent, and I was feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought of starting a project that was going to take 4 to 6 hours to finish. It’s been one of those days where I’ve been sitting in my office chair, staring at my laptop, waiting for something more exciting to happen, CONVINCED that if I stare at the screen for just another 5 minutes, something amazing is going to happen (so far, it still hasn’t happened, but I’ll keep waiting...).", "I just wasn’t feeling the vibe for a difficult project today. So I can assure you that these pan fried bananas are quick and EASY! They totally satisfied my laziness for the day! And on top of being easy, they reminded me of the pan fried bananas my mom used to make when I was growing up. So good! So the treat was worth it!", "The bananas I used were JUST ripe. You can see in the photo below that they are just starting to get very faint brown spots on them. Under ripe bananas would work well in this recipe too, but I wouldn’t recommend using overripe bananas. The bananas get softer when you cook them, so over ripe bananas would get really mushy.", "Add the bananas and cook over medium-high heat until they’re browned. You might have to adjust the temperature and cooking time a bit as you go. You don’t want them to burn, so make sure you keep a close eye on them as they cook.", "After about 4 or 5 minutes of cooking, flip them over and continue to cook the other side. Make sure you move them around the pan so they soak up some of that yummy cinnamon sauce.", "These are definitely best when they’re served hot. I sprinkled them with some sugar and ate them straight off the plate.", "They would taste amazing on vanilla ice cream. I don’t have any ice cream in the freezer right now, but just writing this post and looking at all the photos is making me crave vanilla ice cream with pan fried cinnamon bananas on top. I’ll have to go out and buy some when I pick up the kids from school and daycare. I’m pretty sure no one will complain about stopping for ice cream!", "I find the cinnamon adds a great depth to the flavour, but if that’s not your thing, you can definitely leave it out. The sweet bananas taste amazing on their own without any spices. My mom actually used to fry up bananas in concentrated orange juice (like a few spoonfuls of the frozen stuff, straight from the can), and they were sooooooo good!", "Add the banana slices and cook for 4 minutes until the bottoms start to caramelize and turn golden brown. Adjust the temperature and cooking time as needed so that they don't burn.", "These pan fried cinnamon bananas are so easy to make and taste SO GOOD! They’re amazing (seriously AMAZING) on ice cream or pancakes, or just as a snack. Soft and sweet on the inside and caramelized on the outside. Mmmm...", "Bananas are hardly a “meh” fruit, they’re great on their own (ripe bananas that is) and no extra calories in the form of fat like fried ones to add to the belly. Of course they taste great fried too but “a boring fruit” they certainly aren’t...", "Super good and easy! I gave to my kids over peanut butter toast, and I haven’t heard a sound out of them. 😂 thank you!", "OMG so interesting your Mom fried the bananas in concentrated oj. My sisters and I used to dip our bananas in powdered Tang. I’m gonna try both the cinnamon and the oj. Not together of course:)", "I'm Debbie Chapman, founder of One Little Project and author of the book Low- Mess Crafts for Kids. I love creating fun and easy crafts and cooking up delicious recipes for my husband and 3 kids.", "I'm Debbie Chapman, founder of One Little Project and author of the book Low- Mess Crafts for Kids. I love creating fun and easy crafts and cooking up delicious recipes for my husband and 3 kids.", "If you would like to use an image from this post on your website, please feel free to use one of the single photographs below (No collages).", "Just a friendly reminder that if you would like to share this image on Facebook, the Facebook post must include a link directly to this page and not to another website.", "You are not permitted to use this image on your website, but you may use one of the single images above. For more information on use of our images, please refer to our Permissions page." ] }, "parsed_md": "Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas\n\n * Skip to primary navigation\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n\nLove to cook, bake, craft, create?\n\nJoin the club\n\n## Love to cook, bake, craft, create?\n\nJoin the e-club for the latest\n\nOne Little Project\n\nCook, bake, craft, create, one little project at a time!\n\nHome\n\nRecipes\n\nDesserts and Sweets\n\n# Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas\n\nJune 20, 2016 by Debbie Chapman\n\nPin676.42K\n\nShare2.00K\n\nTweet\n\nJump to Recipe\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.\n\nThese pan fried cinnamon bananas are soooooo good! They only take a few\nminutes to make and they transform boring old bananas into a drool-worthy\nsnack or dessert. I eat my pan fried bananas all on their own, but they would\ntaste amazing (seriously AMAZING) served over ice cream. Or you could eat them\nwith yogurt. Or even on french toast or pancakes. They’re caramelized on the\noutside with a soft and sweet inside and make a great dessert topping. Yum!\n\nMy family goes bananas for bananas. (Sorry, I had to do it...). It shocks me\nhow many bananas we go through in our house. Bananas might be one of the most\nboring foods out there... in my opinion anyway. But they are one of those\nfoods that everyone will eat. Not everyone necessarily loves them, but pretty\nmuch everyone in our house will eat a banana without complaining.\n\nI’ll be the first person to admit that I’m not the biggest banana fan, or at\nleast not the biggest raw banana fan. Sure, I’ll eat them cut up in my bowl of\nCheerios, or along with a spoonful of peanut butter when I need to curb my\nappetite. But I don’t usually look at the bananas sitting in our fruit bowl on\nthe counter and think to myself, “Mmmmm... bananas”. (But that’s probably\nbecause I’m already heading towards the cookies... I really need to work on\nthat...)\n\nI think I need to change the way I think about bananas, because do you know\nwhat I DO love? Cooked bananas. Man oh man, I’m not sure what happens to\nbananas when they get heated up, but WOW, they start to taste sooooo good!\nOnce they hit the frying pan they go from a “Meh” fruit to an “Ohhhhhh, yes!”\ndessert. They get super sweet, and almost tangy. From boring to amazing in\njust a few minutes!\n\nStay with me for a second... I was supposed to make homemade laundry detergent\nfor the blog today. I have all the supplies ready to go, but I chickened out.\nI was looking at the directions for the detergent, and I was feeling a little\noverwhelmed at the thought of starting a project that was going to take 4 to 6\nhours to finish. It’s been one of those days where I’ve been sitting in my\noffice chair, staring at my laptop, waiting for something more exciting to\nhappen, CONVINCED that if I stare at the screen for just another 5 minutes,\nsomething amazing is going to happen (so far, it still hasn’t happened, but\nI’ll keep waiting...).\n\nI just wasn’t feeling the vibe for a difficult project today. So I can assure\nyou that these pan fried bananas are quick and EASY! They totally satisfied my\nlaziness for the day! And on top of being easy, they reminded me of the pan\nfried bananas my mom used to make when I was growing up. So good! So the treat\nwas worth it!\n\n## Check out our video for how to make pan fried cinnamon bananas:\n\n## Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas\n\nThe full printable recipe is at the bottom of this post, but here’s what\nyou’ll need:\n\n * Bananas\n * Butter\n * Cinnamon\n * Honey (I used raw honey, but regular honey works just as well)\n\nThe bananas I used were JUST ripe. You can see in the photo below that they\nare just starting to get very faint brown spots on them. Under ripe bananas\nwould work well in this recipe too, but I wouldn’t recommend using overripe\nbananas. The bananas get softer when you cook them, so over ripe bananas would\nget really mushy.\n\nAdd the honey, butter and cinnamon to a frying pan.\n\nThen heat them up until they are completely combined.\n\nAdd the bananas and cook over medium-high heat until they’re browned. You\nmight have to adjust the temperature and cooking time a bit as you go. You\ndon’t want them to burn, so make sure you keep a close eye on them as they\ncook.\n\nAfter about 4 or 5 minutes of cooking, flip them over and continue to cook the\nother side. Make sure you move them around the pan so they soak up some of\nthat yummy cinnamon sauce.\n\nThese are definitely best when they’re served hot. I sprinkled them with some\nsugar and ate them straight off the plate.\n\nThey would taste amazing on vanilla ice cream. I don’t have any ice cream in\nthe freezer right now, but just writing this post and looking at all the\nphotos is making me crave vanilla ice cream with pan fried cinnamon bananas on\ntop. I’ll have to go out and buy some when I pick up the kids from school and\ndaycare. I’m pretty sure no one will complain about stopping for ice cream!\n\nI find the cinnamon adds a great depth to the flavour, but if that’s not your\nthing, you can definitely leave it out. The sweet bananas taste amazing on\ntheir own without any spices. My mom actually used to fry up bananas in\nconcentrated orange juice (like a few spoonfuls of the frozen stuff, straight\nfrom the can), and they were sooooooo good!\n\nPrint Recipe\n\n5 from 10 votes\n\n## Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas\n\nSoft and sweet on the inside and caramelized on the outside.\n\nPrep Time2 mins\n\nCook Time8 mins\n\nTotal Time10 mins\n\nServings: 2 -4 servings\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 2 Bananas cut into 1/2\" pieces\n * 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon\n * 1 Tablespoon butter\n * 2 Tablespoons raw honey or regular honey\n\n### Instructions\n\n * Combine the cinnamon, butter and honey in a frying pan over medium-high heat until melted and combined.\n\n * Add the banana slices and cook for 4 minutes until the bottoms start to caramelize and turn golden brown. Adjust the temperature and cooking time as needed so that they don't burn.\n\n * Flip all the banana pieces and cook for another 4 minutes until the other side is golden brown.\n\n * Serve immediately over ice cream, yogurt, pancakes or french toast.\n\nThese pan fried cinnamon bananas are so easy to make and taste SO GOOD!\nThey’re amazing (seriously AMAZING) on ice cream or pancakes, or just as a\nsnack. Soft and sweet on the inside and caramelized on the outside. Mmmm...\n\nPin676.42K\n\nShare2.00K\n\nTweet\n\nPrevious Post\n\nEasy Strawberry Peach Pie Bites Recipe\n\nNext Post\n\n25 Meal Sized Loaded Salads\n\n### More from One Little Project\n\nFiled Under: Breakfast, Desserts and Sweets, Recipes Tagged With: bananas,\nDessert, pan fried, toppings\n\nLove to cook, bake, craft, create?\n\n### Join the e-club for the latest\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Let us know what you think: Cancel reply\n\n 1. Cindy says\n\nMay 6, 2020 at 4:01 pm\n\nThis is a great idea and it is delicious! My husband scraped his bowl! Easy to\nmake, too.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Sorcha says\n\nMay 10, 2020 at 2:59 am\n\nSimple and delicious, using very few ingredients. Thank you\n\nReply\n\n 3. Ray says\n\nMay 19, 2020 at 7:33 pm\n\nBananas are hardly a “meh” fruit, they’re great on their own (ripe bananas\nthat is) and no extra calories in the form of fat like fried ones to add to\nthe belly. Of course they taste great fried too but “a boring fruit” they\ncertainly aren’t...\n\nReply\n\n 4. jennifer says\n\nMay 22, 2020 at 9:27 am\n\nSuper good and easy! I gave to my kids over peanut butter toast, and I haven’t\nheard a sound out of them. 😂 thank you!\n\nReply\n\n 5. Trenda says\n\nAugust 5, 2020 at 7:39 pm\n\nOMG so interesting your Mom fried the bananas in concentrated oj. My sisters\nand I used to dip our bananas in powdered Tang. I’m gonna try both the\ncinnamon and the oj. Not together of course:)\n\nReply\n\n 6. doyle says\n\nAugust 10, 2020 at 10:12 am\n\nThe wife and I made this recipe and it turned out really well. Thank you for\nsharing.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Rose says\n\nSeptember 30, 2020 at 10:19 am\n\nDefinitely going to try this today. It looks delicious!\n\nReply\n\nOlder Comments\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\n### Hello and welcome!\n\nI'm Debbie Chapman, founder of One Little Project and author of the book Low-\nMess Crafts for Kids. 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We’re making Chunky Monkey Bites along with a “Rainbow Fruit Salad” for our little Valentine’s Day party at home.", "Your little helpers can help you cut the bananas into pieces...(don’t let them use a sharp knife, like I show in this photo for obvious reasons!)", "Lay the bananas on a parchment-paper lined cookie sheet. You’ll need two bananas for each “Chunky Monkey bite” – this is a great time to encourage counting by two’s or even multiplication with your kids!", "Spread a little peanut butter onto every second banana slice. To make it even easier, spoon some peanut butter into a sandwich baggie and cut a little bit off the corner. Now you (or your helpers) can simply squeeze the peanut butter out. This is much quicker, simpler, and less-messy than using a knife.", "Top each dollop of peanut butter with a banana slice, making a little a “sandwich.” Even little helpers will love to help with this part!", "Now you can stop here and enjoy a simple peanut butter and banana snack. Or tell your kids you’re making “Chunky Monkey Bites” and wait just a bit longer!", "This next step is important: freeze the banana sandwiches for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour. This will allow the chocolate to stick to the bananas vs sliding off like it will if your bananas are room temperature.", "When the bananas are almost ready to use, melt the chocolate with just a little bit of coconut oil, about 1 teaspoon. This helps thin the chocolate a little, making it easier to use.", "When your bananas are ready, use a fork to dip each piece into the chocolate. You should probably do the chocolate dipping, though your little helpers will be happy to help you lick out the chocolate bowl when you’re done!", "You will need to keep your Chunky Monkey Bites cold or the banana will try to separate from the chocolate, making a bit of a mess. They’ll still taste good, but they won’t look as nice.", "With chocolate, peanut butter, and banana, tasty Chunky Monkey Bites are a hit with kids and perfect for a less-processed treat or even an after-school snack.", "Erika is a happily married mom with four energetic children. With a love for Jesus, writing, organizing, and animals, especially chickens, she stays busy and definitely does not have it all together.", "Now these look just delicious. Like the perfect mid-afternoon snack. They would fill my chocolate craving without sending my diet downhill.", "The frozen banana/peanut butter sandwiches began to melt as I was dipping them and got so mushy that they fell apart. And some of the melted water got into the chocolate sauce and messed up the smooth consistency. Any advice as to what I did wrong?" ] }, "parsed_md": "Chunky Monkey Bites \| Easy No-Bake Gluten-Free Recipe\n\n * Skip to primary navigation\n * Skip to content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n\n## Main navigation\n\nLiving Well Mom\n\nStress-free healthy living for empowered moms\n\n# Chunky Monkey Bites\n\nFebruary 8, 2016 by Erika 13 Comments This post contains affiliate links\n\n### Share This:\n\n * Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)\n\nSometimes simple is best. That’s where these Chunky Monkey Bites are so\namazing. My kids adore this fun treat with bananas, peanut butter, and\nchocolate. And who wouldn’t?\n\nThese little Chunky Monkey Bites are so tasty! And it helps that they’re\nsimple to make. The most complicated part (and it’s not hard at all) is\ndipping the banana bites into the chocolate!\n\nThis fun treat is a perfect less-processed Valentine’s Day treat – or any\ntime! We’re making Chunky Monkey Bites along with a “Rainbow Fruit Salad” for\nour little Valentine’s Day party at home.\n\nThe only downside? Chunky Monkey Bites disappear quickly! But that’s okay,\nbecause they don’t store well for long.\n\n### How to Make Chunky Monkey Bites:\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 2 bananas\n * 1/3 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)\n * 1 pkg chocolate chips (we use this soy-free brand)\n\nYour little helpers can help you cut the bananas into pieces...(don’t let them\nuse a sharp knife, like I show in this photo for obvious reasons!)\n\nLay the bananas on a parchment-paper lined cookie sheet. You’ll need two\nbananas for each “Chunky Monkey bite” – this is a great time to encourage\ncounting by two’s or even multiplication with your kids!\n\nSpread a little peanut butter onto every second banana slice. To make it even\neasier, spoon some peanut butter into a sandwich baggie and cut a little bit\noff the corner. Now you (or your helpers) can simply squeeze the peanut butter\nout. This is much quicker, simpler, and less-messy than using a knife.\n\nTop each dollop of peanut butter with a banana slice, making a little a\n“sandwich.” Even little helpers will love to help with this part!\n\nNow you can stop here and enjoy a simple peanut butter and banana snack. Or\ntell your kids you’re making “Chunky Monkey Bites” and wait just a bit longer!\n\nThis next step is important: freeze the banana sandwiches for at least 30\nminutes, preferably an hour. This will allow the chocolate to stick to the\nbananas vs sliding off like it will if your bananas are room temperature.\n\nWhen the bananas are almost ready to use, melt the chocolate with just a\nlittle bit of coconut oil, about 1 teaspoon. This helps thin the chocolate a\nlittle, making it easier to use.\n\nWhen your bananas are ready, use a fork to dip each piece into the chocolate.\nYou should probably do the chocolate dipping, though your little helpers will\nbe happy to help you lick out the chocolate bowl when you’re done!\n\nReturn to the parchment paper sheet.\n\nFreeze again for another hour or so until the bananas are hardened.\n\nYou will need to keep your Chunky Monkey Bites cold or the banana will try to\nseparate from the chocolate, making a bit of a mess. They’ll still taste good,\nbut they won’t look as nice.\n\n5.0 from 3 reviews\n\nChunky Monkey Bites\n\nSave Print\n\nPrep time\n\n20 mins\n\nTotal time\n\n20 mins\n\nWith chocolate, peanut butter, and banana, tasty Chunky Monkey Bites are a hit\nwith kids and perfect for a less-processed treat or even an after-school\nsnack.\n\nAuthor: Erika Bragdon\n\nServes: approx 18 pieces\n\nIngredients\n\n * 2 bananas\n * 1⁄3 cup peanut butter\n * 1 pkg (10-12 oz) chocolate chips\n * 1 tsp coconut oil\n\nInstructions\n\n 1. Slice the bananas into medium-sized pieces and place on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet.\n 2. Add a small amount of peanut butter to every other banana piece, then sandwich together.\n 3. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.\n 4. In the meantime, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil.\n 5. When the bananas are chilled, dip each banana \"bite\" into the chocolate.\n 6. Return to the parchment paper and chill again until the bites are solid.\n 7. Keep in the refrigerator.\n\n3.5.3208\n\n### Share This:\n\n * Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n * Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)\n\nFiled Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Kid Food, Recipes Tagged With: banana,\npeanut butter, valentines day\n\n#### About Erika\n\nErika is a happily married mom with four energetic children. With a love for\nJesus, writing, organizing, and animals, especially chickens, she stays busy\nand definitely does not have it all together.\n\n« Chocolate Chip Coconut Bars\n\nValentine’s Day Tic-Tac-Toe (Free Printable) »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Marcie Wahrer says\n\nFebruary 8, 2016 at 8:02 pm\n\nThese are pretty much my dream snack. I will be pinning these and making them\nfor the kids soon!\n\nReply\n\n 2. diane says\n\nFebruary 9, 2016 at 11:22 am\n\nTHese look delicious. Might even be a good ‘diet’ snack if you really have to\nsatisfy your sweet tooth!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Shauna says\n\nFebruary 9, 2016 at 2:21 pm\n\nNow these look just delicious. Like the perfect mid-afternoon snack. They\nwould fill my chocolate craving without sending my diet downhill.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Dawn gibson-thigpen says\n\nFebruary 10, 2016 at 1:47 am\n\nwow these look amazing. I swear I would really do some damage. lol\n\nReply\n\n 5. Ellen Christian says\n\nFebruary 10, 2016 at 9:49 am\n\nThis looks absolutely amazing. I am definitely trying this!\n\nReply\n\n 6. Kim says\n\nApril 1, 2017 at 12:19 pm\n\nHi there, what sized packet is the chocolate?\n\nThanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Erika says\n\nApril 11, 2017 at 9:12 pm\n\nA 10-12 oz bag of chocolate chips. 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 7. N says\n\nMay 1, 2017 at 9:31 pm\n\nThe frozen banana/peanut butter sandwiches began to melt as I was dipping them\nand got so mushy that they fell apart. And some of the melted water got into\nthe chocolate sauce and messed up the smooth consistency. Any advice as to\nwhat I did wrong?\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. 20 Gluten-Free Afterschool Snacks - www.MrsKathyKing.com says:\n\nSeptember 14, 2016 at 2:59 pm\n\n[...] Living Well Mom – Chunky Monkey Bites [...]\n\nReply\n\n 2. Perfect Quick Recipes For Back To School - simple hacks living says:\n\nOctober 16, 2016 at 3:42 pm\n\n[...] Chunky Monkey Bites [...]\n\nReply\n\n 3. Summer Snacks to Keep Your Kids Energized and Happy says:\n\nNovember 9, 2016 at 5:23 pm\n\n[...] image credit: livingwellmom / Kristin Get the recipe here for this Mini\nCorn Dog Muffins [...]\n\nReply\n\n 4. 100+ School Lunchbox Ideas - Dinner with the Rollos says:\n\nJanuary 4, 2017 at 12:38 pm\n\n[...] Chunky Monkey Bites [...]\n\nReply\n\n 5. 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But a handful of the thousand or so other banana varieties out there are becoming available to consumers in this country. For anyone accustomed to the mild taste and mushy texture of the Cavendish, many of these varieties will come as a revelation. Here are five types that can be purchased at supermarkets and specialty grocers, through mail order, or online.", "Baby The Mini brand is trademarked by Chiquita; you’ll find similar fruit sold by Dole under the Baby name. Because they’re half the size of a standard Cavendish, they’re generally sold as a snack product for kids. More than one cultivar makes up the Baby/Mini category. Chiquita’s product is the Pisang Mas variety, originally from Malaysia; Dole’s Minis include two types: Ladyfinger and Orito. The Ladyfingers are the sweetest and best tasting of them all, but since there’s no reliable way to determine which kind you’re getting, you’ll have to undertake some delicious trial and error. These fruits must be very ripe to reach full sweetness; their skin should look deep brown, with dark streaks. Brown bananas have proven a tough sell to grocery shoppers, who tend not to let miniature bananas ripen enough and wind up disappointed. It’s worth the wait.", "Manzano This variety, native to Central and South America, belongs to a subcategory known as apple bananas, and the name fits. The texture of a Manzano is firmer than that of the Cavendish, and the scent is complex, marked by a strong tart-apple aroma. The taste, too, is tart—at least when you first bite into the fruit, whose flavor quickly gives way to sweetness. Though you can sometimes find Manzanos at supermarkets, Asian specialty stores are your best bet.", "Burro This fruit—occasionally sold under the name chunky banana—is stubbier and fatter than the Cavendish. The Burro is grown in Mexico and is often available at Latin American markets throughout the U.S. As with many non- Cavendish varieties, you’ll want to let this fruit ripen a good long while (the skin should be yellow) in order to enjoy the full extent of its sweet- and-sour taste, which I’ve always thought of as a cross between a lemon meringue pie and a banana cream pie.", "Plantain Actually an entire subset of the fruit, plantains are a kind of banana that is usually cooked. With a few exceptions, these rarely reach the eat-raw sweetness of varieties like Cavendish (which are officially categorized as “dessert” bananas). Plantains have been on our shores longer than the Cavendish and are a cheap and delicious substitute for potatoes or rice in many Latin American cuisines. My favorite way to enjoy plantains is as Cuban-style tostones: just slice the fruit at a deep bias and fry the slices in peanut oil, letting them drain on paper towels; then flatten them and fry them again. You want to end up with crunchy chips that are still a bit soft on the inside. Sprinkle the chips with salt and dip them in your favorite salsa, or in a garlicky mojo sauce.", "Red This is, in my opinion, the most delicious of the alternative banana varieties available in the U.S. Sometimes confused with a Philippine staple variety called Lacatan, the red banana has a sweet taste and a creamy texture. The ripeness of a red banana is tough to gauge; look for ones that have turned a dark magenta with streaks of umber. Their flesh bruises easily, so handle with care.", "We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service." ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Banana Varieties\n\n * TOPICS\n\n * Recipes\n * Photo Galleries\n * Food\n * Drink\n * Shop\n * Travel\n * Style + Home\n * FOLLOW US\n\n * Instagram\n * Facebook\n * Email\n * Pinterest\n * Twitter\n * Youtube\n * RSS\n * MORE SAVEUR\n\n * Issue Archive\n * Blog Awards\n * Recipe Collections\n * Cookbook Club\n * Events\n\nSOCIAL\n\n# 5 Banana Varieties\n\nIn the U.S., a single type of the fruit dominates, but thousands of beautiful,\ndelicious kinds of banana thrive elsewhere in the world.\n\nBy Dan Koeppel April 06, 2010\n\n * Food\n\nSHARE\n\nMore than 95 percent of the bananas sold in the U.S. are Cavendish, the\ncultivar that has dominated the market since the 1970s. But a handful of the\nthousand or so other banana varieties out there are becoming available to\nconsumers in this country. For anyone accustomed to the mild taste and mushy\ntexture of the Cavendish, many of these varieties will come as a revelation.\nHere are five types that can be purchased at supermarkets and specialty\ngrocers, through mail order, or online.\n\nBaby The Mini brand is trademarked by Chiquita; you’ll find similar fruit sold\nby Dole under the Baby name. Because they’re half the size of a standard\nCavendish, they’re generally sold as a snack product for kids. More than one\ncultivar makes up the Baby/Mini category. Chiquita’s product is the Pisang Mas\nvariety, originally from Malaysia; Dole’s Minis include two types: Ladyfinger\nand Orito. The Ladyfingers are the sweetest and best tasting of them all, but\nsince there’s no reliable way to determine which kind you’re getting, you’ll\nhave to undertake some delicious trial and error. These fruits must be very\nripe to reach full sweetness; their skin should look deep brown, with dark\nstreaks. Brown bananas have proven a tough sell to grocery shoppers, who tend\nnot to let miniature bananas ripen enough and wind up disappointed. It’s worth\nthe wait.\n\nManzano This variety, native to Central and South America, belongs to a\nsubcategory known as apple bananas, and the name fits. The texture of a\nManzano is firmer than that of the Cavendish, and the scent is complex, marked\nby a strong tart-apple aroma. The taste, too, is tart—at least when you first\nbite into the fruit, whose flavor quickly gives way to sweetness. Though you\ncan sometimes find Manzanos at supermarkets, Asian specialty stores are your\nbest bet.\n\nBurro This fruit—occasionally sold under the name chunky banana—is stubbier\nand fatter than the Cavendish. The Burro is grown in Mexico and is often\navailable at Latin American markets throughout the U.S. As with many non-\nCavendish varieties, you’ll want to let this fruit ripen a good long while\n(the skin should be yellow) in order to enjoy the full extent of its sweet-\nand-sour taste, which I’ve always thought of as a cross between a lemon\nmeringue pie and a banana cream pie.\n\nPlantain Actually an entire subset of the fruit, plantains are a kind of\nbanana that is usually cooked. With a few exceptions, these rarely reach the\neat-raw sweetness of varieties like Cavendish (which are officially\ncategorized as “dessert” bananas). Plantains have been on our shores longer\nthan the Cavendish and are a cheap and delicious substitute for potatoes or\nrice in many Latin American cuisines. My favorite way to enjoy plantains is as\nCuban-style tostones: just slice the fruit at a deep bias and fry the slices\nin peanut oil, letting them drain on paper towels; then flatten them and fry\nthem again. You want to end up with crunchy chips that are still a bit soft on\nthe inside. Sprinkle the chips with salt and dip them in your favorite salsa,\nor in a garlicky mojo sauce.\n\nRed This is, in my opinion, the most delicious of the alternative banana\nvarieties available in the U.S. Sometimes confused with a Philippine staple\nvariety called Lacatan, the red banana has a sweet taste and a creamy texture.\nThe ripeness of a red banana is tough to gauge; look for ones that have turned\na dark magenta with streaks of umber. Their flesh bruises easily, so handle\nwith care.\n\n#### MORE TO READ\n\n * RELATED\n\n### The Case for Eating Pig’s Feet\n\nThe trotter is the final frontier of nose-to-tail eating.\n\nREAD NOW\n\n * RELATED\n\n### 18th Street Dinnerware\n\nA casual table setting with the feel of...\n\n * RELATED\n\n### Supporting Cast\n\nAt the Indian table, a barrage of condiments...\n\nWant more Saveur?\n\nGet the world's best recipes and kitchen tips in your inbox.\n\nLET'S GO\n\n## Links\n\n## Follow us\n\n## DISCLAIMER(S)\n\nWe are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an\naffiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees\nby linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Registration on or use of this\nsite constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service.\n\n© 2021 Acton Media. All rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/copycat-trader-joes-gone-bananas/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210417191438/https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/copycat-trader-joes-gone-bananas/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Copycat Trader Joe’s Gone Bananas!", "passages": [ "Copycat Trader Joe’s Gone Bananas is one of the simplest recipes on the blog, and one of the most outrageously delicious frozen desserts you’ll ever eat ~ these frozen banana slices dipped in dark chocolate are healthy, too!", "They’re a copycat version of Trader Joe’s Gone Bananas. The last time I was at my sister’s she brought out a box and it didn’t even make it all the way around the table before it was emptied. That’s like throwing down the gauntlet to a food blogger. Why buy something in frustratingly small boxes when you can make them yourself?", "The frozen banana tastes just like ice cream, and the chocolate shell is rich and crunchy. Since you’re making them yourself you can use your favorite chocolate. I like dark, but milk or white works too. The magic is in the coconut oil, which, when melted with the chocolate, makes a coating that hardens instantly on contact with the cold banana.", "Make full sized dipped bananas, simply slip a popsicle stick into the banana before freezing, then dip into the chocolate.", "Copycat Trader Joe's Gone Bananas is one of the simplest recipes on the blog, and one of the most outrageously delicious frozen desserts you'll ever eat ~ these frozen banana slices dipped in dark chocolate are healthy, too!", "Slice the banana and place the slices on a tray. Put the tray in the freezer until the bananas are frozen solid. About an hour.", "Meanwhile place the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a small microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Microwave for another 15 seconds and stir again, until all the chocolate is melted and smooth. Put it back in the microwave for another few seconds if necessary. Don't over heat. Set the chocolate aside to cool.", "When the bananas are frozen, dip them into the cooled chocolate and coat on all sides. I like set the slices on a fork and then use a spoon to help drizzle the chocolate all over. Let any excess chocolate drip off before setting the slice down on parchment or waxed paper. Put the slices back in the freezer right away.", "The nutritional information for recipes on this site is provided as a courtesy and although theviewfromgreatisland.com tries to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.", "The kitchen is my happy place where I play with fabulous ingredients that nourish the body and soul. My mission? To get you fired up about good food. My recipes are never fussy and always exciting ~ there are 2,000 and counting on the blog!", "Hi! Does freezing the banana beforehand make it all squishy? Personally, it does for me so I tried to make them without freezing but I think the banana juice got into the chocolate which then made the chocolate unworkable? Any tips to help a girl out?", "I think freezing the bananas first is the best way Liz. Maybe try a firm banana to begin with to help with the squishy-ness you’re experiencing.", "Aloha, thanks for the recipe! After you have dipped and refrozen the chocolate covered bananas should you store them in the fridge or freezer?", "You won’t, Robin, but you can leave the coconut oil out if you like. It just helps with the melting of the chocolate. Refined coconut oil has less coconut flavor than virgin oil, by the way.", "I made these last night, and they are AMAZING and soooo yummy!!! I stuck a toothpick in each slice (on the side) before freezing, and after dipping, I stuck the toothpick in a piece of styrofoam wrapped in plastic to hold them while they hardened in the freezer. I can’t wait to try this with other frozen goodies like orange slices, scoops of ice cream, frozen berries, and who knows what else. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I can make all I want and not have to pay a small mint for them. ?", "I’m glad you had so much fun with these Dee, and I love your toothpick idea. I’ve done this with ice cream and it works great.", "Am I the only one who thinks a cup of chocolate is way too much? I used two bananas and still had a bunch left over.", "I find a little extra makes chocolate dipping so much easier. You can also re- melt the chocolate for future bananas!", "Fabulous idea, but keep in mind that strawberries have more water content than bananas, and when they freeze they get icy.", "Love these! I decided to try and make the chocolate on the stove today for a mass batch. I doubled the recipe as well. Worked great! I warmed the chocolate and coconut oil on low, then turned it off when it was all melted. I was able to make 5 bananas worth of slices without worrying about the chocolate hardening too soon. I had that happen with the microwave way the first two times I made them. Hopefully these ones will last at least a week between four of us!", "Has anyone used bacon slices on the bannanas before dipping them in chocolate? I would imagine blueberries would also taste devine coated in this chocolate as well.", "When i first seen this fist thing i thought was where’s the peanut butter. Just a smear on top or coat the whole banana then the chocolate.", "Not really Michelle, but you can leave the coconut oil out entirely, or use any other mild vegetable oil. The purpose is just to help the chocolate melt, but you can’t add anything that contains water to chocolate or it will ‘seize’ up into a solid mass.", "Somebody sent me a pic of themselves eating the Trader Joes version & told me they were addicted so I thought”oh I can make those” I looked up the recipe and found yours. I tried it and they came out awesome! Now I’m addicted too. I did some plain, some with toasted coconut and some with almonds. They were all delish! I did two bananas and doubled the chocolate but I had a lot of chocolate left over. I’ll probably do 1 1/2 times on the chocolate next time.", "These are so addictingly delicious! I used 5 bananas thinking I can freeze some for snacks. The kids and I devoured them. Thanks for posting the recipe. It’s a great healthy snack for my family.", "I love reading the comments as we all can put in more ideas. this sounds so good. I plan on making them for halloween party for kids. I think they will love them. Thanks for other ideas too. must try them all..", "MMMmm! Perfect bite sized treats! I tend to use coconut oil to sort of “temper” the chocolate too, it works a treat 😀 x", "My husband wants me to make the Chocolate Eclair Cake, but for some reason, I can’t pull it up. Can you send it to me? My E-mail address is : [email protected].", "Do you know calories and serving size? These are very delicious.. And I will like this as a healthy/ naughty snack.. Lol.. I have made these few times already.. And everyone loved them..", "I don’t know the calories offhand, Tabitha, but I think they are a healthy snack, and I’d say about 4 would be a serving size.", "Tabitha – the calories are going to be the sum of the calories in a banana, the calories in a cup of the chocolate that you are using, and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. If you are looking for calories per banana slice, then just divide your total by how many slices you came out with per banana.", "Mine came out to: Banana – 105 calories 2 tbsp coconut oil – 240 calories ~ 1 cup 62% cacao dark chocolate chunks – 1,120 calories Total: 1,465 calories", "If you came out with 20 slices per banana, that makes each slice about 73 calories. That seems high to me! Also, since (by my calculation) about 60% of the calories are coming from fat, I wouldn’t call these a “healthy” snack. Although they are non-dairy and probably healthier than just ice cream! Also, since I’m being thorough, the Trader Joe’s version, Gone Bananas, has 130 calories for 4 slices, or 32.5 calories per slice. They must be using low-fat chocolate!", "I will say that when I’ve made these I have used 2-3 bananas and much less chocolate chunks. you really can stretch out the amount of chocolate per piece.", "Uhh... I was going to make these as-is for a retro Tiki party I’m throwing, but now I think I’ll do the coconut trick, to half of them anyway! Awesome!", "For young children: slice the banana, lay on cookie sheet, poke a chocolate chip in the middle, and freeze. We put four in a small plastic bag and keep in the freezer. Helps with self control, a little bit.", "Hi there! Any advice on how to get added into the “All about “Food” group board? Came across your pin on there and it looks AMAZING!", "Hi Brittany — I’m not an admin on that board, so I don’t know. Check with the very first person listed on the board, that will be the owner. Good luck, and thanks for stopping by 🙂", "These were awesome and so simple! My chocolate took a lot longer to melt in the microwave – about a minute stopping every 30 seconds to stir. I cheated and did not freeze the bananas first. Still worked.", "I made two bananas with the chocolate and still had a bunch left over. So I spread it on a silicone sheet and pressed some dried fruit, nuts, and puffed millet in it for an additional chocolatey goodness snack. Had to pop it in the freezer to get it to harden, and then kept the finished goodness in the freezer. Yum.", "Any idea how long these will stay fresh in the freezer? Thinking about making a bunch to keep and have on hand for a healthy grab and go snack. Thanks!", "I think the banana would start to degrade fairly quickly, but that’s just my guess...they’ve never lasted long here, so I don’t know 🙂", "The best way to add peanut butter is to spread a layer on top of the frozen banana, then refreeze until firm, and then dip! I don’t think the chocolate will harden properly if you try to mix peanut butter into the chocolate coating.", "We make these all the time with peanut butter! What has worked the best for us is to pipe the peanut butter on top of the banana slices with a piping/frosting bag. Then freeze before dipping in the chocolate!", "you can sprinkle with peanuts! I actually use a half banana with a popsicle stik in it, freeze that, then dip in chocolate then peanuts, freeze 2 hrs.", "Not all dark chocolate is dairy free or lactose free, be sure to look for one that is specifically labeled as such.", "i am thinking of adding some crunch when i try to make these myself. gonna sprinkle some brown rice cereal on the frozen nanas before i dip and see.... thanks for sharing such sweet little treats!!", "Let me know how it turns out Suzi. I think maybe coating with chopped nuts after the chocolate might be good, too.", "Could I do this with Cacao nibs??? Maybe a mixture of Cacao nibs, Organic maple syrup and Organic coconut oil?", "it might be handy to stick a toothpick in the fruit slices before freezing – would make it easier to coat the fruit and use for nibbling handles when ready. We made this last night using 1/2 chocolate chips and 1/2 peanut butter chips. It made enough to coat the banana slices and a handful of frozen cherries (my hubby raved", "OMGGGG , I just made 3 bananas, WOW!!!! Better than ice cream, I have been eating healthly for about a month and I lost about 10 pounds, this is so easy and the best snack, I love, Love them!!! Thank U so very much!!!", "AMAZING! These are SOOOOOO GOOOOOOOD! Work fast though because they thaw really fast. I did 6 bananas at a time and had to stop halfway through and refreeze the slices, small batches would be best. I used 60% cocoa and they were perfect", "The nutritional information all depends on what brands of coconut oil and chips you use.In a nutshell who really cares? They are healthy for you because of the 3 ingredients used. So what I would say is .. make a batch and sit back and enjoy guilt free!", "1 cup of dark chocolate chips has over 800 calories 2 TBS of coconut approx 230 calories 1 Banana approx 100 calories", "Hi there – these are my FAV things to buy at TJ’s...and I’ve made some myself in the past just melting chocolate chips in a zip bag and sort of ‘piping’ a bit onto the banana slices...however I was wondering with your recipe, if maybe I could just use unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with the coconut oil...wonder if it would harden the same way? :-/", "That’s an interesting thought, Mejia Mamma... I’m not sure what would happen because you’d probably need more coconut oil to blend the cocoa powder in...let me know if you try it!", "I’ve done it successfully with a mixture of melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. (about equal parts coconut and cocoa powder, to a half part or less of maple syrup)", "Thanks Sarah — it’s hard to go wrong with bananas and chocolate, so I can’t take TOO much credit 😉", "These look lush! However Coconut oil is a little out of my price range and a tad tricky to find (I live in Peru) . Would they work just fine with regular milk chocolate if I popped them back in the freezer for a while afterwards?", "Made these today. YUMMY. We also used clementines. These were great as well.the kids loved them. For those not wanting to use coconut oil, thinking real butter might work.", "You have two choices, you can use refined coconut oil, which has a very muted coconut flavor, or you can use plain chocolate. The plain chocolate will take a little longer to harden, but you can just pop them back in the freezer to take care of that. It shouldn’t be a problem at all.", "OMG THESE ARE AMAZING!! My new fav evening treat! I just made them today for the first time and used 2 kinds of dark chocolate- one bar of 73% organic dark chocolate from Trader Joes (in a purple wrapper- SO good) and a few squares of a 85% dark chocolate bar also from TJs. The bananas I used were nicely ripened (yellow with some brown spots), which I think added to the flavor. They turned out so creamy and smooth..melt-in-your-mouth! It was extremely hard not to eat them all! 🙂", "I was going to resist these, with great difficulty, until Missy suggested adding peanut butter. Curses upon you Missy! Now I have to make these, soon. I think these count as 3 servings of fruits and vegetables; 1 is the banana, 2 is the coconut oil and 3 if you make them with peanut butter. Anyone buying this?", "Who knew they were this easy! I love those little bites of goodness and can’t wait to make up a huge batch (and then hide them from the kids).", "These look so scrumptious! Do you have a recommendation as to ripeness of the bananas for best flavor? I would guess that very ripe, ready for banana bread bananas would be difficult to work with, as well as not so tasty.", "I used firm bananas, but since you are freezing them first, it doesn’t really matter. I agree, though, that given a choice, those blackened bananas are better for bread 🙂", "“store the slices in a ziploc freezer baggie” hahahahahaha, that is FUNNY, Sue. I’ve yet to have these last longer than the time it takes to freeze solid. You have a million times more self control than I do! These are awesome.", "I just made these this afternoon! Thank you for such a simple & kid friendly recipe. P.S. I made a few with a layer of peanut butter under the chocolate as well, I hope they turn out ok 🙂", "Well just yum! I could eat a few, and then a few more – these would be dangerous at our house. Lovely!", "If you love to eat, you’ve come to the right place because I dish it up fast and fresh here at TVFGI. I love trying out new ingredients and techniques, reinventing the classics, and hunting down the next great flavor.", "The View from Great Island is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Amazon Associates is designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.", "You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. 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Why buy something in frustratingly small boxes when you can\nmake them yourself?\n\n## If you haven’t had the TJ’s Gone Bananas you’re in for a treat.\n\nThe frozen banana tastes just like ice cream, and the chocolate shell is rich\nand crunchy. Since you’re making them yourself you can use your favorite\nchocolate. I like dark, but milk or white works too. The magic is in the\ncoconut oil, which, when melted with the chocolate, makes a coating that\nhardens instantly on contact with the cold banana.\n\n## Variations on these chocolate covered frozen bananas ~\n\n * Top the coated banana slices with crushed nuts, coconut, or sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.\n * Make full sized dipped bananas, simply slip a popsicle stick into the banana before freezing, then dip into the chocolate.\n\nSave Recipe Saved!\n\nPrint\n\n3.51 from 223 votes\n\n## Copycat Trader Joe's Gone Bananas!\n\nCopycat Trader Joe's Gone Bananas is one of the simplest recipes on the blog,\nand one of the most outrageously delicious frozen desserts you'll ever eat ~\nthese frozen banana slices dipped in dark chocolate are healthy, too!\n\nCourse Dessert\n\nCuisine American\n\nPrep Time 10 minutes\n\nYield 2 servings\n\nAuthor Sue Moran\n\nPrevent your screen from going dark\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 1 banana\n * 1 heaping cup dark chocolate chips\n * 2 Tbsp coconut oil\n\n### Instructions\n\n * Slice the banana and place the slices on a tray. Put the tray in the freezer until the bananas are frozen solid. About an hour.\n\n * Meanwhile place the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a small microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Microwave for another 15 seconds and stir again, until all the chocolate is melted and smooth. Put it back in the microwave for another few seconds if necessary. Don't over heat. Set the chocolate aside to cool.\n\n * When the bananas are frozen, dip them into the cooled chocolate and coat on all sides. I like set the slices on a fork and then use a spoon to help drizzle the chocolate all over. Let any excess chocolate drip off before setting the slice down on parchment or waxed paper. Put the slices back in the freezer right away.\n\n * You can store the slices in a zip lock freezer baggie once the chocolate has hardened.\n\nThe nutritional information for recipes on this site is provided as a courtesy\nand although theviewfromgreatisland.com tries to provide accurate nutritional\ninformation, these figures are only estimates.\n\n### Make it your own~\n\n * Spread a dab of peanut butter on the frozen bananas before coating them if you like.\n * Slide a popsicle stick into the sliced bananas BEFORE freezing and dipping them.\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Yummly\n\n121 Comments\n\n##### Sue Moran\n\nThe kitchen is my happy place where I play with fabulous ingredients that\nnourish the body and soul. My mission? To get you fired up about good food. My\nrecipes are never fussy and always exciting ~ there are 2,000 and counting on\nthe blog!\n\n#### You Might Also Like\n\n### Almond Layer Cake with Blackberry Buttercream\n\nSeptember 2, 2019\n\n### Easy Chocolate Soufflé\n\nFebruary 10, 2021\n\n### Lemon Artichoke Hummus\n\nApril 2, 2021\n\nPrevious Post Next Post\n\n#### 121 Comments\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel Reply\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Liz\n\nJuly 31, 2020 at 4:13 pm\n\nHi! Does freezing the banana beforehand make it all squishy? Personally, it\ndoes for me so I tried to make them without freezing but I think the banana\njuice got into the chocolate which then made the chocolate unworkable? Any\ntips to help a girl out?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJuly 31, 2020 at 5:46 pm\n\nI think freezing the bananas first is the best way Liz. Maybe try a firm\nbanana to begin with to help with the squishy-ness you’re experiencing.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Healthy Frozen Treats To Make At Home - Wholesome (ish) Life\n\nJuly 27, 2020 at 4:05 pm\n\n[...] Copy Cat Trader Joe’s Gone Bananas [...]\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Teja\n\nMarch 21, 2020 at 11:25 pm\n\nI made these today! They were so easy and delicious, thank you!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nMarch 22, 2020 at 7:16 am\n\nThe perfect ‘stuck at home’ treat!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sam\n\nFebruary 12, 2020 at 10:11 am\n\nHello, how long do these stay good for in the freezer?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nFebruary 12, 2020 at 10:40 am\n\nI’d say at least a couple of weeks.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### gregory anderson\n\nFebruary 29, 2020 at 2:42 am\n\nI’m guessing they’ll stay in the freezer about 2 days before they’re gone for\ngood. hahaha I couldn’t resist.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nFebruary 29, 2020 at 9:05 am\n\nYou got it!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Megan\n\nJune 19, 2019 at 10:45 pm\n\nAloha, thanks for the recipe! After you have dipped and refrozen the chocolate\ncovered bananas should you store them in the fridge or freezer?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJune 20, 2019 at 7:00 am\n\nYou would put them in the freezer. I like to keep them in a zip lock freezer\nbag.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Robin\n\nOctober 13, 2018 at 9:11 am\n\nI don’t like coconut, will I taste it when mixed with the chocolate?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nOctober 13, 2018 at 9:16 am\n\nYou won’t, Robin, but you can leave the coconut oil out if you like. It just\nhelps with the melting of the chocolate. Refined coconut oil has less coconut\nflavor than virgin oil, by the way.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Shelly\n\nAugust 27, 2018 at 10:30 am\n\nHow long before you etat them do you remove them from the freezer?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nAugust 27, 2018 at 10:34 am\n\nYou can eat them straight from the freezer, Shelly.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Cara\n\nAugust 3, 2018 at 11:28 am\n\nI LOVE these! Thank you for sharing!!!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nAugust 4, 2018 at 9:42 am\n\nEnjoy Cara!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Dee H\n\nJuly 3, 2018 at 8:53 am\n\nI made these last night, and they are AMAZING and soooo yummy!!! I stuck a\ntoothpick in each slice (on the side) before freezing, and after dipping, I\nstuck the toothpick in a piece of styrofoam wrapped in plastic to hold them\nwhile they hardened in the freezer. I can’t wait to try this with other frozen\ngoodies like orange slices, scoops of ice cream, frozen berries, and who knows\nwhat else. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I can make all I want\nand not have to pay a small mint for them. ?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJuly 3, 2018 at 8:56 am\n\nI’m glad you had so much fun with these Dee, and I love your toothpick idea.\nI’ve done this with ice cream and it works great.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Joanne\n\nJune 6, 2018 at 6:51 pm\n\nAm I the only one who thinks a cup of chocolate is way too much? I used two\nbananas and still had a bunch left over.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJune 6, 2018 at 7:22 pm\n\nI find a little extra makes chocolate dipping so much easier. You can also re-\nmelt the chocolate for future bananas!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### SHARYN\n\nJune 2, 2018 at 10:46 pm\n\ncan white chocolate be used or caramel topping or? thank you\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nFebruary 29, 2020 at 9:06 am\n\nYou can use any type of bar chocolate, as long as it’s hard at room\ntemperature.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### easy recipes in urdu\n\nFebruary 28, 2018 at 3:41 am\n\nI love to use strawberry instead of bananas.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nFebruary 29, 2020 at 9:07 am\n\nFabulous idea, but keep in mind that strawberries have more water content than\nbananas, and when they freeze they get icy.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Megan\n\nJanuary 2, 2018 at 2:21 pm\n\nLove these! I decided to try and make the chocolate on the stove today for a\nmass batch. I doubled the recipe as well. Worked great! I warmed the chocolate\nand coconut oil on low, then turned it off when it was all melted. I was able\nto make 5 bananas worth of slices without worrying about the chocolate\nhardening too soon. I had that happen with the microwave way the first two\ntimes I made them. Hopefully these ones will last at least a week between four\nof us!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Misty Hagen\n\nDecember 8, 2017 at 4:59 pm\n\nHas anyone used bacon slices on the bannanas before dipping them in chocolate?\nI would imagine blueberries would also taste devine coated in this chocolate\nas well.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nDecember 8, 2017 at 7:21 pm\n\nOh gosh Misty, I like the way you think!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Rick\n\nJanuary 30, 2018 at 4:37 pm\n\nWhen i first seen this fist thing i thought was where’s the peanut butter.\nJust a smear on top or coat the whole banana then the chocolate.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJanuary 30, 2018 at 5:26 pm\n\nI like the way you think, too, Rick 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Michelle Torres\n\nOctober 27, 2017 at 12:44 pm\n\nHi, may I use coconut milk instead of coconut oil?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nOctober 27, 2017 at 12:57 pm\n\nNot really Michelle, but you can leave the coconut oil out entirely, or use\nany other mild vegetable oil. The purpose is just to help the chocolate melt,\nbut you can’t add anything that contains water to chocolate or it will ‘seize’\nup into a solid mass.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### TMC\n\nOctober 13, 2017 at 12:41 pm\n\nSomebody sent me a pic of themselves eating the Trader Joes version & told me\nthey were addicted so I thought”oh I can make those” I looked up the recipe\nand found yours. I tried it and they came out awesome! Now I’m addicted too. I\ndid some plain, some with toasted coconut and some with almonds. They were all\ndelish! I did two bananas and doubled the chocolate but I had a lot of\nchocolate left over. I’ll probably do 1 1/2 times on the chocolate next time.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nOctober 13, 2017 at 3:29 pm\n\nLove the toasted coconut and almonds!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sherri\n\nSeptember 30, 2017 at 8:47 am\n\nThese are so addictingly delicious! I used 5 bananas thinking I can freeze\nsome for snacks. The kids and I devoured them. Thanks for posting the recipe.\nIt’s a great healthy snack for my family.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nSeptember 30, 2017 at 8:55 am\n\nI’m so glad this worked out so well for you and your family Sherri 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Virginia Graves\n\nSeptember 19, 2016 at 1:50 pm\n\nI love reading the comments as we all can put in more ideas. this sounds so\ngood. I plan on making them for halloween party for kids. I think they will\nlove them. Thanks for other ideas too. must try them all..\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nSeptember 19, 2016 at 1:59 pm\n\nThanks Virginia, let us know how it works for the kids!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Carmella\n\nAugust 24, 2016 at 7:06 am\n\nShould the bananas not be overripe? I have three pretty brown ripe bananas\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nAugust 24, 2016 at 7:08 am\n\nYou can use them, Carmella, but I think less soft bananas will slice better.\nThe flavor should be good!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### darlene taylor\n\nAugust 4, 2018 at 3:06 pm\n\nMy mom would put a popsicle stick in the whole over-ripe bananas, freeze,\ncoat, freeze. We loved them.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nAugust 4, 2018 at 5:24 pm\n\nDelish!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Jules @ WolfItDown\n\nAugust 17, 2016 at 1:14 pm\n\nMMMmm! Perfect bite sized treats! I tend to use coconut oil to sort of\n“temper” the chocolate too, it works a treat 😀 x\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Mary Lou Kelp\n\nJuly 23, 2016 at 6:15 pm\n\nMy husband wants me to make the Chocolate Eclair Cake, but for some reason, I\ncan’t pull it up. Can you send it to me? My E-mail address is : [email\nprotected].\n\nThank you, Mary Lou Kelp\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Tabitha\n\nJune 21, 2016 at 12:04 pm\n\nDo you know calories and serving size? These are very delicious.. And I will\nlike this as a healthy/ naughty snack.. Lol.. I have made these few times\nalready.. And everyone loved them..\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJune 22, 2016 at 8:29 am\n\nI don’t know the calories offhand, Tabitha, but I think they are a healthy\nsnack, and I’d say about 4 would be a serving size.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Stephanie Reedy\n\nJune 28, 2016 at 7:08 pm\n\nI Think these are something that look very good to snack on. Easy to make and\nfun to eat.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Matt\n\nAugust 12, 2016 at 7:41 am\n\nTabitha – the calories are going to be the sum of the calories in a banana,\nthe calories in a cup of the chocolate that you are using, and 2 tablespoons\nof coconut oil. If you are looking for calories per banana slice, then just\ndivide your total by how many slices you came out with per banana.\n\nMine came out to: Banana – 105 calories 2 tbsp coconut oil – 240 calories ~ 1\ncup 62% cacao dark chocolate chunks – 1,120 calories Total: 1,465 calories\n\nIf you came out with 20 slices per banana, that makes each slice about 73\ncalories. That seems high to me! Also, since (by my calculation) about 60% of\nthe calories are coming from fat, I wouldn’t call these a “healthy” snack.\nAlthough they are non-dairy and probably healthier than just ice cream! Also,\nsince I’m being thorough, the Trader Joe’s version, Gone Bananas, has 130\ncalories for 4 slices, or 32.5 calories per slice. They must be using low-fat\nchocolate!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Jessica\n\nApril 27, 2017 at 8:43 am\n\nI will say that when I’ve made these I have used 2-3 bananas and much less\nchocolate chunks. you really can stretch out the amount of chocolate per\npiece.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Kathy\n\nMay 16, 2016 at 9:44 am\n\nThese are much better than the Trader Joe ones.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nMay 16, 2016 at 10:17 am\n\nThanks Kathy, I think that’s because we use better chocolate making it\nourselves than any mass produced product does.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Lisa\n\nMay 3, 2016 at 6:56 pm\n\nI make these and roll them in organic unsweetened shredded coconut after\ndipping them in the chocolate.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nMay 3, 2016 at 8:16 pm\n\nI like that!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Julie\n\nJuly 8, 2016 at 3:12 pm\n\nUhh... I was going to make these as-is for a retro Tiki party I’m throwing,\nbut now I think I’ll do the coconut trick, to half of them anyway! Awesome!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJuly 8, 2016 at 3:17 pm\n\nYou could put them on popsicle or lollipop sticks, too Julie.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Pelican\n\nApril 21, 2016 at 7:12 pm\n\nFor young children: slice the banana, lay on cookie sheet, poke a chocolate\nchip in the middle, and freeze. We put four in a small plastic bag and keep in\nthe freezer. Helps with self control, a little bit.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Brittany\n\nApril 11, 2016 at 8:29 am\n\nHi there! Any advice on how to get added into the “All about “Food” group\nboard? Came across your pin on there and it looks AMAZING!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nApril 11, 2016 at 8:30 am\n\nHi Brittany — I’m not an admin on that board, so I don’t know. Check with the\nvery first person listed on the board, that will be the owner. Good luck, and\nthanks for stopping by 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Ashley\n\nApril 3, 2016 at 4:40 pm\n\nThese were awesome and so simple! My chocolate took a lot longer to melt in\nthe microwave – about a minute stopping every 30 seconds to stir. I cheated\nand did not freeze the bananas first. Still worked.\n\nI made two bananas with the chocolate and still had a bunch left over. So I\nspread it on a silicone sheet and pressed some dried fruit, nuts, and puffed\nmillet in it for an additional chocolatey goodness snack. Had to pop it in the\nfreezer to get it to harden, and then kept the finished goodness in the\nfreezer. Yum.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nApril 5, 2016 at 11:26 am\n\nGlad you had some fun with this Ashley!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Mrs. Medeiros\n\nMarch 22, 2016 at 10:32 am\n\nAny idea how long these will stay fresh in the freezer? Thinking about making\na bunch to keep and have on hand for a healthy grab and go snack. Thanks!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nMarch 22, 2016 at 12:04 pm\n\nI think the banana would start to degrade fairly quickly, but that’s just my\nguess...they’ve never lasted long here, so I don’t know 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Tiffany\n\nMarch 14, 2016 at 9:44 am\n\nThank you for this.! It is delicious.!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### ray\n\nFebruary 15, 2016 at 5:31 pm\n\nhi! can you add peanut butter to the chocolate?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nFebruary 15, 2016 at 6:01 pm\n\nThe best way to add peanut butter is to spread a layer on top of the frozen\nbanana, then refreeze until firm, and then dip! I don’t think the chocolate\nwill harden properly if you try to mix peanut butter into the chocolate\ncoating.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Erin J\n\nMarch 21, 2016 at 11:42 am\n\nWe make these all the time with peanut butter! What has worked the best for us\nis to pipe the peanut butter on top of the banana slices with a\npiping/frosting bag. Then freeze before dipping in the chocolate!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nMarch 21, 2016 at 11:55 am\n\nSounds yummy!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### mary evans\n\nMarch 31, 2016 at 7:17 pm\n\nyou can sprinkle with peanuts! I actually use a half banana with a popsicle\nstik in it, freeze that, then dip in chocolate then peanuts, freeze 2 hrs.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alice lim\n\nJanuary 2, 2016 at 9:27 pm\n\nHi Sue, Is this recipe lastose free if using dark chocolate?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alejandro N.\n\nOctober 31, 2016 at 8:40 am\n\nNot all dark chocolate is dairy free or lactose free, be sure to look for one\nthat is specifically labeled as such.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### suzi\n\nDecember 10, 2015 at 4:52 pm\n\ni am thinking of adding some crunch when i try to make these myself. gonna\nsprinkle some brown rice cereal on the frozen nanas before i dip and see....\nthanks for sharing such sweet little treats!!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nDecember 10, 2015 at 5:27 pm\n\nLet me know how it turns out Suzi. I think maybe coating with chopped nuts\nafter the chocolate might be good, too.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### kisha274\n\nAugust 27, 2015 at 7:52 pm\n\nCould I do this with Cacao nibs??? Maybe a mixture of Cacao nibs, Organic\nmaple syrup and Organic coconut oil?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nAugust 28, 2015 at 6:57 am\n\nYou can’t melt cacao nibs, but you could sprinkle them on the chocolate after\ndipping.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### amboire\n\nJune 10, 2015 at 9:09 am\n\nit might be handy to stick a toothpick in the fruit slices before freezing –\nwould make it easier to coat the fruit and use for nibbling handles when\nready. We made this last night using 1/2 chocolate chips and 1/2 peanut butter\nchips. It made enough to coat the banana slices and a handful of frozen\ncherries (my hubby raved about the cherries).\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nApril 24, 2015 at 6:45 pm\n\nOMGGGG , I just made 3 bananas, WOW!!!! Better than ice cream, I have been\neating healthly for about a month and I lost about 10 pounds, this is so easy\nand the best snack, I love, Love them!!! Thank U so very much!!!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nApril 24, 2015 at 7:22 pm\n\nYay~!!!!!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Liz\n\nApril 12, 2015 at 7:32 pm\n\nI love these! They were so fun to make and a delicious, healthy-isn treat 😉\n\n * Reply\n\n###### jamie\n\nFebruary 12, 2015 at 7:18 pm\n\nAMAZING! These are SOOOOOO GOOOOOOOD! Work fast though because they thaw\nreally fast. I did 6 bananas at a time and had to stop halfway through and\nrefreeze the slices, small batches would be best. I used 60% cocoa and they\nwere perfect\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:08 pm\n\nWow, 6 bananas? You’re set for a while!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Megan\n\nFebruary 9, 2015 at 6:00 pm\n\nI was just wondering if it’d be possible to get the nutritional information\nfor these? They look delicious\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Ivy\n\nFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:12 am\n\nThe nutritional information all depends on what brands of coconut oil and\nchips you use.In a nutshell who really cares? They are healthy for you because\nof the 3 ingredients used. So what I would say is .. make a batch and sit back\nand enjoy guilt free!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nFebruary 29, 2020 at 9:17 am\n\nMy philosophy exactly Ivy 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Tammy\n\nApril 3, 2016 at 4:40 pm\n\n1 cup of dark chocolate chips has over 800 calories 2 TBS of coconut approx\n230 calories 1 Banana approx 100 calories\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Mejia Mamma\n\nJanuary 28, 2015 at 3:56 pm\n\nHi there – these are my FAV things to buy at TJ’s...and I’ve made some myself\nin the past just melting chocolate chips in a zip bag and sort of ‘piping’ a\nbit onto the banana slices...however I was wondering with your recipe, if\nmaybe I could just use unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with the coconut\noil...wonder if it would harden the same way? :-/\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:53 pm\n\nThat’s an interesting thought, Mejia Mamma... I’m not sure what would happen\nbecause you’d probably need more coconut oil to blend the cocoa powder\nin...let me know if you try it!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### bridget\n\nJuly 8, 2015 at 1:09 pm\n\nI’ve done it successfully with a mixture of melted coconut oil, cocoa powder,\nand maple syrup. (about equal parts coconut and cocoa powder, to a half part\nor less of maple syrup)\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJuly 8, 2015 at 3:42 pm\n\nGreat to know!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sarah\n\nJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:14 pm\n\nI just made these and they are fantastic!!! Thank you so much for the recipe!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:26 pm\n\nThanks Sarah — it’s hard to go wrong with bananas and chocolate, so I can’t\ntake TOO much credit 😉\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Bella\n\nJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:24 am\n\nThese look lush! However Coconut oil is a little out of my price range and a\ntad tricky to find (I live in Peru) . Would they work just fine with regular\nmilk chocolate if I popped them back in the freezer for a while afterwards?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJanuary 22, 2015 at 12:04 pm\n\nAbsolutely Bella, they’ll be fine made that way, enjoy!!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Gerrie\n\nJanuary 18, 2015 at 12:46 pm\n\nOmg....These were so easy to make and great to eat!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJanuary 18, 2015 at 1:16 pm\n\nI’m glad you enjoyed them Gerrie!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious\n\nJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:32 am\n\nClearly I have not explored TJ’s well enough!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:05 am\n\nIt’s a wonderland...\n\n * Reply\n\n###### The Food Hunter\n\nJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:22 am\n\nwhat a great idea and such a nice snack\n\n * Reply\n\n###### kim\n\nDecember 6, 2014 at 11:13 am\n\nMade these today. YUMMY. We also used clementines. These were great as\nwell.the kids loved them. For those not wanting to use coconut oil, thinking\nreal butter might work.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nDecember 6, 2014 at 11:35 am\n\nThanks for the feedback Kim, I’ve got another post coming up in January using\nother fruit, stay tuned!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue's Akorn Shop\n\nNovember 25, 2014 at 2:26 pm\n\nYum, yum, yum!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### lissette\n\nSeptember 2, 2014 at 9:22 am\n\nSounds really yummy. Does it work without the coconut oil? The majority of my\nfamily dislikes coconut.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nSeptember 2, 2014 at 9:41 am\n\nYou have two choices, you can use refined coconut oil, which has a very muted\ncoconut flavor, or you can use plain chocolate. The plain chocolate will take\na little longer to harden, but you can just pop them back in the freezer to\ntake care of that. It shouldn’t be a problem at all.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Virginia\n\nAugust 22, 2014 at 8:06 pm\n\nOMG THESE ARE AMAZING!! My new fav evening treat! I just made them today for\nthe first time and used 2 kinds of dark chocolate- one bar of 73% organic dark\nchocolate from Trader Joes (in a purple wrapper- SO good) and a few squares of\na 85% dark chocolate bar also from TJs. The bananas I used were nicely ripened\n(yellow with some brown spots), which I think added to the flavor. They turned\nout so creamy and smooth..melt-in-your-mouth! It was extremely hard not to eat\nthem all! 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nAugust 23, 2014 at 7:10 am\n\nWow Virginia, can I use you for advertising copy? Thanks for stopping by 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### cristina\n\nAugust 3, 2014 at 2:27 am\n\nI love this idea done in slices! Easy to snack on and add to yogurt or ice\ncream!! 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Kitchen Belleicious\n\nJuly 30, 2014 at 6:41 am\n\nit is perfect! Everything about this is perfect. Bananas and chocolate are the\nbest together. Great great job\n\n * Reply\n\n###### [email protected] is How I Cook\n\nJuly 29, 2014 at 8:36 pm\n\nOh, yes please! I’m putting these on my to do list!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Amy\n\nJuly 29, 2014 at 2:09 pm\n\nI was going to resist these, with great difficulty, until Missy suggested\nadding peanut butter. Curses upon you Missy! Now I have to make these, soon. I\nthink these count as 3 servings of fruits and vegetables; 1 is the banana, 2\nis the coconut oil and 3 if you make them with peanut butter. Anyone buying\nthis?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJuly 29, 2014 at 7:49 pm\n\nAmen!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Wendy O'Neal\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 10:34 pm\n\nWho knew they were this easy! I love those little bites of goodness and can’t\nwait to make up a huge batch (and then hide them from the kids).\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Leslie\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 10:14 pm\n\nThese look so scrumptious! Do you have a recommendation as to ripeness of the\nbananas for best flavor? I would guess that very ripe, ready for banana bread\nbananas would be difficult to work with, as well as not so tasty.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJuly 29, 2014 at 6:25 am\n\nI used firm bananas, but since you are freezing them first, it doesn’t really\nmatter. I agree, though, that given a choice, those blackened bananas are\nbetter for bread 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Mary\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 8:53 pm\n\n“store the slices in a ziploc freezer baggie” hahahahahaha, that is FUNNY,\nSue. I’ve yet to have these last longer than the time it takes to freeze\nsolid. You have a million times more self control than I do! These are\nawesome.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Kara\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 6:43 pm\n\nCan’t wait to try these!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Laura (Tutti Dolci)\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 5:59 pm\n\nI need a stash of these in my freezer stat!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Missy\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 1:57 pm\n\nI just made these this afternoon! Thank you for such a simple & kid friendly\nrecipe. P.S. I made a few with a layer of peanut butter under the chocolate as\nwell, I hope they turn out ok 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 2:32 pm\n\nThe peanut butter is a great idea, that makes them even more healthy!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Tricia @ Saving room for dessert\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 9:55 am\n\nWell just yum! I could eat a few, and then a few more – these would be\ndangerous at our house. Lovely!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Soni\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 9:48 am\n\nOooh this looks perfectly delicious!Cannot wait to try it for my kids 🙂\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Sue\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 10:33 am\n\nIt’s a nice snack for kids to make on their own, too!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### [email protected]'s Recipes\n\nJuly 28, 2014 at 9:09 am\n\nEasy peasy and tasty!\n\n#### Search My Recipes\n\n#### Hey there!\n\nIf you love to eat, you’ve come to the right place because I dish it up fast\nand fresh here at TVFGI. 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Here, six top snacks to fuel your body post workout (Reisinger recommends chasing each of these snacks with 8-12 ounces of water).", "\"After a workout, you want ample protein combined with a carbohydrate,\" says Reisinger. A protein shake made from whey protein, water, and half a banana is a great choice, since your body quickly turns it into energy.", "If you're craving something more substantial after a workout, a healthy peanut butter and banana sandwich will fit the bill. Instead of bread, smooth your peanut butter onto two brown rice cakes for extra fiber (without empty carbs). And while you may usually avoid bananas because they're too full of sugar, eating one after a workout is just fine. \"This is one of the only times I recommend a high-glycemic carbohydrate source such as banana, because the uptake will be rapid,\" says Reisinger. Translation: It'll replenish your energy quickly.", "Another great carb/protein combo: Hummus and whole wheat pita. Hummus, a dip made from pureed chickpeas, gives you both carbs and protein. Coupled with the slow-release energy from the whole wheat pita, it makes for a snack that'll keep you fueled for hours.", "Protein makes sense after a workout, since it contains amino acids that help build muscle. \"Your muscles are depleted of amino acids after a workout, so you need an adequate supply of protein to help build them up,\" says Reisinger. Low-fat yogurt can pack nearly 15 grams of protein; add some berries for carbohydrate-driven energy.", "What could be more filling after a workout than half a sandwich? And when you choose its filling wisely, you'll be building muscle while you eat, too! \"Research shows that carbs and protein together have a better response to post-workout recovery,\" says Reisinger. Tuna drizzled with a little lemon juice and olive oil spread over a slice of whole wheat bread is an ideal protein/carb mini-meal.", "If you're not in the mood for a sandwich, skip the bread and eat the fillings on their own! Spread a soft-cheese wedge over two or three slices of lean deli turkey, then roll up for a quick, high-protein, eat-on-the-go snack. Add a sliced apple for some energy-boosting (and glycogen-replenishing) carbs." ] }, "parsed_md": "6 Smart Snacks to Eat After a Workout \| Fitness Magazine\n\nSkip to main content\n\nUser\n\nHi, !\n\n * Update Account\n * Log In\n * Join Now\n * Newsletters\n * Subscribe\n\nSearch\n\n * Workouts\n\nWorkouts\n\n * Abs\n * Arms\n * Back\n * Butt\n * Cardio\n * Workout Playlists\n * Celebrity\n * DVDs\n * Exercise Equipment\n * Fat Burning\n * Full Body\n * Jump Rope\n * Legs\n * Pilates\n * Post Pregnancy\n * Quick Workouts\n * Resistance\n * Running\n * Strength Training\n * Stretches\n * Swimming\n * Thigh\n * Upper Body\n * Walking\n * Weight Loss\n * Workout Plans\n * Workout Songs\n * Yoga\n * More in Workouts\n\nThe Super-Sweaty 30-Day Arm Challenge That Will Sculpt Your Hottest Arms Ever\n\nThe 30-Day Burpee Challenge That Will Totally Kick Your Butt\n\n * Workout Videos\n\nWorkout Videos\n\n * Abs\n * Arms\n * Butt\n * Cardio\n * Fat Burning\n * Full Body\n * Legs\n * Thigh\n * Upper Body\n * Yoga\n * See All Videos\n\n * Healthy Eating\n\nHealthy Eating\n\n * Breakfast Recipes\n * Dinner Recipes\n * Drink Recipes\n * Food & Nutrition\n * Healthy Desserts\n * Healthy Eating Tips\n * Healthy Food Awards\n * Healthy Snacks\n * Lunch Recipes\n * Nutrition Facts\n * On-The-Go Eats\n * Smart Shopping\n * Smoothie Recipes\n * Superfoods\n * Salad Calorie Counter\n * More in Healthy Eating\n\nHealthy Grains to Eat Right Now\n\nFreezer Smoothies That Make Mornings Easier\n\n * Diets & Weight Loss\n\nDiets & Weight Loss\n\n * Diet Plans\n * 1500 Calorie\n * 7 Day\n * Anti-Aging\n * Detox\n * Fat Burning\n * High Protein\n * Juicing\n * Low Carb\n * Mediterranean\n * One Month\n * Lose Belly Fat\n * Lose the Baby Weight\n * Wedding Shape-Up\n * Motivation\n * Success Stories\n * Weight Loss Programs\n * Weight Loss Tips\n * Diets\n * More in Weight Loss\n\nThe Easiest Way to Stop Overeating\n\nThis Small Diet Tweak Could Save You More Than 200 Calories a Day\n\n * Run\n * Mind & Body\n\nMind & Body\n\n * Sex & Relationships\n * Stress Relief\n * Body Image\n * Meditation\n * Feel Your Best\n * Inspiration\n * Supplements\n * Vitamins\n\n\"Fitness Is Not a Look,\" Says California Gym Owner\n\nHow Weight Lifting Changed My Body Image Forever\n\n * Health\n\nHealth\n\n * Conditions\n * Allergies\n * Cold\n * Flu\n * High Blood Pressure\n * High Cholesterol\n * Obesity\n * Energy Boosters\n * Germs\n * Injuries\n * Back Pain\n * Knee Pain & Injuries\n * Shin Splints\n * Pain Relief\n * Sleep\n * More in Health\n\nIs Coffee Really Bad for You?\n\n9 Things You Need to Know About Muscle Soreness\n\n * Beauty\n\nBeauty\n\n * Skincare\n * Hair\n * Hairstyles\n * Makeup\n * Nails\n * Fashion\n * Swimwear\n * Quick Tricks\n * Beauty Awards\n * Winter Beauty & Style\n\nVitamins and Nutrients for Healthy Hair\n\nWhat Are Those Bumps on My Arms?\n\n * Shop\n\n## Submenu\n\n * Abs Workouts\n * Cardio\n * Workout Playlists & Songs\n * Best Workout Foods\n * Drinks & Smoothies\n * Be a Better Runner!\n * Sweepstakes\n\n## You are here\n\nHome / Healthy Eating / Snacks / Low-Calorie Snacks\n\n# 6 Smart Snacks for After Your Workout\n\nReplenish your energy after your workout with these smart protein and carb\nsnack combos.\n\nBy Lisa Kovalovich Whitmore\n\nWhether you work up a sweat in the morning or evening, chances are you grab a\nlittle bite before you hit the gym. A snack before you work out helps give you\nenergy and stamina to go the distance. But did you know that eating a snack\nafter you work out is even more important? \"You want to make sure you feed\nyour body to help repair muscle tissues and replenish glycogen stores [which\nare depleted after a strenuous workout],\" says Kristin Reisinger, MS, RD, a\nsports nutritionist and competitive figure athlete based in New Jersey. Here,\nsix top snacks to fuel your body post workout (Reisinger recommends chasing\neach of these snacks with 8-12 ounces of water).\n\n### Protein Shake with Banana\n\n\"After a workout, you want ample protein combined with a carbohydrate,\" says\nReisinger. A protein shake made from whey protein, water, and half a banana is\na great choice, since your body quickly turns it into energy.\n\nRecommended Serving Size: 2 scoops of whey protein powder combined with water\nand 1/2 banana, 250 calories\n\n### Peanut Butter & Banana on Rice Cakes\n\nIf you're craving something more substantial after a workout, a healthy peanut\nbutter and banana sandwich will fit the bill. Instead of bread, smooth your\npeanut butter onto two brown rice cakes for extra fiber (without empty carbs).\nAnd while you may usually avoid bananas because they're too full of sugar,\neating one after a workout is just fine. \"This is one of the only times I\nrecommend a high-glycemic carbohydrate source such as banana, because the\nuptake will be rapid,\" says Reisinger. Translation: It'll replenish your\nenergy quickly.\n\nRecommended Serving Size: 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp. peanut butter, and 2 brown rice\ncakes, 215 calories\n\n### Hummus and Pita\n\nAnother great carb/protein combo: Hummus and whole wheat pita. Hummus, a dip\nmade from pureed chickpeas, gives you both carbs and protein. Coupled with the\nslow-release energy from the whole wheat pita, it makes for a snack that'll\nkeep you fueled for hours.\n\nRecommended Serving Size: 1/4 cup hummus with 1 whole wheat pita, 275 calories\n\n### Yogurt and Fresh Berries\n\nProtein makes sense after a workout, since it contains amino acids that help\nbuild muscle. \"Your muscles are depleted of amino acids after a workout, so\nyou need an adequate supply of protein to help build them up,\" says Reisinger.\nLow-fat yogurt can pack nearly 15 grams of protein; add some berries for\ncarbohydrate-driven energy.\n\nRecommended Serving Size: 1 8-ounce container of plain, low-fat yogurt with\n1/2 cup berries, 180 calories\n\n### Tuna on Whole Wheat\n\nWhat could be more filling after a workout than half a sandwich? And when you\nchoose its filling wisely, you'll be building muscle while you eat, too!\n\"Research shows that carbs and protein together have a better response to\npost-workout recovery,\" says Reisinger. Tuna drizzled with a little lemon\njuice and olive oil spread over a slice of whole wheat bread is an ideal\nprotein/carb mini-meal.\n\nRecommended Serving Size: 4 ounces water-packed tuna and 1 slice whole wheat\nbread, 220 calories\n\n### Turkey and Cheese with Apple Slices\n\nIf you're not in the mood for a sandwich, skip the bread and eat the fillings\non their own! Spread a soft-cheese wedge over two or three slices of lean deli\nturkey, then roll up for a quick, high-protein, eat-on-the-go snack. Add a\nsliced apple for some energy-boosting (and glycogen-replenishing) carbs.\n\nRecommended Serving Size: 4 ounces deli turkey, 1 soft cheese wedge, and 1\napple, 240 calories\n\n## Comments\n\nAdd a comment\n\n * cuisinart blenders\n * plant-based protein\n * centrifugal juicers\n * blenders\n * vitamin d\n * hamilton beach blenders\n * vitamix blenders\n * vitamin c\n * ninja blenders\n * wheatgrass juicers\n * protein drinks and shots\n * gluten-free cookbooks\n * protein shakes and powders\n * pulp ejecting juicers\n * juicers\n * stick blender\n * bullet blenders\n * slow masticating and cold press juicers\n * kitchenaid blenders\n * food processors\n\nShop More\n\nback to top\n\n## Search Fitness\n\n## Connect with us\n\n## Shop Links\n\n * watches\n * exercise mats\n * treadmills\n * ellipticals\n * exercise bikes\n * cross training shoes\n * home gyms\n * exercise bands\n * water bottles\n * cardio machines\n * outerwear\n * headphones\n * exercise equipment\n * strength training\n * core training\n * exercise dvds\n * activewear bottoms\n * fitness trackers\n * weights\n * running shoes\n\nShop More\n\n## Your Account\n\n * Log In\n * Join Now!\n * Your Profile\n * Logout\n * Customer Service\n * Newsletters\n * Sweepstakes\n\n## fitnessmagazine.com\n\n * Contributors\n * Write for Us\n * 30-Day Fitness Challenge\n * Healthy Snacks Finder\n * Healthy Recipes\n * Playlists\n * Ab Workouts\n * Free Workout Videos\n * Tools and Calculators\n\n## Fitness® Magazine\n\n * Update Your Account\n * Promotions\n * Media Kit\n\n## Meredith Beauty\n\n * Fitness Magazine\n * Shape\n * Martha Stewart Weddings\n * Mywedding\n * More\n * Siempre Mujer\n\nFitness Magazine is part of the Meredith Health Group. © Copyright 2019,\nMeredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved \| Privacy Policy \| Data Policy \|\nTerms of Service \| \| AdChoices\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health-pictures/foods-that-help-fight-pms.aspx", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210423134602/https://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health-pictures/foods-that-help-fight-pms.aspx", "parsed_text": { "title": "8 Foods That Help Fight PMS", "passages": [ "Want to reduce the irritability, bloating, and cramping that happens every month? Skip the chips and chocolate and instead reach for these foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.", "You’re in a bad mood. You’re bloated. You’ve got cramps. Ah, the joys of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. You know that over-the-counter pain relievers can alleviate the cramps and the headaches, but one of the best weapons against the angst of PMS might just be your diet. “Whether you suffer a little or a lot, good nutrition can help alleviate some PMS symptoms, increase your energy levels, and make you healthier overall,” says Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN, nutrition expert for the Today show, founder of JoyBauer.com, and author of the recently released Joy Bauer’s Food Cures: Eat Right to Get Healthier, Look Younger, and Add Years to Your Life.", "So skip the potato chips calling your name — their salt content can worsen the bloating and water retention plaguing you. Cut back on caffeine, too, which can make your breasts more tender and make you more jittery and irritable than you already are. Instead, reach for these PMS-friendly foods.", "When you’re hungry for a filling and high-nutrition snack, think yogurt. An 8-ounce cup of low-fat or fat-free yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, often delivering 25 percent or more of your daily requirement. “I consider calcium-rich foods an absolute must for women with PMS,” Bauer says. And there’s science to back her up. According to a joint study by researchers from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and other institutions, which analyzed the calcium and vitamin D intakes of nearly 3,000 women, eating a diet with calcium-rich dairy products, especially those with added vitamin D, lowered the risk for developing PMS by as much as 40 percent.", "Women might benefit from getting more vitamin D in their diet, the University of Massachusetts researchers say. Among 186 participants between the ages of 18 and 30, those with PMS reported fewer symptoms when they had at least 100 IUs of vitamin D a day. One of the best food sources of vitamin D is wild salmon (also a good source of vitamin B6, which may help reduce irritability and breast tenderness). Don’t like salmon? Try mackerel, sardines, or herring. The milk you drink is also likely fortified with D, and you can look for fortified yogurt, too. Also note that your body isn’t able to absorb or use calcium without vitamin D. “That’s why the two are so often mentioned together,” Bauer explains.", "Put broccoli at the top of your list of veggies that fight PMS. A nutrition staple for every diet, broccoli has many health benefits and several nutrients that have been shown to help women battling PMS — calcium; vitamins A, C, B6, and E; and the minerals calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Like some other vitamins, vitamin A may help regulate the effects of fluctuating hormones, says Mache Seibel, MD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and an expert in women’s health and nutrition. Broccoli is also a good source of dietary fiber, which helps regulate your estrogen levels and digestive system — and who needs constipation on top of other PMS symptoms? Steam some broccoli with your grilled salmon and you may kiss PMS goodbye.", "When you’re fighting PMS, Bauer advises grabbing a handful of pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are rich in a number of nutrients that have been shown to reduce PMS symptoms, serving up to 75 percent of the daily recommended amount of magnesium and 85 percent of the daily recommended amount of manganese, she says. Magnesium can help lift your mood and fight water retention, while manganese has been shown to reduce the irritability and tension that comes with PMS. With nutrition-rich pumpkin seeds in your diet, you also get iron, fiber, zinc, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.", "Eggs are nutrition powerhouses, and new research shows that people who are healthy can add an egg yolk a day to their diet and stay within the recommended guidelines for cholesterol. Eggs can help fight PMS because they are good sources of vitamins D, B6, and E. A study involving more than 116,000 nurses showed that, like a diet rich in vitamin D, a diet rich in vitamin B can reduce PMS symptoms. Vitamin E is yet another nutrient that can bust PMS symptoms, Dr. Seibel says. The thinking is that these vitamins help control brain chemicals that can cause PMS.", "Peanuts and peanut butter are among the best foods for vitamin B6 and magnesium. “Magnesium-rich foods are second only to calcium-rich foods for improving your chances for PMS symptom reduction,” Bauer says. Magnesium helps regulate serotonin, one of the feel-good chemicals in your brain. Getting extra magnesium may help lift your mood and prevent bloating, Seibel adds. Just skip the salted varieties to avoid retaining water, and watch your quantities — peanuts are calorie-dense, and you don’t want to replace PMS symptoms with extra pounds.", "Don’t monkey around — add bananas to your PMS diet. Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and potassium, which can stop you from retaining water and feeling bloated. Too little potassium can cause muscle cramping — the last thing you want when menstrual cramps loom. A single banana will replace the potassium you lose from one to two hours of exercise, but if you’re not a fan, oranges are also a good source.", "Bauer recommends chamomile tea because it has properties that may help relieve muscle spasms and reduce the severity of menstrual cramps. A warm cup of naturally caffeine-free chamomile tea can be soothing when PMS strikes, easing the anxiety and irritability that hormonal shifts can cause in the days leading up to your period. If your tastes run to other herbal teas, that’s fine — as long as you’re sipping decaf, Seibel says. Caffeine has been shown to cause greater breast tenderness and can make you more irritable, especially around period time.", "Got PMS? A new ad campaign from milk processors casts moo-juice as a cure for premenstrual symptoms — geared toward the men who must brave their wives...", "Cognitive therapy has been shown to help people with depression and anxiety, so it should also help women who experience emotional symptoms of PMS or ...", "From abdominal bloating to anxiety and depression, the symptoms of PMDD are often severe. Do you know your PMDD treatment options?", "Can vitamins and minerals nip premenstrual syndrome symptoms in the bud? Here's the scoop on supplements being studied in connection with PMS.", "The excessive hormonal production associated with PCOS can interfere with a woman's ability to ovulate — and it may also lead to skin and weight...", "You blame your bad moods on your hormones — but how much do you really know about them? Get the scoop on estrogen, progesterone, and more.", "Forget that serious \"menstruation talk\" — here's how to really open the lines of communication and help your daughter cope with her first period.", "© 1996-2021 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission." ] }, "parsed_md": "8 Foods That Help Fight PMS - PMS Center - Everyday Health\n\nPremenstrual Syndrome\n\n# 8 Foods That Help Fight PMS\n\nWant to reduce the irritability, bloating, and cramping that happens every\nmonth? Skip the chips and chocolate and instead reach for these foods rich in\nvitamins, minerals, and fiber.\n\nBy Beth W. OrensteinMedically Reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH\n\nLast Updated: January 2, 2013\n\nMedically Reviewed\n\nYou’re in a bad mood. You’re bloated. You’ve got cramps. Ah, the joys of\npremenstrual syndrome, or PMS. You know that over-the-counter pain relievers\ncan alleviate the cramps and the headaches, but one of the best weapons\nagainst the angst of PMS might just be your diet. “Whether you suffer a little\nor a lot, good nutrition can help alleviate some PMS symptoms, increase your\nenergy levels, and make you healthier overall,” says Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN,\nnutrition expert for the Today show, founder of JoyBauer.com, and author of\nthe recently released Joy Bauer’s Food Cures: Eat Right to Get Healthier, Look\nYounger, and Add Years to Your Life.\n\nSo skip the potato chips calling your name — their salt content can worsen the\nbloating and water retention plaguing you. Cut back on caffeine, too, which\ncan make your breasts more tender and make you more jittery and irritable than\nyou already are. Instead, reach for these PMS-friendly foods.\n\n2317\n\n## Spoon Some Low-Fat Yogurt\n\nWhen you’re hungry for a filling and high-nutrition snack, think yogurt. An\n8-ounce cup of low-fat or fat-free yogurt is an excellent source of calcium,\noften delivering 25 percent or more of your daily requirement. “I consider\ncalcium-rich foods an absolute must for women with PMS,” Bauer says. And\nthere’s science to back her up. According to a joint study by researchers from\nthe University of Massachusetts at Amherst and other institutions, which\nanalyzed the calcium and vitamin D intakes of nearly 3,000 women, eating a\ndiet with calcium-rich dairy products, especially those with added vitamin D,\nlowered the risk for developing PMS by as much as 40 percent.\n\n2318\n\n## Make Wild Salmon Your Catch of the Day\n\nWomen might benefit from getting more vitamin D in their diet, the University\nof Massachusetts researchers say. Among 186 participants between the ages of\n18 and 30, those with PMS reported fewer symptoms when they had at least 100\nIUs of vitamin D a day. One of the best food sources of vitamin D is wild\nsalmon (also a good source of vitamin B6, which may help reduce irritability\nand breast tenderness). Don’t like salmon? Try mackerel, sardines, or herring.\nThe milk you drink is also likely fortified with D, and you can look for\nfortified yogurt, too. Also note that your body isn’t able to absorb or use\ncalcium without vitamin D. “That’s why the two are so often mentioned\ntogether,” Bauer explains.\n\n2319\n\n## Get Steamed Over Broccoli\n\nPut broccoli at the top of your list of veggies that fight PMS. A nutrition\nstaple for every diet, broccoli has many health benefits and several nutrients\nthat have been shown to help women battling PMS — calcium; vitamins A, C, B6,\nand E; and the minerals calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Like some other\nvitamins, vitamin A may help regulate the effects of fluctuating hormones,\nsays Mache Seibel, MD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the\nUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School and an expert in women’s health and\nnutrition. Broccoli is also a good source of dietary fiber, which helps\nregulate your estrogen levels and digestive system — and who needs\nconstipation on top of other PMS symptoms? Steam some broccoli with your\ngrilled salmon and you may kiss PMS goodbye.\n\n2320\n\n## Pop Some Pumpkin Seeds\n\nWhen you’re fighting PMS, Bauer advises grabbing a handful of pumpkin seeds.\nPumpkin seeds are rich in a number of nutrients that have been shown to reduce\nPMS symptoms, serving up to 75 percent of the daily recommended amount of\nmagnesium and 85 percent of the daily recommended amount of manganese, she\nsays. Magnesium can help lift your mood and fight water retention, while\nmanganese has been shown to reduce the irritability and tension that comes\nwith PMS. With nutrition-rich pumpkin seeds in your diet, you also get iron,\nfiber, zinc, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.\n\n2321\n\n## Go on an Egg Hunt\n\nEggs are nutrition powerhouses, and new research shows that people who are\nhealthy can add an egg yolk a day to their diet and stay within the\nrecommended guidelines for cholesterol. Eggs can help fight PMS because they\nare good sources of vitamins D, B6, and E. A study involving more than 116,000\nnurses showed that, like a diet rich in vitamin D, a diet rich in vitamin B\ncan reduce PMS symptoms. Vitamin E is yet another nutrient that can bust PMS\nsymptoms, Dr. Seibel says. The thinking is that these vitamins help control\nbrain chemicals that can cause PMS.\n\n2322\n\n## Get Your Peanuts Here\n\nPeanuts and peanut butter are among the best foods for vitamin B6 and\nmagnesium. “Magnesium-rich foods are second only to calcium-rich foods for\nimproving your chances for PMS symptom reduction,” Bauer says. Magnesium helps\nregulate serotonin, one of the feel-good chemicals in your brain. Getting\nextra magnesium may help lift your mood and prevent bloating, Seibel adds.\nJust skip the salted varieties to avoid retaining water, and watch your\nquantities — peanuts are calorie-dense, and you don’t want to replace PMS\nsymptoms with extra pounds.\n\n2323\n\n## Go Bananas\n\nDon’t monkey around — add bananas to your PMS diet. Bananas are rich in\nvitamin B6 and potassium, which can stop you from retaining water and feeling\nbloated. Too little potassium can cause muscle cramping — the last thing you\nwant when menstrual cramps loom. A single banana will replace the potassium\nyou lose from one to two hours of exercise, but if you’re not a fan, oranges\nare also a good source.\n\n2324\n\n## Sip Some Chamomile Tea\n\nBauer recommends chamomile tea because it has properties that may help relieve\nmuscle spasms and reduce the severity of menstrual cramps. A warm cup of\nnaturally caffeine-free chamomile tea can be soothing when PMS strikes, easing\nthe anxiety and irritability that hormonal shifts can cause in the days\nleading up to your period. If your tastes run to other herbal teas, that’s\nfine — as long as you’re sipping decaf, Seibel says. Caffeine has been shown\nto cause greater breast tenderness and can make you more irritable, especially\naround period time.\n\n## Most Recent in Premenstrual Syndrome\n\n### These 5 PMS Subscription Boxes Will Help You Conquer Your Next Period\n\n### 7 Reasons You Have Period Pain\n\n### 8 Foods That Help Fight PMS\n\n### 10 Healthy Ways to Manage PMS\n\nNEWSLETTERS\n\nSign up for our Women's Health Newsletter!\n\nBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.\n\n## The Latest in Premenstrual Syndrome\n\n### These 5 PMS Subscription Boxes Will Help You Conquer Your Next Period\n\nTake that, Aunt Flo.\n\nBy Katie RobinsonMay 22, 2018\n\n### 7 Reasons You Have Period Pain\n\nBy Jordan DavidsonJanuary 5, 2018\n\n### The Milk Cure for PMS Campaign Controversy\n\nGot PMS? A new ad campaign from milk processors casts moo-juice as a cure for\npremenstrual symptoms — geared toward the men who must brave their wives...\n\nBy Katie Kerns GeerJuly 12, 2011\n\n### Cognitive Therapy for PMS and PMDD\n\nCognitive therapy has been shown to help people with depression and anxiety,\nso it should also help women who experience emotional symptoms of PMS or ...\n\nBy Krisha McCoySeptember 22, 2010\n\n### Explore Your PMDD Treatment Options\n\nFrom abdominal bloating to anxiety and depression, the symptoms of PMDD are\noften severe. Do you know your PMDD treatment options?\n\nBy Krisha McCoySeptember 22, 2010\n\n### 5 Supplements That May Ease PMS Symptoms\n\nCan vitamins and minerals nip premenstrual syndrome symptoms in the bud?\nHere's the scoop on supplements being studied in connection with PMS.\n\nBy Krisha McCoySeptember 22, 2010\n\n### What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?\n\nThe excessive hormonal production associated with PCOS can interfere with a\nwoman's ability to ovulate — and it may also lead to skin and weight...\n\nBy Krisha McCoySeptember 22, 2010\n\n### The Facts About Female Hormones\n\nYou blame your bad moods on your hormones — but how much do you really\nknow about them? Get the scoop on estrogen, progesterone, and more.\n\nBy Krisha McCoySeptember 22, 2010\n\n### A Teen's Guide to Her First Period\n\nForget that serious \"menstruation talk\" — here's how to really open the lines\nof communication and help your daughter cope with her first period.\n\nBy Krisha McCoySeptember 22, 2010\n\n### To Boost Your Sex Life, Try Getting Better Sleep\n\nA new study confirms that sexual dysfunction in midlife women is linked to\npoor sleep quality.\n\nBy Meryl Davids LandauApril 21, 2021\n\nWellness inspired. 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When I make one and it only takes a couple minutes and I remember how easy and delicious it is and I’m “sold” once again. Recently I made a peanut butter banana smoothie and it was delicious! So I thought I would share it with you, so you can make it too!", "I promise it only takes about 2 minutes to blend all the ingredients together and then you can pour it in a glass and enjoy it. With a straw of course. I topped mine with a little chocolate syrup and melted peanut butter for the cuteness factor, but it also added just a little of those flavors to make it extra tasty!", "Otherwise all you need is a banana, some peanut butter, some vanilla yogurt (I use low fat), a little milk and some ice. If you want a thicker smoothie you should leave the milk out, and also make sure to use frozen bananas too. You can also add more ice, but you don’t want too much ice to dilute the tasty flavor.", "I love having smoothies for a quick breakfast, or for a lighter late night dessert. I always love ending my day with something sweet, so a smoothie is a great way to do it! (I’m not claiming this is healthy by any means, but its better than eating a candy bar or bowl of ice cream, right?) Perfect way to stick with your new years resolutions, but have a little something sweet at the same time?", "This was soooo amazing!! My husband and 2 kids couldn’t get enough!! I did 2 bananas instead of 1, i put in some Nutella, bc Nutella makes everything amazing lol and i put 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract. Thank you for /sharing this yummy recipe.", "Happy New Year! A smoothie is such a great way to start off the morning! Love the peanut butter and banana combo!", "I always forget how much I like smoothies until I make them! This peanut butter banana version sounds SO good! I love the creamy texture and flavor. Just the drink to get me back on track after the holidays!", "Hi! We are Ellen and Aimee, the mother & daughter duo behind this blog! Here we share our favorite recipes that will quickly become favorites for your family as well. We hope you'll stay for a while and visit us often! To read more about us click here.", "©All images and content are copyright protected. Unauthorized use of our images without prior consent is strictly prohibited. If you want to republish any of our recipes, please re-write the recipe in your own words, or link back to the specific post for the recipe.", "Hi! We are Ellen and Aimee, the mother & daughter duo behind this blog! Here we share our favorite recipes that will quickly become favorites for your family as well. We hope you'll stay for a while and visit us often! To read more about us click here.", "This blog contains affiliate links. We include these links to help you find products that we love and use in our recipes. If you purchase an item from the link on Like Mother Like Daughter, we will receive a small percentage of the purchase at no extra cost to you. 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There is no\nextra cost to you. I only link to products I use or own. Your help in\nsupporting us and our blog is appreciated.\n\nFor some reason, I always forget how much I like smoothies. When I make one\nand it only takes a couple minutes and I remember how easy and delicious it is\nand I’m “sold” once again. Recently I made a peanut butter banana smoothie and\nit was delicious! So I thought I would share it with you, so you can make it\ntoo!\n\nI promise it only takes about 2 minutes to blend all the ingredients together\nand then you can pour it in a glass and enjoy it. With a straw of course. I\ntopped mine with a little chocolate syrup and melted peanut butter for the\ncuteness factor, but it also added just a little of those flavors to make it\nextra tasty!\n\nOtherwise all you need is a banana, some peanut butter, some vanilla yogurt (I\nuse low fat), a little milk and some ice. If you want a thicker smoothie you\nshould leave the milk out, and also make sure to use frozen bananas too. You\ncan also add more ice, but you don’t want too much ice to dilute the tasty\nflavor.\n\nI love having smoothies for a quick breakfast, or for a lighter late night\ndessert. I always love ending my day with something sweet, so a smoothie is a\ngreat way to do it! (I’m not claiming this is healthy by any means, but its\nbetter than eating a candy bar or bowl of ice cream, right?) Perfect way to\nstick with your new years resolutions, but have a little something sweet at\nthe same time?\n\nPeanut Butter Banana Smoothie\n\nPrint\n\nPrep time\n\n5 mins\n\nTotal time\n\n5 mins\n\nServes: 2\n\nIngredients\n\n * 1⁄4 cup peanut butter\n * 1 large banana (frozen is better if you have it)\n * 1⁄4 cup milk (leave out for a little bit of a thicker smoothie)\n * 1⁄2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt\n * 1 cup ice (add more ice to make the smoothie a little thicker)\n\nInstructions\n\n 1. Throw all your ingredients into a blender.\n 2. Blend until smooth.\n 3. Pour into 2 glasses and serve\n\n3.2.2807\n\nMAKE THIS DELICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE WITH THE HELP OF THIS\nKITCHEN TOOL:\n\n * Blendtec Blender\n\nI just love the flavor combo of peanut butter and banana – don’t you?!\n\nSign up now for FREE recipes!\n\nWe'll send our delicious recipes directly to your inbox!\n\nYour information will never be shared or sold to a 3rd party.\n\n### Related Posts\n\n * Banana Berry Smoothie with Silk®\n * Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie\n * Triple Berry “Green” Smoothie\n * Blueberry Smoothie\n\nFiled Under: dessert, drinks Tagged With: smoothie\n\n« Piña Colada Sauce (with Coconut Shrimp)\n\nLemon Sweet Rolls »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Bree says\n\nJune 8, 2017 at 7:42 AM\n\nAdded honey.. some cold coffee and choc or caramel would be delicious also!\n\nReply\n\n 2. Deidra Perry says\n\nJanuary 22, 2017 at 3:20 AM\n\nYUMMO!!!!😋\n\nReply\n\n 3. Justine says\n\nJuly 6, 2016 at 8:38 PM\n\nThis was soooo amazing!! My husband and 2 kids couldn’t get enough!! I did 2\nbananas instead of 1, i put in some Nutella, bc Nutella makes everything\namazing lol and i put 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract. Thank you for /sharing this\nyummy recipe.\n\nReply\n\n * Aimee Berrett says\n\nJuly 7, 2016 at 2:26 PM\n\nSo glad you liked it Justine! It’s definitely one of my favorites 🙂 Nutella\nsounds like the perfect addition!\n\nReply\n\n 4. Ashie says\n\nJune 9, 2016 at 8:40 PM\n\nCan i not put yogurt???\n\nReply\n\n * Aimee Berrett says\n\nJune 9, 2016 at 9:19 PM\n\nYou want to leave the yogurt out? Yeah it should be fine, just less creamy.\n\nReply\n\n 5. Tally erp 9 says\n\nJune 5, 2016 at 10:53 PM\n\nThis sounds amazing!\n\nReply\n\n 6. Kelly says\n\nJanuary 6, 2016 at 5:48 PM\n\nHappy New Year! A smoothie is such a great way to start off the morning! Love\nthe peanut butter and banana combo!\n\nReply\n\n 7. Denise \| Sweet Peas & Saffron says\n\nJanuary 6, 2016 at 3:07 PM\n\nHappy New Year! This smoothie looks like a great way to kick the year off!\nPerfect flavour combo 😀\n\nReply\n\n 8. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says\n\nJanuary 4, 2016 at 5:39 AM\n\nI always forget how much I like smoothies until I make them! This peanut\nbutter banana version sounds SO good! I love the creamy texture and flavor.\nJust the drink to get me back on track after the holidays!\n\nReply\n\n * Emaa says\n\nSeptember 23, 2016 at 7:32 PM\n\nThis taste amazing I should definitely make it at some of my parties 😊\n\nReply\n\n 9. Ellen Garrett says\n\nJanuary 1, 2016 at 9:01 PM\n\nThis is like my #1 favorite smoothie! It is so tasty and so good for you too.\n\nReply\n\n### We love hearing from you! Leave a comment and let us know what you think,\nor if you have any questions! 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548,246	How To Sing Into a Microphone	To sing into a microphone, hold it at a 45 degree angle with the head of the microphone about 1-4 inches away from your mouth. If you don’t have a microphone at home, practice how to hold one by using a hairbrush or water bottle, and keep your head steady as you sing to avoid changes in tone. Alternatively, if you have to move your head, make sure you move the microphone as well. You should also sing at your natural volume so the microphone picks up a steady level of sound throughout the song.	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Get in touch!\n\n * © 2008 - 2018. All rights reserved.\n * Design: HTML5 UP\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.openmicuk.co.uk:80/advice-for-unsigned-singers/microphone-technique-for-singers", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180729064141/http://www.openmicuk.co.uk:80/advice-for-unsigned-singers/microphone-technique-for-singers", "parsed_text": { "title": "MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE FOR SINGERS", "passages": [ "Microphone technique for singers: Mic technique is often overlooked as one of the skills you need to become a successful singer and performer. However, the way you use the microphone can affect your performance in many ways. (Credit to Julie Miles of Vocal Ovation for additions):", "Many singers when first starting out are very nervous when given a microphone for the first time & it often comes across in their performance. Feeling tense and holding a mic awkwardly can really affect your vocals more than you would imagine, so get to know the feeling as early as possible by practicing! If you don’t own a microphone then use a prop; although it may seem a bit lame using a bottle or hairbrush it will definitely get you used to that feeling & soon that mic will be just like an extension of your arm & more importantly, your voice!", "Make sure you sing right into it. It’s one of the simplest techniques but it’s so SO important. Singing directly into the microphone allows all of your vocals to be fully projected. Most microphones have a radius around them that will detect noise, it’s important to hit this radius with every note you sing. Sing with the microphone too far away from your mouth and you won’t allow the tones, dynamics & power of your vocal to be fully captured, already you could be at a disadvantage to other performers on stage who have mastered their technique.", "Ideally you should keep the mic 1-2 centre metres from your mouth at all times except for the high or more powerful notes. If you turn and move round the stage always maintain the same distance and if you use it as part of your performance during instrumental breaks always make sure you bring it back to your mouth. If you don’t the projection of your vocal will be inconsistent and you’ll lose key elements in the performance of your song.", "This may sound really obvious however there are many occasions when a singer has practiced their song without amplification, absolutely nailed every note and brought it to life with beautiful dynamics, overall it’s sounding just right! They then pick up a microphone and all of a sudden start singing with completely different power and volume and the whole thing just doesn’t sound or feel like how they practiced it anymore. This is especially vital for that all important sound check as the sound engineer will set your levels based on the vocal volume he or she hears. If that changes dramatically or is inconsistent in either the sound check or the actual performance they’ll simply have guess when to put your vocal level up and down. Whether you manage to get away with is or not, it will by no means result in you sounding the best you could have.", "Feedback is that awful sound the microphone gives out and causes everyone to wince a little. One of the most common ways for a microphone to affect your performance is with feedback from the speakers or monitors. Take time to check where they’re situated on the stage & simply avoid getting too close.", "Distortion occurs for a couple of reasons, one of them being a singer holding the microphone too close or too far to their mouth. The distance from your mouth to the microphone is essential as it can make your vocals sounds muffled and distant. The other reason a singer might notice distortion is when the volume is too high on their microphone, keep the volume low enough to allow you to project.", "A very common problem singer’s face during a performance is not getting the balance right between the backing track and the microphone. You want the backing track to be loud enough that you can hear it but also so you can hear yourself. This can vary a lot depending on the quality & production of the track. If you don’t have a sound engineer, the best way to solve this is through trying out various settings until you’re happy. Ideally have a 3rd party present standing near the back of the room where you’ll be performing to ensure the microphone is loud enough for you to be heard but not be overpowering.", "Hopefully you will have practised to your song to give dynamics to the performance and emphasis the low and high notes. This is the time you will need to pull the microphone away from your mouth on the high notes or risk feedback and being too loud – how far you pull away really depends on the volume and power you sing them with. Far too often this is ill timed by singers and they pull the mic away too quickly thus losing the projection where it’s needed at its most for impact. Timing is crucial and observing other seasoned singers can really assist you to nail this.", "Having strong microphone technique can really help a singer enhance their performance. Breath control when holding a note is crucial. If you have little breath left by the end of that all important sustained note, a sudden dip in power is going to be very noticeable to you and your audience. Try pulling the microphone away from you then bring it back as the note ends, it sounds as of you held it consistently & the audience will be left remembering the power you still had to the very last second – very impressive!", "Southampton may be best known for its connection to the Titanic, but the city has also made a name for itself through its thriving music scene. This bustling ...", "How to Rap: In this article we have focused on five key areas to help you improve your rapping techinique.Lyrics are the fundamental part of any rap ...", "Music Artist Management: All music mangers vary and can do an array of different jobs to help artists develop every aspect of their music careers. What a manager does for you ...", "Looking for a music manager?: Certainly what we’d advise especially when starting out is just concentrate on your own affairs to begin with before you start looking ...", "Writing a press release: You need something to back up your words explaining your story for your newspaper article, that’s where writing a press release, comes in. ...", "Music Production: You’ve spent time and effort writing your own material, so when it comes to music production – laying down your tracks, choosing a ...", "Using YouTube: YouTube is the most popular video platform for singers as we go to print, so using YouTube can be a great platform, although Facebook are keen to take a piece of this market, so ...", "Open Mic UK 2017 Champion: The national music competition Open Mic UK has found its latest winner! Joining a long line of ...", "Open Mic UK 2017 Prize Winners: The Open Mic UK 2017 Grand Final judges’ top scores and prize winners have been revealed! The national music competition ...", "TeenStar 2018 audition dates are now released! TeenStar, the UK’s only singing and dance competition exclusively for 19 year olds and younger, have now released their 2018 audition dates! ...", "Open Mic UK have announced their music competition auditions dates for Open Mic UK 2017! The Open Mic UK music ...", "Open Mic UK winner: The national singing competition Open Mic UK has found its latest winner! Joining a long line of prestigious ...", "The Open Mic UK music competition winner 2016 Grand Final judges’ top scores have been revealed! The Open Mic UK music competition Grand Final took place at The NEC in ...", "TeenStar audition dates are now released! TeenStar, the UK’s only competition exclusively for pre-teens and teenagers, have now released their audition dates! And new for this year it’s also open ...", "Open Mic UK have announced their music competition auditions dates for Open Mic UK 2016! The Open Mic UK music competition auditions will be ...", "Singers and songwriters came to impress at a show for North West and Scotland Music Contest at The Forum Theatre", "Midlands Music Contest: Open Mic UK is more than a competition and if you’d like advice on how to develop as ..." ] }, "parsed_md": "MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE FOR SINGERS \| MIC TECHNIQUE \| MIC CONTROL\n\n * Home\n * The Competition\n\n * Enter Now\n * About the Competition\n * Judges\n * Hot Tips for Singers\n * Singing Feedback\n * Venues\n * National Vote\n * Enter Open Mic\n * Auditions\n * Prizes\n * Songwriting Competition\n * Contact Us\n\n * FAQs\n * Contact Us\n\n#### Previous Winners\n\n# MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE FOR SINGERS\n\n## How your microphone technique can improve your performance.\n\nMicrophone technique for singers: Mic technique is often overlooked as one of\nthe skills you need to become a successful singer and performer. However, the\nway you use the microphone can affect your performance in many ways. (Credit\nto Julie Miles of Vocal Ovation for additions):\n\nPerform live in some of the UK's best music venues by entering Open Mic UK\nhere.\n\n### Get comfortable with the microphone\n\nMany singers when first starting out are very nervous when given a microphone\nfor the first time & it often comes across in their performance. Feeling tense\nand holding a mic awkwardly can really affect your vocals more than you would\nimagine, so get to know the feeling as early as possible by practicing! If you\ndon’t own a microphone then use a prop; although it may seem a bit lame using\na bottle or hairbrush it will definitely get you used to that feeling & soon\nthat mic will be just like an extension of your arm & more importantly, your\nvoice!\n\n### Sing into the microphone\n\nMake sure you sing right into it. It’s one of the simplest techniques but it’s\nso SO important. Singing directly into the microphone allows all of your\nvocals to be fully projected. Most microphones have a radius around them that\nwill detect noise, it’s important to hit this radius with every note you sing.\nSing with the microphone too far away from your mouth and you won’t allow the\ntones, dynamics & power of your vocal to be fully captured, already you could\nbe at a disadvantage to other performers on stage who have mastered their\ntechnique.\n\nIdeally you should keep the mic 1-2 centre metres from your mouth at all times\nexcept for the high or more powerful notes. If you turn and move round the\nstage always maintain the same distance and if you use it as part of your\nperformance during instrumental breaks always make sure you bring it back to\nyour mouth. If you don’t the projection of your vocal will be inconsistent and\nyou’ll lose key elements in the performance of your song.\n\n### Sing into the microphone how you would usually sing\n\nThis may sound really obvious however there are many occasions when a singer\nhas practiced their song without amplification, absolutely nailed every note\nand brought it to life with beautiful dynamics, overall it’s sounding just\nright! They then pick up a microphone and all of a sudden start singing with\ncompletely different power and volume and the whole thing just doesn’t sound\nor feel like how they practiced it anymore. This is especially vital for that\nall important sound check as the sound engineer will set your levels based on\nthe vocal volume he or she hears. If that changes dramatically or is\ninconsistent in either the sound check or the actual performance they’ll\nsimply have guess when to put your vocal level up and down. Whether you manage\nto get away with is or not, it will by no means result in you sounding the\nbest you could have.\n\n### Avoiding feedback\n\nFeedback is that awful sound the microphone gives out and causes everyone to\nwince a little. One of the most common ways for a microphone to affect your\nperformance is with feedback from the speakers or monitors. Take time to check\nwhere they’re situated on the stage & simply avoid getting too close.\n\n### Avoiding distortion\n\nDistortion occurs for a couple of reasons, one of them being a singer holding\nthe microphone too close or too far to their mouth. The distance from your\nmouth to the microphone is essential as it can make your vocals sounds muffled\nand distant. The other reason a singer might notice distortion is when the\nvolume is too high on their microphone, keep the volume low enough to allow\nyou to project.\n\n### Volume control\n\nA very common problem singer’s face during a performance is not getting the\nbalance right between the backing track and the microphone. You want the\nbacking track to be loud enough that you can hear it but also so you can hear\nyourself. This can vary a lot depending on the quality & production of the\ntrack. If you don’t have a sound engineer, the best way to solve this is\nthrough trying out various settings until you’re happy. Ideally have a 3rd\nparty present standing near the back of the room where you’ll be performing to\nensure the microphone is loud enough for you to be heard but not be\noverpowering.\n\n### High notes\n\nHopefully you will have practised to your song to give dynamics to the\nperformance and emphasis the low and high notes. This is the time you will\nneed to pull the microphone away from your mouth on the high notes or risk\nfeedback and being too loud – how far you pull away really depends on the\nvolume and power you sing them with. Far too often this is ill timed by\nsingers and they pull the mic away too quickly thus losing the projection\nwhere it’s needed at its most for impact. Timing is crucial and observing\nother seasoned singers can really assist you to nail this.\n\n### Microphone tricks\n\nHaving strong microphone technique can really help a singer enhance their\nperformance. Breath control when holding a note is crucial. If you have little\nbreath left by the end of that all important sustained note, a sudden dip in\npower is going to be very noticeable to you and your audience. Try pulling the\nmicrophone away from you then bring it back as the note ends, it sounds as of\nyou held it consistently & the audience will be left remembering the power you\nstill had to the very last second – very impressive!\n\n## MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE FOR SINGERS\n\nTake a look at some other similar articles;\n\nHow to warm up your vocals\n\nImportance of Singing Lessons\n\nAnd don't forget you can enter Open Mic UK now!\n\nClick here for more music industry advice\n\n#### Music Industry Advice\n\n * ## BOURNEMOUTH OPEN MIC NIGHTS THE TOP 10\n\nBOURNEMOUTH OPEN MIC NIGHTS THE TOP 10\n\nWith new bars and music venues popping up all over, there’s definitely a buzz\nabout Bournemouth.\n\nOpen Mic Finder in Bournemouth\n\nBournemouth not only possesses a gorgeous coastline and vibrant ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## TOP 10 OPEN MIC NIGHTS SOUTHAMPTON 2018\n\nTOP 10 OPEN MIC NIGHTS SOUTHAMPTON 2018\n\nOpen Mic Finder in Southampton\n\nSouthampton may be best known for its connection to the Titanic, but the city\nhas also made a name for itself through its thriving music scene. This\nbustling ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## HOW TO RAP\n\nHOW TO RAP\n\nRapping with confidence, control, and emotion.\n\nHow to Rap - Five Key Areas of Focus\n\nHow to Rap: In this article we have focused on five key areas to help you\nimprove your rapping techinique.Lyrics are the fundamental part of any rap ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## MUSIC ARTIST MANAGEMENT\n\nMUSIC ARTIST MANAGEMENT\n\nWhat does Music Artist Management do?\n\nMusic Artist Management: All music mangers vary and can do an array of\ndifferent jobs to help artists develop every aspect of their music careers.\nWhat a manager does for you ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## LOOKING FOR A MUSIC MANAGER?\n\nLOOKING FOR A MUSIC MANAGER?\n\nShould you be looking for a music manager?\n\nLooking for a music manager?: Certainly what we’d advise especially when\nstarting out is just concentrate on your own affairs to begin with before you\nstart looking ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## WRITING A PRESS RELEASE\n\nWRITING A PRESS RELEASE\n\nPutting together and writing a press release\n\nWriting a press release: You need something to back up your words explaining\nyour story for your newspaper article, that’s where writing a press release,\ncomes in. ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## MUSIC PRODUCTION\n\nMUSIC PRODUCTION\n\nChoosing a recording studio for your music production\n\nMusic Production: You’ve spent time and effort writing your own material, so\nwhen it comes to music production – laying down your tracks, choosing a ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## USING YOUTUBE\n\nUSING YOUTUBE\n\nUsing YouTube and uploading videos\n\nUsing YouTube: YouTube is the most popular video platform for singers as we go\nto print, so using YouTube can be a great platform, although Facebook are keen\nto take a piece of this market, so ...\n\nRead More...\n\nClick here for more music industry advice\n\n#### News\n\n * ## JAMES NEILSON CROWNED OPEN MIC UK 2017 CHAMPION!\n\nJAMES NEILSON CROWNED OPEN MIC UK 2017 CHAMPION!\n\nFuture Music have crowned James Neilson Open Mic UK's 2017 overall winner\n\nOpen Mic UK 2017 Champion: The national music competition Open Mic UK has\nfound its latest winner! Joining a long line of ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## OPEN MIC UK 2017 PRIZE WINNERS\n\nOPEN MIC UK 2017 PRIZE WINNERS\n\nJudges’ Top Scores and Prize Winners Announced\n\nOpen Mic UK 2017 Prize Winners: The Open Mic UK 2017 Grand Final judges’ top\nscores and prize winners have been revealed! The national music competition\n...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## TEENSTAR 2018 AUDITION DATES NOW RELEASED!\n\nTeenStar 2018 Audition Dates Now Released!\n\nTeenStar 2018 audition dates are now released! TeenStar, the UK’s only singing\nand dance competition exclusively for 19 year olds and younger, have now\nreleased their 2018 audition dates! ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## MUSIC COMPETITION OPEN MIC UK 2017 AUDITION DATES RELEASED\n\nMUSIC COMPETITION OPEN MIC UK 2017 AUDITION DATES RELEASED\n\nMusic competition auditions dates for Open Mic UK 2017 have been announced!\n\nOpen Mic UK have announced their music competition auditions dates for Open\nMic UK 2017! The Open Mic UK music ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## SAM CLINES CROWNED OPEN MIC UK 2016 CHAMPION!\n\nSAM CLINES CROWNED OPEN MIC UK 2016 CHAMPION!\n\nFuture Music have crowned Sam Clines Open Mic UK's 2016 overall winner\n\nOpen Mic UK winner: The national singing competition Open Mic UK has found its\nlatest winner! Joining a long line of prestigious ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## OPEN MIC UK MUSIC COMPETITION WINNER\n\nOPEN MIC UK MUSIC COMPETITION WINNER – JUDGES’ TOP SCORES!\n\nThe Open Mic UK music competition winner 2016 Grand Final judges’ top scores\nhave been revealed! The Open Mic UK music competition Grand Final took place\nat The NEC in ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## TEENSTAR 2017 AUDITION DATES NOW RELEASED!\n\nTeenStar audition dates now released!\n\nTeenStar audition dates are now released! TeenStar, the UK’s only competition\nexclusively for pre-teens and teenagers, have now released their audition\ndates! And new for this year it’s also open ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## AUDITION DATES RELEASED\n\nAUDITION DATES RELEASED\n\nMusic competition auditions for Open Mic UK 2016 are announced today!\n\nOpen Mic UK have announced their music competition auditions dates for Open\nMic UK 2016! The Open Mic UK music competition auditions will be ...\n\nRead More...\n\nClick here to read more news posts\n\n#### Featured News Item\n\nTeenStar 2018 audition dates are now released!\n\n#### Act Feedback\n\n * ## A&R MUSIC – ADVICE FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY\n\nA&R MUSIC – ADVICE FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY\n\nA&R music industry professionals provide advice from the Grand Final.\n\nA&R Music: The Open Mic UK music competition grand final hosted the best\nunsigned singers from across the ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## NORTH EAST MUSIC CONTEST\n\nNORTH EAST MUSIC CONTEST\n\nSingers and songwriters came to impress at a show for the North East Music\nContest at Dewsbury Town Hall\n\nNorth East Music Contest: Open Mic UK is more than a competition and if you’d\nlike ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## SOUTH ENGLAND MUSIC CONTEST\n\nSOUTH ENDLAND MUSIC CONTEST\n\nSingers and songwriters came to impress at a show for South England Music\nContest at The Engine Rooms\n\nSouth England Music Contest: Open Mic UK is more than a competition and if\nyou’d ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## NORTH WEST AND SCOTLAND MUSIC CONTEST\n\nNORTH WEST AND SCOTLAND MUSIC CONTEST\n\nSingers and songwriters came to impress at a show for North West and Scotland\nMusic Contest at The Forum Theatre\n\nNorth West and Scotland Music Contest: Open Mic UK is more than a ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## MIDLANDS MUSIC CONTEST\n\nMIDLANDS MUSIC CONTEST\n\nSingers and songwriters came to impress at a show for Midlands Music Contest\nat The NEC\n\nMidlands Music Contest: Open Mic UK is more than a competition and if you’d\nlike advice on how to develop as ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## LONDON MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES - 12th November\n\nLONDON MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES\n\nSingers and songwriters came to impress at a show for London music\nopportunities at the Beck Theatre\n\nLondon Music Opportunities: Open Mic UK is more than a competition and if\nyou’d like advice on how ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## READING MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES\n\nREADING MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES\n\nSingers and songwriters came to impress at a show for Reading music\nopportunities at Sub89\n\nReading Music Opportunities: Open Mic UK gave budding singers Reading music\nopportunities at the weekend. The ...\n\nRead More...\n\n * ## SHEFFIELD MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES\n\nSHEFFIELD MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES\n\nSingers and songwriters came to impress at a show for Sheffield music\nopportunities at The Sheffield City Hall\n\nSheffield Music Opportunities: Open Mic UK gave budding singers Sheffield\nmusic ...\n\nRead More...\n\nClick here for more act feedback\n\n#### Join us on\n\n * Home\n * Judges\n * Venues\n * FAQ\n * Audition Dates\n * Live Shows\n * Enter Now\n * Terms & Conditions\n\nRegistered in England & Wales \| Future Productions Limited. Registration No:\n9582906 Registered Office: Future House, 36 Lumsden Avenue, Southampton SO15\n5EL\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.voicecouncil.com:80/mic-dos-and-donts/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190927020458/http://www.voicecouncil.com:80/mic-dos-and-donts/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Mic DOs and DONT’s", "passages": [ "The way you hold your mic can actually affect your breathing and your throat, adding or detracting from your ability to communicate –says Judy Rodman", "I asked her to replicate as closely as possible how she performs on stage... and her norm was singing with a microphone in her hand.", "It didn’t take but a few seconds to put together her vocal limitations with the way she was holding that mic.", "If set at proper levels, a mic can enhance your sound with volume, reverb and EQ – but how you work with it makes all the difference in whether it increases or inhibits your vocal ability.", "If you’re going to perform with a mic, it’s important to rehearse correctly with one, or with a similarly weighted object.", "While you can use a mic in different ways... as a headset or on a stand... this article will focus on how you use a corded or cordless microphone you hold in your hand.", "It may shock you to learn that the way you hold a mic can help or hinder your breathing, open or close your throat and add or detract from your ability to communicate!", "Don’t hold the butt end of the mic up right in front... if you do this, do it to the side.", "The slant at which you hold a mic can make a big difference in how wide your ribs are and where your chin is, affecting breath and throat tightness.", "• Don’t always hold a mic in your hand limply. This can sabotage your breath control. If you are singing easy you can get by with it, but for power do the following:", "• Do grasp a mic steady with all your fingers around it. Hold it with energy — making it part of your feeling of power.", "• Do squeeze a mic in such a way that it expands your ribs and sinuses for extra breath power and control. You can do this with one or both hands around the mic. But ...", "• Don’t squeeze hard all the time...just when you need extra power or control. Keeping a hard grip on the mic without releasing will cause tension to build in your arm, shoulder, neck and ... voice!", "• Don’t cock your wrist severely when you hold a mic. This will cause your arm to squeeze in close to you sides, inhibiting breath.", "• Don’t follow the mic with your head forward of your chest. This will cause a tight throat and tight ribcage! If you want to lean forward, do so from the waist.", "• Don’t pull the mic so far away from your mouth that it ceases to pick your voice up well. Learn to control your volume by a compression power sensed at the pelvic floor.", "• SLIGHTLY create a little pull sensation between the mic and your mouth – a little to the side – on power notes. This can give you more vocal control.", "I can’t believe I’m saying this but I like your performance of this song better than Alicia’s! Love the slower tempo, the gorgeous piano playing, your clear articulation. The only thing I’d tweak is your technique for the higher notes, which are a bit thin and tight. Drop – don’t raise – your shoulders, back off pressure, relax your jaw and allow a more vertical opening of your throat. Power from your piano bench, not your ribcage. Otherwise... fantastic job!", "Alex, you are bringing this song up from a passionate place. I like the intimate tone you’re using – like you’re singing into someone’s ear. You are a little behind the groove with some phrases. Most importantly, get your ribcage open for better breath control. Try singing with your back against a wall, head and heel touching it. Use a mic or similar object in your hand. I think you’ll love the way this feels.", "I really like your tone of voice here, Andy. Your face, eyes, jaw are loose and active – do keep that up! Some thoughts: First, do memorize your songs or at least know them to the point you don’t have to look at the lyrics much. Secondly, you need to even out your sense of rhythm. Try performing with a metronome, click track or simple drum loop to get use to being in the groove. Cool sound you have!", "Judy Rodman is an award-winning vocal coach, session singer, recording artist, songwriter, producer. Creator of “Power, Path and Performance” vocal training, named “Best Vocal Coach” by NashvilleMusicPros.com, she trains singers and speakers nationally and internationally. Judy authored PPP vocal training courses, “Singing In The Studio”, “Vocal Production Workshop”." ] }, "parsed_md": "Mic DOs and DONT's - VoiceCouncil Magazine\n\nVoiceCouncil will no longer be updated. 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Don’t hold a mic like an ice cream cone. This can limit frequency response, making your voice sound thin.\n 2. Don’t hold the butt end of the mic up right in front... if you do this, do it to the side.\n 3. Best... Hold a mic at a 45 degree angle... butt end towards the floor.\n\nThe slant at which you hold a mic can make a big difference in how wide your\nribs are and where your chin is, affecting breath and throat tightness.\n\n## More Tips\n\n• Don’t always hold a mic in your hand limply. This can sabotage your breath\ncontrol. If you are singing easy you can get by with it, but for power do the\nfollowing:\n\n• Do grasp a mic steady with all your fingers around it. Hold it with energy —\nmaking it part of your feeling of power.\n\n• Do squeeze a mic in such a way that it expands your ribs and sinuses for\nextra breath power and control. You can do this with one or both hands around\nthe mic. But ...\n\n• Don’t squeeze hard all the time...just when you need extra power or control.\nKeeping a hard grip on the mic without releasing will cause tension to build\nin your arm, shoulder, neck and ... voice!\n\n• Don’t cock your wrist severely when you hold a mic. This will cause your arm\nto squeeze in close to you sides, inhibiting breath.\n\n• Don’t follow the mic with your head forward of your chest. This will cause a\ntight throat and tight ribcage! If you want to lean forward, do so from the\nwaist.\n\n• Don’t pull the mic so far away from your mouth that it ceases to pick your\nvoice up well. Learn to control your volume by a compression power sensed at\nthe pelvic floor.\n\n• SLIGHTLY create a little pull sensation between the mic and your mouth – a\nlittle to the side – on power notes. This can give you more vocal control.\n\n## My Reactions to This Week’s Peer Review Vids\n\nDANiiVORY – “Lesson Learned” by Alicia Keys (Cover)\n\nI can’t believe I’m saying this but I like your performance of this song\nbetter than Alicia’s! Love the slower tempo, the gorgeous piano playing, your\nclear articulation. The only thing I’d tweak is your technique for the higher\nnotes, which are a bit thin and tight. Drop – don’t raise – your shoulders,\nback off pressure, relax your jaw and allow a more vertical opening of your\nthroat. Power from your piano bench, not your ribcage. Otherwise... fantastic\njob!\n\nAlex Sumner – “Be Alright” by Justin Beiber (Cover)\n\nAlex, you are bringing this song up from a passionate place. I like the\nintimate tone you’re using – like you’re singing into someone’s ear. You are a\nlittle behind the groove with some phrases. Most importantly, get your ribcage\nopen for better breath control. Try singing with your back against a wall,\nhead and heel touching it. Use a mic or similar object in your hand. I think\nyou’ll love the way this feels.\n\nAndy Sendouw – “Lemonade” (Cover)\n\nI really like your tone of voice here, Andy. Your face, eyes, jaw are loose\nand active – do keep that up! Some thoughts: First, do memorize your songs or\nat least know them to the point you don’t have to look at the lyrics much.\nSecondly, you need to even out your sense of rhythm. Try performing with a\nmetronome, click track or simple drum loop to get use to being in the groove.\nCool sound you have!\n\nJudy Rodman is an award-winning vocal coach, session singer, recording artist,\nsongwriter, producer. Creator of “Power, Path and Performance” vocal training,\nnamed “Best Vocal Coach” by NashvilleMusicPros.com, she trains singers and\nspeakers nationally and internationally. 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However, much of it can be undone the moment you sing through a mic and your intrinsically acoustic voice becomes an electric instrument. Even with good voice technique a singer needs to adapt to the electronics of mics or suffer loss of the vocal quality they actually have.", "1. Think of the mic as part of your voice: And think of the monitors as an extension of your ears. Don’t push your voice out, but rather, think of the mic as reaching toward you to receive and amplify your voice.", "2. Choose a mic that fits your sound and style: Which model you use will either enhance or detract from the sound of your voice. Mics are designed with their own sound personality. If the mic doesn’t fit the personality of your voice, you can unconsciously tense up throat muscles in an attempt to compensate for the electronic alteration.", "A high-pitched vocal tone such as that of DeAndre Brackensick (Top 8 of American Idol Season 11) needs a mic that will reproduce but not accentuate the treble in his voice while adding warmth via the mid and lower tones. A deep, darker voice such as Jermaine Jones (Top 13 of American Idol Season 11) will commonly need a mic designed to accentuate upper mid and treble sparkle so as to eliminate muddiness and help the voice project over the other instruments. Additionally, some mics have more power than others and are best designed for loud bands while others are more sensitive and appropriate for acoustic music or intimate settings.", "3. Know how to angle the mic: If you sing into a mic from a wrong angle, your voice will be only partially amplified. Important tonal characteristics will be lost resulting in an inferior sound. Sing into the center of the nose of your mic––not the side or across the top of it. This may take practice, but it pays off in a fuller more present vocal tone.", "4. Hold the shaft of the mic, not the head: While some may think it looks cool, holding the head of the mic can muffle the sound of your voice and risk a feedback squeal through the PA. Good mic technique includes holding the shaft of the mic.", "5. Work with the Proximity Effect: Mics respond differently depending upon how close or far they are from your mouth when singing loudly or softly. In many cases, a mic will pick up the full quality of your voice best when your mouth is one half to one inch away from it. If you increase your volume drastically, turn your head slightly to the left or right of the mic, or pull the mic slightly farther away and then closer again when you decrease your volume.", "6. Don’t be a drifter: Your audience wants to understand what you’re singing. If you move your head away as you taper the volume at the end of your phrase, your voice will drop out of the mix. Keep your mouth directed to the mic through the end of each phrase you sing.", "7. Back-off the consonants: Emphasizing most consonants will cause disruptive pops and hisses. Think of your consonants as needing the same amount of air as their accompanying vowel sounds. Vowels ARE the sounds of your voice, consonants are the rhythmic articulators.", "8. Don’t block your face: Lots of finger tapping on the shaft of your mic while singing is distracting and may cause unwanted, extraneous sounds. Additionally, holding the mic straight in front of your mouth blocks your face and your facial expressions. Instead, angle the shaft of the mic slightly below with the nose pointing up to your mouth.", "9. Master your mic stand: Consider your mic stand as a stage prop. You can tilt it, raise it up defiantly or drag it across the stage if that’s appropriate to the emotion of what you’re singing. If you take the mic off, simultaneously move the stand with your other hand so it doesn’t obstruct the audience’s view of you.", "10. Release your mic: Your choice of whether to keep the mic on the stand or hold it in your hand can add drama to your performance. When singing with the mic on the stand, feel free to move your arms and hands to enhance visual expression. Hanging onto the mic throughout a song may hamper performance dynamics. An intimately sung line can be expressed physically by touching the mic or simply letting your arms hang by your sides. When singing a more dynamic section of a song, let go of the mic and use your arms for expression.", "11. Unwind your mic cord: I’ve seen singers grab the mic off the stand only to have it, along with the mic, topple to the floor. This embarrassing calamity was due to the mic cord being wound around the stand. At band set-up, live sound engineers often wind cables around mic stands. If you like taking your wired mic off the stand, don’t forget to unwind the cable from the stand before you start your set so it’s a fast and seamless transition from stand to hand.", "miniBIO: Jeannie Deva is recognized internationally as a top celebrity voice and performance coach. Her private studios are in Brentwood and Los Angeles, CA. As a recording studio vocal specialist, she’s been endorsed by producers and engineers for Aerosmith, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones. Her latest book is Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances. Visit http://jeanniedeva.com • http://facebook.com/jeanniedeva • @JeannieDeva", "Founded in 1977 on the principle of bridging the gap between “the street and the elite,” Music Connection has grown from a popular print publication into a spectrum of products and services that address the wants and needs of musicians, the music tech community and industry support services." ] }, "parsed_md": "Improve Your Live Vocals \| Music Connection Magazine\n\n### Top Menu\n\n * Subscribe\n\n * New/Renewal Subscription\n * Current Issue\n * Back Issues\n * Store Finder\n * Cart\n * Email Signup\n * Friday Freebie\n * Digital Edition\n * Advertise\n * About\n * Contact Us\n\n### Main Menu\n\n * Home Page\n * Opportunities\n * Magazine\n\n * Friday Freebie\n * Cover Stories\n * Feature Articles\n * Music Industry Tips\n * Magazine Archives\n * Music News\n\n * Business Affairs\n * Film/TV News\n * Heart & Soul\n * Signing Stories\n * Song Biz\n * Studio News\n * More Industry News\n * Reviews\n\n * Get Reviewed\n\n * Submit Livestream\n * Submit New Music\n * New Music Critiques\n * Live Reviews\n * Album Reviews\n * Photo Blog Show Reviews\n * New Gear/New Toys Reviews\n * Book Reviews\n * Industry Contacts\n\n * Subscribe\n\n * New/Renewal Subscription\n * Current Issue\n * Back Issues\n * Store Finder\n * Cart\n * Email Signup\n * Friday Freebie\n * Digital Edition\n * Advertise\n * About\n * Contact Us\n\nHome›Magazine›Music Industry Tips›Improve Your Live Vocals\n\n# Improve Your Live Vocals\n\nMusic Industry Tips\n\nSeptember 1, 2012\n\nby Jeannie Deva\n\nAll the time and effort you spend on practicing exercises to develop breath\ncontrol, tone, range and stamina to achieve an emotion-responsive voice is\nimportant and should be done. However, much of it can be undone the moment you\nsing through a mic and your intrinsically acoustic voice becomes an electric\ninstrument. Even with good voice technique a singer needs to adapt to the\nelectronics of mics or suffer loss of the vocal quality they actually have.\n\n11 Mic Tips and Tricks\n\n1\\. Think of the mic as part of your voice: And think of the monitors as an\nextension of your ears. Don’t push your voice out, but rather, think of the\nmic as reaching toward you to receive and amplify your voice.\n\n2\\. Choose a mic that fits your sound and style: Which model you use will\neither enhance or detract from the sound of your voice. Mics are designed with\ntheir own sound personality. If the mic doesn’t fit the personality of your\nvoice, you can unconsciously tense up throat muscles in an attempt to\ncompensate for the electronic alteration.\n\nA high-pitched vocal tone such as that of DeAndre Brackensick (Top 8 of\nAmerican Idol Season 11) needs a mic that will reproduce but not accentuate\nthe treble in his voice while adding warmth via the mid and lower tones. A\ndeep, darker voice such as Jermaine Jones (Top 13 of American Idol Season 11)\nwill commonly need a mic designed to accentuate upper mid and treble sparkle\nso as to eliminate muddiness and help the voice project over the other\ninstruments. Additionally, some mics have more power than others and are best\ndesigned for loud bands while others are more sensitive and appropriate for\nacoustic music or intimate settings.\n\n3\\. Know how to angle the mic: If you sing into a mic from a wrong angle, your\nvoice will be only partially amplified. Important tonal characteristics will\nbe lost resulting in an inferior sound. Sing into the center of the nose of\nyour mic––not the side or across the top of it. This may take practice, but it\npays off in a fuller more present vocal tone.\n\n4\\. Hold the shaft of the mic, not the head: While some may think it looks\ncool, holding the head of the mic can muffle the sound of your voice and risk\na feedback squeal through the PA. Good mic technique includes holding the\nshaft of the mic.\n\n5\\. Work with the Proximity Effect: Mics respond differently depending upon\nhow close or far they are from your mouth when singing loudly or softly. In\nmany cases, a mic will pick up the full quality of your voice best when your\nmouth is one half to one inch away from it. If you increase your volume\ndrastically, turn your head slightly to the left or right of the mic, or pull\nthe mic slightly farther away and then closer again when you decrease your\nvolume.\n\n6\\. Don’t be a drifter: Your audience wants to understand what you’re singing.\nIf you move your head away as you taper the volume at the end of your phrase,\nyour voice will drop out of the mix. Keep your mouth directed to the mic\nthrough the end of each phrase you sing.\n\n7\\. Back-off the consonants: Emphasizing most consonants will cause disruptive\npops and hisses. Think of your consonants as needing the same amount of air as\ntheir accompanying vowel sounds. Vowels ARE the sounds of your voice,\nconsonants are the rhythmic articulators.\n\nThe next four tips don’t affect your vocal sound, but are performance tips\nrelated to mics and stands:\n\n8\\. Don’t block your face: Lots of finger tapping on the shaft of your mic\nwhile singing is distracting and may cause unwanted, extraneous sounds.\nAdditionally, holding the mic straight in front of your mouth blocks your face\nand your facial expressions. Instead, angle the shaft of the mic slightly\nbelow with the nose pointing up to your mouth.\n\n9\\. Master your mic stand: Consider your mic stand as a stage prop. You can\ntilt it, raise it up defiantly or drag it across the stage if that’s\nappropriate to the emotion of what you’re singing. If you take the mic off,\nsimultaneously move the stand with your other hand so it doesn’t obstruct the\naudience’s view of you.\n\n10\\. Release your mic: Your choice of whether to keep the mic on the stand or\nhold it in your hand can add drama to your performance. When singing with the\nmic on the stand, feel free to move your arms and hands to enhance visual\nexpression. Hanging onto the mic throughout a song may hamper performance\ndynamics. An intimately sung line can be expressed physically by touching the\nmic or simply letting your arms hang by your sides. When singing a more\ndynamic section of a song, let go of the mic and use your arms for expression.\n\n11\\. Unwind your mic cord: I’ve seen singers grab the mic off the stand only\nto have it, along with the mic, topple to the floor. This embarrassing\ncalamity was due to the mic cord being wound around the stand. At band set-up,\nlive sound engineers often wind cables around mic stands. If you like taking\nyour wired mic off the stand, don’t forget to unwind the cable from the stand\nbefore you start your set so it’s a fast and seamless transition from stand to\nhand.\n\nminiBIO: Jeannie Deva is recognized internationally as a top celebrity voice\nand performance coach. Her private studios are in Brentwood and Los Angeles,\nCA. As a recording studio vocal specialist, she’s been endorsed by producers\nand engineers for Aerosmith, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones.\nHer latest book is Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances. 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All rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://singerssecret.com/how-to-sound-check-your-vocals/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201021223833/https://singerssecret.com/how-to-sound-check-your-vocals/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How To Sound Check Your Vocals (A Singer’s Guide)", "passages": [ "If you want to perform in any way, shape or form then you WILL need to know how to do a sound check.", "At the very least you want to be able to make sure you can hear yourself properly over the band and then there’s the whole not wanting look like a dufus when the sound tech asks you to check your vocals at the bar in front of everyone.", "However, there is a lot more to doing a sound check than just shouting ‘Check 1, 2...’ into the mic. So to get you started in today’s video I’ll explain a few of the most important things to look out for and make sure you sound great.", "If you want to perform at any level, you will need to know how to do a sound check.[spacer height=”20px”]", "Sound checking your microphone properly is one of the most important skills you should learn Basically if the sound coming out of your mic is not altered correctly to suit your voice then it can make you sound bad no matter how well you sing.[spacer height=”20px”]", "So here are a few things to look out for next time you step up to the mic, to make sure you sound great, every time.[spacer height=”20px”]", "The biggest complaint the audience has is when the singer isn’t loud enough. So make sure the sound tech turns you up enough through the Front Of House speakers (those are the speakers the AUDIENCE hears)[spacer height=”20px”]", "I have no edge to my voice in that it is very smooth and doesn’t cut through. I’ve got a lot of low tones going on there and my voice gets lost in the mix with all the other instruments. so i need to tell the sound tech to turn my voice up. I tell him to turn the lows down and the mids up.[spacer height=”20px”]", "When a sound tech is mixing your sound, (so your sound goes out from your mic, into a mixing console and then through the speakers) : when he’s mixing the levels of your sound, at a basic level, has has four things to fiddle around with:[spacer height=”20px”]", "If you have a bad sound tech, he will have your HIGHS up way too much and this is when you get that horrible tinny, sound and at worst , that awful high pitched screech that comes through the mic. I get this all the time when they are trying to get my voice to cut through. They should mix the whole band properly so that you stand out. Tell them to lay off the highs.[spacer height=”20px”]", "3. Make sure you can hear the other instruments properly through your own speaker. (These are the FOLDBACK speakers; so that you can hear yourself on stage.)[spacer height=”20px”]", "I like to have a bit of the keys player come through my speaker because that’s the instrument I’m used to listening to the most for my cues. Some people like to have bass, other guitar, but you should be able to hear yourself clearly as well as the other instruments through your foldback speakers. Don’t be afraid to tell the sound tech what you want.[spacer height=”20px”]", "So those are three important things to be looking out for during a sound check to get you started.[spacer height=”20px”]", "Did you find this video helpful? Are there any things you personally like to do in your sound check that I haven’t spoken about yet?[spacer height=”20px”]", "Hi, Thank very much for your help but for me my problem is how to sing in the cord/key always my teacher telling me that I’m singing out of the key and another problem is fearing on the stage. I hope you will send me other exercises for my improvement. I love you.", "* Nicola on June 12, 2015 at 1:04 pm\nHi Rhoda, You probably just need to do a bit of ear training. Try this video https://singerssecret.com/how-to-sing-harmony/ Nicola xx", "My problem as a Sound guy is the boost of energy the performer gets at the actual event which makes all other settings (monitor level, compresssion...etc) go off. There is a significant (unintentional) difference to their power between Sound check and the actual event when they meet the crowd. What I do is try to compensate for that boost during the Sound check. For example I add 5 more dB than I usually would to that singer during Sound check, and before the event I bring down those 5dBs to compensate for the boost he’ll get. So far this works for me, but is there a better way? Thanks" ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Sound Check Your Vocals (A Singer's Guide) - Singer's Secret - Nicola\nMilan\n\nSelect Page\n\n# How To Sound Check Your Vocals (A Singer’s Guide)\n\nJun 8, 2015 \| Gigging & Performance \| 5 comments\n\nIf you want to perform in any way, shape or form then you WILL need to know\nhow to do a sound check.\n\nAt the very least you want to be able to make sure you can hear yourself\nproperly over the band and then there’s the whole not wanting look like a\ndufus when the sound tech asks you to check your vocals at the bar in front of\neveryone.\n\nHowever, there is a lot more to doing a sound check than just shouting ‘Check\n1, 2...’ into the mic. So to get you started in today’s video I’ll explain a\nfew of the most important things to look out for and make sure you sound\ngreat.\n\nNicola x\n\n## Video Summary\n\nIf you want to perform at any level, you will need to know how to do a sound\ncheck.[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nSound checking your microphone properly is one of the most important skills\nyou should learn Basically if the sound coming out of your mic is not altered\ncorrectly to suit your voice then it can make you sound bad no matter how well\nyou sing.[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nSo here are a few things to look out for next time you step up to the mic, to\nmake sure you sound great, every time.[spacer height=”20px”]\n\n1\\. Make sure your vocals are loud enough:[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nThe biggest complaint the audience has is when the singer isn’t loud enough.\nSo make sure the sound tech turns you up enough through the Front Of House\nspeakers (those are the speakers the AUDIENCE hears)[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nI have no edge to my voice in that it is very smooth and doesn’t cut through.\nI’ve got a lot of low tones going on there and my voice gets lost in the mix\nwith all the other instruments. so i need to tell the sound tech to turn my\nvoice up. I tell him to turn the lows down and the mids up.[spacer\nheight=”20px”]\n\n2\\. Make sure the HIGH isn’t turned up too much:[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nWhen a sound tech is mixing your sound, (so your sound goes out from your mic,\ninto a mixing console and then through the speakers) : when he’s mixing the\nlevels of your sound, at a basic level, has has four things to fiddle around\nwith:[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nThe Lows: so the bassy tones\n\nThe Mids: the greys in your voice\n\nThe highs: the treble in your voice[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nIf you have a bad sound tech, he will have your HIGHS up way too much and this\nis when you get that horrible tinny, sound and at worst , that awful high\npitched screech that comes through the mic. I get this all the time when they\nare trying to get my voice to cut through. They should mix the whole band\nproperly so that you stand out. Tell them to lay off the highs.[spacer\nheight=”20px”]\n\n3\\. Make sure you can hear the other instruments properly through your own\nspeaker. (These are the FOLDBACK speakers; so that you can hear yourself on\nstage.)[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nI like to have a bit of the keys player come through my speaker because that’s\nthe instrument I’m used to listening to the most for my cues. Some people like\nto have bass, other guitar, but you should be able to hear yourself clearly as\nwell as the other instruments through your foldback speakers. Don’t be afraid\nto tell the sound tech what you want.[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nSo those are three important things to be looking out for during a sound check\nto get you started.[spacer height=”20px”]\n\n## Now I’d love to hear from you!\n\nDid you find this video helpful? Are there any things you personally like to\ndo in your sound check that I haven’t spoken about yet?[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nPlease let me know in the comments below.[spacer height=”20px”]\n\nLike this post? 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Thanks\n\nReply\n\n 4. ousama naber on July 11, 2019 at 10:54 am\n\nMy problem as a Sound guy is the boost of energy the performer gets at the\nactual event which makes all other settings (monitor level,\ncompresssion...etc) go off. There is a significant (unintentional) difference\nto their power between Sound check and the actual event when they meet the\ncrowd. What I do is try to compensate for that boost during the Sound check.\nFor example I add 5 more dB than I usually would to that singer during Sound\ncheck, and before the event I bring down those 5dBs to compensate for the\nboost he’ll get. So far this works for me, but is there a better way? 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2,165,981	How To Make a Studio	To make a recording studio, start by clearing out the room you'll be using, including everything on the walls, so nothing interferes with the sound waves and acoustics. Then, get some acoustic treatment materials, like foam panels, bass traps, and diffusers, and install them evenly across the lengths of your walls. Next, set up a desk for all of your sound equipment. Finally, put your instruments and microphones in a designated section of the room for the recording space.	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But make sure you have a clear plan before sticking it up!", "The physics of the propagation of sound is immensely complicated, and when the assortment of materials that make up the walls, floors and ceiling (plus any windows, doors and furniture) are added to the equation, it's very difficult to predict what will happen to sound waves once they've left their source. What's more, every room is different, and it's not just the dimensions that will dictate how the room will sound... Imagine two rooms of the same shape and size. One has two‐metre-thick concrete walls, and the other a single‐layer plasterboard stud-wall. Even with those brief, albeit extreme descriptions, you probably know already that the two rooms will sound very different. Add in the multitude of room shapes, sizes, wall‐construction methods and surfaces found in home studios, and it becomes impossible to provide a one-size-fits- all guide to acoustic treatment.", "The subject of acoustics is regularly discussed in SOS, but plenty of readers still ask for the subject to be covered from a much more basic starting point. What follows is a look at installing acoustic treatment from a complete beginner's perspective: some basic, essential information, along with a bit of advice from acoustics professionals that should give you the confidence to get started. I'll follow this up by taking you step by step through my own recent experience of treating a room.", "Four hands are better than two when it comes to measuring and marking the walls. The spirit level is essential.", "Untreated rooms have an uneven frequency response, which means that any mixing decisions you make are being based on a sound that is 'coloured', because you can't accurately hear what's being played. In short, you can't possibly tell how your mix will sound when played back anywhere else. It isn't just an issue for mixing, though, because any recordings you make of acoustic instruments will bear all the hallmarks of the space in which you record them. That may be a good thing if the space in question is Ocean Way or SARM West, but probably preposterously bad if it's your living room or bedroom. So, if you want your mixes to transfer well, and your recordings to be free of room 'honk', you need to pay attention to the acoustic properties of your environment — no matter how good the gear you're using.", "The first thing to grasp is the outcome you want to achieve. It's a common misconception that acoustic treatment should kill all reverberation, and that you want a room covered floor‐to‐ceiling with foam tiles: this isn't what you're aiming for. You also need to bear in mind the limitations imposed by space and budget: most home studios are small in comparison with the Abbey Roads and AIR Lyndhursts of this world, and many home‐studio owners simply don't have the funds for bespoke treatment solutions.", "So what is the aim? Andy Munro, acoustic design specialist, remarks, \"acoustic design is the science that restores a neutral sound balance”. Applying that science means interfering with the path of sound to control the sound energy. Jorge Castro, chief acoustician at Vicoustic, says that \"in the case of affordable treatment, we need to control the energy of the sound first. Then we can take care of the sound quality. With small spaces, bass frequencies are always a problem, and we should control the low frequencies as much as we can.” In fact, he continues, \"In small rooms, I've never heard people saying they have too much absorption of low frequencies.”", "To achieve the right balance, there are two main approaches: absorption and diffusion. Products that have absorptive properties include foam and rigid mineral-wool (see the 'DIY & Rockwool' box), and they 'soak up' the sound energy, turning it into heat, through friction. Most effective on high‐frequencies, absorption is essential for reducing flutter echoes and for taming bright‐sounding or 'ringy' rooms. Bass trapping is also a type of absorption, but is specifically designed to absorb low‐frequency energy. A clever combination of soft, hard, thick and thin materials, including air, is used to make the most efficient bass trap, and an empty gap between the wall and the back of the trap helps to make it even more effective.", "Diffusion is the scattering of sound energy using multi‐faceted surfaces. Diffusers are commonly made of wood, plastic, or even polystyrene. Jorge Castro explains: \"diffusion helps in energy control and improves the sound quality in frequencies throughout the middle and high range of the spectrum, and also improves sweet‐spot image.” The 'sweet spot' is the place between the speakers where you should be sitting to get the best stereo image (imagine that your head and the two speakers form an equilateral triangle). That pretty much concludes the theory: now for the practice!", "Before undertaking this project, I'd read plenty about acoustics, but had never attempted to properly treat a room myself: the nearest I'd come was propping foam panels against the walls to tame flutter in the spare‐room‐cum‐studio of my rented house. I hadn't been able to glue or screw anything to the walls, for fear of incurring my landlord's wrath, and the thought of retouching the paintwork after tearing strips of self‐adhesive velcro pained me too! So this was very much a learning experience.", "The space in question included an area that would provide a reasonable‐sized live room, and another that would serve as a small control room, and although both were important, I really wanted to get the performance space right. I decided that I'd buy commercially available panels, because I simply didn't have the time, space or inclination for the DIY option. Most manufacturers of acoustic products also offer a consultation service, and they often have free on‐line calculators to help you decide on a suitable treatment option, too, so even if you choose the DIY route this can be a sensible place to start.", "I chose to get my treatment from Vicoustic, a company relatively new to the UK acoustic‐treatment market who make a range of products for studios and home theatres. I told them that, as this was the only live room for a small project studio, it needed to be quite versatile, with both a 'dead' corner for dry recordings and a more ambient space to liven up acoustic recordings where needed. I'd expected a solution with almost complete wall coverage, foam panels and diffusers covering every square inch, but Vicoustic came back with a plan that surprised me, which suggested that total coverage wasn't necessary.", "In fact, Jorge says that the typical home studio needs only between 30 and 40 percent coverage to adequately treat it. So don't go over the top: remember that we're trying to control the energy, or \"restore the natural sound balance,” and not to kill the sound completely.", "As for the proportion of diffusion to absorption, Jorge says, \"some believe it should be 50 percent absorption and 50 percent diffusion. In the home studio, because of budget and space constraints, the actual proportion can vary considerably.”", "So, you've decided on your acoustic treatment, you've had it delivered, and it's piled in the middle of the room. The next step is sticking it up on the walls, right? Well yes... but you also want to make sure that it goes in the right place, partly to optimise its acoustic performance, and partly because you don't want it to look like it's been put up by a two‐year old! This kind of glue requires a skeleton gun to apply, but is nicer to work with than the aerosol‐based adhesive. As a first‐timer, I found it useful to have the 3D drawings Vicoustic had supplied, as they enabled me to plan precisely where each panel would go. You can create a computer‐generated version of your room yourself using a freeware 3D drawing programme such as Google Sketchup (http://sketchup.google.com). This may seem a bit over the top (sketches on the back of an envelope would do the job), but it can provide a useful guide to print out and use like a map during installation. What's more, you can plan the look of a room, moving tiles and panels around on the computer instead of having to rip them off the wall if they look silly.", "With my 'map' in hand, it was time to mark up the walls. The Vicoustic plans showed the panels equally spaced along the walls, but without any dimensions or measurements to indicate how to space the tiles, so I measured the whole room and planned the position of all the panels supplied. A quick and easy formula for plotting the position of a row of equally spaced panels soon emerged. To calculate the distance between each panel, and between the end panels and the walls, you just measure the length of the wall, subtract the total width of all the panels to be fixed to it, then divide that figure by the number of gaps between panels (or by the number of panels plus one). Marking up is then a cinch, but to get things looking good, you'll need to mark the corner points and will require a spirit level and a spare pair of hands.When applying glue to the surfaces, use conflicting patterns, so that you achieve maximum adhesion.Applying adhesive to a foam bass-trap. Once plotted and marked, it's also a good idea to double‐check that you have the same number of actual panels as you have on your plan!", "With the planning done, it's time to stick the panels to the walls and ceiling. The way you do this depends on the type of treatment you're applying. Large, framed panels will come with brackets and (hopefully) sturdy fixings, whereas foam‐based tiles will need to be glued, using an aerosol‐based product or a tube of paste‐like glue that needs a skeleton gun. Spray‐mounting can often give less than satisfactory results, so I was glad to discover that the Vicoustic delivery included the tube variety. With just two tubes supplied, though, I soon had to resort to alternatives, and found that the sticky gunk used to fix mirrors to walls worked exceptionally well.", "To prevent the glue squidging out from the sides of the panels, I piped the glue on no less than an inch from the guide line on the wall and on the back of the panel itself, in different patterns, to increase the adhesion. With this kind of glue, I found that it would begin to set in about a minute, allowing just enough time to pull the panel off and turn it if it was the wrong way up. When sticking panels to the ceiling, I took the same approach. It was a textured ceiling, which called for lots of glue and a firm hand to seat the panels: again, it's useful if you can get a friend to lend a hand.", "Once in place, the Vicoustic treatment worked very well. The main part of the room is now nicely controlled, if a bit on the 'live' side, and the diffusers ensure excellent intelligibility of speech: a sure‐fire sign of good acoustic control. I had a few spare corner traps, which were put into the dry corner, to make it even more 'dead', and it will be easy to add a few smaller foam tiles to dampen the sound further if it's found to be too 'roomy' further down the line.", "Having tried some recordings in the room, I'm happy to say that excellent separation can be achieved between acoustic instruments and vocals by using the different areas of the room. Because the sound inside the room is controlled, the ambience can be used to good effect if a roomy sound is desired on the recording.", "So far, I've only addressed the dedicated live/recording space, and most home studios are single rooms, with both the monitoring and performance areas in the same space, so I asked Andy Munro to explain how to approach treating such a space. \"The best approach,” he said, \"is to sketch the room out, then divide each dimension into thirds. If the mixing position is on a third ratio, and so are the speakers, they will not stand on any of the half or quarter 'standing' wavelengths that cause a peak or trough in the bass [see the 'Standing Waves' box for more information]. The result will be a smoother sound, with fewer problems when the acoustic absorption is added. Ironically, most professional rooms are set up about the centre line, which tends to result in a 'hole' at certain frequencies.”", "Also important in monitoring rooms is the control of early reflections. When a speaker cone is driven, it disperses acoustic energy to the listener's ears directly, and also to the walls and ceiling of the room. Uncontrolled, these early reflections bounce back into the room and reach the listener a few milliseconds later than the direct sounds, because of the additional distance they've had to travel. Unless in a large room, this delay is not perceivable as a different sound; instead it disturbs the phase, and therefore the clarity, of the sound. To keep early reflections on a tight leash, the 'mirror points' of the room should be identified and treated. To do this, sit in the listening position and 'guesstimate' where a mirror would have to be placed to enable you to see each monitor cone from the sweet spot. Then apply absorption to these points. A 'ceiling cloud' can be positioned in a similar way, to control vertical reflections.", "Left: the untreated room. Below: I used the plans supplied by Vicoustic as a map when mounting the panels. You can make your own (perhaps not as detailed as these), using a freeware CAD package such as Google Sketchup.", "No matter how much you spend on instruments, amps, speakers and recording gear, you still need to pay attention to the space in which you use them. The treatment of home studios is tricky, because of their size and the construction materials used, not to mention the budget of the average home‐studio owner. It's impossible to get a 'pro-studio sound' from a space that's built as a spare bedroom, mainly due to the laws of physics, but also because 'proper' studios might have big bucks spent on acoustic design. But if you can get your head around what you're trying to achieve, you can still make such a space perfectly usable, with only a small amount of money, some forward planning and a little bit of knowledge.", "If you find yourself asking questions that I've not answered here, you could do worse than dip into the regular Studio SOS series of articles (in which the SOS Team troubleshoot readers' studios), or read some of the more in-depth articles about acoustics, such as the one in SOS December 2007 (/sos/dec07/articles/acoustics.htm). But the bottom line is that it needn't be expensive, and it isn't rocket science — so now you have no excuse!", "Without some pointers from these two acoustic treatment experts, I'm sure I'd have made some serious errors when tackling my project!", "Jorge Castro is the lead acoustician at Portugese acoustic treatment product manufacturer Vicoustic (www.vicoustic.com), who make foam‐based absorbers, and wooden and polystyrene diffusers. In the UK, Vicoustic products are available through Systems Workshop (www.systemsworkshop.com).", "Andy Munro is a leading acoustics expert who has designed some of the most acoustically impressive rooms in the world. His company, Munro (www.munro.co.uk), carry out all the construction work on multi‐million pound installations, but they also offer a consultancy service for self‐builders.", "2. Mark up the room, using a pencil to draw on the walls before fixing anything. Mark where the corners of the panels should go so that you can line them up precisely.", "4. When applying the glue, draw a zig‐zag on one surface and a dashed line on the other, to help optimise the adhesion.", "5. Once you've lined up the rigid panel, give it a firm push and a wiggle to help 'suck' it on to the surface. This is especially effective on textured ceilings.", "Different types of acoustic treatment products require different fixing methods, depending on the surface to which they're being fitted, so:", "• Use the right glue: solvent‐based glue is very sticky, and great for fixing foam to normal painted walls and ceilings, but contains solvents that will eat through polystyrene. So, when fixing polystyrene to walls, or putting foam on to polystyrene‐covered walls (as we did in Studio SOS in SOS October 2009), make sure you're using the solvent‐free stuff.", "• Use the right fixings: plasterboard (or 'drywall') walls can be a pain if you're mounting heavy objects. The best approach is to find the upright wooden joist or batten to which it's fixed, and screw into that. The next best thing is dedicated plasterboard fixings (right), which are basically big, self‐tapping screws with holes in the middle, into which standard fittings can be screwed. Heavy‐duty plasterboard screws and anchor bolts provide sturdy fixing points on plasterboard walls. Whatever you do, don't use a standard plastic wall plug! Failing that, and for really heavy objects, use wall anchors (far right), which are simple but clever contraptions that pinch the plasterboard from both sides, to make a sturdy fixing point.", "• Leave air gaps: leaving a gap behind rigid absorption panels will increase their effectiveness. An easy way to hang them from the ceiling involves plasterboard fixings, cup hooks, and some of the cable used to hang pictures. That shouldn't need too much explanation; just make sure you use proper fixings!", "Most home studios suffer from low‐frequency 'standing waves', where the physical length of the wave is a multiple of the room dimensions. The result is increased volume at frequencies where the wavelengths match room dimensions, and deep troughs or dead spots in places where the room dimension is an even factor (such as a half or quarter) of the wavelength. Standing waves are more apparent in smaller rooms; and square and cuboid rooms, or rooms where one dimension is an exact multiple of another, are the worst culprits. The wavelength of open 'E' on a guitar is around 14 feet (just over 4m), so if you've converted a single garage into a studio, your longest wall will probably be almost exactly the length of a waveform at that frequency!", "If you're strapped for cash but have time to spare, you could try building your own broadband absorbers instead of buying commercially made ones. For a guide to the DIY approach, see Paul White's comprehensive guide on how to fabricate these panels in SOS July 2006, and on‐line here: /sos/jul06/articles/studiosos_0706.htm.", "Paul often recommends using 'Rockwool' in his design. Rockwool is the name of a company who were instrumental in the popularising of naturally occurring mineral wool, and the product called Rockwool is exactly that: rock that has been melted and spun into wool‐like fibres. You'll find a variety of products with the 'R' word on the packaging, but the ones that we're interested in are the semi‐rigid insulation slabs. In America, Owens Corning are a popular alternative brand, while others such as Knauf Insulation, who make Rocksilk, cater for numerous territories. There are two figures to look out for: density and thickness. Most manufacturers have expansive tables on absorption coefficients and the like, which are a good guide if you know exactly which frequencies you need to tame, but for the 'plain vanilla' slab, I'd suggest something around the 60kg/m3 mark, with a thickness of 75mm. In most cases, this will act usefully as an absorber across a broad range of frequencies.", "All contents copyright © SOS Publications Group and/or its licensors, 1985-2016. All rights reserved. The contents of this article are subject to worldwide copyright protection and reproduction in whole or part, whether mechanical or electronic, is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of the Publishers. Great care has been taken to ensure accuracy in the preparation of this article but neither Sound On Sound Limited nor the publishers can be held responsible for its contents. The views expressed are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the publishers." ] }, "parsed_md": "A Beginners’ Guide To Acoustic Treatment\n\n# A Beginners’ Guide To Acoustic Treatment\n\nBuy PDF\n\n## Treat Yourself\n\nPublished in SOS December 2009\n\nPrinter-friendly version\n\nTechnique : DIY\n\nAn account of an acoustic newbie's journey from bare walls to a well‐balanced,\nsonically pleasant space.\n\nChris Mayes-Wright\n\nIt's easy to get carried away once the boxes of gear arrive. But make sure you\nhave a clear plan before sticking it up!\n\nThe physics of the propagation of sound is immensely complicated, and when the\nassortment of materials that make up the walls, floors and ceiling (plus any\nwindows, doors and furniture) are added to the equation, it's very difficult\nto predict what will happen to sound waves once they've left their source.\nWhat's more, every room is different, and it's not just the dimensions that\nwill dictate how the room will sound... Imagine two rooms of the same shape\nand size. One has two‐metre-thick concrete walls, and the other a single‐layer\nplasterboard stud-wall. Even with those brief, albeit extreme descriptions,\nyou probably know already that the two rooms will sound very different. Add in\nthe multitude of room shapes, sizes, wall‐construction methods and surfaces\nfound in home studios, and it becomes impossible to provide a one-size-fits-\nall guide to acoustic treatment.\n\nThe subject of acoustics is regularly discussed in SOS, but plenty of readers\nstill ask for the subject to be covered from a much more basic starting point.\nWhat follows is a look at installing acoustic treatment from a complete\nbeginner's perspective: some basic, essential information, along with a bit of\nadvice from acoustics professionals that should give you the confidence to get\nstarted. I'll follow this up by taking you step by step through my own recent\nexperience of treating a room.\n\n## Why Bother With Acoustic Treatment?\n\nFour hands are better than two when it comes to measuring and marking the\nwalls. The spirit level is essential.\n\nUntreated rooms have an uneven frequency response, which means that any mixing\ndecisions you make are being based on a sound that is 'coloured', because you\ncan't accurately hear what's being played. In short, you can't possibly tell\nhow your mix will sound when played back anywhere else. It isn't just an issue\nfor mixing, though, because any recordings you make of acoustic instruments\nwill bear all the hallmarks of the space in which you record them. That may be\na good thing if the space in question is Ocean Way or SARM West, but probably\npreposterously bad if it's your living room or bedroom. So, if you want your\nmixes to transfer well, and your recordings to be free of room 'honk', you\nneed to pay attention to the acoustic properties of your environment — no\nmatter how good the gear you're using.\n\n## First Things First\n\nA spirit level will help to keep things looking neat.\n\nThe first thing to grasp is the outcome you want to achieve. It's a common\nmisconception that acoustic treatment should kill all reverberation, and that\nyou want a room covered floor‐to‐ceiling with foam tiles: this isn't what\nyou're aiming for. You also need to bear in mind the limitations imposed by\nspace and budget: most home studios are small in comparison with the Abbey\nRoads and AIR Lyndhursts of this world, and many home‐studio owners simply\ndon't have the funds for bespoke treatment solutions.\n\nSo what is the aim? Andy Munro, acoustic design specialist, remarks, \"acoustic\ndesign is the science that restores a neutral sound balance”. Applying that\nscience means interfering with the path of sound to control the sound energy.\nJorge Castro, chief acoustician at Vicoustic, says that \"in the case of\naffordable treatment, we need to control the energy of the sound first. Then\nwe can take care of the sound quality. With small spaces, bass frequencies are\nalways a problem, and we should control the low frequencies as much as we\ncan.” In fact, he continues, \"In small rooms, I've never heard people saying\nthey have too much absorption of low frequencies.”\n\n## Absorption & Diffusion: What, Where, Why?\n\nThe multi‐use space before...\n\nTo achieve the right balance, there are two main approaches: absorption and\ndiffusion. Products that have absorptive properties include foam and rigid\nmineral-wool (see the 'DIY & Rockwool' box), and they 'soak up' the sound\nenergy, turning it into heat, through friction. Most effective on\nhigh‐frequencies, absorption is essential for reducing flutter echoes and for\ntaming bright‐sounding or 'ringy' rooms. Bass trapping is also a type of\nabsorption, but is specifically designed to absorb low‐frequency energy. A\nclever combination of soft, hard, thick and thin materials, including air, is\nused to make the most efficient bass trap, and an empty gap between the wall\nand the back of the trap helps to make it even more effective.\n\nDiffusion is the scattering of sound energy using multi‐faceted surfaces.\nDiffusers are commonly made of wood, plastic, or even polystyrene. Jorge\nCastro explains: \"diffusion helps in energy control and improves the sound\nquality in frequencies throughout the middle and high range of the spectrum,\nand also improves sweet‐spot image.” The 'sweet spot' is the place between the\nspeakers where you should be sitting to get the best stereo image (imagine\nthat your head and the two speakers form an equilateral triangle). That pretty\nmuch concludes the theory: now for the practice!\n\n## Getting Started\n\nThe treated performance space: note the mixture of diffusers, absorbers and\nreflective surfaces.3\n\nBefore undertaking this project, I'd read plenty about acoustics, but had\nnever attempted to properly treat a room myself: the nearest I'd come was\npropping foam panels against the walls to tame flutter in the\nspare‐room‐cum‐studio of my rented house. I hadn't been able to glue or screw\nanything to the walls, for fear of incurring my landlord's wrath, and the\nthought of retouching the paintwork after tearing strips of self‐adhesive\nvelcro pained me too! So this was very much a learning experience.\n\nThe space in question included an area that would provide a reasonable‐sized\nlive room, and another that would serve as a small control room, and although\nboth were important, I really wanted to get the performance space right. I\ndecided that I'd buy commercially available panels, because I simply didn't\nhave the time, space or inclination for the DIY option. Most manufacturers of\nacoustic products also offer a consultation service, and they often have free\non‐line calculators to help you decide on a suitable treatment option, too, so\neven if you choose the DIY route this can be a sensible place to start.\n\nI chose to get my treatment from Vicoustic, a company relatively new to the UK\nacoustic‐treatment market who make a range of products for studios and home\ntheatres. I told them that, as this was the only live room for a small project\nstudio, it needed to be quite versatile, with both a 'dead' corner for dry\nrecordings and a more ambient space to liven up acoustic recordings where\nneeded. I'd expected a solution with almost complete wall coverage, foam\npanels and diffusers covering every square inch, but Vicoustic came back with\na plan that surprised me, which suggested that total coverage wasn't\nnecessary.\n\nIn fact, Jorge says that the typical home studio needs only between 30 and 40\npercent coverage to adequately treat it. So don't go over the top: remember\nthat we're trying to control the energy, or \"restore the natural sound\nbalance,” and not to kill the sound completely.\n\nAs for the proportion of diffusion to absorption, Jorge says, \"some believe it\nshould be 50 percent absorption and 50 percent diffusion. In the home studio,\nbecause of budget and space constraints, the actual proportion can vary\nconsiderably.”\n\n## Planning\n\nSo, you've decided on your acoustic treatment, you've had it delivered, and\nit's piled in the middle of the room. The next step is sticking it up on the\nwalls, right? Well yes... but you also want to make sure that it goes in the\nright place, partly to optimise its acoustic performance, and partly because\nyou don't want it to look like it's been put up by a two‐year old! This kind\nof glue requires a skeleton gun to apply, but is nicer to work with than the\naerosol‐based adhesive. As a first‐timer, I found it useful to have the 3D\ndrawings Vicoustic had supplied, as they enabled me to plan precisely where\neach panel would go. You can create a computer‐generated version of your room\nyourself using a freeware 3D drawing programme such as Google Sketchup\n(http://sketchup.google.com). This may seem a bit over the top (sketches on\nthe back of an envelope would do the job), but it can provide a useful guide\nto print out and use like a map during installation. What's more, you can plan\nthe look of a room, moving tiles and panels around on the computer instead of\nhaving to rip them off the wall if they look silly.\n\n## Measure Twice, Stick Once\n\nWith my 'map' in hand, it was time to mark up the walls. The Vicoustic plans\nshowed the panels equally spaced along the walls, but without any dimensions\nor measurements to indicate how to space the tiles, so I measured the whole\nroom and planned the position of all the panels supplied. A quick and easy\nformula for plotting the position of a row of equally spaced panels soon\nemerged. To calculate the distance between each panel, and between the end\npanels and the walls, you just measure the length of the wall, subtract the\ntotal width of all the panels to be fixed to it, then divide that figure by\nthe number of gaps between panels (or by the number of panels plus one).\nMarking up is then a cinch, but to get things looking good, you'll need to\nmark the corner points and will require a spirit level and a spare pair of\nhands.When applying glue to the surfaces, use conflicting patterns, so that\nyou achieve maximum adhesion.Applying adhesive to a foam bass-trap. Once\nplotted and marked, it's also a good idea to double‐check that you have the\nsame number of actual panels as you have on your plan!\n\n## Stick 'Em Up!\n\nWith the planning done, it's time to stick the panels to the walls and\nceiling. The way you do this depends on the type of treatment you're applying.\nLarge, framed panels will come with brackets and (hopefully) sturdy fixings,\nwhereas foam‐based tiles will need to be glued, using an aerosol‐based product\nor a tube of paste‐like glue that needs a skeleton gun. Spray‐mounting can\noften give less than satisfactory results, so I was glad to discover that the\nVicoustic delivery included the tube variety. With just two tubes supplied,\nthough, I soon had to resort to alternatives, and found that the sticky gunk\nused to fix mirrors to walls worked exceptionally well.\n\nTo prevent the glue squidging out from the sides of the panels, I piped the\nglue on no less than an inch from the guide line on the wall and on the back\nof the panel itself, in different patterns, to increase the adhesion. With\nthis kind of glue, I found that it would begin to set in about a minute,\nallowing just enough time to pull the panel off and turn it if it was the\nwrong way up. When sticking panels to the ceiling, I took the same approach.\nIt was a textured ceiling, which called for lots of glue and a firm hand to\nseat the panels: again, it's useful if you can get a friend to lend a hand.\n\n## Hearing The Result\n\nVicoustic's on‐line 'solutions finder' suggesting some of their different\nproducts for a 25 square‐metre control room.\n\nOnce in place, the Vicoustic treatment worked very well. The main part of the\nroom is now nicely controlled, if a bit on the 'live' side, and the diffusers\nensure excellent intelligibility of speech: a sure‐fire sign of good acoustic\ncontrol. I had a few spare corner traps, which were put into the dry corner,\nto make it even more 'dead', and it will be easy to add a few smaller foam\ntiles to dampen the sound further if it's found to be too 'roomy' further down\nthe line.\n\nHaving tried some recordings in the room, I'm happy to say that excellent\nseparation can be achieved between acoustic instruments and vocals by using\nthe different areas of the room. Because the sound inside the room is\ncontrolled, the ambience can be used to good effect if a roomy sound is\ndesired on the recording.\n\n## Ultimate Control\n\nSo far, I've only addressed the dedicated live/recording space, and most home\nstudios are single rooms, with both the monitoring and performance areas in\nthe same space, so I asked Andy Munro to explain how to approach treating such\na space. \"The best approach,” he said, \"is to sketch the room out, then divide\neach dimension into thirds. If the mixing position is on a third ratio, and so\nare the speakers, they will not stand on any of the half or quarter 'standing'\nwavelengths that cause a peak or trough in the bass [see the 'Standing Waves'\nbox for more information]. The result will be a smoother sound, with fewer\nproblems when the acoustic absorption is added. Ironically, most professional\nrooms are set up about the centre line, which tends to result in a 'hole' at\ncertain frequencies.”\n\nAlso important in monitoring rooms is the control of early reflections. When a\nspeaker cone is driven, it disperses acoustic energy to the listener's ears\ndirectly, and also to the walls and ceiling of the room. Uncontrolled, these\nearly reflections bounce back into the room and reach the listener a few\nmilliseconds later than the direct sounds, because of the additional distance\nthey've had to travel. Unless in a large room, this delay is not perceivable\nas a different sound; instead it disturbs the phase, and therefore the\nclarity, of the sound. To keep early reflections on a tight leash, the 'mirror\npoints' of the room should be identified and treated. To do this, sit in the\nlistening position and 'guesstimate' where a mirror would have to be placed to\nenable you to see each monitor cone from the sweet spot. Then apply absorption\nto these points. A 'ceiling cloud' can be positioned in a similar way, to\ncontrol vertical reflections.\n\n## Conclusion\n\nLeft: the untreated room. Below: I used the plans supplied by Vicoustic as a\nmap when mounting the panels. You can make your own (perhaps not as detailed\nas these), using a freeware CAD package such as Google Sketchup.\n\nNo matter how much you spend on instruments, amps, speakers and recording\ngear, you still need to pay attention to the space in which you use them. The\ntreatment of home studios is tricky, because of their size and the\nconstruction materials used, not to mention the budget of the average\nhome‐studio owner. It's impossible to get a 'pro-studio sound' from a space\nthat's built as a spare bedroom, mainly due to the laws of physics, but also\nbecause 'proper' studios might have big bucks spent on acoustic design. But if\nyou can get your head around what you're trying to achieve, you can still make\nsuch a space perfectly usable, with only a small amount of money, some forward\nplanning and a little bit of knowledge.\n\nIf you find yourself asking questions that I've not answered here, you could\ndo worse than dip into the regular Studio SOS series of articles (in which the\nSOS Team troubleshoot readers' studios), or read some of the more in-depth\narticles about acoustics, such as the one in SOS December 2007\n(/sos/dec07/articles/acoustics.htm). But the bottom line is that it needn't be\nexpensive, and it isn't rocket science — so now you have no excuse!\n\n## The Experts\n\nWithout some pointers from these two acoustic treatment experts, I'm sure I'd\nhave made some serious errors when tackling my project!\n\nJorge Castro is the lead acoustician at Portugese acoustic treatment product\nmanufacturer Vicoustic (www.vicoustic.com), who make foam‐based absorbers, and\nwooden and polystyrene diffusers. In the UK, Vicoustic products are available\nthrough Systems Workshop (www.systemsworkshop.com).\n\nAndy Munro is a leading acoustics expert who has designed some of the most\nacoustically impressive rooms in the world. His company, Munro\n(www.munro.co.uk), carry out all the construction work on multi‐million pound\ninstallations, but they also offer a consultancy service for self‐builders.\n\n## Quick Tips\n\n1\\. Use this formula to find out how much space to leave between panels to\nachieve even spacing:\n\n(Wall Length minus Total Panel Width) acoustics_13\n\ndivided by\n\n(Number Of Panels plus 1)\n\n2\\. Mark up the room, using a pencil to draw on the walls before fixing\nanything. Mark where the corners of the panels should go so that you can line\nthem up precisely.\n\n3\\. Measure twice, stick once!\n\n4\\. When applying the glue, draw a zig‐zag on one surface and a dashed line on\nthe other, to help optimise the adhesion.\n\n5\\. Once you've lined up the rigid panel, give it a firm push and a wiggle to\nhelp 'suck' it on to the surface. This is especially effective on textured\nceilings.\n\n6\\. Get a friend to help!\n\n## Fixing Tips\n\nDifferent types of acoustic treatment products require different fixing\nmethods, depending on the surface to which they're being fitted, so:\n\n• Use the right glue: solvent‐based glue is very sticky, and great for fixing\nfoam to normal painted walls and ceilings, but contains solvents that will eat\nthrough polystyrene. So, when fixing polystyrene to walls, or putting foam on\nto polystyrene‐covered walls (as we did in Studio SOS in SOS October 2009),\nmake sure you're using the solvent‐free stuff.\n\n• Use the right fixings: plasterboard (or 'drywall') walls can be a pain if\nyou're mounting heavy objects. The best approach is to find the upright wooden\njoist or batten to which it's fixed, and screw into that. The next best thing\nis dedicated plasterboard fixings (right), which are basically big,\nself‐tapping screws with holes in the middle, into which standard fittings can\nbe screwed. Heavy‐duty plasterboard screws and anchor bolts provide sturdy\nfixing points on plasterboard walls. Whatever you do, don't use a standard\nplastic wall plug! Failing that, and for really heavy objects, use wall\nanchors (far right), which are simple but clever contraptions that pinch the\nplasterboard from both sides, to make a sturdy fixing point.\n\n• Leave air gaps: leaving a gap behind rigid absorption panels will increase\ntheir effectiveness. An easy way to hang them from the ceiling involves\nplasterboard fixings, cup hooks, and some of the cable used to hang pictures.\nThat shouldn't need too much explanation; just make sure you use proper\nfixings!\n\n## Standing Waves\n\nMost home studios suffer from low‐frequency 'standing waves', where the\nphysical length of the wave is a multiple of the room dimensions. The result\nis increased volume at frequencies where the wavelengths match room\ndimensions, and deep troughs or dead spots in places where the room dimension\nis an even factor (such as a half or quarter) of the wavelength. Standing\nwaves are more apparent in smaller rooms; and square and cuboid rooms, or\nrooms where one dimension is an exact multiple of another, are the worst\nculprits. The wavelength of open 'E' on a guitar is around 14 feet (just over\n4m), so if you've converted a single garage into a studio, your longest wall\nwill probably be almost exactly the length of a waveform at that frequency!\n\n## DIY & Rockwool\n\nIf you're strapped for cash but have time to spare, you could try building\nyour own broadband absorbers instead of buying commercially made ones. For a\nguide to the DIY approach, see Paul White's comprehensive guide on how to\nfabricate these panels in SOS July 2006, and on‐line here:\n/sos/jul06/articles/studiosos_0706.htm.\n\nPaul often recommends using 'Rockwool' in his design. Rockwool is the name of\na company who were instrumental in the popularising of naturally occurring\nmineral wool, and the product called Rockwool is exactly that: rock that has\nbeen melted and spun into wool‐like fibres. You'll find a variety of products\nwith the 'R' word on the packaging, but the ones that we're interested in are\nthe semi‐rigid insulation slabs. In America, Owens Corning are a popular\nalternative brand, while others such as Knauf Insulation, who make Rocksilk,\ncater for numerous territories. There are two figures to look out for: density\nand thickness. Most manufacturers have expansive tables on absorption\ncoefficients and the like, which are a good guide if you know exactly which\nfrequencies you need to tame, but for the 'plain vanilla' slab, I'd suggest\nsomething around the 60kg/m3 mark, with a thickness of 75mm. In most cases,\nthis will act usefully as an absorber across a broad range of frequencies.\n\nPublished in SOS December 2009\n\nIn this article:\n\nWhy Bother With Acoustic Treatment?\n\nFirst Things First\n\nAbsorption & Diffusion: What, Where, Why?\n\nGetting Started\n\nPlanning\n\nMeasure Twice, Stick Once\n\nStick 'Em Up!\n\nHearing The Result\n\nUltimate Control\n\nConclusion\n\nThe Experts\n\nQuick Tips\n\nFixing Tips\n\nStanding Waves\n\nDIY & Rockwool\n\nDAW Techniques\n\n100s of great SOS articles!\n\nCubase\n\nDigital Performer\n\nLive\n\nLogic\n\nPro Tools\n\nReaper\n\nReason\n\nSonar\n\nStudio One\n\nHome \| Search \| News \| Current Issue \| Tablet Mag \| Articles \| Forum \| Blog \|\nSubscribe \| Shop \| Readers Ads\n\nAdvertise \| Information \| Privacy Policy \| Support \| Login Help\n\nEmail: Contact SOS\n\nTelephone: +44 (0)1954 789888\n\nFax: +44 (0)1954 789895\n\nRegistered Office: Media House, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8SQ,\nUnited Kingdom.\n\nSound On Sound Ltd is registered in England and Wales.\n\nCompany number: 3015516 VAT number: GB 638 5307 26\n\n## Current Magazine\n\n### Web Edition\n\n### Tablet Mag app\n\n### Buy PDF articles\n\n### Magazine Feedback\n\n## Subscribe\n\n### Subscribe Now\n\n### Web Subscription FAQs\n\n## Podcasts\n\n## Competitions\n\n## Home\n\n## SOS Shop\n\n## News\n\n## Search\n\n### New Search\n\n### Forum Search\n\n### Search Tips\n\n## Articles\n\n### Reviews\n\n### Technique\n\n### Sound Advice\n\n### People\n\n### Glossary\n\n## Help + Support\n\n## Forum\n\n### Today's Hot Topics\n\n### Forum Channel List\n\n### Forum Search\n\n### My Forum Home\n\n### My Forum Settings\n\n### My Private Messages\n\n### Forum Rules & Etiquette\n\n## Video\n\n### Watch exhibition videos, tutorials, interviews, masterclasses\n\n## Readers Classifieds\n\n### Submit New Adverts\n\n### View My Adverts\n\n## My SOS\n\n### Change Password\n\n### Change My Email\n\n### Change My Address\n\n### My Subscription\n\n### My eNewsletters\n\n### My Downloads\n\n## Information\n\n### Advertising\n\n### Magazine On-sale Dates\n\n### About SOS\n\n### Contact SOS Staff\n\n### Controlled Circulation\n\n### Licensing Enquiries\n\n### SOS Logos & Graphics\n\n### SOS Site Analytics\n\n### Privacy Policy\n\nWe accept the following payment methods in our web Shop:\n\nAll contents copyright © SOS Publications Group and/or its licensors,\n1985-2016. 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Available in black, dark grey, and\nwoodgrain.\n\nPortable Dance Floor Mat, 3' x 6' size, 15 lbs.Style #\| Description\| Retail\nPrice\| Your Price \n---\|---\|---\|--- \n100-35-3\| Black Dance Mat (3' x 6')\| $181.95\| $149.95 \n100-25-3\| Dark Grey Dance Mat (3’ x 6’)\| $181.95\| $149.95 \n150-7095-3\| Woodgrain Dance Mat (3’ x 6’)\| $211.95\| $180.95 \nPortable Dance Floor Mat, 4’ x 6' size, 20 lbs.Style #\| Description\| Retail\nPrice\| Your Price \n---\|---\|---\|--- \n100-35-4\| Black Dance Mat (4’ x 6')\| $222.95\| $181.95 \n100-25-4\| Dark Grey Dance Mat (4’ x 6’)\| $222.95\| $181.95 \n150-7095-4\| Woodgrain Dance Mat (4’ x 6')\| $258.95\| $222.95 \nPortable Dance Floor Mat, 6’ x 6' size, 30 lbs.Style #\| Description\| Retail\nPrice\| Your Price \n---\|---\|---\|--- \n100-35-6\| Black Dance Mat (6’ x 6')\| $309.95\| $269.95 \n100-25-6\| Dark Grey Dance Mat (6’ x 6’)\| $309.95\| $269.95 \n150-7095-6\| Woodgrain Dance Mat (6’ x 6')\| $367.95\| $329.95 \n \n## Woodfoam Dance Floor Mat\n\nThe Woodfoam Dance Floor Mat has an extra high density foam backing. Mat is 3\nft. x 6 ft., 4' ft. x 6' ft., or 6’ ft. x 6' ft. weighs 25 lbs., 34 lbs., or\n51 lbs. Just roll dance mat out and start dancing. Perfect for all styles of\ndance (Tap sounds will be slightly muffled.) 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A good chair provides necessary support to the back, legs, buttocks, and arms, while reducing exposures to awkward postures, contact stress, and forceful exertions.", "Increased adjustability ensures a better fit for the user, provides adequate support in a variety of sitting postures, and allows variability of sitting positions throughout the workday. This is particularly important if the chair has multiple users.", "To ensure that the chair will provide adequate support, it is important that you try out different chairs before purchasing one.", "Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body.", "Poor back support and inappropriate postures may result from inadequate backrest size, material, positioning, or use. Working in these postures may lead to back pain and fatigue. For example, a chair without a suitable or adjustable backrest will not provide adequate lumbar support or help maintain the natural S-shape curvature of the spine.", "If your current chair does not have a lumbar support, use a rolled up towel or a removable back support cushion to temporarily provide support and maintain the natural curve of the spine.", "Use a chair with a backrest that is easily adjustable and able to support the back in a variety of seated postures. A backrest should have the following:", "A lumbar support that is height adjustable so it can be appropriately placed to fit the lower back. The outward curve of the backrest should fit into the small of the back.", "An adjustment that allows the user to recline at least 15 degrees from the vertical. The backrest should lock in place or be tension adjustable to provide adequate resistance to lower back movement.", "A device enabling it to move forward and backward. This will allow shorter users to sit with their backs against the backrest without the front edge of the seat pan contacting their knees. Taller users will be able to sit with their backs against the backrest while still having their buttocks and thighs fully supported. NOTE: some chair designs provide this adjustability by adjusting the position of the seat pan.", "Using a chair with a seat that is too high may force you to work with your feet unsupported or encourage you to move forward in the chair to a point where your back is unsupported making it more difficult to maintain the S-shape of the spine (Figure 2). These awkward postures can lead to fatigue, restricted circulation, swelling, numbness, and pain.", "If the seat cannot be lowered (for example, it would make the keyboard or monitor too high), use a footrest to provide stable support for the feet (Figure 3).", "Provide a chair with a seat pan that is adjustable and large enough to provide support in a variety of seated postures. It is recommended that the seat should be", "* Height adjustable, especially when shared by a number of users. The chair height is appropriate when the entire sole of the foot can rest on the floor with the back of the knee slightly higher than the seat of the chair (Figure 4).\nFigure 5. Seat pan with a rounded, \"waterfall\" edge", "* Padded and have a rounded, \"waterfall\" edge (Figure 5).\n* Wide enough to accommodate the majority of hip sizes. Chairs with oversize seat pans should be provided for larger users.\nPotential Hazards:", "An inappropriately sized seat pan can be uncomfortable, provide inadequate support to the legs, and restrict movement. One that is too short can place excess pressure on the buttocks of taller users, one that is too long can place excess pressure on the knee area of shorter users and minimize back support. One that is too small can restrict movement and provide inadequate support. Prolonged use can restrict blood flow to the legs and create irritation and pain.", "Seat pan should be \"depth\" adjustable to adequately support taller users while allowing shorter users to sit with their back fully supported. The seat pan should provide support for most of the thigh without contact between the back of the user's knee and the front edge of the seat pan.", "Provide a chair that is sized to fit small or large users. NOTE: this is especially important if the chair is to be shared by several users.", "Note: Using an armrest is up to you and the system integrators. Consider factors such as the amount of time during the workday that the user performs computer work, whether the user is experiencing or has experienced a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) or symptoms, and user preference.", "Armrests that are not adjustable, or those that have not been properly adjusted, may expose you to awkward postures or fail to provide adequate support. For example armrests that are:", "Too low may cause you to lean over to the side to rest one forearm. This can result in uneven and awkward postures, fatiguing the neck, shoulders, and back.", "Too high may cause you to maintain raised shoulders (Figure 6), which can result in muscle tension and fatigue in the neck and shoulders.", "Too wide (Figure 6) cause you to reach with the elbow and bend forward for support. Reaching pulls the arm from the body and can result in muscle fatigue in the shoulders and neck.", "Too large or inappropriately placed may interfere with the positioning of the chair. If the chair cannot be placed close enough to the keyboard, you may need to reach and lean forward in your chair. This can fatigue and strain the lower back, arm, and shoulder.", "Armrests that are made of hard materials or that have sharp corners can irritate the nerves and blood vessels located in the forearm. This irritation can create pain or tingling in the fingers, hand, and arm.", "If your armrests cannot be properly adjusted, or if they interfere with your workstation, remove them, or stop using them.", "Position adjustable armrests so they support your lower arm and allow your upper arm to remain close to the torso. Properly adjusted armrests will be", "Low enough so your shoulders are relaxed during use (Figure 6) (Adjust your armrests so they just make contact with your lower arms when positioned comfortably at your sides.), and", "High enough to provide support for your lower arms when positioned comfortably at your sides. You may be able to add padding to the top of your armrests if they are too low and not adjustable.", "Armrests should be large enough to support most of your lower arm but small enough so they do not interfere with chair positioning.", "Inappropriate choice of casters, or a chair without casters, can make positioning the chair in relation to the desk difficult. This increases reaching and bending to access computer components, which can lead to muscle strain, and fatigue.", "Maintaining good postures, such as straight wrists, elbows close to the body and head straight and in-line with the torso is often difficult because of a misalignment between the user and the computer components and accessories.", "A monitor positioned too high can cause you to tilt your head back, which fatigues the neck and shoulder muscles.", "A keyboard tray that is too small can cause you to move the mouse to a position of the desk that requires you to reach to perform mouse tasks. This pulls the elbow away from the body and can cause you to support your arm in an elevated position for an extended period of time.", "A keyboard that is too low causes you to bend your wrists at extreme angles, which can cause the finger tendons and tendon sheaths to bend around the bones of the wrist.", "Non-neutral postures can pull and stretch tendons, blood vessels, and nerves over ligaments or bone where they can become pinched and restricted.", "Tendons and their sheaths can rub on bone and ligaments, which can lead to irritation and fraying. This can lead to swelling within confined areas such as the carpal tunnel, which then restricts nerves and blood vessels.", "Tingling and numbness of the fingers and hands as well as pain from tendinitis and tenosynovitis (inflammation of a tendon sheath) can result.", "A properly adjusted workstation can help minimize awkward postures. Place the monitor in front of you at a height where you can look straight ahead and not tilt your head forward or backward. Place frequently used items, such as keyboards and pointing devices where you can reach them easily. Adjust and arrange keyboard trays and chairs so you don't have to bend your wrists up, down, or to the side. Adjust your chair so your feet and back are well supported. Proper neutral postures allow you to work with minimal stress on the musculoskeletal system.", "It is important to report signs and symptoms as early as possible to prevent serious injury or permanent damage. Users at risk for MSDs associated with computer use may experience some of the following signs or symptoms:", "The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. 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A good chair provides\nnecessary support to the back, legs, buttocks, and arms, while reducing\nexposures to awkward postures, contact stress, and forceful exertions.\n\nIncreased adjustability ensures a better fit for the user, provides adequate\nsupport in a variety of sitting postures, and allows variability of sitting\npositions throughout the workday. This is particularly important if the chair\nhas multiple users.\n\nTo ensure that the chair will provide adequate support, it is important that\nyou try out different chairs before purchasing one.\n\nThe following parts of the chair are important elements to consider in\ncreating a safe and productive workstation:\n\n * Backrest\n * Seat\n * Armrest\n * Base\n\nYou should adjust your chair along with appropriately placing your monitor,\nkeyboard, and desk.\n\n#### Chair Quick Tips\n\n * The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support.\n * The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest.\n * Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body.\n * The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.\n\nShow/Hide All\n\n###### Backrest\n\nPotential Hazards:\n\nFigure 1. Adjustable chair and backrest\n\nPoor back support and inappropriate postures may result from inadequate\nbackrest size, material, positioning, or use. Working in these postures may\nlead to back pain and fatigue. For example, a chair without a suitable or\nadjustable backrest will not provide adequate lumbar support or help maintain\nthe natural S-shape curvature of the spine.\n\nPossible Solutions:\n\n * If your current chair does not have a lumbar support, use a rolled up towel or a removable back support cushion to temporarily provide support and maintain the natural curve of the spine.\n * Use a chair with a backrest that is easily adjustable and able to support the back in a variety of seated postures. A backrest should have the following:\n\n * A lumbar support that is height adjustable so it can be appropriately placed to fit the lower back. The outward curve of the backrest should fit into the small of the back.\n * An adjustment that allows the user to recline at least 15 degrees from the vertical. The backrest should lock in place or be tension adjustable to provide adequate resistance to lower back movement.\n * A device enabling it to move forward and backward. This will allow shorter users to sit with their backs against the backrest without the front edge of the seat pan contacting their knees. Taller users will be able to sit with their backs against the backrest while still having their buttocks and thighs fully supported. NOTE: some chair designs provide this adjustability by adjusting the position of the seat pan.\n\n###### Seat\n\nFigure 2. Natural S-curvature of the spine\n\nPotential Hazards:\n\nUsing a chair with a seat that is too high may force you to work with your\nfeet unsupported or encourage you to move forward in the chair to a point\nwhere your back is unsupported making it more difficult to maintain the\nS-shape of the spine (Figure 2). These awkward postures can lead to fatigue,\nrestricted circulation, swelling, numbness, and pain.\n\nPossible Solutions:\n\nFigure 3. Footrest\n\n * If the seat cannot be lowered (for example, it would make the keyboard or monitor too high), use a footrest to provide stable support for the feet (Figure 3).\n * Provide a chair with a seat pan that is adjustable and large enough to provide support in a variety of seated postures. It is recommended that the seat should be\n\nFigure 4. Knee slightly higher than the seat of the chair\n\n * Height adjustable, especially when shared by a number of users. The chair height is appropriate when the entire sole of the foot can rest on the floor with the back of the knee slightly higher than the seat of the chair (Figure 4).\n\nFigure 5. Seat pan with a rounded, \"waterfall\" edge\n\n * Padded and have a rounded, \"waterfall\" edge (Figure 5).\n * Wide enough to accommodate the majority of hip sizes. Chairs with oversize seat pans should be provided for larger users.\n\nPotential Hazards:\n\nAn inappropriately sized seat pan can be uncomfortable, provide inadequate\nsupport to the legs, and restrict movement. One that is too short can place\nexcess pressure on the buttocks of taller users, one that is too long can\nplace excess pressure on the knee area of shorter users and minimize back\nsupport. One that is too small can restrict movement and provide inadequate\nsupport. Prolonged use can restrict blood flow to the legs and create\nirritation and pain.\n\nPossible Solutions:\n\n * Seat pan should be \"depth\" adjustable to adequately support taller users while allowing shorter users to sit with their back fully supported. The seat pan should provide support for most of the thigh without contact between the back of the user's knee and the front edge of the seat pan.\n * Provide a footrest, which may elevate the knee slightly to relieve pressure on the back of the leg.\n * Provide a chair that is sized to fit small or large users. NOTE: this is especially important if the chair is to be shared by several users.\n\n###### Armrest\n\nPotential Hazards:\n\nNote: Using an armrest is up to you and the system integrators. Consider\nfactors such as the amount of time during the workday that the user performs\ncomputer work, whether the user is experiencing or has experienced a\nmusculoskeletal disorder (MSD) or symptoms, and user preference.\n\n * Armrests that are not adjustable, or those that have not been properly adjusted, may expose you to awkward postures or fail to provide adequate support. For example armrests that are:\n\n * Too low may cause you to lean over to the side to rest one forearm. This can result in uneven and awkward postures, fatiguing the neck, shoulders, and back.\n * Too high may cause you to maintain raised shoulders (Figure 6), which can result in muscle tension and fatigue in the neck and shoulders.\n * Too wide (Figure 6) cause you to reach with the elbow and bend forward for support. Reaching pulls the arm from the body and can result in muscle fatigue in the shoulders and neck.\n * Too close can restrict movement in and out of the chair.\n * Too large or inappropriately placed may interfere with the positioning of the chair. If the chair cannot be placed close enough to the keyboard, you may need to reach and lean forward in your chair. This can fatigue and strain the lower back, arm, and shoulder.\n * Armrests that are made of hard materials or that have sharp corners can irritate the nerves and blood vessels located in the forearm. This irritation can create pain or tingling in the fingers, hand, and arm.\n\nFigure 6. Shoulders in various positions\n\nPossible Solutions:\n\nFigure 7. Office chair with adjustable armrests\n\n * If your armrests cannot be properly adjusted, or if they interfere with your workstation, remove them, or stop using them.\n * Position adjustable armrests so they support your lower arm and allow your upper arm to remain close to the torso. Properly adjusted armrests will be\n\n * Wide enough to allow easy entrance and exit from the chair,\n * Close enough to provide support for your lower arms while keeping your upper arms close to the body,\n * Low enough so your shoulders are relaxed during use (Figure 6) (Adjust your armrests so they just make contact with your lower arms when positioned comfortably at your sides.), and\n * High enough to provide support for your lower arms when positioned comfortably at your sides. You may be able to add padding to the top of your armrests if they are too low and not adjustable.\n * Armrests should be large enough to support most of your lower arm but small enough so they do not interfere with chair positioning.\n * Armrests should be made of a soft material and have rounded edges.\n\n###### Base\n\nPotential Hazards:\n\nFigure 8. Chair caster\n\n * Chairs with four or fewer legs may provide inadequate support and are prone to tipping.\n * Inappropriate choice of casters, or a chair without casters, can make positioning the chair in relation to the desk difficult. This increases reaching and bending to access computer components, which can lead to muscle strain, and fatigue.\n\nPossible Solutions:\n\nFigure 9. Chair with five-leg base\n\n * Chairs should have a strong, five-legged base.\n * Ensure that chairs have casters that are appropriate for the type of flooring at the workstation.\n\nx\n\n### Awkward Postures\n\nMaintaining good postures, such as straight wrists, elbows close to the body\nand head straight and in-line with the torso is often difficult because of a\nmisalignment between the user and the computer components and accessories.\n\nFor Example:\n\n * A monitor positioned too high can cause you to tilt your head back, which fatigues the neck and shoulder muscles.\n * A keyboard tray that is too small can cause you to move the mouse to a position of the desk that requires you to reach to perform mouse tasks. This pulls the elbow away from the body and can cause you to support your arm in an elevated position for an extended period of time.\n * A keyboard that is too low causes you to bend your wrists at extreme angles, which can cause the finger tendons and tendon sheaths to bend around the bones of the wrist.\n\nWorking in awkward postures can irritate or strain the bone-tendon-muscle\nconnections.\n\n * Muscles can be stretched or compressed causing them to be inefficient and resulting in possible fatigue and overexertion.\n * Non-neutral postures can pull and stretch tendons, blood vessels, and nerves over ligaments or bone where they can become pinched and restricted.\n * Tendons and their sheaths can rub on bone and ligaments, which can lead to irritation and fraying. This can lead to swelling within confined areas such as the carpal tunnel, which then restricts nerves and blood vessels.\n * Tingling and numbness of the fingers and hands as well as pain from tendinitis and tenosynovitis (inflammation of a tendon sheath) can result.\n\nA properly adjusted workstation can help minimize awkward postures. Place the\nmonitor in front of you at a height where you can look straight ahead and not\ntilt your head forward or backward. Place frequently used items, such as\nkeyboards and pointing devices where you can reach them easily. Adjust and\narrange keyboard trays and chairs so you don't have to bend your wrists up,\ndown, or to the side. Adjust your chair so your feet and back are well\nsupported. Proper neutral postures allow you to work with minimal stress on\nthe musculoskeletal system.\n\nx\n\n### MSD Signs and Symptoms\n\nIt is important to report signs and symptoms as early as possible to prevent\nserious injury or permanent damage. 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Please click the button below to continue.\n\nClose\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/five-health-benefits-standing-desks-180950259/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210128102737/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/five-health-benefits-standing-desks-180950259/?no-ist", "parsed_text": { "title": "Five Health Benefits of Standing Desks", "passages": [ "There was a time when standing desks were a curiosity—used by eccentrics like Hemingway, Dickens and Kierkegaard, but seldom seen inside a regular office setting.", "That's changed, in large part due to research showing that the cumulative impact of sitting all day for years is associated with a range of health problems, from obesity to diabetes to cancer. Because the average office worker spends 5 hours and 41 minutes sitting each day at his or her desk, some describe the problem with a pithy new phrase that's undeniably catchy, if somewhat exaggerated: \"Sitting is the new smoking.\"", "Much of this research has been spurred by James Levine, an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic. \"The way we live now is to sit all day, occasionally punctuated by a walk from the parking lot to the office,\" he recently said during a phone interview, speaking as he strolled around his living room. \"The default has become to sit. We need the default to be standing.\"", "All this might sound suspiciously like the latest health fad, and nothing more. But a growing body of research—conducted both by Levine and other scientists—confirms that a sedentary lifestyle appears to be detrimental in the long-term.", "The solution, they say, isn't to sit for six hours at work and then head to the gym afterward, because evidence suggests that the negative effects of extended sitting can't be countered by brief bouts of strenous exercise. The answer is incorporating standing, pacing and other forms of activity into your normal day—and standing at your desk for part of it is the easiest way of doing so. Here's a list of some of the benefits scientists have found so far.", "Levine's research began as an investigation into an age-old health question: why some people gain weight and others don't. He and colleagues recruited a group of office workers who engaged in little routine exercise, put them all on an identical diet that contained about 1000 more calories than they'd been consuming previously and forbid them from changing their exercise habits. But despite the standardized diet and exercise regimens, some participants gained weight, while others stayed slim.", "Eventually, using underwear stitched with sensors that measure every subtle movement, the researchers discovered the secret: the participants who weren't gaining weight were up and walking around, on average, 2.25 more hours per day, even though all of them worked at (sitting) desks, and no one was going to the gym. \"During all of our days, there are opportunities to move around substantially more,\" Levine says, mentioning things as mundane as walking to a colleague's office rather than emailing them, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator.", "Failing to take advantage of these constant movement opportunities, it turns out, is closely associated with obesity. And research suggests that our conventional exercise strategy—sitting all day at work, then hitting the gym or going for a run—\"makes scarcely more sense than the notion that you could counter a pack-a-day smoking habit by jogging,\" as James Vlashos puts it in the New York Times. The key to reducing the risk of obesity is consistent, moderate levels of movement throughout the day.", "Scientists are still investigating why this might be the case. The reduced amount of calories burned while sitting (a 2013 study found that standers burn, on average, 50 more calories per hour) is clearly involved, but there may also be metabolic changes at play, such as the body's cells becoming less responsive to insulin, or sedentary muscles releasing lower levels of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase.", "Of course, all this specifically points to danger of sitting too much, not exactly the same as the benefit of standing. But Levine believes the two are closely intertwined.", "\"Step one is get up. Step two is learn to get up more often. Step three is, once you're up, move,\" he says. \"And what we've discovered is that once you're up, you do tend to move.\" Steps one and two, then, are the most important parts—and a desk that encourages you to stand at least some of the time is one of the most convenient means of doing so.", "The detrimental health impacts of sitting—and the benefits of standing—appear to go beyond simple obesity. Some of the same studies by Levine and others have found that sitting for extended periods of time is correlated with reduced effectiveness in regulating levels of glucose in the bloodstream, part of a condition known as metabolic syndrome that dramatically increases the chance of type 2 diabetes.", "A 2008 study, for instance, found that people who sat for longer periods during their day had significantly higher levels of fasting blood glucose, indicating their their cells became less responsive to insulin, with the hormone failing to trigger the absorption of glucose from the blood. A 2013 study [PDF] came to similar findings, and arrived at the conclusion that for people already at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the amount of time spent sitting could be a more important risk factor than the amount of time spent vigorously exercising.", "Scientific evidence that sitting is bad for the cardiovascular system goes all the way back to the 1950s, when British researchers compared rates of heart disease in London bus drivers (who sit) and bus conductors (who stand) and found that the former group experienced far more heart attacks and other problems than the latter.", "Since, scientists have found that adults who spend two more hours per day sitting have a 125 percent increased risk of health problems related to cardiovascular disease, including chest pain and heart attacks. Other work has found that men who spend more than five hours per day sitting outside of work and get limited exercise were at twice the risk of heart failure as those who exercise often and sit fewer than two hours daily outside of the office. Even when the researchers controlled for the amount of exercise, excessive sitters were still 34 percent more likely to develop heart failure than those who were standing or moving.", "A handful of studies have suggested that extended periods of sitting can be linked with a higher risk of many forms of cancer. Breast and colon cancer appear to be most influenced by physical activity (or lack thereof): a 2011 study found that prolonged sitting could be responsible for as much as 49,000 cases of breast cancer and 43,000 cases of colon cancer annually in the U.S. But the same research found that significant amounts of lung cancer (37,200 cases), prostate cancer (30,600 cases), endometrial cancer (12,000 cases) and ovarian cancer (1,800 cases) could also be related to excessive sitting.", "The underlying mechanism by which sitting increases cancer risk is still unclear, but scientists have found a number of biomarkers, such as C-reactive protein, that are present in higher levels in people who sit for long periods of time. These may be tied to the development of cancer.", "Because of the reduced chance of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, a number of studies have found strong correlations between the amount of time a person spends sitting and his or her chance of dying within a given period of time.", "A 2010 Australian study, for instance, found that for each extra hour participants spent sitting daily, their overall risk of dying during the study period (seven years) increased by 11 percent. A 2012 study found that if the average American reduced his or her sitting time to three hours per day, life expectancy would climb by two years.", "These projects control for other factors such as diet and exercise—indicating that sitting, in isolation, can lead to a variety of health problems and increase the overall risk of death, even if you try to get exercise while you're not sitting and eat a healthy diet. And though there are many situations besides the office in which we sit for extended periods (driving and watching TV, for instance, are at the top of the list), spending some of your time at work at a standing desk is one of the most direct solutions.", "If you're going to start doing so, most experts recommend splitting your time between standing and sitting, because standing all day can lead to back, knee or foot problems. The easiest ways of accomplishing this are either using a desk that can be raised upward or a tall chair that you can pull up to your desk when you do need to sit. It's also important to ease into it, they say, by standing for just a few hours a day at first while your body becomes used to the strain, and move around a bit, by shifting your position, pacing, or even dancing as you work." ] }, "parsed_md": "Five Health Benefits of Standing Desks \| Science \| Smithsonian Magazine\n\nToggle\n\nShare Search\n\nSUBSCRIBE (Left)\n\nRENEW (Left)\n\nGIVE A GIFT (Left)\n\nSmithsonian Magazine\n\nSubscribe (Mobile)\n\nSmithsonian Magazine\n\nSearch\n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\n# Five Health Benefits of Standing Desks\n\n## Spending more of your day standing could reduce the risk of obesity,\ndiabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer\n\n(Image via Ramsey Beyer)\n\nBy Joseph Stromberg\n\nsmithsonianmag.com March 26, 2014\n\nThere was a time when standing desks were a curiosity—used by eccentrics like\nHemingway, Dickens and Kierkegaard, but seldom seen inside a regular office\nsetting.\n\n### Related Content\n\n * A Week of Camping Can Turn You Into a Morning Person\n\nThat's changed, in large part due to research showing that the cumulative\nimpact of sitting all day for years is associated with a range of health\nproblems, from obesity to diabetes to cancer. Because the average office\nworker spends 5 hours and 41 minutes sitting each day at his or her desk, some\ndescribe the problem with a pithy new phrase that's undeniably catchy, if\nsomewhat exaggerated: \"Sitting is the new smoking.\"\n\nMuch of this research has been spurred by James Levine, an endocrinologist at\nthe Mayo Clinic. \"The way we live now is to sit all day, occasionally\npunctuated by a walk from the parking lot to the office,\" he recently said\nduring a phone interview, speaking as he strolled around his living room. \"The\ndefault has become to sit. We need the default to be standing.\"\n\nAll this might sound suspiciously like the latest health fad, and nothing\nmore. But a growing body of research—conducted both by Levine and other\nscientists—confirms that a sedentary lifestyle appears to be detrimental in\nthe long-term.\n\nThe solution, they say, isn't to sit for six hours at work and then head to\nthe gym afterward, because evidence suggests that the negative effects of\nextended sitting can't be countered by brief bouts of strenous exercise. The\nanswer is incorporating standing, pacing and other forms of activity into your\nnormal day—and standing at your desk for part of it is the easiest way of\ndoing so. Here's a list of some of the benefits scientists have found so far.\n\nReduced Risk of Obesity\n\nLevine's research began as an investigation into an age-old health question:\nwhy some people gain weight and others don't. He and colleagues recruited a\ngroup of office workers who engaged in little routine exercise, put them all\non an identical diet that contained about 1000 more calories than they'd been\nconsuming previously and forbid them from changing their exercise habits. But\ndespite the standardized diet and exercise regimens, some participants gained\nweight, while others stayed slim.\n\nEventually, using underwear stitched with sensors that measure every subtle\nmovement, the researchers discovered the secret: the participants who weren't\ngaining weight were up and walking around, on average, 2.25 more hours per\nday, even though all of them worked at (sitting) desks, and no one was going\nto the gym. \"During all of our days, there are opportunities to move around\nsubstantially more,\" Levine says, mentioning things as mundane as walking to a\ncolleague's office rather than emailing them, or taking the stairs instead of\nthe elevator.\n\nFailing to take advantage of these constant movement opportunities, it turns\nout, is closely associated with obesity. And research suggests that our\nconventional exercise strategy—sitting all day at work, then hitting the gym\nor going for a run—\"makes scarcely more sense than the notion that you could\ncounter a pack-a-day smoking habit by jogging,\" as James Vlashos puts it in\nthe New York Times. The key to reducing the risk of obesity is consistent,\nmoderate levels of movement throughout the day.\n\nScientists are still investigating why this might be the case. The reduced\namount of calories burned while sitting (a 2013 study found that standers\nburn, on average, 50 more calories per hour) is clearly involved, but there\nmay also be metabolic changes at play, such as the body's cells becoming less\nresponsive to insulin, or sedentary muscles releasing lower levels of the\nenzyme lipoprotein lipase.\n\nOf course, all this specifically points to danger of sitting too much, not\nexactly the same as the benefit of standing. But Levine believes the two are\nclosely intertwined.\n\n\"Step one is get up. Step two is learn to get up more often. Step three is,\nonce you're up, move,\" he says. \"And what we've discovered is that once you're\nup, you do tend to move.\" Steps one and two, then, are the most important\nparts—and a desk that encourages you to stand at least some of the time is one\nof the most convenient means of doing so.\n\nReduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Other Metabolic Problems\n\nThe detrimental health impacts of sitting—and the benefits of standing—appear\nto go beyond simple obesity. Some of the same studies by Levine and others\nhave found that sitting for extended periods of time is correlated with\nreduced effectiveness in regulating levels of glucose in the bloodstream, part\nof a condition known as metabolic syndrome that dramatically increases the\nchance of type 2 diabetes.\n\nA 2008 study, for instance, found that people who sat for longer periods\nduring their day had significantly higher levels of fasting blood glucose,\nindicating their their cells became less responsive to insulin, with the\nhormone failing to trigger the absorption of glucose from the blood. A 2013\nstudy [PDF] came to similar findings, and arrived at the conclusion that for\npeople already at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the amount of time spent\nsitting could be a more important risk factor than the amount of time spent\nvigorously exercising.\n\nReduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease\n\nScientific evidence that sitting is bad for the cardiovascular system goes all\nthe way back to the 1950s, when British researchers compared rates of heart\ndisease in London bus drivers (who sit) and bus conductors (who stand) and\nfound that the former group experienced far more heart attacks and other\nproblems than the latter.\n\nSince, scientists have found that adults who spend two more hours per day\nsitting have a 125 percent increased risk of health problems related to\ncardiovascular disease, including chest pain and heart attacks. Other work has\nfound that men who spend more than five hours per day sitting outside of work\nand get limited exercise were at twice the risk of heart failure as those who\nexercise often and sit fewer than two hours daily outside of the office. Even\nwhen the researchers controlled for the amount of exercise, excessive sitters\nwere still 34 percent more likely to develop heart failure than those who were\nstanding or moving.\n\nReduced Risk of Cancer\n\nA handful of studies have suggested that extended periods of sitting can be\nlinked with a higher risk of many forms of cancer. Breast and colon cancer\nappear to be most influenced by physical activity (or lack thereof): a 2011\nstudy found that prolonged sitting could be responsible for as much as 49,000\ncases of breast cancer and 43,000 cases of colon cancer annually in the U.S.\nBut the same research found that significant amounts of lung cancer (37,200\ncases), prostate cancer (30,600 cases), endometrial cancer (12,000 cases) and\novarian cancer (1,800 cases) could also be related to excessive sitting.\n\nThe underlying mechanism by which sitting increases cancer risk is still\nunclear, but scientists have found a number of biomarkers, such as C-reactive\nprotein, that are present in higher levels in people who sit for long periods\nof time. These may be tied to the development of cancer.\n\nLower Long-Term Mortality Risk\n\nBecause of the reduced chance of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and\ncancer, a number of studies have found strong correlations between the amount\nof time a person spends sitting and his or her chance of dying within a given\nperiod of time.\n\nA 2010 Australian study, for instance, found that for each extra hour\nparticipants spent sitting daily, their overall risk of dying during the study\nperiod (seven years) increased by 11 percent. A 2012 study found that if the\naverage American reduced his or her sitting time to three hours per day, life\nexpectancy would climb by two years.\n\nThese projects control for other factors such as diet and exercise—indicating\nthat sitting, in isolation, can lead to a variety of health problems and\nincrease the overall risk of death, even if you try to get exercise while\nyou're not sitting and eat a healthy diet. And though there are many\nsituations besides the office in which we sit for extended periods (driving\nand watching TV, for instance, are at the top of the list), spending some of\nyour time at work at a standing desk is one of the most direct solutions.\n\nIf you're going to start doing so, most experts recommend splitting your time\nbetween standing and sitting, because standing all day can lead to back, knee\nor foot problems. The easiest ways of accomplishing this are either using a\ndesk that can be raised upward or a tall chair that you can pull up to your\ndesk when you do need to sit. It's also important to ease into it, they say,\nby standing for just a few hours a day at first while your body becomes used\nto the strain, and move around a bit, by shifting your position, pacing, or\neven dancing as you work.\n\nLike this article? 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Under certain circumstances and for vulnerable individuals, frequent computer use that involves awkward postures, repetition, and forceful exertions may be related to nerve, muscle, tendon, and ligament damage.", "If you use a computer extensively (several hours each day), many experts recommend that you consider proper workstation layout and posture techniques to minimize your risk of developing injuries of the hand/arm, shoulder, neck, and back.", "Overuse injuries develop over time, and may set in more quickly if you spend long hours sitting at a computer at home, as well as at work.", "Symptoms of a problem can include numbness in the fingers, sore wrists, lower back pain, or eyestrain (redness, dryness, soreness, temporary blurring of vision, and headaches).", "You may also develop general aches and pains in the neck, shoulders, arms, back, thighs, and lower legs (postural fatigue) or persistent pain or discomfort in muscles, tendons, and other soft tissue (repetitive strain injury).", "\"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.\" Avoid most computer-related overuse injuries. Some experts suggest that to reduce your risk:", "Many experts suggest that the ideal workstation lets you work in natural (neutral) postures that may minimize strain on your body. A workstation mismatched with your body may force vulnerable individuals into uncomfortable postures such as hunching over, slouching, straining, or twisting.", "Some believe that working for extended lengths of time in unnatural positions may be related to musculoskeletal injury. These experts note that problems with workstation set up for some persons may include using a chair that is the wrong height or size or does not support your back and incorrect height of work surfaces (desktop and keyboard), monitor, and source documents.", "Many people find that a good chair is one that adapts to their bodies. You may want to choose one that is stable and adjusts easily for height and tilt. Consider a chair with a backrest that supports the curve of your lower (lumbar) back. Sit back in the chair when you work at a computer.", "Experts suggest that you consider positioning your thighs horizontal with your knees at about the same level as your hips. Rest your feet comfortably on the floor or on a footrest if you need one.", "Slope down slightly and allow a 2 to 3 finger breath-space between the seat cushion and the back of your knees when sitting.", "Many people may be most comfortable when the height of the desks is at about elbow level when sitting down. Check that there is enough room below the work surface to comfortably fit your knees and thighs.", "Consider having the height of the surface holding your keyboard and mouse or trackball about 1 to 2 inches above your thighs. Center the keyboard in front of your body.", "You may be more comfortable if you use your arm, not just your wrist, to move the mouse. Choose a mouse that fits the size of your hand comfortably and is as flat as possible to minimize wrist strain.", "Correct placement of your monitor may help some individuals prevent eye strain, neck pain and shoulder fatigue by keeping your head and neck as straight as possible. Some experts suggest that your monitor should be separate from your keyboard and centered directly in front of you. Position the monitor:", "Position a document holder between the monitor and keyboard or right next to the monitor to avoid twisting your neck to view source material. Additional workstation considerations:", "Some find it helpful to use a head set if you talk on the phone and type at the same time.", "When you use a properly set-up workstation, you can sit at the computer in a natural (neutral), relaxed position that may help reduce your risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries:", "The body is not designed to sit still, even in correct position, for long periods of time. Some individuals find that using a computer extensively can cause discomfort, so regular pauses are not a waste of time. Change your seated position occasionally, stand up or stretch whenever you start to feel tired. Depending upon your work and environment, you may want to take breaks.", "Basic stretching exercises can help keep limber the joints and muscles you use when you sit at a computer. Some examples:", "Wrist: Hold arm straight out in front of you; pull hand backwards with other hand, then pull downward; hold; relax; repeat with other hand.", "Some individuals may find the design of a laptop computer is inherently problematic because the screen and keyboard are not in separate places. When you use a laptop, either your head/neck bends to see the screen, or your hands/wrists use poor posture at the keyboard. If you use a laptop frequently, consider buying either an external monitor or an external keyboard to improve the workstation set-up. If you use a laptop only occasionally, you may find that positioning the computer in your lap for the most neutral wrist posture is most comfortable.", "AAOS does not endorse any treatments, procedures, products, or physicians referenced herein. This information is provided as an educational service and is not intended to serve as medical advice. Anyone seeking specific orthopaedic advice or assistance should consult his or her orthopaedic surgeon, or locate one in your area through the AAOS \"Find an Orthopaedist\" program on this website.", "Copyright ©1995-2017 by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. All material on this website is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This website also contains material copyrighted by third parties." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Sit at a Computer-OrthoInfo - AAOS\n\nFind an Orthopaedist\n\nAAOS.org\n\nHome\n\nAbout Us\n\nGlossary\n\nEspañol & Português\n\nVideos & Multimedia Resources\n\nFor Physicians\n\nParts of the Body\n\nShoulder & Elbow\n\nHand & Wrist\n\nHip & Thigh\n\nKnee & Lower Leg\n\nFoot & Ankle\n\nNeck & Back\n\nHealth Centers\n\nBroken Bones & Injuries\n\nDiseases & Conditions\n\nArthritis\n\nTumors\n\nSports Injuries & Prevention\n\nChildren\n\nBone Health\n\nHealth & Safety\n\nTreatment\n\nTreatments & Surgeries\n\nJoint Replacement\n\nRehabilitation Exercise and Conditioning Handouts\n\nYour Healthcare\n\nPatient Safety\n\nPatient Stories\n\nResources\n\nCopyright 2007 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons\n\nHow to Sit at a Computer\n\nRegular computer users perform 50,000 to 200,000 keystrokes each day. Under\ncertain circumstances and for vulnerable individuals, frequent computer use\nthat involves awkward postures, repetition, and forceful exertions may be\nrelated to nerve, muscle, tendon, and ligament damage.\n\nIf you use a computer extensively (several hours each day), many experts\nrecommend that you consider proper workstation layout and posture techniques\nto minimize your risk of developing injuries of the hand/arm, shoulder, neck,\nand back.\n\nOveruse injuries develop over time, and may set in more quickly if you spend\nlong hours sitting at a computer at home, as well as at work.\n\nSymptoms\n\nSymptoms of a problem can include numbness in the fingers, sore wrists, lower\nback pain, or eyestrain (redness, dryness, soreness, temporary blurring of\nvision, and headaches).\n\nYou may also develop general aches and pains in the neck, shoulders, arms,\nback, thighs, and lower legs (postural fatigue) or persistent pain or\ndiscomfort in muscles, tendons, and other soft tissue (repetitive strain\ninjury).\n\nTop of page\n\nInjury Prevention\n\n\"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.\" Avoid most computer-related\noveruse injuries. Some experts suggest that to reduce your risk:\n\n * Use a properly set-up workstation.\n * Use correct posture including keyboard and pointing device techniques.\n * And most importantly, take frequent rest breaks.\n\nTop of page\n\nWorkstation Set Up\n\nIf you're like most people, you are more productive and efficient at a\nworkstation that fits your body size.\n\nMany experts suggest that the ideal workstation lets you work in natural\n(neutral) postures that may minimize strain on your body. A workstation\nmismatched with your body may force vulnerable individuals into uncomfortable\npostures such as hunching over, slouching, straining, or twisting.\n\nSome believe that working for extended lengths of time in unnatural positions\nmay be related to musculoskeletal injury. These experts note that problems\nwith workstation set up for some persons may include using a chair that is the\nwrong height or size or does not support your back and incorrect height of\nwork surfaces (desktop and keyboard), monitor, and source documents.\n\n#### Chair\n\nMany people find that a good chair is one that adapts to their bodies. You may\nwant to choose one that is stable and adjusts easily for height and tilt.\nConsider a chair with a backrest that supports the curve of your lower\n(lumbar) back. Sit back in the chair when you work at a computer.\n\nExperts suggest that you consider positioning your thighs horizontal with your\nknees at about the same level as your hips. Rest your feet comfortably on the\nfloor or on a footrest if you need one.\n\nSome experts advise that your chair should also:\n\n * Support your forearms with adjustable armrests that position your elbows near your waist.\n * Have a padded seat with a pan at least one inch wider than your hips and thighs.\n * Slope down slightly and allow a 2 to 3 finger breath-space between the seat cushion and the back of your knees when sitting.\n * Consider a base with at least 5 points that roll on wheels (casters).\n\n#### Work Surfaces\n\nMany people may be most comfortable when the height of the desks is at about\nelbow level when sitting down. Check that there is enough room below the work\nsurface to comfortably fit your knees and thighs.\n\nConsider having the height of the surface holding your keyboard and mouse or\ntrackball about 1 to 2 inches above your thighs. Center the keyboard in front\nof your body.\n\nMany experts suggest that when you use a correctly positioned keyboard:\n\n * Your elbows stay near your body in an open angle allowing circulation to the lower arms and hands.\n * Your arms are nearly perpendicular to the floor.\n * Your wrists are nearly straight.\n\nYou may be more comfortable if you use your arm, not just your wrist, to move\nthe mouse. Choose a mouse that fits the size of your hand comfortably and is\nas flat as possible to minimize wrist strain.\n\nTop of page\n\nMonitor and Source Documents\n\nCorrect placement of your monitor may help some individuals prevent eye\nstrain, neck pain and shoulder fatigue by keeping your head and neck as\nstraight as possible. Some experts suggest that your monitor should be\nseparate from your keyboard and centered directly in front of you. Position\nthe monitor:\n\n * About one arm's length (20 to 26 inches) away.\n * With the top of the viewing screen at eye level so you can see it clearly without looking up.\n\nPosition a document holder between the monitor and keyboard or right next to\nthe monitor to avoid twisting your neck to view source material. Additional\nworkstation considerations:\n\n * Locate your workstation away from sources of glare such as windows.\n * Organize your workstation so the objects you need most often are within easy reach.\n * Some find it helpful to use a head set if you talk on the phone and type at the same time.\n\nTop of page\n\nPosture, Keyboard, and Pointing Techniques\n\nWhen you use a properly set-up workstation, you can sit at the computer in a\nnatural (neutral), relaxed position that may help reduce your risk of\ndeveloping musculoskeletal injuries:\n\n * Spine: Ears are in line with tops of shoulders, and shoulders in line with hips.\n * Shoulders: Upper arms hang relaxed and close to the body.\n * Wrists: Hands are in straight lines with lower arms.\n\nKeyboarding and pointing techniques:\n\n * Keep your fingers relaxed while typing and using a mouse.\n * Use a soft touch on the keyboard instead of pounding keys with unnecessary force.\n * Grasp the mouse gently.\n * Avoid holding a pen or anything else in your hands while you type or use the mouse.\n * Relax your fingers and hands between bursts of typing or mousing using a flat, straight wrist posture.\n\nAdditional tips:\n\n * Don't rest your elbows on hard surfaces.\n * Rest your eyes occasionally by focusing on distant objects (i.e., look out a window).\n\nTop of page\n\nFrequent Rest Breaks\n\nThe body is not designed to sit still, even in correct position, for long\nperiods of time. Some individuals find that using a computer extensively can\ncause discomfort, so regular pauses are not a waste of time. Change your\nseated position occasionally, stand up or stretch whenever you start to feel\ntired. Depending upon your work and environment, you may want to take breaks.\n\nBasic stretching exercises can help keep limber the joints and muscles you use\nwhen you sit at a computer. Some examples:\n\n * General: Stand up and stretch your arms over your head.\n * Neck: Tilt your head to one side (ear to shoulder); hold; relax; repeat on other side.\n * Shoulders: Slowly bring shoulders up to the ears and hold briefly.\n * Wrist: Hold arm straight out in front of you; pull hand backwards with other hand, then pull downward; hold; relax; repeat with other hand.\n\nTop of page\n\nLaptop Computers\n\nSome individuals may find the design of a laptop computer is inherently\nproblematic because the screen and keyboard are not in separate places. When\nyou use a laptop, either your head/neck bends to see the screen, or your\nhands/wrists use poor posture at the keyboard. If you use a laptop frequently,\nconsider buying either an external monitor or an external keyboard to improve\nthe workstation set-up. If you use a laptop only occasionally, you may find\nthat positioning the computer in your lap for the most neutral wrist posture\nis most comfortable.\n\nTop of page\n\nMore information\n\nVisit the web sites of these organizations for more information on this\nsubject: National Institutes of Health, Division of Safety, Ergonomic\nInformationNational Institutes of Health, Division of Safety, Ergonomic\nInformation (http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/) Cornell University Ergonomics\nWebCornell University Ergonomics Web (http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/)\nUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) ErgonomicsUniversity of\nCalifornia, Los Angeles (UCLA) Ergonomics (http://ergonomics.ucla.edu/)\nOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of\nLabor, ErgonomicsOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S.\nDepartment of Labor, Ergonomics (http://www.osha.org/) Institute of Medicine\nof the National Academies, Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace: Low\nBack and Upper Extremities ReportInstitute of Medicine of the National\nAcademies, Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace: Low Back and Upper\nExtremities Report (http://www.nap.edu/books/0309072840/html)\n\nTop of page\n\nLast reviewed: October 2007\n\nAAOS does not endorse any treatments, procedures, products, or physicians\nreferenced herein. This information is provided as an educational service and\nis not intended to serve as medical advice. 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All\nmaterial on this website is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This\nwebsite also contains material copyrighted by third parties.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.fixr.com/costs/soundproof-room", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210708151233/https://www.fixr.com/costs/soundproof-room", "parsed_text": { "title": "2021 Cost to Soundproof a Room", "passages": [ "Cost to soundproof a room varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). Get free estimates from soundproofing contractors in your city.", "Cost to soundproof a room varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). Get free estimates from soundproofing contractors in your city.", "Noise can carry quite noticeably throughout a home. That’s why many homeowners opt for soundproofing solutions that reduce noise within their homes and make for a more comfortable, peaceful living environment. Soundproofing is beneficial for any homeowner, especially those with young kids or pets who may be subject to more noise. Not only is soundproofing nice for homeowners themselves, but it’s also something neighbors will appreciate. The overall goal of soundproofing is to minimize the noise entering and exiting a certain room or even the whole house.", "Soundproofing is a smart home investment. The average soundproofing cost range is between $1,000 and $2,500. The average homeowner spends around $1,500 to add soundproof windows and doors, plus another layer of insulation in a 130 sq.ft. room. The cost of soundproofing a room can be as low as $300 to add an acoustic door or wall panels in a room of the same size. Costs run as high as $45,000 for comprehensive soundproofing, including double insulated walls, new soundproof windows, and solid core doors throughout a 1,500 sq.ft. home.", "Added the Soundproofing Cost per Square Foot section with a table of prices and two subsections: Soundproofing New Construction and Soundproofing in an Already Built Room.", "Added the Window Soundproofing Cost section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.", "Added the Door Soundproofing Price section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.", "Added the Soundproof Walls Cost section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.", "Added the Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Type of Project section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.", "Added the Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Location section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.", "Added the Cost of Soundproofing Floor section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.", "Added the Soundproof Room Cost by Location section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.", "Added the Cost to Soundproof House Exterior section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.", "This cost guide has been completely remade, giving a more detailed description of the project. New information regarding the pros and cons, reasons to soundproof a room, soundproofing the ceiling and floor, different materials that can be used to soundproof a room, installation, and how these all affect the final cost have been added. There is also a section on room soundproofing with acoustic treatment, regular vs. soundproofing drywall, and one explaining the labor process.", "There is now a section dedicated to enhancement and improvement costs, and another that contains additional considerations, like saving tips, DIY tips, and possible air quality problems.", "Soundproofing a space requires different materials to block two types of noise: airborne noise and impact noise. As the name suggests, airborne noise travels from room to room through the air. Whistling, shouting, screaming, and other high pitch sounds are common examples of airborne noise. Impact or flanking noise occurs when soundwaves travel through building materials like bricks, plaster^ 1, and timber. Sounds that pass through the floors, ceilings, and walls are impact noises and generally low pitched. The sound of feet, falling objects, and washing machines are usually impact sounds. Soundproofing materials vary for each type of noise. Foam and similar fibrous materials are preferred for blocking airborne noise, while impact noise is best blocked by rubber sheets. By using materials that absorb or reduce sound, you can achieve significant noise reduction.", "Soundproofing is used in residential and commercial buildings throughout the country with a special rating system. In the United States, the sound insulation of buildings is measured in terms of sound transmission class (STC). While a poorly-made partition wall, through which you can hear everything happening on the other side, will have an STC score in the 20s, a luxury hotel room may have a score in the 60s. Most residential buildings have a score between 30 and 45.", "Soundproofing may be done at the time of construction or added to existing rooms. The average cost per sq.ft. for soundproofing new construction is $12 to $25. For rooms that are already built, the cost is $10 to $30.", "Room Size\| Average Cost to Soundproof New Construction (Labor Included)\| Average Cost to Soundproof Already Built Room (Labor Included) ---\|---\|--- 70 sq.ft.\| $840 - $1,750\| $700 - $2,100 130 sq.ft.\| $1,560 - $3,250\| $1,300 - $3,900 216 sq.ft.\| $2,592 - $5,400\| $2,160 - $6,480 300 sq.ft.\| $3,600 - $7,500\| $3,000 - $9,000", "Soundproofing a house during construction costs $12 to $25 per sq.ft. Contractors incorporate the soundproofing solutions into the initial build and labor costs. Noise-reducing insulation can be installed with the building frame and plaster instead of removing these materials to install insulation in an existing room. Double-layered glass on windows and doors helps with soundproofing and can be installed during the construction process instead of being replaced in a room that’s already built. If homeowners think they want comprehensive soundproofing throughout their new home, it often pays off to incorporate this project when building rather than later on when the house is finished.", "The average cost of soundproofing an existing room is $10 to $30 per sq.ft. You can seal doors and windows or get newer insulated glass. Adding insulation works well but involves more labor to get inside the walls and redo the plaster. A few inexpensive options are available for soundproofing an existing room, such as a door sweep that reduces external noises and blocks insects. Door sweeps cost $25 to $100. Acoustic wedge panels cost $1.60 to $4.60 per sq.ft. to install. Another option is to blow insulation into the existing wall by drilling a hole or add mass loaded vinyl ($100 to $200 for a 40 sq.ft. roll) between two drywall layers. Sometimes homeowners decide to build a soundproof wall over the existing wall for long-lasting sound reduction, especially in living rooms or studios.", "You can look at soundproofing prices based on which area of the room where you are working. The areas outlined in the table are the most common parts of a room that can be soundproofed, with the average costs for new builds or existing rooms.", "Area\| Cost to Soundproof New Construction (Labor Included)\| Cost to Soundproof Already Built Room (Labor Included) ---\|---\|--- Walls\| $150 - $300\| $100 - $350 Ceiling\| $200 - $400\| $100 - $500 Floor\| $150 - $1,000\| $100 - $1,500 Windows\| $300 - $1,400\| $250 - $1,500 Door\| $500 - $3,500\| $300 - $4,000", "Homeowners have the option to soundproof just one area of a room or make changes throughout the entire space. Some may choose to soundproof just the windows or doors and see if that makes a difference or if they need to invest in more soundproofing solutions. Here are the average costs of popular home soundproofing projects. Those that are DIY projects can be done by a homeowner or a professional. However, because of the simplicity of the project, it won’t add much to the labor costs, especially when combined with other soundproofing tasks.", "Acoustic caulk^ 2 costs $15 to $100 and serves as an affordable way to seal gaps between window frames and interior walls. Outdoor noise filters into the home through these gaps and affects the sound transmission. Acoustic caulk is noise-proof and latex-based, allowing it to block sound while maintaining full window function. It provides greater flexibility than standard silicone caulk and won’t crack or shrink when you open or close the windows.", "The average price for a window seal kit is $20 to $80. These budget-friendly soundproofing kits contain a durable window film and double-sided tape. The heat shrink film is clear, so it doesn’t impact the view. When secured over the window glass, it adds an extra layer of insulation and noise protection. If you want to make outside noise less noticeable without a complete window replacement, this is a good place to start.", "A soundproof window plug should cost around $25 to $75. This soundproof sponge is around 1’ to 3” thick and can be inserted into the window frame. Ideally, it will be an airtight fit, which offers the best protection from outdoor noise like cars, barking dogs, and loud neighbors. Look for window plugs made from closed-cell foam that’s water and chemical resistant. Window plugs work well for home offices and theaters where you want it to be extra quiet.", "The cost to fill holes in window frames is $50 to $300. The final price for this small soundproofing project depends on how many windows you do and how much filling material is needed. Putty, UPVC glue, or epoxy wood filler work to plug holes where sound may be entering. Sometimes homeowners combine this method with window plugs or window seals to improve the soundproofing level.", "The average cost of sound dampening curtains is $100 to $400. Generally, the heavier the curtains, the better they work at stopping noise. Velvet, vinyl, and similarly thick curtains absorb sound and prevent echoing for quieter living spaces. While loud noises may not be completely blocked, they are absorbed pretty well. Blackout curtains help with noise reduction while also blocking light from bedrooms and living rooms.", "Noise reduction window inserts cost $250 to $500 to install. Window inserts are essentially an extra layer of protection against noise vibrations inside the windows. These inserts press into the current window frames to seal drafts and block outside noise. One of the benefits of inserts is that they don’t damage the window frame. This means they can be used for historic original windows if you don’t want to change them, but you want to improve noise reduction.", "The average cost of installing soundproof windows in a new installation is $500 to $1,000. The cost of replacing regular windows with sound dampening windows is $550 to $1,200. In addition to soundproof windows with acoustic glass, there’s also the slightly more affordable option of standard laminated glass windows that cost $125 to $2,750. Soundproof windows have thicker laminated glass to essentially create a glass and plastic sandwich to lock sound in and prevent it from filtering into your living spaces. Pockets of dead air within these windows minimize noise transmission and protect against loud, disruptive sounds inside the house.", "Soundproofing doors cost around $300 to $3,500 for new construction and $500 to $4,000 to replace existing doors with soundproof options. You can make smaller upgrades to your door to lower the sound transmission. Often, homeowners start with smaller, less expensive changes and see if they provide a suitable level of soundproofing in their home before replacing the doors. However, it depends on personal preference and each individual home. Soundproofing projects labeled DIY may be completed by a homeowner or a professional. They are relatively simple and won’t contribute much to the labor costs.", "The average cost of acoustic door thresholds is $30 to $100. Acoustic thresholds are similar to door sweeps because they are designed to prevent noise from filtering in through the bottom of the door. Thresholds are installed on the floor instead of the door, so you can use the door without dragging the door sweep across the surface. Hardwood floors and other hard surfaces often benefit from acoustic door thresholds.", "Sealing a door to make it soundproof costs $35 to $90. Weather stripping around the door covers the sides, top, and bottom. This is most common for front doors and patio doors that serve as key entry and exit points for the home. However, you can seal any door in the house to block sound from carrying as much. Sealing doors helps them last longer and prevents pest problems and moisture damage.", "The average cost of a door sweep is $60 to $120. Noise often filters in through the bottom of the door, where there is a gap between the door itself and the floor. A door sweep is attached to the bottom of the door to seal the threshold gap. Not only is a door sweep a good option for reducing noise like pets barking and people talking, but it keeps dust, insects, and moisture out.", "The average cost of mass loaded vinyl^ 3 for soundproofing a door is $100 to $200. This densely packed vinyl absorbs sound waves and reduces vibrations. Adding mass is best for cutting down on low frequency sounds. Mass loaded vinyl rolls are versatile and can be cut to fit the door, plus used on other surfaces throughout the home. Different thickness levels are available, as well as fire-resistant and odorless varieties.", "The cost of acoustic panels for doors averages $100 to $300. These sound blocking panels are easy to install and remove. They hang over the door frame to reduce noise transmission between different parts of the house. Acoustic panels block sound and reduce echo. For homeowners with hollow core doors, acoustic panels are a good place to start soundproofing before replacing the doors altogether.", "The average cost of replacing hollow core doors with solid doors is $150 to $2,000. This is an important project considering sound transmission commonly occurs in weak spots in the doors or walls. A door with a hollow core comprises around 20 percent of sound transmission in a noisy room. These hollow core doors are most common in new home construction. By switching out these weak points for doors with solid cores, you can block out considerably more sound for a quieter, more relaxing room. Solid core doors have a thin wood, vinyl, or MDF veneer covering the wood pulp core. Steel and aluminum solid cores are also available, but they are lighter than solid wood.", "For $300 to $500, you can get a soundproof blanket for your door. Made from heavy, sound absorbing materials, these blankets cover the door and muffle sound. Various options are available. While they may not be the most attractive soundproofing solution, they work well, especially for children’s rooms and offices where it’s important to cut down on as much noise as possible.", "Soundproof doors range in price from $300 to $4,000. The cost of new construction soundproof doors with a dense sound absorbing inner layer is around $300 to $1,100 per door. Sliding glass doors like those on patios are usually more expensive to install, around $1,800 to $4,600. The benefits of sliding glass doors include great aesthetic appeal and a boost in home value. They are made of laminated glass that cuts sound transmission by over 75 percent. Soundproof glass doors are well-insulated and difficult to break.", "If a certain room in your home is very noisy, soundproofing the walls makes a big difference. Many different ways are available to soundproof your walls, ranging in price from $100 to $350. Some of the same soundproofing solutions recommended for doors can be used on the walls too, or you can renovate the walls themselves to reduce sound transmission.", "Soundproofing Project\| Average Costs (Installed) ---\|--- Rockwool\| $1 - $2 per sq. ft. Mineral Wool Batts\| $1.50 - $2.50 per sq. ft. Soundproof Foam\| $1.50 - $5 per sq. ft. Soundproof Paint\| $2 - $4 per sq. ft. Mass Loaded Vinyl\| $2.50 - $5 per sq. ft. Acoustic Panels\| $8 - $12 per sq. ft. Acoustical Caulk (DIY)\| $15 - $30 per 28 oz. Decoupling\| $15 - $60 per project Drywall Crack Repair\| $75 - $350 per project Resilient Channel\| $150 - $200 per project New Block Wall\| $150 - $350 per project Wall Art (DIY)\| $150 - $300 per art piece Double Drywall\| $40 - $60 per sheet installed", "At $1 to $2 per sq.ft., rockwool sound insulation is one of the most affordable ways to soundproof your walls. The stone wool insulation is used to absorb sound and reduce noise within stud walls and floors. The mildew and fire-resistant insulation has a sound dampening R-15 option and a special soundproofing variety specifically designed to create an interior wall noise barrier.", "The average cost of mineral wool batts is around $1.50 to $2.50 per sq.ft. This loose-fill insulation is fiber-based and slightly denser and stiffer than fiberglass^ 4 insulation. It’s used to reduce sound in steel stud interior walls and floors. In addition to absorbing sound, mineral wool batts insulation protects against fire and offers impressive thermal performance.", "Soundproof foam costs $1.50 to $5 per sq. ft. and is used to absorb echo inside the house. It’s most commonly used to soundproof a home theater or studio and comes in many colors and patterns. The foam is mounted directly to the wall and may be used in addition to heavy curtains, wall art, and other soundproofing modifications to make noise less noticeable within a room.", "Soundproof paint costs around $2 to $4 per sq.ft. or $30 to $40 per gallon of paint without labor. Much like regular paint, soundproof paint can be used on all surfaces, including walls. It can block mid-level frequencies and consists of a resilient base coat and a mass building finish coat. You can find non- toxic, environmentally-friendly soundproof paint varieties that minimize tinning, ringing, and echoing.", "Most homeowners pay around $2.50 to $5 per sq.ft. of mass loaded vinyl. This flexible material contains high-density metal, sand, and salt particles that reduce sound by adding mass to the walls, ceilings, and floors. It’s designed especially for noise control and can be sandwiched between layers of drywall to cut down on sound transmission within walls significantly. Most mass loaded vinyl comes in 4-foot rolls to cut and hang on walls.", "The average cost of acoustic panels is $8 to $12 per sq.ft. Acoustic panels are good for noise reduction and sound control, as they cover the existing wall and absorb sound effectively. Wall-mounted and freestanding panels can be pushed up against the wall. Also, you can hang panels from the ceiling to mitigate problematic noise.", "Acoustical caulk costs $15 to $30 per 28 oz. Caulk serves as an extra defense against unwanted noise, particularly when there are two layers of drywall. Caulk can be put in between the drywall layers to deaden vibrations that would otherwise travel throughout the wall. Acoustical caulk can be used to seal any cracks or holes in the walls, floors, or window frames. This is something you can do yourself, otherwise most professionals will add acoustical caulk as part of other soundproofing projects.", "The average cost of decoupling is $15 to $60 for an hour of professional labor to complete this soundproofing job. Decoupling is a simple and effective soundproofing technique that involves mechanically separating the two sides of a wall so that sound cannot pass through it easily. The two sides of a traditional wall are coupled by wood studs, making it easy for sound to pass from one side to the other. When you use a resilient decoupling mount, it hinders sound transmission and improves the soundproofing performance.", "Drywall crack repair is another soundproofing option that costs $75 to $350. Noise can seep through cracks in the drywall^ 5, especially in older homes where the existing walls may be decades old and in need of repairs. By filling and smoothing these cracks, you improve the sound protection in a room. Sometimes homeowners repair drywall cracks first and then make more wall improvements to enhance the soundproofing.", "The average cost of installing a resilient channel over existing drywall is from $150 to $200. This specially-designed metal bar improves the soundproofing of drywall, sheetrock, and ceilings. Resilient channels must be installed properly over existing drywall to achieve the best possible sound reduction. It’s best to use resilient channels to hang drywall.", "The cost to tie a new block wall into an existing wall is $150 to $350. The more walls you’re working on, and the more complex the project, the more professionals charge. This option is most popular with brick or concrete walls. The idea is to build a second wall in front of the current wall, leaving a small 100 mm gap between the two. This gap is filled with foam, rubber, and fibrous material to absorb noises coming through the wall and significantly improve the room’s soundproofing.", "Most sound absorbing wall art is priced at $150 to $300 each. This is a unique option for homeowners who want to improve the soundproofing in their home while also respecting their interior design. Wall art panels come in several patterns and colors and offer an additional barrier to trap sound from the wall. Generally, the larger and thicker the art piece, the better it absorbs sound inside the home. You can hang the wall art on your own or ask a professional for help while they do the rest of the soundproofing, but it shouldn’t add much to the labor costs.", "Expect to pay around $40 to $60 per sheet of drywall. Double drywall involves adding a second layer of drywall to produce better insulation and protection against sound. By putting soundproofing material between the two layers, you drown out much of the noise that would otherwise carry through the walls. Double drywall is a good solution for walls with hollow cavities that transmit noise easily.", "Soundproofing the ceiling is another possibility, especially in a home with multiple levels or a loud tin roof. Ceiling soundproofing solutions are especially popular in homes with basements or hardwood floors on the main level that carry sounds more than carpet. To block sound waves traveling through the ceiling, you can add insulation between ceiling joists, including on top of any recessed ceiling lights, add resilient sound clips on ceiling joists, add a second layer of drywall using green glue, or fill the space between seams and the perimeter using acoustic caulk. Acoustic panels and mass loaded vinyl can also add density to the ceiling to prevent sound transfer. The average costs for different ceiling soundproofing projects are highlighted below.", "Soundproofing Project\| Average Costs (Installed) ---\|--- Acoustic Panels\| $1 - $10 per sq.ft. Insulation\| $1.50 - $4 per sq.ft. Foam\| $1.50 - $5 per sq.ft. Mass Loaded Vinyl\| $2.50 - $5 per sq.ft. Resilient Sound Isolation Clips\| $5 - $10 per clip Green Glue\| $15 - $30 per 28 oz. Double Layer Drywall\| $40 - $60 per sheet", "Acoustic ceiling panels cost $1 to $10 per sq.ft. Like acoustic wall panels, ceiling tiles are cheaper, around $1 to $4 per sq.ft. if it’s the mineral fiberboard that’s standard throughout the homebuilding industry. High-end wood and metal panels cost more, around $3 to $10 per sq.ft. When installed on the ceiling, acoustic panels absorb noise from the roof or upper levels of the home, such as footsteps, rain, and music.", "The average cost of soundproof ceiling insulation is $1.50 to $4 per sq.ft. Fiberglass insulation adds a layer of protection between the ceiling and the building structure above, whether it’s a second layer of living space, the attic, or the roof. Many homeowners choose soundproof ceiling insulation for their basements and first levels. This way, they lower the noise from activity on the upper floors. The combination of insulation and drywall works the best.", "Acoustic foam panels are $1.50 to $5 per sq.ft. to install on the ceiling. The foam absorbs noise and is preferred for home studios, theaters, and entertaining rooms. The sound of music and movies is kept inside the space without being so loud in other areas of the house. These panels improve sound quality and reduce echo.", "Homeowners pay $2.50 to $5 per sq.ft. for mass loaded vinyl on the ceiling. The material is the same as what’s often used on walls, with densely packed vinyl to absorb sound and produce quieter living spaces. Flexible rolls of vinyl are easy to work with and can be cut to fit the ceiling, plus used for soundproofing other building materials and areas of the home.", "Resilient sound isolation clips cost $5 to $10 per clip. They are often used to mount drywall and trap sound, so it doesn’t carry throughout the whole space. Resilient sound isolation clips can be added to ceiling joists to improve the STC rating. They are an important part of decoupling ceilings to minimize noise transmission.", "Green Glue costs $15 to $30 per 28 oz. This noise proofing compound forms a damping system when put between two rigid drywall layers. With a unique polymeric formula, green glue turns sound waves’ mechanical energy into heat, reducing audible sound throughout living rooms. Green Glue is the best for dissipating low frequency noise.", "You will pay $40 to $60 per sheet of drywall to create a double layer drywall ceiling. Two layers of drywall are better than one, especially when a soundproofing compound is inserted between the layers to lock in noise and prevent it from causing noise problems. Contractors often recommend adding an additional layer of drywall, particularly in lower-level rooms that can hear the noise from above.", "Sometimes homeowners prefer to soundproof the majority of their living space rather than just one room. These projects usually involve soundproofing the ceiling. The cost of ceiling soundproofing in different areas of the house depends on the square footage, with prices ranging from $1 to $6 per sq.ft. Here are the average costs of installing soundproof ceilings in these common locations.", "The average cost of soundproofing the ceiling in a garage is $200 to $1,000. Many homeowners don’t go overboard on the aesthetic appeal of the garage ceiling. However, soundproofing can be a worthwhile investment, especially if the garage is situated underneath part of the house. Some garages don’t have insulation, so adding insulation and drywall to the ceiling is the main cost.", "Soundproofing a basement ceiling costs $500 to $3,000. Basement soundproofing is popular because, in many homes, residents can hear footsteps, music, and other noises coming from the upper floors. This project typically costs more than the garage ceiling because homeowners prefer a finished basement ceiling that’s soundproof and attractive. A double drywall layer, ceiling insulation, or acoustic panels improves basement sound transmission.", "The average cost of soundproofing a condo ceiling is $800 to $4,000. Many condo building residents report they can hear noise coming from the surrounding units, including those on the floor above. In that case, soundproofing the ceiling makes a difference while also locking in noise from music, TV, pets, and children. To maintain the interior design of the condo, it’s preferable to have a double drywall layer with insulation and acoustic panels for a nice finish.", "The average cost of soundproofing an apartment ceiling is $850 to $4,000. Apartments are similar to condos in terms of soundproofing requirements and suggestions. But the final cost depends on the apartment square footage and the level of soundproofing needed. Acoustic panels and Green Glue with double layer drywall produce the most efficient soundproofing in an apartment, helping to block out the noise from neighbors.", "If you are looking to soundproof your room against impact noise (the sound of footsteps or objects falling against the floor), a heavy carpet and rug pad offer a quick and easy fix. If it is new construction, you can install resilient underlayment, vinyl barrier, and soundproof insulation between the floor joists and sound clips below the joists for best results. Carpet underlayment, which consists of a resilient acoustic foam layer with a vinyl barrier on one side, offers good results for carpeted floors. Here are the average costs for the most popular floor soundproofing projects, including those with professional installation and several DIY projects that don’t add to labor costs.", "Soundproofing Project\| Average Costs (Installed) ---\|--- Soundproof Floor Underlayment\| $0.20 - $0.50 per sq.ft. Carpet Pad\| $0.20 - $1 per sq.ft. Interlocking Floor Mats (DIY)\| $1 - $2.50 per sq.ft. Sound Absorbing Carpet\| $1 - $3 per sq.ft. Sound Dampening Rug (DIY)\| $1 - $4 per sq.ft. Blown Sound Insulation\| $40 - $200 Green Glue\| $15 - $30 per 28 oz.", "The average cost of a soundproof floor underlayment^ 6 is $0.20 to $0.50 per sq.ft. This underlayment is placed beneath carpet, hardwood, tile, or laminate floor. It serves as a protective layer against sound transmission and keeps cold floors warmer. A soundproof underlayment is easier to install on naked floorboards before the final flooring is installed. Otherwise, you need to remove the top layer of flooring to install the underlayment.", "The average cost of a soundproof carpet pad^ 7 is $0.20 to $1 per sq.ft. These pads support carpet floors and create a sound barrier to keep unwanted room noise to a minimum. Sound absorbing carpet pads are made of thick rubber that’s durable and dynamic for any room in the house. Keep in mind the amount of traffic in the room, so you know how thick the carpet pad needs to be. If it’s a living room, kitchen, or hallway where people are walking regularly, the carpet pad should be thicker than if it’s a bedroom or office where there won’t be much activity.", "Interlocking floor mats cost $1 to $2.50 per sq.ft. These mats are commonly used in home gyms and playrooms where there is heavy equipment and physical activity. Interlocking floor mats provide a cushion against sound and can be placed on top of existing hard floors. Rubber foam mats are easy to put together and move around, so they are preferred for temporary and versatile soundproofing. They can be kept in place for solid soundproofing. That’s a matter of personal preference.", "The average cost of sound absorbing carpet is $1 to $3 per sq.ft. Soft fabrics in plush carpets are naturally sound absorbing, and the thicker the carpet, the better. Carpet absorbs sound waves and keeps rooms warm and welcoming. Special acoustic carpets are optimized to absorb the sound of voices, music, and footsteps.", "A less permanent option is a sound dampening rug, which costs $1 to $4 per sq.ft. Instead of installing a full carpet, you can lay down a rug that achieves a similar effect. A sound dampening rug can be moved out of a room and cleaned when needed, but otherwise, it works well to dampen the volume of noise and make it less noticeable throughout the home. When combined with furniture and cushions, a sound dampening rug makes a noticeable difference to a room.", "Installing blown sound insulation between floors costs $40 to $200. This insulation is made of fiberglass or cellulose to create a tight fit that seals around all the flooring framework, including pipes and openings. Blown sound insulation makes a strong sound barrier thanks to the dense filling, which needs professional labor to insert into the floor using a drilled hole.", "Green Glue for soundproofing floors costs $15 to $30 per 28 oz. This unique sound reduction compound is used for floors, ceilings, and other home surfaces. It is best used between two floor layers, as it eliminates low frequencies and minimizes audible sound. This method is best done in new construction or a full renovation.", "The overall costs of soundproofing a certain room vary greatly based on the room’s size, layout, and design. The project pricing depends on the extent of the soundproofing. For example, making minimal changes to cut down on sound in a living room will be much less expensive than decking out a home theater with state-of-the-art soundproofing solutions. Here are the average costs for soundproofing different rooms in the house.", "Location\| Average Costs (Installed) ---\|--- Furnace Room\| $100 - $250 Bathroom\| $100 - $300 Laundry Room\| $200 - $800 Home Gym\| $300 - $900 Home Office\| $300 - $1,000 Bedroom\| $300 - $1,500 Kitchen\| $400 - $1,500 Basement\| $500 - $3,000 Home Theater\| $1,000 - $5,000", "The cost of soundproofing a furnace room is $100 to $250. This average price is relatively low compared to other rooms in the house, as this is usually a mechanical space where the furnace, water heater, and pipes are located. While many homeowners want to minimize the sound coming from this machinery room, they usually aren’t as concerned with the aesthetic appeal of the furnace room. Simpler, less expensive soundproof methods like acoustic panels and door sweeps may do the trick.", "The cost of soundproofing a bathroom is between $100 and $300. This is another small space in the house, so replacing the current surfaces with soundproof ones can be more affordable than large living rooms and bedrooms. Bathroom rugs reduce noise on the hard floors, while insulated doors and windows have a positive impact on the overall noise reduction.", "The average price of soundproofing a laundry room is $200 to $800. The main source of sound in the laundry room is the washing machine and dryer. Laundry rooms that are close to the garage or kitchen may also have noise from those rooms. Laying down rugs or interlocking floor mats is a good place to start, while insulated walls with double layer drywall produce a dramatic reduction in noise coming in and out of the laundry room.", "Soundproofing a home gym costs $300 to $900. While most home gyms are no larger than a bedroom or office, they usually contain some large workout equipment that produces its fair share of noise. Most people like to play music or TV while working out, so soundproofing the gym keeps the noise down in other areas of the house. Floor mats and acoustic panels on the wall are the most common soundproofing projects for home gyms, but all the walls, ceiling, and floor can also be insulated for the best results.", "The majority of homeowners spend between $300 and $1,000 to soundproof a home office. Thick carpet and rugs are a smart investment to make home offices less noisy and more comfortable, while acoustic wall and door panels also reduce noise filtering through the rest of the house. The whole point of a home office is to have a private, quiet place to work, which is why many homeowners pay a little more to have double insulated walls and ceilings in their office space.", "The average cost to soundproof a bedroom is $300 to $1,500. Installing carpet pads and an underlayer traps noise, as can heavy curtains and acoustic panels. To increase the privacy and sound reduction in a bedroom, homeowners can use mass loaded vinyl and thick insulation throughout the floors, ceilings, and walls. Double glazed windows and solid core doors are also recommended for soundproofing a bedroom.", "Most kitchen soundproofing projects cost $400 to $1,500. A lot of noise naturally comes from the kitchen with cooking, cleaning, and gathering. To control the noise entering and exiting the kitchen, acoustic panels, double- glazed windows, and insulated drywall are smart soundproofing solutions. While hard flooring surfaces are preferred in a kitchen, a sound absorbing underlayer or stylish rug helps reduce sound.", "The average cost of soundproofing a basement is $500 to $3,000. Basements often need insulated ceiling or acoustic ceiling panels to minimize sound coming from the upper levels. Carpet flooring throughout the basement and double drywall keep the space warm and quiet. Soundproofing in basements may include insulated windows and solid doors to keep the basement noise from interfering with the rest of the house.", "Soundproofing a home theater costs $1,000 to $5,000 on average. This space requires special soundproofing methods because the acoustics are important to keep sound from escaping and entering the room and to ensure the best possible sound quality. Acoustic paneling and sound absorbing materials are typically added across all the walls, ceilings, and floors to muffle as much sound as possible.", "While a few soundproofing projects can be done by yourself, such as laying down a rug or using a door sweep, most soundproofing work should be done by professionals. Dedicated soundproofing companies specialize in acoustic paneling and setups, but handymen can perform many soundproofing projects. Generally, handymen help with insulation, flooring installation, and window/door replacements. If you want premium professional experience and are focused more on achieving the best possible acoustics, it’s best to call a specialized soundproofing company.", "Whether they charge per hour or offer fixed rates depends on each individual company. Most contractors and soundproofing professionals offer both pricing options depending on the project and labor required. The average labor cost for soundproofing one room is $200 to $400, with hourly rates of $50 to $100 for handymen and $75 to $200 for soundproofing professionals. The time it takes to complete soundproofing varies greatly depending on the project. For example, a simple door sweep or acoustic panel installation can be done in under an hour, while installing new soundproof windows, doors, and insulation can take several hours or a full day.", "While most homeowners think of soundproofing inside their home, there are also options to soundproof the exterior of your house. To increase privacy, security, and comfort throughout your entire property, you may want to consider soundproofing the exterior, with average prices ranging from $500 to $4,500.", "The average cost of soundproofing an exterior door is $500 to $1,500. You can start by weather stripping your front door or patio door to provide a better seal against outdoor noise. If you have a hollow exterior door, you can swap it out for a solid core door to better block street noise. The larger the door, the more it will cost. If you have multiple entry and exit points, such as a front door and a side patio, you will need to budget more to soundproof all your exterior doors.", "Expect to pay around $500 to $2,000 to soundproof a garden room. These outdoor spaces come in different sizes, impacting the project cost. If the existing glass windows and doors are made of thin glass, they can be sealed or even switched out for double or triple glazed glass. A solid core door and acoustic panels also work well for soundproofing a garden room.", "The average price of soundproofing a garage is $2,000 to $3,500. The majority of this project cost goes toward sound absorbing garage doors with quiet operation motors. Adding weather stripping to the garage door so it’s fully sealed assists with noise reduction. Acoustic panels and insulation within the garage block out neighborhood noise.", "Soundproofing a fence averages $2,000 to $4,500. Special noise reduction fence panels can be attached to wood or vinyl fences to control noise levels. This upgrade is becoming more popular with families who want a safe space for kids to play in the back or front yard without so much noise coming in or out.", "The way you decorate your home impacts soundproofing. Without even knowing it, you may be reducing sound transmission in certain rooms. Think about what you already have in your house and how it helps with soundproofing. Couches, chairs, cushions, curtains, carpets, and rugs all offer some level of soundproofing. For example, upholstered furniture and plants absorb sound, while rugs, art, and couch cushions reduce noise. If you’re planning to redecorate or invest in more furniture, remember that the thicker and softer the fabrics, the more it will make a difference to soundproofing.", "According to The Spruce, having wall art such as paintings or photographs can help, too, especially if it’s a noisy wall. When paired with acoustic drapes or panels, home decor significantly lowers sound transmission throughout different rooms in the house. Consider layering rugs over carpet to add an exciting design element that offers soundproofing at the same time. Upholstered soft furniture works better at soundproofing than hard tables and wooden chairs.", "Soundproofing and acoustic treatment methods are similar, although the latter is usually more expensive because they are done by acoustic professionals rather than general contractors who handle soundproofing. While soundproofing controls and isolates sound from an undesirable source, acoustic treatments improve and direct sound to a particular area. Acoustic treatments are commonly done in home theaters, where the direction and flow of sound make a huge difference. If the way music, TV, or movies sound in a room is the top priority, professional acoustic treatment is the best choice. If the main concern is absorbing noise coming from the outside or other rooms in the house, standard soundproofing solutions will work.", "When looking into soundproofing, many homeowners wonder whether acoustic insulation or thermal insulation is better. The main difference between the two is what they restrict. Thermal insulation reduces heat transfer, and acoustic insulation minimizes sound reverberation and transfer. Acoustic insulation is preferred for a higher level of soundproofing, while thermal insulation helps, although not as much. Thermal insulation is targeted toward preventing heat loss and improving the energy efficiency and temperature control in a home. Due to the demand for both these products, there is now thermal acoustic insulation that reduces both heat and noise transfer. Thermal insulation costs $0.50 to $2 per sq.ft. while acoustic insulation is normally $0.75 to $3 per sq.ft.", "You can soundproof your home for much less by installing a door sweep and using weather stripping foam tape around all sides of the door frame. It creates a better seal, reduces sound leaks, and keeps critters away. The average cost of weather stripping a home in the U.S. is between $200 and $600.", "An open chimney can be a source of unwelcome noise from weather, animals, and neighbors. You can soundproof a chimney in three ways: by using a chimney balloon ($45 to $55), by adding a flueblocker ($35 to $55), or by installing a chimney cap ($300 to $600). The first two methods are easy, and you may be able to do it yourself. If you do not have experience working on rooftops, it is recommended that you hire a professional to fit a chimney cone.", "Rental. If you are renting your home, make sure you check with the landlord before beginning any soundproofing projects. It’s important to avoid issues and fines by getting approval for drilling and door replacements. Non-permanent solutions like hanging a soundproof blanket or laying down a rug should be fine, but anything that changes the home structure itself requires approval just to be on the safe side.", "Best siding for soundproofing. The thicker the siding, the better it absorbs sound and stops outside noise from entering your home. Stone and brick are stronger soundproofing materials than wood and vinyl.", "Air quality. Be on the lookout for air quality problems when soundproofing a room. When you make a room airtight, it reduces noise, but it makes the room stuffier unless you have a forced air heating/cooling system. Improper ventilation can cause health problems for people with asthma and other respiratory issues.", "Egg cartons. Egg cartons don’t do much in terms of soundproofing. Because these boxes are made of very thin cardboard, sound waves go straight through them with little, if any, noise reduction. The only benefit is that egg cartons may slightly reduce echo and sound deflection.", "Home resale value. Something small like door sweeps or hanging blankets won’t make much of a difference in your home value. Switching to solid core doors and double glazed windows may slightly improve a home’s resale value. A home theater with full acoustic panels would boost the home value the most.", "There are many ways to soundproof an existing wall. However, the most popular and affordable way is to add mass and seal gaps where sound may leak through. You can add insulation into an existing wall using specialized drilling equipment.", "The cost to soundproof a wall is $100 to $350. Acoustic panels and insulation upgrades are the most common soundproofing projects to prevent sound transmission through the wall.", "To soundproof a room for music, you need acoustic panels on the walls and ceiling. A solid door and acoustic door blanket produce the best room environment for making music and recording songs.", "One of the cheapest ways to soundproof a room is by hanging heavy curtains and tapestries on the doors and walls. The thicker the material, the better it will be at absorbing sound. Adding thick rugs and a rug pad below the carpet, installing a door sweep, and placing massive furniture against walls are other inexpensive ways to soundproof a room.", "External noise often enters a room through big gaps around the door. You can prevent this by installing a commercial-grade door sweep that seals against the threshold and blocks outside noise, as well as bugs and insects. Heavy blackout curtains that seal against the door help soundproof a room against external noise.", "While egg cartons are inexpensive and reduce echoes and certain frequencies, they are not very effective in reducing sound. However, they are very similar in size, shape, and appearance to the soundproofing acoustic foam used in music studios, which may have given rise to the myth that you can use them for soundproofing.", "Green Glue is a noise proofing solution that turns mechanical energy from noise into heat. It creates a damping system when inserted between two layers of drywall. Green Glue is used for soundproofing walls and ceilings.", "^1 Plaster: A paste composed of sand, water, and either lime, gypsum, or cement, which forms a smooth hard surface on walls, ceilings, and other structures upon drying", "^2 Caulk: A chemical sealant used to fill in and seal gaps where two materials join, for example, the tub and tile, to create a watertight and airtight seal. The term \"caulking\" is also used to refer to the process of applying this type of sealant", "^3 Vinyl: A synthetic plastic made from ethylene and chlorine. Vinyl has many applications in the construction industry and it is widely used in sidings, window frames, roofing and gutters, among others", "^4 Fiberglass: Plastic that is reinforced with glass fibers. The fibers may be mixed randomly throughout the plastic, or come in the form of a flat sheet, or be woven into a fabric", "^5 Drywall: Type of plasterboard, commonly used to build walls and ceilings, composed of gypsum that is layered between sheets of heavy paper", "Cost to soundproof a room varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). To get free estimates from local contractors, please indicate yours.", "Cost to soundproof a room varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). Get free estimates from soundproofing contractors in your city.", "Added the Soundproofing Cost per Square Foot section with a table of prices and two subsections: Soundproofing New Construction and Soundproofing in an Already Built Room.", "Added the Window Soundproofing Cost section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.", "Added the Door Soundproofing Price section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.", "Added the Soundproof Walls Cost section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.", "Added the Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Type of Project section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.", "Added the Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Location section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.", "Added the Cost of Soundproofing Floor section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.", "Added the Soundproof Room Cost by Location section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.", "Added the Cost to Soundproof House Exterior section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.", "This cost guide has been completely remade, giving a more detailed description of the project. New information regarding the pros and cons, reasons to soundproof a room, soundproofing the ceiling and floor, different materials that can be used to soundproof a room, installation, and how these all affect the final cost have been added. There is also a section on room soundproofing with acoustic treatment, regular vs. soundproofing drywall, and one explaining the labor process.", "There is now a section dedicated to enhancement and improvement costs, and another that contains additional considerations, like saving tips, DIY tips, and possible air quality problems.", "The information provided by our cost guides comes from a great variety of sources, including specialized publications and websites, cost studies, U.S. associations, reports from the U.S. government, contractors and subcontractors, material suppliers, material price services, and other vendor websites. For more information, read our Methodology and sources", "Cost to soundproof a room varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). To get free estimates from local contractors, please indicate yours.", "The information provided by our cost guides comes from a great variety of sources, including specialized publications and websites, cost studies, U.S. associations, reports from the U.S. government, contractors and subcontractors, material suppliers, material price services, and other vendor websites. For more information, read our Methodology and sources", "By clicking 'Get Quotes Now' you agree to our Terms of Use and our TCPA Consent. We respect your privacy." ] }, "parsed_md": "2021 Cost to Soundproof a Room \| Soundproof Walls Cost\n\n * INDOOR\n\nCost Guides\n\n * OUTDOOR\n\nCost Guides\n\n * SERVICES\n\nCost Guides\n\n * Comparison Guides\n\n * INDOOR\n\nCost Guides\n\n * OUTDOOR\n\nCost Guides\n\n * SERVICES\n\nCost Guides\n\n * COMPARISON\n\nGuides\n\n### Location Settings\n\nLoading, please wait...\n\n### Log In\n\nLoading, please wait...\n\n### Password Recovery\n\nLoading, please wait...\n\n * Indoor Cost Guides\n\n * Insulation\n\n * Soundproof a Room\n\n# Soundproof a Room Cost\n\nNational average\n\n$1,500\n\n(installing new soundproof windows, doors, and double insulation layer in 130\nsq.ft. room)\n\nLow: $300\n\n(soundproofing a 130 sq.ft. room with acoustic door and wall panels)\n\nHigh: $45,000\n\n(Soundproofing an entire 1,500 sq.ft. home with all new soundproof windows,\nsolid core doors, and double insulated walls)\n\nCost to soundproof a room varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). Get\nfree estimates from soundproofing contractors in your city.\n\n * Indoor Cost Guides\n\n * Insulation\n\n * Soundproof a Room\n\n# How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room?\n\nAverage range: $1,000 - $2,500\n\nLow\n\n$300\n\nAverage Cost\n\n$1,500\n\nHigh\n\n$45,000\n\n(installing new soundproof windows, doors, and double insulation layer in 130\nsq.ft. room)\n\nGet free estimates from soundproofing contractors near you\n\nHere's what happens next\n\nStep 1\n\nAnswer a few questions\n\nTell us what you are looking for.\n\nStep 2\n\nFind out how much your project will cost\n\nThe contractors will offer competitive free quotes for your job.\n\nStep 3\n\nCompare the quotes and hire\n\nCompare the estimates and hire the contractor who best fits your needs.\n\n * Indoor Cost Guides\n\n * Insulation\n\n * Soundproof a Room\n\n# How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room?\n\nAverage range: $1,000 - $2,500\n\nLow\n\n$300\n\nAverage Cost\n\n$1,500\n\nHigh\n\n$45,000\n\n(installing new soundproof windows, doors, and double insulation layer in 130\nsq.ft. room)\n\nGet free estimates from soundproofing contractors near you\n\nHere's what happens next\n\nStep 1\n\nAnswer a few questions\n\nTell us what you are looking for.\n\nStep 2\n\nFind out how much your project will cost\n\nThe contractors will offer competitive free quotes for your job.\n\nStep 3\n\nCompare the quotes and hire\n\nCompare the estimates and hire the contractor who best fits your needs.\n\nNational average\n\n$1,500\n\n(installing new soundproof windows, doors, and double insulation layer in 130\nsq.ft. room)\n\nLow: $300\n\n(soundproofing a 130 sq.ft. room with acoustic door and wall panels)\n\nHigh: $45,000\n\n(Soundproofing an entire 1,500 sq.ft. home with all new soundproof windows,\nsolid core doors, and double insulated walls)\n\nCost to soundproof a room varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). Get\nfree estimates from soundproofing contractors in your city.\n\nAlternative\n\nCost\n\n$300 - $45,000\n\nSoundproofing\n\n$1,490\n\nSuspended Acoustic Ceiling Installation\n\nNoise can carry quite noticeably throughout a home. That’s why many homeowners\nopt for soundproofing solutions that reduce noise within their homes and make\nfor a more comfortable, peaceful living environment. Soundproofing is\nbeneficial for any homeowner, especially those with young kids or pets who may\nbe subject to more noise. Not only is soundproofing nice for homeowners\nthemselves, but it’s also something neighbors will appreciate. The overall\ngoal of soundproofing is to minimize the noise entering and exiting a certain\nroom or even the whole house.\n\nSoundproofing is a smart home investment. The average soundproofing cost range\nis between $1,000 and $2,500. The average homeowner spends around $1,500 to\nadd soundproof windows and doors, plus another layer of insulation in a 130\nsq.ft. room. The cost of soundproofing a room can be as low as $300 to add an\nacoustic door or wall panels in a room of the same size. Costs run as high as\n$45,000 for comprehensive soundproofing, including double insulated walls, new\nsoundproof windows, and solid core doors throughout a 1,500 sq.ft. home.\n\n### Cost to Soundproof a Room\n\nRoom Soundproofing Prices \n--- \nNational average cost\| $1,500 \nAverage range\| $1,000-$2,500 \nMinimum cost\| $300 \nMaximum cost\| $45,000 \n \nHide\n\n## In this guide\n\nHow Does Soundproofing Work? Soundproofing Cost per Square Foot Soundproof\nRoom Cost by Area Window Soundproofing Cost Door Soundproofing Price\nSoundproof Walls Cost Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Type of Project\nSoundproofing Ceiling Cost by Location Cost of Soundproofing Floor Soundproof\nRoom Cost by Location Labor Cost to Soundproof a Room Cost to Soundproof House\nExterior Soundproofing Using Home Decor Soundproofing vs Acoustic Treatment\nAcoustic Insulation vs Thermal Insulation Enhancement and Improvement Costs\nAdditional Considerations FAQs\n\nUpdated: Jul 8, 2021 What's new?\n\nJul 8, 2021\n\n * Updated the introduction with new information, project scopes, and project costs.\n * Added the How Does Soundproofing Work? section.\n * Added the Soundproofing Cost per Square Foot section with a table of prices and two subsections: Soundproofing New Construction and Soundproofing in an Already Built Room.\n * Added the Soundproof Room Cost by Area section.\n * Added the Window Soundproofing Cost section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.\n * Added the Door Soundproofing Price section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.\n * Added the Soundproof Walls Cost section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.\n * Added the Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Type of Project section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.\n * Added the Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Location section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.\n * Added the Cost of Soundproofing Floor section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.\n * Added the Soundproof Room Cost by Location section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.\n * Added the Labor Cost to Soundproof a Room section.\n * Added the Cost to Soundproof House Exterior section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.\n * Added the Soundproofing Using Home Decor section.\n * Added the Soundproofing vs Acoustic Treatment section.\n * Added the Acoustic Insulation vs Thermal Insulation section.\n * Updated the Additional Considerations and Costs section with four new elements.\n * Updated the FAQs section.\n * Updated all costs.\n\nOct 1, 2019\n\n * This cost guide has been completely remade, giving a more detailed description of the project. New information regarding the pros and cons, reasons to soundproof a room, soundproofing the ceiling and floor, different materials that can be used to soundproof a room, installation, and how these all affect the final cost have been added. There is also a section on room soundproofing with acoustic treatment, regular vs. soundproofing drywall, and one explaining the labor process.\n * There is now a section dedicated to enhancement and improvement costs, and another that contains additional considerations, like saving tips, DIY tips, and possible air quality problems.\n * Finally, all prices were updated and a summary stating the price as well as a “FAQ” section were added.\n\n## Soundproof a Room Cost by Project Range\n\nLow\n\n$300\n\nSoundproofing a 130 sq.ft. room with acoustic door and wall panels\n\nAverage Cost\n\n$1,500\n\nInstalling new soundproof windows, doors, and double insulation layer in 130\nsq.ft. room\n\nHigh\n\n$45,000\n\nSoundproofing an entire 1,500 sq.ft. home with all new soundproof windows,\nsolid core doors, and double insulated walls\n\n## How Does Soundproofing Work?\n\nSoundproofing a space requires different materials to block two types of\nnoise: airborne noise and impact noise. As the name suggests, airborne noise\ntravels from room to room through the air. Whistling, shouting, screaming, and\nother high pitch sounds are common examples of airborne noise. Impact or\nflanking noise occurs when soundwaves travel through building materials like\nbricks, plaster^ 1, and timber. Sounds that pass through the floors, ceilings,\nand walls are impact noises and generally low pitched. The sound of feet,\nfalling objects, and washing machines are usually impact sounds. Soundproofing\nmaterials vary for each type of noise. Foam and similar fibrous materials are\npreferred for blocking airborne noise, while impact noise is best blocked by\nrubber sheets. By using materials that absorb or reduce sound, you can achieve\nsignificant noise reduction.\n\nSoundproofing is used in residential and commercial buildings throughout the\ncountry with a special rating system. In the United States, the sound\ninsulation of buildings is measured in terms of sound transmission class\n(STC). While a poorly-made partition wall, through which you can hear\neverything happening on the other side, will have an STC score in the 20s, a\nluxury hotel room may have a score in the 60s. Most residential buildings have\na score between 30 and 45.\n\nCompare prices from soundproofing contractors near me\n\n## Soundproofing Cost per Square Foot\n\nSoundproofing may be done at the time of construction or added to existing\nrooms. The average cost per sq.ft. for soundproofing new construction is $12\nto $25. For rooms that are already built, the cost is $10 to $30.\n\nRoom Size\| Average Cost to Soundproof New Construction (Labor Included)\|\nAverage Cost to Soundproof Already Built Room (Labor Included) \n---\|---\|--- \n70 sq.ft.\| $840 - $1,750\| $700 - $2,100 \n130 sq.ft.\| $1,560 - $3,250\| $1,300 - $3,900 \n216 sq.ft.\| $2,592 - $5,400\| $2,160 - $6,480 \n300 sq.ft.\| $3,600 - $7,500\| $3,000 - $9,000 \n \n### Soundproofing New Construction\n\nSoundproofing a house during construction costs $12 to $25 per sq.ft.\nContractors incorporate the soundproofing solutions into the initial build and\nlabor costs. Noise-reducing insulation can be installed with the building\nframe and plaster instead of removing these materials to install insulation in\nan existing room. Double-layered glass on windows and doors helps with\nsoundproofing and can be installed during the construction process instead of\nbeing replaced in a room that’s already built. If homeowners think they want\ncomprehensive soundproofing throughout their new home, it often pays off to\nincorporate this project when building rather than later on when the house is\nfinished.\n\n### Soundproofing in an Already Built Room\n\nThe average cost of soundproofing an existing room is $10 to $30 per sq.ft.\nYou can seal doors and windows or get newer insulated glass. Adding insulation\nworks well but involves more labor to get inside the walls and redo the\nplaster. A few inexpensive options are available for soundproofing an existing\nroom, such as a door sweep that reduces external noises and blocks insects.\nDoor sweeps cost $25 to $100. Acoustic wedge panels cost $1.60 to $4.60 per\nsq.ft. to install. Another option is to blow insulation into the existing wall\nby drilling a hole or add mass loaded vinyl ($100 to $200 for a 40 sq.ft.\nroll) between two drywall layers. Sometimes homeowners decide to build a\nsoundproof wall over the existing wall for long-lasting sound reduction,\nespecially in living rooms or studios.\n\n## Soundproof Room Cost by Area\n\nYou can look at soundproofing prices based on which area of the room where you\nare working. The areas outlined in the table are the most common parts of a\nroom that can be soundproofed, with the average costs for new builds or\nexisting rooms.\n\nArea\| Cost to Soundproof New Construction (Labor Included)\| Cost to Soundproof\nAlready Built Room (Labor Included) \n---\|---\|--- \nWalls\| $150 - $300\| $100 - $350 \nCeiling\| $200 - $400\| $100 - $500 \nFloor\| $150 - $1,000\| $100 - $1,500 \nWindows\| $300 - $1,400\| $250 - $1,500 \nDoor\| $500 - $3,500\| $300 - $4,000 \n \n## Window Soundproofing Cost\n\nHomeowners have the option to soundproof just one area of a room or make\nchanges throughout the entire space. Some may choose to soundproof just the\nwindows or doors and see if that makes a difference or if they need to invest\nin more soundproofing solutions. Here are the average costs of popular home\nsoundproofing projects. Those that are DIY projects can be done by a homeowner\nor a professional. However, because of the simplicity of the project, it won’t\nadd much to the labor costs, especially when combined with other soundproofing\ntasks.\n\nSoundproofing Project\| Average Costs (Installed) \n---\|--- \nAcoustic Caulk (DIY)\| $15 - $100 \nWindow Seal Kit (DIY)\| $20 - $80 \nWindow Plug (DIY)\| $25 - $75 \nFill Hole in Frame (DIY)\| $50 - $300 \nSound Dampening Curtains\| $100 - $400 \nWindow Insert\| $250 - $500 \nSoundproof Window\| $500 - $1,200 \n \n### Acoustic Caulk for Windows\n\nAcoustic caulk^ 2 costs $15 to $100 and serves as an affordable way to seal\ngaps between window frames and interior walls. Outdoor noise filters into the\nhome through these gaps and affects the sound transmission. Acoustic caulk is\nnoise-proof and latex-based, allowing it to block sound while maintaining full\nwindow function. It provides greater flexibility than standard silicone caulk\nand won’t crack or shrink when you open or close the windows.\n\n### Window Seal Price\n\nThe average price for a window seal kit is $20 to $80. These budget-friendly\nsoundproofing kits contain a durable window film and double-sided tape. The\nheat shrink film is clear, so it doesn’t impact the view. When secured over\nthe window glass, it adds an extra layer of insulation and noise protection.\nIf you want to make outside noise less noticeable without a complete window\nreplacement, this is a good place to start.\n\n### Soundproof Window Plug\n\nA soundproof window plug should cost around $25 to $75. This soundproof sponge\nis around 1’ to 3” thick and can be inserted into the window frame. Ideally,\nit will be an airtight fit, which offers the best protection from outdoor\nnoise like cars, barking dogs, and loud neighbors. Look for window plugs made\nfrom closed-cell foam that’s water and chemical resistant. Window plugs work\nwell for home offices and theaters where you want it to be extra quiet.\n\n### Filling Holes in Window Frames\n\nThe cost to fill holes in window frames is $50 to $300. The final price for\nthis small soundproofing project depends on how many windows you do and how\nmuch filling material is needed. Putty, UPVC glue, or epoxy wood filler work\nto plug holes where sound may be entering. Sometimes homeowners combine this\nmethod with window plugs or window seals to improve the soundproofing level.\n\n### Sound Dampening Curtains\n\nThe average cost of sound dampening curtains is $100 to $400. Generally, the\nheavier the curtains, the better they work at stopping noise. Velvet, vinyl,\nand similarly thick curtains absorb sound and prevent echoing for quieter\nliving spaces. While loud noises may not be completely blocked, they are\nabsorbed pretty well. Blackout curtains help with noise reduction while also\nblocking light from bedrooms and living rooms.\n\n### Noise Reduction Window Inserts\n\nNoise reduction window inserts cost $250 to $500 to install. Window inserts\nare essentially an extra layer of protection against noise vibrations inside\nthe windows. These inserts press into the current window frames to seal drafts\nand block outside noise. One of the benefits of inserts is that they don’t\ndamage the window frame. This means they can be used for historic original\nwindows if you don’t want to change them, but you want to improve noise\nreduction.\n\n### Soundproof Window Cost\n\nThe average cost of installing soundproof windows in a new installation is\n$500 to $1,000. The cost of replacing regular windows with sound dampening\nwindows is $550 to $1,200. In addition to soundproof windows with acoustic\nglass, there’s also the slightly more affordable option of standard laminated\nglass windows that cost $125 to $2,750. Soundproof windows have thicker\nlaminated glass to essentially create a glass and plastic sandwich to lock\nsound in and prevent it from filtering into your living spaces. Pockets of\ndead air within these windows minimize noise transmission and protect against\nloud, disruptive sounds inside the house.\n\nGet free estimates from trusted soundproof installation companies near me\n\n## Door Soundproofing Price\n\nSoundproofing doors cost around $300 to $3,500 for new construction and $500\nto $4,000 to replace existing doors with soundproof options. You can make\nsmaller upgrades to your door to lower the sound transmission. Often,\nhomeowners start with smaller, less expensive changes and see if they provide\na suitable level of soundproofing in their home before replacing the doors.\nHowever, it depends on personal preference and each individual home.\nSoundproofing projects labeled DIY may be completed by a homeowner or a\nprofessional. They are relatively simple and won’t contribute much to the\nlabor costs.\n\nSoundproofing Project\| Average Costs (Installed) \n---\|--- \nAcoustic Door Thresholds (DIY)\| $30 - $100 \nDoor Sealing (DIY)\| $35 - $90 \nDoor Sweep (DIY)\| $60 - $120 \nMass Loaded Vinyl\| $100 - $200 \nDoor Acoustic Panels\| $100 - $300 \nHollow Core to Solid Door Replacement\| $150 - $2,000 \nSoundproof Blanket (DIY)\| $300 - $500 \nSoundproof Door\| $300 - $4,600 \n \n### Acoustic Door Thresholds\n\nThe average cost of acoustic door thresholds is $30 to $100. Acoustic\nthresholds are similar to door sweeps because they are designed to prevent\nnoise from filtering in through the bottom of the door. Thresholds are\ninstalled on the floor instead of the door, so you can use the door without\ndragging the door sweep across the surface. Hardwood floors and other hard\nsurfaces often benefit from acoustic door thresholds.\n\n### Soundproof Door Seal\n\nSealing a door to make it soundproof costs $35 to $90. Weather stripping\naround the door covers the sides, top, and bottom. This is most common for\nfront doors and patio doors that serve as key entry and exit points for the\nhome. However, you can seal any door in the house to block sound from carrying\nas much. Sealing doors helps them last longer and prevents pest problems and\nmoisture damage.\n\n### Door Sweep for Noise Reduction\n\nThe average cost of a door sweep is $60 to $120. Noise often filters in\nthrough the bottom of the door, where there is a gap between the door itself\nand the floor. A door sweep is attached to the bottom of the door to seal the\nthreshold gap. Not only is a door sweep a good option for reducing noise like\npets barking and people talking, but it keeps dust, insects, and moisture out.\n\n### Mass Loaded Vinyl on Door\n\nThe average cost of mass loaded vinyl^ 3 for soundproofing a door is $100 to\n$200. This densely packed vinyl absorbs sound waves and reduces vibrations.\nAdding mass is best for cutting down on low frequency sounds. Mass loaded\nvinyl rolls are versatile and can be cut to fit the door, plus used on other\nsurfaces throughout the home. Different thickness levels are available, as\nwell as fire-resistant and odorless varieties.\n\n### Acoustic Panels on Door\n\nThe cost of acoustic panels for doors averages $100 to $300. These sound\nblocking panels are easy to install and remove. They hang over the door frame\nto reduce noise transmission between different parts of the house. Acoustic\npanels block sound and reduce echo. For homeowners with hollow core doors,\nacoustic panels are a good place to start soundproofing before replacing the\ndoors altogether.\n\n### Replacing Hollow Core Doors with Solid\n\nThe average cost of replacing hollow core doors with solid doors is $150 to\n$2,000. This is an important project considering sound transmission commonly\noccurs in weak spots in the doors or walls. A door with a hollow core\ncomprises around 20 percent of sound transmission in a noisy room. These\nhollow core doors are most common in new home construction. By switching out\nthese weak points for doors with solid cores, you can block out considerably\nmore sound for a quieter, more relaxing room. Solid core doors have a thin\nwood, vinyl, or MDF veneer covering the wood pulp core. Steel and aluminum\nsolid cores are also available, but they are lighter than solid wood.\n\n### Soundproof Blanket for Door\n\nFor $300 to $500, you can get a soundproof blanket for your door. Made from\nheavy, sound absorbing materials, these blankets cover the door and muffle\nsound. Various options are available. While they may not be the most\nattractive soundproofing solution, they work well, especially for children’s\nrooms and offices where it’s important to cut down on as much noise as\npossible.\n\n### Soundproof Door Price\n\nSoundproof doors range in price from $300 to $4,000. The cost of new\nconstruction soundproof doors with a dense sound absorbing inner layer is\naround $300 to $1,100 per door. Sliding glass doors like those on patios are\nusually more expensive to install, around $1,800 to $4,600. The benefits of\nsliding glass doors include great aesthetic appeal and a boost in home value.\nThey are made of laminated glass that cuts sound transmission by over 75\npercent. Soundproof glass doors are well-insulated and difficult to break.\n\n## Soundproof Walls Cost\n\nIf a certain room in your home is very noisy, soundproofing the walls makes a\nbig difference. Many different ways are available to soundproof your walls,\nranging in price from $100 to $350. Some of the same soundproofing solutions\nrecommended for doors can be used on the walls too, or you can renovate the\nwalls themselves to reduce sound transmission.\n\nSoundproofing Project\| Average Costs (Installed) \n---\|--- \nRockwool\| $1 - $2 per sq. ft. \nMineral Wool Batts\| $1.50 - $2.50 per sq. ft. \nSoundproof Foam\| $1.50 - $5 per sq. ft. \nSoundproof Paint\| $2 - $4 per sq. ft. \nMass Loaded Vinyl\| $2.50 - $5 per sq. ft. \nAcoustic Panels\| $8 - $12 per sq. ft. \nAcoustical Caulk (DIY)\| $15 - $30 per 28 oz. \nDecoupling\| $15 - $60 per project \nDrywall Crack Repair\| $75 - $350 per project \nResilient Channel\| $150 - $200 per project \nNew Block Wall\| $150 - $350 per project \nWall Art (DIY)\| $150 - $300 per art piece \nDouble Drywall\| $40 - $60 per sheet installed \n \n### Rockwool Sound Insulation Price\n\nAt $1 to $2 per sq.ft., rockwool sound insulation is one of the most\naffordable ways to soundproof your walls. The stone wool insulation is used to\nabsorb sound and reduce noise within stud walls and floors. The mildew and\nfire-resistant insulation has a sound dampening R-15 option and a special\nsoundproofing variety specifically designed to create an interior wall noise\nbarrier.\n\n### Mineral Wool Batts\n\nThe average cost of mineral wool batts is around $1.50 to $2.50 per sq.ft.\nThis loose-fill insulation is fiber-based and slightly denser and stiffer than\nfiberglass^ 4 insulation. It’s used to reduce sound in steel stud interior\nwalls and floors. In addition to absorbing sound, mineral wool batts\ninsulation protects against fire and offers impressive thermal performance.\n\n### Soundproof Foam for Walls\n\nSoundproof foam costs $1.50 to $5 per sq. ft. and is used to absorb echo\ninside the house. It’s most commonly used to soundproof a home theater or\nstudio and comes in many colors and patterns. The foam is mounted directly to\nthe wall and may be used in addition to heavy curtains, wall art, and other\nsoundproofing modifications to make noise less noticeable within a room.\n\n### Soundproof Paint Cost\n\nSoundproof paint costs around $2 to $4 per sq.ft. or $30 to $40 per gallon of\npaint without labor. Much like regular paint, soundproof paint can be used on\nall surfaces, including walls. It can block mid-level frequencies and consists\nof a resilient base coat and a mass building finish coat. You can find non-\ntoxic, environmentally-friendly soundproof paint varieties that minimize\ntinning, ringing, and echoing.\n\n### Mass Loaded Vinyl Cost\n\nMost homeowners pay around $2.50 to $5 per sq.ft. of mass loaded vinyl. This\nflexible material contains high-density metal, sand, and salt particles that\nreduce sound by adding mass to the walls, ceilings, and floors. It’s designed\nespecially for noise control and can be sandwiched between layers of drywall\nto cut down on sound transmission within walls significantly. Most mass loaded\nvinyl comes in 4-foot rolls to cut and hang on walls.\n\n### Cost of Acoustic Panels\n\nThe average cost of acoustic panels is $8 to $12 per sq.ft. Acoustic panels\nare good for noise reduction and sound control, as they cover the existing\nwall and absorb sound effectively. Wall-mounted and freestanding panels can be\npushed up against the wall. Also, you can hang panels from the ceiling to\nmitigate problematic noise.\n\n### Acoustical Caulk\n\nAcoustical caulk costs $15 to $30 per 28 oz. Caulk serves as an extra defense\nagainst unwanted noise, particularly when there are two layers of drywall.\nCaulk can be put in between the drywall layers to deaden vibrations that would\notherwise travel throughout the wall. Acoustical caulk can be used to seal any\ncracks or holes in the walls, floors, or window frames. This is something you\ncan do yourself, otherwise most professionals will add acoustical caulk as\npart of other soundproofing projects.\n\n### Decoupling Cost\n\nThe average cost of decoupling is $15 to $60 for an hour of professional labor\nto complete this soundproofing job. Decoupling is a simple and effective\nsoundproofing technique that involves mechanically separating the two sides of\na wall so that sound cannot pass through it easily. The two sides of a\ntraditional wall are coupled by wood studs, making it easy for sound to pass\nfrom one side to the other. When you use a resilient decoupling mount, it\nhinders sound transmission and improves the soundproofing performance.\n\n### Cost to Repair Drywall Cracks\n\nDrywall crack repair is another soundproofing option that costs $75 to $350.\nNoise can seep through cracks in the drywall^ 5, especially in older homes\nwhere the existing walls may be decades old and in need of repairs. By filling\nand smoothing these cracks, you improve the sound protection in a room.\nSometimes homeowners repair drywall cracks first and then make more wall\nimprovements to enhance the soundproofing.\n\n### Resilient Channel over Existing Drywall\n\nThe average cost of installing a resilient channel over existing drywall is\nfrom $150 to $200. This specially-designed metal bar improves the\nsoundproofing of drywall, sheetrock, and ceilings. Resilient channels must be\ninstalled properly over existing drywall to achieve the best possible sound\nreduction. It’s best to use resilient channels to hang drywall.\n\n### Tie New Block Wall into Existing Wall\n\nThe cost to tie a new block wall into an existing wall is $150 to $350. The\nmore walls you’re working on, and the more complex the project, the more\nprofessionals charge. This option is most popular with brick or concrete\nwalls. The idea is to build a second wall in front of the current wall,\nleaving a small 100 mm gap between the two. This gap is filled with foam,\nrubber, and fibrous material to absorb noises coming through the wall and\nsignificantly improve the room’s soundproofing.\n\n### Sound Absorbing Wall Art\n\nMost sound absorbing wall art is priced at $150 to $300 each. This is a unique\noption for homeowners who want to improve the soundproofing in their home\nwhile also respecting their interior design. Wall art panels come in several\npatterns and colors and offer an additional barrier to trap sound from the\nwall. Generally, the larger and thicker the art piece, the better it absorbs\nsound inside the home. You can hang the wall art on your own or ask a\nprofessional for help while they do the rest of the soundproofing, but it\nshouldn’t add much to the labor costs.\n\n### Double Drywall for Soundproofing\n\nExpect to pay around $40 to $60 per sheet of drywall. Double drywall involves\nadding a second layer of drywall to produce better insulation and protection\nagainst sound. By putting soundproofing material between the two layers, you\ndrown out much of the noise that would otherwise carry through the walls.\nDouble drywall is a good solution for walls with hollow cavities that transmit\nnoise easily.\n\nHire a local pro to soundproof your room\n\n## Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Type of Project\n\nSoundproofing the ceiling is another possibility, especially in a home with\nmultiple levels or a loud tin roof. Ceiling soundproofing solutions are\nespecially popular in homes with basements or hardwood floors on the main\nlevel that carry sounds more than carpet. To block sound waves traveling\nthrough the ceiling, you can add insulation between ceiling joists, including\non top of any recessed ceiling lights, add resilient sound clips on ceiling\njoists, add a second layer of drywall using green glue, or fill the space\nbetween seams and the perimeter using acoustic caulk. Acoustic panels and mass\nloaded vinyl can also add density to the ceiling to prevent sound transfer.\nThe average costs for different ceiling soundproofing projects are highlighted\nbelow.\n\nSoundproofing Project\| Average Costs (Installed) \n---\|--- \nAcoustic Panels\| $1 - $10 per sq.ft. \nInsulation\| $1.50 - $4 per sq.ft. \nFoam\| $1.50 - $5 per sq.ft. \nMass Loaded Vinyl\| $2.50 - $5 per sq.ft. \nResilient Sound Isolation Clips\| $5 - $10 per clip \nGreen Glue\| $15 - $30 per 28 oz. \nDouble Layer Drywall\| $40 - $60 per sheet \n \n### Hanging Acoustic Panels from Ceiling\n\nAcoustic ceiling panels cost $1 to $10 per sq.ft. Like acoustic wall panels,\nceiling tiles are cheaper, around $1 to $4 per sq.ft. if it’s the mineral\nfiberboard that’s standard throughout the homebuilding industry. High-end wood\nand metal panels cost more, around $3 to $10 per sq.ft. When installed on the\nceiling, acoustic panels absorb noise from the roof or upper levels of the\nhome, such as footsteps, rain, and music.\n\n### Soundproof Ceiling Insulation\n\nThe average cost of soundproof ceiling insulation is $1.50 to $4 per sq.ft.\nFiberglass insulation adds a layer of protection between the ceiling and the\nbuilding structure above, whether it’s a second layer of living space, the\nattic, or the roof. Many homeowners choose soundproof ceiling insulation for\ntheir basements and first levels. This way, they lower the noise from activity\non the upper floors. The combination of insulation and drywall works the best.\n\n### Acoustic Foam Panels for Ceiling\n\nAcoustic foam panels are $1.50 to $5 per sq.ft. to install on the ceiling. The\nfoam absorbs noise and is preferred for home studios, theaters, and\nentertaining rooms. The sound of music and movies is kept inside the space\nwithout being so loud in other areas of the house. These panels improve sound\nquality and reduce echo.\n\n### Mass Loaded Vinyl for Ceiling\n\nHomeowners pay $2.50 to $5 per sq.ft. for mass loaded vinyl on the ceiling.\nThe material is the same as what’s often used on walls, with densely packed\nvinyl to absorb sound and produce quieter living spaces. Flexible rolls of\nvinyl are easy to work with and can be cut to fit the ceiling, plus used for\nsoundproofing other building materials and areas of the home.\n\n### Resilient Sound Isolation Clips Cost\n\nResilient sound isolation clips cost $5 to $10 per clip. They are often used\nto mount drywall and trap sound, so it doesn’t carry throughout the whole\nspace. Resilient sound isolation clips can be added to ceiling joists to\nimprove the STC rating. They are an important part of decoupling ceilings to\nminimize noise transmission.\n\n### Green Glue Ceiling Soundproofing\n\nGreen Glue costs $15 to $30 per 28 oz. This noise proofing compound forms a\ndamping system when put between two rigid drywall layers. With a unique\npolymeric formula, green glue turns sound waves’ mechanical energy into heat,\nreducing audible sound throughout living rooms. Green Glue is the best for\ndissipating low frequency noise.\n\n### Double Layer Drywall Ceiling\n\nYou will pay $40 to $60 per sheet of drywall to create a double layer drywall\nceiling. Two layers of drywall are better than one, especially when a\nsoundproofing compound is inserted between the layers to lock in noise and\nprevent it from causing noise problems. Contractors often recommend adding an\nadditional layer of drywall, particularly in lower-level rooms that can hear\nthe noise from above.\n\n## Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Location\n\nSometimes homeowners prefer to soundproof the majority of their living space\nrather than just one room. These projects usually involve soundproofing the\nceiling. The cost of ceiling soundproofing in different areas of the house\ndepends on the square footage, with prices ranging from $1 to $6 per sq.ft.\nHere are the average costs of installing soundproof ceilings in these common\nlocations.\n\nLocation\| Average Costs (Labor Included) \n---\|--- \nGarage\| $200 - $1,000 \nBasement\| $500 - $3,000 \nCondo\| $800 - $4,000 \nApartment\| $850 - $4,000 \n \n### Soundproofing Garage Ceiling\n\nThe average cost of soundproofing the ceiling in a garage is $200 to $1,000.\nMany homeowners don’t go overboard on the aesthetic appeal of the garage\nceiling. However, soundproofing can be a worthwhile investment, especially if\nthe garage is situated underneath part of the house. Some garages don’t have\ninsulation, so adding insulation and drywall to the ceiling is the main cost.\n\n### Cost to Soundproof Basement Ceiling\n\nSoundproofing a basement ceiling costs $500 to $3,000. Basement soundproofing\nis popular because, in many homes, residents can hear footsteps, music, and\nother noises coming from the upper floors. This project typically costs more\nthan the garage ceiling because homeowners prefer a finished basement ceiling\nthat’s soundproof and attractive. A double drywall layer, ceiling insulation,\nor acoustic panels improves basement sound transmission.\n\n### Soundproofing Condo Ceiling Cost\n\nThe average cost of soundproofing a condo ceiling is $800 to $4,000. Many\ncondo building residents report they can hear noise coming from the\nsurrounding units, including those on the floor above. In that case,\nsoundproofing the ceiling makes a difference while also locking in noise from\nmusic, TV, pets, and children. To maintain the interior design of the condo,\nit’s preferable to have a double drywall layer with insulation and acoustic\npanels for a nice finish.\n\n### Soundproofing Apartment Ceiling\n\nThe average cost of soundproofing an apartment ceiling is $850 to $4,000.\nApartments are similar to condos in terms of soundproofing requirements and\nsuggestions. But the final cost depends on the apartment square footage and\nthe level of soundproofing needed. Acoustic panels and Green Glue with double\nlayer drywall produce the most efficient soundproofing in an apartment,\nhelping to block out the noise from neighbors.\n\n## Cost of Soundproofing Floor\n\nIf you are looking to soundproof your room against impact noise (the sound of\nfootsteps or objects falling against the floor), a heavy carpet and rug pad\noffer a quick and easy fix. If it is new construction, you can install\nresilient underlayment, vinyl barrier, and soundproof insulation between the\nfloor joists and sound clips below the joists for best results. Carpet\nunderlayment, which consists of a resilient acoustic foam layer with a vinyl\nbarrier on one side, offers good results for carpeted floors. Here are the\naverage costs for the most popular floor soundproofing projects, including\nthose with professional installation and several DIY projects that don’t add\nto labor costs.\n\nSoundproofing Project\| Average Costs (Installed) \n---\|--- \nSoundproof Floor Underlayment\| $0.20 - $0.50 per sq.ft. \nCarpet Pad\| $0.20 - $1 per sq.ft. \nInterlocking Floor Mats (DIY)\| $1 - $2.50 per sq.ft. \nSound Absorbing Carpet\| $1 - $3 per sq.ft. \nSound Dampening Rug (DIY)\| $1 - $4 per sq.ft. \nBlown Sound Insulation\| $40 - $200 \nGreen Glue\| $15 - $30 per 28 oz. \n \n### Soundproof Floor Underlayment\n\nThe average cost of a soundproof floor underlayment^ 6 is $0.20 to $0.50 per\nsq.ft. This underlayment is placed beneath carpet, hardwood, tile, or laminate\nfloor. It serves as a protective layer against sound transmission and keeps\ncold floors warmer. A soundproof underlayment is easier to install on naked\nfloorboards before the final flooring is installed. Otherwise, you need to\nremove the top layer of flooring to install the underlayment.\n\n### Soundproof Carpet Pad\n\nThe average cost of a soundproof carpet pad^ 7 is $0.20 to $1 per sq.ft. These\npads support carpet floors and create a sound barrier to keep unwanted room\nnoise to a minimum. Sound absorbing carpet pads are made of thick rubber\nthat’s durable and dynamic for any room in the house. Keep in mind the amount\nof traffic in the room, so you know how thick the carpet pad needs to be. If\nit’s a living room, kitchen, or hallway where people are walking regularly,\nthe carpet pad should be thicker than if it’s a bedroom or office where there\nwon’t be much activity.\n\n### Interlocking Floor Mats\n\nInterlocking floor mats cost $1 to $2.50 per sq.ft. These mats are commonly\nused in home gyms and playrooms where there is heavy equipment and physical\nactivity. Interlocking floor mats provide a cushion against sound and can be\nplaced on top of existing hard floors. Rubber foam mats are easy to put\ntogether and move around, so they are preferred for temporary and versatile\nsoundproofing. They can be kept in place for solid soundproofing. That’s a\nmatter of personal preference.\n\n### Sound Absorbing Carpet Cost\n\nThe average cost of sound absorbing carpet is $1 to $3 per sq.ft. Soft fabrics\nin plush carpets are naturally sound absorbing, and the thicker the carpet,\nthe better. Carpet absorbs sound waves and keeps rooms warm and welcoming.\nSpecial acoustic carpets are optimized to absorb the sound of voices, music,\nand footsteps.\n\n### Sound Dampening Rug\n\nA less permanent option is a sound dampening rug, which costs $1 to $4 per\nsq.ft. Instead of installing a full carpet, you can lay down a rug that\nachieves a similar effect. A sound dampening rug can be moved out of a room\nand cleaned when needed, but otherwise, it works well to dampen the volume of\nnoise and make it less noticeable throughout the home. When combined with\nfurniture and cushions, a sound dampening rug makes a noticeable difference to\na room.\n\n### Blown Sound Insulation Between Floors\n\nInstalling blown sound insulation between floors costs $40 to $200. This\ninsulation is made of fiberglass or cellulose to create a tight fit that seals\naround all the flooring framework, including pipes and openings. Blown sound\ninsulation makes a strong sound barrier thanks to the dense filling, which\nneeds professional labor to insert into the floor using a drilled hole.\n\n### Green Glue Floor Soundproofing\n\nGreen Glue for soundproofing floors costs $15 to $30 per 28 oz. This unique\nsound reduction compound is used for floors, ceilings, and other home\nsurfaces. It is best used between two floor layers, as it eliminates low\nfrequencies and minimizes audible sound. This method is best done in new\nconstruction or a full renovation.\n\nTalk to local pros to get quotes for your room soundproofing project\n\n## Soundproof Room Cost by Location\n\nThe overall costs of soundproofing a certain room vary greatly based on the\nroom’s size, layout, and design. The project pricing depends on the extent of\nthe soundproofing. For example, making minimal changes to cut down on sound in\na living room will be much less expensive than decking out a home theater with\nstate-of-the-art soundproofing solutions. Here are the average costs for\nsoundproofing different rooms in the house.\n\nLocation\| Average Costs (Installed) \n---\|--- \nFurnace Room\| $100 - $250 \nBathroom\| $100 - $300 \nLaundry Room\| $200 - $800 \nHome Gym\| $300 - $900 \nHome Office\| $300 - $1,000 \nBedroom\| $300 - $1,500 \nKitchen\| $400 - $1,500 \nBasement\| $500 - $3,000 \nHome Theater\| $1,000 - $5,000 \n \n### Soundproof Furnace Room\n\nThe cost of soundproofing a furnace room is $100 to $250. This average price\nis relatively low compared to other rooms in the house, as this is usually a\nmechanical space where the furnace, water heater, and pipes are located. While\nmany homeowners want to minimize the sound coming from this machinery room,\nthey usually aren’t as concerned with the aesthetic appeal of the furnace\nroom. Simpler, less expensive soundproof methods like acoustic panels and door\nsweeps may do the trick.\n\n### Soundproof Bathroom\n\nThe cost of soundproofing a bathroom is between $100 and $300. This is another\nsmall space in the house, so replacing the current surfaces with soundproof\nones can be more affordable than large living rooms and bedrooms. Bathroom\nrugs reduce noise on the hard floors, while insulated doors and windows have a\npositive impact on the overall noise reduction.\n\n### Soundproof Laundry Room\n\nThe average price of soundproofing a laundry room is $200 to $800. The main\nsource of sound in the laundry room is the washing machine and dryer. Laundry\nrooms that are close to the garage or kitchen may also have noise from those\nrooms. Laying down rugs or interlocking floor mats is a good place to start,\nwhile insulated walls with double layer drywall produce a dramatic reduction\nin noise coming in and out of the laundry room.\n\n### Soundproof Home Gym\n\nSoundproofing a home gym costs $300 to $900. While most home gyms are no\nlarger than a bedroom or office, they usually contain some large workout\nequipment that produces its fair share of noise. Most people like to play\nmusic or TV while working out, so soundproofing the gym keeps the noise down\nin other areas of the house. Floor mats and acoustic panels on the wall are\nthe most common soundproofing projects for home gyms, but all the walls,\nceiling, and floor can also be insulated for the best results.\n\n### Soundproof Home Office\n\nThe majority of homeowners spend between $300 and $1,000 to soundproof a home\noffice. Thick carpet and rugs are a smart investment to make home offices less\nnoisy and more comfortable, while acoustic wall and door panels also reduce\nnoise filtering through the rest of the house. The whole point of a home\noffice is to have a private, quiet place to work, which is why many homeowners\npay a little more to have double insulated walls and ceilings in their office\nspace.\n\n### Soundproof Bedroom\n\nThe average cost to soundproof a bedroom is $300 to $1,500. Installing carpet\npads and an underlayer traps noise, as can heavy curtains and acoustic panels.\nTo increase the privacy and sound reduction in a bedroom, homeowners can use\nmass loaded vinyl and thick insulation throughout the floors, ceilings, and\nwalls. Double glazed windows and solid core doors are also recommended for\nsoundproofing a bedroom.\n\n### Soundproof Kitchen\n\nMost kitchen soundproofing projects cost $400 to $1,500. A lot of noise\nnaturally comes from the kitchen with cooking, cleaning, and gathering. To\ncontrol the noise entering and exiting the kitchen, acoustic panels, double-\nglazed windows, and insulated drywall are smart soundproofing solutions. While\nhard flooring surfaces are preferred in a kitchen, a sound absorbing\nunderlayer or stylish rug helps reduce sound.\n\n### Soundproof Basement\n\nThe average cost of soundproofing a basement is $500 to $3,000. Basements\noften need insulated ceiling or acoustic ceiling panels to minimize sound\ncoming from the upper levels. Carpet flooring throughout the basement and\ndouble drywall keep the space warm and quiet. Soundproofing in basements may\ninclude insulated windows and solid doors to keep the basement noise from\ninterfering with the rest of the house.\n\n### Home Theater Soundproofing Cost\n\nSoundproofing a home theater costs $1,000 to $5,000 on average. This space\nrequires special soundproofing methods because the acoustics are important to\nkeep sound from escaping and entering the room and to ensure the best possible\nsound quality. Acoustic paneling and sound absorbing materials are typically\nadded across all the walls, ceilings, and floors to muffle as much sound as\npossible.\n\n## Labor Cost to Soundproof a Room\n\nWhile a few soundproofing projects can be done by yourself, such as laying\ndown a rug or using a door sweep, most soundproofing work should be done by\nprofessionals. Dedicated soundproofing companies specialize in acoustic\npaneling and setups, but handymen can perform many soundproofing projects.\nGenerally, handymen help with insulation, flooring installation, and\nwindow/door replacements. If you want premium professional experience and are\nfocused more on achieving the best possible acoustics, it’s best to call a\nspecialized soundproofing company.\n\nWhether they charge per hour or offer fixed rates depends on each individual\ncompany. Most contractors and soundproofing professionals offer both pricing\noptions depending on the project and labor required. The average labor cost\nfor soundproofing one room is $200 to $400, with hourly rates of $50 to $100\nfor handymen and $75 to $200 for soundproofing professionals. The time it\ntakes to complete soundproofing varies greatly depending on the project. For\nexample, a simple door sweep or acoustic panel installation can be done in\nunder an hour, while installing new soundproof windows, doors, and insulation\ncan take several hours or a full day.\n\nFind top-rated soundproofing contractors near me\n\n## Cost to Soundproof House Exterior\n\nWhile most homeowners think of soundproofing inside their home, there are also\noptions to soundproof the exterior of your house. To increase privacy,\nsecurity, and comfort throughout your entire property, you may want to\nconsider soundproofing the exterior, with average prices ranging from $500 to\n$4,500.\n\nExterior Area\| Average Costs (Installed) \n---\|--- \nExterior Door\| $500 - $1,500 \nGarden Room\| $500 - $2,000 \nGarage\| $2,000 - $3,500 \nFence\| $2,000 - $4,500 \n \n### Soundproof Exterior Door\n\nThe average cost of soundproofing an exterior door is $500 to $1,500. You can\nstart by weather stripping your front door or patio door to provide a better\nseal against outdoor noise. If you have a hollow exterior door, you can swap\nit out for a solid core door to better block street noise. The larger the\ndoor, the more it will cost. If you have multiple entry and exit points, such\nas a front door and a side patio, you will need to budget more to soundproof\nall your exterior doors.\n\n### Soundproof Garden Room Cost\n\nExpect to pay around $500 to $2,000 to soundproof a garden room. These outdoor\nspaces come in different sizes, impacting the project cost. If the existing\nglass windows and doors are made of thin glass, they can be sealed or even\nswitched out for double or triple glazed glass. A solid core door and acoustic\npanels also work well for soundproofing a garden room.\n\n### Cost to Soundproof Garage\n\nThe average price of soundproofing a garage is $2,000 to $3,500. The majority\nof this project cost goes toward sound absorbing garage doors with quiet\noperation motors. Adding weather stripping to the garage door so it’s fully\nsealed assists with noise reduction. Acoustic panels and insulation within the\ngarage block out neighborhood noise.\n\n### Soundproof Fence Panels Cost\n\nSoundproofing a fence averages $2,000 to $4,500. Special noise reduction fence\npanels can be attached to wood or vinyl fences to control noise levels. This\nupgrade is becoming more popular with families who want a safe space for kids\nto play in the back or front yard without so much noise coming in or out.\n\n## Soundproofing Using Home Decor\n\nThe way you decorate your home impacts soundproofing. Without even knowing it,\nyou may be reducing sound transmission in certain rooms. Think about what you\nalready have in your house and how it helps with soundproofing. Couches,\nchairs, cushions, curtains, carpets, and rugs all offer some level of\nsoundproofing. For example, upholstered furniture and plants absorb sound,\nwhile rugs, art, and couch cushions reduce noise. If you’re planning to\nredecorate or invest in more furniture, remember that the thicker and softer\nthe fabrics, the more it will make a difference to soundproofing.\n\nAccording to The Spruce, having wall art such as paintings or photographs can\nhelp, too, especially if it’s a noisy wall. When paired with acoustic drapes\nor panels, home decor significantly lowers sound transmission throughout\ndifferent rooms in the house. Consider layering rugs over carpet to add an\nexciting design element that offers soundproofing at the same time.\nUpholstered soft furniture works better at soundproofing than hard tables and\nwooden chairs.\n\n## Soundproofing vs Acoustic Treatment\n\nSoundproofing and acoustic treatment methods are similar, although the latter\nis usually more expensive because they are done by acoustic professionals\nrather than general contractors who handle soundproofing. While soundproofing\ncontrols and isolates sound from an undesirable source, acoustic treatments\nimprove and direct sound to a particular area. Acoustic treatments are\ncommonly done in home theaters, where the direction and flow of sound make a\nhuge difference. If the way music, TV, or movies sound in a room is the top\npriority, professional acoustic treatment is the best choice. If the main\nconcern is absorbing noise coming from the outside or other rooms in the\nhouse, standard soundproofing solutions will work.\n\n## Acoustic Insulation vs Thermal Insulation\n\nWhen looking into soundproofing, many homeowners wonder whether acoustic\ninsulation or thermal insulation is better. The main difference between the\ntwo is what they restrict. Thermal insulation reduces heat transfer, and\nacoustic insulation minimizes sound reverberation and transfer. Acoustic\ninsulation is preferred for a higher level of soundproofing, while thermal\ninsulation helps, although not as much. Thermal insulation is targeted toward\npreventing heat loss and improving the energy efficiency and temperature\ncontrol in a home. Due to the demand for both these products, there is now\nthermal acoustic insulation that reduces both heat and noise transfer. Thermal\ninsulation costs $0.50 to $2 per sq.ft. while acoustic insulation is normally\n$0.75 to $3 per sq.ft.\n\nInsulation Type\| Average Costs per Sq. Ft. (Installed) \n---\|--- \nThermal\| $0.50 - $5 \nAcoustic\| $0.75 - $8 \n \nCompare quotes to get the best price on room soundproofing\n\n## Enhancement and Improvement Costs\n\n### Weather Stripping\n\nYou can soundproof your home for much less by installing a door sweep and\nusing weather stripping foam tape around all sides of the door frame. It\ncreates a better seal, reduces sound leaks, and keeps critters away. The\naverage cost of weather stripping a home in the U.S. is between $200 and $600.\n\n### Chimney Soundproofing\n\nAn open chimney can be a source of unwelcome noise from weather, animals, and\nneighbors. You can soundproof a chimney in three ways: by using a chimney\nballoon ($45 to $55), by adding a flueblocker ($35 to $55), or by installing a\nchimney cap ($300 to $600). The first two methods are easy, and you may be\nable to do it yourself. If you do not have experience working on rooftops, it\nis recommended that you hire a professional to fit a chimney cone.\n\n## Additional Considerations and Costs\n\n * Rental. If you are renting your home, make sure you check with the landlord before beginning any soundproofing projects. It’s important to avoid issues and fines by getting approval for drilling and door replacements. Non-permanent solutions like hanging a soundproof blanket or laying down a rug should be fine, but anything that changes the home structure itself requires approval just to be on the safe side.\n * Best siding for soundproofing. The thicker the siding, the better it absorbs sound and stops outside noise from entering your home. Stone and brick are stronger soundproofing materials than wood and vinyl.\n * Air quality. Be on the lookout for air quality problems when soundproofing a room. When you make a room airtight, it reduces noise, but it makes the room stuffier unless you have a forced air heating/cooling system. Improper ventilation can cause health problems for people with asthma and other respiratory issues.\n * Egg cartons. Egg cartons don’t do much in terms of soundproofing. Because these boxes are made of very thin cardboard, sound waves go straight through them with little, if any, noise reduction. The only benefit is that egg cartons may slightly reduce echo and sound deflection.\n * Home resale value. Something small like door sweeps or hanging blankets won’t make much of a difference in your home value. Switching to solid core doors and double glazed windows may slightly improve a home’s resale value. A home theater with full acoustic panels would boost the home value the most.\n\n## FAQs\n\n * How do you soundproof an existing wall?\n\nThere are many ways to soundproof an existing wall. However, the most popular\nand affordable way is to add mass and seal gaps where sound may leak through.\nYou can add insulation into an existing wall using specialized drilling\nequipment.\n\n * How much would it cost to soundproof a wall?\n\nThe cost to soundproof a wall is $100 to $350. Acoustic panels and insulation\nupgrades are the most common soundproofing projects to prevent sound\ntransmission through the wall.\n\n * How do you soundproof a room for music?\n\nTo soundproof a room for music, you need acoustic panels on the walls and\nceiling. A solid door and acoustic door blanket produce the best room\nenvironment for making music and recording songs.\n\n * What is the cheapest way to soundproof a room?\n\nOne of the cheapest ways to soundproof a room is by hanging heavy curtains and\ntapestries on the doors and walls. The thicker the material, the better it\nwill be at absorbing sound. Adding thick rugs and a rug pad below the carpet,\ninstalling a door sweep, and placing massive furniture against walls are other\ninexpensive ways to soundproof a room.\n\n * How can I make my room soundproof from outside noise?\n\nExternal noise often enters a room through big gaps around the door. You can\nprevent this by installing a commercial-grade door sweep that seals against\nthe threshold and blocks outside noise, as well as bugs and insects. Heavy\nblackout curtains that seal against the door help soundproof a room against\nexternal noise.\n\n * Are egg cartons soundproofing?\n\nWhile egg cartons are inexpensive and reduce echoes and certain frequencies,\nthey are not very effective in reducing sound. However, they are very similar\nin size, shape, and appearance to the soundproofing acoustic foam used in\nmusic studios, which may have given rise to the myth that you can use them for\nsoundproofing.\n\n * What is Green Glue, and how does it work?\n\nGreen Glue is a noise proofing solution that turns mechanical energy from\nnoise into heat. It creates a damping system when inserted between two layers\nof drywall. Green Glue is used for soundproofing walls and ceilings.\n\n### Remodeling Terms Cheat Sheet\n\nDefinitions in laymen's terms, cost considerations, pictures and things you\nneed to know. See full cheat sheet.\n\n^1 Plaster: A paste composed of sand, water, and either lime, gypsum, or\ncement, which forms a smooth hard surface on walls, ceilings, and other\nstructures upon drying\n\n^2 Caulk: A chemical sealant used to fill in and seal gaps where two materials\njoin, for example, the tub and tile, to create a watertight and airtight seal.\nThe term \"caulking\" is also used to refer to the process of applying this type\nof sealant\n\n^3 Vinyl: A synthetic plastic made from ethylene and chlorine. Vinyl has many\napplications in the construction industry and it is widely used in sidings,\nwindow frames, roofing and gutters, among others\n\n^4 Fiberglass: Plastic that is reinforced with glass fibers. The fibers may be\nmixed randomly throughout the plastic, or come in the form of a flat sheet, or\nbe woven into a fabric\n\n^5 Drywall: Type of plasterboard, commonly used to build walls and ceilings,\ncomposed of gypsum that is layered between sheets of heavy paper\n\n^6 Underlayment: Roofing material laid underneath roofing tiles to seal the\nroof, preventing leaks\n\n^7 Pad: A cushion placed under a carpet to absorb impact, thus extending the\nlife of the carpet\n\n### How much does it cost to soundproof a room in my city?\n\nCost to soundproof a room varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). To\nget free estimates from local contractors, please indicate yours.\n\nNational average\n\n$1,500\n\n(installing new soundproof windows, doors, and double insulation layer in 130\nsq.ft. room)\n\nLow: $300\n\n(soundproofing a 130 sq.ft. room with acoustic door and wall panels)\n\nHigh: $45,000\n\n(Soundproofing an entire 1,500 sq.ft. home with all new soundproof windows,\nsolid core doors, and double insulated walls)\n\nCost to soundproof a room varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). Get\nfree estimates from soundproofing contractors in your city.\n\nAlternative\n\nCost\n\n$300 - $45,000\n\nSoundproofing\n\n$1,490\n\nSuspended Acoustic Ceiling Installation\n\nRelated\n\nCost\n\n$1,450\n\nHome Air Sealing\n\n$1,700 - $2,000\n\nAttic Insulation\n\n$3,500 - $4,500\n\nHome Insulation\n\n$650 - $1,000\n\nRoom Insulation\n\n$20,000\n\nSpray Foam Insulation Installation\n\n$5,500\n\nBasement Waterproofing\n\nUpdated: Jul 8, 2021\n\nWhat's new?\n\nJul 8, 2021\n\n * Updated the introduction with new information, project scopes, and project costs.\n * Added the How Does Soundproofing Work? section.\n * Added the Soundproofing Cost per Square Foot section with a table of prices and two subsections: Soundproofing New Construction and Soundproofing in an Already Built Room.\n * Added the Soundproof Room Cost by Area section.\n * Added the Window Soundproofing Cost section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.\n * Added the Door Soundproofing Price section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.\n * Added the Soundproof Walls Cost section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.\n * Added the Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Type of Project section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.\n * Added the Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Location section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.\n * Added the Cost of Soundproofing Floor section with a table, including different projects and a subsection for each of these projects.\n * Added the Soundproof Room Cost by Location section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.\n * Added the Labor Cost to Soundproof a Room section.\n * Added the Cost to Soundproof House Exterior section with a table of prices and a subsection for each of the elements of the table.\n * Added the Soundproofing Using Home Decor section.\n * Added the Soundproofing vs Acoustic Treatment section.\n * Added the Acoustic Insulation vs Thermal Insulation section.\n * Updated the Additional Considerations and Costs section with four new elements.\n * Updated the FAQs section.\n * Updated all costs.\n\nOct 1, 2019\n\n * This cost guide has been completely remade, giving a more detailed description of the project. New information regarding the pros and cons, reasons to soundproof a room, soundproofing the ceiling and floor, different materials that can be used to soundproof a room, installation, and how these all affect the final cost have been added. There is also a section on room soundproofing with acoustic treatment, regular vs. soundproofing drywall, and one explaining the labor process.\n * There is now a section dedicated to enhancement and improvement costs, and another that contains additional considerations, like saving tips, DIY tips, and possible air quality problems.\n * Finally, all prices were updated and a summary stating the price as well as a “FAQ” section were added.\n\nThe information provided by our cost guides comes from a great variety of\nsources, including specialized publications and websites, cost studies, U.S.\nassociations, reports from the U.S. government, contractors and\nsubcontractors, material suppliers, material price services, and other vendor\nwebsites. For more information, read our Methodology and sources\n\nRelated Cost Guides \n--- \nAttic Insulation\| $1,700 - $2,000 \nBasement Waterproofing\| $5,500 \nHome Air Sealing\| $1,450 \nHome Insulation\| $3,500 - $4,500 \nSpray Foam Insulation Installation\| $20,000 \n \nsoundproofing contractors near you\n\nGet free estimates on FIXR from trusted soundproofing contractors in your area\n\nSoundproof a Room\n\n * How Does Soundproofing Work?\n * Soundproofing Cost per Square Foot\n * Soundproofing New Construction\n * Soundproofing in an Already Built Room\n * Soundproof Room Cost by Area\n * Window Soundproofing Cost\n * Acoustic Caulk for Windows\n * Window Seal Price\n * Soundproof Window Plug\n * Filling Holes in Window Frames\n * Sound Dampening Curtains\n * Noise Reduction Window Inserts\n * Soundproof Window Cost\n * Door Soundproofing Price\n * Acoustic Door Thresholds\n * Soundproof Door Seal\n * Door Sweep for Noise Reduction\n * Mass Loaded Vinyl on Door\n * Acoustic Panels on Door\n * Replacing Hollow Core Doors with Solid\n * Soundproof Blanket for Door\n * Soundproof Door Price\n * Soundproof Walls Cost\n * Rockwool Sound Insulation Price\n * Mineral Wool Batts\n * Soundproof Foam for Walls\n * Soundproof Paint Cost\n * Mass Loaded Vinyl Cost\n * Cost of Acoustic Panels\n * Acoustical Caulk\n * Decoupling Cost\n * Cost to Repair Drywall Cracks\n * Resilient Channel over Existing Drywall\n * Tie New Block Wall into Existing Wall\n * Sound Absorbing Wall Art\n * Double Drywall for Soundproofing\n * Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Type of Project\n * Hanging Acoustic Panels from Ceiling\n * Soundproof Ceiling Insulation\n * Acoustic Foam Panels for Ceiling\n * Mass Loaded Vinyl for Ceiling\n * Resilient Sound Isolation Clips Cost\n * Green Glue Ceiling Soundproofing\n * Double Layer Drywall Ceiling\n * Soundproofing Ceiling Cost by Location\n * Soundproofing Garage Ceiling\n * Cost to Soundproof Basement Ceiling\n * Soundproofing Condo Ceiling Cost\n * Soundproofing Apartment Ceiling\n * Cost of Soundproofing Floor\n * Soundproof Floor Underlayment\n * Soundproof Carpet Pad\n * Interlocking Floor Mats\n * Sound Absorbing Carpet Cost\n * Sound Dampening Rug\n * Blown Sound Insulation Between Floors\n * Green Glue Floor Soundproofing\n * Soundproof Room Cost by Location\n * Soundproof Furnace Room\n * Soundproof Bathroom\n * Soundproof Laundry Room\n * Soundproof Home Gym\n * Soundproof Home Office\n * Soundproof Bedroom\n * Soundproof Kitchen\n * Soundproof Basement\n * Home Theater Soundproofing Cost\n * Labor Cost to Soundproof a Room\n * Cost to Soundproof House Exterior\n * Soundproof Exterior Door\n * Soundproof Garden Room Cost\n * Cost to Soundproof Garage\n * Soundproof Fence Panels Cost\n * Soundproofing Using Home Decor\n * Soundproofing vs Acoustic Treatment\n * Acoustic Insulation vs Thermal Insulation\n * Enhancement and Improvement Costs\n * Weather Stripping\n * Chimney Soundproofing\n * Additional Considerations\n * FAQs\n\nWas this guide helpful to you?\n\n### How much does it cost to soundproof a room in my city?\n\nCost to soundproof a room varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). To\nget free estimates from local contractors, please indicate yours.\n\nThe information provided by our cost guides comes from a great variety of\nsources, including specialized publications and websites, cost studies, U.S.\nassociations, reports from the U.S. government, contractors and\nsubcontractors, material suppliers, material price services, and other vendor\nwebsites. For more information, read our Methodology and sources\n\n# Related Cost Guides\n\n$5,500\n\nWindow Replacement\n\n$2,760\n\nSliding Patio Door Installation\n\n$240\n\nDrywall Repair\n\n$300\n\nHandyman\n\n$350\n\nWeatherstripping\n\n$350\n\nChimney Cap Replacement\n\n$1,700\n\nAttic Insulation\n\n$5,500\n\nBasement Waterproofing\n\n# Related Cost Guides\n\n$5,500\n\nWindow Replacement\n\n$2,760\n\nSliding Patio Door Installation\n\n$240\n\nDrywall Repair\n\n$300\n\nHandyman\n\n$350\n\nWeatherstripping\n\n$350\n\nChimney Cap Replacement\n\n$1,700\n\nAttic Insulation\n\n$5,500\n\nBasement Waterproofing\n\n$1,450\n\nAir Leaks Sealing\n\n$3,500\n\nHome Insulation\n\n$20,000\n\nSpray Foam Insulation Installation\n\n## Find soundproofing contractors near you\n\nAlexandria, VA\n\nAnaheim, CA\n\nAnchorage, AK\n\nAthens, GA\n\nAtlanta, GA\n\nAurora, IL\n\nBaltimore, MD\n\nBethlehem, PA\n\nBradenton, FL\n\nBrooklyn, NY\n\nCharlotte, NC\n\nChicago, IL\n\nCincinnati, OH\n\nClarksville, TN\n\nDelray Beach, FL\n\nHartford, CT\n\nHuntsville, AL\n\nIrvine, CA\n\nJackson, MS\n\nJamaica, NY\n\nLansing, MI\n\nLos Angeles, CA\n\nNew York, NY\n\nOakland, CA\n\nOcala, FL\n\nOceanside, CA\n\nPanama City, FL\n\nPensacola, FL\n\nPhiladelphia, PA\n\nPhoenix, AZ\n\nPomona, CA\n\nPompano Beach, FL\n\nPortland, OR\n\nReno, NV\n\nSacramento, CA\n\nSaint Louis, MO\n\nSaint Paul, MN\n\nSan Antonio, TX\n\nSan Diego, CA\n\nSarasota, FL\n\nSeattle, WA\n\nTampa, FL\n\nVan Nuys, CA\n\nWashington, DC\n\nWichita, KS\n\n### Header Form\n\nWe are asking a few questions so that we can get you better cost estimates.\n\nBy clicking 'Get Quotes Now' you agree to our Terms of Use and our TCPA\nConsent. 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By using Fixr you agree to our Terms &\nConditions and Privacy Policy\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://dictionary.reference.com:80/browse/barre", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20160303205244/http://dictionary.reference.com:80/browse/barre", "parsed_text": { "title": "Define Barre at Dictionary.com", "passages": [ "Textiles. a streak in the filling direction when one or more picks are of a color different from that of adjacent picks.", "Music. a technique of playing a chord on a stringed instrument by laying a finger across the strings at a particular fret, raising their pitch.", "The dancer—and Balanchine's wife and muse—broke barriers for Native Americans at the barre and graced stages all over the world.", "In 1999, I was a junior in high school, and a big story in the small town of barre, Vermont, as a suspected school shooter.", "Like with so many “weird kids,” I left most of my nasty cycle behind when I left barre to go to college.", "Continuing the wandering one reached the fine old town gate, the ancient Porte de la barre, in a good state of preservation.", "the act of laying the index finger over some or all of the strings of a guitar, lute, or similar instrument, so that the pitch of each stopped string is simultaneously raised Compare capo^1" ] }, "parsed_md": "Barre \| Define Barre at Dictionary.com\n\n * Dictionary.com\n * Thesaurus.com\n\n * My Account\n * Log Out\n * Log In\n\nTry Our Apps\n\n * Word of the Day\n * Translate\n * Games\n * Blog\n\n * Follow @dictionarycom\n\nfollow Dictionary.com\n\nEmpathy vs. Sympathy\n\n * CITE\n * Translate\n * Facebook\n\nShare\n\n * Twitter\n\nTweet\n\n * Google+\n\nShare\n\n# barre\n\n### or bar\n\n[bahr] /bɑr/\n\n * Examples\n * Word Origin\n\nnoun, Ballet.\n\n1.\n\na handrail placed at hip height, used by a dancer to maintain balance during\npractice.\n\nOrigin of barre\n\n1945-1950\n\n1945-50\n\n## barré\n\n[bah-rey] /bɑˈreɪ/\n\nnoun\n\n1.\n\nTextiles. a pattern of stripes or bands of color extending across the warp in\nwoven and knitted fabrics.\n\n2.\n\nTextiles. a streak in the filling direction when one or more picks are of a\ncolor different from that of adjacent picks.\n\n3.\n\nMusic. a technique of playing a chord on a stringed instrument by laying a\nfinger across the strings at a particular fret, raising their pitch.\n\nOrigin\n\n< French: literally, barred, past participle of barrer, derivative of barre\nbar^1\n\nDictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random\nHouse, Inc. 2016. Cite This Source\n\nExamples from the Web for barre\n\nContemporary Examples\n\n * The dancer—and Balanchine's wife and muse—broke barriers for Native Americans at the barre and graced stages all over the world.\n\nFarewell to America’s Ballerina: Remembering Maria Tallchief Nina Strochlic\nApril 12, 2013\n\n * In 1999, I was a junior in high school, and a big story in the small town of barre, Vermont, as a suspected school shooter.\n\nMy Strange Passage From Suspected School Shooter to Prom Queen Gina Tron\nJanuary 27, 2013\n\n * Like with so many “weird kids,” I left most of my nasty cycle behind when I left barre to go to college.\n\nMy Strange Passage From Suspected School Shooter to Prom Queen Gina Tron\nJanuary 27, 2013\n\nHistorical Examples\n\n * Continuing the wandering one reached the fine old town gate, the ancient Porte de la barre, in a good state of preservation.\n\nVanished Halls and Cathedrals of France George Warton Edwards\n\n * barre, as we have said, sided with the Mountain on this occasion.\n\nCritical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Thomas Babington Macaulay\n\n * All the other chiefs of parties had some good qualities; and barre had none.\n\nCritical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Thomas Babington Macaulay\n\n * But there is that horrible Lactantius, who lives peacefully, barre, and Mignon.\n\nCinq Mars, Complete Alfred de Vigny\n\n * I guess I'm in the wrong pew politically; very few democrats in barre.\n\nPersonal Recollections and Civil War Diary, 1864 Lemuel Abijah Abbott\n\n * He told me he had cut thorough him a barre's length, for he durst not write so boldly.\n\nBrief Lives (Vol. 1 of 2) John Aubrey\n\n * Two remain vague—a fattish, holiday-making banker and a consumptive from barre, Vermont.\n\nThe Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story\nVarious\n\nBritish Dictionary definitions for barre\n\n## barre\n\n/bar/\n\nnoun\n\n1.\n\na rail at hip height used for ballet practice and leg exercises\n\nWord Origin\n\nliterally: bar\n\n## barré\n\n/ˈbæreɪ/\n\nnoun\n\n1.\n\nthe act of laying the index finger over some or all of the strings of a\nguitar, lute, or similar instrument, so that the pitch of each stopped string\nis simultaneously raised Compare capo^1\n\n2.\n\nthe playing of chords in this manner\n\nverb\n\n3.\n\nto execute (chords) in this manner\n\nadverb\n\n4.\n\nby using the barré\n\nWord Origin\n\nC19: from French, from barrerbar1\n\nCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition ©\nWilliam Collins Sons & Co. 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If you order a desk 44\" high the desk will measure 44\" at the front lip and slope up from there. The center of the desk will be 46\" and the rear ledge will be 48\". On a flat top desk or a 3-in-1, the flat-top portion would be 44\". Most people find elbow height or an inch below elbow height feels best. However, it is essential that you create a makeshift surface at the height that you think will work best for you and experiment with a legal pad, or keyboard or book and see if that height feels right for you. You can accomplish this by stacking books or boxes on top of your existing desk, Or you might find a shelf in your home or office that is around the correct height for you. Sometimes an adjustable ironing board will go high enough to get you to a comfortable height.", "People who use their standup desk mostly for reading usually order a desk on the high side. People using a laptop or keyboard might order a desk an inch lower to accommodate the inch added by the keyboard. The reason we ask you how tall you are on the order form is just to make sure you are ordering a desk with a height within the parameters of what is normal for most people your height.", "For example, most men 5'11\" order a desk 44\". That puts the center of their sloped top desk at 46\". If that same 5'11\" man orders a flat top desk he might still order his desk at 44\" because he is using a laptop on his standing desk. So, it is always best to experiment and make sure what feels right for you. Your desk is an investment in your health and work productivity that will pay off for years to come. Our standing desks are built to last a lifetime and carry a lifetime guarantee. Getting the height right is important. This is why buying a upright desk off a furniture stores floor usually won't work. You just can not make a stand up desk \"one size fits all\".", "Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or need any help. That is what we are here for; to help you help us create the perfect work environment possible. 888-825-8423, 843-609-5433, or email us at standupdesks@gmail.com" ] }, "parsed_md": "Measuring Tips\n\n#### Shopping Cart\n\n0 item(s) - $0.00\n\nYour shopping cart is empty!\n\nMenu\n\n * Standing Desks\n * Wood Drafting Tables\n * Treadmill Desks\n * Other Furniture\n\n * Bookcases\n * Custom Made Credenza Desks and Cabinets\n * Custom-Made Stand Up Work Bench\n * Filing Cabinets\n\nHomeWish List (0)My AccountShopping CartCheckout Login\n\nCategories\n\n * Standing Desks\n * Wood Drafting Tables\n * Treadmill Desks\n * Other Furniture\n\n * \\- Bookcases\n * \\- Custom Made Credenza Desks and Cabinets\n * \\- Custom-Made Stand Up Work Bench\n * \\- Filing Cabinets\n\nInformation\n\n * About Us\n * Articles\n * Company News\n * Items In-Stock\n * Measuring Tips\n * Terms & Conditions\n * How To Order\n * Testimonials\n * FAQ\n * Government Orders\n * Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Stand up Desk\n * Wood Stain and Leather Samples\n * Drawer Pulls\n * Order Forms\n * Contact Us\n * Site Map\n\nHome » Measuring Tips\n\n# Measuring Tips\n\nThere is no science involved in determining what is the correct height a\nstanding desk should be for you. There are only rules of thumb. Always start\nat elbow height (your elbow to the floor) and experiment from there. If you\nare ordering a desk with a sloped desktop it is very important to remember you\nhave a 4\" slope from the front lip to the back ledge. So, your work area is\ngoing to be 2\" higher than what you order because we measure to the front lip.\nIf you order a desk 44\" high the desk will measure 44\" at the front lip and\nslope up from there. The center of the desk will be 46\" and the rear ledge\nwill be 48\". On a flat top desk or a 3-in-1, the flat-top portion would be\n44\". Most people find elbow height or an inch below elbow height feels best.\nHowever, it is essential that you create a makeshift surface at the height\nthat you think will work best for you and experiment with a legal pad, or\nkeyboard or book and see if that height feels right for you. You can\naccomplish this by stacking books or boxes on top of your existing desk, Or\nyou might find a shelf in your home or office that is around the correct\nheight for you. Sometimes an adjustable ironing board will go high enough to\nget you to a comfortable height.\n\nPeople who use their standup desk mostly for reading usually order a desk on\nthe high side. People using a laptop or keyboard might order a desk an inch\nlower to accommodate the inch added by the keyboard. The reason we ask you how\ntall you are on the order form is just to make sure you are ordering a desk\nwith a height within the parameters of what is normal for most people your\nheight.\n\nFor example, most men 5'11\" order a desk 44\". That puts the center of their\nsloped top desk at 46\". If that same 5'11\" man orders a flat top desk he might\nstill order his desk at 44\" because he is using a laptop on his standing desk.\nSo, it is always best to experiment and make sure what feels right for you.\nYour desk is an investment in your health and work productivity that will pay\noff for years to come. Our standing desks are built to last a lifetime and\ncarry a lifetime guarantee. Getting the height right is important. This is why\nbuying a upright desk off a furniture stores floor usually won't work. You\njust can not make a stand up desk \"one size fits all\".\n\nPlease feel free to call us if you have any questions or need any help. 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But once you hear it through a microphone, all that noise is magnified 100x.", "So pay close attention to which rooms are the worst noise offenders, and choose the quietest one with the fewest neighbors.", "In addition to avoiding outside noises, you must also realize that YOU will undoubtedly be a source of noise for OTHERS.", "If and when you need carpet, such as for a drum kit, you can always lay down an area rug instead.", "The other problem to watch out for with upstairs floors especially is excessive foot noise. If possible, choose a downstairs room instead.", "Ideally what you want is a large room with high ceilings, asymmetrical walls, and lots of irregular surfaces. However, the chances of having access to a room just like this are virtually ZERO.", "Pro studios have them, but only because they spent tons of cash to DESIGN them. You on the other hand, will most likely need to compromise.", "You can always improve the room sound later by adding acoustic treatment (and we’ll get to that part in a bit).", "But if at all possible, it’s best to use a room with great natural acoustics, as it will be less work for you later.", "If the room also doubles as bedroom, living room, etc...you may not be able to clear it out completely, but anything that CAN be removed, SHOULD be removed.", "Previously in Chapter 3, I showed you everything you need to know to put together an amazing acoustic treatment plan on virtually any budget.", "Because to play both engineer and musician requires you to constantly jump back and forth between stations...which simply isn’t practical.", "The earliest versions were stand-alone hardware devices such as the Frontier Tranzport that were hard to program, and frustrating to use.", "While they worked somewhat, it still left much to be desired. It wasn’t until years later that someone finally invented something GOOD...", "With this one tool, you can run your session and record your instruments from anywhere in the room, all by yourself.", "NOTE: When choosing a headphone cable for this specific purpose, avoid cheap ones, as they’re prone to crackling sounds with constant movement.", "You can clearly see what’s happening within your session from anywhere in the room, and it’s a great visual aid for others as well.", "The only downside is, it’s expensive, because in addition to the monitor/TV, you’ll also need a desktop computer with multiple video outs, such as the Mac Pro.", "The editing features of most virtual instruments are a great way to compensate for your lack of playing skills on an unfamiliar instrument.", "As you will discover in that post, the ideal spot for your monitors requires very precise positioning, which you may or may not be able to achieve by placing them on your desk.", "Really though, you’re just getting started. Because next it’s time to use your new studio to finally record some music." ] }, "parsed_md": "Recording Studio Design 101: How to Set Up Your Room\n\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n\nE-Home Recording Studio\n\nBuild a Studio. Record Your Music.\n\n# CHAPTER 4: How to Set Up Your Recording Room\n\nOnce you’ve got a basic collection of recording gear...\n\nThe next big task is designing your room.\n\nWhile most beginners underestimate the importance of this step, the truth\nis...\n\nA well-designed room can be the difference between smooth sailing and major\nheadaches down the road.\n\nSo to spare you the months of frustration...\n\nIn this post, we’ll go through the ENTIRE step-by-step process of setting up\nyour recording room the RIGHT WAY.\n\nSo let’s get started. First up...\n\n## STEP 1: Choose the Best Room\n\nIn an average household, you might have the option of 2-3 rooms to set up your\nstudio.\n\nIf you only have one option...then just use that.\n\nOtherwise, you have a decision to make...\n\nAnd since some rooms are better for recording than others...\n\nHere’s what I recommend you know to make the best choice:\n\n### The Top 4 Things to Avoid\n\nChoosing room is less about finding good qualities, and more about AVOIDING\nbad ones. Particularly, these 4:\n\n### 1\\. Small Spaces\n\nThe general rule of thumb is: the bigger the room, the better.\n\nBig rooms allow for:\n\n * More space for multiple musicians, and...\n * More space for your ever-growing collection of gear/instruments\n\nNot to mention...they sound better (more on that topic later).\n\nWhile beginners might prefer the privacy and coziness of smaller rooms, my\nadvice is...\n\nBe smart...and choose the bigger one.\n\n### 2\\. Noise\n\nIn everyday life, you forget how much noise is actually around you. But once\nyou hear it through a microphone, all that noise is magnified 100x.\n\nAll these things are common sources of noise that can easily ruin your\nrecordings:\n\n * Cars\n * neighbors\n * plumbing\n * birds\n * crickets\n * wind\n * rain\n\nSo pay close attention to which rooms are the worst noise offenders, and\nchoose the quietest one with the fewest neighbors.\n\nIn addition to avoiding outside noises, you must also realize that YOU will\nundoubtedly be a source of noise for OTHERS.\n\nIdeally, you want a perfectly silence space where:\n\n * you can make as much noise as you want.\n * at any time of the day you want.\n\nBut since very few rooms are like that...\n\nSome degree of soundproofing may be required in order to create a useable\nworkspace for yourself.\n\n### 3\\. Poor Flooring\n\nFor your recording room, hard flooring such as concrete, tile, or hardwood is\nideal.\n\nCarpeted rooms often cause problems for two reasons:\n\n 1. studios get a lot of foot traffic, and carpet wears out quickly.\n 2. carpet absorbs high frequencies, but not low ones, which hurts the acoustics.\n\nIf and when you need carpet, such as for a drum kit, you can always lay down\nan area rug instead.\n\nThe other problem to watch out for with upstairs floors especially is\nexcessive foot noise. If possible, choose a downstairs room instead.\n\nUp next...\n\n### 4\\. Poor Acoustics\n\nBedrooms in a typical family home look something like this:\n\n * They’re small,\n * With low ceilings,\n * And parallel walls made of drywall.\n\nSadly for us...\n\nIt just so happens that ALL those features NEGATIVELY affect acoustics.\n\nIdeally what you want is a large room with high ceilings, asymmetrical walls,\nand lots of irregular surfaces. However, the chances of having access to a\nroom just like this are virtually ZERO.\n\nPro studios have them, but only because they spent tons of cash to DESIGN\nthem. You on the other hand, will most likely need to compromise.\n\nDon’t expect perfection, just choose your best option.\n\nYou can always improve the room sound later by adding acoustic treatment (and\nwe’ll get to that part in a bit).\n\nBut if at all possible, it’s best to use a room with great natural acoustics,\nas it will be less work for you later.\n\nGot it? Moving on...\n\n## STEP 2: Clear Out the Room\n\nOnce you’ve chosen a room, it’s time to prepare it for the project ahead.\n\nSo before we start adding new things INTO the room, let’s take everything that\nwe don’t need OUT.\n\n * Clear off all floor space\n * Take everything off the walls\n * Remove anything that vibrates\n\nIf the room also doubles as bedroom, living room, etc...you may not be able to\nclear it out completely, but anything that CAN be removed, SHOULD be removed.\n\nDone? Let’s continue...\n\n## STEP 3: Add Acoustic Treatment\n\nPreviously in Chapter 3, I showed you everything you need to know to put\ntogether an amazing acoustic treatment plan on virtually any budget.\n\nNow that you have an empty room to work with, it’s time to put all that\nknowledge into practice.\n\nSo put up your acoustic treatment, and come back when you’re done.\n\nClassic Example Package:\n\n * Auralex Roominator – (Amazon)\n\nDone? Cool. Up next...\n\n## STEP 4: Arrange Your Workstation\n\nNow that you’ve got an empty room with great acoustics, it’s time to add some\nsome gear.\n\nSince your desk/chair will always be the centerpiece of your room...\n\nIt makes sense to start with those two.\n\nWhile any desk/chairs you have lying around the house can be used for\nstarters...\n\nIdeally you probably want your workstation to look a little more professional\nif at all possible.\n\nAnd so...to find out what I recommend and why, check out the following two\narticles:\n\n * The 6 Best Studio Desks for Home Recording\n * The 6 Best Studio Chairs for Home Recording\n\nClassic Desk Example:\n\n * Studio RTA Producer Station – (Amazon)\n\nClassic Chair Example:\n\n * Herman Miller Aeron – (Amazon)\n\nUp next...\n\n## STEP 5: Arrange Your Recording Stations\n\nWhile pro studios have the luxury of multiple rooms for multiple tasks...\n\nIn your studio, you’ll likely be using ONE room for EVERYTHING.\n\nSo the setup will be different.\n\nThe general idea here is to have TWO stations:\n\n 1. a desk/mixing area for the engineer (which we’ve already done)\n 2. a recording area for the musicians (which we’ll do right now)\n\nThe problem is...\n\nA setup that works well for recording others, usually doesn’t work so well\nwhen recording just yourself.\n\nBut don’t worry, because there’s a workable solution for every scenario.\n\nLet’s start with this one...\n\n### The Standard SOLO Setup\n\nFor an efficient “one-man” setup...\n\nWhat most folks do is cram all their gear around them in a circle...\n\nWhich allows them to play BOTH engineer and musician from one location.\n\nWhile this setup CAN work well...\n\nThe downsides are:\n\n * Too much gear around you creates added reflections, which hurts the acoustics.\n * With the computer so close to the mics, fan noise can leak onto the recording.\n\nThe biggest problem of all with this setup is...\n\nIt doesn’t work for multiple people. To record others, you must completely\nrearrange your studio...\n\nInto something more like this:\n\n### The Standard DUAL Setup\n\nTo record in your studio with two or more people...\n\nThe standard strategy is to divide the room into two stations.\n\nOn one end, there’s a station for the engineer...\n\nWhich includes his mixing desk, and all the standard gear such as an audio\ninterface, studio monitors, etc.\n\nOn the opposite end, there’s a station for the musician...\n\nWhich includes microphones, and any instruments/MIDI controllers they might\nuse.\n\nThe problem with this setup is...\n\nWhile it works well for multiple people, it doesn’t work AT ALL when recording\nby yourself.\n\nBecause to play both engineer and musician requires you to constantly jump\nback and forth between stations...which simply isn’t practical.\n\nSo up next...here’s a 3rd option:\n\n### The Hybrid Setup\n\nUltimately, what you want is...\n\nA setup that works well for both solo, AND group recording.\n\nSo what I recommend here is, a hybrid setup closely resembling the “dual”\nsetup...\n\nWith one KEY addition:\n\nOn station 2, you’ll need some kind of remote, that at the very least...\n\nAllows you to press record, play, and stop while away from your desk.\n\nOver the years, people have tried many ways of doing this...and until\nrecently, all of them SUCKED.\n\nThe earliest versions were stand-alone hardware devices such as the Frontier\nTranzport that were hard to program, and frustrating to use.\n\nLater on when wireless keyboards and wireless mice grew more sophisticated,\nsome folks starting using those instead.\n\nWhile they worked somewhat, it still left much to be desired. It wasn’t until\nyears later that someone finally invented something GOOD...\n\n### The “DAW Remote”\n\nFar more sophisticated than a simple transport remote...\n\nAn app created by the Eumlab company, known simply as the DAW Remote...\n\nOffers an unprecedented level of functionality, rivaling that of a real\ncontrol surface.\n\nWhile there are other similar apps available, this one is BY FAR the best.\n\nThe 2 different versions are:\n\n * DAW Remote – for iPhones and other smartphones.\n * DAW Remote HD – for iPads and other tablets.\n\nWith this one tool, you can run your session and record your instruments from\nanywhere in the room, all by yourself.\n\nFor mounting, one great tool is the IK Multimedia iKlip Expand.\n\nSimply by attaching it your mic stand, you can precisely position your iPad\nexactly where you want it.\n\nAnd it eliminates the need for adding extra stands in an already cramped\nstudio.\n\n * Click here to see current price.\n\nFor the iPhone, check out the iKlip Expand Mini instead.\n\n * Click here to see current price.\n\nUp next...\n\n### 3 More Useful Accessories\n\nTo make your studio even more user-friendly for solo recording...I also\nrecommend the following:\n\n### 1\\. A Headphone Extension Cable\n\nWhen you work alone, you spend a lot of time moving around the room...\n\nAnd for most of that time, you’re wearing headphones.\n\nThe problem is...\n\nThe average headphone cable is far too short for unrestricted movement.\n\nWhich is why I recommend a headphone extension cable at least 20 ft long, such\nas this one.\n\nNOTE: When choosing a headphone cable for this specific purpose, avoid cheap\nones, as they’re prone to crackling sounds with constant movement.\n\n### 2\\. A Secondary Computer Monitor\n\nOne of the tough parts about running a session with a DAW remote is...\n\nYou don’t have the same visual feedback you get when sitting in front of the\ncomputer.\n\nBut with a large flat screen mounted on your wall...\n\nYou can clearly see what’s happening within your session from anywhere in the\nroom, and it’s a great visual aid for others as well.\n\nThe only downside is, it’s expensive, because in addition to the monitor/TV,\nyou’ll also need a desktop computer with multiple video outs, such as the Mac\nPro.\n\nClassic Example:\n\n * HP Pavilion Monitor – (Amazon)\n\n### 3\\. Virtual Instruments/MIDI controllers\n\nI think we can all agree, that to record music by yourself...\n\nYou MUST be a multi-instrumentalist.\n\nBut since few of us have enough real instruments to cover an entire song...\n\nThe standard solution is to use a virtual instrument/MIDI controller combo\ninstead.\n\nIn addition to saving you both money and space...\n\nThe editing features of most virtual instruments are a great way to compensate\nfor your lack of playing skills on an unfamiliar instrument.\n\nClassic Example:\n\n * Spectrasonics Keyscape – (Amazon)\n\n## STEP 6: Connect Your Gear\n\nNow that you’ve finished the layout of your studio...\n\nThe next step is connecting your equipment.\n\nIf you don’t have much gear right now, then the setup should be pretty simple.\n\nHowever...\n\nAs your needs grow over time, so too will the complexity of your routing.\n\nIn order to make that work...\n\nYou must have a solid understanding of how it all fits together to form a\nsingle working system.\n\nIn recording circles, the concept is known as signal flow, which simply means:\n\n> The path an audio signal must travel through your gear, from beginning to\n> end.\n\nTo learn how it all works, check out this post:\n\n * The Recording Studio Signal Flow Explained\n\nAnd once you understand that, you still need to know which cables to use to\nmake all those connections.\n\nSo check out this article as well:\n\n * The Ultimate Guide to Audio Cables for Home Recording\n\nMoving on...\n\n## STEP 7: Position Your Studio Monitors\n\nNow that everything is set up and looking good...\n\nThe final step to completing this project is to tweak the position of your\nmonitors.\n\nA lot of folks assume that just because they have an expensive pair of studio\nmonitors...\n\nThey’ve solved the problem of “good monitoring” once-and-for-all.\n\nBut the truth is...it requires SO much more than just that.\n\nBesides a whole bunch of other stuff which we won’t go into right now...\n\n> GOOD MONITORING starts with GOOD POSITIONING.\n\nAnd good positioning depends on a wide combination of factors including:\n\n * The position of your head\n * The position of the walls\n * The position of “spot” acoustic treatment\n\nNeedless to say...this topic is far more complex than you imagine.\n\nTo see in full detail, exactly how to position your monitors, check out this\npost:\n\n * Studio Monitor Placement: Positioning Tips for Optimal Sound\n\nAs you will discover in that post, the ideal spot for your monitors requires\nvery precise positioning, which you may or may not be able to achieve by\nplacing them on your desk.\n\nSo one last item to consider is a pair of studio monitor stands.\n\nWith a fully adjustable height, angle, and width, they make it possible to\nposition your monitors literally anywhere.\n\nTo see which ones I recommend, check out this article:\n\n * The 7 Best Studio Monitor Stands for Home Recording\n\nClassic Example:\n\n * Ultimate Support MS-100 – (Amazon)\n\n## And That’s It\n\nCongratulations, you’re finished. 🙂\n\nReally though, you’re just getting started. Because next it’s time to use your\nnew studio to finally record some music.\n\nAnd we’ll cover that in the next chapter:\n\n * Audio Recording 101: A Guide for Home Studio Musicians\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\n### Chapter 4: Design/Setup\n\n * 1\\. Mixing Desks\n * 2\\. Studio Chairs\n * 3\\. Signal Flow\n * 4\\. Audio Cables\n * 5\\. Monitor Placement\n * 6\\. Studio Monitor Stands\n * << Switch Chapters >>\n * 1/2/3/4/5/6\n\nCareers Contact Disclaimers\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://ehomerecordingstudio.com/acoustic-treatment-101/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210814112559/https://ehomerecordingstudio.com/acoustic-treatment-101/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Acoustic Treatment 101: The Ultimate Guide for Home Studios", "passages": [ "So rather than face months of frustration trying to figure out what you’re doing wrong...you might as well get this stuff handled right now.", "Which is why in this post, I will walk you step by step through the entire process of designing an effective acoustic treatment setup for your home studio.", "But with acoustic absorption, all that remains is the direct sound from the instrument to the microphone...which is exactly what we want.", "But in practice, many people find that absorption actually works best in combination with another type of acoustic treatment known as diffusion.", "With the right combination of both absorption and diffusion, you can transform the acoustics of virtually any room...into something capable of a world-class recording.", "Now that you understand the fundamentals of acoustics...the NEXT step is applying these principles toward your room by adding some acoustic treatment.", "Acoustic treatment on the other hand, aims ONLY to control sound reflections WITHIN the room, to make better sounding recordings.", "And while soundproofing can definitely be incorporated as part of your acoustic treatment plan, it’s not technically acoustic treatment in itself.", "Walk around the room, clap your hands as loud as you can from every spot, and listen closely to the reverberations that follow.", "In the WORST case scenario – you’ll hear a harsh metallic ringing sound, which typically occurs in small cubical rooms.", "In the BEST case scenario – you’ll hear a pleasant reverb, which typically occurs in larger rooms with high ceilings and lots of complex diffusive surfaces.", "The closer it is to #1, the more absorption you will need to make the room sound as dry as possible.", "The closer it is to #2, the less acoustic treatment you will need in general, although virtually any room will still benefit from a little.", "If you need some reference points to hear the difference between good and bad acoustics, perform the clap test in a wide variety of different rooms, and take notice of which types tend to sound best.", "Then later on, when you begin installing acoustic treatment in your room, use the clap test constantly throughout the process to observe how the sound changes.", "To find out which ones I recommend, and get detailed instructions on how to set them up, check out this post:", "Because they’re thinner, and offer more surface area with less material, acoustic panels can provide greater wall coverage, for less money.", "What that does is kill any standing waves that may exist between opposite parallel walls. Which is the one thing that bass traps can’t really do, since they’re primarily located in the corners of the room.", "So it’s totally up to you. Just remember to get the absorption part handled first...then if you want to add some diffusers later, here are 3 great options I recommend:", "Which is why companies like Auralex and Primacoustic offer complete “room packages” to simplify the process and eliminate ALL the guesswork.", "I recommend the mid-sized London 12, which as you can see in the picture, is a perfect solution for standard sized rooms.", "At the top of this series, is the Auralex SFS-184 System, which offers the MOST goodies of any package we’ve seen so far.", "Well at the trihedral corners...all 3 sets of parallel walls converge, and any absorption located here catches room modes from all 3 dimensions, essentially working 3x as effectively.", "The dihedral corners get next priority, since they work on 2 dimensions. And finally there’s the walls, which only work on one.", "Which is why the first step in setting up your acoustic treatment is to mount a bass trap at each of the tridhedral corners.", "To avoid this problem, mount your acoustic panels flat on the walls, and be sure to spread them evenly throughout the entire room.", "To get maximum effectiveness from a limited number of panels, avoid placing panels on BOTH points of opposing walls...and instead, stagger their positions as shown in the above picture.", "The commonly accepted theory when it comes to diffusion is...it’s far more effective in larger rooms compared to smaller rooms.", "Add to that, the fact that commercially-made diffusers are expensive, and it’s no surprise that most home studios skip it entirely. And that’s totally fine.", "In pro studios, where control rooms are used for mixing and live rooms are used for recording...different acoustic treatment strategies exist for each purpose.", "The strategies we just covered are what you would typically use for a live room, to get a nice sound from virtually anywhere in the room.", "However, in the control room, where the main goal is to maximize the accuracy of your studio monitors from the seated mixing position...", "If your studio (like most home studios), is one that uses one room as both the control room AND live room...", "When setting a budget for your studio, you should ideally set-aside a BIG chunk of the money (possibly as high as 50%), for acoustic treatment alone.", "And while you can always save up more for the future, there’s still the problem of what to do right now.", "The problem is...they DON’T work, and can actually worsen the situation by absorbing the high-frequencies, while ignoring the low-frequencies (where the real problems exist).", "You increase the portion of direct sound from the instrument, while decreasing the portion of reflected sound from the room...thus minimizing the impact of the acoustics on the recording.", "Which is why, in untreated rooms, you should use dynamic mics whenever possible...especially on vocals, where the difference is often enormous.", "Because really, any type of soft porous material such as pillows, blankets, couches, or even clothes, can offer similar absorption.", "And since you already have plenty of that stuff lying around your house, it won’t cost a dime to simply store some of it in your studio.", "While it might not look as professional as “real” acoustic treatment, it does help a lot...as long as you remember to stack everything as thick as possible, so all frequencies absorb evenly.", "Which is why the most popular DIY method of recording vocals is to prop an old mattress against your wall so its directly behind the singers back as he performs.", "Rather than the absorbing reflections scattered about the room, reflection filters work by absorbing them before they even enter the room...", "By using your reflection filter in combination with the previous 4 techniques we covered, your recordings will sound 1000x better than they otherwise would in a completely bare room.", "And they’re a great temporary solution until you can afford something better. To see which ones I recommend, check out this post:" ] }, "parsed_md": "Acoustic Treatment 101: The Ultimate Guide for Home Studios\n\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n\nE-Home Recording Studio\n\nBuild a Studio. Record Your Music.\n\n# CHAPTER 3: The Ultimate Guide to Acoustic Treatment for Home Studios\n\nOne of the biggest sticking points newbies have when first getting started\nwith home recording is...\n\nThey grossly underestimate the importance of room acoustics...\n\nAnd assume that just because they have a nice condenser microphone and\nexpensive studio monitors...great sound comes automatically.\n\nBut the truth is...the acoustics of your room have more-to-do with sound\nquality...\n\nThan perhaps anything else your studio....anything.\n\nSo rather than face months of frustration trying to figure out what you’re\ndoing wrong...you might as well get this stuff handled right now.\n\nWhich is why in this post, I will walk you step by step through the entire\nprocess of designing an effective acoustic treatment setup for your home\nstudio.\n\nReady? Let’s begin. First up...\n\n## Acoustics 101\n\nBefore getting started with acoustic treatment, it’s a good idea to have a\nbasic understanding of acoustics in general.\n\nThe good news is...you don’t need a degree in acoustical engineering to run a\nrecording studio.\n\nAll you need is a few SIMPLE CONCEPTS. Starting with...\n\n### 1\\. How Sound Travels in a Room\n\nWhenever a sound is made in a room, here’s what happens to it:\n\n 1. Starting at the source, it projects outward in all directions.\n 2. A small portion of it (known as direct sound) travels in a straight line to the microphone.\n 3. The remainder (known as reflected sound) bounces randomly between the surfaces of the room.\n 4. Moments later, some of those reflections reach the microphone by chance.\n\nNow...\n\nSince direct sound does not interact with the room, its frequency balance\nremains pure, and its tone unaltered.\n\nWith reflected sound, each new reflection has the potential to CHANGE the\noriginal sound ever-so-slightly.\n\nDepending on the size of the room, and the reflective surfaces within it...\n\nThis change could be either LARGE or SMALL...GOOD or BAD.\n\nIn most rooms it’s bad. And here’s why:\n\n### 2\\. Why Most Rooms Have Poor Acoustics\n\nHave you ever gotten to visit a grand cathedral like the one in this picture?\n\nIf so...did you notice how every sound in there is absolutely incredible?\n\nThat’s because, rooms like these are not only designed to LOOK beautiful...\n\nThey’re designed to SOUND beautiful as well.\n\nThe problem is...rooms with great acoustics require a LOT of space and a LOT\nof money to build.\n\nAnd since most of us have neither...here’s how we fake it:\n\n### 3\\. How to Fake a Great Room Tone\n\nWay back in the 1960’s...\n\nSomeone invented the awesome machine known as the Echo Chamber.\n\nThis machine allowed engineers to simulate the reverb of a room OTHER than the\none where it was recorded.\n\nOver the years, the technology grew more sophisticated, and today...\n\nSoftware programs known as digital reverb can simulate the sound of virtually\nany acoustic environment imaginable.\n\nThe only catch is...before you can add FAKE reverb, you must first remove the\nREAL reverb.\n\nHere’s how it’s done:\n\n### 4\\. How to Remove the Natural Reverb of a Room\n\nEver noticed those foam panels on the walls of recording studios?\n\nWhile they might look super cool...\n\nTheir REAL purpose is to absorb sound reflections.\n\nNormally, those reflections get recorded...\n\nBut with acoustic absorption, all that remains is the direct sound from the\ninstrument to the microphone...which is exactly what we want.\n\nThat’s how it works “in theory”...\n\nBut in practice, many people find that absorption actually works best in\ncombination with another type of acoustic treatment known as diffusion.\n\nHere’s how it works:\n\n### 5\\. How Diffusion Improves Your Sound\n\nWhen you remove ALL sound reflections with absorption...\n\nMany people find that the room sounds uncomfortably “dead”.\n\nThe solution here...is to allow a few reflections to remain, and to scatter\nthem with diffusors.\n\nNormally, untreated reflections create problems because they get trapped in\none spot, amplifying some frequencies, while canceling out others.\n\nThis is how the natural frequency balance gets destroyed.\n\nDiffusors work by scattering reflections so nothing gets trapped, and the\nnatural tone is preserved.\n\nWith the right combination of both absorption and diffusion, you can transform\nthe acoustics of virtually any room...into something capable of a world-class\nrecording.\n\nNow that you understand the fundamentals of acoustics...the NEXT step is\napplying these principles toward your room by adding some acoustic treatment.\n\nBut before we do that, let’s clear up a common misconception that newbies\noften have...\n\n## Soundproofing vs. Acoustic Treatment\n\nVery often, musicians will use these two terms interchangeably, mistaking ONE\nfor the OTHER...\n\nWhen really, each one is completely different.\n\nSoundproofing is intended to minimize the level of sound that travels in and\nout of your room by:\n\n * by blocking them with heavy, dense building material.\n * sealing up any air gaps in windows/doors.\n\nThe benefit here is...you can record whenever you wish, without worrying about\nyou and your neighbors disturbing each other.\n\nAcoustic treatment on the other hand, aims ONLY to control sound reflections\nWITHIN the room, to make better sounding recordings.\n\nBOTH of these are valuable, but NEITHER does the job of the other.\n\nAnd while soundproofing can definitely be incorporated as part of your\nacoustic treatment plan, it’s not technically acoustic treatment in itself.\n\nSo if you want to learn more about soundproofing, check out this post instead:\n\n * How to Soundproof a Room for Music Recording\n\nOtherwise, let’s continue...\n\n## Evaluating Your Bare Room\n\nToo often, when novices first hear of the supposed benefits of acoustic\ntreatment...\n\nThey immediately go out and buy stuff, without first diagnosing and evaluating\nthe extent of their problem.\n\nSo...to find out how bad the acoustics in your room really are, here’s what\nyou do:\n\nWalk around the room, clap your hands as loud as you can from every spot, and\nlisten closely to the reverberations that follow.\n\n 1. In the WORST case scenario – you’ll hear a harsh metallic ringing sound, which typically occurs in small cubical rooms.\n 2. In the BEST case scenario – you’ll hear a pleasant reverb, which typically occurs in larger rooms with high ceilings and lots of complex diffusive surfaces.\n\nBut most likely, the sound you hear will be somewhere in-between. Now...\n\n * The closer it is to #1, the more absorption you will need to make the room sound as dry as possible.\n * The closer it is to #2, the less acoustic treatment you will need in general, although virtually any room will still benefit from a little.\n\nIf you need some reference points to hear the difference between good and bad\nacoustics, perform the clap test in a wide variety of different rooms, and\ntake notice of which types tend to sound best.\n\nThen later on, when you begin installing acoustic treatment in your room, use\nthe clap test constantly throughout the process to observe how the sound\nchanges.\n\nWith each new addition, that nasty ringing should be becoming less prominent,\nuntil it disappears completely.\n\nMoving on...\n\n## The 3 Elements of Acoustic Treatment\n\nGetting your room to sound great with acoustic treatment requires of a\ncombination of 3 items:\n\n 1. Bass Traps – to absorb the low frequencies\n 2. Acoustic Panels – to absorb the mid/high frequencies\n 3. Diffusers – to scatter the remaining frequencies\n\nNow let’s learn more about each one...\n\n## 1\\. Bass Traps\n\nThe first and most important element of acoustic treatment to add to your room\nis bass traps.\n\nIf you can only afford 1 thing now, get these.\n\nAnd here’s why:\n\nThough commonly thought of as specialized tools for absorbing bass\nfrequencies...\n\nPorous bass traps are actually broadband absorbers, meaning they’re good at\nabsorbing mid/high frequencies as well.\n\nWhich is why sometimes...bass traps alone can be enough to get the job done.\n\nIn small home studio rooms especially, where bass frequencies can be\nparticularly problematic, bass traps are a MUST-HAVE.\n\nTo find out which ones I recommend, and get detailed instructions on how to\nset them up, check out this post:\n\n * The Ultimate Guide to Bass Traps for Home Recording\n\n## 2\\. Acoustic Panels\n\nWhile many people think of acoustic panels as the primary “go-to” weapons to\ncombat problems with studio acoustics...\n\nThe truth is, they’re almost completely ineffective at absorbing the lowest\nbass frequencies...\n\nAnd should therefore be used as a supplemental tool...AFTER the bass traps are\ntaken care of.\n\nBut here’s what they can do that bass traps can’t:\n\nBecause they’re thinner, and offer more surface area with less material,\nacoustic panels can provide greater wall coverage, for less money.\n\nWhat that does is kill any standing waves that may exist between opposite\nparallel walls. Which is the one thing that bass traps can’t really do, since\nthey’re primarily located in the corners of the room.\n\nTo find out which ones I recommend, and how to set them up, check out this\npost:\n\n * The Ultimate Guide to Acoustic Foam Panels for Home Recording\n\n## 3\\. Diffusers\n\nMost folks today believe that for smaller rooms...\n\nLike those of most home studios...\n\nThe effectiveness of diffusion is greatly reduced, if not neutralized.\n\nFor project studios, that’s good news, because it eliminates the need for\nexpensive diffusers.\n\nMany people don’t use them at all. Yet others disagree completely, and use\ntons of them.\n\nSo it’s totally up to you. Just remember to get the absorption part handled\nfirst...then if you want to add some diffusers later, here are 3 great options\nI recommend:\n\n * Auralex Studiofoam T’Fusor – (Amazon)\n * Auralex Sustain Bamboo Waveprism – (Amazon/B&H)\n * Auralex Sustain Bamboo Peak Pyramid – (Amazon/B&H)\n\nUp next...\n\n## 3 Great All-in-One Packages\n\nIf you haven’t figured it out by now...buying all this stuff individually can\nbe a HUGE hassle.\n\nWhich is why companies like Auralex and Primacoustic offer complete “room\npackages” to simplify the process and eliminate ALL the guesswork.\n\nFor home studios, here are 3 great packages I recommend:\n\n### 1\\. Primacoustic London 12\n\nKnown as one of the top brands in acoustic treatment...\n\nPrimacoustic offers a ton of great solutions for home studios...\n\nIncluding their current line of room packages known as the London Series.\n\nI recommend the mid-sized London 12, which as you can see in the picture, is a\nperfect solution for standard sized rooms.\n\nHere’s what’s included:\n\n * Two 24′′ x 48′′ x 2′′ Broadband Panels\n * Eight 12′′ x 48′′ x 2′′ Columns\n * Twelve 12′′ x 12′′ x 1′′ Scatter Blocks\n * various mounting hardware\n\nCheck it out:\n\n * Click to compare prices – (Amazon/B&H/GuitarC/MusiciansF)\n\nAlso check out the smaller London 10 – (Amazon/B&H/GuitarC/MusiciansF)\ndesigned for 100 square foot rooms.\n\nUp next...\n\n### 2\\. Auralex Roominators Pro Plus Kit\n\nThe only brand more popular and trusted than Primacoustic...\n\nIs of course...Auralex.\n\nAnd the standard full package option they recommend for project studios is...\n\nThe Auralex Roominators Pro Plus Kit.\n\nIncluded in this kit is:\n\n * 36 Studiofoam 2′′ Wedge Panels\n * 12 LENRD Bass Trap\n * 8 T’Fusor 3D Sound Diffusors\n * EZ Stick Pro Adhesive Tabs for mounting\n\nCheck it out:\n\n * Click to compare prices – (Amazon/B&H/GuitarC/MusiciansF/Thomann)\n\nAlso check out the smaller, more affordable Auralex Alpha-DST –\n(Amazon/B&H/GuitarC/MusiciansF/Thomann) containing:\n\n * 32 1’x1′ two fin panels\n * 32 1’x1′ four fin panels\n * 4 LENRD Bass Traps\n * EZ Stick Pro Adhesive Tabs for mounting\n\nUp last, the best package of them all...\n\n### 3\\. Auralex SFS-184 SonoFlat System\n\nFor those of you who don’t care much for the “traditional” look of acoustic\nfoam...\n\nAuralex also offers some sleek and sexy alternatives in the Auralex Sonoflat\nSeries.\n\nAt the top of this series, is the Auralex SFS-184 System, which offers the\nMOST goodies of any package we’ve seen so far.\n\nIncluded in this package are:\n\n * Thirty-Two 2′ x 2′ x 2′′ SonoFlat Panels\n * Eight SonoCollars\n * Eight 12′′ x 6′′ x 28′′ SonoColumns\n * Six Q’Fusors\n * Tubetak Pro for mounting\n\nCheck it out:\n\n * Click to compare prices – (Amazon)\n\nAlso check out the cheaper Auralex SFS-112 SonoFlat System which includes:\n\n * Twenty-Four 2′ x 2′ x 2′′ Sonoflat Panels\n * Four SonoCollars\n * Four 12′′ x 6′′ x 28′′ SonoColumns\n * Tubetak Pro for Mounting\n\nCheck it out:\n\n * Click to compare prices – (Amazon/B&H)\n\nUp next...\n\n## The 3 KEY Points in Any Room\n\nOnce your acoustic treatment has arrived in the mail, you’re almost ready to\nstart putting it up.\n\nFirst though, there are 3 key areas of the room which we must define.\n\nThey are:\n\n 1. Trihedral corners – shown in the diagram as the red dots\n 2. Dihedral corners – shown in the diagram as the blue lines\n 3. The Walls – shown as the flat white surface area\n\nCommon wisdom states that in any room:\n\n 1. the trihedral corners get first priority for coverage\n 2. the dihedral corners get next priority\n 3. the walls get last priority\n\nAnd here’s why:\n\nFor best results, it makes sense to place acoustic treatment in the areas\nwhich have the greatest impact, right?\n\nWell at the trihedral corners...all 3 sets of parallel walls converge, and any\nabsorption located here catches room modes from all 3 dimensions, essentially\nworking 3x as effectively.\n\nThe dihedral corners get next priority, since they work on 2 dimensions. And\nfinally there’s the walls, which only work on one.\n\nNow...\n\n## How to Set Everything Up\n\nThe typical setup process consists of 4 basic steps which I’ll show you now.\n\n### Step 1:\n\nSince bass traps offer the widest range of broadband absorption...\n\nIt makes sense to put them in the areas where they can have the greatest\nimpact.\n\nWhich is why the first step in setting up your acoustic treatment is to mount\na bass trap at each of the tridhedral corners.\n\nFor more information on what else you can do here, check out to the following\npost:\n\n * The Ultimate Guide to Bass Traps for Home Recording\n\n### Step 2:\n\nNow that the most important corners are covered...\n\nThe next step is to fill in the remaining corners with acoustic panels.\n\nTo cover the dihedral corners, simply bend them around the edge as shown in\nthe picture...\n\nAnd be sure to leave an air gap for maximum low-end absorption.\n\nWhile I recommend using some of your acoustic panels for this purpose, don’t\nuse them all...\n\nBecause you still need most of them for the next task...\n\n### Step 3:\n\nWhenever two opposing walls are parallel to each other...\n\nSound waves have a tendency to reflect back and forth in the same spot...\n\nCausing some frequencies to be amplified, and others to be cancelled-out.\n\nTo avoid this problem, mount your acoustic panels flat on the walls, and be\nsure to spread them evenly throughout the entire room.\n\nTo get maximum effectiveness from a limited number of panels, avoid placing\npanels on BOTH points of opposing walls...and instead, stagger their positions\nas shown in the above picture.\n\nAnd finally...\n\n### Step 4:\n\nThe commonly accepted theory when it comes to diffusion is...it’s far more\neffective in larger rooms compared to smaller rooms.\n\nAdd to that, the fact that commercially-made diffusers are expensive, and it’s\nno surprise that most home studios skip it entirely. And that’s totally fine.\n\nHowever, if you do use them... even better. In which case, the standard\nlocations to put them are:\n\n * the ceiling/the upper portion of the walls in rooms with high ceilings.\n\nEverything head-level or below should be absorption to kill those initial\nreflections.\n\nUp next...\n\n## Control Room vs Live Room Strategies\n\nIn pro studios, where control rooms are used for mixing and live rooms are\nused for recording...different acoustic treatment strategies exist for each\npurpose.\n\nThe strategies we just covered are what you would typically use for a live\nroom, to get a nice sound from virtually anywhere in the room.\n\nHowever, in the control room, where the main goal is to maximize the accuracy\nof your studio monitors from the seated mixing position...\n\nSpecific acoustic treatment strategies exist, which I reveal in this post:\n\n * Studio Monitor Placement: Positioning Tips for Optimal Sound\n\nIf your studio (like most home studios), is one that uses one room as both the\ncontrol room AND live room...\n\nYour acoustic treatment setup will need to blend elements from both strategies\ninto a single “hybrid” plan.\n\nUp next...\n\n## What to Do if the Money’s Already Spent\n\nWhen setting a budget for your studio, you should ideally set-aside a BIG\nchunk of the money (possibly as high as 50%), for acoustic treatment alone.\n\nThe problem is...most of us don’t figure this out until after the money has\nalready been spent.\n\nAnd while you can always save up more for the future, there’s still the\nproblem of what to do right now.\n\nTypically, people try various DIY methods of acoustic treatment including:\n\n 1. Carpeting\n 2. Cup holders\n 3. Egg Crate Foam\n\nThe problem is...they DON’T work, and can actually worsen the situation by\nabsorbing the high-frequencies, while ignoring the low-frequencies (where the\nreal problems exist).\n\nSo here are 5 effective DIY solutions that I suggest trying instead:\n\n### 1\\. Close-miking\n\nIn rooms with poor acoustics...\n\nThe close-miking is one technique you can use to get decent sound from a less-\nthan-ideal situation.\n\nHere’s how it works:\n\nBy positioning the mic as close to the instrument as you can (without ruining\nthe tone)...\n\nYou increase the portion of direct sound from the instrument, while decreasing\nthe portion of reflected sound from the room...thus minimizing the impact of\nthe acoustics on the recording.\n\nTo take this concept one step further, you can also try...\n\n### 2\\. Using dynamic mics\n\nSince dynamic mics are typically “less-sensitive” than condenser mics...\n\nThey also tend to pick up less ambience, which is good in rooms with poor\nacoustics.\n\nWhich is why, in untreated rooms, you should use dynamic mics whenever\npossible...especially on vocals, where the difference is often enormous.\n\nYou won’t get the sparkling highs of a condenser mic, but it will still sound\nmuch better overall.\n\nUp next...\n\n### 3\\. Household Absorbers\n\nWhile acoustic foam manufacturers would prefer you believe that theirs is the\nonly material that works...\n\nIt simply isn’t true.\n\nBecause really, any type of soft porous material such as pillows, blankets,\ncouches, or even clothes, can offer similar absorption.\n\nAnd since you already have plenty of that stuff lying around your house, it\nwon’t cost a dime to simply store some of it in your studio.\n\nWhile it might not look as professional as “real” acoustic treatment, it does\nhelp a lot...as long as you remember to stack everything as thick as possible,\nso all frequencies absorb evenly.\n\nUp next...\n\n### 4\\. The “Mattress Vocal Booth”\n\nEven better than pillows and blankets...\n\nOften times, the best natural sound absorber in your house is a mattress.\n\nWhich is why the most popular DIY method of recording vocals is to prop an old\nmattress against your wall so its directly behind the singers back as he\nperforms.\n\nRemember though, that making this technique work requires effective broadband\nabsorption. And to do that:\n\n 1. You MUST use a heavy solid-core mattress, and NOT a light inner-spring mattress.\n 2. The most sensitive side of the mic should face TOWARD the mattress, to shield it from incoming reflections.\n\n### 5\\. Reflection Filters\n\nIf commercial acoustic foam is currently beyond your budget...\n\nBut you think mattress and blankets are a little bit too ghetto...\n\nA great “in-between” solution many project studios use is a reflection filter.\n\nRather than the absorbing reflections scattered about the room, reflection\nfilters work by absorbing them before they even enter the room...\n\nUsing a semi-circle absorption panel which mounts to your mic stand and wraps\nneatly around the mic.\n\nAnd while they may not work quite as well as proper acoustic treatment...\n\n * they still work decently.\n * there’s virtually no set up.\n * they’re about 1/10th the cost of a stand room package.\n\nEven though they may not work as well as “proper acoustic treatment”...\n\nBy using your reflection filter in combination with the previous 4 techniques\nwe covered, your recordings will sound 1000x better than they otherwise would\nin a completely bare room.\n\nAnd they’re a great temporary solution until you can afford something better.\nTo see which ones I recommend, check out this post:\n\n * The 6 Best Reflection Filters for Recording Vocals\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\n### Chapter 3: Acoustics\n\n * 1\\. Soundproofing\n * 2\\. Bass Traps\n * 3\\. Acoustic Panels\n * 4\\. Reflection Filters\n * 5\\. Monitor Isolation Pads\n * << Switch Chapters >>\n * 1/2/3/4/5/6\n\nCareers Contact Disclaimers\n\n" } ]
1,951,910	How To Get a Counseling License	To get a counseling license, start by figuring out what type of counseling you want to do based on where you want to work, such as in a school, hospital, or social work facility. Then, get a bachelor’s degree in counseling or psychology, followed by a master’s degree in counseling. While you’re in school, pursue activities that will give you some experience in the field, like research projects or internships. Once you finish your master’s degree, be prepared to take an exam and complete the required practice hours to get your license.	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Every one of us has special traits, empathies, attributes and interests that would make us better counselors in certain areas. Becoming a counselor can be incredibly rewarding, but it will be vastly more rewarding if you use your gifts to bolster your education and to truly develop into the best counselor you can be.", "We have compiled a list of the most prevalent areas of counseling that are available to you. Make sure to take your time and read the career description, as well as what the experts that have come before you have to say about their work and their careers in the field.", "With this information you will have armed yourself with a much better understanding of what awaits you in a counseling career, as well as pointing you in the direction of which specialization best fits you.", "What Is an Army Mental Health Specialist? Members of the armed forces, like the Army, often have difficult times - to say the least - when it comes to staying mentally and emotionally stable. These brave men and women go through grueling training, and are separated from their families when they’re shipped overseas to live in an unfamiliar world amidst Continue Reading", "Career counselors help prepare their clients for the start, change, or advancement of their career. They provide consulting, coaching, and counseling so that clients can explore their interests and options more in-depth. The counselors take things like personality, aptitude, interests, personality, and behavior into consideration as they help guide clients towards careers that will make them happy.", "Child abuse counselors have the demanding and rewarding job of helping victims of serious child abuse try to rebuild their psyche, trust, and happiness. They use their training to identify, analyze, and treat specific symptoms of child abuse and they provide crucial therapy to help the child overcome their awful ordeal. Some of that therapy can involve playing, or encouraging children to speak their minds, or even working with the family to ensure the child is provided a safe and comfortable environment to continue their development.", "Child counselors are specifically trained to provide outpatient counseling treatment services for children, adolescents, and their families. They perform assessments for specific issues such as ADHD and autism and they also offer counseling services for children with behavioral, social, or emotional issues. They use their training to help families identify and treat issues in children such as weight disorders, anger problems, or social anxiety disorders.", "Community Mental Health Counselors are mental health professionals who provide therapy, consulting, and coaching to people who are having issues in a community setting. These counselors are well-versed in the makeup of their community and they try to help clients understand their relationship to that community and help identify and treat issues and problems that arise out of the community setting. They are often charged with helping people adjust to and understand their community better as to minimize issues and promote mental health for everyone.", "Conflict resolution is the art and science of resolving disputes in healthy and mutually agreed-upon ways. When handled correctly, conflict can actually be a good thing that leads to teamwork and better communication. When handled incorrectly, it can permanently damage relationships, slow progress and create even larger issues. A conflict resolution mediator is essential in a variety of professional fields and can often same companies or people time and money that would have been otherwise wasted.", "The role of a Couples Counselor is rather straightforward. Couples Counselors are absolutely trained psychologists who are specifically tasked with helping couples of all ages lead happy and healthy relationships. In some cases this can mean dealing with serious mental and emotional issues and in other cases in can mean helping couples understand themselves and how they affect each other. Marriage and Family Therapists are very similar to Couples Counselors and their roles are the same.", "The word “crisis” pops up in the media everywhere today, from internet news to television broadcasts, on the headlines of newspapers to the home next door. While research reports that most people consider themselves happy, unfortunately, many people do not lead balanced lives. When crisis strikes – either mental, physical, or social – people are sometimes pushed past their threshold Continue Reading", "Depression counselors are specifically trained to deal with the mental, emotional, and physical issues that can arise out of depression. Depression counselors don’t just prescribe medication, they try to drill down to the root cause of the depression and help clients identify steps they can take to overcome the depression. Helping clients understand why they are depressed and helping them through the steps to recovery can have a profound impact on the quality of life for the clients.", "Domestic violence is one of the more prevalent issues that take place in the home setting and domestic violence counselors are the ones who help victims of domestic abuse deal with and overcome their traumatic experiences. Their training helps them identify certain adverse effects of domestic violence and they can then help the patient slowly work to treat and combat those effects. They provide an important therapy for clients in need of understanding of their trauma and someone to listen to their issues.", "Geriatric counselors provide treatment, analysis, and counseling services to seniors and their families. The counselors are considered experts and have specialized training and knowledge of common mental health issues that are known to affect seniors in particular. They can assess, identify and treat problems so that seniors can understand the issues they face and work to overcome them and live comfortably. These services are usually provided to seniors who live in long-term care and residential facilities, and help these seniors live a fulfilling and comfortable life.", "Grief counselors are usually licensed therapists who help people cope with the grief and sense of loss that usually follows the death of a loved one, a particularly emotional divorce, or another tragic life experience. Coping can happen in a number of different ways and grief counselors are adept at identifying what method of counseling or treatment works with each individual. They try to help clients not only deal with that grief, but also help those clients deal with the grief while they continue to be productive members of society.", "Most think of guidance counselors in the school setting and it is true, most guidance counselors work in schools. But on a more general level, guidance counselors are not just solely responsible with helping students make wise educational and career choices. They can also provide young adults with career advice and help students of all ages adjust socially to the school environment to fulfill their potential in the classroom. They can be found in primary and secondary schools and even in post-secondary institutions as well but many can also be found working career centers and job-placement organizations too.", "Licensed professional counselors provide a variety of different kinds of care to patients. LPCs are trained to provide mental, emotional and even physical care for patients suffering from everything from abuse, addiction and even depression. They can work with individuals, couples, or families and really can identify and treat a large swath of issues. Licensed professional counselors are some of the most common mental health professionals in the workplace. They can be employed everywhere from hospitals and community health organizations to elder care facilities and rehab clinics.", "What Is Marriage and Family Counseling? Despite many people looking forward to \"happily ever after\", this doesn't always happen. Many relationships and families aren't perfect, by any stretch of the imagination, and some have so many problems that they seem irreparable. However, contrary to what some may believe, happy marriages and peaceful families are possible. They just take a little Continue Reading", "What Is Mental Health Counseling? Life is full of frustration and difficult times. Most adults will usually have to deal with such things as balancing family and career life, and paying bills that they can’t afford. These stressful times can be very hard to get through and extremely overwhelming for some. Not coping with this type of stress in a Continue Reading", "What Is Multi-Cultural Counseling? It’s no secret that the population in this country continues to rise. This increase can be attributed not only to longer lifespans and births, but also to an increasing amount of immigrants to this country. America has one of the most culturally diverse populations in the world, with individuals from every corner of the globe making Continue Reading", "Pastoral counselors are psychologically trained ministers of faith who are responsible for tending to the physical and emotional needs of their followers or congregations. They work within the religious community and are a result of the belief that therapy can be combined with faith and science. They can help followers with a wide range of afflictions including family issues, depression, abuse and substance issues.", "Rehabilitation counselors are responsible for treating patients with physical, mental, or emotional issues so that they can live as independently as possible. Trained at the graduate level, rehabilitation counselors deal with psychological and physical issues that affect patients including post- traumatic stress disorders and severe brain injuries. They combine the knowledge to help patients understand and overcome their disability.", "School counselors are responsible for all aspects of their students’ educational life from academic achievement to social adjustment to even career selection and development. They work within the school infrastructure to support and foster academic success as well as personal and social development. They help ensure their students remain well-adjusted and prepared for whatever lies ahead.", "Spiritual counselors deal with patients who have suffered spiritual trauma or dissatisfaction and they help these patients get in touch with their spirituality, understand what is afflicting them, and overcome or deal with that issue. These counselors combine their spiritual or religious knowledge with an in-depth understanding of the psychology behind the issues so that their patients can live happy and fulfilling lives.", "Substance abuse is an unfortunate issue for thousands of people across the country and substance abuse counselors are ones trained to help people understand the motivations behind their substance abuse issue, and then help people overcome and defeat those issues. They have psychological and physiological training that helps them understand emotional and mental issues of substance abuse as well as the physical ones.", "Suicide Intervention counselors have some of the most stressful and rewarding jobs as they are specifically training in the psychology behind suicidal feelings and depression and their job is to help patients with suicidal thoughts think more positively and continue to live a fulfilling and rewarding life. These counselors are trained to identify motivations behind suicidal thoughts and help the patients deal with those motivations so they can gain more self-confidence and self-worth.", "Transformational counselors offer an alternative form of mental and physical healing that focuses on self-improvement, spiritual healing, and deeper life satisfaction. The counselors combine traditional psychological knowledge with alternative methods for inner-healing to help patients find a greater sense of purpose, excitement, joy, and self-satisfaction.", "With more than five million veterans in the country, veterans’ counselors have their hands full assisting the nation’s heroes with a myriad of physical, emotional, mental, or social problems that can arise in people who have experienced combat. Veterans’ counselors help their patients identify the root of their issues and then help them adjust to a more traditional life by helping them treat and cope with the issues.", "Severe and permanent disabilities can be crippling to a person's career and daily life. Vocational rehabilitation counselors are specifically trained to help people with such disabilities cope with these disabilities by helping them find jobs and live on their own. These disabilities can be wide-ranging and can include physical, mental and emotional disabilities. They can also include severe mental illnesses and substance abuse issues. They work with these patients to help them learn to live more active lives and, more importantly, secure gainful employment." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Become a Veterans Counselor \| CareersinPsychology.org\n\n# Starting A Counseling Career\n\nView Career Profiles:\n\nFeatured Programs:\n\nSponsored School(s)\n\nCapella University\n\nFeatured Program: Online Psychology Degree\n\nRequest Info\n\nPurdue University Global\n\nFeatured Program: Online Master of Science in Psychology\n\nRequest Info\n\nSouthern New Hampshire University\n\nFeatured Program: Online Degrees in Psychology & Counseling\n\nRequest Info\n\nNew York University\n\nFeatured Program: Online MA: Complete in as Few as 21 Months\n\nRequest Info\n\n#### Explore Counseling Career Information and Find the Right Path for You\n\nIf you are considering becoming a counselor it is important to take some time\nand to learn as much as you can about which type of patients you would be best\nsuited to help. Every one of us has special traits, empathies, attributes and\ninterests that would make us better counselors in certain areas. Becoming a\ncounselor can be incredibly rewarding, but it will be vastly more rewarding if\nyou use your gifts to bolster your education and to truly develop into the\nbest counselor you can be.\n\nWe have compiled a list of the most prevalent areas of counseling that are\navailable to you. Make sure to take your time and read the career description,\nas well as what the experts that have come before you have to say about their\nwork and their careers in the field.\n\nWith this information you will have armed yourself with a much better\nunderstanding of what awaits you in a counseling career, as well as pointing\nyou in the direction of which specialization best fits you.\n\nFeatured Counseling Degree Program\n\n * Counseling Careers\n * Experts\n * Licensing by State\n\nProfessions\| Job Responsibilities \n---\|--- \nArmy Mental Health Specialist\|\n\nWhat Is an Army Mental Health Specialist? Members of the armed forces, like\nthe Army, often have difficult times - to say the least - when it comes to\nstaying mentally and emotionally stable. These brave men and women go through\ngrueling training, and are separated from their families when they’re shipped\noverseas to live in an unfamiliar world amidst Continue Reading \n \nCareer Counselor\|\n\nCareer counselors help prepare their clients for the start, change, or\nadvancement of their career. They provide consulting, coaching, and counseling\nso that clients can explore their interests and options more in-depth. The\ncounselors take things like personality, aptitude, interests, personality, and\nbehavior into consideration as they help guide clients towards careers that\nwill make them happy. \n \nChild Abuse Counselor\|\n\nChild abuse counselors have the demanding and rewarding job of helping victims\nof serious child abuse try to rebuild their psyche, trust, and happiness. They\nuse their training to identify, analyze, and treat specific symptoms of child\nabuse and they provide crucial therapy to help the child overcome their awful\nordeal. Some of that therapy can involve playing, or encouraging children to\nspeak their minds, or even working with the family to ensure the child is\nprovided a safe and comfortable environment to continue their development. \n \nChild/Pediatric Counselor\|\n\nChild counselors are specifically trained to provide outpatient counseling\ntreatment services for children, adolescents, and their families. They perform\nassessments for specific issues such as ADHD and autism and they also offer\ncounseling services for children with behavioral, social, or emotional issues.\nThey use their training to help families identify and treat issues in children\nsuch as weight disorders, anger problems, or social anxiety disorders. \n \nCommunity Mental Health Counselor\|\n\nCommunity Mental Health Counselors are mental health professionals who provide\ntherapy, consulting, and coaching to people who are having issues in a\ncommunity setting. These counselors are well-versed in the makeup of their\ncommunity and they try to help clients understand their relationship to that\ncommunity and help identify and treat issues and problems that arise out of\nthe community setting. They are often charged with helping people adjust to\nand understand their community better as to minimize issues and promote mental\nhealth for everyone. \n \nConflict Resolution\|\n\nConflict resolution is the art and science of resolving disputes in healthy\nand mutually agreed-upon ways. When handled correctly, conflict can actually\nbe a good thing that leads to teamwork and better communication. When handled\nincorrectly, it can permanently damage relationships, slow progress and create\neven larger issues. A conflict resolution mediator is essential in a variety\nof professional fields and can often same companies or people time and money\nthat would have been otherwise wasted. \n \nCouples Counselor\|\n\nThe role of a Couples Counselor is rather straightforward. Couples Counselors\nare absolutely trained psychologists who are specifically tasked with helping\ncouples of all ages lead happy and healthy relationships. In some cases this\ncan mean dealing with serious mental and emotional issues and in other cases\nin can mean helping couples understand themselves and how they affect each\nother. Marriage and Family Therapists are very similar to Couples Counselors\nand their roles are the same. \n \nCrisis Intervention Specialist\|\n\nThe word “crisis” pops up in the media everywhere today, from internet news to\ntelevision broadcasts, on the headlines of newspapers to the home next door.\nWhile research reports that most people consider themselves happy,\nunfortunately, many people do not lead balanced lives. When crisis strikes –\neither mental, physical, or social – people are sometimes pushed past their\nthreshold Continue Reading \n \nDepression Counselor\|\n\nDepression counselors are specifically trained to deal with the mental,\nemotional, and physical issues that can arise out of depression. Depression\ncounselors don’t just prescribe medication, they try to drill down to the root\ncause of the depression and help clients identify steps they can take to\novercome the depression. Helping clients understand why they are depressed and\nhelping them through the steps to recovery can have a profound impact on the\nquality of life for the clients. \n \nDomestic Violence Counselor\|\n\nDomestic violence is one of the more prevalent issues that take place in the\nhome setting and domestic violence counselors are the ones who help victims of\ndomestic abuse deal with and overcome their traumatic experiences. Their\ntraining helps them identify certain adverse effects of domestic violence and\nthey can then help the patient slowly work to treat and combat those effects.\nThey provide an important therapy for clients in need of understanding of\ntheir trauma and someone to listen to their issues. \n \nGeriatric Counselor\|\n\nGeriatric counselors provide treatment, analysis, and counseling services to\nseniors and their families. The counselors are considered experts and have\nspecialized training and knowledge of common mental health issues that are\nknown to affect seniors in particular. They can assess, identify and treat\nproblems so that seniors can understand the issues they face and work to\novercome them and live comfortably. These services are usually provided to\nseniors who live in long-term care and residential facilities, and help these\nseniors live a fulfilling and comfortable life. \n \nGrief Counselor\|\n\nGrief counselors are usually licensed therapists who help people cope with the\ngrief and sense of loss that usually follows the death of a loved one, a\nparticularly emotional divorce, or another tragic life experience. Coping can\nhappen in a number of different ways and grief counselors are adept at\nidentifying what method of counseling or treatment works with each individual.\nThey try to help clients not only deal with that grief, but also help those\nclients deal with the grief while they continue to be productive members of\nsociety. \n \nGuidance Counselor\|\n\nMost think of guidance counselors in the school setting and it is true, most\nguidance counselors work in schools. But on a more general level, guidance\ncounselors are not just solely responsible with helping students make wise\neducational and career choices. They can also provide young adults with career\nadvice and help students of all ages adjust socially to the school environment\nto fulfill their potential in the classroom. They can be found in primary and\nsecondary schools and even in post-secondary institutions as well but many can\nalso be found working career centers and job-placement organizations too. \n \nLicensed Professional Counselor\|\n\nLicensed professional counselors provide a variety of different kinds of care\nto patients. LPCs are trained to provide mental, emotional and even physical\ncare for patients suffering from everything from abuse, addiction and even\ndepression. They can work with individuals, couples, or families and really\ncan identify and treat a large swath of issues. Licensed professional\ncounselors are some of the most common mental health professionals in the\nworkplace. They can be employed everywhere from hospitals and community health\norganizations to elder care facilities and rehab clinics. \n \nMarriage & Family Counselor\|\n\nWhat Is Marriage and Family Counseling? Despite many people looking forward to\n\"happily ever after\", this doesn't always happen. Many relationships and\nfamilies aren't perfect, by any stretch of the imagination, and some have so\nmany problems that they seem irreparable. However, contrary to what some may\nbelieve, happy marriages and peaceful families are possible. They just take a\nlittle Continue Reading \n \nMental Health Counselor\|\n\nWhat Is Mental Health Counseling? Life is full of frustration and difficult\ntimes. Most adults will usually have to deal with such things as balancing\nfamily and career life, and paying bills that they can’t afford. These\nstressful times can be very hard to get through and extremely overwhelming for\nsome. Not coping with this type of stress in a Continue Reading \n \nMulti Cultural Counselor\|\n\nWhat Is Multi-Cultural Counseling? It’s no secret that the population in this\ncountry continues to rise. This increase can be attributed not only to longer\nlifespans and births, but also to an increasing amount of immigrants to this\ncountry. America has one of the most culturally diverse populations in the\nworld, with individuals from every corner of the globe making Continue Reading \n \nPastoral Counselor\|\n\nPastoral counselors are psychologically trained ministers of faith who are\nresponsible for tending to the physical and emotional needs of their followers\nor congregations. They work within the religious community and are a result of\nthe belief that therapy can be combined with faith and science. They can help\nfollowers with a wide range of afflictions including family issues,\ndepression, abuse and substance issues. \n \nRehabilitation Counselor\|\n\nRehabilitation counselors are responsible for treating patients with physical,\nmental, or emotional issues so that they can live as independently as\npossible. Trained at the graduate level, rehabilitation counselors deal with\npsychological and physical issues that affect patients including post-\ntraumatic stress disorders and severe brain injuries. They combine the\nknowledge to help patients understand and overcome their disability. \n \nSchool Counselor\|\n\nSchool counselors are responsible for all aspects of their students’\neducational life from academic achievement to social adjustment to even career\nselection and development. They work within the school infrastructure to\nsupport and foster academic success as well as personal and social\ndevelopment. They help ensure their students remain well-adjusted and prepared\nfor whatever lies ahead. \n \nSpiritual Counselor\|\n\nSpiritual counselors deal with patients who have suffered spiritual trauma or\ndissatisfaction and they help these patients get in touch with their\nspirituality, understand what is afflicting them, and overcome or deal with\nthat issue. These counselors combine their spiritual or religious knowledge\nwith an in-depth understanding of the psychology behind the issues so that\ntheir patients can live happy and fulfilling lives. \n \nSubstance Counselor\|\n\nSubstance abuse is an unfortunate issue for thousands of people across the\ncountry and substance abuse counselors are ones trained to help people\nunderstand the motivations behind their substance abuse issue, and then help\npeople overcome and defeat those issues. They have psychological and\nphysiological training that helps them understand emotional and mental issues\nof substance abuse as well as the physical ones. \n \nSuicide Intervention Counselor\|\n\nSuicide Intervention counselors have some of the most stressful and rewarding\njobs as they are specifically training in the psychology behind suicidal\nfeelings and depression and their job is to help patients with suicidal\nthoughts think more positively and continue to live a fulfilling and rewarding\nlife. These counselors are trained to identify motivations behind suicidal\nthoughts and help the patients deal with those motivations so they can gain\nmore self-confidence and self-worth. \n \nTransformational Counselor\|\n\nTransformational counselors offer an alternative form of mental and physical\nhealing that focuses on self-improvement, spiritual healing, and deeper life\nsatisfaction. The counselors combine traditional psychological knowledge with\nalternative methods for inner-healing to help patients find a greater sense of\npurpose, excitement, joy, and self-satisfaction. \n \nVeterans Counselor\|\n\nWith more than five million veterans in the country, veterans’ counselors have\ntheir hands full assisting the nation’s heroes with a myriad of physical,\nemotional, mental, or social problems that can arise in people who have\nexperienced combat. Veterans’ counselors help their patients identify the root\nof their issues and then help them adjust to a more traditional life by\nhelping them treat and cope with the issues. \n \nVocational Rehabilitation Counselor\|\n\nSevere and permanent disabilities can be crippling to a person's career and\ndaily life. Vocational rehabilitation counselors are specifically trained to\nhelp people with such disabilities cope with these disabilities by helping\nthem find jobs and live on their own. These disabilities can be wide-ranging\nand can include physical, mental and emotional disabilities. They can also\ninclude severe mental illnesses and substance abuse issues. They work with\nthese patients to help them learn to live more active lives and, more\nimportantly, secure gainful employment. \n \n* ## Researching Counselor Degree Programs\n\n * Counselor Bachelor's Programs\n * Counselor Master's Programs\n * Counselor Doctoral Programs\n * Counseling Degree Path\n * Online Counseling Degrees\n\n* ## Licensing & Certification Information\n\n * Counselor Licensing by State\n\n * Psychologist Licensing by State\n\n * Social Worker Licensing by State\n\n * Therapist Licensing by State\n\n#### Educational Path\n\n * Psychology Schools\n * Counseling Schools\n * Social Work Schools\n * MFT Schools\n\n#### Licensing Resources\n\n * Psychologist Licensing\n * Counselor Licensing\n * Social Work Licensing\n * MFT Licensing\n * Blog\n\nIf you would like to contribute and be featured on this site please contact:\neditor@careersinpsychology.org \| About Us\n\nPrivacy Policy \| Terms of Use\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/licensure-requirements/state-professional-counselor-licensure-boards", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210421041442/https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/licensure-requirements/state-professional-counselor-licensure-boards", "parsed_text": { "title": "State Professional Counselor Licensure Boards", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "State Professional Counselor Licensure Boards\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.humanservicesedu.org:80/lcswvslpcorlmhc.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170926171209/http://www.humanservicesedu.org:80/lcswvslpcorlmhc.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "LCSW vs. LPC or LMHC", "passages": [ "The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) seems on the surface to be functionally very similar to the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and while this is true there are also some important differences both in terms of schooling required, as well as professional outlook and methods employed. This article will provide an in- depth look into the similarities as well as differences between LCSW’s and LPC’s or LMHC’s.", "The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work offers a CSWE-accredited online master's in Social Work program. Ranked #12 by US News and World Report. Bachelor's degree required. Learn more about this program today!", "Earn your Master of Social Work online from the University of Denver's top-20 school of social work. CSWE-accredited. Learn more.", "LPC’s and LMHC’s work in a collaborative approach with the patient to determine the best way for the counseling sessions to provide preferred outcomes.", "Must adhere to high standards regarding ethics and confidentiality as provided by the state board. Usually involves signing an ethics pledge or oath.", "LPC’s and LMHC’s provide an approach that is highly attuned to the individual and especially their decision making process to achieve client goals and objectives.", "The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) are two different titles for essentially the same occupation in the mental health field, both of which require a significant degree of education as well as training. These are protected titles and carry with it a substantially different definition and level of professional quality from the term counselor which could include a great many unrelated professions. In fact the term counselor is the equivalent of advisor and could encompass such diverse groups as clergy and other spiritual advisors and even financial advisors. While there are some highly gifted people who can help people in significant ways who may call themselves counselors and even possess a high degree of professionalism, ethical standards and confidentiality, the lack of licensing creates fewer barriers to entry for the less scrupulous. This is solved through the process by which one becomes a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Mental Health Counselor, the titles of which vary depending upon the state you live in.", "The LPC and LMHC offer a method of mental health counseling that is very individually based and tends to rely on a more collaborative approach then other methods of mental health counseling and often has a more flexible outlook on methodologies than social work or psychology. Due to this, LPC’s and LMHC’s are often able to make use of more novel approaches and also develop therapies that they find to be effective as long as this falls within the ethics guidelines as well as the legal standards for the counseling profession in the state in which one practices. It is this flexibility in methods and practice that many find appealing when weighing their options between professional counseling and other occupations in mental health therapy.", "The primary method that is employed by both LPC’s and LMHC’s is working with the client to first establish rapport and understanding of the clients situation and then to develop a series of interventions that involve concrete ways in which problems in the client’s life can be resolved usually through refining and changing the client’s decision making process. In most cases LPC’s and LMHC’s work with the client on a primarily internal and individual level ensuring the client’s focus is on what they can do within their life to change things. This is a substantial difference from social work wherein an analysis of the client’s economic and societal situation, as well as their current home environment, plays a substantial role in the therapy.", "Must adhere to high standards regarding ethics and confidentiality as provided by the state board. Usually involves signing an ethics pledge or oath.", "Can be involved in direct therapy with patients in private practice. Might be a leader or part of a team conducting research for a university or private enterprise.", "The Licensed Clinical Social Worker, also known as the LCSW, is a branch of social work that specializes in mental health therapy in a counseling format. Becoming an LCSW requires a significant degree of training, including having earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program. The requirements to attain the LCSW title varies depending on the state, but in most cases will require an MSW as well as extensive post graduate supervised experience. As a final step, you will be required to pass an ASWB approved national clinical social work test. Click on your state’s name next to the map here for state specific requirements", "One of the primary defining characteristics of the Licensed Clinical Social Worker method of mental health therapy is that something called a strength- based approach to client counseling is employer. The strength-based approach requires that the LCSW works with the client to assess their own personal situation both in terms of their internal situation and also their external factors such as economic, societal, home and career in order to create an inventory of both strengths and perceived weaknesses or obstacles. In this way, social work represents a very holistic approach to mental health therapy that separates it from other disciplines.", "Once this inventory has been taken, the client’s perceived strengths are used as the basis point from which the weaknesses and obstacles can be addressed in the most effective manner possible. The next step is for the LCSW to collaborate with the client to create a series of concrete steps to be taken which will create immediate positive changes in their life. The first steps are usually very achievable as there are created by building upon strengths the client possesses to help them to change their way of viewing perceived weaknesses and their relationship to the various challenges in the client’s life. If you want to learn more about the LCSW you can do so by reading our article on it here." ] }, "parsed_md": "LCSW vs. LPC or LMHC \| Social Work License\n\n * About\n * FAQ\n * Resources\n\nHuman Services Guide\n\n# LCSW vs. LPC or LMHC\n\nThe Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) seems on the surface to be\nfunctionally very similar to the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or\nLicensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and while this is true there are also\nsome important differences both in terms of schooling required, as well as\nprofessional outlook and methods employed. This article will provide an in-\ndepth look into the similarities as well as differences between LCSW’s and\nLPC’s or LMHC’s.\n\nExplore Your Education Options To Become A Social Worker. USC & Simmons are\nCSWE Accredited MSW Programs. If you Are Looking for a Certificate, Associate,\nBachelor, Master or Doctoral Program Use The Green Button To Learn About All\nPrograms And Request Free Information.\n\n* The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work offers a CSWE-accredited online master's in Social Work program. Ranked #12 by US News and World Report. Bachelor's degree required. Learn more about this program today!\n\n* Earn your Master of Social Work online from the University of Denver's top-20 school of social work. CSWE-accredited. Learn more.\n\n* SocialWork@Simmons: Complete the Online Masters of Social Work in as Little as 15 Months. GRE Not Required. Apply Today!\n\nThe Green Button Leads to Our Direct Response Guide. Request Information From\na Variety of School & Degree Programs!\n\nLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) & Licensed Mental Health Counselor\n(LMHC)\n\n * Usually requires a minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling along with post graduate supervised experience.\n * LPC’s and LMHC’s work in a collaborative approach with the patient to determine the best way for the counseling sessions to provide preferred outcomes.\n * LPC’s and LMHC’s require advanced degrees and training to achieve licensure to operate.\n * Refers only to those licensed by a state board to provide professional counseling based mental therapy.\n * Must adhere to high standards regarding ethics and confidentiality as provided by the state board. Usually involves signing an ethics pledge or oath.\n * Can be involved in direct therapy with patients in private practice.\n * LPC’s and LMHC’s have access to a much broader field of potential models and methods for mental health therapies.\n * LPC’s and LMHC’s provide an approach that is highly attuned to the individual and especially their decision making process to achieve client goals and objectives.\n\nThe Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor\n(LMHC) are two different titles for essentially the same occupation in the\nmental health field, both of which require a significant degree of education\nas well as training. These are protected titles and carry with it a\nsubstantially different definition and level of professional quality from the\nterm counselor which could include a great many unrelated professions. In fact\nthe term counselor is the equivalent of advisor and could encompass such\ndiverse groups as clergy and other spiritual advisors and even financial\nadvisors. While there are some highly gifted people who can help people in\nsignificant ways who may call themselves counselors and even possess a high\ndegree of professionalism, ethical standards and confidentiality, the lack of\nlicensing creates fewer barriers to entry for the less scrupulous. This is\nsolved through the process by which one becomes a Licensed Professional\nCounselor or Licensed Mental Health Counselor, the titles of which vary\ndepending upon the state you live in.\n\nThe LPC and LMHC offer a method of mental health counseling that is very\nindividually based and tends to rely on a more collaborative approach then\nother methods of mental health counseling and often has a more flexible\noutlook on methodologies than social work or psychology. Due to this, LPC’s\nand LMHC’s are often able to make use of more novel approaches and also\ndevelop therapies that they find to be effective as long as this falls within\nthe ethics guidelines as well as the legal standards for the counseling\nprofession in the state in which one practices. It is this flexibility in\nmethods and practice that many find appealing when weighing their options\nbetween professional counseling and other occupations in mental health\ntherapy.\n\nThe primary method that is employed by both LPC’s and LMHC’s is working with\nthe client to first establish rapport and understanding of the clients\nsituation and then to develop a series of interventions that involve concrete\nways in which problems in the client’s life can be resolved usually through\nrefining and changing the client’s decision making process. In most cases\nLPC’s and LMHC’s work with the client on a primarily internal and individual\nlevel ensuring the client’s focus is on what they can do within their life to\nchange things. This is a substantial difference from social work wherein an\nanalysis of the client’s economic and societal situation, as well as their\ncurrent home environment, plays a substantial role in the therapy.\n\nThe Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)\n\n * Usually requiring a minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work.\n * Refers to those licensed by a state board to provide Social Work based mental therapy.\n * Must adhere to high standards regarding ethics and confidentiality as provided by the state board. Usually involves signing an ethics pledge or oath.\n * Can be involved in direct therapy with patients in private practice. Might be a leader or part of a team conducting research for a university or private enterprise.\n * Uses researched based strengths based social work approach to treating clients.\n * Can assess and make clinical evaluations of client’s mental health and diagnose mental illness.\n * Make judgments on the best course of treatments based upon current clinical research in the social work field.\n\nThe Licensed Clinical Social Worker, also known as the LCSW, is a branch of\nsocial work that specializes in mental health therapy in a counseling format.\nBecoming an LCSW requires a significant degree of training, including having\nearned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a Council on Social Work\nEducation (CSWE) accredited program. The requirements to attain the LCSW title\nvaries depending on the state, but in most cases will require an MSW as well\nas extensive post graduate supervised experience. As a final step, you will be\nrequired to pass an ASWB approved national clinical social work test. Click on\nyour state’s name next to the map here for state specific requirements\n\nOne of the primary defining characteristics of the Licensed Clinical Social\nWorker method of mental health therapy is that something called a strength-\nbased approach to client counseling is employer. The strength-based approach\nrequires that the LCSW works with the client to assess their own personal\nsituation both in terms of their internal situation and also their external\nfactors such as economic, societal, home and career in order to create an\ninventory of both strengths and perceived weaknesses or obstacles. In this\nway, social work represents a very holistic approach to mental health therapy\nthat separates it from other disciplines.\n\nOnce this inventory has been taken, the client’s perceived strengths are used\nas the basis point from which the weaknesses and obstacles can be addressed in\nthe most effective manner possible. The next step is for the LCSW to\ncollaborate with the client to create a series of concrete steps to be taken\nwhich will create immediate positive changes in their life. The first steps\nare usually very achievable as there are created by building upon strengths\nthe client possesses to help them to change their way of viewing perceived\nweaknesses and their relationship to the various challenges in the client’s\nlife. If you want to learn more about the LCSW you can do so by reading our\narticle on it here.\n\nMSW@USC\n\nSocialWork@Simmons\n\n * About: The Social Work Occupation\n * How to Become a Social Worker\n * Careers in Social Work\n * The Social Work License\n * Social Work Education\n * MSW \| Master of Social Work\n * Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)\n\nCommon Routes\n\n * 85+ Career/Topic Descriptions\n * About: The Counseling Occupation\n * How To Become a Counselor\n * About: The Psychology Occupation\n * How To Become a Psychologist\n * Psychology Education\n * Substance Abuse Counselor\n\nHome \| About Us \| Privacy Policy © 2015 HumanServicesEDU.org All Rights\nReserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.nbcc.org:80/InnerPageLinks/ContentCoveredInTheNCE", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170623082652/http://www.nbcc.org:80/InnerPageLinks/ContentCoveredInTheNCE", "parsed_text": { "title": "Content Covered in the NCE", "passages": [ "The National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification tests knowledge derived from the eight content areas of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the work behaviors determined by NBCC’s job analysis, ensuring content is based in both academic knowledge and current professional practice.", "The NCE is a 200-item multiple-choice examination, but only 160 items are used to determine if you meet the minimum passing (criterion) score. The other 40 items are undergoing field testing, to determine suitability for future use. (You will not know which items are being field-tested when you take the NCE.)", "The maximum possible score on the NCE is 160, and NBCC determines the minimum passing score, which varies between versions, using a modified Angoff procedure. The NCE is not scored on a “curve,” so your passing score is not influenced by other examinees’ results, but you can compare your score to national results with the NCE statistical summary.", "NBCC will not release your examination score to a third party without your written permission. Learn more about score verification.", "The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) values diversity. There are no barriers to certification on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation or national origin." ] }, "parsed_md": " * Certification\n\n 1. Apply for Certification\n 2. Information for Students\n 3. Information for Faculty\n 4. Understanding Certification and Licensure\n 5. Order Examination Preparation Guides\n 6. Request Special Exam Accommodations\n 7. Request a Score Verification Report\n 8. Apply for Speciality Certification\n 9. Benefits of Certification\n 10. Ethics\n 11. Test Score Release Policy\n 12. Application Login\n\n * Examinations\n\n 1. Examination Registration\n 2. Certification and Licensure Differences\n 3. Examination Preparation Guides\n 4. Special Exam Accommodations\n 5. Score Verification Report\n 6. Examination Policies and Procedures\n\n * Advocacy\n\n 1. Department of Veterans Affairs\n 2. Indian Health Service\n 3. Medicare\n 4. Military Health Systems\n 5. Federal Employment\n 6. Joining Forces Initiative\n\n * Resources for the Public\n\n 1. Find a National Certified Counselor in Your Area\n 2. Verify a National Certified Counselor\n 3. Understanding Certification and Licensure\n 4. Why Choose a National Certified Counselor\n 5. Why Hire a National Certified Counselor\n 6. 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Internships/Employers\n\n * ProCounselor Login\n\nContent Covered in the NCE \| NBCC\n\nHome /Content Covered in the NCE\n\n# Content Covered in the NCE\n\nThe National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification tests\nknowledge derived from the eight content areas of the Council for\nAccreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the\nwork behaviors determined by NBCC’s job analysis, ensuring content is based in\nboth academic knowledge and current professional practice.\n\nThe NCE covers the following content areas:\n\n * Human growth and development;\n * Social and cultural diversity;\n * Helping relationships;\n * Group work;\n * Career development;\n * Assessment;\n * Research and program evaluation; and\n * Professional orientation and ethical practice.\n\nThe NCE also includes the following work behaviors:\n\n * Fundamental counseling issues;\n * Counseling process;\n * Diagnostic and assessment services;\n * Professional practice; and\n * Professional development, supervision and consultation.\n\n## How Is the NCE Scored?\n\nThe NCE is a 200-item multiple-choice examination, but only 160 items are used\nto determine if you meet the minimum passing (criterion) score. The other 40\nitems are undergoing field testing, to determine suitability for future use.\n(You will not know which items are being field-tested when you take the NCE.)\n\nThe maximum possible score on the NCE is 160, and NBCC determines the minimum\npassing score, which varies between versions, using a modified Angoff\nprocedure. The NCE is not scored on a “curve,” so your passing score is not\ninfluenced by other examinees’ results, but you can compare your score to\nnational results with the NCE statistical summary.\n\nNBCC will not release your examination score to a third party without your\nwritten permission. 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(NBCC) values diversity.\nThere are no barriers to certification on the basis of gender, race, creed,\nage, sexual orientation or national origin.\n\n© 2017 - NBCC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.mastersincounseling.org:80/ms-vs-ma-in-counseling-whats-the-difference.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20150509144217/http://www.mastersincounseling.org:80/ms-vs-ma-in-counseling-whats-the-difference.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "MS vs MA in Counseling – What’s the Difference?", "passages": [ "Students trying to pick the best master’s in counseling degree can have a hard time deciding between a Master of Science (MS) or a Master of Arts (MA) in counseling: both degrees cover one subject, but they do so in very different ways.", "In addition, choosing between graduate counseling programs can also mean deciding on a particular career path even before starting graduate school. Below are a factors to consider when deciding on which path to take:", "Traditionally, an MS in counseling is best suited for students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field, while a master of arts in counseling is ideal for students with a general bachelor’s degree, such as English.", "One advantage in choosing to pursue an MS in counseling is those students can start on their specialization early: For example, a student planning to become a school counselor can focus on educational/learning psychology in school while a student who wants to become a hospital counselor can specialize in mental health topics and grief counseling.", "Conversely, students earning an MA in counseling do not choose a focus; instead, those students take general counseling courses. MA students are also required to complete a thesis or research project to graduate. Once the student’s master’s degree, whether it’s an MS or an MA, has been completed, they are then eligible to begin the counselor licensing process.", "Usually an MS or an MA in counseling takes about two years to complete; however, the length of time students are in school depends on their particular program and whether or not they’re attending part-time or full-time.", "For the student who’s eager to begin in his or her chosen counseling field, some colleges offer an accelerated program that allows students to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degree in counseling in five years rather than six.", "Because of the specialized experience gained while earning an MS in counseling degree, those counseling students usually go on to be counselors in the specified area they have chosen after earning their counseling license. Areas of specialization for licensed counselors include mental health, addiction, family/marriage and education.", "Students with an MA in counseling can also go on to earn their counselor’s license, but a license is not required to pursue what most MA in counseling students go on to do: teach or research counseling. Graduates with an MA in counseling can also continue their counseling education at the doctorate level, no licensing required.", "Graduates of both master’s degrees must complete a certain amount of clinical hours in order to receive their counseling license. The actual number of clinical hours and other requirements differ from state to state. It’s important for students completing their MA or MS in counseling degrees online to make sure their chosen school has a partnership with a local hospital or other facility in order to earn the real-world experience needed for a license.", "In addition to counselors’ salary information, the government has also projected that counseling careers will continue to grow faster than the average career through 2018. This projected growth will vary by specialty, but job opportunities should be favorable because job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs, especially in rural areas.", "The Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that overall employment of counselors is expected to increase by 31 percent from 2012 to 2022, which is faster than the average for all occupations in the United States.", "Employment of educational, vocational, and school counselors is expected to grow by 12 percent from 2012 to 2022. Employment of vocational counselors will increase because:", "School counselor responsibilities are expected to expand, including crisis and preventative counseling as well as helping students deal with issues ranging from drug and alcohol abuse to death and suicide.", "As the elderly population grows, the need for treatment for will grow because that age group becomes injured or disabled at a higher rate than other age groups.", "While an MS in counseling is generally better for students who eventually want to practice in the field and an MA in counseling is best for students wanting to research or teach, either option is a possibility no matter which counseling graduate degree has been completed.", "Before making a final choice, students should make sure to research a variety of graduate schools, both traditional and online. For more information about counseling graduate programs, visit the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs’ website or the American Psychology Association’s website for a list of accredited graduate programs.", "Our blog is authored by Dr. Barbara LoFrisco, a Tampa, FL-based licensed mental health counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and certified sex therapist." ] }, "parsed_md": "MS vs MA in Counseling – What’s the Difference? \| MastersInCounseling.org\n\nMastersInCounseling.org MastersInCounseling.org\n\n * Home\n * About\n * Blog\n * Programs\n\nMastersInCounseling.org MastersInCounseling.org\n\n * Home\n * About\n * Blog\n * Programs\n\n# MS vs MA in Counseling – What’s the Difference?\n\nStudents trying to pick the best master’s in counseling degree can have a hard\ntime deciding between a Master of Science (MS) or a Master of Arts (MA) in\ncounseling: both degrees cover one subject, but they do so in very different\nways.\n\nIn addition, choosing between graduate counseling programs can also mean\ndeciding on a particular career path even before starting graduate school.\nBelow are a factors to consider when deciding on which path to take:\n\n * Educational Background\n * Your Timeline\n * Your Career Goals\n\n### Educational Background\n\nTraditionally, an MS in counseling is best suited for students who have earned\na bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field, while a master of arts\nin counseling is ideal for students with a general bachelor’s degree, such as\nEnglish.\n\nOne advantage in choosing to pursue an MS in counseling is those students can\nstart on their specialization early: For example, a student planning to become\na school counselor can focus on educational/learning psychology in school\nwhile a student who wants to become a hospital counselor can specialize in\nmental health topics and grief counseling.\n\nConversely, students earning an MA in counseling do not choose a focus;\ninstead, those students take general counseling courses. MA students are also\nrequired to complete a thesis or research project to graduate. Once the\nstudent’s master’s degree, whether it’s an MS or an MA, has been completed,\nthey are then eligible to begin the counselor licensing process.\n\n### Timeline\n\nUsually an MS or an MA in counseling takes about two years to complete;\nhowever, the length of time students are in school depends on their particular\nprogram and whether or not they’re attending part-time or full-time.\n\nFor the student who’s eager to begin in his or her chosen counseling field,\nsome colleges offer an accelerated program that allows students to complete\ntheir bachelor’s and master’s degree in counseling in five years rather than\nsix.\n\n### Career Goals\n\nBecause of the specialized experience gained while earning an MS in counseling\ndegree, those counseling students usually go on to be counselors in the\nspecified area they have chosen after earning their counseling license. Areas\nof specialization for licensed counselors include mental health, addiction,\nfamily/marriage and education.\n\nStudents with an MA in counseling can also go on to earn their counselor’s\nlicense, but a license is not required to pursue what most MA in counseling\nstudents go on to do: teach or research counseling. Graduates with an MA in\ncounseling can also continue their counseling education at the doctorate\nlevel, no licensing required.\n\nGraduates of both master’s degrees must complete a certain amount of clinical\nhours in order to receive their counseling license. The actual number of\nclinical hours and other requirements differ from state to state. It’s\nimportant for students completing their MA or MS in counseling degrees online\nto make sure their chosen school has a partnership with a local hospital or\nother facility in order to earn the real-world experience needed for a\nlicense.\n\n#### Educational, Vocational and School counselors\n\n * According to ONET, the average annual wage for educational, vocational, and school counselors is $53,380.\n\n#### Substance Abuse and Behavior Disorder counselors\n\n According to ONET, the average annual wage for substance abuse and behavior disorder counselors is $38,120.\n\n#### Mental Health counselors\n\n According to ONET, the average annual wage for mental health counselors is $38,150.\n\n#### Rehabilitation counselors\n\n According to ONET, the average annual wage for rehabilitation counselors is $32,350.\n\n#### Marriage and Family therapists\n\n According to ONET, the average annual wage for marriage and family therapists is $45,720.\n\n#### Counseling psychologists\n\n According to ONET, the average annual wage for counseling psychologists is $66.810.\n\n#### Employment Outlook\n\nIn addition to counselors’ salary information, the government has also\nprojected that counseling careers will continue to grow faster than the\naverage career through 2018. This projected growth will vary by specialty, but\njob opportunities should be favorable because job openings are expected to\nexceed the number of graduates from counseling programs, especially in rural\nareas.\n\nThe Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that overall employment of counselors\nis expected to increase by 31 percent from 2012 to 2022, which is faster than\nthe average for all occupations in the United States.\n\nEmployment of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors is expected\nto grow 31 percent from 2012 to 2022 because:\n\n More people suffering from addiction will seek out treatment.\n * More drug offenders are sent to treatment programs instead of jail.\n\nEmployment of educational, vocational, and school counselors is expected to\ngrow by 12 percent from 2012 to 2022. Employment of vocational counselors will\nincrease because:\n\n * More people will undergo multiple job and career changes.\n * More people will become aware of vocation counseling services.\n\nEmployment of educational and school counselors will increase because:\n\n * Elementary schools are required by state law to employ counselors.\n * School counselor responsibilities are expected to expand, including crisis and preventative counseling as well as helping students deal with issues ranging from drug and alcohol abuse to death and suicide.\n\nEmployment of mental health counselors is expected to grow by 29 percent from\n2012 to 2022 because:\n\n * More insurance companies are providing for the reimbursement of counselors as a less costly alternative to psychiatrists and psychologists.\n * More individuals are willing to seek help from mental health professionals.\n\nEmployment of rehabilitation counselors is expected to grow by 20 percent from\n2012 to 2022 because:\n\n * As the elderly population grows, the need for treatment for will grow because that age group becomes injured or disabled at a higher rate than other age groups.\n\nEmployment of marriage and family therapists is expected to grow by 29 percent\nfrom 2012 to 2022 because:\n\n * More people are seeking help for their marital and family problems than they were in the past.\n\nThe Bureau of Labor Statistics has outlined its job outlook findings in the\ntable below.\n\n### Making the Choice\n\nWhile an MS in counseling is generally better for students who eventually want\nto practice in the field and an MA in counseling is best for students wanting\nto research or teach, either option is a possibility no matter which\ncounseling graduate degree has been completed.\n\nBefore making a final choice, students should make sure to research a variety\nof graduate schools, both traditional and online. For more information about\ncounseling graduate programs, visit the Council for Accreditation of\nCounseling & Related Educational Programs’ website or the American Psychology\nAssociation’s website for a list of accredited graduate programs.\n\n### Search counseling degrees and schools\n\nUse the degree finder below, and we'll help you find a counseling program.\n\n### Share\n\n### MastersInCounseling.org Blog\n\nOur blog is authored by Dr. Barbara LoFrisco, a Tampa, FL-based licensed\nmental health counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and certified\nsex therapist.\n\n### Search for a counseling degree\n\n### Features\n\n * Insider’s Look Into The Counseling Profession With John Pruett, Jr., LPC\n * Interview with Dr. Barbara LoFrisco – Licensed Therapist\n * Top Counseling Professors\n * Q & A with Dr. Sue Johnson - Author, Clinical Psychologist, and Professor\n * Employment Opportunities in Counseling\n\n### Guides\n\n### Blog Archives\n\n * Home\n * About\n * Blog\n * Programs\n\n### Follow Us\n\nCopyright 2009 - 2015 © MastersInCounseling.org\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/licensure-requirements", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210421041430/https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/licensure-requirements", "parsed_text": { "title": "Licensure & Certification Requirements for Counselors", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Licensure & Certification Requirements for Counselors\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.nbcc.org:80/Exam/StateLicensureExamRegistration", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170623080610/http://www.nbcc.org:80/Exam/StateLicensureExamRegistration", "parsed_text": { "title": "Register for a State Licensure Examination", "passages": [ "NBCC developed and owns both the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE), which are used for licensure in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and Guam.", "NBCC's affiliate organization the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) administers the examinations on NBCC's behalf. State licensure application processes vary by state. Visit our state board directory and click on the state in which you are seeking licensure to find the state contact information, available licenses and required examinations for that state.", "To register for an examination for the purposes of certification, create or log in to your ProCounselor account by clicking the button below to begin the process. Once your documentation for certification is received and approved, you will receive an email regarding your exam.", "To register for an examination for the purposes of state licensure, create or log in to your ProCounselor account by clicking to button below to begin the process. Once registered, you will receive an e-mail from Pearson VUE, our exam site host, with information about scheduling your exam.", "The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) values diversity. There are no barriers to certification on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation or national origin." ] }, "parsed_md": " * Certification\n\n 1. Apply for Certification\n 2. Information for Students\n 3. Information for Faculty\n 4. Understanding Certification and Licensure\n 5. Order Examination Preparation Guides\n 6. Request Special Exam Accommodations\n 7. Request a Score Verification Report\n 8. Apply for Speciality Certification\n 9. Benefits of Certification\n 10. Ethics\n 11. Test Score Release Policy\n 12. Application Login\n\n * Examinations\n\n 1. Examination Registration\n 2. Certification and Licensure Differences\n 3. Examination Preparation Guides\n 4. Special Exam Accommodations\n 5. Score Verification Report\n 6. Examination Policies and Procedures\n\n * Advocacy\n\n 1. Department of Veterans Affairs\n 2. Indian Health Service\n 3. Medicare\n 4. Military Health Systems\n 5. Federal Employment\n 6. Joining Forces Initiative\n\n * Resources for the Public\n\n 1. Find a National Certified Counselor in Your Area\n 2. Verify a National Certified Counselor\n 3. Understanding Certification and Licensure\n 4. Why Choose a National Certified Counselor\n 5. Why Hire a National Certified Counselor\n 6. Ethics\n 7. The Professional Counselor\n\n * Resources for CE Providers\n\n 1. Apply for Continuing Education Approval\n 2. Find a Continuing Education Provider\n 3. Renew ACEP Status\n 4. New CE Policy\n 5. Advertise With NBCC\n\n * Resources for NCCs\n\n 1. The National Certified Counselor Newsletter\n 2. The Professional Counselor\n 3. Recertify Your NCC\n 4. Counselor Advocacy\n 5. Professional Liability Insurance for NCCs\n 6. Earn Continuing Education\n 7. Join the Therapy Directory\n 8. Market Yourself Using Your Certification\n 9. Certification Marks\n 10. Change Your NCC Status\n 11. Update Your Contact Information\n 12. Log Continuing Education\n 13. Ethics\n 14. Apply for a Specialty Certification\n 15. NBCC Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships\n\n * Job Board\n\n 1. Job Seekers/Employers\n 2. Internships/Employers\n\n * ProCounselor Login\n\nRegister for a State Licensure Examination \| NBCC\n\nHome /Examination Registration\n\n# Examination Registration\n\nNBCC developed and owns both the National Counselor Examination for Licensure\nand Certification (NCE) and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling\nExamination (NCMHCE), which are used for licensure in all 50 states, the\nDistrict of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and Guam.\n\nNBCC's affiliate organization the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE)\nadministers the examinations on NBCC's behalf. State licensure application\nprocesses vary by state. Visit our state board directory and click on the\nstate in which you are seeking licensure to find the state contact\ninformation, available licenses and required examinations for that state.\n\nTo register for an examination for the purposes of certification, create or\nlog in to your ProCounselor account by clicking the button below to begin the\nprocess. Once your documentation for certification is received and approved,\nyou will receive an email regarding your exam.\n\nExam registration for certification\n\nTo register for an examination for the purposes of state licensure, create or\nlog in to your ProCounselor account by clicking to button below to begin the\nprocess. Once registered, you will receive an e-mail from Pearson VUE, our\nexam site host, with information about scheduling your exam.\n\nExam registration for state licensure\n\n * About NBCC\n * Board of Directors\n * NBCC and Affiliates Staff\n * Accreditation\n * Ethics\n\n * Contact Us\n * News and Events\n * Frequently Asked Questions\n * Advertise With NBCC\n * Policy Library\n * Document Library\n * Confidentiality Policy\n\n * NBCC Store\n\nNational Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates 3 Terrace Way\nGreensboro, NC 27403 Copyright © 2017 All Rights Reserved\n\nThe National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) values diversity.\nThere are no barriers to certification on the basis of gender, race, creed,\nage, sexual orientation or national origin.\n\n© 2017 - NBCC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.nbcc.org:80/Exam/RegisterMilitaryHealthSystemsExamination", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170627085428/http://www.nbcc.org:80/Exam/RegisterMilitaryHealthSystemsExamination", "parsed_text": { "title": "Register for a Military Health Systems Examination", "passages": [ "The National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) are both used to determine eligibility for practice within the military health systems, specifically the Army Substance Abuse Program and TRICARE.", "To register to take the NCMHCE for potential employment in the Army Abuse Program (ASAP), you will need to submit the Registration Form for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) for Professional Counselors Serving the Military Health Systems. Passing the examination does not guarantee eligibility for a particular position. (Please direct employment qualification questions to the contact person listed in a particular job announcement).", "To register to take the NCE or the NCMHCE for potential practice under TRICARE as a certified mental health counselor (TCMHC), you will need to submit either the Registration Form for the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) for Professional Counselors Serving the Military Health Systems or the Registration Form for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) for Professional Counselors Serving the Military Health Systems.", "The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) values diversity. There are no barriers to certification on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation or national origin." ] }, "parsed_md": " * Certification\n\n 1. Apply for Certification\n 2. Information for Students\n 3. Information for Faculty\n 4. Understanding Certification and Licensure\n 5. Order Examination Preparation Guides\n 6. Request Special Exam Accommodations\n 7. Request a Score Verification Report\n 8. Apply for Speciality Certification\n 9. Benefits of Certification\n 10. Ethics\n 11. Test Score Release Policy\n 12. Application Login\n\n * Examinations\n\n 1. Examination Registration\n 2. Certification and Licensure Differences\n 3. Examination Preparation Guides\n 4. Special Exam Accommodations\n 5. Score Verification Report\n 6. Examination Policies and Procedures\n\n * Advocacy\n\n 1. Department of Veterans Affairs\n 2. Indian Health Service\n 3. Medicare\n 4. Military Health Systems\n 5. Federal Employment\n 6. Joining Forces Initiative\n\n * Resources for the Public\n\n 1. Find a National Certified Counselor in Your Area\n 2. Verify a National Certified Counselor\n 3. Understanding Certification and Licensure\n 4. Why Choose a National Certified Counselor\n 5. Why Hire a National Certified Counselor\n 6. Ethics\n 7. The Professional Counselor\n\n * Resources for CE Providers\n\n 1. Apply for Continuing Education Approval\n 2. Find a Continuing Education Provider\n 3. Renew ACEP Status\n 4. New CE Policy\n 5. Advertise With NBCC\n\n * Resources for NCCs\n\n 1. The National Certified Counselor Newsletter\n 2. The Professional Counselor\n 3. Recertify Your NCC\n 4. Counselor Advocacy\n 5. Professional Liability Insurance for NCCs\n 6. Earn Continuing Education\n 7. Join the Therapy Directory\n 8. Market Yourself Using Your Certification\n 9. Certification Marks\n 10. Change Your NCC Status\n 11. Update Your Contact Information\n 12. Log Continuing Education\n 13. Ethics\n 14. Apply for a Specialty Certification\n 15. NBCC Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships\n\n * Job Board\n\n 1. Job Seekers/Employers\n 2. Internships/Employers\n\n * ProCounselor Login\n\nRegister for a Military Health Systems Examination \| NBCC\n\nHome/Register for a Military Health Systems Examination\n\n# Register for a Military Health Systems Examination\n\nThe National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) and\nthe National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) are both\nused to determine eligibility for practice within the military health systems,\nspecifically the Army Substance Abuse Program and TRICARE.\n\nNBCC offers study guides for both the NCE and NCMHCE.\n\n## Army Substance Abuse Program\n\nTo register to take the NCMHCE for potential employment in the Army Abuse\nProgram (ASAP), you will need to submit the Registration Form for the National\nClinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) for Professional\nCounselors Serving the Military Health Systems. Passing the examination does\nnot guarantee eligibility for a particular position. (Please direct employment\nqualification questions to the contact person listed in a particular job\nannouncement).\n\nFor more information, visit ASAP’s Web site.\n\n## TRICARE\n\nTo register to take the NCE or the NCMHCE for potential practice under TRICARE\nas a certified mental health counselor (TCMHC), you will need to submit either\nthe Registration Form for the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and\nCertification (NCE) for Professional Counselors Serving the Military Health\nSystems or the Registration Form for the National Clinical Mental Health\nCounseling Examination (NCMHCE) for Professional Counselors Serving the\nMilitary Health Systems.\n\nFor more information or qualification questions, contact your TRICARE regional\ncontractor.\n\nNCE Registration for Counselors Interested in Military Health Systems\n\nNCMHCE Registration for Counselors Interested in Military Health Systems\n\n * About NBCC\n * Board of Directors\n * NBCC and Affiliates Staff\n * Accreditation\n * Ethics\n\n * Contact Us\n * News and Events\n * Frequently Asked Questions\n * Advertise With NBCC\n * Policy Library\n * Document Library\n * Confidentiality Policy\n\n * NBCC Store\n\nNational Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates 3 Terrace Way\nGreensboro, NC 27403 Copyright © 2017 All Rights Reserved\n\nThe National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) values diversity.\nThere are no barriers to certification on the basis of gender, race, creed,\nage, sexual orientation or national origin.\n\n© 2017 - NBCC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.nbcc.org:80/Exam/NationalCounselorExaminationForLicensureAndCertification", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170623082555/http://www.nbcc.org:80/Exam/NationalCounselorExaminationForLicensureAndCertification", "parsed_text": { "title": "National Counselor Examination For Licensure and Certification", "passages": [ "The National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) is a 200-item multiple-choice examination designed to assess knowledge, skills and abilities determined to be important for providing effective counseling services. The NCE is a requirement for counselor licensure in many states and for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification. The NCE is also used by the military health systems.", "The NCE was first used in 1983, as part of the NCC application process, and continues to undergo regular review and development to ensure it represents the current reality of practice and research in the counseling profession.", "The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) values diversity. There are no barriers to certification on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation or national origin." ] }, "parsed_md": " * Certification\n\n 1. Apply for Certification\n 2. Information for Students\n 3. Information for Faculty\n 4. Understanding Certification and Licensure\n 5. Order Examination Preparation Guides\n 6. Request Special Exam Accommodations\n 7. Request a Score Verification Report\n 8. Apply for Speciality Certification\n 9. Benefits of Certification\n 10. Ethics\n 11. Test Score Release Policy\n 12. Application Login\n\n * Examinations\n\n 1. Examination Registration\n 2. Certification and Licensure Differences\n 3. Examination Preparation Guides\n 4. Special Exam Accommodations\n 5. Score Verification Report\n 6. Examination Policies and Procedures\n\n * Advocacy\n\n 1. Department of Veterans Affairs\n 2. Indian Health Service\n 3. Medicare\n 4. Military Health Systems\n 5. Federal Employment\n 6. Joining Forces Initiative\n\n * Resources for the Public\n\n 1. Find a National Certified Counselor in Your Area\n 2. Verify a National Certified Counselor\n 3. Understanding Certification and Licensure\n 4. Why Choose a National Certified Counselor\n 5. Why Hire a National Certified Counselor\n 6. Ethics\n 7. The Professional Counselor\n\n * Resources for CE Providers\n\n 1. Apply for Continuing Education Approval\n 2. Find a Continuing Education Provider\n 3. Renew ACEP Status\n 4. New CE Policy\n 5. Advertise With NBCC\n\n * Resources for NCCs\n\n 1. The National Certified Counselor Newsletter\n 2. The Professional Counselor\n 3. Recertify Your NCC\n 4. Counselor Advocacy\n 5. Professional Liability Insurance for NCCs\n 6. Earn Continuing Education\n 7. Join the Therapy Directory\n 8. Market Yourself Using Your Certification\n 9. Certification Marks\n 10. Change Your NCC Status\n 11. Update Your Contact Information\n 12. Log Continuing Education\n 13. Ethics\n 14. Apply for a Specialty Certification\n 15. NBCC Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships\n\n * Job Board\n\n 1. Job Seekers/Employers\n 2. Internships/Employers\n\n * ProCounselor Login\n\nNational Counselor Examination For Licensure and Certification \| NBCC\n\nHome / National Counselor Examination For Licensure And Certification\n\n# National Counselor Examination For Licensure and Certification\n\nThe National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) is a\n200-item multiple-choice examination designed to assess knowledge, skills and\nabilities determined to be important for providing effective counseling\nservices. The NCE is a requirement for counselor licensure in many states and\nfor the National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification. The NCE is also used\nby the military health systems.\n\nThe NCE was first used in 1983, as part of the NCC application process, and\ncontinues to undergo regular review and development to ensure it represents\nthe current reality of practice and research in the counseling profession.\n\n## Learn More\n\nNBCC has also developed a study guide to help you prepare for the NCE.\n\n * About NBCC\n * Board of Directors\n * NBCC and Affiliates Staff\n * Accreditation\n * Ethics\n\n * Contact Us\n * News and Events\n * Frequently Asked Questions\n * Advertise With NBCC\n * Policy Library\n * Document Library\n * Confidentiality Policy\n\n * NBCC Store\n\nNational Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates 3 Terrace Way\nGreensboro, NC 27403 Copyright © 2017 All Rights Reserved\n\nThe National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. 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Learn more about the benefits of board\ncertification.\n\nNBCC 3 Terrace Way Greensboro, NC 27403\n\nNBCC Facebook NBCC LinkedIn\n\n * More Information\n * Ethics\n * Careers\n * Newsletter\n * Policy and Document Library\n\n * Reach Out\n * tel: +336-547-0607\n * fax: +336-547-0017\n * email: nbcc@nbcc.org\n\nVisit Our Sites\n\n© 2021 \| National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates. All\nrights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.apa.org:80/ed/precollege/about/faq.aspx", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180911022221/http://www.apa.org:80/ed/precollege/about/faq.aspx", "parsed_text": { "title": "Frequently Asked Questions About Undergraduate Psychology", "passages": [ "Your question about the \"best\" colleges and universities with strong undergraduate psychology programs is not an easy one. APA does not accredit or rank undergraduate programs. Accreditation applies only to doctoral programs in professional psychology.", "However, there are some important factors to consider in choosing an undergraduate program. As you conduct your research about undergraduate psychology programs, probably the first question to ask is whether you would be comfortable in the program. There is no substitute for visiting a department while students are there, talking with them and seeing what opportunities are available. The size or reputation of a department is not necessarily the best indicator of its quality.", "If you are ultimately interested in attending graduate school, you should know that — in addition to good grades in your undergraduate classes — a very influential factor in admission to graduate programs is research experience. It will be useful to see what kinds of research opportunities are available, as well as opportunities to present the results of research at psychology conferences. Research builds skills and allows the faculty to get to know students; subsequent letters of recommendation are thus stronger and more personalized. You can get a good deal of information about the nature of psychology programs and their commitments to undergraduates by going to the websites of undergraduate psychology departments.", "Psychology offers many exciting opportunities for a rewarding career. Whether you study psychology in high school, as an undergraduate, or pursue a graduate education in psychology, you will be gaining important skills that will be an asset in whatever career you choose. Students of psychology have an opportunity to develop research and writing skills that will serve them well in any profession. Moreover, it is through the study of psychology that many students sharpen their problem-solving skills and develop a higher level thinking ability when it comes to analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating information.", "You may be able to get financial aid to attend both undergraduate and graduate school. Assistance comes in different forms: fellowships, scholarships, grants or subsidies, work study programs, federal loans, and teaching or research assistantships. Undergraduate students will find their best source of support from federal financial assistance programs. In addition to the information listed below, we recommend that you contact your campus financial aid office to learn about other financial aid options.", "Students seeking financial aid for a graduate degree should get advice as early as possible. Consult with both the psychology office and the office of financial aid on your own campus and also with the office of financial aid at the school to which you are applying. Students of ethnic minority background should also contact APA's Minority Fellowship Program. Graduate assistantships and work study require part-time work.", "Some students wonder whether it is more advantageous to have a BA or BS in psychology. In truth, there is often little difference between the two degrees. Some schools only offer a BA, others only BS. The requirements for the two degrees might overlap completely. Even when a school offers a choice of either a BA or BS, your decision may not be all that critical. The more important consideration is taking courses that will prepare you for the program you want to enter as a graduate student.", "In general, graduate programs require only introductory psychology, statistics and experimental psychology/research methods. Naturally, you would want to take more courses to show that you are serious about psychology and have adequate preparation to do graduate work. Graduate schools want a solid background in psychology; they will teach you the rest. It would probably be a good idea to investigate specific programs of study to be certain you have taken the appropriate undergraduate courses.", "If you are interested in learning more about the diversity of graduate programs, obtain a copy of the APA publication “Graduate Study in Psychology.” This is also available as an online database. 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Moreover, it is through the study of psychology that many\nstudents sharpen their problem-solving skills and develop a higher level\nthinking ability when it comes to analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating\ninformation.\n\nAPA offers a number of resources that may guide you.\n\n * Careers in Psychology: degrees available in psychology, types of careers and what psychologists do.\n\n * Resources for Students: learn about jobs open to psychologists and find out how to pursue various careers.\n\n * Psychology Student Network: a newsletter for precollege and undergraduate psychology students.\n\n## How can I find out about financial aid?\n\nYou may be able to get financial aid to attend both undergraduate and graduate\nschool. Assistance comes in different forms: fellowships, scholarships, grants\nor subsidies, work study programs, federal loans, and teaching or research\nassistantships. Undergraduate students will find their best source of support\nfrom federal financial assistance programs. In addition to the information\nlisted below, we recommend that you contact your campus financial aid office\nto learn about other financial aid options.\n\nStudents seeking financial aid for a graduate degree should get advice as\nearly as possible. Consult with both the psychology office and the office of\nfinancial aid on your own campus and also with the office of financial aid at\nthe school to which you are applying. Students of ethnic minority background\nshould also contact APA's Minority Fellowship Program. Graduate assistantships\nand work study require part-time work.\n\nSearch our online database of scholarship, grants and awards to find funding\nopportunities.\n\n## I'm interested in preparing for graduate school. 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A publishers' bestseller. Reads like a novel, imparts information like a post-graduate text. Loaded with memory devices. 762 pages includes 1100 tutorial questions/answers/new better than ever Super Review Boot Camp.", "20 Audio CD Listen and Learn Vital Information and Review program turns a traffic jam or day at the beach into a world class learning experience. Totally different than the Encyclopedia. Upbeat presentations with alternative explanations covers all exam areas. Includes a test anxiety prevention CD, a last minute super review boot camp CD, and hundreds of practice questions. Informative and extremely entertaining.", "Dr. Rosenthal's best Valedictorian Mastery Tool Kit can be purchased for under $180. Includes a risk reversal, better than money back pass guarantee. Perfect for the NCC, CPCE, oral and written boards and counseling comps.", "“I passed the NCMHCE on the first attempt using Dr. Arthur's study program. The online practice scenarios were priceless. The program is affordable and the study guide provides a wealth of information that I will continue to use.” -Roxanne Miller", "\"Dr. Arthur's Study Guide helped me develop a successful test-taking strategy. I recommend it to all the students I supervise.\" –Don Durkee, Ed.S, LPC, NCC", "Since 1976, AATBS has successfully prepared thousands of candidates for the counseling licensing exam. Let us help you with your career goals!", "Test-taking section that analyzes case simulations and builds critical skills for the exam format, applying diagnostic, treatment planning and professional practice skills.", "The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) does not endorse or uphold any claims made by vendors of study materials listed above. NBCC does not guarantee enhanced performance on any NBCC examination as a result of using study materials. 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A publishers' bestseller. Reads like a novel, imparts information like a post-graduate text. Loaded with memory devices. 762 pages includes 1100 tutorial questions/answers/new better than ever Super Review Boot Camp.\n\n* 20 Audio CD Listen and Learn Vital Information and Review program turns a traffic jam or day at the beach into a world class learning experience. Totally different than the Encyclopedia. Upbeat presentations with alternative explanations covers all exam areas. Includes a test anxiety prevention CD, a last minute super review boot camp CD, and hundreds of practice questions. Informative and extremely entertaining.\n\n* Human Services Dictionary. A one-of-a-kind resource provides definitions purposely worded to help you tackle tough exam questions.\n\n* Membership in Dr. Rosenthal's exclusive Inner Circle. 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A master’s degree prepares LPCs to treat a myriad of mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders that afflict individuals, families, and communities. A growing number of LPCs dedicate their careers to researching more effective therapeutic treatment modalities.", "LPCs make up a majority of the workforce employed in public mental health centers, organizations, and agencies. LPCs also provide counseling services to active duty military personnel, veterans, and their families.", "Under licensure laws enacted in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, there are over 120,000 licensed professional counselors in the United States. Education and training requirements for becoming an LPC are similar to those for other mental health providers including marriage and family therapists and clinical social workers.", "Obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling from a regionally or nationally accredited school. Accredited counseling programs should provide substantial clinical or hands-on experience and coursework in human behavior and development, ethical practice, professional counseling strategies and other relevant subject areas including the etiology of mental illness and substance abuse disorders, and the provision of industry accepted treatments of interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic therapy.", "Completing at least 3,000 hours of post-master’s supervised clinical experience via an internship or residency program within two years of graduation. To maintain licensure periodic completion of continuing education credits/hours is also required.", "Acceptance and adherence to a strict Code of Ethics and recognized standards of practice as set forth by the counselor licensure board for the state of practice.", "While the basic licensing requirements, rules, and regulations for professional counseling are similar nationwide, there are some variations in individual licensing requirements from state to state. Before pursuing a career in counseling or selecting a program of study you should verify the professional counselor licensing requirements in your state. Below we’ve put together a comprehensive directory of the professional counselor licensure boards that regulate licensing in each state.", "Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy 2829 University Avenue SE, Suite 210 Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-617-2178 800-627-3529 TTY Fax: 612-617-2187 [email protected] www.bbht.state.mn.us", "Committee for Professional Counselors 3605 Missouri Boulevard P.O. Box 1335 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-0018 800-735-2966 TTY Fax: 573/751-0735 [email protected] http://pr.mo.gov/counselors.asp", "Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors 301 S. Park, 4th Floor P.O. Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620 406-841-2391 or 2392 Fax: 406-841-2305 [email protected] http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/swp_board/board_page.asp", "Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 3218 Pringle Road, SE, Suite 250 Salem, OR 97302-6312 503-378-5499 Fax: 503-373-1427 [email protected] www.oregon.gov/oblpct", "Licensure designations in South Carolina include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Professional Counselor Intern (LPC/I). To apply for licensure you'll need to contact the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE).", "State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors P.O. Box 149347, MC 1982 Austin, TX 78714 512-834-6658 Fax: 512-834-6677 [email protected] www.dshs.state.tx.us/counselor", "Board of Examiners in Counseling 815 Quarrier Street, Suite 212 Charleston, WV 25301 304-558-5494 800-520-3852 Fax: 304-558-5496 [email protected] www.wvbec.org", "You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More >", "PsychologyCareerCenter.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences." ] }, "parsed_md": "Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) \| Licensing Boards\n\nPsychology Career Center\n\n * Careers\n * Job Search\n * Salaries\n * Schools\n * Internships\n * Licensure\n * Accreditation\n\n# Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensing Requirements\n\nFind Psychology Schools\n\nPosted Nov 13th, 2014 , Updated Jun 29th, 2018 by Psychology Career Center\n\nEach year millions of Americans receive vital mental health and substance\nabuse care and counseling from licensed professional counselors (LPCs) (also\nreferred to as “licensed mental health counselors” or “licensed clinical\nprofessional counselors”).\n\n## Education and Traning Requirements of an LPC\n\nIn most state LPCs are required to obtain a minimum of a master’s degree in\ncounseling or psychology. A master’s degree prepares LPCs to treat a myriad of\nmental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders that afflict\nindividuals, families, and communities. A growing number of LPCs dedicate\ntheir careers to researching more effective therapeutic treatment modalities.\n\n## Where Do LPC’s Work\n\nLPCs make up a majority of the workforce employed in public mental health\ncenters, organizations, and agencies. LPCs also provide counseling services to\nactive duty military personnel, veterans, and their families.\n\nEarn Your Psychology Degree Online. You May Qualify For $6,095 in Grants!\n\n## LPC Licensing Requirements and Qualifications\n\nUnder licensure laws enacted in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District\nof Columbia, there are over 120,000 licensed professional counselors in the\nUnited States. Education and training requirements for becoming an LPC are\nsimilar to those for other mental health providers including marriage and\nfamily therapists and clinical social workers.\n\nThe standard licensure requirements for licensed professional counselors in\nall 50 states typically include:\n\n * Obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling from a regionally or nationally accredited school. Accredited counseling programs should provide substantial clinical or hands-on experience and coursework in human behavior and development, ethical practice, professional counseling strategies and other relevant subject areas including the etiology of mental illness and substance abuse disorders, and the provision of industry accepted treatments of interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic therapy.\n * Completing at least 3,000 hours of post-master’s supervised clinical experience via an internship or residency program within two years of graduation. To maintain licensure periodic completion of continuing education credits/hours is also required.\n * Passing the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or a comparable state-recognized competency examination.\n * Acceptance and adherence to a strict Code of Ethics and recognized standards of practice as set forth by the counselor licensure board for the state of practice.\n\n## Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensing Boards\n\nWhile the basic licensing requirements, rules, and regulations for\nprofessional counseling are similar nationwide, there are some variations in\nindividual licensing requirements from state to state. Before pursuing a\ncareer in counseling or selecting a program of study you should verify the\nprofessional counselor licensing requirements in your state. Below we’ve put\ntogether a comprehensive directory of the professional counselor licensure\nboards that regulate licensing in each state.\n\n### Alabama\n\nLicensure designations in Alabama include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) and Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC).\n\nBoard of Examiners in Counseling 950 22nd Street North, Suite 765 Birmingham,\nAL 35203 800-822-3307 205-458-8716 Fax: 205-458-8718 www.abec.alabama.gov\n\n### Alaska\n\nLicensure designations in Alaska include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC).\n\nBoard of Professional Counselors P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806\n907-465-2551 Fax: 907-465-2974 www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/ppco.htm\n\n### Arizona\n\nLicensure designations in Arizona include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) and Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC).\n\nBoard of Behavioral Health Examiners 3443 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1700\nPhoenix, AZ 85012 602-542-1882 Fax: 602-364-0890 [email protected]\nhttp://azbbhe.us\n\nEarn Your Psychology Degree Online. You May Qualify For $6,095 in Grants!\n\n### Arkansas\n\nLicensure designations in Arkansas include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) and Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC).\n\nBoard of Examiners in Counseling P.O. Box 70 Magnolia, AR 71754 870-901-7055\nFax: 870-234-1842 [email protected] www.arkansas.gov/abec\n\n### California\n\nLicensure designations in California include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC).\n\nCalifornia Assocation for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC)\n2220 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95816 www.bbs.ca.gov\n\n### Colorado\n\nLicensure designations in Colorado include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC). The Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor designation was ended\non June 30, 2011.\n\nBoard of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350\nDenver, CO 80202 303-894-7766 Fax: 303-894-7764 [email protected]\nwww.dora.state.co.us/mental-health\n\n### Connecticut\n\nLicensure designations in Connecticut include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC).\n\nDepartment of Public Health Professional Counselor Licensure 410 Capitol\nAvenue, MS #12APP P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308 860-509-7603 Fax:\n860/509-8457 [email protected] http://www.ct.gov/dph/\n\n### Delaware\n\nLicensure designations in Delaware include Licensed Professional Counselor of\nMental Health (LPCMH) and Licensed Associate Counselor of Mental Health\n(LACMH).\n\nBoard of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals Cannon Building\n861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 203 Dover, DE 19904-2467 302-744-4500 Fax:\n302/739-2711 http://dpr.delaware.gov/\n\n### District of Columbia\n\nLicensure designations in District of Columbia include Licensed Professional\nCounselor (LPC).\n\nBoard of Professional Counseling 717 14th Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC\n20005 877-672-2174 Fax: 202-727-8471\nhttp://hpla.doh.dc.gov/hpla/site/default.asp\n\n### Florida\n\nLicensure designations in Florida include Licensed Mental Health Counselor\n(LMHC), Provisional Mental Health Counselor and Registered Mental Health\nCounselor Intern.\n\nBoard of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health\nCounseling 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C-08 Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-245-4474\nFax: 850-921-5389 [email protected] www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/491\n\n### Georgia\n\nLicensure designations in Georgia include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) and Associate Licensed Professional Counselor (LAPC).\n\nComposite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage &\nFamily Therapists 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217 478-207-2440 Fax:\n866-888-7127 http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/counselors/\n\n### Hawaii\n\nLicensure designations in Hawaii include Licensed Mental Health Counselor\n(LMHC).\n\nDepartment of Commerce and Consumer Affairs – PVL Mental Health Counselor\nProgram P.O. Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801 (808) 586-2693 [email protected]\nwww.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/programs/mental/\n\n### Idaho\n\nLicensure designations in Idaho include Licensed Clinical Professional\nCounselor (LCPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered\nCounselor Intern.\n\nState Licensing Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage & Family\nTherapists 700 W. State Street, First Floor PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720\n208-334-3233 Fax: 208-334-3945 [email protected] http://www.ibol.idaho.gov/\n\n### Illinois\n\nLicensure designations in Illinois include Licensed Clinical Professional\nCounselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).\n\nProfessional Counselor Licensing and Disciplinary Board 320 W. Washington\nStreet, 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62786 217-785-0800 217-524-6735 (TDD) Fax:\n217/782-7645 www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/prfcns.asp\n\n### Indiana\n\nLicensure designations in Indiana include Licensed Mental Health Counselor\n(LMHC).\n\nBehavioral Health & Human Services Licensing Board 402 W. Washington Street,\nRoom W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-234-2064 Fax: 317-233-4236 [email\nprotected] www.in.gov/pla/social.htm\n\nEarn Your Psychology Degree Online. You May Qualify For $6,095 in Grants!\n\n### Iowa\n\nLicensure designations in Iowa include Licensed Mental Health Counselor\n(LMHC).\n\nBoard of Behavioral Science Lucas State Office Building, 5th Floor 321 E. 12th\nStreet Des Moines, IA 50319 515-281-4422 Fax: 515-281-3121\nwww.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/\n\n### Kansas\n\nLicensure designations in Kansas include Licensed Clinical Professional\nCounselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).\n\nBehavioral Sciences Regulatory Board 712 S. Kansas Avenue Topeka, KS 66603\n785-296-3240 Fax: 785-296-3112 http://www.ksbsrb.org/\n\n### Kentucky\n\nLicensure designations in Kentucky include Licensed Professional Clinical\nCounselor (LPCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA).\n\nBoard of Licensed Professional Counselors P.O. Box 1360 Frankfort, KY 40602\n502-564-3296, x239 Fax: 502-564-4818 http://lpc.ky.gov\n\n### Louisiana\n\nLicensure designations in Louisiana include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) and Counselor Intern.\n\nLicensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners 8631 Summa Avenue Baton\nRouge, LA 70809 225-765-2515 Fax: 225-765-2514 [email protected]\nwww.lpcboard.org\n\n### Maine\n\nLicensure designations in Maine include Licensed Clinical Professional\nCounselor (LCPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Conditional LCPC and\nConditional LPC.\n\nBoard of Counseling Professionals Licensure 35 State House Station Augusta, ME\n04333 207-624-8674 888-577-6690 TTY Fax: 207-624-8637\nhttp://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing\n\n### Maryland\n\nLicensure designations in Maryland include Licensed Clinical Professional\nCounselor (LCPC) and Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor.\n\nBoard of Examiners of Professional Counselors and Therapists 4201 Patterson\nAvenue, 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD 21215 410-764-4732 Fax: 410-358-1610\nhttp://dhmh.maryland.gov/bopc\n\n### Massachusetts\n\nLicensure designations in Massachusetts include Licensed Mental Health\nCounselor (LMHC).\n\nBoard of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professionals\nDivision of Professional Licensure 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710 Boston,\nMA 02118 617-727-3080 Fax: 617-727-2197 www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/mh\n\n### Michigan\n\nLicensure designations in Michigan include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC).\n\nBoard of Counseling P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909 517-335-0918 Fax:\n517-373-2179 [email protected] www.michigan.gov/healthlicense\n\n### Minnesota\n\nLicensure designations in Minnesota include Licensed Professional Clinical\nCounselor (LPCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).\n\nBoard of Behavioral Health & Therapy 2829 University Avenue SE, Suite 210\nMinneapolis, MN 55414 612-617-2178 800-627-3529 TTY Fax: 612-617-2187 [email\nprotected] www.bbht.state.mn.us\n\n### Mississippi\n\nLicensure designations in Mississippi include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC).\n\nState Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors P.O. Box 1497\n129 E. Jefferson Street Yazoo City, MS 39194 662-716-3932 888-860-7001 Fax:\n662/716-3021 www.lpc.state.ms.us\n\n### Missouri\n\nLicensure designations in Missouri include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) and Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC).\n\nCommittee for Professional Counselors 3605 Missouri Boulevard P.O. Box 1335\nJefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-0018 800-735-2966 TTY Fax: 573/751-0735\n[email protected] http://pr.mo.gov/counselors.asp\n\n### Montana\n\nLicensure designations in Montana include Licensed Clinical Professional\nCounselor (LCPC).\n\nBoard of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors 301 S. Park, 4th\nFloor P.O. Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620 406-841-2391 or 2392 Fax: 406-841-2305\n[email protected]\nhttp://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/swp_board/board_page.asp\n\n### Nebraska\n\nLicensure designations in Nebraska include Licensed Independent Mental Health\nPractitioner-Certified Professional Counselor or Licensed Professional\nCounselor (LIMHP-CPC/LPC), Licensed Mental Health Practitioner-Certified\nProfessional Counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor (LMHP-CPC/LPC),\nLicensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) and Provisional Licensed Mental\nHealth Practitioner (PLMHP).\n\nBoard of Mental Health Practice P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509 402-471-2117\nFax: 402-471-3577 www.dhhs.ne.gov/crl/mhcs/mental/mentalindex.htm\n\n### Nevada\n\nLicensure designations in Nevada include Licensed Clinical Professional\nCounselor (LCPC) and Licensed Clinical Counselor Intern.\n\nBoard of Examiners for Marriage & Family Therapists & Clinical Professional\nCounselors P.O. Box 370130 Las Vegas, NV 89137-0130 702-486-7388 Fax:\n702-486-7258 [email protected] http://marriage.state.nv.us/\n\n### New Hampshire\n\nLicensure designations in New Hampshire include Licensed Clinical Mental\nHealth Counselor (LCMHC).\n\nBoard of Mental Health Practice 117 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301\n603-271-6762 800-735-2954 TDD Fax: 603/271-3950 www.nh.gov/mhpb\n\n### New Jersey\n\nLicensure designations in New Jersey include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) and Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC).\n\nBoard of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners Professional Counselor\nExaminers Committee P.O. Box 45007 Newark, NJ 07101 973-504-6582 Fax:\n973-648-3536 www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/proc\n\n### New Mexico\n\nLicensure designations in New Mexico include Licensed Professional Clinical\nMental Health Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor\n(LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). (Note: Licenses are no\nlonger being issued for the LPC designation.\n\nCounseling and Therapy Practice Board 2550 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505\n505-476-4610 Fax: 505-476-4633 [email protected]\nwww.rld.state.nm.us/counseling\n\n### New York\n\nLicensure designations in New York include Licensed Mental Health Counselor\n(LMHC).\n\nState Board for Mental Health Practitioners 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY\n12234-1000 518-474-3817, x450 Fax: 518-486-2981 [email protected]\nhttp://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mhp/mhclic.htm\n\n### North Carolina\n\nLicensure designations in North Carolina include Licensed Professional\nCounselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS) and\nLicensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA).\n\nBoard of Licensed Professional Counselors P.O. Box 1369 Garner, NC 27529\n919-661-0820 Fax: 919-779-5642 [email protected] www.ncblpc.org\n\n### North Dakota\n\nLicensure designations in New York include Licensed Professional Clinical\nCounselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Associate\nProfessional Counselor (LAPC).\n\nBoard of Counselor Examiners 2112 10th Ave SE Mandan, ND 58554 701-667-5969\n[email protected] www.ndbce.org\n\nEarn Your Psychology Degree Online. You May Qualify For $6,095 in Grants!\n\n### Ohio\n\nLicensure designations in Ohio include Licensed Professional Clinical\nCounselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Professional\nCounselor/Clinical Resident.\n\nCounselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board 50 West Broad\nStreet, Suite 1075 Columbus, OH 43215 614-466-0912 Fax: 614-728-7790 [email\nprotected] http://cswmft.ohio.gov\n\n### Oklahoma\n\nLicensure designations in Oklahoma include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC).\n\nState Board of Licensed Professional Counselors 1000 N.E. 10th Street Oklahoma\nCity, OK 73117 405-271-6030 Fax: 405-271-1918 [email protected]\nhttp://pcl.health.ok.gov\n\n### Oregon\n\nLicensure designations in Oregon include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)\nand Registered Intern.\n\nBoard of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 3218 Pringle Road,\nSE, Suite 250 Salem, OR 97302-6312 503-378-5499 Fax: 503-373-1427 [email\nprotected] www.oregon.gov/oblpct\n\n### Pennsylvania\n\nLicensure designations in Pennsylvania include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC).\n\nState Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional\nCounselors P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 717-783-1389 Fax:\n717-787-7769 [email protected] www.dos.state.pa.us/social\n\n### Puerto Rico\n\nLicensure designations in Puerto Rico include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) and Professional Counselor with Provisional License (PCPL).\n\nBoard of Examiners of Professional Counselors P.O. Box 10200 San Juan, PR\n00908 787-765-2929 www.salud.gov.pr\n\n### Rhode Island\n\nLicensure designations in Rhode Island include Licensed Clinical Mental Health\nCounselor (LCMHC).\n\nBoard of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists 3 Capitol\nHill, Room 104 Providence, RI 02908 401-222-2828 Fax: 401-222-1272\nwww.health.ri.gov/hsr/professions/mf_counsel.php\n\n### South Carolina\n\nLicensure designations in South Carolina include Licensed Professional\nCounselor (LPC) and Professional Counselor Intern (LPC/I). To apply for\nlicensure you'll need to contact the Center for Credentialing and Education\n(CCE).\n\nBoard of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family\nTherapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists P.O. Box 11329 Columbia, SC\n29211-1329 803-896-4665 Fax: 803-896-4719 www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/counselors\n\n### South Dakota\n\nLicensure designations in South Dakota include Licensed Professional\nCounselor-Mental Health (LPC-MH) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).\n\nBoard of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists P.O. Box\n2164 Sioux Falls, SD 57101 605-331-2927 Fax: 605-331-2043 [email protected]\nhttp://dhs.sd.gov/brd/counselor\n\n### Tennessee\n\nLicensure designations in Tennessee include Licensed Professional Counselor-\nMental Health Service Provider (LPC/MHSP) and Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC).\n\nBoard for Professional Counselors, Marital & Family Therapists, and Clinical\nPastoral Therapists 227 French Landing, Suite 300 Nashville, TN 37243\n615-532-3202, x 25138 800-778-4123, x 25138 Fax: 615/532-5369\nhttp://health.state.tn.us/boards/PC_MFT&CPT/\n\n### Texas\n\nLicensure designations in Texas include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)\nand Licensed Professional Counselor Intern (LPC-I).\n\nState Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors P.O. Box 149347, MC 1982\nAustin, TX 78714 512-834-6658 Fax: 512-834-6677 [email protected]\nwww.dshs.state.tx.us/counselor\n\n### Utah\n\nLicensure designations in Utah include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),\nAssociate Professional Counselor and Associate Professional Counselor Extern.\n\nProfessional Counselor Licensing Board P.O. Box 146741 Salt Lake City, UT\n84114-6741 801-530-6628 866-275-3675 (Utah toll-free number) Fax: 801-530-6511\nhttp://dopl.utah.gov/licensing/professional_counseling.html\n\n### Vermont\n\nLicensure designations in Vermont include Licensed Clinical Mental Health\nCounselor (LCMHC).\n\nBoard of Allied Mental Health Practitioners National Life Building, North\nFloor 2 Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 1-800-439-8683 (in-state) 802-828-2390 Fax:\n802-828-2465 http://vtprofessionals.org\n\n### Virginia\n\nLicensure designations in Virginia include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC).\n\nBoard of Counseling Perimeter Center 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Richmond,\nVA 23233 804-367-4610 Fax: 804-527-4435 [email protected]\nwww.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling\n\n### Washington\n\nLicensure designations in Washington include Licensed Mental Health Counselor\n(LMHC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Certified\nCounselor (CC), Certified Adviser (CA) and Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC).\n\nLicensed Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Social\nWorkers Advisory Committee P.O. Box 47877 Olympia, WA 98504-7877 360-236-4700\nFax: 360-236-4818 [email protected] http://www.doh.wa.gov/licensing/\n\n### West Virginia\n\nLicensure designations in West Virginia include Licensed Professional\nCounselor (LPC).\n\nBoard of Examiners in Counseling 815 Quarrier Street, Suite 212 Charleston, WV\n25301 304-558-5494 800-520-3852 Fax: 304-558-5496 [email protected]\nwww.wvbec.org\n\n### Wisconsin\n\nLicensure designations in Wisconsin include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) and Professional Counselor Trainee.\n\nExamining Board of Marriage & Family Therapists, Professional Counselors and\nSocial Workers P.O. Box 8935 Madison, WI 53708 608-266-2112 Fax: 608-261-7083\nhttp://drl.wi.gov/board_detail.asp?boardid=32&locid=0\n\n### Wyoming\n\nLicensure designations in Wisconsin include Licensed Professional Counselor\n(LPC) and Provisional Professional Counselor (PPC).\n\nMental Health Professions Licensing Board 1800 Carey Avenue, 4th Floor\nCheyenne, WY 82002 307-777-3628 Fax: 307-777-3508 [email protected]\nhttp://plboards.state.wy.us/mentalhealth/index.asp\n\n## Featured Counseling Psychology Programs\n\nRequest Info\n\n\|\n\nSouthern New Hampshire University\n\nYou have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there.\nWhether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's\ndegree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you.\nFind your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > \n \n---\|--- \n \n### Enjoy this post? 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It is your responsibility to follow up with anyone you have asked to send us material.", "The specific requirements for licensure are contained in Title 8, Article 163, Section 8402 of the New York State Education Law and Section 52.32 and Subpart 79-9 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.", "Fees are subject to change. The fee due is the one in law when your application is received (unless fees are increased retroactively). You will be billed for the difference if fees have been increased.", "Make your personal check or money order payable to the New York State Education Department. Your cancelled check is your receipt.", "NOTE: Payment submitted from outside the United States should be made by check or draft on a United States bank and in United States currency; payments submitted in any other form will not be accepted and will be returned.", "For the procedure to withdraw your application, contact the Mental Health Counseling Unit by e-mailing opunit5@nysed.gov or by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 592 or by faxing 518-402-2323.", "If you withdraw your application, obtain a refund, and then decide to seek New York State licensure at a later date, you will be considered a new applicant, and you will be required to pay the application fee and meet the licensure requirements in place at the time you reapply.", "To meet the professional education requirement for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, you must present evidence of receiving a master's or doctoral degree in counseling from a program that is:", "accredited as a clinical mental health counseling program of 60 semester hours by the Commission on the Accreditation of Counseling Related Education Programs (CACREP) or another acceptable accrediting agency; or", "A program located outside the United States and its territories may be used to satisfy the professional education requirement if it:", "is determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent of a registered licensure qualifying or acceptable accredited master's or doctoral program in counseling.", "To be considered substantially equivalent, your program must include at least 60 semester hours, or the equivalent, of graduate study that contains curricular content that includes but is not limited to the following areas:", "include a minimum one year supervised internship or practicum in Mental Health Counseling where one year means at least 600 clock hours.", "Note: The education requirement for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor can only be met through completion of graduate level courses at an acceptable degree granting institution. Training in an institute or by a registered individual does not meet the education requirement for licensure even if the training is accredited by a private organization.", "Evidence of receipt of your degree(s) must be presented on Form 2 - Certification of Professional Education - and must be submitted directly to the Office of the Professions by the school(s) where you obtained your degree(s). In most cases, an official transcript is also needed.", "A degree in school counseling, school psychology or another field that is not registered as leading to licensure in New York or accredited as a clinical mental health counseling program by CACREP may not meet the education requirements for Mental Health Counseling. An applicant with a degree in another field must be individually evaluated to determine what additional graduate coursework, including supervised internship/practicum, must be completed to constitute an equivalent degree.", "The Department must conduct an individual transcript evaluation of an applicant for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor who graduated from a program that, at the time of graduation, was not a masters or higher degree in mental health counseling of 60 semester hours (or more) that was either:", "Accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) as a clinical mental health counseling program under its 2007 Standards.", "In addition to verifying the required course content, the Department must determine if the applicant completed a supervised internship in mental health counseling and psychotherapy as part of the degree program. This evaluation requires information that is not on the transcript, so the applicant must ask the Chair or Director of the academic department to complete and submit a Certification of Supervised Internship and Practicum (Form 2INT). Failure to submit this form will delay the evaluation of the applicant's education and his/her eligibility for a limited permit and admission to the licensing examination. Please note that this form is not required for graduates of 60 semester hour CACREP accredited clinical mental health counseling or NYS registered licensure qualifying MHC programs.", "In addition to the professional education requirement, every applicant for Mental Health Counseling licensure or a limited permit must complete coursework or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse in accordance with Section 6507(3)(a) of the Education Law. See additional information and a list of approved providers for this training.", "To meet the experience requirement for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, you must submit documentation of completion of a supervised experience of at least 3,000 clock hours providing Mental Health Counseling in a setting acceptable to the Department. The supervised experience must be obtained after completion of the master’s degree program required for licensure.", "the evaluation, assessment, amelioration, treatment, modification, or adjustment to a disability, problem, or disorder of behavior, character, development, emotion, personality or relationships by the use of verbal or behavioral methods with individuals, couples, families or groups in private practice, group, or organized settings; and", "the use of assessment instruments and Mental Health Counseling and psychotherapy to identify, evaluate and treat dysfunctions and disorders for purposes of providing appropriate Mental Health Counseling services.", "Not less than 1,500 clock hours of such required experience must consist of direct contact with clients. The remaining experience may consist of other activities that do not involve direct client contact, including but not limited to, recordkeeping, case management, research, supervision and professional development.", "When an applicant completes less than 3,000 hours in a setting, at least one- half of the hours must be direct; the remainder may be indirect. It is not acceptable to complete direct and indirect activities in different settings under different supervisors and attempt to combine these hours to meet the experience requirement.", "Experience for licensure must be completed in a legal manner, under a qualified supervisor in a setting that is authorized to provide professional services. In New York State, the experience must be under a limited permit issued by the Department for a specific setting under a qualified supervisor (see below). Experience in other jurisdictions will be evaluated to determined if the equivalent requirements have been satisfied in a legal manner.", "You must apply for a license and have your education approved to be eligible for a limited permit. For additional information about limited permits, see the Limited Permits Section.", "To be acceptable to the Department, your supervised experience in New York State must meet the following supervision and setting requirements.", "Your supervisor must be licensed and registered in New York State to practice Mental Health Counseling, medicine, as a physician assistant, psychology, licensed clinical social work, or as a registered professional nurse or nurse practitioner and competent in the practice of Mental Health Counseling, or must have the equivalent qualifications as determined by the Department for experience completed in another jurisdiction.", "The supervisor is responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of each patient and must delegate to the limited permit holder those activities the limited permit holder is competent to perform by education, training or licensure. The supervisor must provide an average of one hour per week or two hours every other week of in-person individual or group supervision.", "The supervisor provides you with oversight and guidance in assessment and evaluation, treatment planning, completing psychosocial histories and progress notes, individual counseling, group counseling, psychotherapy, and consultation, and reviews your assessment and treatment of each client seen under his/her general supervision.", "In addition, the supervisor is responsible for appropriate oversight of all services provided by a limited permit holder under his or her general supervision. No supervisor can supervise more than five limited permit holders at one time.", "All supervised experience must be verified by your supervisor(s) using a Certification of Supervised Experience (Form 4B). Acceptable verification should include an attestation by the actual supervisor. In cases where such attestation is not available, the Department may accept an attestation of the duration and frequency of the supervised experience and the qualifications of the supervisor submitted by a licensed colleague.", "The setting where the experience is obtained must be a location where legally authorized individuals provide services that constitute the practice of Mental Health Counseling, as defined in Education Law, and must be responsible for the services provided by individuals gaining experience for licensure. The setting cannot be a private practice owned or operated by the applicant. If the experience is completed in a setting other than the permit setting, you must submit an operating certificate or certificate of incorporation that indicates the entity is authorized to employ licensed professionals and provide services that are restricted under Title VIII of the Education Law.", "a professional corporation, registered limited liability partnership, or professional service limited liability company authorized to provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;", "a sole proprietorship owned by a licensee who provide services that are within the scope of his or her profession and services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;", "a professional partnership owned by licensees who provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;", "a hospital or clinic authorized under Article 28 of the Public Health Law to provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;", "a program or facility authorized under the Mental Hygiene Law to provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;", "a program or facility authorized under Federal Law to provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;", "an entity defined as exempt from the licensing requirements or otherwise authorized under New York State law or the laws of the jurisdiction in which the entity is located to provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling.", "The setting where the experience is gained is responsible for the services provided by individuals gaining experience for licensure. The setting is also responsible for providing adequate supervision to such individuals and for assigning a qualified supervisor, as defined in this section, to individuals gaining experience for licensure.", "Please note: New York State candidates for the Mental Health Counselor licensing examination must have completed their graduate program and received the graduate degree as a condition for admission to the examination. Applicants for licensure will not be approved to take the examination prior to receipt of the graduate degree.", "To meet the examination requirement for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in New York State, you must pass the \"National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE),\" administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). The National Counselor Examination (NCE) from NBCC is not acceptable for licensure.", "Ask your school to verify your education directly to the New York State Education Department on the Certification of Professional Education form (Form 2).", "Receive notification of approval of your education and all application materials from the New York State Education Department. (We will notify you and the examination administrators when you have satisfied the examination eligibility requirements.)", "Information regarding the examination, including examination format, select bibliography, and availability of study materials for purchase, may be obtained from the NBCC by contacting them at:", "If you have passed the NCMHCE for another licensing jurisdiction, you will need to ask NBCC to submit your passing examination score directly to the Office of the Professions on your behalf, using the contact information above.", "Note: New York State will not accept an examination given under non-standard conditions except per the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Examples of such non-standard conditions include the use of a dictionary or extra time for applicants whose primary language is other than English. If a candidate passed the examination under non-standard conditions for another jurisdiction, that candidate may be required to retake the examination under standard conditions.", "If you have a disability and may require reasonable testing accommodations for the examination, you must complete and submit a Request for Reasonable Testing Accommodations form ( 23 KB). You must mail the Request for Reasonable Testing Accommodations form to the address printed on that form, along with the required documentation. You will be notified in writing as to whether or not your request for accommodations has been approved. If your request is approved, it will be valid for 1 year from the date of the approval notification. A copy of your accommodation approval must be attached to your NCMHCE examination registration form. You may not test until your request for accommodations has been processed by the Department. If you schedule a test before your request for accommodations has been processed, you may lose any fee paid to the examination administrator. Please be sure to check the box in item 8 of your Application for Licensure (Form 1) if you are requesting accommodations.", "If you are or have been licensed/certified in another jurisdiction(s), you must request the licensing authority of the jurisdiction(s) to provide verification of your licensure/certification on a Verification of Other Professional Licensure/Certification (Form 3). The Form 3 will be reviewed to determine if you have prior disciplinary history which may constitute a question of moral character for the license or limited permit.", "An applicant seeking endorsement of a license in Mental Health Counseling issued by another jurisdiction must present evidence of having completed 5 years of licensed practice in the 10 years prior to applying for licensure in New York State. You must have been licensed in the other jurisdiction by meeting the following requirements:", "holding a graduate degree in counseling or a related field that at the time of completion qualified you for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in another jurisdiction;", "completing supervised experience in Mental Health Counseling and psychotherapy that qualified you for initial licensure in the other jurisdiction; and", "You must be of good moral character, as determined by the Department, and complete the required course work in the identification and reporting of child abuse or the exemption from such course work, as required in Section 6507(3) of the Education Law.", "If you cannot certify 5 years of acceptable post-licensure experience in the 10 years prior to applying for a New York State license, you are not eligible for licensure by endorsement and must apply as an applicant for initial licensure. If your initial license in Mental Health Counseling was issued by a jurisdiction that does not have significantly comparable licensure requirements to New York State, you will need to submit all of the documentation required of an applicant for initial licensure so that the Education Department can determine whether your qualifications are substantially similar to New York State’s licensure requirements.", "verification of your licensure status from the jurisdiction in which you were initially licensed, and if it is different, from any other jurisdiction in which you are or have been licensed. Each licensing authority must complete and submit a Verification of Other Professional Licensure/Certification (Form 3); and", "a Certification of Licensed Experience (Form 4F) completed and submitted by the licensed colleague who is attesting to your 5 years of post-licensure experience within the last 10 years.", "In addition, you must have NBCC submit your NCMHCE examination scores to the Department. No other examination is acceptable (see Examination section).", "A limited permit allows an individual who has submitted an Application for Licensure (Form 1) and who, in the determination of the Department, has satisfied all the requirements for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor except the examination and/or experience requirements to practice Mental Health Counseling under the appropriate supervision while meeting the requirements.", "Limited permits are only issued for specific practice sites in New York State under a qualified supervisor acceptable to the Department. The setting must be authorized to employ licensed professionals and provide services that are restricted under Title VIII of the Education Law. Appropriate supervision and allowable practice sites are the same as those for the experience requirements specified above. Effective January 1, 2006, one must be licensed or otherwise exempt to practice Mental Health Counseling or supervise a permit holder.", "The limited permit is valid for a period of two years. The permit may be extended for up to two additional one-year periods at the discretion of the Department if the Department determines that the permit holder has made good faith efforts to successfully complete the examination and/or experience requirement but has not passed the licensing examination or completed the experience requirement, or has other good cause as determined by the Department for not completing the examination and/or experience requirement. To request an extension of your limited permit, you must submit a new Application for Limited Permit (Form 5) and a fee of $70 along with a justification for the extension.", "You may apply for a limited permit by submitting the Application for Limited Permit (Form 5) and fee of $70 at the same time or any time after you submit your Application for Licensure (Form 1), licensure fee of $371, and evidence of satisfactory education using a Certification of Professional Education (Form 2). Practice without a permit is not allowed and any experience obtained without a limited permit may not be acceptable for licensure. You may not practice until the limited permit is issued by the Department.", "When you are leaving employment, for maternity leave or other reason, your employer must return the permit to the State Board office immediately with an explanation as to why the permit is being returned. We will void the permit at that time and \"clock will stop\". You will have the remaining time available for a future permit. If you are not returning to the setting, your supervisor should submit verification of experience on a Certification of Supervised Experience (Form 4B). When you return to work at that setting or another, you would submit a new permit application for review and approval by the Department. The subsequent permit would be issued for the remainder of the valid period.", "You may print and keep this checklist as a reminder of what forms you need to file. This is for your reference and should not be submitted with your application forms. You should also keep a copy of all application forms submitted." ] }, "parsed_md": "NYS Mental Health Counseling:License Requirements\n\nSkip To Content\n\n# Office of the Professions\n\nGoogle Translate Disclaimer\n\n * COVID-19\n * Online Services\n * Registration\n * Professions\n * NYS Boards\n * Enforcement\n * Corporate Entities\n * Verification\n * Career Path\n * How Do I\n\n## Mental Health Practitioners\n\n * Laws, Rules & Regulations\n * Verifications\n * FAQs\n\n * Education Requirements\n * Limited Permits\n * Practice Alerts & Guidelines\n * Corporate Practice Waivers\n * Child Abuse Training\n * License Statistics\n * Contact Information\n * Board Members Only\n * Temporary Exemption from Licensure\n * Professional Assistance Program\n * Waiver Entities\n\n * Alphabetical Listing of Entities\n * Application for Waiver\n * FAQs\n\n### Creative Arts Therapy\n\n * License Requirements\n * Application Forms\n * Continuing Education\n * Consumer Information\n\n### Marriage and Family Therapy\n\n * License Requirements\n * Application Forms\n * Continuing Education\n * Consumer Information\n\n### Mental Health Counseling\n\n * License Requirements\n * Application Forms\n * Continuing Education\n * Consumer Information\n\n### Psychoanalysis\n\n * License Requirements\n * Application Forms\n * Continuing Education\n * Consumer Information\n\nNYSED / OP / Professions / Mental Health Practitioners / License Requirements\n\n# Mental Health Counseling License Requirements\n\nGeneral Requirements \| Fees \| Partial Refunds \| Education Requirements \|\nExperience Requirements \| Examination Requirements \| Applicants Licensed in\nAnother State \| Limited Permits \| Requirements at a Glance\n\n### General Requirements\n\nThe practice of Mental Health Counseling and use of the titles \"Mental Health\nCounselor\" and \"Licensed Mental Health Counselor\" or any derivative thereof\nwithin New York State requires licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, unless\notherwise exempt under the law.\n\nTo be licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in New York State you must:\n\n * be of good moral character;\n * be at least 21 years of age;\n * meet education requirements;\n * meet experience requirements;\n * meet examination requirements; and\n * complete coursework or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse offered by a New York State approved provider;\n\nSubmit an Application for Licensure (Form 1) and the other forms indicated,\nalong with the appropriate fee for licensure and first registration to the\nOffice of the Professions at the address specified on each form. It is your\nresponsibility to follow up with anyone you have asked to send us material.\n\nThe specific requirements for licensure are contained in Title 8, Article 163,\nSection 8402 of the New York State Education Law and Section 52.32 and Subpart\n79-9 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.\n\nYou should also read the general licensing information applicable for all\nprofessions.\n\n### Fees\n\nThe fee for licensure and first registration is $371.\n\nThe fee for a limited permit is $70 (the limited permit fee is not\nrefundable).\n\nFees are subject to change. The fee due is the one in law when your\napplication is received (unless fees are increased retroactively). You will be\nbilled for the difference if fees have been increased.\n\n * Do not send cash.\n * Make your personal check or money order payable to the New York State Education Department. Your cancelled check is your receipt.\n * Mail your application and fee to:\n\nNew York State Education Department Office of the Professions PO Box 22063\nAlbany, NY 12201\n\nNOTE: Payment submitted from outside the United States should be made by check\nor draft on a United States bank and in United States currency; payments\nsubmitted in any other form will not be accepted and will be returned.\n\n### Partial Refunds\n\nIndividuals who withdraw their licensure application may be entitled to a\npartial refund.\n\n * For the procedure to withdraw your application, contact the Mental Health Counseling Unit by e-mailing opunit5@nysed.gov or by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 592 or by faxing 518-402-2323.\n * The State Education Department is not responsible for any fees paid to an outside testing or credentials verification agency.\n\nIf you withdraw your application, obtain a refund, and then decide to seek New\nYork State licensure at a later date, you will be considered a new applicant,\nand you will be required to pay the application fee and meet the licensure\nrequirements in place at the time you reapply.\n\n### Education Requirements\n\nTo meet the professional education requirement for licensure as a Mental\nHealth Counselor, you must present evidence of receiving a master's or\ndoctoral degree in counseling from a program that is:\n\n * registered by the Department as licensure qualifying;\n * accredited as a clinical mental health counseling program of 60 semester hours by the Commission on the Accreditation of Counseling Related Education Programs (CACREP) or another acceptable accrediting agency; or\n * determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent of such a registered or accredited program.\n\nA program located outside the United States and its territories may be used to\nsatisfy the professional education requirement if it:\n\n * prepares individuals for the professional practice of Mental Health Counseling; and\n * is recognized by the appropriate civil authorities of that jurisdiction; and\n * can be appropriately verified; and\n * is determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent of a registered licensure qualifying or acceptable accredited master's or doctoral program in counseling.\n\n#### Substantial Equivalence\n\nTo be considered substantially equivalent, your program must include at least\n60 semester hours, or the equivalent, of graduate study that contains\ncurricular content that includes but is not limited to the following areas:\n\n * human growth and development;\n * social and cultural foundations of counseling;\n * counseling theory and practice;\n * psychopathology;\n * group dynamics;\n * lifestyle and career development;\n * assessment and appraisal of individuals, couples, families and groups;\n * research and program evaluation;\n * professional orientation and ethics;\n * foundations of Mental Health Counseling and consultation;\n * clinical instruction; and\n * include a minimum one year supervised internship or practicum in Mental Health Counseling where one year means at least 600 clock hours.\n\nNote: The education requirement for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor can\nonly be met through completion of graduate level courses at an acceptable\ndegree granting institution. Training in an institute or by a registered\nindividual does not meet the education requirement for licensure even if the\ntraining is accredited by a private organization.\n\nEvidence of receipt of your degree(s) must be presented on Form 2 -\nCertification of Professional Education - and must be submitted directly to\nthe Office of the Professions by the school(s) where you obtained your\ndegree(s). In most cases, an official transcript is also needed.\n\nA degree in school counseling, school psychology or another field that is not\nregistered as leading to licensure in New York or accredited as a clinical\nmental health counseling program by CACREP may not meet the education\nrequirements for Mental Health Counseling. An applicant with a degree in\nanother field must be individually evaluated to determine what additional\ngraduate coursework, including supervised internship/practicum, must be\ncompleted to constitute an equivalent degree.\n\nThe Department must conduct an individual transcript evaluation of an\napplicant for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor who graduated from a\nprogram that, at the time of graduation, was not a masters or higher degree in\nmental health counseling of 60 semester hours (or more) that was either:\n\n * Registered by the State Education Department as leading to licensure in mental health counseling; or\n * Accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) as a clinical mental health counseling program under its 2007 Standards.\n\nIn addition to verifying the required course content, the Department must\ndetermine if the applicant completed a supervised internship in mental health\ncounseling and psychotherapy as part of the degree program. This evaluation\nrequires information that is not on the transcript, so the applicant must ask\nthe Chair or Director of the academic department to complete and submit a\nCertification of Supervised Internship and Practicum (Form 2INT). Failure to\nsubmit this form will delay the evaluation of the applicant's education and\nhis/her eligibility for a limited permit and admission to the licensing\nexamination. Please note that this form is not required for graduates of 60\nsemester hour CACREP accredited clinical mental health counseling or NYS\nregistered licensure qualifying MHC programs.\n\nIn addition to the professional education requirement, every applicant for\nMental Health Counseling licensure or a limited permit must complete\ncoursework or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse in\naccordance with Section 6507(3)(a) of the Education Law. See additional\ninformation and a list of approved providers for this training.\n\n### Experience Requirements\n\nTo meet the experience requirement for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor,\nyou must submit documentation of completion of a supervised experience of at\nleast 3,000 clock hours providing Mental Health Counseling in a setting\nacceptable to the Department. The supervised experience must be obtained after\ncompletion of the master’s degree program required for licensure.\n\nThe practice of Mental Health Counseling is defined as:\n\n * the evaluation, assessment, amelioration, treatment, modification, or adjustment to a disability, problem, or disorder of behavior, character, development, emotion, personality or relationships by the use of verbal or behavioral methods with individuals, couples, families or groups in private practice, group, or organized settings; and\n * the use of assessment instruments and Mental Health Counseling and psychotherapy to identify, evaluate and treat dysfunctions and disorders for purposes of providing appropriate Mental Health Counseling services.\n\nNot less than 1,500 clock hours of such required experience must consist of\ndirect contact with clients. The remaining experience may consist of other\nactivities that do not involve direct client contact, including but not\nlimited to, recordkeeping, case management, research, supervision and\nprofessional development.\n\nWhen an applicant completes less than 3,000 hours in a setting, at least one-\nhalf of the hours must be direct; the remainder may be indirect. It is not\nacceptable to complete direct and indirect activities in different settings\nunder different supervisors and attempt to combine these hours to meet the\nexperience requirement.\n\nExperience for licensure must be completed in a legal manner, under a\nqualified supervisor in a setting that is authorized to provide professional\nservices. In New York State, the experience must be under a limited permit\nissued by the Department for a specific setting under a qualified supervisor\n(see below). Experience in other jurisdictions will be evaluated to determined\nif the equivalent requirements have been satisfied in a legal manner.\n\nYou must apply for a license and have your education approved to be eligible\nfor a limited permit. For additional information about limited permits, see\nthe Limited Permits Section.\n\nTo be acceptable to the Department, your supervised experience in New York\nState must meet the following supervision and setting requirements.\n\n#### Supervision of Experience\n\nYour supervisor must be licensed and registered in New York State to practice\nMental Health Counseling, medicine, as a physician assistant, psychology,\nlicensed clinical social work, or as a registered professional nurse or nurse\npractitioner and competent in the practice of Mental Health Counseling, or\nmust have the equivalent qualifications as determined by the Department for\nexperience completed in another jurisdiction.\n\nThe supervisor is responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of\neach patient and must delegate to the limited permit holder those activities\nthe limited permit holder is competent to perform by education, training or\nlicensure. The supervisor must provide an average of one hour per week or two\nhours every other week of in-person individual or group supervision.\n\nThe supervisor provides you with oversight and guidance in assessment and\nevaluation, treatment planning, completing psychosocial histories and progress\nnotes, individual counseling, group counseling, psychotherapy, and\nconsultation, and reviews your assessment and treatment of each client seen\nunder his/her general supervision.\n\nIn addition, the supervisor is responsible for appropriate oversight of all\nservices provided by a limited permit holder under his or her general\nsupervision. No supervisor can supervise more than five limited permit holders\nat one time.\n\nAll supervised experience must be verified by your supervisor(s) using a\nCertification of Supervised Experience (Form 4B). Acceptable verification\nshould include an attestation by the actual supervisor. In cases where such\nattestation is not available, the Department may accept an attestation of the\nduration and frequency of the supervised experience and the qualifications of\nthe supervisor submitted by a licensed colleague.\n\n#### Setting for Experience\n\nThe setting where the experience is obtained must be a location where legally\nauthorized individuals provide services that constitute the practice of Mental\nHealth Counseling, as defined in Education Law, and must be responsible for\nthe services provided by individuals gaining experience for licensure. The\nsetting cannot be a private practice owned or operated by the applicant. If\nthe experience is completed in a setting other than the permit setting, you\nmust submit an operating certificate or certificate of incorporation that\nindicates the entity is authorized to employ licensed professionals and\nprovide services that are restricted under Title VIII of the Education Law.\n\nAn acceptable setting is defined in the Commissioner’s Regulations as:\n\n 1. a professional corporation, registered limited liability partnership, or professional service limited liability company authorized to provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;\n 2. a sole proprietorship owned by a licensee who provide services that are within the scope of his or her profession and services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;\n 3. a professional partnership owned by licensees who provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;\n 4. a hospital or clinic authorized under Article 28 of the Public Health Law to provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;\n 5. a program or facility authorized under the Mental Hygiene Law to provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;\n 6. a program or facility authorized under Federal Law to provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling;\n 7. an entity defined as exempt from the licensing requirements or otherwise authorized under New York State law or the laws of the jurisdiction in which the entity is located to provide services that are within the scope of practice of Mental Health Counseling.\n\nThe setting where the experience is gained is responsible for the services\nprovided by individuals gaining experience for licensure. The setting is also\nresponsible for providing adequate supervision to such individuals and for\nassigning a qualified supervisor, as defined in this section, to individuals\ngaining experience for licensure.\n\n### Examination Requirements\n\nPlease note: New York State candidates for the Mental Health Counselor\nlicensing examination must have completed their graduate program and received\nthe graduate degree as a condition for admission to the examination.\nApplicants for licensure will not be approved to take the examination prior to\nreceipt of the graduate degree.\n\nTo meet the examination requirement for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor\nin New York State, you must pass the \"National Clinical Mental Health\nCounselor Examination (NCMHCE),\" administered by the National Board for\nCertified Counselors (NBCC). The National Counselor Examination (NCE) from\nNBCC is not acceptable for licensure.\n\nBefore being admitted to an examination for New York State licensure, you\nmust:\n\n 1. Submit an Application for Licensure (Form 1) and fee ($371) to the New York State Education Department.\n 2. Ask your school to verify your education directly to the New York State Education Department on the Certification of Professional Education form (Form 2).\n 3. Receive notification of approval of your education and all application materials from the New York State Education Department. (We will notify you and the examination administrators when you have satisfied the examination eligibility requirements.)\n 4. Register directly with the examination administrator to take the examination after being notified of your eligibility.\n\nInformation regarding the examination, including examination format, select\nbibliography, and availability of study materials for purchase, may be\nobtained from the NBCC by contacting them at:\n\nNational Board for Certified Counselors 3 Terrace Way, Suite D Greensboro, NC\n27403-3660 Phone: 336-547-0607 Fax: 336-547-0017 E-mail:\ncertification@nbcc.org Web: www.nbcc.org\n\nIf you have passed the NCMHCE for another licensing jurisdiction, you will\nneed to ask NBCC to submit your passing examination score directly to the\nOffice of the Professions on your behalf, using the contact information above.\n\nNote: New York State will not accept an examination given under non-standard\nconditions except per the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.\nExamples of such non-standard conditions include the use of a dictionary or\nextra time for applicants whose primary language is other than English. If a\ncandidate passed the examination under non-standard conditions for another\njurisdiction, that candidate may be required to retake the examination under\nstandard conditions.\n\n#### Reasonable Testing Accommodations\n\nIf you have a disability and may require reasonable testing accommodations for\nthe examination, you must complete and submit a Request for Reasonable Testing\nAccommodations form ( 23 KB). You must mail the Request for Reasonable Testing\nAccommodations form to the address printed on that form, along with the\nrequired documentation. You will be notified in writing as to whether or not\nyour request for accommodations has been approved. If your request is\napproved, it will be valid for 1 year from the date of the approval\nnotification. A copy of your accommodation approval must be attached to your\nNCMHCE examination registration form. You may not test until your request for\naccommodations has been processed by the Department. If you schedule a test\nbefore your request for accommodations has been processed, you may lose any\nfee paid to the examination administrator. Please be sure to check the box in\nitem 8 of your Application for Licensure (Form 1) if you are requesting\naccommodations.\n\n### Applicants Licensed In Another Jurisdiction\n\nIf you are or have been licensed/certified in another jurisdiction(s), you\nmust request the licensing authority of the jurisdiction(s) to provide\nverification of your licensure/certification on a Verification of Other\nProfessional Licensure/Certification (Form 3). The Form 3 will be reviewed to\ndetermine if you have prior disciplinary history which may constitute a\nquestion of moral character for the license or limited permit.\n\n#### Licensure by Endorsement\n\nAn applicant seeking endorsement of a license in Mental Health Counseling\nissued by another jurisdiction must present evidence of having completed 5\nyears of licensed practice in the 10 years prior to applying for licensure in\nNew York State. You must have been licensed in the other jurisdiction by\nmeeting the following requirements:\n\n * being at least 21 years of age;\n * holding a graduate degree in counseling or a related field that at the time of completion qualified you for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in another jurisdiction;\n * completing supervised experience in Mental Health Counseling and psychotherapy that qualified you for initial licensure in the other jurisdiction; and\n * passing an examination acceptable to the New York State Education Department for the practice of Mental Health Counseling.\n\nYou must be of good moral character, as determined by the Department, and\ncomplete the required course work in the identification and reporting of child\nabuse or the exemption from such course work, as required in Section 6507(3)\nof the Education Law.\n\nIf you cannot certify 5 years of acceptable post-licensure experience in the\n10 years prior to applying for a New York State license, you are not eligible\nfor licensure by endorsement and must apply as an applicant for initial\nlicensure. If your initial license in Mental Health Counseling was issued by a\njurisdiction that does not have significantly comparable licensure\nrequirements to New York State, you will need to submit all of the\ndocumentation required of an applicant for initial licensure so that the\nEducation Department can determine whether your qualifications are\nsubstantially similar to New York State’s licensure requirements.\n\nTo apply for licensure by endorsement you must submit:\n\n * an Application for Licensure (Form 1) along with the $371 fee; and\n * a Certification of Professional Education (Form 2); and\n * verification of your licensure status from the jurisdiction in which you were initially licensed, and if it is different, from any other jurisdiction in which you are or have been licensed. Each licensing authority must complete and submit a Verification of Other Professional Licensure/Certification (Form 3); and\n * an Endorsement Applicant Experience Record (Form 4E); and\n * a Certification of Licensed Experience (Form 4F) completed and submitted by the licensed colleague who is attesting to your 5 years of post-licensure experience within the last 10 years.\n\nIn addition, you must have NBCC submit your NCMHCE examination scores to the\nDepartment. No other examination is acceptable (see Examination section).\n\n### Limited Permits\n\nA limited permit allows an individual who has submitted an Application for\nLicensure (Form 1) and who, in the determination of the Department, has\nsatisfied all the requirements for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor\nexcept the examination and/or experience requirements to practice Mental\nHealth Counseling under the appropriate supervision while meeting the\nrequirements.\n\nLimited permits are only issued for specific practice sites in New York State\nunder a qualified supervisor acceptable to the Department. The setting must be\nauthorized to employ licensed professionals and provide services that are\nrestricted under Title VIII of the Education Law. Appropriate supervision and\nallowable practice sites are the same as those for the experience requirements\nspecified above. Effective January 1, 2006, one must be licensed or otherwise\nexempt to practice Mental Health Counseling or supervise a permit holder.\n\nThe limited permit is valid for a period of two years. The permit may be\nextended for up to two additional one-year periods at the discretion of the\nDepartment if the Department determines that the permit holder has made good\nfaith efforts to successfully complete the examination and/or experience\nrequirement but has not passed the licensing examination or completed the\nexperience requirement, or has other good cause as determined by the\nDepartment for not completing the examination and/or experience requirement.\nTo request an extension of your limited permit, you must submit a new\nApplication for Limited Permit (Form 5) and a fee of $70 along with a\njustification for the extension.\n\nYou may apply for a limited permit by submitting the Application for Limited\nPermit (Form 5) and fee of $70 at the same time or any time after you submit\nyour Application for Licensure (Form 1), licensure fee of $371, and evidence\nof satisfactory education using a Certification of Professional Education\n(Form 2). Practice without a permit is not allowed and any experience obtained\nwithout a limited permit may not be acceptable for licensure. You may not\npractice until the limited permit is issued by the Department.\n\nWhen you are leaving employment, for maternity leave or other reason, your\nemployer must return the permit to the State Board office immediately with an\nexplanation as to why the permit is being returned. We will void the permit at\nthat time and \"clock will stop\". You will have the remaining time available\nfor a future permit. If you are not returning to the setting, your supervisor\nshould submit verification of experience on a Certification of Supervised\nExperience (Form 4B). When you return to work at that setting or another, you\nwould submit a new permit application for review and approval by the\nDepartment. The subsequent permit would be issued for the remainder of the\nvalid period.\n\n### Requirements at a Glance\n\nYou may print and keep this checklist as a reminder of what forms you need to\nfile. This is for your reference and should not be submitted with your\napplication forms. You should also keep a copy of all application forms\nsubmitted.\n\nLast Updated: August 15, 2019\n\nLaws & Regulations \| About OP \| Contact \| Forms \| Q&A \| IFB & RFP \| Site\nFeedback\n\n### University of the State of New York - New York State Education Department\n\nContact NYSED \| Index A - Z \| Terms of Use \| Accessibility\n\n" } ]
2,638,006	How To Make Chicken Cutlets	To make chicken cutlets, rinse off the chicken with water, pat it dry, and slice the breasts horizontally so that they're 1/4 inch thick. Next, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Then, in a separate bowl, use a fork or whisk to beat together the egg and milk. Finally, spread flour onto a plate. Dredge each cutlet in flour, then the egg mixture, and then the bread crumb mixture before roasting or frying the chicken.	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Only a few campylobacter cells are needed to cause food poisoning.", "Most cases of campylobacter infection come from poultry. Recent studies have found over 50% of the chicken sold in the UK carries the bacteria.", "Cover raw chicken and store it at the bottom of the fridge so juices cannot drip onto other foods and contaminate them.", "Thoroughly wash and clean all utensils, chopping boards and surfaces used to prepare raw chicken. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling raw chicken. This helps stop the spread of campylobacter.", "Make sure chicken is steaming hot all the way through before serving. Cut into the thickest part of the meat to check it's steaming hot with no pink meat and the juices run clear." ] }, "parsed_md": "Why you should never wash raw chicken - NHS\n\nSkip to main content\n\n# Why you should never wash raw chicken - Eat well\n\n## Secondary navigation\n\n * Food and diet\n\n * Calorie checker\n\n * Recipes and tips\n\n * Digestive health\n\nCommon digestive problems and how to treat them Good foods to help your\ndigestion 5 lifestyle tips for a healthy tummy Beat the bloat Should you cut\nout bread to stop bloating?\n\nCredit:\n\nWashing raw chicken before cooking it can increase your risk of food poisoning\nfrom campylobacter bacteria.\n\nSplashing water from washing chicken under a tap can spread the bacteria onto\nhands, work surfaces, clothing and cooking equipment.\n\nWater droplets can travel more than 50cm in every direction. Only a few\ncampylobacter cells are needed to cause food poisoning.\n\nCampylobacter is the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK.\n\nMost cases of campylobacter infection come from poultry. Recent studies have\nfound over 50% of the chicken sold in the UK carries the bacteria.\n\nCampylobacter poisoning can cause tummy pain, severe diarrhoea, and sometimes\nvomiting for between 2 and 5 days.\n\nFind out more about the symptoms of food poisoning.\n\nIt can also sometimes lead to irritable bowel syndrome, reactive arthritis and\nGuillain-Barré syndrome.\n\n## How to prevent campylobacter poisoning\n\n### 1\\. Cover and chill raw chicken\n\nCover raw chicken and store it at the bottom of the fridge so juices cannot\ndrip onto other foods and contaminate them.\n\n### 2\\. Do not wash raw chicken\n\nCooking will kill any bacteria present, including campylobacter. Washing\nchicken can spread germs by splashing.\n\n### 3\\. Wash used utensils\n\nThoroughly wash and clean all utensils, chopping boards and surfaces used to\nprepare raw chicken. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after\nhandling raw chicken. This helps stop the spread of campylobacter.\n\n### 4\\. Cook chicken thoroughly\n\nMake sure chicken is steaming hot all the way through before serving. 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Interviews of note include CBS's The Early Show, CNBC's Squawk Box, The Wayne Brady Show, The Other Half and Larry King Live.", "Is there a basic rule of thumb when using dried (bottled) parsley or sage as opposed to fresh? A conversion chart?", "Some recipes specify using fresh herbs. However, sometimes fresh herbs aren't available, or it just isn't practical to buy a bunch when only a teaspoon is needed. In such cases, dried herbs can usually be substituted. To do so, use 1/3 the amount of dried herb called for in the recipe. For example, substitute 1 teaspoon of dried herb for 1 tablespoon of fresh herb. When substituting a ground herb for dried leaf herb, use about half of the amount of the dried leaf herb called for in the recipe.", "Add the dried herb to a recipe at the beginning of the cooking time; this allows its flavors to seep into the dish." ] }, "parsed_md": "How do I convert dried herbs for fresh herbs? - BHG.com\n\nBetter Homes and Gardens\n\nBHG just $5.99!\n\nJoin Now Hi, Friend\n\nRecipes Decorating Home Improvement Gardening Holidays Shop Videos\nEntertaining Vacations Beauty Magazine Pets\n\nBHG.com > Advice > Food and Cooking > Substitutions\n\n# Ask Better Homes & Gardens\n\nExperts and BHG readers answer.\n\n * Facebook\n * Pinterest\n * Twitter\n * Google Plus\n * Email\n\n### Find Answers\n\n### Categories\n\n * Food and Cooking\n * Desserts\n * Grilling\n * Substitutions\n * How to Cook a Turkey\n * Drinks\n * Crock Pot\n * Cooking Tips\n * Food Storage & Safety\n * Recipes\n * Baking\n * Gardening\n * Home Improvement\n\nMy Q&A;\n\nHelp\n\n### Experts\n\nButterball-Turkey-Talk-Line-Expert With her incredible turkey expertise and\nher easy-going personality, Miller is a favorite with national and regional\nmedia. 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When substituting a\nground herb for dried leaf herb, use about half of the amount of the dried\nleaf herb called for in the recipe.\n\nAdd the dried herb to a recipe at the beginning of the cooking time; this\nallows its flavors to seep into the dish.\n\nAnswered by BHGFood\n\nWas this Helpful? (146)\n\n### Community Answers\n\n0\n\nAnswer this Question\n\nX\n\n### Other Questions You Might Like\n\nHow do you keep fresh herbs from spoiling?\n\nWhat herbs are used in \"pot herbs\" to put into soup?\n\nWhat is semisoft cheese with garlic and fine herb?\n\nWhat are some common herbs used in Italian cooking?\n\nI have had my spices and herbs over a year. 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Cutlets from the grocery store are often unevenly sized, so we prefer to buy boneless, skinless chicken breasts and slice them ourselves.", "Here’s how: Place one hand flat on top of a chicken breast and, holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice it horizontally from the thick end to the thin end into 1/4-inch-thick cutlets. It’s OK if not every slice runs the length of the breast.", "Go to any French bistro, and you’ll likely find a dish of lentils and salmon. It’s a classic for good reason: Lean, mellow lentils complement the richness of the fish...." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Slice Chicken Cutlets from Chicken Breasts - Article - FineCooking\n\n * Recipes & Menus\n * How-to\n * Ingredients\n * Videos\n * Magazine\n * Holidays\n * Collections\n * More\n\nAdvanced Search\n\nSubscribe\n\nSubscribe\n\nFine Cooking\n\nSubscribe\n\nSign Up\| Login\n\n * Recipes & Menus\n * How-to\n * Ingredients\n * Videos\n * Magazine\n * Holidays\n * Collections\n * More\n\nAdvanced Search\n\nFine Cooking\n\nSubscribe\n\nArticle\n\n# How to Slice Chicken Cutlets from Chicken Breasts\n\nBy Jennifer Armentrout\n\nBuy boneless, skinless chicken breasts and slice them into cutlets yourself.\n\nSave to Recipe Box\n\nPrint\n\nAdd Private Note\n\nSaved Add to List\n\n### Add to List\n\nPrint\n\nAdd Recipe Note\n\n### Most Popular\n\n 1. ## Classic Tomato Soup Recipe\n\n 2. ## 8 Secrets For a Moist & Juicy Roast Turkey\n\n 3. ## Potato Gnocchi Recipe\n\n 4. ## Osso Buco Recipe\n\n 5. ## Classic Bread Stuffing Recipe\n\nChicken breast cutlets are a boon for weeknights because they cook so\nquickly—about 5 minutes in a skillet and they’re done. Cutlets from the\ngrocery store are often unevenly sized, so we prefer to buy boneless, skinless\nchicken breasts and slice them ourselves.\n\nHere’s how: Place one hand flat on top of a chicken breast and, holding your\nknife parallel to the cutting board, slice it horizontally from the thick end\nto the thin end into 1/4-inch-thick cutlets. 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If you eat undercooked chicken or other foods or beverages contaminated by raw chicken or its juices, you can get a foodborne illness, which is also called food poisoning.", "If chicken is on your menu, follow these tips when shopping, cooking, and eating out to help prevent food poisoning:", "Place chicken in a disposable bag before putting in your shopping cart or refrigerator to prevent raw juices from getting onto other foods.", "Do not wash raw chicken. During washing, chicken juices can spread in the kitchen and contaminate other foods, utensils, and countertops.", "Never place cooked food or fresh produce on a plate, cutting board, or other surface that previously held raw chicken.", "Wash cutting boards, utensils, dishes, and countertops with hot soapy water after preparing chicken and before you prepare the next item.", "If cooking frozen raw chicken in a microwavable meal, handle it as you would fresh raw chicken. Follow cooking directions carefully to prevent food poisoning.", "If you think the chicken you are served at a restaurant or anywhere else is not fully cooked, send it back for more cooking.", "Refrigerate or freeze leftover chicken within 2 hours (or within 1 hour if the temperature outside is higher than 90°F).", "CDC estimatesExternalexternal icon that every year about a million people get sick from eating poultry that’s contaminated with harmful germs. That’s why it’s important for you to take steps to protect your health and the health of your loved ones when it comes to chicken.", "Anyone can get food poisoning, but adults aged 65 and older, children younger than 5 years, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women are more likely to develop a serious illness.", "Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website." ] }, "parsed_md": "Chicken and Food Poisoning \| CDC\n\nSkip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to\nA-Z link\n\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving\nLives, Protecting People\n\nFood Safety\n\n# Chicken and Food Poisoning\n\nEspañol (Spanish)\n\nRelated Pages\n\nAmericans eat more chicken every year than any other meat. Chicken can be a\nnutritious choice, but raw chicken is often contaminated with Campylobacter\nbacteria and sometimes with Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens bacteria.\nIf you eat undercooked chicken or other foods or beverages contaminated by raw\nchicken or its juices, you can get a foodborne illness, which is also called\nfood poisoning.\n\nThat’s why it’s important to take special care when handling and preparing\nchicken.\n\nWatch AJ’s story to learn how he got sick with Salmonella from eating chicken.\n\n### You Can Take Steps to Prevent Food Poisoning\n\nIf chicken is on your menu, follow these tips when shopping, cooking, and\neating out to help prevent food poisoning:\n\n * Place chicken in a disposable bag before putting in your shopping cart or refrigerator to prevent raw juices from getting onto other foods.\n * Wash hands with warm soapy water for 20 seconds before and after handling chicken.\n * Do not wash raw chicken. During washing, chicken juices can spread in the kitchen and contaminate other foods, utensils, and countertops.\n * Use a separate cutting board for raw chicken.\n * Never place cooked food or fresh produce on a plate, cutting board, or other surface that previously held raw chicken.\n * Wash cutting boards, utensils, dishes, and countertops with hot soapy water after preparing chicken and before you prepare the next item.\n * Use a food thermometerExternalexternal icon to make sure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.\n * If cooking frozen raw chicken in a microwavable meal, handle it as you would fresh raw chicken. Follow cooking directions carefully to prevent food poisoning.\n * If you think the chicken you are served at a restaurant or anywhere else is not fully cooked, send it back for more cooking.\n * Refrigerate or freeze leftover chicken within 2 hours (or within 1 hour if the temperature outside is higher than 90°F).\n\nWatch the video\n\nCDC estimatesExternalexternal icon that every year about a million people get\nsick from eating poultry that’s contaminated with harmful germs. 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Thinner chicken cutlets cook more rapidly than full- sized breasts and are ideal for searing or breading and frying in dishes like Chicken Marsala, Chicken Schnitzel, or Chicken Parmesan.", "The most difficult step is the cutting: It requires a sharp knife and a bit of practice. If you're still a little green in the kitchen, you'll probably make a few holes in your chicken breasts before you get the hang of it—no worries, they'll still taste just as good.", "Once you've got the breast split, the pounding is fun and easy. The key is not to pound too hard, which gives you less control over the final thickness and can lead to holes in your meat. So easy does it, okay?", "Place a boneless, skinless chicken breast, with the tender removed, on a cutting board, and hold it flat with the palm of your non-knife hand. Using a sharp chef's, boning, or fillet knife, slice the chicken breast horizontally into two even pieces. It helps if you do this close to the edge of the cutting board.", "Using your knife, split a gallon-sized zipper-lock bag along both edges so that it can be opened up into a flat sheet. Alternatively, you can use layers of plastic wrap, though plastic wrap has a tendency to tear during pounding.", "Place the chicken between the layers of plastic, and spread the plastic out tight to avoid wrinkles, which can leave imprints on the meat's surface.", "Use a meat pounder or the bottom of a sturdy eight-inch skillet to gently pound the chicken. When pounding, go slow and steady to avoid making holes. Rather than moving the pan directly up and down, use slight lateral motions to gently coax the chicken into shape. The goal is an even thickness and form.", "All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.", "J. Kenji López-Alt is a stay-at-home dad who moonlights as the Chief Culinary Consultant of Serious Eats and the Chef/Partner of Wursthall, a German- inspired California beer hall near his home in San Mateo. His first book, The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science (based on his Serious Eats column of the same name) is a New York Times best-seller, recipient of a James Beard Award, and was named Cookbook of the Year in 2015 by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Kenji's next project is a children’s book called Every Night is Pizza Night, to be released in 2020, followed by another big cookbook in 2021.", "Post whatever you want, just keep it seriously about eats, seriously. We reserve the right to delete off-topic or inflammatory comments. 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If you're still a little green in the kitchen, you'll probably make\na few holes in your chicken breasts before you get the hang of it—no worries,\nthey'll still taste just as good.\n\nOnce you've got the breast split, the pounding is fun and easy. The key is not\nto pound too hard, which gives you less control over the final thickness and\ncan lead to holes in your meat. So easy does it, okay?\n\n### Step 1: Split Breast\n\nPlace a boneless, skinless chicken breast, with the tender removed, on a\ncutting board, and hold it flat with the palm of your non-knife hand. Using a\nsharp chef's, boning, or fillet knife, slice the chicken breast horizontally\ninto two even pieces. It helps if you do this close to the edge of the cutting\nboard.\n\n#### Misono UX10 Santoku 7.0\" (18cm) - Right\n\n$195.99from Amazon\n\n### Step 2: Open Bag\n\nUsing your knife, split a gallon-sized zipper-lock bag along both edges so\nthat it can be opened up into a flat sheet. Alternatively, you can use layers\nof plastic wrap, though plastic wrap has a tendency to tear during pounding.\n\n### Step 3: Sandwich Chicken\n\nPlace the chicken between the layers of plastic, and spread the plastic out\ntight to avoid wrinkles, which can leave imprints on the meat's surface.\n\n### Step 4: Pound Chicken\n\nUse a meat pounder or the bottom of a sturdy eight-inch skillet to gently\npound the chicken. When pounding, go slow and steady to avoid making holes.\nRather than moving the pan directly up and down, use slight lateral motions to\ngently coax the chicken into shape. The goal is an even thickness and form.\n\n### Step 5: Done!\n\nWhen finished, the chicken should be an even quarter inch in thickness all\naround.\n\nAll products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We\nmay earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.\n\nJ. 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1,253,630	How To Treat Pneumonia	To treat pneumonia, it's important that you visit your doctor so they can determine how serious your case is. If you have a mild case of pneumonia, your doctor will likely prescribe you antibiotics and suggest extra rest and sleep until you recover. If you have a moderate case of pneumonia, you may be admitted to a hospital where you'll receive antibiotics through an IV until you're feeling better. For more serious cases, you may need to spend time in an intensive care unit and take additional medications to counter any potential complications.	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Symptoms, Treatment, Causes", "passages": [ "Dr. Charles \"Pat\" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications.", "Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.", "Pneumonia is contagious when the causative pathogens (usually bacteria or viruses) are expelled by an infected person by coughing out infected droplets. These expelled droplets contain the bacteria or virus that causes the pneumonia. These droplets contaminate the mouth or breathing tract of another individual to eventually infect their lungs.", "The approximate time when pneumonia becomes contagious varies with the type of infecting agent and may range from one to two days to weeks. In addition, some pneumonias are more highly contagious than others. For example, Mycobacterium and Mycoplasma organisms are highly contagious, but other types, including pneumococcal pneumonia, require optimal conditions to spread to another person and are weakly contagious.", "The incubation period for pneumonia depends on the type of pathogen causing the disease, the person's age, and his or her overall health. In general, most pneumonias begin with symptoms similar to those of a cold or the flu that last longer than the flu (about seven to 10 days) and become more severe. The signs and symptoms of pneumonia include", "By clicking Submit, I agree to the MedicineNet's Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy and understand that I may opt out of MedicineNet's subscriptions at any time.", "The common cold is arguably the most common human illness. Learn how long the common cold lasts, treatment for the common cold and ways to prevent it.", "Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 F (37 C), in practice, a person is usually not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 F (38 C). Fever is part of the body's own disease-fighting arsenal; rising body temperatures apparently are capable of killing off many disease-producing organisms.", "Azithromycin (Zithromax, Zithromax Z-Pak, Zithromax Tri-Pak, Zmax) is an antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections such as", "* Otitis media (middle ear infection)\n* Tonsillitis\n* Laryngitis\n* Bronchitis\n* Pneumonia\n* Sinusitis\n* Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections\n* Mycobacterium avium complex\n* Acute bacterial flare ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\n* Acute pelvic inflammatory disease\n* Several sexually transmitted infectious diseases such as nongonococcal urethritis and cervicitis\nSide effects include:", "* Vaginitis\n* Tongue discoloration\n* Ringing in the ears\n* Indigestion\n* Vomiting\n* Diarrhea\nDrug interactions, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.", "Cefdinir (brand name Omnicef has been discontinued) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as strep throat, E. coli, staph infections, streptococcus infections, ear infections, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. The most common side effects include", "* diarrhea,\n* abdominal pain,\n* vomiting,\n* rash,\n* headache, and\n* nausea.\nDrug interactions include antacids that contain aluminum, magnesium, and iron supplements. Dosage, uses, storage, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication.", "Chest pain is a common complaint by a patient in the ER. Causes of chest pain include broken or bruised ribs, pleurisy, pneumothorax, shingles, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, angina, heart attack, costochondritis, pericarditis, aorta or aortic dissection, and reflux esophagitis. Diagnosis and treatment of chest pain depends upon the cause and clinical presentation of the patient's chest pain.", "Chronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of another disorder such as", "* asthma,\n* allergic rhinitis,\n* sinus infection,\n* cigarette smoking,\n* GERD,\n* postnasal drip,\n* bronchitis,\n* pneumonia,\n* medications, and\n* less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Treatment of chronic cough is dependent upon the cause.\nChronic cough treatment is based on the cause, but may be soothed natural and home remedies.", "Fatigue can be described in various ways. Sometimes fatigue is described as feeling a lack of energy and motivation (both mental and physical). The causes of fatigue are generally related to a variety of conditions or diseases for example:", "* anemia,\n* mono,\n* medications,\n* sleep problems,\n* cancer,\n* anxiety,\n* heart disease, and\n* drug abuse.\nTreatment of fatigue is generally directed toward the condition or disease that is causing the fatigue.", "Coughing is a reflex that helps a person clear their airways of irritants. There are many causes of an excessive or severe cough including:", "* Irritants like\n\n * cigarette and secondhand smoke\n * pollution\n * air fresheners\n* Medications like beta blockers and ACE inhibitors\n* Medical conditions like\n\n * the common cold\n * GERD\n * lung cancer\n * heart disease\nNatural and home remedies that help cure and soothe a cough are:", "* Stay hydrated\n* Gargle saltwater\n* Use cough drops or lozenges\n* Use herbs and supplements like ginger, mint, licorice, and slippery elm\n* Don't smoke\nOver-the-counter products (OTC)to cure and soothe a cough include", "* narcotic medications,\n* antibiotics,\n* inhaled steroids, and\n* anti-reflux drugs like proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, for example,\n\n * omeprazole (Prilosec),\n * rabeprazole (Aciphex), and\n * pantoprazole (Protonix).\nIdiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)", "* Shortness of breath and/or cough\n* Fatigue\n* Mild fevers\n* Muscle pain\n* Clubbing fingers\n* Ankle swelling\nTreatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is directed at managing the signs and symptoms of the disease. The prognosis and life expectancy of idiopathic fibrosis is poor.", "Interstitial lung disease refers to a variety of diseased that thicken the tissue between the lungs' air sacks. Viruses, bacteria, tobacco smoke, environmental factors, cancer, and heart or kidney failure can all cause interstitial lung disease. Shortness of breath, cough, and vascular problems are symptoms caused by interstitial lung disease, and their treatment depends on the underlying cause of the tissue thickening.", "Pleurisy or pleuritis is an inflammation of the lining around the lungs. Some of the causes of pleurisy include TB, the flu, heart attack, some forms of arthritis, and lupus. The treatment for pleurisy is generally aimed at the underlying cause of pleurisy.", "Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often precedes vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but they are symptoms of many conditions. There are numerous cases of nausea and vomiting. Some causes may not require medical treatment, for example, motion sickness, and other causes may require medical treatment by a doctor, for example, heart attack, lung infections, bronchitis, and pneumonia.", "Pneumococcal vaccination prevents one of the most common and severe forms of pneumonia. It is usually given only once in a lifetime, usually after the age of 55, to someone with ongoing lung problems (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma) or other chronic diseases (including those involving the heart and kidneys).", "Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Symptoms and signs include cough, fever, shortness of breath, and chills. Antibiotics treat pneumonia, and the choice of the antibiotic depends upon the cause of the infection.", "Primary immunodeficiency disease or PIDD is a group of over 250 genetic diseases that involve the immune system. Symptoms of primary immunodeficiency diseases depend upon the specific disease, but some may include:", "* Enlarged spleen\n* Abnormal blood counts\n* Recurrent skin infections\n* Digestive problems\n* Frequent hard-to-treat infections\nTreatment for primary immunodeficiency disease depend upon the cause.", "Learn how to recognize serious diseases and health problems like strokes, heart attacks, cancers, reproductive problems in females (for example, cancers, fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and STDs), breast problems (for example, breast cancer and non-cancer related diseases), lung diseases (for example, COPD, lung cancer, emphysema, and asthma), stomach or digestive diseases (for example, cancers, gallbladder, liver, and pancreatic diseases, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease), bladder problems (for example, urinary incontinence, and kidney infections), skin cancer, muscle and joint problems, emotional problems or mental illness (for example, post-partum depression, major depression, PTSD, mania, and schizophrenia), and headache disorders (for example, migraines, or \"the worst headache of your life), and eating disorders and weight problems (for example, anorexia or bulimia)." ] }, "parsed_md": "Is Pneumonia Contagious? Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - When is pneumonia\ncontagious? - MedicineNet\n\n * MedicineNet.com\n\n * SUBSCRIBE\n\nhome / lungs center / lungs a-z list / is pneumonia contagious index / is\npneumonia contagious article\n\n# Is Pneumonia Contagious?\n\n * Medical Author: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD\n\n#### Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD\n\nDr. Charles \"Pat\" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine\ndoctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals.\nHe has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical\nBranch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of\nEmergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the\nChief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250\npublications.\n\n * Medical Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR\n\n#### William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR\n\nDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the\nUniversity of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation\nbiology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis\nUniversity School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency\nand Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is\nboard-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.\n\n * Take the Pneumonia Quiz\n * Common Cold Prevention Slideshow\n * Bronchitis Slideshow Pictures\n\n * Take the Pneumonia Quiz\n * Common Cold Prevention Slideshow\n * Bronchitis Slideshow Pictures\n * Patient Comments: Is Pneumonia Contagious? - Experience\n * Find a local Doctor in your town\n\n * What is pneumonia?\n * Is pneumonia contagious?\n * When is pneumonia contagious?\n * What is the incubation period for pneumonia?\n * Can pneumonia spread?\n * How long is pneumonia contagious?\n * When should someone seek medical care for pneumonia?\n\n### When is pneumonia contagious?\n\nPneumonia is contagious when the causative pathogens (usually bacteria or\nviruses) are expelled by an infected person by coughing out infected droplets.\nThese expelled droplets contain the bacteria or virus that causes the\npneumonia. These droplets contaminate the mouth or breathing tract of another\nindividual to eventually infect their lungs.\n\nThe approximate time when pneumonia becomes contagious varies with the type of\ninfecting agent and may range from one to two days to weeks. In addition, some\npneumonias are more highly contagious than others. For example, Mycobacterium\nand Mycoplasma organisms are highly contagious, but other types, including\npneumococcal pneumonia, require optimal conditions to spread to another person\nand are weakly contagious.\n\n### What is the incubation period for pneumonia?\n\nThe incubation period for pneumonia depends on the type of pathogen causing\nthe disease, the person's age, and his or her overall health. In general, most\npneumonias begin with symptoms similar to those of a cold or the flu that last\nlonger than the flu (about seven to 10 days) and become more severe. The signs\nand symptoms of pneumonia include\n\n * fever and chills;\n * a productive cough (phlegm is produced);\n * pains or aches the chest when breathing in or during coughing;\n * fatigue;\n * shortness of breath;\n * nausea and vomiting; and\n * diarrhea.\n\nThese symptoms may occur as early as one to three days or about a week after\n\"flu-like symptoms\" develop.\n\nMedically Reviewed by a Doctor on 6/27/2017\n\nNext: Can pneumonia spread?\n\nPREV 1 23 4 NEXT\n\n### Featured Slideshows\n\n * Multiple SclerosisCauses, Symptoms and Treatment\n\n * Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Learn About This Autoimmune Disease\n\n * Hepatitis CTransmission, Symptoms and Treatment\n\n### Trending on MedicineNet\n\n * Keloid Scar\n * Mitochondrial Disease\n * Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2\n * Ovarian Cysts\n * Flakka\n\n### Lung Topics\n\n * Lung Cancer\n * Emphysema Stages\n * Chronic Cough Causes\n * Is Pneumonia Contagious?\n * Hypoxia and Hypoxemia\n * Lungs RSS\n * Healthy Living Tips\n\n### Health News\n\n * 'Anti-Statin' Trend\n * Case of HIV Remission\n * Vaccine Refuser Outbreak\n * Docs Miss Prediabetes\n * 'Diet' Foods to Skip\n * Health News Feed\n\n### From\n\n##### Health Resources\n\n * Is it a Cold, Strep or Tonsillitis?\n * What Does the Pneumococcal Vaccine Do?\n * What Causes Ear Infections?\n\n##### Featured Centers\n\n * Feeling Short of Breath?\n * What Radiation Can Do For Cancer\n * Top 3 Anaphylaxis Triggers\n\n##### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Fight Metastatic Breast Cancer\n * Continuous Glucose Monitoring\n\n### Subscribe to MedicineNet's Newsletters\n\nGet the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox!\n\nBy clicking Submit, I agree to the MedicineNet's Terms & Conditions & Privacy\nPolicy and understand that I may opt out of MedicineNet's subscriptions at any\ntime.\n\n### Related Article\n\n## How to Prevent the Common Cold\n\nThe common cold is arguably the most common human illness. Learn how long the\ncommon cold lasts, treatment for the common cold and ways to prevent it.\n\nRead more: How to Prevent the Common Cold\n\n### Patient Comments\n\n * Is Pneumonia Contagious? - Experience\n\nPlease describe how you contracted pneumonia.\n\nPost View 2 Comments\n\n * Is Pneumonia Contagious? - Complications\n\nDid you experience any complications with pneumonia?\n\nPost\n\nComplete List\n\n### Top Is Pneumonia Contagious Related Articles\n\n * #### Aches, Pain, Fever\n\nAlthough a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6\nF (37 C), in practice, a person is usually not considered to have a\nsignificant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 F (38 C). Fever is part\nof the body's own disease-fighting arsenal; rising body temperatures\napparently are capable of killing off many disease-producing organisms.\n\n * #### azithromycin\n\nAzithromycin (Zithromax, Zithromax Z-Pak, Zithromax Tri-Pak, Zmax) is an\nantibiotic prescribed for the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial\ninfections such as\n\n * Otitis media (middle ear infection)\n * Tonsillitis\n * Laryngitis\n * Bronchitis\n * Pneumonia\n * Sinusitis\n * Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections\n * Mycobacterium avium complex\n * Acute bacterial flare ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\n * Acute pelvic inflammatory disease\n * Several sexually transmitted infectious diseases such as nongonococcal urethritis and cervicitis\n\nSide effects include:\n\n * Vaginitis\n * Tongue discoloration\n * Ringing in the ears\n * Indigestion\n * Vomiting\n * Diarrhea\n\nDrug interactions, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information should\nbe reviewed prior to taking this medication.\n\n * #### cefdinir\n\nCefdinir (brand name Omnicef has been discontinued) is an antibiotic used to\ntreat bacterial infections such as strep throat, E. coli, staph infections,\nstreptococcus infections, ear infections, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and\npneumonia. The most common side effects include\n\n * diarrhea,\n * abdominal pain,\n * vomiting,\n * rash,\n * headache, and\n * nausea.\n\nDrug interactions include antacids that contain aluminum, magnesium, and iron\nsupplements. Dosage, uses, storage, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety\ninformation should be reviewed prior to taking any medication.\n\n * #### Chest Pain\n\nChest pain is a common complaint by a patient in the ER. Causes of chest pain\ninclude broken or bruised ribs, pleurisy, pneumothorax, shingles, pneumonia,\npulmonary embolism, angina, heart attack, costochondritis, pericarditis, aorta\nor aortic dissection, and reflux esophagitis. Diagnosis and treatment of chest\npain depends upon the cause and clinical presentation of the patient's chest\npain.\n\n * #### Chronic Cough\n\nChronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of\nanother disorder such as\n\n * asthma,\n * allergic rhinitis,\n * sinus infection,\n * cigarette smoking,\n * GERD,\n * postnasal drip,\n * bronchitis,\n * pneumonia,\n * medications, and\n * less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Treatment of chronic cough is dependent upon the cause.\n\nChronic cough treatment is based on the cause, but may be soothed natural and\nhome remedies.\n\n * #### Fatigue\n\nFatigue can be described in various ways. Sometimes fatigue is described as\nfeeling a lack of energy and motivation (both mental and physical). The causes\nof fatigue are generally related to a variety of conditions or diseases for\nexample:\n\n * anemia,\n * mono,\n * medications,\n * sleep problems,\n * cancer,\n * anxiety,\n * heart disease, and\n * drug abuse.\n\nTreatment of fatigue is generally directed toward the condition or disease\nthat is causing the fatigue.\n\n * #### How to Stop Coughing\n\nCoughing is a reflex that helps a person clear their airways of irritants.\nThere are many causes of an excessive or severe cough including:\n\n * Irritants like\n\n * cigarette and secondhand smoke\n * pollution\n * air fresheners\n * Medications like beta blockers and ACE inhibitors\n * Medical conditions like\n\n * the common cold\n * GERD\n * lung cancer\n * heart disease\n\nNatural and home remedies that help cure and soothe a cough are:\n\nNatural and home remedies to help cure and soothe a cough are:\n\n * Stay hydrated\n * Gargle saltwater\n * Use cough drops or lozenges\n * Use herbs and supplements like ginger, mint, licorice, and slippery elm\n * Don't smoke\n\nOver-the-counter products (OTC)to cure and soothe a cough include\n\n * cough suppressants and expectorants, and\n * anti-reflux drugs.\n\nPrescription drugs that help cure a cough include\n\n * narcotic medications,\n * antibiotics,\n * inhaled steroids, and\n * anti-reflux drugs like proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, for example,\n\n * omeprazole (Prilosec),\n * rabeprazole (Aciphex), and\n * pantoprazole (Protonix).\n\n * #### Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)\n\nIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or IPF is a progressive lung disease. There is\nno known cause of IPF. Symptoms include:\n\n * Shortness of breath and/or cough\n * Fatigue\n * Mild fevers\n * Muscle pain\n * Clubbing fingers\n * Ankle swelling\n\nTreatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is directed at managing the signs\nand symptoms of the disease. The prognosis and life expectancy of idiopathic\nfibrosis is poor.\n\n * #### Interstitial Lung Disease (Interstitial Pneumonia)\n\nInterstitial lung disease refers to a variety of diseased that thicken the\ntissue between the lungs' air sacks. Viruses, bacteria, tobacco smoke,\nenvironmental factors, cancer, and heart or kidney failure can all cause\ninterstitial lung disease. Shortness of breath, cough, and vascular problems\nare symptoms caused by interstitial lung disease, and their treatment depends\non the underlying cause of the tissue thickening.\n\n * #### Is Pleurisy Contagious\n\nPleurisy or pleuritis is an inflammation of the lining around the lungs. Some\nof the causes of pleurisy include TB, the flu, heart attack, some forms of\narthritis, and lupus. The treatment for pleurisy is generally aimed at the\nunderlying cause of pleurisy.\n\n * #### Nausea and Vomiting\n\nNausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often precedes vomiting. Nausea\nand vomiting are not diseases, but they are symptoms of many conditions. There\nare numerous cases of nausea and vomiting. Some causes may not require medical\ntreatment, for example, motion sickness, and other causes may require medical\ntreatment by a doctor, for example, heart attack, lung infections, bronchitis,\nand pneumonia.\n\nSome causes of nausea and vomiting may be life threatening, for example, heart\nattack, abdominal obstruction, and cancers.\n\nTreatment of nausea and vomiting depends upon the cause.\n\n * #### Pneumococcal Vaccination\n\nPneumococcal vaccination prevents one of the most common and severe forms of\npneumonia. It is usually given only once in a lifetime, usually after the age\nof 55, to someone with ongoing lung problems (such as chronic obstructive\npulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma) or other chronic diseases (including those\ninvolving the heart and kidneys).\n\n * #### Pneumonia Facts\n\nPneumonia is inflammation of the lungs caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses.\nSymptoms and signs include cough, fever, shortness of breath, and chills.\nAntibiotics treat pneumonia, and the choice of the antibiotic depends upon the\ncause of the infection.\n\n * #### Do I Have Pneumonia?\n\nPneumonia can be deadly. Take the Pneumonia Quiz on MedicineNet to learn more\nabout this highly contagious, infectious disease.\n\n * #### Primary Immunodeficiency Disease PIDD\n\nPrimary immunodeficiency disease or PIDD is a group of over 250 genetic\ndiseases that involve the immune system. 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Vaccines are the best way to prevent pneumococcal disease.", "These vaccines are good at preventing severe pneumococcal disease, which often require treatment in the hospital and can be deadly. However, these vaccines will not prevent all infections.", "Some groups may need multiple or booster doses. Talk with your or your child’s clinician about what is best for your specific situation.", "Most people who get a pneumococcal vaccine do not have any serious problems with it. However, side effects can occur. Most side effects are mild, meaning they do not affect daily activities. See the PCV13 and PPSV23 Vaccine Information Statements to learn more about the most common side effects.", "Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website." ] }, "parsed_md": "Pneumococcal Vaccination \| CDC\n\nSkip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to\nA-Z link\n\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving\nLives, Protecting People\n\nPneumococcal Disease\n\n# Pneumococcal Vaccination\n\nEspañol (Spanish)\n\nRelated Pages\n\nPneumococcal disease is common in young children, but older adults are at\ngreatest risk of serious illness and death. Vaccines are the best way to\nprevent pneumococcal disease.\n\nTwo vaccines used in the United States help protect against pneumococcal\ndisease:\n\n * Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13)\n * Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23)\n\nThese vaccines are good at preventing severe pneumococcal disease, which often\nrequire treatment in the hospital and can be deadly. However, these vaccines\nwill not prevent all infections.\n\n## CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccination for Young Children, Older Adults,\nand Certain Other People\n\nCDC recommends PCV13 for\n\n * All children younger than 2 years old\n * People 2 years or older with certain medical conditions\n\nIn addition, adults 65 years or older may discuss and decide, with their\nclinician, to receive PCV13.\n\nCDC recommends PPSV23 for\n\n * All adults 65 years or older\n * People 2 through 64 years old with certain medical conditions\n * Adults 19 through 64 years old who smoke cigarettes\n\nSome groups may need multiple or booster doses. Talk with your or your child’s\nclinician about what is best for your specific situation.\n\n## Pneumococcal Vaccines Are Safe but Side Effects Can Occur\n\nMost people who get a pneumococcal vaccine do not have any serious problems\nwith it. However, side effects can occur. Most side effects are mild, meaning\nthey do not affect daily activities. 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Each technology has unique benefits that is used to treat sleep disordered breathing problems. While there are differences between the two, there are also many similarities.", "CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. It is the most popular treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It uses air pressure generated by a machine, delivered through a tube into a mask that fits over the nose or mouth.", "BiPAP refers to Bilevel or two-level positive airway pressure. Like CPAP, air is sent through a tube into a mask that fits over the nose. While CPAP generally delivers a single pressure, BiPAP delivers an inhale pressure and an exhale pressure. BiPAP is a trademark of Respironics.", "Each is used for a special purpose. Historically, BiPAP was more expensive than CPAP. BiPAP is often used when CPAP is not tolerated by the user. There are new technologies that increase comfort with CPAP.", "BiPAP is sometimes used in patients who have pulmonary (lung) issues, like COPD. The difference in pressures helps to eliminate extra CO2 carbon dioxide gas from the body.", "The CPAP machine is designed to deliver air pressure through the nostrils into the back of the throat in order to keep the airway open. The pressure is adjustable. There are several potential modifications to the way the air can be delivered in order to keep the airway open during sleep.", "The BiPAP or bilevel machine is very similar to the C-PAP machine. Utilizing the identical setup as a CPAP with tubing and masks, the BiPAP uses a different pressure setting. While CPAP delivers one pressure, BiPAP delivers two pressures. These two pressures are known as inhalation positive airway pressure (IPAP) and exhalation positive airway pressure (EPAP).", "BiPAP is often used with individuals who need extra respiratory support. It is often prescribed for patients with congestive heart failure/coronary artery disease and pulmonary or neurologic medical disorders. Patients with neuromuscular disorders may also benefit from the pressure differential of a bilevel positive airway pressure device.", "The BiPAP is usually preset with two settings. The effort when inhaling and exhaling is monitored. When the person sleeping doesn’t breathe for a programmed period of time, the BiPAP may be set to deliver a breath. This is usually set as a minimum breath or ‘back-up rate’ that sets a minimum breaths per minute (BPM).", "This setting is designed so that the patient breathes a set frequency of breaths per minute. One of the many advantages of the BiPAP machine is that the strain is decreased during expiration. This limits the amount of energy expended during exhalation. In other words, it is easier to breathe out with BiPAP than with CPAP.", "New BiPAP machines are similar in size to CPAP devices. They are about the size of a lunchbox. Many are very quiet. They’re designed to be silent so as not to interrupt the sleeper. Most BiPAP units offer a humidifier option to prevent the drying of the mucosal membranes.", "In summary, the primary difference between CPAP and BiPAP, or bilevel, machines is the pressure differential. While CPAP has one pressure. BiPAP has two pressures. The ordering sleep physician usually decides what type of breathing treatment should be used. A sleep study often aids in the decision making of this process.", "Disclosure: Some compensated affiliate links on this website. We receive compensation in the form of commissions or other payment from some of the companies whose products we list.", "CPAP and Bilevel PAP both use air pressure for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing. Both use the exact same attachments. This includes the cpap mask, hose, filter, humidifier. Both sleep breathing machines now come in portable versions which can be transported very easily. Both can be used for treating obstructive sleep apnea.", "Many people used to find bipap more comfortable than cpap. That was during the olden days. Now, the new CPAP machines have settings that allow them to be more comfortable. C-flex and similar technologies have revolutionized how we make cpap more comfortable for patients.", "what happens if you can’t stand stuff on your face but really need something to help you breathe? is oxygen better or cpap machine I have copd .. I wake up lots of times at nite with a mouth so dry tongue is stuck to the roof of my mouth and I can’t breathe... mouth so dry I can’t swallow either.. so what next?", "American Sleep Association ® ASA does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Credits, CC-BY-SA" ] }, "parsed_md": "CPAP vs BiPAP - American Sleep Association\n\nSkip to content\n\n# CPAP vs BiPAP\n\n## What is the difference between CPAP and BIPAP\n\nBoth CPAP and BiPAP are treatments for sleep apnea that use airway pressure to\ntreat pauses in breathing during sleep. Each technology has unique benefits\nthat is used to treat sleep disordered breathing problems. While there are\ndifferences between the two, there are also many similarities.\n\nWhat is CPAP?\n\nCPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. It is the most popular\ntreatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It uses air pressure generated by\na machine, delivered through a tube into a mask that fits over the nose or\nmouth.\n\nWhat is BiPAP?\n\nBiPAP refers to Bilevel or two-level positive airway pressure. Like CPAP, air\nis sent through a tube into a mask that fits over the nose. While CPAP\ngenerally delivers a single pressure, BiPAP delivers an inhale pressure and an\nexhale pressure. BiPAP is a trademark of Respironics.\n\n### Which is better, CPAP or BiPAP?\n\nEach is used for a special purpose. Historically, BiPAP was more expensive\nthan CPAP. BiPAP is often used when CPAP is not tolerated by the user. There\nare new technologies that increase comfort with CPAP.\n\nCPAP\n\nBiPAP is sometimes used in patients who have pulmonary (lung) issues, like\nCOPD. The difference in pressures helps to eliminate extra CO2 carbon dioxide\ngas from the body.\n\nCPAP and BiPAP machines look similar. The attachments are the same.\n\nThere are other type of ventilatory support devices, including Adaptive Servo\nVentilation (ASV).\n\nASA sponsor\n\nCPAP Masks\n\nOld content – To be modified or deleted:\n\nThe CPAP machine is designed to deliver air pressure through the nostrils into\nthe back of the throat in order to keep the airway open. The pressure is\nadjustable. There are several potential modifications to the way the air can\nbe delivered in order to keep the airway open during sleep.\n\nThe BiPAP or bilevel machine is very similar to the C-PAP machine. Utilizing\nthe identical setup as a CPAP with tubing and masks, the BiPAP uses a\ndifferent pressure setting. While CPAP delivers one pressure, BiPAP delivers\ntwo pressures. These two pressures are known as inhalation positive airway\npressure (IPAP) and exhalation positive airway pressure (EPAP).\n\ncpap bipap\n\nBiPAP is often used with individuals who need extra respiratory support. It is\noften prescribed for patients with congestive heart failure/coronary artery\ndisease and pulmonary or neurologic medical disorders. Patients with\nneuromuscular disorders may also benefit from the pressure differential of a\nbilevel positive airway pressure device.\n\nThe BiPAP is usually preset with two settings. The effort when inhaling and\nexhaling is monitored. When the person sleeping doesn’t breathe for a\nprogrammed period of time, the BiPAP may be set to deliver a breath. This is\nusually set as a minimum breath or ‘back-up rate’ that sets a minimum breaths\nper minute (BPM).\n\nThis setting is designed so that the patient breathes a set frequency of\nbreaths per minute. One of the many advantages of the BiPAP machine is that\nthe strain is decreased during expiration. This limits the amount of energy\nexpended during exhalation. In other words, it is easier to breathe out with\nBiPAP than with CPAP.\n\nNew BiPAP machines are similar in size to CPAP devices. They are about the\nsize of a lunchbox. Many are very quiet. They’re designed to be silent so as\nnot to interrupt the sleeper. Most BiPAP units offer a humidifier option to\nprevent the drying of the mucosal membranes.\n\nCPAP, BiPAP machine\n\nIn summary, the primary difference between CPAP and BiPAP, or bilevel,\nmachines is the pressure differential. While CPAP has one pressure. BiPAP has\ntwo pressures. The ordering sleep physician usually decides what type of\nbreathing treatment should be used. A sleep study often aids in the decision\nmaking of this process.\n\nDisclosure: Some compensated affiliate links on this website. We receive\ncompensation in the form of commissions or other payment from some of the\ncompanies whose products we list.\n\nBiPAP is a trademark of Respironics and is a promotional partner of ASA.\n\n### What are the similarities between CPAP and BiPAP?\n\nCPAP and Bilevel PAP both use air pressure for the treatment of sleep\ndisordered breathing. Both use the exact same attachments. This includes the\ncpap mask, hose, filter, humidifier. Both sleep breathing machines now come in\nportable versions which can be transported very easily. Both can be used for\ntreating obstructive sleep apnea.\n\nShare This:\n\n### Related posts:\n\n 1. Most Popular Sleep Apnea Treatments\n 2. Portable CPAP\n 3. New Study Conflicts – Cardiovascular Benefit with CPAP Use\n 4. Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation\n 5. Facility Standards\n 6. Children and Sleep Disorders\n 7. Top CPAP Machines and CPAP Masks Reviews\n\n## 3 thoughts on “CPAP vs BiPAP”\n\n 1. rasool says:\n\nOctober 30, 2016 at 7:58 am\n\nHi I have a question what is differences between s – t – st modes in bpap?\n\nReply\n\n 2. jaredh4 says:\n\nJanuary 17, 2017 at 9:08 am\n\nMany people used to find bipap more comfortable than cpap. That was during the\nolden days. Now, the new CPAP machines have settings that allow them to be\nmore comfortable. C-flex and similar technologies have revolutionized how we\nmake cpap more comfortable for patients.\n\nReply\n\n 3. Sandra Wosk says:\n\nMarch 7, 2017 at 10:05 am\n\nwhat happens if you can’t stand stuff on your face but really need something\nto help you breathe? is oxygen better or cpap machine I have copd .. 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And if you’ve had the shot and you do get pneumonia anyway, you will probably have a much milder case.", "Older adults and some people with health problems are more likely to get pneumonia, a lung infection that makes it harder to breathe. It’s more common among people whose immune systems are weak.", "People over age 65. As you age, your immune system doesn’t work as well as it once did. You’re more likely to have trouble fighting off a pneumonia infection. All adults over age 65 should get the vaccine.", "Those with weakened immune systems. Many diseases can cause your immune system to weaken, so it’s less able to fight off bugs like pneumonia.", "If you have heart disease, diabetes, emphysema, asthma, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), you’re more likely to have a weakened immune system, which makes you more likely to get pneumonia.", "The same goes for people who receive chemotherapy, people who have had organ transplants, and people with HIV or AIDS.", "People who smoke. If you’ve smoked for a long time, you could have damage to the small hairs that line the insides of your lungs and help filter out germs. When they’re damaged, they aren’t as good at stopping those bad germs.", "Heavy drinkers. If you drink too much alcohol, you may have a weakened immune system. Your white blood cells (which fight infection) don’t work as well as they do for people with a healthy immune system.", "People getting over surgery or a severe illness. If you were in the hospital ICU (intensive care unit) and needed help breathing with a ventilator, you’re at risk of getting pneumonia. The same is true if you’ve just had major surgery or if you’re healing from a serious injury. When your immune system is weak because of illness or injury or because it’s helping you get better from surgery, you can’t fight off germs as well as you normally can.", "Not everybody needs to get a pneumonia vaccine. If you’re a healthy adult between ages 18 and 50, you can probably skip the vaccine. Also, you shouldn’t get it if you’re allergic to what’s in the vaccine. Not sure? Ask your doctor.", "There’s no such thing as pneumonia season, like flu season. If you and your doctor decide that you need to have a pneumonia vaccine, you can get it done at any time of the year. If it’s flu season, you can even get a pneumonia vaccine at the same time that you get a flu vaccine, as long as you receive each shot in a different arm.", "PPSV23 protects against an additional 23 types of pneumonia bacteria. Neither can prevent every type of pneumonia, but they work against more than 30 common, severe types.", "People who need a pneumonia vaccine should get both shots: first, the PCV13 shot and then the PPSV23 shot a year or more later.", "For most people, one of each shot should be enough to protect them for their entire lives. Sometimes, you may need a booster shot. Ask your doctor whether you should get one.", "You cannot get pneumonia from the vaccine. The shots only contain an extract of the pneumonia bacteria, not the actual bacteria that cause the illness.", "Fewer than 1% of people who get the pneumonia vaccine have these types of side effects. Allergic reactions are even rarer.", "CDC: “Pneumococcal disease.” “Pneumonia can be prevented -- vaccines can help.” “Contraindications and precautions to commonly used vaccines in adults.” “Influenza (Flu).” “Pneumococcal vaccination: Who needs it?”" ] }, "parsed_md": "Pneumonia Vaccine: Should I Get It?\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Menu\n\n### Pneumonia Home\n\n * Medical Reference\n * Features\n * Video\n * Slideshows & Images\n * Patient Education\n * Blogs\n * News Archive\n\n### Lung Disease & Respiratory Health Center\n\n * Bronchitis\n * COPD\n * Emphysema\n * Pneumonia\n * News\n * Reference\n * Slideshows\n * Quizzes\n * Videos\n * Questions & Answers\n * Find a Pulmonologist\n\n### Related to Lung Disease & Respiratory Health\n\n * Asthma\n * Tuberculosis\n * Cystic Fibrosis\n * Pulmonary Hypertension\n * Tuberous Sclerosis\n * Allergies\n * Cold, Flu & Cough\n * Lung Cancer\n * Smoking Cessation\n * Quit-Smoking Assessment\n\n * Lung Disease & Respiratory Health\n * Reference\n\n### Menu\n\n# Do I Need a Pneumonia Vaccine?\n\nBy Kelli Miller\n\nMedically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on December 07, 2020\n\n### In this Article\n\n * Who Should Get the Vaccine?\n * Who Shouldn’t Get It?\n * When to Get the Vaccine\n * How It Works\n * What Are the Risks?\n\nAlthough the pneumonia vaccine can’t prevent all cases, it can lower your\nchances of catching the disease. And if you’ve had the shot and you do get\npneumonia anyway, you will probably have a much milder case.\n\nOlder adults and some people with health problems are more likely to get\npneumonia, a lung infection that makes it harder to breathe. It’s more common\namong people whose immune systems are weak.\n\n## Who Should Get the Vaccine?\n\nPeople over age 65. As you age, your immune system doesn’t work as well as it\nonce did. You’re more likely to have trouble fighting off a pneumonia\ninfection. All adults over age 65 should get the vaccine.\n\nThose with weakened immune systems. Many diseases can cause your immune system\nto weaken, so it’s less able to fight off bugs like pneumonia.\n\nIf you have heart disease, diabetes, emphysema, asthma, or COPD (chronic\nobstructive pulmonary disease), you’re more likely to have a weakened immune\nsystem, which makes you more likely to get pneumonia.\n\nThe same goes for people who receive chemotherapy, people who have had organ\ntransplants, and people with HIV or AIDS.\n\nPeople who smoke. If you’ve smoked for a long time, you could have damage to\nthe small hairs that line the insides of your lungs and help filter out germs.\nWhen they’re damaged, they aren’t as good at stopping those bad germs.\n\nHeavy drinkers. If you drink too much alcohol, you may have a weakened immune\nsystem. Your white blood cells (which fight infection) don’t work as well as\nthey do for people with a healthy immune system.\n\nPeople getting over surgery or a severe illness. If you were in the hospital\nICU (intensive care unit) and needed help breathing with a ventilator, you’re\nat risk of getting pneumonia. The same is true if you’ve just had major\nsurgery or if you’re healing from a serious injury. When your immune system is\nweak because of illness or injury or because it’s helping you get better from\nsurgery, you can’t fight off germs as well as you normally can.\n\n## Who Shouldn’t Get It?\n\nNot everybody needs to get a pneumonia vaccine. If you’re a healthy adult\nbetween ages 18 and 50, you can probably skip the vaccine. Also, you shouldn’t\nget it if you’re allergic to what’s in the vaccine. Not sure? Ask your doctor.\n\n## When to Get the Vaccine\n\nThere’s no such thing as pneumonia season, like flu season. If you and your\ndoctor decide that you need to have a pneumonia vaccine, you can get it done\nat any time of the year. If it’s flu season, you can even get a pneumonia\nvaccine at the same time that you get a flu vaccine, as long as you receive\neach shot in a different arm.\n\n## How It Works\n\nThere are two vaccines for pneumonia that protect against different types of\nthe infection.\n\n * PCV13 helps protect people from 13 of the most severe types of bacteria that cause pneumonia.\n * PPSV23 protects against an additional 23 types of pneumonia bacteria. Neither can prevent every type of pneumonia, but they work against more than 30 common, severe types.\n\nPeople who need a pneumonia vaccine should get both shots: first, the PCV13\nshot and then the PPSV23 shot a year or more later.\n\nFor most people, one of each shot should be enough to protect them for their\nentire lives. Sometimes, you may need a booster shot. Ask your doctor whether\nyou should get one.\n\n## What Are the Risks?\n\nYou cannot get pneumonia from the vaccine. The shots only contain an extract\nof the pneumonia bacteria, not the actual bacteria that cause the illness.\n\nBut some people have mild side effects from the vaccine, including:\n\n * Swelling, soreness, or redness where you got the shot\n * Mild fever\n * Fussiness or irritability\n * Loss of appetite\n * Sore muscles\n\nFewer than 1% of people who get the pneumonia vaccine have these types of side\neffects. Allergic reactions are even rarer.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nAmerican Academy of Family Physicians: “Pneumonia.”\n\nCDC: “Pneumococcal disease.” “Pneumonia can be prevented -- vaccines can\nhelp.” “Contraindications and precautions to commonly used vaccines in\nadults.” “Influenza (Flu).” “Pneumococcal vaccination: Who needs it?”\n\nNational Foundation for Infectious Diseases: “Facts about pneumococcal disease\nfor adults.”\n\nIllinois Department of Public Health: “Pneumococcal disease.”\n\n© 2020 WebMD, LLC. 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491,484	How To Peel an Orange	To peel an orange with your hands, choose an orange that’s bright, firm, and heavy. Puncture the skin near the top of the orange with your thumbnail and work your thumb under the peel. Gently tear off as big a section of skin as you can and continue until it’s all off. To peel with a knife, insert the pointed tip into the skin at the top of the orange and slice off the peel by rotating the orange around the knife. To peel with a spoon, make a 1 inch cut on the side of the orange, slicing through the skin but not the fruit. Insert a spoon and work off the peel.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20150906021125/http://www.sunkist.com/products/buying_storing_handling.aspx", "http://web.archive.org/web/20180521233932/https://lifehacker.com/5972321/quickly-peel-an-orange-with-a-knife-and-spoon", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210724065318/http://1000awesomethings.com/2008/10/28/908-peeling-an-orange-in-one-shot/" ]	train	2,115	[ { "original_url": "http://www.sunkist.com/products/buying_storing_handling.aspx", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20150906021125/http://www.sunkist.com/products/buying_storing_handling.aspx", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Buy, Peel, Store, & Handle Citrus Fruit", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Sunkist - How to Buy, Peel, Store, & Handle Citrus Fruit\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://lifehacker.com/5972321/quickly-peel-an-orange-with-a-knife-and-spoon", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180521233932/https://lifehacker.com/5972321/quickly-peel-an-orange-with-a-knife-and-spoon", "parsed_text": { "title": "Quickly Peel an Orange with a Knife and Spoon", "passages": [ "If you need to peel multiple oranges quickly YouTube user shows us how to use a spoon and a knife to easily remove the peel.", "First you'll want to roll the orange in your hand for a few seconds to help loosen the flesh of the orange from the peel. Make a horizontal cut deep enough to cut through the peel but not the orange itself near the bottom of orange and then use the spoon to remove the peel from the orange itself.", "I tend to just peel and eat individual oranges by hand, but if I needed several for a recipe I can see how this technique could save time and keep your hands less sticky." ] }, "parsed_md": "Quickly Peel an Orange with a Knife and Spoon\n\n# Quickly Peel an Orange with a Knife and Spoon\n\nDavid Galloway\n\n1/01/13 3:00pm\n\nFiled to: Food HacksFiled to: Food Hacks\n\n * Food Hacks\n * oranges\n * Fruit\n * Food\n\n40\n\n * Edit\n * Send to Editors\n * Promote\n * Share to Kinja\n * Toggle Conversation tools\n * Go to permalink\n\nIf you need to peel multiple oranges quickly YouTube user shows us how to use\na spoon and a knife to easily remove the peel.\n\nFirst you'll want to roll the orange in your hand for a few seconds to help\nloosen the flesh of the orange from the peel. Make a horizontal cut deep\nenough to cut through the peel but not the orange itself near the bottom of\norange and then use the spoon to remove the peel from the orange itself.\n\nI tend to just peel and eat individual oranges by hand, but if I needed\nseveral for a recipe I can see how this technique could save time and keep\nyour hands less sticky.\n\nHow To Pell An Orange Like a Man [sic] \| YouTube via WonderHowTo\n\n## You may also like\n\nJalopnik\n\n#### Consumer Reports Says It Found 'Big Flaws' With The Tesla Model 3 And\nWon't Recommend It\n\nKristen Lee\n\nToday 2:01pm\n\nThe A.V. 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We are working to restore service.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://1000awesomethings.com/2008/10/28/908-peeling-an-orange-in-one-shot/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210724065318/http://1000awesomethings.com/2008/10/28/908-peeling-an-orange-in-one-shot/", "parsed_text": { "title": "#908 Peeling an orange in one shot – 1000 Awesome Things", "passages": [ "It ain’t easy, but when you finally succeed in peeling an orange into only one big, swirly peel, it can be one of the greatest fruit-eating experiences of your life. Here’s how to make the magic happen:", "1. Pick a winner. No two oranges are created equal so it’s important to inspect your fruit before you pick it. Smart money says eye a juicy one that’s been ripe for a day or two and has plenty of loose, saggy peel hanging around, just begging for a big thumb-puncture right in the gut. If you have trouble, just remember this handy line: to get that peel off, pick one that’s soft. Word to your sister.", "2. Roll it out (optional). Some people like to roll their orange around on the counter a bit, just to make doubly sure that the peel is primed and ready to go. This is the equivalent of sending the orange out to the bullpen to warm up. A side benefit is that your orange becomes extra juicy.", "3. The thumb-puncture. This is the most critical move so let’s break it down. First, make sure you do actually use your thumb to perform the puncture, not the questionable four-fingers-in-a- scratch-the-blackboard-pose tactic. People who go the four-finger route are doomed to get all kinds of peel scraps flying everywhere. So just don’t do it. Now, when you have your game face ready, aim for one of the flabby peel-rolls right near the top or bottom of the orange. No matter what, do not stab right in the middle of the fruit, because that’s the thinnest part of the peel and you’ll walk away a humiliated, wet, pulpy mess.", "4. Long, slow burn. Once you’re in, it’s time to slowly, majestically carve out a big peel-strip around and around and around the orange. Be careful not to create any peel islands, those little chunks of peel just hanging out in the middle of a freshly peeled area. Also, don’t peel too thick a strip (inaccurate and unpredictable) and don’t peel too thin a strip (could snap off). Just relax and it will come with practice. If you seem to be losing your momentum or getting stressed out, just put the orange down, shake your hands out, take some deep breaths, and regroup.", "5. Show and tell. Did you nail it? Did you finish it off good? If so, congratulations, you’re now holding a freshly shorn orange in one hand and a limp n’ long, snake-like strip of peel in the other. You have to finish by showing this to at least one person and saying “Hey, check it out!” Maybe hang it right in their face if they don’t seem impressed at first. They should come around and at least flash you a terse thumbs up or a sarcastic eyebrow-raise.", "Yes, peeling an orange in one shot is a terrific accomplishment. It’s one of the best fruit-openings out there, easily trumping the big watermelon split, the pineapple top lop, the pomegranate pry, the coconut crack, or the apple bite.", "Wow. This is the first awesome thing that could very well be a work of art. Possibly my favorite piece you’ve ever done! Keep up the great work!", "You know what’s also fun? Peeling an orange with one narrow strip most of the way around and then leaving the rest in two semi-spheres so the peel looks like an elephant’s trunk and ears — or, viewed with a dirtier mind, a penis and testicles.", "I was about to write a comment about the “Elephant Technique” that Peter mentions above, when I saw that he’d already covered that ground. However, in the same comment, he shattered an innocent childhood activity with a VERY different image than I’d ever had before.", "I’ll never be able to peel an orange using the Elephant Technique again, without that much more, well, “colorful” imagine.", "That Orange-Peel man is great, btw.. However, I question whenter it was done without any outside impliments. Look at the details of the fingers!", "I would thank you for this, but my kids saw that little orange man and are begging me to make them one.", "My friend’s mom is from Trinidad, and she says it’s a superstition there that if you peel an orange without breaking the rind, you’ll soon get a new dress.", "The superstition that I’ve heard is that if you peel an orange in one go, you should throw it over your shoulder and it will position itself in the shape of the 1st initial of the person you will marry. If it breaks, you will never marry.", "I must say I’ve never tried to peel an orange like that. I think that little man is made out of a mandarin not an orange. Look at the segments.", "It took me a loooooong time (and a crapload of busted peels) before I successfully peeled an orange in one long, swirly strip. And do you know what gave me the courage that fateful morning to try, try again? My NASA coffee cup. I always feel smarter when I’m drinking out of that mug, and this one morning I as I dug my orange out of my backpack with one hand and sipped out of my Smart Cup with the other, I thought, This is it. You are going to DO. IT. And I did. And it was frickin’ AWESOME!", "this point is sooooooo nice, it can make every1 happy from all ages, and the writer is absolutely right!! little happy things can make u realllllly happy :D", "I like this one but for me the smell of orange the thing I’d name as owesome. There is nothing like it I even have hate soda and drink Fanta just to get fix or orange smell.", "You’re right: peeling an orange in one go is awesome, but I can top it with another bit of fruity creativity (which, frankly, I’m surprised nobody has mentioned here). I am talking, of course, of the BANANA PENGUIN!", "For those of you who don’t know what a banana penguin is, just type it into Google Images and the first picture that comes up is an example of how it should look. I learned this from a girl in Canada and really, this makes eating a banana just that little bit more", "Wow that’s amazing. I never managed to do that, even though I always try to. Most of the time it’s just one big failure. When I’m halfway peeling the orange suddenly it goes wrong. I tried it over a 100 times and still I haven’t succeed, but I’m glad to hear at least somebody was able to do this. It gives me more hope to try it again and again until I succeed. I loved reading this blog and I hope there will be many more so we all can enjoy your stories. Keep up the good work !", "I used to carve out a smiley face on one side and on the other “I heart u” in my kids lunch oranges~ a litte gesture can go a long way=)", "So cuteeeeeeeeee —-i love the orange man :D Thank you for sharing – i will make my kids a surprise an give them orange mens tonight.", "Quality articles or reviews is the crucial to invite the viewers to go to see the web site, that’s what this website is providing.", "If you would like to get much from this piece of writing then you have to apply these methods to your won website.", "There is a storage area where pool supplies and equipment is kept. Standard contractors must execute a total of 6 hours of continuing schooling such as three core several hours and three specialist hrs to satisfy up with the prerequisites through the November 2011 deadline. 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Your server might also be unable to connect to Instagram at this time." ] }, "parsed_md": "#908 Peeling an orange in one shot – 1000 Awesome Things\n\n# #908 Peeling an orange in one shot\n\nOctober 28, 2008November 7, 2008 Neil Pasricha\n\nIt ain’t easy, but when you finally succeed in peeling an orange into only one\nbig, swirly peel, it can be one of the greatest fruit-eating experiences of\nyour life. Here’s how to make the magic happen:\n\n1\\. Pick a winner. No two oranges are created equal so it’s important to\ninspect your fruit before you pick it. Smart money says eye a juicy one that’s\nbeen ripe for a day or two and has plenty of loose, saggy peel hanging around,\njust begging for a big thumb-puncture right in the gut. If you have trouble,\njust remember this handy line: to get that peel off, pick one that’s soft.\nWord to your sister.\n\n2\\. Roll it out (optional). Some people like to roll their orange around on\nthe counter a bit, just to make doubly sure that the peel is primed and ready\nto go. This is the equivalent of sending the orange out to the bullpen to warm\nup. A side benefit is that your orange becomes extra juicy.\n\n3\\. The thumb-puncture. This is the most critical move so let’s break it down.\nFirst, make sure you do actually use your thumb to perform the puncture, not\nthe questionable four-fingers-in-a- scratch-the-blackboard-pose tactic. People\nwho go the four-finger route are doomed to get all kinds of peel scraps flying\neverywhere. So just don’t do it. Now, when you have your game face ready, aim\nfor one of the flabby peel-rolls right near the top or bottom of the orange.\nNo matter what, do not stab right in the middle of the fruit, because that’s\nthe thinnest part of the peel and you’ll walk away a humiliated, wet, pulpy\nmess.\n\n4\\. Long, slow burn. Once you’re in, it’s time to slowly, majestically carve\nout a big peel-strip around and around and around the orange. Be careful not\nto create any peel islands, those little chunks of peel just hanging out in\nthe middle of a freshly peeled area. Also, don’t peel too thick a strip\n(inaccurate and unpredictable) and don’t peel too thin a strip (could snap\noff). Just relax and it will come with practice. If you seem to be losing your\nmomentum or getting stressed out, just put the orange down, shake your hands\nout, take some deep breaths, and regroup.\n\n5\\. Show and tell. Did you nail it? Did you finish it off good? If so,\ncongratulations, you’re now holding a freshly shorn orange in one hand and a\nlimp n’ long, snake-like strip of peel in the other. You have to finish by\nshowing this to at least one person and saying “Hey, check it out!” Maybe hang\nit right in their face if they don’t seem impressed at first. They should come\naround and at least flash you a terse thumbs up or a sarcastic eyebrow-raise.\n\nYes, peeling an orange in one shot is a terrific accomplishment. It’s one of\nthe best fruit-openings out there, easily trumping the big watermelon split,\nthe pineapple top lop, the pomegranate pry, the coconut crack, or the apple\nbite.\n\nAWESOME!\n\nPhotos from: here, here, and here\n\n## 36 thoughts on “#908 Peeling an orange in one shot”\n\n 1. The ranter formerly known as Dave says:\n\nOctober 28, 2008 at 2:00 am\n\nWow. This is the first awesome thing that could very well be a work of art.\nPossibly my favorite piece you’ve ever done! Keep up the great work!\n\n 2. Andorka says:\n\nOctober 28, 2008 at 6:43 am\n\naaaawww, that little orange man is so cute!\n\n 3. thepomegranateblog says:\n\nOctober 28, 2008 at 8:17 am\n\nI love that! And the pics are sooo cute :)\n\n 4. Peter Lynn says:\n\nOctober 28, 2008 at 9:09 am\n\nYou know what’s also fun? Peeling an orange with one narrow strip most of the\nway around and then leaving the rest in two semi-spheres so the peel looks\nlike an elephant’s trunk and ears — or, viewed with a dirtier mind, a penis\nand testicles.\n\n 5. Freddo says:\n\nOctober 28, 2008 at 1:45 pm\n\nI was about to write a comment about the “Elephant Technique” that Peter\nmentions above, when I saw that he’d already covered that ground. However, in\nthe same comment, he shattered an innocent childhood activity with a VERY\ndifferent image than I’d ever had before.\n\nI’ll never be able to peel an orange using the Elephant Technique again,\nwithout that much more, well, “colorful” imagine.\n\nThat Orange-Peel man is great, btw.. However, I question whenter it was done\nwithout any outside impliments. Look at the details of the fingers!\n\n 6. Chad says:\n\nOctober 28, 2008 at 2:32 pm\n\nI like to make an elephant head with my peel.\n\n 7. Jazzy says:\n\nOctober 29, 2008 at 2:00 am\n\nI would thank you for this, but my kids saw that little orange man and are\nbegging me to make them one.\n\nTHANKS.\n\nI’m totally craft impaired.\n\n 8. Pingback: GURU URBAIN » Blog Archive » Cyber GURU: Le top 1000 du ‘Awesome’\n\n 9. Emily says:\n\nNovember 23, 2009 at 12:34 pm\n\nMy friend’s mom is from Trinidad, and she says it’s a superstition there that\nif you peel an orange without breaking the rind, you’ll soon get a new dress.\n\nDon’t ask me the reasoning behind that, I just think it’s awesome.\n\n 1. Lisa says:\n\nApril 29, 2010 at 9:14 am\n\nThe superstition that I’ve heard is that if you peel an orange in one go, you\nshould throw it over your shoulder and it will position itself in the shape of\nthe 1st initial of the person you will marry. If it breaks, you will never\nmarry.\n\nRather predictably, it always tends to look like an ‘S’.............\n\nStill awesome though :)\n\n 1. jdurley says:\n\nApril 29, 2010 at 9:52 am\n\n“Steve” and “Stan” have got it made!\n\n 10. Melicious says:\n\nDecember 11, 2009 at 5:47 am\n\nI must say I’ve never tried to peel an orange like that. I think that little\nman is made out of a mandarin not an orange. Look at the segments.\n\n 11. Burton Haynes says:\n\nDecember 30, 2009 at 8:15 pm\n\nThere are many tips that can be given to veterans when job hunting, here are\njust a few:\n\n 12. Beatlesgirl says:\n\nMarch 15, 2010 at 4:27 pm\n\nhahaha, I`m known for this! Everyone is always asking me to do that to their\noranges. xD\n\n 13. Devon says:\n\nMay 14, 2010 at 4:24 pm\n\nIt took me a loooooong time (and a crapload of busted peels) before I\nsuccessfully peeled an orange in one long, swirly strip. And do you know what\ngave me the courage that fateful morning to try, try again? My NASA coffee\ncup. I always feel smarter when I’m drinking out of that mug, and this one\nmorning I as I dug my orange out of my backpack with one hand and sipped out\nof my Smart Cup with the other, I thought, This is it. You are going to DO.\nIT. And I did. And it was frickin’ AWESOME!\n\n 14. samila16 says:\n\nJune 13, 2010 at 2:36 pm\n\nthis point is sooooooo nice, it can make every1 happy from all ages, and the\nwriter is absolutely right!! little happy things can make u realllllly happy\n:D\n\n 15. jety lefr says:\n\nAugust 29, 2010 at 7:39 pm\n\nit’s even harder to do it with grapefruits... but I’ve got experience...\n\n 16. Sid says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:09 pm\n\nI like this one but for me the smell of orange the thing I’d name as owesome.\nThere is nothing like it I even have hate soda and drink Fanta just to get fix\nor orange smell.\n\n 17. Ginny says:\n\nOctober 14, 2010 at 8:20 am\n\nYou’re right: peeling an orange in one go is awesome, but I can top it with\nanother bit of fruity creativity (which, frankly, I’m surprised nobody has\nmentioned here). I am talking, of course, of the BANANA PENGUIN!\n\nFor those of you who don’t know what a banana penguin is, just type it into\nGoogle Images and the first picture that comes up is an example of how it\nshould look. I learned this from a girl in Canada and really, this makes\neating a banana just that little bit more\n\nAWESOME!\n\n 18. Pingback: The “Awesome” Little Things That We Take For Granted... \| What The BIEC?\n\n 19. Pingback: Simple, but Wonderful: 1000 Awesome Things «\n\n 20. Evelyn Roelandt says:\n\nMarch 1, 2011 at 12:50 pm\n\nWow that’s amazing. I never managed to do that, even though I always try to.\nMost of the time it’s just one big failure. When I’m halfway peeling the\norange suddenly it goes wrong. I tried it over a 100 times and still I haven’t\nsucceed, but I’m glad to hear at least somebody was able to do this. It gives\nme more hope to try it again and again until I succeed. I loved reading this\nblog and I hope there will be many more so we all can enjoy your stories. Keep\nup the good work !\n\n 21. wendywithaurora says:\n\nMay 8, 2011 at 12:01 am\n\n“scroll” orange and apple peels and spray with clear varnish... voila, for\nthose who like roses.\n\n 1. wendywithaurora says:\n\nMay 8, 2011 at 12:02 am\n\nvery easy for the craft impaired too!\n\n 1. wendywithaurora says:\n\nJune 20, 2011 at 8:36 am\n\nI used to carve out a smiley face on one side and on the other “I heart u” in\nmy kids lunch oranges~ a litte gesture can go a long way=)\n\n 22. Watches online says:\n\nJune 30, 2011 at 9:32 am\n\nSo cuteeeeeeeeee —-i love the orange man :D Thank you for sharing – i will\nmake my kids a surprise an give them orange mens tonight.\n\n 23. 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1,107,821	How To Paint Metal	To paint metal, first put on a dust mask and some thick gloves. If you can, take your metal surface outside. Otherwise, put a drop cloth underneath it. Then, scrub the metal with coarse sandpaper to remove any rust or old paint. If you item is rusty, apply a rust converter and scrub the metal with a wire brush if the rust won't come off with just the sandpaper. Wipe the metal with a damp cloth to get any dust or debris off of the surface, then let it air dry. Next, fill a paint tray with metal primer, and use a brush or roller to apply an even coat to the metal surface. Wait at least 24 hours for the primer to dry. Now, fill a clean paint tray with an oil-based paint designed for metal. Apply the paint using a brush or roller, starting with the exterior edges to paint the trim before working your way to the easier, flatter sections. Finally, wait at least 12 hours to let the paint dry before handling the metal. For textured metals, use a spray primer instead of liquid primer. Hold the can 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) away from your sanded metal and coat the entire surface. Wait 24 hours for the primer to dry before spray painting the metal with your top coat.	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I am an aircraft structural engineer. Usually we use three different kinds of primers--zinc chromate primer, wash primer and epoxy primer. I want to know the difference between these three kind of primers.", "A. Wash primers are water-thin coatings of phosphoric acid in solutions of vinyl butyral resin, alcohol and other ingredients. They are generally applied to give a dry film thickness of 0.3-0.5 mils (8-13 microns). The purpose of wash primers is to passivate steel and galvanized surfaces before applying a full bodied primer. Their functions are to passivate the surface and temporarily provide corrosion resistance, and they are used to provide an adhesive base for the next coating. Sometimes, wash primers are also applied to aluminum and other metals to enhance adhesion of the next coats of paint. When treating aluminum and other difficult-to-paint metals, wash primers are often specially formulated so that there is no excess unreacted acid on the surface after is has been applied.", "Zinc chromate is simply a corrosion resistant pigment that is added to certain coatings. In the case of a wash primer, the phosphoric acid actually reacts with the metal, whereas in the case of zinc chromate this is not the case. In dry, low humidity weather the zinc chromate does not do anything other than remain in the coating. On the other hand, when the humidity in the air increases, or on a rainy day moisture for the air penetrates the primer coating and slightly dissolves the zinc chromate. The dissolved zinc chromate solution now does react with the underlying metal surface and forms a passive layer (like a blanket\|) that prevents corrosion. As soon as the weather becomes dry again the zinc chromate no longer pays a role ... at least until the next time it rains, when the process is repeated. If there are frequent cycles of high and low humidly the zinc chromate will eventually be depleted and soon after you might start to see corrosion of the metal..", "Zinc chromate pigments can be added to primers made of several different resin types, such as epoxy, polyurethane, alkyd and others.", "On the other hand, there are epoxy, polyurethane, alkyd and other primers that do not contain zinc chromate, but might instead contain other corrosion inhibiting pigments." ] }, "parsed_md": "Zinc Chromate Primers, Wash Primers and Epoxy Primers\n\nWhat's NewAbout PCRC Compliance AssistanceRegulations\n\n * State Regulations Locator\n * RCRA Resources Locator\n * Status of NESHAPs\n * Plain Language Guide to Regulations\n * Federal Regulations\n * VOC Calculators\n * EPA Self-Audit and Inspection Guide\n * Regulatory Determinations\n * Stormwater Tool\n * Applicability Determination Index (ADI)\n\nTechnical Info\n\n * Ask the Expert Archives\n * Green Building Resources\n * R.E.A.C.H.\n * Technical Database\n * VOC Calculators\n * EPA Self-Audit and Inspection Guide\n * Links\n\nEnvironmental News HomeownersHome\n\n\| \|\n\nAsk the Expert Question-and-Answer Archive\n\nby Ron Joseph\n\nJuly, 2002\n\nZinc Chromate Primers, Wash Primers and Epoxy Primers\n\nQ. I am an aircraft structural engineer. Usually we use three different kinds\nof primers--zinc chromate primer, wash primer and epoxy primer. I want to know\nthe difference between these three kind of primers.\n\nA. Wash primers are water-thin coatings of phosphoric acid in solutions of\nvinyl butyral resin, alcohol and other ingredients. They are generally applied\nto give a dry film thickness of 0.3-0.5 mils (8-13 microns). The purpose of\nwash primers is to passivate steel and galvanized surfaces before applying a\nfull bodied primer. Their functions are to passivate the surface and\ntemporarily provide corrosion resistance, and they are used to provide an\nadhesive base for the next coating. Sometimes, wash primers are also applied\nto aluminum and other metals to enhance adhesion of the next coats of paint.\nWhen treating aluminum and other difficult-to-paint metals, wash primers are\noften specially formulated so that there is no excess unreacted acid on the\nsurface after is has been applied.\n\nZinc chromate is simply a corrosion resistant pigment that is added to certain\ncoatings. In the case of a wash primer, the phosphoric acid actually reacts\nwith the metal, whereas in the case of zinc chromate this is not the case. In\ndry, low humidity weather the zinc chromate does not do anything other than\nremain in the coating. On the other hand, when the humidity in the air\nincreases, or on a rainy day moisture for the air penetrates the primer\ncoating and slightly dissolves the zinc chromate. The dissolved zinc chromate\nsolution now does react with the underlying metal surface and forms a passive\nlayer (like a blanket\|) that prevents corrosion. As soon as the weather\nbecomes dry again the zinc chromate no longer pays a role ... at least until\nthe next time it rains, when the process is repeated. If there are frequent\ncycles of high and low humidly the zinc chromate will eventually be depleted\nand soon after you might start to see corrosion of the metal..\n\nZinc chromate pigments can be added to primers made of several different resin\ntypes, such as epoxy, polyurethane, alkyd and others.\n\nOn the other hand, there are epoxy, polyurethane, alkyd and other primers that\ndo not contain zinc chromate, but might instead contain other corrosion\ninhibiting pigments. \n \n--- \n \nWhat's New \| About PCRC \| Compliance Assistance \| Regulations \| Technical Info\n\| News \| Homeowners \| Search \| Disclaimer \| Home\n\n©2012 Paints and Coatings Resource Center \n \n---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://kellymoore.com:80/homeowner/exterior/metal", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180113005301/http://kellymoore.com:80/homeowner/exterior/metal", "parsed_text": { "title": "Metal Paint - How to Paint Your Metal", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Metal Paint - How to Paint Your Metal \| Kelly-Moore Paints\n\n" } ]
2,163,297	How To Grow Mint	To grow mint, plant a small seedling or rooted sprig in fertile soil where it can receive morning sun and partial afternoon shade. If you're planting multiple seedlings, plant them 6 inches apart to give them plenty of growing space! Water your mint frequently so the soil stays damp and pinch off the plant's flower buds as they appear to extend your harvesting season!	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But it also has a tendency to quickly spread, so here's what you need to know to keep this vigorous plant contained.", "Mint has tons of different uses: Its fresh green leaves add a tangy punch to fruit salads, ice cream, sherbet, and brewed tea. It's a flavorful addition to a simple glass of still or sparkling water. And whoever heard of a mint julep without the mint? When you grow your own mint in your garden, you'll have a constant supply of this tasty, versatile herb. This perennial is tough and easy to grow, but the downside of its hardiness is that it can spread aggressively and become a weedy problem if you're not careful. Here's how to grow mint without letting it take over your entire garden and crowd your other plants", "Plant mint in full sun or part shade. It can adapt to just about any type of soil but develops the best foliage in moist, well-drained soil that has been enriched with compost. Keep the area around mint free of weeds. Otherwise, it looks untidy, and the weeds may reduce yields and affect flavor. Divide mint every few years.", "Frequent cutting keeps mint looking attractive. As with basil and other flowering herbs grown for their leaves, remove flowers as they appear, and pinch back the stems to encourage shorter, bushier growth. In fall, cut the plants to the ground after a hard frost has withered their stems.", "Because it spreads by underground runners, mint can quickly start invading areas where you don't want it. This herb grows well in containers, so you can keep it from rambling through your landscape by putting it in at least a 12- to 16-inch-wide pot. If you still want to add the plant to a garden bed, first sink a plain, lightweight plastic container into the soil so the rim is just above ground level. That way, the pot won't show but it will still keep the herb in it under control.", "You also can plant mint in a large half-barrel or other large pot and leave it outdoors year-round. However, don't keep ceramic pots outdoors during winter; they often crack during the freeze-thaw cycles as temperatures fluctuate over the colder months.", "Mint can be grown indoors in a pot, too. Place the herb in a container with drainage holes and set it where it can get a generous amount of light, either natural or from a grow light. Just be sure to keep your plant away from elements that would dry it out, such as a heater or radiator.", "Mint can suffer from several plant diseases such as verticillium wilt, mint rust, mint anthracnose. If these strike, the best thing to do is get rid of your mint plants and get new, healthy ones. Just don't place them in the same spot or potting soil because that increases the chances that the disease will spread to the replacement plants as well.", "Pests such as spider mites, flea beetles, aphids, and cutworms also can be a problem. If you intend to eat your mint, it's best to avoid any pesticides, even natural ones. Instead, knock off insects using a strong jet of water from a garden hose, being sure to spray the undersides of leaves where pests like to hide.", "Break off sprigs or pull off leaves from your plant any time you need some mint for a recipe (the flavor is best before blooms appear). Use fresh leaves immediately, or freeze them to retain their bright color.", "To air-dry mint, hang the stems upside down in small bundles or spread them loosely in a small tray. When the stems and leaves are brittle, remove the leaves and flowers and store them in airtight containers.", "Catmint (Nepeta) is a very different plant, though related. It grows in a similar way to herbal mint varieties, but its flavor is much more attractive to your cat than it will be for you. Catmint can be dried or used fresh. Many types of catmint species are grown in the garden for their attractive blue- purple, white, or pink flowers.", "Not all mints taste the same. Try growing several different varieties at once so you can easily compare their flavors to find your favorites.", "Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) combines a fresh fruity flavor with mint, as you would expect from its name. Zones 5-10", "I have been trying to get mint started for years by buying a potted plant or two and it always dies. I'm hoping to correct that by following these instructions.", "Meredith BH&G; is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 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But it also has a tendency to quickly spread, so here's what\nyou need to know to keep this vigorous plant contained.\n\nBy Deb Wiley\n\nUpdated July 14, 2020\n\nAdvertisement\n\nSave Pin FB\n\nTweet Email Send Text Message Print View comments\n\nMint has tons of different uses: Its fresh green leaves add a tangy punch to\nfruit salads, ice cream, sherbet, and brewed tea. It's a flavorful addition to\na simple glass of still or sparkling water. And whoever heard of a mint julep\nwithout the mint? When you grow your own mint in your garden, you'll have a\nconstant supply of this tasty, versatile herb. This perennial is tough and\neasy to grow, but the downside of its hardiness is that it can spread\naggressively and become a weedy problem if you're not careful. Here's how to\ngrow mint without letting it take over your entire garden and crowd your other\nplants\n\nmint mentha spicata\n\nCredit: Scott Little\n\n## How to Grow Mint Plants Outdoors\n\nPlant mint in full sun or part shade. It can adapt to just about any type of\nsoil but develops the best foliage in moist, well-drained soil that has been\nenriched with compost. Keep the area around mint free of weeds. Otherwise, it\nlooks untidy, and the weeds may reduce yields and affect flavor. Divide mint\nevery few years.\n\nFrequent cutting keeps mint looking attractive. As with basil and other\nflowering herbs grown for their leaves, remove flowers as they appear, and\npinch back the stems to encourage shorter, bushier growth. In fall, cut the\nplants to the ground after a hard frost has withered their stems.\n\nmint plant growing in container\n\nCredit: Bryan E. McCay\n\n## How to Grow Mint in a Pot\n\nBecause it spreads by underground runners, mint can quickly start invading\nareas where you don't want it. This herb grows well in containers, so you can\nkeep it from rambling through your landscape by putting it in at least a 12-\nto 16-inch-wide pot. If you still want to add the plant to a garden bed, first\nsink a plain, lightweight plastic container into the soil so the rim is just\nabove ground level. That way, the pot won't show but it will still keep the\nherb in it under control.\n\nYou also can plant mint in a large half-barrel or other large pot and leave it\noutdoors year-round. However, don't keep ceramic pots outdoors during winter;\nthey often crack during the freeze-thaw cycles as temperatures fluctuate over\nthe colder months.\n\nMint can be grown indoors in a pot, too. Place the herb in a container with\ndrainage holes and set it where it can get a generous amount of light, either\nnatural or from a grow light. Just be sure to keep your plant away from\nelements that would dry it out, such as a heater or radiator.\n\n## Common Mint Pests and Diseases\n\nMint can suffer from several plant diseases such as verticillium wilt, mint\nrust, mint anthracnose. If these strike, the best thing to do is get rid of\nyour mint plants and get new, healthy ones. Just don't place them in the same\nspot or potting soil because that increases the chances that the disease will\nspread to the replacement plants as well.\n\nPests such as spider mites, flea beetles, aphids, and cutworms also can be a\nproblem. If you intend to eat your mint, it's best to avoid any pesticides,\neven natural ones. Instead, knock off insects using a strong jet of water from\na garden hose, being sure to spray the undersides of leaves where pests like\nto hide.\n\n## How to Harvest Mint\n\nBreak off sprigs or pull off leaves from your plant any time you need some\nmint for a recipe (the flavor is best before blooms appear). Use fresh leaves\nimmediately, or freeze them to retain their bright color.\n\nTo air-dry mint, hang the stems upside down in small bundles or spread them\nloosely in a small tray. When the stems and leaves are brittle, remove the\nleaves and flowers and store them in airtight containers.\n\nPurple Faassen's Catmint\n\nCredit: Marty Baldwin\n\n## What About Catmint?\n\nCatmint (Nepeta) is a very different plant, though related. It grows in a\nsimilar way to herbal mint varieties, but its flavor is much more attractive\nto your cat than it will be for you. Catmint can be dried or used fresh. Many\ntypes of catmint species are grown in the garden for their attractive blue-\npurple, white, or pink flowers.\n\n## Favorite Mint Varieties\n\nNot all mints taste the same. Try growing several different varieties at once\nso you can easily compare their flavors to find your favorites.\n\nApple mint (Mentha suaveolens) combines a fresh fruity flavor with mint, as\nyou would expect from its name. Zones 5-10\n\nChocolate mint (Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate') has a subtle chocolaty taste\nand scent. Zones 5-9\n\nLemon mint (Mentha x piperita f. citrata) offers citrusy undertones. Zones 5-9\n\nPeppermint (Mentha x piperita) has a zingy flavor and comes in several\ncultivars, such as variegated. Zones 3-8\n\nSpearmint (Mentha spicata) also comes in several cultivars, including\n'Kentucky Colonel', which has large, flavorful leaves. Zones 5-10\n\n## Comments (1)\n\nAnonymous\n\nFebruary 9, 2019\n\nI have been trying to get mint started for years by buying a potted plant or\ntwo and it always dies. 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Spearmint does better for southern gardens because it grows better in the heat.", "You can grow a whole range of different varieties that have subtle flavors beyond the primary taste of mint. Well-known ones are spearmint and peppermint, but you can also grow pineapple mint, chocolate mint, orange mint or even banana mint. There are more than 600 known varieties to choose from.", "Mint is not an herb with any substantive nutritional content, but it is well known as a home-remedy for upset stomach and other digestive ailments.", "Mint doesn’t always germinate or sprout that well, so most home gardeners start their mint plants from seedlings or cuttings. To start from a cutting, just prop a piece of stem in a glass of water until it sprouts roots. Then plant as you would a seedling. You may even be able to do this with the fresh mint you purchase at the grocery store.", "When choosing a location for your mint plants, you should plan on some kind of barrier to keep your plants contained. Mint will spread uncontrollably if you let it have free reign in your garden. Many people grow mint in containers simply because it keeps it from taking over.", "Mint grows best in partial shade, especially during the heat of the summer months. If they are growing in full sun, water more frequently to keep the plants from stressing.", "Plants will grow to a height of around 2 feet and a width of the same. But once it sends out runners, it will spread further than the original plant.", "Water your plants frequently for the first year, but after that they will have a large enough root system that they should only require watering during very dry weather.", "Mint spreads by roots and underground runners, so you’ll find that if you grow it in the garden, more plants seem to spring up nearby. A piece of garden trim sunk at least a foot into the soil can help keep the roots confined.", "Keep the top of the plant trimmed so that it grows more leaves to the sides rather than growing taller. You will be a better harvest this way.", "Due to the aggressive nature of mint, many people choose to grow their mint plants in containers even if their regular herbs are planted in the garden.", "After a few years, your plant will grow to match the size of its container and will eventually get root-bound by the pot. You should de-pot your mint and split your plant every two or three years.", "A 12-inch pot is fine for one plant, though a larger one would allow for more growth and a much larger plant. You will still need to re-pot it occasionally which can be a more difficult job when the plant is really large.", "If you have your mint containers sitting near your garden, watch out that any stray stems don’t grow down to the ground over the edge of the pot. A healthy stem will easily take root, and you can find your mint has spread to the garden.", "Because of their strong smell, mint is seldom bothered by many insect pests. In fact, growing mint around other plants and vegetables can help keep insects away without adding extra pesticides to your garden.", "Aphids, spider mites and whiteflies are all small insects that sometimes trouble mint. A strong stream of plain water can usually wash them off though you’ll have to do this every few days. Insecticidal soap sprays can also help repel pests.", "Mint can also get rust, a fungus infection that looks like orange-brown patches on the undersides of the leaves. Don’t let the leaves get too wet during watering, and you can treat it with a standard fungicide spray. Don’t harvest any mint for several days afterwards, and wash well.", "Harvesting mint is as simple as picking a few fresh leaves off the plant when you want them. Never take more than 1/3 of the leaves on the plant at a time and make sure to allow it time to regrow before harvesting again. If you need more mint, plant several plants to accommodate rather than over-harvest just one", "If one plant produces more than you need, trim it anyway or it will get overgrown and future leaves will be very poor in flavor.", "Just because mint is a perennial, doesn’t mean that it will survive through heavy frost. A cold snap will kill the aboveground part of your mint, and the roots will sprout again next spring. That means that when you are expecting a frost, you should try to harvest as much mint as possible. The leaves will be ruined by the frost. At the same time, you want to leave enough plant material to cover over the roots for winter protection.", "A compromise would be to pick as many mint leaves as you can before the frost, then add a layer of mulch over your plants so that they are protected from the cold. This applies for outdoor container mint as well.", "Fresh mint leaves can be kept in the fridge for 3 to 5 days before they start to wilt. Longer storage is best with dried mint. You can use a dehydrator, an oven set on low, or even just hang bundles of mint leaves in a warm well- ventilated room. Air drying can take up to 2 weeks though. Store dry mint in an air-tight container and it will keep up to a year. Mint leaves can also be frozen.", "I would always plant mint in a tub or pot because it will spread like wild fire. I’ve planted mint in mixed herb containers and have had to remove the mint from them as they take over the whole container. So no I plant a single plant in a single pot where it can’t escape!", "This information was very helpful. I have a question about wintering over mint in small pots. I am in Zone 5. Should I heal them in to the ground or cover with plastic? Thank you for your help. Sue", "I grow my mint in an 18 inch pot and do nothing to protect it during winter, I am also in zone 5.", "Do not cover with plastic, that is definitely a bad idea. That will just cause rot. If you’re concerned, partially bury the pots in soil or leaf debris, it may not be necessary, but it won’t hurt anything.", "I’m in S. California and by this time of year (June) my mint is being eaten by something which chews on every single leaf. Any idea what it is?", "Excellent and very well researched post! I never even considered freezing my mint. This will really help me out when I need to harvest as much as possible before the frost. I use my mint sprigs in juice recipes, so I wouldn’t get any benefit from drying them. How long will mint keep if I freeze it?", "I am trying to grow spearmint from established plants. It is late summer, will that be a problem? I use spearmint to make a water repellant to put down in mole holes/tunnels, it actually seems to work to make moles tunnel elsewhere.", "@Jane. Your plants are most likely being eaten by cut worms. I have the same problem, almost year round here in Yuma, AZ. I raise mints and Basil. They love the Basil but they have also gone after my Spearmint. These worm/caterpillars are prevalent here. They are from moths, not butterflies.", "I try not to use pesticides and they don’t typically work. What does work is taking a good hour and looking for the perpetrators, peeling them off your plants and disposing of them. Of course, two weeks later, new ones arrive and it is an endless battle :/", "i did not cut my mint before the winter and now after the snow has melted, the leaves are brown/black but with green at the very ends..should i cut back the stems so that the new growth will occur? thanks del", "My parents grew fresh mint in the back yard just off our steps. My dad mowed it down in the fall, it sprouted up in the spring. we had mint in our tea every summer/fall for 28 years.", "want to know if anyone can or knows of why chocolate mint that was in the container had holes and then told to plant in ground . . and then was none. did mix wih the other mints and then none or was it something else and the ordered more and then got and then nochoclate taste but the peppermint yes.", "I live in the west indies and my mint is not doing too well planted in a box container about 20 centimètres deep. I lined the raised box with plasic and then covered it with earth so the water doesn’t leak out – could this be the problem>? the air is extremely humid now as it’s the cyclonic season!", "I followed the general instructions planting my mint in a partially sunny area. However, I was not sure if I should have the pot in the ground or above the ground to prevent the mint from spreading.", "Does the pot stay at ground level, or below the ground? I dug down about 4.5 inches and placed the pot inside the ground. I can still move it up. Thanks for your help.", "Above the ground, and you have to monitor it to make sure the mint doesn’t grow over the edge and touch the ground. That said, it doesn’t really spread that much.", "I have mint in a container and I live in zone 5. When will it began to grow back? It doesn’t look like it is alive.", "In all the years I lived in zone 5 mint always came back, though yes, sometimes it took time. Spearmint on the other hand, in a pot, sometimes did not. If your container is very small and was very exposed it may not have made it.", "Thread Title\| Replies ---\|--- Looking for suggestions.\| 0 hello\| 1 Help! 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Its clean and cool flavor is used in all kinds of cooking but\nis probably most popular in herbal tea or mint lemonade.\n\nIt will overwinter fine up to zones 3, and mint can take the heat down to zone\n11. Spearmint does better for southern gardens because it grows better in the\nheat.\n\nYou can grow a whole range of different varieties that have subtle flavors\nbeyond the primary taste of mint. Well-known ones are spearmint and\npeppermint, but you can also grow pineapple mint, chocolate mint, orange mint\nor even banana mint. There are more than 600 known varieties to choose from.\n\nMint is not an herb with any substantive nutritional content, but it is well\nknown as a home-remedy for upset stomach and other digestive ailments.\n\nStarting from Seed\n\nMint doesn’t always germinate or sprout that well, so most home gardeners\nstart their mint plants from seedlings or cuttings. To start from a cutting,\njust prop a piece of stem in a glass of water until it sprouts roots. Then\nplant as you would a seedling. You may even be able to do this with the fresh\nmint you purchase at the grocery store.\n\nTransplanting\n\nWhen choosing a location for your mint plants, you should plan on some kind of\nbarrier to keep your plants contained. Mint will spread uncontrollably if you\nlet it have free reign in your garden. Many people grow mint in containers\nsimply because it keeps it from taking over.\n\nMint grows best in partial shade, especially during the heat of the summer\nmonths. If they are growing in full sun, water more frequently to keep the\nplants from stressing.\n\nPlants will grow to a height of around 2 feet and a width of the same. But\nonce it sends out runners, it will spread further than the original plant.\n\nGrowing Instructions\n\nWater your plants frequently for the first year, but after that they will have\na large enough root system that they should only require watering during very\ndry weather.\n\nMint spreads by roots and underground runners, so you’ll find that if you grow\nit in the garden, more plants seem to spring up nearby. A piece of garden trim\nsunk at least a foot into the soil can help keep the roots confined.\n\nKeep the top of the plant trimmed so that it grows more leaves to the sides\nrather than growing taller. You will be a better harvest this way.\n\nContainers\n\nDue to the aggressive nature of mint, many people choose to grow their mint\nplants in containers even if their regular herbs are planted in the garden.\n\nAfter a few years, your plant will grow to match the size of its container and\nwill eventually get root-bound by the pot. You should de-pot your mint and\nsplit your plant every two or three years.\n\nA 12-inch pot is fine for one plant, though a larger one would allow for more\ngrowth and a much larger plant. You will still need to re-pot it occasionally\nwhich can be a more difficult job when the plant is really large.\n\nIf you have your mint containers sitting near your garden, watch out that any\nstray stems don’t grow down to the ground over the edge of the pot. A healthy\nstem will easily take root, and you can find your mint has spread to the\ngarden.\n\nYou can grow potted mint indoors as well, but it can grow a little large for\nthe average windowsill.\n\nPests and Diseases\n\nBecause of their strong smell, mint is seldom bothered by many insect pests.\nIn fact, growing mint around other plants and vegetables can help keep insects\naway without adding extra pesticides to your garden.\n\nAphids, spider mites and whiteflies are all small insects that sometimes\ntrouble mint. A strong stream of plain water can usually wash them off though\nyou’ll have to do this every few days. Insecticidal soap sprays can also help\nrepel pests.\n\nMint can also get rust, a fungus infection that looks like orange-brown\npatches on the undersides of the leaves. Don’t let the leaves get too wet\nduring watering, and you can treat it with a standard fungicide spray. Don’t\nharvest any mint for several days afterwards, and wash well.\n\nHarvest and Storage\n\nHarvesting mint is as simple as picking a few fresh leaves off the plant when\nyou want them. Never take more than 1/3 of the leaves on the plant at a time\nand make sure to allow it time to regrow before harvesting again. If you need\nmore mint, plant several plants to accommodate rather than over-harvest just\none\n\nIf one plant produces more than you need, trim it anyway or it will get\novergrown and future leaves will be very poor in flavor.\n\nJust because mint is a perennial, doesn’t mean that it will survive through\nheavy frost. A cold snap will kill the aboveground part of your mint, and the\nroots will sprout again next spring. That means that when you are expecting a\nfrost, you should try to harvest as much mint as possible. The leaves will be\nruined by the frost. At the same time, you want to leave enough plant material\nto cover over the roots for winter protection.\n\nA compromise would be to pick as many mint leaves as you can before the frost,\nthen add a layer of mulch over your plants so that they are protected from the\ncold. This applies for outdoor container mint as well.\n\nFresh mint leaves can be kept in the fridge for 3 to 5 days before they start\nto wilt. Longer storage is best with dried mint. You can use a dehydrator, an\noven set on low, or even just hang bundles of mint leaves in a warm well-\nventilated room. Air drying can take up to 2 weeks though. Store dry mint in\nan air-tight container and it will keep up to a year. Mint leaves can also be\nfrozen.\n\n## 18 Responses to “How to Grow Mint”\n\n 1. Tom From Gardenia Care Says: August 23rd, 2011 at 5:01 am\n\nI would always plant mint in a tub or pot because it will spread like wild\nfire. I’ve planted mint in mixed herb containers and have had to remove the\nmint from them as they take over the whole container. So no I plant a single\nplant in a single pot where it can’t escape!\n\n 2. Sue Says: October 25th, 2011 at 9:07 am\n\nThis information was very helpful. I have a question about wintering over mint\nin small pots. I am in Zone 5. Should I heal them in to the ground or cover\nwith plastic? Thank you for your help. Sue\n\n 3. Administrator Says: November 28th, 2011 at 8:17 am\n\nI grow my mint in an 18 inch pot and do nothing to protect it during winter, I\nam also in zone 5.\n\nDo not cover with plastic, that is definitely a bad idea. That will just cause\nrot. If you’re concerned, partially bury the pots in soil or leaf debris, it\nmay not be necessary, but it won’t hurt anything.\n\n 4. Amber Says: November 28th, 2011 at 10:23 am\n\nDo you know the life cycle of this plant thanks.!\n\n 5. Jane Says: June 20th, 2012 at 10:40 pm\n\nI’m in S. California and by this time of year (June) my mint is being eaten by\nsomething which chews on every single leaf. Any idea what it is?\n\n 6. Rebecca Says: July 28th, 2012 at 10:15 am\n\nExcellent and very well researched post! I never even considered freezing my\nmint. This will really help me out when I need to harvest as much as possible\nbefore the frost. I use my mint sprigs in juice recipes, so I wouldn’t get any\nbenefit from drying them. How long will mint keep if I freeze it?\n\n 7. Roberta Says: August 10th, 2012 at 8:08 am\n\nI am trying to grow spearmint from established plants. It is late summer, will\nthat be a problem? I use spearmint to make a water repellant to put down in\nmole holes/tunnels, it actually seems to work to make moles tunnel elsewhere.\n\n 8. Brandon Bennett Says: October 27th, 2012 at 3:08 pm\n\n@Jane. Your plants are most likely being eaten by cut worms. I have the same\nproblem, almost year round here in Yuma, AZ. I raise mints and Basil. They\nlove the Basil but they have also gone after my Spearmint. These\nworm/caterpillars are prevalent here. They are from moths, not butterflies.\n\nI try not to use pesticides and they don’t typically work. What does work is\ntaking a good hour and looking for the perpetrators, peeling them off your\nplants and disposing of them. Of course, two weeks later, new ones arrive and\nit is an endless battle :/\n\nGood luck!\n\n 9. del paquin Says: March 30th, 2013 at 1:19 pm\n\ni did not cut my mint before the winter and now after the snow has melted, the\nleaves are brown/black but with green at the very ends..should i cut back the\nstems so that the new growth will occur? thanks del\n\n 10. Administrator Says: April 1st, 2013 at 9:39 am\n\nUnnecessary del, Mint will grow regardless. But if you want to clean it up,\nfeel free.\n\n 11. Eberto Leal Says: January 6th, 2015 at 12:36 pm\n\nWhen do you recommend to plant mint in zone 9bg? Thanks.\n\n 12. Susan Says: May 16th, 2015 at 10:27 am\n\nMy parents grew fresh mint in the back yard just off our steps. My dad mowed\nit down in the fall, it sprouted up in the spring. we had mint in our tea\nevery summer/fall for 28 years.\n\nyum\n\n 13. carole Says: June 25th, 2015 at 10:11 am\n\nwant to know if anyone can or knows of why chocolate mint that was in the\ncontainer had holes and then told to plant in ground . . and then was none.\ndid mix wih the other mints and then none or was it something else and the\nordered more and then got and then nochoclate taste but the peppermint yes.\n\n 14. louise batby Says: August 29th, 2015 at 2:25 pm\n\nI live in the west indies and my mint is not doing too well planted in a box\ncontainer about 20 centimètres deep. I lined the raised box with plasic and\nthen covered it with earth so the water doesn’t leak out – could this be the\nproblem>? the air is extremely humid now as it’s the cyclonic season!\n\n 15. Faye Hirsty Says: September 24th, 2015 at 11:08 am\n\nI followed the general instructions planting my mint in a partially sunny\narea. However, I was not sure if I should have the pot in the ground or above\nthe ground to prevent the mint from spreading.\n\nDoes the pot stay at ground level, or below the ground? I dug down about 4.5\ninches and placed the pot inside the ground. I can still move it up. Thanks\nfor your help.\n\n 16. Administrator Says: December 24th, 2015 at 6:22 am\n\nAbove the ground, and you have to monitor it to make sure the mint doesn’t\ngrow over the edge and touch the ground. That said, it doesn’t really spread\nthat much.\n\n 17. Shana Says: April 27th, 2017 at 7:55 am\n\nI have mint in a container and I live in zone 5. When will it began to grow\nback? It doesn’t look like it is alive.\n\n 18. Administrator Says: May 8th, 2017 at 3:18 pm\n\nIn all the years I lived in zone 5 mint always came back, though yes,\nsometimes it took time. Spearmint on the other hand, in a pot, sometimes did\nnot. 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For instance, if you want to be 100% organic, you can avoid all the chemicals commercial manufacturers commonly use, such as wetting agents and pesticides that you don’t want in your pots.", "It is an additional incentive to compost every bit of organic waste generated in the house and the garden. But more than anything, it feels good to be self- sufficient as a gardener.", "Unlike garden soil that is continuously subjected to changes due to exposure to the elements, you can have more control on the structure, composition and nutrient content potting soil.", "At the same time, it should have enough structural integrity to support the plant. Water logging must be avoided at any cost; it is the number one killer of potted plants. But the soil should have sufficient water retention capacity. However, it should not become too compacted as the moisture dries up between watering.", "Potting soil should be able to provide a continuous supply of all the different nutrients that plants need for growth. When it comes to nutrients, it is easier to be more precise with potting soil, but plants can quickly deplete the limited quantity present in the given amount, leading to soil deterioration.", "Keep in mind that potting soil requires frequent topping up, and that timely inputs have to come from us to maintain its quality.", "Soil dug up from your garden can form a major part of your soil mix because of its ready availability.", "Loamy soil is the best; it retains the right amount of water for plants, allows air circulation and root run, and supports beneficial soil organisms. If the soil is too sandy, it drains too fast, necessitating frequent watering. Sand is mainly silica, and has very little to offer in terms of nutrition to either plants or microbes in the soil.", "On the other hand, clay-like soil has very fine particles that get compacted easily, preventing the movement of air and water through the soil. This results in water logging and the growth of undesirable organisms such as mold that thrive in constant dampness. When dry, plant roots find it difficult to grow deep into compacted clay soil.", "Water the soil and wait for five minutes. Then, take a handful and squeeze it in your palm. Open the palm and look at the texture now.", "If the soil holds together temporarily but falls apart when you and move your hand a bit, you have loamy soil.", "Sandy soil will fall apart easily, but clay will hold its shape. Whatever type of garden soil you have, it is possible to amend the soil by adding organic matter in the form of manure or compost.", "Perlite is a whitish inorganic material formed from a type of volcanic glass when it is heated at a very high temperature to make it porous.", "It is mined in some parts of the country and processed for use in agriculture because of its light texture and the ability to hold air and water while allowing good drainage.", "Perlite is especially good for seed starting as it is sterile and light enough to facilitate the sprouting of seeds and the root run of tender seedlings.", "Concerns about the depletion of this natural resource and the environmental impact of mining and transportation have slightly reduced its use lately, but a suitable substitute is yet to be found.", "Like perlite, it has water retentive capacity combined with good drainage. As a sterile medium for plant growth, it is often used on its own in soilless gardening such as hydroponics, or in combination with soil and other materials in potting mixtures.", "Bulbs and tubers are often stored in dry vermiculite as it prevents rot by absorbing excess water from them without drying them out.", "Vermiculite is ideal for seed starting; it is even considered superior to perlite because it holds water for much longer. Also, it has more to offer to the plants by way of nutrition.", "When added to clayey soil, vermiculite increases drainage and air circulation through the mixture. It is equally good for sandy soil as it helps retain more water and nutrients.", "Sand, particularly river sand, has some of the properties of perlite and vermiculite, and can be used in its place in almost all types of potting soil.", "Almost wholly made up of silica, it is heavy and helps anchor plants. It cannot hold much water or nutrients, but allows good drainage. Easy availability in almost any part of the country makes it a good addition to potting soils.", "Compost is made from plant and animal waste that is allowed to rot until it breaks down into a dark-colored material of uniform dark color and no offensive smell.", "Just like the soil from your garden, all the compost towards your potting soil can be sourced without any additional expense if you make it in your own yard.", "If you have a compost pile, you can dump all your kitchen waste and garden waste into it and allow nature to do its magic, turning it into rich compost.", "It is not without reason that compost is often referred to as black gold in gardening circles. It is rich in organic compounds and minerals that can be used by your plants for luxurious growth. It also contains billions of microbes that help in keeping the soil well balanced. Compost increases the water retention of the soil too.", "Finished compost should ideally be neutral or slightly acidic. When you use it in potting soil, compost should be aired well and screened to get uniform- sized particles devoid of hard materials like bones and stones.", "Fresh manure should be allowed to rot and age before it can be used in potting mixtures. Well-rotten manure has a texture similar to compost and has no offensive smell.", "Leaf mold is partially composted, crushed leaves. It can add organic matter to the soil much like compost and manure, but does not provide as much nutrition because it decomposes very slowly.", "Peat or sphagnum moss is an amorphous, partially decomposed material of organic origin, usually found in waterlogged bogs. It is often used as a bulking agent in soil mixes.", "When it is wetted thoroughly before use, it retains water and nutrients for extended periods, but once it is allowed to go dry, it resists wetting. Use of peat increases the acidity, so it is used as soil amendment for alkaline soils. When mixed with neutral garden soil, limestone should be added to reduce the acidity.", "Marketed as an alternative to peat– the overexploitation of which is now raising environmental concerns–coir is a good wetting and bulking agent, but does not have any nutrients plants can use.", "Limestone is a naturally occurring mineral substance that has the carbonate salts of calcium and magnesium. Although plants need these minerals, limestone is mainly used in potting soil or in the garden to reduce acidity.", "Calcitic limestone and dolomite are the two types of limestone in common use; the former mainly consisting of calcium carbonate with very low levels of magnesium while dolomite has both minerals in more or less equal quantities.", "You don’t necessarily need all of the above ingredients to make your potting soil, but you will need some organic materials and some inorganic materials mainly for the nutritional benefits they offer.", "You will also need at least one of the materials that ensure good drainage because plants hate sitting in stagnant water.", "The first two you will probably have in your yard; the third can be sourced inexpensively from your nearest garden center.", "2 parts garden soil 1 parts compost 1 part coir/peat (add 2-3 Tbsp limestone to a gallon of peat to balance acidity)", "The garden soil and compost in your soil mix should take care of most of the nutritional needs of your plants, but it is not a bad idea to add some long- release organic fertilizers such as bone meal, blood meal or fish emulsion to the soil. 2-3 Tablespoons per gallon would do. Natural inorganic fertilizers include rock phosphate, gypsum and limestone.", "In case you don’t have enough garden soil, or don’t want to dig it up, you can go for this soilless potting mix:", "2 part vermiculite 1 part peat moss/coir 1 part compost 2 Tbsp bone meal/gallon 2 Tbsp limestone/gallon 2 Tbsp blood meal/gallon 2 Tbsp rock phosphate/gallon", "Most cacti and succulents need a quick-draining medium; otherwise they will rot. It is relatively cheap and easy to make though.", "1 part loamy soil (you can also use a mixture of equal parts of soil and compost) 1 part perlite 1 part sand", "After you have made your mixture, it is a good idea to test its pH level. It is to know whether it is acidic or alkaline. Rated on a scale of 1 to 14, a pH of 7 is considered neutral. Any reading that falls below 7 is acidic while higher numbers indicate alkalinity.", "Most plants do well in a neutral soil, or slightly acidic soil, so the general idea is to keep the pH reading as nearer to 7 as possible. You can test the pH of your potting mixture using a home-testing kit available at garden centers or from here on Amazon.", "Decaying organic matter makes the soil slightly acidic, but finished compost is more or less neutral. Adding plenty of compost to the potting soil is the simplest way to neutralize both acidic and alkaline soils because it acts as a buffer.", "Many shrubs such as azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons that naturally grow as understory plants along the edges of forests are used to the acidic soil that results from decaying leaf litter. So are peat blog plants such as heaths and heathers. They are commonly referred to as ericaceous plants.", "A good recipe for ericaceous potting soil would be 50% peat, 20% perlite, 10% sand and 10% garden soil and 10% sand. If you want to spare peat bogs, coir is an environment-friendly alternative if you can find it, but it is a poor substitute. Adding pine needles or sulfur may also help make the soil acidic.", "Some plants cannot stand acidic oil. They may do fine in neutral soil, but do much better if the soil is on the sweeter side (as opposed to acidic/sour soil).", "Lime-rich soils that have very little organic content are naturally alkaline, so if you’re using that kind of garden soil in your potting mixture, you may end up with alkaline soil without any effort. However, if you find that the prepared potting mix is acidic, and you want to grow geraniums, thyme or cucumbers, you can amend it by adding wood ash or powdered limestone.", "The quantity of lime to be added depends on the type of the garden soil you used and the effective pH of the mix.", "Potting mix containing sandy soil may require much less lime than one that has clayey soil. Good drainage is also important as water logging tends to make the soil acidic. If you intend to grow citrus trees or peach tree in pots, make them happy by providing sweet soil.", "After you have used your homemade potting soil for some amount of time, you will be able to recognize some deficiencies such as the soil drying up too quickly, growth of mold or soil pests. Don’t lose heart; you can easily tackle them because you know exactly what the mix contains.", "You can increase organic matter (compost/manure/leaf mold/peat/coir) to increase water retention. To reduce fungal growth, you can try improving air and water circulation by adding more perlite. If pests are a problem, you have the option of using organic pesticides such as neem oil or pasteurizing slightly dampened soil mix in your oven by heating it at 160F for an hour.", "It is a good idea to record the composition of your soil mix and amendments used, if any. With experience, you will be able to make different types of potting soil tailored to the plants you want to grow.", "Susan is a Certified Health Coach, Master Gardener, and sustainability expert who has authored over twenty top-selling books on healthy living, clean eating, gardening, and natural wellness. She has taught thousands of people how to shop, cook, eat and live well.", "Her personal commitment to wellness combined with a thorough knowledge of using food as medicine has fueled the sale of over 100,000 copies of her recipe and wellness books. 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Pages on this site may include affiliate links to Amazon and its affiliate sites on which the owner of this website will make a referral commission." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Make Your Own Super Powered Potting Soil\n\n * Skip to primary navigation\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n * Skip to footer\n\n# How To Make Your Own Super Powered Potting Soil\n\nPublished: Jul 14, 2015 · Modified: Jan 23, 2020 by Susan Patterson · This\npost may contain affiliate links ·\n\nYou can find any number of potting soil mixes in the market, but making your\nown offers many advantages.\n\nFor one thing, you will know exactly what goes into it. For instance, if you\nwant to be 100% organic, you can avoid all the chemicals commercial\nmanufacturers commonly use, such as wetting agents and pesticides that you\ndon’t want in your pots.\n\nYou can also reduce gardening costs while using up the resources you have in\nyour garden.\n\nIt is an additional incentive to compost every bit of organic waste generated\nin the house and the garden. But more than anything, it feels good to be self-\nsufficient as a gardener.\n\n## What does it take to prepare a general purpose potting soil?\n\nA potting soil is only as good as the ingredients that go into its making.\n\nUnlike garden soil that is continuously subjected to changes due to exposure\nto the elements, you can have more control on the structure, composition and\nnutrient content potting soil.\n\nTo facilitate optimum root run and provide proper drainage, the best potting\nsoil is light and airy.\n\nAt the same time, it should have enough structural integrity to support the\nplant. Water logging must be avoided at any cost; it is the number one killer\nof potted plants. But the soil should have sufficient water retention\ncapacity. However, it should not become too compacted as the moisture dries up\nbetween watering.\n\nPotting soil should be able to provide a continuous supply of all the\ndifferent nutrients that plants need for growth. When it comes to nutrients,\nit is easier to be more precise with potting soil, but plants can quickly\ndeplete the limited quantity present in the given amount, leading to soil\ndeterioration.\n\nKeep in mind that potting soil requires frequent topping up, and that timely\ninputs have to come from us to maintain its quality.\n\n## Ingredients of a general purpose potting soil\n\n### Garden soil\n\nSoil dug up from your garden can form a major part of your soil mix because of\nits ready availability.\n\nLoamy soil is the best; it retains the right amount of water for plants,\nallows air circulation and root run, and supports beneficial soil organisms.\nIf the soil is too sandy, it drains too fast, necessitating frequent watering.\nSand is mainly silica, and has very little to offer in terms of nutrition to\neither plants or microbes in the soil.\n\nOn the other hand, clay-like soil has very fine particles that get compacted\neasily, preventing the movement of air and water through the soil. This\nresults in water logging and the growth of undesirable organisms such as mold\nthat thrive in constant dampness. When dry, plant roots find it difficult to\ngrow deep into compacted clay soil.\n\nHere’s an easy test to find out whether your garden soil is too clayey or\nsandy:\n\nWater the soil and wait for five minutes. Then, take a handful and squeeze it\nin your palm. Open the palm and look at the texture now.\n\nIf the soil holds together temporarily but falls apart when you and move your\nhand a bit, you have loamy soil.\n\nSandy soil will fall apart easily, but clay will hold its shape. Whatever type\nof garden soil you have, it is possible to amend the soil by adding organic\nmatter in the form of manure or compost.\n\n### Perlite\n\nPerlite is a whitish inorganic material formed from a type of volcanic glass\nwhen it is heated at a very high temperature to make it porous.\n\nIt is mined in some parts of the country and processed for use in agriculture\nbecause of its light texture and the ability to hold air and water while\nallowing good drainage.\n\nIt is commonly used in potting soil for the same reasons.\n\nPerlite is especially good for seed starting as it is sterile and light enough\nto facilitate the sprouting of seeds and the root run of tender seedlings.\n\nConcerns about the depletion of this natural resource and the environmental\nimpact of mining and transportation have slightly reduced its use lately, but\na suitable substitute is yet to be found.\n\n### Vermiculite\n\nThis is another natural, inorganic material mainly consisting of silica.\n\nLike perlite, it has water retentive capacity combined with good drainage. As\na sterile medium for plant growth, it is often used on its own in soilless\ngardening such as hydroponics, or in combination with soil and other materials\nin potting mixtures.\n\nBulbs and tubers are often stored in dry vermiculite as it prevents rot by\nabsorbing excess water from them without drying them out.\n\nVermiculite is ideal for seed starting; it is even considered superior to\nperlite because it holds water for much longer. Also, it has more to offer to\nthe plants by way of nutrition.\n\nWhen added to clayey soil, vermiculite increases drainage and air circulation\nthrough the mixture. It is equally good for sandy soil as it helps retain more\nwater and nutrients.\n\n### Sand\n\nSand, particularly river sand, has some of the properties of perlite and\nvermiculite, and can be used in its place in almost all types of potting soil.\n\nAlmost wholly made up of silica, it is heavy and helps anchor plants. It\ncannot hold much water or nutrients, but allows good drainage. Easy\navailability in almost any part of the country makes it a good addition to\npotting soils.\n\n### Compost\n\nCompost is made from plant and animal waste that is allowed to rot until it\nbreaks down into a dark-colored material of uniform dark color and no\noffensive smell.\n\nJust like the soil from your garden, all the compost towards your potting soil\ncan be sourced without any additional expense if you make it in your own yard.\n\nIf you have a compost pile, you can dump all your kitchen waste and garden\nwaste into it and allow nature to do its magic, turning it into rich compost.\n\nIt is not without reason that compost is often referred to as black gold in\ngardening circles. It is rich in organic compounds and minerals that can be\nused by your plants for luxurious growth. It also contains billions of\nmicrobes that help in keeping the soil well balanced. Compost increases the\nwater retention of the soil too.\n\nCompost from your pile can be used directly in garden beds after aerating it\nand testing its pH level.\n\nFinished compost should ideally be neutral or slightly acidic. When you use it\nin potting soil, compost should be aired well and screened to get uniform-\nsized particles devoid of hard materials like bones and stones.\n\nRecommended Reading: Composting 101: How To Make Compost That Works Like\nRocket Fuel For Your Garden\n\n### Manure\n\nManure is the waste of animals generated in farms rearing cattle, horse,\nturkey or chicken.\n\nFresh manure should be allowed to rot and age before it can be used in potting\nmixtures. Well-rotten manure has a texture similar to compost and has no\noffensive smell.\n\n### Leaf mold\n\nLeaf mold is partially composted, crushed leaves. It can add organic matter to\nthe soil much like compost and manure, but does not provide as much nutrition\nbecause it decomposes very slowly.\n\n### Peat/sphagnum moss\n\nPeat or sphagnum moss is an amorphous, partially decomposed material of\norganic origin, usually found in waterlogged bogs. It is often used as a\nbulking agent in soil mixes.\n\nWhen it is wetted thoroughly before use, it retains water and nutrients for\nextended periods, but once it is allowed to go dry, it resists wetting. Use of\npeat increases the acidity, so it is used as soil amendment for alkaline\nsoils. When mixed with neutral garden soil, limestone should be added to\nreduce the acidity.\n\n### Coir pith / Coconut coir\n\nThis organic product comes from coconut husks that are processed to obtain\ncoir fibers for other industrial uses.\n\nThe coconut pith is aged or composted to form the soil additive coir or coco\npeat.\n\nMarketed as an alternative to peat– the overexploitation of which is now\nraising environmental concerns–coir is a good wetting and bulking agent, but\ndoes not have any nutrients plants can use.\n\n### Limestone\n\nLimestone is a naturally occurring mineral substance that has the carbonate\nsalts of calcium and magnesium. Although plants need these minerals, limestone\nis mainly used in potting soil or in the garden to reduce acidity.\n\nCalcitic limestone and dolomite are the two types of limestone in common use;\nthe former mainly consisting of calcium carbonate with very low levels of\nmagnesium while dolomite has both minerals in more or less equal quantities.\n\n## Mixing a general purpose potting soil\n\nYou don’t necessarily need all of the above ingredients to make your potting\nsoil, but you will need some organic materials and some inorganic materials\nmainly for the nutritional benefits they offer.\n\nYou will also need at least one of the materials that ensure good drainage\nbecause plants hate sitting in stagnant water.\n\n### For the simplest potting soil you will need:\n\n2 parts garden soil 1 parts compost 1 parts perlite/sand\n\nThe first two you will probably have in your yard; the third can be sourced\ninexpensively from your nearest garden center.\n\n### If your garden soil is too sandy, you can improve water retention by\nchanging the formula to:\n\n2 parts garden soil 1 parts compost 1 part coir/peat (add 2-3 Tbsp limestone\nto a gallon of peat to balance acidity)\n\n## How to enrich your potting mix\n\nThe garden soil and compost in your soil mix should take care of most of the\nnutritional needs of your plants, but it is not a bad idea to add some long-\nrelease organic fertilizers such as bone meal, blood meal or fish emulsion to\nthe soil. 2-3 Tablespoons per gallon would do. Natural inorganic fertilizers\ninclude rock phosphate, gypsum and limestone.\n\nIn case you don’t have enough garden soil, or don’t want to dig it up, you can\ngo for this soilless potting mix:\n\n2 part vermiculite 1 part peat moss/coir 1 part compost 2 Tbsp bone\nmeal/gallon 2 Tbsp limestone/gallon 2 Tbsp blood meal/gallon 2 Tbsp rock\nphosphate/gallon\n\n### Cactus soil:\n\nMost cacti and succulents need a quick-draining medium; otherwise they will\nrot. It is relatively cheap and easy to make though.\n\nJust mix together\n\n1 part loamy soil (you can also use a mixture of equal parts of soil and\ncompost) 1 part perlite 1 part sand\n\n## Testing the soil for pH\n\nAfter you have made your mixture, it is a good idea to test its pH level. It\nis to know whether it is acidic or alkaline. Rated on a scale of 1 to 14, a pH\nof 7 is considered neutral. Any reading that falls below 7 is acidic while\nhigher numbers indicate alkalinity.\n\nMost plants do well in a neutral soil, or slightly acidic soil, so the general\nidea is to keep the pH reading as nearer to 7 as possible. You can test the pH\nof your potting mixture using a home-testing kit available at garden centers\nor from here on Amazon.\n\nDecaying organic matter makes the soil slightly acidic, but finished compost\nis more or less neutral. Adding plenty of compost to the potting soil is the\nsimplest way to neutralize both acidic and alkaline soils because it acts as a\nbuffer.\n\n### Acid-loving plants\n\nAs we mentioned earlier, most plants like a neutral soil, but some thrive on\nacidic soil.\n\nMany shrubs such as azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons that naturally grow\nas understory plants along the edges of forests are used to the acidic soil\nthat results from decaying leaf litter. So are peat blog plants such as heaths\nand heathers. They are commonly referred to as ericaceous plants.\n\n### Here’s a list of acid-loving plants you might want to grow in pots:\n\nHydrangea, Gardenia, Magnolia, Azalea, Rhododendrons, Roses, Holly,\nBlueberries, Juniper, Ferns, Asters, Lettuce, Kale, Potato, Onions, Garlic\n\nA good recipe for ericaceous potting soil would be 50% peat, 20% perlite, 10%\nsand and 10% garden soil and 10% sand. If you want to spare peat bogs, coir is\nan environment-friendly alternative if you can find it, but it is a poor\nsubstitute. Adding pine needles or sulfur may also help make the soil acidic.\n\n### Plants requiring sweet soil\n\nSome plants cannot stand acidic oil. They may do fine in neutral soil, but do\nmuch better if the soil is on the sweeter side (as opposed to acidic/sour\nsoil).\n\nLime-rich soils that have very little organic content are naturally alkaline,\nso if you’re using that kind of garden soil in your potting mixture, you may\nend up with alkaline soil without any effort. However, if you find that the\nprepared potting mix is acidic, and you want to grow geraniums, thyme or\ncucumbers, you can amend it by adding wood ash or powdered limestone.\n\nThe quantity of lime to be added depends on the type of the garden soil you\nused and the effective pH of the mix.\n\nPotting mix containing sandy soil may require much less lime than one that has\nclayey soil. Good drainage is also important as water logging tends to make\nthe soil acidic. If you intend to grow citrus trees or peach tree in pots,\nmake them happy by providing sweet soil.\n\n### A few others that need alkaline soil are:\n\nLilies, Daisies, Poppy, Hyacinth, Crocus, Morning glory, Clematis, Artichoke,\nLeek, Swiss chard\n\n## Solving common potting soil problems\n\nAfter you have used your homemade potting soil for some amount of time, you\nwill be able to recognize some deficiencies such as the soil drying up too\nquickly, growth of mold or soil pests. Don’t lose heart; you can easily tackle\nthem because you know exactly what the mix contains.\n\nYou can increase organic matter (compost/manure/leaf mold/peat/coir) to\nincrease water retention. To reduce fungal growth, you can try improving air\nand water circulation by adding more perlite. If pests are a problem, you have\nthe option of using organic pesticides such as neem oil or pasteurizing\nslightly dampened soil mix in your oven by heating it at 160F for an hour.\n\nIt is a good idea to record the composition of your soil mix and amendments\nused, if any. With experience, you will be able to make different types of\npotting soil tailored to the plants you want to grow.\n\n### Read Next: 11 Strange Things That Will Improve Your Soil\n\n### Related Posts\n\n * ## 6 Fragrant Herbs & Plants That Repel Flies\n\n * ## 23 Beautiful & Practical Ways To Upcycle Mason Jars In The Garden\n\n * ## 10 Gorgeous Plants For A Vibrant Display Of Autumn Colors\n\n### Subscribe to the Natural Living Ideas Newsletter\n\nGet natural living ideas and organic gardening tips delivered to your inbox.\n\nPrevious Post: « 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Drinking Coconut Water Daily\n\nNext Post: 25 Real Food Popsicle Recipes That Will Awaken Your Taste Buds »\n\nSusan Patterson\n\nSusan is a Certified Health Coach, Master Gardener, and sustainability expert\nwho has authored over twenty top-selling books on healthy living, clean\neating, gardening, and natural wellness. 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Pages on this site may include affiliate links to Amazon and\nits affiliate sites on which the owner of this website will make a referral\ncommission.\n\nCopyright © 2020 Natural Living Ideas on the Foodie Pro Theme\n\n10.3Kshares\n\n * 9.2K\n * 1.1K\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://bonnieplants.com:80/growing/growing-mint/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20181006053022/http://bonnieplants.com:80/growing/growing-mint/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Bonnie Plants", "passages": [ "This mint plant is happy tucked into a corner of a vegetable and herb garden, where it is kept in check by regular replanting of the areas all around it.", "Because mint tends to take over, many gardeners plant mint in a small pot and then plant that pot in the ground or inside a larger container.", "All types of mint (including sweet mint, spearmint, peppermint, and chocolate mint) are fast-growing, spreading plants, so you must give them a place to spread without getting in the way, or plant them in a pot. Mint sends out runners that spread above and just below the ground, quickly forming large, lush green patches. In the right place it makes a pretty seasonal ground cover. You can also contain mint in tight places such as between pavers of a walkway where your feet will brush against the leaves to release its fragrance.", "Plant mint in the spring, or in the fall in frost-free climates, setting seedlings 18 to 24 inches apart. Try growing mint in a pot where you can keep it in check and handy near the kitchen for a constant supply of sprigs. To give roots an ideal growing environment, fill the pot with Miracle-Gro® Moisture Control® Potting Mix, which helps protect against over- and under- watering.", "Mint tolerates light frost, but the top will eventually die back in winter in all but the mild coastal climates. Roots are hardy in zones 5 though 11.", "In the ground, select a damp area in your garden in either full sun or part shade. Mint prefers fertile soil with a pH from 6.0 to 7.0. Mint is plenty vigorous on its own, but will appreciate a little fertilizer every couple of weeks, especially if you harvest a lot. One good choice is Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed® Tomato, Fruits & Vegetables Plant Food, so you can feed your mint all the nutrition it needs at the same time you water. (Be sure to follow label directions.) Keep the soil moist and mulch around the plant to keep its roots moist.", "Keep plants in check by harvesting the tips regularly and pulling up wayward runners. Mint’s small flowers bloom from June to September; trim these before the buds open to keep the plant compact. Although slightly frost tolerant, the top of mint will eventually die back in winter except in zones 8 and south, but the root are quite hardy, surviving into zone 5 (some varieties even into zone 3). Lift and replant your mint every 3 to 4 years to keep your patch’s flavor and scent strong.", "Although mint is a rugged plant, when it is young it is vulnerable to whiteflies, blackflies, spider mites, snails, and slugs.", "Harvest mint leaves at any size by pinching off stems. For a large harvest, wait until just before the plant blooms, when the flavor is most intense, then cut the whole plant to just above the first or second set of leaves. In the process, you will remove the yellowing lower leaves and promote bushier growth. Three such harvests per season are typical for mint.", "Mint flavors drinks from mojito to iced tea. Orange mint leaves and slices of oranges add fresh flavor to this pitcher of water.", "Fresh mint leaves are a nice complement to lamb, fish, poultry, and vegetables such as peas, new potatoes, and carrots. Mint also blends well with green or fruit salads and beverages such as punch, lemonade, and tea. Two very well- known drinks, mint julep and Cuban mojito, both depend on spearmint for their cool zest. Freeze mint in cubes for iced tea. You can also preserve it in vinegar or dry it for potpourri or sachets.", "Get gardening info on the go with our free app, HOMEGROWN with Bonnie Plants. Find out more, or download it now for iPhone or Android.", "Absolutely. Set one plant in a pot that’s about 12 to 14 inches in diameter, preferably one that will withstand freezing winter temperatures. Choose a quality potting mix, and consider adding a water-retaining polymer at the rate recommended on the label. Keep the pot watered when the surface is dry, and enjoy cutting your mint. Remember, cutting encourages flavorful new growth. The plant will go dormant in the winter, but it will sprout again in spring. Be sure to place the pot on a paved surface or pedestal so the mint will not escape into your beds through the drainage holes in the pot.", "Most people worry about having too much mint, but any herb grown in a pot or that you plant to harvest regularly needs extra nutrition. Use a time-release fertilizer in spring when growth begins; just read the label for the recommended rate. If growth slows in the summer, be sure the soil is moist. You can also top-dress a bed of mint in the spring with compost or composted manure. This will improve the soil, especially is your soil is sandy and quick to dry out.", "It sounds like a good idea. Remember, when the stems get long in the summer, they can bend over and root on the other side of the edging. If you are worried about mint competing with other plants, especially in well-worked garden soil, plant it in a bed that is contained by concrete. No, don’t pour a border, but a narrow strip between your house foundation and a sidewalk or driveway is a good spot. You can also plant it in a place where, if it escapes the edging, it will be in the lawn. When you mow, the aroma will be incredible!", "Mint tea is easy to make. Cut 3 or 4 stems’ worth of mint, 6 to 8 inches long. Rinse off the stems and leaves to remove any dust from outdoors. Put them in a pitcher or teapot and pour boiling water over them. After about 10 minutes, remove the green leaves with a long-handled spoon. Sweeten if desired and drink hot or pour over ice. Refrigerate any that is left and enjoy for the next couple of days. You can also add mint to the pitcher to steep with orange pekoe tea bags. Just remove the mint when you remove the tea bags. Sweeten the tea with honey, lemon, or however you and your family like your tea." ] }, "parsed_md": "Growing Mint - Bonnie Plants\n\n * Find a Bonnie Retailer\n * Our Story\n * Community\n * Plant FAQs\n * Contact Us\n * Cabbage Program\n * Careers\n\n * Vegetables\n\n * Artichoke\n * Arugula\n * Asparagus\n * Beans\n * Broccoli\n * Brussels Sprouts\n * Cabbage\n\n * Cantaloupe\n * Cauliflower\n * Celery\n * Collards\n * Corn\n * Cucumbers\n * Edamame\n\n * Eggplant\n * Kale\n * Kohlrabi\n * Lettuce\n * Mustard Greens\n * Okra\n * Onions\n\n * Peas - Green\n * Peppers\n * Potatoes\n * Pumpkins\n * Rhubarb\n * Rutabaga\n * Spinach\n\n * Squash\n * Strawberries\n * Sweet Potato\n * Swiss Chard\n * Tomatillo\n * Tomatoes\n * Turnip Greens\n\n * Watermelon\n * Heirlooms\n * All America Winners\n * Most Popular\n * New for 2018\n\n * Herbs\n\n * Basil - Cinnamon\n * Basil - Holy\n * Basil - Purple\n * Basil - Sweet\n * Basil - Thai\n * Bee Balm\n * Catnip\n * Chives-Garlic\n\n * Chives-Onion\n * Cilantro\n * Citronella\n * Dill - Fernleaf\n * Fennel - Green Leaf\n * Lavender\n * Lavender - Fernleaf\n * Lemon Balm\n\n * Lemongrass\n * Mint - Chocolate\n * Mint - Peppermint\n * Mint - Spearmint\n * Mint - Sweet\n * Oregano - Greek\n * Oregano - Hot & Spicy\n * Oregano - Italian\n\n * Parsley - Curled\n * Parsley - Flat Italian\n * Pet Grass\n * Rosemary\n * Sage\n * Sage - Pineapple\n * Stevia\n * Sweet Marjoram\n\n * Tarragon - Mexican\n * Thyme - English\n * Thyme - German\n * Thyme - Lemon\n * All America Winners\n * Most Popular\n\n * Organics\n\n * Broccoli\n * Cucumber\n * Cucumber - Japanese\n * Cilantro\n * Curled Parsley\n * Curly Kale\n * Flat Italian Parsley\n * Onion Chives\n\n * Pepper - Bonnie Green Bell\n * Pepper - Hot Banana\n * Pepper - Jalapeño Hot\n * Pepper - Poblano-Ancho Hot\n * Pepper - Red Bell\n * Pepper - Serrano Hot\n * Pepper - Sweet Banana\n * Pepper - Yellow Bell\n\n * Romaine Lettuce\n * Rosemary\n * Shikou Eggplant\n * Strawberry\n * Sweet Basil\n * Sweet Mint\n * Swiss Chard\n * Tomato - Better Boy\n\n * Tomato - Better Bush\n * Tomato - Braveheart Cherry\n * Tomato - Defiant\n * Tomato - Husky Cherry Red\n * Tomato - Monica Roma\n * Tomato - Red Beefsteak\n * Tomato - Sweet Million Cherry\n * Zucchini\n\n * Foodie Fresh\n\n * Try Basil\n * Pesto Party Basil\n * Cupcake Squash\n\n * Pinot Noir Sweet Bell Pepper\n * Tangerine Dream Sweet Snacking Pepper\n * Lemon Dream Sweet Snacking Pepper\n\n * Steak Sandwich Tomato\n * Napa Grape Small-Fruited Tomato\n * Meatball Eggplant\n\n * Success Made Simple\n * How to Grow\n\n### Vegetables\n\n * Artichoke\n * Arugula\n * Asparagus\n * Beans\n * Bitter Melon\n * Broccoli\n * Brussels Sprouts\n\n * Cabbage\n * Cantaloupe\n * Cauliflower\n * Collards\n * Corn\n * Cucumbers\n * Edamame\n\n * Eggplant\n * Green Peas\n * Jicama\n * Kale\n * Kohlrabi\n * Leeks\n * Lettuce\n\n * Mustard Greens\n * Okra\n * Onions\n * Peppers\n * Potatoes\n * Pumpkins\n * Radicchio\n\n * Rhubarb\n * Rutabaga\n * Spinach\n * Squash\n * Strawberries\n * Sweet Potato\n * Swiss Chard\n\n * Tomatillo\n * Tomatoes\n * Turnip Greens\n * Watermelon\n\n### Herbs\n\n * Basil\n * Bee Balm\n * Catnip\n * Chives\n\n * Cilantro\n * Citronella\n * Culantro\n * Dill-Fernleaf\n\n * Fennel\n * Lavender\n * Lemon Balm\n * Lemon Verbena\n\n * Mint\n * Oregano\n * Parsley\n * Pet Grass\n\n * Pineapple Sage\n * Rosemary\n * Sage\n * Stevia\n\n * Sweet Marjoram\n * Tarragon\n * Thyme\n\n * Gardening\n\n * Community Gardening\n * Composting\n * Container Gardening\n * Cool Season Gardening\n * Creative Container Plans\n * Edible Landscaping\n * Fall Gardening\n\n * Fertilizing\n * Garden Planning\n * Gardening Basics\n * Gardening to Save Money\n * Growing Techniques\n * Harvesting\n * Heirlooms\n\n * Herbs\n * How-To Projects\n * Mint\n * New Gardeners\n * Organic And Sustainable\n * Peppers\n * Planting Plans\n\n * Preserving Your Harvest\n * Problem Solving\n * Quirks\n * Raised Beds\n * Soil & Soil Building\n * Step-by-Step Planting\n * Strawberries\n\n * Timing & Seasonal\n * Tomatoes\n * Urban Gardening\n * Warm Season Gardening\n * Watering\n\n * Recipes\n\n# Growing Mint\n\nThis mint plant is happy tucked into a corner of a vegetable and herb garden,\nwhere it is kept in check by regular replanting of the areas all around it.\n\n## In the Garden\n\nBecause mint tends to take over, many gardeners plant mint in a small pot and\nthen plant that pot in the ground or inside a larger container.\n\nAll types of mint (including sweet mint, spearmint, peppermint, and chocolate\nmint) are fast-growing, spreading plants, so you must give them a place to\nspread without getting in the way, or plant them in a pot. Mint sends out\nrunners that spread above and just below the ground, quickly forming large,\nlush green patches. In the right place it makes a pretty seasonal ground\ncover. You can also contain mint in tight places such as between pavers of a\nwalkway where your feet will brush against the leaves to release its\nfragrance.\n\n## Soil, Planting, and Care\n\nPlant mint in the spring, or in the fall in frost-free climates, setting\nseedlings 18 to 24 inches apart. Try growing mint in a pot where you can keep\nit in check and handy near the kitchen for a constant supply of sprigs. To\ngive roots an ideal growing environment, fill the pot with Miracle-Gro®\nMoisture Control® Potting Mix, which helps protect against over- and under-\nwatering.\n\nMint tolerates light frost, but the top will eventually die back in winter in\nall but the mild coastal climates. Roots are hardy in zones 5 though 11.\n\nIn the ground, select a damp area in your garden in either full sun or part\nshade. Mint prefers fertile soil with a pH from 6.0 to 7.0. Mint is plenty\nvigorous on its own, but will appreciate a little fertilizer every couple of\nweeks, especially if you harvest a lot. One good choice is Miracle-Gro®\nLiquaFeed® Tomato, Fruits & Vegetables Plant Food, so you can feed your mint\nall the nutrition it needs at the same time you water. (Be sure to follow\nlabel directions.) Keep the soil moist and mulch around the plant to keep its\nroots moist.\n\nKeep plants in check by harvesting the tips regularly and pulling up wayward\nrunners. Mint’s small flowers bloom from June to September; trim these before\nthe buds open to keep the plant compact. Although slightly frost tolerant, the\ntop of mint will eventually die back in winter except in zones 8 and south,\nbut the root are quite hardy, surviving into zone 5 (some varieties even into\nzone 3). Lift and replant your mint every 3 to 4 years to keep your patch’s\nflavor and scent strong.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\nAlthough mint is a rugged plant, when it is young it is vulnerable to\nwhiteflies, blackflies, spider mites, snails, and slugs.\n\n## Harvest and Storage\n\nMint is easy to harvest. Just pinch off the leaves anytime you need them.\n\nHarvest mint leaves at any size by pinching off stems. For a large harvest,\nwait until just before the plant blooms, when the flavor is most intense, then\ncut the whole plant to just above the first or second set of leaves. In the\nprocess, you will remove the yellowing lower leaves and promote bushier\ngrowth. Three such harvests per season are typical for mint.\n\n## Uses\n\nMint flavors drinks from mojito to iced tea. Orange mint leaves and slices of\noranges add fresh flavor to this pitcher of water.\n\nFresh mint leaves are a nice complement to lamb, fish, poultry, and vegetables\nsuch as peas, new potatoes, and carrots. Mint also blends well with green or\nfruit salads and beverages such as punch, lemonade, and tea. Two very well-\nknown drinks, mint julep and Cuban mojito, both depend on spearmint for their\ncool zest. Freeze mint in cubes for iced tea. You can also preserve it in\nvinegar or dry it for potpourri or sachets.\n\nGet gardening info on the go with our free app, HOMEGROWN with Bonnie Plants.\nFind out more, or download it now for iPhone or Android.\n\n## FAQs\n\nCan I plant mint in a pot?\n\nAbsolutely. Set one plant in a pot that’s about 12 to 14 inches in diameter,\npreferably one that will withstand freezing winter temperatures. Choose a\nquality potting mix, and consider adding a water-retaining polymer at the rate\nrecommended on the label. Keep the pot watered when the surface is dry, and\nenjoy cutting your mint. Remember, cutting encourages flavorful new growth.\nThe plant will go dormant in the winter, but it will sprout again in spring.\nBe sure to place the pot on a paved surface or pedestal so the mint will not\nescape into your beds through the drainage holes in the pot.\n\nDo I need to fertilize mint? What do I use and how much?\n\nMost people worry about having too much mint, but any herb grown in a pot or\nthat you plant to harvest regularly needs extra nutrition. Use a time-release\nfertilizer in spring when growth begins; just read the label for the\nrecommended rate. If growth slows in the summer, be sure the soil is moist.\nYou can also top-dress a bed of mint in the spring with compost or composted\nmanure. This will improve the soil, especially is your soil is sandy and quick\nto dry out.\n\nCan I contain mint with steel edging?\n\nIt sounds like a good idea. Remember, when the stems get long in the summer,\nthey can bend over and root on the other side of the edging. If you are\nworried about mint competing with other plants, especially in well-worked\ngarden soil, plant it in a bed that is contained by concrete. No, don’t pour a\nborder, but a narrow strip between your house foundation and a sidewalk or\ndriveway is a good spot. You can also plant it in a place where, if it escapes\nthe edging, it will be in the lawn. When you mow, the aroma will be\nincredible!\n\nHow do I harvest mint for fresh-brewed tea?\n\nMint tea is easy to make. Cut 3 or 4 stems’ worth of mint, 6 to 8 inches long.\nRinse off the stems and leaves to remove any dust from outdoors. Put them in a\npitcher or teapot and pour boiling water over them. After about 10 minutes,\nremove the green leaves with a long-handled spoon. Sweeten if desired and\ndrink hot or pour over ice. Refrigerate any that is left and enjoy for the\nnext couple of days. You can also add mint to the pitcher to steep with orange\npekoe tea bags. Just remove the mint when you remove the tea bags. Sweeten the\ntea with honey, lemon, or however you and your family like your tea.\n\n### Related\n\n#### Grow Your Best Garden Ever!\n\nGet help from the Homegrown app. (It’s free!)\n\n© Bonnie Plants, Our Roots Run Deep Since 1918. Terms and Conditions \| Privacy\nPolicy\n\nPlease wait while you are redirected to the right page...\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-dos-donts-of-growing-mint-147458", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210813095426/https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-dos-donts-of-growing-mint-147458", "parsed_text": { "title": "Mint Plant Care - How to Grow & Maintain Mint Plants", "passages": [ "It’s fragrant, fast-growing, green, and complements fruits, vegetables and meats. It’s also its own ice cream flavor. So what’s not to love about mint? If you’ve ever grown the herb, you know where I’m going with this, but if you haven’t and are interested: read on for the dos and don’ts of successfully growing mint in your home garden or in a container.", "Like cilantro and basil, mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow; however, its roots, which are called “runners,” are incredibly invasive: they quickly grow, sprouting new leaves and new plants as they go. Mint will overtake a flower bed or garden in no time if you’re not careful.", "When choosing a location for your mint, find one where the plant will receive morning sun and partial afternoon shade.", "When planting the herb in a flower bed, first submerge a container (either a pot, a mesh bag or edging to at least 5 inches deep), leaving the rim above ground level when potted, so the mint’s fast-growing root system will be contained. Otherwise, the herb will take over your garden and lawn in an annoying weed-like fashion.", "If planting your mint indoors, locate your container where it will receive good morning light but where it will also be away from drying heating elements.", "If planting mint in a bed using a submerged pot, be sure it’s not cracked. The “runners” will find their way out and continue to spread.", "Readers: We’d love to hear about your experience growing mint. How do you tame the herb but still keep it healthy?", "Landis is a ceramic artist who hand-makes heirloom-quality pottery for the kitchen, table, and home. She writes about tabletop design and entertaining for The Kitchn and lives in Maplewood, NJ with her husband and toddler." ] }, "parsed_md": "Mint Plant Care - How to Grow & Maintain Mint Plants \| Apartment Therapy\n\nNewsletters\n\nEncyclopedia of Houseplants\n\nGreatest Hits\n\nGreen Living\n\n# The Dos & Don’ts of Growing Mint\n\nby Landis Carey\n\nupdated Dec 5, 2019\n\nSaveComments\n\nWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we\nmay earn a commission.\n\nSavePin It See More Images\n\n(Image credit: Joe Lingeman)\n\nIt’s fragrant, fast-growing, green, and complements fruits, vegetables and\nmeats. It’s also its own ice cream flavor. So what’s not to love about mint?\nIf you’ve ever grown the herb, you know where I’m going with this, but if you\nhaven’t and are interested: read on for the dos and don’ts of successfully\ngrowing mint in your home garden or in a container.\n\nWatch\n\nA Beginner's Guide To Growing Mint\n\nAromatic Live Mint Herb Plant (3 Pack)\n\n$18\n\nAmazon\n\nBuy Now\n\nLike cilantro and basil, mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow; however,\nits roots, which are called “runners,” are incredibly invasive: they quickly\ngrow, sprouting new leaves and new plants as they go. Mint will overtake a\nflower bed or garden in no time if you’re not careful.\n\nRead on for more do’s and don’ts of growing mint:\n\nDO\n\n * When choosing a location for your mint, find one where the plant will receive morning sun and partial afternoon shade.\n * Plant on a patio, in a container.\n * When planting the herb in a flower bed, first submerge a container (either a pot, a mesh bag or edging to at least 5 inches deep), leaving the rim above ground level when potted, so the mint’s fast-growing root system will be contained. Otherwise, the herb will take over your garden and lawn in an annoying weed-like fashion.\n * Harvest mint sprigs before the plant flowers.\n * To extend the harvesting season, pinch off the flowering buds as they appear.\n * If planting your mint in a garden bed, apply mulch to help keep it from spreading.\n * Locate mint plants fifteen inches apart, and thin them regularly.\n * If planting your mint indoors, locate your container where it will receive good morning light but where it will also be away from drying heating elements.\n\nDON’T\n\n * Plant mint in an open bed without first submerging a vessel that will contain the herb’s wild-growing roots.\n * If planting mint in a bed using a submerged pot, be sure it’s not cracked. The “runners” will find their way out and continue to spread.\n * Plant the herb in super moist conditions where it won’t dry out.\n\nReaders: We’d love to hear about your experience growing mint. 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5,774,663	How To Make Detox Water	To make detox water, you’ll need fruits, vegetables, and herbs of your choice. For example, you can make lemon, cucumber, and mint water, or you can try mixing strawberry, lemon, and plain water. Once you have your ingredients, rinse and dry them to get rid of any bacteria. Then, cut any ingredients that need cutting, like lemon and cucumber, into small chunks or slices to release their flavors. Once you’ve cut your ingredients, fill a jug with water and add your fruits, vegetables, and herbs. To finish your detox water, give it a stir and store it in the refrigerator for 12 hours before you serve it to infuse all of the flavors.	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When in doubt always consult a physician. I am not a physician and cannot offer any medical/health advice.", "Drinking LOTS of water is key to weight loss, staying hydrated, and removing impurities from your body. If you’re not a big water drinker then plain water can get boring, but if you add the right things they give it some flavor and help to cleanse your body.", "Lemon: Lemon water makes for a powerful detox drink; lemon juice helps to cleanse and alkalize the body. Add one thinly sliced lemon to a large pitcher, or squeeze fresh lemon juice into your glass. Lemon also aides in digestion and boosts your immune system.", "Mint: Mint adds a touch of sweetness without the sugar, and it also helps settle your stomach and aids in digestion.", "How much lemon water should I drink? If you are over 150 pounds 1 lemon total a day if you are under 150 pounds 1⁄2 lemon will do. Increase your consumption gradually because lemons have high detoxification qualities and its symptoms.", "Does it have to be refrigerated? No. You can leave this room temperature if that is how you like your water.", "How long should I leave the lemon, cucumber, and mint in the water? I wouldn’t leave it in the water for more then 24 hours because then the water starts to become bitter. Change out the lemon, cucumber, and mint every 24 hours.", "When is the best time to drink lemon water? Upon rising, your body has been in a natural state of fasting all night or all day if you work midnights. Drinking lemon water will help to jump-start your metabolism and digestive system. Also drink lemon water 30 minutes before each meal this will enhance the nutritional absorption, increase digestion and energy derived from your meal.", "How often should I drink lemon water? Once a day in the morning is good. Twice a day is excellent! See what works best for you. Play around with it and see how you feel. When in doubt, consult a physician.", "Can I use lime or another kind of mint? YES! You can add whatever you want to this drink. It’s really all about your preference and what you will enjoy.", "Can I still eat while doing this? Please still eat while drinking this!! Of course, if you’re trying to lose weight eating a healthy and balanced meal is ideal. I would suggest drinking 1 to 2 glasses a day. You can and should plain water during the day as well.", "Jamie is a 30 something stay at home mom to 3 kids who spends her days dealing with the shenanigans of her kids. She loves binge watching shows and has an obsession for purses, tacos, and llamas.", "jamie, i agree! i squeeze a half of a lemon into a mason jar every morning and drink it right away! i squeeze the other half of lemon and finish it off. 1 lemon a day! :)", "jamie, i agree! i squeeze a half of a lemon into a mason jar every morning and drink it right away! i squeeze the other half of lemon and finish it off for the rest of the day. 1 lemon a day! :)", "Hi , Is there any particular time to drink, or is it ok if we drink it in the evening.", "I always ask for lemon with my water when I go out, but I never remember to do it at home. I drink tons of water all day (at home & at work), but sometimes you just need some flavor in your drink.", "I wouldn’t leave them longer then 24 hours. If you haven’t finished the water yet, you can just take them out and the water will still be infused.", "This recipe for the detox water sounds really good. This would be refreshing and I really would love to drink this everyday great idea.", "I love this water! I never thought of putting the two together I usually make Lemon mint & then a cucumber one but now I will mix them!", "Can we eat in between? Like if I drink the water for breakfast and eat lunch then drink the water after lunch!", "Just got the ingredients today and made it. Sitting in the refrigerator, looks really pretty too. Cant wait to try it!", "should we throw the infused lemon and mint leaves.or we can squeeze the lemon in water after keeping lemon and mint leaves overnight......", "can u take prescribed medications and baby aspirins while doing this detox? I made this and looks really pretty, can’t wait to try this.", "This really great tasting! I made it last night and have just finished a glass. I had my husband try it and he says it is good. I am taking some over to my daughter’s house this afternoon for her to try also. She is pregnant and this is safe for her to drink. Thank you!", "Do you have to take the lemons and cucumbers out if you don’t drink in 24 hours? My sat all day and still haven’t taken them out. Water tastes great.", "No, you don’t have too. I noticed when I left mine in for longer then 24 hours my water started to taste bitter. It’s all about preference... 🙂", "HI.... i love the taste of water with a splash of lemon in it.. but this sounds yummy! how many days will this last if i made the 12cups?", "i’m confused and don’t mean to sound dumb, but do you squeeze the lemon and cucumber into this or just simply add slices?", "You can do either! I like to give them a little squeeze or smash with a wooden spoon, but you can also just add the slices and let it sit for a few hours.", "Just a quick question. Can I add more water to the lemon, cucumber and mint that I already have steeping in the fridge? Like if I drink half during the day can I fill it back up at night for the next day or should I drink all of that batch and just make another whole batch? Reason for the question is I have a very small fridge and it’s hard to make space for two large pitchers lol.", "Absolutely! I would just recommend changing out the fruit every 24 hours since it starts to get bitter and such.", "Hi, I was wondering if we could use mint extract instead of leaves. And if so, how many drops do you think we would need to make up for 10 or so leaves? Thanks. Cannot wait to try this!", "Guys & Gals, be careful in the amount of lemon water you consume. I’ve spoken to quite a few doctors and they have said that too much of this can lead to Kidney problems, so please don’t over do.", "I have been drinking the detox water with lemon, cucumber and lime for a few days now and I am so itchy. Is that normal?", "I find it amazing that when we use natural things to improve our health that the doctors who push meds with tons of side effects send out warnings....", "I can’t testify to what it does for the body yet because I just started. It does taste delicious. It’s cool and refreshing. I’m thinking of adding some kind of fruit to it every now and again. Keep it interesting and fresh.", "Ive been making a 2+ gal batch. Distilled water, a doz lemons. (blended) seeds and hard yellow only removed. sweetened with agave and or stevia. 12+oz 30min before breakfast. 4am 4-5 scambled eggs. better than McDs..... 28oz jug with an awsome salade around noon for lunch..", "Saw this being shared on FB, Imma give this a try. I drink a LOT of water so I’m thinking of doing this every other day so that I don’t end up drinking too much.", "I’m interested with this,(it might help my sugar level to be normal) its a detox water it will cleanse my body right, but my big question is will I be in the bathroom all the time? i’m also acidic is that ok for me? i have 11 years old son can he take some also?", "I would like to know for how many days should this water be taken for? Has anyone gotten results from this?", "I have few questions- 1) how long should I continue drinking lemon-cucumber detox water? 2) does it help to gain flat belly as it says?", "I’ve been doing this drink and was surprised that a well known restaurant was serving cucumber,lemon and mint drinks I was amazed that after consuming the drink while shopping the detox kicked in I felt like I took a fluid pill.. I still drink it and love what it does!!!", "Have been wanting to do this. Going to the Farmers’ Market in the morning and gonna try this out. Thanks.", "I never knew that lemons had health / side effects. Are you supposed to eat as well or just drink this? Guess I can’t add artifical sweetner and make lemonade! Going to look into this further.", "what kind of container would be best to use? It can hold up to 32oz of water. would that be ok?", "I have some of the same questions but still await on answers from Jamie. This seems like a great detox but too will I lost weight with this?", "Can i do this without the mint? I can’t take the mint, tried it don’t do good because I do not like mint at all", "So should I be ready to sit on the toilet all day or can I take it before I go to work...and also I take water pills is it ok to take the water with the pills", "You are itching because of the acidity in the lemon. I have the itching with all acidic fruits and veggies. (oranges, strawberries, fresh pineapple, tomatoes, etc.) If you want to do this, I suggest you take benedryl or some other antihistimine. I have not tried this but I may do it for a few days a week just because I have allergies and itching.", "Welllll, I don’t know about everyone else, but I have a bathroom reserved just for me, ever since I started drinking it.", "I am trying this out I just made it so I have to wait for it to chill. I am hoping it help me with flushing my system out and loss a little belly fat too.I really never drink to much water so I’m really hoping this wil help me too..Have a very BLESSED DAY.. Any thoughts on how to lose belly fat that works...", "am trying this out for the first time i have ran across it yesterday....so hope to say good things about it good day to you all", "I made this last night, drank a large glass today, & have gurggling in my intestines all evening, which is why I’m on this site. Wasn’t sure how long to keep the water, & have noticed that I should throw out the produce. I may try it again on Sat. Not sure I like the side effects. Too bad the only thing on facebook was the recipe. It would have been good to know these things.", "When you are pouring the water into your glass, should the cucumbers, mint and lemon stay in pitcher or should some be in your glass? Thanks, love this, just tried it!", "I make water with sliced lemon and sometimes ginger and honey but I Love this too. I also make it in a pitcher exactly like this one 🙂", "I started this detox on Monday of this week. I recently lost 26 lbs juicing (kale, fresh fruit and fresh spinach), but I still felt heavy and tired all the time. My assistant recommended this water and I am HOOKED. I have always had an issue with drinking water – NOT NOW.. its refreshing and yes, its a great detox. I feel amazing and my energy level has increased drastically. I recommended this to a few of my coworkers and its now being done in my family, coworkers and some of my church friends. As I get older, I realize this body needs to be detoxed.. what better way to do it then natural detoxification.", "See I find this so weird. When I started reading the article with the warning, I was like huh? This is because I am prone to kidney stones (have had 4 over 3 years) and my urologist said I should drink lemon water to help in the prevention of stones... so if it’s bad for kidneys that would seem contradictory.", "I have been drinking this amazing water now for three weeks. I drink it everyday six times a day at one liter each. I have lost twelve pounds already. I eat seven small meals a day and exercise for one hour a day. I work nights and the water gives me energy and it also curb my appetite, I have to sometimes make myself eat, because it always makes me fill full.", "Mine is so bitter it’s disgusting. It’s day three and I did not take the fruit out. But I drink it.", "Cheyenne, try drinking this along with regular water too. Exercise by walking at least 30 minutes a day until you can build up to 1 hour per day. Eat several small, low carb meals per day. A lot of fruit is not good for you, as it includes natural sugars and causes your body to produce insulin. FIBER is great too – try eating plain oatmeal for breakfast, sweetened with a little honey or light brown sugar (Stevia is good too). Salads for lunch with oil & vinegar dressing (watch the calories and carbs in dressings!). Snacks: small apple with Tbs peanut butter or some peanut butter crackers, rice cakes. Dinner: lean meat, fish or chicken with 1 cup veggies, 1 fruit. This is a very easy way to eat and lose weight in a healthy way. I have type II diabetes and lost 30 lbs in just over 4 weeks whenever I had to start with this diet. If you have a dietician that you can see, take advantage of that. YOU CAN DO IT!!! Praying for you 🙂", "I’ve been drinking this for 2 weeks, my stomach isn’t as bloated because of excess acid which is awesome. And just recently I have been going to the bathroom more.", "I have been drinking this water now for 3 months. I had very bad cystic acne at that time, my doctor even threw me on antibiotics. The antibiotics made me really sick and I stopped taking them. I decided to give this water a try and completely fell in love with it. I was already making fruit water for my kids anyway but found those to be too sweet. My kids, ages 16 and 14 even drink this but only a glass a day, I drink 2 liters of this plus 2 liters of regular filtered water a day. My skin has almost cleared up, I went from weighing 128 pounds to 109 pounds. My doctor has said nothing about this water being harmful. He just gave me a thumbs up cuz all my levels all are in the green and told me to keep doing what I’m doing. I also just started running an hour a week “for now”.", "For the 3L water, do i need to consume it within the day??? and can i reuse the mint/lemon/and cucumber again???", "I made it, I tried it and I like it, especially the colors in the glass pitcher, looks so refreshing. This will be my Holiday Drink.", "This really sound nice, will try. Can i substitute mint with ginger because it does the same thing and i like the taste of ginger better.", "Just wanted to add that in the winter months drinking warm lemon water in the morning is a great way to start the day!", "I’ve been drinking this water for 3 weeks now and the results are amazing. I’ve lost weight (I don’t know how much because I don’t weigh myself; I only go by the feel of my clothes) and with my skin looking so great, and my fat literally just melting away, I look like I’ve gotten 10 years younger! blush", "So if lemon water is good for you but can have somewhat negative side effects makes you wonder about drinking all that lemonade during the summer is doing to you... (that could put all those lemon stands out of business) I have also heard, back before internet, about a doctor who said his drinking every day a glass of water with a table spoon of lemon jiuce, honey, and vinegar was one reason he lived to be in his 90s.", "I’ve been taking detox for 3Days now and have noticed that I’ve lost some belly fat. It kept me in the bathroom my first 2Days but after I’m fine...also I just want to mention that it has cause some upper stomach pain,(crapping)almost if I had be doing sit-ups,but for the most part I really enjoy the drink and will continue with it...", "I wouldn’t drink it all day for it will send you to the bathroom, but it does what it suppose to do.", "I make quart jars with a slice each of lemon, orange and cucumber with a couple fresh mint leaves in each quart jar then fill with water, occasionally I’ll add a sliced strawberry or a mashed blackberry to add variety. I drink 4 quarts throughout the day. I work outside and work out at the gym 6 days a week so I also drink about another half gallon of water every day. I eat paleo and have eliminated anything processed, no sugar no alcohol", "I’ve been drinking cucumber/ lemon water for about 3 months. I recently went to the doctor for a check up and when I got on the scale I noticed that I had lost 10 pounds! I was originally 145 and now I’m down to 132. I didn’t think that I was overweight but losing a few pounds a month is great.", "Can I drink this along with taking workout supplements.....like whey protein, mass gainer, stuff like that. Or will that be cleaned from my body as well?", "Ive been strugling to loose weight,so they tell me to drink water of which i was not a fan of, but with this detox now i can drinkmore tha 2 litres a day, is it a good or bad thing?", "I’ve been wanting to do this, finally got the right ingredients and first day trying it! I put it in my own personal water/bottle thing aha. So excited!!", "For the itchiness, instead of benadryl, take a luckwarm water bath with baking soda... it helps for any kind of itching...", "Just completed my first batch of LCM detox water and I feel great! The entire amount was consumed with me 24 hours. I plan to maintain balance by doing this every weekend.", "Totally agree with you Lena, I find that half a lemon is the perfect amount. I also have the other half for later in the day, works great 🙂", "@Esther – You can drink lemon water every day but it should compliment your diet. If you want to lose weight and keep it off long term, focus on what you eat and add in around 30-45 mins of cardio per day. If you’re unsure of what to eat, I highly recommend you check out: http://TheVenusGuide.com – It’s designed specifically for women.", "Add ginger as well! Also, I found that if I made in smaller batches that I could go through each day, could add fresh water and a little more lemon juice to avoid the bitterness of too many days of the fruit sitting in the same water/carafe. I used just a little less cucumber last time because it was taking over the whole taste – but that probably relates to the huge cucumbers in the store! May try the “pickling” cucumber next time (none of that wax to worry about and they’re smaller with fewer seeds.)", "I drink lemon and cucumber water everyday all day long and I love it. I have recently gone vegan too and I promise this is the best that I have every felt. I drink at least a 64 oz of the lemon cucumber water a day. I don’t even drink “regular” water anymore.", "Can you substitute the mint leaves for cilantro? If not cilantro, is there anything else to replace the mint leaves?", "I was excited to try this but the taste was too tart and bitter to stand. Also it gave me extreme heartburn. Maybe I used too much lemon, I’m not sure... my next try would be with watermelon versus lemon to had some sweetness and take away the bitterness... any other suggestions?", "Hi I tried this and its wonderful! However I wanted to know if it makes a difference between glass and plastic as far as the container/pitcher? I wondered if the citrus would be harmful to drink in plastic? Thanks", "So, I just have to say I am not a huge fan of water or mint at all !! My friend turned me on to this today..... And it was so amazing that once I got off work I had to make it. Now I am looking forward to a healthier life style.", "I would just like to know where you got that glass pitcher from? It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.", "Can you provide any evidence that this works? I’ve at least 15 .edu/.gov websites (the only sources you should trust) and can find NO credible evidence that lemon (or any sort of detox concontion) is actually good for you.", "If you take care of your body and feed it properly, there’s no need to starve yourself and pump it fill of citric acid...., which doesn’t have any evidence of helping anyway.... beware of BS trends folks.", "I’ve never said for anyone to starve their bodies and I encourage people to eat healthy diets. I’m not sure how this is a BS trend when I’ve never stated it was a diet. Instead it’s just a way to help flush your system. All you have to do is google and see how lemon is beneficial to anyone’s diet, it is a fruit after all.", "Your recipe is the first one I’ve seen where Distilled water was used? (In your detox lemon cucumber mint concoction? ) is Distilled water best or is is also ok to use tap water out of the kitchen sink?", "Thank you in advance, for you taking time out of your busy day, to answer an email 🙂 This is my first time making the detox water so I just wanted to be sure I wasn’t cutting any corners???!!!", "Ginger is good for gastrointestinal distress and posses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.", "I got two weeks and i lost weight Doing this iusually cook the ginger and mint leaf but i let it get cold bfore drinking it inthrow in the lemon and the cucumber in slices and i already lost 7 lbs since im not drinking soda or any ki da of soda jus gingerale sumtimes Im replacing any thing that has to do wiff caffein wiff this diet thanx! Its reallly enjoyale i drink it after every meal i replace the water after a week and den ever two weeks i jus change the lemoms and da ingridients love itttttt Its suppose to make u poop alot right?", "Sorry for my spelling lol its the auto correct that i have it gets retarded once a while even if i try fixing it idk how to disable it!! =( sowwie", "I have been doing this for about a week, and have gotten bloated, have diaherra, and are exhausted. I read that these are some side effects because you are detoxing your body, has anyone else experienced this? Also can I do this for ever or is this just a week to two week thing?", "I love the combination of all the flavors. Great to drink anytime especially in the summer. Love how it’s naturally flavored and can done to suit your taste. And no sugar!", "i love this! i read the post and all the comments and i’m surprise how many people are into doing this... anymore success stories?", "I put lemon in my water all the time. Have never thought of adding cucumber and mint. Can’t wait to give it a try!", "I love drinking infused water during the summer. There are so many great recipes for them. I love this recipe. It’s so refreshing!", "Did this doctor say a specific type of ingredients ( like, the vinegar got to be made by a certain company ) for his daily drink? Was it brown or white vinegar?", "can I leave it overnight (cucumber water) after one day can I eat this cucumber after drinking its water or only drink cucumber water and throw the cucumber", "I love detox water! I’m glad to have stumbled across this because I am always looking for different recipes to try out so that I don’t get bored with one.", "1 week now am doing this every morning i drinking on it is really amazing before i eat my breakfast i drink one glass. I feel something different when i start drinking on it everyday i feel not really hungry. Coz i know much i eat and now i had my breakfast cornflakes low calories light milk but just a little then I full enough then my lunch little of rice", "Hey am I suppose to leave the lemon and the cucumber with the mint inside ? How long? Or do I squeeze the lemon? And leave it overnight", "what is the difference this combo with the apple cinnamon? i need to trim down my tummy at the same time need energy for fatigue due to long hours of working...can i combine all in one drink?", "I found the same for 2 liters (2 quarts), I cut up 1 whole lemon with the mint leaves and cucumber. I changed mine to add the extra quart. I wasn’t sure how much to drink till I read your comments. Will definitely do that 🙂", "i love cucumber and lemon i love it with crused up blueberrys also not much or it will be awful but just enough", "Hi I just wanted to ask if we blend all these 4 ingredients and water in a juicer blender and leave it overnight then will it give the same results???", "I made this detox water one week ago and I love it. I drink it all day. My appetite has truly changed.", "As a nurse, I recommend against distilled water. This can throw off the electrolyte balance of the blood stream and lead to “less than positive” outcomes. In fact, drinking too much pure water can lead to a condition known as hyponatremia and can lead to death. Be careful at what speed you imbibe distilled water.", "If you put a period behind what your spelling, it can’t auto correct. Just a little F Y I that I learned the hard way.", "Hello, What do I do with the leftover cucumbers/mint/lemon from the detox water? Can i grind it and add in water? or have to throw?", "I’ve tried the cucumber, lemon, and mint but it does not make my bowels move. What am I doing wrong?", "Can i remove lemon mint and cucumber in morning after soaking overnight....will thua help me in weight loss programme? Or should i keep all the things in water till the the whole water is consume? Plz help me out", "for how many days should i consume this water? i have started this and it is working very good. but i have no idea for how long should i continue this. also is it okay to drink it the whole day or should i drink it at intervals?", "I went away for 6 days and left out detox water, (cucumber, Lemon, mint leaves) room temperature during the summer. Is it still safe to drink.", "Considering the recipe calls for 2 lemons and considering I am under 150 pounds how much water/drink mixture should I drink in one day?", "Does the pitcher of lemon, cucumber ,mint leaves, and ginger root have to remain in the refrigerator or can you leave the pitcher of water out on your counter all day?", "Hola, I’m Jamie! I’m a SAHM Mom to 4 rambunctious kids, 2 kitties, and my husband. I love all things crafty, yummy, fun, and pretty. I love spending time with my family and we do everything together. The Denver Housewife is my place to share things to help other parents navigate life with kids through yummy recipes, fun crafts, cool products, and places to travel. Thank you for checking out my little slice of the internet and I hope you’ll stick around.", "This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. 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If you’re not a big water drinker then plain water\ncan get boring, but if you add the right things they give it some flavor and\nhelp to cleanse your body.\n\n Lemon: Lemon water makes for a powerful detox drink; lemon juice helps to cleanse and alkalize the body. Add one thinly sliced lemon to a large pitcher, or squeeze fresh lemon juice into your glass. Lemon also aides in digestion and boosts your immune system.\n * Mint: Mint adds a touch of sweetness without the sugar, and it also helps settle your stomach and aids in digestion.\n * Cucumber: Adding a few slices of cucumber to your water makes for excellent re-hydration, and cucumber contains anti-inflammatory properties.\n\n## Q & A\n\nHow much lemon water should I drink? If you are over 150 pounds 1 lemon total\na day if you are under 150 pounds 1⁄2 lemon will do. Increase your consumption\ngradually because lemons have high detoxification qualities and its symptoms.\n\nDoes it have to be refrigerated? No. You can leave this room temperature if\nthat is how you like your water.\n\nHow long should I leave the lemon, cucumber, and mint in the water? I wouldn’t\nleave it in the water for more then 24 hours because then the water starts to\nbecome bitter. Change out the lemon, cucumber, and mint every 24 hours.\n\nWhen is the best time to drink lemon water? Upon rising, your body has been in\na natural state of fasting all night or all day if you work midnights.\nDrinking lemon water will help to jump-start your metabolism and digestive\nsystem. Also drink lemon water 30 minutes before each meal this will enhance\nthe nutritional absorption, increase digestion and energy derived from your\nmeal.\n\nHow often should I drink lemon water? Once a day in the morning is good. Twice\na day is excellent! See what works best for you. Play around with it and see\nhow you feel. When in doubt, consult a physician.\n\nCan I use lime or another kind of mint? YES! You can add whatever you want to\nthis drink. It’s really all about your preference and what you will enjoy.\n\nCan I take medications while drinking this? I am not a doctor and you should\nALWAYS consult your physician.\n\nCan I still eat while doing this? Please still eat while drinking this!! Of\ncourse, if you’re trying to lose weight eating a healthy and balanced meal is\nideal. I would suggest drinking 1 to 2 glasses a day. You can and should plain\nwater during the day as well.\n\nLearn more about Lemon Water from the Cleveland Clinic.\n\n## Lemon, Cucumber, and Mint Detox water\n\nPrep Time: 5 minutes\n\nTotal Time: 5 minutes\n\nLemon, Cucumber, and Mint detox water\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 3 liters water\n * 1/2 cucumber\n * 2 lemons, sliced\n * 10 - 12 mint leaves\n\n### Instructions\n\n 1. Rinse the lemon, cucumber, and mint.\n 2. Slice lemon and cucumber into thin slices.\n 3. Remove mint leaves from the stem.\n 4. Add water to a pitch and add the lemon, cucumber, and mint.\n 5. Stir and let chill.\n\n© Jamie\n\n215 Comments\n\n#### About Jamie\n\nJamie is a 30 something stay at home mom to 3 kids who spends her days dealing\nwith the shenanigans of her kids. She loves binge watching shows and has an\nobsession for purses, tacos, and llamas.\n\nPrevious Post: « Dreaming of a #MomCave from La-Z-Boy\n\nNext Post: My Favorite Kitchen Items! »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. lena says\n\nFebruary 1, 2013 at\n\njamie, i agree! i squeeze a half of a lemon into a mason jar every morning and\ndrink it right away! i squeeze the other half of lemon and finish it off. 1\nlemon a day! :)\n\n 2. lena says\n\nFebruary 1, 2013 at\n\njamie, i agree! i squeeze a half of a lemon into a mason jar every morning and\ndrink it right away! i squeeze the other half of lemon and finish it off for\nthe rest of the day. 1 lemon a day! :)\n\n 3. Elena says\n\nFebruary 1, 2013 at\n\nLooks great! I really need to try this\n\n 4. chai says\n\nFebruary 7, 2013 at\n\nHi , Is there any particular time to drink, or is it ok if we drink it in the\nevening.\n\n 5. Holly Thomas says\n\nFebruary 10, 2013 at\n\nThank you!! I am going to definitely try this!!\n\n 6. Kellie says\n\nFebruary 15, 2013 at\n\nI always ask for lemon with my water when I go out, but I never remember to do\nit at home. I drink tons of water all day (at home & at work), but sometimes\nyou just need some flavor in your drink.\n\nWhat kind of mint leaves do you use in yours? Peppermint, spearmint or\nsomething else?\n\n 7. thedenverhousewife says\n\nMarch 9, 2013 at\n\nI bought just plain mint leaves, but you can always try others.\n\n 8. Christina says\n\nMarch 13, 2013 at\n\nHow often should we change out the lemons and cucumbers??\n\n 9. thedenverhousewife says\n\nMarch 13, 2013 at\n\nI wouldn’t leave them longer then 24 hours. If you haven’t finished the water\nyet, you can just take them out and the water will still be infused.\n\n 10. Christina says\n\nMarch 13, 2013 at\n\nThank you! This water is definitely amazing!\n\n 11. laurie nykaza says\n\nMarch 16, 2013 at\n\nThis recipe for the detox water sounds really good. This would be refreshing\nand I really would love to drink this everyday great idea.\n\n 12. Barbara S says\n\nMarch 21, 2013 at\n\nI love this water! I never thought of putting the two together I usually make\nLemon mint & then a cucumber one but now I will mix them!\n\n 13. thedenverhousewife says\n\nApril 3, 2013 at\n\nAnytime is good! 🙂\n\n 14. Shelby says\n\nApril 7, 2013 at\n\nHow long do you do the detox for???\n\n 15. Shelley says\n\nApril 16, 2013 at\n\nI have made this and its good. Made me drink more water which is always good.\n\n 16. Annette Dovalina says\n\nApril 18, 2013 at\n\nIs tap water fine when making this drink?\n\n 17. thedenverhousewife says\n\nApril 18, 2013 at\n\nYes!\n\n 18. krystel says\n\nApril 21, 2013 at\n\nt sounds really good i heard its really good for your skin and inside your\nbody\n\n 19. Dissice says\n\nApril 24, 2013 at\n\nDo we have to put fresh mint? can’t be dry mint?\n\n 20. Ra'sasha says\n\nApril 24, 2013 at\n\nCan we eat in between? Like if I drink the water for breakfast and eat lunch\nthen drink the water after lunch!\n\n 21. thedenverhousewife says\n\nApril 25, 2013 at\n\nYes, fresh mint.\n\n 22. thedenverhousewife says\n\nApril 25, 2013 at\n\nYes, you still need to eat.\n\n 23. Tasha says\n\nApril 26, 2013 at\n\ncan you drink all day or do you only drink a certain amount all day since its\na detox\n\n 24. Dawn says\n\nApril 28, 2013 at\n\nJust got the ingredients today and made it. Sitting in the refrigerator, looks\nreally pretty too. Cant wait to try it!\n\n 25. pallavi says\n\nApril 29, 2013 at\n\nshould we throw the infused lemon and mint leaves.or we can squeeze the lemon\nin water after keeping lemon and mint leaves overnight......\n\n 26. sexymama says\n\nMay 2, 2013 at\n\ncan u take prescribed medications and baby aspirins while doing this detox? I\nmade this and looks really pretty, can’t wait to try this.\n\n 27. Debbie Olson says\n\nMay 12, 2013 at\n\nThis really great tasting! I made it last night and have just finished a\nglass. I had my husband try it and he says it is good. I am taking some over\nto my daughter’s house this afternoon for her to try also. She is pregnant and\nthis is safe for her to drink. Thank you!\n\n 28. mrivera says\n\nMay 17, 2013 at\n\nHow much can i drink in 24 hours? And have anyone lost any weight from this?\n\n 29. Sunia says\n\nMay 23, 2013 at\n\nCan i use lime?\n\n 30. thedenverhousewife says\n\nMay 23, 2013 at\n\nI don’t see why not!\n\n 31. Renee says\n\nMay 29, 2013 at\n\nDo you have to take the lemons and cucumbers out if you don’t drink in 24\nhours? My sat all day and still haven’t taken them out. Water tastes great.\n\n 32. thedenverhousewife says\n\nMay 30, 2013 at\n\nNo, you don’t have too. I noticed when I left mine in for longer then 24 hours\nmy water started to taste bitter. It’s all about preference... 🙂\n\n 33. Starr Greenwell says\n\nJune 17, 2013 at\n\nWOW, this is some great information. I am going to start doing this, thanks so\nmuch for the information:)\n\n 34. Farhan says\n\nJune 19, 2013 at\n\ndid it works on my baily....... its growng day by day now it look like my\nfather’s baily\n\n 35. Mimi says\n\nJune 25, 2013 at\n\nHI.... i love the taste of water with a splash of lemon in it.. but this\nsounds yummy! how many days will this last if i made the 12cups?\n\n 36. Theresa says\n\nJuly 11, 2013 at\n\ni’m confused and don’t mean to sound dumb, but do you squeeze the lemon and\ncucumber into this or just simply add slices?\n\n 37. Jamie says\n\nJuly 11, 2013 at\n\nYou can do either! I like to give them a little squeeze or smash with a wooden\nspoon, but you can also just add the slices and let it sit for a few hours.\n\n 38. Jennifer Whelan says\n\nJuly 14, 2013 at\n\nJust a quick question. Can I add more water to the lemon, cucumber and mint\nthat I already have steeping in the fridge? Like if I drink half during the\nday can I fill it back up at night for the next day or should I drink all of\nthat batch and just make another whole batch? Reason for the question is I\nhave a very small fridge and it’s hard to make space for two large pitchers\nlol.\n\nThanks for this recipe! J Whelan\n\n 39. Jamie says\n\nJuly 15, 2013 at\n\nAbsolutely! I would just recommend changing out the fruit every 24 hours since\nit starts to get bitter and such.\n\n 40. April says\n\nJuly 17, 2013 at\n\nHi, I was wondering if we could use mint extract instead of leaves. And if so,\nhow many drops do you think we would need to make up for 10 or so leaves?\nThanks. Cannot wait to try this!\n\n 41. Sam says\n\nJuly 22, 2013 at\n\nGuys & Gals, be careful in the amount of lemon water you consume. I’ve spoken\nto quite a few doctors and they have said that too much of this can lead to\nKidney problems, so please don’t over do.\n\nLike everything else, too much on anything is not good for you.\n\n 42. Carmen Shaw says\n\nJuly 23, 2013 at\n\nI have been drinking the detox water with lemon, cucumber and lime for a few\ndays now and I am so itchy. Is that normal?\n\n 43. Kasie Farley says\n\nJuly 24, 2013 at\n\nDo you drink all three quarts in a day?\n\n 44. malia cothrine says\n\nAugust 4, 2013 at\n\nHow long I can keep the water in the fridge if I make a big batch?\n\n 45. Karen says\n\nAugust 4, 2013 at\n\nI find it amazing that when we use natural things to improve our health that\nthe doctors who push meds with tons of side effects send out warnings....\n\n 46. Brandie says\n\nAugust 7, 2013 at\n\nI can’t testify to what it does for the body yet because I just started. It\ndoes taste delicious. It’s cool and refreshing. I’m thinking of adding some\nkind of fruit to it every now and again. Keep it interesting and fresh.\n\n 47. cheyenne says\n\nAugust 8, 2013 at\n\nafter drinking this how much weight will come off im desperate 26 and 430lbs\nplz let me know thanks\n\n 48. Wendy says\n\nAugust 16, 2013 at\n\nKaren, Amen about the Doctors!!!!!!\n\n 49. Kelly in morgan city says\n\nAugust 18, 2013 at\n\nIve been making a 2+ gal batch. Distilled water, a doz lemons. (blended) seeds\nand hard yellow only removed. sweetened with agave and or stevia. 12+oz 30min\nbefore breakfast. 4am 4-5 scambled eggs. better than McDs..... 28oz jug with\nan awsome salade around noon for lunch..\n\n 50. Lisa says\n\nAugust 20, 2013 at\n\nI’m going to try to drink should I be prepared to be in the bathroom a lot\n\n 51. Malds says\n\nAugust 22, 2013 at\n\nSaw this being shared on FB, Imma give this a try. I drink a LOT of water so\nI’m thinking of doing this every other day so that I don’t end up drinking too\nmuch.\n\n 52. Giselle says\n\nAugust 22, 2013 at\n\nDoes it matter how many cucumbers you put in? or Lemons?\n\n 53. Maritz says\n\nAugust 26, 2013 at\n\nI’m interested with this,(it might help my sugar level to be normal) its a\ndetox water it will cleanse my body right, but my big question is will I be in\nthe bathroom all the time? i’m also acidic is that ok for me? i have 11 years\nold son can he take some also?\n\n 54. Taylore Henry says\n\nAugust 29, 2013 at\n\ndoes this clean your system of thc is the question?????\n\n 55. theresa says\n\nSeptember 2, 2013 at\n\nIm going to make this and try it tonight.\n\n 56. Lori says\n\nSeptember 3, 2013 at\n\nDid you get a reply? I also am real itchy after starting the Detox water. Its\ndriving me crazy!?\n\n 57. Anna says\n\nSeptember 4, 2013 at\n\nI would like to know for how many days should this water be taken for? Has\nanyone gotten results from this?\n\n 58. Cook says\n\nSeptember 4, 2013 at\n\nI have few questions- 1) how long should I continue drinking lemon-cucumber\ndetox water? 2) does it help to gain flat belly as it says?\n\n 59. momaflo says\n\nSeptember 7, 2013 at\n\ndo you have to put mint in the water can you just do lemon and cucumber\n\n 60. Ginger says\n\nSeptember 10, 2013 at\n\nI’ve been doing this drink and was surprised that a well known restaurant was\nserving cucumber,lemon and mint drinks I was amazed that after consuming the\ndrink while shopping the detox kicked in I felt like I took a fluid pill.. I\nstill drink it and love what it does!!!\n\nGinger Houma\n\n 61. diane sabatini says\n\nSeptember 13, 2013 at\n\nHave been wanting to do this. Going to the Farmers’ Market in the morning and\ngonna try this out. Thanks.\n\n 62. Christy McMahon says\n\nSeptember 14, 2013 at\n\nI have been wanting to try one of these & this one seems both yummy & simple!\n\n 63. Christy Feddersen says\n\nSeptember 17, 2013 at\n\nHi, Reading posts. I have used a Slice of Orange,Cucumber & Mint!!!! It’s\nsuper tasty too. :-).\n\n 64. Olivia Rubin says\n\nSeptember 19, 2013 at\n\nI never knew that lemons had health / side effects. Are you supposed to eat as\nwell or just drink this? Guess I can’t add artifical sweetner and make\nlemonade! Going to look into this further.\n\n 65. Elena says\n\nSeptember 26, 2013 at\n\nwhat kind of container would be best to use? It can hold up to 32oz of water.\nwould that be ok?\n\n 66. zaza s says\n\nSeptember 30, 2013 at\n\nWanting to lose weight and feel great for a while hoping this is gonna work\n,\n\n 67. Sherry says\n\nSeptember 30, 2013 at\n\nI have some of the same questions but still await on answers from Jamie. This\nseems like a great detox but too will I lost weight with this?\n\n 68. Sherry Williams Thomas says\n\nOctober 6, 2013 at\n\nCan i do this without the mint? I can’t take the mint, tried it don’t do good\nbecause I do not like mint at all\n\n 69. Kristy Vazquez says\n\nOctober 6, 2013 at\n\nSo should I be ready to sit on the toilet all day or can I take it before I go\nto work...and also I take water pills is it ok to take the water with the\npills\n\n 70. Jerri says\n\nOctober 7, 2013 at\n\nYou are itching because of the acidity in the lemon. I have the itching with\nall acidic fruits and veggies. (oranges, strawberries, fresh pineapple,\ntomatoes, etc.) If you want to do this, I suggest you take benedryl or some\nother antihistimine. I have not tried this but I may do it for a few days a\nweek just because I have allergies and itching.\n\n 71. Jenn says\n\nOctober 7, 2013 at\n\nWelllll, I don’t know about everyone else, but I have a bathroom reserved just\nfor me, ever since I started drinking it.\n\n 72. esther says\n\nOctober 8, 2013 at\n\nhow many days is it safe to drink this and is there weight loss?\n\n 73. AMERICANBRAT4LIFE69 says\n\nOctober 8, 2013 at\n\nI am trying this out I just made it so I have to wait for it to chill. I am\nhoping it help me with flushing my system out and loss a little belly fat\ntoo.I really never drink to much water so I’m really hoping this wil help me\ntoo..Have a very BLESSED DAY.. Any thoughts on how to lose belly fat that\nworks...\n\n 74. esther says\n\nOctober 8, 2013 at\n\nhow long can I drink this detox?\n\n 75. Jennifer says\n\nOctober 9, 2013 at\n\nDo you drink all 3Q. that day or just a glass a day??\n\n 76. MR.Najar says\n\nOctober 10, 2013 at\n\nam trying this out for the first time i have ran across it yesterday....so\nhope to say good things about it good day to you all\n\n 77. Lynn says\n\nOctober 10, 2013 at\n\nI made this last night, drank a large glass today, & have gurggling in my\nintestines all evening, which is why I’m on this site. Wasn’t sure how long to\nkeep the water, & have noticed that I should throw out the produce. I may try\nit again on Sat. Not sure I like the side effects. Too bad the only thing on\nfacebook was the recipe. It would have been good to know these things.\n\n 78. Mary Pat says\n\nOctober 11, 2013 at\n\nWhen you are pouring the water into your glass, should the cucumbers, mint and\nlemon stay in pitcher or should some be in your glass? Thanks, love this, just\ntried it!\n\n 79. lynn says\n\nOctober 11, 2013 at\n\ndoes this cleanse your system of thc?\n\n 80. Yolanda Crisostomo says\n\nOctober 13, 2013 at\n\nI make water with sliced lemon and sometimes ginger and honey but I Love this\ntoo. I also make it in a pitcher exactly like this one 🙂\n\n 81. TYT says\n\nOctober 18, 2013 at\n\nI started this detox on Monday of this week. I recently lost 26 lbs juicing\n(kale, fresh fruit and fresh spinach), but I still felt heavy and tired all\nthe time. My assistant recommended this water and I am HOOKED. I have always\nhad an issue with drinking water – NOT NOW.. its refreshing and yes, its a\ngreat detox. I feel amazing and my energy level has increased drastically. I\nrecommended this to a few of my coworkers and its now being done in my family,\ncoworkers and some of my church friends. As I get older, I realize this body\nneeds to be detoxed.. what better way to do it then natural detoxification.\n\n 82. Glo says\n\nOctober 23, 2013 at\n\nMyself as well. Orange, cucumber & mint.\n\n 83. Kimmy Lewis says\n\nOctober 23, 2013 at\n\ndoes it help burn belly fat\n\n 84. Cher says\n\nOctober 23, 2013 at\n\nSee I find this so weird. When I started reading the article with the warning,\nI was like huh? This is because I am prone to kidney stones (have had 4 over 3\nyears) and my urologist said I should drink lemon water to help in the\nprevention of stones... so if it’s bad for kidneys that would seem\ncontradictory.\n\n 85. water_queen says\n\nOctober 24, 2013 at\n\nHow long do you need to let the cucumber, lemon and mint soak before drinking\nit?\n\n 86. MRSTAJ says\n\nOctober 25, 2013 at\n\nI have been drinking this amazing water now for three weeks. I drink it\neveryday six times a day at one liter each. I have lost twelve pounds already.\nI eat seven small meals a day and exercise for one hour a day. I work nights\nand the water gives me energy and it also curb my appetite, I have to\nsometimes make myself eat, because it always makes me fill full.\n\n 87. MRSTAJ says\n\nOctober 25, 2013 at\n\nIT IS TOTALLY UP TO YOU, I USE SLICES AND CHUNKS\n\n 88. zohirino says\n\nOctober 29, 2013 at\n\nvery good nice http://information0011.blogspot.com/2013/10/petrol-\ncalculator.html\n\n 89. Tamika says\n\nOctober 29, 2013 at\n\nMine is so bitter it’s disgusting. It’s day three and I did not take the fruit\nout. But I drink it.\n\nAnyone able to discuss how it makes you feel and if there is a colon cleansing\neffect from drinking?\n\n 90. Mamajeffries says\n\nOctober 30, 2013 at\n\nCheyenne, try drinking this along with regular water too. Exercise by walking\nat least 30 minutes a day until you can build up to 1 hour per day. Eat\nseveral small, low carb meals per day. A lot of fruit is not good for you, as\nit includes natural sugars and causes your body to produce insulin. FIBER is\ngreat too – try eating plain oatmeal for breakfast, sweetened with a little\nhoney or light brown sugar (Stevia is good too). Salads for lunch with oil &\nvinegar dressing (watch the calories and carbs in dressings!). Snacks: small\napple with Tbs peanut butter or some peanut butter crackers, rice cakes.\nDinner: lean meat, fish or chicken with 1 cup veggies, 1 fruit. This is a very\neasy way to eat and lose weight in a healthy way. I have type II diabetes and\nlost 30 lbs in just over 4 weeks whenever I had to start with this diet. If\nyou have a dietician that you can see, take advantage of that. YOU CAN DO\nIT!!! Praying for you 🙂\n\n 91. Derrick Mullins says\n\nNovember 3, 2013 at\n\nI’ve been drinking this for 2 weeks, my stomach isn’t as bloated because of\nexcess acid which is awesome. And just recently I have been going to the\nbathroom more.\n\n 92. ASHLEY ROSAS says\n\nNovember 3, 2013 at\n\nI want to know this question also\n\n 93. Angie says\n\nNovember 3, 2013 at\n\nI have been drinking this water now for 3 months. I had very bad cystic acne\nat that time, my doctor even threw me on antibiotics. The antibiotics made me\nreally sick and I stopped taking them. I decided to give this water a try and\ncompletely fell in love with it. I was already making fruit water for my kids\nanyway but found those to be too sweet. My kids, ages 16 and 14 even drink\nthis but only a glass a day, I drink 2 liters of this plus 2 liters of regular\nfiltered water a day. My skin has almost cleared up, I went from weighing 128\npounds to 109 pounds. My doctor has said nothing about this water being\nharmful. He just gave me a thumbs up cuz all my levels all are in the green\nand told me to keep doing what I’m doing. I also just started running an hour\na week “for now”.\n\n 94. karen says\n\nNovember 8, 2013 at\n\nFor the 3L water, do i need to consume it within the day???\n\n 95. karen says\n\nNovember 8, 2013 at\n\nFor the 3L water, do i need to consume it within the day??? and can i reuse\nthe mint/lemon/and cucumber again???\n\n 96. Lana says\n\nNovember 15, 2013 at\n\nI made it, I tried it and I like it, especially the colors in the glass\npitcher, looks so refreshing. This will be my Holiday Drink.\n\n 97. Stephanie says\n\nNovember 16, 2013 at\n\nTamika, I believe you are suppose to change the fruit every 24 hours. Ooooo\nbitter fruit esp. cucumbers yuck!\n\n 98. Emily says\n\nNovember 17, 2013 at\n\nI’m going to give this a try.. I need to loose a lot of extra pounds\n\n 99. Johnny Andrade says\n\nNovember 18, 2013 at\n\nIts cause its cleansing u out\n\n 100. Krystal says\n\nNovember 19, 2013 at\n\nSo only drink 2 cups a day or it doesn’t matter?\n\n 101. Ann says\n\nNovember 19, 2013 at\n\nThis really sound nice, will try. Can i substitute mint with ginger because it\ndoes the same thing and i like the taste of ginger better.\n\n 102. Tina says\n\nNovember 23, 2013 at\n\nJust wanted to add that in the winter months drinking warm lemon water in the\nmorning is a great way to start the day!\n\n 103. 1925 says\n\nNovember 25, 2013 at\n\nIts the healing reaction. The bad chems come out\n\n 104. Shawn says\n\nNovember 26, 2013 at\n\nThe denverhousewife really needs to use proper grammar and punctuation in her\nposts. Thank you.\n\n 105. Rosey says\n\nDecember 6, 2013 at\n\nI’ve been drinking this water for 3 weeks now and the results are amazing.\nI’ve lost weight (I don’t know how much because I don’t weigh myself; I only\ngo by the feel of my clothes) and with my skin looking so great, and my fat\nliterally just melting away, I look like I’ve gotten 10 years younger! blush\nAlthough I do add two dashes of cayenne pepper to the pitcher. It adds a nice\nzing to the water and I heard that cayenne pepper also speeds up your\nmetabolism. I refill the pitcher as needed throughout the day, shake\nvigorously, and drink up. I change the cucumbers, lemon, and mint everyday.\n\n 106. rick says\n\nDecember 9, 2013 at\n\nSo if lemon water is good for you but can have somewhat negative side effects\nmakes you wonder about drinking all that lemonade during the summer is doing\nto you... (that could put all those lemon stands out of business) I have also\nheard, back before internet, about a doctor who said his drinking every day a\nglass of water with a table spoon of lemon jiuce, honey, and vinegar was one\nreason he lived to be in his 90s.\n\n 107. catina says\n\nDecember 13, 2013 at\n\nI’ve been taking detox for 3Days now and have noticed that I’ve lost some\nbelly fat. It kept me in the bathroom my first 2Days but after I’m fine...also\nI just want to mention that it has cause some upper stomach\npain,(crapping)almost if I had be doing sit-ups,but for the most part I really\nenjoy the drink and will continue with it...\n\n 108. Antonetta says\n\nDecember 16, 2013 at\n\nI wouldn’t drink it all day for it will send you to the bathroom, but it does\nwhat it suppose to do.\n\n 109. Mike says\n\nDecember 16, 2013 at\n\nI make quart jars with a slice each of lemon, orange and cucumber with a\ncouple fresh mint leaves in each quart jar then fill with water, occasionally\nI’ll add a sliced strawberry or a mashed blackberry to add variety. I drink 4\nquarts throughout the day. I work outside and work out at the gym 6 days a\nweek so I also drink about another half gallon of water every day. I eat paleo\nand have eliminated anything processed, no sugar no alcohol\n\n 110. Meredith says\n\nDecember 17, 2013 at\n\nWater is always good.\n\n 111. gwenie says\n\nDecember 29, 2013 at\n\nI was wondering if i can just put all of the ingredient in my juicer.\n\n 112. Che Demesme says\n\nDecember 30, 2013 at\n\nI’ve been drinking cucumber/ lemon water for about 3 months. I recently went\nto the doctor for a check up and when I got on the scale I noticed that I had\nlost 10 pounds! I was originally 145 and now I’m down to 132. I didn’t think\nthat I was overweight but losing a few pounds a month is great.\n\n 113. Mrs. Moore says\n\nDecember 30, 2013 at\n\nI just made my first batch...Should I consume whole 3 quarts tomorrow? Is that\nOK?\n\n 114. Joshua Clauser says\n\nJanuary 13, 2014 at\n\nCan I drink this along with taking workout supplements.....like whey protein,\nmass gainer, stuff like that. Or will that be cleaned from my body as well?\n\n 115. Hailey says\n\nJanuary 14, 2014 at\n\nThis is so true!\n\n 116. Hailey says\n\nJanuary 14, 2014 at\n\nThis is GREAT advice!\n\n 117. Zodwa says\n\nJanuary 14, 2014 at\n\nIve been strugling to loose weight,so they tell me to drink water of which i\nwas not a fan of, but with this detox now i can drinkmore tha 2 litres a day,\nis it a good or bad thing?\n\n 118. Cassandra says\n\nJanuary 26, 2014 at\n\nI’ve been wanting to do this, finally got the right ingredients and first day\ntrying it! I put it in my own personal water/bottle thing aha. So excited!!\n\nSo far I love the taste and how refreshing it is.\n\n 119. Sabrina Laurin says\n\nJanuary 26, 2014 at\n\nFor the itchiness, instead of benadryl, take a luckwarm water bath with baking\nsoda... it helps for any kind of itching...\n\n 120. nitagrace says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at\n\nJust completed my first batch of LCM detox water and I feel great! The entire\namount was consumed with me 24 hours. I plan to maintain balance by doing this\nevery weekend.\n\n 121. Brenda says\n\nFebruary 4, 2014 at\n\nTotally agree with you Lena, I find that half a lemon is the perfect amount. I\nalso have the other half for later in the day, works great 🙂\n\n@Esther – You can drink lemon water every day but it should compliment your\ndiet. If you want to lose weight and keep it off long term, focus on what you\neat and add in around 30-45 mins of cardio per day. If you’re unsure of what\nto eat, I highly recommend you check out: http://TheVenusGuide.com – It’s\ndesigned specifically for women.\n\nHope this helps 🙂\n\n 122. Joyce says\n\nFebruary 6, 2014 at\n\nAdd ginger as well! Also, I found that if I made in smaller batches that I\ncould go through each day, could add fresh water and a little more lemon juice\nto avoid the bitterness of too many days of the fruit sitting in the same\nwater/carafe. I used just a little less cucumber last time because it was\ntaking over the whole taste – but that probably relates to the huge cucumbers\nin the store! May try the “pickling” cucumber next time (none of that wax to\nworry about and they’re smaller with fewer seeds.)\n\n 123. Nikki says\n\nFebruary 12, 2014 at\n\nI drink lemon and cucumber water everyday all day long and I love it. I have\nrecently gone vegan too and I promise this is the best that I have every felt.\nI drink at least a 64 oz of the lemon cucumber water a day. I don’t even drink\n“regular” water anymore.\n\n 124. Nikki Grant says\n\nFebruary 13, 2014 at\n\nCan you substitute the mint leaves for cilantro? If not cilantro, is there\nanything else to replace the mint leaves?\n\n 125. Anna Pry says\n\nFebruary 18, 2014 at\n\nThis would be especially refreshing in the summer\n\n 126. Marcia Johnson says\n\nFebruary 28, 2014 at\n\nI was excited to try this but the taste was too tart and bitter to stand. Also\nit gave me extreme heartburn. Maybe I used too much lemon, I’m not sure... my\nnext try would be with watermelon versus lemon to had some sweetness and take\naway the bitterness... any other suggestions?\n\n 127. JoAnn says\n\nMarch 11, 2014 at\n\nHi I tried this and its wonderful! However I wanted to know if it makes a\ndifference between glass and plastic as far as the container/pitcher? I\nwondered if the citrus would be harmful to drink in plastic? Thanks\n\n 128. emma says\n\nMarch 15, 2014 at\n\nhi i am breastfeed can i drink a detox water?\n\n 129. Cynthia says\n\nMarch 19, 2014 at\n\nSo, I just have to say I am not a huge fan of water or mint at all !! My\nfriend turned me on to this today..... And it was so amazing that once I got\noff work I had to make it. Now I am looking forward to a healthier life style.\n\n 130. tika says\n\nMarch 21, 2014 at\n\nI would just like to know where you got that glass pitcher from? It’s exactly\nwhat I’ve been looking for.\n\n 131. Brian says\n\nMarch 25, 2014 at\n\nCan you provide any evidence that this works? I’ve at least 15 .edu/.gov\nwebsites (the only sources you should trust) and can find NO credible evidence\nthat lemon (or any sort of detox concontion) is actually good for you.\n\nIf you take care of your body and feed it properly, there’s no need to starve\nyourself and pump it fill of citric acid...., which doesn’t have any evidence\nof helping anyway.... beware of BS trends folks.\n\n 132. Jamie says\n\nMarch 25, 2014 at\n\nI’ve never said for anyone to starve their bodies and I encourage people to\neat healthy diets. I’m not sure how this is a BS trend when I’ve never stated\nit was a diet. Instead it’s just a way to help flush your system. All you have\nto do is google and see how lemon is beneficial to anyone’s diet, it is a\nfruit after all.\n\n 133. Imelda says\n\nApril 17, 2014 at\n\nCan i use pure mint extract instead of leaves?\n\n 134. Debbie says\n\nApril 21, 2014 at\n\nYour recipe is the first one I’ve seen where Distilled water was used? (In\nyour detox lemon cucumber mint concoction? ) is Distilled water best or is is\nalso ok to use tap water out of the kitchen sink?\n\nThank you in advance, for you taking time out of your busy day, to answer an\nemail 🙂 This is my first time making the detox water so I just wanted to be\nsure I wasn’t cutting any corners???!!!\n\nThank you!\n\n 135. Jamie says\n\nApril 21, 2014 at\n\nAny water is fine!\n\n 136. LaVown says\n\nApril 22, 2014 at\n\nA lemon water recipe called for grated ginger what does the ginger do?\n\n 137. Jamie says\n\nApril 23, 2014 at\n\nGinger is good for gastrointestinal distress and posses numerous therapeutic\nproperties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation\nof inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.\n\n 138. Jessica Crazii says\n\nApril 24, 2014 at\n\nI got two weeks and i lost weight Doing this iusually cook the ginger and mint\nleaf but i let it get cold bfore drinking it inthrow in the lemon and the\ncucumber in slices and i already lost 7 lbs since im not drinking soda or any\nki da of soda jus gingerale sumtimes Im replacing any thing that has to do\nwiff caffein wiff this diet thanx! Its reallly enjoyale i drink it after every\nmeal i replace the water after a week and den ever two weeks i jus change the\nlemoms and da ingridients love itttttt Its suppose to make u poop alot right?\n\n 139. Jessica Crazii says\n\nApril 24, 2014 at\n\nSorry for my spelling lol its the auto correct that i have it gets retarded\nonce a while even if i try fixing it idk how to disable it!! =( sowwie\n\n 140. Kierstin Williams says\n\nMay 3, 2014 at\n\nI have been doing this for about a week, and have gotten bloated, have\ndiaherra, and are exhausted. I read that these are some side effects because\nyou are detoxing your body, has anyone else experienced this? Also can I do\nthis for ever or is this just a week to two week thing?\n\n 141. Sweta Sonulkar says\n\nMay 6, 2014 at\n\ngreat post and will try\n\n 142. nicole dz says\n\nMay 12, 2014 at\n\nI love the combination of all the flavors. Great to drink anytime especially\nin the summer. Love how it’s naturally flavored and can done to suit your\ntaste. And no sugar!\n\n 143. courtney b says\n\nMay 17, 2014 at\n\ni love this! i read the post and all the comments and i’m surprise how many\npeople are into doing this... anymore success stories?\n\n 144. Manda Healey says\n\nJune 3, 2014 at\n\nThank you! I want to try this after my pregnancy, only a few more weeks!\n\n 145. melissa says\n\nJune 12, 2014 at\n\nHot water with lemon upon rising,Sean T and lemon water before bed?\n\n 146. Maralea says\n\nJune 15, 2014 at\n\nI put lemon in my water all the time. Have never thought of adding cucumber\nand mint. Can’t wait to give it a try!\n\n 147. Holly E says\n\nJune 16, 2014 at\n\nI love drinking infused water during the summer. There are so many great\nrecipes for them. I love this recipe. It’s so refreshing!\n\n 148. Nette says\n\nJune 18, 2014 at\n\nDid this doctor say a specific type of ingredients ( like, the vinegar got to\nbe made by a certain company ) for his daily drink? Was it brown or white\nvinegar?\n\n 149. Marwa says\n\nJune 22, 2014 at\n\ncan I leave it overnight (cucumber water) after one day can I eat this\ncucumber after drinking its water or only drink cucumber water and throw the\ncucumber\n\n 150. Michelle S says\n\nJune 25, 2014 at\n\nI love detox water! I’m glad to have stumbled across this because I am always\nlooking for different recipes to try out so that I don’t get bored with one.\n\n 151. Tiona says\n\nAugust 2, 2014 at\n\nCan I Use A Peppermint instead of a mint leaf?\n\n 152. renalin says\n\nSeptember 3, 2014 at\n\n1 week now am doing this every morning i drinking on it is really amazing\nbefore i eat my breakfast i drink one glass. I feel something different when i\nstart drinking on it everyday i feel not really hungry. Coz i know much i eat\nand now i had my breakfast cornflakes low calories light milk but just a\nlittle then I full enough then my lunch little of rice\n\n 153. yari says\n\nOctober 14, 2014 at\n\nHey am I suppose to leave the lemon and the cucumber with the mint inside ?\nHow long? Or do I squeeze the lemon? And leave it overnight\n\n 154. Patricia Cummings says\n\nNovember 4, 2014 at\n\nWell im making when I get home from work and w kids ‘ll start drinking n the\nmorning\n\n 155. hairichick says\n\nNovember 4, 2014 at\n\nwhat is the difference this combo with the apple cinnamon? i need to trim down\nmy tummy at the same time need energy for fatigue due to long hours of\nworking...can i combine all in one drink?\n\n 156. Christine says\n\nNovember 14, 2014 at\n\nI found the same for 2 liters (2 quarts), I cut up 1 whole lemon with the mint\nleaves and cucumber. I changed mine to add the extra quart. I wasn’t sure how\nmuch to drink till I read your comments. Will definitely do that 🙂\n\n 157. Barbara Montag says\n\nNovember 26, 2014 at\n\nI’ve been looking for something like this. I haven’t done a detox yet – this\none is perfect! thanks\n\n 158. Barbara Montag says\n\nDecember 8, 2014 at\n\nThanks so much for this post. I’ve been looking for something like this.\n\n 159. Leigh says\n\nDecember 9, 2014 at\n\ncan you use lemons, cucumbers and mint more than once?\n\nThank you\n\n 160. carol clark says\n\nJanuary 22, 2015 at\n\ni love cucumber and lemon i love it with crused up blueberrys also not much or\nit will be awful but just enough\n\n 161. Barbara Montag says\n\nJanuary 25, 2015 at\n\nI’ve made some positive changes in my eating & been looking for something just\nlike this! thank you\n\n 162. Claudine says\n\nFebruary 12, 2015 at\n\nI’m gonna try this! thank you 🙂\n\n 163. Elizabeth says\n\nFebruary 26, 2015 at\n\nDoes it all have to be organic\n\n 164. Neil says\n\nMarch 7, 2015 at\n\nHi I just wanted to ask if we blend all these 4 ingredients and water in a\njuicer blender and leave it overnight then will it give the same results???\n\n 165. Jeanann says\n\nMarch 9, 2015 at\n\nHow did this work for you?\n\n 166. Jamie says\n\nMarch 11, 2015 at\n\nI’ve never tried blending it. I just chop them and let them soak for a few\nhours.\n\n 167. sUNSHINE says\n\nMay 5, 2015 at\n\nI made this detox water one week ago and I love it. I drink it all day. My\nappetite has truly changed.\n\n 168. Justcurious says\n\nMay 8, 2015 at\n\nIs it necessary to use the mint?\n\n 169. Sarah L says\n\nMay 22, 2015 at\n\nThose are great additions to water.\n\n 170. Jason says\n\nMay 25, 2015 at\n\nAs a nurse, I recommend against distilled water. This can throw off the\nelectrolyte balance of the blood stream and lead to “less than positive”\noutcomes. In fact, drinking too much pure water can lead to a condition known\nas hyponatremia and can lead to death. Be careful at what speed you imbibe\ndistilled water.\n\n 171. Johnnie says\n\nSeptember 4, 2015 at\n\nIf you put a period behind what your spelling, it can’t auto correct. Just a\nlittle F Y I that I learned the hard way.\n\n 172. Swati G says\n\nSeptember 24, 2015 at\n\nHello, What do I do with the leftover cucumbers/mint/lemon from the detox\nwater? Can i grind it and add in water? or have to throw?\n\n 173. Jamie says\n\nSeptember 24, 2015 at\n\nI toss mine\n\n 174. Carolyn says\n\nNovember 14, 2015 at\n\nI’ve tried the cucumber, lemon, and mint but it does not make my bowels move.\nWhat am I doing wrong?\n\n 175. Camilla5 says\n\nFebruary 17, 2016 at\n\nWhat is it supposed to do? and how?\n\n 176. mariya tase says\n\nFebruary 28, 2016 at\n\nCan i remove lemon mint and cucumber in morning after soaking\novernight....will thua help me in weight loss programme? Or should i keep all\nthe things in water till the the whole water is consume? Plz help me out\n\n 177. Jamie says\n\nFebruary 29, 2016 at\n\nyes, you can remove them.\n\n 178. courtney b says\n\nMarch 16, 2016 at\n\nthis is fabulous- i’m always trying to detox!\n\nthanks! xoxo\n\n 179. Lisa Brown says\n\nMarch 26, 2016 at\n\nThe water looks refreshing. I do like to add lemon to water, makes it\npalatable.\n\n 180. Birdiebee says\n\nMarch 27, 2016 at\n\nWhat a great idea to detox with these ingredients. Thanks for sharing!\n\n 181. Nimi says\n\nMarch 29, 2016 at\n\nfor how many days should i consume this water? i have started this and it is\nworking very good. but i have no idea for how long should i continue this.\nalso is it okay to drink it the whole day or should i drink it at intervals?\n\n 182. Rakesh Kumar says\n\nJune 2, 2016 at\n\nHow may days I have to take this detox water?\n\nDoes it helpful to reduce weight?\n\n 183. Nicholas Parra says\n\nAugust 1, 2016 at\n\nI went away for 6 days and left out detox water, (cucumber, Lemon, mint\nleaves) room temperature during the summer. Is it still safe to drink.\n\n 184. Andrea says\n\nJanuary 31, 2017 at\n\nConsidering the recipe calls for 2 lemons and considering I am under 150\npounds how much water/drink mixture should I drink in one day?\n\n 185. LaShaila Wade says\n\nFebruary 7, 2017 at\n\nStarting mine today, cant wait 🤗\n\n 186. Anita says\n\nFebruary 10, 2017 at\n\nHow often can we drink it\n\n 187. Ananda says\n\nFebruary 19, 2017 at\n\nHow long is the picture good for?\n\n 188. Stephanie says\n\nApril 8, 2017 at\n\nI tried this and l was in a size 14, l wear a 10 now. Only 3 months\n\n 189. dawn Ganey says\n\nAugust 1, 2017 at\n\nhis looks great will try the recipe.\n\n 190. carol clark says\n\nAugust 2, 2017 at\n\nive been looking for this recipe thanks i couldnt find it\n\n 191. carol clark says\n\nAugust 2, 2017 at\n\nive been looking for this for a long time love it\n\n 192. Pedro says\n\nAugust 9, 2017 at\n\nHow many days can i use 1 jar before i change it\n\n 193. Carey says\n\nSeptember 13, 2017 at\n\nI think this stuff is absolutely amazing!!\n\n 194. Dandi D says\n\nJanuary 19, 2018 at\n\nThis looks amazing and I’ll have to try it soon!\n\n 195. Jane says\n\nJanuary 31, 2018 at\n\nHi trying this already and loving it...\n\n 196. Norma Echevarria says\n\nMarch 26, 2018 at\n\nDoes the pitcher of lemon, cucumber ,mint leaves, and ginger root have to\nremain in the refrigerator or can you leave the pitcher of water out on your\ncounter all day?\n\n 197. Alero Odedere says\n\nDecember 17, 2018 at\n\nHey, can I drink water in between me taking his detox water\n\n 198. Jamie says\n\nJanuary 16, 2019 at\n\nYes!\n\n 199. Neeta Panchal says\n\nApril 26, 2019 at\n\nThanks for providing such a great post.\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is\nprocessed.\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\n### Welcome to The Denver Housewife\n\nHola, I’m Jamie! I’m a SAHM Mom to 4 rambunctious kids, 2 kitties, and my\nhusband. I love all things crafty, yummy, fun, and pretty. I love spending\ntime with my family and we do everything together. 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Forget your boring water and let me give you an idea on the different flavors you can make.", "Have you been outside this afternoon? It is HOT out there! You wouldn’t think that its already the rainy season. Can you imagine drinking a tall glass of this cold Lemon & Mint Water? I can..I’m actually drinking this all day. This is so refreshing and since it has subtle hints of flavors it’ll be like having a fix of your favorite juice...only healthier.", "If you’re the type of person who doesn’t drink lots of water, this will definitely help you drink more. Health is the new trend. This is one smart way to keep up with the trend.", "Well, I’ve read somewhere that one of the major benefits in drinking lemon water is that it aids in weight loss {which I need at this time,LOL} and gives the body natural electrolytes. It is also a great source of Vitamin C and works wonders for your skin. While mint gives the lemon-y flavor a boost and lends a cooler and sweeter flavor to the water.", "Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and put in the fridge for two hours to allow the water to infuse.", "Filed Under: Drinks, health and fitness, Healthy, Recipes, water infusions Tagged With: detox water, lemon, mint, spa water, water infusion flavors, water infusion recipe", "I love flavoring water in such a fresh and subtle way. I just stayed at a hotel that had fresh raspberries in their water carafes. It was amazing how much flavor they gave off.", "wow! great idea sis...though i don’t really have problems with drinking water, this is a refreshing alternative 😀 and this smells good too! 😀", "I think this is way better to quench thirst this summer! I really wanna try this one! I just hope my niece won’t drink it all up! LOL!", "I love jazzing up water a bit with a little mint or cucumber but I don’t do it near enough! I’m jumping up to make some mint and lemon water right now! Thanks for the inspiration and I look forward to your other infused water ideas!", "Thanks for the idea, I was looking for ideas to use up the mint we have growing in our garden. I’ll have to grab a lemon at the store tonight and give this a try!!", "I love water with lemon when I eat at the restaurant, but I have never tried it with mint. But, I can try it next time.", "What a wonderful idea. . I gave a question though, the mint leaves have to be fresh, yes? Also other suggestions for flavours/combinations would be great as well.", "you leave it in and you can refill it with water afterwards. It can stay there for 24 hours and then change the lemon and leaves.", "I love your blog post, LEMON AND MINT WATER, and we would love to feature it on our website, GreenThickies.com. Would it be OK for me to use one of your photos within my post? I will of course link back to your post." ] }, "parsed_md": "Lemon and Mint Water \| The Peach Kitchen\n\n## Top Bar\n\nSubscribe so you don't miss a recipe!\n\n * Skip to primary navigation\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n\nThe Peach Kitchen\n\nTop Food Blogger Philippines - Stories of Home. Food. Love. And Life.\n\nYou are here: Home\n\n/ Drinks\n\n/ Lemon and Mint Water\n\n06.23.2012\n\n# Lemon and Mint Water\n\nOne thing that I like about myself is that I could stop drinking juice and\nsoda whenever I want to.\n\nSince one of my mid-year resolution is to drink more water, I’d like to do a\nseries of naturally-flavored water or infused water here at my kitchen.\n\nThese are quick, easy and healthy alternative to juice or soda. It has no\nsugar, artificial color, artificial flavors and CO2 and the flavor combination\nthat you can make out of the different fruits and herbs are endless, making it\nmore exciting. Forget your boring water and let me give you an idea on the\ndifferent flavors you can make.\n\nHave you been outside this afternoon? It is HOT out there! You wouldn’t think\nthat its already the rainy season. Can you imagine drinking a tall glass of\nthis cold Lemon & Mint Water? I can..I’m actually drinking this all day. This\nis so refreshing and since it has subtle hints of flavors it’ll be like having\na fix of your favorite juice...only healthier.\n\nIf you’re the type of person who doesn’t drink lots of water, this will\ndefinitely help you drink more. Health is the new trend. This is one smart way\nto keep up with the trend.\n\nI think you’re beginning to like the idea...\n\nSo why did I choose Lemon and Mint to kick start this series of wonderfully\ninfused water?\n\nWell, I’ve read somewhere that one of the major benefits in drinking lemon\nwater is that it aids in weight loss {which I need at this time,LOL} and gives\nthe body natural electrolytes. It is also a great source of Vitamin C and\nworks wonders for your skin. While mint gives the lemon-y flavor a boost and\nlends a cooler and sweeter flavor to the water.\n\nIf lemon is not available,you can also use lime or calamansi/calamondin.\n\n4.3 from 3 reviews\n\nLemon & Mint Water\n\nPrint\n\nAuthor: The Peach Kitchen\n\nIngredients\n\n * 6 cups water\n * 2 lemons, thinly sliced\n * sprigs of mint\n * ice\n\nDirections\n\n 1. Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and put in the fridge for two hours to allow the water to infuse.\n 2. You can also squeeze in the juice of one lemon to intensify flavor a bit.\n 3. Serve cold.\n\n3.2.1596\n\nFiled Under: Drinks, health and fitness, Healthy, Recipes, water infusions\nTagged With: detox water, lemon, mint, spa water, water infusion flavors,\nwater infusion recipe\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. What's Baking?? says\n\n06.23.2012 at 10:40 pm\n\nThis is a great combination of flavored water!\n\nReply\n\n 2. GlutenFreeHappyTummy says\n\n06.24.2012 at 12:27 am\n\nsounds so refreshing! i love that combo!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Swathi says\n\n06.24.2012 at 6:34 am\n\nVery nice, lemon and mint go well together.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Carolyn Jung says\n\n06.24.2012 at 8:49 am\n\nI love flavoring water in such a fresh and subtle way. I just stayed at a\nhotel that had fresh raspberries in their water carafes. It was amazing how\nmuch flavor they gave off.\n\nReply\n\n 5. J says\n\n06.24.2012 at 9:35 am\n\nYes naman, napakarefreshing!!!\n\nReply\n\n 6. Sigrid @ Mamacooks says\n\n06.25.2012 at 11:23 am\n\nwow! great idea sis...though i don’t really have problems with drinking water,\nthis is a refreshing alternative 😀 and this smells good too! 😀\n\nReply\n\n 7. Shaiana Twain says\n\n06.26.2012 at 2:43 am\n\nI think this is way better to quench thirst this summer! I really wanna try\nthis one! I just hope my niece won’t drink it all up! LOL!\n\nReply\n\n 8. MJ's Kitchen says\n\n06.26.2012 at 7:32 am\n\nI love jazzing up water a bit with a little mint or cucumber but I don’t do it\nnear enough! I’m jumping up to make some mint and lemon water right now!\nThanks for the inspiration and I look forward to your other infused water\nideas!\n\nReply\n\n 9. LP @dishclips says\n\n06.26.2012 at 7:43 am\n\nYes, a very great way to dress up water. I also love the presentation in the\nphotos.\n\nReply\n\n 10. admin says\n\n07.01.2012 at 3:49 am\n\nThanks for the idea, I was looking for ideas to use up the mint we have\ngrowing in our garden. I’ll have to grab a lemon at the store tonight and give\nthis a try!!\n\nReply\n\n 11. Wena says\n\n11.05.2012 at 5:25 pm\n\nThanks for sharing this wonderful way to minimize soda intake. i’ll look for\nfresh mint leaves at the Supermarket.\n\nReply\n\n 12. jared's mum says\n\n11.27.2012 at 5:38 am\n\ni’d love to prepare this at home, but where to get mint sprigs? 🙁\n\nReply\n\n 13. Rodlizbarnett says\n\n01.19.2013 at 11:31 pm\n\nI love water with lemon when I eat at the restaurant, but I have never tried\nit with mint. But, I can try it next time.\n\nReply\n\n 14. Shraddha says\n\n09.05.2014 at 12:04 am\n\nWhat a wonderful idea. . I gave a question though, the mint leaves have to be\nfresh, yes? Also other suggestions for flavours/combinations would be great as\nwell.\n\nReply\n\n 15. Amanda says\n\n12.30.2015 at 6:12 am\n\nWhat a fun post 🙂 So many great ideas. This is exactly what I need these days.\nPinned!\n\nWait.. Guess what.. M writing a guest post and gonna add yours as a note in\nit:\n\nLet me know your views. I will appreciate that.\n\nReply\n\n * Peachy Adarne says\n\n12.30.2015 at 6:50 am\n\nThanks Amanda!\n\nReply\n\n 16. Adri says\n\n01.18.2016 at 5:37 am\n\nWhat a wonderful way to make water a bit more interesting!\n\nReply\n\n * Peachy Adarne says\n\n01.18.2016 at 5:58 pm\n\nThanks Adri!\n\nReply\n\n 17. Yashvi says\n\n03.09.2016 at 3:07 am\n\nAfter removing from the fridge do we remove the lemon pieces n mint or we\nleave it in only?\n\nReply\n\n * Peachy Adarne says\n\n03.12.2016 at 10:23 am\n\nyou leave it in and you can refill it with water afterwards. It can stay there\nfor 24 hours and then change the lemon and leaves.\n\nReply\n\n 18. Monica says\n\n03.09.2016 at 2:07 pm\n\nAwesome detox there are plenty others that are good I’ve losted 7 pounds so\nfar . ????????\n\nReply\n\n * Peachy Adarne says\n\n03.12.2016 at 10:21 am\n\nThanks Monica!\n\nReply\n\n 19. Myra says\n\n05.16.2017 at 10:22 am\n\nHi there\n\nI love your blog post, LEMON AND MINT WATER, and we would love to feature it\non our website, GreenThickies.com. Would it be OK for me to use one of your\nphotos within my post? I will of course link back to your post.\n\nThanks so much\n\nMyra GreenThickies.com\n\nReply\n\n * Peachy Adarne says\n\n05.17.2017 at 6:35 pm\n\nHi Myra,\n\nSure. Thanks for letting me know.\n\nReply\n\n 20. Ollie Perry says\n\n03.16.2018 at 6:12 pm\n\nLemon Mint Water is the best in summer and we should drink it in summer.\n\nReply\n\n 21. jojo vito says\n\n01.23.2020 at 12:31 am\n\nI tried doing this since last week. I also started to add some variations. I\nlike it.\n\nReply\n\n 22. Joy says\n\n01.23.2020 at 5:47 am\n\nGreat combination, lime and mint, is that peppermint leaves?\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. Top 50 Detox Water Recipes for Rapid Weight Loss says:\n\n04.26.2015 at 5:11 am\n\n[...] Detailed recipe and credit – thepeachkitchen.com [...]\n\nReply\n\n 2. Top 25 Detox Water Recipes for Rapid Weight Loss🍋🍓🍉💦 \| iKickfat says:\n\n05.24.2015 at 3:00 am\n\n[...] Detailed recipe and credit – thepeachkitchen.com [...]\n\nReply\n\n 3. Easiest way to lose weight fast at home- Detox Water! - TalkingBeat says:\n\n08.27.2015 at 6:49 pm\n\n[...] Image Source [...]\n\nReply\n\n 4. 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I understand that I may opt out of receiving such communications at any time.", "array(11) { [\"id\"]=> string(7) \"sms-cta\" [\"type\"]=> string(4) \"form\" [\"title\"]=> string(36) \"Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!\" [\"category\"]=> string(0) \"\" [\"subcategory\"]=> string(0) \"\" [\"keyword\"]=> string(6) \"HBEATS\" [\"utm_source\"]=> string(0) \"\" [\"utm_medium\"]=> string(0) \"\" [\"utm_campaign\"]=> string(0) \"\" [\"utm_content\"]=> string(0) \"\" [\"utm_term\"]=> string(0) \"\" }", "Vitamin C: Lemons are a good source of Vitamin C, which promotes immunity, battles infection, heals wounds, and more. One lemon provides about 31 mg of Vitamin C, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FoodData Central. The recommended daily intake is 90 mg for men and 75 mg for women.", "This tangy fruit has also been known to possibly help halt bad breath and get rid of dandruff when applied to the scalp. In addition to its properties as a beauty treatment and health aid, there are many other uses for lemons. Whether you enjoy the fruit alone or with your morning tea, here are just a few reasons to embrace lemons and their juice:", "Warm water mixed with honey and lemon is a popular home remedy for people with sore throats. The mixture can provide soothing benefits for a sore throat during cold season. The Vitamin C in lemons also can help in the effort.", "Studies have shown lemons may have anticancer benefits. The chemical makeup of lemons can help prevent the development of oral tumors, according to one study. Others have linked citrus fruits and their juices to antitumor effects.", "The peel and pulp of lemons contain an soluble fiber called pectin. It promotes the production of digestive enzymes in the liver, helping eliminate waste from your body.", "Eating fruit high in fiber can help keep your blood glucose in line, helping to prevent increases. This can lower the risk of diabetes, or it can help people with diabetes manage their condition.", "The pectin in lemons and their juice helps you feel fuller for longer, which will make your weight loss much more manageable.", "Studies show that an increase in fiber intake, especially from low-density sources like fruit, can lead to lower body weight and fat.", "Lemons have natural antibacterial qualities and alpha hydroxyl acids, like many over-the-counter acne medications. They can brighten, exfoliate, and help remove blackheads.", "If you like to add lemons to your water to improve the taste or another reason, there is no right or wrong method.", "Combining warm water with lemon before bed, especially after a heavy or spicy meal, can help with digestion and help you sleep.", "However, you should try to avoid drinking too much water before bed because it might make you get up during the night to go to the bathroom. This can hurt your ability to get a full night’s sleep.", "When you drink lemon water, use a straw or brush your teeth right after because lemons can weaken your teeth enamel.", "“The quantity of lemon water recommended varies by person,” says Tessa Wellmon, RD, a registered dietician at UPMC Hamot. “Somebody without ill effects could consume several glasses a day. But if you have been told it is affecting the enamel of your teeth or you notice it causing heartburn, it would be in your best interest to use it sparingly and make sure you are diluting it with a larger volume of water.”", "It is possible to have too much lemon. The American Dental Association says too much citrus can weaken your enamel, increasing your risk of tooth decay. It also can irritate mouth sores.", "Another potential risk is bacteria. A National Environmental Health Association study tested lemons placed on the rims of beverage glasses at restaurants. It found that nearly 70 percent of the lemons tested contained bacteria.", "“There isn’t necessarily a limit to how much lemon water you drink in a day,” she says, “as long as it isn’t causing ill effects such as weakening the enamel on your teeth or causing heartburn.”", "Headquartered in Pittsburgh, UPMC is a world-renowned health care provider and insurer. We operate 40 hospitals and 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient centers, with locations in central and western Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and internationally. We employ 4,900 physicians, and we are leaders in clinical care, groundbreaking research, and treatment breakthroughs. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside as one of the nation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.", "acne \| acne remedy \| calcium \| cancer \| digestion \| folate \| kidney stones \| lemon \| lemon juice \| pectin \| potassium \| sore throat remedy \| Vitamin C \| weight loss", "I understand that by providing my email address, I agree to receive emails from UPMC. I understand that I may opt out of receiving such communications at any time." ] }, "parsed_md": "7 Health Benefits of Lemon Juice \| UPMC HealthBeat\n\n * Like and Follow UPMC on Facebook\n * Follow UPMC on Twitter\n * Follow UPMC on Pinterest\n * Follow UPMC on Instagram\n * Follow UPMC on LinkedIn\n\n## Nutrition\n\n# Are Lemons Good for You?\n\n3 Minute Read\n\nReviewed by UPMC\n\nAugust 29, 2014\n\nShare this on:\n\nUpdated Feb. 25, 2020\n\nThere’s more to lemons than meets the eye. This fruit may pair well with some\nof your favorite dishes, but it also offers incredible health benefits. Lemons\nare packed with nutrients, promote weight loss, and have even been linked to\nkidney stone prevention and cancer treatment!\n\n### Never Miss a Beat!\n\n### Subscribe to Our HealthBeat Newsletter!\n\n(TapClick to Join!)\n\nI understand that by providing my email address, I agree to receive emails\nfrom UPMC. I understand that I may opt out of receiving such communications at\nany time.\n\nThank you for subscribing!\n\nYou are already subscribed.\n\nSorry, an error occurred. Please try again later.\n\n### Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!\n\narray(11) { [\"id\"]=> string(7) \"sms-cta\" [\"type\"]=> string(4) \"form\"\n[\"title\"]=> string(36) \"Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!\" [\"category\"]=>\nstring(0) \"\" [\"subcategory\"]=> string(0) \"\" [\"keyword\"]=> string(6) \"HBEATS\"\n[\"utm_source\"]=> string(0) \"\" [\"utm_medium\"]=> string(0) \"\" [\"utm_campaign\"]=>\nstring(0) \"\" [\"utm_content\"]=> string(0) \"\" [\"utm_term\"]=> string(0) \"\" }\n\n## Nutrition Facts of Lemon\n\nLemons include many vitamins and nutrients that can provide a boost to your\nbody:\n\n * Vitamin C: Lemons are a good source of Vitamin C, which promotes immunity, battles infection, heals wounds, and more. One lemon provides about 31 mg of Vitamin C, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FoodData Central. The recommended daily intake is 90 mg for men and 75 mg for women.\n * Calcium: Lemons contain calcium, which is important for muscle function, hormone secretion, vascular contraction, and more.\n * Potassium: Lemons have potassium, which helps muscles and nerves work properly.\n * Folate: Also found in lemons, folate fights against spinal birth defects and helps in red blood cell formation.\n\n### You might also like...\n\nNutritionRecipe: Simple, Healthy Gazpacho\n\nLiving and WellnessShould I Take Vitamins?\n\nLiving and WellnessMediterranean Diet Specific Dishes\n\nLiving and WellnessDiet for Fatty Liver Disease\n\nNutritionRecipe: Simple, Healthy Gazpacho\n\nLiving and WellnessShould I Take Vitamins?\n\nLiving and WellnessMediterranean Diet Specific Dishes\n\nLiving and WellnessDiet for Fatty Liver Disease\n\n## Ways Your Body May Benefit From Lemon\n\nThis tangy fruit has also been known to possibly help halt bad breath and get\nrid of dandruff when applied to the scalp. In addition to its properties as a\nbeauty treatment and health aid, there are many other uses for lemons. Whether\nyou enjoy the fruit alone or with your morning tea, here are just a few\nreasons to embrace lemons and their juice:\n\n### Relieves a sore throat\n\nWarm water mixed with honey and lemon is a popular home remedy for people with\nsore throats. The mixture can provide soothing benefits for a sore throat\nduring cold season. The Vitamin C in lemons also can help in the effort.\n\n### Cancer-fighting benefits\n\nStudies have shown lemons may have anticancer benefits. The chemical makeup of\nlemons can help prevent the development of oral tumors, according to one\nstudy. Others have linked citrus fruits and their juices to antitumor effects.\n\nEven chemicals in citrus fruits’ peels have been linked as potential\nanticancer agents.\n\n### Prevents kidney stones\n\nLemon juice is shown to help prevent kidney stones by raising the urine’s\ncitrate levels.\n\nCitrate binds to calcium, which helps keep kidney stones from forming.\n\n### Aids in digestion\n\nThe peel and pulp of lemons contain an soluble fiber called pectin. It\npromotes the production of digestive enzymes in the liver, helping eliminate\nwaste from your body.\n\nFiber-rich fruits can also help promote regularity, lessening your risk of\nconstipation.\n\n### Helps blood sugar\n\nEating fruit high in fiber can help keep your blood glucose in line, helping\nto prevent increases. This can lower the risk of diabetes, or it can help\npeople with diabetes manage their condition.\n\n### Promotes weight loss\n\nThe pectin in lemons and their juice helps you feel fuller for longer, which\nwill make your weight loss much more manageable.\n\nStudies show that an increase in fiber intake, especially from low-density\nsources like fruit, can lead to lower body weight and fat.\n\n### Helps clear skin\n\nLemons have natural antibacterial qualities and alpha hydroxyl acids, like\nmany over-the-counter acne medications. They can brighten, exfoliate, and help\nremove blackheads.\n\nThe Vitamin C in lemons also promotes collagen synthesis, another boost to\nyour skin.\n\n### Connect with UPMC\n\nFind a Doctor\n\nMyUPMC\n\nRequest Appointment\n\n## Drinking Lemon Water the Right Way\n\nIf you like to add lemons to your water to improve the taste or another\nreason, there is no right or wrong method.\n\nCombining warm water with lemon before bed, especially after a heavy or spicy\nmeal, can help with digestion and help you sleep.\n\nHowever, you should try to avoid drinking too much water before bed because it\nmight make you get up during the night to go to the bathroom. This can hurt\nyour ability to get a full night’s sleep.\n\nWhen you drink lemon water, use a straw or brush your teeth right after\nbecause lemons can weaken your teeth enamel.\n\n“The quantity of lemon water recommended varies by person,” says Tessa\nWellmon, RD, a registered dietician at UPMC Hamot. “Somebody without ill\neffects could consume several glasses a day. But if you have been told it is\naffecting the enamel of your teeth or you notice it causing heartburn, it\nwould be in your best interest to use it sparingly and make sure you are\ndiluting it with a larger volume of water.”\n\n## Risks of Lemon\n\nIt is possible to have too much lemon. The American Dental Association says\ntoo much citrus can weaken your enamel, increasing your risk of tooth decay.\nIt also can irritate mouth sores.\n\nCitrus also can cause problems for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease\n(GERD).\n\nAnother potential risk is bacteria. A National Environmental Health\nAssociation study tested lemons placed on the rims of beverage glasses at\nrestaurants. It found that nearly 70 percent of the lemons tested contained\nbacteria.\n\nThose risks shouldn’t necessarily stop you from drinking lemon water, Wellmon\nsays.\n\n“There isn’t necessarily a limit to how much lemon water you drink in a day,”\nshe says, “as long as it isn’t causing ill effects such as weakening the\nenamel on your teeth or causing heartburn.”\n\n##### Sources\n\nAmerican Dental Association. Top 9 Foods That Damage Your Teeth . Santa Cirmi,\nAlessandro Maugeri, Nadia Ferlazzo, Sebastiano Gangemi, Gioacchino Calapai,\nUdo Schumacher, and Michele Navarra. Anticancer Potential of Citrus Juices and\nTheir Extracts: A Systematic Review of Both Preclinical and Clinical Studies .\nFrontiers in Pharmacology. Nicholas N. DePhillipo, MS, ATC, CSCS; Zachary S.\nAman, BA; Mitchell I. Kennedy, BS; J.P. Begley, MD; Gilbert Moatshe, MD, PhD;\nRobert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD. Efficacy of Vitamin C Supplementation on Collagen\nSynthesis and Oxidative Stress After Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic\nReview . Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. C. Economos and W.D. Clay.\nNutritional and Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits . Food and Agriculture\nOrganization of the United Nations. Mark L. Dreher. Whole Fruits and Fruit\nFiber Emerging Health Effects . Nutrients. Food Data Central. Lemon. 5 Things\nThat Can Help You Take a Pass on Kidney Stones . Harvard Health Publishing.\nAnne LaGrange Loving, M.S., M(ASCP); John Perz, M.S., MT(ASCP). Microbial\nFlora on Restaurant Beverage Lemon Slices . Journal of Environmental Health.\nE.G. Miller, J.L. Porter, W.H. Binnie, I.Y. Guo, S. Hasegawa. Further Studies\non the Anticancer Activity of Citrus Limonoids . Journal of Agriculture and\nFood Chemistry. National Institutes of Health. Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets\n. Sleep Advisor. Should You Drink Water Right Before Going to Bed? . Liwen\nWang, Jinhan Wang, Lianying Fang, Zuliang Zheng, Dexian Zhi, Suying Wang,\nShiming Li, Chi-Tang Ho, Hui Zhao. Anticancer Activities of Citrus Peel\nPolymethoxyflavones Related to Angiogenesis and Others . Biomed Research\nInternational. World's Healthiest Foods. Lemon/Limes.\n\n### About UPMC\n\nHeadquartered in Pittsburgh, UPMC is a world-renowned health care provider and\ninsurer. We operate 40 hospitals and 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient\ncenters, with locations in central and western Pennsylvania, Maryland, New\nYork, and internationally. We employ 4,900 physicians, and we are leaders in\nclinical care, groundbreaking research, and treatment breakthroughs. U.S. News\n& World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside as one of the\nnation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital\nof Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.\n\nTags\n\nacne \| acne remedy \| calcium \| cancer \| digestion \| folate \| kidney stones \|\nlemon \| lemon juice \| pectin \| potassium \| sore throat remedy \| Vitamin C \|\nweight loss\n\nFollow Us\n\n * Like and Follow UPMC on Facebook\n * Follow UPMC on Twitter\n * Follow UPMC on Pinterest\n * Follow UPMC on Instagram\n * Follow UPMC on LinkedIn\n\nFind\n\nMy Location\n\n * Contact\n * UPMC Website/Email Terms of Use\n * Medical Advice Disclaimer\n * Privacy Information\n\n© 2021 UPMC HealthBeat\n\n### Become a Member of Our Health and Wellness Email List\n\n(TapClick to Join!)\n\nI understand that by providing my email address, I agree to receive emails\nfrom UPMC. 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But there’s a lot more to this familiar citrus fruit than you know. Limes are anything but ordinary. They’re loaded with antioxidants, including vitamin C, and offer plenty of other healthful benefits.", "So, you may want to give that slice of lime a promotion from the rim of your glass, because it’s good for a lot more! Let’s talk about the benefits of lime and lime water, plus a few lime recipes to try, which are great for Cinco de Mayo parties and events year-round.", "Limes are a nutritional powerhouse, especially when it comes to antioxidants. A single lime can give you 32% of the daily recommended amount of the antioxidant vitamin C, and lime juice contains loads of other antioxidants too, including healthy phytochemicals like flavonoids, flavones and others that play important roles in maintaining wellness.^1,2 But the benefits don’t stop there! Limes are also a source of many other nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. Check out the lime benefits and nutritional details below.", "The easiest way to get the benefits of lime in your diet every day is to squeeze some lime juice into your water. Limes are easy to keep on hand. You can toss a few in your lunch bag to squeeze into your water at work, or juice a few in advance and refrigerate the juice to use throughout the day. No matter how you do it, you’re sure to get the benefits of lime in a convenient way while making your daily H_2O that much more fun and flavorful. You can also combine lime with other fruit flavors to make your own water infusions.", "There are several varieties of limes and the nutritional values of each type can vary, but the most common type of lime found in US supermarkets is the Tahitian lime. That doesn’t mean they’re grown in Tahiti though. It just means that the strain of lime is thought to have originated from Tahiti.^7", "To make things just a little more confusing, there are two types of Tahitian limes grown in the US—Persian limes, which are grown in Florida, and Bearss limes, which are grown in California. Persian limes tend to be bigger and less acidic than the Bearss variety.^7", "Other types of limes you may find in grocery stores include Key limes and Kaffir limes. Key limes are a favorite for pies and are most frequently imported from Mexico, though they were grown commercially in Florida at one time. Kaffir limes are available in some specialty stores but can be difficult to find. Kaffir limes are small, round, tart limes used in Southeast Asian cooking.^4", "Limes also contain small amounts of the following vitamins and minerals: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, vitamin B-12, vitamin E, vitamin D, and vitamin K.", "An average 2” lime yields 44 grams of juice, and that juice contains the same vitamins and minerals as limes, but with only 11 calories. That is almost half the calories you’d get from consuming the whole fruit. Some limes are larger than others, but on average that should equate to about 2 to 3 tablespoons of juice per lime.", "We recommend juicing your limes yourself, but you can also buy organic lime juice that is not from concentrate to keep on hand. Juices that have not been processed or pasteurized don’t usually have a lengthy shelf life though, so it’s often easier just to keep a bowl of limes in the refrigerator to have a fresh splash of juice available any time. Limes are also extremely portable, so you can toss a few in your bag to use on the go.", "Most people don’t eat whole limes in the same way they would some other citrus fruits like oranges, so there’s a good chance you’ll want to get most of your lime nutrition from juice. Either way you do it, you stand to gain a long list of benefits from lime. And speaking of that list of benefits, here it is.", "Antioxidants in Limes Limes contain many antioxidant nutrients, including vitamin C, flavonoids, flavones, triterpenoid, and limonoids. Limonoids are phytonutrients that research has shown to have significant benefits for overall health and wellbeing.^3 Although limonoids are as abundant in citrus fruits as vitamin C, unlike vitamin C, limonoids are not currently available as a supplement. Limonoid-containing “citrus molasses” can be used to fortify foods, but it’s currently only used in food for animals.^4 So, for now, fresh citrus fruits are the best way to get your daily dose of limonoids.", "Lime Nutrition for Heart Health The antioxidants in lime are good for your heart too. Antioxidants help promote the health of arteries and the circulatory system.^1 Since arteries are responsible for carrying blood to and from your heart and other organs, keeping them healthy plays an important role in heart health.^1", "Limes are also a source of magnesium and potassium, two nutrients that support heart health. Potassium supports blood health and circulation and magnesium is essential to keep muscles working properly, plus limonoids in limes may promote healthy blood lipid levels.^2", "Skin Benefits of Lime The nutrients and antioxidants in limes help rejuvenate skin and strengthen collagen.^2 Vitamin C nourishes skin cells inside and out and may even help fight signs of skin aging.^5 Hydration is also important to keeping skin healthy, and adding lime to your water is a tasty way to hydrate and revitalize healthy skin.^2", "Some people also use the essential oil of Kaffir lime in skin tonics to help smooth skin quality, but be cautious when using essential oils on your skin and never apply lime directly to the skin.^1 Read the product label and choose an essential oil product that is formulated for use on the skin. Lime products applied topically may make your skin more sensitive to the sun.", "Lime for Digestive Support The acidity in lime may help break down food so you can digest it more easily, plus the flavonoids in limes stimulate digestive juices, and may even stimulate bowel activity.^2 Drinking some water with lime on an empty stomach in the morning may help kick start your digestive system too. Also, try drinking a glass of warm water with the juice of a whole lime about thirty minutes before a meal to aid digestion.^2 You may be less likely to overeat if you drink warm lime water before a meal.", "Immune System Booster The vitamin C and antioxidants provided by limes may help give your immune system a healthy boost. Vitamin C is needed by the all the tissues of your body for growth and repair and it’s involved in many important functions, including immune function and helping protect cells from free radicals.^5", "Limes and Weight Loss The citric acid in limes may help kick up your metabolism so you burn more calories, and if you get your lime nutrition by drinking lime water, that’s even better.^2 Staying hydrated is an excellent way to help you maintain a healthy weight. It’s easy to mistake thirst for hunger, so if you’re hydrated, you may be less likely to eat without actually being hungry.", "Lime for Kidney Health Adding limes or lemons to your diet may help promote kidney health, since citric acid may boost urinary citrate and urine volume.^6 And of course, water is great for your kidneys too, so add some lime to your next glass of water to help give your kidneys, and your whole body, a welcome health boost.", "Lime and Nutrient Absorption Vitamin C plays a beneficial role in the absorption of iron, which is essential for your body’s production of blood and for hemoglobin. Low levels of iron can cause a host of health concerns.^9 Since vitamin C can increase the amount of iron you absorb from the foods you eat when eaten together, lime is an excellent addition to recipes that contain iron-rich ingredients like spinach and red meats.^5", "Lime for Healthy Joints Vitamin C and other antioxidants in limes may also help support the health of your joints and promote joint flexibility, and limes may help reduce uric acid levels in the body.^2 If you’re looking for support for healthy joints, learn about Glucosamine Benefits and MSM Benefits for Joint Health & Beyond.", "Aside from adding lime to your water, there are endless uses for lime juice and lime zest in your recipes. Lime is a common ingredient in ethnic cuisines like Mexican, Vietnamese and Thai, but it’s also great for adding zing to seafood dishes, smoothies and desserts. Lime pairs well with the following flavors:", "Lime Water Infusion Recipes Fruit infused water is super easy to make. Just add slices of any combination of the fruits above to an infusion bottle or reusable water bottle and fill it up with filtered water for a delicious flavor infusion. It will taste even better if you let it stay in the fridge overnight, or squeeze in some extra lime juice when you refill your bottle throughout the day. Try a water infusion with lime and cherries for a healthy take on cherry limeade. You could even add a natural sweetener, like agave or honey.", "Chicken Marinade with Lime Make this simple lime marinade for crowd-pleasing, flavorful grilled chicken. Mix 4 tablespoons of lime juice with 2 cloves of minced garlic, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or agave (optional), 1 tablespoon of Swanson certified organic extra virgin olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of cilantro. Marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes up to 8 hours before cooking, depending on how much flavor you want!", "Lime Salad Dressing This lime vinaigrette is so simple and delicious. Plus, when you make your own dressing you know exactly what’s in it! You get pure flavor and no surprises. Just combine 2 tablespoons of lime juice with a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp ground cumin, plus salt and pepper to taste.", "And of course, use lime as a garnish for your favorite drinks, but don’t forget to squeeze the juice into your cup before you’re done to get the benefits!", "Aromatherapy Essential Oil Lime essential oil is stimulating and refreshing. The invigorating essence of lime has been used throughout the ages as an adjunct to respiratory function and energy.", "Lime Oil as an Insect Repellant Using lime essential oil in an oil diffuser may also help ward off insects.", "Naturally Cleansing & Refreshing Your Home Make your own natural cleaning products with lime essential oil and other natural ingredients, like baking soda and apple cider vinegar. See the article Your Home Guide for Natural Household Cleaning Tip for more ideas.", "Lemons and limes have different flavor profiles and colors, but they do have some similarities. They both supply vitamin C and antioxidants. They even have a similar shape, although most limes tend to be smaller. However, lemons provide almost double the vitamin C of limes (depending on the size of the lemon vs lime), and lemons have higher levels of vitamin B6 and folate too. So, lemons are also a great choice for citrus nutrition, but nature gave us so many options for a reason! It’s a good idea to get a variety of real foods in your diet and eat a wide range of fruits and vegetables of all colors because they are all important to maintain balanced nutrition.", "With lime water becoming a trending topic, it’s only natural to wonder if lime is truly good for you. For most people, limes are generally safe and provide plenty of healthy benefits. So, unless you have a citrus fruit allergy, adding limes or lime juice to your water is a low-calorie way to pack in some extra nutrients and get flavorful hydration every day.", "How do you use limes? Share your favorite lime recipes below, and learn more about the benefits of eating a diet rich in real foods in Real Food: A Revival or a Revolution? and Pack Your Pantry: How to Make a Real Food Pantry.", "Lindsey is a nationally recognized registered dietitian and nutritionist with a soft spot for ice cream. She empowers people to take charge of their health by finding the balance between the pleasure and nourishment in food.", "Her philosophy is that you should take care of your body because it’s the only permanent home you have. It’s what inspired her to pursue a career in nutrition and, ultimately, led her to Swanson Health.", "^6 Lemonade therapy increases urinary citrate and urine volumes in patients with recurrent calcium oxalate stone formation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17919696/ (Accessed 04/30/2018)", "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease." ] }, "parsed_md": "9 Benefits of Limes and Lime Water, Plus Easy Lime Recipes\n\nBlog\n\nBlog\n\n Vitamins & Supplements\n\n#### Featured Post\n\n##### BUSTED: Top 4 Myths of Probiotics!\n\nBushra Hassan, MBA, RD & LDN\n\n#### Top 5 Articles\n\n 1. Amazing Alphabet Vitamins: The Six Vitamins You Need to Know\n 2. Magnesium Benefits & Uses\n 3. MSM Benefits: Joint Health & Beyond\n 4. Important Facts about Blue Light and Eye Health\n 5. 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Let’s talk about the benefits of lime\nand lime water, plus a few lime recipes to try, which are great for Cinco de\nMayo parties and events year-round.\n\n## Benefits of Limes and Lime Juice\n\nLimes are a nutritional powerhouse, especially when it comes to antioxidants.\nA single lime can give you 32% of the daily recommended amount of the\nantioxidant vitamin C, and lime juice contains loads of other antioxidants\ntoo, including healthy phytochemicals like flavonoids, flavones and others\nthat play important roles in maintaining wellness.^1,2 But the benefits don’t\nstop there! Limes are also a source of many other nutrients, including\nvitamins and minerals. Check out the lime benefits and nutritional details\nbelow.\n\nLime Benefits\n\n * Great source of antioxidants^3,4\n * Supports heart health^1,2\n * Helps promote skin health and fights signs of aging^2\n * Supports digestive health^2\n * Boosts immune health^5\n * Supports metabolism and weight loss^2\n * Provides nourishment for healthy kidneys^6\n * Helps your body absorb iron^5\n * May support joint health^2\n\n## Lime Water Benefits\n\nThe easiest way to get the benefits of lime in your diet every day is to\nsqueeze some lime juice into your water. Limes are easy to keep on hand. You\ncan toss a few in your lunch bag to squeeze into your water at work, or juice\na few in advance and refrigerate the juice to use throughout the day. No\nmatter how you do it, you’re sure to get the benefits of lime in a convenient\nway while making your daily H_2O that much more fun and flavorful. You can\nalso combine lime with other fruit flavors to make your own water infusions.\n\n## Lime Nutrition and Types of Limes\n\nThere are several varieties of limes and the nutritional values of each type\ncan vary, but the most common type of lime found in US supermarkets is the\nTahitian lime. That doesn’t mean they’re grown in Tahiti though. It just means\nthat the strain of lime is thought to have originated from Tahiti.^7\n\nTo make things just a little more confusing, there are two types of Tahitian\nlimes grown in the US—Persian limes, which are grown in Florida, and Bearss\nlimes, which are grown in California. Persian limes tend to be bigger and less\nacidic than the Bearss variety.^7\n\nOther types of limes you may find in grocery stores include Key limes and\nKaffir limes. Key limes are a favorite for pies and are most frequently\nimported from Mexico, though they were grown commercially in Florida at one\ntime. Kaffir limes are available in some specialty stores but can be difficult\nto find. Kaffir limes are small, round, tart limes used in Southeast Asian\ncooking.^4\n\n## Nutrition in Limes and Lime Juice\n\nAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), an average\nlime that is 2” in diameter contains:\n\n * 59.13 grams of water\n * 20 calories\n * 0.47 gram of protein\n * 7 grams of carbohydrates\n * 1.9 grams of fiber\n * 1.13 grams of sugars\n * vitamin C (19.5 mg)\n * vitamin A (34 mg)\n * iron (.4 mg)\n * potassium (68.3 mg)\n\nLimes also contain small amounts of the following vitamins and minerals:\ncalcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin\nB-6, folate, vitamin B-12, vitamin E, vitamin D, and vitamin K.\n\nThat’s a lot of nutritional variety for a tiny fruit!\n\n## How Much Lime Juice in One Lime?\n\nAn average 2” lime yields 44 grams of juice, and that juice contains the same\nvitamins and minerals as limes, but with only 11 calories. That is almost half\nthe calories you’d get from consuming the whole fruit. Some limes are larger\nthan others, but on average that should equate to about 2 to 3 tablespoons of\njuice per lime.\n\nWe recommend juicing your limes yourself, but you can also buy organic lime\njuice that is not from concentrate to keep on hand. Juices that have not been\nprocessed or pasteurized don’t usually have a lengthy shelf life though, so\nit’s often easier just to keep a bowl of limes in the refrigerator to have a\nfresh splash of juice available any time. Limes are also extremely portable,\nso you can toss a few in your bag to use on the go.\n\n## Lime Juice Benefits\n\nMost people don’t eat whole limes in the same way they would some other citrus\nfruits like oranges, so there’s a good chance you’ll want to get most of your\nlime nutrition from juice. Either way you do it, you stand to gain a long list\nof benefits from lime. And speaking of that list of benefits, here it is.\n\n## Lime Health Benefits\n\nAntioxidants in Limes Limes contain many antioxidant nutrients, including\nvitamin C, flavonoids, flavones, triterpenoid, and limonoids. Limonoids are\nphytonutrients that research has shown to have significant benefits for\noverall health and wellbeing.^3 Although limonoids are as abundant in citrus\nfruits as vitamin C, unlike vitamin C, limonoids are not currently available\nas a supplement. Limonoid-containing “citrus molasses” can be used to fortify\nfoods, but it’s currently only used in food for animals.^4 So, for now, fresh\ncitrus fruits are the best way to get your daily dose of limonoids.\n\nLime Nutrition for Heart Health The antioxidants in lime are good for your\nheart too. Antioxidants help promote the health of arteries and the\ncirculatory system.^1 Since arteries are responsible for carrying blood to and\nfrom your heart and other organs, keeping them healthy plays an important role\nin heart health.^1\n\nLimes are also a source of magnesium and potassium, two nutrients that support\nheart health. Potassium supports blood health and circulation and magnesium is\nessential to keep muscles working properly, plus limonoids in limes may\npromote healthy blood lipid levels.^2\n\nSkin Benefits of Lime The nutrients and antioxidants in limes help rejuvenate\nskin and strengthen collagen.^2 Vitamin C nourishes skin cells inside and out\nand may even help fight signs of skin aging.^5 Hydration is also important to\nkeeping skin healthy, and adding lime to your water is a tasty way to hydrate\nand revitalize healthy skin.^2\n\nSome people also use the essential oil of Kaffir lime in skin tonics to help\nsmooth skin quality, but be cautious when using essential oils on your skin\nand never apply lime directly to the skin.^1 Read the product label and choose\nan essential oil product that is formulated for use on the skin. Lime products\napplied topically may make your skin more sensitive to the sun.\n\nLime for Digestive Support The acidity in lime may help break down food so you\ncan digest it more easily, plus the flavonoids in limes stimulate digestive\njuices, and may even stimulate bowel activity.^2 Drinking some water with lime\non an empty stomach in the morning may help kick start your digestive system\ntoo. Also, try drinking a glass of warm water with the juice of a whole lime\nabout thirty minutes before a meal to aid digestion.^2 You may be less likely\nto overeat if you drink warm lime water before a meal.\n\nImmune System Booster The vitamin C and antioxidants provided by limes may\nhelp give your immune system a healthy boost. Vitamin C is needed by the all\nthe tissues of your body for growth and repair and it’s involved in many\nimportant functions, including immune function and helping protect cells from\nfree radicals.^5\n\nLimes and Weight Loss The citric acid in limes may help kick up your\nmetabolism so you burn more calories, and if you get your lime nutrition by\ndrinking lime water, that’s even better.^2 Staying hydrated is an excellent\nway to help you maintain a healthy weight. It’s easy to mistake thirst for\nhunger, so if you’re hydrated, you may be less likely to eat without actually\nbeing hungry.\n\nLime for Kidney Health Adding limes or lemons to your diet may help promote\nkidney health, since citric acid may boost urinary citrate and urine volume.^6\nAnd of course, water is great for your kidneys too, so add some lime to your\nnext glass of water to help give your kidneys, and your whole body, a welcome\nhealth boost.\n\nLime and Nutrient Absorption Vitamin C plays a beneficial role in the\nabsorption of iron, which is essential for your body’s production of blood and\nfor hemoglobin. Low levels of iron can cause a host of health concerns.^9\nSince vitamin C can increase the amount of iron you absorb from the foods you\neat when eaten together, lime is an excellent addition to recipes that contain\niron-rich ingredients like spinach and red meats.^5\n\nLime for Healthy Joints Vitamin C and other antioxidants in limes may also\nhelp support the health of your joints and promote joint flexibility, and\nlimes may help reduce uric acid levels in the body.^2 If you’re looking for\nsupport for healthy joints, learn about Glucosamine Benefits and MSM Benefits\nfor Joint Health & Beyond.\n\n## Lime Uses\n\nAside from adding lime to your water, there are endless uses for lime juice\nand lime zest in your recipes. Lime is a common ingredient in ethnic cuisines\nlike Mexican, Vietnamese and Thai, but it’s also great for adding zing to\nseafood dishes, smoothies and desserts. Lime pairs well with the following\nflavors:\n\n * Bananas\n * Coconut\n * Lemon\n * Raspberries\n * Cherries\n * Apricots\n * Elderberry\n * Lychee\n * Orange\n * Mango\n * Papaya\n * Strawberry\n * Pineapple\n * Passionfruit\n * Guava\n * Grapefruit\n * Fig\n\n\|\n\n * Basil\n * Cilantro\n * Cardamom\n * Lavender\n * Tea\n * Vanilla\n * Caramel\n * Coconut\n * Dark\n * Chocolate\n * Hazelnut\n * Honey\n * Macadamia\n * Maple\n * Shrimp\n * Lobster\n * Skirt steak\n\n \n---\|--- \n \n## Lime Recipes to Try\n\nLime Water Infusion Recipes Fruit infused water is super easy to make. Just\nadd slices of any combination of the fruits above to an infusion bottle or\nreusable water bottle and fill it up with filtered water for a delicious\nflavor infusion. It will taste even better if you let it stay in the fridge\novernight, or squeeze in some extra lime juice when you refill your bottle\nthroughout the day. Try a water infusion with lime and cherries for a healthy\ntake on cherry limeade. You could even add a natural sweetener, like agave or\nhoney.\n\nFor more water infusion ideas, read Infused Water Benefits, Plus Water\nInfusions to Try.\n\nChicken Marinade with Lime Make this simple lime marinade for crowd-pleasing,\nflavorful grilled chicken. Mix 4 tablespoons of lime juice with 2 cloves of\nminced garlic, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or agave (optional), 1\ntablespoon of Swanson certified organic extra virgin olive oil, and 2\ntablespoons of cilantro. Marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes up to 8\nhours before cooking, depending on how much flavor you want!\n\nLime Salad Dressing This lime vinaigrette is so simple and delicious. Plus,\nwhen you make your own dressing you know exactly what’s in it! You get pure\nflavor and no surprises. Just combine 2 tablespoons of lime juice with a\nteaspoon of Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon of garlic\npowder, and 1/8 tsp ground cumin, plus salt and pepper to taste.\n\nMore recipes from Swanson Health:\n\n * Cilantro Lime Grilled Corn\n * Two Cabbage Coconut Slaw with Lime Juice\n\nAnd of course, use lime as a garnish for your favorite drinks, but don’t\nforget to squeeze the juice into your cup before you’re done to get the\nbenefits!\n\n## What is Lime Good for Beyond the Kitchen?\n\nAromatherapy Essential Oil Lime essential oil is stimulating and refreshing.\nThe invigorating essence of lime has been used throughout the ages as an\nadjunct to respiratory function and energy.\n\nLime Oil as an Insect Repellant Using lime essential oil in an oil diffuser\nmay also help ward off insects.\n\nNaturally Cleansing & Refreshing Your Home Make your own natural cleaning\nproducts with lime essential oil and other natural ingredients, like baking\nsoda and apple cider vinegar. See the article Your Home Guide for Natural\nHousehold Cleaning Tip for more ideas.\n\n## Lime Juice vs. Lemon Juice\n\nLemons and limes have different flavor profiles and colors, but they do have\nsome similarities. They both supply vitamin C and antioxidants. They even have\na similar shape, although most limes tend to be smaller. However, lemons\nprovide almost double the vitamin C of limes (depending on the size of the\nlemon vs lime), and lemons have higher levels of vitamin B6 and folate too.\nSo, lemons are also a great choice for citrus nutrition, but nature gave us so\nmany options for a reason! It’s a good idea to get a variety of real foods in\nyour diet and eat a wide range of fruits and vegetables of all colors because\nthey are all important to maintain balanced nutrition.\n\n## Are Limes Good for You?\n\nWith lime water becoming a trending topic, it’s only natural to wonder if lime\nis truly good for you. For most people, limes are generally safe and provide\nplenty of healthy benefits. So, unless you have a citrus fruit allergy, adding\nlimes or lime juice to your water is a low-calorie way to pack in some extra\nnutrients and get flavorful hydration every day.\n\nHow do you use limes? Share your favorite lime recipes below, and learn more\nabout the benefits of eating a diet rich in real foods in Real Food: A Revival\nor a Revolution? and Pack Your Pantry: How to Make a Real Food Pantry.\n\nAbout Lindsey Toth, MS, RD Registered Dietitian, Swanson Health\n\nLindsey is a nationally recognized registered dietitian and nutritionist with\na soft spot for ice cream. She empowers people to take charge of their health\nby finding the balance between the pleasure and nourishment in food.\n\nHer philosophy is that you should take care of your body because it’s the only\npermanent home you have. It’s what inspired her to pursue a career in\nnutrition and, ultimately, led her to Swanson Health.\n\nSource\n\n^1 8 Healthy Lime Facts. Healthline.\nhttps://www.healthline.com/health/8-healthy-lime-facts#1 (Accessed 04/30/2018)\n\n^2 8 Benefits of Lime Water for Health and Weight Loss\nhttps://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/lime-water-benefits#1\n(Accessed 04/30/2018)\n\n^3 The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Citrus Limonoids. PubMed.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27845763 (Accessed 04/30/2018)\n\n^4 Citrus Compound: Ready To Help Your Body! United States Department of\nAgriculture. https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2005/feb/citrus (Accessed\n04/30/2018)\n\n^5 The Benefits of Vitamin C. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-\nbenefits-of-vitamin-c (Accessed 04/30/2018)\n\n^6 Lemonade therapy increases urinary citrate and urine volumes in patients\nwith recurrent calcium oxalate stone formation.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17919696/ (Accessed 04/30/2018)\n\n^7 Types of Lemons and Limes. Berkeley Wellness. University of California.\nhttp://www.berkeleywellness.com/healthy-eating/food/article/types-lemons-and-\nlimes (Accessed 04/30/2018)\n\n^8 Limes, Raw. Nutrient Database. United States Department of Agriculture.\nhttps://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/301159?fg=&manu=&lfacet=&format=&count=&max=25&offset=&sort=default&order=asc&qlookup=lime%2C+raw&ds=SR&qt=&qp=&qa=&qn=&q=&ing=\n(Accessed 04/30/2018)\n\n^9 What You Need to Know About Iron Supplements. WebMD.\nhttps://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/features/iron-supplements#1\n(Accessed 04/30/2018)\n\nThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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This recipe may be my favorite so far.", "With watermelons and strawberries coming into season it is the perfect time to make this simple strawberry watermelon infused water. Use the freshest, sweetest, watermelon and strawberries that you can find. Slice them up into large pieces and place them in a pitcher full of ice water. We also added fresh lime slices to add a little tart to balance out the sweet.", "You can drink the water right away but the best part about it is that it just tastes better the longer it sits. The combination of the sweet fruits and the bright lime makes the drink burst with summer flavor. It is perfect for sipping while you sit out on the porch and great to have in the fridge to drink after your afternoon workout. It’s not only delicious it is also beautiful. Serve it at your next party instead of the usual soda.", "Kat and Melinda are best friends who share their passion for easy recipes and simple entertaining on their blog Home. Made. Interest.. Life gets busy, but there is always time for food and fun. Let them inspire you through drool- worthy food photos and detailed party plans that eliminate the guess work from entertaining.", "I’m mom to two great boys and married to my best friend! I spend my time developing recipes that my family and friends will love and then I share them with you! I’m committed to getting families back to the dinner table one simple recipe at a time!" ] }, "parsed_md": "Strawberry Watermelon Infused Water ⋆ Real Housemoms\n\n * Home\n * About\n * Contact\n\n * Privacy Tools\n * Meal Plan\n\n↑\n\nReal Housemoms\n\nEasy Recipes for Busy Families\n\n#### 5 Time Saving Secrets\n\n##### How to Get Dinner on the Table...FAST\n\nHome » Strawberry Watermelon Infused Water\n\n# Strawberry Watermelon Infused Water\n\nBy Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell · Published: June 5, 2015 · Last Updated: May\n19, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.\n\n * Facebook\n * Pinterest\n * Twitter\n * Yummly\n * Mix\n * Email\n\nJump to Recipe Print Recipe\n\nStrawberry Watermelon Infused Water is naturally sweet. It makes the perfect\nrefreshing drink for summer!\n\nMelinda and I have been cutting back on sodas and other sugary drinks which\nmeans we’ve been drinking a lot of water. We missed having a little flavor to\nour drinks, so instead of adding artificial sweetener or flavoring we started\nmaking infused water. This recipe may be my favorite so far.\n\nWith watermelons and strawberries coming into season it is the perfect time to\nmake this simple strawberry watermelon infused water. Use the freshest,\nsweetest, watermelon and strawberries that you can find. Slice them up into\nlarge pieces and place them in a pitcher full of ice water. We also added\nfresh lime slices to add a little tart to balance out the sweet.\n\nYou can drink the water right away but the best part about it is that it just\ntastes better the longer it sits. The combination of the sweet fruits and the\nbright lime makes the drink burst with summer flavor. It is perfect for\nsipping while you sit out on the porch and great to have in the fridge to\ndrink after your afternoon workout. It’s not only delicious it is also\nbeautiful. Serve it at your next party instead of the usual soda.\n\n## Strawberry Watermelon Infused Water\n\nStrawberries, watermelon, and lime infused water makes a refreshing summer\ndrink.\n\nPrint Recipe Rate Recipe\n\nCourse: Drink\n\nServings: 8\n\nAuthor: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 1/2 pint Strawberries\n * 2 slices Watermelon cubed\n * 1 Lime sliced\n\n### Instructions\n\n * Cut strawberries in half.\n\n * Cube 2 thick slices of watermelon.\n\n * Slice up one lime.\n\n * Add all fruit to a large pitcher of water.\n\n * Add ice.\n\n * Serve.\n\nTried this recipe?Snap a pic and upload to your pin and let me know what you\nthought!\n\nIf you liked this recipe make sure you check out these other awesome recipes!\n\nAvocado Hummus\n\nCucumber and Tomato Pasta Salad\n\n#### 5 Time Saving Secrets\n\n##### How to Get Dinner on the Table...FAST\n\nSUCCESS! 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If you’re drawn to brightly colored drinks which are often packed with artificial ingredients to make them taste and look good, this healthy watermelon infused water is a great natural alternative.", "Easy and quick to make. And if you need it, yes you can add a little extra sweetener. After all, even with a dash of honey or sugar, this natural watermelon, mint and lime infused detox water beats most store-bought drinks hands down.", "Perfect for a hot summers day, this watermelon detox water is sweet, soothing and fresh. We show you how to make watermelon infused water 2 ways. And here’s how to make it.", "Place watermelon cubes, slices of lemon and lime into pitcher (to avoid bitterness, peel lemon and lime). Lightly crush watermelon, lemon, and lime. Crush mint leaves in your hand by lightly rubbing your hands together, then place in the pitcher.", "Add 2 liters of still water. If you prefer a sparkling detox water, add 1 liter of sparkling water and allow to infuse and then add the rest of the sparkling water when ready to serve.", "After adding 2 liters of still water or 1 liter of sparkling water, place pitcher in the fridge for at least 2 hours to allow the fruit and mint to infuse the water.", "Optional: If you wish you can strain the detox water and discard (or eat!) the solids. Then either drink it as is or garnish with fresh watermelon, lemon and mint to serve.", "Pour 1 cup of boiling water over crushed mint leaves and 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar. Stir mixture until sweetener dissolves and allow to steep and cool for 15 minutes.", "While the mixture is cooling, put watermelon and 3 cups of water into a blender. Blend until smooth and strain watermelon liquid into a pitcher. Discard the solid leftovers.", "Now strain the mint and sugar water, and discard the mint leaves. Add into the watermelon juice and top up with water. Add lime juice to taste and stir." ] }, "parsed_md": "Watermelon Detox Water Recipe \| Healthy Detox Water\n\n * Search\n\n * EAT\n\n * Smoothies\n * Recipes\n * Calories\n * MOVE\n\n * Running\n * Workouts\n * Cardio\n * LOSE IT!\n\n * Belly fat\n * Legs\n * Body fat\n * BODY TYPE\n\n * Endomorph\n * Mesomorph\n * Ectomorph\n * Calculators\n\n * Calculators\n * Boot Camp\n\n# Watermelon, Lime & Mint Detox Water\n\nDetox Water0 Comments 2\n\n * 620shares\n\nThis brightly-colored detox water hits all the right buttons. Sweet,\nflavorful, natural and a delight to the eye. If you’re drawn to brightly\ncolored drinks which are often packed with artificial ingredients to make them\ntaste and look good, this healthy watermelon infused water is a great natural\nalternative.\n\n#### How to get a great workout on the elliptical machine\n\nRead More\n\n#### Strawberry Smoothie Recipe with Goji Berries\n\nRead More\n\nEasy and quick to make. And if you need it, yes you can add a little extra\nsweetener. After all, even with a dash of honey or sugar, this natural\nwatermelon, mint and lime infused detox water beats most store-bought drinks\nhands down.\n\n## WATERMELON-MINT DETOX WATER RECIPE\n\nPerfect for a hot summers day, this watermelon detox water is sweet, soothing\nand fresh. We show you how to make watermelon infused water 2 ways. And here’s\nhow to make it.\n\n### Watermelon-Mint Detox Water Ingredients\n\n * 4 cups watermelon, cubes or balls (if you prefer use seedless watermelon)\n * 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves\n * 1/2 lime thinly sliced\n * 1/2 lemon thinly sliced\n * 2 liters of water (less if you prefer a stronger infusion)\n\nEasy Watermelon-Mint Detox Water Directions (Unsweetened)\n\n 1. Place watermelon cubes, slices of lemon and lime into pitcher (to avoid bitterness, peel lemon and lime). Lightly crush watermelon, lemon, and lime. Crush mint leaves in your hand by lightly rubbing your hands together, then place in the pitcher.\n 2. Add 2 liters of still water. If you prefer a sparkling detox water, add 1 liter of sparkling water and allow to infuse and then add the rest of the sparkling water when ready to serve.\n 3. After adding 2 liters of still water or 1 liter of sparkling water, place pitcher in the fridge for at least 2 hours to allow the fruit and mint to infuse the water.\n 4. Take the pitcher out of the fridge, stir the ingredients well.\n 5. Optional: If you wish you can strain the detox water and discard (or eat!) the solids. Then either drink it as is or garnish with fresh watermelon, lemon and mint to serve.\n 6. Add ice.\n 7. Refrigerated, the watermelon detox water will keep for up to 2 days.\n\nSweetened Watermelon-Mint Detox Water Directions\n\n 1. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over crushed mint leaves and 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar. Stir mixture until sweetener dissolves and allow to steep and cool for 15 minutes.\n 2. While the mixture is cooling, put watermelon and 3 cups of water into a blender. Blend until smooth and strain watermelon liquid into a pitcher. Discard the solid leftovers.\n 3. Now strain the mint and sugar water, and discard the mint leaves. Add into the watermelon juice and top up with water. Add lime juice to taste and stir.\n 4. 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Follow us for more.\n\nFollow\n\nSend this to a friend\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://globalfoodbook.com/recipes/lemon-and-mint-detox-water", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210423080142/https://globalfoodbook.com/recipes/lemon-and-mint-detox-water", "parsed_text": { "title": "LEMON AND MINT DETOX WATER", "passages": [ "What a soothing starter drink for early mornings as well as a perfect drink to cool down our bodies during these sunny summer days!", "If I can read your mind perfectly clear, you might be bombarding me with questions such as; why drink lemon and mint as a detox? What makes this drink ideal as the first early morning drink? Or probably, why take this drink on sunny and hot days? These questions and possibly more, does not need to bother you as studies reveal that both lemons and mint herbs are packed with several incredible nutrients and vitamins that are super beneficial to our body. Thus this colourful and tasteful drink is an ideal drink to be taken first thing every morning.", "Although some people begin their days with a glass of water (just as I do especially in the absence of detox drinks), however some other people tend to begin theirs with a glass of lemon and mint water or cucumber and lemon water etc. There are gazillions of detox drinks out there and it might interest you to know that drinking these types of special drinks goes a long way in flushing out free radicals and toxins from our body systems. Lemon and mint detox water is a brilliant drink that is ideal for consumption every morning on an empty stomach. The drink is a very healthy one and it is very effective in detoxifying our body system as well as facilitates healthy body system. This detox water is also very effective in facilitating easy digestion of food.", "To make this lemon and mint detox water, I first of all visited the farmers market and choose really fresh lemons and mint leaves, then I washed and sliced the lemons before adding in a jug of water. The lemon is paired with a perfect blend of fresh mint and some honey drops for some flavorsome tastes. The mint leaves sift out all the flavour and aroma because the mint leaves are very aromatic. You can bet me that I really enjoyed the drink because pouring honey over the lemon and mint water makes it easily drinkable, but that doesn't mean that one can't drink it without honey! In fact with or without honey, this lemon and mint detox drink is right on point.", "This detox water is super refreshing and energizing! To a larger extent, this drink helps to kick-start the functioning of our body after our night sleep. It also helps to keep our body refreshed and hydrated if taken during mid-day especially on a sunny summer day but it's preferably taken first thing every morning. So in that case, all you need to do is prepare the drink in a large quantity that can serve for up to 3 days, store in the fridge and drink every morning. This lemon and mint detox drink is an excellent healthy body cleanser that exhibits some diuretic effect on our body, therefore it is highly recommended for a healthier body system.", "This detox water is a perfect way of pairing up natural ingredients so enjoy some great tastes and flavours from natural products rather than the gazillions of high calorie drinks out there. Whether you are looking for a replacement drink for your morning coffee or a perfect flavoured drink to sip throughout the day, then this lemon and mint detox drink perfectly fits the bill for you. Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon and Mint Detox Water 1. This detox drink helps to relieve digestion problems such as bloating, nausea, stomach ache, heartburn and constipation. 2. Both lemon and mint are an excellent source of vitamin C, thus this drink helps to rejuvenate the skin, clears skin disorders and enhances a glowing looking skin. 3. Both lemon and mint has natural cooling properties thus the drink helps to cool down the body as well as keep the body hydrated. Both lemon and mint has antibacterial properties thus drinking this detox water will help to cure throat infections such as tonsillitis and sore throat. 4. Both lemon and mints are an excellent blood cleanser thus drinking this detox water helps one to shed excess fat and maintain a healthy body weight. 5. Lemon and mint detox drink also helps to eliminate waste products and toxins from our body systems. 6. Due to the high potassium content of mint and lemon, this detox drink can help to regulate high blood pressure. 7. The presence of phytonutrients, Vitamin C and antioxidants in this lemon and mint detox water helps to maintain a healthy immune system.", "I hope you find this drink worthy of drinking every morning, so give it a try for a healthier you ;-)", "Allow the detox drink to sit for at least 4 hours so that all the nutrients can be drawn out into the water.", "HI THERE.. IT IS GREAT TO MEET YOU.. Cooking is a passion I developed at a very tender age from my mum and this online platform is where I aim to share and grow knowledge in all things cooking.", "I'm Blessing and I'm glad to meet you. Join me on this journey to discover, share and grow knowledge on recipes for life from around the globe. Read more..." ] }, "parsed_md": "LEMON AND MINT DETOX WATER\n\n### Navigation\n\n# LEMON AND MINT DETOX WATER\n\nPublished on 2015 M07 3 \| 2017 M06 14 \| in Breakfast By Blessing Okpala \|\n\n1 Comments\n\n * * Prep Time\n * 360 Minutes\n * * Cook Time\n * 0 Minutes\n * * Total Time\n * 360 Minutes\n * * Yield\n * 1 jug\n * * Difficulty Level\n\nEasy\n\nWhat a soothing starter drink for early mornings as well as a perfect drink to\ncool down our bodies during these sunny summer days!\n\nIf I can read your mind perfectly clear, you might be bombarding me with\nquestions such as; why drink lemon and mint as a detox? What makes this drink\nideal as the first early morning drink? Or probably, why take this drink on\nsunny and hot days? These questions and possibly more, does not need to bother\nyou as studies reveal that both lemons and mint herbs are packed with several\nincredible nutrients and vitamins that are super beneficial to our body. Thus\nthis colourful and tasteful drink is an ideal drink to be taken first thing\nevery morning.\n\nAlthough some people begin their days with a glass of water (just as I do\nespecially in the absence of detox drinks), however some other people tend to\nbegin theirs with a glass of lemon and mint water or cucumber and lemon water\netc. There are gazillions of detox drinks out there and it might interest you\nto know that drinking these types of special drinks goes a long way in\nflushing out free radicals and toxins from our body systems. Lemon and mint\ndetox water is a brilliant drink that is ideal for consumption every morning\non an empty stomach. The drink is a very healthy one and it is very effective\nin detoxifying our body system as well as facilitates healthy body system.\nThis detox water is also very effective in facilitating easy digestion of\nfood.\n\nTo make this lemon and mint detox water, I first of all visited the farmers\nmarket and choose really fresh lemons and mint leaves, then I washed and\nsliced the lemons before adding in a jug of water. The lemon is paired with a\nperfect blend of fresh mint and some honey drops for some flavorsome tastes.\nThe mint leaves sift out all the flavour and aroma because the mint leaves are\nvery aromatic. You can bet me that I really enjoyed the drink because pouring\nhoney over the lemon and mint water makes it easily drinkable, but that\ndoesn't mean that one can't drink it without honey! In fact with or without\nhoney, this lemon and mint detox drink is right on point.\n\nThis detox water is super refreshing and energizing! To a larger extent, this\ndrink helps to kick-start the functioning of our body after our night sleep.\nIt also helps to keep our body refreshed and hydrated if taken during mid-day\nespecially on a sunny summer day but it's preferably taken first thing every\nmorning. So in that case, all you need to do is prepare the drink in a large\nquantity that can serve for up to 3 days, store in the fridge and drink every\nmorning. This lemon and mint detox drink is an excellent healthy body cleanser\nthat exhibits some diuretic effect on our body, therefore it is highly\nrecommended for a healthier body system.\n\nThis detox water is a perfect way of pairing up natural ingredients so enjoy\nsome great tastes and flavours from natural products rather than the\ngazillions of high calorie drinks out there. Whether you are looking for a\nreplacement drink for your morning coffee or a perfect flavoured drink to sip\nthroughout the day, then this lemon and mint detox drink perfectly fits the\nbill for you. Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon and Mint Detox Water 1. This\ndetox drink helps to relieve digestion problems such as bloating, nausea,\nstomach ache, heartburn and constipation. 2. Both lemon and mint are an\nexcellent source of vitamin C, thus this drink helps to rejuvenate the skin,\nclears skin disorders and enhances a glowing looking skin. 3. Both lemon and\nmint has natural cooling properties thus the drink helps to cool down the body\nas well as keep the body hydrated. Both lemon and mint has antibacterial\nproperties thus drinking this detox water will help to cure throat infections\nsuch as tonsillitis and sore throat. 4. Both lemon and mints are an excellent\nblood cleanser thus drinking this detox water helps one to shed excess fat and\nmaintain a healthy body weight. 5. Lemon and mint detox drink also helps to\neliminate waste products and toxins from our body systems. 6. Due to the high\npotassium content of mint and lemon, this detox drink can help to regulate\nhigh blood pressure. 7. The presence of phytonutrients, Vitamin C and\nantioxidants in this lemon and mint detox water helps to maintain a healthy\nimmune system.\n\nI hope you find this drink worthy of drinking every morning, so give it a try\nfor a healthier you ;-)\n\n * Email\n * Save\n\n * Recipe\n\nText size\n\n### Ingredients:\n\n * 1 jug water\n * 4 fresh lemon (sliced)\n * 1/2 bunch mint leaves\n * 2 tsps. honey\n\n### Instructions:\n\n 1. Add all the ingredients in a clean jug.\n 2. Allow the detox drink to sit for at least 4 hours so that all the nutrients can be drawn out into the water.\n 3. 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We pledge to keep your email safe.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283476.php", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200106153640/https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283476.php", "parsed_text": { "title": "Lemons: Benefits, nutrition, tips, and risks", "passages": [ "Lemons are a popular fruit that people use in small quantities to add flavor to food. However, they rarely consume them alone due to their intense, sour taste.", "Lemons give flavor to baked goods, sauces, salad dressings, marinades, drinks, and desserts, and they are also a good source of vitamin C.", "Vitamin C is essential for health, and a deficiency can lead to health problems. The early explorers knew this and took lemons on their long voyages to help prevent or treat scurvy, a life threatening condition that was common among sailors.", "This article looks at the nutritional content of lemons, their possible health benefits, ways to use them in food, and any potential health risks.", "According to a 2012 study, the flavonoids in citrus fruits may help lower the risk of ischemic stroke in women.", "A study of data from nearly 70,000 women over 14 years showed that those who ate the most citrus fruits had a 19% lower risk of ischemic stroke than women who consumed the least.", "Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke. It can happen when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain.", "A 2019 population study showed that long term, regular consumption of foods that contain flavonoids might help protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, the study indicated that people who smoked or consumed a lot of alcohol were less likely to benefit.", "One 2014 study found that women in Japan who walked regularly and consumed lemon every day had lower blood pressure than those who did not.", "More research is needed to identify the role of lemon in this improvement and to discover whether consuming lemon can help reduce blood pressure since walking daily can also lower blood pressure.", "Antioxidants may help prevent free radicals from causing cell damage that can lead to cancer. However, exactly how antioxidants can help prevent cancer remains unclear.", "Sun exposure, pollution, age, and other factors can result in skin damage. A 2014 mouse study suggested that either eating vitamin C in its natural form or applying it topically can help prevent this type of damage.", "People with asthma who consume higher amounts of vitamin C and other nutrients when they have a cold may experience fewer asthma attacks, according to one review.", "The authors found evidence that vitamin C also benefitted people with bronchial hypersensitivity when they also had a common cold.", "However, a high intake of vitamin C can trigger gastrointestinal problems in people who are taking iron supplements. For this reason, it is best to obtain iron from dietary sources, such as beef liver, lentils, raisins, dried beans, animal meats, and spinach.", "Squeezing a little lemon juice onto a salad containing baby spinach leaves can help maximize the intake of both iron and vitamin C.", "Foods that are high in vitamin C and other antioxidants may help strengthen the immune system against the germs that cause the common cold and the flu.", "One review found that, while vitamin C supplements do not appear the reduce the incidence of colds in a population, they may help reduce the length of time a cold lasts. Vitamin C may also help boost immunity in people who are undergoing extreme physical activity.", "Squeezing a whole lemon into a glass of hot water with a large spoonful of honey makes a soothing drink for someone with a cough or cold.", "In a 2008 study, rodents who consumed lemon peel phenols with a high fat diet for 12 weeks gained less weight than those who did not consume lemon.", "In 2016, 84 premenopausal Korean women with a high body mass index (BMI) followed a lemon detox diet or another diet for 7 days. Those who followed the lemon detox diet experienced greater improvements in insulin resistance, body fat, BMI, body weight, and waist-hip ratio than those on the other diets.", "If a person does not consume enough vitamin C, they will develop a deficiency, which is known as scurvy. It is rare in the United States, but it can affect people who do not have a varied diet.", "Current dietary guidelines recommend an intake of 75 mg of vitamin C per day for women aged 19 years and older and 90 mg per day for men.", "Unlike many fruits, lemons do not ripen or improve in quality after picking. People should harvest lemons when they are ripe and store them at room temperature away from direct sunlight.", "Dress salads with fresh lemon juice and a small amount of olive oil with herbs instead of using a commercial product. Premade dressings often contain additional salt, sugar, and other additives, and they can be high in fat and calories.", "However, consuming lemon water instead of juice or soda might be beneficial because it reduces a person's intake of sugar.", "The nutrients in lemons offer several health benefits. However, it is difficult to obtain all the necessary nutrients from lemon due to its sour taste and high acid content.", "However, consuming lemon juice as part of a varied diet that includes plenty of other fresh fruits and vegetables can make a person's diet more nutritious and healthful.", "The 100% bottled lemon juice is suitable for some food preparation applications, such as canning, where the acidity of the product must be high enough to produce the desired reaction.", "However, bottled lemon juice does not have the same vitamin C content as fresh lemon juice. It is important to note that vitamin C is sensitive to light and heat and will diminish rather quickly in fresh lemon juice if people do not store it in a cool, dark environment in a non-metal container.", "Kathy W. Warwick, RD, CDE Answers represent the opinions of our medical experts. All content is strictly informational and should not be considered medical advice.", "We picked linked items based on the quality of products, and list the pros and cons of each to help you determine which will work best for you. We partner with some of the companies that sell these products, which means Healthline UK and our partners may receive a portion of revenues if you make a purchase using a link(s) above.", "Peaches are soft stone fruits that boast several potential health benefits. Find out more about the nutrients in peaches and how to include this fruit...", "Lemons and limes have very similar health benefits and nutritional profiles. This article looks at the benefits and uses of these citrus fruits.", "Spinach is a dark, leafy green vegetable that is packed with vitamins and other nutrients. A superfood, spinach has a range of health benefits...", "Parsley is often used as a garnish, but it can also enhance flavor and benefit the health. The herb is rich in vitamin K, and it may help to protect...", "There are over 130 varieties of green beans, which are a rich source of vitamins and offer many health benefits. Adding them to the diet can help...", "© 2004-2020 Healthline Media UK Ltd, Brighton, UK, a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. MNT is the registered trade mark of Healthline Media. Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional." ] }, "parsed_md": "Lemons: Benefits, nutrition, tips, and risks\n\n# How can lemons benefit your health?\n\nMedically reviewed by Kathy W. Warwick, R.D., CDE on November 4, 2019 —\nWritten by Megan Ware, RDN, L.D.\n\nIf you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small\ncommission. How this works.\n\nLemons are a popular fruit that people use in small quantities to add flavor\nto food. However, they rarely consume them alone due to their intense, sour\ntaste.\n\nLemons give flavor to baked goods, sauces, salad dressings, marinades, drinks,\nand desserts, and they are also a good source of vitamin C.\n\nOne 58 gram (g) lemon can provide over 30 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C.\n\nVitamin C is essential for health, and a deficiency can lead to health\nproblems. The early explorers knew this and took lemons on their long voyages\nto help prevent or treat scurvy, a life threatening condition that was common\namong sailors.\n\nThis article looks at the nutritional content of lemons, their possible health\nbenefits, ways to use them in food, and any potential health risks.\n\n##\n\nBenefits\n\nShare on Pinterest\n\nLemons can be healthful and refreshing.\n\nLemons are an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids, which are\nantioxidants.\n\nAntioxidants help remove free radicals that can damage cells from the body.\n\nThese nutrients can help prevent diseases and boost health and wellbeing.\n\nHere some of the possible benefits of consuming lemons.\n\n### 1) Lowering stroke risk\n\nAccording to a 2012 study, the flavonoids in citrus fruits may help lower the\nrisk of ischemic stroke in women.\n\nA study of data from nearly 70,000 women over 14 years showed that those who\nate the most citrus fruits had a 19% lower risk of ischemic stroke than women\nwho consumed the least.\n\nIschemic stroke is the most common type of stroke. It can happen when a blood\nclot blocks the flow of blood to the brain.\n\nA 2019 population study showed that long term, regular consumption of foods\nthat contain flavonoids might help protect against cancer and cardiovascular\ndisease. However, the study indicated that people who smoked or consumed a lot\nof alcohol were less likely to benefit.\n\nPotassium may help lower the risk of stroke. Which foods contain potassium?\n\n### 2) Blood pressure\n\nOne 2014 study found that women in Japan who walked regularly and consumed\nlemon every day had lower blood pressure than those who did not.\n\nMore research is needed to identify the role of lemon in this improvement and\nto discover whether consuming lemon can help reduce blood pressure since\nwalking daily can also lower blood pressure.\n\nWhich other foods can help lower blood pressure? Find out here.\n\n### 3) Cancer prevention\n\nLemons and lemon juice are an excellent source of the antioxidant vitamin C.\n\nAntioxidants may help prevent free radicals from causing cell damage that can\nlead to cancer. However, exactly how antioxidants can help prevent cancer\nremains unclear.\n\nWhich other foods are high in antioxidants? Find out here.\n\n### 4) Maintaining a healthy complexion\n\nVitamin C plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the support system\nof the skin.\n\nSun exposure, pollution, age, and other factors can result in skin damage. A\n2014 mouse study suggested that either eating vitamin C in its natural form or\napplying it topically can help prevent this type of damage.\n\nWhat are the best foods for vitamin C? Find out here.\n\n### 5) Preventing asthma\n\nPeople with asthma who consume higher amounts of vitamin C and other nutrients\nwhen they have a cold may experience fewer asthma attacks, according to one\nreview.\n\nThe authors found evidence that vitamin C also benefitted people with\nbronchial hypersensitivity when they also had a common cold.\n\nHowever, they called for more research.\n\n### 6) Increasing iron absorption\n\nIron deficiency is a leading cause of anemia.\n\nPairing foods that are high in vitamin C with iron-rich foods maximizes the\nbody's ability to absorb iron.\n\nHowever, a high intake of vitamin C can trigger gastrointestinal problems in\npeople who are taking iron supplements. For this reason, it is best to obtain\niron from dietary sources, such as beef liver, lentils, raisins, dried beans,\nanimal meats, and spinach.\n\nSqueezing a little lemon juice onto a salad containing baby spinach leaves can\nhelp maximize the intake of both iron and vitamin C.\n\nLearn more here about iron deficiency anemia.\n\n### 7) Boosting the immune system\n\nFoods that are high in vitamin C and other antioxidants may help strengthen\nthe immune system against the germs that cause the common cold and the flu.\n\nOne review found that, while vitamin C supplements do not appear the reduce\nthe incidence of colds in a population, they may help reduce the length of\ntime a cold lasts. Vitamin C may also help boost immunity in people who are\nundergoing extreme physical activity.\n\nSqueezing a whole lemon into a glass of hot water with a large spoonful of\nhoney makes a soothing drink for someone with a cough or cold.\n\nFind some more home remedies for colds and flu here.\n\n### 8) Weight loss\n\nIn a 2008 study, rodents who consumed lemon peel phenols with a high fat diet\nfor 12 weeks gained less weight than those who did not consume lemon.\n\nIn 2016, 84 premenopausal Korean women with a high body mass index (BMI)\nfollowed a lemon detox diet or another diet for 7 days. Those who followed the\nlemon detox diet experienced greater improvements in insulin resistance, body\nfat, BMI, body weight, and waist-hip ratio than those on the other diets.\n\nFurther research is needed to confirm whether lemon can contribute to weight\nloss, and if so, how.\n\n##\n\nVitamin C\n\nVitamin C is an essential nutrient and an antioxidant.\n\n### Scurvy\n\nIf a person does not consume enough vitamin C, they will develop a deficiency,\nwhich is known as scurvy. It is rare in the United States, but it can affect\npeople who do not have a varied diet.\n\nSymptoms can start to appear within a month of not consuming vitamin C, and\nthey include:\n\n * fatigue\n * malaise (a feeling of being unwell)\n * inflammation of the gums or bleeding gums\n * red patches on the skin due to blood vessels breaking beneath the surface\n * joint pain\n * slow wound healing\n * loosening of teeth\n * depression\n\nMany of these happen when the connective tissues weaken due to the lack of\nvitamin C.\n\nSince vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, people who are deficient in iron\nmay also develop anemia.\n\nWhy do we need vitamin C? Find out here.\n\n##\n\nNutrition\n\nOne lemon weighing 58 grams (g) contains:\n\n * energy: 16.8 calories (kcal)\n * carbohydrates: 5.41 g, of which 1.45 g are sugars\n * calcium 15.1 milligrams (mg)\n * iron: 0.35 mg\n * magnesium: 4.6 mg\n * phosphorus: 9.3 mg\n * potassium: 80 mg\n * selenium: 0.2 micrograms (mcg)\n * vitamin C: 30.7 mg\n * folate: 6.4 mcg\n * choline: 3.0 mg\n * vitamin A: 0.6 mcg\n * lutein + zeaxanthin: 6.4 mcg\n\nCurrent dietary guidelines recommend an intake of 75 mg of vitamin C per day\nfor women aged 19 years and older and 90 mg per day for men.\n\nSmokers need 35 mg per day more than nonsmokers.\n\nLemons also contain small amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6,\npantothenic acid, copper, and manganese.\n\nHow do antioxidants benefit our health? Find out here.\n\n##\n\nTips\n\nUnlike many fruits, lemons do not ripen or improve in quality after picking.\nPeople should harvest lemons when they are ripe and store them at room\ntemperature away from direct sunlight.\n\nLemons pair well with both savory and sweet dishes.\n\nThe following healthful recipes use lemons:\n\n * Whole grain angel hair pasta with artichokes and lemon\n * Sticky lemon chicken\n * Lemon raspberry almond muffins\n\nSqueeze fresh lemon juice onto fish, shrimp, scallops, chicken.\n\nDress salads with fresh lemon juice and a small amount of olive oil with herbs\ninstead of using a commercial product. Premade dressings often contain\nadditional salt, sugar, and other additives, and they can be high in fat and\ncalories.\n\nLemon squeezers and juicers are available for purchase online.\n\n##\n\nLemon water\n\nSome people say that lemon water has a wide range of benefits, from weight\nloss to relieving depression.\n\nIn high enough quantities, the various nutrients in lemon may produce these\nhealth benefits.\n\nHowever, consuming lemon water instead of juice or soda might be beneficial\nbecause it reduces a person's intake of sugar.\n\nDrinking plenty of lemon water can also help prevent dehydration.\n\nShould you follow the lemon detox diet? Find out here.\n\n##\n\nRisks\n\nLemons have a high acid content, so their juice may affect people with:\n\n * Mouth ulcers: It can cause a stinging sensation.\n * Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): It can worsen symptoms, such as heartburn and regurgitation.\n\nLearn more here about detox drinks and what they can and cannot do.\n\n##\n\nTakeaway\n\nThe nutrients in lemons offer several health benefits. However, it is\ndifficult to obtain all the necessary nutrients from lemon due to its sour\ntaste and high acid content.\n\nHowever, consuming lemon juice as part of a varied diet that includes plenty\nof other fresh fruits and vegetables can make a person's diet more nutritious\nand healthful.\n\n### Q:\n\nIs bottled lemon juice as nutritious as fresh lemons?\n\n### A:\n\nThe 100% bottled lemon juice is suitable for some food preparation\napplications, such as canning, where the acidity of the product must be high\nenough to produce the desired reaction.\n\nHowever, bottled lemon juice does not have the same vitamin C content as fresh\nlemon juice. It is important to note that vitamin C is sensitive to light and\nheat and will diminish rather quickly in fresh lemon juice if people do not\nstore it in a cool, dark environment in a non-metal container.\n\nKathy W. Warwick, RD, CDE Answers represent the opinions of our medical\nexperts. All content is strictly informational and should not be considered\nmedical advice.\n\nWe picked linked items based on the quality of products, and list the pros and\ncons of each to help you determine which will work best for you. We partner\nwith some of the companies that sell these products, which means Healthline UK\nand our partners may receive a portion of revenues if you make a purchase\nusing a link(s) above.\n\nMedically reviewed by Kathy W. Warwick, R.D., CDE on November 4, 2019 —\nWritten by Megan Ware, RDN, L.D.\n\n## Latest news\n\n * How 'good' viruses may influence health\n\n * Why are scientists painting stripes on cows?\n\n * Why are baby pandas so small? Study explores\n\n * Could hydration levels influence cognitive function?\n\n * What causes Alzheimer's? 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Adding them to the diet can help...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Popular news\n * Editorial articles\n * All news topics\n * Knowledge center\n * Ad policy\n * Newsletters\n * Share our content\n * About us\n * Our editorial team\n * Careers\n * Contact us\n * Advertise with MNT\n * Privacy\n * Do Not Sell My Info\n * Terms\n\n© 2004-2020 Healthline Media UK Ltd, Brighton, UK, a Red Ventures Company. All\nrights reserved. MNT is the registered trade mark of Healthline Media. Any\nmedical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute\nfor informed medical advice and you should not take any action before\nconsulting with a healthcare professional.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/detox-water/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210419130426/https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/detox-water/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Detox Water", "passages": [ "This is an amazing detox water recipe. You must try it! Three simple ingredients to kick start your weight loss. I love how refreshing it is. It perfect to drink in the summer.", "Detox Water - I love to DETOX. My favorite way is by drinking Detox Water. Most everyone who knows me knows how I love to cleanse. I have tried many in my life. My personal favorite but the hardest one I ever did was a 45 day Candida Yeast Overgrowth Cleanse.", "As far as Detoxing you can do a 3 day and get yourself back on track. I am really enjoying this detox water recipe. It is easy to make and tastes amazing! Mix this up and drink 1 gallon per day for 3 days in addition to eating a whole foods diet. To get the effects you should avoid refined grains, sugars and processed foods. I honestly reused my lemons, cucumbers and mint and they produced a quality detox water again.", "This is an amazing detox water recipe. You must try it! Three simple ingredients to kick start your weight loss. I love how refreshing it is. It perfect to drink in the summer.", "Disclaimer: I am not a health care professional and I am not providing medical advise. Always consult with a medical professional before you change your diet or implement a weight loss strategy.", "Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 22 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.", "If flushes out toxins and impurities from our bodies that we get through the food we eat, our air and lotions and body products we use (petro chemicals)", "I think basil or tarragon would taste great too. Even lemon thyme would be nice. (don't know if the mint is particularly needed for the \"detox,\" though)", "Flat Belly Diet uses this Type of detox and calls it \"Sassy Water\" the difference being they also have you add a little fresh ginger.", "You eat clean - no processed foods. Veggies, Fruits, Nuts, Meat are best choices. I limit no dairy and grains. No coffee.", "I just made this last night and already have 2 quarts down by 9am! I wish I would've brought the other 2 mason jars with me today! I love water by itself, but this stuff is delish!", "I did add about a 1/2 inch piece of ginger root to each jar. I didn't have mint this time, but read that mint adds a lot of health benefits, so I will for sure be adding it next time! I am likely going to start growing it myself and add it to many food/drink items.", "Health benefits of mint include: - Soothing the digestive tract and if you are having stomach ache then it can be of great help - Drinking herbal mint tea reduces irritated bowel syndromes, cleanses the stomach and also clear up skin disorders such as acne. - Mint acts as a cooling sensation to the skin and helps in dealing with skin irritations. - Mint helps in eliminating toxins from the body. - Crushed mint leaves helps in whitening teeth and combat bad breath. - Mint is a very good cleanser for the blood.", "Is there a reason to remove the seeds from the lemon? BTW--this is wonderful. My whole family is drinking the detox water (husband and college kids)!", "Melissa, What kind of meats do you eat? I know fish is best for you but it's also pretty expensive.", "Great recipe I enjoy it but is it ok to drink it everyday.? I am 52 and trying to stay healthy and in shape, and active!", "Is there something that can be used instead of the cucumber? The smell and taste do not agree with me. I've heard about ginger root and see it posted in some comments. Thanks!", "This detox water is so good for your body, flushes out toxins and is a great way to jump start weight loss!", "lemon water is a great way to clean out the pipes. I try and drink warm lemon water every morning first thing! Great recipe.", "Thanks so much, I'm going to try your apple cinnamon water too. I started the New Year drinking hot lemon water as soon as I get up and it really makes me feel better. I've done it before and just need to stay in the habit. I can't wait to have a gallon of detox water in the fridge too, thanks!", "I love detox water recipes!! Lord knows I need to try this for 3 days right about now. Thank you so much for linking up to Wake Up Wednesdays! Recipe is pinned!!", "So many detox water recipes, I can't decide which one I'd love most 🙂 I do love that you mention to drink a gallon in addition to a wholefood diet. At my work we have people who make these type of recipes and literally starve themselves at the same time. It loses all the benefits if you're running yourself into the ground! Lately I've started hosting the Weekend Wholefood Blender Party and would love if you ever wanted to link up some of your delicious drinks recipes. It's a wholefood drink blog hop with juices, smoothies, teas, vitamin waters and other home-made beverages. Love your blog and thanks for this wonderful recipe 🙂", "I was wondering what does detox water taste like. Is it like sweet or something. People said it taste amazing and i was just wondering what is like the most specific word to describe detox water. The lemon cucumber mint one. Can you like describe the taste. Is it sweet sour or something THANK YOU if you answer me", "Hi there! 🙂 I absolutely love this water! I do have one question... You said in an earlier reply, that it was okay to drink... Here’s the (dumb) question. Is it okay to drink longer than a couple of days? I’m not a big fan of just plain water, and I am learning a lot about detoxification. Anyway, I could honestly see myself replacing my old boring water with this! I just want to make sure it’s okay to drink on a daily basis before I do.", "I would not advice unless you plan to strain it first. You need the fresh flavor from the leaves and easy to strain.", "Melissa Jennings and Shelley King are the bloggers behind Stockpiling Moms®. Since 2009, they have been sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories." ] }, "parsed_md": "Detox Water\n\n * Skip to primary navigation\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n * Skip to footer\n\n * Home\n * Recipe Index\n * Travel\n * Life\n * Holiday\n\n×\n\nHome » Detox Water\n\n# Detox Water\n\nPublished: Jan 23, 2013 · Modified: Jun 15, 2020 · This post may contain\naffiliate links\n\n94.8Kshares\n\n * 1.1K\n * 1\n\nThis is an amazing detox water recipe. You must try it! Three simple\ningredients to kick start your weight loss. I love how refreshing it is. It\nperfect to drink in the summer.\n\nDetox Water - I love to DETOX. My favorite way is by drinking Detox Water.\nMost everyone who knows me knows how I love to cleanse. I have tried many in\nmy life. My personal favorite but the hardest one I ever did was a 45 day\nCandida Yeast Overgrowth Cleanse.\n\n## Detox Water:\n\nAs far as Detoxing you can do a 3 day and get yourself back on track. I am\nreally enjoying this detox water recipe. It is easy to make and tastes\namazing! Mix this up and drink 1 gallon per day for 3 days in addition to\neating a whole foods diet. To get the effects you should avoid refined grains,\nsugars and processed foods. I honestly reused my lemons, cucumbers and mint\nand they produced a quality detox water again.\n\n## Detox Water\n\nThis is an amazing detox water recipe. You must try it! Three simple\ningredients to kick start your weight loss. I love how refreshing it is. It\nperfect to drink in the summer.\n\n4.8 from 10 votes\n\nPrint Pin Rate\n\nCourse: Beverage\n\nPrep Time: 15 minutes\n\nCook Time: 12 hours\n\nTotal Time: 13 hours 15 minutes\n\nServings: 4 people\n\nAuthor: Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nCost: $5\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 1 gallon of spring, distilled or filtered water\n * 1 whole organic lemon, sliced and seeds removed\n * 1⁄2 whole cucumber sliced\n * 10 whole mint leaves, organic if possible\n\n### Instructions\n\n * Wash and dry the lemon.\n\n * Slice and remove seeds\n\n * Fill pitcher with 1 gallon of distilled or spring water\n\n * Add lemons\n\n * Add cucumbers\n\n * Add mint\n\n * Refrigerate for 12 hours and enjoy\n\n### Nutrition\n\nServing: 8oz\n\nTried this recipe?Mention @SPMoms or tag #SPMOMS!\n\nDisclaimer: I am not a health care professional and I am not providing medical\nadvise. Always consult with a medical professional before you change your diet\nor implement a weight loss strategy.\n\nYou can download this Water Intake Calendar for FREE and use it monthly to\ntrack your water intake.\n\nCantaloupe Strawberry Water\n\nWatermelon Cucumber Water\n\nGrapefruit Water\n\nLemon Water\n\nApple, Orange and Raspberry Water\n\nLime and Mint Water\n\nStrawberry Orange Water\n\nBlueberry Infused Water\n\nApple Cinnamon Metabolism Water\n\nI love to use Lemon Ice Cubes too! Download the free Water Intake Calendar\nHERE.\n\nOther Posts You May Enjoy:\n\nWinter Detox\n\nDetox Your Body\n\nCandida Yeast Overgrowth\n\nDetox Plan\n\nApple Cinnamon Metabolism Water\n\nIf you are new or just catching up here are our most popular posts:\n\nMeatloaf in a Muffin Tin\n\nCrockpot Bacon Cheese Potatoes\n\nHomemade Fruit Popsicles\n\nWeight Watchers Peanut Butter Cool Whip Treat\n\nCrockpot Pizza Casserole\n\nDollar Store Bin Makeover\n\nDetox Water\n\nCan You Freeze Cream Cheese?\n\nDowny Unstoppables in my Wax Burner? Who Knew?\n\nMeatloaf ala Stockpiling Moms\n\nCopy Cat Chick-fil-A Sauce\n\nMelissa Jennings\n\nMelissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 22 years.\nShe loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy\nfamilies make memories.\n\n94.8Kshares\n\n * 1.1K\n * 1\n\n### Check Out These!\n\n * Country Bobs Baked Beans\n * Gluten Free Breakfast Casserole\n * Low Fat Lemon Crinkle Cookies\n\nPrevious Post: « How to make green smoothies\n\nNext Post: Orange Vinegar Cleaner »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Su\n\nJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:13 am\n\nThis is great. Would lemon juice from a bottle work too? thx\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:03 pm\n\nNo, it needs to be fresh lemons. Organic even better.\n\nReply\n\n * Holly\n\nApril 15, 2013 at 1:25 pm\n\nI'm a newbie at detox water! What exactly is this supposed to do for your\nbody?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nMay 05, 2013 at 6:10 pm\n\nIf flushes out toxins and impurities from our bodies that we get through the\nfood we eat, our air and lotions and body products we use (petro chemicals)\n\nReply\n\n 2. Michele\n\nMarch 02, 2013 at 1:00 pm\n\nI despise mint!! Is there anything I can use in place of the mint??\n\nReply\n\n * Jane\n\nApril 01, 2013 at 10:14 am\n\nI think basil or tarragon would taste great too. Even lemon thyme would be\nnice. (don't know if the mint is particularly needed for the \"detox,\" though)\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@stockpilingmoms.com\n\nApril 15, 2013 at 12:10 pm\n\nYou could do basil or cilantro - both detox!\n\nReply\n\n 3. arlene\n\nMarch 09, 2013 at 2:08 am\n\nCan you.use limes if you don't have lemons or does it have to be lemons?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nDecember 07, 2013 at 7:32 pm\n\nYes, any citrus fruit will detox.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Deedster\n\nMarch 27, 2013 at 1:33 pm\n\nFlat Belly Diet uses this Type of detox and calls it \"Sassy Water\" the\ndifference being they also have you add a little fresh ginger.\n\nReply\n\n 5. Laura\n\nApril 01, 2013 at 8:27 am\n\nCan you post more detrox water recipes\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nAugust 03, 2013 at 1:53 pm\n\nYes!\n\nReply\n\n 6. Diane\n\nApril 07, 2013 at 12:21 pm\n\nDo you have to stay home to do this (does it give you bathroom issues?)\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nApril 07, 2013 at 1:21 pm\n\nJust frequent urination.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Diane\n\nApril 07, 2013 at 12:59 pm\n\nAlso, do you eat anything those three days or just drink the gallon of detox\nwater?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nApril 07, 2013 at 1:20 pm\n\nYou eat clean - no processed foods. Veggies, Fruits, Nuts, Meat are best\nchoices. I limit no dairy and grains. No coffee.\n\nReply\n\n 8. Diane\n\nApril 07, 2013 at 1:23 pm\n\nThanks..have it in the refrig right now!\n\nReply\n\n 9. Molly\n\nApril 10, 2013 at 12:03 pm\n\nI just made this last night and already have 2 quarts down by 9am! I wish I\nwould've brought the other 2 mason jars with me today! I love water by itself,\nbut this stuff is delish!\n\nI did add about a 1/2 inch piece of ginger root to each jar. I didn't have\nmint this time, but read that mint adds a lot of health benefits, so I will\nfor sure be adding it next time! I am likely going to start growing it myself\nand add it to many food/drink items.\n\nHealth benefits of mint include: - Soothing the digestive tract and if you are\nhaving stomach ache then it can be of great help - Drinking herbal mint tea\nreduces irritated bowel syndromes, cleanses the stomach and also clear up skin\ndisorders such as acne. - Mint acts as a cooling sensation to the skin and\nhelps in dealing with skin irritations. - Mint helps in eliminating toxins\nfrom the body. - Crushed mint leaves helps in whitening teeth and combat bad\nbreath. - Mint is a very good cleanser for the blood.\n\nThanks again for the recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nApril 10, 2013 at 10:20 pm\n\nI love it too! 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 10. Holly\n\nApril 15, 2013 at 1:27 pm\n\nI'm a newbie at detox water. What exactly is this supposed to do for your\nbody?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nMay 05, 2013 at 6:20 pm\n\nflushes out toxins 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 11. Lynda Holderby\n\nMay 05, 2013 at 5:59 pm\n\nHow do u use this in your battle with Chrohn's?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nMay 05, 2013 at 6:21 pm\n\nI don't have Chrohn's. I have Celiac disease.\n\nReply\n\n 12. Sandra Manbode\n\nMay 06, 2013 at 10:53 am\n\nhow much of this detox water i drink a day and is ok to star early morning??\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@stockpilingmoms.com\n\nJune 18, 2013 at 7:09 pm\n\nYes, I start first thing - as much as a gallon a day.\n\nReply\n\n 13. Joe\n\nJune 20, 2013 at 4:11 am\n\nCan i drink water in addition to the detox water throughout the day?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nDecember 07, 2013 at 7:34 pm\n\nYes! Hydrating is key.\n\nReply\n\n 14. Tanya\n\nJune 21, 2013 at 12:26 am\n\ndo you only drink the water, or do you need to eat the stuff in the water.\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nJune 21, 2013 at 8:45 am\n\nJust drink the water.\n\nReply\n\n 15. Michele\n\nJuly 16, 2013 at 1:44 pm\n\nIs there a reason to remove the seeds from the lemon? BTW--this is wonderful.\nMy whole family is drinking the detox water (husband and college kids)!\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nDecember 07, 2013 at 7:35 pm\n\nJust so you don't swallow them 🙂 Glad you like it!\n\nReply\n\n 16. Kasey\n\nAugust 12, 2013 at 3:01 pm\n\nMelissa, What kind of meats do you eat? I know fish is best for you but it's\nalso pretty expensive.\n\nReply\n\n 17. Cynthia\n\nOctober 01, 2013 at 10:27 am\n\nGreat recipe I enjoy it but is it ok to drink it everyday.? I am 52 and trying\nto stay healthy and in shape, and active!\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nOctober 01, 2013 at 10:15 pm\n\nYes you can! So good to flush out toxins!\n\nReply\n\n 18. jennifer\n\nOctober 04, 2013 at 4:19 am\n\nFor how many days do you drink this ans what food can you eat while drinking\nthis\n\nReply\n\n 19. Susan\n\nDecember 05, 2013 at 12:33 am\n\nIs there something that can be used instead of the cucumber? The smell and\ntaste do not agree with me. I've heard about ginger root and see it posted in\nsome comments. Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nDecember 07, 2013 at 7:34 pm\n\nYou could try it without...\n\nReply\n\n 20. Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nDecember 07, 2013 at 7:36 pm\n\nThis detox water is so good for your body, flushes out toxins and is a great\nway to jump start weight loss!\n\nReply\n\n 21. Sami\n\nJanuary 06, 2014 at 10:20 pm\n\nlemon water is a great way to clean out the pipes. I try and drink warm lemon\nwater every morning first thing! Great recipe.\n\nReply\n\n 22. Jenna\n\nJanuary 07, 2014 at 7:55 am\n\nThanks so much, I'm going to try your apple cinnamon water too. I started the\nNew Year drinking hot lemon water as soon as I get up and it really makes me\nfeel better. I've done it before and just need to stay in the habit. I can't\nwait to have a gallon of detox water in the fridge too, thanks!\n\nReply\n\n 23. Su\n\nJanuary 09, 2014 at 5:31 am\n\nI have to try this detox water...sounds refreshing. thx\n\nReply\n\n 24. Meghan @ The Tasty Fork\n\nJanuary 09, 2014 at 6:14 pm\n\nI love detox water recipes!! Lord knows I need to try this for 3 days right\nabout now. Thank you so much for linking up to Wake Up Wednesdays! Recipe is\npinned!!\n\nReply\n\n 25. Antionette Blake\n\nJanuary 11, 2014 at 7:23 pm\n\nI'm drinking lemon water now as I read these great posts, unfortunately I\ndidn't eat clean - lol!\n\nReply\n\n 26. Ally @ Om Nom Ally\n\nJanuary 12, 2014 at 1:52 am\n\nSo many detox water recipes, I can't decide which one I'd love most 🙂 I do\nlove that you mention to drink a gallon in addition to a wholefood diet. At my\nwork we have people who make these type of recipes and literally starve\nthemselves at the same time. It loses all the benefits if you're running\nyourself into the ground! Lately I've started hosting the Weekend Wholefood\nBlender Party and would love if you ever wanted to link up some of your\ndelicious drinks recipes. It's a wholefood drink blog hop with juices,\nsmoothies, teas, vitamin waters and other home-made beverages. Love your blog\nand thanks for this wonderful recipe 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 27. Elma\n\nJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:31 pm\n\nI'm just wondering if I can re-use the ingredients?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:35 pm\n\nI do once but then I make fresh.\n\nReply\n\n 28. Lee Broom\n\nFebruary 15, 2014 at 10:59 pm\n\nI like this detox recipe....but how can you tell if it is working and helping\nyou?\n\nReply\n\n 29. Patti\n\nFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:39 pm\n\nCan you use tap water?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:17 pm\n\nNo - you can use filtered. Distilled has no minerals.\n\nReply\n\n 30. Kelly\n\nAugust 12, 2014 at 5:20 pm\n\nI was wondering what does detox water taste like. Is it like sweet or\nsomething. People said it taste amazing and i was just wondering what is like\nthe most specific word to describe detox water. The lemon cucumber mint one.\nCan you like describe the taste. Is it sweet sour or something THANK YOU if\nyou answer me\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nAugust 12, 2014 at 7:32 pm\n\nI think it tastes refreshing. It is not sweet or sour but really light and\ndelicious.\n\nReply\n\n 31. Ramon\n\nMarch 17, 2015 at 3:50 am\n\nHi there! 🙂 I absolutely love this water! I do have one question... You said\nin an earlier reply, that it was okay to drink... Here’s the (dumb) question.\nIs it okay to drink longer than a couple of days? I’m not a big fan of just\nplain water, and I am learning a lot about detoxification. Anyway, I could\nhonestly see myself replacing my old boring water with this! I just want to\nmake sure it’s okay to drink on a daily basis before I do.\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nMarch 17, 2015 at 1:36 pm\n\nYes, you can drink it daily!\n\nReply\n\n 32. karen miller\n\nOctober 30, 2015 at 7:42 pm\n\nwhy do you call it detox water?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nOctober 31, 2015 at 4:52 pm\n\nIt cleanses the body of impurities when you drink it.\n\nReply\n\n 33. Laura\n\nMay 26, 2016 at 6:44 pm\n\nCan you use mint flakes instead of mint leaves\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nMay 26, 2016 at 7:42 pm\n\nI would not advice unless you plan to strain it first. You need the fresh\nflavor from the leaves and easy to strain.\n\nReply\n\n 34. Danica V. Matondo\n\nFebruary 20, 2017 at 4:59 pm\n\nHi can I use zucchini instead of cucumber?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nFebruary 20, 2017 at 6:55 pm\n\nI would think so.\n\nReply\n\n 35. Anand\n\nApril 15, 2018 at 8:06 am\n\nI don't have fridge can I keep outside whole night and use is it mandatory to\nrefrigerator\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nApril 15, 2018 at 2:29 pm\n\nI have found the cucumbers break down easier without refrigeration. But it\ncan't \"spoil\".\n\nReply\n\n 36. JOYCE KEITH\n\nJuly 26, 2018 at 8:37 pm\n\nCan I use electrolyte water and do I need to refrigerate? How long will it\nkeep?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nJuly 27, 2018 at 1:18 pm\n\nYes and I do refrigerate. 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 37. Theresa\n\nSeptember 06, 2018 at 11:39 am\n\nWhy is drinking coffee not allowed when drinking detox water?\n\nReply\n\n * Melissa@StockpilingMoms\n\nSeptember 06, 2018 at 1:03 pm\n\nYou could drink (1) black coffee.\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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These portable fruit infusers make it very easy to create a batch of Strawberry Detox Water and take it with you anywhere. It’s well worth the $10-$20 investment in your health!", "Strawberries are one of nature’s “super foods”. Technically, they’re a member of the rose family and not a fruit or berry, but an enlarged receptacle of a flower.", "Eating strawberries has been shown to improve heart health, help with blood sugar control and even cancer prevention. They are loaded with vitamins and contain very high levels of antioxidants called polyphenols. Just one serving (approximately 8 strawberries) contains more vitamin C than an orange. (1, 2, 3)", "Water is another natural healthy wonder. Studies have show that by just drinking water, you increase your resting metabolism rate and increase your weight loss potential. (4)", "Combine that with all the wonderful things water does for your health like suppress hunger, flush your system, and hydrate your body, and it’s at the top of the list of best weight loss tools. (5)", "So the next time strawberries are fresh and in season near you, pick up a few baskets and give strawberry detox water a try. You’ll be able to cut back on sugary drinks that are really bad for you, and your family will love these.", "Feel free to experiment and let me know in the comments below what great new strawberry infused detox water recipes you discover.", "There are an endless number of ways to make strawberry detox water. Strawberries provide such a unique and delicious flavor in water that you can pair them with just about any fruit or vegetable and it will taste really good.", "You can usually get 2-4 fill-ups out of one batch of these ingredients, but you might want to change them out a little sooner if you prefer a stronger flavor.", "For an extra special treat, use sparkling water instead of regular water. It adds more taste and looks really pretty in a fancy glass.", "The longer the water sits, the stronger the flavor. It’s usually mild at first, but after a few hours (or overnight) it can be quite strong.", "Strawberries are usually washed, de-stemmed, and sliced, but they can also be served whole for a pretty presentation. They just don’t infused as much flavor when left whole.", "For this yummy Strawberry Lime Water recipe, you’ll need a half-gallon jar, or a 2 quart pitcher. Layer the strawberries and lime slices with ice cubes. Fill your jar or pitcher with water. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes, and then enjoy!", "Put sliced strawberries and torn mint leaves into an infused water pitcher. Fill with fresh, (preferably) filtered water and stir. Refrigerate for an hour or more to let the flavors infuse. Pour over ice and serve! The pitcher can be refilled with fresh water using the same mint and strawberries a couple of times.", "Strawberry Watermelon Water makes a refreshing summer drink. When watermelons and strawberries both come into season it becomes the perfect time to make this delicious strawberry detox water recipe.", "Always use the freshest and sweetest watermelon and strawberries that you can find, usually at farmers markets or street side vendors during strawberry season.", "Slice the strawberries and watermelon up into large pieces and place them in a pitcher full of ice water. You can also add fresh lime slices and mint leaves (torn) to add a little extra flavor and balance out the sweetness.", "To make Strawberry Cucumber Water, add ingredients into a 2 quart pitcher of ice water. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to allow the ingredients to infuse.", "Talk about a refreshing metabolism booster! This Strawberry, Mint, and Lemon Water Detox Drink is packed so full of Vitamin C, you’ll be giving your metabolism a big boost while burning fat and increasing weight loss.", "Strawberries are known to curb appetite, boost your immune system, regulate blood sugar, aid in digestion, and improve cardiovascular health. They’re also packed full of Vitamin C to increase your metabolism and help reduce bloat and inflammation in sore muscles.", "Mint helps boost energy, and best of all it helps you burn fat faster, making this a great drink for weight loss. Make this Strawberry, Mint, and Lemon Water Detox Drink for your next party, take it to the gym or just sip all day long for a day full of delicious hydration.", "There are so many ways to make strawberry detox water, it’s all up to you to find out what you like best. Here are a couple more strawberry water recipe ideas you might enjoy:", "However you choose to enjoy strawberry detox water, the most important thing to keep in mind is to find what you like and drink it often. For real weight loss results, you need to DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Check out our full list of fruit infused water recipes for even more great recipe ideas. Enjoy!", "MEDICAL AND GENERAL DISCLAIMER FOR LOSEWEIGHTBYEATING.COM LoseWeightByEating.com is committed to providing information on natural and alternative health, but is not written by health care professionals. All material provided at LoseWeightByEating.com is for informational purposes only, and is not to be taken as medical advice or recommendation. 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These portable\nfruit infusers make it very easy to create a batch of Strawberry Detox Water\nand take it with you anywhere. It’s well worth the $10-$20 investment in your\nhealth!\n\n## Strawberry Water Benefits\n\nStrawberries are one of nature’s “super foods”. Technically, they’re a member\nof the rose family and not a fruit or berry, but an enlarged receptacle of a\nflower.\n\nEating strawberries has been shown to improve heart health, help with blood\nsugar control and even cancer prevention. They are loaded with vitamins and\ncontain very high levels of antioxidants called polyphenols. Just one serving\n(approximately 8 strawberries) contains more vitamin C than an orange. (1, 2,\n3)\n\nWater is another natural healthy wonder. Studies have show that by just\ndrinking water, you increase your resting metabolism rate and increase your\nweight loss potential. (4)\n\nCombine that with all the wonderful things water does for your health like\nsuppress hunger, flush your system, and hydrate your body, and it’s at the top\nof the list of best weight loss tools. (5)\n\nSo the next time strawberries are fresh and in season near you, pick up a few\nbaskets and give strawberry detox water a try. You’ll be able to cut back on\nsugary drinks that are really bad for you, and your family will love these.\n\nFeel free to experiment and let me know in the comments below what great new\nstrawberry infused detox water recipes you discover.\n\n## How to Make Strawberry Detox Water\n\nThere are an endless number of ways to make strawberry detox water.\nStrawberries provide such a unique and delicious flavor in water that you can\npair them with just about any fruit or vegetable and it will taste really\ngood.\n\nHere are some tips for making strawberry detox water:\n\n * You can usually get 2-4 fill-ups out of one batch of these ingredients, but you might want to change them out a little sooner if you prefer a stronger flavor.\n * For an extra special treat, use sparkling water instead of regular water. It adds more taste and looks really pretty in a fancy glass.\n * The longer the water sits, the stronger the flavor. It’s usually mild at first, but after a few hours (or overnight) it can be quite strong.\n * Strawberries are usually washed, de-stemmed, and sliced, but they can also be served whole for a pretty presentation. They just don’t infused as much flavor when left whole.\n\nHere is a video I made on How to Make Fruit Infused Water Drinks\n\n## Strawberry Detox Water Recipes\n\nHere are some of the most popular strawberry detox water recipes.\n\n## Strawberry Lime Water\n\nFor this yummy Strawberry Lime Water recipe, you’ll need a half-gallon jar, or\na 2 quart pitcher. Layer the strawberries and lime slices with ice cubes. Fill\nyour jar or pitcher with water. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes, and then\nenjoy!\n\nStrawberry Lime Water Ingredients:\n\n * 1 cup of fresh strawberries (whole or sliced)\n * 2 limes (sliced or quartered).\n\n## Strawberry Mint Water\n\nThis is a classic Strawberry Mint Water recipe, and also one of my favorites.\n\nPut sliced strawberries and torn mint leaves into an infused water pitcher.\nFill with fresh, (preferably) filtered water and stir. Refrigerate for an hour\nor more to let the flavors infuse. Pour over ice and serve! The pitcher can be\nrefilled with fresh water using the same mint and strawberries a couple of\ntimes.\n\nFor a stronger flavor, add more mint or more strawberries.\n\nStrawberry Mint Water Ingredients:\n\n * 4 whole strawberries (sliced)\n * 6 fresh mint leaves (washed and torn into pieces)\n\n## Strawberry Watermelon Water\n\nStrawberry Watermelon Water makes a refreshing summer drink. When watermelons\nand strawberries both come into season it becomes the perfect time to make\nthis delicious strawberry detox water recipe.\n\nAlways use the freshest and sweetest watermelon and strawberries that you can\nfind, usually at farmers markets or street side vendors during strawberry\nseason.\n\nSlice the strawberries and watermelon up into large pieces and place them in a\npitcher full of ice water. You can also add fresh lime slices and mint leaves\n(torn) to add a little extra flavor and balance out the sweetness.\n\nStrawberry Watermelon Water Ingredients:\n\n * 1/2 pint of fresh strawberries\n * 2 slices of watermelon (cubed)\n * 1 lime or 6 mint leaves (optional).\n\n## Strawberry Cucumber Water\n\nThis is another great hot weather drink that is so refreshing and delicious, I\ncould drink it every day!.\n\nTo make Strawberry Cucumber Water, add ingredients into a 2 quart pitcher of\nice water. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to allow the ingredients to infuse.\n\nStrawberry Cucumber Water Ingredients:\n\n * 8 ounces strawberries\n * 1/2 a sliced cucumber\n\n## Strawberry, Mint, and Lemon Water Detox Drink\n\nTalk about a refreshing metabolism booster! This Strawberry, Mint, and Lemon\nWater Detox Drink is packed so full of Vitamin C, you’ll be giving your\nmetabolism a big boost while burning fat and increasing weight loss.\n\nIt also contains anti-inflammatory ingredients and is great for fighting cold\nand flu viruses.\n\nStrawberries are known to curb appetite, boost your immune system, regulate\nblood sugar, aid in digestion, and improve cardiovascular health. They’re also\npacked full of Vitamin C to increase your metabolism and help reduce bloat and\ninflammation in sore muscles.\n\nThe lemon is good for weight loss, improved digestion, appetite control and\nalso helps fight bloating.\n\nMint helps boost energy, and best of all it helps you burn fat faster, making\nthis a great drink for weight loss. Make this Strawberry, Mint, and Lemon\nWater Detox Drink for your next party, take it to the gym or just sip all day\nlong for a day full of delicious hydration.\n\nStrawberry, Mint, and Lemon Water Detox Drink Ingredients:\n\n * 1 lemon, thinly sliced\n * 15 strawberries quartered\n * 5 mint leaves\n\n## More Strawberry Detox Water Recipes\n\nThere are so many ways to make strawberry detox water, it’s all up to you to\nfind out what you like best. Here are a couple more strawberry water recipe\nideas you might enjoy:\n\n * Strawberry Lime Spritzer Recipe\n * Tangerine and Strawberry Infused Water Recipe\n\n## Conclusion\n\nHowever you choose to enjoy strawberry detox water, the most important thing\nto keep in mind is to find what you like and drink it often. For real weight\nloss results, you need to DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Check out our full list of\nfruit infused water recipes for even more great recipe ideas. 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They are among the top 20 fruits in antioxidant capacity and are a good source of manganese and potassium. Just one serving -- about eight strawberries -- provides more vitamin C than an orange.", "This member of the rose family isn’t really a fruit or a berry but the enlarged receptacle of the flower. Choose medium-sized berries that are firm, plump, and deep red; once picked, they don’t ripen further. First cultivated in ancient Rome, strawberries are now the most popular berry fruit in the world. In provincial France, they were regarded as an aphrodisiac. These red gems may be good for your heart in more ways than one.", "Want other ways to get your vitamin C? Try brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, mango, papaya, red peppers, watermelon, and winter squash.", "Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a small bowl; slowly whisk in olive oil. Add basil and season with salt and pepper.", "Grill the shrimp: Heat and oil an outdoor or stove-top grill. When hot, add shrimp and grill 3 to 4 minutes on each side until slightly charred and cooked through. Remove from heat.", "Per serving: 251 calories, 23 g protein, 12.5 g carbohydrate, 12.8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 177 mg cholesterol, 2.5 g fiber, 306 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 45%.", "By clicking Subscribe, I agree to the WebMD Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy and understand that I may opt out of WebMD subscriptions at any time." ] }, "parsed_md": "Nutritional Benefits of the Strawberry\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Diet & Weight Management\n\n * Home\n * News\n * Reference\n * Slideshows\n * Quizzes\n * Videos\n * Questions & Answers\n * Diet Plans A-Z\n\n### Health & Diet Guide\n\n * Popular Diet Plans\n * Healthy Weight\n * Tools and Calculators\n * Healthy Eating & Nutrition\n * Best & Worst Choices\n * All Guide Topics\n\n### Related Topics\n\n * Weight Loss & Obesity\n * Fitness & Exercise\n * Food & Recipes\n * Food Calculator\n * BMI Calculator\n * Diabetes\n * Cholesterol Management\n * More Related Topics\n\n * Diet & Weight Management\n\n * Feature Stories\n\n##### Managing High Potassium While on Dialysis\n\n#### Managing High Potassium While on Dialysis\n\n# Nutritional Benefits of the Strawberry\n\nThe tiny strawberry is packed with vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, and more.\n\nBy Andrea Gabrick\n\nFrom the WebMD Archives\n\nThe heart-shaped silhouette of the strawberry is the first clue that this\nfruit is good for you. These potent little packages protect your heart,\nincrease HDL (good) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and guard against\ncancer.\n\nPacked with vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants\nknown as polyphenols, strawberries are a sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-\nfree, low-calorie food. They are among the top 20 fruits in antioxidant\ncapacity and are a good source of manganese and potassium. Just one serving --\nabout eight strawberries -- provides more vitamin C than an orange.\n\nThis member of the rose family isn’t really a fruit or a berry but the\nenlarged receptacle of the flower. Choose medium-sized berries that are firm,\nplump, and deep red; once picked, they don’t ripen further. First cultivated\nin ancient Rome, strawberries are now the most popular berry fruit in the\nworld. In provincial France, they were regarded as an aphrodisiac. These red\ngems may be good for your heart in more ways than one.\n\nWant other ways to get your vitamin C? Try brussels sprouts, cabbage,\ncauliflower, mango, papaya, red peppers, watermelon, and winter squash.\n\nStrawberry Salad With Grilled Shrimp\n\nMakes 4 servings\n\nSalad:\n\n2 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried\n\n2 cups arugula, rinsed and dried\n\n2 cups strawberries (about 1 pt), hulled and sliced\n\n2 oz crumbled goat cheese\n\n3 tbsp pecans, toasted and chopped\n\n2 small green onions, sliced\n\n1 lb shrimp, cleaned and deveined\n\nDressing:\n\n2 tbsp balsamic vinegar\n\n1 tbsp honey mustard\n\n1 tbsp olive oil\n\n1 tbsp fresh chopped basil\n\nPinch of salt and freshly ground pepper\n\n 1. Combine all salad ingredients (except shrimp) in a large bowl. Toss gently.\n 2. Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a small bowl; slowly whisk in olive oil. Add basil and season with salt and pepper.\n 3. Grill the shrimp: Heat and oil an outdoor or stove-top grill. When hot, add shrimp and grill 3 to 4 minutes on each side until slightly charred and cooked through. Remove from heat.\n 4. Divide salad among four plates. Arrange grilled shrimp on top.\n 5. Drizzle dressing over each and serve.\n\nPer serving: 251 calories, 23 g protein, 12.5 g carbohydrate, 12.8 g fat (4 g\nsaturated fat), 177 mg cholesterol, 2.5 g fiber, 306 mg sodium. Calories from\nfat: 45%.\n\nWebMD Magazine - Feature Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD on March\n31, 2008\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nFruits and Veggies More Matters, “Strawberries.”\n\nNational Library of Medicine, “Vitamin C.”\n\nFeinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, “Nutrition Fact Sheet:\nVitamin C.”\n\nUSDA National Nutrient Database.\n\nNutritionData -- Know What You Eat.\n\nWu, X., Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, June 16, 2004; 52(12), pp\n4026-4037.\n\nCallahan, M. “20 Anti-Oxidant Powerhouses,” Health Magazine, March 2005.\n\n© 2008 WebMD, LLC. 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All rights reserved.\n\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.\n\nSee additional information.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a47308/health-benefits-mint/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210320025911/https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a47308/health-benefits-mint/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Why Mint Leaves Are Good For You", "passages": [ "If you're only using mint in your mojitos, you might want to reevaluate this fresh-tasting herb. The benefits extend far beyond the bar, and yes, that includes a good julep. Here's why this classic flavoring deserves a spot in your garden — and on your plate — this year.", "Peppermint oil has been linked with reducing pain, stomach upset, and other symptoms of IBS, largely because of the anti-spasmodic effects of methanol found in the stuff. That said, most of these benefits have been seen in capsule form — not food — so check with your doc before starting any supplement regimen. Regardless, the soothing properties of peppermint tea may lend a hand in addition to helping you stay hydrated (and warm!) during dry winter months.", "Like other plant-based foods (veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, beans, and 100% whole grains), mint contains phytonutrients with antioxidant-like properties, which may reduce cellular damage caused by oxidative stress. What's more, the primary anti-inflammatory compounds of mint may limit the initiation of chronic inflammation.", "And since one food can't exactly undo the effects of an otherwise poor-quality diet: Use mint for cooking and flavoring with veggie-heavy, plant-based meals and snacks — not solely for health benefits.", "In addition to its antioxidant activities, 1/4 cup of flavorful spearmint provides nearly half of your daily needs of vitamin A. The plant-based form of the vitamin helps protect your cells from damage by scavenging free radicals that can cause damage to organ tissue, helping reduce your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Another possible benefit: Compounds found in peppermint leaves have been linked to inhibiting enzymes that promote tumors.", "Some research has linked the anti-bacterial compounds in mint's essential oils — carvone and limonene — to helping reduce your risk of potentially harmful bacteria, both the type found in affected food, and within your GI tract. What's more, some early research has linked these compounds to helping reduce risk of foodborne illness when used in food storage and preservation. Generally, the wide array of immune-protecting nutrients found in different types of herbs and spices (including mint!) have been studied for their possible benefits in protecting our immune systems from disease-causing disruption, but with that in mind: More research still needs to be done to fully evaluate how impactful these substances are on protecting immunity. For now, adding mint to meals and snacks shouldn't replace any of your current food safety practices, but they may enhance them!", "Cutting back on salt without using flavor requires complementary herbs and spices to help boost flavor profile — and mint is no exception! Using mint on anything from veggie (or fruit!) salads, fish, meat, and poultry can help limit the amount of salt you add to food without sacrificing taste, raising cost, or increasing recipe time.", "Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN A registered dietitian with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University, Jaclyn “Jackie” London handled all of Good Housekeeping’s nutrition-related content, testing, and evaluation from 2014 to 2019.", "This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io", "A Part of Hearst Digital Media Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Health Benefits of Mint - Why Mint Leaves Are Good For You\n\nToday's Top Stories\n\n1\n\n24 Asian-Owned Beauty Brands You Should Know About\n\n2\n\nWatch: Soledad O'Brien Dissects American Identity\n\n3\n\nHow to Tie-Dye Easter Eggs With Food Coloring\n\n4\n\n60 Egg Recipes That Are Anything But Scrambled\n\n5\n\n40+ Real Estate Terms, Explained\n\nWe may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products\nwe back. Why trust us?\n\n# 5 Health Benefits of Mint That Make It Cooler Than Ever\n\nIt's not just a garnish.\n\nBy Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN\n\nDec 15, 2017\n\nGetty Images\n\nIf you're only using mint in your mojitos, you might want to reevaluate this\nfresh-tasting herb. The benefits extend far beyond the bar, and yes, that\nincludes a good julep. Here's why this classic flavoring deserves a spot in\nyour garden — and on your plate — this year.\n\n## 1\\. It can help with tummy troubles.\n\nPeppermint oil has been linked with reducing pain, stomach upset, and other\nsymptoms of IBS, largely because of the anti-spasmodic effects of methanol\nfound in the stuff. That said, most of these benefits have been seen in\ncapsule form — not food — so check with your doc before starting any\nsupplement regimen. Regardless, the soothing properties of peppermint tea may\nlend a hand in addition to helping you stay hydrated (and warm!) during dry\nwinter months.\n\n## 2\\. It's anti-inflammatory.\n\nLike other plant-based foods (veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, beans, and 100%\nwhole grains), mint contains phytonutrients with antioxidant-like properties,\nwhich may reduce cellular damage caused by oxidative stress. What's more, the\nprimary anti-inflammatory compounds of mint may limit the initiation of\nchronic inflammation.\n\nAnd since one food can't exactly undo the effects of an otherwise poor-quality\ndiet: Use mint for cooking and flavoring with veggie-heavy, plant-based meals\nand snacks — not solely for health benefits.\n\n## 3\\. It's got immune-boosting benefits.\n\nIn addition to its antioxidant activities, 1/4 cup of flavorful spearmint\nprovides nearly half of your daily needs of vitamin A. The plant-based form of\nthe vitamin helps protect your cells from damage by scavenging free radicals\nthat can cause damage to organ tissue, helping reduce your risk of chronic\ndiseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Another possible\nbenefit: Compounds found in peppermint leaves have been linked to inhibiting\nenzymes that promote tumors.\n\nGetty Images\n\n## 4\\. It may help protect against harmful bacteria.\n\nSome research has linked the anti-bacterial compounds in mint's essential oils\n— carvone and limonene — to helping reduce your risk of potentially harmful\nbacteria, both the type found in affected food, and within your GI tract.\nWhat's more, some early research has linked these compounds to helping reduce\nrisk of foodborne illness when used in food storage and preservation.\nGenerally, the wide array of immune-protecting nutrients found in different\ntypes of herbs and spices (including mint!) have been studied for their\npossible benefits in protecting our immune systems from disease-causing\ndisruption, but with that in mind: More research still needs to be done to\nfully evaluate how impactful these substances are on protecting immunity. For\nnow, adding mint to meals and snacks shouldn't replace any of your current\nfood safety practices, but they may enhance them!\n\n## 5\\. It can help you cut back on sodium.\n\nCutting back on salt without using flavor requires complementary herbs and\nspices to help boost flavor profile — and mint is no exception! Using mint on\nanything from veggie (or fruit!) salads, fish, meat, and poultry can help\nlimit the amount of salt you add to food without sacrificing taste, raising\ncost, or increasing recipe time.\n\nRelated Stories\n\n9 Health Benefits of Grapes\n\n11 Turmeric Myths You Should Stop Believing\n\n7 Health Benefits of Matcha\n\nJaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN A registered dietitian with a Bachelor of Arts\ndegree from Northwestern University and a Master of Science degree in Clinical\nNutrition from New York University, Jaclyn “Jackie” London handled all of Good\nHousekeeping’s nutrition-related content, testing, and evaluation from 2014 to\n2019.\n\nThis content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto\nthis page to help users provide their email addresses. 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Basil is also commonly included in Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine.", "Basil is used in traditional Tamil and Ayurvedic medicine, which is a form of traditional medicine popular on the Indian subcontinent.", "There are a number of types of basil, which differ in taste and smell. Sweet basil (the most commercially available basil used in Italian food) has a strong clove scent because of its high concentration of the chemical agent eugenol.", "Studies have shown that basil \"contains a wide range of essential oils, rich in phenolic compounds, and a wide array of other natural products including polyphenols such as flavonoids and anthocyanins.\"", "According to research conducted at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, basil contains (E)-beta-caryophyllene (BCP), which may be useful in treating arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases.", "A review, published in 2013, investigated the potential for holy basil to prevent cancer. They concluded that, thanks to the phytochemicals it contains, including eugenol, rosmarinic acid, apigenin, myretenal, luteolin, β-sitosterol, and carnosic acid, it may help prevent certain types of skin, liver, oral, and lung cancers.", "Although more research needs to be done, there is potential for basil extract to be used alongside current cancer treatments.", "An adaptogen is a herbal medicine that helps the body adapt to stress; ginseng is perhaps the most well known. Basil may also fall into this category.", "In one study, rabbits were exposed to oxidative stress (an increase in damaging free radicals). The rabbits were given 2 grams of fresh basil leaves each day for 30 days, and cardiovascular and respiratory adaptation were monitored.", "The researchers measured a significant decrease in blood sugar levels and an increase in antioxidant activity. The basil appeared to help the rabbits deal better with oxidative stress.", "According to research presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) in Manchester, basil also has properties that might help prevent some of the harmful effects of aging.", "Holy basil extract was effective at killing off harmful molecules and preventing damage caused by some free radicals in the liver, brain, and heart.", "The researchers, led by Dr. Vaibhav Shinde from Poona College of Pharmacy, Maharashtra, India, studied the herb for antioxidant and anti-aging properties.", "Dr. Shinde said: \"The study validates the traditional use of the herb as a youth-promoting substance in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. It also helps describe how the herb acts at a cellular level.\"", "\"Extracts of O. tenuiflorum (Holy basil) were shown to reduce swelling by up to 73 percent, 24 hours after treatment.\"", "These effects on swelling were similar in extent to those seen with the drug diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory medication that is widely used in the treatment of arthritis.", "A study published in the Journal of Bone Reports & Recommendations agreed that BCP might be useful in the treatment of certain diseases that involve inflammation.", "The investigation was carried out on arthritic rats; the team of researchers concluded: \"The present study is suggestive that beta-caryophyllene [in basil] has prominent anti-arthritic activity which may be attributed to its anti- inflammatory activity.\"", "Results of a study published in the Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research showed that ethanol extract - Ocimum basilicum - had more antioxidant activity than standard antioxidants.", "Lab studies have demonstrated that basil has antibacterial properties; this may be because of the volatile oils it contains, which include estragole, linalool, cineole, eugenol, sabinene, myrcene, and limonene.", "Basil restricts the growth of numerous bacteria, including Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.", "This could mean that adding fresh basil to a salad not only adds flavor, it also helps reduce the number of harmful bacteria on the plate.", "Energy - 94 kilojoules (22 kilocalorie)\| Carbohydrates - 2.65 grams ---\|--- Dietary fiber - 1.6 grams\| Fat - 0.64 grams Protein - 3.15 grams\| Water - 92.06 grams Vitamin A - 264 micrograms\| Thiamine - 0.034 micrograms Riboflavin - 0.076 milligrams\| Niacin - 0.902 milligrams Vitamin B_6 - 0.155 micrograms\| Folate - 68 micrograms Choline - 11.4 milligrams\| Vitamin C - 18.0 milligrams Vitamin E - 0.80 milligrams\| Vitamin K - 414.8 micrograms Calcium - 177 milligrams\| Iron - 3.17 milligrams Magnesium - 64 milligrams\| Manganese - 1.148 milligrams Phosphorus - 56 milligrams\| Potassium - 295 milligrams Sodium - 4 milligrams\| Zinc - 0.81 milligrams", "As with any foodstuff, basil should be eaten alongside the full range of components that make up a healthy diet.", "We picked linked items based on the quality of products, and list the pros and cons of each to help you determine which will work best for you. 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It is used as in cooking and may have some health benefits.\n\nBasil's proposed benefits include reducing inflammation, and it is said to\nhave anti-aging and antibacterial properties.\n\nThis article is part of a collection of articles about the health benefits of\npopular foods. It highlights the potential health benefits of consuming basil\nand provides a nutritional profile for the herb.\n\n### Fast facts on basil\n\nHere are some key points about basil. More detail is in the main article.\n\n * The herb may have anti-inflammatory qualities.\n * Basil is a potent antibacterial.\n * Containing just 22 calories per 100 grams, basil is nutrient-heavy and calorie-light.\n * Basil may contain compounds that fight the effects of aging.\n\n##\n\nUses\n\nShare on Pinterest\n\nBasil may have a range of health benefits.\n\nBasil (Ocimum basilicum) is well known for its use in Italian cuisine. It is\none of the primary ingredients in pesto sauce. Basil is also commonly included\nin Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine.\n\nBasil is used in traditional Tamil and Ayurvedic medicine, which is a form of\ntraditional medicine popular on the Indian subcontinent.\n\nThere are a number of types of basil, which differ in taste and smell. Sweet\nbasil (the most commercially available basil used in Italian food) has a\nstrong clove scent because of its high concentration of the chemical agent\neugenol.\n\nAlternatively, lime and lemon basil have a strong citrus scent due to their\nhigh concentration of limonene.\n\n##\n\nBenefits\n\nResearch indicates that there may be several health benefits associated with\nbasil.\n\nStudies have shown that basil \"contains a wide range of essential oils, rich\nin phenolic compounds, and a wide array of other natural products including\npolyphenols such as flavonoids and anthocyanins.\"\n\nAccording to research conducted at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology,\nbasil contains (E)-beta-caryophyllene (BCP), which may be useful in treating\narthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases.\n\n### Fighting cancer\n\nA review, published in 2013, investigated the potential for holy basil to\nprevent cancer. They concluded that, thanks to the phytochemicals it contains,\nincluding eugenol, rosmarinic acid, apigenin, myretenal, luteolin,\nβ-sitosterol, and carnosic acid, it may help prevent certain types of skin,\nliver, oral, and lung cancers.\n\nIt appears to do this by increasing antioxidant activity, changing gene\nexpression, triggering cell death, and slowing cell division.\n\nAlthough more research needs to be done, there is potential for basil extract\nto be used alongside current cancer treatments.\n\n### Reducing the effects of oxidative stress\n\nAn adaptogen is a herbal medicine that helps the body adapt to stress; ginseng\nis perhaps the most well known. Basil may also fall into this category.\n\nIn one study, rabbits were exposed to oxidative stress (an increase in\ndamaging free radicals). The rabbits were given 2 grams of fresh basil leaves\neach day for 30 days, and cardiovascular and respiratory adaptation were\nmonitored.\n\nThe researchers measured a significant decrease in blood sugar levels and an\nincrease in antioxidant activity. The basil appeared to help the rabbits deal\nbetter with oxidative stress.\n\n### Anti-aging properties\n\nAccording to research presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC)\nin Manchester, basil also has properties that might help prevent some of the\nharmful effects of aging.\n\nHoly basil extract was effective at killing off harmful molecules and\npreventing damage caused by some free radicals in the liver, brain, and heart.\n\nThe researchers, led by Dr. Vaibhav Shinde from Poona College of Pharmacy,\nMaharashtra, India, studied the herb for antioxidant and anti-aging\nproperties.\n\nDr. Shinde said: \"The study validates the traditional use of the herb as a\nyouth-promoting substance in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. It also helps\ndescribe how the herb acts at a cellular level.\"\n\n### Reduce inflammation and swelling\n\nShare on Pinterest\n\nBasil extract may help reduce inflammation.\n\nOne study, presented at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's annual event,\nfound:\n\n\"Extracts of O. tenuiflorum (Holy basil) were shown to reduce swelling by up\nto 73 percent, 24 hours after treatment.\"\n\nThese effects on swelling were similar in extent to those seen with the drug\ndiclofenac, an anti-inflammatory medication that is widely used in the\ntreatment of arthritis.\n\nIn their paper, the authors conclude:\n\n\"Our results supported the use of these traditional treatments in inflammatory\nconditions, such as arthritis.\"\n\nA study published in the Journal of Bone Reports & Recommendations agreed that\nBCP might be useful in the treatment of certain diseases that involve\ninflammation.\n\nThe investigation was carried out on arthritic rats; the team of researchers\nconcluded: \"The present study is suggestive that beta-caryophyllene [in basil]\nhas prominent anti-arthritic activity which may be attributed to its anti-\ninflammatory activity.\"\n\n### Rich in antioxidants\n\nResults of a study published in the Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education &\nResearch showed that ethanol extract - Ocimum basilicum - had more antioxidant\nactivity than standard antioxidants.\n\n### Antibacterial properties\n\nShare on Pinterest\n\nBasil may have an antibacterial effect.\n\nLab studies have demonstrated that basil has antibacterial properties; this\nmay be because of the volatile oils it contains, which include estragole,\nlinalool, cineole, eugenol, sabinene, myrcene, and limonene.\n\nBasil restricts the growth of numerous bacteria, including Listeria\nmonocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Yersinia\nenterocolitica, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.\n\nThis could mean that adding fresh basil to a salad not only adds flavor, it\nalso helps reduce the number of harmful bacteria on the plate.\n\n##\n\nNutrition\n\nBasil is rich in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, potassium,\nand calcium.\n\nNutritional value of basil per 100 grams (3.5 ounces)\n\nEnergy - 94 kilojoules (22 kilocalorie)\| Carbohydrates - 2.65 grams \n---\|--- \nDietary fiber - 1.6 grams\| Fat - 0.64 grams \nProtein - 3.15 grams\| Water - 92.06 grams \nVitamin A - 264 micrograms\| Thiamine - 0.034 micrograms \nRiboflavin - 0.076 milligrams\| Niacin - 0.902 milligrams \nVitamin B_6 - 0.155 micrograms\| Folate - 68 micrograms \nCholine - 11.4 milligrams\| Vitamin C - 18.0 milligrams \nVitamin E - 0.80 milligrams\| Vitamin K - 414.8 micrograms \nCalcium - 177 milligrams\| Iron - 3.17 milligrams \nMagnesium - 64 milligrams\| Manganese - 1.148 milligrams \nPhosphorus - 56 milligrams\| Potassium - 295 milligrams \nSodium - 4 milligrams\| Zinc - 0.81 milligrams \n \nSource: USDA Nutrient Database\n\nAs with any foodstuff, basil should be eaten alongside the full range of\ncomponents that make up a healthy diet.\n\nBasil products are available for purchase online.\n\nWe picked linked items based on the quality of products, and list the pros and\ncons of each to help you determine which will work best for you. 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Any\nmedical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute\nfor informed medical advice and you should not take any action before\nconsulting with a healthcare professional.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.livescience.com/46019-watermelon-nutrition.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210531085813/https://www.livescience.com/46019-watermelon-nutrition.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Watermelon: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts", "passages": [ "Live Science is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more", "Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. There's even a modest amount of potassium. Plus, this quintessential summer snack is fat- free, very low in sodium and has only 40 calories per cup.", "\"Foods that are high in antioxidants and amino acids allow your body to function optimally,\" said Angela Lemond, a Plano, Texas-based registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. \"Antioxidants help prevent damage, and cancer. Amino acids are the basic building block for protein, and protein is used in virtually every vital function in the body.\"", "Scientists have taken notice of watermelon's high lycopene levels — about 15 to 20 milligrams per 2-cup serving, according to the National Watermelon Promotion Board — some of the highest levels of any type of fresh produce. Lycopene is a phytonutrient, which is a naturally occurring compound in fruits and vegetables that reacts with the human body to trigger healthy reactions. It is also the red pigment that gives watermelons, tomatoes, red grapefruits and guavas their color.", "Lycopene has been linked with heart health, bone health and prostate cancer prevention. It's also a powerful antioxidant thought to have anti-inflammatory properties, according to Victoria Jarzabkowski, a nutritionist with the Fitness Institute of Texas at The University of Texas at Austin.", "To really maximize your lycopene intake, let your watermelon fully ripen. The redder your watermelon gets, the higher the concentration of lycopene becomes. Beta-carotene and phenolic antioxidant content also increase as the watermelon ripens. \"Beta carotene is an antioxidant found in red-orange fruits and vegetables. It helps with immunity, skin, eye and the prevention of cancer,\" said Lemond.", "A 2011 study in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis that investigated five types of watermelon at four stages of ripening found that unripe watermelon with primarily white flesh has nearly zero beta-carotene. By the time it is fully red, the fruit has become an excellent source of the phytonutrient.", "That doesn't mean the red parts are the only good ones. \"All parts of the watermelon are good. There are a lot of nutrients throughout,\" said Jarzabkowski. This includes the white flesh nearest the rind, which contains more of the amino acid citrulline than the flesh, according to a 2005 study in the Journal of Chromatography.", "Citrulline is a valuable amino acid that converts to the amino acid arginine. These amino acids promote blood flow, leading to cardiovascular health, improved circulation, and according to research at Texas A&M University, erectile dysfunction improvement (you'd probably have to eat a lot of the fruit to get a Viagra-like effect, though).", "Recent studies have found that watermelon seeds are also wonderfully nutritious, especially if they are sprouted and shelled. They are high in protein, magnesium, vitamin B and good fats, according to an analysis by the International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences.", "Here are the nutrition facts for the watermelon, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food labeling through the National Labeling and Education Act:", "Watermelon's high levels of lycopene are very effective at protecting cells from damage and may help lower the risk of heart disease, according to a study at Purdue University. A study published in the American Journal of Hypertension found that watermelon extracts helped reduce hypertension and lower blood pressure in obese adults.", "Watermelon may be especially important for older women. A study published in Menopause found that postmenopausal women, a group known to have increased aortic stiffness, who took watermelon extract for six weeks saw decreased blood pressure and arterial stiffness compared to those who did not take watermelon extract. The authors of the study attributed the benefits to citrulline and arginine.", "\"The lycopene in watermelon makes it an anti-inflammatory fruit,\" Jarzabkowski said. Lycopene is an inhibitor for various inflammatory processes and also works as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals. Additionally, the watermelon contains choline, which helps keep chronic inflammation down, according to a 2006 article published in Shock medical journal.", "Reducing inflammation isn't just good for people suffering from arthritis. \"When you're sick, you have cellular damage, which can be caused by a variety of factors including stress, smoking, pollution, disease, and your body becomes inflamed,\" Jarzabkowski said. \"It's called 'systemic inflammation.'\" In this way, anti-inflammatory foods can help with overall immunity and general health.", "\"Watermelons help with overall hydration, and that is a great thing,\" said Lemond. \"They say we can get 20-30 percent of our fluid needs through our diet alone, and foods like these certainly help.\" Additionally, their juice is full of good electrolytes. This can even help prevent heat stroke.", "Vitamin A is stellar for your skin, and just a cup of watermelon contains nearly one-quarter of your recommended daily intake of it. Vitamin A helps keep skin and hair moisturized, and it also encourages healthy growth of new collagen and elastin cells, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Vitamin C is also beneficial in this regard, as it promotes healthy collagen growth.", "Watermelon-loving athletes are in luck: drinking watermelon juice before an intense workout helps reduce next-day muscle soreness and heart rate, according to a 2013 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. This can be attributed to watermelon's amino acids citrulline and arginine, which help improve circulation.", "A 2015 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that watermelon's citrulline may also help improve athletic performance. Study participants who took citrulline supplements saw a boosted performance with more power production in high-intensity exercise like cycling and sprinting.", "Like other fruits and vegetables, watermelons may be helpful in reducing the risk of cancer through their antioxidant properties. Lycopene in particular has been linked to reducing prostate cancer cell proliferation, according to the National Cancer Institute.", "If eaten in reasonable amounts, watermelons should produce no serious side effects. If you eat an abundance of the fruit daily, however, you may experience problems from having too much lycopene or potassium.", "The consumption of more than 30 mg of lycopene daily could potentially cause nausea, diarrhea, indigestion and bloating, according to the American Cancer Society.", "People with serious hyperkalemia, or too much potassium in their blood, should probably not consume more than about one cup of watermelon a day, which has less than 140 mg of potassium. According to the National Institutes of Health, hyperkalemia can result in irregular heartbeats and other cardiovascular problems, as well as reduced muscle control.", "Loading up on water-dense foods like watermelon can be tempting for those looking to lose weight because they help you feel full, but Lemond cautions against going to extremes. \"Eating more fruits and vegetables of any kind naturally helps decrease overall calories (energy) of the diet,\" she said. \"We know that people that eat higher quantities of fruits and vegetables typically have healthier body weights However, I do not recommend eating only watermelon ... You will lose weight, but that weight will be mostly muscle.\"", "Jarzabkowski also warned watermelon lovers to be mindful of their sugar intake. \"Though watermelon's sugar is naturally occurring, [watermelon] is still relatively high in sugar.\"", "\"My recommendation is always to vary your selections,\" said Lemond. \"Watermelon is a great hydrating food, so keep it in along with other plant foods that offer other benefits. Variety is always key.\"", "Egyptians placed watermelons in the burial tombs of kings to nourish them in the afterlife. The first recorded watermelon harvest is depicted in Egyptian hieroglyphics from about 5,000 years ago.", "Merchants spread the use of watermelons along the Mediterranean Sea. By the 10th century, watermelons had found their way to China, which is now the world's top producer of watermelons.", "About 200 to 300 varieties are grown in the United States and Mexico, but only about 50 varieties are very popular.", "Guinness World Records says the world's heaviest watermelon was grown by Lloyd Bright of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in 2005. It weighed 268.8 lbs. (121.93 kg).", "The United States ranks fifth in the worldwide production of watermelons. Forty-four states grow watermelons, with Florida, Texas, California, Georgia and Arizona leading the country in production.", "A seedless watermelon is a sterile hybrid, which is created by crossing male pollen for a watermelon, containing 22 chromosomes per cell, with a female watermelon flower with 44 chromosomes per cell. When this seeded fruit matures, the small, white seed coats inside contain 33 chromosomes, rendering it sterile and incapable of producing seeds.", "Live Science is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site." ] }, "parsed_md": "Watermelon: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts \| Live Science\n\nSkip to main content\n\nTrending\n\n * Coronavirus News\n * Forum\n * Life's Little Mysteries\n * Magazine Deals\n * Live Science newsletters\n\nLive Science is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on\nour site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more\n\n# Watermelon: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts\n\nBy Jessie Szalay - Live Science Contributor 11 May 2017\n\n(Image credit: <a href=\"http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-2242259p1.html\"\ntarget=\"_blank\">junyanjiang</a> \| Shutterstock)\n\nWatermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — but this refreshing fruit is\nsoaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A,\nB6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. There's even a\nmodest amount of potassium. Plus, this quintessential summer snack is fat-\nfree, very low in sodium and has only 40 calories per cup.\n\n\"Foods that are high in antioxidants and amino acids allow your body to\nfunction optimally,\" said Angela Lemond, a Plano, Texas-based registered\ndietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and\nDietetics. \"Antioxidants help prevent damage, and cancer. Amino acids are the\nbasic building block for protein, and protein is used in virtually every vital\nfunction in the body.\"\n\nScientists have taken notice of watermelon's high lycopene levels — about 15\nto 20 milligrams per 2-cup serving, according to the National Watermelon\nPromotion Board — some of the highest levels of any type of fresh produce.\nLycopene is a phytonutrient, which is a naturally occurring compound in fruits\nand vegetables that reacts with the human body to trigger healthy reactions.\nIt is also the red pigment that gives watermelons, tomatoes, red grapefruits\nand guavas their color.\n\nLycopene has been linked with heart health, bone health and prostate cancer\nprevention. It's also a powerful antioxidant thought to have anti-inflammatory\nproperties, according to Victoria Jarzabkowski, a nutritionist with the\nFitness Institute of Texas at The University of Texas at Austin.\n\nTo really maximize your lycopene intake, let your watermelon fully ripen. The\nredder your watermelon gets, the higher the concentration of lycopene becomes.\nBeta-carotene and phenolic antioxidant content also increase as the watermelon\nripens. \"Beta carotene is an antioxidant found in red-orange fruits and\nvegetables. It helps with immunity, skin, eye and the prevention of cancer,\"\nsaid Lemond.\n\nA 2011 study in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis that investigated\nfive types of watermelon at four stages of ripening found that unripe\nwatermelon with primarily white flesh has nearly zero beta-carotene. By the\ntime it is fully red, the fruit has become an excellent source of the\nphytonutrient.\n\nThat doesn't mean the red parts are the only good ones. \"All parts of the\nwatermelon are good. There are a lot of nutrients throughout,\" said\nJarzabkowski. This includes the white flesh nearest the rind, which contains\nmore of the amino acid citrulline than the flesh, according to a 2005 study in\nthe Journal of Chromatography.\n\nCitrulline is a valuable amino acid that converts to the amino acid arginine.\nThese amino acids promote blood flow, leading to cardiovascular health,\nimproved circulation, and according to research at Texas A&M University,\nerectile dysfunction improvement (you'd probably have to eat a lot of the\nfruit to get a Viagra-like effect, though).\n\nRecent studies have found that watermelon seeds are also wonderfully\nnutritious, especially if they are sprouted and shelled. They are high in\nprotein, magnesium, vitamin B and good fats, according to an analysis by the\nInternational Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences.\n\nHere are the nutrition facts for the watermelon, according to the U.S. Food\nand Drug Administration, which regulates food labeling through the National\nLabeling and Education Act:\n\n## Nutrition facts\n\nServing size: 2 cups diced (10 oz / 280 g) Calories: 80 (Calories from Fat 0)\n\nAmount per serving (and %DV) Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000\ncalorie diet.\n\nTotal Fat: 0g (0%)\n\nTotal Carbohydrate: 21g (7%) Dietary Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugars: 20g\n\nCholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 0mg (0%) Potassium: 270mg (8%) Protein: 1g\n\nVitamin A: (30%) Vitamin C: (25%) Calcium: (2%) Iron: (4%)\n\n## Health benefits\n\nHeart health\n\nWatermelon's high levels of lycopene are very effective at protecting cells\nfrom damage and may help lower the risk of heart disease, according to a study\nat Purdue University. A study published in the American Journal of\nHypertension found that watermelon extracts helped reduce hypertension and\nlower blood pressure in obese adults.\n\nWatermelon may be especially important for older women. A study published in\nMenopause found that postmenopausal women, a group known to have increased\naortic stiffness, who took watermelon extract for six weeks saw decreased\nblood pressure and arterial stiffness compared to those who did not take\nwatermelon extract. The authors of the study attributed the benefits to\ncitrulline and arginine.\n\nArginine can help improve blood flow and may help reduce the accumulation of\nexcess fat.\n\nAnti-inflammatory properties\n\n\"The lycopene in watermelon makes it an anti-inflammatory fruit,\" Jarzabkowski\nsaid. Lycopene is an inhibitor for various inflammatory processes and also\nworks as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals. Additionally, the\nwatermelon contains choline, which helps keep chronic inflammation down,\naccording to a 2006 article published in Shock medical journal.\n\nReducing inflammation isn't just good for people suffering from arthritis.\n\"When you're sick, you have cellular damage, which can be caused by a variety\nof factors including stress, smoking, pollution, disease, and your body\nbecomes inflamed,\" Jarzabkowski said. \"It's called 'systemic inflammation.'\"\nIn this way, anti-inflammatory foods can help with overall immunity and\ngeneral health.\n\nHydration\n\n\"Watermelons help with overall hydration, and that is a great thing,\" said\nLemond. \"They say we can get 20-30 percent of our fluid needs through our diet\nalone, and foods like these certainly help.\" Additionally, their juice is full\nof good electrolytes. This can even help prevent heat stroke.\n\nDigestion\n\nThe watermelon contains fiber, which encourages a healthy digestive tract and\nhelps keep you regular.\n\nSkin and hair benefits\n\nVitamin A is stellar for your skin, and just a cup of watermelon contains\nnearly one-quarter of your recommended daily intake of it. Vitamin A helps\nkeep skin and hair moisturized, and it also encourages healthy growth of new\ncollagen and elastin cells, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Vitamin C is\nalso beneficial in this regard, as it promotes healthy collagen growth.\n\nMuscle soreness & athletic performance\n\nWatermelon-loving athletes are in luck: drinking watermelon juice before an\nintense workout helps reduce next-day muscle soreness and heart rate,\naccording to a 2013 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food\nChemistry. This can be attributed to watermelon's amino acids citrulline and\narginine, which help improve circulation.\n\nA 2015 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that\nwatermelon's citrulline may also help improve athletic performance. Study\nparticipants who took citrulline supplements saw a boosted performance with\nmore power production in high-intensity exercise like cycling and sprinting.\n\nCancer prevention\n\nLike other fruits and vegetables, watermelons may be helpful in reducing the\nrisk of cancer through their antioxidant properties. Lycopene in particular\nhas been linked to reducing prostate cancer cell proliferation, according to\nthe National Cancer Institute.\n\nHealth risks\n\nIf eaten in reasonable amounts, watermelons should produce no serious side\neffects. If you eat an abundance of the fruit daily, however, you may\nexperience problems from having too much lycopene or potassium.\n\nThe consumption of more than 30 mg of lycopene daily could potentially cause\nnausea, diarrhea, indigestion and bloating, according to the American Cancer\nSociety.\n\nPeople with serious hyperkalemia, or too much potassium in their blood, should\nprobably not consume more than about one cup of watermelon a day, which has\nless than 140 mg of potassium. According to the National Institutes of Health,\nhyperkalemia can result in irregular heartbeats and other cardiovascular\nproblems, as well as reduced muscle control.\n\nLoading up on water-dense foods like watermelon can be tempting for those\nlooking to lose weight because they help you feel full, but Lemond cautions\nagainst going to extremes. \"Eating more fruits and vegetables of any kind\nnaturally helps decrease overall calories (energy) of the diet,\" she said. \"We\nknow that people that eat higher quantities of fruits and vegetables typically\nhave healthier body weights However, I do not recommend eating only watermelon\n... You will lose weight, but that weight will be mostly muscle.\"\n\nJarzabkowski also warned watermelon lovers to be mindful of their sugar\nintake. \"Though watermelon's sugar is naturally occurring, [watermelon] is\nstill relatively high in sugar.\"\n\n\"My recommendation is always to vary your selections,\" said Lemond.\n\"Watermelon is a great hydrating food, so keep it in along with other plant\nfoods that offer other benefits. Variety is always key.\"\n\nWatermelon facts\n\nSome fun facts about watermelons, from the National Watermelon Promotion Board\nand Science Kids:\n\nThe watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is related to cucumbers, pumpkins and\nsquash.\n\nThe watermelon probably originated in the Kalahari Desert in Africa.\n\nEgyptians placed watermelons in the burial tombs of kings to nourish them in\nthe afterlife. The first recorded watermelon harvest is depicted in Egyptian\nhieroglyphics from about 5,000 years ago.\n\nMerchants spread the use of watermelons along the Mediterranean Sea. By the\n10th century, watermelons had found their way to China, which is now the\nworld's top producer of watermelons.\n\nThe Moors in the 13th century brought watermelons to Europe.\n\nThe watermelon likely made its way to the United States with African slaves.\n\nEarly explorers used watermelons as canteens.\n\nThe first cookbook published in the United States in 1776 contained a recipe\nfor watermelon rind pickles.\n\nAbout 200 to 300 varieties are grown in the United States and Mexico, but only\nabout 50 varieties are very popular.\n\nBy weight, watermelon is the most consumed melon in the United States,\nfollowed by cantaloupe and honeydew.\n\nThe watermelon is the official state vegetable of Oklahoma.\n\nAll parts of a watermelon can be eaten, even the rind.\n\nGuinness World Records says the world's heaviest watermelon was grown by Lloyd\nBright of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in 2005. It weighed 268.8 lbs. 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Visit our corporate site.\n\n© Future US, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.livescience.com/51000-cucumber-nutrition.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210511095206/https://www.livescience.com/51000-cucumber-nutrition.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Cucumbers: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts", "passages": [ "Live Science is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more", "Few foods are as cool as a cucumber. These low-calorie veggies contain many nutritional benefits, including hydrating properties and valuable nutrients.", "There are hundreds of varieties of cucumber, and they come in dozens of colors, but the edible types are classified as being for either slicing or pickling, according to Cornell University's Growing Guide. Slicing cucumbers are cultivated to be eaten fresh, while pickling cucumbers are intended for the brine jar. Slicing cucumbers are usually larger and thicker-skinned than pickling ones.", "While most people think of cucumbers as vegetables, they are actually a fruit. They contain seeds and grow from the ovaries of flowering plants. Cucumbers are members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae, which also includes squashes and melons. The most common type of slicing cucumber found in a grocery store is the garden cucumber, Cucumis sativus, according to World's Healthiest Foods.", "Cucumbers are good sources of phytonutrients (plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive properties) such flavonoids, lignans and triterpenes, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits, according to World's Healthiest Foods.", "\"We should definitely seek out foods that are nutrient-rich, using the positive approach of what to put on your plate vs. what to keep off,\" said Angela Lemond, a Plano, Texas-based registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The peel and seeds are the most nutrient-dense parts of the cucumber. They contain fiber and beta-carotene. \"Beta carotene is an antioxidant that helps with immunity, skin, eye and the prevention of cancer,\" said Lemond. A study published in the Pakistan Journal of Nutrition found that cucumber seeds were a good source of minerals, and contained calcium.", "\"Cucumbers are naturally low in calories, carbohydrates, sodium, fat and cholesterol,\" said Megan Ware, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Orlando, Florida. There are just 16 calories in a cup of cucumber with its peel (15 without). You will get about 4 percent of your daily potassium, 3 percent of your daily fiber and 4 percent of your daily vitamin C. They also \"provide small amounts of vitamin K, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, manganese and vitamin A,\" Ware said.", "Here are the nutrition facts for cucumbers, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food labeling through the Nutritional Labeling and Education Act:", "Nutrition Facts Cucumber, with peel, raw Serving size: 1/2 cup, sliced (52 g) Calories 8 Calories from Fat 0 Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.", "Cucumbers are 95 percent water, according to Ware. This makes cucumbers a great way to stay hydrated, especially during the summer. A cup of cucumber slices is \"nearly as thirst-quenching as a glass of water,\" according to Eating Well magazine.", "\"They say we can get 20-30 percent of our fluid needs through our diet alone, and foods like these certainly help,\" added Lemond. \"Not only are they high in water content, they also contain important nutrients that play a part in hydration like magnesium and potassium.\"", "The anti-inflammatory compounds in cucumbers help remove waste from the body and reduce skin irritation, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Preliminary research also suggests cucumbers promote anti-wrinkling and anti-aging activity, according to an article in the journal Filoterapia.", "Cucumbers contain two phytonutrient compounds associated with anti-cancer benefits: lignans and cucurbitacins. In recent years, pharmaceutical companies have been paying special attention to cucurbitacins, hoping to use them in new cancer drugs. According to a 2010 research review published in Scientific World Journal, scientists have found that cucurbitacins can help block the signaling pathways that are important for cancer cell proliferation and survival.", "Cucurbitacins can also inhibits the growth of pancreatic cancer cells, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Cancer Research looked at cucurbitacin B (which cucumber contains) on human pancreatic cancer cells and found that cucurbitacin supplements inhibited the growth of seven pancreatic cancer cell lines by 50 percent, and also increased apoptosis, or \"death by suicide,\" of pancreatic cancer cells.", "According to World's Healthiest Foods, lignans may protect against cancer through working with the bacteria in the digestive tract. The bacteria take the lignans and convert them into compounds such as enterodiol and enterolactone, which can bind onto estrogen receptors and possibly reduce the risk of estrogen-related cancers, such as ovarian, breast, endometrial and prostate cancers. The research is not yet clear on whether lignans actually assert anti-cancer benefits.", "A 2009 meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Cancer found little or no association between lignan intake and reduced breast cancer risk. Similarly, most studies have not found significant correlations between lignan intake and reduced prostate cancer risk, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, though one study of older Scottish men published in the British Journal of Nutrition showed that consuming an enterolactone-containing serum reduced the risk of prostate cancer.", "On the other hand, a Journal of Nutrition study of nearly 800 American women found that those with those with the highest lignan intake had the lowest risk of ovarian cancer. Furthermore, a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute looked at nearly 1,000 women in the San Francisco area and found that postmenopausal women with the highest lignan intakes had the lowest risk of endometrial cancer.", "You've probably seen pictures of people at a spa relaxing with cucumber slices over their eyes. It turns out there's science behind this pampering ritual. Ware explained, \"Cucumbers have a cooling and soothing effect that decreases swelling, irritation and inflammation when used topically. Cucumber slices can be placed on the eyes can decrease morning puffiness or alleviate and treat sunburn when placed on the affected areas.\" She also noted that high vegetable intake is associated with a healthy complexion in general.", "According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, in the past few decades, it has become clear that vitamin K is important to bone health, and one cup of cucumber contains about 19 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K. One review published in Nutrition noted that vitamin K intake might reduce fracture rates, work with vitamin D to increase bone density and positively affect calcium balance.", "The human body uses vitamin K when building bones, and the effects seem to be especially important for women. A large 2003 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study showed that low vitamin K levels were associated with low bone density in women, but not in men. Another study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1999 found that low intakes of vitamin K were associated with an increased risk of hip fractures in middle-age women. This is especially interesting because the women saw results from eating lettuce, showing that dietary consumption of vitamin K via eating vegetables (not supplements) is beneficial. When it comes to men, the affects of vitamin K and bone health may become more apparent as they age: A 2000 study saw reduced risk of hip fracture among both elderly women and elderly men who consumed more vitamin K.", "\"Foods that are high in antioxidants allow your body to function optimally. Antioxidants help prevent damage and cancer,\" Lemond said.", "Cucumbers contain several antioxidants, including vitamin C, beta-carotene and manganese, as well as flavonoids, triterpenes and lignans that have anti- inflammatory properties. Vitamin C is well known for its immune system benefits, and beta-carotene has been shown to be beneficial for vision, according to the Mayo Clinic.", "According to a 2010 animal study published in the Journal of Young Pharmacists, fresh extracts from cucumber showed increased scavenging of free radicals. Free radicals are associated with a variety of human diseases, but can sometimes be held in check by antioxidants, according to the Pharmacognosy Review.", "Another study of cucumber extracts in animals, published in the Archives of Dermatological Research, found increased overall antioxidant benefits. Though this study focused on the cosmetic applications of this use of cucumbers, decreased free radicals can improve your inside organs as well as your skin.", "An additional study published in Current Pharmaceutical Design found a positive association between the triterpene cucurbitacin and reduced inflammation, particularly in cancer cells. A review of triterpenes on the immune system, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, suggested that they can help with inflammation and encouraged future research.", "\"Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables of all kinds is associated with a reduced risk for many health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and obesity,\" said Ware. Cucumbers' potassium content may be especially helpful in this regard. One cup of sliced cukes contains only about 4 percent of the body's daily potassium needs, but it comes with significantly fewer calories than most high-potassium foods like bananas. Potassium is an essential part of heart health, according to the American Heart Association. A study of 12,000 adults, published in Archives of Internal Medicine, showed that those who consumed 4,069 mg of potassium each day lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease and ischemic heart disease by 37 percent and 49 percent, respectively, compared to those who took 1,793 mg per day.", "Several studies have linked cucumber consumption to reducing hypertension. Many studies have linked it with lower blood pressure because it promotes vasodiliation (widening of the blood vessels), according to Today’s Dietitian. A 2017 study published in Public Health of Indonesia found that elderly participants with hypertension saw a significant decrease in blood pressure after consuming cucumber juice for 12 days. Additionally, a 2009 review in Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine suggested that hypertension sufferers incorporate cucumbers into their diets because of the fruit's low sodium content.", "The vitamin K in cucumbers is also known to be essential in the blood-clotting process, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.", "A 2013 review in Fitoterapia noted that cucumbers might help relieve constipation because they provide both fiber and water. Tufts University notes that cucumbers can pack even more of a digestive punch if they are turned into pickles during a home-fermentation process. Cucumber pickles contain probiotic bacteria that promote healthy digestion and cultivating beneficial gut flora. Store-bought pickles usually do not have these bacteria because they have been boiled out.", "Cucumbers are a low-calorie food therefore a popular ingredient in diet meals. A 2011 study in the journal Obesity found that greater water consumption correlated with more weight loss in middle-age and older adults. Participants who consumed 1 pint (500 milliliters) of water prior to eating a meal lost an average of 4 lbs. (2 kilograms) more than participants who did not. Snacking on water-dense foods like cucumbers can be an effective way to up water intake.", "But Lemond cautions against relying too much on water-dense foods like cucumber. \"We know that people that eat higher quantities of fruits and vegetables typically have healthier body weights. However, I do not recommend eating only cucumber. You will lose weight, but that weight will be mostly muscle,\" she said.", "Recently, scientists have taken interest in the flavonoid fisetin. Cucumbers are a good source of fisetin, which studies have associated with protecting nerve cells, improving memory and decreasing the risk of Alzheimer's in mice, according to a 2013 review in the journal of Antioxidants & Redox Signaling. The same review found promising results for the relationship between fisetin and cancer prevention.", "There can be a few risks from eating cukes. Pesticide consumption is one concern. Ware explained, \"The Environmental Working Group produces a list each year of fruits and vegetables with the highest levels of pesticide residue, known as the Dirty Dozen. Cucumbers are one of the fruits and vegetables that the Environmental Working Group has placed on its Dirty Dozen list, meaning the exposure to pesticide residue is high.\"", "Additionally, cucumbers may be waxed to help protect them during shipping. According to World's Healthiest Foods, both organic and conventionally grown cukes may be waxed, but organic ones can only use non-synthetic waxes with chemicals approved under organic regulations. For this reason and the pesticide concerns, World's Healthiest Foods encourages buying organic cucumbers. But Ware stipulated, \"This does not mean you should avoid cucumbers altogether if you can't find or afford organic. The nutritional benefit of eating conventionally grown produce outweighs the risk of not eating produce at all.\"", "Healthy as they are, you don't want to overdo it on cucumbers, said Lemond. \"My recommendation is always to vary your selections. Cucumbers are great hydrating foods, so keep them in along with other plant foods that offer other benefits. Variety is always key.\"", "Pickling is a method of preserving food — and not only cucumbers — to prevent spoiling. There are two basic types of pickles: fermented and non-fermented, according to the World's Healthiest Foods.", "Fermented pickles have been soaked in brine, which is water that has been saturated with salt. The word \"pickle\" comes from the Dutch word pekel, which means brine. Brines can also contain other ingredients, such as vinegar, dill seed, garlic and lime.", "Dill pickles are brined with dill added to the solution, obviously. Kosher dills are brined with dill and garlic. \"Kosher\" in this case does not necessarily mean the cucumbers have been prepared according to kosher dietary laws, however; it just means garlic has been added to the brining process, according to the World's Healthiest Foods.", "Live Science is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site." ] }, "parsed_md": "Cucumbers: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts \| Live Science\n\nSkip to main content\n\nTrending\n\n Coronavirus News\n * Forum\n * Life's Little Mysteries\n * Magazine Deals\n * Cool Merch\n\nLive Science is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on\nour site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more\n\n# Cucumbers: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts\n\nBy Jessie Szalay - Live Science Contributor 12 May 2017\n\nCucumbers contain many nutritional benefits, including hydrating properties\nand valuable nutrients. (Image credit: Viktar Malyshchyts \| Shutterstock)\n\nFew foods are as cool as a cucumber. These low-calorie veggies contain many\nnutritional benefits, including hydrating properties and valuable nutrients.\n\nThere are hundreds of varieties of cucumber, and they come in dozens of\ncolors, but the edible types are classified as being for either slicing or\npickling, according to Cornell University's Growing Guide. Slicing cucumbers\nare cultivated to be eaten fresh, while pickling cucumbers are intended for\nthe brine jar. Slicing cucumbers are usually larger and thicker-skinned than\npickling ones.\n\nIn the United States, commonly planted varieties of slicing cucumber include\nDasher, Conquistador, Slicemaster, Victory, Comet, Burpee Hybrid and Sprint,\naccording to the World's Healthiest Foods website. Commonly planted varieties\nof pickling cucumber include Royal, Calypso, Pioneer, Bounty, Regal, Duke and\nBlitz.\n\nWhile most people think of cucumbers as vegetables, they are actually a fruit.\nThey contain seeds and grow from the ovaries of flowering plants. Cucumbers\nare members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae, which also includes squashes\nand melons. The most common type of slicing cucumber found in a grocery store\nis the garden cucumber, Cucumis sativus, according to World's Healthiest\nFoods.\n\n## Nutritional profile\n\nCucumbers are good sources of phytonutrients (plant chemicals that have\nprotective or disease preventive properties) such flavonoids, lignans and\ntriterpenes, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer\nbenefits, according to World's Healthiest Foods.\n\n\"We should definitely seek out foods that are nutrient-rich, using the\npositive approach of what to put on your plate vs. what to keep off,\" said\nAngela Lemond, a Plano, Texas-based registered dietitian nutritionist and\nspokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The peel and seeds\nare the most nutrient-dense parts of the cucumber. They contain fiber and\nbeta-carotene. \"Beta carotene is an antioxidant that helps with immunity,\nskin, eye and the prevention of cancer,\" said Lemond. A study published in the\nPakistan Journal of Nutrition found that cucumber seeds were a good source of\nminerals, and contained calcium.\n\n\"Cucumbers are naturally low in calories, carbohydrates, sodium, fat and\ncholesterol,\" said Megan Ware, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Orlando,\nFlorida. There are just 16 calories in a cup of cucumber with its peel (15\nwithout). You will get about 4 percent of your daily potassium, 3 percent of\nyour daily fiber and 4 percent of your daily vitamin C. They also \"provide\nsmall amounts of vitamin K, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, manganese and\nvitamin A,\" Ware said.\n\nHere are the nutrition facts for cucumbers, according to the U.S. Food and\nDrug Administration, which regulates food labeling through the Nutritional\nLabeling and Education Act:\n\nNutrition Facts Cucumber, with peel, raw Serving size: 1/2 cup, sliced (52 g)\nCalories 8 Calories from Fat 0 Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a\n2,000 calorie diet. \n--- \nAmt per Serving\| %DV\| Amt per Serving\| %DV* \nTotal Fat 0g\| 0%\| Total Carbohydrate 2g\| 1% \nCholesterol 0mg\| 0%\| Dietary Fiber 0g\| 0% \nSodium 1mg\| 2%\| Sugars 0g \nProtein 0g \nVitamin A\| 1%\| Calcium\| 1% \nVitamin C\| 2%\| Iron\| 1% \n \n## Health benefits of cucumbers\n\nHydration\n\nCucumbers are 95 percent water, according to Ware. This makes cucumbers a\ngreat way to stay hydrated, especially during the summer. A cup of cucumber\nslices is \"nearly as thirst-quenching as a glass of water,\" according to\nEating Well magazine.\n\n\"They say we can get 20-30 percent of our fluid needs through our diet alone,\nand foods like these certainly help,\" added Lemond. \"Not only are they high in\nwater content, they also contain important nutrients that play a part in\nhydration like magnesium and potassium.\"\n\nThe anti-inflammatory compounds in cucumbers help remove waste from the body\nand reduce skin irritation, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Preliminary\nresearch also suggests cucumbers promote anti-wrinkling and anti-aging\nactivity, according to an article in the journal Filoterapia.\n\nCancer prevention\n\nCucumbers contain two phytonutrient compounds associated with anti-cancer\nbenefits: lignans and cucurbitacins. In recent years, pharmaceutical companies\nhave been paying special attention to cucurbitacins, hoping to use them in new\ncancer drugs. According to a 2010 research review published in Scientific\nWorld Journal, scientists have found that cucurbitacins can help block the\nsignaling pathways that are important for cancer cell proliferation and\nsurvival.\n\nCucurbitacins can also inhibits the growth of pancreatic cancer cells,\naccording to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Cancer Research looked\nat cucurbitacin B (which cucumber contains) on human pancreatic cancer cells\nand found that cucurbitacin supplements inhibited the growth of seven\npancreatic cancer cell lines by 50 percent, and also increased apoptosis, or\n\"death by suicide,\" of pancreatic cancer cells.\n\nAccording to World's Healthiest Foods, lignans may protect against cancer\nthrough working with the bacteria in the digestive tract. The bacteria take\nthe lignans and convert them into compounds such as enterodiol and\nenterolactone, which can bind onto estrogen receptors and possibly reduce the\nrisk of estrogen-related cancers, such as ovarian, breast, endometrial and\nprostate cancers. The research is not yet clear on whether lignans actually\nassert anti-cancer benefits.\n\nA 2009 meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Cancer found little\nor no association between lignan intake and reduced breast cancer risk.\nSimilarly, most studies have not found significant correlations between lignan\nintake and reduced prostate cancer risk, according to the Linus Pauling\nInstitute at Oregon State University, though one study of older Scottish men\npublished in the British Journal of Nutrition showed that consuming an\nenterolactone-containing serum reduced the risk of prostate cancer.\n\nOn the other hand, a Journal of Nutrition study of nearly 800 American women\nfound that those with those with the highest lignan intake had the lowest risk\nof ovarian cancer. Furthermore, a study published in the Journal of the\nNational Cancer Institute looked at nearly 1,000 women in the San Francisco\narea and found that postmenopausal women with the highest lignan intakes had\nthe lowest risk of endometrial cancer.\n\nSkin\n\nYou've probably seen pictures of people at a spa relaxing with cucumber slices\nover their eyes. It turns out there's science behind this pampering ritual.\nWare explained, \"Cucumbers have a cooling and soothing effect that decreases\nswelling, irritation and inflammation when used topically. Cucumber slices can\nbe placed on the eyes can decrease morning puffiness or alleviate and treat\nsunburn when placed on the affected areas.\" She also noted that high vegetable\nintake is associated with a healthy complexion in general.\n\nBone health\n\nAccording to the University of Maryland Medical Center, in the past few\ndecades, it has become clear that vitamin K is important to bone health, and\none cup of cucumber contains about 19 percent of the recommended daily intake\nof vitamin K. One review published in Nutrition noted that vitamin K intake\nmight reduce fracture rates, work with vitamin D to increase bone density and\npositively affect calcium balance.\n\nThe human body uses vitamin K when building bones, and the effects seem to be\nespecially important for women. A large 2003 American Journal of Clinical\nNutrition study showed that low vitamin K levels were associated with low bone\ndensity in women, but not in men. Another study published in the American\nJournal of Clinical Nutrition in 1999 found that low intakes of vitamin K were\nassociated with an increased risk of hip fractures in middle-age women. This\nis especially interesting because the women saw results from eating lettuce,\nshowing that dietary consumption of vitamin K via eating vegetables (not\nsupplements) is beneficial. When it comes to men, the affects of vitamin K and\nbone health may become more apparent as they age: A 2000 study saw reduced\nrisk of hip fracture among both elderly women and elderly men who consumed\nmore vitamin K.\n\nAntioxidants\n\n\"Foods that are high in antioxidants allow your body to function optimally.\nAntioxidants help prevent damage and cancer,\" Lemond said.\n\nCucumbers contain several antioxidants, including vitamin C, beta-carotene and\nmanganese, as well as flavonoids, triterpenes and lignans that have anti-\ninflammatory properties. Vitamin C is well known for its immune system\nbenefits, and beta-carotene has been shown to be beneficial for vision,\naccording to the Mayo Clinic.\n\nAccording to a 2010 animal study published in the Journal of Young\nPharmacists, fresh extracts from cucumber showed increased scavenging of free\nradicals. Free radicals are associated with a variety of human diseases, but\ncan sometimes be held in check by antioxidants, according to the Pharmacognosy\nReview.\n\nAnother study of cucumber extracts in animals, published in the Archives of\nDermatological Research, found increased overall antioxidant benefits. Though\nthis study focused on the cosmetic applications of this use of cucumbers,\ndecreased free radicals can improve your inside organs as well as your skin.\n\nAn additional study published in Current Pharmaceutical Design found a\npositive association between the triterpene cucurbitacin and reduced\ninflammation, particularly in cancer cells. A review of triterpenes on the\nimmune system, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, suggested that\nthey can help with inflammation and encouraged future research.\n\nHeart health\n\n\"Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables of all kinds is associated with a\nreduced risk for many health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes,\nstroke and obesity,\" said Ware. Cucumbers' potassium content may be especially\nhelpful in this regard. One cup of sliced cukes contains only about 4 percent\nof the body's daily potassium needs, but it comes with significantly fewer\ncalories than most high-potassium foods like bananas. Potassium is an\nessential part of heart health, according to the American Heart Association. A\nstudy of 12,000 adults, published in Archives of Internal Medicine, showed\nthat those who consumed 4,069 mg of potassium each day lowered their risk of\ncardiovascular disease and ischemic heart disease by 37 percent and 49\npercent, respectively, compared to those who took 1,793 mg per day.\n\nSeveral studies have linked cucumber consumption to reducing hypertension.\nMany studies have linked it with lower blood pressure because it promotes\nvasodiliation (widening of the blood vessels), according to Today’s Dietitian.\nA 2017 study published in Public Health of Indonesia found that elderly\nparticipants with hypertension saw a significant decrease in blood pressure\nafter consuming cucumber juice for 12 days. Additionally, a 2009 review in\nIndian Academy of Clinical Medicine suggested that hypertension sufferers\nincorporate cucumbers into their diets because of the fruit's low sodium\ncontent.\n\nThe vitamin K in cucumbers is also known to be essential in the blood-clotting\nprocess, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.\n\nDigestion\n\nA 2013 review in Fitoterapia noted that cucumbers might help relieve\nconstipation because they provide both fiber and water. Tufts University notes\nthat cucumbers can pack even more of a digestive punch if they are turned into\npickles during a home-fermentation process. Cucumber pickles contain probiotic\nbacteria that promote healthy digestion and cultivating beneficial gut flora.\nStore-bought pickles usually do not have these bacteria because they have been\nboiled out.\n\nWeight loss\n\nCucumbers are a low-calorie food therefore a popular ingredient in diet meals.\nA 2011 study in the journal Obesity found that greater water consumption\ncorrelated with more weight loss in middle-age and older adults. Participants\nwho consumed 1 pint (500 milliliters) of water prior to eating a meal lost an\naverage of 4 lbs. (2 kilograms) more than participants who did not. Snacking\non water-dense foods like cucumbers can be an effective way to up water\nintake.\n\nBut Lemond cautions against relying too much on water-dense foods like\ncucumber. \"We know that people that eat higher quantities of fruits and\nvegetables typically have healthier body weights. However, I do not recommend\neating only cucumber. You will lose weight, but that weight will be mostly\nmuscle,\" she said.\n\nBrain health and memory\n\nRecently, scientists have taken interest in the flavonoid fisetin. Cucumbers\nare a good source of fisetin, which studies have associated with protecting\nnerve cells, improving memory and decreasing the risk of Alzheimer's in mice,\naccording to a 2013 review in the journal of Antioxidants & Redox Signaling.\nThe same review found promising results for the relationship between fisetin\nand cancer prevention.\n\n## Risks of eating cucumbers\n\nThere can be a few risks from eating cukes. Pesticide consumption is one\nconcern. Ware explained, \"The Environmental Working Group produces a list each\nyear of fruits and vegetables with the highest levels of pesticide residue,\nknown as the Dirty Dozen. Cucumbers are one of the fruits and vegetables that\nthe Environmental Working Group has placed on its Dirty Dozen list, meaning\nthe exposure to pesticide residue is high.\"\n\nAdditionally, cucumbers may be waxed to help protect them during shipping.\nAccording to World's Healthiest Foods, both organic and conventionally grown\ncukes may be waxed, but organic ones can only use non-synthetic waxes with\nchemicals approved under organic regulations. For this reason and the\npesticide concerns, World's Healthiest Foods encourages buying organic\ncucumbers. But Ware stipulated, \"This does not mean you should avoid cucumbers\naltogether if you can't find or afford organic. The nutritional benefit of\neating conventionally grown produce outweighs the risk of not eating produce\nat all.\"\n\nHealthy as they are, you don't want to overdo it on cucumbers, said Lemond.\n\"My recommendation is always to vary your selections. Cucumbers are great\nhydrating foods, so keep them in along with other plant foods that offer other\nbenefits. Variety is always key.\"\n\n## Pickles\n\nPickling is a method of preserving food — and not only cucumbers — to prevent\nspoiling. There are two basic types of pickles: fermented and non-fermented,\naccording to the World's Healthiest Foods.\n\nFermented pickles have been soaked in brine, which is water that has been\nsaturated with salt. The word \"pickle\" comes from the Dutch word pekel, which\nmeans brine. Brines can also contain other ingredients, such as vinegar, dill\nseed, garlic and lime.\n\nDill pickles are brined with dill added to the solution, obviously. Kosher\ndills are brined with dill and garlic. \"Kosher\" in this case does not\nnecessarily mean the cucumbers have been prepared according to kosher dietary\nlaws, however; it just means garlic has been added to the brining process,\naccording to the World's Healthiest Foods.\n\nGherkin pickles are usually just immature cucumbers, according to Cornell\nUniversity.\n\nAdditional resources\n\n * Cornell University: Cucumber Growing Guide\n * Cleveland Clinic: 7 Foods That Will Satisfy Your Thirst and Hunger\n * The World's Healthiest Foods: Cucumbers\n\nLive Science newsletter\n\nStay up to date on the latest science news by signing up for our Essentials\nnewsletter today.\n\nThank you for signing up to Live Science. You will receive a verification\nemail shortly.\n\nThere was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.\n\nNo spam, we promise. 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Visit our corporate site.\n\n© Future US, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/ingredient-focus-strawberries", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210622132843/https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/ingredient-focus-strawberries", "parsed_text": { "title": "Top 5 health benefits of strawberries", "passages": [ "Registered nutritionist Jo Lewin discusses the nutritional benefits of strawberries, offering plenty of reasons to include more of these juicy red berries in our diets.", "The strawberry, Fragaria, is a member of the rose (rosaceae) family and one of the most popular berry fruits in the world. There are more than 10 species of Fragaria that differ in flavour, size and texture yet they all have the same characteristic heart-shaped, red flesh and seeded coat. Strawberries are not actually fruits as they carry their seeds on the outside and develop runners, which produce roots which go on to create a clone plant. About seven fresh berries count as one of your five-a-day.", "Discover our full range of health benefit guides or check out how to grow your own strawberries. Get inspired by our strawberry recipe collection and learn about some of our favourite ways to eat strawberries.", "Strawberries are rich in colourful pigments which have a protective effect – these anthocyanidins are thought to have a number of potential health benefits, including prevention of inflammatory conditions and heart disease. Observational studies appear to link regular berry consumption with fewer heart-related deaths.", "Consuming strawberries appears to slow down our digestion of glucose and moderates our use of insulin, especially when they are eaten with a high carb meal. It’s the colourful anthocyanins which appears to action this effect.", "Strawberries contain protective plant compounds called polyphenols, two of which – ellagic acid and ellagitannins – have shown promise in helping to manage some of the effects of type 2 diabetes. In particular, they appear to regulate blood sugar and manage blood pressure. More research is needed to validate these effects in humans.", "Studies suggest that strawberries may prevent certain cancers. The protective effect is thought to be thanks to a combination of polyphenols including ellagic acid and ellagitannins, which appear to halt the growth of cancer cells in animal studies. More human studies are needed to establish the correct method of action and to confirm the effects.", "Strawberries have a low glycaemic index (GI) and as such help moderate blood sugar release. Studies suggest that a diet with plenty of low GI foods may be beneficial for weight management and for reducing the incidence of obesity- related diseases. Strawberries are also low in calories, yet sweet tasting so may be helpful as a sweet fix.", "Although most of us can enjoy strawberries without a problem, they are a common allergen, especially for young children. If you have allergies to birch pollen or apples, you are more likely to develop a secondary food allergy to strawberries. If this is relevant, you should avoid strawberries.", "Strawberries, along with fruits including apples, peaches, avocados and blueberries contain natural chemicals called salicylates. Some people are sensitive to these compounds and may experience an allergic reaction including skin rash and swelling.", "Strawberries also contain goitrogens, compounds which may interfere with thyroid function, so those with a thyroid condition should minimise their intake.", "If you are concerned about food allergies or have any other concerns, please consult your GP or registered Dietician for guidance.", "Easy strawberry ice cream Strawberry mess Breakfast smoothie White chocolate berry cheesecake Basil & white chocolate creams with sticky balsamic strawberries", "Jo Lewin is a registered nutritionist (RNutr) with the Association for Nutrition with a specialism in public health. Follow her on Twitter @nutri_jo.", "All health content on bbcgoodfood.com is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. If you have any concerns about your general health, you should contact your local health care provider. See our website terms and conditions for more information." ] }, "parsed_md": "Top 5 health benefits of strawberries - BBC Good Food\n\nSign in\n\nRegister\n\n 1. Home\n\n 2. How to\n\n 3. Guide\n\n 4. Top 5 health benefits of strawberries\n\nThis competition is now closed\n\n# Top 5 health benefits of strawberries\n\nBy Jo Lewin – Registered nutritionist\n\nMagazine subscription – Get a cocktail kit & exclusive class when you\nsubscribe\n\nRegistered nutritionist Jo Lewin discusses the nutritional benefits of\nstrawberries, offering plenty of reasons to include more of these juicy red\nberries in our diets.\n\n## What are strawberries?\n\nThe strawberry, Fragaria, is a member of the rose (rosaceae) family and one of\nthe most popular berry fruits in the world. There are more than 10 species of\nFragaria that differ in flavour, size and texture yet they all have the same\ncharacteristic heart-shaped, red flesh and seeded coat. Strawberries are not\nactually fruits as they carry their seeds on the outside and develop runners,\nwhich produce roots which go on to create a clone plant. About seven fresh\nberries count as one of your five-a-day.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nDiscover our full range of health benefit guides or check out how to grow your\nown strawberries. Get inspired by our strawberry recipe collection and learn\nabout some of our favourite ways to eat strawberries.\n\n## Nutritional benefits of strawberries\n\nAn 80g serving of strawberries provides:\n\n * 26Kcal/101KJ\n * 0.6g protein\n * 0.2g fat\n * 6g carbohydrates\n * 1.6g fibre\n * 136mg potassium\n * 49mcg folate\n * 46mg vit C\n\n## What are the 5 top health benefits of strawberries?\n\n### 1\\. May support heart health\n\nStrawberries are rich in colourful pigments which have a protective effect –\nthese anthocyanidins are thought to have a number of potential health\nbenefits, including prevention of inflammatory conditions and heart disease.\nObservational studies appear to link regular berry consumption with fewer\nheart-related deaths.\n\n### 2\\. May regulate blood sugar\n\nConsuming strawberries appears to slow down our digestion of glucose and\nmoderates our use of insulin, especially when they are eaten with a high carb\nmeal. It’s the colourful anthocyanins which appears to action this effect.\n\n### 3\\. May be helpful for those with type 2 diabetes\n\nStrawberries contain protective plant compounds called polyphenols, two of\nwhich – ellagic acid and ellagitannins – have shown promise in helping to\nmanage some of the effects of type 2 diabetes. In particular, they appear to\nregulate blood sugar and manage blood pressure. More research is needed to\nvalidate these effects in humans.\n\n### 4\\. May be cancer protective\n\nStudies suggest that strawberries may prevent certain cancers. The protective\neffect is thought to be thanks to a combination of polyphenols including\nellagic acid and ellagitannins, which appear to halt the growth of cancer\ncells in animal studies. More human studies are needed to establish the\ncorrect method of action and to confirm the effects.\n\n### 5\\. May help weight management\n\nStrawberries have a low glycaemic index (GI) and as such help moderate blood\nsugar release. Studies suggest that a diet with plenty of low GI foods may be\nbeneficial for weight management and for reducing the incidence of obesity-\nrelated diseases. Strawberries are also low in calories, yet sweet tasting so\nmay be helpful as a sweet fix.\n\n## Are strawberries safe for everyone to eat?\n\nAlthough most of us can enjoy strawberries without a problem, they are a\ncommon allergen, especially for young children. If you have allergies to birch\npollen or apples, you are more likely to develop a secondary food allergy to\nstrawberries. If this is relevant, you should avoid strawberries.\n\nStrawberries, along with fruits including apples, peaches, avocados and\nblueberries contain natural chemicals called salicylates. Some people are\nsensitive to these compounds and may experience an allergic reaction including\nskin rash and swelling.\n\nStrawberries also contain goitrogens, compounds which may interfere with\nthyroid function, so those with a thyroid condition should minimise their\nintake.\n\nIf you are concerned about food allergies or have any other concerns, please\nconsult your GP or registered Dietician for guidance.\n\n## Strawberry recipes\n\nEasy strawberry ice cream Strawberry mess Breakfast smoothie White chocolate\nberry cheesecake Basil & white chocolate creams with sticky balsamic\nstrawberries\n\nThis article was reviewed on 12 February 2021 by Kerry Torrens.\n\nJo Lewin is a registered nutritionist (RNutr) with the Association for\nNutrition with a specialism in public health. Follow her on Twitter @nutri_jo.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAll health content on bbcgoodfood.com is provided for general information\nonly, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your\nown doctor or any other health care professional. 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This is mostly because some commercial cleanses and \"detox\" products on the market are full of sugar and empty calories, thus essentially causing more harm than good. Similarly, your liver and kidneys are natural detoxifiers, so drinking and eating foods that claim to do the work of your body's internal organs seems redundant and like a waste of time and money.", "While these items may be true, toxins can be looked at through a few different lenses. Dr. Frank Lipman, founder and director of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City, tells The Cut that anything in the wrong dose can be toxic to the body. Toxins manifest themselves in the form of pollutants, chemicals, and even foods like gluten and lactose, for those who are allergic or averse to them. So while we may not have a high content of poisonous, harmful toxins floating around our bodies (trust us— you would know and should see a physician stat, if so), there are components that don't sit well with our bodies. These can stand to be eliminated from our diets as well prompted to be flushed out of our systems by drinking plenty of water.", "That's where detox water—or infused water—comes in. No, not sugary juices you'll pay a cool $9 for, but fruit-, vegetable-, and herb-infused waters that may not completely rid your system of all evil but will kick-start your metabolism, support your liver, and deliver nutrients in a natural, unharmful way. Many are also packed with natural antioxidants to reverse cell damage. Plus, the influx of water and many of the anti-inflammatory ingredients will help de-bloat—a miracle component if we've ever heard one. Take a look at some of the best detox water recipes below!", "Fill the jug with water, mix, and leave to steep overnight in the fridge. You can keep topping off the jug with more water for a few days until you need to change the fruits/herbs.", "Nutritionist Meryl Pritchard of Kore Kitchen says that lemons help to kick- start digestion while flushing out toxins. The vitamin C will also brighten up your skin.", "Start with one gallon of purified water (room temperature is fine). Combine the other ingredients in a glass container, stir gently with a wooden spoon, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours to allow all ingredients to mingle. Serve and enjoy.", "Strawberries are high in antioxidants, potassium, vitamin C, and many other nutrients, according to Group. Basil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.", "Ginger can be used to ameliorate a variety of ailments like an upset stomach and a sore throat because of its anti-inflammatory properties, according to Group.", "Pineapple is chock-full of bromelain, an anti-inflammatory enzyme. Mangoes help improve digestion to help de-bloat flatten your tummy as well." ] }, "parsed_md": "Detox Water Ideas \| Byrdie AU\n\n * Celebrity Beauty\n * Makeup\n * Hair\n * Skin\n * Diet\n * Fitness\n * Video\n\n * Subscribe\n\n * Celebrity Beauty\n * Byrdie Exclusives\n * Makeup\n * Hair\n * Skin\n * Nails\n * Health\n * Diet\n * Fitness\n * Fragrance\n * Video\n\n### Our Sister Sites:\n\n### Want More?\n\nJoin for your pass to all things beauty!\n\n### Follow Us\n\nAbout Contact Rss Archive Privacy Terms Affiliate Disclosure\n\n© 2018 Clique Brands Inc.\n\n### ARE YOU AN\n\n## INSIDER\n\nJoin our exclusive list for your backstage pass to all things beauty!\n\nNovember 17, 2017\n\nDiet\n\n# 4 Detox Water Recipes That Will Give You a Flatter Stomach\n\nby Lindsey Metrus\n\nWhen used in the context of your diet, the words cleanse\" and detox are quite\ncontroversial. This is mostly because some commercial cleanses and \"detox\"\nproducts on the market are full of sugar and empty calories, thus essentially\ncausing more harm than good. Similarly, your liver and kidneys are natural\ndetoxifiers, so drinking and eating foods that claim to do the work of your\nbody's internal organs seems redundant and like a waste of time and money.\n\nWhile these items may be true, toxins can be looked at through a few different\nlenses. Dr. Frank Lipman, founder and director of the Eleven Eleven Wellness\nCenter in New York City, tells The Cut that anything in the wrong dose can be\ntoxic to the body. Toxins manifest themselves in the form of pollutants,\nchemicals, and even foods like gluten and lactose, for those who are allergic\nor averse to them. So while we may not have a high content of poisonous,\nharmful toxins floating around our bodies (trust us— you would know and should\nsee a physician stat, if so), there are components that don't sit well with\nour bodies. These can stand to be eliminated from our diets as well prompted\nto be flushed out of our systems by drinking plenty of water.\n\nThat's where detox water—or infused water—comes in. No, not sugary juices\nyou'll pay a cool $9 for, but fruit-, vegetable-, and herb-infused waters that\nmay not completely rid your system of all evil but will kick-start your\nmetabolism, support your liver, and deliver nutrients in a natural, unharmful\nway. Many are also packed with natural antioxidants to reverse cell damage.\nPlus, the influx of water and many of the anti-inflammatory ingredients will\nhelp de-bloat—a miracle component if we've ever heard one. Take a look at some\nof the best detox water recipes below!\n\nCucumber Lemon Water\n\n1 / 4\n\nPHOTO:\n\nWanderlust Drifted\n\nRecipe courtesy of Nichola Whitehead, RD\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 1/2 cucumber\n * 1 lemon\n * A few sprigs of mint\n * Water\n\nDirections:\n\n 1. Wash and slice the cucumber and lemon, and rinse the mint.\n 2. Place cucumber and lemon into a water jug.\n 3. Fill the jug with water, mix, and leave to steep overnight in the fridge. You can keep topping off the jug with more water for a few days until you need to change the fruits/herbs.\n\nWhat does it do?\n\nNutritionist Meryl Pritchard of Kore Kitchen says that lemons help to kick-\nstart digestion while flushing out toxins. The vitamin C will also brighten up\nyour skin.\n\nStrawberry Basil Water\n\n2 / 4\n\nPHOTO:\n\nFeast + West\n\nRecipe courtesy of Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 10 fresh, whole strawberries\n * 2 lemon wedges\n * Freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 lemon\n * Handful of fresh basil leaves\n\nDirections:\n\nStart with one gallon of purified water (room temperature is fine). Combine\nthe other ingredients in a glass container, stir gently with a wooden spoon,\nand refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours to allow all ingredients to mingle. Serve and\nenjoy.\n\nWhat does it do?\n\nStrawberries are high in antioxidants, potassium, vitamin C, and many other\nnutrients, according to Group. Basil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial\nproperties.\n\nGinger Mint Water\n\n3 / 4\n\nPHOTO:\n\nKitchen Confidante\n\nRecipe courtesy of Edward Group\n\nIngredients:\n\n * 1 cucumber, thinly sliced\n * 2 inches fresh, peeled ginger root\n * 2 lemon/lime wedges\n * 10 to 12 fresh mint leaves\n * Pinch of Himalayan salt\n * Bonus: a dash of peppermint essential oil\n\nDirections:\n\nSame as above.\n\nWhat does it do?\n\nGinger can be used to ameliorate a variety of ailments like an upset stomach\nand a sore throat because of its anti-inflammatory properties, according to\nGroup.\n\nMango, Lemon, and Pineapple Water\n\n4 / 4\n\nRecipe courtesy of Eat This, Not That\n\nIngredients:\n\n * Cubed pineapple and mango (enough to fill 1/3 of a glass)\n * A few lemon slices\n * Water\n\nDirections:\n\nCombine all ingredients, and serve.\n\nWhat does it do?\n\nPineapple is chock-full of bromelain, an anti-inflammatory enzyme. Mangoes\nhelp improve digestion to help de-bloat flatten your tummy as well.\n\nUp next, check out these weight-loss tips that don't involve dieting.\n\nOpening Image: Free People\n\n##### Want more health tricks? Follow us on Pinterest.\n\n#### Add a Comment\n\nMore Stories\n\n1\n\n" } ]
1,659,157	How To Act at a Girl's House	If you’re unsure how to act at a girl’s house, just go with the flow and let her suggest things to do or talk about. If you’re staying to eat, offer to help laying the table or washing dishes after dinner. Although you might be intimate with the girl, don’t assume that she wants to do anything physical, just because she invited you over. If in doubt, let her lead the way. If her family are around while you’re there, avoid physical contact with her to avoid any awkwardness. You might be nervous about what they’ll think of you, but try to relax and be yourself so they can see the person you really are. You can also ask the girl about her family ahead of time so you know what to expect.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20190627195133/https://www.primermagazine.com/2013/live/what-to-do-when-meeting-her-parents", "http://web.archive.org/web/20180112114743/https://www.artofmanliness.com/2009/07/15/meet-the-parents/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20201026183633/https://www.askmen.com/dating/heidi_60/66_dating_girl.html", "http://web.archive.org/web/20200919034516/https://www.askmen.com/dating/heidi_60/66c_dating_girl.html", "http://web.archive.org/web/20160521175426/http://www.complex.com:80/pop-culture/2012/12/a-gentlemans-guide-to-meeting-your-girlfriends-parents/cut-the-act", "http://web.archive.org/web/20180303020957/http://www.complex.com:80/pop-culture/2012/12/a-gentlemans-guide-to-meeting-your-girlfriends-parents/embrace-the-scene-accordingly" ]	train	2,132	[ { "original_url": "https://www.primermagazine.com/2013/live/what-to-do-when-meeting-her-parents", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190627195133/https://www.primermagazine.com/2013/live/what-to-do-when-meeting-her-parents", "parsed_text": { "title": "What to Do When Meeting Your Girlfriend’s Parents", "passages": [ "The vast majority of the time, dating a great girl is a wonderful thing. As the relationship progresses, you reach exciting new milestones, like staying overnight for the first time and introducing her to your friends. But not every milestone is so enjoyable.", "In the back of your mind you know that one day she’ll pop the dreaded question: “Would you like to meet my parents?” Meeting your girlfriend’s parents may be a sign of a healthy relationship, but it’s also a nerve-racking event. Like a job interview, the stakes are high. You can almost see them working through a checklist in their minds, grading you against a secret ideal to determine whether you’re worthy of dating their daughter.", "And let’s be clear: It’s up to you to convince them that you’re worthy. You have to show them that you’re a responsible adult with good intentions, that you bring value to the relationship, and that you’re worthy of their trust. Like it or not, their opinion of you matters. If all goes well with your girlfriend, they’re going to be a part of your life for years to come. They might be your future in-laws. They might be your children’s grandparents. If you’re not on good terms with them, it’s going to affect your life in a lot of significant ways.", "Any preparation you can do before meeting the parents will be helpful. When she mentions her mom or dad in offhand remarks, file it away in your brain. Feel free to ask her direct questions about them, too. Ask about any potential surprises. If there’s anything you need to know before going into the situation, it’s better to find out early.", "Do her parents have different last names? Is her mom deaf in one ear? Will you also be meeting her siblings when you get together? The fewer surprises you encounter when you meet them, the better. Find out about their jobs and interests. Conversing with people from a different age bracket can be challenging, as both parties struggle to find common topics to discuss. Before you meet her parents, ask your girlfriend about them. Do they vacation in Cape Cod every summer? Does mom teach Spanish classes? Does dad restore old cars?", "Equipping yourself with this knowledge can help you keep the conversation flowing – especially when your girlfriend isn't around to facilitate.", "When you actually meet the parents, it’s wise to practice all of the things your mother used to bug you about: tuck in your shirt, sit up straight, and smile. Mom’s pestering might have been annoying at the time, but she knew what she was talking about. She was teaching you how to make a good first impression.", "Dress well. Whether you’re having dinner at the parents’ house or meeting them at a restaurant, you need step it up beyond a t-shirt and jeans. A general rule of thumb is to dress “business casual.” A button-down shirt and slacks is appropriate for most occasions.", "Bring a gift. Especially if you’re meeting at their house, you’ll get bonus points for bringing a small gift. A bottle of wine (even a cheap one) will be appreciated. Don't know a single thing about wine? Fear not! Primer has you covered.", "Call them Mr. and Mrs. Yes, you’re all adults, but don’t call her parents by their first names unless they ask you to. Using Mr. and Mrs. ____ shows respect and illustrates your good judgement.", "Be confident. When you meet them for the first time, smile and greet them with eye contact and a firm (but not crushing) handshake. Some families are more touchy than others, so her mom might go in for a hug. That’s fine too, but a handshake is standard.", "Once you’ve made your introductions, the group will probably sit down somewhere to chat. This is the all-important “getting to know you” portion of the festivities, and it’s where the real test begins. As a general rule, you want to be yourself here, but be your best self–not the foul-mouthed brute you are around your buddies. Your girlfriend obviously thinks you’re someone she can bring home to her parents, so it’s time to prove her right.", "Be present. One mistake guys sometimes make when meeting the parents is to engage mostly with their girlfriend or through her to her parents. Don’t do that here. If you’re shy, force yourself to talk to them. The whole point of this meeting is for the three of you to get to know one another. To do that, you have to engage with them.", "One mistake guys sometimes make when meeting the parents is to engage mostly with their girlfriend or through her to her parents. Don’t do that here.", "Turn off your phone. This one’s important. You may be used to checking Facebook any time there’s a lull in the conversation, but resist the urge. Looking at your phone during a social event like this is considered rude, particularly to people from older generations. Stay present and attentive.", "Be affectionate with your girlfriend. It’s good to show that you care for your girlfriend, so feel free to be affectionate with her in front of them–just don’t overdo it. Think “doting.” Pull out her chair for her when she sits down. Hold her hand. Just don’t grope each other.", "Be positive. Talk about your interests, your hobbies, and the things that make you happy. Involve your girlfriend in the conversation. Talk about what the two of you enjoy doing together. It’s important for you to come off as a positive person, because no one likes being around a grouch. Do you hate your boss? Don’t bring it up. Leave negativity at home.", "Remember you’re being judged. If you’re lucky, her parents will be easy to talk to. Amid all the laughter and good will, you may start to feel like you can do no wrong. Hold on there, tiger. Being confident is helpful, but being over-confident is dangerous. No matter how comfortable they make you feel, remember that they’re watching you.", "Be polite, even if they are rude. Parents are people too, which means they have the capacity for making offensive comments. For example, some families love to talk politics at the dinner table. Don’t engage, especially if you disagree with what they’re saying. Try to steer the conversation into safer territory.", "Be helpful. If you’re eating at their house, ask if you can help make dinner or set the table. After dinner, offer to help clean up. They might decline, but they’ll appreciate the offer.", "Don’t drink too much. Regardless of how well you hold your liquor, limit yourself to one or two drinks in front of the parents. Have more than that, and even if you don’t seem tipsy, they’ll notice your indulgence and disapprove.", "Thank them. Whether you had a blast or not, thank them at the end of the night. Later, tell your girlfriend you had a good time. Even if it’s not entirely true, she’ll let them know, and it will reflect positively on you.", "Some guys luck out and truly enjoy spending time with their girlfriend’s parents. For others it’s a chore. Either way, try to make the best of it. You get to choose your girlfriend, but you don’t get to choose her parents.", "This post may contain affiliate links which supports our mission at no cost to you. Learn more in our transparency commitment.", "Chris Reed is a freelance writer who enjoys music, reading, and watching way too much TV. You can see what he's up to on chrislreed.com and follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.", "Life is difficult enough -- we’ll show you how to conquer 10 common situations with some ingenious tips and tricks.", "Until you graduated college, there wasn't much need for a week's worth of suits, dress shirts, and ties. Pulling together a professional wardrobe when you're offered a job doesn't need to be ... [more]" ] }, "parsed_md": "What to Do When Meeting Your Girlfriend's Parents\n\nsidebar_content\n\n * * Home\n * About\n * Contact\n * The Content\n\n * Subscribe\n\nJoin 30,000 other guys just like you. Primer is proudly spam free, Unsubscribe\nat any time.\n\nX\n\nA Guy's Guide To Growing Up\n\nAffordable style, self-development, how-tos, and apartment DIY for the\naspiring gentleman.\n\n# What to Do When Meeting Your Girlfriend’s Parents\n\nThe most important interview of your relationship.\n\n28 July,2013By Chris Reed / Photos By Andrew Snavely\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links, read about our editorial promise\n\nThe vast majority of the time, dating a great girl is a wonderful thing. As\nthe relationship progresses, you reach exciting new milestones, like staying\novernight for the first time and introducing her to your friends. But not\nevery milestone is so enjoyable.\n\nIn the back of your mind you know that one day she’ll pop the dreaded\nquestion: “Would you like to meet my parents?” Meeting your girlfriend’s\nparents may be a sign of a healthy relationship, but it’s also a nerve-racking\nevent. Like a job interview, the stakes are high. You can almost see them\nworking through a checklist in their minds, grading you against a secret ideal\nto determine whether you’re worthy of dating their daughter.\n\nAnd let’s be clear: It’s up to you to convince them that you’re worthy. You\nhave to show them that you’re a responsible adult with good intentions, that\nyou bring value to the relationship, and that you’re worthy of their trust.\nLike it or not, their opinion of you matters. If all goes well with your\ngirlfriend, they’re going to be a part of your life for years to come. They\nmight be your future in-laws. They might be your children’s grandparents. If\nyou’re not on good terms with them, it’s going to affect your life in a lot of\nsignificant ways.\n\nBut don’t despair. Here are some tips on how to start this important\nrelationship on solid footing.\n\n## Do Your Homework\n\nAny preparation you can do before meeting the parents will be helpful. When\nshe mentions her mom or dad in offhand remarks, file it away in your brain.\nFeel free to ask her direct questions about them, too. Ask about any potential\nsurprises. If there’s anything you need to know before going into the\nsituation, it’s better to find out early.\n\nDo her parents have different last names? Is her mom deaf in one ear? Will you\nalso be meeting her siblings when you get together? The fewer surprises you\nencounter when you meet them, the better. Find out about their jobs and\ninterests. Conversing with people from a different age bracket can be\nchallenging, as both parties struggle to find common topics to discuss. Before\nyou meet her parents, ask your girlfriend about them. Do they vacation in Cape\nCod every summer? Does mom teach Spanish classes? Does dad restore old cars?\n\nEquipping yourself with this knowledge can help you keep the conversation\nflowing – especially when your girlfriend isn't around to facilitate.\n\n## Make a Good First Impression\n\nWhen you actually meet the parents, it’s wise to practice all of the things\nyour mother used to bug you about: tuck in your shirt, sit up straight, and\nsmile. Mom’s pestering might have been annoying at the time, but she knew what\nshe was talking about. She was teaching you how to make a good first\nimpression.\n\nDress well. Whether you’re having dinner at the parents’ house or meeting them\nat a restaurant, you need step it up beyond a t-shirt and jeans. A general\nrule of thumb is to dress “business casual.” A button-down shirt and slacks is\nappropriate for most occasions.\n\nBring a gift. Especially if you’re meeting at their house, you’ll get bonus\npoints for bringing a small gift. A bottle of wine (even a cheap one) will be\nappreciated. Don't know a single thing about wine? Fear not! Primer has you\ncovered.\n\nCall them Mr. and Mrs. Yes, you’re all adults, but don’t call her parents by\ntheir first names unless they ask you to. Using Mr. and Mrs. ____ shows\nrespect and illustrates your good judgement.\n\nBe confident. When you meet them for the first time, smile and greet them with\neye contact and a firm (but not crushing) handshake. Some families are more\ntouchy than others, so her mom might go in for a hug. That’s fine too, but a\nhandshake is standard.\n\n## Be Your (Best) Self\n\nOnce you’ve made your introductions, the group will probably sit down\nsomewhere to chat. This is the all-important “getting to know you” portion of\nthe festivities, and it’s where the real test begins. As a general rule, you\nwant to be yourself here, but be your best self–not the foul-mouthed brute you\nare around your buddies. Your girlfriend obviously thinks you’re someone she\ncan bring home to her parents, so it’s time to prove her right.\n\nBe present. One mistake guys sometimes make when meeting the parents is to\nengage mostly with their girlfriend or through her to her parents. Don’t do\nthat here. If you’re shy, force yourself to talk to them. The whole point of\nthis meeting is for the three of you to get to know one another. To do that,\nyou have to engage with them.\n\nOne mistake guys sometimes make when meeting the parents is to engage mostly\nwith their girlfriend or through her to her parents. Don’t do that here.\n\nTurn off your phone. This one’s important. You may be used to checking\nFacebook any time there’s a lull in the conversation, but resist the urge.\nLooking at your phone during a social event like this is considered rude,\nparticularly to people from older generations. Stay present and attentive.\n\nBe affectionate with your girlfriend. It’s good to show that you care for your\ngirlfriend, so feel free to be affectionate with her in front of them–just\ndon’t overdo it. Think “doting.” Pull out her chair for her when she sits\ndown. Hold her hand. Just don’t grope each other.\n\nBe positive. Talk about your interests, your hobbies, and the things that make\nyou happy. Involve your girlfriend in the conversation. Talk about what the\ntwo of you enjoy doing together. It’s important for you to come off as a\npositive person, because no one likes being around a grouch. Do you hate your\nboss? Don’t bring it up. Leave negativity at home.\n\nRemember you’re being judged. If you’re lucky, her parents will be easy to\ntalk to. Amid all the laughter and good will, you may start to feel like you\ncan do no wrong. Hold on there, tiger. Being confident is helpful, but being\nover-confident is dangerous. No matter how comfortable they make you feel,\nremember that they’re watching you.\n\n### Read more:\n\nHow to steer clear of a politically charged family dinner.\n\nBe polite, even if they are rude. Parents are people too, which means they\nhave the capacity for making offensive comments. For example, some families\nlove to talk politics at the dinner table. Don’t engage, especially if you\ndisagree with what they’re saying. Try to steer the conversation into safer\nterritory.\n\nBe helpful. If you’re eating at their house, ask if you can help make dinner\nor set the table. After dinner, offer to help clean up. They might decline,\nbut they’ll appreciate the offer.\n\nDon’t drink too much. Regardless of how well you hold your liquor, limit\nyourself to one or two drinks in front of the parents. Have more than that,\nand even if you don’t seem tipsy, they’ll notice your indulgence and\ndisapprove.\n\nThank them. Whether you had a blast or not, thank them at the end of the\nnight. Later, tell your girlfriend you had a good time. Even if it’s not\nentirely true, she’ll let them know, and it will reflect positively on you.\n\n## Make the Best of It\n\nSome guys luck out and truly enjoy spending time with their girlfriend’s\nparents. For others it’s a chore. Either way, try to make the best of it. You\nget to choose your girlfriend, but you don’t get to choose her parents.\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links which supports our mission at no cost to\nyou. Learn more in our transparency commitment.\n\n## Chris Reed\n\nChris Reed is a freelance writer who enjoys music, reading, and watching way\ntoo much TV. You can see what he's up to on chrislreed.com and follow him on\nTwitter @_chrislreed.\n\nRelationship Development\n\n## These 10 Genius Life Hacks Will Improve Your Daily Life\n\nJustin Brown 25 June,2019\n\nLife is difficult enough -- we’ll show you how to conquer 10 common situations\nwith some ingenious tips and tricks.\n\n## Lessons in Leadership: Five Brilliant Novels Every New Leader Should Read\n\nGordon Brown 23 June,2019\n\nThe secrets to effective leadership aren’t just in books, they’re in our\nstories.\n\n## The Best Weekend Bags Under $150 – 2019 Update with Video!\n\nAndrew Snavely 21 June,2019\n\nHead out of town in style with these affordable weekender bags.\n\nDid You Miss These?\n\n## 5 Shaving Tips Your Father Probably Never Taught You\n\nadmin 8 January,2017\n\nSave your face, get a better shave.\n\n## How to Prepare for Your First Business Trip\n\nChris Reed 23 June,2013\n\nA checklist for the in's and out's of traveling for work.\n\n## Wardrobe Essentials for the College Grad on a Budget\n\nGrant Harris 4 January,2010\n\nUntil you graduated college, there wasn't much need for a week's worth of\nsuits, dress shirts, and ties. 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You’re taking it up a notch from casual dating; you’re saying that you’re ready to start solidifying your couplehood by placing yourself inside of her social and familial circle and allowing them to put a face to the name. You won’t be able to slink away later as an anonymous dude. You’re ready to announce your interest in a lady to the most important people in her life.", "Thus, the experience can be a tad nerve racking. Parents are pretty protective of their daughters. They want to feel comfortable with the idea of you as a boyfriend, as possibly the future man in her life. A boyfriend can make a woman completely happy or totally wreck her life, and they want to know that it’s the former. And on the flip side, your girlfriend really wants her family to like you. She wants you to shine so she can get their approval. And if she’s hoping for a long-term relationship with you, she’s got her fingers crossed that you’ll get along with them.", "So that’s a lot of pressure. You’re a man and you’re cool under pressure, but to have that kind of confidence you have to prepare. Follow the tips below, and your girlfriend’s mom will be raving about you to all her friends.", "It’s cliché, but it’s the truth: you never have a second chance to make a first impression. Your girlfriend’s parents are going to be sizing you up and making assumptions about you the minute you walk through the door.", "Dress sharp. Nothing telegraphs more about your personality than your clothes. Besides your face, it’s the first thing your girlfriend’s parents are going to be taking in when they open the door. Even if you’re just having a casual dinner at their house, look presentable and put together. It’s hard to go wrong with khakis and a nice polo shirt. Don’t wear anything too outlandish. If your clothes need ironing, iron them.", "Bring flowers for mom. We instantly like people who come bearing gifts. So present mom with a classy bouquet. If you purchased the flowers from the grocery store, take a moment to remove the price tag before you get out of the car.", "Give a friendly greeting. As soon as you meet the parents, look them in the eye, smile, and offer a firm handshake to both parents. Give a manly handshake, not a dead fish. Address them as Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Do not call them by their first names until they ask you to. Even after you have met your girlfriend’s parents several times, address them as Mr. and Mrs. (Last Name) until they ask you to call them by their first names.", "Be engaged in conversations. One of the best ways to be charming is to act genuinely interested in people. People like others who seem interested in their lives, and they love to talk about themselves. So ask your girlfriend’s parents questions and listen attentively when they talk to you. When they tell you things, ask follow-up questions to get more details. And follow the basic rules of polite conversation: avoid controversial topics, don’t interrupt, don’t swear, etc.", "Give compliments. It’s almost always a good idea to say how nice their house is. If the place is clearly a dump, then skip it, of course. Giving praise will backfire if it’s not sincere. If they cook for you, always compliment the grub. And ask for seconds, even if you’re not hungry. Say something nice about your girlfriend too. Her parents raised her, so you’re really complimenting them at the same time. Naturally, you should never overdo it with the praise. There’s a big difference between being a kiss-up and being polite.", "Don’t act nervous. Even if you are. Much of how we judge a man is related to his confidence and bearing. Even if her dad intimidates you, and is clearly sizing you up, don’t act intimidated. Look him right back in the eye. Speak clearly and articulately. You’ll never gain his manly respect by staring at your shoes and breaking out in a sweat. And if you appear shifty, the parents may assume you have something to hide.", "If you’re spending the night with your girlfriend’s parents, be sure to follow the rules of being a polite houseguest. In addition, remember to follow some additional guidelines:", "Be prepared to sleep in separate rooms. Even if you and your girlfriend currently live together, if her parents want you to sleep in separate rooms, then do so without complaint or comment. You’re in their house and should follow their rules. If you are given a sleeping bag and asked to sleep on the sofa, do so happily.", "Don’t walk around in your skivvies. Don’t come to breakfast in your BVDs. Always bring a t-shirt and pajamas pants with you so that if you’re woken in the night or they walk in on you in the morning, mom’s not going to get an eyeful of your man junk.", "How you leave your girlfriend’s parent’s house is just as important as how you enter. Leave them thinking happy thoughts about you.", "Give them a nice goodbye. When you’re leaving, thank your girlfriend’s parents for your visit. Tell them what a pleasure it was to meet them. Shake hands again. If mom goes in for the hug, give her a good one.", "Write a thank you note. If it was a brief meeting, this is not necessary. But if they made you dinner or you stayed at their house, write them a thank you note. If you were an overnight guest, you can do this while still in their home; leave the note on your bed or the kitchen counter. So you might want to bring some stationery with you.", "Many thanks to AoM reader and mother of two daughters, Leslie Tincher for the idea for this post and much of the material for it." ] }, "parsed_md": "Meeting Your Girlfriend's Parents \| The Art of Manliness\n\n * Lessons In Manliness\n * Manvotionals\n * On Manhood\n * On Virtue\n * Personal Development\n * Browse A Man's Life\n\n## Lessons From Fahrenheit 451 for the Modern Day\n\n## Lessons From Walter Cronkite in the Lost Art of Gravitas\n\n## 9 Things a Grown Man Can Learn From the Hardy Boys\n\n## Turn Your Excuses Into Action: The “Do What You Can” Guide from the Blind,\nTeenage Leader of the French Resistance\n\n## Manvotional: The Lesson General Grant Learned About Fear During the Civil\nWar\n\n## Manvotional: The Boy Who Can't\n\n## Manvotional: Success & Happiness\n\n## Manvotional: The Greatest Danger in the World\n\n## Why We Should Celebrate the Masks of Masculinity\n\n## Podcast #337: What Homer's Odyssey Can Teach Us Today\n\n## The Tragic, Liberating Message About Manliness Hidden in American Tall\nTales\n\n## Hector and Achilles: Two Paths to Manliness\n\n## Courage Vs. 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You’re taking it up a notch from casual dating; you’re saying\nthat you’re ready to start solidifying your couplehood by placing yourself\ninside of her social and familial circle and allowing them to put a face to\nthe name. You won’t be able to slink away later as an anonymous dude. You’re\nready to announce your interest in a lady to the most important people in her\nlife.\n\nThus, the experience can be a tad nerve racking. Parents are pretty protective\nof their daughters. They want to feel comfortable with the idea of you as a\nboyfriend, as possibly the future man in her life. A boyfriend can make a\nwoman completely happy or totally wreck her life, and they want to know that\nit’s the former. And on the flip side, your girlfriend really wants her family\nto like you. She wants you to shine so she can get their approval. And if\nshe’s hoping for a long-term relationship with you, she’s got her fingers\ncrossed that you’ll get along with them.\n\nSo that’s a lot of pressure. You’re a man and you’re cool under pressure, but\nto have that kind of confidence you have to prepare. Follow the tips below,\nand your girlfriend’s mom will be raving about you to all her friends.\n\n### Make a Great First Impression\n\nIt’s cliché, but it’s the truth: you never have a second chance to make a\nfirst impression. Your girlfriend’s parents are going to be sizing you up and\nmaking assumptions about you the minute you walk through the door.\n\nDress sharp. Nothing telegraphs more about your personality than your clothes.\nBesides your face, it’s the first thing your girlfriend’s parents are going to\nbe taking in when they open the door. Even if you’re just having a casual\ndinner at their house, look presentable and put together. It’s hard to go\nwrong with khakis and a nice polo shirt. Don’t wear anything too outlandish.\nIf your clothes need ironing, iron them.\n\nBring flowers for mom. We instantly like people who come bearing gifts. So\npresent mom with a classy bouquet. If you purchased the flowers from the\ngrocery store, take a moment to remove the price tag before you get out of the\ncar.\n\nGive a friendly greeting. As soon as you meet the parents, look them in the\neye, smile, and offer a firm handshake to both parents. Give a manly\nhandshake, not a dead fish. Address them as Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Do not call\nthem by their first names until they ask you to. Even after you have met your\ngirlfriend’s parents several times, address them as Mr. and Mrs. (Last Name)\nuntil they ask you to call them by their first names.\n\n### Build Rapport\n\nBe engaged in conversations. One of the best ways to be charming is to act\ngenuinely interested in people. People like others who seem interested in\ntheir lives, and they love to talk about themselves. So ask your girlfriend’s\nparents questions and listen attentively when they talk to you. When they tell\nyou things, ask follow-up questions to get more details. And follow the basic\nrules of polite conversation: avoid controversial topics, don’t interrupt,\ndon’t swear, etc.\n\nGive compliments. It’s almost always a good idea to say how nice their house\nis. If the place is clearly a dump, then skip it, of course. Giving praise\nwill backfire if it’s not sincere. If they cook for you, always compliment the\ngrub. And ask for seconds, even if you’re not hungry. Say something nice about\nyour girlfriend too. Her parents raised her, so you’re really complimenting\nthem at the same time. Naturally, you should never overdo it with the praise.\nThere’s a big difference between being a kiss-up and being polite.\n\nDon’t act nervous. Even if you are. Much of how we judge a man is related to\nhis confidence and bearing. Even if her dad intimidates you, and is clearly\nsizing you up, don’t act intimidated. Look him right back in the eye. Speak\nclearly and articulately. You’ll never gain his manly respect by staring at\nyour shoes and breaking out in a sweat. And if you appear shifty, the parents\nmay assume you have something to hide.\n\n### Be a Good Houseguest\n\nIf you’re spending the night with your girlfriend’s parents, be sure to follow\nthe rules of being a polite houseguest. In addition, remember to follow some\nadditional guidelines:\n\nBe prepared to sleep in separate rooms. Even if you and your girlfriend\ncurrently live together, if her parents want you to sleep in separate rooms,\nthen do so without complaint or comment. You’re in their house and should\nfollow their rules. If you are given a sleeping bag and asked to sleep on the\nsofa, do so happily.\n\nDon’t walk around in your skivvies. Don’t come to breakfast in your BVDs.\nAlways bring a t-shirt and pajamas pants with you so that if you’re woken in\nthe night or they walk in on you in the morning, mom’s not going to get an\neyeful of your man junk.\n\n### Leave a Good Impression\n\nHow you leave your girlfriend’s parent’s house is just as important as how you\nenter. Leave them thinking happy thoughts about you.\n\nGive them a nice goodbye. When you’re leaving, thank your girlfriend’s parents\nfor your visit. Tell them what a pleasure it was to meet them. Shake hands\nagain. If mom goes in for the hug, give her a good one.\n\nWrite a thank you note. If it was a brief meeting, this is not necessary. But\nif they made you dinner or you stayed at their house, write them a thank you\nnote. If you were an overnight guest, you can do this while still in their\nhome; leave the note on your bed or the kitchen counter. So you might want to\nbring some stationery with you.\n\nAny other advice for meeting your girlfriend’s parents for the first time?\nLeave a comment.\n\nMany thanks to AoM reader and mother of two daughters, Leslie Tincher for the\nidea for this post and much of the material for it.\n\nLast updated: November 22, 2017\n\nPrevious Post\n\nNext Post\n\nShow Comments\n\n * Contact\n * Advertise\n * Comment Policy\n * Legal\n\nThe Art of Manliness Copyright © 2018 All Rights Reserved\n\nBuilt with iThemes Builder on WordPress by Screen Four\n\n * A Man’s Life\n * Dress & Grooming\n * Manly Skills\n * Relationships & Family\n * Health & Sports\n * Shop\n * More\n\n * Travel & Leisure\n * Podcast\n * About\n * Archives\n * Videos\n * Community\n * Back\n * Strenuouslife\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.askmen.com/dating/heidi_60/66_dating_girl.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201026183633/https://www.askmen.com/dating/heidi_60/66_dating_girl.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Living With Your Girlfriend", "passages": [ "Imagine having your girlfriend there to fall asleep with every night, wake up beside, and eat meals with, every day. This thought can make you want to call her to tell her to pack her bags and move in with you, or shudder with fear. But if you venture into this unprepared, you'll want to ship your new roommate out with the empty boxes.", "Living together as a couple is one of the big steps of any relationship, right up there with marriage and starting a family, only your commitment isn't bound by vows, nor are you bringing another human life into the picture.", "As well, moving in together shouldn't cause the same cold feet as marriage — it can be an excellent experience, making every day feel like a honeymoon. You just need to make sure you're ready.", "While living together can reap some of the advantages of marriage, it also packs in some inconveniences. Forget about going out without telling her who you're going with, where you're going and when you'll be home. Think twice before you grunt, scratch and burp after every meal and during football. And hockey. And baseball. And golf. Oh yeah, while we're at it, forget about watching only sports. You'll also need to make time for figure skating, prime- time dramas and the soap operas she records every day.", "So how can you tell that you're ready to make the big move? A good start is by considering the following points:", "How long have you been together? How long you've been together isn't the most accurate gauge of whether or not the move should be made, as time is relative to the point of your life in which you find yourself. A year together for a thirty-something couple is probably not equivalent to a yearlong relationship for 22-year-olds. As well, the decision should be based on how much you want this person to be a part of your everyday life — literally.", "How much time do you spend together? If you find that you're with your girlfriend seven nights a week, at one of your apartments, and even spend every waking hour with each other, then perhaps living together is worth it. But keep in mind that those seven nights of \"sleepovers\" are not necessarily equivalent to actually living together. No matter how much time you spend with one another, the precious moments you have at home, on your own, might be enough to give you the breather you need. When you live together, there are few places you can escape to.", "Are you ready to live with someone? You might feel that you've lived on your own for enough time already, and are prepared to share your living space with that special someone. If you're simply tired of being alone and want someone to come home to — and luckily for you, that someone is your girlfriend — then maybe the time to share a space has arrived.", "AskMen, Become a Better Man, Big Shiny Things, Mantics and guyQ are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis Canada, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission." ] }, "parsed_md": "Living With Your Girlfriend - AskMen\n\nAskMen\n\n * Sign up Log in\n\nAskMen\n\n * 0\n\nShares\n\nMessages You have no messages\n\nNotifications You have no notifications\n\nLog out My guyQ My Stacks Settings\n\nAskMen\n\nguyQ\n\nNews\n\nAll Career & Money Dating Entertainment Food & Booze Health Home & Auto Style\n& Fashion Tech Black Friday\n\nSex\n\nAll Sex Positions Sex Tips Sex Toys & Games Sexual Experiences Sexual Health\n\nDating\n\nAll Dating Advice Dating Experiences Best Online Dating Sites Relationship\nAdvice\n\nGrooming\n\nAll Fragrances Hair Shaving Skin\n\nStyle\n\nAll Accessories Fashion Advice Fashion Trends Shopping Underwear Watches\n\nFitness\n\nAll Health Mental Health Nutrition Weight Loss Workout\n\nGear\n\nAll Hobby Home Tech Toys Travel Work\n\nMan Skills\n\nAll Auto Essential Home Random Survival\n\nAmplify\n\nSubscribe\n\n * Terms of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n * Hide\n\n * DATING\n * Dating Advice\n * Living With Your Girlfriend\n\n# Living With Your Girlfriend\n\nHeidi Muller\n\nFebruary 1, 2006\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\nFlip\n\n0\n\nShares\n\n * 1\n * 2\n * 3\n\nPage 1 of 3\n\nImagine having your girlfriend there to fall asleep with every night, wake up\nbeside, and eat meals with, every day. This thought can make you want to call\nher to tell her to pack her bags and move in with you, or shudder with fear.\nBut if you venture into this unprepared, you'll want to ship your new roommate\nout with the empty boxes.\n\nLiving together as a couple is one of the big steps of any relationship, right\nup there with marriage and starting a family, only your commitment isn't bound\nby vows, nor are you bringing another human life into the picture.\n\nAs well, moving in together shouldn't cause the same cold feet as marriage —\nit can be an excellent experience, making every day feel like a honeymoon. You\njust need to make sure you're ready.\n\n## r-u-ready?\n\nWhile living together can reap some of the advantages of marriage, it also\npacks in some inconveniences. Forget about going out without telling her who\nyou're going with, where you're going and when you'll be home. Think twice\nbefore you grunt, scratch and burp after every meal and during football. And\nhockey. And baseball. And golf. Oh yeah, while we're at it, forget about\nwatching only sports. You'll also need to make time for figure skating, prime-\ntime dramas and the soap operas she records every day.\n\nSo how can you tell that you're ready to make the big move? A good start is by\nconsidering the following points:\n\nHow long have you been together? How long you've been together isn't the most\naccurate gauge of whether or not the move should be made, as time is relative\nto the point of your life in which you find yourself. A year together for a\nthirty-something couple is probably not equivalent to a yearlong relationship\nfor 22-year-olds. As well, the decision should be based on how much you want\nthis person to be a part of your everyday life — literally.\n\nHow much time do you spend together? If you find that you're with your\ngirlfriend seven nights a week, at one of your apartments, and even spend\nevery waking hour with each other, then perhaps living together is worth it.\nBut keep in mind that those seven nights of \"sleepovers\" are not necessarily\nequivalent to actually living together. No matter how much time you spend with\none another, the precious moments you have at home, on your own, might be\nenough to give you the breather you need. When you live together, there are\nfew places you can escape to.\n\nAre you ready to live with someone? You might feel that you've lived on your\nown for enough time already, and are prepared to share your living space with\nthat special someone. If you're simply tired of being alone and want someone\nto come home to — and luckily for you, that someone is your girlfriend — then\nmaybe the time to share a space has arrived.\n\nFind out if this is for you...\n\nNext Page\n\nShow comments\n\n#### Comments\n\nNutrition\n\nHow Long Does It Take to Burn Off Your Go-to Halloween Candies?Read More\n\nFashion Advice\n\nStyle Your Way Through the Streets Like This ModelRead More\n\nDating Advice\n\nTalking About COVID-19 Before a Date Might Be Awkward, But It’s NecessaryRead\nMore\n\n#### Recommended Reading\n\nDating Advice\n\nA Gentleman’s Guide to Pre-Screening Your Date Before You Meet\n\nBest Online Dating Sites\n\n5 Paid Dating Sites That Are Actually Worth The Cash\n\nRelationship Advice\n\nHow to Discuss the Financials Without Letting It Fracture Your Relationship\n\nDating Advice\n\n5 Reasons Breaking Up Might Be the Right Call After All\n\nDating Advice\n\nTalking About COVID-19 Before a Date Might Be Awkward, But It’s Necessary\n\nNews\n\nCareer & Money Dating Entertainment Food & Booze Health Home & Auto Style &\nFashion Tech Black Friday\n\nSex\n\nSex Positions Sex Tips Sex Toys & Games Sexual Experiences Sexual Health\n\nDating\n\nDating Advice Dating Experiences Best Online Dating Sites Relationship Advice\n\nGrooming\n\nFragrances Hair Shaving Skin\n\nStyle\n\nAccessories Fashion Advice Fashion Trends Shopping Underwear Watches\n\nFitness\n\nHealth Mental Health Nutrition Weight Loss Workout\n\nGear\n\nHobby Home Tech Toys Travel Work\n\nMan Skills\n\nAuto Essential Home Random Survival\n\nDeals\n\nHealth Deals Home Deals Style Deals Tech Deals\n\nCareer & Money\n\nCareer Money Productivity Self-Improvement\n\nHome & Auto\n\nAuto Home Parenting Pets Tools\n\nGifting\n\nAnniversaries Birthdays Father's Day Holidays Mother's Day Valentine's Day\nWeddings\n\nReviews\n\nBest Subscription Services Classes Meal Kits Products\n\nFood & Booze\n\nBooze Food\n\nEntertainment\n\nCelebs Guy Perspective Media Music Sports Travel TV & Film\n\nAskMen on Facebook\n\nAskMen on Twitter\n\nAskMen on Flipboard\n\nAskMen on Google News\n\nTop Stories\n\n49 Unique Birthday Gifts for Him Best Back Exercises With Dumbbells Best\nElectric Shavers Best Free Dating Sites Best Sex Positions to Improve Your Sex\nLife The Best Sex Toys for Couples\n\n© 2020 Ziff Davis Canada, Inc. All Rights Reserved.\n\nAskMen, Become a Better Man, Big Shiny Things, Mantics and guyQ are among the\nfederally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis Canada, Inc. and may not be used\nby third parties without explicit permission.\n\nMedia Kit Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy Accessibility Statement Do\nNot Sell My Personal Information\n\nIGN PCMag Offers.com Geek ExtremeTech Toolbox SpeedTest\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.askmen.com/dating/heidi_60/66c_dating_girl.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200919034516/https://www.askmen.com/dating/heidi_60/66c_dating_girl.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Moving", "passages": [ "Outline details immediately Making schedules of household chores is nowhere near as important as outlining the \"contract\" of your living arrangement — the lease. It is imperative that you both understand and agree to the terms of the lease and however it is split. The same goes for house or condo ownership, if you decide to purchase. Of lesser importance but key nonetheless, are the terms of your living arrangement. Make sure you're on the same wavelengths where your budgets and social lives are concerned.", "Get your own life Speaking of social life, it's important that you each maintain your own lives outside of the apartment walls. You should understand if she wants to go out with the girls or have them over for dinner, and she should equally understand that you could go out with your buddies, without feeling guilty if she's staying home alone watching reruns. And don't feel guilty for having your own plans once in a while — you each need your separate lives, so that you don't reach the point of total dependency.", "Set up alone time By the same token, make sure that you each have time to chill out on your own, apart from socially. Even if you don't have separate rooms, your own space doesn't need physical walls — establish that you might just sit in the kitchen reading the paper or want to watch TV alone in the den. She should do the same, and make sure to respect each other's \"me time.\"", "Designate purchases It might also be a good idea to split up your large purchases. Rather than dividing the cost of the couch and fridge, I recommend splitting up the actual purchases, such as furniture vs. electronics, or bedroom vs. kitchen. In the case of an eventual breakup, it might be hard to split the bed down the middle, even if it is a king size.", "As you can see, there's more to think about and work on than simply finding a place you both agree on and calling the movers. Make sure you establish all the details of your living arrangement, and understand that there is nowhere to run and hide if you get into a fight and can't get away with bringing a new girl home.", "But don't get scared because although this is a huge step in any relationship, it is worth taking if you love spending time together and want to share more than memories — the good and the not-so-good.", "AskMen, Become a Better Man, Big Shiny Things, Mantics and guyQ are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis Canada, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission." ] }, "parsed_md": "Moving - AskMen\n\nAskMen\n\n * Sign up Log in\n\nAskMen\n\n * 0\n\nShares\n\nMessages You have no messages\n\nNotifications You have no notifications\n\nLog out My guyQ My Stacks Settings\n\nAskMen\n\nguyQ\n\nNews\n\nAll Career & Money Dating Entertainment Food & Booze Health Home & Auto Style\n& Fashion Tech Black Friday\n\nSex\n\nAll Sex Positions Sex Tips Sex Toys & Games Sexual Experiences Sexual Health\n\nDating\n\nAll Dating Advice Dating Experiences Best Online Dating Sites Relationship\nAdvice\n\nGrooming\n\nAll Fragrances Hair Shaving Skin\n\nStyle\n\nAll Accessories Fashion Advice Fashion Trends Shopping Underwear Watches\n\nFitness\n\nAll Health Mental Health Nutrition Weight Loss Workout\n\nGear\n\nAll Hobby Home Tech Toys Travel Work\n\nMan Skills\n\nAll Auto Essential Home Random Survival\n\nAmplify\n\nSubscribe\n\n * Terms of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n * Hide\n\n * DATING\n * Dating Advice\n * Living With Your Girlfriend\n\n# Living With Your Girlfriend\n\nHeidi Muller\n\nFebruary 1, 2006\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\nFlip\n\n0\n\nShares\n\n * 1\n * 2\n * 3\n\nPage 3 of 3\n\nOutline details immediately Making schedules of household chores is nowhere\nnear as important as outlining the \"contract\" of your living arrangement — the\nlease. It is imperative that you both understand and agree to the terms of the\nlease and however it is split. The same goes for house or condo ownership, if\nyou decide to purchase. Of lesser importance but key nonetheless, are the\nterms of your living arrangement. Make sure you're on the same wavelengths\nwhere your budgets and social lives are concerned.\n\nGet your own life Speaking of social life, it's important that you each\nmaintain your own lives outside of the apartment walls. You should understand\nif she wants to go out with the girls or have them over for dinner, and she\nshould equally understand that you could go out with your buddies, without\nfeeling guilty if she's staying home alone watching reruns. And don't feel\nguilty for having your own plans once in a while — you each need your separate\nlives, so that you don't reach the point of total dependency.\n\nSet up alone time By the same token, make sure that you each have time to\nchill out on your own, apart from socially. Even if you don't have separate\nrooms, your own space doesn't need physical walls — establish that you might\njust sit in the kitchen reading the paper or want to watch TV alone in the\nden. She should do the same, and make sure to respect each other's \"me time.\"\n\nDesignate purchases It might also be a good idea to split up your large\npurchases. Rather than dividing the cost of the couch and fridge, I recommend\nsplitting up the actual purchases, such as furniture vs. electronics, or\nbedroom vs. kitchen. In the case of an eventual breakup, it might be hard to\nsplit the bed down the middle, even if it is a king size.\n\n## call the movers, we're coming\n\nAs you can see, there's more to think about and work on than simply finding a\nplace you both agree on and calling the movers. Make sure you establish all\nthe details of your living arrangement, and understand that there is nowhere\nto run and hide if you get into a fight and can't get away with bringing a new\ngirl home.\n\nBut don't get scared because although this is a huge step in any relationship,\nit is worth taking if you love spending time together and want to share more\nthan memories — the good and the not-so-good.\n\nShow comments\n\n#### Comments\n\nDating Advice\n\n5 Reasons Breaking Up Might Be the Right Call After AllRead More\n\nDating Advice\n\nThis New Dating App Lets You See Videos of Your Matches Before Your SwipeRead\nMore\n\nDating Experiences\n\nVoting Just Might Be 2020's Biggest Turn-OnRead More\n\n#### Recommended Reading\n\nRelationship Advice\n\nIs Monogamy Actually Your Best Approach to a Relationship?\n\nBest Online Dating Sites\n\nThese Sites Prove a Positive STD Test Doesn't Have to End Your Love Life\n\nDating Advice\n\nChris Evans Uses His NSFW Photo Slip to Push You to the Polls\n\nDating Advice\n\n5 Reasons Breaking Up Was the Best Decision (And How to Tell If You Should Do\nIt)\n\nDating Advice\n\nCan't Get a Date in College? 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All Rights Reserved.\n\nAskMen, Become a Better Man, Big Shiny Things, Mantics and guyQ are among the\nfederally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis Canada, Inc. and may not be used\nby third parties without explicit permission.\n\nMedia Kit Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy Accessibility Statement Do\nNot Sell My Personal Information\n\nIGN PCMag Offers.com Geek ExtremeTech Toolbox SpeedTest\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.complex.com:80/pop-culture/2012/12/a-gentlemans-guide-to-meeting-your-girlfriends-parents/cut-the-act", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20160521175426/http://www.complex.com:80/pop-culture/2012/12/a-gentlemans-guide-to-meeting-your-girlfriends-parents/cut-the-act", "parsed_text": { "title": "Cut the act. - A Gentleman's Guide to Meeting Your Girlfriend's Parents", "passages": [ "Yes, offer her dad a firm handshake, and give her mother a compliment on her cooking, but make sure it all comes from a genuine place. If you have a plastic smile glued to your face for the entirety of the evening, and everything you say is stilted and blatantly appeasing them, you risk seeming insincere.", "Instead, let them see what their daughter does. Sure, be somewhat reserved (i.e. politics, religion, money and sex should not enter the conversation), but also let them in a little bit. Tell a joke, rattle off a story or two, and let them get to know you. The more they feel like they're actually meeting a real person, rather than just another boyfriend trying win their favor, the more likely you are to, well, win their favor." ] }, "parsed_md": "Cut the act. - A Gentleman's Guide to Meeting Your Girlfriend's Parents \|\nComplex\n\nPop Culture\n\nPop Culture\n\n### A Gentleman's Guide to Meeting Your Girlfriend's Parents\n\n * Share\n * Tweet\n\n# A Gentleman's Guide to Meeting Your Girlfriend's Parents\n\nBy Shanté Cosme\n\nShanté is the Director of Special Projects at Complex. She's fresher than you,\nfresher than you.\n\nTwitter / Google+/ Facebook\n\n * Share\n * Tweet\n\n0\n\n0\n\n# Cut the act.\n\nvia iStockphoto\n\nYes, offer her dad a firm handshake, and give her mother a compliment on her\ncooking, but make sure it all comes from a genuine place. If you have a\nplastic smile glued to your face for the entirety of the evening, and\neverything you say is stilted and blatantly appeasing them, you risk seeming\ninsincere.\n\nInstead, let them see what their daughter does. Sure, be somewhat reserved\n(i.e. politics, religion, money and sex should not enter the conversation),\nbut also let them in a little bit. Tell a joke, rattle off a story or two, and\nlet them get to know you. The more they feel like they're actually meeting a\nreal person, rather than just another boyfriend trying win their favor, the\nmore likely you are to, well, win their favor.\n\nWatch Now\n\nTags:\n\nLists, Dating, Gentlemans Guide, Girls, City Guide\n\n * Like Us on Facebook\n * Follow Us on Twitter\n\nShow Comments\n\n### NowTrending\n\n### NowTrending\n\nBack To Top\n\nSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER\n\nContact Us Terms of Use\n\nCareers Privacy Policy\n\nAdvertise Site Map\n\nFeeds\n\n© Complex Media Inc. All Rights Reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.complex.com:80/pop-culture/2012/12/a-gentlemans-guide-to-meeting-your-girlfriends-parents/embrace-the-scene-accordingly", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180303020957/http://www.complex.com:80/pop-culture/2012/12/a-gentlemans-guide-to-meeting-your-girlfriends-parents/embrace-the-scene-accordingly", "parsed_text": { "title": "Embrace the scene accordingly. - A Gentleman's Guide to Meeting Your Girlfriend's Parents", "passages": [ "A crucial part of making her parents like you is not offending them. While this seems obvious, there are many unintentional ways you can signal disrespect, particularly when her parents don't share the same beliefs as you.", "The easiest way to avoid an awkward scenario where you do something offensive (aside from asking her about what is acceptable beforehand) is to observe the scene, and act accordingly. If her family says grace before dinner, politely bow your head. If they have a drink before dinner, toast it up. If they eat while sitting on the floor, or with their hands, you do the same. If they're serving food you haven't tried (or even heard of), eat it willingly and enjoy it (or at least look like you are).", "Bridging cultural differences, while difficult, is not impossible. It just means being open-minded, aware, and willing to embracing her family's traditions, even if they depart from your own.", "COMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive." ] }, "parsed_md": "Embrace the scene accordingly. - A Gentleman's Guide to Meeting Your\nGirlfriend's Parents \| Complex\n\n * Feel The Real\n * Fuse TV\n * Music\n * Style\n * Pop Culture\n * Sports\n * Life\n * Sneakers\n * Shows\n\n# Embrace the scene accordingly.\n\nA crucial part of making her parents like you is not offending them. While\nthis seems obvious, there are many unintentional ways you can signal\ndisrespect, particularly when her parents don't share the same beliefs as you.\n\nThe easiest way to avoid an awkward scenario where you do something offensive\n(aside from asking her about what is acceptable beforehand) is to observe the\nscene, and act accordingly. If her family says grace before dinner, politely\nbow your head. If they have a drink before dinner, toast it up. If they eat\nwhile sitting on the floor, or with their hands, you do the same. If they're\nserving food you haven't tried (or even heard of), eat it willingly and enjoy\nit (or at least look like you are).\n\nBridging cultural differences, while difficult, is not impossible. It just\nmeans being open-minded, aware, and willing to embracing her family's\ntraditions, even if they depart from your own.\n\nTags:\n\nLists, Dating, Gentlemans Guide, Girls, City Guide\n\n * Like\n * Follow\n * Stream\n\nHide Comments\n\n### No Articles Found. Try Our Search Here:\n\n### Now Trending\n\nMusicStyle\n\nPop CultureSports\n\nSneakersLife\n\nFuse TVFeel The Real\n\nContact UsTerms of Use\n\nCareersPrivacy Policy\n\nAdvertiseSite Map\n\nFeedsPersonalize\n\nApps\n\nCOMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means\nCOMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer\nsites. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive.\n\n© 2017 Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.\n\n" } ]
7,852,067	How To Find Out if Someone Has Been Arrested	If you want to know if someone has been arrested, try contacting the local police station. Make sure you have the person’s full legal name, then call the police’s non-emergency number. When someone answers, ask the desk officer if the person has been arrested. If they don’t know, try contacting local jails, since it’s likely an officer would have brought the person there following an arrest. Alternatively, try searching through online arrest records. Visit your local city or county’s police department website. Next, locate the arrest records section and enter the personal information of the person you’re looking for. If you find the person’s information, contact the location where it says they’re being held to find out more about the arrest.	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The way to get information about a booked suspect, and to relay important information about the health status and needs of someone recently booked, will depend on many factors, such as the size of the jail, the number of suspects being processed, and the sophistication of police procedures.", "Usually, you can get this information. Police officers normally take arrested suspects to the closest jail. The quickest way to find out if someone has been taken to jail may be to contact a bail bond office in the vicinity of a jail and ask the bonding agent for information. A bonding agent may not receive information until after the booking process is over, but bonding agents are generally “wired in” to jail procedures and can get information as soon as it is available. Most bail bond agents will help you whether or not you ultimately purchase a bail bond from them.", "You can also seek information in person, directly from a jail facility. Ask to speak to a desk officer (who might be called a watch commander) to find out whether a particular person has been arrested and is in the jail.", "When making inquiries, remember that people may be booked under a name that they don’t usually use. For example, a woman’s driver’s license may have been issued in her married name even though she has gotten divorced and no longer uses her married name in everyday interactions. So if an initial inquiry comes up empty, consider other names a person might have been booked under.", "Recognize first that most jails routinely assess newly arrested people for mental and physical health issues. If you know that an arrestee has physical or mental health issues and have an opportunity to speak with police officers and jailers, advise them about the person’s condition, including specific diagnoses and need for medications. If you can talk to the arrestee personally, tell the arrestee that it is okay to discuss the condition with police officers. At the same time, remind them not to discuss the facts of a case with police officers without first talking to a lawyer.", "If an arrestee needs medication, ask jail officials whether you can bring it to the jail facility. If an arrestee’s situation is critical, insist that he or she receive medical attention, whether by a jail physician or a hospital or clinic. For example, if your son was arrested for being under the influence of illegal drugs, insist that he be evaluated for care in a jailhouse or outside detox facility.", "When speaking to jail officials, obtain the arrestee’s booking number and the email address or fax number of the jail facility. You may need this information to give the jailers information about the arrestee’s health or mental fitness.", "You might also obtain and fill out a jail’s “Inmate Health Form” if one is available. If not, prepare your own note advising jailers of an arrestee’s:", "needed medications (drug name, dose, and time to be taken). If known, mention a drug’s side effects and the likely effects of missed dosages.", "Be sure that you don't write anything about the charges; include only medical information. Keep a copy of what you have written and give a copy to the arrestee’s defense lawyer.", "Finally, if an arrestee with physical or mental health needs is likely to remain in jail for an extended period of time, ask whether a medical or mental health caseworker can be assigned to the arrestee.", "Should I just plead guilty and avoid a trial? Is the public defender a real lawyer? Can I change defense lawyers after I've hired one? How long after arrest do I find out what the charges are?" ] }, "parsed_md": "Getting Information About and Helping Booked Arrestees \| Nolo.com\n\n * Grow Your Legal Practice\n * Meet the Editors\n * Sign In\n * Support\n\n 1. Legal Topics\n 2. Criminal Law\n 3. Steps In A Criminal Case: Arrest To Appeal\n 4. Going Into And Getting Out Of Jail\n 5. Jailhouse Booking\n\n# Getting Information About and Helping Booked Arrestees\n\n## Sometimes, a local bail bondsman may have the most up-to-date information.\nBooked arrestees with health issues can be helped by contacting the jail\ndirectly.\n\nby Paul Bergman\n\nShare on Google Plus\n\nShare on Facebook\n\nBooking records are public records, which are accessible by anyone. The way to\nget information about a booked suspect, and to relay important information\nabout the health status and needs of someone recently booked, will depend on\nmany factors, such as the size of the jail, the number of suspects being\nprocessed, and the sophistication of police procedures.\n\n## Finding Out Whether Someone Has Been Taken to Jail\n\nUsually, you can get this information. Police officers normally take arrested\nsuspects to the closest jail. The quickest way to find out if someone has been\ntaken to jail may be to contact a bail bond office in the vicinity of a jail\nand ask the bonding agent for information. A bonding agent may not receive\ninformation until after the booking process is over, but bonding agents are\ngenerally “wired in” to jail procedures and can get information as soon as it\nis available. Most bail bond agents will help you whether or not you\nultimately purchase a bail bond from them.\n\nYou can also seek information in person, directly from a jail facility. Ask to\nspeak to a desk officer (who might be called a watch commander) to find out\nwhether a particular person has been arrested and is in the jail.\n\nWhen making inquiries, remember that people may be booked under a name that\nthey don’t usually use. For example, a woman’s driver’s license may have been\nissued in her married name even though she has gotten divorced and no longer\nuses her married name in everyday interactions. So if an initial inquiry comes\nup empty, consider other names a person might have been booked under.\n\n## Helping a Booked Arrestee Who Has Health Issues\n\nRecognize first that most jails routinely assess newly arrested people for\nmental and physical health issues. If you know that an arrestee has physical\nor mental health issues and have an opportunity to speak with police officers\nand jailers, advise them about the person’s condition, including specific\ndiagnoses and need for medications. If you can talk to the arrestee\npersonally, tell the arrestee that it is okay to discuss the condition with\npolice officers. At the same time, remind them not to discuss the facts of a\ncase with police officers without first talking to a lawyer.\n\nIf an arrestee needs medication, ask jail officials whether you can bring it\nto the jail facility. If an arrestee’s situation is critical, insist that he\nor she receive medical attention, whether by a jail physician or a hospital or\nclinic. For example, if your son was arrested for being under the influence of\nillegal drugs, insist that he be evaluated for care in a jailhouse or outside\ndetox facility.\n\nWhen speaking to jail officials, obtain the arrestee’s booking number and the\nemail address or fax number of the jail facility. You may need this\ninformation to give the jailers information about the arrestee’s health or\nmental fitness.\n\nYou might also obtain and fill out a jail’s “Inmate Health Form” if one is\navailable. If not, prepare your own note advising jailers of an arrestee’s:\n\n * name, birth date, and booking number\n * diagnosis\n * doctor contact information, and\n * needed medications (drug name, dose, and time to be taken). If known, mention a drug’s side effects and the likely effects of missed dosages.\n\nBe sure that you don't write anything about the charges; include only medical\ninformation. Keep a copy of what you have written and give a copy to the\narrestee’s defense lawyer.\n\nFinally, if an arrestee with physical or mental health needs is likely to\nremain in jail for an extended period of time, ask whether a medical or mental\nhealth caseworker can be assigned to the arrestee.\n\nThis article was excerpted from The Criminal Law Handbook, by Paul Bergman,\nJ.D., and Sara J. Berman, J.D.\n\nShare on Google Plus\n\nShare on Facebook\n\n### Talk to a Lawyer\n\n#### Start here to find criminal defense lawyers near you.\n\n#### How It Works\n\n 1. Briefly tell us about your case\n 2. Provide your contact information\n 3. 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Here is how to locate someone who has been arrested.", "Under the United States Constitution “Bill of Rights” the concept of the “Writ of Habeas Corpus” was re-affirmed. The “Writ of Habeas Corpus” requires that a “Letter of Physical Custody of a Body” be published by the government stating the charges and whereabouts of citizens in its custody.", "When a police officer arrests a man or woman, an arrest report is created. Since most squad cars have computers, this information can be sent directly to the station.", "At the police station, the accused will go through booking, which entails collection of name, address, initial charges, fingerprinting, priors and a mug shot. After booking, the accused will be officially taking into custody at a jail. Once booked and taken into custody, the individual will be logged into the prison system database.", "From the point of arrest, the government has 24 to 48 hours to bring the accused before a judge and file formal charges. For minor offenses, bail is set at the time of arrest, for felonies, the judge might set bail.", "A concerned family member can visit the local government website to look for the person by name and address under Arrests and Bail. Someone will know the exact date and time of booking in the city, county or state jail. At the preliminary hearing, the government must bring the accused before a judge and make formal charges.", "If all else fails, check with a local bail bondsman; they know the ins-and- outs of the system. Many of these shops are open 24/7/365 and located near the jail house. It is their job to collect bail money to allow people to leave the jail as quickly as possible.", "For minor offenses, once booked into the jail system, the accused can bail out by offering a bond to guarantee his return for hearings and trial. Under the law, someone should not be punished with jail time before he is legally convicted of a crime.", "Nothing implied or stated on this page should be construed to be legal, tax, or professional advice. The Law Dictionary is not a law firm and this page should not be interpreted as creating an attorney-client or legal adviser relationship. For questions regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Locate Someone Who Has Been Arrested\n\nThe Law Dictionary Featuring Black's Law Dictionary Free Online Legal\nDictionary 2nd Ed.\n\nNavigation\n\n * A\n * B\n * C\n * D\n * E\n * F\n * G\n\n * H\n * I\n * J\n * K\n * L\n * M\n * N\n * O\n * P\n * Q\n * R\n * S\n * T\n * Z\n\n * U\n * V\n * W\n * X\n * Y\n * US Law\n * Law Careers\n * Legal Articles\n\n# How To Locate Someone Who Has Been Arrested\n\nWhen someone is missing, family and friends will be quite concerned.\nAuthorities have realized that a key element of the law must be to notify the\npublic of the location of someone arrested. Here is how to locate someone who\nhas been arrested.\n\n#### Writ of Habeas Corpus\n\nUnder the United States Constitution “Bill of Rights” the concept of the “Writ\nof Habeas Corpus” was re-affirmed. The “Writ of Habeas Corpus” requires that a\n“Letter of Physical Custody of a Body” be published by the government stating\nthe charges and whereabouts of citizens in its custody.\n\nWhen a police officer arrests a man or woman, an arrest report is created.\nSince most squad cars have computers, this information can be sent directly to\nthe station.\n\nAt the police station, the accused will go through booking, which entails\ncollection of name, address, initial charges, fingerprinting, priors and a mug\nshot. After booking, the accused will be officially taking into custody at a\njail. Once booked and taken into custody, the individual will be logged into\nthe prison system database.\n\nFrom the point of arrest, the government has 24 to 48 hours to bring the\naccused before a judge and file formal charges. For minor offenses, bail is\nset at the time of arrest, for felonies, the judge might set bail.\n\nA concerned family member can visit the local government website to look for\nthe person by name and address under Arrests and Bail. Someone will know the\nexact date and time of booking in the city, county or state jail. At the\npreliminary hearing, the government must bring the accused before a judge and\nmake formal charges.\n\n#### Check with a Bail Bondsman\n\nIf all else fails, check with a local bail bondsman; they know the ins-and-\nouts of the system. Many of these shops are open 24/7/365 and located near the\njail house. It is their job to collect bail money to allow people to leave the\njail as quickly as possible.\n\nFor minor offenses, once booked into the jail system, the accused can bail out\nby offering a bond to guarantee his return for hearings and trial. Under the\nlaw, someone should not be punished with jail time before he is legally\nconvicted of a crime.\n\nMore On This Topic\n\n 1. It’s Election Time in the US: 5 Options for Americans Planning Immigration to Canada\n 2. Four Important Factors to Consider Before Renouncing Dual Citizenship\n 3. Nepotism, Cronyism, & Favoritism: Illegal Or Unethical?\n 4. Finding a Missing Person for Free\n 5. How To Locate Offenders\n 6. Marijuana: Recreational, Grow, & Medical Laws By State 2020\n 7. Where To Find Recent Arrests\n 8. How Do I Get A Copy Of A Police Report?\n 9. 4 Essential Things to Know About Habeas Corpus\n 10. What’s the difference between the insanity plea and incompetency?\n\nRelated Legal Terms\n\nLOCATE, CEPI, DE HOMINE REPLEGIANDO, SCRUET-ROLL, MAINPERNOR, ATTACH, WARRANT\nOF ARREST, TRAD AS IN B ALLIUM, HABEAS CORPUS, SUSPENSION\n\nLife-Changing Privileges Of Turning 18\n\nHow Does A Restricted License Work?\n\n##### Comments are closed.\n\nRelated\n\n 1. LOCATE\n 2. 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1,160,295	How To Light a Pilot Light	To light a pilot light, first turn the gas control valve to off and wait 5 to 10 minutes until all the gas fumes are gone. Once you’ve made sure there’s no gas coming out, hold a lit barbecue lighter or long match next to the pilot light tube inside your furnace while turning the gas control knob to pilot. Then, press the reset switch button or lever and light the tube. After the tube lights, keep holding the switch for 1 minute. Repeat this process 1 to 2 more times if the pilot doesn’t stay lit. Otherwise, call a heating technician for assistance.	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This is a very simple process and will only take a couple minutes. The most important things to remember are the various safety precautions you must take when working around gas and fire.", "There is usually a small screw on the pilot valve body that will adjust the flame. You may have to refer to the manufacturer's instructions to find the screw. Turn the screw as needed to adjust the flame throw.", "Step 1 Locate the access plate on the front of your furnace, and unscrew the screws that are connecting the access plate to your furnace. This will allow you to actually see the flame.", "Step 2 Observe the flame. If the flame appears to be too small or sputters on and off, then the simple solution would be to adjust the size of the flame using a screw that you will see on the pilot light.", "Step 3 Turn that screw counter-clockwise, and the flame should grow. Do this if you believe your flame is too low.", "Step 4 Rotate the screw on the pilot light clockwise, and the size of the flame will decrease. Your flame should be a consistent height, and it should not appear to be flickering.", "Step 5 Return the access plate to the front of your gas furnace. You will simply do this by re-screwing it back into place until it is tightly secured.", "Preferred Home Repair & Services, LLC. assumes no responsibility regarding the accuracy of the information that is provided by Preferred home Repair & Services, LLC., and use of such information is at the recipient's own risk.", "Preferred Home Repair & Services,LLC. or agents and employees will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from site use, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages or other losses of any kind or character, including loss of or damage to property, claims of third parties arising out of or in connection with the use of this website or any website with which it is linked. You assume responsibility for your actions in regard to the information provided." ] }, "parsed_md": "Gas Furnace Pilot Light- RELIGHT & TROUBLESHOOTING w/VIDEO tutorial\n\nGas furnace pilot light, gas furnace pilot light\n\nGas Furnace Pilot Light - How To Relight, Adjust Flame & Troubleshooting\n\nIt happens from time to time, especially with older gas furnaces.\n\nSTEPS COMING SOON\n\nIf you've followed the outlined steps to re-lighting your pilot light and it\nis still not lighting at all, or continues to go out, then you may need to\nreplace the thermocouple or make an adjustment to the pilot.\n\nPilot Light Troubleshooting\n\nAdjusting the pilot light flame on a gas furnace is the best place to start,\nif it appears that your furnace is not getting as hot as it used to or if it\nseems like the flame goes out a lot. This is a very simple process and will\nonly take a couple minutes. The most important things to remember are the\nvarious safety precautions you must take when working around gas and fire.\n\nWhat The Correct Flame Should Look Like\n\nCOMING SOON\n\nIncorrect Looking Flames\n\nYellow Flame, Split Flame, Flickering or Wavering Flame\n\nAdjusting The Flame\n\nThere is usually a small screw on the pilot valve body that will adjust the\nflame. You may have to refer to the manufacturer's instructions to find the\nscrew. Turn the screw as needed to adjust the flame throw.\n\nStep 1 Locate the access plate on the front of your furnace, and unscrew the\nscrews that are connecting the access plate to your furnace. This will allow\nyou to actually see the flame.\n\nStep 2 Observe the flame. If the flame appears to be too small or sputters on\nand off, then the simple solution would be to adjust the size of the flame\nusing a screw that you will see on the pilot light.\n\nStep 3 Turn that screw counter-clockwise, and the flame should grow. Do this\nif you believe your flame is too low.\n\nStep 4 Rotate the screw on the pilot light clockwise, and the size of the\nflame will decrease. Your flame should be a consistent height, and it should\nnot appear to be flickering.\n\nStep 5 Return the access plate to the front of your gas furnace. 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You assume\nresponsibility for your actions in regard to the information provided.\n\nYour Affordable Solution!\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://homeguides.sfgate.com:80/light-pilot-gas-hot-water-heater-26723.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180605025251/http://homeguides.sfgate.com:80/light-pilot-gas-hot-water-heater-26723.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Light the Pilot for a Gas Hot Water Heater", "passages": [ "Tank-type gas water heaters use a pilot light to ignite the gas burner when the water in the tank needs to be heated. Usually, the first warning that your pilot light has gone out is the cold water coming from the hot water tap. A pilot light can go out for reasons other than equipment malfunction, such as unexpected fluctuations in gas main pressure. If your heater’s pilot goes out, you can relight it yourself.", "Locate the gas regulator valve on the water heater. It is located on the outside of the water heater where the gas pipe enters the unit and has have a knob on it. The valve regulates gas flow to the pilot burner beneath the hot water tank. Turn the valve knob to the “Off” position. Wait five minutes. Locate the pilot burner beneath the gas water heater. Lift off or unsnap any access cover that blocks access to the burner. Illuminate the pilot burner with the flashlight.", "Turn the gas regulator valve’s knob to “Pilot,” press down on it and hold it down. This starts the flow of gas to the pilot burner. On some water heater models, you press and hold down a separate red button to start the pilot burner gas flow. If your heater has a built-in piezo-electric spark pilot igniter, look for a red or black button labeled “Ignition” on the top or side of the gas valve. Push the button to ignite the pilot. You will hear a click as the igniter sparks. If your heater requires manual lighting, the safest lighter is a long-necked barbeque lighter. Apply the lighter flame to the pilot burner.", "Hold down the regulator valve knob for at least one minute after the pilot has been lit. This allows the pilot flame to heat the thermocouple safety sensor that detects the presence of a live pilot flame. Slowly let up on the regulator valve knob. When the pilot light stays lit after you release the knob, turn the knob to “On.” You should hear a muffled \"whoomp\" sound as the main burner ignites. Replace the access covers.", "Do not attempt to relight a water heater pilot light (or any other work on the unit) if you smell gas in the area, indicating a gas leak; call 9-1-1 from outside the house.", "Herb Kirchhoff has more than three decades of hands-on experience as an avid garden hobbyist and home handyman. Since retiring from the news business in 2008, Kirchhoff takes care of a 12-acre rural Michigan lakefront property and applies his experience to his vegetable and flower gardens and home repair and renovation projects.", "Note: Depending on which text editor you're pasting into, you might have to add the italics to the site name." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Light the Pilot for a Gas Hot Water Heater \| Home Guides \| SF Gate\n\nSkip to main content.\n\n * Home Guides\n * Home\n * Home Improvement\n\nby Leaf Group\n\n# How to Light the Pilot for a Gas Hot Water Heater\n\nWritten by Herb Kirchhoff; Updated June 20, 2017\n\nYou can relight a gas water heater's pilot flame yourself.\n\n### Related Articles\n\n * Light a Pilot Light After Gas Is Shut Off\n * Reignite a Hot Water Heater\n * Gas Heater Pilot Light Troubleshooting\n * Why Would a Hot Water Heater Keep Going Out?\n\nTank-type gas water heaters use a pilot light to ignite the gas burner when\nthe water in the tank needs to be heated. Usually, the first warning that your\npilot light has gone out is the cold water coming from the hot water tap. A\npilot light can go out for reasons other than equipment malfunction, such as\nunexpected fluctuations in gas main pressure. If your heater’s pilot goes out,\nyou can relight it yourself.\n\nLocate the gas regulator valve on the water heater. It is located on the\noutside of the water heater where the gas pipe enters the unit and has have a\nknob on it. The valve regulates gas flow to the pilot burner beneath the hot\nwater tank. Turn the valve knob to the “Off” position. Wait five minutes.\nLocate the pilot burner beneath the gas water heater. Lift off or unsnap any\naccess cover that blocks access to the burner. Illuminate the pilot burner\nwith the flashlight.\n\nTurn the gas regulator valve’s knob to “Pilot,” press down on it and hold it\ndown. This starts the flow of gas to the pilot burner. On some water heater\nmodels, you press and hold down a separate red button to start the pilot\nburner gas flow. If your heater has a built-in piezo-electric spark pilot\nigniter, look for a red or black button labeled “Ignition” on the top or side\nof the gas valve. Push the button to ignite the pilot. You will hear a click\nas the igniter sparks. If your heater requires manual lighting, the safest\nlighter is a long-necked barbeque lighter. Apply the lighter flame to the\npilot burner.\n\nHold down the regulator valve knob for at least one minute after the pilot has\nbeen lit. This allows the pilot flame to heat the thermocouple safety sensor\nthat detects the presence of a live pilot flame. Slowly let up on the\nregulator valve knob. When the pilot light stays lit after you release the\nknob, turn the knob to “On.” You should hear a muffled \"whoomp\" sound as the\nmain burner ignites. Replace the access covers.\n\n#### Things You Will Need\n\n * Barbeque lighter\n\n * Flashlight\n\n#### Tip\n\nLook for a label on your gas water heater that gives pilot lighting\ninstructions specific to your heater model.\n\n#### Warning\n\nDo not attempt to relight a water heater pilot light (or any other work on the\nunit) if you smell gas in the area, indicating a gas leak; call 9-1-1 from\noutside the house.\n\n#### References (2)\n\n * Don Vendevort’s Home Tips: How to Relight a Gas Water Heater\n * Water Heater Timer.org: How to Light a Gas Water Heater\n\n#### About the Author\n\nHerb Kirchhoff has more than three decades of hands-on experience as an avid\ngarden hobbyist and home handyman. Since retiring from the news business in\n2008, Kirchhoff takes care of a 12-acre rural Michigan lakefront property and\napplies his experience to his vegetable and flower gardens and home repair and\nrenovation projects.\n\n#### Photo Credits\n\n * Jupiterimages/liquidlibrary/Getty Images\n\nCite this Article\n\n##### Choose Citation Style\n\nKirchhoff, Herb. \"How to Light the Pilot for a Gas Hot Water Heater.\" Home\nGuides \| SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/light-pilot-gas-hot-water-\nheater-26723.html. 20 June 2017.\n\nKirchhoff, Herb. (2017, June 20). How to Light the Pilot for a Gas Hot Water\nHeater. Home Guides \| SF Gate. Retrieved from\nhttp://homeguides.sfgate.com/light-pilot-gas-hot-water-heater-26723.html\n\nKirchhoff, Herb. \"How to Light the Pilot for a Gas Hot Water Heater\" last\nmodified June 20, 2017. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/light-pilot-gas-hot-\nwater-heater-26723.html\n\nNote: Depending on which text editor you're pasting into, you might have to\nadd the italics to the site name.\n\n### Related Articles\n\n * Troubleshooting a Tank-Type Water Heater That Won't Start\n * The Natural Gas Hot Water Heater is Not Getting Hot\n * How Long Does It Take for a 40-Gal Water Heater to Recover?\n * Know If Your Water Heater Is Bad\n * Light a Boiler Pilot Light\n * Furnace Pilot Light Troubleshooting\n\n### More Articles\n\n * Replace a Thermocouple on a Hot Water Heater\n * Reset a Thermal Switch in a Water Heater\n * Adjust a Pilot Light\n * Shut Down a Gas Hot Water Heater\n * Manually Light a Gas Oven\n * Plumbing Problems: Shower Water Not Getting Hot\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-fix-a-gas-stove-that-wont-light/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190820120431/https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-fix-a-gas-stove-that-wont-light/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to fix a gas stove that won't light", "passages": [ "Gas ranges certainly come with a handful of advantages, such as nearly instant heat, long-term cost savings and, of course, the ability to continue cooking when the power goes out.", "But unlike with coil-element or electric stoves, you have to ignite the burners to be able to cook anything on a gas stove.", "Fortunately, the problem is usually something you can resolve yourself. Learn why your gas stove won't ignite and how to fix it.", "Whether it's grease buildup or food crumbs, one of the most common causes for a gas burner that has trouble igniting is debris blocking gas flow to the igniter.", "The fix: Begin by removing the grate covering the troubled burner. Next, remove the burner cap, which should lift off with ease. The sealed burner base will either lift off or you may need to remove a couple screws before removing it. Clean the surrounding area with a warm, soapy wash cloth. Soak the sealed burner base in vinegar or warm water and use a stiff brush to remove any debris. Finally, clean any remaining debris out of the burner holes with a toothpick, sewing needle or compressed air. Reinstall the burner, cover and the grill, and try igniting the burner once more.", "If this doesn't work, there could be a kink in the gas supply line or a larger issue, and you may want to consult a professional.", "While there aren't a ton of moving parts on a stovetop, it is possible for connections to come loose, particularly during cleaning or installation. If the wires which connect the igniter to the control module aren't making a solid connection, you won't get the spark needed to properly ignite the burner.", "The fix: First, kill power to the appliance by unplugging it from the wall or flipping the breaker switch. Remove the grate and burner cap from the problematic burner. Remove the sealed burner base and look for loose connections or disconnected wires. Secure any loose connections and reconnect any disconnected wires, reinstall the burner base, cap and grate. Restore power to the stove and test the connection.", "If you have removed debris from the burner base and secured any loose connections, you may be dealing with a faulty igniter. A quick way to tell if the igniter needs to be replaced is by switching the lights in the room off and turning the control knob to the ignite position. If the igniter sparks yellow or orange instead of a bright bluish-white, you will likely need to replace the igniter.", "The fix: Cut the gas and power to the stove, remove the burner cap and use a screwdriver or hex driver to disconnect the burner base. Disconnect the wires coming from the igniter. Usually, igniters use a quick disconnect system so you won't need to cut or splice wires. Use the model number of your stove to determine which replacement igniter you should purchase, install the new part, and replace the burner base, cap and grate. Restore gas and power to the stove and test the burner.", "If none of these quick fixes remedy a stubborn burner, you may need to replace the igniter switch, igniter control module or contact a professional for a more in-depth diagnosis.", "Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to fix a gas stove that won't light - CNET\n\nCNET también está disponible en español.\n\nIr a español\n\nDon't show this again\n\nAppliances\n\n# How to fix a gas stove that won't light\n\nYou can finally put those matches away.\n\nBy\n\n * Taylor Martin\n\nDecember 1, 2015 9:05 AM PST\n\nTyler Lizenby/CNET\n\nGas ranges certainly come with a handful of advantages, such as nearly instant\nheat, long-term cost savings and, of course, the ability to continue cooking\nwhen the power goes out.\n\nBut unlike with coil-element or electric stoves, you have to ignite the\nburners to be able to cook anything on a gas stove.\n\nFortunately, the problem is usually something you can resolve yourself. Learn\nwhy your gas stove won't ignite and how to fix it.\n\n### Problem: It's clogged with food debris\n\nWhether it's grease buildup or food crumbs, one of the most common causes for\na gas burner that has trouble igniting is debris blocking gas flow to the\nigniter.\n\nThe fix: Begin by removing the grate covering the troubled burner. Next,\nremove the burner cap, which should lift off with ease. The sealed burner base\nwill either lift off or you may need to remove a couple screws before removing\nit. Clean the surrounding area with a warm, soapy wash cloth. Soak the sealed\nburner base in vinegar or warm water and use a stiff brush to remove any\ndebris. Finally, clean any remaining debris out of the burner holes with a\ntoothpick, sewing needle or compressed air. Reinstall the burner, cover and\nthe grill, and try igniting the burner once more.\n\nIf this doesn't work, there could be a kink in the gas supply line or a larger\nissue, and you may want to consult a professional.\n\n### Problem: There's a loose connection\n\nWhile there aren't a ton of moving parts on a stovetop, it is possible for\nconnections to come loose, particularly during cleaning or installation. If\nthe wires which connect the igniter to the control module aren't making a\nsolid connection, you won't get the spark needed to properly ignite the\nburner.\n\nThe fix: First, kill power to the appliance by unplugging it from the wall or\nflipping the breaker switch. Remove the grate and burner cap from the\nproblematic burner. Remove the sealed burner base and look for loose\nconnections or disconnected wires. Secure any loose connections and reconnect\nany disconnected wires, reinstall the burner base, cap and grate. Restore\npower to the stove and test the connection.\n\n### Problem: It's a faulty igniter\n\nIf you have removed debris from the burner base and secured any loose\nconnections, you may be dealing with a faulty igniter. A quick way to tell if\nthe igniter needs to be replaced is by switching the lights in the room off\nand turning the control knob to the ignite position. If the igniter sparks\nyellow or orange instead of a bright bluish-white, you will likely need to\nreplace the igniter.\n\nThe fix: Cut the gas and power to the stove, remove the burner cap and use a\nscrewdriver or hex driver to disconnect the burner base. Disconnect the wires\ncoming from the igniter. Usually, igniters use a quick disconnect system so\nyou won't need to cut or splice wires. Use the model number of your stove to\ndetermine which replacement igniter you should purchase, install the new part,\nand replace the burner base, cap and grate. Restore gas and power to the stove\nand test the burner.\n\nIf none of these quick fixes remedy a stubborn burner, you may need to replace\nthe igniter switch, igniter control module or contact a professional for a\nmore in-depth diagnosis.\n\n## Share your voice\n\nComments\n\n## Tags\n\nAppliances\n\nClose\n\n## Discuss: How to fix a gas stove that won't light\n\nBe respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that\nviolate our policy, which we encourage you to read. 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Here we look at how to handle furnace problems from a furnace working poorly to a furnace not working at all. For heat pump problems, see Heat Pump Troubleshooting & Repairs.", "Though forced-air furnaces are normally quite reliable, they can break down. To avoid break downs, it pays to know how to take care of your furnace and fix it when something goes wrong. Inevitably, a furnace stops working when you need it most. Consequently, fixing becomes urgent very quickly. The following instructions will help. With a little do-it-yourself experience and the proper guidance, you can troubleshoot and repair a variety of furnace problems yourself.", "The video that follows shows how a furnace works, as well as some of the DIY repairs you can handle. The voiceover is a bit robotic, but the information is solid.", "For starters, once a year, vacuum out the area around the furnace’s blower. If possible, also slide out the fan unit, clean each fan blade with a toothbrush, and then vacuum with a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner. While you’re at it, look for oil ports on the motor, normally located near the motor shaft. If the motor has these, apply two to three drops of non-detergent motor oil into each port (you may have to remove a cover plate to do this). Though most contemporary motors don’t require lubrication, do lubricate motors with oil ports once a year. For more about maintenance, see Maintenance Checklist for Central Heating Systems.", "The information in the following articles is for fixing some of the most common types of furnace problems. Note: If these repairs look to be beyond your abilities, call a qualified HVAC repair person.", "If you suspect a furnace gas leak, deal with this immediately! First, if you smell natural gas in your home or near the furnace, do not light any matches or turn off or on any switches. If the gas odor is strong, immediately evacuate your house, leaving the door open.", "To shut off the gas supply to your home, turn the valve until it rests perpendicular to the supply pipe (here the gas is on).", "Turn off the gas supply valve, typically located by your gas meter on the gas inlet pipe. Turn off the gas by rotating the valve one quarter turn with an adjustable wrench. When the gas is off, the valve’s oblong stem points perpendicular to the inlet pipe. Then call your gas utility or the fire department from a remote location. Do not return to your home until you know it is safe.", "If your older furnace utilizes a pilot light that won’t stay lit, the thermocouple may be loose or faulty, the pilot orifice may be clogged, the pilot’s flame may be set too low, or the safety cutoff valve may be defective.", "The thermocouple is a copper rod that the pilot flame heats-up. When it gets hot enough, the thermocouple signals that there is enough heat to burn the gas fuel being released into the appliance—and so it allows the gas to be released to the burners. In some cases where the pilot light won’t stay lit, the thermocouple needs to be adjusted or replaced. This is generally a job for a professional.", "You can clear a clogged orifice with a piece of thin wire. Before doing this, turn off the gas to the furnace. Also shut off the switch or circuit breaker that controls power to the furnace. Then, just poke the thin wire into the tiny orifice where the pilot flame normally burns to knock out any debris.", "Some pilot lights have a flame adjustment screw. Refer to your owner’s manual, but normally adjusting this just means turning the flame adjustment screw to achieve a full, steady 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch flame with no yellow in it.", "HomeTips Pro Tip: By doing your own minor furnace repairs, you can save money and also get your home heated up much faster than if you had to schedule and wait for a repair person.", "Your gas- or oil-burning furnace must receive fuel to work. With a gas-fired furnace, be sure the valve on the gas pipe is turned on (the lug or handle should be in line with the gas pipe). With an oil furnace, check the fuel supply.", "On an electronic-ignition furnace, turn down the thermostat or turn the power switch off and then on again to reset the ignition control module. Listen for the sound of the spark or watch for the hot surface ignitor to glow (see your owner’s manual).", "Next check and clean the furnace’s flame sensor. The video below shows you how—note that this guy fixes it in about 5 minutes. We would probably use a little bit of emory paper, but he cleans the sensor with a 5-dollar bill. Another video further down the page under the discussion of “If your furnace keeps shutting off after about 5 minutes” shows the same project with a different brand of furnace.", "If your furnace has a pilot light, look for the flame. Check your owner’s manual or the instructions posted inside the furnace cabinet for step-by-step lighting instructions. Usually this involves first turning the gas valve to Off and waiting a couple of minutes. Then you turn it to Pilot. Next, press and hold it down while you light the flame. Last, wait a minute or so, release it, and then turn it to On.", "2Be sure the thermostat is set properly to “Heat” and the fan is set to “On” or “Auto.” Then try raising the set temperature 5 degrees and waiting a few minutes.", "4Check the filter. Because a dirty filter can reduce efficiency, replace it with a new air filter if it’s dirty.", "5Last, if these simple steps don’t work, have a furnace repair technician check out your system because either the blower isn’t working properly or the system is out of balance.", "Thermostat malfunctions cause most heating system failures. Other causes include a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse, or—in the case of combustion furnaces—a pilot light that has gone out. If the heat doesn’t come on even when you adjust the thermostat above room temperature:", "2Be sure the furnace’s circuit breaker is on or that its fuse has not blown. Check both the main electrical panel and any secondary subpanels that supply power to the unit. If the circuit has blown or tripped, reset the circuit breaker by flipping it all the way off and then on again. Or replace the fuse. If the circuit blows again, there is probably a short in the electrical system providing power to the furnace. For this, you may need to call an electrical contractor.", "3Be sure the furnace’s power switch is turned on. Look for the switch next to or inside the furnace cabinet. If it isn’t on, turn it on, and wait for the furnace to engage.", "4The motor may need to be reset because of an overload. Look for a Reset button near the blower motor’s housing and, if you find one, press it. If nothing happens, wait about 30 minutes for the motor to cool, and then try the Reset button again.", "5Turn off the power to the furnace at the main electrical panel or subpanel. Look for a fuse in the power switch. If one exists, see if it has blown. Replace the fuse (be sure to follow the instructions in your owner’s manual). If you don’t have an owner’s manual or are unclear about what it will take to do this, call a furnace repair technician.", "6With a gas furnace, the pilot light may have gone out or the gas valve may be shut off. Check the furnace’s ignition.", "The problem is often with the thermostat—especially if you have a combustion furnace. For information on how to solve and repair this problem, see Thermostat Repairs.", "If your thermostat has a small lever that moves along a calibrated scale that indicates “longer” (not the heat temperature lever), you can try adjusting this—the heat anticipator. Just set it one calibration mark closer to the “longer” setting if the furnace goes off and on too frequently or one mark away if the furnace allows room temperature to rise too high or drop too low before going on or off. It may take several hours for the thermostat to stabilize at this setting, so wait a while and then adjust it again if necessary.", "If making these adjustments doesn’t solve the problem, consider replacing your thermostat. When an electric-resistance furnace or heat pump turns off and on too frequently, the problem may be that the unit is overheating because of a clogged filter or a blower that is malfunctioning. First try cleaning or replacing the filter.", "This often indicates a problem with a faulty or dirty flame sensor. The video here shows how to deal with this problem:", "If your furnace’s motor runs but the blower doesn’t move air, the belt that connects the two probably has broken. Replacing it is an easy fix. First, turn off all power to the unit and turn off the gas at the gas valve that serves the furnace. Remove the door on the front of the furnace cabinet to give you access to the blower (it might be on a slide-out drawer.) Check the number stamped on the belt and get an exact replacement from a home center or heating supply outlet.", "You can usually slip the belt on the motor’s (smaller) pulley first and then start it on the blower pulley. Rotate the blower pulley by hand, holding the belt in place but keeping your fingers from getting caught between the belt and the pulley. The belt should slip right into place. If it seems to be too tight or difficult to set in place, it may be necessary to adjust the motor mount to provide more slack.", "Then you can re-tighten the tension once the belt is in place. Check the manufacturer’s specifications for proper tension—in most cases, the belt should deflect about an inch when you press down on it.", "Finally, some fan motors and fans need oiling; some have sealed bearings. If recommended by your maintenance manual, oil the bearings according to the manufacturer’s directions.", "Two things can cause a blower to run continuously: the room thermostat or the limit switch located on the furnace just below the plenum (the box that distributes heated air to all the ducts). The limit switch shuts off the furnace if the air in the plenum gets too hot.", "Check the thermostat to see if the Fan switch has been turned on. If it has, turn it to Off or to Auto. If it is set to Off or Auto, the furnace’s limit switch must be adjusted.", "Call a furnace repair technician to adjust the limit switch, or follow the instructions in your owner’s manual to reset the pointers on the fan side of the limit control. Typically, the lower pointer should be set to about 90 degrees F., and the upper one should be at about 115 degrees F.", "Many heating ducts are metal, so they conduct noise quite readily from the air-handling unit to your rooms. To break the conduction of sound, you can have a heating contractor insert flexible insulation duct work between the furnace or air conditioner and the duct work runs.", "A pinging or popping sound coming from the duct work can come from thermal expansion—the ductwork expanding and contracting as it heats and cools. Or, air blowing past a loose flap of metal can make the sound. Track along the duct runs, listening for the sound. If you locate it, make a small dent in the sheet metal to provide a more rigid surface that’s less likely to move as it heats and cools.", "If the furnace cabinet makes rattling noises when it runs, be sure the cover panels are screwed on tight. Tighten any loose panels.", "Squealing sounds from a forced-air furnace generally occur when the belt that connects the motor to the fan slips. Tighten the fit by adjusting the motor mount. Or, the belt is improperly aligned or worn and needs replacement. Follow the instructions in your owner’s manual.", "This job involves removing the access panel, loosening a couple of bolts that hold the blower motor at the proper tension, and adjusting its distance or realigning the belt. In many cases, it’s a good idea to remove the belt and buy a replacement at a home center. Last, when reinstalling the belt, be careful not to over-tighten it; this can wear out the motor bearings.", "If the blower is making a grinding noise, shut off the unit and call a furnace repair technician; the motor’s bearings are probably shot.", "If your oil burner doesn’t work at all, check to see if it is receiving electrical power, if the thermostat is broken or turned off, or if a flame sensor in the burner or heat sensor in the stack has signaled the unit to shut off.", "In the event that replacing the filter or checking these issues don’t solve the problem, call a furnace repair technician because oil-burning furnaces are complex to repair.", "Don Vandervort has developed his expertise for more than 30 years, as Building Editor for Sunset Books, Senior Editor at Home Magazine, author of more than 30 home improvement books, and writer of countless magazine articles. He appeared for 3 seasons on HGTV’s “The Fix,” and served as MSN’s home expert for several years. Don founded HomeTips in 1996.", "Furnace Not Working \| DIY Furnace Troubleshooting & Repairs was last modified: June 24th, 2019 by Don Vandervort, HomeTips © 1997 to 2019", "HomeTips.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com." ] }, "parsed_md": "Furnace Not Working \| DIY Furnace Troubleshooting & Repairs\n\nFurnace Not Working \| DIY Furnace Troubleshooting & Repairs\n\nCLAIM YOUR 30% OFF!\n\nCOUPON CODE\n\nHOMETIPS\n\nDon Vandervort's classic hardcover book \"How Your House Works\"\n\nOffer for HomeTips visitors only Limited quantity available. Offer ends soon.\n\n * Buying Guides\n * How to Install or Build\n * How to Repair\n * How Your House Works\n * Save Energy\n * Yard\n\nSelect Page\n\n# Furnace Not Working \| DIY Furnace Troubleshooting & Repairs \n \n--- \n \nby Don Vandervort, HomeTips © 1997 to 2019\n\nJune 24, 2019\n\nIn This Article:\n\nFurnace Not Working — No Gas Flame Heating or Cycling Problems Furnace Does\nNot Blow Air Blower Runs Continuously Noisy Furnace or Duct Work Furnace Not\nWorking — Oil Burner\n\nGlobalPhotoGroup / Shutterstock.com\n\nThough HVAC professionals should repair most furnace problems, you can take\ncare of a few furnace repair tasks yourself.\n\nIs your furnace not working? If your heater doesn’t heat or works poorly, this\nguide will help you troubleshoot and fix typical problems.\n\nNeed furnace help NOW? Get a Local Heating Pro Fast!\n\nIf your home is heated with a forced-air heating system, a furnace or a heat\npump is at the heart of it. Here we look at how to handle furnace problems\nfrom a furnace working poorly to a furnace not working at all. For heat pump\nproblems, see Heat Pump Troubleshooting & Repairs.\n\nThough forced-air furnaces are normally quite reliable, they can break down.\nTo avoid break downs, it pays to know how to take care of your furnace and fix\nit when something goes wrong. Inevitably, a furnace stops working when you\nneed it most. Consequently, fixing becomes urgent very quickly. The following\ninstructions will help. With a little do-it-yourself experience and the proper\nguidance, you can troubleshoot and repair a variety of furnace problems\nyourself.\n\nThe video that follows shows how a furnace works, as well as some of the DIY\nrepairs you can handle. The voiceover is a bit robotic, but the information is\nsolid.\n\n## General Furnace Maintenance\n\nFor starters, once a year, vacuum out the area around the furnace’s blower. If\npossible, also slide out the fan unit, clean each fan blade with a toothbrush,\nand then vacuum with a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner. While you’re at\nit, look for oil ports on the motor, normally located near the motor shaft. If\nthe motor has these, apply two to three drops of non-detergent motor oil into\neach port (you may have to remove a cover plate to do this). Though most\ncontemporary motors don’t require lubrication, do lubricate motors with oil\nports once a year. For more about maintenance, see Maintenance Checklist for\nCentral Heating Systems.\n\n©Don Vandervort, HomeTips\n\nGas Furnace Parts Diagram\n\nThe information in the following articles is for fixing some of the most\ncommon types of furnace problems. Note: If these repairs look to be beyond\nyour abilities, call a qualified HVAC repair person.\n\n### Gas Leak\n\nIf you suspect a furnace gas leak, deal with this immediately! First, if you\nsmell natural gas in your home or near the furnace, do not light any matches\nor turn off or on any switches. If the gas odor is strong, immediately\nevacuate your house, leaving the door open.\n\n©Don Vandervort, HomeTips\n\nTo shut off the gas supply to your home, turn the valve until it rests\nperpendicular to the supply pipe (here the gas is on).\n\nTurn off the gas supply valve, typically located by your gas meter on the gas\ninlet pipe. Turn off the gas by rotating the valve one quarter turn with an\nadjustable wrench. When the gas is off, the valve’s oblong stem points\nperpendicular to the inlet pipe. Then call your gas utility or the fire\ndepartment from a remote location. Do not return to your home until you know\nit is safe.\n\n## Furnace Not Working—No Gas Flame\n\nOlder gas and combustion-fuel furnaces have pilot lights, whereas some newer\nones have electronic ignition.\n\n### Furnace with a Pilot Light\n\nIf your older furnace utilizes a pilot light that won’t stay lit, the\nthermocouple may be loose or faulty, the pilot orifice may be clogged, the\npilot’s flame may be set too low, or the safety cutoff valve may be defective.\n\nThe thermocouple is a copper rod that the pilot flame heats-up. When it gets\nhot enough, the thermocouple signals that there is enough heat to burn the gas\nfuel being released into the appliance—and so it allows the gas to be released\nto the burners. In some cases where the pilot light won’t stay lit, the\nthermocouple needs to be adjusted or replaced. This is generally a job for a\nprofessional.\n\nYou can clear a clogged orifice with a piece of thin wire. Before doing this,\nturn off the gas to the furnace. Also shut off the switch or circuit breaker\nthat controls power to the furnace. Then, just poke the thin wire into the\ntiny orifice where the pilot flame normally burns to knock out any debris.\n\nSome pilot lights have a flame adjustment screw. Refer to your owner’s manual,\nbut normally adjusting this just means turning the flame adjustment screw to\nachieve a full, steady 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch flame with no yellow in it.\n\nHomeTips Pro Tip: By doing your own minor furnace repairs, you can save money\nand also get your home heated up much faster than if you had to schedule and\nwait for a repair person.\n\nYour gas- or oil-burning furnace must receive fuel to work. With a gas-fired\nfurnace, be sure the valve on the gas pipe is turned on (the lug or handle\nshould be in line with the gas pipe). With an oil furnace, check the fuel\nsupply.\n\n### Electronic Ignition Furnace\n\nOn an electronic-ignition furnace, turn down the thermostat or turn the power\nswitch off and then on again to reset the ignition control module. Listen for\nthe sound of the spark or watch for the hot surface ignitor to glow (see your\nowner’s manual).\n\nNext check and clean the furnace’s flame sensor. The video below shows you\nhow—note that this guy fixes it in about 5 minutes. We would probably use a\nlittle bit of emory paper, but he cleans the sensor with a 5-dollar bill.\nAnother video further down the page under the discussion of “If your furnace\nkeeps shutting off after about 5 minutes” shows the same project with a\ndifferent brand of furnace.\n\nIf your furnace has a pilot light, look for the flame. Check your owner’s\nmanual or the instructions posted inside the furnace cabinet for step-by-step\nlighting instructions. Usually this involves first turning the gas valve to\nOff and waiting a couple of minutes. Then you turn it to Pilot. Next, press\nand hold it down while you light the flame. Last, wait a minute or so, release\nit, and then turn it to On.\n\nIf the furnace won’t light or ignites but fails again, call a furnace repair\ntechnician.\n\nFind a Central Heating Repair Pro Near You\n\nGet Free Bids Now!\n\n## Heating or Cycling Problems\n\n#### If your furnace runs and provides some heat but not enough\n\n1Be sure nothing is blocking the flow of warm air.\n\n2Be sure the thermostat is set properly to “Heat” and the fan is set to “On”\nor “Auto.” Then try raising the set temperature 5 degrees and waiting a few\nminutes.\n\n3Be sure the room heating registers are open.\n\n4Check the filter. Because a dirty filter can reduce efficiency, replace it\nwith a new air filter if it’s dirty.\n\n5Last, if these simple steps don’t work, have a furnace repair technician\ncheck out your system because either the blower isn’t working properly or the\nsystem is out of balance.\n\nNeed help NOW? Get a Local Heating Pro Fast!\n\n#### If your furnace does not heat at all\n\nThermostat malfunctions cause most heating system failures. Other causes\ninclude a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse, or—in the case of combustion\nfurnaces—a pilot light that has gone out. If the heat doesn’t come on even\nwhen you adjust the thermostat above room temperature:\n\n1Be sure the heater’s thermostat is set to Heat (if yours is a heating and\ncooling system).\n\n©Don Vandervort, HomeTips\n\nIf a circuit has tripped, reset it by turning it off and on.\n\n2Be sure the furnace’s circuit breaker is on or that its fuse has not blown.\nCheck both the main electrical panel and any secondary subpanels that supply\npower to the unit. If the circuit has blown or tripped, reset the circuit\nbreaker by flipping it all the way off and then on again. Or replace the fuse.\nIf the circuit blows again, there is probably a short in the electrical system\nproviding power to the furnace. For this, you may need to call an electrical\ncontractor.\n\n3Be sure the furnace’s power switch is turned on. Look for the switch next to\nor inside the furnace cabinet. If it isn’t on, turn it on, and wait for the\nfurnace to engage.\n\n4The motor may need to be reset because of an overload. Look for a Reset\nbutton near the blower motor’s housing and, if you find one, press it. If\nnothing happens, wait about 30 minutes for the motor to cool, and then try the\nReset button again.\n\n5Turn off the power to the furnace at the main electrical panel or subpanel.\nLook for a fuse in the power switch. If one exists, see if it has blown.\nReplace the fuse (be sure to follow the instructions in your owner’s manual).\nIf you don’t have an owner’s manual or are unclear about what it will take to\ndo this, call a furnace repair technician.\n\n6With a gas furnace, the pilot light may have gone out or the gas valve may be\nshut off. Check the furnace’s ignition.\n\n7If the furnace still doesn’t work, be sure the thermostat isn’t faulty.\n\n#### If your furnace cycles on and off too often\n\nThe problem is often with the thermostat—especially if you have a combustion\nfurnace. For information on how to solve and repair this problem, see\nThermostat Repairs.\n\nIf your thermostat has a small lever that moves along a calibrated scale that\nindicates “longer” (not the heat temperature lever), you can try adjusting\nthis—the heat anticipator. Just set it one calibration mark closer to the\n“longer” setting if the furnace goes off and on too frequently or one mark\naway if the furnace allows room temperature to rise too high or drop too low\nbefore going on or off. It may take several hours for the thermostat to\nstabilize at this setting, so wait a while and then adjust it again if\nnecessary.\n\nIf making these adjustments doesn’t solve the problem, consider replacing your\nthermostat. When an electric-resistance furnace or heat pump turns off and on\ntoo frequently, the problem may be that the unit is overheating because of a\nclogged filter or a blower that is malfunctioning. First try cleaning or\nreplacing the filter.\n\nIf none of these measures do the trick, call a furnace repair technician.\n\n#### If your furnace keeps shutting off after about 5 minutes\n\nThis often indicates a problem with a faulty or dirty flame sensor. The video\nhere shows how to deal with this problem:\n\n## Furnace Does Not Blow Air\n\nIf your furnace’s motor runs but the blower doesn’t move air, the belt that\nconnects the two probably has broken. Replacing it is an easy fix. First, turn\noff all power to the unit and turn off the gas at the gas valve that serves\nthe furnace. Remove the door on the front of the furnace cabinet to give you\naccess to the blower (it might be on a slide-out drawer.) Check the number\nstamped on the belt and get an exact replacement from a home center or heating\nsupply outlet.\n\n©Don Vandervort, HomeTips\n\nReplacing a blower pulley is an easy fix.\n\nYou can usually slip the belt on the motor’s (smaller) pulley first and then\nstart it on the blower pulley. Rotate the blower pulley by hand, holding the\nbelt in place but keeping your fingers from getting caught between the belt\nand the pulley. The belt should slip right into place. If it seems to be too\ntight or difficult to set in place, it may be necessary to adjust the motor\nmount to provide more slack.\n\nThen you can re-tighten the tension once the belt is in place. Check the\nmanufacturer’s specifications for proper tension—in most cases, the belt\nshould deflect about an inch when you press down on it.\n\nFinally, some fan motors and fans need oiling; some have sealed bearings. If\nrecommended by your maintenance manual, oil the bearings according to the\nmanufacturer’s directions.\n\n## Blower Runs Continuously\n\nTwo things can cause a blower to run continuously: the room thermostat or the\nlimit switch located on the furnace just below the plenum (the box that\ndistributes heated air to all the ducts). The limit switch shuts off the\nfurnace if the air in the plenum gets too hot.\n\nCheck the thermostat to see if the Fan switch has been turned on. If it has,\nturn it to Off or to Auto. If it is set to Off or Auto, the furnace’s limit\nswitch must be adjusted.\n\nCall a furnace repair technician to adjust the limit switch, or follow the\ninstructions in your owner’s manual to reset the pointers on the fan side of\nthe limit control. Typically, the lower pointer should be set to about 90\ndegrees F., and the upper one should be at about 115 degrees F.\n\nFind a Central Heating Repair Pro Near You\n\nGet Free Bids Now!\n\n## Noisy Furnace or Duct Work\n\nMany heating ducts are metal, so they conduct noise quite readily from the\nair-handling unit to your rooms. To break the conduction of sound, you can\nhave a heating contractor insert flexible insulation duct work between the\nfurnace or air conditioner and the duct work runs.\n\n#### Pinging or Popping Sounds\n\nA pinging or popping sound coming from the duct work can come from thermal\nexpansion—the ductwork expanding and contracting as it heats and cools. Or,\nair blowing past a loose flap of metal can make the sound. Track along the\nduct runs, listening for the sound. If you locate it, make a small dent in the\nsheet metal to provide a more rigid surface that’s less likely to move as it\nheats and cools.\n\n#### Rattling Noises\n\nIf the furnace cabinet makes rattling noises when it runs, be sure the cover\npanels are screwed on tight. Tighten any loose panels.\n\n#### Squealing Noises\n\nSquealing sounds from a forced-air furnace generally occur when the belt that\nconnects the motor to the fan slips. Tighten the fit by adjusting the motor\nmount. Or, the belt is improperly aligned or worn and needs replacement.\nFollow the instructions in your owner’s manual.\n\nThis job involves removing the access panel, loosening a couple of bolts that\nhold the blower motor at the proper tension, and adjusting its distance or\nrealigning the belt. In many cases, it’s a good idea to remove the belt and\nbuy a replacement at a home center. Last, when reinstalling the belt, be\ncareful not to over-tighten it; this can wear out the motor bearings.\n\n#### Grinding Sounds\n\nIf the blower is making a grinding noise, shut off the unit and call a furnace\nrepair technician; the motor’s bearings are probably shot.\n\n## Furnace Not Working—Oil Burner\n\nFirst of all, if the oil burner goes on and off too much, clean or replace the\nfilter.\n\nIf your oil burner doesn’t work at all, check to see if it is receiving\nelectrical power, if the thermostat is broken or turned off, or if a flame\nsensor in the burner or heat sensor in the stack has signaled the unit to shut\noff.\n\nIn the event that replacing the filter or checking these issues don’t solve\nthe problem, call a furnace repair technician because oil-burning furnaces are\ncomplex to repair.\n\nNEXT SEE: • Maintenance Checklist for Central Heating Systems • How to Buy a\nFurnace for Heating Your Home • Furnaces & Heating Systems • How a Gas Furnace\nWorks • Buying a High-Efficiency Furnace\n\nFeatured Resource: Get a Local Heating Contractor\n\nCall for free estimates from local pros now: 1-866-342-3263\n\nAbout Don Vandervort\n\nDon Vandervort has developed his expertise for more than 30 years, as Building\nEditor for Sunset Books, Senior Editor at Home Magazine, author of more than\n30 home improvement books, and writer of countless magazine articles. He\nappeared for 3 seasons on HGTV’s “The Fix,” and served as MSN’s home expert\nfor several years. Don founded HomeTips in 1996.\n\nView all posts by Don Vandervort\n\nFurnace Not Working \| DIY Furnace Troubleshooting & Repairs was last modified:\nJune 24th, 2019 by Don Vandervort, HomeTips © 1997 to 2019\n\n### Next See:\n\n * How to Get Your Furnace Ready for Winter\n * Maintenance Checklist for Central Heating Systems\n * Winter Care Tips for Your Furnace & Appliances\n * Is A Home Warranty Worth The Money?\n\n## Join the Conversation\n\n#### Related Articles\n\n * ### Maintenance Checklist for Central Heating Systems\n\n * ### How to Buy a Furnace for Heating Your Home\n\n * ### Furnaces & Heating Systems\n\n##### Why We’re Experts\n\nHomeTips’s founder, Don Vandervort, is a nationally-known home improvement\nexpert. 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Your morning shower, instead of a warm and pleasant wakeup call, was spent futilely turning the knob towards “Hot” as your skin erupted in goosebumps. When you tried to scramble up some eggs for breakfast, the burner clicked but would not light.", "While all of these annoyances might cast a damper on your morning, there’s no need to call a repair person just yet. If your home’s gas-powered appliances are older than a decade or so, the problem might be as simple as a pilot light that’s gone out—and that’s something any homeowner can handle on their own. The pilot light is a small gas light meant to burn continuously in order to light a larger burner when needed, but it may go out if a draft extinguishes the light, its valve is dirty, or the thermocouple (the safety device that shuts off gas to the appliance when it detects no pilot light) is faulty.", "Most of today’s gas appliances have electric starters, rather than pilot lights. But if your older appliances still sport flames, it’s helpful to know how to light the pilot light should they ever get snuffed. Keep reading for the steps to follow in relighting pilot lights in a gas furnace, water heater, oven, or stove. One caveat, however: If you detect the strong smell of natural gas, do not attempt to light the pilot. Instead, leave the house and call your local gas company or 911.", "Forget about suffering through a freezing shower! If your water heater’s pilot light is out, check for relighting instructions fastened to the appliance. If your water heater doesn’t have directions, this basic method works for most models.", "STEP 1: Remove the access panel. Most water heaters have a small access panel covering the pilot light. Depending on your model, it might simply snap on and off, or you might need to use a screwdriver to remove the panel.", "STEP 2: Turn the gas regulator valve to “Off.” You’ll find a small gas regulator valve near the bottom of the water heater. Turn the valve to the “Off” position, and then wait for five minutes to allow any residual gas to clear from the pipe.", "STEP 3: Turn the temperature down. Near the gas regulator valve, you’ll find the temperature control valve. Turn it to the very lowest setting. On some water heaters, the lowest setting is labeled for pilot lighting.", "STEP 4: Assess the type of pilot ignition. Some older water heaters require you to apply a flame to light the pilot. In that case, you’ll want a butane barbecue lighter or fireplace match that’s long enough to reach the pilot without exposing your hand to the flame.", "If your water heater is a little newer, look for a red button or switch near the regulator valve. The red button will be labeled “Pilot ignition” or something similar. If your water heater has an ignitor, you will not need to apply a separate flame.", "STEP 5: Turn the gas regulator valve to the pilot position. Switch your gas regulator valve from “Off” to “Pilot.”", "STEP 6: Light the pilot light. If your water heater is old-style, push down on the regulator valve, and then apply your match or lighter to the tip of the pilot’s valve. Do not release the regulator valve for a minute or so after you see the pilot light ignite. This gives the thermocouple time to kick in and sense that the pilot light is on.", "If your water heater has an ignitor, press down simultaneously on the pilot valve and the red ignitor button. Continue to apply pressure until you see the pilot light ignite, and then for another minute or so to make sure it remains lit.", "STEP 7: Turn your water heater back on. Switch the gas regulator valve back to the “On” position, and reset the temperature valve to your desired setting. For safety, your water heater should never be set above 120 degrees Fahrenheit.", "There’s no reason to abandon a burner just because its pilot blew out. Check out your appliance manufacturer’s manual, which you may find online if not saved in your records. It should detail a process similar to what is laid out here.", "STEP 1: Switch everything off. Make sure that all burners are set to “Off,” and the oven is not on.", "STEP 2: Remove the burners. If you’d like, take the opportunity to give them a thorough scrubbing before setting them aside.", "STEP 3: Expose the pilot light valves. Some stovetops lift up to expose the inner workings, while others require you to lift out the drip pans. Either way, when the stovetop is open, you should see a small pipe connecting the two burners on the left, and another small pipe connecting the burners on the right. There is a pilot port in the center of each of these small pipes.", "STEP 4: Clean it up. Use a cloth or paper towel to wipe away any grease or grunge on the pilot light valve and the gas pipes.", "STEP 5: Light the pilot light. Using a long fireplace match or butane barbecue lighter, touch flame to the pilot light ports. The flame should light almost immediately.", "STEP 6: Close up the stovetop. Lower the stovetop lid or put the drip pans back into place. Return the burners to their normal positions.", "STEP 1: Ensure the entire appliance is off. Check that all burners are set to “Off,” and the oven is not running.", "STEP 2: Look for the oven’s pilot light. Unlike the stovetop, it can be tricky to find the oven’s pilot light, and you might need to get a little bit acrobatic in order to spot—and eventually reach—it. Depending on your brand and model of oven, the pilot light might be in a front corner of the oven, in a back corner of the oven, in the center near the door, or even inside the broiler towards the very back. You’ll see a small hole with a tiny valve inside it, often labeled “Pilot Light.” Consult your manufacturer if you don’t readily see it.", "STEP 3: Apply flame. Light your long match or barbecue lighter and hold it near the pilot light valve. The flame should catch almost immediately.", "There’s no need to put on a sweater or shiver in chilly misery. It’s not difficult to relight your gas furnace’s pilot light. As with these other appliances, it’s best to check with the manual first, but you can expect the process to be about as simple as it appears here.", "STEP 1: Turn off the furnace’s gas valve. On most furnaces, you’ll spot a small valve near the bottom of the unit with three positions: “On,” “Off,” and “Pilot.” Turn the valve to the “Off” position, and wait five minutes to allow any residual gas to clear from the pipes.", "STEP 2: Light the pilot light. Turn the valve to “Pilot.” Near the valve, you’ll see a small button labeled “Reset.” Press this button while applying your lit match or butane fireplace lighter to the pilot light valve. Hold the flame steady until the pilot ignites, then release the button.", "In any of the above scenarios, if your pilot light continues to go out, it may have a faulty thermocouple. While some homeowners are comfortable tackling the job (and the task could cost as little as a $20 replacement part), most prefer to call in a professional to replace this part.", "Disclosure: BobVila.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for publishers to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Light a Pilot Light on Any Gas Appliance \| Bob Vila\n\nHow to Light a Pilot Light on Any Gas Appliance \| Bob Vila\n\nExpert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home\nremodeling, home repair, and DIY. Tried, True, Trustworthy Home Advice\n\nNewsletters\n\nFind a Pro\n\nBob Vila Academy\n\n * How-To Center\n * Get Ideas\n * Find Info\n * Discuss It\n * Watch TV\n * Enter the Plow & Hearth Giveaway!\n\n * Major Systems\n\n# How To: Light a Pilot Light\n\n## Keep this guide handy in case you find yourself having to kickstart your\nold gas furnace, water heater, oven, or stove.\n\nBy Michelle Ullman\n\nPhoto: istockphoto.com\n\nYou woke up shivering in a cold house. Your morning shower, instead of a warm\nand pleasant wakeup call, was spent futilely turning the knob towards “Hot” as\nyour skin erupted in goosebumps. When you tried to scramble up some eggs for\nbreakfast, the burner clicked but would not light.\n\nWhile all of these annoyances might cast a damper on your morning, there’s no\nneed to call a repair person just yet. If your home’s gas-powered appliances\nare older than a decade or so, the problem might be as simple as a pilot light\nthat’s gone out—and that’s something any homeowner can handle on their own.\nThe pilot light is a small gas light meant to burn continuously in order to\nlight a larger burner when needed, but it may go out if a draft extinguishes\nthe light, its valve is dirty, or the thermocouple (the safety device that\nshuts off gas to the appliance when it detects no pilot light) is faulty.\n\nMost of today’s gas appliances have electric starters, rather than pilot\nlights. But if your older appliances still sport flames, it’s helpful to know\nhow to light the pilot light should they ever get snuffed. Keep reading for\nthe steps to follow in relighting pilot lights in a gas furnace, water heater,\noven, or stove. One caveat, however: If you detect the strong smell of natural\ngas, do not attempt to light the pilot. Instead, leave the house and call your\nlocal gas company or 911.\n\nPhoto: istockphoto.com\n\n### Relight a Gas Water Heater’s Pilot Light\n\nForget about suffering through a freezing shower! If your water heater’s pilot\nlight is out, check for relighting instructions fastened to the appliance. If\nyour water heater doesn’t have directions, this basic method works for most\nmodels.\n\nSTEP 1: Remove the access panel. Most water heaters have a small access panel\ncovering the pilot light. Depending on your model, it might simply snap on and\noff, or you might need to use a screwdriver to remove the panel.\n\nSTEP 2: Turn the gas regulator valve to “Off.” You’ll find a small gas\nregulator valve near the bottom of the water heater. Turn the valve to the\n“Off” position, and then wait for five minutes to allow any residual gas to\nclear from the pipe.\n\nSTEP 3: Turn the temperature down. Near the gas regulator valve, you’ll find\nthe temperature control valve. Turn it to the very lowest setting. On some\nwater heaters, the lowest setting is labeled for pilot lighting.\n\nSTEP 4: Assess the type of pilot ignition. Some older water heaters require\nyou to apply a flame to light the pilot. In that case, you’ll want a butane\nbarbecue lighter or fireplace match that’s long enough to reach the pilot\nwithout exposing your hand to the flame.\n\nIf your water heater is a little newer, look for a red button or switch near\nthe regulator valve. The red button will be labeled “Pilot ignition” or\nsomething similar. If your water heater has an ignitor, you will not need to\napply a separate flame.\n\nSTEP 5: Turn the gas regulator valve to the pilot position. Switch your gas\nregulator valve from “Off” to “Pilot.”\n\nSTEP 6: Light the pilot light. If your water heater is old-style, push down on\nthe regulator valve, and then apply your match or lighter to the tip of the\npilot’s valve. Do not release the regulator valve for a minute or so after you\nsee the pilot light ignite. This gives the thermocouple time to kick in and\nsense that the pilot light is on.\n\n##### Advertisement\n\nIf your water heater has an ignitor, press down simultaneously on the pilot\nvalve and the red ignitor button. Continue to apply pressure until you see the\npilot light ignite, and then for another minute or so to make sure it remains\nlit.\n\nSTEP 7: Turn your water heater back on. Switch the gas regulator valve back to\nthe “On” position, and reset the temperature valve to your desired setting.\nFor safety, your water heater should never be set above 120 degrees\nFahrenheit.\n\nSTEP 8: Replace the access panel. Screw or snap the access panel back into\nplace over the pilot light.\n\nPhoto: istockphoto.com\n\n### Relight a Gas Stove’s Pilot Light\n\nThere’s no reason to abandon a burner just because its pilot blew out. Check\nout your appliance manufacturer’s manual, which you may find online if not\nsaved in your records. It should detail a process similar to what is laid out\nhere.\n\nSTEP 1: Switch everything off. Make sure that all burners are set to “Off,”\nand the oven is not on.\n\nSTEP 2: Remove the burners. If you’d like, take the opportunity to give them a\nthorough scrubbing before setting them aside.\n\nSTEP 3: Expose the pilot light valves. Some stovetops lift up to expose the\ninner workings, while others require you to lift out the drip pans. Either\nway, when the stovetop is open, you should see a small pipe connecting the two\nburners on the left, and another small pipe connecting the burners on the\nright. There is a pilot port in the center of each of these small pipes.\n\nSTEP 4: Clean it up. Use a cloth or paper towel to wipe away any grease or\ngrunge on the pilot light valve and the gas pipes.\n\nSTEP 5: Light the pilot light. Using a long fireplace match or butane barbecue\nlighter, touch flame to the pilot light ports. The flame should light almost\nimmediately.\n\nSTEP 6: Close up the stovetop. Lower the stovetop lid or put the drip pans\nback into place. Return the burners to their normal positions.\n\nPhoto: istockphoto.com\n\n### Relight a Gas Oven’s Pilot Light\n\nIf your casserole won’t cook because your oven isn’t getting hot, it’s time to\ncheck the pilot light.\n\nSTEP 1: Ensure the entire appliance is off. Check that all burners are set to\n“Off,” and the oven is not running.\n\nSTEP 2: Look for the oven’s pilot light. Unlike the stovetop, it can be tricky\nto find the oven’s pilot light, and you might need to get a little bit\nacrobatic in order to spot—and eventually reach—it. Depending on your brand\nand model of oven, the pilot light might be in a front corner of the oven, in\na back corner of the oven, in the center near the door, or even inside the\nbroiler towards the very back. You’ll see a small hole with a tiny valve\ninside it, often labeled “Pilot Light.” Consult your manufacturer if you don’t\nreadily see it.\n\nSTEP 3: Apply flame. Light your long match or barbecue lighter and hold it\nnear the pilot light valve. The flame should catch almost immediately.\n\nPhoto: istockphoto.com\n\n### Relight a Gas Furnace’s Pilot Light\n\nThere’s no need to put on a sweater or shiver in chilly misery. It’s not\ndifficult to relight your gas furnace’s pilot light. As with these other\nappliances, it’s best to check with the manual first, but you can expect the\nprocess to be about as simple as it appears here.\n\nSTEP 1: Turn off the furnace’s gas valve. On most furnaces, you’ll spot a\nsmall valve near the bottom of the unit with three positions: “On,” “Off,” and\n“Pilot.” Turn the valve to the “Off” position, and wait five minutes to allow\nany residual gas to clear from the pipes.\n\nSTEP 2: Light the pilot light. Turn the valve to “Pilot.” Near the valve,\nyou’ll see a small button labeled “Reset.” Press this button while applying\nyour lit match or butane fireplace lighter to the pilot light valve. Hold the\nflame steady until the pilot ignites, then release the button.\n\nSTEP 3: Turn your furnace back on. Switch the valve back to the “On” position.\n\nIn any of the above scenarios, if your pilot light continues to go out, it may\nhave a faulty thermocouple. While some homeowners are comfortable tackling the\njob (and the task could cost as little as a $20 replacement part), most prefer\nto call in a professional to replace this part.\n\n##### Advertisement\n\n##### Advertisement\n\n##### Advertisement\n\nDisclosure: BobVila.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates\nProgram, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for\npublishers to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.\n\nTAGS:\n\nHOW TO\n\nMAINTAIN\n\nREPAIR\n\nKITCHEN\n\nAPPLIANCE\n\nFURNACES\n\nWATER HEATERS\n\n### Related Products\n\nPrev Next\n\n * BUY\n\nSTANLEY 68-012M All-In-One 6-Way Screwdriver\n\n$4.37 from Amazon\n\n * BUY\n\nSparkle Paper Towels, 24 Giant+ Rolls, Modern White, Pick-A-Size, 24 = 46\nRegular Rolls\n\n$13.00 from Amazon\n\n * BUY\n\nAmazonBasics Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - 24-Pack\n\n$9.89 from Amazon\n\n * BUY\n\nLasko CD09250 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat Tabletop Or Under-\nDesk, Black\n\n$31.99 from Amazon\n\n * BUY\n\nWeber 14402001 Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Copper\n\n$149.00 from Amazon\n\n * BUY\n\nKenmore 5.7 cu. ft. 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All rights reserved\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.water-heater-repair-guide.com/waterheaterpilotlight.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190616083343/https://www.water-heater-repair-guide.com/waterheaterpilotlight.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Water Heater Pilot Light Lighting Instructions", "passages": [ "Older style heaters will have an access panel at the bottom of the tank.The pilot can be lit with a match.", "Newer style water heaters have a sealed burner compartment and the pilot is lit with a push button spark generator.", "Safety First Stand beside your water heater. Do you smell gas? Now kneel down next to the gas/control valve. If you don't smell gas your ready to light your pilot light.If you smell gas call your gas supplier right away.", "Some models don't have a pilot button. The on/off control knob itself is pressed down when it is set on pilot.", "Slowly release the button. The pilot should stay lit. If it goes out re-light it and hold the button down a little longer.", "If your gas has been turned off or if you have ran out of gas you will need to hold the pilot button down until all the air is out of the line.", "If after lighting your hot water heater pilot light it goes out again or if it won't stay lit, you may need to check your water heater thermocouple.", "This is usually caused by rust falling off of the bottom of the tank and clogging the burner and/or the orifice. Gas will build up in the burner chamber before it reaches the pilot . The results is flame rolling out of the access opening when the burner is fired.", "A drafty room such as a garage. Attic fans have been known to pull air across the burner chamber and put out a pilot light. Down draft entering the vent ( on a windy day )." ] }, "parsed_md": "Water Heater Pilot Light Lighting Instructions\n\nWater Heater Repair Guide\n\nMenu\n\n * Home\n * sitemap\n * Water Heater Parts\n\n * electric parts\n * gas parts\n * Electric Water Heaters\n\n * troubleshooting\n * check wh power\n * reset button\n * thermostat\n * elements\n * electric repair tips\n * Gas Water Heaters\n\n * troubleshooting\n * thermocouple\n * pilot light\n * gas valve\n * pilot orifice\n * FVIR wh\n * Miscellaneous\n\n * general problems\n * low pressure\n * water temperature\n * leak\n * relief valve\n * drain valve\n * noise\n * sizing guide\n * gas vs electric\n * repair info.\n * manufacturers\n * Clean-Maintenance\n\n * maintenance\n * flush\n * drain\n * clean\n * smelly water\n * life expectancy\n * point of use\n * Water Heaters\n\n * 2.5 gal.\n * Administrative\n\n * Privacy Policy\n * Disclaimer\n * Earning Disclosure\n\n# Water Heater Pilot Light\n\nStep by step guide for lighting a water heater pilot light.\n\nThis guide on this page is for lighting the pilot on older style water\nheaters.\n\nOlder style heaters will have an access panel at the bottom of the tank.The\npilot can be lit with a match.\n\nNewer style water heaters have a sealed burner compartment and the pilot is\nlit with a push button spark generator.\n\nIf you have a new style water heater go to hot water heater pilot light for\nlighting instructions.\n\n## Lighting the pilot light on older style water heaters.\n\nSafety First Stand beside your water heater. Do you smell gas? Now kneel down\nnext to the gas/control valve. If you don't smell gas your ready to light your\npilot light.If you smell gas call your gas supplier right away.\n\nThis is an older style gas water heater.\n\nTurn the temperature control knob to the lowest setting.\n\nTurn the on/off control knob to the the pilot setting.\n\nRemove both the outer and inner access panels.\n\nPress and hold the water heater pilot button down.\n\nYour gas valve/thermostat may look different from the one in the picture but\nthey all work the same.\n\nSome models don't have a pilot button. The on/off control knob itself is\npressed down when it is set on pilot.\n\nThe smaller silver tube coming out of the bottom of the gas control valve is\nthe pilot supply tube.\n\nFollow it to the end with a match and light the pilot.\n\nContinue to hold the pilot button down for 20 to 30 seconds after the pilot is\nlit.\n\nSlowly release the button. The pilot should stay lit. If it goes out re-light\nit and hold the button down a little longer.\n\nIf your gas has been turned off or if you have ran out of gas you will need to\nhold the pilot button down until all the air is out of the line.\n\nIf after lighting your hot water heater pilot light it goes out again or if it\nwon't stay lit, you may need to check your water heater thermocouple.\n\nOk got your water heater pilot lit? Great!\n\nDon't fire up your burner yet.\n\nA lot of people have been burned (usually in the face and eyes) because of\nblowback/rollout from the burner.\n\nThis is usually caused by rust falling off of the bottom of the tank and\nclogging the burner and/or the orifice. Gas will build up in the burner\nchamber before it reaches the pilot . The results is flame rolling out of the\naccess opening when the burner is fired.\n\nNever fire your burner with the access panels off.\n\nReplace both the inner and outer access panels.\n\nTurn the on/off control knob to the on position.\n\nTurn the temperature control knob to the desired setting.\n\nYou should hear your burner fire up.\n\n## Why did my water heater pilot light go out?\n\nThe most likely reason will be the thermocouple.\n\nA drafty room such as a garage. Attic fans have been known to pull air across\nthe burner chamber and put out a pilot light. Down draft entering the vent (\non a windy day ).\n\nReturn to top\n\nWater heater home > Water heater pilot light\n\n * Home\n * sitemap\n\n### Water Heater Parts\n\n * electric parts\n * gas parts\n\n### Electric Water Heaters\n\n * troubleshooting\n * check wh power\n * reset button\n * thermostat\n * elements\n * electric repair tips\n\n### Gas Water Heaters\n\n * troubleshooting\n * thermocouple\n * pilot light\n * gas valve\n * pilot orifice\n * FVIR wh\n\n### Miscellaneous\n\n * general problems\n * low pressure\n * water temperature\n * leak\n * relief valve\n * drain valve\n * noise\n * sizing guide\n * gas vs electric\n * repair info.\n * manufacturers\n\n### Clean-Maintenance\n\n * maintenance\n * flush\n * drain\n * clean\n * smelly water\n * life expectancy\n * point of use\n\n### Water Heaters\n\n * 2.5 gal.\n\n### Administrative\n\n * Privacy Policy\n * Disclaimer\n * Earning Disclosure\n\nCopyright 2009-2018, All Rights Reserved, www.Water-Heater-Repair-Guide.com\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-light-a-stovetop-and-oven-pilot-light-253182", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180324035227/https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-light-a-stovetop-and-oven-pilot-light-253182", "parsed_text": { "title": "How To Light a Stovetop and Oven Pilot Light", "passages": [ "In older gas stoves, a small light called a pilot should constantly be on. This tiny flame is used to light bigger ones on your stovetop burners and oven. Occasionally, that light can go off, whether it's because it's covered in debris, a draft or other gust of wind has blown it out, or you have an older over that's gotten finnecky over time. When that happens, the burners and the oven will not ignite, which means you can't cook your food. Fortunately, it's fairly easy to relight a pilot light that has gone out. Here's how.", "Turn everything off: Make sure your kitchen doesn't smell like gas, which it could if you've been trying to light the stove or oven for a while and it's not igniting. If it does smell like gas, make sure both then oven and the burners are turned off, and open the windows to ventilate the kitchen before addressing the problem. If you've got it, refer to the appliance manual for instructions. If not, continue...", "Turn everything off: Make sure your kitchen doesn't smell like gas, which it could if you've been trying to light the stove or oven for a while and it's not igniting. If it does smell like gas, make sure both then oven and the burners are turned off, and open the windows to ventilate the kitchen before addressing the problem. If you've got it, refer to the appliance manual for instructions. If not, continue.", "Remove the burners: If your stovetop is not igniting, remove the burners. Maybe set them in the sink to soak. Now would be a good time to clean them, because why not? See: How To Clean Enameled Cast Iron Stove Grates", "Open up the stovetop: Depending on your oven, the entire top might lift up from a hinge, which will hold it in place once open. Or your drip trays will be removable to reveal the workings of the stovetop.", "Find the pilot port: Underneath, there will be one gas line connecting the two left-side burners, and another gas line connecting the right-side burners. In the middle of each of those pipes is the pilot port, the opening where, when things are working properly, you'll see a little blue flame there called the pilot light.", "Clean the area: Make sure there is no grease or debris on the pipes or blocking opening. If you see anything, wipe it up gently with your microfiber cloth.", "Light the pilot light: Use your lighter to light each of the openings. A small blue flame should shoot up.", "Replace the parts and check the burners: Close the top of the stovetop and replace the burners. You did it! Your burners should ignite just fine now!", "Turn everything off: Make sure your kitchen doesn't smell like gas, which it could if you've been trying to light the stove or oven for a while and it's not igniting. If it does smell like gas, make sure both then oven and the burners are turned off, and open the windows to ventilate the kitchen before addressing the problem. If you've got it, refer to the appliance manual for instructions. If not, continue...", "Turn everything off: Make sure your kitchen doesn't smell like gas, which it could if you've been trying to light the stove or oven for a while and it's not igniting. If it does smell like gas, make sure both then oven and the burners are turned off, and open the windows to ventilate the kitchen before addressing the problem. If you've got it, refer to the appliance manual for instructions. If not, continue.", "Locate and light the pilot light: It's often labeled \"pilot light,\" and can be a small hole in the bottom of the oven, front center near the door opening, or in a back corner. If you don't see it inside the oven, it could be in the back of the broiler compartment. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the area. Light your lighter or match and hold it near the hole. The pilot light should light immediately.", "If these instructions don't work for the burners or the oven, it's time to call your super or a repair professional.", "Kitchn supports our readers with carefully chosen product recommendations to improve life at home. You support us through our independently chosen links, many of which earn us a commission." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Light a Stovetop and Oven Pilot Light \| Kitchn\n\n * Facebook\n\n * Pinterest\n\n * Instagram\n\n * Email\n\nSearch\n\nHow To Light a Stovetop and Oven Pilot Light\n\nHow To\n\n# How To Light a Stovetop and Oven Pilot Light\n\nAyn-Monique Klahre\n\nFeb 4, 2018\n\n * How To\n * Ovens\n\nShare\n\nPin It\n\nEmail\n\nShare\n\nPin It\n\nEmail\n\nShare\n\nPin It\n\nEmail\n\n(Image credit: Leela Cyd)\n\nShare\n\nPin It\n\nEmail\n\nOpen Slideshow\n\nIn older gas stoves, a small light called a pilot should constantly be on.\nThis tiny flame is used to light bigger ones on your stovetop burners and\noven. Occasionally, that light can go off, whether it's because it's covered\nin debris, a draft or other gust of wind has blown it out, or you have an\nolder over that's gotten finnecky over time. When that happens, the burners\nand the oven will not ignite, which means you can't cook your food.\nFortunately, it's fairly easy to relight a pilot light that has gone out.\nHere's how.\n\nTurn everything off: Make sure your kitchen doesn't smell like gas, which it\ncould if you've been trying to light the stove or oven for a while and it's\nnot igniting. If it does smell like gas, make sure both then oven and the\nburners are turned off, and open the windows to ventilate the kitchen before\naddressing the problem. If you've got it, refer to the appliance manual for\ninstructions. If not, continue...\n\n## How To Light a Stovetop Pilot Light\n\n### What you'll need\n\n * Microfiber cloth\n * Lighter (one with a long wand is easiest) or match\n\n### Instructions\n\n 1. Turn everything off: Make sure your kitchen doesn't smell like gas, which it could if you've been trying to light the stove or oven for a while and it's not igniting. If it does smell like gas, make sure both then oven and the burners are turned off, and open the windows to ventilate the kitchen before addressing the problem. If you've got it, refer to the appliance manual for instructions. If not, continue.\n 2. Remove the burners: If your stovetop is not igniting, remove the burners. Maybe set them in the sink to soak. Now would be a good time to clean them, because why not? See: How To Clean Enameled Cast Iron Stove Grates\n 3. Open up the stovetop: Depending on your oven, the entire top might lift up from a hinge, which will hold it in place once open. Or your drip trays will be removable to reveal the workings of the stovetop.\n 4. Find the pilot port: Underneath, there will be one gas line connecting the two left-side burners, and another gas line connecting the right-side burners. In the middle of each of those pipes is the pilot port, the opening where, when things are working properly, you'll see a little blue flame there called the pilot light.\n 5. Clean the area: Make sure there is no grease or debris on the pipes or blocking opening. If you see anything, wipe it up gently with your microfiber cloth.\n 6. Light the pilot light: Use your lighter to light each of the openings. A small blue flame should shoot up.\n 7. Replace the parts and check the burners: Close the top of the stovetop and replace the burners. You did it! Your burners should ignite just fine now!\n\nTurn everything off: Make sure your kitchen doesn't smell like gas, which it\ncould if you've been trying to light the stove or oven for a while and it's\nnot igniting. If it does smell like gas, make sure both then oven and the\nburners are turned off, and open the windows to ventilate the kitchen before\naddressing the problem. If you've got it, refer to the appliance manual for\ninstructions. If not, continue...\n\n## How To Light an Oven Pilot Light\n\n### What you'll need\n\n * Microfiber cloth\n * Lighter (one with a long wand is easiest) or match\n\n### Instructions\n\n 1. Turn everything off: Make sure your kitchen doesn't smell like gas, which it could if you've been trying to light the stove or oven for a while and it's not igniting. If it does smell like gas, make sure both then oven and the burners are turned off, and open the windows to ventilate the kitchen before addressing the problem. If you've got it, refer to the appliance manual for instructions. If not, continue.\n 2. Locate and light the pilot light: It's often labeled \"pilot light,\" and can be a small hole in the bottom of the oven, front center near the door opening, or in a back corner. If you don't see it inside the oven, it could be in the back of the broiler compartment. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the area. Light your lighter or match and hold it near the hole. The pilot light should light immediately.\n 3. Check the oven: Turn on the oven and see if it starts heating up.\n 4. Turn the oven off: Unless you plan on using it, turn the oven off.\n\n### Note\n\n * If these instructions don't work for the burners or the oven, it's time to call your super or a repair professional.\n\nKitchn supports our readers with carefully chosen product recommendations to\nimprove life at home. 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204,462	How To Make a Girl Think You're Cute	Understanding what a girl likes can be hard, and it can be even harder to impress her! However, if you look and act your best, you'll stand a better chance of winning her over. One way to seem cute is to be a little shy! The next time you’re around your crush, make eye contact then look away quickly. Or, hide behind your hair when you talk to them. Not only will this make you seem cute, but it will give you an air of mystery that makes things more exciting. Additionally, don’t forget to smile, since a charming smile goes a long way. Besides acting cute, you can try out a new, cute haircut! If you have a favorite celebrity or athlete, consider getting a hair cut similar to theirs. Just bring a photo in when you go to the hairdresser for reference.	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Unfortunately, this is about the only formal lesson you got in personal hygiene and grooming. From that point on, you were on your own.", "Perhaps this is all a big conspiracy put on by the makers of Axe Body Spray; they want to ensure that guys have no idea how to avoid smelling like sweaty apes without dousing themselves in cologne and deodorant. Or maybe it’s just not very cool for bros to sit around and brag about their personal hygiene. Either way, there are some serious personal hygiene tips and habits that are missing from the average male’s daily routine.", "The freshness of your breath is the ambassador of your words. You could be whispering the sweetest of sonnets into someone’s ear, but if you smell like you just gargled a sewer rat, it’s going to be a turnoff no matter what.", "Invest in a decent electric toothbrush. Every time I see my dentist, he slips me a $10 coupon for an electric toothbrush. Either he’s a shill (doubt it) or these things really work. The key is to get a decent one, not just one of those regular toothbrushes that vibrates. You should spend at least $100 on your starter kit, if not a little more.", "You can get a Philips Sonicare FlexCare brush that will treat you right for $111 or so. Or, if you're on a budget, you can spend $35 on an Oral-B Vitality Dual Clean. While clearly inferior to the higher end models, it has something that is guaranteed to improve your brushing: a 2-minute timer. A timer ensures that you’re brushing for the recommended amount of time. You might be surprised at how little time you spend on your teeth currently.", "Floss everyday. We all know that flossing is important, but few of us do it consistently. But it’s really, really worth it. It’ll freshen your breath, prevent gum disease and save you from those withering looks from your dental hygienist.", "The problem for most guys, though, is the hardware. I’m willing to bet that if flossing wasn’t such a pain in the ass, you’d do it more often. Try buying a cheap reusable floss holder instead of using naked floss. You can get a pack of three for $10 and keep refilling them with normal floss. Heck, with one of these, you might even enjoy flossing.", "Avoid those disposable flossers that you’ll see in the checkout lines at grocery stores. Not only will they cost you way more in the long run, but they produce a lot of garbage as well.", "Bonus tip: According to the American Dental Association, it doesn’t matter if you brush then floss or floss then brush, just so long as you use an ADA approved product and do both tasks diligently.", "Brush your tongue. Buildup on your tongue not only looks disgusting, but it’s the number one cause of bad breath. Giving your tongue a good scrub when you’re brushing your teeth can nix this. But if you have a sensitive gag flex, you might want to try some of these tips:", "Make a fist with your left hand with your thumb inside and hold it tightly. For many people, this suppresses the gag reflex; no one is sure why.", "If all else fails, buy a tongue scraper (ask your dentist) or use a piece of floss to scrape your tongue.", "Investigate for tonsil stones. Tonsil stones, or tonsillolith, are solidified deposits of food, bacteria and other junk that collects in the nooks and crannies of your tonsils. As you can imagine, they smell pretty nasty. So, if you have chronic bad breath, you may want to scope out the back of your mouth and see if you can spot any of these buggers.", "You can see some pictures of what you’re looking for here. To remove them, try gargling with salt water or knocking them out with a toothpick or Q-tip. If all else fails, ask your doctor–you may be prescribed antibiotics, or in extreme cases, undergo surgery to remove your tonsil stones.", "Showering feels like hitting the “reset” button on your accumulated stank. But chances are, you’re doing it wrong. Consider changing it up:", "Don’t shower everyday. Your mileage may vary on this, but most people don’t need to shower every day. In fact, showering every day strips away the necessary oils in your skin and hair, which makes your body produce more to compensate. You can probably get away with showering once every other day. If you can’t swing that, skip the shampoo every other shower. If your hair gets greasy spots, try sprinkling some baby powder around the roots between shampoo days.", "You might also want to consider a dry shampoo for no-shower days. You can make your own by grinding together 1 cup of oatmeal with 1 cup of baking soda. Sprinkle it on your roots, wait a few minutes and then comb it out. Fresh!", "Wash your face with honey. If you have extremely sensitive skin, or are just looking for a cheap organic face wash, try this: Wash your face with honey. I mean it. Go to your nearest hippy food co-op or Whole Foods and get some local, raw honey (commercial honey is often too processed to have the same benefits). Honey is a natural humectant (e.g. moisturizes without leaving oily residue) and exfoliant. It even has natural antibacterial qualities.", "Wet your face in the shower and massage it into your face. Leave it there as you wash the rest of your body and rinse it off last thing before getting out.", "Actually wash your feet. Guess what? Soaking your feet in half an inch of soapy runoff while standing in the shower doesn't count as washing your feet. Get in there with a wash cloth and scrub your toes and the bottom of your feet. This will help you kick embarrassing foot fungus and other odorous or unsightly issues.", "Cool off before hopping out of the shower. This may sound masochistic, but right before you get out of the shower, turn it on full blast cold. There are numerous benefits to this so-called James Bond Shower (see: awesome article from The Art of Manliness), chiefly in the hair and skin department. But in the summer, it also prevents you from sweating the moment you step out of the shower and getting stinky all over again.", "This is where things get really dirty. On any given day, all this business in your boxers is yours and yours alone. But when things get up close and personal, bad hygiene downstairs becomes much more noticeable. Follow these measures, or risk having her ask “who’s got the funk?” the next time you get down.", "Pop a squat. If you’ve been to the non-touristy parts of Asia or Africa, then you’ve likely encountered a squat toilet. To you, these may seem primitive, possibly gross. But in reality, squatting is the most natural position for taking care of business, with numerous health benefits. It requires less straining and leaves less residue behind. In fact, many public squatting toilets don’t even provide toilet paper, since it’s often not necessary when you’re popping a squat.", "Elevating your feet can give you some of the smooth moving benefits of a squat toilet, even on your dumb American toilet. A six-inch footrest should do the trick. If you don’t want guests asking you why you have a step stool in front of the can, then you could try using a big pack of toilet paper as a footrest.", "Use baby wipes. And use them for the same reason a baby uses them. Fellow Primer contributor Justin Brown already covered this one in his Five Readily- Available Products You Should Try rundown.", "Answer me this: when you want to wash your face, do you use a dry washcloth? When you want your hair clean, do you just grab a towel and rub your dry scalp for a few minutes? No. And that’s because the best way to get our bodies (or specific parts of our bodies) clean is with a bit of moisture. See where I’m going with this?", "You can try wiping with normal tp then using a baby wipe as final clean up. This trend is becoming so prevalent manufacturers now sell wipes that aren't branded for babies.", "Just one caveat: flushable baby wipes aren’t always as flushable as advertised. They can clog up your plumbing just like a tampon can. Proceed with caution, or dispose of them in a lidded trash can.", "At the very, very least you should be getting that area as clean as possible at every shower. Don’t be squeamish. Get some soap and water and take care of it. You’ll be cleaner and more comfortable, I promise. You’d be shocked at how many dudes have admitted to never even considering this step.", "Eliminate chafing. If you’ve seen the “Fun Run Race for the Cure” episode of The Office, you already know that chafing is a serious issue. But it’s not limited to your nipples. You might want to check out ChafeStick, a 100% organic skin balm for “Monkey butt, Cycle sores, Runner's chafe, Diaper rash, Gig butt, Boardie's rash, Swamp nuts, Harness chafe, Swimmer's rash, Road burn, and any other skin irritation.”", "For a specialty product that’s a bit more targeted, consider Fresh Balls (not joking). Avoid using baby powder. There’s talc and other nasty stuff in baby powder that can seriously over-dry your boys to the point that they become raw.", "Cologne below. On a similar note, you should consider a quick spray of cologne on the front and back of your boxers before you head out. Your crotch is like the armpit of your legs, but unlike your pits, it doesn't get deodorant. Chances may be slim that anyone will be close enough to notice the cologne down there, but if someone is, then odor may be mission critical. As for the back of your boxers, there's apocryphal testament that cologne can CYA in case of gas. How true this is depends on the circumstances, and perhaps what you ate...", "Keep a cool hand. Sweaty palms are a blight on the business world, or anywhere else, really. A soggy handshake conveys nervousness, dishonesty or just plain ickiness. To stay ahead of the game, try washing your hands with cool (but not freezing cold) water prior to a meeting, social mixer or any other situation where you might be extending your paw. If that doesn’t work, as your doctor to prescribe some Drysol antiperspirant. This prescription strength antiperspirant is so powerful that you only need to use it once a week.", "Change your sheets once a week. In college, I bet the only time you changed your sheets was when someone barfed in your bed. That doesn’t fly anymore. Change your bed sheets once a week. Swap out your pillow case just as often, if not more. This will help reduce acne and the dreaded bacne.", "If you find yourself breaking out, use a new pillowcase every night or put a clean towel over your pillow.", "Pluck your unibrow. Not really a hygiene issue, per se, but if you’ve been shaving the Great Fuzzy Caterpillar that arches across your brow, don’t. Plucking is more precise, lasts longer and doesn’t run the risk of a cut in the middle of your forehead. All you need is a pair of laser cut tweezers–don’t cheap out and use the ones in your Swiss Army Knife. They won’t get the job done nearly as well. Tweezerman is a good brand that’ll set you back just $20.", "With all of the above being said, the last thing you should do is follow any hygiene advice blindly. Each person’s body is different. Some of us sweat more, some of us have oilier hair, some of us have sensitive skin or deep belly buttons or hairy armpits. You may need to adjust some of the advice in this article to suit the way your body works.", "Got any other hot hygiene tips? Share them in the comments section. Don’t be shy. It’s for the good of humanity.", "P.S. A big shout out to redditor NickTheNewbie who kicked off the thread that inspired this article. Hat tips all around to the Reddit community for some truly enlightening hygiene insight.", "\"Aged liked a fine wine,\" is a popular adage, but not all wine gets better with age, and the best wines aren't all old. No need to be embarrassed when you're drinking that fine bottle of 2009 vino, we... [more]", "Do you find yourself lying awake at night, fretting over things like the kid you made fun of at recess 18 years ago or that stupid thing you said in the elevator yesterday? We all do it, and it's ... [more]", "After reading through this guide, you should have a working knowledge of the different types of wine and enough vocabulary to set out and buy your first serious bottle. (And maybe impress your date ... [more]", "Looking to make your place a little more...you? Use this easy 3-step guide to decipher which interior styles you like most and learn how to incorporate them into a place you'll be proud of." ] }, "parsed_md": "Personal Hygiene Tips For Your Daily Routine\n\ncatchall\n\nClose\n\nOpen\n\n * * Home\n * About\n * Contact\n * The Content\n\n * Subscribe\n\nJoin 30,000 other guys just like you. Primer is proudly spam free, Unsubscribe\nat any time.\n\n * Search\n\nX\n\nThe Secret Manual to\n\nAffordable style, self-development, how-tos, and apartment DIY\n\nfor the Self-made Man\n\n# 15 Hygiene Habits That You Shouldn’t Miss in Your Daily Routine\n\nHygiene is one of those things everyone is expected to know but no one ever\ntalks about, and there's more to it than just wearing deodorant and rinsing\nwith mouthwash.\n\n30 March,2017By Jack Busch\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links, read about our editorial promise\n\nYou probably remember that Sunday afternoon when your dad pulled you aside and\ntaught you how to shave like a man. Unfortunately, this is about the only\nformal lesson you got in personal hygiene and grooming. From that point on,\nyou were on your own.\n\nPerhaps this is all a big conspiracy put on by the makers of Axe Body Spray;\nthey want to ensure that guys have no idea how to avoid smelling like sweaty\napes without dousing themselves in cologne and deodorant. Or maybe it’s just\nnot very cool for bros to sit around and brag about their personal hygiene.\nEither way, there are some serious personal hygiene tips and habits that are\nmissing from the average male’s daily routine.\n\nHere’s what you should be doing on a regular basis:\n\n## Inside Your Mouth\n\nThe freshness of your breath is the ambassador of your words. You could be\nwhispering the sweetest of sonnets into someone’s ear, but if you smell like\nyou just gargled a sewer rat, it’s going to be a turnoff no matter what.\n\nThese tips will help keep things fresh all day:\n\nInvest in a decent electric toothbrush. Every time I see my dentist, he slips\nme a $10 coupon for an electric toothbrush. Either he’s a shill (doubt it) or\nthese things really work. The key is to get a decent one, not just one of\nthose regular toothbrushes that vibrates. You should spend at least $100 on\nyour starter kit, if not a little more.\n\nYou can get a Philips Sonicare FlexCare brush that will treat you right for\n$111 or so. Or, if you're on a budget, you can spend $35 on an Oral-B Vitality\nDual Clean. While clearly inferior to the higher end models, it has something\nthat is guaranteed to improve your brushing: a 2-minute timer. A timer ensures\nthat you’re brushing for the recommended amount of time. You might be\nsurprised at how little time you spend on your teeth currently.\n\nFloss everyday. We all know that flossing is important, but few of us do it\nconsistently. But it’s really, really worth it. It’ll freshen your breath,\nprevent gum disease and save you from those withering looks from your dental\nhygienist.\n\nThe problem for most guys, though, is the hardware. I’m willing to bet that if\nflossing wasn’t such a pain in the ass, you’d do it more often. Try buying a\ncheap reusable floss holder instead of using naked floss. You can get a pack\nof three for $10 and keep refilling them with normal floss. Heck, with one of\nthese, you might even enjoy flossing.\n\nAvoid those disposable flossers that you’ll see in the checkout lines at\ngrocery stores. Not only will they cost you way more in the long run, but they\nproduce a lot of garbage as well.\n\nBonus tip: According to the American Dental Association, it doesn’t matter if\nyou brush then floss or floss then brush, just so long as you use an ADA\napproved product and do both tasks diligently.\n\nBrush your tongue. Buildup on your tongue not only looks disgusting, but it’s\nthe number one cause of bad breath. Giving your tongue a good scrub when\nyou’re brushing your teeth can nix this. But if you have a sensitive gag flex,\nyou might want to try some of these tips:\n\n 1. Make a fist with your left hand with your thumb inside and hold it tightly. For many people, this suppresses the gag reflex; no one is sure why.\n 2. Exhale through your mouth as you brush.\n 3. Brush perpendicular to your tongue (i.e. side to side) rather than back and forth.\n\nIf all else fails, buy a tongue scraper (ask your dentist) or use a piece of\nfloss to scrape your tongue.\n\nInvestigate for tonsil stones. Tonsil stones, or tonsillolith, are solidified\ndeposits of food, bacteria and other junk that collects in the nooks and\ncrannies of your tonsils. As you can imagine, they smell pretty nasty. So, if\nyou have chronic bad breath, you may want to scope out the back of your mouth\nand see if you can spot any of these buggers.\n\nYou can see some pictures of what you’re looking for here. To remove them, try\ngargling with salt water or knocking them out with a toothpick or Q-tip. If\nall else fails, ask your doctor–you may be prescribed antibiotics, or in\nextreme cases, undergo surgery to remove your tonsil stones.\n\n## In the Shower\n\nShowering feels like hitting the “reset” button on your accumulated stank. But\nchances are, you’re doing it wrong. Consider changing it up:\n\nDon’t shower everyday. Your mileage may vary on this, but most people don’t\nneed to shower every day. In fact, showering every day strips away the\nnecessary oils in your skin and hair, which makes your body produce more to\ncompensate. You can probably get away with showering once every other day. If\nyou can’t swing that, skip the shampoo every other shower. If your hair gets\ngreasy spots, try sprinkling some baby powder around the roots between shampoo\ndays.\n\nYou might also want to consider a dry shampoo for no-shower days. You can make\nyour own by grinding together 1 cup of oatmeal with 1 cup of baking soda.\nSprinkle it on your roots, wait a few minutes and then comb it out. Fresh!\n\nWash your face with honey. If you have extremely sensitive skin, or are just\nlooking for a cheap organic face wash, try this: Wash your face with honey. I\nmean it. Go to your nearest hippy food co-op or Whole Foods and get some\nlocal, raw honey (commercial honey is often too processed to have the same\nbenefits). Honey is a natural humectant (e.g. moisturizes without leaving oily\nresidue) and exfoliant. It even has natural antibacterial qualities.\n\nWet your face in the shower and massage it into your face. Leave it there as\nyou wash the rest of your body and rinse it off last thing before getting out.\n\nActually wash your feet. Guess what? Soaking your feet in half an inch of\nsoapy runoff while standing in the shower doesn't count as washing your feet.\nGet in there with a wash cloth and scrub your toes and the bottom of your\nfeet. This will help you kick embarrassing foot fungus and other odorous or\nunsightly issues.\n\nCool off before hopping out of the shower. This may sound masochistic, but\nright before you get out of the shower, turn it on full blast cold. There are\nnumerous benefits to this so-called James Bond Shower (see: awesome article\nfrom The Art of Manliness), chiefly in the hair and skin department. But in\nthe summer, it also prevents you from sweating the moment you step out of the\nshower and getting stinky all over again.\n\n## Down South\n\nThis is where things get really dirty. On any given day, all this business in\nyour boxers is yours and yours alone. But when things get up close and\npersonal, bad hygiene downstairs becomes much more noticeable. Follow these\nmeasures, or risk having her ask “who’s got the funk?” the next time you get\ndown.\n\nPop a squat. If you’ve been to the non-touristy parts of Asia or Africa, then\nyou’ve likely encountered a squat toilet. To you, these may seem primitive,\npossibly gross. But in reality, squatting is the most natural position for\ntaking care of business, with numerous health benefits. It requires less\nstraining and leaves less residue behind. In fact, many public squatting\ntoilets don’t even provide toilet paper, since it’s often not necessary when\nyou’re popping a squat.\n\nElevating your feet can give you some of the smooth moving benefits of a squat\ntoilet, even on your dumb American toilet. A six-inch footrest should do the\ntrick. If you don’t want guests asking you why you have a step stool in front\nof the can, then you could try using a big pack of toilet paper as a footrest.\n\nUse baby wipes. And use them for the same reason a baby uses them. Fellow\nPrimer contributor Justin Brown already covered this one in his Five Readily-\nAvailable Products You Should Try rundown.\n\nHere’s how he puts it:\n\nAnswer me this: when you want to wash your face, do you use a dry washcloth?\nWhen you want your hair clean, do you just grab a towel and rub your dry scalp\nfor a few minutes? No. And that’s because the best way to get our bodies (or\nspecific parts of our bodies) clean is with a bit of moisture. See where I’m\ngoing with this?\n\nYou can try wiping with normal tp then using a baby wipe as final clean up.\nThis trend is becoming so prevalent manufacturers now sell wipes that aren't\nbranded for babies.\n\nJust one caveat: flushable baby wipes aren’t always as flushable as\nadvertised. They can clog up your plumbing just like a tampon can. Proceed\nwith caution, or dispose of them in a lidded trash can.\n\nAt the very, very least you should be getting that area as clean as possible\nat every shower. Don’t be squeamish. Get some soap and water and take care of\nit. You’ll be cleaner and more comfortable, I promise. You’d be shocked at how\nmany dudes have admitted to never even considering this step.\n\nEliminate chafing. If you’ve seen the “Fun Run Race for the Cure” episode of\nThe Office, you already know that chafing is a serious issue. But it’s not\nlimited to your nipples. You might want to check out ChafeStick, a 100%\norganic skin balm for “Monkey butt, Cycle sores, Runner's chafe, Diaper rash,\nGig butt, Boardie's rash, Swamp nuts, Harness chafe, Swimmer's rash, Road\nburn, and any other skin irritation.”\n\nFor a specialty product that’s a bit more targeted, consider Fresh Balls (not\njoking). Avoid using baby powder. There’s talc and other nasty stuff in baby\npowder that can seriously over-dry your boys to the point that they become\nraw.\n\nCologne below. On a similar note, you should consider a quick spray of cologne\non the front and back of your boxers before you head out. Your crotch is like\nthe armpit of your legs, but unlike your pits, it doesn't get deodorant.\nChances may be slim that anyone will be close enough to notice the cologne\ndown there, but if someone is, then odor may be mission critical. As for the\nback of your boxers, there's apocryphal testament that cologne can CYA in case\nof gas. How true this is depends on the circumstances, and perhaps what you\nate...\n\n## Miscellaneous\n\nHere are three last tips that don’t fit into any of the above categories:\n\nKeep a cool hand. Sweaty palms are a blight on the business world, or anywhere\nelse, really. A soggy handshake conveys nervousness, dishonesty or just plain\nickiness. To stay ahead of the game, try washing your hands with cool (but not\nfreezing cold) water prior to a meeting, social mixer or any other situation\nwhere you might be extending your paw. If that doesn’t work, as your doctor to\nprescribe some Drysol antiperspirant. This prescription strength\nantiperspirant is so powerful that you only need to use it once a week.\n\nChange your sheets once a week. In college, I bet the only time you changed\nyour sheets was when someone barfed in your bed. That doesn’t fly anymore.\nChange your bed sheets once a week. Swap out your pillow case just as often,\nif not more. This will help reduce acne and the dreaded bacne.\n\nIf you find yourself breaking out, use a new pillowcase every night or put a\nclean towel over your pillow.\n\nPluck your unibrow. Not really a hygiene issue, per se, but if you’ve been\nshaving the Great Fuzzy Caterpillar that arches across your brow, don’t.\nPlucking is more precise, lasts longer and doesn’t run the risk of a cut in\nthe middle of your forehead. All you need is a pair of laser cut\ntweezers–don’t cheap out and use the ones in your Swiss Army Knife. They won’t\nget the job done nearly as well. Tweezerman is a good brand that’ll set you\nback just $20.\n\n## Conclusion\n\nWith all of the above being said, the last thing you should do is follow any\nhygiene advice blindly. Each person’s body is different. Some of us sweat\nmore, some of us have oilier hair, some of us have sensitive skin or deep\nbelly buttons or hairy armpits. You may need to adjust some of the advice in\nthis article to suit the way your body works.\n\nGot any other hot hygiene tips? Share them in the comments section. Don’t be\nshy. It’s for the good of humanity.\n\nP.S. A big shout out to redditor NickTheNewbie who kicked off the thread that\ninspired this article. Hat tips all around to the Reddit community for some\ntruly enlightening hygiene insight.\n\n## Jack Busch\n\nJack Busch lives in the Pittsburgh area where he writes and edits for fun and\nmoney.\n\nDiet & NutritionGrooming & HairLiving Smarter\n\n## 6 Pairs of Affordable Sunglasses We’ll Be Wearing This Summer\n\nMike Henson 13 April,2021\n\nSummer is looking bright.\n\n## A Comprehensive Guide to Watch Straps\n\nBrad MacDonald 11 April,2021\n\nA visual glossary to the other half of a watch's appearance.\n\n## You Didn’t Get the Promotion: Now What? 3 Options For Moving On When You\nCan’t Move Up\n\nGordon Brown 7 April,2021\n\nShould you find a new job? Should you stick it out for the next one? We break\nit down.\n\nDid You Miss These?\n\n## A Guide to Wine Vintages\n\nJack Busch 30 November,2011\n\n\"Aged liked a fine wine,\" is a popular adage, but not all wine gets better\nwith age, and the best wines aren't all old. 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But where do you start?", "\"A lot of teens really have that sweaty sock syndrome,\" says Charles Wibbelsman, MD, chairman of the Chiefs of Adolescent Medicine for Kaiser Permanente of Northern California and co-author of The Teenage Body Book. \"I walk into the exam room and the smell is so overpowering that I really want to keep the door open.\"", "Of course, sweaty feet are just the beginning. As soon as puberty hits and the hormones start flowing, a preteen's hygiene requirements change dramatically in many ways. But experts say a lot of parents avoid discussing the subject.", "\"Parents too often assume that 10- or 11-year-olds will somehow naturally learn what they need to know about hygiene,\" says Wibbelsman. \"But that's not true. Someone has to teach them.\"", "Kids with poor hygiene face consequences. Some are medical: they may be more prone to developing rashes and infections. But equally important, they may quickly become known at school for being dirty. That sort of bad rep can be hard to shake and damaging to self-esteem.", "So as a parent, it's your job to help your kids and explain the teen hygiene basics. But where do you start? How can you give your preteen daughter responsibility for their own hygiene? And how can you get your teenage son -- who, let's be honest, stinks -- to shower every day without relentless nagging? Here are your teen hygiene answers.", "Showering. \"Most elementary school kids don't shower every day, and they don't need to,\" says Tanya Remer Altmann, MD,a pediatrician and author of Mommy Calls and The Wonder Years. But she says that once puberty hits, daily showering becomes essential. Recommend that they use a mild soap and concentrate on the face, hands, feet, underarms, groin and bottom. Washing under the fingernails is key, too.", "Washing hair. Discuss the pros and cons of daily hair washing. Some teens may prefer to skip days to prevent their hair from drying out. Others may want to wash their hair daily -- especially if they have oily hair, which can both look greasy and aggravate acne.", "Using deodorant or antiperspirant. Your kid has always had plenty of working sweat glands. But when puberty hits, the glands become more active and the chemical composition of the sweat changes, causing it to smell stronger. When you or your kid begin to notice it, using deodorant or an antiperspirant should become part of their daily teen hygiene.", "Keep in mind that many self-conscious teens have a skewed perception of how much they're sweating. You may want to reassure them. \"I see a lot of teens who are convinced that they're sweating a lot more than all their friends, even though they're perfectly normal,\" says Altmann.", "Changing clothes. Before puberty, your kid might have gotten away with wearing the same shirt -- or even the same underwear and same socks -- day after day without anyone noticing. After puberty, that won't fly. Get your teen to understand that along with showering, wearing clean clothes each day is an important part of teen hygiene. Point out that cotton clothes may absorb sweat better than other materials.", "Preventing acne. Altmann says that at around age 10, it makes sense for your teen to start washing their face twice a day. \"Plenty of kids don't have any acne problems at that age, but getting in the habit early is smart,\" Altmann says. Make sure your teen understands not to wash too vigorously, even if their skin is oily. Trying to scrub off the oil will just leave the skin cracked and irritated.", "Shaving and hair removal. When you notice hair on your son's upper lip or on your daughter's legs, you can offer a brief course on razor use. Whether or not they want to shave yet, at least you've provided the information. Girls may also be interested in hair removal products. You can go over the options. Your daughter may also need some reassurance; stray facial hairs that loom large when they are an inch away from the mirror may not be visible to anyone else.", "Maintaining good oral health. Teens can get pretty lax about their oral hygiene. But brushing and flossing are crucial, especially if they're drinking coffee and sugary, acidic sodas and sports drinks. It's not only about tooth decay. Bad oral hygiene leads to bad breath -- and that's something that no teen wants, Altmann tells WebMD.", "Understanding the body. If you're talking about good teen hygiene, that also means talking about puberty. Girls need to know about breast development and menstruation. Boys need to know about erections and wet dreams. Don't tiptoe around these subjects. If they don't get the info from you, they'll get some distorted version of it from their peers. You may find that giving your kids a good book on the subject -- or pointing them to reputable health web sites -- may help the conversation.", "Talking about the importance of good teen hygiene also means discussing what's not important. When you're a teenager, your understanding of how the body works is bound to be riddled with misconceptions and myths. Some common teen hygiene legends include:", "So when you're talking about what's important for good teen hygiene, tell your kids to be skeptical of what they hear from their friends. You may be surprised by some of the outlandish things that otherwise sensible teenagers believe.", "\"Teens don't want to smell,\" says Altmann. \"They don't want to have terrible acne. So many don't mind bathing and practicing good hygiene because they don't want people making fun of them at school.\"", "But peer pressure isn't always enough to get kids to adopt good teen hygiene, experts say. Wibbelsman says that he finds boys more prone to bad hygiene habits.", "\"When it comes to hygiene for guys, there can be a steep learning curve,\" says Wibbelsman. \"Some guys just don't care.\" They refuse to shower -- even after exercise. As a result, they can smell pretty rank and may start developing rashes and other problems, Wibbelsman says.", "So what can you do? Here are a few tips on getting your kid to adopt better teen hygiene habits.", "Make good hygiene a responsibility. If your teen is resistant to basic teen hygiene -- like showering after practice or using deodorant -- don't just nag or plead. Explain that taking care of themselves is a responsibility, and start treating it like their other household duties. Just as they are supposed to take out the trash and keep their room clean, they now have to look after their hygiene. If they don't, there should be clear repercussions, like revoked privileges.", "Start early. Altmann recommends that most parents start talking about teen hygiene issues -- and giving over some responsibility for them -- by age 10.", "Don't come down too hard. Don't start by hassling your kids about their hygiene. Try to avoid confrontations. Once it becomes a struggle, your kids might be more likely to dig in their heels.", "Make sure your information is up to date. Before you talk to your kids about teen hygiene, make sure you know what you're talking about. Some of the advice you got when you were younger could be outdated now -- or may never have been true in the first place.", "Be a good role model. If you want your kid to have good hygiene habits, you need to stick to them yourself. Don't shuffle around the house in pajamas all weekend. And good luck trying to get your kid to use floss if they've never seen you with it.", "Pair up. Altmann says that if it's possible, have mothers talk to daughters about teen hygiene issues and fathers with sons. \"It often helps if there's a same-sex parent in the house to discuss these issues with the teen,\" says Altmann. \"Kids tend to look to a same-sex parent as a role model for hygiene.\"", "Get some professional backup. If you're having trouble getting through to your teen about a particular hygiene issue, make the pediatrician an ally. \"Parents can always ask a pediatrician to discuss or reinforce certain hygiene issues before an appointment,\" says Altmann. Then once you're out of the room, the pediatrician can broach the topic with your son or daughter.", "Experts say that when you're encouraging your kids to practice good teen hygiene, explain the context. Make clear that good hygiene isn't just an arbitrary set of rules that you're forcing on them.", "\"Teens need to know how to take care of themselves, because they really are on the verge of adulthood,\" says Wibbelsman. \"Within a few years, they'll be dating seriously or living with roommates.\" Having good hygiene will really matter.", "As a parent, you need to be empathetic. Remember that puberty is an incredibly confusing time. Your kid may have lot of questions about teen hygiene that they don't know how to get answered. Try to give your teen the space to ask them.", "Of course, they may resist your attempts to talk about good hygiene. They may protest, and roll their eyes, and insist they don't want to hear it. But press on anyway. They'll probably be grateful that you did.", "By clicking Subscribe, I agree to the WebMD Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy and understand that I may opt out of WebMD subscriptions at any time." ] }, "parsed_md": "Hygiene for Kids: Tips for Your Teen\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Parenting\n\n * News\n * Reference\n * Slideshows\n * Quizzes\n * Videos\n * Questions & Answers\n * Find a Pediatrician\n\n### Guides\n\n * Toddler Milestones\n * Child Development\n * Behavior & Discipline\n * Child Safety\n * Healthy Habits\n * All Guide Topics\n\n### Related Topics\n\n * ADHD in Children\n * Baby Center\n * Baby's First Year\n * Child BMI Calculator\n * Children's Health\n * Children's Vaccines\n * Kids and Sleep\n * Raising Fit Kids\n * Teen Health\n * More Related Topics\n\n * Parenting\n\n * Feature Stories\n\n#### Causes and Treatments for Your Children's Cough\n\n# Teen Hygiene Tips\n\nAs a parent, it’s your job to help your kids and explain the teen hygiene\nbasics. But where do you start?\n\nBy R. Morgan Griffin\n\nFrom the WebMD Archives\n\nHow good is your teen's hygiene? Let their shoes be your guide.\n\n\"A lot of teens really have that sweaty sock syndrome,\" says Charles\nWibbelsman, MD, chairman of the Chiefs of Adolescent Medicine for Kaiser\nPermanente of Northern California and co-author of The Teenage Body Book. \"I\nwalk into the exam room and the smell is so overpowering that I really want to\nkeep the door open.\"\n\nOf course, sweaty feet are just the beginning. As soon as puberty hits and the\nhormones start flowing, a preteen's hygiene requirements change dramatically\nin many ways. But experts say a lot of parents avoid discussing the subject.\n\n\"Parents too often assume that 10- or 11-year-olds will somehow naturally\nlearn what they need to know about hygiene,\" says Wibbelsman. \"But that's not\ntrue. Someone has to teach them.\"\n\nKids with poor hygiene face consequences. Some are medical: they may be more\nprone to developing rashes and infections. But equally important, they may\nquickly become known at school for being dirty. That sort of bad rep can be\nhard to shake and damaging to self-esteem.\n\nSo as a parent, it's your job to help your kids and explain the teen hygiene\nbasics. But where do you start? How can you give your preteen daughter\nresponsibility for their own hygiene? And how can you get your teenage son --\nwho, let's be honest, stinks -- to shower every day without relentless\nnagging? Here are your teen hygiene answers.\n\n## Good Teen Hygiene\n\nWhen it comes to teen hygiene, what do you need to discuss with your kids?\nHere's a rundown.\n\nShowering. \"Most elementary school kids don't shower every day, and they don't\nneed to,\" says Tanya Remer Altmann, MD,a pediatrician and author of Mommy\nCalls and The Wonder Years. But she says that once puberty hits, daily\nshowering becomes essential. Recommend that they use a mild soap and\nconcentrate on the face, hands, feet, underarms, groin and bottom. Washing\nunder the fingernails is key, too.\n\nWashing hair. Discuss the pros and cons of daily hair washing. Some teens may\nprefer to skip days to prevent their hair from drying out. Others may want to\nwash their hair daily -- especially if they have oily hair, which can both\nlook greasy and aggravate acne.\n\n#### Continued\n\nUsing deodorant or antiperspirant. Your kid has always had plenty of working\nsweat glands. But when puberty hits, the glands become more active and the\nchemical composition of the sweat changes, causing it to smell stronger. When\nyou or your kid begin to notice it, using deodorant or an antiperspirant\nshould become part of their daily teen hygiene.\n\nKeep in mind that many self-conscious teens have a skewed perception of how\nmuch they're sweating. You may want to reassure them. \"I see a lot of teens\nwho are convinced that they're sweating a lot more than all their friends,\neven though they're perfectly normal,\" says Altmann.\n\nChanging clothes. Before puberty, your kid might have gotten away with wearing\nthe same shirt -- or even the same underwear and same socks -- day after day\nwithout anyone noticing. After puberty, that won't fly. Get your teen to\nunderstand that along with showering, wearing clean clothes each day is an\nimportant part of teen hygiene. Point out that cotton clothes may absorb sweat\nbetter than other materials.\n\nPreventing acne. Altmann says that at around age 10, it makes sense for your\nteen to start washing their face twice a day. \"Plenty of kids don't have any\nacne problems at that age, but getting in the habit early is smart,\" Altmann\nsays. Make sure your teen understands not to wash too vigorously, even if\ntheir skin is oily. Trying to scrub off the oil will just leave the skin\ncracked and irritated.\n\nShaving and hair removal. When you notice hair on your son's upper lip or on\nyour daughter's legs, you can offer a brief course on razor use. Whether or\nnot they want to shave yet, at least you've provided the information. Girls\nmay also be interested in hair removal products. You can go over the options.\nYour daughter may also need some reassurance; stray facial hairs that loom\nlarge when they are an inch away from the mirror may not be visible to anyone\nelse.\n\nMaintaining good oral health. Teens can get pretty lax about their oral\nhygiene. But brushing and flossing are crucial, especially if they're drinking\ncoffee and sugary, acidic sodas and sports drinks. It's not only about tooth\ndecay. Bad oral hygiene leads to bad breath -- and that's something that no\nteen wants, Altmann tells WebMD.\n\nUnderstanding the body. If you're talking about good teen hygiene, that also\nmeans talking about puberty. Girls need to know about breast development and\nmenstruation. Boys need to know about erections and wet dreams. Don't tiptoe\naround these subjects. If they don't get the info from you, they'll get some\ndistorted version of it from their peers. You may find that giving your kids a\ngood book on the subject -- or pointing them to reputable health web sites --\nmay help the conversation.\n\n#### Continued\n\n## Combating Teen Hygiene Myths\n\nTalking about the importance of good teen hygiene also means discussing what's\nnot important. When you're a teenager, your understanding of how the body\nworks is bound to be riddled with misconceptions and myths. Some common teen\nhygiene legends include:\n\n * Shaving makes hair grow back faster and thicker\n * Girls need to douche or else they'll smell\n * Greasy foods cause acne\n * Getting a tan will cure acne\n * Masturbation causes blindness, hairy palms, madness, and other health calamities\n\nSo when you're talking about what's important for good teen hygiene, tell your\nkids to be skeptical of what they hear from their friends. You may be\nsurprised by some of the outlandish things that otherwise sensible teenagers\nbelieve.\n\n## Getting Your Kids to Practice Good Teen Hygiene\n\nAltmann says that many kids are receptive to advice about good hygiene. After\nall, they have a vested interest.\n\n\"Teens don't want to smell,\" says Altmann. \"They don't want to have terrible\nacne. So many don't mind bathing and practicing good hygiene because they\ndon't want people making fun of them at school.\"\n\nBut peer pressure isn't always enough to get kids to adopt good teen hygiene,\nexperts say. Wibbelsman says that he finds boys more prone to bad hygiene\nhabits.\n\n\"When it comes to hygiene for guys, there can be a steep learning curve,\" says\nWibbelsman. \"Some guys just don't care.\" They refuse to shower -- even after\nexercise. As a result, they can smell pretty rank and may start developing\nrashes and other problems, Wibbelsman says.\n\nSo what can you do? Here are a few tips on getting your kid to adopt better\nteen hygiene habits.\n\nMake good hygiene a responsibility. If your teen is resistant to basic teen\nhygiene -- like showering after practice or using deodorant -- don't just nag\nor plead. Explain that taking care of themselves is a responsibility, and\nstart treating it like their other household duties. Just as they are supposed\nto take out the trash and keep their room clean, they now have to look after\ntheir hygiene. If they don't, there should be clear repercussions, like\nrevoked privileges.\n\n#### Continued\n\nStart early. Altmann recommends that most parents start talking about teen\nhygiene issues -- and giving over some responsibility for them -- by age 10.\n\nDon't come down too hard. Don't start by hassling your kids about their\nhygiene. Try to avoid confrontations. Once it becomes a struggle, your kids\nmight be more likely to dig in their heels.\n\nMake sure your information is up to date. Before you talk to your kids about\nteen hygiene, make sure you know what you're talking about. Some of the advice\nyou got when you were younger could be outdated now -- or may never have been\ntrue in the first place.\n\nBe a good role model. If you want your kid to have good hygiene habits, you\nneed to stick to them yourself. Don't shuffle around the house in pajamas all\nweekend. And good luck trying to get your kid to use floss if they've never\nseen you with it.\n\nPair up. Altmann says that if it's possible, have mothers talk to daughters\nabout teen hygiene issues and fathers with sons. \"It often helps if there's a\nsame-sex parent in the house to discuss these issues with the teen,\" says\nAltmann. \"Kids tend to look to a same-sex parent as a role model for hygiene.\"\n\nGet some professional backup. If you're having trouble getting through to your\nteen about a particular hygiene issue, make the pediatrician an ally. \"Parents\ncan always ask a pediatrician to discuss or reinforce certain hygiene issues\nbefore an appointment,\" says Altmann. Then once you're out of the room, the\npediatrician can broach the topic with your son or daughter.\n\n## Teen Hygiene: Talking to Your Kids\n\nExperts say that when you're encouraging your kids to practice good teen\nhygiene, explain the context. Make clear that good hygiene isn't just an\narbitrary set of rules that you're forcing on them.\n\n\"Teens need to know how to take care of themselves, because they really are on\nthe verge of adulthood,\" says Wibbelsman. \"Within a few years, they'll be\ndating seriously or living with roommates.\" Having good hygiene will really\nmatter.\n\nAs a parent, you need to be empathetic. Remember that puberty is an incredibly\nconfusing time. Your kid may have lot of questions about teen hygiene that\nthey don't know how to get answered. Try to give your teen the space to ask\nthem.\n\nOf course, they may resist your attempts to talk about good hygiene. They may\nprotest, and roll their eyes, and insist they don't want to hear it. But press\non anyway. They'll probably be grateful that you did.\n\nWebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on July 21, 2010\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nTanya Remer Altmann, MD, pediatrician, clinical instructor, Mattel Children's\nHospital UCLA, Los Angeles; author, Mommy Calls.\n\nCharles Wibbelsman, MD, co-author, The Teenage Body Book; chairman, Chiefs of\nAdolescent Medicine for Kaiser Permanente, Northern California; clinical\nprofessor of pediatrics, University of California San Francisco School of\nMedicine.\n\nAAD's AcneNet web site: \"Frequently Asked Questions About Acne.\"\n\nMcCoy K. and Wibbelsman C., The Teenage Body Book, Hatherleigh, 2008.\n\nSt. Louis Children's Hospital web site: \"Clean and Nearly Teen: Personal\nHygiene.\"\n\nUniversity of Colorado Children's Hospital web site: \"Hygiene Basics.\"\n\nWebMD Feature: \"Seven Common Medical Myths Debunked.\"\n\nWebMD Health News: \"Douching Increases STD Risk.\"\n\n© 2009 WebMD, LLC. 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This is what I teach men at The Art of Charm about regular habits they can start doing to begin boosting their confidence.", "As you get older, the gym becomes less and less optional. You need to stay in shape, especially with regard to your muscles.", "More than that, there is a proven correlation between hitting the gym and boosting your self-esteem. Regular exercise makes you feel like you’ve accomplished something (you have), makes you look better over time (and won’t that make you feel better about yourself?), decreases anxiety and negative self-talk (the root of a lot of men’s lack of confidence), and introduces you to new people (some of them will be good-looking ladies!).", "Perhaps most importantly, regular exercise is a subtle cue to yourself that you can do it. You can make goals and meet them. It changes your mindset and puts inertia in the direction of doing rather than coasting.", "Meditation isn’t a hippy dippy thing. It is for the brain what exercise is for the body. In fact, meditating after a rigorous exercise can be one of the most powerful things that you can do for yourself.", "It doesn’t have to be complicated. You just throw on some comfortable clothes (or none at all if that’s your steez), find somewhere quiet to sit and...", "That’s really what you’re trying to do when you meditate. Especially in the era of 500 channels on cable, constant smartphone connection to the Internet and the background chatter of modern urban life, taking half an hour every day to sit down, shut up and be silent has an incredibly powerful effect on the way that you think.", "No longer do your thoughts just happen. No longer do your insecurities control you. You see thoughts for what they are: Things that just float through your brain. Things that you can entertain or dismiss as you will.", "Get comfortable with silence and your brain will no longer seek to fill it with everything you want to think about. And, on a related subject...", "You’ve started doing this by hitting the gym. And, your meditation work will have you more aware of your body. But you’ve got to master it. The simplest way to do that is to work on your posture. Here’s how you do it:", "Now you can call on this posture whenever you want. This is just the basic building block to mastery of your body language at all times. Fewer things are going to help you not just grow confidence, but also project confidence in this way.", "Confident people get out there and take chances. They do it on the regular. They know that all meaningful change happens outside their comfort zone. They also know that failure is part of the game.", "It’s not that you’re never going to fear failure. Quite the contrary. But just like a boxer who has been in 25 bouts doesn’t have the same feeling in the pit of his stomach before a fight that you might have, so too will you become less crippled by your fear of failure.", "If you want safety, hang out on the porch. If you want to live a life worth living, you need to get out there and take chances. Feelings of inadequacy often stem from a sense that we could do more than what we’re doing. If you’re the person who’s always going out there, balls out and doing everything he can to make your life the way you want it to be, how are you going to lack confidence?", "You might have noticed this, but confident people tend to travel in packs. Rarely will you find one guy or gal out there all by themselves being confident.", "Do you have friends who are threatened by your confidence? Then it’s time to get new friends. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to have some epic schism with people who were once your best friends. It just means that you need to find friends who are as confident as you are.", "There’s an old parable about crabs pulling down any one of their own trying to escape from a pot of boiling water. There’s something to this. But more importantly, when you cultivate new habits, it’s best to be around people who have similar habits to help you reinforce them.", "Confident people are often committed to general self-improvement. This makes them ideal companions anyway. What’s more, you probably already know people who are either confident or interested in growing their self-confidence in the same way that you are.", "Which brings me to a final point: Vulnerability is a luxury of the confident. Think about it: People who are too afraid to ever be vulnerable are those who have zero self-confidence. It’s all just a facade that they’re afraid is going to come crashing down if they let down their guard for even a second.", "It means that you should talk to the friends you already have and trust first. See if they share your interest in self-improvement. Anyone who hears that and craps all over you isn’t a person you need in your life anyway.", "Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned Social Dynamics expert and coach. He is the co-founder of The Art of Charm, a dating and relationships coaching company. If you’re interested in The Art of Charm residential programs, apply for a strategy call with a coach. You can also interact with Jordan on Facebook or Twitter.", "Good advice. I think Jordan nailed it right on the head. I struggle with this area, but the people that i know that walk tall and proud, have all of habits, especially the gym habit.", "I especially like the idea of getting with a crew of confident people. If you have an off day with any of the other 4 habits, (unable to workout, clear your head, miss opportunities to take chances, etc.) having a friend group that supports and motivates you can be an amazing mental boost. Great article Jordan!", "The first two points were good, but I couldn’t get past the third point. I got to number 2 in that list under the third point and that’s where I keep getting stuck and unable read any further!", "This is good advice for the ladies too, I’ve been so unmotivated during the long winter and now I’m having trouble with my confidence to get back in the gym. Great read!", "Ah, yes. Great article, Jordan. I’ve struggled with my self-confidence throughout high school because of being fat. Now in college, 2 years after high school and a few months of some physical changes, my self-confidence has sky-rocketed, I’m able to face a room of people better, I don’t cower from the stares or looks thrown my way, I communicate with my friends better (compared to before), too. The occasional praises and compliments thrown my way about my weight loss doesn’t hurt as well. Taking chances has done wonders to my self- confidence, I took a chance by starting to exercise, I took a chance in volunteering myself to work and I couldn’t be happier!", "“...when you cultivate new habits, it’s best to be around people who have similar habits to help you reinforce them...” That’s a great point. As Jim Rohn said, we become the average of five people we spend the most time with.", "Feel free to comment below if you have any questions. I do my best to check and reply to every comment left on my blog, so don’t be shy!", "Oh and if you like what I have to say, you should sign up for my free weekly newsletter! You’ll get awesome, science-based health and fitness tips, delicious “guilt-free” recipes, articles to keep you motivated, and much more!", "A high opinion about yourself and who you are and what you do and basically a love for yourself is also one of the things that people often miss or have too little of in today’s society." ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Powerful Habits That Build Your Self-Confidence \| Muscle For Life\n\n^\n\n * Start Here\n * Articles\n\n * Losing Fat\n * Building Muscle\n * Diet\n * Training\n * Supplements\n * Recipes\n * Health\n * Motivation\n * Happiness\n * Cool Stuff\n * Successes\n * My Books\n\n * Bigger Leaner Stronger\n * Thinner Leaner Stronger\n * The Shredded Chef\n * The Year 1 Challenge For Men\n * The Year 1 Challenge for Women\n * Cardio Sucks!\n * Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger\n * Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger Challenge\n * Muscle Myths\n * Eat Green Get Lean\n * Awakening Your Inner Genius\n * The Know Your Bill of Rights Book\n * Recommended\n\n * Supplements\n * Equipment\n * Kitchen\n * Books\n * Food\n * Cool Stuff\n * Personal Coaching\n * Custom Meal Plans\n * About\n\nGo to...\n\nMay 13, 2014\n\n# 5 Powerful Habits That Build Your Self-Confidence\n\nBy Jordan Harbinger\n\nCATEGORIES:\n\nHappiness Happiness & Success Success\n\n14 Comments\n\n215 27\n\nSelf-confidence: You either have it or you don’t, right?\n\nWrong.\n\nSelf-confidence is a set of habits. To some people, these habits come\nnaturally. To most of us, however, they don’t. The good news is that these\nhabits are things that anyone can pick up, start doing and begin to boost\ntheir confidence... provided they apply them rigorously and regularly.\n\nThis isn’t stuff that’s going to work for “some other person.” This is stuff\nthat’s going to work for you, starting today as long as you commit to it. This\nis what I teach men at The Art of Charm about regular habits they can start\ndoing to begin boosting their confidence.\n\n### Hit the Gym\n\nAs you get older, the gym becomes less and less optional. You need to stay in\nshape, especially with regard to your muscles.\n\nMore than that, there is a proven correlation between hitting the gym and\nboosting your self-esteem. Regular exercise makes you feel like you’ve\naccomplished something (you have), makes you look better over time (and won’t\nthat make you feel better about yourself?), decreases anxiety and negative\nself-talk (the root of a lot of men’s lack of confidence), and introduces you\nto new people (some of them will be good-looking ladies!).\n\nPerhaps most importantly, regular exercise is a subtle cue to yourself that\nyou can do it. You can make goals and meet them. It changes your mindset and\nputs inertia in the direction of doing rather than coasting.\n\nIf you take one piece of advice listed here, this should be the one.\n\n### Meditate\n\nAnd if you take two, this should be the other one.\n\nMeditation isn’t a hippy dippy thing. It is for the brain what exercise is for\nthe body. In fact, meditating after a rigorous exercise can be one of the most\npowerful things that you can do for yourself.\n\nIt doesn’t have to be complicated. You just throw on some comfortable clothes\n(or none at all if that’s your steez), find somewhere quiet to sit and...\n\nThat’s really what you’re trying to do when you meditate. Especially in the\nera of 500 channels on cable, constant smartphone connection to the Internet\nand the background chatter of modern urban life, taking half an hour every day\nto sit down, shut up and be silent has an incredibly powerful effect on the\nway that you think.\n\nNo longer do your thoughts just happen. No longer do your insecurities control\nyou. You see thoughts for what they are: Things that just float through your\nbrain. Things that you can entertain or dismiss as you will.\n\nGet comfortable with silence and your brain will no longer seek to fill it\nwith everything you want to think about. And, on a related subject...\n\n### Master Your Body\n\nYou’ve started doing this by hitting the gym. And, your meditation work will\nhave you more aware of your body. But you’ve got to master it. The simplest\nway to do that is to work on your posture. Here’s how you do it:\n\n 1. Stand in front of a full-length mirror.\n 2. Close your eyes.\n 3. Picture a rope pulling the top of your head upward.\n 4. Picture a magnet underneath the floor pulling your feet downward.\n 5. Let the tension pull you into a tall, perfectly straight posture.\n 6. Open your eyes to examine your posture.\n 7. Work on the little things, like having your head level and your shoulders square.\n 8. When you have perfect posture, close your eyes again.\n 9. “Scan” your body. Try and remember what it “feels like” to stand like this.\n\nNow you can call on this posture whenever you want. This is just the basic\nbuilding block to mastery of your body language at all times. Fewer things are\ngoing to help you not just grow confidence, but also project confidence in\nthis way.\n\n### Take Chances\n\nConfident people get out there and take chances. They do it on the regular.\nThey know that all meaningful change happens outside their comfort zone. They\nalso know that failure is part of the game.\n\nIt’s not that you’re never going to fear failure. Quite the contrary. But just\nlike a boxer who has been in 25 bouts doesn’t have the same feeling in the pit\nof his stomach before a fight that you might have, so too will you become less\ncrippled by your fear of failure.\n\nIf you want safety, hang out on the porch. If you want to live a life worth\nliving, you need to get out there and take chances. Feelings of inadequacy\noften stem from a sense that we could do more than what we’re doing. If you’re\nthe person who’s always going out there, balls out and doing everything he can\nto make your life the way you want it to be, how are you going to lack\nconfidence?\n\nIf you’ve truly done everything that you can, no one can ever judge you\nnegatively. Not even yourself.\n\n### Get With a Crew of Confident People\n\nYou might have noticed this, but confident people tend to travel in packs.\nRarely will you find one guy or gal out there all by themselves being\nconfident.\n\nDo you have friends who are threatened by your confidence? Then it’s time to\nget new friends. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to have some epic\nschism with people who were once your best friends. It just means that you\nneed to find friends who are as confident as you are.\n\nThere’s an old parable about crabs pulling down any one of their own trying to\nescape from a pot of boiling water. There’s something to this. But more\nimportantly, when you cultivate new habits, it’s best to be around people who\nhave similar habits to help you reinforce them.\n\nConfident people are often committed to general self-improvement. This makes\nthem ideal companions anyway. What’s more, you probably already know people\nwho are either confident or interested in growing their self-confidence in the\nsame way that you are.\n\nWhich brings me to a final point: Vulnerability is a luxury of the confident.\nThink about it: People who are too afraid to ever be vulnerable are those who\nhave zero self-confidence. It’s all just a facade that they’re afraid is going\nto come crashing down if they let down their guard for even a second.\n\nWhat does this have to do with getting with a crew of confident people?\n\nIt means that you should talk to the friends you already have and trust first.\nSee if they share your interest in self-improvement. Anyone who hears that and\ncraps all over you isn’t a person you need in your life anyway.\n\n### What did you think of this take on how to build self-confidence? Have\nanything else to share? Let me know in the comments below!\n\n> Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned Social Dynamics expert and\n> coach. He is the co-founder of The Art of Charm, a dating and relationships\n> coaching company. If you’re interested in The Art of Charm residential\n> programs, apply for a strategy call with a coach. You can also interact with\n> Jordan on Facebook or Twitter.\n\nWant more awesome stuff like this? Enter your email address to get the weekly\nnewsletter.\n\nLIKE MUSCLE FOR LIFE? Let Google know!\n\n### Related Articles\n\nIs the “Great Life” a Great Lie?\n\nAre You Crazy Enough to Make Things Happen?\n\nThe Real Secret to Toughness Isn’t What You Think\n\nLeave a Comment!\n\nComment!\n\n14 Comments\n\n * Pingback: 5 Hábitos que constroem autoconfiança \| Luke's daily apple()\n\n * Glenn Cook\n\nGood advice. I think Jordan nailed it right on the head. I struggle with this\narea, but the people that i know that walk tall and proud, have all of habits,\nespecially the gym habit.\n\n * Michael Matthews\n\nYeah, regular exercise works wonders for self-confidence.\n\n * Social Sage\n\nI especially like the idea of getting with a crew of confident people. If you\nhave an off day with any of the other 4 habits, (unable to workout, clear your\nhead, miss opportunities to take chances, etc.) having a friend group that\nsupports and motivates you can be an amazing mental boost. Great article\nJordan!\n\n * Michael Matthews\n\nAgreed!\n\n * Robert M\n\nThe first two points were good, but I couldn’t get past the third point. I got\nto number 2 in that list under the third point and that’s where I keep getting\nstuck and unable read any further!\n\nHaha jk! great article.\n\n * Michael Matthews\n\nHahah\n\n * Melissa Spieker\n\nThis is good advice for the ladies too, I’ve been so unmotivated during the\nlong winter and now I’m having trouble with my confidence to get back in the\ngym. Great read!\n\n * Michael Matthews\n\nThanks! 🙂\n\n * Louis\n\nAh, yes. Great article, Jordan. I’ve struggled with my self-confidence\nthroughout high school because of being fat. Now in college, 2 years after\nhigh school and a few months of some physical changes, my self-confidence has\nsky-rocketed, I’m able to face a room of people better, I don’t cower from the\nstares or looks thrown my way, I communicate with my friends better (compared\nto before), too. The occasional praises and compliments thrown my way about my\nweight loss doesn’t hurt as well. Taking chances has done wonders to my self-\nconfidence, I took a chance by starting to exercise, I took a chance in\nvolunteering myself to work and I couldn’t be happier!\n\n * Daniel\n\n“...when you cultivate new habits, it’s best to be around people who have\nsimilar habits to help you reinforce them...” That’s a great point. As Jim\nRohn said, we become the average of five people we spend the most time with.\n\n * Michael Matthews\n\nI totally agree.\n\n * Michael Matthews\n\nThanks for stopping by and checking out my article! I hope you enjoyed it.\n\nFeel free to comment below if you have any questions. I do my best to check\nand reply to every comment left on my blog, so don’t be shy!\n\nOh and if you like what I have to say, you should sign up for my free weekly\nnewsletter! 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You're in! Check your email to get instant access to your free course.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/features/lifestyle", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20181212053552/https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/features/lifestyle", "parsed_text": { "title": "10 Lifestyle Changes to Deal With Acne", "passages": [ "Beating breakouts isn't just about what lotions you put on your skin. You could see your acne improve if you make some simple changes to your daily routine.", "According to a study in Sleep, the risk of psychological stress increases by 14% for every hour of sleep you lose a night. So what does this have to do with acne?", "\"Stress increases glucocorticoid production, which can lead to abnormalities in skin structure and function,\" says Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, a dermatologist in Danville, CA. And that can make conditions like acne worse.", "To get your beauty sleep, crank your thermostat down to between 65 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. French researchers found that a cooler body temperature makes it easier to fall asleep after you've hit the sack.", "Too much insulin in your bloodstream can trigger changes in your body that can lead to the growth of pore-clogging cells. It can also boost action in your oil glands.", "So make some changes to your meals. A study in the American Journal of Nutrition suggests you may have fewer breakouts if you add more whole grains, beans, and veggies and cut back on pasta, white rice, white bread, and sugar.", "Physical activity also helps your skin by increasing your blood circulation, which sends more oxygen to your skin cells and carries cell waste away.", "But keep in mind that sweat from exercise can also lead to breakouts by irritating your skin. So it's important to shower right after a workout.", "Increasing the amount of water you drink is a great way to flush out internal toxins and hydrate your skin from the inside out. Though there is no definitive research that shows toxins lead to breakouts, researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia found that having about 2 cups of water significantly boosted blood flow throughout the body and skin.", "You may hesitate to put sunscreen on your face because you've noticed that after a day in the sun, your complexion looks clear and breakout-free. But the inflammation from sunburn can make your acne worse or cause more dark spots. Plus, staying out in the sun without sunscreen raises your risk of skin cancer.", "Use sunscreen every time you're in the sun. Read the ingredients list on the back of your sunscreen, and if you're acne-prone, look for lighter chemical ingredients like avobenzone, oxybenzone, methoxycinnamate, octocylene, and zinc oxide.", "Omega-3s have been shown to control the production of leukotriene B4, a molecule that can increase sebum and cause inflammatory acne.", "The face has more oil-producing glands than any other part of the body, says Carolyn Jacob, MD, a Chicago dermatologist. Top that with a day's worth of makeup, sweat, smog, dust, and dirt, and you're left with a pore-clogging concoction that, if not washed away regularly, will seep into and fill pores, resulting in blackheads and pimples.", "Even if you don't shower twice a day, it's important to wash your face thoroughly -- and gently -- in the morning and at night. Look for cleansers that say \"noncomedogenic\" on the bottle.", "Sure, overzealous oil glands can lead to breakouts, but so can underperforming oil glands. Dry skin has tiny cracks in which bacteria can breed; plus, excessive flaking can lead to clogged pores.", "The fix: Gently exfoliate your skin a few times a week with a scrub designed for the face, and follow up with a noncomedogenic moisturizer.", "Several studies have shown that cell phones are hotbeds for germs. Throughout any given day your phone can be exposed to thousands of bacteria, which spread from your fingers (via texting) to your face (via talking) and vice versa.", "In addition, the heat produced by your phone can help bacteria to multiply. To keep the germs from landing on your face, wipe the surface of your phone with a little hand sanitizer each day. It’s best to use headphones.", "\"Pomade acne” is a breakout caused by hair-care products including conditioner, shampoo, gel, and hair spray. This form of acne occurs when oils from styling products seep into skin, usually around the hairline, and trap acne-causing bacteria in pores.", "To fight this problem, apply the hair products before you wash your face so that any pimple-producing residue can be washed away. Or choose hair products that are oil-free." ] }, "parsed_md": "10 Lifestyle Changes to Deal With Acne\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Acne Home\n\n * News\n * Reference\n * Slideshows\n * Quizzes\n * Videos\n * Message Boards\n * Find a Dermatologist\n\n### Skin Problems & Treatments Guide\n\n * Skin Discolorations\n * Chronic Skin Conditions\n * Acute Skin Problems\n * Skin Infections\n\n### Acne Guide\n\n * What Is Acne?\n * Symptoms\n * Treatments\n * Prevention\n * Acne During Pregnancy\n * FAQ\n\n### Related to Acne\n\n * Acne in Men\n * Drug Interaction Checker\n * Healthy Beauty\n * Oily Skin\n * Rosacea\n * Skin Assessment\n * Skin Problems\n * Teen Health\n\n * Skin Problems and Treatments\n\n * Acne\n\n * Feature Stories\n\n#### What's Causing My Bumpy Skin?\n\n# 10 Lifestyle Steps to Help Your Acne\n\nBy Ayren Jackson-Cannady\n\nFrom the WebMD Archives\n\nBeating breakouts isn't just about what lotions you put on your skin. You\ncould see your acne improve if you make some simple changes to your daily\nroutine.\n\n## No. 1: Get More Sleep\n\nAccording to a study in Sleep, the risk of psychological stress increases by\n14% for every hour of sleep you lose a night. So what does this have to do\nwith acne?\n\n\"Stress increases glucocorticoid production, which can lead to abnormalities\nin skin structure and function,\" says Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, a dermatologist\nin Danville, CA. And that can make conditions like acne worse.\n\nTo get your beauty sleep, crank your thermostat down to between 65 and 72\ndegrees Fahrenheit. French researchers found that a cooler body temperature\nmakes it easier to fall asleep after you've hit the sack.\n\n## No. 2: Tweak Your Diet\n\nSome foods cause your blood sugar to rise quickly, triggering a boost in\ninsulin.\n\nToo much insulin in your bloodstream can trigger changes in your body that can\nlead to the growth of pore-clogging cells. It can also boost action in your\noil glands.\n\nSo make some changes to your meals. A study in the American Journal of\nNutrition suggests you may have fewer breakouts if you add more whole grains,\nbeans, and veggies and cut back on pasta, white rice, white bread, and sugar.\n\n## No. 3: Get Some Exercise\n\nExercise helps cut stress, which may contribute to acne outbreaks.\n\nPhysical activity also helps your skin by increasing your blood circulation,\nwhich sends more oxygen to your skin cells and carries cell waste away.\n\nBut keep in mind that sweat from exercise can also lead to breakouts by\nirritating your skin. So it's important to shower right after a workout.\n\n## No. 4: Sip Water\n\nIncreasing the amount of water you drink is a great way to flush out internal\ntoxins and hydrate your skin from the inside out. Though there is no\ndefinitive research that shows toxins lead to breakouts, researchers at the\nUniversity of Missouri-Columbia found that having about 2 cups of water\nsignificantly boosted blood flow throughout the body and skin.\n\n#### Continued\n\n## No. 5: Say 'Yes' to Sunscreen\n\nYou may hesitate to put sunscreen on your face because you've noticed that\nafter a day in the sun, your complexion looks clear and breakout-free. But the\ninflammation from sunburn can make your acne worse or cause more dark spots.\nPlus, staying out in the sun without sunscreen raises your risk of skin\ncancer.\n\nUse sunscreen every time you're in the sun. Read the ingredients list on the\nback of your sunscreen, and if you're acne-prone, look for lighter chemical\ningredients like avobenzone, oxybenzone, methoxycinnamate, octocylene, and\nzinc oxide.\n\nIf you have acne, look for \"noncomedogenic\" on the label, which means it\nshould not clog your skin's pores.\n\n## No. 6: Become a Fan of Omega-3 Fatty Acids\n\nOmega-3s have been shown to control the production of leukotriene B4, a\nmolecule that can increase sebum and cause inflammatory acne.\n\nOmega-3s can be found in supplements or in foods like walnuts, avocados,\nflaxseed oil, and salmon.\n\n## No. 7: Cleanse Twice a Day\n\nThe face has more oil-producing glands than any other part of the body, says\nCarolyn Jacob, MD, a Chicago dermatologist. Top that with a day's worth of\nmakeup, sweat, smog, dust, and dirt, and you're left with a pore-clogging\nconcoction that, if not washed away regularly, will seep into and fill pores,\nresulting in blackheads and pimples.\n\nEven if you don't shower twice a day, it's important to wash your face\nthoroughly -- and gently -- in the morning and at night. Look for cleansers\nthat say \"noncomedogenic\" on the bottle.\n\n## No. 8: Exfoliate\n\nSure, overzealous oil glands can lead to breakouts, but so can underperforming\noil glands. Dry skin has tiny cracks in which bacteria can breed; plus,\nexcessive flaking can lead to clogged pores.\n\nThe fix: Gently exfoliate your skin a few times a week with a scrub designed\nfor the face, and follow up with a noncomedogenic moisturizer.\n\n## No. 9: De-Germ Your Cell Phone\n\nSeveral studies have shown that cell phones are hotbeds for germs. Throughout\nany given day your phone can be exposed to thousands of bacteria, which spread\nfrom your fingers (via texting) to your face (via talking) and vice versa.\n\nIn addition, the heat produced by your phone can help bacteria to multiply. To\nkeep the germs from landing on your face, wipe the surface of your phone with\na little hand sanitizer each day. It’s best to use headphones.\n\n#### Continued\n\n## No. 10: Style Strands Strategically\n\n\"Pomade acne” is a breakout caused by hair-care products including\nconditioner, shampoo, gel, and hair spray. This form of acne occurs when oils\nfrom styling products seep into skin, usually around the hairline, and trap\nacne-causing bacteria in pores.\n\nTo fight this problem, apply the hair products before you wash your face so\nthat any pimple-producing residue can be washed away. Or choose hair products\nthat are oil-free.\n\nWebMD Feature Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on June 19, 2014\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nCarolyn Jacob, MD, dermatologist, Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology.\n\nCharles Gerba, professor, University of Arizona.\n\nFDA.\n\nGlozier, N. Sleep, 2010.\n\nOnen, S. Presse Medicale, March 12, 1994.\n\nRubin, M. Lipids in Health and Disease, 2008.\n\nSmith, R. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, July 2007.\n\nSonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, dermatologist, surgeon, clinical instructor,\nUniversity of California, San Francisco.\n\nWebMD Feature: \"Can't Sleep? Adjust the Temperature.\"\n\nWipke-Tevis, D. Wound Repair and Regeneration, March-April 2007.\n\nYosipovitch, G. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2007.\n\n© 2011 WebMD, LLC. 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(i.redd.it)", "Routine Help[Routine help] Hello people, I'm new in skin care, can someone please help me, in which order should I apply these(+spf) on face? Should I add something more? Thanks! (i.redd.it)", "Routine Help[routine help] I’m getting a nose piercing, how can I do my wash my face without getting soap and water in it and irritating it? (self.SkincareAddiction)", "Product Question[Product Question] does anyone know any replacements or where I can find this cleanser? it saved my skin when I used to live in the middle east, although I don't have any left, is there anything I can do? is there any similar product? (reddit.com)", "Review[Review] just repurchased these two \"The Ordinary\" personal favorites! Anyone else love these? I find that they personally helped so much with acne scars and hyperpigmentation over the last year! (i.redd.it)", "Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. © 2021 reddit inc. 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Ask here! - ScA Daily Help Thread Nov 09, 2021\n(self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 20 hours ago by AutoModerator - announcement\n\n * 109 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n7\n\n8\n\n9\n\nReview[Review] Rants, Raves, & New Purchases Nov 07, 2021\n(self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 2 days ago by AutoModerator - announcement\n\n * 7 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n1\n\n144\n\n145\n\n146\n\nSkin Concerns[Skin Concerns] My wife asked me to post this here after I caused\nher to have a fit (self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 5 hours ago by Miserable_Welcome912\n\n * 23 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n2\n\n149\n\n150\n\n151\n\nReview[Review] I can’t sing enough praises about Australian Gold Tinted SPF\n50!!! (reddit.com)\n\nsubmitted 6 hours ago by nursedgy\n\n * 26 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n3\n\n519\n\n520\n\n521\n\nSun Care[sun care] If I put on sunscreen while it’s dark out and then sit in\nmy cubicle for 6 hours, will my sunscreen still be effective when I go outside\n6 hours after application? (self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 12 hours ago * by cupcakescandy\n\n * 111 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n4\n\n310\n\n311\n\n312\n\nReview[Review] A lot of you guys had expressed interest in my lactic acid\nreview yesterday so I thought I'd make another post with more detail with how\nit's helped me! Extensive review in the comments! (i.redd.it)\n\nsubmitted 21 hours ago by jasmyntea\n\n * 82 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n5\n\n20\n\n21\n\n22\n\nReview[review] Epiduo, gyclolic acid, niacinamide, and Cerave transformed my\nskin in just two weeks (self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 6 hours ago by seriouslydavka\n\n * 4 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n6\n\n20\n\n21\n\n22\n\nRoutine Help[Routine help] Hello people, I'm new in skin care, can someone\nplease help me, in which order should I apply these(+spf) on face? Should I\nadd something more? Thanks! (i.redd.it)\n\nsubmitted 7 hours ago by Mazkomali\n\n * 5 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n7\n\n8\n\n9\n\n10\n\nProduct Question[Product Question] Is it okay to use this lotion as my facial\nmoisturizer? (i.redd.it)\n\nsubmitted 5 hours ago by peninkling\n\n * 11 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n8\n\n28\n\n29\n\n30\n\nResearch[Research] The opposite of common wisdom: Glycolic acid can reduce\nirritation from retinoids? (self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 12 hours ago by Storytella2016 Acne, dry, always fighting\ndehydration\n\n * 22 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n9\n\n•\n\n•\n\n•\n\nHaul/Shelfie[haul] Thought I’d share my new skincare planner ✨🥰 (reddit.com)\n\nsubmitted 1 hour ago by Aygeekay\n\n * 2 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n10\n\n4\n\n5\n\n6\n\nRoutine Help[Routine help] Bought some products. Rate my skin care setup. Does\nit suck or am I good? (reddit.com)\n\nsubmitted 4 hours ago by ShronkAndThe7Advents\n\n * 5 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n11\n\n•\n\n•\n\n•\n\nReview[Review] Found my holy grail moisturiser, and it's Ceramedx Soothing\nFacial Lotion. (self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 1 hour ago * by Snoocone12345\n\n * 1 comment\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n12\n\n10\n\n11\n\n12\n\nRoutine Help[Routine Help] Which one is better? Cetaphil/ The ordinary/ cerave\nfor treating acne? (self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 8 hours ago by CanIbeblueonehave no reliable docs in my town\n\n * 10 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n13\n\n7\n\n8\n\n9\n\nRoutine Help[routine help] I’m getting a nose piercing, how can I do my wash\nmy face without getting soap and water in it and irritating it?\n(self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 7 hours ago by wistfuldawn\n\n * 12 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n14\n\n4\n\n5\n\n6\n\nProduct Question[Product Question] does anyone know any replacements or where\nI can find this cleanser? it saved my skin when I used to live in the middle\neast, although I don't have any left, is there anything I can do? is there any\nsimilar product? (reddit.com)\n\nsubmitted 5 hours ago by Upper-Battle9132\n\n * 3 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n15\n\n898\n\n899\n\n900\n\nReview[Review] just repurchased these two \"The Ordinary\" personal favorites!\nAnyone else love these? I find that they personally helped so much with acne\nscars and hyperpigmentation over the last year! (i.redd.it)\n\nsubmitted 1 day ago by jasmyntea\n\n * 166 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n16\n\n•\n\n•\n\n•\n\nRoutine Help[Routine Help] any recommendations for dry, dehydrated, acne prone\nskin that flakes when using retinoids/AHAs (self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 1 hour ago by EquivalentLake6\n\n * 1 comment\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n17\n\n•\n\n•\n\n•\n\nSkin Concerns[Skin Concern] Getting more spots lately (self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 1 hour ago by itsmek12\n\n * 1 comment\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n18\n\n2\n\n3\n\n4\n\nPSA[PSA] Hero cosmetics has patches on sale today! And tomorrow is buy one get\none free 😋😋 (reddit.com)\n\nsubmitted 5 hours ago by localuglybitch\n\n * 1 comment\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n19\n\n8\n\n9\n\n10\n\nRoutine Help[routine help] Doesn’t face need to be wet before applying a\nHyaluronic Acid? (self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 10 hours ago by Automatic_Paper_8050\n\n * 7 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n20\n\n1\n\n2\n\n3\n\nReview[Review] I would like to know your opinion on growing eyebrows\n(self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 2 hours ago by throuwitjoutitj\n\n * 5 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n21\n\n2\n\n3\n\n4\n\nRoutine Help[Routine help] How can I improve my bumpy skin with blackheads?\n(reddit.com)\n\nsubmitted 4 hours ago by TanjaTV2137\n\n * 3 comments\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n22\n\n4\n\n5\n\n6\n\nRoutine Help[Routine Help] Looking for help with dark spots and fine lines.\n(self.SkincareAddiction)\n\nsubmitted 6 hours ago by MonochromeBrunette\n\n * 1 comment\n * share\n * save\n * report\n\nloading...\n\n23\n\n1\n\n2\n\n3\n\nProduct Question[Product Question] Burt's Bees Overnight Intensive Lip\nTreatment? 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349,650	How To Prevent Fainting	When you feel yourself starting to get faint, boost your blood salt and sugar levels by snacking on some pretzels or crackers and drinking a little juice. If you feel overheated, try to stave off fainting by taking off some layers or splashing cool water on your face. You can also drink some water, which will both cool you down and hydrate you. Additionally, you may find it helpful to lie down, breathe deeply, and relax until you feel a little better. Finally, do your best to avoid things that might trigger fainting spells, such as alcohol, certain medications, or phobias.	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But this does little to reduce the damaging effects of stress. Rather, you need to activate your body’s natural relaxation response, a state of deep rest that puts the brakes on stress, slows your breathing and heart rate, lowers your blood pressure, and brings your body and mind back into balance. You can do this by practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, rhythmic exercise, yoga, or tai chi.", "While you may choose to pay for a professional massage or acupuncture session, for example, most relaxation techniques can be done on your own or with the aid of a free audio download or inexpensive smartphone app. It’s important to remember, however, that there is no single relaxation technique that works for everyone. We’re all different. The right technique is the one that resonates with you, fits your lifestyle, and is able to focus your mind to elicit the relaxation response. That means it may require some trial and error to find the technique (or techniques) that work best for you. Once you do, regular practice can help reduce everyday stress and anxiety, improve your sleep, boost your energy and mood, and improve your overall health and wellbeing.", "With its focus on full, cleansing breaths, deep breathing is a simple yet powerful relaxation technique. It’s easy to learn, can be practiced almost anywhere, and provides a quick way to get your stress levels in check. Deep breathing is the cornerstone of many other relaxation practices, too, and can be combined with other relaxing elements such as aromatherapy and music. While apps and audio downloads can guide you through the process, all you really need is a few minutes and a place to sit quietly or stretch out.", "Breathe in through your nose. The hand on your stomach should rise. The hand on your chest should move very little.", "Exhale through your mouth, pushing out as much air as you can while contracting your abdominal muscles. The hand on your stomach should move in as you exhale, but your other hand should move very little.", "Continue to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Try to inhale enough so that your lower abdomen rises and falls. Count slowly as you exhale.", "If you find it difficult breathing from your abdomen while sitting up, try lying down. Put a small book on your stomach, and breathe so that the book rises as you inhale and falls as you exhale.", "Progressive muscle relaxation is a two-step process in which you systematically tense and relax different muscle groups in the body. With regular practice, it gives you an intimate familiarity with what tension—as well as complete relaxation—feels like in different parts of your body. This can help you react to the first signs of the muscular tension that accompanies stress. And as your body relaxes, so will your mind.", "Consult with your doctor first if you have a history of muscle spasms, back problems, or other serious injuries that may be aggravated by tensing muscles.", "When you’re ready, shift your attention to your right foot. Take a moment to focus on the way it feels.", "Slowly tense the muscles in your right foot, squeezing as tightly as you can. Hold for a count of 10.", "Relax your foot. Focus on the tension flowing away and how your foot feels as it becomes limp and loose.", "This is a type of meditation that that focuses your attention on various parts of your body. Like progressive muscle relaxation, you start with your feet and work your way up. But instead of tensing and relaxing muscles, you simply focus on the way each part of your body feels, without labeling the sensations as either “good” or “bad”.", "Lie on your back, legs uncrossed, arms relaxed at your sides, eyes open or closed. Focus on your breathing for about two minutes until you start to feel relaxed.", "Turn your focus to the toes of your right foot. Notice any sensations you feel while continuing to also focus on your breathing. Imagine each deep breath flowing to your toes. Remain focused on this area for three to five seconds (or more).", "Move your focus to the sole of your right foot. Tune in to any sensations you feel in that part of your body and imagine each breath flowing from the sole of your foot. After one or two minutes, move your focus to your right ankle and repeat. Move to your calf, knee, thigh, hip, and then repeat the sequence for your left leg. From there, move up the torso, through the lower back and abdomen, the upper back and chest, and the shoulders. Pay close attention to any area of the body that causes you pain or discomfort.", "After completing the body scan, relax for a while in silence and stillness, noting how your body feels. Then slowly open your eyes and stretch, if necessary.", "Visualization, or guided imagery, is a variation on traditional meditation that involves imagining a scene in which you feel at peace, free to let go of all tension and anxiety. Choose whatever setting is most calming to you, whether it’s a tropical beach, a favorite childhood spot, or a quiet wooded glen.", "You can practice visualization on your own or with an app or audio download to guide you through the imagery. You can also choose to do your visualization in silence or use listening aids, such as soothing music or a sound machine or a recording that matches your chosen setting: the sound of ocean waves if you’ve chosen a beach, for example.", "Close your eyes and imagine your restful place. Picture it as vividly as you can: everything you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel. Just “looking” at it in your mind’s eye like you would a photograph is not enough. Visualization works best if you incorporate as many sensory details as possible. For example, if you are thinking about a dock on a quiet lake:", "Enjoy the feeling of your worries drifting away as you slowly explore your restful place. When you are ready, gently open your eyes and come back to the present. Don’t worry if you sometimes zone out or lose track of where you are during a visualization session. This is normal. You may also experience feelings of heaviness in your limbs, muscle twitches, or yawning. Again, these are normal responses.", "You’re probably already aware how much a professional massage at a spa or health club can help reduce stress, relieve pain, and ease muscle tension. What you may not be aware of is that you can experience some of the same benefits at home or work by practicing self-massage, or trading massages with a loved one.", "Try taking a few minutes to massage yourself at your desk between tasks, on the couch at the end of a hectic day, or in bed to help you unwind before sleep. To enhance relaxation, you can use aromatic oil, scented lotion, or combine self-message with mindfulness or deep breathing techniques.", "A combination of strokes works well to relieve muscle tension. Try gentle chops with the edge of your hands or tapping with fingers or cupped palms. Put fingertip pressure on muscle knots. Knead across muscles, and try long, light, gliding strokes. You can apply these strokes to any part of the body that falls easily within your reach. For a short session like this, try focusing on your neck and head:", "Start by kneading the muscles at the back of your neck and shoulders. Make a loose fist and drum swiftly up and down the sides and back of your neck. Next, use your thumbs to work tiny circles around the base of your skull. Slowly massage the rest of your scalp with your fingertips. Then tap your fingers against your scalp, moving from the front to the back and then over the sides.", "Now massage your face. Make a series of tiny circles with your thumbs or fingertips. Pay particular attention to your temples, forehead, and jaw muscles. Use your middle fingers to massage the bridge of your nose and work outward over your eyebrows to your temples.", "Finally, close your eyes. Cup your hands loosely over your face and inhale and exhale easily for a short while.", "Mindfulness has become extremely popular in recent years, garnering headlines and endorsements from celebrities, business leaders, and psychologists alike. So, what is mindfulness? Rather than worrying about the future or dwelling on the past, mindfulness switches your focus to what’s happening right now, enabling you to be fully engaged in the present moment.", "Meditations that cultivate mindfulness have long been used to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions. Some of these practices bring you into the present by focusing your attention on a single repetitive action, such as your breathing or a few repeated words. Other forms of mindfulness meditation encourage you to follow and then release internal thoughts or sensations. Mindfulness can also be applied to activities such as walking, exercising, or eating.", "Using mindfulness to stay focused on the present might seem straightforward, but it takes practice to reap all the benefits. When you first start practicing, you’ll likely find that your focus keeps wandering back to your worries or regrets. But don’t get disheartened. Each time you draw your focus back to the present, you’re strengthening a new mental habit that can help you break free of fretting about the past or stressing about the future. Using an app or audio download can also help focus your attention, especially when you’re starting out.", "Close your eyes and find a point of focus, such as your breathing—the sensation of air flowing into your nostrils and out of your mouth or your belly rising and falling—or a meaningful word that you repeat throughout the meditation.", "Don’t worry about distracting thoughts that go through your mind or about how well you’re doing. If thoughts intrude your relaxation session, don’t fight them, just gently turn your attention back to your point of focus, without judgment.", "The idea of exercising may not sound particularly soothing, but rhythmic exercise that gets you into a flow of repetitive movement can produce the relaxation response. Examples include:", "While simply engaging in rhythmic exercise will help you relieve stress, adding a mindfulness component can benefit you even more.", "As with meditation, mindful exercise requires being fully engaged in the present moment, paying attention to how your body feels right now, rather than your daily worries or concerns. Instead of zoning out or staring at a TV as you exercise, focus on the sensations in your limbs and how your breathing complements your movement.", "If you’re walking or running, for example, focus on the sensation of your feet touching the ground, the rhythm of your breath, and the feeling of the wind against your face. If you’re resistance training, focus on coordinating your breathing with your movements and pay attention to how your body feels as you raise and lower the weights. And when your mind wanders to other thoughts, gently return your focus to your breathing and movement.", "Yoga involves a series of both moving and stationary poses, combined with deep breathing. As well as reducing anxiety and stress, yoga can also improve flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina. Since injuries can happen when yoga is practiced incorrectly, it’s best to learn by attending group classes, hiring a private teacher, or at least following video instructions. Once you’ve learned the basics, you can practice alone or with others, tailoring your practice as you see fit.", "Although almost all yoga classes end in a relaxation pose, classes that emphasize slow, steady movement, deep breathing, and gentle stretching are best for stress relief.", "Satyananda is a traditional form of yoga. It features gentle poses, deep relaxation, and meditation, making it suitable for beginners as well as anyone aiming primarily for stress reduction.", "Hatha yoga is also a reasonably gentle way to relieve stress and is suitable for beginners. Alternately, look for labels like gentle, for stress relief, or for beginners when selecting a yoga class.", "Power yoga, with its intense poses and focus on fitness, is better suited to those looking for stimulation as well as relaxation.", "If you’re unsure whether a specific yoga class is appropriate for stress relief, call the studio or ask the teacher.", "If you’ve seen a group of people in the park slowly moving in synch, you’ve likely witnessed tai chi. Tai chi is a self-paced series of slow, flowing body movements. By focusing your mind on the movements and your breathing, you keep your attention on the present, which clears the mind and leads to a relaxed state.", "Tai chi is a safe, low-impact option for people of all ages and fitness levels, including older adults and those recovering from injuries. As with yoga, it’s best learned in a class or from a private instructor. Once you’ve learned the basics, you can practice alone or with others.", "Learning the basics of these relaxation techniques isn’t difficult, but it takes regular practice to truly harness their stress-relieving power. Try setting aside at least 10 to 20 minutes a day for your relaxation practice.", "Set aside time in your daily schedule. If possible, schedule a set time once or twice a day for your practice. If your schedule is already packed, try meditating while commuting on the bus or train, taking a yoga or tai chi break at lunchtime, or practicing mindful walking while exercising your dog.", "Make use of smartphone apps and other aids. Many people find that smartphone apps or audio downloads can be useful in guiding them through different relaxation practices, establishing a regular routine, and keeping track of progress.", "Expect ups and downs. Sometimes it can take time and practice to start reaping the full rewards of relaxation techniques such as meditation. The more you stick with it, the sooner the results will come. If you skip a few days or even a few weeks, don’t get discouraged. Just get started again and slowly build up to your old momentum.", "Self Massage (PDF) – How to use self-massage of the hands, face, and neck to energize and unwind. (University of New Hampshire)", "Meditate – A series of meditations available as part of the Calm app. We particularly recommend Jeff Warren’s How to Meditate and Mallika Chopra’s meditations for kids aged 7-17. (Calm.com)", "HELPGUIDEORG INTERNATIONAL is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization (ID #45-4510670). Our content does not constitute a medical or psychological consultation. See a certified medical or mental health professional for diagnosis. Learn more." ] }, "parsed_md": "Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief - HelpGuide.org\n\nNow more than ever, people need mental health guidance and support. 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Privacy Policy\n\nAccept\n\nCookie Policy\n\nstress management\n\n# Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief\n\n## To effectively combat stress, you need to activate your body’s natural\nrelaxation response. Techniques such as deep breathing, visualization,\nmeditation, and yoga can help.\n\n## Finding the best relaxation technique for you\n\nFor many of us, relaxation means flopping on the couch and zoning out in front\nof the TV at the end of a stressful day. But this does little to reduce the\ndamaging effects of stress. Rather, you need to activate your body’s natural\nrelaxation response, a state of deep rest that puts the brakes on stress,\nslows your breathing and heart rate, lowers your blood pressure, and brings\nyour body and mind back into balance. You can do this by practicing relaxation\ntechniques such as deep breathing, meditation, rhythmic exercise, yoga, or tai\nchi.\n\nWhile you may choose to pay for a professional massage or acupuncture session,\nfor example, most relaxation techniques can be done on your own or with the\naid of a free audio download or inexpensive smartphone app. It’s important to\nremember, however, that there is no single relaxation technique that works for\neveryone. We’re all different. The right technique is the one that resonates\nwith you, fits your lifestyle, and is able to focus your mind to elicit the\nrelaxation response. That means it may require some trial and error to find\nthe technique (or techniques) that work best for you. Once you do, regular\npractice can help reduce everyday stress and anxiety, improve your sleep,\nboost your energy and mood, and improve your overall health and wellbeing.\n\n## Relaxation technique #1: Deep breathing\n\nWith its focus on full, cleansing breaths, deep breathing is a simple yet\npowerful relaxation technique. It’s easy to learn, can be practiced almost\nanywhere, and provides a quick way to get your stress levels in check. Deep\nbreathing is the cornerstone of many other relaxation practices, too, and can\nbe combined with other relaxing elements such as aromatherapy and music. While\napps and audio downloads can guide you through the process, all you really\nneed is a few minutes and a place to sit quietly or stretch out.\n\n### How to practice deep breathing\n\n * Sit comfortably with your back straight. Put one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach.\n * Breathe in through your nose. The hand on your stomach should rise. The hand on your chest should move very little.\n * Exhale through your mouth, pushing out as much air as you can while contracting your abdominal muscles. The hand on your stomach should move in as you exhale, but your other hand should move very little.\n * Continue to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Try to inhale enough so that your lower abdomen rises and falls. Count slowly as you exhale.\n\nIf you find it difficult breathing from your abdomen while sitting up, try\nlying down. Put a small book on your stomach, and breathe so that the book\nrises as you inhale and falls as you exhale.\n\nListen to HelpGuide’s deep breathing meditation.\n\n## #2: Progressive muscle relaxation\n\nProgressive muscle relaxation is a two-step process in which you\nsystematically tense and relax different muscle groups in the body. With\nregular practice, it gives you an intimate familiarity with what tension—as\nwell as complete relaxation—feels like in different parts of your body. This\ncan help you react to the first signs of the muscular tension that accompanies\nstress. And as your body relaxes, so will your mind.\n\nProgressive muscle relaxation can be combined with deep breathing for\nadditional stress relief.\n\n### Practicing progressive muscle relaxation\n\nConsult with your doctor first if you have a history of muscle spasms, back\nproblems, or other serious injuries that may be aggravated by tensing muscles.\n\nStart at your feet and work your way up to your face, trying to only tense\nthose muscles intended.\n\n * Loosen clothing, take off your shoes, and get comfortable.\n * Take a few minutes to breathe in and out in slow, deep breaths.\n * When you’re ready, shift your attention to your right foot. Take a moment to focus on the way it feels.\n * Slowly tense the muscles in your right foot, squeezing as tightly as you can. Hold for a count of 10.\n * Relax your foot. Focus on the tension flowing away and how your foot feels as it becomes limp and loose.\n * Stay in this relaxed state for a moment, breathing deeply and slowly.\n * Shift your attention to your left foot. Follow the same sequence of muscle tension and release.\n * Move slowly up through your body, contracting and relaxing the different muscle groups.\n * It may take some practice at first, but try not to tense muscles other than those intended.\n\nListen to HelpGuide’s progressive muscle relaxation meditation.\n\n## #3: Body scan meditation\n\nThis is a type of meditation that that focuses your attention on various parts\nof your body. Like progressive muscle relaxation, you start with your feet and\nwork your way up. But instead of tensing and relaxing muscles, you simply\nfocus on the way each part of your body feels, without labeling the sensations\nas either “good” or “bad”.\n\n * Lie on your back, legs uncrossed, arms relaxed at your sides, eyes open or closed. Focus on your breathing for about two minutes until you start to feel relaxed.\n * Turn your focus to the toes of your right foot. Notice any sensations you feel while continuing to also focus on your breathing. Imagine each deep breath flowing to your toes. Remain focused on this area for three to five seconds (or more).\n * Move your focus to the sole of your right foot. Tune in to any sensations you feel in that part of your body and imagine each breath flowing from the sole of your foot. After one or two minutes, move your focus to your right ankle and repeat. Move to your calf, knee, thigh, hip, and then repeat the sequence for your left leg. From there, move up the torso, through the lower back and abdomen, the upper back and chest, and the shoulders. Pay close attention to any area of the body that causes you pain or discomfort.\n * After completing the body scan, relax for a while in silence and stillness, noting how your body feels. Then slowly open your eyes and stretch, if necessary.\n\nListen to HelpGuide’s body scan meditation.\n\n## #4: Visualization\n\nVisualization, or guided imagery, is a variation on traditional meditation\nthat involves imagining a scene in which you feel at peace, free to let go of\nall tension and anxiety. Choose whatever setting is most calming to you,\nwhether it’s a tropical beach, a favorite childhood spot, or a quiet wooded\nglen.\n\nYou can practice visualization on your own or with an app or audio download to\nguide you through the imagery. You can also choose to do your visualization in\nsilence or use listening aids, such as soothing music or a sound machine or a\nrecording that matches your chosen setting: the sound of ocean waves if you’ve\nchosen a beach, for example.\n\n### Practicing visualization\n\nClose your eyes and imagine your restful place. Picture it as vividly as you\ncan: everything you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel. Just “looking” at it in\nyour mind’s eye like you would a photograph is not enough. Visualization works\nbest if you incorporate as many sensory details as possible. For example, if\nyou are thinking about a dock on a quiet lake:\n\n * See the sun setting over the water\n * Hear the birds singing\n * Smell the pine trees\n * Feel the cool water on your bare feet\n * Taste the fresh, clean air\n\nEnjoy the feeling of your worries drifting away as you slowly explore your\nrestful place. When you are ready, gently open your eyes and come back to the\npresent. Don’t worry if you sometimes zone out or lose track of where you are\nduring a visualization session. This is normal. You may also experience\nfeelings of heaviness in your limbs, muscle twitches, or yawning. Again, these\nare normal responses.\n\nListen to HelpGuide’s guided imagery meditation.\n\n## #5: Self-massage\n\nYou’re probably already aware how much a professional massage at a spa or\nhealth club can help reduce stress, relieve pain, and ease muscle tension.\nWhat you may not be aware of is that you can experience some of the same\nbenefits at home or work by practicing self-massage, or trading massages with\na loved one.\n\nTry taking a few minutes to massage yourself at your desk between tasks, on\nthe couch at the end of a hectic day, or in bed to help you unwind before\nsleep. To enhance relaxation, you can use aromatic oil, scented lotion, or\ncombine self-message with mindfulness or deep breathing techniques.\n\n#### A five-minute self-massage to relieve stress\n\nA combination of strokes works well to relieve muscle tension. Try gentle\nchops with the edge of your hands or tapping with fingers or cupped palms. Put\nfingertip pressure on muscle knots. Knead across muscles, and try long, light,\ngliding strokes. You can apply these strokes to any part of the body that\nfalls easily within your reach. For a short session like this, try focusing on\nyour neck and head:\n\n * Start by kneading the muscles at the back of your neck and shoulders. Make a loose fist and drum swiftly up and down the sides and back of your neck. Next, use your thumbs to work tiny circles around the base of your skull. Slowly massage the rest of your scalp with your fingertips. Then tap your fingers against your scalp, moving from the front to the back and then over the sides.\n * Now massage your face. Make a series of tiny circles with your thumbs or fingertips. Pay particular attention to your temples, forehead, and jaw muscles. Use your middle fingers to massage the bridge of your nose and work outward over your eyebrows to your temples.\n * Finally, close your eyes. Cup your hands loosely over your face and inhale and exhale easily for a short while.\n\n## #6: Mindfulness meditation\n\nMindfulness has become extremely popular in recent years, garnering headlines\nand endorsements from celebrities, business leaders, and psychologists alike.\nSo, what is mindfulness? Rather than worrying about the future or dwelling on\nthe past, mindfulness switches your focus to what’s happening right now,\nenabling you to be fully engaged in the present moment.\n\nMeditations that cultivate mindfulness have long been used to reduce stress,\nanxiety, depression, and other negative emotions. Some of these practices\nbring you into the present by focusing your attention on a single repetitive\naction, such as your breathing or a few repeated words. Other forms of\nmindfulness meditation encourage you to follow and then release internal\nthoughts or sensations. Mindfulness can also be applied to activities such as\nwalking, exercising, or eating.\n\nUsing mindfulness to stay focused on the present might seem straightforward,\nbut it takes practice to reap all the benefits. When you first start\npracticing, you’ll likely find that your focus keeps wandering back to your\nworries or regrets. But don’t get disheartened. Each time you draw your focus\nback to the present, you’re strengthening a new mental habit that can help you\nbreak free of fretting about the past or stressing about the future. Using an\napp or audio download can also help focus your attention, especially when\nyou’re starting out.\n\n#### A basic mindfulness meditation:\n\n 1. Find a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted or distracted.\n 2. Sit on a comfortable chair with your back straight.\n 3. Close your eyes and find a point of focus, such as your breathing—the sensation of air flowing into your nostrils and out of your mouth or your belly rising and falling—or a meaningful word that you repeat throughout the meditation.\n 4. Don’t worry about distracting thoughts that go through your mind or about how well you’re doing. If thoughts intrude your relaxation session, don’t fight them, just gently turn your attention back to your point of focus, without judgment.\n\nListen to HelpGuide’s mindful breathing meditation.\n\n## #7: Rhythmic movement and mindful exercise\n\nThe idea of exercising may not sound particularly soothing, but rhythmic\nexercise that gets you into a flow of repetitive movement can produce the\nrelaxation response. Examples include:\n\n * Running\n * Walking\n * Swimming\n\n * Dancing\n * Rowing\n * Climbing\n\n### For maximum stress relief, add mindfulness to your workout\n\nWhile simply engaging in rhythmic exercise will help you relieve stress,\nadding a mindfulness component can benefit you even more.\n\nAs with meditation, mindful exercise requires being fully engaged in the\npresent moment, paying attention to how your body feels right now, rather than\nyour daily worries or concerns. Instead of zoning out or staring at a TV as\nyou exercise, focus on the sensations in your limbs and how your breathing\ncomplements your movement.\n\nIf you’re walking or running, for example, focus on the sensation of your feet\ntouching the ground, the rhythm of your breath, and the feeling of the wind\nagainst your face. If you’re resistance training, focus on coordinating your\nbreathing with your movements and pay attention to how your body feels as you\nraise and lower the weights. And when your mind wanders to other thoughts,\ngently return your focus to your breathing and movement.\n\n## #8: Yoga and tai chi\n\nYoga involves a series of both moving and stationary poses, combined with deep\nbreathing. As well as reducing anxiety and stress, yoga can also improve\nflexibility, strength, balance, and stamina. Since injuries can happen when\nyoga is practiced incorrectly, it’s best to learn by attending group classes,\nhiring a private teacher, or at least following video instructions. Once\nyou’ve learned the basics, you can practice alone or with others, tailoring\nyour practice as you see fit.\n\n#### What type of yoga is best for stress?\n\nAlthough almost all yoga classes end in a relaxation pose, classes that\nemphasize slow, steady movement, deep breathing, and gentle stretching are\nbest for stress relief.\n\n * Satyananda is a traditional form of yoga. It features gentle poses, deep relaxation, and meditation, making it suitable for beginners as well as anyone aiming primarily for stress reduction.\n * Hatha yoga is also a reasonably gentle way to relieve stress and is suitable for beginners. Alternately, look for labels like gentle, for stress relief, or for beginners when selecting a yoga class.\n * Power yoga, with its intense poses and focus on fitness, is better suited to those looking for stimulation as well as relaxation.\n\nIf you’re unsure whether a specific yoga class is appropriate for stress\nrelief, call the studio or ask the teacher.\n\n### Tai chi\n\nIf you’ve seen a group of people in the park slowly moving in synch, you’ve\nlikely witnessed tai chi. Tai chi is a self-paced series of slow, flowing body\nmovements. By focusing your mind on the movements and your breathing, you keep\nyour attention on the present, which clears the mind and leads to a relaxed\nstate.\n\nTai chi is a safe, low-impact option for people of all ages and fitness\nlevels, including older adults and those recovering from injuries. As with\nyoga, it’s best learned in a class or from a private instructor. Once you’ve\nlearned the basics, you can practice alone or with others.\n\n## Tips for starting a relaxation practice\n\nLearning the basics of these relaxation techniques isn’t difficult, but it\ntakes regular practice to truly harness their stress-relieving power. Try\nsetting aside at least 10 to 20 minutes a day for your relaxation practice.\n\nSet aside time in your daily schedule. If possible, schedule a set time once\nor twice a day for your practice. If your schedule is already packed, try\nmeditating while commuting on the bus or train, taking a yoga or tai chi break\nat lunchtime, or practicing mindful walking while exercising your dog.\n\nMake use of smartphone apps and other aids. Many people find that smartphone\napps or audio downloads can be useful in guiding them through different\nrelaxation practices, establishing a regular routine, and keeping track of\nprogress.\n\nExpect ups and downs. Sometimes it can take time and practice to start reaping\nthe full rewards of relaxation techniques such as meditation. The more you\nstick with it, the sooner the results will come. If you skip a few days or\neven a few weeks, don’t get discouraged. Just get started again and slowly\nbuild up to your old momentum.\n\nAuthors: Lawrence Robinson, Robert Segal, M.A., Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and\nMelinda Smith, M.A.\n\nLast updated: September 2020\n\n#### Get more help\n\nBody Scan Meditation by Jon Kabat Zinn (VIDEO) – Follow along with a full body\nscan meditation led by Jon Kabat Zinn, Professor of Medicine Emeritus and\ncreator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in\nMedicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical\nSchool.\n\nSelf Massage (PDF) – How to use self-massage of the hands, face, and neck to\nenergize and unwind. (University of New Hampshire)\n\nRecommended resources that require a fee\n\nMeditate – A series of meditations available as part of the Calm app. We\nparticularly recommend Jeff Warren’s How to Meditate and Mallika Chopra’s\nmeditations for kids aged 7-17. (Calm.com)\n\nPrint PDF\n\n### Related\n\n * Stress Management\n\n * Quick Stress Relief\n\n * Benefits of Mindfulness\n\n * How to Stop Worrying\n\n### Related\n\n * Stress Management\n\n * Quick Stress Relief\n\n * Benefits of Mindfulness\n\n * How to Stop Worrying\n\nAbout Us\n\nContact Us\n\nPrivacy Policy\n\nTerms of Use\n\n## Get our Newsletter\n\nMonthly mental health & wellness tips\n\nHELPGUIDEORG INTERNATIONAL is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization (ID\n#45-4510670). Our content does not constitute a medical or psychological\nconsultation. See a certified medical or mental health professional for\ndiagnosis. Learn more.\n\n© 1999-2021 HelpGuide.org. 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For example, you may need to be sure\nthat you eat regularly to avoid hunger. Other interventions that may help are\nto avoid excess fatigue, warm environments, and alcohol -- all of which can\ncause fainting. You may need to learn to control your breathing so you don't\nbreathe too quickly and hyperventilate when feeling anxious. You may need to\nget up very gradually from a lying position. Many episodes of fainting occur\nwhen getting out of bed, so it is wise to carpet the area around the bed and\nkeep it free of objects that could be hit during a fall.\n\nTo help prevent fainting, people who have documented heart-related attacks\nknown as neurocardiogenic syncope -- mostly children and young adults --\nshould be on a high-salt diet and drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration\nand maintain blood volume. They should watch for the warning signs of fainting\n-- dizziness, nausea, and sweaty palms -- and sit or lie down if they feel the\nwarning signs.\n\nElderly people with fainting need to have their medications reviewed by their\ndoctor and be evaluated for any serious cardiac or neurological issues. They\nshould also exercise caution when changing positions from lying to standing.\nSlowly elevating the body allows it to adjust to the new position, minimizing\nthe chances of fainting. Dehydration must also be avoided in older patients.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nHeart Rhythm Society.\n\nAmerican Academy of Family Physicians.\n\nThe Merck Manual.\n\nAmerican Heart Association.\n\n© 2021 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.\n\nClick to view privacy policy and trust info\n\n### Top Picks\n\n * MS Brain Fog? 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Check out these newly released Special Health Reports from Harvard Medical School:", "You can get instant online access to all of the articles from the August 2009 issue of Harvard Heart Letter for only $5.", "If you want a button/link to remove the box (not sure if you do or not...), it would look like this: Cancel", "Faint, black out, swoon, pass out. They're all names for the same thing — a temporary loss of consciousness followed by a fairly rapid and complete recovery. It's frightening when it comes out of the blue, more so when it happens again and again. The technical term, syncope (SIN-kuh-pee), comes from a Greek word that means to cut short or interrupt. What's being interrupted is blood flow to the brain.", "Fainting occurs when something interrupts blood flow to the brain. Although usually harmless, fainting can cause injuries and sometimes signals a problem with the heart or circulatory system.", "If you faint, it's worth talking with your doctor, especially if there doesn't seem to be an explanation for the faint.", "Tensing muscles in the legs and arms can sometimes stave off a faint; standing or tilt training can help some people become less susceptible to the crossed signals that cause fainting.", "It is harder for the heart to pump blood up to the brain than down to the toes. Blood pressure helps overcome the downward tug of gravity and push blood to the head.", "We tend to think of blood pressure as a relatively stable entity. It isn't. It changes every time you stand up, sit down, bend over, eat, sneeze, go to the bathroom, get stressed, relax, or heft a bag of groceries. The human body is designed to counter these shifts and quickly bring blood pressure back to its usual point. This requires an intricate feedback system that involves sensors in the aorta and in the carotid arteries leading to the brain. These sensors stimulate a host of nerve and hormone signals that change how fast the heart beats, how much blood it pumps with each beat, and the contraction and relaxation of blood vessels. But some diseases, some drugs, and sometimes even aging interfere with these near-instantaneous corrections, causing temporary drops in blood flow to the brain.", "Unlike most tissues, the brain doesn't store energy. Instead, it requires a constant supply of sugar and oxygen. Halting blood flow for just three to five seconds is enough to put the brain into an energy-conserving shutdown. The brain's signals to nerves and muscles stop, and the person slumps to the ground. Once the body is horizontal, it's easier for the heart to pump blood to the head, and the brain \"wakes up\" again.", "Many things can cause sudden low flow to the brain that leads to fainting. The causes can be grouped loosely into two camps: problems outside the heart (noncardiac syncope), which account for the majority of faints, and problems in the heart (cardiac syncope).", "The most important piece of evidence is your story of what happened, especially if it can be corroborated by an eyewitness or two. Your description can suggest a vasovagal reaction (fainting due to standing too long in the heat, getting a shot, etc.), orthostatic hypotension (fainting when you stand up), or something more serious. A physical exam is in order no matter how straightforward the story.", "An electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram are essential tests for evaluating anyone who has fainted. The echocardiogram can spot hidden problems in the left ventricle or other forms of structural heart disease that can cause fainting. The ECG can detect irregularities in the heart's rhythm that could be the culprit. Unfortunately, capturing erratic heartbeats in the act is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. If you have fainted a few times for no apparent reason, and the ECG was \"fine,\" your doctor might ask you to wear a device called a Holter monitor that continuously records the heart's electrical patterns for a 24-hour period. Longer-term monitoring can be done with a wearable loop recorder or an implanted recorder. These devices constantly monitor the heartbeat but store only the last several minutes. When a fainting spell hits, you press a button to freeze the information in the recorder.", "Another diagnostic test is the tilt test, in which your blood pressure and heart rate are measured while lying flat on a moveable table, and then again when the table is tilted so you are almost, but not quite, standing upright.", "The most common reason for fainting arises from crossed wires between the brain and the part of the nervous system (the vagus nerve) that regulates blood pressure and heart rate. In response to some trigger, the blood vessels in your legs relax, making it difficult for blood to return to the heart. Blood begins pooling in the legs. To make matters worse, the heart slows down just when it ought to be speeding up. Blood pressure drops, and so do you. Triggers can range from fear, pain, or intense emotional stress to having blood drawn or standing for too long. Less common triggers include sneezing, going to the bathroom, lifting weights, a shirt collar rubbing against the side of the neck, and even playing a brass instrument.", "Some people have faint-inducing drops in blood pressure when they get out of bed or stand up from a chair (called postural or orthostatic hypotension) or after eating (called postprandial hypotension). To understand postural hypotension, imagine your body as a tube of fluid. When you lie down, the fluid distributes itself fairly evenly from head to toe. When you stand up, gravity pulls blood downward. Up to a quart of blood pools in the legs (that's about one-fifth the total in the average adult), reducing the amount that is returned to the heart. The next few heartbeats deliver less blood than usual, so blood pressure plummets. Standing after sitting has much the same effect. Dehydration can contribute to orthostatic hypotension, or sometimes even cause it. A similar thing happens after eating. As the body directs extra blood toward the stomach and intestines to aid digestion, less is available to the heart, causing blood pressure to fall.", "Fainting caused by trouble in the heart is more worrisome than noncardiac syncope. Rhythm problems are the most common culprit here. The heart may beat too slowly (bradycardia) because of a defect in its electrical system or the influence of medications. It can also beat too fast (tachycardia) because of a rhythm disorder such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. The latter is especially dangerous, since it can turn into ventricular fibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest.", "Anything that obstructs blood flow through the heart can also lead to fainting. It could be a blocked or severely narrowed heart valve, a large blood clot, or even a tumor in the heart. Other cardiac causes of fainting include a severely enlarged heart (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), a tear in the aorta, heart attack, or damage to the heart muscle.", "If you feel lightheaded or feel like you might faint, try crossing your legs and tensing the muscles in the lower body, squatting and tensing, or contracting the muscles in your arms by clasping your hands and pulling. Each of these maneuvers can boost blood pressure. It might be enough to stop the faint in its tracks, or it might just give you time to lie down or move to a safe place.", "Most people get a few seconds of warning that a vasovagal faint is on its way. They turn pale, become dizzy or lightheaded, and may feel nauseous or break out in a cold, clammy sweat. This early warning is sometimes enough time to nip a faint in the bud. Sitting or lying down often works, as does the proverbial \"sit down and put your head between your knees.\" Tensing the muscles in your hands, arms, and legs (see \"Squeezing away a faint\") can also help those who are composed enough to remember these maneuvers.", "It may also be possible to train your body to fight faints. Writing in the May 12, 2009, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Drs. David G. Benditt and John T. Nguyen of the University of Minnesota Medical School describe an exercise called tilt training. It involves standing with your back against a wall while your heels are about six inches from the wall (see \"Tilt training\").", "If you know you will be in a situation in which you might faint — say you tend to pass out at the sight of blood but your daughter wants you to be with her when she gives birth to your first grandchild — here are a few things to do beforehand:", "Drink a quart of juice and eat a bag of potato chips. The idea is to load up with fluid, so there is no chance of dehydration.", "Get some special stockings that put pressure on the calf and thigh muscles. This will help to prevent pooling of blood in the legs.", "Have a reclining chair in the room, preferably one in which the legs can be raised to the level of the heart if light-headedness occurs.", "Some people can teach their bodies to overcome neurally mediated syncope, caused by crossed signals between the brain and the nervous system. Stand with your back lightly against a wall while your heels are about six inches (15 centimeters) from the base of the wall. Do this for three to five minutes without moving, twice a day. Every few days, add a minute or so to the standing time until you can do 20- to 30-minute sessions without feeling faint. After that, try to do 20 minutes of wall standing three to four times a week. It's best to do this in a carpeted room, and to have someone with you in case you faint.", "Most of the time, fainting is a harmless — though disconcerting — event. Sometimes, though, especially in older people, it can be a warning sign of a potentially dangerous heart problem. For that reason, always let your doctor know if you've fainted, even if you think it was nothing to worry about. It's better to be reassured it was \"just a vasovagal spell\" than to overlook something that could cause a more serious problem down the road." ] }, "parsed_md": "When The Lights Suddenly Go Out - Harvard Health Publications\n\n * MY ACCOUNT\n * MY LIBRARY\n * DICTIONARY\n * HELP\n\nShopping Cart (0 items for $0.00)\n\n * Home\n * Health Newsletters\n * Special Health Reports\n * Health Books\n * Browse By Topic\n * Blog\n\nText size: AAA\n\nCheck out these newly released Special Health Reports from Harvard Medical\nSchool\|\n\n# New Releases\n\nYou can't buy good health but you can buy good health information. 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Login for complete instant access.\n\nIf you want a button/link to remove the box (not sure if you do or not...), it\nwould look like this: Cancel\n\nWhy fainting happens, and how to nip it in the bud.\n\nFaint, black out, swoon, pass out. They're all names for the same thing — a\ntemporary loss of consciousness followed by a fairly rapid and complete\nrecovery. It's frightening when it comes out of the blue, more so when it\nhappens again and again. The technical term, syncope (SIN-kuh-pee), comes from\na Greek word that means to cut short or interrupt. What's being interrupted is\nblood flow to the brain.\n\n### Key points\n\n * Fainting occurs when something interrupts blood flow to the brain. Although usually harmless, fainting can cause injuries and sometimes signals a problem with the heart or circulatory system.\n\n * If you faint, it's worth talking with your doctor, especially if there doesn't seem to be an explanation for the faint.\n\n * Tensing muscles in the legs and arms can sometimes stave off a faint; standing or tilt training can help some people become less susceptible to the crossed signals that cause fainting.\n\n \n--- \n \n## Going, going, gone\n\nIt is harder for the heart to pump blood up to the brain than down to the\ntoes. Blood pressure helps overcome the downward tug of gravity and push blood\nto the head.\n\nWe tend to think of blood pressure as a relatively stable entity. It isn't. It\nchanges every time you stand up, sit down, bend over, eat, sneeze, go to the\nbathroom, get stressed, relax, or heft a bag of groceries. The human body is\ndesigned to counter these shifts and quickly bring blood pressure back to its\nusual point. This requires an intricate feedback system that involves sensors\nin the aorta and in the carotid arteries leading to the brain. These sensors\nstimulate a host of nerve and hormone signals that change how fast the heart\nbeats, how much blood it pumps with each beat, and the contraction and\nrelaxation of blood vessels. But some diseases, some drugs, and sometimes even\naging interfere with these near-instantaneous corrections, causing temporary\ndrops in blood flow to the brain.\n\nUnlike most tissues, the brain doesn't store energy. Instead, it requires a\nconstant supply of sugar and oxygen. Halting blood flow for just three to five\nseconds is enough to put the brain into an energy-conserving shutdown. The\nbrain's signals to nerves and muscles stop, and the person slumps to the\nground. Once the body is horizontal, it's easier for the heart to pump blood\nto the head, and the brain \"wakes up\" again.\n\nMany things can cause sudden low flow to the brain that leads to fainting. The\ncauses can be grouped loosely into two camps: problems outside the heart\n(noncardiac syncope), which account for the majority of faints, and problems\nin the heart (cardiac syncope).\n\n### Getting to the heart of a faint\n\nFiguring out what caused a fainting spell is the best way to prevent it from\nhappening in the future.\n\nThe most important piece of evidence is your story of what happened,\nespecially if it can be corroborated by an eyewitness or two. Your description\ncan suggest a vasovagal reaction (fainting due to standing too long in the\nheat, getting a shot, etc.), orthostatic hypotension (fainting when you stand\nup), or something more serious. A physical exam is in order no matter how\nstraightforward the story.\n\nAn electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram are essential tests for\nevaluating anyone who has fainted. The echocardiogram can spot hidden problems\nin the left ventricle or other forms of structural heart disease that can\ncause fainting. The ECG can detect irregularities in the heart's rhythm that\ncould be the culprit. Unfortunately, capturing erratic heartbeats in the act\nis like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. If you have fainted a few\ntimes for no apparent reason, and the ECG was \"fine,\" your doctor might ask\nyou to wear a device called a Holter monitor that continuously records the\nheart's electrical patterns for a 24-hour period. Longer-term monitoring can\nbe done with a wearable loop recorder or an implanted recorder. These devices\nconstantly monitor the heartbeat but store only the last several minutes. When\na fainting spell hits, you press a button to freeze the information in the\nrecorder.\n\nAnother diagnostic test is the tilt test, in which your blood pressure and\nheart rate are measured while lying flat on a moveable table, and then again\nwhen the table is tilted so you are almost, but not quite, standing upright. \n \n--- \n \n## Noncardiac causes\n\nThe most common reason for fainting arises from crossed wires between the\nbrain and the part of the nervous system (the vagus nerve) that regulates\nblood pressure and heart rate. In response to some trigger, the blood vessels\nin your legs relax, making it difficult for blood to return to the heart.\nBlood begins pooling in the legs. To make matters worse, the heart slows down\njust when it ought to be speeding up. Blood pressure drops, and so do you.\nTriggers can range from fear, pain, or intense emotional stress to having\nblood drawn or standing for too long. Less common triggers include sneezing,\ngoing to the bathroom, lifting weights, a shirt collar rubbing against the\nside of the neck, and even playing a brass instrument.\n\nSome people have faint-inducing drops in blood pressure when they get out of\nbed or stand up from a chair (called postural or orthostatic hypotension) or\nafter eating (called postprandial hypotension). To understand postural\nhypotension, imagine your body as a tube of fluid. When you lie down, the\nfluid distributes itself fairly evenly from head to toe. When you stand up,\ngravity pulls blood downward. Up to a quart of blood pools in the legs (that's\nabout one-fifth the total in the average adult), reducing the amount that is\nreturned to the heart. The next few heartbeats deliver less blood than usual,\nso blood pressure plummets. Standing after sitting has much the same effect.\nDehydration can contribute to orthostatic hypotension, or sometimes even cause\nit. A similar thing happens after eating. As the body directs extra blood\ntoward the stomach and intestines to aid digestion, less is available to the\nheart, causing blood pressure to fall.\n\n## Cardiac syncope\n\nFainting caused by trouble in the heart is more worrisome than noncardiac\nsyncope. Rhythm problems are the most common culprit here. The heart may beat\ntoo slowly (bradycardia) because of a defect in its electrical system or the\ninfluence of medications. It can also beat too fast (tachycardia) because of a\nrhythm disorder such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. The\nlatter is especially dangerous, since it can turn into ventricular\nfibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest.\n\nAnything that obstructs blood flow through the heart can also lead to\nfainting. It could be a blocked or severely narrowed heart valve, a large\nblood clot, or even a tumor in the heart. Other cardiac causes of fainting\ninclude a severely enlarged heart (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), a tear in the\naorta, heart attack, or damage to the heart muscle.\n\n### Squeezing away a faint\n\nIf you feel lightheaded or feel like you might faint, try crossing your legs\nand tensing the muscles in the lower body, squatting and tensing, or\ncontracting the muscles in your arms by clasping your hands and pulling. Each\nof these maneuvers can boost blood pressure. It might be enough to stop the\nfaint in its tracks, or it might just give you time to lie down or move to a\nsafe place.\n\nIllustrations by Rob Flewell, with permission from the Journal of the American\nCollege of Cardiology. \n \n--- \n \n## Fighting a faint\n\nMost people get a few seconds of warning that a vasovagal faint is on its way.\nThey turn pale, become dizzy or lightheaded, and may feel nauseous or break\nout in a cold, clammy sweat. This early warning is sometimes enough time to\nnip a faint in the bud. Sitting or lying down often works, as does the\nproverbial \"sit down and put your head between your knees.\" Tensing the\nmuscles in your hands, arms, and legs (see \"Squeezing away a faint\") can also\nhelp those who are composed enough to remember these maneuvers.\n\nIt may also be possible to train your body to fight faints. Writing in the May\n12, 2009, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Drs. David G. Benditt\nand John T. Nguyen of the University of Minnesota Medical School describe an\nexercise called tilt training. It involves standing with your back against a\nwall while your heels are about six inches from the wall (see \"Tilt\ntraining\").\n\nIf you know you will be in a situation in which you might faint — say you tend\nto pass out at the sight of blood but your daughter wants you to be with her\nwhen she gives birth to your first grandchild — here are a few things to do\nbeforehand:\n\n * Drink a quart of juice and eat a bag of potato chips. The idea is to load up with fluid, so there is no chance of dehydration.\n\n * Get some special stockings that put pressure on the calf and thigh muscles. This will help to prevent pooling of blood in the legs.\n\n * Have a reclining chair in the room, preferably one in which the legs can be raised to the level of the heart if light-headedness occurs.\n\n### Tilt training\n\nSome people can teach their bodies to overcome neurally mediated syncope,\ncaused by crossed signals between the brain and the nervous system. Stand with\nyour back lightly against a wall while your heels are about six inches (15\ncentimeters) from the base of the wall. Do this for three to five minutes\nwithout moving, twice a day. Every few days, add a minute or so to the\nstanding time until you can do 20- to 30-minute sessions without feeling\nfaint. After that, try to do 20 minutes of wall standing three to four times a\nweek. It's best to do this in a carpeted room, and to have someone with you in\ncase you faint. \n \n--- \n \n## Don't take it lying down\n\nMost of the time, fainting is a harmless — though disconcerting — event.\nSometimes, though, especially in older people, it can be a warning sign of a\npotentially dangerous heart problem. For that reason, always let your doctor\nknow if you've fainted, even if you think it was nothing to worry about. 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All rights reserved. Site Map\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.nbcnews.com/health/body-odd/afraid-needles-why-some-faint-very-sight-f1C6437247", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170321202242/http://www.nbcnews.com/health/body-odd/afraid-needles-why-some-faint-very-sight-f1C6437247", "parsed_text": { "title": "Afraid of needles? Why some faint at the very sight", "passages": [ "People who are terrified of needles get the same heart racing, shallow breathing and nerve jangling reactions seen in other intense fears. But the tendency to faint is what sets some medical phobias apart from, say, being petrified of heights or spiders.", "\"The possibility of fainting is the most pronounced difference. You don't see that very often in other phobias,\" says Martin Antony, a psychology professor at Ryerson University in Toronto and co-author of the book \"Overcoming Medical Phobias.\"", "By one estimate, more than half the people with a full-blown needle phobia and nearly three-quarters of folks with an extreme aversion to blood have a history of passing out in these situations.", "A fear of needles and injections may involve the thought, sight, smells surrounding or pain from getting them. It can range from a mild dread to a moderate case of the heebie-jeebies to a full-blown phobia in which people refuse to have their blood drawn or avoid medical care entirely.", "However, needle-phobes aren't keeling over because they're wimps or scardey- cats. \"They've inherited a genetic predisposition to fainting combined with a negative experience that triggers the fear,\" explains Antony.", "A majority of needle-phobes have a parent, sibling or child with the condition, and many have inherited what's called a vasovagal reflex in response to fear. When they see a needle or get a shot, this triggers the vagus nerve, which widens blood vessels, slows heart rate, and drops blood pressure. Ultimately, they may lose consciousness often for a couple of seconds.", "Both needle phobia and the vasovagal reflex tend to run in families. But a fear of needles is also brought on by a negative experience in a doctor or dentist's office usually before the age of 10.", "What's also tricky about needle phobia is that it can affect your health or be life threatening if needed medical tests, insulin injections, immunizations, surgery or doctor's visits are avoided.", "Psychological treatment for needle phobia tends to be brief, but it's also unpleasant because you're exposed to the source of your fear, explains Antony. You might begin by talking about needles with a therapist, then looking at photos of them, and then watching videos of people getting their shots or being hooked up to IVs. Gradually, you work your way up to the real thing.", "For those prone to fainting, they are first taught a technique called \"applied tension,\" where they learn to tense the muscles in the body to increase blood pressure and avoid swooning. After practicing and becoming successful at this exercise, they then move on to gradual exposure.", "Besides a psychological approach, some needle-phobes seek out pain patches or topical numbing agents before getting a shot or medical procedure. Others turn to tranquilizers, although these drugs may not be a good idea for those who faint." ] }, "parsed_md": "Afraid of needles? Why some faint at the very sight - NBC News\n\n * Nightly News\n * MSNBC\n * Meet the Press\n * Dateline\n * Today\n\n * Search\n\nFeedback\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nBody Odd\n\nHealth\n\nMay 23 2011, 9:11 am ET\n\n# Afraid of needles? Why some faint at the very sight\n\nby Cari Nierenberg\n\n * Share\n * Share\n * Tweet\n * Comment\n * Email\n\nadvertisement\n\nSeeing a needle in a medical setting is enough to make even the toughest of us\nfaint.\n\nPeople who are terrified of needles get the same heart racing, shallow\nbreathing and nerve jangling reactions seen in other intense fears. But the\ntendency to faint is what sets some medical phobias apart from, say, being\npetrified of heights or spiders.\n\n\"The possibility of fainting is the most pronounced difference. You don't see\nthat very often in other phobias,\" says Martin Antony, a psychology professor\nat Ryerson University in Toronto and co-author of the book \"Overcoming Medical\nPhobias.\"\n\nBy one estimate, more than half the people with a full-blown needle phobia and\nnearly three-quarters of folks with an extreme aversion to blood have a\nhistory of passing out in these situations.\n\nA fear of needles and injections may involve the thought, sight, smells\nsurrounding or pain from getting them. It can range from a mild dread to a\nmoderate case of the heebie-jeebies to a full-blown phobia in which people\nrefuse to have their blood drawn or avoid medical care entirely.\n\nAs medical phobias go, being afraid of needles or disgusted by them is fairly\ncommon.\n\nHowever, needle-phobes aren't keeling over because they're wimps or scardey-\ncats. \"They've inherited a genetic predisposition to fainting combined with a\nnegative experience that triggers the fear,\" explains Antony.\n\nA majority of needle-phobes have a parent, sibling or child with the\ncondition, and many have inherited what's called a vasovagal reflex in\nresponse to fear. When they see a needle or get a shot, this triggers the\nvagus nerve, which widens blood vessels, slows heart rate, and drops blood\npressure. Ultimately, they may lose consciousness often for a couple of\nseconds.\n\nBoth needle phobia and the vasovagal reflex tend to run in families. But a\nfear of needles is also brought on by a negative experience in a doctor or\ndentist's office usually before the age of 10.\n\nWhat's also tricky about needle phobia is that it can affect your health or be\nlife threatening if needed medical tests, insulin injections, immunizations,\nsurgery or doctor's visits are avoided.\n\nPsychological treatment for needle phobia tends to be brief, but it's also\nunpleasant because you're exposed to the source of your fear, explains Antony.\nYou might begin by talking about needles with a therapist, then looking at\nphotos of them, and then watching videos of people getting their shots or\nbeing hooked up to IVs. Gradually, you work your way up to the real thing.\n\nFor those prone to fainting, they are first taught a technique called \"applied\ntension,\" where they learn to tense the muscles in the body to increase blood\npressure and avoid swooning. After practicing and becoming successful at this\nexercise, they then move on to gradual exposure.\n\nBesides a psychological approach, some needle-phobes seek out pain patches or\ntopical numbing agents before getting a shot or medical procedure. Others turn\nto tranquilizers, although these drugs may not be a good idea for those who\nfaint.\n\nHave you tried to overcome a fear of needles? What's worked?\n\nCari Nierenberg\n\nTopics Body Odd\n\nFirst Published May 23 2011, 9:11 am ET\n\nNext Story\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\n * About Us\n * Careers\n * Contact\n * Privacy Policy ^New\n * Terms of Service\n * nbcnews.com Site Map\n * Advertise\n * AdChoices\n * © 2017 NBCnews.com\n\n" } ]
6,977,689	How To Get Rid of a Tickly Cough	A simple way to get rid of a tickly cough at home is to swallow a spoonful of honey, which has antibacterial and antiviral properties that can help if your cough is caused by a virus or bacteria. Also, try adding lemon to your drinks, because in addition to antiviral and antibacterial properties, lemons contain a lot of vitamin C. For a sore or irritated throat, gargle warm salt water. By gargling a mixture of 6 ounces of warm water and 1 teaspoon of salt, you can reduce the swelling in your throat and lessen your cough.	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Coughs are often useful, and you should not try to stop them. Sometimes, though, coughs are severe enough to make breathing difficult, cause vomiting, or prevent rest. Home treatment can help you feel more comfortable when you have a cough.", "Drink fluids to keep from getting dehydrated. Water may help loosen mucus and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs may respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Do not give honey to children younger than 1 year of age.", "Try a cough drop to soothe an irritated throat. Expensive medicine-flavored cough drops are not any better than inexpensive candy-flavored ones or hard candy. Most cough drops have no effect on the cough-producing mechanism.", "Avoid exposure to inhaled irritants, such as smoke, dust, or other pollutants, or wear a face mask that is appropriate for the exposure. There are many kinds of face masks. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out which types will give you the most benefit.", "There is not enough evidence to determine whether cough medicines work.^1 But some people may find them useful. Avoid cold remedies that combine medicines to treat many symptoms. It is generally better to treat each symptom separately. There are two kinds of cough medicines: expectorants and suppressants.", "Use an expectorant if you have a cough that produces thick mucus and you are having difficulty coughing up the mucus.", "Suppressants may control or suppress the cough reflex and work best for a dry, hacking cough that keeps you awake.", "Use cough suppressants wisely. Don't suppress a productive cough too much, unless it is keeping you from getting enough rest. Coughing is useful, because it brings up mucus from the lungs and helps to prevent bacterial infections.", "If you have a dry, hacking cough that does not bring anything up, ask your doctor about an effective cough suppressant medicine.", "If you have sore muscles from coughing a lot, have someone massage your chest and back muscles a few times each day. Massage can reduce soreness and help you rest and relax better.", "Cough medicines can cause problems for people who have other health conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or an enlarged prostate. Cough preparations may also interact with other medicines, such as sedatives and certain antidepressants. Read the package carefully or ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you choose one.", "Read the label so you know what the ingredients are. Some cough medicines contain a large percentage of alcohol. Others contain codeine. There are many choices. Ask your pharmacist to advise you.", "Cough and cold medicines may not be safe for young children or for people who have certain health problems. Before you use them, check the label. If you do use these medicines, always follow the directions about how much to use based on age and in some cases weight.", "For more information about medicine safety, see the topics Over-the-Counter Medicine Precautions and Quick Tips: Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children.", "This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions." ] }, "parsed_md": "Relieving A Cough: Healthwise Medical Information on eMedicineHealth\n\n * Home\n * Topics A-Z\n * Slideshow Pictures\n * Image Gallery\n * Medications\n * Quizzes\n * Medical Dictionary\n\nAbout Us \| Privacy \| Site Map\n\nSeptember 15, 2017\n\n * Like Us\n * Follow Us\n\nhome > topics a-z list > coughs article > relieving a cough healthwise article\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\n1\n\n2\n\n3\n\nNext»\n\n(Page 1 of 3)\n\n## Relieving A Cough\n\n 1. Cold & Flu Cough Relief Slideshow\n 2. Take the Cold & Flu Quiz\n 3. Cold & Flu Slideshow: Treating Your Child's Cold or Fever\n\n * Topic Overview\n * Related Information\n * References\n * Credits\n\n### Topic Overview\n\nCoughing is your body's way of getting foreign substances and mucus out of\nyour lungs and upper airway passages. Coughs are often useful, and you should\nnot try to stop them. Sometimes, though, coughs are severe enough to make\nbreathing difficult, cause vomiting, or prevent rest. Home treatment can help\nyou feel more comfortable when you have a cough.\n\n * Drink fluids to keep from getting dehydrated. Water may help loosen mucus and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs may respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Do not give honey to children younger than 1 year of age.\n * Elevate your head with extra pillows at night to ease a dry cough.\n * Try a cough drop to soothe an irritated throat. Expensive medicine-flavored cough drops are not any better than inexpensive candy-flavored ones or hard candy. Most cough drops have no effect on the cough-producing mechanism.\n * Quit smoking. For more information, see the topic Quitting Smoking.\n * Avoid exposure to inhaled irritants, such as smoke, dust, or other pollutants, or wear a face mask that is appropriate for the exposure. There are many kinds of face masks. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out which types will give you the most benefit.\n\nThere is not enough evidence to determine whether cough medicines work.^1 But\nsome people may find them useful. Avoid cold remedies that combine medicines\nto treat many symptoms. It is generally better to treat each symptom\nseparately. There are two kinds of cough medicines: expectorants and\nsuppressants.\n\n * Expectorants may make it easier to cough up mucus when you have a productive cough.\n\n * Use an expectorant if you have a cough that produces thick mucus and you are having difficulty coughing up the mucus.\n * Look for expectorants containing guaifenesin.\n * Suppressants may control or suppress the cough reflex and work best for a dry, hacking cough that keeps you awake.\n\n * Use cough suppressants wisely. Don't suppress a productive cough too much, unless it is keeping you from getting enough rest. Coughing is useful, because it brings up mucus from the lungs and helps to prevent bacterial infections.\n * If you have a dry, hacking cough that does not bring anything up, ask your doctor about an effective cough suppressant medicine.\n * Look for suppressant medicines containing dextromethorphan.\n\nIf you have sore muscles from coughing a lot, have someone massage your chest\nand back muscles a few times each day. Massage can reduce soreness and help\nyou rest and relax better.\n\n#### Cough medicine precautions\n\n * Cough medicines may cause drowsiness.\n * Cough medicines can cause problems for people who have other health conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or an enlarged prostate. Cough preparations may also interact with other medicines, such as sedatives and certain antidepressants. Read the package carefully or ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you choose one.\n * Use them with caution if you give them to an older adult or if you have chronic respiratory problems.\n * Read the label so you know what the ingredients are. Some cough medicines contain a large percentage of alcohol. Others contain codeine. There are many choices. Ask your pharmacist to advise you.\n * Do not take someone else's prescription cough medicine.\n * Cough and cold medicines may not be safe for young children or for people who have certain health problems. Before you use them, check the label. If you do use these medicines, always follow the directions about how much to use based on age and in some cases weight.\n\nFor more information about medicine safety, see the topics Over-the-Counter\nMedicine Precautions and Quick Tips: Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to\nChildren.\n\nNext Page:\n\nRelated Information»\n\n1\n\n2\n\n3\n\nNext»\n\n(Page 1 of 3)\n\neMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise\n\nThis information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims\nany warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this\ninformation means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was\ndeveloped to help you make better health decisions.\n\nTo learn more visit Healthwise.org\n\n© 1995-2014 Healthwise, Incorporated. 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See Additional Information.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/in-depth/cold-remedies/art-20046403", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200702161042/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/in-depth/cold-remedies/art-20046403", "parsed_text": { "title": "Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't, what can't hurt", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't, what can't hurt - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/causes/sym-20050846", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201026184955/https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/causes/sym-20050846", "parsed_text": { "title": "Cough Causes", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Cough Causes - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.ayurvedacollege.com/articles/students/turmeric", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200304003620/http://www.ayurvedacollege.com/articles/students/turmeric", "parsed_text": { "title": "Turmeric: “The Golden Goddess” (by Lisa Gallant C.A.S)", "passages": [ "Within the cornucopia of medicinal plants, few possess such a wide spectrum of qualities and medicinal uses as turmeric. For countless centuries, many different cultures have used this wonderful, versatile herb to treat a myriad of diseases and ailments. The most well known medicinal action of turmeric is its use as a powerful anti-inflammatory, the effectiveness of which is comparable to pharmaceutical medicines. However, it also acts as an alterative, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti- allergic, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, stimulant, and vulnerary 6,8,10 . Modern science is beginning to recognize and understand the amazing healing qualities of turmeric and much research is currently being conducted.", "Turmeric has been proven effective in treating some of the most intense ailments afflicting the world today including: Arthritis, Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Atherosclerosis, HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Hepatitis-C, Genital Herpes) , Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Indigestion, Inflammation, Acne, Urinary Tract Infections, Kidney Infections, Gallstones, Anemia, Hemorrhoids, Liver Disease, Leprosy, Amenorrhea, Edema, Bronchitis, Common Cold, Headaches, Conjunctivitis, Bursitis, food poisoning, parasites, fever, diarrhea, poor circulation, lower back and abdominal pain. It can also be used as a mosquito repellent, wound healer, and immediate cure for scorpion stings. Turmeric helps balance the female reproductive and lactation systems, and in men it purifies and improves the health of semen. It is used to treat external ulcers that would not respond to other treatment 6,8,10 . Due to its vast array of medicinal purposes and versatility, turmeric is one of the most important herbs in any natural medicine cabinet.", "The Latin name for turmeric is “Curcuma Longa”, which comes from the Arabic name for the plant, “Kurkum.” 10 It comes from the Zingiberaceae family (same as ginger) and in Sanskrit is called “Haridra”(“The Yellow One”), “Gauri” (“The One Whose Face is Light and Shining”),“Kanchani” (“Golden Goddess”) , and Aushadhi (“Herb”). It is called “Jiang Huang” in Chinese, and “Haldi” (“Yellow”) in Hindi, the most common name in India 6 . The healing properties of turmeric lie in the golden fingerlike stalk, or rhizome, the same part that is used to flavor, color, and preserve food. Turmeric is commonly found in Indian curries, giving the food a golden orange color. Turmeric has also been used as a dye for mustards, canned chicken broth, and pickles. It has been coded as food additive “E100” in canned beverages, baked products, dairy, ice cream, yogurts, yellow cakes, biscuits, popcorn, sweets, cake icing, cereal, sauces, gelatins, and also direct compression tablets. In combination with annatto, turmeric is used to color cheese, dry mixes, salad dressing, butter and margarine 3 . The brilliant color has also been used for dyeing silk and wool; the robes of Buddhist monks were traditionally dyed with turmeric 10 .", "Turmeric is a native to South Asia , particularly India , but is cultivated in many warm regions of the world. It can be found growing extensively in all of India , but does especially well in the regions of Tamil Nadu, West Bengal , and Maharashtra 10 . It is also cultivated in Sri Lanka , Indonesia , China , Taiwan , Indochina , Peru , Haiti , and Jamacia. India is the largest producer in the world; Jamacia and Peru are the chief exporters, and Iran the largest importer. Other large importers are the United Kingdom , Japan , Canada , Sri Lanka , Singapore , and the Middle East 9 .", "There are two main varieties of turmeric: one with hard, rich colored, oval rhizomes, called “Lokahandi Halad” that is used mostly for dying, and a variety that is softer, larger, lighter colored with long rhizomes used mostly for eating 8 . Turmeric became valuable to humans when it was discovered that the powdered rhizome preserved the freshness and nutritive value of foods. It was originally used in curries and other food to improve storage conditions, palatability, and preservation. Because of its preservation properties, turmeric played a vital role in survival and sustainability in South Asia , and was valued more than gold and precious stones 7 . However, turmeric was eventually replaced by cheaper, synthetic preservatives.", "Turmeric was used much more extensively by the natives of India than today. Turmeric was highly valued by the ancient Indo-European people not only for its preservation properties, but for its energetic and spiritual qualities as well. The Arya culture was a group of people who worshipped the solar system and the sun as a deity. Turmeric was very sacred to them, due to its golden yellow color (like sunlight) and they believed it had special protective properties 7 . Remnants of this belief still exist today, particularly in South India , where some people wear a dried turmeric rhizome bead the size of a large grape around their neck or arm. This is an ancient talisman tradition used to ward off evil and grant to the wearer healing and protection 16 . People of ancient India believed that turmeric contained the energy of the Divine Mother, helped to grant prosperity, cleanse the chakras (energy centers in the body), and purify the channels of the subtle body 6 . Even today, Hindu people consider turmeric to have auspicious qualities, and use it in many sacred ceremonies. It is commonly made into a paste and applied to the forehead (ajna chakra or third eye) during pujas (devotional ceremonies) and weddings. During a traditional Indian wedding ceremony, the bridge and groom apply a paste of turmeric and sandalwood powder on each other's foreheads. Some women use it as a cosmetic, called “Kappumanjal” or rub it over their bodies as a detergent 8 . Traditionally, turmeric was also used to dye the marriage clothing. It was believed that any clothing dyed with turmeric was protection from fever. New clothes would sometimes be stained with a paste of turmeric, lime, and water. Today, magenta dye has become more popular 9 .", "Turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurveda, the 5,000 year old natural healing system of India . It is called by 46 different synonyms, including: “pitta” (yellow), “gauri” (brilliant), and all words that indicate “night” 10 . This comes from a tradition of married women applying turmeric to their cheeks in the evening in preparation for a visit from Lakshmi (The Goddess of Prosperity) 7 . In Ayurveda, turmeric is believed to balance the three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha). It has been used by Ayurvedic healers as medicine taken internally in the form of fresh juice, boiled tea, tinctures, or powder, and topically as creams, lotions, pastes, and ointments 1 . There are many ancient Ayurvedic formulas utilizing turmeric. Milk boiled with turmeric and sugar was a popular cold remedy and turmeric juice was used to help heal wounds, bruises, and leech bites. A paste made from turmeric, lime, and salt was commonly applied to sprains and inflamed joints 8 . Smoke made by sprinkling turmeric over burnt charcoal was used to relieve scorpion stings within a few minutes that the affected area is exposed to smoke. Inhaling the fumes of burning turmeric was also used commonly to release copious amounts of mucous and provide instant relief from congestion. The fumes also were believed to help in hysteric fits 8 . A pinch of turmeric was also used as an insect repellent in the kitchen 9 . A paste made of turmeric alone or with neem leaves was used for ringworm, itching, eczema, and any other parasitic skin condition 8 . The Charakra Samhita section on Therapeutics states that turmeric, black pepper, long pepper, and ox bile was a common remedy for consumed poison or snake bites, up until the last stage 15 . The Charakra Samhita also provides a traditional remedy for jaundice: turmeric, triphala, neem bark, bala, licorice cooked in milk and ghee of buffalo. If this did not work and there is “found residue of morbidity still lodged in the body”, inhalation therapy was indicated. Cigars were made from turmeric paste, cinnamon, castor plant root, lac, red arsenic, deodar, yellow orpiment, and nardus, smeared with ghee and smoked. Inhalation of the fumes of barley paste with ghee was also a treatment for jaundice 15 . Hemorrhoids (piles) were treated with an ointment of turmeric, hemp leaves, onions, and warm mustard oil or linseed oil, applied externally when the hemorrhoids are painful and protruding 8 . Pastes of turmeric were used for smallpox, chickenpox, shingles, ulcers, conjunctivitis, skin blemishes, malaria, and applied to the cut placenta after the birth of a child 8 .", "Turmeric has hundreds of molecular constituents, each with a variety of biological activities. There are at least 20 molecules that are anti-biotic, 14 that are known cancer preventatives, 12 that are anti-tumor, 12 are anti- inflammatory and there are at least 10 different anti-oxidants 7 . One database presented over 326 known biological activities of turmeric 12 . The rhizome is 70% carbohydrates, 7% protein, 4% minerals, and at least 4% essential oils. It also has vitamins, other alkaloids, and is about 1% resin 7 . The active ingredient in turmeric is called “curcumin”, although in its raw state turmeric only contains 2-5% curcumin 4 . Curcumin is the substance that is responsible for the biological activity of turmeric. Combined with black pepper, curcumin becomes 2000 times more potent 4 . Curcumin is now extracted from turmeric, sold as supplements, and is the basis of most scientific research.", "The active properties of curcumin are best called “protective properties”. The same components that prevent deterioration of food protect living tissue from degenerating, possibly extending the life span of our bodies 7 . Clinical and laboratory research indicates that diets that include turmeric or curcumin “stabilize and protect biomolecules in the body at the molecular level”, which is shown in its anti-oxidant, anti- mutagenic, and anti-carcinogenic action 7 . These components may work by protecting a person directly, by shielding the biomolecules, or indirectly, by stimulating the natural detoxification and defense mechanisms of the body: helping the body to heal and preserve itself naturally 7 . Current statistics show that 98% of all diseases are controlled by a molecule called NF-Kappa B, a powerful protein that promotes abnormal inflammatory response in the body. Excess of NF-Kappa B can lead to Cancer, Arthritis, and a wide range of other diseases. Studies show that curcumin subdues NF-Kappa B, meaning that it may work to prevent nearly all diseases afflicting our world today 4 .", "Scientists are beginning to realize the importance of turmeric/curcumin in treating modern disease. Much research has been conducted on the various effects of curcumin in the body; the most widely researched is that of its effects on Cancer. In both India and Pakistan , where curry/turmeric is a dietary staple, boast much lower incidence of cancer than in other countries where turmeric is not regularly consumed 2 . Turmeric is considered to fight Cancer in three ways: It neutralizes those substances and conditions which can cause cancer; It directly helps a cell retain its integrity if threatened by carcinogens (a substance showing significant evidence of causing cancer or growth of cancer cells); If a tumor does grow the curcumins can often destroy it 13 . There are many reasons why turmeric helps to destroy Cancer. One of the keys to this activity is the ability of curcumin to inhibit the enzyme Topoisomerase, which is required for the replication of cancer cells. “Topoisomerase works within the nucleus of the cell, where it first binds to supercoiled DNA and then catalyzes the passage of one DNA helix through another via a transient double-stranded break. This splits the DNA and thus allows cell replication to occur. Stopping Topoisomerase stops replication which stops the spread of the problem 13 .”", "Curcumin is also one of the most studied natural COX-2 inhibitors, which block an enzyme called cyclooxygenase-2. This is beneficial because the COX-2 enzyme helps make carcinogens more active in the body and allows cancerous cells to survive by growing new blood vessels 2 . In essence, curcumin completely blocks the formation of cancer causing enzymes, decreasing the likelihood of cancerous cell formation or growth. Curcumin is also rich in antioxidants, which are important disease fighting substances that help to clean up unstable oxygen molecules (free radicals) that can damage cells and cause diseases such as Cancer. Other antioxidants and COX-2 inhibitors are red grapes, green tea, rosemary, and bee propolis 2 .", "Even when using more allopathic methods to treat cancer, turmeric/curcumin still helps to increase the effectiveness and decrease some of the side effects of cancer treatments. Current research suggests that including curcumin in the diet during the “initiation and or post initiation periods” of cancer significantly suppresses the development of chemically induced tumors 13 . In summary, research is showing that curcumin may be more effective treatment for cancer in the beginning phases of the disease, as well as preventative treatment throughout life before cancer even emerges. A study performed in 1992 on 16 cigarette smokers who took 1.5 g of turmeric a day for 30 days had much lower mutagenic levels in their urine than those who did not include turmeric in their diet 1 . Mutagens are substances that cause cell mutation and increase the occurrence of cancer. There is, however, some new research suggesting that taking curcumin may counteract the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Thus, many cancer treatment programs are developing a periodic schedule of use to avoid any issues 13 .", "“We have not found a single cancer on which curcumin does not work”, states Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, who conducts cancer research at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bangalore , India 4 . Ayurveda especially recommends turmeric for cancers of the female reproductive system, specifically breast and uterine cancer, and to treat benign tumors as well 11 . Although the current research looks promising, there have been very few long term tests performed on large quantities of humans. Turmeric was recently nominated by the National Cancer Institute for more study so we can look forward to many more research findings in the future.", "Turmeric is also a powerful anti-inflammatory herb. It has been shown to be helpful in the treatment of Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, injuries, trauma, and stiffness from both under activity and over activity 10 . It is also helpful after surgery to decrease pain, inflammation and accelerate healing. One study conducted in 1986 showed that a dosage of 1200 mg of curcumin a day was more effective in reducing post-surgical inflammation than either the placebo group or anti-inflammatory medication normally prescribed 5 . In India , turmeric is considered the standard anti- inflammatory, and yogis use it to help keep their tendons and ligaments free from injury and to assist in their asana practice 6 . In the same way, it minimizes pain and inflammation related to any kind of exercise or strenuous activity. Majeed states: “Perhaps Turmeric's most important anti-inflammatory mechanism centers on its effects on the Prostaglandins (PGs), a large family of potent lipids produced by the body. PG1 and PG3 calm the body while PG2 inflames the body. Turmeric is a potent inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 5-lipoxygenase and also 5-HETE production in neutrophils. Reducing these enzymes means less arachidonic acid metabolism, which means less PG2, which means less pain and inflammation 7 .” Some sources suggest that turmeric/curcumin is most effective for acute inflammation, and not for chronic 1 . Many sources recommend turmeric for Arthritis but the scientific evidence is still unclear and much more research is underway.", "Turmeric also has a special action to purify and nourish the blood and skin. External application stops pain and swelling, heals wounds rapidly, and treats many skin diseases ranging from acne to leprosy. The classic way to apply turmeric topically is as an “Ubtan”: a blend of turmeric, chick-pea flour, sesame or almond oil, a little fresh cream and honey. This will clear up skin blemishes, and increase the natural glow and radiance of the skin 16 . Turmeric essential oil works wonderfully as an external antibiotic to prevent infections in wounds. A nice formula for a wound healing salve is a mixture of olive oil, beeswax, tea tree oil, aloe, turmeric, arnica, slippery elm, red clover, thyme oil, and vitamin E 9 . Since turmeric is bitter and anti- inflammatory, it is excellent for hot skin diseases, red rashes, and especially wet eczema 16 . Turmeric essential oil, mixed with citronella, tulsi, and vanillin, works as a powerful insect repellent, and is a natural alternative to D.E.E.T, the most common chemical insect repellent commercially available. Studies show that D.E.E.T. is extremely toxic, hazardous to the environment, and actually kills plant and insect life that it contacts 3 .", "Turmeric also protects the liver from toxins and pathogens. It is known to both destroy m toxins in the liver, and to rebuild the liver after a toxic attack 16 . Turmeric increases the secretion and movement of bile, and may prevent all forms of liver disease. Excessive use of drugs and/or alcohol can tax the liver and lead to liver diseases 16 . One study shows that curcumin blocks some of the harmful side effects of cigarette smoke, and prevents dangerous chemical formation after eating processed food 11 . It is also helpful in treating food poisoning. Traditionally, about 5 grams of Turmeric is taken with a glass of whey, morning and evening, for a month to activate and rebuild a liver 8 . Another good liver remedy could be based on Turmeric, Kutki root, and Milk Thistle seeds. In essence, turmeric helps keep the liver healthy so it can do its job of keeping the body detoxified.", "Ayurveda uses turmeric to purify and move the blood, as it is a wonderful alterative. It helps to remove stagnant blood while stimulating the formation of new blood tissue 6 . Turmeric regulates menses, and decreases the intensity and pain of menstrual periods, and of uterine tumors. Turmeric is a mild and supportive uterine stimulant and its many actions on the liver suggest that it may assist in balancing hormone levels as well 16 .", "Turmeric also plays a role in pregnancy and birthing in India . Traditionally, it is said that taking turmeric when pregnant will ensure that the child will always have beautiful skin 16 . (However, turmeric is a mild uterine stimulant, so there is a chance of over stimulation; it is essential to consult a healthcare practitioner before taking any herbs during pregnancy.) Turmeric taken in the last two weeks of pregnancy in warm, organic milk helps to expedite a simple birth, while increasing the health of the mother and child as well. Turmeric is also an analgesic (pain reliever) and is sometimes used in natural childbirth to decrease pain 16 .", "Turmeric also has a special action to help the entire Gastro-Intestinal system by increasing intestinal flora and generate healthy digestion 6 . It is traditionally used for weak stomachs, poor digestion, dyspepsia, parasites, abdominal cramps, to normalize metabolism, to help digest protein and breakdown of fats, to increase absorption, and the ability of the stomach to withstand digestive acids 6 . Turmeric is also a carminative: it helps to decrease gas and distention. According to Ayurveda, plants that treat digestion are often the most important herbs of all since digestion is the basis of mental and physical health. Prashanti de Jager states, “Turmeric is one of the best carminatives because though it leans towards being heating- pungent, it is very balanced and does not aggravate any of the doshas if taken in normal amounts, a few grams per day 16 .” As a vulnerary it also helps to nurture and heal mucous membranes; it has a strong protective effect against food and materials that are corrosive to the stomach and intestines as from food poisoning. In a 1989 double blind study (the participants and researches did not know which groups were taking the herb or the placebo) conducted in Thailand , 500mg capsules of curcumin were given to 116 adults suffering from indigestion at six different hospitals. Stunning results showed that 90% of those taking the curcumin felt full or partial relief after seven days, while 53% of the placebo group felt relief 1 .", "Another major use of turmeric is support of the respiratory system. As an anti-oxidant it protects the lungs from pollution and toxins. It also helps the oxygen transfer from the lungs to the blood. Turmeric with ghee is traditionally used to get rid of cough and to treat asthma 8 . It also supports the heart in many ways. A study conducted in 1992 shows that turmeric may assist in lowering cholesterol and prevent Atherosclerosis (blockage of arteries that can cause heart attack and/or stroke) 12 . Animal studies have shown that turmeric lowers cholesterol levels and inhibits the oxidation of LDL (“bad cholesterol”, responsible for clogging of arteries). When LDL becomes oxidized, it creates deposits in the walls of blood vessels and contributes to the formation of arteriosclerosis. Turmeric may also prevent platelet buildup along the walls of injured blood vessels, another common cause of blood clots and artery blockage that can result in heart attacks and strokes 12 .", "Studies are also underway regarding turmeric's believed effects in treating and preventing neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's Disease. This belief generates from the realization that elderly Indian people who eat turmeric on a regular basis are far less likely to develop these ailments than those who do not eat turmeric. In fact, Alzheimer's Disease is 4.4 times less common among older adults in India than in the United States 4 . It has been noted that people taking anti- inflammatory medication for Arthritis are less likely to develop Alzheimer's Disease 1 . Since turmeric possesses such a powerful anti-inflammatory action, scientists speculate that it most likely will have a preventative effect on such disorders. More research is needed in this area to prove such theories.", "New research also suggests that turmeric may play a vital role in fighting HIV/AIDS, particularly HIV, Type 1 10 . In a recent study at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bangalore , India , when scientists 'fed' curcumin to HIV-infected cells in the laboratory, the virus stopped replicating 17 . Several studies have shown that people who have HIV and AIDS are deficient in many antioxidant vitamins and minerals, and it is believed that it is the powerful antioxidant properties of turmeric that combat the disease 17 . \"Curcumin's antioxidant properties will protect your DNA from the ravages of the virus. It's also antimicrobial, so it will help prevent the many opportunistic illnesses associated with HIV and AIDS,\" says Dr. Susan Kowalsky, N.D., a naturopathic doctor in Norwich , Vermont 18 . In a study at Harvard Medical School , research showed that curcumin prevented the reproduction of HIV by blocking a specific gene that activates the virus and causes it to spread. Another study showed that it may help decrease the reproduction of HIV 18 . This is a currently major topic of research, so we can look forward to updates in the near future.", "Turmeric can obviously stand the test of time. It has been worshipped, reveled and revered by people for centuries, and still today it is one of the most significant players in the prevention of serious disease as well as the general afflictions of living. Much more research is underway to prove scientifically what the ancient people of India have known for centuries: that turmeric is one of the most powerful plants on the planet. Whether suffering from an acute or chronic disease, aches and pains, bumps and bruises, or as preventative maintenance, turmeric can and should be utilized by everyone on a regular basis. In the words of David Frawley: “If I had only a single herb to depend upon for all possible health and dietary needs, I would without much hesitation choose the Indian spice turmeric 16 .” Without a doubt, this writer feels exactly the same.", "The papers published on our website have been written by students of the California College of Ayurveda as a part of their required work toward graduation. After reviewing each paper, Dr. Halpern selects those papers that he feels are appropriate to publish. 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The most well known medicinal action of turmeric is\nits use as a powerful anti-inflammatory, the effectiveness of which is\ncomparable to pharmaceutical medicines. However, it also acts as an\nalterative, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-\nallergic, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative,\ncholagogue, digestive, diuretic, stimulant, and vulnerary 6,8,10 . Modern\nscience is beginning to recognize and understand the amazing healing qualities\nof turmeric and much research is currently being conducted.\n\nTurmeric has been proven effective in treating some of the most intense\nailments afflicting the world today including: Arthritis, Cancer, Alzheimer's\nDisease, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Atherosclerosis, HIV/AIDS, Sexually\nTransmitted Diseases (Hepatitis-C, Genital Herpes) , Irritable Bowel Syndrome,\nIndigestion, Inflammation, Acne, Urinary Tract Infections, Kidney Infections,\nGallstones, Anemia, Hemorrhoids, Liver Disease, Leprosy, Amenorrhea, Edema,\nBronchitis, Common Cold, Headaches, Conjunctivitis, Bursitis, food poisoning,\nparasites, fever, diarrhea, poor circulation, lower back and abdominal pain.\nIt can also be used as a mosquito repellent, wound healer, and immediate cure\nfor scorpion stings. Turmeric helps balance the female reproductive and\nlactation systems, and in men it purifies and improves the health of semen. It\nis used to treat external ulcers that would not respond to other treatment\n6,8,10 . Due to its vast array of medicinal purposes and versatility, turmeric\nis one of the most important herbs in any natural medicine cabinet.\n\nThe Latin name for turmeric is “Curcuma Longa”, which comes from the Arabic\nname for the plant, “Kurkum.” 10 It comes from the Zingiberaceae family (same\nas ginger) and in Sanskrit is called “Haridra”(“The Yellow One”), “Gauri”\n(“The One Whose Face is Light and Shining”),“Kanchani” (“Golden Goddess”) ,\nand Aushadhi (“Herb”). It is called “Jiang Huang” in Chinese, and “Haldi”\n(“Yellow”) in Hindi, the most common name in India 6 . The healing properties\nof turmeric lie in the golden fingerlike stalk, or rhizome, the same part that\nis used to flavor, color, and preserve food. Turmeric is commonly found in\nIndian curries, giving the food a golden orange color. Turmeric has also been\nused as a dye for mustards, canned chicken broth, and pickles. It has been\ncoded as food additive “E100” in canned beverages, baked products, dairy, ice\ncream, yogurts, yellow cakes, biscuits, popcorn, sweets, cake icing, cereal,\nsauces, gelatins, and also direct compression tablets. In combination with\nannatto, turmeric is used to color cheese, dry mixes, salad dressing, butter\nand margarine 3 . The brilliant color has also been used for dyeing silk and\nwool; the robes of Buddhist monks were traditionally dyed with turmeric 10 .\n\nTurmeric is a native to South Asia , particularly India , but is cultivated in\nmany warm regions of the world. It can be found growing extensively in all of\nIndia , but does especially well in the regions of Tamil Nadu, West Bengal ,\nand Maharashtra 10 . It is also cultivated in Sri Lanka , Indonesia , China ,\nTaiwan , Indochina , Peru , Haiti , and Jamacia. India is the largest producer\nin the world; Jamacia and Peru are the chief exporters, and Iran the largest\nimporter. Other large importers are the United Kingdom , Japan , Canada , Sri\nLanka , Singapore , and the Middle East 9 .\n\nThere are two main varieties of turmeric: one with hard, rich colored, oval\nrhizomes, called “Lokahandi Halad” that is used mostly for dying, and a\nvariety that is softer, larger, lighter colored with long rhizomes used mostly\nfor eating 8 . Turmeric became valuable to humans when it was discovered that\nthe powdered rhizome preserved the freshness and nutritive value of foods. It\nwas originally used in curries and other food to improve storage conditions,\npalatability, and preservation. Because of its preservation properties,\nturmeric played a vital role in survival and sustainability in South Asia ,\nand was valued more than gold and precious stones 7 . However, turmeric was\neventually replaced by cheaper, synthetic preservatives.\n\nTurmeric was used much more extensively by the natives of India than today.\nTurmeric was highly valued by the ancient Indo-European people not only for\nits preservation properties, but for its energetic and spiritual qualities as\nwell. The Arya culture was a group of people who worshipped the solar system\nand the sun as a deity. Turmeric was very sacred to them, due to its golden\nyellow color (like sunlight) and they believed it had special protective\nproperties 7 . Remnants of this belief still exist today, particularly in\nSouth India , where some people wear a dried turmeric rhizome bead the size of\na large grape around their neck or arm. This is an ancient talisman tradition\nused to ward off evil and grant to the wearer healing and protection 16 .\nPeople of ancient India believed that turmeric contained the energy of the\nDivine Mother, helped to grant prosperity, cleanse the chakras (energy centers\nin the body), and purify the channels of the subtle body 6 . Even today, Hindu\npeople consider turmeric to have auspicious qualities, and use it in many\nsacred ceremonies. It is commonly made into a paste and applied to the\nforehead (ajna chakra or third eye) during pujas (devotional ceremonies) and\nweddings. During a traditional Indian wedding ceremony, the bridge and groom\napply a paste of turmeric and sandalwood powder on each other's foreheads.\nSome women use it as a cosmetic, called “Kappumanjal” or rub it over their\nbodies as a detergent 8 . Traditionally, turmeric was also used to dye the\nmarriage clothing. It was believed that any clothing dyed with turmeric was\nprotection from fever. New clothes would sometimes be stained with a paste of\nturmeric, lime, and water. Today, magenta dye has become more popular 9 .\n\n#### Turmeric and Ayurveda\n\nTurmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurveda, the 5,000 year old natural\nhealing system of India . It is called by 46 different synonyms, including:\n“pitta” (yellow), “gauri” (brilliant), and all words that indicate “night” 10\n. This comes from a tradition of married women applying turmeric to their\ncheeks in the evening in preparation for a visit from Lakshmi (The Goddess of\nProsperity) 7 . In Ayurveda, turmeric is believed to balance the three doshas\n(vata, pitta, and kapha). It has been used by Ayurvedic healers as medicine\ntaken internally in the form of fresh juice, boiled tea, tinctures, or powder,\nand topically as creams, lotions, pastes, and ointments 1 . There are many\nancient Ayurvedic formulas utilizing turmeric. Milk boiled with turmeric and\nsugar was a popular cold remedy and turmeric juice was used to help heal\nwounds, bruises, and leech bites. A paste made from turmeric, lime, and salt\nwas commonly applied to sprains and inflamed joints 8 . Smoke made by\nsprinkling turmeric over burnt charcoal was used to relieve scorpion stings\nwithin a few minutes that the affected area is exposed to smoke. Inhaling the\nfumes of burning turmeric was also used commonly to release copious amounts of\nmucous and provide instant relief from congestion. The fumes also were\nbelieved to help in hysteric fits 8 . A pinch of turmeric was also used as an\ninsect repellent in the kitchen 9 . A paste made of turmeric alone or with\nneem leaves was used for ringworm, itching, eczema, and any other parasitic\nskin condition 8 . The Charakra Samhita section on Therapeutics states that\nturmeric, black pepper, long pepper, and ox bile was a common remedy for\nconsumed poison or snake bites, up until the last stage 15 . The Charakra\nSamhita also provides a traditional remedy for jaundice: turmeric, triphala,\nneem bark, bala, licorice cooked in milk and ghee of buffalo. If this did not\nwork and there is “found residue of morbidity still lodged in the body”,\ninhalation therapy was indicated. Cigars were made from turmeric paste,\ncinnamon, castor plant root, lac, red arsenic, deodar, yellow orpiment, and\nnardus, smeared with ghee and smoked. Inhalation of the fumes of barley paste\nwith ghee was also a treatment for jaundice 15 . Hemorrhoids (piles) were\ntreated with an ointment of turmeric, hemp leaves, onions, and warm mustard\noil or linseed oil, applied externally when the hemorrhoids are painful and\nprotruding 8 . Pastes of turmeric were used for smallpox, chickenpox,\nshingles, ulcers, conjunctivitis, skin blemishes, malaria, and applied to the\ncut placenta after the birth of a child 8 .\n\nTurmeric has hundreds of molecular constituents, each with a variety of\nbiological activities. There are at least 20 molecules that are anti-biotic,\n14 that are known cancer preventatives, 12 that are anti-tumor, 12 are anti-\ninflammatory and there are at least 10 different anti-oxidants 7 . One\ndatabase presented over 326 known biological activities of turmeric 12 . The\nrhizome is 70% carbohydrates, 7% protein, 4% minerals, and at least 4%\nessential oils. It also has vitamins, other alkaloids, and is about 1% resin 7\n. The active ingredient in turmeric is called “curcumin”, although in its raw\nstate turmeric only contains 2-5% curcumin 4 . Curcumin is the substance that\nis responsible for the biological activity of turmeric. Combined with black\npepper, curcumin becomes 2000 times more potent 4 . Curcumin is now extracted\nfrom turmeric, sold as supplements, and is the basis of most scientific\nresearch.\n\nThe active properties of curcumin are best called “protective properties”. The\nsame components that prevent deterioration of food protect living tissue from\ndegenerating, possibly extending the life span of our bodies 7 . Clinical and\nlaboratory research indicates that diets that include turmeric or curcumin\n“stabilize and protect biomolecules in the body at the molecular level”, which\nis shown in its anti-oxidant, anti- mutagenic, and anti-carcinogenic action 7\n. These components may work by protecting a person directly, by shielding the\nbiomolecules, or indirectly, by stimulating the natural detoxification and\ndefense mechanisms of the body: helping the body to heal and preserve itself\nnaturally 7 . Current statistics show that 98% of all diseases are controlled\nby a molecule called NF-Kappa B, a powerful protein that promotes abnormal\ninflammatory response in the body. Excess of NF-Kappa B can lead to Cancer,\nArthritis, and a wide range of other diseases. Studies show that curcumin\nsubdues NF-Kappa B, meaning that it may work to prevent nearly all diseases\nafflicting our world today 4 .\n\n#### Science and Turmeric\n\nScientists are beginning to realize the importance of turmeric/curcumin in\ntreating modern disease. Much research has been conducted on the various\neffects of curcumin in the body; the most widely researched is that of its\neffects on Cancer. In both India and Pakistan , where curry/turmeric is a\ndietary staple, boast much lower incidence of cancer than in other countries\nwhere turmeric is not regularly consumed 2 . Turmeric is considered to fight\nCancer in three ways: It neutralizes those substances and conditions which can\ncause cancer; It directly helps a cell retain its integrity if threatened by\ncarcinogens (a substance showing significant evidence of causing cancer or\ngrowth of cancer cells); If a tumor does grow the curcumins can often destroy\nit 13 . There are many reasons why turmeric helps to destroy Cancer. One of\nthe keys to this activity is the ability of curcumin to inhibit the enzyme\nTopoisomerase, which is required for the replication of cancer cells.\n“Topoisomerase works within the nucleus of the cell, where it first binds to\nsupercoiled DNA and then catalyzes the passage of one DNA helix through\nanother via a transient double-stranded break. This splits the DNA and thus\nallows cell replication to occur. Stopping Topoisomerase stops replication\nwhich stops the spread of the problem 13 .”\n\nCurcumin is also one of the most studied natural COX-2 inhibitors, which block\nan enzyme called cyclooxygenase-2. This is beneficial because the COX-2 enzyme\nhelps make carcinogens more active in the body and allows cancerous cells to\nsurvive by growing new blood vessels 2 . In essence, curcumin completely\nblocks the formation of cancer causing enzymes, decreasing the likelihood of\ncancerous cell formation or growth. Curcumin is also rich in antioxidants,\nwhich are important disease fighting substances that help to clean up unstable\noxygen molecules (free radicals) that can damage cells and cause diseases such\nas Cancer. Other antioxidants and COX-2 inhibitors are red grapes, green tea,\nrosemary, and bee propolis 2 .\n\nEven when using more allopathic methods to treat cancer, turmeric/curcumin\nstill helps to increase the effectiveness and decrease some of the side\neffects of cancer treatments. Current research suggests that including\ncurcumin in the diet during the “initiation and or post initiation periods” of\ncancer significantly suppresses the development of chemically induced tumors\n13 . In summary, research is showing that curcumin may be more effective\ntreatment for cancer in the beginning phases of the disease, as well as\npreventative treatment throughout life before cancer even emerges. A study\nperformed in 1992 on 16 cigarette smokers who took 1.5 g of turmeric a day for\n30 days had much lower mutagenic levels in their urine than those who did not\ninclude turmeric in their diet 1 . Mutagens are substances that cause cell\nmutation and increase the occurrence of cancer. There is, however, some new\nresearch suggesting that taking curcumin may counteract the effectiveness of\nchemotherapy. Thus, many cancer treatment programs are developing a periodic\nschedule of use to avoid any issues 13 .\n\n“We have not found a single cancer on which curcumin does not work”, states\nDr. Bharat Aggarwal, who conducts cancer research at the Jawaharlal Nehru\nCentre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bangalore , India 4 . Ayurveda\nespecially recommends turmeric for cancers of the female reproductive system,\nspecifically breast and uterine cancer, and to treat benign tumors as well 11\n. Although the current research looks promising, there have been very few long\nterm tests performed on large quantities of humans. Turmeric was recently\nnominated by the National Cancer Institute for more study so we can look\nforward to many more research findings in the future.\n\nTurmeric is also a powerful anti-inflammatory herb. It has been shown to be\nhelpful in the treatment of Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis,\ninjuries, trauma, and stiffness from both under activity and over activity 10\n. It is also helpful after surgery to decrease pain, inflammation and\naccelerate healing. One study conducted in 1986 showed that a dosage of 1200\nmg of curcumin a day was more effective in reducing post-surgical inflammation\nthan either the placebo group or anti-inflammatory medication normally\nprescribed 5 . In India , turmeric is considered the standard anti-\ninflammatory, and yogis use it to help keep their tendons and ligaments free\nfrom injury and to assist in their asana practice 6 . In the same way, it\nminimizes pain and inflammation related to any kind of exercise or strenuous\nactivity. Majeed states: “Perhaps Turmeric's most important anti-inflammatory\nmechanism centers on its effects on the Prostaglandins (PGs), a large family\nof potent lipids produced by the body. PG1 and PG3 calm the body while PG2\ninflames the body. Turmeric is a potent inhibitor of cyclooxygenase\n5-lipoxygenase and also 5-HETE production in neutrophils. Reducing these\nenzymes means less arachidonic acid metabolism, which means less PG2, which\nmeans less pain and inflammation 7 .” Some sources suggest that\nturmeric/curcumin is most effective for acute inflammation, and not for\nchronic 1 . Many sources recommend turmeric for Arthritis but the scientific\nevidence is still unclear and much more research is underway.\n\nTurmeric also has a special action to purify and nourish the blood and skin.\nExternal application stops pain and swelling, heals wounds rapidly, and treats\nmany skin diseases ranging from acne to leprosy. The classic way to apply\nturmeric topically is as an “Ubtan”: a blend of turmeric, chick-pea flour,\nsesame or almond oil, a little fresh cream and honey. This will clear up skin\nblemishes, and increase the natural glow and radiance of the skin 16 .\nTurmeric essential oil works wonderfully as an external antibiotic to prevent\ninfections in wounds. A nice formula for a wound healing salve is a mixture of\nolive oil, beeswax, tea tree oil, aloe, turmeric, arnica, slippery elm, red\nclover, thyme oil, and vitamin E 9 . Since turmeric is bitter and anti-\ninflammatory, it is excellent for hot skin diseases, red rashes, and\nespecially wet eczema 16 . Turmeric essential oil, mixed with citronella,\ntulsi, and vanillin, works as a powerful insect repellent, and is a natural\nalternative to D.E.E.T, the most common chemical insect repellent commercially\navailable. Studies show that D.E.E.T. is extremely toxic, hazardous to the\nenvironment, and actually kills plant and insect life that it contacts 3 .\n\nTurmeric also protects the liver from toxins and pathogens. It is known to\nboth destroy m toxins in the liver, and to rebuild the liver after a toxic\nattack 16 . Turmeric increases the secretion and movement of bile, and may\nprevent all forms of liver disease. Excessive use of drugs and/or alcohol can\ntax the liver and lead to liver diseases 16 . One study shows that curcumin\nblocks some of the harmful side effects of cigarette smoke, and prevents\ndangerous chemical formation after eating processed food 11 . It is also\nhelpful in treating food poisoning. Traditionally, about 5 grams of Turmeric\nis taken with a glass of whey, morning and evening, for a month to activate\nand rebuild a liver 8 . Another good liver remedy could be based on Turmeric,\nKutki root, and Milk Thistle seeds. In essence, turmeric helps keep the liver\nhealthy so it can do its job of keeping the body detoxified.\n\nAyurveda uses turmeric to purify and move the blood, as it is a wonderful\nalterative. It helps to remove stagnant blood while stimulating the formation\nof new blood tissue 6 . Turmeric regulates menses, and decreases the intensity\nand pain of menstrual periods, and of uterine tumors. Turmeric is a mild and\nsupportive uterine stimulant and its many actions on the liver suggest that it\nmay assist in balancing hormone levels as well 16 .\n\nTurmeric also plays a role in pregnancy and birthing in India . Traditionally,\nit is said that taking turmeric when pregnant will ensure that the child will\nalways have beautiful skin 16 . (However, turmeric is a mild uterine\nstimulant, so there is a chance of over stimulation; it is essential to\nconsult a healthcare practitioner before taking any herbs during pregnancy.)\nTurmeric taken in the last two weeks of pregnancy in warm, organic milk helps\nto expedite a simple birth, while increasing the health of the mother and\nchild as well. Turmeric is also an analgesic (pain reliever) and is sometimes\nused in natural childbirth to decrease pain 16 .\n\nTurmeric also has a special action to help the entire Gastro-Intestinal system\nby increasing intestinal flora and generate healthy digestion 6 . It is\ntraditionally used for weak stomachs, poor digestion, dyspepsia, parasites,\nabdominal cramps, to normalize metabolism, to help digest protein and\nbreakdown of fats, to increase absorption, and the ability of the stomach to\nwithstand digestive acids 6 . Turmeric is also a carminative: it helps to\ndecrease gas and distention. According to Ayurveda, plants that treat\ndigestion are often the most important herbs of all since digestion is the\nbasis of mental and physical health. Prashanti de Jager states, “Turmeric is\none of the best carminatives because though it leans towards being heating-\npungent, it is very balanced and does not aggravate any of the doshas if taken\nin normal amounts, a few grams per day 16 .” As a vulnerary it also helps to\nnurture and heal mucous membranes; it has a strong protective effect against\nfood and materials that are corrosive to the stomach and intestines as from\nfood poisoning. In a 1989 double blind study (the participants and researches\ndid not know which groups were taking the herb or the placebo) conducted in\nThailand , 500mg capsules of curcumin were given to 116 adults suffering from\nindigestion at six different hospitals. Stunning results showed that 90% of\nthose taking the curcumin felt full or partial relief after seven days, while\n53% of the placebo group felt relief 1 .\n\nAnother major use of turmeric is support of the respiratory system. As an\nanti-oxidant it protects the lungs from pollution and toxins. It also helps\nthe oxygen transfer from the lungs to the blood. Turmeric with ghee is\ntraditionally used to get rid of cough and to treat asthma 8 . It also\nsupports the heart in many ways. A study conducted in 1992 shows that turmeric\nmay assist in lowering cholesterol and prevent Atherosclerosis (blockage of\narteries that can cause heart attack and/or stroke) 12 . Animal studies have\nshown that turmeric lowers cholesterol levels and inhibits the oxidation of\nLDL (“bad cholesterol”, responsible for clogging of arteries). When LDL\nbecomes oxidized, it creates deposits in the walls of blood vessels and\ncontributes to the formation of arteriosclerosis. Turmeric may also prevent\nplatelet buildup along the walls of injured blood vessels, another common\ncause of blood clots and artery blockage that can result in heart attacks and\nstrokes 12 .\n\nStudies are also underway regarding turmeric's believed effects in treating\nand preventing neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and\nAlzheimer's Disease. This belief generates from the realization that elderly\nIndian people who eat turmeric on a regular basis are far less likely to\ndevelop these ailments than those who do not eat turmeric. In fact,\nAlzheimer's Disease is 4.4 times less common among older adults in India than\nin the United States 4 . It has been noted that people taking anti-\ninflammatory medication for Arthritis are less likely to develop Alzheimer's\nDisease 1 . Since turmeric possesses such a powerful anti-inflammatory action,\nscientists speculate that it most likely will have a preventative effect on\nsuch disorders. More research is needed in this area to prove such theories.\n\nNew research also suggests that turmeric may play a vital role in fighting\nHIV/AIDS, particularly HIV, Type 1 10 . In a recent study at the Jawaharlal\nNehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bangalore , India , when\nscientists 'fed' curcumin to HIV-infected cells in the laboratory, the virus\nstopped replicating 17 . Several studies have shown that people who have HIV\nand AIDS are deficient in many antioxidant vitamins and minerals, and it is\nbelieved that it is the powerful antioxidant properties of turmeric that\ncombat the disease 17 . \"Curcumin's antioxidant properties will protect your\nDNA from the ravages of the virus. It's also antimicrobial, so it will help\nprevent the many opportunistic illnesses associated with HIV and AIDS,\" says\nDr. Susan Kowalsky, N.D., a naturopathic doctor in Norwich , Vermont 18 . In a\nstudy at Harvard Medical School , research showed that curcumin prevented the\nreproduction of HIV by blocking a specific gene that activates the virus and\ncauses it to spread. Another study showed that it may help decrease the\nreproduction of HIV 18 . This is a currently major topic of research, so we\ncan look forward to updates in the near future.\n\nTurmeric can obviously stand the test of time. It has been worshipped, reveled\nand revered by people for centuries, and still today it is one of the most\nsignificant players in the prevention of serious disease as well as the\ngeneral afflictions of living. Much more research is underway to prove\nscientifically what the ancient people of India have known for centuries: that\nturmeric is one of the most powerful plants on the planet. Whether suffering\nfrom an acute or chronic disease, aches and pains, bumps and bruises, or as\npreventative maintenance, turmeric can and should be utilized by everyone on a\nregular basis. In the words of David Frawley: “If I had only a single herb to\ndepend upon for all possible health and dietary needs, I would without much\nhesitation choose the Indian spice turmeric 16 .” Without a doubt, this writer\nfeels exactly the same.\n\n#### References\n\n1\\. Whole Health MD.com , Article: “Turmeric”.\n\nhttp://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,10062,00.html\n\n2\\. Whole Health MD.com , Article: “Cancer Fighters in Your Spice Rack,”\n3/21/2001 .\n\nhttp://www.wholehealthmd.com/news/viewarticle/1,1513,844,00.html\n\n3\\. The Wikipedia Encyclopeida\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric\n\n4\\. Sundaram, Viji. Article: “Don't Go Easy on Turmeric: It Prevents and Cures\nCancer”: India-West , 2005\n\n5\\. HealthNotes , Article: “Turmeric”, 2002.\n\nhttp://www.drugstore.com/templates/hnotes/default.asp?catid=41779&aid=33...\n\n6\\. Frawley, David & Vasant Lad, The Yoga of Herbs . Lotus Light Publications,\n1993.\n\n7\\. Majeed, Muhammed; Vladimir Badmaev; Uma Shivakumar; R.Rajendran, eds.,\nCurcuminoids ; antioxidant phytonutrients. NutriScience Publishers, Inc, 1995.\n\n8\\. Nadkarni, K.M., The Indian Materia Medica. Bombay Popular Prakashan, 1976.\n\n9\\. Kaushik, Purshotam, Haridra (Turmeric): Antibacterial Potential .\nChowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi , 2003.\n\n10\\. Williamson, Elizabeth , ed., Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Churchill\nLivingstone, 2002.\n\n11\\. Pook, Sally, “ Curries May Help to Combat Cancer”. Article:\nnews.telegraph.co.uk\n\n12\\. University of Maryland Medical Center , Article: “Turmeric”.\n\nhttp://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsHerbs/Turmericch.html 13. Cancer Research ,\nArticle: “Chemopreventive Effect of Curcumin , a Naturally Occurring Anti-\nInflammatory Agent, during the Promotion/Progression Stages of Colon Cancer ”\nCancer Research 59, 597-601, February 1, 1999 .\n\n14\\. Cole GM , Lim GP , Yang F , Teter B , Begum A , Ma Q , Harris-White ME ,\nFrautschy SA . “Prevention of Alzheimer's disease: Omega-3 fatty acid and\nphenolic anti-oxidant interventions.” Neurobiol Aging. October 30, 2005 .\n\n15\\. Dash, Bhagwan and R.K. Sharma, Caraka Samhita . Chowkhamba Sanskrit\nSeries Office, Varanasi ,India , 2001.\n\n16\\. Prashanti de Jager, Article: “Turmeric: The Ayurvedic Spice of Life”,\n2003. 17. SciDev.net , Article: “Turmeric can Combat malaria, Cancer Virus,\nand HIV”. March 6, 2006 .\n\nhttp://www.scidev.net/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=printarticle&itemid=1987...\n\n18\\. Mother Nature.com, Article: “HIV and AIDS”.\nhttp://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/23/102.cfm\n\n19\\. Pub-Med, Article: “In Vitro and in Vivo Anti-Tumoral Effect of Curcumin\nAgainst Melanoma Cells.”\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dop...\n\n‹ Guduchi: The one who protects the body up Better Known as Turmeric By: Ivy\nCannon ›\n\nPrinter-friendly version\n\nAbout the Student Research Papers\n\nThe papers published on our website have been written by students of the\nCalifornia College of Ayurveda as a part of their required work toward\ngraduation. After reviewing each paper, Dr. Halpern selects those papers that\nhe feels are appropriate to publish. The information in each paper should not\nbe construed as the final word on any subject nor should it be assumed that\nerrors do not exist.\n\nCalifornia College of Ayurveda \| 700 Zion Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 \|\ninfo@ayurvedacollege.com Phone 530.478.9100 \| Toll Free in the U.S.\n866.541.6699 \| Fax 530.478.9105\n\n©1995-2020 California College of Ayurveda \| Escuela de Ayurveda de California\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050846", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200524140856/https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050846", "parsed_text": { "title": "Cough When to see a doctor", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Cough When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18056558", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200412003457/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18056558", "parsed_text": { "title": "Effect of honey, dextromethorphan, and no treatment on nocturnal cough and sleep quality for coughing children and their parents.", "passages": [ "Effect of honey, dextromethorphan, and no treatment on nocturnal cough and sleep quality for coughing children and their parents. - PubMed - NCBI" ] }, "parsed_md": "Effect of honey, dextromethorphan, and no treatment on nocturnal cough and\nsleep quality for coughing children and their parents. - PubMed - NCBI\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://kidshealth.org:80/parent/general/eyes/childs_cough.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20151228174519/http://kidshealth.org:80/parent/general/eyes/childs_cough.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Coughing", "passages": [ "Coughs are one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. A cough can sound awful, but it's not usually a sign of a serious condition. In fact, coughing is a healthy and important reflex that helps protect the airways in the throat and chest.", "But sometimes, a cough calls for a trip to the doctor. Understanding what different types of cough could mean will help you know how to take care of them and when to go to the doctor.", "Barky coughs are usually caused by a swelling in the upper part of the airway. Most of the time, a barky cough comes from croup, a swelling of the larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe).", "Croup usually is due to a virus, but also can come from allergies or a change in temperature at night. Younger children have smaller airways that, if swollen, can make it hard to breathe. Kids younger than 3 are most at risk for croup because their airways are so narrow.", "A cough from croup can start suddenly, often in the middle of the night. Most kids with croup will also have stridor, which is a noisy, harsh breathing (often described as a coarse, musical sound) that happens when the child inhales (breathes in).", "Whooping cough is another name for pertussis, an infection of the airways caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Kids with pertussis will have spells of back-to-back coughs without breathing in between. At the end of the coughing, they'll take a deep breath in that makes a \"whooping\" sound. Other symptoms of pertussis are a runny nose, sneezing, mild cough, and a low-grade fever.", "Although pertussis can happen at any age, it's most severe in infants under 1 year old who did not get the pertussis vaccine. Pertussis is very contagious, so your child should get the pertussis shot at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 months, and 4-6 years of age. This shot is given as part of the DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis).", "The Tdap vaccine (which is similar to DTaP but with lower concentrations of diphtheria and tetanus toxoid for adults) is a booster shot given to children at 11-12 years and once again in adulthood as a part of one of the tetanus boosters. The Tdap vaccine is also recommended for all pregnant women during the second half of each pregnancy, regardless of whether or not they had the vaccine before, or when it was last given.", "Adults are encouraged to receive the pertussis vaccine since immunity to pertussis lessens over time. By protecting yourself against pertussis, you are also protecting your kids from getting it.", "Pertussis is very contagious, and can spread from person to person through tiny drops of fluid in the air coming from the nose or mouth when people sneeze, cough, or laugh. Others can become infected by inhaling the drops or getting the drops on their hands and then touching their mouths or noses.", "If your child makes a wheezing (whistling) sound when breathing out (exhaling), this could mean that the lower airways in the lungs are swollen. This can happen with asthma or with the viral infection bronchiolitis. Wheezing also can happen if the lower airway is blocked by a foreign object.", "Lots of coughs get worse at night. When your child has a cold, the mucus from the nose and sinuses can drain down the throat and trigger a cough during sleep. This is only a problem if the cough won't let your child sleep.", "Cold air or activity can make coughs worse during the daytime. Try to make sure that nothing in your house — like air freshener, pets, or smoke (especially tobacco smoke) — is making your child cough.", "A child who has a cough, mild fever, and runny nose probably has a common cold. But coughs with a fever of 102°F (39°C) or higher can sometimes be due to pneumonia, especially if a child is weak and breathing fast. In this case, call your doctor immediately.", "Kids often cough so much that it triggers their gag reflex, making them throw up. Also, a child who has a cough with a cold or an asthma flare-up might vomit if lots of mucus drains into the stomach and causes nausea. Usually, this is not cause for alarm unless the vomiting doesn't stop.", "Coughs caused by colds due to viruses can last weeks, especially if a child has one cold right after another. Asthma, allergies, or a chronic infection in the sinuses or airways also might cause persistent coughs. If the cough lasts for 3 weeks, call your doctor.", "is dehydrated; signs include dizziness, drowsiness, a dry or sticky mouth, sunken eyes, crying with little or no tears, or peeing less often (or having fewer wet diapers)", "One of the best ways to diagnose a cough is by listening. Knowing what the cough sounds like will help your doctor decide how to treat your child. The treatment for different types of coughs can vary, based on the cause.", "Because most coughs are caused by viruses, doctors usually do not give antibiotics for a cough. A cough caused by a virus just needs to run its course. A viral infection can last for as long as 2 weeks.", "Unless a cough won't let your child sleep, cough medicines are not needed. They might help a child stop coughing, but do not treat the cause of the cough. If you do choose to use an over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine, call the doctor to be sure of the correct dose and to make sure it's safe for your child.", "Do not use OTC combination medicines like \"Tylenol Cold\" — they have more than one medicine in them, and kids can have more side effects than adults and are more likely to get an overdose of the medicine.", "If your child has asthma, make sure you have an asthma action plan from your doctor. The plan should help you choose the right asthma medicines to give.", "For a \"barky\" or \"croupy\" cough, turn on the hot water in the shower in your bathroom and close the door so the room will steam up. Then, sit in the bathroom with your child for about 20 minutes. The steam should help your child breathe more easily. Try reading a book together to pass the time.", "Sometimes, brief exposure to cool air outdoors can relieve the cough. Make sure to dress your child appropriately for the outdoor weather and try this for 10-15 minutes.", "Cool beverages like juice can be soothing and it is important to keep your child hydrated. But do not give soda or orange juice, as these can hurt a throat that is sore from coughing.", "You should not give your child (especially a baby or toddler) OTC cough medicine without first checking with your doctor.", "Cough drops are OK for older kids, but kids younger than 3 years old can choke on them. It's better to avoid cough drops unless your doctor says that they're safe for your child.", "Note: All information on KidsHealth® is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor." ] }, "parsed_md": "Coughing\n\nSkip Navigation\n\n# KidsHealth\n\n## from Nemours\n\n### for Parents\n\n#### for Kids\n\n##### for Teens\n\n * Parents Home\n * General Health\n * Growth & Development\n * Infections\n * Diseases & Conditions\n * Pregnancy & Baby\n * Nutrition & Fitness\n * Emotions & Behavior\n * School & Family Life\n * First Aid & Safety\n * Doctors & Hospitals\n * Q&A;\n * Recipes\n * En Español\n\nTeachers - Looking for Health Lessons? Visit KidsHealth in the Classroom\n\n#### What Other Parents Are Reading\n\n * Impetigo\n * Head Lice\n * Vomiting\n * Chickenpox\n * Helping Kids Deal With Bullies\n * Pregnant? What to Expect\n\n# Coughing\n\nKidsHealth> Parents> General Health> Your Kid's Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat>\nCoughing\n\n * Print\n * AAA Text Size\n\n##### What's in this article?\n\n * \"Barky\" Cough\n * Whooping Cough\n * Cough With Wheezing\n * Nighttime Cough\n * Daytime Cough\n * Cough With a Fever\n * Cough With Vomiting\n * Persistent Cough\n * When to Call the Doctor\n * What Your Doctor Will Do\n * Home Treatment\n\nCoughs are one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. A cough can\nsound awful, but it's not usually a sign of a serious condition. In fact,\ncoughing is a healthy and important reflex that helps protect the airways in\nthe throat and chest.\n\nBut sometimes, a cough calls for a trip to the doctor. Understanding what\ndifferent types of cough could mean will help you know how to take care of\nthem and when to go to the doctor.\n\n### \"Barky\" Cough\n\nBarky coughs are usually caused by a swelling in the upper part of the airway.\nMost of the time, a barky cough comes from croup, a swelling of the larynx\n(voice box) and trachea (windpipe).\n\nCroup usually is due to a virus, but also can come from allergies or a change\nin temperature at night. Younger children have smaller airways that, if\nswollen, can make it hard to breathe. Kids younger than 3 are most at risk for\ncroup because their airways are so narrow.\n\nA cough from croup can start suddenly, often in the middle of the night. Most\nkids with croup will also have stridor, which is a noisy, harsh breathing\n(often described as a coarse, musical sound) that happens when the child\ninhales (breathes in).\n\n### Whooping Cough\n\nWhooping cough is another name for pertussis, an infection of the airways\ncaused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Kids with pertussis will have\nspells of back-to-back coughs without breathing in between. At the end of the\ncoughing, they'll take a deep breath in that makes a \"whooping\" sound. Other\nsymptoms of pertussis are a runny nose, sneezing, mild cough, and a low-grade\nfever.\n\nAlthough pertussis can happen at any age, it's most severe in infants under 1\nyear old who did not get the pertussis vaccine. Pertussis is very contagious,\nso your child should get the pertussis shot at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months,\n15 months, and 4-6 years of age. This shot is given as part of the DTaP\nvaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis).\n\nThe Tdap vaccine (which is similar to DTaP but with lower concentrations of\ndiphtheria and tetanus toxoid for adults) is a booster shot given to children\nat 11-12 years and once again in adulthood as a part of one of the tetanus\nboosters. The Tdap vaccine is also recommended for all pregnant women during\nthe second half of each pregnancy, regardless of whether or not they had the\nvaccine before, or when it was last given.\n\nAdults are encouraged to receive the pertussis vaccine since immunity to\npertussis lessens over time. By protecting yourself against pertussis, you are\nalso protecting your kids from getting it.\n\nPertussis is very contagious, and can spread from person to person through\ntiny drops of fluid in the air coming from the nose or mouth when people\nsneeze, cough, or laugh. Others can become infected by inhaling the drops or\ngetting the drops on their hands and then touching their mouths or noses.\n\nContinue\n\n### Cough With Wheezing\n\nIf your child makes a wheezing (whistling) sound when breathing out\n(exhaling), this could mean that the lower airways in the lungs are swollen.\nThis can happen with asthma or with the viral infection bronchiolitis.\nWheezing also can happen if the lower airway is blocked by a foreign object.\n\n### Nighttime Cough\n\nLots of coughs get worse at night. When your child has a cold, the mucus from\nthe nose and sinuses can drain down the throat and trigger a cough during\nsleep. This is only a problem if the cough won't let your child sleep.\n\nAsthma also can trigger nighttime coughs because the airways tend to be more\nsensitive and irritable at night.\n\n### Daytime Cough\n\nCold air or activity can make coughs worse during the daytime. Try to make\nsure that nothing in your house — like air freshener, pets, or smoke\n(especially tobacco smoke) — is making your child cough.\n\n### Cough With a Fever\n\nA child who has a cough, mild fever, and runny nose probably has a common\ncold. But coughs with a fever of 102°F (39°C) or higher can sometimes be due\nto pneumonia, especially if a child is weak and breathing fast. In this case,\ncall your doctor immediately.\n\n### Cough With Vomiting\n\nKids often cough so much that it triggers their gag reflex, making them throw\nup. Also, a child who has a cough with a cold or an asthma flare-up might\nvomit if lots of mucus drains into the stomach and causes nausea. Usually,\nthis is not cause for alarm unless the vomiting doesn't stop.\n\n### Persistent Cough\n\nCoughs caused by colds due to viruses can last weeks, especially if a child\nhas one cold right after another. Asthma, allergies, or a chronic infection in\nthe sinuses or airways also might cause persistent coughs. If the cough lasts\nfor 3 weeks, call your doctor.\n\nBackContinue\n\n### When to Call the Doctor\n\nMost childhood coughs are nothing to be worried about. However, call the\ndoctor if your child:\n\n * has trouble breathing or is working hard to breathe\n * is breathing faster than usual\n * has a blue or dusky color to the lips, face, or tongue\n * has a high fever (especially if your child is coughing but does NOT have a runny or stuffy nose)\n * has any fever and is younger than 3 months old\n * is an infant (3 months old or younger) who has been coughing for more than a few hours\n * makes a \"whooping\" sound when breathing in after coughing\n * is coughing up blood\n * has stridor (a noisy or musical sound) when breathing in\n * has wheezing when breathing out (unless your doctor already gave you an asthma action plan)\n * is weak, cranky, or irritable\n * is dehydrated; signs include dizziness, drowsiness, a dry or sticky mouth, sunken eyes, crying with little or no tears, or peeing less often (or having fewer wet diapers)\n\n### What Your Doctor Will Do\n\nOne of the best ways to diagnose a cough is by listening. Knowing what the\ncough sounds like will help your doctor decide how to treat your child. The\ntreatment for different types of coughs can vary, based on the cause.\n\nBecause most coughs are caused by viruses, doctors usually do not give\nantibiotics for a cough. A cough caused by a virus just needs to run its\ncourse. A viral infection can last for as long as 2 weeks.\n\nUnless a cough won't let your child sleep, cough medicines are not needed.\nThey might help a child stop coughing, but do not treat the cause of the\ncough. If you do choose to use an over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine, call\nthe doctor to be sure of the correct dose and to make sure it's safe for your\nchild.\n\nDo not use OTC combination medicines like \"Tylenol Cold\" — they have more than\none medicine in them, and kids can have more side effects than adults and are\nmore likely to get an overdose of the medicine.\n\nCough medicines are not recommended for children under 6 years old.\n\nBackContinue\n\n### Home Treatment\n\nHere are some ways to help your child feel better:\n\n * If your child has asthma, make sure you have an asthma action plan from your doctor. The plan should help you choose the right asthma medicines to give.\n * For a \"barky\" or \"croupy\" cough, turn on the hot water in the shower in your bathroom and close the door so the room will steam up. Then, sit in the bathroom with your child for about 20 minutes. The steam should help your child breathe more easily. Try reading a book together to pass the time.\n * A cool-mist humidifier in your child's bedroom might help with sleep.\n * Sometimes, brief exposure to cool air outdoors can relieve the cough. Make sure to dress your child appropriately for the outdoor weather and try this for 10-15 minutes.\n * Cool beverages like juice can be soothing and it is important to keep your child hydrated. But do not give soda or orange juice, as these can hurt a throat that is sore from coughing.\n * You should not give your child (especially a baby or toddler) OTC cough medicine without first checking with your doctor.\n * Cough drops are OK for older kids, but kids younger than 3 years old can choke on them. 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I spied the bowl of organic lemons I had on the counter, and knew I had honey in the cupboard and a bottle of glycerine in the medicine cabinet. ‘I can make some right now!’", "This was the homemade remedy my mom fed all of us five girls when we were growing up – the slightest sign of a cough or a sore throat, and out came a spoonful of her special syrup. We didn’t mind at all, because it’s really quite tasty.", "I used to have a bottle of this homemade cough syrup ready in our refrigerator all the time when the kids were little, but it had somehow slipped from my thoughts in the last few years. It’s only 3 simple ingredients, and it lasts forever in the fridge. Honey is a natural antibiotic and lemon is full of cold-fighting vitamin C and glycerine is good for soothing sore throats. And it contains a lot less unpronounceable ingredients than a commercial cough syrup.", "The best treatment for a cold or flu is lots of rest, lots of fluids, and time. But meanwhile, a spoonful of this medicine will soothe that sore throat and make you feel a little better. It’s Oma’s proven remedy.", "Kitchen Frau Note: You can find glycerine in the pharmacy or health food store, and sometimes in specialty cake baking sections (as it is used in keeping icing pliable). I have also found it in the cosmetics section of my health food store. Make sure it is food grade or pharmaceutical grade, or the ingredients say 100% glycerine or vegetable glycerine. It may or may not say it is good for coughs and minor throat irritations on it – as long as it is pure.", "Also, do not give this cough syrup to children under one year old, as honey is not considered safe for children until they are over one year of age. The basis for this recipe is equal parts of honey, lemon and glycerine – the 1⁄4 cup amount listed below is just a guideline.", "Strain the lemon juice through a fine meshed strainer. Whisk together with the honey and glycerine and pour into a glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid. (I used an empty Orangina bottle in the picture above.)", "Store in the refrigerator for up to a year. For sore throats and chest congestion take one teaspoonful every few hours. (If it starts to taste so good you want to pour it over ice cream – you are probably getting better and don’t need it any more.)", "This entry was posted in Health & Body Care, How-to-Basics, Miscellaneous and tagged cold remedies, colds, cough, glycerine, homemade cough syrup, honey, lemon, sore throat. Bookmark the permalink.", "I’m looking forward to trying this as I recently found out I’m GF. Gluten was causing my sinus infections for 41 years. I had thought my pregencies had something to do with it. My chiropractor suggested I try leaving the Gluten things out of my diet, and what an amazing difference. from Dec. 2010 through today Dec. 11.2013 Thank You for sharing!", "It always amazes me to hear how many different symptoms can come from gluten intolerance. What a thrill it must be for you to clear up such a chronic sinus problem. It’s a great story, and life-changing for you! So nice to hear from you.", "This is a wonderful recipe. My mom used to make something similar when i was young though never thought to put glycerin with it. Thank you so much for sharing.", "I think you’re right about the ginger – it’s got lots of soothing and healing properties. Good idea. Moms’ tried and true remedies really are the best, aren’t they? There’s a reason they’ve stood the test of time and are passed on through generations! Thanks so much for visiting my blog.", "Thank you for sharing this great recipe! I remember my Grandmother when we were young and every time we got sick she would bring out the honey and lemon. I didn’t know about the glycerine though I have another ingredient that works amazing she would add in some dry mustard when we had chest colds. Within a good nights sleep it would start breaking up. i think ladies with the combination of all the above we just may be onto a great safe and healthy way to heal our babies! Best Regards Lisa G", "Dry mustard! That’s a new ‘old’ remedy for me. I will definitely have to try adding that! I know my mom used to make a mustard poultice for my dad’s back when it was sore, I imagine it must penetrate well, so would be great for colds, too. There’s a whole interesting world of old remedies out there to discover – thanks for sharing yours! It feels so much better to use ingredients from nature, rather than the long list of unpronounceable chemicals in drugstore remedies. Wishing you a lovely New Year!", "My mom made this as well and added some kind of mint to the batch when I was nauseous. Maybe real mint, maybe mint candies... I don’t really know, but it worked for me! When I had a high fever adult libations were added to “break” the fever. That too was a success... as far as I can remember! LOL!", "I love your family’s version! Mint would add a nice freshness, too. And the adult ‘libations’ sound like a unique medicinal fever-busting remedy. Those old remedies really have some merit – or they wouldn’t have stuck around so long! Happy New Year to you!", "I just whipped up a batch of this and threw in liquified fresh garlic and ginger (I have blender with what seems to be a jet engine). It seems pretty potent and after taking it my hub and I felt like the garlic was a little rough on the system so I may add some more honey to it. I thought about using agave syrup instead of honey for under one year olds but then I remembered that citrus may also be a problem... Poor little ones will just have to deal with the dreaded suction and a milk hangover.", "We tried to give our 16 month old straight honey and he spat it out. He really hasn’t had anything sweet yet and honey has a bit of an astringent-ish taste as well. He may like the bitter sweet heat of this recipe.", "Thank you so much. I would think the garlic and ginger would hugely raise the cold-clearing potency and effect of this cough syrup. What a good idea! And it’s not a bad thing that your 16 month old hasn’t had any sweets yet. Congratulations for feeding him so healthily. I’m sure that will make his immune system strong enough to get over a cold fairly quickly anyway. Hope your house is cough-free soon, too!", "Is there a way to make this recipe into a lozenge? I have dry mouth/burning mouth syndrome and glycerin is the only thing that helps, but I don’t like to keep eating the Pine Bros drops as they have sugar. I’d leave out the honey, too- I think. Agar or something natural to firm it up?", "I feel for you – that must be so uncomfortable and painful. The agar might work, but wouldn’t last a long time in your mouth. The only thing that comes to my mind, would be to try to turn the glycerin into a lozenge by boiling it until it reached the soft crack (270 degrees F) or hard crack (300) stage on a candy thermometer and then pour it onto a greased metal pan and breaking it up when cold, like a brittle (or pour it in little puddles or candy molds). I don’t know if glycerin would do that, but if it is used in commercial lozenges, it might. I wish you luck.", "Some years ago whilst in the U.K. I had an annoying cough, the pharmacist at a “chemist shop”mixed this up for me and to my surprise it worked. I truly back this up 100%.", "That is so great to hear – I love to know that this simple cough syrup is used in other countries – and by professionals, too! You’d never see a pharmacist make up a mixture like that here – it’s not a proper ‘drug’. But we regular folk know that it does work. Three cheers for homespun remedies!" ] }, "parsed_md": "Homemade Cough and Cold Syrup -\n\nSkip to content\n\n * Home\n * About Me\n * Recipe Index\n * Cooking With Kids\n * Gardening\n * Links I Love\n * Contact Me\n\n← Tomato Sauce – Astonishingly Simple and Absolutely Sumptuous\n\nStrawberry, Almond Flour and White Chocolate Muffins – for the Ones You Love →\n\n# Homemade Cough and Cold Syrup\n\nPosted on February 4, 2013 by Margaret\n\nCough . . . cough.\n\nHack . . .hack.\n\nCough . . . cough . . . cough!\n\n‘Mom, hab you god someding do make my throad feel bedder?’\n\nCough . . . cough!\n\nThat’s what it sounds like in our house right now.\n\nI was talking to my mom on the phone and she said, ‘Have you got any honey and\nlemon cough syrup made up?’\n\nWell, I had totally forgotten about it. I spied the bowl of organic lemons I\nhad on the counter, and knew I had honey in the cupboard and a bottle of\nglycerine in the medicine cabinet. ‘I can make some right now!’\n\nThis was the homemade remedy my mom fed all of us five girls when we were\ngrowing up – the slightest sign of a cough or a sore throat, and out came a\nspoonful of her special syrup. We didn’t mind at all, because it’s really\nquite tasty.\n\nAnd my 16-year-old sniffly baby didn’t mind either. In fact he sighed and\nsaid, ‘That feels good, mom.’\n\nI used to have a bottle of this homemade cough syrup ready in our refrigerator\nall the time when the kids were little, but it had somehow slipped from my\nthoughts in the last few years. It’s only 3 simple ingredients, and it lasts\nforever in the fridge. Honey is a natural antibiotic and lemon is full of\ncold-fighting vitamin C and glycerine is good for soothing sore throats. And\nit contains a lot less unpronounceable ingredients than a commercial cough\nsyrup.\n\nThe best treatment for a cold or flu is lots of rest, lots of fluids, and\ntime. But meanwhile, a spoonful of this medicine will soothe that sore throat\nand make you feel a little better. It’s Oma’s proven remedy.\n\nKitchen Frau Note: You can find glycerine in the pharmacy or health food\nstore, and sometimes in specialty cake baking sections (as it is used in\nkeeping icing pliable). I have also found it in the cosmetics section of my\nhealth food store. Make sure it is food grade or pharmaceutical grade, or the\ningredients say 100% glycerine or vegetable glycerine. It may or may not say\nit is good for coughs and minor throat irritations on it – as long as it is\npure.\n\nAlso, do not give this cough syrup to children under one year old, as honey is\nnot considered safe for children until they are over one year of age. The\nbasis for this recipe is equal parts of honey, lemon and glycerine – the 1⁄4\ncup amount listed below is just a guideline.\n\n# Homemade Cough and Cold Syrup\n\nrecipe courtesy of my mom\n\n * 1⁄4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice\n * 1⁄4 cup (60ml) liquid honey\n * 1⁄4 cup (60ml) food grade glycerine\n\nStrain the lemon juice through a fine meshed strainer. Whisk together with the\nhoney and glycerine and pour into a glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid. (I\nused an empty Orangina bottle in the picture above.)\n\nStore in the refrigerator for up to a year. For sore throats and chest\ncongestion take one teaspoonful every few hours. (If it starts to taste so\ngood you want to pour it over ice cream – you are probably getting better and\ndon’t need it any more.)\n\n## Gute Gesundheit!\n\nYou might also like:\n\nRemedy for a Cold or Flu – Hot Lemon Ginger Tea, Rest, and a Good Book (or\nTrashy Magazine)\n\nEarache Remedy – Homemade Ear Drops\n\nThis entry was posted in Health & Body Care, How-to-Basics, Miscellaneous and\ntagged cold remedies, colds, cough, glycerine, homemade cough syrup, honey,\nlemon, sore throat. Bookmark the permalink.\n\n← Tomato Sauce – Astonishingly Simple and Absolutely Sumptuous\n\nStrawberry, Almond Flour and White Chocolate Muffins – for the Ones You Love →\n\n### 14 Responses to Homemade Cough and Cold Syrup\n\n 1. Lois Langdon says:\n\nDecember 11, 2013 at 10:47 pm\n\nI’m looking forward to trying this as I recently found out I’m GF. Gluten was\ncausing my sinus infections for 41 years. I had thought my pregencies had\nsomething to do with it. My chiropractor suggested I try leaving the Gluten\nthings out of my diet, and what an amazing difference. from Dec. 2010 through\ntoday Dec. 11.2013 Thank You for sharing!\n\nReply\n\n * Margaret says:\n\nDecember 12, 2013 at 6:00 am\n\nIt always amazes me to hear how many different symptoms can come from gluten\nintolerance. What a thrill it must be for you to clear up such a chronic sinus\nproblem. It’s a great story, and life-changing for you! So nice to hear from\nyou.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Kate says:\n\nDecember 14, 2013 at 10:12 am\n\nThis is a wonderful recipe. My mom used to make something similar when i was\nyoung though never thought to put glycerin with it. Thank you so much for\nsharing.\n\nI imagine putting some ginger with it might also be nice if your stomach’s\nupset.\n\nReply\n\n * Margaret says:\n\nDecember 14, 2013 at 2:32 pm\n\nI think you’re right about the ginger – it’s got lots of soothing and healing\nproperties. Good idea. Moms’ tried and true remedies really are the best,\naren’t they? There’s a reason they’ve stood the test of time and are passed on\nthrough generations! Thanks so much for visiting my blog.\n\nReply\n\n 3. Lsa says:\n\nDecember 27, 2013 at 1:57 am\n\nThank you for sharing this great recipe! I remember my Grandmother when we\nwere young and every time we got sick she would bring out the honey and lemon.\nI didn’t know about the glycerine though I have another ingredient that works\namazing she would add in some dry mustard when we had chest colds. Within a\ngood nights sleep it would start breaking up. i think ladies with the\ncombination of all the above we just may be onto a great safe and healthy way\nto heal our babies! Best Regards Lisa G\n\nReply\n\n * Margaret says:\n\nJanuary 6, 2014 at 12:49 pm\n\nDry mustard! That’s a new ‘old’ remedy for me. I will definitely have to try\nadding that! I know my mom used to make a mustard poultice for my dad’s back\nwhen it was sore, I imagine it must penetrate well, so would be great for\ncolds, too. There’s a whole interesting world of old remedies out there to\ndiscover – thanks for sharing yours! It feels so much better to use\ningredients from nature, rather than the long list of unpronounceable\nchemicals in drugstore remedies. Wishing you a lovely New Year!\n\nReply\n\n 4. Vicki R. says:\n\nDecember 28, 2013 at 2:57 am\n\nMy mom made this as well and added some kind of mint to the batch when I was\nnauseous. Maybe real mint, maybe mint candies... I don’t really know, but it\nworked for me! When I had a high fever adult libations were added to “break”\nthe fever. That too was a success... as far as I can remember! LOL!\n\nReply\n\n * Margaret says:\n\nJanuary 6, 2014 at 12:44 pm\n\nI love your family’s version! Mint would add a nice freshness, too. And the\nadult ‘libations’ sound like a unique medicinal fever-busting remedy. Those\nold remedies really have some merit – or they wouldn’t have stuck around so\nlong! Happy New Year to you!\n\nReply\n\n 5. Claire says:\n\nMay 14, 2014 at 11:06 pm\n\nI just whipped up a batch of this and threw in liquified fresh garlic and\nginger (I have blender with what seems to be a jet engine). It seems pretty\npotent and after taking it my hub and I felt like the garlic was a little\nrough on the system so I may add some more honey to it. I thought about using\nagave syrup instead of honey for under one year olds but then I remembered\nthat citrus may also be a problem... Poor little ones will just have to deal\nwith the dreaded suction and a milk hangover.\n\nWe tried to give our 16 month old straight honey and he spat it out. He really\nhasn’t had anything sweet yet and honey has a bit of an astringent-ish taste\nas well. He may like the bitter sweet heat of this recipe.\n\nI wish you all quiet nights – cough free!\n\nReply\n\n * Margaret says:\n\nMay 15, 2014 at 5:25 pm\n\nThank you so much. I would think the garlic and ginger would hugely raise the\ncold-clearing potency and effect of this cough syrup. What a good idea! And\nit’s not a bad thing that your 16 month old hasn’t had any sweets yet.\nCongratulations for feeding him so healthily. I’m sure that will make his\nimmune system strong enough to get over a cold fairly quickly anyway. Hope\nyour house is cough-free soon, too!\n\nReply\n\n 6. Anne says:\n\nJanuary 31, 2015 at 7:12 am\n\nIs there a way to make this recipe into a lozenge? I have dry mouth/burning\nmouth syndrome and glycerin is the only thing that helps, but I don’t like to\nkeep eating the Pine Bros drops as they have sugar. I’d leave out the honey,\ntoo- I think. Agar or something natural to firm it up?\n\nI’m at my wits end looking for something to use that will not hurt my teeth.\n\nReply\n\n * Margaret says:\n\nJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:36 pm\n\nI feel for you – that must be so uncomfortable and painful. The agar might\nwork, but wouldn’t last a long time in your mouth. The only thing that comes\nto my mind, would be to try to turn the glycerin into a lozenge by boiling it\nuntil it reached the soft crack (270 degrees F) or hard crack (300) stage on a\ncandy thermometer and then pour it onto a greased metal pan and breaking it up\nwhen cold, like a brittle (or pour it in little puddles or candy molds). I\ndon’t know if glycerin would do that, but if it is used in commercial\nlozenges, it might. I wish you luck.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Ray Bynum says:\n\nMarch 25, 2015 at 8:10 am\n\nSome years ago whilst in the U.K. I had an annoying cough, the pharmacist at a\n“chemist shop”mixed this up for me and to my surprise it worked. I truly back\nthis up 100%.\n\nReply\n\n * Margaret says:\n\nMarch 25, 2015 at 9:49 pm\n\nThat is so great to hear – I love to know that this simple cough syrup is used\nin other countries – and by professionals, too! You’d never see a pharmacist\nmake up a mixture like that here – it’s not a proper ‘drug’. But we regular\nfolk know that it does work. Three cheers for homespun remedies!\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n * Healthy cooking using fresh garden ingredients, whole foods, alternative grains. 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Learn more", "Question: I keep hearing about how good fish oil is for you. Could you separate fact from fiction on this?", "Answer: Fish oil is touted so often that it's beginning to sound like a cure- all. It isn't. And you have to be careful taking it. High doses of fish oil can be dangerous. Always check with your doctor before changing your intake of foods or supplements.", "You get fish oil from eating fish (surprise) or by taking supplements made from oily fish. Fish loaded with beneficial oils known as omega-3 fatty acids include anchovy, bluefish, herring, mackerel, menhaden, mullet, salmon, sardines, sturgeon, trout and tuna.", "Fish oil is recommended for many conditions. These include: high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, heart disease, stroke, depression, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, menstrual pain, diabetes, asthma, dyslexia, obesity, kidney disease, osteoporosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, heart arrhythmia, cancer...and more.", "How effective is fish oil? The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database provides ratings for fish oil. Here are many of them:", "High triglycerides, blood fat related to cholesterol. Researchers believe that fish oil can reduce triglyceride levels by 20 to 50 percent.", "Heart disease. People who already have heart disease may be able to lower their risk of dying from it by taking fish oil.", "Weak bones (osteoporosis). Fish oil seems to slow bone loss rate and increase bone density at the thigh bone and spine in older people with osteoporosis.", "Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).Fish oil seems to slow or slightly reverse the progress of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries, but not in the carotid arteries that bring blood up the neck to the head.", "Kidney problems.Long-term use (two years) of fish oil, 4 to 8 grams daily, can slow the loss of kidney function in high-risk patients with a kidney disease called IgA nephropathy.", "Bipolar disorder. Taking fish oil with the usual treatments for bipolar disorder seems to improve symptoms of depression, but doesn’t seem to improve manic symptoms.", "Psychosis. Taking a fish oil supplement might help prevent full psychotic illness from developing in some people with mild symptoms.", "Weight loss. Some evidence shows that eating fish improves weight loss and decreases blood sugar in overweight people and people with high blood pressure.", "Endometrial cancer. There is some evidence that women who regularly eat about two servings of fatty fish per week have a reduced risk of developing cancer of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus.", "Age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There is some evidence that people who eat fish more than once per week have a lower risk of developing this disease that destroys your sharp central vision.", "Blocked blood vessels. Fish oil appears to decrease the rate of re-blockage after heart bypass surgery or \"balloon\" catheterization (balloon angioplasty).", "Asthma. Fish oil seems to improve airflow, reduce cough, and lower the need for medications in some children with asthma.", "Live Science is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site." ] }, "parsed_md": "Fish Oil Supplements: A Look at the Possible Benefits \| Live Science\n\nSkip to main content\n\nTrending\n\n * Coronavirus Live Updates\n * Coronavirus forums\n * Life's Little Mysteries\n * Podcast\n * 45% off magazines\n * Live Science store\n\nLive Science is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on\nour site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more\n\n# Fish Oil Supplements: A Look at the Possible Benefits\n\nBy Fred Cicetti 20 March 2014\n\n(Image: © Lorna \| Dreamstime)\n\n\"The Healthy Geezer\" answers questions about health and aging in his weekly\ncolumn.\n\nQuestion: I keep hearing about how good fish oil is for you. Could you\nseparate fact from fiction on this?\n\nAnswer: Fish oil is touted so often that it's beginning to sound like a cure-\nall. It isn't. And you have to be careful taking it. High doses of fish oil\ncan be dangerous. Always check with your doctor before changing your intake of\nfoods or supplements.\n\nYou get fish oil from eating fish (surprise) or by taking supplements made\nfrom oily fish. Fish loaded with beneficial oils known as omega-3 fatty acids\ninclude anchovy, bluefish, herring, mackerel, menhaden, mullet, salmon,\nsardines, sturgeon, trout and tuna.\n\nFish oil is recommended for many conditions. These include: high blood\npressure, elevated triglycerides, heart disease, stroke, depression, attention\ndeficit-hyperactivity disorder, Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, macular\ndegeneration, menstrual pain, diabetes, asthma, dyslexia, obesity, kidney\ndisease, osteoporosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, heart\narrhythmia, cancer...and more.\n\nHoly mackerel!\n\nHow effective is fish oil? The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database\nprovides ratings for fish oil. Here are many of them:\n\nEffective\n\nHigh triglycerides, blood fat related to cholesterol. Researchers believe that\nfish oil can reduce triglyceride levels by 20 to 50 percent.\n\nLikely Effective\n\nHeart disease. People who already have heart disease may be able to lower\ntheir risk of dying from it by taking fish oil.\n\nPossibly Effective\n\nHigh blood pressure. Fish oil seems to produce modest reductions of high blood\npressure.\n\nRheumatoid arthritis. It may ease morning stiffness faster.\n\nMenstrual pain. It might reduce pain.\n\nAttention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may improve thinking and\nbehavior in children.\n\nStroke. Consuming fish once or twice a week seems to lower the risk of having\na stroke.\n\nWeak bones (osteoporosis). Fish oil seems to slow bone loss rate and increase\nbone density at the thigh bone and spine in older people with osteoporosis.\n\nHardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).Fish oil seems to slow or slightly\nreverse the progress of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries, but not in\nthe carotid arteries that bring blood up the neck to the head.\n\nKidney problems.Long-term use (two years) of fish oil, 4 to 8 grams daily, can\nslow the loss of kidney function in high-risk patients with a kidney disease\ncalled IgA nephropathy.\n\nBipolar disorder. Taking fish oil with the usual treatments for bipolar\ndisorder seems to improve symptoms of depression, but doesn’t seem to improve\nmanic symptoms.\n\nPsychosis. Taking a fish oil supplement might help prevent full psychotic\nillness from developing in some people with mild symptoms.\n\nWeight loss. Some evidence shows that eating fish improves weight loss and\ndecreases blood sugar in overweight people and people with high blood\npressure.\n\nEndometrial cancer. There is some evidence that women who regularly eat about\ntwo servings of fatty fish per week have a reduced risk of developing cancer\nof the endometrium, the lining of the uterus.\n\nAge-related macular degeneration (AMD). There is some evidence that people who\neat fish more than once per week have a lower risk of developing this disease\nthat destroys your sharp central vision.\n\nBlocked blood vessels. Fish oil appears to decrease the rate of re-blockage\nafter heart bypass surgery or \"balloon\" catheterization (balloon angioplasty).\n\nPsoriasis. There is some evidence that administering fish oil intravenously\ncan decrease symptoms.\n\nAsthma. 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Patience, fluids, OTC medications and time is generally all that is needed.", "Try over-the-counter (OTC) medications specific to your symptoms – these medications will not shorten the length of the illness but may provide some temporary relief from the symptoms. Decongestants, antihistamines and expectorants such as Tylenol Cold products, Dayquil, Nyquil, Sudafed Nondrying, Claritin , and Mucinex may be helpful. Regular Tylenol or Advil will help with body aches and fever.", "Gargle with warm salt water (1⁄2 teaspoon of salt per 6-8 oz. glass of warm water ) will help soothe your throat", "Use OTC cough suppressants sparingly. Expectorants (guaifenesin) are helpful in “breaking up” a cough. 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The symptoms can last from 2 days to 2 weeks,\nbut most last about 1 week. The symptoms are self-limiting, which means they\nwill resolve on their own without any treatment. Occasionally, the virus may\ncause fever, headache, body aches, fatigue or weakness. Antibiotics do NOT\ntreat viruses. Patience, fluids, OTC medications and time is generally all\nthat is needed.\n\n### For congestion\n\n * Drink plenty of fluids! – Fluids help to thin the mucus and encourage drainage from a “stopped-up” nose\n * Increase the humidity in your environment – showers, humidifiers, hot soup and warm beverages\n * Get plenty of rest – limit your activities as best you can\n * Sleep with your shoulders, neck and head elevated – this will help you breathe a little easier at night\n * Saline nasal spray will help clear and decrease swelling in nasal passages\n * Try over-the-counter (OTC) medications specific to your symptoms – these medications will not shorten the length of the illness but may provide some temporary relief from the symptoms. Decongestants, antihistamines and expectorants such as Tylenol Cold products, Dayquil, Nyquil, Sudafed Nondrying, Claritin , and Mucinex may be helpful. Regular Tylenol or Advil will help with body aches and fever.\n * Clear to lightly colored mucus, especially in the morning or evening, is very common with viral infections\n\n### For sore throat\n\n * Gargle with warm salt water (1⁄2 teaspoon of salt per 6-8 oz. glass of warm water ) will help soothe your throat\n * Hard candy and/or throat lozenges or sprays may help with throat pain/irritation\n * Tylenol or Advil may provide some relief\n * Eating small amounts of food frequently will help clear the postnasal mucus from the back of your throat\n\n### For cough\n\n * Use OTC cough suppressants sparingly. Expectorants (guaifenesin) are helpful in “breaking up” a cough. 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So give it a little help by lying down under a blanket to stay warm if necessary.", "It moistens your sore or scratchy throat and brings temporary relief. Try a half teaspoon of salt dissolved in 8 ounces of warm water four times a day.", "To calm the tickle in your throat, try a gargle made from tea. Or use one that's got honey in it.", "Add 1 teaspoon of honey and one small shot (about 1 ounce) of whiskey or bourbon if you wish (adults only!).", "Menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor all have mild numbing ingredients that may help relieve the pain of a nose rubbed raw.", "You can buy reusable ones at a drugstore. Or make your own. Take a damp washcloth and heat it for 30 seconds in a microwave. Test the temperature first to make sure it's right for you.", "Do this at night when you sleep to help relieve congested nasal passages. If the angle is too awkward, place the pillows between the mattress and the box springs to create a more gradual slope." ] }, "parsed_md": "12 Home Remedies for the Cold: Nasal Spray, Steam, & More\n\nSkip to content\n\nCheck Your Symptoms Find A Doctor\n\nSign In Sign UpSubscribe\n\n * My ProfileWelcome\n * * My Tools\n * My WebMD Pages\n * My Account\n * Sign Out\n\nSubscribe\n\nWebMD Home Cold, Flu, & Cough Health Center Cold Guide\n\nEmail a Friend\n\nPrint Article\n\n# Cold, Flu, & Cough Health Center\n\n## Tools & Resources\n\n * Tips to Survive Cold & Flu\n * Do Antibiotics Cure Colds?\n * Calm Your Cough at Night\n * 15 Immune-Boosting Foods\n * Inside an Ear Infection\n * Scratchy Throat: Is It Strep?\n\n## Home Remedies for Colds\n\n(continued)\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\n##### In this article\n\n * No. 1: Drink Up!\n * No. 2: Make It Steamy!\n * No. 3: Blow Your Nose\n * No. 4: Use Saline Spray or Salt-Water Rinse\n * No. 5: Stay Warm and Rested\n * No. 6: Gargle With Warm Salt Water\n * No. 7: Drink Hot Liquids\n * No. 8: Use Mentholated Salve\n * No. 9: Put Hot Packs on Your Sinuses\n * No. 10: Try an Extra Pillow Under Your Head\n\n### No. 5: Stay Warm and Rested\n\nIt's especially important to get rest when you first come down with a cold or\nthe flu. It helps your body direct its energy to fighting off your infection.\nThis battle taxes your body. So give it a little help by lying down under a\nblanket to stay warm if necessary.\n\n### No. 6: Gargle With Warm Salt Water\n\nIt moistens your sore or scratchy throat and brings temporary relief. Try a\nhalf teaspoon of salt dissolved in 8 ounces of warm water four times a day.\n\nTo calm the tickle in your throat, try a gargle made from tea. Or use one\nthat's got honey in it.\n\n### No. 7: Drink Hot Liquids\n\nThey relieve your congestion and soothe the inflamed lining of your nose and\nthroat.\n\nIf you're so congested you can't sleep at night, try a hot toddy, an age-old\nremedy. Here's how:\n\n * Make a cup of hot herbal tea.\n * Add 1 teaspoon of honey and one small shot (about 1 ounce) of whiskey or bourbon if you wish (adults only!).\n\nLimit yourself to one, though. Too much alcohol inflames the membranes in your\nnose and throat.\n\n### No. 8: Use Mentholated Salve\n\nTry a small dab under your nose. It opens up breathing passages.\n\nMenthol, eucalyptus, and camphor all have mild numbing ingredients that may\nhelp relieve the pain of a nose rubbed raw.\n\n### No. 9: Put Hot Packs on Your Sinuses\n\nYou can buy reusable ones at a drugstore. Or make your own. Take a damp\nwashcloth and heat it for 30 seconds in a microwave. Test the temperature\nfirst to make sure it's right for you.\n\n### No. 10: Try an Extra Pillow Under Your Head\n\nDo this at night when you sleep to help relieve congested nasal passages. If\nthe angle is too awkward, place the pillows between the mattress and the box\nsprings to create a more gradual slope.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference\n\nView Article Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nCDC. eMedicine Health: \"Colds Treatment: Self-Care at Home.\" Palo Alto Medical\nFoundation: \"The Common Cold.\" American Lung Association: \"The Common Cold.\"\nNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: \"Common Cold.\"\nMedicineNet: \"Cold, Flu, Allergy.\" UptoDate.com: The common cold in adults:\nTreatment and Prevention. Linus Pauling Institute. National Center for\nComplementary and Alternative Medicine.\n\nReviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on December 18, 2014\n\n© 2014 WebMD, LLC. 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All rights reserved.\n\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional\ninformation.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/12/the-science-of-chicken-soup/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200507235232/https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/12/the-science-of-chicken-soup/?_r=0", "parsed_text": { "title": "The Science of Chicken Soup", "passages": [ "A pediatrician recently told me that to treat colds, chicken soup may be a better choice than over-the-counter cough and cold medicines.", "Now, with government experts questioning the safety and effectiveness of cold medications for kids, the best option for parents this cold and flu season may be home remedies like chicken soup. As it turns out, a handful of scientific studies show that chicken soup really could have medicinal value.", "The most widely cited of these studies, published in the medical journal Chest in 2000, is by Dr. Stephen Rennard of the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He conducted laboratory tests to determine why chicken soup might help colds, beginning with his wife’s homemade recipe, handed down by her Lithuanian grandmother. Using blood samples from volunteers, he showed that the soup inhibited the movement of neutrophils, the most common type of white blood cell that defends against infection. Dr. Rennard theorizes that by inhibiting the migration of these infection-fighting cells in the body, chicken soup essentially helps reduce upper respiratory cold symptoms.", "The researchers couldn’t identify the exact ingredient or ingredients in the soup that made it effective against colds but say it may be the combination of vegetables and chicken that work together. The tested soup contained chicken, onions, sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, carrots, celery stems, parsley, salt and pepper. The full recipe, as well as the scientific article, are available on the university’s Chicken Soup Web site. The researchers also compared commercial soups and found many of them also had a similar inhibitory effect.", "Another study by Mount Sinai researchers in Miami also suggests that chicken soup has more than just a placebo effect. They looked at how chicken soup affected air flow and mucus in the noses of 15 volunteers who drank cold water, hot water or chicken soup. In general, the hot fluids helped increase the movement of nasal mucus, but chicken soup did a better job than the hot water, according to the 1978 report, also published in Chest. Chicken soup also improves the function of protective cilia, the tiny hairlike projections in the nose that prevent contagions from entering the body, according to a 1998 Coping With Allergies and Asthma report.", "None of the research is conclusive, and it’s not known whether the changes measured in the laboratory really have a meaningful effect on people with cold symptoms. However, at the very least, chicken soup with vegetables contains lots of healthy nutrients, increases hydration and tastes good, too.", "I think chicken soup is a very good remedy for cold. To me drinking hot water frequently is also good idea to treat cold. My mom used to give me home made soup using ingredients vegetables and spicy while I was in cold and cough. I also give my child lots of hot water and vegetable soup while I don’t feel comfortable to give over the counter cold and cough medication, soup is a good source to feel them better.", "Ironically, I was just told by my chinese doctor that eating chicken soup is one of the worst things we can do to to stave of colds and prevent asthma. He considers it a “cold” food that causes “coldness.” When I asked him why, he said that it had nothing to do with inherent qualities of chicken soup but was because of the unhealthy way we raise chickens in this country and the resulting quality of the meat. Other kinds of meat though he reccomended.", "Drinking hot water or tea is excellent. Here is another remedy I learned from an ear nose and throat doctor: To clear sinuses and nasal congestion: mix 1/2 tsp of salt to 1 cup warm water and “snort it”. Pour it into the palm of your cupped hand, put your nose into the puddle, and sniff it up into the nose. Even my children can do this when they have a cold.", "GI’s “remedy” has a specific name and usually uses a Netti pot. Alternatives can easily be purchased as well – such as SinusRinse which is really just an 8 oz (adult) or 4 oz (pediatric) polypropylene bottle with a thicker-walled (than normal) straw (sorry cant specify the plastic type) that is in the bullet shaped cap. Thus, when attached, a soft squeeze of the bottle allows the low velocity fountain of saline to enter the anterior (front) part of the nose. It even makes it easier to do the process “as originally intended” which is to get the water exit directly via the other nostril. see Tomooka L. et al. (2000) Clinical Study and Literature Review of Nasal Irrigation. The Laryngoscope 110:1189-1193. By the way. Make certain that you use kosher or sea salt. The company that makes the SinusRinse wants you to buy their ready- to-dissolve packets of salt and bicarb, but you dont really need the bicarb (baking soda).", "Additionally, I recall an article that explained the why the cold viruses (rhino, corona- etc) go for the nose – it’s cooler. The virus infects a cell in the lining (epithelium) and takes over the cell’s processes directing them to reproduce the virus. The new virus particles are not viable (full assembled, etc) until just before they are released from the cell (with destruction of the cell itself.) In the meantime, the cell is actually more susceptible to alterations (increases) in temperature. So, raise the temp to 110 Fahrenheit, the cell will self-destruct, spilling nonviable virus junk. It takes about 6 hours for the virus infected cell to successfully produce viable new cells. So, if you inhale 110 degree steam every 6 hours, you keep the infection from “growing” and limit the overall effect. (The temperature differential in viability or speed of processes is the reason that low-grade fevers are actually helpful to your healing.)", "VICKS VAPORUB...TRY IT, IT WORKS I wish I’d known this when my family was young during winter colds and coughs. I am going to try it myself. Share with young parents. Isn’t life strange. When we had a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can ‘taste’ it. Some of us have used Vicks Vaporub for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body parts in between. But I’ve never heard of this. And don’t laugh, it works 100% of the time although the scientists at the Canada Research council (who discovered it) aren’t sure why. To stop night time coughing in a child (or adult as we found out personally), put Vicks Vaporub generously on the bottom of the feet at bedtime, then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief. Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In ddition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly. I heard the head of the Canada Research Council describe these findings on the part of their scientists when they were investigating the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough medicines in children as compared to alternative therapies like acupressure. Just happened to tune in AM. Radio and picked up this guy talking about why cough medicines in ; kids often do more harm than good due to the chemical makeup of these strong drugs so,I listened. It was a surprise finding and found to be more effective than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime, in addition to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children ho then went on to sleep soundly. Polly tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100%! She said that it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her, coughing stopped in a few minutes and believe me, this was a deep, (incredibly annoying!) every few seconds uncontrollable cough, and she slept cough-free for hours every night that she used it. If you have grandchildren, pass it on. If you end up sick, try it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed by the effect.", "BeforeI became otally immune to “colds, I was prescribed nasal canulla of weird shape to inhale a saline solution and tinse out my nasal passages andI believe my sinuses.I discovered tht I could do better bycupping my hnds and”inhaling the daline solution without the complication of the weird little device. Then in the Fall of 1955 in th middle of a New England “Indian summer, I volunteered to chp up a couple of cors of assorted hardwoods(red oaj, hickory, birch for great uncle who had become too old for such endeavor.at the end of the irst day, I hd to drill n extra hole in my belt asI hasd sweted out some 10 lbs.at th end of a week of chopping, I had melted away almost all my body fat and dropped 30 lbs in weight( sadly in later sedentarylife, I regained the fat and then some. butI hanve no had a single ‘common cold ince 1955: 52 years!I believe tht the solution to the common’cold is sweating it out and my Belgium cure of a half pint of red wine, 2 tablespoons of sugar plus the juice of a largelemon, heated in a double boiler, sconsumed rapidly with two aspirin tablets, covering up and sleeping it off has proven infaillable to the mny I’ve counseled. the next morning, one sorts a huge hangover but the cold and congestion are gone. clothing nd bed linen MUST be laundered immediately to dispose of the offending organisms that caused the ailment", "Yum, now I am craving chicken soup! Cold or no cold, it will be on my list of meals to make this next week.", "Since I was a child I’ve relied on Campbell’s Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup when I’ve been too tired or lazy (or broke) to make homemade. It always makes me feel better.", "Regarding Susan’s suggestion that one use Kosher salt to prepare the saline solution. Consider that 1/2 tsp of large grain Kosher salt contains less sodium chloride than 1/2 tsp common table salt. The idea here is to prepare a “normal saline” solution that has the “saltiness” as that of tears and blood. If “saline” is prepared with too little salt it will be quite irritating to the nose. Use table salt or salt with the same size crystals as table salt, unless you own a precise laboratory scale. Also try to avoid the commercially prepared saline solutions as they have a bitter-tasting preservative that makes this procedure quite unpleasant. Although one can use fancy equipment to irrigate the nasal passages, it is not necessary. It works great without a Netti pot or whatever.", "I use lots of garlic and some ginger when I make soup for the cold-stricken. Both help the imune system. Even vegetarian soups with these ingredients are very soothing, if not healing.", "Believe it or not but the BEST thing that works for me is a high-colonic irrigation. When ever I’m sick I get one. It completely purges the body of toxins plus it gets rid of parasites that live in the deep nether land of the body. We ALL have parasites so it’s the best thing to do by getting rid of them. When the parasites are eliminated your body’s oxygen increases and the parasites are no longer there to sap your body of much needed nutrients. I always feel so much better afterwards.", "My wonderful physician told me to take 2 cups of warm water, add 1/2 plus 1/8 tsp (measuring type, not kitchen teaspoons) salt (plain old table salt), stir well; then take 1 kitchen tablespoon of the saline solution, put one nostril completely into the water and sniff it up into the nostril. Repeat on the other side. Grab a paper towel and blow out the, uh... ‘results’. No burn, no sting and does NOT make you feel like you’re drowning. Great way to wash out pollen grains which cause allergic responses, various offending organisms (unless they’ve already entered the cells), and clear the openings into which the eustachian tube drains. Can be used as often as you like. Just keep the container covered so the water doesn’t evaporate and leave too much salt in the solution. Put it in the microwave, nuke it for 30 seconds and you’re ready to go again. Change it out every day. Also, a great way to be able to sleep at night with your mouth closed.", "Why doesn’t the article mention that, in consuming salty chicken soup, we are taking in salt ions that can temporarily (in a good way) boost blood pressure?", "Wouldn’t a temporarily higher blood pressure due to consumption of a hypertonic solution (like soup) increase the distribution of white blood cells throughout the body?", "When we get sick, we order pho, the Vietnamese clear beef broth. Works just as well as chicken soup, more so if you add the chili paste, which clears the viral-laden mucus out of the passages. And makes you sweat a little.", "actually, i’ve found bulleon, eithr chicken or beef, to be equally effective — salt and hydration may be part of it, but not being a chemist i have no idea what else is in there, but it works.", "Can any of you tell us , whether the skin of the chicken is to be removed for making soup?. The skin has got lot of fat and one will end up with high cholestrol in body if you regulary drink soup with skin.", "In Respiratory Therapy School, we were taught that boiling the carcaass of chicken (the bones) releases an enzyme which prevents infection with RSV (Respiratory Syncitial Virus),as sited in -Burtons “Repiratory Care”. It does not cure the disease once aquired, But having in your diet Three times a week during cold and flu season, can ‘Prevent’ it.", "The Subsequent assertion was that 2-3 Oz’s of the stock 3 times a week, of (“Homemade Chicken Stock” is recomended), could prevent this.", "Keep the skin on, just chill the soup in the fridge for a few hours and skim off the fat that floats to the top. All the flavor, less fat.", "The Vicks Vaporub remedy is an urban legend. It may or may not work, but the National Research Council of Canada has issued a statement that they have never done a study of Vaporub. Here is a link for more information.", "“Perhaps the chicken soup works well because we feed the chickens the antibiotics that we would otherwise be taking.” – posted by Rebecca", "Rebecca, darling, colds are most often caused by viruses; that is why most doctors won’t prescribe antibiotics to treat colds.", "Besides, the antibiotics that are force-fed to chickens kept in cages all their lives (and which come from eggs have been artificial fertilized) are to keep them from getting sick under those conditions. FMI read Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. It will change the way you look at food. There’s even lots of good recipes.", "Get Well's Running email for practical tips, expert advice, exclusive content and a bit of motivation delivered to your inbox every week to help you on your running journey. Coming soon." ] }, "parsed_md": "The Science of Chicken Soup - The New York Times\n\nSkip to content\n\n## The New York Times\n\n###### Well \| The Science of Chicken Soup\n\nSupported by\n\n# The Science of Chicken Soup\n\nBy Tara Parker-Pope October 12, 2007 11:56 am October 12, 2007 11:56 am\n\nA pediatrician recently told me that to treat colds, chicken soup may be a\nbetter choice than over-the-counter cough and cold medicines.\n\nSeems that mom may be right about chicken soup. (Andrew Scrivani for The New\nYork Times)\n\nNow, with government experts questioning the safety and effectiveness of cold\nmedications for kids, the best option for parents this cold and flu season may\nbe home remedies like chicken soup. As it turns out, a handful of scientific\nstudies show that chicken soup really could have medicinal value.\n\nThe most widely cited of these studies, published in the medical journal Chest\nin 2000, is by Dr. Stephen Rennard of the University of Nebraska Medical\nCenter in Omaha. He conducted laboratory tests to determine why chicken soup\nmight help colds, beginning with his wife’s homemade recipe, handed down by\nher Lithuanian grandmother. Using blood samples from volunteers, he showed\nthat the soup inhibited the movement of neutrophils, the most common type of\nwhite blood cell that defends against infection. Dr. Rennard theorizes that by\ninhibiting the migration of these infection-fighting cells in the body,\nchicken soup essentially helps reduce upper respiratory cold symptoms.\n\nThe researchers couldn’t identify the exact ingredient or ingredients in the\nsoup that made it effective against colds but say it may be the combination of\nvegetables and chicken that work together. The tested soup contained chicken,\nonions, sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, carrots, celery stems, parsley,\nsalt and pepper. The full recipe, as well as the scientific article, are\navailable on the university’s Chicken Soup Web site. The researchers also\ncompared commercial soups and found many of them also had a similar inhibitory\neffect.\n\nAnother study by Mount Sinai researchers in Miami also suggests that chicken\nsoup has more than just a placebo effect. They looked at how chicken soup\naffected air flow and mucus in the noses of 15 volunteers who drank cold\nwater, hot water or chicken soup. In general, the hot fluids helped increase\nthe movement of nasal mucus, but chicken soup did a better job than the hot\nwater, according to the 1978 report, also published in Chest. Chicken soup\nalso improves the function of protective cilia, the tiny hairlike projections\nin the nose that prevent contagions from entering the body, according to a\n1998 Coping With Allergies and Asthma report.\n\nNone of the research is conclusive, and it’s not known whether the changes\nmeasured in the laboratory really have a meaningful effect on people with cold\nsymptoms. However, at the very least, chicken soup with vegetables contains\nlots of healthy nutrients, increases hydration and tastes good, too.\n\nComments are no longer being accepted.\n\nminu October 12, 2007 · 3:08 pm\n\nI think chicken soup is a very good remedy for cold. To me drinking hot water\nfrequently is also good idea to treat cold. My mom used to give me home made\nsoup using ingredients vegetables and spicy while I was in cold and cough. I\nalso give my child lots of hot water and vegetable soup while I don’t feel\ncomfortable to give over the counter cold and cough medication, soup is a good\nsource to feel them better.\n\nEthan October 13, 2007 · 7:28 am\n\nIronically, I was just told by my chinese doctor that eating chicken soup is\none of the worst things we can do to to stave of colds and prevent asthma. He\nconsiders it a “cold” food that causes “coldness.” When I asked him why, he\nsaid that it had nothing to do with inherent qualities of chicken soup but was\nbecause of the unhealthy way we raise chickens in this country and the\nresulting quality of the meat. Other kinds of meat though he reccomended.\n\nG.I. October 13, 2007 · 8:31 am\n\nDrinking hot water or tea is excellent. Here is another remedy I learned from\nan ear nose and throat doctor: To clear sinuses and nasal congestion: mix 1/2\ntsp of salt to 1 cup warm water and “snort it”. Pour it into the palm of your\ncupped hand, put your nose into the puddle, and sniff it up into the nose.\nEven my children can do this when they have a cold.\n\nsusan October 13, 2007 · 10:22 am\n\nGI’s “remedy” has a specific name and usually uses a Netti pot. Alternatives\ncan easily be purchased as well – such as SinusRinse which is really just an 8\noz (adult) or 4 oz (pediatric) polypropylene bottle with a thicker-walled\n(than normal) straw (sorry cant specify the plastic type) that is in the\nbullet shaped cap. Thus, when attached, a soft squeeze of the bottle allows\nthe low velocity fountain of saline to enter the anterior (front) part of the\nnose. It even makes it easier to do the process “as originally intended” which\nis to get the water exit directly via the other nostril. see Tomooka L. et al.\n(2000) Clinical Study and Literature Review of Nasal Irrigation. The\nLaryngoscope 110:1189-1193. By the way. Make certain that you use kosher or\nsea salt. The company that makes the SinusRinse wants you to buy their ready-\nto-dissolve packets of salt and bicarb, but you dont really need the bicarb\n(baking soda).\n\nAdditionally, I recall an article that explained the why the cold viruses\n(rhino, corona- etc) go for the nose – it’s cooler. The virus infects a cell\nin the lining (epithelium) and takes over the cell’s processes directing them\nto reproduce the virus. The new virus particles are not viable (full\nassembled, etc) until just before they are released from the cell (with\ndestruction of the cell itself.) In the meantime, the cell is actually more\nsusceptible to alterations (increases) in temperature. So, raise the temp to\n110 Fahrenheit, the cell will self-destruct, spilling nonviable virus junk. It\ntakes about 6 hours for the virus infected cell to successfully produce viable\nnew cells. So, if you inhale 110 degree steam every 6 hours, you keep the\ninfection from “growing” and limit the overall effect. (The temperature\ndifferential in viability or speed of processes is the reason that low-grade\nfevers are actually helpful to your healing.)\n\ncathy October 13, 2007 · 12:37 pm\n\nVICKS VAPORUB...TRY IT, IT WORKS I wish I’d known this when my family was\nyoung during winter colds and coughs. I am going to try it myself. Share with\nyoung parents. Isn’t life strange. When we had a lecture on Essential Oils,\nthey told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on\nyour feet and within 20 minutes you can ‘taste’ it. Some of us have used Vicks\nVaporub for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body\nparts in between. But I’ve never heard of this. And don’t laugh, it works 100%\nof the time although the scientists at the Canada Research council (who\ndiscovered it) aren’t sure why. To stop night time coughing in a child (or\nadult as we found out personally), put Vicks Vaporub generously on the bottom\nof the feet at bedtime, then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep\ncoughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of\nrelief. Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even\nvery strong prescription cough medicines. In ddition it is extremely soothing\nand comforting and they will sleep soundly. I heard the head of the Canada\nResearch Council describe these findings on the part of their scientists when\nthey were investigating the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough\nmedicines in children as compared to alternative therapies like acupressure.\nJust happened to tune in AM. Radio and picked up this guy talking about why\ncough medicines in ; kids often do more harm than good due to the chemical\nmakeup of these strong drugs so,I listened. It was a surprise finding and\nfound to be more effective than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime,\nin addition to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children ho then\nwent on to sleep soundly. Polly tried it on herself when she had a very deep\nconstant and persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100%! She said\nthat it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her, coughing stopped in a few\nminutes and believe me, this was a deep, (incredibly annoying!) every few\nseconds uncontrollable cough, and she slept cough-free for hours every night\nthat she used it. If you have grandchildren, pass it on. If you end up sick,\ntry it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed by the effect.\n\nDon Eylat October 13, 2007 · 2:32 pm\n\nBeforeI became otally immune to “colds, I was prescribed nasal canulla of\nweird shape to inhale a saline solution and tinse out my nasal passages andI\nbelieve my sinuses.I discovered tht I could do better bycupping my hnds\nand”inhaling the daline solution without the complication of the weird little\ndevice. Then in the Fall of 1955 in th middle of a New England “Indian summer,\nI volunteered to chp up a couple of cors of assorted hardwoods(red oaj,\nhickory, birch for great uncle who had become too old for such endeavor.at the\nend of the irst day, I hd to drill n extra hole in my belt asI hasd sweted out\nsome 10 lbs.at th end of a week of chopping, I had melted away almost all my\nbody fat and dropped 30 lbs in weight( sadly in later sedentarylife, I\nregained the fat and then some. butI hanve no had a single ‘common cold ince\n1955: 52 years!I believe tht the solution to the common’cold is sweating it\nout and my Belgium cure of a half pint of red wine, 2 tablespoons of sugar\nplus the juice of a largelemon, heated in a double boiler, sconsumed rapidly\nwith two aspirin tablets, covering up and sleeping it off has proven\ninfaillable to the mny I’ve counseled. the next morning, one sorts a huge\nhangover but the cold and congestion are gone. clothing nd bed linen MUST be\nlaundered immediately to dispose of the offending organisms that caused the\nailment\n\nDebra October 14, 2007 · 1:04 am\n\nYum, now I am craving chicken soup! Cold or no cold, it will be on my list of\nmeals to make this next week.\n\nSince I was a child I’ve relied on Campbell’s Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup\nwhen I’ve been too tired or lazy (or broke) to make homemade. It always makes\nme feel better.\n\nG.I. October 14, 2007 · 10:03 am\n\nRegarding Susan’s suggestion that one use Kosher salt to prepare the saline\nsolution. Consider that 1/2 tsp of large grain Kosher salt contains less\nsodium chloride than 1/2 tsp common table salt. The idea here is to prepare a\n“normal saline” solution that has the “saltiness” as that of tears and blood.\nIf “saline” is prepared with too little salt it will be quite irritating to\nthe nose. Use table salt or salt with the same size crystals as table salt,\nunless you own a precise laboratory scale. Also try to avoid the commercially\nprepared saline solutions as they have a bitter-tasting preservative that\nmakes this procedure quite unpleasant. Although one can use fancy equipment to\nirrigate the nasal passages, it is not necessary. It works great without a\nNetti pot or whatever.\n\nkat October 14, 2007 · 12:22 pm\n\nI use lots of garlic and some ginger when I make soup for the cold-stricken.\nBoth help the imune system. Even vegetarian soups with these ingredients are\nvery soothing, if not healing.\n\njane October 14, 2007 · 4:52 pm\n\nBelieve it or not but the BEST thing that works for me is a high-colonic\nirrigation. When ever I’m sick I get one. It completely purges the body of\ntoxins plus it gets rid of parasites that live in the deep nether land of the\nbody. We ALL have parasites so it’s the best thing to do by getting rid of\nthem. When the parasites are eliminated your body’s oxygen increases and the\nparasites are no longer there to sap your body of much needed nutrients. I\nalways feel so much better afterwards.\n\nLarry October 14, 2007 · 5:53 pm\n\nMy wonderful physician told me to take 2 cups of warm water, add 1/2 plus 1/8\ntsp (measuring type, not kitchen teaspoons) salt (plain old table salt), stir\nwell; then take 1 kitchen tablespoon of the saline solution, put one nostril\ncompletely into the water and sniff it up into the nostril. Repeat on the\nother side. Grab a paper towel and blow out the, uh... ‘results’. No burn, no\nsting and does NOT make you feel like you’re drowning. Great way to wash out\npollen grains which cause allergic responses, various offending organisms\n(unless they’ve already entered the cells), and clear the openings into which\nthe eustachian tube drains. Can be used as often as you like. Just keep the\ncontainer covered so the water doesn’t evaporate and leave too much salt in\nthe solution. Put it in the microwave, nuke it for 30 seconds and you’re ready\nto go again. Change it out every day. Also, a great way to be able to sleep at\nnight with your mouth closed.\n\nRebecca October 15, 2007 · 8:26 am\n\nPerhaps the chicken soup works well because we feed the chickens the\nantibiotics that we would otherwise be taking.\n\nthoughtid October 15, 2007 · 11:18 pm\n\nQuestion for the reporter/author:\n\nWhy doesn’t the article mention that, in consuming salty chicken soup, we are\ntaking in salt ions that can temporarily (in a good way) boost blood pressure?\n\nWouldn’t a temporarily higher blood pressure due to consumption of a\nhypertonic solution (like soup) increase the distribution of white blood cells\nthroughout the body?\n\nWhen we get sick, we order pho, the Vietnamese clear beef broth. Works just as\nwell as chicken soup, more so if you add the chili paste, which clears the\nviral-laden mucus out of the passages. And makes you sweat a little.\n\nYulia October 15, 2007 · 11:46 pm\n\nIn Russian, there is a word for chicken soup that means “Jewish medicine”.\nObviously the ancestors knew something...\n\nogden October 16, 2007 · 12:37 am\n\nactually, i’ve found bulleon, eithr chicken or beef, to be equally effective —\nsalt and hydration may be part of it, but not being a chemist i have no idea\nwhat else is in there, but it works.\n\njoe October 16, 2007 · 6:27 am\n\noh pho! yummy! ah, all these remedies–after trying all of them, i’m sure\npeople will feel better. ^_~\n\nchris October 16, 2007 · 8:41 am\n\nCan any of you tell us , whether the skin of the chicken is to be removed for\nmaking soup?. The skin has got lot of fat and one will end up with high\ncholestrol in body if you regulary drink soup with skin.\n\nDoug October 16, 2007 · 11:55 am\n\nIn Respiratory Therapy School, we were taught that boiling the carcaass of\nchicken (the bones) releases an enzyme which prevents infection with RSV\n(Respiratory Syncitial Virus),as sited in -Burtons “Repiratory Care”. It does\nnot cure the disease once aquired, But having in your diet Three times a week\nduring cold and flu season, can ‘Prevent’ it.\n\nRSV Causes a serious Pneumonia in todlers, Freuently requiering a week or more\nof hospitalization.\n\nThe Subsequent assertion was that 2-3 Oz’s of the stock 3 times a week, of\n(“Homemade Chicken Stock” is recomended), could prevent this.\n\nKristieLee October 16, 2007 · 12:50 pm\n\nTo Chris,\n\nKeep the skin on, just chill the soup in the fridge for a few hours and skim\noff the fat that floats to the top. All the flavor, less fat.\n\nYolanda October 16, 2007 · 1:24 pm\n\nThe Vicks Vaporub remedy is an urban legend. It may or may not work, but the\nNational Research Council of Canada has issued a statement that they have\nnever done a study of Vaporub. Here is a link for more information.\n\n//www.snopes.com/medical/homecure/vaporub.asp\n\nLiliana Rossmann October 16, 2007 · 2:16 pm\n\n“Perhaps the chicken soup works well because we feed the chickens the\nantibiotics that we would otherwise be taking.” – posted by Rebecca\n\nRebecca, darling, colds are most often caused by viruses; that is why most\ndoctors won’t prescribe antibiotics to treat colds.\n\nBesides, the antibiotics that are force-fed to chickens kept in cages all\ntheir lives (and which come from eggs have been artificial fertilized) are to\nkeep them from getting sick under those conditions. FMI read Animal,\nVegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. It will change the way you look at\nfood. There’s even lots of good recipes.\n\n//www.animalvegetablemiracle.com/\n\nDon October 16, 2007 · 3:04 pm\n\nI wonder if chicken soup will relieve the symptoms of Avian Flu.\n\nelvette March 12, 2008 · 3:29 pm\n\nPho is #1 for a cold, especially with chili paste and lime.\n\nAlso good Crab-Asparagus soup (French-influenced Vietnamese), and Tom Kha Gai\n(Thai Coconut-chicken soup), or Tom Kha Tofu.\n\nJackie March 30, 2008 · 8:38 pm\n\nUrban legend or not – the Vicks vapor rub on your feet really does work.\n\n## What's Next\n\nLoading...\n\n * Previous Post\n\nTreating Kids’ Colds Without Cough Syrup\n\n * Next Post\n\nThe Inbox: Answers About Fish Oil, Alcohol and Eggs\n\n#### Ask Well\n\nYour health questions answered by Times journalists and experts.\n\nYour Questions \| All »\n\n###### Ask Well\n\n##### Can You Safely Lose Weight While Breast-Feeding?\n\n###### The Checkup\n\n##### As Boys Get Fatter, Parents Worry One Body Part Is Too Small\n\n# Sign Up for the Running Email\n\nGet Well's Running email for practical tips, expert advice, exclusive content\nand a bit of motivation delivered to your inbox every week to help you on your\nrunning journey. 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64,817	How To Eat Pistachios	To eat pistachios, look for the nuts that already have a crack in their shells, since you can easily pry their shells off with your fingers. To open an uncracked pistachio, place it on a hard surface and tap it lightly with a hammer or heavy object until it cracks, then pry it open. Once you get the shell off you can pop the nut in your mouth before discarding the shell in a separate bowl!	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The clip shows that rather than eating an apple from the outside in to the core—which wastes approximately 30 percent of the fruit—people should eat it from the top down. The core simply disappears, allowing for 100 percent consumption of the apple.", "Drowning your pancakes in syrup is inefficient: The top pancake will be completely soggy, while the middle pancakes remain totally dry. The solution, according to Reddit user InfiniteOrigin: Carve a hole in the middle of your stack (like so) before pouring any syrup, which will then distribute more evenly through your pancakes.", "If you’ve eaten a PB&J, you’ve also probably had a dollop of jelly seep out and land on your table or clothes. But there’s a better way to construct this staple sandwich that stops messy drips. Simply fence the jelly in with peanut butter, as a Reddit user called ChickenMcFail explained back in 2012. Spread as much peanut butter as your heart desires on two slices of bread, then create a taller border with peanut butter on both sides. On one slice, put the jelly in the hole that the border creates, then complete your sandwich.", "If you have a knife handy, opening oranges doesn’t have to be a hassle. Cut small slices off the top and bottom of the orange. Then, cut a slit in the side of the orange. The orange should unroll, leaving a nice row of slices.", "This fruit is way less difficult to seed if you use a bowl of water. First, cut the fruit in half. Then, submerge the fruit in cold water and pull the fruit apart, releasing the seeds with minimal mess. The unwanted membrane that holds the seeds will even rise to the top of the water.", "Never break a nail trying to open a sealed pistachio again—just use another pistachio shell to separate the nut that’s hard to crack, as cartoonist Natalie Dee suggests. See her comic about it here.", "Think there’s no way to eat a cupcake without getting frosting on your nose? Think again. Get rid of that pesky wrapper, slice about half of the bottom off the cupcake, then make a frosting sandwich out of the two slices. With that delicious gob of frosting safely in between two pieces of cake, the odds of frosting all over your face will be minimized. A fork might also solve this problem, but it’s way less fun.", "Hard-shell tacos tend to fall apart, leaving too many meat and cheese casualties. But wrapping larger soft tortilla around the taco will help, according to Kitchen Simmer. The food that would normally just fall will be caught by the protective tortilla. You can make this more binding with a layer of refried beans in between the tortilla and the taco shell.", "Most people start peeling from the end with the longer stem. But if you peel from the bottom, it will be easier and the banana will contain fewer stringy pieces. This is also the way that monkeys open their bananas, so you know it’s right." ] }, "parsed_md": "8 Foods You've Been Eating All Wrong \| Mental Floss\n\nMental Floss\n\nMENU\n\nCLOSE\n\n * BIG QUESTIONS\n * QUIZZES\n * BIOGRAPHIES\n * LISTS\n * AMAZING FACTS\n * STORE\n\n## SECTIONS\n\n * BIG QUESTIONS\n * JOB SECRETS\n * HISTORY VS.\n * KENNECTIONS\n * LIVE SMARTER\n * QUIZZES\n * RETROBITUARIES\n * SMART SHOPPING\n * #TBT\n\n## BIOGRAPHIES\n\n * AUTHORS\n * SCIENTISTS\n * ARTISTS\n * U.S. PRESIDENTS\n * MILITARY\n\n## TOPICS\n\n * ANIMALS\n * ARCHAEOLOGY\n * ART\n * CORONAVIRUS\n * DIY\n * ENTERTAINMENT\n * FOOD\n * HEALTH\n * HISTORY\n * LANGUAGE\n * OLYMPICS\n * SCIENCE\n * SPORTS\n * TECHNOLOGY\n * TRAVEL\n\n## TOPICS\n\n * ANIMALS\n * ARCHAEOLOGY\n * ART\n * CORONAVIRUS\n * DIY\n * ENTERTAINMENT\n * FOOD\n * HEALTH\n * HISTORY\n * LANGUAGE\n * OLYMPICS\n * SCIENCE\n * SPORTS\n * TECHNOLOGY\n * TRAVEL\n\n## TOPICS\n\n * ANIMALS\n * ARCHAEOLOGY\n * ART\n * CORONAVIRUS\n * DIY\n * ENTERTAINMENT\n * FOOD\n * HEALTH\n * HISTORY\n * LANGUAGE\n * OLYMPICS\n * SCIENCE\n * SPORTS\n * TECHNOLOGY\n * TRAVEL\n\n## ABOUT\n\n * ABOUT US\n * AUTHORS\n * COOKIE POLICY\n * CONTACT\n * CUSTOMER SERVICE\n * PITCH A STORY\n * PRIVACY\n * RSS\n * STORE\n * TERMS\n\nMENTAL FLOSS\n\nABOUT RSS CONTACT US PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY TERMS OF SERVICE\n\nThe Players’ Tribune FanSided 90MIN DBLTAP The Big Lead\n\nMentalFlossVideo on YouTube @mental_floss on Instagram @mental_floss on\nInstagram @mental_floss on Twitter\n\nSubscribe to our Newsletter!\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\nThe Players’ Tribune FanSided 90MIN DBLTAP The Big Lead\n\n×\n\nCLOSE\n\narrow\n\nFood\n\n# 8 Foods You've Been Eating All Wrong\n\nBY Meredith Danko\n\nFebruary 4, 2019\n\niStock.com/Glayan\n\nYou think you know how to eat an apple, but you're wrong. Back in November\n2013, FoodBeast posted a video called “How to Eat an Apple Like a Boss,\" and\nit quickly went viral. The clip shows that rather than eating an apple from\nthe outside in to the core—which wastes approximately 30 percent of the\nfruit—people should eat it from the top down. The core simply disappears,\nallowing for 100 percent consumption of the apple.\n\nIt turns out, apples aren't the only food you're eating wrong. Here are eight\nmore you should reconsider.\n\n## 1\\. Pancakes\n\niStock.com/courtneyk\n\nDrowning your pancakes in syrup is inefficient: The top pancake will be\ncompletely soggy, while the middle pancakes remain totally dry. The solution,\naccording to Reddit user InfiniteOrigin: Carve a hole in the middle of your\nstack (like so) before pouring any syrup, which will then distribute more\nevenly through your pancakes.\n\n## 2\\. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches\n\niStock.com/tataks\n\nIf you’ve eaten a PB&J, you’ve also probably had a dollop of jelly seep out\nand land on your table or clothes. But there’s a better way to construct this\nstaple sandwich that stops messy drips. Simply fence the jelly in with peanut\nbutter, as a Reddit user called ChickenMcFail explained back in 2012. Spread\nas much peanut butter as your heart desires on two slices of bread, then\ncreate a taller border with peanut butter on both sides. On one slice, put the\njelly in the hole that the border creates, then complete your sandwich.\n\n## 3\\. Oranges\n\nIf you have a knife handy, opening oranges doesn’t have to be a hassle. Cut\nsmall slices off the top and bottom of the orange. Then, cut a slit in the\nside of the orange. The orange should unroll, leaving a nice row of slices.\n\n## 4\\. Pomegranates\n\nThis fruit is way less difficult to seed if you use a bowl of water. First,\ncut the fruit in half. Then, submerge the fruit in cold water and pull the\nfruit apart, releasing the seeds with minimal mess. The unwanted membrane that\nholds the seeds will even rise to the top of the water.\n\n## 5\\. Pistachios\n\niStock.com/Jamakosy\n\nNever break a nail trying to open a sealed pistachio again—just use another\npistachio shell to separate the nut that’s hard to crack, as cartoonist\nNatalie Dee suggests. See her comic about it here.\n\n## 6\\. Cupcakes\n\nThink there’s no way to eat a cupcake without getting frosting on your nose?\nThink again. Get rid of that pesky wrapper, slice about half of the bottom off\nthe cupcake, then make a frosting sandwich out of the two slices. With that\ndelicious gob of frosting safely in between two pieces of cake, the odds of\nfrosting all over your face will be minimized. A fork might also solve this\nproblem, but it’s way less fun.\n\n## 7\\. 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With the California pistachio industry making a big push to turn more Americans on to the wonders of the creamy, buttery, heart-healthy nut (even Snoop Lion is on board, as well as Psy); worldwide consumption of pistachios skyrocketing (with China now the leading importer); and chefs using pistachios in ever more ambitious ways, it seems this humble tree nut is enjoying its moment in the sun. Here, five things you should know about the pistachio, plus loads of sweet and savory recipes:", "--The United States is currently the world leader in pistachio production, having surpassed Iran in 2010. And sales are booming, with exports doubling over the past six years from 100 million pounds to almost 270 million pounds.", "--Clocking in at about 3 to 4 calories per nut, pistachios--a.k.a. \"skinny nuts\"--have fewer calories than just about any other nut. (Plus, studies have shown that if you eat pistachios in their shells, you will eat less overall; the act of shelling slows consumption, and the leftover shells serve as a visual cue to the eater to limit intake.)", "--Eating pistachios may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cancer. Pistachios are an excellent source of phytosterols, plant compounds that have been found to decrease levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, and they are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants (including the carotenoids beta-carotene and lutein, which gives the pistachio kernel its distinct green color).", "--Red pistachios don't exist in nature! Pistachio importers used to dye the nuts red--and sometimes green--to hide blemishes resulting from traditional harvesting methods.", "Fascinating stuff, right? But, let's face it, the thing we love most about pistachios is, well, their deliciousness. And we've got loads of inventive sweet (beyond baklava) and savory (pestos! salsas! crusts!) recipes that make excellent use of one of our favorite nuts. Here are just a few:", "I love me some pistachios!!! and Fact #6... Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates in Sacramento, CA makes the most delicious Pistachio Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich & milk + dark chocolate bark with pistachios and other nuts -> https://www.facebook.com/gingerelizabethchocolates :-)", "Ooohhh... I love Pistachios! Thanks for this post, now I know Pistachios can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, than any other nut. :)", "5 Things You Didn’t Know About Taxifolin (taxivital) with Vitamin C: protect blood vessels before the creation of atherosclerotic plaques, strengthen the work of the heart and the brain activity of cholesterol. They enhance the immune system, protect against inflammation, bacterial infections, viral infections and strengthen capillaries.", "unhealthy food,most unhealthy fast food... great information. The Video just taught me a lot of things about the food we eat...", "I love nearly all nuts. I got into eating pistachios because they are so very tasty and I even loved to shell them. The problem was though I ate them a lot and then developed some kind of food allergy or at least what I thought was an allergy. My tongue felt weird and my muscles almost felt like when I eat anything with MSG rather a pressure in my face and arm muscles. I was SO unhappy about that because I loved them so and they were less calories to boot.", "batfish ,you're kidding right?! there is NO way a person could chew pistachio shells. If you read the article correctly they're trying to tell you the action of shelling the nuts in front of you sloes down how many you eat at once instead of pre-shelled bowls of nuts. You were kidding right?", "I just wanted to confirm that the article's claim that \"studies have shown that if you eat pistachios in their shells, you will eat less overall\", and discovered the hard way that it's 100% correct. In my case, it means consuming nothing but soup until my dentist gets my new tooth caps back from wherever it is that they make them.", "So despite the weight-loss benefits mentioned, I would STRONGLY recommend shelling them before eating, instead of eating them in their shells.", "Not sure if this has been mentioned but as a pistachio lover - I'll suggest you try \"frozen pistachio's\" for a taste sensation... 5x the crunch and flavor when enjoyed this way... LMK what you think~..", "\"--The United States is currently the world leader in pistachio production, having surpassed Iran in 2010. And sales are booming, with exports doubling over the past six years from 100 million pounds to almost 270 million pounds.\"", "\"But here’s the fun part: the continued economic viability of this piece of Oligarch Valley depends on Iran being kept in a state of a permanent economic blockade.\"", "\"Economic sanctions are what have allowed the Resnicks to create their pistachio empire, which would suffer a severe blow if relations with Iran were ever normalized. Iran’s pistachios are considered to be superior to America’s, so much so that Israelis still buy Iranian pistachios shipped in through Turkey. Surely the Resnicks would never be able to compete with Iran on the pistachio free market. And so the Resnicks did what any smart and ruthless American would do: they made common cause with oil companies, Islamophobes, neocons and Likudniks, and began funneling money to think tanks and political advocacy groups that take a hardline approach with Iran. Economic sanctions, sabotage, vilification—all these things worked in the Resnicks’ interest. Bombing some of Iran’s pistachio fields wouldn’t be so bad, either...\"", "Oh wow this is an old article and im just now seeing it thanks to a link on mens health. I had a recent scare with my blood pressure and I have been working on incorporating more nuts into my diet. This book has helped a lot with the info it has available. Not great on recipes though lol http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E716BII/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1396160628&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40", "Hi, Kat15: Candied pistachios over hot cereal sounds delicious. I will give it a go, and thanks for the inspiration!", "Make candied salted pistachios to put over hot cereal, put over your favorite salad, ice cream, or use for just snacking. Candying them makes them crispy which makes a fun texture change. I also love salted pistachios as an addition to my rye bread recipe, just before I make the dough into loaves or rolls.", "Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21).", "The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast." ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Things You Didn't Know About Pistachios \| Epicurious.com \| Epicurious.com\n\nCancelPrint\n\nGo to Main Navigation\n\n## Epicurious\n\n#### Follow Epicurious!\n\n * Like Epicurious on Facebook\n * Follow Epicurious on Twitter\n * Follow Epicurious on Instagram\n\nLog in to see your saved recipesLog-inSign-up\n\nSearch\n\n### Main Navigation\n\n#### Follow Epicurious!\n\n * Like Epicurious on Facebook\n * Follow Epicurious on Twitter\n * Follow Epicurious on Instagram\n\nLog in to see your saved recipesLog-inSign-up\n\n# The Epicurious Blog\n\n * share\n * Facebook\n\nTweet\n\npinit\n\ngoogleplus\n\nemail\n\n * print\n\n### 5 Things You Didn't Know About Pistachios\n\nby Kerry Acker\n\non 05/09/13 at 11:00 AM\n\nMove over, almonds and walnuts, there's a new superstar nut in town! With the\nCalifornia pistachio industry making a big push to turn more Americans on to\nthe wonders of the creamy, buttery, heart-healthy nut (even Snoop Lion is on\nboard, as well as Psy); worldwide consumption of pistachios skyrocketing (with\nChina now the leading importer); and chefs using pistachios in ever more\nambitious ways, it seems this humble tree nut is enjoying its moment in the\nsun. Here, five things you should know about the pistachio, plus loads of\nsweet and savory recipes:\n\n\\--The United States is currently the world leader in pistachio production,\nhaving surpassed Iran in 2010. And sales are booming, with exports doubling\nover the past six years from 100 million pounds to almost 270 million pounds.\n\n\\--Clocking in at about 3 to 4 calories per nut, pistachios--a.k.a. \"skinny\nnuts\"--have fewer calories than just about any other nut. (Plus, studies have\nshown that if you eat pistachios in their shells, you will eat less overall;\nthe act of shelling slows consumption, and the leftover shells serve as a\nvisual cue to the eater to limit intake.)\n\n\\--Pistachios contain more potassium, which can lower levels of the stress\nhormone cortisol, than any other nut.\n\n\\--Eating pistachios may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cancer.\nPistachios are an excellent source of phytosterols, plant compounds that have\nbeen found to decrease levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, and they are packed\nwith cancer-fighting antioxidants (including the carotenoids beta-carotene and\nlutein, which gives the pistachio kernel its distinct green color).\n\n\\--Red pistachios don't exist in nature! Pistachio importers used to dye the\nnuts red--and sometimes green--to hide blemishes resulting from traditional\nharvesting methods.\n\nFascinating stuff, right? But, let's face it, the thing we love most about\npistachios is, well, their deliciousness. And we've got loads of inventive\nsweet (beyond baklava) and savory (pestos! salsas! crusts!) recipes that make\nexcellent use of one of our favorite nuts. Here are just a few:\n\nSalted Pistachio Brittle\n\nSummer Salad with Apricots, Pistachios, and Almond Soft-Fried Eggs\n\nPasta with Pistachio Pesto\n\nRed Quinoa with Pistachios\n\nMache Salad with Blood Oranges, Pistachios, and Pomegranate\n\nParmesan Pistachio Crisps\n\nRoast Chickens with Pistachio Salsa, Peppers, and Corn\n\nPistachio-Crusted Scallops\n\nSauteed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Pistachios\n\nPickled Fig, Robiola, and Pistachio Oil Crostini\n\nSpiced Pistachios\n\nPistachio-Cherry Crumble\n\nPistachio, Strawberry, and Vanilla Semifreddo\n\nGinger Cardamom Oeufs a la Niege\n\nLime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios\n\nRoasted Pineapple with Honey and Pistachios\n\nHow do you like to eat or cook with pistachios?\n\nTagged with: Baking, Chicken, Food and Drink, Healthy, Kerry Acker, Snacks\n\nComments (14)\n\nChocolove1007 01:04:23 PM on 01/06/15\n\nI love me some pistachios!!! and Fact #6... Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates in\nSacramento, CA makes the most delicious Pistachio Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich &\nmilk + dark chocolate bark with pistachios and other nuts ->\nhttps://www.facebook.com/gingerelizabethchocolates :-)\n\nRdee 12:55:52 AM on 12/03/14\n\nOoohhh... I love Pistachios! Thanks for this post, now I know Pistachios can\nlower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, than any other nut. :)\n\nMrThistle 08:30:35 PM on 09/29/14\n\nNot wishing to disrespect this tasty nut, but I honestly doubt if I've ever\nhad a fresh one.\n\nmiaman1 07:13:51 AM on 09/23/14\n\n5 Things You Didn’t Know About Taxifolin (taxivital) with Vitamin C: protect\nblood vessels before the creation of atherosclerotic plaques, strengthen the\nwork of the heart and the brain activity of cholesterol. They enhance the\nimmune system, protect against inflammation, bacterial infections, viral\ninfections and strengthen capillaries.\n\nsonoritalopez 10:55:55 PM on 09/14/14\n\n10 foods that will KILL you (Unhealthy foods the Real Truth)\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTn-OJ6mANU\n\nunhealthy food,most unhealthy fast food... great information. The Video just\ntaught me a lot of things about the food we eat...\n\nNatalieR1 02:41:57 PM on 09/06/14\n\nI love nearly all nuts. I got into eating pistachios because they are so very\ntasty and I even loved to shell them. The problem was though I ate them a lot\nand then developed some kind of food allergy or at least what I thought was an\nallergy. My tongue felt weird and my muscles almost felt like when I eat\nanything with MSG rather a pressure in my face and arm muscles. I was SO\nunhappy about that because I loved them so and they were less calories to\nboot.\n\nI switched to almonds which I love too but pistachios were my favorite. Wonder\nif anyone else experienced this.\n\ncanastacook 02:56:16 PM on 08/27/14\n\nbatfish ,you're kidding right?! there is NO way a person could chew pistachio\nshells. If you read the article correctly they're trying to tell you the\naction of shelling the nuts in front of you sloes down how many you eat at\nonce instead of pre-shelled bowls of nuts. You were kidding right?\n\nBatfish 03:21:04 PM on 08/19/14\n\nI just wanted to confirm that the article's claim that \"studies have shown\nthat if you eat pistachios in their shells, you will eat less overall\", and\ndiscovered the hard way that it's 100% correct. In my case, it means consuming\nnothing but soup until my dentist gets my new tooth caps back from wherever it\nis that they make them.\n\nSo despite the weight-loss benefits mentioned, I would STRONGLY recommend\nshelling them before eating, instead of eating them in their shells.\n\nRaffy 08:18:18 AM on 07/27/14\n\nNot sure if this has been mentioned but as a pistachio lover - I'll suggest\nyou try \"frozen pistachio's\" for a taste sensation... 5x the crunch and flavor\nwhen enjoyed this way... LMK what you think~..\n\nR\n\nHMB47 06:36:11 PM on 07/23/14\n\nAnd the price is skyrocketing, demand and drought.\n\nPete_Beck 12:55:21 PM on 06/29/14\n\n\"--The United States is currently the world leader in pistachio production,\nhaving surpassed Iran in 2010. And sales are booming, with exports doubling\nover the past six years from 100 million pounds to almost 270 million pounds.\"\n\nWe along with much of the rest of the world are currently boycotting Iranian\ngoods- in this case pistachios.\n\nTherefore, it is not a fair fight: http://mondoweiss.net/2013/07/oligarch-\nvalley-how-beverly-hills-billionaire-farmers-lynda-and-stewart-resnick-profit-\nfrom-the-iran-sanctions-they-lobbied-for.html\n\nSome quotes from the article above:\n\n\"But here’s the fun part: the continued economic viability of this piece of\nOligarch Valley depends on Iran being kept in a state of a permanent economic\nblockade.\"\n\n\"Economic sanctions are what have allowed the Resnicks to create their\npistachio empire, which would suffer a severe blow if relations with Iran were\never normalized. Iran’s pistachios are considered to be superior to America’s,\nso much so that Israelis still buy Iranian pistachios shipped in through\nTurkey. Surely the Resnicks would never be able to compete with Iran on the\npistachio free market. And so the Resnicks did what any smart and ruthless\nAmerican would do: they made common cause with oil companies, Islamophobes,\nneocons and Likudniks, and began funneling money to think tanks and political\nadvocacy groups that take a hardline approach with Iran. Economic sanctions,\nsabotage, vilification—all these things worked in the Resnicks’ interest.\nBombing some of Iran’s pistachio fields wouldn’t be so bad, either...\"\n\ndeepsouthosiris 02:31:51 AM on 03/30/14\n\nOh wow this is an old article and im just now seeing it thanks to a link on\nmens health. I had a recent scare with my blood pressure and I have been\nworking on incorporating more nuts into my diet. This book has helped a lot\nwith the info it has available. 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If you want to snack on nuts mindfully, your best bet may be to eat pistachios.", "This suggestion is based on recent studies by Dr. Jim Painter (remember he was part of the clever automatically refilling soup bowl experiment) and several colleagues at the department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Eastern Illinois University (article in Appetite, 57, 2011). Their findings highlight the \"Pistachio Effect.\" This term refers to the idea that making simple changes can make a big difference to your eating. Just looking at a pile of pistachio shells can significant reduce how many more you eat of them.", "In one study, researchers found that subjects offered in-shell pistachios consumed an average of 125 calories. In condition two, subjects offered pistachios removed from the shell consumed an average of 211 calories. This constituted a difference of 86 calories. What's interesting is that the participants rated their fullness and satisfaction the same despite the fact that one group ate more.", "Thus, simply buying pistachios in their shells will help you to eat them more mindfully. Why? It's because it takes time to remove the pistachios from their shells. This reduces the tendency to pop them mindlessly into your mouth. Anything that naturally slows you down will help you to be more in charge of your portion size.", "In another study by the Family and Consumers Science Department of Eastern Illinois University, subjects who kept the shells in sight versus throwing them away consumed an average of 216 calories. In condition two, when the shells were pitched, subjects consumed an average of 264 calories, a difference of 48 calories.", "Keeping visual cues of what you eat helps you to be aware and more conscious of how much you eat. While this applies to pistachios, the principle also is applicable to many other foods. A wrapper left on your desk is a good visual reminder of what you've eaten. It's very easy and normal to forget what you've consumed when you have many things to remember.", "The added benefit: Pistachios provide fiber and protein which make them a very filling snack. They keep you energized much longer than many other snack foods.", "So, the next time you have a craving for nuts it may be worth taking a scoop of pistachios in their shells. It's nice when a snack food can help you to naturally and easily eat more mindfully.", "Susan Albers, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic specializing in eating issues, weight loss, body image concerns, and mindfulness. She is the author of But I Deserve This Chocolate, 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, Eating Mindfully, Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful, and Mindful Eating 101 and is a Huffington Post and Psychology Today blogger. Her books have been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, O, the Oprah Magazine, Natural Health, Self Magazine and on the Dr. Oz TV show. Visit Albers online at http://www.eatingmindfully.com.", "Wansink B, Painter JE, North J. Bottomless bowls: why visual cues of portion size may influence intake. Obes Res. 2005 Jan;13(1):93-100." ] }, "parsed_md": "The Pistachio Effect \| HuffPost\n\nTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to\nyou.\n\nEDITION\n\nUS\n\nTHE BLOG\n\n07/22/2011 11:00 am ET Updated Sep 21, 2011\n\n# The Pistachio Effect\n\nBy Dr. Susan Albers\n\nDo you love nuts but steer clear of them because you are afraid of eating too\nmany? The good news is that you don't have to avoid them anymore. If you want\nto snack on nuts mindfully, your best bet may be to eat pistachios.\n\nThis suggestion is based on recent studies by Dr. Jim Painter (remember he\nwas part of the clever automatically refilling soup bowl experiment) and\nseveral colleagues at the department of Family and Consumer Sciences at\nEastern Illinois University (article in Appetite, 57, 2011). Their findings\nhighlight the \"Pistachio Effect.\" This term refers to the idea that making\nsimple changes can make a big difference to your eating. Just looking at a\npile of pistachio shells can significant reduce how many more you eat of them.\n\n1) Mindful Eating Tip: Buy the shelled pistachios\n\nIn one study, researchers found that subjects offered in-shell pistachios\nconsumed an average of 125 calories. In condition two, subjects offered\npistachios removed from the shell consumed an average of 211 calories. This\nconstituted a difference of 86 calories. What's interesting is that the\nparticipants rated their fullness and satisfaction the same despite the fact\nthat one group ate more.\n\nThus, simply buying pistachios in their shells will help you to eat them more\nmindfully. Why? It's because it takes time to remove the pistachios from their\nshells. This reduces the tendency to pop them mindlessly into your mouth.\nAnything that naturally slows you down will help you to be more in charge of\nyour portion size.\n\n2) Mindful Eating Tip: Save the shells!\n\nIn another study by the Family and Consumers Science Department of Eastern\nIllinois University, subjects who kept the shells in sight versus throwing\nthem away consumed an average of 216 calories. In condition two, when the\nshells were pitched, subjects consumed an average of 264 calories, a\ndifference of 48 calories.\n\nKeeping visual cues of what you eat helps you to be aware and more conscious\nof how much you eat. While this applies to pistachios, the principle also is\napplicable to many other foods. A wrapper left on your desk is a good visual\nreminder of what you've eaten. It's very easy and normal to forget what you've\nconsumed when you have many things to remember.\n\nThe added benefit: Pistachios provide fiber and protein which make them a very\nfilling snack. They keep you energized much longer than many other snack\nfoods.\n\nSo, the next time you have a craving for nuts it may be worth taking a scoop\nof pistachios in their shells. It's nice when a snack food can help you to\nnaturally and easily eat more mindfully.\n\nSusan Albers, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist at the Cleveland\nClinic specializing in eating issues, weight loss, body image concerns, and\nmindfulness. She is the author of But I Deserve This Chocolate, 50 Ways to\nSoothe Yourself Without Food, Eating Mindfully, Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful,\nand Mindful Eating 101 and is a Huffington Post and Psychology Today blogger.\nHer books have been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, O, the Oprah Magazine,\nNatural Health, Self Magazine and on the Dr. Oz TV show. Visit Albers online\nat http://www.eatingmindfully.com.\n\nWansink B, Painter JE, North J. Bottomless bowls: why visual cues of portion size may influence intake. 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695,801	How To Wash Duvets	If you need to wash a duvet, first remove the duvet cover if you have one, and wash it separately according to the care tag. To clean a duvet that is especially dirty, pre-soak it for about an hour in your bathtub or a large container filled with warm water. When you wash your duvet, use a small amount of a gentle detergent and run the rinse cycle twice. You may need to take your duvet to the laundromat to wash it, since your personal washing machine may not be large enough to handle a duvet.	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(Use the PDF file to print a hard copy of this page.)", "Due to the number of image files contained in this page, it may take a few moments to load. Thank you for your patience.", "Care labels provide helpful information that can save you time and money. Cleaner, fresher clothes means longer-wearing apparel. And clothes that are bleachable are easier to get clean. When a care label doesn’t mention bleach or says \"Bleach when needed,\" it means it is safe to use Clorox liquid bleach. When the label says \"Non- chlorine bleach when needed\" use a non-chlorine (color-safe) bleach like Clorox 2^®. Because clothes can be mislabeled, follow the easy directions on bleach container labels to test fabrics for colorfastness. \| Washing INSTRUCTIONS\| \| Machine Wash, COLD\| Machine Wash, COLD Permanent Press\| Machine Wash, COLD Gentle Cycle\| Hand Wash ---\|---\|---\|--- Machine Wash, WARM\| Machine Wash, WARM Permanent Press\| Machine Wash, WARM Gentle Cycle\| Do Not Wash Machine Wash, HOT\| Machine Wash, HOT Permanent Press\| Machine Wash, HOT Gentle Cycle \| Bleaching INSTRUCTIONS\| \| Bleach as needed Any bleach, like Clorox®, may be safely used\| Do Not Bleach No bleach product should be used including detergents with bleach - or follow bleach package test procedures to test for bleach safety. ---\|--- Non-chlorine Bleach as needed Use only a color-safe bleach, like Clorox 2® \| Drying INSTRUCTIONS\| \| Tumble Dry, NO HEAT\| Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, NO HEAT\| Tumble Dry, Gentle Cycle, NO HEAT\| Do Not Tumble Dry ---\|---\|---\|--- Tumble Dry, LOW HEAT\| Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, LOW HEAT\| Tumble Dry, Gentle Cycle, LOW HEAT\| Line Dry Tumble Dry, MEDIUM\| Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, MEDIUM\| Tumble Dry, Gentle Cycle, MEDIUM\| Drip Dry Tumble Dry, HIGH\| Dry Flat \| Ironing INSTRUCTIONS\| \| \| Iron, Steam or Dry, with LOW HEAT", "Do Not Iron \| Drycleaning INSTRUCTIONS\| \| Dryclean May appear with additional letters and/or lines Take this item to a professional drycleaner\| Do Not Dryclean ---\|---" ] }, "parsed_md": "Laundry Guide to Common Care Symbols\n\n\| This Guide is also available as a PDF File (176K). 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When the label says \"Non-\nchlorine bleach when needed\" use a non-chlorine (color-safe) bleach like\nClorox 2^®. \nBecause clothes can be mislabeled, follow the easy directions on bleach\ncontainer labels to test fabrics for colorfastness. \n\| Washing INSTRUCTIONS\| \| Machine Wash, COLD\| Machine Wash, COLD Permanent\nPress\| Machine Wash, COLD Gentle Cycle\| Hand Wash \n---\|---\|---\|--- \nMachine Wash, WARM\| Machine Wash, WARM Permanent Press\| Machine Wash, WARM\nGentle Cycle\| Do Not Wash \nMachine Wash, HOT\| Machine Wash, HOT Permanent Press\| Machine Wash, HOT Gentle\nCycle \n\| Bleaching INSTRUCTIONS\| \| Bleach as needed Any bleach, like Clorox®, may be\nsafely used\| Do Not Bleach No bleach product should be used including\ndetergents with bleach - or follow bleach package test procedures to test for\nbleach safety. \n---\|--- \nNon-chlorine Bleach as needed Use only a color-safe bleach, like Clorox 2® \n\| Drying INSTRUCTIONS\| \| Tumble Dry, NO HEAT\| Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, NO\nHEAT\| Tumble Dry, Gentle Cycle, NO HEAT\| Do Not Tumble Dry \n---\|---\|---\|--- \nTumble Dry, LOW HEAT\| Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, LOW HEAT\| Tumble Dry,\nGentle Cycle, LOW HEAT\| Line Dry \nTumble Dry, MEDIUM\| Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, MEDIUM\| Tumble Dry, Gentle\nCycle, MEDIUM\| Drip Dry \nTumble Dry, HIGH\| Dry Flat \n\| Ironing INSTRUCTIONS\| \| \| Iron, Steam or Dry, with LOW HEAT \n--- \nIron, Steam or Dry, with MEDIUM HEAT \nIron, Steam or Dry, with HIGH HEAT \n\| Do Not Iron with Steam \n--- \nDo Not Iron \n\| Drycleaning INSTRUCTIONS\| \| Dryclean May appear with additional letters\nand/or lines Take this item to a professional drycleaner\| Do Not Dryclean \n---\|--- \n \n[Home] [Top] E-Mail: Info@TextileAffairs.com\n\nCopyright © 1998-2010, Textile Industry Affairs. 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You’ve wondered correctly! You can absolutely wash your down comforter sans the pros. All you need is a mild detergent, and a few hours spent at the laundromat. And patience. Did I mention patience?", "2. Select the delicate/gentle cycle and add a small amount of mild or all- natural detergent. Too much soap can strip the down, so be sparing.", "4. Dry the comforter in an XL capacity dryer on low. This may take a few hours but will ensure that all the down is completely dry to prevent mold growth.", "5. You might want to add a few tennis balls to the dryer to help fluff the down as it dries. The goal is to prevent the down from clumping and mushing together. Take the comforter out a few times throughout the drying process and fluff it up.", "6. If you’re unsure whether or not the comforter is completely dry, try holding it up to an overhead light. If you can see clumps through the fabric (like in the photo below) put it back in the dryer. If the down seems to be evenly spread out and diffused, its probably pretty close to being dry.", "7. If it’s still damp after a few hours of dryer time, take it home and hang it to dry in your backyard, or an area in the house that will allow air to circulate on all sides.", "Ashley traded the quiet life of a small town in a big house for the hustle and bustle of the Windy City. On any given day you might find her working on a freelance photo or blogging gig, wrangling her little darling, or walking Chuck the boxer." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Wash A Down Comforter \| Apartment Therapy\n\nNewsletters\n\nOrganize & Clean\n\nHow To\n\n# No Need to Dry Clean: How To Wash A Down Comforter\n\nby Ashley Poskin\n\npublished Nov 6, 2014\n\nSaveComments\n\nWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we\nmay earn a commission.\n\nSavePin It See More Images\n\n(Image credit: Ashley Poskin)\n\nEver wondered if it’s okay to wash your down comforter without taking it to\nthe dry cleaners? You’ve wondered correctly! You can absolutely wash your down\ncomforter sans the pros. All you need is a mild detergent, and a few hours\nspent at the laundromat. And patience. Did I mention patience?\n\nSavePin It See More Images\n\n(Image credit: Ashley Poskin)\n\n### What You Need\n\n#### Materials\n\n * Mild or all-natural detergent\n * Tennis balls\n * Extra large capacity front-loading washing machine\n * Extra large capacity dryer or sunny outdoor space\n\nSavePin It See More Images\n\n(Image credit: Ashley Poskin)\n\n### Instructions\n\n1\\. Get in line for an XL front-loading machine at your local laundromat and\nplace your comforter inside.\n\nSavePin It See More Images\n\n(Image credit: Ashley Poskin)\n\n2\\. Select the delicate/gentle cycle and add a small amount of mild or all-\nnatural detergent. Too much soap can strip the down, so be sparing.\n\nSavePin It See More Images\n\n(Image credit: Ashley Poskin)\n\n3\\. Run the comforter through two rinse cycles to ensure all the soap has been\nwashed out.\n\n4\\. Dry the comforter in an XL capacity dryer on low. This may take a few\nhours but will ensure that all the down is completely dry to prevent mold\ngrowth.\n\n5\\. You might want to add a few tennis balls to the dryer to help fluff the\ndown as it dries. The goal is to prevent the down from clumping and mushing\ntogether. Take the comforter out a few times throughout the drying process and\nfluff it up.\n\n6\\. If you’re unsure whether or not the comforter is completely dry, try\nholding it up to an overhead light. If you can see clumps through the fabric\n(like in the photo below) put it back in the dryer. If the down seems to be\nevenly spread out and diffused, its probably pretty close to being dry.\n\nSavePin It See More Images\n\n(Image credit: Ashley Poskin)\n\n7\\. If it’s still damp after a few hours of dryer time, take it home and hang\nit to dry in your backyard, or an area in the house that will allow air to\ncirculate on all sides.\n\nEdited from an original post by Cambria Bold published on 1.06.10\n\nMore great tips and tutorials: Cleaning Basics\n\nSavePin It See More Images\n\n(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)\n\nAshley Poskin\n\nContributor\n\nAshley traded the quiet life of a small town in a big house for the hustle and\nbustle of the Windy City. On any given day you might find her working on a\nfreelance photo or blogging gig, wrangling her little darling, or walking\nChuck the boxer.\n\nSaveComments\n\nFollow us\n\nApartment Therapy is a part of the AT Media family. AT Media is Apartment\nTherapy, Kitchn, and Cubby.\n\nGot a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see? Tell us about\nit!\n\nApartment Therapy is © 1994-2021 Apartment Therapy, LLC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/laundry-linens/linens/wash-and-dry-down-filled-items/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210215072956/https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/laundry-linens/linens/wash-and-dry-down-filled-items/", "parsed_text": { "title": "The Best Way to Wash Down-Filled Items, Including Comforters and Pillows", "passages": [ "Learn how to wash and dry a down comforter and care for similar items, such as feather pillows, sleeping bags, and jackets, so they emerge as soft and fluffy as before.", "Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.", "Washing pillows, comforters, and other down-filled items sometimes falls to the end of the laundry list. In fact, a lot of people even wonder whether you can wash a down comforter at all. While these items tend to be fairly bulky, you can usually wash down bedding and jackets at home in the washing machine. Most manufacturers suggest cleaning down items infrequently, every three to five years, so you won't need to go through this laundering process too often. When it's time to clean down items, follow these steps to get the best results when washing and drying down comforters, feather pillows, sleeping bags, and jackets.", "Comforters for full-, queen-, and king-size beds are probably too big for standard-size home washers. For best results, use a large-capacity front- loading washing machine, such as the ones at a local laundromat. Down pillows, on the other hand, might be small enough to launder in your washing machine at home, which is the more convenient choice, especially if you have a front- loading machine. If you have a top loader, however, you might want to use the laundromat's front-loading machines. An agitator can be rough on delicate down items.", "Always read and follow any specific instructions on the tag of the item you'll be washing. Before laundering, check for worn stitching or holes, and repair with small fine stitches to avoid losing any down stuffing during the laundering process.", "Before washing a down comforter or pillow, check for tough stains such as blood or urine. These stains are best treated with an enzymatic cleaner. Color-safe bleach can be used on stains caused by water or food. Pull the cover of the comforter or pillow away from the down while spot-treating stains to keep the cleaning product from damaging the down. Once the stain is removed, your down item is ready to be laundered.", "Use a gentle- or delicate-cycle setting and a minimal amount of mild laundry detergent with your load. Choose lukewarm water, as hot or cold water can be hard on the down. An extra rinse cycle can help ensure all soap is removed from the down. There are also specialty laundry detergents made specifically for washing sleeping bags, down comforters, and other down-filled items. You can often find these detergents available online and at outdoor retailers.", "To keep the down from bunching, put a pair of clean white canvas shoes (laces removed) or a sock stuffed with two tennis balls (secured with a knot) in the machine with the comforter or pillows. This addition will also gently agitate soil from the items being washed.", "Editor's Tip: If you've finished washing a down jacket or pillow and it still stinks, don't worry; you didn't miss a step in how to wash a down comforter or how to wash a down jacket. Down bears a distinctive odor when wet. The odor will dissipate when the down dries.", "After the wash is complete, load your comforter, pillows, or other down items into a dryer large enough to give them plenty of room. Add a pair of tennis balls in a sock or wool dryer balls ($5, Walmart) in a sock to help fluff the down and keep it evenly distributed.", "Run the dryer on air fluff or the lowest temperature possible. Stop the dryer periodically and break up any lumps that form in the comforter or pillow. Make sure that the down is not getting too warm as extreme heat can scorch the down. Expect the drying process to take three to four hours.", "To avoid the formation of mildew, only take the down item out of the dryer if it's completely dry. If the item is still slightly damp, lay it out on a clothesline on a breezy warm day to dry the down as much as possible. Once you bring the comforter or pillow inside, leave the item out for a few weeks to ensure all moisture has evaporated. If you're storing the comforter, wrap it in a cotton sheet first.", "Some down comforters and pillows come with explicit directions to dry-clean them rather than wash them. To cut down on the number of times you need to wash your down comforter, add a duvet cover over top to keep the oils from your skin from penetrating into the comforter and attracting dirt.", "You can further protect the down by always using a flat sheet underneath the duvet-covered comforter. The sheet provides another layer of protection against body oils and dirt. Wash the duvet cover once a week if no flat sheet is used, or wash it once or twice a year if a flat sheet is used.", "Pillow protectors and covers will provide extra defense against stains and dust mites. Most covers have a zipper to further protect the pillow, allowing you to encase the pillow and to easily remove it for washing. Some protectors and covers are made from cotton or from cotton-polyester blends. Just as a flat sheet provides extra protection for the duvet cover, these covers protect down pillows from stains and soil. Launder the pillowcase weekly.", "A few times a year, freshen a down comforter or down pillows by taking them outside on a warm, breezy day. Lay the items on a flat surface in the sun for two to three hours before returning them to your home.", "No matter what type of down item you're cleaning, the process starts with reading the manufacturer's care tag. This knowledge, along with a few tricks, will have you ready to tackle all your down-filled item cleaning tasks, including washing a down jacket, cleaning a duvet, and caring for feather pillows.", "BH&G; is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 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If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn\ncommission.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nSave Pin FB\n\nTweet Email Send Text Message Print Comment\n\nWashing pillows, comforters, and other down-filled items sometimes falls to\nthe end of the laundry list. In fact, a lot of people even wonder whether you\ncan wash a down comforter at all. While these items tend to be fairly bulky,\nyou can usually wash down bedding and jackets at home in the washing machine.\nMost manufacturers suggest cleaning down items infrequently, every three to\nfive years, so you won't need to go through this laundering process too often.\nWhen it's time to clean down items, follow these steps to get the best results\nwhen washing and drying down comforters, feather pillows, sleeping bags, and\njackets.\n\nCredit: Ann VanderWiel Wilde\n\n## Can I Wash Down Comforters and Pillows at Home?\n\nComforters for full-, queen-, and king-size beds are probably too big for\nstandard-size home washers. For best results, use a large-capacity front-\nloading washing machine, such as the ones at a local laundromat. Down pillows,\non the other hand, might be small enough to launder in your washing machine at\nhome, which is the more convenient choice, especially if you have a front-\nloading machine. If you have a top loader, however, you might want to use the\nlaundromat's front-loading machines. An agitator can be rough on delicate down\nitems.\n\n## How to Wash Down Items\n\nAlways read and follow any specific instructions on the tag of the item you'll\nbe washing. Before laundering, check for worn stitching or holes, and repair\nwith small fine stitches to avoid losing any down stuffing during the\nlaundering process.\n\nBefore washing a down comforter or pillow, check for tough stains such as\nblood or urine. These stains are best treated with an enzymatic cleaner.\nColor-safe bleach can be used on stains caused by water or food. Pull the\ncover of the comforter or pillow away from the down while spot-treating stains\nto keep the cleaning product from damaging the down. Once the stain is\nremoved, your down item is ready to be laundered.\n\n### What Is the Best Wash Cycle for Down Comforters and Other Down-Filled\nItems?\n\nUse a gentle- or delicate-cycle setting and a minimal amount of mild laundry\ndetergent with your load. Choose lukewarm water, as hot or cold water can be\nhard on the down. An extra rinse cycle can help ensure all soap is removed\nfrom the down. There are also specialty laundry detergents made specifically\nfor washing sleeping bags, down comforters, and other down-filled items. You\ncan often find these detergents available online and at outdoor retailers.\n\nTo keep the down from bunching, put a pair of clean white canvas shoes (laces\nremoved) or a sock stuffed with two tennis balls (secured with a knot) in the\nmachine with the comforter or pillows. This addition will also gently agitate\nsoil from the items being washed.\n\nEditor's Tip: If you've finished washing a down jacket or pillow and it still\nstinks, don't worry; you didn't miss a step in how to wash a down comforter or\nhow to wash a down jacket. Down bears a distinctive odor when wet. The odor\nwill dissipate when the down dries.\n\nCredit: David A Land\n\n## How to Dry Down Items\n\nAfter the wash is complete, load your comforter, pillows, or other down items\ninto a dryer large enough to give them plenty of room. Add a pair of tennis\nballs in a sock or wool dryer balls ($5, Walmart) in a sock to help fluff the\ndown and keep it evenly distributed.\n\n### What Is the Best Dryer Setting for Items with Down?\n\nRun the dryer on air fluff or the lowest temperature possible. Stop the dryer\nperiodically and break up any lumps that form in the comforter or pillow. Make\nsure that the down is not getting too warm as extreme heat can scorch the\ndown. Expect the drying process to take three to four hours.\n\nTo avoid the formation of mildew, only take the down item out of the dryer if\nit's completely dry. If the item is still slightly damp, lay it out on a\nclothesline on a breezy warm day to dry the down as much as possible. Once you\nbring the comforter or pillow inside, leave the item out for a few weeks to\nensure all moisture has evaporated. If you're storing the comforter, wrap it\nin a cotton sheet first.\n\nCredit: Seth Smoot\n\n## How Often to Wash Down-Filled Items\n\nSome down comforters and pillows come with explicit directions to dry-clean\nthem rather than wash them. To cut down on the number of times you need to\nwash your down comforter, add a duvet cover over top to keep the oils from\nyour skin from penetrating into the comforter and attracting dirt.\n\nRelated: The Fastest Way to Slip on a Duvet Cover\n\nYou can further protect the down by always using a flat sheet underneath the\nduvet-covered comforter. The sheet provides another layer of protection\nagainst body oils and dirt. Wash the duvet cover once a week if no flat sheet\nis used, or wash it once or twice a year if a flat sheet is used.\n\nPillow protectors and covers will provide extra defense against stains and\ndust mites. Most covers have a zipper to further protect the pillow, allowing\nyou to encase the pillow and to easily remove it for washing. Some protectors\nand covers are made from cotton or from cotton-polyester blends. Just as a\nflat sheet provides extra protection for the duvet cover, these covers protect\ndown pillows from stains and soil. Launder the pillowcase weekly.\n\nRelated: The Best Way to Clean Your Pillows\n\nA few times a year, freshen a down comforter or down pillows by taking them\noutside on a warm, breezy day. Lay the items on a flat surface in the sun for\ntwo to three hours before returning them to your home.\n\nNo matter what type of down item you're cleaning, the process starts with\nreading the manufacturer's care tag. 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Her articles often focus on home care and maintenance.", "You have a down comforter that has been serving you well, and now it's in need of a good washing. So, now you want to know whether you can machine wash the comforter yourself at home or whether you should have it dry cleaned.", "First, to answer that question, you'll need to find out what is recommended on the care label, if it hasn't been removed at some point. (If you're like me, I wouldn't have a clue what the label said. I always remove labels—they bother me when they show.) The manufacturer is knowledgeable about its products and will usually recommend dry cleaning if they feel the down or the cover will be harmed by machine washing. In that case, it is usually better to follow the manufacturer's recommendation and opt for dry cleaning.", "You can still choose to machine wash, but if you do, just proceed with extra care. This guide will show you how.", "Most down comforters can be machine washed. There are several considerations to keep in mind, however, that do not typically apply to most laundry items:", "When machine washed, down comforters, pillows, etc. should be treated the same way you would treat delicates or hand-washable items. Use a gentle laundry detergent, such as Woolite, to prevent stripping the oils in the down. Most laundry detergents are too harsh and can contribute to weakening the structure of the down.", "The size of most down comforters (even pillows) requires a larger washer and dryer capacity than most of us have at home. The bulk of the comforter will cause many home washer tubs to become off balance during the spin cycle, which will result in an awful racket and possibly the washer \"walking\" across the floor of the laundry area.", "Also, the agitating arm in most household washers can cause significant damage to the cover of the comforter. To prevent the possibility of ripping the cover—and having a washer full of feathers, to boot—it is best to wash the comforter in an extra-large capacity, front-loading washer. This kind of washer is designed without an agitating arm. While some of us own these, they are usually found at a laundromat.", "Rinse twice, taking the comforter out of the dryer in between rinse cycles and refolding it. This ensures that all the laundry detergent is removed from the cover.", "Wash your down comforters once a year at most. To keep them clean in between washings, cover them with duvet covers made of tightly woven material, and wash the duvet covers as often as needed.", "There are a couple of other considerations worth mentioning that will affect many of us, particularly those with children and/or allergies:", "If you have children who use down comforters in your home, it is a good idea to protect your investment from all kinds of accidents by purchasing a waterproof comforter/duvet cover. The Bedwetting Store sells these items for around $60–$110, depending on whether you choose the fitted or zippered model.", "Allergy sufferers who enjoy their down comforters may also benefit from covers designed to protect from dust mites and other allergens. Achoo Allergy & Air Products sells these items for $60–$140, depending on the material used and warranty period—anywhere from three years to a lifetime. And Allergy Be Gone sells the Pristine line of comforter covers for $60–$170.", "Dry the comforter in an extra-large capacity dryer on the lowest temperature setting possible. This will take two or three hours, but you want to make certain that the down is completely dry, to prevent mold growth. Added benefit: Your bedroom will not smell like wet poultry.", "Add two tennis balls to the dryer to fluff the down as it dries. Our goal is to avoid the down \"bunching\" and settling in odd patterns.", "Take the comforter out several times during the drying process and turn or fold it differently. Again, this helps ensure even drying/fluffing of the feathers and prevents bunching.", "If there is any dampness left at all, lay the comforter out in the sun on a sunny day so that the air can circulate on all sides. This is better done during spring or summer, when the temperature is nice and there is a good breeze.", "This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.", "Great hub; thanks for much for the additional considerations as they are very helpful indeed. I also agree about washing the duvets and comforters separately; there is no way they would wash as thoroughly if put together in the washing machine.", "Dolores, as tempting as it might be to multi-task, I think it would be best to wash the comforter and duvet separately, to make certain each gets really clean.", "It's time to clean up this mess and the down comforter too. Thanks for the tips. I wonder if it would make sense or just be a waste of time to wash the comforter while the duvet cover is still on in order to protect the comforter and kill 2 birds with one stone?", "Ashley, Aren't down comforters in the winter just the best? And with that beautiful baby, I'd wager you have LOTS of laundry going on!", "So true, my friend! But I can just see you helping Cabin Girl with those domestic chores, gentleman that you are!", "© 2021 Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Wash a Down Comforter or Duvet - Dengarden\n\n * Decks & Patios\n * Gardening\n * Home Improvement\n * Interior Design\n * Landscaping\n\n * Decks & Patios\n * Gardening\n * Home Improvement\n * Interior Design\n * Landscaping\n\nUpdated date:\n\n Apr 22, 2019\n\n# How to Wash a Down Comforter or Duvet\n\nAuthor:\n\n Staci-Barbo7\n\nStaci has been an online writer for over eleven years. Her articles often\nfocus on home care and maintenance.\n\nLearn how to keep your comforter clean and looking brand new!\n\nJaymantri\n\nYou have a down comforter that has been serving you well, and now it's in need\nof a good washing. So, now you want to know whether you can machine wash the\ncomforter yourself at home or whether you should have it dry cleaned.\n\nFirst, to answer that question, you'll need to find out what is recommended on\nthe care label, if it hasn't been removed at some point. (If you're like me, I\nwouldn't have a clue what the label said. I always remove labels—they bother\nme when they show.) The manufacturer is knowledgeable about its products and\nwill usually recommend dry cleaning if they feel the down or the cover will be\nharmed by machine washing. In that case, it is usually better to follow the\nmanufacturer's recommendation and opt for dry cleaning.\n\nYou can still choose to machine wash, but if you do, just proceed with extra\ncare. This guide will show you how.\n\n## Machine Washing a Down Comforter\n\nMost down comforters can be machine washed. There are several considerations\nto keep in mind, however, that do not typically apply to most laundry items:\n\n 1. When machine washed, down comforters, pillows, etc. should be treated the same way you would treat delicates or hand-washable items. Use a gentle laundry detergent, such as Woolite, to prevent stripping the oils in the down. Most laundry detergents are too harsh and can contribute to weakening the structure of the down.\n 2. The size of most down comforters (even pillows) requires a larger washer and dryer capacity than most of us have at home. The bulk of the comforter will cause many home washer tubs to become off balance during the spin cycle, which will result in an awful racket and possibly the washer \"walking\" across the floor of the laundry area.\n 3. Also, the agitating arm in most household washers can cause significant damage to the cover of the comforter. To prevent the possibility of ripping the cover—and having a washer full of feathers, to boot—it is best to wash the comforter in an extra-large capacity, front-loading washer. This kind of washer is designed without an agitating arm. While some of us own these, they are usually found at a laundromat.\n 4. Wash the comforter on the gentle cycle.\n 5. Rinse twice, taking the comforter out of the dryer in between rinse cycles and refolding it. This ensures that all the laundry detergent is removed from the cover.\n 6. Wash your down comforters once a year at most. To keep them clean in between washings, cover them with duvet covers made of tightly woven material, and wash the duvet covers as often as needed.\n\n## Down Comforters With Kids or Allergies\n\nThere are a couple of other considerations worth mentioning that will affect\nmany of us, particularly those with children and/or allergies:\n\n 1. If you have children who use down comforters in your home, it is a good idea to protect your investment from all kinds of accidents by purchasing a waterproof comforter/duvet cover. The Bedwetting Store sells these items for around $60–$110, depending on whether you choose the fitted or zippered model.\n 2. Allergy sufferers who enjoy their down comforters may also benefit from covers designed to protect from dust mites and other allergens. Achoo Allergy & Air Products sells these items for $60–$140, depending on the material used and warranty period—anywhere from three years to a lifetime. And Allergy Be Gone sells the Pristine line of comforter covers for $60–$170.\n\n## Drying a Down Comforter\n\n 1. Dry the comforter in an extra-large capacity dryer on the lowest temperature setting possible. This will take two or three hours, but you want to make certain that the down is completely dry, to prevent mold growth. Added benefit: Your bedroom will not smell like wet poultry.\n 2. Add two tennis balls to the dryer to fluff the down as it dries. Our goal is to avoid the down \"bunching\" and settling in odd patterns.\n 3. Take the comforter out several times during the drying process and turn or fold it differently. Again, this helps ensure even drying/fluffing of the feathers and prevents bunching.\n 4. If there is any dampness left at all, lay the comforter out in the sun on a sunny day so that the air can circulate on all sides. This is better done during spring or summer, when the temperature is nice and there is a good breeze.\n\nThis content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is\nnot meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified\nprofessional.\n\n## Comments\n\nstars439 from Louisiana, The Magnolia and Pelican State. on October 18, 2011:\n\nWonderful ideas. Thank you, and God Bless You.\n\nedutrybarn on September 07, 2011:\n\nWow, That's a great tips on how to wash a Duvet Cover. I try it out.\n\nRichard Thomas on August 08, 2010:\n\nGreat hub; thanks for much for the additional considerations as they are very\nhelpful indeed. I also agree about washing the duvets and comforters\nseparately; there is no way they would wash as thoroughly if put together in\nthe washing machine.\n\nStaci-Barbo7 (author) from North Carolina on September 27, 2009:\n\nDolores, as tempting as it might be to multi-task, I think it would be best to\nwash the comforter and duvet separately, to make certain each gets really\nclean.\n\nDolores Monet from East Coast, United States on September 26, 2009:\n\nIt's time to clean up this mess and the down comforter too. Thanks for the\ntips. I wonder if it would make sense or just be a waste of time to wash the\ncomforter while the duvet cover is still on in order to protect the comforter\nand kill 2 birds with one stone?\n\nStaci-Barbo7 (author) from North Carolina on August 06, 2009:\n\nAshley, Aren't down comforters in the winter just the best? And with that\nbeautiful baby, I'd wager you have LOTS of laundry going on!\n\nAshley Joy on August 05, 2009:\n\nI love having a down comforter but when it gets dirty you do have to clean it.\n\nStaci-Barbo7 (author) from North Carolina on August 04, 2009:\n\nSo true, my friend! 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Sweat, body oils and skin care products can stick to the threads of linens, lending a yellow hue as they accumulate over time. We show you how to keep your bed sheets first-use fresh.", "Problem: Yellowing bed linens Put down the bleach, sister. Even though chlorine bleach is likely your go-to for heavy duty whitening, it can react with body oils to make whites more, not less, yellow. Instead, turn to eco- friendly household cleaners that are safe to use on a regular basis.", "When laundering your bed linens, add half a cup of baking soda with your detergent at the beginning of the wash cycle. Then, at the start of the rinse cycle, pour in half a cup of white vinegar (don’t worry; that distinct odour will rinse out). These two natural whiteners also have a softening effect, so you can skip the fabric softener.", "For an extra whitening boost, hang your linens to dry in the sun. Sunlight has bleaching capabilities and won’t set stains like the dryer does. Just be sure to bring in the laundry after it dries, since the sun can rot the fibres.", "Green whiteners For serious whitening jobs, try these bleach alternatives. Harnessing the power of various sodium compounds, these fresh powders get the job done without harsh chemicals. They’re great to add in your washing machine or for pre-soaking.", "(From left to right) 1 20 Mule Team Borax Nature’s Freshener deodorizer.walmart.ca, $5. 2 Oxygen brightener. nelliesallnatural.com, $11. 3 Pre-treater Strip It!. thelaundrytarts.com, $11.", "You will receive ideas and inspiration for your home, as well as expert decorating advice. You will also receive contest notifications and more!", "You can unsubscribe at any time, no questions asked. We will never give your email address away or spam you." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to: Get whiter-than-white sheets - Style At Home\n\nStyle At Home magazine Your source for design and decorating ideas\ninfo@styleathome.com\n\n * * Magazine\n * Subscribe\n * Store\n * Newsletter\n * * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Pinterest\n * Google +\n * Instagram\n * Tumblr\n\n * Homes\n\n * Exteriors\n * Gardens\n * Interiors\n * Real Estate\n * Renovating\n * Small Spaces\n * Decorating & Design\n\n * Accessories\n * Bedrooms\n * Budget\n * Colour\n * Design Lesson\n * Flooring\n * Flower Arranging\n * Green Living\n * High/Low\n * Inside Design\n * Outdoor Living\n * Style For Less\n * Styling Secrets\n * Window Treatments\n * Kitchen & Bath\n\n * Bathroom\n * Buying Guides\n * Fab Finds\n * Kitchen\n * Trends\n * Organizing\n\n * Monthly Checklists\n * Organizing Ideas\n * Storage\n * Things To Do\n * How-To\n\n * Ask Us\n * DIY Decor\n * Home Improvement\n * Hotel Style\n * Painting\n * Simple Projects\n * Food & Entertaining\n\n * Beautiful Bites\n * Food Tips\n * Holiday Cookie Swap Recipes\n * Party Planner\n * Recipes\n * Tabletop Ideas\n * Wine & Spirits\n * Shopping\n\n * Buying Guides\n * Gifts\n * Great Stuff\n * SAH Collection\n * Stores We Love\n * Style Destination\n * Technology\n * Videos\n * Blog\n\nHow-To - Home Improvement\n\n# How to: Get whiter-than-white sheets\n\nBy\n\n Mary Levitski\n\nPhotography\n\n Stacey Van Berkel; illustration by Emilie Simpson\n\nKeep your bed linens looking fresh with these helpful and eco-friendly laundry\ntips.\n\nSave for a glass of wine, nothing beckons like a bed of crisp white linens at\nday’s end. But the invitation falters when your sheets have seen better,\nbrighter days. Sweat, body oils and skin care products can stick to the\nthreads of linens, lending a yellow hue as they accumulate over time. We show\nyou how to keep your bed sheets first-use fresh.\n\n * How to wash your pillows to keep them fresh and clean\n * How to keep duvets fresh\n * How to: Wash shower curtain liners\n\nProblem: Yellowing bed linens Put down the bleach, sister. Even though\nchlorine bleach is likely your go-to for heavy duty whitening, it can react\nwith body oils to make whites more, not less, yellow. Instead, turn to eco-\nfriendly household cleaners that are safe to use on a regular basis.\n\nWhen laundering your bed linens, add half a cup of baking soda with your\ndetergent at the beginning of the wash cycle. Then, at the start of the rinse\ncycle, pour in half a cup of white vinegar (don’t worry; that distinct odour\nwill rinse out). These two natural whiteners also have a softening effect, so\nyou can skip the fabric softener.\n\nFor an extra whitening boost, hang your linens to dry in the sun. Sunlight has\nbleaching capabilities and won’t set stains like the dryer does. Just be sure\nto bring in the laundry after it dries, since the sun can rot the fibres.\n\nGreen whiteners For serious whitening jobs, try these bleach alternatives.\nHarnessing the power of various sodium compounds, these fresh powders get the\njob done without harsh chemicals. They’re great to add in your washing machine\nor for pre-soaking.\n\n(From left to right) 1 20 Mule Team Borax Nature’s Freshener\ndeodorizer.walmart.ca, $5. 2 Oxygen brightener. nelliesallnatural.com, $11. 3\nPre-treater Strip It!. thelaundrytarts.com, $11.\n\nRead more in How-To and Home Improvement\n\nThis article is featured on Housekeeping tips and tricks\n\n * Editor's Picks\n\n * Home cleaning tips\n * Spring cleaning: From top to bottom\n * 13 eco-friendly cleaning products\n * Laundry lessons\n * Organizing 101: The laundry room\n\n * More From Mary Levitski\n\n * High/low: Botanically inspired sunroom\n * High/low: Parisian-style kitchen\n * DIY project: Free-standing kitchen island\n * How to: Maintain a clean fridge\n * High/low: Inviting entryway\n\nContests\n\n### Latest Contests\n\nmore contests\n\nTop\n\nSubscribe to Style At Home magazine!\n\nSubscribe today, and save off the cover price.\n\nSign up now\n\nSign up for our newsletter\n\nYou will receive ideas and inspiration for your home, as well as expert\ndecorating advice. 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We will never give your\nemail address away or spam you.\n\nSubscribe!\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.today.com/home/how-often-you-should-wash-your-duvet-right-way-do-t68086", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210521040601/https://www.today.com/home/how-often-you-should-wash-your-duvet-right-way-do-t68086", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to wash a duvet? The best tips to clean your duvet", "passages": [ "Washing your duvet can seem like a monumental chore. Can you even wash a feather duvet? Will that beast even fit in your washer and, if it does, will it take a month for it to actually dry?", "Here's the good news: A duvet cover should be washed once a month, but duvets themselves can go an impressive five to 10 years without needing to be cleaned.", "But chances are you invested a good amount of time and money choosing the right duvet, so why not make sure it stays clean and fresh so you can keep using it for years to come?", "\"There have been a couple situations where we definitely needed to launder our duvets, but for the most part, if you have a cover on it, you can easily freshen up your duvet before you need to all-out wash it,\" Becky Rapinchuk, author of \"Clean Mama's Guide to a Healthy Home,\" told TODAY Home.", "\"If you need to freshen up your duvet or comforter, simply put it in the dryer on low heat with three wool dryer balls or three clean tennis balls,\" said Rapinchuk. \"I will stop it every 10 minutes or so to redistribute the duvet or comforter and then repeat for a total of 30-40 minutes. This fluffs up the duvet or comforter and redistributes the filling for a freshened-up bed. If you want to kill germs but not wash it, put the dryer on high heat and keep an eye on it, rotating every 5-10 minutes and dry for 30 minutes.\"", "But what about those times when a quick refresh just won't cut it? Rapinchuk says that the best bet is to follow the goose down duvet's washing instructions on the label, though she herself sometimes goes rogue in favor of a DIY method.", "\"There have been times when I have disregarded the directions because it was more expensive to have something professionally laundered then it was to replace it,\" she said. \"I took the chance and laundered it myself and saved the duvet for the cost of the water and detergent. Of course, launder at your own risk.\"", "While professional cleaning is usually recommended to clean the entire duvet, alternative cleaning instructions may also be listed on the care label. If DIY options are offered, it’s important to understand it is a time-consuming process and you’ll need an oversize/commercial washer and dryer to do the job.", "Dry in an extra-large capacity dryer according to recommendations on care label, usually on low or air/fluff cycle. This is the time-consuming part because it’s difficult to dry the fillings inside the duvet. You’ll need to periodically stop the dryer and hand fluff feathers/down/fiberfill to help it dry move evenly. The duvet may take hours to dry completely.", "To ensure that the down/feathers/fiberfill are completely dry, hang the duvet to air dry for an additional 24 hours. (Drying the duvet outside takes even more time and could result in mold/mildew forming on the damp feathers/down.)", "No doubt about it, that takes a lot of work and time. To make sure you only need to tackle this task every 10 years, follow these tips.", "Using interviews with specialists, online reviews and personal experience, TODAY editors, writers and experts take care to recommend items we really like and hope you’ll enjoy! TODAY does have affiliate relationships with various online retailers. So, while every product is independently selected, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the revenue." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to wash a duvet? The best tips to clean your duvet - TODAY\n\nIE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another\nbrowser.\n\nWatch Pink’s extended interview with TODAY's Carson Daly\n\nOrganizing\n\n# How to wash a duvet — and how often to do it\n\nHere's how to make sure that oh-so-snuggly duvet stays fresh and clean.\n\n## How to clean your duvet\n\nJan. 19, 201601:03\n\nJan. 20, 2016, 7:13 PM UTC / Updated May 3, 2021, 2:01 PM UTC\n\n/ Source: TODAY\n\nBy Karen B. Gibbs\n\nWashing your duvet can seem like a monumental chore. Can you even wash a\nfeather duvet? Will that beast even fit in your washer and, if it does, will\nit take a month for it to actually dry?\n\nHere's the good news: A duvet cover should be washed once a month, but duvets\nthemselves can go an impressive five to 10 years without needing to be\ncleaned.\n\n### Related\n\nHome\n\n### HomeYour 2021 spring-cleaning checklist\n\nBut chances are you invested a good amount of time and money choosing the\nright duvet, so why not make sure it stays clean and fresh so you can keep\nusing it for years to come?\n\n\"There have been a couple situations where we definitely needed to launder our\nduvets, but for the most part, if you have a cover on it, you can easily\nfreshen up your duvet before you need to all-out wash it,\" Becky Rapinchuk,\nauthor of \"Clean Mama's Guide to a Healthy Home,\" told TODAY Home.\n\n### Related\n\nHome\n\n### HomeTODAY’s 2021 A to Z stain removal guide\n\n\"If you need to freshen up your duvet or comforter, simply put it in the dryer\non low heat with three wool dryer balls or three clean tennis balls,\" said\nRapinchuk. \"I will stop it every 10 minutes or so to redistribute the duvet or\ncomforter and then repeat for a total of 30-40 minutes. This fluffs up the\nduvet or comforter and redistributes the filling for a freshened-up bed. If\nyou want to kill germs but not wash it, put the dryer on high heat and keep an\neye on it, rotating every 5-10 minutes and dry for 30 minutes.\"\n\nBut what about those times when a quick refresh just won't cut it? Rapinchuk\nsays that the best bet is to follow the goose down duvet's washing\ninstructions on the label, though she herself sometimes goes rogue in favor of\na DIY method.\n\n## How to change a duvet cover without losing your mind\n\nNov. 21, 201700:48\n\n\"There have been times when I have disregarded the directions because it was\nmore expensive to have something professionally laundered then it was to\nreplace it,\" she said. \"I took the chance and laundered it myself and saved\nthe duvet for the cost of the water and detergent. Of course, launder at your\nown risk.\"\n\nWhile professional cleaning is usually recommended to clean the entire duvet,\nalternative cleaning instructions may also be listed on the care label. If DIY\noptions are offered, it’s important to understand it is a time-consuming\nprocess and you’ll need an oversize/commercial washer and dryer to do the job.\n\n## How to wash a duvet comforter\n\n 1. Stitch together any loose or open seams and holes to prevent a washer full of feathers later on.\n 2. Pre-treat stains or use a gentle, stain-removing detergent.\n 3. Wash in an oversize/commercial capacity washer, using a gentle setting, warm water and mild detergent.\n 4. Because the filling is dense, rinse twice to remove excess detergent.\n 5. Dry in an extra-large capacity dryer according to recommendations on care label, usually on low or air/fluff cycle. This is the time-consuming part because it’s difficult to dry the fillings inside the duvet. You’ll need to periodically stop the dryer and hand fluff feathers/down/fiberfill to help it dry move evenly. The duvet may take hours to dry completely.\n 6. To ensure that the down/feathers/fiberfill are completely dry, hang the duvet to air dry for an additional 24 hours. (Drying the duvet outside takes even more time and could result in mold/mildew forming on the damp feathers/down.)\n\nNo doubt about it, that takes a lot of work and time. To make sure you only\nneed to tackle this task every 10 years, follow these tips.\n\n * Always keep the duvet covered.\n * Shake and fluff the duvet when you make the bed to evenly distribute the fill.\n * Hang the duvet outside four times a year to air out (preferably on a sunny, dry, breezy day).\n\nIf you have just a small stain, consider spot cleaning.\n\n## How to spot clean your duvet\n\nIf you're wondering how to wash a duvet without a washing machine, spot\ncleaning is the way to go.\n\n 1. Move the down/feather/fiberfill away from the area you wish to clean.\n 2. Gently rub a mild soap solution or spot remover into the stain.\n 3. Rinse well with water, being careful not to wet any of the filling.\n 4. Dry the area using a hair dryer.\n\nUsing interviews with specialists, online reviews and personal experience,\nTODAY editors, writers and experts take care to recommend items we really like\nand hope you’ll enjoy! TODAY does have affiliate relationships with various\nonline retailers. So, while every product is independently selected, if you\nbuy something through our links, we may get a small share of the revenue.\n\nThis article was originally published on Jan. 20, 2016.\n\n© 2021 NBC UNIVERSAL\n\n" } ]
171,199	How To Convince Someone to Give You Something	If you need to convince someone to give you something, explain to them why you need it and act confident when you talk to them. For example, if you need to borrow gas money from your sister, honestly tell her that you overspent this month, but that you're working on improving your budgeting skills. This way, you’ll appear trustworthy, which will encourage her to help you out. Be polite with your request by using language like “May I please” and “Thank you,” which will make the other person more likely to respond positively.	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It comes into play when the higher-ups are considering your ideas, when they’re choosing people to participate in projects, and—yes—when they’re thinking about who’s getting promotions or raises.", "But too often people associate earning respect with, well, not being very nice. We’re here to tell you that’s not often the right approach. Instead, try some of the ways below that you can make sure your colleagues like and respect you. You’ll be on your way to being seen as a leader in no time.", "The most basic way to get respect? Don’t spend your time worrying about getting respect, and instead spend that time doing your job really, really well. Get a reputation for being really good at what you do, and word will surely get around. As career expert Jennifer Winter explains, “It’s hard to ignore results, and when you’re striving for the respect of your colleagues, one of the best things you can do is show you’ve got the right stuff.”", "Along similar lines, get a reputation for being incredibly dependable. That means, any promise you make—be it a date to finish a project, an appointment, or anything else—you keep.", "You know the whole “dress for the job you want” spiel? While, yes, you should dress a little nicer than you’re expected to, don’t dress up so much that you look out of place or like you don’t fit into the culture. So if your company has a casual dress code? Avoid the sweats, but avoid the suit, too.", "In order to get respect, you have to give it—and not just to the higher-ups. People will pick up if you’re nice to the bosses but mean to the receptionist or delivery guy, and think you’re a brown-noser rather than a genuinely good person. Aim for the latter.", "Seek out relationships with others in your organization who are well-respected and well-liked. And we’re not just talking about higher-ups here—think anyone who has a great reputation around the office.", "Know someone at another company who may be able to help with a problem a co- worker is facing, a friend who may be a great sales lead, or anyone else who you think could move the company forward? Introduce them! Doing this shows off that you have an impressive network—but also that you’re willing to share it in order to help others.", "If you got an invite to a snazzy event or are planning on networking after work one day, consider inviting along someone from work who you think might enjoy it. She’ll be thrilled you thought of her, and you’ll get a chance to get to know one of your colleagues a little better.", "Studies have shown that people tend to use the word “I” more frequently when communicating with people they feel are more powerful than them. Want to level the playing field? Monitor your use of “I.” The people you’re speaking with will view you as more powerful without ever knowing why.", "While many people may think asking for help hints that you don’t know what you’re doing—earning you less respect—it can actually work in your favor in several ways (if done right). First, it shows the person you’re asking that you respect his or her opinion. Second, it will show that you’re productive enough not to waste tons of time trying to figure it out yourself. Finally, it shows that you care about your work (and your professional growth) enough to admit when you don’t know something—and then learn from it. For more on how to do this right, check out Winter’s advice.", "Have a little extra time? Ask your boss or another colleague if there’s anything you can help out with or take over for them. They’ll appreciate the lighter load, and your proactive willingness to help will not go unnoticed.", "Nothing will make people lose respect for you quicker than if they feel like your focus is always somewhere else when they’re talking to you. So next time you’re in a conversation, make sure you’re really engaged. Adopt open body language, don’t let other things distract you, and ask validating or clarifying questions to show you’re paying attention. For more on upping your listening skills, check out career coach Lea McLeod’s advice.", "Being all business all the time won’t make you very well liked. So take the time to ask people about their lives as well! You’d be amazed how good a simple “How are you?” can make someone feel.", "Taking note of small details about people—their spouse and kid’s names, what they’re doing over the weekend, their hobbies, where they’re planning to vacation, and the like—and then asking them questions about those things or referencing them in conversation can be a surefire way to up your brownie points. It shows that you really listed, took the time to remember, and overall care about them as people. Have a terrible memory? Try Muse COO and productivity expert Alex Cavoulacos’ trick for remembering anything about anyone.", "Explains Winter: “I know, it sounds a bit counterintuitive, given you want your clients to think you’re a genius, but trust me: They know nobody is perfect. In fact, your clients will probably get a bit suspicious if you never, ever, make a single mistake. Admitting when you do, however, shows them you’re confident (and humble) enough to face the music. In my experience, that’s a trait most people respect.” (Hint: This applies to your boss and co- workers, too!)", "That being said, simply saying you messed up and then not doing anything about it isn’t going to garner you much respect. Instead, when you ’fess up, make sure to come with a plan for how you’re going to fix things. And if you’re not sure what to do? Try to at least come up with a few options and then ask the person you’re talking to for his or her thoughts on the best course of action (see point #9).", "Show that you know you’re not perfect and are constantly looking to improve and grow yourself by regularly seeking out feedback from everyone around you. And this isn’t just something for your annual performance review: Try setting up monthly meetings with your boss, team members, and even direct reports where you can solicit open and honest feedback from them about what you can be doing better.", "It doesn’t hurt to dole out some feedback from time to time, too. Obviously, you don’t want to become the office critic, but giving colleagues the occasional dose of constructive criticism shows that you’re committed to helping everyone around you grow and be the best professionals they can be. Here are a few tips on how to give this advice without seeming like a jerk.", "Notice the trash is overflowing? Take it out. See your colleague struggling to carry all the stuff for the conference booth? Grab a bag. Showing that you’re willing to pitch in on small things—even if they’re not part of your job description and may be beneath your capabilities—shows that you don’t think too highly of yourself and that you’re willing to do whatever it takes to help the company succeed. And that’s something that people can respect.", "“‘I’ve actually already started on that’ is music to your manager’s ears,” explains Muse career expert Katie Douthwaite, “It means that instead of waiting for him or her to ask you to do something, you’ve already thought of it and taken action.” You obviously can’t anticipate everything, but thinking of things your boss commonly asks for or that will make his or her life way easier is a good place to start.", "Whether it’s grabbing an extra coffee on your way to work for your boss (or your intern!) or getting some flowers for your colleague’s desk when you know she’s had a rough day, small gestures like this can speak wonders to your character.", "Really! While you may think jumping at every opportunity is the way to gain more respect, the opposite is actually more often true—especially when you don’t have time to do what you’re being asked to do right. “When you become known for having the guts to speak your mind, put a stake in the ground for the sake of everyone’s success and find better ways to navigate the rough waters, you’ll land as a person people respect, a leader,” explain leadership trainers Nancy Vonk and Janet Kestin. So when you don’t have time, show that you respect your time and the quality of your work too much to agree. Other people will follow suit. Nervous to say it? Try these strategies for turning people down nicely.", "Agreeing with everything everybody says won’t make people think of you as a leader. Instead, have a well-thought-out opinion on things, and don’t be afraid to bring it to the table. Whether it’s an idea about a new product or service or a thought on how a process can work better, people will appreciate you thinking of ways to help the organization improve.", "Caveat: Don’t dig your heels in the ground too much when it comes to your ideas. Instead, consider other people’s viewpoints, too, and be willing to compromise and work together to reach a solution that works for as many people as possible.", "Nothing shows lack of confidence in yourself like mumbling. So speak up! PR professional Ashley Colbert explains, “To be taken seriously in a meeting, speak clearly, firmly, and loudly enough so that people can hear you. And avoid trailing off at the end of a sentence or using fluffy language like ‘I hope to have this done’ or ‘I think it will get results.’”", "If you’re known for regularly putting down other people, people will start thinking down on you. So don’t waste your time speculating about the lives of others. Instead, spend your time by the water cooler genuinely getting to know your colleagues—you’ll still be involved in the social side of the office, without tarnishing your reputation.", "Get more respect by showing people you respect their valuable time. What does this mean? Don’t ask questions you can answer yourself, don’t plan meetings that you don’t need, and don’t take forever getting back to people. You get the idea.", "People are pretty skeptical of meetings, and so will likely think less of you if they think your meetings are a waste of time. Make sure you’re following the 21 unwritten rules of meetings to have meetings that people seriously find valuable.", "Instead of always running to your boss for help when faced with a problem, do everything you can to figure it out yourself. Even if you ultimately need approval before moving forward with a solution, it’s better to come to your manager with a plan for him or her to give an OK to than to come asking “what should we do?”", "At least, not on its own. Simply saying “I don’t know” leaves the person asking you a question at a dead end and doesn’t make you seem very willing to help. Instead, offer to help figure it out, get more information, or direct him or her to the right person to help out. See leadership coach Jo Miller’s suggestions for better responses when you’re really not sure.", "Learning to speak well will gain you respect in many ways. First, you’ll have the ability to present more confidently in meetings. Second, you’ll be comfortable speaking at industry events, giving you credit as a leader in your field. But finally, all this practice and training will give you a more powerful speaking presence even in day-to-day conversations.", "Body language expert Amy Cuddy explains: “When we judge others—especially our leaders—we look first at two characteristics: how lovable they are (their warmth, communion, or trustworthiness) and how fearsome they are (their strength, agency, or competence).” This is a fine line to balance, but Miller has some ideas for how to do it.", "People are likely to connect with you more if you understand the importance of not working all the time. So set clear work-life boundaries—and then stick to them! Whether it’s that you never check email on the weekends or you leave work by 6 to eat dinner with your family, if you’re upfront about your boundaries, people should respect them—and you.", "That being said, don’t jet out of the office every day when the clock strikes five, especially if there’s work that really needs to get done. Have boundaries, but show that you’re willing to pull extra weight when it’s really important.", "Have a chat with the people you work most closely with about how they work best, and find ways to help them achieve that. Maybe one prefers conversations to emails and will appreciate you coming over to her desk rather than sending a lengthy message. Maybe another needs quiet working time in the morning and will notice if you stop scheduling meetings during that time.", "When a teammate or direct report is having trouble or does something wrong, instead of getting angry, get helpful. Walk him or her through how to do it. You’ll get better employees, and they’ll respect you for helping them grow.", "Take junior employees under your wing—even if they don’t report to you—and help advise them on everything from company politics to career growth. Not only will the employees you’re advising gain more respect for you, but others will notice the gesture, too.", "When someone new joins the company, make sure to say hello and let him know you’re there if he has any questions or needs help—even if he’s not in your department. People all over the company will start seeing you as a leader in the company from day one.", "Have direct reports you’re proud of? Understand their goals—and do what’s in your power to help them achieve them! Whether that’s setting up a meeting with your boss because you know they want to grow at the company or helping them find opportunities to grow important skills, look for ways to help them succeed.", "By simply waiting around to be told what to do by your higher-ups, you seem like a follower—not a respectable leader. Instead, learn to tell your boss what you need to get your job done well. You’ll improve your performance and command your boss’ respect. Check out some tips for learning this elusive skill here.", "Are you tired after a long day, and still have more to do? Are you sick of one menial task you seem to be stuck with? Never whine about it, at least not in the workplace. Having a positive attitude about your work is critical to making other people think highly of you. And if you really have a problem with something? See if you can come up with a proactive way to solve it.", "People will hold you in higher regard if you don’t just do your job in a vacuum. So make sure to stay up with the latest and greatest in your industry. Go to events and conferences, and report back on what you learned. Get meetings with experts, and maybe even bring them in to talk to your team. Read relevant articles and share them around to help others.", "Great leaders are good at self-reflection. Check on yourself regularly with questions like these and always be looking for ways to be better.", "Erin Greenawald is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist who is passionate about elevating the standard of writing on the web. Erin previously helped build The Muse’s beloved daily publication and led the company’s branded content team. If you’re an individual or company looking for help making your content better—or you just want to go out to tea—get in touch at eringreenawald.com." ] }, "parsed_md": "42 Ways to Make People Like and Respect You \| The Muse\n\nActionable Steps to Fight Workplace RacismLearn More\n\nSkip to main content\n\nHi Guest\n\nSign In\n\nWork Relationships\n\n# 42 Ways to Make Sure People Like You—and Respect You\n\nby\n\nErin Greenawald\n\nWe all want to be liked, yes. But—perhaps more importantly in the workplace—we\nall want to be respected.\n\nRespect is so important when it comes to your career development. It comes\ninto play when the higher-ups are considering your ideas, when they’re\nchoosing people to participate in projects, and—yes—when they’re thinking\nabout who’s getting promotions or raises.\n\nBut too often people associate earning respect with, well, not being very\nnice. We’re here to tell you that’s not often the right approach. Instead, try\nsome of the ways below that you can make sure your colleagues like and respect\nyou. You’ll be on your way to being seen as a leader in no time.\n\n## 1\\. Do Your Job and Do It Well\n\nThe most basic way to get respect? Don’t spend your time worrying about\ngetting respect, and instead spend that time doing your job really, really\nwell. Get a reputation for being really good at what you do, and word will\nsurely get around. As career expert Jennifer Winter explains, “It’s hard to\nignore results, and when you’re striving for the respect of your colleagues,\none of the best things you can do is show you’ve got the right stuff.”\n\n## 2\\. Never Be Late or Miss a Deadline\n\nAlong similar lines, get a reputation for being incredibly dependable. That\nmeans, any promise you make—be it a date to finish a project, an appointment,\nor anything else—you keep.\n\n## 3\\. Dress Up (the Right Amount)\n\nYou know the whole “dress for the job you want” spiel? While, yes, you should\ndress a little nicer than you’re expected to, don’t dress up so much that you\nlook out of place or like you don’t fit into the culture. So if your company\nhas a casual dress code? Avoid the sweats, but avoid the suit, too.\n\n## 4\\. Treat Everyone With Respect\n\nIn order to get respect, you have to give it—and not just to the higher-ups.\nPeople will pick up if you’re nice to the bosses but mean to the receptionist\nor delivery guy, and think you’re a brown-noser rather than a genuinely good\nperson. Aim for the latter.\n\n## 5\\. Make Friends With the Right People\n\nSeek out relationships with others in your organization who are well-respected\nand well-liked. And we’re not just talking about higher-ups here—think anyone\nwho has a great reputation around the office.\n\n## 6\\. Be a Connector\n\nKnow someone at another company who may be able to help with a problem a co-\nworker is facing, a friend who may be a great sales lead, or anyone else who\nyou think could move the company forward? Introduce them! Doing this shows off\nthat you have an impressive network—but also that you’re willing to share it\nin order to help others.\n\n## 7\\. Invite People Along\n\nIf you got an invite to a snazzy event or are planning on networking after\nwork one day, consider inviting along someone from work who you think might\nenjoy it. She’ll be thrilled you thought of her, and you’ll get a chance to\nget to know one of your colleagues a little better.\n\n## 8\\. Use “I” Less\n\nStudies have shown that people tend to use the word “I” more frequently when\ncommunicating with people they feel are more powerful than them. Want to level\nthe playing field? Monitor your use of “I.” The people you’re speaking with\nwill view you as more powerful without ever knowing why.\n\n## 9\\. Ask for Help\n\nWhile many people may think asking for help hints that you don’t know what\nyou’re doing—earning you less respect—it can actually work in your favor in\nseveral ways (if done right). First, it shows the person you’re asking that\nyou respect his or her opinion. Second, it will show that you’re productive\nenough not to waste tons of time trying to figure it out yourself. Finally, it\nshows that you care about your work (and your professional growth) enough to\nadmit when you don’t know something—and then learn from it. For more on how to\ndo this right, check out Winter’s advice.\n\n## 10\\. Take Something Off a Colleague’s Plate\n\nHave a little extra time? Ask your boss or another colleague if there’s\nanything you can help out with or take over for them. They’ll appreciate the\nlighter load, and your proactive willingness to help will not go unnoticed.\n\n## 11\\. Listen—Really Listen\n\nNothing will make people lose respect for you quicker than if they feel like\nyour focus is always somewhere else when they’re talking to you. So next time\nyou’re in a conversation, make sure you’re really engaged. Adopt open body\nlanguage, don’t let other things distract you, and ask validating or\nclarifying questions to show you’re paying attention. For more on upping your\nlistening skills, check out career coach Lea McLeod’s advice.\n\n## 12\\. Ask People “How Are You?”\n\nBeing all business all the time won’t make you very well liked. So take the\ntime to ask people about their lives as well! You’d be amazed how good a\nsimple “How are you?” can make someone feel.\n\n## 13\\. Remember Things About People\n\nTaking note of small details about people—their spouse and kid’s names, what\nthey’re doing over the weekend, their hobbies, where they’re planning to\nvacation, and the like—and then asking them questions about those things or\nreferencing them in conversation can be a surefire way to up your brownie\npoints. It shows that you really listed, took the time to remember, and\noverall care about them as people. Have a terrible memory? Try Muse COO and\nproductivity expert Alex Cavoulacos’ trick for remembering anything about\nanyone.\n\n## 14\\. Own Up to Your Mistakes\n\nExplains Winter: “I know, it sounds a bit counterintuitive, given you want\nyour clients to think you’re a genius, but trust me: They know nobody is\nperfect. In fact, your clients will probably get a bit suspicious if you\nnever, ever, make a single mistake. Admitting when you do, however, shows them\nyou’re confident (and humble) enough to face the music. In my experience,\nthat’s a trait most people respect.” (Hint: This applies to your boss and co-\nworkers, too!)\n\n## 15\\. ...And Then Explain How You’re Going to Fix Them\n\nThat being said, simply saying you messed up and then not doing anything about\nit isn’t going to garner you much respect. Instead, when you ’fess up, make\nsure to come with a plan for how you’re going to fix things. And if you’re not\nsure what to do? Try to at least come up with a few options and then ask the\nperson you’re talking to for his or her thoughts on the best course of action\n(see point #9).\n\n## 16\\. Seek Out Feedback\n\nShow that you know you’re not perfect and are constantly looking to improve\nand grow yourself by regularly seeking out feedback from everyone around you.\nAnd this isn’t just something for your annual performance review: Try setting\nup monthly meetings with your boss, team members, and even direct reports\nwhere you can solicit open and honest feedback from them about what you can be\ndoing better.\n\n## 17\\. Give Feedback, Too!\n\nIt doesn’t hurt to dole out some feedback from time to time, too. Obviously,\nyou don’t want to become the office critic, but giving colleagues the\noccasional dose of constructive criticism shows that you’re committed to\nhelping everyone around you grow and be the best professionals they can be.\nHere are a few tips on how to give this advice without seeming like a jerk.\n\n## 18\\. Never Say “It’s Not My Job”\n\nNotice the trash is overflowing? Take it out. See your colleague struggling to\ncarry all the stuff for the conference booth? Grab a bag. Showing that you’re\nwilling to pitch in on small things—even if they’re not part of your job\ndescription and may be beneath your capabilities—shows that you don’t think\ntoo highly of yourself and that you’re willing to do whatever it takes to help\nthe company succeed. And that’s something that people can respect.\n\n## 19\\. Anticipate Needs\n\n“‘I’ve actually already started on that’ is music to your manager’s ears,”\nexplains Muse career expert Katie Douthwaite, “It means that instead of\nwaiting for him or her to ask you to do something, you’ve already thought of\nit and taken action.” You obviously can’t anticipate everything, but thinking\nof things your boss commonly asks for or that will make his or her life way\neasier is a good place to start.\n\n## 20\\. Do Small Nice Things for People\n\nWhether it’s grabbing an extra coffee on your way to work for your boss (or\nyour intern!) or getting some flowers for your colleague’s desk when you know\nshe’s had a rough day, small gestures like this can speak wonders to your\ncharacter.\n\n## 21\\. Say “No” More Often\n\nReally! While you may think jumping at every opportunity is the way to gain\nmore respect, the opposite is actually more often true—especially when you\ndon’t have time to do what you’re being asked to do right. “When you become\nknown for having the guts to speak your mind, put a stake in the ground for\nthe sake of everyone’s success and find better ways to navigate the rough\nwaters, you’ll land as a person people respect, a leader,” explain leadership\ntrainers Nancy Vonk and Janet Kestin. So when you don’t have time, show that\nyou respect your time and the quality of your work too much to agree. Other\npeople will follow suit. Nervous to say it? Try these strategies for turning\npeople down nicely.\n\n## 22\\. Have an Opinion\n\nAgreeing with everything everybody says won’t make people think of you as a\nleader. Instead, have a well-thought-out opinion on things, and don’t be\nafraid to bring it to the table. Whether it’s an idea about a new product or\nservice or a thought on how a process can work better, people will appreciate\nyou thinking of ways to help the organization improve.\n\n## 23\\. Respect Other Viewpoints\n\nCaveat: Don’t dig your heels in the ground too much when it comes to your\nideas. Instead, consider other people’s viewpoints, too, and be willing to\ncompromise and work together to reach a solution that works for as many people\nas possible.\n\n## 24\\. Speak Up\n\nNothing shows lack of confidence in yourself like mumbling. So speak up! PR\nprofessional Ashley Colbert explains, “To be taken seriously in a meeting,\nspeak clearly, firmly, and loudly enough so that people can hear you. And\navoid trailing off at the end of a sentence or using fluffy language like ‘I\nhope to have this done’ or ‘I think it will get results.’”\n\n## 25\\. Avoid the Gossip Mill\n\nIf you’re known for regularly putting down other people, people will start\nthinking down on you. So don’t waste your time speculating about the lives of\nothers. Instead, spend your time by the water cooler genuinely getting to know\nyour colleagues—you’ll still be involved in the social side of the office,\nwithout tarnishing your reputation.\n\n## 26\\. Never Waste Anyone’s Time\n\nGet more respect by showing people you respect their valuable time. What does\nthis mean? Don’t ask questions you can answer yourself, don’t plan meetings\nthat you don’t need, and don’t take forever getting back to people. You get\nthe idea.\n\n## 27\\. Make Your Meetings Worthwhile\n\nPeople are pretty skeptical of meetings, and so will likely think less of you\nif they think your meetings are a waste of time. Make sure you’re following\nthe 21 unwritten rules of meetings to have meetings that people seriously find\nvaluable.\n\n## 28\\. Figure it Out Yourself\n\nInstead of always running to your boss for help when faced with a problem, do\neverything you can to figure it out yourself. Even if you ultimately need\napproval before moving forward with a solution, it’s better to come to your\nmanager with a plan for him or her to give an OK to than to come asking “what\nshould we do?”\n\n## 29\\. Never Say “I Don’t Know”\n\nAt least, not on its own. Simply saying “I don’t know” leaves the person\nasking you a question at a dead end and doesn’t make you seem very willing to\nhelp. Instead, offer to help figure it out, get more information, or direct\nhim or her to the right person to help out. See leadership coach Jo Miller’s\nsuggestions for better responses when you’re really not sure.\n\n## 30\\. Become a Stellar Public Speaker\n\nLearning to speak well will gain you respect in many ways. First, you’ll have\nthe ability to present more confidently in meetings. Second, you’ll be\ncomfortable speaking at industry events, giving you credit as a leader in your\nfield. But finally, all this practice and training will give you a more\npowerful speaking presence even in day-to-day conversations.\n\n## 31\\. Work on Communicating Both Warmth and Authority\n\nBody language expert Amy Cuddy explains: “When we judge others—especially our\nleaders—we look first at two characteristics: how lovable they are (their\nwarmth, communion, or trustworthiness) and how fearsome they are (their\nstrength, agency, or competence).” This is a fine line to balance, but Miller\nhas some ideas for how to do it.\n\n## 32\\. Have Clear Work-Life Boundaries\n\nPeople are likely to connect with you more if you understand the importance of\nnot working all the time. So set clear work-life boundaries—and then stick to\nthem! Whether it’s that you never check email on the weekends or you leave\nwork by 6 to eat dinner with your family, if you’re upfront about your\nboundaries, people should respect them—and you.\n\n## 33\\. Don’t Leave Right at 5 PM\n\nThat being said, don’t jet out of the office every day when the clock strikes\nfive, especially if there’s work that really needs to get done. Have\nboundaries, but show that you’re willing to pull extra weight when it’s really\nimportant.\n\n## 34\\. Learn Your Colleagues’ Working Preferences—and Follow Them\n\nHave a chat with the people you work most closely with about how they work\nbest, and find ways to help them achieve that. Maybe one prefers conversations\nto emails and will appreciate you coming over to her desk rather than sending\na lengthy message. Maybe another needs quiet working time in the morning and\nwill notice if you stop scheduling meetings during that time.\n\n## 35\\. Be a Teacher\n\nWhen a teammate or direct report is having trouble or does something wrong,\ninstead of getting angry, get helpful. Walk him or her through how to do it.\nYou’ll get better employees, and they’ll respect you for helping them grow.\n\n## 36\\. Be a Mentor\n\nTake junior employees under your wing—even if they don’t report to you—and\nhelp advise them on everything from company politics to career growth. Not\nonly will the employees you’re advising gain more respect for you, but others\nwill notice the gesture, too.\n\n## 37\\. Help Out Newbies\n\nWhen someone new joins the company, make sure to say hello and let him know\nyou’re there if he has any questions or needs help—even if he’s not in your\ndepartment. People all over the company will start seeing you as a leader in\nthe company from day one.\n\n## 38\\. Champion Your Employees\n\nHave direct reports you’re proud of? Understand their goals—and do what’s in\nyour power to help them achieve them! Whether that’s setting up a meeting with\nyour boss because you know they want to grow at the company or helping them\nfind opportunities to grow important skills, look for ways to help them\nsucceed.\n\n## 39\\. Manage Upward\n\nBy simply waiting around to be told what to do by your higher-ups, you seem\nlike a follower—not a respectable leader. Instead, learn to tell your boss\nwhat you need to get your job done well. You’ll improve your performance and\ncommand your boss’ respect. Check out some tips for learning this elusive\nskill here.\n\n## 40\\. Don’t Complain\n\nAre you tired after a long day, and still have more to do? Are you sick of one\nmenial task you seem to be stuck with? Never whine about it, at least not in\nthe workplace. Having a positive attitude about your work is critical to\nmaking other people think highly of you. And if you really have a problem with\nsomething? See if you can come up with a proactive way to solve it.\n\n## 41\\. Get Out in the World\n\nPeople will hold you in higher regard if you don’t just do your job in a\nvacuum. So make sure to stay up with the latest and greatest in your industry.\nGo to events and conferences, and report back on what you learned. Get\nmeetings with experts, and maybe even bring them in to talk to your team. Read\nrelevant articles and share them around to help others.\n\n## 42\\. Question Yourself\n\nGreat leaders are good at self-reflection. Check on yourself regularly with\nquestions like these and always be looking for ways to be better.\n\nErin Greenawald is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist who is\npassionate about elevating the standard of writing on the web. Erin previously\nhelped build The Muse’s beloved daily publication and led the company’s\nbranded content team. If you’re an individual or company looking for help\nmaking your content better—or you just want to go out to tea—get in touch at\neringreenawald.com.\n\nMore from Erin Greenawald\n\n©2021 Daily Muse Inc.\n\nAbout The Muse\n\n * About Us\n * Team\n * Careers\n * FAQs\n * Contact Us\n * Search Jobs\n * Browse Companies\n * Terms of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n\nPopular Jobs\n\n * New York Jobs\n * San Francisco Jobs\n * Seattle Jobs\n * Engineering Jobs\n * Marketing Jobs\n * Information Technology Jobs\n\nGet Involved\n\n * For Employers\n * The Muse Book: The New Rules of Work\n * Podcast: The New Rules of Work\n * For Career Coaches\n * For Developers\n * Send Feedback About The Muse\n * Tell A Friend\n\nJoin the Conversation\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/psychological-tricks-to-influence-people-2015-8", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201109045305/https://www.businessinsider.com/psychological-tricks-to-influence-people-2015-8", "parsed_text": { "title": "Psychological tricks to influence people", "passages": [ "Psychological research suggests there are plenty of ways to get people to do what you want — without them even realizing you’ve persuaded them.", "We’ve rounded up 11 science-backed strategies for getting people to like you, to buy stuff, and to give you what you’re after.", "In his TED Talk, behavioral economist Dan Ariely explains the “decoy effect” using an old Economist advertisement as an example.", "The ad featured three subscription levels: $59 for online only, $159 for print only, and $159 for online and print. Ariely figured out that the option to pay $159 for print only exists so that it makes the option to pay $159 for online and print look more enticing than it would if it was just paired with the $59 option.", "In other words, if you’re having trouble selling the more expensive of two products, consider adding a third option whose only function is to make the “expensive” product look more enticing.", "One study, cited in the book “You Are Not So Smart,” found that participants playing the ultimatum game opted to keep more money for themselves when they were seated in a room with a briefcase, a leather portfolio, and a fountain pen than when they sat in a room with neutral items. Even though none of the participants were aware of what had happened, the business-related objects may have elicited competitiveness.", "This tactic could potentially work when you’re bargaining with someone — instead of meeting in a conference room, consider convening in a coffee shop so your partner is less inclined toward aggression.", "Psychologist Robert Cialdini says one way to influence people is to invoke the reciprocity norm. Basically, you help someone with something they need so they feel obliged to return the favor.", "And when you’re thanked for helping out, Cialdini advises saying something like, “Of course, it’s what partners do for each other,” instead of “no problem,” so they feel like they’re expected to do the same for you.", "The next time you’re trying to impress a hiring manager or the object of your affection, try subtly mimicking the way they’re sitting and speaking — they’ll probably like you more.", "Scientists call it the “chameleon effect”: We tend to like conversation partners that mimic our postures, mannerisms, and facial expressions.", "The strangest part of this phenomenon is that it happens largely unconsciously — most participants in the “chameleon effect” study weren’t even aware that they were being copied.", "How you communicate your ideas can be just as important as the substance of your argument. Research suggests that when someone disagrees with you, you should speak faster so they have less time to process what you’re saying.", "On the contrary, when you’re delivering an argument that your audience agrees with, it helps to speak more slowly, so they have time to evaluate the message.", "One study found that when experimenters went door-to-door selling note cards for charity, DTR helped them make twice as much money as when they simply told people they were selling eight cards for $3. In the DTR scenario, they told people it was 300 pennies for eight cards, “which is a bargain.”", "Researchers say that DTR works because it disrupts routine thought processes. While trying to figure out how many dollars 300 pennies comes out to, people are distracted, and so they just accept the idea that the price is a deal.", "An alert mind may express some doubt when approached with a request. Yet someone who’s tired or distracted will likely be less critical, and will simply accept what you say as true.", "So if you’re planning to ask a coworker to help out with a project that will supposedly only take an hour, it’s best to ask at the end of a workday. That way, they’ll be drained from the day’s tasks and won’t have the mental energy to realize that the project will probably take up more of their time.", "In one study, people were more likely to clean up after themselves in a cafeteria when they saw an image of eyes than when they saw an image of flowers. The study authors say that eyes typically indicate social scrutiny.", "Whether you’re trying to prevent littering or encourage people to return the books they borrow from the office library, it helps to give people the impression that they’re being watched.", "In one study, people were asked two versions of the same question: “How important is it to you to vote in tomorrow’s election?” and “How important is it to you to be a voter in tomorrow’s election?” Results showed that participants in the “voter” condition were more likely to cast their ballots the next day.", "That’s likely because people are driven by the need to belong, and using a noun reinforces their identity as a member of a specific group.", "Research suggests that people who experience anxiety and then a sense of relief usually respond positively to requests afterward. For example, people who heard an invisible policeman’s whistle while crossing the street were more likely to agree to complete a questionnaire than people who didn’t hear anything.", "That’s possibly because their cognitive resources were occupied thinking about the potential danger they encountered, so they had fewer resources left to think about the request that was just posed.", "While negotiating, research suggests you should emphasize to your partner what they’re about to gain as opposed to what they’re losing. For example, if you’re trying to sell a car, you should say, “I’ll give you my car for $1,000,” instead of, “I want $1,000 for the car.”", "That way, you’ll persuade your partner to see things from a different perspective, and they’ll probably be more likely to concede." ] }, "parsed_md": "Psychological tricks to influence people - Business Insider\n\nPresidential Results Senate Results House Results\n\n * BI Prime\n * Intelligence\n\nLog In\n\nSubscribe Subscribe\n\nAutomatically updates every 5 minutes.\n\nPresidential Results\n\n0Joe Biden Donald Trump0\n\n270 to win\n\nSenate Results\n\n0Dem Rep0\n\n51 to control\n\nHouse Results\n\n0Dem Rep0\n\n218 to control\n\nElection Live Results\n\nThe first polls close in\n\nPresidential Race\n\nSenate Race\n\nHouse Race\n\nHOMEPAGE Subscribe Subscribe\n\nPremium Home Strategy\n\n# 11 incredible psychological tricks to get people to do what you want\n\nShana Lebowitz\n\n2015-08-11T13:53:00Z\n\n#### This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.\nBecome an Insider and start reading now.\n\nPull your own Jedi mind trick.\n\nStar Wars / Lucasfilm\n\nYou don’t need to be the CEO to get people to listen to you.\n\nPsychological research suggests there are plenty of ways to get people to do\nwhat you want — without them even realizing you’ve persuaded them.\n\nWe’ve rounded up 11 science-backed strategies for getting people to like you,\nto buy stuff, and to give you what you’re after.\n\nAll of them will leave you feeling more powerful.\n\n## 1\\. Use a “decoy” option to get people to buy your product.\n\nIn his TED Talk, behavioral economist Dan Ariely explains the “decoy effect”\nusing an old Economist advertisement as an example.\n\nThe ad featured three subscription levels: $59 for online only, $159 for print\nonly, and $159 for online and print. Ariely figured out that the option to pay\n$159 for print only exists so that it makes the option to pay $159 for online\nand print look more enticing than it would if it was just paired with the $59\noption.\n\nIn other words, if you’re having trouble selling the more expensive of two\nproducts, consider adding a third option whose only function is to make the\n“expensive” product look more enticing.\n\n## 2\\. Tweak the environment to get people to act less selfish.\n\n“Priming” is a powerful psychological phenomenon in which one stimulus\nproduces a particular response to another stimulus, often unconsciously.\n\nOne study, cited in the book “You Are Not So Smart,” found that participants\nplaying the ultimatum game opted to keep more money for themselves when they\nwere seated in a room with a briefcase, a leather portfolio, and a fountain\npen than when they sat in a room with neutral items. Even though none of the\nparticipants were aware of what had happened, the business-related objects may\nhave elicited competitiveness.\n\nThis tactic could potentially work when you’re bargaining with someone —\ninstead of meeting in a conference room, consider convening in a coffee shop\nso your partner is less inclined toward aggression.\n\n## 3\\. Help advance someone’s goals to get them to do you a favor.\n\nPsychologist Robert Cialdini says one way to influence people is to invoke the\nreciprocity norm. Basically, you help someone with something they need so they\nfeel obliged to return the favor.\n\nAnd when you’re thanked for helping out, Cialdini advises saying something\nlike, “Of course, it’s what partners do for each other,” instead of “no\nproblem,” so they feel like they’re expected to do the same for you.\n\nCopy your partner's body language to make them like you.\n\nFlickr / Luke Redmond\n\n## 4\\. Mimic people’s body language to get them to like you.\n\nThe next time you’re trying to impress a hiring manager or the object of your\naffection, try subtly mimicking the way they’re sitting and speaking — they’ll\nprobably like you more.\n\nScientists call it the “chameleon effect”: We tend to like conversation\npartners that mimic our postures, mannerisms, and facial expressions.\n\nThe strangest part of this phenomenon is that it happens largely unconsciously\n— most participants in the “chameleon effect” study weren’t even aware that\nthey were being copied.\n\n## 5\\. Speak quickly to get an argument opponent to agree with you.\n\nHow you communicate your ideas can be just as important as the substance of\nyour argument. Research suggests that when someone disagrees with you, you\nshould speak faster so they have less time to process what you’re saying.\n\nOn the contrary, when you’re delivering an argument that your audience agrees\nwith, it helps to speak more slowly, so they have time to evaluate the\nmessage.\n\n## 6\\. Confuse people to get them to comply with your request.\n\nThe “disrupt-then-reframe” technique is a sneaky way to get people to\ncooperate.\n\nOne study found that when experimenters went door-to-door selling note cards\nfor charity, DTR helped them make twice as much money as when they simply told\npeople they were selling eight cards for $3. In the DTR scenario, they told\npeople it was 300 pennies for eight cards, “which is a bargain.”\n\nResearchers say that DTR works because it disrupts routine thought processes.\nWhile trying to figure out how many dollars 300 pennies comes out to, people\nare distracted, and so they just accept the idea that the price is a deal.\n\n## 7\\. Ask people for favors when they’re tired to get them to cooperate.\n\nAn alert mind may express some doubt when approached with a request. Yet\nsomeone who’s tired or distracted will likely be less critical, and will\nsimply accept what you say as true.\n\nSo if you’re planning to ask a coworker to help out with a project that will\nsupposedly only take an hour, it’s best to ask at the end of a workday. That\nway, they’ll be drained from the day’s tasks and won’t have the mental energy\nto realize that the project will probably take up more of their time.\n\nWhen people feel like they're being watched, they tend to behave ethically.\n\nFlickr/Adam\n\n## 8\\. Display an image of eyes to get people to behave ethically.\n\nIn one study, people were more likely to clean up after themselves in a\ncafeteria when they saw an image of eyes than when they saw an image of\nflowers. The study authors say that eyes typically indicate social scrutiny.\n\nWhether you’re trying to prevent littering or encourage people to return the\nbooks they borrow from the office library, it helps to give people the\nimpression that they’re being watched.\n\n## 9\\. Use nouns instead of verbs to get people to change their behavior.\n\nIn one study, people were asked two versions of the same question: “How\nimportant is it to you to vote in tomorrow’s election?” and “How important is\nit to you to be a voter in tomorrow’s election?” Results showed that\nparticipants in the “voter” condition were more likely to cast their ballots\nthe next day.\n\nThat’s likely because people are driven by the need to belong, and using a\nnoun reinforces their identity as a member of a specific group.\n\n## 10\\. Scare people to get them to give you what you need.\n\nResearch suggests that people who experience anxiety and then a sense of\nrelief usually respond positively to requests afterward. For example, people\nwho heard an invisible policeman’s whistle while crossing the street were more\nlikely to agree to complete a questionnaire than people who didn’t hear\nanything.\n\nThat’s possibly because their cognitive resources were occupied thinking about\nthe potential danger they encountered, so they had fewer resources left to\nthink about the request that was just posed.\n\n## 11\\. Focus on what your bargaining partner is gaining to get them to agree\nto your offer.\n\nWhile negotiating, research suggests you should emphasize to your partner what\nthey’re about to gain as opposed to what they’re losing. For example, if\nyou’re trying to sell a car, you should say, “I’ll give you my car for\n$1,000,” instead of, “I want $1,000 for the car.”\n\nThat way, you’ll persuade your partner to see things from a different\nperspective, and they’ll probably be more likely to concede.\n\nNewsletter\n\nA look into the tech transformations underway at the world's largest\ncompanies. 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You have ten seconds to pitch- the classic “elevator pitch”.", "Love or Hate. Money or Despair. And you may never get this chance again. As PM Dawn says, “I feel for you. I really do.”", "But mostly, I’ve been scared and desperate and afraid to ask someone to give me, want me, love me, all in the space of an elevator ride or in the time it takes one to ride an elevator.", "I had to walk up to random strangers at 3 in the morning on the streets of New York and convince them within 5 seconds to spill their most intimate secrets to me rather than kill me.", "Not quite an elevator pitch but the same basic idea. I had a lot of practice. I probably approached over 3000 people cold.", "In some cases people tried to kill me. In one case I was chased. In other cases people opened up their hearts and I am infinitely grateful to them.", "The ideas below have worked for me in the hundreds of times I’ve had to be persuasive. Either in writing, or in person. In business and in friendships and in love. I hope variations on it can work for you. You decide.", "People want to know they are talking to a good, honest, reliable person that they can trust and perhaps even like, or love.", "You have to do method acting. Imagine what your body would feel like if they already said “Yes” even before you open your mouth.", "You would be standing up straight, smiling, palms open, ready to close the deal. You have to method act at the beginning of your pitch.", "If you are slouched and your head is sticking out then your brain is not as well-connected to your nervous system and you won’t be in “flow”.", "I can drag out the science here but this is a Facebook status update and not a peer-reviewed scientific paper for the Justice League of America.", "The reality is: when you’re slouched over, not only are you not using the full potential of your brain, but you look untrustworthy.", "Breathe deep and in your stomach. Even three deep breaths in the stomach (and when you exhale try to imagine your stomach almost hitting your back) has been shown to totally relax the mind and body.", "Now, even though you haven’t said a single word, you’ve probably done the two most important things for persuading someone.", "But here’s the facts (and, again, there’s been studies on this): people perceive you as stupid when you do this.", "Then, when someone is done speaking, wait for two seconds before responding. They might not be done yet. And it gives you time to think of a response. If you are thinking of a response while they are talking, then you aren’t listening to them.", "By the way, I’ve googled “the 4 U’s” and each time I get a different set of 4. So I’m going to use the 4 that have worked for me the best.", "This is not BS. This is not a way to convince someone to do something they don’t want to do. This is a way for you to consolidate your vision into a sentence or two and then express it in a clear manner.", "You can use this in an elevator pitch, on a date, with your children, on your mother, whatever. But it works.", "Urgency Why the problem you solve is URGENT to your demographic. For example: “I can never get a cab when it rains!”", "Unique Why is your solution unique: “We aggregate 100s of car services into one simple app. Nobody else does this.”", "Useful Why is your solution useful to the lives of the people you plan on selling to or deliver your message to: “We get you there on time.”", "Ultra-Specific This shows there is no fluff: “Our app knows where you are. Your credit card is pre-loaded. You hit a button and a car shows up in 4-5 minutes.” Of course the example I give is for Uber but you can throw in any other example you want. I’ll throw in a fifth “U”", "User-friendly In other words, make it as easy as possible for someone to say “yes”. Like a money back guarantee, for instance. Or a giveaway. Or higher equity. Or testimonials from people you both know. Etc. OH! And before I forget, a sixth U", "Unquestionable Proof This can be in the form of profits. Or some measurable statistic. Or testimonials. Or a good wing-man. Whatever it takes.", "A lot of people say you have to satisfy the desires of the other person in order for them to say “yes”.", "The less they know you, the more they will act of self-interest because to do otherwise could potentially put them in danger. We all know that kids shouldn’t take candy from strangers.", "In an elevator pitch, the investor is the kid, what you are asking is the candy, and you are the stranger. So their gut reflex, unless you make the candy super-sweet, is to say “no”.", "If you can help them solve these URGENT problems or desires, then you they are more likely to say “yes” to you.", "I don’t know what you are selling, but hopefully it’s not to satisfy their desire for revenge. But if it is, don’t do anything violent.", "The one time I had to sell romance on an elevator I had to do three things: tell her life would be ok, make sure I knew her address and last name, and send her a teddy bear and flowers the next day.", "No time (that’s ok. It’s on an elevator. So they have elevator-length time. The key here is to stand straight and act like someone who deserves to be listened to).", "Most people don’t have the power of persuasion. They mess up on each of the points I’ve outlined above. It takes practice and hard work.", "It’s about two people, who are probably strangers, reaching through physical and mental space and trying to understand each other and reach common ground.", "i believe i can concur. Thats why animals can probably sense emotions fear and happiness in human beings. It makes absolute sense", "I really don’t think you need to defend yourself James. Your blog is awesome, this post is awesome. There are people that are going to pick it apart, because they will never write great content, or have the following you have. Someone that doesn’t appreciate the best content, and is only looking at what to criticise, has major issues, and I feel sorry for a person like that.", "* Robin S\nOh these people are just trying to help. They are newbies. They don’t know that James is beyond help.", "James – very interesting read. I’d be interested in reading some studies on saying “yup” or “uh huh” while people are talking. Can you share a few links?", "The heart does not perceive emotions, it is in fact the CNS and most in part by the limbic system in the brain.", "Pseudoscience? “The heart is a hollow muscular organ [made of tubes] to pump [induce current of] blood [electrons] throughout a body.” What happens as a result of electric current?... “magnetic", "* drkrpr\nCite your source, please. Magnetoception in humans has not been conclusively determined – although in animals such as pigeons, we know they have been using it for navigational purposes for the longest time. And this is the first instance I have heard of blood as carrier of an electrical current; like magnetoception, has not been proven. And that all emotional processes occur at the brain; the human heart is an organ to circulate blood around the body, as we know it. These claims made are all beliefs – they could be possible (as I’m hoping they would be), but scientifically unproven. For now.", "* Sona Singh\nOk, just because your a robot with no emotions doesnt mean his way does not work. By the way, you dont love who your supposed to love, mothers, fathers, the “loved ones”, you know why? Because .. “The heart is a hollow muscular organ to pump blood through the body” You inhumane being.", "The heart has been proven to emit very weak magnetic signals, but it must be significant if not only have researchers found a way to measure these signals, but use them to help diagnose cardiovascular anomalies. Magnetocardiograms (MCGs) can be used to detect injury currents that are unable to be picked up by traditional ECGs (which measures the electrical activity of the heart, by the way).", "This research does not provide evidence for magnetoreception, as you mention, but I suspect there are electrical and magnetic interactions among people that we are unable to study for the time being.", "One question I will ask is: if you closed your eyes and a person came to stand next to you, silently, could you feel they were there? If so, how?", "This article have a lot of information. Good Stuff. Very nice article. Learn more about persuasion and how to influence people. Apply These 6 Secret Techniques To Improve Influence http://goo.gl/nTdWmP", "In my personal opinion, the critics have completely missed the message. Why is it that people are so reluctant to change? Is it because YOU yourself didn’t fathom the thought? We are all different and have a different perspective. My life goal is to always be better tomorrow, than I am today, so thank you James. One who refuses to seek knowledge, is one who refuses to succeed, in MY OPINION.", "It’s incredible. I had read this article long back and I thought of it as kinda stupid. Then Quora happened to me and I somehow came across this articlee and I see it entirely differently because of what I now know about James Alucher. Strage things called familiarity and trust!", "Nonsense. Al Capone himself said, “You can get farther with a kind word and a gun than you can with just a kind word.” lol" ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Persuade Anyone Of Anything In 10 Seconds - James Altucher\n\n# How to Persuade Anyone of Anything in Ten Seconds\n\nYou’re on the most important elevator ride of your life. You have ten seconds\nto pitch- the classic “elevator pitch”.\n\nLove or Hate. Money or Despair. And you may never get this chance again. As PM\nDawn says, “I feel for you. I really do.”\n\nThere are books about this. But don’t waste your time. They are all garbage.\n\nI’ve been on both sides of this equation. I’ve had people pitching me.\n\nBut mostly, I’ve been scared and desperate and afraid to ask someone to give\nme, want me, love me, all in the space of an elevator ride or in the time it\ntakes one to ride an elevator.\n\nPerhaps the hardest thing for me was when I was doing my “3am” web series for\nHBO.\n\nI had to walk up to random strangers at 3 in the morning on the streets of New\nYork and convince them within 5 seconds to spill their most intimate secrets\nto me rather than kill me.\n\nNot quite an elevator pitch but the same basic idea. I had a lot of practice.\nI probably approached over 3000 people cold.\n\nIn some cases people tried to kill me. In one case I was chased. In other\ncases people opened up their hearts and I am infinitely grateful to them.\n\nThe ideas below have worked for me in the hundreds of times I’ve had to be\npersuasive. Either in writing, or in person. In business and in friendships\nand in love. I hope variations on it can work for you. You decide.\n\n# A) Who are you?\n\nPeople want to know they are talking to a good, honest, reliable person that\nthey can trust and perhaps even like, or love.\n\nYes, love.\n\nThey won’t love you by looking at your resume.\n\nYou have to do method acting. Imagine what your body would feel like if they\nalready said “Yes” even before you open your mouth.\n\nYou would be standing up straight, smiling, palms open, ready to close the\ndeal. You have to method act at the beginning of your pitch.\n\nIf you are slouched and your head is sticking out then your brain is not as\nwell-connected to your nervous system and you won’t be in “flow”.\n\nI can drag out the science here but this is a Facebook status update and not a\npeer-reviewed scientific paper for the Justice League of America.\n\nThe reality is: when you’re slouched over, not only are you not using the full\npotential of your brain, but you look untrustworthy.\n\n# B) Relax\n\nThink about how you breathe when you are anxious and nervous.\n\nI will tell you how I breathe: short, shallow breaths in my upper chest.\n\nSo do the reverse before a ten second pitch.\n\nBreathe deep and in your stomach. Even three deep breaths in the stomach (and\nwhen you exhale try to imagine your stomach almost hitting your back) has been\nshown to totally relax the mind and body.\n\nPeople sense this. Again, this builds trust and relaxes you.\n\nNow, even though you haven’t said a single word, you’ve probably done the two\nmost important things for persuading someone.\n\nC) UHHH. YEAH. UHHH. MMMM-HMMM. UH-HUH\n\nI have a hard time with this. It seems natural to say, “yup” or “right” or\n“uh-huh” or whatever.\n\nBut here’s the facts (and, again, there’s been studies on this): people\nperceive you as stupid when you do this.\n\nJust keep quiet when someone is talking.\n\nThen, when someone is done speaking, wait for two seconds before responding.\nThey might not be done yet. And it gives you time to think of a response. If\nyou are thinking of a response while they are talking, then you aren’t\nlistening to them.\n\nPeople unconsciously know when you are not listening to them. Then they say No\nto you.\n\n# D) The four U’s\n\nFINALLY, now we’re getting to the heart of the matter. THE ACTUAL NUTS AND\nBOLTS OF PERSUASION\n\nBy the way, I’ve googled “the 4 U’s” and each time I get a different set of 4.\nSo I’m going to use the 4 that have worked for me the best.\n\nThis is not BS. This is not a way to convince someone to do something they\ndon’t want to do. This is a way for you to consolidate your vision into a\nsentence or two and then express it in a clear manner.\n\nThis is the way to bond and connect with another person’s needs instead of\njust your own pathetic wants.\n\nYou can use this in an elevator pitch, on a date, with your children, on your\nmother, whatever. But it works.\n\nThink about these things when talking:\n\n 1. Urgency Why the problem you solve is URGENT to your demographic. For example: “I can never get a cab when it rains!”\n 2. Unique Why is your solution unique: “We aggregate 100s of car services into one simple app. Nobody else does this.”\n 3. Useful Why is your solution useful to the lives of the people you plan on selling to or deliver your message to: “We get you there on time.”\n 4. Ultra-Specific This shows there is no fluff: “Our app knows where you are. Your credit card is pre-loaded. You hit a button and a car shows up in 4-5 minutes.” Of course the example I give is for Uber but you can throw in any other example you want. I’ll throw in a fifth “U”\n 5. User-friendly In other words, make it as easy as possible for someone to say “yes”. Like a money back guarantee, for instance. Or a giveaway. Or higher equity. Or testimonials from people you both know. Etc. OH! And before I forget, a sixth U\n 6. Unquestionable Proof This can be in the form of profits. Or some measurable statistic. Or testimonials. Or a good wing-man. Whatever it takes.\n\n# E) Desire\n\nA lot of people say you have to satisfy the desires of the other person in\norder for them to say “yes”.\n\nAs much as we would like to think otherwise, people primarily act out of self-\ninterest.\n\nThe less they know you, the more they will act of self-interest because to do\notherwise could potentially put them in danger. We all know that kids\nshouldn’t take candy from strangers.\n\nIn an elevator pitch, the investor is the kid, what you are asking is the\ncandy, and you are the stranger. So their gut reflex, unless you make the\ncandy super-sweet, is to say “no”.\n\nSo make sure you make your candy sweeter by sprinkling in their desires.\n\nAnd what are their desires?\n\n * recognition\n * rejuvenation\n * relaxation\n * relief\n * religion\n * remuneration\n * results\n * revenge\n * romance\n\nIf you can help them solve these URGENT problems or desires, then you they are\nmore likely to say “yes” to you.\n\nI don’t know what you are selling, but hopefully it’s not to satisfy their\ndesire for revenge. But if it is, don’t do anything violent.\n\nThe one time I had to sell romance on an elevator I had to do three things:\ntell her life would be ok, make sure I knew her address and last name, and\nsend her a teddy bear and flowers the next day.\n\nBut that’s for another story.\n\nBUT FIRST\n\n# F) Objections\n\nEveryone is going to have gut objections.\n\nThey’ve been approached 1000s of times before.\n\nDo you know how many times I’ve been approached to have sex in an elevator?\n\nNone.\n\nBut probably many others have and you have to put up with their non-stop\nobjection.\n\nI will list them and then give solutions in parentheses:\n\n * No time (that’s ok. It’s on an elevator. So they have elevator-length time. The key here is to stand straight and act like someone who deserves to be listened to).\n * No interest (you solve this by accurately expressing the urgency of the problem)\n * No perceived difference (but you have your unique difference ready to go)\n * No belief (offer unquestionable proof that this works)\n * No decision (make their decision as user-friendly as possible)\n\nWith great power comes great responsibility.\n\nMost people don’t have the power of persuasion. They mess up on each of the\npoints I’ve outlined above. It takes practice and hard work.\n\nBut this is not just about persuasion. It’s about connection.\n\nIt’s about two people, who are probably strangers, reaching through physical\nand mental space and trying to understand each other and reach common ground.\n\nIt’s not about money. It’s not about the idea. It’s not about yes or no.\n\nIt’s about two people falling in love.\n\n * Kimberly\n\nAnd it’s about Honesty and Sincerity. Very good, specific, useable\ninformation.\n\n * dadiso\n\ni believe i can concur. Thats why animals can probably sense emotions fear and\nhappiness in human beings. It makes absolute sense\n\n * Jessica Daniels Candles\n\nI really don’t think you need to defend yourself James. Your blog is awesome,\nthis post is awesome. There are people that are going to pick it apart,\nbecause they will never write great content, or have the following you have.\nSomeone that doesn’t appreciate the best content, and is only looking at what\nto criticise, has major issues, and I feel sorry for a person like that.\n\n * Robin S\n\nOh these people are just trying to help. They are newbies. They don’t know\nthat James is beyond help.\n\n * Nikon James\n\nThank you! I am sooo grateful!\n\n * Anjelica Estrella\n\nThank you for sharing. I will be teaching this in my unschool today.\n\n * shreal\n\nsame here i have to do this for my homework\n\n * jimmy\n\nJames – very interesting read. I’d be interested in reading some studies on\nsaying “yup” or “uh huh” while people are talking. Can you share a few links?\n\nCheers Jimmy\n\n * ckensek\n\nI’d like the pseudo science stripped out of this. Then I’ll look at again.\n\n * Tiffany Gregory-Strempel\n\nThank you for this <3 Z-a\n\n * grahei\n\nhi i’m from Hartford WI and i think you are so talented and i’m just blown\naway\n\n * Alejandro\n\nThe heart does not perceive emotions, it is in fact the CNS and most in part\nby the limbic system in the brain.\n\n * Pseuperman\n\nPseudoscience? “The heart is a hollow muscular organ [made of tubes] to pump\n[induce current of] blood [electrons] throughout a body.” What happens as a\nresult of electric current?... “magnetic waves”\n\n * drkrpr\n\nCite your source, please. Magnetoception in humans has not been conclusively\ndetermined – although in animals such as pigeons, we know they have been using\nit for navigational purposes for the longest time. And this is the first\ninstance I have heard of blood as carrier of an electrical current; like\nmagnetoception, has not been proven. And that all emotional processes occur at\nthe brain; the human heart is an organ to circulate blood around the body, as\nwe know it. These claims made are all beliefs – they could be possible (as I’m\nhoping they would be), but scientifically unproven. For now.\n\nAlso, the comment you replied to is 10 months old; try not to bump. Thanks.\n\n * Sona Singh\n\nOk, just because your a robot with no emotions doesnt mean his way does not\nwork. By the way, you dont love who your supposed to love, mothers, fathers,\nthe “loved ones”, you know why? Because .. “The heart is a hollow muscular\norgan to pump blood through the body” You inhumane being.\n\n * Christine\n\nHere is one of many papers on magnetocardiography\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzw9GuLY_BEAS0wybHVWVjRITXc/view?usp=sharing\n\nThe heart has been proven to emit very weak magnetic signals, but it must be\nsignificant if not only have researchers found a way to measure these signals,\nbut use them to help diagnose cardiovascular anomalies. Magnetocardiograms\n(MCGs) can be used to detect injury currents that are unable to be picked up\nby traditional ECGs (which measures the electrical activity of the heart, by\nthe way).\n\nThis research does not provide evidence for magnetoreception, as you mention,\nbut I suspect there are electrical and magnetic interactions among people that\nwe are unable to study for the time being.\n\nOne question I will ask is: if you closed your eyes and a person came to stand\nnext to you, silently, could you feel they were there? If so, how?\n\n * Robin S\n\nhaha. Newbie!\n\n * SaneThinker\n\nSex in an elevator? Was that a serious example from personal experience? I’m\njust curious. ;)\n\n * Brian Gannaban\n\nThis article have a lot of information. Good Stuff. Very nice article. Learn\nmore about persuasion and how to influence people. Apply These 6 Secret\nTechniques To Improve Influence http://goo.gl/nTdWmP\n\n * Cameron\n\nThis got me an Xbox One!\n\n * Mi AcreDreams Khol\n\nIn my personal opinion, the critics have completely missed the message. Why is\nit that people are so reluctant to change? Is it because YOU yourself didn’t\nfathom the thought? We are all different and have a different perspective. My\nlife goal is to always be better tomorrow, than I am today, so thank you\nJames. One who refuses to seek knowledge, is one who refuses to succeed, in MY\nOPINION.\n\n * Rahul Agarwal\n\nIt’s incredible. I had read this article long back and I thought of it as\nkinda stupid. Then Quora happened to me and I somehow came across this\narticlee and I see it entirely differently because of what I now know about\nJames Alucher. Strage things called familiarity and trust!\n\n * William Mouncey\n\nNonsense. Al Capone himself said, “You can get farther with a kind word and a\ngun than you can with just a kind word.” lol\n\n * credulousdolt\n\nI wave my penis and show pictures of my goat.\n\n### Latest Podcast Episode\n\n### Main Menu\n\nHome Podcast Contact\n\nCopyright 2017 - Altucher Confidential - All Rights Reserved\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.inc.com/john-brandon/5-incredibly-effective-ways-to-get-people-to-do-what-you-want.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210115215505/https://www.inc.com/john-brandon/5-incredibly-effective-ways-to-get-people-to-do-what-you-want.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "5 Incredibly Effective Ways to Get People to Do What You Want", "passages": [ "We're all in the business of persuasion. We're trying to persuade bankers to give us a loan, the boss to give us a raise, or the family pet to come inside after busting out of the front gate. Almost everything you do at work or in your personal life involves persuasion.", "Sadly, many people use techniques that are totally ineffective. We command, we cajole, we con. Those tactics are the opposite of persuasive. They destroy business relationships. They're selfish and rude. They don't work. They leave you feeling unfilled and miserable.", "Most of what I've learned about convincing people to \"see the light\" and become more helpful or agree with an idea has come from my wife. She is a master. My only regret is that it's taken me so long to learn some of her tactics. And the first lesson I had to learn is that they are not tactics at all. She is just being genuine and sincere. It's not a matter of trying to \"sell\" someone but of coming to a mutual understanding of need. That's true persuasion.", "Again, I'm learning. Slowly. I used to think leadership, work relationships, and just about everything else in life were all about being the one who makes the commands. Oops. What I've learned is that you have to give enough details and backstory. People want to know why you are asking them for something. You have to be honest and real about your request. There is a reason why you need that business loan. Getting all hot-headed is not going to help. When your phone breaks, yelling at the Sprint agent is not going to get you anywhere. Explaining that you have an important meeting coming up, that you are a little stressed out because of a problem at work, and that you just need to get a working phone is a better approach.", "Some things are worth the wait. Sometimes, getting what you want is just an exercise in patience. Don't give up. If it is something you really need or want, just learn to set aside some of the urgency and figure out a back-up plan while you wait. Now is a fleeting moment. The urgency you feel might not be as important as you think in the long run. The real benefit to learning patience is that you become a patient person and people can live with you. You exude a sense of confidence and calm, and that encourages people to meet your needs.", "This one might require a twist in your thinking. Often, what we really want is to have a good relationship, both in business and in life. You think you want that new contract worth $20,000 but maybe what you really want is a relationship with that new customer who will pay you $20,000 every year for the next two decades. You might need to shift your wants. In many cases, developing a good relationship--with your employees, co-workers, investors, and customers--is the most important outcome of persuasion, not a bigger paycheck.", "Some of the most miserable people I know have this attitude about persuasion that it's all about cajoling others. You try to trick them--usually through a stern attitude or a demanding voice--to get what you want. It doesn't really work, unless \"what you what\" is the same as feeling miserable. The biggest jerks you will ever meet are always trying to cajole others. Yet, those who are actually getting help and finding fulfillment, the people who have real friends, are not demanding or cajoling at all. They are friendly, polite, unselfish, and kind.", "The best way to get what you want is to see life as a marathon, not a sprint. In the end, what you want is true fulfillment, relationships that are rewarding and engaging, some peace and calm amid the constant chaos. You walk in to buy a car and start berating the sales agent to give you a good deal. Maybe you even get a good deal. But you have ruined his day and acted like a jerk. No one likes you. Now go to the same dealer and just get a fair deal but act like you don't even need the deep cuts. Suddenly, the agent treats you with respect. You feel good about how you acted. Your kids see someone who is fair and pleasant. That's the big win.", "Inc. helps entrepreneurs change the world. Get the advice you need to start, grow, and lead your business today. 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Almost everything you do at work or in\nyour personal life involves persuasion.\n\nSadly, many people use techniques that are totally ineffective. We command, we\ncajole, we con. Those tactics are the opposite of persuasive. They destroy\nbusiness relationships. They're selfish and rude. They don't work. They leave\nyou feeling unfilled and miserable.\n\nMost of what I've learned about convincing people to \"see the light\" and\nbecome more helpful or agree with an idea has come from my wife. She is a\nmaster. My only regret is that it's taken me so long to learn some of her\ntactics. And the first lesson I had to learn is that they are not tactics at\nall. She is just being genuine and sincere. It's not a matter of trying to\n\"sell\" someone but of coming to a mutual understanding of need. That's true\npersuasion.\n\nNow, for the tips.\n\n## 1\\. Always tell the backstory.\n\nAgain, I'm learning. Slowly. I used to think leadership, work relationships,\nand just about everything else in life were all about being the one who makes\nthe commands. Oops. What I've learned is that you have to give enough details\nand backstory. People want to know why you are asking them for something. You\nhave to be honest and real about your request. There is a reason why you need\nthat business loan. Getting all hot-headed is not going to help. When your\nphone breaks, yelling at the Sprint agent is not going to get you anywhere.\nExplaining that you have an important meeting coming up, that you are a little\nstressed out because of a problem at work, and that you just need to get a\nworking phone is a better approach.\n\n## 2\\. Learn to have patience.\n\nSome things are worth the wait. Sometimes, getting what you want is just an\nexercise in patience. Don't give up. If it is something you really need or\nwant, just learn to set aside some of the urgency and figure out a back-up\nplan while you wait. Now is a fleeting moment. The urgency you feel might not\nbe as important as you think in the long run. The real benefit to learning\npatience is that you become a patient person and people can live with you. You\nexude a sense of confidence and calm, and that encourages people to meet your\nneeds.\n\n## 3\\. Focus on the relationship.\n\nThis one might require a twist in your thinking. Often, what we really want is\nto have a good relationship, both in business and in life. You think you want\nthat new contract worth $20,000 but maybe what you really want is a\nrelationship with that new customer who will pay you $20,000 every year for\nthe next two decades. You might need to shift your wants. In many cases,\ndeveloping a good relationship--with your employees, co-workers, investors,\nand customers--is the most important outcome of persuasion, not a bigger\npaycheck.\n\n## 4\\. Stop demanding and cajoling.\n\nSome of the most miserable people I know have this attitude about persuasion\nthat it's all about cajoling others. You try to trick them--usually through a\nstern attitude or a demanding voice--to get what you want. It doesn't really\nwork, unless \"what you what\" is the same as feeling miserable. The biggest\njerks you will ever meet are always trying to cajole others. Yet, those who\nare actually getting help and finding fulfillment, the people who have real\nfriends, are not demanding or cajoling at all. They are friendly, polite,\nunselfish, and kind.\n\n## 5\\. See the bigger picture.\n\nThe best way to get what you want is to see life as a marathon, not a sprint.\nIn the end, what you want is true fulfillment, relationships that are\nrewarding and engaging, some peace and calm amid the constant chaos. You walk\nin to buy a car and start berating the sales agent to give you a good deal.\nMaybe you even get a good deal. But you have ruined his day and acted like a\njerk. No one likes you. Now go to the same dealer and just get a fair deal but\nact like you don't even need the deep cuts. Suddenly, the agent treats you\nwith respect. You feel good about how you acted. Your kids see someone who is\nfair and pleasant. That's the big win.\n\nInc. helps entrepreneurs change the world. Get the advice you need to start,\ngrow, and lead your business today. 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But any day could be his day, the day when it will be too late to tell him how much he’s meant to me over the years.", "I know that for many of us, expressing those kinds of feelings isn’t easy. That’s true for me, but I’ve been trying to overcome those barriers. But even if that’s too difficult for you, I recommend that you just hang out with your family or treasured friends. Talk to them. Listen to them. Understand them.", "Just spending a little time with someone shows that you care, shows that they are important enough that you’ve chosen — out of all the things to do on your busy schedule — to find the time for them. And if you go beyond that, and truly connect with them, through good conversation, that says even more. Many times its our actions, not just our words, that really speak what our hearts feel.", "Taking the time to connect with those you love will bring you true happiness. The more you do it, the happier you’ll be.", "Since I’m a notorious list-maker, and because many people are busy and might need help with this, here are some tips:", "Have five minutes? Send an email. It doesn’t take long to send an email to someone you care about, asking them how they are, wishing them a good day. And that little gesture could go a long way, especially if you follow it up over time with regular emails.", "Have 10 minutes? Call them up. A phone call is an easy way to connect with someone. It’s conversation, without the need for travel. What an invention! :)", "Have 30 minutes? You might not get the chance to do this every day, but at least once a week, take 30 minutes to drop in on someone you love (call first, so you don’t catch them in their underwear) and just visit. It’ll be some of the best 30 minutes you’ll spend this week.", "Have a couple hours? Have a good lunch or go somewhere with a loved one. Who among us doesn’t have a couple of free hours each month? Weekends, or evenings, there’s got to be a time that you spend in front of the TV or mindlessly surfing the internet. Take a chunk of that time, and devote it to a friend or family. (If you truly don’t have that time, see Edit Your Life, Part 1: Commitments.)", "Really focus on them. Don’t just spend time with someone but think about your work, or your blog, or the errands you have to run. Pay attention to that person. Listen. Really be there, in that moment, with that person. Because that’s a moment you’ll never get back, so spend it wisely." ] }, "parsed_md": "Spend time with family and loved ones - zen habits zen habits\n\n# zen habits\n\n# breathe\n\n## Spend time with family and loved ones\n\n###### By Leo Babauta\n\nWhen was the last time you told your family and close personal friends that\nyou loved them? Whatever your answer, do it today. Recently my grandfather was\nadmitted to the hospital, just days after his 80th birthday, for heart\nproblems. He’s had heart surgery in the past, and this time, just as in the\npast, he toughed it out. But any day could be his day, the day when it will be\ntoo late to tell him how much he’s meant to me over the years.\n\nDon’t let that day come for your loved ones without telling them what they\nmean to you.\n\nI know that for many of us, expressing those kinds of feelings isn’t easy.\nThat’s true for me, but I’ve been trying to overcome those barriers. But even\nif that’s too difficult for you, I recommend that you just hang out with your\nfamily or treasured friends. Talk to them. Listen to them. Understand them.\n\nJust spending a little time with someone shows that you care, shows that they\nare important enough that you’ve chosen — out of all the things to do on your\nbusy schedule — to find the time for them. And if you go beyond that, and\ntruly connect with them, through good conversation, that says even more. Many\ntimes its our actions, not just our words, that really speak what our hearts\nfeel.\n\nTaking the time to connect with those you love will bring you true happiness.\nThe more you do it, the happier you’ll be.\n\nSince I’m a notorious list-maker, and because many people are busy and might\nneed help with this, here are some tips:\n\n * Have five minutes? Send an email. It doesn’t take long to send an email to someone you care about, asking them how they are, wishing them a good day. And that little gesture could go a long way, especially if you follow it up over time with regular emails.\n * Have 10 minutes? Call them up. A phone call is an easy way to connect with someone. It’s conversation, without the need for travel. What an invention! :)\n * Have 30 minutes? You might not get the chance to do this every day, but at least once a week, take 30 minutes to drop in on someone you love (call first, so you don’t catch them in their underwear) and just visit. It’ll be some of the best 30 minutes you’ll spend this week.\n * Have a couple hours? Have a good lunch or go somewhere with a loved one. Who among us doesn’t have a couple of free hours each month? Weekends, or evenings, there’s got to be a time that you spend in front of the TV or mindlessly surfing the internet. Take a chunk of that time, and devote it to a friend or family. (If you truly don’t have that time, see Edit Your Life, Part 1: Commitments.)\n * Really focus on them. Don’t just spend time with someone but think about your work, or your blog, or the errands you have to run. Pay attention to that person. Listen. Really be there, in that moment, with that person. Because that’s a moment you’ll never get back, so spend it wisely.\n * Have a blast. Tell jokes, crack each other up, do something fun and spontaneous. Really have a great time!\n\nPrevious post: Edit Your Life, Part 2: Your Rooms\n\nNext post: Trying to eat healthier? Make lifestyle changes, and have a weekly\ncheat day\n\n# Life-changing training programs and live experiences\n\n# from Zen Habits:\n\nTransformation, one change at a time\n\nFall in love with uncertainty\n\n6-month mastermind and Costa Rica intensive\n\n## Join 2,000,000 breath-taking readers:\n\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * Patreon\n\n" } ]
941,090	How To Make Pork Rinds	If you want to make pork rinds, start by purchasing pork skin from a butcher's shop or international meat market. Next, remove any fat from the skin and cut the skin into bite-sized pieces. Once you've finished cutting the pork, place the pieces skin side down on a baking tray. Then, bake the skin at 250 degrees F. After 3 hours, remove the pork from the oven and heat some lard or peanut oil in a pan until it bubbles. Finally, fry the skins in batches for about 1 minute or until they're puffy.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20170717222825/http://healthyrecipesblogs.com:80/2015/08/05/homemade-pork-rinds/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20161126093035/http://www.cookingchanneltv.com:80/recipes/pork-rinds-chicharron.html", "http://web.archive.org/web/20171218192950/https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2015/04/29/how-to-make-pork-cracklings-aka-pork-rinds-aka-chicharrones", "http://web.archive.org/web/20190509022931/https://baconsheir.com/pages/how-to-make-pork-rinds", "http://web.archive.org/web/20170804115812/http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com:80/2014/01/homemade-chicharrones-pork-rinds-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html" ]	train	2,612	[ { "original_url": "http://healthyrecipesblogs.com:80/2015/08/05/homemade-pork-rinds/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170717222825/http://healthyrecipesblogs.com:80/2015/08/05/homemade-pork-rinds/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Homemade Pork Rinds", "passages": [ "Pork rinds are the ultimate low-carb snack, fulfilling that salty/crunchy craving without an unnecessary carb overload. Store-bought pork rinds are actually fine, as long as the only ingredients listed are pork skin and salt; but if you happen to source some pork skin (I get mine at the local Hispanic market), making your own in the oven is easy, and the result – though different in texture than commercial fried pork rinds, is delicious and even healthy.", "Using a sharp knife, cut the pork skin into bite-size pieces. If the skin has a thick layer of lard attached to it (mine had), trim some of the fat, but don't go nuts about it - it's OK and very tasty to leave a thin layer of fat attached to the skin.", "Arrange the pork skin on the prepared baking sheet, skin side up and fat side down, in a single layer. Make sure the skin pieces don't touch each other.", "Bake until crisp and golden, 2.5 hours. Cool for a few minutes on paper towels before enjoying. Refrigerate leftovers, and briefly warm in the microwave prior to eating them.", "I used the widely available nutrition info for commercial, deep fried pork skins. Baked, homemade pork rinds likely contain fewer calories and fat, and for sure less sodium, but I wasn't able to find nutrition data so used what I had." ] }, "parsed_md": "Homemade Pork Rinds \| Healthy Recipes\n\n * Home\n * About & Contact\n * Advertise\n * FAQ\n * Recipe Index\n * Featured\n * Reviews\n * Subscribe\n\nHealthy Recipes\n\n# Homemade Pork Rinds\n\nShare:\n\nPork rinds are the ultimate low-carb snack, fulfilling that salty/crunchy\ncraving without an unnecessary carb overload. Store-bought pork rinds are\nactually fine, as long as the only ingredients listed are pork skin and salt;\nbut if you happen to source some pork skin (I get mine at the local Hispanic\nmarket), making your own in the oven is easy, and the result – though\ndifferent in texture than commercial fried pork rinds, is delicious and even\nhealthy.\n\nHomemade Pork Rinds\n\nPrint\n\nPrep and Cool time\n\n10 mins\n\nCook time\n\n2 hours 30 mins\n\nTotal time\n\n2 hours 40 mins\n\nRecipe type: Snack, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Primal/Paleo\n\nYield: 4 servings\n\nIngredients\n\n * 1 lb. raw pork skin\n * Olive oil cooking spray (Whole Foods has one with no additives)\n * 1 teaspoon kosher salt\n\nInstructions\n\n 1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.\n 2. Using a sharp knife, cut the pork skin into bite-size pieces. If the skin has a thick layer of lard attached to it (mine had), trim some of the fat, but don't go nuts about it - it's OK and very tasty to leave a thin layer of fat attached to the skin.\n 3. Arrange the pork skin on the prepared baking sheet, skin side up and fat side down, in a single layer. Make sure the skin pieces don't touch each other.\n 4. Lightly spray the pork skin with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt.\n 5. Bake until crisp and golden, 2.5 hours. Cool for a few minutes on paper towels before enjoying. Refrigerate leftovers, and briefly warm in the microwave prior to eating them.\n\nNotes\n\nI used the widely available nutrition info for commercial, deep fried pork\nskins. Baked, homemade pork rinds likely contain fewer calories and fat, and\nfor sure less sodium, but I wasn't able to find nutrition data so used what I\nhad.\n\nRecipe adapted from Paula Deen.\n\nNutrition Per Serving\n\nServing size: 1 oz Calories: 152; Fat: 9g; Carbohydrates: 0g; Sugar: 0g;\nSodium: 515mg; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 17g\n\n3.2.2802\n\n### More Healthy Recipes:\n\nHomemade Granola Bars\n\nRoasted Chestnuts\n\n * Please choose a color:\n\n * Welcome to Healthy Recipes! I'm Vered. 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Bring the water to a boil and cook until the skin is soft and pliable but not falling apart and the water is white, 1 1/2 to 2 hours (adding more water as needed).", "Carefully remove with a large spider or slotted spoon and arrange the skin in an even layer, with no folds, on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Discard the cooking water. Put in the fridge, uncovered, and allow to cool until completely cold, about 2 hours.", "Once the skin is cold, use a spoon or bench scraper to remove all subcutaneous fat, being careful not to tear the skin. Place the scraped skin on a rack set over a baking sheet. Set the oven to its lowest possible setting (ours was at 200 degrees F) and dehydrate the skin overnight, until dry, brown and brittle.", "To fry the pork skins: Snap the skin into small (1-inch square) pieces. Heat a deep-sided pot with about 4 inches of lard, peanut oil or a combination of the two to 385 to 400 degrees F. Fry one square at a time, prodding it until it puffs up and turns crispy, about 15 seconds. Remove to a paper-towel-lined tray and season with one of the spice blends while hot. Serve immediately or to cool to room temperature. Serve with Richmond's dipping sauce if desired.", "You can also store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days before frying." ] }, "parsed_md": "Pork Rinds (Chicharron) : Recipes : Cooking Channel\n\nWatch Cooking Channel\n\n * Shows\n\nx\n\n### FEATURED\n\n * Unwrapped 2.0\n * Food: Fact or Fiction?\n * MasterChef Canada\n\n### Top Shows\n\n * Beach Bites with Katie Lee\n * Cake Hunters\n * Carnival Eats\n * Cheap Eats\n * Cooking It Old School\n * Dinner at Tiffani's\n * Everyday Italian\n * Haylie's America\n * Fodder\n * Food: Fact or Fiction?\n * Ingredient Intel\n * Man Fire Food\n * MasterChef Canada\n * Sugar Showdown\n * Unique Sweets\n * Unwrapped 2.0\n * UpRooted\n * You're Eating It Wrong\n\n### More on TV\n\n * Shows A-Z\n * Daily Schedule\n * Weekly Schedule\n\n * Chefs & Hosts\n\nx\n\n### Featured Chefs & Hosts\n\n * Alie Ward & Georgia Hardstark\n * Ali Khan\n * Alfonso Ribeiro\n * Alton Brown\n * Dan Pashman\n * Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos\n * Haylie Duff\n * Katie Lee\n * Kelsey Nixon\n * Michael McKean\n\n * Noah Cappe\n * Paul Hollywood\n * Roger Mooking\n * Sarah Sharratt\n * Tia Mowry\n * Tiffani Thiessen\n\n### All Chefs & Hosts\n\n * Chefs & Hosts A - Z\n\n * Recipes\n\nx\n\n### HOLIDAY RECIPES\n\n * Holidays HQ\n * Easy Party Appetizers\n * Top Hanukkah Recipes\n * Classic Christmas Dinners\n * Best Holiday Desserts\n\n### 31 DAYS OF COOKIES\n\n * Top Christmas Cookies\n * Cookie-Cocktail Pairings\n * 5-Star Fan Favorites\n * Build a Gingerbread Village\n\n### MEALS\n\n * Breakfast and Brunch\n * Lunch Recipes\n * Dinner Recipes\n\n### POPULAR CUISINES\n\n * Italian\n * Indian\n * Chinese\n * Mexican\n * German\n * More Global Recipes\n\n### MORE RECIPES\n\n * One-Pot Meals\n * Restaurant Recipes\n * Browse All Recipes\n\n * Videos\n\nx\n\n### WATCH FULL EPISODES\n\n * Watch Live TV\n * Unique Sweets Season 7 Premiere\n * Food: Fact or Fiction Season 2 Premiere\n * Unwrapped 2.0 Season 3 Premiere\n * Sugar Showdown Season 2 Premiere\n * Haylie's America Series Premiere\n * 100+ More Full Episodes\n\n### Web Extras\n\n * The Strangest Desserts Eaten by Sugar Showdown Judges\n * Secrets of MasterChefs\n * French Dining Secrets\n * The Coolest Desserts You'll Ever See\n * Haylie's Favorite Things About Each City\n * The History of Your Favorite Foods\n\n### Cooking Videos\n\n * Free Cooking School\n * Our Best Global Recipes\n * Fun Cooking Projects\n\n### DIGITAL ORIGINALS\n\n * Original Digital Shorts\n * Cooking It Old School\n * The Great American Food Feud\n * You're Eating It Wrong\n * Sweetnr: The Dating App for Dessert\n * Know Your Fall Produce\n * Kitchen DIY and Hacks\n * Stupidly Simple Snacks\n * Alie & Georgia's Classy Cocktails\n * Food Sketch Comedy\n\n### More\n\n * Our Favorite Restaurants\n * Browse More Videos\n\n * blog\n\n * Holidays HQ\n * Christmas Cookies\n * Party Food\n * Favorite Desserts\n\n * Home\n\n * >\n * Recipes\n\n * >\n * Kitchen Adventures\n\n * >\n * Pork Rinds (Chicharron)\n\n# Pork Rinds (Chicharron)\n\nRupa Bhattacharya for Cooking Channel\n\n * Recipe\n * Photos (12)\n\nView\n\nPhoto: Pork Rinds (Chicharron)\n\nTOTAL TIME: 14 hr 50 min\n\nPrep: 20 min\n\nInactive Prep: 2 hr\n\nCook: 12 hr 30 min\n\nYIELD: 30 to 50 pieces\n\nLEVEL: Difficult\n\n## ingredients\n\nPORK RINDS:\n\n * 1 large piece pork skin, trimmed of excess fat and nipples if present (the skin portion should be at least 1/4-inch thick, about 1 1/2 pounds)\n\n * Lard and/or peanut oil\n\nSPICY-SWEET SEASONING BLEND:\n\n * 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt\n * 1 teaspoon maple sugar\n\n * 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder\n\nFIVE-SPICE SEASONING BLEND:\n\n * 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder\n\n * 1 teaspoon kosher salt\n\nRICHMOND'S DIPPING SAUCE:\n\n * 1/2 cup vinegar (rice wine, apple cider or white distilled)\n * 2 tablespoons fish sauce\n\n * 1 tablespoon chili paste (sambal) or crushed red pepper flakes\n * 2 cloves garlic, smashed\n\nrecipe tools\n\n * Print Recipe\n * email\n\n### E-mail This Page to Your Friends x\n\nSuccess!\n\nA link to %this page% was e-mailed\n\n## Directions\n\nFor the pork: Put the pork skin in a large pot and cover with water. Weigh\ndown with a plate to keep it submerged. Bring the water to a boil and cook\nuntil the skin is soft and pliable but not falling apart and the water is\nwhite, 1 1/2 to 2 hours (adding more water as needed).\n\nCarefully remove with a large spider or slotted spoon and arrange the skin in\nan even layer, with no folds, on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet.\nDiscard the cooking water. Put in the fridge, uncovered, and allow to cool\nuntil completely cold, about 2 hours.\n\nOnce the skin is cold, use a spoon or bench scraper to remove all subcutaneous\nfat, being careful not to tear the skin. Place the scraped skin on a rack set\nover a baking sheet. Set the oven to its lowest possible setting (ours was at\n200 degrees F) and dehydrate the skin overnight, until dry, brown and brittle.\n\nFor the spicy-sweet blend: Mix the salt, sugar and chile powder in a small\nbowl.\n\nFor the five-spice blend: Mix the five-spice and salt in a bowl.\n\nFor the dipping sauce: Mix the vinegar, fish sauce, chili paste and garlic in\na small bowl.\n\nTo fry the pork skins: Snap the skin into small (1-inch square) pieces. Heat a\ndeep-sided pot with about 4 inches of lard, peanut oil or a combination of the\ntwo to 385 to 400 degrees F. Fry one square at a time, prodding it until it\npuffs up and turns crispy, about 15 seconds. Remove to a paper-towel-lined\ntray and season with one of the spice blends while hot. Serve immediately or\nto cool to room temperature. Serve with Richmond's dipping sauce if desired.\n\nYou can also store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature\nfor up to 2 days before frying.\n\nPrint this recipe\n\nAdvertisement\n\n### On TV\n\nALL TIMES EASTERN\n\n Full Schedule\n * Shows A-Z\n\nON AIR\n\nNOW\n\nTONIGHT\n\n10:00\n\nPM\n\n### what's hot\n\nUnique Sweets\n\nGet Cooking Channel on your TV.\n\nLearn How\n\n### Most Popular Recipes\n\n 1. 1 Apple Dessert Recipes\n 2. 2 Italian-Style Pasta Recipes\n 3. 3 Best Dessert Recipes\n 4. 4 Brown Bag Lunch Ideas and Recipes\n 5. 5 28 Top Margarita Recipes\n\n### Join Us\n\nSubscribe to our newsletter for recipes, tips and ideas from our hot new chefs\nand shows.\n\nSubscribe\n\n####\n\nideas from cooking channel\n\n * 99 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes\n\n * Best Chili Recipes\n\n * Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe\n\n * Butternut Squash Recipes\n\n * Top Thanksgiving Pies + Desserts\n\n * Best Slow-Cooker Recipes\n\n * Apple Dessert Recipes\n\n * Healthy Salmon Recipes\n\n * What to Do with Kale\n\n * 28 Party-Ready Margarita Recipes\n\nc\n\n##### More from Cooking Channel\n\n * Facebook\n\n * Twitter\n\n * Topics A-Z\n\n * Talents A-Z\n\n * Shows A-Z\n\n * Recipes A-Z\n\n##### Cooking Channel Family\n\n##### Food Network\n\n100+ Holiday Cookies\n\n##### Food.com\n\n * Your Essential Turkey Guide\n\n * 39 Thanksgiving Potluck Dishes\n * Day-After-Thanksgiving Casseroles\n\n##### HGTV\n\n * Top Mantel Decorating Tips\n\n * 75 Holiday Decor Ideas\n * Exclusive: Fixer Upper Farmhouse\n\n##### Travel Channel\n\n * Gift Guide for Travel Fans\n\n * Top 10 Theme Park Hacks\n * Win $10K for the Ultimate Winter Escape\n\n * TV Shows\n * Chefs & Hosts\n * Recipes\n * Cooking Videos\n * TV Schedule\n * Blog\n\nFood Network Sites\n\n© 2014 Cooking Channel, LLC. 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Make sure to use skin within 3 days of purchase, as the high moisture content makes it subject to quick spoilage.", "Cut skin into small squares roughly 1\" x 1\". Each one of these squares will become a singular rind. This process is harder than it looks - pork skin is VERY tough and best cut with sanitary kitchen shears.", "Boil water in a pot sized to accommodate your skin squares. Add skins carefully once water is boiling. Let the skins boil for about one hour.", "After skins have been boiled, pour out water and allow them to cool down and place in refrigerator for 4 hours or longer. This will solidify the layer of fat beneath the skin", "Cut off the fat from each skin piece starting with a knife and scraping with spoon like tool. Pork Rinds are made of pork skin. This step is the difference between \"Pork Cracklins\" and Pork Rinds. If you left the fat on at this stage, you would end up with a Cracklin.", "Set your oven to a low temperature - setting 170 ̊-180 ̊F is ideal - and leave the door cracked. This allows air to circulate and carry away the moisture in the skins. Total drying time should be approximately 8 hours or overnight with a convection oven - add 2 hours for ovens without convection. You can also use a dehydrator for this step - just dehydrate the skin as you would any other food. Pork skins puff when fried because they have been dehydrated to the point that there is only a small amount of water remaining in the skin. When skins hit the fryer, this water turns to steam and puffs the skins.", "Fill a fryer or stainless steel pot with your chosen frying oil. If using pot, make sure to add a thermometer to monitor oil temperature - if it smokes it is absolutely too hot! Heat oil to around 400 ̊F. Set out nylon or stainless steel tools for placing the skin chips into the oil - other materials can melt.", "When oil reaches about 400 ̊F, gently add a few skins into your fryer or pot. The skins will begin to make popping noises after a few seconds and start to float to the top. When this happens, stir them around! You want the un-puffed areas to stay submerged in the oil until the entire skin has puffed up. Un- puffed areas will be chewy and hard rather than crispy.", "When skins are completely puffed, remove them from the oil and place on the dehydrating try or similar grate surface. This allows excess oil to drip off and the skins to cool. Immediately use your shaker to season skins - seasonings only stick when they are hot.", "While the puffs are cooling is the ideal time to season them. Seasonings stick much better when the oil is still hot.", "Typically found in charcuteries or smaller or local butcher shops or international markets. Make sure to use skin within 3 days of purchase, as the high moisture content makes it subject to quick spoilage.", "Cut skin into small squares roughly 1\" x 1\". Each one of these squares will become a singular rind. This process is harder than it looks - pork skin is VERY tough and best cut with sanitary kitchen shears.", "Boil water in a pot sized to accommodate your skin squares. Add skins carefully once water is boiling. Let the skins boil for about one hour.", "After skins have been boiled, pour out water and allow them to cool down and place in refrigerator for 4 hours or longer. This will solidify the layer of fat beneath the skin", "Cut off the fat from each skin piece starting with a knife and scraping with spoon like tool. Pork Rinds are made of pork skin. This step is the difference between \"Pork Cracklins\" and Pork Rinds. If you left the fat on at this stage, you would end up with a Cracklin.", "Set your oven to a low temperature - setting 170 ̊-180 ̊F is ideal - and leave the door cracked. This allows air to circulate and carry away the moisture in the skins. Total drying time should be approximately 8 hours or overnight with a convection oven - add 2 hours for ovens without convection. You can also use a dehydrator for this step - just dehydrate the skin as you would any other food. Pork skins puff when fried because they have been dehydrated to the point that there is only a small amount of water remaining in the skin. When skins hit the fryer, this water turns to steam and puffs the skins.", "Fill a fryer or stainless steel pot with your chosen frying oil. If using pot, make sure to add a thermometer to monitor oil temperature - if it smokes it is absolutely too hot! Heat oil to around 400 ̊F. Set out nylon or stainless steel tools for placing the skin chips into the oil - other materials can melt.", "When oil reaches about 400 ̊F, gently add a few skins into your fryer or pot. The skins will begin to make popping noises after a few seconds and start to float to the top. When this happens, stir them around! You want the un-puffed areas to stay submerged in the oil until the entire skin has puffed up. Un- puffed areas will be chewy and hard rather than crispy.", "When skins are completely puffed, remove them from the oil and place on the dehydrating try or similar grate surface. This allows excess oil to drip off and the skins to cool. Immediately use your shaker to season skins - seasonings only stick when they are hot.", "While the puffs are cooling is the ideal time to season them. Seasonings stick much better when the oil is still hot." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Make Pork Rinds / Chicharrones – Bacon's Heir\n\n### My Cart\n\nClose\n\nFree US Shipping on All Orders!\n\n * My Cart\n\nHome » How To Make Pork Rinds / Chicharrones\n\n# How to Make Pork Rinds / Chicharrones\n\nView Pork Panko Recipes\n\n## How to Make Pork Rinds - Step by Step Visual Recipe\n\n(No - we can't tell you how to make Pork Clouds. But these will satisfy... for\nnow.)\n\nIngredients:\n\n * Frying Oil - Peanut Oil, Soybean Oil, or Lard (Lard is typically used.)\n * Seasoning - Salt and Black Pepper works well if nothing else is available.\n * Pork Skin - Find at a butcher, charcuterie, or international market.\n\nTools:\n\n * Knife (paring is best)\n * Kitchen scissors or shears\n * Cutting board\n * Cooling rack / baking sheet\n * High temperature / candy thermometer\n * Temperature resistant spoon with slats\n\n## Step by Step Visual Recipe\n\nNo - we can't tell you how to make Pork Clouds. But these will satisfy... for\nnow.\n\n### Step 1 - Acquire Pork Skin.\n\nTypically found in charcuteries or smaller or local butcher shops or\ninternational markets. Make sure to use skin within 3 days of purchase, as the\nhigh moisture content makes it subject to quick spoilage.\n\n### Step 2 - Cut Pork Skin Into Pork Squares.\n\nCut skin into small squares roughly 1\" x 1\". Each one of these squares will\nbecome a singular rind. This process is harder than it looks - pork skin is\nVERY tough and best cut with sanitary kitchen shears.\n\n### Step 3 - Boil Skins.\n\nBoil water in a pot sized to accommodate your skin squares. Add skins\ncarefully once water is boiling. Let the skins boil for about one hour.\n\n### Step 4 - Chill Skins.\n\nAfter skins have been boiled, pour out water and allow them to cool down and\nplace in refrigerator for 4 hours or longer. This will solidify the layer of\nfat beneath the skin\n\n### Step 5 - Eliminate Fat From Skin.\n\nCut off the fat from each skin piece starting with a knife and scraping with\nspoon like tool. Pork Rinds are made of pork skin. This step is the difference\nbetween \"Pork Cracklins\" and Pork Rinds. If you left the fat on at this stage,\nyou would end up with a Cracklin.\n\n### Step 6 - Place Skins Face Down On Drip Tray.\n\nPlace all skins spaced apart as much as possible facing down on a mesh tray\nwith a pan underneath.\n\n### Step 7 - Render And Dehydrate Skins.\n\nSet your oven to a low temperature - setting 170 ̊-180 ̊F is ideal - and leave\nthe door cracked. This allows air to circulate and carry away the moisture in\nthe skins. Total drying time should be approximately 8 hours or overnight with\na convection oven - add 2 hours for ovens without convection. You can also use\na dehydrator for this step - just dehydrate the skin as you would any other\nfood. Pork skins puff when fried because they have been dehydrated to the\npoint that there is only a small amount of water remaining in the skin. When\nskins hit the fryer, this water turns to steam and puffs the skins.\n\n### Step 8 - Prep Oil And Tools.\n\nFill a fryer or stainless steel pot with your chosen frying oil. If using pot,\nmake sure to add a thermometer to monitor oil temperature - if it smokes it is\nabsolutely too hot! Heat oil to around 400 ̊F. Set out nylon or stainless\nsteel tools for placing the skin chips into the oil - other materials can\nmelt.\n\n### Step 9 - Fry Skins.\n\nWhen oil reaches about 400 ̊F, gently add a few skins into your fryer or pot.\nThe skins will begin to make popping noises after a few seconds and start to\nfloat to the top. When this happens, stir them around! You want the un-puffed\nareas to stay submerged in the oil until the entire skin has puffed up. Un-\npuffed areas will be chewy and hard rather than crispy.\n\n### Step 10 - Cool And Season Skins.\n\nWhen skins are completely puffed, remove them from the oil and place on the\ndehydrating try or similar grate surface. This allows excess oil to drip off\nand the skins to cool. Immediately use your shaker to season skins -\nseasonings only stick when they are hot.\n\n### Step 11 - Season Rinds.\n\nWhile the puffs are cooling is the ideal time to season them. Seasonings stick\nmuch better when the oil is still hot.\n\n### Step 12 - Eat Pork Rinds.\n\nYou now have Pork Rinds. Get at 'em.\n\n### Step by Step Visual Recipe\n\nNo - we can't tell you how to make Pork Clouds. But these will satisfy... for\nnow.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 1 - Acquire Pork Skin.\n\nTypically found in charcuteries or smaller or local butcher shops or\ninternational markets. Make sure to use skin within 3 days of purchase, as the\nhigh moisture content makes it subject to quick spoilage.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 2 - Cut Pork Skin Into Pork Squares.\n\nCut skin into small squares roughly 1\" x 1\". Each one of these squares will\nbecome a singular rind. This process is harder than it looks - pork skin is\nVERY tough and best cut with sanitary kitchen shears.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 3 - Boil Skins.\n\nBoil water in a pot sized to accommodate your skin squares. Add skins\ncarefully once water is boiling. Let the skins boil for about one hour.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 4 - Chill Skins.\n\nAfter skins have been boiled, pour out water and allow them to cool down and\nplace in refrigerator for 4 hours or longer. This will solidify the layer of\nfat beneath the skin\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 5 - Eliminate Fat From Skin.\n\nCut off the fat from each skin piece starting with a knife and scraping with\nspoon like tool. Pork Rinds are made of pork skin. This step is the difference\nbetween \"Pork Cracklins\" and Pork Rinds. If you left the fat on at this stage,\nyou would end up with a Cracklin.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 6 - Place Skins Face Down On Drip Tray.\n\nPlace all skins spaced apart as much as possible facing down on a mesh tray\nwith a pan underneath.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 7 - Render And Dehydrate Skins.\n\nSet your oven to a low temperature - setting 170 ̊-180 ̊F is ideal - and leave\nthe door cracked. This allows air to circulate and carry away the moisture in\nthe skins. Total drying time should be approximately 8 hours or overnight with\na convection oven - add 2 hours for ovens without convection. You can also use\na dehydrator for this step - just dehydrate the skin as you would any other\nfood. Pork skins puff when fried because they have been dehydrated to the\npoint that there is only a small amount of water remaining in the skin. When\nskins hit the fryer, this water turns to steam and puffs the skins.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 8 - Prep Oil And Tools.\n\nFill a fryer or stainless steel pot with your chosen frying oil. If using pot,\nmake sure to add a thermometer to monitor oil temperature - if it smokes it is\nabsolutely too hot! Heat oil to around 400 ̊F. Set out nylon or stainless\nsteel tools for placing the skin chips into the oil - other materials can\nmelt.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 9 - Fry Skins.\n\nWhen oil reaches about 400 ̊F, gently add a few skins into your fryer or pot.\nThe skins will begin to make popping noises after a few seconds and start to\nfloat to the top. When this happens, stir them around! You want the un-puffed\nareas to stay submerged in the oil until the entire skin has puffed up. Un-\npuffed areas will be chewy and hard rather than crispy.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 10 - Cool And Season Skins.\n\nWhen skins are completely puffed, remove them from the oil and place on the\ndehydrating try or similar grate surface. This allows excess oil to drip off\nand the skins to cool. Immediately use your shaker to season skins -\nseasonings only stick when they are hot.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 11 - Season Rinds.\n\nWhile the puffs are cooling is the ideal time to season them. Seasonings stick\nmuch better when the oil is still hot.\n\nhfghf\n\n### Step 12 - Eat Pork Rinds.\n\nYou now have Pork Rinds. Get at 'em.\n\nYou could also just buy Pork Clouds here.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com:80/2014/01/homemade-chicharrones-pork-rinds-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170804115812/http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com:80/2014/01/homemade-chicharrones-pork-rinds-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Homemade Healthy Pork Rinds Chicharrones Recipe", "passages": [ "Homemade pork rinds, or chicharrones, are a healthy and flavorful low carb snack without the additives or hydrogenated oils. The ultimate paleo snack!", "I have to confess that pork rinds used to freak me out. It was in my younger, more squeamish days, and may have something to do with the trauma of being chased around by a college friend with a dried pig’s ear he’d purchased for his dog. Come to think of it, though, the store-bought brands still freak me out, what with all the additives, MSG, hydrogenated oils and other unmentionables. But having tasted some freshly made chicharrones at a few restaurants, I no longer tar them all with the same brush. Pork rinds are being elevated from their junk food status into a true delicacy. I have overcome my distaste for them and you will be glad I did. Because I have been experimenting in the kitchen and can honestly say that homemade chicharrones are a delicious and healthy low carb snack. And they really aren’t that hard to make either. So let’s get cracklin...", "The hardest part of the whole process is sourcing the pork skin. I couldn’t find pork skin for love nor money at any regular grocery stores in my vicinity and was considering purchasing pork belly at a local Asian market because it often comes with the skin still attached. But this was a much pricier option and it went against my waste-not-want-not nature. Knowing that many butchers are simply throwing back fat and skin away since there is so little demand for it, I was sure I could find a better solution.", "Enter John Crow Farm in Groton, MA. I could go on and on about how much I love John Crow Farm. We discovered them at our local farmer’s market a few summers ago and have been purchasing grassfed and pasture-raised meat from them ever since. They offer a meat CSA and we get our share every month, a random mixture of beef, pork, lamb and chicken, with the occasional cut of goat thrown in for good measure. The carnivore in me loves the meat, of course, but I also appreciate the passion and personality of the farmers and farm workers. Every so often we get updates and emails about goings-on at the farm that are written with a bitingly dry humour I love. They were clearly my best option for pork skin and they happily included some in my next farm share. They wouldn’t take a penny in payment for it either and have said I can have as much of it as I want.", "So with a veritable treasure trove of pork skin, I was off to the chicharrone races. My first attempt was tasty but I wouldn’t call it a success. I left far too much of the fat on the skin, having read that it was fine to do so. This appealed to me in part because it eliminated the extra work of cutting the fat off the skin, but also because I thought it would be tastier. It is not fine to do so, however, since when you go to fry the pork rinds, the fat puffs up into something resembling a pillow and floats with the pork skin on top. It’s like a little life jacket for each piece of pork skin, rescuing it from drowning in the hot oil. Your pork skin won’t sizzle and get all crispy, but instead become hard and impossible to chew and the only part you will be able to eat is the fatty pillow attached to the skin.", "It wasn’t until my third attempt that I nailed down the process and ended up with perfectly crispy chicharrones. You really do need to remove the majority of the fat from the skin, and it’s not as hard as it appears. Cutting the skin into long strips about 2 inches wide made the removal more manageable. I then scored the fat and the slid a sharp knife (really sharp knife, so get out that knife sharpener!) under the first piece of fat. Once that was removed, I could use that part of the skin to hold onto and slide my knife easily under the remaining pieces of fat (see photo below). From there, I could cut my strips of skin into 2 inch pieces.", "This leaves you with a lot of cubed fat and most recipes will tell you to discard it. Don’t you DARE! That is good stuff and super healthy if you’ve managed to procure some pasture-raised pork skin. You can do a number of things with it, including making sausage, rendering your own lard (healthy lard!) and even using it to fry the chicharrones themselves. In fact, many recipes I came across have you frying the chicharrones in lard and why not fry it in its own lard instead of the hydrogenated store bought variety? This last time, I cubed the fat and froze about half of it for future sausage making, and then rendered the rest and used it to fry the chicharrones. It wasn’t quite enough lard, so I added some cooking oil (grapeseed) to top it up.", "When I started investigating making my own pork rinds, I saw any number of methods and some of them were quite laborious. Hours of boiling in water to render off the fat and soften the skin and then another hour of boiling in hot oil until they puff up and become crispy. I was beginning to think I really didn’t want to make them at all when I came across this recipe for Cuban Chicharrones. It offered me a choice of two methods, one of which meant I could turn on my oven at a low temperature for several hours and leave the skins to their own devices. Once they were sufficiently dried, I could then fry them up to cracklin’ perfection. It worked beautifully and I wouldn’t make them any other way.", "As for flavourings and seasonings, you have so many great choices. I’d say the best approach to adding flavour is to wait until the crispy skins come out of the hot fat, and then toss them immediately with any spices then. For now, I am just enjoying the flavour of the chicharrones all on their own, enhanced only be a little salt and pepper.", "Homemade pork rinds, or chicharrones, are a healthy and flavorful low carb snack without the additives or hydrogenated oils. The ultimate paleo snack!", "Using a very sharp knife, cut pork skin and fat into long strips, about 2 inches wide. Score the fat on each strip every two inches. Insert knife carefully between skin and fat on one end of the strip and remove a portion of the fat (you will end up with a thin layer of fat still on the skin and that is fine).", "Once that first part of fat is removed, you can hold the skin in one hand as you slide the knife down the strip to remove the majority of the fat. Again. a little fat still clinging to the skin is okay.", "When the fat has been removed, cut each strip into 2 inch squares and place, fat-side down, on wire rack.", "Meanwhile, if you want to use the pork fat to cook your chicharrones, place it in a large saucepan over medium low heat. Cook gently until most of the fat has liquified, about 2 hours. This is also the same way you can render lard for future cooking use. Use a slotted spoon to remove any remaining solids. Discard (or eat, they taste like bacon and are great on salad!).", "When baking time is up, heat oil/lard to a depth of 1/3 in the pan. Or you can just have a few inches of oil and can cook your pork rinds in batches. Oil should be quite hot but not bubbling.", "Add pork rinds and cook until they bubble and puff up, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle immediately with salt and pepper.", "These counts reflect the nutrition in a serving of commercially made pork rinds because I could find no information regarding the nutrition of uncooked pork skin. They are made very similarly but would contain far less sodium since you season to taste with salt and pepper. Commercial brands add more sodium as a preservative.", "Per 1 ounce serving: 152 calories; 9 g fat; 3 g saturated fat; 17 g protein; 0 g carbohydrates; 0 g fiber; 515 g sodium (would actually be far less, depending on how much you salt your pork rinds).", "Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.", "You did it again! I’ve always tried to make chicharrones at home and now I know the secret! (At least I got what we call here cuerito which is just the crispy skin without the puffed up texture and yes it can be hard on the teeth!) You rock! 🙂", "Try this oven-baked and then fried method, it’s worked well for me. Be sure to cut off most of the fat layer, though. It provides too much moisture and they tend to get tough and chewy as they sit if you leave too much on.", "Hi Aishah – I seriously doubt any other skin would work – I can’t think of another domestic animal that has the same type/thickness of skin.", "Thanks for responding. Aishah, people do make chicken skin cracklins but I think it’s a very different process because pig skin is so tough. Google chicken cracklins though and you might find some good info on now to do those.", "Hi Aisha, my mum used to make it for us from chicken skin with some fat left on skin. It was crispy and delicious.", "I’ve been waiting for this recipe! See now I see it as an excuse to pick up pork belly to use the meat and then save the skin for chicharrones! Yum!!!", "Great idea – sourcing from your local farmer so you know it’s a trusted source. I’m impressed you made these!", "I have gotten pork skin from a local butcher. I used to use it for flavoring in ham and beans. I would love to make my own Chicharrones!", "Thanks for doing all of this work and experimentation Carolyn, I can’t wait to try these out! I’m always complaining that here in South Carolina it’s impossible to get ingredients like fresh vegetables and decent cheese, but one thing we have in abundance in every grocery store is pork skin! Now I know what to do with it thanks to you!!! 🙂", "Wow, really? Kind of jealous of the pork skin abundance in your area. But I do love my John Crow farm supply!", "Thanks so much for this recipe. My husband is from Mexico and loves “chicharron” but it is soooo different there–I actually kind of like it (and I don’t like the store bought stuff at all). If you’ve never had chicharron in salsa verde–that should be the way you eat it next! Thanks again. Going to contact my farmer ASAP!", "Thank you so much for this – I have to try it ASAP! I never managed to make them crispy and now I know why... I always left the nice fat on and never dried them in the oven 🙂", "Yep, that just doesn’t work. A thin layer of fat is fine but too thick and they won’t crisp up.", "Since pork is the preferred meat of Georgians everywhere, I doubt I’d have problems finding pork back fat here in Athens. (Plus I know someone whose dad used to own a pork processing business.) Now if I could only get the whole, “Pork rinds are the favorite snack of President Bush (the first)” out of my mind thing, I just may try these!", "Chicharrones are a guilty pleasure of mine – guilty because I always buy the store-bought ones and couldn’t get the trick of making them at home. Now I know how. Thanks for this.", "These look great! I have a question about storage: what’s the best way to store them? Can you freeze once cooked? Thank you", "So sorry, this comment somehow got buried and I didn’t see it until just now. I am doubtful you can freeze them as I think that would add moisture back into them and they would get chewy. I stored mine on the counter, uncovered for 3 days and they were fine. The frying really preserves them but you don’t want them in a closed container or they will get all chewy and tough.", "Thank you so much for this recipe. I have been wasting so much pork skin and oven time, I was ready to walk away. Tiny parts of the skin were crisp and beautiful, while others were tough and wouldn’t be any good! Going to give this a go and see what happens.", "Just one thing though, you go to the trouble of buying beautiful grass fed and therefore low Omega 6 meats, but you use a vegetable oil that is high in Omega 6, Grapeseed. I was a little confused there. I don’t go near any seed oil, otherwise known as vegetable oils.", "I only used a very little grapeseed to top up, since the lard from rendering the fat wasn’t quite enough. You can use whatever you wish, I do not get overly concerned as to O6 oils because I eat a wide variety of foods that give me O3.", "I noticed that you referenced John Crow Farm in this posting. Have you picked up from them lately? I imagine not because they seem to have gone out of business. That’s sad, true, but what’s sadder is the fact that they seem to have absconded with everyone’s money. I, for example, joined their meat, poultry, and vegetable shares in November, 2013. Paid $1300. I received two distributions since ... and now they have disappeared. They don’t respond to emails, don’t return phone calls, their face Book Page is gone and, when I drove to the farm yesterday, I couldn’t find a soul (despite there being dogs, caged chickens, ducks, etc.).", "Wow. Yep, we haven’t heard from them either and I just searched and found the thread on Chowhound. I’ve applied to join the FB group and plan on contacting a lawyer too, as well as seeing if PayPal can do anything. I can hardly believe it. Thankfully, we’d only paid up through June. But still, it’s about $500 worth of money.", "Instead of baking in the oven at 250 degrees, do you think leaving them in a dehydrator would work? I’m guessing the purpose of putting them in the oven is to dry them out. I want to make these so bad. I’m very fortunate that I have a supply of pastured and humanely raised pork!", "I can’t say for sure since I don’t have a dehydrator. Keep in mind that the gentle heat of the oven also melts away some of the remaining fat so that might be an issue in a dehydrator.", "Mmm I love me some pork rinds! I’ve made them myself, definitely not as hard as it I always thought. Yours look DELICIOUS!", "NICE ONE!... I do something similar every time I make lard – I buy half a pastured pig, and each time I get one I ask for EVERYTHING that is edible... so I get a fair amount of skin and fat (and the bits I do not want to eat I feed to the dog or the cat!)..... I am going to try your method next time I get one. Up to this time I have just rendered down the fat out of the skin and discarded them.... this sounds a much better way of doing things because I can use the rendered lard to cook the rinds an then I can put the rinds in lunch boxes.......", "Thank you very much for this recipe! You guided very detail. I was making pork rinds since last night and I just found this place 30mins ago. English isn’t my first language and I had looked for the recipe in my mother language... sadly, none recipe, so I decided to try English searching, and took me awhile to find out “pork rinds” instead of “crunchy fried pig skin” ( my English is so poor as you see �? ) I love your recipe! Again, thank you very much for sharing all to us. I can’t find the recipe in my language because people make and sell. However, I read that, if you want to keep it long, don’t fry them all once. After it’s totally dry (from oven as you guys used, or to us, we put them under the sun for 2 days), you can keep it in room temperature in a clean box or plastic bag, just fry whenever you want to eat. Hope it helps. Sorry for my bad English.", "I must try this! Thanks for the recipe; never thought of making my own! BTW, I live in Groton, MA! Our we neighbors?", "First hun, thank you 🙂 UR really good at speaking to people. And very well at explaining things. I don’t know,. Ur just darn cute. Lol. I have looked at a few rind recipes out of curiosity. I read yours because it looked like a really good recipe! I love the frying in the fat. I did have a huge suggestion for you. That I think you might love. I don’t want to ramble on here. So if you would like to email me ? This is if you are interested. It will help u a lot with the fat issue,. Make it easier on you. And also SHOULD cut down on your frying time. Rinds should only take about 30 seconds to one minute to completely fry up. Too bad we don’t have industrial fryers. Lol. That right there would take 10-15 seconds. Haha. Thank you sweetie. I hope I get to hear from you. Jw82610@gmail.com. Take care 🙂 and thank you again for sharing your recipe.", "I have been LOOKING for a keto friendly recipe for these! Stop living in my HEAD! LOL! In downtown L.A. they make the REAL thing! Crispy, thick and authentic near Olvera street! Im just toooo lazy to get over there! But this is making me also want to just pick up my mom and get down there! MUST try these! Thanks!", "I found a place for local, pastured and organic meats, including PORK! They also sell JUST THE SKIN! Awesome! $4.99/pound so I guess they ‘get it’ thats its valuable! LOL! I may pick up some pork belly while there. They even deliver to your door if you order $150 or more.... which Im not about to do so I will have to wait until the weekend to schlep over the hill to Hollywood! Im excited to find them! http://lindyandgrundy.com/", "Very cool! Once we move out to Portland, I am going to have to seek out a new source for myself.", "I too live in LA. I just emailed the place you recommended to find out if they have organic pork. Thanks!", "Chicharrones take care of the carbohydrate problem, but what about Omega 6 content? What oil are you guys using to fry them in and how much Omega 6 in the pork back fat and skin?", "If you’re cooking the skin in the fat (as this recipe does) from a pasture- raised animal, the Omega 6 content should be much lower and the Omega 3 content higher. If you’re using a factory-farmed animal, you’ll most-likely have a higher Omega 6 count.", "Has anyone tried to use crushed chicharrones as a coating for fried foods — either pan-fried or deep-fried? No idea whether it would work but it seems like it could be good for chicken, maybe even some fish, and certainly some vegetables. Just curious.", "I’d love to make these..someone gave me a very long strip of pork rind tonight..about 6 inches wide I rarely have oil at home. Guess they can’t be made without it? Margerine? What about cranking the heat up...or using the broil function?", "Please, please do not use margarine. That’s truly horrible stuff. I think if you really want to do this, you need to purchase some lard or oil.", "Broiling after drying is exactly what got me here. I like to make dried pork skin for my dog when I get a cut with skin on it. I happened to forget about it being in the oven after drying overnight and ended up with crackling Puffed right up to my surprise. Now my dog has some competition for the skins.", "Thank you very much for this recipe. I love pork rinds! Someday, when I can find organic pork, I’ll make some.", "Fell in love with chicharrones years back and did not discover them again till visiting in Mazatlan’s Central Market where they were for sale at bupkes prices.", "Are these what you would consider hard and crunchy, as opposed to light and puffy. I am looking for a crunchy cracklin more than a puffy pork rind type product", "Thanks for the info. How thick should the layer of fat be that is attached to the skin after trimming for frying", "No more than a few millimetres. If you leave too much on, the skin won’t get crisp. But keep that fat for other uses!", "I sent you a message via your contact page but will try this way as well. I know this is a long shot but we are close to you and have locally raised pork skin from a belly slab we used to cure and cold smoke our own bacon. Might you want it for a batch of chicharrones? Hate to see it wasted but we don’ use it...at least not yet.", "Well, I am no longer in Massachusetts now so I am not so sure we are close. I would take if we were but I now live in Oregon!", "Meg, are you in the Los Angeles area by chance? If so, I would like to pick up some of the chicharones.", "We have plenty of non gmo non soy and antibiotic free pork products. We are located in central South Carolina. All our pork is usda inspected and packaged. Check us out fairacreashomestead.com or fair acreas homestead on fb or call 803-351-3364.", "Here in the Philippines we like it with some meat make sure you do this on super low heat after the water boils off...and time is the most important ingredient i have found, but yes this is the best recipe i have found to make the best Chicharrón. Fore sure this is the best way to make it. Thanks Infobohol.com", "If you don’t live in a humid area, I find it best to store them out in the open so they remain crisp. A paper bag would work.", "[...] Homemade Healthy Chicharrones by All Day I Dream About Food. I have a think for pork rinds but I’ve never tried making them myself. Silly me! [...]", "[...] The scent of a particular brand of sunscreen transports me back to the beach (and my mother’s futile attempts to protect her bookish-child-of-Irish- descent’s skin from getting crispier than a chicharron). [...]", "[...] and gluten free pork rinds? Sign us up. This recipe from All Day I Dream About Food requires a little bit of extra work in the form of cutting and frying, but that work is certainly [...]", "Looking for the best low carb recipes? You've come to the right place! I'm Carolyn, a major carnivore and an unrepentant sweet tooth. Here you will find all you need to enjoy the low carb keto lifestyle to the fullest! 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It was in my younger,\nmore squeamish days, and may have something to do with the trauma of being\nchased around by a college friend with a dried pig’s ear he’d purchased for\nhis dog. Come to think of it, though, the store-bought brands still freak me\nout, what with all the additives, MSG, hydrogenated oils and other\nunmentionables. But having tasted some freshly made chicharrones at a few\nrestaurants, I no longer tar them all with the same brush. Pork rinds are\nbeing elevated from their junk food status into a true delicacy. I have\novercome my distaste for them and you will be glad I did. Because I have been\nexperimenting in the kitchen and can honestly say that homemade chicharrones\nare a delicious and healthy low carb snack. And they really aren’t that hard\nto make either. So let’s get cracklin...\n\nThe hardest part of the whole process is sourcing the pork skin. I couldn’t\nfind pork skin for love nor money at any regular grocery stores in my vicinity\nand was considering purchasing pork belly at a local Asian market because it\noften comes with the skin still attached. But this was a much pricier option\nand it went against my waste-not-want-not nature. Knowing that many butchers\nare simply throwing back fat and skin away since there is so little demand for\nit, I was sure I could find a better solution.\n\nEnter John Crow Farm in Groton, MA. I could go on and on about how much I love\nJohn Crow Farm. We discovered them at our local farmer’s market a few summers\nago and have been purchasing grassfed and pasture-raised meat from them ever\nsince. They offer a meat CSA and we get our share every month, a random\nmixture of beef, pork, lamb and chicken, with the occasional cut of goat\nthrown in for good measure. The carnivore in me loves the meat, of course, but\nI also appreciate the passion and personality of the farmers and farm workers.\nEvery so often we get updates and emails about goings-on at the farm that are\nwritten with a bitingly dry humour I love. They were clearly my best option\nfor pork skin and they happily included some in my next farm share. They\nwouldn’t take a penny in payment for it either and have said I can have as\nmuch of it as I want.\n\nSo with a veritable treasure trove of pork skin, I was off to the chicharrone\nraces. My first attempt was tasty but I wouldn’t call it a success. I left far\ntoo much of the fat on the skin, having read that it was fine to do so. This\nappealed to me in part because it eliminated the extra work of cutting the fat\noff the skin, but also because I thought it would be tastier. It is not fine\nto do so, however, since when you go to fry the pork rinds, the fat puffs up\ninto something resembling a pillow and floats with the pork skin on top. It’s\nlike a little life jacket for each piece of pork skin, rescuing it from\ndrowning in the hot oil. Your pork skin won’t sizzle and get all crispy, but\ninstead become hard and impossible to chew and the only part you will be able\nto eat is the fatty pillow attached to the skin.\n\nIt wasn’t until my third attempt that I nailed down the process and ended up\nwith perfectly crispy chicharrones. You really do need to remove the majority\nof the fat from the skin, and it’s not as hard as it appears. Cutting the skin\ninto long strips about 2 inches wide made the removal more manageable. I then\nscored the fat and the slid a sharp knife (really sharp knife, so get out that\nknife sharpener!) under the first piece of fat. Once that was removed, I could\nuse that part of the skin to hold onto and slide my knife easily under the\nremaining pieces of fat (see photo below). From there, I could cut my strips\nof skin into 2 inch pieces.\n\nThis leaves you with a lot of cubed fat and most recipes will tell you to\ndiscard it. Don’t you DARE! That is good stuff and super healthy if you’ve\nmanaged to procure some pasture-raised pork skin. You can do a number of\nthings with it, including making sausage, rendering your own lard (healthy\nlard!) and even using it to fry the chicharrones themselves. In fact, many\nrecipes I came across have you frying the chicharrones in lard and why not fry\nit in its own lard instead of the hydrogenated store bought variety? This last\ntime, I cubed the fat and froze about half of it for future sausage making,\nand then rendered the rest and used it to fry the chicharrones. It wasn’t\nquite enough lard, so I added some cooking oil (grapeseed) to top it up.\n\nWhen I started investigating making my own pork rinds, I saw any number of\nmethods and some of them were quite laborious. Hours of boiling in water to\nrender off the fat and soften the skin and then another hour of boiling in hot\noil until they puff up and become crispy. I was beginning to think I really\ndidn’t want to make them at all when I came across this recipe for Cuban\nChicharrones. It offered me a choice of two methods, one of which meant I\ncould turn on my oven at a low temperature for several hours and leave the\nskins to their own devices. Once they were sufficiently dried, I could then\nfry them up to cracklin’ perfection. It worked beautifully and I wouldn’t make\nthem any other way.\n\nAs for flavourings and seasonings, you have so many great choices. I’d say the\nbest approach to adding flavour is to wait until the crispy skins come out of\nthe hot fat, and then toss them immediately with any spices then. For now, I\nam just enjoying the flavour of the chicharrones all on their own, enhanced\nonly be a little salt and pepper.\n\n## Salt and Pepper Chicharrones\n\nprint shopping list\n\nServes Varied (depends on how many you make) adjust servings\n\nHomemade pork rinds, or chicharrones, are a healthy and flavorful low carb\nsnack without the additives or hydrogenated oils. The ultimate paleo snack!\n\n## Ingredients\n\n * 3 to 5 lbs pork back fat and skin\n * Extra cooking oil for topping up the pot if needed\n * Sea salt to taste\n * Pepper to taste\n\n## Instructions\n\n 1. Preheat oven to 250F and set a wire rack over a baking sheet.\n 2. Using a very sharp knife, cut pork skin and fat into long strips, about 2 inches wide. Score the fat on each strip every two inches. Insert knife carefully between skin and fat on one end of the strip and remove a portion of the fat (you will end up with a thin layer of fat still on the skin and that is fine).\n 3. Once that first part of fat is removed, you can hold the skin in one hand as you slide the knife down the strip to remove the majority of the fat. Again. a little fat still clinging to the skin is okay.\n 4. When the fat has been removed, cut each strip into 2 inch squares and place, fat-side down, on wire rack.\n 5. Bake 3 hours, until skin is completely dried out.\n 6. Meanwhile, if you want to use the pork fat to cook your chicharrones, place it in a large saucepan over medium low heat. Cook gently until most of the fat has liquified, about 2 hours. This is also the same way you can render lard for future cooking use. Use a slotted spoon to remove any remaining solids. Discard (or eat, they taste like bacon and are great on salad!).\n 7. When baking time is up, heat oil/lard to a depth of 1/3 in the pan. Or you can just have a few inches of oil and can cook your pork rinds in batches. Oil should be quite hot but not bubbling.\n 8. Add pork rinds and cook until they bubble and puff up, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle immediately with salt and pepper.\n\nby Carolyn\n\n## Recipe Notes\n\nThese counts reflect the nutrition in a serving of commercially made pork rinds because I could find no information regarding the nutrition of uncooked pork skin. They are made very similarly but would contain far less sodium since you season to taste with salt and pepper. Commercial brands add more sodium as a preservative.\n\nPer 1 ounce serving: 152 calories; 9 g fat; 3 g saturated fat; 17 g protein; 0\ng carbohydrates; 0 g fiber; 515 g sodium (would actually be far less,\ndepending on how much you salt your pork rinds).\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\nPin\n\nStumble\n\nYum\n\nFiled Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo Tagged With:\nlard, pork, pork skin, salt\n\n### Nutritional Disclaimer\n\nPlease note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply\nrecounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here\nshould be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor\nbefore starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional\ninformation for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is\ncalculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final\ncarb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose\nlevels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should\nindependently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on\nthem. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to\nany act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in\nthis website.\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Ivonne says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 8:59 am\n\nYou did it again! I’ve always tried to make chicharrones at home and now I\nknow the secret! (At least I got what we call here cuerito which is just the\ncrispy skin without the puffed up texture and yes it can be hard on the\nteeth!) You rock! 🙂\n\nReply\n\n Carolyn says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:10 am\n\nTry this oven-baked and then fried method, it’s worked well for me. Be sure to\ncut off most of the fat layer, though. It provides too much moisture and they\ntend to get tough and chewy as they sit if you leave too much on.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:35 am\n\nWOW are you serious? I am so pinning this to the super bowl board!\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:41 am\n\nThanks, Jocelyn!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Bredna@SuagrFreeMom says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 10:37 am\n\nI WANT!!!! This look fantastic Carolyn!\n\nReply\n\n 4. Aishah @ Coffee, Love, Health says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 11:19 am\n\nFor someone who doesn’t eat pork, do you think it would be just as good with\nanother meat’s fat?\n\nReply\n\n * Christiana says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:23 pm\n\nHi Aishah – I seriously doubt any other skin would work – I can’t think of\nanother domestic animal that has the same type/thickness of skin.\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:32 pm\n\nThanks for responding. Aishah, people do make chicken skin cracklins but I\nthink it’s a very different process because pig skin is so tough. Google\nchicken cracklins though and you might find some good info on now to do those.\n\nReply\n\n * Mary says\n\nDecember 17, 2016 at 10:39 pm\n\nHi Aisha, my mum used to make it for us from chicken skin with some fat left\non skin. It was crispy and delicious.\n\nReply\n\n * Ratna says\n\nJune 12, 2015 at 2:31 am\n\nYou can also make soy chicharones by frying strips of flat dried tofu,\navailable in Asian food stores.\n\nReply\n\n 5. Susan says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 4:55 pm\n\nI’ve been waiting for this recipe! See now I see it as an excuse to pick up\npork belly to use the meat and then save the skin for chicharrones! Yum!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:30 pm\n\nThat’s a great idea, Susan!\n\nReply\n\n 6. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:12 pm\n\nWhat an undertaking! My husband would go crazy for these.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Jeanette \| Jeanette's Healthy Living says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:50 pm\n\nGreat idea – sourcing from your local farmer so you know it’s a trusted\nsource. I’m impressed you made these!\n\nReply\n\n 8. Mary says\n\nJanuary 29, 2014 at 11:12 pm\n\nI have gotten pork skin from a local butcher. I used to use it for flavoring\nin ham and beans. I would love to make my own Chicharrones!\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:12 am\n\nDefinitely try it!\n\nReply\n\n 9. mellissa @ ibreatheimhungry says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:34 am\n\nThanks for doing all of this work and experimentation Carolyn, I can’t wait to\ntry these out! I’m always complaining that here in South Carolina it’s\nimpossible to get ingredients like fresh vegetables and decent cheese, but one\nthing we have in abundance in every grocery store is pork skin! Now I know\nwhat to do with it thanks to you!!! 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:11 am\n\nWow, really? Kind of jealous of the pork skin abundance in your area. But I do\nlove my John Crow farm supply!\n\nReply\n\n 10. Karen Olayo says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:44 am\n\nThanks so much for this recipe. My husband is from Mexico and loves\n“chicharron” but it is soooo different there–I actually kind of like it (and I\ndon’t like the store bought stuff at all). If you’ve never had chicharron in\nsalsa verde–that should be the way you eat it next! Thanks again. Going to\ncontact my farmer ASAP!\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:59 am\n\nI love salsa verde! Next time I make them, that’s on my list!\n\nReply\n\n 11. Martina says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:37 am\n\nThank you so much for this – I have to try it ASAP! I never managed to make\nthem crispy and now I know why... I always left the nice fat on and never\ndried them in the oven 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:33 pm\n\nYep, that just doesn’t work. A thin layer of fat is fine but too thick and\nthey won’t crisp up.\n\nReply\n\n 12. Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! says\n\nJanuary 31, 2014 at 1:42 pm\n\nSince pork is the preferred meat of Georgians everywhere, I doubt I’d have\nproblems finding pork back fat here in Athens. (Plus I know someone whose dad\nused to own a pork processing business.) Now if I could only get the whole,\n“Pork rinds are the favorite snack of President Bush (the first)” out of my\nmind thing, I just may try these!\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJanuary 31, 2014 at 4:26 pm\n\nOh my. Well, at least it’s Georgie Senior and not junior.\n\nReply\n\n 13. Joshua Hampton says\n\nFebruary 1, 2014 at 10:09 am\n\nChicharrones are a guilty pleasure of mine – guilty because I always buy the\nstore-bought ones and couldn’t get the trick of making them at home. Now I\nknow how. Thanks for this.\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nFebruary 1, 2014 at 1:38 pm\n\nThanks Joshua!\n\nReply\n\n 14. Shaina says\n\nFebruary 2, 2014 at 12:24 pm\n\nNow THESE are some chicharrones I can get behind.\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nFebruary 2, 2014 at 1:23 pm\n\nI know! I love them and I love knowing they are good for me.\n\nReply\n\n 15. AMANDA says\n\nFebruary 9, 2014 at 7:55 am\n\nThese look great! I have a question about storage: what’s the best way to\nstore them? Can you freeze once cooked? Thank you\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:02 am\n\nHi Amanda,\n\nSo sorry, this comment somehow got buried and I didn’t see it until just now.\nI am doubtful you can freeze them as I think that would add moisture back into\nthem and they would get chewy. I stored mine on the counter, uncovered for 3\ndays and they were fine. The frying really preserves them but you don’t want\nthem in a closed container or they will get all chewy and tough.\n\nReply\n\n 16. Dale Hoffman says\n\nFebruary 21, 2014 at 11:20 pm\n\nThank you so much for this recipe. I have been wasting so much pork skin and\noven time, I was ready to walk away. Tiny parts of the skin were crisp and\nbeautiful, while others were tough and wouldn’t be any good! Going to give\nthis a go and see what happens.\n\nJust one thing though, you go to the trouble of buying beautiful grass fed and\ntherefore low Omega 6 meats, but you use a vegetable oil that is high in Omega\n6, Grapeseed. I was a little confused there. I don’t go near any seed oil,\notherwise known as vegetable oils.\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nFebruary 22, 2014 at 11:00 am\n\nI only used a very little grapeseed to top up, since the lard from rendering\nthe fat wasn’t quite enough. You can use whatever you wish, I do not get\noverly concerned as to O6 oils because I eat a wide variety of foods that give\nme O3.\n\nReply\n\n 17. lescaret says\n\nApril 4, 2014 at 12:55 pm\n\nI noticed that you referenced John Crow Farm in this posting. Have you picked\nup from them lately? I imagine not because they seem to have gone out of\nbusiness. That’s sad, true, but what’s sadder is the fact that they seem to\nhave absconded with everyone’s money. I, for example, joined their meat,\npoultry, and vegetable shares in November, 2013. Paid $1300. I received two\ndistributions since ... and now they have disappeared. They don’t respond to\nemails, don’t return phone calls, their face Book Page is gone and, when I\ndrove to the farm yesterday, I couldn’t find a soul (despite there being dogs,\ncaged chickens, ducks, etc.).\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nApril 4, 2014 at 5:08 pm\n\nWow. Yep, we haven’t heard from them either and I just searched and found the\nthread on Chowhound. I’ve applied to join the FB group and plan on contacting\na lawyer too, as well as seeing if PayPal can do anything. I can hardly\nbelieve it. Thankfully, we’d only paid up through June. But still, it’s about\n$500 worth of money.\n\nReply\n\n 18. Deborah says\n\nApril 15, 2014 at 12:29 pm\n\nInstead of baking in the oven at 250 degrees, do you think leaving them in a\ndehydrator would work? I’m guessing the purpose of putting them in the oven is\nto dry them out. I want to make these so bad. I’m very fortunate that I have a\nsupply of pastured and humanely raised pork!\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nApril 15, 2014 at 6:28 pm\n\nI can’t say for sure since I don’t have a dehydrator. Keep in mind that the\ngentle heat of the oven also melts away some of the remaining fat so that\nmight be an issue in a dehydrator.\n\nReply\n\n 19. Erin says\n\nJune 4, 2014 at 9:13 pm\n\nMmm I love me some pork rinds! I’ve made them myself, definitely not as hard\nas it I always thought. Yours look DELICIOUS!\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJune 5, 2014 at 5:54 am\n\nThanks!\n\nReply\n\n 20. Salixisme says\n\nJune 5, 2014 at 5:06 pm\n\nNICE ONE!... I do something similar every time I make lard – I buy half a\npastured pig, and each time I get one I ask for EVERYTHING that is edible...\nso I get a fair amount of skin and fat (and the bits I do not want to eat I\nfeed to the dog or the cat!)..... I am going to try your method next time I\nget one. Up to this time I have just rendered down the fat out of the skin and\ndiscarded them.... this sounds a much better way of doing things because I can\nuse the rendered lard to cook the rinds an then I can put the rinds in lunch\nboxes.......\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJune 5, 2014 at 8:28 pm\n\nI don’t have the freezer space for a half a pastured pig. Wish I did!\n\nReply\n\n 21. Mayren says\n\nJuly 31, 2014 at 1:42 pm\n\nI love chicharrones! And they taste great with guacamole!\n\nReply\n\n 22. Oanh Van says\n\nAugust 27, 2014 at 5:44 am\n\nThank you very much for this recipe! You guided very detail. I was making pork\nrinds since last night and I just found this place 30mins ago. English isn’t\nmy first language and I had looked for the recipe in my mother language...\nsadly, none recipe, so I decided to try English searching, and took me awhile\nto find out “pork rinds” instead of “crunchy fried pig skin” ( my English is\nso poor as you see �? ) I love your recipe! Again, thank you very much for\nsharing all to us. I can’t find the recipe in my language because people make\nand sell. However, I read that, if you want to keep it long, don’t fry them\nall once. After it’s totally dry (from oven as you guys used, or to us, we put\nthem under the sun for 2 days), you can keep it in room temperature in a clean\nbox or plastic bag, just fry whenever you want to eat. Hope it helps. Sorry\nfor my bad English.\n\nReply\n\n 23. Jamal Shabazz says\n\nSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:50 pm\n\nFilet knife would work better for that step.\n\nReply\n\n 24. Laura F. says\n\nSeptember 26, 2014 at 7:03 am\n\nI must try this! Thanks for the recipe; never thought of making my own! BTW, I\nlive in Groton, MA! Our we neighbors?\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nSeptember 26, 2014 at 8:56 am\n\nNo, I don’t live in Groton. I am much closer to Boston. Hope you love the\nrecipe!\n\nReply\n\n 25. Jessica w. says\n\nOctober 10, 2014 at 2:53 am\n\nFirst hun, thank you 🙂 UR really good at speaking to people. And very well at\nexplaining things. I don’t know,. Ur just darn cute. Lol. I have looked at a\nfew rind recipes out of curiosity. I read yours because it looked like a\nreally good recipe! I love the frying in the fat. I did have a huge suggestion\nfor you. That I think you might love. I don’t want to ramble on here. So if\nyou would like to email me ? This is if you are interested. It will help u a\nlot with the fat issue,. Make it easier on you. And also SHOULD cut down on\nyour frying time. Rinds should only take about 30 seconds to one minute to\ncompletely fry up. Too bad we don’t have industrial fryers. Lol. That right\nthere would take 10-15 seconds. Haha. Thank you sweetie. I hope I get to hear\nfrom you. Jw82610@gmail.com. Take care 🙂 and thank you again for sharing your\nrecipe.\n\nReply\n\n 26. JAMIE says\n\nNovember 3, 2014 at 4:02 pm\n\nI have been LOOKING for a keto friendly recipe for these! Stop living in my\nHEAD! LOL! In downtown L.A. they make the REAL thing! Crispy, thick and\nauthentic near Olvera street! Im just toooo lazy to get over there! But this\nis making me also want to just pick up my mom and get down there! MUST try\nthese! Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n 27. JAMIE says\n\nNovember 3, 2014 at 4:55 pm\n\nI found a place for local, pastured and organic meats, including PORK! They\nalso sell JUST THE SKIN! Awesome! $4.99/pound so I guess they ‘get it’ thats\nits valuable! LOL! I may pick up some pork belly while there. They even\ndeliver to your door if you order $150 or more.... which Im not about to do so\nI will have to wait until the weekend to schlep over the hill to Hollywood! Im\nexcited to find them! http://lindyandgrundy.com/\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nNovember 4, 2014 at 5:59 am\n\nVery cool! Once we move out to Portland, I am going to have to seek out a new\nsource for myself.\n\nReply\n\n * Raneil says\n\nJanuary 20, 2016 at 1:21 pm\n\nI too live in LA. I just emailed the place you recommended to find out if they\nhave organic pork. Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n 28. Lonnie says\n\nNovember 25, 2014 at 2:15 pm\n\nChicharrones take care of the carbohydrate problem, but what about Omega 6\ncontent? What oil are you guys using to fry them in and how much Omega 6 in\nthe pork back fat and skin?\n\nReply\n\n * Allison says\n\nFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:07 pm\n\nIf you’re cooking the skin in the fat (as this recipe does) from a pasture-\nraised animal, the Omega 6 content should be much lower and the Omega 3\ncontent higher. If you’re using a factory-farmed animal, you’ll most-likely\nhave a higher Omega 6 count.\n\nReply\n\n 29. Melissa says\n\nJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:33 pm\n\nSo does the butcher take the hair off of the skin? If not, how is that part\nhandled??\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJanuary 10, 2015 at 2:12 pm\n\nYes it comes with the hair removed.\n\nReply\n\n 30. Tom says\n\nMarch 11, 2015 at 6:47 pm\n\nHas anyone tried to use crushed chicharrones as a coating for fried foods —\neither pan-fried or deep-fried? No idea whether it would work but it seems\nlike it could be good for chicken, maybe even some fish, and certainly some\nvegetables. Just curious.\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nMarch 11, 2015 at 7:24 pm\n\nYes, many people use crushed pork rinds for coating.\n\nReply\n\n 31. Peter says\n\nNovember 9, 2015 at 2:21 am\n\nI’d love to make these..someone gave me a very long strip of pork rind\ntonight..about 6 inches wide I rarely have oil at home. Guess they can’t be\nmade without it? Margerine? What about cranking the heat up...or using the\nbroil function?\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nNovember 9, 2015 at 11:03 am\n\nPlease, please do not use margarine. That’s truly horrible stuff. I think if\nyou really want to do this, you need to purchase some lard or oil.\n\nReply\n\n * Patrick says\n\nJune 19, 2016 at 9:41 am\n\nBroiling after drying is exactly what got me here. I like to make dried pork\nskin for my dog when I get a cut with skin on it. I happened to forget about\nit being in the oven after drying overnight and ended up with crackling Puffed\nright up to my surprise. Now my dog has some competition for the skins.\n\nReply\n\n 32. Raneil says\n\nJanuary 20, 2016 at 1:29 pm\n\nThank you very much for this recipe. I love pork rinds! Someday, when I can\nfind organic pork, I’ll make some.\n\nReply\n\n 33. old.frt says\n\nJanuary 23, 2016 at 5:55 pm\n\nFell in love with chicharrones years back and did not discover them again till\nvisiting in Mazatlan’s Central Market where they were for sale at bupkes\nprices.\n\nYour write-up has been bookmarked for future reference!\n\nThank you.\n\n-p-.\n\nReply\n\n 34. Jim Benjamin says\n\nApril 9, 2016 at 10:53 am\n\nAre these what you would consider hard and crunchy, as opposed to light and\npuffy. I am looking for a crunchy cracklin more than a puffy pork rind type\nproduct\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nApril 9, 2016 at 1:33 pm\n\nCrunchy, yes, but make sure you get that oil nice and hot!\n\nReply\n\n * Jim Benjamin says\n\nApril 13, 2016 at 6:28 am\n\nThanks for the info. How thick should the layer of fat be that is attached to\nthe skin after trimming for frying\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nApril 13, 2016 at 6:42 am\n\nNo more than a few millimetres. If you leave too much on, the skin won’t get\ncrisp. But keep that fat for other uses!\n\nReply\n\n * Jim Benjamin says\n\nApril 30, 2016 at 8:18 pm\n\nI have made a few batches and they are great!! Thanks for the recipe 😋\n\n 35. Meg says\n\nJune 11, 2016 at 9:44 am\n\nI sent you a message via your contact page but will try this way as well. I\nknow this is a long shot but we are close to you and have locally raised pork\nskin from a belly slab we used to cure and cold smoke our own bacon. Might you\nwant it for a batch of chicharrones? Hate to see it wasted but we don’ use\nit...at least not yet.\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nJune 11, 2016 at 9:53 am\n\nWell, I am no longer in Massachusetts now so I am not so sure we are close. I\nwould take if we were but I now live in Oregon!\n\nReply\n\n * Raneil says\n\nJune 11, 2016 at 11:35 am\n\nMeg, are you in the Los Angeles area by chance? If so, I would like to pick up\nsome of the chicharones.\n\nReply\n\n 36. Kathy Templeton says\n\nJuly 20, 2016 at 10:00 am\n\nWe have plenty of non gmo non soy and antibiotic free pork products. We are\nlocated in central South Carolina. All our pork is usda inspected and\npackaged. Check us out fairacreashomestead.com or fair acreas homestead on fb\nor call 803-351-3364.\n\nReply\n\n 37. Jerry Rice says\n\nJanuary 6, 2017 at 9:38 am\n\nHere in the Philippines we like it with some meat make sure you do this on\nsuper low heat after the water boils off...and time is the most important\ningredient i have found, but yes this is the best recipe i have found to make\nthe best Chicharrón. Fore sure this is the best way to make it. Thanks\nInfobohol.com\n\nReply\n\n 38. Lusine Roy says\n\nMarch 24, 2017 at 10:32 am\n\nMade a huge batch but not sure how to store them, any ideas would help, thanks\nfor the recipe\n\nReply\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nMarch 24, 2017 at 1:32 pm\n\nIf you don’t live in a humid area, I find it best to store them out in the\nopen so they remain crisp. A paper bag would work.\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. 60 Big Game Super Snacks says:\n\nFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:13 pm\n\n[...] Homemade Healthy Chicharrones by All Day I Dream About Food. I have a\nthink for pork rinds but I’ve never tried making them myself. Silly me! [...]\n\nReply\n\n 2. Smells like summer spirit: Summer scent memories \| Emmet Street Creations says:\n\nJune 16, 2014 at 7:32 am\n\n[...] The scent of a particular brand of sunscreen transports me back to the\nbeach (and my mother’s futile attempts to protect her bookish-child-of-Irish-\ndescent’s skin from getting crispier than a chicharron). [...]\n\nReply\n\n 3. 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All angles\ninscribed in a circle and subtended by the same chord are equal. The converse\nis also true: The locus of all points from which a given segment subtends\nequal angles is a circle.\n\nIn the left figure above,\n\n\|\n\n(1) \n \n--- \n \n(Jurgensen 1963, p. 345). In the right figure above,\n\n(2) \n \n--- \n \nwhich is a statement of the fact that the circle power is independent of the\nchoice of the line (Coxeter 1969, p. 81; Jurgensen 1963, p. 346).\n\nGiven any closed convex curve, it is possible to find a point through which\nthree chords, inclined to one another at angles of , pass such that is the\nmidpoint of all three (Wells 1991).\n\nLet a circle of radius have a chord at distance . The area enclosed by the\nchord, shown as the shaded region in the above figure, is then\n\n(3) \n \n--- \n \nBut\n\n(4) \n \n--- \n \nso\n\n(5) \n \n--- \n \nand\n\n(6) \n \n--- \n \n(7) \n \nChecking the limits, when , and when ,\n\n(8) \n \n--- \n \nthe expected area of the semicircle.\n\nSEE ALSO: Annulus, Apothem, Arc, Bertrand's Problem, Chordal Theorem, Circle\nPower, Circular Sector, Circular Segment, Concentric Circles, Cycle Chord,\nHolditch's Theorem, Radius, Sagitta, Secant Line, Semicircle\n\nREFERENCES:\n\nCoxeter, H. S. M. Introduction to Geometry, 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, 1969.\n\nJurgensen, R. C.; Donnelly, A. J.; and Dolciani, M. P. Th. 42 in Modern\nGeometry: Structure and Method. Boston, MA: Houghton-Mifflin, 1963.\n\nWells, D. The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Geometry. London:\nPenguin, p. 29, 1991.\n\nReferenced on Wolfram\|Alpha: Chord\n\nCITE THIS AS:\n\nWeisstein, Eric W. \"Chord.\" From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource.\nhttps://mathworld.wolfram.com/Chord.html\n\n# Wolfram Web Resources\n\nMathematica »\n\nThe #1 tool for creating Demonstrations and anything technical.\n\n\|\n\nWolfram\|Alpha »\n\nExplore anything with the first computational knowledge engine.\n\n\|\n\nWolfram Demonstrations Project »\n\nExplore thousands of free applications across science, mathematics,\nengineering, technology, business, art, finance, social sciences, and more. \n \n---\|---\|--- \n \nComputerbasedmath.org »\n\nJoin the initiative for modernizing math education.\n\n\|\n\nOnline Integral Calculator »\n\nSolve integrals with Wolfram\|Alpha.\n\n\|\n\nStep-by-step Solutions »\n\nWalk through homework problems step-by-step from beginning to end. 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Assumes inside dimensions of the tank.", "Enter U.S. dimensions in feet (ft) or inches (in), or metric dimensions in meters (m) or centimeters (cm). Results are presented in U.S. fluid gallons, Imperial (UK) gallons, cubic feet (ft3), metric liters and cubic meters (m3).", "Actual fill volumes may differ. Tank volume calculations are based on tank geometries shown below. These tank shapes are calculated assuming exact geometric solid shapes such as cylinders, circles and spheres. Actual water and oil tanks may not be perfect geometric shapes or might have other features not accounted for here so, these calculations should only be considered estimates.", "The methods below will give you cubic measures such as ft^3 or m^3 depending on your units of measure. If you're calculating filled tank volume by hand using these methods you can covert cubic feet to gallons, and cubic meters to liters using our Volume Conversion Calculator.", "Total volume of a cylinder shaped tank is the area, A, of the circular end times the length, l. A = πr^2 where r is the radius which is equal to 1/2 the diameter or d/2. Therefore: V(tank) = πr^2l", "Calculate the filled volume of a horizontal cylinder tank by first finding the area, A, of a circular segment and multiplying it by the length, l.", "Area of the circular segment, the grey shaded area, is A = (1/2)r^2(θ - sinθ) where θ = 2arccos(m/r) and θ is in radians. Therefore, V(segment) = (1/2)r^2(θ - sinθ)l. If the fill height f is less than 1/2 of d then we use the segment created from the filled height and V(fill) = V(segment). However, if the fill height f is greater than 1/2 of d then we use the segment that is created by the empty portion of the tank and subtract it from the total volume to get the filled volume; V(fill) = V(tank) - V(segment).", "Total volume of a cylinder shaped tank is the area, A, of the circular end times the height, h. A = πr^2 where r is the radius which is equal to d/2. Therefore: V(tank) = πr^2h", "The filled volume of a vertical cylinder tank is just a shorter cylinder with the same radius, r, and diameter, d, but height is now the fill height or f. Therefore: V(fill) = πr^2f", "The filled volume of a rectangular tank is just a shorter height with the same length and width. The new height is the fill height or f. Therefore: V(fill) = lwf", "Volume of an oval tank is calculated by finding the area, A, of the end, which is the shape of a stadium, and multiplying it by the length, l. A = πr^2 + 2ra and it can be proven that r = h/2 and a = w - h where w>h must always be true. Therefore: V(tank) = (πr^2 + 2ra)l", "Volume of fill of a horizontal oval tank is best calculated if we assume it is 2 halves of a cylinder separated by a rectangular tank. We then calculate fill volume of 1) a Horizontal Cylinder Tank where l = l, f = f, and diameter d = h, and 2) a Rectangle Tank where l = l, f = f, and rectangle width w is a = w", "To calculate volume of an oval tank find the area, A, of the end, which is the shape of a stadium, and multiply it by the length, l. A = πr^2 + 2ra and it can be proven that r = w/2 and a = h - w where h>w must always be true. Therefore: V(tank) = (πr^2 + 2ra)l", "To calculate fill volume of a vertical oval tank it is best if we assume it is 2 halves of a cylinder separated by a rectangular tank. With r = w/2 = height of the semicircle ends, we can define 3 general fill position areas.", "Fill, f < r We calculate fill volume using the circular segment method, as in a Horizontal Cylinder Tank, for the filled portion.", "Fill, f > r and f < (r+a) The filled volume is exactly 1/2 of the cylinder portion plus the volume of fill inside the rectangular portion.", "Fill, f > (r+a) and f < h We calculate fill volume using the circular segment method, as in a Horizontal Cylinder Tank, for the empty portion. Volume will be V(tank) - V(segment).", "We treat a capsule as a sphere of diameter d split in half and separated by a cylinder of diameter d and height a. Where r = d/2. V(sphere) = (4/3)πr^3, and V(cylinder) = πr^2a, therefore V(capsule) = πr^2((4/3)r + a)", "Volume of fill for a horizontal capsule is done by using the circular segment method for the Horizontal Cylinder and, with a similar approach, using calculations of a spherical cap for the sphere section of the tank where, V(spherical cap) = (1/3)πh^2(3R - h)", "To calculate the volume of a vertical capsule tank treat the capsule as a sphere of diameter d split in half and separated by a cylinder of diameter d and height a. Where r = d/2. V(capsule) = πr^2((4/3)r + a)", "To calculate fill volume of a vertical capsule calculate in a fashion similar to the method used for the Vertical Oval Tank where r = d/2 = height of each hemisphere end.", "Fill, f > r and f < (r+a) The filled volume is exactly 1/2 of the sphere portion plus the volume of fill inside the vertical cylinder portion.", "Fill, f > (r+a) and f < h We calculate fill volume using the spherical cap method for the empty portion. Volume will be V(tank) - V(spherical cap)." ] }, "parsed_md": "Tank Volume Calculator\n\nskip to calculator\n\nskip to main content\n\nCalculator Soup^®\n\nOnline Calculators\n\nBasic Calculator\n\nCalculators\n\n>\n\nConstruction\n\n>\n\nTank Volume Calculator\n\n# Tank Volume Calculator\n\nSend me your suggestions\n\nGet a Widget for this Calculator\n\n© Calculator Soup\n\nShare this Calculator & Page\n\n## Tank Schematic: Horizontal Cylinder with flat tank heads\n\n## Calculator Use\n\nEstimate the total capacity and filled volumes in gallons and liters of tanks\nsuch as oil tanks and water tanks. Assumes inside dimensions of the tank.\n\nEnter U.S. dimensions in feet (ft) or inches (in), or metric dimensions in\nmeters (m) or centimeters (cm). Results are presented in U.S. fluid gallons,\nImperial (UK) gallons, cubic feet (ft3), metric liters and cubic meters (m3).\n\nActual fill volumes may differ. Tank volume calculations are based on tank geometries shown below. These tank shapes are calculated assuming exact geometric solid shapes such as cylinders, circles and spheres. Actual water and oil tanks may not be perfect geometric shapes or might have other features not accounted for here so, these calculations should only be considered estimates.\n\n## Methods to calculate the volume of tanks and the volume of a liquid inside\na tank\n\nThe methods below will give you cubic measures such as ft^3 or m^3 depending\non your units of measure. If you're calculating filled tank volume by hand\nusing these methods you can covert cubic feet to gallons, and cubic meters to\nliters using our Volume Conversion Calculator.\n\n### Horizontal Cylinder Tank\n\nTotal volume of a cylinder shaped tank is the area, A, of the circular end\ntimes the length, l. A = πr^2 where r is the radius which is equal to 1/2 the\ndiameter or d/2. Therefore: V(tank) = πr^2l\n\nCalculate the filled volume of a horizontal cylinder tank by first finding the\narea, A, of a circular segment and multiplying it by the length, l.\n\nArea of the circular segment, the grey shaded area, is A = (1/2)r^2(θ - sinθ)\nwhere θ = 2arccos(m/r) and θ is in radians. Therefore, V(segment) =\n(1/2)r^2(θ - sinθ)l. If the fill height f is less than 1/2 of d then we use\nthe segment created from the filled height and V(fill) = V(segment). However,\nif the fill height f is greater than 1/2 of d then we use the segment that is\ncreated by the empty portion of the tank and subtract it from the total volume\nto get the filled volume; V(fill) = V(tank) - V(segment).\n\n### Vertical Cylinder Tank\n\nTotal volume of a cylinder shaped tank is the area, A, of the circular end\ntimes the height, h. A = πr^2 where r is the radius which is equal to d/2.\nTherefore: V(tank) = πr^2h\n\nThe filled volume of a vertical cylinder tank is just a shorter cylinder with\nthe same radius, r, and diameter, d, but height is now the fill height or f.\nTherefore: V(fill) = πr^2f\n\n### Rectangle Tank\n\nTotal volume of a rectangular prism shaped tank is length times width times\nheight. Therefore, V(tank) = lwh\n\nThe filled volume of a rectangular tank is just a shorter height with the same\nlength and width. The new height is the fill height or f. Therefore: V(fill) =\nlwf\n\n### Horizontal Oval Tank\n\nVolume of an oval tank is calculated by finding the area, A, of the end, which\nis the shape of a stadium, and multiplying it by the length, l. A = πr^2 + 2ra\nand it can be proven that r = h/2 and a = w - h where w>h must always be true.\nTherefore: V(tank) = (πr^2 + 2ra)l\n\nVolume of fill of a horizontal oval tank is best calculated if we assume it is\n2 halves of a cylinder separated by a rectangular tank. We then calculate fill\nvolume of 1) a Horizontal Cylinder Tank where l = l, f = f, and diameter d =\nh, and 2) a Rectangle Tank where l = l, f = f, and rectangle width w is a = w\n- h of the oval tank. V(fill) = V(fill-horizontal-cylinder) + V(fill-\nrectangle)\n\n### Vertical Oval Tank\n\nTo calculate volume of an oval tank find the area, A, of the end, which is the\nshape of a stadium, and multiply it by the length, l. A = πr^2 + 2ra and it\ncan be proven that r = w/2 and a = h - w where h>w must always be true.\nTherefore: V(tank) = (πr^2 + 2ra)l\n\nTo calculate fill volume of a vertical oval tank it is best if we assume it is\n2 halves of a cylinder separated by a rectangular tank. With r = w/2 = height\nof the semicircle ends, we can define 3 general fill position areas.\n\n * Fill, f < r We calculate fill volume using the circular segment method, as in a Horizontal Cylinder Tank, for the filled portion.\n * Fill, f > r and f < (r+a) The filled volume is exactly 1/2 of the cylinder portion plus the volume of fill inside the rectangular portion.\n * Fill, f > (r+a) and f < h We calculate fill volume using the circular segment method, as in a Horizontal Cylinder Tank, for the empty portion. Volume will be V(tank) - V(segment).\n\n### Horizontal Capsule Tank\n\nWe treat a capsule as a sphere of diameter d split in half and separated by a\ncylinder of diameter d and height a. Where r = d/2. V(sphere) = (4/3)πr^3, and\nV(cylinder) = πr^2a, therefore V(capsule) = πr^2((4/3)r + a)\n\nVolume of fill for a horizontal capsule is done by using the circular segment\nmethod for the Horizontal Cylinder and, with a similar approach, using\ncalculations of a spherical cap for the sphere section of the tank where,\nV(spherical cap) = (1/3)πh^2(3R - h)\n\n### Vertical Capsule Tank\n\nTo calculate the volume of a vertical capsule tank treat the capsule as a\nsphere of diameter d split in half and separated by a cylinder of diameter d\nand height a. Where r = d/2. V(capsule) = πr^2((4/3)r + a)\n\nTo calculate fill volume of a vertical capsule calculate in a fashion similar\nto the method used for the Vertical Oval Tank where r = d/2 = height of each\nhemisphere end.\n\n * Fill, f < r We calculate fill volume using the spherical cap method, for the filled portion.\n * Fill, f > r and f < (r+a) The filled volume is exactly 1/2 of the sphere portion plus the volume of fill inside the vertical cylinder portion.\n * Fill, f > (r+a) and f < h We calculate fill volume using the spherical cap method for the empty portion. Volume will be V(tank) - V(spherical cap).\n\n### Horizontal 2:1 Elliptical\n\nHorizontal 2:1 Elliptical with 2:1 semi elliptical tank heads\n\n### Horizontal Dish Ends\n\nHorizontal Dish Ends with dish only tank heads\n\nCite this content, page or calculator as:\n\nFurey, Edward \"Tank Volume Calculator\"; CalculatorSoup,\nhttps://www.calculatorsoup.com - Online Calculators\n\nFollow CalculatorSoup:\n\nHelp \| Requests & Suggestions \| Contact Us\n\nLegal Information & Terms of Use \| Privacy Policy\n\nOnline Calculator Categories \| Calculator List \| Converter List \| Site Map\n\n© 2006 -2021CalculatorSoup® All rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://mathworld.wolfram.com/CircularSegment.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210902052227/https://mathworld.wolfram.com/CircularSegment.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Circular Segment -- from Wolfram MathWorld", "passages": [ "A portion of a disk whose upper boundary is a (circular) arc and whose lower boundary is a chord making a central angle radians (), illustrated above as the shaded region. The entire wedge-shaped area is known as a circular sector.", "Circular segments are implemented in the Wolfram Language as DiskSegment[x, y, r, q1, q2]. Elliptical segments are similarly implemented as DiskSegment[x, y, r1, r2, q1, q2].", "Let be the radius of the circle, the chord length, the arc length, the height of the arced portion, and the height of the triangular portion. Then the radius is", "The area of the (shaded) segment is then simply given by the area of the circular sector (the entire wedge-shaped portion) minus the area of the bottom triangular portion,", "where the formula for the isosceles triangle in terms of the polygon vertex angle has been used (Beyer 1987). These formula find application in the common case of determining the volume of fluid in a cylindrical segment (i.e., horizontal cylindrical tank) based on the height of the fluid in the tank.", "Checking shows that this obeys the proper limits for a semicircle () and for a point mass at the top of the segment ().", "Finding the value of such that the circular segment (left figure) has area equal to 1/4 of the circle (right figure) is sometimes known as the quarter- tank problem.", "Collection of teaching and learning tools built by Wolfram education experts: dynamic textbook, lesson plans, widgets, interactive Demonstrations, and more." ] }, "parsed_md": "Circular Segment -- from Wolfram MathWorld\n\nAlgebra\n\nApplied Mathematics\n\nCalculus and Analysis\n\nDiscrete Mathematics\n\nFoundations of Mathematics\n\nGeometry\n\nHistory and Terminology\n\nNumber Theory\n\nProbability and Statistics\n\nRecreational Mathematics\n\nTopology\n\nAlphabetical Index Interactive Entries Random Entry New in MathWorld\n\nMathWorld Classroom\n\nAbout MathWorld Contribute to MathWorld Send a Message to the Team\n\nMathWorld Book\n\nWolfram Web Resources »\n\n13,775 entries Last updated: Mon Aug 30 2021\n\nCreated, developed, and nurtured by Eric Weisstein at Wolfram Research\n\n\|\n\nGeometry > Plane Geometry > Arcs >\n\nNumber Theory > Constants > Transcendental Root Constants >\n\nInteractive Entries > Interactive Demonstrations >\n\n# Circular Segment\n\nA portion of a disk whose upper boundary is a (circular) arc and whose lower\nboundary is a chord making a central angle radians (), illustrated above as\nthe shaded region. The entire wedge-shaped area is known as a circular sector.\n\nCircular segments are implemented in the Wolfram Language as DiskSegment[x, y,\nr, q1, q2]. Elliptical segments are similarly implemented as DiskSegment[x, y,\nr1, r2, q1, q2].\n\nLet be the radius of the circle, the chord length, the arc length, the height\nof the arced portion, and the height of the triangular portion. Then the\nradius is\n\n\|\n\n(1) \n \n--- \n \nthe arc length is\n\n(2) \n \n--- \n \nthe height is\n\n(3) \n \n--- \n \n(4) \n \n(5) \n \nand the length of the chord is\n\n(6) \n \n--- \n \n(7) \n \n(8) \n \n(9) \n \nFrom elementary trigonometry, the angle obeys the relationships\n\n(10) \n \n--- \n \n(11) \n \n(12) \n \n(13) \n \nThe area of the (shaded) segment is then simply given by the area of the\ncircular sector (the entire wedge-shaped portion) minus the area of the bottom\ntriangular portion,\n\n(14) \n \n--- \n \nPlugging in gives\n\n(15) \n \n--- \n \n(16) \n \n(17) \n \n(18) \n \nwhere the formula for the isosceles triangle in terms of the polygon vertex\nangle has been used (Beyer 1987). These formula find application in the common\ncase of determining the volume of fluid in a cylindrical segment (i.e.,\nhorizontal cylindrical tank) based on the height of the fluid in the tank.\n\nThe area can also be found directly by integration as\n\n(19) \n \n--- \n \nIt follows that the weighted mean of is\n\n(20) \n \n--- \n \n(21) \n \nso the geometric centroid of the circular segment is\n\n(22) \n \n--- \n \nChecking shows that this obeys the proper limits for a semicircle () and for a\npoint mass at the top of the segment ().\n\nFinding the value of such that the circular segment (left figure) has area\nequal to 1/4 of the circle (right figure) is sometimes known as the quarter-\ntank problem.\n\nApproximate formulas for the arc length and area are\n\n(23) \n \n--- \n \naccurate to within 0.3% for , and\n\n(24) \n \n--- \n \naccurate to within 0.1% for and 0.8% for (Harris and Stocker 1998).\n\nSEE ALSO: Chord, Circle-Circle Intersection, Circular Sector, Cylindrical\nSegment, Horizontal Cylindrical Segment, Lens, Parabolic Segment, Quarter-Tank\nProblem, Reuleaux Triangle, Sagitta, Spherical Segment\n\nREFERENCES:\n\nBeyer, W. H. (Ed.). CRC Standard Mathematical Tables, 28th ed. Boca Raton, FL:\nCRC Press, p. 125, 1987.\n\nFukagawa, H. and Pedoe, D. \"Segments of a Circle.\" §1.6 in Japanese Temple\nGeometry Problems. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Charles Babbage Research\nFoundation, pp. 14-15 and 88-92, 1989.\n\nHarris, J. W. and Stocker, H. \"Segment of a Circle.\" §3.8.6 in Handbook of\nMathematics and Computational Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, pp. 92-93,\n1998.\n\nKern, W. F. and Bland, J. R. Solid Mensuration with Proofs, 2nd ed. New York:\nWiley, p. 4, 1948.\n\nSloane, N. J. A. Sequence A133742 in \"The On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer\nSequences.\"\n\nReferenced on Wolfram\|Alpha: Circular Segment\n\nCITE THIS AS:\n\nWeisstein, Eric W. \"Circular Segment.\" From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource.\nhttps://mathworld.wolfram.com/CircularSegment.html\n\n# Wolfram Web Resources\n\nMathematica »\n\nThe #1 tool for creating Demonstrations and anything technical.\n\n\|\n\nWolfram\|Alpha »\n\nExplore anything with the first computational knowledge engine.\n\n\|\n\nWolfram Demonstrations Project »\n\nExplore thousands of free applications across science, mathematics,\nengineering, technology, business, art, finance, social sciences, and more. \n \n---\|---\|--- \n \nComputerbasedmath.org »\n\nJoin the initiative for modernizing math education.\n\n\|\n\nOnline Integral Calculator »\n\nSolve integrals with Wolfram\|Alpha.\n\n\|\n\nStep-by-step Solutions »\n\nWalk through homework problems step-by-step from beginning to end. 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The\nremaining unknown values will be calculated.\n\nFor help with using this calculator, see the object volume help page.\n\nReturn to the Object Volume section \n \n--- \n\|\n\nDid you find us useful?\n\nPlease consider supporting the site with a small donation.\n\nclick here for more information \n \n--- \n\|\n\n### BookMark Us\n\nIt may come in handy. \n \n--- \n \nCheck out our Conversion Software for Windows.\n\nCan't find something? Try searching.\n\nAre you bored? Try the Fun Stuff.\n\nWas this site helpful? Link to Us \| Donate \n \nPrivacy Policy \| License\| © Copyright 1997-2010 Robert Fogt. \n---\|---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/QQ/database/QQ.09.06/andy1.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210421092557/http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/QQ/database/QQ.09.06/andy1.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Depth and volume in a cylindrical tank", "passages": [ "I need to fill a 10 foot diameter by 35 foot long cylinder 85% full. Is there a way to calculate at what depth equals 85%? ie, if I put a stick in the tank would it be at 8.5 feet?", "Unfortunately, it isn't nearly as simple as that. The short answer to your question is that 85% corresponds to about 7'11\".", "When the substance in the tank is near the mid-fill level, each inch of depth corresponds to a much larger volume that when the substance is near the top or bottom of the tank. This means that to bring an empty tank up to 1\" filled requires very little liquid, but to bring it from 5'0\" to 5'1\" requires quite a lot of liquid.", "One thing that simplifies the problem is that the length doesn't matter. 85% of a long cylinder would be the same height as 85% of a shortened cylinder. This means that the length dimension doesn't even matter and we can simply think about the circular end.", "So let's say the depth in feet is d. Let's draw some radii (5 feet each) and label the angle a as well. The line that is x units long is also labelled.", "You can see from this diagram that one way to find the area in blue is to take the area of the sector and subtract the area of the triangular region.", "The area of a sector is given by A_s = 1⁄2r^2 where is the included angle measured in radians. In our problem then,", "But we need to calculate the angle a. We can do this by using the basic trigonometry function cosine. The right triangle inside has a hypotenuse of 5 and a side of 5-d, so cos a = (5-d)/5, therefore", "Now the area of the green triangle is just twice the area of the right triangle, which is 1⁄2 the base times the height, so the green triangle is base times height which makes", "But the value x isn't known yet. Since this is a right triangle, though, we can use Pythagoras to solve for x:", "However, we are interested in the percentage of the area of the full circle (representing a full cylinder), not the actual area of the blue region. If we call the percentage P and the area of the circle A_c , then:", "That's our final expression, which only depends on d (the depth). So if you measure the depth in feet and use that as d in this expression, you get the percentage of the cylinder that is filled. Remember to set your calculator for radians (not degrees) when using this equation or you'll get nonsense answers.", "I graphed it using a spreadsheet package and found this relationship between the depth (horizontal axis) and percentage full (vertical axis):", "The dotted green line shows you how far off you would be if you just used a linear (85% of volume = 8.5 feet) method of calculation." ] }, "parsed_md": "Depth and volume in a cylindrical tank\n\n\| \| SEARCH\| HOME \n---\|--- \n\| Math Central\| Quandaries & Queries \n---\|--- \n\|\n\nSubject: Cylinder volume Name: Andy\n\nI need to fill a 10 foot diameter by 35 foot long cylinder 85% full. Is there\na way to calculate at what depth equals 85%? ie, if I put a stick in the tank\nwould it be at 8.5 feet? \n \n--- \n \nHi Andy.\n\nUnfortunately, it isn't nearly as simple as that. The short answer to your\nquestion is that 85% corresponds to about 7'11\".\n\nNow the long explanation:\n\nI'm assuming that the cylinder is horizontal (that is, 10 feet high by 35 feet\nlong).\n\nWhen the substance in the tank is near the mid-fill level, each inch of depth\ncorresponds to a much larger volume that when the substance is near the top or\nbottom of the tank. This means that to bring an empty tank up to 1\" filled\nrequires very little liquid, but to bring it from 5'0\" to 5'1\" requires quite\na lot of liquid.\n\nOne thing that simplifies the problem is that the length doesn't matter. 85%\nof a long cylinder would be the same height as 85% of a shortened cylinder.\nThis means that the length dimension doesn't even matter and we can simply\nthink about the circular end.\n\nSo let's say the depth in feet is d. Let's draw some radii (5 feet each) and\nlabel the angle a as well. The line that is x units long is also labelled.\n\nYou can see from this diagram that one way to find the area in blue is to take\nthe area of the sector and subtract the area of the triangular region.\n\nThe area of a sector is given by A_s = 1⁄2r^2 where is the included angle\nmeasured in radians. In our problem then,\n\nA_s = (1⁄2)5^2(2a)=5^2a\n\nBut we need to calculate the angle a. We can do this by using the basic\ntrigonometry function cosine. The right triangle inside has a hypotenuse of 5\nand a side of 5-d, so cos a = (5-d)/5, therefore\n\na = cos^-1 ( (5-d) / 5 )\n\nThus,\n\nA_s = 5^2 cos^-1 ( (5-d) / 5 )\n\nNow the area of the green triangle is just twice the area of the right\ntriangle, which is 1⁄2 the base times the height, so the green triangle is\nbase times height which makes\n\nA_t = x(5-d)\n\nBut the value x isn't known yet. Since this is a right triangle, though, we\ncan use Pythagoras to solve for x:\n\nSo\n\nNow we can calculate the area of the blue region:\n\nHowever, we are interested in the percentage of the area of the full circle\n(representing a full cylinder), not the actual area of the blue region. If we\ncall the percentage P and the area of the circle A_c , then:\n\nwhich we can re-arrange to solve for P, the percentage:\n\nWe know A_b , but need the value of the area of the circle:\n\nPutting this in for A_c :\n\nand substituting our expression for A_b :\n\nThat's our final expression, which only depends on d (the depth). So if you\nmeasure the depth in feet and use that as d in this expression, you get the\npercentage of the cylinder that is filled. Remember to set your calculator for\nradians (not degrees) when using this equation or you'll get nonsense answers.\n\nIn particular, 7'11\" is about 7.92' and\n\nI graphed it using a spreadsheet package and found this relationship between\nthe depth (horizontal axis) and percentage full (vertical axis):\n\nThe dotted green line shows you how far off you would be if you just used a\nlinear (85% of volume = 8.5 feet) method of calculation.\n\nHope this explanation is helpful, Stephen La Rocque. \n \nMath Central is supported by the University of Regina and The Pacific\nInstitute for the Mathematical Sciences.\n\n" } ]
408,180	How To Get Wax off Carpets	To get wax off carpets using an iron, scrape off as much of the wax as possible using a butter knife as your iron is heating up. Make sure the iron is on the lowest setting possible and that the steam function is turned off. Then, place a paper towel over the wax and iron on top of the paper towel, moving the iron in small, slow circles to melt the wax. Once the wax absorbs into the paper towel, discard of it and check the area for stains from dyes in the wax. To remove a remaining dye stain, blot the area with a paper towel dipped in rubbing alcohol.	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Fortunately, the removal process is easy and uses materials you already have at home, from paper towels to ice. As long as you tackle the problem right away, you’ll be able to get your rug spotless and wax-free. Read on to learn how to get candle wax out of carpets so you can rest easy and light those votives at your next party.", "Place a plastic bag of ice cubes, an ice pack or even frozen meat on the wax. You may want to wrap the bag or pack in a towel so the wax doesn’t get wet. The goal here is to get the wax as cold as possible so the wax will solidify and lift up from the carpet fibers more easily.", "Once the wax stain is frozen, use your knife to scrape off as much of the wax as you can. If you're lucky, you'll be able to remove all the wax with just the knife, and in that case you can skip straight to step five. If, however, there's remaining wax, you head to step four.", "Place a paper towel, terry-cloth towel, or paper bag on top of the wax stain. Grab your iron and turn it on at a low temperature. This is important because if the iron is too hot, the fibers of your carpet can melt! Stick to a low temperature and do not use a steam setting. Slowly rub the iron over the towel or bag, which will absorb the wax like magic. Keep repositioning the towel or bag on fresh areas and repeat until all the wax has been absorbed.", "Now, onto the carpet cleaning. Get any remaining bits of wax or dye stains out of the rug with a commercial cleaning solution or rubbing alcohol. Blot with a clean white cloth until the stains are gone. Blot the carpet until the moisture is gone.", "Once the carpet is dry, you can restore the texture of your carpet by vacuuming it with an upholstery brush attachment. Good as new! It's as if the wax stain never happened. Turns out, getting the wax out of carpet is a lot easier than you might of thought! You can even remove wax from fabric, too, following the same method of icing the wax and then scraping it off.", "Our website, archdigest.com, offers constant original coverage of the interior design and architecture worlds, new shops and products, travel destinations, art and cultural events, celebrity style, and high-end real estate as well as access to print features and images from the AD archives.", "© 2021 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights. Architectural Digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Get Wax Out of Carpet in 6 Easy Steps \| Architectural Digest\n\nSkip to main content\n\nTo revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories.\n\nHow to Get Wax Out of Carpet in 6 Easy Steps\n\nMore\n\nSearch\n\n * Decoration\n * Renovation\n * Conversation\n * Shopping\n\nParty Foul\n\n# How to Get Wax Out of Carpet in 6 Easy Steps\n\nA few candle drips don’t have to ruin the party\n\nBy Elizabeth Stamp and Kristi Kellogg\n\nSeptember 13, 2019\n\nPhoto: Tessa Neustadt\n\nEveryone loves the warm and intimate ambience that candlelight provides, that\nis until wax drips all over the rug. Knowing how to get wax out of a carpet is\na must for anyone who loves entertaining—or who lives in an area prone to\nblackouts. Fortunately, the removal process is easy and uses materials you\nalready have at home, from paper towels to ice. As long as you tackle the\nproblem right away, you’ll be able to get your rug spotless and wax-free. Read\non to learn how to get candle wax out of carpets so you can rest easy and\nlight those votives at your next party.\n\n## 1\\. Gather your materials.\n\nFirst things first: ready your supplies. To remove wax from carpet, you'll\nneed the following on hand:\n\n * Bag of ice or an ice pack\n * Iron (a hair dryer can work in a pinch)\n * Paper towel, terry-cloth towel, or brown paper bag\n * Carpet cleaner or rubbing alcohol\n * Butter knife or other dull knife\n * Vacuum\n\n## 2\\. Freeze the wax.\n\nPlace a plastic bag of ice cubes, an ice pack or even frozen meat on the wax.\nYou may want to wrap the bag or pack in a towel so the wax doesn’t get wet.\nThe goal here is to get the wax as cold as possible so the wax will solidify\nand lift up from the carpet fibers more easily.\n\n## 3\\. Scrape the wax off.\n\nOnce the wax stain is frozen, use your knife to scrape off as much of the wax\nas you can. If you're lucky, you'll be able to remove all the wax with just\nthe knife, and in that case you can skip straight to step five. If, however,\nthere's remaining wax, you head to step four.\n\n## 4\\. Prepare and iron the stain.\n\nPlace a paper towel, terry-cloth towel, or paper bag on top of the wax stain.\nGrab your iron and turn it on at a low temperature. This is important because\nif the iron is too hot, the fibers of your carpet can melt! Stick to a low\ntemperature and do not use a steam setting. Slowly rub the iron over the towel\nor bag, which will absorb the wax like magic. Keep repositioning the towel or\nbag on fresh areas and repeat until all the wax has been absorbed.\n\n## 5\\. Clean the carpet.\n\nNow, onto the carpet cleaning. Get any remaining bits of wax or dye stains out\nof the rug with a commercial cleaning solution or rubbing alcohol. Blot with a\nclean white cloth until the stains are gone. Blot the carpet until the\nmoisture is gone.\n\n## 6\\. Vacuum the carpet.\n\nOnce the carpet is dry, you can restore the texture of your carpet by\nvacuuming it with an upholstery brush attachment. Good as new! It's as if the\nwax stain never happened. Turns out, getting the wax out of carpet is a lot\neasier than you might of thought! You can even remove wax from fabric, too,\nfollowing the same method of icing the wax and then scraping it off.\n\nSee More\n\n * 5 Ways to Cover Up a Crappy Rental Apartment Floor\n * The Secret to Making Wall-to-Wall Carpet Feel Modern\n * How to Clean a Mattress in 5 Simple Steps\n\nExplorewaxcarpetingcarpethow-to\n\nOur website, archdigest.com, offers constant original coverage of the interior\ndesign and architecture worlds, new shops and products, travel destinations,\nart and cultural events, celebrity style, and high-end real estate as well as\naccess to print features and images from the AD archives.\n\n© 2021 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes\nacceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and\nCookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights.\nArchitectural Digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are\npurchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with\nretailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed,\ntransmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written\npermission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://housewifehowtos.com/clean/how-to-get-candle-wax-out-of-carpet/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20211231000740/https://housewifehowtos.com/clean/how-to-get-candle-wax-out-of-carpet/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How To Get Candle Wax Out Of Carpet", "passages": [ "This post may contain affiliate links that won’t change your price but will share some commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.", "Holiday and birthday celebrations don’t have to end on a sour note once you know how to get candle wax out of carpeting and rugs. These tips work to remove wax from tablecloths and clothing, too.", "Although the list of things you need looks long at first, some of the items may be unnecessary for smaller wax spills or for those from pale-colored candles. One thing you do need, no matter how big or small the spot, is patience.", "Using the table knife, get as much candle wax out of the carpet as you can. Don’t be brutal about this: you don’t want to tear out carpet fibers, just get out excess wax so the rest of the steps are easier.", "Next, place a few ice cubes in the plastic bag and set this over the stain to harden any remaining wax.", "Use the upholstery attachment to do this. Work toward the base of the fibers in every direction to lift and get the hardened bits of candle wax out of the carpet.", "Place a piece of the brown paper bag over the candle wax spill. Run the iron over the paper, keeping it in constant motion.", "Stop as soon as you begin to see wax seep into the paper. Change to a clean paper and repeat until you don’t get any more up.", "There is probably still some remaining wax that has now melted, so scrape it away with the dull edge of the knife. Place more ice cubes on the spot to harden remaining wax and pry it up with the knife.", "To get rid of any stain left from the wax, pour a tiny amount of rubbing alcohol on one of the white cloths.", "You will need to change to a fresh rag repeatedly as the coloring transfers from your carpet to the fabric.", "NOTE: Open the windows, because rubbing alcohol combined with ammonia creates smelling salts. It’s not going to hurt you, but it does stink.", "Turn on your iron’s steam setting. Dab or spray the stain with some ammonia then place a white rag over the spot and run the iron over it. Be sure to keep the iron in constant motion.", "Comments are moderated and may take 72 hours to appear. I encourage questions and discussion. However, I will not approve comments that are off-topic, repetitive, or contain hateful or threatening language, advertising or spam. Comments asking for information already covered in the article will not be approved.", "Comments may be removed in the future if the information they contain or seek becomes outdated or gets incorporated within the article itself.", "Thanks loads for the detailed workflow for removing candle wax from carpet. It is in my office carpet and is driving me insane. I knew I needed an iron but now I have a fool proof method to get the wax out and leave no stain. BRAVO!", "I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Get Candle Wax Out Of Carpet - Housewife How-Tos\n\nSkip to content\n\nGet my 5 best house cleaning tips. Sign up today!\n\n# How To Get Candle Wax Out Of Carpet\n\nClean\n\nByKatie Berry July 27, 2021\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links that won’t change your price but will\nshare some commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying\npurchases.\n\nHoliday and birthday celebrations don’t have to end on a sour note once you\nknow how to get candle wax out of carpeting and rugs. These tips work to\nremove wax from tablecloths and clothing, too.\n\nAlthough the list of things you need looks long at first, some of the items\nmay be unnecessary for smaller wax spills or for those from pale-colored\ncandles. One thing you do need, no matter how big or small the spot, is\npatience.\n\n## How To Get Candle Wax Out Of Carpeting\n\nYou will need:\n\n * A table knife\n * Several ice cubes\n * A plastic bag\n * A vacuum cleaner\n * Three or four brown paper bags cut in pieces large enough to cover the spill\n * An iron\n * Rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol 70% (surgical spirits in the UK)\n * Several white cloths\n * Plain household ammonia (maybe)\n\n### Step 1: Remove the Surface Wax.\n\n * Using the table knife, get as much candle wax out of the carpet as you can. Don’t be brutal about this: you don’t want to tear out carpet fibers, just get out excess wax so the rest of the steps are easier.\n * Next, place a few ice cubes in the plastic bag and set this over the stain to harden any remaining wax.\n * Wait a couple of minutes, then remove the ice pack and use the knife to pry up more wax.\n\n### Step 2: Vacuum the Spot.\n\nUse the upholstery attachment to do this. Work toward the base of the fibers\nin every direction to lift and get the hardened bits of candle wax out of the\ncarpet.\n\n### Step 3: Liquefy the Remaining Wax.\n\n * Turn the iron to its lowest setting without steam.\n * Place a piece of the brown paper bag over the candle wax spill. Run the iron over the paper, keeping it in constant motion.\n * Stop as soon as you begin to see wax seep into the paper. Change to a clean paper and repeat until you don’t get any more up.\n\n### Step 4: Repeat.\n\n * There is probably still some remaining wax that has now melted, so scrape it away with the dull edge of the knife. Place more ice cubes on the spot to harden remaining wax and pry it up with the knife.\n * Repeat this process as needed until you do not see any remaining chunks or drops of wax.\n\n### Step 5: Get rid of the stain.\n\n * To get rid of any stain left from the wax, pour a tiny amount of rubbing alcohol on one of the white cloths.\n * Dab at the stain. DO NOT RUB OR SOAK THE AREA!\n * You will need to change to a fresh rag repeatedly as the coloring transfers from your carpet to the fabric.\n\n### Step 6: Is the stain STILL there?\n\nNOTE: Open the windows, because rubbing alcohol combined with ammonia creates\nsmelling salts. It’s not going to hurt you, but it does stink.\n\n * Turn on your iron’s steam setting. Dab or spray the stain with some ammonia then place a white rag over the spot and run the iron over it. Be sure to keep the iron in constant motion.\n * After a few passes, you’ll see the stain transfer to the fabric. Change cloths.\n * Repeat until the stain is gone.\n\n### Step 7: Finish the job.\n\nClean the area with cool water to remove the ammonia. Let it dry thoroughly\nand then vacuum.\n\n * How to Get Food Coloring out of Clothes\n * How to Get Ink Stains out of Clothes\n * How to Clean a Mattress and Remove Stains\n\nPin How to Get Candle Wax out of Carpeting for later!\n\n## Similar Posts\n\n### How To Clean Pet Stains\n\n### How to Keep Your Kitchen Clean All the Time\n\n### Cleaning Myths: 6 Old-School Tips to Ignore\n\n### Get Kids to Help Clean with These Games\n\n### Weekly Living Room Cleaning Checklist\n\n### How To Get Rid Of Sweat Stains\n\n### Comment Policy\n\nComments are moderated and may take 72 hours to appear. I encourage questions\nand discussion. 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Copyright 2011-2021\n\n© 2021 \| Housewife How-Tos and Do Home Better are registered trademarks of\nKatherine Berry.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://lethow.com/clean/get-wax-out-of-carpet/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210415235306/https://lethow.com/clean/get-wax-out-of-carpet/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Get Wax out of Carpet?", "passages": [ "Candles add wonderful beauty to your homes. At the time it seemed like lighting your room with the soft, romantic candlelight was a smashing idea but they become a great annoyance when they drip onto your carpet. Acting quickly is important to removing the wax along with dyes it contains before they leave a permanent mark on your carpet. If you have stuck on your carpet and you want to find a way to remove it. then you have found it in this article to get wax out of carpet.", "If you will place the ice bag over the stain. This will harden it and solidify it and make it easier to get wax out of carpet. When it will completely get solid then remove and set aside.", "Get the stain as cold as possible. Ice packs a frozen slab of meat, whatever you have handy apply it to the wax. Then let it set for a few minutes until you are positive the wax is frozen.", "Take a butter knife and chip away at the stain. Remove as much of it as possible prior to actually cleaning, it will make the process ultimately more successful. The less wax you will have to tackle in the end.", "If you can’t get wax out of carpet too much up, then don’t worry, that’s fine. You can use another method to remove it.", "Then spray the area with cleaner once the wax is gone. You can use anyone of them, either a carpet spray or cleaning solvent. If a bit of stain is left from the dye then rub it with rubbing alcohol to remove the color. When you will finish applying the solvent, blot with a clean rag and fresh water to remove any leftover residue.", "When you remove all the residue then it’s time to vacuum, the carpet has just been throwing a pretty harrowing experience. You need to vacuum it to return it to the texture it was original.", "You need to place a sheet of brown paper bag over the spot, don’t use a plastic bag to get wax out of carpet. A bag from the grocery store or a lunch bag will do the job. Place it at the edge of the stain.", "Place a towel under the part of the bag which is not on top of the stain. You will be moving the bag as the wax saturates it and don’t want to spread the mess any further.", "Set iron at a warm setting. Don’t make it too hot as it will melt the bag. Don’t use a steam setting. You just want the heat.", "You need to iron over the paper bag but do it slowly. As wax will absorb onto the paper bag and come out of the carpet. As it saturates, slide it out onto the towel. Expose the wax to a new part of the bag which is not covered in wax.", "Then move to a clean part of the paper bag as the spot get saturated. Make sure to not leave the iron on any spot for too long. As you will end up burning anything and exacerbating your problem. When the stain will stop appearing on the paper, lift if up carefully and see what you are left with.", "Rub any remaining stains with rubbing alcohol. Place a cloth over the stain and reapply the iron to do it on the steam setting. The dye should seep into the cloth and away from the carpet.", "Then spray the area with the carpet spray or a cleaning solvent for good measure. You can then either take a cloth to it to blot or lay the cloth on top the sprayed area and iron it with the steam setting on, just he same as you would do with the rubbing alcohol", "If the carpet seems to be little worse for the wear, then try vacuuming it. that may rejuvenate it to its former, healthy looking state.", "You can use this method if you don’t have an iron handy. This method is also effective to get wax out of carpet. In this method, you will need simple basic technique, but just more common household items.", "Take four to five ice cube and put them in a plastic bag. This will harden and solidify the wax and make it easier to get wax out of carpet. When it will completely get solid then remove and set aside.", "You can do this with a bag of ice over the stain if you have. Or with a frozen slab of heat whatever you have handy, apply it to the wax and let it set for a few minutes until your wax gets frozen.", "Take a knife and softly remove as much as cold wax you can remove without damaging the fabric. Getting rid of as much as will help you for the later process if any wax will leave out.", "The carpet has been gone through a pretty harrowing experience. So vacuum it to return it to the texture it was original.", "You can place a sheet of blotting paper over the remaining wax. Then hit the back of an old spoon which you don’t for any purpose for about 5 to 10 seconds under the flame of the lighter. You can also use match but a lighter is easier to use, and you will not have a risk of burning yourself or dropping any spent embers.", "When the spoon will get hot, then move the back of it over the blotting paper, on top of the wax. You have to make sure the back of your spoon gets placed directly where the wax is. Notice that how the blotting paper soaks up the wax.", "When you will get wax out of carpet, then its time to clean any remaining dye and stains with the help of rubbing alcohol or carpet detergent. Use rubbing alcohol or carpet detergent to lift any remaining dye from the wax for carpet.", "Move from the outside in and gently work the cloth into the carpet. Be careful not to spread the stain elsewhere on the carpet.", "For the variation, you can also use a hairdryer. This is especially a good idea if you want to use paper towels instead because the amount of heat will be applied is less and easier to control. Make sure to not to hold the hair dryer too close or it will overheat.", "If the wax is colored, the dyes may get permanent in a different colored carpet. It happens to try the process then use a carpet cleaner to get the stains out.", "If you can reach the wax with the help of iron or blow dryer and you dot have an extension cord, then heat up a pot or pan on the stove or you can also use a spoon method. Rub it over the folded paper towel. You may have to do this several times, so try to get frustrated with the process.", "Don’t set the iron on the paper for long enough so that you smell burning seeing that paper is combustible. If the iron will be at low setting then it will also be able to melt the max and it will not have a chance to catch on fire." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Get Wax out of Carpet?\n\n HOME\n * HEALTH\n * HOME REMEDIES\n * HAIR\n * SKIN\n * DISEASES\n * RELATIONSHIP\n * HOUSE\n * DATING\n\nSign in\n\nWelcome!Log into your account\n\nForgot your password?\n\nPassword recovery\n\nRecover your password\n\nSign in\n\nWelcome! Log into your account\n\nForgot your password? Get help\n\nPassword recovery\n\nRecover your password\n\nA password will be e-mailed to you.\n\nLethow\n\n * HOME\n * HEALTH\n * HOME REMEDIES\n * HAIR\n * SKIN\n * DISEASES\n * RELATIONSHIP\n * HOUSE\n * DATING\n\nHome Cleaning How to Get Wax out of Carpet?\n\n# How to Get Wax out of Carpet?\n\nBy\n\nHarvey\n\n-\n\nJanuary 19, 2017\n\n388\n\nCandles add wonderful beauty to your homes. At the time it seemed like\nlighting your room with the soft, romantic candlelight was a smashing idea but\nthey become a great annoyance when they drip onto your carpet. Acting quickly\nis important to removing the wax along with dyes it contains before they leave\na permanent mark on your carpet. If you have stuck on your carpet and you want\nto find a way to remove it. then you have found it in this article to get wax\nout of carpet.\n\n## Ways to Wet Wax out of Carpet\n\nContents\n\n * Ways to Wet Wax out of Carpet\n\n * 1.) Place a Bag of Ice over the Stain\n * 2.) Chip Away the Stain\n * 3.) Melt it Away\n * 4.) Iron over the Paper Bag to Get Wax out of Carpet\n * 5.) Rubbing Alcohol to Get Wax out of Carpet\n * 6.) Use Lighter and Spoon\n * 7.) Freeze the Wax First with Ice Cubes\n * 8.) Apply Spoon to Get Wax out of Carpet\n * 9.) Repeat the Process to Get Wax Out of Carpet\n * 10.) Rubbing Alcohol and Carpet Detergent\n\n### 1.) Place a Bag of Ice over the Stain\n\nIf you will place the ice bag over the stain. This will harden it and solidify\nit and make it easier to get wax out of carpet. When it will completely get\nsolid then remove and set aside.\n\n * Get the stain as cold as possible. Ice packs a frozen slab of meat, whatever you have handy apply it to the wax. Then let it set for a few minutes until you are positive the wax is frozen.\n\n### 2.) Chip Away the Stain\n\nTake a butter knife and chip away at the stain. Remove as much of it as\npossible prior to actually cleaning, it will make the process ultimately more\nsuccessful. The less wax you will have to tackle in the end.\n\n * If you can’t get wax out of carpet too much up, then don’t worry, that’s fine. You can use another method to remove it.\n * Then spray the area with cleaner once the wax is gone. You can use anyone of them, either a carpet spray or cleaning solvent. If a bit of stain is left from the dye then rub it with rubbing alcohol to remove the color. When you will finish applying the solvent, blot with a clean rag and fresh water to remove any leftover residue.\n * When you remove all the residue then it’s time to vacuum, the carpet has just been throwing a pretty harrowing experience. You need to vacuum it to return it to the texture it was original.\n\n### 3.) Melt it Away\n\nYou need to place a sheet of brown paper bag over the spot, don’t use a\nplastic bag to get wax out of carpet. A bag from the grocery store or a lunch\nbag will do the job. Place it at the edge of the stain.\n\n * Place a towel under the part of the bag which is not on top of the stain. You will be moving the bag as the wax saturates it and don’t want to spread the mess any further.\n * Set iron at a warm setting. Don’t make it too hot as it will melt the bag. Don’t use a steam setting. You just want the heat.\n\n### 4.) Iron over the Paper Bag to Get Wax out of Carpet\n\nYou need to iron over the paper bag but do it slowly. As wax will absorb onto\nthe paper bag and come out of the carpet. As it saturates, slide it out onto\nthe towel. Expose the wax to a new part of the bag which is not covered in\nwax.\n\n * Then move to a clean part of the paper bag as the spot get saturated. Make sure to not leave the iron on any spot for too long. As you will end up burning anything and exacerbating your problem. When the stain will stop appearing on the paper, lift if up carefully and see what you are left with.\n * If there is more wax left then repeat the process. It will come up eventually.\n\n### 5.) Rubbing Alcohol to Get Wax out of Carpet\n\nRub any remaining stains with rubbing alcohol. Place a cloth over the stain\nand reapply the iron to do it on the steam setting. The dye should seep into\nthe cloth and away from the carpet.\n\n * Then spray the area with the carpet spray or a cleaning solvent for good measure. You can then either take a cloth to it to blot or lay the cloth on top the sprayed area and iron it with the steam setting on, just he same as you would do with the rubbing alcohol\n * If the carpet seems to be little worse for the wear, then try vacuuming it. that may rejuvenate it to its former, healthy looking state.\n\n### 6.) Use Lighter and Spoon\n\nYou can use this method if you don’t have an iron handy. This method is also\neffective to get wax out of carpet. In this method, you will need simple basic\ntechnique, but just more common household items.\n\n### 7.) Freeze the Wax First with Ice Cubes\n\nTake four to five ice cube and put them in a plastic bag. This will harden and\nsolidify the wax and make it easier to get wax out of carpet. When it will\ncompletely get solid then remove and set aside.\n\n * You can do this with a bag of ice over the stain if you have. Or with a frozen slab of heat whatever you have handy, apply it to the wax and let it set for a few minutes until your wax gets frozen.\n * Take a knife and softly remove as much as cold wax you can remove without damaging the fabric. Getting rid of as much as will help you for the later process if any wax will leave out.\n * If you don’t get too much, don’t worry move to the other process.\n * The carpet has been gone through a pretty harrowing experience. So vacuum it to return it to the texture it was original.\n\n### 8.) Apply Spoon to Get Wax out of Carpet\n\nYou can place a sheet of blotting paper over the remaining wax. Then hit the\nback of an old spoon which you don’t for any purpose for about 5 to 10 seconds\nunder the flame of the lighter. You can also use match but a lighter is easier\nto use, and you will not have a risk of burning yourself or dropping any spent\nembers.\n\n * When the spoon will get hot, then move the back of it over the blotting paper, on top of the wax. You have to make sure the back of your spoon gets placed directly where the wax is. Notice that how the blotting paper soaks up the wax.\n\n### 9.) Repeat the Process to Get Wax Out of Carpet\n\nUsing different parts of the blotting paper, repeat heating the spoon and\nplacing it on top of the wax.\n\n### 10.) Rubbing Alcohol and Carpet Detergent\n\n * When you will get wax out of carpet, then its time to clean any remaining dye and stains with the help of rubbing alcohol or carpet detergent. Use rubbing alcohol or carpet detergent to lift any remaining dye from the wax for carpet.\n * Mix one-half tablespoon of carpet detergent with 2 cups of warm water.\n * Soak a cloth in the mixture and wring out the excess moisture and cover the stain with this cloth.\n * Move from the outside in and gently work the cloth into the carpet. Be careful not to spread the stain elsewhere on the carpet.\n * Then repeat until as much as dye as possible has been removed.\n\nTips and Warning\n\n * For the variation, you can also use a hairdryer. This is especially a good idea if you want to use paper towels instead because the amount of heat will be applied is less and easier to control. Make sure to not to hold the hair dryer too close or it will overheat.\n * If the wax is colored, the dyes may get permanent in a different colored carpet. It happens to try the process then use a carpet cleaner to get the stains out.\n * If you can reach the wax with the help of iron or blow dryer and you dot have an extension cord, then heat up a pot or pan on the stove or you can also use a spoon method. Rub it over the folded paper towel. You may have to do this several times, so try to get frustrated with the process.\n * Don’t set the iron on the paper for long enough so that you smell burning seeing that paper is combustible. 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2,574,778	How To Get Rid of Pantry Moths	To get rid of pantry moths, start by taking everything out of your pantry and throwing away any food that contains eggs, larvae, or adult moths. Then, vacuum out your pantry using a hose attachment. When you're done vacuuming, scrub the inside of your pantry with soap and hot water. You should also scrub any plastic containers that were inside the pantry. Once everything is clean, dry off your pantry with a dish towel and refill it.	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At the same time, I am committed to using natural, non-toxic, and mostly no-kill methods to deal with pantry moths. Here are the methods we recommend to get rid of them and effectively prevent further infestation.", "If you suspect you have pantry moths, first inspect everything in your pantry. Although moths tend to infest flours and grains, you should also check dried fruit, candy, pet food, etc. You’re looking for adult moths, larvae, and eggs, which may look like webbing or clumps of grains. Discard any infested foods outside, away from the home.", "Thoroughly clean every nook, cranny, corner, and crevice with a vacuum and/or warm, soapy water (dry thoroughly). If there were signs of infestation, discard trash or vacuum bags outside, away from the home.", "Wipe shelves, food containers, and other surfaces with white vinegar. For added protection, use a few drops of essential oil like peppermint, citronella, eucalyptus, or tea tree.", "When you bring dry goods home from the store, place them in a plastic bag in the freezer for one week to kill any eggs. If you have space, you can use the freezer for long term storage.", "Emily Han is a Los Angeles-based recipe developer, educator, herbalist, and author of Wild Drinks & Cocktails: Handcrafted Squashes, Shrubs, Switchels, Tonics, and Infusions to Mix at Home. For recipes and classes, check out her personal site." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Prevent & Get Rid Of Pantry Moths \| Apartment Therapy\n\nNewsletters\n\nOrganize & Clean\n\nGreen Living\n\nHome Hacks\n\n# How To Prevent & Get Rid Of Pantry Moths\n\nby Emily Han\n\npublished Feb 25, 2010\n\nSaveComments\n\nPantry moth infestations are most frustrating. At the same time, I am\ncommitted to using natural, non-toxic, and mostly no-kill methods to deal with\npantry moths. Here are the methods we recommend to get rid of them and\neffectively prevent further infestation.\n\nIf you suspect you have pantry moths, first inspect everything in your pantry.\nAlthough moths tend to infest flours and grains, you should also check dried\nfruit, candy, pet food, etc. You’re looking for adult moths, larvae, and eggs,\nwhich may look like webbing or clumps of grains. Discard any infested foods\noutside, away from the home.\n\n * Thoroughly clean every nook, cranny, corner, and crevice with a vacuum and/or warm, soapy water (dry thoroughly). If there were signs of infestation, discard trash or vacuum bags outside, away from the home.\n * Wipe shelves, food containers, and other surfaces with white vinegar. For added protection, use a few drops of essential oil like peppermint, citronella, eucalyptus, or tea tree.\n * To prevent infestation, store foods in airtight glass, metal, or plastic containers.\n * Bay leaves repel pantry insects. Place the leaves inside canisters and cupboards.\n * When you bring dry goods home from the store, place them in a plastic bag in the freezer for one week to kill any eggs. If you have space, you can use the freezer for long term storage.\n\n-Re-edited from a post originally published 2/25/2010 – DF\n\nEmily Han\n\nContributor\n\nEmily Han is a Los Angeles-based recipe developer, educator, herbalist, and\nauthor of Wild Drinks & Cocktails: Handcrafted Squashes, Shrubs, Switchels,\nTonics, and Infusions to Mix at Home. For recipes and classes, check out her\npersonal site.\n\nSaveComments\n\nFollow us\n\nApartment Therapy is a part of the AT Media family. AT Media is Apartment\nTherapy, Kitchn, and Cubby.\n\nGot a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see? Tell us about\nit!\n\nApartment Therapy is © 1994-2021 Apartment Therapy, LLC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://todayshomeowner.com/how-to-get-rid-of-pantry-moths-and-larvae-in-your-kitchen/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210122170241/https://todayshomeowner.com/how-to-get-rid-of-pantry-moths-and-larvae-in-your-kitchen/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths and Larvae in Your Kitchen", "passages": [ "My pantry has been invaded by little worms and moths that appear to have come from a bag of birdseed. What are they, and what should I do?", "It sounds like your pantry has been infested with Indian meal moths, also known as pantry moths. The tiny, nearly-invisible eggs come into your house in food packages, and they can hatch into larvae which later turn into moths that wreak havoc on your foodstuffs. Indian meal moth eggs are often present in:", "* Larvae in Food: Nothing’s creepier than pouring out some cereal and it starts to move! When the eggs hatch, the larvae will spin webs in the infested food. You’ll see the clumps of webbing and the little whitish worms. They start out really tiny but can grow to 2/3” long with black or brown heads. You may also see tiny cast-off skins after the worms have moved away.", "* Larvae in Home: Look for the larvae moving about or hanging from the walls, often near the ceiling. They’re looking for a nice dark crevice to pupate and turn into moths.", "Flying Moths: You may find the small, half-inch long, brownish moths flying around your kitchen and pantry, usually around lights at night.", "If you’ve spotted Indian meal moths in your pantry, you need to take the following action right away, since they can reproduce several times in a year and will invade the rest of your pantry:", "* Eliminate Source: Find out which package brought in the infestation, wrap it tightly in a plastic bag and throw it away immediately.", "* Thorough Cleaning: I can’t emphasize enough how thoroughly you need to clean your pantry! You will need to:\nThrow away all grains.", "Throw away any food packages that can’t get wet (like, boxes and bags) – the moths will lay eggs in any crevice, including the folds of packages. If the infestation is severe, or if you’re having trouble getting rid of them, just go ahead and throw away everything.", "Wash all unopened jars and cans in hot, soapy water. Use a toothpick to check for eggs or larvae in the cracks around the lids of jars.", "If you have adjustable shelves or pegboard, grab a toothpick and clean out the little peg holes! Those are notorious for collecting moth eggs and webs.", "* Pheromone Traps: Sticky traps, such as Safer Pantry Pest Traps, emit a scent that attracts male moths. While they won’t eliminate all of them, traps can help, and give you a way to monitor the infestation.", "* Treat Suspect Food: I’m inclined to trash anything that looks suspicious, but you can also treat foods by baking them in the oven for one hour at 140° F or higher, or popping food in the microwave on high for 5 minutes, or bagging food and putting it in the freezer for a week.", "Give It Time: If the infestation is severe, it can take up to six months to get rid of all the moths and hatching larvae around your house. Hold off on restocking your pantry (beyond what you need short-term) until you’re sure they are gone.", "* Store Smart: Buy only small quantities of grain products, and store them in airtight, rigid, bug-proof containers (not plastic bags). This makes the occasional infestation a snap to clean up and prevents pantry disaster. Also, store large sacks of pet food and bird seed in airtight containers in the shed or garage rather than the kitchen.", "* Shop Smart: Buy only the quantities of grain products that you think you can use within a few weeks.", "* Freezer Treatment: When I buy flours, rice, and other grains that might sit in the pantry for a while, I come straight home from the store and pop them in the freezer. A week or so is long enough to kill off any eggs, and since doing this, I have not had any problem with pantry moths.", "* Clean Jars and Cans: My husband always washes unopened jars and cans, after reading a study about the amount of bacteria (and worse) that gets on them in warehouses. This practice can also help wash away pantry moth eggs.", "Bay Leaves: Bay leaves are said to be a natural moth repellent. A few leaves scattered around your pantry or cabinets might just help keep the critters at bay (ha!).", "Backed by his 40-year remodeling career, Danny served as the home improvement expert for CBS’s The Early Show and The Weather Channel for more than a decade. His extensive hands-on experience and understanding of the industry make him the go-to source for all things having to do with the home – from advice on simple repairs, to complete remodels, to helping homeowners prepare their homes for extreme weather and seasons.", "Thank you so much for this little article. I woke up one morning to find close to a hundred of those worms on my kitchen ceiling. There’s only one product that was different from my normal shopping and that was those bags of cereal you can get with the grocery store brand..I’m guessing it caused the problem. THanks so much!", "Hi I have these tiny little dark moths that are the size of a grain of rice. They seem to be mostly in the bedrooms and are all over the windows. I haven’t seen any worms and there aren’t any in my food. They look different from the pantry moth so I am wondering if I buy some pheromone traps would that maybe get rid of them. They are just really annoying. Thanks Janet", "* Carl Whiteley July 1, 2020 at 6:12 pm\nI have the same in the toilet, bathroom & bedroom, did you solve your problem and if so how ?", "* Brittiny Gibson September 18, 2020 at 2:45 pm\nI have them in my bedroom, n honestly it’s sickening!!! There aren’t any of these larvae (I call them maggots, even though ik they’re considered “caterpillars”) in any other room in my house. I have NO food in my room, n I’ve looked everywhere n couldn’t figure out where they were coming from. Well today, I was looking thru an old case that I had all of my cds n some dvds in, n sure enough, I found dozens of them INSIDE the cd case. Must’ve been eating all the fabric on it n they actually destroyed some of my cds. I’m wondering, have u solved ur problem yet? N if so, how? I noticed ur comment was the most recent one, so I’m hoping ull c this. I’m about ready to set the whole house ablaze!", "I was fed up with my moth problem; I can’t use chemicals (nor would I want to) because of my pets, and simply cleaning wasn’t doing the trick at all, so I hunted and hunted for a solution.. What I found is a parasitic wasp called Trichogramma that is almost impossible to detect in your home (full-grown, they are about the size of a small grain of sand) which implants it’s larvae in the eggs of pantry moths (along with appx 200 other species of insect). They are quite inexpensive (I paid $12.50 USD for 15 thousand larval wasps) and have been used in agricultural applications for many years with great success. Adding these wasps to your other cleaning habits (I would suggest releasing them every other week for 2-3, even 6 months, just to be sure you haven’t missed a breeding cycle) works wonders, and when the food supply runs out (new moth eggs) they die. They do not infest if moths are not present. Please give them a try before introducing chemicals into your home. You won’t be sorry.", "* L. Ortiz July 18, 2020 at 7:29 am\nHi where can I get those wasps? Please I recently had a problem with the pantry? Only one cupboard so far! Please Help thanks! Wow and I just read that you can get stomach problems? My daughter loves pasta and she has had a stomach cramp lately? Lord I can’t believe I just found out about these things. Thanks everyone for the info..", "Hello Julie, I have Pantry moths that are not responding to the product “Safer” you suggested. I purchased 8 traps from Home Depot and put them in the pantry for over 10 days, only caught 2 moths...there must be 30 or more in the pantry. What other product can you suggest please? Every hardware and garden store in my area sells the Safer product.", "* Ben Erickson September 14, 2012 at 8:25 am\nVeronica, We had problems with pantry moths, too, that came in a bag of bird seed, and the sticky traps worked pretty at getting rid of the adult moths. I would give them a try, as well killing any adult moths you see before they can reproduce, removing or sealing any source of food, and following the other suggestions in the article above. Good luck!", "Hi. My name is Orlando and i recently saw these white little worms. There has been moths for months. We recently cleared out the pantry but they are still there. Do you know anybody who can get rid of these creatures for good? If so can you see if it requires a lot of money? Thank you.", "I have been dealing with these bugs for several months! We keep our bird seed in the freezer, but it’s too late, they have taken over our kitchen. I bought an electric bug zapper that looks like a tennis racket and it becomes a sport killing them! It amazes me where I am finding them. I cleaned out the cabinets, but they continue to thrive. I found larva in a kleenex box, on a splenda packet and in a sealed unopened box of pasta salad. Not sure what to do next, it is getting ridiculous!", "Make sure you check everything, not just foodstuff. The worms were in dry packets of herb mixes, toothpicks, packets of matches!!!! They were inside sealed jar lids, things that were never opened. My boyfriend was ready to strangle me for throwing out all his lazy suzan stuff when I showed him his toothpick box. LOL!!!!! I think our infestation had to do with remodeling the house next door...they stripped the walls there, so the little critters came to us! Gotta be vigilant on this one!!!", "indian meal moths are no laughing matter. what people don’t consider is the fact that the larvae poop as they eat. this ‘poop’ will cause severe stomach cramping which can last for days if ingested. i believe that they are very dangerous and are a real cause of disease but no one has put 2 and 2 together. in flour if you see spiderweb like strings with flour sticking to them, stuck to the inside of the bag, THROW IT AWAY.", "i had a weevil problem a while ago. I cleaned everything out and they went away for a while but they came back in a few weeks. I searched the web for solutions on how to get rid of them and came across a product called Weevil Away. They have these little adhesive sticky pads that have a natural/organic solution on them. They repel the weevils which sounded like a great idea to me. I’d rather repel them in the first place rather than wait for them to show up and then try to get rid of them. I stuck one in every one of my cupboards and hoped for the best. The smell is fantastic and it’s been almost a year and still no weevils. Love this stuff! It also claims to repel pantry moths and roaches. If it works as well with those as it does with the weevils then your problems will be solved.", "Just found these moths in my cupbords !!! tons of them I probably killed 30 or more I gor a plastic Garbage bag and throw everything away !!! Where the heck did they come from !!! they are everywhere. I have only lived in my apartment for about 6 month,. Is my landlord responsible for getting rid of these things ?", "I was going crazy with these. I put up fly ribbens. I filled 2 so far. Think I got them under controll. Dont see as many now. Just hag them where no one will get stuck on them. I’m thing of opening one up and put it in an old bowl i dont need any more.", "What I did to get rid of them was use bleach in all the cabinets throw away any cereal and toss out grainy food and it kept the little critters out of the kitchen", "What I did to get rid of them was use bleach in all the cabinets throw away any cereal and toss out grainy food and it kept the little critters out of the kitchen.", "I need some serious help. For six months now I have battled the flying moths, using 6 traps because they were overflowing with moth things, finally I thought they had gone until today when I found little maggots everywhere. On the walls, the ceiling the cupboard everywhere. I cleaned the hell out of the my kitchen but they keep re appearing. What do I do? There is no food in the cupboards, I’ve bleached ive used traps and still they won’t go away. I’m considering moving house I’m that fed up with them!", "We have birds and I’ve just given up on completely getting rid of them. I use the sticky traps with pheromones, but they fill up fast. The thing that helps with my frustration is my bug zapper that is shaped like a tennis racket. I just zap them flying around and check my ceiling often to zap the sleeping ones! It has become a sport in our house.", "* Ben Erickson March 25, 2013 at 9:16 am\nHi Monica, Thanks for the feedback on getting rid of pantry moths!", "Hi all, just did the big clean out of the pantry at friends house. Grubs and moths everywhere friend could not understand where they could be coming from. I took out and checked every thing and ended up with a large garbage bag full of expired stuff, spices, gluten free stuff, cereal, jars previously used for storing found the cocoon lying in the rim of the jar. Wiped down all shelves and drawers with some cleaning agent after reading the comments today maybe I should have used the bleach. Anyway will watch and hope the problem is solved. I like this site very much .", "I have been battling moths and the larvae worms with their cocoons. Today I took everything out of the cupboard. (only one seems to be were they are.) I throughout mostly everything. Some seem to be okay but I washed the outside of the package with soapy bleach water. One thing I notice that the holes use to put a peg for the shelf was use as a cocoon. There are many holes front and back of the cupboard. I use a toothpick to clean it out and sprayed it with Clorox cleaner that has bleach. Now I’ll wait to see if they come back.", "I just saw this white little worm hanging from a near-invisivle sring in my pantry. I also saw these little moths in my pantry (about 7 of them) the other day, thinking it was no big problem. I have just found out about them by your article, and I was looking for a safe way to rid them. I have pets and am not eager on chemicals. HELP PLEASE?", "Wow Thanks everyone. We just started seeing these moths all over in our food cabinet. Took everything out threw a lot away some closed boxes had worms on bags in the sealed box. Should I just throw everything away? Have terminix coming out on monday but that is 4 days away an starting to worry that even if I opened boxes an looked than taped close the ones that I did not find anything may not be sure nothing is in there. Should I just throw it all away even canned items?? Please let me know what you think. Thank s", "So i noticed this small brown moth flying around my livingroom(which is also my kitchen about 4 days ago. I thought it got in from outside. I killed it, no big deal. Then today i noticed a work crawling on the cealing above my sink. I killed it and didnt think anything of it. I didnt see any more. Avout a half hour later i went to make my daighter dinner and i found anothrone floating in the water on the pot on the stove. I dumped it out, cleaned the pot and started the water again. I looked up and fo und two more on the cealing that were not there before. I went back to the stove a half hour later and there was another one in the water. So i looked up and there were two more. I came online and found this site. Wow. The worms were near my cerial cupboard. So i opened it up and 3 more moths flew out. Ugh. I took out all ten boxes of cerial wether they were open or not, sealed them up and put them out in the dumpster. I went back and sprayed the cupboard with flying bug spray, and i am going to let it sit over night then clean it with cleach. That was in a cupboard next to the cealing. My question is, should i throw out the pasta that is on the other side of the kitchen in an under the counter cupboard as well? Even though there are not moths there?", "Uhh i just found them too! i think oats left by a tenant is the problem. THROWING ENTIRE CONTENTS OF PANTRY OUT.Had a lot of cramping issues, who knew they were even here!! would it help to leave the pantry empty for a few weeks?? I guess i should put the dog food in the garage. Please,please HELP! I’m grossed out.", "* L. Ortiz July 18, 2020 at 7:35 am\nHi did you ever get rid of the moths? Just found them in my pantry. My daughter has been having cramping. The other day I did too! Yucky disgusting. I hate to throw out food but this is ridiculous. Thanks everyone for the info! Laura", "YOU ARE THE BEST! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH! I can’t say it enough I’ve never seen this before we just moved into this home one year ago and they have been driving me crazy for a year this will be my week end project thank you Jennifer", "* Ben Erickson September 18, 2013 at 8:49 am\nHi Jennifer, Glad to hear our article on pantry moths was of help. It was prompted by an outbreak in my house, and the sticky traps seems to do the trick. Good luck!", "I just came on line to find out what in the world these little creepy crawly things were, I thought they were maggots and I THREW A FIT!!!! I knew that there had been these little moths flying around and I knew that they had come from the bird seed that I had bought at walmart, because I noticed them flying around down that isle, but I had the seed in a airtight container. Well, I just threw the whole dam thing out the back door until I can get to it in the morning. I had never seen the worms, just the moths. They were every where! and I dont understand why I have not seen them before?? just the moths! PURE GROSS!!!!", "* Ben Erickson October 9, 2013 at 7:59 am\nHi Robin, Thanks for the feedback. Our pantry moth problem came from a bag of birdseed purchased at Walmart, too, and I’ve since seen the moths in the birdseed aisle at our Walmart store.", "Oh my goodness! I started seeing tiny moths everywhere in my kitchen and every day there would be more. I noticed them for about 10 days but didn’t think too much of it because I figured they’d only be around for a week or two as we usually get an influx of this bug or that bug when the seasons change. I just thought they were getting in whenever the front door (located directly near the kitchen) was open for people to come and go. But after the first week I decided to research on line and I came across this page/article. OMG I immediately went into recon mode! I threw away ALL unrefrigerated food including unopened jars, and bleach scrubbed the entire kitchen. During my clean out, I came across a bag of foreign gourmet rice that someone gave me....it was FULL of moths and stringy streams of webbing, yuck! I also found the web like strings inside a bag of chia seeds. All in all it was exactly how y’all described.... cocoons, worms and moths hovering from walls, shelves and ceiling....SO weird! After I did an extreme cleaning with bleach water, I also did one coat of white Killz paint just for extra measures. I haven’t seen one moth since and that was 3 weeks ago. THANK YOU for such an awesome and informative page....the details you provide teach us everything we need to know about identifying the problem and eliminating it.", "* Ben Erickson October 16, 2013 at 7:39 am\nHi Jeanie, Glad to hear that our article on pantry moths was helpful to you, they can be quite a pest!", "I have not seen any moths or anything else until today. I found 1 larvea in my dogs treat container. I looked for more but so far that is the only thing I have found. Should I be worried about infestation.?", "AAAAaaah, I just had the same mystery trip! I AM SO GLAD to Google this and find it! Fall is here in New England, saw a moth on wall – thought nothing of it – things come in sometimes when it gets cold. Then saw 2 little worms on cupboard, still ... whatever, more stuff from outside. THEN I FREAKED OUT realizing there was an infestation! I had a bunch of mixed cereal in a large jar with a cover on the shelf .. but it has been there for a while or a bit (wouldn’t these things have shown themselves earlier?) – but had to be it. I was relieved to see that everyone else here has had the same experiences. Seeing a few fly type things, pieces start coming together, but if you’ve never had it before – you don’t know. THANKS for this article, everyone’s comments, very helpful!", "* Ben Erickson November 13, 2013 at 9:26 pm\nHi Jill, Glad we could be of help. Good luck with the pantry moths!", "I want to cry. Last year, I bought a rehab house. While packing up my old house, I got boxes from the grocery stores. Most of my boxes were packed in the garage and cellar while renovating. I stayed at my Mother’s for several months while the major renovations were going on. I brought a couple of boxes to her house. She had the moths, blamed it on me, I thought she was crazy. Now, a year later, my house is finally at the point where I could really start unpacking the boxes that were stored in garage and basement. I did a lot of unpacking 2 weeks ago, went on vacation for a week. Came back Saturday (had heat turned down). Sunday, found one worm hanging from my ceiling. Monday, found about 8. Today found another 8 or so crawling on ceiling. I have read many articles and want to cry because this doesn’t seem to be an easy task to get rid of these worms forever. Many wrote once you get them, it is something you will always have to worry about. I’m about to go to cabinets throw everything out, wash down cabinets, etc. I will buy some of the moth traps and put down basil leaves. My gut is they were in the boxes and when threw out any of the old boxes of food, the trash is still in my house UGGG!!!! If anyone has a better solution, please let me know. Anyone have success stories from hiring exterminators?", "* Ben Erickson November 19, 2013 at 4:41 pm\nHi Wendy, We through out everything that had worms in it (mainly a bag of birdseed in our case) and used the sticky traps mentioned in the article. It took a few weeks, but we were month free after that, so it might not be as bad as you think. Good luck!", "I am shaking. Twice we bought trail mix from Sprouts. The 1st time I saw a white larva in it and threw it out. I had thought it came from our house. We battled an unusually severe infestation of varied carpet beetles in our former home and recently found 4 of them in our new apt. I thought this was one of those, though it looked different. Today I had new trail mix which we’d taken straight from the store bag and put into a glass canister with a screw-on lid. I was eating it without my glasses on when I noticed a squirming larva in front of my face! This time I photographed it and it was definitely not a carpet beetle larva, but one of these. My search for info brought me here. Now I’m fearful and discouraged. We have the carpet beetles and now these. We are busy throwing away everything in our cupboards, which isn’t much. We already had a bit of borax in them to deter the beetle larvae but we are going to clean them out with bleach, then we’ll keep everything in the fridge and freezer. When the pest control man comes for the carpet beetles I’ll get his take on these too. I can’t go through this again. My husband is so allergic to the carpet beetle larval hairs that he was on steroids for months and we threw away most of our things. I thought we were starting over here. We are traumatized from that. I can’t go through it again. It sounds like these are not so easy to get rid of.", "I noticed one of these things the day before Thanksgiving. I hate moths, so even seeing one throws me into a DEFCON 5 sort of panic. Then I saw three more. I believe I found the source of the infestation which was a Tupperware containing two bags of rice (I always keep my rice in a Tupperware after discovering worms in a bag of rice once....fortunately threw it out in time). Somehow the moths got out and I saw about 4 of them in the cabinet where the rice was.", "Anyway, I see no evidence that anything else got infested but I immediately bought Tupperware and zip lock bags for all edible items in other cabinets. I sprayed “Ground Zero” with a Clorox bleach spray and have seen no other cocoons anywhere else. I check everything every day for evidence of cocoons etc.", "I bought this Panty Moth Spray which I am beginning to think is a rip since all the testimonials now appear to have been written by the person who makes the stuff. So far a trap has only caught one lousy moth but every day or two I manage to kill one. I am seeing them mostly outside the kitchen which is strange since I thought they needed food. If I keep them from eating will these EFFIN things die already.", "My life is now 100% devoted to killing these things. At first I thought it would be doable but now I am beginning to wonder if I will be battling this plague for the rest of my life.", "* Brittiny Gibson September 18, 2020 at 3:19 pm\nI realize this is an old comment, but I just wanted to say that I am now dealing with these, but they’re ONLY in my bedroom. Nowhere else in the house has these n I had no clue as to y that was. I found out that they don’t need actual food to survive. The larvae will eat dead skin cells, human hair, they can even eat thru cardboard n plastic, as well. I think I finally found where most of them r coming from today, though. My fiance n I were cleaning our bedroom n were about to tear the trim off of our walls (since I’ve seen the larvae crawling behind the trim from small gaps in it), but before we could do that, we found an old cd case that had tons of cds n dvds in it n sure enough, that’s when we found TONS of them! They had been living off of the fabric of the case n they actually ATE through the silver layer of some of my cds! I couldn’t believe it (n still can’t!!!) Did u ever find an effective method of getting rid of these things???", "Thank you for this post !! After reading through, I found the culprit in the birdfeed that was inside, by my patio door (which I recently moved and must have left a tad open). I am SO GLAD this was this simple... only saw a few moths in the last week, but was sooooooo scared because have had infestation at a previous house and had to empty all my cupboards and throw out everything... not a fun thing to do. Thanks again.", "* Ben Erickson February 12, 2014 at 5:07 pm\nHi Caroline, Glad our post on pantry moths was of help!", "I had an infestation in my cerial cupboard this summer.i didnt see any pnce i cleaned out the cupboard but in the last two seeks i killed 5 more. I have no clue where there coming from!!! Ive cleaned out everything!! Got rid of all my food and bought more and disinfected everything. I think thry were here before i moved in. There are microscopic holes in the corners of the walls. And i think they are in there. I wanna tear the walls out!!", "We’ve had a moth problem for the last few years. We go months without seeing them sometimes, then BAM another outbreak in the pantry. I’ve tried everything including the traps. I’m pulling my hair out. There must be something out there to keep these critters at bay!", "I am in the process of trying to get rid of these pest. What about bags of onions and potatoes? How do you store those to keep the pest out? All our other foods we keep in sealable Zip Lock bags. I haven’t gotten to my spices yet. That is my job for today. Spent all day yesterday late into the night on my pantry. Should I also clean cabinets that contain dishes and glasses? Thank you.", "The worst part of it is is that despite all of my precausions and steps i have taken to prevent this from keep this from happening i cant even find where they are coming from. Not where they are coming from where any of the caccoons are or anythinf!!", "Make sure to check the peg holes! I had the same problem as Anita. I cleaned everything only to find more larvae 3 weeks later. I noticed that some of the holes for pegs (so you can place the shelves at different heights – typical for IKEA stuff) looked like they had been punched properly. But what it was was the larvae who find the peg holes perfectly suited for their cocoon state. They hole up in the holes and seal it off. If you’re not looking for it, you won’t find it and they’ll be back.", "Yes, everyone you must be VERY vigilant in finding ALL of their hideouts in order to eliminate them, they are sneaky and crafty little pests. Check every square inch of your infected area and check it at least 3 times, but I’d say check it more. Check it with natural light and check it with a flashlight etc. I had some cocoons that were spun flat under items, under matting, under dish drainer, under microwave, behind microwave, in the notched crevice of a lid on an unopened jar etc. Check under any shelf and drawer liner or matting, even if it looks like they can’t get under it- check anyway- they were under my adhesive shelf lining too. See my comment above from October 15th, 2013. GOOD LUCK!!!", "The problem is i cant find ANY caccoons, larva or infested food anywhere in my apt. During the firstbeakout i did see larva and had fpund a cupboard of cerial that was infested, but gound larva crawling out of a small hole in my cealing near the cerial cupboard. The cealing above my cupboards is about 4 foot lower than the rest in my kitchen and i think they are coming from there. After i sprayed bug spray in there last time i saw no more larva but i still dont know what to do other than tearing my lighting down", "Hi April, I completely understand your frustration....they are a NIGHTMARE! Have you considered paying a small fee to have an exterminator come in, not necessarily to treat the home but to help you FIND or trace the pests? Or maybe a home inspector would have some prior experience or knowledge on where they could possibly be. I wouldn’t rule out the lighting fixture in the ceiling because where I found mine was in the most humid warmest area of my kitchen, including inside the back of the microwave. I don’t know if my info is useful to you but I’m trying to help because I know it’s impossible to eliminate them if you cant find all their hiding spots.", "Im on a very fixed income and its a very tight one. Im actually thinking of talking to my landlord because the problem started about 3 months after i moved in, and Im thinking that they may have been here before i moved i cant spray too much chemicals because I have a 3year old and i have bad lungs. Its to the point that i but food once a week and once its open, everything, including spices are being kept in the fridge. The moths are never near my cabinets. My kitchen is a great room, and i find them in the living room side of it only pretty much. Also in myy daughters toy room and the bedroom. Atleast 1 every two days. Sometimes az many as 2 a day. But NEVER ANY LARVA since the first time i noticed them.", "I just wanted to share my success so far. I heard about a product called “No more weevils” from a friend. She lives in New Zealand and have been using this all natural product for a few years and have been bug free ever since. So I bought a tin (it’s pretty cheap) and put it in my pantry that morning it arrived in the mail. By lunch time I didn’t see one moth. (It’s quite normal to see a few fluttering around) That was 4 months ago and haven’t seen one since. There’s no larvae, webbing or moths. I’ll check in again in a few months and let you know if it’s still working!! I think I finally beat these buggers! 🙂", "We dont have many stores around here but we have walmart and lowes. I just find it weird that there are NO web, caccoons or larva anywhere. So I dont know where else to treat. There are only moths!!!! Im ready to tear my hair out. My daughter is afraid of bugs and freaks out massivly when she sees one. Almost hypervenalates.", "My husband bought some birds seeds at a pet shop. I saw a moth in it which at that time didn’t know what it was. Next day saw about 4 flying around my bird cage. told him that came from the bird seeds but he continue buying the seeds. One morning I looked up at the ceiling and saw a worm ugh how discussed and afraid I am of those. There was a few inside my cereal box. ugh how I screamed my head off lol......I threw everything away in that cabinet,well not me but my son I wouldn’t even get close to them. Now im afraid to go inside my kitchen, I been starving. what should I do. im afraid I will find more.", "So I was doing dishes at my work when I saw what I believed to be fruit flies hanging over the sink. Upon closer inspection I realized that they were in fact really tiny worms hanging from strings from our dry rack that we have over the sink. There were at least fifty of these little worms just dangling. Then I discovered I had them all up my arm! Anyways, I had to remove everything from the area and re-scrub all the dishes as well as the entire area.", "My question is, are these little worms the larvae to the moths? Has anyone else encountered them hanging from strings?", "Had these once many years ago. I won a food basket at a Chinese auction and they were in one of the items. Anyway I threw everything out and cleaned all the cabinets real good. I kept all new dry goods in Ziplocs but nothing seemed to work. Then the simplest thing seemed to do the trick. I filled a bowl with oatmeal and left it on the counter for a while until all the wormy things were gone from the ceiling. Maybe a week or two. Then wrapped that up and threw it out. Poof, no more crawly things on the ceiling or in the food.", "* Desiree August 2, 2020 at 10:26 pm\nHow in the world does leaving oatmeal out in a bowl help anything? I am so confused by your solution.", "I have had this problem before and googled – found lavender oil helped to repel the moths – what i didn’t know was that the gazillion of little crawly things had been repelled by the oil and had done a mass escape out of the kitchen and up the hallway – it was totally freaky – a few days ago something caught my eye and the cereal container in the cupboard which is sealed was full of them – the only place I have experienced them is in the cereal – ratz – loved that brand of cereal – could never eat it again...", "I just experiences a Pantry Moth infestation. I didn’t even know of their existence before this. I found they love rice, i usually buy big 5kg bags and had to throw them out. I suspect they came from a bag of spelt flour i had in there rather than the freezer as normal.", "I seem to have got rid of them (touch wood). I did a full clean of the pantry, binned anything that was infested or suspect. I thoroughly cleaned the shelves and walls with warm soapy water, then wiped a white vinegar solution over everything. I have also taped bay leaves to the walls and shelves.", "Since then, i have seen one moth and one larvae which i found after opening another bag of infected rice. Since then though, i have even seen any flying around.", "Some things I did think “oh i can save this” but in the end I decided that if it was suspect, it got thrown. It already cost lots of money throwing spoilt food, how much more will it cost if I keep some and they return. It was better to be safe.", "9 months and my moth problem lives on. most of the stories on this page are exactly what I’ve gone through. I recently had an exterminator out, which seems to have helped slightly, but it hasn’t solved the problem. since the initial outbreak I haven’t seen any larva, but I do see the moths “doing it” (sometimes they have threesomes!). I have no idea where they are laying their eggs. I have no food for them, I only buy food that can be refrigerated or frozen, yet they still manage to find something. anyone know if they can lay eggs in spices?", "Matt, Yes, they will show up in spices! We had a collection of various chili powders, and they were found in ALL of them. Some of these were so potent, that it hurt to breath near them, didn’t bother the moths in the least.", "I, too, am battling these horrible creatures. I didn’t read every review, but the ones I did read do not talk about this. I have adjustable shelves, so there’s holes for the pegs. There are a lot of holes for the pegs! I use forceps with a very narrow end to pull out the larvae in these holes. It’s a very painstaking job but nearly every hole has larva. If you don’t have forceps or tweezers, a toothpick helps immensely when it comes to battling these moths. Hope this helps someone.", "I have had moths for two years. Never a sign of the larvae. Been using the sticky trap. Finally nailed it this morning. They are putting their eggs in the peg holes for the shelves (IKEA ). Spent two hours with a fine pair of tweezers cleaning them out. About 20% of the holes had signs of bugs.", "Is there a stage in their growth where they are a blackish/reddish/brown, like caccoons? Or even empty shells maybe? They are hard and there is quite alot of white fuz around them. They were quite large, and some of them were in a row, others in piles, and they are about the size oflong skinny oval shaped lemon seed? Ive searched around my entire house, thrown everything out, bleached everything, gotten traps, sprays, bayleaves. Everything. I couldnt find caccoons, infested food, nothing. Well nothing but moths. But i was seeing atleast 2 moths every day. Then I was rearanging my daughters room because something smelled rotten and no matter of cleaning was taking care of it. I moved her dresser and underneith it was a dirty diaper. It was filled with about 1000 of the things i described. Any ideas if its related to the moths? Or should i be prepaired for something else?", "I found them in the pegs too. After a month of cleaning and throwing every out of the cabinets,I thought I was going to lose my mind b/c I kept finding the damn things on the ceiling.I had changed the linings in the cabinets; washed every imaginable thing in my kitchen 2 and 3X, I didn’t know what to do next. Then my cleaning girl had an idea and vacuumed all the peg holes. ALL GONE. about once a month I find one fly out when I open the cabinets. I kill it and that seems to be that. no more infestations. But when you kill these things you must put them in a paper towel or tissue and immediately take it out to the garbage THEY ARE HARD TO KILL. ALSO, everything goes into glass or plastic containers with screw on lids now. AND I don’t over buy any more.", "My pantry is cleaner that it’s ever been. I am now being cautious not to buy too much, i am sure the clutter of an overstuffed pantry didnt help.", "Everything now goes into a plastic or glass container. Though during my infestation, they still got into glass jars. I prefer containers without screw lids, i think they can navigate the screw coil and get in.", "Omg! We’ve been having moth problems soo bad!! I decided to search up ways to get rid of them and this popped up. At first we noticed mothes EVERYWHERE THEN I CLEANED MY BIRD CAGE AND NOTICED THE PILE OF BIRD SEED WAS STICKING TO THE CARD BORD. SO I GET MY LITTLE MINNIE BROOM AND CAREFULLY SWEEP THE TOP LAYER OFF. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTSD TO MOVE. I QUICKLY TOOK IT OUT SIDE TO THE TRASH.NOW THAT I’VE FOUND THE NEST.. ITS TIME TO ELIMINATE THE STRAGGLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’. So far we’ve used traps,common sticks, lavender buds(dried), ceded chips. And leave a bowl of soap and water near a lamp and they left!!!!!!!!yayayayayayayga", "I too am now moth free. it’s been about 6 weeks and I’m crossing my fingers that this is finally over. good luck to everyone here.", "When we moved in to a new house, my family had an infestation that went on for a month or two. We did the major clean and toss and everything new went into Tupperware but we still saw the moths from time to time. Eventually, we pulled off the moulding at the join between the kitchen ceiling and wall and found eggs there. After another thorough cleaning and a new paint job, we replaced the moulding and haven’t had a problem with the moths since. We still keep most of our dry goods in Tupperware just to be safe.", "TOTAL INFESTATION! I keep throwing away food if someone was watching me through a window, would think I’m a lunatic- chasing these bugs around! Just when I kill some in one cabinet,...all lurking on the roof of the cupboard, I’ll circle back and find more! I have been diligent with checking food, but did not think to check all paper products. So GROSS. THANKS FOR ALL THE INSIGHT HERE! -wish me luck!", "Help!!!! i have these little moths in my kitchen and i think they’re those pantry moths, but they have been inn the house for years i have a lot of old cake mixes and stuff and one day i was going to bake a cake only to find these maggot worm looking things and moth balls DONT help!!!!!", "We just moved into our house in may and just today noticed worms crawling all over our ceiling. So glad I found this site! I cleaned out the cabinets with food in them, but didn’t find any webbing or larva. So going to try the peg holes! I think it must have been here from before because I have never seen anything like this! It is so gross! I have also had terrible stomach problems for the past few weeks so I’m assuming it has been from this too. Which makes me feel even sicker! Yuck!!", "I am still seeing the occasional moth flying around and procreating (not at the same time :P). Not sure where they are still coming from.", "I do know it isn’t the pantry. Months on and no re-infestation of the pantry so that’s a good thing. The bay leaves must really work.", "We too had an infestation of pantry moths, caused by a forgotten bag of birds seeds in a corner of the garage. The article above was most useful and we are getting the bugs under control. I must correct one of the entries above, though. Because our hardware store had only two SAFER pantry pest traps, we purchased also some TERRO ones. After minimal assembly, the TERRO trap looks identical to the SAFER trap, down to the size and color of the lure.", "I noticed that they performed very differently, the TERRO immediately caught numerous moths, but the SAFER basically none. I ran a careful side-by-side test. Over a period of 3 days, the SAFER trap only caught 2 moths, and the TERRO trap (basically identical shape, sitting next to it) caught so many (dozens) that it had to be replaced with a fresh one every morning. I verified these results with completely fresh traps, and even watched the moths come to the pair or traps and entering the TERRO, while ignoring the SAFER. Do not waste your money on SAFER traps, they work very poorly, almost not at all. You will only catch those moths that enter it by mistake. (In addition, the TERRO packaging is much more compact and easier to store)", "Well,looks like I will be recleaning with bleach this weekend. and buying bug strips?? One question though... Will they ever completely go away? Or is this going to be an ongoing battle? Should I start buying stock i bug strips??!!! This is disgustung. But thank God for thir website and blog.", "* Ben Erickson November 1, 2014 at 7:58 am\nHi Debbie, Our pantry moth problem, which came from birdseed, went away after using the traps for a few weeks. Good luck!", "Just discovered this site and am grateful..I have been finding little moths flying around and killing them as I see them not realizing what they were. Now that I have the information I will look for places they could be. I have a big tin of birdseed in my room and have kept adding to it so just got rid of that..I will go through my cabinets as suggested and scrub and throw things out! Thank you for the advice..I will let you know how it goes!", "I have had a pantry moth problem for well over 18 months. Have used sticky traps, which are successful and have had no fresh larvae for over a year. But... my neighbour has lots of tiny moths flying around inside his house, so I’m thinking that the fresh moths keep coming from next door. Is this possible? I have been using fresh traps at least every 3 months and keep getting more moths.", "Thank you so much for all the great info!! I have always been told to throw away all boxed food and clean, clean, clean... I had never heard of the pheromone traps for Indian Meal Moths before, although I have heard of the parasitic wasps, but only being used to control flies, so that is great to know! What I found most fascinating was how many people were saying they only bought ONE NEW THING LATELY... A bag of birdseed from Walmart. I have been going crazy trying to figure out WHY these dang moths are in my master bathrooms and close, until I read this!!! Thank you!! I have Button Quail that are housed in my husband’s bathroom, but I have probably 20 moths around my night light in my bathroom every night!! I never thought about them coming into my bathroom through the connecting hall. I never thought about the birdseed!!! Thank you all!! Kara", "Check the toaster, toaster oven. I found webs, cocoon webs in the inside toaster grill part. Threw that toaster out.... completely grossed out.", "How do these pests get in sealed packages of food? I bought a box of oat bran (from a reputable, well-known manufacturer) and I put it my cupboard. I did not use it right away, but a couple of months later, I opened the sealed box. To my surprise, there were those little worms crawling around. Nothing else in my cupboard was affected or infected, so the source has to be from that box. It was completely sealed so it must mean that larvae was in the box at the time of manufacturing. But, don’t the food companies have better control? Does this mean that their supplies are easily infected? Thank you.", "So i just found a little white worm on top of my cabint and i thought its was nasty as hell then i see lil bugs flying so i kill them and i thought that was all only to find a lot in my pasta cabint i threw everything away it was a lot of worms and lil bugs everywhere i took my steamer and steamed my cabints i dont see any more and im worried because you all say they will be back i found the neast tho should i still worry i hate bugs", "I am sick of these, I threw out almost half of my pantry and wiped even the rails on my pantry with bleach..right when I thought i was done BOOM, 2 days later there were 10 in my pantry...I know how to get rid of these...IM going to put EVERYTHING in my pantry in the back yard whewre its -25 tonight. See if those buggers survive..And I will wash the walls with mr clean bleach and whatever I can get my hands to0...Ill probably throw all my lentils and rice out even though i have them closed glass jars and had not seen anything in them...My Gosh, this is grosser than mice..You get a trap for mice and Boom there done...These buggers keep on coming and it is gross!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "Our home is immaculately kept. Saw these moths flying around and thought, what cute little buggers! Went downstairs to my workshop and saw more down there. That’s odd. Read this article and thought, BAM! There’s birdseed down there! An open bag none the less. Yup, full of maggots. Out it goes! Even found dead maggots in rags and INSIDE MY LEATHER WORK GLOVES. The moth level has gone down but is not completely gone. Here’s hoping!", "Just ate a bag of rice cakes and found worms at the bottom. Sure enough, saw this article. And yes, I’ve seen these moths in our house not even thinking anything of it. And the worms look just like the ones I found. I don’t know if I ate any or webbing or what. I am so disgusted. I hyperventilated and puked. I thought it was maggots at first and now realize that just throwing out the rice cakes probably hasn’t solved the problem... I am scared to go home and realize I’m in more of a nightmare than I thought. Threw out boxes of anything that was already open. But after reading the comments of them being in unopened boxes.. I’m terrified.", "I had been seeing these moths for about a month and kept asking my kids if they had this moth. It seemed new to me. My kids just commented that they had lots of moths come in from outside. We live in Southern Nv. where it is warm and have had a ton of moths (not this kind) on windows at night. November 6th I found some webby stuff and worms in some old Bran Flakes. I googled ‘moths in food’ and found ‘pantry moths’ which I had never heard of in my 67 years. I read all I could find on it. Next morning my husband and I went to work on the 2×3 ft floor to ceiling pantry. It took all day. We searched everything. I threw out the infested cereal the night before. We threw out a lot of older stuff and put the rest in plastic bags in the freezer. (They are still in freezer a month later) One article said to freeze for 8 days. We found the pupae in the little webs in many places. It was inside my Kerr canning lid box, nothing edible there, in the little holes to adjust shelves, in anything that they could get into to pupate. The worms crawl into anything, not just food, to pupate. I took lids off everything. I found a worm along edge of a tupperware container, but it couldn’t get in. You must look under lids and open every box and look in bottom, also peak in outside on the bottom of boxes where glue closes the box. The worm crawls in everywhere. These eggs can live without growing into worms from 8 to 300 days, so you must be diligent for almost a year and kill every moth that hatches. We washed every can with vinegar water, took all shelves out and washed them on all edges and sides. One month later: At first (after cleaning the panty cupboard) I found a moth everyday, now I am only finding a moth about every 5 days. Every morning first thing when I get up and every night and in between I am looking for moths. They are generally on the ceiling, by a window, or on the curtain or blind. I don’t like that I will have to be diligent for almost a year, but it will be worth it. I ordered Catchmaster traps, but haven’t caught any moths yet. If you kill the moth as soon as found, it cannot mate and the female moth can’t lay eggs. Female moth only lives about 8 days, so kill it as it comes to view. Good luck, and I hope good luck to me also.", "I had pantry moths and nothing here worked so I bought one of those fly strips and hung it in my pantry the next morning they were all stuck to the sticky strip, threw it in the outside garbage and hung another one, haven’t seen any new ones.", "Battling these guys myself-thanks for the tips. After spending the majority of my day cleaning out a large pantry cabinet that I keep seeing moths and larvae in, i read this article and comments. After reading about coccoons in peg holes-i checked my shelves and sure enough stuck a toothpick in a hole and found a slimy larva!! Today-i cleaned out and then bleached every single peg hole-may have been the grossest thing i have ever done in my life. Started cleaning another pantry and found a closed container of steel oats i only bought a few months ago literally burst with the amount of larvae inside of it. All boxed and open foods are going in the trash. Hopefully this is the last i will see of these disgusting little creatures!! Also ordered some moth traps on amazon even though its been a while since ive seen a live moth.", "I have found some moth in my pantry. I understand I have to throw away all products like pasta, grains, spicies, crackers, flours bags, rice, cake mixes, cookies etc. What about can products do they need to be thrown away also? Do you throw away all those items too.", "I had a bad infestation and cleaned out every cabinet in the kitchen. Filled 3 garbage bags with food stuff whether I saw the larvae or cocoons. It first started with the little flying moths and then I googled and learned what to look for, etc. I used the Safe tents and traps several moths, but they are back again. We have wall to wall books in my husband’s study. Can they be in his books?? If so, how do I get rid of them? I plan to try the Terro traps that someone suggested. I bought marigold plants to put in front of the front door as I saw some moths and had read that that would deter them. The plants died for lack of watering, but I have had moths since Christmas again. Help!", "Yes, these critters are crafty. I started with taking all grainy food out of the pantries. Find moths flying out from between the bags. I throw the food straight into the garbage and outside of the house. In the drawers with fabrics (oven mitts, drying cloths, etc.) I find webbed larvae attached to the threads. Threw those straight into the wash. I salvaged canned foods along with unopened ziploc bags, foil, and Saran wrap. Later in the day I prepare a dish which uses tomato paste. I screw open the can and only need to use about half of the tomato paste. No problems here, no larvae to be found. To save the rest of the tomato paste I go to the salvaged foil. Lo and behold, I unwrap the foil to find several woven larvae BETWEEN THE FOIL!! This was unopened foil, still in it’s original boxed packaging. Hide your grains, hide your books, hide your foil! They’re crawling into everything out here!", "I fought and won a battle with these critters several years ago, when I realized dry cat food from Wal-Mart was infested. The pet department was full of the flying moths and the sticky traps full of dead bugs. Now, all of a sudden, THEY’RE BACK. Since I no longer buy pet food at Wal-Mart, I’m not sure where they came from. I have not seen worms, larvae or eggs. Unless gray specks in a bag of flour are eggs. I will spend the evening bagging all grain products, vacuum the selves and wash everything down with bleach. I read somewhere, that baby food jars filled with apple cider vinegar and a drop of dish soap is another way to kill them. I will place these traps in the grain free rooms in mu home. They are in my bathroom, bedroom and home office. HELP!!!!!!!! What else can I do?", "They kinda taste like Cheerio’s. Just kidding, I saw one in a bowl of Cheerio’s that I was about to eat a few weeks ago. I thought it may have dropped from the ceiling, trying to share my breakfast. We have have birds, so we suspect now, that may be the source of the moth’s. Thanks for the info.", "So thankful for these comments!! I started seeing small moths in our pantry last summer and dint think much of it. One day I peeled off the seal from an unopened bbq sauce and found one of their disgusting larvae! I cleared out our pantry and killed every moth and larvae I could find (they were in cacoons in the corners of the pantry) and still they were appearing in our food and flying around (barf) Anyways, yesterday I read these comments and a light bulb went off! I have an opened bag of birdseed under our sink! I just went to look and it was FULL of larvae and webs. So after sealing it and disposing of it, I am hopeful that we won’t be seeing much of them anymore. Thanks again!", "last summer, maybe around April or may, I noticed a few small moths in my master bathroom on the ceiling. I sprayed them with flying insect spray and called it a night. over the next week I was constantly spraying, swatting, and squishing these things like a mad woman. we use “swamp” cooling, or evap coolers here and we have to leave a few windows cracked all the time so I assumed they got in through the bathroom window. I closed it off but the that didn’t help. The worst of the infestation was mid summer. After being away for 4 days I came back to the bathroom ceiling covered! Literally, at least one hundred, maybe more tiny evil moths. we then went to ortho home defense as a last hope. I would come in to find dead moths all over the floor and in the tub. They would die after landing anywhere on the walls or ceiling. VICTORY! not exactly. I didn’t see any moths for a week and I was so happy. but that’s when I noticed the worms. I hadn’t seen them before because they blended right in with the off white ceiling. I would squish them as I saw them. constantly. nothing would kill them though. I finally caught a group of them squeezing out from behind the shower wall and heading up to the ceiling. there was a tiny gap between the trim around the edge of the acrylic tub liner and the wall. I started spraying in there and they started fleeing. So, I got all Rambo one night and pulled the shower walls away a few inches and see the damage. There were the cocoons and nest. We couldn’t afford to replace the entire bath and shower enclosure so we continued to spray. by October They were gone. I now hear they come back.. Im in panic mode now as last night I squished a moth on my bedroom. I am now 4 months pregnant and do not want to use chemicals if I can avoid it, but what can I do? and why the heck would they be in a bathroom anyway? I found a few dead moths in the dog food in the kennel but not near the bathroom. Help!", "I believe I have won the battle. Have not seen anything for about 10 days. I was on a mission. Culprit was an old box of cereal. Cleared everything out of my cupboards then I took a spray bottle and filled it with bleach. Hit every nook and cranny. I will wait another 2-3 weeks before stocking pantry again. Was a nightmare. I wasn’t heavily infested but it still took about 2 months. Have to keep on top of it if you want them gone. The larvae are in the smallest of places, so be on the lookout. I was using toothpicks to kill them in the very tiny small holes they were in. So horrible, but I have won the battle. I hope. Bleach the buggers. That’s what did it for me. I hope I do not need to come back here to post that “They’re Back!”", "Sorry for the late reply. I didn’t expect anyone to reply to me. You can buy No More Weevils online from http://www.nomoreweevils.com April!", "I’ve had these moths for 8 months! You have to clean your pantry put all food in tight containers no boxes or bags! clean every nook and cranny take out shelves they make coccoons everywhere especially love holes and tight places. Found our source over summer was keeping a bag of birdseed in cabinet under bookshelves by deck door off of kitchen. Well tore apart bookshelves this weekend and found them all over! Inside picture frames that I thought they couldnt get into actually removed glass and found them there. Also took apart radio and a speaker for an ipod they were inside in their coccoons! amazing! Also take out shelves they were on the edges and in the wholes that shelves go into. Also inside cd cases and books found them on the pages in the binders! you have to look everywhere! hope this helps! exterminators will not work you have to vaccuum and clean every where!", "To all of you who think you’ve solved your problem because you haven’t seen them for a few days, or a few weeks, or a few months: You are kidding yourselves. I have been battling for years! They come back. They always come back. They survived all the stuff you’ve all done. When I’m trying to kill them, I feel like others start flying right at my face...attacking me. The moths are driving me crazy.", "We have found them especially in bags of dried chilies, the kind used in Mexican cooking, Thanks for all the good hints.", "Last winter, saw these pantry moths. Kept killing them as we saw them. Went to the cottage for the summer. Came home to the critters flying everywhere. I figured out they were coming from the guinea pig food I had purchased at Walmart. I cleaned everything. Still saw a moth every six weeks. Killed it. Thought they’d eventually wane. HAAAAAAAAA Verile little critters. It’s now March. Killed 6 or 7 moths in a weeks period, so i know they’re back!!!!!!!! Yesterday tore everything apart again. Washed everything down again and sprayed all cracks. We’ll see what happens now. I need to get rid of them before summer again. I don’t want to come home to another infestation. Joan", "So, like everyone that has come to this site, I googled a problem and this has been great reading though the posts. I thought at first it was weird seeing all of these small grey moths in my pantry, didn’t think to much about it, hit them with a fly spray bug, they died and I thought end of story. About a week later (we had been away on hols) I found the pantry taken over by what I thought was maggots, so thinking it was something rotten in my food stuffs such as a potatoe I checked out all the food, and used a super strength Outdoor Barrier spray, which here in Australia keeps cockroaches, spiders of all types, ants, fleas etc at bay. In fact once I use a good qualify barrier spray I have never ever had any more problems with any type of pest. These things not only kept coming but also crawled through all over the numerous areas I had sprayed as though there was no poison there – now I ask if this stuff can stop cockroaches that are 5cm + long, spiders the size of my hand etc coming inside, how the hell has it not stopped these worms? I still believed at this stage they were maggots. So I pulled everything out of my pantry, and I mean everything out, washed all cans, un-opened packets, spices, containers etc including biscuits in cardboard boxes – the worms were inside the sealed box so ditched the box and washed the packets -make sure you get into the crevices of the packet as they will be in there as well as under the seal on your tins etc – in boiling hot water, left them on the bench to air dry – now, as I said, I had to unfold every crevice of the packet as they were everywhere. I threw anything out in un-opened jars, as they were under the seal, and everything that was in airtight containers including biscuit tins etc etc, as you name it I had to throw it away as they had somehow had no problems in working their way under sealed areas on anything no matter what it is – lollies, cake sprinkles, spices, floor, sugar, flour, cereal, pasta, rice, air tight tuperware containers etc etc. I then changed cupboards and placed all food in there. I used a common disinfectant and made sure no food was placed into that pantry including a bin. A couple of weeks later I notice a couple of moths in the main party, so now I think maybe not maggots but moth larvae and goggle moth larvae in pantries and find your website. After reading all comments I am now convinced it is moth larvae that I have. I vacuum and disinfect again but so far, whilst there are a couple of months, there are no worms and there is absolutely no sign of moths or worms in my new allocated pantry cupboard. Is using cupboards that are not really a pantry annoying, yes, but a hell of a lot better then moth larvae everywhere. It cost a fortune throwing out a significant amount of food items ( I like to store – just in case) so not happy but with throwing out those items. Washing in hot water, changing cupboards so far it seems to have done the trick – I just hope it continues to.....", "I also came across these hideous pests in the same way that a lot of you did. so again like a lot of you did I googled my problem and found this site I also saw a post from Glenn up above and he is right. I too have a pantry we bought IKEA so we have the small peg holes and found some cacoons in there... like a lot of you, I haven’t found a solution to our problem either they’re very hard to get rid of I just wanted to add for cleaning purposes look inside those small pink hole where the shelving goes", "Thank you all for your experiences and ideas. It’s depressing that it may take so long to get rid of them. But they are getting a little better. I threw away everything in any place that I store food, vacuumed the area and bleached. (before coming home from surgery.) Goodwill, Dollar Store, and Walmart made a lot of money off of me while purchasing tight storage container. I pulled my stove and refrigerator out, and cleaned the rest of the cupboards without food. But this problem goes on and on. I have washed behind most of the pictures with bleach. We have vacuumed where the ceiling and wall meets, finding the larva as we went. A few hanging from the ceiling. I try to keep one of the bedrooms closed as we have only caught 2 in the trap. My worst trap for the moths seem to be in a part of the kitchen that I have already cleaned. I’m going to clean behind the microwave again as it is near this area. We will try the idea for the bug zapper for when we see them flying. Will look to see if we have that kind of shelves. Don’t know what else to do! I can’t do much since my surgery. Fortunately, my husband has been helping me. They are adding to my stress from my surgery big time!", "Thanks for all the ideas. I noticed a couple of little moths. I thought food and cleaned out my kitchen. Nothing, absolutely nothing. Then I had company for a week and didn’t get anything else done. After they left I googled and found out they were Indian Meal Moths and it said ‘Birdseed” and I said “OMG”. I know better but had a bag of birdseed in there that I had forgotten about. It was infested. There were about 12 on the ceiling of the closet. So far I have cleaned everything out of the closet and ripped out the shelves and bleached all surfaces. As I was going thru the things in the closet I found little white fuzzies on many things. For example I have spot bot carpet cleaner and there was a fuzzy spot far up in one of the tubes.", "If I hadn’t read all of these horrible experiences I don’t think I would have been as radical. I’m throwing out so much. Everything I hope to save I’ve washed in soap and water or wiped with bleach. They are in bags and I’m checking them every day. Any sign of infestation and the bag is being pitched.", "They really seem to like cardboard so tonight I’m putting one shelf back in that closet and putting a small cardboard box on it as bait. I have the traps in there and a fly strip. I’m thinking it will be months before I dare put anything back in there. Anything I’m missing??? Thanks.", "This is equal parts helpful and discouraging. But, I am really grateful to all who have posted. If I have anything new to add when I’m done, I’ll return and share. I’m early stages–went from 1-2 moths or larvae every few days a couple weeks ago to 10 moths a day the last few days. I have to get a jump on this. I can’t find where they are. They came in with some infested Greenies dog treats, but I got rid of those without realizing the few moths that flew out were going to infest my whole house. ick.", "Thanks for the idea of the zapper. We are getting about 6-8 a day and evening live with the zapper. My husband is getting pleasure out of zapping them. We also have about ten in each trap; we have 4 going. They seemed to be getting a little better but I guess the larvae must be hatching now. A friend said that once the food is gone, which it is, they will go when they have nothing to eat. But I am doubting this. Why are they in rooms that there is no food? We also heard that the eggs and larva get into house plants and dirt. Any one heard about that? WE just got a new range hood as I thought that they might be getting in the open part. We have found a few drowning in grease that has been spilt. I guess we are going to have to hire a friend to help us since I am still recuperating from my heart surgery. I have bird food in the garage and am going out tomorrow to look at it. Maybe it is coming through the cracks in the wall!!!", "I too have been dealing with these demons and it doesn’t help that I have had depression really bad, which has left the house a mess. However, I am finally making some progress. The actual larvae seem indestructable to me, other than to squash them or get them out of the house or flush them down the toilet. Reading all these posts at least lets me know I am not alone in this battle. I appreciate all the good ideas, some of which I have already been doing. I have had pretty good luck with the little tent sticky traps and what I do is line up the plain sticky trap for house flies and windows right at the boarders of the tent trap and it catches a lot of these males as they flutter in and near the tent, catching as many as the tent because they are so busy trying to do some mating dance from the phermones in the tent. I am determined to wipe these things out, but realize all books, papers and furniture also have to be checked over so carefully and vacuumed really well. Trying to find the eggs is difficult unless it is right in a cluster. I don’t know if the eggs can be seen with the naked eye, but it seems unlikely. At this point, I have even opened the windows and turned the heat off to slow them down so I can hopefully keep them from changing into their adult form a little while longer; we are still having pretty cold nights. I have seen these larvae survive things that one would not think they could. Some were still alive despite soaking in pure vinegar and a little windex. I too am interested in the tiny wasps and wonder if anyone else has tried them with any success? Good luck to everyone and just keep at it the best you can. But you do have to check everywhere. I have boxes and boxes of papers which are going out to the dumpster quite soon. Unfortunately, I do have some stacks I am going to have to go thru to see if they can be salvaged, but it has me thinking that if the papers are important enough to keep, they should now be scanned into the copy machine as a pdf and then disposed of to keep the paper products to a minimum and not have to go thru so much stuff if this problem has the potential to continue for another summer. The adult female can lay so many eggs on her first day of being if she hooks up with a male. The males really are drawn to the traps, but I can’t believe I will catch everyone of them before they might mate. Best wishes again to everyone struggling with these dang pests.", "We just did a remodel in our kitchen and I had been seeing these moths before we tore out old kitchen. When the cabinets against the ceiling were taken down to could see thousands of dead ones that had nested between the ceiling and the molding all the way around. We now have a new kitchen and new drywall put on ceiling and all new cabinets and still see these flying around. I haven’t found and in my products so I don’t know where they are coming from our what to do next. Ideas???", "We had them from bird food. I Threw it out and washed the cage with vinegar and water and vacuum it out real good.. Looked all over the ceiling and squish the moths and cocoons. They are all gone now.", "I have found little white worms and there skins in some unopened food boxes like mac and cheese, oat meal pancake mix, stuffing, instant mash potatoes, pudding. But I have not seen any moths flying around could this be the same thing? I have found white worms in the boxes and they have eating hole in the inside bags.", "These things are hell! I’ve had them in my house on and off for about 4 months now. Each time I’ve spotted them I’ve taken out everything from my house and thoroughly cleaned everything!!! I’m still getting them. They’re creepy I have a phobia of them to the point where I have been staying at a friends house for a week now. And I’ve gotten a guy to come spray the house. Nothing is working!!!! And I am clean always, trash is out I haven’t even bought more good for the cupboards cause I keep having to throw it out a month later. Even going back after a week I found more and cleaned again. My house is up for lease in 2 months and that’s it I’m out. I have no choice.", "I did much of what the rest of you have done. However, I also cover all cover able drains, and frequently dump borax into them...just to be safe. The drains that are not cover able I sprayed with Raid flying insect spray.", "I also was vigilant, it seemed one or two moths came out every night sometimes as late as 2 or 3 in the morning. I also caught them mating late at night.", "I used an eye dropper and doused each hole for the shelves support in the cabinets with chlorox bleach cleaner in the bright green bottle.", "I had a well stocked vegetarian pantry & threw it all away. I didn’t want to risk eating dead critters. So freezing my food was not a plan. I tried it all. Bay leaves, spearmint gum, washing everything down with bleach and replacing shelf paper. And I vacuumed. I never did discover what I brought them home in. I even had those moths in my bathroom. Where I know I do not store grain! I now store everything in glass containers. Pet food in air tight storage bins. I even put out the little traps. Have I missed anything? It was an expensive lesson.", "* Ben Erickson May 22, 2015 at 8:18 am\nOuida, Sounds like you’re doing everything right. You might try the pheromone traps to catch any that are left, they worked for me. Mine came in through a bag of bird seed I bought at WalMart. I still see the moths flying around the bird seed sometimes when I go in a store.", "I have been wondering why ive had a lot of Brown moths in my house the past week I happened to spot one crawling into my electric meter cupboard so when I opened it there was loads I quickly sprayed it shut it and have now sealed gaps with duck tape this is obviously temporary as I dont want them carrying on breading but I dont no the safest way to exterminate them and the lava that may be living under the cupboard as there is a gap in the floorboards was gonna try a moth bomb dont no if thats safe next to the wires and meter or even if it will tackle what could be thousands underneath can anyone help please", "Mine came from an old bag of cornmeal. I opened it up and there were hundreds. I threw it out and all the other dry goods and thought that was it, but they kept coming, and I was killing 5-6 a day. So I scrubbed all the food cupboards. But they kept coming. So I laid the traps and in a few weeks, the traps were all full, even the one in my bedroom. But they kept coming, though a little less now. I finally had Terminex come out and spray and we laid more traps. I did not see any for a few days, but now I maybe kill about 3-4 few a week. Today, after reading this blog, I went back into the food cupboards with a toothpick and a flashlight and dug out every nook and cranny. There they were, in those peg holes! Even in the cupboards that Terminex just sprayed, I pulled out about 6-8 that were ready to hatch. So, I scrubbed every nook and cranny, bleached, sprayed again, and bought more traps. All dry goods are in the fridge now.", "about 6 months ago I did an entire kitchen clean up after finding some moths in cereal......yuck! hadn’t seen any and now, bam....I knew that you had to be vigilant for up to 300 days ...so now I start over for another 300+...so frustrated!!! use the traps....they do help but seriously how do you get rid of them FOR GOOD? do I have to keep all food in the fridge for the next 300+ days? baggies do nothing to keep them out...only glass or super thick plastic containers help....but who can afford all this??? I will be broke and still have these &^%$#(##@ things!", "i have larvae crawling on my kitchen floor. Only happens in the summer. I call Orkin last summer and got a contract with them but now the larvae are back. I don’t see any in my cabinets, only on the floor in the eating area. I clean very thoroughly and mop my floors. I don’t see where they are coming from. Can you give me some suggestions. I am however cleaning cabinets also, but have never seen them in there. Thanks", "Ever since my deep clean I have not seen any in the kitchen for about a month now. But I just came back from a weeklong trip and there were four in my trap in the upstairs bedroom. I don’t know why they’re up there. The trap in the kitchen is completely empty. Tomorrow I’m going to go through the entire upstairs with a flashlight, a toothpick, and some spray, and see if I can’t find out where they’re hiding upstairs.", "For about 4 days I’ve noticed these small, white rice grain sized worms or lava (I’m not sure what to call them) appearing on my kitchen floor and in a bathroom as well (on the floor). What could they be, where do they come from and how do I get rid of them? I keep my home impeccably clean and to see these worms appearing is most disscusting. Please HELP!", "I’m a RN assistant ...,I was helping a client get something from a cabinet and I jumped back and was like there’s maggots in ur cupboard..... We start pulling stuff out and these little silver moths come flying out at me ...yuck yuck iv cleaned with bleach and threw everything in her cupboard out ....where do u get the sticky traps . haven’t seen any more bit would rather be on safe side", "I’ve been battling these pantry moths for years, because we have birds. In the pantry, I use a combination of vigilant cleaning/inspecting and cedar blocks. Purchase the cedar blocks, put them in a plastic container with no top, and periodically spray them with red cedar oil (the kind from Texas works best for me). Order it on the internet. Moths are repelled by cedar. Keep ALL rice and grain products in large canning jars. These are the only airtight containers that have really worked for me. These moths can even get past the seals on OXO and Tupperware, don’t ask me how. Bird seed is stored in the freezer. Have a knit mitten ready to grab them midair when you see one (eliminates the yuck factor). Use the BioCare moth traps, as those are the only ones that seem to work. I buy them cheaper at Amazon. Raid foggers work in the garage, but I can’t use them in the house because of pets. Vigilance works.", "Two of the posters on this site reported stomach trouble after being infested with pantry moths. How did they cure this problem, and did they see a doctor?", "I’ve had these moths for about 5 years! First found them in our family room in a box of chocolates from Germany! They had been sitting there for almost a year, I never opened them! When the moths started flying around I finally opened the box to find truffles eaten and all the rest! At that time we found them above the box, in the pegs of a bookshelf and in most of our CD movie collection! It was unreal! We still have outbreaks a few times a year. I use the pheromone trap, but still have repeated breakouts! Our fireplace is next to the shelves, I’ve often wondered if they are in there! I have tryed making fires, when we start seeing them again and I’ve fumigated the flue with a bug bomb! Why do the keep coming, we have found none in the kitchen or pantry, can’t find a food source anymore,what can they be feeding on! Help!", "Hi, I’ve learned quite a bit here. But most of the solutions here can’t be used in our apt. We too got ours from bird seed. And years later here we are, still infested, but not surprised. We can’t use most of the solutions here, we have pets. I can’t clean, I’m disabled, and hubby would NEVER clean nearly enough. Like a few people here. I have them on the floor or on furniture, and I’ve never seen any on the ceiling or walls. Does this mean I don’t have pantry moths, but some other kind? Just recently we’ve had the moths, the cats love chasing them. Will they harm the cats? And lavender oil seems to help. Thanks. Maybe someone can help with my other questions?", "We too have had multiple episodes with these mothe and have done everything listed in posts. But I do know we have very good success with the little tent like traps we get from Home Depot. We put them out and soon they are FULL of moths. Of course we’ve thrown out a lot of dry goods. One thing we found was unopened container off oats that these pests had bored aa tiny hole in side and when husband opened it to check, it was just full of larvae but more moths that started to fly out. Of course he quickly closed and bagged up tightly before throwing out. Couldn’t imagine how they knew to bore into the container. Gross. We started putting dry goods in freezer. Eventually they were back and right now I have one that visits me at night when I am on Tablet and it comes and Flys around the light from tablet. Have tried to kill but he is faster than me and gets away. Another thing I have found is they occasionally fly around clothes in closet. I read they would eat into clothes. I can’t afford to throw out and replace clothes either. I was told to put bars of IVORY soap around, even in pantry and that would rid them. Nope!! So like everyone else I am left with mega frustration. I will continue with the traps though since that seems to work best. Good luck to everyone.", "Have you found them to eat into clothes and what else do you suggest for this? My clothes are always hung up clean and I do use a lavender smell softener in rinse cycle as well as dryer sheets. So they always smell fresh.", "One other thing is potatoes and apples in pantry. Potatoes aren’t suppose to be kept in fridge since they tun to nothing but starch. I find moths going after them big time. Where do we keep them?", "Hi, we have recently moved into our new home here in Dallas. We moved in May and this Aug and i am seeing these moths in pantry... i still dont know where they came from. As i said we recently moved to a newly constructed home. I dont understand why i am seeing these over here in the new home. I dont have pets and kids. should i throw all the dry items?", "wasps are for outside larvae, they are for leaf eating larvae..not pantry moths. they don’t work either don’t waste your money.", ".Read every comment...now tell us like it is. What works..The torro and the tent tapes, got that. What storage containers. Some say glass jar, then say no, for they have screw on lids. Are canning jars any different? Snap on tupper ware seems is a NO,No. Please name brands., if you are allowed to endorse the products that we all need. I too, am sick at heart, bit into a chocolate,...need I say more. Enough to make me swear off them. HELP,...really Help. We need solutions !!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for the education, hate knowing I am not alone, but misery does like company, and realizing that as clean as I like things, this problem seems to invent itself. Been here over 30 years, and now have joined you other nice folks. They are flying into my bedroom and my art studio, will moth balls do any good. I have pets also. We all need your help.", "I have an infestation I’m trying to get rid of now. I had to throw away everything in my cupboard except a few canned items. They were even in unopened alcohol bottles. I would recommend throwing everything away if you can. They were really in everything. Sealed, unopened, airtight packaging means nothing. They still get in. So gross. I cleaned & vacuumed the entire cupboard & everything in the cupboard. Yet, I still find more moths every time I open it. Every. Single. Time.", "I have a toddler & 3 dogs so I don’t want to leave chemicals down (like bug spray/traps), but I’m at a loss. Personally, I’m putting everything in the refrigerator until the moths are gone. I can’t find anything else that works.", "I’m going to buy one of the tennis racket bug zappers mentioned by others. I’m hoping persistence pays off & I don’t need to pay an exterminator. More than 10 houses in my neighborhood have been tented for either these or black/brown widows.", "My grandma and I got a chuckle reading all these posts as we too are living some kind of sick medeival fight with these nasty evasive pests. Our battle runs its course daily and nightly. I’ve ripped apart cupboards (food as well as dish cupboards) tossing boxes, bags, Ziploc baggies, saran wrap, tin foil, sauces, spices, cereals you name it, anything that have signs of coccoons, moths, larvae or eggs. I’ve washed all shelves and jars and containers and even vacuumed cracks all to wake up to more flying nightmares days later. We thankfully don’t have peg shelves. My grandma’s convinced theyre coming in from outside yet I’ve never seen even one flying outside. They taunt me by flying in my face and then somehow vanish into some other area of the room as the light reflects off their wings as i swat mid air. Occasionally I do catch one and feel excited and proud like the karate kid when he caught the fly with chopsticks.LOL. I have taken pleasure in zapping them with my tennis racket bug zapper. It satisfies me to a great degree knowing the ones I do get suffer a painful death. They get into EVERYTHING!!! They especially love cereal, bakers chocolate, whole grain pastas, and believe it or not cayenne pepper and paprika. Cayenne was by far the worst infested in our household. They chew through anything that’s not glass, metal or hard thick plastic so kiss any thoughts of food being safe in ziplocks. They love crawling under lids along the threads so you gotta undo ALL lids and clean. They were nesting in toothpick boxes, and YES!!! ALL GLUED FLAPS OF BOXES AND FOLDS OF BAGS. Took me all night to do out one cupboard. Our ceiling looks like a polkadotted grey paint job since these things have silky grey powdered kinda wings and our ceilings are stucco. I’ve spent hours squashing them running around with paper towel climbing chairs only to be disappointed following morning when I look up and its like it was all a dream. Twice as many staring me in the face. We’ve put most food in fridge or in pails with those strong sealed lids but somehow they seem to still come outta the woodwork. Two daddy longlegged spiders have taken up residence above the top shelf of cupboard we originally found them in and we’ve left them to assist with our efforts but so far it’s still a loosing battle. We have almost given up hopes of ever being rid of these. Our hopes keep getting dashed. Aside from tossing all food and just eating out I’m outta solutions. We have pets so sprays are not an option. Sticky tapes and traps only catch the ones we see but somewhere else in the house more are being born and sooner or later show their face but so far nothing more found in the food. Thank god. They apparently love fererro rochet as well lol. I wish u all good luck. We throw in the white towel. MERCY!!!!!", "My kitchen has still been free of moths for months now since my deep clean and keeping all dry goods in the fridge. However, I’m still getting them upstairs. I finally did a test. I sealed off all the outlets, vents, and doors and placed a moth trap in every room upstairs. I then went away for the weekend. The bedroom traps were all clean, but the guest bedroom was swarming with moths and the trap caught about ten of them. I have no idea how they got in there. It’s a small room, just a few square feet. I could not find a source, or even a single pupae or cocoon. Suffice it to say, I think this means they are in the walls or vents. I was told you’re always going to have stragglers for the next few months once you remove the food source because the remaining larvae will still go through their life cycle. I’m hoping that is what I’m dealing with. All dry goods will remain in the fridge for the time being. Fingers crossed.", "Clean everything out of your pantry and cabinets. Throw away everything that looks like it needs to be gone. Scrub done completely with straight bleach. Please wear gloves for this. And use the bleach generously.", "Now, when you go shopping to replace your food; rice, flour, pasta, place in freezer for at least 3 days. That is supposed to kill the eggs. Take out of freeze and leave out of pantry and cabinets until the food reaches room temp, Now you can place your items in the cabinets.", "Here is something else that might help with getting rid of these bugs...they do NOT like cold, and they tend to get into our houses during the summer. After you clean everything out of your cabinets and wipe them down, turn your air way up (as in, make it cooler in your house) for a couple days. I turned the air to 65, which makes your house a less comfortable place for these little guys. I don’t know if I should have, but I also used some flying big spray in my cabinets. It killed the moths and I’m hoping that it won’t hurt anything...", "Do moths sleep during the day?? I usually see them only at night. Also We used to get them from our birdseed. But we got rid of it. I know that wouldn’t get rid of moths by itself. But I didn’t have all info I do now. But now we have downstairs neighbors that have a lot of birdseed. So we have of larva on our floors now. Again we have cats any help?", "Diatamaceous earth might work. But get the food grade kind. It will also kill fleas, ticks, carpet beetles. It kills naturally by cutting into their exoskeleton as they craw across it. But it will not hurt you or your kids or pets. You can even sprinkle it on your dog. I heard it kills ants also. Google it to get all the usages.", "well— question answered..... time to start throwing out old food an check out the year old top ramen in the lower corner of dog food pantry....gonna check the dog food also.... but most moths have been in the spice pantry.... thats my 2nd stop– 3rd stop terrex traps an bay leaves.... then clean– clean– clean with some bleach prduct– even in the shelf holes...ps- im a single guy — so cleaning out cupboards is the first for me (unless im moving)— lol— so what comes first ? the moth or the larvae? (7 today)", "ok– update from above— it was 1 of 3 items in the dog pantry, an old box of cereal, a old case of top ramen, or the old milk bones. i went through the dry food cabinet, the spice cabinet and the dog pantry throwing old items in the kitchen trash can. i then had to go down the hill to get my house trash can. by the time i got back inside..(like 5 mins max) i had larvae crawling around in the kitchen trash can. have not seen any larvae today :). Found the source. next clean the shelf holes and do a good mr clean and it’s a perfect weather weekend for some surfing too :/", "My husband just eats the infested food either uncooked (cereal) or cooked (oatmeal). He has an iron stomach and doesn’t seemed to bothered by them, but I am completely grossed out. Can they do any harm to you if you eat them, larvae and all? He doesn’t want me to throw away all the infested food.", "I tried everything. They came in Oatmeal from Bruno’s. I have cleaned out the pantry several times, and thrown away more food than you can imagine, and bought plastic containers (some they got in) and put everything I could in them. The ONLY SOLUTION has been- I grease down the top of the cabinet with Oil-any kind will do-old bacon grease, Olive oil. Each morning I wake to 10 to 15 of them plus the worms- a few. I clean these up with paper towels, and every few days re-do the counters. I had no idea that many were around. I have been working to eradicate them three years now. Tried all the spray etc.", "I have a question about those bug/tennis rackets. When you turn them off do they stay off? My hubby has a concern that I just may lay it down on the bed, and even though it’s off that the bed might catch fire.", "One thing to remember about these moths is that they can lay eggs ANYWHERE. In the rim of cans and under the caps of bottles. In the folds of cardboard cereal boxes and pasta boxes. Under the rims of supposedly air tight containers, in the edge of where your shelf hits the wall. Even inside cardboard boxes when you haven’t broken the seal. You have to do every inch to find them all. Open every container. They got inside a tightly closed jar of peanut butter. In the folded parts of juice boxes. Don’t assume that if it’s a can or a hard glass jar, they are clean of these pests. That’s how my mild infestation turned alarming.", "I noticed a moth appearing, maybe once a week a couple of months ago, and thought yeah, they’re in my birdseed in the garage. Started gradually noticing more moths in the house — I often leave the door open between the house and the garage. Today it wasn’t just one or two, it was maybe 10, 15, 20 that I killed with the flyswatter, then started Googling to see what a good natural remedy would be and found this page.", "Yeah, I could count about 20 on the walls and ceiling of the garage, just walking out there and looking around. I’d already stored the birdseed container inside", "Further exploration showed that they were around the dog food container with the screw-on lid, next to the metal trash can. They were also in the crease around the top of the metal trash can lid.", "Let’s check out the step stool stored next to the trash can in the garage...no sign of little worms or webs there.", "How about the propane camping “firepit” that I’ve never used, still zipped inside its plastic-canvas cloth container? I opened that up and YIKES...they were all over the inside, comfortably nestled in the seams, inside and out. I went and made a spray bottle of straight bleach and took that outside and sprayed it good.", "Okay...that’s done...what else? The cordless drill in its little black carrying case stood next to that...and sure enough, there were little worms and webs all around the inside of that too. Just for fun I took the battery out of the drill and there was even one inside there! Just about ready to hatch. Oh My.", "I checked my bike, not completely thoroughly, but didn’t see much; checked my old-fashioned no-engine mower, and didn’t see anything inside there, but then I’m not going to tear it apart to have a closer look.", "I have Clorox hands. And my next stop will be the hardware store for some of those Terro moth things.", "Thanks to everyone for writing. Very helpful. It wouldn’t have occurred to me to go on a larva hunt today until reading this page. I already knew about bay leaves; didn’t know about the Clorox or the Terro strips.", "What I noticed today was the larva infestation didn’t travel very far away from the original outbreak. Most of them were located within 2-3 feet of where I’d left the birdseed sit with its lid ajar for the past nine months. (Silly me. I know better.)", "I have a question has there ever been any larvae say, around any Soda soda bottles or cans? Or any liquids? Lori", "I have a weird problem. I’ve found 3 of these moths and 4 larvae in my office in the last 3 days. The moths fly towards my computer screen, and the larvae are always in the same exact spot on the ceiling. I’ve cleaned and checked the entire room... there’s not really any furniture or decor in here, so there’s nowhere for them to hide. I can’t quite figure out what it is about the spot on the ceiling... I’ve checked the surrounding area, including the lamp nearby, scrubbed it down with soapy water, and I don’t see anything. The larvae are quite large, too, like the length of two rice grains. I’ve obviously checked my kitchen thoroughly as well, and did not find a single specimen. My ceiling in the office has wallpaper. Is it possible hat they’re nesting underneath? Also, I’m nocturnal and the light in my office is the only one on for quite some distance. I tend to get random buggers in patterns throughout the years, who crawl through cracks in my AC unit that I’ve tried so hard to seal. Although I don’t want to chalk it down to this, since I’ve found larvae. I KNOW the infestation will get worse but where is the source?!", "Well I also started seeing the little moths flying around..maybe one or 2 in my bedroom..my granddaughter an I even named them..well then they started multiplying..first one or 2..now 6 or 10 per room..we have 3 bedrooms..so my Mom old school says get moth balls for the closets..so I got boxes..opened them up..set them in all the bedrooms..still they were there..so I went an got my hand cdust buster..I went from room to room..sucking up those little buggers like crazy..It took about a week..but the upstairs bedrooms an bathroom are moth free..I also sprayed bug spray on the window sils..an curtains..so that was all set..now down on the main floor..I got the dust buster recharged..an sucked every one I could find..again about a weeks time..most of them gone except one area..where we had a box that we stored our winter boots..I pulled the box out..now this is in August..an found inside of the fur of the boots..larve..eggs..stuck to the lining..hundreds of them..turned boots over..an more eggs were stuck along the treads of the boots..I started pulling out more an more boots..even the rubber rain boots..those eggs were sticky..an down right disgusting..I had to throw most of them away..the boots were a breeding ground..now who looks at boots in August..well me now..I did manage to keep my Uggs..one had eggs under the bottom treads..the other one was good. So now Along with the cereal..rice...pancake mix..grains in plastic bags now our winter boots..Crazy..an my dustbuster is a lifesaver..moths..little worms..bugs..etc..I suck them up..empty the bag outside..wrap that in a plastic bag..an put my little mini hand vac back on the charger..well thats how we handle the little buggers..bottom line is..not only in food..check every thing..flip things over..boots..shoes..an invest in a dustbuster....", " Desiree August 3, 2020 at 12:35 am\nI think the “tennis racket” electrical zappers are more efficient, more humane, and less worries they will leave anything behind (i.e. eggs in the interior of your dust buster/vacuum cleaner for example, or actually surviving the vacuuming).", "I used to vacuum them up too, but I think the electricity knocks them out immediately and I don’t find myself worrying that anything will survive. The electricity dries EVERYTHING on their beings.", "On the topic of humaneness, btw, even though I am obviously aware of the fact that moths aren’t on the same advanced level as sheep, you should take a moment of your time to look into videos of how sheep are treated for the wooI industry. It is beyond heinous. 🙁", "I encourage you to not buy anymore “Ugg boots,” or any products with wool in them. I didn’t learn about this industry until recently myself, so please don’t think I am judging you for not knowing any different!", "I would leave a link here to an example video which shows their typical treatment in the UK, for example, which should have a good standard for animal welfare (but doesn’t — we are all intentionally left in the dark about just how bad these welfare standards really are in the West for the livestock industry, unfortunately), but I doubt this website allows us to post links.", "These moths aren’t like sheep of course — they are literally PESTS when they take over our place. But I will feel like if there is a more efficient way to take care of pests that just happens to be more humane, why not use that technique?? Hopefully that makes sense! 🙂", "* Desiree August 3, 2020 at 12:38 am\nOops! Major typo, and they don’t let us edit our comments here...", "* Thomas Boni August 8, 2020 at 9:49 pm\nThanks for sharing your experience with the Today’s Homeowner community! TH community members helping other TH community members — we love it. 🙂", "Hi have just found these little critters in my kitchen. I was beside myself I cleaned the kitchen to within and inch of its life with bleach etc. I found the cocoons and then the maggots on my ceiling. We get quite a few cockroaches in the area where we are and I sprayed the cupboards with the cockroach spray (probably not very healthy, but I thought if it can kill something that can survive a atomic bomb then it will kill these critters). Left it for a day, cleaned all cupboards with boiling water and bleach again twice and have not seen any since. It only took a couple of days to get rid of these most undesirable creatures, now everything is in sealable containers, I had never heard of them before but my neighbor said that they get into your kitchen pantry in packets of seeds, oats etc. all I can say is never leave anything open in a packet as you never know what’s lurking inside.", "I have had this problem for the past three summers...they get into everything... so much food wasted..even putting stuff in plastic containers doesn’t seem to always help..never in my life have I had this problem. Shouldn’t the food warehouse be more up to date on colder storage to prevent the transportation of these insects?", "Thank you – this sorted a few things for me. Every one of the shelf positioning holes in our cupboards was FULL of web, larvae and dust (which I presumed were eggs). Not only in the pantry cupboard but in all cupboards in that row. A massive job to clean out holes, disinfect with bleach and then I have to admit to spraying bug killer into each one. A final wipe down and – whew – done!", "The product called No-More-Weevils is a product that others have tried, once clean-up is over, with some success, so I tried to source it here in Australia. No luck, it is made in Hastings, New Zealand, and they do not do international delivery. So I will need to find someone in NZ to buy it for me and send it on to Australia for me. I will get some and I will try it – and I will let you all know if it works. Thanks again for your help.", "I scrubbed my pantry, threw out EVERYTHING! Painted and caulked! Woke up to more maggots!! WHAT CAN I DO?? PLEASE ADVISE! I’m going to move if I can’t get rid of them!!!", "I have just recently learned of diatameous earth(sp) food grade. I hear very good things about it. We are just moving into another place. And we don’t want to bring them here. Due to being ignorant, we might have already introduced them. Will the earth work?", "I HAVE TRIED THE PANTRY TRAPS, THE THROWING EVERYTHING OUT, THE SCRUBBING EVERYTHING, THEN FOUND A COCOON IN A SPARE ROOM, THAT NEVER HAD FOOD IN IT AND WAS LOCK AT ALL TIMES, ON THE BOTTOM OF MY CLOSET ON THE BOTTOM OF AN OLD SANDLE. I HAVE HAD THESE MOTHS FOR THREE YEARS. AND I HAVE BOUGHT THE TRICHOGRAMMA WASPS SEVERAL TIMES AND 3 YEARS LATER ANOTHER MOTH INFECTION. I HAVE PUT OUT EUCALYPTUS OIL AND TEA TREE OIL EVERYWHERE ON COTTON BALLS AT GREAT EXPENSE. NOT HELP! I DON’T THINK ANYONE CAN GET RID OF THESE UNLESS YOU POUR GAS AROUND YOUR HOUSE AND BURN EVERYTHING YOU OWN. THEY ARE IN EVERYTHING! NOT JUST WHERE THERE IS A FOOD SOURCE! I’M SICK OF ALL THE SUGGESTIONS, I THINK THEY ARE MADE UP AND OR MONEY MAKERS FOR THE ONES TELLING THE LIES.", "IF YOU MOVE THEY WILL COME WITH YOU, I ASSURE YOU. THEY ARE IN EVERYTHING. IT WOULD NOT BE FARE TO GIVE YOUR STUFF AWAY OR SELL IT BECAUSE YOU WOULD JUST PASS THE PROBLEM TO SOMEONE ELSE. HOPELESS", "I EVEN MOVED THE GARBAGE WAY AWAY FROM THE HOUSE AND SUPRISE! NOW THEY ARE LIVING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE GARBAGE—AND GET THIS NOW THEY ARE IN MY CAR!!! A FRIEND CAME BY TO VISIT ME AND WHEN SHE GOT HOME SHE SAW PANTRY MOTHS IN HER PLACE AND HAS EVER SINCE. SO BEWARE OF GOING TO ANYONE’S PLACE THAT HAS THEM. YOU MAY HAVE A SURPRISE IN YOUR HOME A DAY OR TWO LATER. I’M AFRAID TO GO VISIT WORRYING THAT I WILL BRING THEM TO THEIR PLACE ON SOMETHING I TAKE WITH ME.", "CORRECTION... I NEVER SAID THE TRICHOGRAMMA WASPS ONLY WORKED OUTSIDE. I HAVE BEEN USING THEM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. I DON’T KNOW IF THEY WORK BECAUSE I STILL HAVE MOTHS. THEY TELL ME YOU HAVE TO GET THE WASPS DURING THE RIGHT CYCLE, WHEN THE EGGS ARE LAID. THAT IS DIFFICULT TO FIGURE OUT... I DID WANT TO MENTION I CRACKED OPEN A REGULAR CHICKEN EGG AND IT HAD A PANTRY WORM IN IT. I REALLY FREAKED AND I CAN’T EAT EGGS ANYMORE. PLUS I BOUGHT SOME GUACAMOLE AT MI PUEBLO IN SAN RAFAEL TO EAT IN MY CAR AND IT HAD TWO WORMS IN IT. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS TOMATOES BUT A BETTER LOOK AND NOPE THE MOTH WORMS I RECOGNIZED SO WELL. I CAN’T EAT THAT ANYMORE. WORMS WERE COMING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF MY JUICER AND VERY EXPENSIVE BLENDER. I DUCK TYPED THEM INSIDE HOPING THEY WON’T HURT THE MOTOR. THEY CAN’T GET UP INTO THE FOOD PART. I HOPE THEY DIE AND TURN TO DUST. NOW I PUT TEA TREE OIL ON A PAPER TOWEL AND TAKE A PLASTIC BAG TO HOLD IT ON THE BOTTOM OF THEM BOTH ONCE A WEEK. I AM AFRAID THEY ARE INSIDE MY COMPUTER NOW. I CAN NO LONGER COOK INSIDE THIS PLACE. EVERYTHING MAKES ME FEEL LIKE GAGGING AND EVERYWHERE I GO AND SEE SOMETHING FLYING I THINK IT IS A MOTH. I WAS EATING AT CELIA’S IN SAN RAFAEL AND ONE WAS FLYING AT ME AND LANDED ON MY SHOULDER! I EXCLAIMED TO THE PERSON I WAS WITH “WHAT ARE THEY DOING FOLLOWING ME AROUND”!!!! HE SAW IT SO I KNEW IT WAS NOT MY IMAGINATION. I DO SEE THEM IS SOME STORES AND I STOP GOING TO THEM. WHY IS IT THAT NO ONE HAS COME TO OUR RESCUE TO HELP FIND A WAY TO KILL OFF THESE BUGS THAT ARE CAUSING US SO MUCH STRESS IN OUR LIVES????", "Like a lot of you I have gotten these critters too ! I threw away.everything n my pantry too about $400-500 worth of food stuff!! Cherrioes and pasta!! Oh yes even dried peppers for hot tamales!! Go figure! I had a plastic pantry cabinet, I took it outside & washed it with bleach & sprayed with raid n the blue can. It’s still outside! The cabinet was next to my entertainment center which has some shelving & yes you guessed it, the famous peg holes!! Lol!! Gotta keep your humor, right!! Anyway I cleaned out the holes sprayed with raid let it dry, then I sprayed the whole cabinet with Clorox, wiped it down with white vingar & peppermint oil n a spray bottle. Use full strength, let it dry & washed my China & before I put it back n cabinet (entertainment center ). I put bay leaves n each corner, front & back and each shelf, plus a moth ball n back of shelf, yes each one! Oh I forgot to mention, before I put every thing back in, I got a can of kilt stay & sprayed it n the holes! Then I washed & cleaned everything from picture frames, CDs, washed the ceiling & walls with warm Clorox water. I have the kitchen & den done. I also put out the tents, some were safer & black flag. They are doing well. I have to do the rest of the house. When I did the walls & ceilings, I did find maybe ten or so cocoons & the web! Some were hard to see, but I put moths balls behind refrig, entertainment center, etc. So far I may see one or two but I spray & they fall to the floor & I kill them & throw them in the garbage. But by doing all of this, I believe we will get rid of them! But you have to do a radical cleaning! I did put important papers in zip locks with a moth ball & bay leaf in it!!! Lol! Yes it sounds like I’m over doing, but I will also set off some de-foggers a half day. I hope this helps some of you.", "As a person fighting an infestation for over a year, I can tell you what will not work! Just about everything I’ve read on here in the comments. We have tried every kind of container that is supposed to be sealed when closed...they get in those, too! Once you get an infestation and have it for a while, you will find the larvae EVERYWHERE. I’ve found the larvae on plastic grocery bags, in clean rags that I haven’t used in a while. They put the eggs everywhere. On other sites that I have visited, they said that they can even eat through plastic zip lock bags and I have found that to be true also. I’m desperate. Will try the wasps. Someone said they did not know when to release the wasps. In my case, when the moths disappear, it’s probably because they have laid their eggs and they die, but the next generation are in the eggs. So when the moths disappear is when those of you trying the wasps should release them, that’s what I am going to try. The eggs are laid and waiting for them. (Note: On occasion I leave wine glasses on the counter to wash the next morning. Every time I do that when the moths are active, I find three or four floating in the wine. So those little fellows are winos, another good way to get rid of a few!)", "Well this is a follow up from the 9th ! What I said above. Seems to be working. I do vaccum & mop every day! This helps from spreading the dead webs & cocoons! Yes, I found dead ones n my truck! They were dead! Only larve & cocoons! No dead moths! The bay leaves do work & moth balls! Plus the vinegar peppermint mixture in the spray bottle also helps! But YOU MUST DO A VERY RADICAL CLEANING!! I have not found anything in the den or kitchen!", "I found a site that guy had lived in an old Victorian home in the north, & he said the bay leaves & moth balls work! He has had clothing moths along with pantry moths! So far it’s worked for us!", "I hope this helps! Yes, it’s a pain to clean ,& clean, but I was my walls with a mop with clorox! I do this every other day! They were also in my drapes & curtain rods & tassels! I checked everything including picture frames, everything!!! Leave NOTHING unturned!!", "These things are horrible! I keep finding those little larvae on my walls and ceiling in my kitchen. Just cleaned out cupboard and threw everything in there away. I didn’t want to chance any eggs remaining on items. Not good when on a very limited budget to have to throw sealed boxes of stuff away. I even threw away my salt and pepper shakers. Washed cupboard really good then sprayed it all with white vinegar. This seems to be a never ending project, if I need to do every cupboard in my kitchen including the walls, ceiling and floor. What a nightmare! I want to scream every time I see one of those worms, some of them are so tiny that you can barely even see them! I’ve only come across 2 moths and have set traps but not catching any moths, the larvae seem to be the problem and I guess eggs which is where they come from. I don’t know what the eggs look like because they are probably microscopic and undetectable. I’m hoping I caught it early enough to be rid of them.", "After first realizing what these little flutterers were, I cleaned out the pantry and found a suspect item or two. An old package of cornmeal and something else. Webbing inside the packages made me suspicious, but the main problem we’re having is in our upstairs master bedroom. The kitchen is mostly fine, other than an occasional ‘flyer.’ No worms really. Every day, a couple of times, I vacuum up larvae crawling on the ceiling or walls. There’s an occasional flyer as well, but the ‘worms’ are the main problem. They just seem to appear out of nowhere! I can’t figure if they are coming from eggs laid on the floor, or somewhere up above. Driving me nuts! It’s cooled off a bit so I’ve been leaving our bedroom window open, hoping to slow their life cycle.", "Not only are these little crappy critters in the foods, they are in the cardboard boxes! I found the food wasn’t compromised (but threw it anyway) but in between the folds of the cardboard box. yep, you wonder where these boxes have been stored along the way... Thanks for all the info to get rid of these pests!", "Well this is a follow up from my other two posts . We were gone 2 weekends ago & set off the de-foggers, turned off the ac & over head fans. Came home & at first I thought nothing had happened, But I vaccumed & found dead cocoons & larvae, so I was encouraged. Then checked the tents, & wow there were a lot in them, as many as 15 or more & that really excited me. Well I will say this I still see one or 2 flying around!! I do not know where they are coming from, but I am still using the bays leaves & moth balls, plus the white vinegar & mint mixture. I will say this, I have another cabinet that has those famous “peg holes” I sprayed the holes with kilts, used the vinegar mixture, put bay leaves in shelves & drawers & so far they have stayed away! But in the entertainment center I am caulking the holes with silicone. The tents are working, but I have taken everything out of boxes (fabric, winter clothes, blankets, etc.) and put in clear plastic containers. I washed them out with soap & water, dried them then sprayed & dried them with the white vinegar mixture, then put bay leaves & a moth ball in each one. I still have my sewing room, my laundry room, front bedroom to do! I still vaccumed twice a day & mop with the vinegar water mixture. I hope this helps! Yes, I am about to go crazy ? lol! But humor is very important! I hope all of u get rid of these suckers!!", "We had a lot of improvement by tossing, sealing, washing ALMOST all the shelves, and setting up pheromone traps, but have still seen a couple of moths and one larval form (bought or born here?) Please note that the instructions for my pheromone traps say to preferably use just one at a time and leave them be, because if you use more or move them a lot the male moths may get confused and not know which way to fly.", "We, too, unwittingly invited an infestation into our pantry in a bag of birdseed. We are now going scorched earth on our pantry like crazy people, throwing everything away. It’s disgusting to see everything dusted with tiny white eggs. We did find one bag of rice hosting a lot of the larvae, so hopefully this will do the trick. Everything’s getting a wipe down.", "Just discovered moths & larvae in my pantry for the first time. I threw everything away- didn’t even look to see if it was infested. Cleaned shelves & left empty. It’s been a couple days & have not seen anymore, but don’t want to put anything in there till I know how to prevent them from getting in the packages. Would zip lock bags work?", "This is funny to read people’s attack mode! I have like 20 wprmy like maggots on my ceiling it is so GROSS! I take a butter knife and chop em’ like I’m a ninja. Fyi, I don’t even buy food very oftenfor my home and have them and have for almost two years.", "I don’t know how to say this exactly AND I don’t want to jinx myself AT all! But my Mom, passed away, that’s just part of the story, and I have been in her house since before hand. And I really really hope and pray that that they don’t follow us here. My husband is bringing things down here slowly. But he got rid of all the birdseed that they came from. And got several moth traps and replaced the until they’re not showing any more. So we’re hoping for the best.", "I noticed a lot of little moths on my walls and flying around the house. I accidentally left a Tupperware bowl with Fabuloso half water on the counter after mopping and woke up to the bowl full of moths. I started leaving them in all the rooms overnight and would find several in the bowls. I also had to clean out my food cabinet because I found expired cake mix that moved when I opened it. It’s working for me?:)", "I thought that I had rid myself when I threw everything out in the cupboard that had heath cooking candy bits. Sugar right? Well it also has nuts. That is why a bunch of webs were in it. So later I had one moth flying around about every other day. I knew something was wrong. I kept looking everyday and found finally a worm on my cabinet ledge. Went into panic mode, but discovered they were in a bag of popcorn (webs). I freeze everything when I buy it for three or more days so I knew that it not that out of control. Threw away popcorn and threw everything. Anything I am not throwing away will go into freezer for a week. This should kill any living anything. There are a few cocoons in the cupboard so wash well and vacuum, some corners may be hard to get with a rag. But I want some kind of pesticide to put in the corners like maybe raid with a Q-tip. Just rub on. This is enough to make me loose weight.(Stop eating carbs) Good Luck everyone!", "I came home from the cottage after the summer away and there were hundreds of these moths flying around. I Asked my roommate if he didn’t notice??? Of course not!! Men sometimes have their head elsewhere It took me a complete year to get rid of these little buggers. I bombed my kitchen and spare room where I had cabinets and washed everything down. These little devils still appeared. I Repeated the latter process 4 weeks later because they were still appearing. After the second bombing and thorough cleaning I still had one or two these danged critters appearing every two to three days. I Decided to just kill them as they appeared and to just make sure the numbers didn’t increase. This went on for about 6 months and as of today we haven’t seen any for at least 8 months. Just make sure you kill them before they have a chance to breed and lay more eggs. What a pain in the butt these little guys were. At least if there is a next time, I’ll know what to do right away.", "Yuck, these came in with a bag of birdseed from walmart. i dumped the whole bag in the yard and thought all is well. nope, moths are everywhere in the kitchen. saw webs in the pantry. threw out all cereal and flour and cookies. i’ve seen worms fall from the ceiling, so i’m making a bleach solution in my spray bottle to zap those cracks in the ceiling and walls. going now to buy some fly strips. wish me luck!", "Hello, I have found bugs that infested my vacuum cleaner...they look like little mággets/larvae’s. I do not know how to get rid of them. I have cleaned the vacuum cleaner by replacing the bag inside. But when I shake the vacuum, the larvae’s come out. Sometimes I see them on my floors, but only one or two and only occasionally. I keep my please very clean. I’ve got mostly hardwood floors and tiles, but my bedroom has a carpet. I am getting paranoid of not getting them into my carpet (I found a couple of them on the carpet) Please help me to get them out of my place. If you can suggest some natural way to get rid of them for good that would be wonderful. if not, then I am willing to use chemicals. thank you.", "Well, I see that are not alone. We also bought a bag of trail mix from a nut store in Vancouver. The little devils hatched out in our pantry as well. we cleaned everything out of the cupboard. Inspected all packages. Washed everything down and 2 weeks later we are bug free. Touch wood. ?", "I had moths in my old kitchen and was hoping the problem would be gone after the remodel. They were gone for a while but they’re back, along with some wimpy-looking spiders. They seem to have some sort of circle-of-life thing going on in my pantry. I threw out a lot of baking supplies and cleaned with white vinegar. I also cleaned all the peg holes with vinegar on a Q-tip and then covered the holes with painters tape. I clearly need better storage containers, too.", "I just finished emptying out my pantry that was infested by these moths. I mixed bleach and water in a spray bottle and sprayed the whole closet down. I saw some larvae, but not as many as I thought I would. I had read that I should not ignore the little holes that are on the sides of adjustable shelving, so I made sure I sprayed those as well. After a few hours of drying time, I took a wooden kabob skewer and began to poke around inside those holes. OMG That’s where they were! and even after spraying them with BLEACH, they were still wiggling!!! So this process took me all day, but I was not about to stop until I had done everything I could do. I killed 3 moths this morning inside pantry and of course I’m freaking out. SO, Now I just wait and see if those are left overs or if I need to call the professionals. I will tell you that my problem started with a bag of those very cheap ramen noodles. When I lifted it off the shelf, the “unopened” bag was completely depleted of it’s contents! I will never buy those again, ALL processed food will get a second thought!", "I am cautiously claiming success. You have to be patient. I did the whole deep clean, finding them in peg holes, etc. I threw out anything that looked infested. Everything else was stored in the fridge or freezer. Period. No exceptions. Don’t get discouraged because once you remove the food source, you still have to outlive the nest, which could take up to 6 months. If you leave a food source around during that time, there is going to be another infestation and you’re back to square one. I made sure there was not a single food source anywhere in the house that was not stored in the fridge or freezer. It’s easier being single and not having to store food to cook for an entire family. I had stragglers for about six months, but I can safely say I have not seen a single moth (not even in the traps) since November. I even started leaving food out again. I think it might be over.", "I’m currently having this problem with these little disgusting things. Been in the same place for over 10 years and have had finches almost all that time and never had the problem until several months back. I remember seeing a moth or two and I never even bothered to kill them because I never thought much of it. But then started seeing more of them -although not exactly an invasion- and that’s when I started killing them. I could not understand where the hell they were coming from all of a sudden. Then one day I see these little worms climbing up my wall and I freaked out -not knowing what they were- and then looked up near where the ceiling meets the wall and I see a bunch of what looked like cocoons and then it clicked in my head that these must be moth larvae. Now I know for sure the source was a bag of bird seeds that I’d bought. These little disgusting things will infest the seed cups and lay their eggs in them (seeds are clumped up together because of the web-like material these things make). Freezing the seed bag was the first thing I did and I’m sure any eggs in the bags must have been destroyed but I know there were eggs elsewhere because I still kill a few of the moths every day. I don’t think I have any in the pantry. I keep a spray bottle full of dish soap and water mix and I spray any moth I see and it’s dead within seconds. If I continue to see them I might have to get that pheromone bait. And from now on, I’ll freeze any bird seeds I buy before I open the bag. This is disgusting and annoying.", "The Unit below mine and my bathroom has had a sudden infestation of little ‘maggots’ – I think they are the larvae of the brown moth fly – and look very similar to pantry moth larvae – we have had very weird weather and they seem to be comming up in the drain.My downstairs neigbour got a pest control person in to kill them and she calls them maggots – but are they truly maggots or some subspecies? She is consumed with the concept something is dead in the roof space but that is not possible in our building and they are coming from the drain in the bathroom – Like pantry moth larvae they respond the same if I spray lavender or eucalyptus – it seems to bring them more active and visible. I have read the comments about certain flies laying eggs in drains -and to flush the drain with Borax but only problem seems to be access only via the mains of the cold water that feeds each unit on one side. I have tried sprays and that only seems to flush them out – and into my bathroom – so – what can I use to spray to repel given I cannot actually access the very old plumbing of the building? HELP PLEASE!!", "Battling this for the last three months. I have wiped the pantry down with bleach many times and thrown everything out except canned food. I clean the cans with soap and water. Also threw out all my spices. I do not have any pegs, but there are some cracks in the wood shelves. After spraying it down again, I am going to paint the pantry shelves with trim paint and an eggshell finish on the walls. I think this might help and it needs to be done anyways. Good luck to all.", "The moth is not your problem. It’s the larva/eggs. Nearly EVERYTHING that wasn’t in a can or air tight jar in my pantry was infested. They are in the cardboard boxes of even non-food items. They are underneath the bottoms of shelves. They are hiding in the rim of the lids on glass jars. They were in a box of plastic drinking straws (in the straws!). The LAST STRAW for me tonight is that they were in what appeared to be an uninfested box of cookies (no larva found in box) and a totally sealed bag of cookies. I broke open the first cookie (abundance of caution after cleaning all day) and there was a live, wiggling larva in it. I might never buy cereal or pasta again.", "I heard with weevils you can put your grains in the freezer for two days to kill any eggs. Wonder if that works for these things, too.", "They hitchhike home in bags of dog food too! I’ve seen them flying around bags of dog food at the stores. I kept the food in the garage but they would sneak in. When I’d bring a bowl of food through the house 🙁 so the chase would be on to hunt them down. I switched to grain free dog food 3 or 4 years ago and haven’t seen once since (fingers crossed)!!", "After recently getting rid of a light infestation ( because I got on it right away ) caused by bird seed but not finding any other infested food or larvae, I am worried that there is a nest somewhere I haven’t found. So after doing all everyone else has, freezing grains for a week before using, putting grains in airtight glass jars, etc dog and cat food in airtight bins, all I can say is if I get infested when the weather warms as I hear can happen, there is no other answer but the parasitic wasp called Trichogramma. Freaks me out to allow them in my home but I understand they’re so tiny I won’t even know they’re here. I see no other answer to permanent relief.", "I had these guys in a jar of seedless pumpkin seeds brought home from store. We cleaned and got rid of a lot of food, spices etc. My question is that 4 months later and we are still seeing 1-3 moths caught in sticky traps every couple of weeks. Is this normal or should I be recleaning? Never see larvae just dead moths in traps annd only a few. Please advise!", "I had this issue for a very long time & nothing was getting rid of them. After looking up info online I read to put bay leaves on each shelf in cabinet. Took a few weeks but I have been bug free ever since.", "I had no idea what these creatures could get into , and how they do it . Thanks for your info on this problem . I have gotten rid of so much food that all of a sudden came alive with these disgusting worms . Food was sealed from the store and all of a sudden its alive with these things . Thank you again for your info .", "We are a flat of 6 professional working women who can’t keep throwing out all our food or stuffing it into our freezers/fridges for the next 6 months. Although it is expensive, we are thinking we will try the product someone else mentioned and hope that Winter ends the misery. Use the link below or Google “no more weevils” and you’ll see it also applies to pantry moths. http://www.nomoreweevils.com/. If you have tried it with success, or dare I say it, failure, please let us know. Cheers, and keep the faith folks, comparatively speaking we are still in the 10% with pantries of food!", "I thought I was done with the moths at the end of last summer. I threw out all my food and am keeping it all in the freezer now. As soon as the weather warmed up they are back. I am assuming they are hatching from other places in the house. I kill every one I see and I have sprayed insecticide in cracks where the molding meets the cupboards. They aren’t in my food so I am hoping they won’t get to lay eggs again, I go on a moth patrol every morning and usually find at least one. I am very frustrated.", "I clean out our pantry in December 2015, with vinegar and water with a little essential oils, vacuum all the above, I even purchase the moth traps with the sticky stuff from Home Depo. Those critters are back, It’s getting warm now and I see them back in the pantry. I am so frustrated with these little things flying around the house. I will be paying close attention to the packing of grains I purchase. So far I put flour, rice,meal in my freezer. I only purchase small bags, but those critters are back in my pantry. Thank you so much for sharing your stories and I will continue to fight these critters before summer kicks in full gear.", "I can honestly say I think I can claim success. I threw everything out that was infested. All other items they could possibly feed on were placed in the fridge or freezer. And then I just waited them out. It honestly took about six months. Those darn things laid eggs just about everywhere, and near the end, they were mostly in the upstairs bathrooms where the moisture was. But I have not seen a month since October. I honestly think everyone’s biggest mistake is bringing a new food source into the house before the colony dies out. An egg can take up to 4 months to hatch and if you have two, maggots they can regenerate a new colony in weeks. YOU REALLY HAVE TO BE VIGILANTE ABOUT NO DRY GOODS IN THE HOUSE FOR SIX MONTHS. Either buy dry goods to be consumed that day, or keep them in the freezer. Eventually, the colony will die out. There is hope.", "Some of the comments on this article have been really helpful. The larvae can be in the folds of coffee packets, edges of cans, they can be anywhere! The most helpful was noting that they can be in the holes for shelving. They were larvae incubating in every hole of our pantry! Take a toothpick or skewer and pick them out and the sprayed everything with pure vinegar. We also sprinkled baking soda on all edges and hinges of the cupboard and poured vinegar. The main sources were a box of granola and a bag of bulk oatmeal as well as larvae in a plastic container of masala (Indian spice). There were two moths in our plates cupboard and we found three larvae in the shelf holes!! It only takes two to replenish a colony. I hope we got them all. I will get keeping grains in the fridge and freezer for the next four months to be sure!!", "Emily If you use Trichogramma to kill the pantry moths, how do you get rid of the wasps? Won’t they sting you?", "Finally realized it was an old bag of unshelled peanuts on the counter under some paperwork that I had forgotten about...!! ARRRGH !", "Clean good, yes, but all I did was put bay leaves out and in cupboards and they are all gone.", "Somethings I learned the hard way (i.e. an infestation) about pantry moths that I never see mentioned: 1. There’s more than one kind of panty moths – the ones in my kitchen were attracted primarily to seeds (including spices like poppy seed or spices ground from seed) and brown rice. I think they got into quinoa and wheat germ too – but not in the wheat flour. Or corn. 2. My pantry moths were very small. 3. Just like all moths, they follow the light. Every night I left a small light on with a trap next to it. When the infestation was really bad, I had one in the kitchen and one in the family room. 4. They mature moths seem to show up in the room around 9 – 9:30 p.m. EST, though that could vary slightly, depending on where in a particular time zone you live 5. They seem to fly upwards , which makes me suppose they hide out in lower spots during the day, then head for the light. But the upwards flying seems more pronounced with the pantry moths. 6. It took me several years to completely get rid of them, and I still keep out fresh traps so I’ll catch infestations early. 7. I don’t buy from stores that have open bins for some items, like Whole Foods, where you can scoop from a bin to a bag, but I would warn against that. 8. I learned, if I found infested food, to put it in the freezer for 24-48 hours before I tossed it out. 9. I did most of the things everyone else wrote about – cleaning, looking for the webs, etc., etc.", "My mother, grandmother and my husband’s grandmother always put bay leaf in flour and such when they brought it home. It doesn’t hurt to scatter a few in the cupboard either. This will keep you from getting them.....", "We think our moths came in a bag of cat food. They proliferate like crazy. My husband can’t stand them, and wanted to call an exterminator. I said NO POISON IN THIS HOUSE. I showed him the vacuum and the attachments, and he started to vacuum every moth and all the larvae he could find. Success. I know this won’t be the end of it, but now he understands why I keep cereal, grains, flour, etc. in the freezer. He used to yell at me for doing that. Now he will have to find another excuse for yelling. I don’t mind the moths. They don’t bother me at all. I wave them off, pick them out of my drink, and continue on as before. Who cares??? All these picky, wimpy little men and women who are freaked out by moths: GET OVER IT!!! It’s only a minor nuisance, and if you use common sense, as my husband DID NOT, you won’t ever have moths.", "I can’t tell you how great it is to see so many other people who are so concerned about this. It’s really good not to be alone in this. It made me feel so dirty even though I do try to keep everything under glass after living in TX. My big question is this, since I don’t have a freezer large enough to hold all the paper plates, napkins, paper cups etc for picnics and have bottles of things we only rarely use in boxes on the floor under the shelves in the pantry, can I take all this paper stuff outside in the 90-111 degree summer heat? Will that kill them if they are in a black plastic trash bag?", "Wow! Thanks everyone for sharing your plight, tips & tricks; even the littlest details have been illuminating (now will consider my outdoor bird area, dry pet food storage & garage, shoe bottoms and poor Ugg boots (that seems the clothes-eating moth though...thankfully do not have)).", "I noticed these pesky little moths a couple days ago...just a couple. As a middle-aged neat-freak who’s lived up/down coast... didn’t think much of them but weather. Then went to use bag of potaoes stored down lower caninet...peeew the smell- bag only about a week old! One black/wet. Then go above fridge to get huge wharehouse-sized unused oatmeal bag in box... EWW!! The webbed innards in unopened 2.5 lb bag with small white worms under box, under honey container beside it... all tossed. I of course went all over kitchen... and yep... string webbing in everything, tightly screwed heavy plastc jars or unopened factory. IMHO, the tiny two holes in thick heavy ziploc proved to me – yes, they do eat plastic!! Moved to never-used pantry. Yep. Goodbye unopened, factory sealed wharehouse organic pastas... gluten-free pancake/waffle mixes, everything. Those had little flour beatles, and gosh knows what else inside...unopened", "Strange, never experienced anything like this... even in 2 years in Hawaii or a year in (ew) Vegas (not military, but job has moved us a lot).", "I think i havelarvae bugs tiny little things that Almost look like worms They are coming in. Droves as i kill them more appear In my kitchen on my ceiling Where are they coming frim how do i stop them it just started over night. HELP a senior citizen. Thanks", "It is very informative and helpful. And all this time I’ve been complaining to my family for leaving the doors open and letting the moths in. All the time, the darn things are in my pantry. I never would have known, had I not seen the larvae...and even then I didn’t connect them to the moths. I am so totally grossed out...YUCK.", "So how do you kill the moths? We’re on our second cyle after the larvae turned into new moths. We completely emptied the pantry, wiped with soap and water, sprinkled DE on all the edges, corners and cracks, left two traps, then sprayed the entire pantry with Aunt Norma’s spray two days ago. So far there are only 3 dead ones in the trap and more live ones out and about. Today I found two more happily flying around in there. Even when I sprayed it directly with moth spray, it continued to fly. What kills them on contact other than squishing? My husband saus we can’t use any kind of pesticide in the other pantry, but isn’t it safe if we spray it now and wait couple weeks to clean and re-fill the pantry?", "Last fall, I bought indian corn wreaths . They were so pretty! After Thanksgiving, I put them in a Tupperware container to store them for the season. This year, I opened the container and hundreds of grain moths poured out! They were feeding on the corn. I took the corn outside, but now I’m afraid that the moths are building nests in my house. What can I do?", "I am wondering about spraying or washing with bleach or vinegar, as many have suggested. What is the theory behind using these products? I am noticing that most people who have used these report a reinfestation. Right now I am trying to mix some sesame seeds with DE to see if moths/larvae will eat and die after ingesting. Also awaiting a delivery of boric acid and some shelf paper treated with pesticide. Has anyone had professional pest control come in to take care of the problem? I tried that and it didn’t help.", "For all of you warriors trying to rid yourselves of these pesky moths. I spent months, but finally won the battle after throwing out all manner of food stuffs and using Black Flag traps. No moths for a couple of months now. Today, while in the process of refinishing cupboard door, I removed a hinge and lo and behold there was a live worm. No wonder they are so difficult to get rid of...they can get into the tiniest, most hidden places", "I have had them. The original source was a small bag of parakeet food. They took over my garage, and I did a bug bomb in there. It is completely clear now, but despite using traps, they were continuing to infest my home. They were not in my pantry, I eventually found another source, a basket, with a bag of outdoor bird seed in it. It was by a bank of windows, with curtains and fabric blinds. The larva and nests were in the folds of the curtains and blinds. It took a full day of vacuuming, and cleaning to remove them. A week later, we are still checking for them, and find the ocassional larva. We removed their food source, and are hoping they are almost gone.", "We have them in the living room we freeze our parrots food when we get it and take out small amounts and put it in a fine mesh bag before I give it to her but we still have 3 or 4 moths flying around. I got me a BUG A SALT gun and shot them when they land it works great.", "Wow – I commend those of you who are fighting the good fight against persistent pantry moths! I have dealt with them twice in my life, and both times took a month or two but were ultimately successful. However, in some cases, fighting off moth infestations can practically become a career!", "I appreciate all the tips and tricks for getting rid of tough infestations. I have updated the article to more strongly emphasize the importance of cleaning, particularly the often-overlooked cracks and crevices (and peg holes!). Thanks for reading and commenting!", "Hi All, thank you so much for all of your brilliant insight. I have a plague in my pantry and it is disgusting. So following on from tips from these posts, I have pitched stuff left right and centre I even found a ugly black spider in my shaker box – BLAH YUK. So off to Woolworths I went and got some lavender oil – and “Hovex” pantry moth traps. Now that my pantry is empty, I am going to clean the shelves with hot water and velvet soap until the shelves sparkle, then I have my lavender oil and I am going to put this into a spray bottle with hot water and spray all of the unplugged holes in the pantry with this mix. Then I am going to put the pantry moth traps in strategic places. Following this, I will wash all of the food stuffs in jars in hot water – My dishwasher is broken so hand done it will be! then once everything is dry I will be putting a clove of garlic on each shelf and then spraying my lavender and eucalyptus oil on top of the pantry and around the cornices. Finger crossed that this will keep the horrible things away. Thanks so much for everyone and their input. Cheers", "If it were possible I would take a flamethrower to these infernal pests as well as wasps, unfortunately the former tend to be around food which makes this a pipe dream...", "I’ve been battling these little buggers for three years. I’m pretty sure they arrived via bags of wild bird seed which I naively stored in my kitchen. What a painful life lesson. I started remedial by removing the bird seed from the house. Still had flying moths. Removed all herbs and flower products from the pantry, stored flour, cereal and crackers in the freezer, herbs in the refrigerator a long with bread products. Still had flying moths. At this point I have yet to actually see an egg, larvae or cocoon. I then went on a search of non-food storing cabinets and found a single ziplock storage bag full for safflower seed where it shouldn’t have been. I discarded the seed and filled the ziplock bag with water. Leaked like a sieve. Confirmed their ability to chew through plastic bags. Two months later still have flying moths.", "I’ve used Safer moth traps all through this period which do catch moths. I also have a racquet size bug zapper which is also effective(not to mention satisfying). I’ve been keeping weekly records of the kills in each trap to monitor their movements and hopefully one day see their numbers decline. Today I went to check two (of 19) of the traps and actually found fewer moths in each trap. We’re talking like 10 fewer in the trap. What the heck is that? I don’t think they’re escaping and flying off but who knows? I’m wondering if they’re getting possibly poached by a spider?", "THIS WORKS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Place open containers 8′′ or so diameter and fill with about 1/2′′ of water. As the little creeps fly around they hit the water and drown. Just checked my back room container and it has 11 moths in it.", "I’ve had a problem with pantry moths as well and I appreciate everyone’s helpful advice! When I first started noticing them I went looking for infested grain items after actually seeing them flying around the baking aisle (Yikes!) in the grocery store. A bag of brown rice was the culprit in my case. In the process of cleaning the pantry, I also have the assistance of my two felines, who actually scan the shelves when the door is open and bring the little guys down as soon as they see one flying!", "I am laughing at all of you. Not in a bad way-because I fight the good fight every day. I am laughing because I have parrots. And the oldest one is 23. And I have been fighting moths for 23 years. Never in all that time have I been moth free!!! I use all the above methods. Best i can hope for is damage control. A moth drops in my drink, I just scoop it out. Worse thing was when I was watching something on my tablet as I started eating a graham cracker. After a couple bites I looked down and the cracker was full of worms wiggling all over!!! Don’t think I will ever eat a graham cracker again!! What amazes me is people get them that have no birds. I know they are always in my seed. Take heart knowing, considering all the replies, that you are in good company!!!", "I didnt read all the comments but did read a good many & didnt see or it’s possible I missed it if someone has already suggested this but Trichogramma Wasps are a cheap & effective to combat these awful things. They are parasitic wasps that target 200 types of moths/butterflies The wasp seeks out & inserts its eggs inside the eggs of these pests, killing them before they enter the larval stage. The adult wasps emerge in approx 1 week & only lives for about 2 weeks the short life span & fact majority are female allows them to multiply quickly in relation to the targeted pest. They typically arrive as 4,000-5,000 pupae in host eggs ready to hatch into adult wasps glued onto lil 1×1′′ cards. Once they’ve destroyed all the eggs they then die as they no longer have a food source. 3 packs 1×1′′ start at 12.95 I dont know if it’s ok to list the site but if you google Trichogramma Wasps or moth egg parasite for sale you’ll see results. They usually only ship mon-wed to ensure delivery as the window for hatching is small. These can combat inside & outside infestations without chemicals... thorough cleaning as mentioned above is important & these dont kill the adult moths basically targets & eliminates the beginning of the cycle. Worked for me after 2 years being unable to control/eliminate pantry moths I highly suggest researching looking into this option for yourself, wished I had found it myself a year ago", "OMG, I found these in the dog food (which I kept in the pantry)! I was putting bay leaves in every bracket that holds the wire shelves. I wear glasses, but not usually in the house because I only need them for distance. When I stood on a step stool to reach the upper shelves, I saw the worms all over along the edges between the ceiling and the walls all around the entire walk in pantry! So GROSS!!! So be sure to look up high because they seem to like it up there. EWWW, now I have to pick them off the ceiling and dispose of them. Wishing hubby was home to do this task, but I can’t wait for him as I want them gone like yesterday! UGHH!!", "csanjoselaw@aol.com I noticed about 30-40 little white ‘worms’ by my back door where I had discarded a fruit box after shopping at Costco the day before . Due to the location of the majority of the worms and the path of those that were headed away, I believe they came into my house in the box. Beware of leaving boxes in the house after shopping, especially food/fruit products.", "Never even knew these disgusting things existed,as far as I knew moths ate sweaters and things packed away for seasonable wear. I remener my grandmother putting moth balls in her boxes etc.probably 6 months ago we opened a sealed pack of food and noticed alot of webbing in it,and then maggots,larvae not sure but looked like maggots to me.I didn’t know what to make of it,so I did nothing.a few days later same thing,and it became nearly everything in the cabinet that we got out.I threw everything out and sprayed the cabinets with lysol and wiped them out.less then a week letter a sealed package had webs and no bugs..I had noticed a few moths flying around prior to all this but didn’t put the 2 togther,until I noticed moths actually coming from inside the cabinets when we disturbed them.my husbAnd thought I was crazy, when I toldhim I thought the moths were laying eggs in everything,he had neverheard of it either.we didn’t know moths had maggots???it didn’t occur to me to research it I just thought they were moths,I threw everything out again wiped the cabinets with lysol again,but this time I randomly scattered moth balls(lol yep) in the cabinets.now we had dozens of misplaced moths flying around the kitchen.I swatted the majority of them.I thought finally I solved the problem.nope.same routine,but I got bombs,ant roach everything.I haven’t bombed yet.I decided they had to be some particular kind of moth so I got online and here I am.this has been going on about 6 months now.I am disgusted,furious,and a little amazed.I have been keeping nearly everything in fridge or freezer.but I had 2 tubs of oats on the microwave,I went to fix the one half used and it was fine.go to the unopened one with plastic seal on top AMD pull the lid and hundreds of the little suckers squirming in there.we have found them in completely sealed in plastic scalloped potatoes,stuffing mix...everything.I can’t understand how they get into sealed packages.im so frustrated.im so glad I found this.I have 4 kids 2 of them teenagers and its hard enough to keep food in cabinets without this nonsense.FYI,don’t try mothballs.even if you put them in shelves above or below where u have food it makes it taste funny,And u can smell the mothballs when u walk in your house,takes your breath away and im pretty sure they are poison.I just wanted to share this story because the few people I have told that moths are laying larvae in our food and we are infested act,like im crazy and obviously have a bad fly probley,not moths.im just glad this is a thing.and a thing people have dealt with now maybe I can be done with it too.ill update you as to what I get to work", "Want to get rid of grain moths? It’s not too hard. The hard part is to limit their access to your goods. Put all containers into ZipLoc bags or double-bag those goods that are not stored in containers. They lay their eggs under or near the lids. The eggs hatch, and the larvae squeeze into the containers. They also bite holes into plastic bags and lay their eggs in the holes. The second bag foils the larvae. The easy part is to introduce fruit flies into the equation. Put out some fruit and allow it to spoil. Soon, you will have an abundance of fruit flies, and the grain moths will diminish greatly. Do it again in several weeks. Repeat until all moths are gone. The fruit flies will go away once you remove the fruit. Grain moths and fruit flies compete for some of the same foods, like breads, pastries, etc. I don’t know exactly what the relationship is between fruit flies and grain moths, but after 20 years of grain moth misery, I noticed they almost disappeared whenever we had a fruit fly invasion. I cannot find any scientific information about this, but I know from experience that it works...and I proved it works.", "Wow. Great articles here I think the best one will be the peppermint because it drive’s the nervous system crazy I’m insects. ours came in with a bag of dog food from PetSmart that was full of sucky looking insect webs and worms inside the bag. We used soap/water bleach and vinegar as well as diffused pantry with wintergreen knowing bed bugs are destroyed and got the countdown to two or three a day of the moths. next I will start the diffuser using peppermint for the next two days and that should do the trick.", "We threw out all the bag Foods in plastic and cereal as well in ordered plastic food containers from Amazon where everything is now kept.", "Well, I’ve just found this site and read all your comments and can’t remember the last time I giggled so much! It’s not really funny, but you have to laugh! For the last 5 months I have wondered why clothes moths are happy to live in my food cupboard! Today it dawned on me that they are probably not clothes moths and decided to search for tiny moths in my kitchen! I’m not sure I’m a good enough shot to try a gun, so I have thrown out all flours and washed everything in hot soapy water. I have sprayed moth killer in the cupboard and have shut the door on it! Both my husband and I are now sneezing uncontrollably. Tomorrow we will wash it all down again, spray with lavender oil and place bay leaves on each shelf. Amazon are delivering plastic boxes and we will use those to try to fend the little devils off. Good luck...perhaps we should move if this doesn’t work??!!", "I think you really have to go after the source. I’ve seen them in my pantry and in other rooms. I found them in one room that had much clothing. Now they seem to be throughout the house. I think the panties are now clean. I bought a bunch of craps and closed all the doors and all of the rooms. I’ve even close the doors to the closets. I’m hoping the traps will tell me which rooms there may be a source. I think keeping the doors closed may help keep them from setting up shop in another room. The human dealing with it for over a month I think you need to throw away all of your food. You need to clean where the food was at Big Time. I wouldn’t bring you more food in there until the moth traps have been negative for about a week or two.", "I’ve been fighting these things for over a year now. I cleaned my pantry and put all grains in airtight containers and Ziploc bags and the problem subsided for a short while. After seeing the moths resurface I examined my recently purchased and bagged items and found the worms were still active. My theory is that they came from the market with the larvae in the product. Thank you for this article because now I will try freezing newly purchased grain products and cleaning all unopened jars and lids. I also found that Trader Joes “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” multipurpose cleaner kills them instantly. It’s made with Cedarwood oil.", "Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayshomeownermedia/ Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyLipford And check out Instagram and Pinterest pages! (https://www.instagram.com/todayshomeowner/ and https://www.pinterest.com/todayshomeowner/pins/)", "And we always appreciate when our fans tell their friends about the practical home improvement advice they receive from “Today’s Homeowner.”", "I brought them in in a bag of corn for chicken feed I kept in my pantry. Took it outside and dumped it months ago. I have fought flying moths for months and 2 weeks ago started seeing worms crawling on my walls. Put out moth balls and set off foggers and it’s almost like they are thriving on it so now since I have read all this I will be gutting my pantry this weekend and wiping walls and everything in there. It is a perfect breeding ground since there are 2 freezers and a small refrigerator.", "I hung old fashion fly paper (glue strips)in my dining room and kitchen. That is really helping. I put glue traps for mice on my counter and that caught more moths", "I left my dish pan filled with water. I caught one there. Last year I was I tested with larvae warms. Knock wood. This year I have not seen any. I am going to try moth balls and bay leaves also.", "my husband, daughter and I spent all day yesterday getting rid of those pesky things....we kept trying to get rid of them at night by killing them .....but now we have put the kabosh on them by reading this article......stay tuned.", "I brought these little demons in with a bag of dog food and have been fighting them for months. I’ve cleaned cabinets and dumped infested foods but still they persist.", "Oh my thank you so much for the info. We brought them home in rabbit food. they are aweful. havent seen them in our food yet but will keep my eyes open. Thank you.", "Can someone post a picture of what they look like. I think I ate so e of these on my bagel... I will be okay right? Lol! Freaking out right now. I noticed little clear looking one with the big black head moving around on my table...", "We’ve been seeing the moths for months but I thought they were regular moths and didn’t give it a second thought. Last week I was in my kitchen and just happened to look up and thought I was in a scene from a horror movie. All these little worms were on my ceiling! I told my husband that he had to see this! He didn’t know what was going on either. We had never seen these in the 17 years we lived here. I now know what they are and just cleaned out my cabinet and bought containers to put everything in. Also bought the moth traps (hope they work) and will now try the bay leaf idea. We are still seeing the worms (just not as many) every day and kill them as we go along. Will we ever stop seeing these worms because they are really grossing me out! I don’t know where they’re going, but I’m trying to make sure they don’t get there!", "DON’T THROW YOUR FOOD AWAY!! Get the container and isolate all your food. If you really want to then compost the food outdoors .", "We just moved house. Upon unpacking my pantry items I noticed a thin white caterpillar inching along the shelf. I couldn’t work out where it came from, so I killed it and moved on. Soon after another one appeared, so I banged a few unopened boxes just in case they’d been hiding in the folded cardboard. No luck, only to find another a few minutes later. I found this article when I did a google search and it has helped me greatly! I popped a few bags into the freezer, but managed to locate the source quickly – an opened bag of aborio rice done up poorly with an elastic band! Around the opening and sides were several smaller caterpillars, so I quickly sealed the packet in a snap lock bag and binned it immediately! Come to think of it, I’d noticed small moths in my pantry previously but never knew they most likely had been breeding and feeding in there. Gross!!!", "I found these moths (adults only) in a bin of flour a few months ago. Saw my first worms today. I immediately connected the two, but am so broke it isnt even funny, and the thought of having to throw away food is a painful one, but here we go. I share my house with other people and keeping anything any sort of clean is impossible. I’m not looking forward to this. Good to know I’m not alone, and wish me luck!", "After 4 years of fighting those moths and their babies, I gave up and eat around them now. Even my chewing gum taste like thier larva. Like my father used to say, its extra protein. Cant beatem, eat em.", "We got the last laugh on these little buggers. They came in on some boxes of food from a .gov food pantry program. At first we had a few, then last month we got a major infestation in our little back room pantry. Going in at night you would see a swarm of them. I figured there were over 100 moths.", "I tried the bug light and the pan of water tricks. Very few were caught. So I thought about it for a week and decided they were slow flyers and should be easy to catch. My weapon of choice, a recently purchased HoLife Handheld Vacuum Cordless. Yep a dust buster vac.", "I went into the pantry and just started chasing the little buggers around the room, on the walls and on the ceilings. In a mere ten minutes, I trapped at least 50 of the buggers. Most of them I sucked right out of the air while they were flying. I took the vac outside and emptied it, then went back in and repeated the process twice more. I sucked up at least 150 months and banished them to the hot bright outdoors.", "Wow, no more moths. When the eggs hatch and the worms create the next batch I will dispatch them post haste, thereby interrupting the life cycle. A few cycles will conquer the buggers. In the meantime there is no longer a cloud of moths circling the panty.", "YOU ARE THE BEST! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH! I can’t say it enough I’ve never seen this before we just moved into this home one year ago and they have been driving me crazy for a year this will be my week end project thank you Jennifer", " Thomas Boni November 1, 2019 at 4:11 pm\nGlad to hear you enjoyed this content. Please feel free to share it with friends!", "I didn’t know anything like this existed, then I realised i was forever killing moths. With some googling, I was led to investigate the pantry. Sure enough, there seemed to be a container with a moth inside it, with that webbising stuff. I aslo saw a lavae that seemed to be crawling away from the pantr area. So I just chucked out everything that they eat, flour, etc. A few days later now and I there’s no moths around, I don’t know how the improvement could be so quick, we’ll see.", "* Thomas Boni September 5, 2020 at 9:26 pm\nGlad to hear you enjoyed this content! Please share it with friends — that’s how we’re able to create similar content.", "Some people can revive just about anything in their home, but feel stumped when they encounter one particular material. 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What are they, and what should I do?\n\nIt sounds like your pantry has been infested with Indian meal moths, also\nknown as pantry moths. The tiny, nearly-invisible eggs come into your house in\nfood packages, and they can hatch into larvae which later turn into moths that\nwreak havoc on your foodstuffs. Indian meal moth eggs are often present in:\n\n * Bird seed\n * Cereals and grains\n * Flours and meals\n * Dried fruit\n * Pasta\n * Candy\n * Pet food\n * Dried herbs\n * Nuts\n * Powdered milk\n\n### How To Identify Pantry Moths\n\nIf you see any of the following, you could have Indian meal moths:\n\n * * Larvae in Food: Nothing’s creepier than pouring out some cereal and it starts to move! When the eggs hatch, the larvae will spin webs in the infested food. You’ll see the clumps of webbing and the little whitish worms. They start out really tiny but can grow to 2/3” long with black or brown heads. You may also see tiny cast-off skins after the worms have moved away.\n\n * * Larvae in Home: Look for the larvae moving about or hanging from the walls, often near the ceiling. They’re looking for a nice dark crevice to pupate and turn into moths.\n\n * * Cocoons: You may also see the webby cocoons on top of cabinets and in corners.\n\n * Flying Moths: You may find the small, half-inch long, brownish moths flying around your kitchen and pantry, usually around lights at night.\n\nPantry (Indian meal moth) larvae infest food and resemble small worms.\n\n### How to Control Pantry Moths\n\nIf you’ve spotted Indian meal moths in your pantry, you need to take the\nfollowing action right away, since they can reproduce several times in a year\nand will invade the rest of your pantry:\n\n * * Eliminate Source: Find out which package brought in the infestation, wrap it tightly in a plastic bag and throw it away immediately.\n\n * * Thorough Cleaning: I can’t emphasize enough how thoroughly you need to clean your pantry! You will need to:\n\n * Throw away all grains.\n * Throw away any food packages that can’t get wet (like, boxes and bags) – the moths will lay eggs in any crevice, including the folds of packages. If the infestation is severe, or if you’re having trouble getting rid of them, just go ahead and throw away everything.\n * Remove and throw away shelf liners.\n * Wash all unopened jars and cans in hot, soapy water. Use a toothpick to check for eggs or larvae in the cracks around the lids of jars.\n * Wash the inside of the pantry or cabinet with soap and water, then with a weak bleach solution.\n * Rinse with a mixture of water, vinegar, and peppermint oil to kill eggs and repel moths.\n * If you have adjustable shelves or pegboard, grab a toothpick and clean out the little peg holes! Those are notorious for collecting moth eggs and webs.\n * If you used a vacuum cleaner, immediately change the vacuum bag and clean your vacuum.\n * Finally, take out the trash and recyclables, and clean your trash can and recycle bins.\n\n * * Pheromone Traps: Sticky traps, such as Safer Pantry Pest Traps, emit a scent that attracts male moths. While they won’t eliminate all of them, traps can help, and give you a way to monitor the infestation.\n\n * * Treat Suspect Food: I’m inclined to trash anything that looks suspicious, but you can also treat foods by baking them in the oven for one hour at 140° F or higher, or popping food in the microwave on high for 5 minutes, or bagging food and putting it in the freezer for a week.\n\n * * Avoid Sprays: Pesticides should not be used near food products.\n\n * Give It Time: If the infestation is severe, it can take up to six months to get rid of all the moths and hatching larvae around your house. Hold off on restocking your pantry (beyond what you need short-term) until you’re sure they are gone.\n\n### How to Prevent Future Infestation of Pantry Moths\n\n * * Organize Pantry: Get rid of packaged food products that are past the expiration date.\n\n * * Store Smart: Buy only small quantities of grain products, and store them in airtight, rigid, bug-proof containers (not plastic bags). This makes the occasional infestation a snap to clean up and prevents pantry disaster. Also, store large sacks of pet food and bird seed in airtight containers in the shed or garage rather than the kitchen.\n\n * * Shop Smart: Buy only the quantities of grain products that you think you can use within a few weeks.\n\n * * Freezer Treatment: When I buy flours, rice, and other grains that might sit in the pantry for a while, I come straight home from the store and pop them in the freezer. A week or so is long enough to kill off any eggs, and since doing this, I have not had any problem with pantry moths.\n\n * * Clean Jars and Cans: My husband always washes unopened jars and cans, after reading a study about the amount of bacteria (and worse) that gets on them in warehouses. This practice can also help wash away pantry moth eggs.\n\n * * Refrigerate Food: If you have space, keep all seldom-used grain products in the fridge or freezer until needed.\n\n * Bay Leaves: Bay leaves are said to be a natural moth repellent. A few leaves scattered around your pantry or cabinets might just help keep the critters at bay (ha!).\n\n### Further Information\n\n * Indianmeal Moth (Ohio State University Fact Sheet)\n\n * TAGS\n * how to get rid of moths in closets\n * how to get rid of moths in food pantry\n * how to kill a moth\n * Indian meal moth\n * kitchen\n * lamp meme moth\n * larvae\n * moth meme\n * pantry moth\n * Safer Pantry Pest Trap\n * tiny moths in my house\n * Today's Homeowner\n * why do moths fly towards light\n * why do moths like lamps\n * worms in pantry\n\nShare\n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\nPinterest\n\nEmail\n\nPrint\n\nPrevious articleMississippi Woman Wins ‘New Year, New Tools’ Sweepstakes\n\nNext articleTying up Loose Ends from 2018\n\nDANNY LIPFORD\n\nhttps://www.aboutdannylipford.com/\n\nBacked by his 40-year remodeling career, Danny served as the home improvement\nexpert for CBS’s The Early Show and The Weather Channel for more than a\ndecade. 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Janet Parks October 4, 2011 at 4:30 pm\n\nHi I have these tiny little dark moths that are the size of a grain of rice.\nThey seem to be mostly in the bedrooms and are all over the windows. I haven’t\nseen any worms and there aren’t any in my food. They look different from the\npantry moth so I am wondering if I buy some pheromone traps would that maybe\nget rid of them. They are just really annoying. Thanks Janet\n\nReply\n\n * Carl Whiteley July 1, 2020 at 6:12 pm\n\nI have the same in the toilet, bathroom & bedroom, did you solve your problem\nand if so how ?\n\nReply\n\n * Brittiny Gibson September 18, 2020 at 2:45 pm\n\nI have them in my bedroom, n honestly it’s sickening!!! There aren’t any of\nthese larvae (I call them maggots, even though ik they’re considered\n“caterpillars”) in any other room in my house. I have NO food in my room, n\nI’ve looked everywhere n couldn’t figure out where they were coming from. Well\ntoday, I was looking thru an old case that I had all of my cds n some dvds in,\nn sure enough, I found dozens of them INSIDE the cd case. Must’ve been eating\nall the fabric on it n they actually destroyed some of my cds. I’m wondering,\nhave u solved ur problem yet? N if so, how? I noticed ur comment was the most\nrecent one, so I’m hoping ull c this. I’m about ready to set the whole house\nablaze!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Emily July 26, 2012 at 10:14 am\n\nI was fed up with my moth problem; I can’t use chemicals (nor would I want to)\nbecause of my pets, and simply cleaning wasn’t doing the trick at all, so I\nhunted and hunted for a solution.. What I found is a parasitic wasp called\nTrichogramma that is almost impossible to detect in your home (full-grown,\nthey are about the size of a small grain of sand) which implants it’s larvae\nin the eggs of pantry moths (along with appx 200 other species of insect).\nThey are quite inexpensive (I paid $12.50 USD for 15 thousand larval wasps)\nand have been used in agricultural applications for many years with great\nsuccess. Adding these wasps to your other cleaning habits (I would suggest\nreleasing them every other week for 2-3, even 6 months, just to be sure you\nhaven’t missed a breeding cycle) works wonders, and when the food supply runs\nout (new moth eggs) they die. They do not infest if moths are not present.\nPlease give them a try before introducing chemicals into your home. You won’t\nbe sorry.\n\nReply\n\n * L. Ortiz July 18, 2020 at 7:29 am\n\nHi where can I get those wasps? Please I recently had a problem with the\npantry? Only one cupboard so far! Please Help thanks! Wow and I just read that\nyou can get stomach problems? My daughter loves pasta and she has had a\nstomach cramp lately? Lord I can’t believe I just found out about these\nthings. Thanks everyone for the info..\n\nReply\n\n 4. Eric Soden August 9, 2012 at 8:44 am\n\nHello Julie, I have Pantry moths that are not responding to the product\n“Safer” you suggested. I purchased 8 traps from Home Depot and put them in the\npantry for over 10 days, only caught 2 moths...there must be 30 or more in the\npantry. What other product can you suggest please? Every hardware and garden\nstore in my area sells the Safer product.\n\nThanks so much, Eric\n\nReply\n\n 5. veronica garcia September 13, 2012 at 3:38 pm\n\ni have this little moths in my kitchen now there everywhere!! even in my room\nand office HELP!!!!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson September 14, 2012 at 8:25 am\n\nVeronica, We had problems with pantry moths, too, that came in a bag of bird\nseed, and the sticky traps worked pretty at getting rid of the adult moths. I\nwould give them a try, as well killing any adult moths you see before they can\nreproduce, removing or sealing any source of food, and following the other\nsuggestions in the article above. Good luck!\n\nReply\n\n 6. Orlando September 22, 2012 at 3:22 pm\n\nHi. My name is Orlando and i recently saw these white little worms. There has\nbeen moths for months. We recently cleared out the pantry but they are still\nthere. Do you know anybody who can get rid of these creatures for good? If so\ncan you see if it requires a lot of money? Thank you.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Ellen November 11, 2012 at 8:09 pm\n\nEmily, where does one buy the wasp larvae?\n\nReply\n\n 8. Anne Eich December 4, 2012 at 6:21 pm\n\nWhere to buy the wasp larvae?\n\nReply\n\n 9. Ken Miller December 23, 2012 at 7:06 pm\n\nMy son found the moths in the pantry in a cookie package. Seems like a\nnightmare.\n\nReply\n\n 10. Monica Lopez December 27, 2012 at 9:47 pm\n\nI have been dealing with these bugs for several months! We keep our bird seed\nin the freezer, but it’s too late, they have taken over our kitchen. I bought\nan electric bug zapper that looks like a tennis racket and it becomes a sport\nkilling them! It amazes me where I am finding them. I cleaned out the\ncabinets, but they continue to thrive. I found larva in a kleenex box, on a\nsplenda packet and in a sealed unopened box of pasta salad. Not sure what to\ndo next, it is getting ridiculous!\n\nReply\n\n 11. Audrey January 7, 2013 at 2:41 pm\n\nMake sure you check everything, not just foodstuff. The worms were in dry\npackets of herb mixes, toothpicks, packets of matches!!!! They were inside\nsealed jar lids, things that were never opened. My boyfriend was ready to\nstrangle me for throwing out all his lazy suzan stuff when I showed him his\ntoothpick box. LOL!!!!! I think our infestation had to do with remodeling the\nhouse next door...they stripped the walls there, so the little critters came\nto us! Gotta be vigilant on this one!!!\n\nReply\n\n 12. eydie barrientos February 1, 2013 at 7:13 pm\n\nindian meal moths are no laughing matter. what people don’t consider is the\nfact that the larvae poop as they eat. this ‘poop’ will cause severe stomach\ncramping which can last for days if ingested. i believe that they are very\ndangerous and are a real cause of disease but no one has put 2 and 2 together.\nin flour if you see spiderweb like strings with flour sticking to them, stuck\nto the inside of the bag, THROW IT AWAY.\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson February 2, 2013 at 9:31 am\n\nHi Eydie, Good advice. Thanks for the feedback!\n\nReply\n\n 13. nicole schooper February 19, 2013 at 12:21 pm\n\ni had a weevil problem a while ago. I cleaned everything out and they went\naway for a while but they came back in a few weeks. I searched the web for\nsolutions on how to get rid of them and came across a product called Weevil\nAway. They have these little adhesive sticky pads that have a natural/organic\nsolution on them. They repel the weevils which sounded like a great idea to\nme. I’d rather repel them in the first place rather than wait for them to show\nup and then try to get rid of them. I stuck one in every one of my cupboards\nand hoped for the best. The smell is fantastic and it’s been almost a year and\nstill no weevils. Love this stuff! It also claims to repel pantry moths and\nroaches. If it works as well with those as it does with the weevils then your\nproblems will be solved.\n\nReply\n\n 14. Laura February 28, 2013 at 11:18 pm\n\nJust found these moths in my cupbords !!! tons of them I probably killed 30 or\nmore I gor a plastic Garbage bag and throw everything away !!! Where the heck\ndid they come from !!! they are everywhere. I have only lived in my apartment\nfor about 6 month,. Is my landlord responsible for getting rid of these things\n?\n\nReply\n\n 15. jean butler March 2, 2013 at 7:56 pm\n\nI was going crazy with these. I put up fly ribbens. I filled 2 so far. Think I\ngot them under controll. Dont see as many now. Just hag them where no one will\nget stuck on them. I’m thing of opening one up and put it in an old bowl i\ndont need any more.\n\nReply\n\n 16. Amy March 11, 2013 at 4:13 pm\n\nWhat I did to get rid of them was use bleach in all the cabinets throw away\nany cereal and toss out grainy food and it kept the little critters out of the\nkitchen\n\nReply\n\n 17. Amy March 18, 2013 at 7:26 pm\n\nWhat I did to get rid of them was use bleach in all the cabinets throw away\nany cereal and toss out grainy food and it kept the little critters out of the\nkitchen.\n\nReply\n\n 18. Kelly March 23, 2013 at 9:54 am\n\nI need some serious help. For six months now I have battled the flying moths,\nusing 6 traps because they were overflowing with moth things, finally I\nthought they had gone until today when I found little maggots everywhere. On\nthe walls, the ceiling the cupboard everywhere. I cleaned the hell out of the\nmy kitchen but they keep re appearing. What do I do? There is no food in the\ncupboards, I’ve bleached ive used traps and still they won’t go away. I’m\nconsidering moving house I’m that fed up with them!\n\nIs there an exterminator you can call?\n\nReply\n\n 19. Monica March 24, 2013 at 10:07 am\n\nWe have birds and I’ve just given up on completely getting rid of them. I use\nthe sticky traps with pheromones, but they fill up fast. The thing that helps\nwith my frustration is my bug zapper that is shaped like a tennis racket. I\njust zap them flying around and check my ceiling often to zap the sleeping\nones! It has become a sport in our house.\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson March 25, 2013 at 9:16 am\n\nHi Monica, Thanks for the feedback on getting rid of pantry moths!\n\nReply\n\n 20. Jan May 1, 2013 at 3:59 pm\n\nHi all, just did the big clean out of the pantry at friends house. Grubs and\nmoths everywhere friend could not understand where they could be coming from.\nI took out and checked every thing and ended up with a large garbage bag full\nof expired stuff, spices, gluten free stuff, cereal, jars previously used for\nstoring found the cocoon lying in the rim of the jar. Wiped down all shelves\nand drawers with some cleaning agent after reading the comments today maybe I\nshould have used the bleach. Anyway will watch and hope the problem is solved.\nI like this site very much .\n\nReply\n\n 21. Anita June 21, 2013 at 3:22 pm\n\nI have been battling moths and the larvae worms with their cocoons. Today I\ntook everything out of the cupboard. (only one seems to be were they are.) I\nthroughout mostly everything. Some seem to be okay but I washed the outside of\nthe package with soapy bleach water. One thing I notice that the holes use to\nput a peg for the shelf was use as a cocoon. There are many holes front and\nback of the cupboard. I use a toothpick to clean it out and sprayed it with\nClorox cleaner that has bleach. Now I’ll wait to see if they come back.\n\nReply\n\n 22. Celine June 28, 2013 at 4:22 am\n\nI just saw this white little worm hanging from a near-invisivle sring in my\npantry. I also saw these little moths in my pantry (about 7 of them) the other\nday, thinking it was no big problem. I have just found out about them by your\narticle, and I was looking for a safe way to rid them. I have pets and am not\neager on chemicals. HELP PLEASE?\n\nReply\n\n 23. liz July 18, 2013 at 4:45 pm\n\nWow Thanks everyone. We just started seeing these moths all over in our food\ncabinet. Took everything out threw a lot away some closed boxes had worms on\nbags in the sealed box. Should I just throw everything away? Have terminix\ncoming out on monday but that is 4 days away an starting to worry that even if\nI opened boxes an looked than taped close the ones that I did not find\nanything may not be sure nothing is in there. Should I just throw it all away\neven canned items?? Please let me know what you think. Thank s\n\nReply\n\n 24. April September 8, 2013 at 8:37 pm\n\nSo i noticed this small brown moth flying around my livingroom(which is also\nmy kitchen about 4 days ago. I thought it got in from outside. I killed it, no\nbig deal. Then today i noticed a work crawling on the cealing above my sink. I\nkilled it and didnt think anything of it. I didnt see any more. Avout a half\nhour later i went to make my daighter dinner and i found anothrone floating in\nthe water on the pot on the stove. I dumped it out, cleaned the pot and\nstarted the water again. I looked up and fo und two more on the cealing that\nwere not there before. I went back to the stove a half hour later and there\nwas another one in the water. So i looked up and there were two more. I came\nonline and found this site. Wow. The worms were near my cerial cupboard. So i\nopened it up and 3 more moths flew out. Ugh. I took out all ten boxes of\ncerial wether they were open or not, sealed them up and put them out in the\ndumpster. I went back and sprayed the cupboard with flying bug spray, and i am\ngoing to let it sit over night then clean it with cleach. That was in a\ncupboard next to the cealing. My question is, should i throw out the pasta\nthat is on the other side of the kitchen in an under the counter cupboard as\nwell? Even though there are not moths there?\n\nReply\n\n 25. terese September 10, 2013 at 8:46 pm\n\nUhh i just found them too! i think oats left by a tenant is the problem.\nTHROWING ENTIRE CONTENTS OF PANTRY OUT.Had a lot of cramping issues, who knew\nthey were even here!! would it help to leave the pantry empty for a few\nweeks?? I guess i should put the dog food in the garage. Please,please HELP!\nI’m grossed out.\n\nReply\n\n * L. Ortiz July 18, 2020 at 7:35 am\n\nHi did you ever get rid of the moths? Just found them in my pantry. My\ndaughter has been having cramping. The other day I did too! Yucky disgusting.\nI hate to throw out food but this is ridiculous. Thanks everyone for the info!\nLaura\n\nReply\n\n 26. jennifer September 17, 2013 at 9:53 pm\n\nYOU ARE THE BEST! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH! I can’t say it enough I’ve never\nseen this before we just moved into this home one year ago and they have been\ndriving me crazy for a year this will be my week end project thank you\nJennifer\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson September 18, 2013 at 8:49 am\n\nHi Jennifer, Glad to hear our article on pantry moths was of help. It was\nprompted by an outbreak in my house, and the sticky traps seems to do the\ntrick. Good luck!\n\nReply\n\n 27. Robin October 9, 2013 at 2:15 am\n\nI just came on line to find out what in the world these little creepy crawly\nthings were, I thought they were maggots and I THREW A FIT!!!! I knew that\nthere had been these little moths flying around and I knew that they had come\nfrom the bird seed that I had bought at walmart, because I noticed them flying\naround down that isle, but I had the seed in a airtight container. Well, I\njust threw the whole dam thing out the back door until I can get to it in the\nmorning. I had never seen the worms, just the moths. They were every where!\nand I dont understand why I have not seen them before?? just the moths! PURE\nGROSS!!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson October 9, 2013 at 7:59 am\n\nHi Robin, Thanks for the feedback. Our pantry moth problem came from a bag of\nbirdseed purchased at Walmart, too, and I’ve since seen the moths in the\nbirdseed aisle at our Walmart store.\n\nReply\n\n 28. Jeanie October 15, 2013 at 10:30 pm\n\nOh my goodness! I started seeing tiny moths everywhere in my kitchen and every\nday there would be more. I noticed them for about 10 days but didn’t think too\nmuch of it because I figured they’d only be around for a week or two as we\nusually get an influx of this bug or that bug when the seasons change. I just\nthought they were getting in whenever the front door (located directly near\nthe kitchen) was open for people to come and go. But after the first week I\ndecided to research on line and I came across this page/article. OMG I\nimmediately went into recon mode! I threw away ALL unrefrigerated food\nincluding unopened jars, and bleach scrubbed the entire kitchen. During my\nclean out, I came across a bag of foreign gourmet rice that someone gave\nme....it was FULL of moths and stringy streams of webbing, yuck! I also found\nthe web like strings inside a bag of chia seeds. All in all it was exactly how\ny’all described.... cocoons, worms and moths hovering from walls, shelves and\nceiling....SO weird! After I did an extreme cleaning with bleach water, I also\ndid one coat of white Killz paint just for extra measures. I haven’t seen one\nmoth since and that was 3 weeks ago. THANK YOU for such an awesome and\ninformative page....the details you provide teach us everything we need to\nknow about identifying the problem and eliminating it.\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson October 16, 2013 at 7:39 am\n\nHi Jeanie, Glad to hear that our article on pantry moths was helpful to you,\nthey can be quite a pest!\n\nReply\n\n 29. Tiffany November 12, 2013 at 10:23 pm\n\nI have not seen any moths or anything else until today. I found 1 larvea in my\ndogs treat container. I looked for more but so far that is the only thing I\nhave found. Should I be worried about infestation.?\n\nReply\n\n 30. Jill Brookline November 13, 2013 at 7:24 pm\n\nAAAAaaah, I just had the same mystery trip! I AM SO GLAD to Google this and\nfind it! Fall is here in New England, saw a moth on wall – thought nothing of\nit – things come in sometimes when it gets cold. Then saw 2 little worms on\ncupboard, still ... whatever, more stuff from outside. THEN I FREAKED OUT\nrealizing there was an infestation! I had a bunch of mixed cereal in a large\njar with a cover on the shelf .. but it has been there for a while or a bit\n(wouldn’t these things have shown themselves earlier?) – but had to be it. I\nwas relieved to see that everyone else here has had the same experiences.\nSeeing a few fly type things, pieces start coming together, but if you’ve\nnever had it before – you don’t know. THANKS for this article, everyone’s\ncomments, very helpful!\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson November 13, 2013 at 9:26 pm\n\nHi Jill, Glad we could be of help. Good luck with the pantry moths!\n\nReply\n\n 31. Wendy November 19, 2013 at 10:56 am\n\nI want to cry. Last year, I bought a rehab house. While packing up my old\nhouse, I got boxes from the grocery stores. Most of my boxes were packed in\nthe garage and cellar while renovating. I stayed at my Mother’s for several\nmonths while the major renovations were going on. I brought a couple of boxes\nto her house. She had the moths, blamed it on me, I thought she was crazy.\nNow, a year later, my house is finally at the point where I could really start\nunpacking the boxes that were stored in garage and basement. I did a lot of\nunpacking 2 weeks ago, went on vacation for a week. Came back Saturday (had\nheat turned down). Sunday, found one worm hanging from my ceiling. Monday,\nfound about 8. Today found another 8 or so crawling on ceiling. I have read\nmany articles and want to cry because this doesn’t seem to be an easy task to\nget rid of these worms forever. Many wrote once you get them, it is something\nyou will always have to worry about. I’m about to go to cabinets throw\neverything out, wash down cabinets, etc. I will buy some of the moth traps and\nput down basil leaves. My gut is they were in the boxes and when threw out any\nof the old boxes of food, the trash is still in my house UGGG!!!! If anyone\nhas a better solution, please let me know. Anyone have success stories from\nhiring exterminators?\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson November 19, 2013 at 4:41 pm\n\nHi Wendy, We through out everything that had worms in it (mainly a bag of\nbirdseed in our case) and used the sticky traps mentioned in the article. It\ntook a few weeks, but we were month free after that, so it might not be as bad\nas you think. Good luck!\n\nReply\n\n 32. Addie November 23, 2013 at 6:13 pm\n\nI am shaking. Twice we bought trail mix from Sprouts. The 1st time I saw a\nwhite larva in it and threw it out. I had thought it came from our house. We\nbattled an unusually severe infestation of varied carpet beetles in our former\nhome and recently found 4 of them in our new apt. I thought this was one of\nthose, though it looked different. Today I had new trail mix which we’d taken\nstraight from the store bag and put into a glass canister with a screw-on lid.\nI was eating it without my glasses on when I noticed a squirming larva in\nfront of my face! This time I photographed it and it was definitely not a\ncarpet beetle larva, but one of these. My search for info brought me here. Now\nI’m fearful and discouraged. We have the carpet beetles and now these. We are\nbusy throwing away everything in our cupboards, which isn’t much. We already\nhad a bit of borax in them to deter the beetle larvae but we are going to\nclean them out with bleach, then we’ll keep everything in the fridge and\nfreezer. When the pest control man comes for the carpet beetles I’ll get his\ntake on these too. I can’t go through this again. My husband is so allergic to\nthe carpet beetle larval hairs that he was on steroids for months and we threw\naway most of our things. I thought we were starting over here. We are\ntraumatized from that. I can’t go through it again. It sounds like these are\nnot so easy to get rid of.\n\nReply\n\n 33. Pigbitin Mad December 10, 2013 at 1:53 pm\n\nI noticed one of these things the day before Thanksgiving. I hate moths, so\neven seeing one throws me into a DEFCON 5 sort of panic. Then I saw three\nmore. I believe I found the source of the infestation which was a Tupperware\ncontaining two bags of rice (I always keep my rice in a Tupperware after\ndiscovering worms in a bag of rice once....fortunately threw it out in time).\nSomehow the moths got out and I saw about 4 of them in the cabinet where the\nrice was.\n\nAnyway, I see no evidence that anything else got infested but I immediately\nbought Tupperware and zip lock bags for all edible items in other cabinets. I\nsprayed “Ground Zero” with a Clorox bleach spray and have seen no other\ncocoons anywhere else. I check everything every day for evidence of cocoons\netc.\n\nI bought this Panty Moth Spray which I am beginning to think is a rip since\nall the testimonials now appear to have been written by the person who makes\nthe stuff. So far a trap has only caught one lousy moth but every day or two I\nmanage to kill one. I am seeing them mostly outside the kitchen which is\nstrange since I thought they needed food. If I keep them from eating will\nthese EFFIN things die already.\n\nMy life is now 100% devoted to killing these things. At first I thought it\nwould be doable but now I am beginning to wonder if I will be battling this\nplague for the rest of my life.\n\nReply\n\n * Brittiny Gibson September 18, 2020 at 3:19 pm\n\nI realize this is an old comment, but I just wanted to say that I am now\ndealing with these, but they’re ONLY in my bedroom. Nowhere else in the house\nhas these n I had no clue as to y that was. I found out that they don’t need\nactual food to survive. The larvae will eat dead skin cells, human hair, they\ncan even eat thru cardboard n plastic, as well. I think I finally found where\nmost of them r coming from today, though. My fiance n I were cleaning our\nbedroom n were about to tear the trim off of our walls (since I’ve seen the\nlarvae crawling behind the trim from small gaps in it), but before we could do\nthat, we found an old cd case that had tons of cds n dvds in it n sure enough,\nthat’s when we found TONS of them! They had been living off of the fabric of\nthe case n they actually ATE through the silver layer of some of my cds! I\ncouldn’t believe it (n still can’t!!!) Did u ever find an effective method of\ngetting rid of these things???\n\nReply\n\n 34. Caroline February 12, 2014 at 3:21 pm\n\nThank you for this post !! After reading through, I found the culprit in the\nbirdfeed that was inside, by my patio door (which I recently moved and must\nhave left a tad open). I am SO GLAD this was this simple... only saw a few\nmoths in the last week, but was sooooooo scared because have had infestation\nat a previous house and had to empty all my cupboards and throw out\neverything... not a fun thing to do. Thanks again.\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson February 12, 2014 at 5:07 pm\n\nHi Caroline, Glad our post on pantry moths was of help!\n\nReply\n\n 35. April February 12, 2014 at 5:18 pm\n\nI had an infestation in my cerial cupboard this summer.i didnt see any pnce i\ncleaned out the cupboard but in the last two seeks i killed 5 more. I have no\nclue where there coming from!!! Ive cleaned out everything!! Got rid of all my\nfood and bought more and disinfected everything. I think thry were here before\ni moved in. There are microscopic holes in the corners of the walls. And i\nthink they are in there. I wanna tear the walls out!!\n\nReply\n\n 36. Jessica February 24, 2014 at 8:01 pm\n\nWe’ve had a moth problem for the last few years. We go months without seeing\nthem sometimes, then BAM another outbreak in the pantry. I’ve tried everything\nincluding the traps. I’m pulling my hair out. There must be something out\nthere to keep these critters at bay!\n\nReply\n\n 37. Glenda Menger March 25, 2014 at 8:15 am\n\nI am in the process of trying to get rid of these pest. What about bags of\nonions and potatoes? How do you store those to keep the pest out? All our\nother foods we keep in sealable Zip Lock bags. I haven’t gotten to my spices\nyet. That is my job for today. Spent all day yesterday late into the night on\nmy pantry. Should I also clean cabinets that contain dishes and glasses? Thank\nyou.\n\nReply\n\n 38. April March 25, 2014 at 7:24 pm\n\nThe worst part of it is is that despite all of my precausions and steps i have\ntaken to prevent this from keep this from happening i cant even find where\nthey are coming from. Not where they are coming from where any of the caccoons\nare or anythinf!!\n\nReply\n\n 39. Glenn April 4, 2014 at 7:46 am\n\nMake sure to check the peg holes! I had the same problem as Anita. I cleaned\neverything only to find more larvae 3 weeks later. I noticed that some of the\nholes for pegs (so you can place the shelves at different heights – typical\nfor IKEA stuff) looked like they had been punched properly. But what it was\nwas the larvae who find the peg holes perfectly suited for their cocoon state.\nThey hole up in the holes and seal it off. If you’re not looking for it, you\nwon’t find it and they’ll be back.\n\nReply\n\n 40. Jeanie April 4, 2014 at 9:58 am\n\nYes, everyone you must be VERY vigilant in finding ALL of their hideouts in\norder to eliminate them, they are sneaky and crafty little pests. Check every\nsquare inch of your infected area and check it at least 3 times, but I’d say\ncheck it more. Check it with natural light and check it with a flashlight etc.\nI had some cocoons that were spun flat under items, under matting, under dish\ndrainer, under microwave, behind microwave, in the notched crevice of a lid on\nan unopened jar etc. Check under any shelf and drawer liner or matting, even\nif it looks like they can’t get under it- check anyway- they were under my\nadhesive shelf lining too. See my comment above from October 15th, 2013. GOOD\nLUCK!!!\n\nReply\n\n 41. April April 4, 2014 at 12:16 pm\n\nThe problem is i cant find ANY caccoons, larva or infested food anywhere in my\napt. During the firstbeakout i did see larva and had fpund a cupboard of\ncerial that was infested, but gound larva crawling out of a small hole in my\ncealing near the cerial cupboard. The cealing above my cupboards is about 4\nfoot lower than the rest in my kitchen and i think they are coming from there.\nAfter i sprayed bug spray in there last time i saw no more larva but i still\ndont know what to do other than tearing my lighting down\n\nReply\n\n 42. Jeanie April 4, 2014 at 2:40 pm\n\nHi April, I completely understand your frustration....they are a NIGHTMARE!\nHave you considered paying a small fee to have an exterminator come in, not\nnecessarily to treat the home but to help you FIND or trace the pests? Or\nmaybe a home inspector would have some prior experience or knowledge on where\nthey could possibly be. I wouldn’t rule out the lighting fixture in the\nceiling because where I found mine was in the most humid warmest area of my\nkitchen, including inside the back of the microwave. I don’t know if my info\nis useful to you but I’m trying to help because I know it’s impossible to\neliminate them if you cant find all their hiding spots.\n\nReply\n\n 43. April April 4, 2014 at 2:56 pm\n\nIm on a very fixed income and its a very tight one. Im actually thinking of\ntalking to my landlord because the problem started about 3 months after i\nmoved in, and Im thinking that they may have been here before i moved i cant\nspray too much chemicals because I have a 3year old and i have bad lungs. Its\nto the point that i but food once a week and once its open, everything,\nincluding spices are being kept in the fridge. The moths are never near my\ncabinets. My kitchen is a great room, and i find them in the living room side\nof it only pretty much. Also in myy daughters toy room and the bedroom.\nAtleast 1 every two days. Sometimes az many as 2 a day. But NEVER ANY LARVA\nsince the first time i noticed them.\n\nReply\n\n 44. Jessica April 4, 2014 at 6:52 pm\n\nHey guys!\n\nI just wanted to share my success so far. I heard about a product called “No\nmore weevils” from a friend. She lives in New Zealand and have been using this\nall natural product for a few years and have been bug free ever since. So I\nbought a tin (it’s pretty cheap) and put it in my pantry that morning it\narrived in the mail. By lunch time I didn’t see one moth. (It’s quite normal\nto see a few fluttering around) That was 4 months ago and haven’t seen one\nsince. There’s no larvae, webbing or moths. I’ll check in again in a few\nmonths and let you know if it’s still working!! I think I finally beat these\nbuggers! 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 45. April April 4, 2014 at 9:33 pm\n\nWhere can you buy it?? Is it available online anywhere or at walmart?\n\nReply\n\n 46. April April 4, 2014 at 9:36 pm\n\nWe dont have many stores around here but we have walmart and lowes. I just\nfind it weird that there are NO web, caccoons or larva anywhere. So I dont\nknow where else to treat. There are only moths!!!! Im ready to tear my hair\nout. My daughter is afraid of bugs and freaks out massivly when she sees one.\nAlmost hypervenalates.\n\nReply\n\n 47. Angela April 5, 2014 at 9:53 pm\n\nMy husband bought some birds seeds at a pet shop. I saw a moth in it which at\nthat time didn’t know what it was. Next day saw about 4 flying around my bird\ncage. told him that came from the bird seeds but he continue buying the seeds.\nOne morning I looked up at the ceiling and saw a worm ugh how discussed and\nafraid I am of those. There was a few inside my cereal box. ugh how I screamed\nmy head off lol......I threw everything away in that cabinet,well not me but\nmy son I wouldn’t even get close to them. Now im afraid to go inside my\nkitchen, I been starving. what should I do. im afraid I will find more.\n\nReply\n\n 48. Kayla May 7, 2014 at 4:30 pm\n\nSo I was doing dishes at my work when I saw what I believed to be fruit flies\nhanging over the sink. Upon closer inspection I realized that they were in\nfact really tiny worms hanging from strings from our dry rack that we have\nover the sink. There were at least fifty of these little worms just dangling.\nThen I discovered I had them all up my arm! Anyways, I had to remove\neverything from the area and re-scrub all the dishes as well as the entire\narea.\n\nMy question is, are these little worms the larvae to the moths? Has anyone\nelse encountered them hanging from strings?\n\nReply\n\n 49. learningpod June 2, 2014 at 10:19 pm\n\nHad these once many years ago. I won a food basket at a Chinese auction and\nthey were in one of the items. Anyway I threw everything out and cleaned all\nthe cabinets real good. I kept all new dry goods in Ziplocs but nothing seemed\nto work. Then the simplest thing seemed to do the trick. I filled a bowl with\noatmeal and left it on the counter for a while until all the wormy things were\ngone from the ceiling. Maybe a week or two. Then wrapped that up and threw it\nout. Poof, no more crawly things on the ceiling or in the food.\n\nReply\n\n * Desiree August 2, 2020 at 10:26 pm\n\nHow in the world does leaving oatmeal out in a bowl help anything? I am so\nconfused by your solution.\n\nReply\n\n 50. Janine Baker June 15, 2014 at 11:09 pm\n\nI have had this problem before and googled – found lavender oil helped to\nrepel the moths – what i didn’t know was that the gazillion of little crawly\nthings had been repelled by the oil and had done a mass escape out of the\nkitchen and up the hallway – it was totally freaky – a few days ago something\ncaught my eye and the cereal container in the cupboard which is sealed was\nfull of them – the only place I have experienced them is in the cereal – ratz\n– loved that brand of cereal – could never eat it again...\n\nReply\n\n 51. The Harvey Wilson June 17, 2014 at 9:46 pm\n\nI just experiences a Pantry Moth infestation. I didn’t even know of their\nexistence before this. I found they love rice, i usually buy big 5kg bags and\nhad to throw them out. I suspect they came from a bag of spelt flour i had in\nthere rather than the freezer as normal.\n\nI used Pantry Moth traps and caught heaps, had one in the pantry and one in\nthe adjoining room.\n\nI seem to have got rid of them (touch wood). I did a full clean of the pantry,\nbinned anything that was infested or suspect. I thoroughly cleaned the shelves\nand walls with warm soapy water, then wiped a white vinegar solution over\neverything. I have also taped bay leaves to the walls and shelves.\n\nSince then, i have seen one moth and one larvae which i found after opening\nanother bag of infected rice. Since then though, i have even seen any flying\naround.\n\nSome things I did think “oh i can save this” but in the end I decided that if\nit was suspect, it got thrown. It already cost lots of money throwing spoilt\nfood, how much more will it cost if I keep some and they return. It was better\nto be safe.\n\nReply\n\n 52. Matt June 20, 2014 at 2:47 pm\n\n9 months and my moth problem lives on. most of the stories on this page are\nexactly what I’ve gone through. I recently had an exterminator out, which\nseems to have helped slightly, but it hasn’t solved the problem. since the\ninitial outbreak I haven’t seen any larva, but I do see the moths “doing it”\n(sometimes they have threesomes!). I have no idea where they are laying their\neggs. I have no food for them, I only buy food that can be refrigerated or\nfrozen, yet they still manage to find something. anyone know if they can lay\neggs in spices?\n\nReply\n\n 53. TRACY DVR June 22, 2014 at 5:28 pm\n\nMatt, Yes, they will show up in spices! We had a collection of various chili\npowders, and they were found in ALL of them. Some of these were so potent,\nthat it hurt to breath near them, didn’t bother the moths in the least.\n\nReply\n\n 54. Gayla Guest July 3, 2014 at 12:10 am\n\nI, too, am battling these horrible creatures. I didn’t read every review, but\nthe ones I did read do not talk about this. I have adjustable shelves, so\nthere’s holes for the pegs. There are a lot of holes for the pegs! I use\nforceps with a very narrow end to pull out the larvae in these holes. It’s a\nvery painstaking job but nearly every hole has larva. If you don’t have\nforceps or tweezers, a toothpick helps immensely when it comes to battling\nthese moths. Hope this helps someone.\n\nReply\n\n 55. Nigel July 3, 2014 at 9:31 am\n\nI have had moths for two years. Never a sign of the larvae. Been using the\nsticky trap. Finally nailed it this morning. They are putting their eggs in\nthe peg holes for the shelves (IKEA ). Spent two hours with a fine pair of\ntweezers cleaning them out. About 20% of the holes had signs of bugs.\n\nReply\n\n 56. April July 3, 2014 at 1:20 pm\n\nIs there a stage in their growth where they are a blackish/reddish/brown, like\ncaccoons? Or even empty shells maybe? They are hard and there is quite alot of\nwhite fuz around them. They were quite large, and some of them were in a row,\nothers in piles, and they are about the size oflong skinny oval shaped lemon\nseed? Ive searched around my entire house, thrown everything out, bleached\neverything, gotten traps, sprays, bayleaves. Everything. I couldnt find\ncaccoons, infested food, nothing. Well nothing but moths. But i was seeing\natleast 2 moths every day. Then I was rearanging my daughters room because\nsomething smelled rotten and no matter of cleaning was taking care of it. I\nmoved her dresser and underneith it was a dirty diaper. It was filled with\nabout 1000 of the things i described. Any ideas if its related to the moths?\nOr should i be prepaired for something else?\n\nReply\n\n 57. terry July 7, 2014 at 4:04 pm\n\nI found them in the pegs too. After a month of cleaning and throwing every out\nof the cabinets,I thought I was going to lose my mind b/c I kept finding the\ndamn things on the ceiling.I had changed the linings in the cabinets; washed\nevery imaginable thing in my kitchen 2 and 3X, I didn’t know what to do next.\nThen my cleaning girl had an idea and vacuumed all the peg holes. ALL GONE.\nabout once a month I find one fly out when I open the cabinets. I kill it and\nthat seems to be that. no more infestations. But when you kill these things\nyou must put them in a paper towel or tissue and immediately take it out to\nthe garbage THEY ARE HARD TO KILL. ALSO, everything goes into glass or plastic\ncontainers with screw on lids now. AND I don’t over buy any more.\n\nReply\n\n 58. The Harvey Wilson July 22, 2014 at 8:25 pm\n\nOne month on and no sign of re-infestation. Doing what i did (previously\nposted June 17th 2014) worked.\n\nMy pantry is cleaner that it’s ever been. I am now being cautious not to buy\ntoo much, i am sure the clutter of an overstuffed pantry didnt help.\n\nEverything now goes into a plastic or glass container. Though during my\ninfestation, they still got into glass jars. I prefer containers without screw\nlids, i think they can navigate the screw coil and get in.\n\nReply\n\n 59. chloe August 11, 2014 at 2:41 am\n\nOmg! We’ve been having moth problems soo bad!! I decided to search up ways to\nget rid of them and this popped up. At first we noticed mothes EVERYWHERE THEN\nI CLEANED MY BIRD CAGE AND NOTICED THE PILE OF BIRD SEED WAS STICKING TO THE\nCARD BORD. SO I GET MY LITTLE MINNIE BROOM AND CAREFULLY SWEEP THE TOP LAYER\nOFF. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTSD TO MOVE. I QUICKLY TOOK IT OUT SIDE TO THE\nTRASH.NOW THAT I’VE FOUND THE NEST.. ITS TIME TO ELIMINATE THE\nSTRAGGLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’. So far we’ve used traps,common sticks, lavender\nbuds(dried), ceded chips. And leave a bowl of soap and water near a lamp and\nthey left!!!!!!!!yayayayayayayga\n\nReply\n\n 60. Matt September 2, 2014 at 12:07 pm\n\nI too am now moth free. it’s been about 6 weeks and I’m crossing my fingers\nthat this is finally over. good luck to everyone here.\n\nReply\n\n 61. Nancy September 5, 2014 at 9:16 am\n\nWhen we moved in to a new house, my family had an infestation that went on for\na month or two. We did the major clean and toss and everything new went into\nTupperware but we still saw the moths from time to time. Eventually, we pulled\noff the moulding at the join between the kitchen ceiling and wall and found\neggs there. After another thorough cleaning and a new paint job, we replaced\nthe moulding and haven’t had a problem with the moths since. We still keep\nmost of our dry goods in Tupperware just to be safe.\n\nReply\n\n 62. Janet September 9, 2014 at 3:49 am\n\nTOTAL INFESTATION! I keep throwing away food if someone was watching me\nthrough a window, would think I’m a lunatic- chasing these bugs around! Just\nwhen I kill some in one cabinet,...all lurking on the roof of the cupboard,\nI’ll circle back and find more! I have been diligent with checking food, but\ndid not think to check all paper products. So GROSS. THANKS FOR ALL THE\nINSIGHT HERE! -wish me luck!\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson September 9, 2014 at 8:10 am\n\nJanet, Good luck!\n\nReply\n\n 63. Sophia Hugues September 21, 2014 at 7:41 pm\n\nHelp!!!! i have these little moths in my kitchen and i think they’re those\npantry moths, but they have been inn the house for years i have a lot of old\ncake mixes and stuff and one day i was going to bake a cake only to find these\nmaggot worm looking things and moth balls DONT help!!!!!\n\nReply\n\n 64. Dana September 26, 2014 at 4:53 am\n\nWe just moved into our house in may and just today noticed worms crawling all\nover our ceiling. So glad I found this site! I cleaned out the cabinets with\nfood in them, but didn’t find any webbing or larva. So going to try the peg\nholes! I think it must have been here from before because I have never seen\nanything like this! It is so gross! I have also had terrible stomach problems\nfor the past few weeks so I’m assuming it has been from this too. Which makes\nme feel even sicker! Yuck!!\n\nReply\n\n 65. The Harvey Wilson October 9, 2014 at 1:02 am\n\nI am still seeing the occasional moth flying around and procreating (not at\nthe same time :P). Not sure where they are still coming from.\n\nI do know it isn’t the pantry. Months on and no re-infestation of the pantry\nso that’s a good thing. The bay leaves must really work.\n\nThe sticky traps are still catching a few moths.\n\nReply\n\n 66. Jean Bernard Minster October 27, 2014 at 9:01 am\n\nWe too had an infestation of pantry moths, caused by a forgotten bag of birds\nseeds in a corner of the garage. The article above was most useful and we are\ngetting the bugs under control. I must correct one of the entries above,\nthough. Because our hardware store had only two SAFER pantry pest traps, we\npurchased also some TERRO ones. After minimal assembly, the TERRO trap looks\nidentical to the SAFER trap, down to the size and color of the lure.\n\nI noticed that they performed very differently, the TERRO immediately caught\nnumerous moths, but the SAFER basically none. I ran a careful side-by-side\ntest. Over a period of 3 days, the SAFER trap only caught 2 moths, and the\nTERRO trap (basically identical shape, sitting next to it) caught so many\n(dozens) that it had to be replaced with a fresh one every morning. I verified\nthese results with completely fresh traps, and even watched the moths come to\nthe pair or traps and entering the TERRO, while ignoring the SAFER. Do not\nwaste your money on SAFER traps, they work very poorly, almost not at all. You\nwill only catch those moths that enter it by mistake. (In addition, the TERRO\npackaging is much more compact and easier to store)\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson October 27, 2014 at 10:13 am\n\nHi Jean, Thanks for your info about Terro traps!\n\nReply\n\n 67. Debbie McGovern November 1, 2014 at 2:18 am\n\nWell,looks like I will be recleaning with bleach this weekend. and buying bug\nstrips?? One question though... Will they ever completely go away? Or is this\ngoing to be an ongoing battle? Should I start buying stock i bug strips??!!!\nThis is disgustung. But thank God for thir website and blog.\n\nI appreciate any comments!\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson November 1, 2014 at 7:58 am\n\nHi Debbie, Our pantry moth problem, which came from birdseed, went away after\nusing the traps for a few weeks. Good luck!\n\nReply\n\n 68. Dottie Witmer November 2, 2014 at 10:45 pm\n\nJust discovered this site and am grateful..I have been finding little moths\nflying around and killing them as I see them not realizing what they were. Now\nthat I have the information I will look for places they could be. I have a big\ntin of birdseed in my room and have kept adding to it so just got rid of\nthat..I will go through my cabinets as suggested and scrub and throw things\nout! Thank you for the advice..I will let you know how it goes!\n\nReply\n\n 69. Robyn Cole November 3, 2014 at 6:42 am\n\nI have had a pantry moth problem for well over 18 months. Have used sticky\ntraps, which are successful and have had no fresh larvae for over a year.\nBut... my neighbour has lots of tiny moths flying around inside his house, so\nI’m thinking that the fresh moths keep coming from next door. Is this\npossible? I have been using fresh traps at least every 3 months and keep\ngetting more moths.\n\nReply\n\n 70. Kara Acre November 6, 2014 at 8:44 am\n\nThank you so much for all the great info!! I have always been told to throw\naway all boxed food and clean, clean, clean... I had never heard of the\npheromone traps for Indian Meal Moths before, although I have heard of the\nparasitic wasps, but only being used to control flies, so that is great to\nknow! What I found most fascinating was how many people were saying they only\nbought ONE NEW THING LATELY... A bag of birdseed from Walmart. I have been\ngoing crazy trying to figure out WHY these dang moths are in my master\nbathrooms and close, until I read this!!! Thank you!! I have Button Quail that\nare housed in my husband’s bathroom, but I have probably 20 moths around my\nnight light in my bathroom every night!! I never thought about them coming\ninto my bathroom through the connecting hall. I never thought about the\nbirdseed!!! Thank you all!! Kara\n\nReply\n\n 71. clareese November 7, 2014 at 1:43 am\n\nwhat time of year should the Trichogramma wasps be released to get rid of\npantry moths?\n\nReply\n\n 72. valerie November 9, 2014 at 9:45 am\n\nCheck the toaster, toaster oven. I found webs, cocoon webs in the inside\ntoaster grill part. Threw that toaster out.... completely grossed out.\n\nReply\n\n 73. SashineB November 13, 2014 at 12:11 pm\n\nHow do these pests get in sealed packages of food? I bought a box of oat bran\n(from a reputable, well-known manufacturer) and I put it my cupboard. I did\nnot use it right away, but a couple of months later, I opened the sealed box.\nTo my surprise, there were those little worms crawling around. Nothing else in\nmy cupboard was affected or infected, so the source has to be from that box.\nIt was completely sealed so it must mean that larvae was in the box at the\ntime of manufacturing. But, don’t the food companies have better control? Does\nthis mean that their supplies are easily infected? Thank you.\n\nReply\n\n 74. laylalove November 13, 2014 at 7:20 pm\n\nSo i just found a little white worm on top of my cabint and i thought its was\nnasty as hell then i see lil bugs flying so i kill them and i thought that was\nall only to find a lot in my pasta cabint i threw everything away it was a lot\nof worms and lil bugs everywhere i took my steamer and steamed my cabints i\ndont see any more and im worried because you all say they will be back i found\nthe neast tho should i still worry i hate bugs\n\nReply\n\n 75. Susan November 27, 2014 at 9:40 am\n\nI am sick of these, I threw out almost half of my pantry and wiped even the\nrails on my pantry with bleach..right when I thought i was done BOOM, 2 days\nlater there were 10 in my pantry...I know how to get rid of these...IM going\nto put EVERYTHING in my pantry in the back yard whewre its -25 tonight. See if\nthose buggers survive..And I will wash the walls with mr clean bleach and\nwhatever I can get my hands to0...Ill probably throw all my lentils and rice\nout even though i have them closed glass jars and had not seen anything in\nthem...My Gosh, this is grosser than mice..You get a trap for mice and Boom\nthere done...These buggers keep on coming and it is gross!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nReply\n\n 76. Markus December 3, 2014 at 8:26 am\n\nOur home is immaculately kept. Saw these moths flying around and thought, what\ncute little buggers! Went downstairs to my workshop and saw more down there.\nThat’s odd. Read this article and thought, BAM! There’s birdseed down there!\nAn open bag none the less. Yup, full of maggots. Out it goes! Even found dead\nmaggots in rags and INSIDE MY LEATHER WORK GLOVES. The moth level has gone\ndown but is not completely gone. Here’s hoping!\n\nReply\n\n 77. Chakra December 4, 2014 at 7:59 pm\n\nJust ate a bag of rice cakes and found worms at the bottom. Sure enough, saw\nthis article. And yes, I’ve seen these moths in our house not even thinking\nanything of it. And the worms look just like the ones I found. I don’t know if\nI ate any or webbing or what. I am so disgusted. I hyperventilated and puked.\nI thought it was maggots at first and now realize that just throwing out the\nrice cakes probably hasn’t solved the problem... I am scared to go home and\nrealize I’m in more of a nightmare than I thought. Threw out boxes of anything\nthat was already open. But after reading the comments of them being in\nunopened boxes.. I’m terrified.\n\nReply\n\n 78. Reg December 5, 2014 at 1:36 am\n\nI had been seeing these moths for about a month and kept asking my kids if\nthey had this moth. It seemed new to me. My kids just commented that they had\nlots of moths come in from outside. We live in Southern Nv. where it is warm\nand have had a ton of moths (not this kind) on windows at night. November 6th\nI found some webby stuff and worms in some old Bran Flakes. I googled ‘moths\nin food’ and found ‘pantry moths’ which I had never heard of in my 67 years. I\nread all I could find on it. Next morning my husband and I went to work on the\n2×3 ft floor to ceiling pantry. It took all day. We searched everything. I\nthrew out the infested cereal the night before. We threw out a lot of older\nstuff and put the rest in plastic bags in the freezer. (They are still in\nfreezer a month later) One article said to freeze for 8 days. We found the\npupae in the little webs in many places. It was inside my Kerr canning lid\nbox, nothing edible there, in the little holes to adjust shelves, in anything\nthat they could get into to pupate. The worms crawl into anything, not just\nfood, to pupate. I took lids off everything. I found a worm along edge of a\ntupperware container, but it couldn’t get in. You must look under lids and\nopen every box and look in bottom, also peak in outside on the bottom of boxes\nwhere glue closes the box. The worm crawls in everywhere. These eggs can live\nwithout growing into worms from 8 to 300 days, so you must be diligent for\nalmost a year and kill every moth that hatches. We washed every can with\nvinegar water, took all shelves out and washed them on all edges and sides.\nOne month later: At first (after cleaning the panty cupboard) I found a moth\neveryday, now I am only finding a moth about every 5 days. Every morning first\nthing when I get up and every night and in between I am looking for moths.\nThey are generally on the ceiling, by a window, or on the curtain or blind. I\ndon’t like that I will have to be diligent for almost a year, but it will be\nworth it. I ordered Catchmaster traps, but haven’t caught any moths yet. If\nyou kill the moth as soon as found, it cannot mate and the female moth can’t\nlay eggs. Female moth only lives about 8 days, so kill it as it comes to view.\nGood luck, and I hope good luck to me also.\n\nReply\n\n 79. Diane December 9, 2014 at 3:22 pm\n\nI had pantry moths and nothing here worked so I bought one of those fly strips\nand hung it in my pantry the next morning they were all stuck to the sticky\nstrip, threw it in the outside garbage and hung another one, haven’t seen any\nnew ones.\n\nReply\n\n 80. Jackie December 9, 2014 at 4:28 pm\n\nBattling these guys myself-thanks for the tips. After spending the majority of\nmy day cleaning out a large pantry cabinet that I keep seeing moths and larvae\nin, i read this article and comments. After reading about coccoons in peg\nholes-i checked my shelves and sure enough stuck a toothpick in a hole and\nfound a slimy larva!! Today-i cleaned out and then bleached every single peg\nhole-may have been the grossest thing i have ever done in my life. Started\ncleaning another pantry and found a closed container of steel oats i only\nbought a few months ago literally burst with the amount of larvae inside of\nit. All boxed and open foods are going in the trash. Hopefully this is the\nlast i will see of these disgusting little creatures!! Also ordered some moth\ntraps on amazon even though its been a while since ive seen a live moth.\n\nReply\n\n 81. Elda December 28, 2014 at 12:39 pm\n\nI have found some moth in my pantry. I understand I have to throw away all\nproducts like pasta, grains, spicies, crackers, flours bags, rice, cake mixes,\ncookies etc. What about can products do they need to be thrown away also? Do\nyou throw away all those items too.\n\nReply\n\n 82. Dotty Gurbikian December 31, 2014 at 10:06 pm\n\nI had a bad infestation and cleaned out every cabinet in the kitchen. Filled 3\ngarbage bags with food stuff whether I saw the larvae or cocoons. It first\nstarted with the little flying moths and then I googled and learned what to\nlook for, etc. I used the Safe tents and traps several moths, but they are\nback again. We have wall to wall books in my husband’s study. Can they be in\nhis books?? If so, how do I get rid of them? I plan to try the Terro traps\nthat someone suggested. I bought marigold plants to put in front of the front\ndoor as I saw some moths and had read that that would deter them. The plants\ndied for lack of watering, but I have had moths since Christmas again. Help!\n\nReply\n\n 83. Elle January 14, 2015 at 9:27 am\n\nYes, these critters are crafty. I started with taking all grainy food out of\nthe pantries. Find moths flying out from between the bags. I throw the food\nstraight into the garbage and outside of the house. In the drawers with\nfabrics (oven mitts, drying cloths, etc.) I find webbed larvae attached to the\nthreads. Threw those straight into the wash. I salvaged canned foods along\nwith unopened ziploc bags, foil, and Saran wrap. Later in the day I prepare a\ndish which uses tomato paste. I screw open the can and only need to use about\nhalf of the tomato paste. No problems here, no larvae to be found. To save the\nrest of the tomato paste I go to the salvaged foil. Lo and behold, I unwrap\nthe foil to find several woven larvae BETWEEN THE FOIL!! This was unopened\nfoil, still in it’s original boxed packaging. Hide your grains, hide your\nbooks, hide your foil! They’re crawling into everything out here!\n\nReply\n\n 84. Ouida Evans February 10, 2015 at 7:08 pm\n\nI fought and won a battle with these critters several years ago, when I\nrealized dry cat food from Wal-Mart was infested. The pet department was full\nof the flying moths and the sticky traps full of dead bugs. Now, all of a\nsudden, THEY’RE BACK. Since I no longer buy pet food at Wal-Mart, I’m not sure\nwhere they came from. I have not seen worms, larvae or eggs. Unless gray\nspecks in a bag of flour are eggs. I will spend the evening bagging all grain\nproducts, vacuum the selves and wash everything down with bleach. I read\nsomewhere, that baby food jars filled with apple cider vinegar and a drop of\ndish soap is another way to kill them. I will place these traps in the grain\nfree rooms in mu home. They are in my bathroom, bedroom and home office.\nHELP!!!!!!!! What else can I do?\n\nReply\n\n 85. Ron February 16, 2015 at 12:13 am\n\nThey kinda taste like Cheerio’s. Just kidding, I saw one in a bowl of\nCheerio’s that I was about to eat a few weeks ago. I thought it may have\ndropped from the ceiling, trying to share my breakfast. We have have birds, so\nwe suspect now, that may be the source of the moth’s. Thanks for the info.\n\nReply\n\n 86. ReneeShyers February 24, 2015 at 9:19 pm\n\nSo thankful for these comments!! I started seeing small moths in our pantry\nlast summer and dint think much of it. One day I peeled off the seal from an\nunopened bbq sauce and found one of their disgusting larvae! I cleared out our\npantry and killed every moth and larvae I could find (they were in cacoons in\nthe corners of the pantry) and still they were appearing in our food and\nflying around (barf) Anyways, yesterday I read these comments and a light bulb\nwent off! I have an opened bag of birdseed under our sink! I just went to look\nand it was FULL of larvae and webs. So after sealing it and disposing of it, I\nam hopeful that we won’t be seeing much of them anymore. Thanks again!\n\nReply\n\n 87. joy March 2, 2015 at 5:51 pm\n\nlast summer, maybe around April or may, I noticed a few small moths in my\nmaster bathroom on the ceiling. I sprayed them with flying insect spray and\ncalled it a night. over the next week I was constantly spraying, swatting, and\nsquishing these things like a mad woman. we use “swamp” cooling, or evap\ncoolers here and we have to leave a few windows cracked all the time so I\nassumed they got in through the bathroom window. I closed it off but the that\ndidn’t help. The worst of the infestation was mid summer. After being away for\n4 days I came back to the bathroom ceiling covered! Literally, at least one\nhundred, maybe more tiny evil moths. we then went to ortho home defense as a\nlast hope. I would come in to find dead moths all over the floor and in the\ntub. They would die after landing anywhere on the walls or ceiling. VICTORY!\nnot exactly. I didn’t see any moths for a week and I was so happy. but that’s\nwhen I noticed the worms. I hadn’t seen them before because they blended right\nin with the off white ceiling. I would squish them as I saw them. constantly.\nnothing would kill them though. I finally caught a group of them squeezing out\nfrom behind the shower wall and heading up to the ceiling. there was a tiny\ngap between the trim around the edge of the acrylic tub liner and the wall. I\nstarted spraying in there and they started fleeing. So, I got all Rambo one\nnight and pulled the shower walls away a few inches and see the damage. There\nwere the cocoons and nest. We couldn’t afford to replace the entire bath and\nshower enclosure so we continued to spray. by October They were gone. I now\nhear they come back.. Im in panic mode now as last night I squished a moth on\nmy bedroom. I am now 4 months pregnant and do not want to use chemicals if I\ncan avoid it, but what can I do? and why the heck would they be in a bathroom\nanyway? I found a few dead moths in the dog food in the kennel but not near\nthe bathroom. Help!\n\nReply\n\n 88. geraldine March 22, 2015 at 4:27 pm\n\nI believe I have won the battle. Have not seen anything for about 10 days. I\nwas on a mission. Culprit was an old box of cereal. Cleared everything out of\nmy cupboards then I took a spray bottle and filled it with bleach. Hit every\nnook and cranny. I will wait another 2-3 weeks before stocking pantry again.\nWas a nightmare. I wasn’t heavily infested but it still took about 2 months.\nHave to keep on top of it if you want them gone. The larvae are in the\nsmallest of places, so be on the lookout. I was using toothpicks to kill them\nin the very tiny small holes they were in. So horrible, but I have won the\nbattle. I hope. Bleach the buggers. That’s what did it for me. I hope I do not\nneed to come back here to post that “They’re Back!”\n\nReply\n\n 89. Jessica March 22, 2015 at 7:44 pm\n\nSorry for the late reply. I didn’t expect anyone to reply to me. You can buy\nNo More Weevils online from http://www.nomoreweevils.com April!\n\nWe’ve just gone through another summer weevil free thanks to them. I’m so\nthrilled!\n\nReply\n\n 90. peggy March 24, 2015 at 7:01 am\n\nI’ve had these moths for 8 months! You have to clean your pantry put all food\nin tight containers no boxes or bags! clean every nook and cranny take out\nshelves they make coccoons everywhere especially love holes and tight places.\nFound our source over summer was keeping a bag of birdseed in cabinet under\nbookshelves by deck door off of kitchen. Well tore apart bookshelves this\nweekend and found them all over! Inside picture frames that I thought they\ncouldnt get into actually removed glass and found them there. Also took apart\nradio and a speaker for an ipod they were inside in their coccoons! amazing!\nAlso take out shelves they were on the edges and in the wholes that shelves go\ninto. Also inside cd cases and books found them on the pages in the binders!\nyou have to look everywhere! hope this helps! exterminators will not work you\nhave to vaccuum and clean every where!\n\nReply\n\n 91. Tina March 26, 2015 at 11:32 pm\n\nTo all of you who think you’ve solved your problem because you haven’t seen\nthem for a few days, or a few weeks, or a few months: You are kidding\nyourselves. I have been battling for years! They come back. They always come\nback. They survived all the stuff you’ve all done. When I’m trying to kill\nthem, I feel like others start flying right at my face...attacking me. The\nmoths are driving me crazy.\n\nReply\n\n 92. BOB March 27, 2015 at 12:33 am\n\nNOTICED MOTHS FLYING AROUND\n\nReply\n\n 93. Gary Watson March 27, 2015 at 1:20 pm\n\nWe have found them especially in bags of dried chilies, the kind used in\nMexican cooking, Thanks for all the good hints.\n\nReply\n\n 94. Joan March 28, 2015 at 6:53 am\n\nLast winter, saw these pantry moths. Kept killing them as we saw them. Went to\nthe cottage for the summer. Came home to the critters flying everywhere. I\nfigured out they were coming from the guinea pig food I had purchased at\nWalmart. I cleaned everything. Still saw a moth every six weeks. Killed it.\nThought they’d eventually wane. HAAAAAAAAA Verile little critters. It’s now\nMarch. Killed 6 or 7 moths in a weeks period, so i know they’re back!!!!!!!!\nYesterday tore everything apart again. Washed everything down again and\nsprayed all cracks. We’ll see what happens now. I need to get rid of them\nbefore summer again. I don’t want to come home to another infestation. Joan\n\nReply\n\n 95. Liza March 30, 2015 at 6:29 am\n\nSo, like everyone that has come to this site, I googled a problem and this has\nbeen great reading though the posts. I thought at first it was weird seeing\nall of these small grey moths in my pantry, didn’t think to much about it, hit\nthem with a fly spray bug, they died and I thought end of story. About a week\nlater (we had been away on hols) I found the pantry taken over by what I\nthought was maggots, so thinking it was something rotten in my food stuffs\nsuch as a potatoe I checked out all the food, and used a super strength\nOutdoor Barrier spray, which here in Australia keeps cockroaches, spiders of\nall types, ants, fleas etc at bay. In fact once I use a good qualify barrier\nspray I have never ever had any more problems with any type of pest. These\nthings not only kept coming but also crawled through all over the numerous\nareas I had sprayed as though there was no poison there – now I ask if this\nstuff can stop cockroaches that are 5cm + long, spiders the size of my hand\netc coming inside, how the hell has it not stopped these worms? I still\nbelieved at this stage they were maggots. So I pulled everything out of my\npantry, and I mean everything out, washed all cans, un-opened packets, spices,\ncontainers etc including biscuits in cardboard boxes – the worms were inside\nthe sealed box so ditched the box and washed the packets -make sure you get\ninto the crevices of the packet as they will be in there as well as under the\nseal on your tins etc – in boiling hot water, left them on the bench to air\ndry – now, as I said, I had to unfold every crevice of the packet as they were\neverywhere. I threw anything out in un-opened jars, as they were under the\nseal, and everything that was in airtight containers including biscuit tins\netc etc, as you name it I had to throw it away as they had somehow had no\nproblems in working their way under sealed areas on anything no matter what it\nis – lollies, cake sprinkles, spices, floor, sugar, flour, cereal, pasta,\nrice, air tight tuperware containers etc etc. I then changed cupboards and\nplaced all food in there. I used a common disinfectant and made sure no food\nwas placed into that pantry including a bin. A couple of weeks later I notice\na couple of moths in the main party, so now I think maybe not maggots but moth\nlarvae and goggle moth larvae in pantries and find your website. After reading\nall comments I am now convinced it is moth larvae that I have. I vacuum and\ndisinfect again but so far, whilst there are a couple of months, there are no\nworms and there is absolutely no sign of moths or worms in my new allocated\npantry cupboard. Is using cupboards that are not really a pantry annoying,\nyes, but a hell of a lot better then moth larvae everywhere. It cost a fortune\nthrowing out a significant amount of food items ( I like to store – just in\ncase) so not happy but with throwing out those items. Washing in hot water,\nchanging cupboards so far it seems to have done the trick – I just hope it\ncontinues to.....\n\nReply\n\n 96. Víctor March 30, 2015 at 8:50 pm\n\nI also came across these hideous pests in the same way that a lot of you did.\nso again like a lot of you did I googled my problem and found this site I also\nsaw a post from Glenn up above and he is right. I too have a pantry we bought\nIKEA so we have the small peg holes and found some cacoons in there... like a\nlot of you, I haven’t found a solution to our problem either they’re very hard\nto get rid of I just wanted to add for cleaning purposes look inside those\nsmall pink hole where the shelving goes\n\nReply\n\n 97. Víctor March 30, 2015 at 9:06 pm\n\nI wonder if hot steam will rid my pantry of these rotten things. Does anyone\nknow?\n\nReply\n\n 98. Debby Brown April 3, 2015 at 2:16 pm\n\nThank you all for your experiences and ideas. It’s depressing that it may take\nso long to get rid of them. But they are getting a little better. I threw away\neverything in any place that I store food, vacuumed the area and bleached.\n(before coming home from surgery.) Goodwill, Dollar Store, and Walmart made a\nlot of money off of me while purchasing tight storage container. I pulled my\nstove and refrigerator out, and cleaned the rest of the cupboards without\nfood. But this problem goes on and on. I have washed behind most of the\npictures with bleach. We have vacuumed where the ceiling and wall meets,\nfinding the larva as we went. A few hanging from the ceiling. I try to keep\none of the bedrooms closed as we have only caught 2 in the trap. My worst trap\nfor the moths seem to be in a part of the kitchen that I have already cleaned.\nI’m going to clean behind the microwave again as it is near this area. We will\ntry the idea for the bug zapper for when we see them flying. Will look to see\nif we have that kind of shelves. Don’t know what else to do! I can’t do much\nsince my surgery. Fortunately, my husband has been helping me. They are adding\nto my stress from my surgery big time!\n\nReply\n\n 99. Kathy April 6, 2015 at 4:47 pm\n\nThanks for all the ideas. I noticed a couple of little moths. I thought food\nand cleaned out my kitchen. Nothing, absolutely nothing. Then I had company\nfor a week and didn’t get anything else done. After they left I googled and\nfound out they were Indian Meal Moths and it said ‘Birdseed” and I said “OMG”.\nI know better but had a bag of birdseed in there that I had forgotten about.\nIt was infested. There were about 12 on the ceiling of the closet. So far I\nhave cleaned everything out of the closet and ripped out the shelves and\nbleached all surfaces. As I was going thru the things in the closet I found\nlittle white fuzzies on many things. For example I have spot bot carpet\ncleaner and there was a fuzzy spot far up in one of the tubes.\n\nIf I hadn’t read all of these horrible experiences I don’t think I would have\nbeen as radical. I’m throwing out so much. Everything I hope to save I’ve\nwashed in soap and water or wiped with bleach. They are in bags and I’m\nchecking them every day. Any sign of infestation and the bag is being pitched.\n\nThey really seem to like cardboard so tonight I’m putting one shelf back in\nthat closet and putting a small cardboard box on it as bait. I have the traps\nin there and a fly strip. I’m thinking it will be months before I dare put\nanything back in there. Anything I’m missing??? Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n 100. mbh April 10, 2015 at 7:30 pm\n\nThis is equal parts helpful and discouraging. But, I am really grateful to all\nwho have posted. If I have anything new to add when I’m done, I’ll return and\nshare. I’m early stages–went from 1-2 moths or larvae every few days a couple\nweeks ago to 10 moths a day the last few days. I have to get a jump on this. I\ncan’t find where they are. They came in with some infested Greenies dog\ntreats, but I got rid of those without realizing the few moths that flew out\nwere going to infest my whole house. ick.\n\nReply\n\n 101. Debby Brown April 12, 2015 at 8:26 pm\n\nThanks for the idea of the zapper. We are getting about 6-8 a day and evening\nlive with the zapper. My husband is getting pleasure out of zapping them. We\nalso have about ten in each trap; we have 4 going. They seemed to be getting a\nlittle better but I guess the larvae must be hatching now. A friend said that\nonce the food is gone, which it is, they will go when they have nothing to\neat. But I am doubting this. Why are they in rooms that there is no food? We\nalso heard that the eggs and larva get into house plants and dirt. Any one\nheard about that? WE just got a new range hood as I thought that they might be\ngetting in the open part. We have found a few drowning in grease that has been\nspilt. I guess we are going to have to hire a friend to help us since I am\nstill recuperating from my heart surgery. I have bird food in the garage and\nam going out tomorrow to look at it. Maybe it is coming through the cracks in\nthe wall!!!\n\nReply\n\n 102. Janet April 19, 2015 at 12:22 pm\n\nI too have been dealing with these demons and it doesn’t help that I have had\ndepression really bad, which has left the house a mess. However, I am finally\nmaking some progress. The actual larvae seem indestructable to me, other than\nto squash them or get them out of the house or flush them down the toilet.\nReading all these posts at least lets me know I am not alone in this battle. I\nappreciate all the good ideas, some of which I have already been doing. I have\nhad pretty good luck with the little tent sticky traps and what I do is line\nup the plain sticky trap for house flies and windows right at the boarders of\nthe tent trap and it catches a lot of these males as they flutter in and near\nthe tent, catching as many as the tent because they are so busy trying to do\nsome mating dance from the phermones in the tent. I am determined to wipe\nthese things out, but realize all books, papers and furniture also have to be\nchecked over so carefully and vacuumed really well. Trying to find the eggs is\ndifficult unless it is right in a cluster. I don’t know if the eggs can be\nseen with the naked eye, but it seems unlikely. At this point, I have even\nopened the windows and turned the heat off to slow them down so I can\nhopefully keep them from changing into their adult form a little while longer;\nwe are still having pretty cold nights. I have seen these larvae survive\nthings that one would not think they could. Some were still alive despite\nsoaking in pure vinegar and a little windex. I too am interested in the tiny\nwasps and wonder if anyone else has tried them with any success? Good luck to\neveryone and just keep at it the best you can. But you do have to check\neverywhere. I have boxes and boxes of papers which are going out to the\ndumpster quite soon. Unfortunately, I do have some stacks I am going to have\nto go thru to see if they can be salvaged, but it has me thinking that if the\npapers are important enough to keep, they should now be scanned into the copy\nmachine as a pdf and then disposed of to keep the paper products to a minimum\nand not have to go thru so much stuff if this problem has the potential to\ncontinue for another summer. The adult female can lay so many eggs on her\nfirst day of being if she hooks up with a male. The males really are drawn to\nthe traps, but I can’t believe I will catch everyone of them before they might\nmate. Best wishes again to everyone struggling with these dang pests.\n\nReply\n\n 103. Paula April 26, 2015 at 11:13 pm\n\nWe just did a remodel in our kitchen and I had been seeing these moths before\nwe tore out old kitchen. When the cabinets against the ceiling were taken down\nto could see thousands of dead ones that had nested between the ceiling and\nthe molding all the way around. We now have a new kitchen and new drywall put\non ceiling and all new cabinets and still see these flying around. I haven’t\nfound and in my products so I don’t know where they are coming from our what\nto do next. Ideas???\n\nReply\n\n 104. Bobbi April 29, 2015 at 6:47 pm\n\nWe had them from bird food. I Threw it out and washed the cage with vinegar\nand water and vacuum it out real good.. Looked all over the ceiling and squish\nthe moths and cocoons. They are all gone now.\n\nReply\n\n 105. Ricky May 2, 2015 at 3:30 am\n\nI have found little white worms and there skins in some unopened food boxes\nlike mac and cheese, oat meal pancake mix, stuffing, instant mash potatoes,\npudding. But I have not seen any moths flying around could this be the same\nthing? I have found white worms in the boxes and they have eating hole in the\ninside bags.\n\nReply\n\n 106. Dory May 7, 2015 at 7:25 pm\n\nThese things are hell! I’ve had them in my house on and off for about 4 months\nnow. Each time I’ve spotted them I’ve taken out everything from my house and\nthoroughly cleaned everything!!! I’m still getting them. They’re creepy I have\na phobia of them to the point where I have been staying at a friends house for\na week now. And I’ve gotten a guy to come spray the house. Nothing is\nworking!!!! And I am clean always, trash is out I haven’t even bought more\ngood for the cupboards cause I keep having to throw it out a month later. Even\ngoing back after a week I found more and cleaned again. My house is up for\nlease in 2 months and that’s it I’m out. I have no choice.\n\nReply\n\n 107. Nancy May 17, 2015 at 4:23 am\n\nI did much of what the rest of you have done. However, I also cover all cover\nable drains, and frequently dump borax into them...just to be safe. The drains\nthat are not cover able I sprayed with Raid flying insect spray.\n\nI also was vigilant, it seemed one or two moths came out every night sometimes\nas late as 2 or 3 in the morning. I also caught them mating late at night.\n\nI used an eye dropper and doused each hole for the shelves support in the\ncabinets with chlorox bleach cleaner in the bright green bottle.\n\nBorax is supposed to have insecticidal qualities.\n\nTake caution for pets and children with the raid.\n\nStill hoping and praying for resolution. It’s only been 4 days since the last\nsighting.\n\nHope all are successful.\n\nReply\n\n 108. Ouida Evans May 21, 2015 at 8:21 pm\n\nI had a well stocked vegetarian pantry & threw it all away. I didn’t want to\nrisk eating dead critters. So freezing my food was not a plan. I tried it all.\nBay leaves, spearmint gum, washing everything down with bleach and replacing\nshelf paper. And I vacuumed. I never did discover what I brought them home in.\nI even had those moths in my bathroom. Where I know I do not store grain! I\nnow store everything in glass containers. Pet food in air tight storage bins.\nI even put out the little traps. Have I missed anything? It was an expensive\nlesson.\n\nReply\n\n * Ben Erickson May 22, 2015 at 8:18 am\n\nOuida, Sounds like you’re doing everything right. You might try the pheromone\ntraps to catch any that are left, they worked for me. Mine came in through a\nbag of bird seed I bought at WalMart. I still see the moths flying around the\nbird seed sometimes when I go in a store.\n\nReply\n\n 109. julie Prescott May 28, 2015 at 4:07 pm\n\nI have been wondering why ive had a lot of Brown moths in my house the past\nweek I happened to spot one crawling into my electric meter cupboard so when I\nopened it there was loads I quickly sprayed it shut it and have now sealed\ngaps with duck tape this is obviously temporary as I dont want them carrying\non breading but I dont no the safest way to exterminate them and the lava that\nmay be living under the cupboard as there is a gap in the floorboards was\ngonna try a moth bomb dont no if thats safe next to the wires and meter or\neven if it will tackle what could be thousands underneath can anyone help\nplease\n\nReply\n\n 110. Jim May 30, 2015 at 1:07 pm\n\nMine came from an old bag of cornmeal. I opened it up and there were hundreds.\nI threw it out and all the other dry goods and thought that was it, but they\nkept coming, and I was killing 5-6 a day. So I scrubbed all the food\ncupboards. But they kept coming. So I laid the traps and in a few weeks, the\ntraps were all full, even the one in my bedroom. But they kept coming, though\na little less now. I finally had Terminex come out and spray and we laid more\ntraps. I did not see any for a few days, but now I maybe kill about 3-4 few a\nweek. Today, after reading this blog, I went back into the food cupboards with\na toothpick and a flashlight and dug out every nook and cranny. There they\nwere, in those peg holes! Even in the cupboards that Terminex just sprayed, I\npulled out about 6-8 that were ready to hatch. So, I scrubbed every nook and\ncranny, bleached, sprayed again, and bought more traps. All dry goods are in\nthe fridge now.\n\nFingers-crossed!\n\nReply\n\n 111. d johnson May 31, 2015 at 9:56 am\n\nabout 6 months ago I did an entire kitchen clean up after finding some moths\nin cereal......yuck! hadn’t seen any and now, bam....I knew that you had to be\nvigilant for up to 300 days ...so now I start over for another 300+...so\nfrustrated!!! use the traps....they do help but seriously how do you get rid\nof them FOR GOOD? do I have to keep all food in the fridge for the next 300+\ndays? baggies do nothing to keep them out...only glass or super thick plastic\ncontainers help....but who can afford all this??? I will be broke and still\nhave these &^%$#(##@ things!\n\nReply\n\n 112. Linda June 14, 2015 at 8:46 am\n\ni have larvae crawling on my kitchen floor. Only happens in the summer. I call\nOrkin last summer and got a contract with them but now the larvae are back. I\ndon’t see any in my cabinets, only on the floor in the eating area. I clean\nvery thoroughly and mop my floors. I don’t see where they are coming from. Can\nyou give me some suggestions. I am however cleaning cabinets also, but have\nnever seen them in there. Thanks\n\nReply\n\n 113. Jim June 19, 2015 at 8:53 pm\n\nEver since my deep clean I have not seen any in the kitchen for about a month\nnow. But I just came back from a weeklong trip and there were four in my trap\nin the upstairs bedroom. I don’t know why they’re up there. The trap in the\nkitchen is completely empty. Tomorrow I’m going to go through the entire\nupstairs with a flashlight, a toothpick, and some spray, and see if I can’t\nfind out where they’re hiding upstairs.\n\nReply\n\n 114. Julie June 23, 2015 at 4:30 pm\n\nFor about 4 days I’ve noticed these small, white rice grain sized worms or\nlava (I’m not sure what to call them) appearing on my kitchen floor and in a\nbathroom as well (on the floor). What could they be, where do they come from\nand how do I get rid of them? I keep my home impeccably clean and to see these\nworms appearing is most disscusting. Please HELP!\n\nReply\n\n 115. Grace Ann July 15, 2015 at 4:59 pm\n\nI’m a RN assistant ...,I was helping a client get something from a cabinet and\nI jumped back and was like there’s maggots in ur cupboard..... We start\npulling stuff out and these little silver moths come flying out at me ...yuck\nyuck iv cleaned with bleach and threw everything in her cupboard out ....where\ndo u get the sticky traps . haven’t seen any more bit would rather be on safe\nside\n\nReply\n\n 116. Tamara July 19, 2015 at 12:13 pm\n\nI’ve been battling these pantry moths for years, because we have birds. In the\npantry, I use a combination of vigilant cleaning/inspecting and cedar blocks.\nPurchase the cedar blocks, put them in a plastic container with no top, and\nperiodically spray them with red cedar oil (the kind from Texas works best for\nme). Order it on the internet. Moths are repelled by cedar. Keep ALL rice and\ngrain products in large canning jars. These are the only airtight containers\nthat have really worked for me. These moths can even get past the seals on OXO\nand Tupperware, don’t ask me how. Bird seed is stored in the freezer. Have a\nknit mitten ready to grab them midair when you see one (eliminates the yuck\nfactor). Use the BioCare moth traps, as those are the only ones that seem to\nwork. I buy them cheaper at Amazon. Raid foggers work in the garage, but I\ncan’t use them in the house because of pets. Vigilance works.\n\nReply\n\n 117. john meering July 24, 2015 at 8:52 am\n\nTwo of the posters on this site reported stomach trouble after being infested\nwith pantry moths. How did they cure this problem, and did they see a doctor?\n\nReply\n\n 118. Linda July 27, 2015 at 10:53 pm\n\nI’ve had these moths for about 5 years! First found them in our family room in\na box of chocolates from Germany! They had been sitting there for almost a\nyear, I never opened them! When the moths started flying around I finally\nopened the box to find truffles eaten and all the rest! At that time we found\nthem above the box, in the pegs of a bookshelf and in most of our CD movie\ncollection! It was unreal! We still have outbreaks a few times a year. I use\nthe pheromone trap, but still have repeated breakouts! Our fireplace is next\nto the shelves, I’ve often wondered if they are in there! I have tryed making\nfires, when we start seeing them again and I’ve fumigated the flue with a bug\nbomb! Why do the keep coming, we have found none in the kitchen or pantry,\ncan’t find a food source anymore,what can they be feeding on! Help!\n\nReply\n\n 119. Lori July 31, 2015 at 6:42 am\n\nHi, I’ve learned quite a bit here. But most of the solutions here can’t be\nused in our apt. We too got ours from bird seed. And years later here we are,\nstill infested, but not surprised. We can’t use most of the solutions here, we\nhave pets. I can’t clean, I’m disabled, and hubby would NEVER clean nearly\nenough. Like a few people here. I have them on the floor or on furniture, and\nI’ve never seen any on the ceiling or walls. Does this mean I don’t have\npantry moths, but some other kind? Just recently we’ve had the moths, the cats\nlove chasing them. Will they harm the cats? And lavender oil seems to help.\nThanks. Maybe someone can help with my other questions?\n\nReply\n\n 120. Jan August 4, 2015 at 7:56 am\n\nWe too have had multiple episodes with these mothe and have done everything\nlisted in posts. But I do know we have very good success with the little tent\nlike traps we get from Home Depot. We put them out and soon they are FULL of\nmoths. Of course we’ve thrown out a lot of dry goods. One thing we found was\nunopened container off oats that these pests had bored aa tiny hole in side\nand when husband opened it to check, it was just full of larvae but more moths\nthat started to fly out. Of course he quickly closed and bagged up tightly\nbefore throwing out. Couldn’t imagine how they knew to bore into the\ncontainer. Gross. We started putting dry goods in freezer. Eventually they\nwere back and right now I have one that visits me at night when I am on Tablet\nand it comes and Flys around the light from tablet. Have tried to kill but he\nis faster than me and gets away. Another thing I have found is they\noccasionally fly around clothes in closet. I read they would eat into clothes.\nI can’t afford to throw out and replace clothes either. I was told to put bars\nof IVORY soap around, even in pantry and that would rid them. Nope!! So like\neveryone else I am left with mega frustration. I will continue with the traps\nthough since that seems to work best. Good luck to everyone.\n\nReply\n\n 121. Jan August 4, 2015 at 8:16 am\n\nHave you found them to eat into clothes and what else do you suggest for this?\nMy clothes are always hung up clean and I do use a lavender smell softener in\nrinse cycle as well as dryer sheets. So they always smell fresh.\n\nOne other thing is potatoes and apples in pantry. Potatoes aren’t suppose to\nbe kept in fridge since they tun to nothing but starch. I find moths going\nafter them big time. Where do we keep them?\n\nReply\n\n 122. sweety August 6, 2015 at 6:45 pm\n\nHi, we have recently moved into our new home here in Dallas. We moved in May\nand this Aug and i am seeing these moths in pantry... i still dont know where\nthey came from. As i said we recently moved to a newly constructed home. I\ndont understand why i am seeing these over here in the new home. I dont have\npets and kids. should i throw all the dry items?\n\nReply\n\n 123. clareese hickman August 10, 2015 at 2:38 am\n\nwasps are for outside larvae, they are for leaf eating larvae..not pantry\nmoths. they don’t work either don’t waste your money.\n\nReply\n\n 124. barbara August 10, 2015 at 2:07 pm\n\n.Read every comment...now tell us like it is. What works..The torro and the\ntent tapes, got that. What storage containers. Some say glass jar, then say\nno, for they have screw on lids. Are canning jars any different? Snap on\ntupper ware seems is a NO,No. Please name brands., if you are allowed to\nendorse the products that we all need. I too, am sick at heart, bit into a\nchocolate,...need I say more. Enough to make me swear off them. HELP,...really\nHelp. We need solutions !!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for the education, hate knowing\nI am not alone, but misery does like company, and realizing that as clean as I\nlike things, this problem seems to invent itself. Been here over 30 years, and\nnow have joined you other nice folks. They are flying into my bedroom and my\nart studio, will moth balls do any good. I have pets also. We all need your\nhelp.\n\nReply\n\n 125. Jenn August 11, 2015 at 12:45 pm\n\nI have an infestation I’m trying to get rid of now. I had to throw away\neverything in my cupboard except a few canned items. They were even in\nunopened alcohol bottles. I would recommend throwing everything away if you\ncan. They were really in everything. Sealed, unopened, airtight packaging\nmeans nothing. They still get in. So gross. I cleaned & vacuumed the entire\ncupboard & everything in the cupboard. Yet, I still find more moths every time\nI open it. Every. Single. Time.\n\nI have a toddler & 3 dogs so I don’t want to leave chemicals down (like bug\nspray/traps), but I’m at a loss. Personally, I’m putting everything in the\nrefrigerator until the moths are gone. I can’t find anything else that works.\n\nI’m going to buy one of the tennis racket bug zappers mentioned by others. I’m\nhoping persistence pays off & I don’t need to pay an exterminator. More than\n10 houses in my neighborhood have been tented for either these or black/brown\nwidows.\n\nReply\n\n 126. Rachel August 13, 2015 at 12:17 am\n\nMy grandma and I got a chuckle reading all these posts as we too are living\nsome kind of sick medeival fight with these nasty evasive pests. Our battle\nruns its course daily and nightly. I’ve ripped apart cupboards (food as well\nas dish cupboards) tossing boxes, bags, Ziploc baggies, saran wrap, tin foil,\nsauces, spices, cereals you name it, anything that have signs of coccoons,\nmoths, larvae or eggs. I’ve washed all shelves and jars and containers and\neven vacuumed cracks all to wake up to more flying nightmares days later. We\nthankfully don’t have peg shelves. My grandma’s convinced theyre coming in\nfrom outside yet I’ve never seen even one flying outside. They taunt me by\nflying in my face and then somehow vanish into some other area of the room as\nthe light reflects off their wings as i swat mid air. Occasionally I do catch\none and feel excited and proud like the karate kid when he caught the fly with\nchopsticks.LOL. I have taken pleasure in zapping them with my tennis racket\nbug zapper. It satisfies me to a great degree knowing the ones I do get suffer\na painful death. They get into EVERYTHING!!! They especially love cereal,\nbakers chocolate, whole grain pastas, and believe it or not cayenne pepper and\npaprika. Cayenne was by far the worst infested in our household. They chew\nthrough anything that’s not glass, metal or hard thick plastic so kiss any\nthoughts of food being safe in ziplocks. They love crawling under lids along\nthe threads so you gotta undo ALL lids and clean. They were nesting in\ntoothpick boxes, and YES!!! ALL GLUED FLAPS OF BOXES AND FOLDS OF BAGS. Took\nme all night to do out one cupboard. Our ceiling looks like a polkadotted grey\npaint job since these things have silky grey powdered kinda wings and our\nceilings are stucco. I’ve spent hours squashing them running around with paper\ntowel climbing chairs only to be disappointed following morning when I look up\nand its like it was all a dream. Twice as many staring me in the face. We’ve\nput most food in fridge or in pails with those strong sealed lids but somehow\nthey seem to still come outta the woodwork. Two daddy longlegged spiders have\ntaken up residence above the top shelf of cupboard we originally found them in\nand we’ve left them to assist with our efforts but so far it’s still a loosing\nbattle. We have almost given up hopes of ever being rid of these. Our hopes\nkeep getting dashed. Aside from tossing all food and just eating out I’m outta\nsolutions. We have pets so sprays are not an option. Sticky tapes and traps\nonly catch the ones we see but somewhere else in the house more are being born\nand sooner or later show their face but so far nothing more found in the food.\nThank god. They apparently love fererro rochet as well lol. I wish u all good\nluck. We throw in the white towel. MERCY!!!!!\n\nReply\n\n 127. PRIYANKA August 15, 2015 at 11:46 pm\n\nhow to get rid of indian meal moth in wheat\n\nReply\n\n 128. Jim August 16, 2015 at 2:25 pm\n\nMy kitchen has still been free of moths for months now since my deep clean and\nkeeping all dry goods in the fridge. However, I’m still getting them upstairs.\nI finally did a test. I sealed off all the outlets, vents, and doors and\nplaced a moth trap in every room upstairs. I then went away for the weekend.\nThe bedroom traps were all clean, but the guest bedroom was swarming with\nmoths and the trap caught about ten of them. I have no idea how they got in\nthere. It’s a small room, just a few square feet. I could not find a source,\nor even a single pupae or cocoon. Suffice it to say, I think this means they\nare in the walls or vents. I was told you’re always going to have stragglers\nfor the next few months once you remove the food source because the remaining\nlarvae will still go through their life cycle. I’m hoping that is what I’m\ndealing with. All dry goods will remain in the fridge for the time being.\nFingers crossed.\n\nReply\n\n 129. Shona Pitts August 16, 2015 at 8:32 pm\n\nHere is what was recommended to me several years ago, and I haven’t have a\nproblem since.\n\nClean everything out of your pantry and cabinets. Throw away everything that\nlooks like it needs to be gone. Scrub done completely with straight bleach.\nPlease wear gloves for this. And use the bleach generously.\n\nNow, when you go shopping to replace your food; rice, flour, pasta, place in\nfreezer for at least 3 days. That is supposed to kill the eggs. Take out of\nfreeze and leave out of pantry and cabinets until the food reaches room temp,\nNow you can place your items in the cabinets.\n\nI’ve never had any more problems.\n\nReply\n\n 130. Laura August 17, 2015 at 8:40 am\n\nHere is something else that might help with getting rid of these bugs...they\ndo NOT like cold, and they tend to get into our houses during the summer.\nAfter you clean everything out of your cabinets and wipe them down, turn your\nair way up (as in, make it cooler in your house) for a couple days. I turned\nthe air to 65, which makes your house a less comfortable place for these\nlittle guys. I don’t know if I should have, but I also used some flying big\nspray in my cabinets. It killed the moths and I’m hoping that it won’t hurt\nanything...\n\nReply\n\n 131. Lori August 19, 2015 at 12:12 pm\n\nDo moths sleep during the day?? I usually see them only at night. Also We used\nto get them from our birdseed. But we got rid of it. I know that wouldn’t get\nrid of moths by itself. But I didn’t have all info I do now. But now we have\ndownstairs neighbors that have a lot of birdseed. So we have of larva on our\nfloors now. Again we have cats any help?\n\nReply\n\n 132. Lori August 20, 2015 at 12:54 pm\n\nLol, it’s like the moths knew I asked that question! They’ve been out since\nmorning. Just wanted to share\n\nReply\n\n 133. Gismo August 21, 2015 at 12:51 am\n\nDiatamaceous earth might work. But get the food grade kind. It will also kill\nfleas, ticks, carpet beetles. It kills naturally by cutting into their\nexoskeleton as they craw across it. But it will not hurt you or your kids or\npets. You can even sprinkle it on your dog. I heard it kills ants also. Google\nit to get all the usages.\n\nReply\n\n 134. michael August 21, 2015 at 7:29 pm\n\nwell— question answered..... time to start throwing out old food an check out\nthe year old top ramen in the lower corner of dog food pantry....gonna check\nthe dog food also.... but most moths have been in the spice pantry.... thats\nmy 2nd stop– 3rd stop terrex traps an bay leaves.... then clean– clean– clean\nwith some bleach prduct– even in the shelf holes...ps- im a single guy — so\ncleaning out cupboards is the first for me (unless im moving)— lol— so what\ncomes first ? the moth or the larvae? (7 today)\n\nthanks for all the great tips– will keep you posted :/\n\nReply\n\n 135. michael August 22, 2015 at 1:48 pm\n\nok– update from above— it was 1 of 3 items in the dog pantry, an old box of\ncereal, a old case of top ramen, or the old milk bones. i went through the dry\nfood cabinet, the spice cabinet and the dog pantry throwing old items in the\nkitchen trash can. i then had to go down the hill to get my house trash can.\nby the time i got back inside..(like 5 mins max) i had larvae crawling around\nin the kitchen trash can. have not seen any larvae today :). Found the source.\nnext clean the shelf holes and do a good mr clean and it’s a perfect weather\nweekend for some surfing too :/\n\nReply\n\n 136. Andy August 24, 2015 at 12:31 am\n\nMy husband just eats the infested food either uncooked (cereal) or cooked\n(oatmeal). He has an iron stomach and doesn’t seemed to bothered by them, but\nI am completely grossed out. Can they do any harm to you if you eat them,\nlarvae and all? He doesn’t want me to throw away all the infested food.\n\nReply\n\n 137. Gerrt August 28, 2015 at 12:10 pm\n\nI tried everything. They came in Oatmeal from Bruno’s. I have cleaned out the\npantry several times, and thrown away more food than you can imagine, and\nbought plastic containers (some they got in) and put everything I could in\nthem. The ONLY SOLUTION has been- I grease down the top of the cabinet with\nOil-any kind will do-old bacon grease, Olive oil. Each morning I wake to 10 to\n15 of them plus the worms- a few. I clean these up with paper towels, and\nevery few days re-do the counters. I had no idea that many were around. I have\nbeen working to eradicate them three years now. Tried all the spray etc.\n\nReply\n\n 138. Lori August 29, 2015 at 1:35 pm\n\nI have a question about those bug/tennis rackets. When you turn them off do\nthey stay off? My hubby has a concern that I just may lay it down on the bed,\nand even though it’s off that the bed might catch fire.\n\nReply\n\n 139. JenniWest September 13, 2015 at 1:15 pm\n\nOne thing to remember about these moths is that they can lay eggs ANYWHERE. In\nthe rim of cans and under the caps of bottles. In the folds of cardboard\ncereal boxes and pasta boxes. Under the rims of supposedly air tight\ncontainers, in the edge of where your shelf hits the wall. Even inside\ncardboard boxes when you haven’t broken the seal. You have to do every inch to\nfind them all. Open every container. They got inside a tightly closed jar of\npeanut butter. In the folded parts of juice boxes. Don’t assume that if it’s a\ncan or a hard glass jar, they are clean of these pests. That’s how my mild\ninfestation turned alarming.\n\nReply\n\n 140. IndianaSmith September 14, 2015 at 7:29 pm\n\nI noticed a moth appearing, maybe once a week a couple of months ago, and\nthought yeah, they’re in my birdseed in the garage. Started gradually noticing\nmore moths in the house — I often leave the door open between the house and\nthe garage. Today it wasn’t just one or two, it was maybe 10, 15, 20 that I\nkilled with the flyswatter, then started Googling to see what a good natural\nremedy would be and found this page.\n\nSkimmed through the comments and read many of them. Hmm...let’s go take a\ncloser look in the garage.\n\nYeah, I could count about 20 on the walls and ceiling of the garage, just\nwalking out there and looking around. I’d already stored the birdseed\ncontainer inside* the metal trash can with the lid secure — how could they be\ngetting out?\n\nFurther exploration showed that they were around the dog food container with\nthe screw-on lid, next to the metal trash can. They were also in the crease\naround the top of the metal trash can lid.\n\nLet’s check out the step stool stored next to the trash can in the garage...no\nsign of little worms or webs there.\n\nHow about the propane camping “firepit” that I’ve never used, still zipped\ninside its plastic-canvas cloth container? I opened that up and YIKES...they\nwere all over the inside, comfortably nestled in the seams, inside and out. I\nwent and made a spray bottle of straight bleach and took that outside and\nsprayed it good.\n\nOkay...that’s done...what else? The cordless drill in its little black\ncarrying case stood next to that...and sure enough, there were little worms\nand webs all around the inside of that too. Just for fun I took the battery\nout of the drill and there was even one inside there! Just about ready to\nhatch. Oh My.\n\nI checked my bike, not completely thoroughly, but didn’t see much; checked my\nold-fashioned no-engine mower, and didn’t see anything inside there, but then\nI’m not going to tear it apart to have a closer look.\n\nI have Clorox hands. And my next stop will be the hardware store for some of\nthose Terro moth things.\n\nThanks to everyone for writing. Very helpful. It wouldn’t have occurred to me\nto go on a larva hunt today until reading this page. I already knew about bay\nleaves; didn’t know about the Clorox or the Terro strips.\n\nWhat I noticed today was the larva infestation didn’t travel very far away\nfrom the original outbreak. Most of them were located within 2-3 feet of where\nI’d left the birdseed sit with its lid ajar for the past nine months. (Silly\nme. I know better.)\n\nReply\n\n 141. Lori September 15, 2015 at 9:16 am\n\nI have a question has there ever been any larvae say, around any Soda soda\nbottles or cans? Or any liquids? Lori\n\nReply\n\n 142. Emma September 15, 2015 at 3:46 pm\n\nI have a weird problem. I’ve found 3 of these moths and 4 larvae in my office\nin the last 3 days. The moths fly towards my computer screen, and the larvae\nare always in the same exact spot on the ceiling. I’ve cleaned and checked the\nentire room... there’s not really any furniture or decor in here, so there’s\nnowhere for them to hide. I can’t quite figure out what it is about the spot\non the ceiling... I’ve checked the surrounding area, including the lamp\nnearby, scrubbed it down with soapy water, and I don’t see anything. The\nlarvae are quite large, too, like the length of two rice grains. I’ve\nobviously checked my kitchen thoroughly as well, and did not find a single\nspecimen. My ceiling in the office has wallpaper. Is it possible hat they’re\nnesting underneath? Also, I’m nocturnal and the light in my office is the only\none on for quite some distance. I tend to get random buggers in patterns\nthroughout the years, who crawl through cracks in my AC unit that I’ve tried\nso hard to seal. Although I don’t want to chalk it down to this, since I’ve\nfound larvae. I KNOW the infestation will get worse but where is the source?!\n\nReply\n\n 143. Joanna September 16, 2015 at 11:01 pm\n\nWell I also started seeing the little moths flying around..maybe one or 2 in\nmy bedroom..my granddaughter an I even named them..well then they started\nmultiplying..first one or 2..now 6 or 10 per room..we have 3 bedrooms..so my\nMom old school says get moth balls for the closets..so I got boxes..opened\nthem up..set them in all the bedrooms..still they were there..so I went an got\nmy hand cdust buster..I went from room to room..sucking up those little\nbuggers like crazy..It took about a week..but the upstairs bedrooms an\nbathroom are moth free..I also sprayed bug spray on the window sils..an\ncurtains..so that was all set..now down on the main floor..I got the dust\nbuster recharged..an sucked every one I could find..again about a weeks\ntime..most of them gone except one area..where we had a box that we stored our\nwinter boots..I pulled the box out..now this is in August..an found inside of\nthe fur of the boots..larve..eggs..stuck to the lining..hundreds of\nthem..turned boots over..an more eggs were stuck along the treads of the\nboots..I started pulling out more an more boots..even the rubber rain\nboots..those eggs were sticky..an down right disgusting..I had to throw most\nof them away..the boots were a breeding ground..now who looks at boots in\nAugust..well me now..I did manage to keep my Uggs..one had eggs under the\nbottom treads..the other one was good. So now Along with the\ncereal..rice...pancake mix..grains in plastic bags now our winter\nboots..Crazy..an my dustbuster is a lifesaver..moths..little\nworms..bugs..etc..I suck them up..empty the bag outside..wrap that in a\nplastic bag..an put my little mini hand vac back on the charger..well thats\nhow we handle the little buggers..bottom line is..not only in food..check\nevery thing..flip things over..boots..shoes..an invest in a dustbuster....\n\nReply\n\n * Desiree August 3, 2020 at 12:35 am\n\nI think the “tennis racket” electrical zappers are more efficient, more\nhumane, and less worries they will leave anything behind (i.e. eggs in the\ninterior of your dust buster/vacuum cleaner for example, or actually surviving\nthe vacuuming).\n\nI used to vacuum them up too, but I think the electricity knocks them out\nimmediately and I don’t find myself worrying that anything will survive. The\nelectricity dries EVERYTHING on their beings.\n\nOn the topic of humaneness, btw, even though I am obviously aware of the fact\nthat moths aren’t on the same advanced level as sheep, you should take a\nmoment of your time to look into videos of how sheep are treated for the wooI\nindustry. It is beyond heinous. 🙁\n\nI encourage you to not buy anymore “Ugg boots,” or any products with wool in\nthem. I didn’t learn about this industry until recently myself, so please\ndon’t think I am judging you for not knowing any different!\n\nI would leave a link here to an example video which shows their typical\ntreatment in the UK, for example, which should have a good standard for animal\nwelfare (but doesn’t — we are all intentionally left in the dark about just\nhow bad these welfare standards really are in the West for the livestock\nindustry, unfortunately), but I doubt this website allows us to post links.\n\nJust do your homework — the info is easy to find if you know how to do proper\nresearch.\n\nThese moths aren’t like sheep of course — they are literally PESTS when they\ntake over our place. But I will feel like if there is a more efficient way to\ntake care of pests that just happens to be more humane, why not use that\ntechnique?? Hopefully that makes sense! 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * Desiree August 3, 2020 at 12:38 am\n\nOops! Major typo, and they don’t let us edit our comments here...\n\nI wrote: “The electricity dries EVERYTHING on their beings.”\n\nI meant to write “FRIES everything in their beings.”\n\nReply\n\n * Thomas Boni August 8, 2020 at 9:49 pm\n\nThanks for sharing your experience with the Today’s Homeowner community! TH\ncommunity members helping other TH community members — we love it. 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 144. Pat Stevens September 21, 2015 at 11:11 am\n\nHi have just found these little critters in my kitchen. I was beside myself I\ncleaned the kitchen to within and inch of its life with bleach etc. I found\nthe cocoons and then the maggots on my ceiling. We get quite a few cockroaches\nin the area where we are and I sprayed the cupboards with the cockroach spray\n(probably not very healthy, but I thought if it can kill something that can\nsurvive a atomic bomb then it will kill these critters). Left it for a day,\ncleaned all cupboards with boiling water and bleach again twice and have not\nseen any since. It only took a couple of days to get rid of these most\nundesirable creatures, now everything is in sealable containers, I had never\nheard of them before but my neighbor said that they get into your kitchen\npantry in packets of seeds, oats etc. all I can say is never leave anything\nopen in a packet as you never know what’s lurking inside.\n\nReply\n\n 145. Victotia September 22, 2015 at 9:35 am\n\nI have had this problem for the past three summers...they get into\neverything... so much food wasted..even putting stuff in plastic containers\ndoesn’t seem to always help..never in my life have I had this problem.\nShouldn’t the food warehouse be more up to date on colder storage to prevent\nthe transportation of these insects?\n\nReply\n\n 146. Sue Davies September 24, 2015 at 2:33 am\n\nThank you – this sorted a few things for me. Every one of the shelf\npositioning holes in our cupboards was FULL of web, larvae and dust (which I\npresumed were eggs). Not only in the pantry cupboard but in all cupboards in\nthat row. A massive job to clean out holes, disinfect with bleach and then I\nhave to admit to spraying bug killer into each one. A final wipe down and –\nwhew – done!\n\nThe product called No-More-Weevils is a product that others have tried, once\nclean-up is over, with some success, so I tried to source it here in\nAustralia. No luck, it is made in Hastings, New Zealand, and they do not do\ninternational delivery. So I will need to find someone in NZ to buy it for me\nand send it on to Australia for me. I will get some and I will try it – and I\nwill let you all know if it works. Thanks again for your help.\n\nReply\n\n 147. Monica October 4, 2015 at 10:42 am\n\nI scrubbed my pantry, threw out EVERYTHING! Painted and caulked! Woke up to\nmore maggots!! WHAT CAN I DO?? PLEASE ADVISE! I’m going to move if I can’t get\nrid of them!!!\n\nReply\n\n 148. Lori October 7, 2015 at 1:30 pm\n\nI have just recently learned of diatameous earth(sp) food grade. I hear very\ngood things about it. We are just moving into another place. And we don’t want\nto bring them here. Due to being ignorant, we might have already introduced\nthem. Will the earth work?\n\nReply\n\n 149. clareese hickman October 9, 2015 at 8:35 am\n\nI HAVE TRIED THE PANTRY TRAPS, THE THROWING EVERYTHING OUT, THE SCRUBBING\nEVERYTHING, THEN FOUND A COCOON IN A SPARE ROOM, THAT NEVER HAD FOOD IN IT AND\nWAS LOCK AT ALL TIMES, ON THE BOTTOM OF MY CLOSET ON THE BOTTOM OF AN OLD\nSANDLE. I HAVE HAD THESE MOTHS FOR THREE YEARS. AND I HAVE BOUGHT THE\nTRICHOGRAMMA WASPS SEVERAL TIMES AND 3 YEARS LATER ANOTHER MOTH INFECTION. I\nHAVE PUT OUT EUCALYPTUS OIL AND TEA TREE OIL EVERYWHERE ON COTTON BALLS AT\nGREAT EXPENSE. NOT HELP! I DON’T THINK ANYONE CAN GET RID OF THESE UNLESS YOU\nPOUR GAS AROUND YOUR HOUSE AND BURN EVERYTHING YOU OWN. THEY ARE IN\nEVERYTHING! NOT JUST WHERE THERE IS A FOOD SOURCE! I’M SICK OF ALL THE\nSUGGESTIONS, I THINK THEY ARE MADE UP AND OR MONEY MAKERS FOR THE ONES TELLING\nTHE LIES.\n\nReply\n\n 150. clareese hickman October 9, 2015 at 8:38 am\n\nIF YOU MOVE THEY WILL COME WITH YOU, I ASSURE YOU. THEY ARE IN EVERYTHING. IT\nWOULD NOT BE FARE TO GIVE YOUR STUFF AWAY OR SELL IT BECAUSE YOU WOULD JUST\nPASS THE PROBLEM TO SOMEONE ELSE. HOPELESS\n\nReply\n\n 151. clareese hickman October 9, 2015 at 8:52 am\n\nI EVEN MOVED THE GARBAGE WAY AWAY FROM THE HOUSE AND SUPRISE! NOW THEY ARE\nLIVING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE GARBAGE—AND GET THIS NOW THEY ARE IN MY CAR!!! A\nFRIEND CAME BY TO VISIT ME AND WHEN SHE GOT HOME SHE SAW PANTRY MOTHS IN HER\nPLACE AND HAS EVER SINCE. SO BEWARE OF GOING TO ANYONE’S PLACE THAT HAS THEM.\nYOU MAY HAVE A SURPRISE IN YOUR HOME A DAY OR TWO LATER. I’M AFRAID TO GO\nVISIT WORRYING THAT I WILL BRING THEM TO THEIR PLACE ON SOMETHING I TAKE WITH\nME.\n\nReply\n\n 152. clareese hickman October 9, 2015 at 10:23 am\n\nCORRECTION... I NEVER SAID THE TRICHOGRAMMA WASPS ONLY WORKED OUTSIDE. I HAVE\nBEEN USING THEM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. I DON’T KNOW IF THEY WORK BECAUSE I STILL\nHAVE MOTHS. THEY TELL ME YOU HAVE TO GET THE WASPS DURING THE RIGHT CYCLE,\nWHEN THE EGGS ARE LAID. THAT IS DIFFICULT TO FIGURE OUT... I DID WANT TO\nMENTION I CRACKED OPEN A REGULAR CHICKEN EGG AND IT HAD A PANTRY WORM IN IT. I\nREALLY FREAKED AND I CAN’T EAT EGGS ANYMORE. PLUS I BOUGHT SOME GUACAMOLE AT\nMI PUEBLO IN SAN RAFAEL TO EAT IN MY CAR AND IT HAD TWO WORMS IN IT. AT FIRST\nI THOUGHT IT WAS TOMATOES BUT A BETTER LOOK AND NOPE THE MOTH WORMS I\nRECOGNIZED SO WELL. I CAN’T EAT THAT ANYMORE. WORMS WERE COMING OUT OF THE\nBOTTOM OF MY JUICER AND VERY EXPENSIVE BLENDER. I DUCK TYPED THEM INSIDE\nHOPING THEY WON’T HURT THE MOTOR. THEY CAN’T GET UP INTO THE FOOD PART. I HOPE\nTHEY DIE AND TURN TO DUST. NOW I PUT TEA TREE OIL ON A PAPER TOWEL AND TAKE A\nPLASTIC BAG TO HOLD IT ON THE BOTTOM OF THEM BOTH ONCE A WEEK. I AM AFRAID\nTHEY ARE INSIDE MY COMPUTER NOW. I CAN NO LONGER COOK INSIDE THIS PLACE.\nEVERYTHING MAKES ME FEEL LIKE GAGGING AND EVERYWHERE I GO AND SEE SOMETHING\nFLYING I THINK IT IS A MOTH. I WAS EATING AT CELIA’S IN SAN RAFAEL AND ONE WAS\nFLYING AT ME AND LANDED ON MY SHOULDER! I EXCLAIMED TO THE PERSON I WAS WITH\n“WHAT ARE THEY DOING FOLLOWING ME AROUND”!!!! HE SAW IT SO I KNEW IT WAS NOT\nMY IMAGINATION. I DO SEE THEM IS SOME STORES AND I STOP GOING TO THEM. WHY IS\nIT THAT NO ONE HAS COME TO OUR RESCUE TO HELP FIND A WAY TO KILL OFF THESE\nBUGS THAT ARE CAUSING US SO MUCH STRESS IN OUR LIVES????\n\nReply\n\n 153. Rebecca October 11, 2015 at 1:36 pm\n\nLike a lot of you I have gotten these critters too ! I threw away.everything n\nmy pantry too about $400-500 worth of food stuff!! Cherrioes and pasta!! Oh\nyes even dried peppers for hot tamales!! Go figure! I had a plastic pantry\ncabinet, I took it outside & washed it with bleach & sprayed with raid n the\nblue can. It’s still outside! The cabinet was next to my entertainment center\nwhich has some shelving & yes you guessed it, the famous peg holes!! Lol!!\nGotta keep your humor, right!! Anyway I cleaned out the holes sprayed with\nraid let it dry, then I sprayed the whole cabinet with Clorox, wiped it down\nwith white vingar & peppermint oil n a spray bottle. Use full strength, let it\ndry & washed my China & before I put it back n cabinet (entertainment center\n). I put bay leaves n each corner, front & back and each shelf, plus a moth\nball n back of shelf, yes each one! Oh I forgot to mention, before I put every\nthing back in, I got a can of kilt stay & sprayed it n the holes! Then I\nwashed & cleaned everything from picture frames, CDs, washed the ceiling &\nwalls with warm Clorox water. I have the kitchen & den done. I also put out\nthe tents, some were safer & black flag. They are doing well. I have to do the\nrest of the house. When I did the walls & ceilings, I did find maybe ten or so\ncocoons & the web! Some were hard to see, but I put moths balls behind refrig,\nentertainment center, etc. So far I may see one or two but I spray & they fall\nto the floor & I kill them & throw them in the garbage. But by doing all of\nthis, I believe we will get rid of them! But you have to do a radical\ncleaning! I did put important papers in zip locks with a moth ball & bay leaf\nin it!!! Lol! Yes it sounds like I’m over doing, but I will also set off some\nde-foggers a half day. I hope this helps some of you.\n\nReply\n\n 154. Kay Jones October 11, 2015 at 4:40 pm\n\nAs a person fighting an infestation for over a year, I can tell you what will\nnot work! Just about everything I’ve read on here in the comments. We have\ntried every kind of container that is supposed to be sealed when closed...they\nget in those, too! Once you get an infestation and have it for a while, you\nwill find the larvae EVERYWHERE. I’ve found the larvae on plastic grocery\nbags, in clean rags that I haven’t used in a while. They put the eggs\neverywhere. On other sites that I have visited, they said that they can even\neat through plastic zip lock bags and I have found that to be true also. I’m\ndesperate. Will try the wasps. Someone said they did not know when to release\nthe wasps. In my case, when the moths disappear, it’s probably because they\nhave laid their eggs and they die, but the next generation are in the eggs. So\nwhen the moths disappear is when those of you trying the wasps should release\nthem, that’s what I am going to try. The eggs are laid and waiting for them.\n(Note: On occasion I leave wine glasses on the counter to wash the next\nmorning. Every time I do that when the moths are active, I find three or four\nfloating in the wine. So those little fellows are winos, another good way to\nget rid of a few!)\n\nReply\n\n 155. Rebecca October 15, 2015 at 10:52 am\n\nWell this is a follow up from the 9th ! What I said above. Seems to be\nworking. I do vaccum & mop every day! This helps from spreading the dead webs\n& cocoons! Yes, I found dead ones n my truck! They were dead! Only larve &\ncocoons! No dead moths! The bay leaves do work & moth balls! Plus the vinegar\npeppermint mixture in the spray bottle also helps! But YOU MUST DO A VERY\nRADICAL CLEANING!! I have not found anything in the den or kitchen!\n\nI found a site that guy had lived in an old Victorian home in the north, & he\nsaid the bay leaves & moth balls work! He has had clothing moths along with\npantry moths! So far it’s worked for us!\n\nI hope this helps! Yes, it’s a pain to clean ,& clean, but I was my walls with\na mop with clorox! I do this every other day! They were also in my drapes &\ncurtain rods & tassels! I checked everything including picture frames,\neverything!!! Leave NOTHING unturned!!\n\nReply\n\n 156. Louise October 16, 2015 at 7:41 pm\n\nThese things are horrible! I keep finding those little larvae on my walls and\nceiling in my kitchen. Just cleaned out cupboard and threw everything in there\naway. I didn’t want to chance any eggs remaining on items. Not good when on a\nvery limited budget to have to throw sealed boxes of stuff away. I even threw\naway my salt and pepper shakers. Washed cupboard really good then sprayed it\nall with white vinegar. This seems to be a never ending project, if I need to\ndo every cupboard in my kitchen including the walls, ceiling and floor. What a\nnightmare! I want to scream every time I see one of those worms, some of them\nare so tiny that you can barely even see them! I’ve only come across 2 moths\nand have set traps but not catching any moths, the larvae seem to be the\nproblem and I guess eggs which is where they come from. I don’t know what the\neggs look like because they are probably microscopic and undetectable. I’m\nhoping I caught it early enough to be rid of them.\n\nReply\n\n 157. Ron October 18, 2015 at 6:17 pm\n\nAfter first realizing what these little flutterers were, I cleaned out the\npantry and found a suspect item or two. An old package of cornmeal and\nsomething else. Webbing inside the packages made me suspicious, but the main\nproblem we’re having is in our upstairs master bedroom. The kitchen is mostly\nfine, other than an occasional ‘flyer.’ No worms really. Every day, a couple\nof times, I vacuum up larvae crawling on the ceiling or walls. There’s an\noccasional flyer as well, but the ‘worms’ are the main problem. They just seem\nto appear out of nowhere! I can’t figure if they are coming from eggs laid on\nthe floor, or somewhere up above. Driving me nuts! It’s cooled off a bit so\nI’ve been leaving our bedroom window open, hoping to slow their life cycle.\n\nReply\n\n 158. Neener October 22, 2015 at 12:04 pm\n\nNot only are these little crappy critters in the foods, they are in the\ncardboard boxes! I found the food wasn’t compromised (but threw it anyway) but\nin between the folds of the cardboard box. yep, you wonder where these boxes\nhave been stored along the way... Thanks for all the info to get rid of these\npests!\n\nReply\n\n 159. Rebecca October 28, 2015 at 4:30 pm\n\nWell this is a follow up from my other two posts . We were gone 2 weekends ago\n& set off the de-foggers, turned off the ac & over head fans. Came home & at\nfirst I thought nothing had happened, But I vaccumed & found dead cocoons &\nlarvae, so I was encouraged. Then checked the tents, & wow there were a lot in\nthem, as many as 15 or more & that really excited me. Well I will say this I\nstill see one or 2 flying around!! I do not know where they are coming from,\nbut I am still using the bays leaves & moth balls, plus the white vinegar &\nmint mixture. I will say this, I have another cabinet that has those famous\n“peg holes” I sprayed the holes with kilts, used the vinegar mixture, put bay\nleaves in shelves & drawers & so far they have stayed away! But in the\nentertainment center I am caulking the holes with silicone. The tents are\nworking, but I have taken everything out of boxes (fabric, winter clothes,\nblankets, etc.) and put in clear plastic containers. I washed them out with\nsoap & water, dried them then sprayed & dried them with the white vinegar\nmixture, then put bay leaves & a moth ball in each one. I still have my sewing\nroom, my laundry room, front bedroom to do! I still vaccumed twice a day & mop\nwith the vinegar water mixture. I hope this helps! Yes, I am about to go crazy\n? lol! But humor is very important! I hope all of u get rid of these suckers!!\n\nReply\n\n 160. Pat November 3, 2015 at 9:26 pm\n\nWe had a lot of improvement by tossing, sealing, washing ALMOST all the\nshelves, and setting up pheromone traps, but have still seen a couple of moths\nand one larval form (bought or born here?) Please note that the instructions\nfor my pheromone traps say to preferably use just one at a time and leave them\nbe, because if you use more or move them a lot the male moths may get confused\nand not know which way to fly.\n\nReply\n\n 161. Ryan November 8, 2015 at 11:00 pm\n\nWe, too, unwittingly invited an infestation into our pantry in a bag of\nbirdseed. We are now going scorched earth on our pantry like crazy people,\nthrowing everything away. It’s disgusting to see everything dusted with tiny\nwhite eggs. We did find one bag of rice hosting a lot of the larvae, so\nhopefully this will do the trick. Everything’s getting a wipe down.\n\nReply\n\n 162. Tammy Owens November 14, 2015 at 12:15 pm\n\nHow can you get the larvae from the ceiling cracks? They are like hard glue.\n\nReply\n\n 163. Kathy November 15, 2015 at 3:43 pm\n\nJust discovered moths & larvae in my pantry for the first time. I threw\neverything away- didn’t even look to see if it was infested. Cleaned shelves &\nleft empty. It’s been a couple days & have not seen anymore, but don’t want to\nput anything in there till I know how to prevent them from getting in the\npackages. Would zip lock bags work?\n\nReply\n\n 164. James November 21, 2015 at 12:05 am\n\nThis is funny to read people’s attack mode! I have like 20 wprmy like maggots\non my ceiling it is so GROSS! I take a butter knife and chop em’ like I’m a\nninja. Fyi, I don’t even buy food very oftenfor my home and have them and have\nfor almost two years.\n\nReply\n\n 165. Lori November 27, 2015 at 3:33 pm\n\nI don’t know how to say this exactly AND I don’t want to jinx myself AT all!\nBut my Mom, passed away, that’s just part of the story, and I have been in her\nhouse since before hand. And I really really hope and pray that that they\ndon’t follow us here. My husband is bringing things down here slowly. But he\ngot rid of all the birdseed that they came from. And got several moth traps\nand replaced the until they’re not showing any more. So we’re hoping for the\nbest.\n\nReply\n\n 166. ceecee December 4, 2015 at 3:25 pm\n\nI noticed a lot of little moths on my walls and flying around the house. I\naccidentally left a Tupperware bowl with Fabuloso half water on the counter\nafter mopping and woke up to the bowl full of moths. I started leaving them in\nall the rooms overnight and would find several in the bowls. I also had to\nclean out my food cabinet because I found expired cake mix that moved when I\nopened it. It’s working for me?:)\n\nReply\n\n 167. Heidi December 5, 2015 at 11:09 am\n\nI thought that I had rid myself when I threw everything out in the cupboard\nthat had heath cooking candy bits. Sugar right? Well it also has nuts. That is\nwhy a bunch of webs were in it. So later I had one moth flying around about\nevery other day. I knew something was wrong. I kept looking everyday and found\nfinally a worm on my cabinet ledge. Went into panic mode, but discovered they\nwere in a bag of popcorn (webs). I freeze everything when I buy it for three\nor more days so I knew that it not that out of control. Threw away popcorn and\nthrew everything. Anything I am not throwing away will go into freezer for a\nweek. This should kill any living anything. There are a few cocoons in the\ncupboard so wash well and vacuum, some corners may be hard to get with a rag.\nBut I want some kind of pesticide to put in the corners like maybe raid with a\nQ-tip. Just rub on. This is enough to make me loose weight.(Stop eating carbs)\nGood Luck everyone!\n\nReply\n\n 168. Joan December 11, 2015 at 8:39 pm\n\nI came home from the cottage after the summer away and there were hundreds of\nthese moths flying around. I Asked my roommate if he didn’t notice??? Of\ncourse not!! Men sometimes have their head elsewhere It took me a complete\nyear to get rid of these little buggers. I bombed my kitchen and spare room\nwhere I had cabinets and washed everything down. These little devils still\nappeared. I Repeated the latter process 4 weeks later because they were still\nappearing. After the second bombing and thorough cleaning I still had one or\ntwo these danged critters appearing every two to three days. I Decided to just\nkill them as they appeared and to just make sure the numbers didn’t increase.\nThis went on for about 6 months and as of today we haven’t seen any for at\nleast 8 months. Just make sure you kill them before they have a chance to\nbreed and lay more eggs. What a pain in the butt these little guys were. At\nleast if there is a next time, I’ll know what to do right away.\n\nReply\n\n 169. MaryMary December 13, 2015 at 1:01 pm\n\nYuck, these came in with a bag of birdseed from walmart. i dumped the whole\nbag in the yard and thought all is well. nope, moths are everywhere in the\nkitchen. saw webs in the pantry. threw out all cereal and flour and cookies.\ni’ve seen worms fall from the ceiling, so i’m making a bleach solution in my\nspray bottle to zap those cracks in the ceiling and walls. going now to buy\nsome fly strips. wish me luck!\n\nReply\n\n 170. Danuta December 13, 2015 at 3:42 pm\n\nHello, I have found bugs that infested my vacuum cleaner...they look like\nlittle mággets/larvae’s. I do not know how to get rid of them. I have cleaned\nthe vacuum cleaner by replacing the bag inside. But when I shake the vacuum,\nthe larvae’s come out. Sometimes I see them on my floors, but only one or two\nand only occasionally. I keep my please very clean. I’ve got mostly hardwood\nfloors and tiles, but my bedroom has a carpet. I am getting paranoid of not\ngetting them into my carpet (I found a couple of them on the carpet) Please\nhelp me to get them out of my place. If you can suggest some natural way to\nget rid of them for good that would be wonderful. if not, then I am willing to\nuse chemicals. thank you.\n\nReply\n\n 171. Bob December 19, 2015 at 5:24 pm\n\nWell, I see that are not alone. We also bought a bag of trail mix from a nut\nstore in Vancouver. The little devils hatched out in our pantry as well. we\ncleaned everything out of the cupboard. Inspected all packages. Washed\neverything down and 2 weeks later we are bug free. Touch wood. ?\n\nBob\n\nReply\n\n 172. Lori December 28, 2015 at 6:18 pm\n\nI had moths in my old kitchen and was hoping the problem would be gone after\nthe remodel. They were gone for a while but they’re back, along with some\nwimpy-looking spiders. They seem to have some sort of circle-of-life thing\ngoing on in my pantry. I threw out a lot of baking supplies and cleaned with\nwhite vinegar. I also cleaned all the peg holes with vinegar on a Q-tip and\nthen covered the holes with painters tape. I clearly need better storage\ncontainers, too.\n\nReply\n\n 173. Dot December 30, 2015 at 10:14 am\n\nI just finished emptying out my pantry that was infested by these moths. I\nmixed bleach and water in a spray bottle and sprayed the whole closet down. I\nsaw some larvae, but not as many as I thought I would. I had read that I\nshould not ignore the little holes that are on the sides of adjustable\nshelving, so I made sure I sprayed those as well. After a few hours of drying\ntime, I took a wooden kabob skewer and began to poke around inside those\nholes. OMG That’s where they were! and even after spraying them with BLEACH,\nthey were still wiggling!!! So this process took me all day, but I was not\nabout to stop until I had done everything I could do. I killed 3 moths this\nmorning inside pantry and of course I’m freaking out. SO, Now I just wait and\nsee if those are left overs or if I need to call the professionals. I will\ntell you that my problem started with a bag of those very cheap ramen noodles.\nWhen I lifted it off the shelf, the “unopened” bag was completely depleted of\nit’s contents! I will never buy those again, ALL processed food will get a\nsecond thought!\n\nReply\n\n 174. Jim January 3, 2016 at 11:54 am\n\nI am cautiously claiming success. You have to be patient. I did the whole deep\nclean, finding them in peg holes, etc. I threw out anything that looked\ninfested. Everything else was stored in the fridge or freezer. Period. No\nexceptions. Don’t get discouraged because once you remove the food source, you\nstill have to outlive the nest, which could take up to 6 months. If you leave\na food source around during that time, there is going to be another\ninfestation and you’re back to square one. I made sure there was not a single\nfood source anywhere in the house that was not stored in the fridge or\nfreezer. It’s easier being single and not having to store food to cook for an\nentire family. I had stragglers for about six months, but I can safely say I\nhave not seen a single moth (not even in the traps) since November. I even\nstarted leaving food out again. I think it might be over.\n\nReply\n\n 175. Sam February 12, 2016 at 8:54 pm\n\nI’m currently having this problem with these little disgusting things. Been in\nthe same place for over 10 years and have had finches almost all that time and\nnever had the problem until several months back. I remember seeing a moth or\ntwo and I never even bothered to kill them because I never thought much of it.\nBut then started seeing more of them -although not exactly an invasion- and\nthat’s when I started killing them. I could not understand where the hell they\nwere coming from all of a sudden. Then one day I see these little worms\nclimbing up my wall and I freaked out -not knowing what they were- and then\nlooked up near where the ceiling meets the wall and I see a bunch of what\nlooked like cocoons and then it clicked in my head that these must be moth\nlarvae. Now I know for sure the source was a bag of bird seeds that I’d\nbought. These little disgusting things will infest the seed cups and lay their\neggs in them (seeds are clumped up together because of the web-like material\nthese things make). Freezing the seed bag was the first thing I did and I’m\nsure any eggs in the bags must have been destroyed but I know there were eggs\nelsewhere because I still kill a few of the moths every day. I don’t think I\nhave any in the pantry. I keep a spray bottle full of dish soap and water mix\nand I spray any moth I see and it’s dead within seconds. If I continue to see\nthem I might have to get that pheromone bait. And from now on, I’ll freeze any\nbird seeds I buy before I open the bag. This is disgusting and annoying.\n\nReply\n\n 176. Janine Baker February 12, 2016 at 10:23 pm\n\nThe Unit below mine and my bathroom has had a sudden infestation of little\n‘maggots’ – I think they are the larvae of the brown moth fly – and look very\nsimilar to pantry moth larvae – we have had very weird weather and they seem\nto be comming up in the drain.My downstairs neigbour got a pest control person\nin to kill them and she calls them maggots – but are they truly maggots or\nsome subspecies? She is consumed with the concept something is dead in the\nroof space but that is not possible in our building and they are coming from\nthe drain in the bathroom – Like pantry moth larvae they respond the same if I\nspray lavender or eucalyptus – it seems to bring them more active and visible.\nI have read the comments about certain flies laying eggs in drains -and to\nflush the drain with Borax but only problem seems to be access only via the\nmains of the cold water that feeds each unit on one side. I have tried sprays\nand that only seems to flush them out – and into my bathroom – so – what can I\nuse to spray to repel given I cannot actually access the very old plumbing of\nthe building? HELP PLEASE!!\n\nReply\n\n 177. Lesley February 17, 2016 at 10:39 pm\n\nBattling this for the last three months. I have wiped the pantry down with\nbleach many times and thrown everything out except canned food. I clean the\ncans with soap and water. Also threw out all my spices. I do not have any\npegs, but there are some cracks in the wood shelves. After spraying it down\nagain, I am going to paint the pantry shelves with trim paint and an eggshell\nfinish on the walls. I think this might help and it needs to be done anyways.\nGood luck to all.\n\nReply\n\n 178. Julia February 21, 2016 at 12:50 am\n\nThe moth is not your problem. It’s the larva/eggs. Nearly EVERYTHING that\nwasn’t in a can or air tight jar in my pantry was infested. They are in the\ncardboard boxes of even non-food items. They are underneath the bottoms of\nshelves. They are hiding in the rim of the lids on glass jars. They were in a\nbox of plastic drinking straws (in the straws!). The LAST STRAW for me tonight\nis that they were in what appeared to be an uninfested box of cookies (no\nlarva found in box) and a totally sealed bag of cookies. I broke open the\nfirst cookie (abundance of caution after cleaning all day) and there was a\nlive, wiggling larva in it. I might never buy cereal or pasta again.\n\nI heard with weevils you can put your grains in the freezer for two days to\nkill any eggs. Wonder if that works for these things, too.\n\nReply\n\n 179. JoAnn February 21, 2016 at 8:44 pm\n\nThey hitchhike home in bags of dog food too! I’ve seen them flying around bags\nof dog food at the stores. I kept the food in the garage but they would sneak\nin. When I’d bring a bowl of food through the house 🙁 so the chase would be on\nto hunt them down. I switched to grain free dog food 3 or 4 years ago and\nhaven’t seen once since (fingers crossed)!!\n\nReply\n\n 180. sheryl February 25, 2016 at 2:32 am\n\nAfter recently getting rid of a light infestation ( because I got on it right\naway ) caused by bird seed but not finding any other infested food or larvae,\nI am worried that there is a nest somewhere I haven’t found. So after doing\nall everyone else has, freezing grains for a week before using, putting grains\nin airtight glass jars, etc dog and cat food in airtight bins, all I can say\nis if I get infested when the weather warms as I hear can happen, there is no\nother answer but the parasitic wasp called Trichogramma. Freaks me out to\nallow them in my home but I understand they’re so tiny I won’t even know\nthey’re here. I see no other answer to permanent relief.\n\nReply\n\n 181. Omaljp6 February 28, 2016 at 7:23 am\n\nI had these guys in a jar of seedless pumpkin seeds brought home from store.\nWe cleaned and got rid of a lot of food, spices etc. My question is that 4\nmonths later and we are still seeing 1-3 moths caught in sticky traps every\ncouple of weeks. Is this normal or should I be recleaning? Never see larvae\njust dead moths in traps annd only a few. Please advise!\n\nReply\n\n 182. Janet March 1, 2016 at 5:10 pm\n\nI had this issue for a very long time & nothing was getting rid of them. After\nlooking up info online I read to put bay leaves on each shelf in cabinet. Took\na few weeks but I have been bug free ever since.\n\nReply\n\n 183. Richard V March 26, 2016 at 5:06 pm\n\nI had no idea what these creatures could get into , and how they do it .\nThanks for your info on this problem . I have gotten rid of so much food that\nall of a sudden came alive with these disgusting worms . Food was sealed from\nthe store and all of a sudden its alive with these things . Thank you again\nfor your info .\n\nReply\n\n 184. Sophie NZ March 29, 2016 at 8:25 pm\n\nWe are a flat of 6 professional working women who can’t keep throwing out all\nour food or stuffing it into our freezers/fridges for the next 6 months.\nAlthough it is expensive, we are thinking we will try the product someone else\nmentioned and hope that Winter ends the misery. Use the link below or Google\n“no more weevils” and you’ll see it also applies to pantry moths.\nhttp://www.nomoreweevils.com/. If you have tried it with success, or dare I\nsay it, failure, please let us know. Cheers, and keep the faith folks,\ncomparatively speaking we are still in the 10% with pantries of food!\n\nReply\n\n 185. Karen April 25, 2016 at 8:17 pm\n\nI thought I was done with the moths at the end of last summer. I threw out all\nmy food and am keeping it all in the freezer now. As soon as the weather\nwarmed up they are back. I am assuming they are hatching from other places in\nthe house. I kill every one I see and I have sprayed insecticide in cracks\nwhere the molding meets the cupboards. They aren’t in my food so I am hoping\nthey won’t get to lay eggs again, I go on a moth patrol every morning and\nusually find at least one. I am very frustrated.\n\nReply\n\n 186. Monica McPherson April 30, 2016 at 1:11 pm\n\nI clean out our pantry in December 2015, with vinegar and water with a little\nessential oils, vacuum all the above, I even purchase the moth traps with the\nsticky stuff from Home Depo. Those critters are back, It’s getting warm now\nand I see them back in the pantry. I am so frustrated with these little things\nflying around the house. I will be paying close attention to the packing of\ngrains I purchase. So far I put flour, rice,meal in my freezer. I only\npurchase small bags, but those critters are back in my pantry. Thank you so\nmuch for sharing your stories and I will continue to fight these critters\nbefore summer kicks in full gear.\n\nReply\n\n 187. Jim May 6, 2016 at 5:58 pm\n\nI can honestly say I think I can claim success. I threw everything out that\nwas infested. All other items they could possibly feed on were placed in the\nfridge or freezer. And then I just waited them out. It honestly took about six\nmonths. Those darn things laid eggs just about everywhere, and near the end,\nthey were mostly in the upstairs bathrooms where the moisture was. But I have\nnot seen a month since October. I honestly think everyone’s biggest mistake is\nbringing a new food source into the house before the colony dies out. An egg\ncan take up to 4 months to hatch and if you have two, maggots they can\nregenerate a new colony in weeks. YOU REALLY HAVE TO BE VIGILANTE ABOUT NO DRY\nGOODS IN THE HOUSE FOR SIX MONTHS. Either buy dry goods to be consumed that\nday, or keep them in the freezer. Eventually, the colony will die out. There\nis hope.\n\nReply\n\n 188. Jim May 6, 2016 at 5:59 pm\n\nAlso, the traps help tremendously. If anything, they let you know which rooms\nare infested.\n\nReply\n\n 189. Cezanne June 27, 2016 at 12:39 pm\n\nSome of the comments on this article have been really helpful. The larvae can\nbe in the folds of coffee packets, edges of cans, they can be anywhere! The\nmost helpful was noting that they can be in the holes for shelving. They were\nlarvae incubating in every hole of our pantry! Take a toothpick or skewer and\npick them out and the sprayed everything with pure vinegar. We also sprinkled\nbaking soda on all edges and hinges of the cupboard and poured vinegar. The\nmain sources were a box of granola and a bag of bulk oatmeal as well as larvae\nin a plastic container of masala (Indian spice). There were two moths in our\nplates cupboard and we found three larvae in the shelf holes!! It only takes\ntwo to replenish a colony. I hope we got them all. I will get keeping grains\nin the fridge and freezer for the next four months to be sure!!\n\nReply\n\n 190. OlgaR June 30, 2016 at 9:36 pm\n\nEmily If you use Trichogramma to kill the pantry moths, how do you get rid of\nthe wasps? Won’t they sting you?\n\nReply\n\n 191. AJ T July 1, 2016 at 10:35 pm\n\nCleaned out my cupboards twice and scrubbed with bleach solution... NO HELP.\n\nFinally realized it was an old bag of unshelled peanuts on the counter under\nsome paperwork that I had forgotten about...!! ARRRGH !\n\nReply\n\n 192. Cindy E July 26, 2016 at 1:58 pm\n\nClean good, yes, but all I did was put bay leaves out and in cupboards and\nthey are all gone.\n\nReply\n\n 193. ellen July 27, 2016 at 1:46 pm\n\nSomethings I learned the hard way (i.e. an infestation) about pantry moths\nthat I never see mentioned: 1. There’s more than one kind of panty moths – the\nones in my kitchen were attracted primarily to seeds (including spices like\npoppy seed or spices ground from seed) and brown rice. I think they got into\nquinoa and wheat germ too – but not in the wheat flour. Or corn. 2. My pantry\nmoths were very small. 3. Just like all moths, they follow the light. Every\nnight I left a small light on with a trap next to it. When the infestation was\nreally bad, I had one in the kitchen and one in the family room. 4. They\nmature moths seem to show up in the room around 9 – 9:30 p.m. EST, though that\ncould vary slightly, depending on where in a particular time zone you live 5.\nThey seem to fly upwards , which makes me suppose they hide out in lower spots\nduring the day, then head for the light. But the upwards flying seems more\npronounced with the pantry moths. 6. It took me several years to completely\nget rid of them, and I still keep out fresh traps so I’ll catch infestations\nearly. 7. I don’t buy from stores that have open bins for some items, like\nWhole Foods, where you can scoop from a bin to a bag, but I would warn against\nthat. 8. I learned, if I found infested food, to put it in the freezer for\n24-48 hours before I tossed it out. 9. I did most of the things everyone else\nwrote about – cleaning, looking for the webs, etc., etc.\n\nReply\n\n 194. Day July 30, 2016 at 5:45 pm\n\nMy mother, grandmother and my husband’s grandmother always put bay leaf in\nflour and such when they brought it home. It doesn’t hurt to scatter a few in\nthe cupboard either. This will keep you from getting them.....\n\nReply\n\n 195. Boris August 16, 2016 at 12:52 pm\n\nPeople are writng “Finally won, no moths since November.” Beware; they\nhibernate .\n\nReply\n\n 196. Olivia August 19, 2016 at 11:27 am\n\nWe think our moths came in a bag of cat food. They proliferate like crazy. My\nhusband can’t stand them, and wanted to call an exterminator. I said NO POISON\nIN THIS HOUSE. I showed him the vacuum and the attachments, and he started to\nvacuum every moth and all the larvae he could find. Success. I know this won’t\nbe the end of it, but now he understands why I keep cereal, grains, flour,\netc. in the freezer. He used to yell at me for doing that. Now he will have to\nfind another excuse for yelling. I don’t mind the moths. They don’t bother me\nat all. I wave them off, pick them out of my drink, and continue on as before.\nWho cares??? All these picky, wimpy little men and women who are freaked out\nby moths: GET OVER IT!!! It’s only a minor nuisance, and if you use common\nsense, as my husband DID NOT, you won’t ever have moths.\n\nReply\n\n 197. Lucia Scott August 26, 2016 at 7:36 pm\n\nI can’t tell you how great it is to see so many other people who are so\nconcerned about this. It’s really good not to be alone in this. It made me\nfeel so dirty even though I do try to keep everything under glass after living\nin TX. My big question is this, since I don’t have a freezer large enough to\nhold all the paper plates, napkins, paper cups etc for picnics and have\nbottles of things we only rarely use in boxes on the floor under the shelves\nin the pantry, can I take all this paper stuff outside in the 90-111 degree\nsummer heat? Will that kill them if they are in a black plastic trash bag?\n\nReply\n\n 198. SoCalCoastal August 28, 2016 at 2:55 pm\n\nWow! Thanks everyone for sharing your plight, tips & tricks; even the littlest\ndetails have been illuminating (now will consider my outdoor bird area, dry\npet food storage & garage, shoe bottoms and poor Ugg boots (that seems the\nclothes-eating moth though...thankfully do not have)).\n\nI noticed these pesky little moths a couple days ago...just a couple. As a\nmiddle-aged neat-freak who’s lived up/down coast... didn’t think much of them\nbut weather. Then went to use bag of potaoes stored down lower caninet...peeew\nthe smell- bag only about a week old! One black/wet. Then go above fridge to\nget huge wharehouse-sized unused oatmeal bag in box... EWW!! The webbed\ninnards in unopened 2.5 lb bag with small white worms under box, under honey\ncontainer beside it... all tossed. I of course went all over kitchen... and\nyep... string webbing in everything, tightly screwed heavy plastc jars or\nunopened factory. IMHO, the tiny two holes in thick heavy ziploc proved to me\n– yes, they do eat plastic!! Moved to never-used pantry. Yep. Goodbye\nunopened, factory sealed wharehouse organic pastas... gluten-free\npancake/waffle mixes, everything. Those had little flour beatles, and gosh\nknows what else inside...unopened! I almost went out and bought those\ncontractor bags at Home Depot! Didn’t want to waste time. By this time,\nfeeling gross... Go to master shower suite...little friend moth high on shower\nwall. Then I hear all your horror stories in my thoughts as I look for a\nbrillo pad (LOL)...”look up on ceiling, corners... hours of bleaching &\nvinegar... Eyedropper of xyz in every shelf peg-hole, every room... vaccuum &\nthen steam pressure-clean the vaccuum afterwards (or you get full, lab-quality\nrecreated population in spendy vaccuum). Cover house surfaces in food-grade\nDE. Repeat for 11 months. Pray.” I am very sad over the wasted food. I buy in\nbulk for growing teenager. I have now decided to join you all in smartly\nstoring all dry goods in fridge – after they stop in freezer for a week as a\nwelcome to my home. It will just be a new habit.\n\nStrange, never experienced anything like this... even in 2 years in Hawaii or\na year in (ew) Vegas (not military, but job has moved us a lot).\n\nGood luck everyone! I also found this one of best university sites, if\ninterested – http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/insect-pests-of-\nstored-food/\n\nReply\n\n 199. joann September 17, 2016 at 2:08 pm\n\nI think i havelarvae bugs tiny little things that Almost look like worms They\nare coming in. Droves as i kill them more appear In my kitchen on my ceiling\nWhere are they coming frim how do i stop them it just started over night. HELP\na senior citizen. Thanks\n\nReply\n\n 200. RoseMarie September 29, 2016 at 12:29 pm\n\nThank you, SoCalCoastal, for the link:\nhttp://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/insect-pests-of-stored-food/\n\nIt is very informative and helpful. And all this time I’ve been complaining to\nmy family for leaving the doors open and letting the moths in. All the time,\nthe darn things are in my pantry. I never would have known, had I not seen the\nlarvae...and even then I didn’t connect them to the moths. I am so totally\ngrossed out...YUCK.\n\nReply\n\n 201. Melissa October 1, 2016 at 4:37 pm\n\nSo how do you kill the moths? We’re on our second cyle after the larvae turned\ninto new moths. We completely emptied the pantry, wiped with soap and water,\nsprinkled DE on all the edges, corners and cracks, left two traps, then\nsprayed the entire pantry with Aunt Norma’s spray two days ago. So far there\nare only 3 dead ones in the trap and more live ones out and about. Today I\nfound two more happily flying around in there. Even when I sprayed it directly\nwith moth spray, it continued to fly. What kills them on contact other than\nsquishing? My husband saus we can’t use any kind of pesticide in the other\npantry, but isn’t it safe if we spray it now and wait couple weeks to clean\nand re-fill the pantry?\n\nReply\n\n 202. Laura October 2, 2016 at 9:22 pm\n\nLast fall, I bought indian corn wreaths . They were so pretty! After\nThanksgiving, I put them in a Tupperware container to store them for the\nseason. This year, I opened the container and hundreds of grain moths poured\nout! They were feeding on the corn. I took the corn outside, but now I’m\nafraid that the moths are building nests in my house. What can I do?\n\nReply\n\n 203. Sue Masselink November 3, 2016 at 5:45 pm\n\nI am wondering about spraying or washing with bleach or vinegar, as many have\nsuggested. What is the theory behind using these products? I am noticing that\nmost people who have used these report a reinfestation. Right now I am trying\nto mix some sesame seeds with DE to see if moths/larvae will eat and die after\ningesting. Also awaiting a delivery of boric acid and some shelf paper treated\nwith pesticide. Has anyone had professional pest control come in to take care\nof the problem? I tried that and it didn’t help.\n\nReply\n\n 204. Donna L November 27, 2016 at 2:59 pm\n\nFor all of you warriors trying to rid yourselves of these pesky moths. I spent\nmonths, but finally won the battle after throwing out all manner of food\nstuffs and using Black Flag traps. No moths for a couple of months now. Today,\nwhile in the process of refinishing cupboard door, I removed a hinge and lo\nand behold there was a live worm. No wonder they are so difficult to get rid\nof...they can get into the tiniest, most hidden places\n\nReply\n\n 205. Steph December 6, 2016 at 12:31 pm\n\nI have had them. The original source was a small bag of parakeet food. They\ntook over my garage, and I did a bug bomb in there. It is completely clear\nnow, but despite using traps, they were continuing to infest my home. They\nwere not in my pantry, I eventually found another source, a basket, with a bag\nof outdoor bird seed in it. It was by a bank of windows, with curtains and\nfabric blinds. The larva and nests were in the folds of the curtains and\nblinds. It took a full day of vacuuming, and cleaning to remove them. A week\nlater, we are still checking for them, and find the ocassional larva. We\nremoved their food source, and are hoping they are almost gone.\n\nReply\n\n 206. Courtney December 20, 2016 at 4:19 am\n\nI have a very small freezer. Can I store things in glass jars?\n\nReply\n\n 207. Brownbear1000 January 7, 2017 at 7:41 am\n\nWe have them in the living room we freeze our parrots food when we get it and\ntake out small amounts and put it in a fine mesh bag before I give it to her\nbut we still have 3 or 4 moths flying around. I got me a BUG A SALT gun and\nshot them when they land it works great.\n\nReply\n\n 208. Julie Day Jones January 30, 2017 at 12:09 pm\n\nWow – I commend those of you who are fighting the good fight against\npersistent pantry moths! I have dealt with them twice in my life, and both\ntimes took a month or two but were ultimately successful. However, in some\ncases, fighting off moth infestations can practically become a career!\n\nI appreciate all the tips and tricks for getting rid of tough infestations. I\nhave updated the article to more strongly emphasize the importance of\ncleaning, particularly the often-overlooked cracks and crevices (and peg\nholes!). Thanks for reading and commenting!\n\nReply\n\n 209. Lorraine W February 11, 2017 at 2:34 am\n\nHi All, thank you so much for all of your brilliant insight. I have a plague\nin my pantry and it is disgusting. So following on from tips from these posts,\nI have pitched stuff left right and centre I even found a ugly black spider in\nmy shaker box – BLAH YUK. So off to Woolworths I went and got some lavender\noil – and “Hovex” pantry moth traps. Now that my pantry is empty, I am going\nto clean the shelves with hot water and velvet soap until the shelves sparkle,\nthen I have my lavender oil and I am going to put this into a spray bottle\nwith hot water and spray all of the unplugged holes in the pantry with this\nmix. Then I am going to put the pantry moth traps in strategic places.\nFollowing this, I will wash all of the food stuffs in jars in hot water – My\ndishwasher is broken so hand done it will be! then once everything is dry I\nwill be putting a clove of garlic on each shelf and then spraying my lavender\nand eucalyptus oil on top of the pantry and around the cornices. Finger\ncrossed that this will keep the horrible things away. Thanks so much for\neveryone and their input. Cheers\n\nReply\n\n 210. Serina February 12, 2017 at 12:29 am\n\nIf it were possible I would take a flamethrower to these infernal pests as\nwell as wasps, unfortunately the former tend to be around food which makes\nthis a pipe dream...\n\nReply\n\n 211. Brian young February 13, 2017 at 8:09 pm\n\nFlyswatter and toilet paper. 326 confirmed kills. The battle goes on.\n\nReply\n\n 212. Thom May 2, 2017 at 10:27 am\n\nI’ve been battling these little buggers for three years. I’m pretty sure they\narrived via bags of wild bird seed which I naively stored in my kitchen. What\na painful life lesson. I started remedial by removing the bird seed from the\nhouse. Still had flying moths. Removed all herbs and flower products from the\npantry, stored flour, cereal and crackers in the freezer, herbs in the\nrefrigerator a long with bread products. Still had flying moths. At this point\nI have yet to actually see an egg, larvae or cocoon. I then went on a search\nof non-food storing cabinets and found a single ziplock storage bag full for\nsafflower seed where it shouldn’t have been. I discarded the seed and filled\nthe ziplock bag with water. Leaked like a sieve. Confirmed their ability to\nchew through plastic bags. Two months later still have flying moths.\n\nI’ve used Safer moth traps all through this period which do catch moths. I\nalso have a racquet size bug zapper which is also effective(not to mention\nsatisfying). I’ve been keeping weekly records of the kills in each trap to\nmonitor their movements and hopefully one day see their numbers decline. Today\nI went to check two (of 19) of the traps and actually found fewer moths in\neach trap. We’re talking like 10 fewer in the trap. What the heck is that? I\ndon’t think they’re escaping and flying off but who knows? I’m wondering if\nthey’re getting possibly poached by a spider?\n\nReply\n\n 213. JD June 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm\n\nTHIS WORKS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Place open containers 8′′ or so diameter and\nfill with about 1/2′′ of water. As the little creeps fly around they hit the\nwater and drown. Just checked my back room container and it has 11 moths in\nit.\n\nReply\n\n 214. Emori F. June 15, 2017 at 8:52 pm\n\nI’ve had a problem with pantry moths as well and I appreciate everyone’s\nhelpful advice! When I first started noticing them I went looking for infested\ngrain items after actually seeing them flying around the baking aisle (Yikes!)\nin the grocery store. A bag of brown rice was the culprit in my case. In the\nprocess of cleaning the pantry, I also have the assistance of my two felines,\nwho actually scan the shelves when the door is open and bring the little guys\ndown as soon as they see one flying!\n\nReply\n\n 215. Donna gurganious June 20, 2017 at 2:17 pm\n\nI am laughing at all of you. Not in a bad way-because I fight the good fight\nevery day. I am laughing because I have parrots. And the oldest one is 23. And\nI have been fighting moths for 23 years. Never in all that time have I been\nmoth free!!! I use all the above methods. Best i can hope for is damage\ncontrol. A moth drops in my drink, I just scoop it out. Worse thing was when I\nwas watching something on my tablet as I started eating a graham cracker.\nAfter a couple bites I looked down and the cracker was full of worms wiggling\nall over!!! Don’t think I will ever eat a graham cracker again!! What amazes\nme is people get them that have no birds. I know they are always in my seed.\nTake heart knowing, considering all the replies, that you are in good\ncompany!!!\n\nReply\n\n 216. Kristi July 3, 2017 at 6:33 pm\n\nI didnt read all the comments but did read a good many & didnt see or it’s\npossible I missed it if someone has already suggested this but Trichogramma\nWasps are a cheap & effective to combat these awful things. They are parasitic\nwasps that target 200 types of moths/butterflies The wasp seeks out & inserts\nits eggs inside the eggs of these pests, killing them before they enter the\nlarval stage. The adult wasps emerge in approx 1 week & only lives for about 2\nweeks the short life span & fact majority are female allows them to multiply\nquickly in relation to the targeted pest. They typically arrive as 4,000-5,000\npupae in host eggs ready to hatch into adult wasps glued onto lil 1×1′′ cards.\nOnce they’ve destroyed all the eggs they then die as they no longer have a\nfood source. 3 packs 1×1′′ start at 12.95 I dont know if it’s ok to list the\nsite but if you google Trichogramma Wasps or moth egg parasite for sale you’ll\nsee results. They usually only ship mon-wed to ensure delivery as the window\nfor hatching is small. These can combat inside & outside infestations without\nchemicals... thorough cleaning as mentioned above is important & these dont\nkill the adult moths basically targets & eliminates the beginning of the\ncycle. Worked for me after 2 years being unable to control/eliminate pantry\nmoths I highly suggest researching looking into this option for yourself,\nwished I had found it myself a year ago\n\nReply\n\n 217. KATHY JOHNS July 6, 2017 at 5:06 pm\n\nOMG, I found these in the dog food (which I kept in the pantry)! I was putting\nbay leaves in every bracket that holds the wire shelves. I wear glasses, but\nnot usually in the house because I only need them for distance. When I stood\non a step stool to reach the upper shelves, I saw the worms all over along the\nedges between the ceiling and the walls all around the entire walk in pantry!\nSo GROSS!!! So be sure to look up high because they seem to like it up there.\nEWWW, now I have to pick them off the ceiling and dispose of them. Wishing\nhubby was home to do this task, but I can’t wait for him as I want them gone\nlike yesterday! UGHH!!\n\nReply\n\n 218. Cynthia August 7, 2017 at 10:58 pm\n\ncsanjoselaw@aol.com I noticed about 30-40 little white ‘worms’ by my back door\nwhere I had discarded a fruit box after shopping at Costco the day before .\nDue to the location of the majority of the worms and the path of those that\nwere headed away, I believe they came into my house in the box. Beware of\nleaving boxes in the house after shopping, especially food/fruit products.\n\nReply\n\n 219. Tiffiny Gonyea October 13, 2017 at 10:53 am\n\nNever even knew these disgusting things existed,as far as I knew moths ate\nsweaters and things packed away for seasonable wear. I remener my grandmother\nputting moth balls in her boxes etc.probably 6 months ago we opened a sealed\npack of food and noticed alot of webbing in it,and then maggots,larvae not\nsure but looked like maggots to me.I didn’t know what to make of it,so I did\nnothing.a few days later same thing,and it became nearly everything in the\ncabinet that we got out.I threw everything out and sprayed the cabinets with\nlysol and wiped them out.less then a week letter a sealed package had webs and\nno bugs..I had noticed a few moths flying around prior to all this but didn’t\nput the 2 togther,until I noticed moths actually coming from inside the\ncabinets when we disturbed them.my husbAnd thought I was crazy, when I toldhim\nI thought the moths were laying eggs in everything,he had neverheard of it\neither.we didn’t know moths had maggots???it didn’t occur to me to research it\nI just thought they were moths,I threw everything out again wiped the cabinets\nwith lysol again,but this time I randomly scattered moth balls(lol yep) in the\ncabinets.now we had dozens of misplaced moths flying around the kitchen.I\nswatted the majority of them.I thought finally I solved the problem.nope.same\nroutine,but I got bombs,ant roach everything.I haven’t bombed yet.I decided\nthey had to be some particular kind of moth so I got online and here I am.this\nhas been going on about 6 months now.I am disgusted,furious,and a little\namazed.I have been keeping nearly everything in fridge or freezer.but I had 2\ntubs of oats on the microwave,I went to fix the one half used and it was\nfine.go to the unopened one with plastic seal on top AMD pull the lid and\nhundreds of the little suckers squirming in there.we have found them in\ncompletely sealed in plastic scalloped potatoes,stuffing mix...everything.I\ncan’t understand how they get into sealed packages.im so frustrated.im so glad\nI found this.I have 4 kids 2 of them teenagers and its hard enough to keep\nfood in cabinets without this nonsense.FYI,don’t try mothballs.even if you put\nthem in shelves above or below where u have food it makes it taste funny,And u\ncan smell the mothballs when u walk in your house,takes your breath away and\nim pretty sure they are poison.I just wanted to share this story because the\nfew people I have told that moths are laying larvae in our food and we are\ninfested act,like im crazy and obviously have a bad fly probley,not moths.im\njust glad this is a thing.and a thing people have dealt with now maybe I can\nbe done with it too.ill update you as to what I get to work\n\nReply\n\n 220. John A. Jones October 16, 2017 at 11:23 pm\n\nWant to get rid of grain moths? It’s not too hard. The hard part is to limit\ntheir access to your goods. Put all containers into ZipLoc bags or double-bag\nthose goods that are not stored in containers. They lay their eggs under or\nnear the lids. The eggs hatch, and the larvae squeeze into the containers.\nThey also bite holes into plastic bags and lay their eggs in the holes. The\nsecond bag foils the larvae. The easy part is to introduce fruit flies into\nthe equation. Put out some fruit and allow it to spoil. Soon, you will have an\nabundance of fruit flies, and the grain moths will diminish greatly. Do it\nagain in several weeks. Repeat until all moths are gone. The fruit flies will\ngo away once you remove the fruit. Grain moths and fruit flies compete for\nsome of the same foods, like breads, pastries, etc. I don’t know exactly what\nthe relationship is between fruit flies and grain moths, but after 20 years of\ngrain moth misery, I noticed they almost disappeared whenever we had a fruit\nfly invasion. I cannot find any scientific information about this, but I know\nfrom experience that it works...and I proved it works.\n\nReply\n\n 221. ArtVandalay November 29, 2017 at 11:54 am\n\nTHIS WORKS! I was battling these pests for over a month, was going crazy! Finally threw out over $300 worth of food, much of it was unopened or double bagged in ziplocs. I then put peppermint oil in my oil diffuser and placed that into my pantry. I let it run continuously for a few days with the door closed (like a gas chamber). Then I cleaned it out. Did not find any moths or worms alive, but lots of dead ones, they were dried out! Since then I have not had issue with moths. I run the diffuser with peppermint oil in the kitchen occasionally and have not restocked pantry but have been keeping what dry goods I’ve bought in the fridge as a preventative measure.\n\nReply\n\n 222. M merc. December 4, 2017 at 1:37 am\n\nWow. Great articles here I think the best one will be the peppermint because\nit drive’s the nervous system crazy I’m insects. ours came in with a bag of\ndog food from PetSmart that was full of sucky looking insect webs and worms\ninside the bag. We used soap/water bleach and vinegar as well as diffused\npantry with wintergreen knowing bed bugs are destroyed and got the countdown\nto two or three a day of the moths. next I will start the diffuser using\npeppermint for the next two days and that should do the trick.\n\nWe threw out all the bag Foods in plastic and cereal as well in ordered\nplastic food containers from Amazon where everything is now kept.\n\nI’ll keep fighting the battle and the corners and cracks as well.\n\nGood luck Jesus loves you and I’m saved by his grace and his blood how about\nyou?\n\nReply\n\n 223. LizzieB January 29, 2018 at 7:26 am\n\nWell, I’ve just found this site and read all your comments and can’t remember\nthe last time I giggled so much! It’s not really funny, but you have to laugh!\nFor the last 5 months I have wondered why clothes moths are happy to live in\nmy food cupboard! Today it dawned on me that they are probably not clothes\nmoths and decided to search for tiny moths in my kitchen! I’m not sure I’m a\ngood enough shot to try a gun, so I have thrown out all flours and washed\neverything in hot soapy water. I have sprayed moth killer in the cupboard and\nhave shut the door on it! Both my husband and I are now sneezing\nuncontrollably. Tomorrow we will wash it all down again, spray with lavender\noil and place bay leaves on each shelf. Amazon are delivering plastic boxes\nand we will use those to try to fend the little devils off. Good\nluck...perhaps we should move if this doesn’t work??!!\n\nReply\n\n 224. Mark February 15, 2018 at 10:46 pm\n\nI think you really have to go after the source. I’ve seen them in my pantry\nand in other rooms. I found them in one room that had much clothing. Now they\nseem to be throughout the house. I think the panties are now clean. I bought a\nbunch of craps and closed all the doors and all of the rooms. I’ve even close\nthe doors to the closets. I’m hoping the traps will tell me which rooms there\nmay be a source. I think keeping the doors closed may help keep them from\nsetting up shop in another room. The human dealing with it for over a month I\nthink you need to throw away all of your food. You need to clean where the\nfood was at Big Time. I wouldn’t bring you more food in there until the moth\ntraps have been negative for about a week or two.\n\nReply\n\n 225. Karima March 29, 2018 at 10:30 am\n\nI’ve been fighting these things for over a year now. I cleaned my pantry and\nput all grains in airtight containers and Ziploc bags and the problem subsided\nfor a short while. After seeing the moths resurface I examined my recently\npurchased and bagged items and found the worms were still active. My theory is\nthat they came from the market with the larvae in the product. Thank you for\nthis article because now I will try freezing newly purchased grain products\nand cleaning all unopened jars and lids. I also found that Trader Joes\n“Cleanliness is next to Godliness” multipurpose cleaner kills them instantly.\nIt’s made with Cedarwood oil.\n\nReply\n\n * Thomas Boni March 31, 2018 at 2:01 pm\n\nHi, Karima!\n\nWe are so happy to hear that you enjoy “Today’s Homeowner!” If you haven’t\nalready, please...\n\nFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayshomeownermedia/ Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyLipford And check out Instagram and Pinterest pages! (https://www.instagram.com/todayshomeowner/ and https://www.pinterest.com/todayshomeowner/pins/)\n\nAnd we always appreciate when our fans tell their friends about the practical\nhome improvement advice they receive from “Today’s Homeowner.”\n\nThanks so much for watching — take care!\n\nReply\n\n 226. JANE May 8, 2018 at 11:46 am\n\nI brought them in in a bag of corn for chicken feed I kept in my pantry. Took\nit outside and dumped it months ago. I have fought flying moths for months and\n2 weeks ago started seeing worms crawling on my walls. Put out moth balls and\nset off foggers and it’s almost like they are thriving on it so now since I\nhave read all this I will be gutting my pantry this weekend and wiping walls\nand everything in there. It is a perfect breeding ground since there are 2\nfreezers and a small refrigerator.\n\nReply\n\n 227. Peter May 9, 2018 at 10:03 pm\n\nI hung old fashion fly paper (glue strips)in my dining room and kitchen. That\nis really helping. I put glue traps for mice on my counter and that caught\nmore moths\n\nI left my dish pan filled with water. I caught one there. Last year I was I\ntested with larvae warms. Knock wood. This year I have not seen any. I am\ngoing to try moth balls and bay leaves also.\n\nReply\n\n 228. Laura Barnett July 1, 2018 at 6:23 am\n\nmy husband, daughter and I spent all day yesterday getting rid of those pesky\nthings....we kept trying to get rid of them at night by killing them .....but\nnow we have put the kabosh on them by reading this article......stay tuned.\n\nReply\n\n 229. Peggy Parks July 12, 2018 at 11:34 am\n\nI brought these little demons in with a bag of dog food and have been fighting\nthem for months. I’ve cleaned cabinets and dumped infested foods but still\nthey persist.\n\nPeggy\n\nReply\n\n 230. Ginger August 22, 2018 at 7:42 pm\n\nOh my thank you so much for the info. We brought them home in rabbit food.\nthey are aweful. havent seen them in our food yet but will keep my eyes open.\nThank you.\n\nReply\n\n 231. Bryan September 10, 2018 at 11:49 am\n\nCan someone post a picture of what they look like. I think I ate so e of these\non my bagel... I will be okay right? Lol! Freaking out right now. I noticed\nlittle clear looking one with the big black head moving around on my table...\n\nReply\n\n 232. Mary September 17, 2018 at 12:20 pm\n\nWe’ve been seeing the moths for months but I thought they were regular moths\nand didn’t give it a second thought. Last week I was in my kitchen and just\nhappened to look up and thought I was in a scene from a horror movie. All\nthese little worms were on my ceiling! I told my husband that he had to see\nthis! He didn’t know what was going on either. We had never seen these in the\n17 years we lived here. I now know what they are and just cleaned out my\ncabinet and bought containers to put everything in. Also bought the moth traps\n(hope they work) and will now try the bay leaf idea. We are still seeing the\nworms (just not as many) every day and kill them as we go along. Will we ever\nstop seeing these worms because they are really grossing me out! I don’t know\nwhere they’re going, but I’m trying to make sure they don’t get there!\n\nReply\n\n 233. Scott Blevans October 10, 2018 at 1:17 am\n\nGreat blog. Cheers for showing us.\n\nReply\n\n 234. Denzil December 1, 2018 at 3:32 pm\n\nDON’T THROW YOUR FOOD AWAY!! Get the container and isolate all your food. If\nyou really want to then compost the food outdoors .\n\nReply\n\n 235. Christine February 17, 2019 at 9:19 am\n\nWe just moved house. Upon unpacking my pantry items I noticed a thin white\ncaterpillar inching along the shelf. I couldn’t work out where it came from,\nso I killed it and moved on. Soon after another one appeared, so I banged a\nfew unopened boxes just in case they’d been hiding in the folded cardboard. No\nluck, only to find another a few minutes later. I found this article when I\ndid a google search and it has helped me greatly! I popped a few bags into the\nfreezer, but managed to locate the source quickly – an opened bag of aborio\nrice done up poorly with an elastic band! Around the opening and sides were\nseveral smaller caterpillars, so I quickly sealed the packet in a snap lock\nbag and binned it immediately! Come to think of it, I’d noticed small moths in\nmy pantry previously but never knew they most likely had been breeding and\nfeeding in there. Gross!!!\n\nReply\n\n 236. Katy March 21, 2019 at 12:10 am\n\nI found these moths (adults only) in a bin of flour a few months ago. Saw my\nfirst worms today. I immediately connected the two, but am so broke it isnt\neven funny, and the thought of having to throw away food is a painful one, but\nhere we go. I share my house with other people and keeping anything any sort\nof clean is impossible. I’m not looking forward to this. Good to know I’m not\nalone, and wish me luck!\n\nReply\n\n 237. Sameer April 22, 2019 at 9:13 pm\n\nI am going to demolish the house now.\n\nReply\n\n 238. Jeffrey June 6, 2019 at 9:22 pm\n\nAfter 4 years of fighting those moths and their babies, I gave up and eat\naround them now. Even my chewing gum taste like thier larva. Like my father\nused to say, its extra protein. Cant beatem, eat em.\n\nReply\n\n 239. K Kelley July 15, 2019 at 9:40 pm\n\nWe got the last laugh on these little buggers. They came in on some boxes of\nfood from a .gov food pantry program. At first we had a few, then last month\nwe got a major infestation in our little back room pantry. Going in at night\nyou would see a swarm of them. I figured there were over 100 moths.\n\nI tried the bug light and the pan of water tricks. Very few were caught. So I\nthought about it for a week and decided they were slow flyers and should be\neasy to catch. My weapon of choice, a recently purchased HoLife Handheld\nVacuum Cordless. Yep a dust buster vac.\n\nI went into the pantry and just started chasing the little buggers around the\nroom, on the walls and on the ceilings. In a mere ten minutes, I trapped at\nleast 50 of the buggers. Most of them I sucked right out of the air while they\nwere flying. I took the vac outside and emptied it, then went back in and\nrepeated the process twice more. I sucked up at least 150 months and banished\nthem to the hot bright outdoors.\n\nWow, no more moths. When the eggs hatch and the worms create the next batch I\nwill dispatch them post haste, thereby interrupting the life cycle. A few\ncycles will conquer the buggers. In the meantime there is no longer a cloud of\nmoths circling the panty.\n\nReply\n\n Thomas Boni July 16, 2019 at 3:35 pm\n\nThanks for sharing your experience with the TodaysHomeowner.com community, K!\n\nReply\n\n 240. foysal@porsell October 31, 2019 at 3:29 pm\n\nYOU ARE THE BEST! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH! I can’t say it enough I’ve never\nseen this before we just moved into this home one year ago and they have been\ndriving me crazy for a year this will be my week end project thank you\nJennifer\n\nReply\n\n * Thomas Boni November 1, 2019 at 4:11 pm\n\nGlad to hear you enjoyed this content. Please feel free to share it with\nfriends!\n\nReply\n\n 241. Andrew C Martin May 18, 2020 at 10:25 pm\n\nI didn’t know anything like this existed, then I realised i was forever\nkilling moths. With some googling, I was led to investigate the pantry. Sure\nenough, there seemed to be a container with a moth inside it, with that\nwebbising stuff. I aslo saw a lavae that seemed to be crawling away from the\npantr area. So I just chucked out everything that they eat, flour, etc. A few\ndays later now and I there’s no moths around, I don’t know how the improvement\ncould be so quick, we’ll see.\n\nReply\n\n * Thomas Boni June 3, 2020 at 5:09 pm\n\nSounds like you’re on the right track, Andrew. Fingers crossed...\n\nReply\n\n 242. Darlin D. Aviles September 1, 2020 at 4:08 am\n\nThanks for this article. Having bed bugs in the couch means the infestation is\nbad. DIYs won’t work anymore.\n\nReply\n\n * Thomas Boni September 5, 2020 at 9:26 pm\n\nGlad to hear you enjoyed this content! Please share it with friends — that’s\nhow we’re able to create similar content.\n\nReply\n\n### LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply\n\n#### Recommended For You\n\nHome Improvement\n\n### How to Clean Brass That Has Tarnished\n\nSome people can revive just about anything in their home, but feel stumped\nwhen they encounter one particular material. 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Pantry Moths feed on stored food items.", "The most common pantry moth found in homes is the Indian meal moth. Adult pantry moths are about 1/2 inch in length. They have a two-tone gray color.", "Pantry moths have wings and are decent fliers. The first time you may know you have pantry moths is when you see them flying around.", "If they are in your home, you may have accidentally brought them in along with some groceries you bought from the supermarket. This often happens.", "The moths in the one contaminated package of food can spread to other packages and ruin much of the food in the pantry. You have to get rid of them. These moths multiply in a hurry. Act fast!", "First, find the contaminated package(s) and get rid of them. Look for other packages or food stuffs they might have gotten into and get rid of them also. Remove everything in the pantry and clean it thoroughly. Then put back the still good items. Some items, like flour or pasta, you may want to store in jars or bags in the freezer or refrigerator at least temporarily. That will keep them from getting into your so far pest-free items, and will kill any eggs that you don't see. You can also remove cereal and pasta from their packaging and store them in plastic or glass containers. Just be sure they have a good seal. These moths can get into a jar with a lid screwed on if it isn't tight enough.", "HELPFUL HINTS: Check the following for cocoons and larvae: Packages of paper lunch bags, stored paper grocery bags, paper or cardboard containers like plastic wrap and aluminum foil, boxes of pasta, cereal. They will chew a hole in a cardboard or paper or even plastic bag to get to cake mixes, mixes in packets and pouches and non foodstuffs. They also feed on the glue that seals boxes. They often come in bird seed, dry dog and cat food and other small animal foods. They lay eggs in small cocoons in crevices and dark places like where the bottom of a shelf meets the supports, or behind a shelf where it meets the wall, or even under the shelf paper. To eliminate them completely, you must remove the shelf paper and start over. If you have a pantry closet, check the ceilings and corners of the walls for any small yellowish cocoons attached there. These things are tiny and masters of finding hiding places. If you just remove food items, you won't necessarily have won the war. They hide OUTSIDE of the food items as well.", "Hang or place a pantry moth trap in the pantry. (Note: an example of a Dr. Killigan's Pantry Moth Trap, which is available from Amazon.com, is shown in the photo on the right.) These traps use a female pheromone scent to draw the males in, then they get stuck in glue and can't get out. No more breeding. You should check the trap to monitor your progress. If you find a moth has stuck in the glue, don't panic. It might have come from outside the pantry looking for a mate due to the trap. You caught him and he can't reproduce. However, if you find the trap is catching LOTS of moths, you probably haven't eliminated them completely. Don't give up. Check what you are bringing home from the grocery store. We once stopped shopping at a particular store when we realized we saw moths flying in the pet food and cake mixes/flour aisles! Just stay vigilant and you CAN and WILL eliminate them." ] }, "parsed_md": "Pantry Moths and Pantry Moths Control\n\n * Home\n * Pest Control Books\n * Amazon.com\n\n# Pantry Moths and Pantry Moth Control\n\nOne of the most annoying pests to homeowners inside the house are Pantry\nMoths. Pantry Moths feed on stored food items.\n\n## Pantry Moths\n\nThe most common pantry moth found in homes is the Indian meal moth. Adult\npantry moths are about 1/2 inch in length. They have a two-tone gray color.\n\nPantry moths have wings and are decent fliers. The first time you may know you\nhave pantry moths is when you see them flying around.\n\nIf they are in your home, you may have accidentally brought them in along with\nsome groceries you bought from the supermarket. This often happens.\n\n## Damage They Do\n\nThe moths in the one contaminated package of food can spread to other packages\nand ruin much of the food in the pantry. You have to get rid of them. These\nmoths multiply in a hurry. Act fast!\n\n## Pantry Moth Control\n\nFirst, find the contaminated package(s) and get rid of them. Look for other\npackages or food stuffs they might have gotten into and get rid of them also.\nRemove everything in the pantry and clean it thoroughly. Then put back the\nstill good items. Some items, like flour or pasta, you may want to store in\njars or bags in the freezer or refrigerator at least temporarily. That will\nkeep them from getting into your so far pest-free items, and will kill any\neggs that you don't see. You can also remove cereal and pasta from their\npackaging and store them in plastic or glass containers. Just be sure they\nhave a good seal. These moths can get into a jar with a lid screwed on if it\nisn't tight enough.\n\nHELPFUL HINTS: Check the following for cocoons and larvae: Packages of paper\nlunch bags, stored paper grocery bags, paper or cardboard containers like\nplastic wrap and aluminum foil, boxes of pasta, cereal. They will chew a hole\nin a cardboard or paper or even plastic bag to get to cake mixes, mixes in\npackets and pouches and non foodstuffs. They also feed on the glue that seals\nboxes. They often come in bird seed, dry dog and cat food and other small\nanimal foods. They lay eggs in small cocoons in crevices and dark places like\nwhere the bottom of a shelf meets the supports, or behind a shelf where it\nmeets the wall, or even under the shelf paper. To eliminate them completely,\nyou must remove the shelf paper and start over. If you have a pantry closet,\ncheck the ceilings and corners of the walls for any small yellowish cocoons\nattached there. These things are tiny and masters of finding hiding places. If\nyou just remove food items, you won't necessarily have won the war. They hide\nOUTSIDE of the food items as well.\n\nNext, you have to make sure that any that were missed can't reproduce. You\nmust disrupt the mating cycle.\n\nAmazon.com\n\nHang or place a pantry moth trap in the pantry. (Note: an example of a Dr.\nKilligan's Pantry Moth Trap, which is available from Amazon.com, is shown in\nthe photo on the right.) These traps use a female pheromone scent to draw the\nmales in, then they get stuck in glue and can't get out. No more breeding. You\nshould check the trap to monitor your progress. If you find a moth has stuck\nin the glue, don't panic. It might have come from outside the pantry looking\nfor a mate due to the trap. You caught him and he can't reproduce. However, if\nyou find the trap is catching LOTS of moths, you probably haven't eliminated\nthem completely. Don't give up. Check what you are bringing home from the\ngrocery store. We once stopped shopping at a particular store when we realized\nwe saw moths flying in the pet food and cake mixes/flour aisles! Just stay\nvigilant and you CAN and WILL eliminate them.\n\n© Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved. Advanced Systems.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://housewifehowtos.com/clean/get-rid-of-pantry-moths/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201124154548/https://housewifehowtos.com/clean/get-rid-of-pantry-moths/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How To Get Rid Of Pantry Moths and Keep Them Out of Your Home", "passages": [ "Tired of finding pantry moths? Here’s how they’re getting into your house, the tricky places they’re hiding, and natural ways to get rid of them for good.", "Also known as “Indian meal moths,” these small gray, tan, or brown flying nuisances are one of the most common household pests in the U.S.", "You may have seen moths flying around in your kitchen or found them in your food. One of the most telltale signs of a pantry moth infestation is the silky webs they leave on food packaging and nearby areas.", "Pantry moth larvae can chew through food packaging. They can get inside plastic wrappers and paper boxes and will weave webs in your food items. You may find bits of cereals or flours clumped together. The larvae may or may not still be present.", "Their larvae crawl into cracks and holes. You may discover dusty-looking webs in crevices around your cupboards, behind light or electric switch panels, even in the gaps between your cupboard and wall.", "Their eggs sometimes leave a strange smell. You may notice an odd smell in foods they’ve infested, but not necessarily.", "You’ll find moths flying around your house. Despite their name, pantry moths do not always remain in the kitchen. They’ll breed wherever they can find shelter.", "While you may need to clean your pantry to get rid of them, your housekeeping isn’t to blame for pantry moths. Most of the time, they get into your house because they’re already inside dry food’s packaging, or have built a cocoon on cans or jars.", "Sometimes, they might fly into your home through gaps in window screens or open doors, then stay because they’ve found food.", "An adult female pantry moth can lay 300-400 eggs at one time. The eggs of the pantry moth hatch in roughly one week. Then it enters the larval stage, during which it feeds and gains strength for its future breeding efforts.", "Pantry moth larvae are often mistaken for worms or even weevils — a type of beetle that also likes flours and grains. This is when they’re at their most destructive, chewing through food packaging and creeping into crevices to find shelter.", "The pupal stage begins once the pantry moth larva gathers enough energy. Then it creates a cocoon where it will remain until it’s ready to hatch as an adult and begin the search for a place to lay its own eggs.", "Their full life cycle can run from as short as 30 days to as long as 300 — it all depends on the availability of food sources, breeding conditions, and temperatures. The warmer the environment, the shorter their lifespan.", "The good news is that pantry moths, or Indian meal moths, are not harmful in any stage of their life cycle. They do not bite humans and they do not carry disease.", "Eating food that’s infested with these moths or their eggs and larvae won’t transmit any sickness, but if you’re squeamish it may make your stomach turn knowing you have.", "The real reason to kill pantry moths and keep them out of your house is that they’re unsightly, and they can make some food items smell “off.”", "So, if you’re tired of seeing moths flying around your kitchen and cupboards, or finding signs of them in your food, it’s time to get serious about getting rid of them.", "For mild infestations, cleaning the pantry thoroughly and transferring food to new containers may do the trick. If you’ve been seeing dozens of pantry moths or finding signs of them elsewhere in your home, the process will take more effort.", "Freezing kills pantry moths and their larvae. So, for dry goods that you haven’t opened yet but don’t want to throw away, store them in the freezer for a few days. Inspect them before use and discard anything containing dead pantry moths.", "Dry goods are foods that don’t come in cans or jars. This includes foods sold in plastic packaging or boxes with or without plastic inner liners.", "Since pantry moth larvae can eat through paper or plastic, any food that’s not in a can or jar is a potential food source and breeding ground for them. This includes dry goods that haven’t even been opened.", "You can freeze opened dry goods to kill pantry moth larvae or eggs. Freezing does not remove these pests, however, so you need to decide if you’re okay with eating dead ones or not. If that makes you squeamish, skip the freezing and discard opened items instead.", "Keep in mind that larvae seek out even tiny crevices to make their cocoons in. Skipping steps won’t get rid of them all, and you’ll wind up having to do it repeatedly.", "Take everything out of your pantry. Keep pulling things out until the cupboards, drawers, shelves, wall, and floor are all bare.", "Pull up shelf liners or contact paper you’ve laid on the shelves. Gaps between shelves and liners are a favorite spot for pantry moth cocoons.", "Vacuum everything, including the doors and walls of your cupboards. If you removed drawers, vacuum the space where they go along with the slides they rest on. Clean the drawers, inside and out and their underside, too.", "Wash all surfaces with hot soapy water then wipe them down with a 50-50 solution of white vinegar and warm water to kill off remaining eggs.", "Use a cotton swab or toothbrush to clean crevices and gaps in the cupboard, including the holes where the shelf-support pegs go. Many readers have reported continued problems with pantry moths despite cleaning until they discovered cocoons in these holes. Don’t skip them.", "Empty your vacuum immediately to get rid of any pantry moth eggs or larvae you just got with it. Here is how to clean your vacuum.", "After you’ve discarded the infested food and emptied your vacuum, seal the trash bag tightly and put it in a second trash bag. Seal this and take the entire thing outside, then wash your kitchen trash can.", "For severe infestations — or if cleaning alone hasn’t put an end to the problem — you need to look for other gaps and crevices where they may be hiding. Use your vacuum’s crevice attachment to clean these areas. Seal gaps or cracks with caulk.", "Remember, anything not in a bottle or can is a potential food source and breeding ground for pantry moths now or in the future.", "Whether you decided to freeze opened dry goods or replace them, transfer everything to airtight containers before putting it away.", "If you prefer glass jars, look for ones with air-tight hermetic seals, not screw-on caps since pantry moth cocoons have even been found in the tight space between the jar and lid.", "When bringing new jars of food home, wipe the outside of the jar and the gap where it meets the lid. This spot can often contain cocoons. Use a brush dipped in soapy water to dislodge any you find, then transfer the jar’s contents to a container and refrigerate it. Discard the jar and lid.", "Wipe cans with a clean, damp cloth, paying particular attention to the ridge around the can’s lid. Do this step with both cans that were previously in your pantry and any new ones you bring home.", "If your infestation has been going on for a while, it’s possible that pantry moths are in rooms other than your kitchen. Readers have reported finding them in nearby closets and adjoining rooms.", "Look particularly where ceilings and walls meet at a right angle and around door frames and window trim, which all provide a convenient spot for pupae to build cocoons. A strong flashlight can help you spot them in darker areas.", "If you do find them elsewhere in your home, use your vacuum to clean them away then spray and immediately wipe the area with a 50-50 vinegar and water mix to remove any eggs. (Do not use vinegar on natural stone surfaces.) Empty your vacuum immediately afterward.", "Cleaning your pantry and food packaging gets rid of pantry moth larvae and eggs. You need to combine this with killing adult moths before they have a chance to lay eggs that start the 30-300 day life cycle again.", "Pheromone moth traps combine attractants with a sticky surface to lure pantry moths in while keeping them from flying out. Dr. Killigan’s is a highly-rated brand.", "Old-fashioned fly strips don’t contain attractants but can still work. They are a bit more unsightly. Big Devil Sticky Fly Ribbons gets high marks from people.", "Bug zappers use light to attract pantry moths then kill them with electrical current. The PestNot Zapper works both indoors and out and will kill gnats, fruit flies, and mosquitoes, too.", "Pantry moths don’t just appear out of thin air. The majority of the time, we bring them into the house with our groceries.", "Transfer packaged dry goods to air-tight containers, or freeze any dry good items for three days before putting them on your shelves. Discard empty packaging and immediately double-bag your trash then take it outside.", "Wipe all canned and bottled goods with a damp cloth immediately after purchase. Inspect the spot around the lids or top of the can for signs of pantry moth cocoons. Use a scrub brush and soapy water to get rid of any you see.", "Do not use adhesive shelf liner or contact paper. Pantry moths and other household pests frequently build cocoons or lay eggs where the corners and edges lift over time.", "Use bay leaves as a deterrent. Pantry moths and some other household pests do not like the scent of bay leaves. Scatter fresh or dry leaves on your shelves to deter them. You can also add a few drops of bay leaf essential oil (Laurel Nobilis) to homemade cleaners. Here is a homemade all-purpose spray recipe.", "Tidy your pantry weekly and inspect your shelves often. Spotting early signs of a moth infestation gives you a chance to deal with it before it gets out of control.", "* Katie Berry says\nWhy, yes, as a matter of fact. See How to get rid of fruit flies. 🙂", "* Tim Fitzgerald says\nThe problem that people do not realize is that these things string their webs in all adjoining areas IE other rooms, hallways etc.... They especially seem to love anything that makes a right angle. Take a high powered flashlight and scan along the ceiling line, door tops, windows of all areas near your kitchen. You will see the little webs as well as their eggs that look like little white dots. If you DO NOT do this..., all of your cleaning will be in vein as they will continue to reproduce. I basically wiped down all walls where they adjoin the ceiling with 75/25 vinegar solution in addition to everything everyone has already mentioned", "* hannah says\nCareful these moths aren’t white. there brown, might want to look in to what pests you got there", "* Dees says\nI am.so tired of these lil nasty slimy creatures crawling around in my kitchen. I.don’t wvwn want to go in my kitchen but I know I have to. Ive waahes my cabnets, threw away all of my pantry food, used the vinegar and water and I started to see less of them but looks like they are coming back. I havent shopped for any dry good for a while. I dont know where they are coming from. So frustrating", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Dees, They’re very frustrating, aren’t they? Since they lay eggs in so many places, it takes a while to get rid of them. Keep your dry goods in air-tight containers, keep wiping counters and putting away food, and stay on top of kitchen cleaning. Eventually, you’ll get ahead of their life cycle and kill off the last ones. It’s hard work, I know, but you’re doing a great job of it already!", "I emptied my pantry, vacuumed and wiped the shelves and walls down with hot soapy water but haven’t yet sprayed with the 50/50 solution. I have opened my pantry twice and am still seeing moths on the ceiling. Does this mean I haven’t gotten all the cocoons yet? I have a bad feeling there are cocoons in small gaps behind my shelves that I can’t see.", "* Katie Berry says\nYes, it probably means there are moth larvae in a box of food or behind the shelves. A vacuum will get the latter out. Good luck!", "* Sandy Briggs says\nWe have thrown out, dumped out and pretty much done all the suggestions except burn them out. We even painted and siliconed the shelves. I’m at a loss what to do and my frustration is about to get the best of me. HELP what to do now that they have started to return. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I just want them gone.", "* Nicole says\nYes I am having the same problem for the second time and I think it’s to do with a gap between the back of pantry cupboard and wall", "I had to throw away hundreds of dollars worth of food, last year, which I absolutely HATE to do! I have shelves in my garage that I was keeping cans on, but also some closed things, like boxes of oatmeal. They were still sealed, so I didn’t think there was any way the moths could get into them. I was wrong. I went through everything and brought everything I thought was safe, inside. This resulted in them getting into everything in the kitchen, as there were obviously eggs in things I thought were safe. I eventually realized that the moths can lay their eggs in anything cardboard, if there is only one layer. They don’t need to get inside the container to lay eggs in it. I started keeping everything either in plastic ice cream containers with tight fitting lids, canning jars, or in plastic bags, over the boxes. I also cleaned every crack and crevice in my kitchen. For a while, there were moths flying in my kitchen. I was diligent with a fly swatter and eventually got them under control. I kill anything that even looks like it might be a meal moth. I haven’t found any in food in a long time, but I will keep doing like I have been, to protect against any future infestations.", "* Katie Berry says\nIt sounds like you’ve had an awful fight with them, Darillyn! Isn’t it frustrating to get home from the shop with food you only later discover wasn’t as safe as you’d thought? Your system sounds like a brilliant solution. I hope you don’t have to try clearing out those flying pests again!", "* Ellen says\nI’ve been fighting with meal moths for over a year and they are not getting any better. I’ve used 2 exterminators and different chemicals cedar oil seem to work the best but I am inundated again With the moths. The only items I have in my kitchen are jars or bottles that have been washed. Worst area is above my microwave in the cabinet which has been empty for months and months. I don’t know what to do anymore. I have traps throughout the house and I keep catching numerous moths but unfortunately they only catch the males I finally bought a bunch of Laurel Bay leaves and have them in bowls throughout the house. I keep purchasing new traps when my old ones are too full. I am considering getting a handyman to come and remove the microwave and the vent above it. I would love any other suggestions you might have. The moths are now in my dining room, living room guest bedroom and in the kitchen on top of my oven , refrigerator and microwave oven cabinet are the worst areas. They also show up in other areas sometimes inside the cabinet where they’re only dishes. Any suggestions you have would be welcome. Thank you. I’ve also plac d cedar blocks in the kitchen cabinets and not sure if they are helping.", "* Katie Berry says\nI’m stumped. It sounds like they must be laying eggs and hatching somewhere. Your idea about looking behind the built-in microwave and vent sounds like a good start. Might also want to completely empty your closets and looking around in there, too. I hope you find a solution!", "* Anita luna says\nI have been dealing with the same problem started last spring so did a good spring cleaning. Now for this past few days I’ve cleaned out closet wash room kitchen cabinets through out all stuff that even though it may have them but this time I’m going yo put spices in freezer the few I did keep will use the peppermint and bay leaves ? and lots of prayers", "* Katie Berry says\nI hope you see an end to them soon! Once I’d cleaned everything and made a habit of freezing things like flour plus wiping down all containers that I brought home from the store (jars, cans, even jugs of cat litter and bottles of laundry detergent) I stopped seeing them. It’s been years now, though I still keep bay leaves on my pantry shelves and add peppermint to my homemade all-purpose cleaner to deter not just pantry moths but mice, spiders, cockroaches, and other pests.", "I open box that have even been open yet and there are moths. Even boxes with plastic bags in them sealed and they will have moths. I just threw out 4 boxes of rice, I had to get rid of all my boxes of cereal and biscuit mix. UGH! darn moths, itty bitty light brown moths thru out my house and in my cabinets....", "For Ellen who seems to have been struggling with moths for awhile, they can also lay eggs / live on / under contact paper and any sort of cardboard or paper product. They are annoying little buggers, if you can figure out how to pull the shelves out and get behind them you might have a better chance of eradicating them.", "* Jennifer says\nI don’t know if they’re anything like roaches (I’ve dealt with roaches living in California and am currently fighting an infestation in my damn car after using it to haul some garbage to the dump, fml) but I’d wonder if they’re in the back of the fridge somewhere. I don’t envy you, they sound as bad as roaches...they fly?", "* Katie Berry says\nNo, pantry moths aren’t anything like roaches. They look like little brown moths but instead of destroying your wool clothes they infest food.", "Been dealing with this annoying pest for about a month, swatting about 50 a day in one corner of my kitchen. We just moved in and seems like we brought it home when we went shopping for catfood. I have found the main source (catfood) bit have also thrown out anything that MIGHT be infested). I wiped everthing down with vinegar/water mix with eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender and tea tree oil in it. Also bought pheromone traps, cedar mothballs and am dying from the stench in here myself. I haven’t seen larvae for a couple of days and only a few months that I hunt down and swat with a string of cursewords in about 5 different languages that could make a sailor blush ( I know it doesn’t help but sure makes me fe el better).", "My question, how long until I can put the dishes back in the cupboard? I washed EVERTHING (thank goodness for my dishwasher )", "* Katie Berry says\nYou can put the dishes back in the cupboard right away after cleaning the cupboards and dishes. Put everything else, like cat food and other dry goods, in plastic bags or airtight containers before returning them to the cupboard, too. That makes it easy to figure out where they’ve laid eggs: you’ll find dead moths in that particular container.", "CONCERNING PANTRY MOTHS: i HAVE KEPT LITTLE BAGS OF BAY LEAVES IN MY CUPBOARDS FOR YEARS – THAT CURES THE PROBLEM.", "I found them in a cabinet..there wasnt alot really. I tossed everything! Should i be concerned anout the other cabinets? I havent noticed any in the others, but am paranoid. Gross", "* Katie Berry says\nIf you haven’t seen any since purging that cabinet you’re probably fine. If you do notice more, then I’d go through with purging and cleaning the other cabinets, too, Mandy. But I hope you don’t have to!", "* Rebecca says\nI’ve not seen a moth in weeks. YAY! After “purging” my pantry to the bare walls including removing the despised wire shelves, is there any treatment i.e. an insect repellent that I can use prior to installation of my new pantry shelving system?", "* Katie Berry says\nI just make a point to add peppermint oil to my homemade cleaning mixes since that goes a long way to deter most pests. You can also leave bay leaves on the shelves.", "* Fred Eversole says\nWe find the moths all over the house, not just next to their food source. We are grinding them down, but it is a real chore.", "Omg these are disgusting! Few weeks ago I saw one flying moth, didn’t understand where it came from, didn’t know anything about them, but once in a week start finding worm kind of creature on kitchen sealing... after getting information in internet, found the source, it was in loose tea packet! Throwed out all opened packets of food, everything. Cleaned. And today out of nowhere find one learwe... don’t know what to do anymore. All shelves are cleaned. Can’t see any more worms or moths. I hate them so much!!! 🙁 what else can I do? Ordered some moth trap so waiting for it to come.", "* Katie Berry says\nTea, really? I’d never imagine they’d like tea. Thank you for letting me know about that! Hopefully those moth traps will work for you.", "* Amanda says\nDaiva, the same thing happened to me! My in-laws have them BAD, and we sometimes take food from their place. Since my short-lived infestation, I’ve gotten really picky about anything I take from them, and immediately switch it to another container or wash it. Anything buggy in my house gives me the creeps, so I threw out anything I wasn ́t totally sure of, and froze anything that I thought might be okay for about 2 weeks. I scrubbed down my entire kitchen (even the ceiling!) and then vinegared it and put some bay leaves in the cupboard, as suggested above. Luckily, my kitchen is small, so I can’t keep a lot of excess food. I now store everything in plastic containers with lids. It’s been a year and I haven ́t seen any more, but I’m still paranoid that they’ll come back!", "* Katie Berry says\nI use dry bay leaves, yes. You can sometimes find fresh bay leaves in the grocery store. Fresh are no better than dry for this purpose, though.", "* Patricia Pender says\nI bought some dry bay leaves for my cabinets due to those nasty moths. Just wondering, when I sniffed bay leaves, I couldn’t detect much of any smell. I’m thinking maybe the moths could smell them better than a human. You think maybe I should buy a better brand of bay leaves? Thanks, especially since this moth break-out is driving me crazy.", "Thought I’d taken care of the pantry moths last summer. Nope. Just saw one of the little buggers on the kitchen ceiling! ACK! I can only blame myself-was not perfectly scrupulous in storage of newly purchased things like-brown sugar and did not have the white sugar in a proper jar. Yes, I got lazy. Not looking forward to cleaning out everything and doing this all over again-but, since I didn’t learn the lessons the first time-guess this will keep me on point from now on. Like the idea of wiping down the jars with anti-septic cloths. Hope others will learn (as I will) from my mistakes, and do not let your guard down with these bugs-they do not go away. Ever.", "* Katie Berry says\nIsn’t it frustrating? Wiping things down always seems silly to me, too, until I skip it and wind up back at square one fighting those darned things again.", "* Irma says\nHow can I subscribe to your newsletter. I cleaned everything with soap and vinegar and a little SOBs are back. Now I put all the teabags and wrapping paper, aluminum paper and anything else that was wrapped in plastic in the freezer. I had already thrown everything out and bought new stuff and put it New plastic containers. Never had anything like this before in my life.", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Irma, I’m sorry you’re dealing with these pesky things. Be sure to check for any gaps in and around your cupboards then caulk any you find. Many readers say they’ve found pantry moths nesting in gaps, and caulking kept them from coming back.", "Also, if you’d like to subscribe to my newsletter, the link is in the sidebar. Or you can sign up on this page.", "We had an infestation last year when i went out of town for 3 weeks and did not have on air conditioning in August. When I got back, i saw many of the worm crawling up my wasll. They do not appear in my pantry anymore because we cleaned it and have not put food in there. But, they would show up in traps in every area of our house. We were down to maybe 2 every couple nights flying around (we killed those) and were hoping for the best. Now it is spring and we killed one last night and one 2 nights ago. We have looked everywhere and have cleaned all rooms and closets. We can not figure out where they are gettinf food from. Will chemicals work to kill them? If we put bay leaves out, everywhere in the house...will that help?", "The vacuum cleaner is a quick and easy way to get any moths or cocoons you find. If you’re skilled, you can even catch the buggers with the vacuum cleaner when they’re flying around! (Make it a game!) The wand attachment is particularly useful for capturing them up near the ceiling, and for getting into those hard-to-reach corners. I go on a vacuum hunt about four times a day, and we’re down from many dozens of them flying around to seeing maybe one or two per day, or some days none. Due to the size of our pantry and the amount of stuff in it, we’re sort of trying a piece-meal approach to keeping them under control until we reach the point where I’ll be ripping out all the shelving in the pantry and basically remodeling it. At that point is when it’ll be convenient to take the more intensive (and more effective) steps. But until then, the vacuum cleaner is quite useful and effective.", "Thanks for the article – have been dealing with these pesky things and am taking the over reaction approach and followed all your advice plus even sprinkled diatomaceous earth in nooks and crannies of pantry to ensure death of these things. I am also wiping down EVERYTHING that will be going back into area and even delaying and rearranging zones in kitchen. But to my questions — I have found they like the bedroom closet directly across from kitchen area (small house) and am concerned about them being in clothing or having little nest thingys in there!! Has anyone had any experience with this at all or come across this? IF so, any suggestions other than obviously laundrying everything in site? Any help is appreciated!", "* Katie Berry says\nI’d take everything out of the closet and launder it all then, while the closet is empty, vacuum it from top to bottom. Hope that helps!", "Where do you all live? Are they a problem everywhere? I’m surprised I’ve never dealt with them, living in inner city sf and Oakland for so long", "* Jennifer says\nI live in the SF Bay Area and have been in a battle with them for months. They are the worst!", "Right now I have most of my food in OXO Pop containers, which has helped. If anything comes to me infested, it stays in that one container instead of spreading. For my spices, I bought glass jars and decanted all of my spices into those. Noticed webbing in my sesame seeds and crushed red pepper today. Bummed about that but happy it appears to be limited to those two spices only.", "I vacuumed and wiped all of our cupboards with a vinegar/essential oil solution. But pheromone traps in the pantry, which are still picking up some, but not nearly as many as when I started. I vacuum up any moths I find, which at this point is anywhere from 0 – 5 a day. This is a war of attrition but at this point, I know I am winning the battle. Consistency is key.", "We had infestation of pantry moths -started with bird seed stored in our garage but some got into our house. Cleaned everything- found eggs on chamois and leaf bags! Found that hanging those sticky fly paper rolls helped better than the pricier traps.", "Yes, Rubbermaid containers are considered air-tight. Be sure to use clean ones! Ziploc bags can be airtight–check after closing to make sure air doesn’t escape when you gently squeeze them so you know you’ve got a good seal.", "* Kristin says\nOh thanks so much for the quick reply, Katie!! Fantastic!! I have a bunch of rubbermaid already. And I only found evidence of bugs being in one, but likely my kids left the lid of that cereal container cracked. I’m currently spraying water/peppermint oil all over my clean empty pantry!! Thanks again! And good tip on squeezing ziplocs to check air leakage. I”m on the war path...", "I have spent the entire summer trying to get rid of indian meal moths in my basement boiler room. This pest has gotten the better of me and I feel like they are laughing at my futile attempts to get rid of them. I have used over 50 or so of those pheremone traps only to see how badly they have infested the basement. Do they eat wood because there is no food source available and I have only seen them there. Please someone help I’m losing my mind.", "* Katie Berry says\nThey can eat paper, yes. Chances are they’re laying eggs in your boiler room. Remove everything, sweep it top to bottom, including the ceiling. Clean everything inside and out before putting it back.", "Thanks for this thorough and helpful posting! I’ve been researching pantry pests all day, after finding larvae in my spaghetti. Here’s what I’m still confused about – to keep the problem gone once I solve it, I’m supposed to freeze items from the store before putting them in the pantry. Ok, rice, spaghetti, cereal... but sugar (?)... tea? cookies? crackers? spices in original plastic containers? I can’t find a list and unfortunately “dry goods” is too vague for my clueless brain 🙂 Thanks for any advice!", "* Katie Berry says\nYou’re right, it is an imprecise term, isn’t it? My general rule is to freeze anything that only has a paper wrapping: flour, white sugar, dry pasta, oats, sometimes rice. If it’s sold in airtight plastic bags within a box — cereal, cookies, crackers — it probably hasn’t attracted moths so it’s safe to skip freezing. Tea has tannins which repel moths, anyway, so I don’t bother with that. I hope that helps to clarify!", "* Deborah Denny says\nThank you, I really appreciate it. I don’t want to be doing this all over again next month 🙂", "* Katie Berry says\nYou’re welcome. I know it’s an annoying chore but if you follow the steps carefully you won’t have to repeat it. 🙂", "* Katie Berry says\nThey’re gross, aren’t they? Treat them like you would a spider you found in the house: smash it in toilet paper and flush.", "We battled these buggers for 3 long years. Took all the advice: cleaned, threw out food, swept daily, kept NO food in our cupboards, even caulked around all the cabinets. They would disappear for a few months, and then come back. We finally laid plastic in our kitchen and took all of our cupboards off the wall. Guess where they were hiding? Took them all outside, scrubbed them with a wire brush, bleached them and let them dry in the sunlight. Hung them back up and we have been moth free for over 1 year now. My guess is that they were actually breaking through the caulk every few months, after making us think they were gone, but finally pulling the cupboards off the wall let us find and get rid of the real nest.", "I am putting everything outside in backyard while it’s cold & completely cleaning pantry! I just cleaned out Cabinet sprinkled bay leaves put spaghetti into plastic containers.", "I have a downstairs apartment and my roomer (who was negligent in storing food) created the infestation. I did all of the above and seems like its ok. However, they also came upstairs! I have checked out all my upstairs cupboards, etc and do not see anything. My problem is: I see maybe 1 every other day or so and hunt it down till I kill it! Does that mean they are still hatching somewhere? Does spraying with any pesticide help?", "* Katie Berry says\nUgh, negligent roomers create all sorts of problems, don’t they? If you’re still seeing them then, yes, they’re hatching somewhere. I’d recommend giving all the cabinets a good wipedown, including the bottoms of shelves. If you’ve gotten rid of the source and have stored your dry goods in airtight containers they’ll eventually go away — just keep killing the ones you see.", "I am handicapped and cannot stand for long, cannot get on ladders and in general my housekeeping has gone to pot since I got this cancer 4 years ago. We had the moths, seemed to get rid of them with some traps, but I know all my shelves are not clean and haven’t been for awhile. I have hired housekeeping a few times a year but cannot afford much of that. Here in the Dallas area cleaning services are real expensive. So just today, I opened my pantry in the utility room and I see 50-75 moths around a cracker box. Dumped the box quickly into a plastic trash bag, sealed it and out it went but I am left with MANY visible adult moths. OH me, I just don’t have the energy to do all the cleaning involved, and that is just one pantry, not talking about my kitchen, all those shelves and the rest of the house. Feeling overwhelmed.", "* Katie Berry says\nI’m so sorry, Sandra. Have you contacted Cleaning for a Reason? They offer free house cleaning services for cancer patients. It’s a cause dear to my heart.", "Oh boy! I had NO IDEA what these things were... UNTIL I GOT THEM LAST NOVEMBER! I’m practically insane now, because of those disgusting creatures ????. I wish I would’ve read these articles at first. I now have them ALL OVER the house & garage. I’ve did practically everything listed except the peppermint oil & bay leaves. They’ve taken to the main bathroom too...in ALL stages, so I’m not sure where they’re coming from now. I’d like to burn the house down & start over...that’s how bad it is. Any help or suggestions?", "* Katie Berry says\nVacuum up any moths or cocoons that you see. Toss the vacuum bag or wash the vacuum cylinder. Follow the advice about keeping dry goods in air-tight containers and disposing of those which have contaminants. Wash your linens. Repeat.", "Ok just moved into the house and pantry moths are not bad, but I need to rid them now. So you are saying wash all shelf’s and walls with soapy hot water with peppermint in the vinegar 50 and water 50 then wash down all cans, bags, plastic containers etc. I just bought groceries, but have not opened anything as of now so can I wipe all down and be ok? I have chips, plastic bags of sealed rice and boxes of rice in sealed boxes. I have sprayed witha potent bug spray and killed 4 moths and a larvae. I do not think I am invested with them, but need to stop them now!!! Then do I put out bay leaves? Thank you, Frustrated!!!", "* Katie Berry says\nSounds like you’re already on top of things, Mitzi. I’d recommend wiping everything down, transferring dry goods to airtight containers and putting a few bay leaves on the shelves in an open container.", "Can you please explain more about freezing new items? What should I freeze and what’s the purpose of this?thank you", "* Katie Berry says\nSince pantry moth eggs and larvae aren’t always visible in dry goods (e.g., rice and other grains, flours, etc.), freezing will kill them.", "Also, I can see them in the crevaces of the roof above the pantry, does that mean they are likely to be coming from the pantry? So frustrating, I have thoroughly cleaned and thrown out open items so many times but they keep coming back, these things are relentless!!!", "* Katie Berry says\nThey really are relentless, and so frustrating, too! It’s entirely possible that they’re coming in through those crevices. You might consider using a clear caulk or something similar.", "If something’s chewing through bags, it’s either a rodent or a kid who doesn’t know how to open packages. I can’t help you with the latter, but you might want to read about how to get rid of mice.", "I and my neighbours have been battling them for years so thanks for all the tips.I even often find them between pages of books or reports in my office. Finally its an incentive for purging. My moth traps are filled up very quickly and I am constantly killing them. Found they like to hang from the stipple ceiling as well as underneath the kitchen cabinets. They even manage to chew through plastic wrap to get into new foodstuffs and lay eggs and webs.", "* Katie Berry says\nIt’s crazy how they get into all sorts of nooks and crannies and only come out just when we think we’ve finally conquered them.", "I’m going to try your home made cleaner on my larder cupboard – with peppermint oil. Your site has helped me deal with an infestation of pantry moths, but I still see odd ones emerging and sticking to my trap inside the empty cupboard every day or so, two weeks after clearing and cleaning the cupboard following your advice. Threw out so much dry food that it hurt and everything is going into Kilner jars now, but the jars and cans are all piled on my kitchen table as I don’t want to put anything back in the cupboard until that moth trap stays empty!", "So these moths are still emerging – but what on earth are the larvae living in or on? There’s nothing left in there! And I can’t see anything moving except dying moths!", "* Katie Berry says\nA lot of the comments on this article suggest checking to see if there are gaps between your cupboards and walls, because pantry moths nest there. If so, caulk the gap. Hope that helps!", "I have had these buffers for over a year now. I’ve emptied out cabinets multiple times, wiped cabinets down with 50/50 solution bleach/water and then I’ll see them in the ceiling of my kitchen.there is a 3\\4 gap between the cabinets and the ceiling. I put both traps on top of cabinet between that gap and in a bout 3 months it was filled. Other than jamming bay leaves in the gap all around cabinets, is there any way to get them if they are out of reach?", "* Katie Berry says\nA vacuum cleaner hose should reach. Use the crevice attachment. Might want to caulk up the gap, too.", "* Joanna says\nI am at the verge of a nervous breakdown, because I seem not to be able to get rid of indian meal moths!!!! I don’t know what to do anymore; I wiped all my cabinets, pantry (I even painted the pantry); and they seem to be still there; pantry is shared with our laundry/furnace room and they seem to be still somewhere in the laudry; they get caught everyday in the traps (ocasionally i kill 1-2 around the house, even upstairs in the bedrooms-is this normal ?) I vacuumed the walls, I put some peppermint oil in different spots!!!! I don’t have any food in the house whatsoever, everything is out, except for spices that are in glass or plastic jars!!!! what should I do???!!!! please help!! Another problem I think might be our garage!!!! We seem to have a lot of the moths there!!!! (could it be in the birds food? )I am affraid i am bringing them back to the house!!! also i removed all my clothes from closets and put in the garage in the plastic bins (i thought I have clothes moths too, which after a research i don’t think I do); I bring clothes slowly home, wash and dry them in hot temperatures!!! We fogged the garage already and i used some spray inside home in the corners and crevices but it doesn’t seem to help, they still get caught in traps!!! please advice what else can I do? Sorry for a very long msg but i don’t what to do anymore; thank you", "* Katie Berry says\nYes, it’s probably in the bird food! Move that stuff into sealed 5-gallon buckets then clean the garage. They may be coming into your house through the garage entrance — the things can get through even tiny gaps in the door. Some of the other people who’ve left comments said they found them in crevices between their kitchen cabinets and the wall, so look for those kinds of gaps, too. Fogging won’t kill them, unfortunately. You’ve got to find where they’re hiding and clean them out, then seal that area.", "Another culprit is birdseed. My mom used to spread newly-bought birdseed on a shear pan and bake it at 300 degrees for 20 minutes or so to kill off any larva. A side benefit is that any seed that lands on the grass under your feeders will not sprout.", "Thanks for pointing out that typo. It’s so funny how spellcheck permits things like that, and I don’t catch them until someone else does.", "Hello please help 911 I just killed 40 moth maggots and moths from the ceiling of my kitchen all over next I’m cleaning my pantry it’s just a lot of work , but the ones from my kitchen ceiling keep coming back what do I do ???", "* Katie Berry says\nFirst, vacuum or dust the ceiling. Then, lightly spray it ceiling with a vinegar-based cleaner (here’s a homemade one). If your ceiling isn’t textured, spray heavily and use a cloth to wipe it after spraying. If it is textured, you need to stick with a light misting. Continue to dust/vacuum and spray daily for a couple of weeks in addition to doing all of the other steps mentioned in this article.", "After reading this blog and stripping the pantry bare I called an entomologist at a pest control company and he said it’s fairly easy...and it is! 1. Buy a gallon of white vinegar at the grocery, a large spray bottle, and several rolls of paper towels. While stripping the pantry bare, 2) Spray generously each bag, can, spice, bottle with FULL STRENGTH white vinegar making sure to spray into the caps and threads of bottles and around edges of storage containers. 3 While spraying, closely examine every package and look for the source (we found ours in an acrylic canister with a rubber gasket. and a tight metal locking device). 4) Discard all open packages and put them in a garbage bag — be sure to seal the garbage bag(s) and take it / them out of the house. 5) GENEROUSLY spray any straw baskets, etc. several times at different intervals (the eggs are very small and can get between the weaves). 4) If you have room in your freezer, store unopened tea boxes, etc. in the freezer for 2-3 days. 6) Fortunately the gestation period for meal moths is short but it can vary with the temperature — if the weather is warm, the gestation period is shorter. 7). Generously spray the shelves, walls and ceiling of the pantry SEVERAL times and wipe them down each time you spray. 8) Keep the pantry doors closed to contain the moths in a viewable area. 9) Repeat #5 several times for 2-3 days, each time squishing moths and larvae as you encounter them. By the end of the first day you should see fewer moths flying around and by the second day you should finally be nearly free of moths. To be sure you’ve killed all the eggs, larvae and moths, wait a few days (depending on the temperature) after seeing the last moth before restocking the pantry.", "We did our pantry on Sunday, by Sunday night we saw fewer moths, on Monday even fewer, on Tuesday fewer still, and this morning, Wednesday, I killed one moth. I sprayed several times a day Monday & Tuesday and if I don’t see any moths tomorrow, we’ll put everything back.", "The best part??? We took the opportunity to clean out the pantry of “stuff” we’ve accumulated over the years and got rid of “stuff” we only used once several years ago.", "* Katie Berry says\nI’m glad to hear you’ve had such wonderful results! Keep in mind that full- strength vinegar is rather acidic and can cause paint to bubble, corrode metal (like cabinet pulls and hinges), and damage other soft surfaces. That’s why I recommended the 50-50 vinegar and water solution — it reduces acidity so it doesn’t cause damage, while the components in vinegar that deter pantry moths remain effective. 🙂", "They don’t eat through anything — they don’t have teeth. They can, however, get into very small cracks like space under box lids. I explain at length in the article above about how and where to store things.", "The larvae are like little tan worms that seem to like crawling across your ceiling. For months I was swatting the moths (they are especially active at night when lights are out), but I never noticed the larvae until I found one hanging by a thread of web. Then I noticed a lot of them! Almost the same color as my ceiling but they slither out from the pantries across the ceiling. They seem to like the corners where they wrap themselves into a cacoon. Now I am swatting both moths and larvae and will dispatch whatever dry goods may be infested. Thanks for the tip on vinegar and bay leaves, I will toss and clean this week!", "Just wondering – plastic wrap,foil wrap and other wraps – do these need to be tossed? Are closed boses ok to keep?", "* Katie Berry says\nNo, you don’t need to toss wraps or other non-edible things. Closed boxes can still contain moths and their larvae, though. If the food inside is sealed in a cello package, transfer it to an air-tight container and toss the box.", "I have a strange situation, my moths are in my laundry. I’m progressively pulling things out and cleaning and will start doing even more tomorrow. But what could be making them so happy in my bathroom/ laundry?? We have no pets. Please help", "* Katie Berry says\nMoths love fabric and feast on keratin — a natural protein found in non- synthetic fabrics. Storing dirty clothing in the closet or basket leaves behind larvae there, too. Washing in cold water doesn’t kill the larvae, so the cycle continues. Try washing everything in the hottest temperature each item can handle then, while you’re doing the laundry, vacuum and scrub your closet and dresser drawers. Hope that helps!", "These are great instructions and I really, really appreciate them. I wasn’t able to find other clear instructions and information online, to deal with this problem. I just wish you hadn’t made the mother-in-law comment. How would any reader feel who is a mother in law and reads this? It’s a hurtful and unnecessary addition to an otherwise excellent post.", "If you don’t like your own mother-in-law, it’s absolutely your prerogative to post about that/her on your website, if you decide to do so. But cutting down other women with generalizations and stereotypes? We can all do better than that. And we need to do better, if things are ever going to get better for women and girls.", "We have been fighting these pests for over a year now. At first, it was mistaken identity, I didn’t know what they were. Then we figured it out, and cleaned the baking cabinet, but my husband never got any pantry traps (I was away). By then, they were in all food areas of the kitchen. We cleaned everything and threw out lots of food, securing the rest in plastic bags and air-tight containers. CAUTION, that solution will not stop them. The moths can even get into factory sealed plastic! They also love the cardboard boxes that cereal and mixes come in. PULL OUT the drawers, I’ve found many cocoons right in the slider mechanisms. Also, a wet Q-tip can clear out the “shelf supporting” holes in cupboards. I’ve found cocoons there, too. Thanks, Katie for this site, now that all food areas (and ceiling/wall corners) have been cleaned, I will use the 50/50 solution, bay leaves, and peppermint oil. SUGGESTION: Place a pantry moth trap in all enclosed, previously infested, areas as a sign that either they are gone!!! or to catch any remaining ones.", "I am dealing with this. Everything is washed and frozen, but my pantry is huge. If I vacuum them up, I am afraid they will continue their life cycle in my vacuum.", "We have been dealing with these guys for over a year now. By time we figured out that they were what they were and not just bugs comming in since the installation of a doggy door. I have cleaned and taken care of any food sources but they seemed to have moved onto new areas of my house even a completely different floor. I’m not sure what to do now since this has gone way beyond the normal since they have no access to food. I even found them making their cacoon webs in the dry products in my craft room. Any suggestions on what could be keeping them around without access to food sources. I keep everything not bottled or canned in a separate refrigerator for this exact reason.", "* Katie Berry says\nThey’ll lay eggs wherever they can do it without being disturbed, so your best bet is to go through everything and dust, wipe, or mop it.", "I have an infestation of pantry moths and little worms ? my concern is... my pantry is used on one side to store a whole lot of unused kitchen goods that are in cardboard boxes and on the other side is food...", "I had a bad infestation about a year ago but thought it was ok u til bam I start seeing a million moths and worms on the ceiling and in cupboard...", "Do I have to chuck out the cardboard boxes or can I just wipe over them with vinegar... as silly as it sounds there is a sentimental meaning with all the stuff in boxes and wasn’t quite ready to discard the boxes yet as they are all new (not food items, things like kitchen ware gifts)", "* Katie Berry says\nThese moths love to breed in cardboard boxes, as do many other household pests. If you absolutely can’t discard the boxes yet, you might want to put them into plastic tubs with lids.", "I have these moths. I just took everything out of the pantry and have an exterminator coming tomorrow, Do I need to discard spices that are in bottles or tin cans? I have seen a couple in the cat’s fountain out on the lanai. There is no food there. So how do I get rid of these moths? Maybe once a week I’ll see one buzz through.", "* Katie Berry says\nYour exterminator can make recommendations appropriate to your situation and the actual pest involved. In general, though, if something is in a bottle or tin can it’s almost impossible for moths to lay eggs in there, so you should be okay.", "I found infestation of the pantry moth in my dog food I put the dog food outside on the porch should I get rid of it I was going to Swift through it and salvage what I can for the dog should I throw it away can the pantry moths still live outside still getting cold at night will they try to get back into the house", "* Katie Berry says\nMoth eggs and larvae are very small, so you might not see every speck of them. If it were me, I wouldn’t want to risk bringing them back into the house. So, I’d throw away the infested dog food and buy a new bag then keep it in an air- tight container.", "SOOOOO helpful. Been fighting these for 6 months and losing my dang mind. Appreciate the help!! Before I found this, I was ready to throw a match in the pantry. God Bless You.", "When you say to use the Bay leaves are you talking about fresh or can you use the dried ones from the spice dept?", "My daughter just moved into an apartment and the moths were there already. The kitchen was filthy so I am going to assume thats part of the problem. We did clean it but just with soap and water. I will go back through it and use the 50/50 solution and then a bit of bleach. The small amount of food we put in there came from my house so I know its ok. It has been there for two days so do you think we need to throw that all away now too?", "* Katie Berry says\nDon’t combine bleach with the 50/50 vinegar solution, please! It creates chlorine gas, and while that might kill pantry moths it could harm your daughter, too. As for the food, I’d suggest putting it into air-tight containers right away.", "My kitchen became infested with pantry moths and larvae about a month ago. I got 2 traps that are working. However, I continue to see the worms every couple of days, usually three or four. They are travelling across my kitchen. Today I took everything out the shelves, washed glass items in soapy scalding water. I wiped down the inside of the shelves with pure vinegar. I also just now put a few things in the freezer–thanks for that suggestion. I actually am out of bay leaves so am going to the store to buy a bunch plus peppermint oil. I washed the walls I could reach. I’m just hoping those awful worms will be gone. I especially do not want them going to any other part of the house. I’m buying more vinegar and will keep washing down the kitchen and hope for the best. This is the first time in my life that I’ve had this problem. This is awful! Thank you for all the great tips. I will try as many as possible.", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Jennifer, These things are so frustrating, aren’t they? I hope to hear back that you’ve got them under control. Best, Katie", "* Jennifer says\nThis is an update from my previous comment. I have made an important discovery. Last weekend when I was cleaning I noticed that several worms appeared after wiping down the counters with pure vinegar. This included wiping the face of the electrical outlets in my kitchen. I was wondering where those worms suddenly came from and realized that the only common thing regarding their locations were the electrical outlets. I decided to go with my theory that the worms had come out of the outlets. I do not keep small appliances on my counter tops. They are stored in cupboards. Therefore, the outlets are open and available for something to go inside. Since you cannot spray or stuff anything into an outlet, I decided to cover all of them with outlet covers. I used clear plastic singles. I covered every electrical outlet in my kitchen including the spare where the exhaust fan is plugged in inside the cabinet above my stove. That was a week ago and since then I have not seen any worms at all. I truly believe the moths were laying eggs in the outlets and the worms were in there. I strongly suggest that you go to the hardware store and get the electrical outlet covers and install them as soon as possible. Wipe the front of the outlet with a cloth dampened with pure white vinegar first and then insert the plugs. I hope this helps others with this horrible problem.", "Bought dried chili peppers and corn husk to make tamales. Started seeing moths and discovered larve in my pantry yesterday. Cleaned and threw away all grain products. Found where they hatched in both peppers and husks. Worked all day. This morning adult moth walking around like he owns the pantry! Thanks for the info!", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Rose, Thanks for the laugh about the adult moth walking around like he owns the place! Hope you find some relief with these tips.", "I even found one in my pepper shaker today. Starting to wage my war on them—again. I did all of the above suggestions, but didn’t do every cabinet. Shame on me, cause I think that it works.", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Geneva, No shame — who wants to do more work than they think they should? But, yup, every cabinet... and no open containers of any kind.", "FYI: While doing a pantry moth clean, I found half a dozen...live... in my SEALED jar of organic bay leaves.", "They know we’re talking about them. They are coming out of hiding. We’ve been fighting these things forever, it seems. We washed our pantry down with bleach and water. It seemed to help for awhile but then they came back. Our pantry has a lot of cracks in the wall. We also find them under the shelves. We went out and bought a hand-held bug zapper we keep in the pantry. It helps but I really want to get rid of them. I’m going to try the bay leaves and see how ths works. If you have any other ideas PLEASE let us know.", "For all still suffering after numerous treatments. Try shopping at a different grocery store. Or if u shop several try to narrow or use only 1.", "Thank you for this post! 10 days ago I noticed a long brown coloured skinny worm on my kitchen ceiling. I thought maybe it came from my bag of potatoes that I had just bought. I hate insects but I was brave and killed it.", "Then 3 days ago I opened my cupboard that I store dry food and saw 4 moths!!! I killed them and came across this post. I was on top of it right away!", "-threw out all the food and boxes and shelf liners in the garbage -cleaned all the dishes -cleaned every surface including all the little peg holes in the cupboards (used a toothpick to search for anything inside each hole). First I scrubbed with warm soapy water, then bleach, then 50-50 warm water and vinegar. I also took a toothpick and slid along any tiny crack that separates ceiling and cupboards. -yesterday I set pantry moth traps and placed new shelf liners -Went to work today (day 3) and came home to find a single moth on one of the traps, the little bugger was still moving!! -cried", "I’m here to read again to see if there’s anything I missed which is when I noticed the comment section.", "Here’s my question: since I saw a moth in a trap, does that mean that I have to start over the cleaning process?? There are so many tips in the comment section such as vacuuming before scrubbing, taking a qtip with cleaning solution to the peg holes, covering wall outlets, using caulking in all the cracks, etc.?? Or do you think I can just continue? I can’t bear the thought of having to clean everything again I’m exhausted.", "Also do you know the exact stages of a moth and how it starts (larva egg etc) I’m confused about that. The reason I ask is because of that long worm I saw last week. Is that one of the stages?", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Nadia, I have no idea what kind of worm that was, but I wonder if it was a weevil? As far as repeating the steps after finding a moth in the trap, I’d just stick with keeping your food tightly sealed and cleaning the kitchen as usual.", "I have been fighting these nasty things for about three weeks. Broom to get them off the ceiling and I sit with a fly swatter. I have three ‘safe rooms’ where there are no moths. I have washed, removed cupboard shelves..well you get the pix. And I have bay leaves everywhere and moth catchers. I am about the rip my hair out. Any other suggestions before I lose my mind and have no food?", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Carol, Have you transferred all boxed food items into air-tight containers and disposed of the boxes? That’s where they often hide.", "Keep in mind that ‘dry goods’ includes nuts and seeds. When I cleaned out my pantry I found the worst infestation in an open bag of walnuts.", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Lee, Excellent point. In this context, “dry goods” refers to any foods not in a can or jar, or which don’t require refrigeration or freezing. Nuts and seeds definitely constitute dry goods. Thanks!", "Has anyone ever tried natural methods using parasites such as trichogramma wasps??? I am thinking of using this method, but just curious to know from someone who might have already used these. Any thoughts?", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Joanne, The use of Trichogramma wasps to kill moths is an outdoor practice followed by farmers, plant nurseries, and gardeners. Most people understandably don’t like the idea of growing wasps in their homes.", "* Katie Berry says\nDid you see that link above about the FDA saying that a certain amount of “contaminants” in food is acceptable? Those contaminants include pantry moths and their eggs, so they’re in the package before it’s ever sealed at the plant.", "My pantry housed all of my MANY cookbooks... I have wiped down the books with Clorox wipes and remove all the grains (thrown out) etc. i can’t just throw out hundreds of dollars in cook books. Any suggestions to ensure no more Re infestation!", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Winifred, I love collecting cookbooks, too. Try spreading a layer of bay leaves behind them.", "From the info/questions posted it sounds like they start From a food item or container but also will invade cabinets that don’t have food in them. I’m in the process of getting rid of them. I didn’t think I needed to worry about the cabinets that don’t have any type of food product in it but sounds like I need to?", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Heather, As annoying as it is to do, cleaning out the other cabinets may eliminate other places that pantry moths have infested.", "I fought pantry moths for 2 years. Did all of the things that you are supposed to do. Cleaned, threw things out, sealed containers. Repeat, repeat. Nothing worked. Then I read about using pheramone traps. It took a few more months, then there were simply no more moths. I keep a couple traps in the pantry just in case I bring something home that has moths in it, but I’m not concerned about pantry moths anymore.", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Andy, I’m glad you’ve had success with traps! Keeping a couple on hand is an excellent idea. Thanks for sharing it!", "If you find moths in other rooms, does that mean they are laying eggs in those rooms too? Or, are the eggs just really in the kitchen area?", "* Katie Berry says\nHi Barbie, It can mean they’re breeding elsewhere or they may have been attracted into the room by food or in search of a place to breed.", "We have been fighting the infestation for over a year now. At first it was constant moths, then we had a lull and then for the past months, only worms, but lots of them. Sometimes 10 or more a day. Why would there be only worms and no moths? You mention that freezing kills the moths and larvae – do you know if it kills the eggs too? With it being winter, it will be easy for us to move ALL our food outside to freeze and kill everything, so I can be sure that none of those things have living moths or larvae in/on them, but what about the eggs? Also, you make many references to putting things in “air-tight containers”. Honestly, at this point, I don’t even know what that means to these beasts. It seems they can get into EVERYTHING! I have things with silicone seals and are water-tight and they seem to get in. Screw caps are no match. Zip bags are gotten through. Clamp-top jars. There does not seem to be any container that I can find that they cannot get into, including new packaging. I don’t believe all these things came with the bugs already in them from the store. I have been around more years than I care to say and have NEVER had an issue like this. We must have brought in one thing at one time and it has caused this infestation that now can’t be gotten rid of. Unfortunately, I am considering resorting to chemical warfare next, coupled with all your great suggestions. I previously covered all the shelf peg holes with masking tape (still there after a year!) as they had been laying eggs there. I like the idea of covering the outlets too – that may be next. The good news is that so far (fingers crossed), they have only been spotted in the kitchen, and we do store some overflow food in the basement. I find they prefer items that are sweetened the best (granola, cookies, tea with sweet things in it, even chocolate). I thought grain-type items were their favorite? I’m going crazy and really sick of all the food I’ve thrown away and wasted.", "* Katie Berry says\nThese things really are frustrating, aren’t they? I’m glad you’ve isolated them in the kitchen — that narrows the work required. As far as them preferring grains, I’ve found they aren’t very picky and will infest just about everything. Be sure to wash canned goods, too — they like to breed in the grooves around the lids.", "Hi Dees Wondering if you are still having a problem with the moths. I was having a problem during 2019 summer. Had my pantry closed completely redone, sealing off holes and painting. Looks beautiful. Cleaned the cabinet under the sink with vinegar and water several times. Also sealed up holes and painted. Kept those traps in the closet too. Didn’t have any in November but started seeing them again end of December and now in 2020. I still have the problem. We did have warm weather in NY. But I still like to know where they are coming from Just bought more traps. Get back to me. Like to know what you status is with these pests.", "* Katie Berry says\nI suppose they can if you leave the refrigerator doors open, just as a housefly could get in there, too. It’s not their ordinary breeding or resting ground, though, due to the lower temperatures. So, I wouldn’t worry about them infesting food in the refrigerator if that’s what you’re wondering.", "After I found the major source of my pantry moths (a big bag of sunflower seeds in the basement) and did all the obvious cleaning, I took care of the rest by giving them places to lay their eggs. I put out containers of grain products and emptied them at the beginning of every month. Seemed to work.", "Every pest has its weakness. With pantry moths, it’s the 6 weeks or more between egg laying and pupating. I guess a monthly cleanup of the kitchen and pantry would be a good idea for the same reason.", "Hi, I desperately need help. I found larvae about 6 weeks ago in my pantry and did a full scale clean with everything mentioned. I threw everything away, rejoined everything after freezer quarantine into plastic oxo containers and mason jars. After about 4 weeks of no larvae or anything, I started to see moths. Immediately bought traps and started killing the suckers. Here’s the catch, the moths have been in our upstairs bathroom (far away from the pantry), and our mud room. I’ve now done another full scale clean expanding it to all mentioned areas and am still seeing them. I’ve thrown out everything and am spiraling out of control. Any ideas?", "* Katie Berry says\nUnfortunately, pantry moths are persistent. Some readers have found them behind paneling and loose window trim. Others have discovered them behind furniture, especially heavy bookcases and things that don’t get moved often." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Get Rid Of Pantry Moths and Keep Them Out of Your Home\n\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to secondary menu\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n * Skip to footer\n\nHousewife How-Tos\n\nDo home better.\n\nHome » Cleaning Advice\n\n# How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths Naturally and Keep Them Away for Good\n\nOctober 22, 2020 by Katie Berry \| 179 Comments\n\nTired of finding pantry moths? Here’s how they’re getting into your house, the\ntricky places they’re hiding, and natural ways to get rid of them for good.\n\n## What Are Pantry Moths?\n\nAlso known as “Indian meal moths,” these small gray, tan, or brown flying\nnuisances are one of the most common household pests in the U.S.\n\nYou may have seen moths flying around in your kitchen or found them in your\nfood. One of the most telltale signs of a pantry moth infestation is the silky\nwebs they leave on food packaging and nearby areas.\n\n### Signs of an Infestation\n\nAlthough they look like clothes moths, these pantry pests are not after your\nfabrics but, rather, your food.\n\nPantry moth larvae can chew through food packaging. They can get inside\nplastic wrappers and paper boxes and will weave webs in your food items. You\nmay find bits of cereals or flours clumped together. The larvae may or may not\nstill be present.\n\nTheir larvae crawl into cracks and holes. You may discover dusty-looking webs\nin crevices around your cupboards, behind light or electric switch panels,\neven in the gaps between your cupboard and wall.\n\nTheir eggs sometimes leave a strange smell. You may notice an odd smell in\nfoods they’ve infested, but not necessarily.\n\nYou’ll find moths flying around your house. Despite their name, pantry moths\ndo not always remain in the kitchen. They’ll breed wherever they can find\nshelter.\n\n### Where Do They Come From?\n\nWhile you may need to clean your pantry to get rid of them, your housekeeping\nisn’t to blame for pantry moths. Most of the time, they get into your house\nbecause they’re already inside dry food’s packaging, or have built a cocoon on\ncans or jars.\n\nSometimes, they might fly into your home through gaps in window screens or\nopen doors, then stay because they’ve found food.\n\n### Pantry Moth Life Cycle\n\nAn adult female pantry moth can lay 300-400 eggs at one time. The eggs of the\npantry moth hatch in roughly one week. Then it enters the larval stage, during\nwhich it feeds and gains strength for its future breeding efforts.\n\nPantry moth larvae are often mistaken for worms or even weevils — a type of\nbeetle that also likes flours and grains. This is when they’re at their most\ndestructive, chewing through food packaging and creeping into crevices to find\nshelter.\n\nThe pupal stage begins once the pantry moth larva gathers enough energy. Then\nit creates a cocoon where it will remain until it’s ready to hatch as an adult\nand begin the search for a place to lay its own eggs.\n\nTheir full life cycle can run from as short as 30 days to as long as 300 — it\nall depends on the availability of food sources, breeding conditions, and\ntemperatures. The warmer the environment, the shorter their lifespan.\n\n### Are Pantry Moths Harmful?\n\nThe good news is that pantry moths, or Indian meal moths, are not harmful in\nany stage of their life cycle. They do not bite humans and they do not carry\ndisease.\n\nEating food that’s infested with these moths or their eggs and larvae won’t\ntransmit any sickness, but if you’re squeamish it may make your stomach turn\nknowing you have.\n\nThe real reason to kill pantry moths and keep them out of your house is that\nthey’re unsightly, and they can make some food items smell “off.”\n\nSo, if you’re tired of seeing moths flying around your kitchen and cupboards,\nor finding signs of them in your food, it’s time to get serious about getting\nrid of them.\n\n## Steps to Get Rid of Pantry Moths Naturally\n\nFor mild infestations, cleaning the pantry thoroughly and transferring food to\nnew containers may do the trick. If you’ve been seeing dozens of pantry moths\nor finding signs of them elsewhere in your home, the process will take more\neffort.\n\n### Freeze Unopened Dry Goods\n\nFreezing kills pantry moths and their larvae. So, for dry goods that you\nhaven’t opened yet but don’t want to throw away, store them in the freezer for\na few days. Inspect them before use and discard anything containing dead\npantry moths.\n\n#### What are “Dry Goods”?\n\nDry goods are foods that don’t come in cans or jars. This includes foods sold\nin plastic packaging or boxes with or without plastic inner liners.\n\nSince pantry moth larvae can eat through paper or plastic, any food that’s not\nin a can or jar is a potential food source and breeding ground for them. This\nincludes dry goods that haven’t even been opened.\n\nDry goods that provide a food source and breeding ground for pantry moths\ninclude:\n\n * Flours and flour cereal of any kind\n * Dried fruit\n * Bulk grains\n * Nuts, seeds, cereals\n * Crackers, chips, bread\n * Sugars, baking powder, or baking soda\n * Coffee or tea\n * Pet food, including birdseed\n * Other food items in boxes or bags\n\n### Throw Away Opened Dry Goods\n\nYou can freeze opened dry goods to kill pantry moth larvae or eggs. Freezing\ndoes not remove these pests, however, so you need to decide if you’re okay\nwith eating dead ones or not. If that makes you squeamish, skip the freezing\nand discard opened items instead.\n\n### Clean the Pantry Thoroughly\n\nCleaning to get rid of a pantry moth infestation involves much more than\nsimply wiping shelves.\n\nKeep in mind that larvae seek out even tiny crevices to make their cocoons in.\nSkipping steps won’t get rid of them all, and you’ll wind up having to do it\nrepeatedly.\n\n 1. Take everything out of your pantry. Keep pulling things out until the cupboards, drawers, shelves, wall, and floor are all bare.\n 2. Remove shelves from supports, including the pegs that hold shelves in place. Larvae love to breed in those holes.\n 3. If your pantry has drawers, pull them out completely and set them to one side.\n 4. Pull up shelf liners or contact paper you’ve laid on the shelves. Gaps between shelves and liners are a favorite spot for pantry moth cocoons.\n 5. Vacuum everything, including the doors and walls of your cupboards. If you removed drawers, vacuum the space where they go along with the slides they rest on. Clean the drawers, inside and out and their underside, too.\n 6. Wash all surfaces with hot soapy water then wipe them down with a 50-50 solution of white vinegar and warm water to kill off remaining eggs.\n 7. Use a cotton swab or toothbrush to clean crevices and gaps in the cupboard, including the holes where the shelf-support pegs go. Many readers have reported continued problems with pantry moths despite cleaning until they discovered cocoons in these holes. Don’t skip them.\n 8. Empty your vacuum immediately to get rid of any pantry moth eggs or larvae you just got with it. Here is how to clean your vacuum.\n\n### Empty the Trash Can\n\nAfter you’ve discarded the infested food and emptied your vacuum, seal the\ntrash bag tightly and put it in a second trash bag. Seal this and take the\nentire thing outside, then wash your kitchen trash can.\n\n### Seal Other Gaps and Crevices\n\nFor severe infestations — or if cleaning alone hasn’t put an end to the\nproblem — you need to look for other gaps and crevices where they may be\nhiding. Use your vacuum’s crevice attachment to clean these areas. Seal gaps\nor cracks with caulk.\n\nReaders have reported finding cocoons and moths in the following places:\n\n * The space between a cupboard and the wall\n * Joinery gaps in cupboards\n * Behind built-in microwaves, ovens, and refrigerators\n * Behind electrical outlet covers and light switch plates\n\n### Transfer Dry Goods to Air-Tight Containers\n\nRemember, anything not in a bottle or can is a potential food source and\nbreeding ground for pantry moths now or in the future.\n\nWhether you decided to freeze opened dry goods or replace them, transfer\neverything to airtight containers before putting it away.\n\n * Good options include Tupperware and some Rubbermaid products.\n * I use these Oxo Containers.\n * If you prefer glass jars, look for ones with air-tight hermetic seals, not screw-on caps since pantry moth cocoons have even been found in the tight space between the jar and lid.\n\n### Wash Cans and Jars\n\nFood in jars and cans are still potential trouble spots, so don’t\nautomatically put them on your pantry shelves.\n\n * Remove lids from previously opened jars. Wipe both the jar rim and the lid with a clean, damp cloth.\n * When bringing new jars of food home, wipe the outside of the jar and the gap where it meets the lid. This spot can often contain cocoons. Use a brush dipped in soapy water to dislodge any you find, then transfer the jar’s contents to a container and refrigerate it. Discard the jar and lid.\n * Wipe cans with a clean, damp cloth, paying particular attention to the ridge around the can’s lid. Do this step with both cans that were previously in your pantry and any new ones you bring home.\n\n### Inspect Nearby Rooms For Pantry Moths\n\nIf your infestation has been going on for a while, it’s possible that pantry\nmoths are in rooms other than your kitchen. Readers have reported finding them\nin nearby closets and adjoining rooms.\n\nLook particularly where ceilings and walls meet at a right angle and around\ndoor frames and window trim, which all provide a convenient spot for pupae to\nbuild cocoons. A strong flashlight can help you spot them in darker areas.\n\nIf you do find them elsewhere in your home, use your vacuum to clean them away\nthen spray and immediately wipe the area with a 50-50 vinegar and water mix to\nremove any eggs. (Do not use vinegar on natural stone surfaces.) Empty your\nvacuum immediately afterward.\n\n### Commercial Pantry Moth Traps and Solutions\n\nCleaning your pantry and food packaging gets rid of pantry moth larvae and\neggs. You need to combine this with killing adult moths before they have a\nchance to lay eggs that start the 30-300 day life cycle again.\n\nThe things below help get rid of adult pantry moths in your home.\n\n * Pheromone moth traps combine attractants with a sticky surface to lure pantry moths in while keeping them from flying out. Dr. Killigan’s is a highly-rated brand.\n * Old-fashioned fly strips don’t contain attractants but can still work. They are a bit more unsightly. Big Devil Sticky Fly Ribbons gets high marks from people.\n * Bug zappers use light to attract pantry moths then kill them with electrical current. The PestNot Zapper works both indoors and out and will kill gnats, fruit flies, and mosquitoes, too.\n\nAnd, of course, you can use a regular fly-swatter, though that can be tedious.\n\n## How To Prevent Pantry Moths\n\nPantry moths don’t just appear out of thin air. The majority of the time, we\nbring them into the house with our groceries.\n\nTaking the time to do the following tasks can keep pantry moths from getting\ninto your home.\n\nTransfer packaged dry goods to air-tight containers, or freeze any dry good\nitems for three days before putting them on your shelves. Discard empty\npackaging and immediately double-bag your trash then take it outside.\n\nWipe all canned and bottled goods with a damp cloth immediately after\npurchase. Inspect the spot around the lids or top of the can for signs of\npantry moth cocoons. Use a scrub brush and soapy water to get rid of any you\nsee.\n\nDo not use adhesive shelf liner or contact paper. Pantry moths and other\nhousehold pests frequently build cocoons or lay eggs where the corners and\nedges lift over time.\n\nUse bay leaves as a deterrent. Pantry moths and some other household pests do\nnot like the scent of bay leaves. Scatter fresh or dry leaves on your shelves\nto deter them. You can also add a few drops of bay leaf essential oil (Laurel\nNobilis) to homemade cleaners. Here is a homemade all-purpose spray recipe.\n\nTidy your pantry weekly and inspect your shelves often. Spotting early signs\nof a moth infestation gives you a chance to deal with it before it gets out of\ncontrol.\n\nFiled Under: Clean Tagged With: household pests, pantry\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Leigh says\n\nAny tips on getting rid of fruit flies?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nWhy, yes, as a matter of fact. See How to get rid of fruit flies. 🙂\n\n * Tim Fitzgerald says\n\nThe problem that people do not realize is that these things string their webs\nin all adjoining areas IE other rooms, hallways etc.... They especially seem\nto love anything that makes a right angle. Take a high powered flashlight and\nscan along the ceiling line, door tops, windows of all areas near your\nkitchen. You will see the little webs as well as their eggs that look like\nlittle white dots. If you DO NOT do this..., all of your cleaning will be in\nvein as they will continue to reproduce. I basically wiped down all walls\nwhere they adjoin the ceiling with 75/25 vinegar solution in addition to\neverything everyone has already mentioned\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nExcellent advice, Tim.\n\n 2. William Douglas says\n\nhelp I’m being over fled by those pesky white moths. How do I get when out?\n\nReply\n\n * hannah says\n\nCareful these moths aren’t white. there brown, might want to look in to what\npests you got there\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nYep!\n\n 3. trisha says\n\nthank you for the remedies that i could do at home. now i will wait to see the\nresult.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nYou’re welcome!\n\n * Dees says\n\nI am.so tired of these lil nasty slimy creatures crawling around in my\nkitchen. I.don’t wvwn want to go in my kitchen but I know I have to. Ive\nwaahes my cabnets, threw away all of my pantry food, used the vinegar and\nwater and I started to see less of them but looks like they are coming back. I\nhavent shopped for any dry good for a while. I dont know where they are coming\nfrom. So frustrating\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Dees, They’re very frustrating, aren’t they? Since they lay eggs in so many\nplaces, it takes a while to get rid of them. Keep your dry goods in air-tight\ncontainers, keep wiping counters and putting away food, and stay on top of\nkitchen cleaning. Eventually, you’ll get ahead of their life cycle and kill\noff the last ones. It’s hard work, I know, but you’re doing a great job of it\nalready!\n\n 4. Jenny says\n\nI emptied my pantry, vacuumed and wiped the shelves and walls down with hot\nsoapy water but haven’t yet sprayed with the 50/50 solution. I have opened my\npantry twice and am still seeing moths on the ceiling. Does this mean I\nhaven’t gotten all the cocoons yet? I have a bad feeling there are cocoons in\nsmall gaps behind my shelves that I can’t see.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nYes, it probably means there are moth larvae in a box of food or behind the\nshelves. A vacuum will get the latter out. Good luck!\n\n * Sandy Briggs says\n\nWe have thrown out, dumped out and pretty much done all the suggestions except\nburn them out. We even painted and siliconed the shelves. I’m at a loss what\nto do and my frustration is about to get the best of me. HELP what to do now\nthat they have started to return. Any suggestions would be greatly\nappreciated. I just want them gone.\n\n * Nicole says\n\nYes I am having the same problem for the second time and I think it’s to do\nwith a gap between the back of pantry cupboard and wall\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThat could definitely be it. Try caulking that gap, maybe?\n\n 5. Darillyn Lamb Starr says\n\nI had to throw away hundreds of dollars worth of food, last year, which I\nabsolutely HATE to do! I have shelves in my garage that I was keeping cans on,\nbut also some closed things, like boxes of oatmeal. They were still sealed, so\nI didn’t think there was any way the moths could get into them. I was wrong. I\nwent through everything and brought everything I thought was safe, inside.\nThis resulted in them getting into everything in the kitchen, as there were\nobviously eggs in things I thought were safe. I eventually realized that the\nmoths can lay their eggs in anything cardboard, if there is only one layer.\nThey don’t need to get inside the container to lay eggs in it. I started\nkeeping everything either in plastic ice cream containers with tight fitting\nlids, canning jars, or in plastic bags, over the boxes. I also cleaned every\ncrack and crevice in my kitchen. For a while, there were moths flying in my\nkitchen. I was diligent with a fly swatter and eventually got them under\ncontrol. I kill anything that even looks like it might be a meal moth. I\nhaven’t found any in food in a long time, but I will keep doing like I have\nbeen, to protect against any future infestations.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nIt sounds like you’ve had an awful fight with them, Darillyn! Isn’t it\nfrustrating to get home from the shop with food you only later discover wasn’t\nas safe as you’d thought? Your system sounds like a brilliant solution. I hope\nyou don’t have to try clearing out those flying pests again!\n\n * Ellen says\n\nI’ve been fighting with meal moths for over a year and they are not getting\nany better. I’ve used 2 exterminators and different chemicals cedar oil seem\nto work the best but I am inundated again With the moths. The only items I\nhave in my kitchen are jars or bottles that have been washed. Worst area is\nabove my microwave in the cabinet which has been empty for months and months.\nI don’t know what to do anymore. I have traps throughout the house and I keep\ncatching numerous moths but unfortunately they only catch the males I finally\nbought a bunch of Laurel Bay leaves and have them in bowls throughout the\nhouse. I keep purchasing new traps when my old ones are too full. I am\nconsidering getting a handyman to come and remove the microwave and the vent\nabove it. I would love any other suggestions you might have. The moths are now\nin my dining room, living room guest bedroom and in the kitchen on top of my\noven , refrigerator and microwave oven cabinet are the worst areas. They also\nshow up in other areas sometimes inside the cabinet where they’re only dishes.\nAny suggestions you have would be welcome. Thank you. I’ve also plac d cedar\nblocks in the kitchen cabinets and not sure if they are helping.\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI’m stumped. It sounds like they must be laying eggs and hatching somewhere.\nYour idea about looking behind the built-in microwave and vent sounds like a\ngood start. Might also want to completely empty your closets and looking\naround in there, too. I hope you find a solution!\n\n * Anita luna says\n\nI have been dealing with the same problem started last spring so did a good\nspring cleaning. Now for this past few days I’ve cleaned out closet wash room\nkitchen cabinets through out all stuff that even though it may have them but\nthis time I’m going yo put spices in freezer the few I did keep will use the\npeppermint and bay leaves ? and lots of prayers\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI hope you see an end to them soon! Once I’d cleaned everything and made a\nhabit of freezing things like flour plus wiping down all containers that I\nbrought home from the store (jars, cans, even jugs of cat litter and bottles\nof laundry detergent) I stopped seeing them. It’s been years now, though I\nstill keep bay leaves on my pantry shelves and add peppermint to my homemade\nall-purpose cleaner to deter not just pantry moths but mice, spiders,\ncockroaches, and other pests.\n\n 6. CIndy says\n\nI open box that have even been open yet and there are moths. Even boxes with\nplastic bags in them sealed and they will have moths. I just threw out 4 boxes\nof rice, I had to get rid of all my boxes of cereal and biscuit mix. UGH! darn\nmoths, itty bitty light brown moths thru out my house and in my cabinets....\n\nReply\n\n * Robyn Heff says\n\nI have the moths in bedroom,bathroom and living r oom.\n\n 7. Jackie says\n\nFor Ellen who seems to have been struggling with moths for awhile, they can\nalso lay eggs / live on / under contact paper and any sort of cardboard or\npaper product. They are annoying little buggers, if you can figure out how to\npull the shelves out and get behind them you might have a better chance of\neradicating them.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nJackie, that’s great advice!\n\n * Jennifer says\n\nI don’t know if they’re anything like roaches (I’ve dealt with roaches living\nin California and am currently fighting an infestation in my damn car after\nusing it to haul some garbage to the dump, fml) but I’d wonder if they’re in\nthe back of the fridge somewhere. I don’t envy you, they sound as bad as\nroaches...they fly?\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nNo, pantry moths aren’t anything like roaches. They look like little brown\nmoths but instead of destroying your wool clothes they infest food.\n\n 8. Icelandic Ally in NJ says\n\nBeen dealing with this annoying pest for about a month, swatting about 50 a\nday in one corner of my kitchen. We just moved in and seems like we brought it\nhome when we went shopping for catfood. I have found the main source (catfood)\nbit have also thrown out anything that MIGHT be infested). I wiped everthing\ndown with vinegar/water mix with eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender and tea tree\noil in it. Also bought pheromone traps, cedar mothballs and am dying from the\nstench in here myself. I haven’t seen larvae for a couple of days and only a\nfew months that I hunt down and swat with a string of cursewords in about 5\ndifferent languages that could make a sailor blush ( I know it doesn’t help\nbut sure makes me fe el better).\n\nMy question, how long until I can put the dishes back in the cupboard? I\nwashed EVERTHING (thank goodness for my dishwasher )\n\nStay strong my fellow mothfighters!!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nYou can put the dishes back in the cupboard right away after cleaning the\ncupboards and dishes. Put everything else, like cat food and other dry goods,\nin plastic bags or airtight containers before returning them to the cupboard,\ntoo. That makes it easy to figure out where they’ve laid eggs: you’ll find\ndead moths in that particular container.\n\n 9. CAROL says\n\nCONCERNING PANTRY MOTHS: i HAVE KEPT LITTLE BAGS OF BAY LEAVES IN MY CUPBOARDS\nFOR YEARS – THAT CURES THE PROBLEM.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThey sure do work, don’t they? That’s why I mentioned them, too. 🙂\n\n * Maureen Anderson says\n\nare those closed bags or open for bay leaves?\n\n 10. Mandy says\n\nI found them in a cabinet..there wasnt alot really. I tossed everything!\nShould i be concerned anout the other cabinets? I havent noticed any in the\nothers, but am paranoid. Gross\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nIf you haven’t seen any since purging that cabinet you’re probably fine. If\nyou do notice more, then I’d go through with purging and cleaning the other\ncabinets, too, Mandy. But I hope you don’t have to!\n\n * Rebecca says\n\nI’ve not seen a moth in weeks. YAY! After “purging” my pantry to the bare\nwalls including removing the despised wire shelves, is there any treatment\ni.e. an insect repellent that I can use prior to installation of my new pantry\nshelving system?\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI just make a point to add peppermint oil to my homemade cleaning mixes since\nthat goes a long way to deter most pests. You can also leave bay leaves on the\nshelves.\n\n * Fred Eversole says\n\nWe find the moths all over the house, not just next to their food source. We\nare grinding them down, but it is a real chore.\n\n 11. Daiva says\n\nOmg these are disgusting! Few weeks ago I saw one flying moth, didn’t\nunderstand where it came from, didn’t know anything about them, but once in a\nweek start finding worm kind of creature on kitchen sealing... after getting\ninformation in internet, found the source, it was in loose tea packet! Throwed\nout all opened packets of food, everything. Cleaned. And today out of nowhere\nfind one learwe... don’t know what to do anymore. All shelves are cleaned.\nCan’t see any more worms or moths. I hate them so much!!! 🙁 what else can I\ndo? Ordered some moth trap so waiting for it to come.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nTea, really? I’d never imagine they’d like tea. Thank you for letting me know\nabout that! Hopefully those moth traps will work for you.\n\n * Kathy says\n\nI was surprised to learn that they like coffee so why not tea? It’s all going.\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI bet they don’t like the tannins in tea. Their loss.\n\n * Amanda says\n\nDaiva, the same thing happened to me! My in-laws have them BAD, and we\nsometimes take food from their place. Since my short-lived infestation, I’ve\ngotten really picky about anything I take from them, and immediately switch it\nto another container or wash it. Anything buggy in my house gives me the\ncreeps, so I threw out anything I wasn ́t totally sure of, and froze anything\nthat I thought might be okay for about 2 weeks. I scrubbed down my entire\nkitchen (even the ceiling!) and then vinegared it and put some bay leaves in\nthe cupboard, as suggested above. Luckily, my kitchen is small, so I can’t\nkeep a lot of excess food. I now store everything in plastic containers with\nlids. It’s been a year and I haven ́t seen any more, but I’m still paranoid\nthat they’ll come back!\n\n 12. Jane says\n\nDo you use dry bay leaves? Do they sell fresh bay leaves in the grocery store?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI use dry bay leaves, yes. You can sometimes find fresh bay leaves in the\ngrocery store. Fresh are no better than dry for this purpose, though.\n\n * Patricia Pender says\n\nI bought some dry bay leaves for my cabinets due to those nasty moths. Just\nwondering, when I sniffed bay leaves, I couldn’t detect much of any smell. I’m\nthinking maybe the moths could smell them better than a human. You think maybe\nI should buy a better brand of bay leaves? Thanks, especially since this moth\nbreak-out is driving me crazy.\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nIf you don’t smell a noticeable scent then, yes, they’re old and should be\nreplaced.\n\n 13. Jane says\n\nThank you.\n\nReply\n\n 14. Adrienne says\n\nThought I’d taken care of the pantry moths last summer. Nope. Just saw one of\nthe little buggers on the kitchen ceiling! ACK! I can only blame myself-was\nnot perfectly scrupulous in storage of newly purchased things like-brown sugar\nand did not have the white sugar in a proper jar. Yes, I got lazy. Not looking\nforward to cleaning out everything and doing this all over again-but, since I\ndidn’t learn the lessons the first time-guess this will keep me on point from\nnow on. Like the idea of wiping down the jars with anti-septic cloths. Hope\nothers will learn (as I will) from my mistakes, and do not let your guard down\nwith these bugs-they do not go away. Ever.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nIsn’t it frustrating? Wiping things down always seems silly to me, too, until\nI skip it and wind up back at square one fighting those darned things again.\n\n 15. Katie Berry says\n\nHi Sally, You can subscribe to my newsletter!\n\nReply\n\n * Irma says\n\nHow can I subscribe to your newsletter. I cleaned everything with soap and\nvinegar and a little SOBs are back. Now I put all the teabags and wrapping\npaper, aluminum paper and anything else that was wrapped in plastic in the\nfreezer. I had already thrown everything out and bought new stuff and put it\nNew plastic containers. Never had anything like this before in my life.\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Irma, I’m sorry you’re dealing with these pesky things. Be sure to check\nfor any gaps in and around your cupboards then caulk any you find. Many\nreaders say they’ve found pantry moths nesting in gaps, and caulking kept them\nfrom coming back.\n\nAlso, if you’d like to subscribe to my newsletter, the link is in the sidebar.\nOr you can sign up on this page.\n\nTake care, Katie\n\n 16. anna g says\n\nWe had an infestation last year when i went out of town for 3 weeks and did\nnot have on air conditioning in August. When I got back, i saw many of the\nworm crawling up my wasll. They do not appear in my pantry anymore because we\ncleaned it and have not put food in there. But, they would show up in traps in\nevery area of our house. We were down to maybe 2 every couple nights flying\naround (we killed those) and were hoping for the best. Now it is spring and we\nkilled one last night and one 2 nights ago. We have looked everywhere and have\ncleaned all rooms and closets. We can not figure out where they are gettinf\nfood from. Will chemicals work to kill them? If we put bay leaves out,\neverywhere in the house...will that help?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nBay leaves don’t kill them, they just deter them.\n\n 17. Michael Wilson says\n\nThe vacuum cleaner is a quick and easy way to get any moths or cocoons you\nfind. If you’re skilled, you can even catch the buggers with the vacuum\ncleaner when they’re flying around! (Make it a game!) The wand attachment is\nparticularly useful for capturing them up near the ceiling, and for getting\ninto those hard-to-reach corners. I go on a vacuum hunt about four times a\nday, and we’re down from many dozens of them flying around to seeing maybe one\nor two per day, or some days none. Due to the size of our pantry and the\namount of stuff in it, we’re sort of trying a piece-meal approach to keeping\nthem under control until we reach the point where I’ll be ripping out all the\nshelving in the pantry and basically remodeling it. At that point is when\nit’ll be convenient to take the more intensive (and more effective) steps. But\nuntil then, the vacuum cleaner is quite useful and effective.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThat works, too!\n\n 18. Nikki says\n\nThanks for the article – have been dealing with these pesky things and am\ntaking the over reaction approach and followed all your advice plus even\nsprinkled diatomaceous earth in nooks and crannies of pantry to ensure death\nof these things. I am also wiping down EVERYTHING that will be going back into\narea and even delaying and rearranging zones in kitchen. But to my questions —\nI have found they like the bedroom closet directly across from kitchen area\n(small house) and am concerned about them being in clothing or having little\nnest thingys in there!! Has anyone had any experience with this at all or come\nacross this? IF so, any suggestions other than obviously laundrying everything\nin site? Any help is appreciated!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI’d take everything out of the closet and launder it all then, while the\ncloset is empty, vacuum it from top to bottom. Hope that helps!\n\n 19. Jennifer says\n\nWhere do you all live? Are they a problem everywhere? I’m surprised I’ve never\ndealt with them, living in inner city sf and Oakland for so long\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI didn’t encounter them until I moved to the Midwest.\n\n * Jennifer says\n\nI live in the SF Bay Area and have been in a battle with them for months. They\nare the worst!\n\nRight now I have most of my food in OXO Pop containers, which has helped. If\nanything comes to me infested, it stays in that one container instead of\nspreading. For my spices, I bought glass jars and decanted all of my spices\ninto those. Noticed webbing in my sesame seeds and crushed red pepper today.\nBummed about that but happy it appears to be limited to those two spices only.\n\nI vacuumed and wiped all of our cupboards with a vinegar/essential oil\nsolution. But pheromone traps in the pantry, which are still picking up some,\nbut not nearly as many as when I started. I vacuum up any moths I find, which\nat this point is anywhere from 0 – 5 a day. This is a war of attrition but at\nthis point, I know I am winning the battle. Consistency is key.\n\n 20. Jan says\n\nWe had infestation of pantry moths -started with bird seed stored in our\ngarage but some got into our house. Cleaned everything- found eggs on chamois\nand leaf bags! Found that hanging those sticky fly paper rolls helped better\nthan the pricier traps.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThat’s a great tip. Thank you!\n\n 21. Katie Berry says\n\nYes, Rubbermaid containers are considered air-tight. Be sure to use clean\nones! Ziploc bags can be airtight–check after closing to make sure air doesn’t\nescape when you gently squeeze them so you know you’ve got a good seal.\n\nReply\n\n * Kristin says\n\nOh thanks so much for the quick reply, Katie!! Fantastic!! I have a bunch of\nrubbermaid already. And I only found evidence of bugs being in one, but likely\nmy kids left the lid of that cereal container cracked. I’m currently spraying\nwater/peppermint oil all over my clean empty pantry!! Thanks again! And good\ntip on squeezing ziplocs to check air leakage. I”m on the war path...\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nGo get ’em!\n\n 22. FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ says\n\nI have spent the entire summer trying to get rid of indian meal moths in my\nbasement boiler room. This pest has gotten the better of me and I feel like\nthey are laughing at my futile attempts to get rid of them. I have used over\n50 or so of those pheremone traps only to see how badly they have infested the\nbasement. Do they eat wood because there is no food source available and I\nhave only seen them there. Please someone help I’m losing my mind.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThey can eat paper, yes. Chances are they’re laying eggs in your boiler room.\nRemove everything, sweep it top to bottom, including the ceiling. Clean\neverything inside and out before putting it back.\n\n 23. Deborah Denny says\n\nThanks for this thorough and helpful posting! I’ve been researching pantry\npests all day, after finding larvae in my spaghetti. Here’s what I’m still\nconfused about – to keep the problem gone once I solve it, I’m supposed to\nfreeze items from the store before putting them in the pantry. Ok, rice,\nspaghetti, cereal... but sugar (?)... tea? cookies? crackers? spices in\noriginal plastic containers? I can’t find a list and unfortunately “dry goods”\nis too vague for my clueless brain 🙂 Thanks for any advice!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nYou’re right, it is an imprecise term, isn’t it? My general rule is to freeze\nanything that only has a paper wrapping: flour, white sugar, dry pasta, oats,\nsometimes rice. If it’s sold in airtight plastic bags within a box — cereal,\ncookies, crackers — it probably hasn’t attracted moths so it’s safe to skip\nfreezing. Tea has tannins which repel moths, anyway, so I don’t bother with\nthat. I hope that helps to clarify!\n\n * Deborah Denny says\n\nThank you, I really appreciate it. I don’t want to be doing this all over\nagain next month 🙂\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nYou’re welcome. I know it’s an annoying chore but if you follow the steps\ncarefully you won’t have to repeat it. 🙂\n\n 24. Carole C Sinclair says\n\nI too tried to request news letter and couldn’t. Are you planning to start the\nletters again?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI don’t plan to at this time.\n\n 25. ashley says\n\nwhat kills the nasty maggot looking worm ffs its disgusting!!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThey’re gross, aren’t they? Treat them like you would a spider you found in\nthe house: smash it in toilet paper and flush.\n\n 26. Tracey A says\n\nWe battled these buggers for 3 long years. Took all the advice: cleaned, threw\nout food, swept daily, kept NO food in our cupboards, even caulked around all\nthe cabinets. They would disappear for a few months, and then come back. We\nfinally laid plastic in our kitchen and took all of our cupboards off the\nwall. Guess where they were hiding? Took them all outside, scrubbed them with\na wire brush, bleached them and let them dry in the sunlight. Hung them back\nup and we have been moth free for over 1 year now. My guess is that they were\nactually breaking through the caulk every few months, after making us think\nthey were gone, but finally pulling the cupboards off the wall let us find and\nget rid of the real nest.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nOh my goodness, that was a LOT of work!\n\n 27. Connie says\n\nI am putting everything outside in backyard while it’s cold & completely\ncleaning pantry! I just cleaned out Cabinet sprinkled bay leaves put spaghetti\ninto plastic containers.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHope you see the end of them!\n\n * Suzan says\n\nI find consolation in that someone else is spending there days the same way as\nme.\n\n 28. Hildie says\n\nI have a downstairs apartment and my roomer (who was negligent in storing\nfood) created the infestation. I did all of the above and seems like its ok.\nHowever, they also came upstairs! I have checked out all my upstairs\ncupboards, etc and do not see anything. My problem is: I see maybe 1 every\nother day or so and hunt it down till I kill it! Does that mean they are still\nhatching somewhere? Does spraying with any pesticide help?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nUgh, negligent roomers create all sorts of problems, don’t they? If you’re\nstill seeing them then, yes, they’re hatching somewhere. I’d recommend giving\nall the cabinets a good wipedown, including the bottoms of shelves. If you’ve\ngotten rid of the source and have stored your dry goods in airtight containers\nthey’ll eventually go away — just keep killing the ones you see.\n\n 29. Sandra P Chiles says\n\nI am handicapped and cannot stand for long, cannot get on ladders and in\ngeneral my housekeeping has gone to pot since I got this cancer 4 years ago.\nWe had the moths, seemed to get rid of them with some traps, but I know all my\nshelves are not clean and haven’t been for awhile. I have hired housekeeping a\nfew times a year but cannot afford much of that. Here in the Dallas area\ncleaning services are real expensive. So just today, I opened my pantry in the\nutility room and I see 50-75 moths around a cracker box. Dumped the box\nquickly into a plastic trash bag, sealed it and out it went but I am left with\nMANY visible adult moths. OH me, I just don’t have the energy to do all the\ncleaning involved, and that is just one pantry, not talking about my kitchen,\nall those shelves and the rest of the house. Feeling overwhelmed.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI’m so sorry, Sandra. Have you contacted Cleaning for a Reason? They offer\nfree house cleaning services for cancer patients. It’s a cause dear to my\nheart.\n\n 30. Leslie says\n\nOh boy! I had NO IDEA what these things were... UNTIL I GOT THEM LAST\nNOVEMBER! I’m practically insane now, because of those disgusting creatures\n????. I wish I would’ve read these articles at first. I now have them ALL OVER\nthe house & garage. I’ve did practically everything listed except the\npeppermint oil & bay leaves. They’ve taken to the main bathroom too...in ALL\nstages, so I’m not sure where they’re coming from now. I’d like to burn the\nhouse down & start over...that’s how bad it is. Any help or suggestions?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nVacuum up any moths or cocoons that you see. Toss the vacuum bag or wash the\nvacuum cylinder. Follow the advice about keeping dry goods in air-tight\ncontainers and disposing of those which have contaminants. Wash your linens.\nRepeat.\n\n 31. Mitzi Pederson says\n\nOk just moved into the house and pantry moths are not bad, but I need to rid\nthem now. So you are saying wash all shelf’s and walls with soapy hot water\nwith peppermint in the vinegar 50 and water 50 then wash down all cans, bags,\nplastic containers etc. I just bought groceries, but have not opened anything\nas of now so can I wipe all down and be ok? I have chips, plastic bags of\nsealed rice and boxes of rice in sealed boxes. I have sprayed witha potent bug\nspray and killed 4 moths and a larvae. I do not think I am invested with them,\nbut need to stop them now!!! Then do I put out bay leaves? Thank you,\nFrustrated!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nSounds like you’re already on top of things, Mitzi. I’d recommend wiping\neverything down, transferring dry goods to airtight containers and putting a\nfew bay leaves on the shelves in an open container.\n\n 32. Vicki says\n\nCan you please explain more about freezing new items? What should I freeze and\nwhat’s the purpose of this?thank you\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nSince pantry moth eggs and larvae aren’t always visible in dry goods (e.g.,\nrice and other grains, flours, etc.), freezing will kill them.\n\n * joanna says\n\nhow long do I need to keep the items in the freezer to kill the eggs?\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nAt least 3 days.\n\n 33. Vicki says\n\nAlso, I can see them in the crevaces of the roof above the pantry, does that\nmean they are likely to be coming from the pantry? So frustrating, I have\nthoroughly cleaned and thrown out open items so many times but they keep\ncoming back, these things are relentless!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThey really are relentless, and so frustrating, too! It’s entirely possible\nthat they’re coming in through those crevices. You might consider using a\nclear caulk or something similar.\n\n 34. Katie Berry says\n\nIf something’s chewing through bags, it’s either a rodent or a kid who doesn’t\nknow how to open packages. I can’t help you with the latter, but you might\nwant to read about how to get rid of mice.\n\nReply\n\n 35. Jim Jennings says\n\nI and my neighbours have been battling them for years so thanks for all the\ntips.I even often find them between pages of books or reports in my office.\nFinally its an incentive for purging. My moth traps are filled up very quickly\nand I am constantly killing them. Found they like to hang from the stipple\nceiling as well as underneath the kitchen cabinets. They even manage to chew\nthrough plastic wrap to get into new foodstuffs and lay eggs and webs.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nIt’s crazy how they get into all sorts of nooks and crannies and only come out\njust when we think we’ve finally conquered them.\n\n 36. Thuranie Aruliah says\n\nI’m going to try your home made cleaner on my larder cupboard – with\npeppermint oil. Your site has helped me deal with an infestation of pantry\nmoths, but I still see odd ones emerging and sticking to my trap inside the\nempty cupboard every day or so, two weeks after clearing and cleaning the\ncupboard following your advice. Threw out so much dry food that it hurt and\neverything is going into Kilner jars now, but the jars and cans are all piled\non my kitchen table as I don’t want to put anything back in the cupboard until\nthat moth trap stays empty!\n\nSo these moths are still emerging – but what on earth are the larvae living in\nor on? There’s nothing left in there! And I can’t see anything moving except\ndying moths!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nA lot of the comments on this article suggest checking to see if there are\ngaps between your cupboards and walls, because pantry moths nest there. If so,\ncaulk the gap. Hope that helps!\n\n 37. Peter C Timpson Jr says\n\nI have had these buffers for over a year now. I’ve emptied out cabinets\nmultiple times, wiped cabinets down with 50/50 solution bleach/water and then\nI’ll see them in the ceiling of my kitchen.there is a 3\\4 gap between the\ncabinets and the ceiling. I put both traps on top of cabinet between that gap\nand in a bout 3 months it was filled. Other than jamming bay leaves in the gap\nall around cabinets, is there any way to get them if they are out of reach?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nA vacuum cleaner hose should reach. Use the crevice attachment. Might want to\ncaulk up the gap, too.\n\n * Joanna says\n\nI am at the verge of a nervous breakdown, because I seem not to be able to get\nrid of indian meal moths!!!! I don’t know what to do anymore; I wiped all my\ncabinets, pantry (I even painted the pantry); and they seem to be still there;\npantry is shared with our laundry/furnace room and they seem to be still\nsomewhere in the laudry; they get caught everyday in the traps (ocasionally i\nkill 1-2 around the house, even upstairs in the bedrooms-is this normal ?) I\nvacuumed the walls, I put some peppermint oil in different spots!!!! I don’t\nhave any food in the house whatsoever, everything is out, except for spices\nthat are in glass or plastic jars!!!! what should I do???!!!! please help!!\nAnother problem I think might be our garage!!!! We seem to have a lot of the\nmoths there!!!! (could it be in the birds food? )I am affraid i am bringing\nthem back to the house!!! also i removed all my clothes from closets and put\nin the garage in the plastic bins (i thought I have clothes moths too, which\nafter a research i don’t think I do); I bring clothes slowly home, wash and\ndry them in hot temperatures!!! We fogged the garage already and i used some\nspray inside home in the corners and crevices but it doesn’t seem to help,\nthey still get caught in traps!!! please advice what else can I do? Sorry for\na very long msg but i don’t what to do anymore; thank you\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nYes, it’s probably in the bird food! Move that stuff into sealed 5-gallon\nbuckets then clean the garage. They may be coming into your house through the\ngarage entrance — the things can get through even tiny gaps in the door. Some\nof the other people who’ve left comments said they found them in crevices\nbetween their kitchen cabinets and the wall, so look for those kinds of gaps,\ntoo. Fogging won’t kill them, unfortunately. You’ve got to find where they’re\nhiding and clean them out, then seal that area.\n\n 38. Leslie says\n\nAnother culprit is birdseed. My mom used to spread newly-bought birdseed on a\nshear pan and bake it at 300 degrees for 20 minutes or so to kill off any\nlarva. A side benefit is that any seed that lands on the grass under your\nfeeders will not sprout.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nGreat tip!\n\n 39. Katie Berry says\n\nThanks for pointing out that typo. It’s so funny how spellcheck permits things\nlike that, and I don’t catch them until someone else does.\n\nReply\n\n 40. Carina barberi says\n\nHello please help 911 I just killed 40 moth maggots and moths from the ceiling\nof my kitchen all over next I’m cleaning my pantry it’s just a lot of work ,\nbut the ones from my kitchen ceiling keep coming back what do I do ???\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nFirst, vacuum or dust the ceiling. Then, lightly spray it ceiling with a\nvinegar-based cleaner (here’s a homemade one). If your ceiling isn’t textured,\nspray heavily and use a cloth to wipe it after spraying. If it is textured,\nyou need to stick with a light misting. Continue to dust/vacuum and spray\ndaily for a couple of weeks in addition to doing all of the other steps\nmentioned in this article.\n\n 41. Gary Naman says\n\nAfter reading this blog and stripping the pantry bare I called an entomologist\nat a pest control company and he said it’s fairly easy...and it is! 1. Buy a\ngallon of white vinegar at the grocery, a large spray bottle, and several\nrolls of paper towels. While stripping the pantry bare, 2) Spray generously\neach bag, can, spice, bottle with FULL STRENGTH white vinegar making sure to\nspray into the caps and threads of bottles and around edges of storage\ncontainers. 3 While spraying, closely examine every package and look for the\nsource (we found ours in an acrylic canister with a rubber gasket. and a tight\nmetal locking device). 4) Discard all open packages and put them in a garbage\nbag — be sure to seal the garbage bag(s) and take it / them out of the house.\n5) GENEROUSLY spray any straw baskets, etc. several times at different\nintervals (the eggs are very small and can get between the weaves). 4) If you\nhave room in your freezer, store unopened tea boxes, etc. in the freezer for\n2-3 days. 6) Fortunately the gestation period for meal moths is short but it\ncan vary with the temperature — if the weather is warm, the gestation period\nis shorter. 7). Generously spray the shelves, walls and ceiling of the pantry\nSEVERAL times and wipe them down each time you spray. 8) Keep the pantry doors\nclosed to contain the moths in a viewable area. 9) Repeat #5 several times for\n2-3 days, each time squishing moths and larvae as you encounter them. By the\nend of the first day you should see fewer moths flying around and by the\nsecond day you should finally be nearly free of moths. To be sure you’ve\nkilled all the eggs, larvae and moths, wait a few days (depending on the\ntemperature) after seeing the last moth before restocking the pantry.\n\nWe did our pantry on Sunday, by Sunday night we saw fewer moths, on Monday\neven fewer, on Tuesday fewer still, and this morning, Wednesday, I killed one\nmoth. I sprayed several times a day Monday & Tuesday and if I don’t see any\nmoths tomorrow, we’ll put everything back.\n\nThe best part??? We took the opportunity to clean out the pantry of “stuff”\nwe’ve accumulated over the years and got rid of “stuff” we only used once\nseveral years ago.\n\nHave fun!.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI’m glad to hear you’ve had such wonderful results! Keep in mind that full-\nstrength vinegar is rather acidic and can cause paint to bubble, corrode metal\n(like cabinet pulls and hinges), and damage other soft surfaces. That’s why I\nrecommended the 50-50 vinegar and water solution — it reduces acidity so it\ndoesn’t cause damage, while the components in vinegar that deter pantry moths\nremain effective. 🙂\n\n 42. Katie Berry says\n\nThey don’t eat through anything — they don’t have teeth. They can, however,\nget into very small cracks like space under box lids. I explain at length in\nthe article above about how and where to store things.\n\nReply\n\n 43. Don says\n\nThe larvae are like little tan worms that seem to like crawling across your\nceiling. For months I was swatting the moths (they are especially active at\nnight when lights are out), but I never noticed the larvae until I found one\nhanging by a thread of web. Then I noticed a lot of them! Almost the same\ncolor as my ceiling but they slither out from the pantries across the ceiling.\nThey seem to like the corners where they wrap themselves into a cacoon. Now I\nam swatting both moths and larvae and will dispatch whatever dry goods may be\ninfested. Thanks for the tip on vinegar and bay leaves, I will toss and clean\nthis week!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nGood luck! They’re not fun to deal with, but persistence pays off.\n\n 44. Janet Apostoliuk says\n\nJust wondering – plastic wrap,foil wrap and other wraps – do these need to be\ntossed? Are closed boses ok to keep?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nNo, you don’t need to toss wraps or other non-edible things. Closed boxes can\nstill contain moths and their larvae, though. If the food inside is sealed in\na cello package, transfer it to an air-tight container and toss the box.\n\n 45. Nancy says\n\nI have a strange situation, my moths are in my laundry. I’m progressively\npulling things out and cleaning and will start doing even more tomorrow. But\nwhat could be making them so happy in my bathroom/ laundry?? We have no pets.\nPlease help\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nMoths love fabric and feast on keratin — a natural protein found in non-\nsynthetic fabrics. Storing dirty clothing in the closet or basket leaves\nbehind larvae there, too. Washing in cold water doesn’t kill the larvae, so\nthe cycle continues. Try washing everything in the hottest temperature each\nitem can handle then, while you’re doing the laundry, vacuum and scrub your\ncloset and dresser drawers. Hope that helps!\n\n 46. Maura MD says\n\nThese are great instructions and I really, really appreciate them. I wasn’t\nable to find other clear instructions and information online, to deal with\nthis problem. I just wish you hadn’t made the mother-in-law comment. How would\nany reader feel who is a mother in law and reads this? It’s a hurtful and\nunnecessary addition to an otherwise excellent post.\n\nIf you don’t like your own mother-in-law, it’s absolutely your prerogative to\npost about that/her on your website, if you decide to do so. But cutting down\nother women with generalizations and stereotypes? We can all do better than\nthat. And we need to do better, if things are ever going to get better for\nwomen and girls.\n\nNow off to clean my cupboards – and again, thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThanks for your input.\n\n 47. Abbey says\n\nWe have been fighting these pests for over a year now. At first, it was\nmistaken identity, I didn’t know what they were. Then we figured it out, and\ncleaned the baking cabinet, but my husband never got any pantry traps (I was\naway). By then, they were in all food areas of the kitchen. We cleaned\neverything and threw out lots of food, securing the rest in plastic bags and\nair-tight containers. CAUTION, that solution will not stop them. The moths can\neven get into factory sealed plastic! They also love the cardboard boxes that\ncereal and mixes come in. PULL OUT the drawers, I’ve found many cocoons right\nin the slider mechanisms. Also, a wet Q-tip can clear out the “shelf\nsupporting” holes in cupboards. I’ve found cocoons there, too. Thanks, Katie\nfor this site, now that all food areas (and ceiling/wall corners) have been\ncleaned, I will use the 50/50 solution, bay leaves, and peppermint oil.\nSUGGESTION: Place a pantry moth trap in all enclosed, previously infested,\nareas as a sign that either they are gone!!! or to catch any remaining ones.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nYour tip on using a Q-tip in the shelf supporting holes is brilliant!\n\n 48. Kay says\n\nI am dealing with this. Everything is washed and frozen, but my pantry is\nhuge. If I vacuum them up, I am afraid they will continue their life cycle in\nmy vacuum.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThat’s why I advise cleaning the vacuum afterward.\n\n 49. MothMadness says\n\nWe have been dealing with these guys for over a year now. By time we figured\nout that they were what they were and not just bugs comming in since the\ninstallation of a doggy door. I have cleaned and taken care of any food\nsources but they seemed to have moved onto new areas of my house even a\ncompletely different floor. I’m not sure what to do now since this has gone\nway beyond the normal since they have no access to food. I even found them\nmaking their cacoon webs in the dry products in my craft room. Any suggestions\non what could be keeping them around without access to food sources. I keep\neverything not bottled or canned in a separate refrigerator for this exact\nreason.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThey’ll lay eggs wherever they can do it without being disturbed, so your best\nbet is to go through everything and dust, wipe, or mop it.\n\n 50. Jess says\n\nHi\n\nI have an infestation of pantry moths and little worms ? my concern is... my\npantry is used on one side to store a whole lot of unused kitchen goods that\nare in cardboard boxes and on the other side is food...\n\nI had a bad infestation about a year ago but thought it was ok u til bam I\nstart seeing a million moths and worms on the ceiling and in cupboard...\n\nDo I have to chuck out the cardboard boxes or can I just wipe over them with\nvinegar... as silly as it sounds there is a sentimental meaning with all the\nstuff in boxes and wasn’t quite ready to discard the boxes yet as they are all\nnew (not food items, things like kitchen ware gifts)\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThese moths love to breed in cardboard boxes, as do many other household\npests. If you absolutely can’t discard the boxes yet, you might want to put\nthem into plastic tubs with lids.\n\n 51. Catherine Hines says\n\nI have these moths. I just took everything out of the pantry and have an\nexterminator coming tomorrow, Do I need to discard spices that are in bottles\nor tin cans? I have seen a couple in the cat’s fountain out on the lanai.\nThere is no food there. So how do I get rid of these moths? Maybe once a week\nI’ll see one buzz through.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nYour exterminator can make recommendations appropriate to your situation and\nthe actual pest involved. In general, though, if something is in a bottle or\ntin can it’s almost impossible for moths to lay eggs in there, so you should\nbe okay.\n\n 52. sue says\n\nI found infestation of the pantry moth in my dog food I put the dog food\noutside on the porch should I get rid of it I was going to Swift through it\nand salvage what I can for the dog should I throw it away can the pantry moths\nstill live outside still getting cold at night will they try to get back into\nthe house\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nMoth eggs and larvae are very small, so you might not see every speck of them.\nIf it were me, I wouldn’t want to risk bringing them back into the house. So,\nI’d throw away the infested dog food and buy a new bag then keep it in an air-\ntight container.\n\n 53. Sherri says\n\nSOOOOO helpful. Been fighting these for 6 months and losing my dang mind.\nAppreciate the help!! Before I found this, I was ready to throw a match in the\npantry. God Bless You.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThank you, I’m happy to have been able to help!\n\n 54. SHAWN WILSON says\n\nWhen you say to use the Bay leaves are you talking about fresh or can you use\nthe dried ones from the spice dept?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nFresh or dried both work.\n\n 55. SHAWN WILSON says\n\nMy daughter just moved into an apartment and the moths were there already. The\nkitchen was filthy so I am going to assume thats part of the problem. We did\nclean it but just with soap and water. I will go back through it and use the\n50/50 solution and then a bit of bleach. The small amount of food we put in\nthere came from my house so I know its ok. It has been there for two days so\ndo you think we need to throw that all away now too?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nDon’t combine bleach with the 50/50 vinegar solution, please! It creates\nchlorine gas, and while that might kill pantry moths it could harm your\ndaughter, too. As for the food, I’d suggest putting it into air-tight\ncontainers right away.\n\n 56. Jennifer says\n\nMy kitchen became infested with pantry moths and larvae about a month ago. I\ngot 2 traps that are working. However, I continue to see the worms every\ncouple of days, usually three or four. They are travelling across my kitchen.\nToday I took everything out the shelves, washed glass items in soapy scalding\nwater. I wiped down the inside of the shelves with pure vinegar. I also just\nnow put a few things in the freezer–thanks for that suggestion. I actually am\nout of bay leaves so am going to the store to buy a bunch plus peppermint oil.\nI washed the walls I could reach. I’m just hoping those awful worms will be\ngone. I especially do not want them going to any other part of the house. I’m\nbuying more vinegar and will keep washing down the kitchen and hope for the\nbest. This is the first time in my life that I’ve had this problem. This is\nawful! Thank you for all the great tips. I will try as many as possible.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Jennifer, These things are so frustrating, aren’t they? I hope to hear back\nthat you’ve got them under control. Best, Katie\n\n * Jennifer says\n\nThis is an update from my previous comment. I have made an important\ndiscovery. Last weekend when I was cleaning I noticed that several worms\nappeared after wiping down the counters with pure vinegar. This included\nwiping the face of the electrical outlets in my kitchen. I was wondering where\nthose worms suddenly came from and realized that the only common thing\nregarding their locations were the electrical outlets. I decided to go with my\ntheory that the worms had come out of the outlets. I do not keep small\nappliances on my counter tops. They are stored in cupboards. Therefore, the\noutlets are open and available for something to go inside. Since you cannot\nspray or stuff anything into an outlet, I decided to cover all of them with\noutlet covers. I used clear plastic singles. I covered every electrical outlet\nin my kitchen including the spare where the exhaust fan is plugged in inside\nthe cabinet above my stove. That was a week ago and since then I have not seen\nany worms at all. I truly believe the moths were laying eggs in the outlets\nand the worms were in there. I strongly suggest that you go to the hardware\nstore and get the electrical outlet covers and install them as soon as\npossible. Wipe the front of the outlet with a cloth dampened with pure white\nvinegar first and then insert the plugs. I hope this helps others with this\nhorrible problem.\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThanks for the update, Jennifer. I’d never have thought of that solution!\n\n 57. Rose says\n\nBought dried chili peppers and corn husk to make tamales. Started seeing moths\nand discovered larve in my pantry yesterday. Cleaned and threw away all grain\nproducts. Found where they hatched in both peppers and husks. Worked all day.\nThis morning adult moth walking around like he owns the pantry! Thanks for the\ninfo!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Rose, Thanks for the laugh about the adult moth walking around like he owns\nthe place! Hope you find some relief with these tips.\n\n 58. Geneva Smitley says\n\nI even found one in my pepper shaker today. Starting to wage my war on\nthem—again. I did all of the above suggestions, but didn’t do every cabinet.\nShame on me, cause I think that it works.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Geneva, No shame — who wants to do more work than they think they should?\nBut, yup, every cabinet... and no open containers of any kind.\n\n 59. Barb Nessle says\n\nFYI: While doing a pantry moth clean, I found half a dozen...live... in my\nSEALED jar of organic bay leaves.\n\nReply\n\n 60. Laurie Hutcheson/Steven Ashbaugh says\n\nThey know we’re talking about them. They are coming out of hiding. We’ve been\nfighting these things forever, it seems. We washed our pantry down with bleach\nand water. It seemed to help for awhile but then they came back. Our pantry\nhas a lot of cracks in the wall. We also find them under the shelves. We went\nout and bought a hand-held bug zapper we keep in the pantry. It helps but I\nreally want to get rid of them. I’m going to try the bay leaves and see how\nths works. If you have any other ideas PLEASE let us know.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Laurie/Steven, I think you’re right: they come out when we say their names.\n\n 61. Denise Ackerly says\n\nFor all still suffering after numerous treatments. Try shopping at a different\ngrocery store. Or if u shop several try to narrow or use only 1.\n\nReply\n\n 62. Nadia says\n\nThank you for this post! 10 days ago I noticed a long brown coloured skinny\nworm on my kitchen ceiling. I thought maybe it came from my bag of potatoes\nthat I had just bought. I hate insects but I was brave and killed it.\n\nThen 3 days ago I opened my cupboard that I store dry food and saw 4 moths!!!\nI killed them and came across this post. I was on top of it right away!\n\n-threw out all the food and boxes and shelf liners in the garbage -cleaned all the dishes -cleaned every surface including all the little peg holes in the cupboards (used a toothpick to search for anything inside each hole). First I scrubbed with warm soapy water, then bleach, then 50-50 warm water and vinegar. I also took a toothpick and slid along any tiny crack that separates ceiling and cupboards. -yesterday I set pantry moth traps and placed new shelf liners -Went to work today (day 3) and came home to find a single moth on one of the traps, the little bugger was still moving!! -cried\n\nI’m here to read again to see if there’s anything I missed which is when I\nnoticed the comment section.\n\nHere’s my question: since I saw a moth in a trap, does that mean that I have\nto start over the cleaning process?? There are so many tips in the comment\nsection such as vacuuming before scrubbing, taking a qtip with cleaning\nsolution to the peg holes, covering wall outlets, using caulking in all the\ncracks, etc.?? Or do you think I can just continue? I can’t bear the thought\nof having to clean everything again I’m exhausted.\n\nAlso do you know the exact stages of a moth and how it starts (larva egg etc)\nI’m confused about that. The reason I ask is because of that long worm I saw\nlast week. Is that one of the stages?\n\nI really appreciate it and sorry for the long comment I’m so frustrated I hate\npests!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Nadia, I have no idea what kind of worm that was, but I wonder if it was a\nweevil? As far as repeating the steps after finding a moth in the trap, I’d\njust stick with keeping your food tightly sealed and cleaning the kitchen as\nusual.\n\n 63. CAROL says\n\nI have been fighting these nasty things for about three weeks. Broom to get\nthem off the ceiling and I sit with a fly swatter. I have three ‘safe rooms’\nwhere there are no moths. I have washed, removed cupboard shelves..well you\nget the pix. And I have bay leaves everywhere and moth catchers. I am about\nthe rip my hair out. Any other suggestions before I lose my mind and have no\nfood?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Carol, Have you transferred all boxed food items into air-tight containers\nand disposed of the boxes? That’s where they often hide.\n\n 64. Lee says\n\nKeep in mind that ‘dry goods’ includes nuts and seeds. When I cleaned out my\npantry I found the worst infestation in an open bag of walnuts.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Lee, Excellent point. In this context, “dry goods” refers to any foods not\nin a can or jar, or which don’t require refrigeration or freezing. Nuts and\nseeds definitely constitute dry goods. Thanks!\n\n 65. Joanne says\n\nHas anyone ever tried natural methods using parasites such as trichogramma\nwasps??? I am thinking of using this method, but just curious to know from\nsomeone who might have already used these. Any thoughts?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Joanne, The use of Trichogramma wasps to kill moths is an outdoor practice\nfollowed by farmers, plant nurseries, and gardeners. Most people\nunderstandably don’t like the idea of growing wasps in their homes.\n\n 66. Danea Avey says\n\nHow in the heck are they getting into sealed packages? That is what i cannot\nfigure out.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nDid you see that link above about the FDA saying that a certain amount of\n“contaminants” in food is acceptable? Those contaminants include pantry moths\nand their eggs, so they’re in the package before it’s ever sealed at the\nplant.\n\nBon appetit.\n\n 67. Winifred FRancis says\n\nMy pantry housed all of my MANY cookbooks... I have wiped down the books with\nClorox wipes and remove all the grains (thrown out) etc. i can’t just throw\nout hundreds of dollars in cook books. Any suggestions to ensure no more Re\ninfestation!\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Winifred, I love collecting cookbooks, too. Try spreading a layer of bay\nleaves behind them.\n\n 68. Heather says\n\nFrom the info/questions posted it sounds like they start From a food item or\ncontainer but also will invade cabinets that don’t have food in them. I’m in\nthe process of getting rid of them. I didn’t think I needed to worry about the\ncabinets that don’t have any type of food product in it but sounds like I need\nto?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Heather, As annoying as it is to do, cleaning out the other cabinets may\neliminate other places that pantry moths have infested.\n\n 69. Andy says\n\nI fought pantry moths for 2 years. Did all of the things that you are supposed\nto do. Cleaned, threw things out, sealed containers. Repeat, repeat. Nothing\nworked. Then I read about using pheramone traps. It took a few more months,\nthen there were simply no more moths. I keep a couple traps in the pantry just\nin case I bring something home that has moths in it, but I’m not concerned\nabout pantry moths anymore.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Andy, I’m glad you’ve had success with traps! Keeping a couple on hand is\nan excellent idea. Thanks for sharing it!\n\n 70. Barbie says\n\nIf you find moths in other rooms, does that mean they are laying eggs in those\nrooms too? Or, are the eggs just really in the kitchen area?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nHi Barbie, It can mean they’re breeding elsewhere or they may have been\nattracted into the room by food or in search of a place to breed.\n\n 71. sue says\n\nWe have been fighting the infestation for over a year now. At first it was\nconstant moths, then we had a lull and then for the past months, only worms,\nbut lots of them. Sometimes 10 or more a day. Why would there be only worms\nand no moths? You mention that freezing kills the moths and larvae – do you\nknow if it kills the eggs too? With it being winter, it will be easy for us to\nmove ALL our food outside to freeze and kill everything, so I can be sure that\nnone of those things have living moths or larvae in/on them, but what about\nthe eggs? Also, you make many references to putting things in “air-tight\ncontainers”. Honestly, at this point, I don’t even know what that means to\nthese beasts. It seems they can get into EVERYTHING! I have things with\nsilicone seals and are water-tight and they seem to get in. Screw caps are no\nmatch. Zip bags are gotten through. Clamp-top jars. There does not seem to be\nany container that I can find that they cannot get into, including new\npackaging. I don’t believe all these things came with the bugs already in them\nfrom the store. I have been around more years than I care to say and have\nNEVER had an issue like this. We must have brought in one thing at one time\nand it has caused this infestation that now can’t be gotten rid of.\nUnfortunately, I am considering resorting to chemical warfare next, coupled\nwith all your great suggestions. I previously covered all the shelf peg holes\nwith masking tape (still there after a year!) as they had been laying eggs\nthere. I like the idea of covering the outlets too – that may be next. The\ngood news is that so far (fingers crossed), they have only been spotted in the\nkitchen, and we do store some overflow food in the basement. I find they\nprefer items that are sweetened the best (granola, cookies, tea with sweet\nthings in it, even chocolate). I thought grain-type items were their favorite?\nI’m going crazy and really sick of all the food I’ve thrown away and wasted.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThese things really are frustrating, aren’t they? I’m glad you’ve isolated\nthem in the kitchen — that narrows the work required. As far as them\npreferring grains, I’ve found they aren’t very picky and will infest just\nabout everything. Be sure to wash canned goods, too — they like to breed in\nthe grooves around the lids.\n\n 72. Barabara Boday says\n\nI agree with your details , wonderful post.\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nThank you, Barabara!\n\n 73. Marjorie Molnick says\n\nHi Dees Wondering if you are still having a problem with the moths. I was\nhaving a problem during 2019 summer. Had my pantry closed completely redone,\nsealing off holes and painting. Looks beautiful. Cleaned the cabinet under the\nsink with vinegar and water several times. Also sealed up holes and painted.\nKept those traps in the closet too. Didn’t have any in November but started\nseeing them again end of December and now in 2020. I still have the problem.\nWe did have warm weather in NY. But I still like to know where they are coming\nfrom Just bought more traps. Get back to me. Like to know what you status is\nwith these pests.\n\nReply\n\n 74. Bonnie Pompei says\n\nDo the moths get inside the refrigerator ?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nI suppose they can if you leave the refrigerator doors open, just as a\nhousefly could get in there, too. It’s not their ordinary breeding or resting\nground, though, due to the lower temperatures. So, I wouldn’t worry about them\ninfesting food in the refrigerator if that’s what you’re wondering.\n\n 75. William Jackson says\n\nAfter I found the major source of my pantry moths (a big bag of sunflower\nseeds in the basement) and did all the obvious cleaning, I took care of the\nrest by giving them places to lay their eggs. I put out containers of grain\nproducts and emptied them at the beginning of every month. Seemed to work.\n\nEvery pest has its weakness. With pantry moths, it’s the 6 weeks or more\nbetween egg laying and pupating. I guess a monthly cleanup of the kitchen and\npantry would be a good idea for the same reason.\n\nReply\n\n 76. Heather C says\n\nHi, I desperately need help. I found larvae about 6 weeks ago in my pantry and\ndid a full scale clean with everything mentioned. I threw everything away,\nrejoined everything after freezer quarantine into plastic oxo containers and\nmason jars. After about 4 weeks of no larvae or anything, I started to see\nmoths. Immediately bought traps and started killing the suckers. Here’s the\ncatch, the moths have been in our upstairs bathroom (far away from the\npantry), and our mud room. I’ve now done another full scale clean expanding it\nto all mentioned areas and am still seeing them. I’ve thrown out everything\nand am spiraling out of control. Any ideas?\n\nReply\n\n * Katie Berry says\n\nUnfortunately, pantry moths are persistent. Some readers have found them\nbehind paneling and loose window trim. Others have discovered them behind\nfurniture, especially heavy bookcases and things that don’t get moved often.\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\n### Subscribe to My Newsletter\n\nNever miss a how-to. 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Larvae of the Indian meal moth feed upon grains, grain products, dried fruits, nuts, cereals, and a variety of processed food products. The Indian meal moth is also a common pantry pest.", "The Indian meal moth is a handsome moth with a wing expanse of nearly three- quarters of an inch. It is easy to distinguish from other grain pests by the peculiar markings of the forewings; they are reddish brown with a copper luster on the outer two-thirds, but whitish gray on the inner or body ends. The hind wings lack distinctive markings and are more or less uniformly gray. Adults can be seen resting on the grain surface or grain bin walls. The adults fly at night and are attracted to lights.", "The eggs of the Indian meal moth are whitish, ovate and very small. Because of their small size, they are difficult to see without the aid of a microscope. Eggs are deposited on the grain surface singularly or in groups of twelve to thirty.", "Newly hatched larvae are very small and difficult to see. Larger larvae are usually yellowish, greenish, or pinkish. Fully grown larvae are one-half to five-eights of an inch in length with a brownish head capsule. Larvae have three sets of legs near the head (thoracic legs) and five sets of prolegs on the abdomen. Larvae of the meal moth spin a web as they become fully grown and leave behind silken threads wherever they crawl. The webbing is often sufficiently abundant to attract attention. Loosely clinging webbing on the grain is characteristic of this pest.", "As long as the temperature within a grain bin or building where grain is stored remains above 50° F, the Indian meal moth can survive and reproduce. A typical life cycle (egg to adult) is completed in forth to fifty-five days. A potential for seven to nine generations per year exists; however, because of cool temperatures during the winter months fewer generations are usually completed. Under optimal conditions, the entire life cycle can be completed in approximately twenty-eight days.", "A mature female lays 100 to 300 eggs on food material, either singularly or in groups of twelve to thirty. Larvae begin to hatch in two to fourteen days, depending on environmental conditions. Newly hatched larvae feed on fine materials within the grain and are small enough to pass through a sixty mesh screen. For this reason, it is difficult to exclude larvae from most packaged foods and grain.", "However, larvae cannot chew through packages, so they must enter through a hole or at the seam. The larval stage lasts from two weeks to one year, and is responsible for grain losses. In grain, larval feeding is usually restricted to the top one to two inches. Large larvae feed on the grain germ. When mature, larvae spin a silken cocoon and transform into light-brown pupae. The cocoons and pupae can be seen on the grain surface and walls of grain bins. Adults emerge in four to thirty days, mate, and females lay the next generation of eggs. Adults live from five to twenty-five days.", "Direct damage to grain is the result of larvae feeding on the seed germ. In grain to be sold for human or animal consumption, meal moth feeding reduces the dry weight. At the same time, grain weight may actually increase because of water absorption; with an increase in water content mold can become a problem. The biggest reduction in value is the result of contamination by larvae that leave droppings and silken webs in the grain. The presence of live insects and insect parts can result in dockage of the grain when sold.", "On-farm grain storage, particularly corn, is increasing in Pennsylvania. Stored-grains offer compact food sources for a number of insect pests. Good management practices are aimed at excluding these insects while maintaining grain quality. The longer grain is held in storage, the greater the need to maintain good management practices such as sanitation and residual sprays. When proper management is ignored, populations of insects which have been feeding and reproducing in grain residues are free to infest new grain. Once in the new grain, the insects continue to eat and reproduce. Substantial numbers of grain infesting insects can reduce the value of grain, or render it unfit for processing or feeding. Indian meal moths in the grain result in reduced grain weight and dockage because of contamination by fecal material and webbing.", "Prevention is the best strategy to avoid Indian meal moth problems. Proper sanitation will help minimize the need to use pesticides. Good sanitation practices involve the removal of old grain and dust in and around the grain bin before storing new grain. This includes removing grain from corners, floors, and walls. Any grain remaining when a bin is emptied can harbor insect infestations which will move into the new grain.", "Another tactic which can be used to help prevent build-up of insect populations in stored grains is to periodically run the grain dryer fan. Increased air flow through the grain mass helps control the grain temperature and reduces moisture build-up, creating an unfavorable environment for the insects.", "Proper and consistent sanitation of the bins before the new grain is stored will usually protect grain up to six months. If the grain is to be stored for over six months, a residual insecticide application should be applied to the floor and structure walls. After the bin is filled, a residual spray should be applied to the grain surface. See the Penn State Agronomy Guide for specific control recommendations.", "Fumigation should be considered only if an emergency exists. Because fumigants are extremely hazardous, they must be handled with care.", "Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences research, extension, and resident education programs are funded in part by Pennsylvania counties, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.", "Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected groups. Nondiscrimination." ] }, "parsed_md": "Indian Meal Moth — Department of Entomology — Penn State University\n\nCoronavirus, Back To State Fall 2020\n\nInformation and resources for the Ag Sciences community.\n\nSkip to content Skip to navigation\n\nDepartment of Entomology\n\n## Site Navigation\n\n * Home\n * Majors & Minors\n * Graduate Program\n * Youth Programs\n * Alumni & Friends\n * Research\n\nPenn State » Ag Sciences » Entomology » Insect Advice from Extension » Fact\nSheets » Indian Meal Moth\n\nInsect Advice from Extension\n\n## Insect Advice from Extension\n\n * Fact Sheets\n * Animals\n * Christmas Trees\n * Field Crops\n * Fruit\n * Honey Bees (Apiculture)\n * Trees and Shrubs (Woody Ornamental Plants)\n * Spiders\n * Turfgrass\n * Urban and Public Health\n * Vegetables\n * Online Guides\n * Pesticide Information\n * Insect Image Gallery\n * Español Hoja de Información\n * Free eBooks\n * PA School and Childcare IPM Manual\n\n## Social Media\n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\nEntomology Graduate Program\n\nInfo\n\n## Share\n\n# Indian Meal Moth\n\nThe Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella (Hubner) is one of the most\ncommonly reported pests of stored grains in the United States. In Pennsylvania\nit is not a major problem, but can be troublesome occasionally. Larvae of the\nIndian meal moth feed upon grains, grain products, dried fruits, nuts,\ncereals, and a variety of processed food products. The Indian meal moth is\nalso a common pantry pest.\n\n##\n\nDESCRIPTION\n\nThe Indian meal moth is a handsome moth with a wing expanse of nearly three-\nquarters of an inch. It is easy to distinguish from other grain pests by the\npeculiar markings of the forewings; they are reddish brown with a copper\nluster on the outer two-thirds, but whitish gray on the inner or body ends.\nThe hind wings lack distinctive markings and are more or less uniformly gray.\nAdults can be seen resting on the grain surface or grain bin walls. The adults\nfly at night and are attracted to lights.\n\nThe eggs of the Indian meal moth are whitish, ovate and very small. Because of\ntheir small size, they are difficult to see without the aid of a microscope.\nEggs are deposited on the grain surface singularly or in groups of twelve to\nthirty.\n\nNewly hatched larvae are very small and difficult to see. Larger larvae are\nusually yellowish, greenish, or pinkish. Fully grown larvae are one-half to\nfive-eights of an inch in length with a brownish head capsule. Larvae have\nthree sets of legs near the head (thoracic legs) and five sets of prolegs on\nthe abdomen. Larvae of the meal moth spin a web as they become fully grown and\nleave behind silken threads wherever they crawl. The webbing is often\nsufficiently abundant to attract attention. Loosely clinging webbing on the\ngrain is characteristic of this pest.\n\n##\n\nLIFE CYCLE\n\nAs long as the temperature within a grain bin or building where grain is\nstored remains above 50° F, the Indian meal moth can survive and reproduce. A\ntypical life cycle (egg to adult) is completed in forth to fifty-five days. A\npotential for seven to nine generations per year exists; however, because of\ncool temperatures during the winter months fewer generations are usually\ncompleted. Under optimal conditions, the entire life cycle can be completed in\napproximately twenty-eight days.\n\nA mature female lays 100 to 300 eggs on food material, either singularly or in\ngroups of twelve to thirty. Larvae begin to hatch in two to fourteen days,\ndepending on environmental conditions. Newly hatched larvae feed on fine\nmaterials within the grain and are small enough to pass through a sixty mesh\nscreen. For this reason, it is difficult to exclude larvae from most packaged\nfoods and grain.\n\nHowever, larvae cannot chew through packages, so they must enter through a\nhole or at the seam. The larval stage lasts from two weeks to one year, and is\nresponsible for grain losses. In grain, larval feeding is usually restricted\nto the top one to two inches. Large larvae feed on the grain germ. When\nmature, larvae spin a silken cocoon and transform into light-brown pupae. The\ncocoons and pupae can be seen on the grain surface and walls of grain bins.\nAdults emerge in four to thirty days, mate, and females lay the next\ngeneration of eggs. Adults live from five to twenty-five days.\n\n##\n\nDAMAGE\n\nDirect damage to grain is the result of larvae feeding on the seed germ. In\ngrain to be sold for human or animal consumption, meal moth feeding reduces\nthe dry weight. At the same time, grain weight may actually increase because\nof water absorption; with an increase in water content mold can become a\nproblem. The biggest reduction in value is the result of contamination by\nlarvae that leave droppings and silken webs in the grain. The presence of live\ninsects and insect parts can result in dockage of the grain when sold.\n\n##\n\nCONTROL\n\nOn-farm grain storage, particularly corn, is increasing in Pennsylvania.\nStored-grains offer compact food sources for a number of insect pests. Good\nmanagement practices are aimed at excluding these insects while maintaining\ngrain quality. The longer grain is held in storage, the greater the need to\nmaintain good management practices such as sanitation and residual sprays.\nWhen proper management is ignored, populations of insects which have been\nfeeding and reproducing in grain residues are free to infest new grain. Once\nin the new grain, the insects continue to eat and reproduce. Substantial\nnumbers of grain infesting insects can reduce the value of grain, or render it\nunfit for processing or feeding. Indian meal moths in the grain result in\nreduced grain weight and dockage because of contamination by fecal material\nand webbing.\n\nPrevention is the best strategy to avoid Indian meal moth problems. Proper\nsanitation will help minimize the need to use pesticides. Good sanitation\npractices involve the removal of old grain and dust in and around the grain\nbin before storing new grain. This includes removing grain from corners,\nfloors, and walls. Any grain remaining when a bin is emptied can harbor insect\ninfestations which will move into the new grain.\n\nAnother tactic which can be used to help prevent build-up of insect\npopulations in stored grains is to periodically run the grain dryer fan.\nIncreased air flow through the grain mass helps control the grain temperature\nand reduces moisture build-up, creating an unfavorable environment for the\ninsects.\n\nProper and consistent sanitation of the bins before the new grain is stored\nwill usually protect grain up to six months. If the grain is to be stored for\nover six months, a residual insecticide application should be applied to the\nfloor and structure walls. After the bin is filled, a residual spray should be\napplied to the grain surface. See the Penn State Agronomy Guide for specific\ncontrol recommendations.\n\nFumigation should be considered only if an emergency exists. Because fumigants\nare extremely hazardous, they must be handled with care.\n\nAuthored by: Charles W. Rutschky, Extension Entomologist Dennis Calvin,\nAssistant Professor\n\nLast updated April 1990\n\nPenn State College of Agricultural Sciences research, extension, and resident\neducation programs are funded in part by Pennsylvania counties, the\nCommonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.\n\nVisit Penn State Extension on the web: http://extension.psu.edu\n\nWhere trade names appear, no discrimination is intended, and no endorsement by\nPenn State Cooperative Extension is implied.\n\nThis publication is available in alternative media on request.\n\nPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is\ncommitted to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women,\nveterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected groups.\nNondiscrimination.\n\n© The Pennsylvania State University 2020\n\n## Related content\n\n * PDF version of Indian Meal Moth Fact Sheet — PDF document, 288Kb\n\n© 2020 The Pennsylvania State University\n\nPrivacy and Legal Statements — Accessibility — Contact Us\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-of-pantry-moths/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210128051950/https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-of-pantry-moths/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths (Homeowner's Guide)", "passages": [ "Expert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home remodeling, home repair, and DIY. Tried, True, Trustworthy Home Advice", "home. But when that vexing visitor is a pantry moth, it's as much a stomach- turner as anything else. Here, learn how to rid your home of these pests and prevent them from returning.", "Like their closet-lurking cousins, pantry moths are destructive pests. Act fast before they eat through (and lay eggs on) the stored food in your cabinets or pantry. Even if it’s a minor problem that hasn’t yet escalated to a full-blown infestation, take these steps to get rid of pantry moths and prevent them from ever returning.", "Empty out the affected area—completely. Remove every can, box, bag or bottle. Along the way, look for larval sacs (or webs of any sort). Also, keep an eye out for small holes in packaging. Remember that you’re pursuing the pantry moths themselves, but also their larvae. So check under the lids of jars; moths are known to lay eggs here. If you’re intent on keeping any jars that’ve been kept in an affected area, wash the jars under hot, soapy water in combination with a scrub brush.", "Next, dispose of any dry goods with open packaging. And definitely throw away any boxes or bags found to have any holes that you didn’t make. Be thorough as you look over these items: If you’ve seen even one pantry moth near a certain cupboard or inside your pantry, then—troubling as it may be—all non-airtight packaging within the area may have been compromised by pests. To repeat: be thorough!", "Vacuum every square inch of the pantry. (Removing shelves, if possible, makes vacuuming easier.) Once finished, empty the vacuum bag, tie it off in a garbage bag, and take the garbage outside. Proceed to wash the affected area with a 50-50 solution of vinegar and warm water. If you have any or can get some, add peppermint oil into the mixture (pantry moths hate peppermint). Finish by mopping the floor with the same 50-50 mixture. And just to be on the safe side, why not bleach your mop head?", "Wait a few weeks before restocking the area you’ve now cleaned. It pays to patient. If the problem hasn’t gone away, you can repeat the steps above, this time widening the scope to adjacent areas, without going through the hassle and expense of tossing the food you purchased to replace what you had already lost.", "Inspect your cabinets and pantry on a regular basis. Whenever you spot pantry moths—and we hope, after this, you never spot them again—always act quickly in order to limit their spread as much as possible. After all, it’s easier to clean a single cabinet than it is clean every cabinet with food inside.", "Finally, it’s well worth mentioning that pantry moths often piggy-back home with you from the grocery store. Disgusting but true. Before purchasing flour, cereal, bread or pet food, scrutinize the packaging. Leave any suspect packaging right there on the shelf, then run the other way!", "Disclosure: BobVila.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for publishers to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths (Homeowner's Guide) - Bob Vila\n\nExpert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home\nremodeling, home repair, and DIY. Tried, True, Trustworthy Home Advice\n\nAbout Bob\n\nNewsletters\n\n * How-To Center\n * Get Ideas\n * Find Info\n * Discuss It\n * Watch TV\n * Win Laser Tools from Kapro!\n\n * Green\n\n# How To: Get Rid of Pantry Moths\n\n## There's nothing quite like an unwelcome guest who eats you out of house and\nhome. But when that vexing visitor is a pantry moth, it's as much a stomach-\nturner as anything else. Here, learn how to rid your home of these pests and\nprevent them from returning.\n\nBy Bob Vila\n\nHow To Get Rid Of Pantry Moths\n\nLike their closet-lurking cousins, pantry moths are destructive pests. Act\nfast before they eat through (and lay eggs on) the stored food in your\ncabinets or pantry. Even if it’s a minor problem that hasn’t yet escalated to\na full-blown infestation, take these steps to get rid of pantry moths and\nprevent them from ever returning.\n\n## How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths\n\n### STEP 1: Empty the pantry and inspect its contents.\n\nEmpty out the affected area—completely. Remove every can, box, bag or bottle.\nAlong the way, look for larval sacs (or webs of any sort). Also, keep an eye\nout for small holes in packaging. Remember that you’re pursuing the pantry\nmoths themselves, but also their larvae. So check under the lids of jars;\nmoths are known to lay eggs here. If you’re intent on keeping any jars that’ve\nbeen kept in an affected area, wash the jars under hot, soapy water in\ncombination with a scrub brush.\n\nPhoto: istockphoto.com\n\n### STEP 2: Dispose of non-airtight containers.\n\nNext, dispose of any dry goods with open packaging. And definitely throw away\nany boxes or bags found to have any holes that you didn’t make. Be thorough as\nyou look over these items: If you’ve seen even one pantry moth near a certain\ncupboard or inside your pantry, then—troubling as it may be—all non-airtight\npackaging within the area may have been compromised by pests. To repeat: be\nthorough!\n\n### STEP 3: Vacuum the area, then clean with a vinegar-and-water solution.\n\nVacuum every square inch of the pantry. (Removing shelves, if possible, makes\nvacuuming easier.) Once finished, empty the vacuum bag, tie it off in a\ngarbage bag, and take the garbage outside. Proceed to wash the affected area\nwith a 50-50 solution of vinegar and warm water. If you have any or can get\nsome, add peppermint oil into the mixture (pantry moths hate peppermint).\nFinish by mopping the floor with the same 50-50 mixture. And just to be on the\nsafe side, why not bleach your mop head?\n\nAdvertisement\n\n### STEP 4: Don’t re-stock the pantry right way!\n\nWait a few weeks before restocking the area you’ve now cleaned. It pays to\npatient. If the problem hasn’t gone away, you can repeat the steps above, this\ntime widening the scope to adjacent areas, without going through the hassle\nand expense of tossing the food you purchased to replace what you had already\nlost.\n\nOnce you’ve successfully gotten rid of pantry moths, take measures to keep\nthem away.\n\n## Preventing Pantry Moth Infestations\n\n * Store dry goods in plastic or glass containers with air-tight seals.\n * Leave peppermint, bay leaves, mint or cedar chips exposed within the area, perhaps in a sachet.\n * Inspect your cabinets and pantry on a regular basis. Whenever you spot pantry moths—and we hope, after this, you never spot them again—always act quickly in order to limit their spread as much as possible. After all, it’s easier to clean a single cabinet than it is clean every cabinet with food inside.\n\nFinally, it’s well worth mentioning that pantry moths often piggy-back home\nwith you from the grocery store. Disgusting but true. Before purchasing flour,\ncereal, bread or pet food, scrutinize the packaging. Leave any suspect\npackaging right there on the shelf, then run the other way!\n\nAdvertisement\n\nDisclosure: BobVila.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates\nProgram, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for\npublishers to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.\n\nTAGS:\n\nHOW TO\n\nCLEANING\n\nPESTS\n\nMore From Bob Vila\n\n9 Things You Should Never Do in a Home Improvement Store\n\n9 Best Buys for a Bug-Free Home\n\nAdvertisement\n\nHow To: Get Rid of Every Carpet Stain\n\nHow To: Prevent or Eliminate Closet Moths\n\n14 Things Never to Buy in Bulk\n\n12 Things You Should Never, Ever Clean with Vinegar\n\n10 Bugs That Are Living in Your House—and How to Get Them Out!\n\n * Best Bed Bug Spray\n * Best Termite Treatment\n * Assassin Bugs\n * Spraying Insecticide\n * Best Snake Repellent\n * Best Insecticide\n * How to Deter Rabbits\n * House Centipedes\n * Best Insect Repellent\n\n * About Bob\n * Newsletters\n * Contact\n * Advertising\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Use\n * Do Not Sell My Personal Info\n\nCopyright © 2021 Acton Media Inc. All rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.apartmenttherapy.com:80/heres-what-i-just-learned-from-my-exterminator-about-moths-210898", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20171212011645/http://www.apartmenttherapy.com:80/heres-what-i-just-learned-from-my-exterminator-about-moths-210898", "parsed_text": { "title": "What I Learned From My Exterminator About Dealing With Moths", "passages": [ "In somewhat embarrassing, not-sure-I-should-share-this-online news, I've been dealing with moths in my apartment for the last several months. No fun. My home life has been a \"why is this happening\" pity party sandwiched between frantic bouts of emptying drawers searching for the source of these annoying little buggers that have been taunting me on the regular. But I think I had a breakthrough thanks to one very friendly exterminator who dropped some major moth knowledge on me today, and now I'm going to share the wealth. (Warning: purely for purposes of identification, gross moth pics ahead.)", "This lovely man had been bringing me hormone traps every month, which did help the situation by attracting and trapping the moths inside, but didn't stop more from showing up. Finally I was able to be home when he was scheduled to come by and got the chance to pepper him with questions.", "First bombshell: I have grain moths (I'd been unnecessarily sweating over the health of my sweaters for months). Grain moths are lighter in color than clothing moths. Sure enough, mine were light brown like this:", "My exterminator hero told me to check all my grains — pasta, snacks, flours — and food products — like spices — for signs of larvae, which are visible to the human eye (I'm going to spare you those pics, but you can Google it if you're feeling strong). Grain moths also produce a dusty webbing once they've infested an area so if you think your grains or flours have changed texture, do not ignore.", "Other surefire signs: a little white pouch hanging from the ceiling or top of a cupboard, usually in a corner — that's a nest. As he left, he took a look at my dog and said, \"Make sure to check your dog's food as well.\"", "I'd been so diligent for months that I knew my food cupboards were sparkling clean but I didn't consider my dog's food! When I opened an old bag of dog treats abandoned in an extra cabinet...well...you don't want to know.", "So I whirlwind scoured and vacuumed all surfaces and corners (the pointy vacuum attachment really helped here) and threw the trash out in the dumpster outside. Now I just need to be diligent to trap or kill any remaining moths I see (to prevent them from starting a new home) and it should (fingers crossed) solve my problem.", "My guy's other great tip: make sure to invest in some good, air tight canisters in which to store all open grain products to prevent this from happening again." ] }, "parsed_md": "What I Learned From My Exterminator About Dealing With Moths \| Apartment\nTherapy\n\n * Facebook\n\n * Pinterest\n\n * Instagram\n\n * Email\n\nSearch\n\nWhat I Learned From My Exterminator About Dealing With Moths\n\n# What I Learned From My Exterminator About Dealing With Moths\n\nJennifer Hunter\n\nSep 29, 2014\n\n * Cleaning\n\nShare\n\nPin It\n\nEmail\n\nShare\n\nPin It\n\nEmail\n\nShare\n\nPin It\n\nEmail\n\nShare\n\nPin It\n\nEmail\n\n(Image credit: Virginia & Kelly's Industrial Loft in DC)\n\nIn somewhat embarrassing, not-sure-I-should-share-this-online news, I've been\ndealing with moths in my apartment for the last several months. No fun. My\nhome life has been a \"why is this happening\" pity party sandwiched between\nfrantic bouts of emptying drawers searching for the source of these annoying\nlittle buggers that have been taunting me on the regular. But I think I had a\nbreakthrough thanks to one very friendly exterminator who dropped some major\nmoth knowledge on me today, and now I'm going to share the wealth. (Warning:\npurely for purposes of identification, gross moth pics ahead.)\n\nThis lovely man had been bringing me hormone traps every month, which did help\nthe situation by attracting and trapping the moths inside, but didn't stop\nmore from showing up. Finally I was able to be home when he was scheduled to\ncome by and got the chance to pepper him with questions.\n\nFirst bombshell: I have grain moths (I'd been unnecessarily sweating over the\nhealth of my sweaters for months). Grain moths are lighter in color than\nclothing moths. Sure enough, mine were light brown like this:\n\nUniversity of Kentucky\n\n(Image credit: University of Kentucky)\n\nClothes moths are darker and sometimes flecked, like this:\n\nGraham Pest Control\n\n(Image credit: Graham Pest Control)\n\nMy exterminator hero told me to check all my grains — pasta, snacks, flours —\nand food products — like spices — for signs of larvae, which are visible to\nthe human eye (I'm going to spare you those pics, but you can Google it if\nyou're feeling strong). Grain moths also produce a dusty webbing once they've\ninfested an area so if you think your grains or flours have changed texture,\ndo not ignore.\n\nOther surefire signs: a little white pouch hanging from the ceiling or top of\na cupboard, usually in a corner — that's a nest. As he left, he took a look at\nmy dog and said, \"Make sure to check your dog's food as well.\"\n\nBINGO\n\nI'd been so diligent for months that I knew my food cupboards were sparkling\nclean but I didn't consider my dog's food! When I opened an old bag of dog\ntreats abandoned in an extra cabinet...well...you don't want to know.\n\nSo I whirlwind scoured and vacuumed all surfaces and corners (the pointy\nvacuum attachment really helped here) and threw the trash out in the dumpster\noutside. Now I just need to be diligent to trap or kill any remaining moths I\nsee (to prevent them from starting a new home) and it should (fingers crossed)\nsolve my problem.\n\nMy guy's other great tip: make sure to invest in some good, air tight\ncanisters in which to store all open grain products to prevent this from\nhappening again.\n\nMore moth tips → How To Prevent & Get Rid Of Pantry Moths.\n\nShare\n\nPin It\n\nEmail\n\n###### Submit a story\n\nGot a tip, home tour, or other story our readers should see?\n\nTell us about it!\n\n© 1994–2017 Apartment Therapy, LLC.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://blog.mollymaid.com:80/2017/06/28/best-way-keep-cabinets-clean-inside/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20181010165154/http://blog.mollymaid.com:80/2017/06/28/best-way-keep-cabinets-clean-inside/", "parsed_text": { "title": "The Best Way to Keep Your Cabinets Clean Inside & Out", "passages": [ "Cabinets are vital for kitchen storage and organization, but they attract dust and food particles on the inside. Then, splattered oil and spills make cabinets look grimy on the outside. It doesn’t take long for new cabinets to start looking old. With your busy schedule, you may not have time to deep clean your cabinets every week. Fortunately, you can use these cleaning tips to keep your cabinets looking newer longer.", "If your cabinet doors and drawers don’t already have knobs or handles, install them to help prevent greasy fingers from touching the wood surface. It’s much easier to clean a metal knob with all-purpose clean and a washcloth than it is to scrub grime off wood.", "Different types of liners are available to help protect your cabinet and pantry shelves. They prevent freshly washed dishes from warping the shelf, and they’re easier to wipe clean than wood. You can purchase shelf liners, or you can make them yourself from any of these materials:", "The best way to keep kitchen cabinets clean on the inside is never to leave them open. Grab what you need, and then close them. While some dust and crumbs may still find their way inside, the amount should be much lower. If your cabinet doors or drawers don’t close properly, have the hinges or drawer glides fixed as soon as possible.", "Wood and water don’t mix. It’s okay to clean with and immediately wipe up a water-based cleaning solution, but otherwise, keep moisture away from your wood cabinetry. This means you shouldn’t hang towels or washcloths over cabinet doors, and you should wipe up any spills or splatters right away. Failure to follow these tips could damage your cabinets and lead to wood rot.", "Every six months, apply wood furniture wax to provide a protective barrier for your cabinets. This helps prevent oil, grime, and other debris from sticking to and discoloring the wood. For smooth application, spray the wax onto a rag and rub over the entire surface of your kitchen cabinets.", "While the above cabinet cleaning tips help prevent grime and dust buildup, you can’t go forever without cleaning them. Fortunately, the best way to clean kitchen cabinets is simple, cheap, and chemical-free. Just follow these steps:", "Mix a 50:50 solution of vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of liquid dishwashing detergent for extra grimy surfaces.", "Open the cabinets and spray the inside of the door and the shelves. Let the solution sit on any trouble spots.", "With these cabinet cleaning tips, your kitchen will look cleaner and newer. If you have other home cleaning needs, rely on the professionals at Molly Maid. Our team is fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind. Contact your local Molly Maid or call (888) 583-6490 today for a free estimate!", "Homeowners choose quartz countertops for many reasons; their beauty, the fact that they harbor less bacteria because they’re nearly non-porous, and ease of cleaning. You may have these gorgeous countertops in your kitchen, bathroom, or both, and you want to keep them sparkling like new. From streaks and fingerprints to stains, we’ll show you how to clean quartz countertops so that you can enjoy their beauty for years to come! First, always be sure to wipe up any spills right away. Juice, jelly, mustard, ketchup – anything that spills and sits for a while will be harder to remove and may ..." ] }, "parsed_md": "The Best Way to Keep Your Cabinets Clean Inside & Out - Practically Spotless\n\nReturn to MollyMaid.com\n\nGet started with Molly Maid today! Call for a free estimate 1.888.583.6490\n\n## Practically Spotless Practically Spotless\n\nCleaning tips from the maid service you can trust\n\n# The Best Way to Keep Your Cabinets Clean Inside & Out\n\nMolly Maid \| June 28, 2017\n\nCabinets are vital for kitchen storage and organization, but they attract dust\nand food particles on the inside. Then, splattered oil and spills make\ncabinets look grimy on the outside. It doesn’t take long for new cabinets to\nstart looking old. With your busy schedule, you may not have time to deep\nclean your cabinets every week. Fortunately, you can use these cleaning tips\nto keep your cabinets looking newer longer.\n\n### Install Cabinet Hardware\n\nIf your cabinet doors and drawers don’t already have knobs or handles, install\nthem to help prevent greasy fingers from touching the wood surface. It’s much\neasier to clean a metal knob with all-purpose clean and a washcloth than it is\nto scrub grime off wood.\n\n### Use a Cabinet Shelf Liner\n\nDifferent types of liners are available to help protect your cabinet and\npantry shelves. They prevent freshly washed dishes from warping the shelf, and\nthey’re easier to wipe clean than wood. You can purchase shelf liners, or you\ncan make them yourself from any of these materials:\n\n * Self-adhesive laminate floor tiles\n * Leftover linoleum floor pieces\n * Leftover wallpaper pieces\n * Plastic canvas\n * Laminated paper\n * Wax paper\n * Contact paper\n\n### Keep Doors & Drawers Closed\n\nThe best way to keep kitchen cabinets clean on the inside is never to leave\nthem open. Grab what you need, and then close them. While some dust and crumbs\nmay still find their way inside, the amount should be much lower. If your\ncabinet doors or drawers don’t close properly, have the hinges or drawer\nglides fixed as soon as possible.\n\n### Avoid Water Exposure\n\nWood and water don’t mix. It’s okay to clean with and immediately wipe up a\nwater-based cleaning solution, but otherwise, keep moisture away from your\nwood cabinetry. This means you shouldn’t hang towels or washcloths over\ncabinet doors, and you should wipe up any spills or splatters right away.\nFailure to follow these tips could damage your cabinets and lead to wood rot.\n\n### Wax Your Cabinets\n\nEvery six months, apply wood furniture wax to provide a protective barrier for\nyour cabinets. This helps prevent oil, grime, and other debris from sticking\nto and discoloring the wood. For smooth application, spray the wax onto a rag\nand rub over the entire surface of your kitchen cabinets.\n\n### Clean Your Cabinets with Vinegar\n\nWhile the above cabinet cleaning tips help prevent grime and dust buildup, you\ncan’t go forever without cleaning them. Fortunately, the best way to clean\nkitchen cabinets is simple, cheap, and chemical-free. Just follow these steps:\n\n * Empty your cabinets.\n * Mix a 50:50 solution of vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of liquid dishwashing detergent for extra grimy surfaces.\n * Spray the solution on the outside of the cabinet doors and let it sit for a minute or two.\n * Wipe the cabinet doors clean with a soft cloth. Repeat if necessary to tackle stubborn spots.\n * Open the cabinets and spray the inside of the door and the shelves. Let the solution sit on any trouble spots.\n * Wipe the cleaner away with a soft cloth.\n * Clean around hinges, knobs, and handles with Q-tips saturated in the cleaning solution.\n * Wet a second cloth or sponge with clean water and wipe over all surfaces to remove residual cleaner.\n * Dry all surfaces thoroughly with a clean towel.\n\nWith these cabinet cleaning tips, your kitchen will look cleaner and newer. If\nyou have other home cleaning needs, rely on the professionals at Molly Maid.\nOur team is fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind. Contact your\nlocal Molly Maid or call (888) 583-6490 today for a free estimate!\n\nby Molly Maid\n\nJune 28, 2017\n\nShare\n\n### How to Clean Quartz Countertops\n\nHomeowners choose quartz countertops for many reasons; their beauty, the fact\nthat they harbor less bacteria because they’re nearly non-porous, and ease of\ncleaning. You may have these gorgeous countertops in your kitchen, bathroom,\nor both, and you want to keep them sparkling like new. From streaks and\nfingerprints to stains, we’ll show you how to clean quartz countertops so that\nyou can enjoy their beauty for years to come! First, always be sure to wipe up\nany spills right away. Juice, jelly, mustard, ketchup – anything that spills\nand sits for a while will be harder to remove and may ...\n\nMolly Maid \| July 25, 2018\n\n * How to Disinfect a Wood Cutting Board\n * Quick, How Do You Polish Silver!?\n * How to Clean a Glass Stovetop\n * How to Clean a Sink Without Harsh Chemicals\n\n### Leave a reply\n\n##### Subscribe to the Blog\n\n##### Get Started Today\n\nNo contracts. No worries. 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5,046,041	How To Raise Gardenias in Pots	You can easily raise gardenias in pots by making sure they have a large enough container, the right soil, and the proper amount of water and sunlight. When you’re choosing a pot or container, pick one that is at least 4 inches taller than the container your gardenia came in so it has more room to grow. Fill the pot with a soil that drains well such as one that includes peat moss or sand to help with drainage. Place your gardenias in a location that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight each day, but is out of direct sunlight, such as a windowsill or near a shady tree in your yard. Water your gardenias about once or twice a week, when the soil is dry below the surface.	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Although often considered to be difficult, the advice given here will help guide you to growing success.", "Grow gardenias in a compost for acid loving plants. Gardenias can be grown in beds, but growing them in containers allows the plants to be moved to more suitable seasonal sites and makes it easier to control pests.", "Over summer, place in a light situation but shade from direct sun, as the plants may be scorched or the leaves may wilt, even if the compost is moist. A west-facing window sill is ideal. Night temperatures should remain as far as possible between 15–18°C (59–65°F) with a day temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F) as fluctuations can damage flower buds. Ventilate to reduce the temperature and provide a free airflow but without draughts. Bright light is needed but hot direct mid-day sun should be avoided by careful positioning or by some shading of glasshouses and conservatories.", "In winter, place the plant in as much light as possible such as in a south facing window of a heated conservatory or glasshouse. Provide a minimum temperature of 16°C (61°F) if possible, although 10–15 °C (50–59 °F) is acceptable.", "Gardenias grow best in conditions of high and uniform humidity. Stand the container on tray of gravel, expanded clay granules (Hydroleca) or recycled lightweight aggregate (Hortag) and keep moist, with the water level slightly below the surface of the gravel. Mist the leaves frequently in hot weather, but not when in flower, as water on the flowers may discolour them.", "Over spring and summer keep the compost moist, but not saturated. Over winter, when the plants are not growing, reduce the watering, without allowing the compost to dry out between watering. Use rainwater where possible, and always at room temperature.", "Gardenias require high nutrient levels from six weeks after potting; use a high nitrogen liquid feed every week in spring and summer. Over winter, feed with a balanced fertiliser with trace elements at five or six-week intervals.", "Gardenias are easy to propagate, and indeed it is a good idea to take cuttings, as you may find that after two or three years, plants may have fewer and smaller flowers. So it is always good to have replacement stock in hand.", "Take softwood cuttings in late winter or early spring. Slightly riper, harder shoots (semi-ripe) can be used as cuttings in summer; heel cuttings are often especially successful.", "Gardenia jasminoides AGM: large evergreen shrub with deep glossy green, elliptic leaves and very fragrant, broadly funnel-shaped white flowers 8cm across in summer and autumn. Height and width 1-1.5m (31⁄4-5ft)", "Yellowing of leaves: This can particularly affect the new growth. This is most likely to be iron deficiency but could be root damage caused by over watering. If overwatering is not to blame, apply chelated (sequestered) iron. You may need to treat the plants at fortnightly intervals if you are using hard water.", "Too much, or too little water: Watering is key; too much water leads to yellowing of leaves and leaves fall prematurely. Too little water causes leaf browning at the tips and edges.", "No formation of flowers: Can be due to hot nights of 18°C (65°F) or more, and a dry atmosphere. Provide humidity by placing plants on a gravel tray and provide ventilation to reduce temperatures.", "Bud drop: Is usually due to extreme or fluctuating temperatures, or over- or under-watering. Choose a location kept at a constant temperature. Buds are also prone to drop when watering is irregular; avoid both dry conditions and waterlogging.", "Wilting of leaves, even though compost is moist: Indicates that moisture is being lost through the leaves more rapidly than it can be taken up by the roots. Move plant to a shadier position and mist the leaves three times a day, with rainwater, until the plant has recovered. Stand plant on a gravel tray over spring and summer.", "Pests: There are also a number of pests that will cause problems, including red spider mite, mealybug, scale insects and aphids.", "The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place." ] }, "parsed_md": "Gardenia / RHS Gardening\n\n * Join the RHS\n\n * Advice\n\n * Advice search\n * Beginner's guide\n * Grow Your Own\n * This month\n * Wellbeing\n * Wildlife\n * Garden design\n * Garden features\n * Plant problems\n * Plant care\n\nBack\n\n# Gardenia\n\n# Gardenia\n\nGardenias are an indoor plant, grown for their attractive foliage and highly\nscented showy flowers. Although often considered to be difficult, the advice\ngiven here will help guide you to growing success.\n\nSave to My scrapbook\n\nBack\n\nGardenia jasminoides. Credit: Graham Titchmarsh/RHS Herbarium.\n\n#### Quick facts\n\nCommon name Gardenia; Cape Jasmine; Common Gardenia Latin name Gardenia spp.\nGroup Houseplant Flowering time Summer to autumn Planting time Any season\nHeight and spread 60cm–2m (2–6ft) Aspect Bright, but not direct sunlight\nthrough glass Hardiness Frost tender Difficulty Difficult\n\n## Jump to\n\n * Cultivation notes\n * Pruning and training\n * Propagation\n * Cultivar Selection\n * Problems\n\n### Cultivation notes\n\nGrow gardenias in a compost for acid loving plants. Gardenias can be grown in\nbeds, but growing them in containers allows the plants to be moved to more\nsuitable seasonal sites and makes it easier to control pests.\n\nOver summer, place in a light situation but shade from direct sun, as the\nplants may be scorched or the leaves may wilt, even if the compost is moist. A\nwest-facing window sill is ideal. Night temperatures should remain as far as\npossible between 15–18°C (59–65°F) with a day temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F)\nas fluctuations can damage flower buds. Ventilate to reduce the temperature\nand provide a free airflow but without draughts. Bright light is needed but\nhot direct mid-day sun should be avoided by careful positioning or by some\nshading of glasshouses and conservatories.\n\nIn winter, place the plant in as much light as possible such as in a south\nfacing window of a heated conservatory or glasshouse. Provide a minimum\ntemperature of 16°C (61°F) if possible, although 10–15 °C (50–59 °F) is\nacceptable.\n\n### Watering and feeding\n\nGardenias grow best in conditions of high and uniform humidity. Stand the\ncontainer on tray of gravel, expanded clay granules (Hydroleca) or recycled\nlightweight aggregate (Hortag) and keep moist, with the water level slightly\nbelow the surface of the gravel. Mist the leaves frequently in hot weather,\nbut not when in flower, as water on the flowers may discolour them.\n\nOver spring and summer keep the compost moist, but not saturated. Over winter,\nwhen the plants are not growing, reduce the watering, without allowing the\ncompost to dry out between watering. Use rainwater where possible, and always\nat room temperature.\n\nGardenias require high nutrient levels from six weeks after potting; use a\nhigh nitrogen liquid feed every week in spring and summer. Over winter, feed\nwith a balanced fertiliser with trace elements at five or six-week intervals.\n\n### Pruning and training\n\nKeep the plants in shape by light pruning, in February or March as soon as\nflowering is ended.\n\n### Propagation\n\nGardenias are easy to propagate, and indeed it is a good idea to take\ncuttings, as you may find that after two or three years, plants may have fewer\nand smaller flowers. So it is always good to have replacement stock in hand.\n\nTake softwood cuttings in late winter or early spring. Slightly riper, harder\nshoots (semi-ripe) can be used as cuttings in summer; heel cuttings are often\nespecially successful.\n\nOnce rooted, pot on into single pots, and repot annually. Avoid allowing the\nplants to become pot bound.\n\n### Cultivar Selection\n\nGardenia jasminoides AGM: large evergreen shrub with deep glossy green,\nelliptic leaves and very fragrant, broadly funnel-shaped white flowers 8cm\nacross in summer and autumn. Height and width 1-1.5m (31⁄4-5ft)\n\nG. jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy': Said to be hardy enough to grow outdoors,\nalthough this is not universally accepted.\n\n### Links\n\nRHS Find a Plant\n\n### Problems\n\nGardenia problems include:\n\nYellowing of leaves: This can particularly affect the new growth. This is most\nlikely to be iron deficiency but could be root damage caused by over watering.\nIf overwatering is not to blame, apply chelated (sequestered) iron. You may\nneed to treat the plants at fortnightly intervals if you are using hard water.\n\nToo much, or too little water: Watering is key; too much water leads to\nyellowing of leaves and leaves fall prematurely. Too little water causes leaf\nbrowning at the tips and edges.\n\nYellow growing points (chlorotic): This and slow growth are caused by lack of\nlight and low temperatures.\n\nNo formation of flowers: Can be due to hot nights of 18°C (65°F) or more, and\na dry atmosphere. Provide humidity by placing plants on a gravel tray and\nprovide ventilation to reduce temperatures.\n\nBud drop: Is usually due to extreme or fluctuating temperatures, or over- or\nunder-watering. Choose a location kept at a constant temperature. Buds are\nalso prone to drop when watering is irregular; avoid both dry conditions and\nwaterlogging.\n\nWilting of leaves, even though compost is moist: Indicates that moisture is\nbeing lost through the leaves more rapidly than it can be taken up by the\nroots. Move plant to a shadier position and mist the leaves three times a day,\nwith rainwater, until the plant has recovered. Stand plant on a gravel tray\nover spring and summer.\n\nPests: There are also a number of pests that will cause problems, including\nred spider mite, mealybug, scale insects and aphids.\n\nSave to My scrapbook\n\nJoin the RHS today and get 12 months for the price of 9\n\nJoin now\n\n### Gardeners' calendar\n\nFind out what to do this month with our gardeners' calendar\n\nAdvice from the RHS\n\n##### You may also like\n\nBougainvillea\n\nYou may also like\n\nFreesia\n\nYou may also like\n\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis\n\nYou may also like\n\nHouseplants\n\nYou may also like\n\nHouseplants: holiday care\n\nYou may also like\n\nHoya\n\nYou may also like\n\nMandevilla\n\nYou may also like\n\nOrchids: indoor cultivation\n\nYou may also like\n\nStephanotis floribunda\n\nYou may also like\n\n## You may also like\n\n##### Growing guides\n\n#### Stephanotis floribunda\n\nStephanotis is a popular houseplant, grown for ...\n\n##### Growing guides\n\n#### Bougainvillea\n\nVibrantly coloured bracts of ...\n\n##### Growing guides\n\n#### Freesia\n\nTheir bright colours and heavy perfume make ...\n\n##### Growing guides\n\n#### Stephanotis floribunda\n\nStephanotis is a popular houseplant, grown for ...\n\n##### Growing guides\n\n#### Bougainvillea\n\nVibrantly coloured bracts of ...\n\n##### Growing guides\n\n#### Freesia\n\nTheir bright colours and heavy perfume make ...\n\nprev\n\nnext\n\n## Get involved\n\nThe Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. 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When given the right growing conditions, these heat-loving shrubs will thrive. Choose the right place to plant a gardenia and give it the specific care that it needs, and you’ll be rewarded with romance and beauty. Selecting the right variety While all gardenias sport fragrant flowers, there are marked differences from variety to variety in mature size and bloom time. First decide what role your gardenia will play in the landscape. Will it be a centerpiece of a border or line a foundation with plenty of room to stretch out? Do you need a tidy, low, flowering border along a walkway or edging a bed? Are you trying to fill a large pot that will sit on a deck or patio? There is a gardenia variety to suit just about every landscape design need from compact smaller varieties that mature to 4 feet tall (such as Everblooming Gardenia) and others that top out at 8 feet tall and wide (such as First Love® Gardenia). Also, take into account blooms and bloom time. Some gardenias offer fewer but super-large 4-in diameter blossoms or while others have smaller, but more abundant flowers. By planting several gardenias with different bloom times it's possible to have a sequence of flowers from May through August. Optimal conditions", "1. Zone: Gardenias are subtropical plants that thrive in warm, humid weather. Most gardenias are hardy in zones 8-11, though a few varieties hardy to zone 7 have been developed (Kleim's Hardy gardenia is one), and a few are only hardy in zones 10 and 11 (including Double Tahitian gardenia).\n 2. Soil: Gardenias require a soil pH of between 5.0 and 6.5, which is considered acidic to slightly acidic. It's wise to take a soil test with a simple kit available at nurseries and home-improvement centers. If the soil pH is too high, amend with sulfur, which is available in a variety of chemical forms. If possible, amend the pH up to six months or a year before planting to allow the application to work. In addition to the right pH, the best soil for gardenias will be a lightweight and full of organic matter with good moisture-retention properties. If your soil is heavy and clay, or very sandy, amend with copious amounts of compost. If planting gardenias along a house's foundation, test the pH; soil around the foundation can have a much different pH than soil in the center of the garden.\n 3. Moisture: Constant moisture is non-negotiable for gardenias. They’re not drought-tolerant, but they also don’t want soggy roots. It’s essential that you site them in an area with well-drained soil. Organic matter helps retain moisture at the level the shrubs need. Too much clay can lead to waterlogged soil while overly sandy soils dry out quickly and don’t retain nutrients.\n 4. Light: Gardenias can handle full sun, but need protection from baking midday or afternoon sun in higher growing zones. North and east-facing exposures are ideal because they will receive bright morning light and some midday light, but won’t be in full sun all day or during the absolute heat of the day.\nPlanting The best times for planting are fall and spring when temperatures are moderate. If growing in a colder zone, plant in the spring so that plants can root in well before the fall. Gardenias, much like camellias, like to be planted a little high. Dig a hole that is twice as wide and just as deep as the plant’s rootball. Firmly pack 3-4 inches of soil at the bottom of the hole and place the plant in it. Backfill with the same soil that you removed from the planting hole—do not mix compost in. Finish by mulching with compost, taking care not to mound it around the stem. Renew this mulch layer every fall to protect the plants during the winter and spring to control weeds.. Avoid cultivating around the root zone of gardenias once they are established. They do not like to be disturbed. It’s better to hand-pull weeds or mulch. Watering Gardenias grow best when they receive at least one inch of water per week. If your area is not receiving that in steady rainfall, water deeply once a week. Fertilizing Check the pH to make sure it’s in the desired range of 5.0-6.5 before fertilizing. Apply a slow-release fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in the mid spring and mid summer. Pruning Prune gardenias to maintain size in the summer after they finish blooming and throughout the year to remove dead or diseased growth as necessary. You can prune the shrubs hard after blooming, but they may not flower as profusely the next year. Gardenias, used as a hedge, will tolerate shearing, but you'll risk sacrificing blooms and encouraging dense growth that serves as a home for fungal diseases to thrive. There are better plants to use for a formal hedge. (They’re great for informal hedges, though.) Spoilers", "1. Sooty mold: Sooty mold is a gray, fuzzy mold that covers the plant leaves and is a symptom of a whitefly or aphid infestation. Rid plants of those pests using insecticidal soap and mold will recede.\n 2. Bud drop: Lack of adequate water during the summer can cause bud to drop so it’s important to always irrigate during dry weather. Lack of sunlight can also lead to bud drop or even cause the plants not to form flowers. Finally, insect problems from aphids or whiteflies can cause bud drop. Eliminate issues one by one, and you’ll have a gardenia covered in blooms.\n 3. Yellowing leaves: Root rot can lead to yellowing leaves. Try to pull the plant up. If it come s out of the ground easily and the roots are mushy, root rot is the culprit and the plant should be discarded. Iron chlorosis (iron deficiency) causes yellow leaves; adjust the soil pH and, possibly, apply a foliar feed of iron.\n 4. Failure to set flower buds: Usually when a gardenia flat out won’t produce flower buds it is growing in too much shade. Move it where it will get more sunlight. Sometimes an aggressive late summer pruning will interfere with flowering as well.\nGrowing Gardenias Indoors Gardenias are not indoor plants, despite the fact that they are often sold in the florist trade as such. Two limiting factors to indoor gardenia health are light and humidity. It is almost impossible, without a greenhouse or sunroom, to get the plants enough sunlight for them to set and retain flower buds. Sometimes indoor gardenias will grow flower buds, but the buds will drop before opening. Placing the plant in a south-facing window that protrudes slightly so that sunlight reaches the plants on three sides will give you the best chance of success. To elevate humidity, use a humidifier placed near the plants in the room where the plants are growing. Misting the leaves is a temporary relief, and can encourage spread of fungal diseases." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Grow Gardenias\n\nToggle Nav\n\nToggle Nav\n\nFIND A GARDEN CENTER\n\nSUPPORT\n\nContact Us\n\nFAQs\n\nReturn Policy\n\nShipping Info\n\nHow To Order Online\n\nWhat Is A Hardiness Zone?\n\nACCOUNT\n\nLog In\n\nCreate Account\n\nMenu\n\nAccount\n\n * Home\n * How to Grow Gardenias\n\n# How to Grow Gardenias\n\nGardenia shrubs are prized by gardeners for their highly fragrant flowers and\nbright, glossy, evergreen foliage that’s attractive year-round. When given the\nright growing conditions, these heat-loving shrubs will thrive. Choose the\nright place to plant a gardenia and give it the specific care that it needs,\nand you’ll be rewarded with romance and beauty. Selecting the right variety\nWhile all gardenias sport fragrant flowers, there are marked differences from\nvariety to variety in mature size and bloom time. First decide what role your\ngardenia will play in the landscape. Will it be a centerpiece of a border or\nline a foundation with plenty of room to stretch out? Do you need a tidy, low,\nflowering border along a walkway or edging a bed? Are you trying to fill a\nlarge pot that will sit on a deck or patio? There is a gardenia variety to\nsuit just about every landscape design need from compact smaller varieties\nthat mature to 4 feet tall (such as Everblooming Gardenia) and others that top\nout at 8 feet tall and wide (such as First Love® Gardenia). Also, take into\naccount blooms and bloom time. Some gardenias offer fewer but super-large 4-in\ndiameter blossoms or while others have smaller, but more abundant flowers. By\nplanting several gardenias with different bloom times it's possible to have a\nsequence of flowers from May through August. Optimal conditions\n\n 1. Zone: Gardenias are subtropical plants that thrive in warm, humid weather. Most gardenias are hardy in zones 8-11, though a few varieties hardy to zone 7 have been developed (Kleim's Hardy gardenia is one), and a few are only hardy in zones 10 and 11 (including Double Tahitian gardenia).\n 2. Soil: Gardenias require a soil pH of between 5.0 and 6.5, which is considered acidic to slightly acidic. It's wise to take a soil test with a simple kit available at nurseries and home-improvement centers. If the soil pH is too high, amend with sulfur, which is available in a variety of chemical forms. If possible, amend the pH up to six months or a year before planting to allow the application to work. In addition to the right pH, the best soil for gardenias will be a lightweight and full of organic matter with good moisture-retention properties. If your soil is heavy and clay, or very sandy, amend with copious amounts of compost. If planting gardenias along a house's foundation, test the pH; soil around the foundation can have a much different pH than soil in the center of the garden.\n 3. Moisture: Constant moisture is non-negotiable for gardenias. They’re not drought-tolerant, but they also don’t want soggy roots. It’s essential that you site them in an area with well-drained soil. Organic matter helps retain moisture at the level the shrubs need. Too much clay can lead to waterlogged soil while overly sandy soils dry out quickly and don’t retain nutrients.\n 4. Light: Gardenias can handle full sun, but need protection from baking midday or afternoon sun in higher growing zones. North and east-facing exposures are ideal because they will receive bright morning light and some midday light, but won’t be in full sun all day or during the absolute heat of the day.\n\nPlanting The best times for planting are fall and spring when temperatures are\nmoderate. If growing in a colder zone, plant in the spring so that plants can\nroot in well before the fall. Gardenias, much like camellias, like to be\nplanted a little high. Dig a hole that is twice as wide and just as deep as\nthe plant’s rootball. Firmly pack 3-4 inches of soil at the bottom of the hole\nand place the plant in it. Backfill with the same soil that you removed from\nthe planting hole—do not mix compost in. Finish by mulching with compost,\ntaking care not to mound it around the stem. Renew this mulch layer every fall\nto protect the plants during the winter and spring to control weeds.. Avoid\ncultivating around the root zone of gardenias once they are established. They\ndo not like to be disturbed. It’s better to hand-pull weeds or mulch. Watering\nGardenias grow best when they receive at least one inch of water per week. If\nyour area is not receiving that in steady rainfall, water deeply once a week.\nFertilizing Check the pH to make sure it’s in the desired range of 5.0-6.5\nbefore fertilizing. Apply a slow-release fertilizer formulated for acid-loving\nplants in the mid spring and mid summer. Pruning Prune gardenias to maintain\nsize in the summer after they finish blooming and throughout the year to\nremove dead or diseased growth as necessary. You can prune the shrubs hard\nafter blooming, but they may not flower as profusely the next year. Gardenias,\nused as a hedge, will tolerate shearing, but you'll risk sacrificing blooms\nand encouraging dense growth that serves as a home for fungal diseases to\nthrive. There are better plants to use for a formal hedge. (They’re great for\ninformal hedges, though.) Spoilers\n\n 1. Sooty mold: Sooty mold is a gray, fuzzy mold that covers the plant leaves and is a symptom of a whitefly or aphid infestation. Rid plants of those pests using insecticidal soap and mold will recede.\n 2. Bud drop: Lack of adequate water during the summer can cause bud to drop so it’s important to always irrigate during dry weather. Lack of sunlight can also lead to bud drop or even cause the plants not to form flowers. Finally, insect problems from aphids or whiteflies can cause bud drop. Eliminate issues one by one, and you’ll have a gardenia covered in blooms.\n 3. Yellowing leaves: Root rot can lead to yellowing leaves. Try to pull the plant up. If it come s out of the ground easily and the roots are mushy, root rot is the culprit and the plant should be discarded. Iron chlorosis (iron deficiency) causes yellow leaves; adjust the soil pH and, possibly, apply a foliar feed of iron.\n 4. Failure to set flower buds: Usually when a gardenia flat out won’t produce flower buds it is growing in too much shade. Move it where it will get more sunlight. Sometimes an aggressive late summer pruning will interfere with flowering as well.\n\nGrowing Gardenias Indoors Gardenias are not indoor plants, despite the fact\nthat they are often sold in the florist trade as such. Two limiting factors to\nindoor gardenia health are light and humidity. It is almost impossible,\nwithout a greenhouse or sunroom, to get the plants enough sunlight for them to\nset and retain flower buds. Sometimes indoor gardenias will grow flower buds,\nbut the buds will drop before opening. Placing the plant in a south-facing\nwindow that protrudes slightly so that sunlight reaches the plants on three\nsides will give you the best chance of success. 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Native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, Australasia and Oceania, Gardenias are not the easiest shrubs to grow, but their exquisite fragrant flowers make up for the extra attention they require.", "Gardenias are beautiful subtropical plants which may be fussy and quite temperamental in their cultural needs. To grow them with success, make sure you follow the below requirements.", "Select a site with full sun to light shade. Although a Gardenia plant prefers full sun, some shade is appreciated during the warmer months of the year or its leaves may scorch and its buds may fall off if they get too much sunlight. In hot climates, Gardenias grow best with morning sun and afternoon shade. In cooler areas, they can tolerate full sun, especially if their roots are covered with organic mulch. Gardenias growing in containers need bright light or filtered shade with no direct sun. Gardenias grown indoors should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight through a sunny window.", "Make sure your Gardenia soil is moist and well-drained. Gardenias need at least 1 inch of rain (or equivalent watering) each week. Keep the soil consistently damp but not soggy. Don't let the soil dry out and don't over-water your Gardenias or the flower buds will not open and may even drop off. Apply a 2-4 in. layer of organic mulch (5-10 cm) to maintain the soil moist and keep a constant soil temperature. In order to drain away excess fertilizer salts in the soil, water with distilled water once a month.", "Gardenias prefer acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.0. Avoid planting gardenias near a concrete wall or foundation where the pH may be too high for an optimum growth.", "Gardenias like soil that is rich in nutrients. Add plenty of organic matter to the soil such as peat moss or manure to enhance the growth of your plant.", "Gardenias perform best in day temperatures of 65-70°F (18-21°C) and night temperatures of 60-65°F (15-18°C). Flower buds will fail to form if the ideal temperature for Gardenias is not respected!", "Gardenias demand high humidity to thrive. Provide extra moisture with daily misting, set the plant on a tray of moist pebbles and/or use a humidifier. Extra humidity is important in keeping down spider mites that thrive under dry conditions.", "Fertilize Gardenias every 2-4 weeks during their growing season (March to October) with a dilute fertilizer for acid-loving plants. Do not fertilize from November to February.", "When transplanting Gardenias, use a soil mixture of two parts peat moss, one part sterilized houseplant potting soil, and one part sand or perlite.", "Propagate Gardenias in early spring with 3-4 in. (7-10 cm) stem cuttings just below a leaf node. Dip the end of the stem cuttings into a rooting hormone, place it into a light mix of soil with perlite and keep it moist. Transplant the rooted cuttings into 3 in. (7 cm) pots with the preferred growing mix as described above.", "If your Gardenia's flower buds fall off just before they open, this may be caused by any of these reasons", "If your Gardenia's leaves turn yellow and drop, aside from the normal aging process of its leaves, this may be caused by any of these reasons", "Here is the list of the most popular dwarf Gardenia cultivars. They are excellent in low borders, as scented groundcovers and great for containers.", "Here is the list of the most popular Large Gardenia cultivars. They make wonderful evergreen accent shrubs and exquisitely fragrant hedges. Plant them where you will be able to enjoy their perfume daily: near a doorway, along a path, near your patio or deck.", "Here is the list of the most popular Medium-Sized Gardenia cultivars. Prolific bloomers, they can be used as sweetly fragrant evergreen accents, low flowering hedges and pretty container plants.", "Beloved for their intoxicating fragrance and attractive, waxy, creamy-white flowers contrasting beautifully with their shiny, leathery dark green leaves, Gardenias are irresistible heat-loving evergreen shrubs or trees.", "While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.", "Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas." ] }, "parsed_md": "Learn How to Grow and Care for Your Gardenia\n\nMenu\n\n# Gardenia\n\nCreate Account Create Your Garden Become a Merchant Become a Designer Login\n\n##### Alphabetical Plant Listing\n\n * A\n * B\n * C\n * D\n * E\n * F\n * G\n * H\n * I\n * J\n * K\n * L\n * M\n * N\n * O\n * P\n * Q\n * R\n * S\n * T\n * U\n * V\n * W\n * X\n * Y\n * Z\n\n#### View or Create Collections\n\n# Learn How to Grow and Care for Your Gardenia\n\n## Growing Gardenias, Caring for Gardenias, Planting Gardenias\n\nPrevious Next\n\nBeloved for their intoxicating fragrance and attractive, waxy, creamy-white\nflowers contrasting beautifully with their shiny, leathery, dark green leaves,\nGardenias are irresistible heat-loving evergreen shrubs or trees. Native to\nthe tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, Australasia and\nOceania, Gardenias are not the easiest shrubs to grow, but their exquisite\nfragrant flowers make up for the extra attention they require.\n\n## Gardenia Requirements\n\nGardenias are beautiful subtropical plants which may be fussy and quite\ntemperamental in their cultural needs. To grow them with success, make sure\nyou follow the below requirements.\n\n * Select a site with full sun to light shade. Although a Gardenia plant prefers full sun, some shade is appreciated during the warmer months of the year or its leaves may scorch and its buds may fall off if they get too much sunlight. In hot climates, Gardenias grow best with morning sun and afternoon shade. In cooler areas, they can tolerate full sun, especially if their roots are covered with organic mulch. Gardenias growing in containers need bright light or filtered shade with no direct sun. Gardenias grown indoors should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight through a sunny window.\n * Make sure your Gardenia soil is moist and well-drained. Gardenias need at least 1 inch of rain (or equivalent watering) each week. Keep the soil consistently damp but not soggy. Don't let the soil dry out and don't over-water your Gardenias or the flower buds will not open and may even drop off. Apply a 2-4 in. layer of organic mulch (5-10 cm) to maintain the soil moist and keep a constant soil temperature. In order to drain away excess fertilizer salts in the soil, water with distilled water once a month.\n\n'Buttons'\n\n\|\n\n'Frostproof'\n\n\|\n\n'Kleim's Hardy \n \n---\|---\|--- \n \n#### Click here to see all Gardenia varieties\n\n * Gardenias prefer acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.0. Avoid planting gardenias near a concrete wall or foundation where the pH may be too high for an optimum growth.\n * Gardenias like soil that is rich in nutrients. Add plenty of organic matter to the soil such as peat moss or manure to enhance the growth of your plant.\n * Gardenias perform best in day temperatures of 65-70°F (18-21°C) and night temperatures of 60-65°F (15-18°C). Flower buds will fail to form if the ideal temperature for Gardenias is not respected!\n * Gardenias demand high humidity to thrive. Provide extra moisture with daily misting, set the plant on a tray of moist pebbles and/or use a humidifier. Extra humidity is important in keeping down spider mites that thrive under dry conditions.\n\n'August Beauty'\n\n\|\n\n'Golden Magic'\n\n\|\n\n'Fortuniana' \n \n---\|---\|--- \n \n#### Click here to compare all Gardenias\n\n * Fertilize Gardenias every 2-4 weeks during their growing season (March to October) with a dilute fertilizer for acid-loving plants. Do not fertilize from November to February.\n * Cut off the faded Gardenia flowers, just below the leaf node, to encourage continuous blooming.\n * Check regularly for white flies and mealybugs, using a horticultural oil or insecticidal soap to control these pests.\n\n'Belmont'\n\n\|\n\n'Chuck Hayes'\n\n\|\n\n'Veitchii' \n \n---\|---\|--- \n \n#### Click here to see all Gardenia Guides\n\n * Prune/shape your Gardenia plant when it is dormant, to promote branching and compact growth\n * When transplanting Gardenias, use a soil mixture of two parts peat moss, one part sterilized houseplant potting soil, and one part sand or perlite.\n * Propagate Gardenias in early spring with 3-4 in. (7-10 cm) stem cuttings just below a leaf node. Dip the end of the stem cuttings into a rooting hormone, place it into a light mix of soil with perlite and keep it moist. Transplant the rooted cuttings into 3 in. (7 cm) pots with the preferred growing mix as described above.\n\n### Gardenia Problems and Treatments\n\n#### Gardenia Bud Drop Problem\n\nIf your Gardenia's flower buds fall off just before they open, this may be\ncaused by any of these reasons\n\nLearn More\n\n#### Gardenia Leaves Turning Brown\n\nIf your Gardenia's leaves turn brown or display brown spots, this may be\ncaused by any of these reasons\n\nLearn More\n\n#### Gardenia Leaves Turning Yellow\n\nIf your Gardenia's leaves turn yellow and drop, aside from the normal aging\nprocess of its leaves, this may be caused by any of these reasons\n\nLearn More\n\n#### Gardenia Not Blooming\n\nIf your Gardenia does not bloom, this may be caused by any of these reasons\n\nLearn More\n\n### Favorite Gardenia Varieties\n\n#### Favorite Dwarf Gardenia Varieties\n\nHere is the list of the most popular dwarf Gardenia cultivars. They are\nexcellent in low borders, as scented groundcovers and great for containers.\n\nLearn More\n\n#### Favorite Large Gardenia Varieties\n\nHere is the list of the most popular Large Gardenia cultivars. They make\nwonderful evergreen accent shrubs and exquisitely fragrant hedges. Plant them\nwhere you will be able to enjoy their perfume daily: near a doorway, along a\npath, near your patio or deck.\n\nLearn More\n\n#### Favorite Medium-Sized Gardenia Varieties\n\nHere is the list of the most popular Medium-Sized Gardenia cultivars. Prolific\nbloomers, they can be used as sweetly fragrant evergreen accents, low\nflowering hedges and pretty container plants.\n\nLearn More\n\n#### Hardy Gardenia Varieties\n\nBeloved for their intoxicating fragrance and attractive, waxy, creamy-white\nflowers contrasting beautifully with their shiny, leathery dark green leaves,\nGardenias are irresistible heat-loving evergreen shrubs or trees.\n\nLearn More\n\n### Guide Information\n\nHardiness\| 6 - 11 \n---\|--- \nHeat Zones\| 8 - 12 \nClimate Zones\| 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 \nPlant Type\| Shrubs \nPlant Family\| Gardenia \nExposure\| Partial Sun \nSeason of Interest\| Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall \nWater Needs\| Average \nSoil Type\| Clay, Loam, Sand \nSoil pH\| Acid, Neutral \nSoil Drainage\| Moist but Well-Drained \nCharacteristics\| Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy \nTolerance\| Deer \nAttracts\| Birds \nLandscaping Ideas\| Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers \nGarden Styles\| City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden \n \nCompare All Gardenia Guides with Gardenia\n\nWant Garden Inspiration? 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The description of these plants has been written based on numerous\noutside resources.\n\n### Guide Information\n\nHardiness\| 6 - 11 \n---\|--- \nHeat Zones\| 8 - 12 \nClimate Zones\| 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 \nPlant Type\| Shrubs \nPlant Family\| Gardenia \nExposure\| Partial Sun \nSeason of Interest\| Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall \nWater Needs\| Average \nSoil Type\| Clay, Loam, Sand \nSoil pH\| Acid, Neutral \nSoil Drainage\| Moist but Well-Drained \nCharacteristics\| Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy \nTolerance\| Deer \nAttracts\| Birds \nLandscaping Ideas\| Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers \nGarden Styles\| City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden \n \nCompare All Gardenia Guides with Gardenia\n\n### Related Items\n\n### Guides\n\n#### Hardy Gardenia Varieties\n\nBeloved for their intoxicating fragrance and attractive,...\n\nRead More\n\n### Guides\n\n#### Favorite Medium-Sized Gardenia Varieties\n\nHere is the list of the most popular Medium-Sized Gardenia...\n\nRead More\n\n### Guides\n\n#### Favorite Gardenia Varieties - Complete Selection Guide\n\nOver 200 Gardenia varieties are available in a wide range...\n\nRead More\n\n### Guides\n\n#### Gardenia Leaves Turning Yellow\n\nIf your Gardenia's leaves turn yellow and drop, aside from...\n\nRead More\n\n### Guides\n\n#### Gardenia Not Blooming\n\nIf your Gardenia does not bloom, this may be caused by any...\n\nRead More\n\n### Guides\n\n#### Gardenia Leaves Turning Brown\n\nIf your Gardenia's leaves turn brown or display brown...\n\nRead More\n\n### Garden\n\n#### A Spectacular Spring Border Idea with Brilliant Tulips and Cotinus\n\nCreate spectacular spring borders like this one. 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To use the\nwebsite as intended please\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://balconygardenweb.com/growing-gardenias-in-pots-gardenia-tree-care-and-how-to-grow/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210126193124/https://balconygardenweb.com/growing-gardenias-in-pots-gardenia-tree-care-and-how-to-grow/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Gardenia Tree Care and How to Grow it", "passages": [ "Gardenia is a subtropical shrub originated in Asia. Its large white rose-like blooms are one of the most fragrant flowers and together with its feathery green foliage, the gardenia plant looks magnificent. Keep reading this article to know about Growing Gardenias in Pots!", "Growing gardenias in pots is possible, especially if you’re short of space or live in cool temperate climate. Gardenia grows fairly easy in USDA Zones 8 to 11, below these zones, you’ll need to grow it either as a houseplant or keep it indoors in winter.", "Choose a location that is warm, bright, and sunny. One thing you need to care for when picking a spot for your gardenia shrub is that it needs good air circulation around it.", "Maintain the airflow around it, also, be careful that you don’t place it in a location from where water will spill over its foliage every now and then as water droplets can lead a fungal growth on leaves.", "For growing gardenias in pots, choose a quality potting soil that is light, well-drained, and rich in organic matter. You can also use gritty mix soil for it. Clay-rich, water-retaining soil must be avoided. Soil must be acidic and pH level around 4.8 – 6 is ideal.", "Water the plant deeply but only when the top one inch surface of the soil dries out. To check this, poke your index finger into the soil. In any case, avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.", "Ideal humidity level is around 70%. When watering avoid misting or wetting the foliage to increase the humidity as this may cause fungal infection. Instead, place your potted gardenia on a pebble filled tray that is filled with water to increase the humidity level and moisture.", "The temperature around 70 F (20 C) is optimum for gardenias, at this temperature flower buds are formed. Fluctuation in temperature damages the flower buds or they may take more time to bloom.", "The temperature around 60 F – 85 F (15 C – 30 C) is ideal for its growth. Below 20 F (- 7 C) the plant faces substantial damage. Also, exposure to harsh afternoon sun in tropics, especially in summer can burn the leaves.", "Repot your gardenia plant every 2-3 years in late winter or early spring. While repotting, you don’t need to prune the roots as they are fine and shallow, and pruning them can cause root damage.", "Generally, for gardenia, acidic fertilizers are used. You can find special fertilizer for gardenia in any garden store or online. You can also fertilize it with azalea fertilizer.", "The application of Epsom salt once a month during the growing season is also essential for the proper growth of gardenia. Acidic soil is the key to growing gardenias successfully. If your soil is not acidic, add sulfur to change the pH level.", "When the flowering period is over, prune your shrub slightly to maintain its beautiful compact design. Remove all the dead, damaged, or entangled branches that are crossing each other and thwarting the penetration of sun rays and airflow.", "Some gardenia varieties can tolerate temperatures down to 20 – 15 F (-6 to -10 C) but below this temperature, it is hard to save this beautiful flowering shrub. So, if you’re growing gardenia in a pot in the cooler climate it is better to keep the plant indoors near a South facing window during winter and provide it warmth and temperature above 50 F (10 C).", "To prevent diseases avoid overhead watering and excessive watering. The main pests that attack it are aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.", "Thank you for this very useful info I have purchased my first gardena tree this weekend and was overwhelmed by the beautiful smell hopefully it will continue to flower :)", "Should a gardenia “tree” be left in its pot since I don’t know how long its been growing in it? The tree I purchased from Sam’s Club is about 4.5′ tall in a 8′′ plastic pot and lots of buds. It is in a 8′′ round X 10′′ high pot", "I just got a second gardenia plant and don’t want it to die. The first one I received as a Mother’s Day gift from my daughter and on the 3rd week the leaves started to droop and dry out. I don’t think I overwatered it and it was placed in indirect light. How do I make sure my second plant is properly taken care of?", "I bought another plant and repotted it the blooms are everywhere but the buds fall off before they open what am I doing wrong", "I got my gardenia tree for Mother’s Day, and had no knowledge of how to care for it. It had a lot of blooms but they kept falling off. With a closer look I discovered it had tiny ants. We sprayed and got rid of the ants, but the blooms started falling off again. We then discovered that it was full of mealybugs. Once we sprayed for them, my tree started to bloom. A week or so later though, there were more mealybugs, and we had to spray again. I probably lost 30 blooms when I first received my tree, because I didn’t examine it thoroughly! Check for bugs, if they’re present, spray for them, but keep checking for more eggs to hatch!", "I bought a gardenia tree and bought acid fertilizer. But I have seen some yellow leaves. I do not know if I am overwatering it but I got my finger in the soil and it was almost dry. What else can I do??????", "* Awais June 5, 2020 at 12:49 pm\nI had the same problem, the most common cause for yellow leaves on the under- growth is over-watering or poor drainage. If the roots are sitting in water, the leaves will start turning yellow. Make sure your gardenia is not planted in a clay-based soil. I shifted my gardenia to an acidic soil mix and the results were immediate. The leaves stopped going yellow and the buds started blossoming. Also, the plant must not be put in direct sunlight.", "For buds falling off, it is also a good idea to get rid of the smaller less healthy buds so that the bigger healthier ones have a better chance of blossoming.", "I have a small Gardenia Bonsai that I’ve been carrying for since July. I brought her indoors for the winter. She’s been doing fine until 2 weeks ago. Her leaves have become very limp. They are turning yellow at a rapid pace. A lot of dry brown leaves too. She’s drop leaves like crazy (most are gone now). Even her green leaves. Where did I go wrong and do I have a chance to save her? Thank you.", "Be it cuttings of charming flowers or propagating plants, you can use a vase for both! Here are some Popular Indoor Plants You Can...", "Balcony Garden Web is all about gardening. 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Its large white rose-like\nblooms are one of the most fragrant flowers and together with its feathery\ngreen foliage, the gardenia plant looks magnificent. Keep reading this article\nto know about Growing Gardenias in Pots!\n\nUSDA Zones— 8 – 11\n\nOther Names— Gardenia jasminoides, cape jasmine, danh-danh, gandhraj, jasmine\nrose, rose jasmine\n\n## What are Gardenias?\n\nGrowing gardenias in pots is possible, especially if you’re short of space or\nlive in cool temperate climate. Gardenia grows fairly easy in USDA Zones 8 to\n11, below these zones, you’ll need to grow it either as a houseplant or keep\nit indoors in winter.\n\n## Requirements for Growing Gardenias in Pots\n\n### Location\n\nChoose a location that is warm, bright, and sunny. One thing you need to care\nfor when picking a spot for your gardenia shrub is that it needs good air\ncirculation around it.\n\nMaintain the airflow around it, also, be careful that you don’t place it in a\nlocation from where water will spill over its foliage every now and then as\nwater droplets can lead a fungal growth on leaves.\n\n### Soil\n\nFor growing gardenias in pots, choose a quality potting soil that is light,\nwell-drained, and rich in organic matter. You can also use gritty mix soil for\nit. Clay-rich, water-retaining soil must be avoided. Soil must be acidic and\npH level around 4.8 – 6 is ideal.\n\n### Water\n\nWater the plant deeply but only when the top one inch surface of the soil\ndries out. To check this, poke your index finger into the soil. In any case,\navoid overwatering to prevent root rot.\n\n### Humidity\n\nIdeal humidity level is around 70%. When watering avoid misting or wetting the\nfoliage to increase the humidity as this may cause fungal infection. Instead,\nplace your potted gardenia on a pebble filled tray that is filled with water\nto increase the humidity level and moisture.\n\n### Temperature\n\nThe temperature around 70 F (20 C) is optimum for gardenias, at this\ntemperature flower buds are formed. Fluctuation in temperature damages the\nflower buds or they may take more time to bloom.\n\nThe temperature around 60 F – 85 F (15 C – 30 C) is ideal for its growth.\nBelow 20 F (- 7 C) the plant faces substantial damage. Also, exposure to harsh\nafternoon sun in tropics, especially in summer can burn the leaves.\n\nAlso Read: How to Make a Small Fragrant Garden\n\n## Gardenia Plant Care\n\n### Repotting\n\nRepot your gardenia plant every 2-3 years in late winter or early spring.\nWhile repotting, you don’t need to prune the roots as they are fine and\nshallow, and pruning them can cause root damage.\n\n### Fertilizer\n\nGenerally, for gardenia, acidic fertilizers are used. You can find special\nfertilizer for gardenia in any garden store or online. You can also fertilize\nit with azalea fertilizer.\n\nThe application of Epsom salt once a month during the growing season is also\nessential for the proper growth of gardenia. Acidic soil is the key to growing\ngardenias successfully. If your soil is not acidic, add sulfur to change the\npH level.\n\nAlso Read: How To Change Your Soil pH?\n\n### Pruning Gardenia\n\nWhen the flowering period is over, prune your shrub slightly to maintain its\nbeautiful compact design. Remove all the dead, damaged, or entangled branches\nthat are crossing each other and thwarting the penetration of sun rays and\nairflow.\n\n### Deadheading\n\nRemove spent flowers as soon as they wilt and fade. This will promote the\nemergence of new blooms.\n\n### Overwintering\n\nSome gardenia varieties can tolerate temperatures down to 20 – 15 F (-6 to -10\nC) but below this temperature, it is hard to save this beautiful flowering\nshrub. So, if you’re growing gardenia in a pot in the cooler climate it is\nbetter to keep the plant indoors near a South facing window during winter and\nprovide it warmth and temperature above 50 F (10 C).\n\n### Pests and Diseases\n\nTo prevent diseases avoid overhead watering and excessive watering. The main\npests that attack it are aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.\n\n## A Few Additional Tips\n\n * Don’t change the location of your gardenia again and again too often.\n * A slightly root bound gardenia plant will bloom more prolifically.\n * Used coffee grounds or tea can be a good feed for your gardenia.\n * Proper ventilation is important.\n\n#### Pin it!\n\n * Facebook\n * Pinterest\n * Twitter\n * LinkedIn\n\nPrevious articleCalibrachoa Care \| How to Grow Calibrachoa\n\nNext articleLipstick Plant Care and Growing Guide\n\nadmin\n\n#### RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR\n\n### 45 Houseplants Full of Colors \| Colorful Indoor Plant Pictures\n\n### 18 Really Eye-Catching Balcony Rose Garden Pictures\n\n### 24 Funny Looking Plants That Look So Weird\n\n#### 13 COMMENTS\n\n 1. Maria Marshall November 23, 2017 at 1:09 am\n\nThank you for this very useful info I have purchased my first gardena tree\nthis weekend and was overwhelmed by the beautiful smell hopefully it will\ncontinue to flower :)\n\nReply\n\n 2. Frank May 8, 2018 at 11:49 am\n\nShould a gardenia “tree” be left in its pot since I don’t know how long its\nbeen growing in it? The tree I purchased from Sam’s Club is about 4.5′ tall in\na 8′′ plastic pot and lots of buds. It is in a 8′′ round X 10′′ high pot\n\nReply\n\n 3. Irene Wright June 8, 2018 at 4:29 am\n\nI just got a second gardenia plant and don’t want it to die. The first one I\nreceived as a Mother’s Day gift from my daughter and on the 3rd week the\nleaves started to droop and dry out. I don’t think I overwatered it and it was\nplaced in indirect light. How do I make sure my second plant is properly taken\ncare of?\n\nReply\n\n 4. Francisco Medel April 17, 2019 at 6:20 am\n\nMy 5 th one, if it dies I’m done!,,\n\nReply\n\n 5. Ruthie Kelly April 24, 2019 at 3:29 am\n\nI bought another plant and repotted it the blooms are everywhere but the buds\nfall off before they open what am I doing wrong\n\nReply\n\n 6. Marianne J. September 27, 2019 at 9:56 pm\n\nI got my gardenia tree for Mother’s Day, and had no knowledge of how to care\nfor it. It had a lot of blooms but they kept falling off. With a closer look I\ndiscovered it had tiny ants. We sprayed and got rid of the ants, but the\nblooms started falling off again. We then discovered that it was full of\nmealybugs. Once we sprayed for them, my tree started to bloom. A week or so\nlater though, there were more mealybugs, and we had to spray again. I probably\nlost 30 blooms when I first received my tree, because I didn’t examine it\nthoroughly! Check for bugs, if they’re present, spray for them, but keep\nchecking for more eggs to hatch!\n\nReply\n\n 7. What are the proportions? Thank you February 21, 2020 at 11:39 pm\n\nYou mentioned adding Epson salt to the soil once during the growing\nseason.What are the proportions? Thank you\n\nReply\n\n 8. Maria May 2, 2020 at 6:53 am\n\nI bought a gardenia tree and bought acid fertilizer. But I have seen some\nyellow leaves. I do not know if I am overwatering it but I got my finger in\nthe soil and it was almost dry. What else can I do??????\n\nReply\n\n * Awais June 5, 2020 at 12:49 pm\n\nI had the same problem, the most common cause for yellow leaves on the under-\ngrowth is over-watering or poor drainage. If the roots are sitting in water,\nthe leaves will start turning yellow. Make sure your gardenia is not planted\nin a clay-based soil. I shifted my gardenia to an acidic soil mix and the\nresults were immediate. The leaves stopped going yellow and the buds started\nblossoming. Also, the plant must not be put in direct sunlight.\n\nReply\n\n 9. Sally Parsons May 18, 2020 at 5:48 pm\n\nHow much Epson salt do you apply n coffee grounds\n\nReply\n\n 10. Ed Campbell May 19, 2020 at 10:08 pm\n\nWhen pruning lower leaf growth, do I need to treat the pruned spot?\n\nReply\n\n 11. Awais June 5, 2020 at 12:53 pm\n\nFor buds falling off, it is also a good idea to get rid of the smaller less\nhealthy buds so that the bigger healthier ones have a better chance of\nblossoming.\n\nReply\n\n 12. Christy December 23, 2020 at 11:18 am\n\nI have a small Gardenia Bonsai that I’ve been carrying for since July. I\nbrought her indoors for the winter. She’s been doing fine until 2 weeks ago.\nHer leaves have become very limp. They are turning yellow at a rapid pace. A\nlot of dry brown leaves too. She’s drop leaves like crazy (most are gone now).\nEven her green leaves. Where did I go wrong and do I have a chance to save\nher? 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596,842	How To Outline a Novel	There are several different methods you can use to outline your novel. If you’d like to create a narrative outline, start by determining your novel’s opening scene. Next, come up with an inciting incident, or something that happens to set your main character on a specific path. From there, determine the main conflict, which is an intense issue that the character has to address or deal with. Whatever the character does after being introduced to the main conflict is the rising action, which leads to the climax of the novel. Finish the novel with a resolution that tells how the character deals with the climax.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20210123210629/https://www.nownovel.com/blog/7-ways-write-plot-outline/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210722132321/https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20201203073050/https://litreactor.com/columns/8-ways-to-outline-a-novel" ]	train	1,873	[ { "original_url": "https://www.nownovel.com/blog/7-ways-write-plot-outline/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210123210629/https://www.nownovel.com/blog/7-ways-write-plot-outline/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Plot Outline Creation - 7 Methods", "passages": [ "You’ve possibly been told many times to outline your book, but perhaps not how to create a plot outline. These seven ways to write a story outline appeal to different writing strengths. Choose a helpful outlining method that suits your personal writing preferences:", "The traditional approach to writing an outline is not as rigid as some other models. To begin, divide your plan for your novel into sections. The chapter is a convenient unit. [You can also brainstorm details for your story, section by section, in the Now Novel dashboard].", "One strength of the traditional approach is its flexibility. You can take a notebook and give each page its own chapter heading, or you can write each chapter on an index card. You can even create folders labelled for each chapter, in which you can store individual scene summaries or visual inspiration.", "Once you’ve decided how you will organise your plot summary, write a summary of what will happen in each chapter.", "Summarize the main events of each chapter in two to three sentences per chapter. If you need to write more, you can.", "This differs from a traditional outline in that you are not worrying too much about chapter breaks. In fact, you might even significantly rearrange your structure once you’re done.", "One advantage of the synopsis is that it can feel more informal than the traditional approach. Writers who struggle with breaking down a novel into units like chapters may enjoy writing a synopsis because it feels more like telling a story.", "If you are planning to send your novel around to agents and publishers, you will have to write a synopsis at some point. Thus another advantage of this approach is learning an important marketing skill.", "However, the difference between publishers’ synopses and your own right now is this one is strictly for your creative use. So include notes to yourself to work out parts that you aren’t entirely sure of yet. Include any side note that will make it easier to get the bulk of your story down on paper.", "Outlining in this way can feel a little bit like free-writing. It’s often a liberating exercise that allows you to let go, not worrying about broader story structure, and create.", "The snowflake method is like a bridge between the more freewheeling methods above and some of the more structured methods that follow. Using this method invented by writer Randy Ingermanson gives you an overarching plan.", "When using the snowflake method, you begin with a one-sentence summary of your book followed by a paragraph-long summary. Next, you summarize each of your main characters by listing their name, story line, goal, conflict and epiphany.", "You next expand each sentence of the one-paragraph plot summary into its own paragraph. Similarly, expand the character summaries into more detailed character sheets.", "Next, expand each of your paragraphs into individual scenes that will make up your novel. Ingermanson suggests using a spreadsheet at this stage to keep track. There is an additional optional step that involves expanding those brief scene descriptions even further, but by this point, most writeres are ready to get started.", "You may want to use the snowflake method as written, or you may want to modify it for your own uses. It can be an excellent approach to plot outlining for writers who want to plan extensively before they begin to write.", "Of the many ways to write a plot outline, this is one of the best approaches for writers who are more concerned with structure than the specifics of plot. It also makes it easier to plan the broader arcs of plot, however.", "In a novel, the first and final quarter of the story usually form approximately the first and third acts. Act two is the remaining 50 percent in the middle.", "Each act must have certain elements, and while some approaches to three-act structure are quite detailed, you can begin with a stripped-down approach.", "The inciting event: Happens early on and sets your character on the path that will lead to the main conflict.", "The main conflict or first turning point: Introduced at the end of the second act. It is also sometimes called the ‘point of no return’ (indicating that your characters has travelled/developed too far to return to how things were before)", "In the second act, the action must rise to a climactic midpoint. This is sometimes called the reversal because it changes everything. The second act ends with a second turning point. The third act rises to a climax and ends in resolution.", "The hero’s journey is based on the study of myth by writer and scholar Joseph Campbell. Campbell believed that all world myths included some similar elements. While there may be as many as 17 steps, the hero’s journey can be divided into three main sections like three-act structure.", "In Campbell’s version, these are departure or separation, initiation, and return. While Campbell used the language of myth and fantasy to describe the hero’s journey, the structure can be used for realist fiction as well.", "In the first section, the protagonist receives a call to action and refuses it. The protagonist then encounters a mentor or supernatural aid and crosses the threshold into a different world.", "In the second act, the protagonist undergoes a series of trials or temptations. For a romance, this could be the allure of a secondary stranger. In historical fiction, these complications could be literal (legal) trials.", "In the final act, the protagonist must return to the ordinary world. Typically (in a quest narrative, at least), the protagonist triumphs in the end.", "One of the most famous pop culture examples of a story whose structure mirrors the Hero’s Journey is the movie Star Wars. Just as George Lucas did for that film, you can use some or all of the elements of the Hero’s Journey in your own plot outline.", "The Freytag model is another model of story structure you can use to outline your book. German novelist Gustav Freytag developed a five-part template of story structure that consisted of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and denouement. Freytag represented this structure physically in a model known as ‘Freytag’s Pyramid’.", "You might find the Hero’s Journey or Freytag’s Pyramid too simple for your own project, of course. Neither emphasize the various complications possible in each section.", "Some writers simply do not want to outline. However, even if you prefer to write by the seat of your pants, there is a kind of plot outline you may find useful.", "This draft is too unstructured to be even a first draft, but it is far more extensive and detailed than the above outlines. In fact, it can run to 100 or 200 pages. However, it is ideally written quickly, and it is permissible to skip entire swathes of the actual story and leave notes in their place. The point in this type of outlining is to give only the roughest idea of what should occur, when.", "The discovery draft is a boon if you’ve struggled with outlines but find you get bogged down while trying to write a novel without the safety net of one.", "Even if you don’t enjoy planning and structuring, some form of outlining will help. Use Now Novel’s Idea Finder to create a plan for your book, step by step. Try it now.", "Thanks for outlining various outlines. 😛 I find it so daunting to think that I should scribble out all the twists and turns of a story before they really come alive in me. I shall attempt a few of these and see if I can find a dynamic process for myself.", "It is a challenge, but if you’re more of a pantser you could always try the draft zero approach or writing the story as a sequence of scene synopses where you’re focusing on event rather than fleshing out your world for the first run. I hope you find one that works for you.", "Love the articles on your blog! So helpful! I really wish I knew how to outline but I just don’t get it. How can I list all the stuff that’s supposed to happen – much less where in the book it’s supposed to happen – if I don’t even know what is supposed to happen before I start writing? Even in college, I would write full papers (I’m talking 15-30 pages) first and then write the outline that the profs always insisted on having because it was the only way I knew what to put where. I completely understand the need for an outline and want so desperately to be able to write and use them but I just have never been able to do it. Maybe I just need a super in-depth course on how to outline, along with a sample that the teacher does right along with me.", "Thank you for reading! It sounds to me as though you are more a pantser than a plotter by nature, and that’s fine too – the important thing is to find what works for you. You may find if you force yourself to try come up with the basic structure of a story beforehand, even just as an exercise, that it helps to add a certain degree of structure to your writing craft.", "This article is very helpful! I Writing a first draft has never been an issue for me – it is the 2nd go around in which I get stuck on. I use excel to create a character list so I don’t forget who has blue eyes or blonde hair! HA, ha.. but I’ve never thought about a plot outline before, because I write chapters and keep most of it in my head but doing a plot outline will help me iron out the actual storyline and rough out what doesn’t need to be included in the novel. Thank you for sharing!" ] }, "parsed_md": "Plot Outline Creation - 7 Methods \| Now Novel\n\nPlot outline creation: 7 smart methods\n\n# Plot outline creation: 7 smart methods\n\nby Bridget McNulty\n\nYou’ve possibly been told many times to outline your book, but perhaps not how\nto create a plot outline. These seven ways to write a story outline appeal to\ndifferent writing strengths. Choose a helpful outlining method that suits your\npersonal writing preferences:\n\n## How to outline a novel: 7 methods\n\n## The traditional approach\n\nThe traditional approach to writing an outline is not as rigid as some other\nmodels. To begin, divide your plan for your novel into sections. The chapter\nis a convenient unit. [You can also brainstorm details for your story, section\nby section, in the Now Novel dashboard].\n\nOne strength of the traditional approach is its flexibility. You can take a\nnotebook and give each page its own chapter heading, or you can write each\nchapter on an index card. You can even create folders labelled for each\nchapter, in which you can store individual scene summaries or visual\ninspiration.\n\nOnce you’ve decided how you will organise your plot summary, write a summary\nof what will happen in each chapter.\n\nHow to write a story summary\n\nSummarize the main events of each chapter in two to three sentences per\nchapter. If you need to write more, you can.\n\n## The synopsis\n\nIn a synopsis, you write out the whole plot of your novel, condensed.\n\nThis differs from a traditional outline in that you are not worrying too much\nabout chapter breaks. In fact, you might even significantly rearrange your\nstructure once you’re done.\n\nOne advantage of the synopsis is that it can feel more informal than the\ntraditional approach. Writers who struggle with breaking down a novel into\nunits like chapters may enjoy writing a synopsis because it feels more like\ntelling a story.\n\nIf you are planning to send your novel around to agents and publishers, you\nwill have to write a synopsis at some point. Thus another advantage of this\napproach is learning an important marketing skill.\n\nHowever, the difference between publishers’ synopses and your own right now is\nthis one is strictly for your creative use. So include notes to yourself to\nwork out parts that you aren’t entirely sure of yet. Include any side note\nthat will make it easier to get the bulk of your story down on paper.\n\nOutlining in this way can feel a little bit like free-writing. It’s often a\nliberating exercise that allows you to let go, not worrying about broader\nstory structure, and create.\n\n## The snowflake method\n\nThe snowflake method is like a bridge between the more freewheeling methods\nabove and some of the more structured methods that follow. Using this method\ninvented by writer Randy Ingermanson gives you an overarching plan.\n\nWhen using the snowflake method, you begin with a one-sentence summary of your\nbook followed by a paragraph-long summary. Next, you summarize each of your\nmain characters by listing their name, story line, goal, conflict and\nepiphany.\n\nYou next expand each sentence of the one-paragraph plot summary into its own\nparagraph. Similarly, expand the character summaries into more detailed\ncharacter sheets.\n\nNext, expand each of your paragraphs into individual scenes that will make up\nyour novel. Ingermanson suggests using a spreadsheet at this stage to keep\ntrack. There is an additional optional step that involves expanding those\nbrief scene descriptions even further, but by this point, most writeres are\nready to get started.\n\nYou may want to use the snowflake method as written, or you may want to modify\nit for your own uses. It can be an excellent approach to plot outlining for\nwriters who want to plan extensively before they begin to write.\n\n## Three-act structure\n\nOf the many ways to write a plot outline, this is one of the best approaches\nfor writers who are more concerned with structure than the specifics of plot.\nIt also makes it easier to plan the broader arcs of plot, however.\n\nThree-act structure is based on screenplay structure.\n\nIn a novel, the first and final quarter of the story usually form\napproximately the first and third acts. Act two is the remaining 50 percent in\nthe middle.\n\nEach act must have certain elements, and while some approaches to three-act\nstructure are quite detailed, you can begin with a stripped-down approach.\n\nAt its essence, the first act requires three main elements.\n\n * The opening scene: Establishes characters, your setting and the central ‘problem’.\n * The inciting event: Happens early on and sets your character on the path that will lead to the main conflict.\n * The main conflict or first turning point: Introduced at the end of the second act. It is also sometimes called the ‘point of no return’ (indicating that your characters has travelled/developed too far to return to how things were before)\n\nIn the second act, the action must rise to a climactic midpoint. This is\nsometimes called the reversal because it changes everything. The second act\nends with a second turning point. The third act rises to a climax and ends in\nresolution.\n\nYou can plan your specific plot points along this structure and use this as an\noutline.\n\n## How to outline a book with a quest: The Hero’s Journey\n\nThe hero’s journey is based on the study of myth by writer and scholar Joseph\nCampbell. Campbell believed that all world myths included some similar\nelements. While there may be as many as 17 steps, the hero’s journey can be\ndivided into three main sections like three-act structure.\n\nIn Campbell’s version, these are departure or separation, initiation, and\nreturn. While Campbell used the language of myth and fantasy to describe the\nhero’s journey, the structure can be used for realist fiction as well.\n\nIn the first section, the protagonist receives a call to action and refuses\nit. The protagonist then encounters a mentor or supernatural aid and crosses\nthe threshold into a different world.\n\nIn the second act, the protagonist undergoes a series of trials or\ntemptations. For a romance, this could be the allure of a secondary stranger.\nIn historical fiction, these complications could be literal (legal) trials.\n\nIn the final act, the protagonist must return to the ordinary world. Typically\n(in a quest narrative, at least), the protagonist triumphs in the end.\n\nOne of the most famous pop culture examples of a story whose structure mirrors\nthe Hero’s Journey is the movie Star Wars. Just as George Lucas did for that\nfilm, you can use some or all of the elements of the Hero’s Journey in your\nown plot outline.\n\n## The Freytag plot outline model\n\nThe Freytag model is another model of story structure you can use to outline\nyour book. German novelist Gustav Freytag developed a five-part template of\nstory structure that consisted of exposition, rising action, climax, falling\naction and denouement. Freytag represented this structure physically in a\nmodel known as ‘Freytag’s Pyramid’.\n\nYou might find the Hero’s Journey or Freytag’s Pyramid too simple for your own\nproject, of course. Neither emphasize the various complications possible in\neach section.\n\nEither way, they’re both valid models for creating structure and organizing\nyour novel.\n\n## Draft zero, or the pantser’s compromise\n\nSome writers simply do not want to outline. However, even if you prefer to\nwrite by the seat of your pants, there is a kind of plot outline you may find\nuseful.\n\nThis is what we call a zero draft or discovery draft.\n\nThis draft is too unstructured to be even a first draft, but it is far more\nextensive and detailed than the above outlines. In fact, it can run to 100 or\n200 pages. However, it is ideally written quickly, and it is permissible to\nskip entire swathes of the actual story and leave notes in their place. The\npoint in this type of outlining is to give only the roughest idea of what\nshould occur, when.\n\nThe discovery draft is a boon if you’ve struggled with outlines but find you\nget bogged down while trying to write a novel without the safety net of one.\n\nEven if you don’t enjoy planning and structuring, some form of outlining will\nhelp. Use Now Novel’s Idea Finder to create a plan for your book, step by\nstep. Try it now.\n\n * Facebook\n\n * Pinterest\n\n * Twitter\n\n * Buffer\n\n * LinkedIn\n\n### Related Posts:\n\n * Using a novel planner: 7 tips to organise your story\n * Updating our online writing tools: 8 lessons and changes\n * How to write a rough draft: Finish your novel faster\n\n## 7 Replies to “Plot outline creation: 7 smart methods”\n\n 1. Julie says:\n\nFebruary 3, 2016 at 10:40 am\n\nThanks for outlining various outlines. 😛 I find it so daunting to think that I\nshould scribble out all the twists and turns of a story before they really\ncome alive in me. I shall attempt a few of these and see if I can find a\ndynamic process for myself.\n\nReply\n\n 1. Bridget at Now Novel says:\n\nFebruary 4, 2016 at 9:33 am\n\nIt’s a pleasure, Julie!\n\nIt is a challenge, but if you’re more of a pantser you could always try the\ndraft zero approach or writing the story as a sequence of scene synopses where\nyou’re focusing on event rather than fleshing out your world for the first\nrun. I hope you find one that works for you.\n\nB\n\nReply\n\n 2. Rayna says:\n\nMarch 2, 2016 at 8:17 am\n\nLove the articles on your blog! So helpful! I really wish I knew how to\noutline but I just don’t get it. How can I list all the stuff that’s supposed\nto happen – much less where in the book it’s supposed to happen – if I don’t\neven know what is supposed to happen before I start writing? Even in college,\nI would write full papers (I’m talking 15-30 pages) first and then write the\noutline that the profs always insisted on having because it was the only way I\nknew what to put where. I completely understand the need for an outline and\nwant so desperately to be able to write and use them but I just have never\nbeen able to do it. Maybe I just need a super in-depth course on how to\noutline, along with a sample that the teacher does right along with me.\n\nReply\n\n 1. Bridget at Now Novel says:\n\nMarch 4, 2016 at 6:21 am\n\nHi Rayna,\n\nThank you for reading! It sounds to me as though you are more a pantser than a\nplotter by nature, and that’s fine too – the important thing is to find what\nworks for you. You may find if you force yourself to try come up with the\nbasic structure of a story beforehand, even just as an exercise, that it helps\nto add a certain degree of structure to your writing craft.\n\nThanks again for reading and weighing in on outlining.\n\nReply\n\n 3. Ann Privacy says:\n\nMarch 24, 2019 at 10:49 am\n\nThis article is very helpful! I Writing a first draft has never been an issue\nfor me – it is the 2nd go around in which I get stuck on. I use excel to\ncreate a character list so I don’t forget who has blue eyes or blonde hair!\nHA, ha.. but I’ve never thought about a plot outline before, because I write\nchapters and keep most of it in my head but doing a plot outline will help me\niron out the actual storyline and rough out what doesn’t need to be included\nin the novel. Thank you for sharing!\n\nReply\n\n 1. Jordan at Now Novel says:\n\nMarch 25, 2019 at 8:39 am\n\nHi Ann, an excel spreadsheet sounds like a useful approach. 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All rights reserved\n\n * PRIVACY POLICY\n * TERMS OF SERVICE\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210722132321/https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How To Write A Novel Using The Snowflake Method", "passages": [ "Writing a novel is easy. Writing a good novel is hard. That’s just life. If it were easy, we’d all be writing best-selling, prize-winning fiction.", "Frankly, there are a thousand different people out there who can tell you how to write a novel. There are a thousand different methods. The best one for you is the one that works for you.", "In this article, I’d like to share with you what works for me. I’ve published six novels and won about a dozen awards for my writing. I teach the craft of writing fiction at writing conferences all the time. One of my most popular lectures is this one: How to write a novel using what I call the “Snowflake Method.”", "This page is the most popular one on my web site, and gets over a thousand page views per day. Over the years, this page has been viewed more than six million times. So you can guess that a lot of people find it useful. But you may not, and that’s fine by me. Look it over, decide what might work for you, and ignore the rest! If it makes you dizzy, I won’t be insulted. Different writers are different. If my methods get you rolling, I’ll be happy. I’ll make the best case I can for my way of organizing things, but you are the final judge of what works best for you. Have fun and . . . write your novel!", "Good fiction doesn’t just happen, it is designed. You can do the design work before or after you write your novel. I’ve done it both ways and I strongly believe that doing it first is quicker and leads to a better result. Design is hard work, so it’s important to find a guiding principle early on. This article will give you a powerful metaphor to guide your design.", "For a number of years, I was a software architect designing large software projects. I write novels the same way I write software, using the “snowflake metaphor”. OK, what’s the snowflake metaphor? Before you go further, take a look at this cool web site.", "On the side of the page, you’ll see an animation of a pattern known as a snowflake fractal. Don’t tell anyone, but this is an important mathematical object that’s been widely studied. For our purposes, it’s just a cool sketch of a snowflake. If you scroll down that same web page a little, you’ll see a box with a large triangle in it and arrows underneath. If you press the right- arrow button repeatedly, you’ll see the steps used to create the snowflake. It doesn’t look much like a snowflake at first, but after a few steps, it starts looking more and more like one, until it’s done.", "I claim that that’s how you design a novel — you start small, then build stuff up until it looks like a story. Part of this is creative work, and I can’t teach you how to do that. Not here, anyway. But part of the work is just managing your creativity — getting it organized into a well-structured novel. That’s what I’d like to teach you here.", "If you’re like most people, you spend a long time thinking about your novel before you ever start writing. You may do some research. You daydream about how the story’s going to work. You brainstorm. You start hearing the voices of different characters. You think about what the book’s about — the Deep Theme. This is an essential part of every book which I call “composting”. It’s an informal process and every writer does it differently. I’m going to assume that you know how to compost your story ideas and that you have already got a novel well-composted in your mind and that you’re ready to sit down and start writing that novel.", "But before you start writing, you need to get organized. You need to put all those wonderful ideas down on paper in a form you can use. Why? Because your memory is fallible, and your creativity has probably left a lot of holes in your story — holes you need to fill in before you start writing your novel. You need a design document. And you need to produce it using a process that doesn’t kill your desire to actually write the story. Here is my ten-step process for writing a design document. I use this process for writing my novels, and I hope it will help you.", "Step 1) Take an hour and write a one-sentence summary of your novel. Something like this: “A rogue physicist travels back in time to kill the apostle Paul.” (This is the summary for my first novel, Transgression.) The sentence will serve you forever as a ten-second selling tool. This is the big picture, the analog of that big starting triangle in the snowflake picture.", "When you later write your book proposal, this sentence should appear very early in the proposal. It’s the hook that will sell your book to your editor, to your committee, to the sales force, to bookstore owners, and ultimately to readers. So make the best one you can!", "Tie together the big picture and the personal picture. Which character has the most to lose in this story? Now tell me what he or she wants to win.", "Read the one-line blurbs on the New York Times Bestseller list to learn how to do this. Writing a one-sentence description is an art form.", "Step 2) Take another hour and expand that sentence to a full paragraph describing the story setup, major disasters, and ending of the novel. This is the analog of the second stage of the snowflake. I like to structure a story as “three disasters plus an ending”. Each of the disasters takes a quarter of the book to develop and the ending takes the final quarter. I don’t know if this is the ideal structure, it’s just my personal taste.", "If you believe in the Three-Act structure, then the first disaster corresponds to the end of Act 1. The second disaster is the mid-point of Act 2. The third disaster is the end of Act 2, and forces Act 3 which wraps things up. It is OK to have the first disaster be caused by external circumstances, but I think that the second and third disasters should be caused by the protagonist’s attempts to “fix things”. Things just get worse and worse.", "You can also use this paragraph in your proposal. Ideally, your paragraph will have about five sentences. One sentence to give me the backdrop and story setup. Then one sentence each for your three disasters. Then one more sentence to tell the ending. Don’t confuse this paragraph with the back-cover copy for your book. This paragraph summarizes the whole story. Your back-cover copy should summarize only about the first quarter of the story.", "Step 3) The above gives you a high-level view of your novel. Now you need something similar for the storylines of each of your characters. Characters are the most important part of any novel, and the time you invest in designing them up front will pay off ten-fold when you start writing. For each of your major characters, take an hour and write a one-page summary sheet that tells:", "An important point: You may find that you need to go back and revise your one- sentence summary and/or your one-paragraph summary. Go ahead! This is good–it means your characters are teaching you things about your story. It’s always okay at any stage of the design process to go back and revise earlier stages. In fact, it’s not just okay–it’s inevitable. And it’s good. Any revisions you make now are revisions you won’t need to make later on to a clunky 400 page manuscript.", "Another important point: It doesn’t have to be perfect. The purpose of each step in the design process is to advance you to the next step. Keep your forward momentum! You can always come back later and fix it when you understand the story better. You will do this too, unless you’re a lot smarter than I am.", "Step 4) By this stage, you should have a good idea of the large-scale structure of your novel, and you have only spent a day or two. Well, truthfully, you may have spent as much as a week, but it doesn’t matter. If the story is broken, you know it now, rather than after investing 500 hours in a rambling first draft. So now just keep growing the story. Take several hours and expand each sentence of your summary paragraph into a full paragraph. All but the last paragraph should end in a disaster. The final paragraph should tell how the book ends.", "This is a lot of fun, and at the end of the exercise, you have a pretty decent one-page skeleton of your novel. It’s okay if you can’t get it all onto one single-spaced page. What matters is that you are growing the ideas that will go into your story. You are expanding the conflict. You should now have a synopsis suitable for a proposal, although there is a better alternative for proposals . . .", "Step 5) Take a day or two and write up a one-page description of each major character and a half-page description of the other important characters. These “character synopses” should tell the story from the point of view of each character. As always, feel free to cycle back to the earlier steps and make revisions as you learn cool stuff about your characters. I usually enjoy this step the most and lately, I have been putting the resulting “character synopses” into my proposals instead of a plot-based synopsis. Editors love character synopses, because editors love character-based fiction.", "Step 6) By now, you have a solid story and several story-threads, one for each character. Now take a week and expand the one-page plot synopsis of the novel to a four-page synopsis. Basically, you will again be expanding each paragraph from step (4) into a full page. This is a lot of fun, because you are figuring out the high-level logic of the story and making strategic decisions. Here, you will definitely want to cycle back and fix things in the earlier steps as you gain insight into the story and new ideas whack you in the face.", "Step 7) Take another week and expand your character descriptions into full- fledged character charts detailing everything there is to know about each character. The standard stuff such as birthdate, description, history, motivation, goal, etc. Most importantly, how will this character change by the end of the novel? This is an expansion of your work in step (3), and it will teach you a lot about your characters. You will probably go back and revise steps (1-6) as your characters become “real” to you and begin making petulant demands on the story. This is good — great fiction is character-driven. Take as much time as you need to do this, because you’re just saving time downstream. When you have finished this process, (and it may take a full month of solid effort to get here), you have most of what you need to write a proposal. If you are a published novelist, then you can write a proposal now and sell your novel before you write it. If you’re not yet published, then you’ll need to write your entire novel first before you can sell it. No, that’s not fair, but life isn’t fair and the world of fiction writing is especially unfair.", "Step 8) You may or may not take a hiatus here, waiting for the book to sell. At some point, you’ve got to actually write the novel. Before you do that, there are a couple of things you can do to make that traumatic first draft easier. The first thing to do is to take that four-page synopsis and make a list of all the scenes that you’ll need to turn the story into a novel. And the easiest way to make that list is . . . with a spreadsheet.", "For some reason, this is scary to a lot of writers. Oh the horror. Deal with it. You learned to use a word-processor. Spreadsheets are easier. You need to make a list of scenes, and spreadsheets were invented for making lists. If you need some tutoring, buy a book. There are a thousand out there, and one of them will work for you. It should take you less than a day to learn the itty bit you need. It’ll be the most valuable day you ever spent. Do it.", "Make a spreadsheet detailing the scenes that emerge from your four-page plot outline. Make just one line for each scene. In one column, list the POV character. In another (wide) column, tell what happens. If you want to get fancy, add more columns that tell you how many pages you expect to write for the scene. A spreadsheet is ideal, because you can see the whole storyline at a glance, and it’s easy to move scenes around to reorder things.", "My spreadsheets usually wind up being over 100 lines long, one line for each scene of the novel. As I develop the story, I make new versions of my story spreadsheet. This is incredibly valuable for analyzing a story. It can take a week to make a good spreadsheet. When you are done, you can add a new column for chapter numbers and assign a chapter to each scene.", "Step 9) (Optional. I don’t do this step anymore.) Switch back to your word processor and begin writing a narrative description of the story. Take each line of the spreadsheet and expand it to a multi-paragraph description of the scene. Put in any cool lines of dialogue you think of, and sketch out the essential conflict of that scene. If there’s no conflict, you’ll know it here and you should either add conflict or scrub the scene.", "I used to write either one or two pages per chapter, and I started each chapter on a new page. Then I just printed it all out and put it in a loose- leaf notebook, so I could easily swap chapters around later or revise chapters without messing up the others. This process usually took me a week and the end result was a massive 50-page printed document that I would revise in red ink as I wrote the first draft. All my good ideas when I woke up in the morning got hand-written in the margins of this document. This, by the way, is a rather painless way of writing that dreaded detailed synopsis that all writers seem to hate. But it’s actually fun to develop, if you have done steps (1) through (8) first. When I did this step, I never showed this synopsis to anyone, least of all to an editor — it was for me alone. I liked to think of it as the prototype first draft. Imagine writing a first draft in a week! Yes, you can do it and it’s well worth the time. But I’ll be honest, I don’t feel like I need this step anymore, so I don’t do it now.", "Step 10) At this point, just sit down and start pounding out the real first draft of the novel. You will be astounded at how fast the story flies out of your fingers at this stage. I have seen writers triple their fiction writing speed overnight, while producing better quality first drafts than they usually produce on a third draft.", "You might think that all the creativity is chewed out of the story by this time. Well, no, not unless you overdid your analysis when you wrote your Snowflake. This is supposed to be the fun part, because there are many small- scale logic problems to work out here. How does Hero get out of that tree surrounded by alligators and rescue Heroine who’s in the burning rowboat? This is the time to figure it out! But it’s fun because you already know that the large-scale structure of the novel works. So you only have to solve a limited set of problems, and so you can write relatively fast.", "This stage is incredibly fun and exciting. I have heard many fiction writers complain about how hard the first draft is. Invariably, that’s because they have no clue what’s coming next. Good grief! Life is too short to write like that! There is no reason to spend 500 hours writing a wandering first draft of your novel when you can write a solid one in 150. Counting the 100 hours it takes to do the design documents, you come out way ahead in time.", "About midway through a first draft, I usually take a breather and fix all the broken parts of my design documents. Yes, the design documents are not perfect. That’s okay. The design documents are not fixed in concrete, they are a living set of documents that grows as you develop your novel. If you are doing your job right, at the end of the first draft you will laugh at what an amateurish piece of junk your original design documents were. And you’ll be thrilled at how deep your story has become.", "Are you struggling right now with a horrible first draft of your novel that just seems hopeless? Take an hour and summarize your story in one sentence. Does that clarify things? You’ve just completed step (1) of the Snowflake, and it only took an hour. Why not try the next few steps of the Snowflake and see if your story doesn’t suddenly start coming to life? What have you got to lose, except a horrible first draft that you already hate?", "Are you a seat-of-the-pants writer who finally finished your novel, but now you’re staring at an enormous pile of manuscript that desperately needs rewriting? Take heart! Your novel’s done, isn’t it? You’ve done something many writers only dream about. Now imagine a big-shot editor bumps into you in the elevator and asks what your novel’s about. In fifteen words or less, what would you say? Take your time! This is a thought game. What would you say? If you can come up with an answer in the next hour . . . you’ve just completed Step 1 of the Snowflake! Do you think some of the other steps might help you put some order into that manuscript? Give it a shot. What have you got to lose?", "Have you just got a nightmarishly long letter from your editor detailing all the things that are wrong with your novel? Are you wondering how you can possibly make all the changes before your impossible deadline? It’s never too late to do the Snowflake. How about if you take a week and drill through all the steps right now? It’ll clarify things wonderfully, and then you’ll have a plan for executing all those revisions. I bet you’ll get it done in record time. And I bet the book will come out better than you imagined.", "If the Snowflake Method works for you, I’d like to hear from you. You can reach me through the contact page on my web-site.", "Acknowledgments: I thank my many friends on the Chi Libris list and especially Janelle Schneider for a large number of discussions on the Snowflake and much else.", "Check out my best-selling book, How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method. This book is a different kind of teaching tool. It uses a story to SHOW you how to write a novel, rather than to TELL you how to write a novel. I used the Snowflake Method to help me write the book, and at the end, you get to see the Snowflake document I created for the book, exactly the way I wrote it.", "If you learn best by seeing examples, you might like this book. It’s about a young woman who’s been dreaming all her life about writing a novel. Her parents always told her that fiction writing was “impractical,” and they made her get a practical college degree. But now that she’s married and has two kids in school, she decides to do something just for herself, for once in her life. She’s going to write that novel and nobody is going to stop her. The only thing blocking her is herself.", "I liked it so much, I gave Cameron some free labor to make Plottr work way better with the Snowflake Method.", "First, I created a Snowflake Method Character Template that Cameron put into Plottr so that you can easily design characters using Steps 3, 5, and 7 of the Snowflake Method.", "Then I created a Snowflake Method Plot Template for managing the timelines in Plottr, and Cameron put that in Plottr also. (Timelines let you visualize your scene lists from the Snowflake Method.)", "Finally, I created a Snowflake Method Project Template that walks you through the first nine steps in the Snowflake Method, with exact directions on what to do, and in which order, and exactly how to do it in Plottr. Cameron didn’t have any full Project Templates in Plottr, but he liked mine, so he added a Project Template feature to Plottr.", "As I said, I use Plottr myself now for my novel design work, and I recommend it to all Snowflakers. Plottr runs on both Macs and Windows, and it has a 30-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee. And it’s priced extremely reasonably.", "Randy Ingermanson is a theoretical physicist and the award-winning author of six novels. He has taught at numerous writing conferences over the years and publishes the free monthly Advanced Fiction Writing E-zine.", "This article is immensely popular and has been translated into several languages. Here they are, in the order that the translations were done:", "Translators: If you’d like permission to do a translation, email me on my Contact Page. After you complete the translation, let me know and I’ll include a link to your translation here.", "Are you writing a novel, but having trouble getting your first draft written? Take a look at the wildly popular Snowflake Method--ten battle-tested steps to jump-start your creativity and help you quickly map out your story. All around the world, novelists are using the Snowflake Method right now to ignite their imaginations and get their first drafts down.", "If you can write one powerful, amazing scene, you can write a hundred. And that's a novel. The one goal of this book is to teach you the simple principles you can use right now to design a powerful scene before you write it.", "Everything you need to know to write, edit, and publish your novel. A best- selling classic guide for beginning and intermediate writers.", "Want to use the Snowflake Method to design your novel? Plottr is a great software tool that makes it fast, easy, and fun to use the Snowflake Method to make a roadmap for your novel.", "Please log in again. The login page will open in a new tab. After logging in you can close it and return to this page." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Write A Novel Using The Snowflake Method\n\nCreated by Randy Ingermanson - \"the Snowflake Guy\"\n\nAmerica's Mad Professor of Fiction Writing\n\nSuccessful Fiction Writing = Organizing + Creating + Marketing\n\n#### Organizing Your Writing\n\n * The “Snowflake Method” Article: Free\n * My “Snowflake Method” Book: Inexpensive\n * New “Plottr” Software: Recommended\n * Old “Snowflake Pro” Software: End of Life\n\n#### Creating Your Story\n\n * Writing the Perfect Scene: Free\n * My “Dynamite Scene” Book: Inexpensive\n * Writing Fiction for Dummies: Inexpensive\n\n#### Marketing Your Work\n\n * Advanced Fiction Writing E-zine: Free\n\n# The Snowflake Method For Designing A Novel\n\nWriting a novel is easy. Writing a good novel is hard. That’s just life. If it\nwere easy, we’d all be writing best-selling, prize-winning fiction.\n\nFrankly, there are a thousand different people out there who can tell you how\nto write a novel. There are a thousand different methods. The best one for you\nis the one that works for you.\n\nIn this article, I’d like to share with you what works for me. I’ve published\nsix novels and won about a dozen awards for my writing. I teach the craft of\nwriting fiction at writing conferences all the time. One of my most popular\nlectures is this one: How to write a novel using what I call the “Snowflake\nMethod.”\n\nThis page is the most popular one on my web site, and gets over a thousand\npage views per day. Over the years, this page has been viewed more than six\nmillion times. So you can guess that a lot of people find it useful. But you\nmay not, and that’s fine by me. Look it over, decide what might work for you,\nand ignore the rest! If it makes you dizzy, I won’t be insulted. Different\nwriters are different. If my methods get you rolling, I’ll be happy. I’ll make\nthe best case I can for my way of organizing things, but you are the final\njudge of what works best for you. Have fun and . . . write your novel!\n\n## The Importance of Design\n\nGood fiction doesn’t just happen, it is designed. You can do the design work\nbefore or after you write your novel. I’ve done it both ways and I strongly\nbelieve that doing it first is quicker and leads to a better result. Design is\nhard work, so it’s important to find a guiding principle early on. This\narticle will give you a powerful metaphor to guide your design.\n\nOur fundamental question is this: How do you design a novel?\n\nFor a number of years, I was a software architect designing large software\nprojects. I write novels the same way I write software, using the “snowflake\nmetaphor”. OK, what’s the snowflake metaphor? Before you go further, take a\nlook at this cool web site.\n\nOn the side of the page, you’ll see an animation of a pattern known as a\nsnowflake fractal. Don’t tell anyone, but this is an important mathematical\nobject that’s been widely studied. For our purposes, it’s just a cool sketch\nof a snowflake. If you scroll down that same web page a little, you’ll see a\nbox with a large triangle in it and arrows underneath. If you press the right-\narrow button repeatedly, you’ll see the steps used to create the snowflake. It\ndoesn’t look much like a snowflake at first, but after a few steps, it starts\nlooking more and more like one, until it’s done.\n\nThe first few steps look like this:\n\nI claim that that’s how you design a novel — you start small, then build stuff\nup until it looks like a story. Part of this is creative work, and I can’t\nteach you how to do that. Not here, anyway. But part of the work is just\nmanaging your creativity — getting it organized into a well-structured novel.\nThat’s what I’d like to teach you here.\n\nIf you’re like most people, you spend a long time thinking about your novel\nbefore you ever start writing. You may do some research. You daydream about\nhow the story’s going to work. You brainstorm. You start hearing the voices of\ndifferent characters. You think about what the book’s about — the Deep Theme.\nThis is an essential part of every book which I call “composting”. It’s an\ninformal process and every writer does it differently. I’m going to assume\nthat you know how to compost your story ideas and that you have already got a\nnovel well-composted in your mind and that you’re ready to sit down and start\nwriting that novel.\n\n## The Ten Steps of Design\n\nBut before you start writing, you need to get organized. You need to put all\nthose wonderful ideas down on paper in a form you can use. Why? Because your\nmemory is fallible, and your creativity has probably left a lot of holes in\nyour story — holes you need to fill in before you start writing your novel.\nYou need a design document. And you need to produce it using a process that\ndoesn’t kill your desire to actually write the story. Here is my ten-step\nprocess for writing a design document. I use this process for writing my\nnovels, and I hope it will help you.\n\nStep 1) Take an hour and write a one-sentence summary of your novel. Something\nlike this: “A rogue physicist travels back in time to kill the apostle Paul.”\n(This is the summary for my first novel, Transgression.) The sentence will\nserve you forever as a ten-second selling tool. This is the big picture, the\nanalog of that big starting triangle in the snowflake picture.\n\nWhen you later write your book proposal, this sentence should appear very\nearly in the proposal. It’s the hook that will sell your book to your editor,\nto your committee, to the sales force, to bookstore owners, and ultimately to\nreaders. So make the best one you can!\n\nSome hints on what makes a good sentence:\n\n * Shorter is better. Try for fewer than 15 words.\n * No character names, please! Better to say “a handicapped trapeze artist” than “Jane Doe”.\n * Tie together the big picture and the personal picture. Which character has the most to lose in this story? Now tell me what he or she wants to win.\n * Read the one-line blurbs on the New York Times Bestseller list to learn how to do this. Writing a one-sentence description is an art form.\n\nStep 2) Take another hour and expand that sentence to a full paragraph\ndescribing the story setup, major disasters, and ending of the novel. This is\nthe analog of the second stage of the snowflake. I like to structure a story\nas “three disasters plus an ending”. Each of the disasters takes a quarter of\nthe book to develop and the ending takes the final quarter. I don’t know if\nthis is the ideal structure, it’s just my personal taste.\n\nIf you believe in the Three-Act structure, then the first disaster corresponds\nto the end of Act 1. The second disaster is the mid-point of Act 2. The third\ndisaster is the end of Act 2, and forces Act 3 which wraps things up. It is OK\nto have the first disaster be caused by external circumstances, but I think\nthat the second and third disasters should be caused by the protagonist’s\nattempts to “fix things”. Things just get worse and worse.\n\nYou can also use this paragraph in your proposal. Ideally, your paragraph will\nhave about five sentences. One sentence to give me the backdrop and story\nsetup. Then one sentence each for your three disasters. Then one more sentence\nto tell the ending. Don’t confuse this paragraph with the back-cover copy for\nyour book. This paragraph summarizes the whole story. Your back-cover copy\nshould summarize only about the first quarter of the story.\n\nStep 3) The above gives you a high-level view of your novel. Now you need\nsomething similar for the storylines of each of your characters. Characters\nare the most important part of any novel, and the time you invest in designing\nthem up front will pay off ten-fold when you start writing. For each of your\nmajor characters, take an hour and write a one-page summary sheet that tells:\n\n * The character’s name\n * A one-sentence summary of the character’s storyline\n * The character’s motivation (what does he/she want abstractly?)\n * The character’s goal (what does he/she want concretely?)\n * The character’s conflict (what prevents him/her from reaching this goal?)\n * The character’s epiphany (what will he/she learn, how will he/she change?\n * A one-paragraph summary of the character’s storyline\n\nAn important point: You may find that you need to go back and revise your one-\nsentence summary and/or your one-paragraph summary. Go ahead! This is good–it\nmeans your characters are teaching you things about your story. It’s always\nokay at any stage of the design process to go back and revise earlier stages.\nIn fact, it’s not just okay–it’s inevitable. And it’s good. Any revisions you\nmake now are revisions you won’t need to make later on to a clunky 400 page\nmanuscript.\n\nAnother important point: It doesn’t have to be perfect. The purpose of each\nstep in the design process is to advance you to the next step. Keep your\nforward momentum! You can always come back later and fix it when you\nunderstand the story better. You will do this too, unless you’re a lot smarter\nthan I am.\n\nStep 4) By this stage, you should have a good idea of the large-scale\nstructure of your novel, and you have only spent a day or two. Well,\ntruthfully, you may have spent as much as a week, but it doesn’t matter. If\nthe story is broken, you know it now, rather than after investing 500 hours in\na rambling first draft. So now just keep growing the story. Take several hours\nand expand each sentence of your summary paragraph into a full paragraph. All\nbut the last paragraph should end in a disaster. The final paragraph should\ntell how the book ends.\n\nThis is a lot of fun, and at the end of the exercise, you have a pretty decent\none-page skeleton of your novel. It’s okay if you can’t get it all onto one\nsingle-spaced page. What matters is that you are growing the ideas that will\ngo into your story. You are expanding the conflict. You should now have a\nsynopsis suitable for a proposal, although there is a better alternative for\nproposals . . .\n\nStep 5) Take a day or two and write up a one-page description of each major\ncharacter and a half-page description of the other important characters. These\n“character synopses” should tell the story from the point of view of each\ncharacter. As always, feel free to cycle back to the earlier steps and make\nrevisions as you learn cool stuff about your characters. I usually enjoy this\nstep the most and lately, I have been putting the resulting “character\nsynopses” into my proposals instead of a plot-based synopsis. Editors love\ncharacter synopses, because editors love character-based fiction.\n\nStep 6) By now, you have a solid story and several story-threads, one for each\ncharacter. Now take a week and expand the one-page plot synopsis of the novel\nto a four-page synopsis. Basically, you will again be expanding each paragraph\nfrom step (4) into a full page. This is a lot of fun, because you are figuring\nout the high-level logic of the story and making strategic decisions. Here,\nyou will definitely want to cycle back and fix things in the earlier steps as\nyou gain insight into the story and new ideas whack you in the face.\n\nStep 7) Take another week and expand your character descriptions into full-\nfledged character charts detailing everything there is to know about each\ncharacter. The standard stuff such as birthdate, description, history,\nmotivation, goal, etc. Most importantly, how will this character change by the\nend of the novel? This is an expansion of your work in step (3), and it will\nteach you a lot about your characters. You will probably go back and revise\nsteps (1-6) as your characters become “real” to you and begin making petulant\ndemands on the story. This is good — great fiction is character-driven. Take\nas much time as you need to do this, because you’re just saving time\ndownstream. When you have finished this process, (and it may take a full month\nof solid effort to get here), you have most of what you need to write a\nproposal. If you are a published novelist, then you can write a proposal now\nand sell your novel before you write it. If you’re not yet published, then\nyou’ll need to write your entire novel first before you can sell it. No,\nthat’s not fair, but life isn’t fair and the world of fiction writing is\nespecially unfair.\n\nStep 8) You may or may not take a hiatus here, waiting for the book to sell.\nAt some point, you’ve got to actually write the novel. Before you do that,\nthere are a couple of things you can do to make that traumatic first draft\neasier. The first thing to do is to take that four-page synopsis and make a\nlist of all the scenes that you’ll need to turn the story into a novel. And\nthe easiest way to make that list is . . . with a spreadsheet.\n\nFor some reason, this is scary to a lot of writers. Oh the horror. Deal with\nit. You learned to use a word-processor. Spreadsheets are easier. You need to\nmake a list of scenes, and spreadsheets were invented for making lists. If you\nneed some tutoring, buy a book. There are a thousand out there, and one of\nthem will work for you. It should take you less than a day to learn the itty\nbit you need. It’ll be the most valuable day you ever spent. Do it.\n\nMake a spreadsheet detailing the scenes that emerge from your four-page plot\noutline. Make just one line for each scene. In one column, list the POV\ncharacter. In another (wide) column, tell what happens. If you want to get\nfancy, add more columns that tell you how many pages you expect to write for\nthe scene. A spreadsheet is ideal, because you can see the whole storyline at\na glance, and it’s easy to move scenes around to reorder things.\n\nMy spreadsheets usually wind up being over 100 lines long, one line for each\nscene of the novel. As I develop the story, I make new versions of my story\nspreadsheet. This is incredibly valuable for analyzing a story. It can take a\nweek to make a good spreadsheet. When you are done, you can add a new column\nfor chapter numbers and assign a chapter to each scene.\n\nStep 9) (Optional. I don’t do this step anymore.) Switch back to your word\nprocessor and begin writing a narrative description of the story. Take each\nline of the spreadsheet and expand it to a multi-paragraph description of the\nscene. Put in any cool lines of dialogue you think of, and sketch out the\nessential conflict of that scene. If there’s no conflict, you’ll know it here\nand you should either add conflict or scrub the scene.\n\nI used to write either one or two pages per chapter, and I started each\nchapter on a new page. Then I just printed it all out and put it in a loose-\nleaf notebook, so I could easily swap chapters around later or revise chapters\nwithout messing up the others. This process usually took me a week and the end\nresult was a massive 50-page printed document that I would revise in red ink\nas I wrote the first draft. All my good ideas when I woke up in the morning\ngot hand-written in the margins of this document. This, by the way, is a\nrather painless way of writing that dreaded detailed synopsis that all writers\nseem to hate. But it’s actually fun to develop, if you have done steps (1)\nthrough (8) first. When I did this step, I never showed this synopsis to\nanyone, least of all to an editor — it was for me alone. I liked to think of\nit as the prototype first draft. Imagine writing a first draft in a week! Yes,\nyou can do it and it’s well worth the time. But I’ll be honest, I don’t feel\nlike I need this step anymore, so I don’t do it now.\n\nStep 10) At this point, just sit down and start pounding out the real first\ndraft of the novel. You will be astounded at how fast the story flies out of\nyour fingers at this stage. I have seen writers triple their fiction writing\nspeed overnight, while producing better quality first drafts than they usually\nproduce on a third draft.\n\nYou might think that all the creativity is chewed out of the story by this\ntime. Well, no, not unless you overdid your analysis when you wrote your\nSnowflake. This is supposed to be the fun part, because there are many small-\nscale logic problems to work out here. How does Hero get out of that tree\nsurrounded by alligators and rescue Heroine who’s in the burning rowboat? This\nis the time to figure it out! But it’s fun because you already know that the\nlarge-scale structure of the novel works. So you only have to solve a limited\nset of problems, and so you can write relatively fast.\n\nThis stage is incredibly fun and exciting. I have heard many fiction writers\ncomplain about how hard the first draft is. Invariably, that’s because they\nhave no clue what’s coming next. Good grief! Life is too short to write like\nthat! There is no reason to spend 500 hours writing a wandering first draft of\nyour novel when you can write a solid one in 150. Counting the 100 hours it\ntakes to do the design documents, you come out way ahead in time.\n\nAbout midway through a first draft, I usually take a breather and fix all the\nbroken parts of my design documents. Yes, the design documents are not\nperfect. That’s okay. The design documents are not fixed in concrete, they are\na living set of documents that grows as you develop your novel. If you are\ndoing your job right, at the end of the first draft you will laugh at what an\namateurish piece of junk your original design documents were. And you’ll be\nthrilled at how deep your story has become.\n\n## Ways To Use The Snowflake\n\nAre you struggling right now with a horrible first draft of your novel that\njust seems hopeless? Take an hour and summarize your story in one sentence.\nDoes that clarify things? You’ve just completed step (1) of the Snowflake, and\nit only took an hour. Why not try the next few steps of the Snowflake and see\nif your story doesn’t suddenly start coming to life? What have you got to\nlose, except a horrible first draft that you already hate?\n\nAre you a seat-of-the-pants writer who finally finished your novel, but now\nyou’re staring at an enormous pile of manuscript that desperately needs\nrewriting? Take heart! Your novel’s done, isn’t it? You’ve done something many\nwriters only dream about. Now imagine a big-shot editor bumps into you in the\nelevator and asks what your novel’s about. In fifteen words or less, what\nwould you say? Take your time! This is a thought game. What would you say? If\nyou can come up with an answer in the next hour . . . you’ve just completed\nStep 1 of the Snowflake! Do you think some of the other steps might help you\nput some order into that manuscript? Give it a shot. What have you got to\nlose?\n\nHave you just got a nightmarishly long letter from your editor detailing all\nthe things that are wrong with your novel? Are you wondering how you can\npossibly make all the changes before your impossible deadline? It’s never too\nlate to do the Snowflake. How about if you take a week and drill through all\nthe steps right now? It’ll clarify things wonderfully, and then you’ll have a\nplan for executing all those revisions. I bet you’ll get it done in record\ntime. And I bet the book will come out better than you imagined.\n\nIf the Snowflake Method works for you, I’d like to hear from you. You can\nreach me through the contact page on my web-site.\n\nAcknowledgments: I thank my many friends on the Chi Libris list and especially\nJanelle Schneider for a large number of discussions on the Snowflake and much\nelse.\n\nBest regards,\n\nRandy Ingermanson, Ph.D.\n\n## Want to Learn More About the Snowflake Method?\n\nCheck out my best-selling book, How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake\nMethod. This book is a different kind of teaching tool. It uses a story to\nSHOW you how to write a novel, rather than to TELL you how to write a novel. I\nused the Snowflake Method to help me write the book, and at the end, you get\nto see the Snowflake document I created for the book, exactly the way I wrote\nit.\n\nIf you learn best by seeing examples, you might like this book. It’s about a\nyoung woman who’s been dreaming all her life about writing a novel. Her\nparents always told her that fiction writing was “impractical,” and they made\nher get a practical college degree. But now that she’s married and has two\nkids in school, she decides to do something just for herself, for once in her\nlife. She’s going to write that novel and nobody is going to stop her. The\nonly thing blocking her is herself.\n\nAvailable in paper, e-book, and audiobook at these fine retailers:\n\n## Want a Tool to Make the Snowflake Method Fast, Easy, and Fun?\n\nThe software tool I use is called Plottr, and it’s written by a programmer\nfriend of mine, Cameron Sutter.\n\nPlottr is a program that helps you design your novel using several different\nmethods, including the Snowflake Method.\n\nI liked it so much, I gave Cameron some free labor to make Plottr work way\nbetter with the Snowflake Method.\n\nFirst, I created a Snowflake Method Character Template that Cameron put into\nPlottr so that you can easily design characters using Steps 3, 5, and 7 of the\nSnowflake Method.\n\nThen I created a Snowflake Method Plot Template for managing the timelines in\nPlottr, and Cameron put that in Plottr also. (Timelines let you visualize your\nscene lists from the Snowflake Method.)\n\nFinally, I created a Snowflake Method Project Template that walks you through\nthe first nine steps in the Snowflake Method, with exact directions on what to\ndo, and in which order, and exactly how to do it in Plottr. Cameron didn’t\nhave any full Project Templates in Plottr, but he liked mine, so he added a\nProject Template feature to Plottr.\n\nAs I said, I use Plottr myself now for my novel design work, and I recommend\nit to all Snowflakers. Plottr runs on both Macs and Windows, and it has a\n30-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee. And it’s priced extremely\nreasonably.\n\nClick here to learn more about Plottr.\n\n## About The Author\n\nRandy Ingermanson is a theoretical physicist and the award-winning author of\nsix novels. 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Ultimately, the \"right way to outline\" is whatever way works best for you.To give you a few options to explore, this article will introduce you to a few of my favorite outlining methods. But first ...", "Outlining isn't a moral imperative, and it doesn't work for everyone. But even if you are a “pantser” (a.k.a. “a discovery writer”), there are some noteworthy advantages worth exploring.", "You reduce the amount of work you'll need to do during writing. By planning out ideas first, you can trim down the amount of time spent in writing the novel itself. This is especially beneficial for those of you looking to do some last-hour preparation for NaNoWriMo.", "You give yourself a chance to spot potential roadblocks and plot holes. Since outlining gives you a broader view of the work, you may be able to identify story problems or areas that will require creative solutions. Even if outlining doesn't automatically solve these problems, it gives you some time to mull your solutions over prior to hitting the roadblocks.", "You can save yourself some hassle. When writing off the cuff, it's entirely possible to paint yourself into a corner. While this isn't a problem per se, it does require that you spend time painting yourself back out again. Outlining can help you eliminate this issue.", "You get the creative juices flowing. By starting to think about the various aspects of your story, you're jump-starting the creative processes. Even if you never refer to your outline again, your mind will be primed for writing.", "You get the chance to thread ideas through your piece. Outlining helps you choose ways to foreshadow, drop hints, or unify the theme in earlier parts of your work.", "The snowflake method is one highly specific form of what I call the “expanding outline.” In any expanding outline, you start with the simplest form of the story:", "Jack, the mayor's son, is sent to fetch water. Jill comes with him. They get injured while climbing the hill where the well is.", "Jack, who is the mayor's son, is sent to fetch water for the town. His girlfriend Jill comes with him. At the top of the hill where the well is, the two are attacked. They attempt to escape but trip and fall down the hill. They are both injured.", "Basically, the idea here is to write your story from beginning to end but replace all scenes and dialogue with summaries. It's your entire story, just laid out while still at the maximum level of compression.", "Jack and Jill are called in for a royal audience. The king tells them they need to get water. They leave. They talk about the consequences of disobeying the king, deciding that they had better obey. They climb the hill, which is very steep. At the top of the hill, they look around for a while. They talk about the tyranny of the kingdom, deciding that they hate the king and would rather die than serve him. Jack commits suicide by throwing himself down the mountain. Jill then does the same. When the people see this, they start a revolt. The revolt rages through the streets for a while. They overthrow the king.", "You've probably used skeletal outlines for academic papers before. The notion here is to lay out your core points (or, in this case, narrative points) in the order you feel will best aid the flow of your argument (or, in this case, storytelling). It gives a good birds-eye view of your structure and can help you re-form your story for maximum impact.", "I. Exposition ----The story takes place in a village named Hillside ----We are introduced to Jack, who is a paladin. ----We are introduced to Jill, who is a thief. II. Inciting Incident ----Jack catches Jill stealing a crown. While he's arresting her ... ----Goblins sneak into the village and light buildings on fire. III. Rising Action ----Jack/Jill both decide they must climb the hill to get the magical Pail of Endless Water. ----On the way up the hill, J/J encounter and fight goblins. ----At the top of the hill, J/J find that a dark priest named Ravimag has been controlling the goblins. IV. Climax ----Jack/Jill fight Ravimag ----Jack is flung from the hill by Ravimag ----In anger, Jill stabs Ravimag and retrieves the Pail of Endless Water, then leaps down the hill V. Falling action ----Falling VI. Resolution ----Flash forward to a time when Jack is discovered, still healthy ----Jack/Jill have saved the town from the fire and Ravimag ----Jack/Jill are celebrated by the people ----Jack lets Jill go, even though she stole the crown", "Just like a flashlight gives great illumination to what's near and only a small amount to what's far, the \"flashlight method\" of outlining is all about letting yourself discover the story gradually while still doing enough planning that you can anticipate any walls you're about to crash into.", "Chapter 1. Jack/Jill are on opposing teams for a boys vs girls basketball game. Jack is charming and flirtatious, but arrogantly thinks that the boys will have no trouble winning. When he taunts Jill, she pushes past him and breaks his nose. Chapter 2. Jack/Jill meet again in a park, and after bickering for a bit, they decide they need to have a set of challenges to see who is really the better athlete. They start with a javelin throw, which Jack wins. Chapter 3. For the second challenge, Jack and Jill do some sort of gymnastic event, which Jill wins. Other chapters: Jack/Jill go back and forth winning events. Eventually, Jack/Jill decide to have a final challenge of having a race up the hill to the well. Jack is ahead but falls and gets injured, and Jill decides to help him instead of winning.", "Free-writing is the most pantser-friendly way to approach your story, and it's my personal favorite method for outlining a longer piece. The advantage of this method is that you can bring whatever level of detail and thought you happen to have available, make notes on your goals, and ask yourself questions as you go. For example:", "This story is about Jack and Jill, who are going to fetch some water. They're doing this for their town, because the town was built on top of some ancient ruins that contain a monster. This monster is paralyzed by water. The water has to come from a special well, which was blessed by a shaman a long time ago. Jill is the descendant of this shaman, and she has some magical abilities, but she doesn't know that at the beginning of the story. Jill has the obligation to get the water as part of the ceremony to paralyze the monster, but she doesn't believe that the monster really exists, because she's never seen it before and it's been gone for so long. Jack is Jill's guardian, and he uses a giant axe to fight the monsters that live on “the hill.”", "When going up the hill, Jack and Jill have to fight their way through multiple enemies. Maybe evil llamas of some sort. And lizards. At the top of the hill, Jack is injured and Jill chooses to stay with him. She finds she can magically control the elements, which she has to do to defend him. However, because she hasn't returned with the water for the ceremony, the monster begins to wake up and there is an earthquake while Jack and Jill are coming down the hill. They both fall down and are injured again.", "This is my second-favorite way to look at a story, partially because it gives you the freedom to draw in connections and expand on concepts on the fly.", "I won't share my example of this, partially because every person's approach will differ but mostly because I took a picture of my sketch and realized that my handwriting is completely illegible. To summarize, I started with blocks for the core plot and character points and then branched off from these as I asked myself more questions. What was Jack's motivation? He was the son of the mayor. Why did they need water? There was a drought. Why did they fall? There was a cougar. Why was there a cougar? Because of the drought, maybe? You get the idea.", "Even if you choose not to write out your plot, there's a lot of advantage to writing about the context in which the story takes place. That means developing your setting, systems (e.g., technology, deities, magic, politics, etc.), and thinking about the questions you want your reader to be asking. For discovery writers, having a well-developed sense of character is especially important (take a look at this in-depth character questionnaire for more help on that front).", "Jack/Jill live in the land of Fulululu. Fulululu is a fairy kingdom where all plant-life serves as the homes of the fairy creatures. All the fairies cast spells through the use of magical mushrooms. These mushrooms allow them to control time and space. The Kingdom of Fulululu is ruled by King Bakon, who is a pure-blooded fairy. Jack is half fairy and half dandelion. This has raised some controversy, as there are those in the kingdom who oppose fairies marrying dandelions. Jill is Jack's best friend. She is a dragonfly.", "I've never used any software myself, so I can't personally testify to the effectiveness of any one option. That said, there are several popular programs for writers, with the most notable being Scrivener. A quick Google search will show you dozens of other options, and there are even those who advocate using non-traditional tools like Excel and Trello for your outline.", "These are just a few of the methods that have been recommended to me, that I've been exposed to, or that I've experimented with. Hopefully at least one proves useful to you. Meanwhile, do you have any specific methods of your own? We'd love to hear your preferred approach in the comments, below.", "Robbie Blair is a world-wandering author and poet who blogs about his adventures, the writing craft, and more. He was doomed to write when, at just three years old, his English-professor father taught him the \"To be or not to be\" soliloquy. Robbie has since published more than a dozen creative pieces in literary journals (including Touchstones, Enormous Rooms, Warp + Weave, and V Magazine). Robbie Blair's website is loaded with travel narratives; original creative work; writerly humor; pretty pictures; writing games, lessons, tips, and exercises; and other uber-niftyTM content.", "Great post. I've never heard of this many variations for outlining. I guess the snowflake method is the most famous one, at least on my part of Internet. The funny thing is, whenever I try it, my snowflakes gradually drift into freestyle sketches. Oh, and I do love Excel.", "Another thing I like doing is compiling a playlist for each chapter/character/whatever I feel is necessary. Gets me right in the mood.", "Before I read this, I only knew the snowflake method. Thanks, these tips were really useful, I think I'll combine the skeleton outline with the snowflake method from now on. Using playlist for different parts is also an awesome idea, Matt!", "I begin with Pure Summary and Contextual Preparation as I collect ideas, do research, randomly think of something lying in bed, etc. and collect it all in a book with no particular order. Once I'm satisfied I have enough material, I use a hybrid of the Skeletal and Flashlight Outlining to give my ideas a sequence that will shape the story and finally when I'm ready to draft, I'll take those ordered ideas and begin the Snowflake method before committing to a draft of a chapter.", "Thank you so much for this. Helped a lot. Good advice, not only for novel- writing, but story-writing in general.", "Thanks for taking the time to gather up and explain these outlining methods. I've used many of them intuitively but haven't ever seen them separated and broken down like this. Looking at my workflow as of late I would say I've been caught in a sort of Flashlight Outlining, Free Writing, Pure Summary, Contextual Prep loop. I think having a grasp of each technique and its benefits could help me be more productive. Not saying you can't combine these methods but sometimes it's helpful to keep it simple.", "In fact, I think I have identified Contextual Preparation as the culprit for grinding my creative process to a halt in my current work. I've been getting way too caught up in the minutiae. May be time to step away from CP for a while and focus on the other techniques.", "This is the first time that I visit here. I found so many exciting matters in this particular blog, One thing I would like to request you that pls keep posting such type of informative blog. Star Wars Jacket", "I appreciate this blog your blog is vert help full for me i really enjoyed this stuff dude. Star Wars Jacket", "Thanks for sharing this best stuff with us! Keep sharing! 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Otherwise, Click here to log in\n\nFollow @litreactor\n\n * Online Writing Classes\n * Writers Workshop\n * Magazine\n * Community\n * Take A Tour\n\n * Frontpage\n * News\n * Columns\n * Interviews\n * Reviews\n * Craft Essays\n * Features\n\n# 8 Ways to Outline a Novel\n\nColumn by Robbie Blair October 28, 2014 16 comments\n\nIn:\n\n * List\n * Outlining\n * Story\n * Plot\n\nThere are countless ways to outline a novel. Ultimately, the \"right way to\noutline\" is whatever way works best for you.To give you a few options to\nexplore, this article will introduce you to a few of my favorite outlining\nmethods. But first ...\n\n## Why bother outlining?\n\nOutlining isn't a moral imperative, and it doesn't work for everyone. But even\nif you are a “pantser” (a.k.a. “a discovery writer”), there are some\nnoteworthy advantages worth exploring.\n\n * You reduce the amount of work you'll need to do during writing. By planning out ideas first, you can trim down the amount of time spent in writing the novel itself. This is especially beneficial for those of you looking to do some last-hour preparation for NaNoWriMo.\n * You give yourself a chance to spot potential roadblocks and plot holes. Since outlining gives you a broader view of the work, you may be able to identify story problems or areas that will require creative solutions. Even if outlining doesn't automatically solve these problems, it gives you some time to mull your solutions over prior to hitting the roadblocks.\n * You can save yourself some hassle. When writing off the cuff, it's entirely possible to paint yourself into a corner. While this isn't a problem per se, it does require that you spend time painting yourself back out again. Outlining can help you eliminate this issue.\n * You get the creative juices flowing. By starting to think about the various aspects of your story, you're jump-starting the creative processes. Even if you never refer to your outline again, your mind will be primed for writing.\n * You get the chance to thread ideas through your piece. Outlining helps you choose ways to foreshadow, drop hints, or unify the theme in earlier parts of your work.\n\nFor these and other reasons, outlines are often worthwhile. So, what are some\npossible ways to outline your novel?\n\n## 1\\. The Expanding \"Snowflake\" Outline\n\nThe snowflake method is one highly specific form of what I call the “expanding\noutline.” In any expanding outline, you start with the simplest form of the\nstory:\n\n> Jack/Jill get injured while climbing a hill trying to get water.\n\nThen you expand on it:\n\n> Jack, the mayor's son, is sent to fetch water. Jill comes with him. They get\n> injured while climbing the hill where the well is.\n\nThen you expand on it more:\n\n> Jack, who is the mayor's son, is sent to fetch water for the town. His\n> girlfriend Jill comes with him. At the top of the hill where the well is,\n> the two are attacked. They attempt to escape but trip and fall down the\n> hill. They are both injured.\n\nThis process continues until every part of the story has the level of detail\nyou want. The “snowflake method” advocates a specific way of getting to that\nlevel and can be rather intensive; you can find the specifics of the\n\"snowflake method\" here. Whether you use the precise methodology of the\nsnowflake or simply expand an idea repeatedly until you're satisfied, this\nmethod is a good way to identify when some of your ideas could still use\ndevelopment.\n\n## 2\\. Pure Summary\n\nBasically, the idea here is to write your story from beginning to end but\nreplace all scenes and dialogue with summaries. It's your entire story, just\nlaid out while still at the maximum level of compression.\n\n> Jack and Jill are called in for a royal audience. The king tells them they\n> need to get water. They leave. They talk about the consequences of\n> disobeying the king, deciding that they had better obey. They climb the\n> hill, which is very steep. At the top of the hill, they look around for a\n> while. They talk about the tyranny of the kingdom, deciding that they hate\n> the king and would rather die than serve him. Jack commits suicide by\n> throwing himself down the mountain. Jill then does the same. When the people\n> see this, they start a revolt. The revolt rages through the streets for a\n> while. They overthrow the king.\n\nThis method helps give a cohesive sense of the story and gives a good road-map\nfor you to follow during the writing process itself.\n\n## 3\\. The Skeletal Outline\n\nYou've probably used skeletal outlines for academic papers before. The notion\nhere is to lay out your core points (or, in this case, narrative points) in\nthe order you feel will best aid the flow of your argument (or, in this case,\nstorytelling). It gives a good birds-eye view of your structure and can help\nyou re-form your story for maximum impact.\n\n> I. Exposition ----The story takes place in a village named Hillside ----We\n> are introduced to Jack, who is a paladin. ----We are introduced to Jill, who\n> is a thief. II. Inciting Incident ----Jack catches Jill stealing a crown.\n> While he's arresting her ... ----Goblins sneak into the village and light\n> buildings on fire. III. Rising Action ----Jack/Jill both decide they must\n> climb the hill to get the magical Pail of Endless Water. ----On the way up\n> the hill, J/J encounter and fight goblins. ----At the top of the hill, J/J\n> find that a dark priest named Ravimag has been controlling the goblins. IV.\n> Climax ----Jack/Jill fight Ravimag ----Jack is flung from the hill by\n> Ravimag ----In anger, Jill stabs Ravimag and retrieves the Pail of Endless\n> Water, then leaps down the hill V. Falling action ----Falling VI. Resolution\n> ----Flash forward to a time when Jack is discovered, still healthy\n> ----Jack/Jill have saved the town from the fire and Ravimag ----Jack/Jill\n> are celebrated by the people ----Jack lets Jill go, even though she stole\n> the crown\n\nIf you're struggling to form a plot, you can even use the hero's journey or\nFreytag's Pyramid as your base-line (as I did above) and then graft your own\ncharacters and ideas to the appropriate points.\n\n## 4\\. Flashlight Outlining\n\nJust like a flashlight gives great illumination to what's near and only a\nsmall amount to what's far, the \"flashlight method\" of outlining is all about\nletting yourself discover the story gradually while still doing enough\nplanning that you can anticipate any walls you're about to crash into.\n\n> Chapter 1. Jack/Jill are on opposing teams for a boys vs girls basketball\n> game. Jack is charming and flirtatious, but arrogantly thinks that the boys\n> will have no trouble winning. When he taunts Jill, she pushes past him and\n> breaks his nose. Chapter 2. Jack/Jill meet again in a park, and after\n> bickering for a bit, they decide they need to have a set of challenges to\n> see who is really the better athlete. They start with a javelin throw, which\n> Jack wins. Chapter 3. For the second challenge, Jack and Jill do some sort\n> of gymnastic event, which Jill wins. Other chapters: Jack/Jill go back and\n> forth winning events. Eventually, Jack/Jill decide to have a final challenge\n> of having a race up the hill to the well. Jack is ahead but falls and gets\n> injured, and Jill decides to help him instead of winning.\n\nWhile it may not provide all the time-savings advantages of other outline\nmethods (especially for the NaNites out there), it does help you shape your\nstory more consciously than if you just go off the cuff.\n\n## 5\\. Free Writing\n\nFree-writing is the most pantser-friendly way to approach your story, and it's\nmy personal favorite method for outlining a longer piece. The advantage of\nthis method is that you can bring whatever level of detail and thought you\nhappen to have available, make notes on your goals, and ask yourself questions\nas you go. For example:\n\n> This story is about Jack and Jill, who are going to fetch some water.\n> They're doing this for their town, because the town was built on top of some\n> ancient ruins that contain a monster. This monster is paralyzed by water.\n> The water has to come from a special well, which was blessed by a shaman a\n> long time ago. Jill is the descendant of this shaman, and she has some\n> magical abilities, but she doesn't know that at the beginning of the story.\n> Jill has the obligation to get the water as part of the ceremony to paralyze\n> the monster, but she doesn't believe that the monster really exists, because\n> she's never seen it before and it's been gone for so long. Jack is Jill's\n> guardian, and he uses a giant axe to fight the monsters that live on “the\n> hill.”\n>\n> When going up the hill, Jack and Jill have to fight their way through\n> multiple enemies. Maybe evil llamas of some sort. And lizards. At the top of\n> the hill, Jack is injured and Jill chooses to stay with him. She finds she\n> can magically control the elements, which she has to do to defend him.\n> However, because she hasn't returned with the water for the ceremony, the\n> monster begins to wake up and there is an earthquake while Jack and Jill are\n> coming down the hill. They both fall down and are injured again.\n\nFor me, free-writing isn't so much about giving myself a road-map as it is\nabout spontaneous idea generation and giving myself enough content that I can\nstart to really daydream about my story.\n\n## 6\\. The Visual Map\n\nThis is my second-favorite way to look at a story, partially because it gives\nyou the freedom to draw in connections and expand on concepts on the fly.\n\nI won't share my example of this, partially because every person's approach\nwill differ but mostly because I took a picture of my sketch and realized that\nmy handwriting is completely illegible. To summarize, I started with blocks\nfor the core plot and character points and then branched off from these as I\nasked myself more questions. What was Jack's motivation? He was the son of the\nmayor. Why did they need water? There was a drought. Why did they fall? There\nwas a cougar. Why was there a cougar? Because of the drought, maybe? You get\nthe idea.\n\n## 7\\. Contextual Preparation\n\nEven if you choose not to write out your plot, there's a lot of advantage to\nwriting about the context in which the story takes place. That means\ndeveloping your setting, systems (e.g., technology, deities, magic, politics,\netc.), and thinking about the questions you want your reader to be asking. For\ndiscovery writers, having a well-developed sense of character is especially\nimportant (take a look at this in-depth character questionnaire for more help\non that front).\n\n> Jack/Jill live in the land of Fulululu. Fulululu is a fairy kingdom where\n> all plant-life serves as the homes of the fairy creatures. All the fairies\n> cast spells through the use of magical mushrooms. These mushrooms allow them\n> to control time and space. The Kingdom of Fulululu is ruled by King Bakon,\n> who is a pure-blooded fairy. Jack is half fairy and half dandelion. This has\n> raised some controversy, as there are those in the kingdom who oppose\n> fairies marrying dandelions. Jill is Jack's best friend. She is a dragonfly.\n\nWith a sense of the world and characters, you can more easily launch into the\nstory and get a stronger sense that characters are finding their own plot—all\nwhile keeping the tone and rules of your world consistent.\n\n## 8\\. Outlining Software\n\nI've never used any software myself, so I can't personally testify to the\neffectiveness of any one option. That said, there are several popular programs\nfor writers, with the most notable being Scrivener. A quick Google search will\nshow you dozens of other options, and there are even those who advocate using\nnon-traditional tools like Excel and Trello for your outline.\n\nThese are just a few of the methods that have been recommended to me, that\nI've been exposed to, or that I've experimented with. Hopefully at least one\nproves useful to you. Meanwhile, do you have any specific methods of your own?\nWe'd love to hear your preferred approach in the comments, below.\n\n### Column by Robbie Blair\n\nRobbie Blair is a world-wandering author and poet who blogs about his\nadventures, the writing craft, and more. He was doomed to write when, at just\nthree years old, his English-professor father taught him the \"To be or not to\nbe\" soliloquy. Robbie has since published more than a dozen creative pieces in\nliterary journals (including Touchstones, Enormous Rooms, Warp + Weave, and V\nMagazine). Robbie Blair's website is loaded with travel narratives; original\ncreative work; writerly humor; pretty pictures; writing games, lessons, tips,\nand exercises; and other uber-niftyTM content.\n\nFollow @_RobbieBlair_\n\n## You Might Also Like...\n\nThree Secrets to a Cleaner First Draft\n\n10 Must-Know Tips For Outlining Your Novel\n\n5 Unconventional Methods of Writing a Story\n\nThe Top 10 Scenes In Literature To Bring You Terrorsleep: Part 1\n\nThe Top 10 Scenes In Literature To Bring You Terrorsleep: Part 2\n\n## More By This Author\n\nFiction Shmiction: The Complex Question of Writing as Activism\n\nThe Problem with Rape's Portrayal in Fiction\n\n6 Ways to Save a Mary Sue\n\nA Reading List for Self-Guided Study of Ancient Literature\n\n5 Strategies for Enriching Your Character Arcs\n\nTo leave a comment Login with Facebook or create a free account.\n\n## Comments\n\nMatt Oddfield from nowhere in particular is reading Embassytown October 28,\n2014 - 9:41am\n\nGreat post. I've never heard of this many variations for outlining. I guess\nthe snowflake method is the most famous one, at least on my part of Internet.\nThe funny thing is, whenever I try it, my snowflakes gradually drift into\nfreestyle sketches. Oh, and I do love Excel.\n\nAnother thing I like doing is compiling a playlist for each\nchapter/character/whatever I feel is necessary. Gets me right in the mood.\n\n * Login or register to post comments\n\nMichele Puddu October 28, 2014 - 12:15pm\n\nBefore I read this, I only knew the snowflake method. Thanks, these tips were\nreally useful, I think I'll combine the skeleton outline with the snowflake\nmethod from now on. Using playlist for different parts is also an awesome\nidea, Matt!\n\n * Login or register to post comments\n\nJason Oliver Taylor October 29, 2014 - 5:07am\n\nI begin with Pure Summary and Contextual Preparation as I collect ideas, do\nresearch, randomly think of something lying in bed, etc. and collect it all in\na book with no particular order. Once I'm satisfied I have enough material, I\nuse a hybrid of the Skeletal and Flashlight Outlining to give my ideas a\nsequence that will shape the story and finally when I'm ready to draft, I'll\ntake those ordered ideas and begin the Snowflake method before committing to a\ndraft of a chapter.\n\n * Login or register to post comments\n\nRedd Tramp from Los Angeles, CA is reading Mongrels by SGJ; Sacred and\nImmoral: On the Writings of Chuck Palahniuk; The History of Sexuality by\nMichel Foucault October 29, 2014 - 8:15am\n\nThank you so much for this. Helped a lot. Good advice, not only for novel-\nwriting, but story-writing in general.\n\n * Login or register to post comments\n\nMatt L. from Texas is reading Tenth of December: Stories November 3, 2014 -\n6:00pm\n\nThanks for taking the time to gather up and explain these outlining methods.\nI've used many of them intuitively but haven't ever seen them separated and\nbroken down like this. Looking at my workflow as of late I would say I've been\ncaught in a sort of Flashlight Outlining, Free Writing, Pure Summary,\nContextual Prep loop. I think having a grasp of each technique and its\nbenefits could help me be more productive. Not saying you can't combine these\nmethods but sometimes it's helpful to keep it simple.\n\nIn fact, I think I have identified Contextual Preparation as the culprit for\ngrinding my creative process to a halt in my current work. I've been getting\nway too caught up in the minutiae. 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(Note the measuring tape – it’s been through several construction zones and is looking rugged!)", "Wrap the burlap around the Mason jar overlapping the ends in the back. Cut a piece of jute twine 32 inches long and tie it around the jar, securing the burlap into place.", "Finally, tie the twine into a knot or bow and trim the ends. Now you’re ready to fill your burlap jar with flowers!", "Recently, I was inspired by a friends wedding to make a few projects out of burlap because I love the rustic look that it lends things. Stay tuned for further projects!", "Hi everyone! My name is Kari. I'm enjoying country living here in the Flathead Valley, Montana. I love to create mostly healthy recipes, and occasionally a chocolatey indulgence. I hope you find something inspirational; let me know what you think. Read more...", "On this site you may find affiliate links. We’ve partnered with brands we trust and only recommend products we use and love. 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I found that I\nlike mine the best at 4 inches because there was more jar showing that way.\n(Note the measuring tape – it’s been through several construction zones and is\nlooking rugged!)\n\nNext, measure and cut the length to 14 inches.\n\nWrap the burlap around the Mason jar overlapping the ends in the back. Cut a\npiece of jute twine 32 inches long and tie it around the jar, securing the\nburlap into place.\n\nFinally, tie the twine into a knot or bow and trim the ends. Now you’re ready\nto fill your burlap jar with flowers!\n\nRecently, I was inspired by a friends wedding to make a few projects out of\nburlap because I love the rustic look that it lends things. 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Round 1: Ch 2, beg cl, ch 4, [cl, ch 4] 5 times; join with a slip st to top of beg cl. Round 2: Slip st in first 2 ch of ch-4, slip st into ch-space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 4, [3 dc in next ch-4 space, ch 4] 5 times; join to top of ch-3. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2 *, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4 *, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2 *, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 4, dc) all in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 4 *, dc in next 4 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, dc in next 5 dc, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 2 *, dc in next 5 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 8: Ch 2, beg 5-dc-cl, [ch 5, sc in next ch-4 loop] twice, ch 5, 5-dc- cl, ch 7 *; 5-dc-cl; repeat from around, end at *; join to top of first cl. Round 9: Ch 1, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in ch-5 loop, [(3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in next loop] twice, (4 sc, picot, 4 sc) all in next ch-7 loop *, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in next ch-5 loop; repeat from around, end at *; join to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.", "FINISHING: Lay the Doily flat (Right Side down) and evenly rub with glue. Place on the center of the jar. Allow to dry completely before moving.", "ABBREVIATIONS: beg cl (beginning cl) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice all in ring, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook cl (cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] 3 times all in ring, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook beg 5-dc-cl (worked over next 4 sts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 4 times, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook 5-dc-cl (worked over next 5 sts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5 times, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook picot = ch 3, slip st in top and side loops of sc", "Aunt Lydia's® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10, available in white & ecru 400 yd (365 m); solid color 350 yd (320 m); shaded color 300 yd (274 m) balls", "Ch 7; join with a slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 2, beg cl, ch 4, [cl, ch 4] 5 times; join with a slip st to top of beg cl. Round 2: Slip st in first 2 ch of ch-4, slip st into ch-space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 4, [3 dc in next ch-4 space, ch 4] 5 times; join to top of ch-3. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2 *, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4 *, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2 *, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 4, dc) all in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 4 *, dc in next 4 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, dc in next 5 dc, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 2 *, dc in next 5 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 8: Ch 2, beg 5-dc-cl, [ch 5, sc in next ch-4 loop] twice, ch 5, 5-dc- cl, ch 7 *; 5-dc-cl; repeat from around, end at *; join to top of first cl. Round 9: Ch 1, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in ch-5 loop, [(3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in next loop] twice, (4 sc, picot, 4 sc) all in next ch-7 loop *, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in next ch-5 loop; repeat from around, end at *; join to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.", "FINISHING: Lay the Doily flat (Right Side down) and evenly rub with glue. Place on the center of the jar. Allow to dry completely before moving.", "ABBREVIATIONS: beg cl (beginning cl) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice all in ring, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook cl (cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] 3 times all in ring, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook beg 5-dc-cl (worked over next 4 sts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 4 times, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook 5-dc-cl (worked over next 5 sts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5 times, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook picot = ch 3, slip st in top and side loops of sc", " 1-888-739-4120\n* Customer Service & Support\n* Track Order\n* faqs\n\n* © 2007-2017 JO-ANN STORES, LLC. 5555 DARROW RD. HUDSON, OH 44236 UNITED STATES. All rights reserved. JOANN.COM® is a registered trademark of Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.\nSUPPLIES & TOOLS:", "Aunt Lydia's® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10, available in white & ecru 400 yd (365 m); solid color 350 yd (320 m); shaded color 300 yd (274 m) balls", "Ch 7; join with a slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 2, beg cl, ch 4, [cl, ch 4] 5 times; join with a slip st to top of beg cl. Round 2: Slip st in first 2 ch of ch-4, slip st into ch-space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 4, [3 dc in next ch-4 space, ch 4] 5 times; join to top of ch-3. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2 *, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4 *, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2 *, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 4, dc) all in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 4 *, dc in next 4 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, dc in next 5 dc, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 2 *, dc in next 5 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 8: Ch 2, beg 5-dc-cl, [ch 5, sc in next ch-4 loop] twice, ch 5, 5-dc- cl, ch 7 *; 5-dc-cl; repeat from around, end at *; join to top of first cl. Round 9: Ch 1, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in ch-5 loop, [(3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in next loop] twice, (4 sc, picot, 4 sc) all in next ch-7 loop *, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in next ch-5 loop; repeat from around, end at *; join to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.", "FINISHING: Lay the Doily flat (Right Side down) and evenly rub with glue. Place on the center of the jar. Allow to dry completely before moving.", "ABBREVIATIONS: beg cl (beginning cl) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice all in ring, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook cl (cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] 3 times all in ring, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook beg 5-dc-cl (worked over next 4 sts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 4 times, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook 5-dc-cl (worked over next 5 sts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5 times, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook picot = ch 3, slip st in top and side loops of sc" ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Make A Hearts Desire Doily-ed Jar - JoAnn \| Jo-Ann\n\nBUY ONLINE PICK-UP IN-STORE details \| NOW ACCEPTING FREE RETURNS IN-STORE!\ndetails\n\n WEEKLY AD\n * EMAIL SIGN UP\n\n * COUPONS\n * FIND A STORE\n * BUY IN BULK\n\n * * * Account\n * * New Customer? 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Home\n 2. Projects + Inspiration\n 3. Crafts\n 4. Mason Jars & Containers\n 5. How To Make A Hearts Desire Doily-ed Jar\n\n## Images\n\nReset\n\n# How To Make A Hearts Desire Doily-ed Jar\n\nCrafting Time:\n\n * Varies\n\nSkill Level:\n\n * Beginner\n\nProject Courtesy of: Red Heart\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Pinterest\n * Google+\n * Email\n\nPrint Project Description\n\n## SUPPLIES & TOOLS:\n\n * Aunt Lydia’s® Classic Crochet size 10: 1 ball, White\n * Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 1.5mm [US 7]\n * Ball® Smooth 7\" (17.8 cm) high jar\n * Clear drying house-hold glue\n * Aunt Lydia's® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10, available in white & ecru 400 yd (365 m); solid color 350 yd (320 m); shaded color 300 yd (274 m) balls\n\n## DIRECTIONS:\n\nDoily measures 5\" X 5\" (25.4 x 25.4 cm)\n\nCh 7; join with a slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 2, beg cl, ch 4, [cl, ch\n4] 5 times; join with a slip st to top of beg cl. Round 2: Slip st in first 2\nch of ch-4, slip st into ch-space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 4, [3 dc in\nnext ch-4 space, ch 4] 5 times; join to top of ch-3. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same\nch as joining, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2\n*, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 4: Ch 3, dc\nin same ch as joining, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4 *, 2 dc in\nnext dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same ch\nas joining, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2\n*, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 6: Ch 3, dc\nin next 3 dc, (dc, ch 4, dc) all in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 4 *, dc in\nnext 4 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4\ndc, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, dc in next 5 dc, ch 2, sc in next\nch-4 space, ch 2 *, dc in next 5 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join.\nRound 8: Ch 2, beg 5-dc-cl, [ch 5, sc in next ch-4 loop] twice, ch 5, 5-dc-\ncl, ch 7 *; 5-dc-cl; repeat from around, end at *; join to top of first\ncl. Round 9: Ch 1, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in ch-5 loop, [(3 sc, picot, 3\nsc) all in next loop] twice, (4 sc, picot, 4 sc) all in next ch-7 loop *, (3\nsc, picot, 3 sc) all in next ch-5 loop; repeat from around, end at *; join\nto first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.\n\nFINISHING: Lay the Doily flat (Right Side down) and evenly rub with glue.\nPlace on the center of the jar. Allow to dry completely before moving.\n\nABBREVIATIONS: beg cl (beginning cl) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw\nthrough 2 loops] twice all in ring, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook cl\n(cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] 3 times all\nin ring, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook beg 5-dc-cl (worked over next\n4 sts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 4\ntimes, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook 5-dc-cl (worked over next 5\nsts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5\ntimes, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook picot = ch 3, slip st in top\nand side loops of sc\n\nAdd to Project List\n\n## Additional Information\n\n Description\n * Reviews\n\nDescription\n\n## SUPPLIES & TOOLS:\n\n * Aunt Lydia’s® Classic Crochet size 10: 1 ball, White\n * Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 1.5mm [US 7]\n * Ball® Smooth 7\" (17.8 cm) high jar\n * Clear drying house-hold glue\n * Aunt Lydia's® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10, available in white & ecru 400 yd (365 m); solid color 350 yd (320 m); shaded color 300 yd (274 m) balls\n\n## DIRECTIONS:\n\nDoily measures 5\" X 5\" (25.4 x 25.4 cm)\n\nCh 7; join with a slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 2, beg cl, ch 4, [cl, ch\n4] 5 times; join with a slip st to top of beg cl. Round 2: Slip st in first 2\nch of ch-4, slip st into ch-space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 4, [3 dc in\nnext ch-4 space, ch 4] 5 times; join to top of ch-3. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same\nch as joining, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2\n*, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 4: Ch 3, dc\nin same ch as joining, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4 *, 2 dc in\nnext dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same ch\nas joining, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2\n*, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 6: Ch 3, dc\nin next 3 dc, (dc, ch 4, dc) all in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 4 *, dc in\nnext 4 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4\ndc, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, dc in next 5 dc, ch 2, sc in next\nch-4 space, ch 2 *, dc in next 5 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join.\nRound 8: Ch 2, beg 5-dc-cl, [ch 5, sc in next ch-4 loop] twice, ch 5, 5-dc-\ncl, ch 7 *; 5-dc-cl; repeat from around, end at *; join to top of first\ncl. Round 9: Ch 1, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in ch-5 loop, [(3 sc, picot, 3\nsc) all in next loop] twice, (4 sc, picot, 4 sc) all in next ch-7 loop *, (3\nsc, picot, 3 sc) all in next ch-5 loop; repeat from around, end at *; join\nto first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.\n\nFINISHING: Lay the Doily flat (Right Side down) and evenly rub with glue.\nPlace on the center of the jar. Allow to dry completely before moving.\n\nABBREVIATIONS: beg cl (beginning cl) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw\nthrough 2 loops] twice all in ring, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook cl\n(cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] 3 times all\nin ring, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook beg 5-dc-cl (worked over next\n4 sts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 4\ntimes, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook 5-dc-cl (worked over next 5\nsts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5\ntimes, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook picot = ch 3, slip st in top\nand side loops of sc\n\nReviews\n\nCUSTOMERS ALSO VIEWED\n\n PURCHASE A GIFT CARD\n\n * TAKE A CLASS!\n\n * CONNECT WITH US\n\n * Twitter\n * Pinterest\n * Facebook\n * Google+\n * You Tube\n * Instagram\n\n * * OUR COMPANY\n * ABOUT US\n * CORPORATE GIVING\n * VENDOR RELATIONS\n * NEWSROOM\n * CORPORATE INFORMATION\n * AFFILIATE PROGRAM\n * CAREERS\n\n * * CUSTOMER SERVICE\n * CONTACT US\n * SHIPPING INFO\n * TRACK ORDER\n * RETURN POLICY\n * FAQS\n\n * * SAFETY & SECURITY\n * TERMS & CONDITIONS\n * YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS\n * CALIFORNIA SUPPLY & CHAIN DISCLOSURE\n * PRODUCT RECALL\n\n * * SHOPPING RESOURCES\n * STORE LOCATOR/DIRECTORY\n * FUTURE STORE OPENINGS\n * WEEKLY AD\n * CLASSES\n * GIFT CARDS\n * GLOSSARY\n * SITE MAP\n\n * * JOIN & SAVE TODAY\n * SIGN UP\n * JOANN APP FOR iOS\n * JOANN APP FOR ANDROID\n * TEACHER REWARDS\n * VIP PROGRAM\n * MILITARY DISCOUNT\n\n * SIGN UP FOR EMAILS\n\nVIEW WEEKLY AD\n\n * 1-888-739-4120\n * Customer Service & Support\n * Track Order\n * faqs\n\n * © 2007-2017 JO-ANN STORES, LLC. 5555 DARROW RD. HUDSON, OH 44236 UNITED STATES. All rights reserved. JOANN.COM® is a registered trademark of Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.\n\n## SUPPLIES & TOOLS:\n\n * Aunt Lydia’s® Classic Crochet size 10: 1 ball, White\n * Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 1.5mm [US 7]\n * Ball® Smooth 7\" (17.8 cm) high jar\n * Clear drying house-hold glue\n * Aunt Lydia's® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10, available in white & ecru 400 yd (365 m); solid color 350 yd (320 m); shaded color 300 yd (274 m) balls\n\n## DIRECTIONS:\n\nDoily measures 5\" X 5\" (25.4 x 25.4 cm)\n\nCh 7; join with a slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 2, beg cl, ch 4, [cl, ch\n4] 5 times; join with a slip st to top of beg cl. Round 2: Slip st in first 2\nch of ch-4, slip st into ch-space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 4, [3 dc in\nnext ch-4 space, ch 4] 5 times; join to top of ch-3. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same\nch as joining, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2\n*, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 4: Ch 3, dc\nin same ch as joining, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4 *, 2 dc in\nnext dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same ch\nas joining, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space, ch 2\n*, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 6: Ch 3, dc\nin next 3 dc, (dc, ch 4, dc) all in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 4 *, dc in\nnext 4 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join. Round 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4\ndc, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, dc in next 5 dc, ch 2, sc in next\nch-4 space, ch 2 *, dc in next 5 dc; repeat from around, end at *; join.\nRound 8: Ch 2, beg 5-dc-cl, [ch 5, sc in next ch-4 loop] twice, ch 5, 5-dc-\ncl, ch 7 *; 5-dc-cl; repeat from around, end at *; join to top of first\ncl. Round 9: Ch 1, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) all in ch-5 loop, [(3 sc, picot, 3\nsc) all in next loop] twice, (4 sc, picot, 4 sc) all in next ch-7 loop *, (3\nsc, picot, 3 sc) all in next ch-5 loop; repeat from around, end at *; join\nto first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.\n\nFINISHING: Lay the Doily flat (Right Side down) and evenly rub with glue.\nPlace on the center of the jar. Allow to dry completely before moving.\n\nABBREVIATIONS: beg cl (beginning cl) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw\nthrough 2 loops] twice all in ring, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook cl\n(cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] 3 times all\nin ring, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook beg 5-dc-cl (worked over next\n4 sts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 4\ntimes, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook 5-dc-cl (worked over next 5\nsts) = [yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5\ntimes, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook picot = ch 3, slip st in top\nand side loops of sc\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://masonjarcraftslove.com/mosaic-mason-jar/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210302042036/https://masonjarcraftslove.com/mosaic-mason-jar/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Mosaic Mason Jar", "passages": [ "Why is it that the start of school also triggers the start of fall? I mean, there are still two weeks left of summer on the calendar.", "And before I begin my tutorial, I need to give a shout out to this blogger, A Pumpkin And A Princess, for the inspiration for this project.", "I skipped the glue gun for this project (too many little pieces = too many opportunities to burn my fingers) and chose a quick drying contact adhesive that I found at the craft store.", "Hi What did you use between the stones looks like it’s the glue but it teal in color. This would make a great centerpiece for brides.", "It’s just the glass (with glue on it). I’m thinking the teal color is just a reflection of the teal shells.", "I think a glitter sprinkled lightly in between the glass pieces would add to the sparkle. I’m going to give both a try.", "I found them at the craft store (Jo-Ann’s or Michael’s). They were in the section near the faux flowers in an aisle that had those glass bead vase fillers and moss and stuff. Hope that helps! 🙂 Linda", "What kind of glue did you use? I have bought all kinds trying to find one that will hold glass “baubles” on wine bottles. Hot glue doesn’t work 🙁", "A clear glaze Mod Podge I think will work. I’m going to try that with a teal glitter for an extra sparkle.", "Hey, thanks so much for this post. Do you know if this project would also work by grouting the mosaic pieces as well ?", "I don’t think I wouldn’t want to grout it because the light from the candle inside the jar shines through the spaces between the mosaic glass pieces. That is just my opinion.", "Look on Etsy! There are many, many kinds there. I get mine from there because I am an hour away from a city.", "It’s so pretty! These would be perfect on my sun porch in the summer. I do miss summer! Pinning for next years warm season!", "These are absolutely perfect! I can go it solo – or enlist the help of my 6 yr. old granddaughter. They’re not only beautiful, they’re functional. Thanks so very much!", "Thank you for your kind comment! A word or warning that they can get messy with all the smelly glue! :)Linda", "I bought a Mosaic white (but dries clear) glue. the stones seem to be slipping a little but it feels as though after a bit they will stick. Do you know anything about Mosaic Adhesive? I am hoping this will work or I might have to get the Loctite adhesive. Thanks:)", "The Loctite adhesive slipped a bit too. That’s why I did it in sections at a time to give the glue a chance to dry. And I lied the jar on it’s side.", "I make mosaics often, when glueing on a curved surface there will always be slippage. You have to do what Linda said and do a portion at a time and then let it dry before turning the piece and moving on, it can be tedious when doing a large piece but it’s the only way to go. I use E6000 for most of my glueing. I also grout everything and that adhesive works greats over time.", "What kind of glue do I get to glue the applicants on besides a hot glue gun that takes forever and burns", "Fantastic idea. I have a few mason jars I am going to have to pull out. I was wondering about the type of glue you used and read through comments to see if you provided the type. You are so patient, answering the question multiple times 🙂 I might do red for the backyard now and at Christmas use them as a center piece. Thanks for great tutorial.", "I’m a little behind on answering my comments! The summer has distracted me. But you can see I used Loctite brand glue, right? I found it at Michael’s. But I’m pretty sure you can find it at JoAnns and Hobby Lobby too. Once warning: the smell is pretty strong so make sure you are in a well ventilated area! 🙂", "I love the jar. Would you answer a question for me, Is there such a thing as Clear Grout for glass.", "I have tried making this, the clerk at the store said to use E6000 glue...not sticking very well...and making a huge mess, what are you using “quick dry adhesive”... Loctite ? Does anyone know if mod podge works for something like this?", "So sorry for the late reply! I use Loctite on a lot of projects and am pretty sure I used it on this one too!", "I suppose so. Just be careful of the sharp edges. And the pieces would need to be on the smaller side. But, again, I worry about the sharp edges ...", "Do you lay out the pieces dry and just use the epoxy around them and it seals, or do you pick up each piece to glue underneath? Does your Loctite come as a syringe? That’s all I’m finding on Amazon.", "I put the epoxy on the jar and then placed the pieces, working in small sections. And, no, my Loctite didn’t come as a syringe. I found mine at Michaels.", "I think it’s beautiful. I am going to try it sometime this week I’m thinking of trying broken pieces I got from michaels the other day.", "If you would like to feature a post from Mason Jar Crafts Love, you may use one picture and a clear link back to the project. You may not use more than one picture or use my pictures and content to create (or recreate) my tutorial. If you have any questions, please email me at linda@zbraden.com." ] }, "parsed_md": "Mosaic Mason Jar - Mason Jar Crafts Love\n\nMason Jar Crafts Love\n\nSubscribe for Updates\n\n# Mosaic Mason Jar\n\nby Linda 44 Comments\n\nWhy is it that the start of school also triggers the start of fall? I mean,\nthere are still two weeks left of summer on the calendar.\n\nWith that in mind, I’m sharing one last summer project. A mosaic. On a mason\njar.\n\nAnd before I begin my tutorial, I need to give a shout out to this blogger, A\nPumpkin And A Princess, for the inspiration for this project.\n\nHow To Make A Mosaic Mason Jar\n\nI skipped the glue gun for this project (too many little pieces = too many\nopportunities to burn my fingers) and chose a quick drying contact adhesive\nthat I found at the craft store.\n\nI worked on a section at a time, first laying out the pieces before gluing\nthem down.\n\nOnce dry, I would just turn the jar and repeat. Dry fitting first. Then gluing\ndown. Then let dry.\n\nAnd while these jars look amazing by day ...\n\nI also like them on a summer night with a candle glowing inside ...\n\nCan’t you hear the crickets chirping?\n\nGet out there and enjoy those last few weeks of summer. After all, winter is\ncoming ...\n\nLinda\n\n# Pin It!\n\n### You Might Also Like\n\n Mason Jar Backsplash\n\n * Mason Jar Chandelier\n\n * Mirrored Mason Jar\n\n * Leaf Mason Jar\n\n * Fall Mason Jar Vases\n\nFiled Under: Crafts, Crafts...etc., Etc..., Home Decor, Lights, Lights, Vases,\nWedding\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Linda Cwynar says\n\nat\n\nHi What did you use between the stones looks like it’s the glue but it teal in\ncolor. This would make a great centerpiece for brides.\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nIt’s just the glass (with glue on it). I’m thinking the teal color is just a\nreflection of the teal shells.\n\n🙂 Linda\n\nReply\n\n * Terri says\n\nat\n\nI think a glitter sprinkled lightly in between the glass pieces would add to\nthe sparkle. I’m going to give both a try.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Dorothy says\n\nat\n\nWhere did you get the shells? I’m in CO and we don’t have beaches to look for\nglass on.\n\nReply\n\n 3. Dorothy says\n\nat\n\nI meant glass pieces, not shells.\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nI found them at the craft store (Jo-Ann’s or Michael’s). They were in the\nsection near the faux flowers in an aisle that had those glass bead vase\nfillers and moss and stuff. Hope that helps! 🙂 Linda\n\nReply\n\n * Tammy says\n\nat\n\nWhat kind of glue did you use? I have bought all kinds trying to find one that\nwill hold glass “baubles” on wine bottles. Hot glue doesn’t work 🙁\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nIt’s all all purpose quick dry epoxy glue that I found at the craft store. The\nbrand is Loctite.\n\nReply\n\n * Terri says\n\nat\n\nA clear glaze Mod Podge I think will work. I’m going to try that with a teal\nglitter for an extra sparkle.\n\n * Kia says\n\nat\n\nHey, thanks so much for this post. Do you know if this project would also work\nby grouting the mosaic pieces as well ?\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nI suppose you could try that too.\n\nReply\n\n * Debbie says\n\nat\n\nI don’t think I wouldn’t want to grout it because the light from the candle\ninside the jar shines through the spaces between the mosaic glass pieces. That\nis just my opinion.\n\nReply\n\n * Jan L. says\n\nat\n\nLook on Etsy! There are many, many kinds there. I get mine from there because\nI am an hour away from a city.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Michelle says\n\nat\n\nCan you tell me what the name of the glue you used?\n\nReply\n\n 5. Corinna - For My Love Of says\n\nat\n\nIt’s so pretty! These would be perfect on my sun porch in the summer. I do\nmiss summer! Pinning for next years warm season!\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nMe too!! And thanks for the pin!!!! 🙂 Linda\n\nReply\n\n 6. Diane says\n\nat\n\nThese are absolutely perfect! I can go it solo – or enlist the help of my 6\nyr. old granddaughter. They’re not only beautiful, they’re functional. Thanks\nso very much!\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nThank you for your kind comment! A word or warning that they can get messy\nwith all the smelly glue! :)Linda\n\nReply\n\n 7. Sharon says\n\nat\n\nWhat is the glue/adhesive that you used? These are lovely.\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nI used a Loctite quick dry contact adhesive. And thank you so much for your\nkind words! 🙂 Linda\n\nReply\n\n * Michelle Murino says\n\nat\n\nI bought a Mosaic white (but dries clear) glue. the stones seem to be slipping\na little but it feels as though after a bit they will stick. Do you know\nanything about Mosaic Adhesive? I am hoping this will work or I might have to\nget the Loctite adhesive. Thanks:)\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nThe Loctite adhesive slipped a bit too. That’s why I did it in sections at a\ntime to give the glue a chance to dry. And I lied the jar on it’s side.\n\nReply\n\n 8. Renee says\n\nat\n\nI make mosaics often, when glueing on a curved surface there will always be\nslippage. You have to do what Linda said and do a portion at a time and then\nlet it dry before turning the piece and moving on, it can be tedious when\ndoing a large piece but it’s the only way to go. I use E6000 for most of my\nglueing. I also grout everything and that adhesive works greats over time.\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nThank you for chiming in with such great advice!!!!! 🙂\n\nHope you have a fabulous New Year!\n\nReply\n\n 9. Christie says\n\nat\n\nWhat kind of glue do I get to glue the applicants on besides a hot glue gun\nthat takes forever and burns\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nI used a quick dry adhesive from Loctite. I found it at the craft store.\n\nReply\n\n 10. Grace says\n\nat\n\nFantastic idea. I have a few mason jars I am going to have to pull out. I was\nwondering about the type of glue you used and read through comments to see if\nyou provided the type. You are so patient, answering the question multiple\ntimes 🙂 I might do red for the backyard now and at Christmas use them as a\ncenter piece. Thanks for great tutorial.\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nI’m a little behind on answering my comments! The summer has distracted me.\nBut you can see I used Loctite brand glue, right? I found it at Michael’s. But\nI’m pretty sure you can find it at JoAnns and Hobby Lobby too. Once warning:\nthe smell is pretty strong so make sure you are in a well ventilated area! 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 11. Patricia says\n\nat\n\nI love the jar. Would you answer a question for me, Is there such a thing as\nClear Grout for glass.\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nI honestly do not know!\n\nReply\n\n * Caren says\n\nat\n\nYou could try the clear elmers glue in between the glass. I use that to make\nsuncatchers\n\nReply\n\n 12. Juanine thompson says\n\nat\n\nI have done a number of these and even used liquid lead in between the mosaic.\n\nReply\n\n 13. Debb says\n\nat\n\nI have tried making this, the clerk at the store said to use E6000 glue...not\nsticking very well...and making a huge mess, what are you using “quick dry\nadhesive”... Loctite ? Does anyone know if mod podge works for something like\nthis?\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nSo sorry for the late reply! I use Loctite on a lot of projects and am pretty\nsure I used it on this one too!\n\nReply\n\n 14. Elaine says\n\nat\n\nI’m wondering if instead of shells you could break up a CD and use that\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nI suppose so. Just be careful of the sharp edges. And the pieces would need to\nbe on the smaller side. But, again, I worry about the sharp edges ...\n\nReply\n\n 15. Edith C says\n\nat\n\nEnjoyed your tutorial, I’m just starting so I like different styles and\ntechniques. Thanks\n\nReply\n\n 16. Jess Marie says\n\nat\n\nSorry if this is a silly question but...\n\nDo you lay out the pieces dry and just use the epoxy around them and it seals,\nor do you pick up each piece to glue underneath? Does your Loctite come as a\nsyringe? That’s all I’m finding on Amazon.\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nI put the epoxy on the jar and then placed the pieces, working in small\nsections. And, no, my Loctite didn’t come as a syringe. I found mine at\nMichaels.\n\nReply\n\n 17. Pam says\n\nat\n\nCould you use this method on wood\n\nReply\n\n * Linda says\n\nat\n\nSure!\n\nReply\n\n 18. Globronzee says\n\nat\n\nI think it’s beautiful. I am going to try it sometime this week I’m thinking\nof trying broken pieces I got from michaels the other day.\n\nReply\n\n 19. Kitty says\n\nat\n\nI am thinking of using this idea to make pendant lights with pieces of sea\nglass!\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. 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They’re easy to find and are quite affordable.", "You can find them at your local craft store or use old jars from your recycling. While there are lots of mason jar crafts that are superb, there are also lots of projects that are sub-par.", "I found the best and coolest projects, some handmade at DIY Projects, while others are from talented bloggers. I chose the most unique and awesome projects I haven’t seen and done before.", "Here are fun and easy way to make mason jar lights with our tutorial on DIY Projects. Have you used chalkboard paint before?", "It’s fun and makes for great projects around your home. You can paint floors, walls, and furniture with it. So cool!", "Have you ever seen those cute little terrariums in glass jars? Recently made popular by interior design blogs, mason jar terrariums have been on the rapid upsurge.", "Terrarium definition: A resealable glass container with plants arranged inside. It can be opened for access, so you can easily maintain the plants inside or rearrange them for maximum aesthetic impact.", "These low-cost little loves are so easy to take care of, it makes a lovely decoration in any part of the home. Succulents can grow inside them if left outside and minimally watered.", "Most of our prism lights are original pieces, but you can recreate them at home by watching our mason jar prism light tutorial! It’s simple and all you need are a few tools and some mason jars.", "Mason jar pendant lighting has been used in many modern chandeliers to give the home a rustic look. I’ve also seen this done in bars and restaurants.", "The pendant lighting, when used with a vintage style Edison bulb, casts an orangey glow and makes the interior of a room feel warm and cozy.", "These solar powered mason jar lights are so cool! But take note that often, when making a mason jar light, the glass can become very hot to the touch.", "With the power of the sun, you can use these mason jar crafts to light your patio for a fun evening with friends!", "I love this idea of turning a mason jar into a lamp. It looks so neat when you’re all finished.", "Create a romantic atmosphere in your home with this mason jar oil lamp, scented with a few drops of essential oil or some dried flowers.", "If you’re tired of the wrapper-and-ribbon combo for your gifts, then try putting them in a jar! There are different types of goodies you can store in mason jars.", "With just a few supplies and a little bit of creativity, you can create any of these amazing gifts in a jar!", "Have you been longing to grow a beehive, but you just don’t have any space for this activity? Don’t fret! DIY mason jar beekeeping is one of the solutions.", "I love this idea of storing all of your essentials in a mason jar! You don’t need to dig through a bag of sewing supplies with needles and potentially prick yourself.", "All you need is to dump your sewing supplies (string, pins, embroidery thread, zipper, and mini scissors) gently into a mason jar and screw the lid on top.", "This mason jar light fixture looks very lovely. Simply fill your jars with tiny string lights and hang them right over your chair on the porch.", "I’ve seen these painted mason jar ideas in quite a few places and in many different colors. Simply paint your jars and let it dry. Rub some wax onto part of the jar and wipe it off using a clean rag to get that distressed look you want.", "Then, carefully sand off the raised painted areas to make it look more distressed. And, you have a beautiful distressed mason jar.", "I didn’t come across this post until last week and I was stunned at how many people were using these mercury glass mason jars at their weddings! It’s so pretty the way the blue and silver reflects in the light.", "I tried these mason jar crafts at home and they came out just as lovely as the photographs. Good luck!", "I’ve always loved the way mosaics look in old homes. Create these lovely mason jar pieces using some broken seashells or faux rocks and some twine.", "Simply cover your mason jar with broken seashells or faux rocks and tie the twine around the mouth of the jar. Then, add a tea light inside.", "This DIY mason jar snow globe is a perfect home decor for the holidays. Just looking at these makes me want spring and summer to just fly by so I can decorate my Christmas tree!", "To make this, secure the tree to the mason jar lid with glue, pour some salt into the bottom of the jar, close the lid, and flip. Look how realistic the tree inside the jar looks!", "I love these mason jar decoration ideas! Fill mason jars with your favorite flowers and make sure to add water to each jar if you’re using real flowers.", "What a cool idea for a fence post! If you’re BBQing with friends or just hanging out on a deck or a patio these would look so awesome.", "To make this, simply unscrew the lid from the jar and remove the seal plate. Then, punch 2 holes in the lid directly across from each other and attach the chain.", "Grab one jar with a lid, a soap pump top, and a glue to make a cool soap dispenser. Simply drill a clean hole in the mason jar lid.", "Make sure the pump fits (tightly) in the hole. Smear some glue into the bottom of the pump, then insert it into the lid hole.", "Fill these blue mason jar crafts with your favorite hand or dish soap and screw on the lid. How clever!", "Break out your mason jars for decorating and organizing this Easter. Mason jars are the perfect vessel for holding those rainbows of color.", "Simply fill your mason jars with Easter grass, then your Easter candies and treats, and your Easter mason jar giveaways are ready!", "If you’re planning on incorporating a rustic atmosphere in your home decor, this project is for you! All you need is a few pieces of wood plank, mason jars, iron hooks, twine or a metal wire, candles, stones, and a few other supplies to create these simple, yet, adorable mason jar wall lanterns.", "Following the same idea as the mason jar wall lanterns, you can also fill your jars with your favorite flowers, instead of candles and stones. These mason jar wall flower vases hung on black iron hooks from board painted in white is a brilliant idea to fill empty wall spaces in your house.", "Your homemade carpet freshener in a mason jar with an old Parmesan shaker top is the way to go! Simply fill the mason jar with your homemade freshener, cover it with Parmesan shaker top, and you’re done!", "Spice up your home decor with this unique DIY hand-painted lantern, bringing your mason jar to a whole new level. Simply draw your design on the jar with a marker, and trace it with paint.", "Create an antique effect by applying patina to your mason jar. This will make a great home decor! Check it out here.", "Need a bigger jar to do your salt and pepper shakers? This creative mason jar project is something you can use around the kitchen.", "The perfect gift for someone who bakes or just enjoys a little sweet treat. Just put a little ribbon design of your liking to make it a beautiful addition in your cupboard. Click here to read more!", "Need a quick and easy DIY gift? Make a survival kit for anyone. Give it to mom, dad, or someone who just needs a little pick me up. Click here to read more!", "Are you also a fan of make-ahead food you can prep a week ahead? Using mason jars can be a great way to organize your diet.", "Never fumble around a messy kitchen drawer for your spoons and spatula when you make this organization project. I like to use this chalk paint for several of my crafts (as I’m sure you’ve seen in other posts). Simply ingenious!", "Looking for more ways to utilize mason jars for your kitchen? Here’s a simple DIY project that will have your condiments and other ingredients labeled and organized.", "Make your herb garden even without space with this ingenious way on how to plant herbs in mason jars. This one’s perfect for the window seal and a nice way to create a uniform look for your planters.", "Want more ideas for mason jar crafts? Watch this video from DramaticParrot and learn how to make a little aquarium in a jar:", "In love with mason jar crafts? Let’s agree, there are many ideas to incorporate them into our home. I hope these 32 cool mason jar crafts gave you the inspiration to start your mason jar crafting this weekend. Happy crafting!", "I googled “how to make a solar lid for a mason jar” and was directed to your site but while there are many mason jar “projects,” none that address making the lid. Can you tell me where to look on your site? Thanks!", "[...] Easy DIY Mason Jar Crafts You Can Make in Under an Hour: Mason jars are for more than just canning jams and olives! In addition to all of the affordably cute glassware that your can rock, your can also make easy DIYs like salt and pepper shakers or garden lanterns. [...]", "[...] Mason Jars Stick some fresh or fake flowers into nicely painted mason jars to freshen up any small dorm room. [...]", "[...] DIY will look good on a shelf and is a practical on the go sewing kit. Makes a great gift [...]", "[...] even more storage space to your existing shelves. 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They’re\neasy to find and are quite affordable.\n\nYou can find them at your local craft store or use old jars from your\nrecycling. While there are lots of mason jar crafts that are superb, there are\nalso lots of projects that are sub-par.\n\nI found the best and coolest projects, some handmade at DIY Projects, while\nothers are from talented bloggers. I chose the most unique and awesome\nprojects I haven’t seen and done before.\n\nCheck out this totally cool updated list of 32 ways to do mason jar crafts!\n\n### 1\\. Mason Jar Chalkboard Candle Lights\n\nMason Jar Crafts Chalkboard Candle Lights Photo by DIY Projects\n\nHere are fun and easy way to make mason jar lights with our tutorial on DIY\nProjects. Have you used chalkboard paint before?\n\nIt’s fun and makes for great projects around your home. You can paint floors,\nwalls, and furniture with it. So cool!\n\n### 2\\. Mason Jar Terrarium\n\nMason Jar Craft Ideas \| How To Make A Terrarium Photo by DIY Projects\n\nHave you ever seen those cute little terrariums in glass jars? Recently made\npopular by interior design blogs, mason jar terrariums have been on the rapid\nupsurge.\n\nTerrarium definition: A resealable glass container with plants arranged\ninside. It can be opened for access, so you can easily maintain the plants\ninside or rearrange them for maximum aesthetic impact.\n\nThese low-cost little loves are so easy to take care of, it makes a lovely\ndecoration in any part of the home. Succulents can grow inside them if left\noutside and minimally watered.\n\n### 3\\. Mason Jar Prism Candle Light\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyqQuyL-9F4\n\nHave you ever made a prism light? Well, they’re pretty simple and easy to\nmake.\n\nMost of our prism lights are original pieces, but you can recreate them at\nhome by watching our mason jar prism light tutorial! It’s simple and all you\nneed are a few tools and some mason jars.\n\n### 4\\. Mason Jar Pendant Lighting\n\nMason Jar Crafts \| Vintage Pendant Lighting Photo by DIY Projects\n\nMason jar pendant lighting has been used in many modern chandeliers to give\nthe home a rustic look. I’ve also seen this done in bars and restaurants.\n\nThe pendant lighting, when used with a vintage style Edison bulb, casts an\norangey glow and makes the interior of a room feel warm and cozy.\n\n### 5\\. Mason Jar Solar Lights\n\nThese solar powered mason jar lights are so cool! But take note that often,\nwhen making a mason jar light, the glass can become very hot to the touch.\n\nWith the power of the sun, you can use these mason jar crafts to light your\npatio for a fun evening with friends!\n\n### 6\\. Mason Jar Oil Lamp\n\nHow to Make a Mason Jar Oil Lamp Photo by DIY Projects\n\nI love this idea of turning a mason jar into a lamp. It looks so neat when\nyou’re all finished.\n\nCreate a romantic atmosphere in your home with this mason jar oil lamp,\nscented with a few drops of essential oil or some dried flowers.\n\n### 7\\. Gifts In A Jar\n\nGifts In A Jar That Are Oh So Cute And Easy To DIY Photo by DIY Projects\n\nIf you’re tired of the wrapper-and-ribbon combo for your gifts, then try\nputting them in a jar! There are different types of goodies you can store in\nmason jars.\n\nWith just a few supplies and a little bit of creativity, you can create any of\nthese amazing gifts in a jar!\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DIYProjects/posts/932359900230597:0\n\n### 8\\. DIY Mason Jar Beekeeping\n\nHave you been longing to grow a beehive, but you just don’t have any space for\nthis activity? Don’t fret! DIY mason jar beekeeping is one of the solutions.\n\nYou’ll just need a couple of supplies, some wood, the bees, and your mason\njars, to get started!\n\n### 9\\. Make A Mason Jar Sewing Kit\n\nI love this idea of storing all of your essentials in a mason jar! You don’t\nneed to dig through a bag of sewing supplies with needles and potentially\nprick yourself.\n\nAll you need is to dump your sewing supplies (string, pins, embroidery thread,\nzipper, and mini scissors) gently into a mason jar and screw the lid on top.\n\n### 10\\. Mason Jar Hanging Light Fixture\n\nThis mason jar light fixture looks very lovely. Simply fill your jars with\ntiny string lights and hang them right over your chair on the porch.\n\nIt would be great to sit outside with hot cocoa and marvel at this amazing DIY\nproject.\n\n### 11\\. Distressed Mason Jar Vase\n\nI’ve seen these painted mason jar ideas in quite a few places and in many\ndifferent colors. Simply paint your jars and let it dry. Rub some wax onto\npart of the jar and wipe it off using a clean rag to get that distressed look\nyou want.\n\nThen, carefully sand off the raised painted areas to make it look more\ndistressed. And, you have a beautiful distressed mason jar.\n\n### 12\\. Mercury Glass Mason Jars\n\nI didn’t come across this post until last week and I was stunned at how many\npeople were using these mercury glass mason jars at their weddings! It’s so\npretty the way the blue and silver reflects in the light.\n\nI tried these mason jar crafts at home and they came out just as lovely as the\nphotographs. Good luck!\n\n### 13\\. Mosaic Mason Jar\n\nI’ve always loved the way mosaics look in old homes. Create these lovely mason\njar pieces using some broken seashells or faux rocks and some twine.\n\nSimply cover your mason jar with broken seashells or faux rocks and tie the\ntwine around the mouth of the jar. Then, add a tea light inside.\n\n### 14\\. DIY Mason Jar Snow Globes\n\nThis DIY mason jar snow globe is a perfect home decor for the holidays. Just\nlooking at these makes me want spring and summer to just fly by so I can\ndecorate my Christmas tree!\n\nTo make this, secure the tree to the mason jar lid with glue, pour some salt\ninto the bottom of the jar, close the lid, and flip. Look how realistic the\ntree inside the jar looks!\n\n### 15\\. Mason Jar Flower Vase\n\nI love these mason jar decoration ideas! Fill mason jars with your favorite\nflowers and make sure to add water to each jar if you’re using real flowers.\n\nAfter that, grab a ribbon and tie two jars together and place them in the\ncenter of the table.\n\nRELATED: Baby Food Jar Craft Ideas\n\n### 16\\. Mason Jar Hanging Lanterns\n\nWhat a cool idea for a fence post! If you’re BBQing with friends or just\nhanging out on a deck or a patio these would look so awesome.\n\nTo make this, simply unscrew the lid from the jar and remove the seal plate.\nThen, punch 2 holes in the lid directly across from each other and attach the\nchain.\n\nPlace your little tea light into the jar, screw on the lid with its attached\nchain and hang. Done!\n\n### 17\\. Mason Jar Soap Dispenser\n\nDo you have some old mason jars with rusty lids? Don’t throw them yet!\n\nGrab one jar with a lid, a soap pump top, and a glue to make a cool soap\ndispenser. Simply drill a clean hole in the mason jar lid.\n\nMake sure the pump fits (tightly) in the hole. Smear some glue into the bottom\nof the pump, then insert it into the lid hole.\n\nFill these blue mason jar crafts with your favorite hand or dish soap and\nscrew on the lid. How clever!\n\n> Because a little extra dough won't hurt! Amirite, crafters? 😉\n> https://t.co/MNLhr5G5x4 pic.twitter.com/sfe55LRMtP\n>\n> — DIY Projects (@DIYProjectsCom) March 22, 2017\n\n### 18\\. DIY Easter Mason Jar Giveaways\n\nBreak out your mason jars for decorating and organizing this Easter. Mason\njars are the perfect vessel for holding those rainbows of color.\n\nSimply fill your mason jars with Easter grass, then your Easter candies and\ntreats, and your Easter mason jar giveaways are ready!\n\n### 19\\. DIY Mason Jar Wall Lanterns\n\nIf you’re planning on incorporating a rustic atmosphere in your home decor,\nthis project is for you! All you need is a few pieces of wood plank, mason\njars, iron hooks, twine or a metal wire, candles, stones, and a few other\nsupplies to create these simple, yet, adorable mason jar wall lanterns.\n\n### 20\\. DIY Mason Jar Wall Flower Vase\n\nFollowing the same idea as the mason jar wall lanterns, you can also fill your\njars with your favorite flowers, instead of candles and stones. These mason\njar wall flower vases hung on black iron hooks from board painted in white is\na brilliant idea to fill empty wall spaces in your house.\n\nIt makes a wonderful housewarming gift, too!\n\n### 21\\. Glass Jar Frames\n\n> Glass Jar Frames #yummy #foodie pic.twitter.com/lnY1kd6ecC\n>\n> — AngieLuv Foods Photo (@LuvieAngie) July 12, 2015\n\nGot a bunch of empty mason jars at home? Turn them into dandy glass jar\nframes! Grab a mason jar, slide a photo in, turn it upside down, and display\nyour piece for everyone to see.\n\nTry using different shapes and sizes of jars and you’ll be surprised at how\nlovely they will look.\n\n### 22\\. DIY Carpet Freshener In A Mason Jar\n\nYour homemade carpet freshener in a mason jar with an old Parmesan shaker top\nis the way to go! Simply fill the mason jar with your homemade freshener,\ncover it with Parmesan shaker top, and you’re done!\n\nThis is such a simple trick to store your carpet freshener in style.\n\n### 23\\. DIY Hand Painted Lantern\n\nSpice up your home decor with this unique DIY hand-painted lantern, bringing\nyour mason jar to a whole new level. Simply draw your design on the jar with a\nmarker, and trace it with paint.\n\nAdd a handle made out of a medium-gauge wire, drop tea lights in, and string\nit up.\n\n### 24\\. Mason Jar with Blue Patina\n\nCreate an antique effect by applying patina to your mason jar. This will make\na great home decor! Check it out here.\n\nThis mason jar with blue patina has a different kind of appeal. It looks old\nbut beautifully unique!\n\n### 25\\. Mason Jar Salt and Pepper Shaker\n\nNeed a bigger jar to do your salt and pepper shakers? This creative mason jar\nproject is something you can use around the kitchen.\n\nThis 6-oz mason jar should be big enough for the job.\n\n### 26\\. Mason Jar Cookie M&M Cookie Recipe\n\nMason Jar Cookie Recipes: How To Make M&M Cookies In A Jar Photo by DIY\nProjects\n\nThe perfect gift for someone who bakes or just enjoys a little sweet treat.\nJust put a little ribbon design of your liking to make it a beautiful addition\nin your cupboard. Click here to read more!\n\n### 27\\. Mason Jar Memories\n\n> Preserving your digital content in a mason jar: a charming way to preserve\n> family memories: https://t.co/GUnWl5418b pic.twitter.com/gNxKZk47Cn\n>\n> — UCT eResearch (@UCT_eResearch) June 13, 2016\n\nPhotos are not the only way to capture memories. Take something back from your\nevery trip and store your memories in a jar.\n\nHow’s this for a brilliant way remember things by?\n\n> This mason jar #candle light is a perfect weekday #craft project, it's so\n> easy! http://t.co/WUWuOxkw2e pic.twitter.com/lHI17aJAi0\n>\n> — DIY Projects (@DIYProjectsCom) July 12, 2015\n\n### 28\\. DIY Mason Jar Survival Kit\n\nDIY Mommy’s Survival Kit \| Every Mom Who Crafts Needs One Photo by DIY\nProjects\n\nNeed a quick and easy DIY gift? Make a survival kit for anyone. Give it to\nmom, dad, or someone who just needs a little pick me up. Click here to read\nmore!\n\n### 29\\. Mason Jar Salads\n\nMason Jar Salad Recipes Photo by DIY Projects\n\nAre you also a fan of make-ahead food you can prep a week ahead? Using mason\njars can be a great way to organize your diet.\n\nCheck out these easy and healthy mason jar salad recipes!\n\n### 30\\. Painted Mason Jar Utensil Holders\n\nPainted Mason Jar Utensil Holders Photo by DIY Projects\n\nNever fumble around a messy kitchen drawer for your spoons and spatula when\nyou make this organization project. I like to use this chalk paint for several\nof my crafts (as I’m sure you’ve seen in other posts). Simply ingenious!\n\n### 31\\. Magic Decal Tutorial\n\nLooking for more ways to utilize mason jars for your kitchen? Here’s a simple\nDIY project that will have your condiments and other ingredients labeled and\norganized.\n\n### 32\\. How to Plant Herbs in Mason Jars\n\nMake your herb garden even without space with this ingenious way on how to\nplant herbs in mason jars. This one’s perfect for the window seal and a nice\nway to create a uniform look for your planters.\n\nWant more ideas for mason jar crafts? Watch this video from DramaticParrot and\nlearn how to make a little aquarium in a jar:\n\nIn love with mason jar crafts? Let’s agree, there are many ideas to\nincorporate them into our home. I hope these 32 cool mason jar crafts gave you\nthe inspiration to start your mason jar crafting this weekend. Happy crafting!\n\nWhich of these mason jar crafts is perfect for your home? 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These simple little containers can be used as everything from piggy banks to candle holders, and the more elaborate crafters out there have even built things like mason jar chandeliers.", "You don’t need advanced carpentry skills to get started with DIY mason jar craft projects, however. The simplest creations need nothing but a few supplies and a little imagination. Here are some common tools that you might gather as you prepare your work station:", "When bringing your crafts to life, it’s also important to consider the mason jar itself. How big do you need it to be? How much wax or water will it hold? If you’re hanging it up or integrating it with a larger piece, where will you put its hooks?", "As you can see, there’s a lot to consider as you start creating DIY mason jar crafts. Keep everything in mind as you’re inspired by these 50+ craft ideas!", "A simple painted backboard is a perfect complement to the hanging Mason jar that hangs from a decorative hook. Ideal for rotating out arrangements depending on the season!", "Embrace your inner gypsy mermaid with this intricate woven-rope hanger. This large knotted design is sure to catch the eye of guests and it comes down to a cradle-type holder for your jar. Ideal for outdoor areas and larger jars that you may have.", "Turn your jar into a melodious yard decoration by upcycling it into a wind chime. You will just need to attach a base to the jar that can hold the chimes and voila! An intermediate DIY option that makes a great weekend project.", "Add a touch of rustic charm to your yard by transforming your mason jar into a birdfeeder. All you’ll need is the base, some hemp rope, and the birdseed. This project is sure to satisfy you (and the birds) all year round.", "Use the smaller Mason jars and customize them by decorating around the rim of the lids. Punching a hole in the top and placing a straw or cork inside transforms these into perfect summer beverage glasses.", "You just need just 3 things to pull this DIY project together: Mason Jars, some ribbon and small American Flags. Encircle the jar with the flag, tie off with the ribbon, and you’ve got yourself a glass, candy jar, candle holder, and more! Perfect project for a summer party.", "Up your Mason Jar game by converting it into a table lamp. No need to be an electrician – all you’ll need is a lamp kit readily available at your local craft store and a base to hold the lightbulb. Invert the jar over the lamp base and enjoy it.", "Using a jar with a raised logo, paint the outside, avoiding the elevated parts. The result is a professional-looking distressed jar you can use as a vase, storage, and more.", "To pull these together all you will need is some wire for the handles and the light inserts most often sold at nearby craft stores. You can also swap out the battery-powered light for a candle for even more charm.", "Looking for a unique way to display silverware (or anything really)? Wrap your Mason Jars in chicken wire. A surprisingly easy way to achieve a high-end, minimalist finish. For extra customization, paint the wire to complement the room in which you will display the jars.", "Gather your jars with lids and get ready to make the best paintbrush/pencil holder ever. Decorate the outside of the jars as desired and then punch a creative design in the lid(s); this will keep your brushes/pencils/etc upright and easy to grab.", "Using stickers, block off portions of your smooth Mason Jar (logos/raised letters, etc are not recommended). Frost over the stickers and remove once partially dry to create a beautifully patterned jar.", "Sometimes the best DIY projects are the simplest. Encircle your jar with the ribbon/pattern of your choice and attach a chalkboard-paint ‘label’ to your jar. In just a few minutes you will have made yourself a beautiful, labeled Mason Jar that’s ready for your pantry, kitchen counter, and more.", "Beautifully display your jars using wooden stands or candle holders for the base and top the jars off with matching lids. Ideal for kitchen/pantry displays, but also useful for anything you want to display in a clear container. Simply attach the jars to the base and add the lid embellishment – no heavy-duty hardware necessary!", "Transform your jars into party-stopping table decorations. Fill a jar with green paper and encircle the base with a Leprechaun ‘belt’. Some Irish-themed stickers and a corresponding green ribbon on the neck are the last touches to make this stand out for any St. Patrick’s Day party.", "Use your smaller, smooth jars, layer in natural forest-inspired fillers for a perfect little fairy garden. You can start with stones, followed by moss, topped off with smaller, rounder pebbles, and lastly topped with greenery.", "Upgrade your bathroom organization with this completely custom towel rack. Add ‘cupholders’ using metal rings between the hooks that will hold the mason jars. Perfect for toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and more!", "Give off an elegant vibe in any room by setting out a collection of these DIY frosted jar vases. All you’ll need is a frosted effect paint and smooth jars. Paint over the jars and you’ll have a beautiful set of frosted vases ready to use.", "Looking for some glam? Cover the outside of your mason jars with glass river stones – preferably the translucent ones. Insert a battery-powered light into the jars and top off with a lid painted to contrast.", "Tall mason jars are the perfect size to use as floral vases. Painting the outside with a rustic white will add a ‘farmhouse’ element to the jars which can be tied off with a bit of natural hemp and paired with your flowers of choice.", "For this, you will just need some candle wax, wicks, your scent of choice, and some colorful, textured jars. With very little effort you will have a lineup of candles that are both cute and practical; easy to make, inexpensive to do in bulk, and perfect for party favors or craft nights.", "Painting your jars is permanent, but crafting these Mason Jar covers allows you to rotate out patterns and colors depending on your mood. Wrap up the jars with your material of choice and tie off with a corresponding ribbon and you’ve got yourself some classy (easily rotated) vases.", "For this project, select the smaller, smooth jars with screw-on lids. Select some glass-studded cabinet handles and screw them into the lids for an instant upgrade. For an extra pop of color, paint the lids to complement the handles.", "Glitz up your flower pots by transforming ordinary mason jars into gorgeous gold fit for royalty. You don’t need King Midas to create gorgeous accent pieces that’ll glam up your home and make you feel like you’re walking the red carpet to your throne each time you pass them.", "For a more rustic inspired style, trying adorning your jars to bold, metal chains and hanging them off refurbished wood for a unique twist on wall lanterns. You’ll give your home that old-time glow while igniting the feeling of a simpler era, before the popularity of modern lighting fixtures.", "Bring the garden inside and put your green thumb to work by turning traditional mason jars into adorable mini-ecosystems that will bring your living room to life while adding a splash of color to your space.", "Brighten up your home with mason jar luminaries that can be retrofitted with any color of your choosing to create a unique vibe that coordinates beautifully with your existing decor. For the full effect, turn off all your other lights and let your luminaries shine!", "Your holiday tree isn’t the only thing that can add some sparkle to your home. Dazzle the guests at your next holiday party by morphing your mason jars into shimmery accent pieces that’ll be right at home alongside your presents with its burlap bow.", "For a creative way to display your herbs and keep them within arms reach while you’re cooking, fit your jars with chalkboard stickers that make it easy to locate and organize your collection.", "Nothing beats the feeling of a fresh ocean breeze and the sand between your toes, so why not bring a little bit of the beach home with you by decorating your mason jars with seashells? Every time you look at your DIY creation you’ll be transported back to your favorite beach-side resort.", "Instead of buying generic candle holders from the store, why not let your inner creative-genius create unique-to-you variations that suit your bold style? Melt your own wax and color it however you choose; the possibilities are endless when you DIY!", "Spice up your centerpieces by with cool painted mason jars set on a reclaimed wood pallet. Fix them with your favorite flowers for a new take on a classic look.", "There are many ways to use mason jars to light up your living space, including replacing your otherwise tired, boring, lamp bases with clear jars for a vintage appeal! Fit it with your bulb of choice to create suave mood lighting or flame-like brilliance.", "For your inner sea captain, bring the open water to your home without the need to ever sail away by incorporating twine and blue mason jars for a fishnet styled piece of decor that’ll have you dreaming of kicking back on island paradises.", "Put away those boring old 4×6 frames and put your love for your family and friends on display with a one-of-a-kind picture frame mason jar display piece; jazz it up with some seasonal flowers and you have a vibrant new place to store your precious memories.", "Revolutionize your home into a fantasy world with mason jar light decor inspired by mystical fairies. With their warm glow, you’ll create a dream-like atmosphere that you’ve always imagined.", "Throw away your old cardboard kleenex boxes, their mason jar equivalent will be a fully functional welcomed change to the classic fare and will have everyone who enters your home marveling at how adorable they look.", "If you’ve ever wanted a stunning chandelier draped from your ceiling but never could find one that suits your laid-back southern style, you haven’t yet seen what a few mason jars and some light bulbs can do!", "With the holidays around the corner, your house is sure to be chock full of extra candies, cookies, and other sweet treats, and instead of putting them in a boring old cookie box, why not craft yourself a stylish little mason jar to house them in?", "Salt and pepper shakers are a household staple, but they can be a little basic, so jazzing them up and placing them in easily accessible mason jars is a great way to keep your house tidy by ensuring all those tiny specks have a place to call home.", "While we love our mason jars to be functional, they can serve other purposes too, like spreading some extra love in your home for all your guests to enjoy!", "If you fancy yourself a bit of a botanist but feel held back by the cooler seasons, creating a smaller version of your outdoor garden will keep your green thumb busy while brightening up the decor in any room you’d like.", "Cotton swabs, soaps, and other bathroom essentials don’t have to be an eyesore, and if you fancy putting them on a display for ease-of-use nothing will make them pop out more than placing them in clean, see-through mason jars.", "If you have any rooms in your home that are lacking windows and natural light, you can sweeten up any space with an eye-pleasing mason jar filled display that mimics the look of your windowsill flowers.", "For a more colorful twist on fantasy inspired fairy jars, use glow sticks to create an air of mystery – they are sure to mesmerize anyone who comes near!", "We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "50+ Best DIY Mason Jar Crafts (Ideas and Designs) for 2021\n\nYou are at:Home»DIY Projects»Get Creative with these 50+ DIY Mason Jar Crafts\n\n# Get Creative with these 50+ DIY Mason Jar Crafts\n\n0\n\nBy Homebnc on 2020-08-13 DIY Projects, Interior Design\n\nWhen it comes to craftiness, it’s hard to beat the utility of a mason jar.\nThese simple little containers can be used as everything from piggy banks to\ncandle holders, and the more elaborate crafters out there have even built\nthings like mason jar chandeliers.\n\n## 50+ Ways to Re-Purpose Your Old Mason Jars\n\nYou don’t need advanced carpentry skills to get started with DIY mason jar\ncraft projects, however. The simplest creations need nothing but a few\nsupplies and a little imagination. Here are some common tools that you might\ngather as you prepare your work station:\n\n * Glue\n * Scissors\n * Fabric scraps\n * Decorative baubles, bells and ribbons\n * Lights and cords for electrical projects\n * Glitter and sparkles\n * Flexible wires\n * Paint\n * Whatever candles or flowers you want to put in your jars\n\nWhen bringing your crafts to life, it’s also important to consider the mason\njar itself. How big do you need it to be? How much wax or water will it hold?\nIf you’re hanging it up or integrating it with a larger piece, where will you\nput its hooks?\n\nHere are a few things to measure and record about your jar:\n\n * Size\n * Shape\n * Volume\n * Material type\n * Weight capacity\n * Lid tightness\n\nAs you can see, there’s a lot to consider as you start creating DIY mason jar\ncrafts. Keep everything in mind as you’re inspired by these 50+ craft ideas!\n\n## 1\\. Rustic Hanging Mason Jar with Painted Backboard\n\nSource: diyvibes.net\n\nA simple painted backboard is a perfect complement to the hanging Mason jar\nthat hangs from a decorative hook. Ideal for rotating out arrangements\ndepending on the season!\n\n## 2\\. Suspended Bohemian Fishnet Mason Jar\n\nSource: myfrenchtwist.com\n\nEmbrace your inner gypsy mermaid with this intricate woven-rope hanger. This\nlarge knotted design is sure to catch the eye of guests and it comes down to a\ncradle-type holder for your jar. Ideal for outdoor areas and larger jars that\nyou may have.\n\n## 3\\. Mason Jar Wind Chimes for a Garden Paradise\n\nSource: dragonflytreasure.blogspot.com\n\nTurn your jar into a melodious yard decoration by upcycling it into a wind\nchime. You will just need to attach a base to the jar that can hold the chimes\nand voila! An intermediate DIY option that makes a great weekend project.\n\n## 4\\. Mason Jar Bird Feeder for Feathered Friends\n\nSource: littlehouseliving.com\n\nAdd a touch of rustic charm to your yard by transforming your mason jar into a\nbirdfeeder. All you’ll need is the base, some hemp rope, and the birdseed.\nThis project is sure to satisfy you (and the birds) all year round.\n\n## 5\\. Sealable Drinking Glasses for Friends and Family\n\nSource: thatswhatchesaid.net\n\nUse the smaller Mason jars and customize them by decorating around the rim of\nthe lids. Punching a hole in the top and placing a straw or cork inside\ntransforms these into perfect summer beverage glasses.\n\n## 6\\. Patriotic Table Vases for any Summer Party\n\nSource: ohmy-creative.com\n\nYou just need just 3 things to pull this DIY project together: Mason Jars,\nsome ribbon and small American Flags. Encircle the jar with the flag, tie off\nwith the ribbon, and you’ve got yourself a glass, candy jar, candle holder,\nand more! Perfect project for a summer party.\n\n## 7\\. DIY Mason Jar Table Lamp\n\nSource: simplycountrylife.blogspot.com\n\nUp your Mason Jar game by converting it into a table lamp. No need to be an\nelectrician – all you’ll need is a lamp kit readily available at your local\ncraft store and a base to hold the lightbulb. Invert the jar over the lamp\nbase and enjoy it.\n\n## 8\\. Distressed or De-Stress? Your Jar, Your Call\n\nSource: eighteen25.com\n\nUsing a jar with a raised logo, paint the outside, avoiding the elevated\nparts. The result is a professional-looking distressed jar you can use as a\nvase, storage, and more.\n\n## 9\\. Mason Jar Lanterns for Outdoors\n\nSource: birgitkerr.blogspot.com\n\nTo pull these together all you will need is some wire for the handles and the\nlight inserts most often sold at nearby craft stores. You can also swap out\nthe battery-powered light for a candle for even more charm.\n\n## 10\\. Chicken wired Utensil Holders for Your Kitchen\n\nSource: robin-happyathome.blogspot.com\n\nLooking for a unique way to display silverware (or anything really)? Wrap your\nMason Jars in chicken wire. A surprisingly easy way to achieve a high-end,\nminimalist finish. For extra customization, paint the wire to complement the\nroom in which you will display the jars.\n\n## 11\\. Craft Room Companions for the Win\n\nSource: sassytownhouseliving.com\n\nGather your jars with lids and get ready to make the best paintbrush/pencil\nholder ever. Decorate the outside of the jars as desired and then punch a\ncreative design in the lid(s); this will keep your brushes/pencils/etc upright\nand easy to grab.\n\n## 12\\. DIY Frosted Stencil Jar Art\n\nSource: soapdelinews.com\n\nUsing stickers, block off portions of your smooth Mason Jar (logos/raised\nletters, etc are not recommended). Frost over the stickers and remove once\npartially dry to create a beautifully patterned jar.\n\n## 13\\. Mason Jars with Cute Chalkboard Label Spaces\n\nSource: frugelegance.com\n\nSometimes the best DIY projects are the simplest. Encircle your jar with the\nribbon/pattern of your choice and attach a chalkboard-paint ‘label’ to your\njar. In just a few minutes you will have made yourself a beautiful, labeled\nMason Jar that’s ready for your pantry, kitchen counter, and more.\n\n## 14\\. DIY Giant Mason Candy Jars\n\nSource: oopseydaisyblog.com\n\nBeautifully display your jars using wooden stands or candle holders for the\nbase and top the jars off with matching lids. Ideal for kitchen/pantry\ndisplays, but also useful for anything you want to display in a clear\ncontainer. Simply attach the jars to the base and add the lid embellishment –\nno heavy-duty hardware necessary!\n\n## 15\\. Luck o’ the Irish Leprechaun Table Pieces\n\nSource: crayonsandcravings.com\n\nTransform your jars into party-stopping table decorations. Fill a jar with\ngreen paper and encircle the base with a Leprechaun ‘belt’. Some Irish-themed\nstickers and a corresponding green ribbon on the neck are the last touches to\nmake this stand out for any St. Patrick’s Day party.\n\n## 16\\. Magical Fairy Garden Mason Jars\n\nSource: lavendeandlemonade.com\n\nUse your smaller, smooth jars, layer in natural forest-inspired fillers for a\nperfect little fairy garden. You can start with stones, followed by moss,\ntopped off with smaller, rounder pebbles, and lastly topped with greenery.\n\n## 17\\. Bathroom Organizer and Towel Rack\n\nSource: sugarbeecrafts.com\n\nUpgrade your bathroom organization with this completely custom towel rack. Add\n‘cupholders’ using metal rings between the hooks that will hold the mason\njars. Perfect for toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and more!\n\n## 18\\. Frosted Mason Jar Vase Lineup\n\nSource: livegorgeously.blogspot.com\n\nGive off an elegant vibe in any room by setting out a collection of these DIY\nfrosted jar vases. All you’ll need is a frosted effect paint and smooth jars.\nPaint over the jars and you’ll have a beautiful set of frosted vases ready to\nuse.\n\n## 19\\. Bedazzled Glowing Jar Lights\n\nSource: momspark.net\n\nLooking for some glam? Cover the outside of your mason jars with glass river\nstones – preferably the translucent ones. Insert a battery-powered light into\nthe jars and top off with a lid painted to contrast.\n\n## 20\\. DIY Weathered Farmhouse Flower Vases\n\nSource: craftklatchwithmona.blogspot.com\n\nTall mason jars are the perfect size to use as floral vases. Painting the\noutside with a rustic white will add a ‘farmhouse’ element to the jars which\ncan be tied off with a bit of natural hemp and paired with your flowers of\nchoice.\n\n## 21\\. Candles for Any and All Occasions\n\nSource: somethingturquoise.com\n\nFor this, you will just need some candle wax, wicks, your scent of choice, and\nsome colorful, textured jars. With very little effort you will have a lineup\nof candles that are both cute and practical; easy to make, inexpensive to do\nin bulk, and perfect for party favors or craft nights.\n\n## 22\\. Creative and Customizable Jar Covers\n\nSource: freshvintagebylisas.blogspot.com\n\nPainting your jars is permanent, but crafting these Mason Jar covers allows\nyou to rotate out patterns and colors depending on your mood. Wrap up the jars\nwith your material of choice and tie off with a corresponding ribbon and\nyou’ve got yourself some classy (easily rotated) vases.\n\n## 23\\. DIY Diamond Topped Sealed Containers\n\nSource: hauteandhealthyliving.com\n\nFor this project, select the smaller, smooth jars with screw-on lids. Select\nsome glass-studded cabinet handles and screw them into the lids for an instant\nupgrade. For an extra pop of color, paint the lids to complement the handles.\n\n## 24\\. All That Glitters\n\nSource: masonjarcraftslove.com\n\nGlitz up your flower pots by transforming ordinary mason jars into gorgeous\ngold fit for royalty. You don’t need King Midas to create gorgeous accent\npieces that’ll glam up your home and make you feel like you’re walking the red\ncarpet to your throne each time you pass them.\n\n## 25\\. A Rustic Light on the Western Front\n\nSource: masonjarcraftsblog.com\n\nFor a more rustic inspired style, trying adorning your jars to bold, metal\nchains and hanging them off refurbished wood for a unique twist on wall\nlanterns. You’ll give your home that old-time glow while igniting the feeling\nof a simpler era, before the popularity of modern lighting fixtures.\n\n## 26\\. A Tiny Garden for Tiny Creatures\n\nSource: facebook.com\n\nBring the garden inside and put your green thumb to work by turning\ntraditional mason jars into adorable mini-ecosystems that will bring your\nliving room to life while adding a splash of color to your space.\n\n## 27\\. Lightly Luminescent Illumination\n\nSource: momspark.net\n\nBrighten up your home with mason jar luminaries that can be retrofitted with\nany color of your choosing to create a unique vibe that coordinates\nbeautifully with your existing decor. For the full effect, turn off all your\nother lights and let your luminaries shine!\n\n## 28\\. Already Wrapped for Holiday Cheer\n\nYour holiday tree isn’t the only thing that can add some sparkle to your home.\nDazzle the guests at your next holiday party by morphing your mason jars into\nshimmery accent pieces that’ll be right at home alongside your presents with\nits burlap bow.\n\n## 29\\. The DIY Way to Organize\n\nSource: indulgy.com\n\nFor a creative way to display your herbs and keep them within arms reach while\nyou’re cooking, fit your jars with chalkboard stickers that make it easy to\nlocate and organize your collection.\n\n## 30\\. Sally Sells Seashells by the Seashore\n\nSource: gottalovediy.com\n\nNothing beats the feeling of a fresh ocean breeze and the sand between your\ntoes, so why not bring a little bit of the beach home with you by decorating\nyour mason jars with seashells? Every time you look at your DIY creation\nyou’ll be transported back to your favorite beach-side resort.\n\n## 31\\. Unique Candle Holders for DIY Home Decor\n\nSource: somethingturquoise.com\n\nInstead of buying generic candle holders from the store, why not let your\ninner creative-genius create unique-to-you variations that suit your bold\nstyle? Melt your own wax and color it however you choose; the possibilities\nare endless when you DIY!\n\n## 32\\. Perfect for Mantlepieces and Centerpieces\n\nSpice up your centerpieces by with cool painted mason jars set on a reclaimed\nwood pallet. Fix them with your favorite flowers for a new take on a classic\nlook.\n\n## 33\\. Next Step: The Lampshade\n\nThere are many ways to use mason jars to light up your living space, including\nreplacing your otherwise tired, boring, lamp bases with clear jars for a\nvintage appeal! Fit it with your bulb of choice to create suave mood lighting\nor flame-like brilliance.\n\n## 34\\. Fish Not Included\n\nSource: itallstartedwithpaint.com\n\nFor your inner sea captain, bring the open water to your home without the need\nto ever sail away by incorporating twine and blue mason jars for a fishnet\nstyled piece of decor that’ll have you dreaming of kicking back on island\nparadises.\n\n## 35\\. A Different Kind of Photo Album\n\nSource: homestoriesatoz.com\n\nPut away those boring old 4×6 frames and put your love for your family and\nfriends on display with a one-of-a-kind picture frame mason jar display piece;\njazz it up with some seasonal flowers and you have a vibrant new place to\nstore your precious memories.\n\n## 36\\. Fairy Lights to Guide You Home\n\nDIY Project Details: christmaslightsetc.com\n\nRevolutionize your home into a fantasy world with mason jar light decor\ninspired by mystical fairies. With their warm glow, you’ll create a dream-like\natmosphere that you’ve always imagined.\n\n## 37\\. For Runny Roses and Weepy Eyes\n\nSource: landeeseelandeedo.com\n\nThrow away your old cardboard kleenex boxes, their mason jar equivalent will\nbe a fully functional welcomed change to the classic fare and will have\neveryone who enters your home marveling at how adorable they look.\n\n## 38\\. The Most Glamorous of DIY Mason Jar Crafts\n\nSource: elegantweddinginvites.com\n\nIf you’ve ever wanted a stunning chandelier draped from your ceiling but never\ncould find one that suits your laid-back southern style, you haven’t yet seen\nwhat a few mason jars and some light bulbs can do!\n\n## 39\\. For Your Odds and Ends and Eccentricities\n\nSource: polkadotchair.com\n\nWith the holidays around the corner, your house is sure to be chock full of\nextra candies, cookies, and other sweet treats, and instead of putting them in\na boring old cookie box, why not craft yourself a stylish little mason jar to\nhouse them in?\n\n## 40\\. Never Lose the Salt Again\n\nSource: landeeseelandeedo.com\n\nSalt and pepper shakers are a household staple, but they can be a little\nbasic, so jazzing them up and placing them in easily accessible mason jars is\na great way to keep your house tidy by ensuring all those tiny specks have a\nplace to call home.\n\n## 41\\. Send a Message\n\nSource: etsy.com\n\nWhile we love our mason jars to be functional, they can serve other purposes\ntoo, like spreading some extra love in your home for all your guests to enjoy!\n\n## 42\\. Cultivating an Indoor Garden\n\nSource: shelterness.com\n\nIf you fancy yourself a bit of a botanist but feel held back by the cooler\nseasons, creating a smaller version of your outdoor garden will keep your\ngreen thumb busy while brightening up the decor in any room you’d like.\n\n## 43\\. A Touch of Elegance In Your Bathroom\n\nSource: hauteandhealthyliving.com\n\nCotton swabs, soaps, and other bathroom essentials don’t have to be an\neyesore, and if you fancy putting them on a display for ease-of-use nothing\nwill make them pop out more than placing them in clean, see-through mason\njars.\n\n## 44\\. Straight Out of a Western\n\nSource: hometalk.com\n\nIf you have any rooms in your home that are lacking windows and natural light,\nyou can sweeten up any space with an eye-pleasing mason jar filled display\nthat mimics the look of your windowsill flowers.\n\n## 45\\. 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But then you’d be bored and I’d be bored and that doesn’t bode well for anyone.", "You know, write a “Here’s a simple technique to help you spray paint a jar. Steps 1, 2, 3 – Easy Peasy!”", "Listen, if you use the term “easy peasy” in your blog tutorials, I am unfollowing you as soon as I finish writing this post. Unless you are talking to your 3 year old, no grown adult should be telling anyone anything is easy peasy unless they are in an SNL skit about Martha Stewart.", "Side note – for those of you who are new and unfamiliar with my writing, I am being completely facetious here. Lots of my friends use the term easy peasy.", "Because what most bloggers don’t tell you is that behind a lot of the crafts and DIY projects they show, lie about 10 attempts of trial and error, burnt skin courtesy of their glue gun and a lot of cursing before things go well and a technique is mastered. This is mostly applicable when one is trying out new projects for the first time while following really bad Pinterest tutorial instructions.", "This is the case with what really happens when you try and paint glass. In this case a jar. Not a mason jar. Are we done with the mason jars yet?", "I’ve seen the tutorials on how to coat the inside of the jar with paint. Which involves a delicate rolling around of paint, sometimes mixed with Mod Podge or glue, depending on if it’s paint or food colouring to tint the jar. What bloggers often don’t show you is all the streaks that can appear inside the jar if you coat one side with too much paint and royally screw it up, so they’ll photograph it on the other side. On the amazing chance that you get everyone of your jars done perfectly, then continue on with your easy peasy self.", "Now my husband is a far better painter than I am so he’s the one who has taught me how to slow the hell down and properly paint glass. When I first started I would do the typical thing. Attack the glass with the spray paint and then lose my shit when I saw paint dripping down the side ruining the projects. And trust me I have ruined a lot of stuff with my impatience.", "So in order to move the blog world away from mason jars to other jars – say pickle jar in this case...and in this case – I am going to share with you how I did this project. I wanted to create a jar that had writing on it that I could essentially use as a lantern with a battery operated candle inside it. I am testing out stuff for my daughter’s camping themed birthday party coming up at the end of this month.", "Yes that is a Coldplay song on it – A Sky Full of Stars. Yes I love Coldplay. Yes my husband makes fun of me for this. Yes I did chicken out from meeting them in real life one time at MuchMusic. And my dear friend Kathryn, I know we chatted about the whole Chris Martin flower in the guitar thing in the corresponding music video. This one is for you.", "PS – This could also be a pencil holder or storage. It could be a decoration. Hell put a plant in it and call it a planter. Or vase.", "Whatever it is, this is how you should paint it so you do not get angry and throw the jar against a wall because of unnecessary paint drips.", "#1) Get some stickers and a jar. Clean the jar very well. Let it dry. These fancy stickers cost $2 at Walmart. Put the stickers in the phrase that you want onto your jar.", "#2) Go to your painting space. Our garage in my case. Shake your spray paint can. Shake it for about 1 min. Properly.", "The first spray from your spray paint can should be at a piece of cardboard or something you can afford to ruin. Get the first couple of sprays out to ensure there is no splatter or messed up nozzle or anything.", "#3) Once you are sure your spray paint is coming out smoothly, step BACK from the jar approximately 12′′ (1 foot). Cans usually suggest 10′′ to 16′′. I’ll bet over half the people that use them, do not pay attention to this rule. I know, I used to be one of them. That’s where my anger came into play.", "#4) Moving your can back and forth lightly mist your jar with paint. Think of it like the first sheer coat of nail polish. Don’t go coating it with a huge amount of paint or drips and uneven globs of paint will happen. I repeat, LIGHTLY MIST.", "#5) After the jar is misted, walk the hell away and let it dry for about 10-15 mins. Come back, repeat step misting steps. Do as many layers as you need to ensure an opaque coating.", "#6) Using an Xacto knife, go around the edges of the stickers to remove them. Don’t go peeling them off with your fingers as you risk peeling off the paint outside the letters. I’ve read that people should take them off while they’re still wet but I have never been able to do that successfully without ruining the overall paint job. So this is what I do now.", "If you have any excess sticky residue, scrub it off with your Xacto knife or use a pencil eraser to get most of it off. Then wipe it all clean with a dry cloth.", "I also spray painted the inside of this jar with white paint to create the contrasting letters. So that at night when my flameless candle is in it, it will highlight them.", "Please don’t use a real candle if you paint the inside of your jar. Paint and fire in a small confined space together, not the best combo ever. Are we understood?", "I’m kidding. I had to. Because there’s also another rule about blogging that one must show as many photos as humanely possible of a project.", "I don’t know. Depends on if you’re a patient person. I am not. But if you are, yes then it is. Does it work? Definitely. Especially if you want full coverage spray paint and even crisp lines from your stencils on your glass.", "Kali, you need to come and organize my daughter’s jewelry. I read your Baubles and Bling post and we need those trays. A LOT of them. Great advice!", "I love your snark! 😀 And, keen craft; I definitely will do this. Note: I’m sick of easy peasy too. Amongst numerous other things.", "There are a ton of words I know I say that must drive people crazy. If I start one more sentence with “So...” or “So I...” and I need another word for Awesome already.", "Awesome! Yes, I use that way too often, myself. Way: That’s another one. Oh my, I could fill a page. 😉", "Does in not feel good to smash something against a wall. The biggest problem is having to pick up the pieces afterwards. Love the jar.", "When we were renovating our basement I discovered a love of demolition. I find demos to be like therapy. My husband was like “You’re having a lot of fun smashing that dry wall” and I was like “This is the best thing ever”. But yes. The clean up was a whole other story.", "Some days, when you re-do a craft several times, this is when you have to get a little more honest about what it takes when things go wrong. Thanks Virginia!", "I always tell it like it is. I feel like people need to understand that DIY’ing is not always the easy or best route. Things go wrong all the time. That’s one of the reasons we hired a contractor for the bones of our basement (drywall, electrical etc.) because it was a better decision for us both with time, skills and money.", "Oh, great holy Jesus. That is so awesome. I revel in the fail, realizing that if I ever actually dragged my butt off the couch to take on one of those projects...I would fail too.", "Iv been trying so hard to paint the inside of glass liquor bottles iv collected so many but after days the paint just goes to the bottom.what type of paint would you recommend if any .really wanted to avoid spray painting so I could keep the shinny glass and be able to windex them over the years. PLEASE HELP. LOL. THANKS", "Okay – first of all: I love this craft. Totally doing it! Just gotta eat a load of pickles first (or maybe I’m doing this BECAUSE I eat lots of pickles and have jars to spare – chicken or the egg, you know). Yours looks pro – start an Etsy shop! Sell you wares!", "Second – I accept your love of Coldplay. You are among many of my favourite people who love them, so if I have to hear a little Coldplay for the sake of my friendships, so be it. And to be fair, I know I’ve said easy peasy on more than one occasion. We all have our vices.", "I just bought a giant pickle jar. You know the type that feeds like 20 people. I am already like what do I make this into. You and me need to do a project together and blog about it. Because above all people who could rock a blog, it’s you. XO", "use the craft paints that come in the bottles at the craft store or Walmart. Try “FolkArt” brand. They’re cheap, like right now 50 cents a bottle at Wally World and they’re made to work on glass. They’re acrylic but they’re also called enamel or acrylic enamel paints so they work on glass unlike the expensive fine art acrylic paints that come in the tubes (of which I’ve unfortunately wasted an enormous amount yellow by trying to coat the inside of a Glass Christmas Bobble to make in order to create a “Minion” ornament. It never dries! Here’s a helpful link to other alternatives....", "It’s unfortunate that you interpreted my post the way you did, however I would never think to admonish you for having your opinion. Thank you for taking the time to comment.", "Love the 3d look of the letters by painting the inside! Very simple but cool project. Now I just have to learn to lighten my spray paining hand a bit and I can try this out..", "Thanks Jenna! I ruined several glasses before my husband taught me how to slow down and do it properly. The whole misting thing I’ve since applied to most spray painted objects and it’s so simple but man does it ever help. Good luck with yours and I hope it goes well for you!", "I LOVE your realistic DIY ways Alex! Super post and trust my I’ve said a few “bad” words in my spray painting projects! Nice to meet you, and I look forward to reading your words of wisdom in the future. Brandi", "Thanks so much Brandi! Nice to meet you too! I try really hard here to have people understand that the end product is just one pretty photo. There is so much more that goes on behind it all. For me the craft fails and the behind the scenes stories make for some of the funniest disaster stories.", "You had me at “Listen, if you use the term “easy peasy” in your blog tutorials, I am unfollowing you as soon as I finish writing this post.” Although I love to bash social media, so glad I found you through it. This was awesome. 😉", "You crack me up! Love how this turned out. Oh, I’ve had some disasters with spray paint over the years, believe me!", "Instead of painting the inside of the jar, you can paint the jar white on the outside first. Then cover that with black paint. When you remove the letter stickers, the white paint from the other side of the jar will show thru the clear glass of the letters.", "This jar is gorgeous! And who doesn’t love a sky full of stars? 🙂 Question: did you paint the inside first or after? And if after, how did you not get any white paint on the outside? I am still processing this ‘misting’ concept...amazing.", "This is actually amazing and I would so consider painting glass now that I know about the lightly misting / backing the hell away technique. This really gives a serious impact! And the finish is beautifully mat.", "So what does one do when one has OVER coated the jar and one has runs here and there. Is it fixable? ...or do I, ...does one... need to start over? Is sanding lightly on the jar where the runs are and spraying over them an option? #paintignorant", "Oh no. I’ve been there. You can sand it down but what will happen is that every time you spray new paint over it, you will wind up also spraying over the painted parts that work. It’s more of a mess than it’s worth. It’s also a reason I avoid gloss sprays bc they’re notoriously harder to paint with (at least for me). You can always try sponge dabbing the sanded down part with new paint. But at the end of the day, you will have a noticeable mark so depending on where it is on the jar, if you can live with it or fake a good faux aged look, give it a try. For myself, I’d start over. I empathize. I do. I’ve been there many times.", "It could be a number of things. Residue left on the glass from the cleaner/soap/oil that you used. Old paint. New paint in a bad batch. The way the paint dried – temperature has a lot to due with how well the paint cures onto something and I joke that Canada has 4 months to do any sort of spray painting projects or else you’d better have a great spot indoors. Hope that helps some!", "Hi, and THANK you!!! I’m a DIYer only when necessary ( meaning I or my kids want something I can’t afford), but I usually manage to do well after a few trial and error runs. This time I’m making centerpieces for my daughter’s wedding . Never done it before, but I watched a few diy tutorials and she loved it, except she wanted a gold instead of crystal look. So now I’m trying to paint the centerpieces gold, but every time I have ended up ruining my beautiful creations with uneven drip runs. Thank goodness for this post! Now I know what I was doing wrong, and how to fix it! Ps. Thanks for the humor, too. I was feeling exhausted, discouraged, and frustrated, but after laughing at your comments, I feel optimistic again.", "You’re most welcome! I have ruined many many jars trying this and even to this day, if I get impatient or try to do it when the weather conditions are too hot or too cold, I will still ruin some. Just remember, light mists and then walk away let it dry. Repeat.", "I do realize this was blogged more than 3 years ago, but still very helpful, thank you so much for the run down. I myself am not a patient person and truthfully I was getting very frustrated with the drippies and glops. Thank you for the detailed steps on how to achieve a flaws coat I was ready to give up on this project.", "Sorry for the late reply! You’re most welcome! I still have days where I think I can handle this and then run out patience or pick the wrong day in the garage with sticky humid weather that ruins everything. Cold weather also fails. This year I may be doing an old school sponge paint brush and hand painting it on. Won’t look as clean and crisp as spray paint but sometimes, just sometimes, it’s the right thing to do.", "It was awhile back so I am not 100% sure but I suspect it was Rustoleum’s Flat Black or Satin. Avoid using a gloss spray paint unless you want to cry. The consistency of gloss spray paint is an exercise in patience that I do not have.", "I spray painted a pickle jar brown to keep my dope in. Now you cannot see what’s inside. I used Rustoleum paint and it worked real good." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to spray paint glass and not get angry - northstory\n\n * Project Gallery\n\n * Celebrations\n * Decor\n * Everyday Crafts\n * Holidays\n\n * Valentines\n * Easter\n * Halloween\n * Thanksgiving\n * Christmas\n * See All Holidays\n * Kids\n * Outdoors\n * life & style\n\n * Travel\n * Blogging\n * Giveaways\n * Press\n * Let’s Work Together\n\n * FAQ/Site Policies\n\n# How to spray paint glass and not get angry\n\nI wish I was one of those bloggers that could just give you a simple tutorial\nwithout any additional tales from hell behind the craft. But then you’d be\nbored and I’d be bored and that doesn’t bode well for anyone.\n\nYou know, write a “Here’s a simple technique to help you spray paint a jar.\nSteps 1, 2, 3 – Easy Peasy!”\n\nListen, if you use the term “easy peasy” in your blog tutorials, I am\nunfollowing you as soon as I finish writing this post. Unless you are talking\nto your 3 year old, no grown adult should be telling anyone anything is easy\npeasy unless they are in an SNL skit about Martha Stewart.\n\nSide note – for those of you who are new and unfamiliar with my writing, I am\nbeing completely facetious here. Lots of my friends use the term easy peasy.\n\nBecause what most bloggers don’t tell you is that behind a lot of the crafts\nand DIY projects they show, lie about 10 attempts of trial and error, burnt\nskin courtesy of their glue gun and a lot of cursing before things go well and\na technique is mastered. This is mostly applicable when one is trying out new\nprojects for the first time while following really bad Pinterest tutorial\ninstructions.\n\nThis is the case with what really happens when you try and paint glass. In\nthis case a jar. Not a mason jar. Are we done with the mason jars yet?\n\nI’ve seen the tutorials on how to coat the inside of the jar with paint. Which\ninvolves a delicate rolling around of paint, sometimes mixed with Mod Podge or\nglue, depending on if it’s paint or food colouring to tint the jar. What\nbloggers often don’t show you is all the streaks that can appear inside the\njar if you coat one side with too much paint and royally screw it up, so\nthey’ll photograph it on the other side. On the amazing chance that you get\neveryone of your jars done perfectly, then continue on with your easy peasy\nself.\n\nBut painting the outside of a jar is a whole other ball game of fun.\n\nEspecially with spray paint.\n\nNow my husband is a far better painter than I am so he’s the one who has\ntaught me how to slow the hell down and properly paint glass. When I first\nstarted I would do the typical thing. Attack the glass with the spray paint\nand then lose my shit when I saw paint dripping down the side ruining the\nprojects. And trust me I have ruined a lot of stuff with my impatience.\n\nSo in order to move the blog world away from mason jars to other jars – say\npickle jar in this case...and in this case – I am going to share with you how\nI did this project. I wanted to create a jar that had writing on it that I\ncould essentially use as a lantern with a battery operated candle inside it. I\nam testing out stuff for my daughter’s camping themed birthday party coming up\nat the end of this month.\n\nYes that is a Coldplay song on it – A Sky Full of Stars. Yes I love Coldplay.\nYes my husband makes fun of me for this. Yes I did chicken out from meeting\nthem in real life one time at MuchMusic. And my dear friend Kathryn, I know we\nchatted about the whole Chris Martin flower in the guitar thing in the\ncorresponding music video. This one is for you.\n\nPS – This could also be a pencil holder or storage. It could be a decoration.\nHell put a plant in it and call it a planter. Or vase.\n\nWhatever it is, this is how you should paint it so you do not get angry and\nthrow the jar against a wall because of unnecessary paint drips.\n\n#1) Get some stickers and a jar. Clean the jar very well. Let it dry. These\nfancy stickers cost $2 at Walmart. Put the stickers in the phrase that you\nwant onto your jar.\n\n#2) Go to your painting space. Our garage in my case. Shake your spray paint\ncan. Shake it for about 1 min. Properly.\n\nThe first spray from your spray paint can should be at a piece of cardboard or\nsomething you can afford to ruin. Get the first couple of sprays out to ensure\nthere is no splatter or messed up nozzle or anything.\n\n#3) Once you are sure your spray paint is coming out smoothly, step BACK from\nthe jar approximately 12′′ (1 foot). Cans usually suggest 10′′ to 16′′. I’ll\nbet over half the people that use them, do not pay attention to this rule. I\nknow, I used to be one of them. That’s where my anger came into play.\n\n#4) Moving your can back and forth lightly mist your jar with paint. Think of\nit like the first sheer coat of nail polish. Don’t go coating it with a huge\namount of paint or drips and uneven globs of paint will happen. I repeat,\nLIGHTLY MIST.\n\n#5) After the jar is misted, walk the hell away and let it dry for about 10-15\nmins. Come back, repeat step misting steps. Do as many layers as you need to\nensure an opaque coating.\n\nDoing this will decrease the chances of your jar getting covered unevenly and\nbe consumed with paint drips.\n\nIt takes a little longer, but it really helps.\n\n#6) Using an Xacto knife, go around the edges of the stickers to remove them.\nDon’t go peeling them off with your fingers as you risk peeling off the paint\noutside the letters. I’ve read that people should take them off while they’re\nstill wet but I have never been able to do that successfully without ruining\nthe overall paint job. So this is what I do now.\n\nIf you have any excess sticky residue, scrub it off with your Xacto knife or\nuse a pencil eraser to get most of it off. Then wipe it all clean with a dry\ncloth.\n\nI also spray painted the inside of this jar with white paint to create the\ncontrasting letters. So that at night when my flameless candle is in it, it\nwill highlight them.\n\nPlease don’t use a real candle if you paint the inside of your jar. Paint and\nfire in a small confined space together, not the best combo ever. Are we\nunderstood?\n\nAlright then.\n\n#7) Revel in your Sky Full of Stars. Which is going in our home office.\n\nWide angle.\n\nI’m kidding. I had to. Because there’s also another rule about blogging that\none must show as many photos as humanely possible of a project.\n\nWas this easy peasy?\n\nI don’t know. Depends on if you’re a patient person. I am not. But if you are,\nyes then it is. Does it work? Definitely. Especially if you want full coverage\nspray paint and even crisp lines from your stencils on your glass.\n\nMaybe I should have saved this for Halloween.\n\nOh like I won’t make another pickle jar craft by then. Anyone got a contact\nfor Bick’s Pickles?\n\nDIY / Craftslantern\n\n38 Comments\n\nPrevious Post Next Post\n\n#### 38 Comments\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Kali // 204 Park\n\nAugust 7, 2014 at 7:42 pm\n\n“walk the hell away”... bahahaha. This post was hilarious. Thanks for the info\nand the chuckles.\n\nLove it, are we understood? Alright then.\n\nxoxoxo stop by to visit, http://www.204park.com\n\nKali\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nAugust 9, 2014 at 2:51 pm\n\nKali, you need to come and organize my daughter’s jewelry. I read your Baubles\nand Bling post and we need those trays. A LOT of them. Great advice!\n\n* Reply\n\n###### notsonegativenancy\n\nAugust 7, 2014 at 8:12 pm\n\nI love your snark! 😀 And, keen craft; I definitely will do this. Note: I’m\nsick of easy peasy too. Amongst numerous other things.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nAugust 9, 2014 at 2:53 pm\n\nThere are a ton of words I know I say that must drive people crazy. If I start\none more sentence with “So...” or “So I...” and I need another word for\nAwesome already.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### notsonegativenancy\n\nAugust 9, 2014 at 4:44 pm\n\nAwesome! Yes, I use that way too often, myself. Way: That’s another one. Oh\nmy, I could fill a page. 😉\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Susan\n\nAugust 8, 2014 at 2:12 am\n\nDoes in not feel good to smash something against a wall. The biggest problem\nis having to pick up the pieces afterwards. Love the jar.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nAugust 9, 2014 at 2:55 pm\n\nWhen we were renovating our basement I discovered a love of demolition. I find\ndemos to be like therapy. My husband was like “You’re having a lot of fun\nsmashing that dry wall” and I was like “This is the best thing ever”. But yes.\nThe clean up was a whole other story.\n\n* Reply\n\n###### fynesdesigns\n\nAugust 8, 2014 at 6:35 am\n\nI love your humour Alex... and your great project!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nAugust 9, 2014 at 2:56 pm\n\nSome days, when you re-do a craft several times, this is when you have to get\na little more honest about what it takes when things go wrong. Thanks\nVirginia!\n\n* Reply\n\n###### unpronouceable\n\nAugust 8, 2014 at 8:25 am\n\nThank god, a blogger who acknowledges that things can go wrong and are\nsometimes a pain in the ass!!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nAugust 8, 2014 at 10:20 am\n\nOh I’ve got more where that came from.\n\nHave you read: http://www.northstory.ca/got-a-pinterest-fail-yeah-me-too/ and\nhttp://www.northstory.ca/entryway-my-pinterest-achilles-heel/\n\nI always tell it like it is. I feel like people need to understand that\nDIY’ing is not always the easy or best route. Things go wrong all the time.\nThat’s one of the reasons we hired a contractor for the bones of our basement\n(drywall, electrical etc.) because it was a better decision for us both with\ntime, skills and money.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### unpronouceable\n\nAugust 8, 2014 at 2:53 pm\n\nOh, great holy Jesus. That is so awesome. I revel in the fail, realizing that\nif I ever actually dragged my butt off the couch to take on one of those\nprojects...I would fail too.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Rose Griffin\n\nMay 28, 2016 at 12:54 pm\n\nIv been trying so hard to paint the inside of glass liquor bottles iv\ncollected so many but after days the paint just goes to the bottom.what type\nof paint would you recommend if any .really wanted to avoid spray painting so\nI could keep the shinny glass and be able to windex them over the years.\nPLEASE HELP. LOL. THANKS\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Kathryn\n\nAugust 8, 2014 at 9:12 am\n\nOkay – first of all: I love this craft. Totally doing it! Just gotta eat a\nload of pickles first (or maybe I’m doing this BECAUSE I eat lots of pickles\nand have jars to spare – chicken or the egg, you know). Yours looks pro –\nstart an Etsy shop! Sell you wares!\n\nSecond – I accept your love of Coldplay. You are among many of my favourite\npeople who love them, so if I have to hear a little Coldplay for the sake of\nmy friendships, so be it. And to be fair, I know I’ve said easy peasy on more\nthan one occasion. We all have our vices.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nAugust 9, 2014 at 2:57 pm\n\nI just bought a giant pickle jar. You know the type that feeds like 20 people.\nI am already like what do I make this into. You and me need to do a project\ntogether and blog about it. Because above all people who could rock a blog,\nit’s you. XO\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Carrie Nicole Graham\n\nDecember 28, 2018 at 1:01 pm\n\nuse the craft paints that come in the bottles at the craft store or Walmart.\nTry “FolkArt” brand. They’re cheap, like right now 50 cents a bottle at Wally\nWorld and they’re made to work on glass. They’re acrylic but they’re also\ncalled enamel or acrylic enamel paints so they work on glass unlike the\nexpensive fine art acrylic paints that come in the tubes (of which I’ve\nunfortunately wasted an enormous amount yellow by trying to coat the inside of\na Glass Christmas Bobble to make in order to create a “Minion” ornament. It\nnever dries! Here’s a helpful link to other alternatives....\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Lana\n\nAugust 9, 2014 at 12:21 pm\n\nYou seem very arrogant. Hopefully one day you’ll decide to encourage fellow\nartists rather than bash them.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nAugust 9, 2014 at 3:00 pm\n\nIt’s unfortunate that you interpreted my post the way you did, however I would\nnever think to admonish you for having your opinion. Thank you for taking the\ntime to comment.\n\n* Reply\n\n###### From Jenna With Love\n\nAugust 10, 2014 at 12:41 pm\n\nLove the 3d look of the letters by painting the inside! Very simple but cool\nproject. Now I just have to learn to lighten my spray paining hand a bit and I\ncan try this out..\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nAugust 10, 2014 at 1:30 pm\n\nThanks Jenna! I ruined several glasses before my husband taught me how to slow\ndown and do it properly. The whole misting thing I’ve since applied to most\nspray painted objects and it’s so simple but man does it ever help. Good luck\nwith yours and I hope it goes well for you!\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Brandi Hegerty\n\nAugust 12, 2014 at 8:29 am\n\nI LOVE your realistic DIY ways Alex! Super post and trust my I’ve said a few\n“bad” words in my spray painting projects! Nice to meet you, and I look\nforward to reading your words of wisdom in the future. Brandi\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nAugust 12, 2014 at 4:55 pm\n\nThanks so much Brandi! Nice to meet you too! I try really hard here to have\npeople understand that the end product is just one pretty photo. There is so\nmuch more that goes on behind it all. For me the craft fails and the behind\nthe scenes stories make for some of the funniest disaster stories.\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Rita Ott Ramstad\n\nAugust 13, 2014 at 11:47 am\n\nYou had me at “Listen, if you use the term “easy peasy” in your blog\ntutorials, I am unfollowing you as soon as I finish writing this post.”\nAlthough I love to bash social media, so glad I found you through it. This was\nawesome. 😉\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Shauna\n\nAugust 13, 2014 at 2:02 pm\n\nYou crack me up! Love how this turned out. Oh, I’ve had some disasters with\nspray paint over the years, believe me!\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Scott M\n\nAugust 14, 2014 at 10:00 pm\n\nInstead of painting the inside of the jar, you can paint the jar white on the\noutside first. Then cover that with black paint. When you remove the letter\nstickers, the white paint from the other side of the jar will show thru the\nclear glass of the letters.\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Lisa Mackay\n\nAugust 22, 2014 at 8:18 pm\n\nThis jar is gorgeous! And who doesn’t love a sky full of stars? 🙂 Question:\ndid you paint the inside first or after? And if after, how did you not get any\nwhite paint on the outside? I am still processing this ‘misting’\nconcept...amazing.\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Alex - Hydrangea Girl\n\nNovember 5, 2014 at 12:59 pm\n\nThis is actually amazing and I would so consider painting glass now that I\nknow about the lightly misting / backing the hell away technique. This really\ngives a serious impact! And the finish is beautifully mat.\n\nDon’t worry, I appreciate your arrogance.\n\nxx A\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Renee C.\n\nMay 19, 2015 at 2:07 pm\n\nSo what does one do when one has OVER coated the jar and one has runs here and\nthere. Is it fixable? ...or do I, ...does one... need to start over? Is\nsanding lightly on the jar where the runs are and spraying over them an\noption? #paintignorant\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nMay 19, 2015 at 5:17 pm\n\nOh no. I’ve been there. You can sand it down but what will happen is that\nevery time you spray new paint over it, you will wind up also spraying over\nthe painted parts that work. It’s more of a mess than it’s worth. It’s also a\nreason I avoid gloss sprays bc they’re notoriously harder to paint with (at\nleast for me). You can always try sponge dabbing the sanded down part with new\npaint. But at the end of the day, you will have a noticeable mark so depending\non where it is on the jar, if you can live with it or fake a good faux aged\nlook, give it a try. For myself, I’d start over. I empathize. I do. I’ve been\nthere many times.\n\n* Reply\n\n###### GOOLAM MAHOMED CHOHAN\n\nFebruary 21, 2016 at 3:08 pm\n\nI still have a problem with the paint peeling when i remove the letters.where\nam i going wrong?\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nFebruary 25, 2016 at 2:38 pm\n\nIt could be a number of things. Residue left on the glass from the\ncleaner/soap/oil that you used. Old paint. New paint in a bad batch. The way\nthe paint dried – temperature has a lot to due with how well the paint cures\nonto something and I joke that Canada has 4 months to do any sort of spray\npainting projects or else you’d better have a great spot indoors. Hope that\nhelps some!\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Kate\n\nOctober 15, 2016 at 9:39 pm\n\nHi, and THANK you!!! I’m a DIYer only when necessary ( meaning I or my kids\nwant something I can’t afford), but I usually manage to do well after a few\ntrial and error runs. This time I’m making centerpieces for my daughter’s\nwedding . Never done it before, but I watched a few diy tutorials and she\nloved it, except she wanted a gold instead of crystal look. So now I’m trying\nto paint the centerpieces gold, but every time I have ended up ruining my\nbeautiful creations with uneven drip runs. Thank goodness for this post! Now I\nknow what I was doing wrong, and how to fix it! Ps. Thanks for the humor, too.\nI was feeling exhausted, discouraged, and frustrated, but after laughing at\nyour comments, I feel optimistic again.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nOctober 16, 2016 at 10:53 am\n\nYou’re most welcome! I have ruined many many jars trying this and even to this\nday, if I get impatient or try to do it when the weather conditions are too\nhot or too cold, I will still ruin some. Just remember, light mists and then\nwalk away let it dry. Repeat.\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Stephanie Schmidt\n\nOctober 20, 2017 at 8:43 am\n\nI do realize this was blogged more than 3 years ago, but still very helpful,\nthank you so much for the run down. I myself am not a patient person and\ntruthfully I was getting very frustrated with the drippies and glops. Thank\nyou for the detailed steps on how to achieve a flaws coat I was ready to give\nup on this project.\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nOctober 21, 2017 at 7:31 pm\n\nSorry for the late reply! You’re most welcome! I still have days where I think\nI can handle this and then run out patience or pick the wrong day in the\ngarage with sticky humid weather that ruins everything. Cold weather also\nfails. This year I may be doing an old school sponge paint brush and hand\npainting it on. Won’t look as clean and crisp as spray paint but sometimes,\njust sometimes, it’s the right thing to do.\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Amanda\n\nNovember 21, 2017 at 1:47 pm\n\nWhat brand and kind of spray paint did you use? It looks awesome!\n\n * Reply\n\n###### Alex\n\nNovember 21, 2017 at 5:01 pm\n\nIt was awhile back so I am not 100% sure but I suspect it was Rustoleum’s Flat\nBlack or Satin. Avoid using a gloss spray paint unless you want to cry. The\nconsistency of gloss spray paint is an exercise in patience that I do not\nhave.\n\n* Reply\n\n###### Robert Vande Vrede\n\nMarch 28, 2018 at 4:48 am\n\nI spray painted a pickle jar brown to keep my dope in. Now you cannot see\nwhat’s inside. I used Rustoleum paint and it worked real good.\n\n### I love your comments! Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. More about us.", "Even though Mason jars can be purchased at just about any store these days and have a multitude of uses, their creator, John L. Mason, didn't make any money off of them. He patented his invention in 1858 (at the age of just 26!), but the patent expired in 1879. Since most competitor brands didn't start making Mason jars until after 1879, he didn't see any of the profit.", "When Mason, a tinsmith, created the jar, he invented the cap first. The jar itself came after. Here's what one of the first Mason jars looked like:", "This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.", "In other words, it identifies \"the position that the jar mold was held on the glassmaking machine,\" according to Jarden Home Brands.", "The jar was produced around 1937, and no more than 50 were ever made. The Buffalo Jar in amber is even rarer; only four are known to exist.", "This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io", "A Part of Hearst Digital Media Country Living participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "History of Mason Jars - Things You Didn't Know About Mason Jars\n\nToday's Top Stories\n\n1\n\nWhen Should You Take Your Christmas Tree Down?\n\n2\n\nBen & Erin Napier Talk 'Home Town' Season 5\n\n3\n\nBest Daily Planners and Organizers\n\n4\n\nTim McGraw's Family Dinners are So Epic\n\n5\n\n93 Best Easy Low-Carb Recipes With Tons of Flavor\n\nCountry Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link,\nwe may earn a commission. More about us.\n\n# 11 Things You Didn't Know About Mason Jars\n\nYou won't believe how much an antique Mason jar can fetch on eBay!\n\nBy Marlisse Cepeda\n\nAug 2, 2016\n\nJean Allsopp\n\n### 1\\. Mason jars didn't make the inventor wealthy.\n\nEven though Mason jars can be purchased at just about any store these days and\nhave a multitude of uses, their creator, John L. Mason, didn't make any money\noff of them. He patented his invention in 1858 (at the age of just 26!), but\nthe patent expired in 1879. Since most competitor brands didn't start making\nMason jars until after 1879, he didn't see any of the profit.\n\n### 2\\. The jar wasn't invented first.\n\nWhen Mason, a tinsmith, created the jar, he invented the cap first. The jar\nitself came after. Here's what one of the first Mason jars looked like:\n\nHansel Mieth / ContributorGetty Images\n\n### 3\\. It's said that Mason also patented the first salt shaker.\n\nTetra ImagesGetty Images\n\n### 4\\. The most popular Mason jar company today—Jarden Home Brands Ball®\nCanning—started manufacturing jars in 1884.\n\nToday, they make 17 jars per second.\n\nThis content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same\ncontent in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at\ntheir web site.\n\n### 5\\. The logo on a Mason jar can help you figure out when it was made.\n\nMasonJars.com\n\n### 6\\. It took the Ball® company 10 years to trademark a logo.\n\nBall® didn't trademark its now-iconic logo until 1904, even though they had\nbeen using one since 1894.\n\n### 7\\. Those numbers on the bottom of Mason jars? They represent mold\nnumbers.\n\nIn other words, it identifies \"the position that the jar mold was held on the\nglassmaking machine,\" according to Jarden Home Brands.\n\n### 8\\. People bought a lot of Mason jars in 2015.\n\nGetty Images\n\nIf you laid them end-to-end, all of the Mason jars sold in 2015 would encircle\nthe entire planet.\n\n### 9\\. Some Mason jars are worth well over $1,000.\n\nThis one sold for a whopping $2,499 on Ebay.\n\n### 10\\. The Universal jar is one of the most valuable Mason jars for\ncollectors.\n\nThe jar was produced around 1937, and no more than 50 were ever made. The\nBuffalo Jar in amber is even rarer; only four are known to exist.\n\n### 11\\. Mason jars make an appearance in the Guinness Book of World Records.\n\nThe world's largest Mason jar mosaic contained over 2,000 jars.\n\nFollow County Living on Pinterest.\n\nThis content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto\nthis page to help users provide their email addresses. 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To do that, you have to take precautions to protect yourself every time and place you paint.", "(P.S I haven't personally tried the products from every link I give you...that would be impossible! I either paint outdoors, perhaps with a fan, or I paint in a garage with a downdraft table plus some fans, or in a room with a window and 3 different fans directing the airflow. My next studio I will probably install an oven hood with a dust collector. I'll keep you posted on how it works. But choose your products carefully! I haven't checked them all out.)", "The first thing to notice about where you are painting is the ventilation situation. In other words, is there enough airflow to remove the dust of your paint?", "This is important with both spray paint and air brush. Even though the air brush paint is water based, it is still not good to breathe! Plus it's combined with other stuff like Windex, reducers, sealers etc that you don't want to be breathing.", "There are many things that can help remove the paint dust and vapors from your air. The easiest thing to do if you have the opportunity is paint outdoors in gentle wind.", "This is especially important when using spray paint cans and paints that have solvents in them. You want a wind that is gentle but constant. Put yourself in a place where the wind blows the dust away from you and does not disturb your work. Obviously this isn't something everyone can do; especially if it's too cold or too hot out. But it's worth looking for a good spot as your first option. Painting outdoors is always better because you have no walls and there's lots of places for the air to go.", "You can work to moderate the wind and protect from dust and debris by folding paper or putting something else around the edges of your painting service, or partially blocking it in some other way. You can position yourself with a wall on one side to moderate the wind. You can modify the air flow with a fan or two. If it is possible for you to paint outdoors, take some time to look for an ideal spot and ways to modify things so that you can work comfortably. It's well worth your time!", "The next best place is somewhere with an open wall (or 2) Such as a garage with the door open. You will need something to direct the air out the door or out any window that may be around. Some options are fans, dust collectors, downdraft tables, spray booths, a shop vac and anything that sucks or blows air.", "If you don't have a garage, you need a room with some windows. If that is not available...I would consider renting or building another space to work. You really need somewhere for your air to go when you work.", "If you use only fans, I recommend using at least 3. Fans can blow or suck the air. Fans can be near your work space blowing the air out the door or window. Fans can be placed in widows (or anywhere else) backwards so that they suck the air out. Get some good fans that have a strong airflow. Don't cut costs when it comes to your health!", "WARNING! If you are painting indoors with spray paint and using fans, a spark can ignite your spray paint vapors! If there is concentrated spray paint, enamel or lacquer vapor in the air do not use regular fans. Get oven fans and other fans that are designed for combustible vapors and are explosion proof. (and do not use space heaters in your studio because they can ignite the vapor as well)", "Here is an example of an inexpensive ventilation fan from Harbor Freight that is meant for a workshop. Home Depot has tons of fans. Most fans will do as long as they give you enough airflow.", "Dust collectors can be helpful. They are often used by people with wood shops to absorb the sawdust from their tools but we can use them too! It's like having a vacuum cleaner constantly sucking up your dust. (although you may need to buy the tube and accessories that go with it separately) You will need to take some care in arranging your dust collector and it's accessories so that it gives you better “suckage”.", "Here are a few dust collectors from Harbor Freight. You can google “dust collectors” to find more in your area.", "These can be a bit noisy, but you can try to find places to put them where the noise isn't so bad if your tube is long enough.", "Something useful to help your airflow is an oven hood or dust hood. They concentrate your dust to make it easier to suck out. You can google “dust hood” or “oven hood” to find options in your area. You attach the tube from the dust collector (or shop vac) to the hood and it will suck out the dust from above your work space. (Or you can make one out of cardboard yourself.)", "Spray booths are another option. There are spray booths of all sizes and costs. You can google “spray booth” to find options in your area. Make sure to purchase something that gives you enough visibility to see your work and also enough room for your hands. (I've included some links that have spray booths where this might be an issue so that you can see what's available.) You can try to modify them or get several and hook them together to make them work for whatever you are doing.", "Downdraft tables are very useful. They are tables that suck the air down through holes in the surface and get rid of the dust before it even gets into the air.", "You can create your own by getting an exhaust fan, dust collector or shop vacuum cleaner, putting it in the box, putting a filter (air conditioner filters are cheap and work well) on top and a board with holes drilled in it on top of that. Make sure you use explosion proof fans if you are working with spray paint vapors or any paints that are not water based. Ask in your hardware store if you aren't sure.", "How do you tell if it works? Here are two ways. One, get a strong essential oil like banana oil and put your mask on and try to smell it...or just test it with a bit of paint thinner. If you can smell it, it’s getting in your mask. Use your first impression to judge as you can get used to the smell and no longer detect it..which can be dangerous.", "Two, take off your filters. Put the mask on without filters. Cover the mask holes with your palms. Breathe in. If air is getting in through the sides of the mask that are on your face, you will feel and hear it. With your palms over the holes, you should have no air in there!", "(Note this is not true anymore for all masks. Sadly some of the new ones do not let you put your palms flatly over the filter holes.)", "They have recently changed the brand of mask they sell. The new brand is Scott Xcel half facepiece respirator. You need the mask and also some filters. Get the 742 series cartridges and filters.", "It’s called a half face mask for organic vapors. Tell them it’s for spray painting to be sure they get it right. They come in small, medium and large. They will sell it to you by mail if you call them over the phone and pay by credit card. They don’t have it in their online store yet, but will fill orders by phone. Get lots of extra filters if you paint a lot! They filters should be changed fairly often if you want to take care of yourself well! If you can smell fumes in there which were not there before, time to change filters.", "Here are some more mask links. Just google “organic vapor mask” or “organic vapor respirator” to get sources in your area.", "One tip: The more hydrated you are, the less solvents your body will absorb! So stay hydrated while you paint.", "To remove paint from your hands when finished painting, I use a mixture of pantene hair conditioner and a scrubby kitchen sponge. The conditioner seems to soften the paint and make it easier to remove. The more “liquid gloves” you use the easier it will be to remove and the better condition your hands will be in!", "Check out the “Recommendations brands and colors” page below to find out which paints are the best and safest to use!", "Solvents are really really really bad for you! So is inhaling any gunk. You are responsible for your health. Make sure you use proper ventilation, mask and body protection as needed. It is much more important to use Gloves in a bottle, hydrate and/or wear gloves when working with spray paint from a can (instead of with acrylics and an airbrush) ..but why not be careful (and keep your skin moist) and use gloves in a bottle for your acrylic work too!", "If you can smell your paint or are coughing a lot or feel weird when you paint, you may be inhaling paint without realizing it. You can get used to it and stop noticing. Check your workspace carefully for air flow and get new cartridges for your mask before you continue.", "Turn on your airflow equipment. Get something smoky like incense and smoke it up in the place where you are usually painting. Make sure the smoke leaves quickly and doesn't bounce around your room. Adjust things until the smoke leaves quickly before you continue painting. It's worth the time to get it right.", "By signing up for lessons with Spray Paint Art Secrets you have accepted responsibility for taking care of your own health and buying or making sufficient safety equipment." ] }, "parsed_md": "Safety and Ventilation \| Spray Paint Art Secrets\n\nSafety and Ventilation\n\n * Airbrush Painting Secrets\n * Safety and Ventilation\n\nPainting Safely\n\nWhen you paint with spray paint or acrylics it's super important to protect\nyourself and your health! I'm going to go over the safety issues and offer\nsome solutions. You are responsible for making sure that you are safe and\nprotected at all times. I want you to be happy and healthy, having lots of fun\npainting. To do that, you have to take precautions to protect yourself every\ntime and place you paint.\n\nHere are some of the issues you need to be aware of and do something about!\n\n(P.S I haven't personally tried the products from every link I give you...that\nwould be impossible! I either paint outdoors, perhaps with a fan, or I paint\nin a garage with a downdraft table plus some fans, or in a room with a window\nand 3 different fans directing the airflow. My next studio I will probably\ninstall an oven hood with a dust collector. I'll keep you posted on how it\nworks. But choose your products carefully! I haven't checked them all out.)\n\nVentilation\n\nThe first rule of painting is DON'T BREATHE PAINT!\n\nThe first thing to notice about where you are painting is the ventilation\nsituation. In other words, is there enough airflow to remove the dust of your\npaint?\n\nThis is important with both spray paint and air brush. Even though the air\nbrush paint is water based, it is still not good to breathe! Plus it's\ncombined with other stuff like Windex, reducers, sealers etc that you don't\nwant to be breathing.\n\nThere are many things that can help remove the paint dust and vapors from your\nair. The easiest thing to do if you have the opportunity is paint outdoors in\ngentle wind.\n\nThis is especially important when using spray paint cans and paints that have\nsolvents in them. You want a wind that is gentle but constant. Put yourself in\na place where the wind blows the dust away from you and does not disturb your\nwork. Obviously this isn't something everyone can do; especially if it's too\ncold or too hot out. But it's worth looking for a good spot as your first\noption. Painting outdoors is always better because you have no walls and\nthere's lots of places for the air to go.\n\nYou can work to moderate the wind and protect from dust and debris by folding\npaper or putting something else around the edges of your painting service, or\npartially blocking it in some other way. You can position yourself with a wall\non one side to moderate the wind. You can modify the air flow with a fan or\ntwo. If it is possible for you to paint outdoors, take some time to look for\nan ideal spot and ways to modify things so that you can work comfortably. It's\nwell worth your time!\n\nIf you cannot find an out door painting spot that works, you will need to\npaint indoors.\n\nThe next best place is somewhere with an open wall (or 2) Such as a garage\nwith the door open. You will need something to direct the air out the door or\nout any window that may be around. Some options are fans, dust collectors,\ndowndraft tables, spray booths, a shop vac and anything that sucks or blows\nair.\n\nIf you don't have a garage, you need a room with some windows. If that is not\navailable...I would consider renting or building another space to work. You\nreally need somewhere for your air to go when you work.\n\nStuff you can use to get rid of dust\n\nFans\n\nIf you use only fans, I recommend using at least 3. Fans can blow or suck the\nair. Fans can be near your work space blowing the air out the door or window.\nFans can be placed in widows (or anywhere else) backwards so that they suck\nthe air out. Get some good fans that have a strong airflow. Don't cut costs\nwhen it comes to your health!\n\nWARNING! If you are painting indoors with spray paint and using fans, a spark\ncan ignite your spray paint vapors! If there is concentrated spray paint,\nenamel or lacquer vapor in the air do not use regular fans. Get oven fans and\nother fans that are designed for combustible vapors and are explosion proof.\n(and do not use space heaters in your studio because they can ignite the vapor\nas well)\n\nYou can use regular fans with acrylic airbrush paint.\n\nHere is an example of an inexpensive ventilation fan from Harbor Freight that\nis meant for a workshop. Home Depot has tons of fans. Most fans will do as\nlong as they give you enough airflow.\n\nhttp://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-portable-ventilator-97762.html\n\nDust Collectors\n\nDust collectors can be helpful. They are often used by people with wood shops\nto absorb the sawdust from their tools but we can use them too! It's like\nhaving a vacuum cleaner constantly sucking up your dust. (although you may\nneed to buy the tube and accessories that go with it separately) You will need\nto take some care in arranging your dust collector and it's accessories so\nthat it gives you better “suckage”.\n\nHere are a few dust collectors from Harbor Freight. You can google “dust\ncollectors” to find more in your area.\n\nThese can be a bit noisy, but you can try to find places to put them where the\nnoise isn't so bad if your tube is long enough.\n\nhttp://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=dust+collector\n\nhttp://www.harborfreight.com/dust-collector-accessory-kit-93601.html\n\nHoods\n\nSomething useful to help your airflow is an oven hood or dust hood. They\nconcentrate your dust to make it easier to suck out. You can google “dust\nhood” or “oven hood” to find options in your area. You attach the tube from\nthe dust collector (or shop vac) to the hood and it will suck out the dust\nfrom above your work space. (Or you can make one out of cardboard yourself.)\n\nSpray Booths\n\nSpray booths are another option. There are spray booths of all sizes and\ncosts. You can google “spray booth” to find options in your area. Make sure to\npurchase something that gives you enough visibility to see your work and also\nenough room for your hands. (I've included some links that have spray booths\nwhere this might be an issue so that you can see what's available.) You can\ntry to modify them or get several and hook them together to make them work for\nwhatever you are doing.\n\nHere are some examples of spray booths:\n\n(Obviously I can't afford to try all of these and tell you which is best. Buy\nwith care )\n\nhttp://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdepot/booth.aspx\n\nhttp://www.baileypottery.com/sprayequip/spraybooths.htm\n\nhttp://www.finewoodworking.com/how-to/article/make-a-simple-spray-booth.aspx\n\nhttp://home.wowway.com/~tinweasel/spray_booth.html\n\nhttp://www.artistsupplysource.com/product/16810/catalogs/paasche-\nairbrush/hardware/spray-booths/paasche-hssb-hobby-shop-spray-booths/paasche-\nhssb-30-16-deluxe-hobby-and-craft-spray-booth/\n\nDowndraft tables\n\nDowndraft tables are very useful. They are tables that suck the air down\nthrough holes in the surface and get rid of the dust before it even gets into\nthe air.\n\nYou can create your own by getting an exhaust fan, dust collector or shop\nvacuum cleaner, putting it in the box, putting a filter (air conditioner\nfilters are cheap and work well) on top and a board with holes drilled in it\non top of that. Make sure you use explosion proof fans if you are working with\nspray paint vapors or any paints that are not water based. Ask in your\nhardware store if you aren't sure.\n\nHere is some inspiration for buying or building a downdraft table.\n\nhttp://toolmonger.com/2009/02/25/pre-made-downdraft-table-panels/\n\nhttp://toolmonger.com/2007/09/24/a-reasonably-priced-and-sized-downdraft-\ntable/\n\nhttp://toolmonger.com/2009/07/20/clearance-downdraft-table-at-harbor-freight/\n\nhttp://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/17322/Building-a-Downdraft-Table-for-\nPainting\n\nFor more info, google “downdraft table” and see what you find!\n\nMasks\n\nIf there is any possibility that there is paint in the air you should also use\na mask.\n\nWhat you want is a mask with organic vapor cartridges that fits your face\nwell.\n\nGet a great spray mask! Please please please get a good one that protects you\nwell.\n\nHow do you tell if it works? Here are two ways. One, get a strong essential\noil like banana oil and put your mask on and try to smell it...or just test it\nwith a bit of paint thinner. If you can smell it, it’s getting in your mask.\nUse your first impression to judge as you can get used to the smell and no\nlonger detect it..which can be dangerous.\n\nTwo, take off your filters. Put the mask on without filters. Cover the mask\nholes with your palms. Breathe in. If air is getting in through the sides of\nthe mask that are on your face, you will feel and hear it. With your palms\nover the holes, you should have no air in there!\n\n(Note this is not true anymore for all masks. Sadly some of the new ones do\nnot let you put your palms flatly over the filter holes.)\n\nI buy Scott masks from this company.\n\nhttp://www.aaaemergency.com\n\nIf you google Scott Xcel half facepiece respirator you will find other sources\nfor buying this mask.\n\nThey have recently changed the brand of mask they sell. The new brand is Scott\nXcel half facepiece respirator. You need the mask and also some filters. Get\nthe 742 series cartridges and filters.\n\nIt’s called a half face mask for organic vapors. Tell them it’s for spray\npainting to be sure they get it right. They come in small, medium and large.\nThey will sell it to you by mail if you call them over the phone and pay by\ncredit card. They don’t have it in their online store yet, but will fill\norders by phone. Get lots of extra filters if you paint a lot! They filters\nshould be changed fairly often if you want to take care of yourself well! If\nyou can smell fumes in there which were not there before, time to change\nfilters.\n\nHere are some more mask links. Just google “organic vapor mask” or “organic\nvapor respirator” to get sources in your area.\n\nhttp://www.3m.com/product/information/Organic-Vapor-Respirator.html\n\nhttp://www.safetysupplieszone.com/3M-Large-Thermoplastic-Elastomer-\nSeries-5000-Half-Mask-Organic-VaporAcid-Gas-Disposable-Air-Purifying-\nRespirator_p_22786.html?gdftrk=gdfV23982_a_7c2021_a_7c8284_a_7c5303&gclid=CKDQ1PvL9LoCFRES7AodqkIAIQ\n\nhttp://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/safety.aspx\n\nTips\n\nOne tip: The more hydrated you are, the less solvents your body will absorb!\nSo stay hydrated while you paint.\n\nAlso consider a product called “Gloves in a bottle” it makes cleanup much\neasier.\n\nhttp://www.glovesinabottle.com/\n\nTo remove paint from your hands when finished painting, I use a mixture of\npantene hair conditioner and a scrubby kitchen sponge. The conditioner seems\nto soften the paint and make it easier to remove. The more “liquid gloves” you\nuse the easier it will be to remove and the better condition your hands will\nbe in!\n\nCheck out the “Recommendations brands and colors” page below to find out which\npaints are the best and safest to use!\n\nYour responsibility to yourself\n\nSolvents are really really really bad for you! So is inhaling any gunk. You\nare responsible for your health. Make sure you use proper ventilation, mask\nand body protection as needed. It is much more important to use Gloves in a\nbottle, hydrate and/or wear gloves when working with spray paint from a can\n(instead of with acrylics and an airbrush) ..but why not be careful (and keep\nyour skin moist) and use gloves in a bottle for your acrylic work too!\n\nWARNING\n\nIf you can smell your paint or are coughing a lot or feel weird when you\npaint, you may be inhaling paint without realizing it. You can get used to it\nand stop noticing. Check your workspace carefully for air flow and get new\ncartridges for your mask before you continue.\n\nChecking your airflow\n\nTurn on your airflow equipment. Get something smoky like incense and smoke it\nup in the place where you are usually painting. Make sure the smoke leaves\nquickly and doesn't bounce around your room. Adjust things until the smoke\nleaves quickly before you continue painting. It's worth the time to get it\nright.\n\nYour health is your responsibility\n\nBy signing up for lessons with Spray Paint Art Secrets you have accepted\nresponsibility for taking care of your own health and buying or making\nsufficient safety equipment.\n\nCopyright 2014 - Spray Paint Art Secrets - All Rights Reserved\n\nEnglish\n\nEnglish Français Deutsch Español\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.momtastic.com:80/diy/452951-how-to-decoupage-mason-jars/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180905100548/http://www.momtastic.com:80/diy/452951-how-to-decoupage-mason-jars/", "parsed_text": { "title": "DIY: How To Decoupage Mason Jars", "passages": [ "I love updating little pieces to refresh my desk. It keeps me happy while I’m working away, and makes for a new perspective every once in a while. If there’s a space in your house that could use a little update, put together this quick little mason jar pencil cup DIY! This tutorial on how to decoupage mason jars is perfect for keeping your desk supplies nice and organized, and you can customize the paper to match your office’s color scheme if graph paper’s not your thing!", "Step 1: Be sure the mason jar is clean and dry on the outside. Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the outside front of the jar.", "Step 2: Carefully lay down a sheet of graph paper lengthwise onto the Mod Podged section of the jar. Work your way around the jar, applying more Mod Podge and sticking the paper to the jar until the ends meet in the back.", "Step 3: On the bottom of the jar, snip a few slits in the paper so that they will fold over easily.", "Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 at the top of the jar. You may need to take a little extra time smoothing the paper along all of the ridges. Once the paper is covering the jar, apply a coat of Mod Podge to the outside of all of the graph paper. Let the glue dry thoroughly and trim away any excess paper.", "Chelsea Foy is a blogger by day and a musical theatre performer by night. Her blog, Lovely Indeed, focuses on a DIY lifestyle and all of the happiness that comes along with it. Chelsea recently co-authored Make Your Day, a digital crafting book, and is proud to have had her projects featured on HGTV, Buzzfeed, Babble, Apartment Therapy, Huffington Post, and more. Chelsea resides in Los Angeles with her most adorable husband Ryan, where they spend their time diligently becoming familiar with every shop, restaurant, beach, and flea market within a 50-mile radius." ] }, "parsed_md": "DIY: How To Decoupage Mason Jars\n\nSearch\n\n * Pregnancy\n * Parenting\n * Food\n * Health\n * Style\n * Home\n * Love\n * DIY\n * Latina\n * Community\n\n * Pregnancy\n\n * Trying to Conceive\n * Your Pregnancy\n * Pregnancy Health\n * Baby Names\n * Parenting\n\n * Babies\n * Toddlers\n * Preschoolers\n * Big Kids\n * Mom Confessions\n * Family Fun Activities\n * Food\n\n * Baby Food\n * Starting Solids\n * Breakfast\n * Lunch\n * Dinner\n * Drinks\n * Dessert\n * Snacks\n * Holiday\n * Health\n\n * Your Health\n * Fitness\n * Nutrition\n * Children’s Health\n * Style\n\n * Fashion\n * Beauty\n * Kid Style\n * Home\n\n * Mom Squad\n * Parties\n * Home Decor\n * Cleaning & Organization\n * Green Living\n * Love\n\n * Relationship Advice\n * Sex\n * Date Night Ideas\n * Married Life\n * DIY\n\n * Crafts for Kids\n * DIY Holiday Crafts\n * DIY for Home\n * DIY Crafts for Mom\n * Latina\n\n * Pregnancy\n * Parenting\n * Mamá Squad\n * En La Cocina\n * Bienestar\n * Community\n\nOur Sister Sites\n\nFollow Us\n\n * FACEBOOK\n * TWITTER\n * INSTAGRAM\n * PINTEREST\n * G+\n\nDIY\n\nDIY - DIY for Home\n\nMost Popular\n\n# DIY: How To Decoupage Mason Jars\n\nby Chelsea Foy\n\nlovelyindeed\n\nI love updating little pieces to refresh my desk. It keeps me happy while I’m\nworking away, and makes for a new perspective every once in a while. If\nthere’s a space in your house that could use a little update, put together\nthis quick little mason jar pencil cup DIY! This tutorial on how to decoupage\nmason jars is perfect for keeping your desk supplies nice and organized, and\nyou can customize the paper to match your office’s color scheme if graph\npaper’s not your thing!\n\n## Supplies:\n\n * Mason jar\n * Graph paper\n * Scissors\n * Mod Podge\n * Paintbrush\n\n## Instructions:\n\nStep 1: Be sure the mason jar is clean and dry on the outside. Apply a coat of\nMod Podge to the outside front of the jar.\n\nStep 2: Carefully lay down a sheet of graph paper lengthwise onto the Mod\nPodged section of the jar. Work your way around the jar, applying more Mod\nPodge and sticking the paper to the jar until the ends meet in the back.\n\nStep 3: On the bottom of the jar, snip a few slits in the paper so that they\nwill fold over easily.\n\nStep 4: Paste the ends down and around the bottom of the jar.\n\nStep 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 at the top of the jar. You may need to take a\nlittle extra time smoothing the paper along all of the ridges. Once the paper\nis covering the jar, apply a coat of Mod Podge to the outside of all of the\ngraph paper. Let the glue dry thoroughly and trim away any excess paper.\n\nStep 6: Fill it with your desk supplies and get to work!\n\nMore DIY Mason Jar Crafts:\n\n * DIY: Tinted Mason Jars in Rainbow\n * DIY: Mason Jar Sewing Kit\n * 101 Things to Do with a Mason Jar\n\nSHARE ON FACEBOOK\n\nSHARE ON PINTEREST\n\nDIY Makeup Brush HolderHow To Make a Reusable Wooden Desk Calendar Base\n\n * craft this\n * Mason Jar Crafts\n * Most Popular\n * Most Popular DIY\n * Office\n\n### Related Articles\n\n * 41 Kid Friendly Back to School Slow Cooker Recipes\n\nby Karen Petersen\n\n365DaysOfCrockpot\n\n * This Roasted Veggie and Bacon Pasta Bake is Easy Peasy & Extra Cheesy\n\nby Kylie Archer\n\nkidgredients.au\n\n * 14 Adorable Alphabet Baby Nursery Decor Ideas\n\nby Shauna Younge\n\nshaunayounge.blogspot\n\n * Creamy Pesto Pasta With Chicken For a Satisfying Weeknight Meal\n\nby Karen Petersen\n\n365DaysOfCrockpot\n\nAbout the author\n\nChelsea Foylovelyindeed\n\nChelsea Foy is a blogger by day and a musical theatre performer by night. 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Chelsea\nresides in Los Angeles with her most adorable husband Ryan, where they spend\ntheir time diligently becoming familiar with every shop, restaurant, beach,\nand flea market within a 50-mile radius.\n\nRead more about Chelsea Foy articles... \n \n--- \n \nMomtastic\n\nMomtastic.com is a property of TotallyHer Media, LLC, an Evolve Media, LLC.\ncompany.© 2017 All rights reserved.\n\n * Privacy\n * Terms\n * About\n * Advertise\n\n### AdChoices\n\nAdChoices\n\n * facebook\n * twitter\n * pinterest\n * gplus\n * tumblr\n * Copy Link\n\nPingdom String\n\nmonitoring_string = \"b24acb040fb2d2813c89008839b3fd6a\"monitoring_string =\n\"886fac40cab09d6eb355eb6d60349d3c\"\n\nGoogle+ String\n\nGoogle+\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.kenarry.com/mosaic-wine-bottle-mosaic-tiles-shells/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210118202346/https://www.kenarry.com/mosaic-wine-bottle-mosaic-tiles-shells/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Mosaic Wine Bottle: How To Mosaic With Tiles and Shells", "passages": [ "Learn how to make a mosaic wine bottle with shells and tiles! We’ll show how to glue the tiles and mix the grout with a video and written steps!", "Hi Kenarry Readers! We’re Jennifer and Kitty from RunningWithSisters.com, and we are thrilled to share one of our favorite upcycling projects with you — a Mosaic Wine Bottle! In our mosaic wine bottle, we decided to feature seashells from our summer vacation in Florida — that way we can remember warm beach days well into winter! We mixed in pretty sea-glass colors and some tiny shells from the craft store, too. (They have lots of shells, so you don’t have to live near the beach to do this!)", "We’ll show you everything you need to know to make your own mosaic wine bottle. We’ll take you step by step through the mosaic process, starting with how to create your design and glue your tiles down. Then we’ll show you exactly how we mix the grout, what the right consistency is for the grout, and how to use the grout right on your mosaic. We’ll also show you how to buff your mosaic wine bottle and how to seal it to weather the outdoors. (This won’t make it waterproof, but will help it stand up to some elements.)", "We even made a video to show you how to do the mosaic. Follow along as we make the mosaic wine bottle, then use the steps below to make your own!", "Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links for products or services we think you’ll like. This means if you make a purchase from one of these links, Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® will make a small commission at no additional cost to you so we can keep the great ideas for the home coming your way. All opinions expressed are derived from personal experience.", "Materials To Make The Mosaic Wine Bottle Wine bottle Tiles, 3/8” to 1/4” square (blues and greens and peaches) Large scallop shell Small and medium sized shells White sanded grout Mosaic grout sealer 100% Clear silicone adhesive", "Other Supplies Plastic disposable container to mix the grout in Putty knife or wooden paint stirring stick Sponge Gloves Measuring spoon Plastic cup for water Paper towels", "1. Pick out the shells and tiles you’d like to use. We chose mostly small shells and tiles so they will curve around the bottle. Glue the tiles and shells to the bottle. When you place your shells and tiles, aim to keep your grout lines (the spaces between your tiles) pretty slim, about 1/8 inch. This is the fun and creative step, so take your time to create a mosaic you will love!", "2. Once the glue has dried, mix up the grout. We suggest you follow the instructions on your package. Our grout says to mix 1 part water to 7 parts grout. But in our experience, it always needs more water. Stir and adjust the ratio until the grout is the consistency of natural peanut butter. Once the grout is mixed you have 15 minutes to use it.", "3. Spread the grout right over the tiles and up to the edges of the shells. (This sounds scary, but we promise you won’t ruin your mosaic!) You can use a putty knife to get the grout onto the surface, but we think gloved fingers work best to spread the grout around. We also use a craft stick to push the grout in between the shells. Wipe any excess grout from the surface of the tiles.", "4. Wait 30 minutes for the grout to start setting up. You’ll see that a haze has formed on your tiles from the grout. Use a dry paper towel to buff the haze off the surfaces of the tiles. Repeat in 30 minutes if a haze forms again.", "5. Let the mosaic dry for 24 hours then paint it with a thin layer of mosaic sealer. This won’t make your mosaic wine bottle completely waterproof, but it will protect it some. Now take a step back and admire your artistry!", "We hope you have as much fun doing your mosaic as we did doing ours! And if you have any questions while you’re working on your mosaic wine bottle, just leave us a comment and we’ll reply. We’d love to hear from you and are happy to help! Happy Crafting, Jennifer & Kitty", "While you’re here, be sure to check out these other craft projects on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® –", "Jennifer and Kitty O’Neil are sisters and authors of several books including Steampunk Chic: Vintage Flair From Recycled Finds. Their crafting, decorating, and jewelry designs have appeared in Woman’s World, Craft Ideas, and Create and Decorate magazines and on the web sites of Better Homes and Gardens, Family Circle, and HGTV. Their detailed craft videos can be found on Curious.com and on their YouTube channel, which has over 2.2 million views. The O’Neil Sisters share their enthusiasm and their fresh approach to crafting and decorating on their blog, RunningWithSisters.com.", "You're already signed up! YAY! As an Idea Insider you have instant access to our Kenarry Idea Insider Resource Library with exclusive printables, offers and other freebies as soon as you confirm your subscription.", "Hello, I'm Carrie! I'd love to personally welcome you to Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® where we curate and share great ideas you can create at home. Whether you're cooking, crafting or creating for your family, you're bound to find inspiration. Please pour yourself some coffee and stay awhile. We're glad you're here! Read more...", "Subscribe to become an Idea Insider. You'll get our weekly newsletter plus special deals and other resources that are only for subscribers -- all for FREE!", "You're already signed up! YAY! 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We’ll show how\nto glue the tiles and mix the grout with a video and written steps!\n\nHi Kenarry Readers! We’re Jennifer and Kitty from RunningWithSisters.com, and\nwe are thrilled to share one of our favorite upcycling projects with you — a\nMosaic Wine Bottle! In our mosaic wine bottle, we decided to feature seashells\nfrom our summer vacation in Florida — that way we can remember warm beach days\nwell into winter! We mixed in pretty sea-glass colors and some tiny shells\nfrom the craft store, too. (They have lots of shells, so you don’t have to\nlive near the beach to do this!)\n\nWe’ll show you everything you need to know to make your own mosaic wine\nbottle. We’ll take you step by step through the mosaic process, starting with\nhow to create your design and glue your tiles down. Then we’ll show you\nexactly how we mix the grout, what the right consistency is for the grout, and\nhow to use the grout right on your mosaic. We’ll also show you how to buff\nyour mosaic wine bottle and how to seal it to weather the outdoors. (This\nwon’t make it waterproof, but will help it stand up to some elements.)\n\nWe even made a video to show you how to do the mosaic. Follow along as we make\nthe mosaic wine bottle, then use the steps below to make your own!\n\nYou won’t believe how much fun it is to upcycle a throw-away bottle into a\ngorgeous mosaic wine bottle!\n\nDisclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links for products or services\nwe think you’ll like. This means if you make a purchase from one of these\nlinks, Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® will make a small commission at no\nadditional cost to you so we can keep the great ideas for the home coming your\nway. All opinions expressed are derived from personal experience.\n\nMaterials To Make The Mosaic Wine Bottle Wine bottle Tiles, 3/8” to 1/4”\nsquare (blues and greens and peaches) Large scallop shell Small and medium\nsized shells White sanded grout Mosaic grout sealer 100% Clear silicone\nadhesive\n\nOther Supplies Plastic disposable container to mix the grout in Putty knife or\nwooden paint stirring stick Sponge Gloves Measuring spoon Plastic cup for\nwater Paper towels\n\nSteps To Make The Mosaic Wine Bottle\n\n1\\. Pick out the shells and tiles you’d like to use. We chose mostly small\nshells and tiles so they will curve around the bottle. Glue the tiles and\nshells to the bottle. When you place your shells and tiles, aim to keep your\ngrout lines (the spaces between your tiles) pretty slim, about 1/8 inch. This\nis the fun and creative step, so take your time to create a mosaic you will\nlove!\n\n2\\. Once the glue has dried, mix up the grout. We suggest you follow the\ninstructions on your package. Our grout says to mix 1 part water to 7 parts\ngrout. But in our experience, it always needs more water. Stir and adjust the\nratio until the grout is the consistency of natural peanut butter. Once the\ngrout is mixed you have 15 minutes to use it.\n\n3\\. Spread the grout right over the tiles and up to the edges of the shells.\n(This sounds scary, but we promise you won’t ruin your mosaic!) You can use a\nputty knife to get the grout onto the surface, but we think gloved fingers\nwork best to spread the grout around. We also use a craft stick to push the\ngrout in between the shells. Wipe any excess grout from the surface of the\ntiles.\n\n4\\. Wait 30 minutes for the grout to start setting up. You’ll see that a haze\nhas formed on your tiles from the grout. Use a dry paper towel to buff the\nhaze off the surfaces of the tiles. Repeat in 30 minutes if a haze forms\nagain.\n\n5\\. Let the mosaic dry for 24 hours then paint it with a thin layer of mosaic\nsealer. This won’t make your mosaic wine bottle completely waterproof, but it\nwill protect it some. Now take a step back and admire your artistry!\n\nWe hope you have as much fun doing your mosaic as we did doing ours! And if\nyou have any questions while you’re working on your mosaic wine bottle, just\nleave us a comment and we’ll reply. We’d love to hear from you and are happy\nto help! Happy Crafting, Jennifer & Kitty\n\nHere are a few more mosaic projects from The O’Neil Sisters:\n\nBejeweled Mosaic Heart\n\nHow To Mosaic A Table\n\nMosaic A Birdhouse With Broken China\n\n## What’s Next?\n\nWhile you’re here, be sure to check out these other craft projects on Ideas\nfor the Home by Kenarry® –\n\n * How to Make Coasters from Ceramic Tiles\n * Mosaic Pots Trio: How To Make Broken China Mosaics\n * DIY Shell Frame: Embellish A Frame With Seashells\n\n * Share\n * Tweet\n\nCraft Ideas· Home Decor Ideas\n\n#### About Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil\n\nJennifer and Kitty O’Neil are sisters and authors of several books including\nSteampunk Chic: Vintage Flair From Recycled Finds. Their crafting, decorating,\nand jewelry designs have appeared in Woman’s World, Craft Ideas, and Create\nand Decorate magazines and on the web sites of Better Homes and Gardens,\nFamily Circle, and HGTV. Their detailed craft videos can be found on\nCurious.com and on their YouTube channel, which has over 2.2 million views.\nThe O’Neil Sisters share their enthusiasm and their fresh approach to crafting\nand decorating on their blog, RunningWithSisters.com.\n\nThe O'Neil Sisters shared their great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry®\nfrom June 2015 - May 2019. Follow the O’Neil Sisters on Facebook, Pinterest,\nand Instagram.\n\n#### Subscribe today to get ideas in your inbox plus FREE exclusives only for\nIdea Insiders!\n\nAlmost there! Now just check your email to confirm your e-mail address and get\nyour free eBook.\n\nYou're already signed up! YAY! 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61,404	How To Put a Bracelet on by Yourself	If you’re having trouble putting on a bracelet by yourself, try using tape. Rest your wrist on a table with your palm facing down, and wrap the bracelet around your wrist. Then, place a piece of invisible tape over the bracelet so it sticks to your skin, but do not cover the clasp. The tape should hold the bracelet in place long enough for you to secure the clasp.	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You're attending a fancy party tonight and you're ready to flaunt it. And then it hits you — no other human soul is around to help you zip or button it up.", "Or what about trying to put on that dainty little bracelet of yours? With one hand, you squeamishly try to clasp the bracelet together. What are you left with? Exhaustion and tears.", "But unlike that tricky dress situation (we can't help you there, just yet), there is a genius hack that will assist you in putting on a bracelet with one hand. As seen on The Today Show, this hack only involves one material: scotch tape.", "As demonstrated in the video above by blogger Sarah Meaghan, place your bracelet over your hand, grab a piece of scotch tape and put it across your wrist. This leaves your other hand free to grab the clasp and connect it to the other.", "This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. Certain site features have been disabled. If you have questions or concerns, please check our FAQ or contact support@huffpost.com." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Put On A Bracelet With One Hand Using Scotch Tape \| HuffPost Canada\nStyle\n\nNewsLatest NewsHousingGood NewsExplainersWorldAfter The CurveAlbertaBritish\nColumbia\n\nCORONAVIRUS\n\nPoliticsJustin TrudeauErin O'TooleJagmeet SinghAnnamie PaulOntario\nPoliticsDoug FordUS Politics'Follow-Up' Podcast\n\nBusinessReal EstateWorkRecallsBasic IncomePrecariously TaxedMoney Hacks\n\nLifeLifestyle NewsHealthRelationshipsHow-ToIdentityStyleFood & DrinkHomeBorn\nand Raised'Navigating'RoyalsGift GuidesThis Could HelpTravel\n\nParentsNews You Can UseSelf-CareHow-ToReal Talk'Life After Birth'Dad\nLifeParents VoicesRoyal Kids\n\nPerspectivesPersonalOpinionHow To Pitch To HuffPostHometownVoices\n\nVideo\n\nPodcasts'Follow-Up''Born & Raised'\n\nFollow Us\n\nTerms \| Privacy Policy\n\nPart of HuffPost News. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.\n\nThis article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada, which\nclosed in 2021.\n\nStyle\n\n# How To Put On A Bracelet With One Hand Using Scotch Tape\n\nHow did we not think of this?!\n\nMonika Markovinovic, The Huffington Post Canada\n\n02/01/2016 01:44am EST \| Updated February 1, 2016\n\nLiving alone can be hard sometimes.\n\nSure, you're coming to terms with facing all your adult responsibilities one\nsmall step at a time, but can we talk about how hard it is getting ready by\nyourself?\n\nPicture this: you just purchased a super cute new strapless dress. You're\nattending a fancy party tonight and you're ready to flaunt it. And then it\nhits you — no other human soul is around to help you zip or button it up.\n\nHELP.\n\nOr what about trying to put on that dainty little bracelet of yours? With one\nhand, you squeamishly try to clasp the bracelet together. What are you left\nwith? Exhaustion and tears.\n\nHELP. HELP!\n\nBut unlike that tricky dress situation (we can't help you there, just yet),\nthere is a genius hack that will assist you in putting on a bracelet with one\nhand. As seen on The Today Show, this hack only involves one material: scotch\ntape.\n\nAs demonstrated in the video above by blogger Sarah Meaghan, place your\nbracelet over your hand, grab a piece of scotch tape and put it across your\nwrist. This leaves your other hand free to grab the clasp and connect it to\nthe other.\n\nIt's that easy!\n\nYou'll never have to be frustrated over a piece of jewelry again!\n\nFollow Huffington Post Canada Style on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter!\n\nAlso on HuffPost\n\n15 Life-Changing Beauty Hacks\n\nSuggest a correction\n\nMore:\n\nbracelet hackbracelet trickfashion hackfashion trickhow to put on a bracelet\nwith one hand\n\nThis article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. Certain\nsite features have been disabled. If you have questions or concerns, please\ncheck our FAQ or contact support@huffpost.com.\n\nNewsCORONAVIRUSPoliticsBusinessLifeParentsPerspectives\n\nAdvertise With UsFAQUser Agreement (Updated)Comment PolicyAbout UsPrivacy\nPolicyConsent Preferences\n\nPart of HuffPost News. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.\n\nThe Huffington Post\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.today.com/style/how-put-bracelet-yourself-no-existential-meltdown-required-t84766", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200810052324/https://www.today.com/style/how-put-bracelet-yourself-no-existential-meltdown-required-t84766", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to put on a bracelet by yourself", "passages": [ "Not to be overdramatic, but nothing says \"we all die alone\" quite like wrestling with the clasp on a bracelet. Seconds turn into minutes; minutes turn into an existential sob-fest on the bathroom floor. It’s a quick downward spiral. We’ve been there.", "Well, pull yourself together — or rather, pull the ends of your bracelet together — with this simple trick that’s so easy, it's shocking that it hasn't become common knowledge sooner.", "Step 2: Hold the other end of the paper clip in your bracelet hand, keeping the it stable as possible.", "Super easy, right? See, there's no need to get bent out of shape. Leave that part to the paper clip." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to put on a bracelet by yourself\n\nWatch TODAY All Day! Get the best news, information and inspiration from\nTODAY, all day long\n\nStyle\n\n# How to put on a bracelet yourself, no existential meltdown required\n\n## Get Stuff We Love\n\nSubscribe to our newsletter.\n\nSUBSCRIBE\n\nApril 6, 2016, 8:36 PM UTC / Updated Sept. 2, 2016, 11:22 AM UTC\n\n/ Source: TODAY\n\nBy Embry Roberts and Anna De Souza\n\nSometimes it’s the small, everyday inconveniences that bring us face to face\nwith our mortality.\n\nNot to be overdramatic, but nothing says \"we all die alone\" quite like\nwrestling with the clasp on a bracelet. Seconds turn into minutes; minutes\nturn into an existential sob-fest on the bathroom floor. It’s a quick downward\nspiral. We’ve been there.\n\nRELATED: You've been using bobby pins all wrong (don't worry, so have we)\n\nWell, pull yourself together — or rather, pull the ends of your bracelet\ntogether — with this simple trick that’s so easy, it's shocking that it hasn't\nbecome common knowledge sooner.\n\n## Here's how to easily clasp a bracelet by yourself\n\nJune 8, 201600:44\n\nStuff We Love\n\nGet a daily roundup of items that will make your life easier, healthier and\nmore stylish.\n\nThis site is protected by recaptcha Privacy Policy \| Terms of Service\n\nThe unlikely hero of this story? A paper clip!\n\nRELATED: How to roll up sleeves like a professional stylist\n\nStep 1: Simply unfold the clip into an S-shape and hook one end through the\nclasp.\n\nAnna De Souza / TODAY\n\nStep 2: Hold the other end of the paper clip in your bracelet hand, keeping\nthe it stable as possible.\n\nAnna De Souza / TODAY\n\nStep 3: Next, fasten the clasp with your free hand and slide off the paper\nclip. And voila!\n\nAnna De Souza / TODAY\n\nSuper easy, right? See, there's no need to get bent out of shape. Leave that\npart to the paper clip.\n\nRELATED: The secret to a foolproof French manicure every time\n\nDon't have a paper clip handy? Try the tape trick below!\n\n## Use a Scotch Tape hack to put on a bracelet?! Mind blown\n\nJan. 26, 201602:18\n\nYou might still die alone, but you won’t die unaccessorized.\n\nNow that would be tragic.\n\nRELATED: Can't reach? This easy sunscreen trick will solve the problem\n\n© 2020 NBC UNIVERSAL\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.womansday.com/style/fashion/advice/a53501/how-to-put-on-bracelets/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200502190750/https://www.womansday.com/style/fashion/advice/a53501/how-to-put-on-bracelets/", "parsed_text": { "title": "This Simple Trick for Putting On a Clasp Bracelet By Yourself Is Genius", "passages": [ "Every item on this page was chosen by a Woman's Day editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.", "When you're in a rush to get out the door, it's always a hassle to put on a clasp bracelet. You know how it is: If you don't have someone there to help, you're stuck struggling, wishing you had a third hand.", "If you're like us, you've tried laying your hand on a table, as if you're preparing for a procedure. When that doesn't work, you hold down the bottom half of the bracelet on your wrist and jerk your hand until the other half meets the clasp. Somehow you always manage it, but it's never easy.", "Of course, there are accessories you can buy to make the process easier—like the Bracelet Buddy—but why spend the extra money? Especially now that we know there's a much simpler way to put them on, thanks to a handy (see what we did there?) household item—Scotch tape!", "Take a small piece of tape, and place it on the end of the bracelet without the clasp. Then put both on your wrist, and you should be able to easily bring the clasp to the circle. Easy, right? Even better, the whole process takes seconds. For a full demo, see the video below.", "A Part of Hearst Digital Media Woman's Day participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "This Simple Trick for Putting On a Clasp Bracelet By Yourself Is Genius\n\nToday's Top Stories\n\n1\n\n25 Small Dog Breeds That Are Perfect For Any Home\n\n2\n\nHere's How Long You Need To Keep Bank Statements\n\n3\n\n57 Easy Easter Desserts\n\n4\n\nNovel Coronavirus Symptoms Vs. Cold And Flu\n\n5\n\n14 Art Activities for Kids\n\nEvery item on this page was chosen by a Woman's Day editor. We may earn\ncommission on some of the items you choose to buy.\n\n# This Simple Trick for Putting On a Clasp Bracelet By Yourself Is Genius\n\nYou'll never need to ask for help again.\n\nBy Marlisse Cepeda\n\nJan 26, 2016\n\nGetty Images\n\nWhen you're in a rush to get out the door, it's always a hassle to put on a\nclasp bracelet. You know how it is: If you don't have someone there to help,\nyou're stuck struggling, wishing you had a third hand.\n\nIf you're like us, you've tried laying your hand on a table, as if you're\npreparing for a procedure. When that doesn't work, you hold down the bottom\nhalf of the bracelet on your wrist and jerk your hand until the other half\nmeets the clasp. Somehow you always manage it, but it's never easy.\n\nOf course, there are accessories you can buy to make the process easier—like\nthe Bracelet Buddy—but why spend the extra money? Especially now that we know\nthere's a much simpler way to put them on, thanks to a handy (see what we did\nthere?) household item—Scotch tape!\n\nTake a small piece of tape, and place it on the end of the bracelet without\nthe clasp. Then put both on your wrist, and you should be able to easily bring\nthe clasp to the circle. Easy, right? Even better, the whole process takes\nseconds. 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4,503,505	How To Prepare for an Endoscopy	To prepare for an endoscopy, follow your doctor's advice, which may include stopping some medications, since they may interfere with the results. Don't eat solids or drink fluids during the 8 hours before your endoscopy to avoid blocking your digestive tract. Additionally, arrange for someone to help you afterwards, since your reaction times and judgement will be impaired by the sedative you need to take. Before you go to the procedure, go to the bathroom, since you'll feel more comfortable on an empty bladder.	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Uses for endoscopy - Patient", "passages": [ "Gastroscopy is a test to look inside the gullet (oesophagus), the stomach and the first part of the gut (small intestine) known as the duodenum.", "Note: the information below is a general guide only. The arrangements, and the way tests are performed, may vary between different hospitals and areas. Always follow the instructions given by your doctor or local hospital.", "A gastroscopy is a test where an operator - a doctor or nurse - looks into the upper part of your gut (the upper gastrointestinal tract). The upper gut consists of the gullet (oesophagus), the stomach and the first part of the gut (small intestine) known as the duodenum. The operator uses an endoscope to look inside your gut. Therefore, the test is sometimes called endoscopy.", "An endoscope is a thin, flexible telescope. It is about as thick as a little finger. The endoscope is passed through the mouth, into the oesophagus and down towards the stomach and duodenum.", "The tip of the endoscope contains a light and a tiny video camera so the operator can see inside your gut.", "The endoscope also has a side channel down which various instruments can pass. These can be manipulated by the operator. For example, the operator may take a small sample (biopsy) from the inside lining of the stomach by using a thin 'grabbing' instrument which is passed down a side channel.", "Inflammation of the gullet (oesophagus), called oesophagitis. The operator will see areas of redness on the lining of the oesophagus.", "Stomach and duodenal ulcers. An ulcer looks like a small, red crater on the inside lining of the stomach or on the first part of the gut (small intestine) known as the duodenum.", "Gastroscopy is usually done as an outpatient 'day case'. It is a routine test which is commonly done. The operator may numb the back of your throat by spraying on some local anaesthetic, or give you an anaesthetic lozenge to suck. You may be given a sedative to help you to relax. This is usually given by an injection into a vein in the back of your hand. The sedative can make you drowsy but it does not put you to sleep completely. It is not a general anaesthetic.", "You lie on your side on a couch. You are asked to put a plastic mouth guard between your teeth. This protects your teeth and stops you biting the endoscope. The operator will then ask you to swallow the first section of the endoscope. Modern endoscopes are quite thin but some people may find this difficult. The operator then gently pushes it further down your gullet (oesophagus) and into your stomach and the first part of your gut (small intestine) known as your duodenum. The video camera at the tip of the endoscope sends pictures to a screen. The operator watches the screen for abnormalities of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. Air is passed down a channel in the endoscope into the stomach to make the stomach lining easier to see. This may cause you to feel full and want to belch.", "The operator may take one or more small samples (biopsies) of parts of the inside lining of the gut - depending on why the test is done and what they see. This is painless. The biopsy samples are sent to the laboratory for testing and to look at under the microscope. The endoscope is then gently pulled out.", "A gastroscopy usually takes about 10 minutes. However, you should allow at least two hours for the whole appointment. This is to prepare, give time for the sedative to work (if you have one), for the gastroscopy itself and to recover. A gastroscopy may be quite uncomfortable but it does not usually hurt.", "You should not eat for 4-6 hours before the test. The stomach needs to be empty. (Small sips of water may be allowed up to two hours before the test.)", "If you have had a sedative - you may take a bit longer to be ready to go home. The sedative will normally make you feel quite pleasant and relaxed. However, you should not drive, operate machinery or drink alcohol for 24 hours after having the sedative. You will need somebody to accompany you home and to stay with you for 24 hours until the effects have fully worn off. Most people are able to resume normal activities after 24 hours.", "The operator writes a report and sends it to the doctor who requested the gastroscopy. The result from any sample (biopsy) may take a few days, which can delay the report being sent. The operator may also tell you what he/she saw before you leave. However, if you have had a sedative you may not remember afterwards what you were told. Therefore, you may wish to have a relative or close friend with you who may be able to remember what was said.", "Gastroscopy is a good test for seeing abnormalities in the upper gut. However, it is not foolproof. For example, gastroscopy may not detect a small number of cases of early ulcers or early cancer. Sometimes a repeat gastroscopy may be advised if symptoms persist or get worse, even if a previous gastroscopy was reported as normal.", "Most gastroscopies are done without any problem. Some people have a mildly sore throat for a day or so afterwards. You may feel tired or sleepy for several hours if you have a sedative. There is a slightly increased risk of developing a chest infection or pneumonia following a gastroscopy.", "Occasionally, the endoscope causes some damage to the gut. This may cause bleeding, infection and (rarely) a hole (perforation). If any of the following occur within 48 hours after a gastroscopy, consult a doctor immediately:", "Tummy (abdominal) pain. (In particular, if it becomes gradually worse, and is different or more intense to any 'usual' indigestion pains or heartburn that you may have.)", "A small number of people have a heart attack or stroke during, or soon after, a gastroscopy. These tend to be older people who are already in poor health. These serious complications are rare in most people who are otherwise reasonably healthy.", "Hi everyone,I have 2 endoscopies in the last 1.5 years. This was due to reflex issues and I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia, an ulcer and barrett's. The ulcer has cleared up and my barrett's...", "Hi everyone,I have 2 endoscopies in the last 1.5 years. This was due to reflex issues and I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia, an ulcer and barrett's. The ulcer has cleared up and my barrett's...", "Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Patient Platform Limited has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. For details see our conditions.", "Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals." ] }, "parsed_md": "Endoscopy information. Uses for endoscopy - Patient \| Patient\n\n * Patient Access ❯\n\n * Register\n * Sign in\n\nMaking lives better\n\nExplore\n\n * Register\n * Sign in\n * Medical professionals\n * ❯ Patient Access\n\n * Diabetes\n * Pregnancy Complications\n * Sexually Transmitted Infections\n * Anxiety\n * Depression\n\n * Cholesterol\n * Heart Valves and Valve Disease\n * Alcohol and Liver Disease\n * Chest Infection\n * Influenza\n\nTrending\n\n * Chest Pain\n * Heel and Foot Pain\n * Rectal Bleeding\n * Food Poisoning\n * Naproxen\n * Citalopram\n * Flucloxacillin\n\n * Health Information A-Z\n\nOur index of medical information authored by professionals\n\n * Community\n\nJoin the discussion in our forums\n\n * Medicine directory\n\nDrug treatments, dosage instructions and side effects\n\n * Medical Professionals\n\nInformation for medical professionals\n\nSymptom Checker\n\nAssess your symptoms online with our free symptom checker.\n\nEnter your symptoms\n\nGut / Bowel / Stomach\n\n * Save Saved\n * Print\n * Share\n\n * Email this article\n * Share on Twitter\n * Share on Facebook\n\n * Actions\n\n * Download PDF\n * Discuss this article\n * Translate\n\n * Listen\n * Send Feedback\n * Manage Notes\n\n# Gastroscopy Endoscopy\n\nAuthored by Dr Roger Henderson, 24 Sep 2015\n\nPatient is a certified member of The Information Standard\n\nReviewed by: Dr Adrian Bonsall, 24 Sep 2015\n\nGastroscopy is a test to look inside the gullet (oesophagus), the stomach and\nthe first part of the gut (small intestine) known as the duodenum.\n\nNote: the information below is a general guide only. The arrangements, and the\nway tests are performed, may vary between different hospitals and areas.\nAlways follow the instructions given by your doctor or local hospital.\n\n#### Gastroscopy\n\n##### Endoscopy\n\n###### In this article\n\n * What is a gastroscopy?\n * Who has a gastroscopy?\n * What happens during a gastroscopy?\n * What preparation do I need to do?\n * What can I expect after a gastroscopy?\n * Is gastroscopy reliable?\n * Are there any side-effects or complications from having a gastroscopy?\n\n## What is a gastroscopy?\n\nA gastroscopy is a test where an operator - a doctor or nurse - looks into the\nupper part of your gut (the upper gastrointestinal tract). The upper gut\nconsists of the gullet (oesophagus), the stomach and the first part of the gut\n(small intestine) known as the duodenum. The operator uses an endoscope to\nlook inside your gut. Therefore, the test is sometimes called endoscopy.\n\nAn endoscope is a thin, flexible telescope. It is about as thick as a little\nfinger. The endoscope is passed through the mouth, into the oesophagus and\ndown towards the stomach and duodenum.\n\nThe tip of the endoscope contains a light and a tiny video camera so the\noperator can see inside your gut.\n\nThe endoscope also has a side channel down which various instruments can pass.\nThese can be manipulated by the operator. For example, the operator may take a\nsmall sample (biopsy) from the inside lining of the stomach by using a thin\n'grabbing' instrument which is passed down a side channel.\n\n## Who has a gastroscopy?\n\nA gastroscopy may be advised if you have symptoms such as:\n\n * Repeated (recurring) indigestion.\n * Recurring heartburn.\n * Pains in the upper tummy (abdomen).\n * Repeatedly being sick (vomiting).\n * Difficulty swallowing.\n * Other symptoms thought to be coming from the upper gut.\n\nThe sort of conditions which can be confirmed (or ruled out) include:\n\n * Inflammation of the gullet (oesophagus), called oesophagitis. The operator will see areas of redness on the lining of the oesophagus.\n * Stomach and duodenal ulcers. An ulcer looks like a small, red crater on the inside lining of the stomach or on the first part of the gut (small intestine) known as the duodenum.\n * Inflammation of the duodenum (duodenitis) and inflammation of the stomach (gastritis).\n * Stomach and oesophageal cancer.\n * Various other rare conditions.\n\n## What happens during a gastroscopy?\n\nGastroscopy is usually done as an outpatient 'day case'. It is a routine test\nwhich is commonly done. The operator may numb the back of your throat by\nspraying on some local anaesthetic, or give you an anaesthetic lozenge to\nsuck. You may be given a sedative to help you to relax. This is usually given\nby an injection into a vein in the back of your hand. The sedative can make\nyou drowsy but it does not put you to sleep completely. It is not a general\nanaesthetic.\n\nYou lie on your side on a couch. You are asked to put a plastic mouth guard\nbetween your teeth. This protects your teeth and stops you biting the\nendoscope. The operator will then ask you to swallow the first section of the\nendoscope. Modern endoscopes are quite thin but some people may find this\ndifficult. The operator then gently pushes it further down your gullet\n(oesophagus) and into your stomach and the first part of your gut (small\nintestine) known as your duodenum. The video camera at the tip of the\nendoscope sends pictures to a screen. The operator watches the screen for\nabnormalities of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. Air is passed down a\nchannel in the endoscope into the stomach to make the stomach lining easier to\nsee. This may cause you to feel full and want to belch.\n\nThe operator may take one or more small samples (biopsies) of parts of the\ninside lining of the gut - depending on why the test is done and what they\nsee. This is painless. The biopsy samples are sent to the laboratory for\ntesting and to look at under the microscope. The endoscope is then gently\npulled out.\n\nA gastroscopy usually takes about 10 minutes. However, you should allow at\nleast two hours for the whole appointment. This is to prepare, give time for\nthe sedative to work (if you have one), for the gastroscopy itself and to\nrecover. A gastroscopy may be quite uncomfortable but it does not usually\nhurt.\n\n## What preparation do I need to do?\n\nYou should receive instructions from the hospital department before your test.\nThe sort of instructions given commonly include:\n\n * You should not eat for 4-6 hours before the test. The stomach needs to be empty. (Small sips of water may be allowed up to two hours before the test.)\n * If you have a sedative you will need somebody to accompany you home.\n * Advice about medication which may need to be stopped before the test.\n\n## What can I expect after a gastroscopy?\n\nMost people are ready to go home after resting for half an hour or so.\n\nIf you have had a sedative - you may take a bit longer to be ready to go home.\nThe sedative will normally make you feel quite pleasant and relaxed. However,\nyou should not drive, operate machinery or drink alcohol for 24 hours after\nhaving the sedative. You will need somebody to accompany you home and to stay\nwith you for 24 hours until the effects have fully worn off. Most people are\nable to resume normal activities after 24 hours.\n\nThe operator writes a report and sends it to the doctor who requested the\ngastroscopy. The result from any sample (biopsy) may take a few days, which\ncan delay the report being sent. The operator may also tell you what he/she\nsaw before you leave. However, if you have had a sedative you may not remember\nafterwards what you were told. Therefore, you may wish to have a relative or\nclose friend with you who may be able to remember what was said.\n\n## Is gastroscopy reliable?\n\nGastroscopy is a good test for seeing abnormalities in the upper gut. However,\nit is not foolproof. For example, gastroscopy may not detect a small number of\ncases of early ulcers or early cancer. Sometimes a repeat gastroscopy may be\nadvised if symptoms persist or get worse, even if a previous gastroscopy was\nreported as normal.\n\n## Are there any side-effects or complications from having a gastroscopy?\n\nMost gastroscopies are done without any problem. Some people have a mildly\nsore throat for a day or so afterwards. You may feel tired or sleepy for\nseveral hours if you have a sedative. There is a slightly increased risk of\ndeveloping a chest infection or pneumonia following a gastroscopy.\n\nOccasionally, the endoscope causes some damage to the gut. This may cause\nbleeding, infection and (rarely) a hole (perforation). If any of the following\noccur within 48 hours after a gastroscopy, consult a doctor immediately:\n\n * Tummy (abdominal) pain. (In particular, if it becomes gradually worse, and is different or more intense to any 'usual' indigestion pains or heartburn that you may have.)\n * Raised temperature (fever).\n * Difficulty breathing.\n * Bringing up (vomiting) blood.\n\nA small number of people have a heart attack or stroke during, or soon after,\na gastroscopy. These tend to be older people who are already in poor health.\nThese serious complications are rare in most people who are otherwise\nreasonably healthy.\n\nRarely, some people have an allergic reaction to the sedative.\n\nDid you find this information useful? yes no\n\nThanks for your feedback!\n\nOn the Forums\n\n> Hi everyone,I have 2 endoscopies in the last 1.5 years. This was due to\n> reflex issues and I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia, an ulcer and\n> barrett's. The ulcer has cleared up and my barrett's...\n>\n> — Allan1875, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy\n\n#### Related Information\n\n * Vomiting Blood (Haematemesis)\n * Helicobacter Pylori and Stomach Pain\n * Famotidine to reduce stomach acid\n * H2 Blockers\n * Proton Pump Inhibitors\n\nView all\n\n> Hi everyone,I have 2 endoscopies in the last 1.5 years. This was due to\n> reflex issues and I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia, an ulcer and\n> barrett's. 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By continuing to use this site you are agreeing to\nits use of cookies.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/tests-procedures/endoscopy/basics/what-you-can-expect/prc-20020363", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20171017232823/http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/tests-procedures/endoscopy/basics/what-you-can-expect/prc-20020363", "parsed_text": { "title": "Upper endoscopy What you can expect", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Upper endoscopy What you can expect - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/tests-procedures/endoscopy/basics/how-you-prepare/prc-20020363", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170630162614/http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/tests-procedures/endoscopy/basics/how-you-prepare/prc-20020363", "parsed_text": { "title": "Upper endoscopy How you prepare", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Upper endoscopy How you prepare - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://dhccenter.com/procedure-prep/upper-endoscopy-egd-preparation/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210506165849/https://dhccenter.com/procedure-prep/upper-endoscopy-egd-preparation/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Preparation in NJ", "passages": [ "Are you preparing to have an upper endoscopy (EGD)? At Digestive Healthcare Center, we always want to make sure that your procedure is convenient, comfortable, and provides accurate results. During an EGD, your doctor will examine your upper digestive system with a small camera on the end of a long, flexible tube. Your doctor will use their findings to diagnose and, sometimes, treat conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach, and part of the small intestine.", "Examine signs and symptoms. An endoscopy may help your doctor determine what is causing symptoms in the digestive tract, such as nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal bleeding.", "Diagnose. Your doctor may perform a biopsy to test for diseases and conditions, such as celiac disease, abdominal bloating, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or cancer.", "Treat. Your doctor can utilize an endoscopy to treat problems in your digestive system, such as widening a narrow esophagus or removing a polyp or foreign object.", "An endoscopy may also be combined with other procedures, such as an ultrasound. This allows your doctor to take specialized images of your esophagus or stomach. An endoscopic ultrasound may also help your doctor take images of hard-to-reach organs, such as your pancreas.", "Preparing for an EGD is not as difficult or time-consuming as preparing for other gastrointestinal procedures, like a colonoscopy. It takes very little preparation, but there are some steps you need to take the day before the procedure. This is so the sedation will go smoothly and the doctor has a clean and empty intestinal tract to examine. There are certain steps you will need to follow the day of your procedure, but considerations should also be taken in the days leading up to the procedure, including:", "Stop the following blood thinners, if, and only if, the Prescribing Physician approves for the number of days s/he allows: Plavix, Clopidogrel, Effient, Brillinta, Coumadin, Warfarin, Pradaxa, Xarelto, and Eliquis.", "Prior to procedure, breastfeeding mothers must pump enough milk for 24 hours worth of feedings to have for after the procedure. They must also pump and dump for 24 hours after the procedure. Patients of child-bearing age should not empty their bladder until they have given a urine sample upon arrival.", "In addition to the specific instructions given to you by your doctor to prepare for your endoscopy, please follow the guidelines below for any upper endoscopy procedure.", "Do not consume anything by mouth within the 4 hours prior to your procedure, including water, gum, candy, or mints.", "You should take your vital medications, including heart, blood pressure, thyroid, and seizure medications as directed up until 4 hours before your start time with a small sip of water. Do not take vitamins/supplements the morning of your procedure. It is okay to continue Anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, and Tylenol.", "If you are diabetic, hold (do not take) your oral diabetic medication the morning of the endoscopy. Take 1⁄2 of the insulin dose prior to the procedure. Use sugar free drinks for liquids during the prep to avoid increase in blood sugar. Monitor and control your blood sugar closely during your prep to prevent low and high blood sugar. Note: your procedure may need to be cancelled if your blood sugar is over 300mg/dl on arrival.", "If you are a smoker, it is advised that you do not smoke at least 6 hours before the procedure.", "Please make sure you have arranged ahead of time for a responsible adult (age 18 or over) to drive you home after the procedure.", "You should wear loose, comfortable clothing, such as a sweatsuit. Leave all jewelry and valuables at home, including belly rings & tongue piercings. Contact lenses should not be worn. You should not wear any clothing with metal, including jeans, zippers, or underwire bras (sports bras only should be worn).", "During your procedure, you will be sedated. This may cause some side effects once you get home, such as bloating and gas, cramping, and a sore throat. These will improve with time, however, if you’re concerned or uncomfortable, call your doctor. Depending on your individual situation, our physician may give you additional instructions for after your procedure.", "To all our valued patients at Digestive Healthcare Center and Central Jersey Ambulatory Surgical Center Your health and safety are important to us. To help protect patients and staff, we have designated Digestive Healthcare Center and Central Jersey Ambulatory Surgical Center as a Patient and Staff “SAFE ZONE.” Our SAFE ZONE is defined by the safety [...]", "What is Colorectal Cancer? At Digestive Healthcare Center, our team of expert gastroenterologists strives to ensure that patients have all the information they need to promote long term digestive health. In the case of certain gastroenterological conditions such as colorectal cancer, screening is incredibly important. Colorectal cancer starts in the colon (large intestine) or rectum. [...]", "What is Gastroparesis? At Digestive Healthcare Center, we want to ensure that patients have information about an array of digestive health conditions, to promote positive gastrointestinal health year-round. One such condition is gastroparesis, which is a digestive condition that affects the motility of the muscles in your stomach. Normally, after you swallow, the muscles within [...]", "At Digestive Healthcare Center, we want every patient to feel confident in their care and informed about all steps being taken for their health. We encourage you to ask any questions you have before your procedure, so you feel as informed and prepared as possible. If you have any further questions, concerns, or would like to learn more about the Upper GI Endoscopy procedure, please contact us today.", "We are proud to offer telemedicine care to patients throughout NJ, allowing patients to consult with one of our expert gastroenterologists via a two-way video call. Setting up and completing a telemedicine visit is extremely simple, and all you need to do to get started is give one of our offices a call or contact us by filling out a form." ] }, "parsed_md": "Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Preparation in NJ \| DHC\n\nMenu\n\n * Physicians\n\n * Physicians Overview\n * Dr. Accurso\n * Dr. Barghash\n * Dr. Ciambotti\n * Dr. Gingold\n * Dr. Greaves\n * Dr. Vergilio\n * Dr. Youssef\n * Gina Theofanidis, APN-C\n * Locations\n\n * Locations Overview\n * Hillsborough\n * Somerville\n * Warren\n * Areas Served\n * Conditions\n\n * Conditions Overview\n * Abdominal Bloating\n * Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction\n * Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity\n * Colorectal Cancers\n * Constipation, Diarrhea, and Bloody Stool\n * Diverticulitis\n * Esophageal Cancer\n * Fatty Liver Disease\n * Fecal Incontinence\n * Gallstones\n * GERD/Acid Reflux\n * Hemorrhoids\n * Inflammatory Bowel Disease\n * Irritable Bowel Syndrome\n * Malabsorption\n * Polyps\n * Rectal Bleeding\n * Ulcers\n * Procedures\n\n * Procedures Overview\n * Anal Manometry\n * Bravo pH Monitor\n * Breath Tests\n * Capsule Endoscopy\n * Colonoscopy\n * Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)\n * Esophageal Manometry\n * FibroScan\n * Flexible Sigmoidoscopy\n * Hemorrhoidal Banding\n * Infusion Therapy\n * Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)\n * Therapeutic ERCP\n * Upper Endoscopy (EGD)\n * Procedures Prep\n\n * Procedure Prep Overview\n * Colonoscopy\n * Alternative Colonoscopy Preparation\n * Anal Manometry\n * Breath Tests\n * Capsule Endoscopy\n * Endoscopic Ultrasound\n * Flexible Sigmoidoscopy\n * H. 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Learn More Here\n\n# How to Prepare for Upper Endoscopy (EGD) in NJ\n\nAre you preparing to have an upper endoscopy (EGD)? At Digestive Healthcare\nCenter, we always want to make sure that your procedure is convenient,\ncomfortable, and provides accurate results. During an EGD, your doctor will\nexamine your upper digestive system with a small camera on the end of a long,\nflexible tube. Your doctor will use their findings to diagnose and, sometimes,\ntreat conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach, and part of the small\nintestine.\n\nYour doctor may recommend an endoscopy procedure to:\n\n * Examine signs and symptoms. An endoscopy may help your doctor determine what is causing symptoms in the digestive tract, such as nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal bleeding.\n * Diagnose. Your doctor may perform a biopsy to test for diseases and conditions, such as celiac disease, abdominal bloating, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or cancer.\n * Treat. Your doctor can utilize an endoscopy to treat problems in your digestive system, such as widening a narrow esophagus or removing a polyp or foreign object.\n\nAn endoscopy may also be combined with other procedures, such as an\nultrasound. This allows your doctor to take specialized images of your\nesophagus or stomach. An endoscopic ultrasound may also help your doctor take\nimages of hard-to-reach organs, such as your pancreas.\n\nEGD (Upper Endoscopy) Prep\n\nEGD (Upper Endoscopy) Prep (Spanish)\n\nRequest an Appointment\n\nAbout Telemedicine Visits\n\nLearn More about Upper Endoscopy (EGD)\n\n * Before the Procedure\n * The Day Of\n * After the Procedure\n\n### Before Your Upper Endoscopy\n\nPreparing for an EGD is not as difficult or time-consuming as preparing for\nother gastrointestinal procedures, like a colonoscopy. It takes very little\npreparation, but there are some steps you need to take the day before the\nprocedure. This is so the sedation will go smoothly and the doctor has a clean\nand empty intestinal tract to examine. There are certain steps you will need\nto follow the day of your procedure, but considerations should also be taken\nin the days leading up to the procedure, including:\n\n * DO NOT have any solid food or dairy products after midnight the night before your procedure.\n * Stop the following blood thinners, if, and only if, the Prescribing Physician approves for the number of days s/he allows: Plavix, Clopidogrel, Effient, Brillinta, Coumadin, Warfarin, Pradaxa, Xarelto, and Eliquis.\n\n * Please ask your doctor. These medications are usually stopped several days before your procedure.\n * Prior to procedure, breastfeeding mothers must pump enough milk for 24 hours worth of feedings to have for after the procedure. They must also pump and dump for 24 hours after the procedure. Patients of child-bearing age should not empty their bladder until they have given a urine sample upon arrival.\n * Please bring your insurance card, photo ID, and current medication list with you to your procedure.\n\n### The Day of Your EGD Procedure\n\nIn addition to the specific instructions given to you by your doctor to\nprepare for your endoscopy, please follow the guidelines below for any upper\nendoscopy procedure.\n\n#### EGD Prep – Food and Medical Considerations\n\nYou may have clear liquids until 4 HOURS before your procedure. These include:\n\n * Gatorade, Powerade (Sports drinks with electrolytes are recommended to help with hydration)\n * Water, tea, or coffee (NO CREAM OR MILK, sugar is ok)\n * Clear broth or bouillon\n * Jell-O, popsicles, Italian ice (no fruit or cream added)\n * Apple juice, white grape juice, or white cranberry juice, lemonade, ice tea (no juice with pulp)\n * Soda such as Sprite, 7-UP, ginger ale, or any cola\n * Clear hard candy, gum\n\n * Avoid all RED liquids, no alcohol\n\n * Do not consume any fluids with red dye or dairy before your EGD procedure\n\n * Do not consume anything by mouth within the 4 hours prior to your procedure, including water, gum, candy, or mints.\n * You should take your vital medications, including heart, blood pressure, thyroid, and seizure medications as directed up until 4 hours before your start time with a small sip of water. Do not take vitamins/supplements the morning of your procedure. It is okay to continue Anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, and Tylenol.\n * If you are diabetic, hold (do not take) your oral diabetic medication the morning of the endoscopy. Take 1⁄2 of the insulin dose prior to the procedure. Use sugar free drinks for liquids during the prep to avoid increase in blood sugar. Monitor and control your blood sugar closely during your prep to prevent low and high blood sugar. Note: your procedure may need to be cancelled if your blood sugar is over 300mg/dl on arrival.\n\n#### Additional Considerations Before an EGD\n\n * If you are a smoker, it is advised that you do not smoke at least 6 hours before the procedure.\n * If you have asthma, use your inhaler as directed and bring it with you.\n * Please make sure you have arranged ahead of time for a responsible adult (age 18 or over) to drive you home after the procedure.\n * You should wear loose, comfortable clothing, such as a sweatsuit. Leave all jewelry and valuables at home, including belly rings & tongue piercings. Contact lenses should not be worn. You should not wear any clothing with metal, including jeans, zippers, or underwire bras (sports bras only should be worn).\n\n### After Your Upper Endoscopy\n\nDuring your procedure, you will be sedated. This may cause some side effects\nonce you get home, such as bloating and gas, cramping, and a sore throat.\nThese will improve with time, however, if you’re concerned or uncomfortable,\ncall your doctor. Depending on your individual situation, our physician may\ngive you additional instructions for after your procedure.\n\n## Recent Blogs\n\nLearn more about all things digestive health and wellness by checking out our\nrecent gastroenterology blogs.\n\nDecember 4, 2020\n\nCOVID-19 Update\n\nTo all our valued patients at Digestive Healthcare Center and Central Jersey\nAmbulatory Surgical Center Your health and safety are important to us. To help\nprotect patients and staff, we have designated Digestive Healthcare Center and\nCentral Jersey Ambulatory Surgical Center as a Patient and Staff “SAFE ZONE.”\nOur SAFE ZONE is defined by the safety [...]\n\nContinue Reading\n\nOctober 1, 2020\n\nColorectal Cancer Screening: What You Should Know\n\nWhat is Colorectal Cancer? At Digestive Healthcare Center, our team of expert\ngastroenterologists strives to ensure that patients have all the information\nthey need to promote long term digestive health. In the case of certain\ngastroenterological conditions such as colorectal cancer, screening is\nincredibly important. Colorectal cancer starts in the colon (large intestine)\nor rectum. [...]\n\nContinue Reading\n\nAugust 7, 2020\n\nGastroparesis Awareness Month – Learn More from DHC\n\nWhat is Gastroparesis? At Digestive Healthcare Center, we want to ensure that\npatients have information about an array of digestive health conditions, to\npromote positive gastrointestinal health year-round. One such condition is\ngastroparesis, which is a digestive condition that affects the motility of the\nmuscles in your stomach. Normally, after you swallow, the muscles within [...]\n\nContinue Reading\n\n## Learn More About EGD Procedures from Digestive Healthcare Center in New\nJersey\n\nAt Digestive Healthcare Center, we want every patient to feel confident in\ntheir care and informed about all steps being taken for their health. We\nencourage you to ask any questions you have before your procedure, so you feel\nas informed and prepared as possible. If you have any further questions,\nconcerns, or would like to learn more about the Upper GI Endoscopy procedure,\nplease contact us today.\n\nRequest an Appointment\n\nReferring Physicians or General Questions:\n\nPlease Contact Us\n\nContactus@dhccenter.com\n\n#### Our Physicians\n\nCharles A. Accurso, MD, FACG Gary F. Ciambotti, MD Cory Vergilio, MD Alan R.\nGingold, DO Claudia Barghash, MD Mark Greaves, MD Nader N. Youssef, MD, FAAP,\nFACG Gina Theofanidis, APN-C\n\n#### Office Locations\n\n511 Courtyard Drive Bldg. 500, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Leave a Review\n\n319 East Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 Leave a Review\n\n31 Mountain Boulevard, Suite H, Warren, NJ 07059 Leave a Review\n\n© 2021, Digestive Healthcare Center. Powered by Today’s Business. Privacy\nPolicy\n\n## About Telemedicine Visits\n\nWe are proud to offer telemedicine care to patients throughout NJ, allowing\npatients to consult with one of our expert gastroenterologists via a two-way\nvideo call. Setting up and completing a telemedicine visit is extremely\nsimple, and all you need to do to get started is give one of our offices a\ncall or contact us by filling out a form.\n\nRequest an Appointment\n\nCall (908) 218-9222\n\nTelemedicine FAQ\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org:80/healthlibrary/test_procedures/gastroenterology/esophagogastroduodenoscopy_92,P07717", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20171005010304/http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org:80/healthlibrary/test_procedures/gastroenterology/esophagogastroduodenoscopy_92,P07717", "parsed_text": { "title": "Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Upper GI Endoscopy \| Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library\n\n * Find a Doctor\n * Appointments\n * Login to MyChart\n\nSearch\n\nMenu\n\n * About\n\n * About Johns Hopkins Medicine\n * Centers & Departments\n * Patient Safety & Quality\n * Maps & Directions\n * News & Publications\n * Commitment to Community\n * For the Media\n * Careers\n * Contact Us\n * Make a Gift\n * Hopkins Medicine Home\n\n#### I Want To...\n\n * Find a Doctor\n * Request an Appointment\n * Refer a Patient\n * Apply for a Job\n * Make a Gift\n * Get a Second Opinion\n * Pay My Bill\n\n * Health\n\n * Health Home\n * Healthy Aging\n * Healthy Heart\n * Healthy Sleep\n * Healthy Woman\n * Articles and Answers\n * Health Library\n * Health Seminars\n\n#### I Want to...\n\n * Find a Doctor\n * Request an Appointment\n * Pay My Bill\n * MyChart Login\n\n#### Search the Health Library\n\nGet the facts on diseases, conditions, tests and procedures.\n\n * Patient Care\n\n * Patient Care Home\n * Health Information\n * Diseases & Conditions\n * For Health Professionals\n * International Patients\n * Health Seminars\n * MyChart\n * Patient Education\n\n#### I Want To...\n\n * Find a Doctor\n * Request an Appointment\n * Refer a Patient\n * Find Patient Care Locations\n * Attend a Health Seminar\n * Pay My Bill\n * Search Clinical Trials\n\n#### Find a Doctor\n\nFind a doctor at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical\nCenter or Johns Hopkins Community Physicians.\n\n * Español\n * Português\n\n * Research\n\n * Research Home\n * Advancements in Research\n * Research Topics\n * Research Centers\n * Core Facilities\n * About Our Faculty\n * Resources\n * Events Calendar\n\n#### I Want To...\n\n * Search Clinical Trials\n * Search Core Facilities\n * Find Research Faculty\n * View Calendar\n * Make a Gift\n\n#### Find Research Faculty\n\nEnter the last name, specialty or keyword for your search below.\n\n * School of Medicine\n\n * School of Medicine Home\n * Students\n * Faculty\n * Residents & Fellows\n * Health Professionals\n * Alumni & Friends\n * Departments\n * Institute for Nursing\n * Apply For Admissions\n\n#### I Want to...\n\n * Find a Faculty Director\n * Apply for Admission\n * Take CME Courses\n * Apply to Graduate Medical Education\n * Read Hopkins Medicine Magazine\n * Make a Gift\n * Submit a Kudos Announcement\n\n#### Apply for Admission\n\n * M.D. Program\n\n * M.D./P.H.D. 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1,132,291	How To Clean a Wooden Chair	To clean a wooden chair, start by choosing an oil-based or wood-specific cleaner and try to avoid all-purpose cleaning products, which are too harsh. Next, dust the surface lightly with a dry cloth to get rid of large debris. Then, apply the wood cleaner to a lint-free cloth before swiping the wood using long, even strokes. Try to work with the wood grain to avoid splinters! Finally, let the cleaner sit on the surface for 10-20 minutes and wipe away the excess with the lint-free cloth.	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This grime can attach itself to furniture over a long period of time. When you use furniture polish, the oils mix with these air pollutants and dead skin, and the result is a film that slowly covers the wood. This gradual process may not be noticeable at first, as you slowly forget the original color of the wood. On a chair stored in the basement or attic, the finish may be almost black by the time you get around to cleaning it. All that dirt will not only hide the wood and the finish, but also exacerbates cracks and other serious wood damage.", "You can find commercial wood cleaner in most hardware stores or home goods stores. Look for a product designed to remove old wax and dirt. Most of these products include either turpentine or mineral-spirit formulations. Mixtures that offer \"conditioning\" as well as cleaning properties usually contain an oil of some type, which is deposited on the wood as it is cleaned. Avoid these, since your goal is to clean down to the bare finish. Instead, select those designed specifically for wax and grime removal.", "Most mineral-spirit formulations work best in warm temperatures (70 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer), and when they themselves have been warmed up a bit. However, never heat any of these products over an open flame! Instead, place the cleaning bottle inside another container of warm water for 10 minutes.", "Read the manufacturer's directions and follow them closely. Generally, you will be told to dip a soft, clean cloth (cheesecloth is excellent) in the cleaner, and to then wipe it over the surface of the furniture. Usually, the idea is to apply a coat of the cleaner and let it stand for 10 minutes or so to allow the chemicals to do their work. After the old wax or film has softened, you will wipe the wood again with a cloth dampened with more cleaner to remove the residue.", "If the piece is very dirty, you may have to repeat the process several times. Some people like to rub and scrub the surface, but it usually isn't necessary. The mineral spirits will likely do their work if you let them sit for a while. Use an old toothbrush or small cotton swabs to get into corners and carvings.", "You can clean old furniture with a mixture of warm water and dish soap. The detergent-and-water method is not the best, and I really don't recommend it if you have other options. But if you do it with care, it works. The mild detergents are the least likely to harm the wood's finish, while cutting grease and wax effectively. However, this procedure is best used on furniture that has been painted, enameled, or varnished; and will cause lacquer and shellac finishes to turn white as they absorb water.", "Keep in mind that water is an enemy of wood. It can cause swelling, discoloration, and warping when applied to bare wood. It can soften some glues or cause veneers to separate from the base wood. For these reasons, don't soak the detergent-and-water solution generously over the wood. Instead, wipe with a cloth moistened in the mixture, and rub the wood with the cloth. The detergent needs time to soften the grease and wax, so leave the surface moist for awhile and then re-wipe. Finally, go over the piece with a cloth moistened in clear water to remove the detergent. Allow the piece to dry completely before attempting to apply any kind of finish or before sanding.", "Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is a heavy-duty cleaner used by painters to clean mildew and accumulated dirt from exterior walls. It can be used on very dirty furniture, but I would recommend it only on painted, enameled, or varnished pieces; and not on veneers, shellac, or lacquer finishes. TSP is a \"last resort\" cleaner, used when a piece has been sitting in the garage for 10 years and is in really bad shape.", "Because it is a powerful chemical, you must wear rubber gloves and safety goggles when using TSP. You don't want a chemical burn, and no matter how careful you may be, any liquid can splash or splatter.", "Whatever cleaning method you decide to use, allow the furniture to dry for at least 24 hours before doing anything to it, including sanding. You'll only be able to see the full effect of the cleaning when the surface and the wood are totally dry.", "The day after you clean the furniture piece, look at the finish and decide whether or not it needs to be repaired. If possible, you want to save the original finish, so look it over with this in mind. If the majority of the finished surface appears to be in good shape, but there are some damaged areas, consider just making finish repairs instead of stripping and refinishing.", "If you have an incredible piece of furniture that requires no repair at all, simply apply a good furniture wax (preferably a paste type) with a cheesecloth pad, allow it to dry, and then buff it with the buffing pad in your electric drill. Or, you can apply a lemon oil polish.", "This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters.", "I believe my dressers are shellac due to whitish color when tried w/dish soap to wash' also a little sticky, & dark color coming off or dirt on rag (when used a little pressure) they are pretty old & need to know how to just clean w/out having to refinish" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Clean Wood Furniture Like a Professional - Dengarden - Home and Garden\n\n * Decks & Patios\n * Gardening\n * Home Improvement\n * Interior Design\n * Landscaping\n\n * Decks & Patios\n * Gardening\n * Home Improvement\n * Interior Design\n * Landscaping\n\nUpdated date:\n\n Apr 22, 2019\n\n# How to Clean Wood Furniture Like a Professional\n\nAuthor:\n\n toolbear\n\nSmoke can cling to furniture\n\nThe air in your home is full of pollutants, such as smoke from cigarettes,\ncigars, and pipes; grease from the kitchen; and dust. This grime can attach\nitself to furniture over a long period of time. When you use furniture polish,\nthe oils mix with these air pollutants and dead skin, and the result is a film\nthat slowly covers the wood. This gradual process may not be noticeable at\nfirst, as you slowly forget the original color of the wood. On a chair stored\nin the basement or attic, the finish may be almost black by the time you get\naround to cleaning it. All that dirt will not only hide the wood and the\nfinish, but also exacerbates cracks and other serious wood damage.\n\nThere are three basic ways to clean furniture:\n\n * Commercial wood cleaner\n * Dish detergent\n * Trisodium phosphate\n\nThe one you select depends on your priorities, the nature of the dirt, and in\npart the furniture itself.\n\n## Cleaning With Commercial Wood Cleaners\n\nYou can find commercial wood cleaner in most hardware stores or home goods\nstores. Look for a product designed to remove old wax and dirt. Most of these\nproducts include either turpentine or mineral-spirit formulations. Mixtures\nthat offer \"conditioning\" as well as cleaning properties usually contain an\noil of some type, which is deposited on the wood as it is cleaned. Avoid\nthese, since your goal is to clean down to the bare finish. Instead, select\nthose designed specifically for wax and grime removal.\n\nStep 1: Preparing the Product\n\n * Most mineral-spirit formulations work best in warm temperatures (70 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer), and when they themselves have been warmed up a bit. However, never heat any of these products over an open flame! Instead, place the cleaning bottle inside another container of warm water for 10 minutes.\n\nStep 2: Applying the Product\n\n * Read the manufacturer's directions and follow them closely. Generally, you will be told to dip a soft, clean cloth (cheesecloth is excellent) in the cleaner, and to then wipe it over the surface of the furniture. Usually, the idea is to apply a coat of the cleaner and let it stand for 10 minutes or so to allow the chemicals to do their work. After the old wax or film has softened, you will wipe the wood again with a cloth dampened with more cleaner to remove the residue.\n\nStep 3: Repeat\n\n * If the piece is very dirty, you may have to repeat the process several times. Some people like to rub and scrub the surface, but it usually isn't necessary. The mineral spirits will likely do their work if you let them sit for a while. Use an old toothbrush or small cotton swabs to get into corners and carvings.\n\n## Cleaning Wooden Furniture With Dish Detergent and Water\n\nPlastic bottles of dishwashing liquid.\n\nOnderwijsgek via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)\n\nYou can clean old furniture with a mixture of warm water and dish soap. The\ndetergent-and-water method is not the best, and I really don't recommend it if\nyou have other options. But if you do it with care, it works. The mild\ndetergents are the least likely to harm the wood's finish, while cutting\ngrease and wax effectively. However, this procedure is best used on furniture\nthat has been painted, enameled, or varnished; and will cause lacquer and\nshellac finishes to turn white as they absorb water.\n\nKeep in mind that water is an enemy of wood. It can cause swelling,\ndiscoloration, and warping when applied to bare wood. It can soften some glues\nor cause veneers to separate from the base wood. For these reasons, don't soak\nthe detergent-and-water solution generously over the wood. Instead, wipe with\na cloth moistened in the mixture, and rub the wood with the cloth. The\ndetergent needs time to soften the grease and wax, so leave the surface moist\nfor awhile and then re-wipe. Finally, go over the piece with a cloth moistened\nin clear water to remove the detergent. Allow the piece to dry completely\nbefore attempting to apply any kind of finish or before sanding.\n\n## Cleaning Wood With Trisodium Phosphate (TSP)\n\nTrisodium phosphate (TSP) is a heavy-duty cleaner used by painters to clean\nmildew and accumulated dirt from exterior walls. It can be used on very dirty\nfurniture, but I would recommend it only on painted, enameled, or varnished\npieces; and not on veneers, shellac, or lacquer finishes. TSP is a \"last\nresort\" cleaner, used when a piece has been sitting in the garage for 10 years\nand is in really bad shape.\n\nStep 1: Preparing the Mixture\n\n * Make a mixture of two tablespoons of TSP and one quart of warm water.\n\nStep 2: Applying the Mixture\n\n * Because it is a powerful chemical, you must wear rubber gloves and safety goggles when using TSP. You don't want a chemical burn, and no matter how careful you may be, any liquid can splash or splatter.\n\n## Letting the Furniture Dry and Checking the Finish\n\nWhatever cleaning method you decide to use, allow the furniture to dry for at\nleast 24 hours before doing anything to it, including sanding. You'll only be\nable to see the full effect of the cleaning when the surface and the wood are\ntotally dry.\n\nThe day after you clean the furniture piece, look at the finish and decide\nwhether or not it needs to be repaired. If possible, you want to save the\noriginal finish, so look it over with this in mind. If the majority of the\nfinished surface appears to be in good shape, but there are some damaged\nareas, consider just making finish repairs instead of stripping and\nrefinishing.\n\nIf you have an incredible piece of furniture that requires no repair at all,\nsimply apply a good furniture wax (preferably a paste type) with a cheesecloth\npad, allow it to dry, and then buff it with the buffing pad in your electric\ndrill. Or, you can apply a lemon oil polish.\n\nThis article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge.\nContent is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not\nsubstitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial,\nlegal, or technical matters.\n\n## Comments\n\nlinda on March 25, 2014:\n\nI believe my dressers are shellac due to whitish color when tried w/dish soap\nto wash' also a little sticky, & dark color coming off or dirt on rag (when\nused a little pressure) they are pretty old & need to know how to just clean\nw/out having to refinish\n\nBy\n\ntoolbear\n\n# Related Articles\n\nCleaning\n\n## How to Clean Your Home Like a Professional Cleaner\n\n * By Jimmy the jock\n\nApr 18, 2019\n\nCleaning\n\n## How to Clean Different Kinds of Upholstered Furniture\n\n * By EC Mendoza\n\nDec 26, 2020\n\nCleaning\n\n## How to Clean Laminate Wood Flooring\n\n * By MyMastiffPuppies\n\nMay 13, 2019\n\nKitchen\n\n## How to Clean Greasy Lasani Wood, Metal, Crystal, and Laminate Kitchen\nCabinets\n\n * By Melody Collins\n\nApr 19, 2019\n\nCleaning\n\n## How to Deep Clean Your House in 7 Days\n\n * By Sarah Johnson\n\nApr 22, 2019\n\nCleaning\n\n## What Is the Best Way to Clean Laminate Wood Floors?\n\n * By sbconcepts\n\nApr 23, 2019\n\nCleaning\n\n## How to Choose a Steam Mop to Clean Wood Floors\n\n * By Mira Penn\n\nApr 22, 2019\n\nCleaning\n\n## How to Keep Your Tile Floors Sparkling Clean\n\n * By Linda Chechar\n\nJun 13, 2020\n\nCleaning\n\n## How to Clean Your House Like a Pro: From Top to Bottom in 4 Hours\n\n * By Sherry Hewins\n\nJan 11, 2020\n\nCleaning\n\n## How to Clean and Shine a Wooden Coffee Table Naturally\n\n * By mercenaryelf\n\nApr 20, 2019\n\nCleaning\n\n## 13 Things Around Your House You Most Likely Forget to Clean\n\n * By Linda Chechar\n\nNov 15, 2019\n\nHacks & DIY\n\n## How to Get Skunky Smells out of Leather Furniture\n\n * By Nell Rose\n\nFeb 7, 2020\n\nCleaning\n\n## How to Clean Laminated Floors\n\n * By Barbara Badder\n\nApr 21, 2019\n\nHacks & DIY\n\n## DIY: 13 Natural Cleaning Products From Your Pantry\n\n * By Shushanik\n\nApr 19, 2019\n\nBathroom\n\n## How to Clean and Maintain a Stone Bath\n\n * By Thomas Mulrooney\n\nApr 19, 2019\n\n * About Us\n * Editorial Policy\n * Platform Privacy\n * Terms of Use\n\n© 2021\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://cleaning.tips.net/T006887_Clean_Wooden_Chairs.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210518110649/https://cleaning.tips.net/T006887_Clean_Wooden_Chairs.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Clean Wooden Chairs (Tips.Net)", "passages": [ "Turning your dirty, grungy wooden chairs into nice, clean wooden chairs is something that anyone can do. Unfortunately, though, it is not something that people do as often as they should. Without the proper care and maintenance, wood chairs and other kinds of furniture will last only a fraction of the time that they are capable of. Getting clean wooden chairs doesn't really take any special tricks or tactics. However, there are some methods that work just a little better than others and are also just a tad less expensive.", "Furniture polish. The traditional method for cleaning and polishing wooden furniture, simply follow the directions on the back of the furniture polish. This method, which has proven itself over the years, will be the one of the most expensive, but it does work.", "Automotive polish. The same kind of automotive polishing compound that you use on your car will often work just as well on furniture. Simply try some of the automotive polishing compound on an inconspicuous part of the chair and see how it reacts with the finish. If it doesn't react negatively, then buff off the dirt and film that are on the chair or wooden furniture. Wipe off the piece of furniture with a damp cloth and then dry completely. Polish the chair as normal.", "Lemon juice and sunflower oil. A great green or natural way to get clean wooden chairs is to use a mixture of lemon juice and sunflower oil. This natural furniture polish works as easily as the national brands that you may buy at the local grocery store. Simply create a mixture of roughly one part lemon juice to two parts sunflower oil. Apply a small amount onto a clean soft rag, and then buff the chair in a circular motion, working the polish/cleaner into the wood.", "Murphy Oil Soap. Some cleansers, such as Murphy Oil Soap, have been specifically designed to clean off built-on crud and grime on wooden chairs and other pieces of furniture. While these types of products can be expensive, they do work quite well. Simply follow the directions that come on the back of the package, and you will soon have some clean wooden chairs.", "Doris is a jack of all trades, writing on a variety of topics. Her articles have helped enlighten and entertain thousands over the years. Learn more about Doris...", "This recipe for an old-fashioned apple pie is very simple to make, especially with the easy step-by-step instructions in ...", "Are you in charge of a commercial building? Remember that cleaning the floor is important to the image of your company.", "For many people, cleaning spider webs is something of an exercise in controlled terror. After all, since one of the ...", "Tough Tools for Tough Cleaning Jobs O-Cel-O sponges and Scotch Brite scrubbers are truly a fashion-meets-function success story. The highly absorbent and durable sponges in this handy six-pack make quick work of tough cleaning problems in any kitchen, bathroom, or garage. Check out Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponges today!", "Whenever the weather begins to get a little colder, or you are looking for a romantic evening, thoughts naturally begin ...", "Unfortunate water stains can show up on almost any kind of sofa. Learn how to get rid of this annoying stain with a few ...", "Do you have too many items to comfortably fit in your closet? Start organizing this area to help make a place for everything.", "There are currently no comments for this tip. (Be the first to leave your comment—just use the simple form above!)" ] }, "parsed_md": "Clean Wooden Chairs (Tips.Net)\n\n * Tips.Net\n * > Cleaning Tips\n * > Living Areas\n\n# Clean Wooden Chairs\n\nby Doris Donnerman (last updated April 19, 2021)\n\nTurning your dirty, grungy wooden chairs into nice, clean wooden chairs is\nsomething that anyone can do. Unfortunately, though, it is not something that\npeople do as often as they should. Without the proper care and maintenance,\nwood chairs and other kinds of furniture will last only a fraction of the time\nthat they are capable of. Getting clean wooden chairs doesn't really take any\nspecial tricks or tactics. However, there are some methods that work just a\nlittle better than others and are also just a tad less expensive.\n\n * Furniture polish. The traditional method for cleaning and polishing wooden furniture, simply follow the directions on the back of the furniture polish. This method, which has proven itself over the years, will be the one of the most expensive, but it does work.\n * Automotive polish. The same kind of automotive polishing compound that you use on your car will often work just as well on furniture. Simply try some of the automotive polishing compound on an inconspicuous part of the chair and see how it reacts with the finish. If it doesn't react negatively, then buff off the dirt and film that are on the chair or wooden furniture. Wipe off the piece of furniture with a damp cloth and then dry completely. Polish the chair as normal.\n * Lemon juice and sunflower oil. A great green or natural way to get clean wooden chairs is to use a mixture of lemon juice and sunflower oil. This natural furniture polish works as easily as the national brands that you may buy at the local grocery store. Simply create a mixture of roughly one part lemon juice to two parts sunflower oil. Apply a small amount onto a clean soft rag, and then buff the chair in a circular motion, working the polish/cleaner into the wood.\n * Murphy Oil Soap. Some cleansers, such as Murphy Oil Soap, have been specifically designed to clean off built-on crud and grime on wooden chairs and other pieces of furniture. While these types of products can be expensive, they do work quite well. Simply follow the directions that come on the back of the package, and you will soon have some clean wooden chairs.\n\n##### Author Bio\n\nDoris Donnerman\n\nDoris is a jack of all trades, writing on a variety of topics. Her articles\nhave helped enlighten and entertain thousands over the years. Learn more about\nDoris...\n\n##### MORE FROM DORIS\n\nOld-Fashioned Apple Pie\n\nThis recipe for an old-fashioned apple pie is very simple to make, especially\nwith the easy step-by-step instructions in ...\n\nDiscover More\n\nCommercial Floor Cleaning\n\nAre you in charge of a commercial building? Remember that cleaning the floor\nis important to the image of your company.\n\nDiscover More\n\nCleaning Cobwebs from Ceilings\n\nFor many people, cleaning spider webs is something of an exercise in\ncontrolled terror. After all, since one of the ...\n\nDiscover More\n\nTough Tools for Tough Cleaning Jobs O-Cel-O sponges and Scotch Brite scrubbers\nare truly a fashion-meets-function success story. The highly absorbent and\ndurable sponges in this handy six-pack make quick work of tough cleaning\nproblems in any kitchen, bathroom, or garage. Check out Scotch-Brite Heavy\nDuty Scrub Sponges today!\n\n##### More Cleaning Tips\n\nCleaning Stained Hearths\n\nWhenever the weather begins to get a little colder, or you are looking for a\nromantic evening, thoughts naturally begin ...\n\nDiscover More\n\nRemoving Water Stains from a Sofa\n\nUnfortunate water stains can show up on almost any kind of sofa. Learn how to\nget rid of this annoying stain with a few ...\n\nDiscover More\n\nCloset Organization\n\nDo you have too many items to comfortably fit in your closet? 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Read these tips from the experts to make your home's wood surfaces sparkle like new.", "Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.", "Classic wood furniture never goes out of style and is often featured in farmhouse, vintage, and mid-century modern styles as family heirlooms and flea market finds. However, wood furniture can also be frustrating to clean. Over time, it tends to show grime or dirt that can’t be removed with a duster. And sometimes, even if you try to clean wood furniture, shiny streaks are left behind.", "When it comes to wood furniture maintenance, there are a number of terms that get tossed around, such as dusting, cleaning, waxing, and polishing. To keep wood furniture looking its best, you’ll likely have to tackle all four of these cleaning tasks every now and then. While experts have varying opinions on wood furniture care, the technique you use will depend on the finish of the piece. You should always seek out specific care and cleaning guidelines when purchasing new or old furnishings. Keep reading to learn how to clean grime off wood furniture plus care tips to keep decades-old wood furniture pieces looking new.", "To keep wood furniture in its best shape, maintain frequent dusting. Dust can cause airborne deposits that eventually build up in a filmy layer and scratch the surface of wood furniture. Leaving dust on your furniture can also trigger allergies or be harmful to those with asthma. Most dust lives in fabric, so try to regularly vacuum carpets or upholstery as well.", "To properly dust furniture, capture and remove dust as opposed to spreading it around the surface. To avoid scattering the dust into the air, where it’ll float until landing back on furniture surfaces, very lightly dampen a microfiber cloth before wiping down. Remove excess moisture with a dry terry towel.", "When searching for a dusting tool for wood furniture, choose something that dust will cling to, rather than something that will pick it up only to spew it out into the air. Dry, soft cloths and feather dusters will effectively remove dust from wood furniture.", "Classic feather duster: An ostrich-feather duster ($11, Target) removes dust from easily damaged, delicate surfaces. In addition to wood furniture, feather dusters can be used on items such as silk lampshades, mirrors, picture frames, art, and fragile collectibles.", "Treated cloths: Lint-free treated non-scratching cloths ($6, Walmart) pick up and hold dirt. Use them in place of silicon sprays, which are not recommended for fine wood furniture.", "Lamb's-wool duster: These contain lanolin, which attracts dust and makes it cling to the cleaning tool. Lambs-wool dusters ($23, The Home Depot) are also effective for dusting carved or turned areas that cloths can't reach. A long handle makes them ideal for hard-to-reach areas, including high shelves, the top of tall furniture pieces, light fixtures, and ceiling fans.", "Lint-free cloths: Clean cotton T-shirts or reusable diapers are commonly used as dusters. Microfiber cloths ($20 for 3, Bed Bath & Beyond) are another lint-free dusting tool. Dampen them slightly to help trap dust.", "When cleaning wood furnishings, never use all-purpose cleaning sprays, such as the kind used on kitchen tables, unless your furniture has a plastic coating. You'll usually want to avoid cleaning wood with water as well. However, sticky spots may need to be treated with soap and water. To do this, dip a lint-free cloth in mild soap or detergent dissolved in water, wring the cloth nearly dry, and wipe the area. Rinse and immediately dry with a clean, soft cloth.", "Oil polishes, cleaners, and furniture oils protect wood by making the surface more slippery. However, they do not offer a hard protective layer. Most commercial spray and liquid furniture polishes contain silicone oil, which can provide some protection. Keep in mind that products that contain a high percentage of oil will show fingerprints. If you have used wood sprays and polishes in the past or suspect that furniture has been polished with them, be aware that these residues can interfere with refinishing and may need professional attention.", "Avoid polishing wood furniture with pure olive oil, which smears and attracts dust. Instead, try this homemade recipe for cleaning wood.", "Typically during manufacture, varnish, polyurethane, or shellac is applied to wood to protect the surface. Applying wax or polish protects the manufacturer's finish and helps to reduce surface scratches. Wax provides a hard finish and long-lasting protection, doesn't smear, and is more durable than sprays or polishes. Use paste wax or liquid wax made specifically for furniture. Depending on use, paste wax finishes may last as long as two years. Liquid wax is easier to apply but leaves a thinner coating; it may need to be applied more frequently than paste wax.", "Wax needs to be applied to furniture correctly, or it can cause streaks and a cloudy appearance. To properly apply furniture wax ($7, The Home Depot) to restore shine in your wood furnishings, remember to always apply wax in light coats, rubbing into the surface with the grain.", "Put a spoonful of wood furniture wax, about the size of a golf ball, in a square of 100% cotton fabric. Wrap the fabric around the wax ball and knead it until soft.", "Rub the wax-saturated fabric on the surface of the furniture, one small area at a time, until the surface dulls.", "Repeat waxing and wiping until the entire piece of wood furniture is waxed. If you notice a streak, keep wiping to remove excess wax.", "Polish wood furniture with a soft cloth or lamb's-wool pad attached to an electric drill or power buffer. If the wax smears, wipe with a soft cloth and continue buffing.", "To maintain waxed furniture, dust with a lamb's-wool duster. Never use liquid or aerosol furniture polishes because they can dissolve the wax and leave a hazy film.", "If you have an older piece of fine wood furniture or a delicate family heirloom, you’ll likely want to treat it a little more carefully. This three- step cleaning and care routine is the best way to clean old wood furniture over time.", "Clean furniture approximately every year with a commercial cleaning product using #0000 steel wool ($4, Walmart). Work with the grain and follow product directions carefully.", "Restore as needed, especially from sun fading, using a commercial finish restoring product ($9, Walmart). Choose a shade closest to the wood stain you’re working with and apply with #0000 steel wool to a small section at a time. Work with the grain of the wood and use light to moderate pressure. Immediately wipe clean with a lint-free cloth or cheesecloth.", "If you spot a yucky patch of fungi, here’s how to clean mildew and how to clean mold from wood furniture. Begin by using a vacuum with a soft brush attachment to pick up loose spores. Then, wipe the area with a cloth dipped in mild soap or detergent dissolved in water and wrung nearly dry. Rinse and immediately dry with a clean, soft cloth. To protect the finish, apply furniture paste wax using the steps above.", "So you've found that perfect piece at a garage sale—now, how can you bring out its best? As a first step to removing layers of grime from old wood furniture, use an oil soap (Murphy Oil Soap Wood Cleaner, $4, Target) and water. Rinse and dry well. If the finish still seems dirty, clean lightly with #0000 steel wool dipped in a cleaning product. Some products with a milky appearance are formulated to dissolve both solvent-based and oil-based residues. Do not use mixtures containing boiled linseed oil, turpentine, or white vinegars. These can darken the wood and attract dust and lint. Instead, apply clear paste wax.", "Even the highest-quality wood furnishings can be susceptible to odors and kinks. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to care for your wood furniture.", "If a vintage piece has a lingering smell, air it outside on a warm, dry day. Shade from direct sunlight.", "You’ll know it’s time to polish hardware when it begins to tarnish or become cloudy or discolored. If possible, remove hardware from the wood furniture piece and determine what kind of metal it is by testing a magnet against the hardware. If the magnet doesn’t stick, it’s solid brass. If it does, it’s most likely a brass plate with metal underneath. Clean with a metal or brass cleaner ($3, Walmart). Buff using a towel and reattach to furniture when completely dry.", "Scratching is almost inevitable with wood furniture. If the top of your piece is slightly scratched, apply paste wax or use a felt-tip touch-up pen ($6, The Home Depot). To treat deeper scratches that gouge into the wood, use wood filler ($4, Target) or a colored filler wax stick available at hardware and home improvement stores. Match as closely as possible to the color of your piece, applying in several thin layers rather than in one thick layer.", "MeredithBH&G; is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 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Read these tips from the\nexperts to make your home's wood surfaces sparkle like new.\n\nBy Nicole Bradley\n\nUpdated July 06, 2020\n\nEach product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our\neditorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn\ncommission.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nSave Pin FB\n\nTweet Email Send Text Message Print Comment\n\nClassic wood furniture never goes out of style and is often featured in\nfarmhouse, vintage, and mid-century modern styles as family heirlooms and flea\nmarket finds. However, wood furniture can also be frustrating to clean. Over\ntime, it tends to show grime or dirt that can’t be removed with a duster. And\nsometimes, even if you try to clean wood furniture, shiny streaks are left\nbehind.\n\nWhen it comes to wood furniture maintenance, there are a number of terms that\nget tossed around, such as dusting, cleaning, waxing, and polishing. To keep\nwood furniture looking its best, you’ll likely have to tackle all four of\nthese cleaning tasks every now and then. While experts have varying opinions\non wood furniture care, the technique you use will depend on the finish of the\npiece. You should always seek out specific care and cleaning guidelines when\npurchasing new or old furnishings. Keep reading to learn how to clean grime\noff wood furniture plus care tips to keep decades-old wood furniture pieces\nlooking new.\n\nCleaning supplies stored under shelf\n\nCredit: Kritsada Panichgul\n\n## How to Dust Wood Furniture\n\nTo keep wood furniture in its best shape, maintain frequent dusting. Dust can\ncause airborne deposits that eventually build up in a filmy layer and scratch\nthe surface of wood furniture. Leaving dust on your furniture can also trigger\nallergies or be harmful to those with asthma. Most dust lives in fabric, so\ntry to regularly vacuum carpets or upholstery as well.\n\nTo properly dust furniture, capture and remove dust as opposed to spreading it\naround the surface. To avoid scattering the dust into the air, where it’ll\nfloat until landing back on furniture surfaces, very lightly dampen a\nmicrofiber cloth before wiping down. Remove excess moisture with a dry terry\ntowel.\n\n## Best Dusting Tools\n\nWhen searching for a dusting tool for wood furniture, choose something that\ndust will cling to, rather than something that will pick it up only to spew it\nout into the air. Dry, soft cloths and feather dusters will effectively remove\ndust from wood furniture.\n\n * Classic feather duster: An ostrich-feather duster ($11, Target) removes dust from easily damaged, delicate surfaces. In addition to wood furniture, feather dusters can be used on items such as silk lampshades, mirrors, picture frames, art, and fragile collectibles.\n * Treated cloths: Lint-free treated non-scratching cloths ($6, Walmart) pick up and hold dirt. Use them in place of silicon sprays, which are not recommended for fine wood furniture.\n * Lamb's-wool duster: These contain lanolin, which attracts dust and makes it cling to the cleaning tool. Lambs-wool dusters ($23, The Home Depot) are also effective for dusting carved or turned areas that cloths can't reach. A long handle makes them ideal for hard-to-reach areas, including high shelves, the top of tall furniture pieces, light fixtures, and ceiling fans.\n * Lint-free cloths: Clean cotton T-shirts or reusable diapers are commonly used as dusters. Microfiber cloths ($20 for 3, Bed Bath & Beyond) are another lint-free dusting tool. Dampen them slightly to help trap dust.\n\ncleaning wood furniture\n\nCredit: Getty / d3sign\n\n## How to Clean Wood Furniture\n\nWhen cleaning wood furnishings, never use all-purpose cleaning sprays, such as\nthe kind used on kitchen tables, unless your furniture has a plastic coating.\nYou'll usually want to avoid cleaning wood with water as well. However, sticky\nspots may need to be treated with soap and water. To do this, dip a lint-free\ncloth in mild soap or detergent dissolved in water, wring the cloth nearly\ndry, and wipe the area. Rinse and immediately dry with a clean, soft cloth.\n\nOil polishes, cleaners, and furniture oils protect wood by making the surface\nmore slippery. However, they do not offer a hard protective layer. Most\ncommercial spray and liquid furniture polishes contain silicone oil, which can\nprovide some protection. Keep in mind that products that contain a high\npercentage of oil will show fingerprints. If you have used wood sprays and\npolishes in the past or suspect that furniture has been polished with them, be\naware that these residues can interfere with refinishing and may need\nprofessional attention.\n\nAvoid polishing wood furniture with pure olive oil, which smears and attracts\ndust. Instead, try this homemade recipe for cleaning wood.\n\n 1. To revive grimy wood furniture, mix equal parts olive oil, denatured alcohol, gum turpentine, and strained lemon juice.\n 2. Apply with a soft cloth and buff with a clean cloth.\n\n## How to Apply Furniture Paste Wax\n\nTypically during manufacture, varnish, polyurethane, or shellac is applied to\nwood to protect the surface. Applying wax or polish protects the\nmanufacturer's finish and helps to reduce surface scratches. Wax provides a\nhard finish and long-lasting protection, doesn't smear, and is more durable\nthan sprays or polishes. Use paste wax or liquid wax made specifically for\nfurniture. Depending on use, paste wax finishes may last as long as two years.\nLiquid wax is easier to apply but leaves a thinner coating; it may need to be\napplied more frequently than paste wax.\n\nWax needs to be applied to furniture correctly, or it can cause streaks and a\ncloudy appearance. To properly apply furniture wax ($7, The Home Depot) to\nrestore shine in your wood furnishings, remember to always apply wax in light\ncoats, rubbing into the surface with the grain.\n\n 1. Put a spoonful of wood furniture wax, about the size of a golf ball, in a square of 100% cotton fabric. Wrap the fabric around the wax ball and knead it until soft.\n 2. Rub the wax-saturated fabric on the surface of the furniture, one small area at a time, until the surface dulls.\n 3. Wipe off the excess wax with a clean, soft cotton cloth.\n 4. Repeat waxing and wiping until the entire piece of wood furniture is waxed. If you notice a streak, keep wiping to remove excess wax.\n 5. Polish wood furniture with a soft cloth or lamb's-wool pad attached to an electric drill or power buffer. If the wax smears, wipe with a soft cloth and continue buffing.\n 6. For a deep shine, apply a second coat of wax in the same manner.\n\nTo maintain waxed furniture, dust with a lamb's-wool duster. Never use liquid\nor aerosol furniture polishes because they can dissolve the wax and leave a\nhazy film.\n\ndining room chair dresser and art decor\n\nCredit: Laurey Glenn Photography\n\n## How to Clean Old Wood Furniture\n\nIf you have an older piece of fine wood furniture or a delicate family\nheirloom, you’ll likely want to treat it a little more carefully. This three-\nstep cleaning and care routine is the best way to clean old wood furniture\nover time.\n\n 1. Clean furniture approximately every year with a commercial cleaning product using #0000 steel wool ($4, Walmart). Work with the grain and follow product directions carefully.\n 2. Restore as needed, especially from sun fading, using a commercial finish restoring product ($9, Walmart). Choose a shade closest to the wood stain you’re working with and apply with #0000 steel wool to a small section at a time. Work with the grain of the wood and use light to moderate pressure. Immediately wipe clean with a lint-free cloth or cheesecloth.\n 3. Use an orange oil or wax-based conditioner ($9, The Home Depot) monthly to prevent drying and cracking.\n\n## How to Clean Mold Off Wood Furniture\n\nIf you spot a yucky patch of fungi, here’s how to clean mildew and how to\nclean mold from wood furniture. Begin by using a vacuum with a soft brush\nattachment to pick up loose spores. Then, wipe the area with a cloth dipped in\nmild soap or detergent dissolved in water and wrung nearly dry. Rinse and\nimmediately dry with a clean, soft cloth. To protect the finish, apply\nfurniture paste wax using the steps above.\n\n## How to Deep-Clean Wood Furniture\n\nSo you've found that perfect piece at a garage sale—now, how can you bring out\nits best? As a first step to removing layers of grime from old wood furniture,\nuse an oil soap (Murphy Oil Soap Wood Cleaner, $4, Target) and water. Rinse\nand dry well. If the finish still seems dirty, clean lightly with #0000 steel\nwool dipped in a cleaning product. Some products with a milky appearance are\nformulated to dissolve both solvent-based and oil-based residues. Do not use\nmixtures containing boiled linseed oil, turpentine, or white vinegars. These\ncan darken the wood and attract dust and lint. Instead, apply clear paste wax.\n\nbedroom taxidermy\n\nCredit: David Tsay\n\n## Wood Furniture Care Tips\n\nEven the highest-quality wood furnishings can be susceptible to odors and\nkinks. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to care for your wood furniture.\n\n * If a vintage piece has a lingering smell, air it outside on a warm, dry day. Shade from direct sunlight.\n * Pour talcum powder or baking soda over the surface to absorb odors.\n * Place a shallow pan of charcoal briquettes inside drawers.\n * For drawers that stick, rub the upper edge with a white candle.\n\n## How to Polish Hardware\n\nYou’ll know it’s time to polish hardware when it begins to tarnish or become\ncloudy or discolored. If possible, remove hardware from the wood furniture\npiece and determine what kind of metal it is by testing a magnet against the\nhardware. If the magnet doesn’t stick, it’s solid brass. If it does, it’s most\nlikely a brass plate with metal underneath. Clean with a metal or brass\ncleaner ($3, Walmart). Buff using a towel and reattach to furniture when\ncompletely dry.\n\n## How to Repair Surface Scratches on Wood Furniture\n\nScratching is almost inevitable with wood furniture. If the top of your piece\nis slightly scratched, apply paste wax or use a felt-tip touch-up pen ($6, The\nHome Depot). To treat deeper scratches that gouge into the wood, use wood\nfiller ($4, Target) or a colored filler wax stick available at hardware and\nhome improvement stores. 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Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community or ask a new question.", "Cleaning person used some kind of cleaner that left greasy streaks on new coffee table. Any suggestions on how I remedy this?", "You can use equal parts of white vinegar and hot water. Use a little on a soft clothe. Finish off by using a dry soft clothe to finish drying residue. You can also use dish detergent and water , with the same steps.", "Dish detergent offers the gentlest way to clean steaks like this from a coffee table. You will need to mix equal parts of your dish detergent with warm water in a bowl. Now mix this up so that it suds up. Now apply only the suds to the table. You don't want to apply water to your brand new coffee table no matter what. Water can damage your wood and warp your table. The suds alone will clean the greasy streaks off the table. Apply the suds with a nice clean cloth and rub them around. Make sure not to get too much water on the tabletop. Now keep rubbing until it is clean and dry.", "Take a slightly damp microfiber rag and squeeze a dab of white, pasty toothpaste on it. Rub gently on the surface where the streaks are. When done, wipe off any toothpaste with a dry microfiber rag and buff lightly.", "I would suggest looking for the brand name of the table and contacting the company for advice on how to clean this table as there are so many different types of finish on tables and some 'cleaners' could damage the surface. Or; contact the store where purchased (even if it has been several months ago) and ask same question or try and get contact information on company that made the table.", "I do not believe I would try anything more than 2 or 3 drops of regular strength blue Dawn dish soap (careful if it's concentrated kind) mixed in a quart of water (cleans grease off the baby ducks - right?). Use a clean soft cloth, ring out well and wipe across table - finish wiping table quickly and immediately dry/polish with a soft dry cloth. I have used a slightly damp microfiber cloth on some furniture and dried as above - this did well but may not be the same finish as your table.", "I would say to be sure you do not let anything you try on the surface stay very long or you may have more (different kinds) spots.", "I recently bought a wood dresser which has a sort of rough finish. Whenever I pass over it with a paper towel or a micro fiber rag it tends to grab and pull the material I am wiping with (I'm using Pledge on the rags).", "There is now paper towel caught in-between the grooves. Can someone recommend a type of material I should buy which won't get caught in the grooves of the wood?", "There is nothing wrong with rough surfaces, except that they can be difficult to clean at times. However, the rustic look is very in right now! This includes some things having a rougher finish.", "As stated below, you could use a sponge to clean the rough surfaces. An old t-shirt may also work well, as the material isn't as easily caught and torn. You can even cut an old t-shirt into multiple \"t-shirt rags\", just be careful not to let the edges snag on the furniture while cleaning.", "You could use an old toothbrush to get in the cracks, they are good to really scrub when you need to.", "Refinishing the furniture would eliminate the problem, but would take away the look that you seem to really like. If you can use one of the methods above to clean the furniture well and it isn't too much of a hassle for you, then no need to refinish it.", "We have some chairs with wooden arms and these have become dirty from use (dirty hands?). Does anyone know how to clean this black off the arms without removing all of the varnish and stain stain?", "Please be careful using any type of oil in a homemade recipe. I made up a recipe using oil (besides other stuff) and it too me weeks and weeks to get the gunk off my furniture! oil seems to attract more dirt than it removes.", "If it was my chair, I would just use a regular cleaner like Mr. Clean. A cleaner such as that will not damage the varnish with occasional use. I take it you are simply trying to remove grubby fingerprints and skin oils and such that has built up over time. Don't be putting any sort of oil on it, that will just add to the gunky buildup.", "I have a fifty year old dark pine dining room set that needs a good cleaning to make it shine again. What can I use?", "I just purchased a used cherry table with a matte finish. Down the center of the table there is a high-gloss sheen. I think it may be from the previous owner using a high gloss spray oil and then realizing they should not have. Any clue what I can use to safely remove the high gloss oil from the table, without hurting the original matte finish?", "The image is dark, but you can see the high gloss down the center. Ignore the fan, still looking for the right chandelier :)", "I am trying to clean a filthy curio cabinet. It is just the wood. What can I use that I have around the house to clean the wood?", "I just bought a used large desk (very shiny, nice cherry veneer) which has what looks like many oily fingerprints. I tried to use just a soft, dry rag but it didn't help a lot. I was afraid of using a wet rag or any chemicals to avoid causing damage. Any tried and safe method to clean the cherry veneer furniture without harming it? Thanks.", "I would like to give my dining room furniture a good cleaning, what is the best cleaning method and product?", "Use Lemon Oil once a month to protect and condition wood furniture. Lemon Oil keeps your furniture from drying out and cracking.", "What is the very best furniture polish? I don't care about the price. I just bought a new real wood table and chairs and I want to use the very best. On hand, I have Pledge and Old English oil. The pamphlet that came with table said not to mix different brands/types or the wood may appear cloudy.", "My dining room chairs seem to have caked on dirt, and I do not know how to clean them. It is probably there from people's hands. I had them cleaned once, but the dirt seemed to come back.", "I have redone house (wood work included) it does get build up. The dresser I have in my bedroom is way over 100yrs old, maybe I can help. If it's just build up from every day living like you said I would try plain vinegar (if you want to put lemon you can) maybe the citrus would help out, some don't like vinegar smell if its strong.The strength depends on how built up they are? So first go with 1/2 vinegar 1/2 water; if you add lemon just squirt the juice 2-4 times or 1 whole lemon. That is for quart size spay bottle. If that doesn't easily remove it add more vinegar. After you get them clean,you can make your own Murphy's type oil with either baby oil or mineral oil.If you are wanting to use a more soapy cleaner like Murphy's soap you add a squirt of dish soap to the oil. I hope this works for you. The only other thing I could suggest without seeing them is take straight half lemon with salt rubbing in a circular motion (how I clean my cutting boards or really dirty wood). Without a picture one of these will work.", "goop, or any \"waterless hand cleaner\". Not the one with \"grit.\" Use a paint brush and brush it on the top rail, let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes, and then wipe it off with paper towels. When nothing more comes off on the paper towel, wipe it with cheesecloth or some fabric that will absorb any leftover moisture and gunk. Then buff if you feel like it.", "Needs be, do it again. Does not affect the wood unless you leave it on too long so that it dries. Not caustic. Might want to cover the seat because it will drip. If you're cleaning a table, do a section at a time so it doesn't dry. Can also be used on \"desk\" leather. Amazing stuff.", "I would like to clean up the dust which accumulated over the years in the cracks of my big wooden table. I was thinking of using a Q-tip and a small hand vacuum, but I am wondering if there is any other way to do this?", "I use felt pads on lamps to keep lamp movement from scratching. I notice though that when I change objects or lamps there are sometimes circular rings from the tabs. They will not wax or buff out. How do you remove them?" ] }, "parsed_md": "Cleaning Wood Furniture \| ThriftyFun\n\nMenu Ask a Question Share a Post Account Search\n\nsocial\n\n# Cleaning Wood Furniture\n\n0\n\nShare\n\nFlag\n\nSave\n\nFollow\n\nPrint\n\nEmail\n\n### Tip: Caring for Furniture\n\nBy Mpr3ssive [1 Post, 1 Comment]\n\nOctober 28, 2010\n\nClean all surfaces using only a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth. Use a mild\nsoap as required.\n\nAvoid using wax or harsh detergent. They may damage the finish.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nIn order to prevent fading, do not expose any furniture to extreme sources of\nheat or direct sunlight.\n\nNever place pots on surfaces or electrical appliances.\n\nRefrain from writing without a desk pad.\n\nAvoid contact with rubber protectors or plastic place mats on items such as\nlamps, radios, computers, or telephones.\n\nKeep even humidity conditions in your home to prevent splitting.\n\nRemove spills or liquid from furniture right away.\n\nBy Mpr3ssive from New York, NY\n\nComment Was this helpful? 2\n\nRead More Comments\n\n## 20 More Solutions\n\nShare on ThriftyFunThis page contains the following solutions. Have something\nto add? Please share your solution!\n\n### Tip: Orange Oil For Cleaning Furniture\n\nSeptember 22, 2006\n\nI have a cleaning service and if I am dusting particularly dusty furniture, I\nlike to spray orange oil on my rag, run hot water over it and wring it out.\n\nComment Was this helpful? 2\n\nRead More...\n\n### Tip: Polishing Carved Furniture\n\nOctober 30, 2004\n\nDip an old soft toothbrush into furniture polish and brush lightly. Then buff\nwith a clean cloth. By Peggy\n\nComment Was this helpful? 1\n\n### Tip: Cleaning Chair and Staircase Spindles\n\nJuly 18, 2005\n\nThe best way I've found to clean chair and table leg or staircase spindles is\nto use wet dental floss. It gets into all the grooves and you can get to the\ndust quicker and more efficiently than by using just a cloth.\n\nComment Was this helpful? Yes\n\nRead More...\n\n## Questions\n\nAsk a QuestionHere are the questions asked by community members. Read on to\nsee the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community or ask a new question.\n\n### Question: Greasy Streaks on Wood Coffee Table\n\nBy myoungberg07 [1 Post]\n\nAugust 8, 2020\n\nCleaning person used some kind of cleaner that left greasy streaks on new\ncoffee table. Any suggestions on how I remedy this?\n\n#### Answers\n\nBy Ana [137 Posts, 2,797 Comments]\n\nAugust 8, 20200 found this helpful\n\nBest Answer\n\nYou can use equal parts of white vinegar and hot water. Use a little on a soft\nclothe. Finish off by using a dry soft clothe to finish drying residue. You\ncan also use dish detergent and water , with the same steps.\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nBy poehere [105 Posts, 5,955 Comments]\n\nAugust 8, 20200 found this helpful\n\nBest Answer\n\nDish detergent offers the gentlest way to clean steaks like this from a coffee\ntable. You will need to mix equal parts of your dish detergent with warm water\nin a bowl. Now mix this up so that it suds up. Now apply only the suds to the\ntable. You don't want to apply water to your brand new coffee table no matter\nwhat. Water can damage your wood and warp your table. The suds alone will\nclean the greasy streaks off the table. Apply the suds with a nice clean cloth\nand rub them around. Make sure not to get too much water on the tabletop. Now\nkeep rubbing until it is clean and dry.\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nBy cindyscintoheart [1 Post, 1 Comment]\n\nAugust 11, 20200 found this helpful\n\nBest Answer\n\nTake a slightly damp microfiber rag and squeeze a dab of white, pasty\ntoothpaste on it. Rub gently on the surface where the streaks are. When done,\nwipe off any toothpaste with a dry microfiber rag and buff lightly.\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nBy cybergrannie [32 Posts, 8,274 Comments]\n\nAugust 12, 20200 found this helpful\n\nBest Answer\n\nI would suggest looking for the brand name of the table and contacting the\ncompany for advice on how to clean this table as there are so many different\ntypes of finish on tables and some 'cleaners' could damage the surface. Or;\ncontact the store where purchased (even if it has been several months ago) and\nask same question or try and get contact information on company that made the\ntable.\n\nI do not believe I would try anything more than 2 or 3 drops of regular\nstrength blue Dawn dish soap (careful if it's concentrated kind) mixed in a\nquart of water (cleans grease off the baby ducks - right?). Use a clean soft\ncloth, ring out well and wipe across table - finish wiping table quickly and\nimmediately dry/polish with a soft dry cloth. I have used a slightly damp\nmicrofiber cloth on some furniture and dried as above - this did well but may\nnot be the same finish as your table.\n\nI would say to be sure you do not let anything you try on the surface stay\nvery long or you may have more (different kinds) spots.\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nAnswer this Question\n\n### Question: Cleaning a Wood Dresser with a Rough Finish?\n\nBy tednehme [1 Post, 1 Comment]\n\nOctober 8, 2017\n\nI recently bought a wood dresser which has a sort of rough finish. Whenever I\npass over it with a paper towel or a micro fiber rag it tends to grab and pull\nthe material I am wiping with (I'm using Pledge on the rags).\n\nThere is now paper towel caught in-between the grooves. Can someone recommend\na type of material I should buy which won't get caught in the grooves of the\nwood?\n\n#### Answers\n\nBy RMC1226 [6 Comments]\n\nOctober 10, 20171 found this helpful\n\nBest Answer\n\nThere is nothing wrong with rough surfaces, except that they can be difficult\nto clean at times. However, the rustic look is very in right now! This\nincludes some things having a rougher finish.\n\n * As stated below, you could use a sponge to clean the rough surfaces. An old t-shirt may also work well, as the material isn't as easily caught and torn. You can even cut an old t-shirt into multiple \"t-shirt rags\", just be careful not to let the edges snag on the furniture while cleaning.\n * You could use an old toothbrush to get in the cracks, they are good to really scrub when you need to.\n * Refinishing the furniture would eliminate the problem, but would take away the look that you seem to really like. If you can use one of the methods above to clean the furniture well and it isn't too much of a hassle for you, then no need to refinish it.\n\nEnjoy your new dresser!\n\nReply Was this helpful? 1\n\nAnswer this Question\n\n### Question: Cleaning Wood Furniture?\n\nBy cybergrannie [32 Posts, 8,186 Comments]\n\nSeptember 2, 2010\n\nWe have some chairs with wooden arms and these have become dirty from use\n(dirty hands?). Does anyone know how to clean this black off the arms without\nremoving all of the varnish and stain stain?\n\nBy cybergrannie from Ocala, FL\n\n#### Answers\n\nBy cettina [78 Posts, 393 Comments]\n\nSeptember 4, 20100 found this helpful\n\nPlease be careful using any type of oil in a homemade recipe. I made up a\nrecipe using oil (besides other stuff) and it too me weeks and weeks to get\nthe gunk off my furniture! oil seems to attract more dirt than it removes.\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nBy Louise B. [6 Posts, 2,614 Comments]\n\nSeptember 5, 20100 found this helpful\n\nIf it was my chair, I would just use a regular cleaner like Mr. Clean. A\ncleaner such as that will not damage the varnish with occasional use. I take\nit you are simply trying to remove grubby fingerprints and skin oils and such\nthat has built up over time. Don't be putting any sort of oil on it, that will\njust add to the gunky buildup.\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nRead More Answers\n\n### Question: Best Cleaner for Vintage Pine Table and Chairs?\n\nBy joan [16 Posts, 13 Comments]\n\nJuly 29, 2019\n\nI have a fifty year old dark pine dining room set that needs a good cleaning\nto make it shine again. What can I use?\n\nRead More Answers\n\n### Question: Removing Glossy Furniture Oil from Table?\n\nBy mmh816 [1 Post]\n\nOctober 20, 2015\n\nI just purchased a used cherry table with a matte finish. Down the center of\nthe table there is a high-gloss sheen. I think it may be from the previous\nowner using a high gloss spray oil and then realizing they should not have.\nAny clue what I can use to safely remove the high gloss oil from the table,\nwithout hurting the original matte finish?\n\nThe image is dark, but you can see the high gloss down the center. Ignore the\nfan, still looking for the right chandelier :)\n\nRead More Answers\n\n### Question: Cleaning Wood Furniture?\n\nBy Kim Hunter [1 Post, 1 Comment]\n\nApril 5, 2015\n\nI am trying to clean a filthy curio cabinet. It is just the wood. What can I\nuse that I have around the house to clean the wood?\n\nBy Kim Hunter\n\nRead More Answers\n\n### Question: Cleaning Fingerprints Off Glossy Furniture?\n\nOctober 28, 2014\n\nI just bought a used large desk (very shiny, nice cherry veneer) which has\nwhat looks like many oily fingerprints. I tried to use just a soft, dry rag\nbut it didn't help a lot. I was afraid of using a wet rag or any chemicals to\navoid causing damage. Any tried and safe method to clean the cherry veneer\nfurniture without harming it? Thanks.\n\nBy Sue F. from Portland, OR\n\nRead More Answers\n\n### Question: Easiest and Best Wood Furniture Cleaning Product?\n\nBy joan [16 Posts, 13 Comments]\n\nJune 20, 2014\n\nI would like to give my dining room furniture a good cleaning, what is the\nbest cleaning method and product?\n\nBy Joan\n\n#### Answers\n\nBy mom-from-missouri [255 Posts, 2,424 Comments]\n\nJune 20, 20140 found this helpful\n\nDepends. Is it wood? Are you also talking upholstery chairs as well?\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nBy Spacecase [16 Posts, 95 Comments]\n\nJanuary 22, 20150 found this helpful\n\nUse Lemon Oil once a month to protect and condition wood furniture. Lemon Oil\nkeeps your furniture from drying out and cracking.\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nAnswer this Question\n\n### Question: Polishing Wood Furniture?\n\nBy judy [15 Posts, 25 Comments]\n\nApril 28, 2012\n\nWhat is the very best furniture polish? I don't care about the price. I just\nbought a new real wood table and chairs and I want to use the very best. On\nhand, I have Pledge and Old English oil. The pamphlet that came with table\nsaid not to mix different brands/types or the wood may appear cloudy.\n\nBy judy from Riverside, CA\n\n#### Answers\n\nBy Alyie [29 Comments]\n\nApril 28, 20120 found this helpful\n\nI personally like using Orange Glo for my wood furniture.\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nBy Miss Samantha [2 Comments]\n\nApril 28, 20120 found this helpful\n\nFiddes. It is from the UK and available on eBay.\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nAnswer this Question\n\n### Question: Cleaning Wood Dining Chairs?\n\nBy Barbara [6 Posts, 1 Comment]\n\nNovember 2, 2011\n\nMy dining room chairs seem to have caked on dirt, and I do not know how to\nclean them. It is probably there from people's hands. I had them cleaned once,\nbut the dirt seemed to come back.\n\nBy Barbara W.\n\n#### Answers\n\nBy Luana M. [82 Posts, 149 Comments]\n\nNovember 2, 20111 found this helpful\n\nI have redone house (wood work included) it does get build up. The dresser I\nhave in my bedroom is way over 100yrs old, maybe I can help. If it's just\nbuild up from every day living like you said I would try plain vinegar (if you\nwant to put lemon you can) maybe the citrus would help out, some don't like\nvinegar smell if its strong.The strength depends on how built up they are? So\nfirst go with 1/2 vinegar 1/2 water; if you add lemon just squirt the juice\n2-4 times or 1 whole lemon. That is for quart size spay bottle. If that\ndoesn't easily remove it add more vinegar. After you get them clean,you can\nmake your own Murphy's type oil with either baby oil or mineral oil.If you are\nwanting to use a more soapy cleaner like Murphy's soap you add a squirt of\ndish soap to the oil. I hope this works for you. The only other thing I could\nsuggest without seeing them is take straight half lemon with salt rubbing in a\ncircular motion (how I clean my cutting boards or really dirty wood). Without\na picture one of these will work.\n\nReply Was this helpful? 1\n\nBy prematurely gray [2 Posts, 11 Comments]\n\nNovember 3, 20110 found this helpful\n\ngoop, or any \"waterless hand cleaner\". Not the one with \"grit.\" Use a paint\nbrush and brush it on the top rail, let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes, and then\nwipe it off with paper towels. When nothing more comes off on the paper towel,\nwipe it with cheesecloth or some fabric that will absorb any leftover moisture\nand gunk. Then buff if you feel like it.\n\nNeeds be, do it again. Does not affect the wood unless you leave it on too\nlong so that it dries. Not caustic. Might want to cover the seat because it\nwill drip. If you're cleaning a table, do a section at a time so it doesn't\ndry. Can also be used on \"desk\" leather. Amazing stuff.\n\nReply Was this helpful? Yes\n\nAnswer this Question\n\n### Question: Cleaning Dust in Cracks of Wooden Table?\n\nBy H Desilets [1 Post]\n\nSeptember 3, 2015\n\nI would like to clean up the dust which accumulated over the years in the\ncracks of my big wooden table. I was thinking of using a Q-tip and a small\nhand vacuum, but I am wondering if there is any other way to do this?\n\nThank you.\n\nRead More Answers\n\n### Question: Felt Pads Left Marks on Furniture Finish?\n\nAugust 28, 2014\n\nI use felt pads on lamps to keep lamp movement from scratching. I notice\nthough that when I change objects or lamps there are sometimes circular rings\nfrom the tabs. They will not wax or buff out. 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Every now and again, though, whether due to an accident or normal wear and tear, you’ll need to know how to clean wood furniture to renew its appearance and ensure its longevity. When that inevitable day comes, follow these steps to restore a wood finish to impeccable condition without inadvertently causing damage.", "We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.", "If you are certain of your wood furniture finish—paint, stain, or some other treatment—then use a cleaning method appropriate for that specific wood finish. Otherwise, it’s best to clean the furniture in stages, starting with a mild cleanser that poses no risk to the integrity of the finish, then graduating to a stronger solution only if the gentler one fails. Proceeding in this way means that you can safely clean wood furniture without knowing precisely what you’re dealing with.", "Next, wipe the cotton ball on an inconspicuous part of the furniture, such as the inside of a chair leg.", "If the detergent mars the finish in your test area, then continue without the dish soap. If the test area shows no evidence of damage, it’s safe to proceed. Mix water and dish soap in a bucket and use this solution to sponge down the entire piece of furniture. Do not soak the wood; this is a common mistake. Instead, brush the sponge lightly over the surface and don’t let the liquid linger for long. Dry thoroughly.", "If you want to see if you can get your furniture a little cleaner, the next thing to try is mineral spirits. One-quart containers typically sell for $10 or $15 (view on Amazon). Be sure to follow the printed instructions for safe use. For one thing, working in a well-ventilated area is a must.", "Though mineral spirits should be harmless to wood finishes, you should still test the treatment on an inconspicuous part of the furniture to make absolutely sure. If you see no discoloration, proceed to wipe the furniture down with a the a clean cloth soaked in (but not dripping with) mineral spirits. Finish by wiping away any residual cleaner with a water-moistened cloth, inspecting the wood for blemishes as you go.", "If the finish reacted negatively when you tested the mineral spirits on your furniture, don’t push your luck—move on. You’ll likely need to refinish the piece to truly restore it.", "Note: To determine the type of finish that is on your furniture currently, dab some denatured alcohol onto a cotton swab and test it in a small, inconspicuous area. If the finish dissolves, that means it’s probably shellac. If the finish stands up to the alcohol, it’s probably oil, lacquer, varnish, or polyurethane.", "If on the other hand you are satisfied with the results of your cleaning efforts (or you don’t want to refinish), you may wish to protect your furniture from future damage. To do so, reach for a furniture wax product, such as Howard Feed-N-Wax (view on Amazon) or Daddy Van’s (view on Amazon). Apply the wax liberally with a cheesecloth, always being sure to rub in the direction of the wood grain. Afterward, buff with a clean cloth.", "Note: Always dust wood furniture with soft, lint-free cloths. Avoid feather dusters, because they aren’t as effective and sometimes have sharp quills that may scratch the wood surface.", "Disclosure: BobVila.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for publishers to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Clean Wood Furniture - Bob Vila\n\nExpert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home\nremodeling, home repair, and DIY. Tried, True, Trustworthy Home Advice\n\nAbout Bob\n\nNewsletters\n\n * How-To Center\n * Get Ideas\n * Find Info\n * Discuss It\n * Watch TV\n * Win Laser Tools from Kapro!\n\n * Interior Design\n\n# How To: Clean Wood Furniture\n\n## Over time, wood furniture accumulates grime that can't be removed with\nregular dusting. When this happens, some serious cleaning is in order. Try\nthese methods for spiffing up your wood furniture safely and effectively.\n\nBy Bob Vila\n\nPhoto: shutterstock.com\n\nHomeowners have long relished the beauty, versatility, and toughness of wood\nfurniture—and above all, they’ve appreciated its low maintenance. Like the\nideal houseplant for brown thumbs, wood furniture survives on its own,\nrequiring little intervention. Every now and again, though, whether due to an\naccident or normal wear and tear, you’ll need to know how to clean wood\nfurniture to renew its appearance and ensure its longevity. When that\ninevitable day comes, follow these steps to restore a wood finish to\nimpeccable condition without inadvertently causing damage.\n\nTools & Materials\n\n * Cotton balls\n * Dishwashing detergent\n * Sponge\n * Bucket\n * Cotton rags\n * Mineral spirits\n * See full list «\n * Cheesecloth\n * Wood wax\n * Denatured alcohol\n\nWe are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an\naffiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees\nby linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.\n\nIf you are certain of your wood furniture finish—paint, stain, or some other\ntreatment—then use a cleaning method appropriate for that specific wood\nfinish. Otherwise, it’s best to clean the furniture in stages, starting with a\nmild cleanser that poses no risk to the integrity of the finish, then\ngraduating to a stronger solution only if the gentler one fails. Proceeding in\nthis way means that you can safely clean wood furniture without knowing\nprecisely what you’re dealing with.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nPhoto: shutterstock.com\n\n## STEP 1: Dish soap\n\nStart out with perhaps the humblest of household cleaners: liquid dish soap.\n\n * Add a drop of liquid dish soap to a water-moistened cotton ball.\n * Next, wipe the cotton ball on an inconspicuous part of the furniture, such as the inside of a chair leg.\n\nIf the detergent mars the finish in your test area, then continue without the\ndish soap. If the test area shows no evidence of damage, it’s safe to proceed.\nMix water and dish soap in a bucket and use this solution to sponge down the\nentire piece of furniture. Do not soak the wood; this is a common mistake.\nInstead, brush the sponge lightly over the surface and don’t let the liquid\nlinger for long. Dry thoroughly.\n\n## STEP 2: Mineral spirits\n\nIf you want to see if you can get your furniture a little cleaner, the next\nthing to try is mineral spirits. One-quart containers typically sell for $10\nor $15 (view on Amazon). Be sure to follow the printed instructions for safe\nuse. For one thing, working in a well-ventilated area is a must.\n\nThough mineral spirits should be harmless to wood finishes, you should still\ntest the treatment on an inconspicuous part of the furniture to make\nabsolutely sure. If you see no discoloration, proceed to wipe the furniture\ndown with a the a clean cloth soaked in (but not dripping with) mineral\nspirits. Finish by wiping away any residual cleaner with a water-moistened\ncloth, inspecting the wood for blemishes as you go.\n\nIn many cases, mineral spirits can remove years of grime.\n\n## STEP 3: Consider refinishing\n\nIf the finish reacted negatively when you tested the mineral spirits on your\nfurniture, don’t push your luck—move on. You’ll likely need to refinish the\npiece to truly restore it.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nNote: To determine the type of finish that is on your furniture currently, dab\nsome denatured alcohol onto a cotton swab and test it in a small,\ninconspicuous area. If the finish dissolves, that means it’s probably shellac.\nIf the finish stands up to the alcohol, it’s probably oil, lacquer, varnish,\nor polyurethane.\n\n## STEP 4: Prevent future damage\n\nIf on the other hand you are satisfied with the results of your cleaning\nefforts (or you don’t want to refinish), you may wish to protect your\nfurniture from future damage. To do so, reach for a furniture wax product,\nsuch as Howard Feed-N-Wax (view on Amazon) or Daddy Van’s (view on Amazon).\nApply the wax liberally with a cheesecloth, always being sure to rub in the\ndirection of the wood grain. Afterward, buff with a clean cloth.\n\nNote: Always dust wood furniture with soft, lint-free cloths. Avoid feather\ndusters, because they aren’t as effective and sometimes have sharp quills that\nmay scratch the wood surface.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nDisclosure: BobVila.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates\nProgram, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for\npublishers to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.\n\nTAGS:\n\nFURNITURE\n\nHOW TO\n\nCLEANING\n\nMAINTENANCE\n\nMore From Bob Vila\n\n15 Eco-Friendly Home Redo and Décor Products\n\nHow To: Clean Leather Furniture\n\nAdvertisement\n\n15 Easy Designs for a DIY Desk\n\n20 Incredible Ideas for a DIY Storage Bench\n\n10 As-Seen-on-TV Products That You Should Actually Buy\n\nSofa, So Good: 10 Creative Ways to Revive a Tired Old Couch\n\n10 Things You Had No Idea Home Insurance Actually Covers\n\n * Best Mop\n * Best Carpet Cleaner\n * How to Clean Battery Corrosion\n * Best Adhesive Remover\n * Best HEPA Vacuum\n * Bleach and Vinegar\n * Homemade Window Cleaner\n * Best Steam Mop\n\n * About Bob\n * Newsletters\n * Contact\n * Advertising\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Use\n * Do Not Sell My Personal Info\n\nCopyright © 2021 Acton Media Inc. All rights reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.thefurnitureconnoisseur.com/how-to-clean-wood-furniture/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201201144054/http://www.thefurnitureconnoisseur.com/how-to-clean-wood-furniture/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Clean Wood Furniture (both old and new) - Furniture Wax & Polish", "passages": [ "While most professionals have differing opinions regarding how to care for wood furniture, it is for the most part reliant upon the finish of the furniture piece. Here are numerous useful tips from the guide, Making a Home.", "Try to dust your furniture occasionally. Incessant dusting gets rid of airborne residues that accumulate in a dingy layer and can expose the underneath.", "Dry, clean, soft fabrics or plume dusters will successfully rid your furniture of dust; in any case, to prevent the dust from dissipating into the air, where it hangs before settling back on the surface of your furniture, use a moist fabric.", "Standard quill duster: An ostrich-plume duster gets rid of dust from easy-to-damage, sensitive surfaces, for example, mirrors, art, silk lampshades, picture frames, and delicate collectibles.", "Treated fabrics: For dusting, soft, cotton fabrics attracts filth. they are more effective than silicon showers, which are not ideal for fine wood furniture.", "Lamb’s-wool duster: they have lanolin, which picks up dust and makes it stick to the cleaning instrument. They’re likewise viable for dusting grooves or turned angles where fabrics can’t get into. A lengthy grip makes them perfect for difficult-to-reach regions, counting ceiling fans and light fittings.", "Terry towels: Use a dry, clean terry towel to wipe off any dampness left behind from dusting with a moist fabric.", "On no account should you use universal cleaning sprays except if your furniture has a plastic covering, for example, the kind placed on kitchen tables and kids’ furniture.", "You’ll more often than not have to abstain from using water to clean wood. Be that as it may, sticky spots might require cleaning with water and cleanser. Here’s how to do it:", "Oil polishes, furniture oils and cleaners ensure wood is protected by making the surface more slippery; they don’t give a hard protective coat.", "Items having high oil content cause the surface to smear, exposing fingerprints. Abstain from cleaning with unadulterated olive oil, which smears and holds dust.", "Most liquid and commercial spray for furniture polish is made with silicone oil, which provides protection. In case you have utilized polishes or sprays before or believe that furniture has been cleaned using them, know that deposits can meddle with refinishing and might require expert care.", "Hand crafted formula for cleaning wood: Some specialists suggest restoring soiled wood furniture with a blend of equally measured strained lemon juice, denatured liquor, olive oil, and gum turpentine. use a soft fabric to apply and buff with a clean material also.", "Normally during production, polyurethane, varnish, or shellac is layered on wood to protect its surface. Wax or polish application helps to protect the maker’s finish and diminishes surface scratches.", "Use liquid or paste wax made particularly for furniture. Contingent upon use, paste wax finishes might keep going for about two years. Liquid wax is simpler to apply yet gives a weaker covering; it might have to be applied more often than paste wax.", "Figure out how to appropriately apply waxes to dispense with streaks or an overcast appearance. Continuously layer on wax in thin coats, rubbing into the surface with the grain. Leave to dry and buff to a reasonable sparkle with a soft fabric.", "Clean consistently year round with a regular cleaning agent, (for example, Formby’s Deep Cleaning Build-Up Remover) and a #0000 steel wool. Work with the grain and carefully keep after item directions.", "Restore as required, particularly from sun blurring, utilizing a commercial finish restoring item, for example, Howard Restor-A-Finish. Pick a color that best resembles the wood color and apply using a #0000 steel wool to a little area at once. Work with the wood grain and make use of light to direct weight. Instantly clean using a soft, cotton fabric, for example, cheesecloth.", "Sustain as a monthly schedule making use of an orange wax or oil (test Feed-N-Wax beeswax) to avert drying and splitting.", "Alright, so you’ve discovered that impeccable piece at a swamp meet or garage sale! So, by what method would you be able to draw out its best?", "Wash and dry properly. If the finish still appears to be filthy, clean delicately using a #0000 steel wool plunged in a cleaning item.", "Ensure you don’t utilize blends containing cooked linseed oil, white vinegars or turpentine. Historical center conservators say such things make wood dark and attract lint and dust. Rather, use clear paste wax.", "In the event that a vintage piece of furniture has a specific odor, put outside to air on a warm, dry day.", "Separate the hardware from the piece of furniture. Use a brass or metal cleaner to clean and buff. Fix it back once fully dry.", "In cases where the top layer of wood furniture is somewhat scratched, apply paste wax or make use of a wax touch up stick with the right shade.", "To handle deeper scratches that carve into the wood, apply a colored filler or wood filler wax stick sold at equipment and home hardware stores.Choose a color that closely resembles the shade of your furniture piece, applying in a few thin coats instead of in one thick coat.", "If you are a furniture restorer or an upcycler or simply a shabby chic amateur, you may want to consider reading one of these books, they are perfect for both, amateurs and professionals working with old furniture, either bringing them back to life or completely inventing them a new one!", "2016 The Furniture Connoisseur. All rights reserved. TheFurnitureConnoisseur.com a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Clean Wood Furniture (both old and new) - Furniture Wax & Polish \| The\nFurniture Connoisseur .com\n\n * How To Wax Furniture\n * Best Furniture Wax\n * Best Furniture Polish\n * Furniture Care Guides\n * Buying Furniture Guides\n * Types Of Wood\n\nHome » Cleaning Guides » How to Clean Wood Furniture (both old and new)\n\n# How to Clean Wood Furniture (both old and new)\n\nCleaning Guides, Restoring Fleamarket Furniture\n\n### [Show Table Of Contents]\n\n * Wood Furnishings Care\n * Dusting Wood Furniture\n * Dusting Tools\n * Cleaning Wooden Furniture\n * How to Clean Used Wooden Furniture\n * Start with a deep clean\n * Refresh Finds\n * Polishing Hardware\n * Scratching the surface\n\n## Wood Furnishings Care\n\nAre you torn between cleaning versus dusting, and polishing versus waxing wood\nfurniture?\n\nWhile most professionals have differing opinions regarding how to care for\nwood furniture, it is for the most part reliant upon the finish of the\nfurniture piece. Here are numerous useful tips from the guide, Making a Home.\n\n> Always ask for the specific care and cleaning guides when buying furniture\n> if possible.\n>\n> Tip #1:\n\n### Dusting Wood Furniture\n\nTry to dust your furniture occasionally. Incessant dusting gets rid of\nairborne residues that accumulate in a dingy layer and can expose the\nunderneath.\n\nDry, clean, soft fabrics or plume dusters will successfully rid your furniture\nof dust; in any case, to prevent the dust from dissipating into the air, where\nit hangs before settling back on the surface of your furniture, use a moist\nfabric.\n\n#### Dusting Tools\n\nThe Best Wood Furniture Dusting Tools\n\n * Standard quill duster: An ostrich-plume duster gets rid of dust from easy-to-damage, sensitive surfaces, for example, mirrors, art, silk lampshades, picture frames, and delicate collectibles.\n * Treated fabrics: For dusting, soft, cotton fabrics attracts filth. they are more effective than silicon showers, which are not ideal for fine wood furniture.\n * Lamb’s-wool duster: they have lanolin, which picks up dust and makes it stick to the cleaning instrument. They’re likewise viable for dusting grooves or turned angles where fabrics can’t get into. A lengthy grip makes them perfect for difficult-to-reach regions, counting ceiling fans and light fittings.\n * Soft, cotton fabrics: Clean shirts or diapers are generally utilized. make them moist so dust will adhere to them.\n * Terry towels: Use a dry, clean terry towel to wipe off any dampness left behind from dusting with a moist fabric.\n\n### Cleaning Wooden Furniture\n\nOn no account should you use universal cleaning sprays except if your\nfurniture has a plastic covering, for example, the kind placed on kitchen\ntables and kids’ furniture.\n\nYou’ll more often than not have to abstain from using water to clean wood. Be\nthat as it may, sticky spots might require cleaning with water and cleanser.\nHere’s how to do it:\n\n * Soak the fabric in mild cleanser or cleaning agent mixed with water,\n * Squeeze the fabric almost dry,\n * Wipe down the section.\n * Rinse the area\n * Quickly use a soft, clean fabric to dry it.\n\nOil polishes, furniture oils and cleaners ensure wood is protected by making\nthe surface more slippery; they don’t give a hard protective coat.\n\nItems having high oil content cause the surface to smear, exposing\nfingerprints. Abstain from cleaning with unadulterated olive oil, which smears\nand holds dust.\n\nMost liquid and commercial spray for furniture polish is made with silicone\noil, which provides protection. In case you have utilized polishes or sprays\nbefore or believe that furniture has been cleaned using them, know that\ndeposits can meddle with refinishing and might require expert care.\n\nHand crafted formula for cleaning wood: Some specialists suggest restoring\nsoiled wood furniture with a blend of equally measured strained lemon juice,\ndenatured liquor, olive oil, and gum turpentine. use a soft fabric to apply\nand buff with a clean material also.\n\nNormally during production, polyurethane, varnish, or shellac is layered on\nwood to protect its surface. Wax or polish application helps to protect the\nmaker’s finish and diminishes surface scratches.\n\nWax gives durable protection with a strong finish, doesn’t smear, and is\nsturdier than polishes and sprays.\n\nUse liquid or paste wax made particularly for furniture. Contingent upon use,\npaste wax finishes might keep going for about two years. Liquid wax is simpler\nto apply yet gives a weaker covering; it might have to be applied more often\nthan paste wax.\n\nFigure out how to appropriately apply waxes to dispense with streaks or an\novercast appearance. Continuously layer on wax in thin coats, rubbing into the\nsurface with the grain. Leave to dry and buff to a reasonable sparkle with a\nsoft fabric.\n\nHow to Clean Old Furniture\n\nFor fine furniture or family collections, make use of this three-stage\ncleaning and care schedule.\n\n * Clean consistently year round with a regular cleaning agent, (for example, Formby’s Deep Cleaning Build-Up Remover) and a #0000 steel wool. Work with the grain and carefully keep after item directions.\n * Restore as required, particularly from sun blurring, utilizing a commercial finish restoring item, for example, Howard Restor-A-Finish. Pick a color that best resembles the wood color and apply using a #0000 steel wool to a little area at once. Work with the wood grain and make use of light to direct weight. Instantly clean using a soft, cotton fabric, for example, cheesecloth.\n * Sustain as a monthly schedule making use of an orange wax or oil (test Feed-N-Wax beeswax) to avert drying and splitting.\n\n### How to Clean Used Wooden Furniture\n\nAlright, so you’ve discovered that impeccable piece at a swamp meet or garage\nsale! So, by what method would you be able to draw out its best?\n\n#### Start with a deep clean\n\nAs an initial step to getting rid of grime layers, utilize water and an oil\ncleanser.\n\nWash and dry properly. If the finish still appears to be filthy, clean\ndelicately using a #0000 steel wool plunged in a cleaning item.\n\nA few items with a smooth appearance are designed to melt both solvent-based\nas well as oil-based deposits.\n\nEnsure you don’t utilize blends containing cooked linseed oil, white vinegars\nor turpentine. Historical center conservators say such things make wood dark\nand attract lint and dust. Rather, use clear paste wax.\n\n#### Refresh Finds\n\nIn the event that a vintage piece of furniture has a specific odor, put\noutside to air on a warm, dry day.\n\n * do not place in direct contact with sunlight.\n * spread baking soda or talcum powder over the surface to soak up the odors.\n * Put a small container of charcoal briquettes in the drawers.\n * Rub white candle on the upper edge of drawers that tend to get stuck.\n\n#### Polishing Hardware\n\nSeparate the hardware from the piece of furniture. Use a brass or metal\ncleaner to clean and buff. Fix it back once fully dry.\n\n#### Scratching the surface\n\nIn cases where the top layer of wood furniture is somewhat scratched, apply\npaste wax or make use of a wax touch up stick with the right shade.\n\nTo handle deeper scratches that carve into the wood, apply a colored filler or\nwood filler wax stick sold at equipment and home hardware stores.Choose a\ncolor that closely resembles the shade of your furniture piece, applying in a\nfew thin coats instead of in one thick coat.\n\nYou Should Also Read\n\n * How to Clean Leather Dining Chairs\n * How to Remove Permanent Marker from Walls\n * Removing Permanent Marker from Leather Furniture\n\nBooks You Should Read\n\nIf you are a furniture restorer or an upcycler or simply a shabby chic\namateur, you may want to consider reading one of these books, they are perfect\nfor both, amateurs and professionals working with old furniture, either\nbringing them back to life or completely inventing them a new one!\n\nLatest Reviews and Guides\n\n * The Folding Bed : The Perfect Spare Bed\n * How to Improve the way your Fireplace Heats your Home\n * The Top 8 Reasons to Buy an Electric Fireplace\n * Spice Up Your Room With a Mirrored Chest\n * Factors To Consider While Buying Childrens Bedroom Furniture\n * Kids Bunk Beds For Any Décor\n * Plastic Banquet Tables\n * Folding Tables Buying Guide\n * Buying A Coffee Table\n * The Best Television Furniture, TV Stands, Media Stands\n\nCategories\n\n * Antique Furniture\n * Bedroom Design Ideas\n * Beeswax Products Beeswax-Polish\n * Brands\n * Cleaning Guides\n * Cutlery\n * Dust Cloths Cotton Rags Microfiber Cloths\n * Floor Care\n * Flooring\n * Furniture Care Accessories\n * Furniture Care Guides\n * Furniture Care Products\n * Furniture Cleaners and Revivers\n * Furniture Finishing Supplies\n\n * Varnish\n * Furniture Guides\n\n * Buying Furniture\n\n * Beds\n * Dining Room Furniture\n * Living Room Furniture\n * Sofas and Couches\n * Childrens Furniture\n * Restoration Hacks\n * Restoring Fleamarket Furniture\n * Valuing Old Furniture\n * Furniture Polish\n * Furniture Restoration\n * Furniture Wax\n * Furniture Wax Brushes\n * Gardens and Yards\n * Guides\n * Home Care\n\n * Tiles\n * Home Hardware\n * Home Heating Options\n * Home Organisation\n * Leather Care Products\n * Liquid Furniture Wax Polish\n * Metal Cleaners and Metal Polish\n * Outdoor furniture\n * Outdoor storage\n * Power Tools\n\n * Lasers\n * Silver Care Products\n * Wood Furniture Repair\n * Wood Oil Finishes\n * Wood Surface Restoration\n * Woodworking\n * Woodworking Tools\n\n * Woodworking Saws\n\n2016 The Furniture Connoisseur. 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Since frequently cleaning with water and detergent will diminish the polish of the wooden furniture that we have, we need to think of other ways where we can preserve both its beauty and quality.", "We always want to keep our houses clean, and so as our furniture. To help you maintain the quality of the wooden furniture that you have at home, especially wooden chairs which we always use, here are five easy homemade steps to help you start with.", "Prepare all the materials needed in cleaning a wooden chair, and place it all in the area where you will work. It is highly suggested to work outside your house because some of the materials and solutions to be used produces strong smell which can be trapped in your home.", "Get an area or a corner outside your house and put a cardboard on the same place where you will stand your wooden chair. Due to the solutions that you will be using, it is advisable to wear some rubber gloves and nose mask.", "You can use either a rag, an old cloth, or rolls of paper towels to clean and brush off the dust on the surface of the wooden chair. You may also consider using a small handy dandy vacuum and painter's brush to shrug off the dust in the corners and crevices of the furniture.", "Check if there are no more dust in the wooden chair, and prepare a mixture of dishwashing detergent and water. Gently wipe the surface, the crevices, and the corners of the wooden chair with the mixture, and get off the excess water through the dry sponge. After that, use the clean towel to dry up the whole furniture.", "If you can see that after applying the dishwashing detergent and water solution, there are still marks of dirt and dust in the chair, then try mixing a cup of vinegar in two cups of water. Just like what you did in the detergent and water solution, wipe the vinegar directly to the area where dust has accumulated.", "By cleaning the wooden chair, some of the polish of the chair might have faded along the process. If that happens, you do not need to really worry much about it. Purchase a wood wax in a hardware store near your place, and apply it as how it the bottle instructs you to.", "In case you would like to confirm that you are working on cleaning your wooden chair right, here is a short clip produced by The Do It Yourself World tackling how you can restore filthy antique wood and furniture in the fastest and simplest yet effective ways:", "1. Before applying the mixtures and solutions that are suggested above, make sure to test it first in a small portion of the chair to ensure that no chemical reaction will occur. This will let you know if the vinegar or the dishwashing detergent will affect the polish or the current furnish of the wooden chair.", "2. If you will be cleaning an old and very valuable piece of antiques, make sure to check first with the professional if this method of cleaning will not harm the aesthetics of the wooden chair.", "3. Other than the homemade techniques in cleaning a wooden chair, you can clean the furniture through the following conventional furniture cleaners. You can buy these products on the nearby hardware and furniture shops.", "4. Identify the type of finish (paint, stain, unsealed, varnish, veneer or wax) to make sure that you will be doing the right method of cleaning. Check this website for more information on how to clean a furniture depending on its finish:", "5. Do not use steel wool or the conventional scrubby pads for it can leave marks on your wooden chair. The use of sponge will be best for the absorption of moisture and for drying up.", "It is not advisable to always stick to buying the conventional cleaners that are made available in the furniture shops and hardware stores situated near you. Sometimes, all we need to clean and maintain the beauty and quality of our home, our appliances, and the furniture that we have, are already made available in our home supplies. Just like in cleaning a wooden chair, all you need to have are cups of vinegar, water, and dishwashing detergent.", "Were we able to help you with cleaning your wooden chair? Send us feedback by posting your comments in the box below! Share the link to others so everyone would have a clean and classy wooden chair at home!" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to clean a wooden chair: 5 easy ways to its classic look -\nVictorcrafter.com\n\n * Home /\n * Blog\n * / How to clean a wooden chair: 5 easy ways to its classic look\n\n# How to clean a wooden chair: 5 easy ways to its classic look\n\nAs time passes by, the beauty of our furniture fades, and so we really need to\nput an effort in preventing dirt and grimes from building up on our precious\nwood furniture. Since frequently cleaning with water and detergent will\ndiminish the polish of the wooden furniture that we have, we need to think of\nother ways where we can preserve both its beauty and quality.\n\nWe always want to keep our houses clean, and so as our furniture. To help you\nmaintain the quality of the wooden furniture that you have at home, especially\nwooden chairs which we always use, here are five easy homemade steps to help\nyou start with.\n\nQuick Navigation\n\nWhat do you need to prepare?\n\n5 Easy Steps on How to clean a wooden chair\n\nStep 1: Gather all the materials that you will be needing.\n\nStep 2: Wipe the wooden chair with a rag or with paper towels.\n\nStep 3: Wash the wooden chair with water\n\nStep 4: Apply the vinegar and water solution\n\nStep 5: Restore the polish of the furniture\n\nPro tips in cleaning a wooden chair\n\nConclusion:\n\n### What do you need to prepare?\n\n * Dishwashing Detergent\n * Wood Wax\n * Denatured Alcohol\n * Vinegar\n * Paper Towel, a piece of old cloth or rag\n * Small vacuum (if available)\n * Painter’s Brush\n * Sponge\n * Clean Cloth\n * Water in bucket\n * Cardboard and Table Cloth (for matting)\n * Rubber hand gloves\n * Nose mask or gas mask\n * Wooden Chair\n\n### 5 Easy Steps on How to clean a wooden chair\n\n#### Step 1: Gather all the materials that you will be needing.\n\nPrepare all the materials needed in cleaning a wooden chair, and place it all\nin the area where you will work. It is highly suggested to work outside your\nhouse because some of the materials and solutions to be used produces strong\nsmell which can be trapped in your home.\n\nPhoto credits: http://refurbish.about.com\n\nGet an area or a corner outside your house and put a cardboard on the same\nplace where you will stand your wooden chair. Due to the solutions that you\nwill be using, it is advisable to wear some rubber gloves and nose mask.\n\n#### Step 2: Wipe the wooden chair with a rag or with paper towels.\n\nYou can use either a rag, an old cloth, or rolls of paper towels to clean and\nbrush off the dust on the surface of the wooden chair. You may also consider\nusing a small handy dandy vacuum and painter's brush to shrug off the dust in\nthe corners and crevices of the furniture.\n\nPhoto credits: http://refurbish.about.com\n\n#### Step 3: Wash the wooden chair with water\n\nCheck if there are no more dust in the wooden chair, and prepare a mixture of\ndishwashing detergent and water. Gently wipe the surface, the crevices, and\nthe corners of the wooden chair with the mixture, and get off the excess water\nthrough the dry sponge. After that, use the clean towel to dry up the whole\nfurniture.\n\n#### Step 4: Apply the vinegar and water solution\n\nIf you can see that after applying the dishwashing detergent and water\nsolution, there are still marks of dirt and dust in the chair, then try mixing\na cup of vinegar in two cups of water. Just like what you did in the detergent\nand water solution, wipe the vinegar directly to the area where dust has\naccumulated.\n\nAgain, use a clean rag to dry up the chair and to remove the excess moisture.\n\n#### Step 5: Restore the polish of the furniture\n\nBy cleaning the wooden chair, some of the polish of the chair might have faded\nalong the process. If that happens, you do not need to really worry much about\nit. Purchase a wood wax in a hardware store near your place, and apply it as\nhow it the bottle instructs you to.\n\nPhoto credits: https://www.youtube.com\n\nSome alternative to the conventional wood wax is the following:\n\n * Mixture of vinegar and olive oil\n * Mixture of lemon juice and sunflower oil\n * Beeswax polish\n * Conventional automotive polish\n\nIn case you would like to confirm that you are working on cleaning your wooden\nchair right, here is a short clip produced by The Do It Yourself World\ntackling how you can restore filthy antique wood and furniture in the fastest\nand simplest yet effective ways:\n\n### Pro tips in cleaning a wooden chair\n\n1\\. Before applying the mixtures and solutions that are suggested above, make\nsure to test it first in a small portion of the chair to ensure that no\nchemical reaction will occur. This will let you know if the vinegar or the\ndishwashing detergent will affect the polish or the current furnish of the\nwooden chair.\n\n2\\. If you will be cleaning an old and very valuable piece of antiques, make\nsure to check first with the professional if this method of cleaning will not\nharm the aesthetics of the wooden chair.\n\n3\\. Other than the homemade techniques in cleaning a wooden chair, you can\nclean the furniture through the following conventional furniture cleaners. You\ncan buy these products on the nearby hardware and furniture shops.\n\n4\\. Identify the type of finish (paint, stain, unsealed, varnish, veneer or\nwax) to make sure that you will be doing the right method of cleaning. Check\nthis website for more information on how to clean a furniture depending on its\nfinish:\n\n5\\. Do not use steel wool or the conventional scrubby pads for it can leave\nmarks on your wooden chair. The use of sponge will be best for the absorption\nof moisture and for drying up.\n\n### Conclusion:\n\nIt is not advisable to always stick to buying the conventional cleaners that\nare made available in the furniture shops and hardware stores situated near\nyou. Sometimes, all we need to clean and maintain the beauty and quality of\nour home, our appliances, and the furniture that we have, are already made\navailable in our home supplies. Just like in cleaning a wooden chair, all you\nneed to have are cups of vinegar, water, and dishwashing detergent.\n\nWere we able to help you with cleaning your wooden chair? Send us feedback by\nposting your comments in the box below! 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Or maybe it was a piece passed down to you from your parents and you don’t want it to look like it was passed down. We can spray polish on it and give it a once-over, thinking that shiny wood means clean wood. But is it really? Over time, the buildup of dirt, oil, and dust can dull and darken the look of the wood. A good cleaning will not only beautify the wood, but help extend the life of your favorite furniture.", "I am going to outline some steps in cleaning your wood furniture using a green approach that is safe for most wood surfaces: good old fashioned vinegar and water. While vinegar is a very mild cleaning agent, you should test it first on a small, inconspicuous area of the wood to be safe. For antiques or valuable pieces, you may want to consult a professional restorer about the type of finish and the proper method for cleaning the piece. For most of you, the following method will be effective in removing dirt and grime from your wood furniture.", "Gather your cleaning supplies. Cleaning wood furniture is pretty uncomplicated. Get out your vacuum cleaner and a bucket that will hold at least a gallon of water. Find some soft cloth rags that are clean, making sure they have not been used with other cleaning products that may damage the wood. I personally like microfiber cloths. Retrieve your white vinegar from the cupboard. You may also need to grab your vegetable or olive oil if your wood is due for polishing.", "Prepare the area for some serious wood furniture cleaning. Most furniture tends to have hardware attached or is used as a countertop for household objects. To make this job easier, you will want to free up access to the wood. Unscrew and remove hardware (as long as it is not keeping the furniture together—like handles). If you think there is a small chance you won’t be able to get the hardware back on, skip it. Then remove everything from the piece to be cleaned such as pillows, cushions, lamps, and other objects. If you need to, pull the furniture away from the wall to get around the entire piece.", "Vacuum the furniture and remove the dust. Use your vacuum and its brush attachment to gently remove dust from the surface and cracks. Don’t use the attachment for upholstery (the one that spins). The resulting scratches will be your fault, not mine. While you have the vacuum out, you may also want to give any cushions you removed a good cleaning. There is no point in putting filthy cushions back on a clean wood frame. If you really do not want to lug out your vacuum, you could lightly moisten a cloth and softly wipe down the wood to grab and remove the dust.", "Cleaning wood furniture with vinegar and water. In your bucket, mix half a cup of white vinegar to half a gallon of warm water. For larger surfaces, you may want to double it. You can either spray the vinegar mixture on a soft rag or dip the rag into the bucket and then wring it out thoroughly. Be careful. Excessive water on wood can cause damage if it penetrates the finish. With your moistened cloth, wipe in a circular motion. Rinse the cloth when it becomes visibly dirty or switch to a clean rag and continue until the entire piece has been cleaned.", "Perform a final buffing to remove moisture. Take a fresh, clean cloth and go over the wood one more time. Buff in a circular motion to achieve a bright, shiny finish. Be sure to remove as much water as you can from the furniture. You may notice areas that are not as clean as you had hoped. Do not despair. Just go back to the washing step and give it another shot. Make sure you finish with this step as you do not want to leave moisture sitting on the wood finish.", "Using vinegar and olive oil as a furniture polish. One or two times a year, you are going to want to revive your wood with a good polishing. Vegetable or olive oil will do the trick. I prefer olive oil because it is less fattening . . . yes, that’s a joke. Mix a quarter cup of olive oil to a quarter cup of white vinegar. Use a soft cloth, apply a small amount of the mixture to the wood and buff the wood to a shine. The oil should replenish moisture to the wood. Again, you should test a small area first.", "A part of proper wood maintenance is determining the wood’s finish: Is it oiled, painted, or a polished hardwood? Or is it a special wood (like bamboo) that may need occasional re-moisturizing? Consult instructions for proper care or look at the manufacturer’s website for tips. The purpose of waxing is to restore the durability of the finish, but be sure to use a wax specially made for wood. The other option is to use an oil-based polish, but oil is not as effective in creating a hard finish. Whatever you do, do not wax an oiled wood as it will cloud the finish. Likewise, do not use an oil polish on a waxed surface. Painted wood is best cleaned with regular dusting or using a moistened rag to wipe it down.", "There are general maintenance steps you can employ to extend the life of your furniture. Try to keep your wood furniture out of direct sunlight or at least try to minimize exposure. Storing the piece in excessively moist areas can also cause cracks. Additionally, dusting on a regular basis will help prevent the dulling effect of dirt buildup. And even though I personally dislike them, using doilies to guard the surface against wear is always a smart thing to do. Even if it looks stupid.", "Oak-Y Dokey Green Wood Cleaner is made with a special blend of natural conditioning oils that will clean, polish, and protect your wood furniture and bring out the natural shine of the wood. This cleaner is safe for most finished wood surfaces including wood furniture and cabinets. Plus, it will effectively remove dust, dirt, and the buildup on your wood surfaces without toxic fumes, silicones, or solvents. You can find Oak-y Dokey on Amazon.", "Kate by Eco-Me Wood Polish and Cleaner. This natural wood cleaning product is formulated with olive oil, fractionated coconut oil, and pure plant essential oils. All natural, Kate by Eco-Me is safe for your family and eco-friendly. The wood polish can be used on sealed wood surfaces such as wood furniture and cabinets and will protect the wood’s finish without the use of harmful chemicals.", "Natural Shine Furniture Cleaner & Polish is another all-natural wood cleaning product that will clean and polish wood furniture, fiberglass, Formica, paneling, vinyl, and cabinets. This product is created from natural orange oil and soy oil, so it leaves a fresh orange smell. Beyond removing dirt and smudges, the polish will hide minor wood scratches, removes soap and wax buildup, and helps repel future fingerprints.", "Tana, since you’re trying to get rid of mold, i’d start with the vinegar mixture. For replenishing, I would consider linseed oil. Do you have an antique shop around you where you live? Antiques are kind of a different story and may require more care. I’d swing in, explain your situation, and see if they have any tips for you. As for the finish, wax will be on the surface, oil will have soaked into the wood. It’s probably oiled.", "I too was terribly upset when I had discovered mold had grown on a beautiful antique piece that I had in storage. I have researched many sights on the web telling me to wash it down with a mild detergent and dry thoroughly. Is this necessary or should I just clean with the vinegar mixture? After doing so, do I need to apply coconut oil or similar oil to replenish the wood? I’m afraid my piece is ruined...is there hope? PS How does one determine whether Antique furniture has a waxed finish or oiled?", "Kuladej, you just don’t want to use too much of it at once. You want to wipe the furniture down with a rag dampened with the vinegar cleaner, not give it a bath in the stuff.", "I do not get it. The use of vinegar cleanser on wooden furniture is bad because over the period vinegar will go into the grain of wood and may require some sanding??", "It will definitely help, but you may find that the mold has worked its way into the grain of the wood and may require some sanding.", "Will this vinegar process work to remove mold on the legs of a wood chest? Want to find out all I can before I start this process! Thanks for any help!" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Clean Wood Furniture - How to Clean Things\n\nHome » Furniture » How to Clean Wood Furniture\n\n# How to Clean Wood Furniture\n\nModified on September 8, 2016\n\nSo, you have invested in a nice wood furniture set. Or maybe it was a piece\npassed down to you from your parents and you don’t want it to look like it was\npassed down. We can spray polish on it and give it a once-over, thinking that\nshiny wood means clean wood. But is it really? Over time, the buildup of dirt,\noil, and dust can dull and darken the look of the wood. A good cleaning will\nnot only beautify the wood, but help extend the life of your favorite\nfurniture.\n\nI am going to outline some steps in cleaning your wood furniture using a green\napproach that is safe for most wood surfaces: good old fashioned vinegar and\nwater. While vinegar is a very mild cleaning agent, you should test it first\non a small, inconspicuous area of the wood to be safe. For antiques or\nvaluable pieces, you may want to consult a professional restorer about the\ntype of finish and the proper method for cleaning the piece. For most of you,\nthe following method will be effective in removing dirt and grime from your\nwood furniture.\n\n## Steps for Cleaning Wood Furniture\n\n 1. Gather your cleaning supplies. Cleaning wood furniture is pretty uncomplicated. Get out your vacuum cleaner and a bucket that will hold at least a gallon of water. Find some soft cloth rags that are clean, making sure they have not been used with other cleaning products that may damage the wood. I personally like microfiber cloths. Retrieve your white vinegar from the cupboard. You may also need to grab your vegetable or olive oil if your wood is due for polishing.\n 2. Prepare the area for some serious wood furniture cleaning. Most furniture tends to have hardware attached or is used as a countertop for household objects. To make this job easier, you will want to free up access to the wood. Unscrew and remove hardware (as long as it is not keeping the furniture together—like handles). If you think there is a small chance you won’t be able to get the hardware back on, skip it. Then remove everything from the piece to be cleaned such as pillows, cushions, lamps, and other objects. If you need to, pull the furniture away from the wall to get around the entire piece.\n 3. Vacuum the furniture and remove the dust. Use your vacuum and its brush attachment to gently remove dust from the surface and cracks. Don’t use the attachment for upholstery (the one that spins). The resulting scratches will be your fault, not mine. While you have the vacuum out, you may also want to give any cushions you removed a good cleaning. There is no point in putting filthy cushions back on a clean wood frame. If you really do not want to lug out your vacuum, you could lightly moisten a cloth and softly wipe down the wood to grab and remove the dust.\n 4. Cleaning wood furniture with vinegar and water. In your bucket, mix half a cup of white vinegar to half a gallon of warm water. For larger surfaces, you may want to double it. You can either spray the vinegar mixture on a soft rag or dip the rag into the bucket and then wring it out thoroughly. Be careful. Excessive water on wood can cause damage if it penetrates the finish. With your moistened cloth, wipe in a circular motion. Rinse the cloth when it becomes visibly dirty or switch to a clean rag and continue until the entire piece has been cleaned.\n 5. Perform a final buffing to remove moisture. Take a fresh, clean cloth and go over the wood one more time. Buff in a circular motion to achieve a bright, shiny finish. Be sure to remove as much water as you can from the furniture. You may notice areas that are not as clean as you had hoped. Do not despair. Just go back to the washing step and give it another shot. Make sure you finish with this step as you do not want to leave moisture sitting on the wood finish.\n 6. Using vinegar and olive oil as a furniture polish. One or two times a year, you are going to want to revive your wood with a good polishing. Vegetable or olive oil will do the trick. I prefer olive oil because it is less fattening . . . yes, that’s a joke. Mix a quarter cup of olive oil to a quarter cup of white vinegar. Use a soft cloth, apply a small amount of the mixture to the wood and buff the wood to a shine. The oil should replenish moisture to the wood. Again, you should test a small area first.\n\n## Maintaining Good, Clean Wood\n\nA part of proper wood maintenance is determining the wood’s finish: Is it\noiled, painted, or a polished hardwood? Or is it a special wood (like bamboo)\nthat may need occasional re-moisturizing? Consult instructions for proper care\nor look at the manufacturer’s website for tips. The purpose of waxing is to\nrestore the durability of the finish, but be sure to use a wax specially made\nfor wood. The other option is to use an oil-based polish, but oil is not as\neffective in creating a hard finish. Whatever you do, do not wax an oiled wood\nas it will cloud the finish. Likewise, do not use an oil polish on a waxed\nsurface. Painted wood is best cleaned with regular dusting or using a\nmoistened rag to wipe it down.\n\nThere are general maintenance steps you can employ to extend the life of your\nfurniture. Try to keep your wood furniture out of direct sunlight or at least\ntry to minimize exposure. Storing the piece in excessively moist areas can\nalso cause cracks. Additionally, dusting on a regular basis will help prevent\nthe dulling effect of dirt buildup. And even though I personally dislike them,\nusing doilies to guard the surface against wear is always a smart thing to do.\nEven if it looks stupid.\n\n## Green Products for Cleaning Wood Furniture\n\nOak-Y Dokey Green Wood Cleaner is made with a special blend of natural\nconditioning oils that will clean, polish, and protect your wood furniture and\nbring out the natural shine of the wood. This cleaner is safe for most\nfinished wood surfaces including wood furniture and cabinets. Plus, it will\neffectively remove dust, dirt, and the buildup on your wood surfaces without\ntoxic fumes, silicones, or solvents. You can find Oak-y Dokey on Amazon.\n\nKate by Eco-Me Wood Polish and Cleaner. This natural wood cleaning product is\nformulated with olive oil, fractionated coconut oil, and pure plant essential\noils. All natural, Kate by Eco-Me is safe for your family and eco-friendly.\nThe wood polish can be used on sealed wood surfaces such as wood furniture and\ncabinets and will protect the wood’s finish without the use of harmful\nchemicals.\n\nNatural Shine Furniture Cleaner & Polish is another all-natural wood cleaning\nproduct that will clean and polish wood furniture, fiberglass, Formica,\npaneling, vinyl, and cabinets. This product is created from natural orange oil\nand soy oil, so it leaves a fresh orange smell. Beyond removing dirt and\nsmudges, the polish will hide minor wood scratches, removes soap and wax\nbuildup, and helps repel future fingerprints.\n\n### Author\n\nAmber Ronning\n\nStaff Writer\n\n### Share this article!\n\n### Related Articles:\n\n * How to Clean Upholstery\n * How to Clean Microfiber\n * Basic Furniture Cleaning Tips\n * How to Clean Couches\n * How to Clean Suede\n\n## 9 thoughts on “How to Clean Wood Furniture”\n\n * Eric D. Ronning says:\n\nJuly 11, 2016 at 3:52 pm\n\nTana, since you’re trying to get rid of mold, i’d start with the vinegar\nmixture. For replenishing, I would consider linseed oil. Do you have an\nantique shop around you where you live? Antiques are kind of a different story\nand may require more care. I’d swing in, explain your situation, and see if\nthey have any tips for you. As for the finish, wax will be on the surface, oil\nwill have soaked into the wood. It’s probably oiled.\n\n * Tana says:\n\nJuly 8, 2016 at 2:43 am\n\nI too was terribly upset when I had discovered mold had grown on a beautiful\nantique piece that I had in storage. I have researched many sights on the web\ntelling me to wash it down with a mild detergent and dry thoroughly. Is this\nnecessary or should I just clean with the vinegar mixture? After doing so, do\nI need to apply coconut oil or similar oil to replenish the wood? I’m afraid\nmy piece is ruined...is there hope? PS How does one determine whether Antique\nfurniture has a waxed finish or oiled?\n\n * Eric D. Ronning says:\n\nJanuary 12, 2016 at 7:24 pm\n\nKuladej, you just don’t want to use too much of it at once. You want to wipe\nthe furniture down with a rag dampened with the vinegar cleaner, not give it a\nbath in the stuff.\n\n * Kuladej Lertkachonsuk says:\n\nJanuary 7, 2016 at 7:58 am\n\nI do not get it. The use of vinegar cleanser on wooden furniture is bad\nbecause over the period vinegar will go into the grain of wood and may require\nsome sanding??\n\nSo if that is the case, then Vinegar cleanser is a bad right?\n\n * Eric D. Ronning says:\n\nSeptember 25, 2015 at 1:52 pm\n\nHa! Thanks John!\n\n * John C says:\n\nSeptember 20, 2015 at 8:43 pm\n\nVinegar will also inhibit certain moods, but I intended to write mold\n\n * John C says:\n\nSeptember 20, 2015 at 8:42 pm\n\nVinegar will inhibit mood, but it’ll need to be stronger than the normal\ncleaning strength.\n\n * Eric D. Ronning says:\n\nJuly 20, 2015 at 7:22 pm\n\nIt will definitely help, but you may find that the mold has worked its way\ninto the grain of the wood and may require some sanding.\n\n * Kathy Bramlett says:\n\nJuly 15, 2015 at 8:38 pm\n\nWill this vinegar process work to remove mold on the legs of a wood chest?\nWant to find out all I can before I start this process! Thanks for any help!\n\n### Write a Reply or Comment Cancel reply\n\n© 2017 How to Clean ThingsTM\n\n * Contact Us\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Use\n\n" } ]
1,505,685	How To Evict a Tenant in Florida	It’s possible for a landlord to evict a tenant in Florida if they don’t pay rent or if they violate either the law or the lease agreement terms. First, you’ll need to deliver a notice of eviction that’s been pre-approved by the Florida Supreme Court to the tenant. You can find example letters that are approved by the Florida Supreme Court on the Florida Bar website. Once you have an approved notice of eviction, you’ll need to serve it to the tenant on the property. You can either securely post the notice on the door of the premises or you can send the notice to the tenant using certified mail. After the notice has been served, you’ll need to file all of the eviction documents at the county clerk’s office. In most Florida counties, the filing fee is $185.	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McMillan", "passages": [ "SOLUTION: Give tenant(s) 3-day notice to pay the total rent then due. Only put total rent then due-no itemizing & no statement about future charges. Address notice to all adult tenants. If a phase like “all other occupants” is used, these possible unauthorized occupants are being invited to pay and become authorized tenants. The notice will expire at midnight on the third day after delivery excluding the day of delivery, weekends, and legal holidays observed by the court in the county where the property is located. All “legal” holidays are not observed. The expiration date must be put on the notice. The 3-day notice cannot include amounts due for anything but rent. Charges such as late charges or NSF charges that are defined as additional rent may be included in the 3-day notice, but if the judge deems that they are unreasonably high, the judge could rule the 3-day notice unenforceable (or even the lease agreement itself). If full payment is offered before the 3-day notice expires, it must be accepted. If partial payment is accepted, a new 3-day notice for the balance due would be required to initiate legal action. If payment is not made before the 3-day notice expires and the tenant does not voluntarily vacate, the only way to evict is by filing suit. An agreement can be reached to let the tenant pay and stay after suit is filed, but it should be in writing. FL Statute 83.56(3) states: “The 3-day notice shall contain a statement in substantially the following form.” A recommended form is in the forms section of this website. Note that the landlord’s address and phone number must be on the notice. See the Serving Notices heading below. (F.S. 83.56(3) & F.S. 683.01)", "SOLUTION: For first offense, send warning letter that describes the disturbance(s) and informs the tenant that a second offense within 12 months will be grounds to terminate lease. It is like a 7-day curative notice, but it is not necessary to give a tenant 7 days to stop disturbing neighbors. On second offense, non-curative notice that lease is terminated and tenant has 7 days to vacate may be sent. However, if subsequent offense is not too severe, another warning letter may be more appropriate, especially if it has been a long time since the prior offense. Also, call police or sheriff when needed. (F.S. 83.56(2)(b))", "TROUBLE: Tenant violates lease or law in a way that he should be allowed to correct (such as dirty apartment or an unauthorized occupant or pet).", "SOLUTION: Give a 7-day curative notice to remedy the noncompliance or vacate the apartment. If not remedied in 7 days, eviction suit may be filed. (F.S. 83.56(2)(b))", "TROUBLE: Tenant does something so bad that he should not be given a second chance (such as intentional damage to property).", "SOLUTION: Give a 7-day non-curative notice that lease is terminated and tenant has 7 days to vacate. Also, consider calling the police or sheriff if criminal prosecution may be appropriate. (F.S. 83.56(2)(a))", "SOLUTION: If a lease has an automatic renewal provision (most do), give notice as required in lease. Even if lease does not have an automatic renewal provision, it is a good idea to give notice well in advance of expiration that tenant will be required to move. On day after expiration, eviction suit may be filed if tenant has not moved. Do not give a 3-day notice unless you want to let tenant stay and pay.", "SOLUTION: If the lease or rules properly give authority, a tenant’s vehicle that is not properly parked or is otherwise prohibited may be towed. Normally a non-tenant’s vehicle may not be towed without giving personal notice to the owner or person in control of the vehicle, or having signs posted in compliance with Florida Statute 715.07. Personal notice means actually communicating with the person (verbal or written) and not just leaving a notice on the vehicle. Towing must be done by a company that complies with the statute. Towing makes people very angry (even mad). Be careful. It’s tricky. Read the statute. (F.S. 715.07)", "SOLUTION: Send letter to tenant by certified mail following format in Florida Statutes 832.07. 15 days after mailing, if check not made good, ask appropriate law enforcement agency to initiate criminal prosecution. If not made good within 30 days, civil penalty can be up to 3 times the amount of check. Also give 3-day notice if check was for rent.", "SOLUTION: If there is a lease or occupancy agreement, follow its provisions. If no agreement, tenancy may be terminated with written notice. An employee who was paid weekly must be given 7 days’ notice. One who was paid monthly must be given 15 days’ notice. The statute does not specify, but one who was paid every 2 weeks probably should be given 14 days’ notice. The former employee must pay rent at the market rate starting the day after employment ends (unless there is a different agreement). (F.S. 83.46(3))", "SOLUTION: Give written notice of termination date that must be the last day of a payment period (normally calendar month). Notice must be given at lease 15 days prior to termination date unless the lease requires a longer notice period. Many leases require a 30-day notice. (F.S. 83.46(2))", "SOLUTION: When the sheriff evicts a tenant or thereafter, the landlord may remove tenant’s property to or near the property line. If the lease or a separate agreement has the abandoned property provision in Florida Statute 83.67, and the tenant abandons the dwelling, the tenant’s property may be disposed of without liability. If neither of the foregoing applies, send notice by first class mail as required by Sections 715.10 through 715.11 of Florida Statutes to tenant describing property and giving him 15 days to pay storage costs and advertising costs. Procedure is different for property values below and over $500.00. If payment is not made, sell property in compliance with statute and apply proceeds to balance due. Be careful. Read the statute. (F.S. 715.10)", "SOLUTION: Send security deposit claim notice by certified mail using format provided in Florida Statue 83.49(a) within 30 days of when tenant vacates. Note: The 30-day period could start before the end of the lease if the tenant leaves early. If tenant leaves before end of lease without giving at least 7 days written notice to landlord, landlord does not have to send claim notice. (F.S. 83.49 (3) (a) & (5))", "dwelling if the tenant is absent at the time of delivery, or mailed by first class mail. When hand delivered, a reasonable effort must first be made to hand the notice to a tenant and ascertain his absence before leaving it at the premises. When a notice is not handed to a tenant, it should be inside a sealed envelope that does not indicate its contents. The person who delivers should certify on landlord’s copy the method of delivery and sign the certificate of service after delivery. Never mark a notice “left at the premises in the tenant’s absence” before delivery. The method of delivery does not have to be marked on the tenant’s copy. The certificate of service is for the landlord’s records. When leaving notices, it is usually better to leave them in a conspicuous place inside the front door (for example, on the floor) instead of attached to the outside of the front door. Otherwise, the tenant may claim a notice was removed or blew away before he saw it. A tenant does not have to get the notice; it just must be properly delivered. However, a judge may be sympathetic to a tenant who can convince the judge that it was not received. Notices may also be delivered by first class mail, but 5 days must be added to expiration date if this is the only method of delivery. Notices sent by mail that require a response must also allow 5 days for response by mail. Day of mailing or delivery does not count in computing expiration date. Abandoned property letters must be sent by regular mail if not hand delivered. Security deposit claim notices and NSF check notices must be sent certified mail even if also hand delivered. All of the above are requirements of statutes. A lease could have more burdensome requirements for the landlord, and the more burdensome requirements would apply." ] }, "parsed_md": "Landlord's Legal Troubleshooter \| John E. McMillan\n\n# John E. McMillan\n\nAttorney at Law – Representing landlords since 1978\n\nStay updated on our news\n\n * Frequent Landlord Questions\n * Landlord's Legal Troubleshooter\n\n * Frequent Landlord Questions\n * Landlord's Legal Troubleshooter\n\nLandlord's Legal Troubleshooter\n\n## LANDLORD’S LEGAL TROUBLESHOOTER03 Aug\n\n> [Note: The following is based on Florida law. Some subsidized housing\n> programs\n>\n> require longer notice periods, additional notice content, and additional\n> delivery\n>\n> methods. For example, for project section 8, see 10-day forms in this\n> website.]\n\nTROUBLE: Tenant owes rent.\n\nSOLUTION: Give tenant(s) 3-day notice to pay the total rent then due. Only put\ntotal rent then due-no itemizing & no statement about future charges. Address\nnotice to all adult tenants. If a phase like “all other occupants” is used,\nthese possible unauthorized occupants are being invited to pay and become\nauthorized tenants. The notice will expire at midnight on the third day after\ndelivery excluding the day of delivery, weekends, and legal holidays observed\nby the court in the county where the property is located. All “legal” holidays\nare not observed. The expiration date must be put on the notice. The 3-day\nnotice cannot include amounts due for anything but rent. Charges such as late\ncharges or NSF charges that are defined as additional rent may be included in\nthe 3-day notice, but if the judge deems that they are unreasonably high, the\njudge could rule the 3-day notice unenforceable (or even the lease agreement\nitself). If full payment is offered before the 3-day notice expires, it must\nbe accepted. If partial payment is accepted, a new 3-day notice for the\nbalance due would be required to initiate legal action. If payment is not made\nbefore the 3-day notice expires and the tenant does not voluntarily vacate,\nthe only way to evict is by filing suit. An agreement can be reached to let\nthe tenant pay and stay after suit is filed, but it should be in writing. FL\nStatute 83.56(3) states: “The 3-day notice shall contain a statement in\nsubstantially the following form.” A recommended form is in the forms section\nof this website. Note that the landlord’s address and phone number must be on\nthe notice. See the Serving Notices heading below. (F.S. 83.56(3) & F.S.\n683.01)\n\nTROUBLE: Tenant or guest causes a disturbance.\n\nSOLUTION: For first offense, send warning letter that describes the\ndisturbance(s) and informs the tenant that a second offense within 12 months\nwill be grounds to terminate lease. It is like a 7-day curative notice, but it\nis not necessary to give a tenant 7 days to stop disturbing neighbors. On\nsecond offense, non-curative notice that lease is terminated and tenant has 7\ndays to vacate may be sent. However, if subsequent offense is not too severe,\nanother warning letter may be more appropriate, especially if it has been a\nlong time since the prior offense. Also, call police or sheriff when needed.\n(F.S. 83.56(2)(b))\n\nTROUBLE: Tenant violates lease or law in a way that he should be allowed to\ncorrect (such as dirty apartment or an unauthorized occupant or pet).\n\nSOLUTION: Give a 7-day curative notice to remedy the noncompliance or vacate\nthe apartment. If not remedied in 7 days, eviction suit may be filed. (F.S.\n83.56(2)(b))\n\nTROUBLE: Tenant does something so bad that he should not be given a second\nchance (such as intentional damage to property).\n\nSOLUTION: Give a 7-day non-curative notice that lease is terminated and tenant\nhas 7 days to vacate. Also, consider calling the police or sheriff if criminal\nprosecution may be appropriate. (F.S. 83.56(2)(a))\n\nTROUBLE: Requiring tenant to move at expiration of lease.\n\nSOLUTION: If a lease has an automatic renewal provision (most do), give notice\nas required in lease. Even if lease does not have an automatic renewal\nprovision, it is a good idea to give notice well in advance of expiration that\ntenant will be required to move. On day after expiration, eviction suit may be\nfiled if tenant has not moved. Do not give a 3-day notice unless you want to\nlet tenant stay and pay.\n\nTROUBLE: Improperly parked or unauthorized vehicles.\n\nSOLUTION: If the lease or rules properly give authority, a tenant’s vehicle\nthat is not properly parked or is otherwise prohibited may be towed. Normally\na non-tenant’s vehicle may not be towed without giving personal notice to the\nowner or person in control of the vehicle, or having signs posted in\ncompliance with Florida Statute 715.07. Personal notice means actually\ncommunicating with the person (verbal or written) and not just leaving a\nnotice on the vehicle. Towing must be done by a company that complies with the\nstatute. Towing makes people very angry (even mad). Be careful. It’s tricky.\nRead the statute. (F.S. 715.07)\n\nTROUBLE: Tenant’s check “bounces”.\n\nSOLUTION: Send letter to tenant by certified mail following format in Florida\nStatutes 832.07. 15 days after mailing, if check not made good, ask\nappropriate law enforcement agency to initiate criminal prosecution. If not\nmade good within 30 days, civil penalty can be up to 3 times the amount of\ncheck. Also give 3-day notice if check was for rent.\n\nTROUBLE: Terminating tenancy of former employee who received apartment as part\nof compensation.\n\nSOLUTION: If there is a lease or occupancy agreement, follow its provisions.\nIf no agreement, tenancy may be terminated with written notice. An employee\nwho was paid weekly must be given 7 days’ notice. One who was paid monthly\nmust be given 15 days’ notice. The statute does not specify, but one who was\npaid every 2 weeks probably should be given 14 days’ notice. The former\nemployee must pay rent at the market rate starting the day after employment\nends (unless there is a different agreement). (F.S. 83.46(3))\n\nTROUBLE: Terminating month-to-month tenant.\n\nSOLUTION: Give written notice of termination date that must be the last day of\na payment period (normally calendar month). Notice must be given at lease 15\ndays prior to termination date unless the lease requires a longer notice\nperiod. Many leases require a 30-day notice. (F.S. 83.46(2))\n\nTROUBLE: Tenant is evicted or abandons dwelling leaving belongings.\n\nSOLUTION: When the sheriff evicts a tenant or thereafter, the landlord may\nremove tenant’s property to or near the property line. If the lease or a\nseparate agreement has the abandoned property provision in Florida Statute\n83.67, and the tenant abandons the dwelling, the tenant’s property may be\ndisposed of without liability. If neither of the foregoing applies, send\nnotice by first class mail as required by Sections 715.10 through 715.11 of\nFlorida Statutes to tenant describing property and giving him 15 days to pay\nstorage costs and advertising costs. Procedure is different for property\nvalues below and over $500.00. If payment is not made, sell property in\ncompliance with statute and apply proceeds to balance due. Be careful. Read\nthe statute. (F.S. 715.10)\n\nTROUBLE: Tenant moves leaving damaged dwelling or owing rent.\n\nSOLUTION: Send security deposit claim notice by certified mail using format\nprovided in Florida Statue 83.49(a) within 30 days of when tenant vacates.\nNote: The 30-day period could start before the end of the lease if the tenant\nleaves early. If tenant leaves before end of lease without giving at least 7\ndays written notice to landlord, landlord does not have to send claim notice.\n(F.S. 83.49 (3) (a) & (5))\n\nSERVING NOTICES: Except as noted below, notices may be hand delivered to a\ntenant, left at the\n\ndwelling if the tenant is absent at the time of delivery, or mailed by first\nclass mail. When hand delivered, a reasonable effort must first be made to\nhand the notice to a tenant and ascertain his absence before leaving it at the\npremises. When a notice is not handed to a tenant, it should be inside a\nsealed envelope that does not indicate its contents. The person who delivers\nshould certify on landlord’s copy the method of delivery and sign the\ncertificate of service after delivery. Never mark a notice “left at the\npremises in the tenant’s absence” before delivery. The method of delivery does\nnot have to be marked on the tenant’s copy. The certificate of service is for\nthe landlord’s records. When leaving notices, it is usually better to leave\nthem in a conspicuous place inside the front door (for example, on the floor)\ninstead of attached to the outside of the front door. Otherwise, the tenant\nmay claim a notice was removed or blew away before he saw it. A tenant does\nnot have to get the notice; it just must be properly delivered. However, a\njudge may be sympathetic to a tenant who can convince the judge that it was\nnot received. Notices may also be delivered by first class mail, but 5 days\nmust be added to expiration date if this is the only method of delivery.\nNotices sent by mail that require a response must also allow 5 days for\nresponse by mail. Day of mailing or delivery does not count in computing\nexpiration date. Abandoned property letters must be sent by regular mail if\nnot hand delivered. Security deposit claim notices and NSF check notices must\nbe sent certified mail even if also hand delivered. All of the above are\nrequirements of statutes. 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Available\nby appointment in Orlando and Clearwater\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.escambiaclerk.com:80/clerk/coc_evictions.aspx", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20191218123948/http://www.escambiaclerk.com:80/clerk/coc_evictions.aspx", "parsed_text": { "title": "Landlord & Tenant", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Evictions - Landlord & Tenant\n\nSkip to main content Skip to navigation\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.rhol.com/csu/evictions/Florida/FloridaSteps.htm", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201125135326/http://www.rhol.com/csu/evictions/Florida/FloridaSteps.htm", "parsed_text": { "title": "Guidelines for Florida Residential Eviction", "passages": [ "Chapter 83 of Florida Statutes provides the steps to follow in an eviction case. The following information is to assist you with what documents must be filed and the costs involved in a simple eviction case.", "The filing fee, payable to the Clerk of Court, in Manatee County is $98.00, other counties may vary. Payment may be in the form of cash or personal check with proper identification.", "RHOL includes the basic forms necessary for evictions for non-payment of rent. This short summary of the legal procedure is targeted toward regaining possession of your property. It does not address the payment or recovery of back rent and damages owed to you.", "Before filing a Complaint to recover possession, a landlord must serve a Three-Day Notice demanding payment of rent or possession of the premises within three (3) days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays) after the date of delivery of notice. After the expiration time on the service of the Three-Day Notice you may proceed with filing the Complaint for Eviction. (Remember how we count the days.)", "Prepare Complaint: The landlord shall file the original Complaint and sufficient copies of the Complaint for each tenant with the Clerk. The Court must also receive a copy of the Three-Day Notice and a copy of the lease, if one exists. You must also attach a copy of the notice and lease to each copy of the Complaint. The Complaint must be signed in the presence of a deputy clerk or must be notarized by a notary public.", "Issuance of Summons: After the Complaint is filed and the fee paid, the Clerk will issue an Eviction Summons/Residential. A copy of the Complaint, three-day notice, and lease (if one exists) will be attached for service on the tenant. The Sheriff or a private process server can serve this Summons. The Manatee County Sheriff’s fee is $20.00 per tenant and must be in the form of cash or money order. Other Florida counties may vary. If paid by cash, you must personally deliver the Summons to the Sheriff’s Office, Civil Processing Department. Private process server fees vary and you would contact them directly.", "Certificate of Mailing: If the tenant cannot be reached either personally or by substitute service, the summons can be served by posting (attaching to a conspicuous part of the premises). If this occurs, the landlord must request that the Clerk mail the notice to the tenant by Certificate of Mailing.", "Answer by Tenant: The tenant has five days (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) after service of the Summons to file an answer. If an answer is filed and monies are deposited, the landlord must contact the Court to schedule a hearing.", "If the tenant fails to answer the Summons, the landlord may file a Motion for Default by Clerk/Default and proceed with obtaining a Final Judgment for Possession and obtain a Writ of Possession These forms are included in this e-course.", "The Clerk is authorized to enter a Default at the end of five days after service is obtained upon the tenant. Upon the default being entered by the Clerk, the Judge will then review the file and enter the Final Judgment for Possession and direct the Clerk to issue the Writ of Possession.", "Furnish the Clerk with an original Final Judgment for Possession and a copy for each of the tenants and yourself. You must also furnish the Clerk with pre-addressed stamped envelopes to the tenant(s) and yourself for mailing the conformed copy of the Final Judgment. The Writ of Possession should be presented to the Clerk for issuance.", "After entry of the Judgment, the Clerk will issue a Writ of Possession to the Sheriff describing the premises and commanding him to put the landlord in possession after 24 hours’ notice conspicuously posted on the premises. The Writ must be served by the Sheriff. The fee payable to the Sheriff (Manatee County) is $70.00 by money order, check or cash. If cash, you must personally deliver the cash and the issued Writ to the Sheriff. The Clerk cannot accept cash payment for the Sheriff.", "Please remember that RHOL and Court Clerks are prohibited from giving specific legal advice. If you have any doubts about your ability to file an Eviction on your own behalf, you should seek legal advice from an attorney.", "The Clerk’s office is usually open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. Check your phone directory for the direct phone number to the County Civil Division.", "The County Judge’s phone number for setting any hearings is also listed in the phone directory Ask for the Judge assigned to your case.", "You must furnish the appropriate number of copies as stated or your case cannot be filed. Copies may be purchased from the Clerk for a fee.", "Regardless of number of tenants -Original and 2 copies with $70.00 (Manatee County) check or money order made payable to sheriff.", "The information we have provided here is believed to be accurate and up-to- date except where indicated. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended, nor can it be used as legal advice. You are reminded that laws and regulations constantly change; we cannot make any representation, expressed or implied, that the information contained on our pages can be used without independent research of your state and local laws, or without professional legal advice. Nor can we determine how any particular statute would be interpreted in any way by any governmental agency or court.", "Except where indicated, or where provided by an other entity, or in the public domain, all material contained in our site and/or disseminated by CSES, LLC or Rental Housing On Line, (including commentary, editing, annotation, formatting and presentation) is copyright © 1994-2005 by CornerStone Electronic Services, LLC., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, all rights reserved. Certain content Copyright © 2000-2005 by Ralph Leach and used with permission." ] }, "parsed_md": "Guidelines for Florida Residential Eviction\n\n## CSEU e-course Rental Housing On Line \| Property Managers Web Evictions From\nRental Housing \n \n--- \n\|\n\n# Guidelines for Florida Residential Eviction Non-Payment of Rent\n\nPlease note: This information and forms are applicable for residential\nevictions only\n\nChapter 83 of Florida Statutes provides the steps to follow in an eviction\ncase. The following information is to assist you with what documents must be\nfiled and the costs involved in a simple eviction case.\n\nThe filing fee, payable to the Clerk of Court, in Manatee County is $98.00,\nother counties may vary. Payment may be in the form of cash or personal check\nwith proper identification.\n\nRHOL includes the basic forms necessary for evictions for non-payment of rent.\nThis short summary of the legal procedure is targeted toward regaining\npossession of your property. It does not address the payment or recovery of\nback rent and damages owed to you.\n\nStep One: Prepare and Serve Three-Day Notice.\n\nBefore filing a Complaint to recover possession, a landlord must serve a\nThree-Day Notice demanding payment of rent or possession of the premises\nwithin three (3) days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays) after\nthe date of delivery of notice. After the expiration time on the service of\nthe Three-Day Notice you may proceed with filing the Complaint for Eviction.\n(Remember how we count the days.)\n\nStep Two: Complaint & Summons\n\nPrepare Complaint: The landlord shall file the original Complaint and\nsufficient copies of the Complaint for each tenant with the Clerk. The Court\nmust also receive a copy of the Three-Day Notice and a copy of the lease, if\none exists. You must also attach a copy of the notice and lease to each copy\nof the Complaint. The Complaint must be signed in the presence of a deputy\nclerk or must be notarized by a notary public.\n\nIssuance of Summons: After the Complaint is filed and the fee paid, the Clerk\nwill issue an Eviction Summons/Residential. A copy of the Complaint, three-day\nnotice, and lease (if one exists) will be attached for service on the tenant.\nThe Sheriff or a private process server can serve this Summons. The Manatee\nCounty Sheriff’s fee is $20.00 per tenant and must be in the form of cash or\nmoney order. Other Florida counties may vary. If paid by cash, you must\npersonally deliver the Summons to the Sheriff’s Office, Civil Processing\nDepartment. Private process server fees vary and you would contact them\ndirectly.\n\nCertificate of Mailing: If the tenant cannot be reached either personally or\nby substitute service, the summons can be served by posting (attaching to a\nconspicuous part of the premises). If this occurs, the landlord must request\nthat the Clerk mail the notice to the tenant by Certificate of Mailing.\n\nStep Three - Day in Court\n\nAnswer by Tenant: The tenant has five days (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays\nand holidays) after service of the Summons to file an answer. If an answer is\nfiled and monies are deposited, the landlord must contact the Court to\nschedule a hearing.\n\n## Default:\n\nIf the tenant fails to answer the Summons, the landlord may file a Motion for\nDefault by Clerk/Default and proceed with obtaining a Final Judgment for\nPossession and obtain a Writ of Possession These forms are included in this\ne-course.\n\nThe Clerk is authorized to enter a Default at the end of five days after\nservice is obtained upon the tenant. Upon the default being entered by the\nClerk, the Judge will then review the file and enter the Final Judgment for\nPossession and direct the Clerk to issue the Writ of Possession.\n\nFurnish the Clerk with an original Final Judgment for Possession and a copy\nfor each of the tenants and yourself. You must also furnish the Clerk with\npre-addressed stamped envelopes to the tenant(s) and yourself for mailing the\nconformed copy of the Final Judgment. The Writ of Possession should be\npresented to the Clerk for issuance.\n\nStep Four: Wrapping it up\n\nAfter entry of the Judgment, the Clerk will issue a Writ of Possession to the\nSheriff describing the premises and commanding him to put the landlord in\npossession after 24 hours’ notice conspicuously posted on the premises. The\nWrit must be served by the Sheriff. The fee payable to the Sheriff (Manatee\nCounty) is $70.00 by money order, check or cash. If cash, you must personally\ndeliver the cash and the issued Writ to the Sheriff. The Clerk cannot accept\ncash payment for the Sheriff.\n\nPlease remember that RHOL and Court Clerks are prohibited from giving specific\nlegal advice. If you have any doubts about your ability to file an Eviction on\nyour own behalf, you should seek legal advice from an attorney.\n\nThe Clerk’s office is usually open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm.\nCheck your phone directory for the direct phone number to the County Civil\nDivision.\n\nThe County Judge’s phone number for setting any hearings is also listed in the\nphone directory Ask for the Judge assigned to your case.\n\n## Florida Forms\n\nYou must furnish the appropriate number of copies as stated or your case\ncannot be filed. Copies may be purchased from the Clerk for a fee.\n\nThree-day Notice to Tenant/Demand for Payment or Possession PDF Word\n\n> One tenant - Original and 3 copies Two tenants - Original and 5 copies\n>\n\n>> If there is a written lease\n\n>>\n\n>>> One tenant - Original and 3 copies Two tenants - Original and 5 copies\n\nEviction Complaint PDF Word\n\n> One tenant - Original and 3 copies Two tenants - Original and 5 copies\n\nEviction Summons- Five (5) day/ eviction only PDF Word\n\n> Original Summons for each tenant and two copies for each tenant\n\nCertificate of Mailing PDF Word\n\n> Original and a pre-addressed stamped envelope for each tenant\n\nMotion for Default by Clerk PDF Word to be used if tenant does not answer\n\n> Original only, no copies required.\n\nMotion for Default by Court PDF Word to be used if tenant files an answer and\nrent money only\n\n> Original Only, no copies required\n\nNotice of Hearing PDF Word\n\n> One tenant, 1 copy Two tenants, 2 copies\n\nAffidavit of Costs PDF Word\n\n> Original only - no copies required\n\nFinal Judgment of Possession PDF Word\n\n> One tenant - Original and 1 copy Two tenants - Original and 2 copies\n>\n> Self addressed stamped envelopes to Landlord and all tenants\n\nWrit of Possession PDF Word\n\n> Regardless of number of tenants -Original and 2 copies with $70.00 (Manatee\n> County) check or money order made payable to sheriff.\n\nThis Florida eviction and timetable summary was made possible, in part,\nthrough the use of information provided by the Manatee County, Florida Clerk\nand RHOL Contributing Editors Bernie and Jean Webb of Bradenton, FL. \n \n--- \n \n\|\n\nThe information we have provided here is believed to be accurate and up-to-\ndate except where indicated. It is for educational purposes only and is not\nintended, nor can it be used as legal advice. You are reminded that laws and\nregulations constantly change; we cannot make any representation, expressed or\nimplied, that the information contained on our pages can be used without\nindependent research of your state and local laws, or without professional\nlegal advice. Nor can we determine how any particular statute would be\ninterpreted in any way by any governmental agency or court.\n\nExcept where indicated, or where provided by an other entity, or in the public\ndomain, all material contained in our site and/or disseminated by CSES, LLC or\nRental Housing On Line, (including commentary, editing, annotation, formatting\nand presentation) is copyright © 1994-2005 by CornerStone Electronic Services,\nLLC., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, all rights reserved. Certain\ncontent Copyright © 2000-2005 by Ralph Leach and used with permission.\n\nContact Us \| Rental Housing On Line \| Property Managers Web \| Member Support\n\nPlease read our complete copyright notice and disclaimer. \n \n---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/tenant-defenses-eviction-notices-florida.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201025090336/https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/tenant-defenses-eviction-notices-florida.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Tenant Defenses to Eviction Notices in Florida", "passages": [ "Each state has a set of laws that govern when and how a landlord can evict a tenant. A tenant can be evicted for not paying rent or for violating the lease or rental agreement. Sometimes a tenant may have good reasons (legal grounds) to fight against an eviction. This article will explain how and when a tenant may choose to defend against an eviction in Florida.", "In Florida, eviction procedures are governed by Chapter 83 of the Florida state landlord-tenant statutes. Landlords must follow the procedures contained within these statutes when evicting a tenant for not paying rent on time or for violating a portion of the lease or rental agreement.", "A landlord who evicts a tenant for not paying rent in Florida must give the tenant a three-day notice to vacate for failure to pay rent, or a notice similarly named. This notice gives the tenant three days to either pay the rent or leave the rental unit. For details, see the Nolo article Eviction Notices for Nonpayment of Rent in Florida, and Florida statutes covering termination of rental agreement: Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.56(3).", "If the tenant is being evicted for violating a portion of the lease agreement, such as having pets when none are allowed, then the landlord must give the tenant a seven-day notice to vacate, or a notice similarly named. In this case, the tenant then has seven days to move out of the rental units, also under Chapter 83 or Florida statutes covering terminations:in this case, Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.56(2).", "If the tenant chooses to fight the eviction and does not move out within the specified time period, then the landlord will typically file a complaint at the courthouse in the county where the rental property is located. The court will then set a hearing date for both the landlord and the tenant to attend (see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.59(2)). Once the tenant receives the landlord's complaint, the tenant will have five days to file an answer with the court. The tenant will provide all the defenses to the eviction within the answer. At the hearing, the judge will decide whether the tenant should be evicted, based on the landlord's complaint and the tenant's answer. (See the \"Summary procedure section of Florida statutes: Fla. Stat. Ann. § 51.011(1).)", "For more information on how to respond to an eviction notice, see the \"Help! I Just Got a 3-Day Notice!\" brochure published at FloridaLawHelp.org.", "Fighting an eviction can cost a tenant time and money and is only worth it if the tenant has a solid defense. A tenant who loses an eviction case could end up paying the landlord's court costs and attorneys' fees and receive a negative credit rating. A tenant who needs only a few more days in the rental unit before moving out should try to reach an agreement with the landlord outside the court system. Many communities have free or low-cost mediation services that handle landlord-tenant disputes; local resources are available through the website mediate. com and the American Arbitration Association. The mediation faqs on the Nolo site provide more information on the subject.", "There are several defenses available to tenants for fighting an eviction. Here are some of the legal grounds available to tenants who want to stop an eviction in Florida.", "A landlord must not engage in \"self-help\" eviction procedures, such as forcing a tenant to leave a rental unit by such means as shutting off the utilities to the rental unit or changing the locks on the doors. A landlord who does any of these prohibited actions could end up paying the tenant damages worth up to three months' rent (under \"prohibited practices\" section of Florida laws: Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.67). See the Nolo article Illegal Eviction Procedures in Florida for more information.", "Landlords in Florida must follow very specific guidelines when creating and delivering eviction notices to tenants. For example, if an eviction notice does not have essential information like the date the tenant must be out of the rental unit, then the eviction notice will be considered defective. The landlord must then fix the error and send the eviction notice to the tenant again before the appropriate time period starts running for the tenant to move out. For more information on how and when eviction notices must be given to tenants, see the Nolo article Eviction Notices for Nonpayment of Rent in Florida.", "This defense will not stop an eviction completely if the landlord is justified in evicting the tenant: It will merely give the tenant more time to live in the rental unit before being evicted.", "If a tenant receives a three-day notice to vacate for failure to pay rent and pays rent in full during the three-day time period, then the landlord cannot proceed with the eviction (see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.56(3)). If the landlord proceeds with the eviction anyway, the tenant can use the payment of rent as a defense.", "Under the Florida state landlord-tenant statutes, a landlord has an obligation to comply with all Florida building codes and health codes. If there is not an applicable building, housing, or health code, then the landlord has an obligation to keep the structure and plumbing of the rental unit in good repair. If the landlord fails to follow the applicable codes or keep the rental unit in good repair, then the tenant must notify the landlord in writing of the defect and of the tenant's intent to not pay rent. The tenant must give the landlord seven days to fix the defect. If the landlord does not fix the defect within seven days of receiving the notice, the tenant is then justified in not paying rent. The landlord's failure to fix the defect can be a complete defense to the eviction lawsuit, meaning the landlord will lose the case (see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.60(1)).", "If a tenant is violating a portion of the lease or rental agreement, the landlord must give the tenant an opportunity to fix the violation, if possible, before proceeding with an eviction lawsuit. Some examples of violations that the landlord must give the tenant the opportunity to fix include having unauthorized pets, guests, or vehicles; parking in an unauthorized area; or failing to keep the rental unit clean and sanitary. The tenant must be given up to seven days to fix the violation. If the tenant fixes the violation within the seven days, the landlord must not proceed with the eviction. If the landlord proceeds with the eviction even after the tenant fixed the violation, the tenant can use the fact that the violation was fixed within the time period as a defense to the eviction (see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.56(2)(b)).", "If a landlord falsely accuses a tenant of a violating a portion of the lease agreement (for example, a storm damaged the front gate), then the tenant must provide proof that the lease violation was outside the tenant's control or was not caused by the tenant.", "A landlord cannot evict a tenant in Florida in retaliation of certain acts the tenant may have committed in good faith. According to Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.64, these acts include, but are not limited to:", "the tenant terminating the rental agreement because the tenant has been called to active duty in the military (see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.682).", "If the landlord proceeds with an eviction lawsuit after the tenant exercises one of the rights listed above, then the tenant may be able to use retaliation as a defense to the eviction lawsuit. See the Nolo article Florida State Laws Prohibiting Landlord Retaliation for more information.", "Both the federal Fair Housing Act and the Florida Fair Housing Act make it illegal for a landlord to discriminate against a tenant based on race, religion, gender, national origin, familial status (including children under the age of 18 and pregnant women), and disability. A landlord cannot evict a tenant based on any of these characteristics. If a landlord does evict a tenant in violation of the federal Fair Housing act or the Florida Fair Housing Act, the tenant can use that discrimination as a defense against the eviction. See the Nolo article Housing Discrimination Prohibited by State and Local Law for more on laws prohibiting discrimination against tenants.", "Unless the tenant is challenging the eviction based on not paying rent, the tenant must continue to pay rent during the eviction proceedings. The tenant will not pay rent to the landlord, however, but to the court registry. If the tenant does not continue to pay rent during the eviction proceedings, then the landlord will automatically win the eviction case and the tenant will be evicted (see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.60(2)).", "For useful articles on evictions in Florida, see the resources available on FloridaLawHelp.org, a program maintained by Florida Legal Services. Tenants who live in federally assisted housing should also check out the tenant resource page at HUD.gov.", "It is important for tenants to understand how their particular county courthouse operates in order to fight an eviction. To find information on your county courthouse, visit the court locator maintained by the Florida court system. Some court websites will also provide helpful forms and links, such as the Miami-Dade County Court or the Hillsborough County Court.", "If your case is complicated or the landlord has already retained a lawyer, you should probably also contact a lawyer—either to handle the whole case, or to give you advice on how to proceed. A lawyer can also let you know how likely you are to win your case. You may especially want to hire an attorney if you are confident of your case and if your lease or rental agreement entitles you to attorney fees if you win in court.", "If you qualify for legal aid you may be able to get some help. See Florida Legal Services for more information on resources available in Florida.", "For more articles on the subject, see the Evictions and Terminations section of Nolo.com. If you want to learn about how tenant bankruptcy affects an eviction, see the Nolo article Bankrupt Tenants.", "Copyright © 2020 MH Sub I, LLC dba Nolo ® Self-help services may not be permitted in all states. The information provided on this site is not legal advice, does not constitute a lawyer referral service, and no attorney-client or confidential relationship is or will be formed by use of the site. The attorney listings on this site are paid attorney advertising. In some states, the information on this website may be considered a lawyer referral service. Please reference the Terms of Use and the Supplemental Terms for specific information related to your state. Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Do Not Sell My Personal Information" ] }, "parsed_md": "Tenant Defenses to Eviction Notices in Florida \| Nolo\n\n * Market Your Law Firm\n * Meet the Editors\n * Sign In\n\nCall us at\n\n 1. Home\n 2. Legal Topics\n 3. Renters' & Tenants' Rights\n 4. Being Evicted or Breaking a Lease\n 5. Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Your State\n\n# Tenant Defenses to Eviction Notices in Florida\n\n## Learn if you have legal grounds to fight your eviction and win the right to\nstay in your rental unit in Florida.\n\nBy Beth Dillman\n\nEach state has a set of laws that govern when and how a landlord can evict a\ntenant. A tenant can be evicted for not paying rent or for violating the lease\nor rental agreement. Sometimes a tenant may have good reasons (legal grounds)\nto fight against an eviction. This article will explain how and when a tenant\nmay choose to defend against an eviction in Florida.\n\n## Eviction Notices and Evictions in Florida\n\nIn Florida, eviction procedures are governed by Chapter 83 of the Florida\nstate landlord-tenant statutes. Landlords must follow the procedures contained\nwithin these statutes when evicting a tenant for not paying rent on time or\nfor violating a portion of the lease or rental agreement.\n\n### Evictions for Nonpayment of Rent\n\nA landlord who evicts a tenant for not paying rent in Florida must give the\ntenant a three-day notice to vacate for failure to pay rent, or a notice\nsimilarly named. This notice gives the tenant three days to either pay the\nrent or leave the rental unit. For details, see the Nolo article Eviction\nNotices for Nonpayment of Rent in Florida, and Florida statutes covering\ntermination of rental agreement: Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.56(3).\n\n### Evictions for Lease Violation\n\nIf the tenant is being evicted for violating a portion of the lease agreement,\nsuch as having pets when none are allowed, then the landlord must give the\ntenant a seven-day notice to vacate, or a notice similarly named. In this\ncase, the tenant then has seven days to move out of the rental units, also\nunder Chapter 83 or Florida statutes covering terminations:in this case, Fla.\nStat. Ann. § 83.56(2).\n\n### Court Role in Evictions\n\nIf the tenant chooses to fight the eviction and does not move out within the\nspecified time period, then the landlord will typically file a complaint at\nthe courthouse in the county where the rental property is located. The court\nwill then set a hearing date for both the landlord and the tenant to attend\n(see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.59(2)). Once the tenant receives the landlord's\ncomplaint, the tenant will have five days to file an answer with the court.\nThe tenant will provide all the defenses to the eviction within the answer. At\nthe hearing, the judge will decide whether the tenant should be evicted, based\non the landlord's complaint and the tenant's answer. (See the \"Summary\nprocedure section of Florida statutes: Fla. Stat. Ann. § 51.011(1).)\n\nFor more information on how to respond to an eviction notice, see the \"Help! I\nJust Got a 3-Day Notice!\" brochure published at FloridaLawHelp.org.\n\n### Does It Make Sense to Fight an Eviction?\n\nFighting an eviction can cost a tenant time and money and is only worth it if\nthe tenant has a solid defense. A tenant who loses an eviction case could end\nup paying the landlord's court costs and attorneys' fees and receive a\nnegative credit rating. A tenant who needs only a few more days in the rental\nunit before moving out should try to reach an agreement with the landlord\noutside the court system. Many communities have free or low-cost mediation\nservices that handle landlord-tenant disputes; local resources are available\nthrough the website mediate. com and the American Arbitration Association. The\nmediation faqs on the Nolo site provide more information on the subject.\n\n## Tenant Defenses for Challenging an Eviction in Florida\n\nThere are several defenses available to tenants for fighting an eviction. Here\nare some of the legal grounds available to tenants who want to stop an\neviction in Florida.\n\n### Landlord Used \"Self-Help\" Eviction Procedures\n\nA landlord must not engage in \"self-help\" eviction procedures, such as forcing\na tenant to leave a rental unit by such means as shutting off the utilities to\nthe rental unit or changing the locks on the doors. A landlord who does any of\nthese prohibited actions could end up paying the tenant damages worth up to\nthree months' rent (under \"prohibited practices\" section of Florida laws: Fla.\nStat. Ann. § 83.67). See the Nolo article Illegal Eviction Procedures in\nFlorida for more information.\n\n### Landlord's Eviction Notice and/or Service to the Tenant Had Errors\n\nLandlords in Florida must follow very specific guidelines when creating and\ndelivering eviction notices to tenants. For example, if an eviction notice\ndoes not have essential information like the date the tenant must be out of\nthe rental unit, then the eviction notice will be considered defective. The\nlandlord must then fix the error and send the eviction notice to the tenant\nagain before the appropriate time period starts running for the tenant to move\nout. For more information on how and when eviction notices must be given to\ntenants, see the Nolo article Eviction Notices for Nonpayment of Rent in\nFlorida.\n\nThis defense will not stop an eviction completely if the landlord is justified\nin evicting the tenant: It will merely give the tenant more time to live in\nthe rental unit before being evicted.\n\n### Landlord Does Not Have the Legal Justification to Evict (Nonpayment of\nRent)\n\nThere may be several defenses available to a tenant to challenge an eviction\nfor nonpayment of rent.\n\n#### Tenant Has Paid Late Rent In Full\n\nIf a tenant receives a three-day notice to vacate for failure to pay rent and\npays rent in full during the three-day time period, then the landlord cannot\nproceed with the eviction (see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.56(3)). If the landlord\nproceeds with the eviction anyway, the tenant can use the payment of rent as a\ndefense.\n\n#### Tenant Has Not Paid Rent Because Landlord Has Failed to Maintain The\nRental Unit Premises\n\nUnder the Florida state landlord-tenant statutes, a landlord has an obligation\nto comply with all Florida building codes and health codes. If there is not an\napplicable building, housing, or health code, then the landlord has an\nobligation to keep the structure and plumbing of the rental unit in good\nrepair. If the landlord fails to follow the applicable codes or keep the\nrental unit in good repair, then the tenant must notify the landlord in\nwriting of the defect and of the tenant's intent to not pay rent. The tenant\nmust give the landlord seven days to fix the defect. If the landlord does not\nfix the defect within seven days of receiving the notice, the tenant is then\njustified in not paying rent. The landlord's failure to fix the defect can be\na complete defense to the eviction lawsuit, meaning the landlord will lose the\ncase (see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.60(1)).\n\nFor more information, see the Nolo articles Florida Tenant Rights to Withhold\nRent and Tenant Rights to a Livable Place.\n\n### Landlord Does Not Have the Legal Justification to Evict (Lease Violation)\n\nIf a tenant is violating a portion of the lease or rental agreement, the\nlandlord must give the tenant an opportunity to fix the violation, if\npossible, before proceeding with an eviction lawsuit. Some examples of\nviolations that the landlord must give the tenant the opportunity to fix\ninclude having unauthorized pets, guests, or vehicles; parking in an\nunauthorized area; or failing to keep the rental unit clean and sanitary. The\ntenant must be given up to seven days to fix the violation. If the tenant\nfixes the violation within the seven days, the landlord must not proceed with\nthe eviction. If the landlord proceeds with the eviction even after the tenant\nfixed the violation, the tenant can use the fact that the violation was fixed\nwithin the time period as a defense to the eviction (see Fla. Stat. Ann. §\n83.56(2)(b)).\n\nIf a landlord falsely accuses a tenant of a violating a portion of the lease\nagreement (for example, a storm damaged the front gate), then the tenant must\nprovide proof that the lease violation was outside the tenant's control or was\nnot caused by the tenant.\n\n### Landlord Is Retaliating Against the Tenant\n\nA landlord cannot evict a tenant in Florida in retaliation of certain acts the\ntenant may have committed in good faith. According to Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.64,\nthese acts include, but are not limited to:\n\n * the tenant complaining to a government agency that the landlord violated a building, housing, or health code\n * the tenant participating in or organizing a tenants' organization\n * the tenant complaining to the landlord for not maintaining the rental unit, or\n * the tenant terminating the rental agreement because the tenant has been called to active duty in the military (see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.682).\n\nIf the landlord proceeds with an eviction lawsuit after the tenant exercises\none of the rights listed above, then the tenant may be able to use retaliation\nas a defense to the eviction lawsuit. See the Nolo article Florida State Laws\nProhibiting Landlord Retaliation for more information.\n\n### Landlord Evicts the Tenant Based on Discrimination\n\nBoth the federal Fair Housing Act and the Florida Fair Housing Act make it\nillegal for a landlord to discriminate against a tenant based on race,\nreligion, gender, national origin, familial status (including children under\nthe age of 18 and pregnant women), and disability. A landlord cannot evict a\ntenant based on any of these characteristics. If a landlord does evict a\ntenant in violation of the federal Fair Housing act or the Florida Fair\nHousing Act, the tenant can use that discrimination as a defense against the\neviction. See the Nolo article Housing Discrimination Prohibited by State and\nLocal Law for more on laws prohibiting discrimination against tenants.\n\n## Paying Rent During Eviction Lawsuit\n\nUnless the tenant is challenging the eviction based on not paying rent, the\ntenant must continue to pay rent during the eviction proceedings. The tenant\nwill not pay rent to the landlord, however, but to the court registry. If the\ntenant does not continue to pay rent during the eviction proceedings, then the\nlandlord will automatically win the eviction case and the tenant will be\nevicted (see Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.60(2)).\n\n## Tenant Resources for Fighting an Eviction in Florida\n\nFor useful articles on evictions in Florida, see the resources available on\nFloridaLawHelp.org, a program maintained by Florida Legal Services. Tenants\nwho live in federally assisted housing should also check out the tenant\nresource page at HUD.gov.\n\n### Check Out Your Specific Florida County Court Website\n\nIt is important for tenants to understand how their particular county\ncourthouse operates in order to fight an eviction. To find information on your\ncounty courthouse, visit the court locator maintained by the Florida court\nsystem. Some court websites will also provide helpful forms and links, such as\nthe Miami-Dade County Court or the Hillsborough County Court.\n\n## When to Hire an Experienced Tenants’ Lawyer\n\nIf your case is complicated or the landlord has already retained a lawyer, you\nshould probably also contact a lawyer—either to handle the whole case, or to\ngive you advice on how to proceed. A lawyer can also let you know how likely\nyou are to win your case. You may especially want to hire an attorney if you\nare confident of your case and if your lease or rental agreement entitles you\nto attorney fees if you win in court.\n\nFor advice on finding a good lawyer, see the Nolo article How to Find an\nExcellent Attorney.\n\nAlso check out Nolo’s Lawyer Directory for Florida lawyers who specialize in\nlandlord-tenant law.\n\nIf you qualify for legal aid you may be able to get some help. See Florida\nLegal Services for more information on resources available in Florida.\n\n## More Information on Evictions and Terminations\n\nFor more articles on the subject, see the Evictions and Terminations section\nof Nolo.com. If you want to learn about how tenant bankruptcy affects an\neviction, see the Nolo article Bankrupt Tenants.\n\nFor more information on tenant rights, see Every Tenant’s Legal Guide, by\nJanet Portman and Marcia Stewart (Nolo).\n\n### Talk to a Lawyer\n\n#### Need a lawyer? Start here.\n\n#### How it Works\n\n 1. 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311,856	How To Tutor Mathematics	To tutor math, start by asking your student to work through a problem. If they run into difficulties, correct their mistakes and steer them in the right direction. However, help them by talking through what concepts to apply, rather than by solving the problem for them. Once they reach the correct solution, have them work through the problem again to make sure they understand it. Try to encourage your student to ask questions throughout the process, and provide positive feedback and encouragement to give them more confidence moving forward.	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However, no matter how skilled you are or how great of a teacher you are, there are still some common tutoring mistakes that anyone can make. Read on to find out how you can avoid common mistakes when becoming a math tutor.", "This is a very common mistake that a lot of tutors make. Remember: Know your subject area. Just because you are good in algebra, does not mean that you are great in calculus or geometry. Likewise, being able to teach elementary school math is not the same as being good at teaching high school or college math.", "To be a good math tutor, you must be adept at what you do. If you only have skills teaching high school algebra, geometry, then do not waste your energies targeting a college crowd. Likewise, if you are only good at college level mathematics then you should consider the difficulties that you might have in trying to tutor younger children who aren't going to have the same knowledge, skills or even patience.", "It is also important that you keep up with latest trends and styles, as well as the latest information. Don't let yourself become out-dated.", "Advertising may be your greatest cost. Despite the cost, advertising is imperative. If you don't advertise, no one will ever know that you are available.", "Figure out your intended market consider ways to appeal to them. This is an important part of your marketing plan. It doesn't have to be complicated but it should be thorough.", "Scour the Internet for ideas on free marketing techniques. At the very least, you need to create a good looking website.", "Order some business cards. Try not to use ones that you print off at home. Although the print-at-home ones are cheaper, they will look less professional. Instead, pay to have a print shop make some up for you. They are not as expensive as you might think, and you generally get enough to last you a year or so.", "It should be clean, spacious and quiet no matter where it is located. Your clients will be able to concentrate better.", "You can change your style to fit the individual student, but before you begin, you should have a basic understanding of how you are going to teach. You should have a method for assessing your students' current knowledge so that you may address their weaknesses. This will help you get better results and help your business' reputation.", "Know your rates and how you want to be paid before you start. It is wise to ask for the money up front in order to avoid delay. Many tutors charge in blocks and require that the client pay this way as well. Consider setting up a PayPal account for credit cards." ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Mistakes to Avoid When Becoming a Math Tutor - WAHM.com\n\n# wahm articless\n\nSite Search:\n\nFollow @therealwahm\n\n * Home\n * Articles\n * Starting Your Business\n * Business Plans\n * 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Becoming a Math Tutor\n\nAdvertise on WAHM\n\n# 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Becoming a Math Tutor\n\nIf you have started your own business as a math tutor, then more than likely\nyou think that you have great math skills and are good at conveying math\nlessons to other people. However, no matter how skilled you are or how great\nof a teacher you are, there are still some common tutoring mistakes that\nanyone can make. Read on to find out how you can avoid common mistakes when\nbecoming a math tutor.\n\n1\\. Thinking You Can Do It All\n\nThis is a very common mistake that a lot of tutors make. Remember: Know your\nsubject area. Just because you are good in algebra, does not mean that you are\ngreat in calculus or geometry. Likewise, being able to teach elementary school\nmath is not the same as being good at teaching high school or college math.\n\nTo be a good math tutor, you must be adept at what you do. If you only have\nskills teaching high school algebra, geometry, then do not waste your energies\ntargeting a college crowd. Likewise, if you are only good at college level\nmathematics then you should consider the difficulties that you might have in\ntrying to tutor younger children who aren't going to have the same knowledge,\nskills or even patience.\n\nIt is also important that you keep up with latest trends and styles, as well\nas the latest information. Don't let yourself become out-dated.\n\n2\\. Not Advertising\n\nAdvertising may be your greatest cost. Despite the cost, advertising is\nimperative. If you don't advertise, no one will ever know that you are\navailable.\n\n * Figure out your intended market consider ways to appeal to them. This is an important part of your marketing plan. It doesn't have to be complicated but it should be thorough.\n * Scour the Internet for ideas on free marketing techniques. At the very least, you need to create a good looking website.\n * Order some business cards. Try not to use ones that you print off at home. Although the print-at-home ones are cheaper, they will look less professional. Instead, pay to have a print shop make some up for you. They are not as expensive as you might think, and you generally get enough to last you a year or so.\n\n3\\. Not Having a Good Workspace\n\nIt should be clean, spacious and quiet no matter where it is located. Your\nclients will be able to concentrate better.\n\n4\\. Not Having a Good Teaching Method\n\nYou can change your style to fit the individual student, but before you begin,\nyou should have a basic understanding of how you are going to teach. You\nshould have a method for assessing your students' current knowledge so that\nyou may address their weaknesses. This will help you get better results and\nhelp your business' reputation.\n\n5\\. Not Knowing What to Charge\n\nKnow your rates and how you want to be paid before you start. It is wise to\nask for the money up front in order to avoid delay. Many tutors charge in\nblocks and require that the client pay this way as well. Consider setting up a\nPayPal account for credit cards.\n\nGet your math tutoring business off to the right start by avoiding these 5\nmistakes!\n\n### New on WAHM.com\n\n#### WAHM Interview: Meet Peri Pakroo, Author and Coach for the Start-Up\nBusiness Community \n \n--- \n \n#### 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Leaving Your Job to Work From Home \n \n#### How to Improve Your Business by Checking Out Your Competitors \n \n### Related Articles\n\n#### Home Business Opportunity: Math Tutor \n \n--- \n \n#### A Guide to Online Tutoring Jobs \n \n#### The 3 Most Popular Subjects for Online Tutoring \n \n#### Tutor \n \n#### How to Promote Your Math Tutoring Business \n \n### Work From Home Jobs\n\njobs by\n\n * Home\n * Work at Home Jobs\n * Business Opportunities\n * Articles\n * Wahm.com forum\n * Business Directory\n\nWant your ad here? 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The dictionary definition describes a tutor as a person who gives additional, special, or basic instruction. Other definitions state that a tutor is one who guards, protects, watches over, or has the care of another person. It sounds like a heavy responsibility. It is, and if done properly, it can be one of the most generous and rewarding things two or more people can do. Ross MacDonald, in his guidebook The Master Tutor, refers to tutoring as “an act which facilitates or provides a structure for another’s learning.”", "The purpose of tutoring is to help students help themselves, or to assist or guide them to the point at which they become an independent learner, and thus no longer need a tutor. This might sound as if a good tutor would be working him/herself right out of a job. But not to worry – there’s no end to the number of people who need and will benefit from the tutoring exchange.", "Knowledge of the academic subject is an essential ingredient for a tutor, however not the most important. Annette Gourgey of Upsala College writes “the most profound education that students can receive in tutoring is not about a specific subject but about understanding how to learn, and about their personal role in that process.”", "To be truly effective, a tutor must combine content knowledge with empathy, honesty and humor. Empathy requires a tutor to \"read\" the emotional states, attitudes and perceptions of their students. Empathy is the ability to see others from their personal frame of reference, and to communicate this understanding to the person involved. Sometimes tutors are so comfortable with the subjects they tutor that they forget what it’s like to be lost or confused. Certainly there’s some subject that baffles you. Try to think of the frustration you feel regarding a subject that’s difficult for you. In order for tutors to establish a supportive relationship with their students, they must be open and honest. Students are often reluctant to talk with a stranger about their academic problems. If a tutor is perceived as genuine and having a strong desire to listen, students will be more willing to open up and discuss their problems.", "Integrating Humor in the Tutoring Session helps relax the learning environment. It can also be used to compliment, to guide or to provide negative feedback in a positive manner.", "As a tutor, you need to accept the responsibility for your assignment. Tutees generally come to you with a certain amount of respect for your role. It's important for a tutor to develop a rapport with students who seek assistance. Become familiar with methods for Getting to Know the Student.", "The tutoring environment must remain a place where students know that they are safe to ask for and receive assistance. Information exchanged must remain confidential, and respect for both the tutor and tutee will be maintained. Tutors and tutees should behave according to a Code of Ethics that will help ensure a secure learning environment. A tutor is successful when a student no longer depends on tutorial assistance to achieve the intended academic goal. Whether the short-term goal is to pass a class or obtain a degree, the tutor is ultimately successful when a student becomes independent, capable of lifelong learning.", "• Experiencing a new role in the learning process. • Experiencing higher levels of thinking. • Gaining a clearer understanding of the basic skills of a subject. • Increased motivation to learn through helping others. • Increased ability to manage your own learning and study strategies. • Increased subject -specific knowledge. • Increased related, general knowledge. • Improved listening and communication skills. • Increased understanding of learning differences. • Increased understanding of cultural differences. • Improved organizational abilities.", "• A different perspective through individualized and small group learning experiences. • A greater connection between teacher and learner through the tutor’s role modeling. • Improved academic performance and personal growth. • Improved attitude toward subject area. • Improved questioning and thinking strategies. • Enhanced self-paced and self-directed learning. • Opportunity for intensive practice. • Improved self esteem. • Improved study skills.", "• Increased retention and persistence. • Improved rate of completion and success. • Development of learning communities. • Measurable positive changes in attitude towards teaching/learning for the participants. • Improved educational climate. • Improved ethnic and racial understanding and tolerance. • Relatively low-cost instruction and learning.", "Characteristics of Good Tutors Intelligence alone does not indicate success as a tutor; but what kind of person, what kind of student you are does. It takes a certain kind of person to be a good tutor. Some of the characteristics noticeable in good tutors are:", "• Tutoring is one of the most beneficial things you can do as a LEARNER. It will teach you more about your subject and about thinking than the typical classroom experience.", "• It requires a certain humility to be a tutor. It’s not about you – it’s about the tutee. The more you can focus on the other person’s success, the better the tutor you will be.", "• The best tutors do less talking than their tutees. This is a manifestation of allowing the tutee to take charge of her/his own learning.", "• Tutoring should not be done for financial reward. Most college programs can’t afford to pay tutors what you’re worth. However, the personal rewards are substantial.", "• Tutoring will strengthen your social connection to the campus community. Tutors are universally well respected and appreciated. You will earn a more confident relationship with faculty, staff, and students.", "• Tutoring is a two-way learning experience. You will be responsible to establish a friendly atmosphere that is based on mutual respect .", "• Prepare for the unknown. A tutor never really knows what kind of questions, assignments, or experiences a tutee will bring to the sessions. That’s why it’s imperative to remain relaxed and flexible .", "• Even though you might be demanding on yourself as a student, you will learn the power of patience. You’ll learn this special quality through skilled questioning, listening, and waiting.", "• Tutors are problem solvers. You get to figure out what resources and techniques are needed to enable the tutee to succeed.", "• Being a good tutor is an art that requires experience and application of proven techniques. Mastering this art form will improve the quality of your work and personal relationships for the rest of your life." ] }, "parsed_md": "What is Tutoring\n\n\|\n\nWhat is Tutoring?\n\nTutoring is an age-old practice. The dictionary definition describes a tutor\nas a person who gives additional, special, or basic instruction. Other\ndefinitions state that a tutor is one who guards, protects, watches over, or\nhas the care of another person. It sounds like a heavy responsibility. It is,\nand if done properly, it can be one of the most generous and rewarding things\ntwo or more people can do. Ross MacDonald, in his guidebook The Master Tutor,\nrefers to tutoring as “an act which facilitates or provides a structure for\nanother’s learning.”\n\nThe purpose of tutoring is to help students help themselves, or to assist or\nguide them to the point at which they become an independent learner, and thus\nno longer need a tutor. This might sound as if a good tutor would be working\nhim/herself right out of a job. But not to worry – there’s no end to the\nnumber of people who need and will benefit from the tutoring exchange.\n\nKnowledge of the academic subject is an essential ingredient for a tutor,\nhowever not the most important. Annette Gourgey of Upsala College writes “the\nmost profound education that students can receive in tutoring is not about a\nspecific subject but about understanding how to learn, and about their\npersonal role in that process.”\n\nTo be truly effective, a tutor must combine content knowledge with empathy,\nhonesty and humor. Empathy requires a tutor to \"read\" the emotional states,\nattitudes and perceptions of their students. Empathy is the ability to see\nothers from their personal frame of reference, and to communicate this\nunderstanding to the person involved. Sometimes tutors are so comfortable with\nthe subjects they tutor that they forget what it’s like to be lost or\nconfused. Certainly there’s some subject that baffles you. Try to think of the\nfrustration you feel regarding a subject that’s difficult for you. In order\nfor tutors to establish a supportive relationship with their students, they\nmust be open and honest. Students are often reluctant to talk with a stranger\nabout their academic problems. If a tutor is perceived as genuine and having a\nstrong desire to listen, students will be more willing to open up and discuss\ntheir problems.\n\nIntegrating Humor in the Tutoring Session helps relax the learning\nenvironment. It can also be used to compliment, to guide or to provide\nnegative feedback in a positive manner.\n\nAs a tutor, you need to accept the responsibility for your assignment. Tutees\ngenerally come to you with a certain amount of respect for your role. It's\nimportant for a tutor to develop a rapport with students who seek assistance.\nBecome familiar with methods for Getting to Know the Student.\n\nThe tutoring environment must remain a place where students know that they are\nsafe to ask for and receive assistance. Information exchanged must remain\nconfidential, and respect for both the tutor and tutee will be maintained.\nTutors and tutees should behave according to a Code of Ethics that will help\nensure a secure learning environment. A tutor is successful when a student no\nlonger depends on tutorial assistance to achieve the intended academic goal.\nWhether the short-term goal is to pass a class or obtain a degree, the tutor\nis ultimately successful when a student becomes independent, capable of\nlifelong learning.\n\nThere are many benefits to working as a tutor:\n\n• Experiencing a new role in the learning process. • Experiencing higher\nlevels of thinking. • Gaining a clearer understanding of the basic skills of a\nsubject. • Increased motivation to learn through helping others. • Increased\nability to manage your own learning and study strategies. • Increased subject\n-specific knowledge. • Increased related, general knowledge. • Improved\nlistening and communication skills. • Increased understanding of learning\ndifferences. • Increased understanding of cultural differences. • Improved\norganizational abilities.\n\nThere are also many benefits for the students who receive tutoring:\n\n• A different perspective through individualized and small group learning\nexperiences. • A greater connection between teacher and learner through the\ntutor’s role modeling. • Improved academic performance and personal growth. •\nImproved attitude toward subject area. • Improved questioning and thinking\nstrategies. • Enhanced self-paced and self-directed learning. • Opportunity\nfor intensive practice. • Improved self esteem. • Improved study skills.\n\nThere are many benefits to the college:\n\n• Increased retention and persistence. • Improved rate of completion and\nsuccess. • Development of learning communities. • Measurable positive changes\nin attitude towards teaching/learning for the participants. • Improved\neducational climate. • Improved ethnic and racial understanding and tolerance.\n• Relatively low-cost instruction and learning.\n\nCharacteristics of Good Tutors Intelligence alone does not indicate success as\na tutor; but what kind of person, what kind of student you are does. It takes\na certain kind of person to be a good tutor. Some of the characteristics\nnoticeable in good tutors are:\n\n• A positive outlook: The belief that things can be changed through action.\n\n• A desire to help others: The willingness to become involved with people\nfirst hand and in depth.\n\n• Empathy: The ability to feel what another person is feeling.\n\n• An even disposition: Patience, gentleness, understanding and fairness.\n\n• An open mind: A willingness to accept other people and their point of view.\n\n• Initiative: The ability to recognize a problem and to do something about it.\n\n• Enthusiasm: A passion for your subject, and a wish to share it with others.\n\n• Reliability as a worker: Punctual, dependable, steady.\n\nWhen considering whether or not to become a tutor, remember these things:\n\n• Tutoring is one of the most beneficial things you can do as a LEARNER. It\nwill teach you more about your subject and about thinking than the typical\nclassroom experience.\n\n• It requires a certain humility to be a tutor. It’s not about you – it’s\nabout the tutee. The more you can focus on the other person’s success, the\nbetter the tutor you will be.\n\n• The best tutors do less talking than their tutees. This is a manifestation\nof allowing the tutee to take charge of her/his own learning.\n\n• Tutoring should not be done for financial reward. Most college programs\ncan’t afford to pay tutors what you’re worth. However, the personal rewards\nare substantial.\n\n• Tutoring will strengthen your social connection to the campus community.\nTutors are universally well respected and appreciated. You will earn a more\nconfident relationship with faculty, staff, and students.\n\n• Tutoring is a two-way learning experience. You will be responsible to\nestablish a friendly atmosphere that is based on mutual respect .\n\n• Prepare for the unknown. A tutor never really knows what kind of questions,\nassignments, or experiences a tutee will bring to the sessions. That’s why\nit’s imperative to remain relaxed and flexible .\n\n• Even though you might be demanding on yourself as a student, you will learn\nthe power of patience. You’ll learn this special quality through skilled\nquestioning, listening, and waiting.\n\n• Tutors are problem solvers. You get to figure out what resources and\ntechniques are needed to enable the tutee to succeed.\n\n• Being a good tutor is an art that requires experience and application of\nproven techniques. Mastering this art form will improve the quality of your\nwork and personal relationships for the rest of your life.\n\n \n \n---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.classicalconversations.com/article/how-be-best-math-tutor", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20151203131959/https://www.classicalconversations.com/article/how-be-best-math-tutor", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Be the Best Math Tutor", "passages": [ "This morning I visited my local Classical Conversations community and observed my son’s Challenge II class and my daughter’s Challenge B class. For both, I was able to be with them during the math seminar and witness some good math teaching. I will not name the tutors, so as not to embarrass anyone, but I will share what I was able to learn from them: namely, what makes a great math tutor.", "First, the tutors asked lots of questions. They started out by asking, in general, if the students had any questions regarding their preparation of the lessons. Then, they asked the students specific questions about what kind of question they were solving, what concept they were considering, can the question be written different ways, and can it be simplified before they proceed to solving it? In doing so, the majority—if not all—of the students were actively participating in the math discussion, a real dialectic of math.", "Second, the tutors never assumed there was only one way to solve the math question. If a particular method were used to solve it, the tutors would ask if anyone had solved it another way. In doing so, they were able to help the students recognize different ways of thinking through the concept; sometimes, this process helped them to discover why a particular step worked in the solution.", "Third, the tutors never embarrassed anyone who suggested a wrong answer by telling him, “No, that’s wrong!” They would ask additional questions to help the students discover that a suggested answer was wrong. Afterward, they would ask, “Do you all understand why that didn’t work?” At one point, one of the tutors made a mistake that a student caught, and the tutor happily acknowledged the error and walked through why the error was made. By doing this, she was able to help them see how skipping steps or not writing out the steps can lead to simple errors.", "Fourth, the tutors had every student work through every question they discussed. In both classes, the students were provided with a twelve-inch by twelve-inch (or so) dry-erase board and marker that they used to work through the question while the tutor worked through it on the board, asking questions. This allowed the tutors to see whether individual students understood the process, and it allowed the students to see for themselves that they actually understood the concept.", "Fifth, the tutors made sure the students were learning and grasping the grammar of math as they discussed it. The tutors were careful to utilize the proper names of things, such as radicand, radical, exponent, and factor, or Identity Law, denominator, and numerator. The tutors would ask questions such as: why multiplying a fraction, e.g., 2/3 x 3/3, was allowed and did not change the value of the first fraction. The reason is because of the Identity Law. The students were learning, either for the first time or through review, the proper names of math concepts that would help them to fully understand what they understood as well as give them a confidence over it. One of the tutors was teaching the class how to solve line equations (y=mx+b) and told the students that this equation is essentially the name of the line. “Every line has a name,” she said, “because just as God knows the number of the hairs on our heads, He has cared enough to name every line just for us.”", "Sixth, the tutors worked through multiple examples of the same concept. Putting multiple examples of the same concept before the students helps them to compare the work they have done and discover similarities and truths common to both. Rather than tell the students how to solve the question, it helps the students to discover how to solve the question.", "Finally—and this is the most important reason they are among the best math tutors—the tutors were parents. In this case, they were both moms, and this makes them the best math tutors a child could have. Somehow, we may be inclined to think that the expert or specialist math tutor is better than a regular old parent (to even describe parents this way is to give away our belief), but she is not. She may, to some degree, be able to explain things a bit more clearly (at least at first), but the additional clarity she may provide is far less important to the child who may subconsciously be persuaded that only math experts can learn to love math. The nonspecialist parent will take a child much further in that she can help the student see that any of us can learn to love math—even if she does not learn to love it until her thirties or forties!", "What a pleasure it was to sit in with these two moms as they reviewed math concepts with these Challenge B and II students. What a pleasure it was to see the students race through math solutions on their dry-erase boards. What a pleasure it was to see the students contributing to the math dialectic so early in the morning.", "Can you refrain from assuming there is only one right way to solve a concept? You are the best math tutor.", "Can you ask every student to work through example questions (whether on paper or a dry-erase board)? You are the best math tutor.", "Matt Bianco is married to his altogether lovely high school sweetheart, Patty. Together they have three children they have been homeschooling since 2003, classically since 2007. Matt tutors upper Challenge levels for his local CC community, and works for Classical Conversations Multimedia. He likes reading and then sharing what he's learned with others—which means he talks a lot, and sharing what he's learned is his excuse to do so. Thus, he likes to read, talk about what he's read, and write about what he's discussed. At the end of the day, though, you'll find him at home with his family. He is the author of Letters to My Sons: A Humane Vision for Human Relationships." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Be the Best Math Tutor \| Classical Conversations\n\nJump to navigation\n\nClassical Christian Community\n\n### Classical\n\nA Look at Our Programs\n\n### Christian\n\nInformation about Our Philosophy\n\n### Community\n\nFind a Community near You\n\n### Connected\n\nCC Connected, Events, & Resources\n\n * ## Search\n\n * ### Classical\n\n * ### Christian\n\n * ### Community\n\n * ### Connected\n\n * ### Articles\n\n * ### Calendar\n\n * Classical\n\n * Classical Education\n\n * Welcome\n * Registration Forms\n\n * 2015-2016 Challenge Membership Forms\n * 2015-2016 New Foundations/Essentials Membership Forms\n * 2015-2016 Returning Foundations/Essentials Membership Forms\n * Programs\n\n * Foundations\n * Essentials\n * Challenge\n\n * A\n * B\n * I\n * II\n * III\n * IV\n * Academic Services\n\n * CC Testing Services\n * AcademicRecords.net\n * Classical Conversations Plus (CC+)\n * CC College Students\n * Homeschool Counselor\n * Cultivating Classical Parents\n * Excellence in Education\n * Classical Conversations Capstone Cruise 2016\n * National Memory Master\n * Testimonies\n * FAQ\n\n * Christian\n\n * Faith Statement\n * Christ-centered Worldview\n * Why Join a Community?\n\n * Community\n\n * Training Events\n\n * Parent Conferences (Parent Practicums)\n * Info Meetings\n * Open Houses\n * Upcoming Events (Calendar)\n * Find a Community Near You\n * Why Join a Community?\n * International\n\n * Connected\n\n * Purchase a Catalog\n\n * View Online Catalog\n * Upcoming Events (Calendar)\n * Free Preview\n\n * Downloads\n * Free Learning Center\n * Public Forums\n * Register\n * Subscription Services\n\n * Login\n\n#### To know God and to make Him known.\n\nSubscribe to Writer's Circle\n\n# How to Be the Best Math Tutor\n\nPosted by Matt Bianco on Tuesday, 22 October, 2013 in Classical Christian\nEducation, Homeschooling Life\n\nThis morning I visited my local Classical Conversations community and observed\nmy son’s Challenge II class and my daughter’s Challenge B class. For both, I\nwas able to be with them during the math seminar and witness some good math\nteaching. I will not name the tutors, so as not to embarrass anyone, but I\nwill share what I was able to learn from them: namely, what makes a great math\ntutor.\n\nFirst, the tutors asked lots of questions. They started out by asking, in\ngeneral, if the students had any questions regarding their preparation of the\nlessons. Then, they asked the students specific questions about what kind of\nquestion they were solving, what concept they were considering, can the\nquestion be written different ways, and can it be simplified before they\nproceed to solving it? In doing so, the majority—if not all—of the students\nwere actively participating in the math discussion, a real dialectic of math.\n\nSecond, the tutors never assumed there was only one way to solve the math\nquestion. If a particular method were used to solve it, the tutors would ask\nif anyone had solved it another way. In doing so, they were able to help the\nstudents recognize different ways of thinking through the concept; sometimes,\nthis process helped them to discover why a particular step worked in the\nsolution.\n\nThird, the tutors never embarrassed anyone who suggested a wrong answer by\ntelling him, “No, that’s wrong!” They would ask additional questions to help\nthe students discover that a suggested answer was wrong. Afterward, they would\nask, “Do you all understand why that didn’t work?” At one point, one of the\ntutors made a mistake that a student caught, and the tutor happily\nacknowledged the error and walked through why the error was made. By doing\nthis, she was able to help them see how skipping steps or not writing out the\nsteps can lead to simple errors.\n\nFourth, the tutors had every student work through every question they\ndiscussed. In both classes, the students were provided with a twelve-inch by\ntwelve-inch (or so) dry-erase board and marker that they used to work through\nthe question while the tutor worked through it on the board, asking questions.\nThis allowed the tutors to see whether individual students understood the\nprocess, and it allowed the students to see for themselves that they actually\nunderstood the concept.\n\nFifth, the tutors made sure the students were learning and grasping the\ngrammar of math as they discussed it. The tutors were careful to utilize the\nproper names of things, such as radicand, radical, exponent, and factor, or\nIdentity Law, denominator, and numerator. The tutors would ask questions such\nas: why multiplying a fraction, e.g., 2/3 x 3/3, was allowed and did not\nchange the value of the first fraction. The reason is because of the Identity\nLaw. The students were learning, either for the first time or through review,\nthe proper names of math concepts that would help them to fully understand\nwhat they understood as well as give them a confidence over it. One of the\ntutors was teaching the class how to solve line equations (y=mx+b) and told\nthe students that this equation is essentially the name of the line. “Every\nline has a name,” she said, “because just as God knows the number of the hairs\non our heads, He has cared enough to name every line just for us.”\n\nSixth, the tutors worked through multiple examples of the same concept.\nPutting multiple examples of the same concept before the students helps them\nto compare the work they have done and discover similarities and truths common\nto both. Rather than tell the students how to solve the question, it helps the\nstudents to discover how to solve the question.\n\nFinally—and this is the most important reason they are among the best math\ntutors—the tutors were parents. In this case, they were both moms, and this\nmakes them the best math tutors a child could have. Somehow, we may be\ninclined to think that the expert or specialist math tutor is better than a\nregular old parent (to even describe parents this way is to give away our\nbelief), but she is not. She may, to some degree, be able to explain things a\nbit more clearly (at least at first), but the additional clarity she may\nprovide is far less important to the child who may subconsciously be persuaded\nthat only math experts can learn to love math. The nonspecialist parent will\ntake a child much further in that she can help the student see that any of us\ncan learn to love math—even if she does not learn to love it until her\nthirties or forties!\n\nWhat a pleasure it was to sit in with these two moms as they reviewed math\nconcepts with these Challenge B and II students. What a pleasure it was to see\nthe students race through math solutions on their dry-erase boards. What a\npleasure it was to see the students contributing to the math dialectic so\nearly in the morning.\n\nCan you ask questions? Then you are the best math tutor.\n\nCan you refrain from assuming there is only one right way to solve a concept?\nYou are the best math tutor.\n\nCan you keep from embarrassing students who give the wrong answer? You are the\nbest math tutor.\n\nCan you ask every student to work through example questions (whether on paper\nor a dry-erase board)? You are the best math tutor.\n\nCan you point out math grammar or ask them to? You are the best math tutor.\n\nCan you do multiple examples of the same concept with them? You are the best\nmath tutor.\n\nAre you a mom or dad? You are the best math tutor.\n\nTIERS: foundations, challenge\n\nCATEGORIES: Classical Christian Education, Homeschooling Life\n\nTAGS: Math, Teaching Math, Math Teacher, Tutor, Discussion, Matt Bianco,\nAsking Good Questions\n\n## About the Author\n\n### Matt Bianco\n\nMatt Bianco is married to his altogether lovely high school sweetheart, Patty.\nTogether they have three children they have been homeschooling since 2003,\nclassically since 2007. Matt tutors upper Challenge levels for his local CC\ncommunity, and works for Classical Conversations Multimedia. He likes reading\nand then sharing what he's learned with others—which means he talks a lot, and\nsharing what he's learned is his excuse to do so. Thus, he likes to read, talk\nabout what he's read, and write about what he's discussed. At the end of the\nday, though, you'll find him at home with his family. 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It is critical to be patient with them, and build their confidence through encouragement and praise. Your ultimate goal is to help the tutee become comfortable and confident in the subject, even if they occasionally make mistakes.", "Your tutee may struggle to express exactly what they are looking to gain from lessons, and may doubt their ability to achieve their goals. It is essential to agree on realistic targets based on what they are ultimately hoping to achieve. If a tutee finds it difficult to articulate what they are aiming towards, avoid the kind of 'why' questions that can make someone feel on the spot.", "Your tutee may feel obliged to defer to you. Your tutee may be a little intimidated: you should try to encourage them to express their opinions to build confidence. One-to-one sessions, whilst very useful because of their intensity may also be a little overwhelming to someone who is not used to being in the spotlight.", "Your tutee may see you as an assessor. This is a difficult perception to overcome, especially if you're coaching your tutee towards an exam. The key here is to be open, friendly, to encourage the tutee's confidence and to make your style of teaching non-confrontational. Be careful that a tutee does not feel unable to express their lack of confidence in fear of incurring your wrath!", "Your tutee may be confused as to how to work together with a tutor in a lesson, having never had a one-to-one before. Whilst some people may quickly take the lead and specify what they want from lessons, others will be unsure and will look to you to establish a power dynamic. Here, informal feedback is essential so you are aware if the tutee feels they are not getting what they need.", "If you have any homework for the tutee, spend time discussing how they should tackle it. Remember: the tutee may not have time to do extensive exercises, or indeed may not have the inclination to do so! Homework density must ultimately be decided on their terms.", "Avoid spelling out the answer to an unresponsive tutee. Instead, try framing the question in a different way. Give some encouragement: tutees can become disheartened and cease trying if they think their efforts are futile. Re- evaluate the task you are setting them and make sure it's manageable.", "As you work with more clients you may wish to start self-evaluating to remember what worked/what didn't, in addition to any client feedback you've received on the site. Below is some food for thought to help your introspection:", "How well did I .....?\| Very Well\| Satisfactory\| Could Be Better ---\|---\|---\|--- Prepare for the session Get the session underway (establish aims, etc) Ask questions and prompt the tutee Handle the tutee's comments and questions Respond to the tutee as an individual Keep the focus on the main topic Help sustain tutee interest Provide help when tutees encountered difficulties Ensure key points were drawn out Bring things to a close and set out homework", "“First lesson is tomorrow evening Wes Green Ask me to rate him when we have had a lesson” Wesley, Nantwich rating Charles, English tutor", "\"First Tutors seem very concerned with checking security of tutors and offer good advice on this too as a back up (e.g. w...\" Anna - 19/08/2016" ] }, "parsed_md": "Tutoring Tips For New Tutors\n\nFirst Tutors, Tutoring Tips For New Tutors\n\nAcademic\n\nLogin / Register\n\n * Home\n * Tutees And Parents\n\n * Search for a Tutor\n * Which Tutor?\n * How does it work?\n * Your first lesson\n * FAQs\n * Testimonials\n * Invite Friends\n * Register as a Tutee\n * For Tutors\n\n * How does it work?\n * FAQs\n * Testimonials\n * New to Tutoring?\n * Tutoring Tips\n * Current Opportunities\n * Invite Friends\n * Register as a Tutor\n * For Companies\n\n * Register as a Company\n * About Us\n\n * Company Background\n * News\n * FAQs\n * Our Values\n * Press Coverage & Awards\n * Press Resources\n * Links\n * Site Feedback\n * Contact Us\n * Community\n\n * Blog\n * Advice\n * Revision Guides\n * Recommended Books\n * Tutor Insurance\n * Register\n\n * Tutee Registration\n * Tutor Registration\n * Company Registration\n\nHome > Tutors > Tutoring Tips\n\n * We see that you are browsing our site from another country ( United States of America) and wondered if you meant to find our United States of America site?\n\n# Tutoring Tips\n\nBelow is some general guidance on how to give tuition sessions, including\npotential tutee anxieties, notes on encouraging tutees to contribute and a\nself-evaulation checklist to ensure your sessions run smoothly.\n\n## Encouraging tutees to contribute\n\nMany people can be nervous when learning in a one-on-one environment for the\nfirst time. It is critical to be patient with them, and build their confidence\nthrough encouragement and praise. Your ultimate goal is to help the tutee\nbecome comfortable and confident in the subject, even if they occasionally\nmake mistakes.\n\n## Potential tutee anxieties\n\n 1. Your tutee may struggle to express exactly what they are looking to gain from lessons, and may doubt their ability to achieve their goals. It is essential to agree on realistic targets based on what they are ultimately hoping to achieve. If a tutee finds it difficult to articulate what they are aiming towards, avoid the kind of 'why' questions that can make someone feel on the spot.\n 2. Your tutee may feel obliged to defer to you. Your tutee may be a little intimidated: you should try to encourage them to express their opinions to build confidence. One-to-one sessions, whilst very useful because of their intensity may also be a little overwhelming to someone who is not used to being in the spotlight.\n 3. Your tutee may see you as an assessor. This is a difficult perception to overcome, especially if you're coaching your tutee towards an exam. The key here is to be open, friendly, to encourage the tutee's confidence and to make your style of teaching non-confrontational. Be careful that a tutee does not feel unable to express their lack of confidence in fear of incurring your wrath!\n 4. Your tutee may be confused as to how to work together with a tutor in a lesson, having never had a one-to-one before. Whilst some people may quickly take the lead and specify what they want from lessons, others will be unsure and will look to you to establish a power dynamic. Here, informal feedback is essential so you are aware if the tutee feels they are not getting what they need.\n\n## Encouraging tutees to contribute\n\nTutees are more likely to engage when:\n\n * They feel comfortable around you\n * You show them respect and support, especially when they make mistakes\n * Learning is seen as a co-operative exercise, not a confrontational one\n * You both agree upon realistic and achievable tasks\n * They are encouraged to contribute, not just to be lectured to\n * Feedback is frequent so communication breakdowns do not occur\n * They are presented with open-ended questions that are not too 'leading'\n\n## Directing discussions\n\n### Think about:\n\n * Regularly giving supportive, constructive feedback\n * Encouraging broader or deeper focus\n * Correcting misunderstanding in a non-confrontational way\n\n### Feedback on tutees' skills/abilities\n\n * Link feedback to specific positives/mistakes\n * Comment on use of particular skills\n * Be encouraging and friendly!\n\n### Balancing tutor/tutee contributions\n\n * Review how often you intervene\n * Balance feedback with space\n * Encourage quiet tutees, but don't overpower them\n\n### Closing lessons\n\nTo determine how your tutee feels the lessons are progressing, ask open ended\nquestions such as these:\n\n * What has been the most significant thing you've learned today?\n * Do you have any questions after today's lesson?\n\nIf you have any homework for the tutee, spend time discussing how they should\ntackle it. Remember: the tutee may not have time to do extensive exercises, or\nindeed may not have the inclination to do so! Homework density must ultimately\nbe decided on their terms.\n\n## Not contributing\n\nAvoid spelling out the answer to an unresponsive tutee. Instead, try framing\nthe question in a different way. Give some encouragement: tutees can become\ndisheartened and cease trying if they think their efforts are futile. Re-\nevaluate the task you are setting them and make sure it's manageable.\n\n## Self-evaluation checklist\n\nAs you work with more clients you may wish to start self-evaluating to\nremember what worked/what didn't, in addition to any client feedback you've\nreceived on the site. Below is some food for thought to help your\nintrospection:\n\nHow well did I .....?\| Very Well\| Satisfactory\| Could Be Better \n---\|---\|---\|--- \nPrepare for the session \nGet the session underway (establish aims, etc) \nAsk questions and prompt the tutee \nHandle the tutee's comments and questions \nRespond to the tutee as an individual \nKeep the focus on the main topic \nHelp sustain tutee interest \nProvide help when tutees encountered difficulties \nEnsure key points were drawn out \nBring things to a close and set out homework \n \n * How does it work?\n * FAQs\n * Testimonials\n * New to Tutoring?\n * Tutoring Tips\n * Current Opportunities\n * Invite Friends\n * Register as a Tutor\n\n## Login\n\n * How Does It Work?\n\n * Our Customers Say\n * “First lesson is tomorrow evening Wes Green Ask me to rate him when we have had a lesson” Wesley, Nantwich rating Charles, English tutor\n\n## Find a Tutor!\n\n * Latest Reviews\n * Trust Score 9.5 from 1,267 customer reviews\n * \"First Tutors seem very concerned with checking security of tutors and offer good advice on this too as a back up (e.g. w...\" Anna - 19/08/2016\n * Read more of our reviews on:\n\n * Featured Tutor\n * Francisco (Dr)Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology\n\n * Popular Searches\n * London tutors\n * Birmingham tutors\n * English tutors\n * Maths tutors\n\n * International Sites\n * First Tutors: Australia\n * First Tutors: New Zealand\n * First Tutors: Canada\n * First Tutors: Ireland\n * First Tutors: South Africa\n * Pronto Ripetizioni\n\n * Peace Of Mind\n * Reference Checked... ✔\n * Identity Verified... ✔\n * Client Reviewed... ✔\n * 7 Day Support... ✔\n\n * Marketplace Requests\n * A-Level, IB or Highers History near CW8 121/08/2016\n * Adult/Casual learner English near BH25 521/08/2016\n * GCSE or National 3-5 English near G82 121/08/2016\n * Marketplace RSS Feed\n\n * In the community...\n * 4 easy ways to expand your child's vocabulary 09/08/2016\n * 8 tips to keep your child academically minded over the summer holidays 03/08/2016\n * The best free 11plus resources 28/07/2016\n * Blog RSS Feed\n\n * Site Map\n * Legals\n * Accessibility\n * Regions\n * Subjects\n * Guides\n * Feedback\n * Links\n * Contact Us\n\n©2005-2016 First Tutors (EduNation LTD)\n\nshow instructions hide instructions\n\nContinuing to use First Tutors means that you agree to our use of cookies.\nCookie policy \| Dismiss.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.thepennyhoarder.com/start-a-tutoring-business-this-weekend-how-to-find-paying-clients/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20161221012223/http://www.thepennyhoarder.com/start-a-tutoring-business-this-weekend-how-to-find-paying-clients/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Start a Tutoring Business THIS Weekend (& How to Find Paying Clients) · The Penny Hoarder", "passages": [ "Education is one of the world’s leading industries and by the year 2017 the private tutoring market alone is expected to top $100 billion.", "Parents are worried about the quality of their children’s education. Class sizes continue to grow and schools aren’t able to meet individual needs, yet parents often lack time to help their own kids with schoolwork.", "That’s good news for your business, but also for your competitors. Your success depends on smart, strategic marketing. This includes a successful email marketing campaign. There are nearly unlimited ways to promote yourself, but unless they are cost-effective they aren’t worth your time and money. Fortunately marketing can be very affordable, and fun, too.", "Developing a marketing plan based on your overall business goals will keep you focused and help identify the strongest promotional options.", "Consider the specific services you offer. Do you specialize in some subjects? Or provide tutoring? You’re marketing yourself as well as your business, because tutoring is very personal. Why are you the best choice, as opposed to another tutor?", "Consider your target audience. With younger students you’re advertising to parents, whereas with older students you’re advertising directly to them.", "Consider the size of your sales territory. Perhaps you have a franchise business, or you’re independent, operating from a store-front, your home, or your students’ homes. Your territory has to be large enough to provide plenty of prospects to support your business. Unless your students always come to you, how far are you willing to travel?", "Unless you have a very large budget, typical mass media – including print and direct mail – aren’t good choices for a specialized service like tutoring. However, local radio and cable TV can be cost-effective, and a direct mail campaign might be worthwhile if you concentrate on a small area with a high concentration of prospects.", "Yellow Pages advertising is expensive, and while it gets criticized as no longer being effective in the Internet-age, it’s still something you might consider.", "On the other hand, a high quality brochure, small posters and business cards can be very versatile. Post them anywhere families gather or you find community bulletin boards — public libraries, community centers, sports facilities, coffee shops, grocery stores. Periodically check your posts and replenish if necessary.", "Local public and private schools. Build relationships with teachers and guidance counselors and leave behind brochures, cards or a poster.", "Join the Chamber of Commerce and attend networking gatherings. Join other leads groups, Rotary, teacher or tutor organizations including LinkedIn groups. Offer to speak at PTA, service clubs and other community groups. Request testimonials from students, parents, teachers.", "A good website – with good search engine optimization (SEO) — is your most important marketing tool. A professional look says everything about you and your business, but you don’t have to unload lots of cash to get an appealing and high-functioning site. Include all your course offerings and those all- important testimonials. Offer downloadable articles as well as your brochure. Put your web address on all other marketing materials.", "Many people these days do everything they can to block traditional advertising, which is one reason why social media marketing is so important these days. And it’s free. So create a presence on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and make the most of them with visuals and testimonials. You can connect with prospects, convert them to customers and expand your marketing reach with online sharing and recommendations.", "Learn about content marketing to improve your SEO and maximize your online branding opportunities. Content drives people to your website, so create an e-newsletter and a blog, posting information readers can use, not just self- promotion. Make a short video about how to study, how to pick a tutor, etc.", "Always work to capture your prospects email addresses with “sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter and get your first class free” or some other enticement. ASK readers to forward or share your posts. And make sure your brochure, blog and e-newsletter have a look that’s consistent with your website.", "Penny Hoarder: Advertising via search engines should be a priority for any tutoring business. If you’re not familiar with Adwords, take a look at the image below to get an idea of what I mean. Those listings up at the top are sponsored and a great way to get your name in front of new clients...", "Because pay-per-click (PPC) advertising can be very tightly targeted, it can be quite cost-effective even if your business is very small or strictly local. Set a budget so you don’t overspend, and get professional assistance to assure the best return on your investment.", "Take advantage of free online advertising via Craigslist or other sites. Or create a Groupon offer – you might not profit from it, but you can get excellent visibility.", "Partner with other local businesses that cater to your age students. Create cross-promotions such as “complete 10 tutoring sessions and get 15% off” your partner’s products.", "Say yes to sponsorships that will put your name in front of students or parents — ball games, school activities, community events, etc.", "Put a sign on your car. You can wrap the whole thing, or just use adhesive or magnetic signs, but make them consistent with your other visuals and keep your vehicle clean.", "If your business operates as a private school, you may be eligible to become a Supplemental Education Services Provider through the No Child Left Behind Act.", "Take the same advice you’d give your students – do your homework. Then track all your marketing efforts to determine what works best and most cost- effectively. Refine what’s working and eliminate everything else. And keep at it, because repetition and consistency are the keys to marketing success.", "I was fresh out of college, making $33K per year and facing $18,000 in student loans. So I started working on a side hustle... and another, and another.", "If your iPhone 6s has been disrupting your life by randomly turning off, you're not alone. Check to see if you qualify for a free fix.", "Want a family Christmas photo -- even if your children are the four-legged kind? Here’s when to head to PetSmart for a free pet photo with Santa.", "Bored with your music selection? This Spotify Premium trial is so cheap, we can’t find a reason to not try it.", "Are you a couch potato? Here’s how to make money watching videos online -- an extra $2,700 per year, to be exact.", "Cover letters are hard to write. And if you make these common cover letter mistakes, your application’s going straight in the garbage.", "Halloween is a great time to pick up seasonal jobs and side hustles that will help you make a little extra cash for your holiday shopping. Here are some of our favorite creative, spooky and fun ways to make money on the side. Which ones will you try?", "Break out those silky pajamas -- or buy a new, discounted pair -- because Nordstrom Rack is hiring for this full-time work-from-home job.", "Want to work in the auto repair industry, minus the grease? This startup is hiring work-from-home jobs. Here’s how to apply...", "Ready for a new bank account? Get a huge sign-up bonus when you create an account at these four banks.", "If you’ve ever wondered if you can get paid to lose weight, the answer is yes. This company will pay you up to $10,000, just for getting more healthy.", "© 2016 Taylor Media Corp. - All rights reserved. The PENNY HOARDERSM, SM, and SM are service marks of Taylor Media Corp. Other marks contained on this website are the property of their respective owners. Taylor Media Corp. is not licensed by or affiliated with any third-party marks on its website and they do not endorse, authorize, or sponsor our content except as noted herein. Please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.", "Join The Penny Hoarder newsletter for the latest news and money making tips. Your e-mail address won’t be sold to any 3rd party. Say No to spam!", "Join The Penny Hoarder newsletter for the latest news and money making tips. Your e-mail address won’t be sold to any 3rd party. Say No to spam!" ] }, "parsed_md": "Start a Tutoring Business THIS Weekend (& How to Find Paying Clients) · The\nPenny Hoarder\n\nHow to Make Money\n\n# Start a Tutoring Business THIS Weekend (& How to Find Paying Clients)\n\nAugust 12, 2013\n\nby Kyle Taylor Founder\n\n0SHARES\n\nShare Share\n\nThis is a guest post by Bill Hazelton\n\nEducation is one of the world’s leading industries and by the year 2017 the\nprivate tutoring market alone is expected to top $100 billion.\n\nParents are worried about the quality of their children’s education. Class\nsizes continue to grow and schools aren’t able to meet individual needs, yet\nparents often lack time to help their own kids with schoolwork.\n\nSchools are testing all age students more frequently, and college prospects\nhave to pass placement and scholarship tests.\n\nNo wonder the demand for tutoring is growing.\n\nThat’s good news for your business, but also for your competitors. Your\nsuccess depends on smart, strategic marketing. This includes a successful\nemail marketing campaign. There are nearly unlimited ways to promote yourself,\nbut unless they are cost-effective they aren’t worth your time and money.\nFortunately marketing can be very affordable, and fun, too.\n\n### 1\\. Create a plan\n\nDeveloping a marketing plan based on your overall business goals will keep you\nfocused and help identify the strongest promotional options.\n\nConsider the specific services you offer. Do you specialize in some subjects?\nOr provide tutoring? You’re marketing yourself as well as your business,\nbecause tutoring is very personal. Why are you the best choice, as opposed to\nanother tutor?\n\nConsider your target audience. With younger students you’re advertising to\nparents, whereas with older students you’re advertising directly to them.\n\nConsider the size of your sales territory. Perhaps you have a franchise\nbusiness, or you’re independent, operating from a store-front, your home, or\nyour students’ homes. Your territory has to be large enough to provide plenty\nof prospects to support your business. Unless your students always come to\nyou, how far are you willing to travel?\n\nYour business type and size will dictate what kinds of advertising make the\nmost sense for you.\n\n### 2\\. Look beyond traditional advertising methods\n\nUnless you have a very large budget, typical mass media – including print and\ndirect mail – aren’t good choices for a specialized service like tutoring.\nHowever, local radio and cable TV can be cost-effective, and a direct mail\ncampaign might be worthwhile if you concentrate on a small area with a high\nconcentration of prospects.\n\nYellow Pages advertising is expensive, and while it gets criticized as no\nlonger being effective in the Internet-age, it’s still something you might\nconsider.\n\nOn the other hand, a high quality brochure, small posters and business cards\ncan be very versatile. Post them anywhere families gather or you find\ncommunity bulletin boards — public libraries, community centers, sports\nfacilities, coffee shops, grocery stores. Periodically check your posts and\nreplenish if necessary.\n\n### 3\\. Network, network, network...\n\nWord-of-mouth advertising is free, and third-party recommendations tend to\ncarry more weight than anything you say about yourself.\n\nYou can get referrals from:\n\n * Friends and classmates of your students.\n * Friends, neighbors and co-workers of your students’ parents.\n * Local public and private schools. Build relationships with teachers and guidance counselors and leave behind brochures, cards or a poster.\n * Coaches, whose team members must keep up their grades.\n * Your own friends and colleagues.\n\nJoin the Chamber of Commerce and attend networking gatherings. Join other\nleads groups, Rotary, teacher or tutor organizations including LinkedIn\ngroups. Offer to speak at PTA, service clubs and other community groups.\nRequest testimonials from students, parents, teachers.\n\n### 4\\. Online marketing is CRITICAL\n\nA good website – with good search engine optimization (SEO) — is your most\nimportant marketing tool. A professional look says everything about you and\nyour business, but you don’t have to unload lots of cash to get an appealing\nand high-functioning site. Include all your course offerings and those all-\nimportant testimonials. Offer downloadable articles as well as your brochure.\nPut your web address on all other marketing materials.\n\nMany people these days do everything they can to block traditional\nadvertising, which is one reason why social media marketing is so important\nthese days. And it’s free. So create a presence on Facebook, Twitter and\nLinkedIn and make the most of them with visuals and testimonials. You can\nconnect with prospects, convert them to customers and expand your marketing\nreach with online sharing and recommendations.\n\nLearn about content marketing to improve your SEO and maximize your online\nbranding opportunities. Content drives people to your website, so create an\ne-newsletter and a blog, posting information readers can use, not just self-\npromotion. Make a short video about how to study, how to pick a tutor, etc.\n\nAlways work to capture your prospects email addresses with “sign up for our\nquarterly e-newsletter and get your first class free” or some other\nenticement. ASK readers to forward or share your posts. And make sure your\nbrochure, blog and e-newsletter have a look that’s consistent with your\nwebsite.\n\n### 5\\. Be Seen Everywhere – A Few Places You Should Be Advertising\n\nPenny Hoarder: Advertising via search engines should be a priority for any\ntutoring business. If you’re not familiar with Adwords, take a look at the\nimage below to get an idea of what I mean. Those listings up at the top are\nsponsored and a great way to get your name in front of new clients...\n\nBecause pay-per-click (PPC) advertising can be very tightly targeted, it can\nbe quite cost-effective even if your business is very small or strictly local.\nSet a budget so you don’t overspend, and get professional assistance to assure\nthe best return on your investment.\n\nTake advantage of free online advertising via Craigslist or other sites. Or\ncreate a Groupon offer – you might not profit from it, but you can get\nexcellent visibility.\n\nHere are a few more potentially valuable ideas:\n\n * Offer referral incentives and family or other group discounts.\n * Hold an open house.\n * Offer free short workshops or seminars on learning-related subjects.\n * Advertise on retail merchandise bags or receipts.\n * Use promotional give-aways, but make sure they’re useful and relevant to your business.\n * Partner with other local businesses that cater to your age students. Create cross-promotions such as “complete 10 tutoring sessions and get 15% off” your partner’s products.\n * Say yes to sponsorships that will put your name in front of students or parents — ball games, school activities, community events, etc.\n * Write a periodic newspaper or trade journal article.\n * Put a sign on your car. You can wrap the whole thing, or just use adhesive or magnetic signs, but make them consistent with your other visuals and keep your vehicle clean.\n * If your business operates as a private school, you may be eligible to become a Supplemental Education Services Provider through the No Child Left Behind Act.\n\nTake the same advice you’d give your students – do your homework. Then track\nall your marketing efforts to determine what works best and most cost-\neffectively. Refine what’s working and eliminate everything else. And keep at\nit, because repetition and consistency are the keys to marketing success.\n\n#### Reader question: Have you ever tutored someone for cash? Or have you ever\nhired a tutor for your kids? 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Say No to spam!\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/bestpractices/peer_train_math.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210518072512/https://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/bestpractices/peer_train_math.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Peer Tutor Training- Math and Science Tips", "passages": [ "Come prepared Walking into a tutorial session prepared sends a clear, strong message to the students of the importance and pride you as a tutor place on the upcoming session. It is especially meaningful to follow up with the plan of action, objectives, and goals set during the last tutorial session. To do this, tutors model to the student a commitment and enthusiasm by coming prepared. Coming prepared includes:", "Step one: Always look at the problem in the book. Never trust that a student has set it up correctly.", "Step two: Ask student to explain the procedure s/he is using to solve the problem. You can troubleshoot and listen for erroneous logic or incorrect procedures at that time.", "Step three: Reinforce any correct procedures (e.g. \"This part is done correctly\", or \"You are target here\".) Then identify incorr4ect logic and ask the student to consider what else s/he might try. You can provide a hint, but avoid explanations until after the student has attempted a guess. (E.g. \"When you evaluate an integral, what do you evaluate first, the upper or lower part?\")", "Step four: To check for understanding have the student re-explain the procedure to you. Avoid asking questions like, \"Does that make sense to you?\" and \"Do you under5stand now?\"", "Step five: Disengage! Encourage the student to work the next problem on his/her own, but let him/her know you will check back. Do not get drawn into working the next problem with an insecure student. S/he needs to develop the ability to apply what s/he is learning without your supervision.", "Guide student: A math tutor should guide a student through the solution process. Ask the student leading questions that will direct the student towards the correct steps.", "If the student cannot get the correct answer and asks for help, the tutor should look at what the student has done and try to locate the error. Then have the student work a similar problem to make sure he/she has grasped the concept or procedure.", "Teach Concepts Tutoring goal should be to help students become an independent learner. In mathematics, it is important to teach concepts rather than just processes or procedures. For example, the tutor should explain why it is important to follow the \"order of operations\" rule, PEMDAS, rather than just showing the student how to do it.", "Encourage Students to Attend Class Some students believe getting help from a tutor is a substitute for attending class. Students having difficulty in math must realize time spent with a tutor is additional to classroom time.", "Address Math Anxiety Tutors will deal with students with varying degrees of math anxiety. Tutors should avoid using phrases such as, \"this is easy.\" Such phrases intimidate the student. If the student suffers from a high degree of math anxiety it may be helpful to refer the student to a counselor. Sometimes it is helpful to learn about the student's math background. If the tutor believes the student is enrolled in a course the tutee is not ready for, talk to the instructor.", "Don't Confuse the Student! If the tutor is unsure of a mathematical procedure or concept, check with a math instructor. It is helpful to find out what approach the text or instructor is using on a particular problem. A tutor using the same technique as the text or instructor will reinforce the concept or procedure, whereas using a different approach can confuse the student.", "Overcoming math and science anxiety Many people believe mathematics and sciences can be conquered only by certain kinds of people. This myth destroys potential, provides excuses and limits our possibilities. What is required is persistence and patience. Learning Math and Science takes time and effort, but it is worth the investment!", "Do not confine yourself to exact answers or processes. Most problems have more than one method for reaching an answer. Sometimes it is easier to work from an answer to a problem/question than vice-versa.", "Do not run away from your intuition since it could lead you towards a possible solution and understanding of the concept and application.", "Do not run away from math/science frustrations. Try to keep a journal where you jot down strengths, triumphs, areas to further address, and emotions about areas of study. Up" ] }, "parsed_md": "Peer Tutor Training- Math and Science Tips\n\nEffective Math Tutoring Tips\n\nIntroduction / How Peer Tutoring Works / Tutor Training / Students' Stories /\nResources\n\nCome Prepared / 5 Basic Steps / 5 Tips / Overcoming Anxiety\n\nThe following tips are courtesy of Lower Columbia College's Tutor Training\nHandbook, George Dennis, Supervisor.\n\nCome prepared Walking into a tutorial session prepared sends a clear, strong\nmessage to the students of the importance and pride you as a tutor place on\nthe upcoming session. It is especially meaningful to follow up with the plan\nof action, objectives, and goals set during the last tutorial session. To do\nthis, tutors model to the student a commitment and enthusiasm by coming\nprepared. Coming prepared includes:\n\n * Overcoming personal anxieties\n\n * Feeling comfortable with the subjects/material\n\n * Having a positive attitude and utilizing all available resources. \\\n\nFive basic steps for assisting math students\n\nStep one: Always look at the problem in the book. Never trust that a student\nhas set it up correctly.\n\nStep two: Ask student to explain the procedure s/he is using to solve the\nproblem. You can troubleshoot and listen for erroneous logic or incorrect\nprocedures at that time.\n\nStep three: Reinforce any correct procedures (e.g. \"This part is done\ncorrectly\", or \"You are target here\".) Then identify incorr4ect logic and ask\nthe student to consider what else s/he might try. You can provide a hint, but\navoid explanations until after the student has attempted a guess. (E.g. \"When\nyou evaluate an integral, what do you evaluate first, the upper or lower\npart?\")\n\nStep four: To check for understanding have the student re-explain the\nprocedure to you. Avoid asking questions like, \"Does that make sense to you?\"\nand \"Do you under5stand now?\"\n\nStep five: Disengage! Encourage the student to work the next problem on\nhis/her own, but let him/her know you will check back. Do not get drawn into\nworking the next problem with an insecure student. S/he needs to develop the\nability to apply what s/he is learning without your supervision.\n\nFive tips for math tutors Up\n\n 1. Guide student: A math tutor should guide a student through the solution process. Ask the student leading questions that will direct the student towards the correct steps.\n\nAvoid doing problems for the student.\n\nIf the student cannot get the correct answer and asks for help, the tutor\nshould look at what the student has done and try to locate the error. Then\nhave the student work a similar problem to make sure he/she has grasped the\nconcept or procedure.\n\n 2. Teach Concepts Tutoring goal should be to help students become an independent learner. In mathematics, it is important to teach concepts rather than just processes or procedures. For example, the tutor should explain why it is important to follow the \"order of operations\" rule, PEMDAS, rather than just showing the student how to do it.\n\nUnderstanding the concepts makes remembering the procedures easier.\n\n 3. Encourage Students to Attend Class Some students believe getting help from a tutor is a substitute for attending class. Students having difficulty in math must realize time spent with a tutor is additional to classroom time.\n\n 4. Address Math Anxiety Tutors will deal with students with varying degrees of math anxiety. Tutors should avoid using phrases such as, \"this is easy.\" Such phrases intimidate the student. If the student suffers from a high degree of math anxiety it may be helpful to refer the student to a counselor. Sometimes it is helpful to learn about the student's math background. If the tutor believes the student is enrolled in a course the tutee is not ready for, talk to the instructor.\n\n 5. Don't Confuse the Student! If the tutor is unsure of a mathematical procedure or concept, check with a math instructor. It is helpful to find out what approach the text or instructor is using on a particular problem. A tutor using the same technique as the text or instructor will reinforce the concept or procedure, whereas using a different approach can confuse the student.\n\nTutors are strongly encouraged to stay in touch with instructors of the\nstudents they work with. Up\n\nOvercoming math and science anxiety Many people believe mathematics and\nsciences can be conquered only by certain kinds of people. This myth destroys\npotential, provides excuses and limits our possibilities. What is required is\npersistence and patience. Learning Math and Science takes time and effort, but\nit is worth the investment!\n\nFive suggestions for overcoming math/science anxiety include:\n\n 1. Do not confine yourself to exact answers or processes. Most problems have more than one method for reaching an answer. Sometimes it is easier to work from an answer to a problem/question than vice-versa.\n\n 2. Do not use self-defeating talk. Use constructive self-talk when referring to your abilities in mathematics and science.\n\n 3. Do not run away from your intuition since it could lead you towards a possible solution and understanding of the concept and application.\n\n 4. Do not consider your questions dumb or stupid when something is unclear or questionable.\n\n 5. Do not run away from math/science frustrations. Try to keep a journal where you jot down strengths, triumphs, areas to further address, and emotions about areas of study. Up\n\nBack\n\n\|\n\n\"Tutors are strongly encouraged to stay in touch with instructors of the\nstudents with whom they work... \"\n\n 1. Guide the student\n\n 2. Teach concepts more than just processes\n\n 3. Encourage students to attend class\n\n 4. Address math anxiety\n\n 5. Don't confuse the student!\n\n \n---\|--- \n \nUI TRIO Training Home / Best Practices / Drop-in Tutoring / Commuter's Home /\nCareer Exploring / Service Learning / Peer Tutoring / Peer Review\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://uncw.edu:80/ulc/math/howtotutormath.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20171019123732/http://uncw.edu:80/ulc/math/howtotutormath.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "<how to tutor:MS:ULC:UNCW>", "passages": [ "Each subject area is different, and the basic skills needed to be successful in each area are often applied differently. The ability to do math is not the same as being able to read, yet both are essential life skills. The following are ways to help students apply math skills appropriately:", "When helping a group of students, tutors should take care not to hurry from student to student. Do not quickly find the student's mistake and move on. Take time to know if you need to explain concepts that precede the problem. Then discuss all parts of the problem and watch as the student tries another similar problem. Invite other students working on the same lesson to work together.", "Most students learn better in a relaxed setting where speed is not emphasized. They need time to digest information and formulate questions and opinions. How quickly math is worked is not as important as taking time to understand. Let students know that persistence and patience are keys to learning. When possible, check in with the student again to clarify understanding and answer new questions.", "Mathematics has a reputation for being very competitive. Students who work more slowly feel left behind and sometimes students will race through their work without fully understanding what they are doing. From time to time, have students work on problems or projects in small groups. Not only will students feel more involved with math by helping each other, they can also help each other with their feelings about mathematics.", "Make sure the student can understand what you are saying. Do not explain too rapidly, especially with students in the beginning or fundamental math courses. Many students have trouble enough understanding math, especially beginning algebra, without having to worry about clearly understanding the tutor.", "Math anxious students need to be reminded that they can do the work. Often they see only their mistakes. When looking at their work or helping them identify errors, be sure to point out what they have done right and give them praise. Consistently remind them that they can be successful math students.", "Students need feedback on how they have worked problems before they can really understand mathematics. Stress that when students do not get a correct answer, they shouldn't erase their work. Instead, encourage them to show you their work so you can explain what they've done right and what they've done wrong.", "The examples should be understood fully before the problems are tackled. Have the student explain aloud the method used to achieve the answer in the example.", "Using answers to set a target for calculations is not effective for strengthening math skills. It is just as important to master the correct method as it is to have the correct answer.", "Math is a subject that builds on concepts. It is difficult to learn new concepts when the previous lessons were not understood completely.", "People often make faulty assumptions about how math and science are learned. (e.g. If you can't explain how you got the answer, you've failed.)", "UNC Wilmington \| 601 S. College Road, Wilmington NC 28403 \| 910.962.3000 \| About this Site \| Copyright Notice \| Feedback \| Page maintained by T. Kunz" ] }, "parsed_md": "<how to tutor:MS:ULC:UNCW>\n\n# University Learning Center\n\n * About the ULC\n * Academic Achievement\n * Math Services\n\n * Math Lab\n * Math Appointments\n * Math Resources\n * Meet Our Tutors\n * Study Sessions\n * Supplemental Instruction\n * Tutoring Services\n * Writing Services\n\n# How to Tutor Math\n\nEach subject area is different, and the basic skills needed to be successful\nin each area are often applied differently. The ability to do math is not the\nsame as being able to read, yet both are essential life skills. The following\nare ways to help students apply math skills appropriately:\n\n * Sit down next to the student.\n\nWhen helping a group of students, tutors should take care not to hurry from\nstudent to student. Do not quickly find the student's mistake and move on.\nTake time to know if you need to explain concepts that precede the problem.\nThen discuss all parts of the problem and watch as the student tries another\nsimilar problem. Invite other students working on the same lesson to work\ntogether.\n\n * Practice patience and encouragement, not speed.\n\nMost students learn better in a relaxed setting where speed is not emphasized.\nThey need time to digest information and formulate questions and opinions. How\nquickly math is worked is not as important as taking time to understand. Let\nstudents know that persistence and patience are keys to learning. When\npossible, check in with the student again to clarify understanding and answer\nnew questions.\n\n * Encourage a cooperative and comfortable atmosphere.\n\nMathematics has a reputation for being very competitive. Students who work\nmore slowly feel left behind and sometimes students will race through their\nwork without fully understanding what they are doing. From time to time, have\nstudents work on problems or projects in small groups. Not only will students\nfeel more involved with math by helping each other, they can also help each\nother with their feelings about mathematics.\n\n * Speak clearly.\n\nMake sure the student can understand what you are saying. Do not explain too\nrapidly, especially with students in the beginning or fundamental math\ncourses. Many students have trouble enough understanding math, especially\nbeginning algebra, without having to worry about clearly understanding the\ntutor.\n\n * Acknowledge the correct things a student has done.\n\nMath anxious students need to be reminded that they can do the work. Often\nthey see only their mistakes. When looking at their work or helping them\nidentify errors, be sure to point out what they have done right and give them\npraise. Consistently remind them that they can be successful math students.\n\n * Give credit for how a problem is worked.\n\nStudents need feedback on how they have worked problems before they can really\nunderstand mathematics. Stress that when students do not get a correct answer,\nthey shouldn't erase their work. Instead, encourage them to show you their\nwork so you can explain what they've done right and what they've done wrong.\n\n * Make sure the student read the textbook lesson and tried the examples.\n\nThe examples should be understood fully before the problems are tackled. Have\nthe student explain aloud the method used to achieve the answer in the\nexample.\n\n * Answers should be used only to check if completed calculations are correct.\n\nUsing answers to set a target for calculations is not effective for\nstrengthening math skills. It is just as important to master the correct\nmethod as it is to have the correct answer.\n\n * Ask the student to explain what they are doing, step by step.\n\nThis will reinforce what they are doing correctly and allow you to hear where\nthey are getting in trouble.\n\n * Make sure all calculations are written.\n\nThese can be reviewed later to judge whether an error in calculation or method\noccurred.\n\n * Refer to past math homework, class notes, and previous tests.\n\nMath is a subject that builds on concepts. It is difficult to learn new\nconcepts when the previous lessons were not understood completely.\n\n * Relate math skills to real life situations.\n\nThis will reinforce the concepts presented.\n\n * Look out for shaky assumptions.\n\nPeople often make faulty assumptions about how math and science are learned.\n(e.g. If you can't explain how you got the answer, you've failed.)\n\nAdapted from a presentation by: Nathalie Vega, Math Lab Supervisor, San\nJacinto College\n\nFive Tips for Tutoring Math\n\nMS Handbook Homepage\n\n#### The University\n\n * Academics\n * Admissions\n * Arts\n * Athletics\n * Financial Aid\n * Giving\n * International\n * Library\n * Offices & Services\n * Research\n\n#### Academic Units\n\n * Graduate School\n * Cameron School of Business\n * Watson College of Education\n * College of Arts & Sciences\n * College of Health & Human Services\n * Center for Marine Science\n\n#### Helpful Links\n\n * Accessibility\n * Alumni\n * Calendar\n * Current Students\n * Diversity\n * Emergency & Safety\n * Jobs\n * News\n * Title IX\n * Virtual Tour\n * Visit\n\nUNC Wilmington \| 601 S. 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1,303,310	How To Get Medical Marijuana	To get medical marijuana, start by making sure it's offered in the state where you live, then find out which medical conditions automatically qualify you to receive medical marijuana. If your health issue isn't on the list, make an appointment with your doctor so you can talk about your condition and, if it's deemed medically necessary, your doctor will write you a prescription. Then, take your prescription and state-issued photo ID to the public health department to register for your medical ID card.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20191025000642/https://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000881", "http://web.archive.org/web/20161103032104/http://unitedpatientsgroup.com:80/blog/2012/03/28/common-courtesy-no-nonsense-medical-marijuana-advice", "http://web.archive.org/web/20220112051256/https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx", "http://web.archive.org/web/20201124094745/https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/the-truth-about-medical-marijuana-card-privacy/Content?oid=3426638", "http://web.archive.org/web/20190417090313/http://canorml.org/prop/sb420IDcards.htm" ]	train	1,380	[ { "original_url": "https://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20191025000642/https://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000881", "parsed_text": { "title": "Legal Medical Marijuana States and DC", "passages": [ "We encourage people to link to this regularly updated page. However, reprinting this content, in part or in full, is not allowed without prior written permission from ProCon.org. Please see our reprinting policy for details. For a list of sources used to compile this information, please see our sources page.", "Why are some states not on this list? Our list includes states that have legalized use of the marijuana plant for medical purposes. States that limit use to the nonpsychoactive marijuana extract called cannabidiol (CBD) are not included on this list, although we do keep track of those legal CBD states in our resource States with Laws Specifically about Legal Cannabidiol (CBD). Also not included are states whose legalization laws require physicians to \"prescribe\" marijuana (an illegal act under federal law) vs. \"recommend\" marijuana (considered protected free speech between doctor and patient), as well as states that have passed \"affirmative defense\" laws in which arrested marijuana users are allowed to mention medical use in their defense.", "All states require proof of residency to apply to be qualifying patients, although the length of time considered to be a resident varies by state.", "Karen O'Keefe, JD, Director of State Policies for Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), stated the following in a July 16, 2018 email to ProCon.org:", "Karen O'Keefe, JD , Director of State Policies for Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), stated the following in a July 16, 2018 email to ProCon.org:", "Several states with legal medical marijuana received letters from their respective United States Attorney's offices explaining that marijuana is a schedule I substance and that the federal government considers growing, distribution, or possession of marijuana to be a federal crime regardless of the state laws. An Aug. 29, 2013 Department of Justice memo clarified the government's prosecutorial priorities and stated that the federal government would rely on state and local law enforcement to \"address marijuana activity through enforcement of their own narcotics laws.\"", "From the 1970s to the 1990s, several states passed symbolic laws that liberalized their medical marijuana policies to some degree. For example, some states wrote laws that legalized medical marijuana with a physician's prescription, however, those laws are considered symbolic because federal law prohibits physicians from \"prescribing\" marijuana, a schedule I drug. Five examples include: Virginia (Mar. 27, 1979), New Hampshire (Apr. 23, 1981), Connecticut (July 1, 1981), Wisconsin (Apr. 20, 1988), and Louisiana (July 23, 1991). Some states wrote laws creating research programs to investigate medical use of marijuana; others allowed for \"medical necessity” as a defense in state court. None of these laws made marijuana available to patients with a doctor’s recommendation, and are thus considered symbolic.", "Removed state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who possess written documentation from their physician advising that they \"might benefit from the medical use of marijuana.\"", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV or AIDS, any chronic or debilitating disease or treatment for such diseases, which produces conditions that may be alleviated by the medical use of the marijuana: cachexia; severe pain; severe nausea; seizures, including those that are characteristic of epilepsy; or persistent muscle spasms, including those that are characteristic or multiple sclerosis. Other conditions are subject to approval by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.", "Possession/Cultivation: Patients (or their primary caregivers) may legally possess no more than one ounce of usable marijuana, and may cultivate no more than six marijuana plants, of which no more than three may be mature. The law establishes a confidential state-run patient registry that issues identification cards to qualifying patients.", "Mandates all patients seeking legal protection under this act to enroll in the state patient registry and possess a valid identification card. Patients not enrolled in the registry will no longer be able to argue the \"affirmative defense of medical necessity\" if they are arrested on marijuana charges.", "Allows registered qualifying patients (who must have a physician's written certification that they have been diagnosed with a debilitating condition and that they would likely receive benefit from marijuana) to obtain marijuana from a registered nonprofit dispensary, and to possess and use medical marijuana to treat the condition.", "Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services to establish a registration and renewal application system for patients and nonprofit dispensaries. Requires a web-based verification system for law enforcement and dispensaries to verify registry identification cards. Allows certification of a number of dispensaries not to exceed 10% of the number of pharmacies in the state (which would cap the number of dispensaries around 124).", "Specifies that a registered patient's use of medical marijuana is to be considered equivalent to the use of any other medication under the direction of a physician and does not disqualify a patient from medical care, including organ transplants.", "Specifies that employers may not discriminate against registered patients unless that employer would lose money or licensing under federal law. Employers also may not penalize registered patients solely for testing positive for marijuana in drug tests, although the law does not authorize patients to use, possess, or be impaired by marijuana on the employment premises or during the hours of employment.", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe and chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures (including epilepsy), severe or persistent muscle spasms (including multiple sclerosis). Starting Jan.1, 2015, PTSD was added to the list.", "Possession/Cultivation: Qualified patients or their registered designated caregivers may obtain up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a 14-day period from a registered nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary. If the patient lives more than 25 miles from the nearest dispensary, the patient or caregiver may cultivate up to 12 marijuana plants in an enclosed, locked facility.", "Amended: Senate Bill 1443 Effective: Signed by Governor Jan Brewer on May 7, 2013 \"Specifies the prohibition to possess or use marijuana on a postsecondary educational institution campus does not apply to medical research projects involving marijuana that are conducted on the campus, as authorized by applicable federal approvals and on approval of the applicable university institutional review board.\"", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"Qualifying patients can obtain medical marijuana from a dispensary, the qualifying patient's designated caregiver, another qualifying patient, or, if authorized to cultivate, from home cultivation.\" The Department will provide \"a list of registered dispensaries to a qualifying patient who is not authorized to cultivate marijuana plants when issuing the qualifying patient's registry identification card.\" On Dec. 6, 2012, the state's first dispensary, Arizona Organix, opened in Glendale. ADHS, \"Qualifying Patients FAQs,\" azdhs.gov (accessed Feb. 20, 2019)", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Tourette's syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, PTSD, severe arthritis, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer's disease; A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following: cachexia or wasting syndrome; peripheral neuropathy; intractable pain, which is pain that has not responded to ordinary medications, treatment, or surgical measures for more than six months; severe nausea; seizures, including without limitation those characteristic of epilepsy; or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including without limitation those characteristic of multiple sclerosis; Any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the Department of Health.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"To be protected under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act, your marijuana must be labeled from one of the Arkansas dispensaries... Qualifying registered patients and their designated caregivers cannot grow or cultivate medical marijuana.\" ADH, \"Medical Marijuana FAQ's,\" healthy.arkansas.gov (accessed Feb. 20, 2019)", "Accepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes, upon completion of the visiting patient form and providing proof of a registry identification card from another state.", "Removes state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who possess a \"written or oral recommendation\" from their physician that he or she \"would benefit from medical marijuana.\" Patients diagnosed with any debilitating illness where the medical use of marijuana has been \"deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician\" are afforded legal protection under this act.", "Approved Conditions: AIDS, anorexia, arthritis, cachexia, cancer, chronic pain, glaucoma, migraine, persistent muscle spasms, including spasms associated with multiple sclerosis, seizures, including seizures associated with epilepsy, severe nausea; Other chronic or persistent medical symptoms.", "Imposes statewide guidelines outlining how much medicinal marijuana patients may grow and possess. S.B. 420 grants implied legal protection to the state's medicinal marijuana dispensaries, stating, \"Qualified patients, persons with valid identification cards, and the designated primary caregivers of qualified patients ... who associate within the state of California in order collectively or cooperatively to cultivate marijuana for medical purposes, shall not solely on the basis of that fact be subject to state criminal sanctions.\"", "Possession/Cultivation: Qualified patients and their primary caregivers may possess no more than eight ounces of dried marijuana and six mature (or 12 immature) marijuana plants.", "Challenge to Possession Limits: On Jan. 21, 2010, the California Supreme Court affirmed (S164830) the May 22, 2008 Second District Court of Appeals ruling in the Kelly Case that the possession limits set by SB 420 violate the California constitution because the voter-approved Prop. 215 can only be amended by the voters.", "A California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of Public Affairs representative wrote the following in a Dec. 7, 2010 email to ProCon.org: \"CDPH does not oversee the amounts that a patient may possess or grow. When asked what a patient can possess, patients are referred to www.courtinfo.ca.gov, case S164830 which is the Kelly case, changing the amounts a patient can possess from 8 oz, 6 mature plants or 12 immature plants to 'the amount needed for a patient's personal use.'\"", "As of 2019, California's medical marijuana program website stated, \"Per Health and Safety Code Section 11362.77, a qualified patient or primary caregiver may possess no more than eight (8) ounces of dried marijuana per qualified patient. In addition, a qualified patient or primary caregiver may also maintain no more than six (6) mature or twelve (12) immature marijuana plants.\"", "On Oct. 9, 2015, Gov. Jerry Brown signed three bills to regulate California's medical marijuana industry: AB 243, AB 266, and SB 643. The bills cover licensing requirements for cultivation, transportation, distribution, and more.", "Proposition 64, passed by 57.13% of voters on Nov. 8, 2016, added five new medical marijuana statutes to the Health and Safety Code, including increased protections for patients and exemption from paying retail sales tax on marijuana for card holders.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program is not authorized to provide information on acquiring marijuana or other related products.\" \"Medical Marijuana Program Frequently Asked Questions,\" cdph.ca.gov (accessed Feb. 20, 2019)", "\"The California Department of Public Health's MMP does not have jurisdiction over medical marijuana cooperatives, dispensaries, or collectives. For questions related to these areas, please contact your local city or county business licensing office.\" \"Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program,\" cdph.ca.gov (accessed Mar. 1, 2016)", "Removes state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who possess written documentation from their physician affirming that he or she suffers from a debilitating condition and advising that they \"might benefit from the medical use of marijuana.\" (Patients must possess this documentation prior to an arrest.)", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS positive, cachexia; severe pain; severe nausea; seizures, including those that are characteristic of epilepsy; persistent muscle spasms, including those that are characteristic of multiple sclerosis; PTSD; autism spectrum disorder; and all conditions for which opioids could be prescribed to treat. Other conditions are subject to approval by the Colorado Board of Health.", "Possession/Cultivation: A patient or a primary caregiver who has been issued a Medical Marijuana Registry identification card may possess no more than two ounces of a usable form of marijuana and not more than six marijuana plants, with three or fewer being mature, flowering plants that are producing a usable form of marijuana.", "Patients who do not join the registry or possess greater amounts of marijuana than allowed by law may argue the \"affirmative defense of medical necessity\" if they are arrested on marijuana charges.", "Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed the bills into law and stated the following in a June 7, 2010 press release:", "\"House Bill 1284 provides a regulatory framework for dispensaries, including giving local communities the ability to ban or place sensible and much-needed controls on the operation, location and ownership of these establishments.", "Senate Bill 109 will help prevent fraud and abuse, ensuring that physicians who authorize medical marijuana for their patients actually perform a physical exam, do not have a DEA flag on their medical license and do not have a financial relationship with a dispensary.\"", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) website provides a list of licensed Medical Marijuana Centers.", "HB 5389 -- Signed into law by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy (D) on May 31, 2012 Approved: By House 96-51, by Senate 21-13 Effective: Some sections from passage (May 4, 2012), other sections on Oct. 1, 2012", "\"A qualifying patient shall register with the Department of Consumer Protection... prior to engaging in the palliative use of marijuana. A qualifying patient who has a valid registration certificate... shall not be subject to arrest or prosecution, penalized in any manner,... or denied any right or privilege.\"", "Patients must be Connecticut residents at least 18 years of age to qualify for a registration certificate. \"Prison inmates, or others under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, would not qualify, regardless of their medical condition.\"", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity, epilepsy, cachexia, wasting syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sickle cell disease, post laminectomy syndrome with chronic radiculopathy, severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, ALS, ulcerative colitis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, irreversible spinal cord injury with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity, terminal illness requiring end-of-life care, uncontrolled intractable seizure disorder, spasticity or neuropathic pain associated with fibromyalgia, severe rheumatoid arthritis, post herpetic neuralgia, hydrocephalus with intractable headache, intractable headache syndromes, neuropathic facial pain, muscular dystrophy, osteogenesis imperfecta, and chronic neuropathic pain associated with degenerative spinal disorders.", "For Patients under 18: cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, irreversible spinal cord injury with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity, severe epilepsy, terminal illness requiring end-of-life care, uncontrolled intractable seizure disorder, muscular dystrophy, and osteogenesis imperfecta.", "Possession/Cultivation: \"The maximum allowable monthly amount is 2.5 ounces unless your physician indicates a lesser amount is appropriate.\" \"Qualifying Patient FAQs, ct.gov (accessed Apr. 9, 2019)", "Updates: On Apr. 3, 2014, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection announced the names and locations of the first six dispensary facilities that will be authorized by the state. The first dispensary opened on Aug. 20, 2014.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: Connecticut's Medical Marijuana Program website has a list of dispensary facilities.", "Under this law, a patient is only protected from arrest if his or her physician certifies, in writing, that the patient has a specified debilitating medical condition and that the patient would receive therapeutic benefit from medical marijuana. The patient must send a copy of the written certification to the state Department of Health and Social Services, and the Department will issue an ID card after verifying the information. As long as the patient is in compliance with the law, there will be no arrest.", "The law does not allow patients or caregivers to grow marijuana at home, but it does allow for the state-regulated, non-profit distribution of medical marijuana by compassion centers.", "Approved Conditions: Terminal illness, cancer, HIV/AIDS, decompensated cirrhosis, ALS, agitation of Alzheimer's disease, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), intractable epilepsy, autism with aggressive behavior, glaucoma, chronic debilitating migraine; A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe, debilitating pain that has not responded to previously prescribed medication or surgical measure for more than three months, or for which other treatment options produced serious side effects, intractable nausea, seizures, or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those characteristic of Multiple Sclerosis", "Pediatric Patient Qualifying Conditions - intractable epilepsy, a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition where they have failed treatment for cachexia or wasting syndrome, intractable nausea, or severe, painful, persistent muscle spasms, and autism with self-injurious or aggressive behavior. \"Medical Marijuana Patients and Caregivers: Qualifying Debilitating Medical Conditions,\" dhss.delaware.gov (accessed Feb. 8, 2017)", "Possession/Cultivation: Patients 18 and older with a Delaware registry identification card may possess up to six ounces of marijuana. A registered compassion center may not dispense more than three ounces of marijuana to a registered qualifying patient in any fourteen-day period, and a patient may register with only one compassion center. Home cultivation is not allowed. Senate Bill 17 contains a provision that allows for an affirmative defense for individuals \"in possession of no more than six ounces of usable marijuana.\"", "Updates: On June 23, 2015, Gov. Markell signed Rylie's Law, SB 90, which allows the use of non-smoked cannabis oil that is no more than 7% THC for minors with intractable epilepsy or dystonia.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The State currently recognizes properly permitted compassion centers as the only legal way to obtain marijuana.\" \"Delaware Office of Medical Marijuana Patient Information,\" dhss.delaware.gov (accessed Feb. 8, 2017)", "\"Allows medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating medical conditions as determined by a licensed Florida physician. Allows caregivers to assist patients' medical use of marijuana. The Department of Health shall register and regulate centers that produce and distribute marijuana for medical purposes and shall issue identification cards to patients and caregivers. Applies only to Florida law. Does not immunize violations of federal law or any non-medical use, possession or production of marijuana.\" Allows for Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers to be registered by the Department of Health.", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, a terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the physician certification, and chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying medical condition or that originates from a qualifying medical condition and persists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition.", "Update: Florida's House and Senate passed SB 8A, which outlines regulations for the implementation of Amendment 2, during a special session on June 9, 2017. Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill into law on June 23, 2017.", "On May 25, 2018, a circuit court judge in Florida ruled that the state legislature's ban on smoked medical marijuana is unconstitutional because it conflicts with the intent of the constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana that was passed by voters in 2016. On Mar. 18, 2019, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 182 into law, which repealed the previous ban on smokable marijuana so that patients may possess marijuana in forms intended for smoking.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The Office of Medical Marijuana Use lists the available medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTC) on its website. There were 114 licensed MMTCs as of Apr. 10, 2019.>", "Removes state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who possess a signed statement from their physician affirming that he or she suffers from a debilitating condition and that the \"potential benefits of medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the health risks.\" The law establishes a mandatory, confidential state-run patient registry that issues identification cards to qualifying patients.", "Approved conditions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), cancer, glaucoma, lupus, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS, PTSD; a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following: Cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis or Crohn's disease.", "Possession/Cultivation: The amount of marijuana that may be possessed jointly between the qualifying patient and the primary caregiver is an \"adequate supply,\" not to exceed 10 plants and no more than four ounces of usable marijuana jointly between a registered patient and caregiver.", "Establishes a medical marijuana registry special fund to pay for the program and transfers the medical marijuana program from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Public Health by no later than Jan. 1, 2015.", "Redefines \"adequate supply\" as seven marijuana plants, whether immature or mature [updated to 10 plants in 2017], and four ounces of usable marijuana at any given time; stipulates that physician recommendations will have to be made by the qualifying patient's primary care physician.", "A qualifying patient or primary caregiver... shall be allowed to purchase no more than four ounces of marijuana within a consecutive period of fifteen days.\"", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: A total of eight medical marijuana dispensary licenses were issued in Apr. 2016, and are listed on the program website.", "Accepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes: Out-of-state patients with a valid card issued by another state may apply for two 60-day terms per calendar year. The application cost is $49.50 and the patient must have a condition approved for medical marijuana use in Hawaii.", "House Bill 1 Approved: Apr. 17, 2013 by House, 61-57 and May 17, 2013 by Senate, 35-21 Signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn on Aug. 1, 2013 Effective: Jan. 1, 2014 until July 1, 2020", "The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act establishes a patient registry program, protects registered qualifying patients and registered designated caregivers from \"arrest, prosecution, or denial of any right or privilege,\" and allows for the registration of cultivation centers and dispensing organizations. Once the act goes into effect, \"a tax is imposed upon the privilege of cultivating medical cannabis at a rate of 7% of the sales price per ounce.\"", "Approved Conditions: Alzheimer's disease, HIV/AIDS, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Arnold-Chiari malformation, cancer, causalgia, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, Crohn's disease, CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome Type II), dystonia, fibrous dysplasia, glaucoma, hepatitis C, hydrocephalus, hydromyelia, interstitial cystitis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, myoclonus, nail- patella syndrome, neurofibromatosis, Parkinson's disease, post-concussion syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, residual limb pain, rheumatoid arthritis, seizures (including those characteristic of epilepsy), severe fibromyalgia, Sjogren's syndrome, spinal cord disease (including but not limited to arachnoiditis), spinal cord injury, spinocerebellar ataxia, syringomyelia, Tarlov cysts, tourette syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and cachexia/wasting syndrome, alternative to opioid treatment, autism, chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, osteoarthritis, anorexia nervosa, Ehler-Danlos Syndrome, Neuro-Behcet's Autoimmune Disease, neuropathy, polycystic kidney disease, and superior canal dehiscence syndrome.", "On July 20, 2014, Gov. Quinn signed Senate Bill 2636, which amended the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act to allow children under 18 to be treated with non-smokable forms of medical marijuana for the same conditions orginially approved for adults. An underage patient's parent or guardian must serve as caregiver, and signatures from two doctors are required. The bill, which became effective Jan. 1, 2015, also added seizures, including those related to epilepsy, to the list of approved conditions.", "Possession/Cultivation: \"Adequate supply\" is defined as \"2.5 ounces of usable cannabis during a period of 14 days and that is derived solely from an intrastate source.\" The law does not allow patients or caregivers to cultivate cannabis until the recreational marijuana law goes into effect in Jan. 2020, at which point medical marijuana patients may grow up to five plants.", "Updates: Governor Pat Quinn's Aug. 1, 2013 signing statement explained key points of the law and noted that it was a four-year pilot program.", "On July 1, 2016, Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) signed SB 10 into law, which extends the state's medical marijuana program through July 2020 and adds PTSD and terminal illness to the list of approved conditions.", "On Aug. 28, 2018, Gov. Rauner signed SB 336 into law, which adds to the list of qualifying conditions any medical condition for which an opioid has been or could be prescribed by a physician.", "Gov. Pritzker signed SB 2023 into law on Aug. 12, 2019, which removed the word \"pilot\" from the name of the state's medical marijuana program so that it will be permanent instead of expiring in summer of 2020. The bill also added 11 new qualifying conditions.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: As of Mar. 1, 2019, there were 55 licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in Illinois. The first licensed medical cannabis dispensaries opened to the public in Nov. 2015.", "Patient Registry Fee: One year: $100 / $50 for veterans or people enrolled in federal Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs Two years: $200 / $100 (reduced application fee) Three years: $250 /$125 (reduced application fee)", "Senate Bill 271 Approved: May 11, 2016 by House, 62-32 and May 16, 2016 by Senate, 22-14 Signed into law as Act 96 by Gov. John Bel Edwards on May 19, 2016 Effective: May 19, 2016", "On June 29, 2015, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal signed SB 143 into law as Act 261, which provided \"for the adoption of rules and regulations relating to the prescribing, dispensing, and producing of marijuana for therapeutic use.\" The law did not make Louisiana a legal medical marijuana state because the law used the word \"prescribe;\" federal law prohibits physicians from prescribing marijuana, a schedule I substance. States that have legalized medical marijuana use the word \"recommend.\"", "SB 271 was introduced in 2016 to amend that 2015 law. The new bill changed the wording to \"recommend\" and was signed into law as Act 96 by Gov. John Bel Edwards on May 19, 2016. The bill did not contain protection from prosecution for patients, growers, or distributors. SB 180 was created to close that loophole, but only offered protection for patients and did not legalize distribution or cultivation so patients could not get legal access to medical marijuana. On June 22, 2017, Gov. Edwards signed SB 35 into law. The bill grants immunity from prosecution for the employees of pharmacies licensed to dispense marijuana who are operating within the scope of the state-sponsored medical marijuana program.", "The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry gave approval for marijuana production to begin on Aug. 17, 2018. As of Sep. 4, 2018, the Department of Health website listed 16 licensed physicians authorized to recommend marijuana in Louisiana. Doctors were originally limited to providing recommendations to 100 patients, but on Sep. 17, 2018, the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners lifted that cap. These developments indicated that patients in Louisiana would be able to gain access to medical marijuana that is legally produced, recommended, and dispensed according to state law, and so we decided to add Louisiana to our list of legal medical marijuana states in Sep. 2018.", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, cachexia or wasting syndrome, seizure disorders, epilepsy, spasticity, Crohn's disease, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, Parkinson's disease, severe muscle spasms, intractable pain, and post traumatic disorder (PTSD), and four conditions associated with autism spectrum disorder", "Inhalation and vaping of marijuana, as well as marijuana in raw or smoked form, are not allowed by the law. Acceptable forms are oils, extracts, tinctures, sprays, capsules, pills, solutions, suspension, gelatin-based chewables, lotions, transdermal patches, and suppositories.", "\"The Legislature named the agriculture centers at Louisiana State University and Southern University as the only legal growers of marijuana plants, from which medicines will be extracted...", "To implement the legislative mandate for an equitable geographic distribution of the marijuana pharmacies across the state, the Board recognizes the nine regions of the state established by the Department of Health, allocating one marijuana pharmacy permit to each region of the state: Acadian, Capitol, CENLA, New Orleans metro, Northeast, Northwest, Florida Parishes and Teche.", "Currently, there are nine licensed physicians who are authorized to recommend medical marijuana within the state of Louisiana.\" \"Update: Get the Facts about Medical Marijuana,\" ldh.la.gov, Nov. 2018", "The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry announced that \"As of August 1, 2019 the first round of medical marijuana was cleared for release\" to the state's medical marijuana pharmacies.", "Removes state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who possess an oral or written \"professional opinion\" from their physician that he or she \"might benefit from the medical use of marijuana.\" The law does not establish a state-run patient registry.", "Approved diagnosis: Per Title 22 §2423-B, medical providers may provide a written recommendation if a qualifying patient \"is likely to receive therapeutic or palliative benefit from the medical use of marijuana to treat or alleviate the patient's medical diagnosis.\" According to a Mar. 6, 2019 email from the Maine Medical Marijuana Program to ProCon.org, medical providers have discretion to recommend medical marijuana for any condition, and the former list of approved conditions was removed from the statute in Dec. 2018.", "Increases the amount of useable marijuana a person may possess from one and one-quarter (1.25) ounces to two and one-half (2.5) ounces.", "List of approved conditions changed to include cancer, glaucoma, HIV, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's, nail-patella syndrome, chronic intractable pain, cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe nausea, seizures (epilepsy), severe and persistent muscle spasms, and multiple sclerosis.", "Instructs the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish a registry identification program for patients and caregivers. Stipulates provisions for the operation of nonprofit dispensaries.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: A list of eight dispensaries is available on the MMMP website as of Apr. 7, 2017.", "Accepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes \"Law enforcement will accept appropriate authorization from a participating state, but that patient cannot purchase marijuana in Maine without registering here. That requires a Maine physician and a Maine driver license or other picture ID issued by the state of Maine. The letter from a physician in another state is only good for 30 days.\" Aug. 19, 2010 email from Maine's Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services", "\"In addition to either a registry ID card or a physician certification form, all patients, including both non-registered and voluntarily registered patients, must also present their Maine driver license or other Maine-issued photo identification card to law enforcement, upon request.\" (\"Program Bulletin,\" Maine.gov, Sep. 28, 2011)", "House Bill 881 Approved: Apr. 8, 2014 by House, 125-11 and by Senate, 44-2 Signed by Gov. Martin O'Malley on Apr. 14, 2014 Effective: June 1, 2014", "The Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene are tasked with developing regulations for patient registry and identification cards, dispensary licensing, setting fees and possession limits, and more. The Commission will issue yearly request for applications from academic medical centers to operate medical marijuana compassionate use programs.", "Approved diagnosis: A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition that causes: cachexia, anorexia, wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe or persistent muscle spasms, glaucoma, post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), \"or another chronic medical condition which is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective.\"", "Possession/Cultivation: \"The certification issued by a provider for a patient identifies the amount of dried flower and THC that the patient may purchase in a 30-day period.\" Patients FAQs, mmcc.maryland.gov (accessed Apr. 1, 2019)", "Update: On July 5, 2017, Maryland regulators approved the state's first medical marijuana dispensary. As of Oct. 13, 2017, the medical marijuana program website listed 13 licensed growers, 10 licensed processors, and three licensed dispensaries.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"A Maryland patient can only obtain legal medical cannabis from a Maryland- licensed dispensary.\" Patients FAQs, mmcc.maryland.gov (accessed Apr. 1, 2019)", "Accepts other states' registry ID cards? No: A person from out-of-state who is in the state for the purpose of receiving medical care can be issued a written certification and obtain medical cannabis, but the state does not accept ID cards from other states.", "\"The citizens of Massachusetts intend that there should be no punishment under state law for qualifying patients, physicians and health care professionals, personal caregivers for patients, or medical marijuana treatment center agents for the medical use of marijuana...", "In the first year after the effective date, the Department shall issue registrations for up to thirty-five non-profit medical marijuana treatment centers, provided that at least one treatment center shall be located in each county, and not more than five shall be located in any one county.\"", "Approved diagnosis: \"Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and other conditions as determined in writing by a qualifying patient’s physician.\"", "\"The Department shall issue a cultivation registration to a qualifying patient whose access to a medical treatment center is limited by verified financial hardship, a physical incapacity to access reasonable transportation, or the lack of a treatment center within a reasonable distance of the patient’s residence. The Department may deny a registration based on the provision of false information by the applicant. Such registration shall allow the patient or the patient's personal caregiver to cultivate a limited number of plants, sufficient to maintain a 60-day supply of marijuana, and shall require cultivation and storage only in an enclosed, locked facility.\"", "Updates: The DPH website wrote on Oct. 8, 2014 that \"the Medical Use of Marijuana Online System (MMJ Online System) is now available for qualifying patients to register to possess marijuana for medical purposes. You will need to register with the MMJ Online System by January 1, 2015 in order to possess marijuana for medical purposes, even if you already have a paper written certification from your physician. Paper written certifications will no longer be valid as of February 1st, 2015.\"", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: On February 12, 2016, Gov. Charlie Baker's Administration approved Patriot Care Corp. to begin retail sales of marijuana to registered qualifying patients and personal caregivers. The program website provides a list of ten Registered Marijuana Dispensaries as of Mar. 29, 2017.", "Approved Conditions: Approved for treatment of debilitating medical conditions, defined as cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Crohn's disease, agitation of Alzheimer's disease, nail patella, cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe and chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, epilepsy, muscle spasms, multiple sclerosis, and PTSD.", "On July 9, 2018, Michigan's Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs added eleven new approved conditions: arthritis, autism, chronic pain, colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, obsessive compulsive disorder, Parkinson's, Rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord injury, Tourette's syndrome, and ulcerative colitis.", "Possession/Cultivation: Patients may possess up to two and one-half (2.5) ounces of usable marijuana and twelve marijuana plants kept in an enclosed, locked facility. The twelve plants may be kept by the patient only if he or she has not specified a primary caregiver to cultivate the marijuana for him or her.", "Makes it illegal to \"transport or possess\" usable marijuana by car unless the marijuana is \"enclosed in a case that is carried in the trunk of the vehicle.\" Violation of the law is a misdemeanor \"punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.\"", "Requires proof of Michigan residency when applying for a registry ID card (driver license, official state ID, or valid voter registration) and makes cards valid for two years instead of one.", "Requires a \"bona fide physician-patient relationship,\" defined in part as one in which the physician \"has created and maintained records of the patient's condition in accord with medically accepted standards\" and \"will provide follow-up care;\" protects patient from arrest only with registry identification card and valid photo ID.", "The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 4-1 that dispensaries are illegal. As a result, medical marijuana patients in Michigan will have to grow their own marijuana or get it from a designated caregiver who is limited to five patients.", "Updates: HB 4209, HB 4827, and HB 4210, signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder (R) on Sep. 20, 2016, create a state regulatory structure for five license categories: growers, processors, secure transporters, provisioning centers, and safety compliance facilities.", "In a Mar. 30, 2017 email to ProCon.org, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs stated: \"The legislation will become effective on December 20, 2016, and per HB 4209 the Department will begin accepting applications 360 days from the effective date, or December 16, 2017. Applications are not yet available for any of the categories. After the Governor appoints members to the Medical Marihuana Licensing Board, the Board and the Department will be working diligently to review the details in the legislation and provide any guidance they can and eventually draft administrative rules under the statutory authority granted.\"", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The state will begin accepting applications for growers and provisioning centers after Dec. 15, 2017", "The Office of Communications in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs told ProCon.org in an Oct. 30, 2014 email: \"The law says that cards from other states are recognized. However, the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program does not have any control over enforcement of that section of the statute.\"", "SF 2470 -- Signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton on May 29, 2014 Approved: By Senate 46-16, by House 89-40 Effective: May 30, 2014", "Approved Conditions: Cancer (if the underlying condition or treatment produces severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting), glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Tourette's syndorme, ALS, seizures/epilepsy, severe and persistent muscle spasms/MS, Crohn's disease, terminal illness with a life expectancy of under one year, PTSD, intractable pain", "Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Ed Ehlinger certified autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea as qualifying conditions on Nov. 30, 2017; patients with those conditions are eligible to enroll in the program starting July 1, 2018 and to receive medical marijuana starting Aug. 1, 2018.", "Possession/Cultivation: The Commissioner of Health will register two in-state manufacturers for the production of all medical cannabis within the state. Manufacturers are required to ensure that the medical cannabis distributed contains a maximum of a 30-day supply of the dosage determined for that patient. Pharmacists at registered Cannabis Patient Centers recommend specific dosage and type for patients.", "\"Medical cannabis\" is defined as any species of the genus cannabis plant delivered in the form of (1) liquid, including, but not limited to, oil; (2) pill; (3) vaporized delivery method that does not require the use of dried leaves or plant form.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The cannabis program website has a list of eight Cannabis Patient Centers as of Mar. 29, 2017", "Patient Registry Fee: $200 annual fee / $50 for patients on Social Security disability, Supplemental Security Insurance, or enrolled in MinnesotaCare", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, intractable migraines unresponsive to other treatment, chronic medical condition that causes severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasms, including multiple sclerosis, seizures, Parkinson's disease, and Tourette's syndrome, debilitating psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, HIV/AIDS, chronic medical condition normally treated with a prescription medication that could lead to physical or psychological dependence, terminal illness, or any other condition in the professional judgment of a physician, such as hepatitis C, ALS, IBD, Crohn's disease, Huntington's disease, autism, neuropathies, sickle cell anemia, Alzheimer's, cachexia, and wasting syndrome.", "Possession/Cultivation: The Department of Health and Senior Services will establish a limit for a 30-day supply that may not be less than four ounces of dry, unprocessed marijuana; patients may possess up to a 60-day supply. Qualifying patients may grow up to six plants; those who are cultivating marijuana may possess up to a 90-day supply.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: Within 210 days of the law's effective date, the department must begin accepting applications for qualifying patient registration. Medical marijuana dispensary facilities will be created.", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, or positive status for HIV/AIDS, or the treatment of these conditions; a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, including seizures caused by epilepsy, or severe or persistent muscle spasms, including spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or Crohn's disease; admittance to hospice care; painful peripheral neuropathy, a central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic, painful spasticity or muscle spasms, or PTSD.", "Possession/Cultivation: \"Registered cardholders are limited to 12 seedlings (<12\"), 4 mature flowering plants, and 1 ounce of usable marijuana. If a registered cardholder assigns a provider, they cannot grow for themselves.\"", "Amended: SB 423 -- Passed on Apr. 28, 2011 and transmitted to the Governor on May 3, 2011 Effective: July 1, 2011", "SB 423 changes the application process to require a Montana driver's license or state issued ID card. A second physician is required to confirm a chronic pain diagnosis.", "\"A provider or marijuana-infused products provider may assist a maximum of three registered cardholders...\" and \"may not accept anything of value, including monetary remuneration, for any services or products provided to a registered cardholder.\"", "Updates: On Nov. 6, 2012, Montana voters approved initiative referendum No. 124 by a vote of 56.5% to 43.5%, upholding SB 423.", "On Nov. 8, 2016, Montana voters approved the Montana Medical Marijuana Initiative (I-182). The initiative repeals the requirement of SB 143 that limited medical marijuana providers to three patients; adds pain and PTSD to the list of approved conditions; and revokes the requirement that physicians who provide certifications for 25 or more patients annually be referred to the board of medical examiners.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The department has no advice on obtaining marijuana. The department does not have information about growing marijuana but recommends using family and friends as resources to find information.\" \"MMP FAQ,\" dphhs.mt.gov (accessed Oct. 13, 2017)", "Removes state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who have \"written documentation\" from their physician that marijuana may alleviate his or her condition.", "Approved Conditions: AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms (including multiple sclerosis) or seizures (including epilepsy), severe nausea or pain, and PTSD. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.", "Possession/Cultivation: Patients (or their primary caregivers) may legally possess no more than two and a half ounces of usable marijuana in a 14-day period and 12 plants.", "Registry: The law establishes a confidential state-run patient registry that issues identification cards to qualifying patients. Patients who do not join the registry or possess greater amounts of marijuana than allowed by law may argue the \"affirmative defense of medical necessity\" if they are arrested on marijuana charges. Legislators added a preamble to the legislation stating, \"[T]he state of Nevada as a sovereign state has the duty to carry out the will of the people of this state and regulate the health, medical practices and well-being of those people in a manner that respects their personal decisions concerning the relief of suffering through the medical use of marijuana.\" A separate provision requires the Nevada School of Medicine to \"aggressively\" seek federal permission to establish a state-run medical marijuana distribution program.", "Created a state registry for patients whose physicians recommend medical marijuana and tasked the Department of Motor Vehicles with issuing identification cards. No state money will be used for the program, which will be funded entirely by donations.", "\"Provides for the registration of medical marijuana establishments authorized to cultivate or dispense marijuana or manufacture edible marijuana products or marijuana-infused products for sale to persons authorized to engage in the medical use of marijuana...", "From Apr. 1, 2014, through Mar. 31, 2016, a nonresident purchaser must sign an affidavit attesting to the fact that he or she is entitled to engage in the medical use of marijuana in his or her state or jurisdiction of residency. On and after Apr. 1, 2016, the requirement for such an affidavit is replaced by computer cross-checking between the State of Nevada and other jurisdictions.\" Patients who were growing before July 1, 2013 were allowed to continue home cultivation until Mar. 31, 2016.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The medical marijuana program website has a list of 55 open dispensaries as of Mar. 29, 2017. Nevada law allows patients to home cultivate only in specific circumstances. \"The Nevada MM Program is not a resource for the growing process and does not have information to give to patients. It is recommended that you talk to an attorney to learn about your rights and protections.\" \"Medical Marijuana Patient Cardholder Registry - FAQs,\" health.nv.gov, Jan. 19, 2016", "House Bill 573 Approved: May 23, 2013 by Senate, 18-6 and June 26, 2013 by House, 284-66 Signed into law by Gov. Maggie Hassan on July 23, 2013 Effective: Upon passage", "The bill authorizes the use of therapeutic cannabis in New Hampshire, establishes a registry identification card system, allows for the registration of up to four non-profit alternative treatment centers in the state, and establishes an affirmative defense for qualified patients and designated caregivers with valid registry ID cards.", "HB 573 also calls for the creation of a Therapeutic Use of Cannabis Advisory Council, which in five years will be required to \"issue a formal opinion on whether the program should be continued or repealed.\"", "A valid ID card from another medical marijuana state will be recognized as allowing the visiting patient to possess cannabis for therapeutic purposes, but the \"visiting qualifying patient shall not cultivate or purchase cannabis in New Hampshire or obtain cannabis from alternative treatment centers...\"", "Approved Conditions: \"(1) Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, hepatitis C currently receiving antiviral treatment, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic pancreatitis, spinal cord injury or disease, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, lupus, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or one or more injuries that significantly interferes with daily activities as documented by the patient's provider; AND", "(2) A severely debilitating or terminal medical condition or its treatment that has produced at least one of the following: elevated intraocular pressure, cachexia, chemotherapy-induced anorexia, wasting syndrome, agitation of Alzheimer's disease, severe pain that has not responded to previously prescribed medication or surgical measures or for which other treatment options produced serious side effects, constant or severe nausea, moderate to severe vomiting, seizures, or severe, persistent muscle spasms.\"", "Also: Hepatitis C (effective June 16, 2017), moderate to severe chronic pain (effective Aug. 15, 2017), and moderate or severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and severe pain that has not responded to previously prescribed medication or surgical measures or for which other treatment options produced serious side effect (effective Aug. 27, 2017)", "Possession/Cultivation: \"A qualifying patient shall not obtain more than 2 ounces of usable cannabis directly or through the qualifying patient's designated caregiver during a 10-day period.\" A patient may possess two ounces of usable cannabis at any one time.", "Updates: On Apr. 3, 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) posted proposed Therapeutic Cannabis Program Registry Rules and began the formal rulemaking process.", "DHHS began issuing Registry Identification Cards on Dec. 28, 2015 by mail to qualifying patients and designated caregivers whose applications had been approved. The cards cannot be used in New Hampshire until the Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) dispensaries open.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"There will be four Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) operating in New Hampshire. The ATCs will be located in Dover, Merrimack, Lebanon, and Plymouth. A Qualifying Patient may select any of the ATCs but may select only one at any given time. A Qualifying Patient will be allowed to purchase cannabis only from the ATC he or she has selected.\" \"Alternative Treatment Centers\" dhhs.nh.gov (accessed Mar. 29, 2017)", "Senate Bill 119 Approved: Jan. 11, 2010 by House, 48-14; by Senate, 25-13 Signed into law by Gov. Jon Corzine on Jan. 18, 2010 Effective: Six months from enactment", "Protects \"patients who use marijuana to alleviate suffering from debilitating medical conditions, as well as their physicians, primary caregivers, and those who are authorized to produce marijuana for medical purposes\" from \"arrest, prosecution, property forfeiture, and criminal and other penalties.\"", "Also provides for the creation of alternative treatment centers, \"at least two each in the northern, central, and southern regions of the state. The first two centers issued a permit in each region shall be nonprofit entities, and centers subsequently issued permits may be nonprofit or for-profit entities.\"", "Approved Conditions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), anxiety, cancer, chronic pain, dysmenorrhea, glaucoma, inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease, intractable skeletal , spasticity, migraine, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Opioid Use Disorder, positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), seizure disorder including epilepsy, terminal illness with prognosis of less than 12 months to live, Tourette Syndrome", "Possession/Cultivation: Physicians determine how much marijuana a patient needs and give written instructions to be presented to an alternative treatment center. The maximum amount for a 30-day period is three ounces (unlimited for terminal patients).", "Amended: SB 2842 Signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie on Sep. 10, 2013 following legislative adoption of his conditional veto", "Updates: S119 was supposed to become effective six months after it was enacted on Jan. 18, 2010, but the legislature, DHHS, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had difficulty coming to agreement on the details of how the program would be run.", "The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services released draft rulesoutlining the registration and application process on Oct. 6, 2010. A public hearing to discuss the proposed rules was held on Dec. 6, 2010 at the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, according to the New Jersey Register.", "On Dec. 20, 2011, Senator Nicholas Scutari (D), lead sponsor of the medical marijuana bill, submitted Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 140declaring that the \"Board of Medical Examiners proposed medicinal marijuana program rules are inconsistent with legislative intent.\" The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens committee held a public hearing to discuss SCR 140 and a similar bill, SCR 130, on Jan. 20, 2010.", "On Feb. 3, 2011, the Department of Health proposed new rules that streamlined the permit process for cultivating and dispensing, prohibited home delivery by alternative treatment centers, and required that \"conditions originally named in the Act be resistant to conventional medical therapy in order to qualify as debilitating medical conditions.\"", "On Aug. 9, 2012, the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program opened the patient registration system on its website. Patients must have a physician's recommendation, a government-issued ID, and proof of New Jersey residency to register. The first dispensary is expected to be licensed to open in September.", "On Oct. 16, 2012, the Department of Health issued the first dispensary permit to Greenleaf Compassion Center, allowing it to operate as an Alternative Treatment Center and dispense marijuana. The center opened on Dec. 6, 2012, becoming New Jersey's first dispensary.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: Patients are not allowed to grow their own marijuana. On Mar. 21, 2011, the New Jersey DOH announced the locations of six nonprofit alternative treatment centers (ATCs) from which medical marijuana may be obtained, five of which were operational as of Mar. 29, 2017.", "Patient Registry Fee: $200 (valid for two years). Reduced fee of $20 for patients qualifying for state or federal assistance programs", "Removes state-level criminal penalties on the use and possession of marijuana by patients \"in a regulated system for alleviating symptoms caused by debilitating medical conditions and their medical treatments.\" The New Mexico Department of Health is designated to administer the program and register patients, caregivers, and providers.", "Approved Conditions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease); cancer; Crohn's disease; epilepsy; glaucoma; hepatitis C infection currently receiving antiviral treatment; HIV/AIDS; Huntington's Disease; hospice care; inclusion body myositis; inflammatory autoimmune-mediated arthritis; intractable nausea/vomiting; multiple sclerosis; damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord; painful peripheral neuropathy; Parkinson's disease; PTSD; severe chronic pain; severe anorexia/cachexia; spasmodic torticollis; ulcerative colitis", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: Program website has a list of 53 Licensed Nonprofit Producers (LNPP) as of Jan. 30, 2017. \"These are the agencies where those actively enrolled in the program purchase product. The NM Department of Health does not provide medical cannabis or set the prices. Patients must contact each LNPP directly to initiate the registration process. Questions regarding the LNPP should be directed to each LNPP separately, and not to the NMDOH Medical Cannabis Program.\" \"Medical Cannabis List of Licensed Non-Profit Producers,” nmhealth.org, Feb. 29, 2016", "Assembly Bill 6357 Approved: June 19, 2014 by Assembly, 117-13; June 20, 2014 by Senate, 49-10 Signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 5, 2014 Effective: Upon Governor's signature", "The Department of Health had 18 months to establish regulations and register dispensing organizations. Marijuana will be taxed at 7%, to be paid by the dispensary. The law automatically expires after seven years.", "Approved Conditions: \"You are potentially eligible for medical marijuana if you have been diagnosed with a specific severe, debilitating or life threatening condition that is accompanied by an associated or complicating condition. By law, those conditions are: cancer, HIV infection or AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury with spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, neuropathy, and Huntington's disease. The associated or complicating conditions are cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, or severe or persistent muscle spasms.\" PTSD approved as of Nov. 11, 2017. \"Pain that degrades health and functional capability where the use... is an alternative to opioid use\" and substance use disorder as of Sep. 24, 2018.", "Physicians must complete a four-hour course approved by the New York State Department of Health and register with the Department to certify patients.", "On Nov. 11, 2015 Gov. Cuomo signed a bill to allow emergency access to medical marijuana, requiring state health officials to establish an expedited certification process for seriously ill patients and to register marijuana producers \"as expeditiously as practicable.\"", "Gov. Cuomo signed S 5629 into law on Nov. 11, 2017, adding PTSD to the list of approved conditions for medical marijuana use.", "Gov. Cuomo signed S 8987A into law Sep. 24, 2018, allowing the use of medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids for pain management and for substance use disorder treatment.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The medical marijuana program website lists five registered organizations, each with four dispensing sites.", "\"A certified patient may receive medical marijuana products from any dispensing facility of any Registered Organization in New York State.\" \"Frequently Asked Questions,\" health.ny.gov (accessed Mar. 1, 2016)", "\"This initiated measure would add a new chapter to Title 19 of the North Dakota Century Code creating an Act providing for the medical use of marijuana... To participate in the program, the Act would create identification cards with specific criteria before they can be issued by the Department of Health for patients, caregivers, compassion centers and other facilities. The Act would create procedures for monitoring, inventorying, dispensing, and cultivation and growing of marijuana to be regulated and enforced by the Department of Health.\"", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, PTSD, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis or chronic back pain including neuropathy or damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity, glaucoma, epilepsy; A chronic or debilitating disease medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following: cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe debilitating pain that has not responded to previously prescribed medication or surgical measures for more than three months or for which other treatment options produced serious side effects, intractable nausea, seizures, or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those characteristic of multiple sclerosis; Any other medical condition or its treatment added by the North Dakota Department of Health.", "\"If the qualifying patient's home is located more than forty miles from the nearest compassionate care center, the qualified patient or designated caregiver may cultivate up to eight marijuana plants in an enclosed, locked facility.\" North Dakota Compassionate Care Act", "House Bill 523 Approved: May 10, 2016 by House, 71-26; May 25, 2016 by Senate, 18-15 Signed into law by Governor John Kasich on June 8, 2016 Effective: Sep. 8, 2016", "\"Only the following forms of medical marijuana may be dispensed under this chapter: oils, tinctures, plant material, edibles, patches.\" The smoking or combustion of medical marijuana is prohibited while vaporization is permitted.", "Approved Conditions: AIDS/HIV, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, cancer, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Crohn's disease, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, hepatitis C, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic, severe, or intractable pain, Parkinson's disease, PTSD, sickle cell anemia, spinal cord disease or injury, Tourette's syndrome, traumatic brain injury, ulcerative colitis", "\"The Ohio Department of Commerce and the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy are required by law to take all actions necessary to ensure that Ohio's Medical Marijuana Control Program is fully operational no later than September 2018. At that time, there will be an established structure for Ohioans with a qualifying medical condition to obtain a recommendation for medical marijuana, purchase medical marijuana from a licensed dispensary, and consume medical marijuana.\" \"Frequently Asked Questions, medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov (accessed Mar. 29, 2017)", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The Ohio Department of Commerce and the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy are required by law to take all actions necessary to ensure that Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program is fully operational no later than September 2018.\" \"Frequently Asked Questions,\" medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov (June 26, 2018)", "Accepts other states' registry ID cards? \"Currently, Ohio does not recognize medical marijuana registry cards issued in other states. The law requires that the Board of Pharmacy attempt in good faith to negotiate and enter into reciprocity agreements with other states. If Ohio does enter into a reciprocity agreement with another state, more information will be posted to the OMMCP website.\"", "Effective: \"The Oklahoma State Department of Health shall within thirty (30) days of passage of this initiative, make available, on their website, in an easy to find location, an application for a medical marijuana license.\"", "Legalizes medical marijuana in Oklahoma, establishes a regulatory office under the Oklahoma State Department of Health that will receive applications for medical license recipients, dispensaries, growers, and packagers within 60 days of passage, allows patients to grow marijuana or buy it from licensed dispensaries, and creates a 7% tax on retail medical marijuana sales. A special exception will be granted to minors (under 18) if their applications are signed by two physicians and their parent or legal guardian.", "Approved Conditions: There is no list of approved conditions. According to the law, \"A medical marijuana license must be recommended according to the accepted standards a reasonable and prudent physician would follow when recommending or approving any medication.\"", "Possession/Cultivation: A person in possession of a state-issued medical marijuana license may possess three ounces of marijuana on their person; six mature marijuana plants; six seedling plants; one ounce of concentrated marijuana; 72 ounces of edible marijuana; and up to eight ounces of marijuana in their residence.", "Updates: On July 11, 2018, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed rules adopted by the Oklahoma State Board of Health that require a pharmacist at dispensaries and make it illegal to dispense smokable marijuana (flower, dry leaf, or plant form). A new draft of the rules released July 27, 2018 reversed the first set of rules and reinstated smokable marijuana, among other changes.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The application process will be available at the required time and will be enhanced in the coming months to make it more efficient for all interested parties. It may take some time to fully implement all of the steps recommended in preparation for this new program, but we will continue to work to meet the letter of the law and to protect the health and safety of all Oklahomans.\"", "Accepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes - visiting patients from other legal states may apply for a 30-day temporary license in Oklahoma at a cost of $100", "Removes state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who possess a signed recommendation from their physician stating that marijuana \"may mitigate\" his or her debilitating symptoms.", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, degenerative or pervasive neurological condition; positive status for HIV/AIDS, or treatment for these conditions; A medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that produces cachexia, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures, including seizures caused by epilepsy, or persistent muscle spasms, including spasms caused by multiple sclerosis. Other conditions are subject to approval by the Health Division of the Oregon Department of Human Resources.", "Possession/Cultivation: A registry identification cardholder or the designated primary caregiver of the cardholder may possess up to six mature marijuana plants and 24 ounces of usable marijuana. A registry identification cardholder and the designated primary caregiver of the cardholder may possess a combined total of up to 18 marijuana seedlings. (per Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 475.300 -- ORS 475.346)", "State-qualified patients who possess cannabis in amounts exceeding the new state guidelines will no longer retain the ability to argue an \"affirmative defense\" of medical necessity at trial. Patients who fail to register with the state, but who possess medical cannabis in amounts compliant with state law, still retain the ability to raise an \"affirmative defense\" at trial.", "The law also redefines \"mature plants\" to include only those cannabis plants that are more than 12 inches in height and diameter, and establish a state- registry for those authorized to produce medical cannabis to qualified patients.", "Mandates that patients (or their caregivers) may only cultivate marijuana in one location, and requires that patients must be diagnosed by their physicians at least 12 months prior to an arrest in order to present an \"affirmative defense.\" This bill also states that law enforcement officials who seize marijuana from a patient pending trial do not have to keep those plants alive. Last year the Oregon Board of Health approved agitation due to Alzheimer’s disease to the list of debilitating conditions qualifying for legal protection.", "In August 2001, program administrators filed established temporary procedures further defining the relationship between physicians and patients. The new rule defines attending physician as \"a physician who has established a physician/patient relationship with the patient;... is primarily responsible for the care and treatment of the patients... has reviewed a patient's medical records at the patient’s request, has conducted a thorough physical examination of the patient, has provided a treatment plan and/or follow-up care, and has documented these activities in a patient file.\"", "Creates a dispensary program by allowing the state licensing and regulation of medical marijuana facilities to transfer marijuana to registry identification cardholders or their designated primary caregivers.", "Updates: On Mar. 3, 2014, the program began accepting applications from people seeking a license to operate a medical marijuana dispensary.", "On Mar. 19, 2014, Senate Bill 1531was signed into law. The bill allows local governments to restrict the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries, including the moratoriums up through May 1, 2015.", "On Apr.18, 2014, the Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program approved 15 dispensary applications, bringing the total number of approved applications to 58.", "HB 3400, signed into law on July 1, 2015 by Gov. Kate Brown, added a provision requiring patients to be state residents, but there is no minimum length of residency required before getting a card.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program publishes a directory of 11 approved medical marijuana dispensaries on its website as of June 26, 2018. Effective Jan. 1, 2017, medical marijuana dispensaries may sell only to OMMP-registered patients and caregivers.", "Patient Registry Fee: $200 for new applications and renewals; Reduced fees: $60 for persons receiving SNAP (food stamp); $50 for Oregon Health Plan cardholders; $20 for persons receiving SSI benefits; $20 for individuals who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States", "Senate Bill 3 -- Apr. 12, 2016 by Senate, 42-7, and Apr. 13 by House, 149-46 Signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf (D) on Apr. 17, 2016", "Approved Conditions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), anxiety disorders, autism, cancer, Crohn's disease, damage to the nervous tissue of the central nervous system (brain-spinal cord) with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity and other associated neuropathies, dyskinetic and spastic movement disorders, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Huntington's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, intractable seizures, multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative diseases, neuropathies, opioid use disorder for which conventional therapeutic interventions are contraindicated or ineffective, Parkinson's disease, PTSD, severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable pain, sickle cell anemia, terminal illness, Tourette syndrome", "Possession/Cultivation: 30-day supply; According to SB 3, \"Medical marijuana may only be dispensed to a patient or caregiver in the following forms: (i) pill; (ii) oil; (iii) topical forms, including gel, creams or ointments; (iv) a form medically appropriate for administration by vaporization or nebulization, excluding dry leaf or plant form... (v) tincture; or (vi) liquid. Unless otherwise provided in regulations adopted by the department under section 1202, medical marijuana may not be dispensed to a patient or a caregiver in dry leaf or plant form.\"", "Update: On June 24, 2016 , Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Karen Murphy announced new guidelines for a Safe Harbor provision: \"In July [2016], parents, legal guardians, caregivers, and spouses will be able to apply to the department for a Safe Harbor Letter that will allow them to administer medical marijuana obtained from outside of Pennsylvania to minors in their care. Once approved, the letter should be carried whenever medical marijuana is being transported outside of an individual’s home.\"", "On June 20, 2017, the state awarded 12 permits to grow and process medical marijuana from a pool over 177 applicants.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The department may not initially issue permits to more than 50 dispensaries. Each dispensary may provide medical marijuana at no more than three separate locations.\" \"Senate Bill 3,\" Apr. 12, 2016", "More details pending establishment of state program; a Sep. 25, 2017 update from the Department of Health stated that the program \"is expected to be fully implemented by 2018.\"", "Senate Bill 0710 -- Approved by state House and Senate, vetoed by the Governor. Veto was over-ridden by House and Senate.", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, or the treatment of these conditions; A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces cachexia or wasting syndrome; severe, debilitating, chronic pain; severe nausea; seizures, including but not limited to, those characteristic of epilepsy; or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to, those characteristic of multiple sclerosis or Crohn's disease; or agitation of Alzheimer's Disease; or any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the state Department of Health.", "Possession/Cultivation: Limits the amount of marijuana that can be possessed and grown to up to 12 marijuana plants or 2.5 ounces of cultivated marijuana. Primary caregivers may not possess an amount of marijuana in excess of 24 marijuana plants and five ounces of usable marijuana for qualifying patients to whom he or she is connected through the Department's registration process.", "June 16, 2009: House overrode the veto 67-0 Effective June 16, 2009: Allows the creation of compassion centers, which may acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, deliver, transfer, transport, supply, or dispense marijuana, or related supplies and educational materials, to registered qualifying patients and their registered primary caregivers. Rules & Regulationslast updated Dec. 2012.", "The first dispensary, the Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center, opened on Apr. 19, 2013. Compassion centers must be operated on a not-for-profit basis.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"Compassion centers are places for patients who have qualifying conditions to obtain medical marijuana as allowed by Rhode Island law. Three compassion centers are licensed in Rhode Island: the Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center in Providence; Summit Medical Compassion Center in Warwick; and Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center in Portsmouth.\" \"Medical Marijuana Compassion Centers,\" health.ri.gov (accessed Mar. 30, 2017)", "Approved Conditions: HIV/AIDS; Alzheimer's disease; ALS; cancer; cachexia; persistent nausea that is not significantly responsive to traditional treatment, except for nausea related to pregnancy, cannabis-induced cyclical vomiting syndrome, or cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; epilepsy; multiple sclerosis or persistent and debilitating muscle spasms; PTSD (under specific conditions); autism; a terminal illness when the patient's remaining life expectancy is less than six months; a condition resulting in the individual receiving hospice care; a rare condition or disease that affects fewer than 200,000 individuals in the United States; and pain (under specific conditions).", "Possession/Cultivation: 113 grams of unprocessed cannabis or an amount of cannabis product that contains 20 grams of total composite tetrahydrocannabinol. Home cultivation is not allowed.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The Department of Health must issue medical cannabis cards no later than Mar. 1, 2020. No more than seven medical cannabis pharmacy licenses will be issued. If the state-approved cannabis pharmacies aren't operating by Jan. 1, 2021, qualifying patients will not be subject to prosecution for possession of medical marijuana under the limits set by the law.", "Senate Bill 76 -- Approved 22-7; House Bill 645-- Approved 82-59 \"Act Relating to Marijuana Use by Persons with Severe Illness\"(Sec. 1. 18 V.S.A. chapter 86passed by the General Assembly) Gov. James Douglas (R), allowed the act to pass into law unsigned on May 26, 2004 Effective: July 1, 2004", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, AIDS, positive status for HIV, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, or the treatment of these conditions if the disease or the treatment results in severe, persistent, and intractable symptoms; or a disease, medical condition, or its treatment that is chronic, debilitating and produces severe, persistent, and one or more of the following intractable symptoms: cachexia or wasting syndrome, chronic pain or nausea or seizures.", "On June 11, 2017, Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed S.16 into law, adding Parkinson's disease, Crohn's disease, and PTSD to the list of approved conditions, effective July 1, 2017.", "Possession/Cultivation: No more than two mature marijuana plants, seven immature plants, and two ounces of usable marijuana may be collectively possessed between the registered patient and the patient’s registered caregiver. A marijuana plant shall be considered mature when male or female flower buds are readily observed on the plant by unaided visual examination. Until this sexual differentiation has taken place, a marijuana plant will be considered immature.", "The bill \"establishes a framework for registering up to four nonprofit marijuana dispensaries in the state... A dispensary will be permitted to cultivate and possess at any one time up to 28 mature marijuana plants, 98 immature marijuana plants, and 28 ounces of usable marijuana.\"", "On Sep. 12, 2012, the State of Vermont Department of Public Safety announced conditional approval of two medical marijuana dispensaries. In June 2013, two dispensaries opened in Vermont.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"Dispensaries registered with the Department are non-profit entities that may acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, transfer, transport, supply, sell, or dispense marijuana, marijuana-infused products, and marijuana-related supplies to registered patients and their caregivers who have designated that dispensary. A registered patient may obtain marijuana only from their designated dispensary. A registered patient and his or her caregiver may not cultivate marijuana for symptom relief if the registered patient designates a dispensary. The Department has issued four dispensary registration certificates.\" \"Registered Dispensary Information,\" vcic.vermont.gov (accessed Mar. 31, 2017)", "\"Qualifying patients with terminal or debilitating illnesses who, in the judgment of their physicians, may benefit from the medical use of marijuana, shall not be found guilty of a crime under state law for their possession and limited use of marijuana.\"", "Approved Conditions: Cancer, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), multiple sclerosis, epilepsy or other seizure disorder, or spasticity disorders; Intractable pain, limited to pain unrelieved by standard medical treatments and medications; Glaucoma, either acute or chronic, limited to mean increased intraocular pressure unrelieved by standard treatments and medications; Crohn's disease with debilitating symptoms unrelieved by standard treatments or medications; Hepatitis C with debilitating nausea or intractable pain unrelieved by standard treatments or medications; Diseases, including anorexia, which result in nausea, vomiting, wasting, appetite loss, cramping, seizures, muscle spasms, or spasticity, when these symptoms are unrelieved by standard treatments or medications; Chronic renal failure requiring hemodialysis; PTSD; Traumatic brain injury", "Possession/Cultivation: Qualified patients and designated providers who are entered into the database may legally purchase sales-tax free the following amounts from a licensed marijuana store with a medical endorsement: Three ounces usable marijuana, 48 ounces of marijuana-infused product in solid form, 216 ounces of marijuana-infused product in liquid form or 21 grams of marijuana concentrate. They may grow six plants for personal medical use and possess up to eight ounces produced from those plants. If a healthcare practitioner determines more is needed, up to 15 plants and 16 ounces of usable marijuana may be authorized.", "Qualified patients and designated providers with a valid authorization form who choose not to be entered into the database may purchase the amounts allowed for non-patients under the law that made marijuana legal in Washington, or grow in their homes four plants for personal medical use (and possess up to six ounces of usable marijuana produced from their plants).", "Amended: SB 5073 Effective: July 22, 2011 Gov. Christine Gregoire signed sections of the bill and partially vetoed others, as explained in the Apr. 29, 2011 veto notice. Gov. Gregoire struck down sections related to creating state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries and a voluntary patient registry.", "Updates: On Jan. 21, 2010, the Supreme Court of the State of Washington ruled that Ballot Initiative \"I-692 did not legalize medical marijuana, but rather provided an authorized user with an affirmative defense if the user shows compliance with the requirements for medical marijuana possession.\" State v. Fry", "ProCon.org contacted the Washington Department of Health to ask whether it had received any instructions in light of this ruling. Kristi Weeks, Director of Policy and Legislation, stated the following in a Jan. 25, 2010 email response to ProCon.org:", "\"The Department of Health has a limited role related to medical marijuana in the state of Washington. Specifically, we were directed by the Legislature to determine the amount of a 60 day supply and conduct a study of issues related to access to medical marijuana. Both of these tasks have been completed. We have maintained the medical marijuana webpage for the convenience of the public.", "The department has not received 'any instructions' in light of State v. Fry. That case does not change the law or affect the 60 day supply. Chapter 69.51A RCW, as confirmed in Fry, provides an affirmative defense to prosecution for possession of marijuana for qualifying patients and caregivers.\"", "SB 5052 passed the House by a vote of 60-36 on Apr. 10, 2015 and the Senate by a vote of 41-8 on Apr. 14, 2015. Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill into law with partial vetoes on Apr. 24, 2015.", "\"Beginning July 1, 2016, patients and designated providers who are entered into the Medical Marijuana Authorization Database will receive a recognition card which will entitle the patient to additional rights and protections under SB 5052:", "Patients and designated providers who hold valid authorizations but aren't entered into the database will have an affirmative defense to criminal prosecution if they possess no more than four plants and six ounces of usable marijuana. They may purchase only in accordance with the laws and rules for non-patients.\"", "Registration: Voluntary - Registry for recognition cards is required if patients and designated providers 21 and older wish to have access to the following benefits: Purchase products sales-tax free; Purchase up to three times the current legal limit for recreational users; Purchase high-THC infused products; Grow more than four plants in their residence; Have full protection from arrest, prosecution, and legal penalties, although patients will still have an affirmative defense.", "Amendment Act B18-622Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010 -- Approved 13-0 by the Council of the District of Columbia on May 4, 2010; signed by the Mayor on May 21, 2010", "Effective: July 27, 2010 [After being signed by the Mayor, the law underwent a 30-day Congessional review period. Neither the Senate nor the House acted to stop the law, so it became effective when the review period ended.]", "Approved Conditions: HIV, AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, conditions characterized by severe and persistent muscle spasms, such as multiple sclerosis; patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, using azidothymidine or protease inhibitors, decompensated cirrhosis, Lou Gehrig's disease, Cachexia or wasting syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and seizure disorders.", "Possession/Cultivation: \"Patients are permitted to purchase up to two (2) ounces of dried medical marijuana per month or the equivalent of two ounces of dried medical marijuana when sold in any other form.\" (\"Patient FAQ,\" doh.dc.gov, Mar. 1, 2016)", "Updates: On Apr. 14, 2011, Mayor Vincent C. Gray announced the adoption of an emergency amendment to title 22 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR), which added a new subtitle C entitled \"Medical Marijuana.\" The emergency amendment \"will set forth the process and procedure\" for patients, caregivers, physicians, and dispensaries, and \"implement the provisions of the Act that must be addressed at the onset to enable the Department to administer the program.\" The final rulemaking was posted online on Jan. 3, 2012.", "On Feb. 14, 2012, the DC Department of Health's Health Regulation and Licensing Administration posted a revised timeline for the dispensary application process, which listed June 8, 2012 as the date by which the Department intends to announce dispensary applicants available for registration.", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"A dispensary is a facility operated by an organization or business registered with the Department of Health... Patients are required to choose a single dispensary to register with...", "Dispensaries and cultivation centers may dispense or distribute medical marijuana in any form deemed safe which allows patients to eat, inhale, or otherwise use medical marijuana for medical purposes. Medical marijuana will be subject to testing for quality assurance and safety purposes.\" \"Medical Marijuana Program Frequently Asked Questions,\" doh.dc.gov (accessed Mar. 1, 2016)", "Accepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes: On Aug. 8, 2019, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an emergency rulemaking to \"allow non-District residents with medical marijuana cards [from other legal states] to purchase medical marijuana during their visits to Washington, DC.\"", "Effective: Under the Act, the Bureau for Public Health may not issue the patient and caregiver identification cards necessary to obtain medical cannabis until July 1, 2019.", "Creates the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Commission and authorizes the commission to license the number of growers and dispensaries sufficient to meet demand as of July 1, 2020.", "Approved Conditions: Subject to approval by the commission - chronic or debilitating diseases or medical conditions that result in a patient being admitted into Hospice or receiving palliative care; chronic or debilitating diseases or medical conditions or the treatment of chronic or debilitating diseases or medical conditions that produce: Cachexia, anorexia, or wasting syndrome; severe or chronic pain that does not find effective relief through standard pain medication; severe nausea; seizures; severe or persistent muscle spasms; refractory generalized anxiety disorder; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)", "Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: Beginning July 1, 2020, the commission may issue the number of licenses for growers and dispensaries necessary to meet the demand for medical cannabis by qualifying patients and caregivers in an affordable, accessible, secure, and efficient manner.", "We encourage people to link to this regularly updated page. 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6 plants (3 mature, 3 immature) \n \n2.Arizona\|\n\n2010\n\nProposition 203 (50.13%)\n\n2.5 oz usable per 14-day period; 12 plants \n \n3.Arkansas\|\n\n2016\n\nBallot Measure Issue 6 (53.2%)\n\n2.5 oz usable per 14-day period \n \n4.California\|\n\n1996\n\nProposition 215 (56%)\n\n8 oz usable; 6 mature or 12 immature plants \n \n5.Colorado\|\n\n2000\n\nBallot Amendment 20 (54%)\n\n2 oz usable; 6 plants (3 mature, 3 immature) \n \n6.Connecticut\|\n\n2012\n\nHouse Bill 5389 (96-51 H, 21-13 S)\n\n2.5 oz usable \n \n7.Delaware\|\n\n2011\n\nSenate Bill 17 (27-14 H, 17-4 S)\n\n6 oz usable \n \n8.Florida\|\n\n2016\n\nBallot Amendment 2 (71.3%)\n\n35-day supply \n \n9.Hawaii\|\n\n2000\n\nSenate Bill 862 (32-18 H; 13-12 S)\n\n4 oz usable; 10 plants \n \n10.Illinois\|\n\n2013\n\nHouse Bill 1 (61-57 H; 35-21 S)\n\n2.5 ounces of usable cannabis during a period of 14 days \n \n11.Louisiana\|\n\n2016\n\nSenate Bill 271 (62-32 H; 22-14 S)\n\nOne-month supply, amount to be determined \n \n12.Maine\|\n\n1999\n\nSenate Bill 611\n\n2.5 ounces usable; 6 plants \n \n13.Maryland\|\n\n2014\n\nHouse Bill 881 (125-11 H; 44-2 S)\n\n30-day supply, determined by physician \n \n14.Massachusetts\|\n\n2012\n\nBallot Question 3 (63%)\n\n60-day supply for personal medical use (10 oz) \n \n15.Michigan\|\n\n2008\n\nProposal 1 (63%)\n\n2.5 oz usable; 12 plants \n \n16.Minnesota\|\n\n2014\n\nSenate Bill 2470 (46-16 S; 89-40 H)\n\n30-day supply of non-smokable marijuana \n \n17.Missouri\|\n\n2018\n\nBallot Amendment 2 (66%)\n\n60-day supply; 6 plants \n \n18.Montana\|\n\n2004\n\nInitiative 148 (62%)\n\n1 oz usable; 4 plants (mature); 12 seedlings \n \n19.Nevada\|\n\n2000\n\nBallot Question 9 (65%)\n\n2.5 oz usable; 12 plants \n \n20.New Hampshire\|\n\n2013\n\nHouse Bill 573 (284-66 H; 18-6 S)\n\nTwo ounces of usable cannabis during a 10-day period \n \n21.New Jersey\|\n\n2010\n\nSenate Bill 119 (48-14 H; 25-13 S)\n\n2 oz usable \n \n22.New Mexico\|\n\n2007\n\nSenate Bill 523 (36-31 H; 32-3 S)\n\n6 oz usable; 16 plants (4 mature, 12 immature) \n \n23.New York\|\n\n2014\n\nAssembly Bill 6357 (117-13 A; 49-10 S)\n\n30-day supply non-smokable marijuana \n \n24.North Dakota\|\n\n2016\n\nBallot Measure 5 (63.7%)\n\n3 oz per 14-day period \n \n25.Ohio\|\n\n2016\n\nHouse Bill 523 (71-26 H; 18-15 S)\n\nMaximum of a 90-day supply, amount to be determined \n \n26.Oklahoma\|\n\n2018\n\nBallot Question 788 (56.8%)\n\n3 oz usable; 12 plants (6 mature, 6 immature) \n \n27.Oregon\|\n\n1998\n\nBallot Measure 67 (55%)\n\n24 oz usable; 24 plants (6 mature, 18 immature) \n \n28.Pennsylvania\|\n\n2016\n\nSenate Bill 3 (149-46 H; 42-7 S)\n\n30-day supply \n \n29.Rhode Island\|\n\n2006\n\nSenate Bill 0710 (52-10 H; 33-1 S)\n\n2.5 oz usable; 12 plants \n \n30.Utah\|\n\n2018\n\nHouse Bill 3001 (60-13 H; 22-4 S)\n\n113 grams of unprocessed cannabis \n \n31.Vermont\|\n\n2004\n\nSenate Bill 76 (22-7) HB 645 (82-59)\n\n2 oz usable; 9 plants (2 mature, 7 immature) \n \n32.Washington\|\n\n1998\n\nInitiative 692 (59%)\n\n8 oz usable; 6 plants \n \nWashington, DC\|\n\n2010\n\nAmendment Act B18-622 (13-0 vote)\n\n2 oz dried \n \n33.West Virginia\|\n\n2017\n\nSenate Bill 386 (74-24 H; 28-6 S)\n\n30-day supply (amount TBD) \n \nMarijuana State Laws – Summary Chart from ProCon.org \n \nWe encourage people to link to this regularly updated page. However,\nreprinting this content, in part or in full, is not allowed without prior\nwritten permission from ProCon.org. Please see our reprinting policy for\ndetails. For a list of sources used to compile this information, please see\nour sources page.\n\nFor information on recreational marijuana, please visit our Legal Recreational\nMarijuana States resource.\n\nWhy are some states not on this list? Our list includes states that have\nlegalized use of the marijuana plant for medical purposes. States that limit\nuse to the nonpsychoactive marijuana extract called cannabidiol (CBD) are not\nincluded on this list, although we do keep track of those legal CBD states in\nour resource States with Laws Specifically about Legal Cannabidiol (CBD). Also\nnot included are states whose legalization laws require physicians to\n\"prescribe\" marijuana (an illegal act under federal law) vs. \"recommend\"\nmarijuana (considered protected free speech between doctor and patient), as\nwell as states that have passed \"affirmative defense\" laws in which arrested\nmarijuana users are allowed to mention medical use in their defense.\n\nNotes (click to expand)\n\n### Residency Requirement\n\n> All states require proof of residency to apply to be qualifying patients,\n> although the length of time considered to be a resident varies by state.\n\n### Home Cultivation\n\n> Karen O'Keefe, JD, Director of State Policies for Marijuana Policy Project\n> (MPP), stated the following in a July 16, 2018 email to ProCon.org:\n>\n\n>> \"Some or all patients and/or their caregivers are allowed to cultivate\nmedical cannabis in 16 of the 30 medical cannabis states. As long as they\ncomply with restrictions, all qualifying patients and/or their caregivers are\nallowed to cultivate cannabis in Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine,\nMichigan, Montana, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington\nState. Home cultivation is allowed, but a special license is required in New\nMexico. In Arizona, Massachusetts, and Nevada, patients can only cultivate in\nsome circumstances, such as if they live a certain distance from the nearest\ndispensary or if they are granted a waiver for financial hardship. In\naddition, under adult-use legalization laws, all adults 21 and older are\nallowed to cultivate cannabis in Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine,\nMassachusetts, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. and certain adults are\nallowed to cultivate in Nevada.\"\n\n### Patient Registration: Mandatory vs. Voluntary\n\n> Karen O'Keefe, JD , Director of State Policies for Marijuana Policy Project\n> (MPP), stated the following in a July 16, 2018 email to ProCon.org:\n>\n\n>> \"Affirmative defenses, which protect from conviction but not arrest, are or\nmay be available in several states even if the patient does not have an ID\ncard: Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Rhode Island, in some\ncircumstances, Delaware and Ohio. Hawaii also has a separate 'choice of evils'\ndefense. Patient ID cards are voluntary in Maine, California, and Washington,\nbut in California and Washington they offer the strongest legal protection. In\nDelaware, the defense is only available between when a patient submits a valid\napplication and receives their ID card. In Ohio, the defense is only available\nuntil 60 days after the state begins accepting patients' applications. In\nOklahoma, the penalty for simple possession of cannabis is reduced to a fine\nof up to $400 for individuals who 'can state a medical condition.'\n\n>>\n\n>> The states with no protection unless the patient is registered are: Alaska,\nArizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire,\nNew Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania (apart from minor\npatients with a 'safe harbor' letter), Vermont, and West Virginia. Washington,\nD.C. also requires patients to register.\"\n\n### United States Attorneys' Letters to Legal States, 2011-2013\n\n> Several states with legal medical marijuana received letters from their\n> respective United States Attorney's offices explaining that marijuana is a\n> schedule I substance and that the federal government considers growing,\n> distribution, or possession of marijuana to be a federal crime regardless of\n> the state laws. An Aug. 29, 2013 Department of Justice memo clarified the\n> government's prosecutorial priorities and stated that the federal government\n> would rely on state and local law enforcement to \"address marijuana activity\n> through enforcement of their own narcotics laws.\"\n\n### Symbolic Medical Marijuana Laws\n\n> From the 1970s to the 1990s, several states passed symbolic laws that\n> liberalized their medical marijuana policies to some degree. For example,\n> some states wrote laws that legalized medical marijuana with a physician's\n> prescription, however, those laws are considered symbolic because federal\n> law prohibits physicians from \"prescribing\" marijuana, a schedule I drug.\n> Five examples include: Virginia (Mar. 27, 1979), New Hampshire (Apr. 23,\n> 1981), Connecticut (July 1, 1981), Wisconsin (Apr. 20, 1988), and Louisiana\n> (July 23, 1991). Some states wrote laws creating research programs to\n> investigate medical use of marijuana; others allowed for \"medical necessity”\n> as a defense in state court. None of these laws made marijuana available to\n> patients with a doctor’s recommendation, and are thus considered symbolic.\n\n1.Alaska\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nBallot Measure 8 -- Approved Nov. 3, 1998 by 58% of voters Effective: Mar. 4,\n1999\n\nRemoved state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation\nof marijuana by patients who possess written documentation from their\nphysician advising that they \"might benefit from the medical use of\nmarijuana.\"\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV or AIDS, any chronic or\ndebilitating disease or treatment for such diseases, which produces conditions\nthat may be alleviated by the medical use of the marijuana: cachexia; severe\npain; severe nausea; seizures, including those that are characteristic of\nepilepsy; or persistent muscle spasms, including those that are characteristic\nor multiple sclerosis. Other conditions are subject to approval by the Alaska\nDepartment of Health and Social Services.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Patients (or their primary caregivers) may legally\npossess no more than one ounce of usable marijuana, and may cultivate no more\nthan six marijuana plants, of which no more than three may be mature. The law\nestablishes a confidential state-run patient registry that issues\nidentification cards to qualifying patients.\n\nAmended: Senate Bill 94 Effective: June 2, 1999\n\nMandates all patients seeking legal protection under this act to enroll in the\nstate patient registry and possess a valid identification card. Patients not\nenrolled in the registry will no longer be able to argue the \"affirmative\ndefense of medical necessity\" if they are arrested on marijuana charges.\n\nUpdate: Alaska Statute Title 17 Chapter 37\n\nCreates a confidential statewide registry of medical marijuana patients and\ncaregivers and establishes identification card.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nAlaska Bureau of Vital Statistics Marijuana Registry P.O. Box 110699 Juneau,\nAK 99811-0699 Phone: 907-465-5423\n\nBVSSpecialServices@health.state.ak.us\n\nWebsite: AK Marijuana Registry Online\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: No\ninformation is provided\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $25 new application/$20 renewal\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n2.Arizona\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nBallot Proposition 203Arizona Medical Marijuana Act -- Approved Nov. 2, 2010\nby 50.13% of voters\n\nAllows registered qualifying patients (who must have a physician's written\ncertification that they have been diagnosed with a debilitating condition and\nthat they would likely receive benefit from marijuana) to obtain marijuana\nfrom a registered nonprofit dispensary, and to possess and use medical\nmarijuana to treat the condition.\n\nRequires the Arizona Department of Health Services to establish a registration\nand renewal application system for patients and nonprofit dispensaries.\nRequires a web-based verification system for law enforcement and dispensaries\nto verify registry identification cards. Allows certification of a number of\ndispensaries not to exceed 10% of the number of pharmacies in the state (which\nwould cap the number of dispensaries around 124).\n\nSpecifies that a registered patient's use of medical marijuana is to be\nconsidered equivalent to the use of any other medication under the direction\nof a physician and does not disqualify a patient from medical care, including\norgan transplants.\n\nSpecifies that employers may not discriminate against registered patients\nunless that employer would lose money or licensing under federal law.\nEmployers also may not penalize registered patients solely for testing\npositive for marijuana in drug tests, although the law does not authorize\npatients to use, possess, or be impaired by marijuana on the employment\npremises or during the hours of employment.\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn's\ndisease, Alzheimer's disease, cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe and chronic\npain, severe nausea, seizures (including epilepsy), severe or persistent\nmuscle spasms (including multiple sclerosis). Starting Jan.1, 2015, PTSD was\nadded to the list.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Qualified patients or their registered designated\ncaregivers may obtain up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a 14-day period from a\nregistered nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary. If the patient lives more\nthan 25 miles from the nearest dispensary, the patient or caregiver may\ncultivate up to 12 marijuana plants in an enclosed, locked facility.\n\nAmended: Senate Bill 1443 Effective: Signed by Governor Jan Brewer on May 7,\n2013 \"Specifies the prohibition to possess or use marijuana on a postsecondary\neducational institution campus does not apply to medical research projects\ninvolving marijuana that are conducted on the campus, as authorized by\napplicable federal approvals and on approval of the applicable university\ninstitutional review board.\"\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nArizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Medical Marijuana Program 150\nNorth 18th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Phone: 602-364-1793\n\nM2programsupport@azdhs.gov\n\nWebsite: Arizona Medical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana:\n\"Qualifying patients can obtain medical marijuana from a dispensary, the\nqualifying patient's designated caregiver, another qualifying patient, or, if\nauthorized to cultivate, from home cultivation.\" The Department will provide\n\"a list of registered dispensaries to a qualifying patient who is not\nauthorized to cultivate marijuana plants when issuing the qualifying patient's\nregistry identification card.\" On Dec. 6, 2012, the state's first dispensary,\nArizona Organix, opened in Glendale. ADHS, \"Qualifying Patients FAQs,\"\nazdhs.gov (accessed Feb. 20, 2019)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $150 / $75 for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program\nparticipants\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards?\n\nYes, but does not permit visiting patients to obtain marijuana from an Arizona\ndispensary\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n3.Arkansas\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nMedical Marijuana Amendment (Issue 6) – Approved Nov. 8, 2016 by 53.2% of\nvoters\n\nEffective: Nov. 9, 2016\n\nConstitutional amendment making medical marijuana legal in Arkansas and\nestablishing a system for cultivation, acquisition, and distribution of\nmarijuana.\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Tourette's\nsyndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, PTSD, severe arthritis,\nfibromyalgia, Alzheimer's disease; A chronic or debilitating disease or\nmedical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following:\ncachexia or wasting syndrome; peripheral neuropathy; intractable pain, which\nis pain that has not responded to ordinary medications, treatment, or surgical\nmeasures for more than six months; severe nausea; seizures, including without\nlimitation those characteristic of epilepsy; or severe and persistent muscle\nspasms, including without limitation those characteristic of multiple\nsclerosis; Any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the\nDepartment of Health.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana per 14-day period\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nArkansas Department of Health Medical Marijuana Section 4815 W. Markham St.,\nSlot 50 Little Rock, AR 72205 Phone: 1-833-214-8619\n\nadh.medicalmarijuana@arkansas.gov\n\nWebsite: Medical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"To be\nprotected under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act, your marijuana must be\nlabeled from one of the Arkansas dispensaries... Qualifying registered\npatients and their designated caregivers cannot grow or cultivate medical\nmarijuana.\" ADH, \"Medical Marijuana FAQ's,\" healthy.arkansas.gov (accessed\nFeb. 20, 2019)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $50\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes, upon completion of the visiting\npatient form and providing proof of a registry identification card from\nanother state.\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n4.California\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nBallot Proposition 215 -- Approved Nov. 5, 1996 by 56% of voters Effective:\nNov. 6, 1996\n\nRemoves state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation\nof marijuana by patients who possess a \"written or oral recommendation\" from\ntheir physician that he or she \"would benefit from medical marijuana.\"\nPatients diagnosed with any debilitating illness where the medical use of\nmarijuana has been \"deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a\nphysician\" are afforded legal protection under this act.\n\nApproved Conditions: AIDS, anorexia, arthritis, cachexia, cancer, chronic\npain, glaucoma, migraine, persistent muscle spasms, including spasms\nassociated with multiple sclerosis, seizures, including seizures associated\nwith epilepsy, severe nausea; Other chronic or persistent medical symptoms.\n\nAmended: Senate Bill 420 Effective: Jan. 1, 2004\n\nImposes statewide guidelines outlining how much medicinal marijuana patients\nmay grow and possess. S.B. 420 grants implied legal protection to the state's\nmedicinal marijuana dispensaries, stating, \"Qualified patients, persons with\nvalid identification cards, and the designated primary caregivers of qualified\npatients ... who associate within the state of California in order\ncollectively or cooperatively to cultivate marijuana for medical purposes,\nshall not solely on the basis of that fact be subject to state criminal\nsanctions.\"\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Qualified patients and their primary caregivers may\npossess no more than eight ounces of dried marijuana and six mature (or 12\nimmature) marijuana plants.\n\nChallenge to Possession Limits: On Jan. 21, 2010, the California Supreme Court\naffirmed (S164830) the May 22, 2008 Second District Court of Appeals ruling in\nthe Kelly Case that the possession limits set by SB 420 violate the California\nconstitution because the voter-approved Prop. 215 can only be amended by the\nvoters.\n\nA California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of Public Affairs\nrepresentative wrote the following in a Dec. 7, 2010 email to ProCon.org:\n\"CDPH does not oversee the amounts that a patient may possess or grow. When\nasked what a patient can possess, patients are referred to\nwww.courtinfo.ca.gov, case S164830 which is the Kelly case, changing the\namounts a patient can possess from 8 oz, 6 mature plants or 12 immature plants\nto 'the amount needed for a patient's personal use.'\"\n\nAs of 2019, California's medical marijuana program website stated, \"Per Health\nand Safety Code Section 11362.77, a qualified patient or primary caregiver may\npossess no more than eight (8) ounces of dried marijuana per qualified\npatient. In addition, a qualified patient or primary caregiver may also\nmaintain no more than six (6) mature or twelve (12) immature marijuana\nplants.\"\n\nOn Oct. 9, 2015, Gov. Jerry Brown signed three bills to regulate California's\nmedical marijuana industry: AB 243, AB 266, and SB 643. The bills cover\nlicensing requirements for cultivation, transportation, distribution, and\nmore.\n\nProposition 64, passed by 57.13% of voters on Nov. 8, 2016, added five new\nmedical marijuana statutes to the Health and Safety Code, including increased\nprotections for patients and exemption from paying retail sales tax on\nmarijuana for card holders.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nCalifornia Department of Public Health Medical Marijuana Identification Card\nProgram Public Health Policy and Research - MS 5101 P.O. Box 997410\nSacramento, CA 95899-7410 Phone: 916-552-8600\n\nMMPinfo@cdph.ca.gov\n\nWebsite: CA Medical Marijuana Program\n\nGuidelines for the Security and Non-diversion of Marijuana Grown for Medical\nUse\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The\nMedical Marijuana Identification Card Program is not authorized to provide\ninformation on acquiring marijuana or other related products.\" \"Medical\nMarijuana Program Frequently Asked Questions,\" cdph.ca.gov (accessed Feb. 20,\n2019)\n\n\"The California Department of Public Health's MMP does not have jurisdiction\nover medical marijuana cooperatives, dispensaries, or collectives. For\nquestions related to these areas, please contact your local city or county\nbusiness licensing office.\" \"Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program,\"\ncdph.ca.gov (accessed Mar. 1, 2016)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: Fees vary by county, not to exceed $100\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Voluntary\n\n5.Colorado\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nBallot Amendment 20 -- Approved Nov. 7, 2000 by 54% of voters\n\nEffective: June 1, 2001\n\nRemoves state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation\nof marijuana by patients who possess written documentation from their\nphysician affirming that he or she suffers from a debilitating condition and\nadvising that they \"might benefit from the medical use of marijuana.\"\n(Patients must possess this documentation prior to an arrest.)\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS positive, cachexia; severe\npain; severe nausea; seizures, including those that are characteristic of\nepilepsy; persistent muscle spasms, including those that are characteristic of\nmultiple sclerosis; PTSD; autism spectrum disorder; and all conditions for\nwhich opioids could be prescribed to treat. Other conditions are subject to\napproval by the Colorado Board of Health.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: A patient or a primary caregiver who has been issued a\nMedical Marijuana Registry identification card may possess no more than two\nounces of a usable form of marijuana and not more than six marijuana plants,\nwith three or fewer being mature, flowering plants that are producing a usable\nform of marijuana.\n\nPatients who do not join the registry or possess greater amounts of marijuana\nthan allowed by law may argue the \"affirmative defense of medical necessity\"\nif they are arrested on marijuana charges.\n\nAmended: House Bill 1284 and Senate Bill 109 Effective: June 7, 2010\n\nColorado Governor Bill Ritter signed the bills into law and stated the\nfollowing in a June 7, 2010 press release:\n\n\"House Bill 1284 provides a regulatory framework for dispensaries, including\ngiving local communities the ability to ban or place sensible and much-needed\ncontrols on the operation, location and ownership of these establishments.\n\nSenate Bill 109 will help prevent fraud and abuse, ensuring that physicians\nwho authorize medical marijuana for their patients actually perform a physical\nexam, do not have a DEA flag on their medical license and do not have a\nfinancial relationship with a dispensary.\"\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nMedical Marijuana Registry Colorado Department of Public Health and\nEnvironment HSV-8630 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246 Phone:\n303-692-2184\n\nmedical.marijuana@state.co.us\n\nWebsite: CO Medical Marijuana Registry\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The\nMarijuana Enforcement Division (MED) website provides a list of licensed\nMedical Marijuana Centers.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $25\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory (for access to medical marijuana, as opposed to\nrecreational/adult-use cannabis)\n\n6.Connecticut\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nHB 5389 -- Signed into law by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy (D) on May 31, 2012\nApproved: By House 96-51, by Senate 21-13 Effective: Some sections from\npassage (May 4, 2012), other sections on Oct. 1, 2012\n\n\"A qualifying patient shall register with the Department of Consumer\nProtection... prior to engaging in the palliative use of marijuana. A\nqualifying patient who has a valid registration certificate... shall not be\nsubject to arrest or prosecution, penalized in any manner,... or denied any\nright or privilege.\"\n\nPatients must be Connecticut residents at least 18 years of age to qualify for\na registration certificate. \"Prison inmates, or others under the supervision\nof the Department of Corrections, would not qualify, regardless of their\nmedical condition.\"\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson's Disease, multiple\nsclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective\nneurological indication of intractable spasticity, epilepsy, cachexia, wasting\nsyndrome, Crohn's Disease, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sickle cell\ndisease, post laminectomy syndrome with chronic radiculopathy, severe\npsoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, ALS, ulcerative colitis, Complex Regional\nPain Syndrome, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, irreversible spinal cord\ninjury with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity,\nterminal illness requiring end-of-life care, uncontrolled intractable seizure\ndisorder, spasticity or neuropathic pain associated with fibromyalgia, severe\nrheumatoid arthritis, post herpetic neuralgia, hydrocephalus with intractable\nheadache, intractable headache syndromes, neuropathic facial pain, muscular\ndystrophy, osteogenesis imperfecta, and chronic neuropathic pain associated\nwith degenerative spinal disorders.\n\nFor Patients under 18: cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, irreversible spinal\ncord injury with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity,\nsevere epilepsy, terminal illness requiring end-of-life care, uncontrolled\nintractable seizure disorder, muscular dystrophy, and osteogenesis imperfecta.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: \"The maximum allowable monthly amount is 2.5 ounces\nunless your physician indicates a lesser amount is appropriate.\" \"Qualifying\nPatient FAQs, ct.gov (accessed Apr. 9, 2019)\n\nUpdates: On Apr. 3, 2014, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection\nannounced the names and locations of the first six dispensary facilities that\nwill be authorized by the state. The first dispensary opened on Aug. 20, 2014.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nMedical Marijuana Program Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) 450 Columbus\nBlvd Ste 901 Hartford, CT 06103-1840 Phone: 860-713-6066 Toll-Free:\n800-842-2649\n\ndcp.mmp@ct.gov\n\nWebsite: CT Medical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana:\nConnecticut's Medical Marijuana Program website has a list of dispensary\nfacilities.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $100\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n7.Delaware\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nSenate Bill 17 -- Signed into law by Gov. Jack Markell (D) on May 13, 2011\nApproved: By House 27-14, by Senate 17-4 Effective: July 1, 2011\n\nUnder this law, a patient is only protected from arrest if his or her\nphysician certifies, in writing, that the patient has a specified debilitating\nmedical condition and that the patient would receive therapeutic benefit from\nmedical marijuana. The patient must send a copy of the written certification\nto the state Department of Health and Social Services, and the Department will\nissue an ID card after verifying the information. As long as the patient is in\ncompliance with the law, there will be no arrest.\n\nThe law does not allow patients or caregivers to grow marijuana at home, but\nit does allow for the state-regulated, non-profit distribution of medical\nmarijuana by compassion centers.\n\nApproved Conditions: Terminal illness, cancer, HIV/AIDS, decompensated\ncirrhosis, ALS, agitation of Alzheimer's disease, Post-Traumatic Stress\nDisorder (PTSD), intractable epilepsy, autism with aggressive behavior,\nglaucoma, chronic debilitating migraine; A chronic or debilitating disease or\nmedical condition or its treatment that produces cachexia or wasting syndrome,\nsevere, debilitating pain that has not responded to previously prescribed\nmedication or surgical measure for more than three months, or for which other\ntreatment options produced serious side effects, intractable nausea, seizures,\nor severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those\ncharacteristic of Multiple Sclerosis\n\nPediatric Patient Qualifying Conditions - intractable epilepsy, a chronic or\ndebilitating disease or medical condition where they have failed treatment for\ncachexia or wasting syndrome, intractable nausea, or severe, painful,\npersistent muscle spasms, and autism with self-injurious or aggressive\nbehavior. \"Medical Marijuana Patients and Caregivers: Qualifying Debilitating\nMedical Conditions,\" dhss.delaware.gov (accessed Feb. 8, 2017)\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Patients 18 and older with a Delaware registry\nidentification card may possess up to six ounces of marijuana. A registered\ncompassion center may not dispense more than three ounces of marijuana to a\nregistered qualifying patient in any fourteen-day period, and a patient may\nregister with only one compassion center. Home cultivation is not allowed.\nSenate Bill 17 contains a provision that allows for an affirmative defense for\nindividuals \"in possession of no more than six ounces of usable marijuana.\"\n\nUpdates: On June 23, 2015, Gov. Markell signed Rylie's Law, SB 90, which\nallows the use of non-smoked cannabis oil that is no more than 7% THC for\nminors with intractable epilepsy or dystonia.\n\nOn June 26, 2015, the state's first medical marijuana dispensary opened near\nWilmington, Delaware.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nDelaware Division of Public Health Medical Marijuana Program 417 Federal\nStreet Suite 140 Dover, Delaware 19901 Phone: 302-744-4749 Fax: 302-739-3071\n\nMedicalMarijuanaDPH@delaware.gov\n\nWebsite: DE Medical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The State\ncurrently recognizes properly permitted compassion centers as the only legal\nway to obtain marijuana.\" \"Delaware Office of Medical Marijuana Patient\nInformation,\" dhss.delaware.gov (accessed Feb. 8, 2017)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $125\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n8.Florida\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nMedical Marijuana Legalization Initiative (Amendment 2) – Approved Nov. 8,\n2016 by 71.3% of voters. Amends the Florida Constitution. Effective: Jan. 3,\n2017\n\n\"Allows medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating medical\nconditions as determined by a licensed Florida physician. Allows caregivers to\nassist patients' medical use of marijuana. The Department of Health shall\nregister and regulate centers that produce and distribute marijuana for\nmedical purposes and shall issue identification cards to patients and\ncaregivers. Applies only to Florida law. Does not immunize violations of\nfederal law or any non-medical use, possession or production of marijuana.\"\nAllows for Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers to be registered by the\nDepartment of Health.\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn's\ndisease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, a terminal condition\ndiagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the\nphysician certification, and chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying\nmedical condition or that originates from a qualifying medical condition and\npersists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: To be determined during the rulemaking process\n\nUpdate: Florida's House and Senate passed SB 8A, which outlines regulations\nfor the implementation of Amendment 2, during a special session on June 9,\n2017. Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill into law on June 23, 2017.\n\nOn May 25, 2018, a circuit court judge in Florida ruled that the state\nlegislature's ban on smoked medical marijuana is unconstitutional because it\nconflicts with the intent of the constitutional amendment to legalize medical\nmarijuana that was passed by voters in 2016. On Mar. 18, 2019, Gov. Ron\nDeSantis signed SB 182 into law, which repealed the previous ban on smokable\nmarijuana so that patients may possess marijuana in forms intended for\nsmoking.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nFlorida Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use 4052 Bald Cypress\nWay Bin M-01 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Phone: 800-808-9580\n\nmedicalmarijuanause@flhealth.gov\n\nWebsite: Office of Medical Marijuana Use\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The Office\nof Medical Marijuana Use lists the available medical marijuana treatment\ncenters (MMTC) on its website. There were 114 licensed MMTCs as of Apr. 10,\n2019.>\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $75\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Unclear\n\n9.Hawaii\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nSenate Bill 862 -- Signed into law by Gov. Ben Cayetano on June 14, 2000\nApproved: By House 32-18, by Senate 13-12 Effective: Dec. 28, 2000\n\nRemoves state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation\nof marijuana by patients who possess a signed statement from their physician\naffirming that he or she suffers from a debilitating condition and that the\n\"potential benefits of medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the\nhealth risks.\" The law establishes a mandatory, confidential state-run patient\nregistry that issues identification cards to qualifying patients.\n\nApproved conditions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), cancer, glaucoma,\nlupus, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS, PTSD; a\nchronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that\nproduces one or more of the following: Cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe\npain, severe nausea, seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms including\nthose characteristic of multiple sclerosis or Crohn's disease.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: The amount of marijuana that may be possessed jointly\nbetween the qualifying patient and the primary caregiver is an \"adequate\nsupply,\" not to exceed 10 plants and no more than four ounces of usable\nmarijuana jointly between a registered patient and caregiver.\n\nAmended: HB 668 Effective: June 25, 2013\n\nEstablishes a medical marijuana registry special fund to pay for the program\nand transfers the medical marijuana program from the Department of Public\nSafety to the Department of Public Health by no later than Jan. 1, 2015.\n\nAmended: SB 642 Effective: Jan. 2, 2015\n\nRedefines \"adequate supply\" as seven marijuana plants, whether immature or\nmature [updated to 10 plants in 2017], and four ounces of usable marijuana at\nany given time; stipulates that physician recommendations will have to be made\nby the qualifying patient's primary care physician.\n\nAmended: Act 241 Signed: July 14, 2015\n\nCreated \"a regulated statewide dispensary system for medical marijuana\" and\nadded PTSD to list of conditions.\n\n\"The department shall issue eight dispensary licenses statewide... A\ndispensary licensee may establish up to two retail dispensing locations...\n\nA qualifying patient or primary caregiver... shall be allowed to purchase no\nmore than four ounces of marijuana within a consecutive period of fifteen\ndays.\"\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nDepartment of Health Medical Cannabis Registry Program 4348 Waialae Avenue\n#648 Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 Phone: 808-733-2177\n\nmedicalcannabis@doh.hawaii.gov\n\nWebsite: HI Medical Marijuana Registry Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: A total of\neight medical marijuana dispensary licenses were issued in Apr. 2016, and are\nlisted on the program website.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $35 + $3.50 portal administration fee\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes: Out-of-state patients with a\nvalid card issued by another state may apply for two 60-day terms per calendar\nyear. The application cost is $49.50 and the patient must have a condition\napproved for medical marijuana use in Hawaii.\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n10.Illinois\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nHouse Bill 1 Approved: Apr. 17, 2013 by House, 61-57 and May 17, 2013 by\nSenate, 35-21 Signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn on Aug. 1, 2013 Effective:\nJan. 1, 2014 until July 1, 2020\n\nThe Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act establishes a\npatient registry program, protects registered qualifying patients and\nregistered designated caregivers from \"arrest, prosecution, or denial of any\nright or privilege,\" and allows for the registration of cultivation centers\nand dispensing organizations. Once the act goes into effect, \"a tax is imposed\nupon the privilege of cultivating medical cannabis at a rate of 7% of the\nsales price per ounce.\"\n\nApproved Conditions: Alzheimer's disease, HIV/AIDS, Amyotrophic lateral\nsclerosis (ALS), Arnold-Chiari malformation, cancer, causalgia, chronic\ninflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, Crohn's disease, CRPS (complex\nregional pain syndrome Type II), dystonia, fibrous dysplasia, glaucoma,\nhepatitis C, hydrocephalus, hydromyelia, interstitial cystitis, lupus,\nmultiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, myoclonus, nail-\npatella syndrome, neurofibromatosis, Parkinson's disease, post-concussion\nsyndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, residual limb pain, rheumatoid\narthritis, seizures (including those characteristic of epilepsy), severe\nfibromyalgia, Sjogren's syndrome, spinal cord disease (including but not\nlimited to arachnoiditis), spinal cord injury, spinocerebellar ataxia,\nsyringomyelia, Tarlov cysts, tourette syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and\ncachexia/wasting syndrome, alternative to opioid treatment, autism, chronic\npain, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, osteoarthritis, anorexia nervosa,\nEhler-Danlos Syndrome, Neuro-Behcet's Autoimmune Disease, neuropathy,\npolycystic kidney disease, and superior canal dehiscence syndrome.\n\nAlso, PTSD and terminal illness with a life expectancy of less than six months\n(no application fee).\n\nOn July 20, 2014, Gov. Quinn signed Senate Bill 2636, which amended the\nCompassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act to allow children under 18 to be\ntreated with non-smokable forms of medical marijuana for the same conditions\norginially approved for adults. An underage patient's parent or guardian must\nserve as caregiver, and signatures from two doctors are required. The bill,\nwhich became effective Jan. 1, 2015, also added seizures, including those\nrelated to epilepsy, to the list of approved conditions.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: \"Adequate supply\" is defined as \"2.5 ounces of usable\ncannabis during a period of 14 days and that is derived solely from an\nintrastate source.\" The law does not allow patients or caregivers to cultivate\ncannabis until the recreational marijuana law goes into effect in Jan. 2020,\nat which point medical marijuana patients may grow up to five plants.\n\nUpdates: Governor Pat Quinn's Aug. 1, 2013 signing statement explained key\npoints of the law and noted that it was a four-year pilot program.\n\nOn July 1, 2016, Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) signed SB 10 into law, which extends\nthe state's medical marijuana program through July 2020 and adds PTSD and\nterminal illness to the list of approved conditions.\n\nOn Aug. 28, 2018, Gov. Rauner signed SB 336 into law, which adds to the list\nof qualifying conditions any medical condition for which an opioid has been or\ncould be prescribed by a physician.\n\nGov. Pritzker signed SB 2023 into law on Aug. 12, 2019, which removed the word\n\"pilot\" from the name of the state's medical marijuana program so that it will\nbe permanent instead of expiring in summer of 2020. The bill also added 11 new\nqualifying conditions.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nIllinois Department of Public Health Division of Medical Cannabis 535 W.\nJefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761-0001 Phone: 855-636-3688\n\nDPH.MedicalCannabis@illinois.gov\n\nWebsite: Medical Cannabis Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: As of Mar.\n1, 2019, there were 55 licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in Illinois. The\nfirst licensed medical cannabis dispensaries opened to the public in Nov.\n2015.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: One year: $100 / $50 for veterans or people enrolled in\nfederal Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security\nIncome (SSI) disability programs Two years: $200 / $100 (reduced application\nfee) Three years: $250 /$125 (reduced application fee)\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n11.Louisiana\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nSenate Bill 271 Approved: May 11, 2016 by House, 62-32 and May 16, 2016 by\nSenate, 22-14 Signed into law as Act 96 by Gov. John Bel Edwards on May 19,\n2016 Effective: May 19, 2016\n\nOn June 29, 2015, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal signed SB 143 into law as Act\n261, which provided \"for the adoption of rules and regulations relating to the\nprescribing, dispensing, and producing of marijuana for therapeutic use.\" The\nlaw did not make Louisiana a legal medical marijuana state because the law\nused the word \"prescribe;\" federal law prohibits physicians from prescribing\nmarijuana, a schedule I substance. States that have legalized medical\nmarijuana use the word \"recommend.\"\n\nSB 271 was introduced in 2016 to amend that 2015 law. The new bill changed the\nwording to \"recommend\" and was signed into law as Act 96 by Gov. John Bel\nEdwards on May 19, 2016. The bill did not contain protection from prosecution\nfor patients, growers, or distributors. SB 180 was created to close that\nloophole, but only offered protection for patients and did not legalize\ndistribution or cultivation so patients could not get legal access to medical\nmarijuana. On June 22, 2017, Gov. Edwards signed SB 35 into law. The bill\ngrants immunity from prosecution for the employees of pharmacies licensed to\ndispense marijuana who are operating within the scope of the state-sponsored\nmedical marijuana program.\n\nThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry gave approval for\nmarijuana production to begin on Aug. 17, 2018. As of Sep. 4, 2018, the\nDepartment of Health website listed 16 licensed physicians authorized to\nrecommend marijuana in Louisiana. Doctors were originally limited to providing\nrecommendations to 100 patients, but on Sep. 17, 2018, the Louisiana Board of\nMedical Examiners lifted that cap. These developments indicated that patients\nin Louisiana would be able to gain access to medical marijuana that is legally\nproduced, recommended, and dispensed according to state law, and so we decided\nto add Louisiana to our list of legal medical marijuana states in Sep. 2018.\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, cachexia or wasting syndrome, seizure\ndisorders, epilepsy, spasticity, Crohn's disease, muscular dystrophy, multiple\nsclerosis, glaucoma, Parkinson's disease, severe muscle spasms, intractable\npain, and post traumatic disorder (PTSD), and four conditions associated with\nautism spectrum disorder\n\nPossession/Cultivation: One-month supply, amount to be determined\n\nInhalation and vaping of marijuana, as well as marijuana in raw or smoked\nform, are not allowed by the law. Acceptable forms are oils, extracts,\ntinctures, sprays, capsules, pills, solutions, suspension, gelatin-based\nchewables, lotions, transdermal patches, and suppositories.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nLouisiana Board of Pharmacy 3388 Brentwood Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone:\n225-925-6496\n\ninfo@pharmacy.la.gov\n\nWebsite: Marijuana Pharmacies\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana:\n\n\"The Legislature named the agriculture centers at Louisiana State University\nand Southern University as the only legal growers of marijuana plants, from\nwhich medicines will be extracted...\n\nTo implement the legislative mandate for an equitable geographic distribution\nof the marijuana pharmacies across the state, the Board recognizes the nine\nregions of the state established by the Department of Health, allocating one\nmarijuana pharmacy permit to each region of the state: Acadian, Capitol,\nCENLA, New Orleans metro, Northeast, Northwest, Florida Parishes and Teche.\n\nCurrently, there are nine licensed physicians who are authorized to recommend\nmedical marijuana within the state of Louisiana.\" \"Update: Get the Facts about\nMedical Marijuana,\" ldh.la.gov, Nov. 2018\n\nThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry announced that \"As of\nAugust 1, 2019 the first round of medical marijuana was cleared for release\"\nto the state's medical marijuana pharmacies.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: Unknown\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Unknown\n\n12.Maine\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nBallot Question 2 -- Approved Nov. 2, 1999 by 61% of voters Effective: Dec.\n22, 1999\n\nRemoves state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation\nof marijuana by patients who possess an oral or written \"professional opinion\"\nfrom their physician that he or she \"might benefit from the medical use of\nmarijuana.\" The law does not establish a state-run patient registry.\n\nApproved diagnosis: Per Title 22 §2423-B, medical providers may provide a\nwritten recommendation if a qualifying patient \"is likely to receive\ntherapeutic or palliative benefit from the medical use of marijuana to treat\nor alleviate the patient's medical diagnosis.\" According to a Mar. 6, 2019\nemail from the Maine Medical Marijuana Program to ProCon.org, medical\nproviders have discretion to recommend medical marijuana for any condition,\nand the former list of approved conditions was removed from the statute in\nDec. 2018.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Patients may legally possess 2.5 ounces of usable\nmarijuana, and may cultivate no more than six marijuana plants\n\nAmended: Senate Bill 611 Effective: Signed into law on Apr. 2, 2002\n\nIncreases the amount of useable marijuana a person may possess from one and\none-quarter (1.25) ounces to two and one-half (2.5) ounces.\n\nAmended: Question 5 -- Approved Nov. 3, 2009 by 59% of voters\n\nList of approved conditions changed to include cancer, glaucoma, HIV, acquired\nimmune deficiency syndrome, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,\nCrohn's disease, Alzheimer's, nail-patella syndrome, chronic intractable pain,\ncachexia or wasting syndrome, severe nausea, seizures (epilepsy), severe and\npersistent muscle spasms, and multiple sclerosis.\n\nInstructs the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish a\nregistry identification program for patients and caregivers. Stipulates\nprovisions for the operation of nonprofit dispensaries.\n\nAmended: LD 1062 Effective: Enacted without the governor's signature on June\n26, 2013\n\nAdds post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of approved conditions\nfor medical marijuana use.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nMaine Medical Use of Marijuana Program (MMMP) Division of Public Health\nOperations Department of Health and Human Services 286 Water St, 5th Floor\nAugusta, ME 04333 Phone: 207-287-8016\n\ndhhs@maine.gov\n\nWebsite: Maine Medical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: A list of\neight dispensaries is available on the MMMP website as of Apr. 7, 2017.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $0 Caregivers pay $300/patient (limit of 5 patients; if\nnot growing marijuana, there is no fee)\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes \"Law enforcement will accept\nappropriate authorization from a participating state, but that patient cannot\npurchase marijuana in Maine without registering here. That requires a Maine\nphysician and a Maine driver license or other picture ID issued by the state\nof Maine. The letter from a physician in another state is only good for 30\ndays.\" Aug. 19, 2010 email from Maine's Division of Licensing and Regulatory\nServices\n\nRegistration: Voluntary\n\n\"In addition to either a registry ID card or a physician certification form,\nall patients, including both non-registered and voluntarily registered\npatients, must also present their Maine driver license or other Maine-issued\nphoto identification card to law enforcement, upon request.\" (\"Program\nBulletin,\" Maine.gov, Sep. 28, 2011)\n\n13.Maryland\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nHouse Bill 881 Approved: Apr. 8, 2014 by House, 125-11 and by Senate, 44-2\nSigned by Gov. Martin O'Malley on Apr. 14, 2014 Effective: June 1, 2014\n\nThe Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission and the Maryland\nDepartment of Health and Mental Hygiene are tasked with developing regulations\nfor patient registry and identification cards, dispensary licensing, setting\nfees and possession limits, and more. The Commission will issue yearly request\nfor applications from academic medical centers to operate medical marijuana\ncompassionate use programs.\n\nApproved diagnosis: A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition\nthat causes: cachexia, anorexia, wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain,\nsevere nausea, seizures, severe or persistent muscle spasms, glaucoma, post-\ntraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), \"or another chronic medical condition which\nis severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective.\"\n\nPossession/Cultivation: \"The certification issued by a provider for a patient\nidentifies the amount of dried flower and THC that the patient may purchase in\na 30-day period.\" Patients FAQs, mmcc.maryland.gov (accessed Apr. 1, 2019)\n\nLearn more about medical marijuana laws in Maryland prior to legalization.\n\nUpdate: On July 5, 2017, Maryland regulators approved the state's first\nmedical marijuana dispensary. As of Oct. 13, 2017, the medical marijuana\nprogram website listed 13 licensed growers, 10 licensed processors, and three\nlicensed dispensaries.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nMaryland Medical Cannabis Commission 4201 Patterson Ave Baltimore, MD 21215\nPhone: 410-764-5050\n\ndhmh.medicalcannabis@maryland.gov\n\nWebsite: Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"A\nMaryland patient can only obtain legal medical cannabis from a Maryland-\nlicensed dispensary.\" Patients FAQs, mmcc.maryland.gov (accessed Apr. 1, 2019)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $50 for optional patient ID card\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No: A person from out-of-state who is\nin the state for the purpose of receiving medical care can be issued a written\ncertification and obtain medical cannabis, but the state does not accept ID\ncards from other states.\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n14.Massachusetts\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nBallot Question 3 -- Approved Nov. 6, 2012 by 63% of voters Effective: Jan. 1,\n2013\n\n\"The citizens of Massachusetts intend that there should be no punishment under\nstate law for qualifying patients, physicians and health care professionals,\npersonal caregivers for patients, or medical marijuana treatment center agents\nfor the medical use of marijuana...\n\nIn the first year after the effective date, the Department shall issue\nregistrations for up to thirty-five non-profit medical marijuana treatment\ncenters, provided that at least one treatment center shall be located in each\ncounty, and not more than five shall be located in any one county.\"\n\nApproved diagnosis: \"Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human\nimmunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis\nC, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease,\nmultiple sclerosis and other conditions as determined in writing by a\nqualifying patient’s physician.\"\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Patients may posses a sixty-day supply, defined as 10\nounces.\n\n\"The Department shall issue a cultivation registration to a qualifying patient\nwhose access to a medical treatment center is limited by verified financial\nhardship, a physical incapacity to access reasonable transportation, or the\nlack of a treatment center within a reasonable distance of the patient’s\nresidence. The Department may deny a registration based on the provision of\nfalse information by the applicant. Such registration shall allow the patient\nor the patient's personal caregiver to cultivate a limited number of plants,\nsufficient to maintain a 60-day supply of marijuana, and shall require\ncultivation and storage only in an enclosed, locked facility.\"\n\nUpdates: The DPH website wrote on Oct. 8, 2014 that \"the Medical Use of\nMarijuana Online System (MMJ Online System) is now available for qualifying\npatients to register to possess marijuana for medical purposes. You will need\nto register with the MMJ Online System by January 1, 2015 in order to possess\nmarijuana for medical purposes, even if you already have a paper written\ncertification from your physician. Paper written certifications will no longer\nbe valid as of February 1st, 2015.\"\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nDepartment of Public Health of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts One Ashburton\nPlace 11th Floor Boston, MA 02108 Phone: 617-660-5370\n\nmedicalmarijuana@state.ma.us\n\nWebsite: Medical Use of Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: On\nFebruary 12, 2016, Gov. Charlie Baker's Administration approved Patriot Care\nCorp. to begin retail sales of marijuana to registered qualifying patients and\npersonal caregivers. The program website provides a list of ten Registered\nMarijuana Dispensaries as of Mar. 29, 2017.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $50\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n15.Michigan\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nProposal 1Michigan Medical Marihuana Act -- Approved by 63% of voters on Nov.\n4, 2008 Approved: Nov. 4, 2008 Effective: Dec. 4, 2008\n\nApproved Conditions: Approved for treatment of debilitating medical\nconditions, defined as cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis C, amyotrophic\nlateral sclerosis, Crohn's disease, agitation of Alzheimer's disease, nail\npatella, cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe and chronic pain, severe nausea,\nseizures, epilepsy, muscle spasms, multiple sclerosis, and PTSD.\n\nOn July 9, 2018, Michigan's Director of the Department of Licensing and\nRegulatory Affairs added eleven new approved conditions: arthritis, autism,\nchronic pain, colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, obsessive compulsive\ndisorder, Parkinson's, Rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord injury, Tourette's\nsyndrome, and ulcerative colitis.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Patients may possess up to two and one-half (2.5)\nounces of usable marijuana and twelve marijuana plants kept in an enclosed,\nlocked facility. The twelve plants may be kept by the patient only if he or\nshe has not specified a primary caregiver to cultivate the marijuana for him\nor her.\n\nAmended: HB 4856 Effective: Dec. 31, 2012\n\nMakes it illegal to \"transport or possess\" usable marijuana by car unless the\nmarijuana is \"enclosed in a case that is carried in the trunk of the vehicle.\"\nViolation of the law is a misdemeanor \"punishable by imprisonment for not more\nthan 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.\"\n\nAmended: HB 4834 Effective: Apr. 1, 2013\n\nRequires proof of Michigan residency when applying for a registry ID card\n(driver license, official state ID, or valid voter registration) and makes\ncards valid for two years instead of one.\n\nAmended: HB 4851 Effective: Apr. 1, 2013\n\nRequires a \"bona fide physician-patient relationship,\" defined in part as one\nin which the physician \"has created and maintained records of the patient's\ncondition in accord with medically accepted standards\" and \"will provide\nfollow-up care;\" protects patient from arrest only with registry\nidentification card and valid photo ID.\n\nAmended: State of Michigan vs. McQueen Decided: Feb. 8, 2013\n\nThe Michigan Supreme Court ruled 4-1 that dispensaries are illegal. As a\nresult, medical marijuana patients in Michigan will have to grow their own\nmarijuana or get it from a designated caregiver who is limited to five\npatients.\n\nUpdates: HB 4209, HB 4827, and HB 4210, signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder\n(R) on Sep. 20, 2016, create a state regulatory structure for five license\ncategories: growers, processors, secure transporters, provisioning centers,\nand safety compliance facilities.\n\nIn a Mar. 30, 2017 email to ProCon.org, the Michigan Department of Licensing\nand Regulatory Affairs stated: \"The legislation will become effective on\nDecember 20, 2016, and per HB 4209 the Department will begin accepting\napplications 360 days from the effective date, or December 16, 2017.\nApplications are not yet available for any of the categories. After the\nGovernor appoints members to the Medical Marihuana Licensing Board, the Board\nand the Department will be working diligently to review the details in the\nlegislation and provide any guidance they can and eventually draft\nadministrative rules under the statutory authority granted.\"\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nMichigan Medical Marihuana Program Department of Licensing and Regulatory\nAffairs Bureau of Professional Licensing Michigan Medical Marihuana Program PO\nBox 30083 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-284-6400\n\nBHP-MMMPINFO@michigan.gov\n\nWebsite: MI Medical Marihuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The state\nwill begin accepting applications for growers and provisioning centers after\nDec. 15, 2017\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $60 new or renewal application\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes\n\nThe Office of Communications in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory\nAffairs told ProCon.org in an Oct. 30, 2014 email: \"The law says that cards\nfrom other states are recognized. However, the Michigan Medical Marihuana\nProgram does not have any control over enforcement of that section of the\nstatute.\"\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n16.Minnesota\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nSF 2470 -- Signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton on May 29, 2014 Approved: By\nSenate 46-16, by House 89-40 Effective: May 30, 2014\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer (if the underlying condition or treatment produces\nsevere or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe\nwasting), glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Tourette's syndorme, ALS, seizures/epilepsy,\nsevere and persistent muscle spasms/MS, Crohn's disease, terminal illness with\na life expectancy of under one year, PTSD, intractable pain\n\nMinnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Ed Ehlinger certified autism spectrum\ndisorders and obstructive sleep apnea as qualifying conditions on Nov. 30,\n2017; patients with those conditions are eligible to enroll in the program\nstarting July 1, 2018 and to receive medical marijuana starting Aug. 1, 2018.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: The Commissioner of Health will register two in-state\nmanufacturers for the production of all medical cannabis within the state.\nManufacturers are required to ensure that the medical cannabis distributed\ncontains a maximum of a 30-day supply of the dosage determined for that\npatient. Pharmacists at registered Cannabis Patient Centers recommend specific\ndosage and type for patients.\n\n\"Medical cannabis\" is defined as any species of the genus cannabis plant\ndelivered in the form of (1) liquid, including, but not limited to, oil; (2)\npill; (3) vaporized delivery method that does not require the use of dried\nleaves or plant form.\n\nSmoking is not a method approved by the bill.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nMinnesota Department of Health Office of Medical Cannabis PO Box 64882 St.\nPaul, MN 55164-0882 Phone: 651-201-5598 844-879-3381 (toll-free)\n\nhealth.cannabis@state.mn.us\n\nWebsite: Medical Cannabis Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The\ncannabis program website has a list of eight Cannabis Patient Centers as of\nMar. 29, 2017\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $200 annual fee / $50 for patients on Social Security\ndisability, Supplemental Security Insurance, or enrolled in MinnesotaCare\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n17.Missouri\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nBallot Amendment 2 - Approved by 66% of voters on Nov. 6, 2018 Effective: Dec.\n6, 2018\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, intractable migraines\nunresponsive to other treatment, chronic medical condition that causes severe,\npersistent pain or persistent muscle spasms, including multiple sclerosis,\nseizures, Parkinson's disease, and Tourette's syndrome, debilitating\npsychiatric disorders, including PTSD, HIV/AIDS, chronic medical condition\nnormally treated with a prescription medication that could lead to physical or\npsychological dependence, terminal illness, or any other condition in the\nprofessional judgment of a physician, such as hepatitis C, ALS, IBD, Crohn's\ndisease, Huntington's disease, autism, neuropathies, sickle cell anemia,\nAlzheimer's, cachexia, and wasting syndrome.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: The Department of Health and Senior Services will\nestablish a limit for a 30-day supply that may not be less than four ounces of\ndry, unprocessed marijuana; patients may possess up to a 60-day supply.\nQualifying patients may grow up to six plants; those who are cultivating\nmarijuana may possess up to a 90-day supply.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services\n\nContact form\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: Within 210\ndays of the law's effective date, the department must begin accepting\napplications for qualifying patient registration. Medical marijuana dispensary\nfacilities will be created.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $25\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Unknown\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n18.Montana\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nInitiative 148 -- Approved by 62% of voters on Nov. 2, 2004 Effective: Nov. 2,\n2004\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, or positive status for HIV/AIDS, or the\ntreatment of these conditions; a chronic or debilitating disease or medical\ncondition or its treatment that produces cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe\nor chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, including seizures caused by\nepilepsy, or severe or persistent muscle spasms, including spasms caused by\nmultiple sclerosis or Crohn's disease; admittance to hospice care; painful\nperipheral neuropathy, a central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic,\npainful spasticity or muscle spasms, or PTSD.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: \"Registered cardholders are limited to 12 seedlings\n(<12\"), 4 mature flowering plants, and 1 ounce of usable marijuana. If a\nregistered cardholder assigns a provider, they cannot grow for themselves.\"\n\nAmended: SB 423 -- Passed on Apr. 28, 2011 and transmitted to the Governor on\nMay 3, 2011 Effective: July 1, 2011\n\nSB 423 changes the application process to require a Montana driver's license\nor state issued ID card. A second physician is required to confirm a chronic\npain diagnosis.\n\n\"A provider or marijuana-infused products provider may assist a maximum of\nthree registered cardholders...\" and \"may not accept anything of value,\nincluding monetary remuneration, for any services or products provided to a\nregistered cardholder.\"\n\nUpdates: On Nov. 6, 2012, Montana voters approved initiative referendum No.\n124 by a vote of 56.5% to 43.5%, upholding SB 423.\n\nOn Nov. 8, 2016, Montana voters approved the Montana Medical Marijuana\nInitiative (I-182). The initiative repeals the requirement of SB 143 that\nlimited medical marijuana providers to three patients; adds pain and PTSD to\nthe list of approved conditions; and revokes the requirement that physicians\nwho provide certifications for 25 or more patients annually be referred to the\nboard of medical examiners.\n\nOn May 19, 2017, Gov. Steve Bullock signed SB 333into law.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nMedical Marijuana Program Montana Department of Health and Human Services\nLicensure Bureau 2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor P.O. Box 202953 Helena, MT\n59620-2953 Phone: 406-444-0596\n\nWebsite: MT Medical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The\ndepartment has no advice on obtaining marijuana. The department does not have\ninformation about growing marijuana but recommends using family and friends as\nresources to find information.\" \"MMP FAQ,\" dphhs.mt.gov (accessed Oct. 13,\n2017)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $5\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No (reciprocity ended when SB 423\ntook effect)\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n19.Nevada\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nBallot Question 9 -- Approved Nov. 7, 2000 by 65% of voters Effective: Oct. 1,\n2001\n\nRemoves state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation\nof marijuana by patients who have \"written documentation\" from their physician\nthat marijuana may alleviate his or her condition.\n\nApproved Conditions: AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or\ntreatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle\nspasms (including multiple sclerosis) or seizures (including epilepsy), severe\nnausea or pain, and PTSD. Other conditions are subject to approval by the\nhealth division of the state Department of Human Resources.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Patients (or their primary caregivers) may legally\npossess no more than two and a half ounces of usable marijuana in a 14-day\nperiod and 12 plants.\n\nRegistry: The law establishes a confidential state-run patient registry that\nissues identification cards to qualifying patients. Patients who do not join\nthe registry or possess greater amounts of marijuana than allowed by law may\nargue the \"affirmative defense of medical necessity\" if they are arrested on\nmarijuana charges. Legislators added a preamble to the legislation stating,\n\"[T]he state of Nevada as a sovereign state has the duty to carry out the will\nof the people of this state and regulate the health, medical practices and\nwell-being of those people in a manner that respects their personal decisions\nconcerning the relief of suffering through the medical use of marijuana.\" A\nseparate provision requires the Nevada School of Medicine to \"aggressively\"\nseek federal permission to establish a state-run medical marijuana\ndistribution program.\n\nAmended: Assembly Bill 453 Effective: Oct. 1, 2001\n\nCreated a state registry for patients whose physicians recommend medical\nmarijuana and tasked the Department of Motor Vehicles with issuing\nidentification cards. No state money will be used for the program, which will\nbe funded entirely by donations.\n\nAmended: Senate Bill 374 Signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval on June 12,\n2013\n\n\"Provides for the registration of medical marijuana establishments authorized\nto cultivate or dispense marijuana or manufacture edible marijuana products or\nmarijuana-infused products for sale to persons authorized to engage in the\nmedical use of marijuana...\n\nFrom Apr. 1, 2014, through Mar. 31, 2016, a nonresident purchaser must sign an\naffidavit attesting to the fact that he or she is entitled to engage in the\nmedical use of marijuana in his or her state or jurisdiction of residency. On\nand after Apr. 1, 2016, the requirement for such an affidavit is replaced by\ncomputer cross-checking between the State of Nevada and other jurisdictions.\"\nPatients who were growing before July 1, 2013 were allowed to continue home\ncultivation until Mar. 31, 2016.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nNevada Medical Marijuana Patient Cardholder Registry 4150 Technology Way,\nSuite 101 Carson City, NV 89706 Phone: 775-687-7594 Fax: 775-684-3213\n\nmedicalmarijuana@health.nv.gov\n\nWebsite: NV Medical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The\nmedical marijuana program website has a list of 55 open dispensaries as of\nMar. 29, 2017. Nevada law allows patients to home cultivate only in specific\ncircumstances. \"The Nevada MM Program is not a resource for the growing\nprocess and does not have information to give to patients. It is recommended\nthat you talk to an attorney to learn about your rights and protections.\"\n\"Medical Marijuana Patient Cardholder Registry - FAQs,\" health.nv.gov, Jan.\n19, 2016\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $100 new, $75 renewal\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes, starting Apr. 1, 2014 with an\naffidavit\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n20\\. New Hampshire\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nHouse Bill 573 Approved: May 23, 2013 by Senate, 18-6 and June 26, 2013 by\nHouse, 284-66 Signed into law by Gov. Maggie Hassan on July 23, 2013\nEffective: Upon passage\n\nThe bill authorizes the use of therapeutic cannabis in New Hampshire,\nestablishes a registry identification card system, allows for the registration\nof up to four non-profit alternative treatment centers in the state, and\nestablishes an affirmative defense for qualified patients and designated\ncaregivers with valid registry ID cards.\n\nHB 573 also calls for the creation of a Therapeutic Use of Cannabis Advisory\nCouncil, which in five years will be required to \"issue a formal opinion on\nwhether the program should be continued or repealed.\"\n\nA valid ID card from another medical marijuana state will be recognized as\nallowing the visiting patient to possess cannabis for therapeutic purposes,\nbut the \"visiting qualifying patient shall not cultivate or purchase cannabis\nin New Hampshire or obtain cannabis from alternative treatment centers...\"\n\nApproved Conditions: \"(1) Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human\nimmunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, hepatitis C\ncurrently receiving antiviral treatment, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,\nmuscular dystrophy, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic pancreatitis,\nspinal cord injury or disease, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, lupus,\nParkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or one or more injuries that\nsignificantly interferes with daily activities as documented by the patient's\nprovider; AND\n\n(2) A severely debilitating or terminal medical condition or its treatment\nthat has produced at least one of the following: elevated intraocular\npressure, cachexia, chemotherapy-induced anorexia, wasting syndrome, agitation\nof Alzheimer's disease, severe pain that has not responded to previously\nprescribed medication or surgical measures or for which other treatment\noptions produced serious side effects, constant or severe nausea, moderate to\nsevere vomiting, seizures, or severe, persistent muscle spasms.\"\n\nAlso: Hepatitis C (effective June 16, 2017), moderate to severe chronic pain\n(effective Aug. 15, 2017), and moderate or severe post-traumatic stress\ndisorder (PTSD), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and severe pain that has not\nresponded to previously prescribed medication or surgical measures or for\nwhich other treatment options produced serious side effect (effective Aug. 27,\n2017)\n\nPossession/Cultivation: \"A qualifying patient shall not obtain more than 2\nounces of usable cannabis directly or through the qualifying patient's\ndesignated caregiver during a 10-day period.\" A patient may possess two ounces\nof usable cannabis at any one time.\n\nUpdates: On Apr. 3, 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)\nposted proposed Therapeutic Cannabis Program Registry Rules and began the\nformal rulemaking process.\n\nDHHS began issuing Registry Identification Cards on Dec. 28, 2015 by mail to\nqualifying patients and designated caregivers whose applications had been\napproved. The cards cannot be used in New Hampshire until the Alternative\nTreatment Center (ATC) dispensaries open.\n\nThe state's first dispensary opened in Plymouth, New Hampshire, on May 1,\n2016.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nNew Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Therapeutic Cannabis\nProgram 129 Pleasant Street, Brown Building Concord, NH 03301-3857 Phone:\n603-271-9333\n\nTherapeuticCannabisProgram@dhhs.nh.gov\n\nWebsite: Therapeutic Use of Cannabis Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"There\nwill be four Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) operating in New Hampshire.\nThe ATCs will be located in Dover, Merrimack, Lebanon, and Plymouth. A\nQualifying Patient may select any of the ATCs but may select only one at any\ngiven time. A Qualifying Patient will be allowed to purchase cannabis only\nfrom the ATC he or she has selected.\" \"Alternative Treatment Centers\"\ndhhs.nh.gov (accessed Mar. 29, 2017)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $50\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n21.New Jersey\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nSenate Bill 119 Approved: Jan. 11, 2010 by House, 48-14; by Senate, 25-13\nSigned into law by Gov. Jon Corzine on Jan. 18, 2010 Effective: Six months\nfrom enactment\n\nProtects \"patients who use marijuana to alleviate suffering from debilitating\nmedical conditions, as well as their physicians, primary caregivers, and those\nwho are authorized to produce marijuana for medical purposes\" from \"arrest,\nprosecution, property forfeiture, and criminal and other penalties.\"\n\nAlso provides for the creation of alternative treatment centers, \"at least two\neach in the northern, central, and southern regions of the state. The first\ntwo centers issued a permit in each region shall be nonprofit entities, and\ncenters subsequently issued permits may be nonprofit or for-profit entities.\"\n\nApproved Conditions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), anxiety, cancer,\nchronic pain, dysmenorrhea, glaucoma, inflammatory bowel disease including\nCrohn's disease, intractable skeletal , spasticity, migraine, multiple\nsclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Opioid Use Disorder, positive status for Human\nImmunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Post-\nTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), seizure disorder including epilepsy,\nterminal illness with prognosis of less than 12 months to live, Tourette\nSyndrome\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Physicians determine how much marijuana a patient\nneeds and give written instructions to be presented to an alternative\ntreatment center. The maximum amount for a 30-day period is three ounces\n(unlimited for terminal patients).\n\nAmended: SB 2842 Signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie on Sep. 10, 2013\nfollowing legislative adoption of his conditional veto\n\nAllows edible forms of marijuana only for qualifying minors, who must receive\napproval from a pediatrician and a psychiatrist.\n\nUpdates: S119 was supposed to become effective six months after it was enacted\non Jan. 18, 2010, but the legislature, DHHS, and New Jersey Governor Chris\nChristie had difficulty coming to agreement on the details of how the program\nwould be run.\n\nThe New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services released draft\nrulesoutlining the registration and application process on Oct. 6, 2010. A\npublic hearing to discuss the proposed rules was held on Dec. 6, 2010 at the\nNew Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, according to the New\nJersey Register.\n\nOn Dec. 20, 2011, Senator Nicholas Scutari (D), lead sponsor of the medical\nmarijuana bill, submitted Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 140declaring that\nthe \"Board of Medical Examiners proposed medicinal marijuana program rules are\ninconsistent with legislative intent.\" The New Jersey Senate Health, Human\nServices and Senior Citizens committee held a public hearing to discuss SCR\n140 and a similar bill, SCR 130, on Jan. 20, 2010.\n\nOn Feb. 3, 2011, the Department of Health proposed new rules that streamlined\nthe permit process for cultivating and dispensing, prohibited home delivery by\nalternative treatment centers, and required that \"conditions originally named\nin the Act be resistant to conventional medical therapy in order to qualify as\ndebilitating medical conditions.\"\n\nOn Aug. 9, 2012, the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program opened the patient\nregistration system on its website. Patients must have a physician's\nrecommendation, a government-issued ID, and proof of New Jersey residency to\nregister. The first dispensary is expected to be licensed to open in\nSeptember.\n\nOn Oct. 16, 2012, the Department of Health issued the first dispensary permit\nto Greenleaf Compassion Center, allowing it to operate as an Alternative\nTreatment Center and dispense marijuana. The center opened on Dec. 6, 2012,\nbecoming New Jersey's first dispensary.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nDepartment of Health (DOH) P. O. Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360 Phone:\n609-292-0424\n\nContact form\n\nWebsite: Medicinal Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: Patients\nare not allowed to grow their own marijuana. On Mar. 21, 2011, the New Jersey\nDOH announced the locations of six nonprofit alternative treatment centers\n(ATCs) from which medical marijuana may be obtained, five of which were\noperational as of Mar. 29, 2017.\n\nMedical marijuana is not covered by Medicaid.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $200 (valid for two years). Reduced fee of $20 for\npatients qualifying for state or federal assistance programs\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n22.New Mexico\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nSenate Bill 523The Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act Approved: Mar. 13, 2007\nby House, 36-31; by Senate, 32-3 Effective: July 1, 2007\n\nRemoves state-level criminal penalties on the use and possession of marijuana\nby patients \"in a regulated system for alleviating symptoms caused by\ndebilitating medical conditions and their medical treatments.\" The New Mexico\nDepartment of Health is designated to administer the program and register\npatients, caregivers, and providers.\n\nApproved Conditions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease);\ncancer; Crohn's disease; epilepsy; glaucoma; hepatitis C infection currently\nreceiving antiviral treatment; HIV/AIDS; Huntington's Disease; hospice care;\ninclusion body myositis; inflammatory autoimmune-mediated arthritis;\nintractable nausea/vomiting; multiple sclerosis; damage to the nervous tissue\nof the spinal cord; painful peripheral neuropathy; Parkinson's disease; PTSD;\nsevere chronic pain; severe anorexia/cachexia; spasmodic torticollis;\nulcerative colitis\n\nPossession/Cultivation: 230 units or eight ounces in a three-month period\n(purchase), four mature plants and 12 seedlings (grow)\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nNew Mexico Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program 1474 Rodeo Rd. Suite\n200 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: 505-827-2321\n\nmedical.cannabis@state.nm.us\n\nWebsite: NM Medical Cannabis Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: Program\nwebsite has a list of 53 Licensed Nonprofit Producers (LNPP) as of Jan. 30,\n2017. \"These are the agencies where those actively enrolled in the program\npurchase product. The NM Department of Health does not provide medical\ncannabis or set the prices. Patients must contact each LNPP directly to\ninitiate the registration process. Questions regarding the LNPP should be\ndirected to each LNPP separately, and not to the NMDOH Medical Cannabis\nProgram.\" \"Medical Cannabis List of Licensed Non-Profit Producers,”\nnmhealth.org, Feb. 29, 2016\n\nPatient Registry Fee: No fee\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n23\\. New York\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nAssembly Bill 6357 Approved: June 19, 2014 by Assembly, 117-13; June 20, 2014\nby Senate, 49-10 Signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 5, 2014\nEffective: Upon Governor's signature\n\nThe Department of Health had 18 months to establish regulations and register\ndispensing organizations. Marijuana will be taxed at 7%, to be paid by the\ndispensary. The law automatically expires after seven years.\n\nApproved Conditions: \"You are potentially eligible for medical marijuana if\nyou have been diagnosed with a specific severe, debilitating or life\nthreatening condition that is accompanied by an associated or complicating\ncondition. By law, those conditions are: cancer, HIV infection or AIDS,\namyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis,\nspinal cord injury with spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease,\nneuropathy, and Huntington's disease. The associated or complicating\nconditions are cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe\nnausea, seizures, or severe or persistent muscle spasms.\" PTSD approved as of\nNov. 11, 2017. \"Pain that degrades health and functional capability where the\nuse... is an alternative to opioid use\" and substance use disorder as of Sep.\n24, 2018.\n\nPhysicians must complete a four-hour course approved by the New York State\nDepartment of Health and register with the Department to certify patients.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: 30-day supply\n\nSmoking is not a method approved by the bill.\n\nUpdate:\n\nOn Nov. 11, 2015 Gov. Cuomo signed a bill to allow emergency access to medical\nmarijuana, requiring state health officials to establish an expedited\ncertification process for seriously ill patients and to register marijuana\nproducers \"as expeditiously as practicable.\"\n\nOn Jan. 7, 2016, the medical marijuana program officially launched with eight\ndispensaries statewide.\n\nGov. Cuomo signed S 5629 into law on Nov. 11, 2017, adding PTSD to the list of\napproved conditions for medical marijuana use.\n\nGov. Cuomo signed S 8987A into law Sep. 24, 2018, allowing the use of medical\nmarijuana as an alternative to opioids for pain management and for substance\nuse disorder treatment.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nNew York Department of Health 866-811-7957\n\nmmp@health.ny.gov\n\nWebsite: New York State Medical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The\nmedical marijuana program website lists five registered organizations, each\nwith four dispensing sites.\n\n\"A certified patient may receive medical marijuana products from any\ndispensing facility of any Registered Organization in New York State.\"\n\"Frequently Asked Questions,\" health.ny.gov (accessed Mar. 1, 2016)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $50\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n24.North Dakota\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nInitiated Statutory Measure 5 North Dakota Compassionate Care Act -- Approved\nNov. 8, 2016 by 63.7% of the voters\n\n\"This initiated measure would add a new chapter to Title 19 of the North\nDakota Century Code creating an Act providing for the medical use of\nmarijuana... To participate in the program, the Act would create\nidentification cards with specific criteria before they can be issued by the\nDepartment of Health for patients, caregivers, compassion centers and other\nfacilities. The Act would create procedures for monitoring, inventorying,\ndispensing, and cultivation and growing of marijuana to be regulated and\nenforced by the Department of Health.\"\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, PTSD, Alzheimer's\ndisease, dementia, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis or chronic\nback pain including neuropathy or damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal\ncord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity,\nglaucoma, epilepsy; A chronic or debilitating disease medical condition or its\ntreatment that produces one or more of the following: cachexia or wasting\nsyndrome, severe debilitating pain that has not responded to previously\nprescribed medication or surgical measures for more than three months or for\nwhich other treatment options produced serious side effects, intractable\nnausea, seizures, or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not\nlimited to those characteristic of multiple sclerosis; Any other medical\ncondition or its treatment added by the North Dakota Department of Health.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: 3 ounces of usable marijuana per 14-day period\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nNorth Dakota Department of Health 701-328-2372\n\nWebsite: Medical Marijuana Program\n\n\"If the qualifying patient's home is located more than forty miles from the\nnearest compassionate care center, the qualified patient or designated\ncaregiver may cultivate up to eight marijuana plants in an enclosed, locked\nfacility.\" North Dakota Compassionate Care Act\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $50\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\n25.Ohio\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nHouse Bill 523 Approved: May 10, 2016 by House, 71-26; May 25, 2016 by Senate,\n18-15 Signed into law by Governor John Kasich on June 8, 2016 Effective: Sep.\n8, 2016\n\nAuthorizes the use of marijuana for medical purposes and establishes the\nMedical Marijuana Control Program.\n\n\"Only the following forms of medical marijuana may be dispensed under this\nchapter: oils, tinctures, plant material, edibles, patches.\" The smoking or\ncombustion of medical marijuana is prohibited while vaporization is permitted.\n\nApproved Conditions: AIDS/HIV, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, cancer, chronic\ntraumatic encephalopathy, Crohn's disease, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, glaucoma,\nhepatitis C, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic, severe,\nor intractable pain, Parkinson's disease, PTSD, sickle cell anemia, spinal\ncord disease or injury, Tourette's syndrome, traumatic brain injury,\nulcerative colitis\n\nPossession/Cultivation: The law allows for a maximum of a 90-day supply, to be\ndetermined during the rulemaking process.\n\nSmoking is not a method approved by the bill.\n\n\"The Ohio Department of Commerce and the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy are\nrequired by law to take all actions necessary to ensure that Ohio's Medical\nMarijuana Control Program is fully operational no later than September 2018.\nAt that time, there will be an established structure for Ohioans with a\nqualifying medical condition to obtain a recommendation for medical marijuana,\npurchase medical marijuana from a licensed dispensary, and consume medical\nmarijuana.\" \"Frequently Asked Questions, medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov (accessed\nMar. 29, 2017)\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nOhio Medical Marijuana Control Program\n\nWebsite: medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov\n\nContact Form\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The Ohio\nDepartment of Commerce and the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy are required by\nlaw to take all actions necessary to ensure that Ohio’s Medical Marijuana\nControl Program is fully operational no later than September 2018.\"\n\"Frequently Asked Questions,\" medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov (June 26, 2018)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $50\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? \"Currently, Ohio does not recognize\nmedical marijuana registry cards issued in other states. The law requires that\nthe Board of Pharmacy attempt in good faith to negotiate and enter into\nreciprocity agreements with other states. If Ohio does enter into a\nreciprocity agreement with another state, more information will be posted to\nthe OMMCP website.\"\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n26.Oklahoma\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nBallot Question 788 -- Approved by 56.84% of voters on June 26, 2018\n\nEffective: \"The Oklahoma State Department of Health shall within thirty (30)\ndays of passage of this initiative, make available, on their website, in an\neasy to find location, an application for a medical marijuana license.\"\n\nLegalizes medical marijuana in Oklahoma, establishes a regulatory office under\nthe Oklahoma State Department of Health that will receive applications for\nmedical license recipients, dispensaries, growers, and packagers within 60\ndays of passage, allows patients to grow marijuana or buy it from licensed\ndispensaries, and creates a 7% tax on retail medical marijuana sales. A\nspecial exception will be granted to minors (under 18) if their applications\nare signed by two physicians and their parent or legal guardian.\n\nApproved Conditions: There is no list of approved conditions. According to the\nlaw, \"A medical marijuana license must be recommended according to the\naccepted standards a reasonable and prudent physician would follow when\nrecommending or approving any medication.\"\n\nPossession/Cultivation: A person in possession of a state-issued medical\nmarijuana license may possess three ounces of marijuana on their person; six\nmature marijuana plants; six seedling plants; one ounce of concentrated\nmarijuana; 72 ounces of edible marijuana; and up to eight ounces of marijuana\nin their residence.\n\nUpdates: On July 11, 2018, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed rules adopted\nby the Oklahoma State Board of Health that require a pharmacist at\ndispensaries and make it illegal to dispense smokable marijuana (flower, dry\nleaf, or plant form). A new draft of the rules released July 27, 2018 reversed\nthe first set of rules and reinstated smokable marijuana, among other changes.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nOklahoma State Department of Health Phone: 405-271-2266\n\nWebsite: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The\napplication process will be available at the required time and will be\nenhanced in the coming months to make it more efficient for all interested\nparties. It may take some time to fully implement all of the steps recommended\nin preparation for this new program, but we will continue to work to meet the\nletter of the law and to protect the health and safety of all Oklahomans.\"\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $100 for a two-year license; Reduced fees: $20 for\nindividuals on Medicaid, Medicare, or SoonerCare\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes - visiting patients from other\nlegal states may apply for a 30-day temporary license in Oklahoma at a cost of\n$100\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n27.Oregon\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nBallot Measure 67 -- Approved by 55% of voters on Nov. 3, 1998 Effective: Dec.\n3, 1998\n\nRemoves state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation\nof marijuana by patients who possess a signed recommendation from their\nphysician stating that marijuana \"may mitigate\" his or her debilitating\nsymptoms.\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, degenerative or pervasive neurological\ncondition; positive status for HIV/AIDS, or treatment for these conditions; A\nmedical condition or treatment for a medical condition that produces cachexia,\nsevere pain, severe nausea, seizures, including seizures caused by epilepsy,\nor persistent muscle spasms, including spasms caused by multiple sclerosis.\nOther conditions are subject to approval by the Health Division of the Oregon\nDepartment of Human Resources.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: A registry identification cardholder or the designated\nprimary caregiver of the cardholder may possess up to six mature marijuana\nplants and 24 ounces of usable marijuana. A registry identification cardholder\nand the designated primary caregiver of the cardholder may possess a combined\ntotal of up to 18 marijuana seedlings. (per Oregon Revised Statutes ORS\n475.300 -- ORS 475.346)\n\nAmended: Senate Bill 1085 Effective: Jan. 1, 2006\n\nState-qualified patients who possess cannabis in amounts exceeding the new\nstate guidelines will no longer retain the ability to argue an \"affirmative\ndefense\" of medical necessity at trial. Patients who fail to register with the\nstate, but who possess medical cannabis in amounts compliant with state law,\nstill retain the ability to raise an \"affirmative defense\" at trial.\n\nThe law also redefines \"mature plants\" to include only those cannabis plants\nthat are more than 12 inches in height and diameter, and establish a state-\nregistry for those authorized to produce medical cannabis to qualified\npatients.\n\nAmended: House Bill 3052 Effective: July 21, 1999\n\nMandates that patients (or their caregivers) may only cultivate marijuana in\none location, and requires that patients must be diagnosed by their physicians\nat least 12 months prior to an arrest in order to present an \"affirmative\ndefense.\" This bill also states that law enforcement officials who seize\nmarijuana from a patient pending trial do not have to keep those plants alive.\nLast year the Oregon Board of Health approved agitation due to Alzheimer’s\ndisease to the list of debilitating conditions qualifying for legal\nprotection.\n\nIn August 2001, program administrators filed established temporary procedures\nfurther defining the relationship between physicians and patients. The new\nrule defines attending physician as \"a physician who has established a\nphysician/patient relationship with the patient;... is primarily responsible\nfor the care and treatment of the patients... has reviewed a patient's medical\nrecords at the patient’s request, has conducted a thorough physical\nexamination of the patient, has provided a treatment plan and/or follow-up\ncare, and has documented these activities in a patient file.\"\n\nAmended: SB 281 Signed by Gov. John Kitzhaber on June 6, 2013\n\nAdds post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of approved conditions\nfor medical marijuana use.\n\nAmended: HB 3460 Signed by Gov. John Kitzhaber on Aug. 14, 2013\n\nCreates a dispensary program by allowing the state licensing and regulation of\nmedical marijuana facilities to transfer marijuana to registry identification\ncardholders or their designated primary caregivers.\n\nUpdates: On Mar. 3, 2014, the program began accepting applications from people\nseeking a license to operate a medical marijuana dispensary.\n\nOn Mar. 19, 2014, Senate Bill 1531was signed into law. The bill allows local\ngovernments to restrict the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries,\nincluding the moratoriums up through May 1, 2015.\n\nOn Apr.18, 2014, the Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program approved 15\ndispensary applications, bringing the total number of approved applications to\n58.\n\nHB 3400, signed into law on July 1, 2015 by Gov. Kate Brown, added a provision\nrequiring patients to be state residents, but there is no minimum length of\nresidency required before getting a card.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nOregon Department of Human Services Medical Marijuana Program PO Box 14116\nPortland, OR 97293 Phone: 855-244-9580 (toll-free)\n\nmedmj.dispensaries@state.or.us\n\nWebsite: Oregon Medical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The Oregon\nMedical Marijuana Dispensary Program publishes a directory of 11 approved\nmedical marijuana dispensaries on its website as of June 26, 2018. Effective\nJan. 1, 2017, medical marijuana dispensaries may sell only to OMMP-registered\npatients and caregivers.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $200 for new applications and renewals; Reduced fees:\n$60 for persons receiving SNAP (food stamp); $50 for Oregon Health Plan\ncardholders; $20 for persons receiving SSI benefits; $20 for individuals who\nhave served in the Armed Forces of the United States\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n28.Pennsylvania\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nSenate Bill 3 -- Apr. 12, 2016 by Senate, 42-7, and Apr. 13 by House, 149-46\nSigned into law by Gov. Tom Wolf (D) on Apr. 17, 2016\n\nEffective: 30 days after passage\n\nApproved Conditions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), anxiety disorders,\nautism, cancer, Crohn's disease, damage to the nervous tissue of the central\nnervous system (brain-spinal cord) with objective neurological indication of\nintractable spasticity and other associated neuropathies, dyskinetic and\nspastic movement disorders, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Huntington's\ndisease, inflammatory bowel disease, intractable seizures, multiple sclerosis,\nneurodegenerative diseases, neuropathies, opioid use disorder for which\nconventional therapeutic interventions are contraindicated or ineffective,\nParkinson's disease, PTSD, severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic\norigin or severe chronic or intractable pain, sickle cell anemia, terminal\nillness, Tourette syndrome\n\nPossession/Cultivation: 30-day supply; According to SB 3, \"Medical marijuana\nmay only be dispensed to a patient or caregiver in the following forms: (i)\npill; (ii) oil; (iii) topical forms, including gel, creams or ointments; (iv)\na form medically appropriate for administration by vaporization or\nnebulization, excluding dry leaf or plant form... (v) tincture; or (vi)\nliquid. Unless otherwise provided in regulations adopted by the department\nunder section 1202, medical marijuana may not be dispensed to a patient or a\ncaregiver in dry leaf or plant form.\"\n\nSmoking is not a method approved by the bill.\n\nUpdate: On June 24, 2016 , Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Karen Murphy\nannounced new guidelines for a Safe Harbor provision: \"In July [2016],\nparents, legal guardians, caregivers, and spouses will be able to apply to the\ndepartment for a Safe Harbor Letter that will allow them to administer medical\nmarijuana obtained from outside of Pennsylvania to minors in their care. Once\napproved, the letter should be carried whenever medical marijuana is being\ntransported outside of an individual’s home.\"\n\nOn June 20, 2017, the state awarded 12 permits to grow and process medical\nmarijuana from a pool over 177 applicants.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nPennsylvania Department of Health 1-877-PA-HEALTH\n\nRA-DHMedMarijuana@pa.gov\n\nWebsite:\n\nMedical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"The\ndepartment may not initially issue permits to more than 50 dispensaries. Each\ndispensary may provide medical marijuana at no more than three separate\nlocations.\" \"Senate Bill 3,\" Apr. 12, 2016\n\nMore details pending establishment of state program; a Sep. 25, 2017 update\nfrom the Department of Health stated that the program \"is expected to be fully\nimplemented by 2018.\"\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $50\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Unknown\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n29.Rhode Island\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nSenate Bill 0710 -- Approved by state House and Senate, vetoed by the\nGovernor. Veto was over-ridden by House and Senate.\n\nTimeline:\n\n 1. June 24, 2005: passed the House 52 to 10\n 2. June 28, 2005: passed the State Senate 33 to 1\n 3. June 29, 2005: Gov. Carcieri vetoed the bill\n 4. June 30, 2005: Senate overrode the veto 28-6\n 5. Jan. 3, 2006: House overrode the veto 59-13 to pass the Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act (Public Laws 05-442 and 05-443)\n 6. June 21, 2007: Amended by Senate Bill 791\n\nEffective: Jan. 3, 2006\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis\nC, or the treatment of these conditions; A chronic or debilitating disease or\nmedical condition or its treatment that produces cachexia or wasting syndrome;\nsevere, debilitating, chronic pain; severe nausea; seizures, including but not\nlimited to, those characteristic of epilepsy; or severe and persistent muscle\nspasms, including but not limited to, those characteristic of multiple\nsclerosis or Crohn's disease; or agitation of Alzheimer's Disease; or any\nother medical condition or its treatment approved by the state Department of\nHealth.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Limits the amount of marijuana that can be possessed\nand grown to up to 12 marijuana plants or 2.5 ounces of cultivated marijuana.\nPrimary caregivers may not possess an amount of marijuana in excess of 24\nmarijuana plants and five ounces of usable marijuana for qualifying patients\nto whom he or she is connected through the Department's registration process.\n\nAmended: H5359 - The Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana\nAct (substituted for the original bill)\n\nTimeline:\n\n 1. May 20, 2009: passed the House 63-5\n 2. June 6, 2009: passed the State Senate 31-2\n 3. June 12, 2009: Gov. Carcieri vetoed the bill\n 4. June 16, 2009: Senate overrode the veto 35-3\n 5. June 16, 2009: House overrode the veto 67-0 Effective June 16, 2009: Allows the creation of compassion centers, which may acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, deliver, transfer, transport, supply, or dispense marijuana, or related supplies and educational materials, to registered qualifying patients and their registered primary caregivers. Rules & Regulationslast updated Dec. 2012.\n\nThe first dispensary, the Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center, opened on Apr.\n19, 2013. Compassion centers must be operated on a not-for-profit basis.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nRhode Island Department of Health Office of Health Professions Regulation,\nRoom 104 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908-5097 Phone: 401-222-2828\n\ndoh.mmp@health.ri.gov\n\nWebsite: RI Medical Marijuana Program (MMP)\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana:\n\"Compassion centers are places for patients who have qualifying conditions to\nobtain medical marijuana as allowed by Rhode Island law. Three compassion\ncenters are licensed in Rhode Island: the Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center\nin Providence; Summit Medical Compassion Center in Warwick; and Greenleaf\nCompassionate Care Center in Portsmouth.\" \"Medical Marijuana Compassion\nCenters,\" health.ri.gov (accessed Mar. 30, 2017)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $50 / $25 for applicants on Medicaid or Supplemental\nSecurity Income (SSI)\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes, but only for the conditions\napproved in Rhode Island\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n30.Utah\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nProposition 2Utah Medical Cannabis Act -- Approved by 53% of voters on Nov. 6,\n2018 Effective: Dec. 1\n\nApproved Conditions: HIV/AIDS; Alzheimer's disease; ALS; cancer; cachexia;\npersistent nausea that is not significantly responsive to traditional\ntreatment, except for nausea related to pregnancy, cannabis-induced cyclical\nvomiting syndrome, or cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; Crohn's disease or\nulcerative colitis; epilepsy; multiple sclerosis or persistent and\ndebilitating muscle spasms; PTSD (under specific conditions); autism; a\nterminal illness when the patient's remaining life expectancy is less than six\nmonths; a condition resulting in the individual receiving hospice care; a rare\ncondition or disease that affects fewer than 200,000 individuals in the United\nStates; and pain (under specific conditions).\n\nPossession/Cultivation: 113 grams of unprocessed cannabis or an amount of\ncannabis product that contains 20 grams of total composite\ntetrahydrocannabinol. Home cultivation is not allowed.\n\nAmended: House Bill 3001\n\nEffective: July 1, 2019\n\nApproved by House (60-13) and Senate (22-4); signed into law by Gov. Gary\nHerbert on Dec. 3, 2018\n\n\"[P]rovides for the cultivation, processing, medical recommendation, and\npatient use of medical cannabis.\"\n\nSmoking is not a method approved by the law; liquid, pill, and vaporized\nliquid or oil are allowed.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nUtah Department of Health PO Box 141010 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1010 Phone:\n801-538-6003\n\nWebsite: Utah Medical Cannabis Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: The\nDepartment of Health must issue medical cannabis cards no later than Mar. 1,\n2020. No more than seven medical cannabis pharmacy licenses will be issued. If\nthe state-approved cannabis pharmacies aren't operating by Jan. 1, 2021,\nqualifying patients will not be subject to prosecution for possession of\nmedical marijuana under the limits set by the law.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: To be determined\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Unknown\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n31.Vermont\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nSenate Bill 76 -- Approved 22-7; House Bill 645-- Approved 82-59 \"Act Relating\nto Marijuana Use by Persons with Severe Illness\"(Sec. 1. 18 V.S.A. chapter\n86passed by the General Assembly) Gov. James Douglas (R), allowed the act to\npass into law unsigned on May 26, 2004 Effective: July 1, 2004\n\nAmended: Senate Bill 00007 Effective: May 30, 2007\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, AIDS, positive status for HIV, multiple\nsclerosis, glaucoma, or the treatment of these conditions if the disease or\nthe treatment results in severe, persistent, and intractable symptoms; or a\ndisease, medical condition, or its treatment that is chronic, debilitating and\nproduces severe, persistent, and one or more of the following intractable\nsymptoms: cachexia or wasting syndrome, chronic pain or nausea or seizures.\n\nOn June 11, 2017, Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed S.16 into law, adding Parkinson's\ndisease, Crohn's disease, and PTSD to the list of approved conditions,\neffective July 1, 2017.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: No more than two mature marijuana plants, seven\nimmature plants, and two ounces of usable marijuana may be collectively\npossessed between the registered patient and the patient’s registered\ncaregiver. A marijuana plant shall be considered mature when male or female\nflower buds are readily observed on the plant by unaided visual examination.\nUntil this sexual differentiation has taken place, a marijuana plant will be\nconsidered immature.\n\nAmended: Senate Bill 17 \"An Act Relating To Registering Four Nonprofit\nOrganizations To Dispense Marijuana For Symptom Relief\" Signed by Gov. Peter\nShumlin on June 2, 2011\n\nThe bill \"establishes a framework for registering up to four nonprofit\nmarijuana dispensaries in the state... A dispensary will be permitted to\ncultivate and possess at any one time up to 28 mature marijuana plants, 98\nimmature marijuana plants, and 28 ounces of usable marijuana.\"\n\nOn Sep. 12, 2012, the State of Vermont Department of Public Safety announced\nconditional approval of two medical marijuana dispensaries. In June 2013, two\ndispensaries opened in Vermont.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nMarijuana Registry Department of Public Safety 45 State Drive Waterbury, VT\n05671-1300 Phone: 802-241-5115 Fax: 802-241-5230\n\nDPS.MJRegistry@vermont.gov\n\nWebsite: VT Marijuana Registry Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana:\n\"Dispensaries registered with the Department are non-profit entities that may\nacquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, transfer, transport, supply, sell,\nor dispense marijuana, marijuana-infused products, and marijuana-related\nsupplies to registered patients and their caregivers who have designated that\ndispensary. A registered patient may obtain marijuana only from their\ndesignated dispensary. A registered patient and his or her caregiver may not\ncultivate marijuana for symptom relief if the registered patient designates a\ndispensary. The Department has issued four dispensary registration\ncertificates.\" \"Registered Dispensary Information,\" vcic.vermont.gov (accessed\nMar. 31, 2017)\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $50\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n32.Washington\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nChapter 69.51A RCWBallot Initiative I-692 -- Approved by 59% of voters on Nov.\n3, 1998 Effective: Nov. 3, 1998\n\n\"Qualifying patients with terminal or debilitating illnesses who, in the\njudgment of their physicians, may benefit from the medical use of marijuana,\nshall not be found guilty of a crime under state law for their possession and\nlimited use of marijuana.\"\n\nApproved Conditions: Cancer, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), multiple\nsclerosis, epilepsy or other seizure disorder, or spasticity disorders;\nIntractable pain, limited to pain unrelieved by standard medical treatments\nand medications; Glaucoma, either acute or chronic, limited to mean increased\nintraocular pressure unrelieved by standard treatments and medications;\nCrohn's disease with debilitating symptoms unrelieved by standard treatments\nor medications; Hepatitis C with debilitating nausea or intractable pain\nunrelieved by standard treatments or medications; Diseases, including\nanorexia, which result in nausea, vomiting, wasting, appetite loss, cramping,\nseizures, muscle spasms, or spasticity, when these symptoms are unrelieved by\nstandard treatments or medications; Chronic renal failure requiring\nhemodialysis; PTSD; Traumatic brain injury\n\nPossession/Cultivation: Qualified patients and designated providers who are\nentered into the database may legally purchase sales-tax free the following\namounts from a licensed marijuana store with a medical endorsement: Three\nounces usable marijuana, 48 ounces of marijuana-infused product in solid form,\n216 ounces of marijuana-infused product in liquid form or 21 grams of\nmarijuana concentrate. They may grow six plants for personal medical use and\npossess up to eight ounces produced from those plants. If a healthcare\npractitioner determines more is needed, up to 15 plants and 16 ounces of\nusable marijuana may be authorized.\n\nQualified patients and designated providers with a valid authorization form\nwho choose not to be entered into the database may purchase the amounts\nallowed for non-patients under the law that made marijuana legal in\nWashington, or grow in their homes four plants for personal medical use (and\npossess up to six ounces of usable marijuana produced from their plants).\n\nAmended: Senate Bill 6032 Effective: 2007\n\nAmended: Final Rule based on Significant Analysis Effective: Nov. 2, 2008\n\nAmended: SB 5073 Effective: July 22, 2011 Gov. Christine Gregoire signed\nsections of the bill and partially vetoed others, as explained in the Apr. 29,\n2011 veto notice. Gov. Gregoire struck down sections related to creating\nstate-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries and a voluntary patient\nregistry.\n\nUpdates: On Jan. 21, 2010, the Supreme Court of the State of Washington ruled\nthat Ballot Initiative \"I-692 did not legalize medical marijuana, but rather\nprovided an authorized user with an affirmative defense if the user shows\ncompliance with the requirements for medical marijuana possession.\" State v.\nFry\n\nProCon.org contacted the Washington Department of Health to ask whether it had\nreceived any instructions in light of this ruling. Kristi Weeks, Director of\nPolicy and Legislation, stated the following in a Jan. 25, 2010 email response\nto ProCon.org:\n\n> \"The Department of Health has a limited role related to medical marijuana in\n> the state of Washington. Specifically, we were directed by the Legislature\n> to determine the amount of a 60 day supply and conduct a study of issues\n> related to access to medical marijuana. Both of these tasks have been\n> completed. We have maintained the medical marijuana webpage for the\n> convenience of the public.\n>\n> The department has not received 'any instructions' in light of State v. Fry.\n> That case does not change the law or affect the 60 day supply. Chapter\n> 69.51A RCW, as confirmed in Fry, provides an affirmative defense to\n> prosecution for possession of marijuana for qualifying patients and\n> caregivers.\"\n\nOn Nov. 6, 2012, Washington voters passed Initiative 502, which allows the\nstate to \"license and regulate marijuana production, distribution, and\npossession for persons over 21 and tax marijuana sales.\" The website for\nWashington's medical marijuana program states that the initiative \"does not\namend or repeal the medical marijuana laws (chapter 69.51A RCW) in any way.\nThe laws relating to authorization of medical marijuana by healthcare\nproviders are still valid and enforceable.\"\n\nSB 5052 passed the House by a vote of 60-36 on Apr. 10, 2015 and the Senate by\na vote of 41-8 on Apr. 14, 2015. Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill into law with\npartial vetoes on Apr. 24, 2015.\n\nQualifying patients in Washington need a valid Medical Marijuana authorization\nform from their healthcare practitioners.\n\n\"Beginning July 1, 2016, patients and designated providers who are entered\ninto the Medical Marijuana Authorization Database will receive a recognition\ncard which will entitle the patient to additional rights and protections under\nSB 5052:\n\n-Arrest protection -Purchase products sales tax free -Purchase three times the legal limit for recreational\n\nPatients and designated providers who hold valid authorizations but aren't\nentered into the database will have an affirmative defense to criminal\nprosecution if they possess no more than four plants and six ounces of usable\nmarijuana. They may purchase only in accordance with the laws and rules for\nnon-patients.\"\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nWashington State Department of Health Medical Marijuana Program PO Box 47852\nOlympia, WA 98504 Phone: 360-236-4819 Fax: 360-236-2901\n\nMedicalMarijuana@doh.wa.gov\n\nWebsite: Medical Marijuana\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana:\n\nThe program website has a list of over 150 medically endorsed marijuana stores\nas of Mar. 20, 2017.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: $1\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? No\n\nRegistration: Voluntary - Registry for recognition cards is required if\npatients and designated providers 21 and older wish to have access to the\nfollowing benefits: Purchase products sales-tax free; Purchase up to three\ntimes the current legal limit for recreational users; Purchase high-THC\ninfused products; Grow more than four plants in their residence; Have full\nprotection from arrest, prosecution, and legal penalties, although patients\nwill still have an affirmative defense.\n\nWashington, DC\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nAmendment Act B18-622Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment\nAct of 2010 -- Approved 13-0 by the Council of the District of Columbia on May\n4, 2010; signed by the Mayor on May 21, 2010\n\nEffective: July 27, 2010 [After being signed by the Mayor, the law underwent a\n30-day Congessional review period. Neither the Senate nor the House acted to\nstop the law, so it became effective when the review period ended.]\n\nApproved Conditions: HIV, AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, conditions characterized by\nsevere and persistent muscle spasms, such as multiple sclerosis; patients\nundergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, using azidothymidine or protease\ninhibitors, decompensated cirrhosis, Lou Gehrig's disease, Cachexia or wasting\nsyndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and seizure disorders.\n\nPossession/Cultivation: \"Patients are permitted to purchase up to two (2)\nounces of dried medical marijuana per month or the equivalent of two ounces of\ndried medical marijuana when sold in any other form.\" (\"Patient FAQ,\"\ndoh.dc.gov, Mar. 1, 2016)\n\nUpdates: On Apr. 14, 2011, Mayor Vincent C. Gray announced the adoption of an\nemergency amendment to title 22 of the District of Columbia Municipal\nRegulations (DCMR), which added a new subtitle C entitled \"Medical Marijuana.\"\nThe emergency amendment \"will set forth the process and procedure\" for\npatients, caregivers, physicians, and dispensaries, and \"implement the\nprovisions of the Act that must be addressed at the onset to enable the\nDepartment to administer the program.\" The final rulemaking was posted online\non Jan. 3, 2012.\n\nOn Feb. 14, 2012, the DC Department of Health's Health Regulation and\nLicensing Administration posted a revised timeline for the dispensary\napplication process, which listed June 8, 2012 as the date by which the\nDepartment intends to announce dispensary applicants available for\nregistration.\n\nThe first dispensary, Capital City Care, was licensed in Apr. 2013.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nHealth Regulation and Licensing Administration 899 N. Capitol Street, NE 2nd\nFloor Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202-442-5955\n\ndoh.mmp@dc.gov\n\nWebsite: Medical Marijuana Program\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: \"A\ndispensary is a facility operated by an organization or business registered\nwith the Department of Health... Patients are required to choose a single\ndispensary to register with...\n\nDispensaries and cultivation centers may dispense or distribute medical\nmarijuana in any form deemed safe which allows patients to eat, inhale, or\notherwise use medical marijuana for medical purposes. Medical marijuana will\nbe subject to testing for quality assurance and safety purposes.\" \"Medical\nMarijuana Program Frequently Asked Questions,\" doh.dc.gov (accessed Mar. 1,\n2016)\n\nPatient RegistryFee: $100 initial or renewal fee / $25 for low income patients\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes: On Aug. 8, 2019, DC Mayor Muriel\nBowser announced an emergency rulemaking to \"allow non-District residents with\nmedical marijuana cards [from other legal states] to purchase medical\nmarijuana during their visits to Washington, DC.\"\n\nRegistration: Mandatory\n\n33.West Virginia\n\nState Medical Marijuana Laws\n\nSenate Bill 386 -- Signed into law by Gov. Jim Justice on Apr. 19, 2017\n\nEffective: Under the Act, the Bureau for Public Health may not issue the\npatient and caregiver identification cards necessary to obtain medical\ncannabis until July 1, 2019.\n\nCreates the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Commission and authorizes the\ncommission to license the number of growers and dispensaries sufficient to\nmeet demand as of July 1, 2020.\n\nApproved Conditions: Subject to approval by the commission - chronic or\ndebilitating diseases or medical conditions that result in a patient being\nadmitted into Hospice or receiving palliative care; chronic or debilitating\ndiseases or medical conditions or the treatment of chronic or debilitating\ndiseases or medical conditions that produce: Cachexia, anorexia, or wasting\nsyndrome; severe or chronic pain that does not find effective relief through\nstandard pain medication; severe nausea; seizures; severe or persistent muscle\nspasms; refractory generalized anxiety disorder; Post-traumatic stress\ndisorder (PTSD)\n\nPossession/Cultivation: 30-day supply, amount to be determined\n\nSmoking is not a method approved by the bill.\n\nContact and Program Details\n\nDepartment of Health and Human Resources 304-558-0684\n\nDHHRSecretary@wv.gov\n\nWebsite: Office of Medical Cannabis\n\nInformation provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana: Beginning\nJuly 1, 2020, the commission may issue the number of licenses for growers and\ndispensaries necessary to meet the demand for medical cannabis by qualifying\npatients and caregivers in an affordable, accessible, secure, and efficient\nmanner.\n\nPatient Registry Fee: To be determined\n\nAccepts other states' registry ID cards? 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But if you want to know some good common courtesy and basic etiquette for using medical marijuana, read the following:", "Be Informed. Read and understand the laws and legal rights for medical marijuana patients and know the legal limits allowed in your county.", "THC stays in the blood and urine for hours and even days after smoking marijuana or ingesting marijuana edibles, liquids or cannabis-related products. So, if you’re going to be driving within 72 hours of use, drive carefully and don’t attract unnecessary attention to yourself. Make sure your vehicle is up to code, properly insured and registered, obey traffic laws, and keep the noise level down (exhaust pipes, loud music, etc.)", "Under no circumstances should you smoke marijuana and drive. Ever. If you are transporting cannabis, make sure you have your doctor’s recommendation or medical marijuana card (MMIC) with you at all times and that it is kept current.", "May seem obvious, but if you travel with marijuana medicine, keep it concealed, i.e. in the trunk, and keep hidden any signs of cannabis use. If left in the open, police can establish sufficient cause to search and seize.", "If traveling with marijuana, keep in air-tight, sealed container to avoid letting odor out. If law enforcement agents smell cannabis on you or in your car or home, it could create probable cause to search.", "If pulled over in a vehicle, do not offer your doctor’s recommendation or MMIC unless being cited for marijuana-related offense. Do not consent to a search or volunteer any information to authorities.", "Be aware that if you are arrested for a marijuana-related offense, police may have the right to search your property while you are in the booking process.", "Do not put any cannabis or marijuana related products in your garbage can. Law enforcement are allowed to search trash cans without consent or a warrant, and any cannabis related items will lead to probable cause for a search warrant of your residence.", "In or within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school, recreation center, or youth center, unless the medical use occurs within a residence.", "Use common sense and be discreet, even if you might ‘legally’ be able to smoke. And, remember, same laws apply with smoking marijuana as with smoking tobacco. If it’s illegal to smoke a cigarette, it’s illegal to smoke marijuana.", "These may seem like pure common sense guidelines, but we often get stories from medical marijuana patients who either don’t know or ignore medical marijuana laws and end up having to unnecessarily face criminal charges. Plus, not following common courtesy and basic advice only fuels the flames for medical marijuana opponents. Do your part, protect yourself and the community, and smoke smart.", "We welcome comments! Also, feel free to contact United Patients Group directly for referrals, to locate a marijuana dispensary near you, or with any other questions regarding the legal rights of medical marijuana patients.", "My neighbor smokes marijuana in there backyard and garage everyday and it continuously comes into my house..its a beautiful day outside & me and my kids can’t enjoy it by opening my windows or when relaxing in our own backyard due to there smoke.my kids even tell me they can’t stand the horrible smell and it’s giving us all headaches.I have talked to them numerous times and still they continue to smoke right by our fence line..never had issues with this neighbor until her daughter and her illegal boyfriend moved in with her.", "it funny how i never see people complaining about tobacco smoke which has even been proving to kill or give cancer to the patients ( for your information for kids and families everywhere medical marijuana is a medicine just because the world does not wanna wake up and see it this way im tired of discrimination on smoking ( people need this to eat , people need this to cope with the pain since so many pain killers can kill your body maybe you should start explaining the facts before you start judging the world does not revolve just you ( i never went up to someone tell them hey i don’t like your perfume stop spraying stuff outside i don’t go up to that smoke Marlboro hey can you stop because i don’t like it . Our country not built on this and we should not be going to people and telling them what they should or should not do ( till society get used to there nothing else we can do but listen to stupid people bitch", "Jessica, your reply shows you do NOT consider others. The stench of marijuana is to some untolerable. I am allergic to all parts of the marijuana plant and to the smoke. I developed that while inconsiderate neighbors would have anywhere from 7-10 young adults enter and leave their homes 3-4 times a week on any given night. The stench would enter our home through the shared floor beams of our 1st and 2nd floors. Because of these older homes throughout the US built without fire walls, nothing we did to mitigate this helped. I eventually ended up in the ER as I developed anaphylaxis which is life threatening. These potheads, to me, epitomizes the marijuana community in general. The “medical” may be valid, but for most “potheads” it’s just a smokescreen for their self-indulgence without respect of neighbors, family, and the community. You seem to emanate that in your dismissive attitude towards the disrespect you show someone else. Rather than the community of “potheads” acknowledging that their behavior can negatively impact those around them, and working to solve that, you instead make snarky remarks to demean. That’s the attitude that paints your community of “potheads”. Any research that shows ANY negativity to the use of marijuana is met by your community with dismissive snarkiness. When every drug on the market, and even those “natural” cures come with a host of negative side affects, don’t assume marijuana has none lest you feel a snarky comeback to my allergic response to marijuana which is life-threatening. There is proof in the research and I assume your “closed” mind would not be open to understand it.", "As far as tobacco smoke. Well I grew up with a mom that smoked like a factory. It negatively affected my health over the years and has left me susceptible to a myriad of autoimmune problems. To this day, when around smoke I get asthma. That was NOTHING compared to the response my body had to the marijuana. The particulates of marijuana smoke are more pervasive and linger longer. These “potheads” to which I referred in my earlier post also smoked. I didn’t like the smell, but the breathing difficulty from that could NOT compare to the marijuana smoke. The cigarette smoke was never seen in our house. But there were several times when we actually could see the marijuana smoke in our house. They had a toddler and small child who lived with the family in this home. This child was constantly being exposed to this. They, and the “pothead” community are just like these inconsiderate, and disrespectful bunch. You are just like them. Unwilling to accept responsibility and willingness to work with others in lieu of your own lusts.", "I have more of a question, actually. I have recently received my MMIC recommendation. As an athlete, I cannot afford to have any criminal records. I have been searching for the legalities of smoking. Where exactly can I smoke? Obviously in my own household, but where else? Is it illegal to walk on the beach and light up? Can I take a stroll down the street in my neighborhood and smoke? Can I smoke on public hiking trails? Is it in my rights to smoke just as someone smoking a cigarette would? Please, help.", "Andrew, These questions can be answered by your state and the cannabis program guidelines. What state do you live in?", "What are the laws in California? I’m a minor and a cancer patient(diagnosed the week of my 17th Birthday) with chronic pain who was recommended Medical Marijuana. My mom was against it for months until finally consenting so I have a caregiver but my neighbor, who smokes Cigars has told me I can’t smoke in public when I was smoking in my apartment complex. The upper floor, where I smoke, has no children, and we’ve had tons of neighbors inside of the one other apartment, revolving door of pot heads, on the floor. It’s outside and according to the guidelines I’ve read I technically have the right to smoke, especially since my downstairs neighbors have been smoking cigarettes on the property for years despite my mom’s complaint. I need to know the laws, in case he actually makes it an issue with the landlord or if I get new neighbors(especially if they have kids). Thanks" ] }, "parsed_md": "Common Courtesy & amp; No-Nonsense Medical Marijuana Advice\n\nFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedinPinterestYouTubeInstagramTumblr\n\nNewsletter Sign Up\n\nUnited Patients Group\n\nBE INFORMED \| BE WELL\n\n In The News\n\n * Our Blogs\n * News\n * United Patients Group Press Inquiries\n * United Patients Group Videos\n * Patients\n\n * Nurse’s Workshop Conference\n * New Patients\n * Health Conditions & Medical Marijuana Treatments\n * Illnesses Treatable with Medical Cannabis\n * Learning Resources\n * Juicing For Life: Juicing Recipes\n * ProgurtTM\n * Naturopathic Medicine\n * Marijuana Laws By State\n * Videos on Medical Cannabis\n * United Patients Group Videos\n * Medical Professionals\n\n * Nurse’s Workshop Conference\n * Medical Directory\n * Health Conditions & Medical Marijuana Treatments\n * Learning Resources\n * Marijuana Laws By State\n * Videos on Medical Cannabis\n * Medical Cannabis Education\n * Healer.com Education\n * Patients Portal\n * Directory\n * Consultation\n * About Us\n\n * Nurse’s Workshop Conference\n * About United Patients Group; Founder’s Introduction to Medical Cannabis\n * Our Mission\n * Donate\n * Contact Us\n * Volunteer\n * UPG Seal of Approval\n * Advertising with UnitedPatientsGroup.com\n * Our Advisory Board\n * UPG Conference\n * UPG Shop (coming soon)\n * Donate to UPG\n\nDONATE\n\n * In The News\n\n * Our Blogs\n * News\n * United Patients Group Press Inquiries\n * United Patients Group Videos\n * Patients\n\n * Nurse’s Workshop Conference\n * New Patients\n * Health Conditions & Medical Marijuana Treatments\n * Illnesses Treatable with Medical Cannabis\n * Learning Resources\n * Juicing For Life: Juicing Recipes\n * ProgurtTM\n * Naturopathic Medicine\n * Marijuana Laws By State\n * Videos on Medical Cannabis\n * United Patients Group Videos\n * Medical Professionals\n\n * Nurse’s Workshop Conference\n * Medical Directory\n * Health Conditions & Medical Marijuana Treatments\n * Learning Resources\n * Marijuana Laws By State\n * Videos on Medical Cannabis\n * Medical Cannabis Education\n * Healer.com Education\n * Patients Portal\n * Directory\n * Consultation\n * About Us\n\n * Nurse’s Workshop Conference\n * About United Patients Group; Founder’s Introduction to Medical Cannabis\n * Our Mission\n * Donate\n * Contact Us\n * Volunteer\n * UPG Seal of Approval\n * Advertising with UnitedPatientsGroup.com\n * Our Advisory Board\n * UPG Conference\n * UPG Shop (coming soon)\n * Donate to UPG\n\n# Common Courtesy & amp; No-Nonsense Medical Marijuana Advice\n\nMarch 28, 2012Medical Marijuana Law & Policies\n\nWe’ve just updated our resource page outlining California Medical Marijuana\nLaws, so if you want technical, more detailed facts, read that. But if you\nwant to know some good common courtesy and basic etiquette for using medical\nmarijuana, read the following:\n\n * Be Informed. Read and understand the laws and legal rights for medical marijuana patients and know the legal limits allowed in your county.\n\n * THC stays in the blood and urine for hours and even days after smoking marijuana or ingesting marijuana edibles, liquids or cannabis-related products. So, if you’re going to be driving within 72 hours of use, drive carefully and don’t attract unnecessary attention to yourself. Make sure your vehicle is up to code, properly insured and registered, obey traffic laws, and keep the noise level down (exhaust pipes, loud music, etc.)\n\n * Under no circumstances should you smoke marijuana and drive. Ever. If you are transporting cannabis, make sure you have your doctor’s recommendation or medical marijuana card (MMIC) with you at all times and that it is kept current.\n\n * May seem obvious, but if you travel with marijuana medicine, keep it concealed, i.e. in the trunk, and keep hidden any signs of cannabis use. If left in the open, police can establish sufficient cause to search and seize.\n\n * If traveling with marijuana, keep in air-tight, sealed container to avoid letting odor out. If law enforcement agents smell cannabis on you or in your car or home, it could create probable cause to search.\n\n * If pulled over in a vehicle, do not offer your doctor’s recommendation or MMIC unless being cited for marijuana-related offense. Do not consent to a search or volunteer any information to authorities.\n\n * Do not grow plants or leave harvested cannabis or marijuana equipment out in the open.\n\n * Be aware that if you are arrested for a marijuana-related offense, police may have the right to search your property while you are in the booking process.\n\n * Do not put any cannabis or marijuana related products in your garbage can. Law enforcement are allowed to search trash cans without consent or a warrant, and any cannabis related items will lead to probable cause for a search warrant of your residence.\n\n * Lastly, do not smoke marijuana in public places, especially if children are nearby. In California, other prohibited places include:\n\n 1. * In any place where smoking is prohibited by law.\n * In or within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school, recreation center, or youth center, unless the medical use occurs within a residence.\n * On a school bus.\n * While in a motor vehicle that is being operated.\n * While operating a boat.\n\n * Use common sense and be discreet, even if you might ‘legally’ be able to smoke. And, remember, same laws apply with smoking marijuana as with smoking tobacco. If it’s illegal to smoke a cigarette, it’s illegal to smoke marijuana.\n\nThese may seem like pure common sense guidelines, but we often get stories\nfrom medical marijuana patients who either don’t know or ignore medical\nmarijuana laws and end up having to unnecessarily face criminal charges. Plus,\nnot following common courtesy and basic advice only fuels the flames for\nmedical marijuana opponents. Do your part, protect yourself and the community,\nand smoke smart.\n\nWe welcome comments! Also, feel free to contact United Patients Group directly\nfor referrals, to locate a marijuana dispensary near you, or with any other\nquestions regarding the legal rights of medical marijuana patients.\n\nRelated posts\n\nVOTE 2016: A Look at Medical Cannabis Initiatives this November November 1,\n2016\n\nPress Release: The Utah Association for Responsible Cannabis Legislation to\nHost Summit: ‘Medical Cannabis: The Science. The Truth.’ in Salt Lake City\nOctober 9, 2016\n\nThe Hypocrisy Continues – Who’s Really Behind Blocking Cannabis\nDecriminalization and Why? August 16, 2016\n\nReeking of Hypocrisy: What the DEA’s Decision to Keep Marijuana Schedule 1\nReally Means August 15, 2016\n\nDissecting Adult Use Marijuana Act (AUMA) – How California’s November Vote\nCould Impact the Rest of the U.S. July 18, 2016\n\nCannabis Use Nullifies Second Amendment! Federal Law Bans Cannabis Users the\nRight to Purchase Firearms – But Not People on Federal Watch Lists? December\n15, 2015\n\n10 Comments\n\n 1. Reply\n\nOctober 26, 2014 at 2:00 pm\n\nAlyssa\n\nMy neighbor smokes marijuana in there backyard and garage everyday and it\ncontinuously comes into my house..its a beautiful day outside & me and my kids\ncan’t enjoy it by opening my windows or when relaxing in our own backyard due\nto there smoke.my kids even tell me they can’t stand the horrible smell and\nit’s giving us all headaches.I have talked to them numerous times and still\nthey continue to smoke right by our fence line..never had issues with this\nneighbor until her daughter and her illegal boyfriend moved in with her.\n\n 2. Reply\n\nNovember 6, 2014 at 4:48 pm\n\nJessica\n\nit funny how i never see people complaining about tobacco smoke which has even\nbeen proving to kill or give cancer to the patients ( for your information for\nkids and families everywhere medical marijuana is a medicine just because the\nworld does not wanna wake up and see it this way im tired of discrimination on\nsmoking ( people need this to eat , people need this to cope with the pain\nsince so many pain killers can kill your body maybe you should start\nexplaining the facts before you start judging the world does not revolve just\nyou ( i never went up to someone tell them hey i don’t like your perfume stop\nspraying stuff outside i don’t go up to that smoke Marlboro hey can you stop\nbecause i don’t like it . Our country not built on this and we should not be\ngoing to people and telling them what they should or should not do ( till\nsociety get used to there nothing else we can do but listen to stupid people\nbitch\n\n * Reply\n\nNovember 9, 2014 at 8:52 pm\n\nUnitedPatientsGroup.com\n\nWell said Jessica!\n\n * Reply\n\nDecember 18, 2015 at 6:33 am\n\nBarbie\n\nJessica, your reply shows you do NOT consider others. The stench of marijuana\nis to some untolerable. I am allergic to all parts of the marijuana plant and\nto the smoke. I developed that while inconsiderate neighbors would have\nanywhere from 7-10 young adults enter and leave their homes 3-4 times a week\non any given night. The stench would enter our home through the shared floor\nbeams of our 1st and 2nd floors. Because of these older homes throughout the\nUS built without fire walls, nothing we did to mitigate this helped. I\neventually ended up in the ER as I developed anaphylaxis which is life\nthreatening. These potheads, to me, epitomizes the marijuana community in\ngeneral. The “medical” may be valid, but for most “potheads” it’s just a\nsmokescreen for their self-indulgence without respect of neighbors, family,\nand the community. You seem to emanate that in your dismissive attitude\ntowards the disrespect you show someone else. Rather than the community of\n“potheads” acknowledging that their behavior can negatively impact those\naround them, and working to solve that, you instead make snarky remarks to\ndemean. That’s the attitude that paints your community of “potheads”. Any\nresearch that shows ANY negativity to the use of marijuana is met by your\ncommunity with dismissive snarkiness. When every drug on the market, and even\nthose “natural” cures come with a host of negative side affects, don’t assume\nmarijuana has none lest you feel a snarky comeback to my allergic response to\nmarijuana which is life-threatening. There is proof in the research and I\nassume your “closed” mind would not be open to understand it.\n\n * Reply\n\nDecember 18, 2015 at 6:47 am\n\nBarbie\n\nAs far as tobacco smoke. Well I grew up with a mom that smoked like a factory.\nIt negatively affected my health over the years and has left me susceptible to\na myriad of autoimmune problems. To this day, when around smoke I get asthma.\nThat was NOTHING compared to the response my body had to the marijuana. The\nparticulates of marijuana smoke are more pervasive and linger longer. These\n“potheads” to which I referred in my earlier post also smoked. I didn’t like\nthe smell, but the breathing difficulty from that could NOT compare to the\nmarijuana smoke. The cigarette smoke was never seen in our house. But there\nwere several times when we actually could see the marijuana smoke in our\nhouse. They had a toddler and small child who lived with the family in this\nhome. This child was constantly being exposed to this. They, and the “pothead”\ncommunity are just like these inconsiderate, and disrespectful bunch. You are\njust like them. Unwilling to accept responsibility and willingness to work\nwith others in lieu of your own lusts.\n\n 3. Pingback: Sarah Silverman Shows Off Marijuana E-cig at Emmys - Law Office of Salvatore P. Ciulla\n\n 4. Reply\n\nJanuary 15, 2015 at 7:13 pm\n\nAndrew\n\nI have more of a question, actually. I have recently received my MMIC\nrecommendation. As an athlete, I cannot afford to have any criminal records. I\nhave been searching for the legalities of smoking. Where exactly can I smoke?\nObviously in my own household, but where else? Is it illegal to walk on the\nbeach and light up? Can I take a stroll down the street in my neighborhood and\nsmoke? Can I smoke on public hiking trails? Is it in my rights to smoke just\nas someone smoking a cigarette would? Please, help.\n\n * Reply\n\nJanuary 15, 2015 at 9:24 pm\n\nUnitedPatientsGroup.com\n\nAndrew, These questions can be answered by your state and the cannabis program\nguidelines. What state do you live in?\n\nUPG\n\n * Reply\n\nDecember 11, 2015 at 10:03 pm\n\nDB\n\nWhat are the laws in California? I’m a minor and a cancer patient(diagnosed\nthe week of my 17th Birthday) with chronic pain who was recommended Medical\nMarijuana. My mom was against it for months until finally consenting so I have\na caregiver but my neighbor, who smokes Cigars has told me I can’t smoke in\npublic when I was smoking in my apartment complex. The upper floor, where I\nsmoke, has no children, and we’ve had tons of neighbors inside of the one\nother apartment, revolving door of pot heads, on the floor. It’s outside and\naccording to the guidelines I’ve read I technically have the right to smoke,\nespecially since my downstairs neighbors have been smoking cigarettes on the\nproperty for years despite my mom’s complaint. I need to know the laws, in\ncase he actually makes it an issue with the landlord or if I get new\nneighbors(especially if they have kids). Thanks\n\n * Reply\n\nDecember 14, 2015 at 11:42 am\n\nUnitedPatientsGroup.com\n\nHello DB,\n\nHere is a link to the California laws.\n\nMary Ann\n\nLeave Comment\n\n### Cancel reply\n\nCONTACT US\n\n336 Bon Air Center, #361 Greenbrae, CA 94904 415.524.8099\ninfo@unitedpatientsgroup.com\n\nFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedinPinterest YouTube Instagram Tumblr\n\nTOP LINKS\n\nOur Articles In the News UPG Press Videos\n\nOur Mission Juicing for Life Naturopathic UPG Conference\n\nLEARN MORE\n\nAsk an Expert Find a Doctor Education Volunteer\n\nFAQ's Laws by State Resources Health Conditions\n\nKEEP IN TOUCH\n\n© Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved. United Patients Group.\n\nABOUT ADVERTISING TERMS DISCLAIMER CONTACT\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220112051256/https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx", "parsed_text": { "title": "State Medical Cannabis Laws", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "State Medical Cannabis Laws\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/the-truth-about-medical-marijuana-card-privacy/Content", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201124094745/https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/the-truth-about-medical-marijuana-card-privacy/Content?oid=3426638", "parsed_text": { "title": "The Truth About Medical Marijuana Card Privacy", "passages": [ "I am a teacher that is credentialed in the State of California. I have used marijuana for years, both recreationally and to help with anxiety and insomnia. I would like to get a medical card and know some other teachers who have done so. However, I am very paranoid about the fact that federal law still prohibits this, even if a state tolerates it. I am concerned that my name would be on a \"list\" that may prevent me from getting future credentials elsewhere in the US. How worried should I be about this and should I just continue to get my supply from a friend?", "Got a friend who just got his rec. He's now slightly nervous about how it's tied to his driver's license number. I went through this too and convinced myself it wasn't an issue, but can only offer vague reassurances. Convince him that the following is not possible:", "he gets pulled over for speeding; 2) cop runs his license; 3) cop comes back to the car and spills the beans to his wife about how he's a \"pothead.\"", "I talked to two marijuana lawyers and the gist of it is this: The law is on your side when it comes to the privacy of your medical records, but don't accidentally out yourself by failing an employer's drug test, getting a DUI, or Facebooking pictures of nugs.", "A bit of quick background: You need a valid doctor's recommendation to lawfully possess and grow marijuana in California. Those with a recommendation can also get a voluntary California state medical marijuana patient identification card.", "Let's start with the issue of privacy at a doctor's office or clinic, where you'll get your recommendation. \"Technically, a doctor's recommendation for medical marijuana is very private, since HIPAA [the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act] makes it nearly impossible for even law enforcement to obtain private patient records,\" wrote Joe Elford, staff lawyer for medical marijuana group Americans for Safe Access, in an email.", "According to Bay Area marijuana attorney Lauren Vazquez, patients who see their primary care provider, a specialist, or a doctor at a marijuana clinic are also protected under very strong doctor-patient confidentiality statutes. \"Whatever you say in the doctor's office is completely private, and there really is no way to get that data,\" she said. \"Doctors aren't allowed to give that information out to anybody\" — including the police, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or companies that conduct background checks, she added.", "But since most people can't grow their own medical marijuana, they get it from a collective, sometimes called a dispensary, which operate from private residences and public storefronts. To join a collective, patients must usually provide valid state identification and a valid medical marijuana recommendation, and fill out some forms. Patient data obtained by collectives is protected under strict California laws that apply to all businesses that take personal information, Vazquez said.", "\"Even just your driver's license, name, and social security number — laws in California require businesses to protect that information and follow disclosure guidelines if information is accidentally released,\" she said.", "But what about getting a state medical marijuana card? You get a California weed card by first getting a recommendation and then applying for the card through your county. The county verifies your recommendation with the doctor and orders your state card, which contains your picture and a number.", "Your personal information is also quite protected at the county and state level, lawyers said. \"The state ID card program has several provisions affirming that patients' records should be maintained privately,\" Elford wrote. \"Again, employers should not be able to discover whether one is a state ID card holder.\"", "California public employees could serve up to six months in jail and fined $1,000 for fishing in county medical marijuana files, Vazquez said. \"If anybody releases that information, they can be prosecuted,\" she said.", "Patients who have a state medical marijuana card cannot be arrested for certain marijuana crimes, and cannot be denied a professional license, Vazquez continued. So she advises lawyers who are mulling over whether or not to get a card to obtain one — it puts them on the right side of the law.", "Of course, teachers still have to pass a drug test, and marijuana can be detected by urinalysis for up to sixty days after consumption in heavy users.", "Other caveats: Cops running your license won't be able to see that you're a patient, but they can use their own senses to detect impaired driving or marijuana in a vehicle. Don't go down that road. If you intend to use a medical marijuana defense, that will appear in court records, which are public.", "There's also the chance the dispensary you visit will get raided by federal or state authorities, and its records will be seized. In that case, the cops will have your information, along with thousands of other fish too small to fry, Vazquez said. \"They'll have that info, but they haven't acted on it in the past,\" she said. \"There is no central database to look up any patients on.\"", "Lastly, employers can and do check social networks and personal references during background checks, so if you want to have a career in the CIA, you probably shouldn't make \"lonelystoner420\" your Gmail address.", "Contact the author of this piece, send a letter to the editor, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter." ] }, "parsed_md": "The Truth About Medical Marijuana Card Privacy \| East Bay Express\n\nSwitch to the mobile version of this page.\n\nEast Bay Express\n\nOakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Instagram\n\nSubscribe\n\n * Home\n * Search\n * Your Profile\n * News & Opinion\n * Arts & Culture\n * Food & Drink\n * Movies\n * Music\n * Calendar\n * Blogs\n * Locations\n * Special Reports\n * EBX Web Services\n\n### Browse Search\n\n * Article Search\n * Event Search\n * Location Search\n * Movie Search\n * Best Of Search\n * Member Search\n * Video Search\n * Search By Cover\n * eBlast Search\n * eDeals Search\n\n### Browse Your Profile\n\n * Login\n * Create Account\n\n### Browse News & Opinion\n\n * Submit a Letter\n * Story Archives\n\n### Browse Arts & Culture\n\n * Submit an Event\n * Arts Listings\n * Story Archives\n\n### Browse Movies\n\n * Times & Tickets\n * Movie Theaters\n * Story Archives\n\n### Browse Food & Drink\n\n * Restaurant Guide\n * Nightclubs & Bars\n * Food & Wine Listings\n * Story Archives\n\n### Browse Music\n\n * Submit an Event\n * Music Listings\n * Nightclubs & Bars\n * Story Archives\n\n### Browse Blogs\n\n * What the Fork\n * Seven Days\n * Culture Spy\n * Legalization Nation\n * Blog Archives\n\n### Browse Locations\n\n * Art Galleries\n * Movie Theaters\n * Museums\n * Nightclubs & Bars\n * Restaurant Guide\n * Wineries\n\n### Browse Calendar\n\n * All Listings\n * Staff Picks\n * Music Listings\n * Events & Attractions\n * Museums & Galleries\n * Theater & Dance Listings\n * Lectures & Lit Listings\n * Food & Wine Listings\n * Other Listings\n * Submit an Event\n\n### Browse Special Reports\n\n * Best Of\n * Summer Guide 2018\n * Taste, Spring 2018\n * The Beer Issue 2018\n * Fall Arts 2017\n * People 2017\n * Queer and Trans 2017\n * Taste, Fall 2017\n\n### Browse Classifieds\n\n * Post an Ad\n * Adult\n * Bulletin Board\n * Buy/Sell/Trade\n * Community\n * Employment\n * Mind/Body/Spirit\n * Music Xchange\n * Rentals\n * Real Estate\n * Services\n\n * Username /\n * View Profile /\n * Edit Profile /\n * Log Out\n\n * Log in /\n * Create Account\n\nJanuary 02, 2013 News & Opinion » Legalization Nation\n\n# The Truth About Medical Marijuana Card Privacy\n\n## Legalization Nation answers readers' questions about the vulnerability of\ntheir personal information.\n\nBy David Downs\n\nEmail\n\nTweet\n\nPrint\n\nI am a teacher that is credentialed in the State of California. I have used\nmarijuana for years, both recreationally and to help with anxiety and\ninsomnia. I would like to get a medical card and know some other teachers who\nhave done so. However, I am very paranoid about the fact that federal law\nstill prohibits this, even if a state tolerates it. I am concerned that my\nname would be on a \"list\" that may prevent me from getting future credentials\nelsewhere in the US. How worried should I be about this and should I just\ncontinue to get my supply from a friend?\n\nMr. Green\n\nGot a friend who just got his rec. He's now slightly nervous about how it's\ntied to his driver's license number. I went through this too and convinced\nmyself it wasn't an issue, but can only offer vague reassurances. Convince him\nthat the following is not possible:\n\n1) he gets pulled over for speeding; 2) cop runs his license; 3) cop comes\nback to the car and spills the beans to his wife about how he's a \"pothead.\"\n\nFor a Friend\n\nI talked to two marijuana lawyers and the gist of it is this: The law is on\nyour side when it comes to the privacy of your medical records, but don't\naccidentally out yourself by failing an employer's drug test, getting a DUI,\nor Facebooking pictures of nugs.\n\nA bit of quick background: You need a valid doctor's recommendation to\nlawfully possess and grow marijuana in California. Those with a recommendation\ncan also get a voluntary California state medical marijuana patient\nidentification card.\n\nLet's start with the issue of privacy at a doctor's office or clinic, where\nyou'll get your recommendation. \"Technically, a doctor's recommendation for\nmedical marijuana is very private, since HIPAA [the Health Insurance\nPortability and Accountability Act] makes it nearly impossible for even law\nenforcement to obtain private patient records,\" wrote Joe Elford, staff lawyer\nfor medical marijuana group Americans for Safe Access, in an email.\n\nAccording to Bay Area marijuana attorney Lauren Vazquez, patients who see\ntheir primary care provider, a specialist, or a doctor at a marijuana clinic\nare also protected under very strong doctor-patient confidentiality statutes.\n\"Whatever you say in the doctor's office is completely private, and there\nreally is no way to get that data,\" she said. \"Doctors aren't allowed to give\nthat information out to anybody\" — including the police, the Department of\nMotor Vehicles, or companies that conduct background checks, she added.\n\nBut since most people can't grow their own medical marijuana, they get it from\na collective, sometimes called a dispensary, which operate from private\nresidences and public storefronts. To join a collective, patients must usually\nprovide valid state identification and a valid medical marijuana\nrecommendation, and fill out some forms. Patient data obtained by collectives\nis protected under strict California laws that apply to all businesses that\ntake personal information, Vazquez said.\n\n\"Even just your driver's license, name, and social security number — laws in\nCalifornia require businesses to protect that information and follow\ndisclosure guidelines if information is accidentally released,\" she said.\n\nBut what about getting a state medical marijuana card? You get a California\nweed card by first getting a recommendation and then applying for the card\nthrough your county. The county verifies your recommendation with the doctor\nand orders your state card, which contains your picture and a number.\n\nYour personal information is also quite protected at the county and state\nlevel, lawyers said. \"The state ID card program has several provisions\naffirming that patients' records should be maintained privately,\" Elford\nwrote. \"Again, employers should not be able to discover whether one is a state\nID card holder.\"\n\nCalifornia public employees could serve up to six months in jail and fined\n$1,000 for fishing in county medical marijuana files, Vazquez said. \"If\nanybody releases that information, they can be prosecuted,\" she said.\n\nPatients who have a state medical marijuana card cannot be arrested for\ncertain marijuana crimes, and cannot be denied a professional license, Vazquez\ncontinued. So she advises lawyers who are mulling over whether or not to get a\ncard to obtain one — it puts them on the right side of the law.\n\nOf course, teachers still have to pass a drug test, and marijuana can be\ndetected by urinalysis for up to sixty days after consumption in heavy users.\n\nOther caveats: Cops running your license won't be able to see that you're a\npatient, but they can use their own senses to detect impaired driving or\nmarijuana in a vehicle. Don't go down that road. If you intend to use a\nmedical marijuana defense, that will appear in court records, which are\npublic.\n\nThere's also the chance the dispensary you visit will get raided by federal or\nstate authorities, and its records will be seized. In that case, the cops will\nhave your information, along with thousands of other fish too small to fry,\nVazquez said. \"They'll have that info, but they haven't acted on it in the\npast,\" she said. \"There is no central database to look up any patients on.\"\n\nLastly, employers can and do check social networks and personal references\nduring background checks, so if you want to have a career in the CIA, you\nprobably shouldn't make \"lonelystoner420\" your Gmail address.\n\nContact the author of this piece, send a letter to the editor, like us on\nFacebook, or follow us on Twitter.\n\nMore Legalization Nation »\n\nTags: Legalization Nation, marijuana, medical marijuana, cannabis, medical\nmarijuana card, Joe Elford, Americans for Safe Access, Lauren Vazquez\n\nDrone Surveillance May Be Unco... 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Reports are that ICE is asking if people have their cards and/or use medical marijuana, and using that as grounds for deportation on grounds that they are in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act. This means permanent residents, Visa holders, and those who are not naturalized nor are a natural-born citizen.", "UPDATE 9/9/2016: With the passage of Prop. 64, qualified patients or their primary caregivers will be exempted from retail sales tax on medical cannabis if they present a valid Medical Marijuana Identification Card issued by the California Department of Public Health at the time of purchase.", "Under state law SB (Senate Bill) 420, state ID cards afford legal protection from marijuana charges for patients and caregivers acting in compliance with guidelines spelled out in SB 420. All of Califoria's 58 counties except Sutter and Colusa have implemented ID card programs. Patients and caregivers can apply for the card from their county health department. Although we fought hard to keep the ID program voluntary, California NORML's advice to patients is that they will probably be safer from arrest if they enroll in the state ID program.", "The state ID card system has safeguards to protect patient privacy. Patient names and addresses are not kept in the state's data base: the only information retained is a personal photo and ID number.", "Patients need not enroll in the CA state program to enjoy legal status as Prop. 215 patients (all that is required under Prop 215 is a valid physician's recommendation or approval). Many doctors are now offering cards with 24-hour verification.", "Patients who cannot or wish not to get state ID cards may get identification cards from other, privately run agencies. The longest established private card program in the state is run by the Patient ID Center, with offices in Oakland (510-832-5346: info@patientidcenter.org). OCBC cards are available to any resident in California. They are officially recognized by police in Oakland and some other cities, as well as by private providers throughout the state. However, they do not afford the same legal protection as state cards.", "Some patients have expressed fear that registering with the state program could expose them to federal arrest, since the DEA might try to subpoena their records. California NORML believes this danger is overblown. A number of states, including Oregon, Hawaii and Colorado, have mandatory registration systems, but the DEA has never sought to subpoena their records.", "The DEA has repeatedly stated that it is not interested in pursuing individual patients. To date, thousands of patient records have fallen into the DEA's hands in the course of raids on medical cannabis clubs and clinics, but no patient has been arrested as a result. (However, there was an unconfirmed report in 2008 of the DEA visiting a patient in Los Angeles who had records at two different clubs.) Also, citizen action groups in Northern counties have taken complaints from patients who have signed up for county cards and subsequenty received visits from county employees or had helicopter overflights. However, those in Southern (larger) counties generally report the program is working fine.", "If you have had a county or law enforcement official tell you that they are not recognizing your medical marijuana ID card, or your doctor's recommendation, please record the name of the official, the date and time the event occurred and send pertinent details to California NORML. (You may do so anonymously if desired.) Consider filing a formal complaint to the agency involved, which would have much more impact. Keep CaNORML advised of any complaints filed, or of other issues you may have about the program." ] }, "parsed_md": "CA State Patient ID Cards \| California NORML\n\nHome\n\nJoin California NORML and help us continue our work\n\nJoin our email list\n\nRead about CalNORML's mission, accomplishments and goals\n\nSupport the Businesses that Support Reform\n\nGet Involved!\n\nCANNABUSINESS LINKS\n\nAdvertise On Our Website\n\nAdd our Link to Your Site\n\nBusiness-to-Business Directory\n\n## Search\n\nQUICK LINKS\n\nCA Cannabis Laws\n\nPetitioning for Resentencing Under Prop. 64\n\nWhere Can I Buy Recreational Marijuana?\n\nState Bureau of Cannabis Control\n\nCalifornia Cannabis Portal\n\nSOS Cannabizfile\n\nCA Dept. of Tax and Fee Administration\n\nState Water Board\n\nCannabis Control Appeals Panel\n\n## Navigation\n\n * Frequently Asked Questions\n * Preguntas Frecuentes\n * Benefits of Legalization\n * Medical Marijuana\n\n * Marijuana Retailers and Delivery Services\n * Find a Doctor\n * Starting Cannabis Businesses\n\n * List Your Cannabis Business\n * CBD Information and Sources\n * Patient's Law Guide\n\n * Local Growing Guidelines\n * Businesses and Organizations\n * Patient Population Estimate\n * Legal Information\n\n * Find a Lawyer\n * CA Cannabis Laws\n * Find Your Legislator\n * Legislative News\n * Health Info\n\n * Vaporizers\n * Drug Testing\n * Laboratories - Ring Test Results\n * Student/Youth Usage Studies\n * Cannabis and Driving\n * Pain Patients\n * Costs of Prohibition\n\n * Economic Benefits of Legalization\n * CA Prisoner/Arrest Data\n * Federal Medical Marijuana Cases\n * CAMP data\n * Crime Reduction\n * Historical Info\n * About Us\n\n * California Chapters\n * Board of Directors\n * CaNORML Store\n * Our Staff\n * Join Our Mailing Lists\n * eMail Us\n\n# CA State Patient ID Cards\n\nUPDATE 3/27/17: If you are not a U.S. citizen, think about whether you should\ncarry your medical cannabis recommendation with you. Reports are that ICE is\nasking if people have their cards and/or use medical marijuana, and using that\nas grounds for deportation on grounds that they are in violation of the\nfederal Controlled Substances Act. This means permanent residents, Visa\nholders, and those who are not naturalized nor are a natural-born citizen.\n\nUPDATE 9/9/2016: With the passage of Prop. 64, qualified patients or their\nprimary caregivers will be exempted from retail sales tax on medical cannabis\nif they present a valid Medical Marijuana Identification Card issued by the\nCalifornia Department of Public Health at the time of purchase.\n\nEnrollment in the CA state ID program is voluntary.\n\nUnder state law SB (Senate Bill) 420, state ID cards afford legal protection\nfrom marijuana charges for patients and caregivers acting in compliance with\nguidelines spelled out in SB 420. All of Califoria's 58 counties except Sutter\nand Colusa have implemented ID card programs. Patients and caregivers can\napply for the card from their county health department. Although we fought\nhard to keep the ID program voluntary, California NORML's advice to patients\nis that they will probably be safer from arrest if they enroll in the state ID\nprogram.\n\nThe state ID card system has safeguards to protect patient privacy. Patient\nnames and addresses are not kept in the state's data base: the only\ninformation retained is a personal photo and ID number.\n\nPatients need not enroll in the CA state program to enjoy legal status as\nProp. 215 patients (all that is required under Prop 215 is a valid physician's\nrecommendation or approval). Many doctors are now offering cards with 24-hour\nverification.\n\nPatients who cannot or wish not to get state ID cards may get identification\ncards from other, privately run agencies. The longest established private card\nprogram in the state is run by the Patient ID Center, with offices in Oakland\n(510-832-5346: info@patientidcenter.org). OCBC cards are available to any\nresident in California. They are officially recognized by police in Oakland\nand some other cities, as well as by private providers throughout the state.\nHowever, they do not afford the same legal protection as state cards.\n\nSome patients have expressed fear that registering with the state program\ncould expose them to federal arrest, since the DEA might try to subpoena their\nrecords. California NORML believes this danger is overblown. A number of\nstates, including Oregon, Hawaii and Colorado, have mandatory registration\nsystems, but the DEA has never sought to subpoena their records.\n\nThe DEA has repeatedly stated that it is not interested in pursuing individual\npatients. To date, thousands of patient records have fallen into the DEA's\nhands in the course of raids on medical cannabis clubs and clinics, but no\npatient has been arrested as a result. (However, there was an unconfirmed\nreport in 2008 of the DEA visiting a patient in Los Angeles who had records at\ntwo different clubs.) Also, citizen action groups in Northern counties have\ntaken complaints from patients who have signed up for county cards and\nsubsequenty received visits from county employees or had helicopter\noverflights. However, those in Southern (larger) counties generally report the\nprogram is working fine.\n\nIf you have had a county or law enforcement official tell you that they are\nnot recognizing your medical marijuana ID card, or your doctor's\nrecommendation, please record the name of the official, the date and time the\nevent occurred and send pertinent details to California NORML. (You may do so\nanonymously if desired.) 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74,901	How To Buy a Ripe Papaya	To buy a ripe papaya, look for fruits with yellow or orange-red skins and avoid the green papayas, since those aren't ripe yet. Next, press the outside of each papaya gently with your fingertips to check for hardness. If the fruit is ripe, your fingers should sink slightly into it. Lastly, smell the base to make sure there's a faint, sweet scent near the stem. Avoid unripe papayas with no smell, as well as papayas with an unpleasant or strong smell, since those are probably overripe!	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It is also an antioxidant powerhouse that should part of any family's selection of fruit.", "Carica papaya originated in the tropics around the Caribbean and has long been cultivated in Central America. There are two main varieties of papaya: Mexican and Hawaiian. The large Mexican variety is roughly football-shaped, has pink flesh that is lightly sweet and can weigh up to several pounds. The smaller Hawaiian variety is pear-shaped, sweeter and has orange to pink-colored flesh.", "Papayas are sold either green and unripe or fully ripe. Green papayas have firm flesh that is not sweet. It is used in soups and stews and in salads. Ripe papayas have soft, sweet flesh and are usually eaten raw.", "Papaya's peak season is mid-summer to mid-fall, but they are generally available year-round. The fruit is harvested while green and upripe, just like bananas. This helps them hold up to the rigors of shipping.", "Green papaya should be even-colored and firm, with no soft spots or mold. Buy ripe papaya that has skin with a pleasant orange-yellow hue and perhaps a few green spots. The flesh should give slightly when pressed. Avoid papayas with soft blemishes our mold, although these areas are easy to cut out if necessary.", "A papaya will ripen further on the countertop when you get it home. Try to eat a ripe papaya within 1 to 2 days, as it will quickly become overripe.", "To use papaya, peel the skin using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife. Cut the papaya in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and any whitish flesh. Cut into chunks and eat or use in a recipe.", "From its origin in the Americas, the popularity of papaya has spread to tropical areas around the globe. In Thailand, green papaya is shredded for som tam, or green papaya salad. Filipinos use it in tinolang manok soup. Diners in the Caribbean enjoy papaya stuffed with ground beef and baked, or puree it in batidos, fruity shakes.", "Save papaya seeds, dry them out in a low oven and use them as a substitute for peppercorns.Papaya leaves can be cooked and eaten like spinach.", "Papaya is believed to have a variety of medicinal benefits. The ripe fruit contains lots of vitamin C, beta-carotene and lycopene. The fruit is used to aid digestion and quiet upset stomachs.", "The flesh and seeds of papaya contain papain, an enzyme that works as a meat tenderizer. Puree the ripe flesh of papaya and use it as an effective meat tenderizer. Keep in mind that this tenderizing property will keep any gelatines made with papaya from setting. The papaya must be cooked first to inactivate the enzyme.", "Women who are expecting or attempting to become pregnant should probably avoid green, upripe papaya as it may induce miscarriages.", "Whats4eats is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "Papayas: Buying, Storing and Using \| Whats4eats\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### International Recipes and Cooking Around the World\n\nHome / Papayas / Papayas: Buying, Storing and Using\n\n# Papayas: Buying, Storing and Using\n\nImage by Meena Kadri\n\nThe papaya, also known as mamão, pawpaw or tree melon, is a tropical fruit\nwith a brilliant color, a softly sweet flavor similar to peaches and a musky\nscent. It is also an antioxidant powerhouse that should part of any family's\nselection of fruit.\n\n## Papaya Varieties\n\nCarica papaya originated in the tropics around the Caribbean and has long been\ncultivated in Central America. There are two main varieties of papaya: Mexican\nand Hawaiian. The large Mexican variety is roughly football-shaped, has pink\nflesh that is lightly sweet and can weigh up to several pounds. The smaller\nHawaiian variety is pear-shaped, sweeter and has orange to pink-colored flesh.\n\nPapayas are sold either green and unripe or fully ripe. Green papayas have\nfirm flesh that is not sweet. It is used in soups and stews and in salads.\nRipe papayas have soft, sweet flesh and are usually eaten raw.\n\n## Papaya Seasonality\n\nPapaya's peak season is mid-summer to mid-fall, but they are generally\navailable year-round. The fruit is harvested while green and upripe, just like\nbananas. This helps them hold up to the rigors of shipping.\n\n## Buying, Storing and Preparing Papayas\n\nGreen papaya should be even-colored and firm, with no soft spots or mold. Buy\nripe papaya that has skin with a pleasant orange-yellow hue and perhaps a few\ngreen spots. The flesh should give slightly when pressed. Avoid papayas with\nsoft blemishes our mold, although these areas are easy to cut out if\nnecessary.\n\nA papaya will ripen further on the countertop when you get it home. Try to eat\na ripe papaya within 1 to 2 days, as it will quickly become overripe.\n\nTo use papaya, peel the skin using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife. Cut the\npapaya in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and any whitish flesh. Cut\ninto chunks and eat or use in a recipe.\n\n## Papaya's Uses around the World\n\nFrom its origin in the Americas, the popularity of papaya has spread to\ntropical areas around the globe. In Thailand, green papaya is shredded for som\ntam, or green papaya salad. Filipinos use it in tinolang manok soup. Diners in\nthe Caribbean enjoy papaya stuffed with ground beef and baked, or puree it in\nbatidos, fruity shakes.\n\nSave papaya seeds, dry them out in a low oven and use them as a substitute for\npeppercorns.Papaya leaves can be cooked and eaten like spinach.\n\nPapaya is believed to have a variety of medicinal benefits. The ripe fruit\ncontains lots of vitamin C, beta-carotene and lycopene. The fruit is used to\naid digestion and quiet upset stomachs.\n\nThe flesh and seeds of papaya contain papain, an enzyme that works as a meat\ntenderizer. Puree the ripe flesh of papaya and use it as an effective meat\ntenderizer. Keep in mind that this tenderizing property will keep any\ngelatines made with papaya from setting. The papaya must be cooked first to\ninactivate the enzyme.\n\nWomen who are expecting or attempting to become pregnant should probably avoid\ngreen, upripe papaya as it may induce miscarriages.\n\n## Papaya Recipes\n\n## Agua Fresca\n\n##\n\n(Mexican fresh fruit beverage)\n\n## Tinolang Manok\n\n##\n\n(Filipino ginger chicken soup with papaya)\n\n## Batidos\n\n##\n\n(Cuban fruit and milk smoothies)\n\n## Som Tam\n\n##\n\n(Thai green papaya salad)\n\n## Pawpaw Chutney\n\n##\n\n(Caribbean papaya preserves)\n\n## Papaya Pie\n\n##\n\n(Caribbean papaya-filled tart)\n\n### Disclaimer\n\nWhats4eats is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an\naffiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees\nby linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.\n\n### You Might Also Like\n\n## Agua Fresca\n\n##\n\n(Mexican fresh fruit beverage)\n\n## Tinolang Manok\n\n##\n\n(Filipino ginger chicken soup with papaya)\n\n## Som Tam\n\n##\n\n(Thai green papaya salad)\n\n## Papaya Pie\n\n##\n\n(Caribbean papaya-filled tart)\n\n### What are you craving?\n\n### Featured on Whats4eats\n\n * Let's Make Fried Chicken!\n\n * Vibrant Spring Recipes\n\n * Five Steps to Greener Eating\n\n * Bold & Spicy Indonesian Cuisine\n\n### Popular on Whats4eats\n\n5 Basic Batters for Deep Fried Fish and Seafood\n\nAdobong Manok\n\nKabuli Pulao\n\nPancit Bihon\n\nChakalaka\n\nWat Tan Hor\n\n\| Whats4Eats \| About \| Contact \| Privacy\n\nCopyright © 2021 \| Whats4eats.com \| Brad Harvey \| All rights reserved.\n\nProfessional Drupal 7 Themes and Templates by NeptuneThemes.com\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://articles.latimes.com:80/2012/jul/31/news/la-lh-how-to-grow-papaya-20120730", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20181012052130/http://articles.latimes.com:80/2012/jul/31/news/la-lh-how-to-grow-papaya-20120730", "parsed_text": { "title": "Growing papaya: Tips for success, seed to harvest", "passages": [ "In the heart of the Wilshire Park historic district, Horacio Fuentes has built a garden with the feel of his native El Salvador. It begins by the sidewalk, where a pito coral tree grows, planted 15 years ago. It hasn’t yet produced the dramatic red flowers that, when eaten, are said to prompt a deep sleep with intense, erotic dreams. Maybe it’s too cold here, Fuentes said.", "He’s had more success with his papayas. The plants are scattered around the frontyard, low enough to harvest, each with a cluster of ripening fruit pushing out from the main trunk. Fuentes repeatedly tried to grow them when he started his garden, but the plants never produced usable fruit. Then his father told him a secret about growing papayas.", "Before transplanting months-old seedlings, he scores the side of the plant on two sides with a knife, right above where the soil line will be.", "“You do it just once,” he said. “This stops it from growing too high and gives you fruit quickly, although it will be small.”", "Another tip: Lightly scoring the flesh of green papaya lengthwise, from tip to tip in three lines, will induce ripening.", "The plant’s soft trunk, full of water and without bark, should be about 2 inches in diameter. The papaya plant (Carica papaya) looks like a tree but is actually an oversized herb. It originated in Central America but is well adapted to Southern California as long as it’s protected from frost. Younger trees bear more fruit, and aficionados like Fuentes start new plants from saved seeds every year.", "You can start plants using seeds from a store-bought papaya. Most likely it will be a Mexican or a Hawaiian variety, and germination can take a month or more.", "For a plant that may be flowering already and ready to go in the ground, check out Papaya Tree Nursery. Owner Alex Silber likes a close relative of the common papaya. Babaco (Carica pentagona) is seedless, juicy and more acidic -- closer to a pineapple. Silber said it’s one of his favorite fruits.", "The plant looks like a traditional papaya, but the fruit hangs down at eye level and lasts for months, making it strikingly ornamental as well as tasty. Like some Mexican papaya plants, babaco can work in a container that's about 24 inches high by 30 inches wide. All the varieties that Silber sells are self-fruiting, so you don't need multiples for pollination.", "Papaya plants are heavy feeders. Give them a nitrogen-rich fertilizer such as composted chicken manure, and mulch heavily. They will grow fast and yield fruit in as little as a year.", "“Good drainage is key,” Silber said, adding that the nursery provides a detailed recipe for adjusting soil, if necessary. “Add powdered gypsum. They tend to be deficient in calcium and can get flower-end rot, like tomatoes.", "The Global Garden, a look at our multicultural city through the lens of its landscapes, appears here on Tuesdays. For an easy way to follow future installments, join our Facebook page for Gardening in the West. Email: home@latimes.com." ] }, "parsed_md": "Growing papaya: Tips for success, seed to harvest - latimes\n\nAdvertisement\n\nYOU ARE HERE: LAT Home→Collections\n\n## THE GLOBAL GARDEN\n\n# Growing papaya: Tips for success, seed to harvest\n\nJuly 31, 2012\|By Jeff Spurrier\n\nPapaya is relatively easy to grow from seed. A few tricks will help your\nchances... (Ann Summa )\n\nIn the heart of the Wilshire Park historic district, Horacio Fuentes has built\na garden with the feel of his native El Salvador. It begins by the sidewalk,\nwhere a pito coral tree grows, planted 15 years ago. It hasn’t yet produced\nthe dramatic red flowers that, when eaten, are said to prompt a deep sleep\nwith intense, erotic dreams. Maybe it’s too cold here, Fuentes said.\n\nHe’s had more success with his papayas. The plants are scattered around the\nfrontyard, low enough to harvest, each with a cluster of ripening fruit\npushing out from the main trunk. Fuentes repeatedly tried to grow them when he\nstarted his garden, but the plants never produced usable fruit. Then his\nfather told him a secret about growing papayas.\n\nBefore transplanting months-old seedlings, he scores the side of the plant on\ntwo sides with a knife, right above where the soil line will be.\n\n“You do it just once,” he said. “This stops it from growing too high and gives\nyou fruit quickly, although it will be small.”\n\nAnother tip: Lightly scoring the flesh of green papaya lengthwise, from tip to\ntip in three lines, will induce ripening.\n\nThe plant’s soft trunk, full of water and without bark, should be about 2\ninches in diameter. The papaya plant (Carica papaya) looks like a tree but is\nactually an oversized herb. It originated in Central America but is well\nadapted to Southern California as long as it’s protected from frost. Younger\ntrees bear more fruit, and aficionados like Fuentes start new plants from\nsaved seeds every year.\n\nYou can start plants using seeds from a store-bought papaya. Most likely it\nwill be a Mexican or a Hawaiian variety, and germination can take a month or\nmore.\n\nFor a plant that may be flowering already and ready to go in the ground, check\nout Papaya Tree Nursery. Owner Alex Silber likes a close relative of the\ncommon papaya. Babaco (Carica pentagona) is seedless, juicy and more acidic --\ncloser to a pineapple. Silber said it’s one of his favorite fruits.\n\nThe plant looks like a traditional papaya, but the fruit hangs down at eye\nlevel and lasts for months, making it strikingly ornamental as well as tasty.\nLike some Mexican papaya plants, babaco can work in a container that's about\n24 inches high by 30 inches wide. All the varieties that Silber sells are\nself-fruiting, so you don't need multiples for pollination.\n\nPapaya plants are heavy feeders. Give them a nitrogen-rich fertilizer such as\ncomposted chicken manure, and mulch heavily. They will grow fast and yield\nfruit in as little as a year.\n\n“Good drainage is key,” Silber said, adding that the nursery provides a\ndetailed recipe for adjusting soil, if necessary. “Add powdered gypsum. They\ntend to be deficient in calcium and can get flower-end rot, like tomatoes.\n\nThe Global Garden, a look at our multicultural city through the lens of its\nlandscapes, appears here on Tuesdays. For an easy way to follow future\ninstallments, join our Facebook page for Gardening in the West. 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December 27, 2013\n\nCopyright 2018 Los Angeles Times\n\nTerms of Service\n\n\|\n\nPrivacy Policy\n\n\|\n\nIndex by Date\n\n\|\n\nIndex by Keyword\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.smartkitchen.com/resources/papaya", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210125033752/https://www.smartkitchen.com/resources/papaya", "parsed_text": { "title": "Papaya - Resource - Smart Kitchen", "passages": [ "The most common Papaya we see in America are the fruits of the Carica Papaya plant. The Papaya is a member of the caricaceae family. All Papayas are in the order Brassicales, which includes capers, cabbages and mustard greens. This may explain the bitterness of the edible but peppery Papaya Seeds.", "Papayas are originally from Northern South America, Central America and southern Mexico (especially Chiapas and Veracruz) where they were revered by the Latin American natives and cultivated since before the advent of the Mesoamerican civilizations.", "When Christopher Columbus had his first Papayas on his voyage in 1492, he reportedly called them the \"fruit of the angels.\" Later Spanish and Portuguese explorers introduced the Papaya to the Western world and brought Papayas to many other of their subtropical domains (including India, the Philippines, and parts of Africa).", "Early in the 20^th Century, Papayas were introduced to the U.S. They have been cultivated in Hawaii since the 1920’s.", "Papaya trees are tropical and can produce fruit all year round. This is called a “Variable Season.” Papayas typically fruit between 6-9 months (in hot areas) or 9-11 months (in cooler areas) after they are planted. That being said, Papaya season is considered to be June through September because that is when North American Papaya growers tend to harvest.", "The papaya is a large, tree-like plant, with one stem growing from 16 to 33 feet tall (5 to 10 m). The large leaves, 20-28 inches in diameter (50-70 cm), that are arranged spirally near the top of the trunk. The flowers are similar in shape to the flowers of the Plumeria, but are much smaller and wax-like. They mature into the Papaya fruit.", "On the plantation, Papayas grow quickly and fruit within three years. They are very sensitive to frost and standing water.", "Today, the largest commercial producers of Papayas include: India (4,180,080 tons), Brazil (1,854,340 tons), Indonesia (958,251 tons) and the Dominican Republic (891,731 tons).", "Papayas are picked when they are green so that they can be transported to markets around the globe in the two weeks that they require to ripen.", "The Papaya is a Tropical Fruit and we typically see the Tropical Papaya (yellow in color, smaller and sweeter) and the Mexican Papaya (orange in color, larger and blander) in domestic grocery stores. Green Papayas are actually just unripe versions of the two common types mentioned above.", "There is another variety of Papaya, the Mountain Papaya, Caricaceae Vasconcellea pubescens), but unless we are in the Andes Mountains of Chile we probably won’t come across it.", "Before buying a Papaya (s), visually inspect the fruit. Don’t buy Papaya that has visible mold or mildew growing on the base where the stem was. Smell the base. You should be able to smell the scent of Papaya. If it smells bad or fermented, the fruit is bad. A few black spots on the skin won’t affect the taste of the Papaya but you should avoid overly bruised product.", "Depending on when you plan to serve your Papaya, you should check the color of the skin of the product. Green Papayas are unripe and usually overly hard. They should not be purchased unless you are planning to cook them or use them in an Asian dish. If you are searching for green Papayas for such a dish and can’t find them at the local grocery, try an Asian Market.", "Slightly Green Papayas will ripen quickly in a day or two at room temperature. Placing them in a paper bag will speed up the process.", "Papayas that are partly or completely Yellow (for Tropical Papayas) or Orange (for Mexican Papayas) are approaching ripeness. Fully yellow or orange Papayas are ripe and may even be approaching overly ripe. It is possible for parts of the Papaya to be more ripe than other parts of the same fruit.", "After you have seen the correct colors on your Papaya (s), feel them. If it is very firm, it is not ripe. If it is overly soft, bruised, shriveled or has soft areas, it is overly ripe and likely past its prime.", "If you plan to serve your Papaya within a day, look for a Papaya that gives slightly under pressure but is not soft at the stem end. Firmer Papayas will soften as they ripen. Choose a firm Papaya, if you don’t plan on serving them for a few days.", "Papayas are available all year but should be more plentiful during the summer and into the early fall because that is the peak of their season in domestic production. The pricing and flavor should be better in season.", "Ripe cut Papayas should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator and used within 1 or 2 days. They will keep for a week but are best used early. Store whole Papaya at room temperature. The fruit will keep for 1-2 weeks at room temperature, but are best used early.", "Unripe Papayas (partially green and partially yellow or orange) should be stored at room temperature. If you wish to speed up the ripening process, store them in a brown paper bag in a sunny spot for a day or two. If you want the process to go even faster, throw a Banana into the brown paper bag with the Papaya.", "The taste of Papaya varies depending on which type you have purchased. The Tropical Papaya is deliciously sweet while the Mexican Papaya can have a musky taste that can at best be described as “bland.” Both types have a soft, butter-like consistency and are most frequently consumed Raw (without skin or seeds), similar to how you might eat a Melon. If it is ripe, the Papaya should be very soft.", "The cruder, backyard method of removing the flesh is to cut the fruit in half, remove the seeds (which are bitter but edible in a Papaya) and then harvest the fruit as you would a Cantaloupe Melon with a Parisian Spoon. Fresh Lemon Juice (to taste) helps round out the presentation. The acid in the lemon enhances the Papaya’s flavor.", "Smart Kitchen’s Prepping a Papaya exercise goes into more detail on how Papayas can be prepared for use in cuisine by removing the skin (also edible but bitter) and seeds and then making Log Cuts or Dices from the remaining fruit. Alternatively, you can also Fan it. Firmer Papaya is best for Grilling. Softer Papaya will do better in an application where the form is less important such as in a Salad.", "Although Papaya can be eaten at room temperature, the experience is best when the Papaya is served cold. When adding Papaya to Salads or Fruit Salads make sure to add the Papaya just before service because Papaya can make other fruits and vegetables turn mushy. This is because Papayas contain Papain, an enzyme that helps digest Proteins and which gives Papaya Tenderizing properties, especially when it is unripe.", "Papaya or Papaya Guava Juice is another way to enjoy Papaya. Papayas also have a relatively high amount of pectin, which can be useful in making jams and jellies.", "The Papaya Seeds, as mentioned above, are also bitter and edible. Papaya Seeds are most often used in the West to make or augment Salad Dressings. Papaya Dressing is an example of a Papaya Dressing. When added to other dressings such as Oil & Vinegar, Vinaigrette or creamy dressings, dry or bottled Mustard may also be added. Papaya Seeds can also be dried and ground to make a specialty seasoning similar to Black Pepper. In India, people chew Papaya Seeds to freshen their breath.", "Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.", "Papayas are a source of many nutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Carotenoids, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Flavonoids, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium and Dietary Fiber. The Papaya skin, pulp and seeds also contain a variety of phytochemicals, including lycopene and polyphenols. Eat Papaya fully ripened to get the most benefit from the anti-oxidants and nutrients.", "Papayas also have uses in traditional or native medicine. Papaya Leaves are used, in some parts of the globe, as a malaria treatment, though the medical mechanism is not yet understood and not malaria treatment based on Papaya has yet been scientifically proven.", "Dengue Fever is another disease treated in native medicine with Papaya, which is believed to raise the blood platelet levels. Papaya is also used traditionally to remedy digestive problems. Today, Papaya is marketed in tablet form for stomach and digestion problems.", "Traditional medicine has also used Papaya and/or Papain as a topical agent for the treatment of cuts, rashes, stings and burns. Papain ointment is commonly made from fermented papaya flesh, and is applied as a gel-like paste. Papain can be used like Bromelain (a similar enzyme found in Pineapples)", "Indian Women (and those from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and other countries) have long used Green, unripe Papaya as an herbal medicine for contraception and abortion. (research in animals has provided evidence for the potential contraceptive and abortifacient capability of papaya). Laboratory studies have also shown that papaya seeds have contraceptive effects in adult male langur monkeys, and possibly in adult male humans. Ripe Papaya should not cause miscarriage in small amounts.", "Papaya juice is thought to provide protection against colon cancer and have an in-vitro antiproliferative effect on liver cancer cells, possibly due to lycopene or because it stimulates the immune system. The nutrients in Papaya are also thought to promote cardiovascular health because they contain Anti- Oxidants that can block the oxidation of cholesterol and have good fiber which has been shown to lower cholesterol.", "The Papain and Chymopapain contained in Papaya have been shown to have anti- inflammatory properties. In fact, old wives believe that rubbing mosquito bites with Papaya will break down the proteins and ease the itching.", "Like Bananas and Avocados, Papayas contain substances called chitinases that are associated with latex-fruit allergy syndrome. If you are allergic to latex, you may also be allergic to these fruits. Cooking these fruits may deactivate the enzymes." ] }, "parsed_md": "Papaya - Resource - Smart Kitchen \| Online Cooking School\n\nThe smartest way to learn how to cook.TM\n\nLost password or username?\n\nCancel\n\nForum \| FAQ \| Gift Subscriptions \| Newsletter \| Member Login\n\nSmart Kitchen Lessons ▼\n\n * Select an Experience to get started:\n * Beginner\n\nFirst, build a strong foundation\n\n * Intermediate\n\nCultivate your skills\n\n * Advanced\n\nPerfect your technique\n\nRecipes\n\nResources\n\nAbout Us\n\nContact Us\n\nJOIN SMART KITCHEN\n\nPapaya\n\nResources > Food > Fruit > Tropical Fruit > Papayas > Papaya\n\n## Are you a Smart KitchenTM Chef?\n\nTry it FREE or take a TOUR to explore Smart Kitchen!\n\n< Resources\n\nPrint Resource\n\n\\+ -\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\nThe most common Papaya we see in America are the fruits of the Carica Papaya\nplant. The Papaya is a member of the caricaceae family. All Papayas are in the\norder Brassicales, which includes capers, cabbages and mustard greens. This\nmay explain the bitterness of the edible but peppery Papaya Seeds.\n\nPapayas are sometimes also called \"Papaw or Pawpaw,\" though the name is more\ncommon in Britain.\n\nPapayas are originally from Northern South America, Central America and\nsouthern Mexico (especially Chiapas and Veracruz) where they were revered by\nthe Latin American natives and cultivated since before the advent of the\nMesoamerican civilizations.\n\nWhen Christopher Columbus had his first Papayas on his voyage in 1492, he\nreportedly called them the \"fruit of the angels.\" Later Spanish and Portuguese\nexplorers introduced the Papaya to the Western world and brought Papayas to\nmany other of their subtropical domains (including India, the Philippines, and\nparts of Africa).\n\nEarly in the 20^th Century, Papayas were introduced to the U.S. They have been\ncultivated in Hawaii since the 1920’s.\n\nSeason\n\nPapaya trees are tropical and can produce fruit all year round. This is called\na “Variable Season.” Papayas typically fruit between 6-9 months (in hot areas)\nor 9-11 months (in cooler areas) after they are planted. That being said,\nPapaya season is considered to be June through September because that is when\nNorth American Papaya growers tend to harvest.\n\nAvailability\n\nPapaya is available all year long.\n\nCultivation\n\nThe papaya is a large, tree-like plant, with one stem growing from 16 to 33\nfeet tall (5 to 10 m). The large leaves, 20-28 inches in diameter (50-70 cm),\nthat are arranged spirally near the top of the trunk. The flowers are similar\nin shape to the flowers of the Plumeria, but are much smaller and wax-like.\nThey mature into the Papaya fruit.\n\nOn the plantation, Papayas grow quickly and fruit within three years. They are\nvery sensitive to frost and standing water.\n\nProduction\n\nIn all, Papayas are produced in about 60 countries with most of the production\ncoming from the developing world.\n\nToday, the largest commercial producers of Papayas include: India (4,180,080\ntons), Brazil (1,854,340 tons), Indonesia (958,251 tons) and the Dominican\nRepublic (891,731 tons).\n\nPapayas are picked when they are green so that they can be transported to\nmarkets around the globe in the two weeks that they require to ripen.\n\nVarieties\n\nThe Papaya is a Tropical Fruit and we typically see the Tropical Papaya\n(yellow in color, smaller and sweeter) and the Mexican Papaya (orange in\ncolor, larger and blander) in domestic grocery stores. Green Papayas are\nactually just unripe versions of the two common types mentioned above.\n\nThere is another variety of Papaya, the Mountain Papaya, Caricaceae\nVasconcellea pubescens), but unless we are in the Andes Mountains of Chile we\nprobably won’t come across it.\n\nPurchasing\n\nBefore buying a Papaya (s), visually inspect the fruit. Don’t buy Papaya that\nhas visible mold or mildew growing on the base where the stem was. Smell the\nbase. You should be able to smell the scent of Papaya. If it smells bad or\nfermented, the fruit is bad. A few black spots on the skin won’t affect the\ntaste of the Papaya but you should avoid overly bruised product.\n\nDepending on when you plan to serve your Papaya, you should check the color of\nthe skin of the product. Green Papayas are unripe and usually overly hard.\nThey should not be purchased unless you are planning to cook them or use them\nin an Asian dish. If you are searching for green Papayas for such a dish and\ncan’t find them at the local grocery, try an Asian Market.\n\nSlightly Green Papayas will ripen quickly in a day or two at room temperature.\nPlacing them in a paper bag will speed up the process.\n\nPapayas that are partly or completely Yellow (for Tropical Papayas) or Orange\n(for Mexican Papayas) are approaching ripeness. Fully yellow or orange Papayas\nare ripe and may even be approaching overly ripe. It is possible for parts of\nthe Papaya to be more ripe than other parts of the same fruit.\n\nAfter you have seen the correct colors on your Papaya (s), feel them. If it is\nvery firm, it is not ripe. If it is overly soft, bruised, shriveled or has\nsoft areas, it is overly ripe and likely past its prime.\n\nIf you plan to serve your Papaya within a day, look for a Papaya that gives\nslightly under pressure but is not soft at the stem end. Firmer Papayas will\nsoften as they ripen. Choose a firm Papaya, if you don’t plan on serving them\nfor a few days.\n\nPapayas are available all year but should be more plentiful during the summer\nand into the early fall because that is the peak of their season in domestic\nproduction. The pricing and flavor should be better in season.\n\nStorage\n\nRipe cut Papayas should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator and\nused within 1 or 2 days. They will keep for a week but are best used early.\nStore whole Papaya at room temperature. The fruit will keep for 1-2 weeks at\nroom temperature, but are best used early.\n\nUnripe Papayas (partially green and partially yellow or orange) should be\nstored at room temperature. If you wish to speed up the ripening process,\nstore them in a brown paper bag in a sunny spot for a day or two. If you want\nthe process to go even faster, throw a Banana into the brown paper bag with\nthe Papaya.\n\nCulinary Uses\n\nThe taste of Papaya varies depending on which type you have purchased. The\nTropical Papaya is deliciously sweet while the Mexican Papaya can have a musky\ntaste that can at best be described as “bland.” Both types have a soft,\nbutter-like consistency and are most frequently consumed Raw (without skin or\nseeds), similar to how you might eat a Melon. If it is ripe, the Papaya should\nbe very soft.\n\nThe cruder, backyard method of removing the flesh is to cut the fruit in half,\nremove the seeds (which are bitter but edible in a Papaya) and then harvest\nthe fruit as you would a Cantaloupe Melon with a Parisian Spoon. Fresh Lemon\nJuice (to taste) helps round out the presentation. The acid in the lemon\nenhances the Papaya’s flavor.\n\nSmart Kitchen’s Prepping a Papaya exercise goes into more detail on how\nPapayas can be prepared for use in cuisine by removing the skin (also edible\nbut bitter) and seeds and then making Log Cuts or Dices from the remaining\nfruit. Alternatively, you can also Fan it. Firmer Papaya is best for Grilling.\nSofter Papaya will do better in an application where the form is less\nimportant such as in a Salad.\n\nAlthough Papaya can be eaten at room temperature, the experience is best when\nthe Papaya is served cold. When adding Papaya to Salads or Fruit Salads make\nsure to add the Papaya just before service because Papaya can make other\nfruits and vegetables turn mushy. This is because Papayas contain Papain, an\nenzyme that helps digest Proteins and which gives Papaya Tenderizing\nproperties, especially when it is unripe.\n\nOther ideas for using Papayas include, Papaya Bread, Papaya Salsa, a Papaya\nFruit Salad Bowl, Cold Papaya Soup, Papaya and Cottage Cheese.\n\nPapaya or Papaya Guava Juice is another way to enjoy Papaya. Papayas also have\na relatively high amount of pectin, which can be useful in making jams and\njellies.\n\nPapaya flower buds can be Sautéed with Chilies and Green Tomatoes to make\nMinahasan.\n\nThe Papaya skin is edible but bitter so not very palatable\n\nThe Papaya Seeds, as mentioned above, are also bitter and edible. Papaya Seeds\nare most often used in the West to make or augment Salad Dressings. Papaya\nDressing is an example of a Papaya Dressing. When added to other dressings\nsuch as Oil & Vinegar, Vinaigrette or creamy dressings, dry or bottled Mustard\nmay also be added. Papaya Seeds can also be dried and ground to make a\nspecialty seasoning similar to Black Pepper. In India, people chew Papaya\nSeeds to freshen their breath.\n\nIn some parts of Asia, the young leaves of the Papaya are steamed and eaten\nlike Spinach.\n\nPortion Size\n\nAlllow 1-2 oz of Papaya per person.\n\nPairings\n\nCilantro, Cinnamon, Mint, Pepper, Black Pepper, Salt, Sugar, Vanilla, Cashews,\nMacadamia Nuts, Peanuts, Carrots, Garlic, Ginger, Salads, Bananas, Coconut,\nCoconut Milk, Grapefruit, Kiwi, Kumquats, Lemons, Mango, Melon, Nectarines,\nOranges, Passion Fruit, Peaches, Pineapple, Raspberries, Strawberries, Fish,\nYogurt, Honey, Fish Sauce, Vinegar, Rice Vinegar, Salsa\n\nSubstitutes\n\nMangoes, Peaches\n\nNutritional Value\n\nNutritional Value USDA\n\nPAPAYAS,RAW\n\nAmount Per 100g\n\nCalories 43\n\n%Daily Value\n\n0%\n\nTotal Fat 0g\n\n0%\n\nSaturated Fat 0g\n\nPolyunsaturated Fat 0g\n\nMonounsaturated Fat 0g\n\n0%\n\nCholesterol 0mg\n\n0%\n\nSodium 8mg\n\n3%\n\nPotassium 182mg\n\n3%\n\nTotal Carbohydrate 10g\n\n4%\n\nDietary Fiber 1g\n\nSugars 7g\n\nProtein 0g\n\n Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.\n\nNutrition\n\nPapayas are a source of many nutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B,\nCarotenoids, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Flavonoids, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium\nand Dietary Fiber. The Papaya skin, pulp and seeds also contain a variety of\nphytochemicals, including lycopene and polyphenols. Eat Papaya fully ripened\nto get the most benefit from the anti-oxidants and nutrients.\n\nPapayas also have uses in traditional or native medicine. Papaya Leaves are\nused, in some parts of the globe, as a malaria treatment, though the medical\nmechanism is not yet understood and not malaria treatment based on Papaya has\nyet been scientifically proven.\n\nDengue Fever is another disease treated in native medicine with Papaya, which\nis believed to raise the blood platelet levels. Papaya is also used\ntraditionally to remedy digestive problems. Today, Papaya is marketed in\ntablet form for stomach and digestion problems.\n\nTraditional medicine has also used Papaya and/or Papain as a topical agent for\nthe treatment of cuts, rashes, stings and burns. Papain ointment is commonly\nmade from fermented papaya flesh, and is applied as a gel-like paste. Papain\ncan be used like Bromelain (a similar enzyme found in Pineapples)\n\nIndian Women (and those from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and other\ncountries) have long used Green, unripe Papaya as an herbal medicine for\ncontraception and abortion. (research in animals has provided evidence for the\npotential contraceptive and abortifacient capability of papaya). Laboratory\nstudies have also shown that papaya seeds have contraceptive effects in adult\nmale langur monkeys, and possibly in adult male humans. Ripe Papaya should not\ncause miscarriage in small amounts.\n\nPapaya juice is thought to provide protection against colon cancer and have an\nin-vitro antiproliferative effect on liver cancer cells, possibly due to\nlycopene or because it stimulates the immune system. The nutrients in Papaya\nare also thought to promote cardiovascular health because they contain Anti-\nOxidants that can block the oxidation of cholesterol and have good fiber which\nhas been shown to lower cholesterol.\n\nThe Papain and Chymopapain contained in Papaya have been shown to have anti-\ninflammatory properties. In fact, old wives believe that rubbing mosquito\nbites with Papaya will break down the proteins and ease the itching.\n\nPapaya stem and bark may be used in rope production.\n\n## Allergies\n\nLike Bananas and Avocados, Papayas contain substances called chitinases that\nare associated with latex-fruit allergy syndrome. If you are allergic to\nlatex, you may also be allergic to these fruits. 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1,750,117	How To Check Available License Plates	To check if a license plate is available in your state, start by visiting your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles website. If you want to find out if a particular phrase is available for your plate, look for a link that says something like check vanity plates or check personal plates. Then, type your desired phrase into the search box. Alternatively, if you just want to find out which plate styles are on offer, look for a link on the site about themed plates. Once you’ve found the design of plate you’d like, order it online if your state’s DMV website lets you do this. If it doesn’t, complete an application form and take it to your local DMV office.	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Do not make an appointment at an office other than where your plates will be sent.", "Plate Image (Click for a larger picture)\| Name and Group\| Standard Initial/Annual Fee\| Motorcycle Initial/Annual Fee\| Availability ---\|---\|---\|---\|--- Personalized Plates Standard Nevada plate design with your choice of up to 7 custom letters/numbers. 6 letters/numbers maximum for motorcycles and small trailers.\| $42/$20\| $39.25/$20\|", "Fees listed are in addition to all other applicable registration fees. The fees above apply to the standard design. Fees vary for specialty plates.", "Personalized plates in the Home Means Nevada style can have up to seven characters. Specialty plates vary from four to seven characters as designated on each plate's application. You do not have to fill all available spaces. Punctuation and special symbols are not allowed.", "Use our online Plate Search & Ordering, email or call to verify whether your choice is available. Please have three choices ready when you fill out the application.", "You can choose any personalized combination that is not offensive or in bad taste, has not already been issued to someone else and does not conflict with any standard-issue Nevada numbering system. If your plate number is denied or recalled for any of these reasons, you may appeal the decision through the Office of Administrative Hearings.", "Personalized plate numbers which have expired or been surrendered become available to any applicant 18 months after expiration. Individuals may transfer plate numbers if the original owner signs a form as the new owner's registration is completed at a DMV office.", "Use our online Plate Search and Ordering to search for your plate number and order most plate styles. You may also email or call to check available plate numbers are available.", "You may order personalized plates online, by mail/fax or in person. We suggest online or mail/fax if your vehicle is already registered in Nevada, if you are moving to Nevada in the near future or if you will be buying a vehicle in the near future. Order in person if you will be registering a vehicle or renewing the registration within the next 60 days.", "Start Here to search for plate numbers and order standard plates or most specialty plate styles online. Your order will be reviewed by the DMV staff and, if approved, your plates will be mailed to the DMV office of your choice for pickup. See Getting Your Plates below.", "Download and complete the appropriate application below for your plate. Mail the application and fees to the address on the application. Fees may be paid by check or money order payable to DMV or a Payment Authorization Form (ADM 205).", "You can order plates even if you are moving to Nevada within the next 60 days but have not actually registered a vehicle here yet.", "Your order will be reviewed by the DMV staff and, if approved, your plates will be mailed to the DMV office of your choice for pickup. See Getting Your Plates below.", "You may order your custom plates in person at the same time you register a vehicle or renew its registration at a DMV Office or at a County Assessor's Office which offers vehicle registration services.", "You may wish to use our online Personalized Plate Search in advance to help select your plate style and/or personalized numbering. Complete the appropriate application below.", "Personalized plates must be approved by the DMV staff, manufactured and shipped to the DMV or County Assessor’s office of your choice. If your application is rejected, you will be notified by letter and you will be refunded. Please do not stop payment on your financial instrument. Delivery can take 6 to 8 weeks.", "When the DMV or Assessor receives your plates, the staff will send you a letter notifying you they are ready. Make an appointment for your DMV visit.", "You must pick up your plates within 60 days of notification. Plates left longer may be destroyed. Bring your existing plates, if any. There is a $5 fee for a new registration certificate and plate decal.", "If you have just purchased a vehicle or are registering it in Nevada for the first time, see the full list of Registration Requirements or New Resident Guide and use our online Registration Fee Estimates. Bring all required documentation along with the appropriate license plate application. We will issue the vehicle registration slip, decal and a temporary movement permit. The plates will be mailed to you.", "If your vehicle is currently registered in Nevada, bring the old plates to the DMV for surrender when you pick up the new plates or order custom plates in person. If you wish to keep the old plates, bring the rear plate only to surrender the decal.", "If you choose to keep the same expiration date, we will issue a new registration slip, decal and a temporary movement permit. No emission inspection or registration renewal is required. The plates will be mailed to you.", "You have the option of renewing your vehicle registration for a full year. Complete an emission inspection if required and if the last test was completed more than 90 days ago. Your expiration date will change if the current expiration date is more than 35 days away. Credit will be given for the unused portion of your current Nevada registration.", "If you are swapping plates between vehicles, you must renew the registration for a full year, present evidence of insurance and a smog check if needed. Credit will be given for the unused portion of the current registration.", "We encourage you to order by mail or fax as above, placing your name and address on the application and the recipient's name on the line labeled \"Name of person plate will be registered to if other than applicant.\"", "When the DMV or County Assessor's office you chose on the application receives your plates, the staff will notify you by mail. The office will hold the plates for 60 days. We cannot release license plates which are not registered to a vehicle.", "If you see a personalized plate number that you find offensive, you may ask the Department to review and possibly recall it. Please complete the following form and mail it to the address listed." ] }, "parsed_md": "Nevada Personalized License Plates\n\n# Personalized License Plates\n\n * On this Page\n * Costs & Application\n * What Plate Numbers Are Available?\n * How Do I Order Custom Plates?\n * How Do I Order Plates as a Gift?\n * Complaints\n * Plate Categories\n * Charitable and Collegiate\n * Organizations\n * Firefighters & Peace Officers\n * Veterans & Military\n * Circa 1982 Replica\n * Classic Vehicles\n * Electric Vehicles\n * Sample and Souvenir\n * Discontinued\n * Proposed Specialty Plates\n * Related Topics\n * Plate Search & Ordering\n * Get Personalized Plates\n * Registration Renewals\n * Plate Surrender\n\n## Tips\n\nNew personalized plate orders are subject to delay. Please be patient.\n\nIf your plates are to be picked up at a DMV office, please make an appointment\nin our metropolitan offices as soon as you order the plates. Do not make an\nappointment at an office other than where your plates will be sent.\n\n## Personalized Plates Top ↑\n\nPlate Image (Click for a larger picture)\| Name and Group\| Standard\nInitial/Annual Fee\| Motorcycle Initial/Annual Fee\| Availability \n---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \nPersonalized Plates Standard Nevada plate design with your choice of up to 7\ncustom letters/numbers. 6 letters/numbers maximum for motorcycles and small\ntrailers.\| $42/$20\| $39.25/$20\|\n\nCustom-Ordered\n\nOrder Online\n\nor\n\nApplication SP 66 \n \nHelp\n\nFees listed are in addition to all other applicable registration fees. The\nfees above apply to the standard design. Fees vary for specialty plates.\n\nUse our online Plate Search & Ordering to look up available numbers and order\nmost plate styles.\n\nPlate delivery takes 8 to 9 weeks. \n \n## What Plate Numbers Are Available? Top ↑\n\nPersonalized plates in the Home Means Nevada style can have up to seven\ncharacters. Specialty plates vary from four to seven characters as designated\non each plate's application. You do not have to fill all available spaces.\nPunctuation and special symbols are not allowed.\n\nUse our online Plate Search & Ordering, email or call to verify whether your\nchoice is available. Please have three choices ready when you fill out the\napplication.\n\nYou can choose any personalized combination that is not offensive or in bad\ntaste, has not already been issued to someone else and does not conflict with\nany standard-issue Nevada numbering system. If your plate number is denied or\nrecalled for any of these reasons, you may appeal the decision through the\nOffice of Administrative Hearings.\n\nPersonalized plate numbers which have expired or been surrendered become\navailable to any applicant 18 months after expiration. Individuals may\ntransfer plate numbers if the original owner signs a form as the new owner's\nregistration is completed at a DMV office.\n\nSee Previously-Issued Plate Numbers if you wish to order a specific standard\nplate number.\n\n## How Do I Order Custom Plates? Top ↑\n\nUse our online Plate Search and Ordering to search for your plate number and\norder most plate styles. You may also email or call to check available plate\nnumbers are available.\n\nYou may order personalized plates online, by mail/fax or in person. We suggest\nonline or mail/fax if your vehicle is already registered in Nevada, if you are\nmoving to Nevada in the near future or if you will be buying a vehicle in the\nnear future. Order in person if you will be registering a vehicle or renewing\nthe registration within the next 60 days.\n\n## Options Top ↑\n\nOnline\|\n\nStart Here to search for plate numbers and order standard plates or most\nspecialty plate styles online. Your order will be reviewed by the DMV staff\nand, if approved, your plates will be mailed to the DMV office of your choice\nfor pickup. See Getting Your Plates below.\n\nYou must have a Nevada driver's license or ID card to order online.\n\nPlate styles that require special qualifications may not be ordered online.\nThese include Veteran, Firefighter, Peace Officer, Mason, Eagle Scout and Girl\nScout Gold Award. \n \n---\|--- \nMail or Fax\|\n\nCheck for three plate choices online. You may also email or call.\n\nDownload and complete the appropriate application below for your plate. Mail\nthe application and fees to the address on the application. Fees may be paid\nby check or money order payable to DMV or a Payment Authorization Form (ADM\n205).\n\nFor faxed orders, fax the completed application and a Credit Card\nAuthorization to (775) 684-4797.\n\nYou can order plates even if you are moving to Nevada within the next 60 days\nbut have not actually registered a vehicle here yet.\n\nYour order will be reviewed by the DMV staff and, if approved, your plates\nwill be mailed to the DMV office of your choice for pickup. See Getting Your\nPlates below. \n \nIn Person\|\n\nYou may order your custom plates in person at the same time you register a\nvehicle or renew its registration at a DMV Office or at a County Assessor's\nOffice which offers vehicle registration services.\n\nYou may wish to use our online Personalized Plate Search in advance to help\nselect your plate style and/or personalized numbering. Complete the\nappropriate application below.\n\nYou will receive a temporary movement permit for your vehicle and your new\nplates will be mailed to you. \n \n### Getting Your Plates - Online/Mail/Fax\n\nPersonalized plates must be approved by the DMV staff, manufactured and\nshipped to the DMV or County Assessor’s office of your choice. If your\napplication is rejected, you will be notified by letter and you will be\nrefunded. Please do not stop payment on your financial instrument. Delivery\ncan take 6 to 8 weeks.\n\nWhen the DMV or Assessor receives your plates, the staff will send you a\nletter notifying you they are ready. Make an appointment for your DMV visit.\n\nYou must pick up your plates within 60 days of notification. Plates left\nlonger may be destroyed. Bring your existing plates, if any. There is a $5 fee\nfor a new registration certificate and plate decal.\n\n### Vehicle Registration\n\nIf you have just purchased a vehicle or are registering it in Nevada for the\nfirst time, see the full list of Registration Requirements or New Resident\nGuide and use our online Registration Fee Estimates. Bring all required\ndocumentation along with the appropriate license plate application. We will\nissue the vehicle registration slip, decal and a temporary movement permit.\nThe plates will be mailed to you.\n\nIf your vehicle is currently registered in Nevada, bring the old plates to the\nDMV for surrender when you pick up the new plates or order custom plates in\nperson. If you wish to keep the old plates, bring the rear plate only to\nsurrender the decal.\n\nIf you choose to keep the same expiration date, we will issue a new\nregistration slip, decal and a temporary movement permit. No emission\ninspection or registration renewal is required. The plates will be mailed to\nyou.\n\nYou have the option of renewing your vehicle registration for a full year.\nComplete an emission inspection if required and if the last test was completed\nmore than 90 days ago. Your expiration date will change if the current\nexpiration date is more than 35 days away. Credit will be given for the unused\nportion of your current Nevada registration.\n\nIf you are swapping plates between vehicles, you must renew the registration\nfor a full year, present evidence of insurance and a smog check if needed.\nCredit will be given for the unused portion of the current registration.\n\n## Plate Applications Top ↑\n\nHelp\n\n * Application SP 66 - Personalized Plate\n * Application SP 33 - Veterans\n * Application SP 45 - Circa 1982\n * Application SP 41 - Professional Firefighters\n * Application SP 62 - Volunteer Firefighters\n * Application SP 49 - Masons\n * Application SP 95 - Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold Award\n\n## How Do I Order Plates As A Gift? Top ↑\n\nWe encourage you to order by mail or fax as above, placing your name and\naddress on the application and the recipient's name on the line labeled \"Name\nof person plate will be registered to if other than applicant.\"\n\nUse our online Personalized Plate Search to verify whether your choices are\navailable.\n\nWhen the DMV or County Assessor's office you chose on the application receives\nyour plates, the staff will notify you by mail. The office will hold the\nplates for 60 days. We cannot release license plates which are not registered\nto a vehicle.\n\nThe registration will have to be completed in person at a DMV or Assessor\noffice as outlined above.\n\n## Plate Number Complaints Top ↑\n\nIf you see a personalized plate number that you find offensive, you may ask\nthe Department to review and possibly recall it. Please complete the following\nform and mail it to the address listed.\n\nLicense Plate Complaint Form (SP 74)\n\nThe Department will consider recalling any personalized license plate that:\n\n * Expresses contempt, ridicule, or superiority of race, ethnic heritage, religion or gender.\n * Contains any connotation that is sexual, vulgar, derogatory, profane, or obscene.\n * Contains a direct or indirect reference to a drug or drug paraphernalia, or a gang.\n * Makes a defamatory reference to a person or group.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://driving-tests.org/beginner-drivers/how-to-install-a-license-plate/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210621183852/https://driving-tests.org/beginner-drivers/how-to-install-a-license-plate/", "parsed_text": { "title": "This Is How You Install a License Plate in 6 Painless Steps", "passages": [ "Installing a new license plate is a quick task that every driver needs to know how to do. With a one simple tool, you will be able to remove your vehicle’s old license plate and install a new one in only a few minutes. Use these directions to install a new car tag.", "Begin by gathering your tools and supplies. You will need a Phillips or a flathead screwdriver, your new car tag, and the proper screws. If your vehicle is brand new, the screws for the license place holder may be located in the glove compartment or console.", "Remove the old tag. Using the appropriate screw driver, remove the screws that are holding the current tag in place by turning them in a counterclockwise manner. Place the screws in a safe place while you remove the old tag. Remove the old tag and set it aside.", "Attach the new tag using the screws you previously removed. Turn the screws in a clockwise manner. Make sure that the tag is secure but do not over tighten the bolts.", "Affix the expiration date sticker to the top left or right corner of the new license plate or on the windshield per your state’s specific requirements.", "Replacing a vehicle’s license plate is a simple task that almost every driver should be able to complete. This quick project should not take any longer than a few minutes. With a simple screw driver you will be equipped to perform this routine task." ] }, "parsed_md": "This Is How You Install a License Plate in 6 Painless Steps\n\nDriving-Tests.org\n\n * Premium Login\n * Pass the First Time, Guaranteed\n\n * Passenger Vehicle (Car)\n * Commercial Vehicle (CDL)\n * Motorcycle\n\n * Most Popular\n * Behind the Wheel\n * Driving Tests\n * Driver Safety\n * Car Maintenance\n * Car Buying\n * Travel\n * CDL\n * Motorcycle\n\nBeginner Driver's Guide\n\n# This Is How You Install a License Plate in 6 Painless Steps\n\nAndrei Zakhareuski • Updated May 13, 2021\n\nCar Maintenance\n\nInstalling a new license plate is a quick task that every driver needs to know\nhow to do. With a one simple tool, you will be able to remove your vehicle’s\nold license plate and install a new one in only a few minutes. Use these\ndirections to install a new car tag.\n\n## 6 Steps to Install a License Plate by Yourself\n\n 1. 1\n\nBegin by gathering your tools and supplies. You will need a Phillips or a\nflathead screwdriver, your new car tag, and the proper screws. If your vehicle\nis brand new, the screws for the license place holder may be located in the\nglove compartment or console.\n\n 2. 2\n\nRemove the old tag. Using the appropriate screw driver, remove the screws that\nare holding the current tag in place by turning them in a counterclockwise\nmanner. Place the screws in a safe place while you remove the old tag. Remove\nthe old tag and set it aside.\n\n 3. 3\n\nAlign the new tag so that the predrilled holes match the appropriate holes on\nthe bumper of your vehicle.\n\n 4. 4\n\nAttach the new tag using the screws you previously removed. Turn the screws in\na clockwise manner. Make sure that the tag is secure but do not over tighten\nthe bolts.\n\nHold your screwdriver parallel to the ground and turn it clockwise\n\n 5. 5\n\nAffix the expiration date sticker to the top left or right corner of the new\nlicense plate or on the windshield per your state’s specific requirements.\n\nIn the picture the expiration date sticker is fixed in the upper right corner\n\n 6. 6\n\nPlace your vehicle’s registration receipt in your glove box along with your\nowner’s manual and insurance card.\n\nReplacing a vehicle’s license plate is a simple task that almost every driver\nshould be able to complete. This quick project should not take any longer than\na few minutes. 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Select it here:\n\nIf you know the date of your official knowledge exam, select it here:\n\nI don't know the date of my exam\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.coolpl8z.com/top-100-best-vanity-license-plate-ideas.php", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190227042144/http://www.coolpl8z.com/top-100-best-vanity-license-plate-ideas.php", "parsed_text": { "title": "The Top 100 Rated Vanity License Plates", "passages": [ "The Top 100 Rated Vanity License Plates The top 100 list is a living rank sorted by our visitors (you). Every time a user votes on an individual plate it's ranked from 1 to 5 and in turn ranked against the entire inventory of plates. Check back often as it changes every minute.", "\| Rank\| Thumbnail\| Plate\| Rating\| Certified\| State ---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|--- #1\| AGINA\| 4.01567\| VA #2\| MMMBEER\| 3.94332\| NH #3\| XOXOXOXO OXOXOXOX\| 3.59459\| CAN #4\| EATTHE\| 3.55565\| VA #5\| NOT OJ\| 3.55456\| MI #6\| U R NXT\| 3.54754\| KY #7\| 37OH55V\| 3.50377\| VA #8\| 0\| 3.49536\| MD #9\| A55 RGY\| 3.49078\| FL #10\| TIMMY\| 3.48996\| VA #11\| LOL WTF\| 3.48775\| VA #12\| TITTIES\| 3.48014\| TX #13\| OSI-IIT\| 3.47862\| VA #14\| GLBL WMR\| 3.46952\| NE #15\| XCUZE M3\| 3.46494\| CA #16\| NGGAPLZ\| 3.46355\| NY #17\| 1M2SEXY\| 3.45657\| NJ #18\| 0O0O0O0\| 3.45646\| PA #19\| 1 MPG\| 3.43767\| NY #20\| OF ZELDA\| 3.4375\| PA #21\| ETALLICA\| 3.42063\| CA #22\| DOES185\| 3.4\| IA #23\| I SWA LO\| 3.39796\| VA #24\| :-D\| 3.39759\| NC #25\| VLAD THE\| 3.39362\| CA #26\| 8B8B8B8\| 3.39216\| NJ #27\| DROPOUT\| 3.3886\| NY #28\| ALLRIZE\| 3.38624\| MD #29\| 86753O9\| 3.38618\| ME #30\| ANBYOND\| 3.38462\| VA #31\| DPORTEM\| 3.38295\| MD #32\| NVERLA8\| 3.38068\| CA #33\| OMG MOVE\| 3.37838\| VA #34\| NOSUP4U\| 3.37668\| NC #35\| EW-ABUG\| 3.37209\| HI #36\| NVWSSV\| 3.37136\| PA #37\| THX4MY\| 3.37135\| AZ #38\| 1-LEG\| 3.37037\| VA #39\| VGNA-LVR\| 3.36986\| VA #40\| PSYMGNT\| 3.36447\| MD #41\| CUMGZLR\| 3.35417\| IL #42\| MYSLUT\| 3.34926\| VA #43\| BVR PLZR\| 3.34857\| VA #44\| ATHEIST\| 3.34836\| AZ #45\| Y SO SRS\| 3.34066\| VA #46\| HIOFCER\| 3.33974\| NV #47\| U IDIOT\| 3.33735\| GA #48\| 2FKN FST\| 3.33333\| FL #49\| O C O\| 3.32919\| OR #50\| HIOFECR/BYOFFCR\| 3.32864\| VA #51\| JOE DIRT\| 3.32432\| IN #52\| ALC HOL\| 3.31928\| VA #53\| 10TIL4\| 3.31864\| AL #54\| KESLRUN\| 3.31579\| VA #55\| BUKAKE\| 3.31298\| HI #56\| ICU2COP\| 3.30526\| AZ #57\| SURFNG\| 3.29703\| HI #58\| ILUV-ANL\| 3.29365\| FL #59\| DUMB BLN\| 3.29003\| OH #60\| IFARTED\| 3.28772\| NH #61\| RAC3R-X\| 3.28571\| VA #62\| AHH 69\| 3.28125\| CAN #63\| (W)ILDRIDE\| 3.27835\| WA #64\| DRTHVDR\| 3.27273\| CAN #65\| ALT-F4\| 3.25253\| KY #66\| OH RLY\| 3.25\| TX #67\| CUBSSUC\| 3.25\| IL #68\| UD L05E\| 3.24359\| GA #69\| WANKER\| 3.23881\| VA #70\| RU CMNG\| 3.23762\| CAN #71\| GDDUPP\| 3.23636\| CA #72\| EEEEK\| 3.23622\| OK #73\| TI KCF\| 3.23333\| AK #74\| LUV2FRT\| 3.23043\| NJ #75\| VNTYPL8\| 3.22892\| NY #76\| NO TAG\| 3.22684\| TX #77\| IFUSEAK\| 3.21875\| NV #78\| SRV1VD\| 3.20408\| VA #79\| ILVPUHZ\| 3.2\| AZ #80\| STM TPR\| 3.2\| IA #81\| NOOB!!!!!!1\| 3.19672\| NC #82\| KICKGAS\| 3.19512\| LA #83\| D-WIFED\| 3.19459\| KY #84\| YOMAMA\| 3.19231\| WI #85\| DUMBLND\| 3.19048\| MI #86\| I CUFF UM\| 3.19048\| WI #87\| QUAGMYR\| 3.18634\| ME #88\| UR OWNED\| 3.18261\| CA #89\| IMA-TEXN\| 3.18182\| TX #90\| LOST N\| 3.17778\| VA #91\| 3VOM U\| 3.17677\| MN #92\| DCPTCON\| 3.17647\| FL #93\| 8EE 0TCH\| 3.17647\| FL #94\| TRYPASN\| 3.17391\| OH #95\| AMG LOL\| 3.17391\| TX #96\| PSSYCT\| 3.17241\| VA #97\| RU18QT\| 3.17073\| OR #98\| LRD V8R\| 3.17007\| HI #99\| SHOWOFF\| 3.17\| GA #100\| HENTAI\| 3.16667\| WV" ] }, "parsed_md": "The Top 100 Rated Vanity License Plates \| CoolPl8z.com\n\n\| \| \| The Biggest License Plate Gallery Anywhere \n--- \n \nGallery \| Top 100 \| Staff Picks \| Star Wars \| Submit A Plate \| Get A Plate \|\nAdvertise \| About \| Contact \n \nThe Top 100 Rated Vanity License Plates The top 100 list is a living rank\nsorted by our visitors (you). Every time a user votes on an individual plate\nit's ranked from 1 to 5 and in turn ranked against the entire inventory of\nplates. Check back often as it changes every minute.\n\n\| Rank\| Thumbnail\| Plate\| Rating\| Certified\| State \n---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \n#1\| AGINA\| 4.01567\| VA \n#2\| MMMBEER\| 3.94332\| NH \n#3\| XOXOXOXO OXOXOXOX\| 3.59459\| CAN \n#4\| EATTHE\| 3.55565\| VA \n#5\| NOT OJ\| 3.55456\| MI \n#6\| U R NXT\| 3.54754\| KY \n#7\| 37OH55V\| 3.50377\| VA \n#8\| 0\| 3.49536\| MD \n#9\| A55 RGY\| 3.49078\| FL \n#10\| TIMMY\| 3.48996\| VA \n#11\| LOL WTF\| 3.48775\| VA \n#12\| TITTIES\| 3.48014\| TX \n#13\| OSI-IIT\| 3.47862\| VA \n#14\| GLBL WMR\| 3.46952\| NE \n#15\| XCUZE M3\| 3.46494\| CA \n#16\| NGGAPLZ\| 3.46355\| NY \n#17\| 1M2SEXY\| 3.45657\| NJ \n#18\| 0O0O0O0\| 3.45646\| PA \n#19\| 1 MPG\| 3.43767\| NY \n#20\| OF ZELDA\| 3.4375\| PA \n#21\| ETALLICA\| 3.42063\| CA \n#22\| DOES185\| 3.4\| IA \n#23\| I SWA LO\| 3.39796\| VA \n#24\| :-D\| 3.39759\| NC \n#25\| VLAD THE\| 3.39362\| CA \n#26\| 8B8B8B8\| 3.39216\| NJ \n#27\| DROPOUT\| 3.3886\| NY \n#28\| ALLRIZE\| 3.38624\| MD \n#29\| 86753O9\| 3.38618\| ME \n#30\| ANBYOND\| 3.38462\| VA \n#31\| DPORTEM\| 3.38295\| MD \n#32\| NVERLA8\| 3.38068\| CA \n#33\| OMG MOVE\| 3.37838\| VA \n#34\| NOSUP4U\| 3.37668\| NC \n#35\| EW-ABUG\| 3.37209\| HI \n#36\| NVWSSV\| 3.37136\| PA \n#37\| THX4MY\| 3.37135\| AZ \n#38\| 1-LEG\| 3.37037\| VA \n#39\| VGNA-LVR\| 3.36986\| VA \n#40\| PSYMGNT\| 3.36447\| MD \n#41\| CUMGZLR\| 3.35417\| IL \n#42\| MYSLUT\| 3.34926\| VA \n#43\| BVR PLZR\| 3.34857\| VA \n#44\| ATHEIST\| 3.34836\| AZ \n#45\| Y SO SRS\| 3.34066\| VA \n#46\| HIOFCER\| 3.33974\| NV \n#47\| U IDIOT\| 3.33735\| GA \n#48\| 2FKN FST\| 3.33333\| FL \n#49\| O C O\| 3.32919\| OR \n#50\| HIOFECR/BYOFFCR\| 3.32864\| VA \n#51\| JOE DIRT\| 3.32432\| IN \n#52\| ALC HOL\| 3.31928\| VA \n#53\| 10TIL4\| 3.31864\| AL \n#54\| KESLRUN\| 3.31579\| VA \n#55\| BUKAKE\| 3.31298\| HI \n#56\| ICU2COP\| 3.30526\| AZ \n#57\| SURFNG\| 3.29703\| HI \n#58\| ILUV-ANL\| 3.29365\| FL \n#59\| DUMB BLN\| 3.29003\| OH \n#60\| IFARTED\| 3.28772\| NH \n#61\| RAC3R-X\| 3.28571\| VA \n#62\| AHH 69\| 3.28125\| CAN \n#63\| (W)ILDRIDE\| 3.27835\| WA \n#64\| DRTHVDR\| 3.27273\| CAN \n#65\| ALT-F4\| 3.25253\| KY \n#66\| OH RLY\| 3.25\| TX \n#67\| CUBSSUC\| 3.25\| IL \n#68\| UD L05E\| 3.24359\| GA \n#69\| WANKER\| 3.23881\| VA \n#70\| RU CMNG\| 3.23762\| CAN \n#71\| GDDUPP\| 3.23636\| CA \n#72\| EEEEK\| 3.23622\| OK \n#73\| TI KCF\| 3.23333\| AK \n#74\| LUV2FRT\| 3.23043\| NJ \n#75\| VNTYPL8\| 3.22892\| NY \n#76\| NO TAG\| 3.22684\| TX \n#77\| IFUSEAK\| 3.21875\| NV \n#78\| SRV1VD\| 3.20408\| VA \n#79\| ILVPUHZ\| 3.2\| AZ \n#80\| STM TPR\| 3.2\| IA \n#81\| NOOB!!!!!!1\| 3.19672\| NC \n#82\| KICKGAS\| 3.19512\| LA \n#83\| D-WIFED\| 3.19459\| KY \n#84\| YOMAMA\| 3.19231\| WI \n#85\| DUMBLND\| 3.19048\| MI \n#86\| I CUFF UM\| 3.19048\| WI \n#87\| QUAGMYR\| 3.18634\| ME \n#88\| UR OWNED\| 3.18261\| CA \n#89\| IMA-TEXN\| 3.18182\| TX \n#90\| LOST N\| 3.17778\| VA \n#91\| 3VOM U\| 3.17677\| MN \n#92\| DCPTCON\| 3.17647\| FL \n#93\| 8EE 0TCH\| 3.17647\| FL \n#94\| TRYPASN\| 3.17391\| OH \n#95\| AMG LOL\| 3.17391\| TX \n#96\| PSSYCT\| 3.17241\| VA \n#97\| RU18QT\| 3.17073\| OR \n#98\| LRD V8R\| 3.17007\| HI \n#99\| SHOWOFF\| 3.17\| GA \n#100\| HENTAI\| 3.16667\| WV \n \nPrivacy Statement \| The Gallery \| Staff Picks \| Submit A Plate \| Get A Plate\nAdvertise \| About Us \| Contact CoolPl8z \| Sitemap © 2005 COOLPL8Z.com, All\nRights Reserved \n \n---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.dmv.org/license-plates.php", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20211012153327/https://www.dmv.org/license-plates.php", "parsed_text": { "title": "How Much is a License Plate? Costs & Info by State", "passages": [ "Click on your state for information about license plates, including how to apply for, renew, and replace tags, as well as the cost of license plates at your state's DMV. Find information about license plate transfers and surrenders after selling a car.", "Find information about standard license plates, including how to apply for plates, renew license plates, and transfer tags. You can also find the cost of license plates and other relevant information on these pages.", "All states require motor vehicles to have license plates issued by the state's DMV which will be issued when you register your vehicle. Each state also requires license plates be renewed periodically. The length of time your plate is valid varies from state to state.", "Lost, stolen, or damaged license plates can be replaced in every state, and often tags can be transferred to another vehicle or owner. Your state's license plate page provides information about replacing and transferring tags.", "Where available, you'll find links to forms and other essential documents, as well as fees and instructions for completing license plate transactions. You'll also find contact information for your state's DMV and helpful information to make getting your license plate as smooth as possible." ] }, "parsed_md": "How Much is a License Plate? Costs & Info by State \| DMV.ORG\n\nCompare over 50 top car insurance quotes and save Compare Quotes page\n\n# License Plates & Placards\n\nAdvertisement\n\n### Choose Your State\n\nSUMMARY: Car Tags/License Plates\n\nClick on your state for information about license plates, including how to\napply for, renew, and replace tags, as well as the cost of license plates at\nyour state's DMV. 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Try as many combinations as you like; see the combination displayed on your plate; and, find out if it's available! There's no obligation to buy, so play with the combinations until you find one that really suits you. It's free, it's easy, and it's fun!", "Buy it right here, right now! Ready to purchase your plate? Please be sure that you have properly titled and registered the vehicle in your name. To purchase license plates, you'll need:", "If your vehicle registration expires this month and you have fewer than 15 days remaining on your current registration, be sure to print an official Internet receipt. This receipt, when carried with your current registration card, will extend your current registration for up to 15 days, allowing DMV time to mail decals for you to display on your current plates until your new plates arrive.", "Note: In Northern Virginia areas that require emissions inspections, the inspection station will electronically post the test results to your vehicle record. When purchasing plates, DMV will not ask for emissions information unless your vehicle failed the test or this information has not been received from the inspection station." ] }, "parsed_md": "License Plate Purchase\n\nSkip to Content\n\nAgencies \| Governor\n\nSearch Virginia.Gov\n\nDMV Home > Online Transactions\n\nOnline Transaction Help \| Privacy & Security\n\nPlate Purchase/Reserve\n\n\| \| \|\n\nBrowse more than 200 special license plates categorized alphabetically, by\ntype, or search by name - all with convenient thumbnail views to help you make\nyour selection. \n \n--- \n \nCreate your personal character combination. Try as many combinations as you\nlike; see the combination displayed on your plate; and, find out if it's\navailable! There's no obligation to buy, so play with the combinations until\nyou find one that really suits you. It's free, it's easy, and it's fun! \n \nBuy it right here, right now! Ready to purchase your plate? Please be sure\nthat you have properly titled and registered the vehicle in your name. To\npurchase license plates, you'll need:\n\n * Your title number and vehicle identification number (VIN), which are on the vehicle registration card.\n\n \n \nPayment options include:\n\n * Credit card displaying the Discover, MasterCard, VISA or American Express logo\n * Debit card displaying the MasterCard or VISA logo\n * Bank and check account information to allow DMV to electronically withdraw funds from your checking account.\n\n \nView the average time it takes to purchase a plate and complete other\ntransactions. \n\| Helpful Hint: \n--- \n \nIf your vehicle registration expires this month and you have fewer than 15\ndays remaining on your current registration, be sure to print an official\nInternet receipt. This receipt, when carried with your current registration\ncard, will extend your current registration for up to 15 days, allowing DMV\ntime to mail decals for you to display on your current plates until your new\nplates arrive. \n \nNote: In Northern Virginia areas that require emissions inspections, the\ninspection station will electronically post the test results to your vehicle\nrecord. When purchasing plates, DMV will not ask for emissions information\nunless your vehicle failed the test or this information has not been received\nfrom the inspection station. \n \nNewsroom \| Web Policy\n\n© Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 2013, All rights reserved. P.O.\nBox 27412 Richmond, VA 23269\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://pros.mvtrip.alabama.gov/public/create", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210908021929/https://pros.mvtrip.alabama.gov/public/create", "parsed_text": { "title": "Reserve Personalized Plate", "passages": [ "Welcome to the Alabama Department of Revenue Plate Reservation and Ordering System (PROS). This site is available to all Alabama registrants to reserve a personalized license plate message.", "Any personalized license plate reservation will be held for five (5) business days. Reservations must be redeemed at the registrant’s licensing official's office within this time or the reservation will be forfeited.", "Please redeem the receipt with your local license plate issuing official at your county/city tag office within (5) business days from the date of the receipt.", "Please note all personalized license plates are subject to review by the Alabama Department of Revenue. Any denial of a personalized license plate may be appealed to the circuit court of the county where the motor vehicle is registered." ] }, "parsed_md": "PROS - Reserve Personalized Plate\n\nSelect Design\n\nPersonalize Message\n\nEnter Information\n\nReview Reservation\n\nPrint Receipt\n\n# Reserving a New Personalized License Plate\n\n * Welcome to the Alabama Department of Revenue Plate Reservation and Ordering System (PROS). This site is available to all Alabama registrants to reserve a personalized license plate message.\n * Any personalized license plate reservation will be held for five (5) business days. Reservations must be redeemed at the registrant’s licensing official's office within this time or the reservation will be forfeited.\n * If assistance is needed, please contact the Department at: https://revenue.alabama.gov/contact/\n\n#### Information\n\n * For use on\n * A maximum of characters.\n * A space may be substituted for a character.\n * The Letter O will always be replaced with the number zero(0).\n\n#### Additional Information\n\nThis plate design will expire on .\n\n#### Information\n\n * For use on .\n * A maximum of characters.\n * A space may be substituted for a character.\n * The Letter O will always be replaced with the number zero(0).\n\n#### Additional Information\n\nPlease review your plate request. If you are satisfied, then click the Submit\nReservation button to reserve your plate.\n\n### Review Reservation\n\nOffice Location:\n\nMail to:\n\nPlate Type:\n\nPlate Number:\n\nPlate Type Code:\n\nAddress:\n\n, AL\n\nP: E:\n\nMailing Address:\n\nLICENSE OFFICE\n\n,\n\nDriver's License Number:\n\nVehicle Make:\n\nVehicle Model:\n\nVehicle Year:\n\nVIN:\n\nOPT-IN:\n\nUser has authorized\n\nUser has NOT authorized\n\n## Successful Plate Reservation\n\nThis document serves as receipt for the reservation of the following license\nplate.\n\nPlease redeem the receipt with your local license plate issuing official at\nyour county/city tag office within (5) business days from the date of the\nreceipt.\n\nNOTE: After five (5) business days the reservation will expire.\n\n### Reservation Receipt\n\nReservation Number:\n\nOffice Location:\n\nMail to:\n\nPlate Type:\n\nPlate Number:\n\nPlate Type Code:\n\nAddress:\n\n, AL\n\nP: E:\n\nMailing Address:\n\nLICENSE OFFICE\n\n,\n\nDriver's License Number:\n\nVehicle Make:\n\nVehicle Model:\n\nVehicle Year:\n\nVIN:\n\nOPT-IN:\n\nUser has authorized\n\nUser has NOT authorized\n\nPlease note all personalized license plates are subject to review by the\nAlabama Department of Revenue. Any denial of a personalized license plate may\nbe appealed to the circuit court of the county where the motor vehicle is\nregistered.\n\nReserve a New Plate\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://dmvlist.com/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20211201194629/http://dmvlist.com/", "parsed_text": { "title": "State DMV List, vehicle registration list, driver license list, dmv locations, forms, and publications", "passages": [ "DMV List is the go-to central hub for quickly finding the information you need at any DMV agency in the United States. Each DMV website is different, and some are hard to navigate. This easy to use database makes it easy to click and get to the exact section you want." ] }, "parsed_md": "DMV List - State DMV List, vehicle registration list, driver license list, dmv\nlocations, forms, and publications\n\n## The Only Website Providing Immediate Access to DMV Sites in All 50 States!\n\nDMV List is the go-to central hub for quickly finding the information you need\nat any DMV agency in the United States. Each DMV website is different, and\nsome are hard to navigate. This easy to use database makes it easy to click\nand get to the exact section you want.\n\nSubmit your updated information here\n\nDMV News and Blog\n\nQuick Nav - United States DMV List:\n\nA C D F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W\n\nState\| DMV\| Move or Visitors\| Driver License\| Vehicle Registration\| Locations\|\nForms\| Publications\| Teens \n---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \nAlabama (AL) \nAlaska (AK) \nArizona (AZ) \nArkansas (AR) \nCalifornia (CA) \nColorado (CO) \nConnecticut (CT) \nDelaware (DE) \nDistrict of Columbia (DC) \nFlorida (FL) \nGeorgia (GA) \nHawaii (HI) \nIdaho (ID) \nIllinois (IL) \nIndiana (IN) \nIowa (IA) \n \nDMV\n\n\|\n\nMove or Visitors\n\n\|\n\nDriver License\n\n\|\n\nVehicle Registration\n\n\|\n\nOffices\n\n\|\n\nForms\n\n\|\n\nPublications\n\n\|\n\nTeens \n \nKansas (KS) \nKentucky (KY) \nLouisiana (LA) \nMaine (ME) \nMaryland (MD) \nMassachusetts (MA) \nMichigan (MI) \nMinnesota (MN) \nMississippi (MS) \nMissouri (MO) \nMontana (MT) \nNebraska (NE) \nNevada (NV) \nNew Hampshire (NH) \nNew Jersey (NJ) \nNew Mexico (NM) \nNew York (NY) \nNorth Carolina (NC) \nNorth Dakota (ND) \n \nDMV\n\n\|\n\nMove or Visitors\n\n\|\n\nDriver License\n\n\|\n\nVehicle Registration\n\n\|\n\nOffices\n\n\|\n\nForms\n\n\|\n\nPublications\n\n\|\n\nTeens \n \nOhio (OH) \nOklahoma (OK) \nOregon (OR) \nPennsylvania (PA) \nRhode Island (RI) \nSouth Carolina (SC) \nSouth Dakota (SD) \nTennessee (TN) \nTexas (TX) \nUtah (UT) \nVermont (VT) \nVirginia (VA) \nWashington (WA) \nWest Virginia (WV) \nWisconsin (WI) \nWyoming (WY) \n \nDMV Agencies: Please notify us of changes via e-mail!\n\nDMV List Auto Blog - Syndicated Updates of DMV Feeds\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www1.maine.gov/online/bmv/vanity/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210815063749/https://www1.maine.gov/online/bmv/vanity/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Vanity Plate Search & Order Online Service", "passages": [ "The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is pleased to offer an online search and order service for vanity license plates. The online process is easy and payment by credit card is quick and secure. Once you complete this application, BMV will need to review the order. Please allow at least 30 calendar days for processing. You will receive your official registration and new plates in the mail.", "This service is provided by a third party working in partnership with the State of Maine. The total amount you pay includes funds to develop, maintain and enhance the State's official web portal, Maine.gov, and Maine.gov online services like this one.", "If your vehicle has not yet been registered, you must complete the initial registration at your town office or BMV branch office before you can order a vanity plate online." ] }, "parsed_md": "Vanity Plate Search & Order Online Service\n\nSkip Maine state header navigation\n\nAgencies \| Online Services \| Help\n\nSkip First Level Navigation \| Skip All Navigation\n\nHome \| BMV Home \| More Online Services \n--- \n \n#### SERVICE INFORMATION\n\n * FAQ\n\n#### RELATED SERVICES\n\n * Driver's License & ID Card Renewal\n * Vehicle Registration Renewal\n * Trailer Registration Renewal\n * Driver Record Check\n * Traffic Ticket Payments\n * Maine Secretary of State\n\n\|\n\n# Welcome to the Vanity Plate Search & Order Online Service\n\nThe Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is pleased to offer an online search\nand order service for vanity license plates. The online process is easy and\npayment by credit card is quick and secure. Once you complete this\napplication, BMV will need to review the order. Please allow at least 30\ncalendar days for processing. You will receive your official registration and\nnew plates in the mail.\n\nIt is free to search the system for vanity plate availability. Fees will apply\nto order a vanity plate.\n\nThis service is provided by a third party working in partnership with the\nState of Maine. The total amount you pay includes funds to develop, maintain\nand enhance the State's official web portal, Maine.gov, and Maine.gov online\nservices like this one.\n\n## Who can use this service?\n\nMaine registrants with a current vehicle registration who wish to display a\npersonalized license plate on their vehicle.\n\n## Who CANNOT use this service?\n\nIf your vehicle has not yet been registered, you must complete the initial\nregistration at your town office or BMV branch office before you can order a\nvanity plate online.\n\n## What you will need to order a plate:\n\n * A copy of the current vehicle registration\n * Credit/debit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover)\n * Email address and a printer\n\nQuestions about this Service? Contact the BMV at: (207) 624-9000 x 52146 or\nEmail: vanity.plate@maine.gov\n\n\|\n\n#### Fees\n\nSearch: Free\n\nOrdering Fees:\n\n * $25.00 Vanity Plate Fee\n * $20.00 Specialty Plate Fee, if applicable\n\n \n \n---\|---\|--- \n \nTechnical Assistance \| BMV Home \| Maine.gov \| Privacy \| Security \n \n--- \nCopyright © 2006 All rights reserved. \n---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://news.abs-cbn.com:80/video/nation/metro-manila/05/08/14/lto-demonstrates-installation-new-license-plates", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180623051408/http://news.abs-cbn.com:80/video/nation/metro-manila/05/08/14/lto-demonstrates-installation-new-license-plates", "parsed_text": { "title": "LTO demonstrates installation of new license plates", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "LTO demonstrates installation of new license plates \| ABS-CBN News\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.michigan.gov:80/sos/0,4670,7-127-48268-308046--F,00.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20180108011940/http://www.michigan.gov:80/sos/0,4670,7-127-48268-308046--F,00.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "How long will it take before I receive my plate and/or tab?", "passages": [ "Allow at least 14 days when renewing a license plate online, by telephone or mail. If your plate expires in 14 days or less, you should renew at a branch office rather than online, by telephone or mail. A branch office can process your renewal immediately (proof of Michigan no-fault insurance will be required), but at least two weeks is needed when renewing by these alternate systems. All Secretary of State PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers also feature a Self-Service Station - another convenient method for immediately renewing license plates. You must have a special personal identification number on your renewal notice and pay by credit card to use a Self-Service Station. (Note: Please refer to the Frequently Asked Question topic of \"New Standard and Spectacular Peninsulas Plates\" for information about renewing a standard license plate.)", "Keep your valid registration and insurance certificate with you when driving. Neglecting to carry your vehicle's registration and insurance certificate are two more violations that can result in tickets, fines and fees.", "If you did not find the information you need, enter a descriptive word or phrase in the Search field located in the upper right corner or send us an e-mail and we will help you get the information you need." ] }, "parsed_md": "SOS - How long will it take before I receive my plate and/or tab?\n\nSome functions of this site are disabled for browsers blocking jQuery.\n\nSkip to main content\n\n * SOS Home\n * Contact the Secretary of State\n * FAQs\n * MI.gov\n\nSecretary of State\n\n#\n\nYou are here\n\n 1. SOS\n\nVehicles and Titles\n\nHow long will it take before I receive my plate and/or tab?\n\nAllow at least 14 days when renewing a license plate online, by telephone or\nmail. If your plate expires in 14 days or less, you should renew at a branch\noffice rather than online, by telephone or mail. A branch office can process\nyour renewal immediately (proof of Michigan no-fault insurance will be\nrequired), but at least two weeks is needed when renewing by these alternate\nsystems. All Secretary of State PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers also feature a\nSelf-Service Station - another convenient method for immediately renewing\nlicense plates. You must have a special personal identification number on your\nrenewal notice and pay by credit card to use a Self-Service Station. 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5,102,891	How To Make a Guy Crazy About You	To attract the attention of a guy and make him fall for you, start off by flaunting some charm. You can add little things to your interactions that’ll grab his attention, like making and holding eye contact, dressing up around him, or wearing a signature scent. Once you’ve caught his attention, turn up the charm by showing him who you are. Confidently tell him about your interests and invite him to participate in your favorite activities. For example, if you paint you could invite take him to a painting class or art museum. Or if you play a sport, invite him to watch a game. Remember to stay true to yourself. You want him to go crazy for you, not a made-up version of you. Don't pretend to be interested in things you're not interested in, dress in ways that you don't like, or engage in activities you don't enjoy for the sake of a guy.	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But, if you learn how to make a guy fall in love with you like crazy, you'll be able to make any guy chase you obsessively!", "We all have our little tricks on how to be extra seductive and flirty and draw them in if we want to. Most of the time we’re not even aware we’re doing it, we’re just naturally used to turn up the heat and play the game when we’re interested.", "Still, if you feel like you need to put in extra work and spruce up your style to make him notice you, in fact- scratch that- if you need to learn how to make a guy fall in love with you like crazy, here’s what you should do:", "Miss Independent is the one that can make him go out of his mind! There’s nothing more enticing than a girl who knows who she is and doesn’t need anybody’s confirmation or approval. She knows what she wants, how to get it and is never needy or clingy.", "This is the type of girl that’s going to drive him crazy. She’s strong, doesn’t rely on anyone and he’s hooked. There’s just something about the fact that she doesn’t need him, but chooses him that’s enough to make any man fall madly in love.", "Always leave him wanting more! Guys like to fight to get what they want. The chase is fun for them, and that’s what makes them appreciate it more when they get it. That’s just how it is.", "So, if he gets all of you on a plate and if you make it perfectly clear that he’s the one you want he’s going to know he has it easy. And easy isn’t going to make him go crazy.", "What is going to make him eat from the palm of your hand is you giving him your affection bit by bit. Make him feel like he has to work for it and chase you.", "It doesn't matter if he is already your boyfriend or even a husband, you should never forget to make your man want you more.", "Being predictable is boring. It’s routine, it’s easy. Unpredictable girls, who now how to stir things up are definitely going to catch some attention. When I say ‘stir things up’ I simply mean step out of the ordinary once in a while. Trust me, he’s going to lose his mind if you go and do something that’s completely out of the norm.", "Most guys find high maintenance girls a bore. I mean, sure they do like a girl who takes care of herself but to be this perfect never-relaxed person all the time is just exhausting, for everyone.", "He’s going to be pretty drawn in if you show him you’re able to make the most of any situation and not worry about the way you look or anything else.", "Everybody loves a fun loving person! And any guy who sees that you’re someone who’s up for having a good time, doing fun stuff, being active, outdoors, having a laugh is most definitely going to crave your company.", "The truth is lots of girls aren’t really up for action. They prefer getting pampered, chilling and talking. But a fun loving girl who can get wild and crazy is surely going to make any man go crazy about as soon as he sees her in that light.", "Here’s the best piece of advice anyone ever gave me: people see only what you show them if you present yourself in a certain way that is how they will perceive you. This applies to many things in life, and is absolutely golden when it comes to confidence!", "Did you know that most of those people who seem to ooze confidence are actually faking it? The best thing is anyone can do it, and with time, you actually do develop this confident personality you’ve been portraying for the world to see.", "A good long gaze into his eyes is all it takes to make sparks fly and blow his mind. You two locking eyes at just the right moment can work magic and stir up emotions he didn’t even know he has!", "And I don’t mean like throw him a surprise, there’ll be plenty of time for that once you get him all for yourself. I mean show him you’re so much more than he’s been seeing.", "If he’s used to seeing you all dressed up and acting lady like show him you know how to get your hands dirty and let loose as well. If he’s used to you being super responsible and school/work oriented take one day to blow everything off and have some fun, with him.", "It is extra hard to keep up with the surprises if you're married. But, you should always have in mind that it is needed in order to be irreplaceable.", "The most important thing is that you are still being you, you’re just showing him the other side – don’t try to be something you’re not just to impress a guy! If you do it right he’s definitely going to want to see more of what you have to offer!", "But, you should know one thing. There is one secret ingredient missing! The one that will instantly make him obsessed with you. Check it out here for yourself and thank me later!", "I like sarcasm, coffee, quotes and Audrey H. I hate clammy handshakes. Restless and violently happy most of the time. Sometimes i get the mean reds. \"You see things and say - why? I see things and say - why not?\"", "I am in love with this guy at my school snd id dont know how to tell him because a scared", "at first try to be friendly to him, understand what kind of girl he likes and try to be the same...and once u built up the health relation with him...and once you think that he has started noticing you...u can bring your feelings in front of him and if he do not accepts then ignore him thinking....he doesn’t deserves you", "Guys hate to fight for a girl honestly, that just shows you are not that into them, yea they may sleep with you if they get the chance but then they won and will be done with you because of childish games that end up hurting someone.. It seems the things girls want the most they always wanna change but the only thing that changes is our minds... Trying to give women here a mans perspective... Be yourself and you might find the one that is right for you... Note this is prob fine for highschool girls but not I’n real life", "I have a friend that want me to be he’s girlfriend but I said no and he still wants me he ask me to go to his church and meet his family but we are young and I’m not ready for a relasonship with school and other stuff what should I do", "i am just realy confused i have been in love whit the same guy fot the past 2 years yes i did have a moment we kissed ,hold hands but then nothing happended after that .time went on then we liked each other again its an of and on thing its happened 5 times already but nothing ever happens and i keep asking myself what between us i mean we love each other but somthing happens and we find someone new time pases and then we go back to eachoter tell me what is this", "What if this boy you are confused about might like you and all your friends say you will end up together and you were childhood sweethearts...what do i do??", "wow i dont think this might help me but on the bright side i might use it as one of my back up plans :/", "how do I let a guy know I want to kiss him? and what do I do, its my first time kissing?", "I’m so deeply in love wid a guy...we started as friends n it has been 2 years...v haven’t seen each other yet...but v will text each other daily...he cares for me as a friend ...but I hav fallen in love wid him...he has told me that I’m d only girl who haven’t proposed yet to him after being close friends...but I truly love him...I don’t know how to make him feel like I do for him...I couldn’t nething rather than think about him...at home they are forcing me to marry a person who I don’t like....please please some one help me to get the man I love...", "i am a 20 year old girl i take coaching . in my coaching classes there is one whom i like , i love. ihave taken to him many times but i want that once he should come hug me,kiss me on my lips and press my boobs tight .", "Iv been in love with my best friend for over two years.we having seen each other are even hung out in ages hes got a.new gf and im not happy with my bf i cant get over this guy iv never wonted some body this much in my life all i do is think abt my best mate all the time im crezy abt about this guy what can i do my best mate nos im in love with him", "I actually like these tips. So many other sites tell you to be a hardcore tomboy, or a peppy princess. These tips show you to be a little of both, and be yourself all the same. I’d definitely recommend this to my best friends if they needed it.", "Well very nyc tips..bt if smbdy loves u he will dfntly b crazy 4 u n u can’t say to make him love u will hv 2 do all dat bcz love is love it hpns u don’t make it.", "I Honestly think that helps,but guys always remember NOT TO BE FAKE!!!!! just be you and certainly hell like you", "why my boyfriend go crazy all about me he is saying Mallory talking his friends because ben is talking to my friends im thinking about ben tonight ben is thinking about me tonight he goes to sleep talking about me dream about me he really goes nuts about me oh my gosh he is stalking me for love is cute he is going to sing to me thinks is love song makes me little giggle and blushing right now my face is really in red he plays my hair behind me he gaves me his passing love notes to me I read it being quiet he staring at me I think im awesome and beautiful and sexy hot cool frlity me he said im gentle he loves me like the best world to him clam singing like me he loves me like a lot he loves my dancing moves he likes my voice he likes my singing he wants me to sing national anthem and then to get marrying me I cant not wait he is going to see me in love with me wow", "I’m in love with a guy, he also loves me but not like I do. He told me of recent that I need to make him run after me, he said he’s not feeling it to make the big move, I don’t know what to do cos have tried and I love him more than anything, I don’t know what I will do without him, please help me", "nice tips but my boyfriend sometimes behave like he is stranger to me and sometimes behave like he love me very much i don’t know what to do. plz help me!", "I really need him in my life.... He says that he loves me but I doubt him...... He is more of a nigger so can’t just trust him..... What should I do?", "Just acting not being needy is nt the case....not being needy anymore is important.....then they’ll crave you like never before.... I like the tips you posted Mina...a big thump’s up!", "i mate a guy on Facebook he claim to love me and i love him too like crazy pls tell me what to do to make him love me crazy", "am dating a teacher ...... he is 24 and am 18. but the problem is that we having a distance relationship and he doesn’t have time for me.... help me i don’t know wa to do o_O :-@ :-(", "What if you lock eyes with him and he removes his gaze,then what would you do.I love your tricks and advise but why is it that most women think suduesing him is the best.", "I dated my classmate and he loved like crazy at first but after we broke up he dated another girl. The girl cheated on him and he broke with her again and came back to me but love evaporated between us. I want him back but I don’t think it’s worthy because he don’t want even to talk to me I think the one who leaves like this is not meant for you", "My brother is always teasing me about being too young for a boyfriend I don’t want a BOYFRIEND but I want my crush to like me and do what we do pretty much every day- hangout. I’m 11 him too. He also told me I could trick-or-treat with him and his baby brother if I wanted to", "my boy friend doesn’t give me enough time please tell me what to do i love him seriously guys please help me!", "My boyfriend has been acting strange for the past few days. He doesn’t call me pet names, makes and eats breakfast without me. I tried calling him last night but he said I shouldn’t disturb him. I love him so much, please what should I do?", "We are dedicated to creating fresh, straightforward and unique advice for women that doesn’t just inform, but also teaches and excites you. We strive to help you grow in all aspects of life. 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But, if you learn how to make a guy fall in\nlove with you like crazy, you'll be able to make any guy chase you\nobsessively!\n\nWe all have our little tricks on how to be extra seductive and flirty and draw\nthem in if we want to. Most of the time we’re not even aware we’re doing it,\nwe’re just naturally used to turn up the heat and play the game when we’re\ninterested.\n\nStill, if you feel like you need to put in extra work and spruce up your style\nto make him notice you, in fact- scratch that- if you need to learn how to\nmake a guy fall in love with you like crazy, here’s what you should do:\n\n## 1\\. Be independent woman\n\nMiss Independent is the one that can make him go out of his mind! There’s\nnothing more enticing than a girl who knows who she is and doesn’t need\nanybody’s confirmation or approval. She knows what she wants, how to get it\nand is never needy or clingy.\n\nThis is the type of girl that’s going to drive him crazy. She’s strong,\ndoesn’t rely on anyone and he’s hooked. There’s just something about the fact\nthat she doesn’t need him, but chooses him that’s enough to make any man fall\nmadly in love.\n\n## 2\\. Leave him wanting more\n\nAlways leave him wanting more! Guys like to fight to get what they want. The\nchase is fun for them, and that’s what makes them appreciate it more when they\nget it. That’s just how it is.\n\nSo, if he gets all of you on a plate and if you make it perfectly clear that\nhe’s the one you want he’s going to know he has it easy. And easy isn’t going\nto make him go crazy.\n\nWhat is going to make him eat from the palm of your hand is you giving him\nyour affection bit by bit. Make him feel like he has to work for it and chase\nyou.\n\nIt doesn't matter if he is already your boyfriend or even a husband, you\nshould never forget to make your man want you more.\n\n## 3\\. How to make a guy fall in love with you? Be unpredictable\n\nBeing predictable is boring. It’s routine, it’s easy. Unpredictable girls, who\nnow how to stir things up are definitely going to catch some attention. When I\nsay ‘stir things up’ I simply mean step out of the ordinary once in a while.\nTrust me, he’s going to lose his mind if you go and do something that’s\ncompletely out of the norm.\n\n## 4\\. Don’t be high maintenance\n\nMost guys find high maintenance girls a bore. I mean, sure they do like a girl\nwho takes care of herself but to be this perfect never-relaxed person all the\ntime is just exhausting, for everyone.\n\nHe’s going to be pretty drawn in if you show him you’re able to make the most\nof any situation and not worry about the way you look or anything else.\n\n## 5\\. Be fun and make him want you more\n\nEverybody loves a fun loving person! And any guy who sees that you’re someone\nwho’s up for having a good time, doing fun stuff, being active, outdoors,\nhaving a laugh is most definitely going to crave your company.\n\nThe truth is lots of girls aren’t really up for action. They prefer getting\npampered, chilling and talking. But a fun loving girl who can get wild and\ncrazy is surely going to make any man go crazy about as soon as he sees her in\nthat light.\n\n## 6\\. Confidence is key to making a guy fall in love with you\n\nHere’s the best piece of advice anyone ever gave me: people see only what you\nshow them if you present yourself in a certain way that is how they will\nperceive you. This applies to many things in life, and is absolutely golden\nwhen it comes to confidence!\n\nDid you know that most of those people who seem to ooze confidence are\nactually faking it? The best thing is anyone can do it, and with time, you\nactually do develop this confident personality you’ve been portraying for the\nworld to see.\n\nAnd there’s nothing more appealing and captivating than a confident girl who\nknows her worth.\n\n## 7\\. Lock eyes with him and make him obsessed\n\nA good long gaze into his eyes is all it takes to make sparks fly and blow his\nmind. You two locking eyes at just the right moment can work magic and stir up\nemotions he didn’t even know he has!\n\n## 8\\. Surprise him\n\nAnd I don’t mean like throw him a surprise, there’ll be plenty of time for\nthat once you get him all for yourself. I mean show him you’re so much more\nthan he’s been seeing.\n\nIf he’s used to seeing you all dressed up and acting lady like show him you\nknow how to get your hands dirty and let loose as well. If he’s used to you\nbeing super responsible and school/work oriented take one day to blow\neverything off and have some fun, with him.\n\nIt is extra hard to keep up with the surprises if you're married. But, you\nshould always have in mind that it is needed in order to be irreplaceable.\n\nDo anything that he wouldn’t expect you to do!\n\nThe most important thing is that you are still being you, you’re just showing\nhim the other side – don’t try to be something you’re not just to impress a\nguy! If you do it right he’s definitely going to want to see more of what you\nhave to offer!\n\nBut, you should know one thing. There is one secret ingredient missing! The\none that will instantly make him obsessed with you. Check it out here for\nyourself and thank me later!\n\nTagshow to drive him crazy\n\n#### You may also like\n\nSeduction\n\n## 10 Easy Ways To Become Irresistible To Him\n\n10/01/2018\n\nSeduction\n\n## Fallen Out Of Love? 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I see things and say - why not?\"\n\n#### 41 Comments\n\nClick here to post a comment\n\n### Cancel reply\n\n * Stacy says:\n\n27/06/2012 at 11:00 am\n\nGreat tips! :)\n\nReply\n\n * Missy mai says:\n\n04/01/2013 at 9:40 pm\n\nI am in love with this guy at my school snd id dont know how to tell him\nbecause a scared\n\nReply\n\n * Bree says:\n\n12/07/2013 at 9:40 am\n\nJust tell him wats the worst can happen\n\nReply\n\n * REEMA says:\n\n19/07/2013 at 11:01 am\n\nat first try to be friendly to him, understand what kind of girl he likes and\ntry to be the same...and once u built up the health relation with him...and\nonce you think that he has started noticing you...u can bring your feelings in\nfront of him and if he do not accepts then ignore him thinking....he doesn’t\ndeserves you\n\nReply\n\n * Sassy diva says:\n\n04/01/2013 at 9:43 pm\n\n@missy I too is inlove with a guy at my school. Can some please help me\n\nReply\n\n * mae says:\n\n29/01/2013 at 12:44 am\n\nawesome! thank you so much for this tips.\n\nReply\n\n * Trysta says:\n\n08/02/2013 at 1:31 am\n\nit really helped me get him back this rocks\n\nReply\n\n * Jacks says:\n\n13/02/2013 at 10:59 am\n\nGuys hate to fight for a girl honestly, that just shows you are not that into\nthem, yea they may sleep with you if they get the chance but then they won and\nwill be done with you because of childish games that end up hurting someone..\nIt seems the things girls want the most they always wanna change but the only\nthing that changes is our minds... Trying to give women here a mans\nperspective... Be yourself and you might find the one that is right for you...\nNote this is prob fine for highschool girls but not I’n real life\n\nReply\n\n * Miyanna Clements says:\n\n17/02/2013 at 7:52 pm\n\nI have a friend that want me to be he’s girlfriend but I said no and he still\nwants me he ask me to go to his church and meet his family but we are young\nand I’m not ready for a relasonship with school and other stuff what should I\ndo\n\nReply\n\n * leslie says:\n\n25/02/2013 at 2:01 am\n\ni am just realy confused i have been in love whit the same guy fot the past 2\nyears yes i did have a moment we kissed ,hold hands but then nothing happended\nafter that .time went on then we liked each other again its an of and on thing\nits happened 5 times already but nothing ever happens and i keep asking myself\nwhat between us i mean we love each other but somthing happens and we find\nsomeone new time pases and then we go back to eachoter tell me what is this\n\nReply\n\n * @Georginaa says:\n\n23/03/2013 at 11:43 pm\n\nWhat if this boy you are confused about might like you and all your friends\nsay you will end up together and you were childhood sweethearts...what do i\ndo??\n\nReply\n\n * estelita says:\n\n25/03/2013 at 7:55 pm\n\nhow can i tell if a man loves me\n\nReply\n\n * michy diva says:\n\n15/08/2013 at 10:51 am\n\ndats was a good write up, i enjoyed it and my mind is full of imagination.\n\nhow can i be sure my boyfriend love is a true love\n\nReply\n\n * Lover girl says:\n\n14/09/2013 at 2:10 am\n\nwow i dont think this might help me but on the bright side i might use it as\none of my back up plans :/\n\nReply\n\n * mapsyG says:\n\n19/04/2014 at 6:46 am\n\ni am in love with a best friend help!\n\nReply\n\n * paige says:\n\n27/04/2014 at 10:28 pm\n\ndoes your friend know that you like him/her?\n\nReply\n\n * paige says:\n\n27/04/2014 at 10:27 pm\n\nhow do I let a guy know I want to kiss him? and what do I do, its my first\ntime kissing?\n\nReply\n\n * Zuko says:\n\n15/05/2014 at 7:51 pm\n\nI’m so deeply in love wid a guy...we started as friends n it has been 2\nyears...v haven’t seen each other yet...but v will text each other daily...he\ncares for me as a friend ...but I hav fallen in love wid him...he has told me\nthat I’m d only girl who haven’t proposed yet to him after being close\nfriends...but I truly love him...I don’t know how to make him feel like I do\nfor him...I couldn’t nething rather than think about him...at home they are\nforcing me to marry a person who I don’t like....please please some one help\nme to get the man I love...\n\nReply\n\n * lysette says:\n\n25/05/2014 at 2:48 pm\n\nSend him a song and say listen to the lyrics. ..I recommend garth Brooks ..One\nnight at a time.\n\nReply\n\n * seema says:\n\n28/05/2014 at 9:15 am\n\ni am a 20 year old girl i take coaching . in my coaching classes there is one\nwhom i like , i love. ihave taken to him many times but i want that once he\nshould come hug me,kiss me on my lips and press my boobs tight .\n\nReply\n\n * charlene says:\n\n31/05/2014 at 12:22 am\n\nIv been in love with my best friend for over two years.we having seen each\nother are even hung out in ages hes got a.new gf and im not happy with my bf i\ncant get over this guy iv never wonted some body this much in my life all i do\nis think abt my best mate all the time im crezy abt about this guy what can i\ndo my best mate nos im in love with him\n\nReply\n\n * S.M.H says:\n\n10/10/2014 at 12:35 am\n\nI actually like these tips. So many other sites tell you to be a hardcore\ntomboy, or a peppy princess. These tips show you to be a little of both, and\nbe yourself all the same. I’d definitely recommend this to my best friends if\nthey needed it.\n\nReply\n\n * Natalia says:\n\n16/10/2014 at 1:08 am\n\nCool\n\nReply\n\n * veronica says:\n\n20/12/2014 at 8:22 pm\n\nWell very nyc tips..bt if smbdy loves u he will dfntly b crazy 4 u n u can’t\nsay to make him love u will hv 2 do all dat bcz love is love it hpns u don’t\nmake it.\n\nReply\n\n * chole says:\n\n03/03/2015 at 5:41 pm\n\nI Honestly think that helps,but guys always remember NOT TO BE FAKE!!!!! just\nbe you and certainly hell like you\n\nReply\n\n * mallory says:\n\n30/04/2015 at 4:11 am\n\nwhy my boyfriend go crazy all about me he is saying Mallory talking his\nfriends because ben is talking to my friends im thinking about ben tonight ben\nis thinking about me tonight he goes to sleep talking about me dream about me\nhe really goes nuts about me oh my gosh he is stalking me for love is cute he\nis going to sing to me thinks is love song makes me little giggle and blushing\nright now my face is really in red he plays my hair behind me he gaves me his\npassing love notes to me I read it being quiet he staring at me I think im\nawesome and beautiful and sexy hot cool frlity me he said im gentle he loves\nme like the best world to him clam singing like me he loves me like a lot he\nloves my dancing moves he likes my voice he likes my singing he wants me to\nsing national anthem and then to get marrying me I cant not wait he is going\nto see me in love with me wow\n\nReply\n\n * Sarah says:\n\n13/11/2015 at 10:16 am\n\nReally nice tips...\n\nReply\n\n * eve says:\n\n15/02/2016 at 10:28 am\n\nI’m in love with a guy, he also loves me but not like I do. He told me of\nrecent that I need to make him run after me, he said he’s not feeling it to\nmake the big move, I don’t know what to do cos have tried and I love him more\nthan anything, I don’t know what I will do without him, please help me\n\nReply\n\n * Philile says:\n\n17/02/2016 at 10:58 am\n\n.Your Comment.......i think u should tell him how much you love him an show\nhow unique you are\n\nReply\n\n * prasanna tanna says:\n\n10/06/2016 at 8:32 am\n\nnice tips but my boyfriend sometimes behave like he is stranger to me and\nsometimes behave like he love me very much i don’t know what to do. plz help\nme!\n\nReply\n\n * renny says:\n\n08/09/2016 at 3:37 pm\n\nI really need him in my life.... He says that he loves me but I doubt\nhim...... He is more of a nigger so can’t just trust him..... What should I\ndo?\n\nReply\n\n * Priyadharshini says:\n\n10/10/2016 at 2:37 pm\n\nOkay now some boys won’t like me what to do?\n\nReply\n\n * Annzell says:\n\n31/01/2017 at 8:56 am\n\nJust acting not being needy is nt the case....not being needy anymore is\nimportant.....then they’ll crave you like never before.... I like the tips you\nposted Mina...a big thump’s up!\n\nReply\n\n * ugomma says:\n\n22/03/2017 at 12:49 pm\n\ni mate a guy on Facebook he claim to love me and i love him too like crazy pls\ntell me what to do to make him love me crazy\n\nReply\n\n * Dorothy says:\n\n14/07/2017 at 8:22 pm\n\nam dating a teacher ...... he is 24 and am 18. but the problem is that we\nhaving a distance relationship and he doesn’t have time for me.... help me i\ndon’t know wa to do o_O :-@ :-(\n\nReply\n\n * Heletsi Ruth says:\n\n30/07/2017 at 10:34 pm\n\nWhat if you lock eyes with him and he removes his gaze,then what would you\ndo.I love your tricks and advise but why is it that most women think suduesing\nhim is the best.\n\nReply\n\n * Fadzy says:\n\n05/10/2017 at 8:23 pm\n\nI dated my classmate and he loved like crazy at first but after we broke up he\ndated another girl. The girl cheated on him and he broke with her again and\ncame back to me but love evaporated between us. I want him back but I don’t\nthink it’s worthy because he don’t want even to talk to me I think the one who\nleaves like this is not meant for you\n\nReply\n\n * Alyssa says:\n\n11/10/2017 at 4:19 pm\n\nMy brother is always teasing me about being too young for a boyfriend I don’t\nwant a BOYFRIEND but I want my crush to like me and do what we do pretty much\nevery day- hangout. I’m 11 him too. He also told me I could trick-or-treat\nwith him and his baby brother if I wanted to\n\nReply\n\n * Portia says:\n\n17/11/2017 at 7:57 pm\n\nmy boy friend doesn’t give me enough time please tell me what to do i love him\nseriously guys please help me!\n\nReply\n\n * Irene says:\n\n23/03/2018 at 6:08 pm\n\nI Love My Boyfriend But I Know He Dont What Should I Do\n\nReply\n\n * Milly Diva says:\n\n27/07/2018 at 7:19 am\n\nMy boyfriend has been acting strange for the past few days. He doesn’t call me\npet names, makes and eats breakfast without me. I tried calling him last night\nbut he said I shouldn’t disturb him. I love him so much, please what should I\ndo?\n\nReply\n\nHow To Make A Fabulous Online Dating Profile\n\nMy Boyfriend Hates Texting – How To Deal With It\n\nComment\n\nShare This!\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Google Plus\n * Pinterest\n * LinkedIn\n\nWe are dedicated to creating fresh, straightforward and unique advice for\nwomen that doesn’t just inform, but also teaches and excites you. We strive to\nhelp you grow in all aspects of life. From love and health to finding your\nlife’s purpose, advancing your career and designing a better lifestyle.\n\n#### YouQueen\n\n * About\n * Advertise\n * Contributors\n * Contact us\n * Privacy Policy\n * Write for Us\n\nYouQueen.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program,\nan affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn\nadvertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com\n\nCopyright © 2019. Yin Yang Synastry LLC. 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That guy with a glowing personality you could see from a mile away, and every physical feature you love on a guy! So what do you do? How do you make him go crazy over you in that instant? It's a small tip that makes a big difference: gaze into his eyes! Now, don't be creepy and look like a rag doll! Blink gently, and gaze softly at him with a slight smile. He's bound to notice you and be inspired to come talk to you!" ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Make A Guy Go Crazy About You\n\n# 21 Fool Proof π‘ Ways to Make a Guy Go Crazy π for You ππΌ ...\n\nBy Melanie Fitzpatrick\n\nJul 21, 2019\n\n· 4277 likes\n\n669 comments\n\nThere is hardly any woman or girl out there who does not want to be in a\nrelationship where the guy is crazy about them. Make a guy go crazy over you!\nMaking a guy go crazy is not that hard at all, with a little time and\npatience, you will be able to. When I first met my husband, the things I did\nfor him drove him crazy. Those things that I did just came natural. Below, I\nam going to give you some tips on how to make a guy go crazy over you.\n\n(Btw, you may check yourself with What Love Type Are You? quiz and then get\nback to the list)\n\n## 21\\. Gaze into His Eyes\n\nYou're sitting in a crowded roomβa bar, a library on campus, or a coffee shopβ\nand then you see him. That guy with a glowing personality you could see from a\nmile away, and every physical feature you love on a guy! So what do you do?\nHow do you make him go crazy over you in that instant? It's a small tip that\nmakes a big difference: gaze into his eyes! Now, don't be creepy and look like\na rag doll! Blink gently, and gaze softly at him with a slight smile. 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All Rights Reserved.\n\nComments:\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://thoughtcatalog.com:80/derek-marshall/2013/10/15-quirks-girls-have-that-guys-go-crazy-over/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170707161420/http://thoughtcatalog.com:80/derek-marshall/2013/10/15-quirks-girls-have-that-guys-go-crazy-over/", "parsed_text": { "title": "15 Quirks Girls Have That Guys Go Crazy Over", "passages": [ "When in relationships, girls talk a lot. Being a good narrator makes all the difference–if we’re smitten everytime you open your mouth...well, it’s not the worst.", "If you can pull off wearing a guy’s oversized sweatshirt, chances are he’s gonna wanna hang around all day. Just don’t steal that varsity football ’09 hoodie!", "For the super serious types, who crack joke after joke without seeming to know. It’s a strange game they’re playing. I think the jokes on us–which is more than ok.", "Those who did 12 years of ballet need not apply. We’re talking about the unprovoked dance party girl, who drags you out onto the makeshift dancefloor that is your apartment kitchen. It’s not supposed to be this fun.", "When babies fall or trip, they generally have two reactions–they bawl incessantly, or they laugh. Not sure if the same could be applied to “beautiful babies” (in the words of Vince Vaughn’s character from Swingers), but there’s always something about a girl who takes something ungraceful and turns it into beauty.", "Not like Dutch or Swahili, but with their own unique brand of diction. A girl who can properly pull off a “wazzz poppin!!!” is a rare gem.", "The official thing here is “ending declarative sentences with an interrogative inflection.” Basically, being completely sure of something but ending in question form anyway. For some reason, this is great.", "When it’s all subconscious-like. We don’t like to address it, because sometimes you’ll immediately stop. Which ruins the incredible charm.", "Not all the time. But a girl who can rock a winter beanie, or her man’s Yankee cap, is a girl with options.", "A ruthless staredown, like a comedian who doesn’t laugh at her jokes. Blunt, dry humor can go a long way. Why is this attractive? I guess it doesn’t really matter why. It just is.", "Okay, a bit more than a quirk. But being completely true brings out the best of quirks, be them on this list or not. Staying true is alluring.", "[...] Mr. Derek appreciates a nice sweatshirt queen, but swap the “shirt” for “pants” and you got yourself another turn-off. [...]", "[...] Mr. Derek appreciates a nice sweatshirt queen, but swap the “shirt” for “pants” and you got yourself another turn-off. [...]" ] }, "parsed_md": "15 Quirks Girls Have That Guys Go Crazy Over \| Thought Catalog\n\nThought Catalog\n\n### Thought Catalog^©\n\nA website dedicated to your stories and ideas.\n\nBrought to you by thought.is\n\n * About\n * Submissions\n * Homepage\n * Popular\n * Latest\n * Writers\n * Books\n * * Terms of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n * Adchoices\n\nOctober 18, 2013\n\n# 15 Quirks Girls Have That Guys Go Crazy Over\n\n#### Derek Marshall\n\nView Comments\n\nContent reported\n\nReport This Article\n\nWhat is the issue?\n\n### 1\\. A Level-headed Sense Of Self-Deprecation\n\nNot having one’s shit together can be very attractive. If it’s balanced\nproperly–i.e., not overdone–it can be breathtaking.\n\n### 2\\. The Knack For Being A Compelling Storyteller\n\nWhen in relationships, girls talk a lot. Being a good narrator makes all the\ndifference–if we’re smitten everytime you open your mouth...well, it’s not the\nworst.\n\n### 3\\. Being A Sweatshirt Queen\n\nIf you can pull off wearing a guy’s oversized sweatshirt, chances are he’s\ngonna wanna hang around all day. Just don’t steal that varsity football ’09\nhoodie!\n\n### 4\\. A Random, Organic Enthusiasm\n\nRandom, unprovoked happiness. Is there anything better?\n\n### 5\\. An Uptight Sense Of Humor\n\nFor the super serious types, who crack joke after joke without seeming to\nknow. It’s a strange game they’re playing. I think the jokes on us–which is\nmore than ok.\n\n### 6\\. Great At Dancing, Unintentionally\n\nThose who did 12 years of ballet need not apply. We’re talking about the\nunprovoked dance party girl, who drags you out onto the makeshift dancefloor\nthat is your apartment kitchen. It’s not supposed to be this fun.\n\n### 7\\. A Happy Clumsiness, That Shows She Doesn’t Take Herself Too Seriously\n\nWhen babies fall or trip, they generally have two reactions–they bawl\nincessantly, or they laugh. Not sure if the same could be applied to\n“beautiful babies” (in the words of Vince Vaughn’s character from Swingers),\nbut there’s always something about a girl who takes something ungraceful and\nturns it into beauty.\n\nShutterstock\n\n### 8\\. A Sexy Accent\n\nNothing to explain here. Think this one goes for both sides of the coin.\n\n### 9\\. A Language Unique To Them\n\nNot like Dutch or Swahili, but with their own unique brand of diction. A girl\nwho can properly pull off a “wazzz poppin!!!” is a rare gem.\n\n### 10\\. Says Things Like “I Really Like Ranch Dressing?”\n\nThe official thing here is “ending declarative sentences with an interrogative\ninflection.” Basically, being completely sure of something but ending in\nquestion form anyway. For some reason, this is great.\n\n### 11\\. Having A Big-Time Obsession With Pizza\n\nDo we need to elaborate on the obvious?\n\n### 12\\. The Innocent Hair Twirl\n\nWhen it’s all subconscious-like. We don’t like to address it, because\nsometimes you’ll immediately stop. Which ruins the incredible charm.\n\n### 13\\. Cute Hat Wearer\n\nNot all the time. But a girl who can rock a winter beanie, or her man’s Yankee\ncap, is a girl with options.\n\n### 14\\. Tells A Joke, Never Smiles\n\nA ruthless staredown, like a comedian who doesn’t laugh at her jokes. Blunt,\ndry humor can go a long way. Why is this attractive? I guess it doesn’t really\nmatter why. It just is.\n\n### 15\\. Is a Genuine Person\n\nOkay, a bit more than a quirk. But being completely true brings out the best\nof quirks, be them on this list or not. Staying true is alluring.\n\n### Want more lists like this one? Check out our book here.\n\n# Derek Marshall\n\n## Dude who writes about relationships and other things. Enjoy cold beer and\nmost other things people talk about in ...\n\nCataloged in Attraction, Attractiveness, Girls, Quirky\n\n### More from Thought Catalog\n\n#### 16 Sassy Quotes That Prove It’s Not Always A Bad Thing To Get Into\nTrouble\n\n#### By Violet Benson\n\n#### 15 Men On The One Personality Trait That Makes A Woman Totally\nIrresistible\n\n#### By Tatiana Pérez\n\n#### I Like You Because You Think I’m Funny\n\n#### By Benjamin Rosenstock\n\n#### I’m A Girl Who’d Rather Hang Out With Guys\n\n#### By Jocelyn Tannenbaum\n\n#### 6 Things To Know Before You Fall In Love With A Woman Who Has A Dirty\nSense Of Humor\n\n#### By Rebecca Jane Stokes\n\n#### All Women Are ‘Real’ Women\n\n#### By Rachel Yang\n\n### Derek’s Recent Articles\n\n * 12 Annoying Things About Breaking Up In The Digital Age (That Nobody Really Thinks About)\n\n * 45 Guys Share The One Thing They Judge Girls On Immediately (But Never Admit To)\n\n * Barcabulary: The 12 New Words You Need To Know\n\n * 5 Common Relationship Issues, And How To Fix Them\n\n * 8 Things Guys Say Vs. What They Really Mean (Written By A Guy)\n\n### Popular\n\n * This Is How You Love Someone Who Constantly Overthinks\n\n#### By Lauren Jarvis-Gibson\n\n * This Is How You Break Hearts, Based On Your Zodiac Sign\n\n#### By Nicole Tarkoff\n\n * 39 Things Women Will Just NEVER Understand About Being A Man\n\n#### By Lorenzo Jensen III\n\n * The 3 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Husbands\n\n#### By Kris Miller\n\n * Men Don’t Realize How Much These 50 Little Things Mean To Women\n\n#### By Holly Riordan\n\n### Thought Catalog Videos\n\n * http://setoshino.wordpress.com Setoshino\n\nReblogged this on The World Without Us.\n\n * http://thoughtcatalog.com/rachel-hodin/2013/10/20-quirks-girls-have-that-guys-cant-stand/ 20 Quirks Girls Have That Guys Can’t Stand \| Thought Catalog\n\n[...] Mr. Derek appreciates a nice sweatshirt queen, but swap the “shirt” for\n“pants” and you got yourself another turn-off. [...]\n\n * http://www.itmakesmestronger.com/2013/10/20-quirks-girls-have-that-guys-can%e2%80%99t-stand/ Only L<3Ve @ ItMakesMeStronger.com\n\n[...] Mr. Derek appreciates a nice sweatshirt queen, but swap the “shirt” for\n“pants” and you got yourself another turn-off. [...]\n\n * http://marvinmathew.wordpress.com Marvin Mathew\n\nReblogged this on Marvin Mathew and commented: For certain\n\nblog comments powered by Disqus\n\n# Thought Catalog\n\n## A website by Thought.is\n\n * Shop Catalog\n * Quote Catalog\n * Thought Catalog Books\n\n© 2017 The Thought & Expression Company, LLC. All rights reserved. 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Be independent and live the concept in the letter and spirit. Independence makes you emotionally and financially strong. Besides, men are more attracted to independent women than others.", "WomanIn.me is the online women's magazine for health, wellness, beauty, fashion, parenting, career, kids and many more. For Women by women.", "The online women's magazine for fashion, make up, beauty, nails, shoes, hair, love, dating, relationship, wedding, parenting, health, lifestyle, tattoo, kids, careers, jobs, celebrities, news and many more for women by women." ] }, "parsed_md": "10 Tips on How to Make a Guy go Crazy Over you - Woman In Me\n\n * Home\n * Beauty\n * Fashion\n * Hair\n * Plus Size\n * Makeup\n * Shoes\n * Nails\n * More\n\n * Celebrity\n * Love\n * Diet\n * Lifestyle\n * Skincare\n * Wedding\n * Bags\n * Gift Ideas\n * Health\n * Parenting\n * Pregnancy\n\n### Love\n\n# 10 Tips on How to Make a Guy go Crazy Over you\n\nBy Woman In Me \| May 17, 2013\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\nShare\n\nShare\n\n0 comments\n\nPrev1 and 10Next\n\nWe may never say it out loud, but it is every woman’s secret desire to grab\nthe attention of men. Every time you walk into a room, you wish you could turn\nheads. But, dear girl attracting attention is not only about being dressed to\nperfection. As a matter of fact not every man picks his woman based solely on\nappearance.\n\nYou will be surprised to learn that men often prefer the ones who are simple\nand non-pushy; one who shows that her life is complete even without a guy. So,\nif you want to make a guy go crazy over you, here’s what you should do.\n\n## 1\\. Be independent\n\nWe’ve live in a century that boasts of gender equality. Be independent and\nlive the concept in the letter and spirit. Independence makes you emotionally\nand financially strong. Besides, men are more attracted to independent women\nthan others.\n\nPrev1 and 10Next\n\n### Comments\n\ncomments\n\nRelated Itemsappearanceeveryday lifehow to make guy crazy about youhow to make\nman crazy about youloveprizesrelationshipspirit\n\nWoman In Me\n\nWomanIn.me is the online women's magazine for health, wellness, beauty,\nfashion, parenting, career, kids and many more. 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7,303,889	How To Keep Cats Off Furniture	To keep cats off of furniture, try placing some aluminum foil or double-sided tape on the furniture, which cats don't like to step on. You can also try setting a baking sheet on the edge of the furniture so when your cat jumps up it falls down and makes a loud noise. There are also commercial cat repellents you can spray your furniture with that will make it unappealing to your cat. Make sure your cat has plenty of space to play and some scratching posts so it's less tempted to climb on your furniture.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20190323053236/https://icatcare.org/advice/playing-your-cat", "http://web.archive.org/web/20200922025334/https://www.adventurecats.org/backcountry-basics/how-to-clicker-train-a-cat/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210609095342/http://www.petfinder.com/cats/cat-problems/keeping-cats-off-counters/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20150105035854/http://petpeepee.wordpress.com:80/2012/04/21/5-tips-to-keep-cats-off-the-furniture/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20201109005539/https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-keep-cats-off-countertops-200706", "http://web.archive.org/web/20201001050845/https://atozpetcare.com/keep-cats-off-furniture/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20200925091850/https://catbehaviorassociates.com/the-squirt-bottle-controversy/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20200815115242/http://thestir.cafemom.com/home_garden/171773/5_tricks_to_stop_cats" ]	train	2,417	[ { "original_url": "https://icatcare.org/advice/playing-your-cat", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190323053236/https://icatcare.org/advice/playing-your-cat", "parsed_text": { "title": "International Cat Care", "passages": [ "Most cats enjoy interacting with their owner and playing is a great way to develop the bond between you and your pet.", "Play for a kitten, like any other young animal, is essential for its development to maturity and for the majority of adult cats, it is a pleasurable part of domestic life. As a cat ages, its mobility and energy may lessen but gentle games can still be enjoyed by both cat and owner.", "Owners’ involvement in play can range from a simple game of ball to focused training (involving ‘clicker’ rewards) over a period of months. Much will depend on the nature of the cat and the time you wish to devote to your pet.", "Cats which never go outside will need plenty of stimulation and play, particularly when young, to prevent them becoming bored. The owner of such a cat needs to be aware of their responsibility to ensure that the cat’s mental needs, as well as it physical ones, are met. A cat which has access to the great outdoors will find plenty of interest – walls and trees to climb, prey to stalk, leaves to chase and possibly other feline company.", "Cats vary in their motivation to play but all cats, if provided with the right opportunity, will play and benefit from the opportunity to do so, no matter what age. Understanding the specific likes and dislikes of your own individual will enable you to provide the best possible opportunities for play. Your cat’s receptivity to play will depend on its routines and natural activity rhythms.", "Toys can appeal to all the feline senses – sight, sound, scent, touch and taste. Movement is a great stimulus and most toys are designed to be used actively in one way or another. Gentle noise (for example, a tinkling bell firmly concealed in a ball) may attract, but some cats will be alarmed by more strident noises. Catnip (dried catmint plant) rubbed on a plastic toy or secreted within a stuffed toy is of particular importance for blind cats and will appeal to the majority. Some cat toys feature different fabrics which encourage cats to rake their claws or rub their necks.", "Each cat will have specific likes and dislikes regarding toys and these will be based on some or all of the following:", "Establishing what stimulates your cat is based on trial and error, although some commercially available toys have majority appeal, such as those that contain high quality dried catnip (using the dried flowers and leaves of the catmint plant only), fishing rod toys with feathers on the end, small objects on wire that move erratically and small, fur mice. Even simple toys, such as a ping pong ball, can provide hours of fun and exercise. The ball is light enough not to do any damage around the house and the right size for a small paw to bat. For example, if you have stairs in your home, throw the ball up to encourage your cat to chase it or drop it gently from the top so that your cat sees it bounce from step to step. Even everyday household rubbish, such as screwed up balls of paper, sweet wrappers, string and corks can be transformed into exciting toys that can be chased or tossed from paw to paw.", "Play explores all parts of the predatory sequence: search, stalk, chase, pounce, catch and manipulate. Further research is required to establish whether or not the order and completeness of the sequence is important. It can be observed however that some games/toys can cause frustration if the pounce/catch parts of the sequence are absent, for example, laser pointers, so it is advisable, until proven otherwise, to follow the sequence and mimic the natural circumstances as closely as possible, for example play in short bursts of activity before feeding times and end the game on a positive note when the cat catches the toy.", "It may be possible to identify, particularly if your cat has a high motivation to play, a particularly powerful toy that promotes an instant response every time. This toy should be used randomly to maintain its power. Cats are naturally neophilic (excited by novelty) so toys left out will soon lose their appeal. All toys should therefore be rotated randomly and kept in a sealed bag when not in use.", "Games should be ended on a positive note before your cat gets bored; a strong signal, particularly for the enthusiastic player, that the game has stopped is essential. If your cat appears to become over-excited or over-stimulated by a particular toy, stop that activity and redirect its attention to something else. Any toys that are interactive and require your involvement should not be left out.", "If you have a kitten it is important to teach basic good manners – cats should be discouraged from scratching, clawing or biting. This may be fine when little but as its ‘weapons’ become larger and the cat stronger it can cause damage and certainly pain. Children can be frightened by cats that do this when they haven’t learned to be gentle or to hold back in play. Small feathers or toys dangling on the end of a rod and wire or string keep your hands a safe distance from the claws.", "Don’t forget the oldies too; even elderly cats will enjoy the stimulation and gentle exercise of a game that is adapted to suit their level of mobility. Even if your cat lies down to play it will still be beneficial, both physically and mentally.", "Playtime is more complicated in multi-cat households where one cat may be more motivated to play than others or any tension is present within the group. If a cat is suffering from stress due to social conflict then play, deemed a leisure activity, will be avoided due to the need for heightened vigilance. It is therefore essential to monitor each individual in a multi-cat group and consider factoring in some time in the day to play individually in isolation.", "Cats are more likely to indulge in social play with each other if the environment is conducive to doing so safely. If observed, cats enjoy the opportunity to play in environments where there are obstacles and varying levels to give camouflage, hiding opportunities and the chance to access high places for ‘timeout’. It appears that the opportunity to break the stare in social play fighting diffuses tension and avoids the arousal from escalating to agonistic levels, inappropriate for play. Areas indoors that are designated for play therefore should contain some or all of the following to get the maximum benefits:", "All objects should be positioned in such a way that each cat can move around it and approach from any angle.", "It may be necessary on occasions to intervene in social play between cats that has escalated and risks injury to either party. It is advisable not to physically intervene using arms or legs as, in a heightened state of arousal, the cats will not distinguish between you and each other and injury is inevitable. If the escalation has not progressed to physical fighting but has reached the stage of direct staring then an opportunity to break the stare, and therefore the view of each other, can be sufficient to diffuse the situation. A suitable intervention would be to use distraction with a fishing rod toy, laser pointer (leading the cat towards a favourite toy) or kick toy (one large enough to be held in the forelegs and kicked with the hindlegs) to gain the cats’ attention by triggering the peripheral vision with rapid movements.", "If the encounter has escalated beyond this point then physical contact can be interrupted by using a blanket or towel thrown over the cats. If the problem persists it may be necessary to seek advice from your veterinarian who may refer you to an animal behaviourist or pet behaviour counsellor to assess the situation and recommend action for long-term management.", "The information provided here has been put together by experts in feline health, behaviour and welfare. However, it is not intended to be used as a substitute for going to the vet." ] }, "parsed_md": "Playing with your cat \| International Cat Care\n\nSkip to main content\n\n# International Cat Care\n\n## Translate this page\n\n## You are here\n\nHome » advice » general care » Keeping your cat happy » Playing with your cat\n\n# Playing with your cat\n\nMost cats enjoy interacting with their owner and playing is a great way to\ndevelop the bond between you and your pet.\n\nPlay for a kitten, like any other young animal, is essential for its\ndevelopment to maturity and for the majority of adult cats, it is a\npleasurable part of domestic life. As a cat ages, its mobility and energy may\nlessen but gentle games can still be enjoyed by both cat and owner.\n\nOwners’ involvement in play can range from a simple game of ball to focused\ntraining (involving ‘clicker’ rewards) over a period of months. Much will\ndepend on the nature of the cat and the time you wish to devote to your pet.\n\nCats which never go outside will need plenty of stimulation and play,\nparticularly when young, to prevent them becoming bored. The owner of such a\ncat needs to be aware of their responsibility to ensure that the cat’s mental\nneeds, as well as it physical ones, are met. A cat which has access to the\ngreat outdoors will find plenty of interest – walls and trees to climb, prey\nto stalk, leaves to chase and possibly other feline company.\n\nCats vary in their motivation to play but all cats, if provided with the right\nopportunity, will play and benefit from the opportunity to do so, no matter\nwhat age. Understanding the specific likes and dislikes of your own individual\nwill enable you to provide the best possible opportunities for play. Your\ncat’s receptivity to play will depend on its routines and natural activity\nrhythms.\n\nSome clues to ideal ‘playtime’ can be evident in your cat’s behaviour,\nincluding:\n\n * Spontaneous play with objects\n * Sudden staccato movements\n * Dilated pupils, ears flattened laterally (no other cat around)\n * Frozen postures, crouched legs\n * ‘Mad half hour’\n * Vocalisation\n\nAssessing your cat’s motivation to play enables you to tailor play to suit its\nneeds. For example,\n\nHigh motivation to play =\n\n * Plays frequently (and spontaneously) with objects\n * Receptive at any time of day\n * Less discriminate about objects chosen for play\n * Rarely tires (you give up first)\n * Destructive, often tearing or consuming toys\n * Responds to ‘conditioned stimulus’, for example, the sound of a drawer opening that contains toys\n\nLow motivation to play =\n\n * Does not play spontaneously with objects\n * Receptive only at specific times of day and circumstances\n * Discriminate about toys chosen for play\n * Tires quickly and needs a great deal of persuasion to start playing\n\n## Games to play\n\nToys can appeal to all the feline senses – sight, sound, scent, touch and\ntaste. Movement is a great stimulus and most toys are designed to be used\nactively in one way or another. Gentle noise (for example, a tinkling bell\nfirmly concealed in a ball) may attract, but some cats will be alarmed by more\nstrident noises. Catnip (dried catmint plant) rubbed on a plastic toy or\nsecreted within a stuffed toy is of particular importance for blind cats and\nwill appeal to the majority. Some cat toys feature different fabrics which\nencourage cats to rake their claws or rub their necks.\n\nEach cat will have specific likes and dislikes regarding toys and these will\nbe based on some or all of the following:\n\n * Texture\n * Shape\n * Size\n * Scent\n * Noise\n * Movement eg, random, quick, stop/start\n * Owner interaction\n * Time of day\n * Location\n * Presence of other cats\n\nEstablishing what stimulates your cat is based on trial and error, although\nsome commercially available toys have majority appeal, such as those that\ncontain high quality dried catnip (using the dried flowers and leaves of the\ncatmint plant only), fishing rod toys with feathers on the end, small objects\non wire that move erratically and small, fur mice. Even simple toys, such as a\nping pong ball, can provide hours of fun and exercise. The ball is light\nenough not to do any damage around the house and the right size for a small\npaw to bat. For example, if you have stairs in your home, throw the ball up to\nencourage your cat to chase it or drop it gently from the top so that your cat\nsees it bounce from step to step. Even everyday household rubbish, such as\nscrewed up balls of paper, sweet wrappers, string and corks can be transformed\ninto exciting toys that can be chased or tossed from paw to paw.\n\n## Types of play\n\nSelf play (solitary)\n\n * Running around\n\nSelf play (object)\n\n * Toys\n\nInteractive play (social with other cats)\n\n * Chasing\n * Play fighting\n\nInteractive play (social with humans)\n\n * Fetch games\n * Wand toys\n * Laser pointer\n\nExplore, search, forage play\n\n * Cardboard boxes\n * Cat activity centres\n * Cupboards, wardrobes\n * Bags\n\nPlay explores all parts of the predatory sequence: search, stalk, chase,\npounce, catch and manipulate. Further research is required to establish\nwhether or not the order and completeness of the sequence is important. It can\nbe observed however that some games/toys can cause frustration if the\npounce/catch parts of the sequence are absent, for example, laser pointers, so\nit is advisable, until proven otherwise, to follow the sequence and mimic the\nnatural circumstances as closely as possible, for example play in short bursts\nof activity before feeding times and end the game on a positive note when the\ncat catches the toy.\n\n## Rules of the game\n\nIt may be possible to identify, particularly if your cat has a high motivation\nto play, a particularly powerful toy that promotes an instant response every\ntime. This toy should be used randomly to maintain its power. Cats are\nnaturally neophilic (excited by novelty) so toys left out will soon lose their\nappeal. All toys should therefore be rotated randomly and kept in a sealed bag\nwhen not in use.\n\nGames should be ended on a positive note before your cat gets bored; a strong\nsignal, particularly for the enthusiastic player, that the game has stopped is\nessential. If your cat appears to become over-excited or over-stimulated by a\nparticular toy, stop that activity and redirect its attention to something\nelse. Any toys that are interactive and require your involvement should not be\nleft out.\n\nPlay should mimic natural predatory behaviour so short bursts of activity at\nfrequent intervals would be most beneficial.\n\n## Playing with kittens\n\nIf you have a kitten it is important to teach basic good manners – cats should\nbe discouraged from scratching, clawing or biting. This may be fine when\nlittle but as its ‘weapons’ become larger and the cat stronger it can cause\ndamage and certainly pain. Children can be frightened by cats that do this\nwhen they haven’t learned to be gentle or to hold back in play. Small feathers\nor toys dangling on the end of a rod and wire or string keep your hands a safe\ndistance from the claws.\n\n## Play and the older cat\n\nDon’t forget the oldies too; even elderly cats will enjoy the stimulation and\ngentle exercise of a game that is adapted to suit their level of mobility.\nEven if your cat lies down to play it will still be beneficial, both\nphysically and mentally.\n\n## Multi-cat households\n\nPlaytime is more complicated in multi-cat households where one cat may be more\nmotivated to play than others or any tension is present within the group. If a\ncat is suffering from stress due to social conflict then play, deemed a\nleisure activity, will be avoided due to the need for heightened vigilance. It\nis therefore essential to monitor each individual in a multi-cat group and\nconsider factoring in some time in the day to play individually in isolation.\n\n## Encouraging social play between cats\n\nCats are more likely to indulge in social play with each other if the\nenvironment is conducive to doing so safely. If observed, cats enjoy the\nopportunity to play in environments where there are obstacles and varying\nlevels to give camouflage, hiding opportunities and the chance to access high\nplaces for ‘timeout’. It appears that the opportunity to break the stare in\nsocial play fighting diffuses tension and avoids the arousal from escalating\nto agonistic levels, inappropriate for play. Areas indoors that are designated\nfor play therefore should contain some or all of the following to get the\nmaximum benefits:\n\n * Cardboard boxes with entry/exit holes\n * Furniture at various heights\n * Tables\n * Cat activity centres\n\nAll objects should be positioned in such a way that each cat can move around\nit and approach from any angle.\n\n## Interventions\n\nIt may be necessary on occasions to intervene in social play between cats that\nhas escalated and risks injury to either party. It is advisable not to\nphysically intervene using arms or legs as, in a heightened state of arousal,\nthe cats will not distinguish between you and each other and injury is\ninevitable. If the escalation has not progressed to physical fighting but has\nreached the stage of direct staring then an opportunity to break the stare,\nand therefore the view of each other, can be sufficient to diffuse the\nsituation. A suitable intervention would be to use distraction with a fishing\nrod toy, laser pointer (leading the cat towards a favourite toy) or kick toy\n(one large enough to be held in the forelegs and kicked with the hindlegs) to\ngain the cats’ attention by triggering the peripheral vision with rapid\nmovements.\n\nIf the encounter has escalated beyond this point then physical contact can be\ninterrupted by using a blanket or towel thrown over the cats. If the problem\npersists it may be necessary to seek advice from your veterinarian who may\nrefer you to an animal behaviourist or pet behaviour counsellor to assess the\nsituation and recommend action for long-term management.\n\n## Advice section:\n\n * Keeping your cat happy\n\n> Donate now Your gift will make the difference\n\nGet Social! 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Perhaps you used the same stern “no” you used to scold your puppy, or maybe you squirted your kitty with a water pistol when she scratched the corner of the couch. It’s likely your cat didn’t even acknowledge the “no” that made your dog tuck his tail between his legs, and your cat probably still scratches the furniture (only now she knows not to do it in front of you).", "Though they don’t respond to punishment, cats can be trained through learning that their behaviors have consequences, a concept known as operant conditioning. One of the most effective methods is done through positive reinforcement and is called clicker training.", "If you’re going to be heading into the great outdoors with your feline friend, it’s best to be prepared for anything.", "What if a sudden noise or an excited off-leash dog spooks your kitty and she bolts? What if she slips out of her harness or darts out of the tent? You’ll sleep a little easier under the stars if you can trust your cat to respond to commands you’ve practiced.", "Such training stimulates a cat’s mind, which can aid in correcting behavioral issues that stem from boredom. Also, as a form of exercise, clicker training can be good for your pet’s health.", "It’s also a wonderful way to engage with your kitty and strengthen your bond. And it can be a lot of fun.", "Dogs are social animals that we bred to fit our needs over hundreds of years, but cats are autonomous creatures that essentially domesticated themselves. Back when we started farming, cats moved in to feed off the rodents attracted to the crops. In other words, they came for the food and stuck around because the perks were good.", "“Historically speaking, cats, unlike dogs, have not been domesticated to obey humans’ orders,” Atsuko Saito and Kazutaka Shinozukain write in “Animal Cognition.”", "First, you’ll need to help your cat establish a connection between the sound of the clicker and a tasty treat, so when you have your kitty’s attention, click the clicker and immediately reward your cat with a small treat or a bite of yummy canned food. This reinforces the positive consequences of the desired behavior.", "Some cats may immediately make the connection between the clicking sound and the treat, but you may need to repeat this process several times for your kitty. After all, cats learn from repetition just like we do.", "Once your cat makes the association, you’ve successfully charged the clicker and it’s time to start working on some behaviors.", "You may want to teach your cat to come to the sound of the clicker, which will be helpful in beginning a training session or if you intend to bring the clicker on outings with your adventure cat. For more information on this, learn how to teach your cat to come when called.", "If you’re using a target stick or something similar, the next step is to teach your cat to follow the target.", "You can do this by placing the target close to your cat’s nose, and when he sniffs it, immediately click and reward the behavior. You can also put a bit of wet food at the end of the target stick to help get your cat’s attention.", "Next, move the target next to your kitty, so he’ll have to turn in order to sniff it. Again, click and reward. Continue this process, moving the target farther away each time, until your cat is following the target.", "Dogs aren’t the only ones who can follow voice commands. Once you’ve charged the clicker, you can teach your cat to sit with or without a target stick.", "If you’re working with a target that your cat has learned to follow, hold it above his head and say “sit.” If you’re not using one, simply move the treat or spoonful of delicious kitty food slowly over the animal’s head and say the command.", "With his nose pointed toward the treat or target, your cat should naturally move into a sitting position. As soon as his rump nears the floor or surface you’re working on, click to indicate the desired behavior.", "Once you’ve mastered the basics of clicker training, you can teach your cat a variety of behaviors, and you may reach a point where you no longer even need the clicker and your cat simply responds to vocal commands. However, just because you can teach your cat certain tricks, doesn’t necessarily mean you should.", "Here at Adventure Cats, we love what cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy calls the “raw cat” and we think we should preserve what makes a cat a cat.", "“I love clicker training for cats ... but once we get to the point where cats are performing tricks for humans it’s just so demeaning to the animal,” Galaxy says in a video. “Animals deserve the same amount of dignity that humans do. At the end of the day, there are 90+ million cats in homes in the United States for a reason: We love them. And we don’t love them because they act like dogs, and we don’t love them because they act like children. I hope we have them in our homes because they act like cats.”", "When you begin teaching your cat something new, start small and reward him for steps he makes along the way. For example, if you want to teach your cat to enter his carrier before you head out for a hike, begin by rewarding him for moving toward the carrier, then for standing next to it and finally for entering it.", "Don’t try to push your cat into the desired position or move him where you want him to go. Your cat’s movements should always be voluntary.", "Never punish your cat. Cats don’t respond to discipline, but they do respond to being rewarded for desirable behavior. Punishing a cat can actually backfire, causing a cat to become stressed or frightened and leading to behavioral problems.", "My cats LOVE their clicker tricks. It is a GREAT way to communicate with them. When they were kittens, they would purr as soon as they saw the clicker come out. Now, they just come running! Here’s what they can do: come, sit, shake, high five, nose to stick (target), beg, turn around, go in their carrying cases upon request, go into their playpen upon request, be wrapped in a towel upon request, wear a harness, cut their toenails. My asthma cat learned to use his inhaler with clicker training, too. I need to come up with some more tricks, because they love learning new things!", "Thank you so much for this and for all of your other great content! Quick question... I would like to adopt two sibling kittens. With two cats, are they trained separately or together? Thanks again in advance!", "I do love this idea, and I’m excited to try it out! But is there a way to use it to reduce bad behaviour? My kitty is a biter...has been since he was little (he didn’t have a litter of siblings around to help him learn), and I would LOVE to find a way to help him get over that.", "About the punishing your cat, I’ve tried to explain that to my parents but they don’t understand/don’t care and they keep yelling and smacking the cats and yell at me when I don’t do the same.", "I will be a first time kitten owner next month and I hope to clicker train her. The above advise sounds very encouraging.", "Can you please recommend a cat clicker that I could buy on Amazon? I heard that they are too noisy. Thanks", "I’ve found the “box” style clickers to have a sharp, loud click which is probably fine for outdoor and/or dog training. The Karen Pryor iClick is quieter and possibly less startling to a cat and the same applies to their Clik Stik combination clicker and target stick. I use the iClick and Clik Stik with my Maine coon and it has worked well. Had tried a box clicker with a previous cat whom I had already trained (using the word “good” instead of a clicker) and he was so startled by the sound it took about a week to get him back to his training sessions.", "I have yet to find treats that my cat likes... She won’t eat ANY of them. I’ve tried at least 5 kinds of bagged treats as well as multiple types of canned fish. Any suggestions??", "What if your cat doesn’t eat treats? I can’t get her to eat anything other than her dry food, and even that she doesn’t get too excited about.", "Not all cats are content to simply watch the world through the window. Meet the fearless felines who accompany their humans on outdoor excursions — from camping and climbing to biking and kayaking — and learn safe and fun ways your cat can become an adventure cat." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to clicker train your cat – Adventure Cats\n\nBy Laura Moss The BasicsOctober 11, 2015\n\n# How to clicker train your cat\n\nSirius has learned how to come, sit and shake through clicker training.\n(Photo: Cody Wellons)\n\nYou may have attempted to train a cat before. Perhaps you used the same stern\n“no” you used to scold your puppy, or maybe you squirted your kitty with a\nwater pistol when she scratched the corner of the couch. It’s likely your cat\ndidn’t even acknowledge the “no” that made your dog tuck his tail between his\nlegs, and your cat probably still scratches the furniture (only now she knows\nnot to do it in front of you).\n\nThough they don’t respond to punishment, cats can be trained through learning\nthat their behaviors have consequences, a concept known as operant\nconditioning. One of the most effective methods is done through positive\nreinforcement and is called clicker training.\n\n#### Why clicker train a cat?\n\nIf you’re going to be heading into the great outdoors with your feline friend,\nit’s best to be prepared for anything.\n\nWhat if a sudden noise or an excited off-leash dog spooks your kitty and she\nbolts? What if she slips out of her harness or darts out of the tent? You’ll\nsleep a little easier under the stars if you can trust your cat to respond to\ncommands you’ve practiced.\n\nClicker training also has numerous other benefits.\n\nSuch training stimulates a cat’s mind, which can aid in correcting behavioral\nissues that stem from boredom. Also, as a form of exercise, clicker training\ncan be good for your pet’s health.\n\nIt’s also a wonderful way to engage with your kitty and strengthen your bond.\nAnd it can be a lot of fun.\n\nLearn more about clicker training from Best Friend Animal Society’s Dr. Frank\nin the video below.\n\n#### Cats aren’t dogs\n\nDogs are social animals that we bred to fit our needs over hundreds of years,\nbut cats are autonomous creatures that essentially domesticated themselves.\nBack when we started farming, cats moved in to feed off the rodents attracted\nto the crops. In other words, they came for the food and stuck around because\nthe perks were good.\n\n“Historically speaking, cats, unlike dogs, have not been domesticated to obey\nhumans’ orders,” Atsuko Saito and Kazutaka Shinozukain write in “Animal\nCognition.”\n\nIn fact, after 9,000 years of living alongside us, scientists have concluded\nthat cats remain only semi-domesticated.\n\nSo if your cat isn’t going to work simply to please you, you’ll have to make\ntraining worthwhile.\n\n#### What you’ll need\n\n * A clicker (a small device with a metal strip that makes a clicking sound) or a clicker app\n * For deaf cats, use a penlight or flashlight in place of a clicker.\n Some treats or food your kitty enjoys\n * Optional: a target stick (or the chopstick or wooden stick equivalent)\n\n#### Charge the clicker\n\nFirst, you’ll need to help your cat establish a connection between the sound\nof the clicker and a tasty treat, so when you have your kitty’s attention,\nclick the clicker and immediately reward your cat with a small treat or a bite\nof yummy canned food. This reinforces the positive consequences of the desired\nbehavior.\n\nSome cats may immediately make the connection between the clicking sound and\nthe treat, but you may need to repeat this process several times for your\nkitty. After all, cats learn from repetition just like we do.\n\nOnce your cat makes the association, you’ve successfully charged the clicker\nand it’s time to start working on some behaviors.\n\n#### What’s next?\n\nYou may want to teach your cat to come to the sound of the clicker, which will\nbe helpful in beginning a training session or if you intend to bring the\nclicker on outings with your adventure cat. For more information on this,\nlearn how to teach your cat to come when called.\n\nIf you’re using a target stick or something similar, the next step is to teach\nyour cat to follow the target.\n\nYou can do this by placing the target close to your cat’s nose, and when he\nsniffs it, immediately click and reward the behavior. You can also put a bit\nof wet food at the end of the target stick to help get your cat’s attention.\n\nNext, move the target next to your kitty, so he’ll have to turn in order to\nsniff it. Again, click and reward. Continue this process, moving the target\nfarther away each time, until your cat is following the target.\n\n#### Teach your cat to sit\n\nDogs aren’t the only ones who can follow voice commands. Once you’ve charged\nthe clicker, you can teach your cat to sit with or without a target stick.\n\nIf you’re working with a target that your cat has learned to follow, hold it\nabove his head and say “sit.” If you’re not using one, simply move the treat\nor spoonful of delicious kitty food slowly over the animal’s head and say the\ncommand.\n\nWith his nose pointed toward the treat or target, your cat should naturally\nmove into a sitting position. As soon as his rump nears the floor or surface\nyou’re working on, click to indicate the desired behavior.\n\n#### Oh, the tricks your kitty could learn!\n\nOnce you’ve mastered the basics of clicker training, you can teach your cat a\nvariety of behaviors, and you may reach a point where you no longer even need\nthe clicker and your cat simply responds to vocal commands. However, just\nbecause you can teach your cat certain tricks, doesn’t necessarily mean you\nshould.\n\nHere at Adventure Cats, we love what cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy calls the\n“raw cat” and we think we should preserve what makes a cat a cat.\n\n“I love clicker training for cats ... but once we get to the point where cats\nare performing tricks for humans it’s just so demeaning to the animal,” Galaxy\nsays in a video. “Animals deserve the same amount of dignity that humans do.\nAt the end of the day, there are 90+ million cats in homes in the United\nStates for a reason: We love them. And we don’t love them because they act\nlike dogs, and we don’t love them because they act like children. I hope we\nhave them in our homes because they act like cats.”\n\n#### Clicker training tips\n\n * Keep training sessions to no more than a few minutes at a time.\n * Click at the right moment to indicate the desired behavior.\n * When you begin teaching your cat something new, start small and reward him for steps he makes along the way. For example, if you want to teach your cat to enter his carrier before you head out for a hike, begin by rewarding him for moving toward the carrier, then for standing next to it and finally for entering it.\n * Don’t click more than once to indicated a desired behavior. Multiple clicks can be confusing.\n * Don’t try to push your cat into the desired position or move him where you want him to go. Your cat’s movements should always be voluntary.\n * Never punish your cat. Cats don’t respond to discipline, but they do respond to being rewarded for desirable behavior. Punishing a cat can actually backfire, causing a cat to become stressed or frightened and leading to behavioral problems.\n\nFor more information on clicker training, visit the ASPCA or Best Friends\nAnimal Society.\n\nAll photos: Cody Wellons\n\n### Share on\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Pinterest\n * Google +\n * LinkedIn\n * Email\n\n### You may also like\n\n#### 7 tips for climbers bringing cats to the crag\n\n#### RVing with cats: What you need to know\n\n#### How to make a hotel room cat-friendly\n\n### 11 Comments\n\n * Jan says:\n\nOctober 25, 2015 at 8:19 pm\n\nMy cats LOVE their clicker tricks. It is a GREAT way to communicate with them.\nWhen they were kittens, they would purr as soon as they saw the clicker come\nout. Now, they just come running! Here’s what they can do: come, sit, shake,\nhigh five, nose to stick (target), beg, turn around, go in their carrying\ncases upon request, go into their playpen upon request, be wrapped in a towel\nupon request, wear a harness, cut their toenails. My asthma cat learned to use\nhis inhaler with clicker training, too. I need to come up with some more\ntricks, because they love learning new things!\n\nReply\n\n * AdventureCats says:\n\nNovember 5, 2015 at 3:13 am\n\nThis is so pawsome to hear! Thanks for sharing!!\n\nReply\n\n * April johnson says:\n\nNovember 25, 2018 at 4:51 am\n\nlots of Pawsitive feedback ..!!\n\nReply\n\n * Jill says:\n\nMay 30, 2017 at 3:14 pm\n\nThank you so much for this and for all of your other great content! Quick\nquestion... I would like to adopt two sibling kittens. With two cats, are they\ntrained separately or together? Thanks again in advance!\n\nReply\n\n * Kaitlyn says:\n\nAugust 6, 2017 at 10:55 pm\n\nI do love this idea, and I’m excited to try it out! But is there a way to use\nit to reduce bad behaviour? My kitty is a biter...has been since he was little\n(he didn’t have a litter of siblings around to help him learn), and I would\nLOVE to find a way to help him get over that.\n\nReply\n\n * Edith says:\n\nFebruary 15, 2018 at 2:53 am\n\nAbout the punishing your cat, I’ve tried to explain that to my parents but\nthey don’t understand/don’t care and they keep yelling and smacking the cats\nand yell at me when I don’t do the same.\n\nReply\n\n * Barbara says:\n\nMay 30, 2018 at 7:04 pm\n\nI will be a first time kitten owner next month and I hope to clicker train\nher. The above advise sounds very encouraging.\n\nReply\n\n * juan says:\n\nJuly 28, 2018 at 10:38 pm\n\nCan you please recommend a cat clicker that I could buy on Amazon? I heard\nthat they are too noisy. Thanks\n\nReply\n\n * Mike says:\n\nOctober 9, 2018 at 10:01 pm\n\nI’ve found the “box” style clickers to have a sharp, loud click which is\nprobably fine for outdoor and/or dog training. The Karen Pryor iClick is\nquieter and possibly less startling to a cat and the same applies to their\nClik Stik combination clicker and target stick. I use the iClick and Clik Stik\nwith my Maine coon and it has worked well. Had tried a box clicker with a\nprevious cat whom I had already trained (using the word “good” instead of a\nclicker) and he was so startled by the sound it took about a week to get him\nback to his training sessions.\n\nReply\n\n * Laura says:\n\nOctober 22, 2018 at 9:41 pm\n\nI have yet to find treats that my cat likes... She won’t eat ANY of them. I’ve\ntried at least 5 kinds of bagged treats as well as multiple types of canned\nfish. Any suggestions??\n\nReply\n\n * Barbara says:\n\nOctober 23, 2018 at 3:18 am\n\nWhat if your cat doesn’t eat treats? 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When Mitch noticed clay particles floating in his coffee mug for the third morning in a row, he erupted. “No more cats on the kitchen table!” he bellowed-and Martha seemed to get the message. But by 7:30 the next morning, Martha’s march began anew. Short of barring her from the kitchen, Mitch wondered how he could put an end to Martha’s “surface shenanigans.”", "Before you can train your cat to stay off a forbidden surface, you must decipher why she’s drawn to it in the first place. Whether tabletops, counters or infant changing tables, cats like high platforms from which they can view their territory. If these surfaces provide other pleasures, as well, all the better. Is there leftover food on the stove? Is the kitchen table next to the window that overlooks the birdbath? Is the changing table warm, cozy and comfortably padded? When surfaces offer such tempting rewards, it’s hard to convince a cat to keep away.", "First, remove the rewards that make a surface so appealing. If your cat enjoys snacking on crusty remains left in cooking pans, let them soak in the sink before sitting down to a meal. If she likes to lounge on the sunlit windowsill at the end of the kitchen table, “remove” the rewarding sunshine by pulling the shades down or putting up shutters.", "Compromising Positions Next, offer alternatives. If birdwatching is rewarding for your indoor cat, set up a feeder or birdbath near a windowsill that you don’t mind her sitting on-in the family room or home office, perhaps. Don’t complain that she perches upon forbidden surfaces if you haven’t provided her with some that she can use. Multilevel scratching posts-complete with resting areas and hideouts-make perfect viewing platforms for territory surveillance. As for the counter surfer looking for food rewards, if she’s healthy and fit, feel free to share the occasional leftover-but put the goodies in her bowl. Don’t let her eat straight out of the pan.", "Cats are creatures of habit. They will repeat behaviors until new ones are established-so break the routine. Martha had been watching birds from the kitchen windowsill for years, and it would take more than some shouting and shoving to interrupt her routine. If she found herself shut out of the kitchen every morning, however, Martha would most likely develop a new habit. She would probably scratch and cry at the door for the first week, but if that didn’t work-even if she became increasingly obnoxious as her efforts intensified-she would eventually seek out something more rewarding. Perhaps birdwatching from that newly padded windowsill in the bedroom would prove more pleasurable.", "Unwelcome Mats Make the off-limits surface unwelcoming. Cats have tactile preferences; most do not like surfaces that are sticky, slick, cold or prickly. If your cat likes to nap in an empty crib, place a crib-sized sheet of cardboard, covered with doublesided tape, atop the mattress. For at least two weeks, leave the cardboard in place whenever the crib is not in use, and the cat will most likely seek out a more comfortable space. Thick plastic sheeting, upside-down plastic rug protectors and tinfoil are all coverups cats don’t like. Noisemaking motion sensors, flashing lights and water or citronella sprays may serve a similar purpose. Note: If your cat is skittish, tense or easily aroused, do not use a method that employs startling elements- it may provoke her to attack the first living being she meets.", "Sometimes it’s just easier to “manage” the situation. Close nursery doors. Refrigerate leftover food; if your countertops are clean, there’s no reason for the cat to visit. Move the kitchen table away from the window so Martha will have to leap directly onto the windowsill to watch the daily avian frolics. Mitch could also invest in a covered butter dish and drink his coffee from a travel mug.", "There are many ways to address feline surface conflicts; the method you choose depends on the situation, the cat’s persistence and the strength of your resolve." ] }, "parsed_md": "Keeping Cats Off Counters \| Petfinder\n\nSkip to content Favorites\n\nFavorites\n\n * Dog Breeds\n * Cat Breeds\n\n * About Pet Adoption\n\n * Dog Adoption\n * Cat Adoption\n * Other Pet Adoption\n * Happy Tails Pet Adoption Stories\n * Pet Adoption Information\n * Exotic Pets\n * Dog Care\n\n * Dog Adoption\n * Dog Breeds\n * Bringing A Dog Home\n * Dog Nutrition\n * Dog Training\n * Dog Problems\n * Dog Grooming\n * Pet Care Videos\n * Cat Care\n\n * Cat Adoption\n * Cat Breeds\n * Bringing A Cat Home\n * Cat Nutrition\n * Cat Behavior & Training\n * Cat Problems\n * Cat Grooming\n * Pet Care Videos\n * All Pet Care\n\n * Pet Care Videos\n * Dogs\n * Cats\n * Rabbits\n * Horses\n * Birds\n * Small And Furry Pets\n * Shelters & Rescues\n\n * Find an Animal Shelter or Rescue Group\n * Starting A Pet-Adoption Organization\n * Volunteering With Dogs\n * Volunteering With Cats\n * Volunteering With Shelters & Rescues\n * Fostering Dogs\n * Fostering Cats\n * Helping Pets\n\n * Get Involved\n * Read Our Blog\n * Put Petfinder on Your Site\n * Free Widgets & Graphics\n * Petfinder Foundation\n * Videos\n\n * * Dog Breeds\n * Cat Breeds\n * * Overview\n * Dog Adoption\n * Cat Adoption\n * Other Pet Adoption\n * Happy Tails Pet Adoption Stories\n * Pet Adoption Information\n * Exotic Pets\n * * Overview\n * Dog Adoption\n * Dog Breeds\n * Bringing A Dog Home\n * Dog Nutrition\n * Dog Training\n * Dog Problems\n * Dog Grooming\n * Pet Care Videos\n * * Overview\n * Cat Adoption\n * Cat Breeds\n * Bringing A Cat Home\n * Cat Nutrition\n * Cat Behavior & Training\n * Cat Problems\n * Cat Grooming\n * Pet Care Videos\n * * Overview\n * Pet Care Videos\n * Dogs\n * Cats\n * Rabbits\n * Horses\n * Birds\n * Small And Furry Pets\n * * Overview\n * Find an Animal Shelter or Rescue Group\n * Starting A Pet-Adoption Organization\n * Volunteering With Dogs\n * Volunteering With Cats\n * Volunteering With Shelters & Rescues\n * Fostering Dogs\n * Fostering Cats\n * * Overview\n * Get Involved\n * Read Our Blog\n * Put Petfinder on Your Site\n * Free Widgets & Graphics\n * Petfinder Foundation\n * Videos\n\nMain Content\n\n 1. Home\n\n 2. Cats\n\n 3. Cat Problems\n\n# Keeping Cats Off Counters\n\n#### Jacque Lynn Schultz, C.P.D.T., Companion Animal Programs Adviser.\nNational Outreach\n\nEvery morning Martha, a stately Maine coon mix, sashayed across the breakfast\ntable and made a beeline for her favorite windowsill, shedding cat hair into\nthe butter and flinging litter granules from her long furry tail along the\nway. When Mitch noticed clay particles floating in his coffee mug for the\nthird morning in a row, he erupted. “No more cats on the kitchen table!” he\nbellowed-and Martha seemed to get the message. But by 7:30 the next morning,\nMartha’s march began anew. Short of barring her from the kitchen, Mitch\nwondered how he could put an end to Martha’s “surface shenanigans.”\n\nReward Removal\n\nThinkstock\n\nBefore you can train your cat to stay off a forbidden surface, you must\ndecipher why she’s drawn to it in the first place. Whether tabletops, counters\nor infant changing tables, cats like high platforms from which they can view\ntheir territory. If these surfaces provide other pleasures, as well, all the\nbetter. Is there leftover food on the stove? Is the kitchen table next to the\nwindow that overlooks the birdbath? Is the changing table warm, cozy and\ncomfortably padded? When surfaces offer such tempting rewards, it’s hard to\nconvince a cat to keep away.\n\nFirst, remove the rewards that make a surface so appealing. If your cat enjoys\nsnacking on crusty remains left in cooking pans, let them soak in the sink\nbefore sitting down to a meal. If she likes to lounge on the sunlit windowsill\nat the end of the kitchen table, “remove” the rewarding sunshine by pulling\nthe shades down or putting up shutters.\n\nCompromising Positions Next, offer alternatives. If birdwatching is rewarding\nfor your indoor cat, set up a feeder or birdbath near a windowsill that you\ndon’t mind her sitting on-in the family room or home office, perhaps. Don’t\ncomplain that she perches upon forbidden surfaces if you haven’t provided her\nwith some that she can use. Multilevel scratching posts-complete with resting\nareas and hideouts-make perfect viewing platforms for territory surveillance.\nAs for the counter surfer looking for food rewards, if she’s healthy and fit,\nfeel free to share the occasional leftover-but put the goodies in her bowl.\nDon’t let her eat straight out of the pan.\n\nCats are creatures of habit. They will repeat behaviors until new ones are\nestablished-so break the routine. Martha had been watching birds from the\nkitchen windowsill for years, and it would take more than some shouting and\nshoving to interrupt her routine. If she found herself shut out of the kitchen\nevery morning, however, Martha would most likely develop a new habit. She\nwould probably scratch and cry at the door for the first week, but if that\ndidn’t work-even if she became increasingly obnoxious as her efforts\nintensified-she would eventually seek out something more rewarding. Perhaps\nbirdwatching from that newly padded windowsill in the bedroom would prove more\npleasurable.\n\nUnwelcome Mats Make the off-limits surface unwelcoming. Cats have tactile\npreferences; most do not like surfaces that are sticky, slick, cold or\nprickly. If your cat likes to nap in an empty crib, place a crib-sized sheet\nof cardboard, covered with doublesided tape, atop the mattress. For at least\ntwo weeks, leave the cardboard in place whenever the crib is not in use, and\nthe cat will most likely seek out a more comfortable space. Thick plastic\nsheeting, upside-down plastic rug protectors and tinfoil are all coverups cats\ndon’t like. Noisemaking motion sensors, flashing lights and water or\ncitronella sprays may serve a similar purpose. Note: If your cat is skittish,\ntense or easily aroused, do not use a method that employs startling elements-\nit may provoke her to attack the first living being she meets.\n\nSometimes it’s just easier to “manage” the situation. Close nursery doors.\nRefrigerate leftover food; if your countertops are clean, there’s no reason\nfor the cat to visit. Move the kitchen table away from the window so Martha\nwill have to leap directly onto the windowsill to watch the daily avian\nfrolics. Mitch could also invest in a covered butter dish and drink his coffee\nfrom a travel mug.\n\nThere are many ways to address feline surface conflicts; the method you choose\ndepends on the situation, the cat’s persistence and the strength of your\nresolve.\n\nReprinted from ASPCA Animal Watch, Spring 2004, Vol. 24, No. 2, with\npermission from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,\n424 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804\n\n#### Share this Article\n\n * ## More in Climbing and Jumping\n\nKeeping Cats Off Counters\n\nGet tips to keep your little climber off your kitchen counters.\n\n * Keeping Cats Off the Table\n * Read More\n\n## Recently Viewed Pets\n\n## Finding pets for you...\n\n * ### MORE ADOPTION RESOURCES\n\n * Dog Breeds\n * Cat Breeds\n * Home Forever Home New Pet Guide\n * Read Adoption Stories\n\nExplore More\n\n * ### Events near you\n\nBack To Top\n\n * * About Petfinder\n * FAQs\n * Partnerships\n * Terms of Service\n * Mobile Site & Apps\n * Petfinder Foundation\n * Put Petfinder On Your Site\n * Free Widgets & Graphics\n * Press\n * For Developers\n * Contact Us\n * Do Not Sell My Personal Information\n * * Dog Adoption\n * Cat Adoption\n * Other Pet Adoption\n * Search Adoption Organizations\n * Happy Tails Pet Adoption Stories\n * Local Adoption Events\n * Shelters & Rescues\n * Dog Quiz\n * * Dog Care\n * Dog Breeds\n * Cat Care\n * Cat Breeds\n * All Pet Care\n * Pet Care Videos\n * Helping Pets\n * Sitemap\n * Privacy Policy (Updated)\n * About Our Ads\n * Shelter & Rescue Login\n * Shelter & Rescue Registration\n\nTo get the latest on pet adoption and pet care, sign up to hear from us.\n\nSign Up\n\n©2021 Petfinder.com\n\nAll trademarks are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., or used with\npermission.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://petpeepee.wordpress.com:80/2012/04/21/5-tips-to-keep-cats-off-the-furniture/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20150105035854/http://petpeepee.wordpress.com:80/2012/04/21/5-tips-to-keep-cats-off-the-furniture/", "parsed_text": { "title": "5 Tips to Keep Cats off the Furniture", "passages": [ "This entry was posted on April 21, 2012, in Tips, Tricks & How to's and tagged cats and furniture, how to keep a cat off furniture, how to keep cat off furniture, how to keep cats off couch, how to keep cats off furniture, how to keep cats off of furniture, how to keep cats off the furniture, keep cat off furniture, keep cats off furniture, keeping cats off furniture, scat mats, spray to keep cats off furniture. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments", "It is very common that our little feline friends like to jump, scratch and even sometimes, pee on the furniture. This can create a problem not only for the pet parent, but for the family as well.", "Tin Foil Tin foil is a very common technique to keep the cats off the furniture, however, it can easily be moved or blown away. If it’s a small piece of furniture this will work well.", "Plastic Floor Mats for Computer Chairs At your local office supply store, they sell plastic floor mats that will protect your carpet from being destroyed by the computer chair. Fortunately, the opposite side can be used as well. On the opposite side of the plastic mat there are hundreds of little spikes that grip the carpet. These harmless, yet uncomfortable spikes, can be used on the furniture to deter our cats. Their paws are very sensitive and most cats will never step on it more than once.", "Double Sided Sticky Tape As we know, our cat’s paws are very sensitive and delicate. Double sided sticky tape is very uncomfortable to their paws, which makes it a perfect and safe deterrent. Apply strips of sticky tape on the item you don’t want the cats to go on and voila! Warning: Do not place sticky tape directly on leather furniture, it will leave residue that you cannot remove. Tip: Tuck in a flat bedding sheet into the furniture creases and apply the sticky tape to the sheet so it will not ruin the sofa.", "Scat Mats with Voice or Electricity There are two kinds of scat mats that are successful in deterring cats from jumping on the furniture. One is the voice scat mat- when the cat jumps or steps on it, it makes a loud noise that scares the cat away. This may not work on all cats if they don’t care about loud noises and you may want to use this for a short amount of time; the loud noise will create a fear for the cat of other loud noises. The other is the electricity scat mat that delivers a small surge of electricity. This is pretty harmless even though it doesn’t sound like it. It’s the same kind of shock that we get when we touch our cars in dry weather, very small but unpleasant. Most of the scat mats can even be adjusted. Sites that carry scat mats: http://www.safepetproducts.com/scat-mat-for-cats-and-dogs.html?gclid=CKHpoL-zxq8CFZNdtgod926LYw Scarm Sonic Dog & Cat deterrentshttp://lovelydog.info/dog-beds-furniture/dog-furniture/sofa-scram-sonic-dog-cat-deterrent-repellent-mat.html (These are only the opinions of PetPeePee, we do not guarantee anything in regards to the sites listed above.)", "And lastly, Putting Other Pieces of Furniture on the Main Item Putting chairs, coffee tables and other items on the furniture will most likely deter any pet. You can even try tying down the pieces so the cats can’t push it down.", "Because we are a natural and pet friendly conscious company, we never recommend using any chemicals, smells /fumes. These may work with some cats, but other cats can have allergic reactions to the smells/fumes or even to the touch of it. Natural oils may work, but these dissipate over time and over-use can create even more problems.", "We use sheets of newspaper on our dining chairs which is effective and easy to put away or replace when you need to sit Down!", "Wow! That’s a great piece of advice, does this work 100% or do they sometimes like to sit on it?", "RT @SoDogGoneFunny: \"I poured spot remover on my dog. Now he's gone.\" ~ Steven Wright #dog #quotes 2 years ago" ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Tips to Keep Cats off the Furniture \| PetPeePee's Blog\n\n# PetPeePee's Blog\n\n## Blog about all things dogs and cats with a little concentration on\neffective ways to remove urine odor.\n\n## 5 Tips to Keep Cats off the Furniture\n\nThis entry was posted on April 21, 2012, in Tips, Tricks & How to's and tagged\ncats and furniture, how to keep a cat off furniture, how to keep cat off\nfurniture, how to keep cats off couch, how to keep cats off furniture, how to\nkeep cats off of furniture, how to keep cats off the furniture, keep cat off\nfurniture, keep cats off furniture, keeping cats off furniture, scat mats,\nspray to keep cats off furniture. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments\n\nIt is very common that our little feline friends like to jump, scratch and\neven sometimes, pee on the furniture. This can create a problem not only for\nthe pet parent, but for the family as well.\n\nHere are 5 quick and harmless tricks to keep your cats from getting on the\nfurniture.\n\n 1. Tin Foil Tin foil is a very common technique to keep the cats off the furniture, however, it can easily be moved or blown away. If it’s a small piece of furniture this will work well.\n 2. Plastic Floor Mats for Computer Chairs At your local office supply store, they sell plastic floor mats that will protect your carpet from being destroyed by the computer chair. Fortunately, the opposite side can be used as well. On the opposite side of the plastic mat there are hundreds of little spikes that grip the carpet. These harmless, yet uncomfortable spikes, can be used on the furniture to deter our cats. Their paws are very sensitive and most cats will never step on it more than once.\n 3. Double Sided Sticky Tape As we know, our cat’s paws are very sensitive and delicate. Double sided sticky tape is very uncomfortable to their paws, which makes it a perfect and safe deterrent. Apply strips of sticky tape on the item you don’t want the cats to go on and voila! Warning: Do not place sticky tape directly on leather furniture, it will leave residue that you cannot remove. Tip: Tuck in a flat bedding sheet into the furniture creases and apply the sticky tape to the sheet so it will not ruin the sofa.\n 4. Scat Mats with Voice or Electricity There are two kinds of scat mats that are successful in deterring cats from jumping on the furniture. One is the voice scat mat- when the cat jumps or steps on it, it makes a loud noise that scares the cat away. This may not work on all cats if they don’t care about loud noises and you may want to use this for a short amount of time; the loud noise will create a fear for the cat of other loud noises. The other is the electricity scat mat that delivers a small surge of electricity. This is pretty harmless even though it doesn’t sound like it. It’s the same kind of shock that we get when we touch our cars in dry weather, very small but unpleasant. Most of the scat mats can even be adjusted. Sites that carry scat mats: http://www.safepetproducts.com/scat-mat-for-cats-and-dogs.html?gclid=CKHpoL-zxq8CFZNdtgod926LYw Scarm Sonic Dog & Cat deterrentshttp://lovelydog.info/dog-beds-furniture/dog-furniture/sofa-scram-sonic-dog-cat-deterrent-repellent-mat.html (These are only the opinions of PetPeePee, we do not guarantee anything in regards to the sites listed above.)\n 5. And lastly, Putting Other Pieces of Furniture on the Main Item Putting chairs, coffee tables and other items on the furniture will most likely deter any pet. You can even try tying down the pieces so the cats can’t push it down.\n\nThings Not Recommended to Use\n\nBecause we are a natural and pet friendly conscious company, we never\nrecommend using any chemicals, smells /fumes. These may work with some cats,\nbut other cats can have allergic reactions to the smells/fumes or even to the\ntouch of it. Natural oils may work, but these dissipate over time and over-use\ncan create even more problems.\n\nWhat have you used to deter your cats from jumping on the sofa or couch? Was\nthis article helpful?\n\n### Share this:\n\n * Email\n * Print\n\n### Like this:\n\nLike Loading...\n\n### Related\n\n## 2 thoughts on “5 Tips to Keep Cats off the Furniture”\n\n 1. AT says:\n\nJuly 14, 2012 at 1:55 am\n\nWe use sheets of newspaper on our dining chairs which is effective and easy to\nput away or replace when you need to sit Down!\n\nReply\n\n * Arbel Martin says:\n\nJuly 19, 2012 at 7:49 pm\n\nWow! That’s a great piece of advice, does this work 100% or do they sometimes\nlike to sit on it?\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n# Categories\n\n * Examiner.com Articles\n * How PetPeePee Works\n * Pets & Pee 411\n * Stories from the hydrant\n * Tips, Tricks & How to's\n\n# Recent Posts\n\n * PetPeePee is hitting the road!\n * Natural Air Purification Technique\n * Natural Dog Food for a Healthy Pup\n * Homemade dog treats that you and your pet will love!\n * Product Review on Examiner.com- Leather Dog Collars and Leashes\n\n# Like Us!\n\n# Follow Us On Twitter!\n\n * Drones watch out for Rhino poachers. Check it out here! treehugger.com/clean-technolo... 1 year ago\n * RT @SoDogGoneFunny: \"I poured spot remover on my dog. Now he's gone.\" ~ Steven Wright #dog #quotes 2 years ago\n\nFollow @PetPeePee\n\n# Sign up for our Email Blasts\n\nSign up here for monthly updates, offers, coupons and specials! 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Soon later, their beloved cat does its business in the litter box, licks itself a bit, and proceeds to hop up on the kitchen counters right where your dinner is being made.", "The cat wanders all over the counters, pausing now and then to lick and paw particularly interesting spots, perhaps even nosing the ingredients. Particularly bold and limber cats will step over the prepared food, forcing you to imagine the hair and kitty litter they’re leaving behind.", "You as a guest are eternally grateful for your hosts’ generosity and good company, but you’re no longer psyched about the dinner aspect of the dinner party.", "There might be moments when you might want to allow your furball to have free rein of the countertops, but there are also some instances when it’s best to set up the kitty equivalent of a “keep off” sign.", "Let’s start out with an excellent quote from the ASPCA: Rather than spraying your cat with water when they jump on a forbidden counter, “arrange for the environment to punish your cat directly.” “Balance some lightweight cookie sheets on the edge of the counter. When your cat jumps up, she’ll land on the sheets. They’ll move and possibly topple over, making some unpleasant noise while she leaps back onto the floor.”", "If you don’t want your cats on your cookie sheets and your cookie sheets on the floor (or if you only own one cookie sheet), Huffington Post recommends using cheap, recyclable aluminum foil.", "This Old House notes that cats hate the feel of sandpaper underfoot, so you could lay it on your counters when you’re not cooking.", "If your counters are your cat’s idea of a little piece of heaven, Petfinder recommends simple ways to make them less enjoyable, like pulling down the blinds to block the basking sun — and the view of the bird feeder.", "According to The Nest’s Pet column, a peppermint solution can be sprayed on countertops to deter cats — and to make your kitchen minty fresh.", "One of my favorite solutions comes from Pawnation: “Some experts recommend clicker training. This method involves training your cat to jump off the counter on a cue word, like �?off’. When the cat follows your cue, click the clicker, then reward your cat with a treat.” Positive reinforcement!", "If your cats do occasionally traipse around your countertops, VetStreet wants you to protect your health —and the health of your guests — by cleaning the surfaces thoroughly before preparing food. Hot water, soap, and an antibacterial agent should do the trick.", "After many happy years living in tiny apartments in big cities, Tess has found herself in a little house on the prairie. For real." ] }, "parsed_md": "Tips for Keeping Cats Off Kitchen Counters \| Apartment Therapy\n\nNewsletters\n\nLiving\n\ncleaning\n\nPets at Home\n\n# Simple Ways to Keep Cats Off Your Kitchen Counters\n\nby Tess Wilson\n\npublished Mar 7, 2014\n\nSaveComments\n\nWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we\nmay earn a commission.\n\nSavePin It See More Images\n\n(Image credit: Jacqueline Marque)\n\nAn all-too-familiar dinner party scenario: At the home of friends, you’re\nsipping a glass of wine while your hosts put the finishing touches on dinner.\nSoon later, their beloved cat does its business in the litter box, licks\nitself a bit, and proceeds to hop up on the kitchen counters right where your\ndinner is being made.\n\nThe cat wanders all over the counters, pausing now and then to lick and paw\nparticularly interesting spots, perhaps even nosing the ingredients.\nParticularly bold and limber cats will step over the prepared food, forcing\nyou to imagine the hair and kitty litter they’re leaving behind.\n\nRelated: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning the Kitchen, and Everything in It\n\nYou as a guest are eternally grateful for your hosts’ generosity and good\ncompany, but you’re no longer psyched about the dinner aspect of the dinner\nparty.\n\n## How to Keep Cats Off Counters\n\nThere might be moments when you might want to allow your furball to have free\nrein of the countertops, but there are also some instances when it’s best to\nset up the kitty equivalent of a “keep off” sign.\n\nSo what’s a devoted cat-lover to do?\n\n * Let’s start out with an excellent quote from the ASPCA: Rather than spraying your cat with water when they jump on a forbidden counter, “arrange for the environment to punish your cat directly.” “Balance some lightweight cookie sheets on the edge of the counter. When your cat jumps up, she’ll land on the sheets. They’ll move and possibly topple over, making some unpleasant noise while she leaps back onto the floor.”\n * If you don’t want your cats on your cookie sheets and your cookie sheets on the floor (or if you only own one cookie sheet), Huffington Post recommends using cheap, recyclable aluminum foil.\n * The Humane Society advises making your counters unpleasantly sticky, either DIY-style using double-sided tape, or using readymade products.\n * This Old House notes that cats hate the feel of sandpaper underfoot, so you could lay it on your counters when you’re not cooking.\n * If your counters are your cat’s idea of a little piece of heaven, Petfinder recommends simple ways to make them less enjoyable, like pulling down the blinds to block the basking sun — and the view of the bird feeder.\n * According to The Nest’s Pet column, a peppermint solution can be sprayed on countertops to deter cats — and to make your kitchen minty fresh.\n * WikiHow has similar advice involving black pepper, lemon, eucalyptus, cinnamon, rosemary, and lavender — delicious.\n * One of my favorite solutions comes from Pawnation: “Some experts recommend clicker training. This method involves training your cat to jump off the counter on a cue word, like �?off’. When the cat follows your cue, click the clicker, then reward your cat with a treat.” Positive reinforcement!\n\nSavePin It See More Images\n\n1 / 14\n\nThis is just a gallery of cats on countertops from our House Tours. (Image\ncredit: Mandy Holesh)\n\n## ...And Don’t Forget to Clean Well After Cats Have Been on the Counters\n\nIf your cats do occasionally traipse around your countertops, VetStreet wants\nyou to protect your health —and the health of your guests — by cleaning the\nsurfaces thoroughly before preparing food. Hot water, soap, and an\nantibacterial agent should do the trick.\n\nTess Wilson\n\nContributor\n\nAfter many happy years living in tiny apartments in big cities, Tess has found\nherself in a little house on the prairie. For real.\n\nSaveComments\n\nFollow us\n\nApartment Therapy is a part of the AT Media family. AT Media is Apartment\nTherapy, Kitchn, and Cubby.\n\nGot a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see? Tell us about\nit!\n\nApartment Therapy is © 1994-2020 Apartment Therapy, LLC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://atozpetcare.com/keep-cats-off-furniture/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201001050845/https://atozpetcare.com/keep-cats-off-furniture/", "parsed_text": { "title": "7 Simple Tricks On How To Keep Cats Off Furniture", "passages": [ "If you are wondering how to keep cats off furniture naturally, you are not alone. That has been a problem for countless cat owners and is one of the more challenging aspects of owning cats.", "Cats do not just use the furniture to rest, but may also scratch and tear them. After having spent a large amount of money on home furniture, it is heart-breaking to see your furniture being damaged by your adorable cat.", "It can also be bothersome finding the fur of your cat on your couch, sofa, door mats, carpets and bed and could be even unhealthy.How to keep cats away from furniture? Well, this needs considerable effort on your part.", "Training the cat or your kitten at an early stage can help them keep away from your furniture. Once the cat is familiar with using the furniture of the house, it becomes difficult to train it to keep away from it.", "This is by far the most efficient way to get your cats to avoid your furniture. This is a shortcut of sorts and all it requires you do is put these cat repelling mats where you want your cats to not go. Cats are intelligent creatures and learn which places to avoid quickly. These repelling mats word via different mechanisms and many different companies produce them. I will list my favourite and its details.", "You can place the Scat mat on your furniture, kitchen counters, garden lawn or anywhere you don’t want your cat. The way the Scat Mat works is by discharging a 3-second static pulse whenever your cat steps on it or touches it. Although this small impulse is not enough to harm your cat, it is enough to irritate it and it will find another location to relax. Over a small period of time, the cat realises that your furniture is not a great place for a nap and will start avoiding it.", "4. One 9 volt battery will last approximately up to 6 months or 10,000 activations which means no running costs", "5. The best part about it is that it has an activity Indicator which shows when pets are no longer touching Scat Mat and you can then remove it with confidence that your cat will not use your furniture again.", "Wise pet owners after having noticed their cat using furniture as a toy or bedding should ensure that the cat is trained to avoid doing it.If you are around your house most of time and can dedicate time to train your cat, you can use this method. The first step would be to leave your cat out of the room till they are trained. When you find your feline scratching or using your furniture, say a loud NO. Use of a squirt bottle can prove effective. A lot of people perceive using a squirt bottle to be cruel to a cat. So, use it only after other measures fail. Just keep a squirt bottle with water and spray it on the cat whenever it starts to scratch your furniture. After a while, the pet understands that the furniture is out of bounds.", "Sprays are available in the market that comes with repelling smells that the cats don’t like. These often include herbs, oils, lemon and cinnamons that are not harmful for pets. Simply, spray the furniture regularly. These come under various brand names.", "a)No scratch cat spray from Lion Tamer is one of the popular ones that work effectively. It is made from a floral blend of aromas which feel pleasant to humans but unpleasant to the cats. It is also safe for cats and doesn’t cause any harm.Simply spray it once a day on your furniture till your cat stops scratching and going on your furniture. You can also use it to prevent the cat from damaging other areas of your house like plants.", "b)SSS Automatic Cat Deterrent Spray is one of the innovative products in the market. It is great for stubborn cats that refuse to get trained. We all know how unpleasant it is for us to find the furniture damaged after coming home from work. We can’t be around 24/7 to train and keep an eye on the cat. The SSS Cat spray can do this for us. It has motion sensor and automatically sprays the cat when it comes near the furniture. It is easy to setup and you can set it up in all the areas you don’t want your cat to go to. It works great for stubborn cats.", "Double side stickers come handy while controlling pets. Just paste the sticker like a runner on the couch. Whenever your cats try to get onto the couch the tape sticks to their paws making them feel uncomfortable. Gradually the cat stops moving towards the couch and then the tapes can be removed.", "Use a plastic carpet on the furniture, to keep your furniture free from dust and prevent cats from using your furniture. They don’t like the textured surface and will probably keep off your couch, chair or tables that are roofed with plastic covers.", "Rubber runners are another option that can save your furniture. Just measure your sofa or chair and buy one from a home improvement store. Place the runner upside down as the lower portion pricks and the cats find them uncomfortable to walk on. When you use the couch, remove the runner. Eventually, cats learn to avoid the area.", "Use commercially available scratch posts or make one at home and encourage your kitty to scratch on it rather than your furniture.", "My favourite is the scratch post from the trustable brand of Midwest. It has a certain appeal in the design that draws cats to it and gets rid of their itch to scratch.", "Clipping their claws can prove to be effective. Indoor cats do not have the exercise to wear their claws and hence clipping claws can help to avoid damage to your furniture. Ensure that you take your cat to the vet to clip their claws as it could lead to infection and pain at times. Trimming the nails should be used as a last resort as it is unnatural for a cat to be without its claws which make it difficult for the cat in its regular activities.", "Trimming a cat’s nail is a delicate process as the blood vessel is present in the nail and you need to avoid clipping it and hence you should not attempt it at home and leave it to the professionals if you don’t have any experience in this.", "Cats can scratch anything and everything just to satisfy their scratching instincts. There are no hard and fast rules. They can get onto your couch, damage your carpet and even bring down your upholstery. Cats use their claws to climb onto anything, similarly they scratch to mark their territory. Some like to scratch on vertical surfaces and others on horizontal structures.", "There may be no reason for a cat to scratch. They often do it to mark territory, to remove the outer dead layer of their skin and because they simply enjoy it. If they enjoy the scratching post enough, they may lose interest in your furniture.", "Always remember that your kitty is your lovable pet and it takes time for them to get accustomed to your home. Do not yell or hit your pet for offensive behavior. What appears wrong to you may not be wrong to a cat. A little care, combined with patiently teaching what they can do will do wonders and eventually your furniture will be safe once again.", "Saniya A is a cat crazy lady who contributes to the content as well as steering the direction of the website. She loves her two cats Snowie and Tom and has much to say in the matters of cat care and training.", "Hello and welcome to the A to Z Pet Care blog. Your source for information on pet care and training" ] }, "parsed_md": "7 Simple Tricks On How To Keep Cats Off Furniture\n\nTwitter Youtube Pinterest\n\nMenu\n\nHome\n\n>\n\nCat care\n\n>\n\n7 Simple Tricks On How To Keep Cats Off Furniture\n\n# 7 Simple Tricks On How To Keep Cats Off Furniture\n\nJanuary 20, 2015 Saniya Ali Cat care\n\nPlease Share\n\nShare Tweet Pin it Reddit Share\n\nLast updated on October 1st, 2016 at 10:29 am\n\nIf you are wondering how to keep cats off furniture naturally, you are not\nalone. That has been a problem for countless cat owners and is one of the more\nchallenging aspects of owning cats.\n\nHow to keep cats off furniture\n\nCats do not just use the furniture to rest, but may also scratch and tear\nthem. After having spent a large amount of money on home furniture, it is\nheart-breaking to see your furniture being damaged by your adorable cat.\n\nIt can also be bothersome finding the fur of your cat on your couch, sofa,\ndoor mats, carpets and bed and could be even unhealthy.How to keep cats away\nfrom furniture? Well, this needs considerable effort on your part.\n\n> Training the cat or your kitten at an early stage can help them keep away\n> from your furniture. Once the cat is familiar with using the furniture of\n> the house, it becomes difficult to train it to keep away from it.\n\n## How to keep cats off furniture naturally\n\nHere are 7 simple tricks to keep your cats off your furniture.\n\n1\\. Use Cat Repelling Mats and Pads\n\nThis is by far the most efficient way to get your cats to avoid your\nfurniture. This is a shortcut of sorts and all it requires you do is put these\ncat repelling mats where you want your cats to not go. Cats are intelligent\ncreatures and learn which places to avoid quickly. These repelling mats word\nvia different mechanisms and many different companies produce them. I will\nlist my favourite and its details.\n\n#### Pet Safe’ Scat Mat\n\nThe Scat Mat in Action\n\nYou can place the Scat mat on your furniture, kitchen counters, garden lawn or\nanywhere you don’t want your cat. The way the Scat Mat works is by discharging\na 3-second static pulse whenever your cat steps on it or touches it. Although\nthis small impulse is not enough to harm your cat, it is enough to irritate it\nand it will find another location to relax. Over a small period of time, the\ncat realises that your furniture is not a great place for a nap and will start\navoiding it.\n\n#### Scat Mat’s features\n\n1\\. It is the most efficient and effective way to deter your cat from your\nfurniture.\n\n2\\. It has a Safe, low-voltage battery-operated system\n\n3\\. It has a simple and transparent design and available in 3 different sizes\n\n4\\. One 9 volt battery will last approximately up to 6 months or 10,000\nactivations which means no running costs\n\n5\\. The best part about it is that it has an activity Indicator which shows\nwhen pets are no longer touching Scat Mat and you can then remove it with\nconfidence that your cat will not use your furniture again.\n\n6\\. It can be used for cats and dogs of all sizes and breeds.\n\n7\\. It is versatile and can be used on the sofa, other furniture, counter tops\nand garden etc.\n\n### Click here to buy the Scat mat from Amazon\n\n### 2\\. Manual Training\n\nWise pet owners after having noticed their cat using furniture as a toy or\nbedding should ensure that the cat is trained to avoid doing it.If you are\naround your house most of time and can dedicate time to train your cat, you\ncan use this method. The first step would be to leave your cat out of the room\ntill they are trained. When you find your feline scratching or using your\nfurniture, say a loud NO. Use of a squirt bottle can prove effective. A lot of\npeople perceive using a squirt bottle to be cruel to a cat. So, use it only\nafter other measures fail. Just keep a squirt bottle with water and spray it\non the cat whenever it starts to scratch your furniture. After a while, the\npet understands that the furniture is out of bounds.\n\n### 3\\. Cat Deterrent Sprays\n\nSprays are available in the market that comes with repelling smells that the\ncats don’t like. These often include herbs, oils, lemon and cinnamons that are\nnot harmful for pets. Simply, spray the furniture regularly. These come under\nvarious brand names.\n\na)No scratch cat spray from Lion Tamer is one of the popular ones that work\neffectively. It is made from a floral blend of aromas which feel pleasant to\nhumans but unpleasant to the cats. It is also safe for cats and doesn’t cause\nany harm.Simply spray it once a day on your furniture till your cat stops\nscratching and going on your furniture. You can also use it to prevent the cat\nfrom damaging other areas of your house like plants.\n\nClick here to buy the no scratch repellant spray from Amazon\n\nb)SSS Automatic Cat Deterrent Spray is one of the innovative products in the\nmarket. It is great for stubborn cats that refuse to get trained. We all know\nhow unpleasant it is for us to find the furniture damaged after coming home\nfrom work. We can’t be around 24/7 to train and keep an eye on the cat. The\nSSS Cat spray can do this for us. It has motion sensor and automatically\nsprays the cat when it comes near the furniture. It is easy to setup and you\ncan set it up in all the areas you don’t want your cat to go to. It works\ngreat for stubborn cats.\n\nClick here to buy the SSS Automatic Cat Deterrent Spray\n\n### 4\\. Double sided stickers on furniture\n\nDouble side stickers come handy while controlling pets. Just paste the sticker\nlike a runner on the couch. Whenever your cats try to get onto the couch the\ntape sticks to their paws making them feel uncomfortable. Gradually the cat\nstops moving towards the couch and then the tapes can be removed.\n\n### 5\\. Use plastic carpet or runners\n\nUse a plastic carpet on the furniture, to keep your furniture free from dust\nand prevent cats from using your furniture. They don’t like the textured\nsurface and will probably keep off your couch, chair or tables that are roofed\nwith plastic covers.\n\nRubber runners are another option that can save your furniture. Just measure\nyour sofa or chair and buy one from a home improvement store. Place the runner\nupside down as the lower portion pricks and the cats find them uncomfortable\nto walk on. When you use the couch, remove the runner. Eventually, cats learn\nto avoid the area.\n\n### 6\\. Use Scratch posts to get rid of the itch\n\nUse commercially available scratch posts or make one at home and encourage\nyour kitty to scratch on it rather than your furniture.\n\nMy favourite is the scratch post from the trustable brand of Midwest. It has a\ncertain appeal in the design that draws cats to it and gets rid of their itch\nto scratch.\n\n### Click here to check it out on Amazon\n\n### 7\\. Clipping nails as a last resort\n\nClipping their claws can prove to be effective. Indoor cats do not have the\nexercise to wear their claws and hence clipping claws can help to avoid damage\nto your furniture. Ensure that you take your cat to the vet to clip their\nclaws as it could lead to infection and pain at times. Trimming the nails\nshould be used as a last resort as it is unnatural for a cat to be without its\nclaws which make it difficult for the cat in its regular activities.\n\n> Trimming a cat’s nail is a delicate process as the blood vessel is present\n> in the nail and you need to avoid clipping it and hence you should not\n> attempt it at home and leave it to the professionals if you don’t have any\n> experience in this.\n\nIf you have the luxury of time, keep a watch on your cat. Frequent tutoring\ncan help you train your humanely and safely.\n\n## What Objects Do Cats Scratch?\n\nCats can scratch anything and everything just to satisfy their scratching\ninstincts. There are no hard and fast rules. They can get onto your couch,\ndamage your carpet and even bring down your upholstery. Cats use their claws\nto climb onto anything, similarly they scratch to mark their territory. Some\nlike to scratch on vertical surfaces and others on horizontal structures.\n\nHow to keep cats away from furniture\n\nThere may be no reason for a cat to scratch. They often do it to mark\nterritory, to remove the outer dead layer of their skin and because they\nsimply enjoy it. If they enjoy the scratching post enough, they may lose\ninterest in your furniture.\n\nAlways remember that your kitty is your lovable pet and it takes time for them\nto get accustomed to your home. Do not yell or hit your pet for offensive\nbehavior. What appears wrong to you may not be wrong to a cat. A little care,\ncombined with patiently teaching what they can do will do wonders and\neventually your furniture will be safe once again.\n\nSaniya Ali\n\nSaniya A is a cat crazy lady who contributes to the content as well as\nsteering the direction of the website. 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It is also the way many people attempt to stop their cats from scratching the furniture. The squirt bottle is used to stop a cat who is getting too aggressive, either with another companion animal or with a human family member. The squirt bottle has become the tool many cat guardians reach for immediately when the cat isn’t acting the way we want him to act.", "aggression cat aggression cat behavior cat behaviorist cat whisperer fearful cat frightened cat kitten training stress in cats think like a cat training 2013-05-06", "Pam Johnson-Bennett is the best-selling author of 8 books on cat behavior. She starred in the Animal Planet UK series Psycho Kitty, and is one of the most popular and sought-after cat behavior experts in the world. \| Read More About Pam \|", "In a multicat home, your cats may be happy sharing one scratching post. In most cases though, one or more cats may... https://t.co/FYPUEoGVr2 4 hours ago", "One reason for elimination outside of the box that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves is location aversio... https://t.co/922BCgNCYb 2020/09/09", "One reason for elimination outside of the box that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves is location aversio... https://t.co/KlcxA2xMI9 2020/09/09" ] }, "parsed_md": "Cat Behavior \| Why Using a Squirt Bottle Doesn't Work\n\nNew Book!\n\n * Cat Vs Cat \| Revised and Updated!\n\n## Answers, Why, When & How of Cat Behavior Issues by Pam Johnson-Bennett Cat\nBehavioral Expert, Pioneer & Best-selling Author\n\nHome \| What's Bugging Kitty? \| Aggression \| The Squirt Bottle Controversy\n\n# The Squirt Bottle Controversy\n\nListen to the audio version of this article\n\nIt looks innocent enough. It’s a little plastic squirt bottle sitting on the\nkitchen counter. In that plastic bottle is plain tap water. That little\nplastic bottle, as innocent as it looks, has become the tool that is\ndestroying the bond you share with your cat. The reason? You’re using the\nsquirt bottle to deter your cat from engaging in any number of behaviors you\ndeem inappropriate or unwanted.\n\n## It’s an Ineffective Tool for Training Your Cat\n\nThe squirt bottle deterrent, in many cat households, has become the popular\nmethod for keeping cats off counters and tables. It is also the way many\npeople attempt to stop their cats from scratching the furniture. The squirt\nbottle is used to stop a cat who is getting too aggressive, either with\nanother companion animal or with a human family member. The squirt bottle has\nbecome the tool many cat guardians reach for immediately when the cat isn’t\nacting the way we want him to act.\n\nPages: 1 2 3\n\naggression cat aggression cat behavior cat behaviorist cat whisperer fearful\ncat frightened cat kitten training stress in cats think like a cat training\n2013-05-06\n\nPam Johnson-Bennett\n\n * tweet\n\n####\n\nBegin Content which keeps this site free:\n\nBegin Cat-related Ad-Content\n\nPrevious: How Appealing is Your Cat’s Water?\n\nNext: Why Does My Cat Need a Puzzle Feeder?\n\n### Like this? 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She\nstarred in the Animal Planet UK series Psycho Kitty, and is one of the most\npopular and sought-after cat behavior experts in the world. \| Read More About\nPam \|\n\n#### @Thinklikeacat\n\n * Thank you to the Conscious Cat for this Review: Cat vs. Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett https://t.co/javhGWO7Cy 4 hours ago\n * In a multicat home, your cats may be happy sharing one scratching post. In most cases though, one or more cats may... https://t.co/FYPUEoGVr2 4 hours ago\n * One reason for elimination outside of the box that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves is location aversio... https://t.co/922BCgNCYb 2020/09/09\n * This simple move may make a big difference. #catwise #thinklikeacat #catvscat #cats #catbehavior #catfood... https://t.co/hTsT8yfoFB 2020/09/09\n * One reason for elimination outside of the box that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves is location aversio... https://t.co/KlcxA2xMI9 2020/09/09\n\n#### Nuzzle us on Facebook\n\n© Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved. \|Nashville TN Web Design by Don Wright\nDesigns\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://thestir.cafemom.com/home_garden/171773/5_tricks_to_stop_cats", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200815115242/http://thestir.cafemom.com/home_garden/171773/5_tricks_to_stop_cats", "parsed_text": { "title": "5 Tricks to Stop Cats From Clawing Your Furniture to Shreds", "passages": [ "Getting your cat to stop scratching is about as pointless as asking a bird to stop chirping or eating worms. Whatever birds do. Scratching is a natural part of cat behavior, just like exploring, knocking stuff over, and peeing in a location that is so not their litter-box.", "When cats scratch, the reasons are two-fold. One, they are trying to dull their nails. Two, they are essentially IM-ing everyone in the house. Scratching is their way of letting everyone know where they are and what they're up to.", "You love your fluffy guy or gal, but sometimes you feel like you're at your wits' end. You've bought lotions and potions and gadgets and nothing seems to work. Allow me to turn on this fan that will accentuate the fluttering of my superhero-like cape -- because I've got tips that could help and they won't cost you a single cent.", "In order to cat-proof your house, you've also got to learn how to understand your cat. They're different than dogs, and the way they express what they need isn't always obvious. Here are 5 easy, free ways to cat-proof your house and understand your feline friend a little bit better.", "A lot of the bad behaviors cats exhibit, like peeing outside of the litter- box, meowing late at night, and a general bad attitude, can be attributed to free feeding.", "Your cat is like you -- they need food at specific times for specific reasons. Jackson Galaxy, cat expert and star of My Cat From Hell, suggests \"playing hard\" with your kitty a few hours before you are ready to sleep. Then they get to eat. Getting that exercise is everything a cat needs, even though they might seem lazy. Put them on a schedule; they will love you for it.", "No, this isn't for spraying your cats -- it's for spraying the rugs, sofa, and curtains they might be mauling. Did you know that cats hate the smell of lemons, rosemary, and cinnamon? Well they do! Combine these with a bit of vinegar and spray on the stuff you want them to avoid. They'll get the message and your house will smell great.", "You wouldn't NOT put locks on those lower cabinets that a baby could reach, why not employ this logic for your cat? It keeps them out of dangerous places and away from food and mischief in general. If your cat keeps wandering in and out of rooms because he's figured out how to open the door -- this might be worth investing in.", "Of course your cat wants to sit -- and scratch up -- your sofa! It's comfortable and warm and cozy. If your cat's scratching and snoozing and you'd rather they weren't, create a den all their own for them.", "Is your beast drawn to fleece? Take that old worn out jacket and re-purpose it as a bed for kitty. Old running shoes need replacing? Dangle them from the doorknob and your cat will soon turn its attention (and nails) to this fun new toy.", "Cats love to be up high. Not surprising the way they are always looking down on us. Make your life a little less stressful -- find another place for Grandma Edith's rare vase collection and give your guy a mantel or windowsill that's all his own." ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Tricks to Stop Cats From Clawing Your Furniture to Shreds \| CafeMom\n\nSuccess\n\n * be_ixf; php_sdk; php_sdk_1.4.18\n * 21 ms\n * iy_2020; im_08; id_15; ih_04; imh_52; i_epoch:1597492362818\n * ixf-compiler; ixf-compiler_1.0.0.0\n * py_2020; pm_08; pd_06; ph_05; pmh_57; p_epoch:1596718625499\n\n * bec-built-in; bec-built-in_1.0.1; bodystr\n * pn_tstr:Sat Aug 15 04:52:42 PST 2020; pn_epoch:1597492362818\n * 0 ms\n\n * be_ixf; php_sdk; php_sdk_1.4.18\n * http://thestir.cafemom.com/home_garden/171773/5_tricks_to_stop_cats\n * http://thestir.cafemom.com/home_garden/171773/5_tricks_to_stop_cats\n\n * Cafemom\n * #### Lifestyle\n\n * search\n\n * Share This Story\n\n * Parenting\n * Lifestyle\n * Entertainment\n * News\n * Mom Support\n * Shop\n * Back-to-School Countdown\n\n# 5 Tricks to Stop Cats From Clawing Your Furniture to Shreds\n\nRebecca Stokes April 29, 2014 at 3:31 PM\n\nHome & Garden\n\n * SHARE on FACEBOOK\n * TWEET\n * PIN\n\nGetting your cat to stop scratching is about as pointless as asking a bird to\nstop chirping or eating worms. Whatever birds do. Scratching is a natural part\nof cat behavior, just like exploring, knocking stuff over, and peeing in a\nlocation that is so not their litter-box.\n\nWhen cats scratch, the reasons are two-fold. One, they are trying to dull\ntheir nails. Two, they are essentially IM-ing everyone in the house.\nScratching is their way of letting everyone know where they are and what\nthey're up to.\n\nYou love your fluffy guy or gal, but sometimes you feel like you're at your\nwits' end. You've bought lotions and potions and gadgets and nothing seems to\nwork. Allow me to turn on this fan that will accentuate the fluttering of my\nsuperhero-like cape -- because I've got tips that could help and they won't\ncost you a single cent.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nMore from The Stir: Cats & Babies: Can They Get Along?\n\nIn order to cat-proof your house, you've also got to learn how to understand\nyour cat. They're different than dogs, and the way they express what they need\nisn't always obvious. Here are 5 easy, free ways to cat-proof your house and\nunderstand your feline friend a little bit better.\n\n1.) Don't Free Feed\n\nA lot of the bad behaviors cats exhibit, like peeing outside of the litter-\nbox, meowing late at night, and a general bad attitude, can be attributed to\nfree feeding.\n\nYour cat is like you -- they need food at specific times for specific reasons.\nJackson Galaxy, cat expert and star of My Cat From Hell, suggests \"playing\nhard\" with your kitty a few hours before you are ready to sleep. Then they get\nto eat. Getting that exercise is everything a cat needs, even though they\nmight seem lazy. Put them on a schedule; they will love you for it.\n\n2.) Make Your Own Spray Bottle\n\nNo, this isn't for spraying your cats -- it's for spraying the rugs, sofa, and\ncurtains they might be mauling. Did you know that cats hate the smell of\nlemons, rosemary, and cinnamon? Well they do! Combine these with a bit of\nvinegar and spray on the stuff you want them to avoid. They'll get the message\nand your house will smell great.\n\n3.) Treat Them Like a Baby\n\nYou wouldn't NOT put locks on those lower cabinets that a baby could reach,\nwhy not employ this logic for your cat? It keeps them out of dangerous places\nand away from food and mischief in general. If your cat keeps wandering in and\nout of rooms because he's figured out how to open the door -- this might be\nworth investing in.\n\n4.) Create a Kitty Fun Zone\n\nOf course your cat wants to sit -- and scratch up -- your sofa! It's\ncomfortable and warm and cozy. If your cat's scratching and snoozing and you'd\nrather they weren't, create a den all their own for them.\n\nIs your beast drawn to fleece? Take that old worn out jacket and re-purpose it\nas a bed for kitty. Old running shoes need replacing? Dangle them from the\ndoorknob and your cat will soon turn its attention (and nails) to this fun new\ntoy.\n\n5.) Clear, Elevated Surfaces Are Your Friend\n\nCats love to be up high. Not surprising the way they are always looking down\non us. 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1,548,297	How To Hold in a Fart	To hold in a fart, clench your butt-cheeks so there isn't enough space between them for a fart to escape. If that doesn't work, try changing positions by standing up or lying down, if you were previously sitting. You can also use one of the most time-tested strategies for holding in farts by leaning slightly forward in a chair with your weight on your toes. For the best results, place both of your hands on the armrests and lift your butt off the seat as you lean forward. However, keep in mind that holding in farts can cause bloating and cramps, so holding them should only be used as a short-term strategy. When you need to release a fart, you can make it as quiet as possible by releasing it as slowly as you can.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20211124013335/https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/rm-quiz-fart-quiz", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210421183906/https://www.oprah.com/health/your-questions-answered" ]	train	1,298	[ { "original_url": "https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/rm-quiz-fart-quiz", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20211124013335/https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/rm-quiz-fart-quiz", "parsed_text": { "title": "All About Farts. Why You Pass Gas", "passages": [ "Any time you swallow air, it can lead to farts. Eating or drinking too fast, fizzy drinks, smoking, and chewing gum can make you do it. But the main cause is the breakdown of food in your gut. The medical name for it is flatulence.", "The change in air pressure can affect more than your ears. To help keep embarrassing gas at bay, watch what you eat before and during your flight. If you know a certain food, like beans, makes you gassy, don't eat it.", "Still worried? You could try underwear lined with carbon. There are several brands available, and they are designed to help filter fart odors.", "Ah, aging! As the years go by, your digestive system slows down. You may get constipated, and being backed up can make you gassy. Some laxatives that help with constipation can cause gas, like ones that contain bran.", "Whether through burping or farting, your digestive system stays pretty busy. If you find yourself more gassy than normal, it’s most likely something you ate. Don’t worry. It should pass.", "Most farts are odorless, but everyone passes smelly gas from time to time. The odor is usually caused by sulfur in your system, and it’s rarely a reason for concern.", "But if it doesn’t clear up and you have other symptoms, like stomach pain, check with your doctor. You could have an infection. Or you may not be able to digest the lactose in dairy products. Or you could have celiac disease -- problems digesting gluten -- which is found in wheat and other grains. Your doctor may recommend diet changes and supplements, or prescribe medication to help.", "Everyone is different, and foods that cause gas for one person may not for someone else. But in general, foods that are high in carbs cause more gas.", "High-fat foods stay in the stomach longer. Cutting back on them can help reduce bloating and discomfort. Less fat helps the stomach empty faster, allowing gas to move more quickly out of you.", "In general, protein doesn’t contribute to gas, but if you have problems digesting lactose, a sugar in milk, dairy products will give you gas.", "These little pills give your digestive juices a boost. They contain natural tools called enzymes that help break down your food. Take these before you eat to help with gas.", "Open a window and let the fart smell float away into fresh air. Lighting matches, spraying perfume, and using air fresheners may cover the fart scent, but they don’t get rid of it.", "Working out will help get rid of any extra air in your system. To help with the amount of gas you pass, do regular exercise. Try this: Tighten your stomach muscles by pulling them in. Imagine you’re pulling your belly button towards your spine. Over time you’ll strengthen those muscles and they can help disguise a gassy pooch.", "If you can’t make it out of the room, don’t clench. Any kind of pushing is going to amplify the sound if it sneaks out. Standing will produce less bang than sitting.", "THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911." ] }, "parsed_md": "All About Farts. Why You Pass Gas\n\nSkip to main content\n\n * Digestive Disorders\n * Quizzes\n\n# Quiz: All About Farts\n\nMedically Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD on February 20, 2020\n\n1 / 10\n\n## Chewing gum can make you gassy.\n\n * True\n\n * False\n\n## Chewing gum can make you gassy.\n\nCorrect!\n\nYou answered:\n\nAny time you swallow air, it can lead to farts. Eating or drinking too fast,\nfizzy drinks, smoking, and chewing gum can make you do it. But the main cause\nis the breakdown of food in your gut. The medical name for it is flatulence.\n\n## Air travel can make you fart.\n\n * True\n\n * False\n\n## Air travel can make you fart.\n\nCorrect!\n\nYou answered:\n\nThe change in air pressure can affect more than your ears. To help keep\nembarrassing gas at bay, watch what you eat before and during your flight. If\nyou know a certain food, like beans, makes you gassy, don't eat it.\n\nStill worried? You could try underwear lined with carbon. There are several\nbrands available, and they are designed to help filter fart odors.\n\n## The older you get, the gassier you’ll become.\n\n * True\n\n * False\n\n## The older you get, the gassier you’ll become.\n\nCorrect!\n\nYou answered:\n\nAh, aging! As the years go by, your digestive system slows down. You may get\nconstipated, and being backed up can make you gassy. Some laxatives that help\nwith constipation can cause gas, like ones that contain bran.\n\n## How many times a day does a person on a normal diet pass gas?\n\n * 5 -10 times\n\n * 13-21 times\n\n * 25-50 times\n\n## How many times a day does a person on a normal diet pass gas?\n\nCorrect!\n\nYou answered:\n\nWhether through burping or farting, your digestive system stays pretty busy.\nIf you find yourself more gassy than normal, it’s most likely something you\nate. Don’t worry. It should pass.\n\n## Bad-smelling farts mean you are sick.\n\n * True\n\n * False\n\n## Bad-smelling farts mean you are sick.\n\nCorrect!\n\nYou answered:\n\nMost farts are odorless, but everyone passes smelly gas from time to time. The\nodor is usually caused by sulfur in your system, and it’s rarely a reason for\nconcern.\n\nBut if it doesn’t clear up and you have other symptoms, like stomach pain,\ncheck with your doctor. You could have an infection. Or you may not be able to\ndigest the lactose in dairy products. Or you could have celiac disease --\nproblems digesting gluten -- which is found in wheat and other grains. Your\ndoctor may recommend diet changes and supplements, or prescribe medication to\nhelp.\n\n## Foods that are high in this are more likely to make you fart:\n\n * Carbohydrates\n\n * Protein\n\n * Fat\n\n## Foods that are high in this are more likely to make you fart:\n\nCorrect!\n\nYou answered:\n\nEveryone is different, and foods that cause gas for one person may not for\nsomeone else. But in general, foods that are high in carbs cause more gas.\n\nHigh-fat foods stay in the stomach longer. Cutting back on them can help\nreduce bloating and discomfort. Less fat helps the stomach empty faster,\nallowing gas to move more quickly out of you.\n\nIn general, protein doesn’t contribute to gas, but if you have problems\ndigesting lactose, a sugar in milk, dairy products will give you gas.\n\n## Dietary supplements (like Beano and Gastro) prevent gas because they:\n\n * Soak up sulfur in your digestive tract\n\n * Break down sugar, making foods easier to digest\n\n * Evaporate swallowed air in your stomach\n\n## Dietary supplements (like Beano and Gastro) prevent gas because they:\n\nCorrect!\n\nYou answered:\n\nThese little pills give your digestive juices a boost. They contain natural\ntools called enzymes that help break down your food. Take these before you eat\nto help with gas.\n\n## The best way to get rid of the smell of a fart is:\n\n * Light a match\n\n * Open a window\n\n * Spray perfume in circles\n\n## The best way to get rid of the smell of a fart is:\n\nCorrect!\n\nYou answered:\n\nOpen a window and let the fart smell float away into fresh air. Lighting\nmatches, spraying perfume, and using air fresheners may cover the fart scent,\nbut they don’t get rid of it.\n\n## Exercise can help you fart less.\n\n * True\n\n * False\n\n## Exercise can help you fart less.\n\nCorrect!\n\nYou answered:\n\nWorking out will help get rid of any extra air in your system. To help with\nthe amount of gas you pass, do regular exercise. Try this: Tighten your\nstomach muscles by pulling them in. Imagine you’re pulling your belly button\ntowards your spine. Over time you’ll strengthen those muscles and they can\nhelp disguise a gassy pooch.\n\n## You feel a fart coming on, and you aren’t alone. It’s best to:\n\n * Sit down and clench the muscles in your bottom.\n\n * Stand up and relax everything before all systems go.\n\n * Hold your breath until it passes.\n\n## You feel a fart coming on, and you aren’t alone. It’s best to:\n\nCorrect!\n\nYou answered:\n\nIf you can’t make it out of the room, don’t clench. Any kind of pushing is\ngoing to amplify the sound if it sneaks out. Standing will produce less bang\nthan sitting.\n\nWhile it may be polite to stifle a fart, you’ll likely feel better if you let\nyour flatulence fly.\n\nYour Score:\n\n010\n\nShare your score:\n\nShare on Facebook\n\nShare on Twitter\n\n0%\n\nShare your score:\n\nShare on Facebook\n\nShare on Twitter\n\n##### Results:\n\nRetake Quiz\n\nShare on Facebook\n\nShare on Twitter\n\nShare on Pinterest\n\nEmail\n\nSources\n\nIMAGE PROVIDED BY:\n\nOliver Brandt\n\nSOURCES:\n\nNational Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse: “Gas in the Digestive\nTract.”\n\nMedline Plus: “Gas.”\n\nThe Nature Conservancy, Planet Change: “No Fooling: Cow Burps and Farts\nContribute to Climate Change.”\n\nGreenhouse Gas Online: “Methane Sources – Termites.”\n\nThink Global Green: “Methane.”\n\nUnited States Environmental Protection Agency, Climate Change: “Overview of\nGreenhouse Gases.”\n\nPommergaard, H. The New Zealand Medical Journal , February 2013.\n\nSuarez, F. Gut, July 1998.\n\nNutritionFacts.org: “Beans and Gas: Clearing the Air.”\n\nUpToDate: “Patient Information: Gas and bloating (Beyond the Basics).”\n\nUtah Digestive Health Institute: “Tips to Help Control Gas and Bloating.”\n\nJohns Hopkins Medicine, Health Alerts, Digestive Health Special Report:\n“You’ve Got Gas and What You Can Do About It.”\n\nSalon: “Dr. Fart Speaks.”\n\nThis tool does not provide medical advice. See additional information.\n\nTHIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general\ninformational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It\nis not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment\nand should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore\nprofessional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have\nread on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency,\nimmediately call your doctor or dial 911.\n\n### Top Picks\n\n * What Are Prebiotics?\n * Common Constipation Treatments\n * Gastroparesis: What to Eat and What to Avoid\n * Newly Diagnosed With Crohn's? Steps to Take\n * Restaurant Heartburn Triggers\n * Experimental Pill for Celiac Disease\n\n### Recommended for You\n\nSlideshow\n\n#### What Is Diverticulitis?\n\nArticle\n\n#### Dining Out? 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Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider." ] }, "parsed_md": "Your Questions Answered!\n\nOPRAH.COM\n\nTrending Stories\n\n * The Very Best Haircut for Your Face\n\n * 9 Small Financial Steps That Will Pay Off Big in the Future\n\n# Your Questions Answered!\n\nBy Dr. Mehmet Oz\n\n1 of 12\n\nWhat is Rolfing? Is it something that could help ease muscle tension?\n\nIf you're plagued by muscle pain, Dr. Oz recommends a technique called\nRolfing, which he describes as \"even deeper than a deep-tissue massage.\"\n\nThis technique, which was developed by Dr. Ida Pauline Rolf, aims to separate\nbound-up connective tissues (or fascia), which link the muscles. \"Rolfing\nliterally releases the joints,\" Dr. Oz says. \"When you talk to folks about the\nimpact it has on them, a lot of them just stand taller. 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7,132,850	How To Get Cat Urine Out of a Mattress	To get cat urine out of your mattress, start by blotting the urine with paper towels to absorb as much of it as possible. When you're done with that, pour 1/2 a cup of vinegar and 1/2 a cup of water onto the stain and let it sit for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, blot the stain with paper towels to absorb any leftover solution. Once your mattress air dries, the urine should be gone!	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20201119165916/http://catcentric.org/care-and-health/removing-cat-urine/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20201202070542/https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/litter-box-problems", "http://web.archive.org/web/20201111214834/https://www.catsofaustralia.com/clean-cat-urine-mattress.htm", "http://web.archive.org/web/20181029123425/http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats/tips/preventing_litter_box_problems.html", "http://web.archive.org/web/20201024062532/https://consciouscat.net/2011/08/29/living-with-cat-allergies-and-cats/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20170518170448/http://cat-world.com.au:80/cat-urinating-on-bed-how-to-clean-a-prevent-it", "http://web.archive.org/web/20201112033256/https://www.petmd.com/cat/care/evr_ct_ultimate-guide-to-eliminating-cat-pee-smell" ]	train	2,376	[ { "original_url": "http://catcentric.org/care-and-health/removing-cat-urine/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201119165916/http://catcentric.org/care-and-health/removing-cat-urine/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Remove Cat Urine: Why an enzyme cleaner?", "passages": [ "Recommendations for home-made formulas to clean cat urine stains are widely circulated on the Internet, and typically include some combination of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Of course, many people unfamiliar with the problem of cleaning cat urine stains simply try to clean up cat pee as they would any other stain, only to find out later it didn’t work. In fact, using traditional household cleaners on cat urine actually “sets” the stain. This makes the stain even more difficult to remove with proper enzyme cleaners.", "There is a strong, legitimate, and chemically important reason to use an enzyme cleaner to clean cat urine stains. Home-made mixtures or typical household cleaners simply do not contain the required ingredients to remove ALL the components of cat urine. Vinegar and baking soda work to neutralize the odor temporarily, and hydrogen peroxide is 30% more oxidizing than chlorine. But cat urine is composed of things that REQUIRE enzymes to break down the chemical bonds.", "When cat urine dries, the urea is broken down by the bacteria. This is what makes it smell like ammonia. As it decomposes further, it releases thiols that make the odor worse. (It is the thiols in skunk spray that make it SO potent and difficult to remove).", "The urea and urobilin/urobilinogin are not hard to clean. Urea, urobilin/urobilinogin, creatinine and the pheromones are water soluble (urobilin is the pigment that causes the color). Traditional household or carpet cleaners will deal with these, and this is why hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, and/or baking soda also appear (initially) to be effective at eliminating the problem. But the problem has not been solved! Uric acid and its salts have been left behind. Uric acid is not water soluble and bonds tightly to whatever surface it touches.", "This is why it is absolutely essential to use a cleaner that can break down the uric acid. Soap, vinegar, baking soda, ammonia, chlorine, and hydrogen peroxide (to name the most common cleaners) simply are not chemically capable of breaking down the uric acid in cat pee. These cleaners and deodorizers only temporarily make the smell go away and appear to work because they do clean up the other components of the cat urine. But when exposed to humidity, the uric acid salts cause the uric acid crystals to reform. This process releases the smell again; not always at levels detectable to the human nose, but the cats’ more sensitive noses can smell it. And the scent of their urine outside of the litter box encourages many cats to continue urinating outside of the box, often with their families left scratching their heads wondering why.", "The only thing that will break down the uric acid to permanently remove the smell is an enzyme cleaner. The enzymes break down uric acid into carbon dioxide and ammonia, both gasses that then easily evaporate. This is why it is also essential to allow the enzyme cleaner to air dry. It needs the “natural” drying time to break down the uric acid salts, allowing the resulting gases to evaporate.", "Not all enzyme cleaners are equally effective. Good enzyme cleaners are typically a bit more expensive. Cheap ones will work, but need to be reapplied over and over (and probably end up costing as much as the more expensive enzyme cleaners). Enzyme cleaners this author is aware of that work well and reliably include Nok Out, Urine Off, and Anti-Icky Poo.", "Of course any cleaner needs to be used properly. Most enzyme cleaners come in a spray bottle. This is deceptive, because just spraying a light layer of enzyme cleaner over a urine stain will not result in complete cleaning of that spot. Cat pee wicks, and unless the enzyme cleaner completely envelopes all of the cat pee, even it won’t work. “Spraying” doesn’t work. Dousing, pouring, and soaking are required when cleaning up cat urine.", "1. Blot up as much of the urine as you can before applying anything. 2. Soak the affected area with the enzyme cleaner. 3. Let the enzyme cleaner sit for 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Blot up as much of the enzyme cleaner as possible. 5. Leave the enzyme cleaner to air dry.", "Covering the area loosely with something is always a good idea. This will not only help prevent the cat from attempting to pee on the same spot while the enzyme cleaner does its work; it will stop family members from stepping or sitting on the wet spot. Some people lay aluminum foil down over the area; other recommendations include an upside down laundry basket or an aluminum baking sheet.", "The same basic procedures apply for an old stain. But be aware that an old stain may require two or three full cycles of enzyme cleaner application (allowing it to completely dry between applications) in order to completely clean the stain.", "Cushions and mattresses can be cleaned! Soak the affected area of the cushion. As mentioned earlier, cat pee wicks, and you must get the enzyme cleaner to wick to all of the same places the cat pee did or it won’t work. If possible, take the cushion outside, blot up as much of the cat urine as possible, then soak the cushion by very slowly pouring the enzyme cleaner on/around the affected area, giving it time to really soak through the cushion. Let it sit for 15 minutes then squish out as much of the excess enzyme cleaner as possible. Finally, blot up what you can (with a lot of towels). If sunny, leave the cushion outside as long as possible while it dries. To continue using your couch for the days it will take your cushion to completely dry, lay aluminum foil down over the couch, put the cushion down, put another layer of aluminum foil over the top of the cushion, and a throw blanket on that. When you’re done for the day, remove the throw blanket leaving the aluminum foil behind to discourage kitty from peeing on it while it completes the drying process. When dry, the smell of cat pee will no longer tempt kitty to pee on the couch.", "To treat a mattress, use essentially the same process as for the couch cushion (you don’t need to remove the mattress from the bed!). Slowly pour the enzyme cleaner on/around the affected area, ensuring it has the chance to really soak in thoroughly. Let it sit for 15 minutes, and then blot up what you can with a lot of towels. Place several layers of clean towels over the area, and then make the bed. Just swap out those clean towels each day (if done properly it will take days to dry). To discourage peeing on the spot while the mattress dries, cover the bed with a large plastic sheet or tarp when you’re not using it, or take a large box, cut it down, and lay it over the top of the bed when you’re not using it.", "Thick cushions and mattresses may require several applications to completely remove the cat urine. The thickness is the issue, and getting the enzyme cleaner to all the same spots the cat pee went is more difficult on the thick things. But rest assured, your couch or your mattress is not ruined if your cat pees on it. You will be able to clean it!", "If you enjoyed this article or found it informative, please “Like” it, “Tweet” it, or share it using any of the buttons below. And don’t forget to check out our FB page, join the discussions in our awesome FB group and follow us on Twitter!" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Remove Cat Urine: Why an enzyme cleaner?\n\n↓\n\n * Check out our exclusive 1-Page Guides!\n\n * What’s Really The Best Cat Food?\n * Raw Feeding Pyramid Guide\n * Prey Model Raw (PMR) Cheat Sheet\n * Prey Model/Whole Prey Bone Guide\n * Prey Model Raw (PMR) Menu Example\n * Whole Prey Menu Example\n\n# CatCentric\n\n## Feline nutrition, general health and behavior. 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Of course, many people unfamiliar with the\nproblem of cleaning cat urine stains simply try to clean up cat pee as they\nwould any other stain, only to find out later it didn’t work. In fact, using\ntraditional household cleaners on cat urine actually “sets” the stain. This\nmakes the stain even more difficult to remove with proper enzyme cleaners.\n\nThere is a strong, legitimate, and chemically important reason to use an\nenzyme cleaner to clean cat urine stains. Home-made mixtures or typical\nhousehold cleaners simply do not contain the required ingredients to remove\nALL the components of cat urine. Vinegar and baking soda work to neutralize\nthe odor temporarily, and hydrogen peroxide is 30% more oxidizing than\nchlorine. But cat urine is composed of things that REQUIRE enzymes to break\ndown the chemical bonds.\n\nCat urine is composed of:\n\n• Urea • Urobilin/Urobilinogin • Uric Acid • Sodium • Other electrolytes •\nCreatinine • Pheromones • Bacteria – typically 5 different strains.\n\nWhen cat urine dries, the urea is broken down by the bacteria. This is what\nmakes it smell like ammonia. As it decomposes further, it releases thiols that\nmake the odor worse. (It is the thiols in skunk spray that make it SO potent\nand difficult to remove).\n\nThe urea and urobilin/urobilinogin are not hard to clean. Urea,\nurobilin/urobilinogin, creatinine and the pheromones are water soluble\n(urobilin is the pigment that causes the color). Traditional household or\ncarpet cleaners will deal with these, and this is why hydrogen peroxide,\nvinegar, and/or baking soda also appear (initially) to be effective at\neliminating the problem. But the problem has not been solved! Uric acid and\nits salts have been left behind. Uric acid is not water soluble and bonds\ntightly to whatever surface it touches.\n\nDue to the uric acid component of cat urine, cat pee has a half-life of six\nyears.\n\nThis is why it is absolutely essential to use a cleaner that can break down\nthe uric acid. Soap, vinegar, baking soda, ammonia, chlorine, and hydrogen\nperoxide (to name the most common cleaners) simply are not chemically capable\nof breaking down the uric acid in cat pee. These cleaners and deodorizers only\ntemporarily make the smell go away and appear to work because they do clean up\nthe other components of the cat urine. But when exposed to humidity, the uric\nacid salts cause the uric acid crystals to reform. This process releases the\nsmell again; not always at levels detectable to the human nose, but the cats’\nmore sensitive noses can smell it. And the scent of their urine outside of the\nlitter box encourages many cats to continue urinating outside of the box,\noften with their families left scratching their heads wondering why.\n\nThe only thing that will break down the uric acid to permanently remove the\nsmell is an enzyme cleaner. The enzymes break down uric acid into carbon\ndioxide and ammonia, both gasses that then easily evaporate. This is why it is\nalso essential to allow the enzyme cleaner to air dry. It needs the “natural”\ndrying time to break down the uric acid salts, allowing the resulting gases to\nevaporate.\n\nNot all enzyme cleaners are equally effective. Good enzyme cleaners are\ntypically a bit more expensive. Cheap ones will work, but need to be reapplied\nover and over (and probably end up costing as much as the more expensive\nenzyme cleaners). Enzyme cleaners this author is aware of that work well and\nreliably include Nok Out, Urine Off, and Anti-Icky Poo.\n\nOf course any cleaner needs to be used properly. Most enzyme cleaners come in\na spray bottle. This is deceptive, because just spraying a light layer of\nenzyme cleaner over a urine stain will not result in complete cleaning of that\nspot. Cat pee wicks, and unless the enzyme cleaner completely envelopes all of\nthe cat pee, even it won’t work. “Spraying” doesn’t work. Dousing, pouring,\nand soaking are required when cleaning up cat urine.\n\nTo properly use an enzyme cleaner on a fresh stain:\n\n1\\. Blot up as much of the urine as you can before applying anything. 2. Soak\nthe affected area with the enzyme cleaner. 3. Let the enzyme cleaner sit for\n10 to 15 minutes. 4. Blot up as much of the enzyme cleaner as possible. 5.\nLeave the enzyme cleaner to air dry.\n\nCovering the area loosely with something is always a good idea. This will not\nonly help prevent the cat from attempting to pee on the same spot while the\nenzyme cleaner does its work; it will stop family members from stepping or\nsitting on the wet spot. Some people lay aluminum foil down over the area;\nother recommendations include an upside down laundry basket or an aluminum\nbaking sheet.\n\nThe same basic procedures apply for an old stain. But be aware that an old\nstain may require two or three full cycles of enzyme cleaner application\n(allowing it to completely dry between applications) in order to completely\nclean the stain.\n\nCushions and mattresses can be cleaned! Soak the affected area of the cushion.\nAs mentioned earlier, cat pee wicks, and you must get the enzyme cleaner to\nwick to all of the same places the cat pee did or it won’t work. If possible,\ntake the cushion outside, blot up as much of the cat urine as possible, then\nsoak the cushion by very slowly pouring the enzyme cleaner on/around the\naffected area, giving it time to really soak through the cushion. Let it sit\nfor 15 minutes then squish out as much of the excess enzyme cleaner as\npossible. Finally, blot up what you can (with a lot of towels). If sunny,\nleave the cushion outside as long as possible while it dries. To continue\nusing your couch for the days it will take your cushion to completely dry, lay\naluminum foil down over the couch, put the cushion down, put another layer of\naluminum foil over the top of the cushion, and a throw blanket on that. When\nyou’re done for the day, remove the throw blanket leaving the aluminum foil\nbehind to discourage kitty from peeing on it while it completes the drying\nprocess. When dry, the smell of cat pee will no longer tempt kitty to pee on\nthe couch.\n\nTo treat a mattress, use essentially the same process as for the couch cushion\n(you don’t need to remove the mattress from the bed!). Slowly pour the enzyme\ncleaner on/around the affected area, ensuring it has the chance to really soak\nin thoroughly. Let it sit for 15 minutes, and then blot up what you can with a\nlot of towels. Place several layers of clean towels over the area, and then\nmake the bed. Just swap out those clean towels each day (if done properly it\nwill take days to dry). To discourage peeing on the spot while the mattress\ndries, cover the bed with a large plastic sheet or tarp when you’re not using\nit, or take a large box, cut it down, and lay it over the top of the bed when\nyou’re not using it.\n\nThick cushions and mattresses may require several applications to completely\nremove the cat urine. The thickness is the issue, and getting the enzyme\ncleaner to all the same spots the cat pee went is more difficult on the thick\nthings. But rest assured, your couch or your mattress is not ruined if your\ncat pees on it. You will be able to clean it!\n\nIf you enjoyed this article or found it informative, please “Like” it, “Tweet”\nit, or share it using any of the buttons below. And don’t forget to check out\nour FB page, join the discussions in our awesome FB group and follow us on\nTwitter!\n\nCreated 04/27/13; Updated 08/11/14\n\nHome --- Site Map --- Disclaimer --- Copyright Policy\n\n©2020 - CatCentric\n\n↑\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/litter-box-problems", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201202070542/https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/litter-box-problems", "parsed_text": { "title": "Litter Box Problems", "passages": [ "At least 10% of all cats develop elimination problems. Some stop using the box altogether. Some only use their boxes for urination or defecation but not for both. Still others eliminate both in and out of their boxes. Elimination problems can develop as a result of conflict between multiple cats in a home, as a result of a dislike for the litter-box type or the litter itself, as a result of a past medical condition, or as a result of the cat deciding she doesn’t like the location or placement of the litter box.", "Once a cat avoids her litter box for whatever reason, her avoidance can become a chronic problem because the cat can develop a surface or location preference for elimination—and this preference might be to your living room rug or your favorite easy chair. The best approach to dealing with these problems is to prevent them before they happen by making your cat’s litter boxes as cat- friendly as possible. See our common litter-box management issues below, and our ways to make litter boxes cat-friendly. It is also important that you pay close attention to your cat’s elimination habits so that you can identify problems in the making. If your cat does eliminate outside her box, you must act quickly to resolve the problem before she develops a strong preference for eliminating on an unacceptable surface or in an unacceptable area.", "Litter box use problems in cats can be diverse and complex. Behavioral treatments are often effective, but the treatments must be tailored to the cat’s specific problem. Be certain to read the entire article to help you identify your particular cat’s problem and to familiarize yourself with the different resolution approaches to ensure success with your cat.", "If your cat isn’t comfortable with her litter box or can’t easily access it, she probably won’t use it. The following common litter-box problems might cause her to eliminate outside of her box:", "You haven’t provided enough litter boxes for your household. Be sure to have a litter box for each of your cats, as well as one extra.", "As predators who hunt at night, cats have sensitive senses of smell and touch to help them navigate through their environment. These sensitivities can also influence a cat’s reaction to her litter. Cats who have grown accustomed to a certain litter might decide that they dislike the smell or feel of a different litter.", "Like people and dogs, cats develop preferences for where they like to eliminate and may avoid locations they don’t like. This means they might avoid their litter box if it’s in a location they dislike.", "Geriatric cats or cats with physical limitations may have a difficult time using certain types of litter boxes such as top-entry boxes, or litter boxes with high sides.", "There are many reasons why a cat who has reliably used her litter box in the past starts to eliminate outside of the box. One common reason is that something happened to upset her while she was using the litter box. If this is the case with your cat, you might notice that she seems hesitant to return to the box. She may enter the box, but then leave very quickly—sometimes before even using the box.", "One common cause for this is painful elimination. If your cat had a medical condition that caused her pain when she eliminated, she may have learned to associate the discomfort with using her litter box. Even if your cat’s health has returned to normal, that association may still cause her to avoid her litter box.", "Stress can cause litter-box problems. Cats can be stressed by events that their owners may not think of as traumatic. Changes in things that even indirectly affect the cat, like moving, adding new animals or family members to your household—even changing your daily routine—can make your cat feel anxious.", "Sometimes one or more cats in a household control access to litter boxes and prevent the other cats from using them. Even if one of the cats isn’t actually confronting the other cats in the litter box, any conflict between cats in a household can create enough stress to cause litter-box problems.", "If your cat frequently enters her litter box and seems to produce only small amounts of urine, she may have a urinary tract infection. See a veterinarian to rule out this possible medical problem.", "Feline interstitial cystitis is a neurological disease that affects a cat’s bladder (“cystitis” means inflamed bladder). Cats with cystitis will attempt to urinate frequently and may look as if they are straining, but with little success. They may lick themselves where they urinate, and they may have blood in their urine. Feline interstitial cystitis can cause a cat to eliminate outside of her box, but this is only because of the increased urgency to urinate and because there is pain involved in urination. Feline interstitial cystitis is very serious and can be life-threatening to the cat. It must be treated immediately by a veterinarian.", "If your cat has kidney stones or a blockage, she may frequently enter her litter box. She may also experience pain and meow or cry when she tries to eliminate. Her abdomen may be tender to the touch.", "Urine marking is a problem that most pet owners consider a litter box problem since it involves elimination outside the box, but the cause and treatment are entirely different from other litter-box problems and therefore it is considered a rule out. A cat who urine marks will regularly eliminate in her litter box, but will also deposit urine in other locations, usually on vertical surfaces. When marking, she’ll usually back up to a vertical object like a chair side, wall or speaker, stand with her body erect and her tail extended straight up in the air, and spray urine onto the surface. Often her tail will twitch while she’s spraying. The amount of urine a cat sprays when she’s urine marking is usually less than the amount she would void during regular elimination in her box. For more information about this problem, please see our article, Urine Marking in Cats.", "Virtually all cats like clean litter boxes, so scoop and change your cat’s litter at least once a day. Rinse the litter box out completely with baking soda or unscented soap once a week.", "The majority of cats prefer large boxes that they can enter easily. Plastic sweater storage containers make excellent litter boxes.", "Most cats like a shallow bed of litter. Provide one to two inches of litter rather than three to four inches.", "Cats like their litter boxes located in a quiet but not “cornered” location. They like to be able to see people or other animals approaching, and they like to have multiple escape routes in case they want to leave their boxes quickly.", "Because self-cleaning boxes are generally cleaner than traditional types of litter boxes, many cats accept them readily. However, if you’re using a self-cleaning litter box and your cat starts eliminating outside the box, try switching to a traditional type of litter box.", "The first step in resolving elimination outside the litter box is to rule out urine marking and medical problems. Have your cat checked thoroughly by a veterinarian. Once your veterinarian determines that your cat doesn’t have a medical condition or issue, try following these guidelines:", "Provide enough litter boxes. Make sure you have one for each cat in your household, plus one extra. For example, if you have three cats, you’ll need a minimum of four litter boxes.", "Place litter boxes in accessible locations, away from high-traffic areas and away from areas where the cat might feel trapped. If you live in a multistory residence, you may need to provide a litter box on each level. Keep boxes away from busy, loud or intimidating places, like next to your washer and dryer or next to your dog’s food and water bowls, or in areas where there’s a lot of foot traffic.", "Give your cat a choice of litter types. Cats generally prefer clumping litter with a medium to fine texture. Use unscented litter. Offer different types of litter in boxes placed side-by-side to allow your cat to show you her preference.", "Scoop at least once a day. Once a week, clean all litter boxes with warm water and unscented soap, baking soda or no soap, and completely replace the litter. The problem with scented cleaners is that your cat could develop an aversion to the scent.", "Clean accidents thoroughly with an enzymatic cleanser designed to neutralize pet odors. You can find this kind of cleaner at most pet stores.", "If your cat soils in just a few spots, place litter boxes there. If it’s not possible to put a box in a spot where your cat has eliminated, place her food bowl, water bowl, bed or toys in that area to discourage further elimination.", "Make inappropriate elimination areas less appealing. Try putting regular or motion-activated lights in dark areas. You can also make surfaces less pleasant to stand on by placing upside-down carpet runners, tin foil or double-sided sticky tape in the area where your cat has eliminated in the past.", "If your cat seems to prefer eliminating on a certain kind of surface or in a certain location, you’ll need to make that surface or its location less appealing. If the preference is in a dark area, try putting a bright light or, even better, a motion-activated light in the area. You can also make surfaces less pleasant to stand on by placing upside-down carpet runners, tin foil or double-sided sticky tape where your cat has eliminated in the past. At the same time, provide your cat with extra litter boxes in acceptable places in case part of her problem is the location of her usual litter box, and be sure to give her multiple kinds of litter to choose from so that she can show you which one she prefers. Put the boxes side-by-side for a while, each with a different type of litter, and check to see which one your cat decides to use.", "Clean accidents thoroughly with an enzymatic cleanser designed to neutralize pet odors. You can find this kind of cleaner at most pet stores.", "Cats usually develop a preference for litter type and scent as kittens. Some cats adapt to a change of litter without any problem at all, while other cats may feel uncomfortable using a type of litter that they didn’t use when they were young.", "If you think your cat may dislike her litter type, texture or smell, try offering her different types of litter to use. Cats generally prefer clumping litter with a medium to fine texture. They also usually prefer unscented litter. To help your cat pick her preferred litter, put a few boxes side-by- side with different types of litter in them. She’ll use the one the she likes best.", "Clean accidents thoroughly with an enzymatic cleanser designed to neutralize pet odors. You can find this kind of cleaner at most pet stores.", "Special-needs cats such as those who are older, arthritic or still very young might have trouble with certain types of litter boxes. Boxes that have sides that are too high or have a top-side opening might make it difficult for your cat to enter or leave the box. Try switching to a litter box with low sides.", "As in any situation where the cat may have eliminated outside her box, clean accidents thoroughly with an enzymatic cleanser designed to neutralize pet odors. You can find this kind of cleaner at most pet stores.", "If your cat has experienced some kind of frightening or upsetting event while using her litter box, she could associate that event with the litter box and avoid going near it. Things that might upset your cat while she’s eliminating in her box include being cornered or trapped by a dog, cat or person, hearing a loud noise or commotion, or seeing something frightening or startling. These experiences—or any other disturbing experience—could make your cat very reluctant to enter her litter box. If your cat is afraid of her litter box, you may notice her running into the box and then leaving again very quickly, sometimes before she’s finished eliminating. You may also notice her eliminating nearby, but not inside her box. This means that your cat is worried about using her box, especially if she has reliably used litter box in the past.", "If your cat associates her litter box with unpleasant things, you can work to help her develop new and pleasant associations. Cats can’t be forced to enjoy something, and trying to show your cat that her litter box is safe by placing her in the box will likely backfire and increase her dislike of the box. It’s usually not a good idea to try to train your cat to use her litter box by offering her treats like you would a dog, because many cats do not like attention while they’re eliminating. However, a professional animal behavior consultant, such as a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) or a board- certified veterinary behaviorist (Dip ACVB) may be able to help you design a successful retraining or counterconditioning program. Please see our article, Finding Professional Behavior Help, for information about locating an applied animal behavior professional.", "Sometimes retraining to overcome litter-box fears or aversions may not be necessary. Here are some steps that you can try to help your cat learn new pleasant associations:", "Move your cat’s litter box to a new location, or add a few litter boxes in different locations at the same time. Pick locations where your cat can see who is approaching from any sides that aren’t backed by walls. These locations should also have multiple escape routes so that your cat can quickly leave her litter box if she suddenly feels anxious. If possible, make sure that children or other animals who might seem threatening to your cat can’t get near her litter box.", "Fill the litter boxes one to two inches deep with a litter that is a little different from the litter in the boxes your cat avoids. Use a finer or coarser texture. If you’ve been using scented litter, try unscented litter.", "Try playing with your cat near her litter box. Also leave treats and toys for her to find and enjoy in the general area leading to her box. Don’t put her food bowl next to the box, though, because cats usually don’t like to eliminate close to their food.", "If you have a long-haired cat, try carefully and gently clipping the hair on her hind end if you notice that it gets soiled or matted during elimination. Matting can cause the hair to get pulled when the cat eliminates. That can be painful for the cat and make her skittish of her litter box.", "Cats sometimes stop using their litter boxes when they feel stressed. Identify and, if possible, eliminate any sources of stress or frustration in your cat’s environment. For instance, keep her food bowls full and in the same place, keep her routine as predictable as possible, prevent the dog from chasing her, close blinds on windows and doors so she isn’t upset by cats outside. If you can’t eliminate sources of stress, try to reduce them. Incorporate the use of sprays or diffusers that deliver a synthetic pheromone that has been shown to have some effect in relieving stress in cats.", "Sometimes an elimination problem can develop as a result of conflict between cats who live together. If you have multiple cats and aren’t sure which cat is soiling, speak with your veterinarian about giving fluorescein, a harmless dye, to one of your cats. Although the dye does not usually stain carpeting, it causes urine to glow blue under ultraviolet light for about 24 hours. If you can’t get or use fluorescein, you can temporarily confine your cats, one at a time, to determine which one is eliminating outside of the litter boxes in your home.", "If there is a conflict between your cats and one of them seems stressed, provide additional litter boxes in locations where the anxious cat spends the majority of her time. Also be sure to provide adequate resting areas for each cat. It can very useful in multi-cat households to create vertical resting spots on shelves or window sills or by buying multi-perch cat trees. It may help to distribute resources such as food, water, cat posts or trees, and litter boxes so that each individual cat can make use of them without coming into contact or having a conflict with one of the other cats. Using synthetic pheromone sprays or diffusers can reduce general social stress in your household.", "Always consult with your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist before giving your cat any type of medication for a behavior problem.", "Medications can provide additional help in treating inappropriate elimination when the behavior is in response to stress or anxiety. It’s unlikely to be helpful if your cat eliminates outside her litter box because of litter- management problems, an aversion to a particular kind of litter or location, a preference for a particular surface or location, or a physical inability to use the box. If you’d like to explore this option, speak with your veterinarian, a veterinary behaviorist or a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist who can work closely with your vet. Please see our article, Finding Professional Behavior Help, to locate one of these professionals in your area", "Do not confine your cat to a small room with the litter box, for days to weeks or longer, without doing anything else to resolve her elimination problems.", "Do not clean up accidents with an ammonia-based cleanser. Urine contains ammonia, and therefore cleaning with ammonia could attract your cat to the same spot to urinate again. Instead, use a product specifically for cleaning pet accidents.", "© 2020 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights reserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. Privacy Policy Legal Info" ] }, "parsed_md": "Litter Box Problems \| ASPCA\n\nSkip to content\n\nASPCA\n\n * Key Issues\n\n * Animal Homelessness\n * Animal Cruelty\n * Our Response\n\n * Animal Rescue\n * Animal Placement\n * Animal Protection\n * How You Can Help\n\n * Ways to Give\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Take Action\n * Adopt a Pet\n\n## Primary Nav Menu\n\n * Key Issues\n\n * Animal Homelessness\n * Animal Cruelty\n * Our Response\n\n * Animal Rescue\n * Animal Placement\n * Animal Protection\n * How You Can Help\n\n * Ways to Give\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Take Action\n * Adopt a Pet\n\n * About Us\n * Adopt\n * NYC\n * News\n * ASPCA Pro\n\nDonate\n\n# Litter Box Problems\n\nAt least 10% of all cats develop elimination problems. Some stop using the box\naltogether. Some only use their boxes for urination or defecation but not for\nboth. Still others eliminate both in and out of their boxes. Elimination\nproblems can develop as a result of conflict between multiple cats in a home,\nas a result of a dislike for the litter-box type or the litter itself, as a\nresult of a past medical condition, or as a result of the cat deciding she\ndoesn’t like the location or placement of the litter box.\n\nOnce a cat avoids her litter box for whatever reason, her avoidance can become\na chronic problem because the cat can develop a surface or location preference\nfor elimination—and this preference might be to your living room rug or your\nfavorite easy chair. The best approach to dealing with these problems is to\nprevent them before they happen by making your cat’s litter boxes as cat-\nfriendly as possible. See our common litter-box management issues below, and\nour ways to make litter boxes cat-friendly. It is also important that you pay\nclose attention to your cat’s elimination habits so that you can identify\nproblems in the making. If your cat does eliminate outside her box, you must\nact quickly to resolve the problem before she develops a strong preference for\neliminating on an unacceptable surface or in an unacceptable area.\n\nLitter box use problems in cats can be diverse and complex. Behavioral\ntreatments are often effective, but the treatments must be tailored to the\ncat’s specific problem. Be certain to read the entire article to help you\nidentify your particular cat’s problem and to familiarize yourself with the\ndifferent resolution approaches to ensure success with your cat.\n\n### Why Do Some Cats Eliminate Outside the Litter Box?\n\nLitter-Box Management Problems\n\nIf your cat isn’t comfortable with her litter box or can’t easily access it,\nshe probably won’t use it. The following common litter-box problems might\ncause her to eliminate outside of her box:\n\n * You haven’t cleaned your cat’s litter box often or thoroughly enough.\n * You haven’t provided enough litter boxes for your household. Be sure to have a litter box for each of your cats, as well as one extra.\n * Your cat’s litter box is too small for her.\n * Your cat can’t easily get to her litter box at all times.\n * Your cat’s litter box has a hood or liner that makes her uncomfortable.\n * The litter in your cat’s box is too deep. Cats usually prefer one to two inches of litter.\n\nSurface Preference\n\nSome cats develop preferences for eliminating on certain surfaces or textures\nlike carpet, potting soil or bedding.\n\nLitter Preference or Aversion\n\nAs predators who hunt at night, cats have sensitive senses of smell and touch\nto help them navigate through their environment. These sensitivities can also\ninfluence a cat’s reaction to her litter. Cats who have grown accustomed to a\ncertain litter might decide that they dislike the smell or feel of a different\nlitter.\n\nLocation Preference or Aversion\n\nLike people and dogs, cats develop preferences for where they like to\neliminate and may avoid locations they don’t like. This means they might avoid\ntheir litter box if it’s in a location they dislike.\n\nInability to Use the Litter Box\n\nGeriatric cats or cats with physical limitations may have a difficult time\nusing certain types of litter boxes such as top-entry boxes, or litter boxes\nwith high sides.\n\nNegative Litter-Box Association\n\nThere are many reasons why a cat who has reliably used her litter box in the\npast starts to eliminate outside of the box. One common reason is that\nsomething happened to upset her while she was using the litter box. If this is\nthe case with your cat, you might notice that she seems hesitant to return to\nthe box. She may enter the box, but then leave very quickly—sometimes before\neven using the box.\n\nOne common cause for this is painful elimination. If your cat had a medical\ncondition that caused her pain when she eliminated, she may have learned to\nassociate the discomfort with using her litter box. Even if your cat’s health\nhas returned to normal, that association may still cause her to avoid her\nlitter box.\n\nHousehold Stress\n\nStress can cause litter-box problems. Cats can be stressed by events that\ntheir owners may not think of as traumatic. Changes in things that even\nindirectly affect the cat, like moving, adding new animals or family members\nto your household—even changing your daily routine—can make your cat feel\nanxious.\n\nMulti-Cat Household Conflict\n\nSometimes one or more cats in a household control access to litter boxes and\nprevent the other cats from using them. Even if one of the cats isn’t actually\nconfronting the other cats in the litter box, any conflict between cats in a\nhousehold can create enough stress to cause litter-box problems.\n\n### Medical Problems That Can Cause Inappropriate Elimination\n\nUrinary Tract Infection (UTI)\n\nIf your cat frequently enters her litter box and seems to produce only small\namounts of urine, she may have a urinary tract infection. See a veterinarian\nto rule out this possible medical problem.\n\nFeline Interstitial Cystitis\n\nFeline interstitial cystitis is a neurological disease that affects a cat’s\nbladder (“cystitis” means inflamed bladder). Cats with cystitis will attempt\nto urinate frequently and may look as if they are straining, but with little\nsuccess. They may lick themselves where they urinate, and they may have blood\nin their urine. Feline interstitial cystitis can cause a cat to eliminate\noutside of her box, but this is only because of the increased urgency to\nurinate and because there is pain involved in urination. Feline interstitial\ncystitis is very serious and can be life-threatening to the cat. It must be\ntreated immediately by a veterinarian.\n\nKidney Stones or Blockage\n\nIf your cat has kidney stones or a blockage, she may frequently enter her\nlitter box. She may also experience pain and meow or cry when she tries to\neliminate. Her abdomen may be tender to the touch.\n\n### Other Behavior Problems to Rule Out\n\nUrine Marking\n\nUrine marking is a problem that most pet owners consider a litter box problem\nsince it involves elimination outside the box, but the cause and treatment are\nentirely different from other litter-box problems and therefore it is\nconsidered a rule out. A cat who urine marks will regularly eliminate in her\nlitter box, but will also deposit urine in other locations, usually on\nvertical surfaces. When marking, she’ll usually back up to a vertical object\nlike a chair side, wall or speaker, stand with her body erect and her tail\nextended straight up in the air, and spray urine onto the surface. Often her\ntail will twitch while she’s spraying. The amount of urine a cat sprays when\nshe’s urine marking is usually less than the amount she would void during\nregular elimination in her box. For more information about this problem,\nplease see our article, Urine Marking in Cats.\n\n### What to Do If Your Cat Eliminates Outside the Litter Box\n\nBasic Tips for Making Cats Feel Better About Using Their Litter Boxes\n\n * Virtually all cats like clean litter boxes, so scoop and change your cat’s litter at least once a day. Rinse the litter box out completely with baking soda or unscented soap once a week.\n * The majority of cats prefer large boxes that they can enter easily. Plastic sweater storage containers make excellent litter boxes.\n * Most cats like a shallow bed of litter. Provide one to two inches of litter rather than three to four inches.\n * Most cats prefer clumping, unscented litter.\n * Your cat may prefer the type of litter she used as a kitten.\n * Most cats don’t like box liners or lids on their boxes.\n * Cats like their litter boxes located in a quiet but not “cornered” location. They like to be able to see people or other animals approaching, and they like to have multiple escape routes in case they want to leave their boxes quickly.\n * Because self-cleaning boxes are generally cleaner than traditional types of litter boxes, many cats accept them readily. However, if you’re using a self-cleaning litter box and your cat starts eliminating outside the box, try switching to a traditional type of litter box.\n\nResolving a Litter-Box Problem\n\nThe first step in resolving elimination outside the litter box is to rule out\nurine marking and medical problems. Have your cat checked thoroughly by a\nveterinarian. Once your veterinarian determines that your cat doesn’t have a\nmedical condition or issue, try following these guidelines:\n\n * Provide enough litter boxes. Make sure you have one for each cat in your household, plus one extra. For example, if you have three cats, you’ll need a minimum of four litter boxes.\n * Place litter boxes in accessible locations, away from high-traffic areas and away from areas where the cat might feel trapped. If you live in a multistory residence, you may need to provide a litter box on each level. Keep boxes away from busy, loud or intimidating places, like next to your washer and dryer or next to your dog’s food and water bowls, or in areas where there’s a lot of foot traffic.\n * Put your cat’s food bowls somewhere other than right next to her litter box.\n * Remove covers and liners from all litter boxes.\n * Give your cat a choice of litter types. Cats generally prefer clumping litter with a medium to fine texture. Use unscented litter. Offer different types of litter in boxes placed side-by-side to allow your cat to show you her preference.\n * Scoop at least once a day. Once a week, clean all litter boxes with warm water and unscented soap, baking soda or no soap, and completely replace the litter. The problem with scented cleaners is that your cat could develop an aversion to the scent.\n * Clean accidents thoroughly with an enzymatic cleanser designed to neutralize pet odors. You can find this kind of cleaner at most pet stores.\n * If your cat soils in just a few spots, place litter boxes there. If it’s not possible to put a box in a spot where your cat has eliminated, place her food bowl, water bowl, bed or toys in that area to discourage further elimination.\n * Make inappropriate elimination areas less appealing. Try putting regular or motion-activated lights in dark areas. You can also make surfaces less pleasant to stand on by placing upside-down carpet runners, tin foil or double-sided sticky tape in the area where your cat has eliminated in the past.\n\nIf Your Cat Has Developed a Surface or Location Preference\n\nIf your cat seems to prefer eliminating on a certain kind of surface or in a\ncertain location, you’ll need to make that surface or its location less\nappealing. If the preference is in a dark area, try putting a bright light or,\neven better, a motion-activated light in the area. You can also make surfaces\nless pleasant to stand on by placing upside-down carpet runners, tin foil or\ndouble-sided sticky tape where your cat has eliminated in the past. At the\nsame time, provide your cat with extra litter boxes in acceptable places in\ncase part of her problem is the location of her usual litter box, and be sure\nto give her multiple kinds of litter to choose from so that she can show you\nwhich one she prefers. Put the boxes side-by-side for a while, each with a\ndifferent type of litter, and check to see which one your cat decides to use.\n\nClean accidents thoroughly with an enzymatic cleanser designed to neutralize\npet odors. You can find this kind of cleaner at most pet stores.\n\nIf Your Cat Has Developed a Litter Preference or Aversion\n\nCats usually develop a preference for litter type and scent as kittens. Some\ncats adapt to a change of litter without any problem at all, while other cats\nmay feel uncomfortable using a type of litter that they didn’t use when they\nwere young.\n\nIf you think your cat may dislike her litter type, texture or smell, try\noffering her different types of litter to use. Cats generally prefer clumping\nlitter with a medium to fine texture. They also usually prefer unscented\nlitter. To help your cat pick her preferred litter, put a few boxes side-by-\nside with different types of litter in them. She’ll use the one the she likes\nbest.\n\nClean accidents thoroughly with an enzymatic cleanser designed to neutralize\npet odors. You can find this kind of cleaner at most pet stores.\n\nIf Your Cat Is Unable to Use Her Litter Box\n\nSpecial-needs cats such as those who are older, arthritic or still very young\nmight have trouble with certain types of litter boxes. Boxes that have sides\nthat are too high or have a top-side opening might make it difficult for your\ncat to enter or leave the box. Try switching to a litter box with low sides.\n\nAs in any situation where the cat may have eliminated outside her box, clean\naccidents thoroughly with an enzymatic cleanser designed to neutralize pet\nodors. You can find this kind of cleaner at most pet stores.\n\nTreatment for Negative Litter Box Association\n\nIf your cat has experienced some kind of frightening or upsetting event while\nusing her litter box, she could associate that event with the litter box and\navoid going near it. Things that might upset your cat while she’s eliminating\nin her box include being cornered or trapped by a dog, cat or person, hearing\na loud noise or commotion, or seeing something frightening or startling. These\nexperiences—or any other disturbing experience—could make your cat very\nreluctant to enter her litter box. If your cat is afraid of her litter box,\nyou may notice her running into the box and then leaving again very quickly,\nsometimes before she’s finished eliminating. You may also notice her\neliminating nearby, but not inside her box. This means that your cat is\nworried about using her box, especially if she has reliably used litter box in\nthe past.\n\n### Changing the Way Your Cat Feels\n\nIf your cat associates her litter box with unpleasant things, you can work to\nhelp her develop new and pleasant associations. Cats can’t be forced to enjoy\nsomething, and trying to show your cat that her litter box is safe by placing\nher in the box will likely backfire and increase her dislike of the box. It’s\nusually not a good idea to try to train your cat to use her litter box by\noffering her treats like you would a dog, because many cats do not like\nattention while they’re eliminating. However, a professional animal behavior\nconsultant, such as a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) or a board-\ncertified veterinary behaviorist (Dip ACVB) may be able to help you design a\nsuccessful retraining or counterconditioning program. Please see our article,\nFinding Professional Behavior Help, for information about locating an applied\nanimal behavior professional.\n\nSometimes retraining to overcome litter-box fears or aversions may not be\nnecessary. Here are some steps that you can try to help your cat learn new\npleasant associations:\n\n * Move your cat’s litter box to a new location, or add a few litter boxes in different locations at the same time. Pick locations where your cat can see who is approaching from any sides that aren’t backed by walls. These locations should also have multiple escape routes so that your cat can quickly leave her litter box if she suddenly feels anxious. If possible, make sure that children or other animals who might seem threatening to your cat can’t get near her litter box.\n * Fill the litter boxes one to two inches deep with a litter that is a little different from the litter in the boxes your cat avoids. Use a finer or coarser texture. If you’ve been using scented litter, try unscented litter.\n * Try playing with your cat near her litter box. Also leave treats and toys for her to find and enjoy in the general area leading to her box. Don’t put her food bowl next to the box, though, because cats usually don’t like to eliminate close to their food.\n * If you have a long-haired cat, try carefully and gently clipping the hair on her hind end if you notice that it gets soiled or matted during elimination. Matting can cause the hair to get pulled when the cat eliminates. That can be painful for the cat and make her skittish of her litter box.\n\nTreatment for Household Stress\n\nCats sometimes stop using their litter boxes when they feel stressed. Identify\nand, if possible, eliminate any sources of stress or frustration in your cat’s\nenvironment. For instance, keep her food bowls full and in the same place,\nkeep her routine as predictable as possible, prevent the dog from chasing her,\nclose blinds on windows and doors so she isn’t upset by cats outside. If you\ncan’t eliminate sources of stress, try to reduce them. Incorporate the use of\nsprays or diffusers that deliver a synthetic pheromone that has been shown to\nhave some effect in relieving stress in cats.\n\nTreatment for Multi-Cat Household Conflict\n\nSometimes an elimination problem can develop as a result of conflict between\ncats who live together. If you have multiple cats and aren’t sure which cat is\nsoiling, speak with your veterinarian about giving fluorescein, a harmless\ndye, to one of your cats. Although the dye does not usually stain carpeting,\nit causes urine to glow blue under ultraviolet light for about 24 hours. If\nyou can’t get or use fluorescein, you can temporarily confine your cats, one\nat a time, to determine which one is eliminating outside of the litter boxes\nin your home.\n\nIf there is a conflict between your cats and one of them seems stressed,\nprovide additional litter boxes in locations where the anxious cat spends the\nmajority of her time. Also be sure to provide adequate resting areas for each\ncat. It can very useful in multi-cat households to create vertical resting\nspots on shelves or window sills or by buying multi-perch cat trees. It may\nhelp to distribute resources such as food, water, cat posts or trees, and\nlitter boxes so that each individual cat can make use of them without coming\ninto contact or having a conflict with one of the other cats. Using synthetic\npheromone sprays or diffusers can reduce general social stress in your\nhousehold.\n\nMedications\n\nAlways consult with your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist before\ngiving your cat any type of medication for a behavior problem.\n\nMedications can provide additional help in treating inappropriate elimination\nwhen the behavior is in response to stress or anxiety. It’s unlikely to be\nhelpful if your cat eliminates outside her litter box because of litter-\nmanagement problems, an aversion to a particular kind of litter or location, a\npreference for a particular surface or location, or a physical inability to\nuse the box. If you’d like to explore this option, speak with your\nveterinarian, a veterinary behaviorist or a Certified Applied Animal\nBehaviorist who can work closely with your vet. Please see our article,\nFinding Professional Behavior Help, to locate one of these professionals in\nyour area\n\n### What NOT to Do\n\nRegardless of what you do so solve your cat’s elimination problems, here are a\nfew things to avoid:\n\n * Do not rub your cat’s nose in urine or feces.\n * Do not scold your cat and carry or drag her to the litter box.\n * Do not confine your cat to a small room with the litter box, for days to weeks or longer, without doing anything else to resolve her elimination problems.\n * Do not clean up accidents with an ammonia-based cleanser. Urine contains ammonia, and therefore cleaning with ammonia could attract your cat to the same spot to urinate again. 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Pour a small amount of this solution over the area of cat urine. I used about 50mls. Then begin blotting (as described above to soak up this solution). Or use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner.", "Step 4. Mix a quarter of a cup of 3% (10 Vol) hydrogen peroxide with a teaspoon of dishwashing detergent and drizzle it over the area where you have sprinkled the baking powder and work it in using your fingers or use a brush. Allow fifteen minutes for the solution to work and then begin blotting again or use wet/dry vacuum", "Step 5. The mattress must now be left to dry thoroughly. A good indication is when the baking soda feels completely dry. Next vacuum up the dry baking soda thoroughly. The baking soda absorbs the odor and urine. (Use a hard bristled brush to loosen up the baking soda if necessary)", "If you live in a sunny climate you may be able to put the mattress out in the sun to dry. You can also assist the drying process by using a fan or heater. Another idea from one of our readers is to use a hair dryer.", "If you don't have hydrogen peroxide on hand you could substitute it in an emergency for a spray laundry stain remover. Check the bottle. If it says 'Oxy' anywhere on the label then it probably contains hydrogen peroxide. Preen, Sard, OxiClean etc.", "To deter your cat from urinating on the bed purchase a plastic tarp and drape it over the bed. Your cat will not like the feel of it and hopefully it will discourage it from peeing on the bed. If it doesn't discourage then at least it saves your bed linen and mattress from cat urine.", "I have to admit that my mattress is quite old and I was able to attack it with the gung-ho approach of 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained'. I really had nothing to lose as either I cleaned it effectively or I bought a new mattress. I'm pleased to report that it worked for me. Read all Testimonials", "I am not one who normally posts comments, good or bad, about a product, process, etc. But I do feel compelled to add my testimonial for your process for removing cat urine odors and stains -- it just simply works. Read all Testimonials", "We came home from vacation last night to find that one of our kitties peed right in the middle of the pillow top bed -- peed a lot! I found your article and thought I might as well try it -- I was a bit skeptical, but what did I have to lose, right? Read all Testimonials", "I put it to work this morning and -- voila -- no odors and my mattress is again snow white! Thank you!! Read all Testimonials", "I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for your article on getting cat urine out of mattresses and carpets.", "WOW!!!!!!Thank you so much! Not to be repetitive but this is the only treatment that I have ever used that has worked! Someone peed on our new mattress while we were on vacation and it had completely dried by the time we got home. Of course the enzyme cleaners did not work but this did! I had all the ingredients, followed the directions and used a small heater to dry. In less than a day the odor was completely gone. I cannot thank you enough for saving us $1500.00 for a new mattress. Read all Testimonials", "I was very skeptical because I didn't believe I would ever be totally rid of the obnoxious odor from our cat urinating on our new mattress. I was hoping for the best but expecting the worst. I was quite surprised when it completely removed every trace of stain and odor. That was 6 months ago and still today no trace of odor. It truly truly works!! Thank you!! Read all Testimonials", "My older female cat stresses and pees on my bed. This completely worked getting the odor & stain out of my mattress. Thanks! Read all Testimonials", "Tried this last night after discovering \"the smell\" on my couch yesterday. It works! Thank you so much! My only regret is I did not find this sooner, as the commercial stain/smell removers have bleached out the side of the couch where I tried to remove urine before. From now on I will be using this recipe... No smell, no stain, no bleach out. Thanks again! Read all Testimonials", "I was VERY disappointed in my big male cat who decided to urinate on my boyfriend's brand new futon, which is his Christmas present this year! Being upset I considered just cutting my losses and shelling out the money for a new one. I decided to conduct some research online before spending the money - and this recipe works!!! Honest! The stained area was fairly large (about a six foot square) and I was skeptical but I followed the recipe, walked all over the area and once dried, it smells great!! No more urine smell!! Thank you for this valuable information and I'm going to recommend it!! Read all Testimonials", "Thank you thank you thank you!!! I am the owner of two male kittens that i thought had basically destroyed an expensive pillow top bed and a custom sofa. I had lost hope until trying this and it really worked. I am grateful that i did not have to spend a ton of money buying something questionable and I was able to address it on my time frames. You're amazing... Read all Testimonials", "Unfortunately, any cat related advice cannot be provided by us. If you require cat related advice please ask it from our members on our CAT FORUM" ] }, "parsed_md": "Cleaning Cat Urine from a Mattress. 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Remove Cat Urine Smell using Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide\n\n## Ingredients you need:\n\n## White Vinegar\n\n## Baking Soda\n\n## 3% Hydrogen Peroxide\n\n## Dishwashing Detergent (Dish Soap)\n\n## Instructions How to Clean Cat Urine from Your Mattress or Sofa \n \n--- \n \nApply pressure by standing on paper towels. Cat supervision optional.\|\n\nStep 1. If the urine is recent, blot up as much of it as you can using paper\ntowels or a sponge. Apply plenty of pressure to reach the dampness deep down.\nStand on the paper towels for more pressure if necessary. If you own a wet/dry\nvacuum cleaner extract as much of the moisture as you can. If the urine has\ndried proceed to step two.\n\nStep 2. Mix a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% water in a jug or other\ncontainer. Pour a small amount of this solution over the area of cat urine. I\nused about 50mls. Then begin blotting (as described above to soak up this\nsolution). Or use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner. \n \n---\|--- \n \nStep 3. Sprinkle a good handful of baking soda over the area.\n\nStep 4. Mix a quarter of a cup of 3% (10 Vol) hydrogen peroxide with a\nteaspoon of dishwashing detergent and drizzle it over the area where you have\nsprinkled the baking powder and work it in using your fingers or use a brush.\nAllow fifteen minutes for the solution to work and then begin blotting again\nor use wet/dry vacuum\n\nClick to enlarge \n--- \n \nStep 5. The mattress must now be left to dry thoroughly. A good indication is\nwhen the baking soda feels completely dry. Next vacuum up the dry baking soda\nthoroughly. The baking soda absorbs the odor and urine. (Use a hard bristled\nbrush to loosen up the baking soda if necessary)\n\nIf you live in a sunny climate you may be able to put the mattress out in the\nsun to dry. You can also assist the drying process by using a fan or heater.\nAnother idea from one of our readers is to use a hair dryer.\n\nThat's all there is to it. It's as easy as that.\n\n3% (10 Vol) \n \n--- \n \nIf you don't have hydrogen peroxide on hand you could substitute it in an\nemergency for a spray laundry stain remover. Check the bottle. If it says\n'Oxy' anywhere on the label then it probably contains hydrogen peroxide.\nPreen, Sard, OxiClean etc.\n\nTo deter your cat from urinating on the bed purchase a plastic tarp and drape\nit over the bed. Your cat will not like the feel of it and hopefully it will\ndiscourage it from peeing on the bed. If it doesn't discourage then at least\nit saves your bed linen and mattress from cat urine.\n\n### Removal of Cat Urine Odors and Stains from a Mattress: Reviews &\nTestimonials\n\nI have to admit that my mattress is quite old and I was able to attack it with\nthe gung-ho approach of 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained'. I really had\nnothing to lose as either I cleaned it effectively or I bought a new mattress.\nI'm pleased to report that it worked for me. Read all Testimonials\n\n\\---------------\n\nI am not one who normally posts comments, good or bad, about a product,\nprocess, etc. But I do feel compelled to add my testimonial for your process\nfor removing cat urine odors and stains -- it just simply works. Read all\nTestimonials\n\n\\---------------\n\nWe came home from vacation last night to find that one of our kitties peed\nright in the middle of the pillow top bed -- peed a lot! I found your article\nand thought I might as well try it -- I was a bit skeptical, but what did I\nhave to lose, right? Read all Testimonials\n\n\\---------------\n\nI put it to work this morning and -- voila -- no odors and my mattress is\nagain snow white! Thank you!! Read all Testimonials\n\n\\---------------\n\nI just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for your article on getting cat urine out\nof mattresses and carpets.\n\nOne word...WOW!!!! It worked like a charm, thanks a million!! Read all\nTestimonials\n\n\\----------------\n\nWOW!!!!!!Thank you so much! Not to be repetitive but this is the only\ntreatment that I have ever used that has worked! Someone peed on our new\nmattress while we were on vacation and it had completely dried by the time we\ngot home. Of course the enzyme cleaners did not work but this did! I had all\nthe ingredients, followed the directions and used a small heater to dry. In\nless than a day the odor was completely gone. I cannot thank you enough for\nsaving us $1500.00 for a new mattress. Read all Testimonials\n\n\\----------------\n\nI was very skeptical because I didn't believe I would ever be totally rid of\nthe obnoxious odor from our cat urinating on our new mattress. I was hoping\nfor the best but expecting the worst. I was quite surprised when it completely\nremoved every trace of stain and odor. That was 6 months ago and still today\nno trace of odor. It truly truly works!! Thank you!! Read all Testimonials\n\n\\----------------\n\nMy older female cat stresses and pees on my bed. This completely worked\ngetting the odor & stain out of my mattress. Thanks! Read all Testimonials\n\n\\------------------\n\nTried this last night after discovering \"the smell\" on my couch yesterday. It\nworks! Thank you so much! My only regret is I did not find this sooner, as the\ncommercial stain/smell removers have bleached out the side of the couch where\nI tried to remove urine before. From now on I will be using this recipe... No\nsmell, no stain, no bleach out. Thanks again! Read all Testimonials\n\n\\------------------\n\nI was VERY disappointed in my big male cat who decided to urinate on my\nboyfriend's brand new futon, which is his Christmas present this year! Being\nupset I considered just cutting my losses and shelling out the money for a new\none. I decided to conduct some research online before spending the money - and\nthis recipe works!!! Honest! The stained area was fairly large (about a six\nfoot square) and I was skeptical but I followed the recipe, walked all over\nthe area and once dried, it smells great!! No more urine smell!! Thank you for\nthis valuable information and I'm going to recommend it!! Read all\nTestimonials\n\n\\-----------------\n\nThank you thank you thank you!!! I am the owner of two male kittens that i\nthought had basically destroyed an expensive pillow top bed and a custom sofa.\nI had lost hope until trying this and it really worked. I am grateful that i\ndid not have to spend a ton of money buying something questionable and I was\nable to address it on my time frames. You're amazing... 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But before you do please read below\n\nUnfortunately, any cat related advice cannot be provided by us. If you require\ncat related advice please ask it from our members on our CAT FORUM\n\nCopyright © Cats of Australia. All rights reserved \n \n---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats/tips/preventing_litter_box_problems.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20181029123425/http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats/tips/preventing_litter_box_problems.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Preventing Litter Box Problems : The Humane Society of the United States", "passages": [ "Cats can be finicky about their bathroom habits, so unless you want to be dealing with a regular mess at home, keeping your cat's litter box up to their standards is very important. The following suggestions should keep your cat from \"thinking outside the box.\"", "The general rule of paw is one litter box for each cat in the home, plus one more. That way none of them will ever be prevented from eliminating in the litter box because it's already occupied.", "It's not possible to designate a personal litter box for each cat in your household, as cats may use any litter box that's available. That means a cat may occasionally refuse to use a litter box after another cat has been in it. In this case, you'll need to keep all of the litter boxes extremely clean, and you might even need to add additional boxes. However, it's best not to place all the boxes in one location because your cats will think of them as one big box and ambushing another cat will still be possible.", "Some people prefer to provide their cats with a covered litter box. While covered boxes can increase privacy and decrease the amount of litter that flies from the box when your cat buries their business, there are some potential downsides. An “out of sight, out of mind” little box is easy to forget about, which may lead to a dirty box with odors trapped inside (which is even less likely to be appealing to your cat). Covered boxes can also be difficult for larger cats to turn around and position themselves in, and may lead to easier ambushes upon exit.", "Ultimately, if your cat doesn't like a covered box, they won't use it. To find out which type your cat prefers, you may want to experiment by offering both types at first.", "There are a wide variety of litter boxes available that offer convenience and automation in cleaning your cat’s litter. Buyers beware: some of these features may prevent a cat from wanting to use their litter box, so if your cat is used to a traditional box, it’s best to stick to what they know.", "There are several different types of cat litter on the market. The most popular ones are traditional clay litter, scooping/clumping litter, crystal- based/silica gel litter and plant-derived/biodegradable litter.", "Most cats prefer fine-grained litters, presumably because they have a softer feel. Newer scoopable and “clumping” litter have finer grains than typical clay litter and are very popular because they keep down the odor. But high- quality, dust-free clay litters are fairly small-grained and may be perfectly acceptable to your cat.", "Once you find a litter your cat likes, stick with it. Switching litters constantly could result in your cat not using the litter box.", "If your cat has previously been an outdoor cat and prefers dirt, you can keep them out of your houseplants by placing medium-sized rocks on top of the soil in the pots. You can also mix some soil with their regular litter to lure them in. A cat who rejects all types of commercial litters may be quite happy with sand.", "Many people use scented litter or air freshener to mask litter box odors, but often times, these odors can be offputting to cats. A thin layer of baking soda placed on the bottom of the box will help absorb odors without repelling your cat.", "Most people tend to place the litter box in an out-of-the-way spot to minimize odor and prevent cat litter from being tracked throughout the house. But if the litter box ends up in the basement next to a creepy appliance or on a cold cement floor, your cat may be less than pleased, so you may have to compromise.", "Keep the litter box in a spot that gives your cat some privacy but is also convenient. If the box is too hard to get to, especially for a kitten or an elderly cat, they just may not use it.", "Avoid placing litter boxes next to noisy or heat-radiating appliances, like the furnace or the washing machine. Noises can make a cat nervous, while heat from a dryer or furnace can magnify the litter box smell, which could make them stay away from the litter box.", "Put the box far away from their food and water bowls. Place at least one litter box on each level of your house. That way your cat has options if access to their primary box is blocked (the basement door is closed or your dinner party has them holed up in the bedroom.) If you have more than one cat, provide litter boxes in several locations so that one cat can't ambush another cat using the litter box.", "If you keep the litter box in a closet or a bathroom, be sure the door is wedged open from both sides to prevent your cat from being trapped inside or locked out. Depending on the location, you might consider cutting a hole in a closet door and adding a pet door.", "To meet the needs of the most discriminating cat, you should scoop feces out of the litter box daily. How often you actually replace the litter depends on the number of cats you have, the number of litter boxes and the type of litter you use.", "Twice a week is a general guideline for replacing clay litter, but depending on your circumstances, you may need to replace it every other day or only once a week. If you clean the litter box daily, you might only need to change clumping litter every two to three weeks. If you notice an odor or if much of the litter is wet or clumped, it's time for a change. Scrub the box every time you change the litter. Use mild dish detergent to clean it, as products with ammonia or citrus oils can turn a cat off, and some cleaning products are toxic to cats.", "Box liners are strictly a convenience for the owner; supposedly, the liner can be gathered together and tied just like a garbage bag, but the truth is that most cats shred it to bits while scratching in the box. However, it might work if your cat doesn't work too hard to bury their waste.", "Most cats won't use litter that's more than about two inches deep. In fact, some long-haired cats actually prefer less litter and a smooth, slick surface, such as the bottom of the box. Adding extra litter won’t reduce the amount of cleaning necessary for a litter box.", "There's really no such thing as \"litter training\" a cat in the same way one would housetrain a dog. You actually don't need to teach your cat what to do with a litter box; instinct will generally take over. You do need to provide an acceptable, accessible litter box, using the suggestions above.", "It's not necessary to take your cat to the litter box and move their paws back and forth in the litter. If you move to a new place, however, you will need to show your cat where the box is.", "If your cat begins to go to the bathroom outside the litter box, your first call should always be to your veterinarian. Many medical conditions can cause a change in a cat's litter box habits. If your veterinarian examines your cat and gives them a clean bill of health, your cat may have a behavior problem that needs to be solved. See more ways to solve litter box problems »", "Punishment is not the answer, nor is banishing your cat outdoors. For long- standing or complex situations, contact an animal-behavior specialist who has experience working with cats.", "The HSUS^® is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to The HSUS are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSUS's tax identification number is 53-0225390.", "Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. We'll text you approximately once a month. Terms & Conditions/Privacy Policy" ] }, "parsed_md": "Preventing Litter Box Problems : The Humane Society of the United States\n\n Skip to nav\n * Skip to content\n\n * News\n * Video\n * Animals\n\n * Pets\n * Wild Neighbors\n * Animals A-Z\n * Our Care Centers\n * Our Work\n * Magazines\n * About Us\n * Ways to Give\n\nDONATE\n\n# Preventing Litter Box Problems\n\n * Paying close attention to your cat's litter box needs can save you both from messy problems. Mike McFarland/The HSUS\n\nCats can be finicky about their bathroom habits, so unless you want to be\ndealing with a regular mess at home, keeping your cat's litter box up to their\nstandards is very important. The following suggestions should keep your cat\nfrom \"thinking outside the box.\"\n\n## Contents\n\n 1. Boxes & litter\n 2. Set up\n 3. Cleaning\n 4. Training\n\n## Boxes & litter\n\n### How many?\n\nThe general rule of paw is one litter box for each cat in the home, plus one\nmore. That way none of them will ever be prevented from eliminating in the\nlitter box because it's already occupied.\n\nLitter Box Items on Amazon.com »\n\nIt's not possible to designate a personal litter box for each cat in your\nhousehold, as cats may use any litter box that's available. That means a cat\nmay occasionally refuse to use a litter box after another cat has been in it.\nIn this case, you'll need to keep all of the litter boxes extremely clean, and\nyou might even need to add additional boxes. However, it's best not to place\nall the boxes in one location because your cats will think of them as one big\nbox and ambushing another cat will still be possible.\n\n### Covered boxes\n\nSome people prefer to provide their cats with a covered litter box. While\ncovered boxes can increase privacy and decrease the amount of litter that\nflies from the box when your cat buries their business, there are some\npotential downsides. An “out of sight, out of mind” little box is easy to\nforget about, which may lead to a dirty box with odors trapped inside (which\nis even less likely to be appealing to your cat). Covered boxes can also be\ndifficult for larger cats to turn around and position themselves in, and may\nlead to easier ambushes upon exit.\n\nUltimately, if your cat doesn't like a covered box, they won't use it. To find\nout which type your cat prefers, you may want to experiment by offering both\ntypes at first.\n\n### Self-cleaning boxes\n\nThere are a wide variety of litter boxes available that offer convenience and\nautomation in cleaning your cat’s litter. Buyers beware: some of these\nfeatures may prevent a cat from wanting to use their litter box, so if your\ncat is used to a traditional box, it’s best to stick to what they know.\n\n### Pick of the litter\n\nThere are several different types of cat litter on the market. The most\npopular ones are traditional clay litter, scooping/clumping litter, crystal-\nbased/silica gel litter and plant-derived/biodegradable litter.\n\nMost cats prefer fine-grained litters, presumably because they have a softer\nfeel. Newer scoopable and “clumping” litter have finer grains than typical\nclay litter and are very popular because they keep down the odor. But high-\nquality, dust-free clay litters are fairly small-grained and may be perfectly\nacceptable to your cat.\n\nOnce you find a litter your cat likes, stick with it. Switching litters\nconstantly could result in your cat not using the litter box.\n\nIf your cat has previously been an outdoor cat and prefers dirt, you can keep\nthem out of your houseplants by placing medium-sized rocks on top of the soil\nin the pots. You can also mix some soil with their regular litter to lure them\nin. A cat who rejects all types of commercial litters may be quite happy with\nsand.\n\nMany people use scented litter or air freshener to mask litter box odors, but\noften times, these odors can be offputting to cats. A thin layer of baking\nsoda placed on the bottom of the box will help absorb odors without repelling\nyour cat.\n\n## Set up\n\nMost people tend to place the litter box in an out-of-the-way spot to minimize\nodor and prevent cat litter from being tracked throughout the house. But if\nthe litter box ends up in the basement next to a creepy appliance or on a cold\ncement floor, your cat may be less than pleased, so you may have to\ncompromise.\n\n * Keep the litter box in a spot that gives your cat some privacy but is also convenient. If the box is too hard to get to, especially for a kitten or an elderly cat, they just may not use it.\n * Avoid placing litter boxes next to noisy or heat-radiating appliances, like the furnace or the washing machine. Noises can make a cat nervous, while heat from a dryer or furnace can magnify the litter box smell, which could make them stay away from the litter box.\n * Put the box far away from their food and water bowls. Place at least one litter box on each level of your house. That way your cat has options if access to their primary box is blocked (the basement door is closed or your dinner party has them holed up in the bedroom.) If you have more than one cat, provide litter boxes in several locations so that one cat can't ambush another cat using the litter box.\n * If you keep the litter box in a closet or a bathroom, be sure the door is wedged open from both sides to prevent your cat from being trapped inside or locked out. Depending on the location, you might consider cutting a hole in a closet door and adding a pet door.\n\nVisit our Cat Answer Tool to find a step-by-step guide to preventing (and\nsolving) litter problems »\n\n## Cleaning\n\nTo meet the needs of the most discriminating cat, you should scoop feces out\nof the litter box daily. How often you actually replace the litter depends on\nthe number of cats you have, the number of litter boxes and the type of litter\nyou use.\n\nTwice a week is a general guideline for replacing clay litter, but depending\non your circumstances, you may need to replace it every other day or only once\na week. If you clean the litter box daily, you might only need to change\nclumping litter every two to three weeks. If you notice an odor or if much of\nthe litter is wet or clumped, it's time for a change. Scrub the box every time\nyou change the litter. Use mild dish detergent to clean it, as products with\nammonia or citrus oils can turn a cat off, and some cleaning products are\ntoxic to cats.\n\n### Liner notes\n\nBox liners are strictly a convenience for the owner; supposedly, the liner can\nbe gathered together and tied just like a garbage bag, but the truth is that\nmost cats shred it to bits while scratching in the box. However, it might work\nif your cat doesn't work too hard to bury their waste.\n\n### Depth of litter\n\nMost cats won't use litter that's more than about two inches deep. In fact,\nsome long-haired cats actually prefer less litter and a smooth, slick surface,\nsuch as the bottom of the box. Adding extra litter won’t reduce the amount of\ncleaning necessary for a litter box.\n\n## Training\n\nThere's really no such thing as \"litter training\" a cat in the same way one\nwould housetrain a dog. You actually don't need to teach your cat what to do\nwith a litter box; instinct will generally take over. You do need to provide\nan acceptable, accessible litter box, using the suggestions above.\n\nIt's not necessary to take your cat to the litter box and move their paws back\nand forth in the litter. If you move to a new place, however, you will need to\nshow your cat where the box is.\n\n### If problems begin\n\nIf your cat begins to go to the bathroom outside the litter box, your first\ncall should always be to your veterinarian. Many medical conditions can cause\na change in a cat's litter box habits. If your veterinarian examines your cat\nand gives them a clean bill of health, your cat may have a behavior problem\nthat needs to be solved. See more ways to solve litter box problems »\n\nPunishment is not the answer, nor is banishing your cat outdoors. For long-\nstanding or complex situations, contact an animal-behavior specialist who has\nexperience working with cats.\n\nAdapted from material originally developed by applied animal behaviorists at\nthe Dumb Friends League, Denver, Colorado. All rights reserved.\n\n * Donate\n\nHelp us protect and care for stray, feral and all outdoor cats\n\nDonate\n\n * Sign Up\n * Take Action\n * Save a life now: Pledge to adopt your next pet. 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Contributions\nto The HSUS are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSUS's tax\nidentification number is 53-0225390.\n\nMessage and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. We'll text you approximately once a month. Terms & Conditions/Privacy Policy\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://consciouscat.net/2011/08/29/living-with-cat-allergies-and-cats/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201024062532/https://consciouscat.net/2011/08/29/living-with-cat-allergies-and-cats/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Living with cat allergies, and cats", "passages": [ "When someone is allergic to cats, the most common advice given by physicians is to get rid of the cat. Allergies are also one of the top five reasons why cats are returned to shelters. However, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, nearly 10 million people choose to share their homes with cats and dogs despite being allergic.", "Contrary to what most people believe, cat allergies are not caused by cat hair, but by a protein found in a cat’s saliva, urine and dander (dried flakes of skin). How could one tiny little protein cause the wheezing, sneezing, runny eyes, hives, asthma and even breathing problems that some people experience when they’re around cats? People with allergies have oversensitive immune systems that mistake harmless things like cat dander for dangerous invaders, and mount the same response as they would against bacteria or viruses. The symptoms of the allergy are the side effects of the body’s battle against the perceived threat.", "Even though you may never be able to get rid of your allergy symptoms, you don’t have to give up your cat. There are a lot of things you can do to help you cope with allergy symptoms and still enjoy the love and companionship of your cat.", "1. Designate your bedroom as a cat-free zone. Begin your program of allergen reduction by washing bedding, drapes and pillows. Better yet, replace them. Use plastic covers that are designed to prevent allergens from penetrating on your mattress and pillows. Allergen-proof covers are available from medical supply outlets. Don’t expect results overnight. Cat allergens are one-sixth the size of pollens, and it may take months to reduce them significantly.\n\n2. Restrict your cat’s access to designated areas inside your home. If you have a safe outdoor enclosure, allow your cat some time outside where dander will waft away in the wind. Brush your cat in the fresh-air enclosure to prevent loose, allergen-carrying hair from dispersing through your home.\n3. Eliminate allergen traps such as upholstered furniture and rugs. Carpet can accumulate up to 100 times the amount of cat allergens as hardwood flooring, so replacing the wall-to-wall with wood will keep allergens from accumulating as much. If ripping up the carpet is not an option, have it steam cleaned as often as needed.\n4. Vacuuming blows as many allergens through the air as it removes, so when you vacuum, use an allergen-proof vacuum cleaner bag or a vacuum cleaner with a high efficiency particulate arresting (HEPA) filter.\n5. Get some fresh air. Highly insulated homes trap allergens as well as heat, so open the windows to increase the ventilation in your home, and run window fans on exhaust. (But remember to always screen windows so kitty stays safely indoors.) Also, clean the air inside your home. Although nothing will remove all of the allergens present, running an air cleaner with a HEPA filter will help.\n6. Wipe the dander away. Bathing a cat often is suggested as a way to reduce the dander, but experts disagree on its effectiveness. “Bathing a cat was once believed to be helpful,” say Dr. Robert Zuckerman, an allergy and asthma specialist in Harrisburg, PA, “but the cat would have to be washed almost daily.” Instead, daily use of products such as Pal’s Quick Cleansing WipesTM will remove saliva and dander from your cat’s hair and are less stressful for felines who prefer not to be rubbed in the tub.\n7. Spray allergens away. Anti-allergen sprays are a convenient way to deactivate allergens, including those produced by pets. Allersearch ADS, made from plant-based, non-toxic substances, can be sprayed throughout the house to take the sting out of household dust by rendering allergens harmless.\n8. Clean the cat box. Cat allergen is found in urine and is left in the litter box when your cat makes a deposit. To help prevent allergic reactions to the litter box, use a brand of litter that is less dusty and have someone in the household who is not allergenic clean the box.\n9. Take your medicine. Over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines, decongestants, eye drops and aerosol inhalers will help reduce the symptoms, although they do not eliminate the allergy. If you prefer to take a holistic approach, try Nettle tea, a bioflavinoid called quercetin or acupuncture. In recent studies antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E have demonstrated significant anti-allergen effects.\n10. Get tested. An allergy specialist can determine the exact source of your allergic reactions by a simple prick of the skin on your arm or back.\n11. Look at the whole picture. Because allergies rarely come individually wrapped, other culprits, such as dust mites and pollen, may be causing reactions, too. “An individual rarely has a single allergy,” says Zuckerman. “A cat owner may be able to tolerate contact with the cat in winter, but when spring arrives, all the allergies together may prove unbearable.”\n12. Build up resistance. There is no cure for allergy to cats, but immunotherapy may help increase your tolerance. Immunotherapy involves getting allergy shots once or twice weekly for up to six months, then monthly boosters for three to five years. Some individuals develop complete immunity, while others continue to need shots, and still others find no relief at all.\nThere may also be hope in the form of a vaccine for allergy sufferers. Science Daily reports that researchers have developed a vaccine that successfully treats people with an allergy to cats. The vaccine, developed by immunologist Mark Larché, professor in the Department of Medicine in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine and Canada Research Chair in Allergy & Immune Tolerance, is said to be effective and safe with no side effects. Read the entire report about the vaccine on Science Daily’s website.", "Excellent post. I’m mildly allergic to my cats, but have developed immunity to them (though I still get allergic to other people’s cats sometimes.) I am successfully following many of your tips – I have tile floors which are swept and mopped weekly, animal bedding is laundered weekly, and the cats are not allowed in the bedroom.", "I’ve also had success with some of the anti-allergen sprays available (spraying on upholstery.) Haven’t tried the pillow covers idea yet, but that will be next!", "I spent most of my life allergic to cats and therefore hated them even though I would never hurt one. It wasn’t until I had a mini-stroke that they found a cyst in my sinus cavities that was reacting to cat dander. Controlling the cyst (can’t be removed) controlled the allergies and now i have two beautiful fur-buddies living with me, both rescues. Sometimes it takes severe turns in one’s life to find things otherwise missed. I know it’s odd to say you are grateful for something bad but the mini-stroke gave me a chance to enjoy something I never could before, a cat’s love.", "I’m sorry that it took a mini stroke for you to find out that you could live with cats, Rick, but I’m so glad you now get to experience the love of not just one, but two cats.", "i am allergic to everything (dust, pollen, spores, trees, shrubs, grasses, and all animals) and i’m asthmatic. i get hives when dogs lick me, or when i’m exposed to any allergen especially when my immune system is low. i’ve tried all kind of over-the-counter and prescription medications. i am a petsitter though (i grew up with animals and i love them to death, so i deal w/ my allergies). but anyways, what i found really helps is i have a hepa room air filter and i use the neti-pot. i keep the room air filter in my bedroom, and i’m only in there to sleep usually. my two cats sleep with me on the bed (one even snuggles up to my face – which the doctor is horrified about but i can’t say no to my cats! haha). just with those two things i don’t have to take any OTC meds anymore. i still keep zyrtec on hand, but i don’t need to use it regularly (at one time, an allergist had me taking it twice a day!). what a difference an air filter and doing the neti pot regularly makes! 🙂", "I swear by my Neti-Pot, Jen. Even though I’m not allergic to cats, I do occasionally have an allergic reaction to something outside. A quick rinse with the Neti Pot removes the offender. I also haven’t had a cold in years, I regularly use my Neti Pot during cold and flu season.", "We don’t have any allergic people in my family, thankfully (we’re all cat lovers and cat parents!), but thank you so much for all the precious advice... you never know! And it may come in handy when I hear people saying they have to get rid of a cat because their child/husband/wife/boyfriend is allergic! It’s great to read so many comments from your readers who have found ways to fight their allergies while living happily with their beloved cats!", "Yes, please pass this on to anyone who thinks that being allergic means having to give up your cat, Anna.", "I just found out that my son is allergic to both cats and dogs and that his asthma is most likely being caused by our cat who lives indoors with us. Our dog spends most of the day outside but spends a lot of time indoors with me too. The doctor didn’t tell me to get rid of the cat but he said he didn’t recommend having it in the house so I was quite upset. Now that I’ve read this article though it gives me hope. Thank you so much. I live in Japan and wonder if immunotherapy shots are available here. I will have to do some more research on the topic because I love animals and I want my children to love them too.", "I have several friends who have cat allergies, including one whose child has asthma, and they all live with indoor cats. There is most definitely hope. Here’s a link to an article a friend of mine wrote about the topic; her and her fiance are both allergic to cats, but share their lives with seven indoor cats! http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/the-things-we-do-for-love-were- allergic-to-our-seven-cats-but-well-never-give-them-up?WT.z_mod=HPDL", "I have asthma and am allergic to cats but I’ve been able to coexist with Montana in our home since we adopted him at nine weeks old. I’ve been doing immunotherapy (shots) and take an OTC recomended by my allergy/asthma doc and have no problems. I didn’t follow the advice of keeping him out of our bedroom because he’s slept with us since he was tiny and I’ve still been ok and since he’s an inside only cat we hate restricting him.", "I think the advice of keeping cats out of the bedroom is probably the most ignored advice by allergy sufferers, Montana. I couldn’t do it, either.", "I take OTC allergy medicine, have a HEPA air filter and use a HEPA vaccuum when I have the time. I also try to brush all the animals regularly so the shedded fur can be contained.", "I think it’s been working pretty well, although I don’t find it intolerable to live with a bit of a runny nose all the time. I’d prefer to breathe clearly of course, but given the tradeoff, I’d much rather have my animals.", "I’ve used Homeopathy for years to successfully control my allergies. And you are very right that it is rarely just a cat allergy. My main offender is dust mites and tree/ragweed pollen. Cats were a very small part of the allergy equation. And the doctor had the nerve to tell me to “get rid” of my cats! I highly suggest finding a certified homeopath to work with as they can better determine the correct remedy for your specific needs.", "Homeopathy can be a very powerful remedy and I would definitely consider it for allergy relief. I agree that working with an experienced homeopath is the best way to go about it.", "thank you for this most informative post! I have read blogs in the past month where the writers had mentioned the possibility of having to give up their cat due to allergies and were wondering what to do.", "I used to be very allergic to cats (hence why we never had them as pets) but my allergy is almost gone. I still get slightly sniffly and a scratchy throat, but no red itchy eyes, no wheezing, no sneezing! I am allergic to many outdoor plants and trees as well as dust mites and mold and some of that has been reduced as well. I had almost a year of allergy shots so perhaps that helped.", "I have a question. Cami had a yeast infection in her right ear and we got rid of that but then it started up in her left ear. Is this common in cats and what causes it? We’re currently treating it with antibiotic ointment but her ear is obviously sensitive and it’s a struggle getting the medicine where it needs to go, she shakes her head and squirms.", "Marty, yeast infections have a tendency to recur if the underlying problem isn’t addressed, which can be anything from medications to diet to allergies. I’d take Cami back to your vet if this isn’t clearing up.", "My human doesn’t have allergies to cats, but she does have allergies. We’re going to try the nettle and see if it helps. Thanks!!!", "[...] The San Francisco Chronicle reported on a new vaccine that can help reduce cat allergies in humans. The goal is to alter (and lessen) a person’s overall immune response to the protein in cat’s saliva that is the cause of the allergic reaction. Instead of many months of weekly shots, researchers are planning once-a-month treatments over a period of just a few months. Until the vaccine becomes available, you may find tips on how to manage your allergies without giving up your cat in my recent article Living With Cat Allergies, and Cats. [...]" ] }, "parsed_md": "Living with cat allergies, and cats - The Conscious Cat\n\n 22 Comments\n\nAugust 29, 2011\n\n# Living with cat allergies, and cats\n\nCategories: Feline Health, Human Health\n\nWhen someone is allergic to cats, the most common advice given by physicians\nis to get rid of the cat. Allergies are also one of the top five reasons why\ncats are returned to shelters. However, according to the American Academy of\nAllergy, Asthma and Immunology, nearly 10 million people choose to share their\nhomes with cats and dogs despite being allergic.\n\nContrary to what most people believe, cat allergies are not caused by cat\nhair, but by a protein found in a cat’s saliva, urine and dander (dried flakes\nof skin). How could one tiny little protein cause the wheezing, sneezing,\nrunny eyes, hives, asthma and even breathing problems that some people\nexperience when they’re around cats? People with allergies have oversensitive\nimmune systems that mistake harmless things like cat dander for dangerous\ninvaders, and mount the same response as they would against bacteria or\nviruses. The symptoms of the allergy are the side effects of the body’s battle\nagainst the perceived threat.\n\nEven though you may never be able to get rid of your allergy symptoms, you\ndon’t have to give up your cat. There are a lot of things you can do to help\nyou cope with allergy symptoms and still enjoy the love and companionship of\nyour cat.\n\nPetfinder.com offers the following tips:\n\n 1. Designate your bedroom as a cat-free zone. Begin your program of allergen reduction by washing bedding, drapes and pillows. Better yet, replace them. Use plastic covers that are designed to prevent allergens from penetrating on your mattress and pillows. Allergen-proof covers are available from medical supply outlets. Don’t expect results overnight. Cat allergens are one-sixth the size of pollens, and it may take months to reduce them significantly.\n\n 2. Restrict your cat’s access to designated areas inside your home. If you have a safe outdoor enclosure, allow your cat some time outside where dander will waft away in the wind. Brush your cat in the fresh-air enclosure to prevent loose, allergen-carrying hair from dispersing through your home.\n 3. Eliminate allergen traps such as upholstered furniture and rugs. Carpet can accumulate up to 100 times the amount of cat allergens as hardwood flooring, so replacing the wall-to-wall with wood will keep allergens from accumulating as much. If ripping up the carpet is not an option, have it steam cleaned as often as needed.\n 4. Vacuuming blows as many allergens through the air as it removes, so when you vacuum, use an allergen-proof vacuum cleaner bag or a vacuum cleaner with a high efficiency particulate arresting (HEPA) filter.\n 5. Get some fresh air. Highly insulated homes trap allergens as well as heat, so open the windows to increase the ventilation in your home, and run window fans on exhaust. (But remember to always screen windows so kitty stays safely indoors.) Also, clean the air inside your home. Although nothing will remove all of the allergens present, running an air cleaner with a HEPA filter will help.\n 6. Wipe the dander away. Bathing a cat often is suggested as a way to reduce the dander, but experts disagree on its effectiveness. “Bathing a cat was once believed to be helpful,” say Dr. Robert Zuckerman, an allergy and asthma specialist in Harrisburg, PA, “but the cat would have to be washed almost daily.” Instead, daily use of products such as Pal’s Quick Cleansing WipesTM will remove saliva and dander from your cat’s hair and are less stressful for felines who prefer not to be rubbed in the tub.\n 7. Spray allergens away. Anti-allergen sprays are a convenient way to deactivate allergens, including those produced by pets. Allersearch ADS, made from plant-based, non-toxic substances, can be sprayed throughout the house to take the sting out of household dust by rendering allergens harmless.\n 8. Clean the cat box. Cat allergen is found in urine and is left in the litter box when your cat makes a deposit. To help prevent allergic reactions to the litter box, use a brand of litter that is less dusty and have someone in the household who is not allergenic clean the box.\n 9. Take your medicine. Over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines, decongestants, eye drops and aerosol inhalers will help reduce the symptoms, although they do not eliminate the allergy. If you prefer to take a holistic approach, try Nettle tea, a bioflavinoid called quercetin or acupuncture. In recent studies antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E have demonstrated significant anti-allergen effects.\n 10. Get tested. An allergy specialist can determine the exact source of your allergic reactions by a simple prick of the skin on your arm or back.\n 11. Look at the whole picture. Because allergies rarely come individually wrapped, other culprits, such as dust mites and pollen, may be causing reactions, too. “An individual rarely has a single allergy,” says Zuckerman. “A cat owner may be able to tolerate contact with the cat in winter, but when spring arrives, all the allergies together may prove unbearable.”\n 12. Build up resistance. There is no cure for allergy to cats, but immunotherapy may help increase your tolerance. Immunotherapy involves getting allergy shots once or twice weekly for up to six months, then monthly boosters for three to five years. Some individuals develop complete immunity, while others continue to need shots, and still others find no relief at all.\n\nThere may also be hope in the form of a vaccine for allergy sufferers. Science\nDaily reports that researchers have developed a vaccine that successfully\ntreats people with an allergy to cats. The vaccine, developed by immunologist\nMark Larché, professor in the Department of Medicine in the Michael G.\nDeGroote School of Medicine and Canada Research Chair in Allergy & Immune\nTolerance, is said to be effective and safe with no side effects. Read the\nentire report about the vaccine on Science Daily’s website.\n\nAre you living with cat allergies and cats? What has helped you?\n\nImage: morguefile.com\n\nRelated reading:\n\nNatural allergy relief\n\nAllergy relief from a Neti Pot\n\n#### You might also like:\n\n * Living With Cat Allergies\n\n * How To Live With Pet Allergies Without Giving Up Your Pet\n\n * Feline Allergies\n\n * Food Allergies in Cats\n\n * Tags: allergies, allergy vaccine, dander, immune system, vacuum\n\n * « Conscious Cat Sunday: Get happy\n * The Year of the Cat: The 2011 Petties and BlogPaws 2011 »\n\n#### 22 Comments on Living with cat allergies, and cats\n\n 1. ###### Shannon\n\nSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:09 pm (9 years ago)\n\nExcellent post. I’m mildly allergic to my cats, but have developed immunity to\nthem (though I still get allergic to other people’s cats sometimes.) I am\nsuccessfully following many of your tips – I have tile floors which are swept\nand mopped weekly, animal bedding is laundered weekly, and the cats are not\nallowed in the bedroom.\n\nI’ve also had success with some of the anti-allergen sprays available\n(spraying on upholstery.) Haven’t tried the pillow covers idea yet, but that\nwill be next!\n\nIt is possible to live with cats and allergies! It just takes a little bit\nmore work is all.\n\nReply\n\n 2. ###### Rick\n\nSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:56 am (9 years ago)\n\nI spent most of my life allergic to cats and therefore hated them even though\nI would never hurt one. It wasn’t until I had a mini-stroke that they found a\ncyst in my sinus cavities that was reacting to cat dander. Controlling the\ncyst (can’t be removed) controlled the allergies and now i have two beautiful\nfur-buddies living with me, both rescues. Sometimes it takes severe turns in\none’s life to find things otherwise missed. I know it’s odd to say you are\ngrateful for something bad but the mini-stroke gave me a chance to enjoy\nsomething I never could before, a cat’s love.\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Ingrid\n\nSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:20 am (9 years ago)\n\nI’m sorry that it took a mini stroke for you to find out that you could live\nwith cats, Rick, but I’m so glad you now get to experience the love of not\njust one, but two cats.\n\nReply\n\n 3. ###### jen\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 3:57 pm (9 years ago)\n\ni am allergic to everything (dust, pollen, spores, trees, shrubs, grasses, and\nall animals) and i’m asthmatic. i get hives when dogs lick me, or when i’m\nexposed to any allergen especially when my immune system is low. i’ve tried\nall kind of over-the-counter and prescription medications. i am a petsitter\nthough (i grew up with animals and i love them to death, so i deal w/ my\nallergies). but anyways, what i found really helps is i have a hepa room air\nfilter and i use the neti-pot. i keep the room air filter in my bedroom, and\ni’m only in there to sleep usually. my two cats sleep with me on the bed (one\neven snuggles up to my face – which the doctor is horrified about but i can’t\nsay no to my cats! haha). just with those two things i don’t have to take any\nOTC meds anymore. i still keep zyrtec on hand, but i don’t need to use it\nregularly (at one time, an allergist had me taking it twice a day!). what a\ndifference an air filter and doing the neti pot regularly makes! 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Ingrid\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 4:58 pm (9 years ago)\n\nI swear by my Neti-Pot, Jen. Even though I’m not allergic to cats, I do\noccasionally have an allergic reaction to something outside. A quick rinse\nwith the Neti Pot removes the offender. I also haven’t had a cold in years, I\nregularly use my Neti Pot during cold and flu season.\n\nReply\n\n 4. ###### Anna\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 3:36 pm (9 years ago)\n\nWe don’t have any allergic people in my family, thankfully (we’re all cat\nlovers and cat parents!), but thank you so much for all the precious advice...\nyou never know! And it may come in handy when I hear people saying they have\nto get rid of a cat because their child/husband/wife/boyfriend is allergic!\nIt’s great to read so many comments from your readers who have found ways to\nfight their allergies while living happily with their beloved cats!\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Ingrid\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 4:57 pm (9 years ago)\n\nYes, please pass this on to anyone who thinks that being allergic means having\nto give up your cat, Anna.\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Mairi\n\nMay 23, 2012 at 4:02 am (8 years ago)\n\nI just found out that my son is allergic to both cats and dogs and that his\nasthma is most likely being caused by our cat who lives indoors with us. Our\ndog spends most of the day outside but spends a lot of time indoors with me\ntoo. The doctor didn’t tell me to get rid of the cat but he said he didn’t\nrecommend having it in the house so I was quite upset. Now that I’ve read this\narticle though it gives me hope. Thank you so much. I live in Japan and wonder\nif immunotherapy shots are available here. I will have to do some more\nresearch on the topic because I love animals and I want my children to love\nthem too.\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Ingrid\n\nMay 23, 2012 at 6:41 am (8 years ago)\n\nI have several friends who have cat allergies, including one whose child has\nasthma, and they all live with indoor cats. There is most definitely hope.\nHere’s a link to an article a friend of mine wrote about the topic; her and\nher fiance are both allergic to cats, but share their lives with seven indoor\ncats! http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/the-things-we-do-for-love-were-\nallergic-to-our-seven-cats-but-well-never-give-them-up?WT.z_mod=HPDL\n\nReply\n\n 5. ###### Montana\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 2:25 pm (9 years ago)\n\nI have asthma and am allergic to cats but I’ve been able to coexist with\nMontana in our home since we adopted him at nine weeks old. I’ve been doing\nimmunotherapy (shots) and take an OTC recomended by my allergy/asthma doc and\nhave no problems. I didn’t follow the advice of keeping him out of our bedroom\nbecause he’s slept with us since he was tiny and I’ve still been ok and since\nhe’s an inside only cat we hate restricting him.\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Ingrid\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 4:56 pm (9 years ago)\n\nI think the advice of keeping cats out of the bedroom is probably the most\nignored advice by allergy sufferers, Montana. I couldn’t do it, either.\n\nReply\n\n 6. ###### Rachel\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 12:27 pm (9 years ago)\n\nI am allergic to cats and dogs. And I live with two cats and a dog.\n\nI take OTC allergy medicine, have a HEPA air filter and use a HEPA vaccuum\nwhen I have the time. I also try to brush all the animals regularly so the\nshedded fur can be contained.\n\nI think it’s been working pretty well, although I don’t find it intolerable to\nlive with a bit of a runny nose all the time. I’d prefer to breathe clearly of\ncourse, but given the tradeoff, I’d much rather have my animals.\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Ingrid\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 4:55 pm (9 years ago)\n\nI’m glad you found ways to manage your allergies, Rachel.\n\nReply\n\n 7. ###### Mary S.\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 8:57 am (9 years ago)\n\nI’ve used Homeopathy for years to successfully control my allergies. And you\nare very right that it is rarely just a cat allergy. My main offender is dust\nmites and tree/ragweed pollen. Cats were a very small part of the allergy\nequation. And the doctor had the nerve to tell me to “get rid” of my cats! I\nhighly suggest finding a certified homeopath to work with as they can better\ndetermine the correct remedy for your specific needs.\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Ingrid\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 12:03 pm (9 years ago)\n\nHomeopathy can be a very powerful remedy and I would definitely consider it\nfor allergy relief. I agree that working with an experienced homeopath is the\nbest way to go about it.\n\nReply\n\n 8. ###### caren gittleman\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 8:12 am (9 years ago)\n\nthank you for this most informative post! I have read blogs in the past month\nwhere the writers had mentioned the possibility of having to give up their cat\ndue to allergies and were wondering what to do.\n\nnow I have your blog post to refer them to!\n\nHave a fabulous day!\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Ingrid\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 12:02 pm (9 years ago)\n\nThanks, Caren. You have a wonderful day, too!\n\nReply\n\n 9. ###### Marty\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 8:04 am (9 years ago)\n\nI used to be very allergic to cats (hence why we never had them as pets) but\nmy allergy is almost gone. I still get slightly sniffly and a scratchy throat,\nbut no red itchy eyes, no wheezing, no sneezing! I am allergic to many outdoor\nplants and trees as well as dust mites and mold and some of that has been\nreduced as well. I had almost a year of allergy shots so perhaps that helped.\n\nI have a question. Cami had a yeast infection in her right ear and we got rid\nof that but then it started up in her left ear. Is this common in cats and\nwhat causes it? We’re currently treating it with antibiotic ointment but her\near is obviously sensitive and it’s a struggle getting the medicine where it\nneeds to go, she shakes her head and squirms.\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Ingrid\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 12:01 pm (9 years ago)\n\nMarty, yeast infections have a tendency to recur if the underlying problem\nisn’t addressed, which can be anything from medications to diet to allergies.\nI’d take Cami back to your vet if this isn’t clearing up.\n\nReply\n\n 10. ###### Rumpy Drummond\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 7:06 am (9 years ago)\n\nMy human doesn’t have allergies to cats, but she does have allergies. We’re\ngoing to try the nettle and see if it helps. Thanks!!!\n\nReply\n\n * ###### Ingrid\n\nAugust 29, 2011 at 11:59 am (9 years ago)\n\nLet us know if that works for your human, Rumpy.\n\nReply\n\n#### 1Pingbacks & Trackbacks on Living with cat allergies, and cats\n\n 1. Mews and Nips from around the internet \| The Conscious Cat says:\n\nSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:02 am\n\n[...] The San Francisco Chronicle reported on a new vaccine that can help\nreduce cat allergies in humans. The goal is to alter (and lessen) a person’s\noverall immune response to the protein in cat’s saliva that is the cause of\nthe allergic reaction. Instead of many months of weekly shots, researchers are\nplanning once-a-month treatments over a period of just a few months. Until the\nvaccine becomes available, you may find tips on how to manage your allergies\nwithout giving up your cat in my recent article Living With Cat Allergies, and\nCats. 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Sometimes the behaviour can become so ingrained in the cat that even once the stress has been removed, the behaviour continues.", "Removing the cause of the stress is naturally something you will need to tackle. So have a good think about what may be causing the stress. Has the behaviour come on suddenly? If you can find a cause for the stress, you have a much better chance of taking steps to help your cat overcome this stress and hopefully stop the behaviour. Feliway is a synthetic facial pheromone, facial pheromones induce feelings of comfort and safety in cats and bring down stress levels. Therefore Feliway can be used to mimic this pheromone.", "If this is the case it is a good idea to seek advice from your veterinarian as to how to re-train your cat. Some cat owners have had great success using Rescue Remedy on their cats, although this isn't advisable until you have spoken to your vet.", "A good rule of thumb is one litter tray per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats, you should have three litter trays. Cats are fastidiously clean animals and if there aren't enough trays in the house or the trays aren't cleaned often enough, they will find another spot to go to the toilet. I like to scoop out solids from litter trays twice a day and completely replace the cat litter once a week.", "Keep trays within proximity to food and water bowls, but not next to them, cats don't like to go to the toilet near where they eat, would you?", "Size is another important factor, obviously, a Maine Coon is going to need a larger litter tray than a 10-week old kitten. I like to start out small for kittens, and once they're around six months of age, introduce a full sized litter tray. For some larger cats, you may opt for an extra large plastic container instead. See here for more information on choosing a litter tray.", "The first thing you should do is take your cat to the vet to rule out any medical reasons for this inappropriate urinating on your bed. Some causes of cats urinating outside of the litter tray include urinary tract infections, bladder stones, kidney stones, declawing pain and discomfort from arthritis.", "Your veterinarian may also recommend anti-anxiety medications in the case of stress related toileting. There are several drugs available and your veterinarian will be able to prescribe the best one for your cat.", "If the urine has dried and you are having problems locating the soiled area use a blacklight. Cat urine will glow green, making it easy to find the problem area. You should be able to purchase a blacklight from your hardware store or eBay.", "If the urine is still wet, blot up as much as you can with paper towels. There are many commercially available products on the market designed to remove and neutralise cat urine odour. Some of these products come in powder form, so can be easily vacuumed off, others are liquid (often as a spray), so once you have applied it, it can be dried with the aid of a hairdryer.", "Apply baking soda to the wet urine stain. This will draw out the urine. When the baking soda turns yellow from the urine, remove and apply some more. Repeat until the baking soda stays white. If possible, leave on the mattress overnight. The following day, vacuum it off.", "White vinegar is a time tried and proven ingredient that aids in removing both urine stains and the odour. Combine one part distilled white vinegar to two parts warm water to create a spray. Remove as much urine/spray as you can using paper towels. Mist the vinegar spray over areas of cat urine and rub with a paper towel. An alternative method is to mix the solution in a bucket and dip a clean cloth into the liquid. Rub the stain with the vinegar solution. After the vinegar dries, wipe away both solution and stain with warm water.", "Mix 15 ounces of hydrogen peroxide, two tablespoons of baking soda, and two squirts of liquid hand soap in a plastic container with a plastic spoon. Discard after use. Apply this solution to cat urine stains or odour areas, and then rinse away with warm water.", "Naturally, you will have to wash your bedding. Washing detergents used for nappies are the best products to use in this case.", "Keeping your bedroom door closed is the obvious solution although many cat owners may be reluctant to shut their cat out of the bedroom.", "Plastic carpet runners turned upside down will act as a deterrent, cats dislike the feel of these. So, whenever the bed isn't used put these over and hopefully in time your cat's habit will be broken.", "Try putting a fitted plastic sheet over your mattress. These are used with young children who are toilet training, to ensure any accidents don't seep through to the mattress." ] }, "parsed_md": "Cat Urinating On Bed - Removing Cat Urine From A Mattress! \| Toileting Problem\n\n * Home\n * Cat Articles\n\n * Bringing Your New Kitten Home\n * Cat to Cat Introductions\n * All About Catnip\n * Cat World Records\n * Essential Products For New Cat Owners\n * How to determine the age of a kitten\n * Hypoallergenic Cats - Do They Exist?\n * Indoor vs Outdoor Cats\n * Pregnancy & Toxoplasmosis\n * More ...\n * Cat Health\n\n * Gingivitis in Cats\n * Feline Acne\n * Fever in Cats\n * Heatstroke in Cats\n * Flea Allergy Dermatitis\n * Diarrhea in Cats\n * Liver Disease in Cats\n * Pregnancy in Cats\n * Vomiting in Cats\n * Weight Loss in Cats\n * Poisoning in Cats\n * Quick Guide To Flea Products\n * Cat Care\n\n * Adopting a Kitten or Cat\n * How to Trim Your Cat's Claws\n * Indoor vs Outdoor Cats\n * Monthly Health Checks on Your Cat\n * Preventive Care For Cat Owners\n * Keeping Cats Off Christmas Trees\n * More ...\n * Cat Breed Profiles\n * Toileting Problems\n\n * Cat Urinating On Bed\n * How to Clean Cat Urine Odour\n * Cleaning Cat Urine From Carpet\n * Collecting a Urine Sample from a Cat\n * Common Causes of Litter Tray Refusal\n * Feline Spraying\n * Frequent Urination in Cats\n * Inappropriate Urination in Cats\n * Litter Box Training Your Cat\n * Toilet Training Your Kitten\n * Choosing A Litter Tray\n * Cat Breeders & Sitters\n\n * Cat Breeders (AUS)\n * Pet Sitters (Aus)\n * Boarding Catteries (Aus)\n * Cat Breeders (NZ)\n * Pet Sitters (NZ)\n * Cat Breeders (US)\n * Cat Breeders (UK)\n * Veterinarians\n * Directory\n * Add Your Listing\n * Forums\n\n * General Cat Discussions\n * Cat Behaviour Discussions\n * Cats For Sale & Wanted-Australia\n\nCat World > Toileting Problems > Cat Urinating On Bed\n\n## Cat Urinating On Bed - Removing Cat Urine From A Mattress!\n\nTable of contents\n\nCauses of inappropriate urination in cats Cat urine removal recipe How to\nremove cat urine How to prevent cats urinating on the bed \n \n--- \n \nCauses of inappropriate urination in cats:\n\nStress:\n\nStress is a major cause of inappropriate urination in cats. Factors causing\nstress in cats can be moving house, the introduction of a new family member\n(pet or human), a neighbours cat roaming your garden etc. Helping your cat\novercome these stresses may well result in the inappropriate urination\nstopping, however, this isn't always the case. Sometimes the behaviour can\nbecome so ingrained in the cat that even once the stress has been removed, the\nbehaviour continues.\n\nRemoving the cause of the stress is naturally something you will need to\ntackle. So have a good think about what may be causing the stress. Has the\nbehaviour come on suddenly? If you can find a cause for the stress, you have a\nmuch better chance of taking steps to help your cat overcome this stress and\nhopefully stop the behaviour. Feliway is a synthetic facial pheromone, facial\npheromones induce feelings of comfort and safety in cats and bring down stress\nlevels. Therefore Feliway can be used to mimic this pheromone.\n\nIf this is the case it is a good idea to seek advice from your veterinarian as\nto how to re-train your cat. Some cat owners have had great success using\nRescue Remedy on their cats, although this isn't advisable until you have\nspoken to your vet.\n\nLitter trays:\n\nA good rule of thumb is one litter tray per cat, plus one spare. So if you\nhave two cats, you should have three litter trays. Cats are fastidiously clean\nanimals and if there aren't enough trays in the house or the trays aren't\ncleaned often enough, they will find another spot to go to the toilet. I like\nto scoop out solids from litter trays twice a day and completely replace the\ncat litter once a week.\n\nKeep trays within proximity to food and water bowls, but not next to them,\ncats don't like to go to the toilet near where they eat, would you?\n\nSize is another important factor, obviously, a Maine Coon is going to need a\nlarger litter tray than a 10-week old kitten. I like to start out small for\nkittens, and once they're around six months of age, introduce a full sized\nlitter tray. For some larger cats, you may opt for an extra large plastic\ncontainer instead. See here for more information on choosing a litter tray.\n\nMedical:\n\nThe first thing you should do is take your cat to the vet to rule out any\nmedical reasons for this inappropriate urinating on your bed. Some causes of\ncats urinating outside of the litter tray include urinary tract infections,\nbladder stones, kidney stones, declawing pain and discomfort from arthritis.\n\nYour veterinarian may also recommend anti-anxiety medications in the case of\nstress related toileting. There are several drugs available and your\nveterinarian will be able to prescribe the best one for your cat.\n\nWhat you need to remove cat urine from a bed:\n\n * Empty spray bottle.\n * 1 part white vinegar.\n * 2 parts warm water.\n\nAdd to bottle, shake well.\n\nOr\n\n * 2 tablespoons bi-carb soda (baking soda).\n * 15oz hydrogen peroxide.\n * 2 squirts hand soap.\n\nAdd to bottle, shake well.\n\nHow to remove cat urine from a bed:\n\n * If the urine has dried and you are having problems locating the soiled area use a blacklight. Cat urine will glow green, making it easy to find the problem area. You should be able to purchase a blacklight from your hardware store or eBay.\n\n * If the urine is still wet, blot up as much as you can with paper towels. There are many commercially available products on the market designed to remove and neutralise cat urine odour. Some of these products come in powder form, so can be easily vacuumed off, others are liquid (often as a spray), so once you have applied it, it can be dried with the aid of a hairdryer.\n\n * Apply baking soda to the wet urine stain. This will draw out the urine. When the baking soda turns yellow from the urine, remove and apply some more. Repeat until the baking soda stays white. If possible, leave on the mattress overnight. The following day, vacuum it off.\n\n * White vinegar is a time tried and proven ingredient that aids in removing both urine stains and the odour. Combine one part distilled white vinegar to two parts warm water to create a spray. Remove as much urine/spray as you can using paper towels. Mist the vinegar spray over areas of cat urine and rub with a paper towel. An alternative method is to mix the solution in a bucket and dip a clean cloth into the liquid. Rub the stain with the vinegar solution. After the vinegar dries, wipe away both solution and stain with warm water.\n\n * Mix 15 ounces of hydrogen peroxide, two tablespoons of baking soda, and two squirts of liquid hand soap in a plastic container with a plastic spoon. Discard after use. Apply this solution to cat urine stains or odour areas, and then rinse away with warm water.\n\n## How to prevent your cat urinating on the bed:\n\nNaturally, you will have to wash your bedding. Washing detergents used for\nnappies are the best products to use in this case.\n\nKeeping your bedroom door closed is the obvious solution although many cat\nowners may be reluctant to shut their cat out of the bedroom.\n\nPlastic carpet runners turned upside down will act as a deterrent, cats\ndislike the feel of these. So, whenever the bed isn't used put these over and\nhopefully in time your cat's habit will be broken.\n\nTry putting a fitted plastic sheet over your mattress. These are used with\nyoung children who are toilet training, to ensure any accidents don't seep\nthrough to the mattress.\n\nAlso see:\n\nCleaning litter trays Choosing the right litter tray Cat litter\n\nCopyright © 2017 Cat World.com.au.\n\nPrivacy policy Disclaimer Site map Contact us About us\n\nDesigned by CalWeb Internet Services, Inc..\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.petmd.com/cat/care/evr_ct_ultimate-guide-to-eliminating-cat-pee-smell", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201112033256/https://www.petmd.com/cat/care/evr_ct_ultimate-guide-to-eliminating-cat-pee-smell", "parsed_text": { "title": "The Ultimate Guide to Eliminating Cat Pee Smell", "passages": [ "When your cat starts urinating outside the litter box, the smell can be difficult to get rid of and nearly impossible to mask.", "Whether your cat pees on the carpet, a piece of furniture, bed linens, or your clothes, it’s important to neutralize the odor to prevent your cat from becoming a repeat offender. Cats often return to a spot where they have previously urinated if the odor is not eliminated.", "It’s also important to determine the cause of this behavior, which could be a sign of a health issue or stress.", "Here is your ultimate guide to eliminating cat urine smells and determining why your cat is urinating outside the litter box to begin with.", "Cat urine is not all that different from other animals’ urine, but what gives cat urine such a bad smell?", "After a while, the bacterium in the urine decomposes and gives off an ammonia- like odor that’s characteristic of stale, old urine.", "In the second stage of the decomposition process, the urine emits mercaptans, which are compounds that give skunk spray its characteristic bad smell.", "Older cats have kidneys that have lost some of their efficiency, and as a consequence, they tend to have the worst-smelling urine.", "Adding to the stench are the powerful hormones that cats eliminate when they pee. Unless male cats are neutered, their testosterone-spiked urine signals other males to stay away and lets females know they’re around.", "There are a number of reasons why a cat may start peeing outside the litter box. While some owners may think that their cat does it as a way of getting even for something, cats lack the sophisticated cognitive abilities needed to concoct that type of revenge strategy.", "“Despite popular belief, cats do not urinate outside the box to 'get back' at the owner for something,” said Dr. Laura George, DVM at Cats Exclusive Veterinary Center in Shoreline, Washington.", "If your cat’s not using the litter box, it’s likely that he or she is trying to tell you something important.", "The first thing you need to do is rule out a medical problem, says Dr. Bruce Kornreich, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, and associate director of the Cornell Feline Health Center.", "Medical issues related to inappropriate urination can include urinary tract infections, kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and feline lower urinary tract disease. These can cause a cat to urinate outside the litter box, particularly if they associate the litter box with pain.", "If you believe your cat is suffering from any of these conditions, or is exhibiting additional symptoms, bring them to your veterinarian immediately. Untreated conditions such as urinary tract infections can become serious.", "Another possible reason that an older cat may forego the litter box is arthritis. “As cats age, they can get arthritis, which makes it harder for them to get into the box,” Dr. Kornreich said. “Perhaps the sides are too tall, or the box is located in a place that requires the cat to do some kind of arduous physical activity to get to, such as up or down a flight of stairs.”", "Once you’ve ruled out any illness, determine if there’s a behavioral reason why your cat isn’t going in their usual spot.", "“You need to be a detective and take the time to figure out why the cat’s behavior has changed,” says Sandra DeFeo, executive director of the Humane Society of New York.", "According to DeFeo, not using the litter box is one of the most common reasons cats are relinquished to animal shelters. Fortunately, if you can pinpoint the reason behind your cat’s outside-the-litter-box behavior, you can often deter your cat from staining your carpet or bed linens.", "“If there is not a medical problem and the problem truly is behavioral, early intervention is key,” Dr. George says. “Behavioral issues can sometimes be resolved by adding additional litter boxes around the home, scooping frequently to remove waste, or by moving a litter box from one space in the home to another.”", "As a general rule, you should keep as many litter boxes as you have cats in the house, plus one. So, if you have two cats, you should have three litter boxes.", "You can also try removing the cover of your cat’s litter box (if it has one) or changing the type of litter you use to encourage your cat to use his or her box.", "While some cats squat and urinate on bare floors, carpet, furniture, and other horizontal surfaces, others will spray urine on vertical surfaces around the home. “Unfixed males spray to mark their territory, and unfixed females spray to let tomcats know they are ready [to mate]” DeFeo says.", "Although cats are often driven to spray by hormones, there are other reasons for it. Cats may spray out of stress, anxiety, or frustration with their circumstances, including such conditions as restrictive diets, insufficient playtime, or territorial disputes with other cats.", "If your cat is spraying because of disputes with either other cats in the home or in the neighborhood, it’s important for you to try to resolve the issues.", "Separate feuding cats in your household and reintroduce them slowly, using treats to reward and encourage peaceful behavior. To ease anxiety, try a plug- in diffuser that releases a synthetic cat pheromone developed to reassure your cat.", "If your cat is spraying out of stress or anxiety, discuss these issues with your veterinarian and work with them to develop a solution to minimize your cat’s stress.", "As bad as cat pee initially smells, the longer that urine sits, the worse the stench becomes. “The smell gets more concentrated over time,” Dr. Kornreich says.", "Additionally, once a urine stain dries, you may no longer see it, but you can still smell it, and so can your cat, leading him or her to mark that area again.", "“When it comes to cleaning up cat urine, many cat owners make the same mistake—not cleaning it up quickly enough,” says Meg Roberts, president of Molly Maid, a residential cleaning company.", "Several products can help neutralize cat pee odor, including vinegar or baking soda and enzymatic cleaners. Here are some options to help you get rid of the cat pee smell.", "Vinegar, while a bit smelly itself, works to remove the lasting odor of sprayed cat urine because vinegar is an acid that neutralizes the alkaline salts that form in dried urine stains.", "A solution of one part water and one part vinegar can be used to clean walls and floors. Proponents say that the vinegar smell subsides after a few days, taking the urine smell with it.", "For odor elimination in carpets, couch cushions, mattresses, and linens, you can try an enzyme-based cleaner. The enzymes in these products actually break down the acid in cat urine, helping to get rid of the smell at the same time. The natural enzymes and helpful bacteria help get rid of the bad bacteria that’s causing the unpleasant odors.", "When cleaning any surface, it’s important to get to the point where not only can you not smell the urine, but your cat can’t smell it, either. “When a cat can smell a previous urine spot (from themselves or another cat), that area is likely to be used again,” Dr. George says.", "Most importantly, avoid any cleaning products that contain ammonia. “Ammonia is one component of cat urine, and if cats smell that, they’re more likely to go there,” Dr. Kornreich says.", "Find the stain as soon as possible and blot up as much of the urine as you can with a clean cloth.", "Next, rinse the area with clean water and remove the liquid with a wet/dry vacuum. “You don’t want to use a steam cleaner, as the heat can set the stain,” Roberts said.", "While enzyme cleaners come in a spray bottle, spraying a light coat over the stain won’t do much. Instead, remove the sprayer and douse the spot liberally.", "Let the cleaner sit for 10-15 minutes and blot up as much of it as possible with a clean cloth.", "To keep your cat from returning to the spot during the cleaning process, place a piece of aluminum foil or an aluminum baking sheet over the area, or cover it with an upside-down laundry basket.", "Urine can often soak through the carpet and into the subflooring, leaving a stain and a stench that can’t be lifted with carpet cleaner and elbow grease.", "If you have pet odor that will not go away despite your best carpet-cleaning efforts, neutralize the scent by using an oil-based, stain-blocking primer on the subfloor beneath the carpeting. Replace the padding as well as that area of carpet.", "Soak the affected area of the cushion with water. Blot up as much of the cat urine as possible with a towel.", "Let it sit for 15 minutes, then squish out as much of the excess enzyme cleaner as possible before blotting with towels.", "If possible, leave the cushion outside as long as possible while it dries. Since cushions take days to dry, lay aluminum foil down before putting the cushion back, then put a second layer of foil over the top of the cushion to discourage your cat from peeing on the cushion again.", "Soak the affected area of the mattress with water. Blot up as much of the cat urine as possible with a towel.", "Let the enzymatic cleaner sit for 15 minutes and then blot it up. Place several layers of clean towels over the mattress and then make the bed.", "Swap out the towels each day until the mattress completely dries. To discourage peeing on the spot while the mattress dries, cover the bed with a large plastic sheet or tarp when you’re not using it. You can also get a waterproof mattress cover to protect it from future incidents.", "One important rule with linens and clothing is: NEVER use bleach—when mixed with ammonia and cat urine, it can cause harmful gases.", "Add the items to the washing machine with detergent plus a cup of baking soda OR a quarter cup of cider vinegar.", "If you can still smell the urine after the cycle is complete, add enzyme cleaner to the load (following instructions on the package) and run the cycle again.", "Once you’ve cleaned a particular area, prevent a recurrence by changing the significance of that area to your cat. In other words, since cats prefer to eat and eliminate in separate areas, place food bowls and treats in previously soiled areas, or play with your cat in that space and leave toys there." ] }, "parsed_md": "The Ultimate Guide to Eliminating Cat Pee Smell\n\nSkip to main content\n\n# The Ultimate Guide to Eliminating Cat Pee Smell\n\nPetMD Editorial\n\nApril 07, 2020\n\nShare this:\n\nUpdated and reviewed for accuracy on April 7, 2020, by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM\n\nWhen your cat starts urinating outside the litter box, the smell can be\ndifficult to get rid of and nearly impossible to mask.\n\nWhether your cat pees on the carpet, a piece of furniture, bed linens, or your\nclothes, it’s important to neutralize the odor to prevent your cat from\nbecoming a repeat offender. Cats often return to a spot where they have\npreviously urinated if the odor is not eliminated.\n\nIt’s also important to determine the cause of this behavior, which could be a\nsign of a health issue or stress.\n\nHere is your ultimate guide to eliminating cat urine smells and determining\nwhy your cat is urinating outside the litter box to begin with.\n\nJump to Section:\n\n * Products to Clean Up Cat Urine Messes\n * How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of Carpet\n * How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of Cushions\n * How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of a Mattress\n * How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of Linens and Clothing\n\n## Why Cat Pee Stinks\n\nCat urine is not all that different from other animals’ urine, but what gives\ncat urine such a bad smell?\n\n### Cat Urine Gets Worse With Time\n\nCat urine that’s outside the litter box is usually unnoticed until it becomes\na problem.\n\nAfter a while, the bacterium in the urine decomposes and gives off an ammonia-\nlike odor that’s characteristic of stale, old urine.\n\nIn the second stage of the decomposition process, the urine emits mercaptans,\nwhich are compounds that give skunk spray its characteristic bad smell.\n\n### Older Animals Have Smellier Urine\n\nOlder cats have kidneys that have lost some of their efficiency, and as a\nconsequence, they tend to have the worst-smelling urine.\n\n### Unaltered Males Have Hormones in Their Urine\n\nAdding to the stench are the powerful hormones that cats eliminate when they\npee. Unless male cats are neutered, their testosterone-spiked urine signals\nother males to stay away and lets females know they’re around.\n\n## Why Cats Urinate Outside of the Litter Box\n\nThere are a number of reasons why a cat may start peeing outside the litter\nbox. While some owners may think that their cat does it as a way of getting\neven for something, cats lack the sophisticated cognitive abilities needed to\nconcoct that type of revenge strategy.\n\n“Despite popular belief, cats do not urinate outside the box to 'get back' at\nthe owner for something,” said Dr. Laura George, DVM at Cats Exclusive\nVeterinary Center in Shoreline, Washington.\n\nIf your cat’s not using the litter box, it’s likely that he or she is trying\nto tell you something important.\n\n### Health Issues Can Cause Inappropriate Urination\n\nThe first thing you need to do is rule out a medical problem, says Dr. Bruce\nKornreich, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, and associate director of the Cornell Feline\nHealth Center.\n\nMedical issues related to inappropriate urination can include urinary tract\ninfections, kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and feline lower\nurinary tract disease. These can cause a cat to urinate outside the litter\nbox, particularly if they associate the litter box with pain.\n\nIf you believe your cat is suffering from any of these conditions, or is\nexhibiting additional symptoms, bring them to your veterinarian immediately.\nUntreated conditions such as urinary tract infections can become serious.\n\n### Arthritis Can Make Litter Boxes Hard to Use\n\nAnother possible reason that an older cat may forego the litter box is\narthritis. “As cats age, they can get arthritis, which makes it harder for\nthem to get into the box,” Dr. Kornreich said. “Perhaps the sides are too\ntall, or the box is located in a place that requires the cat to do some kind\nof arduous physical activity to get to, such as up or down a flight of\nstairs.”\n\n### Behavioral Issues Could Be the Cause\n\nOnce you’ve ruled out any illness, determine if there’s a behavioral reason\nwhy your cat isn’t going in their usual spot.\n\n“You need to be a detective and take the time to figure out why the cat’s\nbehavior has changed,” says Sandra DeFeo, executive director of the Humane\nSociety of New York.\n\nAccording to DeFeo, not using the litter box is one of the most common reasons\ncats are relinquished to animal shelters. Fortunately, if you can pinpoint the\nreason behind your cat’s outside-the-litter-box behavior, you can often deter\nyour cat from staining your carpet or bed linens.\n\n“If there is not a medical problem and the problem truly is behavioral, early\nintervention is key,” Dr. George says. “Behavioral issues can sometimes be\nresolved by adding additional litter boxes around the home, scooping\nfrequently to remove waste, or by moving a litter box from one space in the\nhome to another.”\n\nAs a general rule, you should keep as many litter boxes as you have cats in\nthe house, plus one. So, if you have two cats, you should have three litter\nboxes.\n\nYou can also try removing the cover of your cat’s litter box (if it has one)\nor changing the type of litter you use to encourage your cat to use his or her\nbox.\n\n## Why Cats Spray\n\nWhile some cats squat and urinate on bare floors, carpet, furniture, and other\nhorizontal surfaces, others will spray urine on vertical surfaces around the\nhome. “Unfixed males spray to mark their territory, and unfixed females spray\nto let tomcats know they are ready [to mate]” DeFeo says.\n\nTo avoid such behaviors, she suggests getting male cats neutered and female\ncats spayed at 6 months.\n\nAlthough cats are often driven to spray by hormones, there are other reasons\nfor it. Cats may spray out of stress, anxiety, or frustration with their\ncircumstances, including such conditions as restrictive diets, insufficient\nplaytime, or territorial disputes with other cats.\n\nIf your cat is spraying because of disputes with either other cats in the home\nor in the neighborhood, it’s important for you to try to resolve the issues.\n\nSeparate feuding cats in your household and reintroduce them slowly, using\ntreats to reward and encourage peaceful behavior. To ease anxiety, try a plug-\nin diffuser that releases a synthetic cat pheromone developed to reassure your\ncat.\n\nIf your cat is spraying out of stress or anxiety, discuss these issues with\nyour veterinarian and work with them to develop a solution to minimize your\ncat’s stress.\n\n## Clean Up Cat Urine Stains Before They Smell Worse\n\nAs bad as cat pee initially smells, the longer that urine sits, the worse the\nstench becomes. “The smell gets more concentrated over time,” Dr. Kornreich\nsays.\n\nAdditionally, once a urine stain dries, you may no longer see it, but you can\nstill smell it, and so can your cat, leading him or her to mark that area\nagain.\n\n“When it comes to cleaning up cat urine, many cat owners make the same\nmistake—not cleaning it up quickly enough,” says Meg Roberts, president of\nMolly Maid, a residential cleaning company.\n\n## Products to Clean Cat Urine Messes\n\nSeveral products can help neutralize cat pee odor, including vinegar or baking\nsoda and enzymatic cleaners. Here are some options to help you get rid of the\ncat pee smell.\n\n### Baking Soda and Vinegar\n\nVinegar, while a bit smelly itself, works to remove the lasting odor of\nsprayed cat urine because vinegar is an acid that neutralizes the alkaline\nsalts that form in dried urine stains.\n\nA solution of one part water and one part vinegar can be used to clean walls\nand floors. Proponents say that the vinegar smell subsides after a few days,\ntaking the urine smell with it.\n\n### Enzyme-Based Cleaners\n\nFor odor elimination in carpets, couch cushions, mattresses, and linens, you\ncan try an enzyme-based cleaner. The enzymes in these products actually break\ndown the acid in cat urine, helping to get rid of the smell at the same time.\nThe natural enzymes and helpful bacteria help get rid of the bad bacteria\nthat’s causing the unpleasant odors.\n\nWhen cleaning any surface, it’s important to get to the point where not only\ncan you not smell the urine, but your cat can’t smell it, either. “When a cat\ncan smell a previous urine spot (from themselves or another cat), that area is\nlikely to be used again,” Dr. George says.\n\n### Avoid Products That Contain Ammonia\n\nMost importantly, avoid any cleaning products that contain ammonia. “Ammonia\nis one component of cat urine, and if cats smell that, they’re more likely to\ngo there,” Dr. Kornreich says.\n\nIn addition, ammonia and other chemical cleaners can often set the stain—the\nopposite of what you’re trying to do.\n\n## How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of Carpet\n\nHere’s what you should do to help eliminate the smell of cat pee from a\nsurface.\n\n#### 1\\. Blot the Spot to Absorb the Urine\n\nFind the stain as soon as possible and blot up as much of the urine as you can\nwith a clean cloth.\n\n#### 2\\. Rinse and Vacuum the Area\n\nNext, rinse the area with clean water and remove the liquid with a wet/dry\nvacuum. “You don’t want to use a steam cleaner, as the heat can set the\nstain,” Roberts said.\n\n#### 3\\. Soak the Spot in Enzyme Cleaner\n\nWhile enzyme cleaners come in a spray bottle, spraying a light coat over the\nstain won’t do much. Instead, remove the sprayer and douse the spot liberally.\n\n#### 4\\. Let It Sit Before Blotting With a Clean Cloth\n\nLet the cleaner sit for 10-15 minutes and blot up as much of it as possible\nwith a clean cloth.\n\n#### 5\\. Prevent Your Cat From Returning to the Spot\n\nTo keep your cat from returning to the spot during the cleaning process, place\na piece of aluminum foil or an aluminum baking sheet over the area, or cover\nit with an upside-down laundry basket.\n\n#### 6\\. Reapply the Cleaner if Necessary\n\nYou may need to reapply the cleaner and let it dry again for older or\nparticularly smelly stains.\n\n### Removing Cat Urine Smells From the Subflooring\n\nUrine can often soak through the carpet and into the subflooring, leaving a\nstain and a stench that can’t be lifted with carpet cleaner and elbow grease.\n\nIf you have pet odor that will not go away despite your best carpet-cleaning\nefforts, neutralize the scent by using an oil-based, stain-blocking primer on\nthe subfloor beneath the carpeting. Replace the padding as well as that area\nof carpet.\n\n## How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of Cushions\n\nHere a few easy steps you can take to remove the cat pee smell from a cushion.\n\n#### 1\\. Soak the Area in Water\n\nSoak the affected area of the cushion with water. Blot up as much of the cat\nurine as possible with a towel.\n\n#### 2\\. Soak the Area With an Enzyme Cleaner\n\nThen soak the cushion by very slowly, pouring the enzyme cleaner on and around\nthe affected area.\n\n#### 3\\. Let It Sit Before Blotting With Towels\n\nLet it sit for 15 minutes, then squish out as much of the excess enzyme\ncleaner as possible before blotting with towels.\n\n#### 4\\. Let the Cushion Dry\n\nIf possible, leave the cushion outside as long as possible while it dries.\nSince cushions take days to dry, lay aluminum foil down before putting the\ncushion back, then put a second layer of foil over the top of the cushion to\ndiscourage your cat from peeing on the cushion again.\n\n## How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of a Mattress\n\nMattresses require almost the same process as cushions.\n\n#### 1\\. Soak the Area in Water\n\nSoak the affected area of the mattress with water. Blot up as much of the cat\nurine as possible with a towel.\n\n#### 2\\. Soak the Area With Enzyme Cleaner\n\nThen soak the mattress by very slowly pouring the enzyme cleaner on and around\nthe affected area.\n\n#### 3\\. Let It Sit Before Blotting With Towels\n\nLet the enzymatic cleaner sit for 15 minutes and then blot it up. Place\nseveral layers of clean towels over the mattress and then make the bed.\n\n#### 4\\. Let the Mattress Dry\n\nSwap out the towels each day until the mattress completely dries. To\ndiscourage peeing on the spot while the mattress dries, cover the bed with a\nlarge plastic sheet or tarp when you’re not using it. You can also get a\nwaterproof mattress cover to protect it from future incidents.\n\n#### 5\\. Reapply If Needed\n\nMattresses may require several applications to completely remove the cat\nurine.\n\n## How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of Linens and Clothing\n\nOne important rule with linens and clothing is: NEVER use bleach—when mixed\nwith ammonia and cat urine, it can cause harmful gases.\n\n#### 1\\. Rinse the Spot With Cool Water\n\nIf your bed linens and clothing are machine washable, first rinse the spot in\na sink with cool water.\n\n#### 2\\. Wash With Detergent and Baking Soda or Cider Vinegar\n\nAdd the items to the washing machine with detergent plus a cup of baking soda\nOR a quarter cup of cider vinegar.\n\n#### 3\\. Add Enzyme Cleaner If the Smell Persists\n\nIf you can still smell the urine after the cycle is complete, add enzyme\ncleaner to the load (following instructions on the package) and run the cycle\nagain.\n\n#### 4\\. Air-Dry After Washing\n\nAlways air-dry linens, as the heat of the dryer may lock in the smell before\nit’s completely gone.\n\n#### 5\\. Rewash\n\nYou may need to rewash one or more times until the scent is completely gone.\n\n## Keep Your Cat From Urinating in That Spot in the Future\n\nOnce you’ve cleaned a particular area, prevent a recurrence by changing the\nsignificance of that area to your cat. In other words, since cats prefer to\neat and eliminate in separate areas, place food bowls and treats in previously\nsoiled areas, or play with your cat in that space and leave toys there.\n\nBy Michelle Shapiro\n\nFeatured Image: iStock.com/Maryviolet\n\n## Related Posts\n\n### Why Is My Dog Pooping Blood?\n\nDr. Christina Fernandez\n\n### Why Is My Dog Vomiting?\n\nDr. Stephanie Lantry\n\n### Why Is My Cat Sneezing?\n\nDr. Matthew Everett Miller\n\n### What Does Catnip Do to Cats?\n\nDr. Heather Hoffmann\n\n## Follow Us\n\n * Facebook\n\n * Twitter\n\n## Sign up for our Newsletter\n\nCopyright @ 2020 PetMD.\n\n" } ]
13,160	How To Make Pumpkin Bread	To make pumpkin bread, start by whisking together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. In a separate bowl, beat together butter and sugar, then add eggs, one at a time. Next, add pumpkin puree, followed by the flour mixture. Finally, pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake it in the oven for 60-75 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. When the bread is done, you should be able to stick a toothpick or knife in the center, and have it come out clean.	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Combine both mixtures and fold in the shredded pumpkin and pumpkin seeds. Once the ingredients are all incorporated pour into a non- stick 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan. If your pan is not non- stick coat it with butter and flour.", "Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. At this point a knife inserted into the middle of the loaf should come out clean. Cool for 15 minutes and turn out onto a cooling rack. Cool completely. For muffins temperature should also be 325 degrees F., but bake for 30 minutes." ] }, "parsed_md": "Pumpkin Bread Recipe : Alton Brown : Food Network\n\n###### New on FoodNetwork.com\n\nStuffed Mushrooms\n\n#### The Best Thanksgiving Appetizers\n\nBest of the Best\n\n#### Our Top 20 Thanksgiving Recipes\n\n100+ Classic Sides\n\n#### The Pioneer Woman's Mashed Potatoes\n\nPrev Recipe\n\nNext Recipe\n\n * Home\n * Recipes & How-Tos\n * Pumpkin Bread\n\n# Pumpkin Bread\n\n###### Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown\n\nSHOW:\n\n Good Eats\nEPISODE:\n\n \n\nSquash Court\n\nPrint\n\nEmail\n\n1 video \| Pumpkin Bread (03:29)\n\nTotal Time:\n\n 1 hr 35 min\nPrep:\n\n 20 min\nCook:\n\n 1 hr 15 min\n\nYield:\n\n 1 loaf or 1 1/2 dozen small muffins\n\nLevel:\n\n Easy\n\n * Healthy\n\nTotal Time:\n\n 1 hr 35 min\nPrep:\n\n 20 min\nCook:\n\n 1 hr 15 min\n\nYield:\n\n 1 loaf or 1 1/2 dozen small muffins\n\nLevel:\n\n Easy\n\n##### Pumpkin Bread\n\n(03:29)\n\nAlton Brown shares his recipe for a classic sweet pumpkin bread.\n\n###### Ingredients\n\n * 2 cups all-purpose flour\n * 2 teaspoons cinnamon\n * 1 teaspoon baking soda\n * 1/4 teaspoon baking powder\n * 1/2 teaspoon salt\n * 1 1/2 cups sugar\n * 3/4 cup vegetable oil\n * 3 large eggs\n * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract\n * 3 cups shredded fresh pumpkin\n * 1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds\n\n###### Directions\n\nWatch how to make this recipe.\n\n * Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.\n\n * Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.\n\n * In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Combine both mixtures and fold in the shredded pumpkin and pumpkin seeds. Once the ingredients are all incorporated pour into a non- stick 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan. If your pan is not non- stick coat it with butter and flour.\n\n * Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. At this point a knife inserted into the middle of the loaf should come out clean. Cool for 15 minutes and turn out onto a cooling rack. Cool completely. For muffins temperature should also be 325 degrees F., but bake for 30 minutes.\n\n * Calories: 205\n\n * Fat: 11 grams\n\n * Saturated Fat: 1 gram\n\n * Protein: 3 grams\n\n * Carbohydrates: 26 grams\n\n * Sugar: 12 grams\n\n * Fiber: 1 gram\n\n * Cholesterol: 35 milligrams\n\n * Sodium: 154 milligrams\n\nRecipe courtesy of Alton Brown\n\n###### CATEGORIES:\n\n * Pumpkin\n * Brunch\n * Bread Dishes\n\nView All\n\n##### Cooking Tips\n\n##### More Recipes and Ideas\n\n###### Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce\n\n###### Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce\n\n###### Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce and Vanilla Bean\nCreme Anglaise\n\nRecipe courtesy of Bobby Flay\n\n###### Also Try:\n\n * Banana Bread Recipes\n * Pumpkin Soup Recipes\n * Pumpkin Pie Recipes\n * Pumpkin Recipes\n * Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes\n * Pumpkin Cake Recipes\n\n##### YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE\n\n##### BROWSE REVIEWS BY KEYWORD\n\n##### Reviews\n\n##### On TV\n\nFull TV Schedule\n\n##### On Air\n\n \n\nWatch Live TV\n\n##### On Tonight\n\n##### What's Hot\n\n###### Holiday Baking Championship\n\nSundays 9\|8c\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\npowered by PubExchange\n\n### No active campaigns target this teaser\n\n##### Get Our Weekly Newsletter\n\nDon't miss the latest recipes, food news, TV exclusives and more, delivered\ndirectly to your email.\n\nSign Up Now\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThis recipe is featured in:\n\n###### Thanksgiving Desserts: Pies and Beyond\n\nInternational Editions\n\nSee All Scripps Networks Digital\n\n * Site Map\n * Terms of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n * AdChoices\n * Infringements\n * About\n * Advertise With Us\n * Help\n * Contact Us\n\n© 2016 Television Food Network G.P. All Rights Reserved.\n\nFood Network Sites\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.pickyourown.org/pumpkinbread.php", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210813194715/http://www.pickyourown.org/pumpkinbread.php", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Make Pumpkin Bread from Canned or Fresh Pumpkin", "passages": [ "Click here to add this page to your favorites list! - Updated daily! - Email this page to a friend, or to yourself This month's notes: August 2021: Strawberries have a very brief season; and the start in early April in the South, don't miss them: See your state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. And see our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals, such as strawberry festivals and blueberry festivals. Organic farms are identified in green! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals. Please tell the farms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!!! Subscribe to our: Email alerts; Follow us on Twitter or via RSS:", "Pumpkin bread is a traditional sweet desert bread, popular in the cooler fall and early winter months, with a flavor reminiscent of a pumpkin pie! It's very easy to make and you'll be surprised how good it tastes! You can even use this to make pumpkin muffins; just use a muffin pan instead of a bread loaf pan! This is such an easy recipe for pumpkin bread and yet you'll getr rave reviewes from all who try them. If you cannot get a pie pumpkin , or canned pumpkin, you can substititue other winter squash equally; such as hubbard, butternut, neck, cinderella, etc.", "3 cups sugar (or 3 cups Splenda (or about 1/3 that if you use Stevia, which is my preference) OR a 50:50 mix of the sugar and Stevia/ or Splenda).", "2 cups of fresh cooked pumpkin (see this page to make your own from a fresh pumpkin) OR one 16 ounce can of canned pumpkin. IF", "you must use caned pumpkin, you can get organic canned pumpkin in a BPA-free can clock on the box at right:", "Water: 1/2 cup water if you are using fresh cooked pumpkin OR 2/3 cup water if you are using commercial canned pumpkin", "4 eggs, beaten (Note for vegans: each egg can be replaced 1 tablespoon of flax meal mixed with 3 Tbs. water (mixed until it develops uniformly sticky consistency). That's 4 tablespoons of flax meal in total. The bread takes about 15 minutes longer to bake and is a little more dense but very good after a day of refrigeration.)", "In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and sugar (or Stevia (in a prepared form like Truvia, it measures same as sugar; if you use another form, you'll need do your own conversion) - or Splenda, if you prefer, ).", "Pour into two lightly greased and floured 9x5\" loaf pans. Or, use muffin pans if you want muffins instead of loaves!", "Bake approximately 1 hour at 350 F (175 C). The test for doneness is the knife test: when a clean knife can be stuck in and removed cleanly.", "Like banana bread, pumpkin bread tastes better if you wrap it in plastic wrap (Saran wrap, cling film), refrigerate it and wait until the following day to eat it. It keeps well in the refrigerator and can be frozen.", "Comments from a visitor on November 03, 2009: \"Hi, I just wanted to give you feedback on your pumpkin bread recipe. I used some of your suggestions by substituting 4 tbsp ground flax seeds plus 12 tbsp water for the eggs and 1 cup applesauce for the vegetable oil and I also reduced the amount of sugar to 1.5 cups. I also added 1 tsp ground cloves because I didn't have allspice. I poured the mix into muffin tins and baked it at 350 for 30 min and the resulting muffins were perfection. Thank you so much for your recipe and the detailed instructions on how to puree my own pumpkin!\"", "Comments from a visitor on October 10, 2009: \"HI! I love this website. I just made your pumpkin bread recipe and it is delicious! However I used 1 1/2 C of white sugar, 1/2 C. of brown sugar and omitted one cup of sugar entirely. I also used 1 C. of white whole wheat flour and the rest of the flour was standard all purpose. The bread is wonderfully moist and sweet! Thank you!\"", "Another visitor suggests that this batter makes great pumpkin muffins, just bake in muffin pans for \"13 minutes at 350 degrees. I substituted 1/2 applesauce and 1/2 oil for the 1 cup of oil and they turned out delicious!! \"", "Comments from a visitor on November 25, 2011: \"This feedback is about the pumpkin bread recipe. I had a can of pumpkin to use and I wanted to make muffins, but did not have baking soda. They came out WONDERFUL! I also made the bread and it turned out very good as well. Me and my husband cant stop eating it, and my 2 year old loves it! (hes really picky.) Thanks for posting this recipe!\"", "Comments from a visitor on October 15, 2011: \"I'd never had a pumpkin in my kitchen before, but my son brought one home from a school trip. So I googled what to do with it, and came across your site. I'm not a baker in any way, shape or form, but tried your recipe for Pumpkin muffins, and they turned out so good! Thank you!!!\"", "Comments from a visitor on November 02, 2010: \"I made muffins using your pumpkin bread recipe and a fresh pumpkin, per your instructions, for my daughter's preschool class. They are delicious! My 4 year old agreed too. I didn't have allspice on hand and used cloves instead. I'd use this recipe again and look forward to your pumpkin pie recipe with my leftover pumpkin. Thanks!\"", "Comments from a visitor on November 22, 2009: \"I used half whole wheat flour and half all purpose flour but I was completely out of vegetable oil and had no applesauce so I used 1cup olive oil and forgot water all together! My bread turned out wonderful!! Thanks!! I found this site last year when I wanted to find how to make pumpkin from a real pumpkin and it is wonderful!!!\"", "Comments from a visitor on October 31, 2009: \"I made it today and it was fantastic! I used 1/2 all purpose flour and 1/2 100% whole wheat flour. Also, cinnamon was the only spice I had and it still tasted great. Also, I had no loaf pans, so I used a 3 pound sized coffee can from my Costco coffee. I buttered the can 3/4's of the way up the sides and then forgot to flour it. The cake rose above the can, but we went out to trick or treat and when we came back it sunk below the top. The top of the can had a metal lip, so I flipped it over and used a can opener to open the bottom, the loaf slid right out. It was perfect and beautiful.\"", "Comments from a visitor on October 16, 2009: \"I've used your site for the past 2 or 3 years now for your pumpkin bread recipe. I get rave reviews from the entire family, and they even ask for loaves for Christmas! Thanks a ton! \"", "Comments from a visitor on October 14, 2009: \"Thank you for the Pumpkin bread recipe, was very easy and very yummie!!!!! I like your directions along with the pictures very easy to follow!! Thanks Bill\"", "Comments from a visitor on September 26, 2009: \"I just wanted to comment on your Pumpkin Bread Recipe. I absolutely loved it. It was easy to make and turned out awesome!! My whole family is wanting me to make more. I will be passing out this recipe and website to everyone that I encounter!! Thanks a Bunch!! Brittany \"", "Comments from a visitor on November 12, 2008: \"I just wanted to let you know that I made the pumpkin bread with the directions from your website, including the instructions for making my own pumpkin and it turned out fantastic. 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And see our guide to local fruit and\nvegetable festivals, such as strawberry festivals and blueberry festivals.\nOrganic farms are identified in green! Also make your own ice cream - see How\nto make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals. Please tell the\nfarms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!!!\nSubscribe to our: Email alerts; Follow us on Twitter or via RSS:\n\n\|\n\n* Feedback\n* Visitor: make corrections\n* Visitor: suggest a farm\n* Farmers: add or correct\n* Farmers: minor corrections\n* Site table of contents\n* How to use this website\n* Recommended books \n \n---\|---\|--- \n \n# How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Bread and Muffins!\n\nPumpkin bread is a traditional sweet desert bread, popular in the cooler fall\nand early winter months, with a flavor reminiscent of a pumpkin pie! It's very\neasy to make and you'll be surprised how good it tastes! You can even use this\nto make pumpkin muffins; just use a muffin pan instead of a bread loaf pan!\nThis is such an easy recipe for pumpkin bread and yet you'll getr rave\nreviewes from all who try them. If you cannot get a pie pumpkin , or canned\npumpkin, you can substititue other winter squash equally; such as hubbard,\nbutternut, neck, cinderella, etc.\n\nClick here for a PDF print version\n\n### Ingredients\n\nYield: Makes 2 loaves\n\n * 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (not self-rising flour)\n * 2 tsp. baking soda\n * 3 cups sugar (or 3 cups Splenda (or about 1/3 that if you use Stevia, which is my preference) OR a 50:50 mix of the sugar and Stevia/ or Splenda).\n * 1 and 1/2 tsp. salt\n * 2 tsp. cinnamon\n * 2 tsp. nutmeg\n * 1/2 teaspoon allspice\n * 2 cups of fresh cooked pumpkin (see this page to make your own from a fresh pumpkin) OR one 16 ounce can of canned pumpkin. IF\n\nyou must use caned pumpkin, you can get organic canned pumpkin in a BPA-free\ncan clock on the box at right:\n\n * Water: 1/2 cup water if you are using fresh cooked pumpkin OR 2/3 cup water if you are using commercial canned pumpkin\n * 4 eggs, beaten (Note for vegans: each egg can be replaced 1 tablespoon of flax meal mixed with 3 Tbs. water (mixed until it develops uniformly sticky consistency). That's 4 tablespoons of flax meal in total. The bread takes about 15 minutes longer to bake and is a little more dense but very good after a day of refrigeration.)\n * 1 cup vegetable oil\n * 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)\n * 1/2 cup raisins (also optional)\n\n### Equipment\n\n * Mixing bowls\n * 2 loaf pans\n\n## Pumpkin Bread Recipe\n\n 1. Preheat oven to 350 F.\n\n 2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and sugar (or Stevia (in a prepared form like Truvia, it measures same as sugar; if you use another form, you'll need do your own conversion) - or Splenda, if you prefer, ).\n\n 3. Add the eggs, water, oil and pumpkin.\n\n 4. Stir until blended.\n\n 5. If desired, add the raisins and/or nuts. Mix well, either by hand or with a mixer.\n\n 6. Pour into two lightly greased and floured 9x5\" loaf pans. Or, use muffin pans if you want muffins instead of loaves!\n\n 7. Bake approximately 1 hour at 350 F (175 C). The test for doneness is the knife test: when a clean knife can be stuck in and removed cleanly.\n\n 8. Remove from the oven and cool slightly (10 minutes).\n\n 9. Then take the loaves out of pans to let cool on a rack.\n\nLike banana bread, pumpkin bread tastes better if you wrap it in plastic wrap\n(Saran wrap, cling film), refrigerate it and wait until the following day to\neat it. It keeps well in the refrigerator and can be frozen.\n\n## Tips from Visitors\n\n * Comments from a visitor on November 03, 2009: \"Hi, I just wanted to give you feedback on your pumpkin bread recipe. I used some of your suggestions by substituting 4 tbsp ground flax seeds plus 12 tbsp water for the eggs and 1 cup applesauce for the vegetable oil and I also reduced the amount of sugar to 1.5 cups. I also added 1 tsp ground cloves because I didn't have allspice. I poured the mix into muffin tins and baked it at 350 for 30 min and the resulting muffins were perfection. Thank you so much for your recipe and the detailed instructions on how to puree my own pumpkin!\"\n * Comments from a visitor on October 10, 2009: \"HI! I love this website. I just made your pumpkin bread recipe and it is delicious! However I used 1 1/2 C of white sugar, 1/2 C. of brown sugar and omitted one cup of sugar entirely. I also used 1 C. of white whole wheat flour and the rest of the flour was standard all purpose. The bread is wonderfully moist and sweet! Thank you!\"\n * Another visitor suggests that this batter makes great pumpkin muffins, just bake in muffin pans for \"13 minutes at 350 degrees. I substituted 1/2 applesauce and 1/2 oil for the 1 cup of oil and they turned out delicious!! \"\n\n## Feedback from Visitors\n\n * Comments from a visitor on November 25, 2011: \"This feedback is about the pumpkin bread recipe. I had a can of pumpkin to use and I wanted to make muffins, but did not have baking soda. They came out WONDERFUL! I also made the bread and it turned out very good as well. Me and my husband cant stop eating it, and my 2 year old loves it! (hes really picky.) Thanks for posting this recipe!\"\n * Comments from a visitor on October 15, 2011: \"I'd never had a pumpkin in my kitchen before, but my son brought one home from a school trip. So I googled what to do with it, and came across your site. I'm not a baker in any way, shape or form, but tried your recipe for Pumpkin muffins, and they turned out so good! Thank you!!!\"\n * Comments from a visitor on November 02, 2010: \"I made muffins using your pumpkin bread recipe and a fresh pumpkin, per your instructions, for my daughter's preschool class. They are delicious! My 4 year old agreed too. I didn't have allspice on hand and used cloves instead. I'd use this recipe again and look forward to your pumpkin pie recipe with my leftover pumpkin. Thanks!\"\n * Comments from a visitor on November 22, 2009: \"I used half whole wheat flour and half all purpose flour but I was completely out of vegetable oil and had no applesauce so I used 1cup olive oil and forgot water all together! My bread turned out wonderful!! Thanks!! I found this site last year when I wanted to find how to make pumpkin from a real pumpkin and it is wonderful!!!\"\n * Comments from a visitor on October 31, 2009: \"I made it today and it was fantastic! I used 1/2 all purpose flour and 1/2 100% whole wheat flour. Also, cinnamon was the only spice I had and it still tasted great. Also, I had no loaf pans, so I used a 3 pound sized coffee can from my Costco coffee. I buttered the can 3/4's of the way up the sides and then forgot to flour it. The cake rose above the can, but we went out to trick or treat and when we came back it sunk below the top. The top of the can had a metal lip, so I flipped it over and used a can opener to open the bottom, the loaf slid right out. It was perfect and beautiful.\"\n * Comments from a visitor on October 16, 2009: \"I've used your site for the past 2 or 3 years now for your pumpkin bread recipe. I get rave reviews from the entire family, and they even ask for loaves for Christmas! Thanks a ton! \"\n * Comments from a visitor on October 14, 2009: \"Thank you for the Pumpkin bread recipe, was very easy and very yummie!!!!! I like your directions along with the pictures very easy to follow!! Thanks Bill\"\n * Comments from a visitor on September 26, 2009: \"I just wanted to comment on your Pumpkin Bread Recipe. I absolutely loved it. It was easy to make and turned out awesome!! My whole family is wanting me to make more. I will be passing out this recipe and website to everyone that I encounter!! Thanks a Bunch!! Brittany \"\n * Comments from a visitor on November 12, 2008: \"I just wanted to let you know that I made the pumpkin bread with the directions from your website, including the instructions for making my own pumpkin and it turned out fantastic. 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Once you whip up a creamy batch of frosting, we're here to show you the best ways to store it and share a few sweet uses for you to enjoy. Brought to you from our Food Network Kitchen.", "In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer. With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth and creamy. Beat in the vanilla extract" ] }, "parsed_md": "Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe : Food Network Kitchen : Food Network\n\n###### New on FoodNetwork.com\n\nGo-To Ketchup\n\n#### 50 Grocery-Store Products Chefs Love\n\nQuick & Easy\n\n#### 100+ Healthy Weeknight Dinners\n\nFlour Bakery's\n\n#### Best Banana Bread Recipe Ever\n\nPrev Recipe\n\nNext Recipe\n\n * Home\n * Recipes & How-Tos\n * Cream Cheese Frosting\n\n# Cream Cheese Frosting\n\n###### Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen\n\nSHOW:\n\n Kitchen Sink\nEPISODE:\n\n \n\nThe Great Debate: Cake vs. Pie\n\nPrint\n\nEmail\n\n1 video \| Cream Cheese Frosting from our Food Network Kitchen (02:17)\n\nTotal Time:\n\n 15 min\nPrep:\n\n 15 min\n\nLevel:\n\n Easy\n\nTotal Time:\n\n 15 min\nPrep:\n\n 15 min\n\nLevel:\n\n Easy\n\n##### Cream Cheese Frosting from our Food Network Kitchen\n\n(02:17)\n\nHere is one of Food Network's most popular recipes: cream cheese frosting.\nOnce you whip up a creamy batch of frosting, we're here to show you the best\nways to store it and share a few sweet uses for you to enjoy. 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Stir in chopped walnuts.", "I only made one change and that was using chopped pecans in the bread only because we don't care for walnuts. I did up the pecans to a full cup because I wanted to sprinkle some chopped nuts on ...", "Didn't have the Chinese spice so I doubled the allspice. It's a good texture but I wish it were a tad sweeter. Next time I might add more sugar.", "I only made one change and that was using chopped pecans in the bread only because we don't care for walnuts. I did up the pecans to a full cup because I wanted to sprinkle some chopped nuts on ...", "This was just OK. Not great. I have used other recipes in the past that I liked better. The batter was very, very thick, so it took longer than the suggested time to cook. I didn't use the Chin...", "Just took this out of the oven & had to taste it. It is scrumptious! Granted, I didn't use the the Chinese spice either, just went with what I had on hand, which was pumpkin pie spice, I used 3 ...", "I love pumpkin and I always look for recipes on pumpkin! This is definitely a good choice for your family. I made some changes on the recipe by replacing all-purpose flour to wholewheat flour, a...", "I always make this. I don't use the Chinese 5 spice or all spice. I use 1 tsp of Epicure's Gingerbread spices and cinnamon. It gives it an extra kick of flavor and is always a hit. I also add a ...", "This was a very easy recipe. I did substitute the Chinese spice with Pumpkin Pie spice. And since the kids don't like nuts I added raisins. It was wonderful.", "I made this vegan by using one mashed banana and a 1/2 cup applesauce in place of the eggs, and of course Earth Balance for butter... turned out great!", "This recipe is great! I made a couple of changes: 1 c All Purpose White Flour, 1 c Whole Wheat Flour, 1/4 c 2% milk, 2 TBSP Land O'Lakes Olive Oil Margarine in addition to the butter, 1 TBS...", "This was just wonderful! The only change I made was using my own frozen pumpkin purée from last summer. (Thawed and well drained) I've never used it for anything except pie, but I sure will now ...", "If you can't decide between pumpkin bread and zucchini bread, make this recipe and have both at the same time. Recipe yields 2 pans.", "Spiced pumpkin bread, loaded with walnuts and chocolate chips, uses applesauce instead of oil for a crowd-pleasing treat during the holiday season.", "Pumpkin bread is made easy thanks to the secret ingredient of vanilla pudding mix creating a delicious breakfast treat or snack.", "This recipe uses gluten-free all-purpose flour and xanthan gum to offer a tasty and moist gluten-free pumpkin bread with walnuts." ] }, "parsed_md": "Pumpkin Bread Recipe Recipe - Allrecipes.com\n\n * BROWSE\n * Ingredient Search\n\n * Create a profile\n\nAppetizer Breakfast & Brunch Chicken Dessert Healthy Holidays and Events\nMagazine Favorites Main Dish Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Trusted Brands\nVegetarian\n\nAll Categories\n\n * Feed\n * Profile\n * Favorites\n * Friends\n * Shopping List\n * Settings\n\n * Browse Recipes\n * Allrecipes Magazine\n * Shop\n * Cooking School\n * Articles & Tips\n * Blogs\n * Newsletters\n * Ask the Community\n * Help\n * Jobs Newsroom\n\n * Home\n * Recipes\n * Breakfast and Brunch\n * Breakfast Bread\n\n# Pumpkin Bread Recipe\n\nmade it \| 20 reviews\n\nRecipe by: Chef John\n\n\"A quick bread would make a handsome addition to any holiday dessert table. It\nis almost like a banana bread, but uses pumpkin puree instead.\"\n\nSaved\n\nSave\n\nI Made It Rate it Share Print\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nAdded to shopping list. Go to shopping list.\n\n## Ingredients\n\n1 h 15 m\n\nservings 282 cals\n\nfor serving adjustment\n\nServing size has been adjusted!\n\nOriginal recipe yields 12 servings\n\n * Adjust\n * US\n * Metric\n\nNote: Recipe directions are for original size.\n\n### Nutrition\n\n * Calories:\n * 282 kcal\n * 14%\n\n * Fat:\n * 13.7 g\n * 21%\n\n * Carbs:\n * 36.8g\n * 12%\n\n * Protein:\n * 4.8 g\n * 10%\n\n * Cholesterol:\n * 51 mg\n * 17%\n\n * Sodium:\n * 438 mg\n * 18%\n\nBased on a 2,000 calorie diet\n\nSee full nutrition\n\n### Nutritional Information\n\n1 Serving Servings Per Recipe: Amount Per Serving\n\n * * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.\n * ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.\n * (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.\n\nHide full nutrition\n\n## On Sale\n\nWhat's on sale near you.\n\nor\n\nSort stores by\n\nThese nearby stores have ingredients on sale!\n\nFind the closest stores\n\n(uses your location)\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\n * ADVERTISEMENT\n\nMay we suggest\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n## Directions\n\nPrint\n\n * Prep\n\n15 m\n\n * Cook\n\n1 h\n\n * Ready In\n\n1 h 15 m\n\n 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).\n 2. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.\n 3. Mix butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.\n 4. Whisk in eggs one at a time until combined.\n 5. Whisk in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, Chinese five-spice powder, and allspice until combined.\n 6. Stir flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in chopped walnuts.\n 7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.\n 8. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.\n\nYou might also like\n\nSweet Potato and Coconut Bread\n\nSweet and dense bread that's more like dessert and uses leftover sweet\npotatoes.\n\nMom's Zucchini Bread\n\nSee how to make a super-moist, five-star quick bread.\n\nPumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Rum Sauce\n\nDiscover the simple secret to surprisingly easy pumpkin bread pudding.\n\n## Get the magazine\n\n#### Get a full year for just $7.99!\n\nCook 5-star weekday dinners every time.\n\n * #### I made it!\n\n## Share\n\n## Get the magazine\n\n#### Get a full year for just $7.99!\n\nCook 5-star weekday dinners every time.\n\n## Reviews\n\nRead all reviews 20\n\nRate and review\n\n * #### My review\n\n * Edit review\n\n 1. #### 22 Ratings\n\nMost helpful positive review\n\n * #### Sarah Jo\n\n3/10/2012\n\nI only made one change and that was using chopped pecans in the bread only\nbecause we don't care for walnuts. I did up the pecans to a full cup because I\nwanted to sprinkle some chopped nuts on ...\n\nRead more\n\nMost helpful critical review\n\n * #### smerritt\n\n1/28/2014\n\nDidn't have the Chinese spice so I doubled the allspice. It's a good texture\nbut I wish it were a tad sweeter. Next time I might add more sugar.\n\nRead more\n\nMost helpful\n\nMost positive\n\nLeast positive\n\nNewest\n\n * #### Sarah Jo\n\n3/10/2012\n\nI only made one change and that was using chopped pecans in the bread only\nbecause we don't care for walnuts. I did up the pecans to a full cup because I\nwanted to sprinkle some chopped nuts on ...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### RainbowJewels\n\n4/5/2012\n\nThis was just OK. Not great. I have used other recipes in the past that I\nliked better. The batter was very, very thick, so it took longer than the\nsuggested time to cook. I didn't use the Chin...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### Linda W\n\n11/5/2012\n\nJust took this out of the oven & had to taste it. It is scrumptious! Granted,\nI didn't use the the Chinese spice either, just went with what I had on hand,\nwhich was pumpkin pie spice, I used 3 ...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### Michelle Foo\n\n12/12/2012\n\nI love pumpkin and I always look for recipes on pumpkin! This is definitely a\ngood choice for your family. I made some changes on the recipe by replacing\nall-purpose flour to wholewheat flour, a...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### EK\n\n10/18/2013\n\nI always make this. I don't use the Chinese 5 spice or all spice. I use 1 tsp\nof Epicure's Gingerbread spices and cinnamon. It gives it an extra kick of\nflavor and is always a hit. I also add a ...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### Tammy\n\n9/21/2013\n\nThis was a very easy recipe. I did substitute the Chinese spice with Pumpkin\nPie spice. And since the kids don't like nuts I added raisins. It was\nwonderful.\n\nRead more\n\n * #### KE\n\n12/23/2012\n\nI made this vegan by using one mashed banana and a 1/2 cup applesauce in place\nof the eggs, and of course Earth Balance for butter... turned out great!\n\nRead more\n\n * #### Boatdrinks\n\n11/16/2012\n\nThis recipe is great! I made a couple of changes: 1 c All Purpose White Flour,\n1 c Whole Wheat Flour, 1/4 c 2% milk, 2 TBSP Land O'Lakes Olive Oil Margarine\nin addition to the butter, 1 TBS...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### 'Berta\n\n4/29/2016\n\nThis was just wonderful! The only change I made was using my own frozen\npumpkin purée from last summer. (Thawed and well drained) I've never used it\nfor anything except pie, but I sure will now ...\n\nRead more\n\nMore Reviews\n\n## Other stories that may interest you\n\n39\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n## Related\n\n * ### Samhain Pumpkin Bread\n\nThe spices in this pumpkin bread blend together nicely, representing all\nthings desired with the promise of new beginnings.\n\n * #### Recipe by LApagmom2\n\n### Pumpkin Zucchini Bread/ Cake\n\nIf you can't decide between pumpkin bread and zucchini bread, make this recipe\nand have both at the same time. Recipe yields 2 pans.\n\n * #### Recipe by Dubby Jr\n\n### Not Your Mother's Pumpkin Bread\n\nThis is something special! 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Now, I bake the recipe with my own kids, and it’s just as wonderful today as it was back then. It’s easy to make — just a bit of mixing and stirring, pop it in the oven, and, in about an hour, you’ll have a house smelling of sweet autumn spices and two scrumptious, pumpkiny loaves.", "This is the original recipe from my grandmother’s recipe box; as you can see, it has seen its share of spills!", "Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease two 8 1⁄2” x 4 1⁄2” loaf pans with butter and dust with flour (or use a baking spray with flour).", "Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices in a bowl; use a whisk to mix well and set aside.", "In large bowl of an electric mixer, at medium speed, beat butter and sugar until just blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until very light and fluffy, a few minutes. Beat in pumpkin. The mixture might look grainy and curdled at this point -- that's ok.", "Turn batter into prepared pans, dividing evenly, and bake for 65 – 75 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let loaves cool in pan about 10 minutes, then turn out on wire rack to cool completely. (If the loaves stick, run a plastic knife around the edges of the pan to loosen them.)", "Fresh out of the oven,the loaves have a deliciously crisp crust. If they last beyond a day, you can toast individual slices to get the same fresh-baked effect.", "* Hi Marie, I haven’t tried them this way, but a few readers commented that they have and have been happy with the results. Hope you enjoy!\n- Jenn on December 5, 2016 Reply", "* Definitely! Just go to the very top of the recipe page that you’re on. Immediately under the recipe title, you will see a bar with a few options (Recipe/Reviews/Add Review/Print). Select the print button there.\n- Jenn on December 5, 2016 Reply", "Awesome recipe!! Easy to follow directions, delicious fresh out of the oven and after freezing. The family insists on more!! Thanks Jenn for such an incredible pumpkin bread.", "Every time I make this recipe I have to make 4 loaves, one for my family, 3 for the people I work with, this is the best recipe for pumpkin bread, period!", "Wonderful bread! It freezes beautifully and is moist and delicious. I’m going to try adding walnuts next time to one loaf.", "I absolutely loved this! I cut the recipe in half (because I only have one loaf pan) and it turned out really well. I think I’ll put chocolate chips in it next time. This bread is light enough to be called a breakfast and good enough to be topped with whipped cream and called a dessert.", "I love the pic of the old recipe! It’s what made me choose this precise recipe to use our leftover pumpkin. The only change I wonder about is making brown sugar half the sugar in the original recipe. Since I was baking with my boyfriends kids I made it exactly as is. It’s moist and delicious! A definite hit and my new go to :)", "I loved this recipe! It is lightly sweetened and not greasy at all. It makes the perfect breakfast. I do like to add chocolate chips as well to “gild the lily”, my favs are Chocolove chocolate chips or Valrhona pearls.", "The bread is a really nice basic pumpkin spice bread. Stayed moist and fresh to the end of the loaf. I used fresh pumpkin but otherwise kept to the recipe exactly. It’s a nice breakfast bread but have also been enjoying it with afternoon tea!", "I adore this recipe; however, I added a scant 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. The spiciness added just the right depth and flavor.", "I recently made the pumpkin bread recipe to give to friends/neighbors for Christmas. The only change I made was using smaller pans to yield more gifts. It’s an amazing recipe and freezes beautifully.", "I almost cried when I saw the original recipe. It looks so much like my mother’s recipes. I am going to try your recipe.", "I absolutely love this recipe! It is delicious. I wanted to make mini loaves of it for my friends for the holidays. What bake temp/time should I use for the mini loaves?", "* Hi Emily, I can’t say for sure how many mini loaves this would make because I’ve never done it, but I’d start checking them at about 35 – 40 minutes.\n- Jenn on November 30, 2016 Reply", "I found it a little too sweet for me. It was devoured quickly at my work so I don’t think they minded the sweetness. Note that it was more of a cake texture rather than a bread texture.", "* 5 stars\nI agree. I decreased the sugar to 1 1/2 cups and it tasted wonderful. I considered making it with 3/4 cup each of brown sugar & white sugar next time. Has anyone else tried this?", "I used 12 x 4.5 in. loaf pan and baked for around 80 min. It came out moist with crispy crust on top. It was absolutely delicious. Not overly sweet like some store bought pumpkin bread. This will now be my go-to pumpkin bread recipe.", "I fixed this for Thanksgiving dinner this year and my little girls, my husband, sister, and mom all gave it high reviews. It was easy and very tasty.", "* Hi Melissa, Glad you enjoyed. Be sure to use two 8×4-inch loaf pans for the best results.\n- Jenn on November 26, 2016 Reply", "Happy thanksgiving! I came across this recipe and was wondering if I would be able to add some walnuts to it? Does anyone have any experience with this? does it taste good? Thank you!", "* Walnuts would be a nice addition here, Laura. (And happy Thanksgiving to you!)\n- Jenn on November 25, 2016 Reply", "Made it today. We ate one and we are bringing one to our dinner. It’s so delicious. Super moist and so much flavor. Making more tomorrow. Kids can’t get enough.", "My daughter had always had trouble making sure the inside of the bread is cooked but ends up browning the top edges of the bread? How can she alleviate this from happening?", "* Hi Bob, She can cover the bread with foil for the last 20 minutes to prevent it from getting too dark. Hope that helps!\n- Jenn on November 25, 2016 Reply", "* I make mine in a bundt plan. Cooks faster and more evenly. And this recipe is great!\n- Jesse on November 25, 2016 Reply", "Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I should have asked this yesterday, but would it be possible to use a bundt cake pan and a loaf pan. Or a bundt cake and muffins for the rest. Really looking forward to making this today.", "* Hi Erin, This recipe won’t work in a standard bundt pan — there’s not enough batter. If you have mini ones, it will work.\n- Jenn on November 24, 2016 Reply", "Just made this with my daughter – fantastic!!! Each Halloween I roast a pumpkin so we had fresh purée. We used an 8×12 pan (I know, do they even make these anymore?) but it was what we had (what did happen to my bread pans?). It came out rediculously delicious and moist. With some homemade whipped cream it was like having pumpkin pie. Thank you for sharing this recipe!", "Hello! I would like to know if I can bake the entire recipe in one big loaf pan. If so, how should I adjust the oven temperature/baking time? Thank you!", "* Hi Monica, I don’t recommend making this in a large loaf – it comes out really dense that way. Sorry!!\n- Jenn on November 23, 2016 Reply", "* Thank you so much for your quick response!!! I am glad I asked! :)\n- Monica on November 23, 2016 Reply", "I made this pumpkin bread last year and it came out great! I want to make it again this year for thanksgiving tomorrow. I was wondering will the bread still be good if I make it this evening for thanksgiving tomorrow evening. I am using muffin trays instead of a loaf pan.", "My 6 year old daughter loves this pumpkin bread. I have made it twice, the first time with all purpose flour, then whole wheat flour( used 1 1/2cups instead of 2 cups) I prefer the whole wheat gives it a little bit nuttiness. Thanks for sharing it.", "Really would like to make this today but was wondering if you have ever made it with roasted pureed pumpkin vs the can?", "* Hi Dawn, I haven’t made it with fresh pumpkin, but a number of readers have and have been happy with the results. After the pumpkin has cooled, use a towel to squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can (so the bread isn’t too moist). Hope you enjoy!\n- Jenn on November 22, 2016 Reply", "Just pulled this out of the oven and couldn’t wait until it cooled...delicious! Perfect blend of spices and soooo moist! I followed the recipe exactly as written and it baked up just fine. I’m giving a loaf to my daughter to take to her in-laws for Thanksgiving and I’m sure that it will be enjoyed over cups of coffee for dessert and breakfast. So thankful for your posts!", "I made this bread today and it came out perfectly! I’m vegan so I substituted the eggs with two flax seed “eggs” and used Earth Balance butter. In one of the loaves I added a couple handfuls of dark chocolate chips. It’s quite possibly the best pumpkin bread recipe I’ve ever come across. Thank you!", "Wow, must’ve done something way wrong!! Just pulled out of the oven. Double checked my mix and all looked ok. But, they were done after 35 min and were only about 1.5 inches high. Disappointed. It does taste good tho.", "* Glad they tasted good, but it definitely sounds like something went wrong there! Is there a chance you may have measured something incorrectly?\n- Jenn on November 22, 2016 Reply", "* Hi Becky, I can’t say with confidence how many mini loaves this will make because I’ve never done it, but I’d start checking them at about 35 – 40 minutes.\n- Jenn on November 21, 2016 Reply", "* were the ingredients fresh (not expired) ie: baking powder/ baking soda? That makes a huge difference in the turn out of baked goodies...\n- FLBAKER on November 24, 2016 Reply", "* my comment added to the wrong person. sorry Becky, that was for Rebecca... FLBAKER\n- FLBAKER on November 24, 2016 Reply", "* Glad you like it, Aislinn! It keeps well for up to 3 days.\n- Jenn on November 20, 2016 Reply", "* Do you think if I made it Sunday, it would still be tasty on Thursday? Thank you for your help!\n- Aislinn on November 21, 2016 Reply", "* Hi Aislinn, This keeps well for about 3 days, so it may not be at its freshest, but should still be fine.\n- Jenn on November 21, 2016 Reply", "I’m planning to try this recipe. I live at an altitude of 4,450 ft. Should I bake the loaves for a little longer because of this? If so, how much longer?", "* Hi Lorainne, I’ve never baked at high altitude, so I don’t know for sure, but these tips should be helpful. Hope you enjoy the bread!\n- Jenn on November 21, 2016 Reply", "Sorry if this has been asked already, but do the loaves freeze well? I plan on baking them tomorrow, they sound delicious!", "* Thanks, Jenn, I just took them out of the oven and the kitchen smells wonderful!\n- Joanne on November 20, 2016 Reply", "What’s the difference in some recipes cakes/breads using oil vs. butter. I’ve seen both for pumpkin bread and can’t decide. I love butter but use oil making a great NY style crumb cake.", "* Hi George, Recipes with butter typically call for creaming the butter and sugar to create lightness. This would be impossible with oil. Butter and oil are not interchangeable in baking recipes unless the recipe calls for melted butter.\n- Jenn on November 20, 2016 Reply", "* Sure Marsha – I think pecans would be delicious here. You might also check out my Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins.\n- Jenn on November 20, 2016 Reply", "Hi Jenn, Thanks a bunch for sharing this delicious recipe. It is so moist, light and yummy, and very easy to make. Thanks for sharing, and making me feel like a “master” baker! Sincerely, Lisa", "Thank you for an excellent recipe. Made it as is, then with whole wheat flour, and then vegan (flax eggs and coconut oil) for a school potluck. A hit all three ways. Thank you!", "I have made this bread twice and each time it does not rise. It is very dense. Is there some adjustment to make to the baking soda?", "* Hi Diana, Are you making any substitutions or cooking at high altitude?\n- Jenn on November 17, 2016 Reply", "I have made this pumpkin bread 4 times in 2 weekends! I made it for my friend who had surgery and she requested it again:) I also made muffins with one batch because my 9 year old said he doesn’t want to have to get a knife to cut the loaf. Same recipe just let it cook for a shorter time. Anyway, my son wants them as muffins again to share with his friends in January for his birthday. Also brought a plate to share with my co-workers and it was gone within 2 hours. Love the recipe and didn’t change a thing. Thank you for a great recipe, Jenn.", "I love all your recipes. Can I use fresh pumpkin if I can get all the water out in your pumpkin bread and your muffin recipe", "I made these this past weekend, but as muffins rather than bread. And I added dried cranberries. They are fantastic muffins. Very, very moist. Perfect balance of spices. Will definitely keep making these!", "Love love love this bread. But unfortunately when making two, they didn’t rise to fill both pans, next time I’ll double the recipe if I want 2 loaves or use recipe add is for 1 loaf. Suggestion, add chocolate chips, yum! Thank you for this recipe, this will be passed on in my family from now on!", "Can I use raw pumpkin seeds? Should I roast them first, would it make any difference? I like nuts in my breads, I thought pumpkin seeds would be nice since it’s a pumpkin bread! :)", "* Hi Monica, Sure you could add some roasted pepitas — I think they’d be pretty sprinkled on top too.\n- Jenn on November 13, 2016 Reply", "* Definitely! After it’s cooled, use a towel to squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can (so the bread isn’t too moist). Hope you enjoy!\n- Jenn on November 10, 2016 Reply", "I plan on making this for Thanksgiving, and I was just wondering since I’m trying to stay away from sugar, is there a healthier alternative I could put in this recipe to substitute for sugar?", "* Hi Kandis, I don’t think that there’s an equivalent replacement for the sugar unless you wanted to try something like Stevia (but I don’t have any experience with it, so I’m not sure how it would affect the bread). You could also cut the sugar a bit (maybe by 1/4 cup), but reducing the sugar too much will alter the taste and texture. Hope that helps!\n- Jenn on November 10, 2016 Reply", "* Thank you for replying. I will probably try the Stevia. I will do a test run first to make sure it tastes right. Thanks again.\n- Kandis on November 11, 2016 Reply", "I’d like to make your pumpkin bread tonight, the only thing they don’t sell canned pumpkin here in Qatar ;( does it mean i should roast fresh pumpkin and then scoop it and carry on with the recipe? Thanks so much x A", "* Yes that should work, Aleksandra — just try to get the consistency similar to canned pumpkin (not too watery).\n- Jenn on November 10, 2016 Reply", "I tried this recipe and it was really good but for some reason the loaves didn’t rise very much at all, they were both quite dense and not tall, the only thing I did different was I used 1 1/2 cups of dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup of white sugar, I’m wondering if this is why I didn’t rise? I followed the recipe down to a T on the other ingredients", "* Hi Amy, This pumpkin bread is actually more like cake than bread, so it doesn’t rise much. That said, changing the sugar when baking can definitely change the results.\n- Jenn on November 9, 2016 Reply", "I thought my Mom had the best pumpkin recipe, I was wrong. This is the best!!! I love everything on this website!!", "So I just got done making this pumpkin bread and for whatever reason the center of them sunk in. Not sure if I did something wrong or what? Can you please help me", "* Hi Brent, This bread is pretty predictable so I think something must’ve gone wrong. Might you have made a mistake with measuring? Or could you oven need adjusting? Sorry to hear you had a problem with it!\n- Jenn on November 7, 2016 Reply", "* 2 stars\nHi. I am a seasoned baker and my results were similar to Brent’s. The flavor is good, but they sunk after cooling and are really dense, not like bread at all. Any ideas?", "* 5 stars\nAhh, discovered the problem: The “can” of pumpkin I used is 29 oz. not 15. I’ve only ever bought this size can for my pies, so I didn’t think to look. Doh!", "* Hi Lisa, Unfortunately, there’s no way to fix it once it’s baked. So sorry!\n- Jenn on November 23, 2016", "I made this with fresh pumpkin and it was a perfect balance of sweet and spice not to mention super moist the next day!", "I made this yesterday and everyone loved it! Best recipe for pumpkin bread yet! It was moist with the perfect amount of spices.", "OMG...Jenn, I just made your Pumpkin Bread and the house smelled so delicious as was the Pumpkin Bread. It was so easy to make. I put 1 cup of Sugar and 1 Cup of Splenda and added golden raisins. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks So Much♡♡♡♡", "Just about to try this recipe....could I use Becel Margarine instead of butter. Cholesterol issues so trying to keep the fat low Thx", "* Hi Iris, I haven’t made this with margarine, but I suspect it should be fine. Just make sure to use unsalted margarine.\n- Jenn on October 31, 2016 Reply", "This is by far the best pumpkin bread I have ever had. I have tried hundreds of recipes online in general and this is the first time I felt I had to stop and comment. Moist, perfectly spiced, perfect ratios, great direction. 5 stars perfect as is I did not make one change. Thank you for sharing. I will be using this recipe for seasons to come.", "Incredible recipe! I used two 10-inch loaf pans and the bread was perfect at 50 minutes. My new go-to pumpkin bread recipe. Thank you!", "I made the bread today and it turned out great.I was looking for a recipe like my Mom’s and this was it.I make pumpkin bread a lot I am staying with this recipe from now on Thank you.", "Being from Britain we don’t do a lot with pumpkin apart from carve them for Halloween and throw the insides out! We don’t have canned pumpkin over here so for this recipe I have roasted and pureed fresh pumpkin. I’m a big lover of squash but only make savoury dishes with it so this year I thought I’d try something more sweet like cake rather than just soup so Google found your recipe and I’m so glad it did! This recipe is amazing! My two boys love it, my nan loves it and she’s a fussy Scot whos not a fan of the pumpkin carving tradition we have adopted from yourselves because comes from the time when Halloween was about carving turnips! As I make it for my small children to enjoy as an after school snack and in their lunch boxes I’ve adjusted the recipe a little to make it a bit more healthier. I use half wholemeal flour and have reduced the sugar by half and it still tastes incredible! Also I found baking it in my oven over here it only takes 45 minutes to bake two loaves. I want to be able to bake this cake all year round so my Halloween weekend is going to consist of roasting and pureeing pumpkin to freeze so I can continue to bake it all year round! Many thanks for the recipe!", "* Lauren, we DO have tinned pumpkin over here in Blighty, readily available in loads of supermarkets. I am about to open a can/tin of Libby’s to make the bread. No scooping out/roasting going on here! I’m a Scot, like your gran, and totally familiar with turnip howking – hard labour indeed!\n- Sylvana on October 30, 2016 Reply", "* I think that would work, but be aware that as the cranberries defrost they may add a little bit of a red color to the batter. Enjoy!\n- Jenn on October 29, 2016 Reply", "Ok...I made this bread last night. I made 3 small loves. They are incredible. The taste is beyond belief. This is definitely a keep.", "Now...to address those of you who have said the bread wasn’t done in the 60 minutes, even though the toothpick test said it was. The problem isn’t the recipe. It’s with all of us. And I can explain. Last night, I took the bread out of the oven, right at 60 minutes. The toothpick test was clean, indicating the bread was done. Well, I took one loaf, flipped it out of the pan, and immediately I noticed, that it was very soft and falling apart. It seemed done, but yet not done. I tasted it and it tasted incredible. But, because it seemed like it might not be done, I put the other 2 loaves back into the oven for another 30 minutes. That was a mistake. Though I didn’t realizes it until this morning. Let me explain. The 2 loaves that I put back into the oven, seemed a bit dry, not too horribly, but just a tad, on top of that, they seemed to lose some of their flavor. The loaf I had already cut and left on the cutting board, I decided to cut a slice of that and have a piece of it this morning. And that’s when I figured out where we ALL went wrong. Do NOT remove the bread from their pans, do NOT cut the bread, DON’T do anything to it. Just take the bread out of the oven at the end of the 60 minutes, put it on the counter or stove top, and walk away. Leave it alone. Don’t touch it until the next morning. If you do that, you’ll have the bread you expected in the first place. And now that I have figured this out, I now know to bake the bread a day before I need it or want it. This recipe is super incredible and awesome tasting. It’s worth keeping and making. Over and over and over and over.... Happy Baking Everyone.", "I made this bread last night, tastes wonderful, but it didn’t rise. My baking powder is fresh. My unsalted butter was room temp.", "* Hi Kathleen, This is more cake-like than bread-like, so it won’t rise much. If you want to get a bit more rise out of it, add 1/2 cup more flour.\n- Jenn on October 28, 2016 Reply", "i used 3t of pumpkin pie spice in lieu of the spices and added 1t of vanilla and it was divine! for my oven i baked at 350 for a little over an hour. an outstanding recipe! thank u!", "Well you already have 523 reviews so this isn’t needed but I had to tell you how much I love this recipe and your website. My 22 year old son requested this for the second time because everyone at his job loves it. Makes this mom happy to make it for her son! 😊", "My autistic 17 year old son made this using his pumpkin he got from a school field trip. The recipe was easy to follow and turned out moist and delicious. Only thing he did different was added chopped walnuts. Will use this recipe again!", "* Hi Kate, I’d start checking the muffins at about 25 minutes. Hope you enjoy!\n- Jenn on October 25, 2016 Reply", "Hi Jenn, your pumpkin bread looks amazing, however, in your recipe it calls for 2 cups of sugar......that seems like a lot of sugar. Can I cut back on the sugar to 1 cup?", "* Hi Gail, I haven’t tried the recipe with only 1 cup of sugar, so I can’t say for sure, but some other readers have commented that they have cut the sugar back a bit and have been happy with the results.\n- Jenn on October 25, 2016 Reply", "I made this today. Using regular butter and no salt. Used 6 mini loaf pans. It came out great nice and moist. Even though I put the eggs in the bowl too soon and mixed all together. I also coated the pans with spray and sugar. Will be making another batch for the holidays.", "* Hi Grace, while I would recommend sticking with the regular sugar, a number of readers have used half brown and half white sugar and have been happy with the results.\n- Jenn on October 21, 2016 Reply", "I have never had pumpkin bread before so I was a little bit unsure about the taste of it. But I am so glad I did!! The combination of the spices and the pumpkin purée was unbelievable! My family devoured it less that 5 minutes and that recipe made two pans! I had to make another batch the next day cause they begged for more!", "I made this tonight and I hate baking! Your receipe is superb. I really love the spice flavor and how moist it is. It will be my go to now. Thank you!", "I made this yesterday and it is really wonderful. I added some walnuts and swapped out one cup of the white flour for almond flour. I am so glad that it yielded two loaves because boy oh boy is it good! This was a first time for me to make a pumpkin loaf and I will definitely be making it again! I had to increase baking time to 80 minutes, but maybe it is because of my swap, or maybe due to my oven. Thank you for sharing!", "I just made this for a work breakfast and the loaf is now gone, 5 hours later. I doubled the recipe, which made three large loaves. I kept one at home — it will not go to waste.", "A bit disappointed with this recipe. I followed it perfectly, and it didn’t come out bad, just not the best pumpkin bread I’ve ever had. The spices were a bit overwhelming and it didn’t really taste like pumpkin, even though I added extra. Texture was perfect. If I were to do it again, I would cover it with foil to keep it from getting too crispy and add much more pumpkin (and thus add more flour)", "Its October and I really wanted pumpkin bread in celebration, even if it is still very hot outside. I tried another recipe I got elsewhere last night and it was terrible. No flavor. We wound up throwing it away. But I still needed that pumpkin bread. I came looking on Jenn Segal’s site, hoping she had one. Every recipe I have tried of hers has really be great. Yeah! She had one waiting for me. She probably wondered what took so long... So I tried again today to get my pumpkin bread fix. Oh my, my house smells so good. The pumpkin bread is moist and wonderful, very flavorful. I did two things differently. I substituted Earth Balance Buttery Spread for butter, and instead of dusting the loaf pans with flour, I used sugar. This left a wonderful sugary crust on 3 sides. Yummy!", "I never leave comments, but I had to after making this. It is simple to make and extremely delicious! Better than any pumpkin bread I’ve bought or made before. Definitely keeping this in my recipe pile. Thank you!!", "First time I made this recipe I did the big WOW! So moist, so delicious, so perfect, etc! Today I plan to venture with fresh cooked pumpkin and an extra egg or two! I have found when I bake my squash it is great consistency so figure I have nothing lose but a few ingredients! 6 stars to posted recipe!", "* 5 stars\nAbsolutely delicious outcome! I used a food processor to whip up the baked pumpkin. Added 1 extra egg. The rest is the same as Jenn’s recipe!", "This is possibly the best pumpkin bread I have ever made. It was so good that the first loaf was gone within 15 minutes of coming out of the oven. I HAD TO HIDE THE OTHER LOAF! It came out super moist and stayed that way. Just enough spice that it wasn’t bland. Super easy to make. Since I live in the mountains though I shaved off 15 minutes of cooking time.", "This is the most amazing bread I’ve ever made! I cannot believe the flavour and how moist it came out! The only change I made was to add two teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice in place of the nutmeg, cinnamon & cloves (simply because I didn’t have any cloves). This recipe is amazing and I can’t wait to make again. Thank you for sharing this!", "* Hi Nicole, this recipe makes two loaves. I wouldn’t recommend freezing the batter, but you could bake both loaves and then freeze one of them. They freeze nicely!\n- Jenn on October 10, 2016 Reply", "Made the pumpkin bread today and it was amazing! Have been using the same recipe for over 30 years but this will be my new go to recipe! Thank you for posting it!", "This bread is so GOOD!! I can’t wait to bring it to work. I am a beginner and made two of your recipes today. My workplace is going to love your recipes! Thank you Jenn. P.s. I greased the pan and also sprinkled flour as you suggested for the non-stick pan that really helped them slide out of the pan. :) Thank so much for responding.", "I made this tonight and it’s wonderful. The only change I made was to cut back on the sugar. The bread is light and moist and very tasty. The house smells awesome too.", "Definitely a five star recipe . I’ve made tons of pumpkin bread and this is my favorite recipe to date. I used 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of white and that made the bread (in my humble opinion) even more rich and autumny-tasting.", "Hi Jenn, I am fairly new to baking, but have to start somewhere. :) Can I also use a non-stick bread pan from Sur La Tab? Or do I have to grease that too? I grew up on this bread too so wan to make my own. Thank you, I love your site, I just signed up today. Best, Denise", "* Hi Denise, While you probably wouldn’t have a problem with the bread sticking in that pan, I may grease it a bit just to be safe. Hope you enjoy!\n- Jenn on October 8, 2016 Reply", "I used a 1/4 cup of butter and 2×1/4 cups of applesauce. The bread turned out too wet and dence. :( Any suggestions? Maybe I need to add more flour. (Also only added 1 1/2 cups of sugar instead of 2 cups)", "* Hi Jeanine, More flour might help, but I think the bread will still be quite dense without the full amount of butter. Unfortunately, any time you make substitutions in baking, it greatly affects the outcome of the finished product. Sorry!\n- Jenn on October 8, 2016 Reply", "If you are searching for a ‘classic” pumpkin bread, this is the one for you! Just the right amount of spices, and a smell that is heaven,y as it bakes.", "Oh, forgot, I”m giving this a 5-star based on the scent in my kitchen and my 8yo daughters assessment of success today :)", "I just made these for my 3rd graders class for ‘Pumpkin/Apple’ Day and it was a big hit! So I’m making more bc I didn’t even get to try it – they wanted 2 loaves. However, I want to make it in muffin size, using paper liners. I’m not sure if I can directly pour right into the paper (i.e. no grease/flour) and I’m also not sure how to adjust the bake time (per 24 cup muffin pan)? I think i have to wing it bc it’s ready to go and I’m too impatient to wait for a response! I”ll prob try 30 minutes and just keep checking every 10 min thereafter.", "* Hi Stacie, This is basically the same recipe so just go ahead and follow the same method. Hope you enjoy them!\n- Jenn on October 6, 2016 Reply", "Love your recipe. The pumpkin bread is so soft and delicious. I made 3 loaves, one big one and two small ones to give away. It was so good I am in the process of making more right now. Thanks!", "I made this yesterday and my husband and I enjoyed it with our afternoon tea. I loved it! I shared it with a neighbor, froze some, and we ate it again today. I followed the recipe, but substituted allspice and ginger because I did not have the cloves. My cooking time was 70 minutes. I will make this again and many more times. Thanks.", "I’m looking forward to cooking this, but I try to use as much natural ingredients as possible. Also being an Aussie I have to translate some of your ingredients and measurements, but why would you use tinned pumpkin?? I’ve never heard of that before. I’m not being negative just confused.", "* Hi Lara, Canned pumpkin is actually pretty common in the states, but feel free to use fresh pumpkin if you prefer! If you’re using fresh pumpkin, once you’ve roasted it, use a towel and squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can (so the bread is not too moist). Hope you enjoy!\n- Jenn on October 7, 2016 Reply", "I have tried many Pumpkin Bread recipes over the yrs, and this was definitely the BEST I’ve ever made!! My family devoured it. My 13 yr old son actually came home from school today and begged me to make it again. I’d say it was a hit!", "I just found this recipe, and I was wondering if you could bake this in a tube or bundt pan?", "* Hi Donna, I’d be hesitant to bake this in a bundt pan as I’d be afraid it would stick. That said, a few readers have used a bundt pan successfully. I’d just make sure to generously grease the pan with butter and a good dusting of flour. I’d love to hear how it turns out!\n- Jenn on October 5, 2016 Reply", "Ugh this was so amazing. I think I ate an entire loaf in three or four days! The only thing I did differently was add a tiny bit of vanilla extract because I’m a sucker for vanilla. I’m going to make this again and bring it to a thanksgiving dinner and probably again for a Halloween party later this month! Yumm! Thanks so much for this recipe! :)", "Best pumpkin bread recipe EVER!!! I think the fact that butter is used instead of cooking oil is what makes a huge difference. I added chocolate chips to two small loaves and did my first big loaf plain. You could add craisins, raisins, nuts, whatever, as this is a very versatile and moist recipe! Luv it! ;)", "* Hi Judi, a couple of readers have commented that they sprinkled pumpkin seeds on top of the bread and didn’t mention issues with burning. I’d just keep an eye on them and cover the bread loosely with foil if you find they’re starting to burn.\n- Jenn on October 4, 2016 Reply", "I followed the recipe pretty closely, except I substituted 1/4 cup of vegetable oil for a 1/2 stick of butter, so I used one full stick plus 1/4 cup vegetable oil. The bread was very moist, but still holds together perfectly. I also added 1/2 tsp ground ginger and made one loaf with mini chocolate chips and the other with chopped walnuts. My husband LOVED it! Perfect amount of spice and moisture, but slightly crispy on the outside.", "Hello! i plan on making this bread, but i don’t have any of the spices, could i replace them for pumpkin pie spice instead? if so how much should i add? Thank you!", "* Yes, Lisa, that should work. Some other readers have substituted the other spices with pumpkin pie spice and have used 3 tsp. Hope you enjoy!\n- Jenn on October 3, 2016 Reply", "I love pumpkin bread, I grew up on it ever thanksgiving and this brought me back to a special place in my heart where my mom and my grandma us to make it. It was amazing. Thank you for that memory! I will definitaly be sharing this with my friends!", "This recipe was SO good! I followed the recipe exactly except I added a little more cinnamon and nutmeg, and a pinch of allspice. I also added another 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to make it rise a bit more. It turned out perfect! It’s already gone. Will definitely make again:)", "This pumpkin bread is amazing! I followed the direction exactly- except I only had 1 stick of unsalted butter on hand. To make up for the remaining butter called for, I added 4 tablespoons of melted coconut oil. The recipe made one loaf of bread (1.5 qt baking dish) and 6 big muffins. My husband and kids loved it! Yet again, another recipe from Once Upon a Chef that will be my one and only go to!", "Made this amazing pumpkin bread this evening. Half of one loaf is already gone. This recipe is packed with flavor. I have to say, sometimes when I make these loaf recipes in general, the baking time is a problem; Not this recipe, 63 minutes is perfection in my oven. I only made 1 change and 1 addition. I used 1 cup brown sugar & 1 cup regular sugar. The addition was 1 teaspoon of ginger. Thank you very much for this wonderful recipe. My family loves this moist yummynous. Wish I could add a photo of the finished product. Definitely a keeper!", "This recipe turned out amazing! I added a few chocolate chips to one of the loaves, just to make sure my daughter would try it. Turns out she loves it even without the added chocolate, so it’s going in my permanent recipe book! PS...for my fellow Canadian bakers, I used just under 2 cups of pure pumpkin (we don’t have the 15oz cans-at least not at the grocery stores I shop at)", "I was looking for a pumpkin bread recipe that did not use oil. This recipe is delicious!! Very moist and I like using the whole can of pumpkin vs 1 cup that is used in other recipes. The only change I made was to use 1/2 tsp cloves and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. The first time I made it I thought the clove flavor was a little overpowering (personal preference). This is going into my permanent recipe box!!", "I just made this and let me tell you......it is amazing. Grandma sure knows best. It’s moist and not so sweet. I did, however, top it with some home made cream cheese glaze. And, had a warm slice with a cup of coffee. Thank you so much for sharing your grandma’s recipe.", "The bread came out pretty bland in my opinion, and far too sweet. I halved the recipe to make only one loaf. I will not be using this recipe again.", "* I’d suggest sticking with whole eggs here to keep the bread tender.\n- Jenn on September 24, 2016 Reply", "* Hi Mary, I wouldn’t use olive oil in this recipe but coconut oil might work.\n- Jenn on September 23, 2016 Reply", "I’ve tried maybe 3 or 4 exceptionally rated pumpkin bread recipes but have never been thrilled. All have been good, but no stand outs, until now. I made this recipe today, following the directions exactly as is, with exception of subbing 1/2 a cup of brown sugar for the white. It was excellent. Rose beautifully, smelled divine, cut up nicely, moist and light without being crumbly. Perfect amount of spice as well. Took about 70 minutes in the oven, but think next time I will leave them in for another 5 with the oven off. Will also up brown sugar as well from 1/2 a cup to 1 cup (so 1 cup white and 1 brown), as it was still plenty sweet. Overall, a pumpkin bread I would finally make to serve or give to others.", "It was exactly what I was looking for. Moist, thick, and spice filled. It was gone within a couple hours.", "Great recipe. I only used about half of the sugar (mixed up brown and granulated sugar also) and added some seeds on top. It came out still too sweet for me personally but definitely delicious. I started with frozen, diced pumpkin that I mashed once heated up. To get the liquid out, I scooped it into a coffee filter. Saves you from having to throw a kitchen towel straight into the laundry basket.", "This is now my go-to pumpkin bread recipe. This came out so light and fluffy and full of flavor. It is by far the best pumpkin bread recipe I have used. Even my poodle took it out of my hand and licked the plate!! I did add 1 tsp of ginger and cut the sugar by 1/4 cup. I thought about toasting some of it and adding sausage and sage to it to make a stuffing for butterfly pork chops.", "Just made the bread. My seven year old grandson gave it five stars and said it is the best. We used a pumpkin that had been baked, puréed and frozen. Weight of 15 oz. also changed the sugar to one cup with half a cup of brown sugar. Like less sweet and the demension brown sugar adds to recipe. Also put it in a bundt pan and baked it 55 minutes. It rose beautifully and was so moist. THank you!", "I made this last October while nearly ten months pregnant. I ended up eating both loaves myself since my preschoolers weren’t fans of pumpkin. Oh well! More for me! I’ve been dreaming of it since and just dug up the recipe to make this weekend. My mouth is drooling in anticipation. FYI, I substituted g-free flours... Half quinoa flour/half brown rice flour. Simply delicious. Oh, and I put pumpkin seeds on top.", "Does this need to be put in the fridge after its done baking ? Or can it stay out on the counter", "Delicious pumpkin bread recipe. After I take the loaves out of the oven, I poke holes in them and pour a cinnamon glaze on top. The glaze sinks in and infuses these delicious breads with even more cinnamony goodness. I also add more cinnamon to the recipe (yes, kinda obsessed with cinnamon) and add a half teaspoon of ginger and allspice as well. Absolute heaven.", "* I have not made this yet but it looks so good- I can’t wait to make it, but I bought regular butter instead of unsalted like it calls for. Will that make a difference?\n- Peggy on October 9, 2016 Reply", "* Hi Peggy, Yes, you can use the salted butter. I would just cut out some of the added salt in the recipe. While it varies by brand, most salted butter has approximately 1/4 tsp. salt per stick, so you can reduce the salt in the recipe as needed.\n- Jenn on October 10, 2016 Reply", "Absolutely wonderful when baked correctly, according to the recipe. This recipe will be placed in my “favorites” recipe book, to be passed on to my kids!", "Very disappointed with this! To begin with, it didn’t rise! Secondly, because it is called “bread” I assumed wrongly that it would pop easily out of the pan. Turns out it’s more like cake and needs to be cool before turning out. A little heads up about that would have been nice. The whole thing went in the garbage, which is sad because I wasted a can of pumpkin which is hard to find where I live! (Norway) It had a nice taste though, but no one wanted to eat from a plate of crumbs and chunks. I give this 2 stars for the taste. Would definitely not make again!", "* Sounds like its the way you made it not the recipe itself\n- Cindy on October 1, 2016 Reply", "* The directions are quite clear about cooling in the pans. A shame you tossed it. When I’ve had a crumbly disaster I freeze the crumbs and use them for pudding and ice cream toppings. Makes something simple a little fancier and tastier.\n- Zelda on October 1, 2016 Reply", "* If that ever happens again with a sweet bread or cake, you can always make a trifle with the chunks. Just layer it with whipcream. No need to throw it out! Freezes well too.\n- Chithra on November 8, 2016 Reply", "I’m going to marry this recipe and we will live happily ever after. Thank you very much. It’s wonderful. The best!", "I’m going to marry this recipe a we will live happily ever after. Thanks you very much. It’s wonderful. The best!", "Hello , are your serving slices per loaf? The information says 24 slices but I wasn’t sure if that was just for one loaf. Thank you for sharing this recipe.", "* Marlene, That’s for 2 loaves (so each loaf is the equivalent of 12 slices). Enjoy!\n- Jenn on September 3, 2016 Reply", "* No I haven’t, but I think it would be great! Love coconut flour.\n- patti Holden on August 29, 2016 Reply", "I halved the recipe for this to make just 1 loaf and it didnt turn out too great, it didn’t rise! I didn’t use canned cause they don’t sell them in Australia so I’m wondering whether too much moisture in the mix had something to do with it? Do you think this could be it? If so, how should I drain/prepare the pumpkin better?", "* Hi Suzana, This bread doesn’t really dome because it is more like cake than bread. That said, if you felt there was an issue with it rising, it could’ve been too much moisture from the pumpkin. If you’re using fresh pumpkin, once you’ve roasted it, use a towel and squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can. Hope that helps!\n- Jenn on August 29, 2016 Reply", "* Hi Dianne, I’ve never prepared it with fresh pumpkin because I thought there would be too much moisture, but other readers have prepared it this way with good results. One helpful reader suggested: Once your pumpkin is roasted use a towel and squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can and then use it as you would canned pumpkin. Hope that helps!\n- Jenn on July 24, 2016 Reply", "* 5 stars\nMade it with boiled mashed pumpkin well drained and they turned out delicious. They where a hit. Thank you.", "Hey, I made this for my moms work and it was absolutely spectacular I had so much fun making and serving the wonderful and outstanding pumpkin loaf", "I used this recipe this past weekend for my husband’s birthday. I do not usually bake anything. This was easy and everyone loved it! I did add a little cream cheese frosting.", "* Hi Maddi, I’ve never baked at high altitude, but these guidelines should help.\n- Jenn on May 16, 2016 Reply", "I’ve been looking for a good pumpkin bread recipe and your recipe looks delicious! I had a couple of questions. If one wanted to add walnuts, how much do you think one should add?", "* Yes Jackielinn, I think you could add anywhere between 1/4 and 1/2 cup nuts to the bread. Just be sure to chop the nuts pretty small. This is a moist and cake-like bread and the nuts might make it harder to slice. Enjoy!\n- Jenn on April 23, 2016 Reply", "This has become my favorite recipe. I think that what sets this apart from other recipes is the wonderful blend of spices. Love love love and absolutley recommend!", "I have this bread in my oven right now and needed to quickly write a review because I love it so much! I’ve made it several times and our family of four gobbles up both loaves in just 2 days. I love the recipe as is but just for the heck of it, I like to add some mini chocolate chips every now and then. Why not, right? Thanks for another great recipe, Jenn!", "* Yes Kim, it could be made in 9 x 13 Pyrex dishes (I think you’ll need 2.) The only modification is that they shouldn’t take as long to bake. I’d start checking for doneness at about 45 minutes.\n- Jenn on March 7, 2016 Reply", "I never write reviews but had to tell you how moist and amazing this recipe is. And i have made tons of pumpkin bread. I made 4 loaves, and froze 3 for post baby meals/snacks. Thank you", "I really would love to try this bread, i will use natural pumpkin and don’t understand the quantity. Thanks, regards from argentina", "* Hi Carla, I just added the metric conversions to this recipe so I think that will help. Just look for the toggle switch in the right hand corner of the recipe above the ingredients. Hope you enjoy!\n- Jenn on March 4, 2016 Reply", "Recipe was great. I cut the butter in half and the sugar then I added chocolate chips and Pumpkin seeds. Yum", "Fantastic bread!!! So moist and yummy! Made it a couple of weeks ago and it barely lasted the whole weekend :) The spices were good, but I thought it overpowered the pumpkin and tasted more like a spice bread than pumpkin bread- still great, though! Will definitely make it again and adjust the spices a bit to suit my taste :) Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!", "I made this bread and doubled it. It turned our very nice. I served it to the young women at my church and they really liked it so did the leaders. They said to keep this recipe as a ‘go to recipe’ every time for pumpkin bread.", "I made this bread during the holidays and I am still getting request for more. My husband asked again last night if I’d make some for the office. It’s amazing!! Thanks for sharing :).", "* 5 stars\nLove it! My family loves pumpkin bread and I have been searching for the recipe that is most like my grandmothers and this is it! I did double the cinnamon and it was still delicious!", "Absolutely scrumptious!!! I just made your pumpkin scones for the umpteenth time (my teenagers LOVE it) and decided to finish off the can of pumpkin by trying this recipe....needless to say, 2 slices and 2 scones with a glass of milk later......", "This was wonderful! I made one loaf with raisins and pecans, it turned out just as well as the other. I also used the spiced glaze from your Pumpkin Scone recipe only I added maple syrup instead of the pumpkin puree. My son was over the moon!", "Planning to make this recipe and using a 10′′ pan instead of two pans as directed in the recipe. Would this change the baking time?", "Where can I find the kits where you have the flour, etc in a bag and the can of pumpkin all sold together around holidays?", "This is one the best pumpkin bread recipes! I used canned organic pumpkin instead of Libby’s, which was a bit dry so I added a 1/2 of butter milk to moisten it. Then, topped it with some almond shavings and granola. It came out perfect.", "Very good flavor. Except my bread does not rise and its very squishy. What could be wrong? What kind of flour do you use?", "* Hi Laura, I would recommend you use both as they serve different purposes in this recipe.\n- Jenn on January 8, 2016 Reply", "* Hi Laura, This bread doesn’t really rise/dome because it is more like cake than bread. Regarding it being a little underdone, did you use the correct size pans? And is it possible that you measured something incorrectly?\n- Jenn on January 8, 2016 Reply", "This is the first recipe review I’ve written. I’ve made it twice in as many weeks because it’s just that amazing a recipe! Thanks for sharing it.", "To reduce the fat, I creamed the sugar with 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt. I also used fresh baked pumpkin that was fairly dense and dry. After adding the pumpkin, I added 1/4 cup 2 percent milk to the batter. Otherwise followed the recipe.", "I made this for Christmas neighbor gifts. Such a hit with all, even one neighbor’s dog who found it under the tree! Moist, just sweet enough (not too) and delicious. I will make it again and again.", "I just bought myself a Kitchen aid and was looking to break it in. I came across your pumpkin bread recipe and gave it a whirl. I never write reviews but I just had to say thank you for sharing it! It was delicious! I will make often I am sure!", "This recipe is a keeper! I had some leftover pumpkin and it’s been years since I’ve made pumpkin bread and couldn’t remember what recipe I used. Very happy that your version popped up in my google search. Will definitely be making this again.", "I’m trying this recipe as we speak. The goods are currently in the oven. I placed 1 half in a bigger loaf and the other half in two small loaf pans. I hope they turn out. I’ll be checking the little ones in 35 to 45 mins. Wish me luck :)", "My husband took the pumpkin bread to work and his coworkers loved it to the very last crumb. Thank you for sharing your recipes", "* Hi Marilyn, It depends on the recipe, but it is always good insurance that the loaves won’t stick.\n- Jenn on December 24, 2015 Reply", "Follwed directiins exactly as published. Very moist, but too much clove and netmeg. I’ll definitely make this again, but will cut these spices in half. Was still a hit.", "Yum! Followed the recipe as written with the exception of reducing the sugar by 1/2 cup. Cooking time was 60 minutes. I’ll definitely make this again. Thank you for sharing it!", "I NEVER bake. However, I wanted to try making something this week. I came across this recipe and it was perfect!", "The only things I changed were using salted butter in place of the salt and unsalted butter, and I used pumpkin pie spice in place of the spices because I didn’t have the cloves. It turned out PERFECT. I’m going to add walnuts to my next batch!", "My husband and I made this for our family last weekend and it was a big hit, even with our 3 year old nephew...the directions were precise and we followed them to the letter with fantastic results...as another reviewer remarked the recipe works well at a high altitude without alterations as we live the Rocky Mountain area...we have also decided we are going to make the bread as edible Christmas gifts this year as well as create a GF version for a dear friend...can’t wait to taste it again...", "* I forgot to write that our only addition was a teaspoon of ginger like the recipe on the Libby’s pumpkin can...\n- SusanBee on December 20, 2015 Reply", "If I want to split the mixture into a few small little ceramic loaf dishes to give for gifts, would I still cook them for the same amount of time?", "* Yes Lauren, Just decrease the cooking time. I would start checking them after around 35 – 40 minutes.\n- Jenn on December 21, 2015 Reply", "This bread is SOOO delicious! I made it according to directions, using room temp butter. I’ve made several loaves already for Christmas gifts. Everyone has commented on how most and flavorful it is. I would highly recommend making it!", "I usually add walnuts and raisins to my pumpkin breads. Do you think adding them to your recipe will affect the final product? Thanks", "* Hi Leo, it’s no problem at all to add walnuts and raisins. I hope you enjoy it!\n- Jenn on December 16, 2015 Reply", "This sounds wonderful! I am curious though-if I only have salted butter could I use that for this recipe and would I then completely omit the salt in the recipe? Thank you in advance.", "* Hi Gigi, I haven’t tried this recipe with salted butter, but I suppose you could try that. While it depends upon the brand, most salted butter has about 1/4 tsp. salt per stick, so I would adjust the added salt accordingly Hope that helps!\n- Jenn on December 16, 2015 Reply", "My family loved this! Very moist and delicious. Finished a loaf in one day. We had to pace ourselves with the second loaf. My two girls brought in their school lunches the next few days. Hubby even asked to bring a loaf to work. Thank you for a great and easy recipe.", "Hi Ellyn, I’ve never prepared a combination of the two– sounds yummy though! Let me know how it turns out if you try it!", "This pumpkin bread is amazing! It came out moist, flavorful, and delicious. I was really worried while the bread was baking because the smell of cloves was over whelming and I was certain the bread would be over powered by the cloves. I am glad to report that I worried for nothing. The spice balance is perfect and the bread tastes well balanced. This recipe has earned its bookmark on my phone!", "I had a can of pumpkin that I had no idea what to do with this Thanksgiving. I Googled and ran across this recipe. I switched the flour to oat flour. Everything else was organic or Non-GMO. Oh.My.Word. This was the best recipe I have tried in a long time. The bread was so moist and reminded me a little of ginger bread, but not as harsh. The spices are perfect. I’ve made two more batches recently. This is my new winter favorite!", "Loved this recipie. It tastes awesome but, it was so crumbly. I could not pick it up. It was super moist, it had pulled away from the sides of the pan and the tester pulled out clean. It was just so fragile. So soft I had to push the knife through which broke it a bit. Did I undercook? Over cook? I want to make it again but hope it comes out a little stiffer do you can pick it up without it falling apart. Thanks for the great recipe I’ll keep trying till I get it perfect.", "* Hi Dennis, Did you let it cool completely before cutting it? Usually that’s the problem.\n- Jenn on December 7, 2015 Reply", "This pumpkin bread was delicious! even the non-pumpkin lovers in the family enjoyed this bread! I cut the recipe in half because I only have one loaf pan and this worked brilliantly", "* While I’ve never prepared it with fresh pumpkin and worried about there being too much moisture, a number of other readers have prepared it successfully with fresh pumpkin so you could certainly give it a try. One helpful comment from a reader suggests this: Once your pumpkin is roasted use a towel and squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can and then use it as you would canned pumpkin. Hope that helps!\n- Jenn on December 5, 2015 Reply", "* These were a delicious blessing from your grandmother.How wonderful that you have these treasured memories. .This is now my go to site for recipes. You have answered the call in sharing your time and talent with us all. Thank you.\n- Pam on December 6, 2015 Reply", "I made this with home canned pumpkin that I pureed before adding to the mixture. Also, I didn’t have a beater so I did it by hand. It still came out absolutely delicious and the loaves didn’t last more than a day at my house! I’m going to make this again right now :-)", "Oh my! I made this pumpkin bread last night and it is delicious! I mean, delicious! FYI, I made it with freshly milled flour and the loaves came out perfectly", "* Oh, and I used glass loaf pans that were slightly larger than the recipe called for. Also, it took a little less time than the suggested cook time.\n- Sandra on December 1, 2015 Reply", "Good starter batter. I found this recipe to be a little dry and not as spicy as I would like – second pass I added a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice in addition to the regular ones; also added dried cranberries and chocolate chips. Very delicious!", "I just found this recipe and it looks good. I plan to make mini loaves to give out to members at a luncheon – how would that affect the cooking time – and I will be making them in the rubbery type pan.", "* You can make them in small loaf pans and decrease the cooking time. I would start checking them after around 35 – 40 minutes. They may take a little longer in silicone baking pans, so make sure to check them for doneness.\n- Jenn on November 30, 2015 Reply", "The pumpkin bread recipe produced perfect results. The bread is moist yet light. This recipe is simple and great for beginners and experienced cooks alike. I added finely chopped pecans and chopped raisins (add a bit of flour to raisins so they don’t clump).", "This is an excellent recipe. The loaves were nicely spiced and very moist. As others have noted, the butter needs to be soft when you do the creaming of the sugar and butter. Very good – my baby grandsons loved it!", "This is the best pumpkin bread recipe I’ve ever made. To find the best recipes, I usually Google “the best X (recipe)” and then read the reviews. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this blog- the recipe was perfect. Other than one slight modification listed below, I made the recipe as is.", "A few tips: -Recipe calls for butter instead of vegetable oil. I personally prefer to use butter rather than a processed oil whenever possible. Since you’re creaming the butter with sugar, you’ll want room temp (read: softened) butter to start. For the best result leave the butter out on the counter for an hour rather than using the microwave, because microwaving butter results in a greasier baked good. -Let your eggs come to room temperature before using as well. They emulsify more easily with the other ingredients (30-60 minutes on the counter should do).", "I made one loaf of bread which I filled about halfway full of batter. It rose a little but not significantly, so I would recommend filling your bread pan more than 1/3 full. I added chocolate chips to the remaining batter and made 8 pumpkin muffins (cupcake size) which turned out fantastic! The addition of the chocolate chips was great. It’s sweet, but I think pumpkin bread should be spiced and sweet.", "* Oh...one more thing. My butter wasn’t quite as soft as it should have been to start, so if you’re in the same boat I would recommend creaming the butter ALONE first THEN adding the sugar. Otherwise, you’ll end up with sugar spraying out in the sink :)\n- Julia on November 28, 2015 Reply", "I have now made this recipe 4 times. I know it all in my head. This is the very best pumpkin recipe I have made. I will make this over and over and over.", "I don’t normally leave reviews for recipes good or bad, but I just had to for this amazing bread. This is hands down the tastiest and fluffiest pumpkin bread I’ve ever made :) I also love that it makes two loaves as I only had half a can of pumpkin puree leftover from a different recipe and was easily able to half the recipe to make just one loaf. However...now that I’ve tasted how awesome this bread is I really wish I would have just opened a new can of puree to make 2 loaves haha. Thank you for this delicious recipe!", "Absolutely delicious. However, I made fresh pumpkin puree instead of using canned. I didn’t have cloves or nutmeg, but it still turned out great!", "I made this today for Thanksgiving with a gluten-free flour blend to accommodate my husband’s allergy, and it was a huge success! No one knew it was gluten-free until I told them, and I couldn’t even believe how well it turned out myself. Thank you for the wonderful recipe – it’s a keeper!", "You really ought to edit this and add the oven temperature to the recipe. I went with 350 degrees and it worked perfectly in my oven. This pumpkin bread is delicious!", "* Hi Chuck. I’m so glad you enjoyed it — temp is indicated in the first line :)\n- Jenn on November 27, 2015 Reply", "Hi Jenn I just wanted to say again how much I love this recipe! I have recommended this recipe and your website over and over again to my friends. Hope you and your family have a happy holidays!", "* Ellie, This bread is heavily spiced already. I’d be concerned that the pumpkin liquor would be overkill!\n- Jenn on November 25, 2015 Reply", "* Hi Nancy, While I’ve never baked at high altitude, here are some helpful guidelines: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/learn/high-altitude-baking.html\n- Jenn on November 25, 2015 Reply", "* 5 stars\nI live in Colorado and have made this many times filtering the recipe as is. And it comes out amazing.", "This is a wonderful recipe. My two loaves came out perfectly. Love the balance of flavors and it isn’t too sweet. Keeps well in the fridge and then reheat a few slices in the toaster oven. I also made some cream cheese frosting for the side and my kids loved the combo.", "Last year my 16 year old son declared that this was the best pumpkin bread ever. It’s moist and flavorful. He even made the bread a few times by himself.", "What a delicious looking recipe! I’m going to try it tonight but just have a large square cake pan – How would you suggest I adjust the cooking temp/time?", "* 5 stars\nJust came out if the oven – cooked it at 150°C fanbake for an hour and it was perfect :)", "* Hi Larissa, It should be about the same; just keep an eye on it.\n- Jenn on November 22, 2015 Reply", "Great recipe, thank you. I would like to make this without the refined sugar. Any suggestions of what I can use? Dates or mashed banana?", "* Hi Linda, Unfortunately, there’s no good substitute for the sugar in this recipe. The bread is super moist, so I fear mashed fruit would turn it to mush. You can, however, cut back on the sugar by a good 1/2 cup.\n- Jenn on November 20, 2015 Reply", "This is my very first time baking any kind of bread. This bread was very moist and delicious. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe.", "I made this today and it tasted awesome! I had never made pumpkin bread before except from a box mix but this tasted way better. Served the bread to friends and they enjoyed as well. This recipe is a keeper. I’ll never go back to box mix again! Thanks", "* Hi Jenn – I’m excited to make this for Thanksgiving, but I also have only one loaf pan so I’m going to halve the recipe. Is the cook time the same for 1 loaf vs. 2? Thanks!\n- Emily Anderson on November 19, 2015 Reply", "I made the bread last night and it was delish! I was hoping to use the recipe to make pumpkin muffins. Would any adjustment be needed?", "* Hi Lindsay, Look up my pumpkin pecan crunch muffins, and feel free to omit the topping, although it is delicious :) http://www.onceuponachef.com/2010/10/pumpkin-pecan-crunch-muffins.html\n- Jenn on November 17, 2015 Reply", "I’m hoping this recipe turns out well!! I’m nervous about how little dough went into the pans... I’m used to having full pans when I put them into the oven instead of 1/3 full. Also, the dough is very thick... I live in Wyoming and I’m wondering if that will make a difference in how it bakes also.", "* 4 stars\nAnother question: I made a double batch and I forgot to add two of the eggs. How will that effect it? Not as moist?", "* 5 stars\nHow did it turn out? When my batter seems a bit too thick I add some milk to it and very quickly mix it just saw the batter loosens up a bit to the consistency of batter that I’m normally used to. It works and I’ve never had any problems. The loaf comes out very moiste", "* 5 stars\nIt turned out pretty good! I made a double batch of what they said is two loafs. I used 1/3 butter, 1/3 margarine, 1/3 applesauce, only two eggs because I forgot that I didn’t add the other two. The baby shower I took it to devoured it in 2 1/2 hours!!", "* Yes — and you will need to make adjustments. I will email you a recipe :)\n- Jenn on November 15, 2015 Reply", "* Uh oh- I made this on a whim and it’s baking now....in a bundt pan...\n- Chelsea on November 26, 2015 Reply", "This pumpkin loaf is excellent in every way: spicy (but not overly), moist (but not too oily), flavourful (not overpowered by pumpkin or other spices). Will make this again and again! I wrapped the second loaf in freezer paper then a ziplock freezer bag, so I hope that the 2nd loaf tastes almost as good without degradation in the freezer!", "I would like to add fresh cranberries to this bread. Do you think this is a good idea? And how much should I use? Thanks Jenn!", "* Hi Aileen, You could certainly try it but I worry they will add too much moisture — this is a very moist bread already. You might increase the flour by 1/2 cup.\n- Jenn on November 13, 2015 Reply", "* Yep, just reduce the cook time. I’d start checking around 35-40 min.\n- Jenn on November 14, 2015 Reply", "I made this last weekend and the family loved it! The spices really came through in this and we really like that. I think I found my new pumpkin bread recipe.", "* Hi Valerie, It keeps well for several days so it should be fine.\n- Jenn on November 12, 2015 Reply", "* Hi Carol, Good call to leave it out — the cloves are strong in this recipe. Ginger and allspice would both work :)\n- Jenn on November 10, 2015 Reply", "I love this recipe and make it at least once a month year round. I generally give it to my kids for breakfast or a snack to bring to school and they love it. They don’t love banana bread or zucchini bread, but they can’t get enough of this pumpkin bread.", "* I’d just like to add that I adjusted the recipe by decreasing the sugar to 1 1/2 cups instead of 2 cups and liked it even better.\n- Kate on November 14, 2015 Reply", "Hi Jenn! I’d like to make mini loaves. Can you suggest recipe alterations for that? Love your webiste and recipes!! Thanks.", "* Hi Maureen, Just reduce the cook time; I’d start checking at 35-40 minutes. So glad you’re enjoying the site — thank you!\n- Jenn on November 9, 2015 Reply", "* Heather, I would fill them so they are about 2/3’s of the way full.\n- Jenn on December 14, 2015 Reply", "Fabulous! Everyone loved it, even my picky 7 year old and 5 year old. They all asked for seconds. And some in the lunch box. And some for school snack. I think I might give these as gifts this holiday season.", "Delicious! I reduced the sugar to 3/4 cup, and I made muffins instead of bread. My kids begged for seconds and thirds.", "Amazing! Made a feel modifications and I must say, turned out fantastic! Super moist. Only had one egg, so used a half cup vegi oil. Added Coconut oil and a bit of vanilla powder. Used half white sugar/brown sugar and added allspice and additional pumpkin spice that included ginger. Also added pecans!", "My son was in the NICU and I was trying to cure boredom. I made this for his nurses in the kitchen at the Ronald McDonald House. It was easy to make and everyone loved it! Thank you for the great recipe.", "* Sara, I’m glad everyone enjoyed it, and I really hope your son is okay.\n- Jenn on November 8, 2015 Reply", "I made this pumpkin bread yesterday, the only ingredient I changed was the butter (I used oil) and it came out perfect and super moist. I mixed dry ingredients in one bowl and wet in another then mixed all together and bake.", "This pumpkin bread is excellent! I did make a couple of small changes...I cut the cloves back to 1/8 tsp, added 1/4 tsp ginger and reduced the nutmeg to 1/2 tsp. Otherwise, I followed the directions exactly and it turned out great. My loaves did stick a bit, unfortunately, so when she says to heavily grease the pan, heavily grease the pan and don’t just use Pam spray...use Crisco or some other kind of shortening. Thanks for a great recipe!", "I made this bread last Sunday. Flavor was there but I feel it came out very dense...Almost like cake rather than bread", "* When I make it, I sift the flour and dry ingredients before adding to the rest of the mix...that should help and keep it from turning out so dense.\n- RGrady on November 5, 2015 Reply", "* Pumpkin bread is closer to pound cake. That’s why it is cake like.\n- Janice on November 11, 2015 Reply", "The pumpkin bread was outstanding: true pumpkin flavor, perfect blend of spices and incredibly moist. And it couldn’t have been easier to make. Definitely a keeper autumn recipe!", "I thought this bread was perfect as is. I wouldn’t change a thing. The only problem I had is that it didn’t rise very much. Is this because my baking soda might be old or can there be another reason?", "* Hi Courtney, Glad you liked the pumpkin bread. Did you use the correct size pans? It doesn’t really dome because it is more like cake than bread :)\n- Jenn on November 8, 2015 Reply", "* My pans are 9 x 4. That’s pretty close in size to the ones you used, isn’t it? The flavor and texture were still very good despite not rising. I may try using fresh baking soda next time to see if it makes any difference. They literally didn’t look like they rose at all.\n- Courtney on November 11, 2015 Reply", "* Hi Courtney, My pans are 8×4 (or 8-1/2 x 4-1/2) — it actually makes a big difference. Hope that helps :)\n- Jenn on November 11, 2015 Reply", "* Re: the baking soda, age does matter. It needs to be replaced every six months. Even at six months it has reduced effectiveness...I date the top of the container and add a bit more toward the end of the six months. Cooks Illustrated did a study and write up on it.\n- Rietta on November 14, 2015 Reply", "hi, I want to try this recipe, however instead of canned pumpkin can use puree pumpkin home made? I have a big pumpkin that I want to use. Thank you.", "* Hi Isabel, You can but I can’t guarantee the results will be exactly the same, as the water content in your pumpkin might be different than canned pumpkin, which is always consistent.\n- Jenn on November 8, 2015 Reply", "* 5 stars\nI used fresh roasted pumpkin... the water content was higher making them very moist (and delicious once refrigerated and set). The only thing I would change is the spice ratio... trying “pumpkin pie” spice next time!", "I made this last week and it was wonderful!! My husband loved it. I am looking forward to making it for Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing!", "I love this bread! I made it last night – it was devoured. My question — if I were to make this in mini loaves to give as gifts, how long would I bake them? Thank you!", "* Hi Karen, So glad it was a hit. I would start checking mini loaves around 35-40 minutes.\n- Jenn on November 2, 2015 Reply", "This is bad. I added less cloves and still all you could smell are the cloves. Should only use one loaf pan. Two are way too thin.", "This recipe was very disappointing. It was barely done after 90 minutes in the oven and was so moist and sticky that it was almost impossible to slice. I was embarrassed to take it to a breakfast as I had promised. Most of it came home with me. Some of the slices held together enough that I could toast them and the flavor was delicious.", "* So sorry you had trouble with the recipe, Betty. I’m wondering, did you make any substitutions?\n- Jenn on November 2, 2015 Reply", "* 5 stars\nYour first issue was making a recipe for the first time, and offering it to guests. Always make the recipe first prior to serving to guests. This recipe turned out great for me.", "* 2 stars\nSame here. I followed the directions exactly. It smelled wonderful but once sliced the top part looked like bread and the bottom half was smooth like it was not done. I actually made it twice. Great flavor but after 60 to 75 minutes if bake time it was not done.", "This pumpkin loaf is deliciously moist and flavorful. The recipe is easy and I’ve been making it around the holidays for two years now – it’s always a hit. I replaced some of the spices with my own blend and it’s still just as fragrant and delicious.", "First, Thank for this recipe! My question is, can you freeze the bread, and if so, what is the best way to defrost it when you want it? Thank you. (:", "My first time trying this recipe, oh my goodness I will make this one from now on. I even forgot to cream butter and sugar ( put sugar in dry mixture) still turned out so good. Thank you for this awesome recipes", "I’ve been making this pumpkin bread for a while now, and it’s my favorite recipe. Not only it’s simple and easy but it tastes great. My two toddlers love this bread and because they end up eating most of it, I modify this for health reasons and personal preference. I only use brown sugar and 1 cup instead of 2. I also use 1/2 of recommended clove and nutmeg because I don’t like their overwhelming taste and at the end after I mix all the flour mixture, if the batter is a bit thick, I add 2-3 tablespoons of milk to it and whisk it quickly. I also double the baking powder and add a tad of vanilla to it. During this season, this bread is a staple in our home.", "Thanks for the recipe. We are living in Brussels, Belgium and can’t find pure pumpkin puree. We only found Pumpkin pie mix. It says it contains sugar and spices. Any thoughts on whether or not to add the recommend amounts of sugar and spices. We thank you from Brussels!", "* Hi John, It’s hard to say since I don’t know how much sugar is in the mixture, but I would say cut back on the sugar by 1/2 cup, and reduce the spices by about 25%. The recipe is pretty forgiving so it should work :)\n- Jenn on November 2, 2015 Reply", "I am so glad I read the reviews and decided to go with less sugar only using half of the amount.. Half brown and half white sugar. I made a mistake and bought pumpkin pie mix instead of the plain pumpkin. I noticed it after I had put it in sugar butter mixture. Well it turned out to be very good anyway. But tomorrow I plan on making it again using regular pumpkin .? Also had no problem of it grumbling or coming out of the pan. I did butter and flour for baking pans. I let it cool for about 30 minutes and then cut it while it was still warm. Served to about 15 people and they all raved about it, I couldn’t believe it . This is definitely a keeper.", "Hi! This recipe looks amazing, and I definitely want to try it, but do you think it would still be just as good if I substitute Oil for applesauce and Whole wheat flour for white flour? And if I add dried cranberries? Thanks so much!!!", "* Hi Masha, I definitely wouldn’t substitute the butter, although you can cut it back by a few tablespoons. Maybe try half whole wheat flour? And cranberries will work :)\n- Jenn on October 30, 2015 Reply", "* If you do you’ll need some oil – usually it’s advised to only substitute half with applesauce and the other half oil. Otherwise you’ll never get it out of the pan.\n- Kia on October 30, 2015 Reply", "Absolutely amazing pumpkin bread! I followed the recipe exactly, but made muffins instead and I was rewarded with the most wonderfully moist pumpkin muffins I’ve ever had! They didn’t have the heaviness of some quick breads and the pumpkin flavor and spices were perfect without being overwhelming.", "This is by far the best pumpkin bread recipe ever! It comes out perfectly every single time I make it. And it’s simple quick and easy!", "Your pumpkin recipe is delicious, moist and full of flavor. Recipe makes two, so I am sharing with friends! I am making pumpkin muffins every week, perfect for lunch, and snacking at work! (You emailed the perfect bake time) Thank you for sharing your recipes and spreading your joy of cooking. Warmly, Donna", "My teenageers love this with chocolate chips added!! We have given it as gifts also and the recipe is always requested. We love it!", "I’ve made the delicious pumpkin bread a few times. Everyone that I have served it too loves it. My question – Is it suppose to rise? Mine never does.", "* Hi Eileen, It’s more cake-like than bread-like, so it won’t rise a lot. If you want to get a bit more rise out of it, add 1/2 cup more flour.\n- Jenn on October 28, 2015 Reply", "Delicious! I used fresh pumpkin and substituted whole wheat flour for half the amount called for. Thank you for sharing your grandmother’s recipe!", "This pumpkin bread was delicious I added about a cup and a half of pecans also I will make it again for my friends thank you", "Hi I can’t wait to try this recipe but J have one quick question... Can you use hard boiled eggs instead of regular eggs?", "Wonderful classic recipe. I follow it precisely. Last time I made it, I decided to add some raisins that I let soak in a 5 hour vanilla bath. Ermergerd! Heaven!", "I randomly found this website as I was browsing looking for pumpkin bread. This was the first time I have ever made any kind of “bread” and WOW am I amazed. It is sooooo delicious! It’s only fair to write a review since all of you other reviews are so helpful! I made a loaf as well as muffins and I’m planning on making this for loved ones ;) hugs!", "I am going to make this today, and I was wondering, because I have a kitchen aid stand mixer, if to use the whisk or paddle attachment. I have seen various recipes with the paddle attachment but I don’t know if the concept refers to this recipe too, and I am very excited to make it!", "Made this last night and it was just wonderful. Made one loaf for a friend who’s recovering from surgery and the other for us. Only one exception, I did 3 tea. of pumpkin pie spice. I don’t care for ginger or cloves. Loved the wonderful smell that filled my house and the great texture!", "Tried the pumpkin bread recipe but used Namaste Gluten free flour with good results....thank you for a great recipe...will add to my recipe box", "Hi Jenn, Thank you for the wonderful recipe. The taste is awesome, only it is a bit too sweet for me .Next time I have to cut back on the sugar . Can I double or triple the recipe? Also, why did the bread not come out smooth on top but it had cracked :-( What did I do wrong? How do I prevent the bread from cracking?", "* Hi Lily, It’s fine to double the recipe and cut back on the sugar a bit. Not sure why it cracked but it’s okay if it does — many loaf breads do.\n- Jenn on October 30, 2015 Reply", "THESE ARE AMAZING! I had just about 1 and a half cups of sugar on hand, so I put in a squeeze of honey, too, and I had used about a quarter cup of the can of pumpkin for another recipe last night, so I added a bit of vanilla Greek yogurt to supplement the missing pumpkin.", "Just made this pumpkin bread!! NO Words! It is sooo moist! I was going to make your recipe & another just to compare, but I don’t want to make the other! I am about to make another batch of mini loaves from your recipe, to take to work! Hmm now I need to check out your other recipes! LOL! Great Work!", "Delicious! This is a very good recipe and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a recipe with butter instead of oil.", "I made your pumpkin bread for a Canadian Thanksgiving dinner and it was such a hit! Everyone was raving about it ! Thank you for sharing :)", "Absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe to a T and the two loaves came out perfect (not to mention my house smelled so good!). My family and I loved it.", "Everyone loves this one, I make it with your cream cheese frosting on the side. To the cream cheese frosting I add 1 tbsp. buttermilk at the end.", "I made a few adjustments to this recipe and it was, for my taste, flawless. I used one cup of brown sugar and one cup of white sugar, and also added 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract (I just love vanilla and pumpkin together). I haven’t made this recipe exactly as it’s written, so I can’t attest to it except for with the few changes I made. Wow, it was absolutely amazing. It is heavily spiced, but nothing says Autumn to me like rich spices and tons of warm flavor. I oiled my loaf pans and lined the bottoms with parchment paper and I had no problem whatsoever with sticking! When I first took the loaves out of the oven and tried to cut a piece off, it was crumbly. I let the rest of it cool completely and cutting was easy and I had very little crumbling. Thanks for the great recipe!", "* 5 stars\nThanks so much for the parchment paper tip. Mine stuck and I was so disappointed that they weren’t as pretty as they were yummy!", "Can I substitute the canned pumpkin for real pumpkin? Is so, Would I use the same amount as if it was canned pumpkin? I’m not really a baker, but I want to start and I have pumpkins that have grown in my backyard and wanted to attempt baking something and this looks so good!", "* Hi Jenn, I probably wouldn’t substitute fresh pumpkin in this recipe. I worry that the water content would differ from that of canned pumpkin, and that will greatly affect the consistency of the bread. Sorry!\n- Jenn on October 6, 2015 Reply", "* 5 stars\nYou can use fresh pumpkin. I do it every year. Once your pumpkin is roasted use a flour sack towel and squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can and then use it as you would canned pumpkin. Just make sure you squeeze out as much liquid as you can.", "* 5 stars\nThis came out fantastic!! I made it with real pumpkin and also with canned pumpkin. Both ways were very good. I do have to say though the batch with real pumpkin was a little bit more moist. I will be making this again! Thanks!!", "I just made this, it’s delicious!! The house smells great so it was a long hour wait :-) my whole family loved it! Thanks for sharing!", "This was a huge hit – at home and at work. Moist, full of flavour, looked as nice as it tasted. I added a cinnamon glaze and some golden raisins, but would be just as tasty as written. No idea how it tasted the next day – it was devoured that quickly! Will definitely be making this again. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe.", "This is the recipe I’ve been looking for! I was able to make a perfect batch for my family, and then I made a Gluten Free version for myself. I simply substituted my favorite blend of GF flours for the 2 cups of regular flour. The exact texture and flavor I’ve been looking for.", "Can I make this as muffins, or can I make it in a glass pyrex pan, or can I make it in a bundt pan? I don’t have loaf pans. Thanks.", "* Hi Brisa, I would make it as muffins or in a glass pyrex; I’m worried it will stick in a bundt pan. You’ll need to adjust the cook time, especially for muffins, so definitely keep an eye on it.\n- Jenn on September 17, 2015 Reply", "* 5 stars\nHi, just a follow up. I made half of the recipe in a loaf pan as described and half in a regular muffin tin (11 muffins). The texture of the muffins is not good but the loaf came out perfectly. I will continue to use this recipe with a loaf pan as you have described here. By the way, I decreased the sugar to 1.5 cups and I still found the texture and taste to be excellent.", "* 4 stars\nI used pumpkin spice instead of the individual spices and it turned out great! Instead of 1 teaspoon of each spice I used 3 teaspoons of pumpkin spice.", "The recipe was super delicious but next time I may try it with a little less sugar as it was fairly sweet! Definitely being added to my recipe box though!", "Turned out great. I think a little less spice would make it perfect for me. I added a cream cheese frosting and tiny gingerbread men for decoration. Perfect for afternoon tea.", "* 5 stars\nThis freezes beautifully. I had it in the freezer for about 6 months and the muffins I baked up with it were perfect!", "I was skeptical about trying this recipe, but I am glad I did. It is perfect! I bring this during the holidays to parties and get asked for the recipe.", "OMG this bread was so stinking good, two loaves didn’t last but maybe three days between just me and my husband!! Getting ready to make some more. I did alter it for my chocolate loving husband by adding chocolate chips, but I personally found it best without the chocolate. Great coffee bread!!!!", "* It doesn’t last long in my house either...2 days tops and it’s only four of us.\n- RGrady on August 28, 2015 Reply", "It’s looking for something comforting to make for gipsy and stumbled on to your sites made this bread.by far the best pumpkin bread recipes have found to date. I will use this as a staple each fall for certain.thanks for passing it on", "This has become a staple in my home. This pumpkin bread is so moist and delicious!! Everyone loves it and can’t get enough of it.", "Thanks for the recipe, have been looking for a long time for a pumpkin bread that I can actually cook the middle of the bread without over baking the rest of it. Hubby says he will get fat eating so much of the bread!", "I’ve tried several pumpkin bread recipes but this is by far the best tasting....and it’s so easy to follow. I discovered the recipe last fall and since then, I have made it too many times to count, for neighbors, church bake sales, family members, and even for my sons’ teachers. It sold out for a month straight at each of our bake sales. It’s so moist and flavorable. I make it every chance I get. Glad I finally found a winner!", "I made this pumpkin bread on numerous occasions and it always comes out moist and very tasty. I love it. Thanks for sharing.", "This is a wonderful recipe. The bread comes out nice, moist, and flavorful, it isn’t very sweet either which is perfect. It had the house smelling wonderful. All around good recipe. I made it for date, but he cancelled his loss...more for me. :)", "This will be a recipe I will use for years to come (I’m only 27, but am trying to create tried and true recipe bank for myself). Thank you for this recipe its awesome!!", "On the pumpkin bread, it states 2 loaf pans, but can I use mini loaf pans at about 5 by 3′′ each? If so how many per recipe, 2, 3 or ?", "* Hi Karyl, It’s fine to use mini loaf pans — I’m guessing you’d need 3 or 4 but can’t say for sure since I haven’t tried it. You’ll also need to reduce the cooking time; I’d start checking after 45 minutes.\n- Jenn on May 13, 2015 Reply", "Made this for my family, and we loved it! Great classic, moist, just savory enough, easy to prepare recipe for pumpkin bread. Good for breakfast, snacks, you can even toast it and it will be great. Will definitely make again", "This was the best pumpkin bread my family has ever eaten! I used a Pampered Chef stone 4 loaf pan and baked the bread for 50 minutes. Also, based of the reviews I used 1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of nutmeg, 1/2 tsp of cloves. It was amazing!", "I made this bread for Easter brunch, and I have to say it was the definitely a show stopper. My family put out a dish of cream cheese to spread on it and it was really pretty good. The creaminess blended very nicely with the robust spices. I myself had a hard time staying out of it, for I had about 10 pieces, and I’m not exaggerating. I overeat on these occasions. My friend asked me for the recipe and said she really liked it. I always find that in pumpkin recipes it pays to double the amount of cinnamon, so I did. It was very profound in the bread. I also did 1 1/2 cups of sugar instead of two and it was perfectly sweet. Thank you so much for making this day special by sharing this recipe with us!", "I made this recipe today, and it turned out great! My 4 and 2 year old really enjoyed baking with me. The only thing I’d change is the amount of cloves. Other then that, it’s delicious. [:", "I really enjoyed this pumpkin bread. I love how you included a picture of your grandmother’s recipe. Those are truly cherished memories. I did add dried cranberries. I love them in pumpkin bread.", "My husband, who has previously not enjoyed pumpkin bread, absolutely loved this! We may have eaten the entire loaf in one day! By far my favorite pumpkin bread. I love all the big spice flavor.", "This bread was very good! My 2-year-old enjoyed helping me make it, and we added tiny chocolate chips which were able to stay suspended in the batter and not all sink to the bottom like regular chips would.", "I think this pumpkin bread is spectacular. My son inhaled it. I brought a loaf in to work, and it was devoured within minutes. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!!", "OMG, the pumpkin bread is out of this world. I only used 1 and 1/4 C sugar otherwise followed the directions.", "I have made this pumpkin bread four times already, and every time, it has been a big hit with my family and me. Considering that I have been baking for more than 40 years, adopting this recipe as my favorite pumpkin bread recipe says a lot! I am so glad that I discovered your site and your newsletter, Jenn — you are a blessing!", "* Hi Jeannine, I don’t have any experience with high altitude baking, but you will likely need to make some adjustments. Here’s a good guide: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipe/high-altitude-baking.html\n- Jenn on February 23, 2015 Reply", "I’ve made this pumpkin bread twice so far and it has been a hit especially with my toddlers. The first time, I followed the directions exactly as shown on this site, and it came out very good. However, based on personal preference, I made some adjustments to it for the 2nd time. I’m not a big fan of cloves and nutmeg so I only used 1/4 teaspoon of each and because my children eat it too, I reduced sugar from 2 cups to 1 cup. It tasted awesome! As for complaints that it crumbles, etc., I haven’t had that. I oil the pan, put a parchment paper underneath and flour the paper and the walls lightly. After 75 minutes of baking, let it sit for 30 minutes and by turning the pan upside down, the loaf just slides out. Then I let it sit for couple of more hours to cool down completely. I highly recommend this recipe.", "Jennifer...I am going to bake the pumpkin bread this afternoon... if I wanted to add chocolate chips, what amount should I use?", "I made this recipe last night. My family Loved it, including my picky toddler. I have been baking my entire life and this loaf has a beautiful, moist consistency. I substituted coconut oil for the margarine and added walnuts.. it was amazing! I knew it would be as the original recipe looks very used indeed!! Always a good sign! Thanks for sharing your family recipe..", "I’ve tried a few pumpkin bread recipes and this is by far the best in my opinion. My kids love it and I always add it to their lunchboxes. Thanks, Jenn!!!", "The flavor was good, like any pumpkin bread. But the texture was awful. I baked it in muffin pans and I only got 9 whole muffins out of 24. The rest of them just crumbled to pieces. I’m supposed to take them to an event, but that’s not going to happen. I doubled the recipe and it only made 24 muffins and one loaf. I hope the loaf will come out of the pan without falling apart. Overall, I feel like I wasted my time and money using this recipe. I’ll go back to my old recipe.", "I’ve searched high and low for a great pumpkin bread recipe for years. Many have been good, but none of them have been great until now! I love this recipe. The loaves are moist, pumpkin-y, and the balance of spices is perfect. I added some walnuts to the recipe because my family loves nuts. Both loaves were gone in a single day.", "I sprayed the loaf pans with cooking spray and put a parchment paper cut out on on the bottom of the pan out of habit. They were easy to remove from the pans and didn’t stick. One pan had a non-stick coating and one didn’t. No problems removing the loaf from either pan.", "Very crumbly. Texture was off. Cloves and nutmeg were too strong. I have made several pumpkin breads, this was my least favorite.", "I think the pans should be greased and floured. I made 1 loaf and 8 mini loaves and everyone came out with no bottom. They were good and still eatable, but I could not give them away as planned.", "Excellent recipe! Everyone that’s tasted it has asked me for more. I added chopped walnuts and raisins to the batter just before baking.", "I’ve made this once in loaf pans and it was exquisite! Wondering if I can make the recipe in one big bundt cake pan? Has anyone tried this ?", "* Hi Trina, I think it should work. If you try it, please come back and let us know how it turns out :)\n- Jenn on December 27, 2014 Reply", "* 4 stars\nI made it in a bundt with fresh cooked & pureed pumpkin- it needed the full 75 minutes but came out great. Only thing is it stuck...a lot. I think I would seriously flour before doing it again. Has anyone done cupcakes? Tips on the super stickiness? (by the way, the deliciousness made up for the crumbles)", "I am going to make it today using gluten free flour, here’s hoping it is still good. I will let you know.", "Fantastic recipe! I did use pumpkin that I had harvested and froze. Turns out fine. If worried about extra liquid, stain through cheese cloth. I did not and still turns out very well. Thanks for the recipe.", "I am wondering if I can make this recipe ahead in any sort of way, and still get great results? I need the bread for in a few days but want to get my baking done asap. Do the loaves freeze well? How would you refresh the frozen bread? Is it possible to prep the ‘dough’ before baking it? Thanks so much!", "* Hi Brooke, These loaves do freeze well so you can bake them ahead of time. (They also stay moist for several days so that might not even be necessary.) Also, the dough must be baked immediately after mixed.\n- Jenn on December 22, 2014 Reply", "Oh my gosh, this is heaven. Takes like pumpkin pie in bread form. I just baked it, and I’m not sure it will even be cool before it’s all gone! Can’t wait to try even more recipes!", "Wonderfully delicious! We have made this recipe with fresh chopped cranberries and walnuts, or with chocolate chips, my sons personal favorite, and all have been received with rave reviews! Many thanks!!!", "I have some lovely pumpkins that need eaten up – this recipe looks wonderful. Can I substitute fresh pureed pumpkin for the canned? Same amount?", "* Hi Kristina, I can’t guarantee it will come out exactly the same because the consistency/water content might be different than canned but it should work.\n- Jenn on December 19, 2014 Reply", "* Thank you! I’ll give it a try & let you know how it turns out. Happy Holidays!\n- Kristina on December 19, 2014 Reply", "Absolutely the most delicious pumpkin bread I’ve ever made! It was moist, full of flavor, and cooked up beautifully!! I made it exactly according to the recipe...the only difference was that it only took about 57 minutes in my oven. I brought it into work and everyone raved!!! Can’t wait to try other recipes on your site...I’m hooked!", "I followed this pumpkin bread recipe to the T and it crumbled when we tried to take it out of the pan. Is oil or water forgotten in this recipe? I just searched other pumpkin bread recipes and yours is the only one that doesn’t use any water or oil in the ingredients.", "* Hi Joy, Butter is used in place of oil. I suggest trying it again, and be sure to let it cool sufficiently before removing it from the pan.\n- Jenn on December 18, 2014 Reply", "* 5 stars\nWhat did you grease your pan with? Did you sufficiently grease the pan? A couple of years ago I bought two new loaf pans because I was having problems with things sticking to my old pans. Maybe it’s the pans?? The other thing you could do is to line the bottom of the loaf pan with parchment paper...and make sure you let it cool prior to removing. I would heartily recommend trying this recipe again, as it is by far the best pumpkin recipe I’ve ever baked. I have several requests from my coworkers and family members to make more this weekend! Don’t give up...", "* 4 stars\nI find breads/cakes turn out best when I use room temp ingredients mixed in the proper order. If you moved too quickly, didn’t thoroughly mix or added additions all at once instead of 1/3 at a time you can end up with crumbly bread. Using bread flour and fresh eggs also improves texture. For this recipe I reduced the granulated sugar by 1/2 cup and added conf. sugar as a topping.", "* Hi Craig, Yes, but I would chop the nuts pretty small. This is a very moist and cake-like bread; the nuts might make it hard to slice.\n- Jenn on December 12, 2014 Reply", "Light, fluffy, moist, and flavorful. If you are concerned about all that butter, you can substitute 1/2 cup oil and they are still delicious.", "My kids have been really sick and won’t eat hardly anything. I made these early this morning and oh boy they went to town on this bread! I’m glad they finally ate something and that they really liked it.", "This is the recipe that got me hooked on your blog! I have made at least a dozen loaves. It is without a doubt the quintessential pumpkin bread. Moist, perfectly seasoned, turns out beautifully every time. I’ve made it for teachers and family with rave reviews from all and requests for the recipe. I have tried many pumpkin bread recipes over the years, but this is hands-down the best!!!", "So yummy!This is rich and cake like and a definite keeper. I had a lot of pumpkin purée and increased the recipe by 1.5. Made 2 9×5 loaves and 6 muffins and I did cut back on some of the sugar too, and it was still sweet enough. Love the butter flavor with the pumpkin.", "I just finished baking these loaves and they came out perfect! Not to mention the sweet smell filling my home. This is a gem of a recipe. Thanks for sharing", "This pumkin bread fits every criteria for me, I love butter based quick breads, this one is the best. Moist flavorful, just right. I add chopped pecans to the top of the batter once in the pan, and it looks spectacular. There is never a crumb left when I make this recipe.", "What if I made mini pumpkin loafs, would the bake time be the same? Also do you make a cream cheese frosting or glaze?", "* Hi Kristina, It depends on the size of the loaf pans, but I’d start checking after 30-35 minutes. I don’t use a frosting for these — they are plenty sweet as is. Hope you enjoy!\n- Jenn on December 7, 2014 Reply", "I made this recipe several times this fall. I did not change a thing! Followed the recipe as shown. I shared this bread and I have a loaf frozen for my son when he is home for Christmas.", "I substituted quinoa flour, reduced the sugar to just < 1/4 c, blended dates and molasses with the cooked pumpkin leftover from Halloween and sprinkled pumpkin seeds on the top before baking. I really like the spice profile. Delicious. And easy to freeze if wrapped well. I've made ahead for over the holidays. Thanks Jenn. Don't remember how I initially found your site, but its a go-to for recipe ideas now.", "Spent my 20s, 30s and 40s searching for the perfect pumpkin bread recipe and my search is finally over. Texture and taste is the best I’ve ever had and this recipe is so quick and easy! The bonus is it makes two loaves. Who can just have one loaf for a house full of boys?! Only two changes: I ran out of white sugar so I had to use 1 cup of brown sugar for the white sugar. Also, I don’t like cloves so I left those out. Thank you, Jennifer!", "My family LOVED this!! Made it twice in two weeks. I didn’t have two cake loaf pans, so I used a 9×13 pan instead and baked 5 minutes less. Turned out great!!! Everyone loved how moist it was. Even my Dad, who does not like desserts, had two servings. Thanks again for another great recipe, Jenn!!!", "After reading a previous review, I halved the nutmeg and cloves, and I am very happy with the results – the warmth of the spice was there but was not overwhelming. My family loved the bread and agreed that the full teaspoon of nutmeg and cloves would have been too much.", "Next time I think I will put a little shy of the 2 cups sugar in the bread, it was just a little over sweet for my taste.", "This bread was made for thanksgiving this year and was by far the best recipe I have came across. My mom and I plan on making it every year now!", "No one else in family likes pumpkin pi so I’ve been looking for an easy pumpkin ‘something’ to add to the Thanksgiving table. This bread is so good I’ll be lucky if I have any left for the big day tomorrow.", "Just a few comments for others trying this recipe for the first time (I made no modifications to the recipe as posted): — My loaves rose very sluggishly at first, so much so that I was sure I had a dud in my oven. Eventually the loaves rose to the occasion! — My loaves baked to perfection about 10 minutes faster than called for in the recipe. I was afraid they might be undercooked even tho the tester came out clean. If I had let them go the full time they would have been ruined. — The only change I made was to increase the spices– using my own pumpkin pie spice mix with ginger. The result is I won’t be missing the taste of pumpkin pie tomorrow ;-) .", "Made this bread the other night for the first time. It’s the best I have ever tasted. I added a pecan crumble topping to one of the loaves and it was a big hit. . making more tonight to freeze.", "Love the texture etc., however for my taste, the recipe has too much cloves and nutmeg. When I make this again, and I will, I will use 1/2 the amount of those 2 spices. Too overbearing. I personally enjoy the pumpkin taste more.. Also, watch the baking time, mine was done in 60 minutes.", "Hi, Delicious flavor!! I added a 1/4 C Choc Chips, too. Only issue, was that it began to crumble after cooled. It is quite possible I mixed it to fast&long with my kitchen aid mixer. would that cause it to be more of a cake than a bread?", "* Hi Patty, This bread is definitely more cake-like and delicate, which is probably why it fell apart with the added chocolate chips. You didn’t do anything wrong with mixing it; that’s just the nature of it.\n- Jenn on November 24, 2014 Reply", "I add 1/2 cup bourbon soaked raisins (soak raisins in bourbon for 24 hours) to this recipe. Everyone loves it!", "Hi Jenn, I can’t wait to try this recipe! Can light brown sugar be substituted for granulated? Thanks very much!", "* Hi Paula, Unfortunately, I don’t think brown sugar will work in this recipe. Sorry!\n- Jenn on November 22, 2014 Reply", "* 5 stars\nI put 1/2 C white and 1/2 cup brown sugar & it was amazing! My kids loved everything about this recipe! The spices are perfect! I made 2 recipes in one day & put mini chocolate chips in the 2nd recipe!", "I have been baking 40 years and this is the best pumpkin bread recipe I have ever made. Thank you.", "I made the recipe a second time but halved the sugar. It is still very good, so I recommend doing so if you are looking to cut back on the sweetness a bit.", "What a great, forgiving recipe! I accidentally added the sugar to the dry ingredients instead of creaming it with the butter. Still light and delicious!", "I’ve tried this recipe a couple of times and it has always turned out beautifully. The family favorite was when I baked them in a muffin pan. Thanks for sharing!", "Absolutely wonderful – light, tender and delicious. My favorite pumpkin bread ever, and the only one I’m making from now on.", "* Hi Keri, They have been posted underneath the recipe. Hope that helps!\n- Jenn on November 11, 2014 Reply", "Excellent recipe! I traded out the butter for organic coconut oil. I used applesauce instead of eggs–local raw honey in place of sugar. This seriously is the best bread I’ve ever made and it’s so easy to make! Thank you for publishing this recipe for us!!", "* My daughter (who just had my first grandchild – a girl!) eats very healthy – so when you substitute how much coconut oil? How much raw honey? How much applesauce? Thank you for your reply.\n- Sandie on November 10, 2014 Reply", "* Hi Sandie! I used 3/4 c coconut oil and 1.5 c raw honey. I used 2/3 c. Applesauce. Good luck! Cheers to healthy eating ;)\n- Vanessa on November 14, 2014 Reply", "* How could you possibly know that its an excellent recipe when you’ve made so many substitutions?! Coconut oil and honey DO NOT taste the same as butter and sugar! Argh!\n- Leah on November 13, 2014 Reply", "* Hi Leah! Thank you for your input! I won’t dare review another recipe ever again unless I use every single ingredient that is listed. I’m a blasphemous person for even considering the notion that there may be people in my household that cannot eat certain foods. Mea culpa.\n- Vanessa on November 14, 2014 Reply", "* I also would like to thank you for your blasphemous review! Very helpful as I am looking for a recipe for my 3 year old who is severely allergic to eggs.\n- Rose on November 20, 2014 Reply", "* 5 stars\nThat crumble topping sounds delicious. Would you put it on after it bakes or before it goes into the oven?", "I came across this recipe earlier today because I had the urge to bake something. It is remarkable! I don’t usually like pumpkin bread too much, but this is divine :). It has such a great flavor–I made it exactly as the recipe is written (I divided it up between one 8×4 pan and 2 mini loaves). My mini loaves took about 40 minutes to bake.", "* Hi Laura, It’s hard to say exactly, but I’d start checking after 35-40 minutes.\n- Jenn on November 3, 2014 Reply", "I made the pumpkin bread using this recipe, and although I didn’t have cloves or nutmeg it was absolutely amazing.", "* Hi Amber, I haven’t tried it myself but it should work; just be sure the margarine is unsalted.\n- Jenn on October 29, 2014 Reply", "This pumpkin bread lives up to all the great reviews. Someone commented on how it seemed like you could put the whole batch in one pan. That is because the pan size is NOT a standard 9×5. What’s recommended is a SMALLER loaf pan. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!", "I doubled this recipe to make extra for family and my husbands work. It has been a huge it! I’ve already gotten requests for more!", "Just made this last night. As always simple recipe but so delicious. Sent some to work with my husband. His co-workers loved it. Thanks Jenn!", "My boss made her version (could it be the same?) this past week and it was outstanding...she had some streusel on top and it just made it all the more wonderful.", "Do you ever use gluten free flours? Wondering if I can use a Bob’s Mill flour I’ve got in this recipe.", "I substituted coconut oil for the canola oil and doubled the cinnamon. I omitted the sugar completely. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out without the sugar, but it tasted good with a little bit of butter and honey spread on the top. My loaf cooked in 55 mins in a 175 degree Celsius fan-forced oven. (I live in Australia). Couldn’t really taste the pumpkin (used fresh cooked pumpkin). I added the raisins and substituted pecan nuts for the walnuts. I’m going to try the recipe with double the pumpkin and omitting the oil, as another reviewer has done.", "This bread is so delicious. Each fall I buy a pumpkin and bake it and keep the pumpkin puree in the freezer. This recipe is a great way to use the pumpkin. I drizzle icing on top of a loaf for a dessert. Freezes well.", "I added less sugar 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 stevia, I also used butternut squash as no store actually stocked pumpkin, I also used 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of plain flour. When using fresh pumpkin best to steam it 12 minutes in microwave, blend with a stick blender, then give it 3 more minutes to concentrate the puree. Although the colour wasn’t as intense as the one depicted yet it still looked and tasted great. Perhaps the addition of pumpkins seeds, nuts and raisens, would enhance the texture. The family loved the recipe – thank you", "Very sweet and delicious! Not too difficult to make and the whole family enjoyed it. We took the loaves out a little bit early (10 minutes or so), because we tested them when they started to look ready, so I recommend keeping an eye on them toward the end. I used fresh pumpkin in about the same amount and it turned out great! The texture was perfect. I will definitely try more recipes from here.", "This was the best pumpkin bread ever. I gave some to friends they are loved itand and want the recipe.", "Jenn, Just watched the instructional clip and it’s beautiful! I always try to include my Betsy in our baking endeavors and this is one of our favorites. However, especially with this reciepe, it always ends with Betsy sticking her hand in the batter and me chasing her out of the kitchen. You are an inspiration! Much love, Molly", "This sounds wonderful and I going to make. Do you think I can make them in the aluminum throw away bread pans?", "* Hi Diana, I’ve never tried it but don’t see why not. Hope you enjoy it and please come back and tell me how it turns out!\n- Jenn on November 22, 2013 Reply", "I just watched your video. Your kids are adorable and it was so nice to see them helping you with this recipe. I have all my ingredients out on the counter as I type this so I can make your pumpkin bread recipe for gifting at Thanksgiving. Thank you for a great recipe and I hate to admit that I think it is replacing my old stand by! I made the same recipe in muffin format, so know how good it is going to be.", "* Thank you, Karen! Hope you enjoy it as muffins as the muffins :)\n- Jenn on November 21, 2013 Reply", "The pumpkin bread recipe: can I sub applesauce for the butter? Can I sub Splenda for the sugar? Can I sub SOME whole wheat flour for the white flour? thank you very much.", "* Hi Lynne, Unfortunately I’ve never tried this recipe with those substitutions. You could try but the texture might be strange and it would taste like an entirely different bread. Sorry!!\n- Jenn on November 21, 2013 Reply", "* 5 stars\nI used half whole wheat and half white flours. The taste and texture were marvelous. I also substituted raw agave for some of the honey. Only problem was the bottoms stuck to my pans even though I used Pam. Next time will try parchment paper. I’ve made a lot of pumpkin bread but this was the tastiest!", "Making this for a gift this year. Made the muffin version, and they are to die for...so know the bread will be just as welcome as a gift! Thanks and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Jenn.", "Made this a couple weeks ago. Delicious. The loaves didn’t puff up as much as I thought they would. Seemed like I might get away with putting it all in one pan. But still great pumpkin bread. My go to recipe now.", "Delicious!!!! Made one loaf and the rest mini- muffins for my kids and they gobbled them up. I also made a frosting with cream cheese, vanilla, pumpkin spice a little confectioners sugar then added whip cream to it. Love your recipes", "Love this recipe! It also works great as cupcakes. Put batter in lined cupcake tins and bake at 325 degrees fro 35-45 minutes.", "Combine butter and cream cheese. Add maple extract and slowly add powdered sugar until you reach a desirable consistency. If the frosting is too thick, add a small splash of milk to thin it out.", "i just made this one.but why mine is very soft? and the color not orange like your pic? but the taste is amazing. we dont have can pumpkin so i use fresh pumpkin. i bake them and then mash them.the rest is completely the same like the recipes. thanks for sharing...", "* Hi Mala, Yours is probably soft because you used fresh pumpkin, which has more water content.\n- Jenn on February 8, 2013 Reply", "* Hi Tara, I wish I could be more helpful but I can’t say for sure how this would turn out. I have no experience baking with coconut oil.\n- Jenn on December 3, 2012 Reply", "* 5 stars\nCoconut oil works fine- I used about 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1/4 canola, and I will experiment with using less oil.", "This pumpkin bread was absolutely the best! It was done to perfection after exactly 65 minutes and so simple to make. It didn’t last long at our house ... am already thinking about making it again! Thanks for all the great recipes ... I love how they are presented with the stories, pictures, and helpful instructions.", "This is the best pumpkin bread I’ve found too! I also love to add in 2 cups of chocolate chips for an amazing Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread!!", "I love pumpkin bread but dislike pumpkin pie. I’ve tried using apple sauce for half of the butter/oil part and it was pretty successful.", "Pumpkin bread is amazing! I usually use w/f flour and it tastes SOO GOOD! I love to add choc. chips for an extra surprise!", "My family LOVES this recipe. My 6 yr old, picky eater especially. Because he could eat this bread, or the muffin version everyday if I let him, I wanted to bump up the nutrition (the entire can of nutrient rich pureed pumpkin is a fantastic start!) so I replaced 1/2 cup sugar & 1/2 stick of butter with unsweetened applesauce without compromising texture or flavor. Also, 4 Tbsp. of ground flax added some fiber and healthy Omega 3’s. This recipe will be one we pass down and enjoy for generations!", "My quest for the perfect pumpkin bread has officially ended—this is it! This bread is so moist and tender and perfectly spiced. I’ve made the loaf recipe and the muffin variation elsewhere on the site, and both were gobbled up by my family members. Further proof that those tattered, splattered old recipes from Mom’s recipe box are the best!", "My favorite pumpkin bread recipe. I like to throw in some chopped walnuts and dried cranberries to get a little something extra in it. :) Thanks for sharing, love the original recipe – my family has several in a similar condition!", "Thie recipe is AWESOME! It was easy and fun to make with my kids! And my house smelled SO good for days after we baked!! Delicious!", "Sounds really good! The older, well-used recipes are always the best, so I’m definitely giving this one a try :)", "This sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it. It has a lot of sugar in it. I wonder if it would turn out OK with less sugar?", "* Hi Libby, You’re right, it does have a lot of sugar. Unfortunately, that’s what makes it so good :) You could cut it a bit (maybe by 1/4 cup), but changing the recipe too much will alter the taste and texture. Hope that helps!\n- Jenn on January 26, 2012 Reply", "I am a gourmet cook and I also bake. I MUST SAY this pumpkin bread was AMAZING. I did notice that I had to cook it an additional 35 minutes but everyone’s oven is different. I used the bitterknife test(and a little more pumkin). I MUST TELL YOU that I substituted 1 cup of King Arthur’s whole wheat flour,with the additional 1 cup of white flour. This stuff was amazing and it freezes well also!", "I love this recipe (and this blog!) but I found that this cake did not bake all the way through. I used the exact ingredients down to the pumpkin and it was still doughy in the center even after I baked it a bit longer. Maybe the pumpkin was a bit too watery? Or maybe I should have used a higher temperature?", "* S, It might be your oven temperature that’s off. Have you tried calibrating it?\n- Jenn on August 16, 2013 Reply", "I made the pumpkin bread as muffins tonight. 350 degree oven for 20 minutes and they were perfect. I made 18 (fairly large) muffins out of this recipe.", "I have been wanting to make this bread for some time. Today, my daughter said she wanted to make muffins, so I wanted to see if this recipe could be used for muffins rather than bread. If so, are there easy modifications to make in terms of temperature and cooking time? Thanks!", "I love old family recipes that show their use over the years! Pumpkin bread is my weakness, but I may throw in some Trader Joes glazed pecans I have lying in my kitchen cabinet :) thanks for sharing!", "Okay- found your blog today and from now on, I will be a daily reader. Love your recipes, love your photos, love what you do! Keep these recipes coming please :)", "This bread was delicious, almost like pumpkin cake. It had the perfect balance of spices that were flavorful but not overwhelming. Make sure you let it cool completely before cutting it – I was impatient and cut it while it was still warm and it was very crumbly. After I let the rest cool completely, I was able to cut it in thick slices without it crumbling.", "i baked your pumpkin bread recipe. they’re so moist and delicious..and simple. mine didn’t rise as high but i think one of my baking dishes was slightly larger (pampered chef dish). thanks!", "Hi Jennifer, I made the pumpkin bread and gave it to Robinson Barracks ES/MS and Patch HS front office (I have one child in each school). The ladies loved it and I told them where to get the recipe. It was very tasty and the smell was wonderful.", "Once upon a time, I went to culinary school and worked in fancy restaurants. Now, I'm cooking for my family and sharing all my tested & perfected recipes with you here! Read more", "I proudly support The Children's Cancer Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to improve the lives of patients and their families through Facilities, Research and Programs impacting pediatric cancer.", "\"I just made the Thai Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lime Vinaigrette and KILLED IT...I am so lucky to have found your website with all these GREAT, TOP NOTCH recipes.\" -Paula" ] }, "parsed_md": "Pumpkin Bread - Once Upon a Chef\n\n## Get Tested & Perfected Recipes Delivered Right To Your Inbox!\n\nMenu\n\n * About\n * Recipes\n * Menus\n * TV & Press\n * Contact\n\n# Pumpkin Bread\n\n5 stars based on 332 votes\n\n * Recipe\n * Reviews (650)\n * Add Review/Question\n * Print\n\nOne of my strongest childhood memories is baking this pumpkin bread with my\nmom, and then carting it off to every neighborhood potluck and holiday party.\nNow, I bake the recipe with my own kids, and it’s just as wonderful today as\nit was back then. It’s easy to make — just a bit of mixing and stirring, pop\nit in the oven, and, in about an hour, you’ll have a house smelling of sweet\nautumn spices and two scrumptious, pumpkiny loaves.\n\nThis is the original recipe from my grandmother’s recipe box; as you can see,\nit has seen its share of spills!\n\nBegin by whisking together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and\nspices.\n\nIn the bowl of an electric mixer, or using a hand mixer, beat together the\nbutter and sugar.\n\nAdd the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and continue\nbeating until fluffy.\n\nBeat in the pumpkin; don’t worry if it looks a little grainy.\n\nOn low speed, beat in the flour mixture until just combined.\n\nThen transfer the batter to loaf pans.\n\nBake for 65-75 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.\n\nThat’s all there is to it. Enjoy!\n\nEmail this to a friend Yum\n\n * Recipe\n * Reviews (650)\n * Add Review/Question\n * Print\n\n## Pumpkin Bread\n\nMetric Cup Measures\n\nBy Jennifer Segal\n\nServings: Makes 2 loaves\n\nPrep Time: 20 Minutes\n\nCook Time: 65 Minutes\n\nTotal Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off, plus more for greasing the pan\n * 1/2 teaspoon salt\n * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder\n * 1 teaspoon baking soda\n * 1 teaspoon ground cloves\n * 1 teaspoon cinnamon\n * 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg\n * 2 cups sugar\n * 1-1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan\n * 2 large eggs\n * 1 15-ounce can 100% pure pumpkin (I use Libby's)\n\n### Instructions\n\n 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease two 8 1⁄2” x 4 1⁄2” loaf pans with butter and dust with flour (or use a baking spray with flour).\n 2. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices in a bowl; use a whisk to mix well and set aside.\n 3. In large bowl of an electric mixer, at medium speed, beat butter and sugar until just blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until very light and fluffy, a few minutes. Beat in pumpkin. The mixture might look grainy and curdled at this point -- that's ok.\n 4. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until well combined.\n 5. Turn batter into prepared pans, dividing evenly, and bake for 65 – 75 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let loaves cool in pan about 10 minutes, then turn out on wire rack to cool completely. (If the loaves stick, run a plastic knife around the edges of the pan to loosen them.)\n 6. Fresh out of the oven,the loaves have a deliciously crisp crust. If they last beyond a day, you can toast individual slices to get the same fresh-baked effect.\n\n### Nutrition Information\n\nPowered by\n\n * Per serving (24 servings)\n * Serving size: 1 slice\n * Calories: 166\n * Fat: 6g\n * Saturated fat: 4g\n * Carbohydrates: 26g\n * Sugar: 17g\n * Fiber: 1g\n * Protein: 2g\n * Sodium: 117mg\n * Cholesterol: 31mg\n\n## Reviews & Comments\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy first shot at making pumpkin bread and success!!! Loved this recipe.\n\n\\- KK on December 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nCan you use flaxseed for substitutes of eggs.\n\n\\- Marie Statham on December 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Marie, I haven’t tried them this way, but a few readers commented that they have and have been happy with the results. Hope you enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on December 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * 3 stars\n\nCan i print recipes\n\n\\- mikejan on December 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * Definitely! Just go to the very top of the recipe page that you’re on. Immediately under the recipe title, you will see a bar with a few options (Recipe/Reviews/Add Review/Print). Select the print button there.\n\n\\- Jenn on December 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAwesome recipe!! Easy to follow directions, delicious fresh out of the oven\nand after freezing. The family insists on more!! Thanks Jenn for such an\nincredible pumpkin bread.\n\n\\- Hildy on December 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nEvery time I make this recipe I have to make 4 loaves, one for my family, 3\nfor the people I work with, this is the best recipe for pumpkin bread, period!\n\n\\- Stormie Sucharski on December 3, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWonderful bread! It freezes beautifully and is moist and delicious. I’m going\nto try adding walnuts next time to one loaf.\n\n\\- Joanne on December 2, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI absolutely loved this! I cut the recipe in half (because I only have one\nloaf pan) and it turned out really well. I think I’ll put chocolate chips in\nit next time. This bread is light enough to be called a breakfast and good\nenough to be topped with whipped cream and called a dessert.\n\n\\- Leslie on December 2, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI love the pic of the old recipe! It’s what made me choose this precise recipe\nto use our leftover pumpkin. The only change I wonder about is making brown\nsugar half the sugar in the original recipe. Since I was baking with my\nboyfriends kids I made it exactly as is. It’s moist and delicious! A definite\nhit and my new go to :)\n\n\\- Paula on December 2, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI loved this recipe! It is lightly sweetened and not greasy at all. It makes\nthe perfect breakfast. I do like to add chocolate chips as well to “gild the\nlily”, my favs are Chocolove chocolate chips or Valrhona pearls.\n\n\\- Robin on December 2, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nRecipe is perfect and my family loves it!\n\n\\- B. DVB on December 2, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThe bread is a really nice basic pumpkin spice bread. Stayed moist and fresh\nto the end of the loaf. I used fresh pumpkin but otherwise kept to the recipe\nexactly. It’s a nice breakfast bread but have also been enjoying it with\nafternoon tea!\n\n\\- Mary Cusack on December 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI adore this recipe; however, I added a scant 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.\nThe spiciness added just the right depth and flavor.\n\n\\- Meghan Girroir on December 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * Love that idea, Meghan!\n\n\\- Jenn on December 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI recently made the pumpkin bread recipe to give to friends/neighbors for\nChristmas. The only change I made was using smaller pans to yield more gifts.\nIt’s an amazing recipe and freezes beautifully.\n\n\\- Liz on December 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * I almost cried when I saw the original recipe. It looks so much like my mother’s recipes. I am going to try your recipe.\n\n\\- Pamela on November 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI absolutely love this recipe! It is delicious. I wanted to make mini loaves\nof it for my friends for the holidays. What bake temp/time should I use for\nthe mini loaves?\n\nThanks!\n\n\\- Emily Nelson on November 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Emily, I can’t say for sure how many mini loaves this would make because I’ve never done it, but I’d start checking them at about 35 – 40 minutes.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nI found it a little too sweet for me. It was devoured quickly at my work so I\ndon’t think they minded the sweetness. Note that it was more of a cake texture\nrather than a bread texture.\n\n\\- Nancerino on November 29, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI agree. I decreased the sugar to 1 1/2 cups and it tasted wonderful. I\nconsidered making it with 3/4 cup each of brown sugar & white sugar next time.\nHas anyone else tried this?\n\n\\- Jeanie on December 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI used 12 x 4.5 in. loaf pan and baked for around 80 min. It came out moist\nwith crispy crust on top. It was absolutely delicious. Not overly sweet like\nsome store bought pumpkin bread. This will now be my go-to pumpkin bread\nrecipe.\n\n\\- Yuri Clingerman on November 27, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI fixed this for Thanksgiving dinner this year and my little girls, my\nhusband, sister, and mom all gave it high reviews. It was easy and very tasty.\n\n\\- Gina B on November 27, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy bread turned out short, but so moist and delicious. Thanks for a great\nrecipe!\n\n\\- Melissa Gentry on November 26, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Melissa, Glad you enjoyed. Be sure to use two 8×4-inch loaf pans for the best results.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 26, 2016 Reply\n\n * Can you 1/2 the recipe? I only want to make one loaf?\n\n\\- Lucia on November 26, 2016 Reply\n\n * Definitely!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 26, 2016 Reply\n\n * Thanx so much...definitely going to try it!\n\n\\- Lucia on November 27, 2016 Reply\n\n * Can I freeze the bread for Christmas ? thank you!\n\n\\- Kathy on November 25, 2016 Reply\n\n * Definitely!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 25, 2016 Reply\n\n * Happy thanksgiving! I came across this recipe and was wondering if I would be able to add some walnuts to it? Does anyone have any experience with this? does it taste good? Thank you!\n\n\\- Laura on November 25, 2016 Reply\n\n * Walnuts would be a nice addition here, Laura. (And happy Thanksgiving to you!)\n\n\\- Jenn on November 25, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMade it today. We ate one and we are bringing one to our dinner. It’s so\ndelicious. Super moist and so much flavor. Making more tomorrow. Kids can’t\nget enough.\n\n\\- Erin Manukay on November 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * My daughter had always had trouble making sure the inside of the bread is cooked but ends up browning the top edges of the bread? How can she alleviate this from happening?\n\nThanks for your anticipated help.\n\nHappy Thanksgiving!\n\n\\- Bob Guylitto on November 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Bob, She can cover the bread with foil for the last 20 minutes to prevent it from getting too dark. Hope that helps!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 25, 2016 Reply\n\n * I make mine in a bundt plan. Cooks faster and more evenly. And this recipe is great!\n\n\\- Jesse on November 25, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nDelicious! Easy to make with my 5-year-old daughter. A great Thanksgiving hit!\n\n\\- Nadia on November 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I should have asked this yesterday, but would it be possible to use a bundt cake pan and a loaf pan. Or a bundt cake and muffins for the rest. Really looking forward to making this today.\n\n\\- Erin Manukay on November 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Erin, This recipe won’t work in a standard bundt pan — there’s not enough batter. If you have mini ones, it will work.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nJust made this with my daughter – fantastic!!! Each Halloween I roast a\npumpkin so we had fresh purée. We used an 8×12 pan (I know, do they even make\nthese anymore?) but it was what we had (what did happen to my bread pans?). It\ncame out rediculously delicious and moist. With some homemade whipped cream it\nwas like having pumpkin pie. Thank you for sharing this recipe!\n\n\\- AMC on November 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hello! I would like to know if I can bake the entire recipe in one big loaf pan. If so, how should I adjust the oven temperature/baking time? Thank you!\n\n\\- Monica on November 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Monica, I don’t recommend making this in a large loaf – it comes out really dense that way. Sorry!!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * Thank you so much for your quick response!!! I am glad I asked! :)\n\n\\- Monica on November 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this pumpkin bread last year and it came out great! I want to make it\nagain this year for thanksgiving tomorrow. I was wondering will the bread\nstill be good if I make it this evening for thanksgiving tomorrow evening. I\nam using muffin trays instead of a loaf pan.\n\n\\- Katie on November 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Katie, Yes, this bread keeps well for days and days.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy 6 year old daughter loves this pumpkin bread. I have made it twice, the\nfirst time with all purpose flour, then whole wheat flour( used 1 1/2cups\ninstead of 2 cups) I prefer the whole wheat gives it a little bit nuttiness.\nThanks for sharing it.\n\n\\- Christine Schmitt on November 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nSo moist. Family loves the recipe! Thanks Once upon a Chef!!\n\n\\- Christine on November 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * Really would like to make this today but was wondering if you have ever made it with roasted pureed pumpkin vs the can?\n\n\\- Dawn on November 22, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Dawn, I haven’t made it with fresh pumpkin, but a number of readers have and have been happy with the results. After the pumpkin has cooled, use a towel to squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can (so the bread isn’t too moist). Hope you enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 22, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nJust pulled this out of the oven and couldn’t wait until it\ncooled...delicious! Perfect blend of spices and soooo moist! I followed the\nrecipe exactly as written and it baked up just fine. I’m giving a loaf to my\ndaughter to take to her in-laws for Thanksgiving and I’m sure that it will be\nenjoyed over cups of coffee for dessert and breakfast. So thankful for your\nposts!\n\n\\- Sherree P. on November 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this bread today and it came out perfectly! I’m vegan so I substituted\nthe eggs with two flax seed “eggs” and used Earth Balance butter. In one of\nthe loaves I added a couple handfuls of dark chocolate chips. It’s quite\npossibly the best pumpkin bread recipe I’ve ever come across. Thank you!\n\n\\- Miss Cale on November 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * 1 stars\n\nWow, must’ve done something way wrong!! Just pulled out of the oven. Double\nchecked my mix and all looked ok. But, they were done after 35 min and were\nonly about 1.5 inches high. Disappointed. It does taste good tho.\n\n\\- Rebecca on November 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * Glad they tasted good, but it definitely sounds like something went wrong there! Is there a chance you may have measured something incorrectly?\n\n\\- Jenn on November 22, 2016 Reply\n\n * What would be adjusted cooking time for mini loaves, and how many mini loaves would this recipe make?\n\n\\- Becky on November 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Becky, I can’t say with confidence how many mini loaves this will make because I’ve never done it, but I’d start checking them at about 35 – 40 minutes.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * were the ingredients fresh (not expired) ie: baking powder/ baking soda? That makes a huge difference in the turn out of baked goodies...\n\n\\- FLBAKER on November 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * my comment added to the wrong person. sorry Becky, that was for Rebecca... FLBAKER\n\n\\- FLBAKER on November 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMade this tonight- delicious!! Wondering how long it keeps...\n\n\\- Aislinn on November 20, 2016 Reply\n\n * Glad you like it, Aislinn! It keeps well for up to 3 days.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 20, 2016 Reply\n\n * Do you think if I made it Sunday, it would still be tasty on Thursday? Thank you for your help!\n\n\\- Aislinn on November 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Aislinn, This keeps well for about 3 days, so it may not be at its freshest, but should still be fine.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nJust as described! I love the cloves.\n\n\\- Donald on November 20, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi!\n\nI’m planning to try this recipe. I live at an altitude of 4,450 ft. Should I\nbake the loaves for a little longer because of this? If so, how much longer?\n\nLorraine\n\n\\- Lorraine on November 20, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Lorainne, I’ve never baked at high altitude, so I don’t know for sure, but these tips should be helpful. Hope you enjoy the bread!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * Sorry if this has been asked already, but do the loaves freeze well? I plan on baking them tomorrow, they sound delicious!\n\n\\- Joanne on November 19, 2016 Reply\n\n * They freeze beautifully, Joanne. Enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 20, 2016 Reply\n\n * Thanks, Jenn, I just took them out of the oven and the kitchen smells wonderful!\n\n\\- Joanne on November 20, 2016 Reply\n\n * What’s the difference in some recipes cakes/breads using oil vs. butter. I’ve seen both for pumpkin bread and can’t decide. I love butter but use oil making a great NY style crumb cake.\n\n\\- George on November 19, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi George, Recipes with butter typically call for creaming the butter and sugar to create lightness. This would be impossible with oil. Butter and oil are not interchangeable in baking recipes unless the recipe calls for melted butter.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 20, 2016 Reply\n\n * hi can I add pecans??\n\n\\- Marsha Wheelock on November 19, 2016 Reply\n\n * Sure Marsha – I think pecans would be delicious here. You might also check out my Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 20, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHi Jenn, Thanks a bunch for sharing this delicious recipe. It is so moist,\nlight and yummy, and very easy to make. Thanks for sharing, and making me feel\nlike a “master” baker! Sincerely, Lisa\n\n\\- Lisa on November 18, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThank you for an excellent recipe. Made it as is, then with whole wheat flour,\nand then vegan (flax eggs and coconut oil) for a school potluck. A hit all\nthree ways. Thank you!\n\n\\- Mags on November 16, 2016 Reply\n\n * I have made this bread twice and each time it does not rise. It is very dense. Is there some adjustment to make to the baking soda?\n\n\\- Diana on November 16, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Diana, Are you making any substitutions or cooking at high altitude?\n\n\\- Jenn on November 17, 2016 Reply\n\n * Can you use vegetable oil instead of butter?\n\n\\- Linn Bee on November 16, 2016 Reply\n\n * Sorry, Linn – that won’t work in this recipe.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 16, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI have made this pumpkin bread 4 times in 2 weekends! I made it for my friend\nwho had surgery and she requested it again:) I also made muffins with one\nbatch because my 9 year old said he doesn’t want to have to get a knife to cut\nthe loaf. Same recipe just let it cook for a shorter time. Anyway, my son\nwants them as muffins again to share with his friends in January for his\nbirthday. Also brought a plate to share with my co-workers and it was gone\nwithin 2 hours. Love the recipe and didn’t change a thing. Thank you for a\ngreat recipe, Jenn.\n\n\\- Maame A. on November 16, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI love all your recipes. Can I use fresh pumpkin if I can get all the water\nout in your pumpkin bread and your muffin recipe\n\n\\- Iris Grant on November 15, 2016 Reply\n\n * Yes (and glad you like the recipes)!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 15, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made these this past weekend, but as muffins rather than bread. And I added\ndried cranberries. They are fantastic muffins. Very, very moist. Perfect\nbalance of spices. Will definitely keep making these!\n\nThank you!!!!\n\n\\- pilar on November 15, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nLove love love this bread. But unfortunately when making two, they didn’t rise\nto fill both pans, next time I’ll double the recipe if I want 2 loaves or use\nrecipe add is for 1 loaf. Suggestion, add chocolate chips, yum! Thank you for\nthis recipe, this will be passed on in my family from now on!\n\n\\- Erin on November 14, 2016 Reply\n\n * Can I use raw pumpkin seeds? Should I roast them first, would it make any difference? I like nuts in my breads, I thought pumpkin seeds would be nice since it’s a pumpkin bread! :)\n\n\\- Monica Tien on November 13, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Monica, Sure you could add some roasted pepitas — I think they’d be pretty sprinkled on top too.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 13, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThank you! It came out DIVINE! Pepitas were a huge hit, great addition :)\n\n\\- Monica on November 15, 2016 Reply\n\n * Can I use cooked and cooled fresh pumpkin?\n\n\\- Roni on November 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * Definitely! After it’s cooled, use a towel to squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can (so the bread isn’t too moist). Hope you enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI used gluten free flour and exchanged the sugar to brown sugar. It was\nexcellent.\n\n\\- Sandi on November 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * I plan on making this for Thanksgiving, and I was just wondering since I’m trying to stay away from sugar, is there a healthier alternative I could put in this recipe to substitute for sugar?\n\n\\- Kandis on November 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Kandis, I don’t think that there’s an equivalent replacement for the sugar unless you wanted to try something like Stevia (but I don’t have any experience with it, so I’m not sure how it would affect the bread). You could also cut the sugar a bit (maybe by 1/4 cup), but reducing the sugar too much will alter the taste and texture. Hope that helps!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * Thank you for replying. I will probably try the Stevia. I will do a test run first to make sure it tastes right. Thanks again.\n\n\\- Kandis on November 11, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Jenn,\n\nI’d like to make your pumpkin bread tonight, the only thing they don’t sell\ncanned pumpkin here in Qatar ;( does it mean i should roast fresh pumpkin and\nthen scoop it and carry on with the recipe? Thanks so much x A\n\n\\- Aleksandra on November 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * Yes that should work, Aleksandra — just try to get the consistency similar to canned pumpkin (not too watery).\n\n\\- Jenn on November 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI tried this recipe and it was really good but for some reason the loaves\ndidn’t rise very much at all, they were both quite dense and not tall, the\nonly thing I did different was I used 1 1/2 cups of dark brown sugar and 1/2\ncup of white sugar, I’m wondering if this is why I didn’t rise? I followed the\nrecipe down to a T on the other ingredients\n\n\\- AmyH on November 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Amy, This pumpkin bread is actually more like cake than bread, so it doesn’t rise much. That said, changing the sugar when baking can definitely change the results.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 9, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI thought my Mom had the best pumpkin recipe, I was wrong. This is the best!!!\nI love everything on this website!!\n\n\\- Leslie Cummings on November 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * Can I double the recipe for four loaves?\n\n\\- Tiffany Nolan on November 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * Yes!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nSo I just got done making this pumpkin bread and for whatever reason the\ncenter of them sunk in. Not sure if I did something wrong or what? Can you\nplease help me\n\n\\- Brent Palmer on November 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Brent, This bread is pretty predictable so I think something must’ve gone wrong. Might you have made a mistake with measuring? Or could you oven need adjusting? Sorry to hear you had a problem with it!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 7, 2016 Reply\n\n * 2 stars\n\nHi. I am a seasoned baker and my results were similar to Brent’s. The flavor\nis good, but they sunk after cooling and are really dense, not like bread at\nall. Any ideas?\n\n\\- Lisa on November 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAhh, discovered the problem: The “can” of pumpkin I used is 29 oz. not 15.\nI’ve only ever bought this size can for my pies, so I didn’t think to look.\nDoh!\n\nAny suggestions for recovering?\n\n\\- Lisa on November 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Lisa, Unfortunately, there’s no way to fix it once it’s baked. So sorry!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 23, 2016\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this with fresh pumpkin and it was a perfect balance of sweet and spice\nnot to mention super moist the next day!\n\n\\- Kim on November 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * Can these pumpkin loaves be frozen?\n\n\\- Jean Ernst on November 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * Yes Jean, they freeze nicely!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis recipe was so moist and delicious. I added an extra teaspoon of cinnamon\nbecause I love cinnamon!\n\n\\- Christine Brandlin on November 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this yesterday and everyone loved it! Best recipe for pumpkin bread\nyet! It was moist with the perfect amount of spices.\n\n\\- Karin on November 3, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nOMG...Jenn, I just made your Pumpkin Bread and the house smelled so delicious\nas was the Pumpkin Bread. It was so easy to make. I put 1 cup of Sugar and 1\nCup of Splenda and added golden raisins. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks So\nMuch♡♡♡♡\n\n\\- Sandy on November 2, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nJust about to try this recipe....could I use Becel Margarine instead of\nbutter. Cholesterol issues so trying to keep the fat low Thx\n\n\\- Iris on October 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Iris, I haven’t made this with margarine, but I suspect it should be fine. Just make sure to use unsalted margarine.\n\n\\- Jenn on October 31, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI use margarine, and it comes out perfectly fine and delicious :’)\n\n\\- Saya on November 7, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is by far the best pumpkin bread I have ever had. I have tried hundreds\nof recipes online in general and this is the first time I felt I had to stop\nand comment. Moist, perfectly spiced, perfect ratios, great direction. 5 stars\nperfect as is I did not make one change. Thank you for sharing. I will be\nusing this recipe for seasons to come.\n\n\\- Veronica on October 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWe loved this recipe.\n\n\\- T Grossman on October 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nIncredible recipe! I used two 10-inch loaf pans and the bread was perfect at\n50 minutes. My new go-to pumpkin bread recipe. Thank you!\n\n\\- Meg on October 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made the bread today and it turned out great.I was looking for a recipe like\nmy Mom’s and this was it.I make pumpkin bread a lot I am staying with this\nrecipe from now on Thank you.\n\n\\- renee on October 29, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nBeing from Britain we don’t do a lot with pumpkin apart from carve them for\nHalloween and throw the insides out! We don’t have canned pumpkin over here so\nfor this recipe I have roasted and pureed fresh pumpkin. I’m a big lover of\nsquash but only make savoury dishes with it so this year I thought I’d try\nsomething more sweet like cake rather than just soup so Google found your\nrecipe and I’m so glad it did! This recipe is amazing! My two boys love it, my\nnan loves it and she’s a fussy Scot whos not a fan of the pumpkin carving\ntradition we have adopted from yourselves because comes from the time when\nHalloween was about carving turnips! As I make it for my small children to\nenjoy as an after school snack and in their lunch boxes I’ve adjusted the\nrecipe a little to make it a bit more healthier. I use half wholemeal flour\nand have reduced the sugar by half and it still tastes incredible! Also I\nfound baking it in my oven over here it only takes 45 minutes to bake two\nloaves. I want to be able to bake this cake all year round so my Halloween\nweekend is going to consist of roasting and pureeing pumpkin to freeze so I\ncan continue to bake it all year round! Many thanks for the recipe!\n\n\\- lauren parry on October 29, 2016 Reply\n\n * Lauren, we DO have tinned pumpkin over here in Blighty, readily available in loads of supermarkets. I am about to open a can/tin of Libby’s to make the bread. No scooping out/roasting going on here! I’m a Scot, like your gran, and totally familiar with turnip howking – hard labour indeed!\n\n\\- Sylvana on October 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * Think I could add some frozen cranberries (thawed and chopped) to the loaves?\n\n\\- Julie on October 29, 2016 Reply\n\n * I think that would work, but be aware that as the cranberries defrost they may add a little bit of a red color to the batter. Enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 29, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nOk...I made this bread last night. I made 3 small loves. They are incredible.\nThe taste is beyond belief. This is definitely a keep.\n\nNow...to address those of you who have said the bread wasn’t done in the 60\nminutes, even though the toothpick test said it was. The problem isn’t the\nrecipe. It’s with all of us. And I can explain. Last night, I took the bread\nout of the oven, right at 60 minutes. The toothpick test was clean, indicating\nthe bread was done. Well, I took one loaf, flipped it out of the pan, and\nimmediately I noticed, that it was very soft and falling apart. It seemed\ndone, but yet not done. I tasted it and it tasted incredible. But, because it\nseemed like it might not be done, I put the other 2 loaves back into the oven\nfor another 30 minutes. That was a mistake. Though I didn’t realizes it until\nthis morning. Let me explain. The 2 loaves that I put back into the oven,\nseemed a bit dry, not too horribly, but just a tad, on top of that, they\nseemed to lose some of their flavor. The loaf I had already cut and left on\nthe cutting board, I decided to cut a slice of that and have a piece of it\nthis morning. And that’s when I figured out where we ALL went wrong. Do NOT\nremove the bread from their pans, do NOT cut the bread, DON’T do anything to\nit. Just take the bread out of the oven at the end of the 60 minutes, put it\non the counter or stove top, and walk away. Leave it alone. Don’t touch it\nuntil the next morning. If you do that, you’ll have the bread you expected in\nthe first place. And now that I have figured this out, I now know to bake the\nbread a day before I need it or want it. This recipe is super incredible and\nawesome tasting. It’s worth keeping and making. Over and over and over and\nover.... Happy Baking Everyone.\n\n\\- Cheryl on October 28, 2016 Reply\n\n * I made this bread last night, tastes wonderful, but it didn’t rise. My baking powder is fresh. My unsalted butter was room temp.\n\n\\- Kathleen Jones on October 28, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Kathleen, This is more cake-like than bread-like, so it won’t rise much. If you want to get a bit more rise out of it, add 1/2 cup more flour.\n\n\\- Jenn on October 28, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\ni used 3t of pumpkin pie spice in lieu of the spices and added 1t of vanilla\nand it was divine! for my oven i baked at 350 for a little over an hour. an\noutstanding recipe! thank u!\n\n\\- Alyssa on October 28, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWell you already have 523 reviews so this isn’t needed but I had to tell you\nhow much I love this recipe and your website. My 22 year old son requested\nthis for the second time because everyone at his job loves it. Makes this mom\nhappy to make it for her son! 😊\n\n\\- Sherry on October 27, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy autistic 17 year old son made this using his pumpkin he got from a school\nfield trip. The recipe was easy to follow and turned out moist and delicious.\nOnly thing he did different was added chopped walnuts. Will use this recipe\nagain!\n\n\\- Louisa Cogan on October 25, 2016 Reply\n\n * So glad you (and he) enjoyed it!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 26, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis recipe is one of the best punkin breads I’ve made. Delicious! Thank you\nfor sharing!\n\n\\- Trudy on October 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * What would be the baking time if I make muffins instead of loaves?\n\n\\- KateT on October 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Kate, I’d start checking the muffins at about 25 minutes. Hope you enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 25, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Jenn, your pumpkin bread looks amazing, however, in your recipe it calls for 2 cups of sugar......that seems like a lot of sugar. Can I cut back on the sugar to 1 cup?\n\nGail\n\n\\- Gail Crocker on October 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Gail, I haven’t tried the recipe with only 1 cup of sugar, so I can’t say for sure, but some other readers have commented that they have cut the sugar back a bit and have been happy with the results.\n\n\\- Jenn on October 25, 2016 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nThank you for sharing your recipe it was delicious!! Incredibly moist.\n\n\\- Melinda on October 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this today. Using regular butter and no salt. Used 6 mini loaf pans. It\ncame out great nice and moist. Even though I put the eggs in the bowl too soon\nand mixed all together. I also coated the pans with spray and sugar. Will be\nmaking another batch for the holidays.\n\n\\- Terry on October 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * can brown sugar be used in place of the regular sugar?\n\n\\- grace on October 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Grace, while I would recommend sticking with the regular sugar, a number of readers have used half brown and half white sugar and have been happy with the results.\n\n\\- Jenn on October 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI have never had pumpkin bread before so I was a little bit unsure about the\ntaste of it. But I am so glad I did!! The combination of the spices and the\npumpkin purée was unbelievable! My family devoured it less that 5 minutes and\nthat recipe made two pans! I had to make another batch the next day cause they\nbegged for more!\n\n\\- Jerrika on October 20, 2016 Reply\n\n * 1 stars\n\nCame out very heavy. I wouldn’t make it again.\n\n\\- Adrienne on October 19, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this tonight and I hate baking! Your receipe is superb. I really love\nthe spice flavor and how moist it is. It will be my go to now. Thank you!\n\n\\- Kimberlee on October 18, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this yesterday and it is really wonderful. I added some walnuts and\nswapped out one cup of the white flour for almond flour. I am so glad that it\nyielded two loaves because boy oh boy is it good! This was a first time for me\nto make a pumpkin loaf and I will definitely be making it again! I had to\nincrease baking time to 80 minutes, but maybe it is because of my swap, or\nmaybe due to my oven. Thank you for sharing!\n\n\\- michelle Sweeney on October 17, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI just made this for a work breakfast and the loaf is now gone, 5 hours later.\nI doubled the recipe, which made three large loaves. I kept one at home — it\nwill not go to waste.\n\n\\- Cathy W. on October 17, 2016 Reply\n\n * 3 stars\n\nA bit disappointed with this recipe. I followed it perfectly, and it didn’t\ncome out bad, just not the best pumpkin bread I’ve ever had. The spices were a\nbit overwhelming and it didn’t really taste like pumpkin, even though I added\nextra. Texture was perfect. If I were to do it again, I would cover it with\nfoil to keep it from getting too crispy and add much more pumpkin (and thus\nadd more flour)\n\n\\- Cay W on October 15, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nIts October and I really wanted pumpkin bread in celebration, even if it is\nstill very hot outside. I tried another recipe I got elsewhere last night and\nit was terrible. No flavor. We wound up throwing it away. But I still needed\nthat pumpkin bread. I came looking on Jenn Segal’s site, hoping she had one.\nEvery recipe I have tried of hers has really be great. Yeah! She had one\nwaiting for me. She probably wondered what took so long... So I tried again\ntoday to get my pumpkin bread fix. Oh my, my house smells so good. The pumpkin\nbread is moist and wonderful, very flavorful. I did two things differently. I\nsubstituted Earth Balance Buttery Spread for butter, and instead of dusting\nthe loaf pans with flour, I used sugar. This left a wonderful sugary crust on\n3 sides. Yummy!\n\n\\- Janiene Pape on October 14, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI never leave comments, but I had to after making this. It is simple to make\nand extremely delicious! Better than any pumpkin bread I’ve bought or made\nbefore. Definitely keeping this in my recipe pile. Thank you!!\n\n\\- Nina on October 14, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nFirst time I made this recipe I did the big WOW! So moist, so delicious, so\nperfect, etc! Today I plan to venture with fresh cooked pumpkin and an extra\negg or two! I have found when I bake my squash it is great consistency so\nfigure I have nothing lose but a few ingredients! 6 stars to posted recipe!\n\n\\- Erica on October 13, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAbsolutely delicious outcome! I used a food processor to whip up the baked\npumpkin. Added 1 extra egg. The rest is the same as Jenn’s recipe!\n\n\\- Erica on October 13, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is possibly the best pumpkin bread I have ever made. It was so good that\nthe first loaf was gone within 15 minutes of coming out of the oven. I HAD TO\nHIDE THE OTHER LOAF! It came out super moist and stayed that way. Just enough\nspice that it wasn’t bland. Super easy to make. Since I live in the mountains\nthough I shaved off 15 minutes of cooking time.\n\n\\- Mary on October 12, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is the most amazing bread I’ve ever made! I cannot believe the flavour\nand how moist it came out! The only change I made was to add two teaspoons of\npumpkin pie spice in place of the nutmeg, cinnamon & cloves (simply because I\ndidn’t have any cloves). This recipe is amazing and I can’t wait to make\nagain. Thank you for sharing this!\n\n\\- Samantha on October 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * How many loafs Does this make? And can I freeze the batter if I have any left over?\n\n\\- Nicole on October 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Nicole, this recipe makes two loaves. I wouldn’t recommend freezing the batter, but you could bake both loaves and then freeze one of them. They freeze nicely!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMade the pumpkin bread today and it was amazing! Have been using the same\nrecipe for over 30 years but this will be my new go to recipe! Thank you for\nposting it!\n\n\\- Cindy Skarin on October 9, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis bread is so GOOD!! I can’t wait to bring it to work. I am a beginner and\nmade two of your recipes today. My workplace is going to love your recipes!\nThank you Jenn. P.s. I greased the pan and also sprinkled flour as you\nsuggested for the non-stick pan that really helped them slide out of the pan.\n:) Thank so much for responding.\n\n\\- Denise on October 9, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this tonight and it’s wonderful. The only change I made was to cut back\non the sugar. The bread is light and moist and very tasty. The house smells\nawesome too.\n\n\\- Marlee on October 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nDefinitely a five star recipe . I’ve made tons of pumpkin bread and this is my\nfavorite recipe to date. I used 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of white and\nthat made the bread (in my humble opinion) even more rich and autumny-tasting.\n\n\\- Carol on October 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Jenn, I am fairly new to baking, but have to start somewhere. :) Can I also use a non-stick bread pan from Sur La Tab? Or do I have to grease that too? I grew up on this bread too so wan to make my own. Thank you, I love your site, I just signed up today. Best, Denise\n\n\\- Denise Durgin on October 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Denise, While you probably wouldn’t have a problem with the bread sticking in that pan, I may grease it a bit just to be safe. Hope you enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * 3 stars\n\nI used a 1/4 cup of butter and 2×1/4 cups of applesauce. The bread turned out\ntoo wet and dence. :( Any suggestions? Maybe I need to add more flour. (Also\nonly added 1 1/2 cups of sugar instead of 2 cups)\n\n\\- Jeanine on October 7, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Jeanine, More flour might help, but I think the bread will still be quite dense without the full amount of butter. Unfortunately, any time you make substitutions in baking, it greatly affects the outcome of the finished product. Sorry!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nIf you are searching for a ‘classic” pumpkin bread, this is the one for you!\nJust the right amount of spices, and a smell that is heaven,y as it bakes.\n\n\\- Paula Massanari on October 7, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nExcellent. Very moist and the pumpkin taste really comes through. Like many\nothers I added raisins.\n\n\\- Mary Brittian on October 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nOh, forgot, I”m giving this a 5-star based on the scent in my kitchen and my\n8yo daughters assessment of success today :)\n\n\\- Stacie on October 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * I just made these for my 3rd graders class for ‘Pumpkin/Apple’ Day and it was a big hit! So I’m making more bc I didn’t even get to try it – they wanted 2 loaves. However, I want to make it in muffin size, using paper liners. I’m not sure if I can directly pour right into the paper (i.e. no grease/flour) and I’m also not sure how to adjust the bake time (per 24 cup muffin pan)? I think i have to wing it bc it’s ready to go and I’m too impatient to wait for a response! I”ll prob try 30 minutes and just keep checking every 10 min thereafter.\n\n\\- Stacie on October 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Stacie, This is basically the same recipe so just go ahead and follow the same method. Hope you enjoy them!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nLove your recipe. The pumpkin bread is so soft and delicious. I made 3 loaves,\none big one and two small ones to give away. It was so good I am in the\nprocess of making more right now. Thanks!\n\n\\- Frances on October 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nP.S. I forgot. I also added one cup of raisins and it worked fine.\n\n\\- Mary Knight on October 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this yesterday and my husband and I enjoyed it with our afternoon tea.\nI loved it! I shared it with a neighbor, froze some, and we ate it again\ntoday. I followed the recipe, but substituted allspice and ginger because I\ndid not have the cloves. My cooking time was 70 minutes. I will make this\nagain and many more times. Thanks.\n\n\\- Mary Knight on October 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * I’m looking forward to cooking this, but I try to use as much natural ingredients as possible. Also being an Aussie I have to translate some of your ingredients and measurements, but why would you use tinned pumpkin?? I’ve never heard of that before. I’m not being negative just confused.\n\n\\- Lara on October 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Lara, Canned pumpkin is actually pretty common in the states, but feel free to use fresh pumpkin if you prefer! If you’re using fresh pumpkin, once you’ve roasted it, use a towel and squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can (so the bread is not too moist). Hope you enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 7, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nF*** yeah! Stop searching for a pumpkin bread recipe, you’ve found it.\n\nAdded 2 tbsp maple syrup and topped with cardamom glaze, toasted pumpkin\nseeds, and orange zest. DELICIOUS!!!\n\n\\- Rob on October 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI have tried many Pumpkin Bread recipes over the yrs, and this was definitely\nthe BEST I’ve ever made!! My family devoured it. My 13 yr old son actually\ncame home from school today and begged me to make it again. I’d say it was a\nhit!\n\n\\- Danielle on October 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * I just found this recipe, and I was wondering if you could bake this in a tube or bundt pan?\n\n\\- Donna on October 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Donna, I’d be hesitant to bake this in a bundt pan as I’d be afraid it would stick. That said, a few readers have used a bundt pan successfully. I’d just make sure to generously grease the pan with butter and a good dusting of flour. I’d love to hear how it turns out!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nUgh this was so amazing. I think I ate an entire loaf in three or four days!\nThe only thing I did differently was add a tiny bit of vanilla extract because\nI’m a sucker for vanilla. I’m going to make this again and bring it to a\nthanksgiving dinner and probably again for a Halloween party later this month!\nYumm! Thanks so much for this recipe! :)\n\n\\- Sarah on October 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * Best pumpkin bread recipe EVER!!! I think the fact that butter is used instead of cooking oil is what makes a huge difference. I added chocolate chips to two small loaves and did my first big loaf plain. You could add craisins, raisins, nuts, whatever, as this is a very versatile and moist recipe! Luv it! ;)\n\n\\- Lily H on October 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * How do I add spiced pumpkin seeds without them burning?\n\n\\- Judi on October 3, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Judi, a couple of readers have commented that they sprinkled pumpkin seeds on top of the bread and didn’t mention issues with burning. I’d just keep an eye on them and cover the bread loosely with foil if you find they’re starting to burn.\n\n\\- Jenn on October 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI followed the recipe pretty closely, except I substituted 1/4 cup of\nvegetable oil for a 1/2 stick of butter, so I used one full stick plus 1/4 cup\nvegetable oil. The bread was very moist, but still holds together perfectly. I\nalso added 1/2 tsp ground ginger and made one loaf with mini chocolate chips\nand the other with chopped walnuts. My husband LOVED it! Perfect amount of\nspice and moisture, but slightly crispy on the outside.\n\n\\- Natasha on October 3, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hello! i plan on making this bread, but i don’t have any of the spices, could i replace them for pumpkin pie spice instead? if so how much should i add? Thank you!\n\n\\- Lisa Maa on October 2, 2016 Reply\n\n * Yes, Lisa, that should work. Some other readers have substituted the other spices with pumpkin pie spice and have used 3 tsp. Hope you enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 3, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI love pumpkin bread, I grew up on it ever thanksgiving and this brought me\nback to a special place in my heart where my mom and my grandma us to make it.\nIt was amazing. Thank you for that memory! I will definitaly be sharing this\nwith my friends!\n\n\\- Emma on October 2, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis recipe was SO good! I followed the recipe exactly except I added a little\nmore cinnamon and nutmeg, and a pinch of allspice. I also added another 1/4\nteaspoon of baking soda to make it rise a bit more. It turned out perfect!\nIt’s already gone. Will definitely make again:)\n\n\\- Reva on October 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis pumpkin bread is amazing! I followed the direction exactly- except I only\nhad 1 stick of unsalted butter on hand. To make up for the remaining butter\ncalled for, I added 4 tablespoons of melted coconut oil. The recipe made one\nloaf of bread (1.5 qt baking dish) and 6 big muffins. My husband and kids\nloved it! Yet again, another recipe from Once Upon a Chef that will be my one\nand only go to!\n\n\\- Christina Bowman on September 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMade this amazing pumpkin bread this evening. Half of one loaf is already\ngone. This recipe is packed with flavor. I have to say, sometimes when I make\nthese loaf recipes in general, the baking time is a problem; Not this recipe,\n63 minutes is perfection in my oven. I only made 1 change and 1 addition. I\nused 1 cup brown sugar & 1 cup regular sugar. The addition was 1 teaspoon of\nginger. Thank you very much for this wonderful recipe. My family loves this\nmoist yummynous. Wish I could add a photo of the finished product. Definitely\na keeper!\n\n\\- Dawn on September 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis recipe turned out amazing! I added a few chocolate chips to one of the\nloaves, just to make sure my daughter would try it. Turns out she loves it\neven without the added chocolate, so it’s going in my permanent recipe book!\nPS...for my fellow Canadian bakers, I used just under 2 cups of pure pumpkin\n(we don’t have the 15oz cans-at least not at the grocery stores I shop at)\n\n\\- Linda on September 28, 2016 Reply\n\n * This recipe is so good! The bread is so soft and it tastes wonderful! Thank you!!!!!\n\n\\- Michelle B. on September 28, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI was looking for a pumpkin bread recipe that did not use oil. This recipe is\ndelicious!! Very moist and I like using the whole can of pumpkin vs 1 cup that\nis used in other recipes. The only change I made was to use 1/2 tsp cloves and\n1/4 tsp nutmeg. The first time I made it I thought the clove flavor was a\nlittle overpowering (personal preference). This is going into my permanent\nrecipe box!!\n\n\\- Laura on September 27, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI just made this and let me tell you......it is amazing. Grandma sure knows\nbest. It’s moist and not so sweet. I did, however, top it with some home made\ncream cheese glaze. And, had a warm slice with a cup of coffee. Thank you so\nmuch for sharing your grandma’s recipe.\n\n\\- Jane on September 27, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWould love to see your recipe for cream cheese glaze!\n\n\\- Susan on September 28, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMade it exactly, came out moist and really is the best I have tasted. Great\ncompliments. Thanks for sharing\n\n\\- Nella on September 26, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nDelicious! Very moist and so easy! I would definitely make this again.\n\n\\- Dawn on September 26, 2016 Reply\n\n * 2 stars\n\nThe bread came out pretty bland in my opinion, and far too sweet. I halved the\nrecipe to make only one loaf. I will not be using this recipe again.\n\n\\- Lauren on September 26, 2016 Reply\n\n * Can you use egg whites instead of whole eggs? If so, how many egg whites please?\n\n\\- Casey on September 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * I’d suggest sticking with whole eggs here to keep the bread tender.\n\n\\- Jenn on September 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * Could the butter be replaced with light Olive oil?\n\n\\- Mary on September 22, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Mary, I wouldn’t use olive oil in this recipe but coconut oil might work.\n\n\\- Jenn on September 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’ve tried maybe 3 or 4 exceptionally rated pumpkin bread recipes but have\nnever been thrilled. All have been good, but no stand outs, until now. I made\nthis recipe today, following the directions exactly as is, with exception of\nsubbing 1/2 a cup of brown sugar for the white. It was excellent. Rose\nbeautifully, smelled divine, cut up nicely, moist and light without being\ncrumbly. Perfect amount of spice as well. Took about 70 minutes in the oven,\nbut think next time I will leave them in for another 5 with the oven off. Will\nalso up brown sugar as well from 1/2 a cup to 1 cup (so 1 cup white and 1\nbrown), as it was still plenty sweet. Overall, a pumpkin bread I would finally\nmake to serve or give to others.\n\n\\- Bru1nmomma on September 21, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nIt was exactly what I was looking for. Moist, thick, and spice filled. It was\ngone within a couple hours.\n\n\\- Mary on September 19, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWOW!! This recipe was AMAZING! It was super easy and so delicous! 10 out of 10\nwould recomend.\n\n\\- Maya on September 18, 2016 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nGreat recipe. I only used about half of the sugar (mixed up brown and\ngranulated sugar also) and added some seeds on top. It came out still too\nsweet for me personally but definitely delicious. I started with frozen, diced\npumpkin that I mashed once heated up. To get the liquid out, I scooped it into\na coffee filter. Saves you from having to throw a kitchen towel straight into\nthe laundry basket.\n\n\\- Geraldine on September 17, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is now my go-to pumpkin bread recipe. This came out so light and fluffy\nand full of flavor. It is by far the best pumpkin bread recipe I have used.\nEven my poodle took it out of my hand and licked the plate!! I did add 1 tsp\nof ginger and cut the sugar by 1/4 cup. I thought about toasting some of it\nand adding sausage and sage to it to make a stuffing for butterfly pork chops.\n\n\\- P Rae on September 16, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nJust made the bread. My seven year old grandson gave it five stars and said it\nis the best. We used a pumpkin that had been baked, puréed and frozen. Weight\nof 15 oz. also changed the sugar to one cup with half a cup of brown sugar.\nLike less sweet and the demension brown sugar adds to recipe. Also put it in a\nbundt pan and baked it 55 minutes. It rose beautifully and was so moist. THank\nyou!\n\n\\- Lin pyles on September 15, 2016 Reply\n\n * This recipe was great. The breads rose for me with no problem. My entire family loved it!\n\n\\- Leslie Toron on September 15, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this last October while nearly ten months pregnant. I ended up eating\nboth loaves myself since my preschoolers weren’t fans of pumpkin. Oh well!\nMore for me! I’ve been dreaming of it since and just dug up the recipe to make\nthis weekend. My mouth is drooling in anticipation. FYI, I substituted g-free\nflours... Half quinoa flour/half brown rice flour. Simply delicious. Oh, and I\nput pumpkin seeds on top.\n\n\\- Laura on September 15, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nDoes this need to be put in the fridge after its done baking ? Or can it stay\nout on the counter\n\n\\- Rach on September 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * The counter is fine. Hope you enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on September 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nDelicious pumpkin bread recipe. After I take the loaves out of the oven, I\npoke holes in them and pour a cinnamon glaze on top. The glaze sinks in and\ninfuses these delicious breads with even more cinnamony goodness. I also add\nmore cinnamon to the recipe (yes, kinda obsessed with cinnamon) and add a half\nteaspoon of ginger and allspice as well. Absolute heaven.\n\n\\- Suzanne G. on September 7, 2016 Reply\n\n * I have not made this yet but it looks so good- I can’t wait to make it, but I bought regular butter instead of unsalted like it calls for. Will that make a difference?\n\n\\- Peggy on October 9, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Peggy, Yes, you can use the salted butter. I would just cut out some of the added salt in the recipe. While it varies by brand, most salted butter has approximately 1/4 tsp. salt per stick, so you can reduce the salt in the recipe as needed.\n\n\\- Jenn on October 10, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAbsolutely wonderful when baked correctly, according to the recipe. This\nrecipe will be placed in my “favorites” recipe book, to be passed on to my\nkids!\n\n\\- Bhenni on September 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nlove it. I tried adding vanilla too. Thanks!\n\n\\- Hutchies on September 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * 2 stars\n\nVery disappointed with this! To begin with, it didn’t rise! Secondly, because\nit is called “bread” I assumed wrongly that it would pop easily out of the\npan. Turns out it’s more like cake and needs to be cool before turning out. A\nlittle heads up about that would have been nice. The whole thing went in the\ngarbage, which is sad because I wasted a can of pumpkin which is hard to find\nwhere I live! (Norway) It had a nice taste though, but no one wanted to eat\nfrom a plate of crumbs and chunks. I give this 2 stars for the taste. Would\ndefinitely not make again!\n\n\\- Mary on September 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * Sounds like its the way you made it not the recipe itself\n\n\\- Cindy on October 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * The directions are quite clear about cooling in the pans. A shame you tossed it. When I’ve had a crumbly disaster I freeze the crumbs and use them for pudding and ice cream toppings. Makes something simple a little fancier and tastier.\n\n\\- Zelda on October 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * If that ever happens again with a sweet bread or cake, you can always make a trifle with the chunks. Just layer it with whipcream. No need to throw it out! Freezes well too.\n\n\\- Chithra on November 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’m going to marry this recipe and we will live happily ever after. Thank you\nvery much. It’s wonderful. The best!\n\n\\- Susana on September 3, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’m going to marry this recipe a we will live happily ever after. Thanks you\nvery much. It’s wonderful. The best!\n\n\\- Susana on September 3, 2016 Reply\n\n * :)\n\n\\- Jenn on September 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHello , are your serving slices per loaf? The information says 24 slices but I\nwasn’t sure if that was just for one loaf. Thank you for sharing this recipe.\n\n\\- Marlene Gates on September 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * Marlene, That’s for 2 loaves (so each loaf is the equivalent of 12 slices). Enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on September 3, 2016 Reply\n\n * Has anyone ever used coconut flour with this recipe?\n\n\\- Kati on August 28, 2016 Reply\n\n * No I haven’t, but I think it would be great! Love coconut flour.\n\n\\- patti Holden on August 29, 2016 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nI halved the recipe for this to make just 1 loaf and it didnt turn out too\ngreat, it didn’t rise! I didn’t use canned cause they don’t sell them in\nAustralia so I’m wondering whether too much moisture in the mix had something\nto do with it? Do you think this could be it? If so, how should I\ndrain/prepare the pumpkin better?\n\nI took off a star because it didn’t rise for me but otherwise it was still\ndelicious!\n\n\\- Suzana on August 27, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Suzana, This bread doesn’t really dome because it is more like cake than bread. That said, if you felt there was an issue with it rising, it could’ve been too much moisture from the pumpkin. If you’re using fresh pumpkin, once you’ve roasted it, use a towel and squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can. Hope that helps!\n\n\\- Jenn on August 29, 2016 Reply\n\n * Can I use fresh, mashed pumpkin in this recipe?\n\n\\- Dianne Hunter on July 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Dianne, I’ve never prepared it with fresh pumpkin because I thought there would be too much moisture, but other readers have prepared it this way with good results. One helpful reader suggested: Once your pumpkin is roasted use a towel and squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can and then use it as you would canned pumpkin. Hope that helps!\n\n\\- Jenn on July 24, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMade it with boiled mashed pumpkin well drained and they turned out delicious.\nThey where a hit. Thank you.\n\n\\- Dianne Hunter on July 29, 2016 Reply\n\n * Happy to hear that Dianne — thanks for reporting back!\n\n\\- Jenn on July 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHey, I made this for my moms work and it was absolutely spectacular I had so\nmuch fun making and serving the wonderful and outstanding pumpkin loaf\n\n\\- Koellie on July 12, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI love this pumpkin bread! I’ve added chocolate chips to it also and it’s\namazing!\n\n\\- Kristina on July 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI used this recipe this past weekend for my husband’s birthday. I do not\nusually bake anything. This was easy and everyone loved it! I did add a little\ncream cheese frosting.\n\n\\- Suzanne on June 20, 2016 Reply\n\n * Are there any revisions I could make to this recipe to bake at high altitude?\n\n\\- Maddi on May 15, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Maddi, I’ve never baked at high altitude, but these guidelines should help.\n\n\\- Jenn on May 16, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hello,\n\nI’ve been looking for a good pumpkin bread recipe and your recipe looks\ndelicious! I had a couple of questions. If one wanted to add walnuts, how much\ndo you think one should add?\n\nKind Regards\n\n\\- Jackelinn on April 22, 2016 Reply\n\n * Yes Jackielinn, I think you could add anywhere between 1/4 and 1/2 cup nuts to the bread. Just be sure to chop the nuts pretty small. This is a moist and cake-like bread and the nuts might make it harder to slice. Enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on April 23, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis has become my favorite recipe. I think that what sets this apart from\nother recipes is the wonderful blend of spices. Love love love and absolutley\nrecommend!\n\n\\- Mia Toll on April 15, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThe best pumpkin bread I’ve ever tasted I used a loaf and I made 12 cupcakes\n\n\\- Stephanie on April 9, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI have this bread in my oven right now and needed to quickly write a review\nbecause I love it so much! I’ve made it several times and our family of four\ngobbles up both loaves in just 2 days. I love the recipe as is but just for\nthe heck of it, I like to add some mini chocolate chips every now and then.\nWhy not, right? Thanks for another great recipe, Jenn!\n\n\\- Laura on March 9, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi! Can this be made in a 9×13 Pyrex ? What modifications should I make? Thanks, Kim\n\n\\- Kim on March 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * Yes Kim, it could be made in 9 x 13 Pyrex dishes (I think you’ll need 2.) The only modification is that they shouldn’t take as long to bake. I’d start checking for doneness at about 45 minutes.\n\n\\- Jenn on March 7, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI never write reviews but had to tell you how moist and amazing this recipe\nis. And i have made tons of pumpkin bread. I made 4 loaves, and froze 3 for\npost baby meals/snacks. Thank you\n\n\\- Megan Steinhauer on March 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * I really would love to try this bread, i will use natural pumpkin and don’t understand the quantity. Thanks, regards from argentina\n\n\\- Carla on March 2, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Carla, I just added the metric conversions to this recipe so I think that will help. Just look for the toggle switch in the right hand corner of the recipe above the ingredients. Hope you enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on March 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * A 15 oz can equals 1 3/4 cups of pumpkin.\n\n\\- Teresa Heiss on March 6, 2016 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nRecipe was great. I cut the butter in half and the sugar then I added\nchocolate chips and Pumpkin seeds. Yum\n\n\\- Alexis on February 29, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nFantastic bread!!! So moist and yummy! Made it a couple of weeks ago and it\nbarely lasted the whole weekend :) The spices were good, but I thought it\noverpowered the pumpkin and tasted more like a spice bread than pumpkin bread-\nstill great, though! Will definitely make it again and adjust the spices a bit\nto suit my taste :) Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!\n\n\\- Kelsey on February 27, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this bread and doubled it. It turned our very nice. I served it to the\nyoung women at my church and they really liked it so did the leaders. They\nsaid to keep this recipe as a ‘go to recipe’ every time for pumpkin bread.\n\n\\- Sharon S on February 17, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this bread during the holidays and I am still getting request for more.\nMy husband asked again last night if I’d make some for the office. It’s\namazing!! Thanks for sharing :).\n\n\\- Trish on February 5, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nLove it! My family loves pumpkin bread and I have been searching for the\nrecipe that is most like my grandmothers and this is it! I did double the\ncinnamon and it was still delicious!\n\n\\- Terri on February 16, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAbsolutely scrumptious!!! I just made your pumpkin scones for the umpteenth\ntime (my teenagers LOVE it) and decided to finish off the can of pumpkin by\ntrying this recipe....needless to say, 2 slices and 2 scones with a glass of\nmilk later......\n\n\\- Danette on February 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nExcellent\n\n\\- Sue Mazzei on February 2, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis was wonderful! I made one loaf with raisins and pecans, it turned out\njust as well as the other. I also used the spiced glaze from your Pumpkin\nScone recipe only I added maple syrup instead of the pumpkin puree. My son was\nover the moon!\n\n\\- LeAnn on February 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * Planning to make this recipe and using a 10′′ pan instead of two pans as directed in the recipe. Would this change the baking time?\n\n\\- Cat on January 31, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAnother winner Jenn! Everyone enjoyed! Thank you this is the best cooking site\nI have ever used.\n\n\\- Sara on January 30, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nUsed 1c white flour and 1c wholewheat, and 3/4c white sugar, 3/4c dark brown\nsugar.\n\nBaked in 45 minutes, and is delicious. :)\n\n\\- Terri on January 25, 2016 Reply\n\n * Where can I find the kits where you have the flour, etc in a bag and the can of pumpkin all sold together around holidays?\n\n\\- Judy Barnes on January 22, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is one the best pumpkin bread recipes! I used canned organic pumpkin\ninstead of Libby’s, which was a bit dry so I added a 1/2 of butter milk to\nmoisten it. Then, topped it with some almond shavings and granola. It came out\nperfect.\n\n\\- Helen on January 12, 2016 Reply\n\n * Oops, correction, I added 1/4 cup of buttermilk, not 1/2 cup.\n\n\\- Helen on January 12, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nVery good flavor. Except my bread does not rise and its very squishy. What\ncould be wrong? What kind of flour do you use?\n\n\\- Laura on January 7, 2016 Reply\n\n * Could it be the baking soda or baking powder ?\n\n\\- Laura on January 7, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Laura, I would recommend you use both as they serve different purposes in this recipe.\n\n\\- Jenn on January 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * Hi Laura, This bread doesn’t really rise/dome because it is more like cake than bread. Regarding it being a little underdone, did you use the correct size pans? And is it possible that you measured something incorrectly?\n\n\\- Jenn on January 8, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is the first recipe review I’ve written. I’ve made it twice in as many\nweeks because it’s just that amazing a recipe! Thanks for sharing it.\n\n\\- Alina on January 4, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nGreat recipe! The cloves seem to mellow out after the bread cools.\n\nTo reduce the fat, I creamed the sugar with 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup plain\nwhole milk yogurt. I also used fresh baked pumpkin that was fairly dense and\ndry. After adding the pumpkin, I added 1/4 cup 2 percent milk to the batter.\nOtherwise followed the recipe.\n\n\\- Cberg on January 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this for Christmas neighbor gifts. Such a hit with all, even one\nneighbor’s dog who found it under the tree! Moist, just sweet enough (not too)\nand delicious. I will make it again and again.\n\n\\- Lynn on January 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI just bought myself a Kitchen aid and was looking to break it in. I came\nacross your pumpkin bread recipe and gave it a whirl. I never write reviews\nbut I just had to say thank you for sharing it! It was delicious! I will make\noften I am sure!\n\n\\- Cindi on December 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis recipe is a keeper! I had some leftover pumpkin and it’s been years since\nI’ve made pumpkin bread and couldn’t remember what recipe I used. Very happy\nthat your version popped up in my google search. Will definitely be making\nthis again.\n\n\\- Shirlee on December 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’m trying this recipe as we speak. The goods are currently in the oven. I\nplaced 1 half in a bigger loaf and the other half in two small loaf pans. I\nhope they turn out. I’ll be checking the little ones in 35 to 45 mins. Wish me\nluck :)\n\n\\- Angela on December 24, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy husband took the pumpkin bread to work and his coworkers loved it to the\nvery last crumb. Thank you for sharing your recipes\n\n\\- Bea on December 24, 2015 Reply\n\n * Do you oil and flour loaf pans?\n\n\\- Marilyn Allen on December 23, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Marilyn, It depends on the recipe, but it is always good insurance that the loaves won’t stick.\n\n\\- Jenn on December 24, 2015 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nFollwed directiins exactly as published. Very moist, but too much clove and\nnetmeg. I’ll definitely make this again, but will cut these spices in half.\nWas still a hit.\n\n\\- Patty on December 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nYum! Followed the recipe as written with the exception of reducing the sugar\nby 1/2 cup. Cooking time was 60 minutes. I’ll definitely make this again.\nThank you for sharing it!\n\n\\- Kim on December 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI NEVER bake. However, I wanted to try making something this week. I came\nacross this recipe and it was perfect!\n\nThe only things I changed were using salted butter in place of the salt and\nunsalted butter, and I used pumpkin pie spice in place of the spices because I\ndidn’t have the cloves. It turned out PERFECT. I’m going to add walnuts to my\nnext batch!\n\n\\- Lori on December 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy husband and I made this for our family last weekend and it was a big hit,\neven with our 3 year old nephew...the directions were precise and we followed\nthem to the letter with fantastic results...as another reviewer remarked the\nrecipe works well at a high altitude without alterations as we live the Rocky\nMountain area...we have also decided we are going to make the bread as edible\nChristmas gifts this year as well as create a GF version for a dear\nfriend...can’t wait to taste it again...\n\n\\- SusanBee on December 20, 2015 Reply\n\n * I forgot to write that our only addition was a teaspoon of ginger like the recipe on the Libby’s pumpkin can...\n\n\\- SusanBee on December 20, 2015 Reply\n\n * If I want to split the mixture into a few small little ceramic loaf dishes to give for gifts, would I still cook them for the same amount of time?\n\n\\- Lauren on December 20, 2015 Reply\n\n * Yes Lauren, Just decrease the cooking time. I would start checking them after around 35 – 40 minutes.\n\n\\- Jenn on December 21, 2015 Reply\n\n * 2 stars\n\nWay too spicy! Too much nutmeg & cloves.\n\n\\- Karen F on December 19, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis bread is SOOO delicious! I made it according to directions, using room\ntemp butter. I’ve made several loaves already for Christmas gifts. Everyone\nhas commented on how most and flavorful it is. I would highly recommend making\nit!\n\n\\- Tjkangas on December 18, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis bread was amazing. It was the most delicious and moist pumpkin bread I’ve\never had!\n\n\\- Heather on December 18, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis bread is my husband’s favorite. All I add is Chocolate chips. It is moist\nand oh so flavorful.\n\n\\- Brianna on December 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * I usually add walnuts and raisins to my pumpkin breads. Do you think adding them to your recipe will affect the final product? Thanks\n\n\\- Leo on December 16, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Leo, it’s no problem at all to add walnuts and raisins. I hope you enjoy it!\n\n\\- Jenn on December 16, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAbsolutely perfect!! This is a keeper. Thanks to you and to Grandma:)\n\n\\- Karin Jones on December 15, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis sounds wonderful! I am curious though-if I only have salted butter could\nI use that for this recipe and would I then completely omit the salt in the\nrecipe? Thank you in advance.\n\n\\- Gigi on December 15, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Gigi, I haven’t tried this recipe with salted butter, but I suppose you could try that. While it depends upon the brand, most salted butter has about 1/4 tsp. salt per stick, so I would adjust the added salt accordingly Hope that helps!\n\n\\- Jenn on December 16, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI thought I had the world’s best pumpkin bread recipe, but I humbly concede.\nI am in my late 50’s and this is the best pumpkin bread I’ve ever made, ever\neaten. Moist, tender, flavorful, absolutely delicious. Mine were ready around\n55 minutes. What a wonderful recipe, I’m so glad I tried it!\n\n\\- GeeMissus on December 13, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy family loved this! Very moist and delicious. Finished a loaf in one day. We\nhad to pace ourselves with the second loaf. My two girls brought in their\nschool lunches the next few days. Hubby even asked to bring a loaf to work.\nThank you for a great and easy recipe.\n\n\\- Vivian C. on December 11, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Ellyn, I’ve never prepared a combination of the two– sounds yummy though! Let me know how it turns out if you try it!\n\n\\- Jenn on December 9, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis pumpkin bread is amazing! It came out moist, flavorful, and delicious. I\nwas really worried while the bread was baking because the smell of cloves was\nover whelming and I was certain the bread would be over powered by the cloves.\nI am glad to report that I worried for nothing. The spice balance is perfect\nand the bread tastes well balanced. This recipe has earned its bookmark on my\nphone!\n\n\\- Candace on December 9, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI had a can of pumpkin that I had no idea what to do with this Thanksgiving. I\nGoogled and ran across this recipe. I switched the flour to oat flour.\nEverything else was organic or Non-GMO. Oh.My.Word. This was the best recipe I\nhave tried in a long time. The bread was so moist and reminded me a little of\nginger bread, but not as harsh. The spices are perfect. I’ve made two more\nbatches recently. This is my new winter favorite!\n\n\\- Sheila965 on December 7, 2015 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nLoved this recipie. It tastes awesome but, it was so crumbly. I could not pick\nit up. It was super moist, it had pulled away from the sides of the pan and\nthe tester pulled out clean. It was just so fragile. So soft I had to push the\nknife through which broke it a bit. Did I undercook? Over cook? I want to make\nit again but hope it comes out a little stiffer do you can pick it up without\nit falling apart. Thanks for the great recipe I’ll keep trying till I get it\nperfect.\n\n\\- Dennis Kirkpatrick on December 6, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Dennis, Did you let it cool completely before cutting it? Usually that’s the problem.\n\n\\- Jenn on December 7, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMade this twice this week and it’s fabulous!\n\n\\- Dolly A Seivert on December 6, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis pumpkin bread was delicious! even the non-pumpkin lovers in the family\nenjoyed this bread! I cut the recipe in half because I only have one loaf pan\nand this worked brilliantly\n\n\\- LBP on December 6, 2015 Reply\n\n * Can you use fresh pumpkin with this recipe and is it still 2 cups.\n\n\\- Linda Bayne on December 5, 2015 Reply\n\n * While I’ve never prepared it with fresh pumpkin and worried about there being too much moisture, a number of other readers have prepared it successfully with fresh pumpkin so you could certainly give it a try. One helpful comment from a reader suggests this: Once your pumpkin is roasted use a towel and squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can and then use it as you would canned pumpkin. Hope that helps!\n\n\\- Jenn on December 5, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI just made this with fresh pumpkin and oh my gosh sooooooo delicious\n\n\\- Rosie on December 14, 2015 Reply\n\n * Can I cut the recipe in half to make one loaf?\n\n\\- Pam on December 3, 2015 Reply\n\n * Yes, definitely!\n\n\\- Jenn on December 3, 2015 Reply\n\n * These were a delicious blessing from your grandmother.How wonderful that you have these treasured memories. .This is now my go to site for recipes. You have answered the call in sharing your time and talent with us all. Thank you.\n\n\\- Pam on December 6, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this with home canned pumpkin that I pureed before adding to the\nmixture. Also, I didn’t have a beater so I did it by hand. It still came out\nabsolutely delicious and the loaves didn’t last more than a day at my house!\nI’m going to make this again right now :-)\n\n\\- Kyralyn on December 3, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nOh my! I made this pumpkin bread last night and it is delicious! I mean,\ndelicious! FYI, I made it with freshly milled flour and the loaves came out\nperfectly\n\n\\- Sandra on December 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * Oh, and I used glass loaf pans that were slightly larger than the recipe called for. Also, it took a little less time than the suggested cook time.\n\n\\- Sandra on December 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * 3 stars\n\nGood starter batter. I found this recipe to be a little dry and not as spicy\nas I would like – second pass I added a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice in\naddition to the regular ones; also added dried cranberries and chocolate\nchips. Very delicious!\n\n\\- Denise on December 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * I just found this recipe and it looks good. I plan to make mini loaves to give out to members at a luncheon – how would that affect the cooking time – and I will be making them in the rubbery type pan.\n\n\\- Jody on November 30, 2015 Reply\n\n * You can make them in small loaf pans and decrease the cooking time. I would start checking them after around 35 – 40 minutes. They may take a little longer in silicone baking pans, so make sure to check them for doneness.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 30, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThe pumpkin bread recipe produced perfect results. The bread is moist yet\nlight. This recipe is simple and great for beginners and experienced cooks\nalike. I added finely chopped pecans and chopped raisins (add a bit of flour\nto raisins so they don’t clump).\n\n\\- Marsha Teaford on November 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is an excellent recipe. The loaves were nicely spiced and very moist. As\nothers have noted, the butter needs to be soft when you do the creaming of the\nsugar and butter. Very good – my baby grandsons loved it!\n\n\\- Linda on November 28, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is the best pumpkin bread recipe I’ve ever made. To find the best\nrecipes, I usually Google “the best X (recipe)” and then read the reviews. I’m\nso glad I stumbled upon this blog- the recipe was perfect. Other than one\nslight modification listed below, I made the recipe as is.\n\nA few tips: -Recipe calls for butter instead of vegetable oil. I personally\nprefer to use butter rather than a processed oil whenever possible. Since\nyou’re creaming the butter with sugar, you’ll want room temp (read: softened)\nbutter to start. For the best result leave the butter out on the counter for\nan hour rather than using the microwave, because microwaving butter results in\na greasier baked good. -Let your eggs come to room temperature before using as\nwell. They emulsify more easily with the other ingredients (30-60 minutes on\nthe counter should do).\n\nI made one loaf of bread which I filled about halfway full of batter. It rose\na little but not significantly, so I would recommend filling your bread pan\nmore than 1/3 full. I added chocolate chips to the remaining batter and made 8\npumpkin muffins (cupcake size) which turned out fantastic! The addition of the\nchocolate chips was great. It’s sweet, but I think pumpkin bread should be\nspiced and sweet.\n\nOverall, this bread is extremely good. It’s heavily spiced and very moist...I\nwill be making this again.\n\n\\- Julia on November 28, 2015 Reply\n\n * Oh...one more thing. My butter wasn’t quite as soft as it should have been to start, so if you’re in the same boat I would recommend creaming the butter ALONE first THEN adding the sugar. Otherwise, you’ll end up with sugar spraying out in the sink :)\n\n\\- Julia on November 28, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI have now made this recipe 4 times. I know it all in my head. This is the\nvery best pumpkin recipe I have made. I will make this over and over and over.\n\n\\- Sara Rice on November 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI don’t normally leave reviews for recipes good or bad, but I just had to for\nthis amazing bread. This is hands down the tastiest and fluffiest pumpkin\nbread I’ve ever made :) I also love that it makes two loaves as I only had\nhalf a can of pumpkin puree leftover from a different recipe and was easily\nable to half the recipe to make just one loaf. However...now that I’ve tasted\nhow awesome this bread is I really wish I would have just opened a new can of\npuree to make 2 loaves haha. Thank you for this delicious recipe!\n\n\\- Natalie on November 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAbsolutely delicious. However, I made fresh pumpkin puree instead of using\ncanned. I didn’t have cloves or nutmeg, but it still turned out great!\n\n\\- heba on November 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this today for Thanksgiving with a gluten-free flour blend to\naccommodate my husband’s allergy, and it was a huge success! No one knew it\nwas gluten-free until I told them, and I couldn’t even believe how well it\nturned out myself. Thank you for the wonderful recipe – it’s a keeper!\n\n\\- Emily on November 26, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nYou really ought to edit this and add the oven temperature to the recipe. I\nwent with 350 degrees and it worked perfectly in my oven. This pumpkin bread\nis delicious!\n\n\\- Chuck on November 26, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Chuck. I’m so glad you enjoyed it — temp is indicated in the first line :)\n\n\\- Jenn on November 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHi Jenn I just wanted to say again how much I love this recipe! I have\nrecommended this recipe and your website over and over again to my friends.\nHope you and your family have a happy holidays!\n\n\\- Naya on November 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * I wanted to add some pumpkin spice liquor to this. Is it possible to do this with this recipe?\n\n\\- Ellie on November 24, 2015 Reply\n\n * Ellie, This bread is heavily spiced already. I’d be concerned that the pumpkin liquor would be overkill!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * What kind of adjustments do I need to make when baking at altitude (5300′)?\n\n\\- Coloradomom on November 24, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Nancy, While I’ve never baked at high altitude, here are some helpful guidelines: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/learn/high-altitude-baking.html\n\n\\- Jenn on November 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI live in Colorado and have made this many times filtering the recipe as is.\nAnd it comes out amazing.\n\n\\- Kristina on November 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is a wonderful recipe. My two loaves came out perfectly. Love the balance\nof flavors and it isn’t too sweet. Keeps well in the fridge and then reheat a\nfew slices in the toaster oven. I also made some cream cheese frosting for the\nside and my kids loved the combo.\n\n\\- Sara R. Rice on November 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nLast year my 16 year old son declared that this was the best pumpkin bread\never. It’s moist and flavorful. He even made the bread a few times by himself.\n\nThank you for sharing this recipe!\n\n\\- Linda on November 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * What a delicious looking recipe! I’m going to try it tonight but just have a large square cake pan – How would you suggest I adjust the cooking temp/time?\n\n\\- Larissa on November 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nJust came out if the oven – cooked it at 150°C fanbake for an hour and it was\nperfect :)\n\n\\- Larissa on November 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Larissa, It should be about the same; just keep an eye on it.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nHi Jenn,\n\nGreat recipe, thank you. I would like to make this without the refined sugar.\nAny suggestions of what I can use? Dates or mashed banana?\n\nThanks for the assistance.\n\nBest,\n\nLinda\n\n\\- Linda on November 20, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Linda, Unfortunately, there’s no good substitute for the sugar in this recipe. The bread is super moist, so I fear mashed fruit would turn it to mush. You can, however, cut back on the sugar by a good 1/2 cup.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 20, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is my very first time baking any kind of bread. This bread was very moist\nand delicious. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe.\n\n\\- Lorena on November 19, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this today and it tasted awesome! I had never made pumpkin bread before\nexcept from a box mix but this tasted way better. Served the bread to friends\nand they enjoyed as well. This recipe is a keeper. I’ll never go back to box\nmix again! Thanks\n\n\\- Chelle on November 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI assume you I will have to half the entire recipe if I only have one loaf\npan, correct?\n\n\\- April on November 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * That’s correct :)\n\n\\- Jenn on November 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Jenn – I’m excited to make this for Thanksgiving, but I also have only one loaf pan so I’m going to halve the recipe. Is the cook time the same for 1 loaf vs. 2? Thanks!\n\n\\- Emily Anderson on November 19, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Emily, Yes, it will be about the same. Enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 20, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made the bread last night and it was delish! I was hoping to use the recipe\nto make pumpkin muffins. Would any adjustment be needed?\n\n\\- Lindsay D on November 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Lindsay, Look up my pumpkin pecan crunch muffins, and feel free to omit the topping, although it is delicious :) http://www.onceuponachef.com/2010/10/pumpkin-pecan-crunch-muffins.html\n\n\\- Jenn on November 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThanks!!\n\n\\- Lindsay D on November 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nDelicious! Just cooled enough to try, it’s so good and moist. I can see many\nmore in the future.\n\n\\- Lisa Askew on November 15, 2015 Reply\n\n * I’m hoping this recipe turns out well!! I’m nervous about how little dough went into the pans... I’m used to having full pans when I put them into the oven instead of 1/3 full. Also, the dough is very thick... I live in Wyoming and I’m wondering if that will make a difference in how it bakes also.\n\n\\- Karen on November 14, 2015 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nAnother question: I made a double batch and I forgot to add two of the eggs.\nHow will that effect it? Not as moist?\n\n\\- Karen on November 15, 2015 Reply\n\n * It also won’t rise as well. Hope it turned out okay!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHow did it turn out? When my batter seems a bit too thick I add some milk to\nit and very quickly mix it just saw the batter loosens up a bit to the\nconsistency of batter that I’m normally used to. It works and I’ve never had\nany problems. The loaf comes out very moiste\n\n\\- Talin Baghdassarian on November 15, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nIt turned out pretty good! I made a double batch of what they said is two\nloafs. I used 1/3 butter, 1/3 margarine, 1/3 applesauce, only two eggs because\nI forgot that I didn’t add the other two. The baby shower I took it to\ndevoured it in 2 1/2 hours!!\n\n\\- Karen on November 15, 2015 Reply\n\n * Have you ever made this recipe using one bundt pan instead? Any adjustments necessary? Thanks!\n\n\\- Kchafin on November 14, 2015 Reply\n\n * Yes — and you will need to make adjustments. I will email you a recipe :)\n\n\\- Jenn on November 15, 2015 Reply\n\n * Uh oh- I made this on a whim and it’s baking now....in a bundt pan...\n\n\\- Chelsea on November 26, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis pumpkin loaf is excellent in every way: spicy (but not overly), moist\n(but not too oily), flavourful (not overpowered by pumpkin or other spices).\nWill make this again and again! I wrapped the second loaf in freezer paper\nthen a ziplock freezer bag, so I hope that the 2nd loaf tastes almost as good\nwithout degradation in the freezer!\n\n\\- maria on November 14, 2015 Reply\n\n * I would like to add fresh cranberries to this bread. Do you think this is a good idea? And how much should I use? Thanks Jenn!\n\n\\- Aileen on November 13, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Aileen, You could certainly try it but I worry they will add too much moisture — this is a very moist bread already. You might increase the flour by 1/2 cup.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 13, 2015 Reply\n\n * Can I bake these in mini loaf pans? Anything I need to do differently?\n\n\\- Beth Daniel on November 12, 2015 Reply\n\n * Yep, just reduce the cook time. I’d start checking around 35-40 min.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 14, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this last weekend and the family loved it! The spices really came\nthrough in this and we really like that. I think I found my new pumpkin bread\nrecipe.\n\n\\- Jeremy on November 12, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nExcellent pumpkin bread. Has that rich, old fashioned flavor.\n\n\\- Laurel on November 12, 2015 Reply\n\n * Do you think this would be okay to mail if it’s 2 day mail? I’m afraid of it spoiling.\n\n\\- Valerie on November 12, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Valerie, It keeps well for several days so it should be fine.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 12, 2015 Reply\n\n * Do not like cloves...can I substitute some ginger and/or all spice?\n\n\\- Carol Winkelman on November 10, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Carol, Good call to leave it out — the cloves are strong in this recipe. Ginger and allspice would both work :)\n\n\\- Jenn on November 10, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI love this recipe and make it at least once a month year round. I generally\ngive it to my kids for breakfast or a snack to bring to school and they love\nit. They don’t love banana bread or zucchini bread, but they can’t get enough\nof this pumpkin bread.\n\n\\- Kate on November 10, 2015 Reply\n\n * I’d just like to add that I adjusted the recipe by decreasing the sugar to 1 1/2 cups instead of 2 cups and liked it even better.\n\n\\- Kate on November 14, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Jenn! I’d like to make mini loaves. Can you suggest recipe alterations for that? Love your webiste and recipes!! Thanks.\n\n\\- Maureen on November 9, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Maureen, Just reduce the cook time; I’d start checking at 35-40 minutes. So glad you’re enjoying the site — thank you!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 9, 2015 Reply\n\n * How full do I fill the mini loaf pans?\n\n\\- Heather Brown on December 14, 2015 Reply\n\n * Heather, I would fill them so they are about 2/3’s of the way full.\n\n\\- Jenn on December 14, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nFabulous! Everyone loved it, even my picky 7 year old and 5 year old. They all\nasked for seconds. And some in the lunch box. And some for school snack. I\nthink I might give these as gifts this holiday season.\n\n\\- Lisa on November 8, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nDelicious! I reduced the sugar to 3/4 cup, and I made muffins instead of\nbread. My kids begged for seconds and thirds.\n\n\\- Tricia on November 8, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI meant I reduced the sugar to 1.5 cups. Sorry about that!\n\n\\- Tricia on November 8, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAmazing! Made a feel modifications and I must say, turned out fantastic! Super\nmoist. Only had one egg, so used a half cup vegi oil. Added Coconut oil and a\nbit of vanilla powder. Used half white sugar/brown sugar and added allspice\nand additional pumpkin spice that included ginger. Also added pecans!\n\n\\- Alisyn on November 7, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy son was in the NICU and I was trying to cure boredom. I made this for his\nnurses in the kitchen at the Ronald McDonald House. It was easy to make and\neveryone loved it! Thank you for the great recipe.\n\n\\- Sara on November 7, 2015 Reply\n\n * Sara, I’m glad everyone enjoyed it, and I really hope your son is okay.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 8, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this pumpkin bread yesterday, the only ingredient I changed was the\nbutter (I used oil) and it came out perfect and super moist. I mixed dry\ningredients in one bowl and wet in another then mixed all together and bake.\n\n\\- Ida on November 6, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis pumpkin bread is excellent! I did make a couple of small changes...I cut\nthe cloves back to 1/8 tsp, added 1/4 tsp ginger and reduced the nutmeg to 1/2\ntsp. Otherwise, I followed the directions exactly and it turned out great. My\nloaves did stick a bit, unfortunately, so when she says to heavily grease the\npan, heavily grease the pan and don’t just use Pam spray...use Crisco or some\nother kind of shortening. Thanks for a great recipe!\n\n\\- Peggy Jackson on November 5, 2015 Reply\n\n * 3 stars\n\nI made this bread last Sunday. Flavor was there but I feel it came out very\ndense...Almost like cake rather than bread\n\n\\- Sherrie on November 4, 2015 Reply\n\n * When I make it, I sift the flour and dry ingredients before adding to the rest of the mix...that should help and keep it from turning out so dense.\n\n\\- RGrady on November 5, 2015 Reply\n\n * Pumpkin bread is closer to pound cake. That’s why it is cake like.\n\n\\- Janice on November 11, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThe pumpkin bread was outstanding: true pumpkin flavor, perfect blend of\nspices and incredibly moist. And it couldn’t have been easier to make.\nDefinitely a keeper autumn recipe!\n\n\\- Jo Ann Natt on November 4, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI thought this bread was perfect as is. I wouldn’t change a thing. The only\nproblem I had is that it didn’t rise very much. Is this because my baking soda\nmight be old or can there be another reason?\n\nThat being said the flavor and texture was still great! My kids devoured it!\n\n\\- Courtney on November 4, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Courtney, Glad you liked the pumpkin bread. Did you use the correct size pans? It doesn’t really dome because it is more like cake than bread :)\n\n\\- Jenn on November 8, 2015 Reply\n\n * My pans are 9 x 4. That’s pretty close in size to the ones you used, isn’t it? The flavor and texture were still very good despite not rising. I may try using fresh baking soda next time to see if it makes any difference. They literally didn’t look like they rose at all.\n\n\\- Courtney on November 11, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Courtney, My pans are 8×4 (or 8-1/2 x 4-1/2) — it actually makes a big difference. Hope that helps :)\n\n\\- Jenn on November 11, 2015 Reply\n\n * Re: the baking soda, age does matter. It needs to be replaced every six months. Even at six months it has reduced effectiveness...I date the top of the container and add a bit more toward the end of the six months. Cooks Illustrated did a study and write up on it.\n\n\\- Rietta on November 14, 2015 Reply\n\n * hi, I want to try this recipe, however instead of canned pumpkin can use puree pumpkin home made? I have a big pumpkin that I want to use. Thank you.\n\n\\- isabel on November 4, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Isabel, You can but I can’t guarantee the results will be exactly the same, as the water content in your pumpkin might be different than canned pumpkin, which is always consistent.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 8, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI used fresh roasted pumpkin... the water content was higher making them very\nmoist (and delicious once refrigerated and set). The only thing I would change\nis the spice ratio... trying “pumpkin pie” spice next time!\n\n\\- Beth on November 8, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this last week and it was wonderful!! My husband loved it. I am looking\nforward to making it for Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing!\n\n\\- Gina on November 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI love this bread! I made it last night – it was devoured. My question — if I\nwere to make this in mini loaves to give as gifts, how long would I bake them?\nThank you!\n\n\\- Karen Hallam on November 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Karen, So glad it was a hit. I would start checking mini loaves around 35-40 minutes.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * 2 stars\n\nThis is bad. I added less cloves and still all you could smell are the cloves.\nShould only use one loaf pan. Two are way too thin.\n\n\\- Annette on November 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * 2 stars\n\nThis recipe was very disappointing. It was barely done after 90 minutes in the\noven and was so moist and sticky that it was almost impossible to slice. I was\nembarrassed to take it to a breakfast as I had promised. Most of it came home\nwith me. Some of the slices held together enough that I could toast them and\nthe flavor was delicious.\n\n\\- Betty Peeler on November 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * So sorry you had trouble with the recipe, Betty. I’m wondering, did you make any substitutions?\n\n\\- Jenn on November 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nYour first issue was making a recipe for the first time, and offering it to\nguests. Always make the recipe first prior to serving to guests. This recipe\nturned out great for me.\n\n\\- Juan R. on November 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * 2 stars\n\nSame here. I followed the directions exactly. It smelled wonderful but once\nsliced the top part looked like bread and the bottom half was smooth like it\nwas not done. I actually made it twice. Great flavor but after 60 to 75\nminutes if bake time it was not done.\n\n\\- Cozy on November 1, 2016 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI give this recipe 5 stars. This pumpkin bread had an excellent taste and was\nvery moist!\n\n\\- Sabrina H on November 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nThis pumpkin loaf is deliciously moist and flavorful. The recipe is easy and\nI’ve been making it around the holidays for two years now – it’s always a hit.\nI replaced some of the spices with my own blend and it’s still just as\nfragrant and delicious.\n\n\\- Stephanie on November 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nFirst, Thank for this recipe! My question is, can you freeze the bread, and if\nso, what is the best way to defrost it when you want it? Thank you. (:\n\n\\- Julie on November 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Julie, Yes it freezes beautifully. Simply defrost on the countertop.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * My first time trying this recipe, oh my goodness I will make this one from now on. I even forgot to cream butter and sugar ( put sugar in dry mixture) still turned out so good. Thank you for this awesome recipes\n\n\\- Sheila on November 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHow would you adjust cooking time for Mini loaves?\n\n\\- Nisha on November 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Nisha, I would start checking at 35-40 minutes.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’ve been making this pumpkin bread for a while now, and it’s my favorite\nrecipe. Not only it’s simple and easy but it tastes great. My two toddlers\nlove this bread and because they end up eating most of it, I modify this for\nhealth reasons and personal preference. I only use brown sugar and 1 cup\ninstead of 2. I also use 1/2 of recommended clove and nutmeg because I don’t\nlike their overwhelming taste and at the end after I mix all the flour\nmixture, if the batter is a bit thick, I add 2-3 tablespoons of milk to it and\nwhisk it quickly. I also double the baking powder and add a tad of vanilla to\nit. During this season, this bread is a staple in our home.\n\n\\- Talin Baghdassarian on November 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * Smells wonderful. Added walnuts and substituted half dark brown sugar for the white sugar. Yummy!\n\n\\- Patti Holden on October 31, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThanks for the recipe. We are living in Brussels, Belgium and can’t find pure\npumpkin puree. We only found Pumpkin pie mix. It says it contains sugar and\nspices. Any thoughts on whether or not to add the recommend amounts of sugar\nand spices. We thank you from Brussels!\n\n\\- John Richer on October 31, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi John, It’s hard to say since I don’t know how much sugar is in the mixture, but I would say cut back on the sugar by 1/2 cup, and reduce the spices by about 25%. The recipe is pretty forgiving so it should work :)\n\n\\- Jenn on November 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI am so glad I read the reviews and decided to go with less sugar only using\nhalf of the amount.. Half brown and half white sugar. I made a mistake and\nbought pumpkin pie mix instead of the plain pumpkin. I noticed it after I had\nput it in sugar butter mixture. Well it turned out to be very good anyway. But\ntomorrow I plan on making it again using regular pumpkin .? Also had no\nproblem of it grumbling or coming out of the pan. I did butter and flour for\nbaking pans. I let it cool for about 30 minutes and then cut it while it was\nstill warm. Served to about 15 people and they all raved about it, I couldn’t\nbelieve it . This is definitely a keeper.\n\n\\- Marlene Bray on October 31, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWonderfully moist and full of flavor. The fragrance when the loaves are baking\nis as delicious as the bread.\n\n\\- Diana on October 30, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAbsolutely delicious. Followed the recipe exactly. It’s our new family\nfavorite!\n\n\\- Jane on October 30, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHi! This recipe looks amazing, and I definitely want to try it, but do you\nthink it would still be just as good if I substitute Oil for applesauce and\nWhole wheat flour for white flour? And if I add dried cranberries? Thanks so\nmuch!!!\n\n\\- Masha on October 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Masha, I definitely wouldn’t substitute the butter, although you can cut it back by a few tablespoons. Maybe try half whole wheat flour? And cranberries will work :)\n\n\\- Jenn on October 30, 2015 Reply\n\n * If you do you’ll need some oil – usually it’s advised to only substitute half with applesauce and the other half oil. Otherwise you’ll never get it out of the pan.\n\n\\- Kia on October 30, 2015 Reply\n\n * How do you get the loaf breads moist and cooked all the way through??\n\n\\- Jodi on October 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Jodi, Have you tried this bread? It is incredibly moist.\n\n\\- Jenn on October 30, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nBest pumpkin loaf ever and so easy to make. Thank you.\n\n\\- lucysky on October 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * I can’t wait to try this recipe. My husband loves pumpkin bread1 I love your website!\n\n\\- CynthiaT on October 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAbsolutely amazing pumpkin bread! I followed the recipe exactly, but made\nmuffins instead and I was rewarded with the most wonderfully moist pumpkin\nmuffins I’ve ever had! They didn’t have the heaviness of some quick breads and\nthe pumpkin flavor and spices were perfect without being overwhelming.\n\n\\- Sally Kolarik on October 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is by far the best pumpkin bread recipe ever! It comes out perfectly\nevery single time I make it. And it’s simple quick and easy!\n\n\\- cbowles on October 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * Your pumpkin recipe is delicious, moist and full of flavor. Recipe makes two, so I am sharing with friends! I am making pumpkin muffins every week, perfect for lunch, and snacking at work! (You emailed the perfect bake time) Thank you for sharing your recipes and spreading your joy of cooking. Warmly, Donna\n\n\\- Donna on October 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy teenageers love this with chocolate chips added!! We have given it as gifts\nalso and the recipe is always requested. We love it!\n\n\\- Susan R on October 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’ve made the delicious pumpkin bread a few times. Everyone that I have served\nit too loves it. My question – Is it suppose to rise? Mine never does.\n\n\\- Eileen on October 28, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Eileen, It’s more cake-like than bread-like, so it won’t rise a lot. If you want to get a bit more rise out of it, add 1/2 cup more flour.\n\n\\- Jenn on October 28, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThanks for the recipe, I added 3/4 cup raisins ,3/4 cup unsweetened\napplesauce. It was amazing\n\n\\- Tadine on October 28, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nDelicious! I used fresh pumpkin and substituted whole wheat flour for half the\namount called for. Thank you for sharing your grandmother’s recipe!\n\n\\- Carol Ann on October 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis pumpkin bread was delicious I added about a cup and a half of pecans also\nI will make it again for my friends thank you\n\n\\- Tena Horne on October 26, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi I can’t wait to try this recipe but J have one quick question... Can you use hard boiled eggs instead of regular eggs?\n\n\\- Emily Musgrove on October 26, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Emily, Hard boiled eggs will not work. Sorry!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 26, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWonderful classic recipe. I follow it precisely. Last time I made it, I\ndecided to add some raisins that I let soak in a 5 hour vanilla bath.\nErmergerd! Heaven!\n\n\\- marie on October 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI randomly found this website as I was browsing looking for pumpkin bread.\nThis was the first time I have ever made any kind of “bread” and WOW am I\namazed. It is sooooo delicious! It’s only fair to write a review since all of\nyou other reviews are so helpful! I made a loaf as well as muffins and I’m\nplanning on making this for loved ones ;) hugs!\n\n\\- Jasmin on October 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * I am going to make this today, and I was wondering, because I have a kitchen aid stand mixer, if to use the whisk or paddle attachment. I have seen various recipes with the paddle attachment but I don’t know if the concept refers to this recipe too, and I am very excited to make it!\n\n\\- Regan on October 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Regan, I would use the paddle attachment. Enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMade this last night and it was just wonderful. Made one loaf for a friend\nwho’s recovering from surgery and the other for us. Only one exception, I did\n3 tea. of pumpkin pie spice. I don’t care for ginger or cloves. Loved the\nwonderful smell that filled my house and the great texture!\n\n\\- Wanda Testerman on October 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nTried the pumpkin bread recipe but used Namaste Gluten free flour with good\nresults....thank you for a great recipe...will add to my recipe box\n\n\\- Maggie Belgie on October 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHi Jenn, Thank you for the wonderful recipe. The taste is awesome, only it is\na bit too sweet for me .Next time I have to cut back on the sugar . Can I\ndouble or triple the recipe? Also, why did the bread not come out smooth on\ntop but it had cracked :-( What did I do wrong? How do I prevent the bread\nfrom cracking?\n\n\\- Lily on October 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Lily, It’s fine to double the recipe and cut back on the sugar a bit. Not sure why it cracked but it’s okay if it does — many loaf breads do.\n\n\\- Jenn on October 30, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nTHESE ARE AMAZING! I had just about 1 and a half cups of sugar on hand, so I\nput in a squeeze of honey, too, and I had used about a quarter cup of the can\nof pumpkin for another recipe last night, so I added a bit of vanilla Greek\nyogurt to supplement the missing pumpkin.\n\n\\- Sandy on October 24, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nJust made this pumpkin bread!! NO Words! It is sooo moist! I was going to make\nyour recipe & another just to compare, but I don’t want to make the other! I\nam about to make another batch of mini loaves from your recipe, to take to\nwork! Hmm now I need to check out your other recipes! LOL! Great Work!\n\n\\- Deja on October 23, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nDelicious! This is a very good recipe and I would recommend it to anyone\nlooking for a recipe with butter instead of oil.\n\n\\- Kathryn on October 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made your pumpkin bread for a Canadian Thanksgiving dinner and it was such a\nhit! Everyone was raving about it ! Thank you for sharing :)\n\n\\- Naz on October 20, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this last night and I think the butter just makes it absolutely\nawesome.\n\n\\- Nichole Hall on October 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * Can I put chocolate chips in this?\n\n\\- riley on October 16, 2015 Reply\n\n * Sure!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 16, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAbsolutely delicious! I followed the recipe to a T and the two loaves came out\nperfect (not to mention my house smelled so good!). My family and I loved it.\n\n\\- TC on October 12, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nEveryone loves this one, I make it with your cream cheese frosting on the\nside. To the cream cheese frosting I add 1 tbsp. buttermilk at the end.\n\n\\- Julie on October 8, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made a few adjustments to this recipe and it was, for my taste, flawless. I\nused one cup of brown sugar and one cup of white sugar, and also added 1.5\nteaspoons of vanilla extract (I just love vanilla and pumpkin together). I\nhaven’t made this recipe exactly as it’s written, so I can’t attest to it\nexcept for with the few changes I made. Wow, it was absolutely amazing. It is\nheavily spiced, but nothing says Autumn to me like rich spices and tons of\nwarm flavor. I oiled my loaf pans and lined the bottoms with parchment paper\nand I had no problem whatsoever with sticking! When I first took the loaves\nout of the oven and tried to cut a piece off, it was crumbly. I let the rest\nof it cool completely and cutting was easy and I had very little crumbling.\nThanks for the great recipe!\n\n\\- Shannon on October 7, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThanks so much for the parchment paper tip. Mine stuck and I was so\ndisappointed that they weren’t as pretty as they were yummy!\n\n\\- Jane on October 24, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nCan I substitute the canned pumpkin for real pumpkin? Is so, Would I use the\nsame amount as if it was canned pumpkin? I’m not really a baker, but I want to\nstart and I have pumpkins that have grown in my backyard and wanted to attempt\nbaking something and this looks so good!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 5, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Jenn, I probably wouldn’t substitute fresh pumpkin in this recipe. I worry that the water content would differ from that of canned pumpkin, and that will greatly affect the consistency of the bread. Sorry!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 6, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nYou can use fresh pumpkin. I do it every year. Once your pumpkin is roasted\nuse a flour sack towel and squeeze out all of the extra liquid you can and\nthen use it as you would canned pumpkin. Just make sure you squeeze out as\nmuch liquid as you can.\n\n\\- Brandy on October 6, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAwesome! Thank you for letting me know this. I would not have done that. Thank\nyou!!!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 8, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis came out fantastic!! I made it with real pumpkin and also with canned\npumpkin. Both ways were very good. I do have to say though the batch with real\npumpkin was a little bit more moist. I will be making this again! Thanks!!\n\n\\- Jenn on October 14, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI just made this, it’s delicious!! The house smells great so it was a long\nhour wait :-) my whole family loved it! Thanks for sharing!\n\n\\- Sarah on September 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis was a huge hit – at home and at work. Moist, full of flavour, looked as\nnice as it tasted. I added a cinnamon glaze and some golden raisins, but would\nbe just as tasty as written. No idea how it tasted the next day – it was\ndevoured that quickly! Will definitely be making this again. Thanks for\nsharing such a great recipe.\n\n\\- Marlene on September 24, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is the recipe I’ve been looking for! I was able to make a perfect batch\nfor my family, and then I made a Gluten Free version for myself. I simply\nsubstituted my favorite blend of GF flours for the 2 cups of regular flour.\nThe exact texture and flavor I’ve been looking for.\n\n\\- P Severson on September 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * Can I make this as muffins, or can I make it in a glass pyrex pan, or can I make it in a bundt pan? I don’t have loaf pans. Thanks.\n\n\\- Brisa on September 16, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Brisa, I would make it as muffins or in a glass pyrex; I’m worried it will stick in a bundt pan. You’ll need to adjust the cook time, especially for muffins, so definitely keep an eye on it.\n\n\\- Jenn on September 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHi, just a follow up. I made half of the recipe in a loaf pan as described and\nhalf in a regular muffin tin (11 muffins). The texture of the muffins is not\ngood but the loaf came out perfectly. I will continue to use this recipe with\na loaf pan as you have described here. By the way, I decreased the sugar to\n1.5 cups and I still found the texture and taste to be excellent.\n\n\\- Brisa on October 29, 2015 Reply\n\n * Can I use pumpkin spice instead of the spices outlined in the recipe? If so, then how much?\n\n\\- R on September 16, 2015 Reply\n\n * Unfortunately, I haven’t tried it so I can’t recommend it. Sorry!\n\n\\- Jenn on September 17, 2015 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nI used pumpkin spice instead of the individual spices and it turned out great!\nInstead of 1 teaspoon of each spice I used 3 teaspoons of pumpkin spice.\n\nThe recipe was super delicious but next time I may try it with a little less\nsugar as it was fairly sweet! Definitely being added to my recipe box though!\n\n\\- Kate on September 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI used 3 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice and it tasted wonderful!\n\n\\- Kate on October 4, 2015 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nTurned out great. I think a little less spice would make it perfect for me. I\nadded a cream cheese frosting and tiny gingerbread men for decoration. Perfect\nfor afternoon tea.\n\n\\- Stephanie on September 6, 2015 Reply\n\n * Has anyone doubled this or frozen it.?\n\n\\- Danica on September 3, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis freezes beautifully. I had it in the freezer for about 6 months and the\nmuffins I baked up with it were perfect!\n\n\\- Kia on September 13, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI was skeptical about trying this recipe, but I am glad I did. It is perfect!\nI bring this during the holidays to parties and get asked for the recipe.\n\n\\- Sarah on September 1, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nOMG this bread was so stinking good, two loaves didn’t last but maybe three\ndays between just me and my husband!! Getting ready to make some more. I did\nalter it for my chocolate loving husband by adding chocolate chips, but I\npersonally found it best without the chocolate. Great coffee bread!!!!\n\n\\- Tiffany on August 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * It doesn’t last long in my house either...2 days tops and it’s only four of us.\n\n\\- RGrady on August 28, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nIt’s looking for something comforting to make for gipsy and stumbled on to\nyour sites made this bread.by far the best pumpkin bread recipes have found to\ndate. I will use this as a staple each fall for certain.thanks for passing it\non\n\n\\- Jessica on August 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis has become a staple in my home. This pumpkin bread is so moist and\ndelicious!! Everyone loves it and can’t get enough of it.\n\n\\- Tammy Taber on August 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThanks for the recipe, have been looking for a long time for a pumpkin bread\nthat I can actually cook the middle of the bread without over baking the rest\nof it. Hubby says he will get fat eating so much of the bread!\n\n\\- Janet on August 10, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’ve tried several pumpkin bread recipes but this is by far the best\ntasting....and it’s so easy to follow. I discovered the recipe last fall and\nsince then, I have made it too many times to count, for neighbors, church bake\nsales, family members, and even for my sons’ teachers. It sold out for a month\nstraight at each of our bake sales. It’s so moist and flavorable. I make it\nevery chance I get. Glad I finally found a winner!\n\n\\- RGrady on June 27, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this pumpkin bread on numerous occasions and it always comes out moist\nand very tasty. I love it. Thanks for sharing.\n\n\\- Ewa on May 31, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is a wonderful recipe. The bread comes out nice, moist, and flavorful, it\nisn’t very sweet either which is perfect. It had the house smelling wonderful.\nAll around good recipe. I made it for date, but he cancelled his loss...more\nfor me. :)\n\nThis will be a recipe I will use for years to come (I’m only 27, but am trying\nto create tried and true recipe bank for myself). Thank you for this recipe\nits awesome!!\n\n\\- Christina on May 16, 2015 Reply\n\n * On the pumpkin bread, it states 2 loaf pans, but can I use mini loaf pans at about 5 by 3′′ each? If so how many per recipe, 2, 3 or ?\n\nThank you\n\n\\- Karyl on May 12, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Karyl, It’s fine to use mini loaf pans — I’m guessing you’d need 3 or 4 but can’t say for sure since I haven’t tried it. You’ll also need to reduce the cooking time; I’d start checking after 45 minutes.\n\n\\- Jenn on May 13, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMade this for my family, and we loved it! Great classic, moist, just savory\nenough, easy to prepare recipe for pumpkin bread. Good for breakfast, snacks,\nyou can even toast it and it will be great. Will definitely make again\n\n\\- Abigail S on May 9, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis was the best pumpkin bread my family has ever eaten! I used a Pampered\nChef stone 4 loaf pan and baked the bread for 50 minutes. Also, based of the\nreviews I used 1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of nutmeg, 1/2 tsp of cloves. It\nwas amazing!\n\n\\- Mendy on April 26, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this bread for Easter brunch, and I have to say it was the definitely a\nshow stopper. My family put out a dish of cream cheese to spread on it and it\nwas really pretty good. The creaminess blended very nicely with the robust\nspices. I myself had a hard time staying out of it, for I had about 10 pieces,\nand I’m not exaggerating. I overeat on these occasions. My friend asked me for\nthe recipe and said she really liked it. I always find that in pumpkin recipes\nit pays to double the amount of cinnamon, so I did. It was very profound in\nthe bread. I also did 1 1/2 cups of sugar instead of two and it was perfectly\nsweet. Thank you so much for making this day special by sharing this recipe\nwith us!\n\n\\- Heidi on April 5, 2015 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nI made this recipe today, and it turned out great! My 4 and 2 year old really\nenjoyed baking with me. The only thing I’d change is the amount of cloves.\nOther then that, it’s delicious. [:\n\n\\- Ashley on April 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI really enjoyed this pumpkin bread. I love how you included a picture of your\ngrandmother’s recipe. Those are truly cherished memories. I did add dried\ncranberries. I love them in pumpkin bread.\n\n\\- Michele B on March 25, 2015 Reply\n\n * An excellent idea. Thanks for the suggestion.\n\n\\- lucysky on October 15, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy husband, who has previously not enjoyed pumpkin bread, absolutely loved\nthis! We may have eaten the entire loaf in one day! By far my favorite pumpkin\nbread. I love all the big spice flavor.\n\n\\- Courtney T on March 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nThis bread was very good! My 2-year-old enjoyed helping me make it, and we\nadded tiny chocolate chips which were able to stay suspended in the batter and\nnot all sink to the bottom like regular chips would.\n\n\\- Christine S on March 20, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI think this pumpkin bread is spectacular. My son inhaled it. I brought a loaf\nin to work, and it was devoured within minutes. Thanks for sharing this great\nrecipe!!\n\n\\- Carrie on March 19, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nOMG, the pumpkin bread is out of this world. I only used 1 and 1/4 C sugar\notherwise followed the directions.\n\n\\- Susan on March 5, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI have made this pumpkin bread four times already, and every time, it has been\na big hit with my family and me. Considering that I have been baking for more\nthan 40 years, adopting this recipe as my favorite pumpkin bread recipe says a\nlot! I am so glad that I discovered your site and your newsletter, Jenn — you\nare a blessing!\n\n\\- Joanne on March 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * Thank you, Joanne. That is so nice to read :)\n\n\\- Jenn on March 2, 2015 Reply\n\n * Any adjustments for high altitude? I’m at 5,280 feet (Colorado).\n\n\\- Jeannie on February 22, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Jeannine, I don’t have any experience with high altitude baking, but you will likely need to make some adjustments. Here’s a good guide: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipe/high-altitude-baking.html\n\n\\- Jenn on February 23, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’ve made this pumpkin bread twice so far and it has been a hit especially\nwith my toddlers. The first time, I followed the directions exactly as shown\non this site, and it came out very good. However, based on personal\npreference, I made some adjustments to it for the 2nd time. I’m not a big fan\nof cloves and nutmeg so I only used 1/4 teaspoon of each and because my\nchildren eat it too, I reduced sugar from 2 cups to 1 cup. It tasted awesome!\nAs for complaints that it crumbles, etc., I haven’t had that. I oil the pan,\nput a parchment paper underneath and flour the paper and the walls lightly.\nAfter 75 minutes of baking, let it sit for 30 minutes and by turning the pan\nupside down, the loaf just slides out. Then I let it sit for couple of more\nhours to cool down completely. I highly recommend this recipe.\n\n\\- Talin on February 21, 2015 Reply\n\n * Jennifer...I am going to bake the pumpkin bread this afternoon... if I wanted to add chocolate chips, what amount should I use?\n\n\\- Diana on February 21, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Diana, I would probably use about a cup.\n\n\\- Jenn on February 21, 2015 Reply\n\n * I cannot get tinned pumpkin. How can I prepare fresh pumpkin for this recipe?\n\n\\- Suzanne on February 20, 2015 Reply\n\n * Hi Suzanne, I would follow this recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/pumpkin-puree-recipe.html\n\n\\- Jenn on February 21, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this recipe last night. My family Loved it, including my picky toddler.\nI have been baking my entire life and this loaf has a beautiful, moist\nconsistency. I substituted coconut oil for the margarine and added walnuts..\nit was amazing! I knew it would be as the original recipe looks very used\nindeed!! Always a good sign! Thanks for sharing your family recipe..\n\n\\- Lesley Petras on February 20, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’ve tried a few pumpkin bread recipes and this is by far the best in my\nopinion. My kids love it and I always add it to their lunchboxes. Thanks,\nJenn!!!\n\n\\- Tara on February 8, 2015 Reply\n\n * 1 stars\n\nThe flavor was good, like any pumpkin bread. But the texture was awful. I\nbaked it in muffin pans and I only got 9 whole muffins out of 24. The rest of\nthem just crumbled to pieces. I’m supposed to take them to an event, but\nthat’s not going to happen. I doubled the recipe and it only made 24 muffins\nand one loaf. I hope the loaf will come out of the pan without falling apart.\nOverall, I feel like I wasted my time and money using this recipe. I’ll go\nback to my old recipe.\n\n\\- Cheryl on January 31, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nDelicious.\n\n\\- ann on January 18, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’ve searched high and low for a great pumpkin bread recipe for years. Many\nhave been good, but none of them have been great until now! I love this\nrecipe. The loaves are moist, pumpkin-y, and the balance of spices is perfect.\nI added some walnuts to the recipe because my family loves nuts. Both loaves\nwere gone in a single day.\n\nI sprayed the loaf pans with cooking spray and put a parchment paper cut out\non on the bottom of the pan out of habit. They were easy to remove from the\npans and didn’t stick. One pan had a non-stick coating and one didn’t. No\nproblems removing the loaf from either pan.\n\n\\- Annette on January 15, 2015 Reply\n\n * 1 stars\n\nVery crumbly. Texture was off. Cloves and nutmeg were too strong. I have made\nseveral pumpkin breads, this was my least favorite.\n\n\\- martha on January 12, 2015 Reply\n\n * 3 stars\n\nI think the pans should be greased and floured. I made 1 loaf and 8 mini\nloaves and everyone came out with no bottom. They were good and still eatable,\nbut I could not give them away as planned.\n\n\\- Janice D on December 30, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nExcellent recipe! Everyone that’s tasted it has asked me for more. I added\nchopped walnuts and raisins to the batter just before baking.\n\n\\- Bonnie on December 27, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHello!\n\nI’ve made this once in loaf pans and it was exquisite! Wondering if I can make\nthe recipe in one big bundt cake pan? Has anyone tried this ?\n\n\\- Trina on December 27, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Trina, I think it should work. If you try it, please come back and let us know how it turns out :)\n\n\\- Jenn on December 27, 2014 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nI made it in a bundt with fresh cooked & pureed pumpkin- it needed the full 75\nminutes but came out great. Only thing is it stuck...a lot. I think I would\nseriously flour before doing it again. Has anyone done cupcakes? Tips on the\nsuper stickiness? (by the way, the deliciousness made up for the crumbles)\n\n\\- Kristina on January 6, 2015 Reply\n\n * I am going to make it today using gluten free flour, here’s hoping it is still good. I will let you know.\n\n\\- Denise on December 26, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nFantastic recipe! I did use pumpkin that I had harvested and froze. Turns out\nfine. If worried about extra liquid, stain through cheese cloth. I did not and\nstill turns out very well. Thanks for the recipe.\n\n\\- Virginia on December 23, 2014 Reply\n\n * I am wondering if I can make this recipe ahead in any sort of way, and still get great results? I need the bread for in a few days but want to get my baking done asap. Do the loaves freeze well? How would you refresh the frozen bread? Is it possible to prep the ‘dough’ before baking it? Thanks so much!\n\n\\- Brooke on December 21, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Brooke, These loaves do freeze well so you can bake them ahead of time. (They also stay moist for several days so that might not even be necessary.) Also, the dough must be baked immediately after mixed.\n\n\\- Jenn on December 22, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nOh my gosh, this is heaven. Takes like pumpkin pie in bread form. I just baked\nit, and I’m not sure it will even be cool before it’s all gone! Can’t wait to\ntry even more recipes!\n\n\\- Michelle on December 20, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWonderfully delicious! We have made this recipe with fresh chopped cranberries\nand walnuts, or with chocolate chips, my sons personal favorite, and all have\nbeen received with rave reviews! Many thanks!!!\n\n\\- julianna on December 19, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI have some lovely pumpkins that need eaten up – this recipe looks wonderful.\nCan I substitute fresh pureed pumpkin for the canned? Same amount?\n\n\\- Kristina on December 19, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Kristina, I can’t guarantee it will come out exactly the same because the consistency/water content might be different than canned but it should work.\n\n\\- Jenn on December 19, 2014 Reply\n\n * Thank you! I’ll give it a try & let you know how it turns out. Happy Holidays!\n\n\\- Kristina on December 19, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is the best pumpkin bread or muffins. Add a cream cheese frosting to the\nmuffins.\n\n\\- Amanda on December 15, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAbsolutely the most delicious pumpkin bread I’ve ever made! It was moist, full\nof flavor, and cooked up beautifully!! I made it exactly according to the\nrecipe...the only difference was that it only took about 57 minutes in my\noven. I brought it into work and everyone raved!!! Can’t wait to try other\nrecipes on your site...I’m hooked!\n\n\\- Jenny on December 15, 2014 Reply\n\n * 1 stars\n\nI followed this pumpkin bread recipe to the T and it crumbled when we tried to\ntake it out of the pan. Is oil or water forgotten in this recipe? I just\nsearched other pumpkin bread recipes and yours is the only one that doesn’t\nuse any water or oil in the ingredients.\n\n\\- Joy on December 14, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Joy, Butter is used in place of oil. I suggest trying it again, and be sure to let it cool sufficiently before removing it from the pan.\n\n\\- Jenn on December 18, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWhat did you grease your pan with? Did you sufficiently grease the pan? A\ncouple of years ago I bought two new loaf pans because I was having problems\nwith things sticking to my old pans. Maybe it’s the pans?? The other thing you\ncould do is to line the bottom of the loaf pan with parchment paper...and make\nsure you let it cool prior to removing. I would heartily recommend trying this\nrecipe again, as it is by far the best pumpkin recipe I’ve ever baked. I have\nseveral requests from my coworkers and family members to make more this\nweekend! Don’t give up...\n\n\\- Jenny on December 18, 2014 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nI find breads/cakes turn out best when I use room temp ingredients mixed in\nthe proper order. If you moved too quickly, didn’t thoroughly mix or added\nadditions all at once instead of 1/3 at a time you can end up with crumbly\nbread. Using bread flour and fresh eggs also improves texture. For this recipe\nI reduced the granulated sugar by 1/2 cup and added conf. sugar as a topping.\n\n\\- Di on April 26, 2015 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy kids LOVE this bread! They are picky, so I omitted the cloves and it worked\nfabulously!\n\n\\- Kelly on December 13, 2014 Reply\n\n * Could pecans be added? I like my pumpkin bread with nuts.\n\n\\- Craig Hebert on December 11, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Craig, Yes, but I would chop the nuts pretty small. This is a very moist and cake-like bread; the nuts might make it hard to slice.\n\n\\- Jenn on December 12, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nLight, fluffy, moist, and flavorful. If you are concerned about all that\nbutter, you can substitute 1/2 cup oil and they are still delicious.\n\nNext time I will add a little ginger, since I missed it.\n\n\\- Colleen on December 11, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy kids have been really sick and won’t eat hardly anything. I made these\nearly this morning and oh boy they went to town on this bread! I’m glad they\nfinally ate something and that they really liked it.\n\n\\- Tiffany Arceo on December 10, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis is the recipe that got me hooked on your blog! I have made at least a\ndozen loaves. It is without a doubt the quintessential pumpkin bread. Moist,\nperfectly seasoned, turns out beautifully every time. I’ve made it for\nteachers and family with rave reviews from all and requests for the recipe. I\nhave tried many pumpkin bread recipes over the years, but this is hands-down\nthe best!!!\n\n\\- Paige on December 9, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nSo yummy!This is rich and cake like and a definite keeper. I had a lot of\npumpkin purée and increased the recipe by 1.5. Made 2 9×5 loaves and 6 muffins\nand I did cut back on some of the sugar too, and it was still sweet enough.\nLove the butter flavor with the pumpkin.\n\n\\- Julie Croxton on December 8, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI just finished baking these loaves and they came out perfect! Not to mention\nthe sweet smell filling my home. This is a gem of a recipe. Thanks for sharing\n\n\\- Janine on December 7, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nloved this bread. I added chocolate chips and it was fantastic! thanks so\nmuch.\n\n\\- Rosemary Heller on December 6, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis pumkin bread fits every criteria for me, I love butter based quick\nbreads, this one is the best. Moist flavorful, just right. I add chopped\npecans to the top of the batter once in the pan, and it looks spectacular.\nThere is never a crumb left when I make this recipe.\n\n\\- Stormie Sucharski on December 6, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWhat if I made mini pumpkin loafs, would the bake time be the same? Also do\nyou make a cream cheese frosting or glaze?\n\n\\- Kristina Wong on December 5, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Kristina, It depends on the size of the loaf pans, but I’d start checking after 30-35 minutes. I don’t use a frosting for these — they are plenty sweet as is. Hope you enjoy!\n\n\\- Jenn on December 7, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made this recipe several times this fall. I did not change a thing! Followed\nthe recipe as shown. I shared this bread and I have a loaf frozen for my son\nwhen he is home for Christmas.\n\n\\- Holly Mack on December 4, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI substituted quinoa flour, reduced the sugar to just < 1/4 c, blended dates\nand molasses with the cooked pumpkin leftover from Halloween and sprinkled\npumpkin seeds on the top before baking. I really like the spice profile.\nDelicious. And easy to freeze if wrapped well. I've made ahead for over the\nholidays. Thanks Jenn. Don't remember how I initially found your site, but its\na go-to for recipe ideas now.\n\n\\- Barb on December 3, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nSpent my 20s, 30s and 40s searching for the perfect pumpkin bread recipe and\nmy search is finally over. Texture and taste is the best I’ve ever had and\nthis recipe is so quick and easy! The bonus is it makes two loaves. Who can\njust have one loaf for a house full of boys?! Only two changes: I ran out of\nwhite sugar so I had to use 1 cup of brown sugar for the white sugar. Also, I\ndon’t like cloves so I left those out. Thank you, Jennifer!\n\n\\- Jodie on November 29, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMy family LOVED this!! Made it twice in two weeks. I didn’t have two cake loaf\npans, so I used a 9×13 pan instead and baked 5 minutes less. Turned out\ngreat!!! Everyone loved how moist it was. Even my Dad, who does not like\ndesserts, had two servings. Thanks again for another great recipe, Jenn!!!\n\n\\- Jackie on November 27, 2014 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nAfter reading a previous review, I halved the nutmeg and cloves, and I am very\nhappy with the results – the warmth of the spice was there but was not\noverwhelming. My family loved the bread and agreed that the full teaspoon of\nnutmeg and cloves would have been too much.\n\nNext time I think I will put a little shy of the 2 cups sugar in the bread, it\nwas just a little over sweet for my taste.\n\n\\- Kathryn Barrie on November 27, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis bread was made for thanksgiving this year and was by far the best recipe\nI have came across. My mom and I plan on making it every year now!\n\n\\- kimberly on November 26, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nNo one else in family likes pumpkin pi so I’ve been looking for an easy\npumpkin ‘something’ to add to the Thanksgiving table. This bread is so good\nI’ll be lucky if I have any left for the big day tomorrow.\n\nJust a few comments for others trying this recipe for the first time (I made\nno modifications to the recipe as posted): — My loaves rose very sluggishly at\nfirst, so much so that I was sure I had a dud in my oven. Eventually the\nloaves rose to the occasion! — My loaves baked to perfection about 10 minutes\nfaster than called for in the recipe. I was afraid they might be undercooked\neven tho the tester came out clean. If I had let them go the full time they\nwould have been ruined. — The only change I made was to increase the spices–\nusing my own pumpkin pie spice mix with ginger. The result is I won’t be\nmissing the taste of pumpkin pie tomorrow ;-) .\n\n–\n\n\\- sue on November 26, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nMade this bread the other night for the first time. It’s the best I have ever\ntasted. I added a pecan crumble topping to one of the loaves and it was a big\nhit. . making more tonight to freeze.\n\nThank you Jen for a great recipe.\n\n\\- Heather on November 25, 2014 Reply\n\n * 3 stars\n\nLove the texture etc., however for my taste, the recipe has too much cloves\nand nutmeg. When I make this again, and I will, I will use 1/2 the amount of\nthose 2 spices. Too overbearing. I personally enjoy the pumpkin taste more..\nAlso, watch the baking time, mine was done in 60 minutes.\n\n\\- Beth on November 24, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHi, Delicious flavor!! I added a 1/4 C Choc Chips, too. Only issue, was that\nit began to crumble after cooled. It is quite possible I mixed it to fast&long\nwith my kitchen aid mixer. would that cause it to be more of a cake than a\nbread?\n\n\\- patty dykstra on November 24, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Patty, This bread is definitely more cake-like and delicate, which is probably why it fell apart with the added chocolate chips. You didn’t do anything wrong with mixing it; that’s just the nature of it.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 24, 2014 Reply\n\n * Try adding in a package of reese’s peanut butter chips and some pecans. Sends it over the top.\n\n\\- Sharon Knorr on November 24, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI add 1/2 cup bourbon soaked raisins (soak raisins in bourbon for 24 hours) to\nthis recipe. Everyone loves it!\n\n\\- Shannon on November 23, 2014 Reply\n\n * Have you ever added nuts and/or raisins to this recipe?\n\n\\- Pam on November 22, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Pam. I haven’t but I’m sure it’d be good :)\n\n\\- Jenn on November 22, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Jenn, I can’t wait to try this recipe! Can light brown sugar be substituted for granulated? Thanks very much!\n\n\\- Paula on November 22, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Paula, Unfortunately, I don’t think brown sugar will work in this recipe. Sorry!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 22, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI put 1/2 C white and 1/2 cup brown sugar & it was amazing! My kids loved\neverything about this recipe! The spices are perfect! I made 2 recipes in one\nday & put mini chocolate chips in the 2nd recipe!\n\n\\- Tracy on December 21, 2014 Reply\n\n * Making pumkin bread but have two different size loaf pans. Does it matter\n\n\\- Janice on November 19, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Janice, It depends; what size are the pans?\n\n\\- Jenn on November 19, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nEXCELLENT! TASTY, MOIST AND DELICIOUS!\n\n\\- Lenetta McCollum on November 18, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI have been baking 40 years and this is the best pumpkin bread recipe I have\never made. Thank you.\n\n\\- Carla on November 18, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made the recipe a second time but halved the sugar. It is still very good,\nso I recommend doing so if you are looking to cut back on the sweetness a bit.\n\n\\- Leslie on November 16, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWhat a great, forgiving recipe! I accidentally added the sugar to the dry\ningredients instead of creaming it with the butter. Still light and delicious!\n\n\\- Ann on November 16, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI’ve tried this recipe a couple of times and it has always turned out\nbeautifully. The family favorite was when I baked them in a muffin pan. Thanks\nfor sharing!\n\n\\- Kim on November 15, 2014 Reply\n\n * Did you modify the baking time when you did this?\n\n\\- Erika on November 17, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nFor the mini muffins about 15 minutes, the full sized about 25.\n\n\\- Kim on November 18, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nAbsolutely wonderful – light, tender and delicious. My favorite pumpkin bread\never, and the only one I’m making from now on.\n\n\\- Vicki Frederick on November 15, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nWhat are the nutritional facts please?\n\n\\- Keri on November 10, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Keri, They have been posted underneath the recipe. Hope that helps!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 11, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nExcellent recipe! I traded out the butter for organic coconut oil. I used\napplesauce instead of eggs–local raw honey in place of sugar. This seriously\nis the best bread I’ve ever made and it’s so easy to make! Thank you for\npublishing this recipe for us!!\n\n\\- Vanessa on November 9, 2014 Reply\n\n * My daughter (who just had my first grandchild – a girl!) eats very healthy – so when you substitute how much coconut oil? How much raw honey? How much applesauce? Thank you for your reply.\n\n\\- Sandie on November 10, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Sandie! I used 3/4 c coconut oil and 1.5 c raw honey. I used 2/3 c. Applesauce. Good luck! Cheers to healthy eating ;)\n\n\\- Vanessa on November 14, 2014 Reply\n\n * How could you possibly know that its an excellent recipe when you’ve made so many substitutions?! Coconut oil and honey DO NOT taste the same as butter and sugar! Argh!\n\n\\- Leah on November 13, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Leah! Thank you for your input! I won’t dare review another recipe ever again unless I use every single ingredient that is listed. I’m a blasphemous person for even considering the notion that there may be people in my household that cannot eat certain foods. Mea culpa.\n\n\\- Vanessa on November 14, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nHi Vanessa,\n\nI want to thank you for your healthy modifications. This recipe is very good.\n\n\\- Lisa on November 15, 2014 Reply\n\n * Thank you for the healthy subst. measurements!! Will try.\n\n\\- Sherri on November 26, 2014\n\n * I also would like to thank you for your blasphemous review! Very helpful as I am looking for a recipe for my 3 year old who is severely allergic to eggs.\n\n\\- Rose on November 20, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nExcellent recipe! I added a crumble topping of butter, flour and brown sugar\nas well.\n\n\\- Leslie on November 9, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThat crumble topping sounds delicious. Would you put it on after it bakes or\nbefore it goes into the oven?\n\n\\- Lisa on November 20, 2014 Reply\n\n * Can I bake both loaves of the Pumpkin Bread at the same time?\n\n\\- Carolyn Gaynor on November 8, 2014 Reply\n\n * Yes, definitely.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 8, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nLove this recipe using butter instead of oil. This is now my “go to” recipe\nfor pumpkin bread.\n\n\\- Lois on November 6, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI came across this recipe earlier today because I had the urge to bake\nsomething. It is remarkable! I don’t usually like pumpkin bread too much, but\nthis is divine :). It has such a great flavor–I made it exactly as the recipe\nis written (I divided it up between one 8×4 pan and 2 mini loaves). My mini\nloaves took about 40 minutes to bake.\n\n\\- Melissa F. on November 5, 2014 Reply\n\n * I have 5×3 mini loaf pans. How do I adjust the cooking time?\n\n\\- Laura on November 3, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Laura, It’s hard to say exactly, but I’d start checking after 35-40 minutes.\n\n\\- Jenn on November 3, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI made the pumpkin bread using this recipe, and although I didn’t have cloves\nor nutmeg it was absolutely amazing.\n\n\\- heba on November 1, 2014 Reply\n\n * INSTEAD OF BUTTER, CAN YOU USE MARGIN???\n\n\\- AMBER on October 28, 2014 Reply\n\n * Hi Amber, I haven’t tried it myself but it should work; just be sure the margarine is unsalted.\n\n\\- Jenn on October 29, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis pumpkin bread lives up to all the great reviews. Someone commented on how\nit seemed like you could put the whole batch in one pan. That is because the\npan size is NOT a standard 9×5. What’s recommended is a SMALLER loaf pan.\nThanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!\n\n\\- GeeGee on October 23, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI doubled this recipe to make extra for family and my husbands work. It has\nbeen a huge it! I’ve already gotten requests for more!\n\n\\- Kelley on October 3, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nJust made this last night. As always simple recipe but so delicious. Sent some\nto work with my husband. His co-workers loved it. Thanks Jenn!\n\n\\- Laura D on September 27, 2014 Reply\n\n * My boss made her version (could it be the same?) this past week and it was outstanding...she had some streusel on top and it just made it all the more wonderful.\n\n\\- robin on September 27, 2014 Reply\n\n * Do you ever use gluten free flours? Wondering if I can use a Bob’s Mill flour I’ve got in this recipe.\n\nThanks!\n\n\\- Jen Pacher on September 19, 2014 Reply\n\n * 4 stars\n\nI substituted coconut oil for the canola oil and doubled the cinnamon. I\nomitted the sugar completely. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out without the\nsugar, but it tasted good with a little bit of butter and honey spread on the\ntop. My loaf cooked in 55 mins in a 175 degree Celsius fan-forced oven. (I\nlive in Australia). Couldn’t really taste the pumpkin (used fresh cooked\npumpkin). I added the raisins and substituted pecan nuts for the walnuts. I’m\ngoing to try the recipe with double the pumpkin and omitting the oil, as\nanother reviewer has done.\n\nGreat website Jen. Very well illustrated.\n\n\\- Susan on August 22, 2014 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nThis bread is so delicious. Each fall I buy a pumpkin and bake it and keep the\npumpkin puree in the freezer. This recipe is a great way to use the pumpkin. I\ndrizzle icing on top of a loaf for a dessert. Freezes well.\n\n\\- karen on July 17, 2014 Reply\n\n * Perfect! My kids gobbled it up!\n\n\\- Kelly on May 29, 2014 Reply\n\n * I was wondering if you can use pumpking pie spice and if so at what measurement?\n\n\\- Jennifer on May 28, 2014 Reply\n\n * I added less sugar 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 stevia, I also used butternut squash as no store actually stocked pumpkin, I also used 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of plain flour. When using fresh pumpkin best to steam it 12 minutes in microwave, blend with a stick blender, then give it 3 more minutes to concentrate the puree. Although the colour wasn’t as intense as the one depicted yet it still looked and tasted great. Perhaps the addition of pumpkins seeds, nuts and raisens, would enhance the texture. The family loved the recipe – thank you\n\n\\- mike on January 12, 2014 Reply\n\n * Why not put the seeds in as well, for a crunchy wholemeal texture?\n\nCan you use butternut squash in place of pumpkin, and stevia extract\n\n\\- Mike on January 10, 2014 Reply\n\n * Very sweet and delicious! Not too difficult to make and the whole family enjoyed it. We took the loaves out a little bit early (10 minutes or so), because we tested them when they started to look ready, so I recommend keeping an eye on them toward the end. I used fresh pumpkin in about the same amount and it turned out great! The texture was perfect. I will definitely try more recipes from here.\n\n\\- Samantha on January 9, 2014 Reply\n\n * This was the best pumpkin bread ever. I gave some to friends they are loved itand and want the recipe.\n\nIt was a huge success and it the so moist and tasty. Thank you again,\n\n\\- Diana on November 26, 2013 Reply\n\n * Jenn, Just watched the instructional clip and it’s beautiful! I always try to include my Betsy in our baking endeavors and this is one of our favorites. However, especially with this reciepe, it always ends with Betsy sticking her hand in the batter and me chasing her out of the kitchen. You are an inspiration! Much love, Molly\n\n\\- Molly on November 22, 2013 Reply\n\n * lol. smart girl...the batter is the best part :) xo\n\n\\- Jenn on November 22, 2013 Reply\n\n * This sounds wonderful and I going to make. Do you think I can make them in the aluminum throw away bread pans?\n\nThank you, and thank you for such delicious recipes and the effort you put\ninto them.\n\n\\- Diana on November 22, 2013 Reply\n\n * Hi Diana, I’ve never tried it but don’t see why not. Hope you enjoy it and please come back and tell me how it turns out!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 22, 2013 Reply\n\n * I just watched your video. Your kids are adorable and it was so nice to see them helping you with this recipe. I have all my ingredients out on the counter as I type this so I can make your pumpkin bread recipe for gifting at Thanksgiving. Thank you for a great recipe and I hate to admit that I think it is replacing my old stand by! I made the same recipe in muffin format, so know how good it is going to be.\n\n\\- Karen T on November 21, 2013 Reply\n\n * Thank you, Karen! Hope you enjoy it as muffins as the muffins :)\n\n\\- Jenn on November 21, 2013 Reply\n\n * The pumpkin bread recipe: can I sub applesauce for the butter? Can I sub Splenda for the sugar? Can I sub SOME whole wheat flour for the white flour? thank you very much.\n\n\\- Lynne on November 21, 2013 Reply\n\n * Hi Lynne, Unfortunately I’ve never tried this recipe with those substitutions. You could try but the texture might be strange and it would taste like an entirely different bread. Sorry!!\n\n\\- Jenn on November 21, 2013 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nI used half whole wheat and half white flours. The taste and texture were\nmarvelous. I also substituted raw agave for some of the honey. Only problem\nwas the bottoms stuck to my pans even though I used Pam. Next time will try\nparchment paper. I’ve made a lot of pumpkin bread but this was the tastiest!\n\n\\- Mary on November 16, 2014 Reply\n\n * Making this for a gift this year. Made the muffin version, and they are to die for...so know the bread will be just as welcome as a gift! Thanks and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Jenn.\n\n\\- Karen T on November 20, 2013 Reply\n\n * Made this a couple weeks ago. Delicious. The loaves didn’t puff up as much as I thought they would. Seemed like I might get away with putting it all in one pan. But still great pumpkin bread. My go to recipe now.\n\n\\- Rebekah on November 8, 2013 Reply\n\n * Delicious!!!! Made one loaf and the rest mini- muffins for my kids and they gobbled them up. I also made a frosting with cream cheese, vanilla, pumpkin spice a little confectioners sugar then added whip cream to it. Love your recipes\n\n\\- Loretta on September 1, 2013 Reply\n\n * Love this recipe! It also works great as cupcakes. Put batter in lined cupcake tins and bake at 325 degrees fro 35-45 minutes.\n\nIf you want a delicious frosting combo, whip up a quick maple butter cream\n(it’s to die for!).\n\nMaple Buttercream: 1/4 c. butter (softened) 4 oz. cream cheese 1/2 lb powdered\nsugar 1 tsp. maple extract\n\nCombine butter and cream cheese. Add maple extract and slowly add powdered\nsugar until you reach a desirable consistency. If the frosting is too thick,\nadd a small splash of milk to thin it out.\n\n\\- Jen on April 12, 2013 Reply\n\n * That sounds delicious, Jen. Thanks for sharing the buttercream recipe.\n\n\\- Jenn on April 12, 2013 Reply\n\n * This is perfect! I wouldn’t change a thing!\n\n\\- Grace on March 9, 2013 Reply\n\n * i just made this one.but why mine is very soft? and the color not orange like your pic? but the taste is amazing. we dont have can pumpkin so i use fresh pumpkin. i bake them and then mash them.the rest is completely the same like the recipes. thanks for sharing...\n\n\\- mala on February 8, 2013 Reply\n\n * Hi Mala, Yours is probably soft because you used fresh pumpkin, which has more water content.\n\n\\- Jenn on February 8, 2013 Reply\n\n * can i use coconut oil instead of the butter in this recipe to make it lactose free?\n\n\\- tara on December 2, 2012 Reply\n\n * Hi Tara, I wish I could be more helpful but I can’t say for sure how this would turn out. I have no experience baking with coconut oil.\n\n\\- Jenn on December 3, 2012 Reply\n\n * 5 stars\n\nCoconut oil works fine- I used about 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1/4 canola, and I\nwill experiment with using less oil.\n\n\\- ERP on October 26, 2014 Reply\n\n * Absolutely perfect pumpkin bread. Thank you so much! I’ve also tried a few of your other recipes, just wonderful!\n\n\\- Pauline on November 23, 2012 Reply\n\n * This pumpkin bread was absolutely the best! It was done to perfection after exactly 65 minutes and so simple to make. It didn’t last long at our house ... am already thinking about making it again! Thanks for all the great recipes ... I love how they are presented with the stories, pictures, and helpful instructions.\n\n\\- Terri on October 26, 2012 Reply\n\n * This is the best pumpkin bread I’ve found too! I also love to add in 2 cups of chocolate chips for an amazing Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread!!\n\n\\- Mandy Burkhart on October 2, 2012 Reply\n\n * I love pumpkin bread but dislike pumpkin pie. I’ve tried using apple sauce for half of the butter/oil part and it was pretty successful.\n\n\\- Karen O on June 24, 2012 Reply\n\n * Still my favorite Pumpkin Bread recipe. I love how moist it is.\n\n\\- Linda S on June 20, 2012 Reply\n\n * I couldn’t resist adding chocolate chips, yummy!\n\n\\- Mary Thompson on June 20, 2012 Reply\n\n * I added the grated rind of one large orange because it was there. Good choice.\n\n\\- shar on June 20, 2012 Reply\n\n * I made this and I added white chocolate chips – it was perfect!!\n\n\\- Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes on June 20, 2012 Reply\n\n * Pumpkin bread is amazing! I usually use w/f flour and it tastes SOO GOOD! I love to add choc. chips for an extra surprise!\n\n\\- Jennifer on May 21, 2012 Reply\n\n * My husband loves this bread!\n\n\\- Carissa on March 8, 2012 Reply\n\n * My family LOVES this recipe. My 6 yr old, picky eater especially. Because he could eat this bread, or the muffin version everyday if I let him, I wanted to bump up the nutrition (the entire can of nutrient rich pureed pumpkin is a fantastic start!) so I replaced 1/2 cup sugar & 1/2 stick of butter with unsweetened applesauce without compromising texture or flavor. Also, 4 Tbsp. of ground flax added some fiber and healthy Omega 3’s. This recipe will be one we pass down and enjoy for generations!\n\n\\- Jennifer on March 5, 2012 Reply\n\n * I love all things pumpkin! This looks good and will try this out!\n\n\\- Pinky Sade on March 4, 2012 Reply\n\n * The BEST pumpkin bread! Never look for another pumpkin bread recipe again!\n\n\\- Sarah on March 3, 2012 Reply\n\n * My quest for the perfect pumpkin bread has officially ended—this is it! This bread is so moist and tender and perfectly spiced. I’ve made the loaf recipe and the muffin variation elsewhere on the site, and both were gobbled up by my family members. Further proof that those tattered, splattered old recipes from Mom’s recipe box are the best!\n\n\\- Allie on March 3, 2012 Reply\n\n * I adore all things pumpkin, especially pumpkin bread. This is my new favorite pumpkin bread recipe!\n\n\\- Delene on March 2, 2012 Reply\n\n * My favorite pumpkin bread recipe. I like to throw in some chopped walnuts and dried cranberries to get a little something extra in it. :) Thanks for sharing, love the original recipe – my family has several in a similar condition!\n\n\\- Victoria on March 1, 2012 Reply\n\n * I cut the sugar in 1/2 and thought it turned out perfect!\n\n\\- rodney on March 1, 2012 Reply\n\n * This was absolutely the best pumpkin bread I’ve ever had!!\n\n\\- Julie on March 1, 2012 Reply\n\n * I am a bread person and this is one for the books\n\n\\- MARIA on March 1, 2012 Reply\n\n * Thie recipe is AWESOME! It was easy and fun to make with my kids! And my house smelled SO good for days after we baked!! Delicious!\n\n\\- Jeanine on March 1, 2012 Reply\n\n * Sounds really good! The older, well-used recipes are always the best, so I’m definitely giving this one a try :)\n\n\\- Amy Bridgford on March 1, 2012 Reply\n\n * This was delicious, very moist.\n\n\\- Linda S on March 1, 2012 Reply\n\n * My favorite pumpkin bread recipe. Won’t use another.\n\n\\- Sarah whalen on March 1, 2012 Reply\n\n * This sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it. It has a lot of sugar in it. I wonder if it would turn out OK with less sugar?\n\n\\- Libby on January 26, 2012 Reply\n\n * Hi Libby, You’re right, it does have a lot of sugar. Unfortunately, that’s what makes it so good :) You could cut it a bit (maybe by 1/4 cup), but changing the recipe too much will alter the taste and texture. Hope that helps!\n\n\\- Jenn on January 26, 2012 Reply\n\n * I am a gourmet cook and I also bake. I MUST SAY this pumpkin bread was AMAZING. I did notice that I had to cook it an additional 35 minutes but everyone’s oven is different. I used the bitterknife test(and a little more pumkin). I MUST TELL YOU that I substituted 1 cup of King Arthur’s whole wheat flour,with the additional 1 cup of white flour. This stuff was amazing and it freezes well also!\n\n\\- Lisa Pearl on January 5, 2012 Reply\n\n * I love this recipe (and this blog!) but I found that this cake did not bake all the way through. I used the exact ingredients down to the pumpkin and it was still doughy in the center even after I baked it a bit longer. Maybe the pumpkin was a bit too watery? Or maybe I should have used a higher temperature?\n\nThe taste was fantastic though (I could eat the batter by itself... but I\nwon’t.)\n\n\\- S on March 25, 2011 Reply\n\n * S, It might be your oven temperature that’s off. Have you tried calibrating it?\n\n\\- Jenn on August 16, 2013 Reply\n\n * I made the pumpkin bread as muffins tonight. 350 degree oven for 20 minutes and they were perfect. I made 18 (fairly large) muffins out of this recipe.\n\n\\- Wendy on October 11, 2010 Reply\n\n * I have been wanting to make this bread for some time. Today, my daughter said she wanted to make muffins, so I wanted to see if this recipe could be used for muffins rather than bread. If so, are there easy modifications to make in terms of temperature and cooking time? Thanks!\n\n\\- Wendy on August 29, 2010 Reply\n\n * I love old family recipes that show their use over the years! Pumpkin bread is my weakness, but I may throw in some Trader Joes glazed pecans I have lying in my kitchen cabinet :) thanks for sharing!\n\n\\- Chris on November 2, 2009 Reply\n\n * Incredible recipe! Disappeared at work in less than 30 minutes.\n\n\\- Nicole on October 30, 2009 Reply\n\n * Okay- found your blog today and from now on, I will be a daily reader. Love your recipes, love your photos, love what you do! Keep these recipes coming please :)\n\n\\- Danielle Foster on October 30, 2009 Reply\n\n * This pumpkin bread was incredible. Thanks!\n\n\\- Rob on October 29, 2009 Reply\n\n * This bread was delicious, almost like pumpkin cake. It had the perfect balance of spices that were flavorful but not overwhelming. Make sure you let it cool completely before cutting it – I was impatient and cut it while it was still warm and it was very crumbly. After I let the rest cool completely, I was able to cut it in thick slices without it crumbling.\n\n\\- Heather on October 15, 2009 Reply\n\n * i baked your pumpkin bread recipe. they’re so moist and delicious..and simple. mine didn’t rise as high but i think one of my baking dishes was slightly larger (pampered chef dish). thanks!\n\n\\- brandy on October 8, 2009 Reply\n\n * Hi Jennifer, I made the pumpkin bread and gave it to Robinson Barracks ES/MS and Patch HS front office (I have one child in each school). The ladies loved it and I told them where to get the recipe. It was very tasty and the smell was wonderful.\n\n\\- Tamyla on October 5, 2009 Reply\n\n * My family absolutely loved this! 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Now's the time for pumpkin bread, don't you think?", "Most people use canned puréed pumpkin for baking recipes like this because of the consistent results. Although if you want, you can easily roast a sugar pumpkin, butternut squash, or kabocha pumpkin for its purée. You'll get more roasted and caramelized flavor that way. Steaming or boiling also works, though you'll miss the extra flavor from the roasting.", "Not all pumpkins are equal when it comes to cooking! Those large carving pumpkins? Probably best left to carving, and maybe salvaging the seeds to roast.", "Want to make your own pumpkin purée? It's easy! All you have to do is cut a small sugar pumpkin (or kabocha or butternut squash) in half horizontally and scrape out the seeds and stringy insides. Place the pumpkin halves cut side down on a lined baking sheet, and bake at 350°F until soft, about 45 minutes to an hour.", "Once the pumpkin has cooled, scoop out the flesh and use it in any recipe that calls for pumpkin purée. Freeze whatever is left over for future use.", "If you are working with pumpkin pieces instead of a whole pumpkin, roast or boil them until tender, then remove and discard the skin.", "This pumpkin bread recipe is quite adaptable to different types of pumpkin purée and spice mixes. We took an old recipe from Fannie Farmer as a base and have made several changes to it over the years.", "We have also made a lovely optional glaze for the pumpkin bread —with orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, and powdered sugar.", "Mix-ins: The recipe calls for optional pecans or walnuts. You can also add a half cup of chocolate chips or dried, sweetened cranberries. Add a tablespoon of grated fresh ginger if you want more of a gingerbread flavor.", "Sweeteners: We are using white sugar with added molasses. You can sub those out with 1 1/4 cup of packed dark brown sugar, or sub the molasses with dark honey.", "Butter or oil: The original Fanny Farmer recipe used 1/2 cup of oil. We love the flavor that melted butter brings to this bread, but you can easily use olive oil, or a combination. You can also use melted coconut oil.", "Flax eggs: Looking for an option to the eggs? You can use flax eggs instead—flaxseeds whisked together in water. (Here's how.)", "Life most loaf cakes, this one freezes quite well unglazed. Wrap it first in plastic wrap, then in foil. Freeze for up to three months.", "Don't have molasses? You can sub the 1 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoon of molasses with 1 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar, packed.", "To make your own pumpkin purée, cut a small sugar pumpkin in half horizontally. Use a large metal spoon to scrape out the seeds and stringy stuff.", "Place the pumpkin halves cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F until soft, about 45 minutes to an hour. Cool, scoop out the flesh. Measure out 1 cup of puree for this recipes and freeze whatever you don't use for future use. Or, if you are working with pumpkin pieces, roast, boil, or steam them until tender, then remove and discard the skin.", "Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Put in the middle rack of the oven. Butter the insides of a 4x8-inch loaf pan.", "Mix together pumpkin purée, sugar, the melted butter, beaten eggs, 1/4 cup of water, molasses, and orange zest (if using) in a separate bowl.", "Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined and there is no more dry flour in the batter.", "Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 45 to 60 minutes (depending on your oven and the color of your loaf pan—dark pans cook the contents more quickly than light pans), or until a tester poked in the center of the loaf comes out clean.", "Then run a blunt dinner knife around the edges of the pumpkin bread to gently separate it from the pan. Invert it to loosen it from the pan and put the loaf on a rack to cool completely.", "If using the glaze, whisk together in a medium bowl the powdered sugar, orange juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth. If too thick, add a little more juice. If too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.", "Wait until the pumpkin bread has cooled completely before drizzling with glaze or slicing. Tip: use a serrated knife to slice. Fewer crumbs that way!", "Servings: 8 to 10 Amount per serving Calories\| 304 % Daily Value* Total Fat 15g\| 19% Saturated Fat 6g\| 32% Cholesterol 61mg\| 20% Sodium 250mg\| 11% Total Carbohydrate 40g\| 14% Dietary Fiber 2g\| 7% Total Sugars 22g Protein 4g Vitamin C 1mg\| 6% Calcium 28mg\| 2% Iron 2mg\| 10% Potassium 140mg\| 3% The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.", "Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. 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Now's the time for pumpkin bread, don't you think?\n\n## Video: How to Make Pumpkin Bread\n\n1:17\n\n### Pumpkin Bread\n\n## The Best Pumpkin for Pumpkin Bread\n\nMost people use canned puréed pumpkin for baking recipes like this because of\nthe consistent results. Although if you want, you can easily roast a sugar\npumpkin, butternut squash, or kabocha pumpkin for its purée. You'll get more\nroasted and caramelized flavor that way. Steaming or boiling also works,\nthough you'll miss the extra flavor from the roasting.\n\n## Can I Cook With a Halloween Pumpkin?\n\nNot all pumpkins are equal when it comes to cooking! Those large carving\npumpkins? Probably best left to carving, and maybe salvaging the seeds to\nroast.\n\nJack-o-lantern pumpkins are raised more for their durability than for their\ntaste.\n\nElise Bauer\n\n## How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Purée\n\nWant to make your own pumpkin purée? It's easy! All you have to do is cut a\nsmall sugar pumpkin (or kabocha or butternut squash) in half horizontally and\nscrape out the seeds and stringy insides. Place the pumpkin halves cut side\ndown on a lined baking sheet, and bake at 350°F until soft, about 45 minutes\nto an hour.\n\nOnce the pumpkin has cooled, scoop out the flesh and use it in any recipe that\ncalls for pumpkin purée. Freeze whatever is left over for future use.\n\nIf you are working with pumpkin pieces instead of a whole pumpkin, roast or\nboil them until tender, then remove and discard the skin.\n\n## Ways to Adapt This Pumpkin Bread Recipe\n\nThis pumpkin bread recipe is quite adaptable to different types of pumpkin\npurée and spice mixes. We took an old recipe from Fannie Farmer as a base and\nhave made several changes to it over the years.\n\nWe have also made a lovely optional glaze for the pumpkin bread —with orange\njuice, orange zest, vanilla, and powdered sugar.\n\nHere are some ways you can adapt this recipe:\n\n * Mix-ins: The recipe calls for optional pecans or walnuts. You can also add a half cup of chocolate chips or dried, sweetened cranberries. Add a tablespoon of grated fresh ginger if you want more of a gingerbread flavor.\n * Sweeteners: We are using white sugar with added molasses. You can sub those out with 1 1/4 cup of packed dark brown sugar, or sub the molasses with dark honey.\n * Butter or oil: The original Fanny Farmer recipe used 1/2 cup of oil. We love the flavor that melted butter brings to this bread, but you can easily use olive oil, or a combination. You can also use melted coconut oil.\n * Flax eggs: Looking for an option to the eggs? You can use flax eggs instead—flaxseeds whisked together in water. (Here's how.)\n\n## Make-Ahead and Freeze\n\nLife most loaf cakes, this one freezes quite well unglazed. Wrap it first in\nplastic wrap, then in foil. Freeze for up to three months.\n\n## More Great Pumpkin Recipes:\n\n * Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread\n * Pumpkin Pie\n * Pumpkin Waffles\n * Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Cheesecake\n * Pumpkin Biscotti\n\nFeatured Video\n\n## Pumpkin Bread\n\nPrep Time 15 mins\n\nCook Time 45 mins\n\nTotal Time 60 mins\n\nServings 8 to 10 servings\n\nYield 1 loaf\n\nYou can easily double this recipe. If using the glaze, there is enough glaze\nfor two pumpkin bread loafs.\n\nDon't have molasses? You can sub the 1 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoon of molasses\nwith 1 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar, packed.\n\n### Ingredients\n\nFor the pumpkin bread:\n\n * 1 1/2 cups (200g) all-purpose flour\n\n * 1/2 teaspoon salt\n\n * 1 teaspoon baking soda\n\n * 1 teaspoon ground ginger\n\n * 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon\n\n * 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg\n\n * 1/2 teaspoon allspice\n\n * 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree, store-bought or homemade\n\n * 1 cup (200g) sugar\n\n * 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, melted\n\n * 2 large eggs, beaten\n\n * 1/4 cup water\n\n * 2 teaspoons molasses\n\n * 1 teaspoon orange zest, optional\n\n * 1/2 cup (65g) chopped pecans or walnuts, optional\n\nFor the orange glaze (optional):\n\n * 1 cup powdered sugar\n\n * 2 tablespoons orange juice\n\n * 1 teaspoon orange zest\n\n### Method\n\n 1. Make the homemade pumpkin puree (optional):\n\nTo make your own pumpkin purée, cut a small sugar pumpkin in half\nhorizontally. Use a large metal spoon to scrape out the seeds and stringy\nstuff.\n\nPlace the pumpkin halves cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at\n350°F until soft, about 45 minutes to an hour. Cool, scoop out the flesh.\nMeasure out 1 cup of puree for this recipes and freeze whatever you don't use\nfor future use. Or, if you are working with pumpkin pieces, roast, boil, or\nsteam them until tender, then remove and discard the skin.\n\n 2. Preheat oven and prepare loaf pan:\n\nPreheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Put in the middle rack of the oven. Butter\nthe insides of a 4x8-inch loaf pan.\n\n 3. Whisk the dry ingredients:\n\nWhisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg,\nand allspice in a large bowl.\n\nElise Bauer\n\n 4. Combine the wet ingredients:\n\nMix together pumpkin purée, sugar, the melted butter, beaten eggs, 1/4 cup of\nwater, molasses, and orange zest (if using) in a separate bowl.\n\nElise Bauer\n\n 5. Make the batter:\n\nAdd the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined\nand there is no more dry flour in the batter.\n\nDo not overmix! If adding chopped pecans or walnuts, stir them in.\n\nElise Bauer\n\n 6. Bake:\n\nPour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (180°C)\nfor 45 to 60 minutes (depending on your oven and the color of your loaf\npan—dark pans cook the contents more quickly than light pans), or until a\ntester poked in the center of the loaf comes out clean.\n\nElise Bauer\n\n 7. Remove from pan and cool completely:\n\nRemove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.\n\nThen run a blunt dinner knife around the edges of the pumpkin bread to gently\nseparate it from the pan. Invert it to loosen it from the pan and put the loaf\non a rack to cool completely.\n\nElise Bauer\n\n 8. Glaze:\n\nIf using the glaze, whisk together in a medium bowl the powdered sugar, orange\njuice, zest, and vanilla until smooth. If too thick, add a little more juice.\nIf too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.\n\nWait until the pumpkin bread has cooled completely before drizzling with glaze\nor slicing. Tip: use a serrated knife to slice. Fewer crumbs that way!\n\nNutrition Facts (per serving) \n--- \n304\| Calories \n15g\| Fat \n40g\| Carbs \n4g\| Protein \n \nShow Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label\n\n×\n\nNutrition Facts \n--- \nServings: 8 to 10 \nAmount per serving \nCalories\| 304 \n% Daily Value* \nTotal Fat 15g\| 19% \nSaturated Fat 6g\| 32% \nCholesterol 61mg\| 20% \nSodium 250mg\| 11% \nTotal Carbohydrate 40g\| 14% \nDietary Fiber 2g\| 7% \nTotal Sugars 22g \nProtein 4g \nVitamin C 1mg\| 6% \nCalcium 28mg\| 2% \nIron 2mg\| 10% \nPotassium 140mg\| 3% \nThe % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. \n \nNutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be\nconsidered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are\ngiven, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. 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96,371	How To Write Meaningful Lyrics	To start write meaningful lyrics, choose a subject that means a lot to you so that it’s easy to speak from the heart. Then, brainstorm about the topic, writing down words and phrases that come to mind when you think of the subject. Once you have a list, narrow it down to a few words or phrases to make them the focal point of the song, and make connections between the words that you choose. From there, you can begin forming the rest of the song!	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One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by bringing your audience inside the world of your song—showing them a scene unfolding—instead of simply telling them how the singer feels.", "Writing lyrics that “show—don’t tell” is one of the basics of songwriting, and is one of the first things taught in almost every songwriting class. But for many songwriters, it’s easier to write lyrics that state how the singer feels. For example: “My heart is filled with happiness”; or, “I’m lonely and my heart is broken.” But while these statements clearly express what the singer is feeling, these types of statements don’t typically evoke emotion in the listener.", "By incorporating three elements—action, imagery, and detail—into your verse lyrics, you can write lyrics that tell a story. Note that this tool is primarily intended for verse lyrics. In songs containing choruses, the chorus lyrics tend to be more general. Their function is to be a summation of the concept and to hammer home the title. Telling the story is the domain of the verses.", "You might recall from elementary school that verbs are figures of speech that convey action or doing. By incorporating action words you ensure that you are avoiding simply stating feelings.", "An easy way to include action is to identify the emotion you are hoping to evoke then ask yourself, “What would a person do if he or she were feeling this?”", "Instead of saying, “I’m missing you and my heart is broken,” you might write lines that show what missing someone and being heartbroken looks like.", "Note that the first lyric examples never actually stated, “I miss you,” or “My heart is broken.” Nor did the second examples say, “I’m in love,” or “I’m happy.” They didn’t need to—because by “seeing” what the person in the song is doing the listeners are able to surmise how he or she feels.", "To master the tool of incorporating action it can help to imagine you’re writing the script for a video, and the actors’ actions will be based solely on the words of your lyric. If you write, “my heart is breaking,” you have not told the actress what she is supposed to do to show this.", "A listener cannot “see” what it looks like when a heart breaks. But if you write, “She fell to her knees as he packed his bag, and tears ran down her face”—this is something a listener can visualize. The actress knows that she is supposed to fall to her knees and cry.", "Imagery refers to things that be can seen. Words that convey images are nouns. Note that some nouns—such as “heartache,” “sadness,” “happiness,” and “joy”—do not represent things that are tangible. They are descriptions of emotional states. Effective use of imagery entails including words that describe things that can be seen or touched.", "While you cannot see “heartbroken,” you can see the images and actions that convey that a person is heartbroken. For instance:", "The inclusion of these images help to show that the character in the song is heartbroken. The listeners are better able to empathize with the character’s emotional state because the lyric allows them to envision the character and the items around them, as well as the action taking place.", "By including tangible items in your lyrics—things such as: furniture, clothing, a car, a house, a specific place, food, and other concrete nouns, you enable your audience to enter your song.", "Detail is the third component that will help you to show what is occurring—instead of telling how the singer or character in the song feels. By including adjectives and adverbs—or adjectival and adverbial phrases—you further describe the scene, allowing your listener to visualize it more clearly. The inclusion of detail also contributes to making your lyric unique and distinctive.", "He falls to his knees and lays flowers on her grave – or – He falls to his knees on the cold, muddy ground and lays white lilies from her garden on her grave", "She sits in his chair and wipes her tears with a tissue – or – She sits in his old rocking chair and wipes bitter tears with a wet, crumpled Kleenex", "He kisses her photo – or – He kisses the photo he took of her laughing that weekend they went camping at Reelfoot Lake", "She could turn every head when she walked in the room She was the prettiest girl I’d ever seen More beautiful than any words could ever say Like she’d stepped right out of my wildest dream", "She had a jet-black ponytail That curled around a butterfly tattoo Black stilletto heels, white string bikini top And eyes that could make a sky turn blue", "Incorporating brand names (i.e., Ray-Ban, Levis, Calvin Klein) and the names of businesses (i.e., McDonald’s, Walmart, Dairy Queen) can be an excellent way to infuse details into your lyrics. For example, countless songs have mentioned brands of cars such as Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Cadillac, and Mercedes- Benz——but is it legal? No—but you won’t be sued as long as you present the product or business in a positive light. Your song essentially becomes a free commercial.", "Specifying a time when the action is taking place can help you to tell a story—instead of telling how the singer feels. A line of lyric such as, “It was 3 AM on a rainy winter night” almost demands that you continue the story—to describe what happened next.", "Placing the character in a specific location is an additional tool that can help you to tell a story. Knowing where the action is taking place can also make it easier to include detail. Is the character in his or her bed? On a roller coaster? In a supermarket? At a nightclub? In an airport? At a restaurant? In a cabin in the woods?", "There are no rules in songwriting, and I’m not implying that you should never tell how you feel in a lyric. Countless songs have become hits without the benefit of this tool. But it’s an important tool to have in your proverbial toolbox.", "Detailed stories filled with “pictures” are the cornerstone of the lyrics of Nashville’s current hits—but as you can see from the lyrics referenced above, this tool can help set your songs apart in every genre. Infusing your lyrics with A: action, I: imagery, and D: detail can be the ticket to deliver your lyrics to your listeners’ hearts—and your career to the next level.", "Jason Blume is the author of This Business of Songwriting and 6 Steps to Songwriting Success (Billboard Books). His songs are on three Grammy-nominated albums and have sold more than 50,000,000 copies. One of only a few writers to ever have singles on the pop, country, and R&B charts, all at the same time—his songs have been recorded by artists including Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, the Gipsy Kings, Jesse McCartney, and country stars including Collin Raye (6 cuts), the Oak Ridge Boys, Steve Azar, and John Berry (“Change My Mind,” a top 5 single that earned a BMI “Million-Aire” Award for garnering more than one million airplays). In the past eighteen months he’s had three top-10 singles and a “Gold” record in Europe by Dutch star, BYentl, including a #1 on the Dutch R&B iTunes chart.", "Jason’s songs have been included in films and TV shows including “Scrubs,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Assassination Games,” Disney’s “Kim Possible” “Dangerous Minds,” “Kickin’ it Old Skool,” “The Guiding Light,” “The Miss America Pageant,” and many more. Jason is in his nineteenth year of teaching the BMI Nashville Songwriters workshops. A regular contributor to BMI’s Music World magazine, he presented a master class at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (founded by Sir Paul McCartney) and teaches songwriting throughout the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, the U.K., Canada, Bermuda, and Jamaica.", "After twelve years as a staff-writer for Zomba Music, Blume now runs Moondream Music Group. For additional information about Jason’s latest books, instructional audio CDs, and workshops visit www.jasonblume.com" ] }, "parsed_md": "Show—Don’t Tell: 3 Steps to Writing Better Lyrics \| MusicWorld \| BMI.com\n\nClose\n\n * About\n\n * Creators\n\n * Music Users\n\n * News\n\n * Careers\n\n * Advocacy\n\n * Login\n\n * About\n\n * Press Room\n * About BMI\n * Leadership\n * International\n * Partnerships\n * Jobs at BMI\n * Contact Us\n * Creators\n\n * Career Tools\n * FAQ\n * Royalty Information\n * Career Advice\n * Genres\n * Join BMI\n * Music Users\n\n * Why License?\n * Licensing FAQ\n * Contact Us\n * News\n\n * Latest\n * MusicWorld®\n * Awards\n * Advice\n * Careers\n\n * Advocacy\n\n * Downloads\n * Testimony\n * News\n * More Info\n * Login\n\n * Press Room\n * About BMI\n * Leadership\n * International\n * Partnerships\n * Jobs at BMI\n * Contact\n\n * Career Tools\n * FAQ\n * Royalty Information\n * Career Advice\n * Genres\n * Join BMI\n\n * Latest\n * MusicWorld®\n * Awards\n * Advice\n\n * BMI Awards\n * Events\n * Education & Advocacy\n * Performance\n\n * Why License?\n * Licensing FAQ\n * Contact Us\n\n * Downloads\n * Testimony\n * News\n * More Info\n\n# Show—Don’t Tell: 3 Steps to Writing Better Lyrics\n\nPosted in MusicWorld on March 23, 2015 by Jason Blume\n\nOur goal, when we share a song, is to evoke emotion in our listeners—to have\nthem not only know what the singer is feeling, but to empathize—to feel the\nemotion. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by bringing your\naudience inside the world of your song—showing them a scene unfolding—instead\nof simply telling them how the singer feels.\n\nWriting lyrics that “show—don’t tell” is one of the basics of songwriting, and\nis one of the first things taught in almost every songwriting class. But for\nmany songwriters, it’s easier to write lyrics that state how the singer feels.\nFor example: “My heart is filled with happiness”; or, “I’m lonely and my heart\nis broken.” But while these statements clearly express what the singer is\nfeeling, these types of statements don’t typically evoke emotion in the\nlistener.\n\nBy incorporating three elements—action, imagery, and detail—into your verse\nlyrics, you can write lyrics that tell a story. Note that this tool is\nprimarily intended for verse lyrics. In songs containing choruses, the chorus\nlyrics tend to be more general. Their function is to be a summation of the\nconcept and to hammer home the title. Telling the story is the domain of the\nverses.\n\nA: Action\n\nYou might recall from elementary school that verbs are figures of speech that\nconvey action or doing. By incorporating action words you ensure that you are\navoiding simply stating feelings.\n\nAn easy way to include action is to identify the emotion you are hoping to\nevoke then ask yourself, “What would a person do if he or she were feeling\nthis?”\n\nInstead of saying, “I’m missing you and my heart is broken,” you might write\nlines that show what missing someone and being heartbroken looks like.\n\nFor example:\n\n * I hug the pillow where you used to lay your head\n * I clutch a tear-stained picture of you\n * I drove to the club where we used to hang, but I couldn’t walk through that door\n * I wipe the tears that keep running down my face\n\nNote the action words—the verbs in the examples above: “hug,” “clutch,”\n“drove,” “walk,” and “wipe.”\n\nSimilarly, instead of saying, “I’m in love,” show what a person in love does\nby writing lyrics such as:\n\n * I wrote your name and mine inside a heart\n * I keep singing your name like a favorite song\n * I read your text that said “I love you” at least a hundred times\n\nThe action words—the verbs in this example are: “wrote,” “singing,” and\n“read.”\n\nNote that the first lyric examples never actually stated, “I miss you,” or “My\nheart is broken.” Nor did the second examples say, “I’m in love,” or “I’m\nhappy.” They didn’t need to—because by “seeing” what the person in the song is\ndoing the listeners are able to surmise how he or she feels.\n\nTo master the tool of incorporating action it can help to imagine you’re\nwriting the script for a video, and the actors’ actions will be based solely\non the words of your lyric. If you write, “my heart is breaking,” you have not\ntold the actress what she is supposed to do to show this.\n\nA listener cannot “see” what it looks like when a heart breaks. But if you\nwrite, “She fell to her knees as he packed his bag, and tears ran down her\nface”—this is something a listener can visualize. The actress knows that she\nis supposed to fall to her knees and cry.\n\nI: Imagery\n\nImagery refers to things that be can seen. Words that convey images are nouns.\nNote that some nouns—such as “heartache,” “sadness,” “happiness,” and “joy”—do\nnot represent things that are tangible. They are descriptions of emotional\nstates. Effective use of imagery entails including words that describe things\nthat can be seen or touched.\n\nWhile you cannot see “heartbroken,” you can see the images and actions that\nconvey that a person is heartbroken. For instance:\n\n * He falls to his knees and lays flowers on her grave\n * She sits in his chair and wipes her tears with a tissue\n * He kisses her photo\n\nThe images in the examples above include: “knees,” flowers,” and “grave”;\n“tears” and “tissue”; “photo” and “lips.”\n\nThe inclusion of these images help to show that the character in the song is\nheartbroken. The listeners are better able to empathize with the character’s\nemotional state because the lyric allows them to envision the character and\nthe items around them, as well as the action taking place.\n\nBy including tangible items in your lyrics—things such as: furniture,\nclothing, a car, a house, a specific place, food, and other concrete nouns,\nyou enable your audience to enter your song.\n\nD: DETAIL:\n\nDetail is the third component that will help you to show what is\noccurring—instead of telling how the singer or character in the song feels. By\nincluding adjectives and adverbs—or adjectival and adverbial phrases—you\nfurther describe the scene, allowing your listener to visualize it more\nclearly. The inclusion of detail also contributes to making your lyric unique\nand distinctive.\n\nBy adding detail to the examples above we can further engage listeners.\n\n * He falls to his knees and lays flowers on her grave – or – He falls to his knees on the cold, muddy ground and lays white lilies from her garden on her grave\n * She sits in his chair and wipes her tears with a tissue – or – She sits in his old rocking chair and wipes bitter tears with a wet, crumpled Kleenex\n * He kisses her photo – or – He kisses the photo he took of her laughing that weekend they went camping at Reelfoot Lake\n\nInstead of using words like “pretty” or “beautiful,” provide a description.\nWhat interests you more?\n\nShe could turn every head when she walked in the room She was the prettiest\ngirl I’d ever seen More beautiful than any words could ever say Like she’d\nstepped right out of my wildest dream\n\nor\n\nShe had a jet-black ponytail That curled around a butterfly tattoo Black\nstilletto heels, white string bikini top And eyes that could make a sky turn\nblue\n\nIncorporating Brand Names\n\nIncorporating brand names (i.e., Ray-Ban, Levis, Calvin Klein) and the names\nof businesses (i.e., McDonald’s, Walmart, Dairy Queen) can be an excellent way\nto infuse details into your lyrics. For example, countless songs have\nmentioned brands of cars such as Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Cadillac, and Mercedes-\nBenz——but is it legal? No—but you won’t be sued as long as you present the\nproduct or business in a positive light. Your song essentially becomes a free\ncommercial.\n\nAdditional Hot Tips: Establish a Time and Location\n\nSpecifying a time when the action is taking place can help you to tell a\nstory—instead of telling how the singer feels. A line of lyric such as, “It\nwas 3 AM on a rainy winter night” almost demands that you continue the\nstory—to describe what happened next.\n\nA time doesn’t have to be exact. It could be:\n\n * The hottest day of summer\n * The September sun was right above my head\n * It was the middle of the longest night of my life\n\nPlacing the character in a specific location is an additional tool that can\nhelp you to tell a story. Knowing where the action is taking place can also\nmake it easier to include detail. Is the character in his or her bed? On a\nroller coaster? In a supermarket? At a nightclub? In an airport? At a\nrestaurant? In a cabin in the woods?\n\nExamples:\n\n * I was sitting in my truck Underneath a streetlight Outside the house that used to be ours\n * The sun peeked above the ocean As I woke up on a beach in Waikiki\n\nTo view some lyrics that include exceptional use of details check out:\n\n * I Drive Your Truck (recorded by Lee Brice; written by Jimmy Yeary, Connie Harrington, and Jessi Alexander)\n * Last Friday Night (recorded by Katy Perry; written by Max Martin/Dr. Luke/Bonnie McKee/Katy Perry)\n * Terms of My Surrender (recorded and written by John Hiatt)\n * Irreplaceable (recorded by Beyoncé; written by Amund Bjoerklund/Mikkel Eriksen/Tor Hermansen/Beyoncé Knowles/ Espen Lind/Shaffer Smith)\n * Night Changes (recorded by One Direction; written by Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson, along with Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan)\n\nThere are no rules in songwriting, and I’m not implying that you should never\ntell how you feel in a lyric. Countless songs have become hits without the\nbenefit of this tool. But it’s an important tool to have in your proverbial\ntoolbox.\n\nDetailed stories filled with “pictures” are the cornerstone of the lyrics of\nNashville’s current hits—but as you can see from the lyrics referenced above,\nthis tool can help set your songs apart in every genre. Infusing your lyrics\nwith A: action, I: imagery, and D: detail can be the ticket to deliver your\nlyrics to your listeners’ hearts—and your career to the next level.\n\nJason Blume is the author of This Business of Songwriting and 6 Steps to\nSongwriting Success (Billboard Books). His songs are on three Grammy-nominated\nalbums and have sold more than 50,000,000 copies. One of only a few writers to\never have singles on the pop, country, and R&B charts, all at the same\ntime—his songs have been recorded by artists including Britney Spears, the\nBackstreet Boys, the Gipsy Kings, Jesse McCartney, and country stars including\nCollin Raye (6 cuts), the Oak Ridge Boys, Steve Azar, and John Berry (“Change\nMy Mind,” a top 5 single that earned a BMI “Million-Aire” Award for garnering\nmore than one million airplays). In the past eighteen months he’s had three\ntop-10 singles and a “Gold” record in Europe by Dutch star, BYentl, including\na #1 on the Dutch R&B iTunes chart.\n\nJason’s songs have been included in films and TV shows including “Scrubs,”\n“Friday Night Lights,” “Assassination Games,” Disney’s “Kim Possible”\n“Dangerous Minds,” “Kickin’ it Old Skool,” “The Guiding Light,” “The Miss\nAmerica Pageant,” and many more. Jason is in his nineteenth year of teaching\nthe BMI Nashville Songwriters workshops. 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A graduate of the University of Southern California, he studied cognitive science and music industry. In 2014, he co-founded FindMySong, a popular online music collaboration platform. His work has been published by Elite Daily and Hypebot.", "When I started writing songs, the process of coming up with ideas seemed magical and arbitrary. If it was a good day, the ideas would come; if it was a bad day, I was out of luck.", "But then, I started learning about how the mind comes up with new ideas. I noticed that when I sat down to write a lyric, I could often be successful if I just used a few simple strategies. I looked at how ad men, designers, writers, and other prolific creators came up with brilliant ideas time and time again.", "As I read more about the topic, a picture began to emerge: brilliant ideas are not magical, and anyone, with the right preparation, can get them.", "The answer is to use your vague idea as a starting point and to gather raw material around the idea. It seems obvious; to write well, of course you should understand your subject! But this is a criminally ignored part of the process. Most people briefly think through some words, stories, and ideas that could fit their idea, and prematurely charge forward to the next step.", "Taking time to gather raw materials will pay off immensely when the going gets tough later.There are two types of raw material you need to write a great lyric. I’ve adapted these two types from James Webb Young’s wonderful book about producing better ideas.", "General An idea is nothing more than a new combination of old elements. In the case of lyrics, we combine our core lyrical idea with our general life experiences and knowledge of the world. It is often the little details that emerge from the real stories of your life that elevate a lyric from average to exceptional.", "Specific You also need to gather raw materials about the subject you’ve decided to write about. I like to think of words, memories, stories, conversations, and people related to my topic. It will be tempting to give up too early here, and to move forward with only a few ideas. Don’t give up! Really dig in and do a thorough job. I spend at least an hour or two gathering specific material.", "One of my favorite authors on the art of better lyrics is Pat Pattison. In his book, Writing Better Lyrics, Pattison recommends making worksheets which are a perfect complement to our strategy of gathering specific material. I use a modified version of his method.", "Make a list of words that express your idea Go through a thesaurus laid out idea-style (not dictionary-style) and find some key words related to your idea. Follow any related words that catch your eye, and if you like a word, write it down. Spend a while just following the thesaurus wherever it takes you and noting down any words or phrases that you like.", "Trim your list to the best 10-12 words The idea is to narrow down to the very best words, the heavy-hitters, the ones you think could really work in the song. Keep in mind that the best words are likely to end in a stressed syllable, so that they’re easy to place in a rhyming position and work other words around.", "Look up your words in a rhyming dictionary You’ve found your key words and put them into a short list. Now, it’s time to perform one last step! List your words along the top of a blank sheet of paper. Then, one word at a time, turn to your rhyming dictionary and look for any words that could fit your topic and also rhyme with your key word. It’s best to avoid clichéd perfect rhymes; pay attention to imperfect types like family rhyme, subtractive rhyme, and assonance rhyme. I normally write my words down in the order of how closely they rhyme: perfect rhymes at the top, assonance rhymes at the bottom.", "That was a lot of work! You’ve laid down an incredible foundation, one which will support you and push you forward when you get stuck. More importantly, you’ve built a profound understanding of your lyrical idea and are prepared for brilliant insights down the line.", "As I’ve used this process again and again, I’ve noticed that if I go out of order or skip a step, it no longer works for me nearly as well. So before jumping forward to this step, make sure you’ve really done a thorough job of gathering your raw materials. Each step compounds the next.", "Go through the different words and phrases in your list and turn them over in your mind. What associations do you have? What life experiences, memories, stories, connotations, facts, and ideas come to you? It can also help to pair words together from your list, and search for ideas in those pairings. James Webb Young describes excellently what this process feels like:", "Little tentative or partial ideas will come to you. Put these down on paper. Never mind how crazy or incomplete they seem: get them down. These are foreshadowings of the real idea that is to come, and expressing these in words forwards the process.", "When you’ve really worked through your key words and ideas, you’re ready. The wheels should be spinning in your mind; you’ve focused deeply on everything around the subject of your lyric, and most of the time, after so much focus and brainstorming, everything will jumble together in your mind so you feel as though you can barely think.", "Good! That’s exactly what should happen. This gets your subconscious working hard on the problem in the background, ready to deliver up fresh creative ideas. So now, we’re ready for the third step.", "You’ve been working incredibly hard, and now it’s time to rest. Your subconscious will keep working on your lyric in the background, but you need to rest your conscious mind so you can be receptive to ideas when you sit back down at your desk.", "Stop working on your idea entirely. Don’t think about your lyric, or work on anything related to it. Instead, take this time to rest: go to sleep, or take a long walk, or read a book.", "Often, a brilliant lyric will strike you as you’re walking, or showering, or doing the dishes — or it may wake you up in the middle of the night. When this happens, sit down and write it out!", "Sometimes, however, you have to kickstart your inspiration. If I have really prepared well, and rested, and yet nothing is coming to me, then I know it’s up to me to make my own inspiration. It’s as simple as sitting down at your desk, getting out a sheet of paper, and writing a terrible first draft of your lyric; one you want to burn immediately for fear that anyone finds out you wrote something so awful.", "Everyone writes horrible first drafts. The key is that in writing a first draft, you’ve kicked your mind into gear; where before you had nothing, now you have something in your hands to work with. Most of the time, after painfully writing three quarters of a strikingly bad lyric, I’ll suddenly get hit by an inspired line or two, and my preparation will come through to save me.", "The absolute worst case scenario is that you hold a truly awful piece of writing in your hands; but you have a vast wealth of words, images, memories, stories, and rhymes waiting to be summoned to help you work through your lyric, to build your first draft into a second, third, or fourth draft which is incredible.", "Finally, with a rough lyric containing a few brilliant ideas and your worksheet filled with resources and rhymes in hand, you’re ready for the hardest part.", "This is where the strength of preparing for your lyric really shines. Without preparation, you may get stuck, and struggle to figure out how to move forward with the rough idea in your mind. But you already took the steps to find all the ideas you need for a compelling lyric when you prepared your worksheet. Now, it’s time to look through your lyric, find the weakest points, and then use your worksheet to come up with better alternatives for the story. When you get stuck, turn back to your worksheet and look at the words, rhymes, stories, and ideas that you’ve already prepared for this moment.", "My hope is that this method can help you break through obstacles on days when you feel tired or stuck, and give you more lyrical ideas than ever before. But I know that it can feel overwhelming to think of applying all these new techniques.", "So right now, commit to writing your next 5 lyrics this way, and see how this method can give you more ideas and solid ground to stand on as you write. After those 5 lyrics, you’ll be in a good position to decide what works for you, what doesn’t, and how you can make this method your own.", "Still struggling with lyrics? Check out our article on how to write song lyrics when you’re stuck or learn what Songwriters can learn from Comedians when they’re penning lyrics.", "We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use." ] }, "parsed_md": "Write Better Lyrics: A Proven Technique - Careers in Music\n\nStart Here:\n\nWhat are you most interested in?\n\nSinging\n\nSongwriting\n\nMusic Production\n\nThe Music Business\n\nPlaying an Instrument\n\nSomething Else?\n\nGet Started\n\n# Write Better Lyrics: A Proven Technique\n\nAuthor: Thomas Honeyman\n\nDate: May 18, 2015\n\nReads: 98,604\n\nThomas Honeyman is a musician, music blogger, songwriter, and entrepreneur in\nLos Angeles, CA. A graduate of the University of Southern California, he\nstudied cognitive science and music industry. In 2014, he co-founded\nFindMySong, a popular online music collaboration platform. His work has been\npublished by Elite Daily and Hypebot.\n\nTable of Contents\n\n 1. Introduction\n 2. Step 1: Gather Raw Materials\n\n 1. Some tips on gathering specific materials:\n 3. Step 2: Search for Patterns\n 4. Step 3: Rest\n 5. Step 4: Build Your Lyric\n 6. Step 5: The Hard Part\n 7. Conclusion\n\nWhen I started writing songs, the process of coming up with ideas seemed\nmagical and arbitrary. If it was a good day, the ideas would come; if it was a\nbad day, I was out of luck.\n\nBut then, I started learning about how the mind comes up with new ideas. I\nnoticed that when I sat down to write a lyric, I could often be successful if\nI just used a few simple strategies. I looked at how ad men, designers,\nwriters, and other prolific creators came up with brilliant ideas time and\ntime again.\n\nAs I read more about the topic, a picture began to emerge: brilliant ideas are\nnot magical, and anyone, with the right preparation, can get them.\n\nHere’s a better way to write brilliant lyrics — even on a bad day.\n\nTry our brand new Music Career Finder!\n\n## Step 1: Gather Raw Materials\n\nMost songs start with a vague idea or emotion. So how do you get to a\nfinished, compelling lyric?\n\nThe answer is to use your vague idea as a starting point and to gather raw\nmaterial around the idea. It seems obvious; to write well, of course you\nshould understand your subject! But this is a criminally ignored part of the\nprocess. Most people briefly think through some words, stories, and ideas that\ncould fit their idea, and prematurely charge forward to the next step.\n\nTaking time to gather raw materials will pay off immensely when the going gets\ntough later.There are two types of raw material you need to write a great\nlyric. I’ve adapted these two types from James Webb Young’s wonderful book\nabout producing better ideas.\n\n * General An idea is nothing more than a new combination of old elements. In the case of lyrics, we combine our core lyrical idea with our general life experiences and knowledge of the world. It is often the little details that emerge from the real stories of your life that elevate a lyric from average to exceptional.\n * Specific You also need to gather raw materials about the subject you’ve decided to write about. I like to think of words, memories, stories, conversations, and people related to my topic. It will be tempting to give up too early here, and to move forward with only a few ideas. Don’t give up! Really dig in and do a thorough job. I spend at least an hour or two gathering specific material.\n\n### Some tips on gathering specific materials:\n\nOne of my favorite authors on the art of better lyrics is Pat Pattison. In his\nbook, Writing Better Lyrics, Pattison recommends making worksheets which are a\nperfect complement to our strategy of gathering specific material. I use a\nmodified version of his method.\n\nHere’s how it works:\n\n * Make a list of words that express your idea Go through a thesaurus laid out idea-style (not dictionary-style) and find some key words related to your idea. Follow any related words that catch your eye, and if you like a word, write it down. Spend a while just following the thesaurus wherever it takes you and noting down any words or phrases that you like.\n * Trim your list to the best 10-12 words The idea is to narrow down to the very best words, the heavy-hitters, the ones you think could really work in the song. Keep in mind that the best words are likely to end in a stressed syllable, so that they’re easy to place in a rhyming position and work other words around.\n * Look up your words in a rhyming dictionary You’ve found your key words and put them into a short list. Now, it’s time to perform one last step! List your words along the top of a blank sheet of paper. Then, one word at a time, turn to your rhyming dictionary and look for any words that could fit your topic and also rhyme with your key word. It’s best to avoid clichéd perfect rhymes; pay attention to imperfect types like family rhyme, subtractive rhyme, and assonance rhyme. I normally write my words down in the order of how closely they rhyme: perfect rhymes at the top, assonance rhymes at the bottom.\n\nWhew.\n\nThat was a lot of work! You’ve laid down an incredible foundation, one which\nwill support you and push you forward when you get stuck. More importantly,\nyou’ve built a profound understanding of your lyrical idea and are prepared\nfor brilliant insights down the line.\n\nWant to become a Singer?\n\n## Step 2: Search for Patterns\n\nAs I’ve used this process again and again, I’ve noticed that if I go out of\norder or skip a step, it no longer works for me nearly as well. So before\njumping forward to this step, make sure you’ve really done a thorough job of\ngathering your raw materials. Each step compounds the next.\n\nIn this step, we work through our raw material.\n\nGo through the different words and phrases in your list and turn them over in\nyour mind. What associations do you have? What life experiences, memories,\nstories, connotations, facts, and ideas come to you? It can also help to pair\nwords together from your list, and search for ideas in those pairings. James\nWebb Young describes excellently what this process feels like:\n\nLittle tentative or partial ideas will come to you. Put these down on paper.\nNever mind how crazy or incomplete they seem: get them down. These are\nforeshadowings of the real idea that is to come, and expressing these in words\nforwards the process.\n\nWhen you’ve really worked through your key words and ideas, you’re ready. The\nwheels should be spinning in your mind; you’ve focused deeply on everything\naround the subject of your lyric, and most of the time, after so much focus\nand brainstorming, everything will jumble together in your mind so you feel as\nthough you can barely think.\n\nGood! That’s exactly what should happen. This gets your subconscious working\nhard on the problem in the background, ready to deliver up fresh creative\nideas. So now, we’re ready for the third step.\n\nInterested in Music Production or Recording?\n\n## Step 3: Rest\n\nYou’ve been working incredibly hard, and now it’s time to rest. Your\nsubconscious will keep working on your lyric in the background, but you need\nto rest your conscious mind so you can be receptive to ideas when you sit back\ndown at your desk.\n\nStop working on your idea entirely. Don’t think about your lyric, or work on\nanything related to it. Instead, take this time to rest: go to sleep, or take\na long walk, or read a book.\n\nMy ideas usually come not at my desk writing but in the midst of living. –\nAnaïs Nin\n\nMaybe Songwriting is your thing?\n\n## Step 4: Build Your Lyric\n\nOften, a brilliant lyric will strike you as you’re walking, or showering, or\ndoing the dishes — or it may wake you up in the middle of the night. When this\nhappens, sit down and write it out!\n\nSometimes, however, you have to kickstart your inspiration. If I have really\nprepared well, and rested, and yet nothing is coming to me, then I know it’s\nup to me to make my own inspiration. It’s as simple as sitting down at your\ndesk, getting out a sheet of paper, and writing a terrible first draft of your\nlyric; one you want to burn immediately for fear that anyone finds out you\nwrote something so awful.\n\nEveryone writes horrible first drafts. The key is that in writing a first\ndraft, you’ve kicked your mind into gear; where before you had nothing, now\nyou have something in your hands to work with. Most of the time, after\npainfully writing three quarters of a strikingly bad lyric, I’ll suddenly get\nhit by an inspired line or two, and my preparation will come through to save\nme.\n\nThe absolute worst case scenario is that you hold a truly awful piece of\nwriting in your hands; but you have a vast wealth of words, images, memories,\nstories, and rhymes waiting to be summoned to help you work through your\nlyric, to build your first draft into a second, third, or fourth draft which\nis incredible.\n\nDo you just want to work in the Music Business?\n\n## Step 5: The Hard Part\n\nFinally, with a rough lyric containing a few brilliant ideas and your\nworksheet filled with resources and rhymes in hand, you’re ready for the\nhardest part.\n\nMost great lyrical ideas die here. But not yours.\n\nThis is where the strength of preparing for your lyric really shines. Without\npreparation, you may get stuck, and struggle to figure out how to move forward\nwith the rough idea in your mind. But you already took the steps to find all\nthe ideas you need for a compelling lyric when you prepared your worksheet.\nNow, it’s time to look through your lyric, find the weakest points, and then\nuse your worksheet to come up with better alternatives for the story. When you\nget stuck, turn back to your worksheet and look at the words, rhymes, stories,\nand ideas that you’ve already prepared for this moment.\n\nIt’s tough, but this is the final stretch. Don’t give up!\n\n## Conclusion\n\nMy hope is that this method can help you break through obstacles on days when\nyou feel tired or stuck, and give you more lyrical ideas than ever before. But\nI know that it can feel overwhelming to think of applying all these new\ntechniques.\n\nSo right now, commit to writing your next 5 lyrics this way, and see how this\nmethod can give you more ideas and solid ground to stand on as you write.\nAfter those 5 lyrics, you’ll be in a good position to decide what works for\nyou, what doesn’t, and how you can make this method your own.\n\nStill struggling with lyrics? 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V. Ed. by Ralf von Appen, André Doehring and Thomas Phleps www.gfpm-samples.de/Samples13/appenfrei.pdf Jahrgang 13 (2015) – Version vom 22.2.2015 AABA, R E F R A I N , C H O R U S , B R I D G E , P R E C H O R U S — SONG FORMS AND THEIR HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT1 Ralf von Appen and Markus Frei-Hauenschild 1. Introduction 1.1 Why form analysis? Most literature that analyzes popular music deals with song forms only pe- ripherally. The few essays and chapters that have been written on the form of pop songs exist largely in isolation, without making reference to one an- other. Songwriting guides aimed at musicians (e.g. Perricone 2000, Braheny 2006, Citron 2008, Blanton 2010, Murphy 2011) often include their own chapter on song forms, but just as the scholarly literature are by and large limited to categorical overviews of three or four common formal models, listing them without differentiation according to historical or stylistic crite- ria. We are not aware of studies that examine the historical development and dissemination of various song forms in greater depth, which gives the impression that popular music is limited to a few conventional standard forms. This might lead some to view the analysis of form as banal and irrel- evant to interpretations of musical meaning. 1 An earlier version of this study was published in German in Black Box Pop. Analysen populärer Musik, ed. by Dietrich Helms and Thomas Phleps (Beiträge zur Popularmusikforschung 38, Bielefeld: transcript 2012). For this publication it has been extended and revised considerably. Chapter 3.2 has been newly written. We are deeply thankful to David Brown for the translation and to Franklin Bruno who instigated it and not only offered valuable comments but also helped to finance the translation substantially. We also thank Thomas 1 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Our studies have shown quite the contrary, however, and we have iden- tified a number of important desiderata for an intensive scholarly analysis of song forms. First, the nomenclature currently in use contains countless internal con- tradictions (see Section 1.2). There is a need for a critical discussion of this terminology with the objective of examining the origins and transformations of terms currently in use. A terminology based on sound scholarly research is an indispensable foundation for any discussion and understanding of music and its analysis. Second, an analysis of the architecture of songs should not be limited to mere description. Rather, making song forms the object of analysis, and not just the basis for orienting the analysis in the song, is a promising approach, because song forms provide an impetus for interpretation on the semantic, symbolic, and functional levels. While song forms do not usually have as close a semantic relationship with lyrics as harmony, melody, or sound, anyone involved in the enterprise of interpreting songs should be aware that expressive content such as tension and boredom, calm and impatience, de- parture and homecoming, order and impudence, chaos, change, surprise, satisfaction, or unease can be both reinforced and undermined by song forms. While such interpretive approaches are based on a direct relation- ship of similarity between form and content, it is also possible to conceive of a mode of interpretation that derives symbolic meaning from the form itself—that is, which is based on meanings more or less arbitrarily assigned to a certain formal model and which cling to it by convention: Thus, song forms may be heard as parodistic, ironic, or nostalgic when they are placed into an atypical context (see Section 6), just as any conscious break with convention challenges us to interpret it. In addition, form may also be inter- preted with regard to the song’s functional applications, because formal elements—e.g., the length and type of the introduction, the length of the lyrics, the position and frequency of refrains or choruses—allow us to draw conclusions about the intended use of the song, for example on the radio, for dance, or political purposes. Third, everyone who seeks to understand music of the past and the pre- sent based on its historical development needs knowledge of the respective historical standards and innovations. What was typical for a given time, and what was extraordinary? How did song forms change, and under what influ- ences? How did innovations and adaptations arise? How and when did vari- ous forms merge with one another? Questions like these demand a terminological and historical foundation, which we hope to be able to lay in the following section. 2 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS 1.2 Terminological basis At the most general level, the majority of popular songs can be assigned to one of the following three form models. 1. Verse/chorus forms Verse/chorus forms encompass two formal components (in addition to op- tional introductions, soli, or codas): a chorus, which is repeated largely without change in harmony, melody, or lyrics, and several verses, which remain more or less identical with respect to harmony and melody but are differentiated by the lyrics. Within the larger category of verse/chorus forms, we can distinguish with John Covach (2005, 73) between »simple« and »contrasting« verse/chorus forms. In the latter, the verse and chorus differ from one another in terms of harmony and/or melody. In the »simple verse/chorus« form, both components have the same harmonic progression but not necessarily the same melody. 2. AAA, strophic, or »simple verse« form In this form model, one formal component (A) is repeated several times with different lyrics. This A-section may end or begin with the same line of text, the refrain, but there is no second discrete section as in the verse/ chorus model. Narrative ballads or folk songs may be counted among the examples of the AAA model, as may songs that consist of a blues progression repeated several times. There is no standard term for the individual A- sections: Depending on the author and genre, they may be called »verses« »choruses,« »stanzas,« or »strophes.« 3. AABA or the »American Popular Song Form« This formal model is based on an A-section, typically 8 measures in length, which often contains the title lyric at the beginning or end and is immedi- ately repeated with different lyrics after its first appearance. Following the initial two iterations of the A-section comes a contrasting B-section, also typically 8 measures in length, which is followed by an additional repetition of the A-section with varied lyrics to complete the 32-bar unit. This AABA sequence started off at the beginning of the 20th Century as the internal structure of a chorus presented in alternation with verses. Over the years, these verses declined in importance and often ended up as a single and even negligible verse which served as an introduction (see chapter 2.3 for a more detailed description). In some cases, the first complete AABA se- quence is followed by an additional complete iteration of the AABA 3 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD sequence, but more often the final 16 measures (BA) are repeated before the song ends with a coda. There is no standard terminology for the individual components of these three basic form models. Common terms like »chorus,« »verse« or »bridge« are subject to historical transformations. Accordingly, they are often as- signed contradictory definitions in the literature. Due to the organic evolu- tion of these terms, it is not possible to assign authoritative definitions to them, so there is no way around subjecting them to historical analysis. The following overview is intended not so much to establish clarity as to document the contradictory use of these terms and thus create an aware- ness of the numerous ambiguities in the terminology. Chorus »Chorus« is, first and foremost, the term used to describe the independent section within the verse/chorus form, which is usually repeated with identi- cal lyrics2 as well as harmonic and melodic structure and often ends harmonically closed. The lyrics of the chorus often contain the song’s title or another lyrical hook, which serves to make the tune more recognizable and, in many cases, to inspire the audience to sing along. With regard to the AAA form, however, the term »chorus« also refers to a single iteration of the harmonic and melodic structure, i.e., one A- section, although the lyrics will vary from section to section. Accordingly, the AAA Form is also known as the »chorus Form«: »Blues form is a type of chorus form: the structural unit carrying one stanza (which musically may be referred to as a verse or chorus) is repeated for subsequent stanzas« (Middleton 2003, 503, cf. also 508). The term, »chorus« can also refer to a single iteration of the entire 32- bars of the AABA form, especially among jazz musicians, who improvise over multiple repetitions of such choruses (ibid. 505). However, with respect to popular songs of the Tin Pan Alley era, Allen Forte (1995, 38), uses the term »chorus« to refer not to a full iteration of the form, but only to the A- sections. He labels the first two A-sections jointly »chorus 1« and the third A-section »chorus 2.« 2 Cf. Neal (2007) for many examples in country music that alter the lyrics in the choruses. 4 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Refrain In German, the term, »Refrain,« is used synonymously with »chorus« when referring to a chorus within the verse/chorus form. At least one English- language author, Richard Middleton, (2003, 508) uses the term in the same way. In English usage, however, the term, »refrain« typically refers to what in German is more precisely called the »Refrainzeile« (refrain line): a lyric at the beginning or end of a section that is repeated in every iteration. In this usage, the refrain does not constitute a discrete, independent section within the form. Nevertheless, there are also authors that refer to an iteration of the en- tire 32-bar AABA form as a »Refrain,« according to Forte (1995, 36) and Covach (2005, 70), who suggests the term »sectional refrain« to avoid mis- understandings. In this way »refrain« was apparently commonly used by the song authors themselves; in the introductory verse of the song »It’s De- Lovely« by Cole Porter (1936), the lyrics begin: I feel a sudden urge to sing the kind of ditty that invokes the spring. So, control your desire to curse while I crucify the verse! This verse I’ve started seems to me the »Tin Pan-tithesis« of melody. So to spare you all the pain, I’ll skip the darn thing and sing the refrain. Verse As in the preceding example, in the context of the AABA form, the recita- tive section that often precedes the first A-section is called the »verse.«3 Covach (2005, 69f.) labels this sort of introduction a »sectional verse,« since he considers the individual A-sections within the AABA form to be the actual »verses.« In AAA forms, the individual A-sections are sometimes referred to as »verses« and sometimes as »choruses.« Accordingly, what Middleton (2003, 508) calls the »chorus form,« Covach (2005, 68f.) calls the »simple verse« form. These verses may include a refrain line. Within the verse/chorus form, the verse is the first discrete section that is repeated with different lyrics. 3 Cf. also the verse of »Catch Em Young, Treat Em Rough, Tell Em Nothing« (Krantz/Colby 1951): »This verse is short / and so’s this song / Follow my ad- vice and you can’t go wrong«). 5 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Bridge The term »bridge« is primarily used to refer to the B-section in the AABA form. Other common designations for this section include »release,« »chan- nel,« and (mostly in England) »middle eight.« In addition, »bridge« can re- fer to a third, discrete section within a verse/chorus form that introduces new material which provides a point of contrast within the final third of the song. This type of bridge is not usually repeated. A third usage of the term, »bridge,« common among musicians, refers to a transitional part between the verse and the chorus, which is alternatively referred to as the »prechorus« (see section 5 and fn. 75). The terms »tran- sitional bridge« (to refer to the prechorus) and »primary bridge« (to refer to the middle eight) have been proposed at the Berklee College of Music to differentiate between these terms, (cf. Perricone 2000, 87), but they re- main seldom used in practice.4 Only in Ken Stephenson’s (2002, 138) nomenclature does »bridge« also refer to a section between several verses of songs that are neither in AABA nor verse/chorus form. It is obvious that the terms as used by Forte, Covach, and Middleton are not compatible with one another. The same 32-bar AABA form would consist of three verses of equal length and one bridge according to Covach or two cho- ruses of different length and a bridge according to Forte. Following Middle- ton, the bridge would just be part of one overarching chorus. In order to use these terms in scholarly analysis, an investigation into the development of this terminological confusion and the historical origins of these formal com- ponents and their respective names is essential. 1.3 On the structure of this article Our core thesis is that the disappearance of the verse in the American Pop- ular Song Form of the Tin Pan Alley era was accompanied by the emergence of AABA choruses with increasingly sophisticated interior structures, from which a new, more complex verse-(prechorus)-chorus form emerged, in which the bridge existed as a formally discrete middle section. 4 Neither Middleton (2003) nor Stephenson (2002) mention the prechorus as a formal section within their surveys of song forms. Even Covach offers no desig- nation for this formal component, although he does analyze »Be My Baby« (Spector/Barry/Greenwich 1963), a song that contains prechoruses (see Covach 2005, 71). 6 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS The analysis in the following section begins with the introduction of the term »chorus« for the refrain in the minstrel songs of Stephen Foster (sec- tion 2.1). In the 1890’s, the typical verse/chorus form of the early Tin Pan Alley era emerged as these formal components were expanded and sub- jected to musical and lyrical variation. In this new form, a chorus consisted of a 16- or 32-measure cycle based on an ABAC structure (section 2.2). Fol- lowing World War I, the 32-measure AABA form, in which the A-section now began or ended with a refrain, prevailed as the standard (sections 2.3 and 2.4). Employing various styles of harmonization from the »Tin Pan Alley« bag of tricks for the A-sections became an important method of differenti- ating these sections from one another (section 2.5 and 2.6). Section 2.7 describes the bridge as »the other« within the AABA form. New methods for filling the A-section were explored in the R&B ballads, country music, and Doo Wop tunes after World War II. The standardization of harmonic loops in Doo Wop was an important prerequisite for the emancipation of discrete verses within the AABA form (section 3). Section 4.1 tracks how the closing refrain line evolved into a discrete chorus in blues of the 1920s, and later in R&B. The same process then took place within the AABA form (section 4.2), which morphed into the »verse — chorus — verse — chorus — bridge — verse — chorus« model in the 1950s. Section 5 considers the evolution of the prechorus as a formal component. Its origins lie in the 32-measure AABA forms of DooWop (section 5.1), but in Brill Building pop it became a fixture of longer A-sections within the AABA form (section 5.2). The prechorus became established as a discrete formal component around 1962, now outside the AABA form entirely. Section 6 describes the renaissance of AABA forms in the Beatles’ early songs and the subsequent decline of a formal model that had dominated for over 40 years. Since the mid-1960s, a greater diversity and individuality of song forms can be observed (section 7). Our analysis ends here, the point at which all common song forms had been established and authors began to freely com- bine them with one another. For this investigation, we analyzed the forms of c. 3000 songs. This sample was not selected systematically (for example, based on chart placement during certain years), but rather was initially based on the body of music we had access to in the collection of the Institute for Musicology and Music Pedagogy at the Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen. Subsequently, we conducted a targeted search for additional examples in order to test the theses arrived at through this study. Finally, in order to quantitatively vali- date the study, we analyzed all the non-instrumental Billboard Top 100 number one hits from each even-numbered year between 1952 and 1982 to 7 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD identify and classify their underlying formal models. Our study focused on popular music from the United States, because all the important develop- ments could be identified there first. We made every effort to cite songs that contain the first manifestation of each development described in our analysis. However, given the limited sample size, we cannot guarantee that the cited examples are in fact the very first occurrence of a given formal characteristic. 2. Chorus and refrain 2.1 The refrain becomes the chorus As far as we can tell, the confusion around the terms »chorus,« and »re- frain« begins in the mid 19th century in sheet music editions of parlor songs and the so-called »Plantation Songs« that authors such as Stephen Foster composed for the minstrel stage.5 Songs like »Old Folks At Home« or »Oh! Susanna« have a simple verse/refrain form. The verses consist of two eight- measure periods in which the phrases differ only slightly to form half cadences and authentic cadences. The refrain is a similar eight-measure period, but the antecedent phrase introduces new material. In our example, it includes the title lyrics, »Oh! Susanna,« and distinguishes itself harmoni- cally through a shift to the subdominant. The consequent phrase returns to the opening line of the first strophe (but this time resolves fully in an authentic cadence, of course).6 5 cf. Hamm (1979, 255): »The verse-chorus pattern, one of the most distinctive features of these songs, had developed first in songs of the singing families of the 1840s and ‘50s and in minstrel songs of the same period. By this time it was an almost universal pattern and was one of the most uniquely American fea- tures of this body of song. It was equally appropriate for performance at home, where the better singers could take the solo verses and all others could join in the chorus, and on the minstrel stage, where the entire troupe could echo the verses sung by one of the stars.« 6 Tawa’s analysis of 230 songs published between 1866 and 1910 led him to the conclusion that the verse and chorus typically had the same melody before 1890, and differing melodies thereafter (Tawa 1990, 97). In the songs published after 1890 in which the verse and chorus melodies varied, the chorus typically returned to one of the phrases from the verse (ibid., 110); only seldom did they consist of entirely new material (ibid., 117), cf. also Hamm (1979, 254f.). How- ever, there are earlier minstrel songs that followed a different pattern, such as the famous »Dixie« (credited as »I Wish I Was In Dixie’s Land« to Daniel Decatur Emmett, copyrighted in 1860), which contains verses and choruses of eight bars each with different melodies. Another notorious example is »Jump Jim Crow« (Rice 1830) with contrasting verses and refrains of four bars each. 8 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Stephen Foster: »Oh! Susanna« (1848) Musical phrases Lyrics Line (2/4 measures each) Verse 1 I came from Alabama A aD Wid my banjo on my knee, I’m g’wan to Lousiana, My true love for to see. B aT Verse 2 It rain’d all night the day I left, C aD The weather it was dry, The sun so hot I frose to death; Susanna, don’t you cry. D aT Refrain Oh! Susanna, E bS->D (Chorus) Oh! Don’t you cry for me, I’ve come from Alabama, Wid my banjo on my knee. A aT Songs with refrain lines which are sung, often in unison, by the entire min- strel troupe to the same melody as the lines in the verse existed before Foster’s. The novel aspect of Foster’s minstrel songs was that the refrain was distinguished by four or five voice harmony in the sheet music editions published in the mid-19th century. (Hamm 1979, 210)7 This differentiation between the strophes presented by a solo voice and the refrain, sung by a chorus or in four-voice harmony, ushered in the term »chorus« for this part of the form. This designation stuck, resulting in the synonymous use of the terms »refrain« and »chorus.«8 2.2 Tin Pan Alley standard No. 1: ABAC »After The Ball« (Harris 1891), the landmark hit of early Tin Pan Alley9, with its 64-measure verse and a 32-measure chorus, is gigantic in its proportions compared to »Oh! Susanna.« While the length of the two-part verse is also atypical of the new age of songwriting (cf. Tawa 1990, 163, and Hamm 7 These editions are available online at http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu. In the editions based on the performances by Christy’s Minstrels, the chorus is arranged for five voices. In the edition subtitled »As Sung by the Ethiopian Serenaders,« it was arranged for four voices. 8 Tawa (1990, 106) refers to such refrains sung by a choir as »chorus refrains.« Hoerburger (1998, 124) states in his MGG article, »Refrain«—unfortunately without citing any evidence—that the term »chorus« was also commonly used to refer to the refrain in English folk songs. Hamm (1979, 210), in contrast, points out that the most apparent differentiating characteristic between Foster’s »Ethiopian melodies« and his »English« songs was that the former always had a chorus, while the latter never did. 9 Hamm (1979, 297) labels its success »the first spectacular demonstration of the market potential of popular song.« 9 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI- HAUENSCHILD 1979, 293), »After the Ball« served as a model in many other respects. The refrain is still referred to as a »chorus« in this period, but an arrangement calling for this section to be sung by an actual chorus had become the exception rather than the rule by this point.10 Unlike »Oh! Susanna,« this chorus shares no common material with its verse. Rather, its sumptuous waltz melody provides a distinct contrast to the plainer ballad-like tone of the verse. The chorus of »After the Ball« consists of a 32-measure period based on two 16-measure phrases, four eight-measure lines or eight four- measure phrases. Until the 1920s, when this layout became the dominant template, it existed alongside various other popular chorus models, which were 16 measures in length but otherwise shared the same characteristics. 10 The terminology used with regard to these forms was far from settled. Even two editions of »After The Ball« released in 1892 by Harris’ own publishing houses do not agree on terminology. The edition published in Milwaukee refers to the section beginning with the lyrics »After the ball...« as the »chorus,« while the New York edition calls it the »refrain« (cf. the joint online music archives of various libraries in the state of Indiana at http://webapp1. dlib.indiana.edu/inharmony/welcome.do). Songs like this were typically per- formed in Vaudeville shows, and it was customary for the public to join in on the choruses, singing in unison with a chorus of voices from the stage. How- ever, this was a matter of performance practice, and not composition. An arrangement of the chorus for multiple voices singing in harmony had become optional at best: »Although the chorus no longer sports a soprano-alto-tenor- baritone harmonization, an unaccompanied vocal-quartet harmonization of this section is sometimes included in the sheet music to accommodate the many amateur and professional quartets, particularly male ones, active during these years. In instances where optional harmony is omitted, the possibility of impro- vised vocal harmony was probably assumed« (Tawa 1990, 169f.). 10 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Charles K. Harris: »After The Ball« (1891) mit ABAC-Chorus Lyrics Rhyme Musical phrases scheme (8 measures each) Verse 1 A little maiden climbed an old man’s knee a {AVerse} Begged for a story — »Do Uncle, please.« a {BVerse} Why are you single; Verse why live alone? b {A’ } Have you no babies; have you no home?« b {CVerse} »I had a sweetheart, years, years ago; c {DVerse} Where she is now, pet, you will soon know c {EVerse} List [sic] to the story, Verse I’ll tell it all, d {A’ } I believed her faithless after the ball.« d {CVerse} Chorus After the ball is over, After the break of morn, e AChorus After the dancers’ leaving, After the stars are gone; e BChorus Many a heart is aching, Chorus If you could read them all; d A’ Many the hopes that have vanished After the ball. d CChorus In contrast to the simple period of »Oh! Susanna,« the phrases in the chorus differ not only in their final chords, but in their harmonic and melodic structure as well. The resulting ABAC chorus form would predominate until 1920 and even produced a number of hits later.11 11 Examples: »Alexander’s Ragtime Band« (Berlin 1911), »Swanee« (Caesar/ Gershwin 1919), »Tea For Two« (Caesar/Youmans 1924), »I Can’t Give You Any- thing But Love« (Fields/McHugh 1928), »White Christmas« (Berlin 1942), »Ev’ry Time We Say Good Bye« (Porter 1944), »Cry« (Kohlman 1951), »Mr. Sandman« (Ballard 1954), »Spanish Eyes« (Kaempfert/Singleton/Snyder 1965/66). Even as late as 1952, the top 20 songs on the Billboard Year End Charts included seven songs with this form. ABAC was also a popular form in country music, for exam- ple in Hank Williams’ »Half As Much« (Curley Williams 1951) or Pee Wee King’s »Slow Poke« (Price 1951). 11 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Sentimental Waltz Songs Coon and Rag March and other Songs Songs Rhythmic Songs Verse Chorus Verse Chorus Verse Chorus Verse Chorus ABAC >50% 27 % 31 % 60 % 40 % 53 % AABA 34 % 13 % 20 % 20 % Table 1 Distribution of verse and chorus forms in various types of songs published between 1890 and 1910 according to Tawa (1990, 170, 179, 190 and 196); empty cells = no information stated Irrespective of the harmonic and melodic complexity of the 32-measure period, recognizing the musical form of the chorus’ is sometimes very chal- lenging. For instance, there are often variations at the level of the four- measure phrases. This is especially common of the second A-section, which results in an ABA’C form, as in »After The Ball« to cite an early example.12 The dividing line between a ABAC form with variations and unusual forms such as ABB’A or ABCD is often blurred, but the lyrics can provide an aid in parsing this form, providing formal signposts through repetition or analogy when the musical presentation of a passage varies. The most prevalent model through which the lyrics serve to state the form can already be seen in »After the Ball,« in which the title hook bookends the lyrics of the cho- rus. Quoting a single word or element of the hook—in this case the word »after«—at the beginning of the first four phrases is another common means of indicating the form.13 One important aspect of the »After The Ball« model is that the lyrics in the chorus make no direct reference to the poignant story told in the three verses and thus do not really require the verse narrative to make sense. The chorus can stand on its own, and later it would do just that, as redacting 12 In »Come Rain Or Come Shine« (Mercer/Arlen 1946), for example, the second phrase of the second A-section (measures 21-24) begins a major second higher relative to the first. In »Who« (Harbach/Hammerstein II/Kern 1925) the first phrase of the second A-section (measures 17-20) is transposed up a perfect fourth. Gerald Mast (1987, 53f.) emphasizes Jerome Kern’s fondness for these variations. 13 Examples: »For Me And My Gal« (Meyer/Leslie/Goetz 1917), »Who« (Harbach/ Hammerstein II/Kern 1925), »If« (Evans 1934), »Because Of You« (Hammer- stein/Wilkinson 1940). This technique is especially popular in list songs, whose lyrics list examples, evidence, or associations, typically loosely connected to the title hook. It is also particularly suited for comedy songs (e.g., »Always True To You (In My Fashion),« Porter 1948), but it is employed in love ballads as well. 12 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS the narrative verses became the norm for performances of songs in venues other than the stage or musical films. 2.3 Tin Pan Alley-Standard No. 2: AABA As the following figure shows, ABAC was eclipsed in the 1920’s (although by no means completely replaced) as the leading chorus-form by the AABA form, which would eventually come to be considered the classic song form of Tin Pan Alley.14 80 70 percentage share 60 50 AABA 40 30 ABAC 20 other 10 0 1905-‐1909 1910-‐1919 1920-‐1929 1930-‐1939 1940-‐1949 (n=6) (n=22) (n=39) (n= 40) (n=30) Figure 1: Chorus Form Models in the Sample »Tin Pan Alley-Songs« The earliest example of an AABA chorus-form in our core sample is the song »Someday Sweetheart« by the brothers Benjamin and John Spikes from 1919. Earlier AABA forms without verses existed in the 19th century, e.g., 14 [1] This chart is based on a survey of 137 songs published between 1905 and 1949. The core sample is based on the rankings in Charles Hamm’s (1979) book Yesterdays, which identify these songs as hits. While the validity of a sample selected thus may be debatable, the clear trends in the distribution of formal models may very well accurately depict the actual developments, at least in the Tin Pan Alley mainstream. [2] We interpret the term »Tin Pan Alley« very broadly. We did not differentiate the songs according to their origins or in- tended uses, e.g., for the sheet music market, for radio, or songs composed in connection with a Broadway show or Hollywood film. If one removed the songs composed for Broadway from the sample, then works by songwriters such as Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, or Lorenz Hart would go uncounted. Shows from the »Golden Era« of Broadway typically generated between two and four hits in the American Popular Song Form (i.e., with an AABA or ABAC Chorus), which were sung on stage to accompaniment by the pit orchestra, published as sheet music (on Tin Pan Alley), plunked out on pianos in homes across America, arranged for dance orchestras, recorded by large orchestras and small combos, and used by bebop musicians as a template for improvisation and composition. 13 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Friedrich Silcher (»Muss i denn,« 1827) or Foster (»I Dream of Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair,« 1854). »Silver Threads Among The Gold« (Rexford/ Danks, 1873) and »There’s A Chicken Dinner Waitin’ Home For Me« (Van Alstyne 1904) offer an AABA verse15, and AABA choruses can be found in the songs »I Love My Wife, But Oh You Kid« (Harry von Tilzer 1909) and »Let’s Go Into A Picture Show« (Albert von Tilzer/McCree 1909), as well as in songs composed by Irving Berlin in the 1910s.16 However, this form’s breakthrough in American Popular Song does not become evident until 1920 (also accord- ing to Middleton 2003, 515). Furthermore, there is considerable evidence that this new 32-measure form has more to do with the ABAC form, based on a 32-measure period as it is, than with »Muss i denn.« Given that the AABA form would come to be considered the pop song form par excellence, especially as distinct from all types of blues-derived forms, it is astonishing that this »new« chorus-form initially appeared very often in African American contexts. Jelly Roll Morton, for instance, claimed he was the author of »Someday Sweetheart« (cf. Pastras 2001, 125 and Schafer 2008, 54). Some years before that, »I Ain’t Got Nobody« (1915), written by the African- American composer Spencer Williams and lyricist Roger A. Graham, was first popularized by the white vaudeville singer Marion Harris, who was promoted as »The Queen of the Blues« (Wald 2004, 18). By the 20s recordings by Bessie Smith und Fats Waller followed and 1938 it was on the set list of the Count Basie Orchestra at the »From Spirituals to Swing« concert, which showcased the achievements of African- American music. What in retrospective may seem to be a song in typical Tin Pan Alley AABA-design with a certain blues tinge, actually preceded both the era of recorded ›real‹ blues17 and the heyday of the AABA form. Irving Berlin’s AABA song »Everybody Step« from 1921 was considered overtly »jazzy« by his contemporaries, including George Gershwin (cf. Magee 2006, 698ff.). And Jerome Kern also linked African American musical idioms with the AABA form in the 1920s. One of his first songs in this form was »Left All Alone Again Blues« from 1920, a blues song18 with a ragtime rhythm. With a 15 The 64 bars of the verses of »After The Ball« build an AABA form as well. 16 For example, »Araby,« 1914, and »From Here to Shanghai,« 1917. At this time, Berlin also made more frequent use of the hybrid form AABC (e.g., »The Synco- pated Walk,« 1914, »I’m Going Back To The Farm,« 1915, and »I Lost My Heart In Dixieland,« 1919), which later became much less prevalent. 17 Cf. Wald (2004) for a profound discussion of what was and is considered ›real blues‹, as well of the reliability of such considerations. 18 Blues songs, in this context, are Tin Pan Alley songs whose titles or lyrics con- tain the word »Blues.« Their lyrics and music contain veiled or overt blues topoi, but their forms follow the usual verse-chorus progression. They only use the 12-bar-structure for either the verse (as in »The Tennessee Blues,« 14 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS I-IV shuttle in the A-section and a melody based on alternating perfect fourths and tritones, it demonstrates two characteristic blues colorations. In the epochal musical Show Boat from 1927, Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II reserve the AABA form for the world of the black characters. »Ole Man River,« sung by the dockworker Joe, laments the difficult lives of and discrimination against blacks in the south over a harmony sophisticating the I-IV-shuttle to I-vi7-I-IV \| I-IV-I-vi7. The second song in AABA form, »Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man,« is sung by the vaudeville performer Julie, who em- phasizes that she learned it from Afro-Americans, but still unwittingly outs herself as a mulatto by singing this tune larded with blue notes, which re- sults in her being fired from the Show Boat soon afterward.19 Around 1930, Andy Razaf wrote the lyrics for several hits in AABA form with music by Fats Waller (»Honeysuckle Rose« 1928, »Ain’t Misbehavin’« 1929, and »(What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue« 1929, the latters composed with Harry Brook), Don Redman (»Gee, Baby, Ain’t I Good To You« 1930), and Eubie Blake (»Memories Of You« 1930 and »My Handyman Ain’t Handy Anymore« 1930) popularized by singers like Alberta Hunter and Louis Armstrong. Other AABA standards written and/or prominently performed by African-Americans were »Stormy Weather« (Koehler/Arlen 1933), »I Ain’t Got Nothing But The Blues« (George/Ellington 1937), and »Don’t Get Around Much Anymore« (Russell/Ellington 1940). So while the AABA form was also associated with Afro-Americans, espe- cially in the first decade of its popularity, later on it stood quite exclusively Warner/Holt 1916) or the chorus (»The Alcoholic Blues,« Albert von Tilzer/ Laska 1918). Muir gives two reasons for this: »One reason seems to be that using the same melody and chord sequence as the basis for an entire com- position was firmly at odds with the conventions of Tin Pan Alley, which assumed that the piece needed musical variety in order to hold the attention of listeners. [...] Furthermore, popular songs and instrumental compositions of the period where structured around the easy-on-the-ear symmetry of sixteen and thirty-two bar structures. Building a piece entirely on an asymmetrical twelve- bar structure [...] was considered too commercially risky (Muir 2010, 67). For an introduction to this repertoire, see this page at the website, »The Parlor Songs Academy« (http://parlorsongs.com/issues/2007-4/thismonth/feature. php; last retrieved on April 3, 2011). The songs cited here were all published between 1919 and 1922 and all have ABAC choruses. Three of the songs further included a so- called patter section, which was common primarily among comic vaudeville acts. It is symptomatic of the general terminological confusion that this section, whose dense lyrics and parlando delivery make it distinctly verse- like, was sometimes called a »patter chorus« (cf. e.g., »Wabash Blues,« Ringle/ Meinken 1921). 19 While Julie’s second song, »Bill,« does have a chorus in ABAC form, it originates in an older show from 1918 and thus from a period during which Kern was not yet writing in the new form. 15 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI- HAUENSCHILD for the Tin Pan Alley-repertoire, predominantly written by white Jewish songwriters. This separation was going to be confirmed by new genres of popular music emerging in the twenties: while the country blues made no use of the AABA form, it was becoming a standard in country music (see chapter 3.2). 2.4 The AABA chorus gets a refrain While the term »chorus,« initially denoted a refrain sung by a »choir« of some kind and then became synonymous with a multi-line refrain in gen- eral, in »Someday, Sweetheart« (and many other songs from the post-WWI era) the term, »chorus« refers to the song itself. This new type of song often included an introductory verse, which served to lead from the dialog to the »actual song,« the chorus, in the context of the musical. While this section can function as a kind of fully composed introduction in other types of live performance, it was typically omitted from recordings.20 If the Tin Pan Alley chorus had not enjoyed a second life as a harmonic template for improvisation in jazz, then the term would be, strictly speaking, obsolete because its meaning would be identical to that of the word »song.« On most of these recordings, the chorus is by definition no longer a refrain, since the latter refers to an element that recurs in the same form each time and dif- ferentiates it from an element that is mutable. The terminology is rendered meaningless if the chorus has multiple sets of lyrics.21 However, this also makes it clear that the terms »verse« and »chorus« do not merely denote 20 [1] Ella Fitzgerald in particular often deviated from this custom and included the verse on her recordings. Although the verse, especially in Broadway songs, often serves to bridge the dialogue and the »actual song« (the chorus), the best songwriters wrote many songs with verses that are well worth listening to, for their lyrics as well as music. [2] The older form which usually had two verses and often a shorter (16-measure) abac chorus persisted alongside this newer form in the 1920s. 21 This was not uncommon on the stage and in printed editions; given the limita- tions of 78rpm records, however, choruses were seldom repeated on recordings with different lyrics unless the song had a fast tempo. Especially comedy songs, drawing their attraction largely from the lyrics and usually having a vivid tempo, need space to unfold their wit. While early novelty songs did this in several verses, later on repeated choruses often became the vessel of comic lists or narrations as in »To Keep My Love Alive« (Rodgers/Hart 1927), which starts with a verse and then lets the protagonist tell in two choruses about all the husbands she murdered. »Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off« (Gershwin/ Gershwin 1937) has a similar layout, albeit a less brutal content. And especially list songs like Porter’s »Anything Goes« (1934) and »Always True To You (In My Fashion)« (1948) might be considered strophic AAA forms with AABA verses were it not for the introductions claiming the verse parts for themselves. 16 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS syntactic functions, but that different characters are ascribed to each; there is apparently a verse-like quality that is distinct from a chorus-like quality. The verse/AABA-chorus form proved very versatile, as evidenced by its use in musicals, in which it was often expanded into an entire scene. For in- stance, in the stage version of Show Boat, »Ole Man River« has the form: verse — AABA’ — verse2 — B2 — verse3 — AABA’. The lone bridge (B2), with a new text, as well as the A-sections of the final chorus—but not its bridge— are sung by the choir. Thus, the original meaning of the term »chorus« no longer plays any role here. Recordings tend to excise the opening verse while expanding the form through (partial) repetitions. First, this served to fill the side of the record no matter what the tempo. Second, beginning with the chorus and ending with repetitions was more likely to generate a hit than beginning with a musically nondescript verse that is never repeated anyway. The most common form was AABA — A(instrumental) — BA — Coda. From the beginning of Tin Pan Alley’s dominance of the market, com- posers and lyricists were well aware of the value of a clear, catchy, and prominent hook for enhancing the memorability and thus the marketability of a song. Accordingly, there is hardly an AABA song (or chorus) without a refrain.22 The phrase, »someday, sweetheart,« was apparently insufficient to serve as such a hook on its own, however. Thus, this song uses the same parenthetical technique that served the ABAC form so well; it bookends the lyrics with the title hook (xA AO BO Ax). A few later songs arrived at the same solution—e.g., »The Man I Love« (Gershwin/Gershwin 1924) and »Symphony« (Alstone 1945)—but it was never established as a standard technique in the songwriter’s toolkit. »Someday, Sweetheart« (Spikes/Spikes 1919) Someday, sweetheart, you may be sorry... Hook A1 And you may regret... A2 Oh, you’re happy now... B ...make you weep, someday, sweetheart. A3 Hook 22 As Tawa (1990, 107) ascertains, song titles did not receive any special treat- ment in the lyrics before 1890, when the commercial exploitation of songs was not as professionally organized as it would later become. Sometimes the song title would appear at the beginning of the verses. Sometimes it would appear at the beginning or end of the chorus, and sometimes it introduced both sec- tions. It could also begin the verse as well as end the chorus, or it could be »hidden« in several inconspicuous places within the lyrics. 17 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD The vast majority of the AABA songs in the sample use one of two other models. One example of the first model is »Over The Rainbow« (Harburg/ Arlen 1939). In this song, the three A-sections are melodically and harmoni- cally identical (a half cadence is arrived at »artificially« by inserting a ii-V cadence after the first line), and each opens with the lyrical hook »some- where over the rainbow.« (It is no coincidence that this hook is often cited as the title, even though it does not contain the word »somewhere«). The bridge is typically free of hooks or refrains (one exception is »What’ll I Do«, Berlin 1923). It does not contain the hook in this example either, although it is surely no coincidence that it references the hook with the opening word, »some« (»someday I wish upon a star«). »Over The Rainbow« (Harburg/Arlen 1939) Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high... Hook A1 Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are blue... Hook A2 Someday I’ll wish upon a star... B Somewhere, over the rainbow, bluebirds fly... Hook A3 Alongside this model (xA xA Bo xA) a second model exists, in which the hook closes each A-line (Ax Ax Bo Ax). 23 One later example of this is the song »Till There Was You« (1957) from Meredith Willson’s Musical The Music Man. The two A-lines differ only in their closing chord (half/authentic cadence). »Till There Was You« (Willson 1957) There were bells... till there was you. A1 Hook 2 There were birds... till there was you. A Hook Then there was music... B There was love... till there was you. A3 Hook Only seldom do AABA songs dispense with the refrain entirely, as in »My Funny Valentine« (Hart/Rodgers 1937). The title only appears once at the beginning of the song and is referenced again at the end—in another exam- ple of the now familiar »bookend« technique—through the repetition of the word »valentine« from the hook.24 23 The ballad »At Last« (Gordon/Warren 1941) combines both models, thereby starting and ending with the title in the bookends manner (xA xA Bo Ax). It thus lets the lis- tener wait for the title at the beginning of A3 vainly until it arrives »at last.« 24 Another major hit without a refrain is Nat King Cole’s signature song »Stardust« (Parish/Carmichael 1927/29). Here, the title can be heard practically en pas- sant in three inconspicuous locations, namely during the verse and the chorus- lines A1 and A3. Maybe Parish meant to make ironic reference to the fact that 18 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Having started as a refrain, the chorus now had become a formal com- ponent with its own internal refrain. Granted, its refrains have a completely different character than the chorus of »After The Ball« and they also differ clearly from the responsorial choruses of 19th century minstrel songs. They are not only decidedly brief (usually just one or two measures), but also syntactically integrated into the flow of the melody and lyrics. Lyrically, the »hook refrains« in the cited examples are adverbials that modify the place in one case and the time in another. Their full meaning is only evident in conjunction with other syntactic elements—a subject, predicate or other grammatical construction. Melodically, the refrains are integrated into the structure of the lines as phrases. The »completeness« of the A-section—or »A-line,« as we call it in this case—is typical for the classic AABA love ballad of the Tin Pan Alley era. The line, which is merely opened or closed with the refrain, has a discrete, unitary character because it frequently consists of an individual sentence (or two sentences, which, for example through repetition of the hook, are clearly connected to one another) and a melody typically derived through classic techniques like transposition, sequence, or variation on a motif. Lyricists and composers working in this style seem to have been driven by an ambition to create the impression that such refrains occurred as if by coincidence again and again. To understand better what we mean by the term »A-line« in contrast to »A-section,« consider more narrative songs or comedy songs, which tend to have less unitary A-sections like e.g. »My Defenses Are Down« from Annie Get Your Gun (Berlin 1946). Lyrically as well as musically here is a clear »period« after measure 4, dividing the section in two parts: My defenses are down, She’s broken my resistance And I don’t know where I am. I went into the fight as a lion, But I came out like a lamb.25 he dispensed with a lyrical hook by ending his chorus with the word »refrain« (»...the memory of love’s refrain«). 25 Cf. also the discussion of the R&B-ballad »Need You Love So Bad« below (p. 31). 19 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD 2.5 Harmony of the A-section Various concepts of harmonic organization played a role in the formation of various styles and song genres during the Tin Pan Alley era. We will provide a brief overview of these in the following, since they were of critical im- portance to the further development of the A-section. Of course the use of different chord forms and progressions were not the only means for differ- entiating these sections. At least as important in this regard are instrumen- tation and arrangement, as well as the relationship between the harmony and the melody. a) »Wandering« harmony In this first type, the harmony supports the unity of the line. Typically, it is clearly subordinate to the melody; it is either derived from the melody or works in interplay with the melody and colors it. For example, the melody of the A-section of »Till There Was You« is based around the central tone g (in C major), and the harmony wanders to present this note as a perfect fifth (I), a diminished 5th (#i7), a suspended fourth (ii7), and a suspended ninth (iv7) in succession. Throughout, the harmony seldom gives the impres- sion of a preexisting context. This is especially common among classic love ballads with orchestral accompaniment, whose typically wandering harmony is rich in mixed chords, avoids repetition, varies the harmonic rhythm, and seeks a tight voice leading, namely in chromatic movement. »Till There Was You« (A1) (Willson 1957) Measures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lyrics (There (on (but I) ringing, (No, I) all, (Till there was) were) the) never never you. bells hill, heard heard them them at Motifs α α α-β α’-β’ γ maj7 7 7 7 7 maj7 7 7 7 7 7 Harmony I #i° ii iv bVII I #ii° ii V iii bIII ii7 V7 Chromatic B Bb A Ab D# D B Bb movement C C# D Bb B C E Eb D Arrangers like Robert Russell Bennett further veil their harmonic progres- sions with liberal use of contrapuntal composition techniques; they split the chords across multiple instrumental lines and make frequent use of suspen- sions, passing tones, and alterations. These subtleties are not reflected in the shorthand used in jazz lead sheets, Tune-Dex cards and fake books,26 26 For the history of sheet piracy cf. Kernfeld (2011). 20 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS where they typically petrify into the usual tensions. Whether or not the voice leading will be restored in a performance based on lead sheets de- pends on the aesthetics, ambition, and ability of the performing musicians. In Peggy Lee’s recording27 of »Till There Was You,« the flowing orches- tra arrangement of the Broadway version is reduced for a small combo aug- mented by woodwinds and set to a continuous rumba groove. The instru- mentation of the A-lines still varies in this version, and the harmony is still derived from the confluence of melodic lines. In the Beatles’ version, the sole remaining melodic element aside from the vocals is George Harrison’s guitar licks; the rest of the harmonic movement has congealed in the guitar chords strummed by John Lennon. It may not be inconsequential that the Beatles knew nothing of the songs origins at first. They also believed that »Over The Rainbow« was a song by Gene Vincent.28 Through this type of col- portage, the songs not only gained a new image; they lost the sound origi- nally imagined by their composers and arrangers along the way. Thus, the harmony of the versions performed by Broadway or studio orchestras and the versions in which the hits from the Broadway or Holly- wood productions were later recorded with accompaniment by combos or big bands was not really identical, even if they were based on the same scale degrees. b) Loops / »Rhythm Changes« The same is true of the second important, completely different type of harmonization of the A-section, on which the gradual differentiation of the A-sections into a new verse/chorus form would be based. In the Tin Pan Al- ley repertoire, it was primarily used at higher tempos, for example in charm, comedy and novelty songs.29 The harmony was typically arranged in compact, repeated progressions, usually two measures in length. Although they are sometimes called »patterns,« »turnarounds,« or »vamps« (all terms that also coincide with other phenomena), we will call these progressions »loops« in accordance with Philipp Tagg’s (2009, 199) terminology. Tagg’s 27 It first appeared on the album, Latin à la Lee!, recorded in August 1959, and released by Capitol Records in 1960. 28 »I didn’t know that was from the musical The Music Man until many years later« (McCartney in The Beatles 2000, 22). On the Beatles’ early recording of »Over The Rainbow,« sung by John Lennon, cf. ibid., 67. 29 Examples beside »I Got Rhythm« are »I Won’t Dance« (Kern/Hammerstein/ Harbach 1935), »The Lady Is A Tramp« (Rodgers/Hart 1937), »They All Laughed« (Gershwin/Gershwin 1937). Amongst the ballads using loops are »They Didn’t Believe Me« (Kern/Reynolds 1914), »These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)« (Marvel/Stratchy/Link 1935), and »My Ship« (Weill/Gershwin 1941). 21 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI- HAUENSCHILD image of a loop emphasizes the chugging, motor-like movement of these chord progressions which expand the horizon of time and invite continuation through repetition. Since the AABA form demands a discrete, independent A-section, the chugging must be interrupted at the end of the line. This is achieved through a cadence, which can be plagal or authentic, a half- cadence, or a full cadence. Traditional changes such as I-V(-I), I-IV-I and, most commonly, ii-V(-I) are often expanded into turnarounds through addi- tion of further turns through the circle of fifths and/or chromatic lines that lend them a sense of closure in contrast to the loops. The prototypical ex- ample of this type of harmonization is what is known as »rhythm changes.« These changes owe their name to George and Ira Gershwin’s charm song, »I Got Rhythm« (1930), even though they do not appear in their now standard form in that composition: Loop Loop Turnaround rhythm Imaj7-vi7 ii7 - Vvi7 7 Imaj7 - vi7 ii7 - V7 I - I7 IV - #iv°7 I - V7 I - [ii - V] changes »I Got I - I6/5 ii7", "V7 I - i°7/5 ii7 - V7 I - I6/5 ii7 - V7 - i°7 I - V7 I Rhythm« Loop Loop’ Loop’’ Cadence Certainly, this is not a case of later musicians simplifying Gershwin’s more varied harmony into a handier form. Rather, it is more likely that Gershwin (or whoever arranged the harmony into the form in which the song was eventually performed and published as sheet music) took a harmonic tem- plate that was more or less in the air and reharmonized it in keeping with one of (jazz) music’s finest traditions. Interestingly, the second chord in measure 1 does not differ between the two versions with respect to its con- stituent tones. In F major, both chords contain the notes d-f-a-c; only the voicing differs. Gershwin puts the fifth of the tonic, c, in the bass as part of an alternating bass line, while standard rhythm changes insert the vi7 here. This difference is significant, as the bass line would come to play an in- creasingly important role in the development of the loop harmony. c) Chord schemes The third type of harmony is the chord scheme. This refers to a harmonic progression that is fixed according to convention and thus one in which the listener can anticipate the motion. Unlike the loop, the harmony of entire lines or even blocks of lines is static. It is rare in Tin Pan Alley songs but can be called the default mode in country music where standard periods like I-I-I-V \| V-V-V-I or the ‘passamezzo moderno’ (I-I-IV-IV \| I-I- V-V \| I-I-IV-IV \| I-V-I-I) are used for the A-sections (see chapter 3.2). 22 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS When Tin Pan Alley songwriters use such chord schemes with main chord functions these songs often clearly allude to country, blues, or folk styles, e.g., in »Don’t Fence Me In« (Porter 1944), »Vaya Con Dios« (Russell/ James/Pepper 1953), and »Buttons And Bows« (Livingstone/Evans 1947). The question as to whether the latter is a country song in AABA form or a Tin Pan Alley novelty song with a country sound has less to do with its musi- cal qualities than with the images of its interpreters, Bop Hope or Dinah Shore. In Swing, eight-measure blues schemata are sometimes used to fill the A- sections e.g. in Glenn Miller’s »Blueberry Hill« (Lewis/Stock/Rose 1940), which employs a bluesy eight-measure chord progression (IV-IV-I-I \| V-V- I/IV-I) that relies on the tonic, dominant, and subdominant. 2.6 Variations of the A-section The dramaturgy of the AABA form is simple, but powerful. The first repeti- tion of the A-section reaffirms the meaning of the material exposed in the first eight measures and anchors it in the mind of the listener, with consid- erable help from the refrain. The bridge brings variation and contrast, while A3 offers a longed-for return to the familiar. Composing a Tin Pan Alley song is, to use an apt expression, »the art of saying, ‘I love you’ in thirty-two bars.«30 Indeed, there are many songs (and many good ones) that stick very strictly to the simple AABA form. However, this model also stands up to considerable variation. The first two sections typically follow the classic period form, on which the ABAC form is also based; most A1 sections end in a half cadence, while A2 ends in a full cadence. This first period, typically 16 bars in length, may vary in structure and design. For example, in »Over The Rainbow,« both sections are melodically identical, and the half cadence is achieved through the insertion of an additional cadence (ii-V in this case). In other cases (e.g., »Till There Was You«) the last phrase is harmonically adapted for the transition into the bridge. In both cases however, further analysis will lead us to differentiate between AD and AT.31 The first two sections may also con- tain the old standby, ABAC, in miniature. We refer to the four measure units that comprise this form within a form using lowercase letters, or, in 30 As one proof, Doris Day as Grace LeBoy Kahn may be cited, advising Danny Thomas as Gus Kahn in the film biography I’ll See You in My Dreams (1951): »Gus, ya gotta learn to say ‚I love you’ in thirty-two bars« (cf. Furia 1992, 14). 31 Further examples: »It’s Only A Paper Moon« (Harburg/Arlen 1933), »The Lady Is A Tramp« (Hart/Rodgers 1937). 23 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD this case, »abac.« »Someday, Sweetheart« has just such a form based on variation; its first two sections are thus best referred to as AA’.32 A3 may be identical with the harmonically and melodically closing A2 (AA’BA’) or differ in a through-composed AA’BA’’ form that emphasizes the sense of closure at the end of the form. One example of this latter form is the ballad »So In Love« from Kiss Me Kate (Porter 1948), in which the highest note in the melody of the A-sections increases by a semitone with each iteration. The third A-section is also longer than the first two by half. The same is true of »All The Things You Are« (Hammerstein II/Kern 1938) and »My Funny Valen- tine« (Hart/Rodgers 1937), whose A-sections are also varied by means of transpositions. The use of extensions or of melodic variations within the A3 section to create a sense of closure can also be seen in songs that are oth- erwise less through-composed, e.g., »They Can’t Take That Away From Me« (Gershwin/Gershwin 1937). 2.7 The bridge While the A-sections may vary, variation is the essential purpose of the bridge. The fact that contrast is possible and necessary at this point, the third section of the chorus, is the main factor that differentiates AABA from the ABAC form. While the C-section is also characterized by »differentness« and frequently brings a dramatic climax, it is subject to the burden of bringing closure to the entire form; thus, the opportunities for using this section to provide contrast are considerably restricted. In AABA form, the presence of a final A3 section offers composers and lyricists alike much more freedom in the bridge. The contrast may be encapsulated in the lyrical con- tent through a change of perspective or subject33, through commentary of any kind, through exemplification, irony34, or other literary means. In narra- tive songs, the bridge may contain the decisive turning point in the story35. 32 Further examples: »From Here To Shanghai« (Berlin 1917), »In The Still Of The Night« (Porter 1937), »Old Black Magic« (Mercer/Arlen 1942); a full-length 32- measure ABAC form comprises the AA’ of a (56-measure) AA’BA’’ chorus in »The Man That Got Away«: (Gershwin/Arlen 1954). 33 »Smoke Gets In Your Eyes« (Harbach/Kern 1933): A1 »They asked me..., A2 »They said someday...,« Bridge »So I chaffed...,« A3 »Now laughing friends...«. In »Ole Man River« the bridge changes the perspective for the rest of the song: A1 und A2 »Ole Man River...,« Bridge »You and me...,« A3 »I get weary...«. 34 The bridge of »Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive« (Mercer/Arlen 1944) offers examples and a dose of irony at once: »To illustrate my last remark, / Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark...«. 35 »Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer« (Marks 1949): »Then one day at Christmas eve...«. 24 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS In list songs, the bridge may increase the tempo at which items are listed36, reflect on the list37 or offer explanations38. The bridge provides a space for questions39, hypotheticals40, detailed descriptions41, and day- dreams42. It may darken43 or brighten44 the mood. Bridges tend to be more prosaic than the A-sections so that the latter’s lyrical qualities can come to the fore. Bridges with a pronounced chorus character, like those the Beatles later composed45, are rare in Tin Pan Alley songs.46 In rare cases songs end in a citation or a reprise of the bridge.47 The bridge also offers numerous opportunities for composers to shape the song. They can use the bridge to add motion (and by extension increase the numbers of syllables available to the lyricist)48, or juxtapose a recitative declamation against a more cantabile A-line, and so forth. All of the classic techniques for adding contrast can be employed in the bridge. The begin- ning of the bridge is a decisive moment within the AABA form; in most cases it is signaled with a chord change that expands the harmonic landscape of 36 »Anything Goes« (Porter 1934): »The world has gone mad today, / And good’s bad today, / And black’s white today, / And...«. 37 »Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off« (Gershwin/Gershwin 1936): »But, oh, if we call the whole thing off...«. 38 »It’s All Right With Me« (Porter 1953): »...there’s someone I’m trying so hard to forget...«. 39 »Who Do You Love I Hope« (Berlin 1946): »Is it the baker who gave you a cake? / I saw that look in his eye...«. 40 »Just One Of Those Things« (Porter 1935): »If we’d thought a bit, at the end of it...«. 41 »The Surrey With The Fringe On Top« (Hammerstein II/Rodgers 1943): »The wheels are yeller, the upholstery’s brown...«. 42 »Over The Rainbow«: »Some day I’ll wish upon a star...«. 43 »They Can’t Take That Away From Me« (Gershwin/Gershwin 1937): »We may never, never meet again...«. 44 »I Didn’t Know What Time It Was« (Hart/Rodgers 1939): »Grand to be alive to be young...«. 45 »Thank You Girl« (1963), »Can’t Buy Me Love« (1964), »Eight Days A Week (1964, all Lennon/McCartney). 46 Among the exceptions is »You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun« from Irving Berlin’s Musical Annie Get Your Gun (1946) with the rare form of Ax Ax Bx Ax. The bridge, just four measures in length, has the lyrics »With a gun, / With a gun, / No, you can’t get a man with a gun.« In this comedy song, a four-line verse is followed by three wordy chorus »strophes.« The bridge serves to add variety and state the form with a moment of release. 47 As in »Over The Rainbow“ with its coda citing the melody of the bridge. John Lennon’s „Imagine“ (1971) concludes in the utopian quintessence formulated in the bridge „And the world will live as one«. 48 Some examples of an uneven proportion in the number of syllables between the A1-section and the bridge: »Over The Rainbow« 23:40; »Body And Soul« (Heyman/Sour/Eyton/Greene 1930) 30:40; »Top Hat, White Ties And Tails« (Berlin 1935) 18:33. 25 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD the song. While the wandering harmony of the A-sections favors fluid tran- sitions and harmonic progressions in which each chord seems to result natu- rally from the previous chord and the use of the circle of fifths in the har- mony at the end of each loop makes for smooth transitions between the sections, the bridge is typically intended to give a clear sense of departure, hence the term »take off.« One common harmonic move—although not nearly as common at this stage as it would later become in genres like Doo Wop—is to shift to the IV or the ii chord (in terms of their harmonic func- tion, the subdominant or the subdominant parallel). The »take-off« effect of the IV is enhanced by the fact that this degree is seldom prominent in the A-section (as it would be at the beginning or end of a two- or four-bar phrase) and thus remains, to a certain extent, reserved for the take-off at the top of the bridge.49 As the examples in the table below show, other scale degrees in addition to the IV and the ii are also used in take-offs. The strength of the take-off effect does not depend exclusively on its harmonic distance from the tonic/tonality of the A-section. Characteristic disso- nances, which, for example contextualize the take-off chord as the new tonic or secondary dominant, or which obscure their own harmonic function and with it the direction of harmonic movement50, also have a major impact. This demonstrative step beyond the previously established har- monic realm is often accompanied and reinforced by arrangement and orchestration techniques that heighten the contrast. Thus, the take-off is primarily, but not exclusively, a harmonic moment. 49 »Over The Rainbow« is an exception in two regards: The second two- measure phrase of the A-lines begins on the IV, while the bridge begins on the I, which is very unusual. However, the short range of the bridge’s melody contrasts with the impetus of the signature octave leap at the opening of the A-lines. More- over, the impact of the harmonic opening that first occurs in measure 6 of the bridge is thus heightened. 50 An example: The bridge in »All The Things You Are« begins with a minor sev- enth chord on a, or the mis- notated enharmonic equivalent of the bii7 relative to the tonic of Ab major. The fact that this chord is launching a cadence that will resolve to G major is unclear at the moment of the take-off; therefore a (bii) is identified here as the ‘take-off-chord’ and not G (VII), the target of the bridge cadence. 26 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Degree Title Author(s) Year I7 »They All Laughed« Gershwin/Gershwin 1937 ii »I Love You« Porter 1943 7 bii »All The Things You Are« Kern/Hammerstein II 1939 bII »Body And Soul« Greene/Heyman/Sour/Eyton 1930 bIII »The Way You Look Tonight« Kern/Field 1936 7 iii »I Hear A Rhapsody« Fragos/Baker/Gasparre 1941 III (in minor mode) »My Funny Valentine« Rodgers/Hart 1937 IV »Oh, Lady Be Good« Gershwin/Gershwin 1924 iv7 (in major mode) »Lost In The Stars« Weill/Anderson 1946 V »Let It Snow!« Styne/Cahn 1945 7 v (in major mode) »Crazy Rhythm« Kahn/Caesar/Meyer 1928 v (in minor mode) »Cry Me A River« Hamilton 1953 vi »Dinah« Lewis/Young/Akst 1925 bVI »Smoke Gets In Your Eyes« Kern/Harbach 1933 bVII »My Defenses Are Down« Berlin 1946 Table 2: Examples of take-off harmonies at the opening of the bridge in Tin Pan Alley songs 3. New material for the A-section The AABA form remained prevalent in the era following World War II. Although the sentimental Tin Pan Alley ballad was on the decline51, the form enjoyed a second life in songs performed by swing bands, vocal groups, and in country music. The following section introduces three new models for the A-section. The R&B ballad lent that genre a new sound that no longer merely cited the blues. Building on older works, this genre devel- oped its own harmonic formulas and replaced the »classic« melodic devel- opment of Tin Pan Alley with one derived from the blues (Section 3.1). In country music, songwriters also found their own ways to fill the A and B lines relying on chord schemes approved by long traditions. Besides, they created variations of the AABA form hardly found in other genres. Doo Wop laid the groundwork for the eventual subdivision of the A-line by placing the 51 The war years produced a crop of ballads that were more sentimental than ever and which offered solace to separated families and lovers (cf. Smith 2003, 22f./164). The ballad’s decline in the post-war years may be attributable to an overly strong association with loss and sorrow forged during the war. 27 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI- HAUENSCHILD loop-harmony in the foreground and thus dissecting the A-section (Section 3.2). 3.1 The R&B-Ballad As outlined above, the AABA form began to appear in the Tin Pan Alley rep- ertoire after WWI linked in unexpected ways with African-American themes and connotations. Conversely, in the next post- war period, the R&B ballad emerged as a genre that seemed to originate from the blues but made use of the popular song form. This genre played only a secondary role in the de- velopment of a new verse/chorus model based on variation of the A-section because its syntax followed that of the standard refrain model of Tin Pan Alley, in which the refrain opens or closes a discrete melodic and syntacti- cal line that fills the entire A-section. Nevertheless, it deserves mention because it gave birth to an independent new model for the AABA form that was by no means marginal. Furthermore, a careful study of this genre is in- structive because it illustrates the insufficiency of too sharply defined dichotomies such as »black/white,« »pop/blues« etc. In fact, the very assumption that the R&B Ballad derives from the blues is dubious. Two aspects complicate this issue: First, the borders between Tin Pan Alley-pop, jazz, and blues were permeable long before the Second World War began, as shown above. Second, the same repertoire was per- formed in a highly diverse spectrum of venues and arrangements. Every venue—whether it was a stage, dancehall, recording studio, nightclub, or juke joint—every cast of players, and every occasion left a unique imprint on a song. And of course it should not be forgotten that even blues musi- cians were seldom »blues-only« musicians.52 On the jazz scene as well, 52 For good measure, we cite the following statements on the issue: Peter Town- send (2007, 196) wrote of the early career of Muddy Waters, who would be- come an icon of the Chicago blues, that »[h]is repertoire contained [...] songs like ›Red Sails In The Sunset‹, ›Dinah‹ and ›Bye Bye Blues‹ as well as cowboy or hillbilly tunes like ›Home On The Range‹, ›You Are My Sunshine‹, ›Boots And Saddles‹, and [...] ›Deep In The Heart Of Texas‹. [...] Waters sang traditional blues numbers, his own compositions, and those of Walter Davis, but also ›Dark Town Strutters’ Ball‹, and [...] ›Chattanooga Choo-Choo‹ [...]. Waters also told Lomax that his favorite artist on the radio was Fats Waller« (2007, 196). Second, Lonnie Johnson once said the following of his own »blues career,« which began when he won a record contract as first prize in a music competi- tion: »I guess I would have done anything to get recorded — it just happened to be a blues contest, so I sang the blues« (http://www. musicianguide.com/biographies/1608004726/Lonnie-Johnson.html, last re- trieved April 1, 2011). For further proofs and a broader discussion cf. Wald (2004). 28 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS mastery of a broad array of styles was the rule rather than exception. Ella Fitzgerald could render Tin Pan Alley songs note-for-note with free, »jazzy« phrasing and then use them as the basis for her scat improvisations. And it belongs to the favorite narratives of Broadway history, that the orchestra for the Broadway production of Gershwin’s Musical Girl Crazy (1930) in- cluded jazz heavyweights Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Jack Teagarden and Gene Krupa. In the following we differentiate between two harmonic concepts which we call »blues« and »jazz« harmony, while noting explicitly that these con- cepts should be viewed as prototypical and by no means constitute ade- quate analytical tools for determining a work’s style or genre. Blues har- mony is characteristically confined to the primary major chords based on the scale degrees I, IV and V (minor blues were exceedingly rare until the 1960s) overlaid with minor-hued melodic elements, which results in the characteristic friction between major and minor thirds on the one hand and »functionless,« i.e., non-dominant, minor sevenths on each scale degree on the other hand. Even in the blues songs popular in the 1920s, a favorite trick in the composer’s toolkit for adding a bluesy character was to expose the fourth scale degree through a clear harmonic step at a key moment in the form. Jazz harmony, by contrast, is closely related to classical func- tional harmony. Its primary characteristics are the reliance on the circle of fifths and its foil, mediant relationships, dissonances frozen into persistent tensions, chromatic guide tone lines, and the use of diatonic seventh chords as the basic chord form It bears repeating: Whether one type of harmony or another appears in a piece does not determine what the piece is. Other criteria, such as mel- ody formation, intonation, rhythm, instrumentation, tempo, and texture are just as important as harmony or form. A tune sung by an established blues singer like Bessie Smith is much more likely to be categorized as a »vaude- ville-number« if it includes a loop or turnaround that follows the circle of fifths and starts on the mediant or submediant (e.g., »Nobody Knows You, When You’re Down And Out«). In 1949, Ruth Brown scored a hit right of the bat for the fledgling label Atlantic Records, with her first recording, »So Long.« The song’s form is AABA, and Brown’s rendering makes it sound thoroughly like an R&B num- ber. Actually, it is a 1940 Tin Pan Alley composition by the songwriters Harris, Melsher, and Morgan. Ella Fitzgerald’s recording from the year the song was written presents a melody built of segments with similar diatonic motion beginning on different notes in the scale. Composed in the classic 29 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI- HAUENSCHILD method, the melody is clearly in the foreground while the harmonization of the rhythm-changes loop seems to result mostly coincidentally (perhaps just as coincidentally as the unmistakable echoes of Rodgers and Hart’s »Blue Moon« from 1934). The rhythm-changes loop, with its Major 7 tonic, sec- ondary minor chords, and harmonic progression based on the circle of fifths, contains precisely those elements whose absence characterizes the blues. The form is AABA, and the horns in Brown’s version are no less mellow than in Fitzgerald; nevertheless, Arnold Shaw (1983, 500) presumes it is an »old blues ballad.« It is unlikely that Shaw’s estimation is based on the fact that the Brown’s version uses a »bluesier« line to replace the jazzy turnaround in the Fitzgerald version. (Where the Fitzgerald original appends to the basic loop a line descending to the tonic by means of alteration and tritone sub- stitution (I-vi7b5-ii7-SubV7), Ruth Brown’s version inserts a chromatic line that ascends by way of the IV (I-I3-IV-#iv°7-I5-ii75-V). Instead, his categoriza- tion was more likely based on the slower tempo, the more pronounced shuf- fle rhythm, and the more improvisatory accompaniment. However, it is Ruth Brown’s vocal performance first and foremost that strips the Tin Pan Alley character from the song. She does not defer to the carefully composed correspondence melody in the slightest; instead of ending her freely phrased lines on the rising central tones of the composition, she uses metri- cally unaccented, melodically descending licks. The vocals satisfy all the requirements of an R&B ballad, while the arrangement, and especially the substance of the A-section, remain indebted to the pop style of the 1940s. There were certainly models for a signature variation on the A-section for the R&B ballad.53 Five years after »So Long,« Ruth Brown recorded »Oh What a Dream« (Willis 1954), whose A-section featured the prototypical harmonic progression of the R&B ballad. In fact, this harmonic template had emerged with the R&B ballad around 1950, although it rarely appeared in such an unadulterated form as in this recording by Brown. »Oh What A Dream« (Willis", "Ruth Brown I I7 IV IV I V I V (1954) The standard A-section of the R&B ballad (in the following, the R&B line) contains two important harmonic events. In the first four bar phrase, the 53 The authors thank Thomas Phleps for this insight, which originated in his com- prehensive, yet-unpublished research into song forms of pre-war blues. Phleps differentiates between six classes of 8-measure schemes, which use the three basic (seventh) chords almost exclusively. 30 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS harmony shifts to the fourth scale degree, a change that is rarely intro- duced as neutral motion within a harmonic progression, but which is rather portended through the use of a secondary dominant seventh chord.54 The second half describes motion from the tonic to the dominant which either takes place once over four measures, or, in the case of »Oh What a Dream,« twice in two-measure segments. In contrast to »Oh What a Dream,« this harmonic motion is typically achieved through the use of a turnaround based on the circle of fifths. The leap from the tonic to the mediant or sub- mediant at the beginning of the turnaround (in the following examples, measure 5 or measure 5→6) is the second distinctive harmonic event in the R&B line. »Please, Send Me Someone To Love« (Mayfield 1950) Percy May- I I7 IV #iv°7 I - vi°7 ii7 V7 - bVI7 V7 field (1950) »Drown In My Own Tears« (Glover 1951) Lula Reed I8 - maj7 I7 IV iv I vi7 II7 V7 (1951) Ray Charles I - V#5 I7 IV #iv°7 I - III7 vi7 II7 V7 - V#5 (1956) »Need Your Love So Bad« (John 1955) Little Willie I I7 IV #iv°7 I VI7 II7 - V7 I - V7 John (1955) Fleetwood I I7 IV #iv°7 I - vi7 ii7 - V7 I - IV I-V Mac (1968) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 These two harmonic events are characterized by multiple variations that form the core repertoire of harmonic formulas in the genre. 1. The IV chord is usually reached in the third measure and followed by a minor iv or #iv°7 chord in the fourth measure; »Oh What a Dream« is a 54 This »I7« has nothing to do with blues harmony in its original application, but rather operates within the context of functional harmony. However, this can be obscured through the use of licks or riffs based on the blues scale that make the minor seventh appear to be part of the key of the tonic. Compare, for in- stance, the Little Willie John and Fleetwood Mac versions of ».« John plays the blues scale in the intro and embeds the appearance of the minor seventh in a riff that accompanies the vocals in the second measure. Peter Green’s intro, in contrast, uses (almost) exclusively a major pentatonic scale and thus keeps the minor seventh in reserve. In the first A-section after the vocals begin, the minor seventh appears in the organ part before the change, quietly, but clearly indicating the harmonic function of the chord. Accordingly, the original version appears »bluesier,« while the cover seems more »ballad-like.« 31 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD notable exception to this rule. In this context, the diminished seventh chord does not function as the incomplete dominant ninth chord described by the functional theory of harmony, since the progression disregards possible leading-tone functions and the bass leaps downward to the first scale de- gree. The bass note in this progression outlines the blues scale, settling momentarily on the intermediate chromatic step between the fourth and fifth degrees of the blues scale, which underscores the originality of the R&B line. 2. The motion toward the mediant in the second half of the line can vary in both the direction of the leap—a major third up to the iii or a minor third down to the vi—and in the voicing and tonality of the mediants. In addition to the chords that diatonically appear in the scale, iii(7) and vi(7) , diminished seventh chords (vi°7) and major mediants (VI(7) und III(7)) can also make ap- pearances. Within the framework of functional harmony, the major chords on the mediant and submediant are easily explained as secondary domi- nants that propel motion around the circle of fifths. At the same time, however, the progression from the I to the III7 has become an established harmonic formula in its own right. It is the distinctive turn in the classic tune, »Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out,« as well as the R&B- line precursors »Tain’t Nobody’s Business if I Do« and »Georgia on My Mind,« in which it defines the first half of the line. »‘Tain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do« (Grainger/Robins 1922) Anna Meyers I III7 vi #iv°7 I V I - IV I-V (1922) Jimmy Witherspoon I III7 IV iv I", "»Georgia On My Mind« (Gorrell/Carmichael 1930) Hoagy Carmichael I III7 vi7 #iv°7-iv7 I - biii°7 ii7 - V7 I - vi7 ii7 - V7 (1930) Ray Charles I III7 vi7 IV7-#iv°7 I - VI7 II7 - V7 III7 - VI7 II7 - bII7 (1960) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 32 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS »Tain’t Nobody’s Business if I Do« defies convention in two ways with re- spect to form: First, through its idiosyncratic 16-bar blues »verse«55, which places it in the realm of the Popular Song Form, and second, through its omission of a bridge, which distances it from the Popular Song Form.56 In the context of our analysis, the song is important despite the lack of a bridge (which was eventually cured by The Ink Spots, who added a bridge in their recording from 1936), because it is a very early specimen that contains characteristic elements of the R&B line. Jimmy Witherspoon’s successful (and, again, bridgeless) cover from 1949 retains the distinctive use of the major III chord, but takes a detour from the circle of fifths to the »bluesier« IV chord, thus relieving the III7 of its function as a secondary dominant en- tirely. On the other hand, Witherspoon replaces the original cadence in the second half of the line, which uses the basic major chords in the key, with a ii-V-I turnaround that is typical of the R&B line.57 Freddie King also uses this harmonic progression in his studio recording from 1969, but in his live ver- sion from 1975, he replaces Witherspoon’s move to the minor iv with the ‘original’ #iv°7. The bass line of the first four measures thus now results in an ascending, incomplete blues turnaround (fig. 1a).58 Notation figure 1a 1b 55 Cf. the earlier recordings with Anna Meyers (original recording from 1922) or Bessie Smith (1923). This verse, like its Tin Pan Alley counterparts, would even- tually be discarded. 56 Putting aside for the moment the question of whether it is the verse, the mo- tion to the mediant, or Anna Meyer’s silly »doo-doo- doo-doodelam-doo-doo« at the end of the line on the original recording that characterizes this number as a »vaudeville blues song« (cf. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ain%27t_Nobody%27 s_Business; last retrieved on April 2, 2011). 57 This usage of the term »turnaround« stands in direct contradiction with Tagg’s definition. While we agree with Tagg when he differentiates between the loop and the turnaround, stating that »its original meaning is a short progression of chords played at the end of one section« (Tagg, 2009: 200 emphasis in origi- nal), the blues turnaround’s original function as a primarily melodic line de- scending or ascending to the fifth scale degree is so significant that it is recog- nized as such anywhere within a discrete section—even when it does not serve to mark the end of the formal unit. 58 This line also forms the basis of the first half of the A-section of Ray Charles’ »Hallelujah, I Love Her So« (Charles 1956)—one of the rare uptempo R&B num- bers in AABA form—however, Charles uses the tonic in 1st inversion as the har- mony for the third degree of the scale in the bass. 33 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Another common harmonic progression found in R&B lines, I-I7-IV-iv[-I], also contains a blues turnaround (Notation figure 1b)—in this case descending. Thus, the R&B line consists of a blues turnaround involving the IV fused with a jazz turnaround based on the classic circle of fifths. Whether the turn- around is built on the harmonic building blocks of »IV-iv« or »IV-#iv°7« on the one hand or »I-vi,« »I-VI« or »I-III« (as well as all the possible alterations and substitutions) on the other is a composer’s choice which is likely to be revised by later arrangers and interpreters.59 Remarkably, none of the R&B Ballads analyzed for this study include a progression from V-IV, which is otherwise so characteristic of the blues. In contrast to the »standard« 12- measure blues progression, the harmonic step from V-IV is in no way re- served exclusively for the closing phrase of an 8-measure blues progres- sion.60 The prevalence of R&B-lines divided neatly into halves becomes espe- cially evident upon hearing a song that diverges from this template. In 1948 Lonnie Johnson covered »Tomorrow Night,« a Tin Pan Alley swing number by Sam Coslow and Will Grosz, popularized by Horace Heidt & His Musical Knights in 1939. While adapting the song’s Tin Pan Alley harmony with its guide tone lines and the prominent use of the ii7 in bars 3 and 4 to the har- monic formulas of the R&B line, Johnson located the step from the IV to the iv in an entirely unusual position, between the fourth and fifth measures, which obscures the bisection of the line.61 LaVern Baker’s recording of the same song from 1954 reharmonizes the line and thus clarifies the division somewhat: 59 In addition to the development of »It Ain’t Nobody’s Business if I Do« over multiple versions outlined here, cf. also the two versions of »Drown In My Own Tears« in the table. Lula Reed’s original progress from the IV to the iv, while Ray Charles goes instead to the #iv°7. Reed begins the circle-of-fifths-turn- around on the vi, while Charles begins on the III, which appears half-way through the 5th measure. 60 The classification system devised by Phleps (see fn. 53) for blues progressions identifies four classes of eight-measure blues in which the V7-IV[7] progression occurs in the first half. The best-known blues of this type (today) is probably »Key To The Highway« (Jazz Gillum 1940) I-V7-IV7-IV7 — I-V7-I-I. 61 In the second A-section, this step is returned to its normal position (measures 3 and 4), but the absence of a chord change going into measure 5 still obscures the midpoint of the line, which in Heidt’s version was stressed by the secondary dominant (VI7). 34 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS »Tomorrow Night« (Coslow/Grosz 1939), A1-line Horace Heidt I-V#5(add9) I ii7 ii7-VI7 ii7(b5) V6/9 I6-#i°7 V7 (1939) Lonnie Johnson I I7 IV IV iv V7 I-vi-ii V7 (1948) LaVern Baker I I7 IV IV-iii°7 II7 V7 I - II9 V7 (1954) The construction of the R&B line from two successive turnarounds divides the »unitary line« of Tin Pan Alley into two recognizable sections. How strongly this division is perceived depends—as usual—on multiple factors, of which the quality of the step to the mediant or submediant is only one. The length and form of the lyrics, the arrangement, agogics, and the trajectory of the melody may also lead the listener to perceive the line as a unit de- spite its two-part harmonic structure. Alternatively, the same factors may give the impression of a kind of take-off in measure five, comparable to the beginning of a bridge. »If I should take a notion to jump into the ocean, ain’t nobody’s business if I do,« can easily be sung within a single line, and 62 Anna Meyers does just that (at a tempo of c. 130 bpm). Bessie Smith sepa- rates each phrase of the lyrics from the others clearly (at c. 80 bpm), and Jimmy Witherspoon, who tackles much more existential material (at c. 65 bpm)63, delivers this single sentence as if it were a full »strophe« of multi- ple lines of verse. In Little Willie John’s »Need Your Love So Bad,« (at 72 bpm) this is quite clearly the case. Across 37 syllables and seven lines of text, the first and third of which begin identically, the A-line is clearly sub- divided and thus becomes an »A-section«: I need someone’s hand To lead me through the night. I need someone’s arms To hold and squeeze me tight. When the night begins And the dew remains, I need your love so bad. The beginning of the second half has a pronounced take-off character—even more so in the much slower version by Fleetwood Mac (50 bpm)—and serves to set up the arrival of the title refrain. The string arrangement, unusual for a British blues band, underscores the differences between this ballad and 62 »‘Tain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do«: »If I should take a notion / To jump into the ocean, / It ain’t nobody’s business if I do.« 63 »One day, we got ham and bacon, / Next day ain’t nothing shakin’, / Ain’t nobody’s business if I do.« 35 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD the blues. In the genre’s nascence this distinction was not always so clear. For instance, in addition to distinctively slow blues numbers (e.g. »Ray’s Blues,« Charles 1953, and »Black Jack,« Charles 1954) and R&B ballads (»Drown In My Own Tears,« outlined in the table above, »Funny, But I Still Love You,« Charles 1953, and »The Midnight Hour,« Sweet 1952), Ray Charles’ repertoire also included bridgeless eight- measure blues and ballads with harmonic progressions typically found in the R&B line.64 As late as the 1960s, the AABA form would remain the standard for R&B ballads.65 For instance, Sam Cooke put forth an unusual variation on the form in his civil-rights ballad, »A Change is Gonna Come« (Cooke 1964), adding an extra A-section, possibly to accommodate additional lyrics. Sub- sequent cover versions by the Supremes (1965), Otis Redding (1966), and Aretha Franklin (1967) reverted from Cooke’s AAABA original to the AABA norm. Aretha Franklin even appended a brief introduction to the song, although it contained only the faintest echo of Tin Pan Alley. 3.2 Country Music AABA songs can also be found among early recordings of what was then called Hillbilly or Old-Time Music. Some of these are in fact of Tin Pan Alley origin (e.g. »My Name Is Ticklish Reuben,« recorded during the famous Bris- tol Sessions in 1928 by the Smyth County Ramblers but written by Cal Stewart in 1900). Others have been composed by country musicians but be- have like Tin Pan Alley songs (as Carson Robison’s „The Little Green Valley,« 1928). Like in the Tin Pan Alley repertoire such songs often have an AABA chorus while their verses follow a different design. However, country verse/chorus-songs sometimes start with the chorus instead of an introduc- 64 »The Sun’s Gonna Shine Again« (Charles 1952); a piano solo stands in for the bridge here. The extent to which the standard position of an instrumental solo in the blues genre—i.e., in the third (albeit harmonically identical to the pre- ceding parts) section—echoes the template established by the AABA form is a question we will put aside for the moment), »Come Back Baby« (Charles 1954). 65 Occasionally with modifications, some of which we will address below. Cf. e.g., Buddy Guy: »My Love Is Real« (1963), James Carr: »The Dark End Of The Street« (Moman/Oldham/Penn 1967), Percy Sledge: »When A Man Loves A Woman« (Lewis/Write 1966) or Brook Benton: »Rainy Night In Georgia« (White 1962; Benton’s recording is from 1970). Other prominent R&B or soul ballads actually originated from Tin Pan Alley, e.g. Etta James’ »At Last« (Gordon/Warren 1941, first recorded by the Glenn Miller Orchestra) or Otis Redding’s »Try A Little Tenderness« (1966, Campbell/Connelly/Woods 1931, first recorded by the Ray Noble Orchestra). The A-sections of both examples are based on the I-vi-ii-V- Loop and do not show the R&B line’s typical use of the IV. 36 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS tory verse, a sequence that we did not come across in the Tin Pan Alley repertoire.66 Similar to the development in Tin Pan Alley, fewer and fewer songs featured verses in the mid to late 1930s. From 1938 on there are hardly any verses to be found in AABA country recordings. A lot of songs recorded in the 1920s and 30s use the periodic passamez- zo moderno chord scheme that goes back to a renaissance Italian ground bass scheme. Stephen Foster used it in 20% of his songs (Gombosi 1944, 135) and it is also found in many hymns composed around 1900 (e.g. »Sweeping Through The Gates,« Owen/Sanders 1872; »I Am Resolved,« Hartsough/ Fillmore 1896; »I’ll Be Ready When The Bridegroom Comes, Winsett 1908). Some of these songs vary the pattern after 16 or 32 bars by changing the or- der of the I and IV chords in measures 1-4. Stoia (2013, 222) calls this a con- trasting strain: I I IV IV I I V V Passamezzo moderno scheme I I IV IV I V I I IV IV I I I I V V Contrasting strain Closing half of I I IV IV I V I I passamezzo scheme repeated Depending on the lyrics and the melody, this structure can be heard as strophic (if the progression is repeated over and over with different lyrics as in »The Two Soldiers,« a traditional ballad from the Civil War, recorded by Carl T. Sprague in 1926), or as AA’BA’ (»Jesus My All,« recorded by the Carlisle Brothers in 1934), and even as a verse/chorus song (when the A- lines do not contain a refrain, the contrasting strain sections start with the title and are sung by a chorus in »When It’s Lamplightin’ Time In The Val- ley« [Lyons, Hart & The Vagabonds] as recorded by Tex Ritter 1933). All three options seem to work in the Delmore Brothers’ 1935 recording of »I Believe It For My Mother Told Me So« (Dresser 1887). In many of these passamezzo/AA’BA’-songs the BA’ parts use the same lyrics upon repetitions whereas the lyrics of the AA’ periods differ. Usually, both A2 and A3 end with the title hook, making it hard to decide whether the song is in AABA or verse/chorus form (such as in the hymn »Hallelujah Side,« Oatman/Enwisle 1898, recorded by Ernest Stoneman and the Dixie Mountaineers in 1926). This variant dates back to 19th Century Minstrel 66 Carson Robison & Frank Luther: »In The Cumberland Mountains« (1931); Gene Autry’s »Ridin’ Down The Canyon« (Burnette 1935); Sons of Pioneers’ »Song Of The Pioneers« Tim & Glenn Spencer (1935), »Over The Santa Fe Trail« (Tim Spencer 1935) and »Echoes From The Hills« (Nolan 1935). 37 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Songs: »The Little Old Log Cabin In The Lane,« recorded by Fiddlin’ John Carson in 1923 and often cited as one of the very first country recordings from the south, was first published credited to Will S. Hays in 1871. It re- peats the opening half of the passamezzo scheme three times before the closing half and the contrasting strain follow. As the lyrics of the BA- sections are not varied and end with the title line it is easy to hear this part as a chorus and that is how it is marked in the sheet music. »Jesse James,« an often-recorded folk ballad from the 1880s, is a similar case. Here the 16- bar passamezzo scheme is fully repeated with different lyrics (functioning as verse 1 and 2) before the contrasting strain appears, taking the function of a chorus—a design already used in Foster’s »Massa’s In The Cold Ground« (1853). Presumably, recording artists of the 1930s tended to choose this har- monic progression to accompany lyrics that dealt with nostalgia (Cliff Carlisle: »The Little Dobie Shack,« 1933; The Delmore Brothers: »Carry Me Back To Alabama,« 1936) or to come up with songs that fulfilled the talent scout’s demand for songs that seemed old but weren’t because they wanted to profit on the copyright (cf. Neal 2013, 38). For the same nostalgic rea- son, Bluegrass musicians often relied on this chord scheme to create songs that sounded traditional (Shannon Grayson & His Golden Valley Boys: »I Like It The Old Way,« 1950; Jim Eanes & His Shenandoah Valley Boys: »Tomorrow Will Be Different,« 1951). What is important for our study is that, first, the chord progression of the passamezzo’s contrasting strain IV-IV-I-I / I-I-V-V or the slight variation / II-II-V-V would from then on provide the default harmonic schema for bridges in countless country AABA songs of the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s, no matter if the A-sections follow the passamezzo scheme or not. Second, the passamezzo with contrasting strain is the origin for many later compositions in which the AA’BA’ layout is not easily recognizable because AA and BA are each tied together tightly, thus evoking a hint of a verse/chorus separation (cf. Neal 2013, 484). A prototypical example would be »I Can’t Seem To Say Goodbye« (Robertson) as recorded by Hawkshaw Hawkins in 1961. »I Can’t Seem To Say Goodbye« (Robertson, 1961) AD I I IV I I II V V T A x I I IV I I V I I B IV IV I I I I V V T A x I I IV I I V I I 38 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Here the AA’ lines are rather heard as one unit instead of two separable sections because a) melody and harmony only come to a rest after 16 bars, b) the title appears not in both A-lines but only at the end of A2, and c) the lyrics use an alternate rhyme that ties both A-lines together (before / lie / door / goodbye). In the same way many listeners probably perceive BA’ as one unit: B ends on the dominant and thus needs the following A’ to get to the tonic, and again, the lyrics interlock due to the overarching rhymes (B: somehow / cry; A’: die / goodbye). When A3 begins it seems as the logical consequence of B; it is not necessarily recognized as the arrival of another A-line although it is harmonically identical to A2. Most of the songs built this way then repeat the whole AA’BA’ unit with a new set of lyrics in the AA’ part while the BA’ part’s lyrics remain the same. This adds ambiguity as to whether we hear an AABA or verse/chorus song. With 15 examples between 1960 and 1975 this seems to be a favorite device of Loretta Lynn’s. Table 3 gives further examples and shows both their common as well as specific features. »Blue Eyes Crying I I I I V V I I I I I I V V I I In The Rain« (Rose), rec. by Roy Acuff 1945 IV IV IV IV I I V V I I I I V V I I Ax A BAx – instr.[AABA] - AAx BAx [new lyrics for the whole 2nd unit] »You Win Again« I I IV IV I I V V I I IV IV I I-V I I (Williams), rec. by Hank Williams 1952 IV IV I I I I V V I I IV IV I I-V I I AAx BAx – instr. – AAx BAx [new lyrics for the whole 2nd unit] »Another« I I IV IV I I V V I I IV IV I I I V I (McAlpin/Drusky), rec. by Roy Drusky 1961 IV IV I I I I I V V I I IV IV V V V V I I AAx’ BAx’’ – instr. –BAx’’ [BA lyrics identical] »It Keeps Right I I7 IV IV I I V V I I7 IV IV V V I I On A-Hurtin’« (Tillotson), rec. by Johnny V V IV IV V V IV I I I7 IV IV V V I I Tillotson 1962 AAx’ xBAx’’ – AAx’ xBAx’’ [BA lyrics identical] 39 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD »Happy Birthday« I I I I IV I II V I I I I IV I V I (Kitson), rec. by Loretta Lynn 1964 IV I V I IV I II V I I I I IV I V I AAx’ BAx’ – Instr. – AAx’ BAx’ [BA lyrics identical] »Don’t Come I I V I I I II V I I V I IV I V I I Home A-Drinkin’« (Lynn/Webb), rec. by Loretta IV IV IV I IV IV I V I I V I IV I V I Lynn 1966 AAx’ xBAx’’ – instr. - AAx’ xBAx’’ [BA lyrics identical] »Fist City« (Lynn), I I V I IV I I I IV IV I IV I I V I I rec. by Loretta Lynn 1968 IV I V I IV I II V V I I I IV IV I V I ABx xCDx’’ – instr. - ABx xCDx’’ [CD lyrics identical, very chorus-like] »There Must Be I I V V V V I I I I IV IV I V I I More To Love Than This« (Taylor/Thomas), IV IV I I I I V V I I IV IV I V I I rec. by Jerry Lee Lewis 1970 AAx’ BAx’ – instr. – AAx’ BAx’ [new lyrics for the whole 2nd unit] »Bob Wills Is Still I I IV I I I I I V V The King« (Jennings), rec. by Waylon IV IV I I I I I V I I Jennings 1975 AxAx’ BAx’ – instr. – BAx’ [new lyrics on repetition] »My Eyes Can I IV I I I I V V I I IV IV V V I I Only See As Far As You« (Martin/Payne), IV IV I I I I V V I I IV IV V V I I rec. by Charlie Pride 1976 X - AAx’ BAx’ – instr.[B] – Ax’ Table 3: Examples for Country AABA songs in which both AA and BA are tied together, sometimes seeming like verse and chorus units Depending on the extend to which A and A’ differ it is sometimes more ap- propriate to label the unit ABCB as in George Jones’ songs »Things Have Gone To Pieces« (Payne 1965), »If My Heart Had Windows« and »I Can’t Get There From Here« (both Frazier 1967). After World War II country music crossed over more and more to main- stream pop, culminating in the »Nashville Sound« that eliminated tradi- tional stylistic markers such as fiddles and steel guitars as well as explicit southern, cowboy, or hillbilly images. This began around 1950 when Mitch 40 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Miller, influential pop producer and head of A&R at Columbia Records, scored big hits with pop versions by mainstream stars like Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Jo Stafford, or Patti Page of country songs by Hank Wil- liams, Lefty Frizzell and others (cf. Wald 2009, 160). The hugely successful songwriter and publisher Fred Rose who had come to Nashville from Tin Pan Alley in 1933 also played a pivotal role in this development. It is not sur- prising that the number of AABA songs found in these years increases signifi- cantly (e.g. 48 out of 100 songs on the Proper Records compilation box »The Nashville Sound,« covering the years 1955-1962, are in the AABA design67; see also Neal 2013, 480). A large part of these songs sticks to a highly standardized formula (seen in table 3): chords are usually confined to I, IV, V and II, A-sections start with the tonic, lead to a half cadence after eight bars and close with a full cadence at the end of A2, coinciding with the title hook. Bridges almost always take off with the IV chord, lead to a half cadence, and are often tied to A3 in the way described above. But two new »inventions« that are not common in other genres are worth mentioning. First, a number of songs cut the length of both the B and A3 lines half while keeping the lengths of A1 and A2 intact. Thus, B and A3 are bound together even stronger and listeners well-conditioned to the standard 32 bars will be slightly irritated when the scheme is already over after only 24 measures. This abbreviation is usually accomplished by using only the second half of A2 for A3. Wilma Lee & Al Terry: »We Make A Lovely Couple« (Worth,", "A 1x I I IV IV V V I I 2 A x I I IV IV V V I I B IV IV I I A’3x I V I I More often, we find this trick in songs whose A1 and A2 sections are 16 measures each, resulting in an overall 48-bar AABA’ scheme.68 Although this 67 23% are strophic (AAA), 20% verse/chorus, 6% have an individual design, and 3% are instrumentals. 68 Ernest Tubb: »Letters Have No Arms« (Gibson/Tubb 1950); Skeeter Davis: »Am I That Easy To Forget« (Belew/Stevenson 1960); George Jones: »Accidentaly On Purpose« (Jones/Edwards 1960); Porter Wagoner: »I’ve Enjoyed As Much As I Can Stand« (Anderson 1962); Willie Nelson & Shirley Collie: »Willingly« (Cochran 1961); Patti Page: »Go On Home« (Cochran 1962); George Jones: »Your Angel Steps Out Of Heaven« (Ripley 1968); Loretta Lynn: »I Wanna Be Free« (Lynn 1971) and »The Pill« (Allen/McHan/Bayless 1975); Tammy Wynette: »Til I Can Make It On My Own« (Richey/Sherrill/Wynette 1976). There is also 41 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD device is very rarely used in country music before 1950 it is nothing newly invented then: Foster applies it in »Old Folks At Home« (8A 8Ax / 4B 4Ax, marked verse/chorus in the sheet music). A second trick that seems specific for country music is to keep the 8 bar length of all sections, but to blur the lines between B and A3 in other ways. In both Hank Williams’ »I Can’t Help It« and Loretta Lynn’s »Success« for in- stance, B and what is supposed to be A3 use the same harmonic progression- —resulting in AABB, if one only regards the harmonic structure. In Williams’ song the B melody starts to repeat in bars 25-28 but bars 29-32 melodically close with the second half of A2 and its title hook. What is first perceived as a continuation of the bridge ends as a mash-up of the B and A. Hank Williams: »I Can’t Help It« (Williams, 1951) A 1x I - IV I IV I V V I I A 2x I - IV I IV I V V I I7 B IV IV I I V V I I 3 B’/A’ x IV IV I I V V I I Loretta Lynn: »Success« (Mullins, 1962) A1 I I I I V IV I I A 2x I I I I V IV I I B IV IV I I V IV I I 3 B’/A’ x IV IV I I V IV I I While Williams sings new lyrics over the repetition of the B’/Ax part, Lynn’s song has new words for AA’ but the same for B’/Ax, letting it appear as a chorus. In Patsy Cline’s hit song »I Fall To Pieces« the final 8 bars of the 32-bar unit are deceptive as well. While B does not start with IV, bar 25 does, thus repeating the full cadences that A1 and A2 closed with. These 8 bars pre- sent a new melody as well so that we should dub it C although melodically it seems to belong to B and closes with the title hook that we would expect at the end of an A-line. In the lyrics B and C are interlocked through rhymes (B: never kissed / forget ... never met; C: haven’t yet / fall to pieces). one earlier example for this from Tin Pan Alley in Porter’s »Always True To You In My Fashion« (1948). 42 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Patsy Cline: »I Fall To Pieces« (Howard/Cochran, 1961) 1 xA I IV V V..bV IV V I I 2 xA I IV V V..bV IV V I I B I7 I7 IV IV V V I I Cx IV V I I IV V I I Summing up, AABA country songs differ from the other kinds covered in this study in the following characteristics: • they use chord schemes exclusively (often derived from the passamezzo moderno) using mostly I, IV, V and II. Chords often change every two bars. Minor chords hardly ever occur, III and VI might be used as secondary dominants. • title hooks are often placed at the end of A-lines; it is not un- usual for A1 not to include the title. • songs often repeat the whole AABA unit instead of only BA. • bridges almost always lead from IV to V. • songwriters like to create ambiguity by blurring the lines be- tween AABA and verse/chorus forms or between the four sections within AABA. Generally, AABA songs can be found among all county styles from Hillbilly and Cowboy Songs via Western Swing, Bluegrass, and Honky Tonk. They mushroom in the more mainstream styles of the 1950s, 60s and 70s while they are rarer (but anything than unknown) in more »rebellious« or »hard« styles such as the Bakersfield Sound or the Outlaw movement and can still be found in the new millennium (»Three Minute Positive Not Too Country Up-Tempo Love Song,« Jackson 2000; »Miss Being Mrs.,« Lynn 2004; Joe Nichols’ »Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,« Hannan/Wiggins 2005; Brad Paisley’s »This Is Country Music,« Paisley/DuBois 2011; Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio’s »When The Right One Comes Along,« Davis/Middleman/ Zimmerman 2012; Nickle Creek’s »21st of May,« Watkins 2014; Angaleena Presley’s »Ain’t No Man,« 2014). 3.3 Doo Wop The transformation of the unitary, discrete A-line into a complex A-section and the elevation of the erstwhile refrain into a new chorus necessarily pro- gressed via a crucial intermediate process in which the A-section became more clearly subdivided than it had been in Tin Pan Alley songs. The start- 43 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD ing point for this transformation was the loop harmonization, which we have already examined in the context of rhythm changes. The wandering har- mony that worked to ensure the unity of the line in the Love Ballad played practically no role whatsoever in the new styles of the 1950s. Rather, it re- mained associated with a sound that was now considered old-fashioned and from which the new styles and their increasingly youthful audience sought to differentiate themselves. The further segmentation of the R&B line beyond the bisection evident in R&B ballads would take place in Doo Wop, or, more precisely, that sub- genre of Doo Wop that was more closely related to pop on account of its use of the AABA form, two- measure harmonic loops, and melodies based largely on the major heptatonic scale.69 The late phase of this genre is sometimes referred to as »milksap music.«70 The prerequisite for this segmentation is the emancipation of the bass line, which places the harmonic loop in the foreground. Just as a constantly plucked double bass emerges more clearly as a harmonic and rhythmic foundation from the soundscape of a small jazz combo than a bowed bass does from the complex textures of an orchestra, the bass line became recognizable as a distinct part of music for many un- trained listeners for the first time in Doo Wop (aside from the more con- spicuous walking and boogie bass lines, which had existed in older genres for some time). A comparison of three versions of »Blue Moon« (Hart/ Rodgers 1934), perhaps the best-known Tin Pan Alley ballad based on har- monic loops, serves to illustrate this. The A-section of Rodgers’ composition is based on the I-vi-ii-V-loop of rhythm changes. The melody consists of a two-note incantation of the title hook followed by a repeated phrase that is harmonically transposed down a third with each iteration. The central pitches of this sequence (Bb, G and Eb) make up the tonic triad, and as the final note of each iteration of the three phrases, they are positioned with respect to the loop such that they always fall on the tonic chord (Ebmaj7 or Eb6). The need for a cadence at the end of the A-section is obviated by the motion of the melodic sequence to- ward eb in measure 7, which provides a sufficient sense of closure.71 69 By contrast, the sub-genre of Doo Wop more closely related to Boogie, Jump Blues, or R&B is based on blues progressions, employs blues intonation in the lead vocals, and features arrangements reminiscent of horn-dominated combos like Louis Jordan’s Tympany Five. 70 Tagg (2009, 204) uses this term in reference to a quote attributed to Jerry Lee Lewis and points out that it is more correctly spelled milksop (babyface). 71 However, the re-harmonization suggested in the notation figure, which replaces the last two loops with a chromatic turnaround, is illuminating. If this chorus were to be used as a harmonic basis for jazz- improvisation—and this is the pri- 44 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Notation figure 2: Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers: »Blue Moon,« first A-section and beginning of the second A-section. The New Real Book, Vol. 3. Ed. Chuck Sher. Petaluma 1995, p. 47 In the 1935 original recording featuring Connee Boswell and the Victor Young Orchestra, the rhythm section, and thus the harmonic loop as well, can be heard relatively clearly. Superimposed on the loop, however, are riffs performed by the strings and horns; they answer the vocal melody, which remains clearly in the foreground without competition. In Mel Tormé’s successful version from 1949, however, the loop is largely obscured by a dense, contrapuntal orchestral orchestra arrangement. In the (later) Doo Wop version by the Marcels from 1961, the loop is introduced by the (sung) bass and then reinforced by a vamp sung in harmony using the words of the title hook. It remains prominent even after the entrance of the lead vocals, playing a role virtually of equal importance to the melody.72 Although the harmonic and melodic substance is little changed, the rela- tionship between melody and harmony has been inverted. While in Mel Tormé’s interpretation the harmony (veiled as it is by the arrangement) seems to be derived from the sequencing of the phrase, the pre-existing loop in the Marcels’ version—which quite literally »pre-exists« in the form of mary intended use of the real books—the AABA form would be difficult to recognize given the continuous repetition of the loop-harmony. 72 Ivory Joe Hunter’s recording from 1951 provided an intermediate step. It uses the loop, stated first by a baritone saxophone playing the bass line and then by sax section chords, as an intro. Behind the vocals, the horns play a two meas- ure pattern that emphasizes the loop. 45 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD the introductory vamp73—delineates the tonal space in which the melody operates. Whether Richard Rodgers composed a phrase and then harmo- nized it or chose a popular harmonic device and furnished an accessible melody, the result functions the same way. Although the I-vi-ii-V-Loop of rhythm changes was also used verbatim in Doo Wop songs, a slight modification of that successful formula, to I-vi-IV-V, would become the unmistakable signature of the genre. The extent to which this loop is identified with the genre itself is only truly comparable to the way the 12 bar scheme is linked to the blues, and the prominence of this chord progression contributed considerably to the subdivision of the A- line into four two-measure loops and the transformation of harmony into a predetermined framework into which the vocal melody must fit. While vocal harmony groups of the 1940s as well as early Doo Wop formations worked with a variety of harmonic progressions (wandering Tin Pan Alley harmony, blues topoi, simple T-D-T periods, etc...), innumerable Doo Wop songs com- posed beginning in the mid-1950s made do with this single formula in the A- sections, although the repetition was typically broken up with a cadence (often plagal) in the last two measures of the A-sections.74 3.4 The title hook and refrain in Doo Wop Many Doo Wop songs follow the practice of Tin Pan Alley ballads, in which the refrain that ends the A-line is (or contains) the title. Other songs in the genre, whose most important mode of dissemination was now the radio, 73 Ruth Brown’s »Oh What a Dream« (1954), cited above, uses the same device with a »ballad A-line«; the Drifters’ accompaniment vocals state the harmonic progression of the eight-measure line (I-VI-I-V) in a four-measure intro. 74 Tagg (2009, 206) states that he found 137 songs with I-vi-ii-V- or I-vi-IV-V loops in the Billboard Hot 100-Charts between 1957 and 1963, and he cites 57 of those as examples. He names the Mello-Moods’ »Where Are You (Now That I Need You)« (1951) as an early example of a song that uses the I-vi-IV-V-loop ex- clusively. The song was composed by none other than Frank Loesser, who was best known as a songwriter for Hollywood films and the Broadway stage. In fact, Tagg (2009, 205) tends to view this loop as merely another variation, since the frequent extensions of the triads result in chords that are identical in content to the chords in question (ii7 ≈ IV6), differing ‘only’ with respect to which note is in the bass. While the two formulas are undoubtedly related (in the genetic sense as well), there are three important reasons to consider it a discrete formula in its own right. [1] I-vi-ii-V may be Tin Pan Alley, jazz or Doo Wop, I-vi-IV-V is (certainly and exclusively) Doo Wop, [2] the new formula dis- rupts the circle-of-fifths-logic that underpins the old one, replaces a secondary function with a primary one and thus inserts a clear IV-V-I cadence, and [3] the new style is defined largely by the prominent bass line, which means a change in the bass line is unlikely to be incidental. 46 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS sought to distinguish themselves and thus heighten their memorability through two additional methods. First, they explored other ways of inte- grating the title in the song, and, second, they occasionally used a second refrain. The former was often achieved through using lyrics instead of the typically wordless vocalizations of the background harmony or introductory vamp.75 In pieces more closely related to R&B like Leiber & Stoller’s blues- based »Mainliner« (for Little Esther 1952), »Whadaya Want« (for Jack Cardwell 1955), »Smokey Joe’s Cafe« (for The Robins 1955), and »Ruby Baby« (for the Drifters 1956), the way that the background harmony vocals respond to the lead vocals reflects the direct influence of R&B and Swing, which treat the horns in the same way. Pop-oriented Doo Wop numbers were more likely to use the title hook in the vocal harmony vamps that in- troduced the song, thus further increasing the memorability of the title. Ex- amples of this include the Drifters’ »Adorable« (Ram 1955), the Valentines’ »Lily Maebelle« (Briggs/Barrett 1955), and the Rainbows’ »Mary Lee« (Robinson/Robinson 1955). Probably the most famous exponent of this method is the song »Lollipop.« In 1958, the Chordettes scored a crossover hit with this song, which placed in the top-ten of the US pop and R&B charts.76 The separation of the refrain from the title hook through a sort of »double refrain« can also be observed in the song »Been So Long« by the Pastels from", "This song combines both of the refrain models used in Tin Pan Alley ballads: The A-sections of the AABA form open with the title hook, which is repeated by the background vocals, and end with the refrain line »the blues are mine« in the lead vocals.77 In addition to strict double re- 75 Conversely, sometimes the syllables used in the vocal harmony make it into the title: The Chords: »Sh-Boom« (Keyes/Feaster/Feaster/McRae/Edwards 1954), The Charms: »(Bazoom) I Need Your Loving« (Leiber/Stoller 1954), Lewis Lymon & The Teenchords: »I’m So Happy (Tra-La-La-La-La-La)« (Robinson 1956), The Edsels: »Rama Lama Ding Dong« (Jones 1957). 76 In fact, the harmonized vocals that repeat the text, »Lollipop, lollipop, ooh lolli-lolli-lolli« over a Doo Wop cadence that changes chords twice per measure make up the actual substance of the song, which is constructed as a Rondo with eight-measure lines, as follows (»T« stands here for »title vamp«): T T A T B T A T T. It is primarily the harmonic shift of the B-section to the IV that allows the AABA form to shine through, even though one of its A-sections is dispensed with to make room for the catchy »vamp-refrain.« 77 Further examples include: The Moonglows: »Sincerely« (Fuqua 1954), refrain: »please, say you’ll be mine«; The Danleers: »One Summer Night« (Webb 1958), refrain: »under the moon of love.« One special case is the placement of the title hook at the beginning and end of the lines: The Spaniels: »Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite« (Carter/Hudson 1953) and Norman Fox & The Rob Roys: »Tell Me Why« (Martinée 1957). 47 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD frains, there exists another model in which one of the two refrains is varied but remains recognizable as a refrain. For instance, the A-section of the song »Devil or Angel« by The Clovers (Carter, 1956) begins with the title hook, while the line endings have a clear refrain character despite the vari- ation of the text. A1: »Devil or angel [...] I miss you, I miss you, I miss you.« A2: »Devil or angel [...] I need you, I need you, I need you.« [Bridge] A3: »Devil or angel [...] I love you, I love you, I love you.« The converse also occurs in some songs, such as Sam Cooke’s »You Send Me« (Paul/Townsend/Cooke 1957). Here, the title hook is varied in A2 (»You Thrill Me...«), while the refrain remains »honest you do.« 4. The refrain line becomes an independent chorus The refrain line is apparently an indispensable element of the AABA form. It fosters unity, links the principles of repetition and variation over multiple A-sections, enhances catchiness and memorability, and affixes an easy-to- remember label to the song, so that a customer in the shop knows what to search or ask for. As we will show in this section, songwriters during the timeframe under investigation increasingly took advantage of these benefits of the refrain, and not only within the context of the AABA form. Over the course of the 1950s, the refrain line was expanded and enhanced until it became an independent chorus within the AABA form (section 4.2). Crucial impetus for this development came from hokum blues and rhythm & blues, styles in which lengthy refrains had been integrated in blues progressions for some time already (section 4.1). 4.1 From refrain to chorus in blues progressions Blues overwhelmingly follow a »simple verse« or strophic AAA form. The in- dividual A-sections, however, may be subdivided into an extremely diverse array of lyrical and chordal structures, which we will not analyze in detail here. The most prominent harmonic progression today, the twelve-bar blues, is used primarily in the context of a full band, which permits less spontaneity and requires prior agreement among the performers on the structure. Solo performers, however, have abundant room for variation (cf. 48 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS e.g. the formal structure of »Blue Yodel No. 1,« p. 51). There were also numerous alternatives to the aab phrase-structure of the text and vocal melody, which is the closest association with the blues today. While the lyrics vary within each A-section according to the aab lyrical structure, early recordings that might be considered blues also include eight, ten, twelve, and 16-measure forms with refrains (examples of eight-bar forms with refrains include e.g. »Papa’s Lawdy Lawdy Blues« and »Salty Dog Blues,« both Papa Charlie Jackson, 1924; »You Got To Reap What You Sow,« Leroy Carr, 1928; »Sitting On Top Of The World,« Vinson/Chatmon from the Mississippi Sheiks, 1930; cf. Stoia 2013 for an overview of »common stock schemes« in early »race« and »hillbilly« records). The most influential vari- ation in the context of our investigation is a model in which the lyrics only vary in the first four measures of each A-section and a refrain is sung over measures five through twelve. The twelve- measure harmonic framework remains constant. This lyrical and harmonic structure is known as the »Tight Like That« model after the hokum blues of the same name by Tampa Red and Georgia Tom (1928) (Middleton 2003, 504), although it appeared earlier in Papa Charlie Jackson’s »Shake That Thing« (1925; cf. Wald 2004, 38) and »Jim Jackson’s Kansas City Blues« (Jim Jackson, 1927). This model spread rapidly thanks to the enormous success of the original version of »Tight Like That« and countless cover versions.78 Verse-like Refrain »It’s Tight Tampa Red & I I I I IV IV I I V V#5 I I Like That« Georgia Tom (1928) Verse: Listen here, folks, I’m gonna sing a little song; Don’t get mad, we don’t mean no harm. 78 The song’s formal model was further disseminated in additional versions rec- orded by Tampa Red as well as adaptations by artists including Jimmie Noone (»Tight Like That« 1928), McKinney’s Cotton Pickers (»It’s Tight Like That« 1928), Walter Barnes’ Royal Creolians (»It’s Tight Like That« 1928), Lonnie Johnson & Spencer Williams (»It Feels So Good« Parts 1 through 4, all 1929), Cow Cow Davenport & The Southern Blues Singers (»It’s Tight Like That« 1929), Alura Mack (»Loose Like That« 1929), Slim Barton & Eddie Mapp (»It’s Tight Like That« 1929), Jim Jackson (»Hey, Mama, It’s Nice Like That« 1929), Clara Smith (»Tight Like That« 1929, and »What Makes You Act Like That« 1930), Bogus Ben Covington aka Ben Curry (»It’s Tight Like That« 1929), Charlie McKoy (»It’s Hot Like That« 1930) and Ed Bell (»I Don’t Like That« 1930). 49 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Refrain: You know, it’s tight like that, beedle-um-bum, Boy, it’s tight like that, beedle-um-bum, Don’t you hear me talkin’ to you? I mean, it’s tight like that.79 The Tight- Like-That-model spread from the blues to the Jump Blues and Rhythm & Blues of the 1940s and 1950s (Sister Rosetta Tharpe: »That’s All,« 1941; Louis Jordan: »Caldonia« 1945), but also to Western Swing (e.g., Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys: »What’s The Matter At The Mill,« 1936, which is based on the eponymous Memphis Minnie & Kansas Joe-Song, 1930) and country (Hank Williams: »Move It On Over,« 1947; Hank Snow: »I’m Moving On« 1950). In Rhythm & Blues, and later in Rock ‘n Roll, three modifications of the Tight-Like-That-model became very popular, and each of them helped draw a bolder line between the verse and chorus: • The first modification lengthens the verse section to eight measures and thus results in a 16-bar form. The refrain begins as usual with the shift to the fourth scale degree, which now occurs in measure nine. This re- sults in a longer verse and not a longer refrain, but this expansion of the form may have played a role in the deepening distinction of these two sections as discrete and independent formal components. This approach can be observed as early as 1929 in Clara Smith’s version of »Tight Like That« as well as in the song »Dirty Butter« by the Memphis Jug Band, in which the refrains are also sung by a chorus and some of the verses are performed in stop time, which further distinguishes them from the re- frains. In addition to eight-measure verse sections, later recordings include verses of 12 measures (Ray Charles’ »Greenbacks,« Charles/ Richard 1954) or which increase in length with each iteration (e.g., 8, 10, and 16 measures in Willie Mabon’s »I Don’t Know,« 1952; one conspicuous feature of which is the complete interruption of the meter before the refrain begins). Chuck Berry later expanded the verse section to 16 measures across the board before continuing the blues progression in the refrain (»No Money Down« 1956). Verses that increase in length with each iteration can also be observed in »You Can’t Catch Me« (1955), a Berry tune whose third verse cruises for a full 48 measures before the refrain returns. 79 Authors’ transcription of the original recording from October 24, 1927. The four later versions include additional verse material while the refrain remains the same. 50 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS • The second modification affects only the introductory A-section of a song: in order to expose the refrain, it is repeated throughout the first A-section, resulting in an »Intro-Chorus.« Only beginning in the second iteration do measures one through four of the form assume the charac- ter of a verse as varying lyrics are sung over them. Charley Patton used a similar kind of trick as early as 1929 in »Going to Move to Alabama,« in which he does not sing over the first four measures of the song and in- troduces the lead vocals with the refrain. »Whiskey Head Woman« by Tommy McClennan (1939) and »Rock Me Mama« by Arthur Crudup (1944) are examples of songs in which the lyrics of the refrain are sung over the entire twelve bars of the first full iteration of the form. This technique helps to establish the independence of the verse and refrain from one another, and would subsequently contribute to a complete separation between the two. • Third, the division of the form into verse and refrain is often reinforced through the use of stop-time in the verse measures, as in Clara Smith’s »Tight Like That« and »Dirty Butter« by the Memphis Jug Band. Later, this would become especially common in Jump Blues, R&B, and Chicago Blues, e.g., in Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s »That’s All« (1941), Julia Lee’s »Gotta Gimme Whatcha Got« (1946), Lionel Hampton’s »Hey! Ba-Ba-Re- Bop« (1946), Willie Mabon’s answer-song »I’m Mad« (1953) and Willie Dixon’s »Hoochie Coochie Man« (1954). Arthur Crudup combined all three variations in his 1946 recording of »That’s Alright,« as did Gene Vincent in »Be-Bop-A-Lula« (Vincent/Graves 1956). In a parallel development, country music artists found ways of adding a refrain to blues progressions that went beyond the Tight-Like-That-model. While the examples cited above integrate a refrain into 12 or 16-measure blues progressions, the following songs insert a refrain after the conclusion of the full blues progression. Verse-like Yodel- Refrain »Blue Yodel Jimmie I I I I IV IV I I V7 V7 V7 V7 I I I V I I No. 1« Rodgers (1927) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 6/4 6/4 6/4 51 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Verse-like Refrain »TB Blues« Jimmie I I I7 I7 IV IV I I V7 V7 I I V I I Rodgers (1931) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Verse Refrain / Chorus »Long Gone Hank I I I I IV7 IV7 I I V7 V7 I I I IV I V7 I I Lonesome Williams Blues« (1950) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 These appear to be hybrid forms that emerged from an attempt to fuse blues progressions with the verse/chorus form that had been common in country music (unlike country blues). In general, innovations in song form and the resulting diversity of forms were largely a product of encounters and mutual influence between »black« and »white,« rural and urban, musics, which despite the best efforts of those who sought to enforce purity through segregation, were commonplace. This exchange took place in trav- eling minstrel and vaudeville shows and was further fueled by the radio, where Tin Pan Alley dominated. It was a result of the close proximity of black and white musicians living in the South and the migrations of black musicians and audiences to Northern cities. From the 1920s on blues and country music would also reach and influence wide audiences through records and radio broadcasts. Thus, it is not surprising that even the (by now) putatively »whitest« song form, AABA, melded with the »blackest« structure, the blues progression. A very early example is »Jitterbug Jive« (Payne/Boyd), recorded by the Dallas based Western Swing outfit Bill Boyd and His Cowboy Ramblers in 1941. In the following decade we could only spot two 12-bar-blues songs with B-sections—«That’s The Stuff You Gotta Watch,« Buddy & Ella Johnson 1944, and »Route 66,« Troup 1946—but their »bridges« feature no harmonic contrast. Almost ten years after »Jitterbug Jive« we find the combination of 12-bar- blues A-sections with a contrasting 8-bar bridge in Red Foley’s »Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy« (Stone/Stapp 195080), a formal crossover that became a commercial crossover when it 80 The song is credited to WSM’s station owner Harry Stone and its program direc- tor Jack Stapp but it remains unclear if they actually wrote it or if it was rather a Fred Rose composition (cf. Birnbaum 2013, 408, fn 47). 52 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS placed number one on the pop and country charts. The Clovers’ number one R&B hit, »One Mint Julep,« also makes use of this song structure. »One Mint Julep« (Toombs 1952; Bridge and A3 are repeated with variations) Refrain 1 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 A I IV I I IV IV I I V7 V7 I7 ii7-V7 A2 I7 IV7 I7 I7 IV7 IV7 I7 I7 V7 V7 I I Bridge III III bIII bIII II II V V 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 A I IV I I IV IV I I7 V7 V7 I I In the early 1950s, the diversity of song forms took on a new dimension in the pieces written by the white, Jewish, and urban songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who wrote specifically for African American artists. Initially, they were exclusively interested in Black music (»We were two guys looking to write songs for black artists with black feelings in black ver- nacular,« Leiber/Stoller 2009, 94f.). Accordingly, they employed a reper- toire of various blues models in their first songs: 12-bar blues progressions without a refrain, or with a refrain beginning in measures five or nine, as well as 16-bar forms with a refrain beginning in measure nine. A=12-measure blues, »Real Ugly Woman« (1951) AAA no refrain »Gloom & Misery All Around« (1951) »Mainliner« (1952) »Lovin’ Jim« (1952) A=12-measure blues, »Hard Times« (1952) refrain beginning in measure »Wailin’ Daddy« (1952) 5 »Flesh, Blood And Bones« (1952; first A as Intro- (Tight Like That-model) Chorus) »Kansas City« (1952; refrain only in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th iterations of the A-section) A=12-measure blues, »That’s What The Good Book Says« (1951) refrain beginning in measure 9 A=16-measure blues, »Nosey Joe« (1952) refrain beginning in measure »Riot In Cell Block #9« (1954, with Stop Time) 9 »Jailhouse Rock« (1957, with Stop Time) »I’m A Hog For You« (1959, first A as Intro- Chorus) A=32-measure blues, »Searchin’» (1957) refrain beginning in measure 17 Table 4: Various blues forms including refrains in songs by Leiber/Stoller 53 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD In »Riot In Cell Block #9,« the contrast between verse and refrain is high- lighted through the use of stop-time and further intensified by the fact that the verse lines are nearly spoken, while the choruses are sung by the ensemble. The division is so clear that the refrain can be viewed as an in- dependent formal section—a chorus. Leiber and Stoller refer to the song’s formal components accordingly: »The chorus was sung by all the Robins, but the verses were spoken« (Leiber/Stoller 2009, 70). At the same time, the integration of both parts in the same 16-measure blues progression creates an impression of unity. Leiber and Stoller also explored ways of emphasizing the refrain within the blues format beyond the Tight-Like- That model and its three variations. »Nosey Joe« (1952) repeats measures 5-8 of the conventional blues progres- sion to create a 16 bar form.81 The first eight bars make up the narrative verse with its rhyming couplets. In this song as well, measures 9-16, set up by stop-time in measures 7 and 8 and featuring background vocals and fixed lyrics that contain the title, give the impression of a discrete chorus rather than a refrain. Verse Refrain / Chorus Leiber/Stoller »Nosey Joe« I I I I IV IV I I IV IV I I V V I I (1952) Leiber and Stoller seldom used unambiguous verse/chorus forms. »The Chicken And The Hawk« written in 1955 for Big Joe Turner, sticks to the 12- bar blues form throughout, but like Turner’s earlier hit »Shake, Rattle, and Roll« (Calhoun 1954), it uses the 12-bar form as the basis for separate verse and chorus sections (resulting in a »simple verse/chorus« form according to Covach’s terminology). The verse follows the aab lyrical template, while the chorus is distinguished by the repetition of the choral refrain, »up, up, and away.«82 The division between the verse and a (more or less con- 81 The same 16-bar harmonic progression had already been used in »Midnight Blues« (William (Bill) Moore 1928, although sans refrain) and »Try Me One More Time« (Marshall Owens 1931, with a refrain beginning in measure 5). 82 It is characteristic that Turner withholds the »Shake, Rattle, And Roll« chorus until after the third verse, while the far more successful version by the white artist Bill Haley (also in 1954) introduces it immediately after the first and second verses. Leiber and Stoller had already used the same »simple verse/chorus« in »Hound Dog« (1952) and »Yeah, Yeah, Yeah« (1954). The prac- tice of singing the verse and chorus over the same chord progression is not un- usual in folk or country ballads (such as »Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow« as recorded by the Carter Family, 1927, which even uses the same melody for verses and choruses, or Woody Guthrie’s »Ain’t it Hard,« 1940), and it could 54 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS trasting) chorus is more fully realized in »I Want To Do More« (for Ruth Brown 1955). The 8-measure verse in stop time suggests a Tight Like That model, but a complete 16-measure chorus (which also served as the intro- duction) follows instead of the expected completion of the blues form and progression. Verse Chorus »I Want Leiber/ n.c. n.c. I I I I I I I V I I I I V V I I IV IV I V I I To Do Stoller More« (1955) 4.2 From refrain to chorus within the AABA form Initially, Leiber and Stoller seldom employed the AABA form. When they did use it, it was for slow ballads exclusively. They apparently eschewed the AABA form entirely until using it in 1953 for »Love Me.« Apparently, their objective was irony—«Actually we’d written it as a parody of a corny hill- billy ballad« (Leiber/Stoller 2009, 105)—and the AABA form lent itself to this pastiche. Nevertheless, numerous artists, white and black, recorded successful covers of the song, so the songwriting duo offered it—«corny or not« (ibid.)—half-jokingly to Elvis Presley, who scored a top ten hit in the pop and R&B charts with it in 1956. »Love Me« (1953) AABA »Tears Of Joy« (1953) »It’s A Miracle« (1954) »Don’t« (1957) Table 5: Leiber/Stoller songs in AABA form Thus, the AABA form was demonstrably suited for an effort to score hits that were not limited to a black audience. This may also be a reason why Leiber and Stoller, after initially concentrating on variously structured AAA forms, began in the mid-fifties to compose bridges for uptempo R&B songs as well. They favored using internal blues structures for the A-sections, thus combining (like »Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy« some years earlier in the country genre) R&B and Pop song forms. also be observed in early Doo Wop, where it was used in conjunction with a blues progression (The Ravens: »Bye Bye Baby Blues,« Biggs 1946; without a blues progression: The Larks: »I Ain’t Fattening Frogs For Snakes,« Perry- man/Snead 1951). 55 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD A=14-measure blues »Bazoom (I Need Your Lovin’)« (1954) AABA with refrain beginning in measure 9 A=12-measure blues »Smokey Joe’s Café« (1955) without refrain A=12-measure blues, »Charlie Brown« (1959) chorus beginning in measure 5 Table 6: AABA/blues combinations in songs by Leiber/Stoller The various blues progressions were just one among many fonts of material for the A-section. In their biggest commercial hits, especially for The Coasters, Leiber and Stoller instead relied on A-sections that, while they clearly showed a blues influence harmonically, increasingly diverged from the blues progression, at least in the refrain. One early attempt in this direction was »Ten Days In Jail« (The Robins 1954), a song whose familiar chord changes (see table 7) at first lead the listener to expect a 12-measure blues progression. Instead of a shift to the V in measure 9, however, addi- tional bars on the I with repeated choral singing of the title line function as the chorus. Other songs that work the same way are »Bazoom (I Need Your Lovin’),« performed by the white band The Cheers, which was Leiber and Stoller’s first No. 1 hit in the pop charts, as well as »Treat Me Nice« and »(You’re So Square) I Don’t Care,« written for Elvis Presley (both 1957, see Table 7). The relative increase in harmonic motion in the refrain sections contrasts with the verses, which merely switch between the I and the IV. In each case, the song title appears just as the resolution to I arrives in the refrain section. Verse-like Refrain »Ten Days In Jail« I I I I IV IV I I I I I V (1954) »Bazoom (I Need I I I I IV7 IV7 I I V-bV- V-bV- I V I V7 Your Lovin’)« IV-bV IV-iii (1954) »Baby I Don’t I-IV I I-IV I I-IV I-IV I-IV I IV V I I Care« (1957) »Treat Me Nice« I I I I IV IV IV #iv°7 V I ii V I I (1957) Table 7: A-sections with refrains in AABA songs by Leiber/Stoller 56 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Even more prominent refrains and further departure from the blues can be observed in The Coasters’ songs, »Down In Mexico« (1956), »Young Blood« (Leiber/Stoller/Pomus 1957), »Poison Ivy,« and »Love Potion No. 9« (both 1959). The A-sections of these songs advance the narrative in eight-bar units that remain mostly on the I. These are followed by eight measures of increased harmonic motion over which the entire band sings the song title repeatedly. This part is especially distinct in »Young Blood«; the band rests for two measures before the refrain begins, and the saxophone is intro- duced for the first time in the refrain. In »Poison Ivy,« the key shifts to the parallel minor for the contrasting refrain. These sections can surely be heard as independent choruses, even though the AABA form remains per- ceptible.83 Thus, Leiber and Stoller have arrived here at a fourth template for the A-section that is distinct from the wandering harmony of the Tin Pan Alley-ballad, Doo Wop-loops, or the double turnaround of the R&B ballad. The first scale degree is no longer the »tonic« in the sense of a tonal center from which the harmony departs and to which it eventually returns, but rather a harmonic »zero level« from which »the other« distinguishes itself through a harmonic departure. Verse-like Refrain / Chorus »Down In i i i I i i V V i i iv iv-i i iv iv i Mexico« (1956) »Young Blood« I I I I I I I I IV IV I I IV IV V V (1957) »Poison Ivy« I I I I I I I I vi vi III7 III7 vi ii vi V7 (1959) »Love Potion i Iv i iv III III iv V i i No. 9« (1959) Table 8: A-sections with refrains/choruses in AABA songs by Leiber/Stoller In some pieces, Leiber and Stoller’s differentiation of the A-sections corre- sponds with the elevation of the bridge, otherwise typically subordinate to the verse/chorus pairs, to the locus of the »narrative climax« of the stories told in their »playlets,« e.g., in »Smokey Joe’s Cafe« (1955), »Down In Mex- 83 Other songwriters would soon employ a similar tactic, integrating six, eight, and ten-measure refrains within the AABA form, including, e.g., »A Lover’s Question« (Benton/Williams 1958), »Please Don’t Touch« (Kidd/Robinson 1959), »Angel Face« and »Hushabye« (both Pomus/Shuman 1959), »Save The Last Dance For Me« und »Hound Dog Man« (both Pomus/Shuman", "as well as »Kiddio« (Benton/Otis 1960). 57 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD ico« (1956) and »Little Egypt« (1961; see Covach 2010, 7, who refers to this as the »dramatic AABA form«). In 1957, with twelve hit-singles on the pop-charts and numerous addi- tional placements on the R&B charts under their belts, Leiber and Stoller were the most successful songwriters in the US (Emerson 2005, 1 and 63). Naturally, a host of non-musical factors contributed to the success of these crossover hits, but the duo’s creative use of language, instrumentation, harmony, and melody was key to their success. However, even a purely formal analysis such as ours begins to offer possible explanations for the enormous popularity of Leiber and Stoller’s songs. These include their strong emphasis on refrains/choruses and the maximum integration of »black« and »white« formal models. Economic interests certainly played a role in this melding of forms: »No matter how much they prided themselves on being ›race men‹ and how little they identified with white teenagers, they recognized rhythm & blues was be- ginning to appeal to a larger audience that it would be folly to ignore—especially as they began to settle down and assume adult responsibilities. They had a record company to run, partners to please [...], pressing plants to pay, and dis- tributors to dun [...]. Leiber and Stoller’s greatest contribution to Atlantic Records was to make black music more alluring to white kids, and to help make the tran- sition from an R&B-specialty label to a rock ‘n’ roll powerhouse. Leiber and Stol- ler straddled and synthesized both strains of music« (Emerson 2005, 13 and 15). By expanding the refrain into a chorus in the context of AAA forms and sub- sequently applying this concept to AABA forms, Leiber and Stoller laid the foundation for the combination of verses, choruses, and bridges that re- mains popular to this day. In the early 1960s, other songwriters adopted the strict distinction be- tween verse and chorus of songs like »Poison Ivy« within the AABA form, re- sulting in an overarching form organized as »verse — chorus — verse — chorus — bridge — verse — chorus.« Even when viewed without regard to the preceding historical analysis of the origins of these forms, it seems plausible that this structure developed from the AABA form and not, for example, from the verse/chorus form, for one because the early exponents of the form consistently employ the formal components in precisely this order and number (rather than, for example, introducing the bridge after three verse/chorus pairs, see Table 9, p. 60). Only later would songwriters start placing the chorus at the top of the song (a development that had already taken place in R&B) or inserting an additional chorus directly following the bridge before the final verse/chorus pair completed the form. These devel- opments served to reinforce the new independence of the chorus as a for- 58 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS mal segment. Leiber and Stoller were not the first to use these variations. Rather, they can be first observed in the songs of their somewhat younger colleagues from the Brill Building-scene (who revered Leiber and Stoller as role models) and later more prominently in England. It is interesting that while the verse/chorus/bridge-model was firmly established in pop music in the early 60s country music songwriters did not adopt it until the early 80s (Neal 2013, 482). In country, the AABA form was still in use many years after pop songwriters had turned their backs on it. In most of these examples, the AABA form can only be recognized on paper and is scarcely perceived as such in the song. What was once a B- section thus became a C-section, although it was still commonly called the bridge, which refers to its origins in the Popular Song Form. English bands, on the other hand, more frequently referred to it as the »Middle Eight,« re- gardless of how many measures it encompassed.84 The advantage of the term, »Middle Eight,« is that it is not used to refer to two different things: The term, »Bridge,« is often used to refer to the prechorus85, which has a completely different, and much younger history. 84 »We used to call everything a middle eight, even if it had thirty-two bars or six- teen bars. George Martin used to point out, ›Paul, hasn’t this got sixteen bars?‹ ›Yes, George, it has.‹ ›But you’re calling it a middle eight?‹ ›Yes, George, we are.‹ ›I see. Super!‹ We called them middle eights, we had heard musicians say ›That’s a nice middle eight‹ and we didn’t get the significance of the word ›eight‹. We just learned the word for it and that was what we called it: there were verses, choruses and middle eights« (Paul McCartney in Miles 1997, 177). 85 For instance, in »Strong« (Chambers", "Robbie Williams sings the following line at the transition from the verse to the prechorus: »And that’s a good line to take it to the bridge.« Similarly, Timberland announces the part that links the verse to the chorus in Justin Timberlake’s song »SexyBack« (Timberlake/ Mosley/Hills 2006) with »Take it to the bridge.« Both are presumably con- sciously quoting James Brown’s »Get Up« (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine« (Brown/Byrd/Lenhoff 1970), in which Brown instructs his band to »Take ‘em to the bridge!,« indicating a shift to a sort of B-section that interrupts the main vamp for the first time in over two minutes and launches a new vamp on the IV. Led Zeppelin parodies this in »The Crunge« (Bonham/Jones/Page/Plant 1973), a funk-influenced number without a bridge, in which Plant calls out near the end of the song: »Take it, take it, take it! Oh excuse me! Oh will you excuse me? I’m just tryin’ to find the bridge. Has anybody seen the bridge? Please! Have you seen the bridge? I ain’t seen the bridge! Where’s that confounded bridge?« (By the way, the fact that this shows up at the end of »The Crunge« suggests that Led Zeppelin were referencing the original 45 release of »Sex Machine« in which »Pt. 1« (the A-side) ends just before the transition back to the original vamp, rather than later releases on which the whole performance is presented uninterrupted.) Thanks to Walter Everett for bringing up this ex- ample. 59 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Song Form »Witch Doctor« V(6) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(8) V - Ch - Ch (Bagdasarian 1958) »Little Egypt« Intro V(12) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(8) V - Ch - Coda (Leiber/Stoller 1961) »Find Another Fool« Intro V(16) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(8) V - Ch - Coda (Weil/Mann 1961) »Roses Are Red (My Love)« Ch’(4) V(7) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(8) Ch - V - Ch (Evans/Byron 1962) »You Can’t Compare With Intro V(16) - Ch(10) V - Ch Br(8) Ch - Coda My Baby« (Weil/Mann 1962) »Please Please Me« Intro V(8) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(10) V - Ch - Coda (Lennon/McCartney", "A A B Avar Table 9: Relationship between AABA and verse/chorus/bridge forms 5. The evolution of the prechorus The prechorus began to appear as an independent formal section with in- creasing frequency beginning c. 1961 in songs by the composer teams located in the Brill Building in New York.86 Considerable evidence suggests 86 The Brill Building (1619 Broadway) and the neighboring Aldon publishing com- pany (1650 Broadway) represented the continuation of the organizational struc- tures of Tin Pan Alley in the 1960s (Emerson 2005, 20 et. seq.). As was the case on Tin Pan Alley, these two buildings were home to countless publishers, pro- ducers, songwriters, band- leaders, and demo-studios, etc., but their target audience was now first and foremost teenagers. The songs published by the Brill Building and the Aldon companies are often interpreted as the reaction of 60 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS that it was not, as Everett (2009, 146) presumes, »invented« in 1964, but rather that its roots lie in the expansion of the AABA form described above.87 The earliest proto-prechorus is in fact a phenomenon typical of Doo Wop, in which the »take off« effect described above is moved back from the beginning of the bridge to the A-section. 5.1 Take off Most loop-based Doo Wop songs fill the entire A-section by repeating the harmonic progressions, I-vi-IV-V or I-vi-ii-V. In some cases, however, the harmony shifts to a new scale degree after the first iteration of one of the standard progressions. Due to the strong emphasis on the I in the first sec- tion, this harmonic shift is perceived as a departure from the tonal center, or a »take- off,« from which the harmony returns to the I in the last two bars of the A-section. The take-off is typically accompanied by new, higher melodic phrases as well as changes in the background texture, such as a shift in the vocal backing harmony from rhythmic phonemes to sustained »oohs.« This results in an A-section with an internal structure of its own that follows an aaba’ or aabc pattern. The b-section functions as a depar- ture from the familiar that prepares the listener for the ultimate destina- tion—the refrain line—which is then sung over the return to the I in the last 88 two bars of the section. In this sense, the take-off is no longer purely a the major labels to Rock ‘n Roll, with which numerous independent labels had put a serious dent in the market share of the major labels. While the highly professionalized environment and strict division of labor itself echoes Tin Pan Alley, the biographies of important Brill Building/Adlon songwriters also offer direct references to that earlier era (and thus the AABA form as well): »As a child he [Gerry Goffin, 1939] developed a taste for Broadway musicals and be- gan writing songs of his own in his head. [...] With a plan to one day write a musical of his own« (Patrick 2007, 2, see also Emerson 2005, 86f.); »Cynthia Weil was born in 1941, in Manhattan, New York. As a teenager she loved Broadway show tunes and thought that Rock & Roll was stupid. Cynthia: ›[...] When I first saw musical theatre I knew instantly that was what I wanted to do‹ (Patrick/Baumgart 1999, 10, see also Emerson 2005, 93). Leiber and Stoller established an office in the Brill Building in 1961; Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector all viewed them as role models (Emerson 2005, 137,152). 87 Jay Summach’s (2011) highly recommended study »The Structure, Function, and Genesis of the Prechorus« that basically comes to the same conclusions was not known to the authors when this article was originally written in 2010/11. 88 There are also examples in which the take-off occurs only at the level of the melody or arrangement, while the harmonic loop proceeds unchanged: »Heart And Soul« (Carmichael/Loesser 1938, although there is no refrain in the last two measures); »Diana« (Anka 1957); »A Teenager In Love« (Pomus/Shuman 61 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI- HAUENSCHILD guidepost within the form, but an (internal) formal component itself. Table 10 shows examples of A-sections that exhibit this kind of internal struc- ture.89 Verse-like Take off Refrain »Just For You« I - I5 ii - V I - I5 ii - V IV ii ii - V I-V (Davis 1943) »Count Every I - vi ii - V I - vi ii - V I7 IV - iv I - vi ii - V Star«(Coquatrix/ Gallop 1950) »I’m Just A Fool In I - vi ii - V I - vi ii - iiio7 vi - iii IV - iii ii7 V Love« (Chessler 1951) »Since You’ve Been I - vi ii - V I - vi ii - V I7 IV - V I - vi ii - V Away« (Glover 1951) »Goodnite Sweet- I - vi ii - V I - vi ii - V I - I7 IV - iv7 I I heart, Goodnite« (Carter/Hudson 1953) »Devil Or Angel« I - vi ii - V I - vi ii - V I7 - #Io7 ii - V I - IV V (Carter 1955) »Adorable« I - vi ii - V7 I - vi ii - V7 I7 IV - iv I - vi ii - V (Ram 1955) »Since I Don’t Have I iv - V7 I iv - V7 I iv ii V You« (Rock/Beau- mont/Martin 1958) »My Last Date (With You)« I IV I IV I IV I-V I - IV I-V I-V (Cramer/Davis/Bryant 1960) Table 10: AABA songs with (typically) 8-bar A-sections divided into verse-like, take-off, and refrain subsections These A-sections always begin on the I. A two-measure melodic phrase cor- responds with a harmonic pattern that essentially shuttles between the I and the V, and these elements are each repeated for two iterations. The take-off expands the harmonic horizon by setting course for the IV, either directly or by way of a leading tone in the secondary dominant, I7.90 In nearly every case, a return to the tonal center by way of an authentic 1959). Everett (2009, 140) is more oriented toward melody than harmony in his formal analysis, and he describes the structure of the corresponding phrases as a »Statement — Restatement — Departure — Conclusion«-Form (SRDC). 89 This table shows the first A-section in each case. In the second and third itera- tions of the A-section, the half cadence at the end is replaced by an authentic cadence. 90 One notable example is »I’m Just A Fool In Love« by the Orioles (see Table 10), which clearly belongs in the Doo Wop genre by virtue of its form and sound, but whose chromatic motion nevertheless offers echoes of Tin Pan Alley. 62 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS cadence occurs in measure 7 or 8. The first iteration of the A-section ends, in accordance with the Tin Pan Alley period, with an open cadence on the V7, which then leads to the I at the top of the next iteration of the A- section. The second A-section either ends on the I or modulates by way of a secondary dominant to the first chord of the B-section. 5.2 The take off as a pre-refrain This compositional principle is at the root of a similar 16-measure model, which emerged around the same time that songwriters began appending an eight-measure refrain to the A-section (see Section 4.2). Instead of intro- ducing the refrain directly after the first eight measures, this approach fol- lows a template that is analogous to the eight-measures-with- take-off model described above; after eight verse-like measures follow four measures that lead to the refrain and then four measures of refrain. This model was especially favored by Gerry Goffin and Carol King between 1961 and 1963; however, our earliest examples are once again from Leiber and Stoller (see Table 11). The harmonic and formal relationship with the take-off model is readily apparent, since this 16-measure approach applies the same proportions: Following eight measures of repetition of two or four-measure shuttles or loops that firmly establish the tonal center, a take off occurs, in which the IV and (more frequently than in the earlier eight-measure model) secondary chords are employed to open up the harmony. The refrain is connected with the »authentic« return to the I in the 13th, or at the latest, the 15th meas- ure, and the sense of arrival is reinforced by lingering on this scale degree for four (or two) measures. Despite the expansion to 16 measures, the A- section remains recognizable as a formal unit by virtue of its harmonic arc. While the take off and refrain have not yet been established as independent formal sections, however, they have become more prominent as a result of the doubling of their length. Given the fact that the prechorus would later emerge from this model as an independent formal section, one could teleo- logically term this take off a »proto-prechorus,« since it serves the same function. Everett (2009, 146f.), explains, »In songs that do not contain a chorus [...] the Departure-gesture that precedes each refrain [...] has the same formal function as a prechorus, but clearly the stage is smaller.« Since it is not followed by a chorus that can be identified as a discrete formal 63 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Verse-like PreRefrain Refrain »It’s A Miracle« I I7 IV I I I7 V ii V I7 I7 IV ii I-vi ii V I-IV I (Leiber/Stoller", "»Sorry, But I’m I I V V I I V V I I7 IV V IV V I I Gonna Have To Pass« (Leiber/ Stoller 1958) »Dream Lover« I I vi vi I I vi vi I V I IV I-vi IV V I V7 (Darin 1959) »I Count The Tears« I I vi vi IV IV V V vi iii vi Iii IV V I I (Pomus/Shuman 1960) »How About That« I I V7 V7 I I V7 V7 I I7 IV IV I V7 I IV I (Augustus/Payne 1960) »First Taste of I I V7 V7 V7 V7 I I I I7 IV IV I V7 I I Love« (Spector/ Pomus 1960) »Will You Still Love I I IV V I I V V III III vi Vi IV V I I Me Tomorrow?« (Goffin/King 1961) »Heaven Is Being I I I I I I V V I vi I Vi IV V I I With You« (Goffin/ King/Weil 1961) »It Might As Well I IV/5 Imaj7 IV/5 I IV/5 Imaj7 I7 IV iv I vi7 bVI7 V I ii7 Rain Until Sep- tember« (Goffin/ King 1962) »Point Of No I I6 Imaj7 I6 I I6 ii V I I7 IV Iv I-IV I-IV I-V I Return« (Goffin/ King 1962) »It Started All Over I I bVII V I I bVII V I i7 IV Iv I V I V Again« (Goffin/Keller 1963) »Then He Kissed I V I I I V I I IV I IV I I V I I Me« (Spector/ Greenwich/Barry 1963) »The Kind Of Boy I IV I IV I IV I IV IV IV I Vi V IV V IV You Can’t Forget« (Greenwich/Barry 1963) »Things We Said i-v7 i i-v7 i i-v7 i i-v7 i III III9 VII bII i-v7 i i-v7 i Today« (Lennon/ McCartney 1964) Table 11: AABA songs with (typically) 16-bar A-sections divided into verse-like, pre-refrain, and refrain subsections 64 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS section, however, it is more correct to speak here of a »pre-refrain.« This term is hardly used however.91 Since virtually none of the songs in our sample with forms other than AABA contained a pre-refrain or prechorus before 1960, it is reasonable to conclude that these formal components did not, as one might otherwise assume, evolve from the AAA form with a refrain or from the verse/chorus form, but rather from the expansion and subdivision of the AABA form de- scribed above.92 The fact that those few examples of pre-refrains that did appear in non-AABA songs (primarily in country music beginning in 1958) function harmonically as described above is further evidence of the origina- tion of the pre-refrain within the AABA form. 91 Fitzgerald (2007, 121f.) uses the term, »pre-hook,« strangely, in the context of a »verse-pre-hook-chorus.« 92 It was, however, not unusual for early Tin Pan Alley and British Music Hall songs to have 20-bar-verses with two eight-bar periods and one (often) four-bar pas- sage that builds tension for the following chorus by ending on V7 with a fermata (cf. Tawa 1990, 167 and 188). Examples from the Music Hall repertoire include »Hello, Hello, Hello! It’s A Different Girl Again,« Arthurs/Scott 1906; »I’ve Told His Missus All About Him,« Tate/Harrington 1907; »Has Anybody Seen Kelly?,« Murphy/Letters 1909; its answer-song »They Can’t Find Kelly,« Merson 1911; »I’m Henery The Eighth,« Murray/Weston 1911. Tin Pan Alley examples are »All Coons Look Alike to Me«; Hogan 1896 (featuring a six-bar recital); »San Anto- nio,« Van Alstyne 1907; »I Want A Girl Just Like The Girl That Married Dear Old Dad,« Harry von Tilzer/Dillon 1911. Further examples can simultaneously be found in Vienna (»Nur A Bier Will I Hab’n,« sung by August Juncker 1907). Later on such prechorus-like structures are also used in the verses of songs by Berlin (»Always« 1925) and especially Gershwin (»Boy Wanted« 1921; »‘S Wonderful« and »Funny Face,« both 1927; »I Got Rhythm,« »Embraceable You,« »Could You Use Me,« »Cactus Time In Arizona,« all 1930; »A Foggy Day« 1937). These short sections are not independent from the verses as they never appear without the antecedent verse and the following chorus. Thus, we assume that what we call prechorus in the early sixties has not developed out of these older verse/chorus structures. Besides, we could find only very few prechorus-like structures in folk or country verse/chorus-songs: Carl T. Sprague’s »The Club Meeting« (1925), Sons of the Pioneers’ »Song Of The Bandit« (Nolan, 1937), and Woody Guthrie’s »Do Re Mi« (1940). 65 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Verse-like PreRefrain Refrain »It’s Only Make I vi IV V IV V I7 IV V IV I-IV I-V Believe« (Nance/ Twitty 1958) »Why I’m Walking« V V I I IV V I I IV V IV IV V V I I (Endsley/Jackson 1960) »I’ll Have Another I V I I I IV I I IV IV I I I IV I I Cup Of Coffee« (Brock 1961) »Locomotion« I vi I vi I vi I vi IV ii IV II3 I V (Goffin/King 1962) »Six Days On The I V I I I I V V IV V I IV I V I I Road« (Montgomery/ Green 1963) Table 12: Three-part internal forms of A-sections in songs without a bridge 5.3 The prechorus as a discrete formal section After the expansion of the A-section to 16 measures encompassing the sub- sections, verse, pre-refrain, and refrain in the late 1950s, songwriters began composing even lengthier A-sections in the early 1960s. While the verse-like sections remained eight measures in length, the pre-refrain and refrain sec- tions, for example in »Tell Him« (Berns 1962), grew to eight measures each, resulting in a 24 measure A-section. At this length, however, the character- istic unifying arc is barely perceptible. Rather, the formal elements verse, prechorus, and chorus appear to be discrete sections. Most importantly, this process confers on the chorus once again the significance that it always had in verse/chorus forms. As the examples in 4.2 demonstrate, the chorus is, in contrast to the refrain, no longer the brief conclusion of a larger unit, but the focal point of the song, which enhances its recognizability and memora- bility. In addition to the increased length, the addition of new instruments, lyrical repetition, unison background vocals, preceding general rests, and a discrete harmony that comes to a resolution within the chorus all contribute to this new effect. The prechorus and chorus are also perceived as discrete formal sections (at least upon repeated listens) when they occur independently of one another in the song, i.e., not always in the same order. For instance, it is common, as demonstrated in section 4.2, for a chorus to follow immediately after the bridge or a solo; it is not necessary for the verse and prechorus to precede it. Some songs also use material from the chorus as an intro, or 66 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS begin with an entire chorus. Analogously, the independence of the pre- chorus is heightened when it can be inserted directly after a solo or bridge without the need for a preceding verse (»Baby, It’s You,« Bacharach/Davis/ Williams 1962; »She’s Not There« Argent 1964; »Downtown,« Hatch 1964), or when the first verse-prechorus sequence is followed by another before the chorus is introduced (»She Loves You,« Lennon/McCartney 1963, which also begins with a variation on the chorus). The character of the prechorus, however, remains the same as that of the take-off and pre-refrain; the dis- tance from the I offers variety and produces harmonic instability and ten- sion that is subsequently resolved in the chorus. The expansion of the A-section up to 26 measures (»Walking In The Rain,« Mann/Weil/Spector 1964, with an internal structure of 8+8+10) apparently creates a situation in which the A-section offers enough variety for the entire song. Accordingly, songwriters would often dispense with the B-section entirely, a decision that was likely also dictated by the customary limitations on song duration at two and one-half minutes. Although some songs with fully expanded A-sections still adhered to the AABA form, (in ad- dition to »Tell Him« e.g., »You Beat Me To The Punch« (Robinson/White 1962) with 8+7+7 measures; »The First Time« (Andrews 1963) with 8+5+4 measures; »Baby Baby I Still Love You« (Weil/Titelman 1964) with 8+4+8 measures), an increasing number of songs written 1963 or later had no bridge (primarily in the US):93 Song V PCh Ch Form »He Knows I Love 8 5 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Instr(=V/PCh) – Ch Him Too Much« (Goffin/King 1961) »The Beggar That 16 8 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - Solo - V/PCh/Ch Became A King« (Barry/Powers 1962) »Baby, It’s You« 8 9 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Solo(=V) - PCh/Ch (Bacharach/ David/Williams", "»What Do I See In 8 6 4 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Instr(=V) - PCh/Ch The Girl« (Goffin/King 1963) »She Loves You« 8 8 8 Intro(=Ch’) - V/PCh - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch (Lennon/McCartney 1963) 93 Another very interesting example is »Runaway« (Del Shannon/Crook 1961), a song discussed by Summach (2011, 20-21). 67 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Song V PCh Ch Form »(Love Is Like A) Heat 8 4 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Inst (=V/PCh/Ch) - Wave« V/PCh/Ch - Coda (Holland/Dozier/ Holland 1963) »Be My Baby« 8 8 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Inst(=V) - Ch - (Spector/Greenwich/ Break – Ch Barry 1963) »Baby I Love You« 8 8 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Instr(=V) – Ch (Spector/Greenwich/ Barry 1963) »Surf City« 8 5 12 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch’ - Outro (Wilson/Berry) »Downtown« 8 4+5 6+4 V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Instr(=V) - PCh/Ch (Hatch 1964) »Don’t Worry Baby« 8 4 9 V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Instr(=V) - V/PCh/Ch (Wilson/Christian 1964) »The Girl’s Alright 8 8 8 V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Solo - V/PCh/Ch With Me« (Holland/Kendricks/ Whitfield 1964) Table 13: Songs that follow the verse/prechorus/chorus-form This development can also be demonstrated quantitatively through an analysis of the No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. While in 1964 52% of all No. 1 songs had an AABA form and only 9% were constructed from verses, prechoruses, and choruses, the share of hit songs with prechoruses in sub- sequent years climbs rapidly as AABA declines.94 1960 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1968 AABA 35 % 30 % 40 % 52 % 26 % 19 % 15 % V/PC/C 0% 5% 5% 9% 22 % 19 % 20 % n=20 n=20 n=20 n=23 n=27 n=27 n=20 Table 14: Share of AABA and verse/prechorus/chorus forms among No. 1 hits of the 1960s Just as with bridges within verse/chorus songs, country music songwriters started to use prechoruses many years later, in the pop-oriented »Country- politan« style around 1980 (cf. Neal 2013, 339). Examples are Dottie West’s 94 Purely instrumental titles were not considered in this analysis. If fewer than 20 songs reached the top-position in a given year, then the top-placing songs on the Billboard Year End Charts were included in order to achieve a sample size of at least 20. 68 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS »A Lesson In Leavin’« (Goodrum/Maher 1979) or Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s »Islands In The Stream« (1983)—notably written by the Bee Gees. Lynn Anderson’s 1970 crossover hit »Rose Garden« (South 1969) preceded this trend by 10 years. 6. Renaissance and decline of the AABA While the AABA form did away with itself in the United States, as its A-section mushroomed and spawned new formal components, it remained the go-to form in England, usually in its classic 32-bar manifestation, for a few years longer. This state of affairs is reflected in the »British Invasion« of the Billboard-Charts in 1964/1965 (see Table 14 and Figure 2 on p. 73, which shows that AABA forms peaked in 1964). All seven number one hits from 1965 with an AABA form came from British bands. Even in light of the fact that the Beatles’ early live repertoire included a large proportion of covers of AABA songs95, it is remarkable just how much John Lennon and Paul McCartney relied on this formal model in their own composi- tions for years to come. Although the early Beatles had at least 54 songs based on 12-bar blues formats in their repertoire according to Everett (2001, 54), there were only two such songs published by Lennon/McCartney through 1964, and those used the 12-bar blues form in the context of a larger AABA form (»You Can’t Do That« and »Can’t Buy Me Love,« both 1964). According to Fitz- gerald (1996, 42), 76% of the 34 US Top 40 hits by Lennon/McCartney published from 1963-66 used an AABA form (the remaining 24% used a verse/chorus form). These numbers offer convincing evidence for the influence, and corresponding ambition, that Lennon himself acknowledged when he said, »Paul and I wanted to be the Goffin and King of England« (quoted by Inglis 2003, 221). In fact, Lennon/McCartney used the AABA form much more frequently than Goffin/King (54%) or Barry/Greenwich (47%) did during the same period (Fitzgerald 1996, 42). Our own analysis of all the Beatles’ compositions published through 1966 95 These included, for example, songs by Leiber/Stoller (»Kansas City,« »Young Blood«), Goffin/King (»Don’t Ever Change,« »Take Good Care Of My Baby,« »Chains,« »Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow«), Felice and Boudelaux Bryant (»All I Have To Do Is Dream,« »Raining In My Heart«), Buddy Holly (»Crying, Waiting, Hoping,« »Everyday«), and Tin Pan Alley era compositions (»Red Sails In The Sunset,« »Ain’t She Sweet,« »Over The Rainbow,« »Till There Was You«). According to Everett (2001,50), at least 46 of the songs the Beatles covered be- fore 1960 included a contrasting bridge that ended on the V. Everett (ibid., 86- 90) and Laing (2009, 27-32) offer inventories of the pre-1960 and pre-1962 Beatles repertoires respectively. 69 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD leads to a similar conclusion, although it is also clear that the AABA form be- came less important for the Beatles over time:96 AABA AAA Verse/chorus Other forms 1963 (22 Songs) 73 % 0% 14 % 14 % 1964 (24 Songs) 67 % 0% 29 % 4% 1965 (29 Songs) 48 % 14 % 31 % 7% 1966 (16 Songs) 50 % 13 % 31 % 6% Table 15: Formal models of all Beatles’ compositions officially published between 1963 and 1966 This dynamic was reversed in the case of the Rolling Stones. Although they were more influenced by the blues than the Beatles, a majority of the early Jagger/Richards compositions functions according to the AABA principle. How- ever, the Rolling Stones did not release recordings of these songs. Instead, they passed most of their AABA songs to other artists97, and the early repertoire of the band consisted almost entirely of blues and verse/chorus forms98, while such songs were in constant rotation in the Beatles’ live sets, but did not appear among their compositions. The song »I Wanna Be Your Man,« which Lennon/McCartney handed off to the Rolling Stones in 1963, is not coinci- dentally one of the few early Beatles songs without a middle eight.99 AABA 96 For deeper analysis of the form of Beatles songs and their relationship to Brill Building pop, see Fitzgerald 1996 and Everett 2001 (primarily 48-51). 97 »It Should Be You« and »Will You Be My Lover Tonight« were interpreted by George Bean, »Shang A Doo Lang« by Adrienne Posta, »So Much In Love« by The Mighty Avengers, »Give Me Your Hand« by Teddy Green, and »That Girl Belongs To Yesterday« by Gene Pitney (all 1964). »We Were Falling In Love,« »We’re Wasting Time,« »(Walkin’ Thru The) Sleepy City« »I’d Much Rather Be With The Boys« and the Bill Wyman-penned »Goodbye Girl,« which all follow the AABA form, remained unpublished. »Congratulations« (Jagger/Richards 1964) is an AABA song if one focuses on harmony and melody. Its handling of the lyrics, however, is very untypical as A1 und A2 do not include the song’s title whereas A3 does hardly anything but repeat it as if it was a chorus. 98 Thus, their recording of one of the few Chicago blues numbers with a bridge, Muddy Waters’ »I Just Want To Make Love To You« (Dixon 1954) is all the more remarkable due to the fact that the Stones standardized the A-sections and moved the solo to a second iteration of the B-section after the completion of the entire form, thus rendering it entirely in an AABA BA form. 99 In light of this, the following rumor about the origin of this cover, peddled by Miles/Badman (2001, 107), is curious: After the two bands ran into one another coincidentally, Lennon and McCartney said they would give the Rolling Stones a song: »There was only one problem: the song didn’t have a middle eight. After a quick conference John and Paul told them that if they really liked the song, they would finish it off for them. They disappeared into a side room and reap- peared a few minutes later. ›Forget something?‹ asked Bill Wyman. ›No,‹ said 70 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS compositions by Jagger/Richards would not find their way onto Rolling Stones records until 1966 (e.g. »I Am Waiting,« »Stupid Girl,« and »Mothers Little Helper,« all by Jagger/Richards). Rolling Stones AABA AAA Verse/chorus Other forms 1963-1967 15 % 48 % 27% 10% (60 Songs) Table 16: Formal models used in 60 Rolling Stones originals released between 1963 and early 1967 Thus, Jagger and Richards apparently connected AABA with a musical tradi- tion with which they consciously sought to avoid associating their own band at first (which did not stop them from composing such music for others): »We wrote loads of airy-fairy silly love songs for chicks and stuff that didn’t take off. We’d give them to Andrew [Loog Oldham, Manager] and, amazing to us, he got most of them recorded by other artists. Mick and I refused to put this crap we were writing with the Stones. We’d have been laughed out of the goddamn room« (Richards 2010, 143). This musical difference between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, which is so apparent even at the level of form, can also be observed between other English bands of the era: The pop- oriented bands used the AABA form frequently in covers, their own compositions, and works by other songwriters100, while The Who and more Rhythm & Blues-oriented groups like the Yardbirds, the Animals, and the Kinks largely, though not entirely, avoided that model.101 They saw in the blues something that would set them Paul. ›We’ve just finished the middle eight.‹« It is not known whether the Rolling Stones intentionally redacted the bridge (and the Beatles followed suit on their own recording) or there was never any bridge to begin with (or the en- tire story is a fabrication). 100 AABA forms can be found in: Freddie & The Dreamers (»I’m Telling You Now,« Garrity/Murray 1964, »I Understand (Just How You Feel),« Best 1953); Gerry & The Pacemakers (»How Do You Do It« and »I Like It,« both Murray 1963; »Ferry Cross The Mersey« and »I’m The One,« Marsden 1964), Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas (»Bad To Me,« »I’ll Keep You Satisfied« (both Lennon/McCartney 1963); »From A Window« (Lennon/McCartney 1964), »Little Children,« McFarland/ Shuman 1964), Dave Clark Five (»Can’t You See She’s Mine,« Clark/Smith 1964), Herman’s Hermits (»I’m Into Something Good,« Goffin/King 1964; »Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter,« Peacock 1963), Peter & Gordon (»A World Without Love,« Lennon/McCartney 1964), Searchers (»When You Walk In The Room,« De Shannon 1964), Hollies (»Yes I Will,« Goffin/Titelman 1965). 101 The following songs are some of those that follow the AABA form: Yardbirds: »I Ain’t Got You« (Carter 1964); Animals: »Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood« (Benjamin/Caldwell/Marcus 1965), The Kinks: »I Took My Baby Home« and 71 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD apart from the pop-mainstream of the time. »We’d had a diet of crooners. Y’know, good singers, but their singles were exactly two minutes with a middle eight, it was really kitsch. [...] I mean and even people like Tommy Steele and Cliff Richards were just poor pastiches of the real thing, y’know, it just didn’t, do it for me [...]« (Yardbirds Guitarist and -Bassist Chris Dreja in Priestley 2010, 28 min 23 sec).102 The AABA form was also encumbered with negative connotations in the folk revival of the ‘50s and ‘60s in the United States, where it was consid- ered taboo. Apparently, the AABA signified a mass-produced commercial entertainment commodity and thus vitiated the claim to authenticity that they felt obligated to uphold. Instead, they wrote songs in the tradition of narrative ballads, blues, and early country in the AAA or »simple verse« form.103 The forms used by Bob Dylan between 1961 and 1964, for instance, give the impression that even verse/chorus forms must have been scorned as too commercial, since he often wrote refrain lines within the verse, but never independent choruses. Not until 1965, when he broke another taboo by performing with an electric guitar and a rock combo, did Dylan begin to write verse/chorus songs (»Mr. Tambourine Man,« »Like A Rolling Stone,« »Tombstone Blues,« »Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window«).104 Dylan also released his first song with a kind of bridge in 1965, although it appears in an AAABAAA form that hardly offers the faintest echo of Tin Pan Alley (»Ballad Of a Thin Man«). »Stop Your Sobbing« (both Davies 1964). The Kinks’ »Lola« (1970) stresses the form to its limits with its irregular verse/refrain units and three sections competing for being »the« bridge. The Who’s songs were quite experimental in their formal structure, even on their debut album. Nevertheless, »The Kids Are Alright« and »La La La Lies« (Townshend 1965) adhere to the AABA schema, whereas »Instant Party (Circles)« (Townshend 1966) starts off with AABA but goes into a completely different direction afterwards. 102 The original quote, in English, was obscured by the overdubbed German translation and impossible to transcribe accurately. 103 The Brothers Four broke the same taboo with their No. 2 hit, »Greenfields« (Gilkyson/Dehr/Miller 1959). 104 The Witmark Demos, however, include the song »Farewell« (1963) which cleary features a chorus (thanks to Franklin Bruno for pointing this out). The verses of »A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall« (1963), »It Ain’t Me Babe,« and »The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll« (both 1964) include longer refrain sections consisting of up to four lines but we would not consider them independent from the over- arching structure. 72 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Bob Dylan AABA AAA Verse/chorus Other forms 1962-1967 4% 81 % 10 % 5% 84 Songs Table 17: Formal models in 84 compositions by Bob Dylan, 1962-1967 By 1966 at the latest, the AABA form no longer dominated pop-music, and its role in rock was even more diminished. Nevertheless, Lennon and McCartney favored it for slower pieces during their entire career with the Beatles and beyond, e.g., in »I Will« and »Hey Jude« (both 1968), »The Long And Winding Road« (1970), »Imagine« (Lennon 1971) or »My Love« (McCartney 1973). A few isolated cases can also be observed in the twilight of the Brill Building era in the songs of the Monkees, a creation of the Brill Building mogul Don Kirshner, but even among Monkees songs they are the exception (»Pleasant Valley Sunday,« Goffin/King 1967). In the ensuing years, songs in the AABA form would occasionally reach number one on the Billboard charts105, but the verse/chorus form (with or without a bridge) was now clearly the norm (cf. Summach 2011, 24).106 Figure 2: Proportion of AABA and verse/chorus forms among No. 1 Hits on the Billboard Top 100, 1952 - 1982 (n=342) 105 e.g., »Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head« (David/Bacharach 1969), Sammy Davis Jr.s »The Candy Man« (Bricusse/Newley 1971), Michael Jackson’s »Ben« (Black/Scharf 1972) or Billy Swans »I Can Help« (Swan 1974). 106 It is worth noting that »San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair),« written by John Phillips in 1967 to promote the Monterey festival, which seemed, at least to outsiders, to be an anthem of the hippie movement (and still does), was thoroughly atypical. By 1967, its AABA’ form was an anachronis- tic element unusual for the music of the psychedelic scene in California, which sought to flout convention, had ideological roots in the folk movement, and was characterized by musical (and social) experimentation. 73 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD The fact that the AABA form was no longer the common currency of the pop music world in the late 1960s is also reflected in the fact that songwriters began to use it with conscious ironic, nostalgic, or parodistic intent. Thus, at least for insiders, it now carried connotations that it had not yet had at the time it was most widely used. As early as 1966, the New Vaudeville Band scored a hit with the music hall pastiche »Winchester Cathedral« (Stephens), which used the AABA form in a nostalgic copy of an older style. The 20s pastiche »Honey Pie« (Lennon/McCartney 1968) goes so far as to prepend an introductory verse to the AABA form, thus accurately copying the style. The AABA form, ironically disrupted as it is, is also an essential element of Frank Zappa’s Doo Wop parody »Fountain of Love« (Zappa/ Collins 1968), setting the scene along with the genre-typical lyrics and chord progressions. Bob Dylan could hardly have shocked his audience in the late 1960s more than by playing country songs with the form and genre markers the were so hated by the counterculture (»I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight« 1968, and »Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You« 1969) or Tin Pan Alley-Standards (»Blue Moon,« Rodgers/Hart 1935, on Self Portrait 1970). The Rolling Stones’ »100 Years Ago« (Jagger/Richards 1973) lives up to its title by using an AABA BA-Form in the first part, followed by other parts (in- cluding two jam-like sections) representing the presence, thus forming a kind of suite-form very unusual for the band. ABBA’s Billy Vaughn-pastiche »I Do I Do I Do« (Andersson/Anderson/Ulvaeus 1975) is a further example for a retrospective use of the AABA form. Punk and new wave musicians also used the AABA form (or hinted at it) to subvert norms, reaching for an older form to express their opposition to the musical trends of the times. In fact, this occurred precisely as AABA be- came unequivocally passé (1976 was the first year in which no No. 1 hit on the billboard charts followed an AABA form). While the AABA form and the bridges that emerged from them were not used in Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, or Disco, they were perfectly suited for the self-consciously simple songs of the Ramones (»Blitzkrieg Bop,« Dee Dee und Tommy Ramone 1976; »I Wanna Be Well,« Joey Ramone 1977), the Sex Pistols (»God Save The Queen,« Cook/Jones/Matlock/Rotten 1977) or those Blondie songs that evoke the Girl Group era (»(I’m Always Touched) By Your Presence Dear,« Valentine 1978; »Sunday Girl,« Stein 1979107). Verse/chorus forms with a bridge are also more common in punk. In the first British punk single, »New Rose« by the Damned (James 1976), the form, as well as the introductory 107 Cf. also Blondie’s cover versions of the AABA-songs »I’m Gonna Love You Too« (1978, orig. Mauldin/Petty/Sullivan 1958), »Denis« (1978, orig. »Denise,« Levenson 1963) and »Out In The Streets« (1999, orig. Greenwich/Barry 1965). 74 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS quote from »Leader Of The Pack« by the Shangri-Las (1964) and the cover of »Help!« on the B-side were clear references to the music of the 1960s. The Boys’ »First Time« (Plain 1977) and The Ramones’ »53rd And 3rd« (Dee Dee Ramone 1976) also use a verse/chorus form with a bridge. The disco song »December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)« (Gaudio/Parker 1975) by the Four Seasons uses a variation of the AABA form which other- wise seldom appeared in disco. Expanded by a C-section, this form was not meant to subvert norms, but rather served an additional semantic vessel which, in combination with the more explicit reference to an earlier time in the lyrics, imparts a sense of nostalgia for the early 1960s. There was apparently another AABA revival in 1980, when three songs in this form led the Billboard Hot 100. All three, Queen’s »Crazy Little Thing Called Love« (Mercury), Billy Joel’s »It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me« and John Lennon’s »(Just Like) Starting Over« make clear reference to the music of the 1950s with their echoes of Rockabilly and Doo Wop. These and later exponents of the AABA form108 can sometimes be inter- preted as conscious appropriations of an outdated form. Their analyses should investigate the motives and messages contained in such appropria- tions (quotation, parody, nostalgia, homage, subversion of norms, etc...). In other songs however, especially in those by typical singer-songwriters, AABA is simply one template in their toolbox109 (cf. Braheny 2006, 88). 7. And then? A diversity of forms Since the reign of AABA came to a close, no other standard form has been as dominant as AABA was for four decades. 108 e.g., Bruce Springsteen (»Fire« 1978, »If I Should Fall Behind,« 1992, »Streets Of Philadelphia,« 1994), Tom Waits (»Singapore« and »Clap Hands,« both 1985), Bob Dylan (»Make You Feel My Love,« 1997, »Floater (Too Much To Ask)« and »Bye And Bye,« both 2001), Adam Green (»Bluebirds,« 2003), Ron Sexsmith (»Tomorrow In Her Eyes« and »For The Driver,« both 2004, »Nowadays,« 2011), David Bowie (»Seven,« Bowie/Gabrels 1999) and more recently Magnetic Fields: »California Girls« (Merritt 2008; which makes formal and lyrical refer- ence to the Beach Boys-era); Vampire Weekend: »Holiday« (Baio/Thomson/ Koenig/Batmanglij 2010); The Black Keys: »Everlasting Light« (Auerbach/ Carney 2010); Those Darlins’ »Ain’t Afraid,« 2014) and Nina Persson’s »Burning Bridges For Fuel,« »Jungle,« »Forgot To Tell You,« and arguably, »The Grand Destruction Game« (all Johnson/Persson/Larson 2014). 109 It may also be used by bands rooting in jazz tradition, cf. Blood, Sweat & Tears’ funky »Nuclear Blues« (Clayton-Thomas 1980). 75 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Verses and choruses of varying length, number, and sequence now form the backbone of most songs. The vocal intros that appear sporadically beg the question of the extent to which the influence of the Tin Pan Alley verse may still be felt; gospel preludes or the lyrical vamps of Doo Wop are other potential models for such intros.110 At this stage, songwriters can choose a combination of various other formal elements, such as prechoruses, bridges—which can now be instrumental as well111—and solos, without necessarily using them in their conventional position within the form.112 Accordingly, there was liberal experimentation with formal elements. The prechorus, for instance, sometimes appears after two consecutive verses ABBA’s »Ring Ring« (Ulvaeus/Anderson/Andersson/Sedaka 1973); Oasis’ »Wonderwall« (Gallagher 1995) and sometimes not until the second verse/chorus combination (»I Can See For Miles,« Townshend 1967). Other songs skip the prechorus in between the final verse and chorus (»Your Good Thing (Is About To End),« Hayes/Porter 1966; »School’s Out,« Cooper/ Bruce/Buxton/Dunaway/Smith", "or link two choruses, omitting a third verse (ABBA’s »Voulez-Vous,« Andersson/Ulvaeus 1979). More often it im- mediately follows a solo or bridge (»I’m A Believer,« Diamond 1966; »Fool On The Hill,« Lennon/McCartney 1967). There are also songs with two dif- ferent prechoruses (Lou Christie’s »Lightnin’ Strikes,« Christie/Herbert 1965) as well as songs that begin with the prechorus (following an »instru- 110 e.g., »I Do« (Pauling 1954), »Shop Around« (Gordy/Robinson 1960), »That Child Is Really Wild« (Gordy/Robinson 1960), »Itsy Bity, Pity Love« (Bradford/Wylie 1960), »Take Good Care Of My Baby« (Goffin/King 1961), »Twistin’ Postman« (Bateman/Holland/Stevenson 1961), »It Might As Well Rain Until September« and »Keep Your Hands Off My Baby« (both Goffin/King 1962), »My Boyfriend’s Back« (Feldman/Goldstein/Gottehrer 1963), »If I Fell« (Lennon/McCartney 1964). 111 Instrumental bridges were especially popular in 1960s’ soul music, an interest- ing example being »Respect«: Otis Redding’s original 1965 recording has a bridge with vocals, whereas Aretha Franklin’s 1967 recording features a saxo- phone solo, using the chords from the prechorus of the recent Sam and Dave hit »When Something Is Wrong With My Baby« (Hayes/Porter 1967) as harmonic background; further examples are »In The Midnight Hour« (Cropper/Pickett 1965) and »Knock On Wood« (Cropper/Floyd 1966). 112 Zak (2008) examines the trend toward songs of »epic« length and »episodic« structure beginning after 1965 and becoming common in the 1970s. This can be observed in the music of hard rock bands (Led Zeppelin, Queen), singer/ songwriters (Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel) and progressive rock groups (Gene- sis, Yes). Spicer (2004) cites examples of pieces in various styles that have a »cumulative« structure. Osborn (2010) deals with the trend, common since 2000 in »Post-Rock,« »Art-Rock,« »Math-Metal« and »Neo-Prog,« of ending songs with a part that does not contain any material from the verse or chorus as well as »through-composing« songs (without repetition of any material). 76 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS mental verse« as an intro) (Diana Ross’ »Love Child,« Taylor/Wilson/ Sawyer/Richards 1968). Covach’s claim that the music of the 1970s made more frequent use of verse/chorus-models with bridges (Covach 2005, 75) at least with regard to the top-ranking Billboard singles, does not hold up to closer scrutiny. Of a sample of 121 No. 1 hits from the years 1970-1978, 67 do follow the verse/chorus model, but only 12 of those include a bridge, and only 22 have a prechorus. In the mid 1960s, songwriters pursued original and innovative new for- mal structures at Motown, where the AABA form was never very popular: Brian Holland/Lamont Dozier/Eddie Holland and William Stevenson did not compose a single song in this form that placed on the charts between 1963 and 1966 (when AABA enjoyed a renaissance in the music of the Beatles), while Smokey Robinson used it in about a quarter of his hits during the same period.113 Instead of relying on AABA, these songwriters experimented with numerous different forms that cannot be categorized within a fixed schema: In The Supremes’ hit »You Keep Me Hanging On« (Holland/Dozier/Holland 1966), the chorus appears in three variations: At the beginning of the song and in the first repetition, it is 12 measures long. In the second repetition it is eight measures long, and in the third it extends to 16 measures with new lyrics. The prechorus only follows the first and third verses; it is omitted from the second iteration. In »Come See About Me« (Holland/Dozier/ Holland 1964), also performed by the Supremes, the prechorus is the long- est formal section at 12 measures. Martha & The Vandellas’ »Dancing In The Street« (Stevenson/Gaye/ Hunter 1964) begins with a brief introduction followed by a verse (A=8+6 measures). The shift from the I to the IV suggests a prechorus (B) or a blues derivative. Instead, after four measures the song returns to the verse vamp for another four measures (A’), which then ends with the title line. This is followed by an eight measure part with increased harmonic density that could be heard as the chorus (C), however the title line does not return until after this part, when the song has returned to the verse vamp (A’’). The entire form is then repeated identically. Overall, this creates a sense of fluid, continuous motion that supports the lyrical theme of dance. 113 Fitzgerald (2007, 122f.) compiled statistics that confirm that only twelve per- cent of the Holland/Dozier/Holland songs contain a bridge. However, Brian Holland and Mickey Stevenson were partly responsible for the curious form of the Marvelette’s song »Playboy« (B. Holland/Bateman/Horton/Stevenson 1962): Chorus — AABA — Chorus — BA — Chorus, in which the A-section is unusually subdivided into sections of 4 and 6 measures. 77 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI- HAUENSCHILD »Stop! In The Name Of Love« (Holland/Dozier/Holland 1965) follows a similarly unconventional form: After an eight-measure verse (A), which ends on the V, a second verse (A’) seems to follow. However, this ostensible second verse varies the harmony and then flows into another four-measure section (B), over which the refrain line »Think it over« is repeated. Subse- quently, the title-line returns and is repeated over the eight-measure section (C), which is followed once again by the refrain, »Think it over« (B). After repeating this entire sequence once identically, the song ends with another verse (A), which flows directly into a chorus, omitting the A’- and B- sections. »You Can’t Hurry Love« (Holland/Dozier/Holland 1966) by the Supremes begins with a verse (A) and a chorus (B) which is harmonically identical to the verse. Instead of a second verse, the 16-bar section that follows already has a bridge-like character (C), beginning on the iii and ending, like many other bridges, on V7. This combination of chorus and bridge is then repeated once more before the verse section (A) reappears, this time not for eight measures as previously but for a tension-building 24 measures, during which the band—seemingly unable to endure the tension—begins to play the accompaniment to the chorus after just eight-bars, thus acting out the lyric, »I keep on waiting, anticipating« just as the bass player anticipates many chord changes by half a bar throughout the song. After 24 measures, the lead vocals finally join the band and reintroduce the by now long- anticipated chorus lyrics to end the song. This is a prime example of an instance in which song form becomes a vessel for semantic content. In addition to these unique forms, other Motown songwriters developed formal models that would later become very influential: In songs like The Miracles’ »Mickey’s Monkey« (Holland/Dozier/Holland 1963) and »Going To A Go-Go« (Robinson/Moore/Tarplin/Rogers 1965),« Jr. Walker & The All Stars’ »Shot Gun« (DeWalt 1965) as well as Stevie Wonder’s »Uptight (Every- thing’s Alright)« (Cosby/Moy/Wonder 1966), the form can no longer be discerned based on the harmony, because the vamps or riffs continue through the entire song without harmonic change. The formal sections of such songs are now a result of changes in the (background) vocals between verse-like sections and sections in which the title lyric is chanted repeat- edly. Soli or short breaks can also serve to delineate formal sections: »Going To A Go-Go« (Robinson/Moore/Tarplin/Rogers 1965) Intro Ch V1 Ch Break Ch V2 Ch Break Solo Break Ch V3 Ch Break Ch 4+4 4 8 4 4 4 8 4 4 8 4 4 8 4 4 8 (fade) 78 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Verse and chorus-like sections appear in these songs in varying lengths and sequences, so that the form appears to be improvised, varied, fluid, and unpredictable. The songwriters manage to ensure that the effect is not dis- orienting, however, by consciously keeping the differences between the sections minimal. The song digs in and sits on the harmonic »zero-level,« a move that may have as its model John Lee Hooker’s boogies (e.g., »Boogie Chillen«) or various forms of pre-war country blues.114 This formal model in which the individual sections are no longer marked by harmonic changes—genealogically fully distinct from AABA—served as a foundation for the further development of various dance-oriented styles, from funk and dub to disco and hip hop to Electronic Dance Music. Thus, it should also be viewed as a precursor to the track form, in which concepts like verse and chorus often have no meaningful application. In the track form, the only variations over time that mark the form occur in the vocals or through the addition or removal of individual »tracks« and other textural changes. This model, however, has left few traces in the mainstream charts.115 Songwriters who seek commercial success still cannot afford to dispense with the chorus. Two choruses are even better: In recent years, we see a trend toward following the chorus with a discrete post-chorus that incorporates the title hook multiple times as harmonic tension decreases (e.g., Rihanna’s »Umbrella,« Jay-Z/Harrell/Nash/Stewart 2007; Lady Gaga’s »Pokerface,« Germanotta/Khayat 2008; Beyoncé’s »Halo,« Bogart/ Knowles/Tedder 2009; Rihanna’s »Diamonds,« Furler/Levin/Eriksen/ Hermansen 2012; Katy Perry’s »Roar,« Perry/Gottwald/Martin/McKee/ Walter 2013; Clean Bandit’s »Rather Be,« Patterson/Marshall/Napier 2014).116 114 e.g. Charley Patton’s »Mississippi Boweavil Blues« (1929) or Robert Johnson’s »Preaching Blues (Up Jumped The Devil)« (1936). 115 Among those songs in (proto-)»track form« that did reach number one on the Billboard charts were: »Tighten Up« (Bell/Buttier 1967), »Thank You (Fallettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)« (Stone 1969), »I’ll Take You There« (Bell 1972), »Papa Was A Rolling Stone« (Whitfield/Strong 1972). »Disco Lady« (Scales/ Vance/Davis 1976), »Le Freak« (Edwards/Rodgers 1978), »Miss You« (Jagger/ Richards 1978; with a contrasting bridge) or, more recently »I Gotta Feeling,« Adams/Pineda/Gomez/Ferguson/Guetta/Rieserer 2009). 116 When this trend began is a matter for further investigation. Potential models with two- part choruses might be the Motown songs »I Heard It Through The Grapevine« (Whitfield/Strong 1967), »I Want You Back« (Gordy/Perren/Mizell/ Richards", "and »ABC« the same, 1970) as well as »Friday On My Mind« (Young/Vanda 1966), »Summer In The City« (Sebastian/Boone 1966) and »Born To Be Wild« (Bonfire 1968). »Sheena Is A Punk Rocker« (Joey Ramone 1977) features a post- chorus as well. 79 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD 8. Conclusion Our investigation has shown how critical a historical analysis of various for- mal models is to the development of a terminology that can be applied to scholarly study of popular song. In order to deal with the current termino- logical confusion in this field, it is necessary to study its genesis. Scholars who wish to use these terms without exacerbating confusion must give care- ful consideration given to their historical context as well as their contempo- rary applications. Furthermore, it has become clear that an awareness of what is common and what is exceptional in a given era is a critical prerequi- site to analyzing any specific song. Only with this background is it possible to interpret song-forms semantically and evaluate their cultural meaning and significance in the context of the time in which they originated. The examination and description of form is not a box to be perfunctorily ticked in the analysis of popular music, but a rewarding jumping off-point for musicological as well as cultural inquiry. For example, one might seek the origins of the apparently heightened need to communicate that led to the subdivision and expansion of the A-line into an A-section in order to ac- commodate more lyrics in the verse. 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Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues. New York: Amistad. Wald, Elijah (2009). How The Beatles Destroyed Rock’n’Roll. An Alternative His- tory of American Popular Music. Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press. Zak, Albin (2008). »Rock and Roll Rhapsody. Pop Epics of the 1970s.« In: Expression in Pop-Rock Music. Critical and Analytical Essays. Ed. Walter Everett. New York, London: Routledge (2nd ed.), S. 345-360. 82 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Film cited Priestley, Philip (2010). British Blues Explosion. Als in England der Rock ausbrach [documentary, 59 min.]. Broadcast on arte on September 12 at 5:00 AM. Abstract This paper deals with different dimensions of the formal construction of songs in 20th century popular music. First, it proposes that the form of songs is not only an obligatory starting point for analysis but is actually itself a worthwhile object of interpretation. It explains how the analysis of the formal song structure can pro- duce meaningful insights on a semantic, symbolic, and functional level. Secondly, the authors provide a critical discussion on the use of prevalent terms such as cho- rus, refrain, verse, bridge, etc. They show that a study of the historical evolution both of constituent song parts, and of song forms in general, is necessary to over- come the internal contradictions and incompatibilities of the current terminology. This approach is the center of this paper. It refers to the authors’ analysis of c. 3000 songs spanning the whole 20th century with a focus on the decisive years 1920 to 1970. Illustrating the results with a large number of examples, the authors trace the development of the AABA-form, various verse/chorus-forms, the evolution of the prechorus and various other song parts, and song form models. The findings are supported by statistical data based on the US Billboard Top 100, and show the prevalence of certain models as well as specific trends in historic change. Finally, the paper shows that the awareness of formal conventions and particulari- ties can be an essential pre-condition for the analysis of popular music’s cultural meanings. 83" ] }, "parsed_md": "AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS —SONG FORMS AND THEIR HISTORICAL\nDEVELOPMENT \| Ralf von Appen and Markus Frei-Hauenschild - Academia.edu\n\nSkip to main content\n\nAcademia.edu no longer supports Internet Explorer.\n\nTo browse Academia.edu and the wider internet faster and more securely, please\ntake a few seconds to upgrade your browser.\n\n Log In\n * Sign Up\n\n * Log In\n * Sign Up\n * more\n * * Job Board\n * About\n * Press\n * Blog\n * People\n * Papers\n * Terms\n * Privacy\n * Copyright\n * We're Hiring!\n * Help Center\n * less\n\nDownload Free PDF\n\nDownload Free PDF\n\n#### AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS —SONG FORMS AND THEIR HISTORICAL\nDEVELOPMENT\n\nSAMPLES, www.gfpm-samples.de, 2015\n\nRalf von Appen\n\nMarkus Frei-Hauenschild\n\n * Ralf von Appen\n\n * Markus Frei-Hauenschild\n\nThis paper\n\nA short summary of this paper\n\n37 Full PDFs related to this paper\n\nREAD PAPER\n\n#### AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS —SONG FORMS AND THEIR HISTORICAL\nDEVELOPMENT\n\nDownload\n\n# AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS —SONG FORMS AND THEIR HISTORICAL\nDEVELOPMENT\n\nRalf von Appen\n\nMarkus Frei-Hauenschild\n\n * Ralf von Appen\n\n * Markus Frei-Hauenschild\n\nOnline-Publikationen der Gesellschaft für Popularmusikforschung / German\nSociety for Popular Music Studies e. V. Ed. by Ralf von Appen, André Doehring\nand Thomas Phleps www.gfpm-samples.de/Samples13/appenfrei.pdf Jahrgang 13\n(2015) – Version vom 22.2.2015 AABA, R E F R A I N , C H O R U S , B R I D G E\n, P R E C H O R U S — SONG FORMS AND THEIR HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT1 Ralf von\nAppen and Markus Frei-Hauenschild 1. Introduction 1.1 Why form analysis? Most\nliterature that analyzes popular music deals with song forms only pe-\nripherally. The few essays and chapters that have been written on the form of\npop songs exist largely in isolation, without making reference to one an-\nother. Songwriting guides aimed at musicians (e.g. Perricone 2000, Braheny\n2006, Citron 2008, Blanton 2010, Murphy 2011) often include their own chapter\non song forms, but just as the scholarly literature are by and large limited\nto categorical overviews of three or four common formal models, listing them\nwithout differentiation according to historical or stylistic crite- ria. We\nare not aware of studies that examine the historical development and\ndissemination of various song forms in greater depth, which gives the\nimpression that popular music is limited to a few conventional standard forms.\nThis might lead some to view the analysis of form as banal and irrel- evant to\ninterpretations of musical meaning. 1 An earlier version of this study was\npublished in German in Black Box Pop. Analysen populärer Musik, ed. by\nDietrich Helms and Thomas Phleps (Beiträge zur Popularmusikforschung 38,\nBielefeld: transcript 2012). For this publication it has been extended and\nrevised considerably. Chapter 3.2 has been newly written. We are deeply\nthankful to David Brown for the translation and to Franklin Bruno who\ninstigated it and not only offered valuable comments but also helped to\nfinance the translation substantially. We also thank Thomas 1 RALF VON APPEN\nAND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Our studies have shown quite the contrary,\nhowever, and we have iden- tified a number of important desiderata for an\nintensive scholarly analysis of song forms. First, the nomenclature currently\nin use contains countless internal con- tradictions (see Section 1.2). There\nis a need for a critical discussion of this terminology with the objective of\nexamining the origins and transformations of terms currently in use. A\nterminology based on sound scholarly research is an indispensable foundation\nfor any discussion and understanding of music and its analysis. Second, an\nanalysis of the architecture of songs should not be limited to mere\ndescription. Rather, making song forms the object of analysis, and not just\nthe basis for orienting the analysis in the song, is a promising approach,\nbecause song forms provide an impetus for interpretation on the semantic,\nsymbolic, and functional levels. While song forms do not usually have as close\na semantic relationship with lyrics as harmony, melody, or sound, anyone\ninvolved in the enterprise of interpreting songs should be aware that\nexpressive content such as tension and boredom, calm and impatience, de-\nparture and homecoming, order and impudence, chaos, change, surprise,\nsatisfaction, or unease can be both reinforced and undermined by song forms.\nWhile such interpretive approaches are based on a direct relation- ship of\nsimilarity between form and content, it is also possible to conceive of a mode\nof interpretation that derives symbolic meaning from the form itself—that is,\nwhich is based on meanings more or less arbitrarily assigned to a certain\nformal model and which cling to it by convention: Thus, song forms may be\nheard as parodistic, ironic, or nostalgic when they are placed into an\natypical context (see Section 6), just as any conscious break with convention\nchallenges us to interpret it. In addition, form may also be inter- preted\nwith regard to the song’s functional applications, because formal\nelements—e.g., the length and type of the introduction, the length of the\nlyrics, the position and frequency of refrains or choruses—allow us to draw\nconclusions about the intended use of the song, for example on the radio, for\ndance, or political purposes. Third, everyone who seeks to understand music of\nthe past and the pre- sent based on its historical development needs knowledge\nof the respective historical standards and innovations. What was typical for a\ngiven time, and what was extraordinary? How did song forms change, and under\nwhat influ- ences? How did innovations and adaptations arise? How and when did\nvari- ous forms merge with one another? Questions like these demand a\nterminological and historical foundation, which we hope to be able to lay in\nthe following section. 2 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS 1.2\nTerminological basis At the most general level, the majority of popular songs\ncan be assigned to one of the following three form models. 1. Verse/chorus\nforms Verse/chorus forms encompass two formal components (in addition to op-\ntional introductions, soli, or codas): a chorus, which is repeated largely\nwithout change in harmony, melody, or lyrics, and several verses, which remain\nmore or less identical with respect to harmony and melody but are\ndifferentiated by the lyrics. Within the larger category of verse/chorus\nforms, we can distinguish with John Covach (2005, 73) between »simple« and\n»contrasting« verse/chorus forms. In the latter, the verse and chorus differ\nfrom one another in terms of harmony and/or melody. In the »simple\nverse/chorus« form, both components have the same harmonic progression but not\nnecessarily the same melody. 2. AAA, strophic, or »simple verse« form In this\nform model, one formal component (A) is repeated several times with different\nlyrics. This A-section may end or begin with the same line of text, the\nrefrain, but there is no second discrete section as in the verse/ chorus\nmodel. Narrative ballads or folk songs may be counted among the examples of\nthe AAA model, as may songs that consist of a blues progression repeated\nseveral times. There is no standard term for the individual A- sections:\nDepending on the author and genre, they may be called »verses« »choruses,«\n»stanzas,« or »strophes.« 3. AABA or the »American Popular Song Form« This\nformal model is based on an A-section, typically 8 measures in length, which\noften contains the title lyric at the beginning or end and is immedi- ately\nrepeated with different lyrics after its first appearance. Following the\ninitial two iterations of the A-section comes a contrasting B-section, also\ntypically 8 measures in length, which is followed by an additional repetition\nof the A-section with varied lyrics to complete the 32-bar unit. This AABA\nsequence started off at the beginning of the 20th Century as the internal\nstructure of a chorus presented in alternation with verses. Over the years,\nthese verses declined in importance and often ended up as a single and even\nnegligible verse which served as an introduction (see chapter 2.3 for a more\ndetailed description). In some cases, the first complete AABA se- quence is\nfollowed by an additional complete iteration of the AABA 3 RALF VON APPEN AND\nMARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD sequence, but more often the final 16 measures (BA)\nare repeated before the song ends with a coda. There is no standard\nterminology for the individual components of these three basic form models.\nCommon terms like »chorus,« »verse« or »bridge« are subject to historical\ntransformations. Accordingly, they are often as- signed contradictory\ndefinitions in the literature. Due to the organic evolu- tion of these terms,\nit is not possible to assign authoritative definitions to them, so there is no\nway around subjecting them to historical analysis. The following overview is\nintended not so much to establish clarity as to document the contradictory use\nof these terms and thus create an aware- ness of the numerous ambiguities in\nthe terminology. Chorus »Chorus« is, first and foremost, the term used to\ndescribe the independent section within the verse/chorus form, which is\nusually repeated with identi- cal lyrics2 as well as harmonic and melodic\nstructure and often ends harmonically closed. The lyrics of the chorus often\ncontain the song’s title or another lyrical hook, which serves to make the\ntune more recognizable and, in many cases, to inspire the audience to sing\nalong. With regard to the AAA form, however, the term »chorus« also refers to\na single iteration of the harmonic and melodic structure, i.e., one A-\nsection, although the lyrics will vary from section to section. Accordingly,\nthe AAA Form is also known as the »chorus Form«: »Blues form is a type of\nchorus form: the structural unit carrying one stanza (which musically may be\nreferred to as a verse or chorus) is repeated for subsequent stanzas«\n(Middleton 2003, 503, cf. also 508). The term, »chorus« can also refer to a\nsingle iteration of the entire 32- bars of the AABA form, especially among\njazz musicians, who improvise over multiple repetitions of such choruses\n(ibid. 505). However, with respect to popular songs of the Tin Pan Alley era,\nAllen Forte (1995, 38), uses the term »chorus« to refer not to a full\niteration of the form, but only to the A- sections. He labels the first two\nA-sections jointly »chorus 1« and the third A-section »chorus 2.« 2 Cf. Neal\n(2007) for many examples in country music that alter the lyrics in the\nchoruses. 4 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Refrain In German, the\nterm, »Refrain,« is used synonymously with »chorus« when referring to a chorus\nwithin the verse/chorus form. At least one English- language author, Richard\nMiddleton, (2003, 508) uses the term in the same way. In English usage,\nhowever, the term, »refrain« typically refers to what in German is more\nprecisely called the »Refrainzeile« (refrain line): a lyric at the beginning\nor end of a section that is repeated in every iteration. In this usage, the\nrefrain does not constitute a discrete, independent section within the form.\nNevertheless, there are also authors that refer to an iteration of the en-\ntire 32-bar AABA form as a »Refrain,« according to Forte (1995, 36) and Covach\n(2005, 70), who suggests the term »sectional refrain« to avoid mis-\nunderstandings. In this way »refrain« was apparently commonly used by the song\nauthors themselves; in the introductory verse of the song »It’s De- Lovely« by\nCole Porter (1936), the lyrics begin: I feel a sudden urge to sing the kind of\nditty that invokes the spring. So, control your desire to curse while I\ncrucify the verse! This verse I’ve started seems to me the »Tin Pan-tithesis«\nof melody. So to spare you all the pain, I’ll skip the darn thing and sing the\nrefrain. Verse As in the preceding example, in the context of the AABA form,\nthe recita- tive section that often precedes the first A-section is called the\n»verse.«3 Covach (2005, 69f.) labels this sort of introduction a »sectional\nverse,« since he considers the individual A-sections within the AABA form to\nbe the actual »verses.« In AAA forms, the individual A-sections are sometimes\nreferred to as »verses« and sometimes as »choruses.« Accordingly, what\nMiddleton (2003, 508) calls the »chorus form,« Covach (2005, 68f.) calls the\n»simple verse« form. These verses may include a refrain line. Within the\nverse/chorus form, the verse is the first discrete section that is repeated\nwith different lyrics. 3 Cf. also the verse of »Catch Em Young, Treat Em\nRough, Tell Em Nothing« (Krantz/Colby 1951): »This verse is short / and so’s\nthis song / Follow my ad- vice and you can’t go wrong«). 5 RALF VON APPEN AND\nMARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Bridge The term »bridge« is primarily used to refer to\nthe B-section in the AABA form. Other common designations for this section\ninclude »release,« »chan- nel,« and (mostly in England) »middle eight.« In\naddition, »bridge« can re- fer to a third, discrete section within a\nverse/chorus form that introduces new material which provides a point of\ncontrast within the final third of the song. This type of bridge is not\nusually repeated. A third usage of the term, »bridge,« common among musicians,\nrefers to a transitional part between the verse and the chorus, which is\nalternatively referred to as the »prechorus« (see section 5 and fn. 75). The\nterms »tran- sitional bridge« (to refer to the prechorus) and »primary bridge«\n(to refer to the middle eight) have been proposed at the Berklee College of\nMusic to differentiate between these terms, (cf. Perricone 2000, 87), but they\nre- main seldom used in practice.4 Only in Ken Stephenson’s (2002, 138)\nnomenclature does »bridge« also refer to a section between several verses of\nsongs that are neither in AABA nor verse/chorus form. It is obvious that the\nterms as used by Forte, Covach, and Middleton are not compatible with one\nanother. The same 32-bar AABA form would consist of three verses of equal\nlength and one bridge according to Covach or two cho- ruses of different\nlength and a bridge according to Forte. Following Middle- ton, the bridge\nwould just be part of one overarching chorus. In order to use these terms in\nscholarly analysis, an investigation into the development of this\nterminological confusion and the historical origins of these formal com-\nponents and their respective names is essential. 1.3 On the structure of this\narticle Our core thesis is that the disappearance of the verse in the American\nPop- ular Song Form of the Tin Pan Alley era was accompanied by the emergence\nof AABA choruses with increasingly sophisticated interior structures, from\nwhich a new, more complex verse-(prechorus)-chorus form emerged, in which the\nbridge existed as a formally discrete middle section. 4 Neither Middleton\n(2003) nor Stephenson (2002) mention the prechorus as a formal section within\ntheir surveys of song forms. Even Covach offers no desig- nation for this\nformal component, although he does analyze »Be My Baby«\n(Spector/Barry/Greenwich 1963), a song that contains prechoruses (see Covach\n2005, 71). 6 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS The analysis in the\nfollowing section begins with the introduction of the term »chorus« for the\nrefrain in the minstrel songs of Stephen Foster (sec- tion 2.1). In the\n1890’s, the typical verse/chorus form of the early Tin Pan Alley era emerged\nas these formal components were expanded and sub- jected to musical and\nlyrical variation. In this new form, a chorus consisted of a 16- or 32-measure\ncycle based on an ABAC structure (section 2.2). Fol- lowing World War I, the\n32-measure AABA form, in which the A-section now began or ended with a\nrefrain, prevailed as the standard (sections 2.3 and 2.4). Employing various\nstyles of harmonization from the »Tin Pan Alley« bag of tricks for the\nA-sections became an important method of differenti- ating these sections from\none another (section 2.5 and 2.6). Section 2.7 describes the bridge as »the\nother« within the AABA form. New methods for filling the A-section were\nexplored in the R&B ballads, country music, and Doo Wop tunes after World War\nII. The standardization of harmonic loops in Doo Wop was an important\nprerequisite for the emancipation of discrete verses within the AABA form\n(section 3). Section 4.1 tracks how the closing refrain line evolved into a\ndiscrete chorus in blues of the 1920s, and later in R&B. The same process then\ntook place within the AABA form (section 4.2), which morphed into the »verse —\nchorus — verse — chorus — bridge — verse — chorus« model in the 1950s. Section\n5 considers the evolution of the prechorus as a formal component. Its origins\nlie in the 32-measure AABA forms of DooWop (section 5.1), but in Brill\nBuilding pop it became a fixture of longer A-sections within the AABA form\n(section 5.2). The prechorus became established as a discrete formal component\naround 1962, now outside the AABA form entirely. Section 6 describes the\nrenaissance of AABA forms in the Beatles’ early songs and the subsequent\ndecline of a formal model that had dominated for over 40 years. Since the\nmid-1960s, a greater diversity and individuality of song forms can be observed\n(section 7). Our analysis ends here, the point at which all common song forms\nhad been established and authors began to freely com- bine them with one\nanother. For this investigation, we analyzed the forms of c. 3000 songs. This\nsample was not selected systematically (for example, based on chart placement\nduring certain years), but rather was initially based on the body of music we\nhad access to in the collection of the Institute for Musicology and Music\nPedagogy at the Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen. Subsequently, we conducted a\ntargeted search for additional examples in order to test the theses arrived at\nthrough this study. Finally, in order to quantitatively vali- date the study,\nwe analyzed all the non-instrumental Billboard Top 100 number one hits from\neach even-numbered year between 1952 and 1982 to 7 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS\nFREI-HAUENSCHILD identify and classify their underlying formal models. Our\nstudy focused on popular music from the United States, because all the\nimportant develop- ments could be identified there first. We made every effort\nto cite songs that contain the first manifestation of each development\ndescribed in our analysis. However, given the limited sample size, we cannot\nguarantee that the cited examples are in fact the very first occurrence of a\ngiven formal characteristic. 2. Chorus and refrain 2.1 The refrain becomes the\nchorus As far as we can tell, the confusion around the terms »chorus,« and\n»re- frain« begins in the mid 19th century in sheet music editions of parlor\nsongs and the so-called »Plantation Songs« that authors such as Stephen Foster\ncomposed for the minstrel stage.5 Songs like »Old Folks At Home« or »Oh!\nSusanna« have a simple verse/refrain form. The verses consist of two eight-\nmeasure periods in which the phrases differ only slightly to form half\ncadences and authentic cadences. The refrain is a similar eight-measure\nperiod, but the antecedent phrase introduces new material. In our example, it\nincludes the title lyrics, »Oh! Susanna,« and distinguishes itself harmoni-\ncally through a shift to the subdominant. The consequent phrase returns to the\nopening line of the first strophe (but this time resolves fully in an\nauthentic cadence, of course).6 5 cf. Hamm (1979, 255): »The verse-chorus\npattern, one of the most distinctive features of these songs, had developed\nfirst in songs of the singing families of the 1840s and ‘50s and in minstrel\nsongs of the same period. By this time it was an almost universal pattern and\nwas one of the most uniquely American fea- tures of this body of song. It was\nequally appropriate for performance at home, where the better singers could\ntake the solo verses and all others could join in the chorus, and on the\nminstrel stage, where the entire troupe could echo the verses sung by one of\nthe stars.« 6 Tawa’s analysis of 230 songs published between 1866 and 1910 led\nhim to the conclusion that the verse and chorus typically had the same melody\nbefore 1890, and differing melodies thereafter (Tawa 1990, 97). In the songs\npublished after 1890 in which the verse and chorus melodies varied, the chorus\ntypically returned to one of the phrases from the verse (ibid., 110); only\nseldom did they consist of entirely new material (ibid., 117), cf. also Hamm\n(1979, 254f.). How- ever, there are earlier minstrel songs that followed a\ndifferent pattern, such as the famous »Dixie« (credited as »I Wish I Was In\nDixie’s Land« to Daniel Decatur Emmett, copyrighted in 1860), which contains\nverses and choruses of eight bars each with different melodies. Another\nnotorious example is »Jump Jim Crow« (Rice 1830) with contrasting verses and\nrefrains of four bars each. 8 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Stephen\nFoster: »Oh! Susanna« (1848) Musical phrases Lyrics Line (2/4 measures each)\nVerse 1 I came from Alabama A aD Wid my banjo on my knee, I’m g’wan to\nLousiana, My true love for to see. B aT Verse 2 It rain’d all night the day I\nleft, C aD The weather it was dry, The sun so hot I frose to death; Susanna,\ndon’t you cry. D aT Refrain Oh! Susanna, E bS->D (Chorus) Oh! Don’t you cry\nfor me, I’ve come from Alabama, Wid my banjo on my knee. A aT Songs with\nrefrain lines which are sung, often in unison, by the entire min- strel troupe\nto the same melody as the lines in the verse existed before Foster’s. The\nnovel aspect of Foster’s minstrel songs was that the refrain was distinguished\nby four or five voice harmony in the sheet music editions published in the\nmid-19th century. (Hamm 1979, 210)7 This differentiation between the strophes\npresented by a solo voice and the refrain, sung by a chorus or in four-voice\nharmony, ushered in the term »chorus« for this part of the form. This\ndesignation stuck, resulting in the synonymous use of the terms »refrain« and\n»chorus.«8 2.2 Tin Pan Alley standard No. 1: ABAC »After The Ball« (Harris\n1891), the landmark hit of early Tin Pan Alley9, with its 64-measure verse and\na 32-measure chorus, is gigantic in its proportions compared to »Oh! Susanna.«\nWhile the length of the two-part verse is also atypical of the new age of\nsongwriting (cf. Tawa 1990, 163, and Hamm 7 These editions are available\nonline at http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu. In the editions based on the\nperformances by Christy’s Minstrels, the chorus is arranged for five voices.\nIn the edition subtitled »As Sung by the Ethiopian Serenaders,« it was\narranged for four voices. 8 Tawa (1990, 106) refers to such refrains sung by a\nchoir as »chorus refrains.« Hoerburger (1998, 124) states in his MGG article,\n»Refrain«—unfortunately without citing any evidence—that the term »chorus« was\nalso commonly used to refer to the refrain in English folk songs. Hamm (1979,\n210), in contrast, points out that the most apparent differentiating\ncharacteristic between Foster’s »Ethiopian melodies« and his »English« songs\nwas that the former always had a chorus, while the latter never did. 9 Hamm\n(1979, 297) labels its success »the first spectacular demonstration of the\nmarket potential of popular song.« 9 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-\nHAUENSCHILD 1979, 293), »After the Ball« served as a model in many other\nrespects. The refrain is still referred to as a »chorus« in this period, but\nan arrangement calling for this section to be sung by an actual chorus had\nbecome the exception rather than the rule by this point.10 Unlike »Oh!\nSusanna,« this chorus shares no common material with its verse. Rather, its\nsumptuous waltz melody provides a distinct contrast to the plainer ballad-like\ntone of the verse. The chorus of »After the Ball« consists of a 32-measure\nperiod based on two 16-measure phrases, four eight-measure lines or eight\nfour- measure phrases. Until the 1920s, when this layout became the dominant\ntemplate, it existed alongside various other popular chorus models, which were\n16 measures in length but otherwise shared the same characteristics. 10 The\nterminology used with regard to these forms was far from settled. Even two\neditions of »After The Ball« released in 1892 by Harris’ own publishing houses\ndo not agree on terminology. The edition published in Milwaukee refers to the\nsection beginning with the lyrics »After the ball...« as the »chorus,« while\nthe New York edition calls it the »refrain« (cf. the joint online music\narchives of various libraries in the state of Indiana at http://webapp1.\ndlib.indiana.edu/inharmony/welcome.do). Songs like this were typically per-\nformed in Vaudeville shows, and it was customary for the public to join in on\nthe choruses, singing in unison with a chorus of voices from the stage. How-\never, this was a matter of performance practice, and not composition. An\narrangement of the chorus for multiple voices singing in harmony had become\noptional at best: »Although the chorus no longer sports a soprano-alto-tenor-\nbaritone harmonization, an unaccompanied vocal-quartet harmonization of this\nsection is sometimes included in the sheet music to accommodate the many\namateur and professional quartets, particularly male ones, active during these\nyears. In instances where optional harmony is omitted, the possibility of\nimpro- vised vocal harmony was probably assumed« (Tawa 1990, 169f.). 10 AABA,\nREFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Charles K. Harris: »After The Ball« (1891)\nmit ABAC-Chorus Lyrics Rhyme Musical phrases scheme (8 measures each) Verse 1\nA little maiden climbed an old man’s knee a {AVerse} Begged for a story — »Do\nUncle, please.« a {BVerse} Why are you single; Verse why live alone? b {A’ }\nHave you no babies; have you no home?« b {CVerse} »I had a sweetheart, years,\nyears ago; c {DVerse} Where she is now, pet, you will soon know c {EVerse}\nList [sic] to the story, Verse I’ll tell it all, d {A’ } I believed her\nfaithless after the ball.« d {CVerse} Chorus After the ball is over, After the\nbreak of morn, e AChorus After the dancers’ leaving, After the stars are gone;\ne BChorus Many a heart is aching, Chorus If you could read them all; d A’ Many\nthe hopes that have vanished After the ball. d CChorus In contrast to the\nsimple period of »Oh! Susanna,« the phrases in the chorus differ not only in\ntheir final chords, but in their harmonic and melodic structure as well. The\nresulting ABAC chorus form would predominate until 1920 and even produced a\nnumber of hits later.11 11 Examples: »Alexander’s Ragtime Band« (Berlin 1911),\n»Swanee« (Caesar/ Gershwin 1919), »Tea For Two« (Caesar/Youmans 1924), »I\nCan’t Give You Any- thing But Love« (Fields/McHugh 1928), »White Christmas«\n(Berlin 1942), »Ev’ry Time We Say Good Bye« (Porter 1944), »Cry« (Kohlman\n1951), »Mr. Sandman« (Ballard 1954), »Spanish Eyes«\n(Kaempfert/Singleton/Snyder 1965/66). Even as late as 1952, the top 20 songs\non the Billboard Year End Charts included seven songs with this form. ABAC was\nalso a popular form in country music, for exam- ple in Hank Williams’ »Half As\nMuch« (Curley Williams 1951) or Pee Wee King’s »Slow Poke« (Price 1951). 11\nRALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Sentimental Waltz Songs Coon and\nRag March and other Songs Songs Rhythmic Songs Verse Chorus Verse Chorus Verse\nChorus Verse Chorus ABAC >50% 27 % 31 % 60 % 40 % 53 % AABA 34 % 13 % 20 % 20\n% Table 1 Distribution of verse and chorus forms in various types of songs\npublished between 1890 and 1910 according to Tawa (1990, 170, 179, 190 and\n196); empty cells = no information stated Irrespective of the harmonic and\nmelodic complexity of the 32-measure period, recognizing the musical form of\nthe chorus’ is sometimes very chal- lenging. For instance, there are often\nvariations at the level of the four- measure phrases. This is especially\ncommon of the second A-section, which results in an ABA’C form, as in »After\nThe Ball« to cite an early example.12 The dividing line between a ABAC form\nwith variations and unusual forms such as ABB’A or ABCD is often blurred, but\nthe lyrics can provide an aid in parsing this form, providing formal signposts\nthrough repetition or analogy when the musical presentation of a passage\nvaries. The most prevalent model through which the lyrics serve to state the\nform can already be seen in »After the Ball,« in which the title hook bookends\nthe lyrics of the cho- rus. Quoting a single word or element of the hook—in\nthis case the word »after«—at the beginning of the first four phrases is\nanother common means of indicating the form.13 One important aspect of the\n»After The Ball« model is that the lyrics in the chorus make no direct\nreference to the poignant story told in the three verses and thus do not\nreally require the verse narrative to make sense. The chorus can stand on its\nown, and later it would do just that, as redacting 12 In »Come Rain Or Come\nShine« (Mercer/Arlen 1946), for example, the second phrase of the second\nA-section (measures 21-24) begins a major second higher relative to the first.\nIn »Who« (Harbach/Hammerstein II/Kern 1925) the first phrase of the second\nA-section (measures 17-20) is transposed up a perfect fourth. Gerald Mast\n(1987, 53f.) emphasizes Jerome Kern’s fondness for these variations. 13\nExamples: »For Me And My Gal« (Meyer/Leslie/Goetz 1917), »Who« (Harbach/\nHammerstein II/Kern 1925), »If« (Evans 1934), »Because Of You« (Hammer-\nstein/Wilkinson 1940). This technique is especially popular in list songs,\nwhose lyrics list examples, evidence, or associations, typically loosely\nconnected to the title hook. It is also particularly suited for comedy songs\n(e.g., »Always True To You (In My Fashion),« Porter 1948), but it is employed\nin love ballads as well. 12 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS the\nnarrative verses became the norm for performances of songs in venues other\nthan the stage or musical films. 2.3 Tin Pan Alley-Standard No. 2: AABA As the\nfollowing figure shows, ABAC was eclipsed in the 1920’s (although by no means\ncompletely replaced) as the leading chorus-form by the AABA form, which would\neventually come to be considered the classic song form of Tin Pan Alley.14 80\n70 percentage share 60 50 AABA 40 30 ABAC 20 other 10 0 1905-‐1909 1910-‐1919\n1920-‐1929 1930-‐1939 1940-‐1949 (n=6) (n=22) (n=39) (n= 40) (n=30) Figure 1:\nChorus Form Models in the Sample »Tin Pan Alley-Songs« The earliest example of\nan AABA chorus-form in our core sample is the song »Someday Sweetheart« by the\nbrothers Benjamin and John Spikes from 1919. Earlier AABA forms without verses\nexisted in the 19th century, e.g., 14 [1] This chart is based on a survey of\n137 songs published between 1905 and 1949. The core sample is based on the\nrankings in Charles Hamm’s (1979) book Yesterdays, which identify these songs\nas hits. While the validity of a sample selected thus may be debatable, the\nclear trends in the distribution of formal models may very well accurately\ndepict the actual developments, at least in the Tin Pan Alley mainstream. [2]\nWe interpret the term »Tin Pan Alley« very broadly. We did not differentiate\nthe songs according to their origins or in- tended uses, e.g., for the sheet\nmusic market, for radio, or songs composed in connection with a Broadway show\nor Hollywood film. If one removed the songs composed for Broadway from the\nsample, then works by songwriters such as Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, or\nLorenz Hart would go uncounted. Shows from the »Golden Era« of Broadway\ntypically generated between two and four hits in the American Popular Song\nForm (i.e., with an AABA or ABAC Chorus), which were sung on stage to\naccompaniment by the pit orchestra, published as sheet music (on Tin Pan\nAlley), plunked out on pianos in homes across America, arranged for dance\norchestras, recorded by large orchestras and small combos, and used by bebop\nmusicians as a template for improvisation and composition. 13 RALF VON APPEN\nAND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Friedrich Silcher (»Muss i denn,« 1827) or Foster\n(»I Dream of Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair,« 1854). »Silver Threads Among\nThe Gold« (Rexford/ Danks, 1873) and »There’s A Chicken Dinner Waitin’ Home\nFor Me« (Van Alstyne 1904) offer an AABA verse15, and AABA choruses can be\nfound in the songs »I Love My Wife, But Oh You Kid« (Harry von Tilzer 1909)\nand »Let’s Go Into A Picture Show« (Albert von Tilzer/McCree 1909), as well as\nin songs composed by Irving Berlin in the 1910s.16 However, this form’s\nbreakthrough in American Popular Song does not become evident until 1920 (also\naccord- ing to Middleton 2003, 515). Furthermore, there is considerable\nevidence that this new 32-measure form has more to do with the ABAC form,\nbased on a 32-measure period as it is, than with »Muss i denn.« Given that the\nAABA form would come to be considered the pop song form par excellence,\nespecially as distinct from all types of blues-derived forms, it is\nastonishing that this »new« chorus-form initially appeared very often in\nAfrican American contexts. Jelly Roll Morton, for instance, claimed he was the\nauthor of »Someday Sweetheart« (cf. Pastras 2001, 125 and Schafer 2008, 54).\nSome years before that, »I Ain’t Got Nobody« (1915), written by the African-\nAmerican composer Spencer Williams and lyricist Roger A. Graham, was first\npopularized by the white vaudeville singer Marion Harris, who was promoted as\n»The Queen of the Blues« (Wald 2004, 18). By the 20s recordings by Bessie\nSmith und Fats Waller followed and 1938 it was on the set list of the Count\nBasie Orchestra at the »From Spirituals to Swing« concert, which showcased the\nachievements of African- American music. What in retrospective may seem to be\na song in typical Tin Pan Alley AABA-design with a certain blues tinge,\nactually preceded both the era of recorded ›real‹ blues17 and the heyday of\nthe AABA form. Irving Berlin’s AABA song »Everybody Step« from 1921 was\nconsidered overtly »jazzy« by his contemporaries, including George Gershwin\n(cf. Magee 2006, 698ff.). And Jerome Kern also linked African American musical\nidioms with the AABA form in the 1920s. One of his first songs in this form\nwas »Left All Alone Again Blues« from 1920, a blues song18 with a ragtime\nrhythm. With a 15 The 64 bars of the verses of »After The Ball« build an AABA\nform as well. 16 For example, »Araby,« 1914, and »From Here to Shanghai,«\n1917. At this time, Berlin also made more frequent use of the hybrid form AABC\n(e.g., »The Synco- pated Walk,« 1914, »I’m Going Back To The Farm,« 1915, and\n»I Lost My Heart In Dixieland,« 1919), which later became much less prevalent.\n17 Cf. Wald (2004) for a profound discussion of what was and is considered\n›real blues‹, as well of the reliability of such considerations. 18 Blues\nsongs, in this context, are Tin Pan Alley songs whose titles or lyrics con-\ntain the word »Blues.« Their lyrics and music contain veiled or overt blues\ntopoi, but their forms follow the usual verse-chorus progression. They only\nuse the 12-bar-structure for either the verse (as in »The Tennessee Blues,« 14\nAABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS I-IV shuttle in the A-section and a\nmelody based on alternating perfect fourths and tritones, it demonstrates two\ncharacteristic blues colorations. In the epochal musical Show Boat from 1927,\nKern and Oscar Hammerstein II reserve the AABA form for the world of the black\ncharacters. »Ole Man River,« sung by the dockworker Joe, laments the difficult\nlives of and discrimination against blacks in the south over a harmony\nsophisticating the I-IV-shuttle to I-vi7-I-IV \| I-IV-I-vi7. The second song in\nAABA form, »Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man,« is sung by the vaudeville performer\nJulie, who em- phasizes that she learned it from Afro-Americans, but still\nunwittingly outs herself as a mulatto by singing this tune larded with blue\nnotes, which re- sults in her being fired from the Show Boat soon afterward.19\nAround 1930, Andy Razaf wrote the lyrics for several hits in AABA form with\nmusic by Fats Waller (»Honeysuckle Rose« 1928, »Ain’t Misbehavin’« 1929, and\n»(What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue« 1929, the latters composed with\nHarry Brook), Don Redman (»Gee, Baby, Ain’t I Good To You« 1930), and Eubie\nBlake (»Memories Of You« 1930 and »My Handyman Ain’t Handy Anymore« 1930)\npopularized by singers like Alberta Hunter and Louis Armstrong. Other AABA\nstandards written and/or prominently performed by African-Americans were\n»Stormy Weather« (Koehler/Arlen 1933), »I Ain’t Got Nothing But The Blues«\n(George/Ellington 1937), and »Don’t Get Around Much Anymore«\n(Russell/Ellington 1940). So while the AABA form was also associated with\nAfro-Americans, espe- cially in the first decade of its popularity, later on\nit stood quite exclusively Warner/Holt 1916) or the chorus (»The Alcoholic\nBlues,« Albert von Tilzer/ Laska 1918). Muir gives two reasons for this: »One\nreason seems to be that using the same melody and chord sequence as the basis\nfor an entire com- position was firmly at odds with the conventions of Tin Pan\nAlley, which assumed that the piece needed musical variety in order to hold\nthe attention of listeners. [...] Furthermore, popular songs and instrumental\ncompositions of the period where structured around the easy-on-the-ear\nsymmetry of sixteen and thirty-two bar structures. Building a piece entirely\non an asymmetrical twelve- bar structure [...] was considered too commercially\nrisky (Muir 2010, 67). For an introduction to this repertoire, see this page\nat the website, »The Parlor Songs Academy«\n(http://parlorsongs.com/issues/2007-4/thismonth/feature. php; last retrieved\non April 3, 2011). The songs cited here were all published between 1919 and\n1922 and all have ABAC choruses. Three of the songs further included a so-\ncalled patter section, which was common primarily among comic vaudeville acts.\nIt is symptomatic of the general terminological confusion that this section,\nwhose dense lyrics and parlando delivery make it distinctly verse- like, was\nsometimes called a »patter chorus« (cf. e.g., »Wabash Blues,« Ringle/ Meinken\n1921). 19 While Julie’s second song, »Bill,« does have a chorus in ABAC form,\nit originates in an older show from 1918 and thus from a period during which\nKern was not yet writing in the new form. 15 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-\nHAUENSCHILD for the Tin Pan Alley-repertoire, predominantly written by white\nJewish songwriters. This separation was going to be confirmed by new genres of\npopular music emerging in the twenties: while the country blues made no use of\nthe AABA form, it was becoming a standard in country music (see chapter 3.2).\n2.4 The AABA chorus gets a refrain While the term »chorus,« initially denoted\na refrain sung by a »choir« of some kind and then became synonymous with a\nmulti-line refrain in gen- eral, in »Someday, Sweetheart« (and many other\nsongs from the post-WWI era) the term, »chorus« refers to the song itself.\nThis new type of song often included an introductory verse, which served to\nlead from the dialog to the »actual song,« the chorus, in the context of the\nmusical. While this section can function as a kind of fully composed\nintroduction in other types of live performance, it was typically omitted from\nrecordings.20 If the Tin Pan Alley chorus had not enjoyed a second life as a\nharmonic template for improvisation in jazz, then the term would be, strictly\nspeaking, obsolete because its meaning would be identical to that of the word\n»song.« On most of these recordings, the chorus is by definition no longer a\nrefrain, since the latter refers to an element that recurs in the same form\neach time and dif- ferentiates it from an element that is mutable. The\nterminology is rendered meaningless if the chorus has multiple sets of\nlyrics.21 However, this also makes it clear that the terms »verse« and\n»chorus« do not merely denote 20 [1] Ella Fitzgerald in particular often\ndeviated from this custom and included the verse on her recordings. Although\nthe verse, especially in Broadway songs, often serves to bridge the dialogue\nand the »actual song« (the chorus), the best songwriters wrote many songs with\nverses that are well worth listening to, for their lyrics as well as music.\n[2] The older form which usually had two verses and often a shorter\n(16-measure) abac chorus persisted alongside this newer form in the 1920s. 21\nThis was not uncommon on the stage and in printed editions; given the limita-\ntions of 78rpm records, however, choruses were seldom repeated on recordings\nwith different lyrics unless the song had a fast tempo. Especially comedy\nsongs, drawing their attraction largely from the lyrics and usually having a\nvivid tempo, need space to unfold their wit. While early novelty songs did\nthis in several verses, later on repeated choruses often became the vessel of\ncomic lists or narrations as in »To Keep My Love Alive« (Rodgers/Hart 1927),\nwhich starts with a verse and then lets the protagonist tell in two choruses\nabout all the husbands she murdered. »Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off«\n(Gershwin/ Gershwin 1937) has a similar layout, albeit a less brutal content.\nAnd especially list songs like Porter’s »Anything Goes« (1934) and »Always\nTrue To You (In My Fashion)« (1948) might be considered strophic AAA forms\nwith AABA verses were it not for the introductions claiming the verse parts\nfor themselves. 16 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS syntactic\nfunctions, but that different characters are ascribed to each; there is\napparently a verse-like quality that is distinct from a chorus-like quality.\nThe verse/AABA-chorus form proved very versatile, as evidenced by its use in\nmusicals, in which it was often expanded into an entire scene. For in- stance,\nin the stage version of Show Boat, »Ole Man River« has the form: verse — AABA’\n— verse2 — B2 — verse3 — AABA’. The lone bridge (B2), with a new text, as well\nas the A-sections of the final chorus—but not its bridge— are sung by the\nchoir. Thus, the original meaning of the term »chorus« no longer plays any\nrole here. Recordings tend to excise the opening verse while expanding the\nform through (partial) repetitions. First, this served to fill the side of the\nrecord no matter what the tempo. Second, beginning with the chorus and ending\nwith repetitions was more likely to generate a hit than beginning with a\nmusically nondescript verse that is never repeated anyway. The most common\nform was AABA — A(instrumental) — BA — Coda. From the beginning of Tin Pan\nAlley’s dominance of the market, com- posers and lyricists were well aware of\nthe value of a clear, catchy, and prominent hook for enhancing the\nmemorability and thus the marketability of a song. Accordingly, there is\nhardly an AABA song (or chorus) without a refrain.22 The phrase, »someday,\nsweetheart,« was apparently insufficient to serve as such a hook on its own,\nhowever. Thus, this song uses the same parenthetical technique that served the\nABAC form so well; it bookends the lyrics with the title hook (xA AO BO Ax). A\nfew later songs arrived at the same solution—e.g., »The Man I Love«\n(Gershwin/Gershwin 1924) and »Symphony« (Alstone 1945)—but it was never\nestablished as a standard technique in the songwriter’s toolkit. »Someday,\nSweetheart« (Spikes/Spikes 1919) Someday, sweetheart, you may be sorry... Hook\nA1 And you may regret... A2 Oh, you’re happy now... B ...make you weep,\nsomeday, sweetheart. A3 Hook 22 As Tawa (1990, 107) ascertains, song titles\ndid not receive any special treat- ment in the lyrics before 1890, when the\ncommercial exploitation of songs was not as professionally organized as it\nwould later become. Sometimes the song title would appear at the beginning of\nthe verses. Sometimes it would appear at the beginning or end of the chorus,\nand sometimes it introduced both sec- tions. It could also begin the verse as\nwell as end the chorus, or it could be »hidden« in several inconspicuous\nplaces within the lyrics. 17 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD The\nvast majority of the AABA songs in the sample use one of two other models. One\nexample of the first model is »Over The Rainbow« (Harburg/ Arlen 1939). In\nthis song, the three A-sections are melodically and harmoni- cally identical\n(a half cadence is arrived at »artificially« by inserting a ii-V cadence after\nthe first line), and each opens with the lyrical hook »some- where over the\nrainbow.« (It is no coincidence that this hook is often cited as the title,\neven though it does not contain the word »somewhere«). The bridge is typically\nfree of hooks or refrains (one exception is »What’ll I Do«, Berlin 1923). It\ndoes not contain the hook in this example either, although it is surely no\ncoincidence that it references the hook with the opening word, »some«\n(»someday I wish upon a star«). »Over The Rainbow« (Harburg/Arlen 1939)\nSomewhere, over the rainbow, way up high... Hook A1 Somewhere, over the\nrainbow, skies are blue... Hook A2 Someday I’ll wish upon a star... B\nSomewhere, over the rainbow, bluebirds fly... Hook A3 Alongside this model (xA\nxA Bo xA) a second model exists, in which the hook closes each A-line (Ax Ax\nBo Ax). 23 One later example of this is the song »Till There Was You« (1957)\nfrom Meredith Willson’s Musical The Music Man. The two A-lines differ only in\ntheir closing chord (half/authentic cadence). »Till There Was You« (Willson\n1957) There were bells... till there was you. A1 Hook 2 There were birds...\ntill there was you. A Hook Then there was music... B There was love... till\nthere was you. A3 Hook Only seldom do AABA songs dispense with the refrain\nentirely, as in »My Funny Valentine« (Hart/Rodgers 1937). The title only\nappears once at the beginning of the song and is referenced again at the\nend—in another exam- ple of the now familiar »bookend« technique—through the\nrepetition of the word »valentine« from the hook.24 23 The ballad »At Last«\n(Gordon/Warren 1941) combines both models, thereby starting and ending with\nthe title in the bookends manner (xA xA Bo Ax). It thus lets the lis- tener\nwait for the title at the beginning of A3 vainly until it arrives »at last.«\n24 Another major hit without a refrain is Nat King Cole’s signature song\n»Stardust« (Parish/Carmichael 1927/29). Here, the title can be heard\npractically en pas- sant in three inconspicuous locations, namely during the\nverse and the chorus- lines A1 and A3. Maybe Parish meant to make ironic\nreference to the fact that 18 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Having\nstarted as a refrain, the chorus now had become a formal com- ponent with its\nown internal refrain. Granted, its refrains have a completely different\ncharacter than the chorus of »After The Ball« and they also differ clearly\nfrom the responsorial choruses of 19th century minstrel songs. They are not\nonly decidedly brief (usually just one or two measures), but also\nsyntactically integrated into the flow of the melody and lyrics. Lyrically,\nthe »hook refrains« in the cited examples are adverbials that modify the place\nin one case and the time in another. Their full meaning is only evident in\nconjunction with other syntactic elements—a subject, predicate or other\ngrammatical construction. Melodically, the refrains are integrated into the\nstructure of the lines as phrases. The »completeness« of the A-section—or\n»A-line,« as we call it in this case—is typical for the classic AABA love\nballad of the Tin Pan Alley era. The line, which is merely opened or closed\nwith the refrain, has a discrete, unitary character because it frequently\nconsists of an individual sentence (or two sentences, which, for example\nthrough repetition of the hook, are clearly connected to one another) and a\nmelody typically derived through classic techniques like transposition,\nsequence, or variation on a motif. Lyricists and composers working in this\nstyle seem to have been driven by an ambition to create the impression that\nsuch refrains occurred as if by coincidence again and again. To understand\nbetter what we mean by the term »A-line« in contrast to »A-section,« consider\nmore narrative songs or comedy songs, which tend to have less unitary\nA-sections like e.g. »My Defenses Are Down« from Annie Get Your Gun (Berlin\n1946). Lyrically as well as musically here is a clear »period« after measure\n4, dividing the section in two parts: My defenses are down, She’s broken my\nresistance And I don’t know where I am. I went into the fight as a lion, But I\ncame out like a lamb.25 he dispensed with a lyrical hook by ending his chorus\nwith the word »refrain« (»...the memory of love’s refrain«). 25 Cf. also the\ndiscussion of the R&B-ballad »Need You Love So Bad« below (p. 31). 19 RALF VON\nAPPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD 2.5 Harmony of the A-section Various\nconcepts of harmonic organization played a role in the formation of various\nstyles and song genres during the Tin Pan Alley era. We will provide a brief\noverview of these in the following, since they were of critical im- portance\nto the further development of the A-section. Of course the use of different\nchord forms and progressions were not the only means for differ- entiating\nthese sections. At least as important in this regard are instrumen- tation and\narrangement, as well as the relationship between the harmony and the melody.\na) »Wandering« harmony In this first type, the harmony supports the unity of\nthe line. Typically, it is clearly subordinate to the melody; it is either\nderived from the melody or works in interplay with the melody and colors it.\nFor example, the melody of the A-section of »Till There Was You« is based\naround the central tone g (in C major), and the harmony wanders to present\nthis note as a perfect fifth (I), a diminished 5th (#i7), a suspended fourth\n(ii7), and a suspended ninth (iv7) in succession. Throughout, the harmony\nseldom gives the impres- sion of a preexisting context. This is especially\ncommon among classic love ballads with orchestral accompaniment, whose\ntypically wandering harmony is rich in mixed chords, avoids repetition, varies\nthe harmonic rhythm, and seeks a tight voice leading, namely in chromatic\nmovement. »Till There Was You« (A1) (Willson 1957) Measures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8\nLyrics (There (on (but I) ringing, (No, I) all, (Till there was) were) the)\nnever never you. bells hill, heard heard them them at Motifs α α α-β α’-β’ γ\nmaj7 7 7 7 7 maj7 7 7 7 7 7 Harmony I #i° ii iv bVII I #ii° ii V iii bIII ii7\nV7 Chromatic B Bb A Ab D# D B Bb movement C C# D Bb B C E Eb D Arrangers like\nRobert Russell Bennett further veil their harmonic progres- sions with liberal\nuse of contrapuntal composition techniques; they split the chords across\nmultiple instrumental lines and make frequent use of suspen- sions, passing\ntones, and alterations. These subtleties are not reflected in the shorthand\nused in jazz lead sheets, Tune-Dex cards and fake books,26 26 For the history\nof sheet piracy cf. Kernfeld (2011). 20 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE,\nPRECHORUS where they typically petrify into the usual tensions. Whether or not\nthe voice leading will be restored in a performance based on lead sheets de-\npends on the aesthetics, ambition, and ability of the performing musicians. In\nPeggy Lee’s recording27 of »Till There Was You,« the flowing orches- tra\narrangement of the Broadway version is reduced for a small combo aug- mented\nby woodwinds and set to a continuous rumba groove. The instru- mentation of\nthe A-lines still varies in this version, and the harmony is still derived\nfrom the confluence of melodic lines. In the Beatles’ version, the sole\nremaining melodic element aside from the vocals is George Harrison’s guitar\nlicks; the rest of the harmonic movement has congealed in the guitar chords\nstrummed by John Lennon. It may not be inconsequential that the Beatles knew\nnothing of the songs origins at first. They also believed that »Over The\nRainbow« was a song by Gene Vincent.28 Through this type of col- portage, the\nsongs not only gained a new image; they lost the sound origi- nally imagined\nby their composers and arrangers along the way. Thus, the harmony of the\nversions performed by Broadway or studio orchestras and the versions in which\nthe hits from the Broadway or Holly- wood productions were later recorded with\naccompaniment by combos or big bands was not really identical, even if they\nwere based on the same scale degrees. b) Loops / »Rhythm Changes« The same is\ntrue of the second important, completely different type of harmonization of\nthe A-section, on which the gradual differentiation of the A-sections into a\nnew verse/chorus form would be based. In the Tin Pan Al- ley repertoire, it\nwas primarily used at higher tempos, for example in charm, comedy and novelty\nsongs.29 The harmony was typically arranged in compact, repeated progressions,\nusually two measures in length. Although they are sometimes called »patterns,«\n»turnarounds,« or »vamps« (all terms that also coincide with other phenomena),\nwe will call these progressions »loops« in accordance with Philipp Tagg’s\n(2009, 199) terminology. Tagg’s 27 It first appeared on the album, Latin à la\nLee!, recorded in August 1959, and released by Capitol Records in 1960. 28 »I\ndidn’t know that was from the musical The Music Man until many years later«\n(McCartney in The Beatles 2000, 22). On the Beatles’ early recording of »Over\nThe Rainbow,« sung by John Lennon, cf. ibid., 67. 29 Examples beside »I Got\nRhythm« are »I Won’t Dance« (Kern/Hammerstein/ Harbach 1935), »The Lady Is A\nTramp« (Rodgers/Hart 1937), »They All Laughed« (Gershwin/Gershwin 1937).\nAmongst the ballads using loops are »They Didn’t Believe Me« (Kern/Reynolds\n1914), »These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)« (Marvel/Stratchy/Link 1935),\nand »My Ship« (Weill/Gershwin 1941). 21 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-\nHAUENSCHILD image of a loop emphasizes the chugging, motor-like movement of\nthese chord progressions which expand the horizon of time and invite\ncontinuation through repetition. Since the AABA form demands a discrete,\nindependent A-section, the chugging must be interrupted at the end of the\nline. This is achieved through a cadence, which can be plagal or authentic, a\nhalf- cadence, or a full cadence. Traditional changes such as I-V(-I), I-IV-I\nand, most commonly, ii-V(-I) are often expanded into turnarounds through addi-\ntion of further turns through the circle of fifths and/or chromatic lines that\nlend them a sense of closure in contrast to the loops. The prototypical ex-\nample of this type of harmonization is what is known as »rhythm changes.«\nThese changes owe their name to George and Ira Gershwin’s charm song, »I Got\nRhythm« (1930), even though they do not appear in their now standard form in\nthat composition: Loop Loop Turnaround rhythm Imaj7-vi7 ii7 - Vvi7 7 Imaj7 -\nvi7 ii7 - V7 I - I7 IV - #iv°7 I - V7 I - [ii - V] changes »I Got I - I6/5 ii7\n- V7 I - i°7/5 ii7 - V7 I - I6/5 ii7 - V7 - i°7 I - V7 I Rhythm« Loop Loop’\nLoop’’ Cadence Certainly, this is not a case of later musicians simplifying\nGershwin’s more varied harmony into a handier form. Rather, it is more likely\nthat Gershwin (or whoever arranged the harmony into the form in which the song\nwas eventually performed and published as sheet music) took a harmonic tem-\nplate that was more or less in the air and reharmonized it in keeping with one\nof (jazz) music’s finest traditions. Interestingly, the second chord in\nmeasure 1 does not differ between the two versions with respect to its con-\nstituent tones. In F major, both chords contain the notes d-f-a-c; only the\nvoicing differs. Gershwin puts the fifth of the tonic, c, in the bass as part\nof an alternating bass line, while standard rhythm changes insert the vi7\nhere. This difference is significant, as the bass line would come to play an\nin- creasingly important role in the development of the loop harmony. c) Chord\nschemes The third type of harmony is the chord scheme. This refers to a\nharmonic progression that is fixed according to convention and thus one in\nwhich the listener can anticipate the motion. Unlike the loop, the harmony of\nentire lines or even blocks of lines is static. It is rare in Tin Pan Alley\nsongs but can be called the default mode in country music where standard\nperiods like I-I-I-V \| V-V-V-I or the ‘passamezzo moderno’ (I-I-IV-IV \| I-I-\nV-V \| I-I-IV-IV \| I-V-I-I) are used for the A-sections (see chapter 3.2). 22\nAABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS When Tin Pan Alley songwriters use\nsuch chord schemes with main chord functions these songs often clearly allude\nto country, blues, or folk styles, e.g., in »Don’t Fence Me In« (Porter 1944),\n»Vaya Con Dios« (Russell/ James/Pepper 1953), and »Buttons And Bows«\n(Livingstone/Evans 1947). The question as to whether the latter is a country\nsong in AABA form or a Tin Pan Alley novelty song with a country sound has\nless to do with its musi- cal qualities than with the images of its\ninterpreters, Bop Hope or Dinah Shore. In Swing, eight-measure blues schemata\nare sometimes used to fill the A- sections e.g. in Glenn Miller’s »Blueberry\nHill« (Lewis/Stock/Rose 1940), which employs a bluesy eight-measure chord\nprogression (IV-IV-I-I \| V-V- I/IV-I) that relies on the tonic, dominant, and\nsubdominant. 2.6 Variations of the A-section The dramaturgy of the AABA form\nis simple, but powerful. The first repeti- tion of the A-section reaffirms the\nmeaning of the material exposed in the first eight measures and anchors it in\nthe mind of the listener, with consid- erable help from the refrain. The\nbridge brings variation and contrast, while A3 offers a longed-for return to\nthe familiar. Composing a Tin Pan Alley song is, to use an apt expression,\n»the art of saying, ‘I love you’ in thirty-two bars.«30 Indeed, there are many\nsongs (and many good ones) that stick very strictly to the simple AABA form.\nHowever, this model also stands up to considerable variation. The first two\nsections typically follow the classic period form, on which the ABAC form is\nalso based; most A1 sections end in a half cadence, while A2 ends in a full\ncadence. This first period, typically 16 bars in length, may vary in structure\nand design. For example, in »Over The Rainbow,« both sections are melodically\nidentical, and the half cadence is achieved through the insertion of an\nadditional cadence (ii-V in this case). In other cases (e.g., »Till There Was\nYou«) the last phrase is harmonically adapted for the transition into the\nbridge. In both cases however, further analysis will lead us to differentiate\nbetween AD and AT.31 The first two sections may also con- tain the old\nstandby, ABAC, in miniature. We refer to the four measure units that comprise\nthis form within a form using lowercase letters, or, in 30 As one proof, Doris\nDay as Grace LeBoy Kahn may be cited, advising Danny Thomas as Gus Kahn in the\nfilm biography I’ll See You in My Dreams (1951): »Gus, ya gotta learn to say\n‚I love you’ in thirty-two bars« (cf. Furia 1992, 14). 31 Further examples:\n»It’s Only A Paper Moon« (Harburg/Arlen 1933), »The Lady Is A Tramp«\n(Hart/Rodgers 1937). 23 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD this case,\n»abac.« »Someday, Sweetheart« has just such a form based on variation; its\nfirst two sections are thus best referred to as AA’.32 A3 may be identical\nwith the harmonically and melodically closing A2 (AA’BA’) or differ in a\nthrough-composed AA’BA’’ form that emphasizes the sense of closure at the end\nof the form. One example of this latter form is the ballad »So In Love« from\nKiss Me Kate (Porter 1948), in which the highest note in the melody of the\nA-sections increases by a semitone with each iteration. The third A-section is\nalso longer than the first two by half. The same is true of »All The Things\nYou Are« (Hammerstein II/Kern 1938) and »My Funny Valen- tine« (Hart/Rodgers\n1937), whose A-sections are also varied by means of transpositions. The use of\nextensions or of melodic variations within the A3 section to create a sense of\nclosure can also be seen in songs that are oth- erwise less through-composed,\ne.g., »They Can’t Take That Away From Me« (Gershwin/Gershwin 1937). 2.7 The\nbridge While the A-sections may vary, variation is the essential purpose of\nthe bridge. The fact that contrast is possible and necessary at this point,\nthe third section of the chorus, is the main factor that differentiates AABA\nfrom the ABAC form. While the C-section is also characterized by\n»differentness« and frequently brings a dramatic climax, it is subject to the\nburden of bringing closure to the entire form; thus, the opportunities for\nusing this section to provide contrast are considerably restricted. In AABA\nform, the presence of a final A3 section offers composers and lyricists alike\nmuch more freedom in the bridge. The contrast may be encapsulated in the\nlyrical con- tent through a change of perspective or subject33, through\ncommentary of any kind, through exemplification, irony34, or other literary\nmeans. In narra- tive songs, the bridge may contain the decisive turning point\nin the story35. 32 Further examples: »From Here To Shanghai« (Berlin 1917),\n»In The Still Of The Night« (Porter 1937), »Old Black Magic« (Mercer/Arlen\n1942); a full-length 32- measure ABAC form comprises the AA’ of a (56-measure)\nAA’BA’’ chorus in »The Man That Got Away«: (Gershwin/Arlen 1954). 33 »Smoke\nGets In Your Eyes« (Harbach/Kern 1933): A1 »They asked me..., A2 »They said\nsomeday...,« Bridge »So I chaffed...,« A3 »Now laughing friends...«. In »Ole\nMan River« the bridge changes the perspective for the rest of the song: A1 und\nA2 »Ole Man River...,« Bridge »You and me...,« A3 »I get weary...«. 34 The\nbridge of »Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive« (Mercer/Arlen 1944) offers examples\nand a dose of irony at once: »To illustrate my last remark, / Jonah in the\nwhale, Noah in the ark...«. 35 »Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer« (Marks 1949):\n»Then one day at Christmas eve...«. 24 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE,\nPRECHORUS In list songs, the bridge may increase the tempo at which items are\nlisted36, reflect on the list37 or offer explanations38. The bridge provides a\nspace for questions39, hypotheticals40, detailed descriptions41, and day-\ndreams42. It may darken43 or brighten44 the mood. Bridges tend to be more\nprosaic than the A-sections so that the latter’s lyrical qualities can come to\nthe fore. Bridges with a pronounced chorus character, like those the Beatles\nlater composed45, are rare in Tin Pan Alley songs.46 In rare cases songs end\nin a citation or a reprise of the bridge.47 The bridge also offers numerous\nopportunities for composers to shape the song. They can use the bridge to add\nmotion (and by extension increase the numbers of syllables available to the\nlyricist)48, or juxtapose a recitative declamation against a more cantabile\nA-line, and so forth. All of the classic techniques for adding contrast can be\nemployed in the bridge. The begin- ning of the bridge is a decisive moment\nwithin the AABA form; in most cases it is signaled with a chord change that\nexpands the harmonic landscape of 36 »Anything Goes« (Porter 1934): »The world\nhas gone mad today, / And good’s bad today, / And black’s white today, /\nAnd...«. 37 »Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off« (Gershwin/Gershwin 1936): »But,\noh, if we call the whole thing off...«. 38 »It’s All Right With Me« (Porter\n1953): »...there’s someone I’m trying so hard to forget...«. 39 »Who Do You\nLove I Hope« (Berlin 1946): »Is it the baker who gave you a cake? / I saw that\nlook in his eye...«. 40 »Just One Of Those Things« (Porter 1935): »If we’d\nthought a bit, at the end of it...«. 41 »The Surrey With The Fringe On Top«\n(Hammerstein II/Rodgers 1943): »The wheels are yeller, the upholstery’s\nbrown...«. 42 »Over The Rainbow«: »Some day I’ll wish upon a star...«. 43\n»They Can’t Take That Away From Me« (Gershwin/Gershwin 1937): »We may never,\nnever meet again...«. 44 »I Didn’t Know What Time It Was« (Hart/Rodgers 1939):\n»Grand to be alive to be young...«. 45 »Thank You Girl« (1963), »Can’t Buy Me\nLove« (1964), »Eight Days A Week (1964, all Lennon/McCartney). 46 Among the\nexceptions is »You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun« from Irving Berlin’s Musical\nAnnie Get Your Gun (1946) with the rare form of Ax Ax Bx Ax. The bridge, just\nfour measures in length, has the lyrics »With a gun, / With a gun, / No, you\ncan’t get a man with a gun.« In this comedy song, a four-line verse is\nfollowed by three wordy chorus »strophes.« The bridge serves to add variety\nand state the form with a moment of release. 47 As in »Over The Rainbow“ with\nits coda citing the melody of the bridge. John Lennon’s „Imagine“ (1971)\nconcludes in the utopian quintessence formulated in the bridge „And the world\nwill live as one«. 48 Some examples of an uneven proportion in the number of\nsyllables between the A1-section and the bridge: »Over The Rainbow« 23:40;\n»Body And Soul« (Heyman/Sour/Eyton/Greene 1930) 30:40; »Top Hat, White Ties\nAnd Tails« (Berlin 1935) 18:33. 25 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD\nthe song. While the wandering harmony of the A-sections favors fluid tran-\nsitions and harmonic progressions in which each chord seems to result natu-\nrally from the previous chord and the use of the circle of fifths in the har-\nmony at the end of each loop makes for smooth transitions between the\nsections, the bridge is typically intended to give a clear sense of departure,\nhence the term »take off.« One common harmonic move—although not nearly as\ncommon at this stage as it would later become in genres like Doo Wop—is to\nshift to the IV or the ii chord (in terms of their harmonic func- tion, the\nsubdominant or the subdominant parallel). The »take-off« effect of the IV is\nenhanced by the fact that this degree is seldom prominent in the A-section (as\nit would be at the beginning or end of a two- or four-bar phrase) and thus\nremains, to a certain extent, reserved for the take-off at the top of the\nbridge.49 As the examples in the table below show, other scale degrees in\naddition to the IV and the ii are also used in take-offs. The strength of the\ntake-off effect does not depend exclusively on its harmonic distance from the\ntonic/tonality of the A-section. Characteristic disso- nances, which, for\nexample contextualize the take-off chord as the new tonic or secondary\ndominant, or which obscure their own harmonic function and with it the\ndirection of harmonic movement50, also have a major impact. This demonstrative\nstep beyond the previously established har- monic realm is often accompanied\nand reinforced by arrangement and orchestration techniques that heighten the\ncontrast. Thus, the take-off is primarily, but not exclusively, a harmonic\nmoment. 49 »Over The Rainbow« is an exception in two regards: The second two-\nmeasure phrase of the A-lines begins on the IV, while the bridge begins on the\nI, which is very unusual. However, the short range of the bridge’s melody\ncontrasts with the impetus of the signature octave leap at the opening of the\nA-lines. More- over, the impact of the harmonic opening that first occurs in\nmeasure 6 of the bridge is thus heightened. 50 An example: The bridge in »All\nThe Things You Are« begins with a minor sev- enth chord on a, or the mis-\nnotated enharmonic equivalent of the bii7 relative to the tonic of Ab major.\nThe fact that this chord is launching a cadence that will resolve to G major\nis unclear at the moment of the take-off; therefore a (bii) is identified here\nas the ‘take-off-chord’ and not G (VII), the target of the bridge cadence. 26\nAABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Degree Title Author(s) Year I7 »They\nAll Laughed« Gershwin/Gershwin 1937 ii »I Love You« Porter 1943 7 bii »All The\nThings You Are« Kern/Hammerstein II 1939 bII »Body And Soul«\nGreene/Heyman/Sour/Eyton 1930 bIII »The Way You Look Tonight« Kern/Field 1936\n7 iii »I Hear A Rhapsody« Fragos/Baker/Gasparre 1941 III (in minor mode) »My\nFunny Valentine« Rodgers/Hart 1937 IV »Oh, Lady Be Good« Gershwin/Gershwin\n1924 iv7 (in major mode) »Lost In The Stars« Weill/Anderson 1946 V »Let It\nSnow!« Styne/Cahn 1945 7 v (in major mode) »Crazy Rhythm« Kahn/Caesar/Meyer\n1928 v (in minor mode) »Cry Me A River« Hamilton 1953 vi »Dinah«\nLewis/Young/Akst 1925 bVI »Smoke Gets In Your Eyes« Kern/Harbach 1933 bVII »My\nDefenses Are Down« Berlin 1946 Table 2: Examples of take-off harmonies at the\nopening of the bridge in Tin Pan Alley songs 3. New material for the A-section\nThe AABA form remained prevalent in the era following World War II. Although\nthe sentimental Tin Pan Alley ballad was on the decline51, the form enjoyed a\nsecond life in songs performed by swing bands, vocal groups, and in country\nmusic. The following section introduces three new models for the A-section.\nThe R&B ballad lent that genre a new sound that no longer merely cited the\nblues. Building on older works, this genre devel- oped its own harmonic\nformulas and replaced the »classic« melodic devel- opment of Tin Pan Alley\nwith one derived from the blues (Section 3.1). In country music, songwriters\nalso found their own ways to fill the A and B lines relying on chord schemes\napproved by long traditions. Besides, they created variations of the AABA form\nhardly found in other genres. Doo Wop laid the groundwork for the eventual\nsubdivision of the A-line by placing the 51 The war years produced a crop of\nballads that were more sentimental than ever and which offered solace to\nseparated families and lovers (cf. Smith 2003, 22f./164). The ballad’s decline\nin the post-war years may be attributable to an overly strong association with\nloss and sorrow forged during the war. 27 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-\nHAUENSCHILD loop-harmony in the foreground and thus dissecting the A-section\n(Section 3.2). 3.1 The R&B-Ballad As outlined above, the AABA form began to\nappear in the Tin Pan Alley rep- ertoire after WWI linked in unexpected ways\nwith African-American themes and connotations. Conversely, in the next post-\nwar period, the R&B ballad emerged as a genre that seemed to originate from\nthe blues but made use of the popular song form. This genre played only a\nsecondary role in the de- velopment of a new verse/chorus model based on\nvariation of the A-section because its syntax followed that of the standard\nrefrain model of Tin Pan Alley, in which the refrain opens or closes a\ndiscrete melodic and syntacti- cal line that fills the entire A-section.\nNevertheless, it deserves mention because it gave birth to an independent new\nmodel for the AABA form that was by no means marginal. Furthermore, a careful\nstudy of this genre is in- structive because it illustrates the insufficiency\nof too sharply defined dichotomies such as »black/white,« »pop/blues« etc. In\nfact, the very assumption that the R&B Ballad derives from the blues is\ndubious. Two aspects complicate this issue: First, the borders between Tin Pan\nAlley-pop, jazz, and blues were permeable long before the Second World War\nbegan, as shown above. Second, the same repertoire was per- formed in a highly\ndiverse spectrum of venues and arrangements. Every venue—whether it was a\nstage, dancehall, recording studio, nightclub, or juke joint—every cast of\nplayers, and every occasion left a unique imprint on a song. And of course it\nshould not be forgotten that even blues musi- cians were seldom »blues-only«\nmusicians.52 On the jazz scene as well, 52 For good measure, we cite the\nfollowing statements on the issue: Peter Town- send (2007, 196) wrote of the\nearly career of Muddy Waters, who would be- come an icon of the Chicago blues,\nthat »[h]is repertoire contained [...] songs like ›Red Sails In The Sunset‹,\n›Dinah‹ and ›Bye Bye Blues‹ as well as cowboy or hillbilly tunes like ›Home On\nThe Range‹, ›You Are My Sunshine‹, ›Boots And Saddles‹, and [...] ›Deep In The\nHeart Of Texas‹. [...] Waters sang traditional blues numbers, his own\ncompositions, and those of Walter Davis, but also ›Dark Town Strutters’ Ball‹,\nand [...] ›Chattanooga Choo-Choo‹ [...]. Waters also told Lomax that his\nfavorite artist on the radio was Fats Waller« (2007, 196). Second, Lonnie\nJohnson once said the following of his own »blues career,« which began when he\nwon a record contract as first prize in a music competi- tion: »I guess I\nwould have done anything to get recorded — it just happened to be a blues\ncontest, so I sang the blues« (http://www.\nmusicianguide.com/biographies/1608004726/Lonnie-Johnson.html, last re- trieved\nApril 1, 2011). For further proofs and a broader discussion cf. Wald (2004).\n28 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS mastery of a broad array of styles\nwas the rule rather than exception. Ella Fitzgerald could render Tin Pan Alley\nsongs note-for-note with free, »jazzy« phrasing and then use them as the basis\nfor her scat improvisations. And it belongs to the favorite narratives of\nBroadway history, that the orchestra for the Broadway production of Gershwin’s\nMusical Girl Crazy (1930) in- cluded jazz heavyweights Benny Goodman, Glenn\nMiller, Jack Teagarden and Gene Krupa. In the following we differentiate\nbetween two harmonic concepts which we call »blues« and »jazz« harmony, while\nnoting explicitly that these con- cepts should be viewed as prototypical and\nby no means constitute ade- quate analytical tools for determining a work’s\nstyle or genre. Blues har- mony is characteristically confined to the primary\nmajor chords based on the scale degrees I, IV and V (minor blues were\nexceedingly rare until the 1960s) overlaid with minor-hued melodic elements,\nwhich results in the characteristic friction between major and minor thirds on\nthe one hand and »functionless,« i.e., non-dominant, minor sevenths on each\nscale degree on the other hand. Even in the blues songs popular in the 1920s,\na favorite trick in the composer’s toolkit for adding a bluesy character was\nto expose the fourth scale degree through a clear harmonic step at a key\nmoment in the form. Jazz harmony, by contrast, is closely related to classical\nfunc- tional harmony. Its primary characteristics are the reliance on the\ncircle of fifths and its foil, mediant relationships, dissonances frozen into\npersistent tensions, chromatic guide tone lines, and the use of diatonic\nseventh chords as the basic chord form It bears repeating: Whether one type of\nharmony or another appears in a piece does not determine what the piece is.\nOther criteria, such as mel- ody formation, intonation, rhythm,\ninstrumentation, tempo, and texture are just as important as harmony or form.\nA tune sung by an established blues singer like Bessie Smith is much more\nlikely to be categorized as a »vaude- ville-number« if it includes a loop or\nturnaround that follows the circle of fifths and starts on the mediant or\nsubmediant (e.g., »Nobody Knows You, When You’re Down And Out«). In 1949, Ruth\nBrown scored a hit right of the bat for the fledgling label Atlantic Records,\nwith her first recording, »So Long.« The song’s form is AABA, and Brown’s\nrendering makes it sound thoroughly like an R&B num- ber. Actually, it is a\n1940 Tin Pan Alley composition by the songwriters Harris, Melsher, and Morgan.\nElla Fitzgerald’s recording from the year the song was written presents a\nmelody built of segments with similar diatonic motion beginning on different\nnotes in the scale. Composed in the classic 29 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-\nHAUENSCHILD method, the melody is clearly in the foreground while the\nharmonization of the rhythm-changes loop seems to result mostly coincidentally\n(perhaps just as coincidentally as the unmistakable echoes of Rodgers and\nHart’s »Blue Moon« from 1934). The rhythm-changes loop, with its Major 7\ntonic, sec- ondary minor chords, and harmonic progression based on the circle\nof fifths, contains precisely those elements whose absence characterizes the\nblues. The form is AABA, and the horns in Brown’s version are no less mellow\nthan in Fitzgerald; nevertheless, Arnold Shaw (1983, 500) presumes it is an\n»old blues ballad.« It is unlikely that Shaw’s estimation is based on the fact\nthat the Brown’s version uses a »bluesier« line to replace the jazzy\nturnaround in the Fitzgerald version. (Where the Fitzgerald original appends\nto the basic loop a line descending to the tonic by means of alteration and\ntritone sub- stitution (I-vi7b5-ii7-SubV7), Ruth Brown’s version inserts a\nchromatic line that ascends by way of the IV (I-I3-IV-#iv°7-I5-ii75-V).\nInstead, his categoriza- tion was more likely based on the slower tempo, the\nmore pronounced shuf- fle rhythm, and the more improvisatory accompaniment.\nHowever, it is Ruth Brown’s vocal performance first and foremost that strips\nthe Tin Pan Alley character from the song. She does not defer to the carefully\ncomposed correspondence melody in the slightest; instead of ending her freely\nphrased lines on the rising central tones of the composition, she uses metri-\ncally unaccented, melodically descending licks. The vocals satisfy all the\nrequirements of an R&B ballad, while the arrangement, and especially the\nsubstance of the A-section, remain indebted to the pop style of the 1940s.\nThere were certainly models for a signature variation on the A-section for the\nR&B ballad.53 Five years after »So Long,« Ruth Brown recorded »Oh What a\nDream« (Willis 1954), whose A-section featured the prototypical harmonic\nprogression of the R&B ballad. In fact, this harmonic template had emerged\nwith the R&B ballad around 1950, although it rarely appeared in such an\nunadulterated form as in this recording by Brown. »Oh What A Dream« (Willis\n1954) Ruth Brown I I7 IV IV I V I V (1954) The standard A-section of the R&B\nballad (in the following, the R&B line) contains two important harmonic\nevents. In the first four bar phrase, the 53 The authors thank Thomas Phleps\nfor this insight, which originated in his com- prehensive, yet-unpublished\nresearch into song forms of pre-war blues. Phleps differentiates between six\nclasses of 8-measure schemes, which use the three basic (seventh) chords\nalmost exclusively. 30 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS harmony shifts\nto the fourth scale degree, a change that is rarely intro- duced as neutral\nmotion within a harmonic progression, but which is rather portended through\nthe use of a secondary dominant seventh chord.54 The second half describes\nmotion from the tonic to the dominant which either takes place once over four\nmeasures, or, in the case of »Oh What a Dream,« twice in two-measure segments.\nIn contrast to »Oh What a Dream,« this harmonic motion is typically achieved\nthrough the use of a turnaround based on the circle of fifths. The leap from\nthe tonic to the mediant or sub- mediant at the beginning of the turnaround\n(in the following examples, measure 5 or measure 5→6) is the second\ndistinctive harmonic event in the R&B line. »Please, Send Me Someone To Love«\n(Mayfield 1950) Percy May- I I7 IV #iv°7 I - vi°7 ii7 V7 - bVI7 V7 field\n(1950) »Drown In My Own Tears« (Glover 1951) Lula Reed I8 - maj7 I7 IV iv I\nvi7 II7 V7 (1951) Ray Charles I - V#5 I7 IV #iv°7 I - III7 vi7 II7 V7 - V#5\n(1956) »Need Your Love So Bad« (John 1955) Little Willie I I7 IV #iv°7 I VI7\nII7 - V7 I - V7 John (1955) Fleetwood I I7 IV #iv°7 I - vi7 ii7 - V7 I - IV\nI-V Mac (1968) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 These two harmonic events are characterized by\nmultiple variations that form the core repertoire of harmonic formulas in the\ngenre. 1. The IV chord is usually reached in the third measure and followed by\na minor iv or #iv°7 chord in the fourth measure; »Oh What a Dream« is a 54\nThis »I7« has nothing to do with blues harmony in its original application,\nbut rather operates within the context of functional harmony. However, this\ncan be obscured through the use of licks or riffs based on the blues scale\nthat make the minor seventh appear to be part of the key of the tonic.\nCompare, for in- stance, the Little Willie John and Fleetwood Mac versions of\n».« John plays the blues scale in the intro and embeds the appearance of the\nminor seventh in a riff that accompanies the vocals in the second measure.\nPeter Green’s intro, in contrast, uses (almost) exclusively a major pentatonic\nscale and thus keeps the minor seventh in reserve. In the first A-section\nafter the vocals begin, the minor seventh appears in the organ part before the\nchange, quietly, but clearly indicating the harmonic function of the chord.\nAccordingly, the original version appears »bluesier,« while the cover seems\nmore »ballad-like.« 31 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD notable\nexception to this rule. In this context, the diminished seventh chord does not\nfunction as the incomplete dominant ninth chord described by the functional\ntheory of harmony, since the progression disregards possible leading-tone\nfunctions and the bass leaps downward to the first scale de- gree. The bass\nnote in this progression outlines the blues scale, settling momentarily on the\nintermediate chromatic step between the fourth and fifth degrees of the blues\nscale, which underscores the originality of the R&B line. 2. The motion toward\nthe mediant in the second half of the line can vary in both the direction of\nthe leap—a major third up to the iii or a minor third down to the vi—and in\nthe voicing and tonality of the mediants. In addition to the chords that\ndiatonically appear in the scale, iii(7) and vi(7) , diminished seventh chords\n(vi°7) and major mediants (VI(7) und III(7)) can also make ap- pearances.\nWithin the framework of functional harmony, the major chords on the mediant\nand submediant are easily explained as secondary domi- nants that propel\nmotion around the circle of fifths. At the same time, however, the progression\nfrom the I to the III7 has become an established harmonic formula in its own\nright. It is the distinctive turn in the classic tune, »Nobody Knows You When\nYou’re Down And Out,« as well as the R&B- line precursors »Tain’t Nobody’s\nBusiness if I Do« and »Georgia on My Mind,« in which it defines the first half\nof the line. »‘Tain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do« (Grainger/Robins 1922) Anna\nMeyers I III7 vi #iv°7 I V I - IV I-V (1922) Jimmy Witherspoon I III7 IV iv I\n- vi ii - V I ii - V (1949) Freddie King I III7 IV iv I - vi ii - V I - IV I-V\n(Studio 1970) Freddie King I III7 IV #iv°7 I - vi ii - V I - IV I-V (Live\n1975) »Georgia On My Mind« (Gorrell/Carmichael 1930) Hoagy Carmichael I III7\nvi7 #iv°7-iv7 I - biii°7 ii7 - V7 I - vi7 ii7 - V7 (1930) Ray Charles I III7\nvi7 IV7-#iv°7 I - VI7 II7 - V7 III7 - VI7 II7 - bII7 (1960) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 32\nAABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS »Tain’t Nobody’s Business if I Do«\ndefies convention in two ways with re- spect to form: First, through its\nidiosyncratic 16-bar blues »verse«55, which places it in the realm of the\nPopular Song Form, and second, through its omission of a bridge, which\ndistances it from the Popular Song Form.56 In the context of our analysis, the\nsong is important despite the lack of a bridge (which was eventually cured by\nThe Ink Spots, who added a bridge in their recording from 1936), because it is\na very early specimen that contains characteristic elements of the R&B line.\nJimmy Witherspoon’s successful (and, again, bridgeless) cover from 1949\nretains the distinctive use of the major III chord, but takes a detour from\nthe circle of fifths to the »bluesier« IV chord, thus relieving the III7 of\nits function as a secondary dominant en- tirely. On the other hand,\nWitherspoon replaces the original cadence in the second half of the line,\nwhich uses the basic major chords in the key, with a ii-V-I turnaround that is\ntypical of the R&B line.57 Freddie King also uses this harmonic progression in\nhis studio recording from 1969, but in his live ver- sion from 1975, he\nreplaces Witherspoon’s move to the minor iv with the ‘original’ #iv°7. The\nbass line of the first four measures thus now results in an ascending,\nincomplete blues turnaround (fig. 1a).58 Notation figure 1a 1b 55 Cf. the\nearlier recordings with Anna Meyers (original recording from 1922) or Bessie\nSmith (1923). This verse, like its Tin Pan Alley counterparts, would even-\ntually be discarded. 56 Putting aside for the moment the question of whether\nit is the verse, the mo- tion to the mediant, or Anna Meyer’s silly »doo-doo-\ndoo-doodelam-doo-doo« at the end of the line on the original recording that\ncharacterizes this number as a »vaudeville blues song« (cf.\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ain%27t_Nobody%27 s_Business; last retrieved on\nApril 2, 2011). 57 This usage of the term »turnaround« stands in direct\ncontradiction with Tagg’s definition. While we agree with Tagg when he\ndifferentiates between the loop and the turnaround, stating that »its original\nmeaning is a short progression of chords played at the end of one section«\n(Tagg, 2009: 200 emphasis in origi- nal), the blues turnaround’s original\nfunction as a primarily melodic line de- scending or ascending to the fifth\nscale degree is so significant that it is recog- nized as such anywhere within\na discrete section—even when it does not serve to mark the end of the formal\nunit. 58 This line also forms the basis of the first half of the A-section of\nRay Charles’ »Hallelujah, I Love Her So« (Charles 1956)—one of the rare\nuptempo R&B num- bers in AABA form—however, Charles uses the tonic in 1st\ninversion as the har- mony for the third degree of the scale in the bass. 33\nRALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Another common harmonic progression\nfound in R&B lines, I-I7-IV-iv[-I], also contains a blues turnaround (Notation\nfigure 1b)—in this case descending. Thus, the R&B line consists of a blues\nturnaround involving the IV fused with a jazz turnaround based on the classic\ncircle of fifths. Whether the turn- around is built on the harmonic building\nblocks of »IV-iv« or »IV-#iv°7« on the one hand or »I-vi,« »I-VI« or »I-III«\n(as well as all the possible alterations and substitutions) on the other is a\ncomposer’s choice which is likely to be revised by later arrangers and\ninterpreters.59 Remarkably, none of the R&B Ballads analyzed for this study\ninclude a progression from V-IV, which is otherwise so characteristic of the\nblues. In contrast to the »standard« 12- measure blues progression, the\nharmonic step from V-IV is in no way re- served exclusively for the closing\nphrase of an 8-measure blues progres- sion.60 The prevalence of R&B-lines\ndivided neatly into halves becomes espe- cially evident upon hearing a song\nthat diverges from this template. In 1948 Lonnie Johnson covered »Tomorrow\nNight,« a Tin Pan Alley swing number by Sam Coslow and Will Grosz, popularized\nby Horace Heidt & His Musical Knights in 1939. While adapting the song’s Tin\nPan Alley harmony with its guide tone lines and the prominent use of the ii7\nin bars 3 and 4 to the har- monic formulas of the R&B line, Johnson located\nthe step from the IV to the iv in an entirely unusual position, between the\nfourth and fifth measures, which obscures the bisection of the line.61 LaVern\nBaker’s recording of the same song from 1954 reharmonizes the line and thus\nclarifies the division somewhat: 59 In addition to the development of »It\nAin’t Nobody’s Business if I Do« over multiple versions outlined here, cf.\nalso the two versions of »Drown In My Own Tears« in the table. Lula Reed’s\noriginal progress from the IV to the iv, while Ray Charles goes instead to the\n#iv°7. Reed begins the circle-of-fifths-turn- around on the vi, while Charles\nbegins on the III, which appears half-way through the 5th measure. 60 The\nclassification system devised by Phleps (see fn. 53) for blues progressions\nidentifies four classes of eight-measure blues in which the V7-IV[7]\nprogression occurs in the first half. The best-known blues of this type\n(today) is probably »Key To The Highway« (Jazz Gillum 1940) I-V7-IV7-IV7 —\nI-V7-I-I. 61 In the second A-section, this step is returned to its normal\nposition (measures 3 and 4), but the absence of a chord change going into\nmeasure 5 still obscures the midpoint of the line, which in Heidt’s version\nwas stressed by the secondary dominant (VI7). 34 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS,\nBRIDGE, PRECHORUS »Tomorrow Night« (Coslow/Grosz 1939), A1-line Horace Heidt\nI-V#5(add9) I ii7 ii7-VI7 ii7(b5) V6/9 I6-#i°7 V7 (1939) Lonnie Johnson I I7\nIV IV iv V7 I-vi-ii V7 (1948) LaVern Baker I I7 IV IV-iii°7 II7 V7 I - II9 V7\n(1954) The construction of the R&B line from two successive turnarounds\ndivides the »unitary line« of Tin Pan Alley into two recognizable sections.\nHow strongly this division is perceived depends—as usual—on multiple factors,\nof which the quality of the step to the mediant or submediant is only one. The\nlength and form of the lyrics, the arrangement, agogics, and the trajectory of\nthe melody may also lead the listener to perceive the line as a unit de- spite\nits two-part harmonic structure. Alternatively, the same factors may give the\nimpression of a kind of take-off in measure five, comparable to the beginning\nof a bridge. »If I should take a notion to jump into the ocean, ain’t nobody’s\nbusiness if I do,« can easily be sung within a single line, and 62 Anna Meyers\ndoes just that (at a tempo of c. 130 bpm). Bessie Smith sepa- rates each\nphrase of the lyrics from the others clearly (at c. 80 bpm), and Jimmy\nWitherspoon, who tackles much more existential material (at c. 65 bpm)63,\ndelivers this single sentence as if it were a full »strophe« of multi- ple\nlines of verse. In Little Willie John’s »Need Your Love So Bad,« (at 72 bpm)\nthis is quite clearly the case. Across 37 syllables and seven lines of text,\nthe first and third of which begin identically, the A-line is clearly sub-\ndivided and thus becomes an »A-section«: I need someone’s hand To lead me\nthrough the night. I need someone’s arms To hold and squeeze me tight. When\nthe night begins And the dew remains, I need your love so bad. The beginning\nof the second half has a pronounced take-off character—even more so in the\nmuch slower version by Fleetwood Mac (50 bpm)—and serves to set up the arrival\nof the title refrain. The string arrangement, unusual for a British blues\nband, underscores the differences between this ballad and 62 »‘Tain’t Nobody’s\nBusiness If I Do«: »If I should take a notion / To jump into the ocean, / It\nain’t nobody’s business if I do.« 63 »One day, we got ham and bacon, / Next\nday ain’t nothing shakin’, / Ain’t nobody’s business if I do.« 35 RALF VON\nAPPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD the blues. In the genre’s nascence this\ndistinction was not always so clear. For instance, in addition to\ndistinctively slow blues numbers (e.g. »Ray’s Blues,« Charles 1953, and »Black\nJack,« Charles 1954) and R&B ballads (»Drown In My Own Tears,« outlined in the\ntable above, »Funny, But I Still Love You,« Charles 1953, and »The Midnight\nHour,« Sweet 1952), Ray Charles’ repertoire also included bridgeless eight-\nmeasure blues and ballads with harmonic progressions typically found in the\nR&B line.64 As late as the 1960s, the AABA form would remain the standard for\nR&B ballads.65 For instance, Sam Cooke put forth an unusual variation on the\nform in his civil-rights ballad, »A Change is Gonna Come« (Cooke 1964), adding\nan extra A-section, possibly to accommodate additional lyrics. Sub- sequent\ncover versions by the Supremes (1965), Otis Redding (1966), and Aretha\nFranklin (1967) reverted from Cooke’s AAABA original to the AABA norm. Aretha\nFranklin even appended a brief introduction to the song, although it contained\nonly the faintest echo of Tin Pan Alley. 3.2 Country Music AABA songs can also\nbe found among early recordings of what was then called Hillbilly or Old-Time\nMusic. Some of these are in fact of Tin Pan Alley origin (e.g. »My Name Is\nTicklish Reuben,« recorded during the famous Bris- tol Sessions in 1928 by the\nSmyth County Ramblers but written by Cal Stewart in 1900). Others have been\ncomposed by country musicians but be- have like Tin Pan Alley songs (as Carson\nRobison’s „The Little Green Valley,« 1928). Like in the Tin Pan Alley\nrepertoire such songs often have an AABA chorus while their verses follow a\ndifferent design. However, country verse/chorus-songs sometimes start with the\nchorus instead of an introduc- 64 »The Sun’s Gonna Shine Again« (Charles\n1952); a piano solo stands in for the bridge here. The extent to which the\nstandard position of an instrumental solo in the blues genre—i.e., in the\nthird (albeit harmonically identical to the pre- ceding parts) section—echoes\nthe template established by the AABA form is a question we will put aside for\nthe moment), »Come Back Baby« (Charles 1954). 65 Occasionally with\nmodifications, some of which we will address below. Cf. e.g., Buddy Guy: »My\nLove Is Real« (1963), James Carr: »The Dark End Of The Street«\n(Moman/Oldham/Penn 1967), Percy Sledge: »When A Man Loves A Woman«\n(Lewis/Write 1966) or Brook Benton: »Rainy Night In Georgia« (White 1962;\nBenton’s recording is from 1970). Other prominent R&B or soul ballads actually\noriginated from Tin Pan Alley, e.g. Etta James’ »At Last« (Gordon/Warren 1941,\nfirst recorded by the Glenn Miller Orchestra) or Otis Redding’s »Try A Little\nTenderness« (1966, Campbell/Connelly/Woods 1931, first recorded by the Ray\nNoble Orchestra). The A-sections of both examples are based on the I-vi-ii-V-\nLoop and do not show the R&B line’s typical use of the IV. 36 AABA, REFRAIN,\nCHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS tory verse, a sequence that we did not come across\nin the Tin Pan Alley repertoire.66 Similar to the development in Tin Pan\nAlley, fewer and fewer songs featured verses in the mid to late 1930s. From\n1938 on there are hardly any verses to be found in AABA country recordings. A\nlot of songs recorded in the 1920s and 30s use the periodic passamez- zo\nmoderno chord scheme that goes back to a renaissance Italian ground bass\nscheme. Stephen Foster used it in 20% of his songs (Gombosi 1944, 135) and it\nis also found in many hymns composed around 1900 (e.g. »Sweeping Through The\nGates,« Owen/Sanders 1872; »I Am Resolved,« Hartsough/ Fillmore 1896; »I’ll Be\nReady When The Bridegroom Comes, Winsett 1908). Some of these songs vary the\npattern after 16 or 32 bars by changing the or- der of the I and IV chords in\nmeasures 1-4. Stoia (2013, 222) calls this a con- trasting strain: I I IV IV I\nI V V Passamezzo moderno scheme I I IV IV I V I I IV IV I I I I V V\nContrasting strain Closing half of I I IV IV I V I I passamezzo scheme\nrepeated Depending on the lyrics and the melody, this structure can be heard\nas strophic (if the progression is repeated over and over with different\nlyrics as in »The Two Soldiers,« a traditional ballad from the Civil War,\nrecorded by Carl T. Sprague in 1926), or as AA’BA’ (»Jesus My All,« recorded\nby the Carlisle Brothers in 1934), and even as a verse/chorus song (when the\nA- lines do not contain a refrain, the contrasting strain sections start with\nthe title and are sung by a chorus in »When It’s Lamplightin’ Time In The Val-\nley« [Lyons, Hart & The Vagabonds] as recorded by Tex Ritter 1933). All three\noptions seem to work in the Delmore Brothers’ 1935 recording of »I Believe It\nFor My Mother Told Me So« (Dresser 1887). In many of these\npassamezzo/AA’BA’-songs the BA’ parts use the same lyrics upon repetitions\nwhereas the lyrics of the AA’ periods differ. Usually, both A2 and A3 end with\nthe title hook, making it hard to decide whether the song is in AABA or\nverse/chorus form (such as in the hymn »Hallelujah Side,« Oatman/Enwisle 1898,\nrecorded by Ernest Stoneman and the Dixie Mountaineers in 1926). This variant\ndates back to 19th Century Minstrel 66 Carson Robison & Frank Luther: »In The\nCumberland Mountains« (1931); Gene Autry’s »Ridin’ Down The Canyon« (Burnette\n1935); Sons of Pioneers’ »Song Of The Pioneers« Tim & Glenn Spencer (1935),\n»Over The Santa Fe Trail« (Tim Spencer 1935) and »Echoes From The Hills«\n(Nolan 1935). 37 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Songs: »The Little\nOld Log Cabin In The Lane,« recorded by Fiddlin’ John Carson in 1923 and often\ncited as one of the very first country recordings from the south, was first\npublished credited to Will S. Hays in 1871. It re- peats the opening half of\nthe passamezzo scheme three times before the closing half and the contrasting\nstrain follow. As the lyrics of the BA- sections are not varied and end with\nthe title line it is easy to hear this part as a chorus and that is how it is\nmarked in the sheet music. »Jesse James,« an often-recorded folk ballad from\nthe 1880s, is a similar case. Here the 16- bar passamezzo scheme is fully\nrepeated with different lyrics (functioning as verse 1 and 2) before the\ncontrasting strain appears, taking the function of a chorus—a design already\nused in Foster’s »Massa’s In The Cold Ground« (1853). Presumably, recording\nartists of the 1930s tended to choose this har- monic progression to accompany\nlyrics that dealt with nostalgia (Cliff Carlisle: »The Little Dobie Shack,«\n1933; The Delmore Brothers: »Carry Me Back To Alabama,« 1936) or to come up\nwith songs that fulfilled the talent scout’s demand for songs that seemed old\nbut weren’t because they wanted to profit on the copyright (cf. Neal 2013,\n38). For the same nostalgic rea- son, Bluegrass musicians often relied on this\nchord scheme to create songs that sounded traditional (Shannon Grayson & His\nGolden Valley Boys: »I Like It The Old Way,« 1950; Jim Eanes & His Shenandoah\nValley Boys: »Tomorrow Will Be Different,« 1951). What is important for our\nstudy is that, first, the chord progression of the passamezzo’s contrasting\nstrain IV-IV-I-I / I-I-V-V or the slight variation / II-II-V-V would from then\non provide the default harmonic schema for bridges in countless country AABA\nsongs of the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s, no matter if the A-sections follow the\npassamezzo scheme or not. Second, the passamezzo with contrasting strain is\nthe origin for many later compositions in which the AA’BA’ layout is not\neasily recognizable because AA and BA are each tied together tightly, thus\nevoking a hint of a verse/chorus separation (cf. Neal 2013, 484). A\nprototypical example would be »I Can’t Seem To Say Goodbye« (Robertson) as\nrecorded by Hawkshaw Hawkins in 1961. »I Can’t Seem To Say Goodbye«\n(Robertson, 1961) AD I I IV I I II V V T A x I I IV I I V I I B IV IV I I I I\nV V T A x I I IV I I V I I 38 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Here\nthe AA’ lines are rather heard as one unit instead of two separable sections\nbecause a) melody and harmony only come to a rest after 16 bars, b) the title\nappears not in both A-lines but only at the end of A2, and c) the lyrics use\nan alternate rhyme that ties both A-lines together (before / lie / door /\ngoodbye). In the same way many listeners probably perceive BA’ as one unit: B\nends on the dominant and thus needs the following A’ to get to the tonic, and\nagain, the lyrics interlock due to the overarching rhymes (B: somehow / cry;\nA’: die / goodbye). When A3 begins it seems as the logical consequence of B;\nit is not necessarily recognized as the arrival of another A-line although it\nis harmonically identical to A2. Most of the songs built this way then repeat\nthe whole AA’BA’ unit with a new set of lyrics in the AA’ part while the BA’\npart’s lyrics remain the same. This adds ambiguity as to whether we hear an\nAABA or verse/chorus song. With 15 examples between 1960 and 1975 this seems\nto be a favorite device of Loretta Lynn’s. Table 3 gives further examples and\nshows both their common as well as specific features. »Blue Eyes Crying I I I\nI V V I I I I I I V V I I In The Rain« (Rose), rec. by Roy Acuff 1945 IV IV IV\nIV I I V V I I I I V V I I Ax A BAx – instr.[AABA] - AAx BAx [new lyrics for\nthe whole 2nd unit] »You Win Again« I I IV IV I I V V I I IV IV I I-V I I\n(Williams), rec. by Hank Williams 1952 IV IV I I I I V V I I IV IV I I-V I I\nAAx BAx – instr. – AAx BAx [new lyrics for the whole 2nd unit] »Another« I I\nIV IV I I V V I I IV IV I I I V I (McAlpin/Drusky), rec. by Roy Drusky 1961 IV\nIV I I I I I V V I I IV IV V V V V I I AAx’ BAx’’ – instr. –BAx’’ [BA lyrics\nidentical] »It Keeps Right I I7 IV IV I I V V I I7 IV IV V V I I On A-Hurtin’«\n(Tillotson), rec. by Johnny V V IV IV V V IV I I I7 IV IV V V I I Tillotson\n1962 AAx’ xBAx’’ – AAx’ xBAx’’ [BA lyrics identical] 39 RALF VON APPEN AND\nMARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD »Happy Birthday« I I I I IV I II V I I I I IV I V I\n(Kitson), rec. by Loretta Lynn 1964 IV I V I IV I II V I I I I IV I V I AAx’\nBAx’ – Instr. – AAx’ BAx’ [BA lyrics identical] »Don’t Come I I V I I I II V I\nI V I IV I V I I Home A-Drinkin’« (Lynn/Webb), rec. by Loretta IV IV IV I IV\nIV I V I I V I IV I V I Lynn 1966 AAx’ xBAx’’ – instr. - AAx’ xBAx’’ [BA\nlyrics identical] »Fist City« (Lynn), I I V I IV I I I IV IV I IV I I V I I\nrec. by Loretta Lynn 1968 IV I V I IV I II V V I I I IV IV I V I ABx xCDx’’ –\ninstr. - ABx xCDx’’ [CD lyrics identical, very chorus-like] »There Must Be I I\nV V V V I I I I IV IV I V I I More To Love Than This« (Taylor/Thomas), IV IV I\nI I I V V I I IV IV I V I I rec. by Jerry Lee Lewis 1970 AAx’ BAx’ – instr. –\nAAx’ BAx’ [new lyrics for the whole 2nd unit] »Bob Wills Is Still I I IV I I I\nI I V V The King« (Jennings), rec. by Waylon IV IV I I I I I V I I Jennings\n1975 AxAx’ BAx’ – instr. – BAx’ [new lyrics on repetition] »My Eyes Can I IV I\nI I I V V I I IV IV V V I I Only See As Far As You« (Martin/Payne), IV IV I I\nI I V V I I IV IV V V I I rec. by Charlie Pride 1976 X - AAx’ BAx’ – instr.[B]\n– Ax’ Table 3: Examples for Country AABA songs in which both AA and BA are\ntied together, sometimes seeming like verse and chorus units Depending on the\nextend to which A and A’ differ it is sometimes more ap- propriate to label\nthe unit ABCB as in George Jones’ songs »Things Have Gone To Pieces« (Payne\n1965), »If My Heart Had Windows« and »I Can’t Get There From Here« (both\nFrazier 1967). After World War II country music crossed over more and more to\nmain- stream pop, culminating in the »Nashville Sound« that eliminated tradi-\ntional stylistic markers such as fiddles and steel guitars as well as explicit\nsouthern, cowboy, or hillbilly images. This began around 1950 when Mitch 40\nAABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Miller, influential pop producer and\nhead of A&R at Columbia Records, scored big hits with pop versions by\nmainstream stars like Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Jo Stafford, or Patti\nPage of country songs by Hank Wil- liams, Lefty Frizzell and others (cf. Wald\n2009, 160). The hugely successful songwriter and publisher Fred Rose who had\ncome to Nashville from Tin Pan Alley in 1933 also played a pivotal role in\nthis development. It is not sur- prising that the number of AABA songs found\nin these years increases signifi- cantly (e.g. 48 out of 100 songs on the\nProper Records compilation box »The Nashville Sound,« covering the years\n1955-1962, are in the AABA design67; see also Neal 2013, 480). A large part of\nthese songs sticks to a highly standardized formula (seen in table 3): chords\nare usually confined to I, IV, V and II, A-sections start with the tonic, lead\nto a half cadence after eight bars and close with a full cadence at the end of\nA2, coinciding with the title hook. Bridges almost always take off with the IV\nchord, lead to a half cadence, and are often tied to A3 in the way described\nabove. But two new »inventions« that are not common in other genres are worth\nmentioning. First, a number of songs cut the length of both the B and A3 lines\nhalf while keeping the lengths of A1 and A2 intact. Thus, B and A3 are bound\ntogether even stronger and listeners well-conditioned to the standard 32 bars\nwill be slightly irritated when the scheme is already over after only 24\nmeasures. This abbreviation is usually accomplished by using only the second\nhalf of A2 for A3. Wilma Lee & Al Terry: »We Make A Lovely Couple« (Worth,\n1955) A 1x I I IV IV V V I I 2 A x I I IV IV V V I I B IV IV I I A’3x I V I I\nMore often, we find this trick in songs whose A1 and A2 sections are 16\nmeasures each, resulting in an overall 48-bar AABA’ scheme.68 Although this 67\n23% are strophic (AAA), 20% verse/chorus, 6% have an individual design, and 3%\nare instrumentals. 68 Ernest Tubb: »Letters Have No Arms« (Gibson/Tubb 1950);\nSkeeter Davis: »Am I That Easy To Forget« (Belew/Stevenson 1960); George\nJones: »Accidentaly On Purpose« (Jones/Edwards 1960); Porter Wagoner: »I’ve\nEnjoyed As Much As I Can Stand« (Anderson 1962); Willie Nelson & Shirley\nCollie: »Willingly« (Cochran 1961); Patti Page: »Go On Home« (Cochran 1962);\nGeorge Jones: »Your Angel Steps Out Of Heaven« (Ripley 1968); Loretta Lynn: »I\nWanna Be Free« (Lynn 1971) and »The Pill« (Allen/McHan/Bayless 1975); Tammy\nWynette: »Til I Can Make It On My Own« (Richey/Sherrill/Wynette 1976). There\nis also 41 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD device is very rarely\nused in country music before 1950 it is nothing newly invented then: Foster\napplies it in »Old Folks At Home« (8A 8Ax / 4B 4Ax, marked verse/chorus in the\nsheet music). A second trick that seems specific for country music is to keep\nthe 8 bar length of all sections, but to blur the lines between B and A3 in\nother ways. In both Hank Williams’ »I Can’t Help It« and Loretta Lynn’s\n»Success« for in- stance, B and what is supposed to be A3 use the same\nharmonic progression- —resulting in AABB, if one only regards the harmonic\nstructure. In Williams’ song the B melody starts to repeat in bars 25-28 but\nbars 29-32 melodically close with the second half of A2 and its title hook.\nWhat is first perceived as a continuation of the bridge ends as a mash-up of\nthe B and A. Hank Williams: »I Can’t Help It« (Williams, 1951) A 1x I - IV I\nIV I V V I I A 2x I - IV I IV I V V I I7 B IV IV I I V V I I 3 B’/A’ x IV IV I\nI V V I I Loretta Lynn: »Success« (Mullins, 1962) A1 I I I I V IV I I A 2x I I\nI I V IV I I B IV IV I I V IV I I 3 B’/A’ x IV IV I I V IV I I While Williams\nsings new lyrics over the repetition of the B’/Ax part, Lynn’s song has new\nwords for AA’ but the same for B’/Ax, letting it appear as a chorus. In Patsy\nCline’s hit song »I Fall To Pieces« the final 8 bars of the 32-bar unit are\ndeceptive as well. While B does not start with IV, bar 25 does, thus repeating\nthe full cadences that A1 and A2 closed with. These 8 bars pre- sent a new\nmelody as well so that we should dub it C although melodically it seems to\nbelong to B and closes with the title hook that we would expect at the end of\nan A-line. In the lyrics B and C are interlocked through rhymes (B: never\nkissed / forget ... never met; C: haven’t yet / fall to pieces). one earlier\nexample for this from Tin Pan Alley in Porter’s »Always True To You In My\nFashion« (1948). 42 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Patsy Cline: »I\nFall To Pieces« (Howard/Cochran, 1961) 1 xA I IV V V..bV IV V I I 2 xA I IV V\nV..bV IV V I I B I7 I7 IV IV V V I I Cx IV V I I IV V I I Summing up, AABA\ncountry songs differ from the other kinds covered in this study in the\nfollowing characteristics: • they use chord schemes exclusively (often derived\nfrom the passamezzo moderno) using mostly I, IV, V and II. Chords often change\nevery two bars. Minor chords hardly ever occur, III and VI might be used as\nsecondary dominants. • title hooks are often placed at the end of A-lines; it\nis not un- usual for A1 not to include the title. • songs often repeat the\nwhole AABA unit instead of only BA. • bridges almost always lead from IV to V.\n• songwriters like to create ambiguity by blurring the lines be- tween AABA\nand verse/chorus forms or between the four sections within AABA. Generally,\nAABA songs can be found among all county styles from Hillbilly and Cowboy\nSongs via Western Swing, Bluegrass, and Honky Tonk. They mushroom in the more\nmainstream styles of the 1950s, 60s and 70s while they are rarer (but anything\nthan unknown) in more »rebellious« or »hard« styles such as the Bakersfield\nSound or the Outlaw movement and can still be found in the new millennium\n(»Three Minute Positive Not Too Country Up-Tempo Love Song,« Jackson 2000;\n»Miss Being Mrs.,« Lynn 2004; Joe Nichols’ »Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall\nOff,« Hannan/Wiggins 2005; Brad Paisley’s »This Is Country Music,«\nPaisley/DuBois 2011; Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio’s »When The Right One Comes\nAlong,« Davis/Middleman/ Zimmerman 2012; Nickle Creek’s »21st of May,« Watkins\n2014; Angaleena Presley’s »Ain’t No Man,« 2014). 3.3 Doo Wop The\ntransformation of the unitary, discrete A-line into a complex A-section and\nthe elevation of the erstwhile refrain into a new chorus necessarily pro-\ngressed via a crucial intermediate process in which the A-section became more\nclearly subdivided than it had been in Tin Pan Alley songs. The start- 43 RALF\nVON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD ing point for this transformation was\nthe loop harmonization, which we have already examined in the context of\nrhythm changes. The wandering har- mony that worked to ensure the unity of the\nline in the Love Ballad played practically no role whatsoever in the new\nstyles of the 1950s. Rather, it re- mained associated with a sound that was\nnow considered old-fashioned and from which the new styles and their\nincreasingly youthful audience sought to differentiate themselves. The further\nsegmentation of the R&B line beyond the bisection evident in R&B ballads would\ntake place in Doo Wop, or, more precisely, that sub- genre of Doo Wop that was\nmore closely related to pop on account of its use of the AABA form, two-\nmeasure harmonic loops, and melodies based largely on the major heptatonic\nscale.69 The late phase of this genre is sometimes referred to as »milksap\nmusic.«70 The prerequisite for this segmentation is the emancipation of the\nbass line, which places the harmonic loop in the foreground. Just as a\nconstantly plucked double bass emerges more clearly as a harmonic and rhythmic\nfoundation from the soundscape of a small jazz combo than a bowed bass does\nfrom the complex textures of an orchestra, the bass line became recognizable\nas a distinct part of music for many un- trained listeners for the first time\nin Doo Wop (aside from the more con- spicuous walking and boogie bass lines,\nwhich had existed in older genres for some time). A comparison of three\nversions of »Blue Moon« (Hart/ Rodgers 1934), perhaps the best-known Tin Pan\nAlley ballad based on har- monic loops, serves to illustrate this. The\nA-section of Rodgers’ composition is based on the I-vi-ii-V-loop of rhythm\nchanges. The melody consists of a two-note incantation of the title hook\nfollowed by a repeated phrase that is harmonically transposed down a third\nwith each iteration. The central pitches of this sequence (Bb, G and Eb) make\nup the tonic triad, and as the final note of each iteration of the three\nphrases, they are positioned with respect to the loop such that they always\nfall on the tonic chord (Ebmaj7 or Eb6). The need for a cadence at the end of\nthe A-section is obviated by the motion of the melodic sequence to- ward eb in\nmeasure 7, which provides a sufficient sense of closure.71 69 By contrast, the\nsub-genre of Doo Wop more closely related to Boogie, Jump Blues, or R&B is\nbased on blues progressions, employs blues intonation in the lead vocals, and\nfeatures arrangements reminiscent of horn-dominated combos like Louis Jordan’s\nTympany Five. 70 Tagg (2009, 204) uses this term in reference to a quote\nattributed to Jerry Lee Lewis and points out that it is more correctly spelled\nmilksop (babyface). 71 However, the re-harmonization suggested in the notation\nfigure, which replaces the last two loops with a chromatic turnaround, is\nilluminating. If this chorus were to be used as a harmonic basis for jazz-\nimprovisation—and this is the pri- 44 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS\nNotation figure 2: Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers: »Blue Moon,« first A-section\nand beginning of the second A-section. The New Real Book, Vol. 3. Ed. Chuck\nSher. Petaluma 1995, p. 47 In the 1935 original recording featuring Connee\nBoswell and the Victor Young Orchestra, the rhythm section, and thus the\nharmonic loop as well, can be heard relatively clearly. Superimposed on the\nloop, however, are riffs performed by the strings and horns; they answer the\nvocal melody, which remains clearly in the foreground without competition. In\nMel Tormé’s successful version from 1949, however, the loop is largely\nobscured by a dense, contrapuntal orchestral orchestra arrangement. In the\n(later) Doo Wop version by the Marcels from 1961, the loop is introduced by\nthe (sung) bass and then reinforced by a vamp sung in harmony using the words\nof the title hook. It remains prominent even after the entrance of the lead\nvocals, playing a role virtually of equal importance to the melody.72 Although\nthe harmonic and melodic substance is little changed, the rela- tionship\nbetween melody and harmony has been inverted. While in Mel Tormé’s\ninterpretation the harmony (veiled as it is by the arrangement) seems to be\nderived from the sequencing of the phrase, the pre-existing loop in the\nMarcels’ version—which quite literally »pre-exists« in the form of mary\nintended use of the real books—the AABA form would be difficult to recognize\ngiven the continuous repetition of the loop-harmony. 72 Ivory Joe Hunter’s\nrecording from 1951 provided an intermediate step. It uses the loop, stated\nfirst by a baritone saxophone playing the bass line and then by sax section\nchords, as an intro. Behind the vocals, the horns play a two meas- ure pattern\nthat emphasizes the loop. 45 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD the\nintroductory vamp73—delineates the tonal space in which the melody operates.\nWhether Richard Rodgers composed a phrase and then harmo- nized it or chose a\npopular harmonic device and furnished an accessible melody, the result\nfunctions the same way. Although the I-vi-ii-V-Loop of rhythm changes was also\nused verbatim in Doo Wop songs, a slight modification of that successful\nformula, to I-vi-IV-V, would become the unmistakable signature of the genre.\nThe extent to which this loop is identified with the genre itself is only\ntruly comparable to the way the 12 bar scheme is linked to the blues, and the\nprominence of this chord progression contributed considerably to the\nsubdivision of the A- line into four two-measure loops and the transformation\nof harmony into a predetermined framework into which the vocal melody must\nfit. While vocal harmony groups of the 1940s as well as early Doo Wop\nformations worked with a variety of harmonic progressions (wandering Tin Pan\nAlley harmony, blues topoi, simple T-D-T periods, etc...), innumerable Doo Wop\nsongs com- posed beginning in the mid-1950s made do with this single formula\nin the A- sections, although the repetition was typically broken up with a\ncadence (often plagal) in the last two measures of the A-sections.74 3.4 The\ntitle hook and refrain in Doo Wop Many Doo Wop songs follow the practice of\nTin Pan Alley ballads, in which the refrain that ends the A-line is (or\ncontains) the title. Other songs in the genre, whose most important mode of\ndissemination was now the radio, 73 Ruth Brown’s »Oh What a Dream« (1954),\ncited above, uses the same device with a »ballad A-line«; the Drifters’\naccompaniment vocals state the harmonic progression of the eight-measure line\n(I-VI-I-V) in a four-measure intro. 74 Tagg (2009, 206) states that he found\n137 songs with I-vi-ii-V- or I-vi-IV-V loops in the Billboard Hot 100-Charts\nbetween 1957 and 1963, and he cites 57 of those as examples. He names the\nMello-Moods’ »Where Are You (Now That I Need You)« (1951) as an early example\nof a song that uses the I-vi-IV-V-loop ex- clusively. The song was composed by\nnone other than Frank Loesser, who was best known as a songwriter for\nHollywood films and the Broadway stage. In fact, Tagg (2009, 205) tends to\nview this loop as merely another variation, since the frequent extensions of\nthe triads result in chords that are identical in content to the chords in\nquestion (ii7 ≈ IV6), differing ‘only’ with respect to which note is in the\nbass. While the two formulas are undoubtedly related (in the genetic sense as\nwell), there are three important reasons to consider it a discrete formula in\nits own right. [1] I-vi-ii-V may be Tin Pan Alley, jazz or Doo Wop, I-vi-IV-V\nis (certainly and exclusively) Doo Wop, [2] the new formula dis- rupts the\ncircle-of-fifths-logic that underpins the old one, replaces a secondary\nfunction with a primary one and thus inserts a clear IV-V-I cadence, and [3]\nthe new style is defined largely by the prominent bass line, which means a\nchange in the bass line is unlikely to be incidental. 46 AABA, REFRAIN,\nCHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS sought to distinguish themselves and thus heighten\ntheir memorability through two additional methods. First, they explored other\nways of inte- grating the title in the song, and, second, they occasionally\nused a second refrain. The former was often achieved through using lyrics\ninstead of the typically wordless vocalizations of the background harmony or\nintroductory vamp.75 In pieces more closely related to R&B like Leiber &\nStoller’s blues- based »Mainliner« (for Little Esther 1952), »Whadaya Want«\n(for Jack Cardwell 1955), »Smokey Joe’s Cafe« (for The Robins 1955), and »Ruby\nBaby« (for the Drifters 1956), the way that the background harmony vocals\nrespond to the lead vocals reflects the direct influence of R&B and Swing,\nwhich treat the horns in the same way. Pop-oriented Doo Wop numbers were more\nlikely to use the title hook in the vocal harmony vamps that in- troduced the\nsong, thus further increasing the memorability of the title. Ex- amples of\nthis include the Drifters’ »Adorable« (Ram 1955), the Valentines’ »Lily\nMaebelle« (Briggs/Barrett 1955), and the Rainbows’ »Mary Lee«\n(Robinson/Robinson 1955). Probably the most famous exponent of this method is\nthe song »Lollipop.« In 1958, the Chordettes scored a crossover hit with this\nsong, which placed in the top-ten of the US pop and R&B charts.76 The\nseparation of the refrain from the title hook through a sort of »double\nrefrain« can also be observed in the song »Been So Long« by the Pastels from\n1958. This song combines both of the refrain models used in Tin Pan Alley\nballads: The A-sections of the AABA form open with the title hook, which is\nrepeated by the background vocals, and end with the refrain line »the blues\nare mine« in the lead vocals.77 In addition to strict double re- 75\nConversely, sometimes the syllables used in the vocal harmony make it into the\ntitle: The Chords: »Sh-Boom« (Keyes/Feaster/Feaster/McRae/Edwards 1954), The\nCharms: »(Bazoom) I Need Your Loving« (Leiber/Stoller 1954), Lewis Lymon & The\nTeenchords: »I’m So Happy (Tra-La-La-La-La-La)« (Robinson 1956), The Edsels:\n»Rama Lama Ding Dong« (Jones 1957). 76 In fact, the harmonized vocals that\nrepeat the text, »Lollipop, lollipop, ooh lolli-lolli-lolli« over a Doo Wop\ncadence that changes chords twice per measure make up the actual substance of\nthe song, which is constructed as a Rondo with eight-measure lines, as follows\n(»T« stands here for »title vamp«): T T A T B T A T T. It is primarily the\nharmonic shift of the B-section to the IV that allows the AABA form to shine\nthrough, even though one of its A-sections is dispensed with to make room for\nthe catchy »vamp-refrain.« 77 Further examples include: The Moonglows:\n»Sincerely« (Fuqua 1954), refrain: »please, say you’ll be mine«; The Danleers:\n»One Summer Night« (Webb 1958), refrain: »under the moon of love.« One special\ncase is the placement of the title hook at the beginning and end of the lines:\nThe Spaniels: »Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite« (Carter/Hudson 1953) and Norman\nFox & The Rob Roys: »Tell Me Why« (Martinée 1957). 47 RALF VON APPEN AND\nMARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD frains, there exists another model in which one of the\ntwo refrains is varied but remains recognizable as a refrain. For instance,\nthe A-section of the song »Devil or Angel« by The Clovers (Carter, 1956)\nbegins with the title hook, while the line endings have a clear refrain\ncharacter despite the vari- ation of the text. A1: »Devil or angel [...] I\nmiss you, I miss you, I miss you.« A2: »Devil or angel [...] I need you, I\nneed you, I need you.« [Bridge] A3: »Devil or angel [...] I love you, I love\nyou, I love you.« The converse also occurs in some songs, such as Sam Cooke’s\n»You Send Me« (Paul/Townsend/Cooke 1957). Here, the title hook is varied in A2\n(»You Thrill Me...«), while the refrain remains »honest you do.« 4. The\nrefrain line becomes an independent chorus The refrain line is apparently an\nindispensable element of the AABA form. It fosters unity, links the principles\nof repetition and variation over multiple A-sections, enhances catchiness and\nmemorability, and affixes an easy-to- remember label to the song, so that a\ncustomer in the shop knows what to search or ask for. As we will show in this\nsection, songwriters during the timeframe under investigation increasingly\ntook advantage of these benefits of the refrain, and not only within the\ncontext of the AABA form. Over the course of the 1950s, the refrain line was\nexpanded and enhanced until it became an independent chorus within the AABA\nform (section 4.2). Crucial impetus for this development came from hokum blues\nand rhythm & blues, styles in which lengthy refrains had been integrated in\nblues progressions for some time already (section 4.1). 4.1 From refrain to\nchorus in blues progressions Blues overwhelmingly follow a »simple verse« or\nstrophic AAA form. The in- dividual A-sections, however, may be subdivided\ninto an extremely diverse array of lyrical and chordal structures, which we\nwill not analyze in detail here. The most prominent harmonic progression\ntoday, the twelve-bar blues, is used primarily in the context of a full band,\nwhich permits less spontaneity and requires prior agreement among the\nperformers on the structure. Solo performers, however, have abundant room for\nvariation (cf. 48 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS e.g. the formal\nstructure of »Blue Yodel No. 1,« p. 51). There were also numerous alternatives\nto the aab phrase-structure of the text and vocal melody, which is the closest\nassociation with the blues today. While the lyrics vary within each A-section\naccording to the aab lyrical structure, early recordings that might be\nconsidered blues also include eight, ten, twelve, and 16-measure forms with\nrefrains (examples of eight-bar forms with refrains include e.g. »Papa’s Lawdy\nLawdy Blues« and »Salty Dog Blues,« both Papa Charlie Jackson, 1924; »You Got\nTo Reap What You Sow,« Leroy Carr, 1928; »Sitting On Top Of The World,«\nVinson/Chatmon from the Mississippi Sheiks, 1930; cf. Stoia 2013 for an\noverview of »common stock schemes« in early »race« and »hillbilly« records).\nThe most influential vari- ation in the context of our investigation is a\nmodel in which the lyrics only vary in the first four measures of each\nA-section and a refrain is sung over measures five through twelve. The twelve-\nmeasure harmonic framework remains constant. This lyrical and harmonic\nstructure is known as the »Tight Like That« model after the hokum blues of the\nsame name by Tampa Red and Georgia Tom (1928) (Middleton 2003, 504), although\nit appeared earlier in Papa Charlie Jackson’s »Shake That Thing« (1925; cf.\nWald 2004, 38) and »Jim Jackson’s Kansas City Blues« (Jim Jackson, 1927). This\nmodel spread rapidly thanks to the enormous success of the original version of\n»Tight Like That« and countless cover versions.78 Verse-like Refrain »It’s\nTight Tampa Red & I I I I IV IV I I V V#5 I I Like That« Georgia Tom (1928)\nVerse: Listen here, folks, I’m gonna sing a little song; Don’t get mad, we\ndon’t mean no harm. 78 The song’s formal model was further disseminated in\nadditional versions rec- orded by Tampa Red as well as adaptations by artists\nincluding Jimmie Noone (»Tight Like That« 1928), McKinney’s Cotton Pickers\n(»It’s Tight Like That« 1928), Walter Barnes’ Royal Creolians (»It’s Tight\nLike That« 1928), Lonnie Johnson & Spencer Williams (»It Feels So Good« Parts\n1 through 4, all 1929), Cow Cow Davenport & The Southern Blues Singers (»It’s\nTight Like That« 1929), Alura Mack (»Loose Like That« 1929), Slim Barton &\nEddie Mapp (»It’s Tight Like That« 1929), Jim Jackson (»Hey, Mama, It’s Nice\nLike That« 1929), Clara Smith (»Tight Like That« 1929, and »What Makes You Act\nLike That« 1930), Bogus Ben Covington aka Ben Curry (»It’s Tight Like That«\n1929), Charlie McKoy (»It’s Hot Like That« 1930) and Ed Bell (»I Don’t Like\nThat« 1930). 49 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Refrain: You know,\nit’s tight like that, beedle-um-bum, Boy, it’s tight like that, beedle-um-bum,\nDon’t you hear me talkin’ to you? I mean, it’s tight like that.79 The Tight-\nLike-That-model spread from the blues to the Jump Blues and Rhythm & Blues of\nthe 1940s and 1950s (Sister Rosetta Tharpe: »That’s All,« 1941; Louis Jordan:\n»Caldonia« 1945), but also to Western Swing (e.g., Bob Wills and his Texas\nPlayboys: »What’s The Matter At The Mill,« 1936, which is based on the\neponymous Memphis Minnie & Kansas Joe-Song, 1930) and country (Hank Williams:\n»Move It On Over,« 1947; Hank Snow: »I’m Moving On« 1950). In Rhythm & Blues,\nand later in Rock ‘n Roll, three modifications of the Tight-Like-That-model\nbecame very popular, and each of them helped draw a bolder line between the\nverse and chorus: • The first modification lengthens the verse section to\neight measures and thus results in a 16-bar form. The refrain begins as usual\nwith the shift to the fourth scale degree, which now occurs in measure nine.\nThis re- sults in a longer verse and not a longer refrain, but this expansion\nof the form may have played a role in the deepening distinction of these two\nsections as discrete and independent formal components. This approach can be\nobserved as early as 1929 in Clara Smith’s version of »Tight Like That« as\nwell as in the song »Dirty Butter« by the Memphis Jug Band, in which the\nrefrains are also sung by a chorus and some of the verses are performed in\nstop time, which further distinguishes them from the re- frains. In addition\nto eight-measure verse sections, later recordings include verses of 12\nmeasures (Ray Charles’ »Greenbacks,« Charles/ Richard 1954) or which increase\nin length with each iteration (e.g., 8, 10, and 16 measures in Willie Mabon’s\n»I Don’t Know,« 1952; one conspicuous feature of which is the complete\ninterruption of the meter before the refrain begins). Chuck Berry later\nexpanded the verse section to 16 measures across the board before continuing\nthe blues progression in the refrain (»No Money Down« 1956). Verses that\nincrease in length with each iteration can also be observed in »You Can’t\nCatch Me« (1955), a Berry tune whose third verse cruises for a full 48\nmeasures before the refrain returns. 79 Authors’ transcription of the original\nrecording from October 24, 1927. The four later versions include additional\nverse material while the refrain remains the same. 50 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS,\nBRIDGE, PRECHORUS • The second modification affects only the introductory\nA-section of a song: in order to expose the refrain, it is repeated throughout\nthe first A-section, resulting in an »Intro-Chorus.« Only beginning in the\nsecond iteration do measures one through four of the form assume the charac-\nter of a verse as varying lyrics are sung over them. Charley Patton used a\nsimilar kind of trick as early as 1929 in »Going to Move to Alabama,« in which\nhe does not sing over the first four measures of the song and in- troduces the\nlead vocals with the refrain. »Whiskey Head Woman« by Tommy McClennan (1939)\nand »Rock Me Mama« by Arthur Crudup (1944) are examples of songs in which the\nlyrics of the refrain are sung over the entire twelve bars of the first full\niteration of the form. This technique helps to establish the independence of\nthe verse and refrain from one another, and would subsequently contribute to a\ncomplete separation between the two. • Third, the division of the form into\nverse and refrain is often reinforced through the use of stop-time in the\nverse measures, as in Clara Smith’s »Tight Like That« and »Dirty Butter« by\nthe Memphis Jug Band. Later, this would become especially common in Jump\nBlues, R&B, and Chicago Blues, e.g., in Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s »That’s All«\n(1941), Julia Lee’s »Gotta Gimme Whatcha Got« (1946), Lionel Hampton’s »Hey!\nBa-Ba-Re- Bop« (1946), Willie Mabon’s answer-song »I’m Mad« (1953) and Willie\nDixon’s »Hoochie Coochie Man« (1954). Arthur Crudup combined all three\nvariations in his 1946 recording of »That’s Alright,« as did Gene Vincent in\n»Be-Bop-A-Lula« (Vincent/Graves 1956). In a parallel development, country\nmusic artists found ways of adding a refrain to blues progressions that went\nbeyond the Tight-Like-That-model. While the examples cited above integrate a\nrefrain into 12 or 16-measure blues progressions, the following songs insert a\nrefrain after the conclusion of the full blues progression. Verse-like Yodel-\nRefrain »Blue Yodel Jimmie I I I I IV IV I I V7 V7 V7 V7 I I I V I I No. 1«\nRodgers (1927) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 6/4 6/4 6/4 51\nRALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Verse-like Refrain »TB Blues«\nJimmie I I I7 I7 IV IV I I V7 V7 I I V I I Rodgers (1931) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10\n11 12 13 14 15 Verse Refrain / Chorus »Long Gone Hank I I I I IV7 IV7 I I V7\nV7 I I I IV I V7 I I Lonesome Williams Blues« (1950) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11\n12 13 14 15 16 17 18 These appear to be hybrid forms that emerged from an\nattempt to fuse blues progressions with the verse/chorus form that had been\ncommon in country music (unlike country blues). In general, innovations in\nsong form and the resulting diversity of forms were largely a product of\nencounters and mutual influence between »black« and »white,« rural and urban,\nmusics, which despite the best efforts of those who sought to enforce purity\nthrough segregation, were commonplace. This exchange took place in trav- eling\nminstrel and vaudeville shows and was further fueled by the radio, where Tin\nPan Alley dominated. It was a result of the close proximity of black and white\nmusicians living in the South and the migrations of black musicians and\naudiences to Northern cities. From the 1920s on blues and country music would\nalso reach and influence wide audiences through records and radio broadcasts.\nThus, it is not surprising that even the (by now) putatively »whitest« song\nform, AABA, melded with the »blackest« structure, the blues progression. A\nvery early example is »Jitterbug Jive« (Payne/Boyd), recorded by the Dallas\nbased Western Swing outfit Bill Boyd and His Cowboy Ramblers in 1941. In the\nfollowing decade we could only spot two 12-bar-blues songs with\nB-sections—«That’s The Stuff You Gotta Watch,« Buddy & Ella Johnson 1944, and\n»Route 66,« Troup 1946—but their »bridges« feature no harmonic contrast.\nAlmost ten years after »Jitterbug Jive« we find the combination of 12-bar-\nblues A-sections with a contrasting 8-bar bridge in Red Foley’s »Chattanoogie\nShoe Shine Boy« (Stone/Stapp 195080), a formal crossover that became a\ncommercial crossover when it 80 The song is credited to WSM’s station owner\nHarry Stone and its program direc- tor Jack Stapp but it remains unclear if\nthey actually wrote it or if it was rather a Fred Rose composition (cf.\nBirnbaum 2013, 408, fn 47). 52 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS placed\nnumber one on the pop and country charts. The Clovers’ number one R&B hit,\n»One Mint Julep,« also makes use of this song structure. »One Mint Julep«\n(Toombs 1952; Bridge and A3 are repeated with variations) Refrain 1 7 7 7 7 7\n7 7 7 A I IV I I IV IV I I V7 V7 I7 ii7-V7 A2 I7 IV7 I7 I7 IV7 IV7 I7 I7 V7 V7\nI I Bridge III III bIII bIII II II V V 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 A I IV I I IV IV I I7\nV7 V7 I I In the early 1950s, the diversity of song forms took on a new\ndimension in the pieces written by the white, Jewish, and urban songwriters\nJerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who wrote specifically for African American\nartists. Initially, they were exclusively interested in Black music (»We were\ntwo guys looking to write songs for black artists with black feelings in black\nver- nacular,« Leiber/Stoller 2009, 94f.). Accordingly, they employed a reper-\ntoire of various blues models in their first songs: 12-bar blues progressions\nwithout a refrain, or with a refrain beginning in measures five or nine, as\nwell as 16-bar forms with a refrain beginning in measure nine. A=12-measure\nblues, »Real Ugly Woman« (1951) AAA no refrain »Gloom & Misery All Around«\n(1951) »Mainliner« (1952) »Lovin’ Jim« (1952) A=12-measure blues, »Hard Times«\n(1952) refrain beginning in measure »Wailin’ Daddy« (1952) 5 »Flesh, Blood And\nBones« (1952; first A as Intro- (Tight Like That-model) Chorus) »Kansas City«\n(1952; refrain only in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th iterations of the A-section)\nA=12-measure blues, »That’s What The Good Book Says« (1951) refrain beginning\nin measure 9 A=16-measure blues, »Nosey Joe« (1952) refrain beginning in\nmeasure »Riot In Cell Block #9« (1954, with Stop Time) 9 »Jailhouse Rock«\n(1957, with Stop Time) »I’m A Hog For You« (1959, first A as Intro- Chorus)\nA=32-measure blues, »Searchin’» (1957) refrain beginning in measure 17 Table\n4: Various blues forms including refrains in songs by Leiber/Stoller 53 RALF\nVON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD In »Riot In Cell Block #9,« the contrast\nbetween verse and refrain is high- lighted through the use of stop-time and\nfurther intensified by the fact that the verse lines are nearly spoken, while\nthe choruses are sung by the ensemble. The division is so clear that the\nrefrain can be viewed as an in- dependent formal section—a chorus. Leiber and\nStoller refer to the song’s formal components accordingly: »The chorus was\nsung by all the Robins, but the verses were spoken« (Leiber/Stoller 2009, 70).\nAt the same time, the integration of both parts in the same 16-measure blues\nprogression creates an impression of unity. Leiber and Stoller also explored\nways of emphasizing the refrain within the blues format beyond the Tight-Like-\nThat model and its three variations. »Nosey Joe« (1952) repeats measures 5-8\nof the conventional blues progres- sion to create a 16 bar form.81 The first\neight bars make up the narrative verse with its rhyming couplets. In this song\nas well, measures 9-16, set up by stop-time in measures 7 and 8 and featuring\nbackground vocals and fixed lyrics that contain the title, give the impression\nof a discrete chorus rather than a refrain. Verse Refrain / Chorus\nLeiber/Stoller »Nosey Joe« I I I I IV IV I I IV IV I I V V I I (1952) Leiber\nand Stoller seldom used unambiguous verse/chorus forms. »The Chicken And The\nHawk« written in 1955 for Big Joe Turner, sticks to the 12- bar blues form\nthroughout, but like Turner’s earlier hit »Shake, Rattle, and Roll« (Calhoun\n1954), it uses the 12-bar form as the basis for separate verse and chorus\nsections (resulting in a »simple verse/chorus« form according to Covach’s\nterminology). The verse follows the aab lyrical template, while the chorus is\ndistinguished by the repetition of the choral refrain, »up, up, and away.«82\nThe division between the verse and a (more or less con- 81 The same 16-bar\nharmonic progression had already been used in »Midnight Blues« (William (Bill)\nMoore 1928, although sans refrain) and »Try Me One More Time« (Marshall Owens\n1931, with a refrain beginning in measure 5). 82 It is characteristic that\nTurner withholds the »Shake, Rattle, And Roll« chorus until after the third\nverse, while the far more successful version by the white artist Bill Haley\n(also in 1954) introduces it immediately after the first and second verses.\nLeiber and Stoller had already used the same »simple verse/chorus« in »Hound\nDog« (1952) and »Yeah, Yeah, Yeah« (1954). The prac- tice of singing the verse\nand chorus over the same chord progression is not un- usual in folk or country\nballads (such as »Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow« as recorded by the Carter\nFamily, 1927, which even uses the same melody for verses and choruses, or\nWoody Guthrie’s »Ain’t it Hard,« 1940), and it could 54 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS,\nBRIDGE, PRECHORUS trasting) chorus is more fully realized in »I Want To Do\nMore« (for Ruth Brown 1955). The 8-measure verse in stop time suggests a Tight\nLike That model, but a complete 16-measure chorus (which also served as the\nintro- duction) follows instead of the expected completion of the blues form\nand progression. Verse Chorus »I Want Leiber/ n.c. n.c. I I I I I I I V I I I\nI V V I I IV IV I V I I To Do Stoller More« (1955) 4.2 From refrain to chorus\nwithin the AABA form Initially, Leiber and Stoller seldom employed the AABA\nform. When they did use it, it was for slow ballads exclusively. They\napparently eschewed the AABA form entirely until using it in 1953 for »Love\nMe.« Apparently, their objective was irony—«Actually we’d written it as a\nparody of a corny hill- billy ballad« (Leiber/Stoller 2009, 105)—and the AABA\nform lent itself to this pastiche. Nevertheless, numerous artists, white and\nblack, recorded successful covers of the song, so the songwriting duo offered\nit—«corny or not« (ibid.)—half-jokingly to Elvis Presley, who scored a top ten\nhit in the pop and R&B charts with it in 1956. »Love Me« (1953) AABA »Tears Of\nJoy« (1953) »It’s A Miracle« (1954) »Don’t« (1957) Table 5: Leiber/Stoller\nsongs in AABA form Thus, the AABA form was demonstrably suited for an effort\nto score hits that were not limited to a black audience. This may also be a\nreason why Leiber and Stoller, after initially concentrating on variously\nstructured AAA forms, began in the mid-fifties to compose bridges for uptempo\nR&B songs as well. They favored using internal blues structures for the\nA-sections, thus combining (like »Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy« some years\nearlier in the country genre) R&B and Pop song forms. also be observed in\nearly Doo Wop, where it was used in conjunction with a blues progression (The\nRavens: »Bye Bye Baby Blues,« Biggs 1946; without a blues progression: The\nLarks: »I Ain’t Fattening Frogs For Snakes,« Perry- man/Snead 1951). 55 RALF\nVON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD A=14-measure blues »Bazoom (I Need Your\nLovin’)« (1954) AABA with refrain beginning in measure 9 A=12-measure blues\n»Smokey Joe’s Café« (1955) without refrain A=12-measure blues, »Charlie Brown«\n(1959) chorus beginning in measure 5 Table 6: AABA/blues combinations in songs\nby Leiber/Stoller The various blues progressions were just one among many\nfonts of material for the A-section. In their biggest commercial hits,\nespecially for The Coasters, Leiber and Stoller instead relied on A-sections\nthat, while they clearly showed a blues influence harmonically, increasingly\ndiverged from the blues progression, at least in the refrain. One early\nattempt in this direction was »Ten Days In Jail« (The Robins 1954), a song\nwhose familiar chord changes (see table 7) at first lead the listener to\nexpect a 12-measure blues progression. Instead of a shift to the V in measure\n9, however, addi- tional bars on the I with repeated choral singing of the\ntitle line function as the chorus. Other songs that work the same way are\n»Bazoom (I Need Your Lovin’),« performed by the white band The Cheers, which\nwas Leiber and Stoller’s first No. 1 hit in the pop charts, as well as »Treat\nMe Nice« and »(You’re So Square) I Don’t Care,« written for Elvis Presley\n(both 1957, see Table 7). The relative increase in harmonic motion in the\nrefrain sections contrasts with the verses, which merely switch between the I\nand the IV. In each case, the song title appears just as the resolution to I\narrives in the refrain section. Verse-like Refrain »Ten Days In Jail« I I I I\nIV IV I I I I I V (1954) »Bazoom (I Need I I I I IV7 IV7 I I V-bV- V-bV- I V I\nV7 Your Lovin’)« IV-bV IV-iii (1954) »Baby I Don’t I-IV I I-IV I I-IV I-IV\nI-IV I IV V I I Care« (1957) »Treat Me Nice« I I I I IV IV IV #iv°7 V I ii V I\nI (1957) Table 7: A-sections with refrains in AABA songs by Leiber/Stoller 56\nAABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Even more prominent refrains and\nfurther departure from the blues can be observed in The Coasters’ songs, »Down\nIn Mexico« (1956), »Young Blood« (Leiber/Stoller/Pomus 1957), »Poison Ivy,«\nand »Love Potion No. 9« (both 1959). The A-sections of these songs advance the\nnarrative in eight-bar units that remain mostly on the I. These are followed\nby eight measures of increased harmonic motion over which the entire band\nsings the song title repeatedly. This part is especially distinct in »Young\nBlood«; the band rests for two measures before the refrain begins, and the\nsaxophone is intro- duced for the first time in the refrain. In »Poison Ivy,«\nthe key shifts to the parallel minor for the contrasting refrain. These\nsections can surely be heard as independent choruses, even though the AABA\nform remains per- ceptible.83 Thus, Leiber and Stoller have arrived here at a\nfourth template for the A-section that is distinct from the wandering harmony\nof the Tin Pan Alley-ballad, Doo Wop-loops, or the double turnaround of the\nR&B ballad. The first scale degree is no longer the »tonic« in the sense of a\ntonal center from which the harmony departs and to which it eventually\nreturns, but rather a harmonic »zero level« from which »the other«\ndistinguishes itself through a harmonic departure. Verse-like Refrain / Chorus\n»Down In i i i I i i V V i i iv iv-i i iv iv i Mexico« (1956) »Young Blood« I\nI I I I I I I IV IV I I IV IV V V (1957) »Poison Ivy« I I I I I I I I vi vi\nIII7 III7 vi ii vi V7 (1959) »Love Potion i Iv i iv III III iv V i i No. 9«\n(1959) Table 8: A-sections with refrains/choruses in AABA songs by\nLeiber/Stoller In some pieces, Leiber and Stoller’s differentiation of the\nA-sections corre- sponds with the elevation of the bridge, otherwise typically\nsubordinate to the verse/chorus pairs, to the locus of the »narrative climax«\nof the stories told in their »playlets,« e.g., in »Smokey Joe’s Cafe« (1955),\n»Down In Mex- 83 Other songwriters would soon employ a similar tactic,\nintegrating six, eight, and ten-measure refrains within the AABA form,\nincluding, e.g., »A Lover’s Question« (Benton/Williams 1958), »Please Don’t\nTouch« (Kidd/Robinson 1959), »Angel Face« and »Hushabye« (both Pomus/Shuman\n1959), »Save The Last Dance For Me« und »Hound Dog Man« (both Pomus/Shuman\n1960) as well as »Kiddio« (Benton/Otis 1960). 57 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS\nFREI-HAUENSCHILD ico« (1956) and »Little Egypt« (1961; see Covach 2010, 7, who\nrefers to this as the »dramatic AABA form«). In 1957, with twelve hit-singles\non the pop-charts and numerous addi- tional placements on the R&B charts under\ntheir belts, Leiber and Stoller were the most successful songwriters in the US\n(Emerson 2005, 1 and 63). Naturally, a host of non-musical factors contributed\nto the success of these crossover hits, but the duo’s creative use of\nlanguage, instrumentation, harmony, and melody was key to their success.\nHowever, even a purely formal analysis such as ours begins to offer possible\nexplanations for the enormous popularity of Leiber and Stoller’s songs. These\ninclude their strong emphasis on refrains/choruses and the maximum integration\nof »black« and »white« formal models. Economic interests certainly played a\nrole in this melding of forms: »No matter how much they prided themselves on\nbeing ›race men‹ and how little they identified with white teenagers, they\nrecognized rhythm & blues was be- ginning to appeal to a larger audience that\nit would be folly to ignore—especially as they began to settle down and assume\nadult responsibilities. They had a record company to run, partners to please\n[...], pressing plants to pay, and dis- tributors to dun [...]. Leiber and\nStoller’s greatest contribution to Atlantic Records was to make black music\nmore alluring to white kids, and to help make the tran- sition from an\nR&B-specialty label to a rock ‘n’ roll powerhouse. Leiber and Stol- ler\nstraddled and synthesized both strains of music« (Emerson 2005, 13 and 15). By\nexpanding the refrain into a chorus in the context of AAA forms and sub-\nsequently applying this concept to AABA forms, Leiber and Stoller laid the\nfoundation for the combination of verses, choruses, and bridges that re- mains\npopular to this day. In the early 1960s, other songwriters adopted the strict\ndistinction be- tween verse and chorus of songs like »Poison Ivy« within the\nAABA form, re- sulting in an overarching form organized as »verse — chorus —\nverse — chorus — bridge — verse — chorus.« Even when viewed without regard to\nthe preceding historical analysis of the origins of these forms, it seems\nplausible that this structure developed from the AABA form and not, for\nexample, from the verse/chorus form, for one because the early exponents of\nthe form consistently employ the formal components in precisely this order and\nnumber (rather than, for example, introducing the bridge after three\nverse/chorus pairs, see Table 9, p. 60). Only later would songwriters start\nplacing the chorus at the top of the song (a development that had already\ntaken place in R&B) or inserting an additional chorus directly following the\nbridge before the final verse/chorus pair completed the form. These devel-\nopments served to reinforce the new independence of the chorus as a for- 58\nAABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS mal segment. Leiber and Stoller were\nnot the first to use these variations. Rather, they can be first observed in\nthe songs of their somewhat younger colleagues from the Brill Building-scene\n(who revered Leiber and Stoller as role models) and later more prominently in\nEngland. It is interesting that while the verse/chorus/bridge-model was firmly\nestablished in pop music in the early 60s country music songwriters did not\nadopt it until the early 80s (Neal 2013, 482). In country, the AABA form was\nstill in use many years after pop songwriters had turned their backs on it. In\nmost of these examples, the AABA form can only be recognized on paper and is\nscarcely perceived as such in the song. What was once a B- section thus became\na C-section, although it was still commonly called the bridge, which refers to\nits origins in the Popular Song Form. English bands, on the other hand, more\nfrequently referred to it as the »Middle Eight,« re- gardless of how many\nmeasures it encompassed.84 The advantage of the term, »Middle Eight,« is that\nit is not used to refer to two different things: The term, »Bridge,« is often\nused to refer to the prechorus85, which has a completely different, and much\nyounger history. 84 »We used to call everything a middle eight, even if it had\nthirty-two bars or six- teen bars. George Martin used to point out, ›Paul,\nhasn’t this got sixteen bars?‹ ›Yes, George, it has.‹ ›But you’re calling it a\nmiddle eight?‹ ›Yes, George, we are.‹ ›I see. Super!‹ We called them middle\neights, we had heard musicians say ›That’s a nice middle eight‹ and we didn’t\nget the significance of the word ›eight‹. We just learned the word for it and\nthat was what we called it: there were verses, choruses and middle eights«\n(Paul McCartney in Miles 1997, 177). 85 For instance, in »Strong« (Chambers\n1999) Robbie Williams sings the following line at the transition from the\nverse to the prechorus: »And that’s a good line to take it to the bridge.«\nSimilarly, Timberland announces the part that links the verse to the chorus in\nJustin Timberlake’s song »SexyBack« (Timberlake/ Mosley/Hills 2006) with »Take\nit to the bridge.« Both are presumably con- sciously quoting James Brown’s\n»Get Up« (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine« (Brown/Byrd/Lenhoff 1970), in\nwhich Brown instructs his band to »Take ‘em to the bridge!,« indicating a\nshift to a sort of B-section that interrupts the main vamp for the first time\nin over two minutes and launches a new vamp on the IV. Led Zeppelin parodies\nthis in »The Crunge« (Bonham/Jones/Page/Plant 1973), a funk-influenced number\nwithout a bridge, in which Plant calls out near the end of the song: »Take it,\ntake it, take it! Oh excuse me! Oh will you excuse me? I’m just tryin’ to find\nthe bridge. Has anybody seen the bridge? Please! Have you seen the bridge? I\nain’t seen the bridge! Where’s that confounded bridge?« (By the way, the fact\nthat this shows up at the end of »The Crunge« suggests that Led Zeppelin were\nreferencing the original 45 release of »Sex Machine« in which »Pt. 1« (the\nA-side) ends just before the transition back to the original vamp, rather than\nlater releases on which the whole performance is presented uninterrupted.)\nThanks to Walter Everett for bringing up this ex- ample. 59 RALF VON APPEN AND\nMARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Song Form »Witch Doctor« V(6) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(8) V -\nCh - Ch (Bagdasarian 1958) »Little Egypt« Intro V(12) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(8) V -\nCh - Coda (Leiber/Stoller 1961) »Find Another Fool« Intro V(16) - Ch(8) V - Ch\nBr(8) V - Ch - Coda (Weil/Mann 1961) »Roses Are Red (My Love)« Ch’(4) V(7) -\nCh(8) V - Ch Br(8) Ch - V - Ch (Evans/Byron 1962) »You Can’t Compare With\nIntro V(16) - Ch(10) V - Ch Br(8) Ch - Coda My Baby« (Weil/Mann 1962) »Please\nPlease Me« Intro V(8) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(10) V - Ch - Coda (Lennon/McCartney\n1963) »Tell Me Why« Ch V(12) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(10) Ch (Lennon/McCartney 1964)\n»When I Get Home« Ch V(8) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(10) V - Ch (Lennon/McCartney 1964)\n»Ferry Cross The Mersey« Intro V(8) - Ch(6) V - Ch Br(8) V - Ch - Coda\n(Marsden 1964) »Hubble Bubble (Toil And Ch V(16) - Ch(16+4) V - Ch Br(16+4) Ch\n- Ch - Coda Trouble)« (Hugg/Jones/Mann/ McGuiness/Vickers 1964) »Sha La La« Ch\nV(10) - Ch(8) V - Ch Br(9) Ch - Coda (Mosley/Taylor 1964) »Baby I Need Your\nLovin’» Intro V(12) - Ch(8) V(8) - Ch Br(8) V(12) - Ch (Holland/Dozier/Holland\n1964) A A B Avar Table 9: Relationship between AABA and verse/chorus/bridge\nforms 5. The evolution of the prechorus The prechorus began to appear as an\nindependent formal section with in- creasing frequency beginning c. 1961 in\nsongs by the composer teams located in the Brill Building in New York.86\nConsiderable evidence suggests 86 The Brill Building (1619 Broadway) and the\nneighboring Aldon publishing com- pany (1650 Broadway) represented the\ncontinuation of the organizational struc- tures of Tin Pan Alley in the 1960s\n(Emerson 2005, 20 et. seq.). As was the case on Tin Pan Alley, these two\nbuildings were home to countless publishers, pro- ducers, songwriters, band-\nleaders, and demo-studios, etc., but their target audience was now first and\nforemost teenagers. The songs published by the Brill Building and the Aldon\ncompanies are often interpreted as the reaction of 60 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS,\nBRIDGE, PRECHORUS that it was not, as Everett (2009, 146) presumes, »invented«\nin 1964, but rather that its roots lie in the expansion of the AABA form\ndescribed above.87 The earliest proto-prechorus is in fact a phenomenon\ntypical of Doo Wop, in which the »take off« effect described above is moved\nback from the beginning of the bridge to the A-section. 5.1 Take off Most\nloop-based Doo Wop songs fill the entire A-section by repeating the harmonic\nprogressions, I-vi-IV-V or I-vi-ii-V. In some cases, however, the harmony\nshifts to a new scale degree after the first iteration of one of the standard\nprogressions. Due to the strong emphasis on the I in the first sec- tion, this\nharmonic shift is perceived as a departure from the tonal center, or a »take-\noff,« from which the harmony returns to the I in the last two bars of the\nA-section. The take-off is typically accompanied by new, higher melodic\nphrases as well as changes in the background texture, such as a shift in the\nvocal backing harmony from rhythmic phonemes to sustained »oohs.« This results\nin an A-section with an internal structure of its own that follows an aaba’ or\naabc pattern. The b-section functions as a depar- ture from the familiar that\nprepares the listener for the ultimate destina- tion—the refrain line—which is\nthen sung over the return to the I in the last 88 two bars of the section. In\nthis sense, the take-off is no longer purely a the major labels to Rock ‘n\nRoll, with which numerous independent labels had put a serious dent in the\nmarket share of the major labels. While the highly professionalized\nenvironment and strict division of labor itself echoes Tin Pan Alley, the\nbiographies of important Brill Building/Adlon songwriters also offer direct\nreferences to that earlier era (and thus the AABA form as well): »As a child\nhe [Gerry Goffin, 1939] developed a taste for Broadway musicals and be- gan\nwriting songs of his own in his head. [...] With a plan to one day write a\nmusical of his own« (Patrick 2007, 2, see also Emerson 2005, 86f.); »Cynthia\nWeil was born in 1941, in Manhattan, New York. As a teenager she loved\nBroadway show tunes and thought that Rock & Roll was stupid. Cynthia: ›[...]\nWhen I first saw musical theatre I knew instantly that was what I wanted to\ndo‹ (Patrick/Baumgart 1999, 10, see also Emerson 2005, 93). Leiber and Stoller\nestablished an office in the Brill Building in 1961; Barry Mann and Cynthia\nWeil, Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector all viewed them as role\nmodels (Emerson 2005, 137,152). 87 Jay Summach’s (2011) highly recommended\nstudy »The Structure, Function, and Genesis of the Prechorus« that basically\ncomes to the same conclusions was not known to the authors when this article\nwas originally written in 2010/11. 88 There are also examples in which the\ntake-off occurs only at the level of the melody or arrangement, while the\nharmonic loop proceeds unchanged: »Heart And Soul« (Carmichael/Loesser 1938,\nalthough there is no refrain in the last two measures); »Diana« (Anka 1957);\n»A Teenager In Love« (Pomus/Shuman 61 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-\nHAUENSCHILD guidepost within the form, but an (internal) formal component\nitself. Table 10 shows examples of A-sections that exhibit this kind of\ninternal struc- ture.89 Verse-like Take off Refrain »Just For You« I - I5 ii -\nV I - I5 ii - V IV ii ii - V I-V (Davis 1943) »Count Every I - vi ii - V I -\nvi ii - V I7 IV - iv I - vi ii - V Star«(Coquatrix/ Gallop 1950) »I’m Just A\nFool In I - vi ii - V I - vi ii - iiio7 vi - iii IV - iii ii7 V Love«\n(Chessler 1951) »Since You’ve Been I - vi ii - V I - vi ii - V I7 IV - V I -\nvi ii - V Away« (Glover 1951) »Goodnite Sweet- I - vi ii - V I - vi ii - V I -\nI7 IV - iv7 I I heart, Goodnite« (Carter/Hudson 1953) »Devil Or Angel« I - vi\nii - V I - vi ii - V I7 - #Io7 ii - V I - IV V (Carter 1955) »Adorable« I - vi\nii - V7 I - vi ii - V7 I7 IV - iv I - vi ii - V (Ram 1955) »Since I Don’t Have\nI iv - V7 I iv - V7 I iv ii V You« (Rock/Beau- mont/Martin 1958) »My Last Date\n(With You)« I IV I IV I IV I-V I - IV I-V I-V (Cramer/Davis/Bryant 1960) Table\n10: AABA songs with (typically) 8-bar A-sections divided into verse-like,\ntake-off, and refrain subsections These A-sections always begin on the I. A\ntwo-measure melodic phrase cor- responds with a harmonic pattern that\nessentially shuttles between the I and the V, and these elements are each\nrepeated for two iterations. The take-off expands the harmonic horizon by\nsetting course for the IV, either directly or by way of a leading tone in the\nsecondary dominant, I7.90 In nearly every case, a return to the tonal center\nby way of an authentic 1959). Everett (2009, 140) is more oriented toward\nmelody than harmony in his formal analysis, and he describes the structure of\nthe corresponding phrases as a »Statement — Restatement — Departure —\nConclusion«-Form (SRDC). 89 This table shows the first A-section in each case.\nIn the second and third itera- tions of the A-section, the half cadence at the\nend is replaced by an authentic cadence. 90 One notable example is »I’m Just A\nFool In Love« by the Orioles (see Table 10), which clearly belongs in the Doo\nWop genre by virtue of its form and sound, but whose chromatic motion\nnevertheless offers echoes of Tin Pan Alley. 62 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE,\nPRECHORUS cadence occurs in measure 7 or 8. The first iteration of the\nA-section ends, in accordance with the Tin Pan Alley period, with an open\ncadence on the V7, which then leads to the I at the top of the next iteration\nof the A- section. The second A-section either ends on the I or modulates by\nway of a secondary dominant to the first chord of the B-section. 5.2 The take\noff as a pre-refrain This compositional principle is at the root of a similar\n16-measure model, which emerged around the same time that songwriters began\nappending an eight-measure refrain to the A-section (see Section 4.2). Instead\nof intro- ducing the refrain directly after the first eight measures, this\napproach fol- lows a template that is analogous to the eight-measures-with-\ntake-off model described above; after eight verse-like measures follow four\nmeasures that lead to the refrain and then four measures of refrain. This\nmodel was especially favored by Gerry Goffin and Carol King between 1961 and\n1963; however, our earliest examples are once again from Leiber and Stoller\n(see Table 11). The harmonic and formal relationship with the take-off model\nis readily apparent, since this 16-measure approach applies the same\nproportions: Following eight measures of repetition of two or four-measure\nshuttles or loops that firmly establish the tonal center, a take off occurs,\nin which the IV and (more frequently than in the earlier eight-measure model)\nsecondary chords are employed to open up the harmony. The refrain is connected\nwith the »authentic« return to the I in the 13th, or at the latest, the 15th\nmeas- ure, and the sense of arrival is reinforced by lingering on this scale\ndegree for four (or two) measures. Despite the expansion to 16 measures, the\nA- section remains recognizable as a formal unit by virtue of its harmonic\narc. While the take off and refrain have not yet been established as\nindependent formal sections, however, they have become more prominent as a\nresult of the doubling of their length. Given the fact that the prechorus\nwould later emerge from this model as an independent formal section, one could\nteleo- logically term this take off a »proto-prechorus,« since it serves the\nsame function. Everett (2009, 146f.), explains, »In songs that do not contain\na chorus [...] the Departure-gesture that precedes each refrain [...] has the\nsame formal function as a prechorus, but clearly the stage is smaller.« Since\nit is not followed by a chorus that can be identified as a discrete formal 63\nRALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Verse-like PreRefrain Refrain »It’s\nA Miracle« I I7 IV I I I7 V ii V I7 I7 IV ii I-vi ii V I-IV I (Leiber/Stoller\n1954) »Sorry, But I’m I I V V I I V V I I7 IV V IV V I I Gonna Have To Pass«\n(Leiber/ Stoller 1958) »Dream Lover« I I vi vi I I vi vi I V I IV I-vi IV V I\nV7 (Darin 1959) »I Count The Tears« I I vi vi IV IV V V vi iii vi Iii IV V I I\n(Pomus/Shuman 1960) »How About That« I I V7 V7 I I V7 V7 I I7 IV IV I V7 I IV\nI (Augustus/Payne 1960) »First Taste of I I V7 V7 V7 V7 I I I I7 IV IV I V7 I\nI Love« (Spector/ Pomus 1960) »Will You Still Love I I IV V I I V V III III vi\nVi IV V I I Me Tomorrow?« (Goffin/King 1961) »Heaven Is Being I I I I I I V V\nI vi I Vi IV V I I With You« (Goffin/ King/Weil 1961) »It Might As Well I IV/5\nImaj7 IV/5 I IV/5 Imaj7 I7 IV iv I vi7 bVI7 V I ii7 Rain Until Sep- tember«\n(Goffin/ King 1962) »Point Of No I I6 Imaj7 I6 I I6 ii V I I7 IV Iv I-IV I-IV\nI-V I Return« (Goffin/ King 1962) »It Started All Over I I bVII V I I bVII V I\ni7 IV Iv I V I V Again« (Goffin/Keller 1963) »Then He Kissed I V I I I V I I\nIV I IV I I V I I Me« (Spector/ Greenwich/Barry 1963) »The Kind Of Boy I IV I\nIV I IV I IV IV IV I Vi V IV V IV You Can’t Forget« (Greenwich/Barry 1963)\n»Things We Said i-v7 i i-v7 i i-v7 i i-v7 i III III9 VII bII i-v7 i i-v7 i\nToday« (Lennon/ McCartney 1964) Table 11: AABA songs with (typically) 16-bar\nA-sections divided into verse-like, pre-refrain, and refrain subsections 64\nAABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS section, however, it is more correct\nto speak here of a »pre-refrain.« This term is hardly used however.91 Since\nvirtually none of the songs in our sample with forms other than AABA contained\na pre-refrain or prechorus before 1960, it is reasonable to conclude that\nthese formal components did not, as one might otherwise assume, evolve from\nthe AAA form with a refrain or from the verse/chorus form, but rather from the\nexpansion and subdivision of the AABA form de- scribed above.92 The fact that\nthose few examples of pre-refrains that did appear in non-AABA songs\n(primarily in country music beginning in 1958) function harmonically as\ndescribed above is further evidence of the origina- tion of the pre-refrain\nwithin the AABA form. 91 Fitzgerald (2007, 121f.) uses the term, »pre-hook,«\nstrangely, in the context of a »verse-pre-hook-chorus.« 92 It was, however,\nnot unusual for early Tin Pan Alley and British Music Hall songs to have\n20-bar-verses with two eight-bar periods and one (often) four-bar pas- sage\nthat builds tension for the following chorus by ending on V7 with a fermata\n(cf. Tawa 1990, 167 and 188). Examples from the Music Hall repertoire include\n»Hello, Hello, Hello! It’s A Different Girl Again,« Arthurs/Scott 1906; »I’ve\nTold His Missus All About Him,« Tate/Harrington 1907; »Has Anybody Seen\nKelly?,« Murphy/Letters 1909; its answer-song »They Can’t Find Kelly,« Merson\n1911; »I’m Henery The Eighth,« Murray/Weston 1911. Tin Pan Alley examples are\n»All Coons Look Alike to Me«; Hogan 1896 (featuring a six-bar recital); »San\nAnto- nio,« Van Alstyne 1907; »I Want A Girl Just Like The Girl That Married\nDear Old Dad,« Harry von Tilzer/Dillon 1911. Further examples can\nsimultaneously be found in Vienna (»Nur A Bier Will I Hab’n,« sung by August\nJuncker 1907). Later on such prechorus-like structures are also used in the\nverses of songs by Berlin (»Always« 1925) and especially Gershwin (»Boy\nWanted« 1921; »‘S Wonderful« and »Funny Face,« both 1927; »I Got Rhythm,«\n»Embraceable You,« »Could You Use Me,« »Cactus Time In Arizona,« all 1930; »A\nFoggy Day« 1937). These short sections are not independent from the verses as\nthey never appear without the antecedent verse and the following chorus. Thus,\nwe assume that what we call prechorus in the early sixties has not developed\nout of these older verse/chorus structures. Besides, we could find only very\nfew prechorus-like structures in folk or country verse/chorus-songs: Carl T.\nSprague’s »The Club Meeting« (1925), Sons of the Pioneers’ »Song Of The\nBandit« (Nolan, 1937), and Woody Guthrie’s »Do Re Mi« (1940). 65 RALF VON\nAPPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Verse-like PreRefrain Refrain »It’s Only\nMake I vi IV V IV V I7 IV V IV I-IV I-V Believe« (Nance/ Twitty 1958) »Why I’m\nWalking« V V I I IV V I I IV V IV IV V V I I (Endsley/Jackson 1960) »I’ll Have\nAnother I V I I I IV I I IV IV I I I IV I I Cup Of Coffee« (Brock 1961)\n»Locomotion« I vi I vi I vi I vi IV ii IV II3 I V (Goffin/King 1962) »Six Days\nOn The I V I I I I V V IV V I IV I V I I Road« (Montgomery/ Green 1963) Table\n12: Three-part internal forms of A-sections in songs without a bridge 5.3 The\nprechorus as a discrete formal section After the expansion of the A-section to\n16 measures encompassing the sub- sections, verse, pre-refrain, and refrain in\nthe late 1950s, songwriters began composing even lengthier A-sections in the\nearly 1960s. While the verse-like sections remained eight measures in length,\nthe pre-refrain and refrain sec- tions, for example in »Tell Him« (Berns\n1962), grew to eight measures each, resulting in a 24 measure A-section. At\nthis length, however, the character- istic unifying arc is barely perceptible.\nRather, the formal elements verse, prechorus, and chorus appear to be discrete\nsections. Most importantly, this process confers on the chorus once again the\nsignificance that it always had in verse/chorus forms. As the examples in 4.2\ndemonstrate, the chorus is, in contrast to the refrain, no longer the brief\nconclusion of a larger unit, but the focal point of the song, which enhances\nits recognizability and memora- bility. In addition to the increased length,\nthe addition of new instruments, lyrical repetition, unison background vocals,\npreceding general rests, and a discrete harmony that comes to a resolution\nwithin the chorus all contribute to this new effect. The prechorus and chorus\nare also perceived as discrete formal sections (at least upon repeated\nlistens) when they occur independently of one another in the song, i.e., not\nalways in the same order. For instance, it is common, as demonstrated in\nsection 4.2, for a chorus to follow immediately after the bridge or a solo; it\nis not necessary for the verse and prechorus to precede it. Some songs also\nuse material from the chorus as an intro, or 66 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE,\nPRECHORUS begin with an entire chorus. Analogously, the independence of the\npre- chorus is heightened when it can be inserted directly after a solo or\nbridge without the need for a preceding verse (»Baby, It’s You,«\nBacharach/Davis/ Williams 1962; »She’s Not There« Argent 1964; »Downtown,«\nHatch 1964), or when the first verse-prechorus sequence is followed by another\nbefore the chorus is introduced (»She Loves You,« Lennon/McCartney 1963, which\nalso begins with a variation on the chorus). The character of the prechorus,\nhowever, remains the same as that of the take-off and pre-refrain; the dis-\ntance from the I offers variety and produces harmonic instability and ten-\nsion that is subsequently resolved in the chorus. The expansion of the\nA-section up to 26 measures (»Walking In The Rain,« Mann/Weil/Spector 1964,\nwith an internal structure of 8+8+10) apparently creates a situation in which\nthe A-section offers enough variety for the entire song. Accordingly,\nsongwriters would often dispense with the B-section entirely, a decision that\nwas likely also dictated by the customary limitations on song duration at two\nand one-half minutes. Although some songs with fully expanded A-sections still\nadhered to the AABA form, (in ad- dition to »Tell Him« e.g., »You Beat Me To\nThe Punch« (Robinson/White 1962) with 8+7+7 measures; »The First Time«\n(Andrews 1963) with 8+5+4 measures; »Baby Baby I Still Love You«\n(Weil/Titelman 1964) with 8+4+8 measures), an increasing number of songs\nwritten 1963 or later had no bridge (primarily in the US):93 Song V PCh Ch\nForm »He Knows I Love 8 5 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Instr(=V/PCh) – Ch\nHim Too Much« (Goffin/King 1961) »The Beggar That 16 8 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch -\nSolo - V/PCh/Ch Became A King« (Barry/Powers 1962) »Baby, It’s You« 8 9 8\nIntro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Solo(=V) - PCh/Ch (Bacharach/ David/Williams\n1962) »What Do I See In 8 6 4 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Instr(=V) - PCh/Ch\nThe Girl« (Goffin/King 1963) »She Loves You« 8 8 8 Intro(=Ch’) - V/PCh -\nV/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch (Lennon/McCartney 1963) 93 Another very interesting\nexample is »Runaway« (Del Shannon/Crook 1961), a song discussed by Summach\n(2011, 20-21). 67 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Song V PCh Ch\nForm »(Love Is Like A) Heat 8 4 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Inst\n(=V/PCh/Ch) - Wave« V/PCh/Ch - Coda (Holland/Dozier/ Holland 1963) »Be My\nBaby« 8 8 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Inst(=V) - Ch - (Spector/Greenwich/\nBreak – Ch Barry 1963) »Baby I Love You« 8 8 8 Intro - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch -\nInstr(=V) – Ch (Spector/Greenwich/ Barry 1963) »Surf City« 8 5 12 Intro -\nV/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch’ - Outro (Wilson/Berry) »Downtown« 8 4+5 6+4\nV/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Instr(=V) - PCh/Ch (Hatch 1964) »Don’t Worry Baby« 8 4 9\nV/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Instr(=V) - V/PCh/Ch (Wilson/Christian 1964) »The Girl’s\nAlright 8 8 8 V/PCh/Ch - V/PCh/Ch - Solo - V/PCh/Ch With Me«\n(Holland/Kendricks/ Whitfield 1964) Table 13: Songs that follow the\nverse/prechorus/chorus-form This development can also be demonstrated\nquantitatively through an analysis of the No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.\nWhile in 1964 52% of all No. 1 songs had an AABA form and only 9% were\nconstructed from verses, prechoruses, and choruses, the share of hit songs\nwith prechoruses in sub- sequent years climbs rapidly as AABA declines.94 1960\n1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1968 AABA 35 % 30 % 40 % 52 % 26 % 19 % 15 % V/PC/C\n0% 5% 5% 9% 22 % 19 % 20 % n=20 n=20 n=20 n=23 n=27 n=27 n=20 Table 14: Share\nof AABA and verse/prechorus/chorus forms among No. 1 hits of the 1960s Just as\nwith bridges within verse/chorus songs, country music songwriters started to\nuse prechoruses many years later, in the pop-oriented »Country- politan« style\naround 1980 (cf. Neal 2013, 339). Examples are Dottie West’s 94 Purely\ninstrumental titles were not considered in this analysis. If fewer than 20\nsongs reached the top-position in a given year, then the top-placing songs on\nthe Billboard Year End Charts were included in order to achieve a sample size\nof at least 20. 68 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS »A Lesson In\nLeavin’« (Goodrum/Maher 1979) or Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s »Islands In\nThe Stream« (1983)—notably written by the Bee Gees. Lynn Anderson’s 1970\ncrossover hit »Rose Garden« (South 1969) preceded this trend by 10 years. 6.\nRenaissance and decline of the AABA While the AABA form did away with itself\nin the United States, as its A-section mushroomed and spawned new formal\ncomponents, it remained the go-to form in England, usually in its classic\n32-bar manifestation, for a few years longer. This state of affairs is\nreflected in the »British Invasion« of the Billboard-Charts in 1964/1965 (see\nTable 14 and Figure 2 on p. 73, which shows that AABA forms peaked in 1964).\nAll seven number one hits from 1965 with an AABA form came from British bands.\nEven in light of the fact that the Beatles’ early live repertoire included a\nlarge proportion of covers of AABA songs95, it is remarkable just how much\nJohn Lennon and Paul McCartney relied on this formal model in their own\ncomposi- tions for years to come. Although the early Beatles had at least 54\nsongs based on 12-bar blues formats in their repertoire according to Everett\n(2001, 54), there were only two such songs published by Lennon/McCartney\nthrough 1964, and those used the 12-bar blues form in the context of a larger\nAABA form (»You Can’t Do That« and »Can’t Buy Me Love,« both 1964). According\nto Fitz- gerald (1996, 42), 76% of the 34 US Top 40 hits by Lennon/McCartney\npublished from 1963-66 used an AABA form (the remaining 24% used a\nverse/chorus form). These numbers offer convincing evidence for the influence,\nand corresponding ambition, that Lennon himself acknowledged when he said,\n»Paul and I wanted to be the Goffin and King of England« (quoted by Inglis\n2003, 221). In fact, Lennon/McCartney used the AABA form much more frequently\nthan Goffin/King (54%) or Barry/Greenwich (47%) did during the same period\n(Fitzgerald 1996, 42). Our own analysis of all the Beatles’ compositions\npublished through 1966 95 These included, for example, songs by Leiber/Stoller\n(»Kansas City,« »Young Blood«), Goffin/King (»Don’t Ever Change,« »Take Good\nCare Of My Baby,« »Chains,« »Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow«), Felice and\nBoudelaux Bryant (»All I Have To Do Is Dream,« »Raining In My Heart«), Buddy\nHolly (»Crying, Waiting, Hoping,« »Everyday«), and Tin Pan Alley era\ncompositions (»Red Sails In The Sunset,« »Ain’t She Sweet,« »Over The\nRainbow,« »Till There Was You«). According to Everett (2001,50), at least 46\nof the songs the Beatles covered be- fore 1960 included a contrasting bridge\nthat ended on the V. Everett (ibid., 86- 90) and Laing (2009, 27-32) offer\ninventories of the pre-1960 and pre-1962 Beatles repertoires respectively. 69\nRALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD leads to a similar conclusion,\nalthough it is also clear that the AABA form be- came less important for the\nBeatles over time:96 AABA AAA Verse/chorus Other forms 1963 (22 Songs) 73 % 0%\n14 % 14 % 1964 (24 Songs) 67 % 0% 29 % 4% 1965 (29 Songs) 48 % 14 % 31 % 7%\n1966 (16 Songs) 50 % 13 % 31 % 6% Table 15: Formal models of all Beatles’\ncompositions officially published between 1963 and 1966 This dynamic was\nreversed in the case of the Rolling Stones. Although they were more influenced\nby the blues than the Beatles, a majority of the early Jagger/Richards\ncompositions functions according to the AABA principle. How- ever, the Rolling\nStones did not release recordings of these songs. Instead, they passed most of\ntheir AABA songs to other artists97, and the early repertoire of the band\nconsisted almost entirely of blues and verse/chorus forms98, while such songs\nwere in constant rotation in the Beatles’ live sets, but did not appear among\ntheir compositions. The song »I Wanna Be Your Man,« which Lennon/McCartney\nhanded off to the Rolling Stones in 1963, is not coinci- dentally one of the\nfew early Beatles songs without a middle eight.99 AABA 96 For deeper analysis\nof the form of Beatles songs and their relationship to Brill Building pop, see\nFitzgerald 1996 and Everett 2001 (primarily 48-51). 97 »It Should Be You« and\n»Will You Be My Lover Tonight« were interpreted by George Bean, »Shang A Doo\nLang« by Adrienne Posta, »So Much In Love« by The Mighty Avengers, »Give Me\nYour Hand« by Teddy Green, and »That Girl Belongs To Yesterday« by Gene Pitney\n(all 1964). »We Were Falling In Love,« »We’re Wasting Time,« »(Walkin’ Thru\nThe) Sleepy City« »I’d Much Rather Be With The Boys« and the Bill Wyman-penned\n»Goodbye Girl,« which all follow the AABA form, remained unpublished.\n»Congratulations« (Jagger/Richards 1964) is an AABA song if one focuses on\nharmony and melody. Its handling of the lyrics, however, is very untypical as\nA1 und A2 do not include the song’s title whereas A3 does hardly anything but\nrepeat it as if it was a chorus. 98 Thus, their recording of one of the few\nChicago blues numbers with a bridge, Muddy Waters’ »I Just Want To Make Love\nTo You« (Dixon 1954) is all the more remarkable due to the fact that the\nStones standardized the A-sections and moved the solo to a second iteration of\nthe B-section after the completion of the entire form, thus rendering it\nentirely in an AABA BA form. 99 In light of this, the following rumor about\nthe origin of this cover, peddled by Miles/Badman (2001, 107), is curious:\nAfter the two bands ran into one another coincidentally, Lennon and McCartney\nsaid they would give the Rolling Stones a song: »There was only one problem:\nthe song didn’t have a middle eight. After a quick conference John and Paul\ntold them that if they really liked the song, they would finish it off for\nthem. They disappeared into a side room and reap- peared a few minutes later.\n›Forget something?‹ asked Bill Wyman. ›No,‹ said 70 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS,\nBRIDGE, PRECHORUS compositions by Jagger/Richards would not find their way\nonto Rolling Stones records until 1966 (e.g. »I Am Waiting,« »Stupid Girl,«\nand »Mothers Little Helper,« all by Jagger/Richards). Rolling Stones AABA AAA\nVerse/chorus Other forms 1963-1967 15 % 48 % 27% 10% (60 Songs) Table 16:\nFormal models used in 60 Rolling Stones originals released between 1963 and\nearly 1967 Thus, Jagger and Richards apparently connected AABA with a musical\ntradi- tion with which they consciously sought to avoid associating their own\nband at first (which did not stop them from composing such music for others):\n»We wrote loads of airy-fairy silly love songs for chicks and stuff that\ndidn’t take off. We’d give them to Andrew [Loog Oldham, Manager] and, amazing\nto us, he got most of them recorded by other artists. Mick and I refused to\nput this crap we were writing with the Stones. We’d have been laughed out of\nthe goddamn room« (Richards 2010, 143). This musical difference between the\nBeatles and the Rolling Stones, which is so apparent even at the level of\nform, can also be observed between other English bands of the era: The pop-\noriented bands used the AABA form frequently in covers, their own\ncompositions, and works by other songwriters100, while The Who and more Rhythm\n& Blues-oriented groups like the Yardbirds, the Animals, and the Kinks\nlargely, though not entirely, avoided that model.101 They saw in the blues\nsomething that would set them Paul. ›We’ve just finished the middle eight.‹«\nIt is not known whether the Rolling Stones intentionally redacted the bridge\n(and the Beatles followed suit on their own recording) or there was never any\nbridge to begin with (or the en- tire story is a fabrication). 100 AABA forms\ncan be found in: Freddie & The Dreamers (»I’m Telling You Now,« Garrity/Murray\n1964, »I Understand (Just How You Feel),« Best 1953); Gerry & The Pacemakers\n(»How Do You Do It« and »I Like It,« both Murray 1963; »Ferry Cross The\nMersey« and »I’m The One,« Marsden 1964), Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas (»Bad\nTo Me,« »I’ll Keep You Satisfied« (both Lennon/McCartney 1963); »From A\nWindow« (Lennon/McCartney 1964), »Little Children,« McFarland/ Shuman 1964),\nDave Clark Five (»Can’t You See She’s Mine,« Clark/Smith 1964), Herman’s\nHermits (»I’m Into Something Good,« Goffin/King 1964; »Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A\nLovely Daughter,« Peacock 1963), Peter & Gordon (»A World Without Love,«\nLennon/McCartney 1964), Searchers (»When You Walk In The Room,« De Shannon\n1964), Hollies (»Yes I Will,« Goffin/Titelman 1965). 101 The following songs\nare some of those that follow the AABA form: Yardbirds: »I Ain’t Got You«\n(Carter 1964); Animals: »Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood«\n(Benjamin/Caldwell/Marcus 1965), The Kinks: »I Took My Baby Home« and 71 RALF\nVON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD apart from the pop-mainstream of the\ntime. »We’d had a diet of crooners. Y’know, good singers, but their singles\nwere exactly two minutes with a middle eight, it was really kitsch. [...] I\nmean and even people like Tommy Steele and Cliff Richards were just poor\npastiches of the real thing, y’know, it just didn’t, do it for me [...]«\n(Yardbirds Guitarist and -Bassist Chris Dreja in Priestley 2010, 28 min 23\nsec).102 The AABA form was also encumbered with negative connotations in the\nfolk revival of the ‘50s and ‘60s in the United States, where it was consid-\nered taboo. Apparently, the AABA signified a mass-produced commercial\nentertainment commodity and thus vitiated the claim to authenticity that they\nfelt obligated to uphold. Instead, they wrote songs in the tradition of\nnarrative ballads, blues, and early country in the AAA or »simple verse«\nform.103 The forms used by Bob Dylan between 1961 and 1964, for instance, give\nthe impression that even verse/chorus forms must have been scorned as too\ncommercial, since he often wrote refrain lines within the verse, but never\nindependent choruses. Not until 1965, when he broke another taboo by\nperforming with an electric guitar and a rock combo, did Dylan begin to write\nverse/chorus songs (»Mr. Tambourine Man,« »Like A Rolling Stone,« »Tombstone\nBlues,« »Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window«).104 Dylan also released his\nfirst song with a kind of bridge in 1965, although it appears in an AAABAAA\nform that hardly offers the faintest echo of Tin Pan Alley (»Ballad Of a Thin\nMan«). »Stop Your Sobbing« (both Davies 1964). The Kinks’ »Lola« (1970)\nstresses the form to its limits with its irregular verse/refrain units and\nthree sections competing for being »the« bridge. The Who’s songs were quite\nexperimental in their formal structure, even on their debut album.\nNevertheless, »The Kids Are Alright« and »La La La Lies« (Townshend 1965)\nadhere to the AABA schema, whereas »Instant Party (Circles)« (Townshend 1966)\nstarts off with AABA but goes into a completely different direction\nafterwards. 102 The original quote, in English, was obscured by the overdubbed\nGerman translation and impossible to transcribe accurately. 103 The Brothers\nFour broke the same taboo with their No. 2 hit, »Greenfields«\n(Gilkyson/Dehr/Miller 1959). 104 The Witmark Demos, however, include the song\n»Farewell« (1963) which cleary features a chorus (thanks to Franklin Bruno for\npointing this out). The verses of »A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall« (1963), »It\nAin’t Me Babe,« and »The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll« (both 1964) include\nlonger refrain sections consisting of up to four lines but we would not\nconsider them independent from the over- arching structure. 72 AABA, REFRAIN,\nCHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Bob Dylan AABA AAA Verse/chorus Other forms\n1962-1967 4% 81 % 10 % 5% 84 Songs Table 17: Formal models in 84 compositions\nby Bob Dylan, 1962-1967 By 1966 at the latest, the AABA form no longer\ndominated pop-music, and its role in rock was even more diminished.\nNevertheless, Lennon and McCartney favored it for slower pieces during their\nentire career with the Beatles and beyond, e.g., in »I Will« and »Hey Jude«\n(both 1968), »The Long And Winding Road« (1970), »Imagine« (Lennon 1971) or\n»My Love« (McCartney 1973). A few isolated cases can also be observed in the\ntwilight of the Brill Building era in the songs of the Monkees, a creation of\nthe Brill Building mogul Don Kirshner, but even among Monkees songs they are\nthe exception (»Pleasant Valley Sunday,« Goffin/King 1967). In the ensuing\nyears, songs in the AABA form would occasionally reach number one on the\nBillboard charts105, but the verse/chorus form (with or without a bridge) was\nnow clearly the norm (cf. Summach 2011, 24).106 Figure 2: Proportion of AABA\nand verse/chorus forms among No. 1 Hits on the Billboard Top 100, 1952 - 1982\n(n=342) 105 e.g., »Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head« (David/Bacharach 1969),\nSammy Davis Jr.s »The Candy Man« (Bricusse/Newley 1971), Michael Jackson’s\n»Ben« (Black/Scharf 1972) or Billy Swans »I Can Help« (Swan 1974). 106 It is\nworth noting that »San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair),«\nwritten by John Phillips in 1967 to promote the Monterey festival, which\nseemed, at least to outsiders, to be an anthem of the hippie movement (and\nstill does), was thoroughly atypical. By 1967, its AABA’ form was an\nanachronis- tic element unusual for the music of the psychedelic scene in\nCalifornia, which sought to flout convention, had ideological roots in the\nfolk movement, and was characterized by musical (and social) experimentation.\n73 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD The fact that the AABA form was\nno longer the common currency of the pop music world in the late 1960s is also\nreflected in the fact that songwriters began to use it with conscious ironic,\nnostalgic, or parodistic intent. Thus, at least for insiders, it now carried\nconnotations that it had not yet had at the time it was most widely used. As\nearly as 1966, the New Vaudeville Band scored a hit with the music hall\npastiche »Winchester Cathedral« (Stephens), which used the AABA form in a\nnostalgic copy of an older style. The 20s pastiche »Honey Pie«\n(Lennon/McCartney 1968) goes so far as to prepend an introductory verse to the\nAABA form, thus accurately copying the style. The AABA form, ironically\ndisrupted as it is, is also an essential element of Frank Zappa’s Doo Wop\nparody »Fountain of Love« (Zappa/ Collins 1968), setting the scene along with\nthe genre-typical lyrics and chord progressions. Bob Dylan could hardly have\nshocked his audience in the late 1960s more than by playing country songs with\nthe form and genre markers the were so hated by the counterculture (»I’ll Be\nYour Baby Tonight« 1968, and »Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You« 1969) or\nTin Pan Alley-Standards (»Blue Moon,« Rodgers/Hart 1935, on Self Portrait\n1970). The Rolling Stones’ »100 Years Ago« (Jagger/Richards 1973) lives up to\nits title by using an AABA BA-Form in the first part, followed by other parts\n(in- cluding two jam-like sections) representing the presence, thus forming a\nkind of suite-form very unusual for the band. ABBA’s Billy Vaughn-pastiche »I\nDo I Do I Do« (Andersson/Anderson/Ulvaeus 1975) is a further example for a\nretrospective use of the AABA form. Punk and new wave musicians also used the\nAABA form (or hinted at it) to subvert norms, reaching for an older form to\nexpress their opposition to the musical trends of the times. In fact, this\noccurred precisely as AABA be- came unequivocally passé (1976 was the first\nyear in which no No. 1 hit on the billboard charts followed an AABA form).\nWhile the AABA form and the bridges that emerged from them were not used in\nHard Rock, Progressive Rock, or Disco, they were perfectly suited for the\nself-consciously simple songs of the Ramones (»Blitzkrieg Bop,« Dee Dee und\nTommy Ramone 1976; »I Wanna Be Well,« Joey Ramone 1977), the Sex Pistols (»God\nSave The Queen,« Cook/Jones/Matlock/Rotten 1977) or those Blondie songs that\nevoke the Girl Group era (»(I’m Always Touched) By Your Presence Dear,«\nValentine 1978; »Sunday Girl,« Stein 1979107). Verse/chorus forms with a\nbridge are also more common in punk. In the first British punk single, »New\nRose« by the Damned (James 1976), the form, as well as the introductory 107\nCf. also Blondie’s cover versions of the AABA-songs »I’m Gonna Love You Too«\n(1978, orig. Mauldin/Petty/Sullivan 1958), »Denis« (1978, orig. »Denise,«\nLevenson 1963) and »Out In The Streets« (1999, orig. Greenwich/Barry 1965). 74\nAABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS quote from »Leader Of The Pack« by\nthe Shangri-Las (1964) and the cover of »Help!« on the B-side were clear\nreferences to the music of the 1960s. The Boys’ »First Time« (Plain 1977) and\nThe Ramones’ »53rd And 3rd« (Dee Dee Ramone 1976) also use a verse/chorus form\nwith a bridge. The disco song »December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)«\n(Gaudio/Parker 1975) by the Four Seasons uses a variation of the AABA form\nwhich other- wise seldom appeared in disco. Expanded by a C-section, this form\nwas not meant to subvert norms, but rather served an additional semantic\nvessel which, in combination with the more explicit reference to an earlier\ntime in the lyrics, imparts a sense of nostalgia for the early 1960s. There\nwas apparently another AABA revival in 1980, when three songs in this form led\nthe Billboard Hot 100. All three, Queen’s »Crazy Little Thing Called Love«\n(Mercury), Billy Joel’s »It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me« and John Lennon’s\n»(Just Like) Starting Over« make clear reference to the music of the 1950s\nwith their echoes of Rockabilly and Doo Wop. These and later exponents of the\nAABA form108 can sometimes be inter- preted as conscious appropriations of an\noutdated form. Their analyses should investigate the motives and messages\ncontained in such appropria- tions (quotation, parody, nostalgia, homage,\nsubversion of norms, etc...). In other songs however, especially in those by\ntypical singer-songwriters, AABA is simply one template in their toolbox109\n(cf. Braheny 2006, 88). 7. And then? A diversity of forms Since the reign of\nAABA came to a close, no other standard form has been as dominant as AABA was\nfor four decades. 108 e.g., Bruce Springsteen (»Fire« 1978, »If I Should Fall\nBehind,« 1992, »Streets Of Philadelphia,« 1994), Tom Waits (»Singapore« and\n»Clap Hands,« both 1985), Bob Dylan (»Make You Feel My Love,« 1997, »Floater\n(Too Much To Ask)« and »Bye And Bye,« both 2001), Adam Green (»Bluebirds,«\n2003), Ron Sexsmith (»Tomorrow In Her Eyes« and »For The Driver,« both 2004,\n»Nowadays,« 2011), David Bowie (»Seven,« Bowie/Gabrels 1999) and more recently\nMagnetic Fields: »California Girls« (Merritt 2008; which makes formal and\nlyrical refer- ence to the Beach Boys-era); Vampire Weekend: »Holiday«\n(Baio/Thomson/ Koenig/Batmanglij 2010); The Black Keys: »Everlasting Light«\n(Auerbach/ Carney 2010); Those Darlins’ »Ain’t Afraid,« 2014) and Nina\nPersson’s »Burning Bridges For Fuel,« »Jungle,« »Forgot To Tell You,« and\narguably, »The Grand Destruction Game« (all Johnson/Persson/Larson 2014). 109\nIt may also be used by bands rooting in jazz tradition, cf. Blood, Sweat &\nTears’ funky »Nuclear Blues« (Clayton-Thomas 1980). 75 RALF VON APPEN AND\nMARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD Verses and choruses of varying length, number, and\nsequence now form the backbone of most songs. The vocal intros that appear\nsporadically beg the question of the extent to which the influence of the Tin\nPan Alley verse may still be felt; gospel preludes or the lyrical vamps of Doo\nWop are other potential models for such intros.110 At this stage, songwriters\ncan choose a combination of various other formal elements, such as\nprechoruses, bridges—which can now be instrumental as well111—and solos,\nwithout necessarily using them in their conventional position within the\nform.112 Accordingly, there was liberal experimentation with formal elements.\nThe prechorus, for instance, sometimes appears after two consecutive verses\nABBA’s »Ring Ring« (Ulvaeus/Anderson/Andersson/Sedaka 1973); Oasis’\n»Wonderwall« (Gallagher 1995) and sometimes not until the second verse/chorus\ncombination (»I Can See For Miles,« Townshend 1967). Other songs skip the\nprechorus in between the final verse and chorus (»Your Good Thing (Is About To\nEnd),« Hayes/Porter 1966; »School’s Out,« Cooper/ Bruce/Buxton/Dunaway/Smith\n1972) or link two choruses, omitting a third verse (ABBA’s »Voulez-Vous,«\nAndersson/Ulvaeus 1979). More often it im- mediately follows a solo or bridge\n(»I’m A Believer,« Diamond 1966; »Fool On The Hill,« Lennon/McCartney 1967).\nThere are also songs with two dif- ferent prechoruses (Lou Christie’s\n»Lightnin’ Strikes,« Christie/Herbert 1965) as well as songs that begin with\nthe prechorus (following an »instru- 110 e.g., »I Do« (Pauling 1954), »Shop\nAround« (Gordy/Robinson 1960), »That Child Is Really Wild« (Gordy/Robinson\n1960), »Itsy Bity, Pity Love« (Bradford/Wylie 1960), »Take Good Care Of My\nBaby« (Goffin/King 1961), »Twistin’ Postman« (Bateman/Holland/Stevenson 1961),\n»It Might As Well Rain Until September« and »Keep Your Hands Off My Baby«\n(both Goffin/King 1962), »My Boyfriend’s Back« (Feldman/Goldstein/Gottehrer\n1963), »If I Fell« (Lennon/McCartney 1964). 111 Instrumental bridges were\nespecially popular in 1960s’ soul music, an interest- ing example being\n»Respect«: Otis Redding’s original 1965 recording has a bridge with vocals,\nwhereas Aretha Franklin’s 1967 recording features a saxo- phone solo, using\nthe chords from the prechorus of the recent Sam and Dave hit »When Something\nIs Wrong With My Baby« (Hayes/Porter 1967) as harmonic background; further\nexamples are »In The Midnight Hour« (Cropper/Pickett 1965) and »Knock On Wood«\n(Cropper/Floyd 1966). 112 Zak (2008) examines the trend toward songs of »epic«\nlength and »episodic« structure beginning after 1965 and becoming common in\nthe 1970s. This can be observed in the music of hard rock bands (Led Zeppelin,\nQueen), singer/ songwriters (Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel) and progressive\nrock groups (Gene- sis, Yes). Spicer (2004) cites examples of pieces in\nvarious styles that have a »cumulative« structure. Osborn (2010) deals with\nthe trend, common since 2000 in »Post-Rock,« »Art-Rock,« »Math-Metal« and\n»Neo-Prog,« of ending songs with a part that does not contain any material\nfrom the verse or chorus as well as »through-composing« songs (without\nrepetition of any material). 76 AABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS\nmental verse« as an intro) (Diana Ross’ »Love Child,« Taylor/Wilson/\nSawyer/Richards 1968). Covach’s claim that the music of the 1970s made more\nfrequent use of verse/chorus-models with bridges (Covach 2005, 75) at least\nwith regard to the top-ranking Billboard singles, does not hold up to closer\nscrutiny. Of a sample of 121 No. 1 hits from the years 1970-1978, 67 do follow\nthe verse/chorus model, but only 12 of those include a bridge, and only 22\nhave a prechorus. In the mid 1960s, songwriters pursued original and\ninnovative new for- mal structures at Motown, where the AABA form was never\nvery popular: Brian Holland/Lamont Dozier/Eddie Holland and William Stevenson\ndid not compose a single song in this form that placed on the charts between\n1963 and 1966 (when AABA enjoyed a renaissance in the music of the Beatles),\nwhile Smokey Robinson used it in about a quarter of his hits during the same\nperiod.113 Instead of relying on AABA, these songwriters experimented with\nnumerous different forms that cannot be categorized within a fixed schema: In\nThe Supremes’ hit »You Keep Me Hanging On« (Holland/Dozier/Holland 1966), the\nchorus appears in three variations: At the beginning of the song and in the\nfirst repetition, it is 12 measures long. In the second repetition it is eight\nmeasures long, and in the third it extends to 16 measures with new lyrics. The\nprechorus only follows the first and third verses; it is omitted from the\nsecond iteration. In »Come See About Me« (Holland/Dozier/ Holland 1964), also\nperformed by the Supremes, the prechorus is the long- est formal section at 12\nmeasures. Martha & The Vandellas’ »Dancing In The Street« (Stevenson/Gaye/\nHunter 1964) begins with a brief introduction followed by a verse (A=8+6\nmeasures). The shift from the I to the IV suggests a prechorus (B) or a blues\nderivative. Instead, after four measures the song returns to the verse vamp\nfor another four measures (A’), which then ends with the title line. This is\nfollowed by an eight measure part with increased harmonic density that could\nbe heard as the chorus (C), however the title line does not return until after\nthis part, when the song has returned to the verse vamp (A’’). The entire form\nis then repeated identically. Overall, this creates a sense of fluid,\ncontinuous motion that supports the lyrical theme of dance. 113 Fitzgerald\n(2007, 122f.) compiled statistics that confirm that only twelve per- cent of\nthe Holland/Dozier/Holland songs contain a bridge. However, Brian Holland and\nMickey Stevenson were partly responsible for the curious form of the\nMarvelette’s song »Playboy« (B. Holland/Bateman/Horton/Stevenson 1962): Chorus\n— AABA — Chorus — BA — Chorus, in which the A-section is unusually subdivided\ninto sections of 4 and 6 measures. 77 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-\nHAUENSCHILD »Stop! In The Name Of Love« (Holland/Dozier/Holland 1965) follows\na similarly unconventional form: After an eight-measure verse (A), which ends\non the V, a second verse (A’) seems to follow. However, this ostensible second\nverse varies the harmony and then flows into another four-measure section (B),\nover which the refrain line »Think it over« is repeated. Subse- quently, the\ntitle-line returns and is repeated over the eight-measure section (C), which\nis followed once again by the refrain, »Think it over« (B). After repeating\nthis entire sequence once identically, the song ends with another verse (A),\nwhich flows directly into a chorus, omitting the A’- and B- sections. »You\nCan’t Hurry Love« (Holland/Dozier/Holland 1966) by the Supremes begins with a\nverse (A) and a chorus (B) which is harmonically identical to the verse.\nInstead of a second verse, the 16-bar section that follows already has a\nbridge-like character (C), beginning on the iii and ending, like many other\nbridges, on V7. This combination of chorus and bridge is then repeated once\nmore before the verse section (A) reappears, this time not for eight measures\nas previously but for a tension-building 24 measures, during which the\nband—seemingly unable to endure the tension—begins to play the accompaniment\nto the chorus after just eight-bars, thus acting out the lyric, »I keep on\nwaiting, anticipating« just as the bass player anticipates many chord changes\nby half a bar throughout the song. After 24 measures, the lead vocals finally\njoin the band and reintroduce the by now long- anticipated chorus lyrics to\nend the song. This is a prime example of an instance in which song form\nbecomes a vessel for semantic content. In addition to these unique forms,\nother Motown songwriters developed formal models that would later become very\ninfluential: In songs like The Miracles’ »Mickey’s Monkey«\n(Holland/Dozier/Holland 1963) and »Going To A Go-Go«\n(Robinson/Moore/Tarplin/Rogers 1965),« Jr. Walker & The All Stars’ »Shot Gun«\n(DeWalt 1965) as well as Stevie Wonder’s »Uptight (Every- thing’s Alright)«\n(Cosby/Moy/Wonder 1966), the form can no longer be discerned based on the\nharmony, because the vamps or riffs continue through the entire song without\nharmonic change. The formal sections of such songs are now a result of changes\nin the (background) vocals between verse-like sections and sections in which\nthe title lyric is chanted repeat- edly. Soli or short breaks can also serve\nto delineate formal sections: »Going To A Go-Go«\n(Robinson/Moore/Tarplin/Rogers 1965) Intro Ch V1 Ch Break Ch V2 Ch Break Solo\nBreak Ch V3 Ch Break Ch 4+4 4 8 4 4 4 8 4 4 8 4 4 8 4 4 8 (fade) 78 AABA,\nREFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Verse and chorus-like sections appear in\nthese songs in varying lengths and sequences, so that the form appears to be\nimprovised, varied, fluid, and unpredictable. The songwriters manage to ensure\nthat the effect is not dis- orienting, however, by consciously keeping the\ndifferences between the sections minimal. The song digs in and sits on the\nharmonic »zero-level,« a move that may have as its model John Lee Hooker’s\nboogies (e.g., »Boogie Chillen«) or various forms of pre-war country blues.114\nThis formal model in which the individual sections are no longer marked by\nharmonic changes—genealogically fully distinct from AABA—served as a\nfoundation for the further development of various dance-oriented styles, from\nfunk and dub to disco and hip hop to Electronic Dance Music. Thus, it should\nalso be viewed as a precursor to the track form, in which concepts like verse\nand chorus often have no meaningful application. In the track form, the only\nvariations over time that mark the form occur in the vocals or through the\naddition or removal of individual »tracks« and other textural changes. This\nmodel, however, has left few traces in the mainstream charts.115 Songwriters\nwho seek commercial success still cannot afford to dispense with the chorus.\nTwo choruses are even better: In recent years, we see a trend toward following\nthe chorus with a discrete post-chorus that incorporates the title hook\nmultiple times as harmonic tension decreases (e.g., Rihanna’s »Umbrella,«\nJay-Z/Harrell/Nash/Stewart 2007; Lady Gaga’s »Pokerface,« Germanotta/Khayat\n2008; Beyoncé’s »Halo,« Bogart/ Knowles/Tedder 2009; Rihanna’s »Diamonds,«\nFurler/Levin/Eriksen/ Hermansen 2012; Katy Perry’s »Roar,«\nPerry/Gottwald/Martin/McKee/ Walter 2013; Clean Bandit’s »Rather Be,«\nPatterson/Marshall/Napier 2014).116 114 e.g. Charley Patton’s »Mississippi\nBoweavil Blues« (1929) or Robert Johnson’s »Preaching Blues (Up Jumped The\nDevil)« (1936). 115 Among those songs in (proto-)»track form« that did reach\nnumber one on the Billboard charts were: »Tighten Up« (Bell/Buttier 1967),\n»Thank You (Fallettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)« (Stone 1969), »I’ll Take You There«\n(Bell 1972), »Papa Was A Rolling Stone« (Whitfield/Strong 1972). »Disco Lady«\n(Scales/ Vance/Davis 1976), »Le Freak« (Edwards/Rodgers 1978), »Miss You«\n(Jagger/ Richards 1978; with a contrasting bridge) or, more recently »I Gotta\nFeeling,« Adams/Pineda/Gomez/Ferguson/Guetta/Rieserer 2009). 116 When this\ntrend began is a matter for further investigation. Potential models with two-\npart choruses might be the Motown songs »I Heard It Through The Grapevine«\n(Whitfield/Strong 1967), »I Want You Back« (Gordy/Perren/Mizell/ Richards\n1969) and »ABC« the same, 1970) as well as »Friday On My Mind« (Young/Vanda\n1966), »Summer In The City« (Sebastian/Boone 1966) and »Born To Be Wild«\n(Bonfire 1968). »Sheena Is A Punk Rocker« (Joey Ramone 1977) features a post-\nchorus as well. 79 RALF VON APPEN AND MARKUS FREI-HAUENSCHILD 8. Conclusion\nOur investigation has shown how critical a historical analysis of various for-\nmal models is to the development of a terminology that can be applied to\nscholarly study of popular song. In order to deal with the current termino-\nlogical confusion in this field, it is necessary to study its genesis.\nScholars who wish to use these terms without exacerbating confusion must give\ncare- ful consideration given to their historical context as well as their\ncontempo- rary applications. Furthermore, it has become clear that an\nawareness of what is common and what is exceptional in a given era is a\ncritical prerequi- site to analyzing any specific song. Only with this\nbackground is it possible to interpret song-forms semantically and evaluate\ntheir cultural meaning and significance in the context of the time in which\nthey originated. The examination and description of form is not a box to be\nperfunctorily ticked in the analysis of popular music, but a rewarding jumping\noff-point for musicological as well as cultural inquiry. For example, one\nmight seek the origins of the apparently heightened need to communicate that\nled to the subdivision and expansion of the A-line into an A-section in order\nto ac- commodate more lyrics in the verse. 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Pearl Harbor Jazz: Changes in Popular Music\nin the Early 1940s. Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi. Wald, Elijah\n(2004). Escaping The Delta. Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues. New\nYork: Amistad. Wald, Elijah (2009). How The Beatles Destroyed Rock’n’Roll. An\nAlternative His- tory of American Popular Music. Oxford, New York: Oxford\nUniversity Press. Zak, Albin (2008). »Rock and Roll Rhapsody. Pop Epics of the\n1970s.« In: Expression in Pop-Rock Music. Critical and Analytical Essays. Ed.\nWalter Everett. New York, London: Routledge (2nd ed.), S. 345-360. 82 AABA,\nREFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS Film cited Priestley, Philip (2010).\nBritish Blues Explosion. Als in England der Rock ausbrach [documentary, 59\nmin.]. Broadcast on arte on September 12 at 5:00 AM. Abstract This paper deals\nwith different dimensions of the formal construction of songs in 20th century\npopular music. First, it proposes that the form of songs is not only an\nobligatory starting point for analysis but is actually itself a worthwhile\nobject of interpretation. It explains how the analysis of the formal song\nstructure can pro- duce meaningful insights on a semantic, symbolic, and\nfunctional level. Secondly, the authors provide a critical discussion on the\nuse of prevalent terms such as cho- rus, refrain, verse, bridge, etc. They\nshow that a study of the historical evolution both of constituent song parts,\nand of song forms in general, is necessary to over- come the internal\ncontradictions and incompatibilities of the current terminology. This approach\nis the center of this paper. It refers to the authors’ analysis of c. 3000\nsongs spanning the whole 20th century with a focus on the decisive years 1920\nto 1970. Illustrating the results with a large number of examples, the authors\ntrace the development of the AABA-form, various verse/chorus-forms, the\nevolution of the prechorus and various other song parts, and song form models.\nThe findings are supported by statistical data based on the US Billboard Top\n100, and show the prevalence of certain models as well as specific trends in\nhistoric change. Finally, the paper shows that the awareness of formal\nconventions and particulari- ties can be an essential pre-condition for the\nanalysis of popular music’s cultural meanings. 83\n\nRelated Papers\n\nAABA, REFRAIN, CHORUS, BRIDGE, PRECHORUS —SONGFORMEN UND IHRE HISTORISCHE\nENTWICKLUNG\n\nBy Ralf von Appen and Markus Frei-Hauenschild\n\n“Form in Rock Music: A Primer,” in Engaging Music: Essays in Music Analysis,\ned. D. Stein (Oxford University Press, 2005), 65-76.\n\nBy John Covach\n\nGambling with Chromaticism? Extra-Diatonic Melodic Expression in the Songs of\nIrving Berlin\n\nBy David Carson Berry\n\n“Leiber and Stoller, the Coasters, and the ‘Dramatic AABA’ Form,” in Sounding\nOut Pop: Analytical Essays in Rock Music, ed. Mark Spicer and John Covach\n(University of Michigan Press, 2010), 1-17.\n\nBy John Covach\n\nAnalysing Popular Music. Madonna's »Hung Up« (Ralf von Appen / André Doehring)\n\nBy Ralf von Appen\n\n#### Log In\n\nSign Up with Apple\n\nor\n\nor reset password\n\nNeed an account? 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Strong lyrical ideas engage the listener's imagination and can be as exciting as watching a movie, for example:", "You were handsome You were pretty Queen of New York City When the band finished playing They howled out for more Sinatra was swinging All the drunks they were singing We kissed on a corner Then danced through the night", "It is often a good idea to write your lyric as you progress through the song. If you usually hum or 'la la la' along to a strummed guitar, you will find that improvising words or even just vowel sounds can be very helpful in starting your lyric off. It will give you a sense of the vowel and consonant sounds that could fit with your melody, and give you a head start for writing your actual lyric.", "Justin Hayward 'Nights In White Satin' for The Moody Blues was inspired by a girlfriend's romantic gift of white satin sheets.", "Richard Hawley For performer and producer Richard Hawley, songwriting is about telling the truth: \"I tend to write stuff that's dying to get out.\"", "Hal David \"When I hear music I hear words, just as I assume the composer hears music when he listens to lyrics.\"", "Often, less is more. Pop lyrics are usually very simple and involve a lot of repetition. You can afford to repeat the central point of your song several times eg, 'Satisfaction' by the Rolling Stones.", "Try to ensure your lyrics make sense. Stick to one tense ie, set the song in the past or the present day, not both at once unless you really know what you're doing!", "Avoid cliché. Nothing will bore your audience more than if they're able to guess what you're going to sing next!", "Your song should make one major point eg, 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me', 'Everybody Hurts'. Complicating your song with multiple meanings will lessen its impact.", "If you constantly struggle writing lyrics, you could always write with someone who specialises in lyric writing. Elton John never writes his own words; Bernie Taupin writes them. They have had a successful writing relationship for decades.", "Andrew Clarke, Merthyr Vale, Wales CF48 4TB I have written some lyrics and a friend has put music to this however, like most song writers they all think it's great! I do believe 3 possibly 4 out of 12 song's written are very good but, looking what to do with them next... We have copy written the lyrics and looking for some body to write the music on paper... any helpers.... Your comments would be appreciated Andrew", "Melissa ,Birmingham Im a huge fan of Green Day and most of my inspiration comes from them. I am 13 years old and i just feel that the only think important in a song is that you connect with the audience, because for example, Billie Joe Armstrong didnt think he was good at singing and he sings his songs to get his ideas into peoples heads and so he feels more close to everyone of his fans.", "samuel, Ghana i write songs because there is a flow from inside, and after which i ask myself \"Was i really the one who wrote such a song as this.\" this makes to understand that the lyrics of your song must be with a tangible point directly relating with your target audience.", "Ben From Normandy Hello, Do not think you are going to write a hit song in a year or so, Lyric writing is something you have to learn over a period of ten years or more. What can look good on paper is not always easy to put music to. if you wrote this following phrase as the first line to your first verse make sure that the important words fall on accented beats of the music (The Downbeat) so when you match the first line of the second verse those accented posistions are matched by equaly important words Example: Seen her put \"SOCKS\" upon a \"ROOSTER\" I stood and \"WATCHED\" his \"RED\" comb \"CURL\" By Highliting important words in your story via very good music, it makes the story sound even better to the listener. Make your second verse match the accented words shown in this example. used with permission from the copyright owners \"An All American Girl\" P.J.Xanadu Music Publishing u.k. (c) Copyright 2006 by J.B. Franklin United Kingdom", "Katherine NJ I like to write songs as much as the next pearson but don't songs also need to show people the greater points of your feelings?Other wise the site is okay!", "Tom Wilkowske, Duluth, MN, USA All in all, this is a fabulous site. One thing about lyrics: they don't always need to be crystal clear. Sometimes ambiguity can give the listener something to chew on (assuming they come back for a second listen). Also: the kernel of a song idea can come at any time; you need to be ready to jot it down or commit it to memory. When you revisit it, you'll see if it still has some staying power.", "jessika/Battle Creek I was in class one day, trying to write a song to leave as an apology on my b/f's voice mail and I was stumped, I've always been able to have my lyrics come right to me, but it just wasnt there today and I searched google and this poped up. And I read through it and it helped so much!!!!! Thanks a bunch", "GARY, ENGLAND I have done a lot of reading lately on the internet and books about lyric writing. An impression I get is that there is a formula of sorts and music publishers will be expecting structure to your lyrics. Seriously aspiring lyricists should study the work of the greats like Jimmy Webb and read up on the craft. Here are a few common bullet points that many of these people are saying; Always write from the heart, ideally from your own experience so the detail isn't phoney. Lyric writing is all about communication so make sure you are getting your point across clearly. Writing about universal experiences or things will touch more people and hopefully make a more popular song. It's OK to say something that's been said before, if it's in a fresh way or maybe adds something fresh to it. Avoid cliches like the plague but a twist to an everyday saying can make a great hook e.g. \"Unbreak My Heart\". Lyrics sound better if written as conversation or a letter. Make sure the listener knows this is a talking voice or a thinking voice telling the story. Include loads of imagery in your lyrics, your aim is to grab and hold the listeners attention which isn't going to happen if you bore them or write in a style that demands too muuch effort to understand or digest. Paint the picture in words. Every word in your lyric is important. Try to use everyday words most people don't have a dictionary to hand when listening to the radio in the car. Lyrics are usually for story telling so the who, what, why and when rule applies. Get to the point/hook pretty quick or the listener will have switched off before you get there. It's great to be able to say \"I just want to express myself and the way I feel\" but if you don't do it in an interesting way then you'll be just talking to yourself. Think about the way you listen to the radio and the way you would react to the self indulgent ramblings of some singer. Most people get stuck after one verse. Writting out your ideas freestyle first can help to structure your lyrics into 2 verses and a bridge or just keep the ideas flowing. And finally, don't forget the power of the re-write. Not even the greatest lyric writers would say they get it right first, second, third or even seventh time.", "Tony, Stoke as far as writing lyrics goes for me i try not to sit there for hours until i get a migrane trying to think of something catchy or meaningful. the truth is if youve got the knack the lyrical ideas will just come natrually to you, and at any given time, for example in a nightclub,out shopping,or in my case even on the golf course, my advice is carry a dictophone everywhere you go so if you suddenly have a flash of inspiration while your out n about you can record your lyrics and then work on them in the studio when you get home.", "Emma Day Birmingham I write lyrics on how i truly feel and thats negative at the moment, since i have had a load of bad stuff happen to me in my past. I write songs from the heart its a bit sad if you write them for know reason. I have a really good voice , but i do need some voice coaching to get it a bit strong. I'm trying to learn the guitar and hopefully learn the piano in the near future. I am trying to get a record deal.", "louise england Hey, I started writting lyrics since i was six, i cant read music but would love too then i could work on the music with my lyrics. Being a songwritter i feel is a natural talent you either have it or you dont. Lyrics are extremely important but i feel you shouldnt have to annotate them they should just flow and be natural. Lyrics are the most important part of the song they bring the emotion to the song and they are the structure of the song. I think nthe advice of this website is good. lou xxx", "Shauna from Crewe i'm in a band as the lead singer and i am expected to write lyrics for the music the guys have made but i find it really difficult! how can i get help ??", "browny, Hednesford I think the 'lyric instruction' is nonesense, and would explain why the industry is current filled up to the hilt in useless bland sound-the-same bands. There is no formula, there is no layout or plan. If you choose to use a plan, everything becomes very predictable. Songwriting for me is a spur of the moment thing, 'n I use whatever arrangement goes best with what I'm writing.", "Matt Golds /Elsenham I write lyrics because I feel happy about them my lyrics are about me, about my experiances how life can be harsh in that I made this comment * With lyrics and poetry you have to look beyond the text", "Candice, London I write although expressing a reaction or a realisation. Instead of setting a developing story or event. This captures the audience because its happening 'as they hear it' giving a sense of emotion 'now'! Trying to Rhyme in a song can be a mistake.. too cliche unless thought through, however try listening to 'Portershead' their lyrics and harmonies are so simple yet strong. Art such a Van Gogh's later works express drematically through the brush marks and colours- put this expression in music!", "Jem To be honest, i have been writing lyrics for a while now, and when i have inspiration i have a new set of lyrics, for example i have a fight with my best mate, and i have a song to show for it. writing lyrics is a hobby and also for me too get my anger out on my guitar. I enjoy making music,and its better when its your own from skratch. it make the lyrics more inspirational and they have more of a meaning.'", "rhiannon andover i am 12 and have a pretty good voice and i was wondering on getting a record deal and if thought up some good songs what do suggest i try?", "Megan Spruce Grove Write about what you know. What you like or love and how you feel about that specic thing. It makes it ten times easier instead of makig it up.", "Rosalind Winton, Bushey, Hertfordshire I am a lyricist though I do write my own melodies as well, apart from two or three fantastic collaborators that I work with I also have three other friends I could not do without - the dictionary, theosaurus and a good rhyming dictionary. I love trying to find the simplest way of saying something and often surprise myself when a song really works. My advice is not to rush it, I like to be alone in the house when I am writing and I try to imagine myself in the situation I am writing about so that the lyrics really do come from my soul. So go on, don't be afraid, if it is something you love to do, then do it! GOOD LUCK.", "Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week About the BBC \| Help \| Terms of Use \| Privacy & Cookies Policy" ] }, "parsed_md": "BBC - Radio 2 - Sold on Song - Songwriting Guides - Writing a song\n\n Skip to main content\n * Text only version of this page\n * Access keys help\n\nThis page has been archived and is no longer updated. Find out more about page\narchiving.\n\n\|\n\nAccessibility help Text only BBC Homepage BBC Music \n \n--- \n\| Full Schedule\| - \n---\|--- \n \nRadio 2\n\nSold on Song\n\nWhat's On\n\nSearch For A Songwriter\n\nSongs A-Z\n\nArtists A-Z\n\nSongwriting Guides\n\nGenres\n\nGlossary\n\nNewsletter \n \n--- \n \nContact Us\n\nLike this page? Send it to a friend! \n \n\|\n\nSongwriting Guides > Writing a song > Lyrics\n\nSongwriting Guides Writing a song\n\nPrint Version\n\nLyrics\n\nA song's lyric are the words that the singer sings. Although often added on as\nan afterthought by newcomers to songwriting, your lyric can be the most\nimportant aspect of your song. Weak words can irritate even the most casual of\nlistener. Strong lyrical ideas engage the listener's imagination and can be as\nexciting as watching a movie, for example:\n\nYou were handsome You were pretty Queen of New York City When the band\nfinished playing They howled out for more Sinatra was swinging All the drunks\nthey were singing We kissed on a corner Then danced through the night\n\nFairytale of New York (The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl)\n\n\| Your song should make one major point. Steve Hillier \n--- \n \nIt is often a good idea to write your lyric as you progress through the song.\nIf you usually hum or 'la la la' along to a strummed guitar, you will find\nthat improvising words or even just vowel sounds can be very helpful in\nstarting your lyric off. It will give you a sense of the vowel and consonant\nsounds that could fit with your melody, and give you a head start for writing\nyour actual lyric.\n\nJustin Hayward 'Nights In White Satin' for The Moody Blues was inspired by a\ngirlfriend's romantic gift of white satin sheets. \n--- \nListen to the interview\| Audio help \n \nRichard Hawley For performer and producer Richard Hawley, songwriting is about\ntelling the truth: \"I tend to write stuff that's dying to get out.\" \n--- \nListen to the interview\| Audio help \n \nHal David \"When I hear music I hear words, just as I assume the composer hears\nmusic when he listens to lyrics.\" \n--- \nListen to the interview\| Audio help \n \nHere are some more ideas to get you started:\n\n * Often, less is more. Pop lyrics are usually very simple and involve a lot of repetition. You can afford to repeat the central point of your song several times eg, 'Satisfaction' by the Rolling Stones.\n * Try to ensure your lyrics make sense. Stick to one tense ie, set the song in the past or the present day, not both at once unless you really know what you're doing!\n * Avoid cliché. Nothing will bore your audience more than if they're able to guess what you're going to sing next!\n * Your song should make one major point eg, 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me', 'Everybody Hurts'. Complicating your song with multiple meanings will lessen its impact.\n * If you constantly struggle writing lyrics, you could always write with someone who specialises in lyric writing. Elton John never writes his own words; Bernie Taupin writes them. They have had a successful writing relationship for decades.\n\nBack to top\n\nSend us your views or read other peoples'\n\nSend us your comments on: Lyrics\n\nAndrew Clarke, Merthyr Vale, Wales CF48 4TB I have written some lyrics and a\nfriend has put music to this however, like most song writers they all think\nit's great! I do believe 3 possibly 4 out of 12 song's written are very good\nbut, looking what to do with them next... We have copy written the lyrics and\nlooking for some body to write the music on paper... any helpers.... Your\ncomments would be appreciated Andrew\n\nMelissa ,Birmingham Im a huge fan of Green Day and most of my inspiration\ncomes from them. I am 13 years old and i just feel that the only think\nimportant in a song is that you connect with the audience, because for\nexample, Billie Joe Armstrong didnt think he was good at singing and he sings\nhis songs to get his ideas into peoples heads and so he feels more close to\neveryone of his fans.\n\nsamuel, Ghana i write songs because there is a flow from inside, and after\nwhich i ask myself \"Was i really the one who wrote such a song as this.\" this\nmakes to understand that the lyrics of your song must be with a tangible point\ndirectly relating with your target audience.\n\nBen From Normandy Hello, Do not think you are going to write a hit song in a\nyear or so, Lyric writing is something you have to learn over a period of ten\nyears or more. What can look good on paper is not always easy to put music to.\nif you wrote this following phrase as the first line to your first verse make\nsure that the important words fall on accented beats of the music (The\nDownbeat) so when you match the first line of the second verse those accented\nposistions are matched by equaly important words Example: Seen her put \"SOCKS\"\nupon a \"ROOSTER\" I stood and \"WATCHED\" his \"RED\" comb \"CURL\" By Highliting\nimportant words in your story via very good music, it makes the story sound\neven better to the listener. Make your second verse match the accented words\nshown in this example. used with permission from the copyright owners \"An All\nAmerican Girl\" P.J.Xanadu Music Publishing u.k. (c) Copyright 2006 by J.B.\nFranklin United Kingdom\n\nKatherine NJ I like to write songs as much as the next pearson but don't songs\nalso need to show people the greater points of your feelings?Other wise the\nsite is okay!\n\nTom Wilkowske, Duluth, MN, USA All in all, this is a fabulous site. One thing\nabout lyrics: they don't always need to be crystal clear. Sometimes ambiguity\ncan give the listener something to chew on (assuming they come back for a\nsecond listen). Also: the kernel of a song idea can come at any time; you need\nto be ready to jot it down or commit it to memory. When you revisit it, you'll\nsee if it still has some staying power.\n\njessika/Battle Creek I was in class one day, trying to write a song to leave\nas an apology on my b/f's voice mail and I was stumped, I've always been able\nto have my lyrics come right to me, but it just wasnt there today and I\nsearched google and this poped up. And I read through it and it helped so\nmuch!!!!! Thanks a bunch\n\nGARY, ENGLAND I have done a lot of reading lately on the internet and books\nabout lyric writing. An impression I get is that there is a formula of sorts\nand music publishers will be expecting structure to your lyrics. Seriously\naspiring lyricists should study the work of the greats like Jimmy Webb and\nread up on the craft. Here are a few common bullet points that many of these\npeople are saying; Always write from the heart, ideally from your own\nexperience so the detail isn't phoney. Lyric writing is all about\ncommunication so make sure you are getting your point across clearly. Writing\nabout universal experiences or things will touch more people and hopefully\nmake a more popular song. It's OK to say something that's been said before, if\nit's in a fresh way or maybe adds something fresh to it. Avoid cliches like\nthe plague but a twist to an everyday saying can make a great hook e.g.\n\"Unbreak My Heart\". Lyrics sound better if written as conversation or a\nletter. Make sure the listener knows this is a talking voice or a thinking\nvoice telling the story. Include loads of imagery in your lyrics, your aim is\nto grab and hold the listeners attention which isn't going to happen if you\nbore them or write in a style that demands too muuch effort to understand or\ndigest. Paint the picture in words. Every word in your lyric is important. Try\nto use everyday words most people don't have a dictionary to hand when\nlistening to the radio in the car. Lyrics are usually for story telling so the\nwho, what, why and when rule applies. Get to the point/hook pretty quick or\nthe listener will have switched off before you get there. It's great to be\nable to say \"I just want to express myself and the way I feel\" but if you\ndon't do it in an interesting way then you'll be just talking to yourself.\nThink about the way you listen to the radio and the way you would react to the\nself indulgent ramblings of some singer. Most people get stuck after one\nverse. Writting out your ideas freestyle first can help to structure your\nlyrics into 2 verses and a bridge or just keep the ideas flowing. And finally,\ndon't forget the power of the re-write. Not even the greatest lyric writers\nwould say they get it right first, second, third or even seventh time.\n\nTony, Stoke as far as writing lyrics goes for me i try not to sit there for\nhours until i get a migrane trying to think of something catchy or meaningful.\nthe truth is if youve got the knack the lyrical ideas will just come natrually\nto you, and at any given time, for example in a nightclub,out shopping,or in\nmy case even on the golf course, my advice is carry a dictophone everywhere\nyou go so if you suddenly have a flash of inspiration while your out n about\nyou can record your lyrics and then work on them in the studio when you get\nhome.\n\nEmma Day Birmingham I write lyrics on how i truly feel and thats negative at\nthe moment, since i have had a load of bad stuff happen to me in my past. I\nwrite songs from the heart its a bit sad if you write them for know reason. I\nhave a really good voice , but i do need some voice coaching to get it a bit\nstrong. I'm trying to learn the guitar and hopefully learn the piano in the\nnear future. I am trying to get a record deal.\n\nlouise england Hey, I started writting lyrics since i was six, i cant read\nmusic but would love too then i could work on the music with my lyrics. Being\na songwritter i feel is a natural talent you either have it or you dont.\nLyrics are extremely important but i feel you shouldnt have to annotate them\nthey should just flow and be natural. Lyrics are the most important part of\nthe song they bring the emotion to the song and they are the structure of the\nsong. I think nthe advice of this website is good. lou xxx\n\nShauna from Crewe i'm in a band as the lead singer and i am expected to write\nlyrics for the music the guys have made but i find it really difficult! how\ncan i get help ??\n\nbrowny, Hednesford I think the 'lyric instruction' is nonesense, and would\nexplain why the industry is current filled up to the hilt in useless bland\nsound-the-same bands. There is no formula, there is no layout or plan. If you\nchoose to use a plan, everything becomes very predictable. Songwriting for me\nis a spur of the moment thing, 'n I use whatever arrangement goes best with\nwhat I'm writing.\n\nMillie Birmingham Great advice! Thanks!!!\n\nBetty/ Bryan I want to know how do I get started writing lyrics as a\nprofession?\n\nMatt Golds /Elsenham I write lyrics because I feel happy about them my lyrics\nare about me, about my experiances how life can be harsh in that I made this\ncomment * With lyrics and poetry you have to look beyond the text\n\nCandice, London I write although expressing a reaction or a realisation.\nInstead of setting a developing story or event. This captures the audience\nbecause its happening 'as they hear it' giving a sense of emotion 'now'!\nTrying to Rhyme in a song can be a mistake.. too cliche unless thought\nthrough, however try listening to 'Portershead' their lyrics and harmonies are\nso simple yet strong. Art such a Van Gogh's later works express drematically\nthrough the brush marks and colours- put this expression in music!\n\nDon Emery, Macclesfield Just be original and write using your own experiences.\n\nJem To be honest, i have been writing lyrics for a while now, and when i have\ninspiration i have a new set of lyrics, for example i have a fight with my\nbest mate, and i have a song to show for it. writing lyrics is a hobby and\nalso for me too get my anger out on my guitar. I enjoy making music,and its\nbetter when its your own from skratch. it make the lyrics more inspirational\nand they have more of a meaning.'\n\nRob Just be honest, it's as simple as that.\n\njon romain, brentwood you should write songs on past experiences. its easier.\n\nrhiannon andover i am 12 and have a pretty good voice and i was wondering on\ngetting a record deal and if thought up some good songs what do suggest i try?\n\nMegan Spruce Grove Write about what you know. What you like or love and how\nyou feel about that specic thing. It makes it ten times easier instead of\nmakig it up.\n\nRosalind Winton, Bushey, Hertfordshire I am a lyricist though I do write my\nown melodies as well, apart from two or three fantastic collaborators that I\nwork with I also have three other friends I could not do without - the\ndictionary, theosaurus and a good rhyming dictionary. I love trying to find\nthe simplest way of saying something and often surprise myself when a song\nreally works. My advice is not to rush it, I like to be alone in the house\nwhen I am writing and I try to imagine myself in the situation I am writing\nabout so that the lyrics really do come from my soul. So go on, don't be\nafraid, if it is something you love to do, then do it! GOOD LUCK.\n\nBack to top\n\nSongwriting Guides Writing a Song Genre Structure Verse Chorus Melody Tempo /\nRhythm Harmony Lyrics Beginnings Endings Ideas Rhyme Middle 8 Hooks Performing\nWorking with Other Writers In the Studio Publishers Record Companies\nManagement Staying on Track\n\n\| The Songwriting Game \n--- \nPick a chord Play with chords and find out what kind of songwriter you are\nwith the Songwriting Game. \n \nNewsletter sign-up\n\nSign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events\n\nDON'T MISS \n--- \nDoves Special guests on Dermot's show this week \nAbout the BBC \| Help \| Terms of Use \| Privacy & Cookies Policy \n---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.soundonsound.com:80/sos/dec00/articles/lyric.asp", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20160608211838/http://www.soundonsound.com:80/sos/dec00/articles/lyric.asp", "parsed_text": { "title": "Understanding & Writing Lyrics, Part 1", "passages": [ "Writing the words to songs is often thought of as a process of pure intuition, but there's a lot more to it than that. In the first part of a new series, Sam Inglis suggests an alternative way of going about it. This is the first article in a five-part series. Read Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5.", "Many people think songwriting is a craft that can't be taught. After all, it is often a matter of finding expression for very personal ideas and themes; and beyond the traditional instruction to write about what you know, people are often reluctant to give or receive advice. This is particularly true in the case of writing words — no-one knows your mind better than you do, so how can anyone else be in a position to tell you how to say what you think?", "Everyone has their own experiences, beliefs and emotions, and lyric writing often is a matter of expressing these. However, pop lyrics are often written to achieve other things in addition to exploring their authors' feelings. And in any case, the ways in which people express their private feelings in song lyrics are learned — through schooling, through practice and, above all, through listening to other people's music. You can't tell people how to write lyrics, just as it would be ridiculous to write an article called 'How To Produce Records'; but that doesn't mean that there aren't ways in which you can learn to do it better.", "In this series, I'll be trying to explore some of the things you can do with the words to pop songs. There'll never be complete agreement about which lyrics are good or bad, and everyone probably has different opinions on the matter, so I'll be concentrating on ways in which you can find your own voice by learning from the lyrics that you like, whichever they are. I hope that the ideas I'll be setting out, many of which are derived from poetry theory, will help us to understand the different ways in which lyrics can function, in order that we can analyse the ones we like and discover what makes them work for us. My aim is that this will also demonstrate the often under-explored range of lyrical possibilities that is open to us, and introduce some new ideas for those who feel they are stuck in a rut.", "Perhaps the most important lyrical hook in a song, with the possible exception of the chorus, is the first line. As well as introducing the subject of the song, and helping to establish the mood, it is the best opportunity to grab the listener's attention — so make the most of it! A good first line can often do this in several ways. It can make a powerful statement or declaration, like John Lydon's 'Anarchy In The UK': 'I am an antichrist/I am an anarchist' is one of the most memorable first lines ever, because of its obvious shock value. It's not subtle, but it's certainly effective.", "You can use a first line to say something surprising or unusual, which instantly tells the listener that this is going to be an individual record. Catatonia's 'I Am The Mob', for instance, starts with the line 'I leave horses' heads in people's beds' — the kind of bizarre but diverting claim that forces its way into your consciousness.", "If your song takes the form of a story, the first line should hook the listener in, so that they want to know what happens next. Pulp's 'Common People' uses its first line to introduce the song's central character: 'She came from Greece, she had a thirst for knowledge'. Hearing it for the first time makes you wonder who came from Greece, and what that person's thirst for knowledge led her to do. Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' likewise hooks the listener into its story straight away with the classic opening 'At first I was afraid, I was petrified'. You're immediately curious about what was so petrifying!", "It may seem like an odd thing to do, but it's worth asking yourself exactly why you bother to write words for your songs at all. Different people will come up with different answers to this question. Some write words to their songs because they have ideas, opinions or stories that they want to be heard by an audience, or because they want to make their audience feel particular emotions, or because they want their audience to identify with them. Others write words because it's conventional for the style of music in which they're working to have lyrics, or because the human voice is an important musical instrument in that style and it needs to have some words to sing.", "Answers to the question can thus be boiled down, roughly, to the question of whether you start writing lyrics with some message or effect in mind, or whether you simply want something that sounds right with your music. Weak lyrics can frequently be traced right back to this issue. On the one hand, songwriters get carried away by the message they want to put across, and concentrate on making their point at the expense of subtlety, elegance, poetic quality, or fit with the melody. On the other, songwriters tend to resort to cliché and boring, generic phrases when they have nothing to say but need to produce words to fit a tune.", "So what can you do if you or your collaborator has come up with a cracking melody, but you have absolutely no idea what the words should even be about? Or what if you have the burning desire to write about something that's happened in your life, but no idea how to turn events into words? There are, proverbially, many ways to skin a cat, and there are equally many ways to approach lyric writing.", "When is a lyric finished? Some maintain that there is something sacred about the first draft — that it's somehow the most pure expression of what you have in your mind. Others, more pragmatically, just keep writing until they've got enough lyrics to fit the number of verses and choruses they think the song needs, then they stop.", "However, it can be valuable to force yourself to write more than you need, and then to pick out the best bits. There is also no reason why you shouldn't revise draft lyrics. Just as you might come to think that a C sounds better than an F in a certain place, so you might decide that your original lyric is weak in places and needs to be modified.", "The most important thing to bear in mind is the final result. What do you want out of the words to your song? In fact, what do we want out of the words to any pop song? One common answer in pop writing is 'hooks'. We're used to thinking that good pop songs should contain melodic and instrumental hooks, and it's also a hallmark of many a classic record that they contain production-based hooks or 'ear candy', such as the Auto-Tuned vocal in Cher's 'Believe'. It's perhaps less common to think of lyrics as contributing to a song's 'hookiness', but a moment's reflection reveals just how important they can be. What would Lou Reed's 'Walk On The Wild Side' be without its title phrase? Would Ian Dury's 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick' have been a hit without its bizarre but catchy chorus lyric? If Alanis Morissette had never written the line 'Would she go down on you in a theatre,' would she still have become a household name?", "In other parts of this series, I'll be looking at what makes a lyrical phrase memorable, but for the time being, let's stick to questions about the overall construction of a song lyric. Whether or not you start with a firm idea of what your song will be about, it's crucial that a finished pop song contains hooks. The earlier in the songwriting stage you can come up with these hooks, then, the better. In fact, why not start with the hooks?", "This is a particularly useful approach if you're committed to writing the lyrics to a song but you don't have any idea what to write about. Once you have even one firm lyrical hook in place, you can often work backwards, and come up with a subject or story to accommodate the hook. Indeed, if you have one lyrical hook you can sometimes dispense with the rest of the song altogether, as the writers of the Wamdue Project's 'King Of My Castle' clearly found.", "As we'll see in future instalments, a lyrical hook has to work in three ways. Firstly, it has to fit with the music, in terms of rhythm and melody, and also in terms of mood. Secondly, it has to form a pleasing sequence of sounds when sung or spoken. And thirdly, the meaning of the phrase has to engage the listener. So where can you find phrases that meet these criteria?", "In some ways, you're actually at an advantage if you don't have a predetermined idea as to what your song will be about, because you can choose any phrase at all without it having to fit with a preconceived point you want to make. You could, for instance, start with a well-known phrase or saying (Dire Straits' 'Walk Of Life', Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Walking On The Water'), or a figure of speech (Katrina & The Waves' 'Walking On Sunshine', Everything But The Girl's 'Walking Wounded'), or any sequence of words that strikes you as potentially interesting (Was Not Was' 'Walk The Dinosaur', The Bangles' 'Walk Like An Egyptian') and which fit the melody you have in mind.", "You can often find interesting phrases coming up in conversation, in television and radio programmes, books, films, newspapers, adverts — anywhere there is written or spoken language. If you choose a phrase that's in common use, you have the advantage that your lyric will sound familiar, though some phrases have been so over-used in pop music that they have lost their impact and freshness, becoming clichés (a good number of these can be found in Starship's '80s hit 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now'...). Alternatively, you can go the other way and choose something so off-the-wall as to stick out by virtue of its sheer weirdness.", "I've suggested that a good way to approach lyric writing can be to start with a single hook, which you then develop. Sometimes, these lyrical hooks can come from the most mundane or obvious source. Coldplay's hit 'Yellow', for example, was derived from a first line that came about simply because the band happened to be in the studio at night, as producer Ken Nelson explained in October's SOS: \"'Yellow' was written at Rockfield when we were there. The studio we were in is called the Quadrangle Studio — the studio is along one side of an open courtyard about 50 yards square, and we went out one night, and because there were so few lights, the stars were just amazing. And Guy just came up with the line 'Look at the stars'.\" (It's interesting to speculate how the song might have turned out if something else had caught his eye at that point!)", "This isn't the most original line in the history of pop, and you'll often find that you need to look beyond the obvious if you want to come up with a fresh and interesting lyrical hook. So how can you generate these lyrical ideas? Well, you could try the sort of brainstorming exercises that are beloved of creative-writing courses...", "One approach is to rely on random or 'aleatoric' methods to generate a whole collection of phrases, then search through for one that inspires. The advantage of this method is that it can lead you in totally unexpected directions; the disadvantage is that you may have to produce hundreds of randomly generated phrases before you find one that is usable. There are lots of ways of coming up with ideas at random. You can try, for instance, chopping up newspapers or other documents and pulling the pieces out of a hat, recording snippets from the radio or TV and chopping them up at random in an audio editor, using one of those sets of fridge magnets that are supposed to create 'fridge poetry', or putting any old word into an Internet search engine and looking at the results. If you're collaborating with other people, you could try playing word-association games (writing down the results), or games such as Chinese Whispers or Consequences which can produce unexpected results.", "Another idea is to use an existing song — yours or somebody else's — as a starting point. You could try, for instance, taking a line from a song and then using the opposite as a starting point (for example, 'Look at the ground', or 'Don't look at the stars', or 'Look away from the stars'...). Alternatively, you could try to write a song on the same subject without using any of the same words, write an 'answer song' in response to it, or try to develop a minor feature or character in the song into the central element of your own. You could even take an incomprehensible lyric from another song, transcribe what you hear phonetically (remember the old TV adverts for Maxell tapes?), then use the results as a starting point.", "Of course, taking another song as your starting point means that you risk ending up with a song that's very similar to someone else's. The same risk doesn't apply, though, if you base your song on a novel, painting, TV programme, or film. You can simply use a line, idea or character as a place to begin, or you could be more ambitious and use your song to retell the story or describe the scene. No matter how you come up with your ideas, the most important thing is that you write them down. There's nothing more frustrating than remembering you had a great idea, but forgetting what it was; and all you need to do is keep a notebook around where you can jot down lines or subjects that might make good songs.", "If you are writing 'to a message', on the other hand, the ideal hook would be one that summarises or expresses that message in a neat way. However, it also needs to have all the qualities of a good hook: a bald statement of your point won't necessarily be sufficiently subtle or poetic and, conversely, even if your message really is summed up by the phrase 'Whoah yeah baby let's go crazy', it will still be a cliché. The key is to find something that works like any other lyrical hook, but which also captures the point of your song. The phrase 'Take a walk on the wild side', for instance, is an apt summing up of Lou Reed's experience of life inside Andy Warhol's Factory, and is also a striking and memorable phrase in its own right.", "A good lyric, then, needs to have as many hooks as possible — certainly in the chorus, and preferably at other prominent points such as the opening line (see Opening Up box on page 145). I've suggested that it's a good idea to come up with some of these as early as possible in the process of songwriting, and perhaps even to use them as the springboard from which the rest of that process starts. So how should you develop your song from here?", "If all you now have is a hook line or two, but still no idea of exactly what your song will be about, there are several ways of generating ideas. You can brainstorm: write down your hook lines in the centre of a sheet of blank paper and scribble down around them anything that those phrases, or their constituent words, call to mind (see the box on page 148). Another good tactic is to think about possible situations in which these hook lines might appropriately be used, and people who might use them. Suppose, for instance, your hook line was 'And then there were none'. This phrase, for instance, might be used by a tearful mother faced with the last of her children leaving home; it might be used by someone talking about the moment when the dodo became extinct; it might be used by a soldier to describe the loss of his comrades in battle; or it might even be used by someone complaining about the loss of local village pubs. You could explore any of these as a lyrical avenue, and end up with songs that differed greatly in subject matter (and probably in quality...).", "So, supposing you have some hook lines and a rough idea of what your song will be about, what else needs to be decided at this stage? There are properties which usually belong to song lyrics as a whole, rather than just to specific lines, and many of these are best fixed at the start of the songwriting process. One such feature is that the use of tense should be consistent across a song. In most cases, this simply means that all the lines in the song are in the same tense, rather than confusingly jumping between, say, past and present from line to line. This means that you need to decide at the start which tense your lyrics are going to be written in.", "However, consistency in the use of tense doesn't necessarily mean sticking to one tense throughout a song. A fairly common device, for instance, is to write the bulk of the song in the past tense and the last verse or chorus in the present. This can be used to show the effects of past events on your current feelings. You might do similar jumps between verses and choruses, or even within a verse, or between past or present and future tenses.", "The 'voice' of the song also needs to be consistent. Does the lyric represent a person describing their own feelings, or talking to another person, or offering a neutral description of events? In other words, is the song in the first person ('I went to the shops'), second person ('You went to the shops') or the third person ('He/she/it went to the shops')? Again, consistency doesn't have to mean that the voice of the song can't change, as we'll see; but it does mean that there has to be a good reason for it. In particular, it sounds very obvious and bad if different lines end up being in different tenses or voices simply because they have a different number of syllables which happen to fit the melody better that way.", "If you do take a phrase as your starting point, you may be committing yourself to working in a particular tense or voice; for instance, if you begin with the phrase 'I couldn't care less', you are likely to end up with a song that's in the first person and the present tense. This is not inevitable, though, and you could develop the same phrase in other ways: for instance, you might use it in the context of 'And then she said 'I couldn't care less',' which would put your song in the past tense and the third person.", "In this first part of the series, I've dealt mainly with the process of songwriting. I've argued that, in pop music, one of the most basic functions of a good lyric is to provide hooks, in just the same way as melodies and riffs do. I've also outlined a way in which you can create the words to a song by starting with the hooks, and in future instalments I'll be considering what makes some lyrical phrases 'hooky' and others not. Next month, however, I'll be looking in more detail at some of the general features of a verse or song lyric. Consistency of tense and voice, which I touched on above, are basic requirements for grammatical correctness and for your lyrics to make sense, and therefore essential. However, there are other crucial choices that can be made about the general form and purpose of your song lyrics, and next month's instalment will be devoted to understanding and making these choices.", "All contents copyright © SOS Publications Group and/or its licensors, 1985-2016. All rights reserved. The contents of this article are subject to worldwide copyright protection and reproduction in whole or part, whether mechanical or electronic, is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of the Publishers. Great care has been taken to ensure accuracy in the preparation of this article but neither Sound On Sound Limited nor the publishers can be held responsible for its contents. The views expressed are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the publishers." ] }, "parsed_md": "Understanding & Writing Lyrics, Part 1\n\n# Understanding & Writing Lyrics, Part 1\n\n## Tips & Tricks\n\nPublished in SOS December 2000\n\nPrinter-friendly version\n\nTechnique : Miscellaneous\n\nWriting the words to songs is often thought of as a process of pure intuition,\nbut there's a lot more to it than that. In the first part of a new series, Sam\nInglis suggests an alternative way of going about it. This is the first\narticle in a five-part series. Read Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5.\n\nMany people think songwriting is a craft that can't be taught. After all, it\nis often a matter of finding expression for very personal ideas and themes;\nand beyond the traditional instruction to write about what you know, people\nare often reluctant to give or receive advice. This is particularly true in\nthe case of writing words — no-one knows your mind better than you do, so how\ncan anyone else be in a position to tell you how to say what you think?\n\nEveryone has their own experiences, beliefs and emotions, and lyric writing\noften is a matter of expressing these. However, pop lyrics are often written\nto achieve other things in addition to exploring their authors' feelings. And\nin any case, the ways in which people express their private feelings in song\nlyrics are learned — through schooling, through practice and, above all,\nthrough listening to other people's music. You can't tell people how to write\nlyrics, just as it would be ridiculous to write an article called 'How To\nProduce Records'; but that doesn't mean that there aren't ways in which you\ncan learn to do it better.\n\nIn this series, I'll be trying to explore some of the things you can do with\nthe words to pop songs. There'll never be complete agreement about which\nlyrics are good or bad, and everyone probably has different opinions on the\nmatter, so I'll be concentrating on ways in which you can find your own voice\nby learning from the lyrics that you like, whichever they are. I hope that the\nideas I'll be setting out, many of which are derived from poetry theory, will\nhelp us to understand the different ways in which lyrics can function, in\norder that we can analyse the ones we like and discover what makes them work\nfor us. My aim is that this will also demonstrate the often under-explored\nrange of lyrical possibilities that is open to us, and introduce some new\nideas for those who feel they are stuck in a rut.\n\n\| Opening Up \n--- \n \nPerhaps the most important lyrical hook in a song, with the possible exception\nof the chorus, is the first line. As well as introducing the subject of the\nsong, and helping to establish the mood, it is the best opportunity to grab\nthe listener's attention — so make the most of it! A good first line can often\ndo this in several ways. It can make a powerful statement or declaration, like\nJohn Lydon's 'Anarchy In The UK': 'I am an antichrist/I am an anarchist' is\none of the most memorable first lines ever, because of its obvious shock\nvalue. It's not subtle, but it's certainly effective.\n\nYou can use a first line to say something surprising or unusual, which\ninstantly tells the listener that this is going to be an individual record.\nCatatonia's 'I Am The Mob', for instance, starts with the line 'I leave\nhorses' heads in people's beds' — the kind of bizarre but diverting claim that\nforces its way into your consciousness.\n\nIf your song takes the form of a story, the first line should hook the\nlistener in, so that they want to know what happens next. Pulp's 'Common\nPeople' uses its first line to introduce the song's central character: 'She\ncame from Greece, she had a thirst for knowledge'. Hearing it for the first\ntime makes you wonder who came from Greece, and what that person's thirst for\nknowledge led her to do. Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' likewise hooks the\nlistener into its story straight away with the classic opening 'At first I was\nafraid, I was petrified'. You're immediately curious about what was so\npetrifying! \n \nWhy Write Lyrics?\n\nIt may seem like an odd thing to do, but it's worth asking yourself exactly\nwhy you bother to write words for your songs at all. Different people will\ncome up with different answers to this question. Some write words to their\nsongs because they have ideas, opinions or stories that they want to be heard\nby an audience, or because they want to make their audience feel particular\nemotions, or because they want their audience to identify with them. Others\nwrite words because it's conventional for the style of music in which they're\nworking to have lyrics, or because the human voice is an important musical\ninstrument in that style and it needs to have some words to sing.\n\nAnswers to the question can thus be boiled down, roughly, to the question of\nwhether you start writing lyrics with some message or effect in mind, or\nwhether you simply want something that sounds right with your music. Weak\nlyrics can frequently be traced right back to this issue. On the one hand,\nsongwriters get carried away by the message they want to put across, and\nconcentrate on making their point at the expense of subtlety, elegance, poetic\nquality, or fit with the melody. On the other, songwriters tend to resort to\ncliché and boring, generic phrases when they have nothing to say but need to\nproduce words to fit a tune.\n\nStarting To Write\n\nSo what can you do if you or your collaborator has come up with a cracking\nmelody, but you have absolutely no idea what the words should even be about?\nOr what if you have the burning desire to write about something that's\nhappened in your life, but no idea how to turn events into words? There are,\nproverbially, many ways to skin a cat, and there are equally many ways to\napproach lyric writing.\n\n\| On Draft \n--- \n \nWhen is a lyric finished? Some maintain that there is something sacred about\nthe first draft — that it's somehow the most pure expression of what you have\nin your mind. Others, more pragmatically, just keep writing until they've got\nenough lyrics to fit the number of verses and choruses they think the song\nneeds, then they stop.\n\nHowever, it can be valuable to force yourself to write more than you need, and\nthen to pick out the best bits. There is also no reason why you shouldn't\nrevise draft lyrics. Just as you might come to think that a C sounds better\nthan an F in a certain place, so you might decide that your original lyric is\nweak in places and needs to be modified. \n \nThe most important thing to bear in mind is the final result. What do you want\nout of the words to your song? In fact, what do we want out of the words to\nany pop song? One common answer in pop writing is 'hooks'. We're used to\nthinking that good pop songs should contain melodic and instrumental hooks,\nand it's also a hallmark of many a classic record that they contain\nproduction-based hooks or 'ear candy', such as the Auto-Tuned vocal in Cher's\n'Believe'. It's perhaps less common to think of lyrics as contributing to a\nsong's 'hookiness', but a moment's reflection reveals just how important they\ncan be. What would Lou Reed's 'Walk On The Wild Side' be without its title\nphrase? Would Ian Dury's 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick' have been a hit\nwithout its bizarre but catchy chorus lyric? If Alanis Morissette had never\nwritten the line 'Would she go down on you in a theatre,' would she still have\nbecome a household name?\n\nIn other parts of this series, I'll be looking at what makes a lyrical phrase\nmemorable, but for the time being, let's stick to questions about the overall\nconstruction of a song lyric. Whether or not you start with a firm idea of\nwhat your song will be about, it's crucial that a finished pop song contains\nhooks. The earlier in the songwriting stage you can come up with these hooks,\nthen, the better. In fact, why not start with the hooks?\n\nThis is a particularly useful approach if you're committed to writing the\nlyrics to a song but you don't have any idea what to write about. Once you\nhave even one firm lyrical hook in place, you can often work backwards, and\ncome up with a subject or story to accommodate the hook. Indeed, if you have\none lyrical hook you can sometimes dispense with the rest of the song\naltogether, as the writers of the Wamdue Project's 'King Of My Castle' clearly\nfound.\n\nAs we'll see in future instalments, a lyrical hook has to work in three ways.\nFirstly, it has to fit with the music, in terms of rhythm and melody, and also\nin terms of mood. Secondly, it has to form a pleasing sequence of sounds when\nsung or spoken. And thirdly, the meaning of the phrase has to engage the\nlistener. So where can you find phrases that meet these criteria?\n\nIn some ways, you're actually at an advantage if you don't have a\npredetermined idea as to what your song will be about, because you can choose\nany phrase at all without it having to fit with a preconceived point you want\nto make. You could, for instance, start with a well-known phrase or saying\n(Dire Straits' 'Walk Of Life', Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Walking On The\nWater'), or a figure of speech (Katrina & The Waves' 'Walking On Sunshine',\nEverything But The Girl's 'Walking Wounded'), or any sequence of words that\nstrikes you as potentially interesting (Was Not Was' 'Walk The Dinosaur', The\nBangles' 'Walk Like An Egyptian') and which fit the melody you have in mind.\n\nYou can often find interesting phrases coming up in conversation, in\ntelevision and radio programmes, books, films, newspapers, adverts — anywhere\nthere is written or spoken language. If you choose a phrase that's in common\nuse, you have the advantage that your lyric will sound familiar, though some\nphrases have been so over-used in pop music that they have lost their impact\nand freshness, becoming clichés (a good number of these can be found in\nStarship's '80s hit 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now'...). Alternatively, you can\ngo the other way and choose something so off-the-wall as to stick out by\nvirtue of its sheer weirdness.\n\n\| Brainstorming: Alternative Sources Of Inspiration \n--- \n \nI've suggested that a good way to approach lyric writing can be to start with\na single hook, which you then develop. Sometimes, these lyrical hooks can come\nfrom the most mundane or obvious source. Coldplay's hit 'Yellow', for example,\nwas derived from a first line that came about simply because the band happened\nto be in the studio at night, as producer Ken Nelson explained in October's\nSOS: \"'Yellow' was written at Rockfield when we were there. The studio we were\nin is called the Quadrangle Studio — the studio is along one side of an open\ncourtyard about 50 yards square, and we went out one night, and because there\nwere so few lights, the stars were just amazing. And Guy just came up with the\nline 'Look at the stars'.\" (It's interesting to speculate how the song might\nhave turned out if something else had caught his eye at that point!)\n\nThis isn't the most original line in the history of pop, and you'll often find\nthat you need to look beyond the obvious if you want to come up with a fresh\nand interesting lyrical hook. So how can you generate these lyrical ideas?\nWell, you could try the sort of brainstorming exercises that are beloved of\ncreative-writing courses...\n\nOne approach is to rely on random or 'aleatoric' methods to generate a whole\ncollection of phrases, then search through for one that inspires. The\nadvantage of this method is that it can lead you in totally unexpected\ndirections; the disadvantage is that you may have to produce hundreds of\nrandomly generated phrases before you find one that is usable. There are lots\nof ways of coming up with ideas at random. You can try, for instance, chopping\nup newspapers or other documents and pulling the pieces out of a hat,\nrecording snippets from the radio or TV and chopping them up at random in an\naudio editor, using one of those sets of fridge magnets that are supposed to\ncreate 'fridge poetry', or putting any old word into an Internet search engine\nand looking at the results. If you're collaborating with other people, you\ncould try playing word-association games (writing down the results), or games\nsuch as Chinese Whispers or Consequences which can produce unexpected results.\n\nAnother idea is to use an existing song — yours or somebody else's — as a\nstarting point. You could try, for instance, taking a line from a song and\nthen using the opposite as a starting point (for example, 'Look at the\nground', or 'Don't look at the stars', or 'Look away from the stars'...).\nAlternatively, you could try to write a song on the same subject without using\nany of the same words, write an 'answer song' in response to it, or try to\ndevelop a minor feature or character in the song into the central element of\nyour own. You could even take an incomprehensible lyric from another song,\ntranscribe what you hear phonetically (remember the old TV adverts for Maxell\ntapes?), then use the results as a starting point.\n\nOf course, taking another song as your starting point means that you risk\nending up with a song that's very similar to someone else's. The same risk\ndoesn't apply, though, if you base your song on a novel, painting, TV\nprogramme, or film. You can simply use a line, idea or character as a place to\nbegin, or you could be more ambitious and use your song to retell the story or\ndescribe the scene. No matter how you come up with your ideas, the most\nimportant thing is that you write them down. There's nothing more frustrating\nthan remembering you had a great idea, but forgetting what it was; and all you\nneed to do is keep a notebook around where you can jot down lines or subjects\nthat might make good songs. \n \nIf you are writing 'to a message', on the other hand, the ideal hook would be\none that summarises or expresses that message in a neat way. However, it also\nneeds to have all the qualities of a good hook: a bald statement of your point\nwon't necessarily be sufficiently subtle or poetic and, conversely, even if\nyour message really is summed up by the phrase 'Whoah yeah baby let's go\ncrazy', it will still be a cliché. The key is to find something that works\nlike any other lyrical hook, but which also captures the point of your song.\nThe phrase 'Take a walk on the wild side', for instance, is an apt summing up\nof Lou Reed's experience of life inside Andy Warhol's Factory, and is also a\nstriking and memorable phrase in its own right.\n\nA good lyric, then, needs to have as many hooks as possible — certainly in the\nchorus, and preferably at other prominent points such as the opening line (see\nOpening Up box on page 145). I've suggested that it's a good idea to come up\nwith some of these as early as possible in the process of songwriting, and\nperhaps even to use them as the springboard from which the rest of that\nprocess starts. So how should you develop your song from here?\n\nIf all you now have is a hook line or two, but still no idea of exactly what\nyour song will be about, there are several ways of generating ideas. You can\nbrainstorm: write down your hook lines in the centre of a sheet of blank paper\nand scribble down around them anything that those phrases, or their\nconstituent words, call to mind (see the box on page 148). Another good tactic\nis to think about possible situations in which these hook lines might\nappropriately be used, and people who might use them. Suppose, for instance,\nyour hook line was 'And then there were none'. This phrase, for instance,\nmight be used by a tearful mother faced with the last of her children leaving\nhome; it might be used by someone talking about the moment when the dodo\nbecame extinct; it might be used by a soldier to describe the loss of his\ncomrades in battle; or it might even be used by someone complaining about the\nloss of local village pubs. You could explore any of these as a lyrical\navenue, and end up with songs that differed greatly in subject matter (and\nprobably in quality...).\n\nThe Broad Picture\n\nSo, supposing you have some hook lines and a rough idea of what your song will\nbe about, what else needs to be decided at this stage? There are properties\nwhich usually belong to song lyrics as a whole, rather than just to specific\nlines, and many of these are best fixed at the start of the songwriting\nprocess. One such feature is that the use of tense should be consistent across\na song. In most cases, this simply means that all the lines in the song are in\nthe same tense, rather than confusingly jumping between, say, past and present\nfrom line to line. This means that you need to decide at the start which tense\nyour lyrics are going to be written in.\n\nHowever, consistency in the use of tense doesn't necessarily mean sticking to\none tense throughout a song. A fairly common device, for instance, is to write\nthe bulk of the song in the past tense and the last verse or chorus in the\npresent. This can be used to show the effects of past events on your current\nfeelings. You might do similar jumps between verses and choruses, or even\nwithin a verse, or between past or present and future tenses.\n\nThe 'voice' of the song also needs to be consistent. Does the lyric represent\na person describing their own feelings, or talking to another person, or\noffering a neutral description of events? In other words, is the song in the\nfirst person ('I went to the shops'), second person ('You went to the shops')\nor the third person ('He/she/it went to the shops')? Again, consistency\ndoesn't have to mean that the voice of the song can't change, as we'll see;\nbut it does mean that there has to be a good reason for it. In particular, it\nsounds very obvious and bad if different lines end up being in different\ntenses or voices simply because they have a different number of syllables\nwhich happen to fit the melody better that way.\n\nIf you do take a phrase as your starting point, you may be committing yourself\nto working in a particular tense or voice; for instance, if you begin with the\nphrase 'I couldn't care less', you are likely to end up with a song that's in\nthe first person and the present tense. This is not inevitable, though, and\nyou could develop the same phrase in other ways: for instance, you might use\nit in the context of 'And then she said 'I couldn't care less',' which would\nput your song in the past tense and the third person.\n\nLooking Ahead\n\nIn this first part of the series, I've dealt mainly with the process of\nsongwriting. I've argued that, in pop music, one of the most basic functions\nof a good lyric is to provide hooks, in just the same way as melodies and\nriffs do. I've also outlined a way in which you can create the words to a song\nby starting with the hooks, and in future instalments I'll be considering what\nmakes some lyrical phrases 'hooky' and others not. Next month, however, I'll\nbe looking in more detail at some of the general features of a verse or song\nlyric. Consistency of tense and voice, which I touched on above, are basic\nrequirements for grammatical correctness and for your lyrics to make sense,\nand therefore essential. However, there are other crucial choices that can be\nmade about the general form and purpose of your song lyrics, and next month's\ninstalment will be devoted to understanding and making these choices.\n\nThis is the first article in a five-part series. 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Want to write better lyrics but don't know how? Want to know what makes a good songwriter?", "Well today I'm going to share with you some of my best songwriting tips, so you too can put together a professional sounding song, even as a beginner.", "This guide will help you no matter what genre of music you make, and whether you want to write lyrics as a singer, rapper, or any other type of musician.", "People have told me I should sell this as a course or a book, but I’ve decided to give it to you for free instead. 🙂", "I suggest you save the link to this page so you can refer to it whenever you want. And if you enjoy this article, please share it via social networking sites as a thank you, and / or link to it from your own site.", "Ok, before we go into the technique of putting your lyrics together, we need to look at the different approaches we can take to song writing. There are two main ways you can go about doing this:", "Both methods have their pros and cons. For example, the first methods means you can write lyrics no matter where you are, which of course is a good thing.", "All you need is somewhere to write the lyrics down (so you remember them later), and the motivation to create a great song. And if you have a smartphone, you can use a notepad app to write your lyrics on the move.", "You can then match your lyrics to a beat later on, or simply sing or rap them acapella to your audience.", "This method can be very handy, as many song writers get inspiration at the weirdest times. You could be sitting on a bus and get an idea for a song, or you could be half asleep and suddenly jolt awake as you think of an epic chorus.", "Of course, in these instances it's not really practical to bring out your music player and start finding a backing track to write to.", "When inspiration hits like this, it's often a better idea to simply write down your ideas on your phone or on a bit of paper, and finish it off later when you are in a better position to do so.", "This is why many song writers walk around with their note pad to take down any lyric ideas that come to them.", "The downside to this methods however can be finding the right backing track after. It can occasionally (Not always) take a while to find the perfect instrumental to fit with your lyrics, so bare this in mind if you decide to take this path.", "The other option is to find a beat first, then write lyrics over it. If you want to develop the skill of writing lyrics to a song, you need to pay close attention to the melody or rhythm of the backing track in question.", "If you have a beat or instrumental you want to write something to, you need to play it and listen to it for a while.", "Get a good feel for the song, and allow inspiration for ideas to enter your mind. You should try to make the lyrics you're writing down connect with the way the instrumental makes you feel.", "Some musicians however, find it hard creating lyrics like this. If you're having troubles using this method, a good idea is to think of a subject for your song first, then write to the beat once you have a subject matter firmly in your mind.", "This will then allow you to focus only on writing lyrics around this theme, and writing to the same speed and structure of the backing track.", "You don't have to stick to just one of these two strategies, you can try both and see which one works best for you. I know people that use both methods at different times, so don't feel you have to just stick to one.", "Coming up with a subject for your song is the first thing you should aim to do before you write a song. While it's more important when creating a hit love song over a freestyle rap, it's often a good idea to have your song following a rough subject matter which your listeners can relate to.", "Many songs don't have a set subject matter, and can still do well if they're catchy and appeal to a specific target audience. That said, choosing a subject matter will make things a lot easier for you when it comes to writing song lyrics.", "It'll also mean that your fans will be able to connect with your song on a deeper level, as they will be able to relate to what you're saying.", "There are a few ways to come up with ideas for your song. Firstly, you can build on a line that you have already created.", "You may have written down a line in a moment of inspiration, and you may find you can create a whole song around the theme of that line. This is often the easiest method, as you most likely have feelings about this subject if you've started writing about it.", "A second method is to decide you want to write about a specific subject, and go on to create your lyrics from there. So for example, you may decide you want to write about something because it's an experience you've been through before.", "Or you may see something you have an opinion on / think will make a good song, and write about it accordingly.", "A final option is to get inspiration from a backing track. Sometimes when you listen to a beat, you will start to get ideas for what a song should be about.", "Ideas will flow to your mind, and you can pick one of these and build out the song from there.", "Once again, all of these methods can be used by any one musician. You don't have to pick one method for how to write a song, you can use the various different techniques at different times.", "Once you have a subject, let's look at the lyric writing. We don't want basic or childish lyrics, so this is something we'll need to practice on.", "Now, before we look at actually writing your lyrics, let’s briefly look at the elements of your song. It wouldn’t help you if I just said “write down what you feel in anyway and you’ll have your first song”.", "Part of what makes a song a song, is the way your words are put together. We’ll look at the order of which these elements should go later on, but for now, here are some of the key elements you may find in a song:", "Not all of the above elements will be used in every song you write. In fact, the verse is the only one you 100% need to use.", "When writing your first song, I suggest you only write a verse and chorus, at least initially. This is so you don’t over complicate things, and worry about missing anything out.", "In the interest of clarity though, let me explain what all of these elements are so you can use them when you get more comfortable with songwriting.", "I also give video examples of each element so you can see them in practice, not just read the theory. We use Dappy’s song ‘No Regrets’ for these examples as it has most elements in there.", "The only elements that song doesn’t have is a drop, so for that we use Shy Fx’s ‘Original Nuttah’ song.", "In your average song, the verse is the single element which takes up most of the song’s time. This is the section that explains the story of your song in the most detail.", "Depending on your style of song, you may have two, three, four or even more verses. The traditional pop song generally has around three versus, with two verses being the second most popular.", "This is the only element which is a hundred percent essential to a song. There are some songs which don’t have any of the other elements and are made up purely of one long verse; this is mainly done on hip-hop ‘freestyle’ songs.", "Here’s an example of a verse; note that the video will start playing from the correct place for all these examples.", "Note that from 2:20 to 2:42, this could also be classed as a breakdown. More details below in the ‘What Is The Breakdown And A Bridge’ section.", "Also, notice how the choruses are in between these verses. But we’ll talk about the other elements of this song below.", "While not every song has a chorus, the majority of them do. In fact, choruses are probably the most important element to a song because they’re often what makes people remember it.", "A chorus is usually repeated multiple times during the song between the verses and other elements. It’s often catchy and sums up the core theme of your lyrics.", "Note: 3:35 to 3:58 can also be classed as an outro, with the chorus being sung on the outro. So they overlap.", "An intro, a.k.a. introduction, is anything that is written for the beginning of the song. Sometimes this is someone talking, sometimes it’s them singing ‘ooo’s and ‘arr’s, or sometimes a musician will even sing or rap there.", "The main thing is that it’s all done before the main part of the song, either chorus or verse, comes in.", "An outro is pretty much the same as an intro, but it’s done at the end of the song instead of the beginning. This helps wrap up the song and can give a conclusion to the listener.", "A ‘breakdown’ or ‘bridge’ is a part of a song where things change up. Normally the backing track has less going on or the melody will change up, and your lyrics can be presented in a way to match this.", "In this break down, you can either talk, leave it free from any lyrics or voice, or sing your lyrics as normal. Whatever you decide to do, try and make it sound different from the rest of the song.", "It’s usually slower and more mellow than the rest of the song, so when the song returns to it's usual pace, it has more of an impact on the listener.", "The breakdown can be placed at any point after the first verse of the song, but often it’s placed before the final set of choruses so it leads up to a ‘big finish’.", "Not all songs have these sections, but they can help make your song less repetitive and more exciting when done correctly.", "I personally really like pre-choruses. While they’re not used in most songs, when used right they can really help make your song stand out and catchy.", "A pre-chorus is something that goes in front of most (if not all) choruses in a song. Like a chorus they are often catchy, but done in a different style to the main chorus for differentiation.", "A ‘drop’ is a term that is used in certain genres of music; usually dance related genres. It usually comes after the intro, where the intro is more mellow and leads up to the drop.", "When the drop comes, it’s usually a lot busier than what came before. So if you’re writing lyrics, you’ll want to make your lyrics that come at the drop really hard hitting and more powerful than in the intro.", "Now we know all the elements of a great hit song, let’s get to the fun part and actually start writing it. 🙂", "Note: We’re not going to write the song in the order it will be performed as you’ll see below. Instead we’ll write it in a way which will be easiest for you, then we’ll structure the song after so it flows better.", "If you are a beginner songwriter, the easiest way to start writing your own songs is to begin with a hook (also known as the chorus). If you're writing to a beat, you will want to listen to it for a while, and begin writing down everything that starts coming to your mind.", "These will usually be a line or two of lyrics, or a set melody structure you can write to. Once you have brainstormed a few ideas onto paper, you will hopefully have a stand out idea you can base your chorus around.", "If not, continue with this process until you do. You can get some ideas on being more creative with your songwriting here.", "You may also find you have written more then one idea for a good chorus. If this happens, pick the one that is most suited for this song, then save the rest for other future songs you write.", "That songwriting tip will mean that you are already ahead when it comes to creating a new piece, and will make the song writing process a lot easier the next time around.", "Developing a good chorus is critical when it comes to making good songs, because the chorus is what connects each verse to one another. While it doesn't need to rhyme, it will need to be catchy, and instantly grab the attention of people that hear it.", "While there are some exceptions to this rule, writing catchy choruses are often the way to go. And tools like Rhyme Zone can help with that.", "Depending on your target audience, you may also want to make your song lyrics easy to remember. If you keep your chorus lyrics basic but easy to sing along to, this can help your song stay in people's mind.", "This will mean more people will hear, as not only will it get played more, but people will be singing it so others will hear it like that too.", "This tactic works especially well if you want your songs to appeal to kids, as they pick up on catchy song and lyrics very easily. They can also bug their parents till they go out and buy your song, which can only be a good thing. 😀", "If you don't want to go for a fully catchy chorus but want people to sing along and support your song, another option is to look for current news that most people are debating about, and try to incorporate how you feel about the matter into your lyrics for the chorus.", "Nine times out of ten, there are other people out there that feel the same way you do about the subject. This will give you an audience that will support your song simply because they can deeply relate to what you are talking about in it.", "One key thing to remember, is to try and make your chorus flow smoothly with the melody of the instrumental. It doesn't matter how good the lyrics in your song are if they are off beat, so make sure you make your lyrics and song sound like they belong together.", "If you want additional help with writing choruses specifically, have a read of our guide on how to write a chorus.", "Once you have your song's hook, you now know what the subject of your song is going to be. So now all you have to do for the verses is make them stay consistent with the theme of the song.", "In your first verse you want to grab your audiences attention quickly so they want to hear more. The first verse is where you need to inject the most emotions into your lyrics, as it's often one of the first things your listeners will hear.", "A great way to get ideas for the first verse is to use the phrases you used in your chorus. This will of course mean that the subject matter stays the same, and will also sound more familiar and appealing to the listener.", "In the 2nd verse you continue to build on everything you stated in the first verse. Make sure the 2nd verse is still going on with the same theme, so anyone that has connected with the song so far will continue to be absorbed with what you have to say.", "The great thing about song writing is that you don't have to include a lot of details about everything you're saying in the song. It's possible to keep things relatively brief while still getting your message across to your audience.", "After the first or second verse, you may want to include a ‘break down' section. This is a part of the song that is different from the rest, both in terms of the backing track and lyrical delivery.", "It is usually slower and more mellow the the rest of the song, so when the song returns to it's usual pace, it has more of an effect for the listener.", "In this break down, you can either talk, leave it free from any lyrics or voice, or sing your lyrics as normal. Whatever you decide to do, try and make it sound different from the rest of the song.", "If you decide to include a 3rd verse in your song (this will depend on how long your song is already and whether or not you've anything else to say), this 3rd verse should once again keep the theme of the song going.", "Don't go too far off topic, and start getting ready to end the song. When you are finishing the song, you should end it with a strong final message.", "You want to write everything else first as these won’t take that long to do. Furthermore, once the rest of the song is written, it’s much easier to decide how to do the intro and outro.", "To get an idea of what you should put here, go back and listen to some of your favorite songs. You’ll likely find that these sections are all done in different ways.", "For example, some of the songs may not have anything in terms of writing in the intro or outro. They may just have the backing track and that’s all.", "My main point is that you can do anything you want to, so you’re not really restricted about what you write about (if you decide to write anything).", "When I make songs, I personally like to write them in full other than the intro and outro. Only when I get the instrumental I’ll be performing the song to, do I think about the beginning and end of the song.", "At this point I’ll know how long the sections will need to be and what kind of emotions the backing track brings out in me. I find that this is the best way to get the best intro and outro for my songs.", "One great thing about this section is it’s pretty easy to change. While changing a whole verse or chorus for example would be a bit more of a big task (though not impossible), if you want to change the way you finish the song for example it’s not long or hard to do.", "So even if you’ve got an introduction there, if you wake up the next day and decide that something else would go better, it’s pretty easy to switch up.", "Once you are done writing your final verse, it's time to read the lyrics you just wrote, and make any necessary changes to the song to make it better.", "Going back over your work will allow you to spot errors and make sure the overall concept of your song works together.", "It's also a good idea to sleep a night or two on your draft copy of the song, as this will allow you to see things fresh and see if you can change your songs for the better in any way.", "Intro > Verse 1 > Chorus > Verse 2 > Chorus > Verse 3 > Chorus > Chorus > Outro.", "And that's it. Writing songs isn't hard, but does require some practice and experience. The more you practice writing songs, the better you will naturally become.", "You will find you start to write your lyrics a lot faster, and you will naturally become better at structuring your songs.", "Now that you know what you need to do to start writing your own song lyrics, pick up a pen and start writing. Good luck. 🙂", "Hey guys, today we’re going to share with you some creative songwriting tips and exercises that will help take your songwriting skills to the next level. We all know that the creative spark strikes whenever it strikes. Sometimes you get good song ideas in the shower, in the car, or at three in the morning...", "Lyrics. Just say the word, and some musicians will immediately freeze up. What is it about writing lyrics that’s so hard? Why do we place so much importance on the words that we put to music? For the recording of Check Your Head, The Beastie Boys were said to have locked themselves in a room...", "I recently showed you how to become a better rapper, focusing on how to improve your voice, delivery and the like. Today though, I’m going to show you how to write good rap lyrics. You could have the best delivery in the world, but if your lyrics aren’t saying anything people want to hear, it...", "Writing songs is both an art and a big business. Artists around the world are making a go of it either playing and recording their own music or writing music for other artists. How do you become a songwriter? How do you make money as a songwriter? What makes a songwriter a professional? In this...", "When you start writing songs or creating music of any kind, you’ll spend a long time working on your process. Know it or not, every song you finish is building on a process. The key is to finish your songs. You may be wondering how long it should take you to finish a song –...", "In recent years, the three to three-and-a-half-minute song has been an accepted standard in the pop world; especially on radio. It’s because of this that this is the length most musicians write their songs. Has it always been that way? No. If you think back to the 60s and 70s, there were plenty of hit...", "Thanks for the article. This is actually a pretty good starting guide for beginner songwriters. In my opinion the most important thing when starting songwriting is to understand that learning songwriting is a marathon – it takes time to learn. That means also that songwriting usually means writing lots of songs. Aim to complete your songs fast and move forward to a next one.", "Discover little known strategies musicians are using to make $4,077 - $22,573+ per month using Youtube; yours for just $29 free for a limited time! 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Want to know what makes a good songwriter?\n\nWell today I'm going to share with you some of my best songwriting tips, so\nyou too can put together a professional sounding song, even as a beginner.\n\nThis guide will help you no matter what genre of music you make, and whether\nyou want to write lyrics as a singer, rapper, or any other type of musician.\n\nPeople have told me I should sell this as a course or a book, but I’ve decided\nto give it to you for free instead. 🙂\n\nI suggest you save the link to this page so you can refer to it whenever you\nwant. And if you enjoy this article, please share it via social networking\nsites as a thank you, and / or link to it from your own site.\n\nContents\n\n## Different Approaches On How To Write A Song\n\nOk, before we go into the technique of putting your lyrics together, we need\nto look at the different approaches we can take to song writing. There are two\nmain ways you can go about doing this:\n\n 1. Writing lyrics first then finding an instrumental to match it after, or\n 2. Writing to a pre-made instrumental or beat.\n\nBoth methods have their pros and cons. For example, the first methods means\nyou can write lyrics no matter where you are, which of course is a good thing.\n\nAll you need is somewhere to write the lyrics down (so you remember them\nlater), and the motivation to create a great song. And if you have a\nsmartphone, you can use a notepad app to write your lyrics on the move.\n\nYou can then match your lyrics to a beat later on, or simply sing or rap them\nacapella to your audience.\n\nThis method can be very handy, as many song writers get inspiration at the\nweirdest times. You could be sitting on a bus and get an idea for a song, or\nyou could be half asleep and suddenly jolt awake as you think of an epic\nchorus.\n\nOf course, in these instances it's not really practical to bring out your\nmusic player and start finding a backing track to write to.\n\nWhen inspiration hits like this, it's often a better idea to simply write down\nyour ideas on your phone or on a bit of paper, and finish it off later when\nyou are in a better position to do so.\n\nThis is why many song writers walk around with their note pad to take down any\nlyric ideas that come to them.\n\nThe downside to this methods however can be finding the right backing track\nafter. It can occasionally (Not always) take a while to find the perfect\ninstrumental to fit with your lyrics, so bare this in mind if you decide to\ntake this path.\n\nThe other option is to find a beat first, then write lyrics over it. If you\nwant to develop the skill of writing lyrics to a song, you need to pay close\nattention to the melody or rhythm of the backing track in question.\n\nIf you have a beat or instrumental you want to write something to, you need to\nplay it and listen to it for a while.\n\nGet a good feel for the song, and allow inspiration for ideas to enter your\nmind. You should try to make the lyrics you're writing down connect with the\nway the instrumental makes you feel.\n\nThe more feelings and emotions you inject into your lyrics, the better the\nsong will usually turn out.\n\nSome musicians however, find it hard creating lyrics like this. If you're\nhaving troubles using this method, a good idea is to think of a subject for\nyour song first, then write to the beat once you have a subject matter firmly\nin your mind.\n\nThis will then allow you to focus only on writing lyrics around this theme,\nand writing to the same speed and structure of the backing track.\n\nYou don't have to stick to just one of these two strategies, you can try both\nand see which one works best for you. I know people that use both methods at\ndifferent times, so don't feel you have to just stick to one.\n\n## Songwriting Tips – Coming Up With A Subject For Your Lyrics\n\nComing up with a subject for your song is the first thing you should aim to do\nbefore you write a song. While it's more important when creating a hit love\nsong over a freestyle rap, it's often a good idea to have your song following\na rough subject matter which your listeners can relate to.\n\nMany songs don't have a set subject matter, and can still do well if they're\ncatchy and appeal to a specific target audience. That said, choosing a subject\nmatter will make things a lot easier for you when it comes to writing song\nlyrics.\n\nIt'll also mean that your fans will be able to connect with your song on a\ndeeper level, as they will be able to relate to what you're saying.\n\nThere are a few ways to come up with ideas for your song. Firstly, you can\nbuild on a line that you have already created.\n\nYou may have written down a line in a moment of inspiration, and you may find\nyou can create a whole song around the theme of that line. This is often the\neasiest method, as you most likely have feelings about this subject if you've\nstarted writing about it.\n\nA second method is to decide you want to write about a specific subject, and\ngo on to create your lyrics from there. So for example, you may decide you\nwant to write about something because it's an experience you've been through\nbefore.\n\nOr you may see something you have an opinion on / think will make a good song,\nand write about it accordingly.\n\nA final option is to get inspiration from a backing track. Sometimes when you\nlisten to a beat, you will start to get ideas for what a song should be about.\n\nIdeas will flow to your mind, and you can pick one of these and build out the\nsong from there.\n\nOnce again, all of these methods can be used by any one musician. You don't\nhave to pick one method for how to write a song, you can use the various\ndifferent techniques at different times.\n\nOnce you have a subject, let's look at the lyric writing. We don't want basic\nor childish lyrics, so this is something we'll need to practice on.\n\n## The Elements Of A Song Made Easy (With Video & Audio Examples)\n\nNow, before we look at actually writing your lyrics, let’s briefly look at the\nelements of your song. It wouldn’t help you if I just said “write down what\nyou feel in anyway and you’ll have your first song”.\n\nIn reality, while you would have some words written down, it wouldn’t\nnecessarily be a song.\n\nPart of what makes a song a song, is the way your words are put together.\nWe’ll look at the order of which these elements should go later on, but for\nnow, here are some of the key elements you may find in a song:\n\n 1. A Verse.\n 2. A Chorus.\n 3. An Intro (also known as an ‘introduction’).\n 4. An Outro.\n 5. The Breakdown / A Bridge.\n 6. A Pre-Chorus.\n 7. The Drop.\n\nNot all of the above elements will be used in every song you write. In fact,\nthe verse is the only one you 100% need to use.\n\nWhen writing your first song, I suggest you only write a verse and chorus, at\nleast initially. This is so you don’t over complicate things, and worry about\nmissing anything out.\n\nIn the interest of clarity though, let me explain what all of these elements\nare so you can use them when you get more comfortable with songwriting.\n\nI also give video examples of each element so you can see them in practice,\nnot just read the theory. We use Dappy’s song ‘No Regrets’ for these examples\nas it has most elements in there.\n\nThe only elements that song doesn’t have is a drop, so for that we use Shy\nFx’s ‘Original Nuttah’ song.\n\n### What Is A Verse\n\nIn your average song, the verse is the single element which takes up most of\nthe song’s time. This is the section that explains the story of your song in\nthe most detail.\n\nDepending on your style of song, you may have two, three, four or even more\nverses. The traditional pop song generally has around three versus, with two\nverses being the second most popular.\n\nThis is the only element which is a hundred percent essential to a song. There\nare some songs which don’t have any of the other elements and are made up\npurely of one long verse; this is mainly done on hip-hop ‘freestyle’ songs.\n\n### Video Examples Of A Verse\n\nHere’s an example of a verse; note that the video will start playing from the\ncorrect place for all these examples.\n\nVerse 1 is from 0:13 to 0:34:\n\nVerse 2 is from 1:27 to 1.48:\n\nVerse 3 is from 2:30 to 2:52:\n\n Note that from 2:20 to 2:42, this could also be classed as a breakdown. More details below in the ‘What Is The Breakdown And A Bridge’ section.\n\nAlso, notice how the choruses are in between these verses. But we’ll talk\nabout the other elements of this song below.\n\n### What Is A Chorus\n\nWhile not every song has a chorus, the majority of them do. In fact, choruses\nare probably the most important element to a song because they’re often what\nmakes people remember it.\n\nA chorus is usually repeated multiple times during the song between the verses\nand other elements. It’s often catchy and sums up the core theme of your\nlyrics.\n\n### Video Examples Of A Chorus\n\nHere’s an example of a chorus:\n\nChorus 1 is from 0:55 to 1:16:\n\nChorus 2 is from 1:59 to 2:20:\n\nChorus 3 is from 2:53 to 3:58:\n\nThis time the chorus is played three times, each in a different way.\n\nNote: 3:35 to 3:58 can also be classed as an outro, with the chorus being sung\non the outro. So they overlap.\n\n### What Is An Intro\n\nAn intro, a.k.a. introduction, is anything that is written for the beginning\nof the song. Sometimes this is someone talking, sometimes it’s them singing\n‘ooo’s and ‘arr’s, or sometimes a musician will even sing or rap there.\n\nThe main thing is that it’s all done before the main part of the song, either\nchorus or verse, comes in.\n\nNote: In some cases, people add their chorus in the intro, although this is\nnot that common.\n\n### Video Example Of An Intro\n\nHere’s an example of an intro:\n\nFrom 0:00 to 0:13:\n\n### What Is An Outro\n\nAn outro is pretty much the same as an intro, but it’s done at the end of the\nsong instead of the beginning. This helps wrap up the song and can give a\nconclusion to the listener.\n\n### Video Example Of An Outro\n\nHere’s an example of an outro:\n\nFrom 3:35 to 3:58:\n\nNote: 2:53 to 3:58 can also be classed as chorus 3 as the chorus is sung on\nthe outro.\n\n### What Is The Breakdown And A Bridge\n\nA ‘breakdown’ or ‘bridge’ is a part of a song where things change up. Normally\nthe backing track has less going on or the melody will change up, and your\nlyrics can be presented in a way to match this.\n\nIn this break down, you can either talk, leave it free from any lyrics or\nvoice, or sing your lyrics as normal. Whatever you decide to do, try and make\nit sound different from the rest of the song.\n\nIt’s usually slower and more mellow than the rest of the song, so when the\nsong returns to it's usual pace, it has more of an impact on the listener.\n\nThe breakdown can be placed at any point after the first verse of the song,\nbut often it’s placed before the final set of choruses so it leads up to a\n‘big finish’.\n\nA bridge is more typically a ‘lead in’ section; e.g it’ll lead in from a\nchorus to a verse.\n\nNot all songs have these sections, but they can help make your song less\nrepetitive and more exciting when done correctly.\n\n### Video Examples Of A Breakdown & A Bridge\n\nHere’s an example of a bridge:\n\nFrom 1:17 to 1:27:\n\nHere’s an example of a breakdown:\n\nFrom 2:20 to 2:42:\n\nNote that from 2:30 to 2:52, this section could also be classed as ‘verse 3’.\n\n### What Is A Pre-Chorus\n\nI personally really like pre-choruses. While they’re not used in most songs,\nwhen used right they can really help make your song stand out and catchy.\n\nA pre-chorus is something that goes in front of most (if not all) choruses in\na song. Like a chorus they are often catchy, but done in a different style to\nthe main chorus for differentiation.\n\n### Video Examples Of A Pre-Chorus\n\nHere’s an example of a pre-chorus:\n\nLong pre-chorus from 0:34 to 0:55:\n\nShort pre-chorus from 1:48 to 1:59:\n\n### What Is A Drop\n\nA ‘drop’ is a term that is used in certain genres of music; usually dance\nrelated genres. It usually comes after the intro, where the intro is more\nmellow and leads up to the drop.\n\nWhen the drop comes, it’s usually a lot busier than what came before. So if\nyou’re writing lyrics, you’ll want to make your lyrics that come at the drop\nreally hard hitting and more powerful than in the intro.\n\n### Video Example Of A Drop\n\nHere’s an example of a drop:\n\nAt 1:17. But watch from 1:01 to hear how it ‘drops’ at 1:17.\n\nNow we know all the elements of a great hit song, let’s get to the fun part\nand actually start writing it. 🙂\n\nNote: We’re not going to write the song in the order it will be performed as\nyou’ll see below. Instead we’ll write it in a way which will be easiest for\nyou, then we’ll structure the song after so it flows better.\n\n## How To Write A Chorus For A Song (Creating The Hook)\n\nIf you are a beginner songwriter, the easiest way to start writing your own\nsongs is to begin with a hook (also known as the chorus). If you're writing to\na beat, you will want to listen to it for a while, and begin writing down\neverything that starts coming to your mind.\n\nThese will usually be a line or two of lyrics, or a set melody structure you\ncan write to. Once you have brainstormed a few ideas onto paper, you will\nhopefully have a stand out idea you can base your chorus around.\n\nIf not, continue with this process until you do. You can get some ideas on\nbeing more creative with your songwriting here.\n\nYou may also find you have written more then one idea for a good chorus. If\nthis happens, pick the one that is most suited for this song, then save the\nrest for other future songs you write.\n\nThat songwriting tip will mean that you are already ahead when it comes to\ncreating a new piece, and will make the song writing process a lot easier the\nnext time around.\n\nDeveloping a good chorus is critical when it comes to making good songs,\nbecause the chorus is what connects each verse to one another. While it\ndoesn't need to rhyme, it will need to be catchy, and instantly grab the\nattention of people that hear it.\n\nWhile there are some exceptions to this rule, writing catchy choruses are\noften the way to go. And tools like Rhyme Zone can help with that.\n\nDepending on your target audience, you may also want to make your song lyrics\neasy to remember. If you keep your chorus lyrics basic but easy to sing along\nto, this can help your song stay in people's mind.\n\nThis will mean more people will hear, as not only will it get played more, but\npeople will be singing it so others will hear it like that too.\n\nThis tactic works especially well if you want your songs to appeal to kids, as\nthey pick up on catchy song and lyrics very easily. They can also bug their\nparents till they go out and buy your song, which can only be a good thing. 😀\n\nIf you don't want to go for a fully catchy chorus but want people to sing\nalong and support your song, another option is to look for current news that\nmost people are debating about, and try to incorporate how you feel about the\nmatter into your lyrics for the chorus.\n\nNine times out of ten, there are other people out there that feel the same way\nyou do about the subject. This will give you an audience that will support\nyour song simply because they can deeply relate to what you are talking about\nin it.\n\nOne key thing to remember, is to try and make your chorus flow smoothly with\nthe melody of the instrumental. It doesn't matter how good the lyrics in your\nsong are if they are off beat, so make sure you make your lyrics and song\nsound like they belong together.\n\nIf you want additional help with writing choruses specifically, have a read of\nour guide on how to write a chorus.\n\n## Creating The Verses For Your Song\n\nOnce you have your song's hook, you now know what the subject of your song is\ngoing to be. So now all you have to do for the verses is make them stay\nconsistent with the theme of the song.\n\nIn your first verse you want to grab your audiences attention quickly so they\nwant to hear more. The first verse is where you need to inject the most\nemotions into your lyrics, as it's often one of the first things your\nlisteners will hear.\n\nA great way to get ideas for the first verse is to use the phrases you used in\nyour chorus. This will of course mean that the subject matter stays the same,\nand will also sound more familiar and appealing to the listener.\n\nIn the 2nd verse you continue to build on everything you stated in the first\nverse. Make sure the 2nd verse is still going on with the same theme, so\nanyone that has connected with the song so far will continue to be absorbed\nwith what you have to say.\n\nThe great thing about song writing is that you don't have to include a lot of\ndetails about everything you're saying in the song. It's possible to keep\nthings relatively brief while still getting your message across to your\naudience.\n\nAfter the first or second verse, you may want to include a ‘break down'\nsection. This is a part of the song that is different from the rest, both in\nterms of the backing track and lyrical delivery.\n\nIt is usually slower and more mellow the the rest of the song, so when the\nsong returns to it's usual pace, it has more of an effect for the listener.\n\nIn this break down, you can either talk, leave it free from any lyrics or\nvoice, or sing your lyrics as normal. Whatever you decide to do, try and make\nit sound different from the rest of the song.\n\nIf you decide to include a 3rd verse in your song (this will depend on how\nlong your song is already and whether or not you've anything else to say),\nthis 3rd verse should once again keep the theme of the song going.\n\nDon't go too far off topic, and start getting ready to end the song. When you\nare finishing the song, you should end it with a strong final message.\n\nYou can see more details on verse writing here.\n\n## Writing An Intro And Outro For Your Song\n\nThese are probably some of the easiest parts of the song to write: the\nintroduction and the outro.\n\nYou want to write everything else first as these won’t take that long to do.\nFurthermore, once the rest of the song is written, it’s much easier to decide\nhow to do the intro and outro.\n\nTo get an idea of what you should put here, go back and listen to some of your\nfavorite songs. You’ll likely find that these sections are all done in\ndifferent ways.\n\nFor example, some of the songs may not have anything in terms of writing in\nthe intro or outro. They may just have the backing track and that’s all.\n\nOthers may have the performer talking about something that’s related to the\nsong’s theme.\n\nSome will have the performer making singing or rapping noises.\n\nMy main point is that you can do anything you want to, so you’re not really\nrestricted about what you write about (if you decide to write anything).\n\nWhen I make songs, I personally like to write them in full other than the\nintro and outro. Only when I get the instrumental I’ll be performing the song\nto, do I think about the beginning and end of the song.\n\nAt this point I’ll know how long the sections will need to be and what kind of\nemotions the backing track brings out in me. I find that this is the best way\nto get the best intro and outro for my songs.\n\nOne great thing about this section is it’s pretty easy to change. While\nchanging a whole verse or chorus for example would be a bit more of a big task\n(though not impossible), if you want to change the way you finish the song for\nexample it’s not long or hard to do.\n\nSo even if you’ve got an introduction there, if you wake up the next day and\ndecide that something else would go better, it’s pretty easy to switch up.\n\n## Checking Over All The Lyrics You've Written\n\nOnce you are done writing your final verse, it's time to read the lyrics you\njust wrote, and make any necessary changes to the song to make it better.\n\nGoing back over your work will allow you to spot errors and make sure the\noverall concept of your song works together.\n\nIt's also a good idea to sleep a night or two on your draft copy of the song,\nas this will allow you to see things fresh and see if you can change your\nsongs for the better in any way.\n\n## Structuring Your Song\n\nWhile I won't go deep into that in this guide, we look at how to structure\nyour song here.\n\nQuickly though, here's some popular song structures:\n\n * Intro > Verse 1 > Chorus > Verse 2 > Chorus > Verse 3 > Chorus > Chorus > Outro.\n * Intro > Verse 1 > Chorus > Verse 2 > Chorus > Bridge / Breakdown > Chorus > Chorus > Outro.\n\n## How To Write A Song For Beginners Conclusion\n\nAnd that's it. Writing songs isn't hard, but does require some practice and\nexperience. The more you practice writing songs, the better you will naturally\nbecome.\n\nYou will find you start to write your lyrics a lot faster, and you will\nnaturally become better at structuring your songs.\n\nNow that you know what you need to do to start writing your own song lyrics,\npick up a pen and start writing. Good luck. 🙂\n\n## Similar Posts\n\n### Creative Songwriting Exercises And Tips For Beginners\n\nByShaun Letang Last updated onJune 11, 2021\n\nHey guys, today we’re going to share with you some creative songwriting tips\nand exercises that will help take your songwriting skills to the next level.\nWe all know that the creative spark strikes whenever it strikes. Sometimes you\nget good song ideas in the shower, in the car, or at three in the morning...\n\nRead More Creative Songwriting Exercises And Tips For Beginners\n\n### How To Write Lyrics Faster For Singers And Rappers\n\nByDavid Andrew Wiebe Last updated onDecember 29, 2020\n\nLyrics. Just say the word, and some musicians will immediately freeze up. What\nis it about writing lyrics that’s so hard? Why do we place so much importance\non the words that we put to music? For the recording of Check Your Head, The\nBeastie Boys were said to have locked themselves in a room...\n\nRead More How To Write Lyrics Faster For Singers And Rappers\n\n### How To Write Good Rap Lyrics, Advice For Writing Better!\n\nByShaun Letang Last updated onJune 14, 2021\n\nI recently showed you how to become a better rapper, focusing on how to\nimprove your voice, delivery and the like. Today though, I’m going to show you\nhow to write good rap lyrics. You could have the best delivery in the world,\nbut if your lyrics aren’t saying anything people want to hear, it...\n\nRead More How To Write Good Rap Lyrics, Advice For Writing Better!\n\n### How To Become A Songwriter, From Beginner To Paid Songwriter\n\nByLiam Duncan Last updated onDecember 29, 2020\n\nWriting songs is both an art and a big business. Artists around the world are\nmaking a go of it either playing and recording their own music or writing\nmusic for other artists. How do you become a songwriter? How do you make money\nas a songwriter? What makes a songwriter a professional? In this...\n\nRead More How To Become A Songwriter, From Beginner To Paid Songwriter\n\n### How Long Does It Take To Write A Song?\n\nByLiam Duncan Last updated onDecember 29, 2020\n\nWhen you start writing songs or creating music of any kind, you’ll spend a\nlong time working on your process. Know it or not, every song you finish is\nbuilding on a process. The key is to finish your songs. You may be wondering\nhow long it should take you to finish a song –...\n\nRead More How Long Does It Take To Write A Song?\n\n### How Long Should A Song Be, Both For Radio And Other?\n\nByDavid Andrew Wiebe Last updated onJuly 16, 2021\n\nIn recent years, the three to three-and-a-half-minute song has been an\naccepted standard in the pop world; especially on radio. It’s because of this\nthat this is the length most musicians write their songs. Has it always been\nthat way? No. If you think back to the 60s and 70s, there were plenty of\nhit...\n\nRead More How Long Should A Song Be, Both For Radio And Other?\n\n## 154 Comments\n\n 1. Ari says:\n\nAugust 21, 2019 at 6:03 pm\n\nThanks for the article. This is actually a pretty good starting guide for\nbeginner songwriters. In my opinion the most important thing when starting\nsongwriting is to understand that learning songwriting is a marathon – it\ntakes time to learn. 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Enter\nyour details below & I'll email it to you asap:\n\nerror: Alert: Content is protected !!\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.secretsofsongwriting.com/2015/11/27/describing-your-song-in-one-short-sentence-thats-important/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210518204938/https://www.secretsofsongwriting.com/2015/11/27/describing-your-song-in-one-short-sentence-thats-important/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Describing Your Song In One Short Sentence – That’s Important!", "passages": [ "Ten songwriting eBooks - one great bundle price! Plus a free copy of \"Use Your Words! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\"", "If you can’t express or sum up the main concept of your song — what the song’s all about — in one sentence or less, you’re going to have trouble connecting to your audience. Lyrics may take the listener on a journey, but there needs to be one concise way of describing that journey.", "It’s like taking a trip. Your plan may be to visit the Eiffel Tower, see St. Peter’s Basilica, take a gondola ride in Venice, and finish up with a trip to London, but you’re likely going to tell your friends, “I’m going to Europe!”", "Looking for good songwriting content for your iPad, Kindle, laptop, desktop, or other PDF-reading device? Gary Ewer’s eBook Bundle, “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting”, will show you why good songs are good, and how to apply those lessons to your own music. Get the complete 10-eBook Bundle (plus a free deal). Read more..", "Take a good look at any song that’s hit the top of the charts, and you’ll see that every one of them can be summed up with an overarching expression that categorizes the entire experience. That overarching expression more often than not is the very title of the song:", "And even if the title doesn’t describe everything the song is about, it usually only takes one listen to catch the title’s significance:", "Why is the ability to sum up a song’s meaning with one simple expression so important? It has to do with emotion. Your song may pull the listener in several directions as a story unfolds, but the emotion the listener feels needs to be much simpler, much more basic. Everything points to that one emotion.", "That simple, basic emotion gives listeners an uncomplicated musical experience that offers one important benefit: they’re more likely to remember that emotional experience, and want to re-experience it.", "If you find it difficult to sum up your song with one phrase, your audience will have the same difficulty, and you’ll be losing an opportunity to make a necessary connection. It may require you to go back through your lyric and see if you can rework it. Here are some tips:", "First, make sure the chorus lyric is a simple expression of the song’s emotional experience. Reword things if necessary to be sure that there’s a single emotional focus to what you’ve written.", "Next, look at the verse. Make sure the verse lyric, even if it moves through several related events or descriptions, addresses (or sets up) the emotional experience of the chorus.", "Finally, look at any other section (pre-chorus, bridge, etc.), and again, make sure that they can be reduced to a simple emotion.", "As you can see, it’s the song’s emotional content that you’re addressing, not the various events described in the song. A song can take the listener on a complex journey, but like the European trip, it all needs to be able to be expressed in a simple phrase that describes its very heart and purpose.", "“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle packages look at songwriting from every angle, and have been used by thousands of songwriters. How to use chords, write melodies, and craft winning lyrics. READ MORE..", "I ordered your e-books, and I am absolutely loving them. I've only very recently started writing songs (I've written four...but all within the last week!), and the information you offer is incredibly useful. So, thank you!", "I wanted to let you know that I am completely enjoying your e-books. I think they are brilliant and fabulous to learn by. I’ve written medical texts before and the secret is to not talk down to people, make it understandable and you’ve done an outstanding job on that.", "As a beginner, I have visited a number of sites offering music lessons and I find your site more trainee friendly. The material presentation is not only precise but also specific for easy grasp. I thought I should commend you for the good work. God bless.", "Hi Gary, I just love all of your e-books. I do hip hop as well as other styles like r&b, neo soul, and jazz. I often refer to your e-books for inspiration. You have been stellar in my book. Keep it coming.", "I recently bought your collection of e-books on song writing, chord changes and creating harmonies and I would just like to let you know how pleased I am with them. They have very clearly answered so many of the things about music writing which I've never been able to really find a clear answer to before. My enthusiasm for song writing has just come back with a vengeance! Many thanks!" ] }, "parsed_md": "Describing Your Song In One Short Sentence – That’s Important! \| The Essential\nSecrets of Songwriting\n\nDescribing Your Song In One Short Sentence – That’s Important! – The Essential\nSecrets of Songwriting\n\n * Power Up Your Songwriting Skills!\n\nAbout This Blog\n\nEasy Music Theory With Gary Ewer (video-based theory course)\n\nStuck? Work one-on-one with me!\n\nGet \"Use Your Words! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\" FREE when\nyou purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting 10-eBook Bundle”\n\nDiscover the essential secrets of songwriting!\n\nTime to take your natural instincts to a new level!\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting\n\n10-eBook Bundle\n\n * THE ESSENTIAL SECRETS OF SONGWRITING 10-EBOOK BUNDLE\n\n$37 USD\n\nImmediate Download\n\nConsistency is Everything.\n\nStart writing the BEST songs of your life!\n\n * Power Up Your Songwriting Skills!\n\nAbout This Blog\n\nTen songwriting eBooks - one great bundle price! Plus a free copy of \"Use Your\nWords! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\"\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting 10-eBook Bundle\n\n * Be the BEST you can be.\n\nTHE ESSENTIAL SECRETS OF SONGWRITING 10-eBOOK BUNDLE\n\n$37 USD\n\nImmediate download\n\n• View the Table of Contents\n\n• See More Details\n\n# Describing Your Song In One Short Sentence – That’s Important!\n\nPosted on November 27, 2015June 14, 2016 by Gary Ewer\n\nIf you can’t express or sum up the main concept of your song — what the song’s\nall about — in one sentence or less, you’re going to have trouble connecting\nto your audience. Lyrics may take the listener on a journey, but there needs\nto be one concise way of describing that journey.\n\nIt’s like taking a trip. Your plan may be to visit the Eiffel Tower, see St.\nPeter’s Basilica, take a gondola ride in Venice, and finish up with a trip to\nLondon, but you’re likely going to tell your friends, “I’m going to Europe!”\n\nLooking for good songwriting content for your iPad, Kindle, laptop, desktop,\nor other PDF-reading device? Gary Ewer’s eBook Bundle, “The Essential Secrets\nof Songwriting”, will show you why good songs are good, and how to apply those\nlessons to your own music. Get the complete 10-eBook Bundle (plus a free\ndeal). Read more..\n\nTake a good look at any song that’s hit the top of the charts, and you’ll see\nthat every one of them can be summed up with an overarching expression that\ncategorizes the entire experience. That overarching expression more often than\nnot is the very title of the song:\n\n * “You’re So Vain” (Carly Simon)\n * “It’s Still Rock & Roll to Me” (Billy Joel)\n * “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” (Doug James/Michael Bolton)\n * “He Wasn’t Man Enough” (Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Harvey Mason, Jr., recorded by Toni Braxton)\n * “Happy” (Pharrell Williams)\n\nAnd even if the title doesn’t describe everything the song is about, it\nusually only takes one listen to catch the title’s significance:\n\n * “Dear Prudence” (Lennon & McCartney)\n * “Magic” (John Farrar, recorded by Olivia Newton-John)\n * “Poison” (Bell Biv DeVoe)\n * “Smooth” (Santana feat. Rob Thomas)\n * “Roar” (Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, & Henry Walter)\n\nWhy is the ability to sum up a song’s meaning with one simple expression so\nimportant? It has to do with emotion. Your song may pull the listener in\nseveral directions as a story unfolds, but the emotion the listener feels\nneeds to be much simpler, much more basic. Everything points to that one\nemotion.\n\nThat simple, basic emotion gives listeners an uncomplicated musical experience\nthat offers one important benefit: they’re more likely to remember that\nemotional experience, and want to re-experience it.\n\nIf you find it difficult to sum up your song with one phrase, your audience\nwill have the same difficulty, and you’ll be losing an opportunity to make a\nnecessary connection. It may require you to go back through your lyric and see\nif you can rework it. Here are some tips:\n\n 1. First, make sure the chorus lyric is a simple expression of the song’s emotional experience. Reword things if necessary to be sure that there’s a single emotional focus to what you’ve written.\n 2. Next, look at the verse. Make sure the verse lyric, even if it moves through several related events or descriptions, addresses (or sets up) the emotional experience of the chorus.\n 3. Finally, look at any other section (pre-chorus, bridge, etc.), and again, make sure that they can be reduced to a simple emotion.\n\nAs you can see, it’s the song’s emotional content that you’re addressing, not\nthe various events described in the song. A song can take the listener on a\ncomplex journey, but like the European trip, it all needs to be able to be\nexpressed in a simple phrase that describes its very heart and purpose.\n\n______________\n\nWritten by Gary Ewer. Follow on Twitter.\n\n“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle packages look at\nsongwriting from every angle, and have been used by thousands of songwriters.\nHow to use chords, write melodies, and craft winning lyrics. 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So, thank you!\n\n##### Sue\n\nLos Angeles, California, USA\n\nI wanted to let you know that I am completely enjoying your e-books. I think\nthey are brilliant and fabulous to learn by. I’ve written medical texts before\nand the secret is to not talk down to people, make it understandable and\nyou’ve done an outstanding job on that.\n\n##### Phillip Tirman, MD\n\nCalifornia, USA\n\nAs a beginner, I have visited a number of sites offering music lessons and I\nfind your site more trainee friendly. The material presentation is not only\nprecise but also specific for easy grasp. I thought I should commend you for\nthe good work. God bless.\n\n##### P.P.\n\nUK\n\nHi Gary, I just love all of your e-books. I do hip hop as well as other styles\nlike r&b, neo soul, and jazz. I often refer to your e-books for inspiration.\nYou have been stellar in my book. Keep it coming.\n\n##### Francis\n\nUSA\n\nI recently bought your collection of e-books on song writing, chord changes\nand creating harmonies and I would just like to let you know how pleased I am\nwith them. They have very clearly answered so many of the things about music\nwriting which I've never been able to really find a clear answer to before. My\nenthusiasm for song writing has just come back with a vengeance! Many thanks!\n\n##### Andy\n\nUK\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting, © 2021\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://blogs.online.berklee.edu/blog/2015/09/03/how-to-write-lyrics-with-artists/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170213204803/https://blogs.online.berklee.edu/blog/2015/09/03/how-to-write-lyrics-with-artists/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How To Write Lyrics With Artists", "passages": [ "As songwriters or producers, it is our job to make an artist look good. In other words, we need to capture with sound what makes that artist unique and appealing. I’d like to share some techniques I have found work well when songwriting with a recording artist who may or may not be a songwriter at heart.", "Sometimes performing or recording artists are vocalists or instrumentalists with very little songwriting knowledge. In a collaborative situation, it is the songwriter’s job to take the lead and help the artist to verbalize with music and words elements of who he or she is as an artist. This can be a daunting task unless we break it down into smaller steps.", "Some of the best lyrics can be found by truly listening to the artist talk about what is important to him or her. Getting to what’s important sometimes takes some digging. It is up to us as the writer to ask the right questions to reveal these good lyrics. We start in conversation, listening closely to what comes up. When something does come up, such as a memory of a situation, a person, or a pivotal experience, we can investigate that with the artist. The moment that holds the well of emotion is the moment the song should capture. Pretend you’re a journalist, and you are interviewing the artist. You might ask, what really hit you at that moment? What do you believe now because of that experience? What do you want people to know about you because of that time in your life?", "Follow your instincts, and when you ask questions take the stance of someone who is truly curious to understand the person inside the artist. As you do, record the exact words the artist says. Using the artist’s language ensures that the artist feels he or she had a major part in writing the song. This gives you a better chance of seeing your song chosen for the performance or the record.", "We can also use this technique writing with other songwriters. It’s a kind of collaborative object writing or destination writing. It also helps us to see eye to eye on a song idea, getting us on the same page from the beginning of the song. It’s not uncommon for collaboration to feel difficult or even uncomfortable at times. Having some tools at hand to keep the session lively and productive can alleviate our fears and result in some great songs and relationships.", "I have a question. First I would like to say the information was very valuable and informative. How can someone who just want to be a lyricist becoming involve with an artist. I notice a lot songs have both a lyricist and composer. They might also include the artist as well. I’m not trying to sound selfish but I know if I do composing and lyrics I’m going to want to perform it. So how is this done?", "Thanks for this. This technique will be especially helpful because many of the artists I work with are remote, and production from afar can be tricky. Anyway, great tips for keeping the intent of the artist- keep up the good work!", "Berklee Online is Berklee College of Music's online school. With world renowned faculty and unparalleled networking opportunities, Berklee Online brings the best of Berklee to students around the world. Learn more." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Write Lyrics With Artists \| Berklee Online\n\n * Popular Posts\n * Recent Posts\n\n * Becoming Unique Andrea Stolpe April 7, 2016\n\n * Easy Tools for Better Melodies Andrea Stolpe December 10, 2015\n\n * Industry Feedback Breaks Us And Makes Us Andrea Stolpe September 15, 2015\n\n * Tools for Finishing More Songs Andrea Stolpe February 3, 2016\n\n * Small Moments Write the Song Andrea Stolpe October 3, 2016\n\n * 5-Minute Tips to Better Songs Andrea Stolpe September 15, 2016\n\n * Tips for Writing Big Message Songs Andrea Stolpe August 25, 2016\n\n * How to Find a Collaborator Andrea Stolpe August 7, 2016\n\n### Social Media\n\n### Twitter\n\nHome / Songwriting / How To Write Lyrics With Artists\n\n03 September\n\n## How To Write Lyrics With Artists\n\nWritten by Andrea Stolpe\n\nco-writing, collaborations, collaborative songwriting, Songwriting Songwriting\n4 comments\n\nAs songwriters or producers, it is our job to make an artist look good. In\nother words, we need to capture with sound what makes that artist unique and\nappealing. I’d like to share some techniques I have found work well when\nsongwriting with a recording artist who may or may not be a songwriter at\nheart.\n\nSometimes performing or recording artists are vocalists or instrumentalists\nwith very little songwriting knowledge. In a collaborative situation, it is\nthe songwriter’s job to take the lead and help the artist to verbalize with\nmusic and words elements of who he or she is as an artist. This can be a\ndaunting task unless we break it down into smaller steps.\n\nSome of the best lyrics can be found by truly listening to the artist talk\nabout what is important to him or her. Getting to what’s important sometimes\ntakes some digging. It is up to us as the writer to ask the right questions to\nreveal these good lyrics. We start in conversation, listening closely to what\ncomes up. When something does come up, such as a memory of a situation, a\nperson, or a pivotal experience, we can investigate that with the artist. The\nmoment that holds the well of emotion is the moment the song should capture.\nPretend you’re a journalist, and you are interviewing the artist. You might\nask, what really hit you at that moment? What do you believe now because of\nthat experience? What do you want people to know about you because of that\ntime in your life?\n\nFollow your instincts, and when you ask questions take the stance of someone\nwho is truly curious to understand the person inside the artist. As you do,\nrecord the exact words the artist says. Using the artist’s language ensures\nthat the artist feels he or she had a major part in writing the song. This\ngives you a better chance of seeing your song chosen for the performance or\nthe record.\n\nWe can also use this technique writing with other songwriters. It’s a kind of\ncollaborative object writing or destination writing. It also helps us to see\neye to eye on a song idea, getting us on the same page from the beginning of\nthe song. It’s not uncommon for collaboration to feel difficult or even\nuncomfortable at times. Having some tools at hand to keep the session lively\nand productive can alleviate our fears and result in some great songs and\nrelationships.\n\nHappy writing,\n\nAndrea\n\nShare On\n\n##### Andrea Stolpe\n\nAndrea Stolpe teaches songwriting at Berklee Online and the University of\nSouthern California. Her songs have been recorded by Faith Hill, Julianne\nHough, and Jimmy Wayne. She is also the author of Popular Songwriting: 10\nSteps to Effective Storytelling.\n\nPrevious Article Comment on Berklee Online Staff Jam 08/26/15 by Mary Ann\nVorasky\n\nNext Article Watch Songwriting Student Eirini Tornesaki Sing at Wrigley Field\n\n### Related Posts\n\n * ## Simple Piano Tips for Songwriters\n\nMarch 20, 2016\n\n * ## How to Build A Team\n\nFebruary 18, 2016\n\n * ## Tools for Finishing More Songs\n\nFebruary 3, 2016\n\n### 4 Comments\n\n 1. Lyle jarmon.\n\nSeptember 4, 2015 at 1:00 am\n\nI really like information given. I myself Will apply these techniques. Thank\nyou\n\n 2. Sheryl\n\nSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:24 pm\n\nI have a question. First I would like to say the information was very valuable\nand informative. How can someone who just want to be a lyricist becoming\ninvolve with an artist. I notice a lot songs have both a lyricist and\ncomposer. They might also include the artist as well. I’m not trying to sound\nselfish but I know if I do composing and lyrics I’m going to want to perform\nit. So how is this done?\n\n 3. Michael\n\nOctober 6, 2015 at 4:26 am\n\nThanks for this. This technique will be especially helpful because many of the\nartists I work with are remote, and production from afar can be tricky.\nAnyway, great tips for keeping the intent of the artist- keep up the good\nwork!\n\n 4. Ben\n\nFebruary 25, 2016 at 9:38 pm\n\nGood article, Andrea. Asking questions and trying to use the artist’s own\nwords is important.\n\n### Next term begins Sept. 26, 2016.\n\n### About Berklee Online\n\nBerklee Online is Berklee College of Music's online school. With world\nrenowned faculty and unparalleled networking opportunities, Berklee Online\nbrings the best of Berklee to students around the world. 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Plus a free copy of \"Use Your Words! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\"", "“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle packages will take your songwriting further than you’ve ever taken it before. They include the eBook, “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. Read more..", "In 1967, John Lennon turned the information he read on a circus poster into the lyrics for his song, “Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite.” This quirky song presents itself as a musical version of a real circus announcement.", "Even though Lennon says that he simply took what he saw on the poster and made it the lyric, he did take some poetic justice in the conversion. So the poster’s wording, “Late of Wells’s Circus” became “Late of Pablo Fanque’s Fair,” a much more playful lyric, referring to a different line at the top of the poster.", "He also wrote, “In this way Mr. K. will challenge the world,” obviously enjoying the rhyme between “way” and “K”, when the poster actually says, “In this branch of the profession Mr. H. challenges THE WORLD!”", "Despite Lennon’s tremendous skill in converting the poster into a song lyric, this isn’t the normal way to write lyrics, I think we can all agree. It’s much more normal that we have thoughts, feelings and opinions about something which we want to turn into lyrics. It doesn’t usually work to simply make those opinions your lyrics. It takes more.", "So you’ve got opinions, but you don’t know how to turn them into a lyric? Here are 3 tips that will help:", "When we talk about form in this context, we’re talking about making clear distinctions between the various sections of a song. Here’s a list of those sections (your song may not have all sections), and the kind of lyric a listener subconsciously expects in each section:", "Pre-chorus: Lyrics turn from verse-like descriptions into something more emotional, something that begins to show the audience how you’re feeling about the events in the verse.", "Chorus: Lyrics should describe emotional reactions to the things mentioned in the verse. In that sense, it helps the listener understand your position on what’s been described so far.", "Bridge: Lyrics typically move back and forth between narrative-style writing (giving a bit more information) to emotional reactions. That back-and-forth helps generate more song energy, and prepares the music for a return to the chorus.", "It often helps, when generating song lyrics, to write a short story that helps focus in on the actual events you’re singing about. That’s because it’s often the case that a song’s topic will be large, like singing about human rights, for example. But “human rights” is more of a category, not a story. You need something more specific. So a story can help you move in closer and target a specific event, person, feeling, or opinion. Writing a story allows you to take aim at a particular emotion by focusing in on something specific. Remember, you don’t have to cover an entire category when you write. Get specific, and you’ll find that listeners will have a stronger emotional response.", "Word lists allow you to come up with the vocabulary for your song. Stick with words that are common, everyday words you might use in conversation. Remember, we have a written form of English and an oral form, and songs should use an oral form of the language. Stay away from phrases that appear mainly in written English (“with regard to”, “in the process of”, etc.)", "There are lots of ways you can create lists that will benefit your songwriting, so here’s a post that gives guidance.", "More often than not, problems turning thoughts and opinions into lyrics stem from two likely sources: 1) a topic that is too broad (i.e., it’s a category); and/or 2) a topic for which it’s difficult for a listener to generate an emotional response.", "In a recent post I mentioned why I felt that Titanic the motion picture was such a success: 1) it narrowed the story down to a love affair between Jack and Rose; and 2) in the midst of a colossal tragedy, we found ourselves wrapped up in that affair as the main subject of the film.", "Get those four things right, and you’ll have a lyric to which audiences will feel a connection. You’ll have pulled them into your world for 3 to 4 minutes, and that’s the mark of lyric-writing success.", "I ordered your e-books, and I am absolutely loving them. I've only very recently started writing songs (I've written four...but all within the last week!), and the information you offer is incredibly useful. So, thank you!", "I wanted to let you know that I am completely enjoying your e-books. I think they are brilliant and fabulous to learn by. I’ve written medical texts before and the secret is to not talk down to people, make it understandable and you’ve done an outstanding job on that.", "As a beginner, I have visited a number of sites offering music lessons and I find your site more trainee friendly. The material presentation is not only precise but also specific for easy grasp. I thought I should commend you for the good work. God bless.", "Hi Gary, I just love all of your e-books. I do hip hop as well as other styles like r&b, neo soul, and jazz. I often refer to your e-books for inspiration. You have been stellar in my book. Keep it coming.", "I recently bought your collection of e-books on song writing, chord changes and creating harmonies and I would just like to let you know how pleased I am with them. They have very clearly answered so many of the things about music writing which I've never been able to really find a clear answer to before. My enthusiasm for song writing has just come back with a vengeance! Many thanks!" ] }, "parsed_md": "Turning Thoughts, Feelings and Opinions into Lyrics \| The Essential Secrets of\nSongwriting\n\nTurning Thoughts, Feelings and Opinions into Lyrics – The Essential Secrets of\nSongwriting\n\n * Power Up Your Songwriting Skills!\n\nAbout This Blog\n\nEasy Music Theory With Gary Ewer (video-based theory course)\n\nStuck? Work one-on-one with me!\n\nGet \"Use Your Words! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\" FREE when\nyou purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting 10-eBook Bundle”\n\nDiscover the essential secrets of songwriting!\n\nTime to take your natural instincts to a new level!\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting\n\n10-eBook Bundle\n\n * THE ESSENTIAL SECRETS OF SONGWRITING 10-EBOOK BUNDLE\n\n$37 USD\n\nImmediate Download\n\nConsistency is Everything.\n\nStart writing the BEST songs of your life!\n\n * Power Up Your Songwriting Skills!\n\nAbout This Blog\n\nTen songwriting eBooks - one great bundle price! Plus a free copy of \"Use Your\nWords! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\"\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting 10-eBook Bundle\n\n * Be the BEST you can be.\n\nTHE ESSENTIAL SECRETS OF SONGWRITING 10-eBOOK BUNDLE\n\n$37 USD\n\nImmediate download\n\n• View the Table of Contents\n\n• See More Details\n\n# Turning Thoughts, Feelings and Opinions into Lyrics\n\nPosted on September 17, 2015June 22, 2016 by Gary Ewer\n\n#### Turning a thought or opinion into a lyric is easier if you start by\nwriting a short story.\n\n____________\n\n“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle packages will take your\nsongwriting further than you’ve ever taken it before. They include the eBook,\n“From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. Read more..\n\n____________\n\nIn 1967, John Lennon turned the information he read on a circus poster into\nthe lyrics for his song, “Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite.” This quirky song\npresents itself as a musical version of a real circus announcement.\n\nEven though Lennon says that he simply took what he saw on the poster and made\nit the lyric, he did take some poetic justice in the conversion. So the\nposter’s wording, “Late of Wells’s Circus” became “Late of Pablo Fanque’s\nFair,” a much more playful lyric, referring to a different line at the top of\nthe poster.\n\nHe also wrote, “In this way Mr. K. will challenge the world,” obviously\nenjoying the rhyme between “way” and “K”, when the poster actually says, “In\nthis branch of the profession Mr. H. challenges THE WORLD!”\n\nDespite Lennon’s tremendous skill in converting the poster into a song lyric,\nthis isn’t the normal way to write lyrics, I think we can all agree. It’s much\nmore normal that we have thoughts, feelings and opinions about something which\nwe want to turn into lyrics. It doesn’t usually work to simply make those\nopinions your lyrics. It takes more.\n\nSo you’ve got opinions, but you don’t know how to turn them into a lyric? Here\nare 3 tips that will help:\n\n### 1\\. It’s All About Form\n\nWhen we talk about form in this context, we’re talking about making clear\ndistinctions between the various sections of a song. Here’s a list of those\nsections (your song may not have all sections), and the kind of lyric a\nlistener subconsciously expects in each section:\n\n * Verse: Lyrics should describe situations, people and circumstances, and keep an emotional outpouring to a minimum.\n * Pre-chorus: Lyrics turn from verse-like descriptions into something more emotional, something that begins to show the audience how you’re feeling about the events in the verse.\n * Chorus: Lyrics should describe emotional reactions to the things mentioned in the verse. In that sense, it helps the listener understand your position on what’s been described so far.\n * Bridge: Lyrics typically move back and forth between narrative-style writing (giving a bit more information) to emotional reactions. That back-and-forth helps generate more song energy, and prepares the music for a return to the chorus.\n\n### 2\\. Write a Short Story\n\nIt often helps, when generating song lyrics, to write a short story that helps\nfocus in on the actual events you’re singing about. That’s because it’s often\nthe case that a song’s topic will be large, like singing about human rights,\nfor example. But “human rights” is more of a category, not a story. You need\nsomething more specific. So a story can help you move in closer and target a\nspecific event, person, feeling, or opinion. Writing a story allows you to\ntake aim at a particular emotion by focusing in on something specific.\nRemember, you don’t have to cover an entire category when you write. Get\nspecific, and you’ll find that listeners will have a stronger emotional\nresponse.\n\n### 3\\. Create Word Lists\n\nWord lists allow you to come up with the vocabulary for your song. Stick with\nwords that are common, everyday words you might use in conversation. Remember,\nwe have a written form of English and an oral form, and songs should use an\noral form of the language. Stay away from phrases that appear mainly in\nwritten English (“with regard to”, “in the process of”, etc.)\n\nThere are lots of ways you can create lists that will benefit your\nsongwriting, so here’s a post that gives guidance.\n\nMore often than not, problems turning thoughts and opinions into lyrics stem\nfrom two likely sources: 1) a topic that is too broad (i.e., it’s a category);\nand/or 2) a topic for which it’s difficult for a listener to generate an\nemotional response.\n\nIn a recent post I mentioned why I felt that Titanic the motion picture was\nsuch a success: 1) it narrowed the story down to a love affair between Jack\nand Rose; and 2) in the midst of a colossal tragedy, we found ourselves\nwrapped up in that affair as the main subject of the film.\n\nWhen you’re finished writing a lyric, you need to be able to sit back and ask\nyourself:\n\n 1. Is my topic sufficiently focused?\n 2. Is my topic sufficiently interesting?\n 3. Have I used words that someone would use in casual conversation?\n 4. Does it move back and forth between descriptions of events and people, to an emotional release?\n\nGet those four things right, and you’ll have a lyric to which audiences will\nfeel a connection. You’ll have pulled them into your world for 3 to 4 minutes,\nand that’s the mark of lyric-writing success.\n\nWatch this video for hints on how to craft the emotional content of your\nlyrics:\n\n__________\n\nWritten by Gary Ewer. Follow Gary on Twitter\n\nGary is the author of “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Deluxe\nBundle. Read more..\n\nPosted in lyrics and tagged bridge, category, chorus, lyricist, lyrics, music,\nsongwriter, songwriting, topic, verse, words.\n\n## One Comment\n\n 1. PRINCEWILL\n\nMay 15, 2018 at 8:59 am Reply\n\nTHIS HELPED...UR SUCH A GENIUS...GOD BLESS YOUR TALENT\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is\nprocessed.\n\nDonate\n\n### Get the Songwriting eBook Bundle!\n\nStop struggling with your songwriting technique. 10 eBooks that cover every\naspect of songwriting!\n\n$37 USD (Immediate Download)\n\nor READ MORE\n\n### Recent Posts\n\n * What You Need to Know About the Rhythms of Your Melodies\n * Your Favourite Part: Does Your Song Have a WOW Moment?\n * Five Questions About Any Good Song You Should Be Able to Answer\n * The Benefit of Leaving Lyrics to the Last Step\n * What Can You Really Learn From an Old Song?\n\n### Archives\n\n### Categories\n\n### Meta\n\n * Log in\n * Entries feed\n * Comments feed\n * WordPress.org\n\n### Read What Songwriters Are Saying About Gary’s Songwriting Ebook Bundle:\n\nI ordered your e-books, and I am absolutely loving them. I've only very\nrecently started writing songs (I've written four...but all within the last\nweek!), and the information you offer is incredibly useful. So, thank you!\n\n##### Sue\n\nLos Angeles, California, USA\n\nI wanted to let you know that I am completely enjoying your e-books. I think\nthey are brilliant and fabulous to learn by. I’ve written medical texts before\nand the secret is to not talk down to people, make it understandable and\nyou’ve done an outstanding job on that.\n\n##### Phillip Tirman, MD\n\nCalifornia, USA\n\nAs a beginner, I have visited a number of sites offering music lessons and I\nfind your site more trainee friendly. The material presentation is not only\nprecise but also specific for easy grasp. I thought I should commend you for\nthe good work. God bless.\n\n##### P.P.\n\nUK\n\nHi Gary, I just love all of your e-books. I do hip hop as well as other styles\nlike r&b, neo soul, and jazz. I often refer to your e-books for inspiration.\nYou have been stellar in my book. Keep it coming.\n\n##### Francis\n\nUSA\n\nI recently bought your collection of e-books on song writing, chord changes\nand creating harmonies and I would just like to let you know how pleased I am\nwith them. They have very clearly answered so many of the things about music\nwriting which I've never been able to really find a clear answer to before. My\nenthusiasm for song writing has just come back with a vengeance! Many thanks!\n\n##### Andy\n\nUK\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting, © 2021\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/freewrite.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210906143845/http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/freewrite.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Writer's Web: Freewriting: A Way Around Writer's Block", "passages": [ "Freewriting is one of our Consultants' favorite techniques for helping writers who cannot get started. Freewriting is analogous to the warm up you might do before exercising.", "Begin with a blank computer screen and a watch (or the clock on the computer). You might use a pad instead--freewriting involves generating words, not correcting them or getting just the right word.", "Set a time for yourself. Try one, five, or ten minutes. Longer times may not be that productive since free writing is a \"warm up\" for more focused writing.", "Then review what you have written. Are there words you like? Ideas that might work for the next project you are doing?", "Put a topic of your choice, or even the topic of your next paper, at the top of a blank page.", "Set a time limit and begin free writing. This time, write down things that seem to be related to the topic. Do not worry about order of ideas or grammatical correctness. Don't worry if the ideas seem to be digressions.", "Practice putting the freewriting into outline form. If you were to use the writing to begin a paper, which points would you make first? Second?" ] }, "parsed_md": "Writer's Web: Freewriting: A Way Around Writer's Block\n\nFreewriting: A Way Around Writer's Block (printable version here)\n\nFreewriting is one of our Consultants' favorite techniques for helping writers\nwho cannot get started. Freewriting is analogous to the warm up you might do\nbefore exercising.\n\nThere is no \"correct\" way to freewrite, so try a variation of these steps:\n\n * Begin with a blank computer screen and a watch (or the clock on the computer). You might use a pad instead--freewriting involves generating words, not correcting them or getting just the right word.\n * Set a time for yourself. Try one, five, or ten minutes. Longer times may not be that productive since free writing is a \"warm up\" for more focused writing.\n * Begin to type or write about anything that comes into your head. Don't stop until the time is up.\n * Then review what you have written. Are there words you like? Ideas that might work for the next project you are doing?\n\nFocused freewriting follows the same process but begins with a topic:\n\n * Put a topic of your choice, or even the topic of your next paper, at the top of a blank page.\n * Set a time limit and begin free writing. This time, write down things that seem to be related to the topic. Do not worry about order of ideas or grammatical correctness. Don't worry if the ideas seem to be digressions.\n * When time is up, look over what you have written. Pull out ideas and phrases you can use later.\n * Practice putting the freewriting into outline form. If you were to use the writing to begin a paper, which points would you make first? Second?\n\nBack to 'Getting Started' Writer's Web \| Writing Center \| Make an Appointment\n\| Library Copyright Info \n \n---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.secretsofsongwriting.com/2015/10/02/how-your-songs-melody-can-add-meaning-to-your-lyrics/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210518211737/https://www.secretsofsongwriting.com/2015/10/02/how-your-songs-melody-can-add-meaning-to-your-lyrics/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How Your Song’s Melody Can Add Meaning To Your Lyrics", "passages": [ "Ten songwriting eBooks - one great bundle price! Plus a free copy of \"Use Your Words! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\"", "I recently wrote an article for SongBay that discussed ways in which the chords you choose can work hand-in-hand with your lyrics, and actually enhance their meaning. Getting words and chords working together makes for a more meaningful experience for your audience.", "Along the same lines, there are things you can be doing as you create a melody for your song that can add meaning to your lyrics. You can make your songs’ melodies and lyrics more poignant and more satisfying to the listener by knowing a few things about how melodic shape affects lyrical meaning.", "Struggling to build an audience base? “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” shows you every aspect of what makes a great song great. Read more..", "Use a melody with lots of repeated notes (i.e., singing the same pitch) (Ex: “Like a Rolling Stone” – Dylan)", "Try starting your melody quite low in the singer’s range, or (conversely) high in the range. This draws attention to the melodic line, and the lyric, right away.", "Use a melody with lots of leaps, either upward or downward. (Ex: The chorus of “Man in the Mirror”, which features a large leap downward at its start; or “My Way” (Anka), which features a large leap upward.", "Place the bulk of the melody in the mid-range of the singer’s voice. This gives the best opportunity to add large leaps upward or downward.", "Use a melody that moves up and down largely by step (i.e., avoiding large melodic leaps except in spots where emotional release is important.)", "Place the bulk of the melody in the singer’s mid-range, as this allows the best chance for the melody to be able to move up or down as needed.", "Speak your lyric melodramatically to find the natural rise and fall of the words. These shapes should be worked into the basic shape of your melodies.", "Think about the natural pulse of the words – i.e., think about which syllables get an accent, and which ones don’t. Be sure that the lyric, when sung, has been partnered with the melody in such a way as to preserve that natural pulse.", "Simplify the rhythms of your melody and lyric when writing the chorus. Verses work well when you add in syncopations and other rhythmic devices, but for choruses the rhythms should simplify. This helps to create melodies that are easier to sing and easier to remember.", "One of the most important principles of songwriting is to remember that a good song is a partnership of many different components, all working together to produce a satisfying musical experience.", "Funny you should ask about the suspended 4th the thing is it’s neither a major or a minor it has a magical sound to it , it’s not used that often , and it is well known to be the chord thats played as an intro to a Hard Days Night", "I say funny because I have been using it in recently in a new song as yet unfinished I would say choose a medium tempo in common time (4/4 ) alternating between the tonic major chord of your chosen key and the sus 4 for two or three bars and then finding a complimentary phrase four or five different chords Best Of Luck", "Hi Mey – It’s hard to take one chord – or type of chord – and say that it’s going to produce a certain mood or emotion. But having said that, you’ll often find sus4, particularly on the I-chord or the V-chord, to be great for building musical tension. So wherever you need to intensify emotions of any sort, suspensions can be a good tool for doing that.", "I ordered your e-books, and I am absolutely loving them. I've only very recently started writing songs (I've written four...but all within the last week!), and the information you offer is incredibly useful. So, thank you!", "I wanted to let you know that I am completely enjoying your e-books. I think they are brilliant and fabulous to learn by. I’ve written medical texts before and the secret is to not talk down to people, make it understandable and you’ve done an outstanding job on that.", "As a beginner, I have visited a number of sites offering music lessons and I find your site more trainee friendly. The material presentation is not only precise but also specific for easy grasp. I thought I should commend you for the good work. God bless.", "Hi Gary, I just love all of your e-books. I do hip hop as well as other styles like r&b, neo soul, and jazz. I often refer to your e-books for inspiration. You have been stellar in my book. Keep it coming.", "I recently bought your collection of e-books on song writing, chord changes and creating harmonies and I would just like to let you know how pleased I am with them. They have very clearly answered so many of the things about music writing which I've never been able to really find a clear answer to before. My enthusiasm for song writing has just come back with a vengeance! Many thanks!" ] }, "parsed_md": "How Your Song’s Melody Can Add Meaning To Your Lyrics \| The Essential Secrets\nof Songwriting\n\nHow Your Song’s Melody Can Add Meaning To Your Lyrics – The Essential Secrets\nof Songwriting\n\n * Power Up Your Songwriting Skills!\n\nAbout This Blog\n\nEasy Music Theory With Gary Ewer (video-based theory course)\n\nStuck? Work one-on-one with me!\n\nGet \"Use Your Words! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\" FREE when\nyou purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting 10-eBook Bundle”\n\nDiscover the essential secrets of songwriting!\n\nTime to take your natural instincts to a new level!\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting\n\n10-eBook Bundle\n\n * THE ESSENTIAL SECRETS OF SONGWRITING 10-EBOOK BUNDLE\n\n$37 USD\n\nImmediate Download\n\nConsistency is Everything.\n\nStart writing the BEST songs of your life!\n\n * Power Up Your Songwriting Skills!\n\nAbout This Blog\n\nTen songwriting eBooks - one great bundle price! Plus a free copy of \"Use Your\nWords! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\"\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting 10-eBook Bundle\n\n * Be the BEST you can be.\n\nTHE ESSENTIAL SECRETS OF SONGWRITING 10-eBOOK BUNDLE\n\n$37 USD\n\nImmediate download\n\n• View the Table of Contents\n\n• See More Details\n\n# How Your Song’s Melody Can Add Meaning To Your Lyrics\n\nPosted on October 2, 2015October 4, 2015 by Gary Ewer\n\nI recently wrote an article for SongBay that discussed ways in which the\nchords you choose can work hand-in-hand with your lyrics, and actually enhance\ntheir meaning. Getting words and chords working together makes for a more\nmeaningful experience for your audience.\n\nAlong the same lines, there are things you can be doing as you create a melody\nfor your song that can add meaning to your lyrics. You can make your songs’\nmelodies and lyrics more poignant and more satisfying to the listener by\nknowing a few things about how melodic shape affects lyrical meaning.\n\nStruggling to build an audience base? “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting”\nshows you every aspect of what makes a great song great. Read more..\n\n____________\n\nI’ve written about this important aspect of music composition before, but here\nare the main points to remember:\n\n#### Lyrics that portray qualities of strength, determination or\nforthrightness:\n\n 1. Use a melody with lots of repeated notes (i.e., singing the same pitch) (Ex: “Like a Rolling Stone” – Dylan)\n 2. Start your melodies on a strong beat (i.e, try starting your melodies right on beat 1 of the bar).\n 3. Try starting your melody quite low in the singer’s range, or (conversely) high in the range. This draws attention to the melodic line, and the lyric, right away.\n\n#### Lyrics that portray qualities of love, melancholy or tenderness:\n\n 1. Use a melody with lots of leaps, either upward or downward. (Ex: The chorus of “Man in the Mirror”, which features a large leap downward at its start; or “My Way” (Anka), which features a large leap upward.\n 2. Place the bulk of the melody in the mid-range of the singer’s voice. This gives the best opportunity to add large leaps upward or downward.\n\n#### Lyrics that describe a story or other type of narrative:\n\n 1. Use a melody that moves up and down largely by step (i.e., avoiding large melodic leaps except in spots where emotional release is important.)\n 2. Place the bulk of the melody in the singer’s mid-range, as this allows the best chance for the melody to be able to move up or down as needed.\n\nIn addition to these points, remember these important things about melodies\nand lyrics:\n\n 1. Speak your lyric melodramatically to find the natural rise and fall of the words. These shapes should be worked into the basic shape of your melodies.\n 2. Think about the natural pulse of the words – i.e., think about which syllables get an accent, and which ones don’t. Be sure that the lyric, when sung, has been partnered with the melody in such a way as to preserve that natural pulse.\n 3. Simplify the rhythms of your melody and lyric when writing the chorus. Verses work well when you add in syncopations and other rhythmic devices, but for choruses the rhythms should simplify. This helps to create melodies that are easier to sing and easier to remember.\n 4. Place emotional words in your lyrics generally higher in pitch than surrounding words.\n 5. Pitch the chorus melody higher than the verse melody.\n\nOne of the most important principles of songwriting is to remember that a good\nsong is a partnership of many different components, all working together to\nproduce a satisfying musical experience.\n\nIn that respect, song components are either enhancing or compromising their\ncombined effects.\n\n________\n\nWritten by Gary Ewer. Follow Gary on Twitter.\n\n________\n\nPosted in lyrics, Melody and tagged Dylan, emotion, jackson, lyrics, meaning,\nMelody, music, shape, song, SongBay, songwriting.\n\n## 3 Comments\n\n 1. Peter Wood- Jenkins\n\nOctober 5, 2015 at 11:52 am Reply\n\nFunny you should ask about the suspended 4th the thing is it’s neither a major\nor a minor it has a magical sound to it , it’s not used that often , and it is\nwell known to be the chord thats played as an intro to a Hard Days Night\n\nI say funny because I have been using it in recently in a new song as yet\nunfinished I would say choose a medium tempo in common time (4/4 ) alternating\nbetween the tonic major chord of your chosen key and the sus 4 for two or\nthree bars and then finding a complimentary phrase four or five different\nchords Best Of Luck\n\n 2. Gary Ewer\n\nOctober 5, 2015 at 10:30 am Reply\n\nHi Mey – It’s hard to take one chord – or type of chord – and say that it’s\ngoing to produce a certain mood or emotion. But having said that, you’ll often\nfind sus4, particularly on the I-chord or the V-chord, to be great for\nbuilding musical tension. So wherever you need to intensify emotions of any\nsort, suspensions can be a good tool for doing that.\n\n-Gary\n\n 3. mey\n\nOctober 2, 2015 at 10:53 pm Reply\n\nWhat kind of emotions would a sus4 chord be suitable for?\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is\nprocessed.\n\nDonate\n\n### Get the Songwriting eBook Bundle!\n\nStop struggling with your songwriting technique. 10 eBooks that cover every\naspect of songwriting!\n\n$37 USD (Immediate Download)\n\nor READ MORE\n\n### Recent Posts\n\n * What You Need to Know About the Rhythms of Your Melodies\n * Your Favourite Part: Does Your Song Have a WOW Moment?\n * Five Questions About Any Good Song You Should Be Able to Answer\n * The Benefit of Leaving Lyrics to the Last Step\n * What Can You Really Learn From an Old Song?\n\n### Archives\n\n### Categories\n\n### Meta\n\n * Log in\n * Entries feed\n * Comments feed\n * WordPress.org\n\n### Read What Songwriters Are Saying About Gary’s Songwriting Ebook Bundle:\n\nI ordered your e-books, and I am absolutely loving them. I've only very\nrecently started writing songs (I've written four...but all within the last\nweek!), and the information you offer is incredibly useful. So, thank you!\n\n##### Sue\n\nLos Angeles, California, USA\n\nI wanted to let you know that I am completely enjoying your e-books. I think\nthey are brilliant and fabulous to learn by. I’ve written medical texts before\nand the secret is to not talk down to people, make it understandable and\nyou’ve done an outstanding job on that.\n\n##### Phillip Tirman, MD\n\nCalifornia, USA\n\nAs a beginner, I have visited a number of sites offering music lessons and I\nfind your site more trainee friendly. The material presentation is not only\nprecise but also specific for easy grasp. I thought I should commend you for\nthe good work. God bless.\n\n##### P.P.\n\nUK\n\nHi Gary, I just love all of your e-books. I do hip hop as well as other styles\nlike r&b, neo soul, and jazz. I often refer to your e-books for inspiration.\nYou have been stellar in my book. Keep it coming.\n\n##### Francis\n\nUSA\n\nI recently bought your collection of e-books on song writing, chord changes\nand creating harmonies and I would just like to let you know how pleased I am\nwith them. They have very clearly answered so many of the things about music\nwriting which I've never been able to really find a clear answer to before. My\nenthusiasm for song writing has just come back with a vengeance! Many thanks!\n\n##### Andy\n\nUK\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting, © 2021\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.secretsofsongwriting.com/2015/11/11/abide-with-me-the-power-of-writing-in-the-first-person/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210518192318/https://www.secretsofsongwriting.com/2015/11/11/abide-with-me-the-power-of-writing-in-the-first-person/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Abide With Me: The Power of Writing in the First Person", "passages": [ "Ten songwriting eBooks - one great bundle price! Plus a free copy of \"Use Your Words! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\"", "As songwriters, you’re constantly trying to make your music a personal experience that others can feel – to which others can relate. You do this by singing about universal emotions and experiences (love, peace, friendship, etc.), and you use common, everyday words to convey your thoughts.", "Today is Remembrance Day in Canada, and most of the music you hear will take on a sombre, solemn tone. If you’ve written songs about war and peace as befits this day, your own songs have probably adopted that same aura of solemnity. You do that usually by slowing tempos down, simplifying chord progressions, and creating melodies that are well-contoured and full of expression.", "Earlier today, I tweeted a 2007 article by Rupert Christiansen that gave a bit of the back story to one of the most enduring hymns of remembrance in the western world: “Abide With Me.” In that article, Christiansen makes mention of a tiny aspect of the hymn’s lyric that is responsible for the powerful affect it has on listeners: changing “us” to “me.”", "Looking for good songwriting content for your iPad, Kindle, laptop, desktop, or other PDF-reading device? Gary Ewer’s eBook Bundle, “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting”, will show you why good songs are good, and how to apply those lessons to your own music. Get the complete bundle of 7 eBooks (including 1 free eBook) for $37. Read more..", "The biblical verse that served as the inspiration for the lyric is Luke 24:29 – “But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.”", "When Henry Francis Lyte composed the lyric, he changed “us” to “me”, and suddenly the words take on a new and powerful poignancy. Using “us” might have resulted in a hymn that would still have been powerful, and approach being an anthem for the downtrodden.", "But singing “Abide with me” rather than “Abide with us” turns the hymn inward, making it far more likely that the listener will feel the very personal pain of the words. It’s a brilliant lesson for songwriters of any genre.", "That’s certainly not to say that a song must write in the first person to make an impact. In fact, Lennon & McCartney played with personal pronouns to great effect in their music. From The New York Times article, “I Me Mine: The Beatles and Their Pronouns” (Ben Zimmer):", "“All our early songs,” Mr. McCartney said, “had always had this very personal thing,” pointing to “Please Please Me,” “From Me to You,” “P.S. I Love You,” and “Thank You Girl.” Then he said, “we hit on the idea of doing a kind of a reported conversation: ‘I saw her yesterday, she told me what to say, she said she loves you.’ It just gave us another little dimension really.”", "And writing in the first person is a great way to do that. Using a song’s lyric to tell others how you think and feel is often best done by making it your own personal experience.", "If you find that your songs just aren’t making the connection to audiences that you wish they were, take a look at the point of view of the song. Rather than recounting a story as an observer, switch to telling it as a participant.", "I ordered your e-books, and I am absolutely loving them. I've only very recently started writing songs (I've written four...but all within the last week!), and the information you offer is incredibly useful. So, thank you!", "I wanted to let you know that I am completely enjoying your e-books. I think they are brilliant and fabulous to learn by. I’ve written medical texts before and the secret is to not talk down to people, make it understandable and you’ve done an outstanding job on that.", "As a beginner, I have visited a number of sites offering music lessons and I find your site more trainee friendly. The material presentation is not only precise but also specific for easy grasp. I thought I should commend you for the good work. God bless.", "Hi Gary, I just love all of your e-books. I do hip hop as well as other styles like r&b, neo soul, and jazz. I often refer to your e-books for inspiration. You have been stellar in my book. Keep it coming.", "I recently bought your collection of e-books on song writing, chord changes and creating harmonies and I would just like to let you know how pleased I am with them. They have very clearly answered so many of the things about music writing which I've never been able to really find a clear answer to before. My enthusiasm for song writing has just come back with a vengeance! Many thanks!" ] }, "parsed_md": "Abide With Me: The Power of Writing in the First Person \| The Essential\nSecrets of Songwriting\n\nAbide With Me: The Power of Writing in the First Person – The Essential\nSecrets of Songwriting\n\n * Power Up Your Songwriting Skills!\n\nAbout This Blog\n\nEasy Music Theory With Gary Ewer (video-based theory course)\n\nStuck? Work one-on-one with me!\n\nGet \"Use Your Words! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\" FREE when\nyou purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting 10-eBook Bundle”\n\nDiscover the essential secrets of songwriting!\n\nTime to take your natural instincts to a new level!\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting\n\n10-eBook Bundle\n\n * THE ESSENTIAL SECRETS OF SONGWRITING 10-EBOOK BUNDLE\n\n$37 USD\n\nImmediate Download\n\nConsistency is Everything.\n\nStart writing the BEST songs of your life!\n\n * Power Up Your Songwriting Skills!\n\nAbout This Blog\n\nTen songwriting eBooks - one great bundle price! Plus a free copy of \"Use Your\nWords! Developing a Lyrics-First Songwriting Process\"\n\nThe Essential Secrets of Songwriting 10-eBook Bundle\n\n * Be the BEST you can be.\n\nTHE ESSENTIAL SECRETS OF SONGWRITING 10-eBOOK BUNDLE\n\n$37 USD\n\nImmediate download\n\n• View the Table of Contents\n\n• See More Details\n\n# Abide With Me: The Power of Writing in the First Person\n\nPosted on November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 by Gary Ewer\n\nAs songwriters, you’re constantly trying to make your music a personal\nexperience that others can feel – to which others can relate. You do this by\nsinging about universal emotions and experiences (love, peace, friendship,\netc.), and you use common, everyday words to convey your thoughts.\n\nToday is Remembrance Day in Canada, and most of the music you hear will take\non a sombre, solemn tone. If you’ve written songs about war and peace as\nbefits this day, your own songs have probably adopted that same aura of\nsolemnity. You do that usually by slowing tempos down, simplifying chord\nprogressions, and creating melodies that are well-contoured and full of\nexpression.\n\nAnd of course, you think about what you are saying, and the words you choose\nto convey those thoughts.\n\nEarlier today, I tweeted a 2007 article by Rupert Christiansen that gave a bit\nof the back story to one of the most enduring hymns of remembrance in the\nwestern world: “Abide With Me.” In that article, Christiansen makes mention of\na tiny aspect of the hymn’s lyric that is responsible for the powerful affect\nit has on listeners: changing “us” to “me.”\n\nLooking for good songwriting content for your iPad, Kindle, laptop, desktop,\nor other PDF-reading device? Gary Ewer’s eBook Bundle, “The Essential Secrets\nof Songwriting”, will show you why good songs are good, and how to apply those\nlessons to your own music. Get the complete bundle of 7 eBooks (including 1\nfree eBook) for $37. Read more..\n\nThe biblical verse that served as the inspiration for the lyric is Luke 24:29\n– “But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening,\nand the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.”\n\nWhen Henry Francis Lyte composed the lyric, he changed “us” to “me”, and\nsuddenly the words take on a new and powerful poignancy. Using “us” might have\nresulted in a hymn that would still have been powerful, and approach being an\nanthem for the downtrodden.\n\nBut singing “Abide with me” rather than “Abide with us” turns the hymn inward,\nmaking it far more likely that the listener will feel the very personal pain\nof the words. It’s a brilliant lesson for songwriters of any genre.\n\nThat’s certainly not to say that a song must write in the first person to make\nan impact. In fact, Lennon & McCartney played with personal pronouns to great\neffect in their music. From The New York Times article, “I Me Mine: The\nBeatles and Their Pronouns” (Ben Zimmer):\n\n> “All our early songs,” Mr. McCartney said, “had always had this very\n> personal thing,” pointing to “Please Please Me,” “From Me to You,” “P.S. I\n> Love You,” and “Thank You Girl.” Then he said, “we hit on the idea of doing\n> a kind of a reported conversation: ‘I saw her yesterday, she told me what to\n> say, she said she loves you.’ It just gave us another little dimension\n> really.”\n\nBut you can’t deny the power of the first person singular — “me”, “I”, or “my”\n— when it comes to touching the heart of the audience. People are very able\nand willing — even eager — to place themselves front and centre in a song’s\nstory.\n\nAnd writing in the first person is a great way to do that. Using a song’s\nlyric to tell others how you think and feel is often best done by making it\nyour own personal experience.\n\nIf you find that your songs just aren’t making the connection to audiences\nthat you wish they were, take a look at the point of view of the song. Rather\nthan recounting a story as an observer, switch to telling it as a participant.\n\nThat may be all you need to do to have you song suddenly grab attention.\n\nWritten by Gary Ewer. Follow Gary on Twitter\n\nCheck out “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle\n\nPosted in lyrics and tagged Abide With Me, emotion, expression, lyrics,\nMelody, personal, pronouns, song, songwriting.\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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Press enter to navigate to this link. Press control + space to open submenu. To move through submenu items press tab and then press up or down arrow.", "Mortgage link and menu. Press enter to navigate to this link. Press control + space to open submenu. To move through submenu items press tab and then press up or down arrow.", "Refinance link and menu. Press enter to navigate to this link. Press control + space to open submenu. To move through submenu items press tab and then press up or down arrow.", "Home Equity link and menu. Press enter to navigate to this link. Press control + space to open submenu. To move through submenu items press tab and then press up or down arrow.", "Learn About Home Loans link and menu. Press enter to navigate to this link. Press control + space to open submenu. To move through submenu items press tab and then press up or down arrow.", "Points, also known as “discount points,” are fees paid directly to the lender at closing in exchange for a reduced interest rate. This is also called “buying down the rate,” which can, in turn, lower your monthly mortgage payments.", "A point is equal to 1% of your mortgage amount (or $1,000 for every $100,000). You’re essentially paying some interest up front in exchange for a lower interest rate over the life of your loan.", "The general rule is that the longer you plan to own the home, the more you might benefit from buying points, because you would realize more interest savings over the life of the loan. When you consider whether points will be right for you, it helps to run the numbers. Here’s an example:", "An important thing to consider is how long it will take for the upfront cost of the points to equal the savings you get on your monthly payment. This is called the break-even period.", "In the example above, you’ll see that if you paid $2,000 for one point to lower your interest rate 0.25%, you’d have a monthly payment savings of $30.55. To find the break-even point, you’d divide $2,000 (the upfront cost) by $30.55 (the monthly savings), to see how long you’d have to live in your home for it to be worth the upfront cost. In this example, it would take 65.4 months to recoup the initial cost.", "Buying points may give you a tax benefit. Contact your tax professional to see how buying points might impact your specific tax situation.", "When buying a home, you will avoid the cost of private mortgage insurance (PMI) by making a down payment of at least 20%. If you need to decide between making a 20% down payment and buying points, run the numbers to see if paying PMI would cancel out the savings you’d get from buying points and lowering your interest rate.", "Points for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) typically provide a discount on the loan’s start-rate during the initial fixed-rate period. Run the numbers to ensure that your break-even point occurs well before the fixed-rate period expires. For example, on a 5/1 ARM, you would typically want to recoup your costs within two years which leaves three years of both a reduced payment and an increased contribution toward your principal balance each month. If rates go up during the adjustable period, your rate will be lower than it would have been by the amount of the initial rate discount you received by paying points.", "Sometimes new home developers will offer to pay for points as an incentive to potential homebuyers. This can work to your benefit, particularly if you’ll be in the home for a long time. In addition, just as you may negotiate with a seller to pay your closing costs, you may ask a seller to pay for your points. This could save on the amount of cash you will need at closing. There are limits to “third party” contributions, so ask your lender for guidelines for the program you are considering.", "To find out whether points could work for you, determine if you have the cash available to buy points up front in addition to your down payment, closing costs, and reserves. Also, consider how long you plan to own the home.", "Deciding how to best use your home savings is a personal choice. Now that you’re armed with a better knowledge of how points work, ask your lender to provide you with more information to help you decide whether they could work to your advantage.", "We strive to provide you with information about products and services you might find interesting and useful. Relationship-based ads and online behavioral advertising help us do that.", "Here's how it works: We gather information about your online activities, such as the searches you conduct on our Sites and the pages you visit. This information may be used to deliver advertising on our Sites and offline (for example, by phone, email and direct mail) that's customized to meet specific interests you may have.", "If you prefer that we do not use this information, you may opt out of online behavioral advertising. If you opt out, though, you may still receive generic advertising. In addition, financial advisors/Client Managers may continue to use information collected online to provide product and service information in accordance with account agreements.", "Also, if you opt out of online behavioral advertising, you may still see ads when you sign in to your account, for example through Online Banking or MyMerrill. These ads are based on your specific account relationships with us.", "To learn more about relationship-based ads, online behavioral advertising and our privacy practices, please review the Bank of America Online Privacy Notice and our Online Privacy FAQs.", "Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender © 2017 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.", "What are Mortgage Points from Bank of America It is important to understand what mortgage points are when you are seeking a loan. We'll help you determine if buying discount points is right for you. What are Mortgage Points? Bank of America Points, also known as \"discount points,\" are fees paid directly to the lender at closing in exchange for a reduced interest rate. This is also called \"buying down the rate,\" which can, in turn, lower your monthly mortgage payments. A point is equal to 1% of your mortgage amount (or $1,000 for every $100,000). You're essentially paying some interest up front in exchange for a lower interest rate over the life of your loan. The general rule is that the longer you plan to own the home, the more you might benefit from buying points, because you would realize more interest savings over the life of the loan. When you consider whether points will be right for you, it helps to run the numbers. what are mortgage points, mortgage discount points, what are mortgage discount points, what are points" ] }, "parsed_md": "What are Mortgage Points from Bank of America\n\nSkip to main content\n\nHome Loans\n\n * Sign In\n * Home\n * Locations\n * Contact Us\n * Help\n * En Español\n\n * Rates & Calculators link and menu. Press enter to navigate to this link. Press control + space to open submenu. 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This is also called\n“buying down the rate,” which can, in turn, lower your monthly mortgage\npayments.\n\nA point is equal to 1% of your mortgage amount (or $1,000 for every $100,000).\nYou’re essentially paying some interest up front in exchange for a lower\ninterest rate over the life of your loan.\n\nThe general rule is that the longer you plan to own the home, the more you\nmight benefit from buying points, because you would realize more interest\nsavings over the life of the loan. When you consider whether points will be\nright for you, it helps to run the numbers. Here’s an example:\n\n### Breaking even\n\nAn important thing to consider is how long it will take for the upfront cost\nof the points to equal the savings you get on your monthly payment. This is\ncalled the break-even period.\n\nIn the example above, you’ll see that if you paid $2,000 for one point to\nlower your interest rate 0.25%, you’d have a monthly payment savings of\n$30.55. To find the break-even point, you’d divide $2,000 (the upfront cost)\nby $30.55 (the monthly savings), to see how long you’d have to live in your\nhome for it to be worth the upfront cost. In this example, it would take 65.4\nmonths to recoup the initial cost.\n\nConsiderations:\n\n * The interest rate reduction you’ll receive for buying points can vary widely, depending on the lender and the marketplace\n * Buying points may give you a tax benefit. Contact your tax professional to see how buying points might impact your specific tax situation.\n * When buying a home, you will avoid the cost of private mortgage insurance (PMI) by making a down payment of at least 20%. If you need to decide between making a 20% down payment and buying points, run the numbers to see if paying PMI would cancel out the savings you’d get from buying points and lowering your interest rate.\n * Points for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) typically provide a discount on the loan’s start-rate during the initial fixed-rate period. Run the numbers to ensure that your break-even point occurs well before the fixed-rate period expires. For example, on a 5/1 ARM, you would typically want to recoup your costs within two years which leaves three years of both a reduced payment and an increased contribution toward your principal balance each month. If rates go up during the adjustable period, your rate will be lower than it would have been by the amount of the initial rate discount you received by paying points.\n\n### Getting help paying for points\n\nSometimes new home developers will offer to pay for points as an incentive to\npotential homebuyers. This can work to your benefit, particularly if you’ll be\nin the home for a long time. In addition, just as you may negotiate with a\nseller to pay your closing costs, you may ask a seller to pay for your points.\nThis could save on the amount of cash you will need at closing. There are\nlimits to “third party” contributions, so ask your lender for guidelines for\nthe program you are considering.\n\n### Is buying points right for you?\n\nTo find out whether points could work for you, determine if you have the cash\navailable to buy points up front in addition to your down payment, closing\ncosts, and reserves. Also, consider how long you plan to own the home.\n\nBuying points to lower your rate may make sense if:\n\n * you’re selecting a fixed-rate mortgage\n * you plan on owning the home after you’ve reached the break-even period\n\nDeciding how to best use your home savings is a personal choice. 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This is also called\n\"buying down the rate,\" which can, in turn, lower your monthly mortgage\npayments. A point is equal to 1% of your mortgage amount (or $1,000 for every\n$100,000). You're essentially paying some interest up front in exchange for a\nlower interest rate over the life of your loan. The general rule is that the\nlonger you plan to own the home, the more you might benefit from buying\npoints, because you would realize more interest savings over the life of the\nloan. When you consider whether points will be right for you, it helps to run\nthe numbers. what are mortgage points, mortgage discount points, what are\nmortgage discount points, what are points\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/helpful-advice/mortgage-terminology.php", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20170705034419/http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/helpful-advice/mortgage-terminology.php", "parsed_text": { "title": "Online Mortgage Glossary: Basic Mortgage Terminology", "passages": [ "One of the most important, and confusing, decisions that people make is buying a home and taking out a Mortgage to pay for the house. There are many factors that come into play for people looking to buy a house. Factors such as location, size of house and the overall costs can play important roles in the decision-making process.", "But finding the house is only the first step in the process. The next step, finding a Mortgage to pay for your home, is probably just as important. The decisions you make on your mortgage will have financial ramifications for years to come. Having a 30 year mortgage at a quarter percent less will result in thousands of dollars of savings.", "But the mortgage industry can be very confusing for most people. With the terminology used in discussing mortgages such as appraisals, equity, escrow, points and settlement costs, most common people can become easily confused. Mortgage professionals can speak in a language all of their own and the lingo used is unique. To help take the confusion out of the Mortgage process, we have come up with a listing of some of the more commonly used mortgage terms, and definitions in plain language. We hope this list is helpful to those that are looking to become new homeowners:", "Adjustable Rate Mortgage - an adjustable rate mortgage, known as an ARM, is a mortgage that has a fixed rate of interest for only a set period of time, typically one, three or five years. During the initial period the interest rate is lower, and after that period it will adjust based on an index. The rate thereafter will adjust at set intervals.", "Annual Percentage Rate - is the rate of interest that will be paid back to the mortgage lender. The rate can either be a fixed rate or adjustable rate.", "Amortization - the amortization of the loan is a schedule on how the loan is intended to be repaid. For example, a typical amortization schedule for a 15 year loan will include the amount borrowed, interest rate paid and term. The result will be a month breakdown of how much interest you pay and how much is paid on the amount borrowed.", "Appraisal - is conducted by a professional appraiser who will look at a property and give an estimated value based on physical inspection and comparable houses that have been sold in recent times.", "Bi-Weekly Mortgage - this type of mortgage has an impact on when a loan is paid and how frequently. In a typical mortgage, you make one monthly payment or twelve payments over the course of a year. With a Bi-Weekly payment you are paying half of your normal payment every two weeks. This is the equivalent of thirteen regular payments, which in turn will reduce the amount of interest you pay and pay off the loan earlier.", "Closing Costs - these are the costs that the buyer must pay during the mortgage process. There are many closing costs involved ranging from attorney fees, recording fees and other costs associated with the mortgage closing.", "Construction Mortgage - when a person is having a home-built, they will typically have a construction mortgage. With a construction mortgage, the lender will advance money based on the construction schedule of the builder. When the home is finished, the mortgage will convert into a permanent mortgage.", "Debt-to-income Ratio - lenders look at a number of ratios and financial data to determine if the borrowers are able to repay the loan. One such ratio is the debt-to-income ratio. In this calculation, the lender compares the monthly payments, including the new mortgage, and compares it to monthly income. The income figure is divided into the expense figure, and the result is displayed as a percentage. The higher the percentage, the more riskier loan it is for the lender.", "Down Payment - is the amount of the purchase price that the buyer is paying. Generally, lenders require a specific down payment in order to qualify for the mortgage.", "Equity - the difference between the value of the home and the mortgage loan is called equity. Over time, as the value of the home increases and the amount of the loan decreases, the equity of the home generally increases.", "Escrow - at the closing of the mortgage, the borrowers are generally required to set aside a percentage of the yearly taxes to be held by the lender. On a monthly basis, the lender will also collect additional money to be used to pay the taxes on the home. This escrow account is maintained by the lender who is responsible for sending the tax bills on a regular basis.", "Fixed Rate Mortgage - is a mortgage where the interest rate and the term of the loan is negotiated and set for the life of the loan. The terms of fixed rate mortgages can range from 10 years to up to 40 years.", "Good Faith Estimate - an estimate by the lender of the closing costs that are from the mortgage. It is not an exact amount, however, it is a way for lenders to inform buyers of what is needed from them at the time of closing of the loan.", "Homeowner's Insurance - prior to the mortgage closing date, the homeowners must secure property insurance on the new home. The policy must list the lender as loss payee in the event of a fire or other event. This must be in place prior to the loan going into effect.", "Loan-to-value Ratio - this is another typical financial calculation that is done is called the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio. This calculation is done by dividing the amount of the mortgage by the value of the home. Lenders will generally require the LTV ratio to be at least 80% in order to qualify for a mortgage.", "Mortgage - is the loan and supporting documentation for the purchase of a home. Mortgage lenders generally follow strict underwriting guidelines to limit the possibility of borrowers defaulting on their payments.", "Origination Fee - when applying for a mortgage loan, borrowers are often required to pay an origination fee to the lender. This fee may include an application fee, appraisal fee, fees for all the follow-up work and other costs associated with the loan.", "Points - are percentage points of the loan amount. Often in order to get a lower interest rate, lenders will allow borrowers to \"buy down\" the rate by paying points. Paying a percentage point up front in order to get a lower rate will eventually be a saving to borrowers in the long run if they stay in the house for the duration of the loan. If they move shortly after buying the property then they will likely lose money buying points.", "Principal - is the term used to describe the amount of money that is borrowed for the mortgage. The principal amount that is owed will go down when borrowers make regular monthly or bi-weekly payments.", "Private Mortgage Insurance - When the loan to value (LTV) is higher than 80% lenders will generally not be able to do the transaction. In these cases, the borrowers can get private mortgage insurance (PMI) which is a guarantee to the lender that until the borrower reaches a 80% LTV, they are covered from default. To get this protection, borrowers pay a monthly PMI premium. One popular option to get around paying PMI is to take a second mortgage and use it as a down payment on the first.", "Settlement Costs - prior to closing, the attorneys involved in the mortgage closing will meet to determine the final costs that are associated with the loan. These settlement costs are given to all parties so that they will be prepared to pay the closing costs that have been agreed upon.", "Title Insurance - the lender is using the home as collateral for the mortgage transaction. Because of this, they need to be certain that the title of the property is clear of any liens which could jeopardize the Mortgage. So, lenders will require borrowers to get title insurance on the property, which will ensure that the homes are free and clear.", "Truth in Lending - is a federal mandate that all lenders must follow. There are several important parts to the Truth In Lending regulations including proper disclosure of rates, how to advertise mortgage loans and many other aspects of the lending process. These regulations were put into place to protect consumers from potential fraud." ] }, "parsed_md": "Online Mortgage Glossary: Basic Mortgage Terminology\n\n * ###### Mortgage Background\n\n * Advice Index\n * Mortgage Glossary\n * What is a Mortgage?\n * Mortgage Application\n * Mortgage Qualification\n * Your Borrowing Limits\n\n * ###### Mortgage Types\n\n * Types of Mortgages\n * Mortgage Length\n * Interest Only Mortgage\n * FHA Loans\n * HELOC\n * Second Mortgages\n * Reverse Mortgage\n\n * ###### How to Save Money\n\n * Rent or Buy Tips\n * Mortgage Tax Benefits\n * Bi Weekly Payments\n * Extra Payment Tips\n * Early Payoff\n * Bad Credit Mortgages\n * Raise Credit Scores\n\n * ###### Mortgage Refinancing\n\n * Refinancing Tips\n * Refinancing Costs\n * Refinancing Benefits\n * Refinancing Risks\n\n * ###### International\n\n * Canada Rates\n * Canada Calculators\n * UK Mortgage Rates\n\nReturn to Content\n\nNavigation\n\nOnline Mortgage Glossary for Homebuyers\n\n# Introduction to Mortgages: Basic Mortgage Terminology\n\n## Definitions of Common Mortgage Terms\n\nOne of the most important, and confusing, decisions that people make is buying\na home and taking out a Mortgage to pay for the house. There are many factors\nthat come into play for people looking to buy a house. Factors such as\nlocation, size of house and the overall costs can play important roles in the\ndecision-making process.\n\nBut finding the house is only the first step in the process. The next step,\nfinding a Mortgage to pay for your home, is probably just as important. The\ndecisions you make on your mortgage will have financial ramifications for\nyears to come. Having a 30 year mortgage at a quarter percent less will result\nin thousands of dollars of savings.\n\nBut the mortgage industry can be very confusing for most people. With the\nterminology used in discussing mortgages such as appraisals, equity, escrow,\npoints and settlement costs, most common people can become easily confused.\nMortgage professionals can speak in a language all of their own and the lingo\nused is unique. To help take the confusion out of the Mortgage process, we\nhave come up with a listing of some of the more commonly used mortgage terms,\nand definitions in plain language. We hope this list is helpful to those that\nare looking to become new homeowners:\n\nAdjustable Rate Mortgage - an adjustable rate mortgage, known as an ARM, is a\nmortgage that has a fixed rate of interest for only a set period of time,\ntypically one, three or five years. During the initial period the interest\nrate is lower, and after that period it will adjust based on an index. The\nrate thereafter will adjust at set intervals.\n\nAnnual Percentage Rate - is the rate of interest that will be paid back to the\nmortgage lender. The rate can either be a fixed rate or adjustable rate.\n\nAmortization - the amortization of the loan is a schedule on how the loan is\nintended to be repaid. For example, a typical amortization schedule for a 15\nyear loan will include the amount borrowed, interest rate paid and term. The\nresult will be a month breakdown of how much interest you pay and how much is\npaid on the amount borrowed.\n\nAppraisal - is conducted by a professional appraiser who will look at a\nproperty and give an estimated value based on physical inspection and\ncomparable houses that have been sold in recent times.\n\nBi-Weekly Mortgage - this type of mortgage has an impact on when a loan is\npaid and how frequently. In a typical mortgage, you make one monthly payment\nor twelve payments over the course of a year. With a Bi-Weekly payment you are\npaying half of your normal payment every two weeks. This is the equivalent of\nthirteen regular payments, which in turn will reduce the amount of interest\nyou pay and pay off the loan earlier.\n\nClosing Costs - these are the costs that the buyer must pay during the\nmortgage process. There are many closing costs involved ranging from attorney\nfees, recording fees and other costs associated with the mortgage closing.\n\nConstruction Mortgage - when a person is having a home-built, they will\ntypically have a construction mortgage. With a construction mortgage, the\nlender will advance money based on the construction schedule of the builder.\nWhen the home is finished, the mortgage will convert into a permanent\nmortgage.\n\nDebt-to-income Ratio - lenders look at a number of ratios and financial data\nto determine if the borrowers are able to repay the loan. One such ratio is\nthe debt-to-income ratio. In this calculation, the lender compares the monthly\npayments, including the new mortgage, and compares it to monthly income. The\nincome figure is divided into the expense figure, and the result is displayed\nas a percentage. The higher the percentage, the more riskier loan it is for\nthe lender.\n\nDown Payment - is the amount of the purchase price that the buyer is paying.\nGenerally, lenders require a specific down payment in order to qualify for the\nmortgage.\n\nEquity - the difference between the value of the home and the mortgage loan is\ncalled equity. Over time, as the value of the home increases and the amount of\nthe loan decreases, the equity of the home generally increases.\n\nEscrow - at the closing of the mortgage, the borrowers are generally required\nto set aside a percentage of the yearly taxes to be held by the lender. On a\nmonthly basis, the lender will also collect additional money to be used to pay\nthe taxes on the home. This escrow account is maintained by the lender who is\nresponsible for sending the tax bills on a regular basis.\n\nFixed Rate Mortgage - is a mortgage where the interest rate and the term of\nthe loan is negotiated and set for the life of the loan. The terms of fixed\nrate mortgages can range from 10 years to up to 40 years.\n\nGood Faith Estimate - an estimate by the lender of the closing costs that are\nfrom the mortgage. It is not an exact amount, however, it is a way for lenders\nto inform buyers of what is needed from them at the time of closing of the\nloan.\n\nHomeowner's Insurance - prior to the mortgage closing date, the homeowners\nmust secure property insurance on the new home. The policy must list the\nlender as loss payee in the event of a fire or other event. This must be in\nplace prior to the loan going into effect.\n\nLoan-to-value Ratio - this is another typical financial calculation that is\ndone is called the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio. This calculation is done by\ndividing the amount of the mortgage by the value of the home. Lenders will\ngenerally require the LTV ratio to be at least 80% in order to qualify for a\nmortgage.\n\nMortgage - is the loan and supporting documentation for the purchase of a\nhome. Mortgage lenders generally follow strict underwriting guidelines to\nlimit the possibility of borrowers defaulting on their payments.\n\nOrigination Fee - when applying for a mortgage loan, borrowers are often\nrequired to pay an origination fee to the lender. This fee may include an\napplication fee, appraisal fee, fees for all the follow-up work and other\ncosts associated with the loan.\n\nPoints - are percentage points of the loan amount. Often in order to get a\nlower interest rate, lenders will allow borrowers to \"buy down\" the rate by\npaying points. Paying a percentage point up front in order to get a lower rate\nwill eventually be a saving to borrowers in the long run if they stay in the\nhouse for the duration of the loan. If they move shortly after buying the\nproperty then they will likely lose money buying points.\n\nPrincipal - is the term used to describe the amount of money that is borrowed\nfor the mortgage. The principal amount that is owed will go down when\nborrowers make regular monthly or bi-weekly payments.\n\nPrivate Mortgage Insurance - When the loan to value (LTV) is higher than 80%\nlenders will generally not be able to do the transaction. In these cases, the\nborrowers can get private mortgage insurance (PMI) which is a guarantee to the\nlender that until the borrower reaches a 80% LTV, they are covered from\ndefault. To get this protection, borrowers pay a monthly PMI premium. One\npopular option to get around paying PMI is to take a second mortgage and use\nit as a down payment on the first.\n\nSettlement Costs - prior to closing, the attorneys involved in the mortgage\nclosing will meet to determine the final costs that are associated with the\nloan. These settlement costs are given to all parties so that they will be\nprepared to pay the closing costs that have been agreed upon.\n\nTitle Insurance - the lender is using the home as collateral for the mortgage\ntransaction. Because of this, they need to be certain that the title of the\nproperty is clear of any liens which could jeopardize the Mortgage. So,\nlenders will require borrowers to get title insurance on the property, which\nwill ensure that the homes are free and clear.\n\nTruth in Lending - is a federal mandate that all lenders must follow. There\nare several important parts to the Truth In Lending regulations including\nproper disclosure of rates, how to advertise mortgage loans and many other\naspects of the lending process. These regulations were put into place to\nprotect consumers from potential fraud.\n\n * Mortgage Terminology - glossary of some commonly used terms in Mortgage lending.\n * Glossary of Terms - useful listing of terms from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.\n * Consumer Information - information from the FTC on a variety of Mortgage topics.\n * Guide to Settlement Costs - helpful information on understanding Mortgage settlement costs.\n * Loans and Mortgages - informative resource from the FDIC discussing a number of mortgage topics.\n * Energy Efficient Mortgages - information on mortgages with an eye toward energy efficiency.\n * Mortgage Basics - brief overview of how mortgages function and tips for borrowers.\n * Mortgage Amortization - informative site providing information on how amortization works.\n\n© 2007 - 2017 www.MortgageCalculator.org \| Contact Us\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/5-tips-finding-mortgage-lender/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190330125630/https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/5-tips-finding-mortgage-lender/", "parsed_text": { "title": "5 Tips for Finding the Best Mortgage Lenders", "passages": [ "At NerdWallet, we adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners. Here’s how we make money.", "When you buy a home, you’re in it for the long haul. You’ll have a mortgage payment for 15, 20 or 30 years, so it’s smart to shop around to find the best mortgage lenders out there.", "Finding a mortgage lender involves more than just getting a good interest rate; you want to work with the best mortgage companies, staffed by professionals who will guide you through the process.", "Ask the right questions and read the fine print. Find out about requirements and fees, including costs beyond principal and interest payments.", "NerdWallet has researched some of the best available major national mortgage lenders to help you quickly find the right lender for your needs.", "Ideal for anyone who appreciates smartphone app service, support and time savings. A fully digital home loan experience with a large variety of mortgage products.", "Ideal for first-time home buyers who want to talk to a loan officer in person or on the phone, and for homeowners who want to refinance their mortgages in 60 days or less. Chase offers a full line of mortgage products and account management tools.", "Ideal choice for convenience and quick-response customer service. Quicken Loans provides just about all the services your neighborhood lender does — with online convenience.", "Ideal for borrowers who need to be evaluated on the basis of nontraditional credit. New American Funding offers FHA and VA loans, works with down payment assistance programs, and seeks borrowers whose credit histories don't fit the mold of traditional banking.", "Ideal for tech-savvy home buyers and refinancers in its multi-state lending territory. Lenda's automated lending platform offers round-the-clock access to application and loan-management tools.", "Ideal for borrowers who are looking to apply for a mortgage and manage the process through online tools, whether buying or refinancing. Guaranteed Rate offers FHA, VA and USDA loans for borrowers who meet robust guidelines.", "Ideal for first-time home buyers or those with weaker credit. CitiMortgage, a large-scale lender with a full menu of home loan products, offers low down payment options and considers alternative credit data.", "Ideal for borrowers who prefer a traditional bank. Bank of America offers a wide array of mortgages and online account management tools. It also has first-time home buyer loans with low down payments and no mandatory mortgage insurance.", "To get a jump-start on the mortgage loan process, use these five tips to find the best lender for you.", "Not everyone can qualify to buy a home; you have to meet certain credit and income criteria to assure mortgage companies you can repay the loan.", "A low credit score signals that lending to you is risky, which means a higher interest rate on your home loan. The higher your credit score and the more on- time payments you make, the more power you’ll have to negotiate for better rates with potential lenders. Generally, if you have a score under 580, you’ll have a tough time qualifying for most types of mortgages.", "To build your credit score, first make sure your credit reports are accurate and free of errors. Get your report from the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Each is required to provide you with a free copy of your report once every 12 months.", "Next, try to pay off high-interest debts and lower your overall level of debt as quickly as possible. By lowering your debt, you’ll improve your debt-to- income ratio. Paying off credit cards and recurring loans before you buy a home will also free up more money for the down payment.", "Understanding the major players will help you navigate the crowded lending field. Here are the most common types of home lenders:", "Credit unions: These member-owned financial institutions often offer favorable interest rates to shareholders. And many have eased membership restrictions, so it’s likely you can find one to join.", "Correspondent lenders: Correspondent lenders are often local mortgage loan companies that have the resources to make your loan, but rely instead on a pipeline of other lenders, such as Chase, to whom they immediately sell your loan.", "Savings and loans: Once the bedrock of home lending, S&Ls are now a bit hard to find. But these smaller financial institutions are often community-oriented and worth seeking out.", "Mutual savings banks: Another type of thrift institution, like savings and loans, mutual savings banks are locally focused and often competitive.", "Check if each lender you consider is registered in the state where you’re shopping. You can do that through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System Registry. Also, search the Better Business Bureau for unbiased reviews and information.", "Getting a mortgage preapproval letter before you start looking at houses will give you an edge when bidding against other buyers. The letter shows the seller that you’re a serious buyer whose loan is likely to close. It’s evidence that a lender has evaluated your finances and figured out how much you can afford to borrow, and therefore how much house you can afford.", "Getting preapproved now will also save time later. When you’re ready to make an offer on a home, lenders will already have the information they need to process your home loan.", "To get preapproved, you’ll have to provide lenders your financial information. Here’s a list of what a lender typically requires:", "Get preapproved by more than one lender. Then you can compare Loan Estimate forms from each one to determine who offers you the best rates and terms.", "Start by searching for the best mortgage rates online. Keep in mind that the rate quote you see online is an estimate. A lender or broker will have to pull your credit information and process a loan application to provide an accurate rate, which you can then lock in if you’re satisfied with the product.", "Once you have several quotes in hand, compare costs and decide which one makes the most financial sense for you. Use your research as leverage to negotiate for the best mortgage rates possible.", "While there’s more to finding a good lender than picking the lowest rate, that doesn’t mean the rate isn’t important. The total interest you pay over the life of the loan is a big figure, and a low rate can save you thousands of dollars.", "Narrow your choices by asking for lender referrals from friends, family or your real estate agent, or by reading online reviews. Once you have some names, it’s time to ask:", "How do you prefer to communicate with clients — email, text, phone calls or in person? How quickly do you respond to messages?", "What lender fees will I be responsible for at closing? (Fees may include commission, loan origination, points, appraisal, credit report and application fees.)", "Also, check with your mortgage lender or broker if buying discount points to lower your rate makes sense. If you buy points, you’re paying some interest upfront in exchange for a lower rate on your mortgage.", "Principal and interest payments on a mortgage aren’t the only costs of buying a home; you should ask your lender about others, including closing costs, points, loan origination fees and other transaction fees. If you’re unsure of something, ask for an explanation. For more on those fees, see Mortgage closing costs explained.", "Most mortgage lenders will require an “earnest money” deposit to start the loan process. Ask the lender to specify under what circumstances the earnest money cannot be returned, and if the answer is vague, keep shopping around.", "Always examine the fine print on your loan documents. These will tell you the exact finance terms, who pays which closing costs, what items are and aren’t included with the home, whether there’s a home inspection contingency, the closing date and other important details.", "Minimum credit score on top loans; other loan types or factors may selectively influence minimum credit score standards ** Based on NerdWallet Mortgage Rate Index, daily survey among major national lenders", "NerdWallet’s selection of mortgage lenders for inclusion here was made based on our evaluation of the products and services that lenders offer to consumers who are actively shopping for the best mortgage. The six key areas we evaluated include the loan types and loan products offered, online capabilities, online mortgage rate information, customer service and the number of complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as a percentage of loans issued. We also awarded lenders up to one bonus star for a unique program or borrower focus that set them apart from other lenders. To ensure consistency, our ratings are reviewed by multiple people on the NerdWallet Mortgages team.", "We want to hear from you and encourage a lively discussion among our users. Please help us keep our site clean and safe by following our posting guidelines, and avoid disclosing personal or sensitive information such as bank account or phone numbers. Any comments posted under NerdWallet's official account are not reviewed or endorsed by representatives of financial institutions affiliated with the reviewed products, unless explicitly stated otherwise.", "Disclaimer: NerdWallet strives to keep its information accurate and up to date. This information may be different than what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider or specific product’s site. All financial products, shopping products and services are presented without warranty. When evaluating offers, please review the financial institution’s Terms and Conditions. Pre-qualified offers are not binding. If you find discrepancies with your credit score or information from your credit report, please contact TransUnion® directly." ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Tips for Finding the Best Mortgage Lenders - NerdWallet\n\nJoin or log in\n\nJoin\n\nAdvertiser Disclosure\n\n# 5 Tips for Finding the Best Mortgage Lenders\n\nMarch 20, 2019\n\nMortgage Process, Mortgages\n\nAt NerdWallet, we adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help\nyou make decisions with confidence. Many or all of the products featured here\nare from our partners. Here’s how we make money.\n\nWhen you buy a home, you’re in it for the long haul. You’ll have a mortgage\npayment for 15, 20 or 30 years, so it’s smart to shop around to find the best\nmortgage lenders out there.\n\n## How to look for a lender\n\nFinding a mortgage lender involves more than just getting a good interest\nrate; you want to work with the best mortgage companies, staffed by\nprofessionals who will guide you through the process.\n\nBelow are five tips to help you hunt for the best mortgage lender. Read more\nabout each tip here.\n\n 1. Get your credit score in shape. The higher your credit score, the more bargaining power you’ll have.\n 2. Know the mortgage lending landscape. We’ve done some of the homework for you below.\n 3. Get preapproved for your mortgage. Boost your chances of having your offer accepted by getting preapproved.\n 4. Compare rates from several mortgage lenders. You can search for the best mortgage rates online.\n 5. Ask the right questions and read the fine print. Find out about requirements and fees, including costs beyond principal and interest payments.\n\nNerdWallet has researched some of the best available major national mortgage\nlenders to help you quickly find the right lender for your needs.\n\n## NerdWallet’s best mortgage lenders\n\nLearn more\n\nat Rocket Mortgage\n\nMin. credit score\n\n### 620\n\nMin. down payment\n\n### 3%\n\nNerdWallet rating\n\nWhy we like it\n\nIdeal for anyone who appreciates smartphone app service, support and time\nsavings. A fully digital home loan experience with a large variety of mortgage\nproducts.\n\nLearn more\n\nat Chase\n\nMin. credit score\n\n### 620\n\nMin. down payment\n\n### 3%\n\nNerdWallet rating\n\nWhy we like it\n\nIdeal for first-time home buyers who want to talk to a loan officer in person\nor on the phone, and for homeowners who want to refinance their mortgages in\n60 days or less. Chase offers a full line of mortgage products and account\nmanagement tools.\n\nLearn more\n\nat Quicken Loans\n\nMin. credit score\n\n### 620\n\nMin. down payment\n\n### 3%\n\nNerdWallet rating\n\nWhy we like it\n\nIdeal choice for convenience and quick-response customer service. Quicken\nLoans provides just about all the services your neighborhood lender does —\nwith online convenience.\n\nLearn more\n\nat New American\n\nMin. credit score\n\n### 620\n\nMin. down payment\n\n### 3%\n\nNerdWallet rating\n\nWhy we like it\n\nIdeal for borrowers who need to be evaluated on the basis of nontraditional\ncredit. New American Funding offers FHA and VA loans, works with down payment\nassistance programs, and seeks borrowers whose credit histories don't fit the\nmold of traditional banking.\n\nLearn more\n\nat Lenda\n\nMin. credit score\n\n### 620\n\nMin. down payment\n\n### 5%\n\nNerdWallet rating\n\nWhy we like it\n\nIdeal for tech-savvy home buyers and refinancers in its multi-state lending\nterritory. Lenda's automated lending platform offers round-the-clock access to\napplication and loan-management tools.\n\nLearn more\n\nat Vylla\n\nMin. credit score\n\n### 620\n\nMin. down payment\n\n### 3%\n\nNerdWallet rating\n\nWhy we like it\n\nIdeal for first-time home buyers or credit-challenged borrowers who may have\ntrouble qualifying for a mortgage.\n\nRead Review\n\nat NerdWallet\n\nMin. credit score\n\n### 620\n\nMin. down payment\n\n### 3%\n\nNerdWallet rating\n\nWhy we like it\n\nIdeal for borrowers who are looking to apply for a mortgage and manage the\nprocess through online tools, whether buying or refinancing. Guaranteed Rate\noffers FHA, VA and USDA loans for borrowers who meet robust guidelines.\n\nRead review\n\nat NerdWallet\n\nNational / regional\n\n### National\n\nMin. down payment\n\n### 3%\n\nNerdWallet rating\n\nWhy we like it\n\nIdeal for first-time home buyers or those with weaker credit. CitiMortgage, a\nlarge-scale lender with a full menu of home loan products, offers low down\npayment options and considers alternative credit data.\n\nLearn more\n\nat Bank of America\n\nMin. credit score\n\n### 620\n\nMin. down payment\n\n### 3%\n\nNerdWallet rating\n\nWhy we like it\n\nIdeal for borrowers who prefer a traditional bank. Bank of America offers a\nwide array of mortgages and online account management tools. It also has\nfirst-time home buyer loans with low down payments and no mandatory mortgage\ninsurance.\n\nBack to top\n\n## 5 tips for finding the best mortgage lenders\n\nTo get a jump-start on the mortgage loan process, use these five tips to find\nthe best lender for you.\n\n### 1\\. Get your credit score in shape\n\nNot everyone can qualify to buy a home; you have to meet certain credit and\nincome criteria to assure mortgage companies you can repay the loan.\n\n» MORE: Create an account for personalized credit building tips.\n\nA low credit score signals that lending to you is risky, which means a higher\ninterest rate on your home loan. The higher your credit score and the more on-\ntime payments you make, the more power you’ll have to negotiate for better\nrates with potential lenders. Generally, if you have a score under 580, you’ll\nhave a tough time qualifying for most types of mortgages.\n\nTo build your credit score, first make sure your credit reports are accurate\nand free of errors. Get your report from the three major credit bureaus:\nEquifax, Experian and TransUnion. Each is required to provide you with a free\ncopy of your report once every 12 months.\n\nNext, try to pay off high-interest debts and lower your overall level of debt\nas quickly as possible. By lowering your debt, you’ll improve your debt-to-\nincome ratio. Paying off credit cards and recurring loans before you buy a\nhome will also free up more money for the down payment.\n\n### 2\\. Know the lending landscape\n\nUnderstanding the major players will help you navigate the crowded lending\nfield. Here are the most common types of home lenders:\n\n * Credit unions: These member-owned financial institutions often offer favorable interest rates to shareholders. And many have eased membership restrictions, so it’s likely you can find one to join.\n * Mortgage bankers: They work for a specific financial institution and package loans for consideration by the bank’s underwriters.\n * Correspondent lenders: Correspondent lenders are often local mortgage loan companies that have the resources to make your loan, but rely instead on a pipeline of other lenders, such as Chase, to whom they immediately sell your loan.\n * Savings and loans: Once the bedrock of home lending, S&Ls are now a bit hard to find. But these smaller financial institutions are often community-oriented and worth seeking out.\n * Mutual savings banks: Another type of thrift institution, like savings and loans, mutual savings banks are locally focused and often competitive.\n\nCheck if each lender you consider is registered in the state where you’re\nshopping. You can do that through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System\nRegistry. Also, search the Better Business Bureau for unbiased reviews and\ninformation.\n\n### 3\\. Get preapproved\n\nGetting a mortgage preapproval letter before you start looking at houses will\ngive you an edge when bidding against other buyers. The letter shows the\nseller that you’re a serious buyer whose loan is likely to close. It’s\nevidence that a lender has evaluated your finances and figured out how much\nyou can afford to borrow, and therefore how much house you can afford.\n\nGetting preapproved now will also save time later. When you’re ready to make\nan offer on a home, lenders will already have the information they need to\nprocess your home loan.\n\nTo get preapproved, you’ll have to provide lenders your financial information.\nHere’s a list of what a lender typically requires:\n\n * Social Security numbers for yourself and any co-borrowers\n * Bank, savings, checking, investment account information\n * Outstanding debt obligations, including credit card, car loan, student loan and other balances\n * Two years of tax returns, W-2s and 1099s\n * Salary and employer information\n * Information about how much of a down payment you can make, and where the money is coming from\n\nGet preapproved by more than one lender. Then you can compare Loan Estimate\nforms from each one to determine who offers you the best rates and terms.\n\n### 4\\. Compare rates from several mortgage lenders\n\nStart by searching for the best mortgage rates online. Keep in mind that the\nrate quote you see online is an estimate. A lender or broker will have to pull\nyour credit information and process a loan application to provide an accurate\nrate, which you can then lock in if you’re satisfied with the product.\n\nOnce you have several quotes in hand, compare costs and decide which one makes\nthe most financial sense for you. Use your research as leverage to negotiate\nfor the best mortgage rates possible.\n\nWhile there’s more to finding a good lender than picking the lowest rate, that\ndoesn’t mean the rate isn’t important. The total interest you pay over the\nlife of the loan is a big figure, and a low rate can save you thousands of\ndollars.\n\n» MORE: Use our mortgage calculator to find out your monthly mortgage payment.\n\n### 5\\. Ask the right questions and read the fine print\n\nNarrow your choices by asking for lender referrals from friends, family or\nyour real estate agent, or by reading online reviews. Once you have some\nnames, it’s time to ask:\n\n * How do you prefer to communicate with clients — email, text, phone calls or in person? How quickly do you respond to messages?\n * How long are your turnaround times on preapproval, appraisal and closing?\n * What lender fees will I be responsible for at closing? (Fees may include commission, loan origination, points, appraisal, credit report and application fees.)\n * Will you waive any of these fees or roll them into my mortgage?\n * What are the down payment requirements?\n\n» MORE: 7 programs for first-time home buyers\n\nAlso, check with your mortgage lender or broker if buying discount points to\nlower your rate makes sense. If you buy points, you’re paying some interest\nupfront in exchange for a lower rate on your mortgage.\n\nThis might be a good move if you plan on living in the home for a long time.\n\nPrincipal and interest payments on a mortgage aren’t the only costs of buying\na home; you should ask your lender about others, including closing costs,\npoints, loan origination fees and other transaction fees. If you’re unsure of\nsomething, ask for an explanation. For more on those fees, see Mortgage\nclosing costs explained.\n\nMost mortgage lenders will require an “earnest money” deposit to start the\nloan process. Ask the lender to specify under what circumstances the earnest\nmoney cannot be returned, and if the answer is vague, keep shopping around.\n\nAlways examine the fine print on your loan documents. These will tell you the\nexact finance terms, who pays which closing costs, what items are and aren’t\nincluded with the home, whether there’s a home inspection contingency, the\nclosing date and other important details.\n\nBest mortgage lenders: detail »\n\nLender\n\n\|\n\nBest for\n\n\|\n\nHighlights\n\n\|\n\nMinimum credit score\n\n\|\n\nLearn more \n \n---\|---\|---\|---\|--- \n \nRocket Mortgage\n\nReview\n\n\|\n\nOnline\n\n\|\n\nSimple and fast online application\n\n\|\n\n620\n\n\|\n\nLearn more \n \nChase\n\nReview\n\n\|\n\nRefinancing\n\n\|\n\nLow refinance rates; many loan types\n\n\|\n\n620\n\n\|\n\nLearn more \n \nQuicken Loans\n\nReview\n\n\|\n\nFirst-time home buyers\n\n\|\n\nLow down payments; top FHA lender\n\n\|\n\n620\n\n\|\n\nLearn more \n \nLenda\n\nReview\n\n\|\n\nRefinancing\n\n\|\n\nNo origination fees or broker commissions\n\n\|\n\n620\n\n\|\n\nLearn more \n \nGuaranteed Rate\n\nReview\n\n\|\n\nOnline\n\n\|\n\nSimple and fast online application\n\n\|\n\n620\n\n\|\n\nLearn more \n \nBank of America\n\nReview\n\n\|\n\nFace-to-face\n\n\|\n\nConvenience with many ways to apply\n\n\|\n\n620\n\n\|\n\nLearn more \n \n Minimum credit score on top loans; other loan types or factors may selectively influence minimum credit score standards ** Based on NerdWallet Mortgage Rate Index, daily survey among major national lenders\n\n## Best mortgage lenders: summary\n\n * Rocket Mortgage: Best for online lending\n * Chase mortgage: Best mortgage lenders for refinancing\n * Quicken Loans: Best purchase loans\n * New American Funding: Best for purchase loans and FHA loans\n * Vylla: Best for first-time home buyers\n * Lenda: Best for online lending\n * Guaranteed Rate: Best online lending\n * CitiMortgage: Best for FHA loans\n * Bank of America: Best for face-to-face service\n\nMore from NerdWallet Compare online mortgage refinance lenders Compare\nmortgage rates Get preapproved for your mortgage\n\nNerdWallet’s selection of mortgage lenders for inclusion here was made based\non our evaluation of the products and services that lenders offer to consumers\nwho are actively shopping for the best mortgage. 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All Rights Reserved\n\nTerms of UsePrivacy Policy\n\n * Text me the mobile app\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.forbes.com/sites/moneybuilder/2013/03/26/a-look-behind-the-curtain-how-to-choose-a-mortgage-lender/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210424203329/https://www.forbes.com/sites/moneybuilder/2013/03/26/a-look-behind-the-curtain-how-to-choose-a-mortgage-lender/", "parsed_text": { "title": "A Look Behind The Curtain: How To Choose A Mortgage Lender", "passages": [ "Search the internet and thoroughly investigate offerings for details. Advertising is shiny, so squint through the glare and find out about fees, lock-in periods, points and qualification requirements for what is being featured.", "Remember that the port of entry with every lender you consider is a salesperson, everyone you talk to will sound like the best deal. Take notes, ask for things like Good Faith Estimates (GFE) and Truth-In-Lending (TIL) statements to be e-mailed or faxed to you. The mortgage lending industry is electronic, everything is available to you in writing instantly.", "At the end of the day, your mortgage loan will be originated, processed, approved and closed by people, software and institutions will be the platforms that allow individuals to do their jobs, but you are choosing people to help with the single biggest financial decision most people will make. Beware the man behind the curtain, but if trust in your lender’s rep is the result of your vetting process, chances are you have chosen well." ] }, "parsed_md": "A Look Behind The Curtain: How To Choose A Mortgage Lender\n\nBETA\n\nThis is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking here\n\n### More From Forbes\n\nOct 21, 2019,12:23am EDT\n\nThe Latest Insight On Navigating The Next Market Crash\n\nOct 19, 2019,08:55pm EDT\n\nYou Can Now Build Your Own ETF, Here’s How\n\nFeb 4, 2019,09:45am EST\n\nThe Future Of Real Estate: Fintech 50 2019\n\nNov 13, 2018,02:08pm EST\n\nHow To Pick The Health Savings Account That Is Right For You\n\nOct 17, 2018,09:41am EDT\n\nNew Documentary To Show How Far People Go For Financial Independence\n\nJul 9, 2018,08:50pm EDT\n\nAging Parents Helping Adult Children Financially: Unhealthy Results\n\nJul 9, 2018,01:37pm EDT\n\nAdjusting To Retirement: 4 Ways Women Professionals Can Get Over The Hump\n\nJul 9, 2018,01:32pm EDT\n\nSchwab Bests Vanguard In ETFs\n\nEdit Story\n\nMar 26, 2013,01:17pm EDT\|\n\n# A Look Behind The Curtain: How To Choose A Mortgage Lender\n\nMark Greene\n\nFormer Contributor\n\nMoneyBuilder\n\nContributor Group\n\nOpinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own.\n\nPersonal Finance\n\n * Share to Facebook\n * Share to Twitter\n * Share to Linkedin\n\n(Photo credit: TheTruthAbout)\n\nLast week I saw a restaurant review on a local blog that touted “The New York\nTimes says . . .\" and I thought, wait a minute, the Times didn’t “say”\nanything, somebody that works for the Times did! One person, one opinion, not\nthe entire staff and their collective opinion, but one individual. Invoking\nthe mighty Times just because the reviewer works for the NY Times, transfers\nthe credibility and credentials of the institution to the individual and turns\nan individual opinion into a powerful endorsement.\n\nWhen someone refers to this writing, chances are they will say; “forbes.com\nsaid \" and not “Mark Greene said on forbes.com . . .\" See what I mean? “Who’s\nMark Greene” is replaced with the towering credibility of the forbes.com\nbrand. Unknown uncertainty instantly transformed into concrete factual\nevidence.\n\nThe mortgage lending business is hyper-competitive and mortgage originators\ncome in all forms of education, training, experience and affiliation. With 25\nyears in the trenches, an undergraduate finance degree from a reputable\nuniversity, countless hours of training and continuous education, and the\ntrust and goodwill I have built with the many sources that refer their clients\nto me, you would think my capture rate would be bullet proof. Not even close!\nI have lost business to mortgage people with less experience, less training\nand less education, simply because they work for lenders with household names.\nA prospective client will tell me that they have “talked to” Wells Fargo or\nChase or Bank of America or whoever, and they have adamant and unwavering\nfaith in the information they received.\n\nWhen I hear “Wells Fargo told me” or “Chase told me” or “(lender name here)\ntold me,” I recognize that I am competing with the institution and not the rep\nor employee of the institution that the borrower actually spoke with. I am\nthrust into a mortgage contest with the Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz with\nthe booming voice and the pyrotechnics, not the little man behind the curtain.\nAnd it is the little man behind the curtain that is quoting terms and offering\nup the advantages of working with the “biggest” and most “amazingest” mortgage\nlender on the planet!\n\nIn the past I have proposed that the person spoken to was merely a\nrepresentative of the institution, not the institution itself, often to no\navail. Credentials are not a prerequisite for assessing expertise or even\ncompetence when consumers shop for a mortgage lender. Name recognition is a\nbig deal. Transferring the credibility and credentials of the institution to\nthe individual gives consumers a sense of comfort and security that eases the\nrequisite leap of faith when choosing a mortgage lender.\n\nHere is where I share an industry secret, are you ready? Mortgage people are\nsalespeople. First and foremost, the primary goal of a mortgage\noriginator/loan officer is to convince you to apply for your mortgage with\nthem. Financial acumen is helpful but not required; the best salespeople are\nthe biggest producers in the mortgage industry. Consumers looking for the most\nskilled financial mortgage expert often choose the best salesperson; expertise\nand wherewithal vary along a greatly disparate continuum.\n\nMortgage originators are fond of titles, so choosing a lender based on how\nremarkable the rep’s title is may be perilous. Starting with Loan Officer and\nof course Senior Loan Officer, I have seen; Advisor, Consultant, Planner and\nthe more impressive senior versions of these. Add in initials based on\ngraduate education (MBA) or related field licensing (CPA) and title crowning\ncan become quite prestigious. Although I have to admit that I have always been\nimpressed with the CPA moniker on my colleague Matt Gratalo’s business card.\nMatt is a very senior, highly respected loan originator and manager that I\nhave worked with for many years and he is in fact a CPA, which garners lots of\nrespect from his clients and appropriate deference from his peers, me\nincluded. Initials as part of a title speak to credentials and expertise,\noriginators with initials should go on your short list.\n\nEven so, titles may not be the best starting point when selecting a mortgage\noriginator, remember, even the Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz is really just\na guy behind a curtain.\n\nIn 1992, I was a Loan Officer with Paine Webber Mortgage in Cranford, New\nJersey and the great Chris Puorro (legendary mortgage management tough guy),\nwas my sales manager. I knocked on his door one day and asked him what the\nrequirements were for me to become a Senior Loan Officer. He looked up at me,\nasked how long I had been there and when I said two years, he smiled and said\n“congratulations, you’re a Senior Loan Officer!” And that was that, I had new\nbusiness cards within a week. No test, no additional training, no scorecard,\njust presto! Senior Loan Officer. Beware the fancy title!\n\nNowadays, just about every real estate office has an “in-house” lender with an\noriginator right there in the office. Convenient and accessible, this must be\nthe right answer; why else would the lender have such coveted positioning? In-\nhouse reps exist because there is a mutually beneficial financial\nrelationship, the lender has unrestricted access to agents and buyers, and the\nreal estate company is compensated by the lender. Marketing Services\nAgreements (MSA), Joint Ventures, Desk Rentals and whatever other form these\nrelationships take, may seem counter to RESPA (Real Estate Settlement and\nProcedures Act), rules governing compensation for real estate referrals, but\nthey are industry norms. That being said, an in-house rep can be a great\nchoice, but again, “expertise and wherewithal vary along a greatly disparate\ncontinuum.”\n\nThe web has exploded with “discount” mortgage financing options offering\nfantastic terms and lightning fast closings. The idea being that the absence\nof “brick and mortar” costs associated with traditional lenders, allows for\ndiscounted, below market rates. Sounds great but not true. The largest online\nlender has over 8,000 employees manning phones and populating cubicles in\noffice buildings, getting loans closed. Brick and mortar costs are part of\ntheir income statement. Online financing is popular with tech savvy consumers\nand can be a convenient alternative to traditional lending sources.\nSignificant interest rate discounts offered by online financing sources are\nadvertisements, like everything else, if it sounds too good to be true, it is.\n\nAnd what about all of those local or regional mortgage companies with names\nthat are not so well known, the “correspondent” mortgage lenders?\nCorrespondent lenders employ their own processing, underwriting and closing\nstaff, and use warehouse lines to fund loans. They specialize in residential\nmortgages, they tend to have more entrepreneurial cultures and originators are\ngenerally independent and experienced. But just like the big banks, the in-\nhouse lenders and the World Wide Web reps, “expertise and wherewithal vary\nalong a greatly disparate continuum.”\n\nSo just how is a consumer supposed to choose a mortgage lender? What should\nthe decision tree look like?\n\nStart by asking someone close in your universe that has recently gotten a\nmortgage, see if they can recommend their lender. Ask a financial adviser, an\naccountant, your attorney or your realtor to help you with a short list of\nlender referrals. These people deal with mortgage lenders regularly and can\nhelp you filter that continuum with the greatly disparate expertise and\nwherewithal and add real confidence to your decision.\n\nSearch the internet and thoroughly investigate offerings for details.\nAdvertising is shiny, so squint through the glare and find out about fees,\nlock-in periods, points and qualification requirements for what is being\nfeatured.\n\nRemember that the port of entry with every lender you consider is a\nsalesperson, everyone you talk to will sound like the best deal. Take notes,\nask for things like Good Faith Estimates (GFE) and Truth-In-Lending (TIL)\nstatements to be e-mailed or faxed to you. The mortgage lending industry is\nelectronic, everything is available to you in writing instantly.\n\nAt the end of the day, your mortgage loan will be originated, processed,\napproved and closed by people, software and institutions will be the platforms\nthat allow individuals to do their jobs, but you are choosing people to help\nwith the single biggest financial decision most people will make. Beware the\nman behind the curtain, but if trust in your lender’s rep is the result of\nyour vetting process, chances are you have chosen well.\n\n#### Gallery: 10 Things You Absolutely Need To Get A Mortgage\n\n11 images\n\nView gallery\n\nMark Greene\n\n30-year veteran of the mortgage industry evolution. I am a retail mortgage\nloan originator sourcing business from realtors, attorneys and past clients.\nHomebridge\n\n...\n\n30-year veteran of the mortgage industry evolution. I am a retail mortgage\nloan originator sourcing business from realtors, attorneys and past clients.\nHomebridge Financial Services is a national mortgage lender with a local\nservice focus. My job is to help you get the best fit mortgage to finance your\nreal estate, and for you to be glad that I was the mortgage guy you picked.\nThat's it.\n\n * Print\n * Reprints & Permissions\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.bankrate.com/calculators/home-equity/compare-loans-calculator.aspx", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210530230156/https://www.bankrate.com/calculators/home-equity/compare-loans-calculator.aspx", "parsed_text": { "title": "Loan comparison calculator", "passages": [ "When it comes time to compare loans, it’s always important to have a clear picture of all relevant costs. This includes more than just the monthly principal. Other associated costs can include monthly fees, interest rates, and more. 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All Rights Reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/05/031605.asp", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20171110003311/https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/05/031605.asp", "parsed_text": { "title": "Mortgages: Fixed-Rate Versus Adjustable-Rate", "passages": [ "Fixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are the two primary mortgage types. While the marketplace offers numerous varieties within these two categories, the first step when shopping for a mortgage is determining which of the two main loan types - the fixed-rate mortgage or the adjustable- rate mortgage - best suits your needs.", "A fixed-rate mortgage charges a set rate of interest that does not change throughout the life of the loan. Although the amount of principal and interest paid each month varies from payment to payment, the total payment remains the same, which makes budgeting easy for homeowners.", "The partial amortization schedule below demonstrates the way in which the principal and interest payments vary over the life of the mortgage. In this example, the mortgage term is 30 years, the principal is $100,000 and the interest rate is 6%.", "Payment\| Principal\| Interest\| Principal Balance ---\|---\|---\|--- 1. $599.55\| $99.55\| $500.00\| $99900.45 2. $599.55\| $100.05\| $499.50\| $99800.40 3. $599.55\| $100.55\| $499.00\| $99699.85", "The main advantage of a fixed-rate loan is that the borrower is protected from sudden and potentially significant increases in monthly mortgage payments if interest rates rise. Fixed-rate mortgages are easy to understand and vary little from lender to lender. The downside to fixed-rate mortgages is that when interest rates are high, qualifying for a loan is more difficult because the payments are less affordable.", "Although the rate of interest is fixed, the total amount of interest you'll pay depends on the mortgage term. Traditional lending institutions offer fixed-rate mortgages in a variety of terms, the most common of which are 30, 20 and 15 years.", "The 30-year mortgage is the most popular choice because it offers the lowest monthly payment; however, the trade-off for that low payment is a significantly higher overall cost because the extra decade, or more, in the term is devoted primarily to paying interest. The monthly payments for shorter-term mortgages are higher so that the principal is repaid in a shorter time frame. Also, shorter-term mortgages offer a lower interest rate, which allows for a larger amount of principal repaid with each mortgage payment, so shorter-term mortgages cost significantly less overall.", "The interest rate for an adjustable-rate mortgage varies over time. The initial interest rate on an ARM is set below the market rate on a comparable fixed-rate loan, and then the rate rises as time goes on. If the ARM is held long enough, the interest rate will surpass the going rate for fixed-rate loans.", "ARMs have a fixed period of time during which the initial interest rate remains constant, after which the interest rate adjusts at a pre-arranged frequency. The fixed-rate period can vary significantly - anywhere from one month to 10 years. Shorter adjustment periods generally carry lower initial interest rates.", "ARMS are significantly more complicated than fixed-rate loans, so exploring the pros and cons requires an understanding of some basic terminology. Here are some concepts borrowers need to know before selecting an ARM.", "Adjustment Indexes - Interest-rate adjustments are tied to a specific index, or benchmark, such as the interest rate on certificates of deposit or Treasury bills, or the LIBOR rate.", "Margin - When you sign your loan, you agree to pay a rate that is a certain percentage higher than the adjustment index. For example, your adjustable rate may be the rate of the one-year T-bill plus 2%. That extra 2% is called the margin.", "Caps - This refers to the limit on the amount the interest rate can increase each adjustment period. Some ARMs also offer caps on the total monthly payment. These loans - known as negative amortization loans - keep payments low, however these payments may cover only a portion of the interest due. Unpaid interest becomes part of the principal. After years of paying the mortgage, your principal owed may be greater than the amount you initially borrowed.", "Ceiling - This is the highest interest rate that the adjustable rate is permitted to become during the life of the loan.", "ARMs are attractive because they offer low initial payments, enable the borrower to qualify for a larger loan and in a falling interest rate environment, allow the borrower to enjoy lower interest rates (and lower mortgage payments) without the need to refinance. The ARM, however, can pose some significant downsides. With an ARM, your monthly payment may change frequently over the life of the loan. And if you take on a large loan, you could be in trouble when interest rates rise - some ARMs are structured so that interest rates can nearly double in just a few years.", "When choosing a mortgage, you need to consider a wide range of personal factors and balance them with the economic realities of an ever-changing marketplace. Individuals' personal finances often experience periods of advance and decline, interest rates rise and fall, and the strength of the economy waxes and wanes. To put your loan selection into the context of these factors, consider the following questions:", "An ARM may be an excellent choice if low payments in the near term are your primary requirement or if you don't plan to live in the property long enough for the rates to rise. If interest rates are high and expected to fall, an ARM will ensure that you enjoy lower interest rates without the need to refinance. If interest rates are climbing or a steady, predictable payment is important to you, a fixed-rate mortgage may be the way to go.", "A bond that can be redeemed by the issuer prior to its maturity. 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McWhinney \| Updated May 24, 2016 — 12:59 PM EDT\n\nShare\n\nLoading the player...\n\nFixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are the two primary\nmortgage types. While the marketplace offers numerous varieties within these\ntwo categories, the first step when shopping for a mortgage is determining\nwhich of the two main loan types - the fixed-rate mortgage or the adjustable-\nrate mortgage - best suits your needs.\n\n## Fixed-Rate Mortgages\n\nA fixed-rate mortgage charges a set rate of interest that does not change\nthroughout the life of the loan. Although the amount of principal and interest\npaid each month varies from payment to payment, the total payment remains the\nsame, which makes budgeting easy for homeowners.\n\nThe partial amortization schedule below demonstrates the way in which the\nprincipal and interest payments vary over the life of the mortgage. In this\nexample, the mortgage term is 30 years, the principal is $100,000 and the\ninterest rate is 6%.\n\nPayment\| Principal\| Interest\| Principal Balance \n---\|---\|---\|--- \n1\\. $599.55\| $99.55\| $500.00\| $99900.45 \n2\\. $599.55\| $100.05\| $499.50\| $99800.40 \n3\\. $599.55\| $100.55\| $499.00\| $99699.85 \n \nAs you can see, the payments made during the initial years of a mortgage\nconsist primarily of interest payments.\n\nThe main advantage of a fixed-rate loan is that the borrower is protected from\nsudden and potentially significant increases in monthly mortgage payments if\ninterest rates rise. Fixed-rate mortgages are easy to understand and vary\nlittle from lender to lender. The downside to fixed-rate mortgages is that\nwhen interest rates are high, qualifying for a loan is more difficult because\nthe payments are less affordable.\n\nAlthough the rate of interest is fixed, the total amount of interest you'll\npay depends on the mortgage term. Traditional lending institutions offer\nfixed-rate mortgages in a variety of terms, the most common of which are 30,\n20 and 15 years.\n\nThe 30-year mortgage is the most popular choice because it offers the lowest\nmonthly payment; however, the trade-off for that low payment is a\nsignificantly higher overall cost because the extra decade, or more, in the\nterm is devoted primarily to paying interest. The monthly payments for\nshorter-term mortgages are higher so that the principal is repaid in a shorter\ntime frame. Also, shorter-term mortgages offer a lower interest rate, which\nallows for a larger amount of principal repaid with each mortgage payment, so\nshorter-term mortgages cost significantly less overall.\n\n## Adjustable-Rate Mortgages\n\nThe interest rate for an adjustable-rate mortgage varies over time. The\ninitial interest rate on an ARM is set below the market rate on a comparable\nfixed-rate loan, and then the rate rises as time goes on. If the ARM is held\nlong enough, the interest rate will surpass the going rate for fixed-rate\nloans.\n\nARMs have a fixed period of time during which the initial interest rate\nremains constant, after which the interest rate adjusts at a pre-arranged\nfrequency. The fixed-rate period can vary significantly - anywhere from one\nmonth to 10 years. Shorter adjustment periods generally carry lower initial\ninterest rates.\n\n## ARM Terminology\n\nARMS are significantly more complicated than fixed-rate loans, so exploring\nthe pros and cons requires an understanding of some basic terminology. Here\nare some concepts borrowers need to know before selecting an ARM.\n\n * Adjustment Frequency - This refers to the amount of time between interest-rate adjustments (e.g. monthly, yearly, etc.).\n * Adjustment Indexes - Interest-rate adjustments are tied to a specific index, or benchmark, such as the interest rate on certificates of deposit or Treasury bills, or the LIBOR rate.\n * Margin - When you sign your loan, you agree to pay a rate that is a certain percentage higher than the adjustment index. For example, your adjustable rate may be the rate of the one-year T-bill plus 2%. That extra 2% is called the margin.\n * Caps - This refers to the limit on the amount the interest rate can increase each adjustment period. Some ARMs also offer caps on the total monthly payment. These loans - known as negative amortization loans - keep payments low, however these payments may cover only a portion of the interest due. Unpaid interest becomes part of the principal. After years of paying the mortgage, your principal owed may be greater than the amount you initially borrowed.\n * Ceiling - This is the highest interest rate that the adjustable rate is permitted to become during the life of the loan.\n\nARMs are attractive because they offer low initial payments, enable the\nborrower to qualify for a larger loan and in a falling interest rate\nenvironment, allow the borrower to enjoy lower interest rates (and lower\nmortgage payments) without the need to refinance. The ARM, however, can pose\nsome significant downsides. With an ARM, your monthly payment may change\nfrequently over the life of the loan. And if you take on a large loan, you\ncould be in trouble when interest rates rise - some ARMs are structured so\nthat interest rates can nearly double in just a few years.\n\n## Which Loan Is Right for You?\n\nWhen choosing a mortgage, you need to consider a wide range of personal\nfactors and balance them with the economic realities of an ever-changing\nmarketplace. Individuals' personal finances often experience periods of\nadvance and decline, interest rates rise and fall, and the strength of the\neconomy waxes and wanes. To put your loan selection into the context of these\nfactors, consider the following questions:\n\n * How large of a mortgage payment can you afford today?\n * Could you still afford an ARM if interest rates rise?\n * How long do you intend to live on the property?\n * What direction are interest rates heading and do you anticipate that trend to continue?\n\nAn ARM may be an excellent choice if low payments in the near term are your\nprimary requirement or if you don't plan to live in the property long enough\nfor the rates to rise. 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All Rights Reserved Terms Of Use Privacy Policy\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.bankrate.com:80/finance/mortgages/choose-mortgage-lender.aspx", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20171206044642/http://www.bankrate.com:80/finance/mortgages/choose-mortgage-lender.aspx", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to find and choose a mortgage lender", "passages": [ "* Mortgage calculator\n* How much house can you afford?\n* Mortgage refinance calculator\n* Mortgage payment calculator\n* Amortization calculator\n* All home equity calculators\n* All mortgage calculators\nGet Advice", "* Veteran Homebuyer Central\n* Reverse mortgages\n* Reasons to use home equity\n* Buying a home\n* Refinance your mortgage\n* First-time homebuyer tips\n* FHA loans\nBanking", "* 0 interest credit cards\n* Airline credit cards\n* Balance transfer credit cards\n* Business credit cards\n* Cash-back credit cards\n* Rewards credit cards\n* Credit Card Reviews\nUse Calculators", "* Credit card payoff calculator\n* Balance transfer calculator\n* Credit card consolidation calculator\n* All credit card calculators\nGet Advice", "* Getting a secured credit card\n* Balance transfer pros and cons\n* Credit card fraud protection\n* Manage your credit\nBest Offers", "* Best credit cards of 2017\n* Best reward cards\n* Best travel credit cards\n* Best balance transfer credit cards\n* Best cash-back credit cards\n* Best student credit cards\n* Best business credit cards\nAuto", "* Leasing a car\n* Car loans for bad credit\n* Refinance your car\n* Best time to buy a car\n* Most reliable cars\nLoans", "* How to get a personal loan\n* Paying off student loans\n* Auto loan resources\n* Home improvement loans\nInvesting", "* Investment calculator\n* Annuity calculator\n* 401(K) calculator\n* Roth IRA calculator\n* All retirement calculators\n* All investing calculators\nGet Advice", "* Creating passive income\n* Mutual fund vs. ETF\n* Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA\n* What type of CD is best?\n* IRA basics\nPersonal Finance", "* Debt consolidation calculator\n* Net worth calculator\n* Personal finance calculators\n* Cost of living calculator\n* All calculators\nGet Advice", "* Retirement advice\n* Debt management\n* Improve your credit score\n* Career resources\n* Tax advice\n* Insurance basics\n* Real estate tips\n* Personal finance glossary\nFree credit report", "It’s not always easy to find a mortgage lender. The first step, naturally, is to check mortgage rates on Bankrate.com. But that’s not the final step. Selecting a mortgage lender should be based on more than just the lowest rate. Gather a few rate quotes, and then follow up with some research and interviews before you choose the lender who is right for you.", "“You want to sit down with two or three lenders to make sure you find one who’s a good fit, the right match for you as a borrower rather than a product pusher,” says Michael Jablonski, executive vice president and retail production manager for BB&T Home Mortgage. “Mortgage lending should be a collaborative process.”", "A good lender can qualify you for a loan and offer advice on ways to improve your credit and should talk to you about mortgage payments in context with the rest of your financial plan.", "Asking friends, family and co-workers for lender referrals can be helpful, along with checking with a local bank, suggests Arlene Allert, vice president and regional manager of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in San Francisco. Reputable real estate agents can give recommendations, too.", "Brian Martucci, a senior loan officer with GetLoans.com in Washington, D.C., says consumers should check on a lender’s reputation for getting loans to completion and their experience in addition to comparing mortgage rates.", "If you are happy with your bank or credit union, you might want to check on their mortgage loan programs, but Martucci says you shouldn’t expect special treatment such as a lower mortgage rate or discounts on fees. Some banks offer incentives to their customers and others don’t, Allert says.", "“You don’t have to apply for a loan to ask questions,” says Cindy Tessier, assistant vice president at Navy Federal Credit Union in Vienna, Va. “You can find out a lot by simply calling to ask about loan programs. If the loan officer is hard to reach or gives you a hard sell, you may not want to work with that lender.”", "Allert says: “Ask if they can explain in language you understand what each option means for you, not just today but for the long term. You also need to find someone who will agree to set expectations upfront, including how long the loan process will take, how often you’ll communicate and how you’ll communicate — such as by email or phone.”", "One of the most important questions, Martucci says, is about turnaround time because so many mortgage loans today are delayed.", "Tessier recommends asking who will service your loan because if your loan will be sold, it might be more difficult to track someone down later who can help you with any issues.", "Michael Astorino, field mortgage manager at Navy Federal Credit Union in Vienna, Va., says, “You should ask what happens if the appraisal comes in too low or your rate lock expires before closing or there are other problems at the last minute, because your lender should be able to help you set expectations and commit to getting you to settlement.”", "Astorino says consumers should expect the lender to ask questions in return about long-term plans for homeownership and overall financial goals. “You want someone who focuses on you, not on your loan,” Astorino says.", "“Every lender handles things slightly differently, but you should be able to get a written statement or spreadsheet that gives you a side-by-side comparison of different loan programs,” Allert says.", "To simplify loan comparisons, Martucci suggests asking only about the interest rate and points on a loan along with the lender fees. “You don’t need to ask about taxes and insurance because you can do that later, and that isn’t likely to vary from lender to lender,” says Martucci.", "Astorino suggests that consumers focus first on overall goals such as paying off the loan in a certain number of years or keeping the monthly payments as low as possible, then zeroing in on the lender’s fees and the annual percentage rate, or APR.", "The ultimate goal, getting to the settlement table with your financing in place, should be met as long as you have chosen a lender who communicates well and offers a consultative approach, Allert says.", "Bankrate.com is an independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison service. Bankrate is compensated in exchange for featured placement of sponsored products and services, or your clicking on links posted on this website. This compensation may impact how, where and in what order products appear. 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The first step, naturally, is\nto check mortgage rates on Bankrate.com. But that’s not the final step.\nSelecting a mortgage lender should be based on more than just the lowest rate.\nGather a few rate quotes, and then follow up with some research and interviews\nbefore you choose the lender who is right for you.\n\n“You want to sit down with two or three lenders to make sure you find one\nwho’s a good fit, the right match for you as a borrower rather than a product\npusher,” says Michael Jablonski, executive vice president and retail\nproduction manager for BB&T Home Mortgage. “Mortgage lending should be a\ncollaborative process.”\n\nA good lender can qualify you for a loan and offer advice on ways to improve\nyour credit and should talk to you about mortgage payments in context with the\nrest of your financial plan.\n\nAsking friends, family and co-workers for lender referrals can be helpful,\nalong with checking with a local bank, suggests Arlene Allert, vice president\nand regional manager of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in San Francisco. Reputable\nreal estate agents can give recommendations, too.\n\n##### More On Mortgages:\n\n * Shop for a mortgage on Bankrate.com\n * Mortgage calculator with amortization table\n * Your mortgage application is rejected. Now what?\n\nBrian Martucci, a senior loan officer with GetLoans.com in Washington, D.C.,\nsays consumers should check on a lender’s reputation for getting loans to\ncompletion and their experience in addition to comparing mortgage rates.\n\nIf you are happy with your bank or credit union, you might want to check on\ntheir mortgage loan programs, but Martucci says you shouldn’t expect special\ntreatment such as a lower mortgage rate or discounts on fees. Some banks offer\nincentives to their customers and others don’t, Allert says.\n\n## Lender interviews\n\n“You don’t have to apply for a loan to ask questions,” says Cindy Tessier,\nassistant vice president at Navy Federal Credit Union in Vienna, Va. “You can\nfind out a lot by simply calling to ask about loan programs. If the loan\nofficer is hard to reach or gives you a hard sell, you may not want to work\nwith that lender.”\n\nAllert says: “Ask if they can explain in language you understand what each\noption means for you, not just today but for the long term. You also need to\nfind someone who will agree to set expectations upfront, including how long\nthe loan process will take, how often you’ll communicate and how you’ll\ncommunicate — such as by email or phone.”\n\nOne of the most important questions, Martucci says, is about turnaround time\nbecause so many mortgage loans today are delayed.\n\nTessier recommends asking who will service your loan because if your loan will\nbe sold, it might be more difficult to track someone down later who can help\nyou with any issues.\n\nMichael Astorino, field mortgage manager at Navy Federal Credit Union in\nVienna, Va., says, “You should ask what happens if the appraisal comes in too\nlow or your rate lock expires before closing or there are other problems at\nthe last minute, because your lender should be able to help you set\nexpectations and commit to getting you to settlement.”\n\nAstorino says consumers should expect the lender to ask questions in return\nabout long-term plans for homeownership and overall financial goals. “You want\nsomeone who focuses on you, not on your loan,” Astorino says.\n\n## Comparing mortgage loans\n\n“Every lender handles things slightly differently, but you should be able to\nget a written statement or spreadsheet that gives you a side-by-side\ncomparison of different loan programs,” Allert says.\n\nTo simplify loan comparisons, Martucci suggests asking only about the interest\nrate and points on a loan along with the lender fees. “You don’t need to ask\nabout taxes and insurance because you can do that later, and that isn’t likely\nto vary from lender to lender,” says Martucci.\n\nAstorino suggests that consumers focus first on overall goals such as paying\noff the loan in a certain number of years or keeping the monthly payments as\nlow as possible, then zeroing in on the lender’s fees and the annual\npercentage rate, or APR.\n\nThe ultimate goal, getting to the settlement table with your financing in\nplace, should be met as long as you have chosen a lender who communicates well\nand offers a consultative approach, Allert says.\n\nRelated Links:\n\n * Mortgage rates for March 5, 2015\n * Celebrity house for sale: Joan Rivers\n * Documents you need to get a home mortgage\n\nRelated Articles:\n\n * Rate Trend Index\n * Interest Rate Roundup\n * Mortgage rates tick up\n\n## You may also like\n\n * ## 7 crucial facts about FHA loans\n\n * ## Mortgages that require no down payment\n\n * ## Foreclosed homes -- 5 tips for buying\n\n * ## Can seller back out of home sale contract?\n\n * ## 9 grants and programs to help you buy your first home\n\n * ## 5 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid\n\n### Promoted Stories\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n## Related Articles\n\n * ### Which type of mortgage lender is right for you?\n\n * ### 5 steps to finding the best mortgage lender\n\n * ### Refinance your mortgage in just 7 steps\n\n * ### When you should and shouldn’t use the home seller’s preferred lender\n\n * ### What tax reform could do to your mortgage interest deduction\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n * About Us\n * Press Room\n * Affiliate Center\n * Contact Us\n * Careers\n\n * Advertise With Us\n * Latest News\n * Popular Topics\n * Glossary\n * Compare Rates\n\n * Understand Bankrate's Averages\n * Privacy Policy / Your California Privacy Rights\n * Terms of Use\n * Licenses\n * Sitemap\n\n##### How we make money\n\nBankrate.com is an independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison\nservice. 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The NMLS Consumer Access site can be searched free of charge at www.nmls consumeraccess.org .", "With a few mouse clicks you can obtain a treasure trove of information about your proposed mortgage lender. Before revealing any personal financial data, you should confirm that your loan originator is licensed. In fact, in the Washington area, Keller Shinholser, senior loan officer for Apex Home Loans in Rockville, advises that you work with a loan officer that is licensed in all three local jurisdictions. “If you start working with a loan officer only licensed in the District, and you later decide to buy a home in Virginia, you may have to start the loan approval process all over again,” she said.", "One of the most important pieces of information available on the NMLS Consumer Access site is whether your loan officer has been the subject of any state disciplinary proceedings. The site also lets you see immediately how long your loan officer has been in the business and with what companies.", "Shinholser, also stressed the importance of using local lenders that underwrite, process, appraise and close your loan using local experts. “If your Internet-sourced loan does not fund, what recourse do you have?” she added.", "In D.C., mortgage lenders, brokers and loan originators are regulated by the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking ( www.disb.dc.gov ). Kate Hartig, public information officer for the DISB, said consumers can also verify licenses by contacting DISB’s Banking Bureau at (202) 727-8000 or via e-mail at BankingBureau@dc.gov. District residents also can register complaints about mortgage loan originators through its hotline at (202) 442-9828, Hartig added.", "The Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions Division of the State Corporation Commission has jurisdiction over financial institutions charted in the Commonwealth. If consumers are unsure about whether their proposed lender is chartered in Virginia, they can check the bureau’s regulated institutions list. If consumers have a complaint about a lender on that list, they can file a complaint with the bureau using the online form.", "In Maryland, the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation commissioner of financial regulationhas jurisdiction over mortgage loan originators. Maryland residents wishing to file a complaint may do so by downloading the commission’s online form.", "Maryland’s attorney general is also a resource for mortgage-related complaints. Consumers can call the attorney general’s office at (410) 576-6300 to initiate a complaint.", "“Depending on the nature of the problem, we advise anyone with mortgage issues to seek legal advice or housing counseling because of the complex nature of the transaction,” said David Paulson, public information officer with the Maryland attorney general’s office. “If they cannot afford such advice or representation, there are nonprofit legal aid organizations and housing counseling nonprofits throughout Maryland who can help.”", "But not all mortgage lenders are regulated at the state level. For example, commercial banks that have the word “National” or use the initials “N.A.” (National Association) in their name, savings banks and savings and loan associations having the word “Federal” in their name or which use the initials FSB (Federal Savings Bank), FSA (Federal Savings Association), FA (Federal Association) or FSLA (Federal Savings and Loan Association) are organized under and subject to federal law. These federal institutions are regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.", "Verification of these institutions can be done online at www.helpwithmybank.gov or by calling (800) 613-6743. Federally regulated credit unions also use the word “Federal” in their name. Inquiries and complaints concerning federal credit unions should be directed to the National Credit Union Administration www.ncua.gov or by phone at (800) 755-1030.", "Harvey S. Jacobs is a real estate lawyer in the Rockville office of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake. He is an active real estate investor, developer, landlord, settlement attorney and lender. This column is not legal advice and should not be acted upon without obtaining legal counsel. Jacobs can be reached at (240) 399-7900 or ask@thehouselawyer.com.", "This commenter is a Washington Post contributor. Post contributors aren’t staff, but may write articles or columns. In some cases, contributors are sources or experts quoted in a story.", "Comments our editors find particularly useful or relevant are displayed in Top Comments, as are comments by users with these badges: . Replies to those posts appear here, as well as posts by staff writers.", "To pause and restart automatic updates, click \"Live\" or \"Paused\". If paused, you'll be notified of the number of additional comments that have come in.", "Comments our editors find particularly useful or relevant are displayed in Top Comments, as are comments by users with these badges: . 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Jacobs\n\nMay 24, 2013 01:45 PM EDT\n\nThe Washington Post\n\nWhether you are a first-time buyer or seasoned veteran, obtaining a home loan\ntoday is more difficult than ever.\n\nThe level of lender scrutiny and the maze of loan programs has never been more\ncomplex or illogical. The key to navigating this “Kafkaesque” process is\nselecting the right mortgage loan officer. But before you open up your\npersonal information vault, do your own due diligence.\n\nThere is one Web site that makes the loan officer investigative process\nrelatively easy. The National Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS)\nmaintains a site providing consumer access to the administrative and license\ninformation for state regulated mortgage lenders in all 50 states and the\nDistrict. The NMLS Consumer Access site can be searched free of charge at\nwww.nmls consumeraccess.org .\n\nWith a few mouse clicks you can obtain a treasure trove of information about\nyour proposed mortgage lender. Before revealing any personal financial data,\nyou should confirm that your loan originator is licensed. In fact, in the\nWashington area, Keller Shinholser, senior loan officer for Apex Home Loans in\nRockville, advises that you work with a loan officer that is licensed in all\nthree local jurisdictions. “If you start working with a loan officer only\nlicensed in the District, and you later decide to buy a home in Virginia, you\nmay have to start the loan approval process all over again,” she said.\n\nOne of the most important pieces of information available on the NMLS Consumer\nAccess site is whether your loan officer has been the subject of any state\ndisciplinary proceedings. The site also lets you see immediately how long your\nloan officer has been in the business and with what companies.\n\nShinholser, also stressed the importance of using local lenders that\nunderwrite, process, appraise and close your loan using local experts. “If\nyour Internet-sourced loan does not fund, what recourse do you have?” she\nadded.\n\nIn D.C., mortgage lenders, brokers and loan originators are regulated by the\nDepartment of Insurance, Securities and Banking ( www.disb.dc.gov ). Kate\nHartig, public information officer for the DISB, said consumers can also\nverify licenses by contacting DISB’s Banking Bureau at (202) 727-8000 or via\ne-mail at BankingBureau@dc.gov. District residents also can register\ncomplaints about mortgage loan originators through its hotline at (202)\n442-9828, Hartig added.\n\nThe Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions Division of the State\nCorporation Commission has jurisdiction over financial institutions charted in\nthe Commonwealth. If consumers are unsure about whether their proposed lender\nis chartered in Virginia, they can check the bureau’s regulated institutions\nlist. If consumers have a complaint about a lender on that list, they can file\na complaint with the bureau using the online form.\n\nIn Maryland, the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation commissioner of\nfinancial regulationhas jurisdiction over mortgage loan originators. Maryland\nresidents wishing to file a complaint may do so by downloading the\ncommission’s online form.\n\nMaryland’s attorney general is also a resource for mortgage-related\ncomplaints. Consumers can call the attorney general’s office at (410) 576-6300\nto initiate a complaint.\n\n“Depending on the nature of the problem, we advise anyone with mortgage issues\nto seek legal advice or housing counseling because of the complex nature of\nthe transaction,” said David Paulson, public information officer with the\nMaryland attorney general’s office. “If they cannot afford such advice or\nrepresentation, there are nonprofit legal aid organizations and housing\ncounseling nonprofits throughout Maryland who can help.”\n\nBut not all mortgage lenders are regulated at the state level. For example,\ncommercial banks that have the word “National” or use the initials “N.A.”\n(National Association) in their name, savings banks and savings and loan\nassociations having the word “Federal” in their name or which use the initials\nFSB (Federal Savings Bank), FSA (Federal Savings Association), FA (Federal\nAssociation) or FSLA (Federal Savings and Loan Association) are organized\nunder and subject to federal law. These federal institutions are regulated by\nthe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.\n\nVerification of these institutions can be done online at\nwww.helpwithmybank.gov or by calling (800) 613-6743. Federally regulated\ncredit unions also use the word “Federal” in their name. Inquiries and\ncomplaints concerning federal credit unions should be directed to the National\nCredit Union Administration www.ncua.gov or by phone at (800) 755-1030.\n\nHarvey S. Jacobs is a real estate lawyer in the Rockville office of Joseph,\nGreenwald & Laake. He is an active real estate investor, developer, landlord,\nsettlement attorney and lender. This column is not legal advice and should not\nbe acted upon without obtaining legal counsel. 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The content created by our editorial staff is objective, factual, and not influenced by our advertisers.", "We’re transparent about how we are able to bring quality content, competitive rates, and useful tools to you by explaining how we make money.", "Bankrate.com is an independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison service. We are compensated in exchange for placement of sponsored products and, services, or by you clicking on certain links posted on our site. Therefore, this compensation may impact how, where and in what order products appear within listing categories. Other factors, such as our own proprietary website rules and whether a product is offered in your area or at your self- selected credit score range can also impact how and where products appear on this site. While we strive to provide a wide range offers, Bankrate does not include information about every financial or credit product or service.", "Mortgage rates fluctuate daily, making it hard to pinpoint the perfect moment to lock. To simplify the mortgage rate-lock decision, keep these things in mind:", "A guarantee that the lender will deliver a specific combination of interest rate and points if the mortgage closes by a specified date. A point is a fee or rebate equal to 1 percent of the loan amount. Frequently, rate locks last for 30, 45 or 60 days, but they can be shorter or longer. A rate lock protects the borrower from rate fluctuations during the lock period.", "When locking a mortgage rate, don’t concentrate on the media frenzy or cocktail conversations on whose rate is lower. Focus on the estimated closing date, and time your rate lock with that.", "To begin, find out when your loan is expected to close and work backward to determine when to lock the rate. If you think you need 45 days to close your loan, find out what the interest rate would be if you locked it for a 60-day period.", "The longer the lock period, the more the loan will cost you. Lenders do not know what the interest rates will be in the near future; they hedge the risk by offering higher rates or charging fees for longer lock periods.", "Look for the sweet spot when pricing out a rate lock. The sweet spot is the combination of interest rate, term and cost you need to achieve that optimum deal. Most lenders won’t lock you for less than 30 days unless you’re ready to close and often offer the same rate for a 15- and 45-day period. Ask about the rate for several lock periods: 15, 21, 30, 45 or 60 days. Anything longer than 60 days gets pricey, so it might be smarter to wait until you get nearer to the closing and check again.", "If you feel that you have to keep your finger on the pulse of the market, Terry Connelly, an economic expert and dean emeritus at Golden Gate University in San Francisco, advises you to monitor one factor: “Watch the 10-year bond prices. As they move up, interest rates move down.”", "The key is to get your rate on a down day and lock for a term long enough to close the loan.", "Grab it while you can. Here’s an example: Brian Rubin was visiting Hershey Park with his family when he received an email from me, his mortgage loan officer. The Rubins were buying a four-bedroom, 2,200-square-foot home in Westchester County, New York, and the rates had just dropped. Rubin could lock in at 4.375 percent for 45 days and needed to give the OK. He did via email while strolling with his family. “I was happy with the rate and could now concentrate on other things that were keeping me up like packing, moving and school starting,” he says.", "If you cannot close by the end of the lock period, most lenders will extend the rate or allow you to relock, but be sure to know how your lender treats it. Learn the process and the costs.", "Inquire about a lineup of mortgage rates instead of zeroing in on just one. Lenders refer to the array of interest rates as buckets, and often there is disparity among rates depending on a bank’s investors.", "“Think of the lender buying buckets of money at a certain interest rate and then reselling the money to the consumer,” says Lou Maldonado, an account executive at Plaza Home Mortgage’s New York office. Lenders are able to obtain better pricing on certain rates and should pass it on to the consumer. Ask about a series of interest rates; what will it cost to get a 3.9, 4, 4.25 or 4.375 percent rate locked in for the same period?", "Paying discount points (one point equals 1 percent of the loan amount) might be worth it if you can get a lower rate. Divide the monthly savings into the cost to find how many months you need to recoup the expense. Compare the interest rates quoted at different prices, and you might be surprised that higher discount points, combined with a lower rate, could cost less overall.", "Pick a rate that you can be happy with, and when it hits, lock the rate. The key is to be happy with the rate you were able to get and not look back.", "Jennifer Lerner from Wilmington, Delaware, a second-time homebuyer, was waiting to lock one day. At the time, the rate was 4.25 percent, but her lender thought it could drop a little lower.", "Is it really worth waiting for the possible drop? Jennifer waited a few days and then locked at a slightly higher rate: “We locked in at 4.375 and we are not looking back!” she says." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Lock A Mortgage Rate\n\nMortgages\n\nMortgages overview\n\n * ## Get the best rates\n\n * Mortgage rates\n * 30-year mortgage rates\n * 20-year mortgage rates\n * 15-year mortgage rates\n * 10-year mortgage rates\n * FHA loan rates\n * VA loan rates\n * Jumbo loan rates\n * Mortgage rate news\n\n * ## Refinance your mortgage\n\n * Refinance rates\n * 30-year refinance rates\n * 20-year refinance rates\n * 15-year refinance rates\n * 10-year refinance rates\n * FHA refinance rates\n * VA refinance rates\n * Jumbo refinance rates\n\n * ## Calculate and get advice\n\n * Mortgage calculator\n * Mortgage refinance calculator\n * How much house can you afford?\n * Amortization calculator\n * Mortgage payment calculator\n * All mortgage calculators\n * Where rates are trending\n * Understanding current interest rates\n * When to pay off your mortgage early\n\n * ## 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We do not include the\nuniverse of companies or financial offers that may be available to you.\n\nBy Dale Robyn Siegel Dale Robyn Siegel's Twitter profile\n\n * Apr. 20, 2015 /\n * 3 min read\n\n### Share\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * LinkedIn\n * Email\n\nAt Bankrate we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions. While we\nadhere to strict , this post may contain references to products from our\npartners. Here’s an explanation for\n\n### Editorial Integrity\n\nBankrate follows a strict editorial policy, so you can trust that we’re\nputting your interests first. Our award-winning editors and reporters create\nhonest and accurate content to help you make the right financial decisions.\n\n### Key Principles\n\nWe value your trust. Our mission is to provide readers with accurate and\nunbiased information, and we have editorial standards in place to ensure that\nhappens. 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We continually strive to provide\nconsumers with the expert advice and tools needed to succeed throughout life’s\nfinancial journey.\n\nBankrate follows a strict editorial policy, so you can trust that our content\nis honest and accurate. Our award-winning editors and reporters create honest\nand accurate content to help you make the right financial decisions. The\ncontent created by our editorial staff is objective, factual, and not\ninfluenced by our advertisers.\n\nWe’re transparent about how we are able to bring quality content, competitive\nrates, and useful tools to you by explaining how we make money.\n\nBankrate.com is an independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison\nservice. We are compensated in exchange for placement of sponsored products\nand, services, or by you clicking on certain links posted on our site.\nTherefore, this compensation may impact how, where and in what order products\nappear within listing categories. Other factors, such as our own proprietary\nwebsite rules and whether a product is offered in your area or at your self-\nselected credit score range can also impact how and where products appear on\nthis site. While we strive to provide a wide range offers, Bankrate does not\ninclude information about every financial or credit product or service.\n\nMortgage rates fluctuate daily, making it hard to pinpoint the perfect moment\nto lock. To simplify the mortgage rate-lock decision, keep these things in\nmind:\n\n 1. It’s all in the timing.\n 2. It’s best to compare a lineup of interest rates.\n\n### Mortgage rate lock\n\nA guarantee that the lender will deliver a specific combination of interest\nrate and points if the mortgage closes by a specified date. A point is a fee\nor rebate equal to 1 percent of the loan amount. Frequently, rate locks last\nfor 30, 45 or 60 days, but they can be shorter or longer. A rate lock protects\nthe borrower from rate fluctuations during the lock period.\n\n## It’s all in the timing\n\nWhen locking a mortgage rate, don’t concentrate on the media frenzy or\ncocktail conversations on whose rate is lower. Focus on the estimated closing\ndate, and time your rate lock with that.\n\nTo begin, find out when your loan is expected to close and work backward to\ndetermine when to lock the rate. If you think you need 45 days to close your\nloan, find out what the interest rate would be if you locked it for a 60-day\nperiod.\n\n##### More On Mortgages:\n\n * Shop for a mortgage on Bankrate.com\n * How much house can you afford?\n * Do the math before paying discount points\n\nCreate a news alert for \"Keyword\"\n\nThe longer the lock period, the more the loan will cost you. Lenders do not\nknow what the interest rates will be in the near future; they hedge the risk\nby offering higher rates or charging fees for longer lock periods.\n\n## Find the optimum combo\n\nLook for the sweet spot when pricing out a rate lock. The sweet spot is the\ncombination of interest rate, term and cost you need to achieve that optimum\ndeal. Most lenders won’t lock you for less than 30 days unless you’re ready to\nclose and often offer the same rate for a 15- and 45-day period. Ask about the\nrate for several lock periods: 15, 21, 30, 45 or 60 days. Anything longer than\n60 days gets pricey, so it might be smarter to wait until you get nearer to\nthe closing and check again.\n\n## Watch, then act\n\nIf you feel that you have to keep your finger on the pulse of the market,\nTerry Connelly, an economic expert and dean emeritus at Golden Gate University\nin San Francisco, advises you to monitor one factor: “Watch the 10-year bond\nprices. As they move up, interest rates move down.”\n\nThe key is to get your rate on a down day and lock for a term long enough to\nclose the loan.\n\n## How it works\n\nGrab it while you can. Here’s an example: Brian Rubin was visiting Hershey\nPark with his family when he received an email from me, his mortgage loan\nofficer. The Rubins were buying a four-bedroom, 2,200-square-foot home in\nWestchester County, New York, and the rates had just dropped. Rubin could lock\nin at 4.375 percent for 45 days and needed to give the OK. He did via email\nwhile strolling with his family. “I was happy with the rate and could now\nconcentrate on other things that were keeping me up like packing, moving and\nschool starting,” he says.\n\nIf you cannot close by the end of the lock period, most lenders will extend\nthe rate or allow you to relock, but be sure to know how your lender treats\nit. Learn the process and the costs.\n\n## Compare a lineup of interest rates\n\nInquire about a lineup of mortgage rates instead of zeroing in on just one.\nLenders refer to the array of interest rates as buckets, and often there is\ndisparity among rates depending on a bank’s investors.\n\n“Think of the lender buying buckets of money at a certain interest rate and\nthen reselling the money to the consumer,” says Lou Maldonado, an account\nexecutive at Plaza Home Mortgage’s New York office. Lenders are able to obtain\nbetter pricing on certain rates and should pass it on to the consumer. Ask\nabout a series of interest rates; what will it cost to get a 3.9, 4, 4.25 or\n4.375 percent rate locked in for the same period?\n\n## Factor different levels of points\n\nPaying discount points (one point equals 1 percent of the loan amount) might\nbe worth it if you can get a lower rate. Divide the monthly savings into the\ncost to find how many months you need to recoup the expense. Compare the\ninterest rates quoted at different prices, and you might be surprised that\nhigher discount points, combined with a lower rate, could cost less overall.\n\n## Be decisive\n\nPick a rate that you can be happy with, and when it hits, lock the rate. The\nkey is to be happy with the rate you were able to get and not look back.\n\nJennifer Lerner from Wilmington, Delaware, a second-time homebuyer, was\nwaiting to lock one day. At the time, the rate was 4.25 percent, but her\nlender thought it could drop a little lower.\n\nIs it really worth waiting for the possible drop? Jennifer waited a few days\nand then locked at a slightly higher rate: “We locked in at 4.375 and we are\nnot looking back!” she says.\n\nRelated Links:\n\n * Mortgage rates fall as retail sales falter\n * Mortgage Rate Trend Index: April 16, 2015\n * Who gets Mom’s leftover reverse mortgage?\n * Mortgage\n\nRelated Articles:\n\n * Why pay mortgage early?\n * Interest Rate Roundup\n * This week’s rates\n\n## You may also like\n\n * ## When should you lock a mortgage rate?\n\n * ## Tour the Loan Estimate form for mortgages\n\n * ## How to get a longer rate lock on a mortgage\n\nBankrate US \| UK\n\n© 2020 Bankrate, LLC. A Red Ventures company. All Rights Reserved.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.zillow.com/mortgage-learning/how-to-choose-a-mortgage-lender/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201223150221/https://www.zillow.com/mortgage-learning/how-to-choose-a-mortgage-lender/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How To Choose a Mortgage Lender?", "passages": [ "Selecting a mortgage lender for your home purchase is a big decision. Here are five tips to help you find the right lender.", "When it comes to choosing a mortgage lender, it pays to shop around and talk to at least three lenders to get a sense of the person, the interest rates, and the specifics of the loan they can provide you with. Your agent may have recommendations, but it’s best to do your own research, too. You can ask friends and family for recommendations, or use Zillow to find a local lender in your area.", "Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you have less-than-stellar credit? Looking for a specific loan type, like VA, USDA or FHA? Every home purchase is unique, so ask potential lenders if they have experience with situations similar to yours.", "Lender reviews can be an incredibly useful tool to help you choose a someone to work with because they can give you great insight into what it’s like to work with a particular lender. Zillow has the largest online lender directory with hundreds of thousands of lender reviews. You can search for your lender on our lender directory to read reviews.", "You’ll be working closely with your lender, so take note of your initial impressions. Are they prompt to respond to your initial contact? Are they friendly and courteous? Do they honor their quote that you saw online or in an offline ad? Are they willing to explain things to you or educate you about different choices? Do they proactively discuss the timeline of the loan (estimated closing date, when to lock the rate)? Do they discuss when/how rates will change?", "Ask each potential lender for a Loan Estimate, a form required by law that can help you easily compare different loans from different lenders. Loan Estimates will show you all the details of your loan, including interest rate, fees, monthly payment, and more.", "Product\| Rate\| Change ---\|---\|--- ● 30 year fixed\| 2.76%\| ↑Rate up 0.03 ● 15 year fixed\| 2.49%\| ↑Rate up 0.06 ● 5/1 ARM\| 3.02%\| ↑Rate up 0.03 See more", "Participating lenders may pay Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. (“ZGMI”) a fee to receive consumer contact information, like yours. ZGMI does not recommend or endorse any lender. We display lenders based on their location, customer reviews, and other data supplied by users. For more information on our advertising practices, see our Terms of Use & Privacy. ZGMI is a licensed mortgage broker, NMLS #1303160. A list of state licenses and disclosures is available here.", "Zillow Group is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our web experience for everyone, and we welcome feedback and accommodation requests. If you wish to report an issue or seek an accommodation, please contact us.", "Zillow, Inc. has a real estate brokerage license in multiple states. A list of our real estate licenses is available here. TREC: Information about brokerage services, Consumer protection notice California DRE #1522444" ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Choose a Mortgage Lender? \| Zillow\n\nHave questions about buying, selling or renting during COVID-19? Learn more\n\nMortgage Learning Center\n\n * Mortgage Learning Center\n * What To Know Before You Buy\n\n * How Much Can I Afford?\n * Rent vs. Buy\n * Mortgage Basics\n * Purchasing Your New Home\n\n * How To Get A Mortgage\n * Mortgage Types\n * Choosing A Lender\n * VA Loan Resource Center\n * Paying Your Mortgage\n\n * Refinancing\n * Tips for Homeowners\n * Foreclosures\n * Short Sales\n\nReturn to Zillow.com\n\nPurchasing Your New Home / Choosing A Mortgage Lender\n\n# How to Choose a Mortgage Lender [SlideShare]\n\n * Share\n\nSelecting a mortgage lender for your home purchase is a big decision. Here are\nfive tips to help you find the right lender.\n\n## Shop Around\n\nWhen it comes to choosing a mortgage lender, it pays to shop around and talk\nto at least three lenders to get a sense of the person, the interest rates,\nand the specifics of the loan they can provide you with. Your agent may have\nrecommendations, but it’s best to do your own research, too. You can ask\nfriends and family for recommendations, or use Zillow to find a local lender\nin your area.\n\n## Ask About Specific Experience\n\nAre you a first-time homebuyer? Do you have less-than-stellar credit? Looking\nfor a specific loan type, like VA, USDA or FHA? Every home purchase is unique,\nso ask potential lenders if they have experience with situations similar to\nyours.\n\n## Check out the Lender’s Reviews\n\nLender reviews can be an incredibly useful tool to help you choose a someone\nto work with because they can give you great insight into what it’s like to\nwork with a particular lender. Zillow has the largest online lender directory\nwith hundreds of thousands of lender reviews. You can search for your lender\non our lender directory to read reviews.\n\nLooking for a mortgage lender? Find a one in minutes on Zillow\n\n## Get a First Impression\n\nYou’ll be working closely with your lender, so take note of your initial\nimpressions. Are they prompt to respond to your initial contact? Are they\nfriendly and courteous? Do they honor their quote that you saw online or in an\noffline ad? Are they willing to explain things to you or educate you about\ndifferent choices? Do they proactively discuss the timeline of the loan\n(estimated closing date, when to lock the rate)? Do they discuss when/how\nrates will change?\n\n## Compare Loan Estimates\n\nAsk each potential lender for a Loan Estimate, a form required by law that can\nhelp you easily compare different loans from different lenders. Loan Estimates\nwill show you all the details of your loan, including interest rate, fees,\nmonthly payment, and more.\n\n## Looking for a mortgage lender? Find a local lender on Zillow now.\n\n#### Current Mortgage Rates\n\nProduct\| Rate\| Change \n---\|---\|--- \n● 30 year fixed\| 2.76%\| ↑Rate up 0.03 \n● 15 year fixed\| 2.49%\| ↑Rate up 0.06 \n● 5/1 ARM\| 3.02%\| ↑Rate up 0.03 \nSee more \n \n#### Mortgage Calculator\n\n#### Related Topics\n\n * Top Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender\n * All About Mortgage Lenders on Zillow: License Info & Reviews\n * Mortgage Broker vs. Mortgage Lender\n * Top 5 Ways to Find a Mortgage Lender\n\n#### Helpful Tools\n\n#### Talk to a Lender\n\nGet help from a local mortgage lender\n\n#### See Current Mortgage Rates\n\nCompare today’s rates in real time\n\n#### Mortgage Calculator\n\nEstimate your monthly payment\n\n#### Affordability Calculator\n\nSee how much you can afford\n\n#### Mortgage Glossary\n\nRead mortgage terms & definitions\n\n# How to Choose a Mortgage Lender [SlideShare]\n\nPurchasing Your New Home / Choosing A Mortgage Lender\n\n##### Top Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender\n\nPurchasing Your New Home / Choosing A Mortgage Lender\n\n##### All About Mortgage Lenders on Zillow: License Info & Reviews\n\nPurchasing Your New Home / Choosing A Mortgage Lender\n\n##### Mortgage Broker vs. Mortgage Lender\n\nPurchasing Your New Home / Choosing A Mortgage Lender\n\n##### Top 5 Ways to Find a Mortgage Lender\n\n## Read Next\n\nPurchasing Your New Home / Choosing A Mortgage Lender\n\nTop Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender\n\nPurchasing Your New Home / Choosing A Mortgage Lender\n\nAll About Mortgage Lenders on Zillow: License Info & Reviews\n\nPurchasing Your New Home / Choosing A Mortgage Lender\n\nMortgage Broker vs. Mortgage Lender\n\n###### Featured\n\n * HUD's Pre-Foreclosure Sales Program\n * What Rising Federal Interest Rates Mean for Homeowners\n * 6 Mortgage Myths Debunked\n * What to Expect in the Loan Process When You're Also Selling\n * How to Buy a Home Without a Sale Contingency\n\n###### Popular\n\n * What Are Closing Costs and How Much Are They?\n * What is an FHA Loan? - The Complete Consumer Guide\n * How Does Rent-To-Own Work?\n * How Much Do You Really Need to Put Down on a Home?\n * What Does a Title Company Do?\n\nParticipating lenders may pay Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. 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A list of state licenses and disclosures is\navailable here.\n\n * Mortgage Rates\n\n * Current Mortgage Rates\n\n * Get Pre-Approved\n\n * 30 Year Mortgage Rates\n\n * 15 Year Mortgage Rates\n\n * Refinance Rates\n\n * 5/1 ARM Rates\n\n * 7/1 ARM Rates\n\n * Browse All Mortgage Rates\n\n * Mortgage Learning Center\n\n * What To Know Before You Buy\n\n * Mortgage Basics\n\n * Renting vs Buying\n\n * Purchasing Your New Home\n\n * How To Get a Mortgage\n\n * Mortgage Types\n\n * VA Mortgage Center\n\n * Choosing a Mortgage Lender\n\n * Paying Your Mortgage\n\n * Tips For Homeowners\n\n * Refinancing\n\n * Short Sales\n\n * Foreclosures\n\n * Mortgage Resources\n\n * What is PMI?\n\n * What is APR?\n\n * What is a Reverse Mortgage?\n\n * What is a Short Sale?\n\n * What is Debt to Income Ratio?\n\n * What is Renting to Own?\n\n * What is a Good Faith Estimate?\n\n * FHA Loans\n\n * Home Equity Loans\n\n * USDA Loans\n\n * What is PITI?\n\n * What are closing costs?\n\n * Mortgage Glossary\n\n * Calculators & Tools\n\n * Mortgage Calculator\n\n * Refinance Calculator\n\n * Affordability Calculator\n\n * Debt-to-income Calculator\n\n * Amortization Calculator\n\n * Rent Affordability Calculator\n\nZillow Group is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals\nwith disabilities. 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MoneyCrashers.com does not include all banks, credit card companies or all available credit card offers, although best efforts are made to include a comprehensive list of offers regardless of compensation. Advertiser partners include American Express, Chase, U.S. Bank, and Barclaycard, among others.", "My wife and I are in the process of buying a home, and I have been frustrated lately at the hidden mortgage fees that brokers try to pass off as “necessary” to close the loan. When in fact, there are so many fees that don’t need to be paid by borrowers with good credit and stable income.", "Discount Points: This is basically pre-paid interest, and it DOES help the borrower, because it pays down the interest rate. Basically, it’s pre-paid interest. However, you aren’t required to pay discount points. It’s just an option that you have as a borrower. However, the lender wins if you don’t stay in the home long enough to break even on the pre-paid interest. Typically, if you aren’t planning on staying in the home for five years or longer, don’t pay discount points.", "Origination Fees: This is another form of pre-paid interest that ONLY benefits the mortgage broker. You will see this fee if you use a broker using a processor. They’ll try to get you to fatten the profit they make on the loan by paying this fee. This fee is definitely negotiable, and there are many brokers that will do a loan 0 origination fees. However, if you are a high risk borrower with bad credit and undocumented income, you may need to pay this fee. The broker/processor will need to do much more work to get your loan approved.", "Admin/Underwriting Fees: If you’re going through a broker, you shouldn’t need to pay this fee, because the broker isn’t doing any underwriting on your loan. The lender offering the loan is doing the underwriting. So, if you get a loan through a bank that underwrites your own loans, this fee might be warranted.", "Application Fee: I just think this is ticky-tack. Brokers and banks get credit reports for next to nothing, because they are ordering these things every day. Charging you $50 for an application fee is just another way to increase their bottom line.", "Appraisal Fee: This fee is necessary, but make sure it’s not an exorbitant amount. The fee should range from $200 to $400 for the broker/bank associate to order an appraisal on the house. Also, you are entitled to a copy of the appraisal, because YOU purchased it.", "Title Fees: There are title fees associated with every loan that is closed, whether it’s an attorney or a title company. But, you can shop around for title companies to see who has the cheapest fees. Generally, they don’t differ too much.", "It’s very easy to get ripped off by lenders and brokers. They think that you know nothing about closing real estate, so they’ll try to throw in extra fees here and there to increase the profit they make on the loan. Be a responsible consumer and scrutinize the good faith estimate as much as possible.", "Erik and his wife, Lindzee, live in Orlando, Florida with a baby boy on the way. Erik works as an account manager for a marketing company, and considers counseling friends, family and the readers of Money Crashers his personal ministry to others. Erik became passionate about personal finance and helping others make wise financial decisions after racking up over $20k in credit card and student loan debt within the first two years of college.", "More than 1 in 10 millennials have fallen victim to ticket counterfeiting, according to a study by anti-counterfeiting outfit Aventus. 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The opinions expressed are those of the\nwriter.\n\nLoading ...\n\nLoading ...\n\nThis story appears in the {{article.article.magazine.pretty_date}} issue of\n{{article.article.magazine.pubName}}. Subscribe\n\nContinued from page 1\n\nSearch the internet and thoroughly investigate offerings for details.\nAdvertising is shiny, so squint through the glare and find out about fees,\nlock-in periods, points and qualification requirements for what is being\nfeatured.\n\nRemember that the port of entry with every lender you consider is a\nsalesperson, everyone you talk to will sound like the best deal. Take notes,\nask for things like Good Faith Estimates (GFE) and Truth-In-Lending (TIL)\nstatements to be e-mailed or faxed to you. The mortgage lending industry is\nelectronic, everything is available to you in writing instantly.\n\nAt the end of the day, your mortgage loan will be originated, processed,\napproved and closed by people, software and institutions will be the platforms\nthat allow individuals to do their jobs, but you are choosing people to help\nwith the single biggest financial decision most people will make. 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Information on this website may not be current. This website may contain links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; we do not recommend or endorse the contents of any third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney, accountant or credit counselor to obtain advice with respect to their particular situation. No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or not act on the basis of information on this site. Always seek personal legal, financial or credit advice for your relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney or advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client or fiduciary relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website owner, authors, contributors, contributing firms, or their respective employers.", "Home loans can be obtained from lenders, banks or credit unions—known as mortgage lenders or direct lenders—that make loans to directly to individuals. Residential mortgage loans can also be obtained from mortgage brokers. Brokers act as an intermediary between you—the borrower—and a mortgage lender. A broker doesn’t lend you the money directly but can help you find the right mortgage loan for your needs. A broker can also do the legwork of researching different lenders and make your loan process simpler.", "You can get your mortgage loan either directly from a lender or by using a broker. Both work and both have advantages and disadvantages.", "A broker works on your behalf and with several different real estate financers to find the best mortgage lender and mortgage rates for your needs. He/she may be an independent mortgage broker or work for a mortgage brokerage firm.", "An individual broker or a brokerage firm does the comparison shopping for you. And he/she has established relationships with a variety of lenders. You save you time. Because rather than spending hours researching and applying for different types of loans, the broker finds the best mortgage loan and rates for you.", "A broker likely also has access to wholesale mortgage lenders. These are lenders who work directly with brokers, but not with consumers. Wholesale lenders offer wholesale mortgage rates, unlike retail lenders that offer retail rates. Wholesale rates are lower than retail rates. So, working with a broker may save you money by giving you access to a wholesale mortgage rate.", "In exchange for their services, mortgage brokers charge origination and/or broker fees that you pay when you close on your house. Those fees are a percentage of your total loan and not something you pay separately. And usually, a broker adds his/her fee to the wholesale mortgage rate instead of the higher retail rate.", "A broker is different from a mortgage loan officer. An officer usually works directly for your mortgage lender—a single institution. She/he acts as a go- between between you and that one lending institution.", "Brokers are like loan officers in that both have to be licensed—for the most part—and are regulated. Each state has its own requirements for a mortgage broker license and not every state requires a license, but many do.", "Mortgage lenders include banks, credit unions and mortgage companies, such as Quicken Loans, Lending Tree and a variety of others both large and small. These companies specialize in making mortgage loans directly to borrowers. Each has its own loans and rates.", "Some mortgage lenders have both retail and wholesale divisions. However, the wholesale divisions work only with mortgage brokers and not directly with lenders, like yourself.", "Because loan programs and qualifying standards vary from one lender to the next, it can be time-consuming for a homebuyer to shop around for rates and different loan options.", "A broker should ask you upfront what you’re looking for—the type of home, the type of loan, what your budget is, what your credit is and so on. He/she should interview you extensively to understand your situation and individual goals.", "When you first meet with a broker take a recent pay stub, your most recent bank statement, a driver’s license or birth certificate, a recent tax return and copies of recent credit card and other loan statements.", "With your information and documentation in hand, the broker can start finding the right loan and rates for your needs.", "One added advantage of a broker’s knowledge of and access to different loans and options is that if you have a lower credit score, a broker may know of lenders who are more likely to work with you. He or she likely has broader knowledge of available loan types that will work for your credit situation too.", "That doesn’t mean that you won’t find help or a loan through a mortgage lender, but a mortgage broker may be a good option if so far, you aren’t having any luck directly with a lender.", "Ultimately, the decision comes down to your preferences and whether you feel you can save time by using a mortgage broker. If you feel you can research loans and options on your own, you may prefer to work directly with a lender.", "In today’s market, it’s not always clear if you’re working with a mortgage lender or a broker. Don’t be afraid to ask your mortgage company if it’s a lender or a broker. And don’t be afraid to ask if the company or individual is licensed and to research them with the Better Business Bureau, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, the NMLS website, friends and others.", "Regardless of whether you choose to work with a mortgage lender or a broker, it’s important to find an individual loan officer or broker that you’re happy with and can trust.", "To find a mortgage lender or mortgage broker you can trust, start with referrals. Then, make sure you ask the right questions. Get referrals from friends who have loans. Ask these friends how well they were treated and:", "If they still have the documents, see if the fees on the loan documents are the same as those originally disclosed on that initial Good Faith Estimate.", "Get referrals from a real estate agent or two if you can too. Experienced agents can refer you to lenders who they’ve worked with in the past. But don’t simply take the agent’s word as gold. Be sure to ask the same questions you’d ask if you were finding the lender on your own.", "When you speak with a lender or broker, ask questions about his/her experience. You can use the following list of questions to help you investigate the lender’s knowledge, experience, professionalism, integrity and commitment to service.", "If you decide to work with a mortgage broker, in addition to researching the broker, ask some questions up front so you know what to expect and can get a sense of what working with the broker will be like. Essentially, interview the broker as you would any other service provider. Questions to ask can include:", "Most importantly, when working with a broker, know that you’re the customer. The broker is there to serve your needs and help you. If at any time, you don’t feel like you’re getting what you need, walk away.", "Comments on articles and responses to those comments are not provided or commissioned by a bank advertiser. 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Typically, if you aren’t planning on staying in the home for five years or longer, don’t pay discount points.\n * Origination Fees: This is another form of pre-paid interest that ONLY benefits the mortgage broker. You will see this fee if you use a broker using a processor. They’ll try to get you to fatten the profit they make on the loan by paying this fee. This fee is definitely negotiable, and there are many brokers that will do a loan 0 origination fees. However, if you are a high risk borrower with bad credit and undocumented income, you may need to pay this fee. The broker/processor will need to do much more work to get your loan approved.\n * Admin/Underwriting Fees: If you’re going through a broker, you shouldn’t need to pay this fee, because the broker isn’t doing any underwriting on your loan. The lender offering the loan is doing the underwriting. So, if you get a loan through a bank that underwrites your own loans, this fee might be warranted.\n * Application Fee: I just think this is ticky-tack. Brokers and banks get credit reports for next to nothing, because they are ordering these things every day. Charging you $50 for an application fee is just another way to increase their bottom line.\n * Appraisal Fee: This fee is necessary, but make sure it’s not an exorbitant amount. The fee should range from $200 to $400 for the broker/bank associate to order an appraisal on the house. Also, you are entitled to a copy of the appraisal, because YOU purchased it.\n\nFees That Are Non-Negotiable:\n\n * Title Fees: There are title fees associated with every loan that is closed, whether it’s an attorney or a title company. But, you can shop around for title companies to see who has the cheapest fees. Generally, they don’t differ too much.\n * Doc Stamps/Courier Fees: These are fees that everyone pays to close a home.\n * Tax-related service fees\n * Title Insurance\n * Recording Fees\n\nIt’s very easy to get ripped off by lenders and brokers. They think that you\nknow nothing about closing real estate, so they’ll try to throw in extra fees\nhere and there to increase the profit they make on the loan. 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The loans are made by private lenders and guaranteed by the VA.", "Are available with low or even zero down payments, but may be more expensive than conventional loans if you have significant down payment funds and good credit", "The US Department of Agriculture offers a similar program to the FHA and VA, designed for low- and moderate-income borrowers in rural areas.", "USDA loans can be a good option for borrowers who have little available savings. They offer zero down payments and are usually cheaper than FHA loans. Borrowers will pay an upfront fee as well as ongoing mortgage insurance premiums to the USDA.", "Many states, local governments, and nonprofits offer programs to make homeownership more affordable. Many of these programs focus on low- and moderate-income families buying their first home, though some may be available to families who have previously owned a home. Other programs target teachers, firefighters, and other public service employees, or people interested in purchasing a home in a particular neighborhood.", "Many programs offer down payment assistance that can be used with a regular FHA or conventional loan. Some programs lend money directly through subsidized loans.", "If you think you might qualify, explore programs in your area using this tool or contact a local housing counselor to discuss your options. You can also ask local lenders whether they offer any special programs.", "We're the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly.", "Sign up for our 2-week Get Homebuyer Ready boot camp. We’ll take you step-by- step through the entire homebuying process." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Work with a Mortgage Broker \| Credit.com\n\nSign up for your free Credit.com account Sign Up Now\n\nFrom the Experts at Credit.com\n\n * Home\n * >\n * Loans\n * >\n * Mortgage Learning Center\n * >\n * How to Work with a Mortgage Broker\n\n# How to Work with a Mortgage Broker\n\nAdvertiser Disclosure February 22, 2019 by Kali Geldis\n\nAdvertiser Disclosure\n\nDisclaimer\n\nThe information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act\nas legal, financial or credit advice; instead, it is for general informational\npurposes only. Information on this website may not be current. This website\nmay contain links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the\nconvenience of the reader, user or browser; we do not recommend or endorse the\ncontents of any third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact\ntheir attorney, accountant or credit counselor to obtain advice with respect\nto their particular situation. No reader, user, or browser of this site should\nact or not act on the basis of information on this site. Always seek personal\nlegal, financial or credit advice for your relevant jurisdiction. Only your\nindividual attorney or advisor can provide assurances that the information\ncontained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or\nappropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this website\nor any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an\nattorney-client or fiduciary relationship between the reader, user, or browser\nand website owner, authors, contributors, contributing firms, or their\nrespective employers.\n\nHome loans can be obtained from lenders, banks or credit unions—known as\nmortgage lenders or direct lenders—that make loans to directly to individuals.\nResidential mortgage loans can also be obtained from mortgage brokers. Brokers\nact as an intermediary between you—the borrower—and a mortgage lender. A\nbroker doesn’t lend you the money directly but can help you find the right\nmortgage loan for your needs. A broker can also do the legwork of researching\ndifferent lenders and make your loan process simpler.\n\nYou can get your mortgage loan either directly from a lender or by using a\nbroker. Both work and both have advantages and disadvantages.\n\nCall now for a FREE consultation\n\nCALL 833-337-8339\n\nLet’s look at how to work with a mortgage broker and if that’s right for you.\n\n## What Is a Mortgage Broker?\n\nA broker works on your behalf and with several different real estate financers\nto find the best mortgage lender and mortgage rates for your needs. He/she may\nbe an independent mortgage broker or work for a mortgage brokerage firm.\n\nAn individual broker or a brokerage firm does the comparison shopping for you.\nAnd he/she has established relationships with a variety of lenders. You save\nyou time. Because rather than spending hours researching and applying for\ndifferent types of loans, the broker finds the best mortgage loan and rates\nfor you.\n\nA broker likely also has access to wholesale mortgage lenders. These are\nlenders who work directly with brokers, but not with consumers. Wholesale\nlenders offer wholesale mortgage rates, unlike retail lenders that offer\nretail rates. Wholesale rates are lower than retail rates. So, working with a\nbroker may save you money by giving you access to a wholesale mortgage rate.\n\nIn exchange for their services, mortgage brokers charge origination and/or\nbroker fees that you pay when you close on your house. Those fees are a\npercentage of your total loan and not something you pay separately. And\nusually, a broker adds his/her fee to the wholesale mortgage rate instead of\nthe higher retail rate.\n\nA broker is different from a mortgage loan officer. An officer usually works\ndirectly for your mortgage lender—a single institution. She/he acts as a go-\nbetween between you and that one lending institution.\n\nBrokers are like loan officers in that both have to be licensed—for the most\npart—and are regulated. Each state has its own requirements for a mortgage\nbroker license and not every state requires a license, but many do.\n\n## What Is a Mortgage Lender?\n\nMortgage lenders include banks, credit unions and mortgage companies, such as\nQuicken Loans, Lending Tree and a variety of others both large and small.\nThese companies specialize in making mortgage loans directly to borrowers.\nEach has its own loans and rates.\n\nSome mortgage lenders have both retail and wholesale divisions. However, the\nwholesale divisions work only with mortgage brokers and not directly with\nlenders, like yourself.\n\nBecause loan programs and qualifying standards vary from one lender to the\nnext, it can be time-consuming for a homebuyer to shop around for rates and\ndifferent loan options.\n\n## What Are the Advantages of Mortgage Brokers versus Lenders?\n\nThe main advantages of working with a mortgage broker are:\n\n * The ability to take advantage of the broker’s knowledge of available loans and options\n * The ability to have the broker comparison shop for you\n * The ability to have the broker apply for a variety of loans for you rather than do it yourself.\n * The possibility of accessing a wholesale mortgage rate\n\nA broker should ask you upfront what you’re looking for—the type of home, the\ntype of loan, what your budget is, what your credit is and so on. He/she\nshould interview you extensively to understand your situation and individual\ngoals.\n\nWhen you first meet with a broker take a recent pay stub, your most recent\nbank statement, a driver’s license or birth certificate, a recent tax return\nand copies of recent credit card and other loan statements.\n\nWith your information and documentation in hand, the broker can start finding\nthe right loan and rates for your needs.\n\n### Lower Credit Scores and Brokers\n\nOne added advantage of a broker’s knowledge of and access to different loans\nand options is that if you have a lower credit score, a broker may know of\nlenders who are more likely to work with you. He or she likely has broader\nknowledge of available loan types that will work for your credit situation\ntoo.\n\nThat doesn’t mean that you won’t find help or a loan through a mortgage\nlender, but a mortgage broker may be a good option if so far, you aren’t\nhaving any luck directly with a lender.\n\nIf you’re not sure what your credit score is, you can find it free right here\non Credit.com.\n\n## Should I Use a Mortgage Broker or Lender?\n\nUltimately, the decision comes down to your preferences and whether you feel\nyou can save time by using a mortgage broker. If you feel you can research\nloans and options on your own, you may prefer to work directly with a lender.\n\nIn today’s market, it’s not always clear if you’re working with a mortgage\nlender or a broker. Don’t be afraid to ask your mortgage company if it’s a\nlender or a broker. And don’t be afraid to ask if the company or individual is\nlicensed and to research them with the Better Business Bureau, the Consumer\nFinancial Protection Bureau, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, the\nNMLS website, friends and others.\n\nRegardless of whether you choose to work with a mortgage lender or a broker,\nit’s important to find an individual loan officer or broker that you’re happy\nwith and can trust.\n\n## How to Find a Trustworthy Mortgage Professional\n\nTo find a mortgage lender or mortgage broker you can trust, start with\nreferrals. Then, make sure you ask the right questions. Get referrals from\nfriends who have loans. Ask these friends how well they were treated and:\n\n * Did the lender describe the available loans in easily understandable language?\n * Did he/she lock in the rate you were promised?\n * Were there any hidden or unexpected fees that weren’t fully disclosed in the initial meeting?\n\n * If they still have the documents, see if the fees on the loan documents are the same as those originally disclosed on that initial Good Faith Estimate.\n * Was the broker or banker responsive and able to deal with problems quickly?\n\nGet referrals from a real estate agent or two if you can too. Experienced\nagents can refer you to lenders who they’ve worked with in the past. But don’t\nsimply take the agent’s word as gold. Be sure to ask the same questions you’d\nask if you were finding the lender on your own.\n\nWhen you speak with a lender or broker, ask questions about his/her\nexperience. You can use the following list of questions to help you\ninvestigate the lender’s knowledge, experience, professionalism, integrity and\ncommitment to service.\n\n## Questions to Ask Potential Brokers\n\nIf you decide to work with a mortgage broker, in addition to researching the\nbroker, ask some questions up front so you know what to expect and can get a\nsense of what working with the broker will be like. Essentially, interview the\nbroker as you would any other service provider. Questions to ask can include:\n\n 1. What is your experience as a mortgage broker?\n 2. Can you provide references?\n 3. How much will you make from the lender on this loan?\n 4. What are the names of some of your top lenders?\n 5. What is your process for working with clients, in other words, what can I expect from you?\n 6. How long does it take you to respond to clients’ messages?\n 7. What can you do for me that another mortgage broker can’t?\n 8. Do you require money upfront or simply take your fee at closing?\n\nMost importantly, when working with a broker, know that you’re the customer.\nThe broker is there to serve your needs and help you. If at any time, you\ndon’t feel like you’re getting what you need, walk away.\n\nAnd if the broker requires money upfront or at any other time than closing,\nwalk away.\n\nHappy house hunting.\n\nThis article was last published November 23, 2016, and has since been updated\nby another author.\n\n * Did you ever figure out what was going on with your credit?\n\n * Nope, all I know is, it's still bad\n\n * Yikes. 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Yes, finding the best mortgage interest rate is a big deal.", "With NerdWallet’s easy-to-use mortgage rate tool, you can find the best home loan interest rate for you, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer looking at 30-year mortgage rates or a long-time homeowner comparing refinance mortgage rates.", "Start with the “Loan Purpose” box above and fill in as many of the fields as you can to get the most accurately personalized quotes. For best results, try different scenarios. See how the mortgage rates differ from each lender, depending on your down payment or credit score. That can be a real eye opener.", "And if you qualify, remember to check the “Military/Veteran” box, too. Qualified borrowers can get a VA mortgage with no down payment and low rates, too. Definitely worth checking into.", "If you want to do some serious mortgage rate research, click on the “Advanced” link just above “Get Rates.” That’s where you can provide information on annual income, debt, property type and other factors that affect the mortgage rate you’ll be quoted from each lender.", "You can also select different loan programs and compare 30-year mortgage rates to 15-year mortgage rates. Fixed and adjustable rate options are available as well.", "When you click “Get Rates” you’ll instantly find pages of home loan results from a variety of mortgage lenders. If you see an interest rate you like, you can click to view the details or head straight to the mortgage lender’s website.", "But don’t just stop at one lender. Most people do, but shopping at least three lenders can save you more than $3,500 in just the first five years of your loan, according to research conducted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.", "Check out these NerdWallet resources to help you complete the homebuying process: From “How Much House Can I Afford?” to “Saving for a Down Payment.”", "Disclaimer: This editorial content, including card comparison and finder tool calculations, is not provided or commissioned by the credit card issuer. Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of the credit card issuer, and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by the credit card issuer. 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1,660,825	How To Grow Dracaena Marginata	Dracaena Marginata, also knows as the Madagascar Dragon Tree, is an exotic indoor plant that you can easily take care of at home. Make sure your plant gets plenty of indirect sunlight, and keep it somewhere warm and humid. Water your plant once a week or whenever the top of the soil is dry. You'll also want to periodically wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove any spider mites, mealy bugs, or other pests that could feed on the leaves. Once the plant is fully grown, you may notice that some of the leaves near the bottom of the cane have turned brown or are dried out. Pluck the old leave by hand to help the plant shed its old foliage in preparation for new growth.	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Dracaena Marginata trees can grow up to 6ft high indoors, and they're slow growing.", "I mention easy and tough because I have seen two of these barely given any care and attention and they still thrive today. I'm guilty of leaving one for six months while I was away (family did not water it) that is now doing very well, after I thought it was dead.", "The Dracaena marginata is a species from a large plant genus (Dracaena) that has many variations in leaf sizes, leaf colors and different trunk types. The marginata is one of the most popular seen indoors that grows into an attractive plant and becomes a great focal point of a room, once it has matured enough.", "How it looks and grows: The leaves are quite slim compared to other Dracaena's with arching leaves. There are three types, one has a dark red outer edge leaves with a green center, another is green in the center with red and yellowish stripes and the other the colorama has thick red edges. The leaves are produced when the trunk grows stems (cane) from the side that often needs to be trained (keeps them growing upwards). These stems have a grayish brown bark (the trunk) that can also produce smaller ones, so the Dragon tree really needs to be pruned to avoid the plant from growing in all directions.", "These are slow grower's that can take about 10 years to reach over 5ft tall but look lush once they reach about a foot high. They have a very similar look like palm tree plants.", "Level of care: The Madagascar dragon tree is one of the easiest house plants to grow and takes neglect on the chin - then recovers quickly once the correct conditions and care is provided. The one I gave to my sister (about 5ft in height) over 10 years ago was neglected more than cared for and is now looking great.", "Leaves falling: If leaves start dying and coming away at the bottom of the plant - do not worry. This is natural and similar to how a yucca tree sheds its bottom leaves for new growth. You can remove them once you see them deteriorating in appearance.", "Poisonous: This plant is toxic to both cats and dogs. The problem with cats is they love chewing the leaves, as I found out with my parents cats. My parents cats were fine, although they only nibbled a small amount. Because the leaves are very slim I'm sure they think it's a type of grass. See more about pets and the effect toxins have here at the ASPCA.", "Improving air quality: The Dracaena marginata is one of the plants on NASA's air filtering plants list (part of the NASA clean air study) that reduces benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and toluene, within the air.", "Origin:\| Madagascar. ---\|--- Names:\| Dragon Tree (common). Dracaena marginata (botanical/scientific). Max Growth (approx):\| Height 8ft. Poisonous for pets:\| Toxic to cats and dogs.", "Temperature:\| Average room temperatures are ideal between 65°- 75°F (18°- 24 °C) or more. They will live through much colder temperatures during winter (as I have observed), but keeping them in optimal health requires the room to be no less than 50°F (10°C). ---\|--- Light:\| Bright conditions with shade is suitable for the dragon plant. Direct sunlight will damage the leaves. Watering:\| Keeping the soil slightly moist is the best indicator of correct watering. During the winter, like most plants they need much less. Soil:\| I have always used an all purpose potting mix that works fine. Re-Potting:\| These can be re-potted every two years during spring or later if needed. Humidity:\| Normal household humidity is fine and misting the leaves is advised. They do like fresh air during the summer from an open window, and do not like stuffy hot rooms from central heating systems. Propagation:\| Cutting and re-planting stem cuttings a couple of inches long is an easy method used. Apply root hormones and give it a few weeks for them to begin rooting. Pruning:\| You can remove old leaves that are ready to fall from the bottom of the trunk which will make it look more attractive. And, cut back stems to keep the plant to the size you want.", "As mentioned above the dragon tree will take lots of neglect, although this is not advised of course. Here's some potential problems to look out for.", "Brown leaf tips: Possible cause could be dry air, cold drafts or under-watering. Check room humidity and water levels, then see if there are any drafts to identify the cause. Once the cause is found just provide the correct care or conditions needed.", "Brown soft leaves : The room has become too cold for the plant and the soil could be water logged. Provide higher temperatures and check the soil.", "Brown spots on leaves: The possible cause here is lack of water. The remedy of course is to water more often and keep the soil slightly moist.", "Bottom leaves becoming yellow: This as mentioned above is normal. The plant is shedding lower leaves to allow new growth.", "If you like plants from the Dracaena genus then you may want to take a look at the most popular plants here »", "© 2013, Houseplantsexpert.com. Houseplantsexpert.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. Additionally, Houseplantsexpert.com participates in various other affiliate programs, and we sometimes get a commission through purchases made through our links." ] }, "parsed_md": "Madagascar Dragon Tree - Dracaena marginata\n\n Search\n * A-Z Plants\n * Search Types\n * Genus\n\n * Bromeliads\n * Calathea\n * Dracaena\n * Ficus\n * Orchids\n * Peperomia\n * Plant Care\n * Articles\n\n * Choosing Plants\n * Guide Books\n * Benefits of Growing\n * Air Purifying Plants\n * Poisonous For Pets\n * Grow Lights Guide\n * Gardening Apps\n * Forums\n\n#### Search - House Plants Expert\n\n# Dracaena Marginata\n\n 1. Home\n 2. Easy To Grow Plants\n 3. You're Here\n\n# Madagascar Dragon Tree \"Tough and Easy\"\n\nThe Madagascar Dragon Tree is most definitely one of the easiest indoor plants\nto grow and maintain. Dracaena Marginata trees can grow up to 6ft high\nindoors, and they're slow growing.\n\nI mention easy and tough because I have seen two of these barely given any\ncare and attention and they still thrive today. I'm guilty of leaving one for\nsix months while I was away (family did not water it) that is now doing very\nwell, after I thought it was dead.\n\nView on Amazon »\n\n## Description\n\nThe Dracaena marginata is a species from a large plant genus (Dracaena) that\nhas many variations in leaf sizes, leaf colors and different trunk types. The\nmarginata is one of the most popular seen indoors that grows into an\nattractive plant and becomes a great focal point of a room, once it has\nmatured enough.\n\nHow it looks and grows: The leaves are quite slim compared to other Dracaena's\nwith arching leaves. There are three types, one has a dark red outer edge\nleaves with a green center, another is green in the center with red and\nyellowish stripes and the other the colorama has thick red edges. The leaves\nare produced when the trunk grows stems (cane) from the side that often needs\nto be trained (keeps them growing upwards). These stems have a grayish brown\nbark (the trunk) that can also produce smaller ones, so the Dragon tree really\nneeds to be pruned to avoid the plant from growing in all directions.\n\nThese are slow grower's that can take about 10 years to reach over 5ft tall\nbut look lush once they reach about a foot high. They have a very similar look\nlike palm tree plants.\n\nLevel of care: The Madagascar dragon tree is one of the easiest house plants\nto grow and takes neglect on the chin - then recovers quickly once the correct\nconditions and care is provided. The one I gave to my sister (about 5ft in\nheight) over 10 years ago was neglected more than cared for and is now looking\ngreat.\n\nLeaves falling: If leaves start dying and coming away at the bottom of the\nplant - do not worry. This is natural and similar to how a yucca tree sheds\nits bottom leaves for new growth. You can remove them once you see them\ndeteriorating in appearance.\n\nPoisonous: This plant is toxic to both cats and dogs. The problem with cats is\nthey love chewing the leaves, as I found out with my parents cats. My parents\ncats were fine, although they only nibbled a small amount. Because the leaves\nare very slim I'm sure they think it's a type of grass. See more about pets\nand the effect toxins have here at the ASPCA.\n\nImproving air quality: The Dracaena marginata is one of the plants on NASA's\nair filtering plants list (part of the NASA clean air study) that reduces\nbenzene, formaldehyde, xylene and toluene, within the air.\n\n### Facts\n\nOrigin:\| Madagascar. \n---\|--- \nNames:\| Dragon Tree (common). Dracaena marginata (botanical/scientific). \nMax Growth (approx):\| Height 8ft. \nPoisonous for pets:\| Toxic to cats and dogs. \n \n## Dragon Tree Care\n\nTemperature:\| Average room temperatures are ideal between 65°- 75°F (18°- 24\n°C) or more. They will live through much colder temperatures during winter (as\nI have observed), but keeping them in optimal health requires the room to be\nno less than 50°F (10°C). \n---\|--- \nLight:\| Bright conditions with shade is suitable for the dragon plant. Direct\nsunlight will damage the leaves. \nWatering:\| Keeping the soil slightly moist is the best indicator of correct\nwatering. During the winter, like most plants they need much less. \nSoil:\| I have always used an all purpose potting mix that works fine. \nRe-Potting:\| These can be re-potted every two years during spring or later if\nneeded. \nHumidity:\| Normal household humidity is fine and misting the leaves is\nadvised. They do like fresh air during the summer from an open window, and do\nnot like stuffy hot rooms from central heating systems. \nPropagation:\| Cutting and re-planting stem cuttings a couple of inches long is\nan easy method used. Apply root hormones and give it a few weeks for them to\nbegin rooting. \nPruning:\| You can remove old leaves that are ready to fall from the bottom of\nthe trunk which will make it look more attractive. And, cut back stems to keep\nthe plant to the size you want. \n \n### Common Problems\n\nAs mentioned above the dragon tree will take lots of neglect, although this is\nnot advised of course. Here's some potential problems to look out for.\n\n * Brown leaf tips: Possible cause could be dry air, cold drafts or under-watering. Check room humidity and water levels, then see if there are any drafts to identify the cause. Once the cause is found just provide the correct care or conditions needed.\n\n * Brown soft leaves : The room has become too cold for the plant and the soil could be water logged. Provide higher temperatures and check the soil.\n\n * Brown spots on leaves: The possible cause here is lack of water. The remedy of course is to water more often and keep the soil slightly moist.\n\n * Bottom leaves becoming yellow: This as mentioned above is normal. The plant is shedding lower leaves to allow new growth.\n\n * Insects: Mealy bug and scale can be a slight problem.\n\n> Here you will find instructions and advice for pruning and repotting a\n> Dracaena marginata »\n>\n> If you like plants from the Dracaena genus then you may want to take a look\n> at the most popular plants here »\n\nView on Amazon »\n\n### Popular Plants & Guides\n\nBromeliads\n\nVriesea Splendens, Tillandsia, Billbergia, Guzmania, Aechmea Fasciata and\nothers.\n\nCalathea\n\nCalathea. Roseopicta, C. Zebrina, C. Crocata, C. Makoyana, C Lancifolia and\nothers.\n\nDracaena\n\nDracaena Fragrans, D Braunii, D Marginata and D. Reflexa.\n\nFicus\n\nFicus Pumila, F. Lyrata, F. Elastica and F. 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Houseplantsexpert.com is a participant in the\nAmazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program\ndesigned to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising\nand linking to Amazon.com.Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of\nAmazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. Additionally, Houseplantsexpert.com\nparticipates in various other affiliate programs, and we sometimes get a\ncommission through purchases made through our links.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://fatvox.com/the-best-soil-for-growing-a-dracaena/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210511234112/https://fatvox.com/the-best-soil-for-growing-a-dracaena/", "parsed_text": { "title": "The Best Soil for Growing a Dracaena", "passages": [ "If you don’t have a green thumb, try your hand at growing dracaenas. The Clemson Cooperative Extension reports that they’re prized as houseplants because they require little care and have few, if any, problems with plant diseases or insects. If you wish to raise them outdoors, the most commonly used varieties of dracaenas thrive throughout U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11, including Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena marginata, Dracaena deremensis and Dracaena reflexa. Whether you go the indoor or outdoor route, providing the right soil conditions is one of the few critical requirements needed by this hardy, low-maintenance plant.", "If you choose to grow your dracaenas outdoors, add compost to the planting site, suggests the National Gardening Association. Compost improves soil moisture levels, which this plant enjoys. And while dracaenas can tolerate all types of soil, most of the commonly used varieties thrive best when given soil that’s rich in organic matter. For the best results, the Cornell University Extension recommends that you spread a couple inches of compost over the planting site and mix it into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil. If you’re buying commercially prepared compost in bulk from a garden store or nursery, this amounts to approximately 16 cubic feet of compost for every 100 square feet of garden space.", "Most dracaenas are grown as houseplants. Avoid using straight garden loam in your dracaena’s pot, as such soil is often too heavy and dense for a container garden and can lead to root rot. Instead, use any commercially prepared potting mix labeled for use with houseplants, warns the Clemson Cooperative Extension. If you don’t have houseplant potting mix on hand, the Purdue Department of Horticulture suggests that you combine one part peat moss with one part garden soil and one part coarse sand. While some homemade potting mix recipes may call for perlite instead of sand, avoid such recipes and any commercially prepared mix that contains perlite. This ingredient may leach fluoride into the soil, and dracaenas are sensitive to fluoride, which can kill the plant.", "Mulch serves several purposes in terms of creating the best soil conditions for your dracaenas. It helps block out weed growth while also adding nutrients to the underlying soil. Mulch also conserves soil moisture, which dracaenas love. In fact, in the test published in the Junior Master Gardener curriculum by the Texas Cooperative Extension, mulch added to Dracaena marginata plants reduced the dracaenas’ watering needs by 25 percent. For the best results, spread 2 to 3 inches of mulch onto the soil surface of both your indoor and outdoor dracaenas. Example mulch material includes shredded leaves, shredded bark and wood chips. Replenish the mulch layer as needed to maintain its thickness.", "Once you’ve set up the best soil for your dracaenas, regular maintenance is necessary. Water your draceanas whenever the top couple inches of soil has dried out. Always use room temperature or warm water; cold water may shock this heat-loving plant. When watering, apply enough irrigation to moisten the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches — if you’re growing your dracaenas outdoors — or until moisture appears out of the planting pot’s bottom drainage holes. Meanwhile, bolster the soil’s fertility levels by using any liquid plant fertilizer — labeled for use on foliage houseplants — once a month during the spring and summer. Apply the liquid fertilizer according to the manufacturer’s product-specific guidelines, as nutrient potency varies widely by product." ] }, "parsed_md": "The Best Soil for Growing a Dracaena\n\n Skip to main content\n\nFat Vox\n\n# The Best Soil for Growing a Dracaena\n\nby fat vox\n\nIf you don’t have a green thumb, try your hand at growing dracaenas. The\nClemson Cooperative Extension reports that they’re prized as houseplants\nbecause they require little care and have few, if any, problems with plant\ndiseases or insects. If you wish to raise them outdoors, the most commonly\nused varieties of dracaenas thrive throughout U.S. Department of Agriculture\nplant hardiness zones 10 through 11, including Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena\nmarginata, Dracaena deremensis and Dracaena reflexa. Whether you go the indoor\nor outdoor route, providing the right soil conditions is one of the few\ncritical requirements needed by this hardy, low-maintenance plant.\n\nOutdoor Soil Requirements\n\nIf you choose to grow your dracaenas outdoors, add compost to the planting\nsite, suggests the National Gardening Association. Compost improves soil\nmoisture levels, which this plant enjoys. And while dracaenas can tolerate all\ntypes of soil, most of the commonly used varieties thrive best when given soil\nthat’s rich in organic matter. For the best results, the Cornell University\nExtension recommends that you spread a couple inches of compost over the\nplanting site and mix it into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil. If you’re buying\ncommercially prepared compost in bulk from a garden store or nursery, this\namounts to approximately 16 cubic feet of compost for every 100 square feet of\ngarden space.\n\nIndoor Soil Requirements\n\nMost dracaenas are grown as houseplants. Avoid using straight garden loam in\nyour dracaena’s pot, as such soil is often too heavy and dense for a container\ngarden and can lead to root rot. Instead, use any commercially prepared\npotting mix labeled for use with houseplants, warns the Clemson Cooperative\nExtension. If you don’t have houseplant potting mix on hand, the Purdue\nDepartment of Horticulture suggests that you combine one part peat moss with\none part garden soil and one part coarse sand. While some homemade potting mix\nrecipes may call for perlite instead of sand, avoid such recipes and any\ncommercially prepared mix that contains perlite. This ingredient may leach\nfluoride into the soil, and dracaenas are sensitive to fluoride, which can\nkill the plant.\n\nMulch\n\nMulch serves several purposes in terms of creating the best soil conditions\nfor your dracaenas. It helps block out weed growth while also adding nutrients\nto the underlying soil. Mulch also conserves soil moisture, which dracaenas\nlove. In fact, in the test published in the Junior Master Gardener curriculum\nby the Texas Cooperative Extension, mulch added to Dracaena marginata plants\nreduced the dracaenas’ watering needs by 25 percent. For the best results,\nspread 2 to 3 inches of mulch onto the soil surface of both your indoor and\noutdoor dracaenas. Example mulch material includes shredded leaves, shredded\nbark and wood chips. Replenish the mulch layer as needed to maintain its\nthickness.\n\nFertilizer and Water\n\nOnce you’ve set up the best soil for your dracaenas, regular maintenance is\nnecessary. Water your draceanas whenever the top couple inches of soil has\ndried out. Always use room temperature or warm water; cold water may shock\nthis heat-loving plant. When watering, apply enough irrigation to moisten the\nsoil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches — if you’re growing your dracaenas outdoors —\nor until moisture appears out of the planting pot’s bottom drainage holes.\nMeanwhile, bolster the soil’s fertility levels by using any liquid plant\nfertilizer — labeled for use on foliage houseplants — once a month during the\nspring and summer. Apply the liquid fertilizer according to the manufacturer’s\nproduct-specific guidelines, as nutrient potency varies widely by product.\n\nReferences\n\n1\\. Clemson Cooperative Extension: Dracaena 2. University of Florida\nExtension: Dracaena Fragrans 3. University of Florida Extension: Dracaena\nMarginata 4. University of Florida Extension: Dracaena Deremensis 5.\nUniversity of Florida Extension: Dracaena Reflexa 6. National Gardening\nAssociation: Dracaena 7. Cornell University Extension: Using Organic Matter in\nthe Garden 8. Purdue Department of Horticulture: Indoor Plant Care 9. Texas\nA&M University Extension: How Much Water Does Mulch Save? 10. University of\nConnecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Mulch Basics\n\n### Related\n\n * Check Your Soil: a Sermon Based on Mark 4:1-25\n * Country Gardening Tips: Soil\n * How to Amend Poor Garden Soil\n * How to Build Effective, Productive and Profitable Relationships in 21st Century Soil\n * How Termites Can Improve Soil\n * In U.S.-Mexico Sports Battles, U.S. Team Deserves Support when Playing on Home Soil\n\nPrevious Post: « Things People Use for Fertilizing Plants\n\nNext Post: Organic Fertilizer for Green Peppers »\n\n© 2021 Fat Vox · Contact · Privacy\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.homedit.com/12-air-purifying-houseplants-decorate-home/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210412043006/https://www.homedit.com/12-air-purifying-houseplants-decorate-home/", "parsed_text": { "title": "12 Air-Purifying Houseplants To Decorate Your Home With", "passages": [ "Plants are very often used in interior décor and we tend to think that’s only due to their beauty and to the fact that they’re green and so they make the space feel more fresh.", "But there’s another reason why plants were brought indoors in the first place: so they can purify the air.The air inside our homes is usually more polluted than the air outside. Trees and vegetation take care of the purifying process outdoors but we can also use them to improve the air quality indoors as well.", "The English Ivy was listed by NASA scientists as the best air-filtering houseplant. It’s very effective when it comes to absorbing toxins and it’s also very easy to grow as it doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. This plant also allows you to display in numerous different ways, either as a hanging or a floor plant.", "This plant is one of the few air purifiers that flower so it’s also a great choice as a decorative feature. It’s a low maintenance plant and it does great in shade and cooler temperatures. However, it is poisonous to pets so be careful with it if you have parrots or other pets that might be tempted to have a taste.", "Continuing on the same tone, let’s take a look at another low-maintenance houseplant which you’re most likely familiar with: the snake plant or Sansevieria trifasciata. It needs little light and water and it’s a great corner plant. The reason why this it’s a wonderful choice as an air purifier is that it absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen during the night so by having it in your home along with a plant which does the same thing during the day you ensure a continuous cycle.", "This is a perfect plant for those of you who are beginners at this and are not used to taking care of indoor plants. It’s very resilient, it reproduces quickly and it also flowers. It’s one of the most common houseplants and also one of the best air purifiers, fighting pollutants such as benzene, carbon monoxide and xylene which is used in leather, rubber and printing.", "This is a plant you should have in your home if you don’t mind it growing to the ceiling height. It grows best in sunlight so you should offer it a spot near the window. Although it grows tall, it’s relatively compact so it doesn’t require a lot of floor space.", "The aloe plant is commonly known for its healing properties but the plant is more resourceful than you think. It can also help clear the air of pollutants found in cleaning products and it has a simple system for showing you if the amount of harmful chemicals in the air becomes excessive: brown spots appear on the leaves.", "This plant gained its spot on the list for its ability to clear formaldehyde as well as carbon monoxide and benzene from the air. It grows easily in cool temperatures and needs little sunlight. It’s a hanging plant but it can also be trained to climb a trellis.", "Easy to grow and very graceful, this plant targets ammonia which is a major ingredients in cleaners, textiles and dyes. It’s an easy to grow plant and a tree-like species and it takes a while until it gets this characteristic shape but once that phase passes its beautiful leaves will become a permanent decoration for your home.", "Perfect for the laundry room or the bedroom, this plant helps remove trichloroethylene( found in dry cleaning products) and benzene from the air. It makes beautiful and colorful flowers but it needs plenty of sunlight so reserve a spot near a window.", "Azalea is a beautiful flowering shrub which does well in cool areas and needs sunlight to survive. A good spot for it would be in the basement if you have windows there. It purifies the air from formaldehyde like most plants we’ve presented here.", "This plant has feather-like leaves and curved fronds and it’s considered one of the most efficient air purifiers. However, it’s a little bit more difficult to care for because it requires constant moisture and humidity. Some studies show that this plant can remove mercury and arsenic from soil.", "This succulent produces beautiful flowers during the summer which can be white, pink or red and arranged in clusters. It needs lots of sunlight and it’s very efficient at filtering out benzene and chemicals produced by toluene.", "She may not be very fond of people, finding them annoying most of the time, but she still enjoys helping them from the shadows. Her attention to detail drives others crazy yet remains her most appreciated characteristic." ] }, "parsed_md": "12 Air-Purifying Houseplants To Decorate Your Home With\n\n * Best Of\n * Apartments\n * Architecture\n * Bathroom\n * DIY\n * Furniture\n * Kitchen\n * Office\n * Ideas\n * Lighting\n * Living\n * How To\n * Mattresses\n\n * Home\n * Best Of 12 Air-Purifying Houseplants To Decorate Your Home With\n\n# 12 Air-Purifying Houseplants To Decorate Your Home With\n\nPlants are very often used in interior décor and we tend to think that’s only\ndue to their beauty and to the fact that they’re green and so they make the\nspace feel more fresh.\n\nBut there’s another reason why plants were brought indoors in the first place:\nso they can purify the air.The air inside our homes is usually more polluted\nthan the air outside. Trees and vegetation take care of the purifying process\noutdoors but we can also use them to improve the air quality indoors as well.\n\n### 1\\. The English Ivy (Hedera helix).\n\nView in gallery\n\nThe English Ivy was listed by NASA scientists as the best air-filtering\nhouseplant. It’s very effective when it comes to absorbing toxins and it’s\nalso very easy to grow as it doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. This plant\nalso allows you to display in numerous different ways, either as a hanging or\na floor plant.\n\n### 2\\. The Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)\n\nView in gallery\n\nThis plant is one of the few air purifiers that flower so it’s also a great\nchoice as a decorative feature. It’s a low maintenance plant and it does great\nin shade and cooler temperatures. However, it is poisonous to pets so be\ncareful with it if you have parrots or other pets that might be tempted to\nhave a taste.\n\n### 3\\. The Snake Plant.\n\nView in gallery\n\nContinuing on the same tone, let’s take a look at another low-maintenance\nhouseplant which you’re most likely familiar with: the snake plant or\nSansevieria trifasciata. It needs little light and water and it’s a great\ncorner plant. The reason why this it’s a wonderful choice as an air purifier\nis that it absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen during the night so by\nhaving it in your home along with a plant which does the same thing during the\nday you ensure a continuous cycle.\n\n### 4\\. The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)\n\nView in gallery\n\nThis is a perfect plant for those of you who are beginners at this and are not\nused to taking care of indoor plants. It’s very resilient, it reproduces\nquickly and it also flowers. It’s one of the most common houseplants and also\none of the best air purifiers, fighting pollutants such as benzene, carbon\nmonoxide and xylene which is used in leather, rubber and printing.\n\n### 5\\. The Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena marginata)\n\nView in gallery\n\nThis is a plant you should have in your home if you don’t mind it growing to\nthe ceiling height. It grows best in sunlight so you should offer it a spot\nnear the window. Although it grows tall, it’s relatively compact so it doesn’t\nrequire a lot of floor space.\n\n### 6\\. The Aloe (Aloe Vera).\n\nView in gallery\n\nThe aloe plant is commonly known for its healing properties but the plant is\nmore resourceful than you think. It can also help clear the air of pollutants\nfound in cleaning products and it has a simple system for showing you if the\namount of harmful chemicals in the air becomes excessive: brown spots appear\non the leaves.\n\n### 7\\. The Golden Pothos (Scindapsus aures)\n\nView in gallery\n\nThis plant gained its spot on the list for its ability to clear formaldehyde\nas well as carbon monoxide and benzene from the air. It grows easily in cool\ntemperatures and needs little sunlight. It’s a hanging plant but it can also\nbe trained to climb a trellis.\n\n### 8\\. The Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa).\n\nView in gallery\n\nEasy to grow and very graceful, this plant targets ammonia which is a major\ningredients in cleaners, textiles and dyes. It’s an easy to grow plant and a\ntree-like species and it takes a while until it gets this characteristic shape\nbut once that phase passes its beautiful leaves will become a permanent\ndecoration for your home.\n\n### 9\\. The Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii).\n\nView in gallery\n\nPerfect for the laundry room or the bedroom, this plant helps remove\ntrichloroethylene( found in dry cleaning products) and benzene from the air.\nIt makes beautiful and colorful flowers but it needs plenty of sunlight so\nreserve a spot near a window.\n\n### 10\\. The Azalea (Rhododendron simsii).\n\nView in gallery\n\nAzalea is a beautiful flowering shrub which does well in cool areas and needs\nsunlight to survive. A good spot for it would be in the basement if you have\nwindows there. It purifies the air from formaldehyde like most plants we’ve\npresented here.\n\n### 11\\. The Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata).\n\nView in gallery\n\nThis plant has feather-like leaves and curved fronds and it’s considered one\nof the most efficient air purifiers. However, it’s a little bit more difficult\nto care for because it requires constant moisture and humidity. Some studies\nshow that this plant can remove mercury and arsenic from soil.\n\n### 12\\. The Wax Begonia (Begonia semperflorens).\n\nView in gallery\n\nThis succulent produces beautiful flowers during the summer which can be\nwhite, pink or red and arranged in clusters. It needs lots of sunlight and\nit’s very efficient at filtering out benzene and chemicals produced by\ntoluene.\n\nPosted in Best Of on April 18, 2014\n\nAbout the author\n\nSimona Ganea\n\nShe may not be very fond of people, finding them annoying most of the time,\nbut she still enjoys helping them from the shadows. 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Diseases, pests, seed germination, leaves", "passages": [ "As dracaena is a very beautiful plant, it requires proper care and attention. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to grow it. If you’d like to have this flower in your home as well, then follow our tips and find out more about care for dracaena.", "Among a huge variety of plants that are used for home, office, apartments, malls and landscape decoration, dracaena family is the one you can meet practically everywhere. This group of plants enumerates nearly 40 species that vary in sizes and forms", "Not all 40 kinds of this plant can be found in garden centers. In most cases, people choose those types of dracaena that grow between 2 and 10 feet. To the commonest of them belong:", "* marginata\n* sanderiana\n* fragrans\n* deremensis\n* draco\n* cinnabari\nMarginata (the Madagascar dragon-tree or red-edged flower) is a quite thin dracaena plant with purplish-red leaves and curving stalks. It grows between 8 and 15 feet tall and has a spread of 3-8 feet.", "Sanderiana (the lucky bamboo plant) is another type that is mainly chosen as an office or home plant. It requires less maintenance and is rather hardy.", "Fragrans (the corn plant) grows best in tropical and sub-tropical climates. Its narrow arched foliage resembles corn plants, and when the plant grows in the wild, it can reach 40-50 feet.", "Deremensis (the green plant) is characterized by a greater number of cultivars then specimen. The largest of them is Janet Craig (10 feet tall).", "The description doesn’t give the full image of the plants. Viewing dracaena images you’ll be able to choose the species you like the most, but remember that pictures can't provide the needed information about plant growing.", "Instead of cutting dracaena seeds, you must sow them into the soil and keep the soil moist. No matter what type of plant you choose and where you are going to grow it, the seeds will take about 30-40 days to start sprouting. This is why it is recommended to soak them in warm water for about five days to improve germination. Don’t forget to change water daily.", "In case you have no seeds to plant, you can easily use cutting to propagate these plants. All you need for propagation is to take six or eight inch long cuttings of the plant you wish to spread and plant the cuttings into pots. About 2/3 of a cutting should be above the soil, which must be kept moist. As a rule, it takes a few months before one can see the signs of new growth.", "Planting dracaena indoors is not as easy as it seems to be, especially, when you are going to place it in pots or containers to decorate any interior. So, how to plant dracaena?", "* take a container with drainage, fill it with a potting mix and then place the plant (cutting) into it;\n\n* choose bright area, but try to avoid direct light. The area should be warm, as these plants never do well in cold places;\n\n* drain the plant with water (distilled, rain or day-tap).\nRight Outdoor Dracaena Growing", "Growing this plant outdoors requires special consideration. To begin with, you are to select a proper place. It shouldn’t be too bright or too dark. Areas with filtered light are the most optimal. One more tip: the plant should be placed in soil that drains well.", "Dig a hole in the chosen area. It should be twice as large as the plant’s root. The root system should be surrounded by soil in order to spread up quite easily. Stomp down the hole, fill the soil that remained and stomp it down again (this will ensure firmness of the ground).", "When caring for dracaena water it not more than two or three times per week during the first 20 days, and then – once per week.", "Too many people are getting worried about the plant’s leaves: they start turning brown from the tip, and then the entire leaf becomes brown and dies. Pruning dead leaves away, you won’t settle up the problem.", "Think of the reasons that led to such results. One of the commonest ones is that leaves were underwatered or overwatered. Always use well-drained soil to avoid problems in the future. Besides, it is important to make sure that the pot is well-drained too.", "Proper cultivation takes an important part in plant maintenance. Not everyone knows how to prune a dracaena, when to start transplanting it and what care instructions to keep to. The following tips are going to be your guide in the process of proper plant growing.", "* Light: this plant is quite tolerant of a wide range of conditions. It grows best in bright and indirect light. Low light can be handled pretty fine as well, but the plant will grow much slower.\n\n* Temperature: it should always be warm, regardless of the season outside. When the temperature falls below 65°F, the plant will not grow. Sometimes, it even dies.\n\n* Humidity: if the surrounding humidity is high, the plant grows well. The humidity can be even increased with the help of pebbles placed below the plant.\n\n* Fertilizers: such needs are pretty simple. In summer and spring you can apply water-soluble house-plant fertilizer two times a month. When it is winter or autumn outside, the fertilizer is not needed.\n\n* Fluoride: these plants are very sensitive to it, so exposure to this chemical should be minimized. Fluoride can be found in tap water, that’s why it is essential to use pure and clean water.\nPotential Problems to Fight: Diseases and Pests", "Dracaena can get various pests (mealy bugs, scale, spider mites, etc) and this is why it is highly important to know about natural solutions for them.", "Spider mites are sucking insects that cause the leaves get ragged. To get rid of them, you can spray the plant with insecticides for houseplants. Mealy bugs, as well as scale, are easily avoided by an insecticide that contains pyrethrin.", "* Flecking – leaves have yellow and white spots near tips. The disease is treated by maintaining moderate moisture, light conditions and temperature.\n\n* Fluoride toxicity – leaves have dark brown and dead areas with yellow borders. Management: avoid using soil amendments that contain fluoride.\n\n* Fusarium leaf spot – reddish spots on young leaves. The plant can be saved with the help of applying iprodione, thiophanate methyl, mancozeb and chlorothalonil.\n\n* Soft rot - soft, brown rot and foul odor on rooted cuttings. Management: the only way out is to buy plants without diseases and get rid of those that have them.\nDracaena plants have beautiful color patterns (with pink, yellow, white and red stripes) and can spice up any area. If you know when to transplant, how to care for them and keep to all the above mentioned recommendations, you’ll have healthy plants that will amaze everyone around.", "Dracaena is one of the prettiest indoor plants which comprises approximately 40 species of trees and succulent shrubs. In the APG III classification system (Angiosperm Phylogeny...", "Recently I've made an overhaul in my flat and repairmen did their best to turn my home into a modern and comfortable place. I was really glad but felt that something was missing....", "Recently I’ve decided to buy some flower. Having entered the flower-shop I was attracted by dracaena. It was so tiny and so beautiful that I’ve bought it at once. The salesman told...", "Dracaena is a beautiful plant. That’s why you can see it almost in every house. It can be either a shrub or a tree.", "I have had Dracaena Colorama almost forever. Not to confuse you with the terms, which I’ve found in various books, I’ll explain what kind of dracaena it is in my own words. It has...", "It’s a very important day for me. Today I’m going to be busy with dracaena transplanting. I have examined a lot of different books and...", "My mother presented me a dracaena on cane for my last birthday. I was surprised, because I didn’t expect to receive such a beautiful thing. I love flowers very much, and my family...", "All my relatives and friends say I’m crazy about plants. My nice garden and all rooms in my house definitely confirm this fact. It’s my hobby, my affection. But how amazed I was...", "Being a great fan of travelling I like to watch TV programs about other continents, where narrators tell about different places overseas and wild nature. Once there was a program...", "I know dracaena is a frequent choice for those who are fond of plants. As I belong to one of those amateur gardeners I was interested in buying something new for my garden (it was...", "This awful untidiness happened to my lovely dracaena variegatus in July. I couldn’t understand why it happened, because I had read a lot how...", "You know, I do not belong to those plant persons. I was simply searching for something to look well in my office. I was presented one of ...", "Last year we visited North Carolina Zoo, and there I saw Dracaena Reflexa (it is also called Dracaena Pleomele). Here is the photo.", "I am craving for your advice. I have my Dracaena Tricolour for 6 months. In the shop they said this plant needed some shade. I put it in a deep niche we have near the window. I...", "I have never been a dracaena fan, just before I was introduced to a beautiful Dracaena Fragrans at one of my colleagues’ home. Now I know this plant is called “a Plant of Happiness...", "Last year I bought my first dracaena (indivisa). I bought it as a small tree in May. It spent the end of spring and the whole summer in our back garden. From the beginning I put...", "I want to tell you how I have grown Indivisa Dracaena (sometimes you can find it is called “Spikes”). I saw this unusual dracaena on our local Sunday gardening market. I...", "I have had my Acaulis for 2 years. She got about 4.5” by now, which is too much for my 5” ceiling. I heard that it is almost impossible to cut dracaenas at home and have new...", "My Dracaena Deremensis started showing the smallest dots on leaves near the body. I was puzzled. Why is my dracaena dying? As when I purchased it, it was fine! I have a small...", "At my place dracaena grows as an ornamental plant. I have dracaena annual or perennial species. The difference between them is not great: seasonal plants are to be planted every...", "‘It depends’ is the only answer I can give. Lots of things really depend on the plant's size and its kind. Of courses, at times it is really hard to figure out how much fertilizer...", "I’d like to share my experience about dracaena growing. I bought this plant two years ago. Now I’m happy to say that it is a real...", "I like to take care of dracaena plants I have at home. I have several species and must say that at first it was rather hard to remember...", "We all are used to pronouncing ‘dracaena’ like druh-SEE-nuh, but some of my friends refer to it as to ‘spikes’. Dracaena spike is my favorite plant that is tropical by nature, but...", "When I faced the problem of brown dracaena leaves, I though there was no treatment to save my favorite plant. Fortunately, I was wrong....", "You’ve probably noticed that in spring and summer dracaena plants are growing rather actively, and knowing how to trim dracaena you ensure its beauty. My friends, who adore these...", "This question bothers too many people. To tell the truth, not so long ago I was one of them. As for now, I can give a few tips.", "Well, I wouldn’t be so sure. I have many different plants at home and should say that dracaena draco and medusa are the two species I’ve never had REALLY great problems with. The...", "My granny is a real fan of exotic plants. She adores succulents and growers with big fantastic flowers. Of course, she spends much time on planting, trimming, transplanting,...", "I’m really frightened and worried about my cat Lucia and dog Sawty. I have learnt that dracaena plant is extremely dangerous for pets..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Dracaena Plant Care: growing, planting, cutting. Diseases, pests, seed\ngermination, leaves\n\n * Community\n * Plant Encyclopedia\n * Ask a Question about HousePlants/Gardening\n\n* BECOME A PATRON\n\n * , , , , , ,\n\n * Images of dracaena plant and pictures\n\nClick here to see all articles about Dracaena\n\n# Dracaena: How to Plant, Grow and Take Care of Decorative Plants at Home\n\nAs dracaena is a very beautiful plant, it requires proper care and attention.\nUnfortunately, not everyone knows how to grow it. If you’d like to have this\nflower in your home as well, then follow our tips and find out more about care\nfor dracaena.\n\nAmong a huge variety of plants that are used for home, office, apartments,\nmalls and landscape decoration, dracaena family is the one you can meet\npractically everywhere. This group of plants enumerates nearly 40 species that\nvary in sizes and forms\n\n###\n\n✔ We Released The Dracaena HandBook\n\nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE >>\n\n## Types of Dracaena\n\nNot all 40 kinds of this plant can be found in garden centers. In most cases,\npeople choose those types of dracaena that grow between 2 and 10 feet. To the\ncommonest of them belong:\n\n * marginata\n * sanderiana\n * fragrans\n * deremensis\n * draco\n * cinnabari\n\nMarginata (the Madagascar dragon-tree or red-edged flower) is a quite thin\ndracaena plant with purplish-red leaves and curving stalks. It grows between 8\nand 15 feet tall and has a spread of 3-8 feet.\n\nSanderiana (the lucky bamboo plant) is another type that is mainly chosen as\nan office or home plant. It requires less maintenance and is rather hardy.\n\nFragrans (the corn plant) grows best in tropical and sub-tropical climates.\nIts narrow arched foliage resembles corn plants, and when the plant grows in\nthe wild, it can reach 40-50 feet.\n\nDeremensis (the green plant) is characterized by a greater number of cultivars\nthen specimen. The largest of them is Janet Craig (10 feet tall).\n\nThe description doesn’t give the full image of the plants. Viewing dracaena\nimages you’ll be able to choose the species you like the most, but remember\nthat pictures can't provide the needed information about plant growing.\n\n## Dracaena Seed Germination\n\nInstead of cutting dracaena seeds, you must sow them into the soil and keep\nthe soil moist. No matter what type of plant you choose and where you are\ngoing to grow it, the seeds will take about 30-40 days to start sprouting.\nThis is why it is recommended to soak them in warm water for about five days\nto improve germination. Don’t forget to change water daily.\n\n## Cutting Dracaena as an Effective Way of Plants Propagation\n\nIn case you have no seeds to plant, you can easily use cutting to propagate\nthese plants. All you need for propagation is to take six or eight inch long\ncuttings of the plant you wish to spread and plant the cuttings into pots.\nAbout 2/3 of a cutting should be above the soil, which must be kept moist. As\na rule, it takes a few months before one can see the signs of new growth.\n\n## Dracaena Planting: How to Grow Dracaena Indoors?\n\nPlanting dracaena indoors is not as easy as it seems to be, especially, when\nyou are going to place it in pots or containers to decorate any interior. So,\nhow to plant dracaena?\n\n * take a container with drainage, fill it with a potting mix and then place the plant (cutting) into it;\n\n * choose bright area, but try to avoid direct light. The area should be warm, as these plants never do well in cold places;\n\n * drain the plant with water (distilled, rain or day-tap).\n\n## Right Outdoor Dracaena Growing\n\nGrowing this plant outdoors requires special consideration. To begin with, you\nare to select a proper place. It shouldn’t be too bright or too dark. Areas\nwith filtered light are the most optimal. One more tip: the plant should be\nplaced in soil that drains well.\n\nDig a hole in the chosen area. It should be twice as large as the plant’s\nroot. The root system should be surrounded by soil in order to spread up quite\neasily. Stomp down the hole, fill the soil that remained and stomp it down\nagain (this will ensure firmness of the ground).\n\nWhen caring for dracaena water it not more than two or three times per week\nduring the first 20 days, and then – once per week.\n\n## Why Do Dracaena Leaves Die?\n\nToo many people are getting worried about the plant’s leaves: they start\nturning brown from the tip, and then the entire leaf becomes brown and dies.\nPruning dead leaves away, you won’t settle up the problem.\n\nThink of the reasons that led to such results. One of the commonest ones is\nthat leaves were underwatered or overwatered. Always use well-drained soil to\navoid problems in the future. Besides, it is important to make sure that the\npot is well-drained too.\n\n## Essential Tips on Dracaena Care\n\nProper cultivation takes an important part in plant maintenance. Not everyone\nknows how to prune a dracaena, when to start transplanting it and what care\ninstructions to keep to. The following tips are going to be your guide in the\nprocess of proper plant growing.\n\n * Light: this plant is quite tolerant of a wide range of conditions. It grows best in bright and indirect light. Low light can be handled pretty fine as well, but the plant will grow much slower.\n\n * Temperature: it should always be warm, regardless of the season outside. When the temperature falls below 65°F, the plant will not grow. Sometimes, it even dies.\n\n * Humidity: if the surrounding humidity is high, the plant grows well. The humidity can be even increased with the help of pebbles placed below the plant.\n\n * Fertilizers: such needs are pretty simple. In summer and spring you can apply water-soluble house-plant fertilizer two times a month. When it is winter or autumn outside, the fertilizer is not needed.\n\n * Fluoride: these plants are very sensitive to it, so exposure to this chemical should be minimized. Fluoride can be found in tap water, that’s why it is essential to use pure and clean water.\n\n## Potential Problems to Fight: Diseases and Pests\n\nDracaena can get various pests (mealy bugs, scale, spider mites, etc) and this\nis why it is highly important to know about natural solutions for them.\n\nSpider mites are sucking insects that cause the leaves get ragged. To get rid\nof them, you can spray the plant with insecticides for houseplants. Mealy\nbugs, as well as scale, are easily avoided by an insecticide that contains\npyrethrin.\n\nThe most common diseases that affect the plant include:\n\n * Flecking – leaves have yellow and white spots near tips. The disease is treated by maintaining moderate moisture, light conditions and temperature.\n\n * Fluoride toxicity – leaves have dark brown and dead areas with yellow borders. Management: avoid using soil amendments that contain fluoride.\n\n * Fusarium leaf spot – reddish spots on young leaves. The plant can be saved with the help of applying iprodione, thiophanate methyl, mancozeb and chlorothalonil.\n\n * Soft rot - soft, brown rot and foul odor on rooted cuttings. Management: the only way out is to buy plants without diseases and get rid of those that have them.\n\nDracaena plants have beautiful color patterns (with pink, yellow, white and\nred stripes) and can spice up any area. If you know when to transplant, how to\ncare for them and keep to all the above mentioned recommendations, you’ll have\nhealthy plants that will amaze everyone around.\n\n###\n\n✔ We Released The Dracaena HandBook\n\nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE >>\n\n## GET DRACAENA INFOGRAPHIC THAT SHOWS YOU EXACTLY HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR\nPLANT\n\nAll publications about dracaena are below\n\n## Dracaena Classification, or What Type of Dracaena Is It Better to Choose?\n\nDracaena\n\nDracaena is one of the prettiest indoor plants which comprises approximately\n40 species of trees and succulent shrubs. In the APG III classification system\n(Angiosperm Phylogeny...\n\n08/28/12 – 13:14\n\n0\n\n## How Dracaena Varieties Made My Life a Fairytale\n\nDracaena\n\nRecently I've made an overhaul in my flat and repairmen did their best to turn\nmy home into a modern and comfortable place. I was really glad but felt that\nsomething was missing....\n\n08/28/12 – 13:12\n\n0\n\n## Everything You Should Know About Dracaena Adaptation\n\nDracaena\n\nRecently I’ve decided to buy some flower. Having entered the flower-shop I was\nattracted by dracaena. It was so tiny and so beautiful that I’ve bought it at\nonce. The salesman told...\n\n08/28/12 – 13:09\n\n0\n\n## Wondering How Often Do Dracaena Bloom?\n\nDracaena\n\nDracaena is a beautiful plant. That’s why you can see it almost in every\nhouse. It can be either a shrub or a tree.\n\nI have had dracaena for like 9 years, but for the first 7...\n\n08/28/12 – 13:06\n\n1\n\n## Are Dracaena Leaves Covered with Yellow Spots?\n\nDracaena\n\nI have had Dracaena Colorama almost forever. Not to confuse you with the\nterms, which I’ve found in various books, I’ll explain what kind of dracaena\nit is in my own words. It has...\n\n08/28/12 – 13:02\n\n0\n\n## New Dracaena: My Pride and Affection\n\nDracaena\n\nIt’s a very important day for me. Today I’m going to be busy with dracaena\ntransplanting. I have examined a lot of different books and...\n\n08/28/12 – 13:00\n\n0\n\n## Dracaena Description: My Own Experience\n\nDracaena\n\nMy mother presented me a dracaena on cane for my last birthday. I was\nsurprised, because I didn’t expect to receive such a beautiful thing. I love\nflowers very much, and my family...\n\n08/28/12 – 12:50\n\n0\n\n## Dracaena-burgundy: Replenishment to My Collection\n\nDracaena\n\nAll my relatives and friends say I’m crazy about plants. My nice garden and\nall rooms in my house definitely confirm this fact. It’s my hobby, my\naffection. But how amazed I was...\n\n08/28/12 – 12:47\n\n0\n\n## The History of the Dracaena Appearance\n\nDracaena\n\nBeing a great fan of travelling I like to watch TV programs about other\ncontinents, where narrators tell about different places overseas and wild\nnature. Once there was a program...\n\n08/28/12 – 12:17\n\n0\n\n## Dracaena Characteristics – Get to Know More to Grow Dracaena!\n\nDracaena\n\nI know dracaena is a frequent choice for those who are fond of plants. As I\nbelong to one of those amateur gardeners I was interested in buying something\nnew for my garden (it was...\n\n08/28/12 – 12:09\n\n0\n\n## How My Dracaena Got Sick Last Summer\n\nDracaena\n\nThis awful untidiness happened to my lovely dracaena variegatus in July. I\ncouldn’t understand why it happened, because I had read a lot how...\n\n08/28/12 – 12:06\n\n0\n\n## Dracaena Bonsai – Pros to Grow\n\nDracaena\n\nYou know, I do not belong to those plant persons. I was simply searching for\nsomething to look well in my office. I was presented one of ...\n\n08/27/12 – 18:07\n\n0\n\n## My Beautiful Dracaena Reflexa\n\nDracaena\n\nLast year we visited North Carolina Zoo, and there I saw Dracaena Reflexa (it\nis also called Dracaena Pleomele). Here is the photo.\n\nI was captivated by its green and vivid...\n\n08/27/12 – 17:17\n\n0\n\n## Are You Giving Your Dracaena Sun or Shade?\n\nDracaena\n\nI am craving for your advice. I have my Dracaena Tricolour for 6 months. In\nthe shop they said this plant needed some shade. I put it in a deep niche we\nhave near the window. I...\n\n08/27/12 – 17:01\n\n0\n\n## Why Is Dracaena Wrinkling?\n\nDracaena\n\nI have never been a dracaena fan, just before I was introduced to a beautiful\nDracaena Fragrans at one of my colleagues’ home. Now I know this plant is\ncalled “a Plant of Happiness...\n\n08/27/12 – 16:36\n\n0\n\n## How Can You Save Dracaena for Next Year?\n\nDracaena\n\nLast year I bought my first dracaena (indivisa). I bought it as a small tree\nin May. It spent the end of spring and the whole summer in our back garden.\nFrom the beginning I put...\n\n08/27/12 – 15:16\n\n0\n\n## My Unusual Dracaena\n\nDracaena\n\nI want to tell you how I have grown Indivisa Dracaena (sometimes you can find\nit is called “Spikes”). I saw this unusual dracaena on our local Sunday\ngardening market. I...\n\n08/27/12 – 13:47\n\n0\n\n## Is It Bad that My Dracaena Too Tall Is?\n\nDracaena\n\nI have had my Acaulis for 2 years. She got about 4.5” by now, which is too\nmuch for my 5” ceiling. I heard that it is almost impossible to cut dracaenas\nat home and have new...\n\n08/27/12 – 13:28\n\n0\n\n## Why Is My Dracaena Dying?\n\nDracaena\n\nMy Dracaena Deremensis started showing the smallest dots on leaves near the\nbody. I was puzzled. Why is my dracaena dying? As when I purchased it, it was\nfine! I have a small...\n\n08/27/12 – 13:14\n\n0\n\n## Are Dracaena Annual or Perennial Plants?\n\nDracaena\n\nAt my place dracaena grows as an ornamental plant. I have dracaena annual or\nperennial species. The difference between them is not great: seasonal plants\nare to be planted every...\n\n08/24/12 – 17:41\n\n0\n\n## Dracaena: How Much Fertilizer to Use?\n\nDracaena\n\n‘It depends’ is the only answer I can give. Lots of things really depend on\nthe plant's size and its kind. Of courses, at times it is really hard to\nfigure out how much fertilizer...\n\n08/24/12 – 17:37\n\n0\n\n## First Dracaena at Home. My Personal Experience\n\nDracaena\n\nI’d like to share my experience about dracaena growing. I bought this plant\ntwo years ago. Now I’m happy to say that it is a real...\n\n08/24/12 – 17:33\n\n0\n\n## Troubleshooting Dracaena Problems\n\nDracaena\n\nI like to take care of dracaena plants I have at home. I have several species\nand must say that at first it was rather hard to remember...\n\n08/24/12 – 16:31\n\n0\n\n## Dracaena Spike and Its Replanting Needs\n\nDracaena\n\nWe all are used to pronouncing ‘dracaena’ like druh-SEE-nuh, but some of my\nfriends refer to it as to ‘spikes’. Dracaena spike is my favorite plant that\nis tropical by nature, but...\n\n08/24/12 – 16:28\n\n0\n\n## Removing Dracaena Brown Leaf Tips\n\nDracaena\n\nWhen I faced the problem of brown dracaena leaves, I though there was no\ntreatment to save my favorite plant. Fortunately, I was wrong....\n\n08/24/12 – 16:25\n\n0\n\n## Tips on How to Trim Dracaena\n\nDracaena\n\nYou’ve probably noticed that in spring and summer dracaena plants are growing\nrather actively, and knowing how to trim dracaena you ensure its beauty. My\nfriends, who adore these...\n\n08/24/12 – 16:22\n\n0\n\n## Dracaena: How Much Water Should I Give?\n\nDracaena\n\nThis question bothers too many people. To tell the truth, not so long ago I\nwas one of them. As for now, I can give a few tips.\n\nIf you have these beautiful plants at home,...\n\n08/24/12 – 16:14\n\n0\n\n## Dracaena draco diseases: Is this plant really prone to growing problems?\n\nDracaena\n\nWell, I wouldn’t be so sure. I have many different plants at home and should\nsay that dracaena draco and medusa are the two species I’ve never had REALLY\ngreat problems with. The...\n\n08/24/12 – 16:02\n\n0\n\n## How to Grow Healthy Dracaenas. My Granny’s Tips\n\nDracaena\n\nMy granny is a real fan of exotic plants. She adores succulents and growers\nwith big fantastic flowers. Of course, she spends much time on planting,\ntrimming, transplanting,...\n\n08/24/12 – 15:58\n\n0\n\n## Is It True that Dracaena Poisonous to Cats and Dogs Is?\n\nDracaena\n\nI’m really frightened and worried about my cat Lucia and dog Sawty. I have\nlearnt that dracaena plant is extremely dangerous for pets...\n\n08/16/12 – 18:29\n\n0\n\n## Popular\n\n1\n\n18 Most Important Rules of Companion Plants and Vegetables in The Garden\n[Infographic]\n\nWhen you know what to plant next to this or...\n\nGeneral Tips 254,844 views\n\n2\n\nHow long Does Aloe Vera Take to Fade Scars? 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Some confuse this Dracena houseplant with a palm which is why you’ll often see dracaena palm referenced.", "Although it may look palm-like as a larger specimen it is in the same family as the popular Yucca plant.", "... And it’s easy to see why the Dracaena is one popular plant for indoor use, but outdoors as well. In general, the Dracaena marginata is rugged and carefree as an indoor plant adding a tropical appearance to any room it graces.", "When Dracaena marginata is planted outdoors in the south Florida landscape in direct sunlight a Dracaena marginata can grow to heights of approximately 15′ foot tall.", "The leaves with red to purple stripes running along the edge find themselves sitting atop long slender “canes.” As new leaves emerge the oldest mature leaves yellow and fall off.", "When Dracaena marginata is grown for indoor use fields of “stock” plants are planted and the growing tips or long thin stem cuttings called “canes” are cut and rooted in well-drained soil.", "The rooted plants of the Madagascar dragon tree are planted into a variety of forms and grown on for use as a houseplant or for use in commercial applications by interiorscapers or plantscapers.", "The Dracaena (all types of Dragon plants) make a great focal point in a room and many designers use staggered forms or character forms to create interest.", "You can get a tall upright 6′ foot character indoor plant or other different and unique looks, which uses very little floor space. Examples below:", "Using Dracaena marginata canes of various lengths either straight, with bends and curves or multiple heads, and planting the canes together allows growers to produce fuller plants.", "In Hawaii, Dracaena marginata has been called the “money tree” because the first Dracaena marginata planted there were placed around the Bank of Hawaii.", "Like most Dracaenas, Dracaena marginata will give the best results indoors in bright yet indirect sunlight. Although bright indirect light is the preference, it will handle low light situations, but the green leaves will be thinner and darker.", "These potted plants sold as houseplants usually begin their start as tip cuttings or cane cuttings. Once rooted and growing they are acclimated to low light conditions where the foliage color becomes a darker green. Beware if you place an acclimated marginata plant in direct sunlight for a period of time the green leaves may get sunburned bleach spots or patches.", "When growing indoors, I like to use sub-irrigation on Dracaena plants. Self- watering planters like ones from Lechuza deliver water evenly to the soil and allow Dracaenas to also dry out evenly between refilling the reservoir.", "If you’re watering from the top allow the soil to dry out a little between waterings. When the surface of the soil is dry to the touch – water the Dracaena marginata plant thoroughly and allow the excess water to exit through the drainage holes.", "The Dracaena marginata is much like you – enjoying comfortable room temperatures of 75° degrees Fahrenheit, allowing for this top-notch “plant air cleaner” to remove pollutants like Formaldehyde from the air.", "The leaves of any Dracaena over time will grab their share of dust. Clean these house plants regularly and remove the dust by wiping the leaves with a damp cloth.", "Most plants you buy for the home will have enough plant food in the potting mix to last a long time – in general, stay away from fertilizing indoor plants but if you must, use a weak liquid fertilizer at 1/4 to 1/3 strength will do.", "If the plant’s stems become too long and bare, cut them off at the desired height, and new leaves will soon appear.", "Fortunately, indoors plant disease is a rare problem with the Dracaena family as a whole. The biggest problem normally comes from improper watering – too much or too little causes brown tips and yellow leaves – that’s why I like sub-irrigation. The next problem comes from pests like mealy bugs or spider mites.", "Root rot usually finds its way into the Dracaena problem camp when the potting soil is overwatered on a frequent basis or the potting mix does not drain quickly enough.", "When the humidity gets too low like during the winter months leaf tips can brown. This is where a humidifier can help with plant care.", "Another reason to stay away from fertilizing is due to fertilizer burn. Just like a lawn can burn with fertilizer so can a Dracaena. The leaf tips and margins can become yellow or burn from over fertilizing.", "Dracaena marginata Tarzan looks like the new “King” in the Dracaena Marginata world. Dracaena ‘Tarzan’ holds U.S. Plant Patent #15,065 and was discovered in 1998 as a single plant by Sunshine Tropical Foliage in South Florida.", "‘Tarzan’ grows pretty much like a marginata, but its leaves are distinctively wider, longer with a dark purple colored margin.", "In lower light levels ‘Tarzan’ will hold more leaves better (more lower leaves) and even grow setting itself apart from the regular marginata.", "Dracaenas are woody plants and recognized by most “in the know” as great houseplants, perfect choices for indoor environments, and excellent landscaping plants. The popular Dracaena marginata, has many cultivars loved because of their foliage, and Dracaena Tarzan is a new favorite.", "The upright growth habit of Tarzan is very similar to Marginata. But compared to Dracaena Marginata, it has longer and wider leaves.", "These fleshy leaves are held much better than Marginata. Each glossy leaf is rich green in color with deep purple colored margins. Tarzan has slender stems that mature into woody trunks.", "Dracaena Tarzan grows well in lower light but prefers bright indirect light. Its durability makes it capable for many growers to have Tarzan in many forms – shrub or tree. It is pest-resistant and drought tolerant. This plant thrives well indoors and/or outdoors especially in areas or landscapes with full sun or shade.", "Any King deserves a royal treatment. Fussy and luxurious pampering is needed to satisfy his royal highness. But our King of Marginata proves to be a very easy to grow plant. Any owner of King of Marginata, or simply called, Dracaena Tarzan does not have to fuss very much over this plant.", "Tarzan is a distinct cultivar of Dracaena marginata that grows very similar to the Dracaena marginata. But unlike Marginata, Tarzan has upright growth habit with slender stems that give support to the plant’s linear and fleshy leaves. The glossy leaves of Tarzan are dark green in color with deep purple colored margins.", "Tarzan just like Marginata can be grown in various forms. It can make a standout accent when used as a tree form.", "As a bush, its leaves would look full and fall less thus making it an excellent centerpiece or as an accent plant to fill up a dull and empty corner.", "Our King is very adaptable to normal or almost adverse conditions, requiring little care. For optimum growth make sure that it is put in an area with indirect light. Browning of leaves is less likely to occur if the plant is put in a high humidity environment.", "When you see too many yellow leaves dropping from the plant, check your watering habits. It would also help your plant to grow well if it feels a little care from you. So, if possible, check the leaves of your Dracaena Tarzan and make sure that they’re dust-free.", "The variety is slowly seeing more production, but takes time to build a large enough stock to produce as many different forms as you see in marginata.", "‘Tricolor’ with its red leaf margins and white band or stripe running down the green leaf has been around for years but never quite caught on in popularity.", "Most likely the white band in the leaves requires more light indoors to maintain a healthy plant. This variety will require more light than regular marginata. Also during the production phase I’ve noticed more brown spots on the leaves of Dracaena “tricolor.”", "‘Colorama’ similar in appearance and growth to `Tricolor’ except you’ll find red and ivory bands in the central section of the leaf.", "Both ‘Tricolor’ and ‘Colorama’ have less chlorophyll than the common green species. They DO NOT grow as fast and require much more light to live indoors.", "If you do not have a very bright area for ‘Tricolor’ or ‘Colorama’ dragon tree varieties do not even attempt them indoors.", "This versatile, easy care and unique looking plant available in so many forms fits into most any indoor area making it easy to see why the Dracaena marginata is a popular and important plant for use indoors. You can find the Dracaena marginata is almost any nursery or garden center.", "Plantcaretoday.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com" ] }, "parsed_md": "Dracaena Marginata Care: Growing The Red Edged Madagascar Dragon Tree\n\nSkip to content\n\nHome » House Plants » Dracaena\n\n# Dracaena Marginata Care: Growing The Red Edged Dracaena\n\nThe Dracaena marginata is a member of the Dracaena family (Asparagaceae), a\nfamily that provides some of the most durable indoor foliage plants used\nindoors in offices building, hotels, and malls but also as an everyday house\nplant.\n\nOf all the Dracaenas, Dracaena marginata is probably the most versatile. Some\nconfuse this Dracena houseplant with a palm which is why you’ll often see\ndracaena palm referenced.\n\nPin\n\nDifferent forms of Dracaena marginata – character, stump, staggered, tree,\ncolorama and dracaena flower\n\nAlthough it may look palm-like as a larger specimen it is in the same family\nas the popular Yucca plant.\n\nTable Of Contents\n\nDracaena Marginata plant goes by many different common names:\n\n * Dracaena marginata\n * Red edged dracaena\n * Madagascar dragon tree Dracaena marginata\n * Dragon blood tree\n * Dragon plant\n * Tree Dracaena plant\n\nAdd to that the marginata also has a few different ‘cultivars’:\n\n * ‘Tarzan’\n * Magenta\n * Tricolor\n * Colorama\n\nThrow in a few forms th versatile popular tropical Dracaena marginata\nhouseplant is grown in:\n\n * Bush\n * Straight cane\n * Staggered cane\n * Tree form\n * Character forms\n\n... And it’s easy to see why the Dracaena is one popular plant for indoor use,\nbut outdoors as well. In general, the Dracaena marginata is rugged and\ncarefree as an indoor plant adding a tropical appearance to any room it\ngraces.\n\nPin\n\nDracaena Marginata Candelabra\n\nWhen Dracaena marginata is planted outdoors in the south Florida landscape in\ndirect sunlight a Dracaena marginata can grow to heights of approximately 15′\nfoot tall.\n\nThe leaves with red to purple stripes running along the edge find themselves\nsitting atop long slender “canes.” As new leaves emerge the oldest mature\nleaves yellow and fall off.\n\nDetails on Yellowing Leaves on Dracaena\n\nWhen Dracaena marginata is grown for indoor use fields of “stock” plants are\nplanted and the growing tips or long thin stem cuttings called “canes” are cut\nand rooted in well-drained soil.\n\nThe rooted plants of the Madagascar dragon tree are planted into a variety of\nforms and grown on for use as a houseplant or for use in commercial\napplications by interiorscapers or plantscapers.\n\nThe Dracaena (all types of Dragon plants) make a great focal point in a room\nand many designers use staggered forms or character forms to create interest.\n\nA small footprint is one big advantage most Dracaenas provide for use as\nindoor plants.\n\nYou can get a tall upright 6′ foot character indoor plant or other different\nand unique looks, which uses very little floor space. Examples below:\n\nPin\n\nDracaena Marginata stump\n\nPin\n\nPotted Dracaena Marginata with bends and curves.\n\nUsing Dracaena marginata canes of various lengths either straight, with bends\nand curves or multiple heads, and planting the canes together allows growers\nto produce fuller plants.\n\nFrom the book “Tropical Foliage Plants Growers Guide“:\n\n> In Hawaii, Dracaena marginata has been called the “money tree” because the\n> first Dracaena marginata planted there were placed around the Bank of\n> Hawaii.\n\nToday, most people refer to Pachira aquatica as the Money Tree plant.\n\n## Dracaena Marginata Care For All ‘Dragon Tree Plant’ Varieties\n\nLike most Dracaenas, Dracaena marginata will give the best results indoors in\nbright yet indirect sunlight. Although bright indirect light is the\npreference, it will handle low light situations, but the green leaves will be\nthinner and darker.\n\nThese potted plants sold as houseplants usually begin their start as tip\ncuttings or cane cuttings. Once rooted and growing they are acclimated to low\nlight conditions where the foliage color becomes a darker green. Beware if you\nplace an acclimated marginata plant in direct sunlight for a period of time\nthe green leaves may get sunburned bleach spots or patches.\n\nPin\n\n### Care Instructions For Watering Your “Red-Edged Dracaena”\n\nWhen growing indoors, I like to use sub-irrigation on Dracaena plants. Self-\nwatering planters like ones from Lechuza deliver water evenly to the soil and\nallow Dracaenas to also dry out evenly between refilling the reservoir.\n\nIf you’re watering from the top allow the soil to dry out a little between\nwaterings. When the surface of the soil is dry to the touch – water the\nDracaena marginata plant thoroughly and allow the excess water to exit through\nthe drainage holes.\n\nRead: How and When To Water Dracaena Plants\n\n### What Temperatures Are Best For Marginata?\n\nThe Dracaena marginata is much like you – enjoying comfortable room\ntemperatures of 75° degrees Fahrenheit, allowing for this top-notch “plant air\ncleaner” to remove pollutants like Formaldehyde from the air.\n\nThe leaves of any Dracaena over time will grab their share of dust. Clean\nthese house plants regularly and remove the dust by wiping the leaves with a\ndamp cloth.\n\nMost plants you buy for the home will have enough plant food in the potting\nmix to last a long time – in general, stay away from fertilizing indoor plants\nbut if you must, use a weak liquid fertilizer at 1/4 to 1/3 strength will do.\n\nFeed Dracaena marginata plants when they are actively putting on new growth\nduring the spring and summer growing season.\n\nIf the plant’s stems become too long and bare, cut them off at the desired\nheight, and new leaves will soon appear.\n\nPin\n\nDragon tree Dracaena marginata used indoors in Alabama hotel lobby.\n\n### Dracaena Marginata Pests Problems?\n\nFortunately, indoors plant disease is a rare problem with the Dracaena family\nas a whole. The biggest problem normally comes from improper watering – too\nmuch or too little causes brown tips and yellow leaves – that’s why I like\nsub-irrigation. The next problem comes from pests like mealy bugs or spider\nmites.\n\nDetails on getting rid of mealybugs on Dracaena.\n\nRoot rot usually finds its way into the Dracaena problem camp when the potting\nsoil is overwatered on a frequent basis or the potting mix does not drain\nquickly enough.\n\nFor most new to houseplant care it’s the overwatering that hurts the plant.\n\nWhen the humidity gets too low like during the winter months leaf tips can\nbrown. This is where a humidifier can help with plant care.\n\nIf your Madagascar Dragon trees suffer from a sudden loss of leaves look for a\nnumber of possible causes:\n\n * Exposure to temperature changes\n * Cool drafts\n * Overwatering or too much water\n * Poor drainage (e.g. sitting in a saucer full of water)\n * Allowing the soil to dry too much\n * Heavy insect infestations\n\nAnother reason to stay away from fertilizing is due to fertilizer burn. Just\nlike a lawn can burn with fertilizer so can a Dracaena. The leaf tips and\nmargins can become yellow or burn from over fertilizing.\n\nDracaenas are also very fluoride sensitive. This often shows up in yellowing\nor brown tips on the leaves.\n\n## Dracaena Marginata Cultivars\n\n‘Tarzan’ ^USPP #15,065\n\n### Dracaena Tarzan New King Of Marginata\n\nPin\n\nDracaena marginata Tarzan looks like the new “King” in the Dracaena Marginata\nworld. Dracaena ‘Tarzan’ holds U.S. Plant Patent #15,065 and was discovered in\n1998 as a single plant by Sunshine Tropical Foliage in South Florida.\n\nPin\n\n‘Tarzan’ grows pretty much like a marginata, but its leaves are distinctively\nwider, longer with a dark purple colored margin.\n\nIn lower light levels ‘Tarzan’ will hold more leaves better (more lower\nleaves) and even grow setting itself apart from the regular marginata.\n\nHere’s a few unique characteristics distinguishing ‘Tarzan’:\n\n * Growth habit – Upright\n * Slender stems mature to a woody trunk\n * Fleshy leaves, glossy dark green in color with dark purple-colored margins\n * Durable with excellent keeping quality with more lower leaves\n * Resistant to pests\n\nThe care for Dracaena ‘Tarzan’ is like most Dracaenas.\n\nDracaenas are woody plants and recognized by most “in the know” as great\nhouseplants, perfect choices for indoor environments, and excellent\nlandscaping plants. The popular Dracaena marginata, has many cultivars loved\nbecause of their foliage, and Dracaena Tarzan is a new favorite.\n\nPin\n\nPin\n\nBlooming Dracaena marginata\n\nThe upright growth habit of Tarzan is very similar to Marginata. But compared\nto Dracaena Marginata, it has longer and wider leaves.\n\nThese fleshy leaves are held much better than Marginata. Each glossy leaf is\nrich green in color with deep purple colored margins. Tarzan has slender stems\nthat mature into woody trunks.\n\nDracaena Tarzan grows well in lower light but prefers bright indirect light.\nIts durability makes it capable for many growers to have Tarzan in many forms\n– shrub or tree. It is pest-resistant and drought tolerant. This plant thrives\nwell indoors and/or outdoors especially in areas or landscapes with full sun\nor shade.\n\n#### Dracaena Tarzan like Marginata\n\nAny King deserves a royal treatment. Fussy and luxurious pampering is needed\nto satisfy his royal highness. But our King of Marginata proves to be a very\neasy to grow plant. Any owner of King of Marginata, or simply called, Dracaena\nTarzan does not have to fuss very much over this plant.\n\nTarzan is a distinct cultivar of Dracaena marginata that grows very similar to\nthe Dracaena marginata. But unlike Marginata, Tarzan has upright growth habit\nwith slender stems that give support to the plant’s linear and fleshy leaves.\nThe glossy leaves of Tarzan are dark green in color with deep purple colored\nmargins.\n\nPin\n\nTarzan just like Marginata can be grown in various forms. It can make a\nstandout accent when used as a tree form.\n\nAs a bush, its leaves would look full and fall less thus making it an\nexcellent centerpiece or as an accent plant to fill up a dull and empty\ncorner.\n\nOur King is very adaptable to normal or almost adverse conditions, requiring\nlittle care. For optimum growth make sure that it is put in an area with\nindirect light. Browning of leaves is less likely to occur if the plant is put\nin a high humidity environment.\n\nWhen you see too many yellow leaves dropping from the plant, check your\nwatering habits. It would also help your plant to grow well if it feels a\nlittle care from you. So, if possible, check the leaves of your Dracaena\nTarzan and make sure that they’re dust-free.\n\nHail to the new ‘King of Dracaena Marginata’\n\n### Dracaena Magenta\n\nPin\n\nThe ‘Magenta’ cultivar gets its name from the almost burgundy or magenta\nfoliage color down the leaf edge.\n\nThe variety is slowly seeing more production, but takes time to build a large\nenough stock to produce as many different forms as you see in marginata.\n\n‘Magenta’ in my opinion has a ‘softer’ look than the regular marginata\nvariety.\n\nAfter ‘Tarzan’, ‘Magenta’ would be my second choice.\n\n### Dracaena Marginata Tricolor\n\n‘Tricolor’ with its red leaf margins and white band or stripe running down the\ngreen leaf has been around for years but never quite caught on in popularity.\n\nMost likely the white band in the leaves requires more light indoors to\nmaintain a healthy plant. This variety will require more light than regular\nmarginata. Also during the production phase I’ve noticed more brown spots on\nthe leaves of Dracaena “tricolor.”\n\nPin\n\nClose Up of Dracaena marginata tricolor leaves\n\n### Dragon Tree Dracaena Marginata Colorama\n\n‘Colorama’ similar in appearance and growth to `Tricolor’ except you’ll find\nred and ivory bands in the central section of the leaf.\n\nBoth ‘Tricolor’ and ‘Colorama’ have less chlorophyll than the common green\nspecies. They DO NOT grow as fast and require much more light to live indoors.\n\nIf you do not have a very bright area for ‘Tricolor’ or ‘Colorama’ dragon tree\nvarieties do not even attempt them indoors.\n\nThis versatile, easy care and unique looking plant available in so many forms\nfits into most any indoor area making it easy to see why the Dracaena\nmarginata is a popular and important plant for use indoors. You can find the\nDracaena marginata is almost any nursery or garden center.\n\n## Other Dracaena Species Grown For Use Indoors:\n\n * Dracaena Arborea\n * Dracaena Fragrans – Corn Plant\n * Dracaena massangeana cane\n * Dracaena sanderiana – “Lucky bamboo”\n * Dracaena deremensis “warneckii” – white with yellow stripes\n * Dracaena deremensis “Janet Craig” – all green\n * Dracaena reflexa\n * Dracaena surculosa – grown mainly for dish gardens\n\nRead our article on available Dracaena types.\n\nNOTE: Dracaena Draco the ‘dragon’s blood’ is grown as a landscape plant.\n\n1.7kPinterestFacebookTwitter\n\n1.7k\n\nSHARES\n\n## Popular Posts\n\n * 8 Tomato Plant Growing Mistakes\n * String of Turtles Care \| Growing Peperomia Prostrata\n * What Are The Best Plants For A North Facing Window?\n * Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants?\n * How To Care For Tradescantia Nanouk\n * Mandevilla Care: Growing The Mandevilla Trellis Vine\n * Growing The Sansevieria Moonshine Snake Plant\n\n## Service\n\n * Contact\n * About Us\n * Medical Disclaimer\n * Affiliate Disclosure\n\n## Amazon Associates Program\n\nPlantcaretoday.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates\nProgram, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for\nsites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com\n\n## Follow Us on Social\n\nCategories\n\n© 2021 · plantcaretoday.com · Privacy Policy\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://plantandflowerinfo.com:80/dracaena-marginata/dracaena_marginata", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20181124080910/http://plantandflowerinfo.com:80/dracaena-marginata/dracaena_marginata", "parsed_text": { "title": "Plant Care for Dracaena Marginata", "passages": [ "There are many members of the Dracaena plant family and the Dracaena marginata has always been one of my personal favorites when it comes to choosing a Dracaena plant.", "The first large indoor house plant that I owned was a beautiful Dracaena Marginata. About 6 feet tall, it was a plant I cared for at the Xerox Research Center in Palo Alto, California. Not quite up to par for my customers, it was being replaced with a new Dracaena marginata plant. My contact at Xerox told me that I could have the old Marginata plant if I wanted it. So began my soon to be extensive houseplant collection!", "Marginata is grown in a variety of forms including the tip, bush, staggered, character and standard. You can also find them with a braided trunk.", "A versatile plant, the Dracaena Marginata plant can be anywhere from one foot tall to twenty feet tall. However, it would be uncommon to find them at heights over 6-8 feet tall except in interior landscapes or a tropical rainforest.", "Other common Dracaena houseplants you may like to own are the Dracaena warneckii, Dracaena massangeana and the Dracaena 'Janet Craig'. All of these Dracaena plants make great additions to any home and require minimal care.", "I would be happy to answer any house plant care questions as I can. Free of charge, no sign-ups or registration required!", "You can send a houseplant care question but before you do, please finish reading this page, this information on care and watering your indoor house plants, how to help keep your indoor house plant's root system healthy and lighting for your house plants. These are most important for your house plant's health and this is some of the information I will refer you to if you send an email. Please visit the contact page to do so.", "If you have a Dracaena Marginata in a fairly large size, it would be a good idea to check the soil with a soil probe before you water your plant. See below for more information on watering your Marginata and check out the pages on watering indoor house plants and lighting and houseplants.", "In lower to medium light, water Dracaena marginata when the potting soil has dried almost to the bottom. For a Marginata in bright light, allow the potting media to dry down 3/4 of the way and then water thoroughly. Please see section on watering indoor house plants and the section on light needs for plants indoor as these are the two things that will make the biggest difference in the health of your house plants.", "Be careful watering Marginata as they are very prone to root problems if growing media is kept too wet. Some signs of over watering may be yellowing leaf tips, root rot and pale new growth with dark tips. The canes can develop rot and will become mushy and start to smell bad. More to the dry side is better but don't be extreme either. The first sign of under watering will be a slight drooping of the leaves.", "Do not let the soil dry out completely as your Marginata will wilt. Once this happens it will take your Dracaena Marginata a long time to recover. For the most part, Marginata is a beautiful easy care house plant.", "Marginata does best in bright, indirect light but with care can be maintained in lower or higher lighting. Prone to root rot if overwatered, especially in lower light, Dracaena Marginata will gradually become weak and leggy if the light is too low.", "Remove lower leaves as they yellow and trim brown tips as needed. Most new plants will slowly shed old foliage when moved to a new and different environment. A Dracaena Marginata grown in high light will have stiff, thick leaves. In lower light, these will gradually be replaced by thinner, more graceful arching foliage. Given the proper care, your Dracaena Marginata should acclimate and become a beautiful, trouble free plant.", "Keep your Marginata plant's foliage clean and initially keep an eye out for insect problems. Mites, mealy bug, thrips and scale can sometimes be a problem but a good wash down with soapy water should be sufficient to control these pests. I like to add a few drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to my mixture of water and mild dish soap. I use this to clean my plants as a part of regular plant care.", "Spider mites (and other types of mites) can be a problem with new Marginata plants. Those plants grown in hot, high light are most susceptible to spider mites. Check bottom of leaves regularly and if you see a problem, give your plant a good wash down with water or detergent and water. It is a good idea to give a new Marginata this type of shower as a precaution. If you notice a problem, treat immediately as mites can and will damage your plant.", "You should always plant your marginata (and other indoor plants) into a container with good drainage. It is always best to leave your plants in a nursery pot with drainage holes at the bottom. Then set that into the pretty container you purchased for your home. Make sure you size properly as there should be an inch or two of room between the decorative container and the nursery pot. This will provide adequate air circulation to your Dracaena plant's root system.", "Thanks for visiting and come back soon as plant care information, pictures and more are being added all of the time. I hope that your indoor tropical Dracaena plants and all of your plants and flowers are happy, green and growing because that is why I started this indoor plant care website, PlantAndFlowerInfo.com.", "If you have indoor house plant questions you can send a house plant care question or visit the PlantAndFlowerInfo blog for interior plant questions and answers, to post your own comment or questions or share some of your indoor plant wisdom with others. Visit the PlantAndFlowerInfo.com Facebook Page or Google+ Page, also great places to post comments and questions! 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About 6 feet tall, it was a plant I cared for at the Xerox Research\nCenter in Palo Alto, California. Not quite up to par for my customers, it was\nbeing replaced with a new Dracaena marginata plant. My contact at Xerox told\nme that I could have the old Marginata plant if I wanted it. So began my soon\nto be extensive houseplant collection! \n \n---\|--- \n \nMarginata is grown in a variety of forms including the tip, bush, staggered,\ncharacter and standard. You can also find them with a braided trunk.\n\nA versatile plant, the Dracaena Marginata plant can be anywhere from one foot\ntall to twenty feet tall. However, it would be uncommon to find them at\nheights over 6-8 feet tall except in interior landscapes or a tropical\nrainforest.\n\nOther common Dracaena houseplants you may like to own are the Dracaena\nwarneckii, Dracaena massangeana and the Dracaena 'Janet Craig'. All of these\nDracaena plants make great additions to any home and require minimal care.\n\n### Dracaena Marginata Care Questions?\n\nI would be happy to answer any house plant care questions as I can. Free of\ncharge, no sign-ups or registration required!\n\nYou can send a houseplant care question but before you do, please finish\nreading this page, this information on care and watering your indoor house\nplants, how to help keep your indoor house plant's root system healthy and\nlighting for your house plants. These are most important for your house\nplant's health and this is some of the information I will refer you to if you\nsend an email. Please visit the contact page to do so.\n\nIf you have a Dracaena Marginata in a fairly large size, it would be a good\nidea to check the soil with a soil probe before you water your plant. See\nbelow for more information on watering your Marginata and check out the pages\non watering indoor house plants and lighting and houseplants. \n \n--- \n \nRemember that every plant and its environment are unique and care for each\nwill vary.\n\n### Dracaena Marginata Plant Care How To Water\n\nIn lower to medium light, water Dracaena marginata when the potting soil has\ndried almost to the bottom. For a Marginata in bright light, allow the potting\nmedia to dry down 3/4 of the way and then water thoroughly. Please see section\non watering indoor house plants and the section on light needs for plants\nindoor as these are the two things that will make the biggest difference in\nthe health of your house plants.\n\nBe careful watering Marginata as they are very prone to root problems if\ngrowing media is kept too wet. Some signs of over watering may be yellowing\nleaf tips, root rot and pale new growth with dark tips. The canes can develop\nrot and will become mushy and start to smell bad. More to the dry side is\nbetter but don't be extreme either. The first sign of under watering will be a\nslight drooping of the leaves.\n\nDo not let the soil dry out completely as your Marginata will wilt. Once this\nhappens it will take your Dracaena Marginata a long time to recover. For the\nmost part, Marginata is a beautiful easy care house plant.\n\n### Marginata Plant Care Other Care Tips\n\nMarginata does best in bright, indirect light but with care can be maintained\nin lower or higher lighting. Prone to root rot if overwatered, especially in\nlower light, Dracaena Marginata will gradually become weak and leggy if the\nlight is too low.\n\nRemove lower leaves as they yellow and trim brown tips as needed. Most new\nplants will slowly shed old foliage when moved to a new and different\nenvironment. A Dracaena Marginata grown in high light will have stiff, thick\nleaves. In lower light, these will gradually be replaced by thinner, more\ngraceful arching foliage. Given the proper care, your Dracaena Marginata\nshould acclimate and become a beautiful, trouble free plant.\n\nKeep your Marginata plant's foliage clean and initially keep an eye out for\ninsect problems. Mites, mealy bug, thrips and scale can sometimes be a problem\nbut a good wash down with soapy water should be sufficient to control these\npests. I like to add a few drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to my mixture of\nwater and mild dish soap. I use this to clean my plants as a part of regular\nplant care.\n\nSpider mites (and other types of mites) can be a problem with new Marginata\nplants. Those plants grown in hot, high light are most susceptible to spider\nmites. Check bottom of leaves regularly and if you see a problem, give your\nplant a good wash down with water or detergent and water. It is a good idea to\ngive a new Marginata this type of shower as a precaution. If you notice a\nproblem, treat immediately as mites can and will damage your plant.\n\nYou should always plant your marginata (and other indoor plants) into a\ncontainer with good drainage. It is always best to leave your plants in a\nnursery pot with drainage holes at the bottom. Then set that into the pretty\ncontainer you purchased for your home. Make sure you size properly as there\nshould be an inch or two of room between the decorative container and the\nnursery pot. This will provide adequate air circulation to your Dracaena\nplant's root system.\n\nThanks for visiting and come back soon as plant care information, pictures and\nmore are being added all of the time. I hope that your indoor tropical\nDracaena plants and all of your plants and flowers are happy, green and\ngrowing because that is why I started this indoor plant care website,\nPlantAndFlowerInfo.com. \n \n--- \n \nIf you have indoor house plant questions you can send a house plant care\nquestion or visit the PlantAndFlowerInfo blog for interior plant questions and\nanswers, to post your own comment or questions or share some of your indoor\nplant wisdom with others. Visit the PlantAndFlowerInfo.com Facebook Page or\nGoogle+ Page, also great places to post comments and questions! Thanks\nagain...\n\nRelated links: Watering Indoor Plants Lighting Indoor Plants Best House Plants\nPlant Pictures PlantAndFlowerInfo blog\n\nGarden Calendars Flowers & Plants \n \nHome Plant Questions & Answers Contact Links SiteMap Privacy \| Disclosures\n©Copyright Content/Images 2012-2018 \| PlantAndFlowerInfo.com \| All Rights\nReserved\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.joyusgarden.com/dracaena-marginata-cuttings/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201111174643/https://www.joyusgarden.com/dracaena-marginata-cuttings/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Keep Your Dracaena Marginata Cuttings Healthy", "passages": [ "This plant is commonly known as Madagascar Dragon Tree, Dragon Tree or Red Edge Dracaena. Dracaena marginatas are extremely popular houseplants and rightfully so. They’re spiky, a bit edgy, fit in beautifully with modern, Asian or bohemian decor but sometimes they get a bit out of hand.", "I inherited a Dracaena marginata “Tricolor” from the previous homeowner which needed to be pruned back before I transplant and bring it in for the winter. I’m sharing with you a few things to keep in mind when rooting the cuttings.", "The long stems, which are called canes, reach and twist towards the light. Their normal growth habit is for the canes to become very long over time.", "As this happens, they shed the lower leaves which turn yellow then brown and fall off. If the plant isn’t getting enough light then the canes become thin and leggy and the foliage has a droop to it. You can prune those canes down and take cuttings because Dracaena marginatas respond very well to this.", "If you’ve taken long cuttings, eventually you’ll see quite a few yellow leaves will appear at the base of the foliage head. No need to worry, this is normal. Just remove those leaves & recut the stems if necessary.", "These are some of my Dracaena marginata cuttings before I cleaned off the yellow leaves & recut them the canes.", "Fill your vase or jar 1/4 to 1/3 with water. You don’t want the level any higher than that because the roots will emerge too high up on the stem. Also, the stems will be more prone to rot if the vessel is completely full.", "If you need to recut the canes, then make sure your pruners are clean & sharp. I always take my cuttings at an angle because that’s the way I was taught – it lessens the chance of infection.", "The Dracaena marginata canes can be twisted, straight, long or short. The growers train them into some pretty crazy shapes and forms. I had a candelabra form (which I gave to a friend before I moved) which you can see here. I usually cut my taller Dracaena marginata back every 2 years or so and you probably will need to do so to.", "And you’ll see that roots emerge from the base of the canes in no time. You can enjoy the cuttings in a beautiful vessel as I’m enjoying my “cutting arrangements” in my kitchen and dining room. When it comes time to transplant the mother plant, I’ll put a couple of these cuttings at the base. The other cuttings are all going to a friend. I’m spreading the Dracanea marginata love!", "This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our policies here. Your cost for the products will be no higher but Joy Us garden receives a small commission. Thank you for helping us spread the word & make the world a more beautiful place!", "wow you make it so easy , i got dracina from a friend and its good but only has one stalk and i cant figgure out how to get a baby to grow from it but now i will try what i saw on your video .i thank you for your sharing your passion of plants like i do i prefer perrenials but have learned how too grow them as a house plant i love them all .... sincerely Jennifer payne", "Hi Jennifer – We all have our taste in plants & it’s good we all don’t like exactly the same thing! I too love growing perennials & lots of houseplants help to make my house a home. Plants are a passion for me & I’m happy to share that. Nell", "Thank you for the tips! My Christina Marginata has become quite gangly and doesn’t look as good as it used to. I think I’m going to give it a little pruning following your advice. Hope it gets back in shape soon. Wish me luck 🙂", "Hi Bipasha – Dracaena marginatas get leggy over time when grown as houseplants. They root very easily so you should have no problem. Nevertheless, sending luck your way! Nell", "Hi, I’ve been searching around for the best way to cut back my Dracaena Massangeana (corn plant) which has one long stem (a one shoot from a short woody bottom part) which grew full of leaves and that now have reached the ceiling, healthy and green. I’m afraid though it is time to cut it back so that it doesn’t get crashed and curved while touching the ceiling. Could you advise me if the method you describe here, a diagonal cut, placing the cut parts in water, will help them root, and the bottom part to sprout new leaves on the side? The important parts that I would like to focus on is that I would like to maintain leaves on the top part and while it’s rooting and the bottom part that I would like it to sprout new leaves again (of course I will try to root the middle part as well). Also another question is that, since it’s already touching the ceiling, is the time of the year now, with mild temperatures for another couple of months where I live, be alright for the rooting of the top part and the sprouting of the bottom part? I would very much appreciate any advise you may have for me.", "Hi Maria – A mature Dr. mass. with a good-sized cane propagates very well using the air layering method. You can give that a try if you’re comfortable with it. Otherwise, you can root the cane in soil, keeping the soil fairly moist. I like to take diagonal cuts because I was told it lessens the chances of infection. And yes, you want to do any propagating soon before the winter months set in. Nell", "Hi – I have a Dracaena Massangeana growing in a large pot outdoors in the Middle East where it is extremely hot most of the year. It looks really healthy but is about 2m high. If I cut the top portion off the stem and leave the roots, how long will they take to grow back – Will they grow back? Thanks", "Hi Sharon – I’m not sure if you mean you’re cutting the cane partially or all the way back. New heads will sprout off those canes so it’s good to leave at least a foot. And yes, they will grow back. Nell", "Hey! Just wanted to mention that cuttings are cut at an angle to increase surface area and water uptake... Has nothing to do with bacteria 😉", "Just so you know, The Dracaena Marginata is (mildly) toxic to cats so donät let them chew on the plant.", "Oh yes Michael, I know that but thank you for pointing it out. I’ve done a blog post on that subject & all Dracaenas are considered toxic to both dogs & cats. Fortunately, my kitties don’t eat any of my houseplants. Nell", "I have two major tall dracaenas that I inherited 20 years ago. They live outdoors in big pots. One has a 10 ft. tall cane that is growing up into the eave of my house. The other plant towers up about 12 feet. Should I wait until spring before I do the cuttings? The plants are very healthy but the weather has been cold. I am in Houston with some chilly days ahead – not necessarily freezing, but in the 40s at night.", "Hi Sharon – Oh yes, definitely wait until the weather warms to take those cuttings. Very end of winter/early spring should be fine just as long as the evening temps are above 55 degrees. Nell", "Hi Nell, and I’m back since my last posting last Autumn. I had made the diagonal cut on the Dracaena Massangeana, doing all step by step. The plant is doing well, even though the top part is touching the ceiling and the top leaves obviously not having room to grow and not getting proper light, and the plant is just way outgrowing it’s pot. It is not showing signs of rooting yet at the diagonal cut. In Japan where I live, we are at the end of a cold winter and Spring is around the corner. I consider that the reason it hasn’t rooted yet it was because it was Autumn when I made the cut and the plant was just not going to root in Autumn and Winter and that perhaps I should wait until Spring settles in, around April and see if there are any signs of rooting and if not then to make a clear cut.", "Do you think it is still possible it will root at the diagonal cut I made? I have read that the diagonal cut works well for the Dracaena, so what do you also think the reason may be for not rooting during this time? And is there anything I can check about the cut? (The moss around the cut is still moist and wrapped in clear plastic, but did have a look inside and no signs of rooting).", "Thanks for any advice you may have for me. It has grown so incredible well, but there is no more room for it to grow being crushed onto the ceiling, and the size of the plant at this point is very disproportional to the size of the pot (I replanted it one and a half year ago, but can not go into a bigger pot at this point since it reached the ceiling).", "Hi Janie again, I realized that I did not specify in this posting that the method I used was the air layering, connecting back to my earlier comment that I see here above, dated September 8, 2017. This is the method I used and referring to here–I made a small diagonal cut on the stem, inserted a piece of plastic material and wrapped it with moist moss. I had done that sometime after we were in touch in September following step by step the air layering method.", "I am considering whether it was really because the plant was just not going to root in Autumn/winter and that is the reason it has not shown any signs yet. Spring is just beginning here in Japan where I live. How much into Spring do you think I should wait before finally making a clear cut and placing the cutting in water for rooting? Should I do anything more about the air layering cut to help it root?", "Hi, I’m trying to root my dracaena marginata cuttings in water following your how-to steps. It’s been 11 days since I cut them and put them in the water. There are no signs of roots and I noticed about 5 days ago that the cut part of the stems are getting mushy. I’m not sure what I did wrong or what went wrong. I followed your instructions and tips. Is this common..? Should I re- cut the stems and start over?", "[...] has never gotten any. Like all dracaenas, Lucky Bamboo is subject to an infestation of spider mites, especially in the fall &/or winter [...]", "Hi, I’m Nell, and this is where I celebrate all things garden and share my passion for plants, flowers and the great outdoors. Oh, I love to create so you’ll find a bit of that in the mix along with lots of videos too. I’m tickled pink to have you here!" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Keep Your Dracaena Marginata Cuttings Healthy\n\n * Skip to primary navigation\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n\nJoy Us Garden \| Care, Propagation, and Pruning\n\nBlog, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplants, Propagation ·\n09/15/2016\n\n# Dracaena Marginata Cuttings Root Easily In Water: Here’s How To Keep Them\nHealthy\n\nThis plant is commonly known as Madagascar Dragon Tree, Dragon Tree or Red\nEdge Dracaena. Dracaena marginatas are extremely popular houseplants and\nrightfully so. They’re spiky, a bit edgy, fit in beautifully with modern,\nAsian or bohemian decor but sometimes they get a bit out of hand.\n\nI inherited a Dracaena marginata “Tricolor” from the previous homeowner which\nneeded to be pruned back before I transplant and bring it in for the winter.\nI’m sharing with you a few things to keep in mind when rooting the cuttings.\n\n## Dracaena Marginata Propagation\n\nDracaena marginata cuttings are very easy to propagate in water.\n\nThe long stems, which are called canes, reach and twist towards the light.\nTheir normal growth habit is for the canes to become very long over time.\n\nAs this happens, they shed the lower leaves which turn yellow then brown and\nfall off. If the plant isn’t getting enough light then the canes become thin\nand leggy and the foliage has a droop to it. You can prune those canes down\nand take cuttings because Dracaena marginatas respond very well to this.\n\n### Tips on Rooting Dracaena Marginata Cuttings\n\nIf you’ve taken long cuttings, eventually you’ll see quite a few yellow leaves\nwill appear at the base of the foliage head. No need to worry, this is normal.\nJust remove those leaves & recut the stems if necessary.\n\nThese are some of my Dracaena marginata cuttings before I cleaned off the\nyellow leaves & recut them the canes.\n\n### Watering\n\nMake sure you change the water every 5-7 days.\n\nYou don’t water bacteria to build up in the water.\n\nFill your vase or jar 1/4 to 1/3 with water. You don’t want the level any\nhigher than that because the roots will emerge too high up on the stem. Also,\nthe stems will be more prone to rot if the vessel is completely full.\n\n#### Bright Light\n\nKeep your Dracaena marginata cuttings in bright light.\n\nLow light isn’t good and neither is the direct hot sun. In that case, your\ncuttings will burn.\n\n#### Pruning\n\nIf you need to recut the canes, then make sure your pruners are clean & sharp.\nI always take my cuttings at an angle because that’s the way I was taught – it\nlessens the chance of infection.\n\nRoots started emerging from the bottom of the canes after 10 days or so.\n\nThe Dracaena marginata canes can be twisted, straight, long or short. The\ngrowers train them into some pretty crazy shapes and forms. I had a candelabra\nform (which I gave to a friend before I moved) which you can see here. I\nusually cut my taller Dracaena marginata back every 2 years or so and you\nprobably will need to do so to.\n\nThis is my sweet kitty Riley. Oscar, his tuxedo wearing companion, can be seen\nin the lead photo.\n\nAnd you’ll see that roots emerge from the base of the canes in no time. You\ncan enjoy the cuttings in a beautiful vessel as I’m enjoying my “cutting\narrangements” in my kitchen and dining room. When it comes time to transplant\nthe mother plant, I’ll put a couple of these cuttings at the base. The other\ncuttings are all going to a friend. I’m spreading the Dracanea marginata love!\n\nHappy indoor gardening,\n\nDid you enjoy this guide? You may also enjoy these gardening tips!\n\n * Jade Plant Care\n * Aloe Vera Plant Care\n * Repotting Portulacaria Afra (Elephant Bush)\n * How to Plant and Water Succulents In Pots Without Drain Holes\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links. You can read our policies here. Your\ncost for the products will be no higher but Joy Us garden receives a small\ncommission. Thank you for helping us spread the word & make the world a more\nbeautiful place!\n\nPrevious Post: « Weekend Musings\n\nNext Post: Pruning A Dracaena Marginata »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Jennifer Payne says\n\n08/11/2017 at 6:38 am\n\nwow you make it so easy , i got dracina from a friend and its good but only\nhas one stalk and i cant figgure out how to get a baby to grow from it but now\ni will try what i saw on your video .i thank you for your sharing your passion\nof plants like i do i prefer perrenials but have learned how too grow them as\na house plant i love them all .... sincerely Jennifer payne\n\n 2. Nell says\n\n08/15/2017 at 8:43 am\n\nHi Jennifer – We all have our taste in plants & it’s good we all don’t like\nexactly the same thing! I too love growing perennials & lots of houseplants\nhelp to make my house a home. Plants are a passion for me & I’m happy to share\nthat. Nell\n\n 3. Bipasha says\n\n09/03/2017 at 9:11 am\n\nhi Nell,\n\nThank you for the tips! My Christina Marginata has become quite gangly and\ndoesn’t look as good as it used to. I think I’m going to give it a little\npruning following your advice. Hope it gets back in shape soon. Wish me luck 🙂\n\n//Bipasha https://sunnydistrict.wordpress.com/\n\n 4. Nell says\n\n09/05/2017 at 1:21 pm\n\nHi Bipasha – Dracaena marginatas get leggy over time when grown as\nhouseplants. They root very easily so you should have no problem.\nNevertheless, sending luck your way! Nell\n\n 5. Maria says\n\n09/08/2017 at 10:30 pm\n\nHi, I’ve been searching around for the best way to cut back my Dracaena\nMassangeana (corn plant) which has one long stem (a one shoot from a short\nwoody bottom part) which grew full of leaves and that now have reached the\nceiling, healthy and green. I’m afraid though it is time to cut it back so\nthat it doesn’t get crashed and curved while touching the ceiling. Could you\nadvise me if the method you describe here, a diagonal cut, placing the cut\nparts in water, will help them root, and the bottom part to sprout new leaves\non the side? The important parts that I would like to focus on is that I would\nlike to maintain leaves on the top part and while it’s rooting and the bottom\npart that I would like it to sprout new leaves again (of course I will try to\nroot the middle part as well). Also another question is that, since it’s\nalready touching the ceiling, is the time of the year now, with mild\ntemperatures for another couple of months where I live, be alright for the\nrooting of the top part and the sprouting of the bottom part? I would very\nmuch appreciate any advise you may have for me.\n\n 6. Nell says\n\n09/11/2017 at 2:30 pm\n\nHi Maria – A mature Dr. mass. with a good-sized cane propagates very well\nusing the air layering method. You can give that a try if you’re comfortable\nwith it. Otherwise, you can root the cane in soil, keeping the soil fairly\nmoist. I like to take diagonal cuts because I was told it lessens the chances\nof infection. And yes, you want to do any propagating soon before the winter\nmonths set in. Nell\n\n 7. Sharon says\n\n11/30/2017 at 12:06 am\n\nHi – I have a Dracaena Massangeana growing in a large pot outdoors in the\nMiddle East where it is extremely hot most of the year. It looks really\nhealthy but is about 2m high. If I cut the top portion off the stem and leave\nthe roots, how long will they take to grow back – Will they grow back? Thanks\n\n 8. Nell says\n\n12/11/2017 at 11:10 am\n\nHi Sharon – I’m not sure if you mean you’re cutting the cane partially or all\nthe way back. New heads will sprout off those canes so it’s good to leave at\nleast a foot. And yes, they will grow back. Nell\n\n 9. Kristina says\n\n12/12/2017 at 11:33 am\n\nHey! Just wanted to mention that cuttings are cut at an angle to increase\nsurface area and water uptake... Has nothing to do with bacteria 😉\n\n 10. Michael says\n\n12/16/2017 at 3:38 am\n\nJust so you know, The Dracaena Marginata is (mildly) toxic to cats so donät\nlet them chew on the plant.\n\nMore info at ASPCA: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-\ncontrol/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/madagascar-dragon-tree\n\n 11. Nell says\n\n12/17/2017 at 8:01 am\n\nThanks Kristina! I was told it was for better root formation & to reduce\nchance of infection. Nell\n\n 12. Nell says\n\n12/17/2017 at 8:09 am\n\nOh yes Michael, I know that but thank you for pointing it out. I’ve done a\nblog post on that subject & all Dracaenas are considered toxic to both dogs &\ncats. Fortunately, my kitties don’t eat any of my houseplants. Nell\n\n 13. Sharon says\n\n01/05/2018 at 5:30 pm\n\nI have two major tall dracaenas that I inherited 20 years ago. They live\noutdoors in big pots. One has a 10 ft. tall cane that is growing up into the\neave of my house. The other plant towers up about 12 feet. Should I wait until\nspring before I do the cuttings? The plants are very healthy but the weather\nhas been cold. I am in Houston with some chilly days ahead – not necessarily\nfreezing, but in the 40s at night.\n\n 14. Nell says\n\n01/08/2018 at 11:22 am\n\nHi Sharon – Oh yes, definitely wait until the weather warms to take those\ncuttings. Very end of winter/early spring should be fine just as long as the\nevening temps are above 55 degrees. Nell\n\n 15. Maria says\n\n02/27/2018 at 5:04 pm\n\nHi Nell, and I’m back since my last posting last Autumn. I had made the\ndiagonal cut on the Dracaena Massangeana, doing all step by step. The plant is\ndoing well, even though the top part is touching the ceiling and the top\nleaves obviously not having room to grow and not getting proper light, and the\nplant is just way outgrowing it’s pot. It is not showing signs of rooting yet\nat the diagonal cut. In Japan where I live, we are at the end of a cold winter\nand Spring is around the corner. I consider that the reason it hasn’t rooted\nyet it was because it was Autumn when I made the cut and the plant was just\nnot going to root in Autumn and Winter and that perhaps I should wait until\nSpring settles in, around April and see if there are any signs of rooting and\nif not then to make a clear cut.\n\nDo you think it is still possible it will root at the diagonal cut I made? I\nhave read that the diagonal cut works well for the Dracaena, so what do you\nalso think the reason may be for not rooting during this time? And is there\nanything I can check about the cut? (The moss around the cut is still moist\nand wrapped in clear plastic, but did have a look inside and no signs of\nrooting).\n\nThanks for any advice you may have for me. It has grown so incredible well,\nbut there is no more room for it to grow being crushed onto the ceiling, and\nthe size of the plant at this point is very disproportional to the size of the\npot (I replanted it one and a half year ago, but can not go into a bigger pot\nat this point since it reached the ceiling).\n\n 16. Maria says\n\n02/28/2018 at 6:28 pm\n\nHi Janie again, I realized that I did not specify in this posting that the\nmethod I used was the air layering, connecting back to my earlier comment that\nI see here above, dated September 8, 2017. This is the method I used and\nreferring to here–I made a small diagonal cut on the stem, inserted a piece of\nplastic material and wrapped it with moist moss. I had done that sometime\nafter we were in touch in September following step by step the air layering\nmethod.\n\nI am considering whether it was really because the plant was just not going to\nroot in Autumn/winter and that is the reason it has not shown any signs yet.\nSpring is just beginning here in Japan where I live. How much into Spring do\nyou think I should wait before finally making a clear cut and placing the\ncutting in water for rooting? Should I do anything more about the air layering\ncut to help it root?\n\nAgain, thanks for any imput.\n\n 17. Shannan says\n\n06/20/2018 at 9:28 pm\n\nHi, I’m trying to root my dracaena marginata cuttings in water following your\nhow-to steps. It’s been 11 days since I cut them and put them in the water.\nThere are no signs of roots and I noticed about 5 days ago that the cut part\nof the stems are getting mushy. I’m not sure what I did wrong or what went\nwrong. I followed your instructions and tips. Is this common..? Should I re-\ncut the stems and start over?\n\nAlso, how long does it normally take for the original plant to start growing a\nnew top/leaves?\n\nThanks, Shannan\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. Lucky Bamboo Care Tips: A Houseplant That Grows In Water says:\n\n08/12/2020 at 2:46 pm\n\n[...] has never gotten any. Like all dracaenas, Lucky Bamboo is subject to an\ninfestation of spider mites, especially in the fall &/or winter [...]\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\n * Gardening 101\n * Succulents\n * Container Gardening\n * Bromeliads\n * Houseplants\n * DIY\n * How To’s\n\n### Hi, I’m Nell!\n\nHi, I’m Nell, and this is where I celebrate all things garden and share my\npassion for plants, flowers and the great outdoors. Oh, I love to create so\nyou’ll find a bit of that in the mix along with lots of videos too. I’m\ntickled pink to have you here!\n\n### Books\n\n© 2020 Joy Us Garden \| Care, Propagation, and Pruning About \| Contact \|\nPRIVACY POLICY Design By Viva la Violet\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.ourhouseplants.com/plants/dracaena-marginata", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210410221551/https://www.ourhouseplants.com/plants/dracaena-marginata", "parsed_text": { "title": "Dracaena Marginata (Madagascar Dragon Tree) Guide", "passages": [ "The Madagascar Dragon Tree or Dracaena Marginata is just one of the many beautiful houseplants belonging to the Dracaena Group.", "The common name \"Madagascar Dragon Tree\" is a combination of its native origin, \"Madagascar\" and its famous cousin Dracaena Draco (meaning Dragon). A plant that's well known for its tendency to ooze red blood like resin when cut or damaged, giving it an \"alive\" quality.", "There is also an old legend that once a hundred-headed dragon was killed and where it's red blood flowed, hundreds of Trees grew which locals at the time called Dragon Trees.", "Before you go cutting your Dragon Tree looking for this mysterious blood, only D. Draco has the red resin whereas the common houseplant D. Marginata doesn't.", "The growth pattern is also an advantage because D. Marginata tends to remain quite slender and tall even after many years of growth and still looks great even when it's reaching its maximum indoor height. The stems are stiff and sturdy so it can also fully support itself without any help from you.", "Arguably this is one of the cheapest houseplants to buy and easiest to look after. Another perk is that the Dragon Tree will clean the air and is especially adept at filtering out xylene and trichloroethylene.", "Finally, it also gives you a reasonable variety to choose from in terms of looks. It comes in four main cultivars and varieties, which are as follows.", "The original Dragon tree. The leaves have a narrow red-purple like banding along the edges, with the central parts being a darker green (top picture).", "Tricolor is the same as the original Marginata except it has three colours in its leaves. A band of yellow separates the light green from the edged red stripes, producing an overall greenish-gold effect (middle picture).", "This is the most modern cultivar, with the same growth pattern as the original (although perhaps a little slower) with the difference between the two being seen once more in the leaves. It mirrors the tricolor with the three colours on the leaves, except the red bands on the outside edges are much more prominent, creating an overall reddish or pinkish look (bottom picture).", "The leaves are the same colour as the original D. Marginata but they're quite a bit tougher, wider and slightly thicker. At the very top of each stem or cane, the leaves are laid out by the plant in an almost spiky ball shape (to us they look like the end of a Dragon's tail!).", "New leaves emerge from the crown and initially point upwards. As they grow and are gradually replaced by newer leaves, the older leaves start pointing sideways, before reaching full maturity and finishing off by pointing downwards. These downward facing leaves then yellow up and drop off, in this way the canes get longer and longer and the \"balls\" are able to \"travel\" upwards.", "While it's a unique and interesting looking houseplant, 'tarzan' unfortunately tends to be more expensive to buy which has negatively impacted its availability in shops. So if you like this variety then be prepared to spend some time searching for it.", "Whichever variety or cultivar you have, the care requirements are the same and we're going to go over these now for you.", "Light shade is best for your Dragon Tree plant. Sitting on a North facing window ledge, close to an East / West facing window or some distance away from a South facing one are all good locations. The leaves will scorch if it's too bright, and if it's too dark newer leaves will be small and limp looking.", "Try to keep the soil moist (but never soggy or wet). A little dryness at the roots is better than risking overwatering. Make sure you cut back the watering in Winter as this is the prime time for plants to get the dreaded mushy soft stems.", "Reasonable humidity is required. Often the humidity in the average home is perfect, but if you can, mist the leaves from time to time especially if the air is quite dry. The misting will also help remove any dust settling on the leaves.", "To get new leaves sprouting on a regular basis you'll need to feed your Dragon Tree. Try and do it monthly in Spring and Summer. Sparsely in Autumn / Fall and none in Winter.", "This plant does not like the cold. The room it lives in should never have temperatures lower than 10°C (50°F). If you've put your plant outside for the Summer you must remember to bring it back indoors before any sign of frost. The temperature range for ideal growth is between 16°C (60°F) - 24°C (75°F).", "You only need to repot when the roots are very congested and the plant is suffering as a consequence (little to no growth for several months is the most common sign). Unfortunately, the roots of the Dragon Tree grow exceptionally fast so if you follow this definition exactly, you may end up repotting twice a year! Instead, we would advise being a little cruel and only repotting every two years at most.", "These plants can do well with very little root room. Take a look at the first picture in the article and in the gallery where you can see how big the plant is, even though it's in a small pot.", "In our experience, Dragon Trees aren't fussy about the potting mix you choose to grow it in. Just make sure it's fresh and not too heavy. We wrote an article about different Growing Mediums if you want to learn more about this topic.", "On occasion, you may find the large tap roots start to \"coil\" around and around the pot causing the root ball to rise up out of the container. If this happens, take the plant out of the pot and cut back some of the large thick tap roots before positioning what's left, back in the pot which should remove the \"coil\" effect.", "There are three main ways to propagate a Dragon Tree and typically you can do all three methods at once to create multiple plants.", "Propagation works best on an older plant because in time the canes will become longer or \"leggy\" as the leaf area shifts higher and higher up the plant. This gives you a lot of propagation material, which means you can:", "Simply remove the crown and the top inch of stem and pot it up in potting compost to start a new plant.", "Use a rooting hormone and to increase your chances of it working, keep the cutting warm by providing bottom heat.", "* Tip - If you can't provide bottom heat, only attempt this in Summer where it will be easier to keep it warm naturally.\nOnce the crown has been removed you can cut the remaining cane back to about half the original length (or more or less depending on what you're trying to achieve visually).", "You can either leave the new growths on the existing stem as they are, or remove them after they're big enough and carry out \"One\" again to create more plants.", "* Tip - Because several new growths can form at the cut, you can create a multi caned plant. Look at the bottom three pictures in our photo gallery above to see how this looks in practice.\nAssuming you've done both things above, you'll now have a left over piece of stem / cane. This can be cut into bits around 3 inches long and used to create a \"Ti Tree\".", "To do this, allow the stem / cane to dry for a day before sticking the pieces straight up in potting compost or a small container filled with water.", "If planted in soil keep warm and moist. If you're trying to root in water, when a reasonable number of roots have appeared plant up in potting compost.", "* Tip - The pieces of stem / cane need to face \"up\" in the direction they were growing when part of the parent plant, so you may want to mark the cutting with an arrow before you get started to avoid confusion later.\nThe final height of your Dragon Tree depends on how tall your ceiling is!", "Dragon Trees are quite slow-growing compared to other houseplants. However in Spring and early Summer they'll have fast spurts of growth at the crown which you'll definitely notice as the crown produces several leaves in succession.", "The final height of your plant depends on how tall your ceiling is! To be fair, while natively they can reach 3m / 10ft or more, indoors you will probably run out of large enough pots to allow the plant to reach that size. So expect yours to only reach 2m / 6ft after many (many) years. No wider than 1m / 3ft.", "Dragon Tree flowers are very rare and almost never seen on indoor plants. This is a houseplant grown for its foliage and architectural looks only.", "The sap found within the leaves and stems does have small levels of a toxic substance that, while unlikely to be fatal, can cause irritation in people and pets when ingested.", "If you've followed all the Dragon Tree propagation methods to increase your chances of getting at least one viable new plant, you could get lucky and end up with too many! Rather than throw them away, source a nice pot and give them away to friends and family.", "Having the opposite problem and finding it difficult to actually find somewhere selling Dragon Trees? You could always try Amazon or have a read of our where to buy houseplants article for more inspiration.", "Almost certainly too little light. A Dragon Tree won't give any thanks if you provide it with low light conditions over a long period of time.", "If happening slowly over a number of weeks then this isn't a sign your Dragon Tree is dying, in fact it's showing you're treating it well!", "All Dracaenas are False Palms with a crown of leaves sitting at the top of their stems, new growth forms at the very tips of these stems, and the older leaves at the bottom of the crown will gradually yellow and fall.", "This happens quite often and can be a bit shocking if it's the first time your plant has done it. But providing new leaves are forming too it's perfectly normal.", "As with the problem above, yellowing and falling leaves aren't usually an issue. However if you're very concerned have a feel of the stems. If they're firm then it's very likely you've nothing to worry about. If the stems are very soft or squishy then read on to the next problem.", "This has been caused either by giving far too much water over a prolonged period or from being exposed to very cold temperatures. If this happens then your Dragon Tree is probably already dead and can't be saved in its present form. If any parts of the stem feel firm, or the leaf crown is intact you could try and propagate a replacement plant.", "Usually a sign of underwatering. Try to keep the soil moist much of the time. If you would call the marks more like \"blotches\" than spots, it's caused by overwatering.", "Mealybugs need to be treated with something like a cotton wool bud soaked in methylated spirit. Gently rub over the insects with the soaked cotton wool bud to remove them.", "Red Spider Mite can be treated with an insecticide or if you'd prefer not to use chemicals, you can consider increasing the humidity for a few weeks or so, i.e. by daily misting.", "My parents had a Dragon Tree \"tarzan\" for as long as I could remember. Potentially they had it even before I was born. Either way for years and years it had been steadily growing taller and wider in a conservatory. One late spring day during a mammoth cleaning of the conservatory, it was moved outside and as it seemed happy, it was left there.", "Things were reorganised around its previous home and suddenly there was no way it was coming back into the house as its previous space was well and truly gone. Instead, it was left outside for the whole summer along with the gradually declining temperatures as late Autumn approached.", "Pro Tip - If you read our article you'll know these plants do not cope with cold temperatures and if it approaches anything remotely sub-zero serious damage sets in.", "With a cold night brewing one October, I decided to rescue it from certain collapse and take it to work. We had a staff area with floor to ceiling windows, that was perfect. And it settled in so well (a young version of the plant just after its rescue is pictured in the article with the beach background). Occasional knocks or damaged leaves were no problem as they always came back. I grew very fond of this plant because of it's tenacious and resilient attitude.", "Almost 10 years later and I was made redundant, our entire office was due to close down so it was impossible to leave it in co-worker's care. As it was, there were so many houseplants around anyway (all my doing) I had to rehome so many as my home was already full and couldn't accept another 20 or 30 plants all at once. This Dragon Tree was one of the largest and no one wanted it due to its size. It was a very stressful time in more ways than one.", "At some point during the 10 years, it was happily living the office life, my parents had divorced and my mum had moved into a new place. When I told her what was happening she was happy to have it back. Very pleased I'd found this plant a new home, I reunited it with its previous owner, all the while feeling confident it would be well looked after. I couldn't have been more wrong.", "She rang several weeks later one February evening telling me the plant looked dead. Fungus Gnats can be annoying but they never kill healthy plants, so I was a bit confused and thought she was exaggerating. I went around a week later to take a look and when I found out what she had done I was gobsmacked.", "Firstly she was not exaggerating in the slightest. It did well an truly look dead. With my experiences and history with this houseplant, I was quite upset at losing it. A few probing questions later and I discovered she had only gone and put it outside in the cold late winter temperatures!", "I struggle to accept things like this, as to me it just doesn't seem right. Saved from the cold which at the time felt like an epic rescue, 10 years of care for it just to be killed off by the very thing I had saved it from previously? I may as well not have bothered was how I was feeling at this point.", "I've told so many visitors previously never to give up hope on their plants, but even this was a hard sell I thought as the mushy leaves came away in my hand. With a heavy heart, I removed the upper branches and all leaves, leaving just three fairly solid stems, leaving this with her, along with strict care instructions, she promised to follow.", "I also took cane cuttings to try and propagate more plants. All the cuttings rotted or didn't \"take\". At this point, I accepted things were over and moved on with life. A month later my mum texted me a picture, saying \"Look!!!\". On the main plant stems new sprouts had appeared. Life will always find a way.", "It's still in my mum's care for now (I'm checking in regularly!) but I have a feeling I'll be reunited with this plant at some point. After coming so far together it feels like fate or destiny. And if I'm honest, I'm kinda looking forward to getting reacquainted again.", "Over the last 20 years Tom has successfully owned hundreds of houseplants and is always happy to share knowledge and lend his horticulture skills to those in need. He is the main content writer for the Ourhouseplants Team.", "Our website is here to help you succeed with houseplants and get your indoor plants thriving. From the beginner to the more experienced, there's something for everyone. As a Team, we've almost 50 years of hands on experience as well as a variety of horticulture skills. So let us help you to grow your knowledge and become a houseplant expert." ] }, "parsed_md": "Dracaena Marginata (Madagascar Dragon Tree) Guide \| Our House Plants\n\n * Home\n * Plants\n * Guides\n * About\n * Shop\n\nHOME PLANTS GUIDES ABOUT US SHOP SEARCH\n\n# Dracaena Marginata (Madagascar Dragon Tree)\n\n## About the Dragon Tree\n\nThe Madagascar Dragon Tree or Dracaena Marginata is just one of the many\nbeautiful houseplants belonging to the Dracaena Group.\n\nEven though Dragon Trees can grow tall they don't need lots of root space\n\nThe common name \"Madagascar Dragon Tree\" is a combination of its native\norigin, \"Madagascar\" and its famous cousin Dracaena Draco (meaning Dragon). A\nplant that's well known for its tendency to ooze red blood like resin when cut\nor damaged, giving it an \"alive\" quality.\n\nThere is also an old legend that once a hundred-headed dragon was killed and\nwhere it's red blood flowed, hundreds of Trees grew which locals at the time\ncalled Dragon Trees.\n\nBefore you go cutting your Dragon Tree looking for this mysterious blood, only\nD. Draco has the red resin whereas the common houseplant D. Marginata doesn't.\n\n> How do you pronounce Dracaena Marginata correctly? Say: Dra-SEE-nuh mar-gi-\n> NAH-ta\n\nLike the rest of the Dracaena varieties grown indoors, this houseplant has\nmany advantages that make it fantastic to have around. The first selling point\nis that it's still super popular today, even though it's been living in homes\nand workplaces since the 1960's it's escaped that dreaded \"old fashioned\"\nlabel.\n\nThe growth pattern is also an advantage because D. Marginata tends to remain\nquite slender and tall even after many years of growth and still looks great\neven when it's reaching its maximum indoor height. The stems are stiff and\nsturdy so it can also fully support itself without any help from you.\n\nArguably this is one of the cheapest houseplants to buy and easiest to look\nafter. Another perk is that the Dragon Tree will clean the air and is\nespecially adept at filtering out xylene and trichloroethylene.\n\nFinally, it also gives you a reasonable variety to choose from in terms of\nlooks. It comes in four main cultivars and varieties, which are as follows.\n\n### D. marginata\n\nThe original Dragon tree. The leaves have a narrow red-purple like banding\nalong the edges, with the central parts being a darker green (top picture).\n\n### D. marginata 'tricolor'\n\nTricolor is the same as the original Marginata except it has three colours in\nits leaves. A band of yellow separates the light green from the edged red\nstripes, producing an overall greenish-gold effect (middle picture).\n\n### D. marginata 'colorama'\n\nThis is the most modern cultivar, with the same growth pattern as the original\n(although perhaps a little slower) with the difference between the two being\nseen once more in the leaves. It mirrors the tricolor with the three colours\non the leaves, except the red bands on the outside edges are much more\nprominent, creating an overall reddish or pinkish look (bottom picture).\n\n### D. marginata 'tarzan'\n\nUnlike the previous three, D. marginata 'tarzan' easily stands out as being\nquite different from the rest.\n\nThe leaves are the same colour as the original D. Marginata but they're quite\na bit tougher, wider and slightly thicker. At the very top of each stem or\ncane, the leaves are laid out by the plant in an almost spiky ball shape (to\nus they look like the end of a Dragon's tail!).\n\nNew leaves emerge from the crown and initially point upwards. As they grow and\nare gradually replaced by newer leaves, the older leaves start pointing\nsideways, before reaching full maturity and finishing off by pointing\ndownwards. These downward facing leaves then yellow up and drop off, in this\nway the canes get longer and longer and the \"balls\" are able to \"travel\"\nupwards.\n\nA large Dracaena marginata 'tarzan' - you can read all about its life towards\nthe end of this article\n\nWhile it's a unique and interesting looking houseplant, 'tarzan' unfortunately\ntends to be more expensive to buy which has negatively impacted its\navailability in shops. So if you like this variety then be prepared to spend\nsome time searching for it.\n\nWhichever variety or cultivar you have, the care requirements are the same and\nwe're going to go over these now for you.\n\n## Follow Us\n\n## Madagascar Dragon Tree Photos\n\n## Dragon Plant Care Guide\n\n### Light\n\nLight shade is best for your Dragon Tree plant. Sitting on a North facing\nwindow ledge, close to an East / West facing window or some distance away from\na South facing one are all good locations. The leaves will scorch if it's too\nbright, and if it's too dark newer leaves will be small and limp looking.\n\n### Watering\n\nTry to keep the soil moist (but never soggy or wet). A little dryness at the\nroots is better than risking overwatering. Make sure you cut back the watering\nin Winter as this is the prime time for plants to get the dreaded mushy soft\nstems.\n\n### Humidity\n\nReasonable humidity is required. Often the humidity in the average home is\nperfect, but if you can, mist the leaves from time to time especially if the\nair is quite dry. The misting will also help remove any dust settling on the\nleaves.\n\n> To get new leaves sprouting regularly you'll need to feed your Dragon Tree\n\n### Feeding\n\nTo get new leaves sprouting on a regular basis you'll need to feed your Dragon\nTree. Try and do it monthly in Spring and Summer. Sparsely in Autumn / Fall\nand none in Winter.\n\n### Temperature\n\nThis plant does not like the cold. The room it lives in should never have\ntemperatures lower than 10°C (50°F). If you've put your plant outside for the\nSummer you must remember to bring it back indoors before any sign of frost.\nThe temperature range for ideal growth is between 16°C (60°F) - 24°C (75°F).\n\n### Repotting\n\nYou only need to repot when the roots are very congested and the plant is\nsuffering as a consequence (little to no growth for several months is the most\ncommon sign). Unfortunately, the roots of the Dragon Tree grow exceptionally\nfast so if you follow this definition exactly, you may end up repotting twice\na year! Instead, we would advise being a little cruel and only repotting every\ntwo years at most.\n\nThese plants can do well with very little root room. Take a look at the first\npicture in the article and in the gallery where you can see how big the plant\nis, even though it's in a small pot.\n\nIn our experience, Dragon Trees aren't fussy about the potting mix you choose\nto grow it in. Just make sure it's fresh and not too heavy. We wrote an\narticle about different Growing Mediums if you want to learn more about this\ntopic.\n\nThe roots of a Dragon Tree are normally yellow(ish)\n\nOn occasion, you may find the large tap roots start to \"coil\" around and\naround the pot causing the root ball to rise up out of the container. If this\nhappens, take the plant out of the pot and cut back some of the large thick\ntap roots before positioning what's left, back in the pot which should remove\nthe \"coil\" effect.\n\n### Propagation\n\nThere are three main ways to propagate a Dragon Tree and typically you can do\nall three methods at once to create multiple plants.\n\nPropagation works best on an older plant because in time the canes will become\nlonger or \"leggy\" as the leaf area shifts higher and higher up the plant. This\ngives you a lot of propagation material, which means you can:\n\n 1. Simply remove the crown and the top inch of stem and pot it up in potting compost to start a new plant.\n\nUse a rooting hormone and to increase your chances of it working, keep the\ncutting warm by providing bottom heat.\n\n * Tip - If you can't provide bottom heat, only attempt this in Summer where it will be easier to keep it warm naturally.\n 2. Once the crown has been removed you can cut the remaining cane back to about half the original length (or more or less depending on what you're trying to achieve visually).\n\nNew growths should then form at the cut edge within a couple of months.\n\nYou can either leave the new growths on the existing stem as they are, or\nremove them after they're big enough and carry out \"One\" again to create more\nplants.\n\n * Tip - Because several new growths can form at the cut, you can create a multi caned plant. Look at the bottom three pictures in our photo gallery above to see how this looks in practice.\n 3. Assuming you've done both things above, you'll now have a left over piece of stem / cane. This can be cut into bits around 3 inches long and used to create a \"Ti Tree\".\n\nTo do this, allow the stem / cane to dry for a day before sticking the pieces\nstraight up in potting compost or a small container filled with water.\n\nIf planted in soil keep warm and moist. If you're trying to root in water,\nwhen a reasonable number of roots have appeared plant up in potting compost.\n\n * Tip - The pieces of stem / cane need to face \"up\" in the direction they were growing when part of the parent plant, so you may want to mark the cutting with an arrow before you get started to avoid confusion later.\n\n> The final height of your Dragon Tree depends on how tall your ceiling is!\n\n### Speed of Growth\n\nDragon Trees are quite slow-growing compared to other houseplants. However in\nSpring and early Summer they'll have fast spurts of growth at the crown which\nyou'll definitely notice as the crown produces several leaves in succession.\n\n### Height / Spread\n\nThe final height of your plant depends on how tall your ceiling is! To be\nfair, while natively they can reach 3m / 10ft or more, indoors you will\nprobably run out of large enough pots to allow the plant to reach that size.\nSo expect yours to only reach 2m / 6ft after many (many) years. No wider than\n1m / 3ft.\n\n### Flowers\n\nDragon Tree flowers are very rare and almost never seen on indoor plants. This\nis a houseplant grown for its foliage and architectural looks only.\n\n### Are Dragon Trees Poisonous?\n\nThe sap found within the leaves and stems does have small levels of a toxic\nsubstance that, while unlikely to be fatal, can cause irritation in people and\npets when ingested.\n\n### Anything else?\n\nIf you've followed all the Dragon Tree propagation methods to increase your\nchances of getting at least one viable new plant, you could get lucky and end\nup with too many! Rather than throw them away, source a nice pot and give them\naway to friends and family.\n\nHaving the opposite problem and finding it difficult to actually find\nsomewhere selling Dragon Trees? You could always try Amazon or have a read of\nour where to buy houseplants article for more inspiration.\n\n#ad\n\n#ad\n\n## How to Care for a Dragon Tree Recap\n\n 1. Moderate Light Suitable plant for semi bright locations.\n\n 2. Moderate Watering Once or twice a week in Summer and once every two weeks in Winter.\n\n 3. Temperature Average indoor room temperatures. Never lower than 10°C (50°F)\n\n 4. Feeding Fertilise on a regular basis. None in Winter.\n\n * Cold temperatures must be avoided at all times\n * Don't keep the soil waterlogged as they'll rot easily if constantly surrounded by a lot of water\n\n## Dragon Tree Problems\n\nNew Dragon Tree leaves are very small\n\nAlmost certainly too little light. A Dragon Tree won't give any thanks if you\nprovide it with low light conditions over a long period of time.\n\nDragon Tree leaves falling off\n\nIf happening slowly over a number of weeks then this isn't a sign your Dragon\nTree is dying, in fact it's showing you're treating it well!\n\nThe lower leaves of a Dragon Tree falling off\n\nAll Dracaenas are False Palms with a crown of leaves sitting at the top of\ntheir stems, new growth forms at the very tips of these stems, and the older\nleaves at the bottom of the crown will gradually yellow and fall.\n\nThis happens quite often and can be a bit shocking if it's the first time your\nplant has done it. But providing new leaves are forming too it's perfectly\nnormal.\n\nLeaves going yellow and falling off very quickly\n\nAs with the problem above, yellowing and falling leaves aren't usually an\nissue. However if you're very concerned have a feel of the stems. If they're\nfirm then it's very likely you've nothing to worry about. If the stems are\nvery soft or squishy then read on to the next problem.\n\nSoggy Soft Cane / Stem\n\nThis has been caused either by giving far too much water over a prolonged\nperiod or from being exposed to very cold temperatures. If this happens then\nyour Dragon Tree is probably already dead and can't be saved in its present\nform. If any parts of the stem feel firm, or the leaf crown is intact you\ncould try and propagate a replacement plant.\n\nLeaves with brown spots\n\nUsually a sign of underwatering. Try to keep the soil moist much of the time.\nIf you would call the marks more like \"blotches\" than spots, it's caused by\noverwatering.\n\nLeaves have brown tips and yellow edges\n\nOften this is a symptom of dry air or cold draughts blowing near your plant.\n\nBleached dry leaves\n\nScorched leaves caused by too much light.\n\nMealybugs / Red Spider Mite\n\nMealybugs need to be treated with something like a cotton wool bud soaked in\nmethylated spirit. Gently rub over the insects with the soaked cotton wool bud\nto remove them.\n\nRed Spider Mite can be treated with an insecticide or if you'd prefer not to\nuse chemicals, you can consider increasing the humidity for a few weeks or so,\ni.e. by daily misting.\n\n## Our Story with The Dragon Tree\n\nI own several of these beauties, that all have unique stories. But what\nfollows is probably my favorite.\n\nMy parents had a Dragon Tree \"tarzan\" for as long as I could remember.\nPotentially they had it even before I was born. Either way for years and years\nit had been steadily growing taller and wider in a conservatory. One late\nspring day during a mammoth cleaning of the conservatory, it was moved outside\nand as it seemed happy, it was left there.\n\nThings were reorganised around its previous home and suddenly there was no way\nit was coming back into the house as its previous space was well and truly\ngone. Instead, it was left outside for the whole summer along with the\ngradually declining temperatures as late Autumn approached.\n\nPro Tip - If you read our article you'll know these plants do not cope with\ncold temperatures and if it approaches anything remotely sub-zero serious\ndamage sets in.\n\nWith a cold night brewing one October, I decided to rescue it from certain\ncollapse and take it to work. We had a staff area with floor to ceiling\nwindows, that was perfect. And it settled in so well (a young version of the\nplant just after its rescue is pictured in the article with the beach\nbackground). Occasional knocks or damaged leaves were no problem as they\nalways came back. I grew very fond of this plant because of it's tenacious and\nresilient attitude.\n\nAlmost 10 years later and I was made redundant, our entire office was due to\nclose down so it was impossible to leave it in co-worker's care. As it was,\nthere were so many houseplants around anyway (all my doing) I had to rehome so\nmany as my home was already full and couldn't accept another 20 or 30 plants\nall at once. This Dragon Tree was one of the largest and no one wanted it due\nto its size. It was a very stressful time in more ways than one.\n\nAt some point during the 10 years, it was happily living the office life, my\nparents had divorced and my mum had moved into a new place. When I told her\nwhat was happening she was happy to have it back. Very pleased I'd found this\nplant a new home, I reunited it with its previous owner, all the while feeling\nconfident it would be well looked after. I couldn't have been more wrong.\n\n> ...feeling confident it would be well looked after. I couldn't have been\n> more wrong.\n\nA few weeks after it had settled in, as my mum tells it, an insect infestation\nexplosion happened and the plant was swarmed by Fungus Gnats. As I had\nrepotted it for her as part of its move, I wasn't too surprised as their eggs\noften lie dormant in bagged compost. I gave her some basic care tips for\ngetting rid of them and thought no more of it.\n\nShe rang several weeks later one February evening telling me the plant looked\ndead. Fungus Gnats can be annoying but they never kill healthy plants, so I\nwas a bit confused and thought she was exaggerating. I went around a week\nlater to take a look and when I found out what she had done I was gobsmacked.\n\nFirstly she was not exaggerating in the slightest. It did well an truly look\ndead. With my experiences and history with this houseplant, I was quite upset\nat losing it. A few probing questions later and I discovered she had only gone\nand put it outside in the cold late winter temperatures!\n\nI struggle to accept things like this, as to me it just doesn't seem right.\nSaved from the cold which at the time felt like an epic rescue, 10 years of\ncare for it just to be killed off by the very thing I had saved it from\npreviously? I may as well not have bothered was how I was feeling at this\npoint.\n\nI've told so many visitors previously never to give up hope on their plants,\nbut even this was a hard sell I thought as the mushy leaves came away in my\nhand. With a heavy heart, I removed the upper branches and all leaves, leaving\njust three fairly solid stems, leaving this with her, along with strict care\ninstructions, she promised to follow.\n\nI also took cane cuttings to try and propagate more plants. All the cuttings\nrotted or didn't \"take\". At this point, I accepted things were over and moved\non with life. A month later my mum texted me a picture, saying \"Look!!!\". On\nthe main plant stems new sprouts had appeared. Life will always find a way.\n\nEven when things look hopeless new life can find a way\n\nIt's still in my mum's care for now (I'm checking in regularly!) but I have a\nfeeling I'll be reunited with this plant at some point. After coming so far\ntogether it feels like fate or destiny. And if I'm honest, I'm kinda looking\nforward to getting reacquainted again.\n\n#### About the Author\n\nTom Knight\n\nOver the last 20 years Tom has successfully owned hundreds of houseplants and\nis always happy to share knowledge and lend his horticulture skills to those\nin need. He is the main content writer for the Ourhouseplants Team.\n\nAlso on Ourhouseplants.com\n\nPot / Florist's Mum (Chrysanthemum) Painter's Palette (Anthurium) Gerbera\n(Transvaal Daisy) Why House Plants are good for health\n\nCredit for Dracaena marginata 'Colorama' - Article - Sunshine Tropical Credit\nfor Dracaena Marginata flower - Gallery - Forest & Kim Starr Credit for\ncompact Madagascar Dragon Tree - Gallery - BotBin Credit for compact\nMadagascar Dragon Tree Tarzan - Gallery - Piotrus\n\n## Community Comments\n\n##### About Ourhouseplants.com\n\nOur website is here to help you succeed with houseplants and get your indoor\nplants thriving. From the beginner to the more experienced, there's something\nfor everyone. As a Team, we've almost 50 years of hands on experience as well\nas a variety of horticulture skills. 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They include dracaena fragrans, marginata, cinnabari, sanderiana, deremensis and draco.", "Dracaena Fragrans, which is also known as the corn plant, enjoys tropical and sub-tropical climates. The leaves of this species are narrow and arched. They resemble corn plants to some extent. This cultivar reaches up to 40-50 feet when grows in the wild.", "Dracaena Marginata is sometimes called the Madagascar dragon-tree or red-edged flower. This plant has purplish-red foliage and curving stalks. Its height is between 8 and 15 feet. The species also has a spread of 3-8 feet. Take a look at this infographic about Dracaena Marginata by TipsPlants to know more.", "Dracaena cinnabari (or the Socotra dragon tree or dragon blood tree) is a bizarre but an extremely attractive plant. Its dense crown has the shape of an upside-down umbrella. The branches as well as the trunk of the cultivar are thick. The species produces red sap.", "One more type which is frequently chosen to adorn homes and offices is Sanderiana (the Lucky Bamboo plant, Ribbon Dracaena, Belgian Evergreen). It is pretty hardy and you won’t have to make a lot of efforts to grow it. It’s native to tropical west Africa. It is an upright shrub with strap-shaped foliage. It is believed that this cultivar is good for feng shui.", "It’s quite difficult to make up your mind which plant will be the most suitable for you using only the description. Try to find the images of dracaena varieties and choose one according to your taste. Nevertheless, do not forget that images don’t provide you with necessary information on plant growing. That’s where our tips can help you.", "The plant likes bright and indirect light most of all. It can also put up with low light, but in this case its growth will be much slower. The area where the plant is located must be warm (not less than 65°F). Otherwise, the plant will not grow properly or may even die. The species also enjoys high humidity. If the humidity is not high enough, place the pebbles below the plant. It will work for sure. Twice a month in summer and spring use water-soluble house- plant fertilizers. Fertilizing is not requires in winter and fall. The plant is extremely sensitive to chemicals, so the exposure to fluoride must be minimized. Tap water contains fluoride, that’s why to be on a safe side use pure and clean water.", "Sow the plant’s seeds into the soil. Pay attention to the fact that the soil must be kept moist. It will take the seeds from 30 to 40 days to start sprouting and it doesn’t matter what type of the plant you own. It would help the seeds to germinate if you soaked them in warm water for about 4 -5 days. You should change the water every day.", "If there are no seeds to plant, the plant can be propagated with the help of the cutting. Take 6-8 inch long cuttings of the plant you would like to spread. Plant them into containers. 2/3 of a cutting should remain above the soil. You must keep it moist.", "Probably, planting dracaena indoors seems to be easy, but in fact, this is a quite challenging task. First of all, find the container with drainage. Fill the container with the potting mix and afterwards place the cutting into it. The area where you are going to locate the container should be bright. The direct light is to be avoided. At the same time the place where the plant will be kept should be warm since the species cannot tolerate cold. Don’t forget to drain the species with distilled, day-tap or rain water.", "So as to be able to grow a healthy plant outdoors, you are expected to choose a proper spot first. Avoid both too bright and too dark places. The best option is the area with filtered light. The soil the plant will be placed in must drain well.", "Once the area has been chosen, dig a hole there. Take it into account that the hole must be twice as big as the root of the plant. Soil must surround the root system so that it could spread up without any difficulties. So as to ensure firmness of the ground, stomp the hole down.", "What concerns watering, during the first 3 weeks dracaena should be watered twice a week (sometimes you will have to water it three times a week). As soon as 3 weeks are over, watering the species once a week will be enough." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Care for Dracaena Marginata Plants\n\n# How to Care for Dracaena Marginata Plants\n\nArticle on Seeding & Growing\n\nDracaena is a very pretty species and is one of the most common plants people\ngrow at home. There are about 40 species, which are different in forms and\nsizes. However, only the types of dracaena which grow between 2 and 10 feet\nare popular with gardeners. They include dracaena fragrans, marginata,\ncinnabari, sanderiana, deremensis and draco.\n\nDracaena Fragrans, which is also known as the corn plant, enjoys tropical and\nsub-tropical climates. The leaves of this species are narrow and arched. They\nresemble corn plants to some extent. This cultivar reaches up to 40-50 feet\nwhen grows in the wild.\n\nDracaena Marginata is sometimes called the Madagascar dragon-tree or red-edged\nflower. This plant has purplish-red foliage and curving stalks. Its height is\nbetween 8 and 15 feet. The species also has a spread of 3-8 feet. Take a look\nat this infographic about Dracaena Marginata by TipsPlants to know more.\n\nDracaena cinnabari (or the Socotra dragon tree or dragon blood tree) is a\nbizarre but an extremely attractive plant. Its dense crown has the shape of an\nupside-down umbrella. The branches as well as the trunk of the cultivar are\nthick. The species produces red sap.\n\nOne more type which is frequently chosen to adorn homes and offices is\nSanderiana (the Lucky Bamboo plant, Ribbon Dracaena, Belgian Evergreen). It is\npretty hardy and you won’t have to make a lot of efforts to grow it. It’s\nnative to tropical west Africa. It is an upright shrub with strap-shaped\nfoliage. It is believed that this cultivar is good for feng shui.\n\nIt’s quite difficult to make up your mind which plant will be the most\nsuitable for you using only the description. Try to find the images of\ndracaena varieties and choose one according to your taste. Nevertheless, do\nnot forget that images don’t provide you with necessary information on plant\ngrowing. That’s where our tips can help you.\n\nGeneral information:\n\nThe plant likes bright and indirect light most of all. It can also put up with\nlow light, but in this case its growth will be much slower. The area where the\nplant is located must be warm (not less than 65°F). Otherwise, the plant will\nnot grow properly or may even die. The species also enjoys high humidity. If\nthe humidity is not high enough, place the pebbles below the plant. It will\nwork for sure. Twice a month in summer and spring use water-soluble house-\nplant fertilizers. Fertilizing is not requires in winter and fall. The plant\nis extremely sensitive to chemicals, so the exposure to fluoride must be\nminimized. Tap water contains fluoride, that’s why to be on a safe side use\npure and clean water.\n\nDracaena Seed Germination\n\nSow the plant’s seeds into the soil. Pay attention to the fact that the soil\nmust be kept moist. It will take the seeds from 30 to 40 days to start\nsprouting and it doesn’t matter what type of the plant you own. It would help\nthe seeds to germinate if you soaked them in warm water for about 4 -5 days.\nYou should change the water every day.\n\nPlant Propagation through Cutting\n\nIf there are no seeds to plant, the plant can be propagated with the help of\nthe cutting. Take 6-8 inch long cuttings of the plant you would like to\nspread. Plant them into containers. 2/3 of a cutting should remain above the\nsoil. You must keep it moist.\n\nNormally a few months pass before you can notice the signs of new growth.\n\nHow to Plant Dracaena if You Grow It Inside?\n\nProbably, planting dracaena indoors seems to be easy, but in fact, this is a\nquite challenging task. First of all, find the container with drainage. Fill\nthe container with the potting mix and afterwards place the cutting into it.\nThe area where you are going to locate the container should be bright. The\ndirect light is to be avoided. At the same time the place where the plant will\nbe kept should be warm since the species cannot tolerate cold. Don’t forget to\ndrain the species with distilled, day-tap or rain water.\n\nGrowing Dracaena Outdoors\n\nSo as to be able to grow a healthy plant outdoors, you are expected to choose\na proper spot first. Avoid both too bright and too dark places. The best\noption is the area with filtered light. The soil the plant will be placed in\nmust drain well.\n\nOnce the area has been chosen, dig a hole there. Take it into account that the\nhole must be twice as big as the root of the plant. Soil must surround the\nroot system so that it could spread up without any difficulties. So as to\nensure firmness of the ground, stomp the hole down.\n\nWhat concerns watering, during the first 3 weeks dracaena should be watered\ntwice a week (sometimes you will have to water it three times a week). As soon\nas 3 weeks are over, watering the species once a week will be enough.\n\n### OTHER USEFUL PAGES\n\n * How to Care for Hydrangeas Like Professionals Do\n * Heirloom Seeds vs. Hybrid vs. GMO Infographic\n * 4 Important Roles of Botanic Gardens\n\nFOLLOW US\n\nSITE TOPICS\n\n * Pest & Weed Control\n * Raised Garden Beds\n * Hydroponic Gardening\n * Container Gardening\n * Gardening Products\n * Woodturning\n\nOrganic Lesson © 2015-16 \| CONTACT \| DISCLAIMER\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.costafarms.com:80/get-growing/slideshow/decorate-with-dracaena", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200719234430/http://www.costafarms.com:80/get-growing/slideshow/decorate-with-dracaena", "parsed_text": { "title": "Decorate with Dracaena", "passages": [ "Passionate about plants? So are we! Costa Farms is a wholesale grower that discovers, develops, and grows plants for your home and life -- indoors and out. We’re your online gardening resource for plant info and inspiration. Our articles, blogs, tips, and photos help you use plants to beautify your living spaces and enhance your life.", "Characteristics: Madagascar dragon tree (also known as Dracaena marginata), is a popular houseplant that features woody trunks topped by plumes of long, thin striped leaves. Madagascar dragon tree comes in several varieties such as Tricolor, Magenta, and Marginata Bicolor, which display different shades of red, cream, pink, and green in their foliage. You’ll sometimes find the plant grown with several stems braided together for an even more ornate look.", "Grow Madagascar Dragon Tree: Madagascar dragon tree grows well in bright spots indoors. Allow the soil to dry slightly (but not completely) between waterings. Because it’s a slow grower indoors, you don’t worry about repotting it frequently or having it outgrow its space.", "Best for: Add a large Madagascar dragon tree to empty corners and sparse rooms in your home for visual interest. Smaller specimens add fun texture to tabletops and mantles.", "Characteristics: Corn plant, also called mass cane (Dracaena massangeana) is one of the most popular dracaenas. It’s thick, straight trunk topped with a large cluster of bold green leaves make this dracaena unmistakable. It’s easy- care nature makes it a perfect choice for use as dramatic indoor décor.", "Grow Corn Plant: Because of its tropical origins, corn plant grows best in bright light, such as near a window. It prefers moist soil, but tolerates dry soil from time to time. If dust accumulates on the leaves every once in a while, wipe it off with a damp cloth.", "Best for: Corn plant looks right at home outdoors for the summer on shaded porches or indoors in bright open spaces, such as family rooms and rec rooms.", "Characteristics: Dracaena deremensis (also referred to as Dracaena fragrans) is commonly found in homes because it’s so easy to grow. The variety Janet Craig is a ubiquitous houseplant that bears rich, dark green shiny leaves. It looks good everywhere. There are also many fun hybrids that offer attractive striped or variegated foliage. Some of the most popular include Warneckii, Lemon Lime, and White Jewel. They’re easy to recognize with their thick, brightly variegated leaves in shades of green, yellow, and white.", "Grow Dracaena deremensis: Dracaena deremensis varieties grow best in medium to bright light, especially near a window. Keep the soil evenly moist to avoid brown leaf tips.", "Best for: Place young Dracaena deremensis on coffee tables and dressers to pull a room together. The variegated foliage lends itself to a variety of styles and color schemes. Older, larger plants make for excellent focal points for indoor decor.", "Characteristics: Song of India (Dracaena reflexa) is a short, full plant that features thick variegated green-and-yellow leaves. Its sister, song of Jamaica, offers the same variegation but in the opposite pattern: green leaves with yellow stripes. They’re bold plants that offer wonderful color and texture for indoor spaces.", "Grow Song of India: Use song of India (and song of Jamaica) in a bright spot in your home. Water them enough to keep the soil moist, but not consistently soggy. If they don’t get enough light, they may lose their variegation and show all green leaves.", "Best for: Song of India and song of Jamaica purify indoor air, making them excellent choices for bedrooms and guest rooms.", "Characteristics: Dracaena Anita (a variety of the species D. reflexa) features small sturdy stems and long, skinny, shiny dark green leaves that give the plant a festive feel. Anita’s full foliage is sure to add lush life to any indoor space.", "Grow Dracaena Anita: Dracaena Anita grows best in medium light or bright indoor light – such as a sunny window filtered by a sheer curtain. Water this plant every five to seven days, or whenever the soil dries. If Dracaena Anita gets too dry, the leaf tips will turn brown.", "Best for: Use Dracaena Anita to dress up a blank wall or corner. A row of the striking plant makes for a great living privacy screen, too!", "Characteristics: Dracaena Rikki is an attractive, fast-growing dracaena that shows off lovely bamboo-like stems and long, green leaves bearing yellow stripes down the center. Even with minimal care, Dracaena Rikki can grow up to a foot a year.", "Grow Dracaena Rikki: Dracaena Rikki tolerates low light well, making it a good choice for the far corners of your room. Keep its soil evenly moist for full, colorful leaves.", "Best for: Its sturdy, adaptable nature makes Dracaena Rikki the perfect plant for areas of your home that don’t receive much light.", "Characteristics: Contrary to popular belief, lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) isn’t bamboo at all. Instead, lucky bamboo is a dracaena in disguise. You’ll often find the plant’s stems decoratively arranged in straight, woven, or spiral patterns, making it a fantastic gift plant and a delightful way to decorate indoor spaces.", "Grow Lucky Bamboo: Lucky bamboo prefers low to medium light (too much light can cause the leaves to turn yellow or brown) and consistently moist soil. Don’t always remember to water your plants? No problem: Lucky bamboo grows just as well in a water-filled pot or vase.", "Best for: Lucky bamboo is the perfect addition to your desk or bedside table. It’s lovely, yet minimalistic appearance adds interest to surfaces without taking away from other décor.", "Characteristics: Florida Beauty (Dracaena godseffiana) stands apart from its clan. Instead of long, narrow leaves like other common dracaena varieties, this one offers oval leaves covered in small white and yellow spots. This small dracaena looks great on its own or combined with non-variegated plants to highlight the leaves’ lively spotting.", "Grow Dracaena Florida Beauty: Grow Florida Beauty in a medium-bright spot, and water once or twice a week as needed to keep the soil moist, but not wet.", "Best for: Florida Beauty looks stunning in small, simple rooms (such as a hallway or bathroom) where its spots and colors stand out.", "Add Zen to your home with bonsai. These carefully clipped plants are works of art and add elegance anywhere they grow." ] }, "parsed_md": "Decorate with Dracaena \| Costa Farms\n\n# Costa Farms\n\nPassionate about plants? So are we! Costa Farms is a wholesale grower that\ndiscovers, develops, and grows plants for your home and life -- indoors and\nout. We’re your online gardening resource for plant info and inspiration. Our\narticles, blogs, tips, and photos help you use plants to beautify your living\nspaces and enhance your life.\n\nLearn more about Costa Farms\n\npassionate about plants\n\n# Decorate with Dracaena\n\nDracaenas are a large family of popular houseplants. Learn about the best for\nyour home!\n\n#### Madagascar Dragon Tree\n\nCharacteristics: Madagascar dragon tree (also known as Dracaena marginata), is\na popular houseplant that features woody trunks topped by plumes of long, thin\nstriped leaves. Madagascar dragon tree comes in several varieties such as\nTricolor, Magenta, and Marginata Bicolor, which display different shades of\nred, cream, pink, and green in their foliage. You’ll sometimes find the plant\ngrown with several stems braided together for an even more ornate look.\n\nGrow Madagascar Dragon Tree: Madagascar dragon tree grows well in bright spots\nindoors. Allow the soil to dry slightly (but not completely) between\nwaterings. Because it’s a slow grower indoors, you don’t worry about repotting\nit frequently or having it outgrow its space.\n\nBest for: Add a large Madagascar dragon tree to empty corners and sparse rooms\nin your home for visual interest. Smaller specimens add fun texture to\ntabletops and mantles.\n\n#### Corn Plant\n\nCharacteristics: Corn plant, also called mass cane (Dracaena massangeana) is\none of the most popular dracaenas. It’s thick, straight trunk topped with a\nlarge cluster of bold green leaves make this dracaena unmistakable. It’s easy-\ncare nature makes it a perfect choice for use as dramatic indoor décor.\n\nGrow Corn Plant: Because of its tropical origins, corn plant grows best in\nbright light, such as near a window. It prefers moist soil, but tolerates dry\nsoil from time to time. If dust accumulates on the leaves every once in a\nwhile, wipe it off with a damp cloth.\n\nBest for: Corn plant looks right at home outdoors for the summer on shaded\nporches or indoors in bright open spaces, such as family rooms and rec rooms.\n\n#### Dracaena Deremensis\n\nCharacteristics: Dracaena deremensis (also referred to as Dracaena fragrans)\nis commonly found in homes because it’s so easy to grow. The variety Janet\nCraig is a ubiquitous houseplant that bears rich, dark green shiny leaves. It\nlooks good everywhere. There are also many fun hybrids that offer attractive\nstriped or variegated foliage. Some of the most popular include Warneckii,\nLemon Lime, and White Jewel. They’re easy to recognize with their thick,\nbrightly variegated leaves in shades of green, yellow, and white.\n\nGrow Dracaena deremensis: Dracaena deremensis varieties grow best in medium to\nbright light, especially near a window. Keep the soil evenly moist to avoid\nbrown leaf tips.\n\nBest for: Place young Dracaena deremensis on coffee tables and dressers to\npull a room together. The variegated foliage lends itself to a variety of\nstyles and color schemes. Older, larger plants make for excellent focal points\nfor indoor decor.\n\n#### Song of India\n\nCharacteristics: Song of India (Dracaena reflexa) is a short, full plant that\nfeatures thick variegated green-and-yellow leaves. Its sister, song of\nJamaica, offers the same variegation but in the opposite pattern: green leaves\nwith yellow stripes. They’re bold plants that offer wonderful color and\ntexture for indoor spaces.\n\nGrow Song of India: Use song of India (and song of Jamaica) in a bright spot\nin your home. Water them enough to keep the soil moist, but not consistently\nsoggy. If they don’t get enough light, they may lose their variegation and\nshow all green leaves.\n\nBest for: Song of India and song of Jamaica purify indoor air, making them\nexcellent choices for bedrooms and guest rooms.\n\n#### Dracaena Anita\n\nCharacteristics: Dracaena Anita (a variety of the species D. reflexa) features\nsmall sturdy stems and long, skinny, shiny dark green leaves that give the\nplant a festive feel. Anita’s full foliage is sure to add lush life to any\nindoor space.\n\nGrow Dracaena Anita: Dracaena Anita grows best in medium light or bright\nindoor light – such as a sunny window filtered by a sheer curtain. Water this\nplant every five to seven days, or whenever the soil dries. If Dracaena Anita\ngets too dry, the leaf tips will turn brown.\n\nBest for: Use Dracaena Anita to dress up a blank wall or corner. A row of the\nstriking plant makes for a great living privacy screen, too!\n\n#### Dracaena Rikki\n\nCharacteristics: Dracaena Rikki is an attractive, fast-growing dracaena that\nshows off lovely bamboo-like stems and long, green leaves bearing yellow\nstripes down the center. Even with minimal care, Dracaena Rikki can grow up to\na foot a year.\n\nGrow Dracaena Rikki: Dracaena Rikki tolerates low light well, making it a good\nchoice for the far corners of your room. Keep its soil evenly moist for full,\ncolorful leaves.\n\nBest for: Its sturdy, adaptable nature makes Dracaena Rikki the perfect plant\nfor areas of your home that don’t receive much light.\n\n#### Lucky Bamboo\n\nCharacteristics: Contrary to popular belief, lucky bamboo (Dracaena\nsanderiana) isn’t bamboo at all. Instead, lucky bamboo is a dracaena in\ndisguise. You’ll often find the plant’s stems decoratively arranged in\nstraight, woven, or spiral patterns, making it a fantastic gift plant and a\ndelightful way to decorate indoor spaces.\n\nGrow Lucky Bamboo: Lucky bamboo prefers low to medium light (too much light\ncan cause the leaves to turn yellow or brown) and consistently moist soil.\nDon’t always remember to water your plants? No problem: Lucky bamboo grows\njust as well in a water-filled pot or vase.\n\nBest for: Lucky bamboo is the perfect addition to your desk or bedside table.\nIt’s lovely, yet minimalistic appearance adds interest to surfaces without\ntaking away from other décor.\n\n#### Dracaena Florida Beauty\n\nCharacteristics: Florida Beauty (Dracaena godseffiana) stands apart from its\nclan. Instead of long, narrow leaves like other common dracaena varieties,\nthis one offers oval leaves covered in small white and yellow spots. This\nsmall dracaena looks great on its own or combined with non-variegated plants\nto highlight the leaves’ lively spotting.\n\nGrow Dracaena Florida Beauty: Grow Florida Beauty in a medium-bright spot, and\nwater once or twice a week as needed to keep the soil moist, but not wet.\n\nBest for: Florida Beauty looks stunning in small, simple rooms (such as a\nhallway or bathroom) where its spots and colors stand out.\n\nGet tips for decorating with houseplant trees.\n\nDiscover more houseplants with colorful leaves!\n\nLearn how houseplants make you healthier.\n\nWant blooms? See some of our favorite flowering houseplants.\n\ntip of the day\n\nAdd Zen to your home with bonsai. These carefully clipped plants are works of\nart and add elegance anywhere they grow.\n\n21800 SW 162ND Ave. Miami, Florida 33170 \| (800) 327-7074 © 2020 Costa Farms,\nLLC. All Rights Reserved\n\n" } ]
2,496,128	How To Become an Occupational Therapist	To become an occupational therapist, you'll need to enjoy working with people and helping others who are suffering from injuries or illnesses. Also, do well in school and plan on eventually getting your master's degree since you'll need it to practice in an entry-level position. Once you complete your program and pass the exam, you'll be able to work as an occupational therapist through a government agency, a non-profit, a hospital, or your own private practice.	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Check the status of your application online if you have received your Applicant Password from the Board. If you are retaking the exam, you must contact the Board to check your status. More information/Check Application Status.", "The application fee expires in one year. If your application expires before you complete the requirements, you will have to pay a re-application fee.", "Change your address promptly. If you move during the application process, email or fax your new address immediately. Wrong addresses can delay your licensure.", "Expedited delivery of your license is possible. Your license will be mailed to you. If you need your license as quickly as possible, contact the Licensing Department for information about using an overnight service.", "Don't promise a firm start date. Although it takes us a very short time to issue a license once we have received all of the required items, there is no way to tell when you will hold your license in your hand. Keep this in mind when you are discussing your start date with an employer. You may not work with a Temporary or Regular license until you have received the paper license from the Board.", "The 4 steps for License Application and Exam Registration are listed below. - After you read this page, download the Licensure Steps and Timelines Tool to use as a guide. - Go here for the important dates and deadlines you need to know.", "Test Accommodations: If you require accommodations on the national exam, you should submit the request and required documentation when you first apply. Download the forms and procedures for requesting a testing accommodation.", "You must provide your social security number (SSN) to obtain a license. If you do not have an SSN, you must submit an SSN affidavit stating that you do not have one.", "Contact the registrar at your school and have them send an official transcript directly to the Board. (This applies only to graduates of CAPTE-accredited programs. All others must submit an educational evaluation.)", "Mail a recent, 2 in. x 2 in. passport-type photo to the Board. Computer-printed photos are not acceptable and will delay the processing of your application. Must be on standard photographic paper, with the printed name, SSN and signature of the applicant on the reverse in dark ink.", "Request that your Program Director mail a Letter of Completion letter to the Board. (This applies only to graduates of CAPTE-accredited programs only.) The completion letter must be an original and include your SSN. It must also include the school seal and be signed by the school registrar, the program director, or other authorized school official, and must be mailed by the school directly to the Board. If you attend a program outside Texas, you must print this Letter of Completion and give it to your program director to complete. Texas applicants, you do not need to send a separate completion letter.", "Register to take the national exam with FSBPT. The FSBPT will notify us that you have registered and will report your score to us.", "Take the online Jurisprudence Exam. This online, open book exam is based on the Texas PT Rules and the Practice Act. You may refer to the Rules and Act while taking the exam. You will be allowed to repeat the exam if necessary, as the point is to familiarize yourself with the rules.", "You may also request that your Program Director mail an optional pre-completion letter to the Board. (US graduates only). The pre-completion letter allows you to receive the FSBPT Authorization to Test (ATT) information and schedule the exam in advance of the program completion once you have met all other requirements.", "* The Board will accept a pre-completion letter at any point during your last semester in the program.\nA pre-completion letter mailed early in the semester will make it possible for you to take the exam prior to completing the program, if you meet all requirements and deadlines set by the Board and the FSBPT.", "The Board will not issue a temporary or regular license until you complete the PT or PTA program and the Board receives a letter of program completion from the Program Director. Please remind your Program Director to send the completion letter once you have completed the program.", "Once the Board has received all of the required items listed above, it will notify the FSBPT that you are eligible to take the exam. Once you are eligible, you may make an appointment to take the exam from the Federation's website. You can track your eligibility to schedule on the Application Status page. More information about the schedules and deadlines for future fixed date exams.", "The FSBPT reports your score to the Board one week after the test date. Find out whether you passed or failed at that time by logging into your FSBPT candidate account. If you pass, the Board will automatically issue and mail your license within 3-5 work days after your score is received. Check the Applicant Status page with your Applicant Password to find out if it has been issued and mailed. Please do not call the office to find out when your license will be mailed; staff cannot tell you.", "NOTE: According to state law, you must provide your social security number (SSN) to obtain a license; or alternatively, if you do not have a SSN, you must submit an affidavit stating that you do not have one.", "Contact the registrar at your school and have them send an official transcript directly to the Board. (This applies only to graduates of CAPTE-accredited programs. All others must submit an educational evaluation.)", "Mail a recent, passport-type photo to the Board. Computer-printed photos are not acceptable and will delay the processing of your application. Must be on standard photographic paper, with the printed name, SSN and signature of the applicant on the reverse in dark ink.", "Have a Letter of Completion sent directly to the Board by your entry-level PT or PTA program. (This applies only to graduates of CAPTE-accredited programs only.) Request the director of your PT or PTA program to complete and mail the Board's Letter of Completion certifying that you completed the program. It must be an original, include the school seal (or be notarized) and be signed by the school registrar, the program director, or other authorized school official. It must be mailed by the school directly to the Board.", "Provide verification of licensure from all states in which you have ever held a license. At least one of those verifications must show current, active licensure. All verifications must be sent directly to the Board by the state board issuing the license. The verification information must include type of license (PT or PTA); issuance and expiration dates; license number; and indication of any disciplinary action taken, with official documentation. Contact each state board in which you have a license to request that verification be sent to Texas.", "Provide an exam score report sent directly from the FSBPT Score Transfer Service to the Board. Request a score transfer online from the FSBPT or contact them at 703-739-9420.", "Take the Applicant Jurisprudence Exam. This is an online, open book exam based on the Texas PT Rules and the Practice Act. You may refer to the Rules and Act while taking the exam.", "This open-book law (or jurisprudence) exam is made up of a random assortment of 20 questions concerning the Board's Act and rules.", "If you don't know the answer to a question, you are welcome to review the rules and the Act while you are taking the exam. You must get 15 of the 20 questions right to pass.", "You may take the jurisprudence exam at any time during the application process. There is no additional fee to take the exam, and you may take it more than once if you do not pass it on the first try.", "Your passing score will be automatically reported to the Board via email and will be included with your application materials.", "You can stop the exam and restart from the beginning with no penalty, but you cannot go backwards to a question that has disappeared from the screen. If you leave the exam for an extended period of time, your computer may \"time out\" and you will have to start the exam from the beginning.", "After you complete the exam, you will be told which questions you missed (if any), and the correct answers for those questions.", "If you fail the national exam, you may submit a re-examination application and a re-exam processing fee of $25.00 to retake the exam if your application has not expired. If your application expires before you take the exam again, you will have to pay a new application fee to make your application current before we will issue your license. Your application must be current for us to approve you to take the exam or to be issued a license.", "If you have a Temporary License and you fail the exam, you must return the license to the Board. You may not practice again until you pass the exam.", "If you fail the exam twice or more, you must complete additional work before taking the exam again, as stated in the letter you receive with your failing score. The requirements for exam eligibility after the second failure are described in §329.2 of the Board's rules.", "You may only take the exam three times in one calendar year. Contact the FSBPT to check your eligibility if you are scheduling an exam for a 4th or greater attempt.", "The Board does not maintain or provide information about exam review courses. We suggest you contact your PT or PTA program for assistance in finding a review course.", "333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 • Austin, TX 78701-3942 • Phone: (512) 305-6900 Fax: (512) 305-6970 or (512) 305-6951 • info@ptot.texas.gov" ] }, "parsed_md": "ECPTOTE - Apply for a License\n\n * Home\n * Executive Council\n\n * Council and Staff\n\n * Agency Publications\n\n * Texas Board of PT Examiners\n\n * Physical Therapy in Texas\n\n * PT Application\n\n * Apply for a License\n * Foreign-Trained Applicants\n * Temporary Licenses\n * Exam Accommodations\n\n * PT Board\n\n * Act and Rules\n * Board & Committees\n * Meeting Minutes\n\n * PT Renewal\n\n * Renew a License\n * Restore a License\n * CC/CE\n * Inactive & Retired Status\n\n * PT Resources\n\n * Forms\n * Newsletters\n * Useful Contacts\n * Practice FAQs\n\n * Texas Board of OT Examiners\n\n * Occupational Therapy in Texas\n\n * OT Application\n\n * Application\n * Temporary Licensure\n\n * OT Board\n\n * Act and Rules\n * Board\n * Meeting MInutes\n\n * OT Renewal Info\n\n * Continuing Education\n * Inactive & Retired Status\n * License Renewal\n * Restoration\n\n * OT Resources\n\n * Forms\n * Newsletter\n * Practice FAQs\n * Useful Contacts\n\n * Facilities\n\n * Facility Registration in Texas\n\n * Application\n\n * Closing a Facility\n\n * Forms\n\n * Ownership\n\n * Renewal/Restoration\n\n * Who Must Register\n\nHomeTexas Board of PT ExaminersPT ApplicationApply for a License\n\nMonday, 18 November 2013\n\n# Apply for a License\n\nThe Board does not notify applicants directly of their application status.\nCheck the status of your application online if you have received your\nApplicant Password from the Board. If you are retaking the exam, you must\ncontact the Board to check your status. More information/Check Application\nStatus.\n\nYour PT or PTA school code is required on the application. Go here for your\nSCHOOL CODE.\n\n * ALL Applicants\n * Apply by Exam\n * Apply by Endorsement\n * Jurisprudence Exam\n * Reexamination\n\n## ALL Applicants\n\n * Application fees are non-refundable. Please make sure you meet the eligibility requirements before you apply.\n * The application fee expires in one year. If your application expires before you complete the requirements, you will have to pay a re-application fee.\n * Change your address promptly. If you move during the application process, email or fax your new address immediately. Wrong addresses can delay your licensure.\n * Expedited delivery of your license is possible. Your license will be mailed to you. If you need your license as quickly as possible, contact the Licensing Department for information about using an overnight service.\n * Don't promise a firm start date. Although it takes us a very short time to issue a license once we have received all of the required items, there is no way to tell when you will hold your license in your hand. Keep this in mind when you are discussing your start date with an employer. You may not work with a Temporary or Regular license until you have received the paper license from the Board.\n\n## Apply by Exam\n\nThe 4 steps for License Application and Exam Registration are listed below. -\nAfter you read this page, download the Licensure Steps and Timelines Tool to\nuse as a guide. - Go here for the important dates and deadlines you need to\nknow.\n\nTest Accommodations: If you require accommodations on the national exam, you\nshould submit the request and required documentation when you first apply.\nDownload the forms and procedures for requesting a testing accommodation.\n\nStep 1. Apply and pay the fee online. PT only PTA only\n\n * Temporary License: You may pay for the optional temporary license online when you apply. More information about Temporary Licenses.\n * You must provide your social security number (SSN) to obtain a license. If you do not have an SSN, you must submit an SSN affidavit stating that you do not have one.\n\nStep 2. Complete items A-E below in ANY order. Item F, the pre-completion\nletter, is optional.\n\n 1. Contact the registrar at your school and have them send an official transcript directly to the Board. (This applies only to graduates of CAPTE-accredited programs. All others must submit an educational evaluation.)\n 2. Mail a recent, 2 in. x 2 in. passport-type photo to the Board. Computer-printed photos are not acceptable and will delay the processing of your application. Must be on standard photographic paper, with the printed name, SSN and signature of the applicant on the reverse in dark ink.\n 3. Request that your Program Director mail a Letter of Completion letter to the Board. (This applies only to graduates of CAPTE-accredited programs only.) The completion letter must be an original and include your SSN. It must also include the school seal and be signed by the school registrar, the program director, or other authorized school official, and must be mailed by the school directly to the Board. If you attend a program outside Texas, you must print this Letter of Completion and give it to your program director to complete. Texas applicants, you do not need to send a separate completion letter.\n 4. Register to take the national exam with FSBPT. The FSBPT will notify us that you have registered and will report your score to us.\n 5. Take the online Jurisprudence Exam. This online, open book exam is based on the Texas PT Rules and the Practice Act. You may refer to the Rules and Act while taking the exam. You will be allowed to repeat the exam if necessary, as the point is to familiarize yourself with the rules.\n 6. You may also request that your Program Director mail an optional pre-completion letter to the Board. (US graduates only). The pre-completion letter allows you to receive the FSBPT Authorization to Test (ATT) information and schedule the exam in advance of the program completion once you have met all other requirements.\n\n * * The Board will accept a pre-completion letter at any point during your last semester in the program.\n * A pre-completion letter mailed early in the semester will make it possible for you to take the exam prior to completing the program, if you meet all requirements and deadlines set by the Board and the FSBPT.\n * Deciding when to issue a pre-completion letter for you is the responsibility of the Program Director.\n * The Board will not issue a temporary or regular license until you complete the PT or PTA program and the Board receives a letter of program completion from the Program Director. Please remind your Program Director to send the completion letter once you have completed the program.\n\nStep 3. Schedule your exam with the FSBPT.\n\nOnce the Board has received all of the required items listed above, it will\nnotify the FSBPT that you are eligible to take the exam. Once you are\neligible, you may make an appointment to take the exam from the Federation's\nwebsite. You can track your eligibility to schedule on the Application Status\npage. More information about the schedules and deadlines for future fixed date\nexams.\n\nStep 4. Take the exam.\n\nThe FSBPT reports your score to the Board one week after the test date. Find\nout whether you passed or failed at that time by logging into your FSBPT\ncandidate account. If you pass, the Board will automatically issue and mail\nyour license within 3-5 work days after your score is received. Check the\nApplicant Status page with your Applicant Password to find out if it has been\nissued and mailed. Please do not call the office to find out when your license\nwill be mailed; staff cannot tell you.\n\nImportant Phone Numbers\n\nPT Board - 512/305-6900 FSBPT - 888/461-6905 Prometric Testing Center -\n800/796-9857\n\n## Apply by Endorsement\n\nThe 2 steps for applying by endorsement are:\n\nStep 1. Apply and pay the fee online. PT only PTA only\n\nNOTE: According to state law, you must provide your social security number\n(SSN) to obtain a license; or alternatively, if you do not have a SSN, you\nmust submit an affidavit stating that you do not have one.\n\nStep 2. Complete the 6 items below in ANY order.\n\n 1. Contact the registrar at your school and have them send an official transcript directly to the Board. (This applies only to graduates of CAPTE-accredited programs. All others must submit an educational evaluation.)\n 2. Mail a recent, passport-type photo to the Board. Computer-printed photos are not acceptable and will delay the processing of your application. Must be on standard photographic paper, with the printed name, SSN and signature of the applicant on the reverse in dark ink.\n 3. Have a Letter of Completion sent directly to the Board by your entry-level PT or PTA program. (This applies only to graduates of CAPTE-accredited programs only.) Request the director of your PT or PTA program to complete and mail the Board's Letter of Completion certifying that you completed the program. It must be an original, include the school seal (or be notarized) and be signed by the school registrar, the program director, or other authorized school official. It must be mailed by the school directly to the Board.\n 4. Provide verification of licensure from all states in which you have ever held a license. At least one of those verifications must show current, active licensure. All verifications must be sent directly to the Board by the state board issuing the license. The verification information must include type of license (PT or PTA); issuance and expiration dates; license number; and indication of any disciplinary action taken, with official documentation. Contact each state board in which you have a license to request that verification be sent to Texas.\n 5. Provide an exam score report sent directly from the FSBPT Score Transfer Service to the Board. Request a score transfer online from the FSBPT or contact them at 703-739-9420.\n 6. Take the Applicant Jurisprudence Exam. This is an online, open book exam based on the Texas PT Rules and the Practice Act. You may refer to the Rules and Act while taking the exam.\n\n## Jurisprudence Exam\n\nApplicant Jurisprudence Exam\n\n * This open-book law (or jurisprudence) exam is made up of a random assortment of 20 questions concerning the Board's Act and rules.\n * If you don't know the answer to a question, you are welcome to review the rules and the Act while you are taking the exam. You must get 15 of the 20 questions right to pass.\n * You may take the jurisprudence exam at any time during the application process. There is no additional fee to take the exam, and you may take it more than once if you do not pass it on the first try.\n * Your passing score will be automatically reported to the Board via email and will be included with your application materials.\n\nWhat to Expect During and After the Exam\n\nYou can stop the exam and restart from the beginning with no penalty, but you\ncannot go backwards to a question that has disappeared from the screen. If you\nleave the exam for an extended period of time, your computer may \"time out\"\nand you will have to start the exam from the beginning.\n\nAfter you complete the exam, you will be told which questions you missed (if\nany), and the correct answers for those questions.\n\n## Reexamination\n\nIf you fail the national exam, you may submit a re-examination application and\na re-exam processing fee of $25.00 to retake the exam if your application has\nnot expired. If your application expires before you take the exam again, you\nwill have to pay a new application fee to make your application current before\nwe will issue your license. Your application must be current for us to approve\nyou to take the exam or to be issued a license.\n\n * If you have a Temporary License and you fail the exam, you must return the license to the Board. You may not practice again until you pass the exam.\n * The Board does not issue second Temporary Licenses or extend them.\n * If you fail the exam twice or more, you must complete additional work before taking the exam again, as stated in the letter you receive with your failing score. The requirements for exam eligibility after the second failure are described in §329.2 of the Board's rules.\n * You may only take the exam three times in one calendar year. Contact the FSBPT to check your eligibility if you are scheduling an exam for a 4th or greater attempt.\n * The Board does not maintain or provide information about exam review courses. We suggest you contact your PT or PTA program for assistance in finding a review course.\n\n### Looking for?\n\n * Change Contact Info\n * Check Meeting Dates\n * Contact Us\n * File a Complaint\n * Get Directions\n * Look up a License\n * Look up Fees\n * Order Data Products\n * Replace a License\n * Request Open Records\n * Send a Verification\n * Subscribe to eNews\n * Take the Customer Survey\n\n333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 • Austin, TX 78701-3942 • Phone: (512) 305-6900\nFax: (512) 305-6970 or (512) 305-6951 • info@ptot.texas.gov\n\nTexas.gov \| Texas Homeland Security \| TRAIL \| Texas Veterans Portal \n \n---\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/ot/otlic.htm", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210826171035/http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/ot/otlic.htm", "parsed_text": { "title": "NYS Occupational Therapy:License Requirements", "passages": [ "Any use of the titles occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant within New York State requires licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant.", "You must submit an Application for Licensure (Form 1) and the other forms indicated, along with the appropriate fee, to the Office of the Professions at the address specified on each form. It is your responsibility to follow up with anyone you have asked to send us material.", "The specific requirements for licensure are contained in Title 8, Article 156, Section 7904 and Section 7904-a of New York's Education Law and Part 76 of the Commissioner's Regulations.", "The fee for a limited permit as an occupational therapy assistant is $70 (the limited permit fee is not refundable).", "Fees are subject to change. The fee due is the one in law when your application is received (unless fees are increased retroactively). You will be billed for the difference if fees have been increased.", "Make your check or money order payable to the New York State Education Department. Your cancelled check is your receipt.", "NOTE: Payment submitted from outside the United States should be made by check or draft on a United States bank and in United States currency; payments submitted in any other form will not be accepted and will be returned.", "For the procedure to withdraw your application, contact the Occupational Therapy Unit at opunit3@nysed.gov or by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 270 or by fax at 518-402-5354.", "If you withdraw your application, obtain a refund, and then decide to seek New York State licensure at a later date, you will be considered a new applicant, and you will be required to pay the licensure and registration fees and meet the licensure requirements in place at the time you reapply.", "For a list of New York State approved programs for both occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant, see the New York State Education Department's Inventory of Registered Programs at www.nysed.gov/heds/irpsl1.html.", "For a list of programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), visit AOTA's website at: www.aota.org or contact AOTA at:", "NOTE: If you seek to meet the education requirement through a program completed outside the United States that is not AOTA accredited, your educational credentials must be verified by an independent credentials verification organization. See below for further instructions.", "You must have a minimum of six months of supervised occupational therapy experience satisfactory to the New York State Board for Occupational Therapy. Graduates of New York State registered or AOTA-accredited programs meet this requirement as part of their educational program.", "Occupational Therapist Program Located Outside the United States that is Not AOTA Accredited (please see \"Proof of Education\" instructions below for verifying your education credentials), you must have:", "* totals not less than four years of postsecondary study and includes the professional study of occupational therapy,\n* culminates in a degree or diploma accepted by the civil authorities of the country in which the studies were completed as preparation in occupational therapy in that country, and\n* is determined equivalent by the New York State Education Department to a registered or accredited program, including the required clinical experience.\nFor individuals who did not meet the experience requirement within their educational program, full-time experience must be under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Part-time experience may be counted if you completed a minimum of 15 hours per week during at least two full days each week for continuous periods of not less than two months for a total of six months.", "a post-secondary program in occupational therapy of at least two years duration which is satisfactory to the New York State Education Department.", "You must have your Registrar's Office forward a completed Certification of Professional Education (Form 2) which documents that you have satisfactorily completed all requirements for your degree. The Registrar's Office must send the completed Certification of Professional Education (Form 2) directly to:", "If you seek to meet the education requirements with credentials from programs outside the United States that are not accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), you You may arrange for the NYSED to receive your foreign credentials, either directly from the institution issuing the credential using Form 2F, or from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS), who will verify the authenticity of your foreign occupational therapy education credentials using CGFNS’s Credential Verification Service for New York State. If you use CGFNS, you must contact CGFNS directly to sign-up and pay for CGFNS’ Credential Verification Service for New York State. For more information, visit CGFNS’ Website: www.cgfns.org. After you sign-up and pay for CGFNS's service, CGFNS will send a report regarding your foreign education credentials directly to NYSED. While it is not mandatory for an applicant to utilize the services of CGFNS, the department recognizes that it is often very difficult, if not impossible, and time consuming for an applicant to effectively complete the application process independently and encourage applicants to consider utilizing that service.", "The CGFNS credentials verification service for New York State applicants does not indicate approval by the New York State Education Department of the content of your education. After your educational credentials are validated by CGFNS they will be evaluated by the New York State Education Department and you will be advised of the result. Contact CGFNS at:", "Occupational therapists must pass the NBCOT OTR examination and occupational therapy assistants must pass the COTA examination of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).", "If you have previously taken and passed the certification examination, ask NBCOT to provide written verification of your certification directly to the address listed above.", "If your application is based on credit granted for the completion of courses of study in a country where English is not the principal language spoken, you must demonstrate proficiency in English by passing either an examination in English proficiency or a licensing examination given in English (for example, the NBCOT certification examination). Either exam must be acceptable to the Department. For further information, contact the New York State Education Department's Bureau for Comparative Education at comped@nysed.gov or 518-474-3817, ext. 300.", "A limited permit in occupational therapy allows an individual who has completed an occupational therapy educational program to work, under supervision, between the completion of the program and the time that the licensing examination results are received. You may apply for a limited permit to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant with or after you submit the Application for Licensure (Form 1), the application fee, and evidence of completion of a satisfactory educational program.", "A permittee is authorized to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant only under the supervision of a New York State licensed occupational therapist or a New York State licensed physician and may practice only in a public, voluntary, or proprietary hospital, or health care agency, or in a preschool or elementary school as a related service for a handicapped child. Permittees are not authorized to practice in the private office of a licensed occupational therapist or physician.", "The limited permit is valid for one year. A limited permit may be renewed once, at the discretion of the Department, due to personal or family illness or other extenuating circumstances which prevented the permittee from becoming licensed.", "To apply for a limited permit extension you must submit a new application, an explanation regarding why you were unable to obtain a license within the year of the original permit, a letter from a physician showing you or a close family member were impaired by a medical condition or documentation of other extenuating circumstances, and the appropriate fee.", "NOTE: Both the employer and the employee may be prosecuted under Title VIII of the Education Law if an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant is employed without a license or limited permit." ] }, "parsed_md": "NYS Occupational Therapy:License Requirements\n\nSkip To Content\n\n# Office of the Professions\n\nGoogle Translate Disclaimer\n\n * COVID-19\n * Online Services\n * Registration\n * Professions\n * NYS Boards\n * Enforcement\n * Corporate Entities\n * Verification\n * Career Path\n * How Do I\n\n## Occupational Therapy\n\n * Laws, Rules & Regulations\n * License Requirements\n * Application Forms\n * Verifications\n * Consumer Information\n * Contact Information\n * Continuing Competency\n * License Statistics\n * Practice Guidelines\n * Practice Issues FAQs\n * Professional Assistance Program\n\nNYSED / OP / Professions / Occupational Therapy / License Requirements\n\n# License Requirements: Occupational Therapist & Occupational Therapy\nAssistant\n\nGeneral Requirements \| Fees \| Partial Refunds \| Education Requirements \|\nExamination Requirements \| English Proficiency \| Limited Permits \| Application\nForms\n\n### General Requirements\n\nAny use of the titles occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant\nwithin New York State requires licensure as an occupational therapist or as an\noccupational therapy assistant.\n\nTo be licensed as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy\nassistant in New York State you must:\n\n * be of good moral character\n * be at least 21 years of age for licensure as an occupational therapist\n * be at least 18 years of age for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant\n * meet education and examination requirements\n\nYou must submit an Application for Licensure (Form 1) and the other forms\nindicated, along with the appropriate fee, to the Office of the Professions at\nthe address specified on each form. It is your responsibility to follow up\nwith anyone you have asked to send us material.\n\nThe specific requirements for licensure are contained in Title 8, Article 156,\nSection 7904 and Section 7904-a of New York's Education Law and Part 76 of the\nCommissioner's Regulations.\n\nYou should also read the general licensing information applicable for all\nprofessions.\n\n### Fees\n\n * The fee for licensure as an occupational therapist is $294.\n * The fee for a limited permit as an occupational therapist is $70 (the limited permit fee is not refundable).\n * The fee for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant is $147.\n * The fee for a limited permit as an occupational therapy assistant is $70 (the limited permit fee is not refundable).\n\nFees are subject to change. The fee due is the one in law when your\napplication is received (unless fees are increased retroactively). You will be\nbilled for the difference if fees have been increased.\n\n * Do not send cash.\n * Make your check or money order payable to the New York State Education Department. Your cancelled check is your receipt.\n * Mail your application and fee to:\n\nNew York State Education Department Office of the Professions P.O. Box 22063\nAlbany, New York 12201\n\nNOTE: Payment submitted from outside the United States should be made by check\nor draft on a United States bank and in United States currency; payments\nsubmitted in any other form will not be accepted and will be returned.\n\n### Partial Refunds\n\nIndividuals who withdraw their licensure application may be entitled to a\npartial refund.\n\n * For the procedure to withdraw your application, contact the Occupational Therapy Unit at opunit3@nysed.gov or by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 270 or by fax at 518-402-5354.\n * The State Education Department is not responsible for any fees paid to an outside testing or credentials verification agency.\n\nIf you withdraw your application, obtain a refund, and then decide to seek New\nYork State licensure at a later date, you will be considered a new applicant,\nand you will be required to pay the licensure and registration fees and meet\nthe licensure requirements in place at the time you reapply.\n\n### Education Requirements\n\n#### Approved and Accredited Occupational Therapy Programs\n\nFor a list of New York State approved programs for both occupational therapy\nand occupational therapy assistant, see the New York State Education\nDepartment's Inventory of Registered Programs at\nwww.nysed.gov/heds/irpsl1.html.\n\nFor a list of programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for\nOccupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy\nAssociation (AOTA), visit AOTA's website at: www.aota.org or contact AOTA at:\n\nAmerican Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) 4720 Montgomery Lane P.O. Box\n31220 Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 Phone 301-652-2682 Fax 301-652-7711.\n\nNOTE: If you seek to meet the education requirement through a program\ncompleted outside the United States that is not AOTA accredited, your\neducational credentials must be verified by an independent credentials\nverification organization. See below for further instructions.\n\n#### Occupational Therapist applicants:\n\nTo meet the professional education requirement for licensure as an\noccupational therapist, if your education was from a:\n\n * New York State Registered or AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapist Program, you must have:\n\n * a baccalaureate or entry-level master's degree in occupational therapy, or\n * a post-baccalaureate certificate in occupational therapy from an institution acceptable to the Department.\n\nYou must have a minimum of six months of supervised occupational therapy\nexperience satisfactory to the New York State Board for Occupational Therapy.\nGraduates of New York State registered or AOTA-accredited programs meet this\nrequirement as part of their educational program.\n\n * Occupational Therapist Program Located Outside the United States that is Not AOTA Accredited (please see \"Proof of Education\" instructions below for verifying your education credentials), you must have:\n\nCompleted a program satisfactory to the Department that:\n\n * totals not less than four years of postsecondary study and includes the professional study of occupational therapy,\n * culminates in a degree or diploma accepted by the civil authorities of the country in which the studies were completed as preparation in occupational therapy in that country, and\n * is determined equivalent by the New York State Education Department to a registered or accredited program, including the required clinical experience.\n\nFor individuals who did not meet the experience requirement within their\neducational program, full-time experience must be under the supervision of a\nlicensed occupational therapist. Part-time experience may be counted if you\ncompleted a minimum of 15 hours per week during at least two full days each\nweek for continuous periods of not less than two months for a total of six\nmonths.\n\n#### Occupational Therapy Assistant applicants:\n\nTo meet the professional education requirement for licensure as an\noccupational therapy assistant, if your education was from a:\n\n * New York State Registered Occupational Therapy Assistant Program or AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, you must have completed:\n\n * a two-year associate degree program for occupational therapy assistants.\n * non-New York State Registered or non-AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant degree Program, you must have completed:\n\n * a post-secondary program in occupational therapy of at least two years duration which is satisfactory to the New York State Education Department.\n\n#### Proof of Education for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy\nAssistant:\n\n * Graduates of New York State Registered Programs or AOTA Accredited Programs\n\nYou must have your Registrar's Office forward a completed Certification of\nProfessional Education (Form 2) which documents that you have satisfactorily\ncompleted all requirements for your degree. The Registrar's Office must send\nthe completed Certification of Professional Education (Form 2) directly to:\n\nNYS Education Department, Office of the Professions Division of Professional\nLicensing Services Occupational Therapy Unit 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY\n12234-1000.\n\n * Graduates of Programs Located Outside the United States that are not AOTA Accredited\n\nIf you seek to meet the education requirements with credentials from programs\noutside the United States that are not accredited by the American Occupational\nTherapy Association (AOTA), you You may arrange for the NYSED to receive your\nforeign credentials, either directly from the institution issuing the\ncredential using Form 2F, or from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign\nNursing Schools (CGFNS), who will verify the authenticity of your foreign\noccupational therapy education credentials using CGFNS’s Credential\nVerification Service for New York State. If you use CGFNS, you must contact\nCGFNS directly to sign-up and pay for CGFNS’ Credential Verification Service\nfor New York State. For more information, visit CGFNS’ Website: www.cgfns.org.\nAfter you sign-up and pay for CGFNS's service, CGFNS will send a report\nregarding your foreign education credentials directly to NYSED. While it is\nnot mandatory for an applicant to utilize the services of CGFNS, the\ndepartment recognizes that it is often very difficult, if not impossible, and\ntime consuming for an applicant to effectively complete the application\nprocess independently and encourage applicants to consider utilizing that\nservice.\n\nThe CGFNS credentials verification service for New York State applicants does\nnot indicate approval by the New York State Education Department of the\ncontent of your education. After your educational credentials are validated by\nCGFNS they will be evaluated by the New York State Education Department and\nyou will be advised of the result. Contact CGFNS at:\n\nThe Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools PO Box 8628\nPhiladelphia, PA 19104-8628 Phone 215-349-8767 Fax 215-349-0026 Web\nwww.cgfns.org\n\n### Examination Requirements\n\nOccupational therapists must pass the NBCOT OTR examination and occupational\ntherapy assistants must pass the COTA examination of the National Board for\nCertification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).\n\n * The passing score is 450.\n * Examination scores must be sent directly from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) to:\n\nNew York State Education Department, Office of the Professions Division of\nProfessional Licensing Services Occupational Therapy Unit 89 Washington Avenue\nAlbany, NY 12234-1000.\n\nTo obtain a Candidate Handbook for the examination contact NBCOT at:\n\nNational Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. 800 S.\nFrederick Avenue, Suite 200 Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150 Phone 301-990-7979 Web\nwww.nbcot.org\n\nIf you have previously taken and passed the certification examination, ask\nNBCOT to provide written verification of your certification directly to the\naddress listed above.\n\n### English Proficiency\n\nIf your application is based on credit granted for the completion of courses\nof study in a country where English is not the principal language spoken, you\nmust demonstrate proficiency in English by passing either an examination in\nEnglish proficiency or a licensing examination given in English (for example,\nthe NBCOT certification examination). Either exam must be acceptable to the\nDepartment. For further information, contact the New York State Education\nDepartment's Bureau for Comparative Education at comped@nysed.gov or\n518-474-3817, ext. 300.\n\n### Limited Permits\n\nA limited permit in occupational therapy allows an individual who has\ncompleted an occupational therapy educational program to work, under\nsupervision, between the completion of the program and the time that the\nlicensing examination results are received. You may apply for a limited permit\nto practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant\nwith or after you submit the Application for Licensure (Form 1), the\napplication fee, and evidence of completion of a satisfactory educational\nprogram.\n\nA permittee is authorized to practice as an occupational therapist or\noccupational therapy assistant only under the supervision of a New York State\nlicensed occupational therapist or a New York State licensed physician and may\npractice only in a public, voluntary, or proprietary hospital, or health care\nagency, or in a preschool or elementary school as a related service for a\nhandicapped child. Permittees are not authorized to practice in the private\noffice of a licensed occupational therapist or physician.\n\nThe limited permit is valid for one year. A limited permit may be renewed\nonce, at the discretion of the Department, due to personal or family illness\nor other extenuating circumstances which prevented the permittee from becoming\nlicensed.\n\nTo apply for a limited permit extension you must submit a new application, an\nexplanation regarding why you were unable to obtain a license within the year\nof the original permit, a letter from a physician showing you or a close\nfamily member were impaired by a medical condition or documentation of other\nextenuating circumstances, and the appropriate fee.\n\nNOTE: Both the employer and the employee may be prosecuted under Title VIII of\nthe Education Law if an occupational therapist or occupational therapy\nassistant is employed without a license or limited permit.\n\nLast Updated: January 17, 2019\n\nLaws & Regulations \| About OP \| Contact \| Forms \| Q&A \| IFB & RFP \| Site\nFeedback\n\n### University of the State of New York - New York State Education Department\n\nContact NYSED \| Index A - Z \| Terms of Use \| Accessibility\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.bot.ca.gov/applicants/app_faq.shtml", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210430050614/https://www.bot.ca.gov/applicants/app_faq.shtml", "parsed_text": { "title": "Board of Occupational Therapy", "passages": [ "SEVERE ALERT!2015-12-21, 10:17 AM - Flash Flood in the Northern California, Sacramento and Placer Counties until 12:15 PM. More Information", "A. Yes. The BreEZe system will advise you of the status of your application or if there are any deficiencies.", "A. Yes. The application fee is $50.00 and must be submitted with the application. The application processing fee is not the same as the initial license fee (see below for more information).", "A. You can access the application online at www.bot.ca.gov. However, you will need to e-mail us at cbot@dca.ca.gov or call 916-263-2294 to have fingerprint cards sent to you if you are not located in California. A complete application package can also be mailed to you by contacting the Board.", "A. Occupational therapists trained outside of the United States are required to complete the educational and supervised fieldwork requirements set forth in the Occupational Therapy Practice Act (OTPA) section 2570.6 and successfully complete the entry-level certification examination administered by NBCOT. There are no occupational therapy assistant programs recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Only US graduates of occupational therapy assistant programs can take the NBCOT certification examination. Additionally, by law, before the Board can issue a license, the applicant must have a US Social Security Number.", "A. The Board's primary responsibility is consumer protection. To that end, the Board has the authority to deny a license due to a conviction of a crime or offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensee holder. In considering whether to issue or deny a license, the Board considers the nature of the crime/act, the length of time that has lapsed since it occurred, and evidence of rehabilitation. If a license is denied, the applicant is entitled to due process under the law in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.", "Q. I have a license issued by another state. Is there a grace period for me to work in California without a California license?", "A. The law allows an OT or OTA who holds current, active and non-restricted license in another state to work in California for 60 calendar days from the date the application is received by the Board. The OT or OTA must work in association with a California-licensed OT.", "Please send the application with a return receipt requested to confirm the date the application is received by the Board - you may work for up to 60 days from that date.", "A. Applications are considered abandoned two (2) years from the date received or, for completed applications, 60 days from the date of the approval letter.", "A. The license fee is prorated based on the applicants' date of birth and month the license is issued. You will be notified of the fee in your approval letter." ] }, "parsed_md": "Applicants - Frequently Asked Questions - Board of Occupational Therapy\n\nSkip to Main Content\n\nSEVERE ALERT!2015-12-21, 10:17 AM - Flash Flood in the Northern California,\nSacramento and Placer Counties until 12:15 PM. More Information\n\nCA.gov\n\nHome Facebook Twitter Email\n\nContact Us Subscribe Verify a License\n\n# Applicants - Frequently Asked Questions\n\nQ. Can I check the progress of my application on BreEZe?\n\nA. Yes. The BreEZe system will advise you of the status of your application or\nif there are any deficiencies.\n\nQ. Is there an application fee?\n\nA. Yes. The application fee is $50.00 and must be submitted with the\napplication. The application processing fee is not the same as the initial\nlicense fee (see below for more information).\n\nQ. How can I get an application for a license?\n\nA. You can access the application online at www.bot.ca.gov. However, you will\nneed to e-mail us at cbot@dca.ca.gov or call 916-263-2294 to have fingerprint\ncards sent to you if you are not located in California. A complete application\npackage can also be mailed to you by contacting the Board.\n\nQ. What are the requirements for a foreign trained occupational therapist?\n\nA. Occupational therapists trained outside of the United States are required\nto complete the educational and supervised fieldwork requirements set forth in\nthe Occupational Therapy Practice Act (OTPA) section 2570.6 and successfully\ncomplete the entry-level certification examination administered by NBCOT.\nThere are no occupational therapy assistant programs recognized by the World\nFederation of Occupational Therapists. Only US graduates of occupational\ntherapy assistant programs can take the NBCOT certification examination.\nAdditionally, by law, before the Board can issue a license, the applicant must\nhave a US Social Security Number.\n\nQ. I have had a conviction in the past. Will that affect me getting a license?\n\nA. The Board's primary responsibility is consumer protection. To that end, the\nBoard has the authority to deny a license due to a conviction of a crime or\noffense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a\nlicensee holder. In considering whether to issue or deny a license, the Board\nconsiders the nature of the crime/act, the length of time that has lapsed\nsince it occurred, and evidence of rehabilitation. If a license is denied, the\napplicant is entitled to due process under the law in accordance with the\nAdministrative Procedure Act.\n\nQ. I have a license issued by another state. Is there a grace period for me to\nwork in California without a California license?\n\nA. The law allows an OT or OTA who holds current, active and non-restricted\nlicense in another state to work in California for 60 calendar days from the\ndate the application is received by the Board. The OT or OTA must work in\nassociation with a California-licensed OT.\n\nPlease send the application with a return receipt requested to confirm the\ndate the application is received by the Board - you may work for up to 60 days\nfrom that date.\n\nQ. How long do I have to complete my application?\n\nA. Applications are considered abandoned two (2) years from the date received\nor, for completed applications, 60 days from the date of the approval letter.\n\nQ. How much is the initial license fee?\n\nA. The license fee is prorated based on the applicants' date of birth and\nmonth the license is issued. You will be notified of the fee in your approval\nletter.\n\n * Back to Top\n * Conditions of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n * Accessibility\n * Contact Us\n * Web Accessibility Certification\n\nCopyright © State of California\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.dos.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_board_of_occupational_therapy/12518/licensure_information/572069", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20131022093444/http://www.dos.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_board_of_occupational_therapy/12518/licensure_information/572069", "parsed_text": { "title": "State Board of Occupational Therapy", "passages": [ "Rules and regulations - A hard copy is available from the Board office upon request. Remember to include your mailing address with your request. *Please note that the most current version of the Board's rules and regulations is available through this website.", "Name change - Will be made only when a copy of an official document (marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order) is submitted with a letter of request. The fee for a duplicate license is $5.00 (check or money order) payable to the Commonwealth of PA.", "Address change - Written requests should include the old address, new address and license number and/or social security number. The Board must be notified within 10 days of any change in address.", "Certification of Licensure to Another State - A $15.00 check made payable to the \"Commonwealth of PA\" is required. Submit the request form including your name, license number and address of the other state licensing board. Your fee and information should be sent to the State Board of Occupational Therapy, P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105. NOTE: As a result of document fraud and in an effort to protect its licensees, the Board will only provide direct source verification of your license to another state licensing agency.", "For examination application contact: NBCOT, Phone (301) 990-7979; 12 S. Summit Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150. The link for online registration can be found at NBCOT along with examination windows and deadlines.", "Licenses expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year. The board mails renewal notices 2 to 3 months prior to the license expiration date. Notices are mailed to the most recent address the licensee has reported to the Board. The Postal Service does not forward licenses." ] }, "parsed_md": "State Board of Occupational Therapy\n\n\| \| \|\n\n PA STATE AGENCIES\n\n * Education\n * Emergency Management\n * Environmental Protection\n * Game Commission\n * Labor & Industry\n * Lottery\n * Public Welfare\n * Revenue\n * State\n * Transportation\n * more agencies...\n\n\|\n\n * ONLINE SERVICES\n\n * COMPASS: Access to Health & Human Services\n * Driver & Vehicle Services\n * Find a Job\n * Fishing Licenses\n * Homeland Security Tip Submission\n * Hunting Licenses\n * Personal Income Taxes\n * Turnpike E-ZPass\n * Unemployment Compensation\n * more services...\n\n \n---\|--- \n\| Tom Corbett, Governor \n--- \n \nState Board of Occupational Therapy - Licensure Information\n\n\| \| \|\n\n * Department of State\n\n * Licensing\n\n * General Information\n\n * Business-Related Boards\n\n * Health-Related Boards\n\n * State Board of Chiropractic\n\n * State Board of Dentistry\n\n * State Board of Massage Therapy\n\n * State Board of Medicine\n\n * State Board of Nursing\n\n * State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators\n\n * State Board of Occupational Therapy\n\n * Board Member List\n\n * Consumer Information\n\n * Licensure Information\n\n * State Board of Optometry\n\n * State Board of Osteopathic Medicine\n\n * State Board of Pharmacy\n\n * State Board of Physical Therapy\n\n * State Board of Podiatry\n\n * State Board of Psychology\n\n * State Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners\n\n * State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors\n\n * State Board of Veterinary Medicine\n\n * List Requests\n\n * Disciplinary Actions\n\n * Professional Health Monitoring Programs (PHMP)\n\n * FAQs\n\n * Complaints\n\n * Calendar\n\n * Newsletters\n\n * My License\n\n * Verify a License\n\n * Site Tools\n\n * Voting and Elections\n\n * Notaries\n\n * Certifications, Apostilles, and the Authentication of Documents\n\n * Corporations\n\n * State Athletic Commission\n\n * Charities\n\n * Log In\n\n \n \n--- \n \nLicensing > Health-Related Boards > State Board of Occupational Therapy >\nLicensure Information\n\n\|\n\n\|\n\nState Board of Occupational Therapy\n\nEducation and Licensure\n\nLicensure Information \n \n--- \n\| Board Services\|\n\nExam Information \n \n---\|--- \nBoard Forms\|\n\nRenewal Information \n \nReporting Suspected Child Abuse\|\n\nHIPDB Information \n \nBoard Services\n\nRules and regulations - A hard copy is available from the Board office upon\nrequest. Remember to include your mailing address with your request. *Please\nnote that the most current version of the Board's rules and regulations is\navailable through this website.\n\nName change - Will be made only when a copy of an official document (marriage\ncertificate, divorce decree or court order) is submitted with a letter of\nrequest. The fee for a duplicate license is $5.00 (check or money order)\npayable to the Commonwealth of PA.\n\nAddress change - Written requests should include the old address, new address\nand license number and/or social security number. The Board must be notified\nwithin 10 days of any change in address.\n\nCertification of Licensure to Another State - A $15.00 check made payable to\nthe \"Commonwealth of PA\" is required. Submit the request form including your\nname, license number and address of the other state licensing board. Your fee\nand information should be sent to the State Board of Occupational Therapy,\nP.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105. NOTE: As a result of document fraud and\nin an effort to protect its licensees, the Board will only provide direct\nsource verification of your license to another state licensing agency. \n \n--- \n \nBack to Top\n\nBoard application forms are available from the Board office upon request.\n\nApplication for Occupational Therapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant\n\nApplication for Continuing Education Approval - Individual\n\nApplication for Continuing Education Approval - Sponsor\n\nCertification of Licensure Request Form\n\nQuestions regarding practice of this profession may be directed to the Office\nof the State Board:\n\nBoard Administrator, State Board of Occupational Therapy, P.O. Box 2649,\nHarrisburg, PA 17105-2649, (717) 783-1389.\n\ne-mail: ST-OCCUPATIONAL@pa.gov \n \n--- \n \nBack to Top\n\nBoard Examination Information:\n\nOccupational Therapist Registered OTR Examination Certified Occupational\nTherapy Assistant COTA Examination\n\nFor examination application contact: NBCOT, Phone (301) 990-7979; 12 S. Summit\nAvenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150. The link for online\nregistration can be found at NBCOT along with examination windows and\ndeadlines. \n \n--- \n \nBack to Top\n\nLicense renewal cycle and fees:\n\nLicenses expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year. The board mails renewal\nnotices 2 to 3 months prior to the license expiration date. Notices are mailed\nto the most recent address the licensee has reported to the Board. The Postal\nService does not forward licenses.\n\nOccupational Therapist Assistant \n \n--- \n \nBack to Top \n \nState Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure P.O. Box 2649,\nHarrisburg, PA 17105-2649 Phone - (717) 783-1389 Fax - (717) 787-7769 ST-\nOCCUPATIONAL@pa.gov\n\nModified Date: 11/29/2012 07:28 PM \n \nPrivacy Policy \| Security Policy \n--- \nCopyright © Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All Rights Reserved \n \nDATE/TIME:Oct 22, 2013 5:34:45 AM\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.aota.org/en/Education-Careers/Find-School.aspx", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210412065936/https://www.aota.org/en/Education-Careers/Find-School.aspx", "parsed_text": { "title": "", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/medicine/advisory/ot/faq.asp", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201221141641/https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/medicine/advisory/ot/faq.asp", "parsed_text": { "title": "Occupational Therapy Frequently Asked Questions", "passages": [ "The Board of Medicine recommends that Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant students who are about to graduate apply for licensure with the Board when they register to take their NBCOT exam.", "Virginia does not issue a temporary license, however, a graduate of an OT or OTA program may practice designated as an OT-License Applicant or an OTA- License Applicant for 6 months after the date of graduation or until the graduate receives a failing score on the NBCOT exam whichever comes first.", "You may only practice for a total of 6 months after graduation, even if you have applied for licensure after passing the NBCOT exam and have not received your license. It is unlawful to practice beyond the 6 month period of time after graduation without receiving a license.", "You must provide a notarized copy of your school’s diploma and transcript and a statement that your school is no longer in existence.", "Your license must be renewed biennially during your birth month in each even- numbered year. The fee is $135.00. Licenses are updated upon receipt of fees. A current license is printed, mailed and delivered to its destination within 10 working days. If you do not receive your updated license within four weeks of payment, contact the board office.", "Licensees needing a verification can access License Lookup which serves as primary source verification of the credential issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission. This information can be obtained free of charge, is in real time, and available 24 hours a day.", "If you do not receive a notice to renew, you will need to contact the board office at 804-367-4600 for instructions to renew.", "An additional fee for processing a late renewal will be imposed. The license will not be updated until the additional fee is received.", "A renewal certificate with the wallet card attached is generated upon receipt of the renewal fee. It should reach the address of record within 10 to 14 business days.", "A license can only be updated within 60 days prior to the expiration date. Early renewal for military deployment may be considered. Call 804-367-4600.", "Name changes must be submitted in writing with a copy of legal documentation of name change. Request may be faxed to 804-527-4426.", "Yes, visit the Enforcement section of the DHP web to get the form and you may email your complaint to complaints@dhp.virginia.gov.", "If previously licensed in another jurisdiction, documentation of 160 hours (within the 24-month period immediately preceding application) of professional practice as an occupational therapist is required. Active practice may include supervisory, administrative, educational or consultative activities or responsibilities for delivery of such services. If you have not engaged in active practice, you shall serve a board-approved practice of 160 hours to be completed within 60 consecutive days, under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.", "Renewal in a current/active status requires attestation of having completed 20 contact hours of continuing learning activities to include 10 hours of Type 1 activities offered by a sponsor or organization recognized by the profession and may include in-service training, self-study courses, continuing education courses, specialty certification or professional workshops and no more than 10 hours of Type 2 activities, which may include consultation with another therapist, independent reading or research, preparation for a presentation, fieldwork with students, or other such experiences that promote continued learning." ] }, "parsed_md": "Occupational Therapy Frequently Asked Questions\n\nSkip to Content\n\nAgencies \| Governor\n\nSearch Virginia.Gov\n\nDHP Home Page > Medicine > Advisory > Occupational Therapy > FAQ\n\n## Board of Medicine\n\n Medicine Home\n * Staff Directory\n * Email the Board\n\n## Advisory Boards\n\n * Acupuncture\n * Athletic Trainers\n * Behavior Analysis\n * Genetic Counseling\n * Occupational Therapy\n * Midwifery\n * Physician Assistants\n * Polysomnographic Technology\n * Radiological Technology\n * Respiratory Therapists\n * Surgical Assistants\n\n# Occupational Therapy Advisory Board Frequently Asked Questions\n\n## 1\\. When did licensure become effective?\n\nRegulations requiring licensure for Occupational Therapy became effective July\n1, 1998.\n\n## 2\\. When should a new graduate apply for licensure?\n\nThe Board of Medicine recommends that Occupational Therapy and Occupational\nTherapy Assistant students who are about to graduate apply for licensure with\nthe Board when they register to take their NBCOT exam.\n\n## 3\\. Can I practice with a temporary license until a full license is issued?\n\nVirginia does not issue a temporary license, however, a graduate of an OT or\nOTA program may practice designated as an OT-License Applicant or an OTA-\nLicense Applicant for 6 months after the date of graduation or until the\ngraduate receives a failing score on the NBCOT exam whichever comes first.\n\n## 4\\. What if I fail the NBCOT Exam?\n\nAn applicant that fails the NBCOT exam must cease practicing upon learning of\nthe score.\n\n## 5\\. What happens if I pass the NBCOT Exam but have not been licensed?\n\nYou may only practice for a total of 6 months after graduation, even if you\nhave applied for licensure after passing the NBCOT exam and have not received\nyour license. It is unlawful to practice beyond the 6 month period of time\nafter graduation without receiving a license.\n\n## 6\\. My school is no longer in existence. How do I provide documentation of\neducation?\n\nYou must provide a notarized copy of your school’s diploma and transcript and\na statement that your school is no longer in existence.\n\n## 7\\. When do I have to renew my license and how long does it take to\nprocess?\n\nYour license must be renewed biennially during your birth month in each even-\nnumbered year. The fee is $135.00. Licenses are updated upon receipt of fees.\nA current license is printed, mailed and delivered to its destination within\n10 working days. If you do not receive your updated license within four weeks\nof payment, contact the board office.\n\n## 8\\. What is the difference between an active and inactive license?\n\nAn active license allows practice. An inactive license does not allow\npractice.\n\n## 9\\. I am applying for a license in another state that requires verification\nof my Virginia license. How do I verify my license to another jurisdiction?\n\nLicensees needing a verification can access License Lookup which serves as\nprimary source verification of the credential issued by the Commonwealth of\nVirginia and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission. This information\ncan be obtained free of charge, is in real time, and available 24 hours a day.\n\n## 10\\. What if I have not notified you of my change of address and the\nrenewal form was sent to the old address?\n\nIf you do not receive a notice to renew, you will need to contact the board\noffice at 804-367-4600 for instructions to renew.\n\n## 11\\. What if my renewal payment is not received by the deadline?\n\nAn additional fee for processing a late renewal will be imposed. The license\nwill not be updated until the additional fee is received.\n\n## 12\\. I have mailed my renewal form to you. When can I expect to receive my\nnew wallet card?\n\nA renewal certificate with the wallet card attached is generated upon receipt\nof the renewal fee. It should reach the address of record within 10 to 14\nbusiness days.\n\n## 13\\. I am going out of the country for a year. Can I renew early?\n\nA license can only be updated within 60 days prior to the expiration date.\nEarly renewal for military deployment may be considered. Call 804-367-4600.\n\n## 14\\. What do I have to do to notify the board of an upcoming name change?\n\nName changes must be submitted in writing with a copy of legal documentation\nof name change. Request may be faxed to 804-527-4426.\n\n## 15\\. I have not received my renewal certificate for the current year. What\ndo I need to do?\n\nContact the board office at 804-367-4600.\n\n## 16\\. Can you fax renewal forms to me?\n\nNo.\n\n## 17\\. May I verify a license online?\n\nYes. Visit the License Look Up.\n\n## 18\\. Does the Virginia Board have a newsletter?\n\nThe board publishes a Board Brief newsletter periodically. The latest Board\nBriefs can be found online.\n\n## 19\\. May I renew my Virginia license online?\n\nYes, you are able to renew during your renewal cycle through the Online\nLicensing website.\n\n## 20\\. May I change my address online?\n\nYes. Visit the Online Licensing site for more details.\n\n## 21\\. If I want to file a complaint, may I obtain a complaint form online?\n\nYes, visit the Enforcement section of the DHP web to get the form and you may\nemail your complaint to complaints@dhp.virginia.gov.\n\n## 22\\. I have not practiced as an occupational therapist for 2 years. Can I\nstill obtain a Virginia license?\n\nIf previously licensed in another jurisdiction, documentation of 160 hours\n(within the 24-month period immediately preceding application) of professional\npractice as an occupational therapist is required. Active practice may include\nsupervisory, administrative, educational or consultative activities or\nresponsibilities for delivery of such services. If you have not engaged in\nactive practice, you shall serve a board-approved practice of 160 hours to be\ncompleted within 60 consecutive days, under the supervision of a licensed\noccupational therapist.\n\n## 23\\. What are the CE requirements for renewal?\n\nRenewal in a current/active status requires attestation of having completed 20\ncontact hours of continuing learning activities to include 10 hours of Type 1\nactivities offered by a sponsor or organization recognized by the profession\nand may include in-service training, self-study courses, continuing education\ncourses, specialty certification or professional workshops and no more than 10\nhours of Type 2 activities, which may include consultation with another\ntherapist, independent reading or research, preparation for a presentation,\nfieldwork with students, or other such experiences that promote continued\nlearning.\n\nVirginia Board of Medicine, Email: medbd@dhp.virginia.gov\n\nWilliam L. Harp, MD, Executive Director Lori D. Conklin, MD, President\n\n" } ]
9,243,180	How To Juice a Lime	To juice a lime by hand, cut the lime into slices, then squeeze the slices over a small bowl. If the lime has seeds, hold one hand cupped underneath the lime with your fingers slightly spread so the juice can run out but the seeds will not get into the bowl. If you have a citrus juicer, cut the lime in half, press a lime piece into the juicer, and squeeze until no more lime juice comes out. The limes may be easier to squeeze if you microwave them for 15 seconds before juicing them.	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First, recall what I said last week: Refrigerated fruit doesn't juice quite as easily as citrus left at room temperature, and you'll be leaving precious drops behind if you refrigerate it. Either store citrus at room temperature or remove it from the fridge 1-2 hours before juicing.", "Second, roll the fruit on the countertop before juicing. This softens and breaks the cell walls, allowing the fruit to release more juice.", "You can find a number of gadgets on the market for juicing citrus, from a professional lever-style hand press to a simple inexpensive wooden reamer to an electric citrus juicer or an all-purpose fruit and veggie model.", "Your choice will depend on many factors: your budget, the amount of counter or storage space you have, how often you entertain, and whether you'll be juicing anything other than citrus.", "My wife and I don't drink smoothies, protein shakes, or anything of the like, so we don't have much call for vegetable juices. We don't have the budget or storage for machines, and we don't entertain often enough these days to warrant buying an electric juicer. (Although having used one once in prepping lime juice for pitchers of margaritas, I know how handy they are.)", "My preferred tool of choice is a simple hand squeezer. I first tried the enameled aluminum type that Crate and Barrel and other housewares stores sell. I found it efficient and fairly easy to use, but after a while the enamel started to chip and splinter off the squeezer. The day I found an enamel chip in my lemon juice was the day I started shopping for something new.", "I'm currently using a similar squeezer made by Chef'n, and it works not just for lemons but for limes as well. The geared hinge provides a little more force than the enameled squeezer did, and the handle's more comfortable in the hand.", "Storing separate juicers for lemons, limes, and oranges gets to be a pain after a while. This Chef'n model handles small oranges and tangerines pretty well. If I need to squeeze a larger orange, I use my hands, alone, with no tools.", "When using a hinge-style squeezer, there are a couple of pointers that I feel make the job easier and more efficient. First, if you're squeezing a lemon that has a knobby end, trim that off and discard it. These hand squeezers work more efficiently when the lemon is round, not lumpy.", "Second, turn the citrus half around so that the cut side (the fruit flesh) rests against the inner cup. When you squeeze, you'll be turning the lemon rind basically inside out. Not only does this make for more efficient juicing, but it also directs the juice where it needs to go, which is through the perforations in the cup and into your juice receptacle. If you squeeze the lemon half the other way, the juice jets up out of the squeezer and onto your face, hands, shirt, and work surface.", "My wife and I are avid fans of Michael Symon's show, \"Cook Like an Iron Chef,\" on the Cooking Channel. And we noticed once that he uses a simpler tool for squeezing lemons and limes, and you probably already have one around the house. Here, I'll show you.", "All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.", "Michael Dietsch is a barfly, booze hound, book hoarder, jazz fiend, and technographer. He lives with his wife, kids, and cats in the D.C. suburbs. When he's not out on the town, he's usually at home doing laundry and writing.", "Post whatever you want, just keep it seriously about eats, seriously. We reserve the right to delete off-topic or inflammatory comments. Learn more on our Terms of Use page." ] }, "parsed_md": "Cocktail 101: How to Juice Citrus \| Serious Eats\n\n * Cocktails & Spirits\n\nMore Breadcrumbs\n\n * Drinks\n * Cocktails & Spirits\n\n# Cocktail 101: How to Juice Citrus\n\nCocktail 101\n\nAll the basics of the bar.\n\nMichael Dietsch\n\n15 Printer-Friendly Version\n\nPublished: August 25, 2011 Last Updated: September 12, 2020\n\n[Photographs: Michael Dietsch]\n\n#### More Cocktail 101\n\nHow to Use Eggs in Cocktails » Tools You Do Not Need » How to Muddle Mint »\nHow to Make Shrub Syrups » How to Make Layered Cocktails » How to Make\nBrandied Cherries » How to Host a Spirits Tasting »\n\nHaving looked last week at selecting and storing citrus, we'll follow up this\nweek with a quick look at juicing. First, recall what I said last week:\nRefrigerated fruit doesn't juice quite as easily as citrus left at room\ntemperature, and you'll be leaving precious drops behind if you refrigerate\nit. Either store citrus at room temperature or remove it from the fridge 1-2\nhours before juicing.\n\nSecond, roll the fruit on the countertop before juicing. This softens and\nbreaks the cell walls, allowing the fruit to release more juice.\n\nNext, pick your tools.\n\n#### Tools for Juicing Citrus\n\nYou can find a number of gadgets on the market for juicing citrus, from a\nprofessional lever-style hand press to a simple inexpensive wooden reamer to\nan electric citrus juicer or an all-purpose fruit and veggie model.\n\nYour choice will depend on many factors: your budget, the amount of counter or\nstorage space you have, how often you entertain, and whether you'll be juicing\nanything other than citrus.\n\nMy wife and I don't drink smoothies, protein shakes, or anything of the like,\nso we don't have much call for vegetable juices. We don't have the budget or\nstorage for machines, and we don't entertain often enough these days to\nwarrant buying an electric juicer. (Although having used one once in prepping\nlime juice for pitchers of margaritas, I know how handy they are.)\n\n#### Hand Squeezer\n\nMy preferred tool of choice is a simple hand squeezer. I first tried the\nenameled aluminum type that Crate and Barrel and other housewares stores sell.\nI found it efficient and fairly easy to use, but after a while the enamel\nstarted to chip and splinter off the squeezer. The day I found an enamel chip\nin my lemon juice was the day I started shopping for something new.\n\nI'm currently using a similar squeezer made by Chef'n, and it works not just\nfor lemons but for limes as well. The geared hinge provides a little more\nforce than the enameled squeezer did, and the handle's more comfortable in the\nhand.\n\nStoring separate juicers for lemons, limes, and oranges gets to be a pain\nafter a while. This Chef'n model handles small oranges and tangerines pretty\nwell. If I need to squeeze a larger orange, I use my hands, alone, with no\ntools.\n\nWhen using a hinge-style squeezer, there are a couple of pointers that I feel\nmake the job easier and more efficient. First, if you're squeezing a lemon\nthat has a knobby end, trim that off and discard it. These hand squeezers work\nmore efficiently when the lemon is round, not lumpy.\n\nSecond, turn the citrus half around so that the cut side (the fruit flesh)\nrests against the inner cup. When you squeeze, you'll be turning the lemon\nrind basically inside out. Not only does this make for more efficient juicing,\nbut it also directs the juice where it needs to go, which is through the\nperforations in the cup and into your juice receptacle. 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For most people, the lemon-juicing process goes like this: cut a lemon in half, put it in the squeezer with the cut side down, and squeeze. But it turns out, you're juicing the fruit all wrong.", "This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.", "This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.", "Carly Breit Web Editorial Fellow Carly Breit is a freelance writer who loves to write about health, wellness, and strong women.", "This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. 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More about us.\n\n# You've Been Using a Lemon Juicer All Wrong\n\nThe correct way is so much easier!\n\nBy Carly Breit\n\nJul 14, 2017\n\nGetty\n\nWhether you're making a fresh batch of lemonade, a citrus salad dressing, or a\nsweet and sour lemon dessert, chances are you'll be using your handheld lemon\nsqueezer. For most people, the lemon-juicing process goes like this: cut a\nlemon in half, put it in the squeezer with the cut side down, and squeeze. But\nit turns out, you're juicing the fruit all wrong.\n\nThis content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same\ncontent in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at\ntheir web site.\n\n> View this post on Instagram\n>\n> A post shared by Huayan Chen (@puppy1.2.3)\n\nApparently, there's a better way to use your squeezer—and it will give you\neven more juice, according to Buzzfeed. After cutting your lemon (or lime) in\nhalf, cut a small piece of skin off of the other side. Then put your fruit\ninto the squeezer with the skin side down. With a quick press, the juice will\neasily come out.\n\nIf your mind is blown right now, don't worry—you're not the only one.\n\nThis content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same\ncontent in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at\ntheir web site.\n\n> WAIT?! ARE YOU TELLING ME IVE BEEN PUTTING THE LEMON IN THE LEMON SQUEEZER\n> WRONG MY WHOLE LIFE?! https://t.co/X7u1bSDbN6\n>\n> — La Joaquina💋 (@jac_rosales97) May 10, 2017\n\nDon't forget this trick next time your recipe calls for lemon juice!\n\n(h/t Buzzfeed)\n\nFollow Country Living on Pinterest.\n\nCarly Breit Web Editorial Fellow Carly Breit is a freelance writer who loves\nto write about health, wellness, and strong women.\n\nThis content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto\nthis page to help users provide their email addresses. 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But for late spring and summer, in honour of all your lime needs (hello mojitos!), here are a few tips to get every last drop of juice out of those limes.", "1. Use a reamer or juicer. Using a sharp hand reamer or juicer is the easiest and most efficient way to get the juice from your limes. Note: If you’re working with a wooden reamer and it’s dull, replace it. You need sharp edges to break the membranes and release the juices.", "2. Soften the skin. Rolling and pressing your limes on a hard counter prior to slicing can soften the flesh and make it easier to release the juices when you squeeze your limes.", "3. Put them in the microwave. Heating your limes in the microwave on high for 15 seconds works to soften the rind and flesh, making them softer and easier to squeeze. (This is a good idea if you are working with cold limes.)", "4. Jab and poke the dry ones. If your lime is very dry, use a fork to poke the flesh once the lime is cut in half. Then proceed with a reamer or juicer.", "5. When all else fails, zest! When the juice just isn’t there, improvise. Use a Microplane and add some lime zest to the recipe. Zest won’t add the acidity of lime juice, but it will add the lime flavour. Note: Zest can be bitter so use sparingly.", "6. Stop storing limes on the counter. There’s nothing prettier than a bowl of citrus on the kitchen counter, but it’s the worst way to store citrus. Limes left out at room temperature will gradually lose their moisture and their rinds will become hard. To preserve the juice the limes do have, place them in a plastic bag, loosely, and store in the crisper.", "Related: Easy dinner recipes, plus kitchen tips and tricks: Sign up for our food newsletter here! Classic mojito Mojito ice pops", "St. Joseph Communications uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes. Learn more or change your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our service, you agree to our use of cookies." ] }, "parsed_md": "6 Ways To Get The Most Juice From Your Limes \| Chatelaine\n\nKitchen Tips\n\n# 6 Ways To Get The Most Juice From Your Limes\n\nLearn how to get every last drop of juice from your citrus with these handy\ntips.\n\nBy Kristen Eppich Updated January 15, 2021\n\nPhoto, Hoach Le Dinh / Unsplash.\n\nOne thing Canadian seasons can promise is that when our berries and tender\nfruit are readily available, citrus is not. If you’ve picked up limes lately\nyou’ve probably noticed that they’re starting to get small, hard and dry.\nSince it isn’t citrus season in the south, where the majority of our citrus\ncomes from, the pickings are getting slim. But for late spring and summer, in\nhonour of all your lime needs (hello mojitos!), here are a few tips to get\nevery last drop of juice out of those limes.\n\n1\\. Use a reamer or juicer. Using a sharp hand reamer or juicer is the easiest\nand most efficient way to get the juice from your limes. Note: If you’re\nworking with a wooden reamer and it’s dull, replace it. You need sharp edges\nto break the membranes and release the juices.\n\n2\\. Soften the skin. Rolling and pressing your limes on a hard counter prior\nto slicing can soften the flesh and make it easier to release the juices when\nyou squeeze your limes.\n\n3\\. Put them in the microwave. Heating your limes in the microwave on high for\n15 seconds works to soften the rind and flesh, making them softer and easier\nto squeeze. (This is a good idea if you are working with cold limes.)\n\n4\\. Jab and poke the dry ones. If your lime is very dry, use a fork to poke\nthe flesh once the lime is cut in half. Then proceed with a reamer or juicer.\n\n5\\. When all else fails, zest! When the juice just isn’t there, improvise. Use\na Microplane and add some lime zest to the recipe. Zest won’t add the acidity\nof lime juice, but it will add the lime flavour. Note: Zest can be bitter so\nuse sparingly.\n\n6\\. Stop storing limes on the counter. There’s nothing prettier than a bowl of\ncitrus on the kitchen counter, but it’s the worst way to store citrus. Limes\nleft out at room temperature will gradually lose their moisture and their\nrinds will become hard. To preserve the juice the limes do have, place them in\na plastic bag, loosely, and store in the crisper.\n\nWatch: How to make a spicy mojito\n\nOriginally published May 2014. Updated January 2021.\n\nRelated: Easy dinner recipes, plus kitchen tips and tricks: Sign up for our\nfood newsletter here! 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Here are a few easy tips for making sure you are getting the most juice out of your limes, lemons, and other citrus fruits.", "Whether you use a simple wooden reamer, a hand juicer or a citrus squeezer, some sort of gadget will help you get more juice than using your hands alone.", "A good 20 to 30 seconds on high helps the citrus juice flow more easily, especially if you’re taking the fruit straight from the fridge. After microwaving, let it cool for a minute before juicing.", "Rolling helps to burst open some of the individual segments inside limes and lemons so it’s easier to get at the juice. It’s like pre-juicing!", "Although this doesn’t extract more juice if you’re using a reamer or juicer, cutting the fruit lengthwise instead of crosswise makes it easier to grip and squeeze if you are juicing with your hands alone. Cutting a little off center also helps to cut through some of the section membranes.", "If all else fails and you’re convinced there’s still juice to be had, try twisting the citrus segment around a fork. The tines will help to break open any remaining bits of pulp.", "Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories." ] }, "parsed_md": "5 Tips for Squeezing the Most Juice from Limes & Lemons \| Kitchn\n\nNewsletters\n\nSkills\n\nTips & Techniques\n\nvegetables\n\n# 5 Tips for Squeezing the Most Juice from Limes & Lemons\n\nby Emma Christensen\n\npublished Apr 24, 2014\n\nSaveComments\n\nWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we\nmay earn a commission.\n\n(Image credit: AnjelikaGr/Shutterstock)\n\nLimes are crazy expensive this year, which means that once you get your hands\non a few, you’ll want to squeeze out every last drop of juice. Here are a few\neasy tips for making sure you are getting the most juice out of your limes,\nlemons, and other citrus fruits.\n\n### Tip 1: Use a reamer or other citrus juicer.\n\nWhether you use a simple wooden reamer, a hand juicer or a citrus squeezer,\nsome sort of gadget will help you get more juice than using your hands alone.\n\n### Tip 2: Stick it in the microwave.\n\nA good 20 to 30 seconds on high helps the citrus juice flow more easily,\nespecially if you’re taking the fruit straight from the fridge. After\nmicrowaving, let it cool for a minute before juicing.\n\n### Tip 3: Roll it against the counter.\n\nRolling helps to burst open some of the individual segments inside limes and\nlemons so it’s easier to get at the juice. It’s like pre-juicing!\n\nWatch More In Organize & Clean\n\n### Tip 4: Cut it lengthwise.\n\nAlthough this doesn’t extract more juice if you’re using a reamer or juicer,\ncutting the fruit lengthwise instead of crosswise makes it easier to grip and\nsqueeze if you are juicing with your hands alone. Cutting a little off center\nalso helps to cut through some of the section membranes.\n\n### Tip 5: Use a fork.\n\nIf all else fails and you’re convinced there’s still juice to be had, try\ntwisting the citrus segment around a fork. The tines will help to break open\nany remaining bits of pulp.\n\nWhat other tricks do you have for getting the most juice out of limes and\nlemons?\n\n(Updated from a post originally published on June 21, 2010.)\n\nEmma Christensen\n\nContributor\n\nEmma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School\nfor Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check\nout her website for more cooking stories.\n\nSaveComments\n\nFollow us\n\nKitchn is a part of the AT Media family. AT Media is Apartment Therapy,\nKitchn, and Cubby.\n\nGot a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see? Tell us about\nit!\n\nKitchn is © 1994-2021 Apartment Therapy, LLC\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.chefheidifink.com/blog/thai/how-to-cut-and-juice-a-lime/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210412001407/https://www.chefheidifink.com/blog/thai/how-to-cut-and-juice-a-lime/", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Cut and Juice a Lime", "passages": [ "How frustrating it can be to juice a lime! Limes are arranged a bit differently than lemons, so that standard cut-in-half-and-squeeze method produces pretty unsatisfying results. Add that frustration to a recipe calling for half a cup of lime juice and, well... many of us give up and reach for the ReaLime. And that is so NOT OK in my books. We need fresh (fresh!) lime juice for vibrant zing in salsa, Thai dipping sauce, Vietnamese noodle salad! So here I give you a trick that will help you squeeze limes with a minimum of effort, and a maximum of juice.", "Most of my cooking class students are already privy to my lime-juicing trick, but I know that they sometimes forget, and new people want to know this, too. The method I am about to show you is a variation on the bartending cut, meaning that the lime peices, when squeezed, will pour juice downward into the proper receptacle, rather than sideways. This also a very handy trick for you Corona-lovers out there. So here it is.", "2.a) Make the first cut, which should be lengthwise, rather than crosswise, and just to the side of the stem.", "3. Rotate the lime one quarter-turn and make the second cut, which should be the same as the first: lengthwise and to the side of the stem.", "6. Now juice one of the cut pieces of lime (not the core) by squeezing over the bowl with your fingers, like you see above. Because of the clever way you have cut the lime, the juice will go down into the bowl, rather than sideways.", "8. Now to the core. Hold the core over your bowl or ramekin, with a green end in each hand. Twist it like you are wringing water out of wet clothing. Twist and wring. See?", "9. And there you have it! About 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice and a minimum of hand-soreness or mess. A juicier lime will yield even more juice.", "P.S. I first learned how to do this while working at ReBar. Though we did not use this method in our juice bar, the illustrations of how to properly cut a lime were stamped on the sides of the giant 50 lb boxes of limes we brought in for the bar. I think lime companies should put little stickies on each lime illustrating this. That would be a good thing.", "I learned this juicing method in one of Heidi’s East Indian Food classes, and it IS amazing and simple... and then time went by and I completely forgot how to do it, though I did remember Heidi had shown us. I even went to Google to try to find these instructions and couldn’t find any help. I am so glad you have started a blog, and written about this!", "Heidi, I’ve been dazzling people with this trick ever since I learned it one of your classes. It’s very good for my image as a budding home chef :) Thank you!", "Pure genius. Although I may have to adjust my recipes that call for juice of one lime – I think some of them don’t know this tip :)", "Does this work with key limes, as well? Last time I tried to get juice from those it was a nightmare!", "Thanks so much for the tips and photos — I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this before and I just SO many limes! Will definitely use use your method next time :)", "I have heard if you cut a lemon a certain way you will get a lot more juice out of it. Anyone know how to cut it?" ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Cut and Juice a Lime \| Chef Heidi Fink\n\nChef Heidi Fink: Fresh Recipes. Fantastic Food. Finest Instruction.\n\nMenu\n\n * Contact Us\n * Find us on Facebook\n * See us on Instagram\n * Follow us on Twitter\n * Follow us on Pinterest\n\n * Class Schedule\n * Classes\n * Blog\n * Culinary Tours\n * About\n * Resources\n * Food Writing\n * Press\n * Contact\n\n * Recipes\n\n * Appetizers\n * Asian\n * Baking and Treats\n * Birthday\n * Breakfast ideas\n * Camping\n * Dinner Solution\n * Early Spring\n * Fall / Winter\n * Fish and Seafood\n * Frozen Desserts\n * Fruit\n * Gluten Free\n * Holiday\n * Indian\n * Kid Friendly\n * Late Spring / Early Summer\n * Late Summer / Early Fall\n * Local Harvest\n * Lunch ideas\n * Mexican\n * Pie\n * Preserving\n * Quick and Dirty\n * Salads\n * Simple Summer Meals\n * Taste Test\n * Technique technique technique\n * Travel Tales\n * Sides\n * Soups\n * Thai\n * Vegetarian\n * Spices\n * Thai Ingredients\n * Recipe Index\n * My Life in Food\n * Heidi’s How-To\n * In Season\n * Food is for Sharing\n\n * 101 Cookbooks\n * Apartment Therapy: the Kitchn\n * Breakaway Cook\n * Cake Wrecks\n * Canelle et Vanille\n * Chocolate and Zucchini\n * Chow Times\n * David Lebovitz\n * Dinner with Julie\n * dolly and oatmeal\n * Don Genova’s Food Blog\n * Edible Vancouver\n * Family Feed Bag\n * Get Fresh Blog\n * Gluten Free Girl\n * Guilty Kitchen\n * i am a food blog\n * Indian Simmer\n * Lip Smacking\n * Local Milk\n * Love and Lemons\n * Lucky Peach\n * Minimalist Baker\n * My New Roots\n * No Recipes\n * Not Without Salt\n * Once Upon a Chef\n * Orangette\n * rachel eats\n * Rambling Spoon\n * Roots and Grubs\n * Serious Eats\n * She Simmers\n * Simply Recipes\n * Slow Food Canada\n * Smitten Kitchen\n * Steamy Kitchen\n * Summer Tomato\n * The Bitten Word\n * The Wednesday Chef\n * The Woks of Life\n * Traveler’s Lunchbox\n\nSearch\n\n# How to Cut and Juice a Lime\n\nShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Print\n\nJune 22, 2010\n\nHow frustrating it can be to juice a lime! Limes are arranged a bit\ndifferently than lemons, so that standard cut-in-half-and-squeeze method\nproduces pretty unsatisfying results. Add that frustration to a recipe calling\nfor half a cup of lime juice and, well... many of us give up and reach for the\nReaLime. And that is so NOT OK in my books. We need fresh (fresh!) lime juice\nfor vibrant zing in salsa, Thai dipping sauce, Vietnamese noodle salad! So\nhere I give you a trick that will help you squeeze limes with a minimum of\neffort, and a maximum of juice.\n\nMost of my cooking class students are already privy to my lime-juicing trick,\nbut I know that they sometimes forget, and new people want to know this, too.\nThe method I am about to show you is a variation on the bartending cut,\nmeaning that the lime peices, when squeezed, will pour juice downward into the\nproper receptacle, rather than sideways. This also a very handy trick for you\nCorona-lovers out there. So here it is.\n\n1\\. Start with a lime, a paring knife, and a small bowl or ramekin.\n\n2.a) Make the first cut, which should be lengthwise, rather than crosswise,\nand just to the side of the stem.\n\n2.b) The cut piece should look like this.\n\n3\\. Rotate the lime one quarter-turn and make the second cut, which should be\nthe same as the first: lengthwise and to the side of the stem.\n\n4\\. Repeat step 3 twice more.\n\n5\\. You will end up with a rectangular core and 4 oval-ish pieces of lime.\n\n6\\. Now juice one of the cut pieces of lime (not the core) by squeezing over\nthe bowl with your fingers, like you see above. Because of the clever way you\nhave cut the lime, the juice will go down into the bowl, rather than sideways.\n\n7\\. Repeat this squeezing with the remaining pieces of lime (still not the\ncore, though!)\n\n8\\. Now to the core. Hold the core over your bowl or ramekin, with a green end\nin each hand. Twist it like you are wringing water out of wet clothing. Twist\nand wring. See?\n\n9\\. And there you have it! About 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice and a\nminimum of hand-soreness or mess. A juicier lime will yield even more juice.\n\nP.S. I first learned how to do this while working at ReBar. Though we did not\nuse this method in our juice bar, the illustrations of how to properly cut a\nlime were stamped on the sides of the giant 50 lb boxes of limes we brought in\nfor the bar. I think lime companies should put little stickies on each lime\nillustrating this. That would be a good thing.\n\nCategories: Asian, Essential Thai, Feature Ingredients, Fruit, Fruit, Heidi's\nHow-To, Mexican, Recipes, Technique technique technique, Thai, Thai\nIngredients\n\nTags: fresh lime juice, how to cut a lime, how to juice a lime, step-by-step\nlime juicing\n\nShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Print\n\n## Comments (35)\n\n 1. AnnaMataganova says:\n\nJune 23, 2010 at 12:40 PM\n\nI love this method!!! So simple and it worked!!!Heidi you are a very good\nchef!!!\n\nReply\n\n 2. Gresta says:\n\nJune 29, 2010 at 8:13 AM\n\nI learned this juicing method in one of Heidi’s East Indian Food classes, and\nit IS amazing and simple... and then time went by and I completely forgot how\nto do it, though I did remember Heidi had shown us. I even went to Google to\ntry to find these instructions and couldn’t find any help. I am so glad you\nhave started a blog, and written about this!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Tara says:\n\nJune 29, 2010 at 10:04 AM\n\nHeidi, I’ve been dazzling people with this trick ever since I learned it one\nof your classes. It’s very good for my image as a budding home chef :) Thank\nyou!\n\nReply\n\n 4. Kat says:\n\nJuly 10, 2011 at 11:30 AM\n\nCan’t believe I haven’t done this before! Who says you can’t teach an old dog\nnew tricks?\n\nReply\n\n 5. Kevin Hannan says:\n\nNovember 15, 2011 at 6:57 PM\n\nSo this method would be the second best option after using a nice heavy-duty\nlime squeezer, right?\n\nReply\n\n 1. Chef Heidi says:\n\nNovember 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM\n\nHi Kevin – right. :)\n\nReply\n\n 6. Grant says:\n\nNovember 15, 2011 at 10:36 PM\n\nHey! Your on Reddit!\n\nhttp://www.reddit.com/comments/mdm53\n\nGrant\n\nReply\n\n 7. liam says:\n\nNovember 16, 2011 at 1:53 AM\n\nGreat tips! works very well and is super easy!\n\nReply\n\n 8. Pingback: How to Juice a Lime \| Cook For Life\n\n 9. Paul Andreason says:\n\nAugust 2, 2012 at 2:26 PM\n\nPure genius. Although I may have to adjust my recipes that call for juice of\none lime – I think some of them don’t know this tip :)\n\nReply\n\n 10. Pingback: Presser le citron, l’art et la manière.. \| Carnet de saveurs et senteurs\n\n 11. Pingback: Squeeeze! the perfect lime juice.. \| Sniff Kiss\n\n 12. Pingback: Leuke trucjes, ken jij ze al? \| To be a Mommy\n\n 13. Pingback: 11 Foods You've Been Cutting The Wrong Way Your Entire Life - Eye Opening Info \| Eye Opening Info\n\n 14. Pingback: 11 Alimentos Que Haz Estado Cortando De La Manera Incorrecta Tu Vida Entera\n\n 15. Pingback: Whatever They Told You About Handling Food Was Wrong All This Time – Food Life Hacks that Will Amaze You \| Dailyooh.com\n\n 16. Pingback: Newsflash: You’ve Been Cutting Your Food All Wrong. Wise Up.\n\n 17. Pingback: Newsflash: You’ve Been Cutting Your Food All Wrong. Wise Up. \| sooziQ\n\n 18. Kathleen says:\n\nAugust 25, 2014 at 1:34 PM\n\nDoes this work with key limes, as well? Last time I tried to get juice from\nthose it was a nightmare!\n\nReply\n\n 1. Chef Heidi says:\n\nSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:38 PM\n\nHi Kathleen, I’ve actually never tried it with key limes, but it should work.\n\nReply\n\n 19. Pingback: Get Every Last Drop Of Juice Out Of A Lime With This Technique \| Lifehacker Australia\n\n 20. Pingback: 12 Foods You’ve Been Cutting Wrong Your Whole Life - HD.COM\n\n 21. Pingback: These 14 Foods Have Been Getting Cut Wrong The Whole Time. \| Strong Mind, Brave Heart\n\n 22. Pingback: Limonada-De-Coco \| Emily Columpsi\n\n 23. Pingback: 12 Foods You’ve Been Cutting The Wrong Way Your Entire Life - Complete Health and Happiness\n\n 24. Helene Meurer says:\n\nMarch 17, 2015 at 9:09 PM\n\nThanks so much for the tips and photos — I can’t believe I’ve never heard of\nthis before and I just SO many limes! Will definitely use use your method next\ntime :)\n\nReply\n\n 25. Pingback: 14 ?????????, ??????? ?? ?????? ?????? ???????????\n\n 26. N.D. Guerre says:\n\nApril 10, 2015 at 1:04 PM\n\nGreat! Looks very similar to this video. http://youtu.be/Nf0NggA5fxg\n\nReply\n\n 1. Chef Heidi says:\n\nApril 10, 2015 at 2:05 PM\n\nHa – they were just copying me ;)\n\nReply\n\n 27. Pingback: 10 Foods You Must Know How To Peel And Cut Correctly - DIY All in One\n\n 28. Pingback: 36 Sweet Lime Desserts and Drinks \| Food Bloggers of Canada\n\n 29. Pingback: ?????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????? ! - lookmhee.com\n\n 30. Pingback: 14 food hacks that will make you a pro in the kitchen. \| My Blog\n\n 31. Best Nutrition says:\n\nMarch 14, 2018 at 11:52 PM\n\nI have heard if you cut a lemon a certain way you will get a lot more juice\nout of it. Anyone know how to cut it?\n\nReply\n\n 1. Chef Heidi says:\n\nApril 2, 2018 at 3:25 PM\n\nYou can cut the lemon the same way as the lime in this post.\n\nReply\n\n## Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nBack\n\nNext\n\n### Cooking in Season\n\n## Quince: Easy Peeling and Cutting Tips\n\nOct 25, 2020\n\nRead More\n\n### Baking\n\n## Pumpkin Spice Scones\n\nSep 27, 2020\n\nRead More\n\n### Cooking in Season\n\n## Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad\n\nSep 20, 2020\n\nRead More\n\n## Get My Favourite Kitchen Tools\n\n#### Digital Kitchen/BBQ Thermometer with Magnet and Clock Timer\n\nBuy Me\n\n#### Asian Ingredients: A Guide\n\nBuy Me\n\n#### Bench and baking scraper, set of three\n\nBuy Me\n\n###\n\nFollow Chef Heidi Fink on Instagram\n\nMy custom pendant by Kelly Allanson Jewelry arrive\n\nSumac-Spiced Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. 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Or maybe you’re trying to make a few glasses of Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca or Pineapple Limeade Cooler and you’re frustrated at how dry the limes you selected are.", "Using these three simple steps you’ll get so much more juice out of your limes and have plenty of flavor to enhance your next bowl of Deconstructed Guacamole, Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole or summertime drink.", "I know it sounds weird, but I always stick my limes in the microwave for 15 – 30 seconds, usually in 15 second intervals. Warming the fruit up helps the juices to release and you can get so much more out this way.", "Just a couple of seconds rolling the limes on the counter (use the same motion you would when rolling a rolling pin) will tenderize the limes and make them easier to juice, especially if they are harder limes.", "Never try to juice limes by squeezing them manually with your hands. You won’t ever get as much juice this way as you would using a reamer, hand juicer (like pictured), or a citrus squeezer", "Looking for some great recipes to use your juiced lemons or limes? Check our a few of my favorites. You can always browse the Recipe Index for more recipes, or head over to the Ingredient Index to see all of my lemon juice recipes or lime juice recipes.", "Tomato, cucumber, onion, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano make up this Greek take on the classic Pico de Gallo. Greek Pico de Gallo is a great fresh appetizer!", "Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken is a perfect easy summer grilled chicken recipe. The chicken tenderloins are marinated in a sweet and savory honey mustard sauce with sprigs of fresh rosemary and lemon juice, then quickly cooked on a hot grill. So good!", "Homemade slushies like this recipe for a Cherry Limeade Slushie are perfect for summer and they’re super easy to make!", "Kale, purple cabbage, carrot, and red bell pepper are tossed with a jalapeño lime juice vinaigrette for a healthy Mexican inspired Cilantro Lime Kale Slaw.", "Actually, the trick is how you cut it. Cutting it in half (no matter what you do) just doesn't work that well for a lime. Check out this video for details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvURkpvm0ec", "I'm Katie, author of GoodLife Eats. Great recipes, family memories, adventures, good reads, and anything else I love is what you will discover here.", "© 2011 GoodLife EatsTM. All rights reserved. Images, photography original text, and original recipes (unless otherwise noted) contained herein are sole property of GoodLife EatsTM and may not be used, copied or transmitted without author consent. \| Trellis Framework by Mediavine" ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Squeeze the Most Juice from Limes \| Good Life Eats\n\nSkip to Content\n\nPosted on Last updated: January 30, 2020 Categories Kitchen Tips & Tricks\n\nBy: Author Katie\n\n# How To Squeeze the Most Juice from Limes\n\nWondering how to juice lemons or limes? Try using these three simple steps.\nYou’ll get so much more juice out of your lemons and limes and have plenty of\njuice for your recipe.\n\nLimes are often really hard to juice. It can be pretty disappointing to be mid\nguacamole preparation and barely get a few drops out of the limes you\npurchased for your recipe. Or maybe you’re trying to make a few glasses of\nStrawberry Lime Agua Fresca or Pineapple Limeade Cooler and you’re frustrated\nat how dry the limes you selected are.\n\nUsing these three simple steps you’ll get so much more juice out of your limes\nand have plenty of flavor to enhance your next bowl of Deconstructed\nGuacamole, Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole or summertime drink.\n\n## 3 steps to Squeeze the MOST Juice from Lemons or Limes\n\n### Step 1. Microwave the Lemons or Limes\n\nI know it sounds weird, but I always stick my limes in the microwave for 15 –\n30 seconds, usually in 15 second intervals. Warming the fruit up helps the\njuices to release and you can get so much more out this way.\n\n### Step 2. Roll the Lemons or Limes on the Counter\n\nJust a couple of seconds rolling the limes on the counter (use the same motion\nyou would when rolling a rolling pin) will tenderize the limes and make them\neasier to juice, especially if they are harder limes.\n\n### Step 3. Use a Juicer or Reamer to Do Your Juicing\n\nNever try to juice limes by squeezing them manually with your hands. You won’t\never get as much juice this way as you would using a reamer, hand juicer (like\npictured), or a citrus squeezer\n\n## Recipes Using Lemon or Lime Juice\n\nLooking for some great recipes to use your juiced lemons or limes? Check our a\nfew of my favorites. You can always browse the Recipe Index for more recipes,\nor head over to the Ingredient Index to see all of my lemon juice recipes or\nlime juice recipes.\n\nTomato, cucumber, onion, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano make up this Greek\ntake on the classic Pico de Gallo. Greek Pico de Gallo is a great fresh\nappetizer!\n\nGrilled Honey Mustard Chicken is a perfect easy summer grilled chicken recipe.\nThe chicken tenderloins are marinated in a sweet and savory honey mustard\nsauce with sprigs of fresh rosemary and lemon juice, then quickly cooked on a\nhot grill. So good!\n\nHomemade slushies like this recipe for a Cherry Limeade Slushie are perfect\nfor summer and they’re super easy to make!\n\nKale, purple cabbage, carrot, and red bell pepper are tossed with a jalapeño\nlime juice vinaigrette for a healthy Mexican inspired Cilantro Lime Kale Slaw.\n\nDid you love this post? Sign up for Good Life Eats email updates and never\nmiss another update!\n\nTags\n\nTags\n\nlemonlemon juicelime juicelimes\n\nPrevious\n\nGluten Free Strawberry Mini Muffins\n\nNext\n\nToasted Almond and Coconut Scones\n\nClick here to cancel reply.\n\nLeslie Ross\n\nThursday 7th of May 2015\n\nActually, the trick is how you cut it. Cutting it in half (no matter what you\ndo) just doesn't work that well for a lime. Check out this video for details:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvURkpvm0ec\n\n### Welcome!\n\nI'm Katie, author of GoodLife Eats. 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19,929	How To Clean Coins	If you need to clean coins, start by holding them under warm running water for 1-2 minutes. Next, dip the coins in a solution of dish soap and water, then softly rub the coin with your thumb and index finger to dislodge any dirt. If the coins are particularly dirty, you can soak them in the soapy water for a few minutes, then brush them with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Dry each coin with a towel and store them in a dry place. If your coins are collectible, cleaning may reduce their coins’ value, so check with a professional before you clean them.	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How Does It Affect Coins and Their Value?", "passages": [ "Coin toning can intrinsically increase or decrease the value of coins. Natural coin toning can be quite beautiful. It can also be outrageously ugly.", "And because beauty is often times in the eye of the beholder, placing a value on a coin due to its toning can present problems.", "Should you pay extra or less for toned coins? After all, a coin that’s toned is going through a form of corrosion, right?", "Toning is a term that describes the discoloration or light patina that forms on the surface of coins due to oxygen and chemicals in the air acting on the metal. This oxidation can result in a variety and level of toning and also depends on the properties of the metal – silver, gold, copper, nickel, etc.", "Toning is a slow and normal process that can take months to years to appear. Should you worry about toning? If you’re storing your coins properly, don’t. Unless a coin is in a vacuum, it’s going to start at some point.", "A coin that’s toned is in a normal \"stage\" of its life. It won’t disintegrate away before your eyes. Even in worst cases, the tone color will normally take centuries to reach its very darkest and usually its least attractive appearance.", "In fact, you’ll hear coin collectors use the word toning often to a describe a coin’s natural and appealing discoloration.", "We’re all familiar with tarnishing. Tarnish and toning are pretty much synonymous on the scientific scale. However, it’s more typical to hear that a coin is tarnished when describing one that appears discolored in an unnatural, spotted or artificial way.", "There are several factors in determining the value of a coin, but at the very top for most people is its appeal. If a coin is ugly, unless extremely rare, people aren’t going to buy it and the value will be low. If a coin is attractive AND toned, it’ll likely be worth more.", "But again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. With that fact in mind, does it basically imply there’s a smaller market for toned coins? One could argue when there’s no other differentiation, a lustrous coin that looks like new will always have a better market reach and potential than a coin with attractive toning.", "Of course, there’s the flip side of the argument. If coin collecting was all about shiny coins, collectors would have much less resistance when it came to buying cleaned coins. We know that’s not the case!", "With all things considered, a coin’s value is always going to be higher when it’s NATURALLY attractive. Historically, beautifully toned coins that are older garner a premium. It’s not just beauty that sets them apart but their uniqueness.", "Why? A shiny coin is a shiny coin. Everyone’s seen one. A toned coin that’s also attractive, however, isn’t something you see every day. A coin that is both unique and attractive is one that’s sought after by most experienced collectors. They’re rarer and, therefore, worth more money.", "As we first discussed, toning and its color will depend on a coin’s metal composition. Older coins can show more color variations due to multiple and less pure metal \"blends\". And metals like copper and silver can react more quickly and often times tone easier when exposed to the environment.", "Copper – The life cycle you’re most typical to see is orange to reddish-brown to full brown to nearly black.", "Silver – Bright silver to brown to black. Sometimes rainbow-style colors appear in the toning of silver, which can really add to value.", "Unfortunately, just as toning happens naturally with coins, it can also be mimicked artificially by \"coin doctors\". (Think of coin doctors as forgers.) If you Google the words \"tarnish silver\" for example, you’ll find \"recipes\" for ways to create a tarnished look on silver.", "Why would anyone try to artificially tone a coin? It’s nearly always an attempt to improve a coin’s appearance so it can be sold for more. It’s not just to try and seek the premium dollars paid for gorgeously toned coins. More often than not, it’s to hide imperfections the coin already has.", "In ANY instance or method applied to a coin to doctor its appearance, the value of the affected coin IMMEDIATLY declines SUBSTANTIALLY. You don’t want to buy them!", "It usually takes some experience to recognize a coin has been artificially altered. If you don’t have that experience and you’re interested in a coin due to its toning, be cautious on how much you spend for it.", "Ideally, buy significantly priced and toned coins that have already been graded by a third party grading/certification service, like PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) and NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation).", "If your coin has gone through a grading service, you’ll at least have some protection. The last thing you want is to pay for what you think is a gorgeous coin only to later find out it was doctored, making it worth little.", "I have a Georgia quarter with obverse having a swirl of light black. It seems as though it is mixed with the metal. On the reverse it is a darker black over the whole area. Do you think this is discoloration or possibly an error?", "I have two american eagle silver dollars accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. I received them in mint condition but then after three months, they have both tarnished with a distinctive tarnish line running across of both faces of each coin. Both issued by the New York Mint. Will they replace these?", "I use to be a pipe fabricator. I have worked with many types of metal up to titanium and you stated ...After all, a coin that’s toned is going through a form of corrosion, right? . If you are asking a question or making a statement your wrong. Not all metals corrode. The more higher grades don’t unless they are contaminated with other hot temp. metals that come in contact with them. Grade of the metal makes a big difference like 316 stainless steel can be touched and set out in the air for a long long time and still... Read more »", "I work in power plants an Hrst boilers after one start up the 316 stainless will be black an rusted sometime all stainless really is is corrosion", "I HAVE A 1864 SEATED LIBERTY SILVER DOLLAR IT IS SHOWS VIRTUALLY NO WEAR HAVING BEEN PASSED DOWN THROUGH THE FAMILY FOR AT LEAST FOUR OR FIVE GENERATIONS", "IT IS GRAY IN COLOR HAVING LOST ITS LUSTER OVER THE YEARS THE GRAY HAS THE SAME UNIFORM COLOR ON ALL SURFACES", "AU is almost uncirculated.. perhaps the coins has been physically touched by human fingers. The oils in our finger cause the loss of lustre and a coin goes from grades of perfect to almost.", "I have a nickel that is multi colored. Like the metals didn’t mix correctly. Would this be worth anything? Have you ever seen one?", "i have purchased over 400 morgan dollar coins over the past 20 years. I store them in my safe and about 3 years ago i moved them into a new case. The case is metal and has felt on the bottom and top but has slots that separate each coin and they are also packaged in coin holders made of light cardboard/and clear plastic film. Some of the morgans thru the years had some nice toning like rainbow. On thanksgiving day this year I was showing my oldest brother the coins and I was horrified. I had not even looked... Read more »", "I bought a Four piece Lincoln 2009 bicentennial one cent proof set at a pawn shop . The obverse of the set is not toned meaning it looks perfectly proof.however the reverse of each penny has some orange/reddish color,or petina in each coin.being in its unopened government packaging.are these coins errors? And if NOT then does there value become affected by the toning?", "I have a 1864 seated liberty dollar. I looked at counterfeits recently on them the motto in god we trust and also C.C below the eagle. The one I have is exactly the same as a real one. the same size thickness with a gold shinny tint. i just had it sent off for grading.The jeweler that sent it for me graded it as a AU65 but then weighed it and said it only weighed 25.9 grams rather than 26.7 grams.i still sent it off for grading which takes two months. what do you think still could be real or... Read more »", "I have a lot of silver dollars I purchased from a man who was getting rid of his collection. Several have turned dark. There is no wear on them and you can read everything easily. Someone told me that cuts the price in half. Is that true? These are old morgan and peace silver dollars.", "I have just purchased a beautiful 1880 gold toned (both sides) morgan on a popular web auction site. I know little about coin (silver) toning and want to know how the coin can be completely gold toned or has it been gold plated? anyone with knowledge please email me. thanks.", "I just looked at my 2017 BU 1oz silver dollar thats been in its cardboard coin holder an inside the shipping envelope in a drawer since I bought it months ago an noticed that the front of it is starting to get like a rose colored streak across it.", "Gotta put them in air tights discs. That cardboard is not air tight. Sometimes the plastic sticks harder to one side and you get one side toned.", "I stored new coins in green felt in a safe and they started to tone immediately. The ones that were in plastic money bags still look like new. Lesson learned.", "I have a black 1965 Liberty quarter I also have a 1972-D & a1999- P dark colored Liberty quarter Are these collectiable or valuable ?", "While cleaning a 1968 JFK half dollar (40% silver) with warm water and dish soap the coin completely toned GOLD in front of my eyes. Has anyone experienced anything similar?", "I have a 1943 quarter that appears to be made of copper, but tiny chips look like it is still silver below the coating. Is it simply corroded or did someone possibly alter it by dipping it in something or heating it up?", "I have a 1961 penny that has a brilliant shine and it has some light purple a little red but it’s the brightness of the coin. I’ve seen none that compares. As far as I know it’s never been cleaned", "I have 1994 P Quarter that has a yellowish gold petina. Could someone please give me more info on why it is discolored.", "I have found a 2000 p mm.Maryland quarter and it seems to have a light transparent bluing effect. It’s definitely not an ugly (if you will) coin it’s actually very appealing to the eye. I like the bluish /grayish color and the quarter looks as if it could receive a ms 67 grade.", "Hi there. Just wondered if anyone knows what would cause these mark on a UK 50p piece? Its is not visable in direct light, onlybwhen you turn the coin away. Just wondered if it was caused by a chemical or made during the minting process. Thank you in advance for your comments.", "I got this nickel as change at a store and saved it because of the colors it’s kinda hard to see in the pictures but it’s kinda rainbow colors mostly purple", "Anticipated by many, once delayed, and likely not available for long, the United States Mint's 2021 Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set goes...", "Copyright © 2007-2021 CoinNews Media Group LLC. No portion of this site may be reproduced or copied without written permission. P.O. Box 691701 San Antonio, TX 78269. 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How Does It Affect Coins and Their Value? \| CoinNews\n\n * HOME\n * Latest Headlines\n * U.S. COINS\n * COIN PRICING & COLLECTOR TOOLS\n\n * Silver, Gold, Platinum & Palladium Prices\n * Coin Price Guides & Information\n\n * PCGS Coin Price Guide\n * Error Coin Price Guide\n * Rate of Return Coin Calculators\n * Inflation Calculator\n * International Currency Converter\n * COIN MELT CALCULATORS\n\n * US Silver Coin Melt Calculator\n * Canadian Silver Coin Melt Calculator\n * Australian Silver Coin Melt Calculator\n * New Zealand Silver Coin Melt Calculator\n * ABOUT\n\nSign in\n\nWelcome!Log into your account\n\nForgot your password?\n\nPassword recovery\n\nRecover your password\n\nMonday, September 13, 2021\n\nSign in\n\nWelcome! Log into your account\n\nForgot your password? 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It can also be outrageously ugly.\n\nAnd because beauty is often times in the eye of the beholder, placing a value\non a coin due to its toning can present problems.\n\nShould you pay extra or less for toned coins? After all, a coin that’s toned\nis going through a form of corrosion, right?\n\n## What exactly is coin toning?\n\nToning is a term that describes the discoloration or light patina that forms\non the surface of coins due to oxygen and chemicals in the air acting on the\nmetal. This oxidation can result in a variety and level of toning and also\ndepends on the properties of the metal – silver, gold, copper, nickel, etc.\n\nToning is a slow and normal process that can take months to years to appear.\nShould you worry about toning? If you’re storing your coins properly, don’t.\nUnless a coin is in a vacuum, it’s going to start at some point.\n\nA coin that’s toned is in a normal \"stage\" of its life. It won’t disintegrate\naway before your eyes. Even in worst cases, the tone color will normally take\ncenturies to reach its very darkest and usually its least attractive\nappearance.\n\nIn fact, you’ll hear coin collectors use the word toning often to a describe a\ncoin’s natural and appealing discoloration.\n\nWe’re all familiar with tarnishing. Tarnish and toning are pretty much\nsynonymous on the scientific scale. However, it’s more typical to hear that a\ncoin is tarnished when describing one that appears discolored in an unnatural,\nspotted or artificial way.\n\n## How can you tell whether coin toning adds value to a coin?\n\nThere are several factors in determining the value of a coin, but at the very\ntop for most people is its appeal. If a coin is ugly, unless extremely rare,\npeople aren’t going to buy it and the value will be low. If a coin is\nattractive AND toned, it’ll likely be worth more.\n\nBut again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. With that fact in mind, does\nit basically imply there’s a smaller market for toned coins? One could argue\nwhen there’s no other differentiation, a lustrous coin that looks like new\nwill always have a better market reach and potential than a coin with\nattractive toning.\n\nOf course, there’s the flip side of the argument. If coin collecting was all\nabout shiny coins, collectors would have much less resistance when it came to\nbuying cleaned coins. We know that’s not the case!\n\nWith all things considered, a coin’s value is always going to be higher when\nit’s NATURALLY attractive. Historically, beautifully toned coins that are\nolder garner a premium. It’s not just beauty that sets them apart but their\nuniqueness.\n\nWhy? A shiny coin is a shiny coin. Everyone’s seen one. A toned coin that’s\nalso attractive, however, isn’t something you see every day. A coin that is\nboth unique and attractive is one that’s sought after by most experienced\ncollectors. They’re rarer and, therefore, worth more money.\n\n## What coin toning colors should you expect to see?\n\nAs we first discussed, toning and its color will depend on a coin’s metal\ncomposition. Older coins can show more color variations due to multiple and\nless pure metal \"blends\". And metals like copper and silver can react more\nquickly and often times tone easier when exposed to the environment.\n\nHere are some very general toning characteristics of the major metals in coins\nwe know today:\n\n * Copper – The life cycle you’re most typical to see is orange to reddish-brown to full brown to nearly black.\n * Nickel – Silver-ish to eventually a musty gray.\n * Silver – Bright silver to brown to black. Sometimes rainbow-style colors appear in the toning of silver, which can really add to value.\n * Gold – Bright yellow to orange. Sometimes a reddish color.\n\n## Beware of artificially toned coins\n\nUnfortunately, just as toning happens naturally with coins, it can also be\nmimicked artificially by \"coin doctors\". (Think of coin doctors as forgers.)\nIf you Google the words \"tarnish silver\" for example, you’ll find \"recipes\"\nfor ways to create a tarnished look on silver.\n\nWhy would anyone try to artificially tone a coin? It’s nearly always an\nattempt to improve a coin’s appearance so it can be sold for more. It’s not\njust to try and seek the premium dollars paid for gorgeously toned coins. More\noften than not, it’s to hide imperfections the coin already has.\n\nIn ANY instance or method applied to a coin to doctor its appearance, the\nvalue of the affected coin IMMEDIATLY declines SUBSTANTIALLY. You don’t want\nto buy them!\n\nIt usually takes some experience to recognize a coin has been artificially\naltered. If you don’t have that experience and you’re interested in a coin due\nto its toning, be cautious on how much you spend for it.\n\nIdeally, buy significantly priced and toned coins that have already been\ngraded by a third party grading/certification service, like PCGS (Professional\nCoin Grading Service) and NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation).\n\nIf your coin has gone through a grading service, you’ll at least have some\nprotection. The last thing you want is to pay for what you think is a gorgeous\ncoin only to later find out it was doctored, making it worth little.\n\n### Share news:\n\n * Tweet\n * More\n\n * Email\n * Print\n\nRelated Articles:\n\n * Numismatic News: Double-Die Gaum Quarters, Proof 70 Star? Toning & Values\n * Bullion Price Recap: Precious Metals Affect Coin Sales\n * What are Colorized and Layered Coins? Should You Buy Them?\n\nCoinNews.net\n\nSubscribe\n\nLogin\n\n24 Comments\n\nInline Feedbacks\n\nView all comments\n\nDana\n\n10 years ago\n\nI have a Georgia quarter with obverse having a swirl of light black. It seems\nas though it is mixed with the metal. On the reverse it is a darker black over\nthe whole area. Do you think this is discoloration or possibly an error?\n\nReply\n\nAnthony\n\n8 years ago\n\nI have two american eagle silver dollars accompanied by a certificate of\nauthenticity. I received them in mint condition but then after three months,\nthey have both tarnished with a distinctive tarnish line running across of\nboth faces of each coin. Both issued by the New York Mint. Will they replace\nthese?\n\nReply\n\nskylar\n\n7 years ago\n\nput a silver dollar on my roof four a couple of years u think it will look\ncooler\n\nReply\n\nBruce Whalen\n\n6 years ago\n\nI use to be a pipe fabricator. I have worked with many types of metal up to\ntitanium and you stated ...After all, a coin that’s toned is going through a\nform of corrosion, right? . If you are asking a question or making a statement\nyour wrong. Not all metals corrode. The more higher grades don’t unless they\nare contaminated with other hot temp. metals that come in contact with them.\nGrade of the metal makes a big difference like 316 stainless steel can be\ntouched and set out in the air for a long long time and still... Read more »\n\nReply\n\nEthan J Autrey\n\nReply to Bruce Whalen\n\n3 years ago\n\nI work in power plants an Hrst boilers after one start up the 316 stainless\nwill be black an rusted sometime all stainless really is is corrosion\n\nReply\n\nROY CARPENTER\n\n5 years ago\n\nI HAVE A 1864 SEATED LIBERTY SILVER DOLLAR IT IS SHOWS VIRTUALLY NO WEAR\nHAVING BEEN PASSED DOWN THROUGH THE FAMILY FOR AT LEAST FOUR OR FIVE\nGENERATIONS\n\nIT IS GRAY IN COLOR HAVING LOST ITS LUSTER OVER THE YEARS THE GRAY HAS THE\nSAME UNIFORM COLOR ON ALL SURFACES\n\nTHERE ARE NO SCRATCHES OR MARKS ON THE FACE OR BACK OF COIN\n\nA WELL KNOWN AREA COIN DEALER HAS GRADED IT AU-50 UPON PHYSICAL INSPECTION\nWITH VALUE OF AROUND $2000.\n\nWOULD THE GRAYING OF THE COIN PREVENT A HIGHER VALUE IF IT WERE TO BE A MS\nTYPE ?\n\nReply\n\nGary\n\nReply to ROY CARPENTER\n\n3 years ago\n\nAU is almost uncirculated.. perhaps the coins has been physically touched by\nhuman fingers. The oils in our finger cause the loss of lustre and a coin goes\nfrom grades of perfect to almost.\n\nReply\n\nkim Fink\n\n5 years ago\n\nI have a nickel that is multi colored. Like the metals didn’t mix correctly.\nWould this be worth anything? Have you ever seen one?\n\nReply\n\nwilliam nakano\n\n4 years ago\n\ni have purchased over 400 morgan dollar coins over the past 20 years. I store\nthem in my safe and about 3 years ago i moved them into a new case. The case\nis metal and has felt on the bottom and top but has slots that separate each\ncoin and they are also packaged in coin holders made of light cardboard/and\nclear plastic film. Some of the morgans thru the years had some nice toning\nlike rainbow. On thanksgiving day this year I was showing my oldest brother\nthe coins and I was horrified. I had not even looked... Read more »\n\nReply\n\nRaymond A Cerro\n\n4 years ago\n\nI bought a Four piece Lincoln 2009 bicentennial one cent proof set at a pawn\nshop . The obverse of the set is not toned meaning it looks perfectly\nproof.however the reverse of each penny has some orange/reddish color,or\npetina in each coin.being in its unopened government packaging.are these coins\nerrors? And if NOT then does there value become affected by the toning?\n\nReply\n\nNorman Page\n\n4 years ago\n\nI have a 1864 seated liberty dollar. I looked at counterfeits recently on them\nthe motto in god we trust and also C.C below the eagle. The one I have is\nexactly the same as a real one. the same size thickness with a gold shinny\ntint. i just had it sent off for grading.The jeweler that sent it for me\ngraded it as a AU65 but then weighed it and said it only weighed 25.9 grams\nrather than 26.7 grams.i still sent it off for grading which takes two months.\nwhat do you think still could be real or... Read more »\n\nReply\n\nVernon Cameron\n\n4 years ago\n\nI have a lot of silver dollars I purchased from a man who was getting rid of\nhis collection. Several have turned dark. There is no wear on them and you can\nread everything easily. Someone told me that cuts the price in half. Is that\ntrue? These are old morgan and peace silver dollars.\n\nReply\n\nschbilgeo\n\n3 years ago\n\nI have just purchased a beautiful 1880 gold toned (both sides) morgan on a\npopular web auction site. I know little about coin (silver) toning and want to\nknow how the coin can be completely gold toned or has it been gold plated?\nanyone with knowledge please email me. thanks.\n\nReply\n\nJack Burton\n\n3 years ago\n\nI just looked at my 2017 BU 1oz silver dollar thats been in its cardboard coin\nholder an inside the shipping envelope in a drawer since I bought it months\nago an noticed that the front of it is starting to get like a rose colored\nstreak across it.\n\nReply\n\nCameron\n\nReply to Jack Burton\n\n1 year ago\n\nGotta put them in air tights discs. That cardboard is not air tight. Sometimes\nthe plastic sticks harder to one side and you get one side toned.\n\nReply\n\nKevin\n\n3 years ago\n\nI stored new coins in green felt in a safe and they started to tone\nimmediately. The ones that were in plastic money bags still look like new.\nLesson learned.\n\nReply\n\nJ Riffle\n\n3 years ago\n\nI have a black 1965 Liberty quarter I also have a 1972-D & a1999- P dark\ncolored Liberty quarter Are these collectiable or valuable ?\n\nReply\n\nJose\n\n2 years ago\n\nWhile cleaning a 1968 JFK half dollar (40% silver) with warm water and dish\nsoap the coin completely toned GOLD in front of my eyes. Has anyone\nexperienced anything similar?\n\nReply\n\nPaul\n\n2 years ago\n\nI have a 1943 quarter that appears to be made of copper, but tiny chips look\nlike it is still silver below the coating. Is it simply corroded or did\nsomeone possibly alter it by dipping it in something or heating it up?\n\nReply\n\nRonald norris\n\n2 years ago\n\nI have a 1961 penny that has a brilliant shine and it has some light purple a\nlittle red but it’s the brightness of the coin. I’ve seen none that compares.\nAs far as I know it’s never been cleaned\n\nReply\n\nAmanda Harrison\n\n1 year ago\n\nI have 1994 P Quarter that has a yellowish gold petina. Could someone please\ngive me more info on why it is discolored.\n\nReply\n\nMary K Freeman\n\n1 year ago\n\nI have found a 2000 p mm.Maryland quarter and it seems to have a light\ntransparent bluing effect. It’s definitely not an ugly (if you will) coin it’s\nactually very appealing to the eye. I like the bluish /grayish color and the\nquarter looks as if it could receive a ms 67 grade.\n\nReply\n\nALISON H PLAYLE\n\n11 months ago\n\nHi there. Just wondered if anyone knows what would cause these mark on a UK\n50p piece? Its is not visable in direct light, onlybwhen you turn the coin\naway. Just wondered if it was caused by a chemical or made during the minting\nprocess. Thank you in advance for your comments.\n\nReply\n\nScott A Long\n\n3 months ago\n\nI got this nickel as change at a store and saved it because of the colors it’s\nkinda hard to see in the pictures but it’s kinda rainbow colors mostly purple\n\nReply\n\n#### Recent Coin News\n\n### 2021 Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set Launch\n\nDarrin Lee Unser - September 13, 2021 305\n\nAnticipated by many, once delayed, and likely not available for long, the\nUnited States Mint's 2021 Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set\ngoes...\n\n### 2021 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Includes Two American Silver Eagles\n\nSeptember 10, 2021\n\n### GreatCollections’ August Coin Sales Top $51 Million\n\nSeptember 10, 2021\n\n### Redesigned 2021-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle Launch\n\nSeptember 9, 2021\n\n### 1894-S Dime Acquired for $1.8M by Legend Numismatics on Behalf of...\n\nSeptember 8, 2021\n\nLoad more\n\nCoin News \| News Today \| Collector Tools \| Coins \| Silver Coin Values\n\nCopyright © 2007-2021 CoinNews Media Group LLC. 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There are situations where coins have been conserved by removing dirt and encrustations, especially when the coin has been in the ground or under the ocean. Trained conservators know how to remove foreign material without further damaging the coin.", "Light cleaning or wiping uncirculated coins will downgrade them to AU or lower. That translates, depending on the coin, to 25% to 50% of its “pre- cleaned” value.", "When a coin blank is struck by the dies, the metal becomes molten and flows into the recesses of the die and outward from the center to the rim. The metal flow lines are responsible for what we call luster. These lines sit directly on the surface of the coin and are easily removed. Any disturbance of the flow lines by cleaning is immediately detectable by an expert.", "Graders look for flow lines first when evaluating an uncirculated coin. Dipping a coin in silver cleaner reduces the height of flow lines because it removes the surface layer of the coin. The first time one does this the coin appears as if it has been improved but along with the toning you’ve also removed the protective oxide layer that develops on all coins. In a short time the coin “needs” to be dipped again. As little as three dippings can be enough to reduce the grade of a coin from uncirculated to AU. Excessive dipping eventually causes a coin to look flat and lifeless since it no longer has any luster.", "Even coins with obvious wear normally have luster. Even EF-45 coins will have luster in the protected areas of the coin.", "Once the luster is gone from cleaning, the uninitiated usually take to polishing the coin in desperate attempt to restore the coin to uncirculated condition (polishing is the process of moving metal). Polished coins are obvious to anyone accustomed to buying and selling coins. At that point the coin usually has been reduced to its metal value.", "Note that wear is not considered damage and is the natural progression of a coin. Though circulated coins are usually less expensive than coins in new condition, they also often have character. There are many collectors that prefer coins in XF and AU grades because of this factor. Also, uncirculated examples of rare dates are often out of the price range of the majority of collectors so nice, untreated, circulated examples are very desirable." ] }, "parsed_md": "How much does light wiping and/or cleaning detract from the value of silver\ncoins? - CoinSite\n\nHow much does light wiping and/or cleaning detract from the value of silver\ncoins? - CoinSite\n\nMenu\n\n# How much does light wiping and/or cleaning detract from the value of silver\ncoins?\n\nBill F. asks: How much does light wiping and/or light cleaning detract from\nthe value of silver coins? How do you identify this?\n\nDisturbing the surface of a coin by cleaning is obvious to trained\nnumismatists and knowledgeable collectors. Yes, it reduces the desirability of\nthe coin and therefore the price. There are situations where coins have been\nconserved by removing dirt and encrustations, especially when the coin has\nbeen in the ground or under the ocean. Trained conservators know how to remove\nforeign material without further damaging the coin.\n\nLight cleaning or wiping uncirculated coins will downgrade them to AU or\nlower. That translates, depending on the coin, to 25% to 50% of its “pre-\ncleaned” value.\n\nWhen a coin blank is struck by the dies, the metal becomes molten and flows\ninto the recesses of the die and outward from the center to the rim. The metal\nflow lines are responsible for what we call luster. These lines sit directly\non the surface of the coin and are easily removed. Any disturbance of the flow\nlines by cleaning is immediately detectable by an expert.\n\nGraders look for flow lines first when evaluating an uncirculated coin.\nDipping a coin in silver cleaner reduces the height of flow lines because it\nremoves the surface layer of the coin. The first time one does this the coin\nappears as if it has been improved but along with the toning you’ve also\nremoved the protective oxide layer that develops on all coins. In a short time\nthe coin “needs” to be dipped again. As little as three dippings can be enough\nto reduce the grade of a coin from uncirculated to AU. Excessive dipping\neventually causes a coin to look flat and lifeless since it no longer has any\nluster.\n\nEven coins with obvious wear normally have luster. Even EF-45 coins will have\nluster in the protected areas of the coin.\n\nOnce the luster is gone from cleaning, the uninitiated usually take to\npolishing the coin in desperate attempt to restore the coin to uncirculated\ncondition (polishing is the process of moving metal). Polished coins are\nobvious to anyone accustomed to buying and selling coins. At that point the\ncoin usually has been reduced to its metal value.\n\nNote that wear is not considered damage and is the natural progression of a\ncoin. Though circulated coins are usually less expensive than coins in new\ncondition, they also often have character. There are many collectors that\nprefer coins in XF and AU grades because of this factor. Also, uncirculated\nexamples of rare dates are often out of the price range of the majority of\ncollectors so nice, untreated, circulated examples are very desirable.\n\nDec 18, 2013coindoc\n\nLife Saving medalsWhat is the best way to collect coins from around the world?\n\n###### You Might Also Like\n\n##### Identifying the 1982 Lincoln cent varieties\n\n\|\n\n##### Selling a coin collection \n \n---\|--- \n \n##### coindoc\n\n6 years ago GeneralCleaning Coins, Valuing Coins2\n\n##### The Coindoc's MOST POPULAR\n\n 1. U.S. Coin Values\n 2. U.S. Silver Coins: When They Ended and What They’re Worth\n 3. U.S. Error Coin Values\n 4. U.S. Paper Money Values\n 5. Sell Your Coins\n 6. Philippines Coin Values\n 7. U. S. Paper Money Error Values\n 8. Japanese Invasion Money\n 9. 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So, many of the contaminants found in water are inorganic minerals, metals etc. Those types of contaminants have very high melting points and even higher boiling points (way higher than the boiling point of water at 212 degrees F). So, as the water (with its contaminants) is boiled, the pure water turns into steam and is captured and cooled and thus becomes distilled water. The junk left behind is all of the contaminants.", "Now, there’s one small problem with that process above. There are many volatile organic compounds found in water—and many of them have boiling points below that of pure water (like pesticides or herbicides and a whole lot of other volatile chemical compounds that have names far too difficult to pronounce, much less spell). The point is that when the water gets heated, the volatiles boil off first, then the pure water next. So, it’s very important to have additional purification technologies—besides only distillation—to make sure all the bad stuff is removed.", "Purified water is defined by the levels (or lack thereof) of any impurities found in the water. To meet the legal definition of “purified water,” water impurities must be removed or reduced to extremely low levels. The impurity load of dissolved solids in purified water cannot exceed 10 parts-per-million, and water that meets this threshold is inherently of a higher purity than spring water, tap water, or filtered water.", "Purified water is often confused with filtered water. Many people believe the two terms to be synonymous, but this is not the case. While both types of water are subject to some sort of filtration (as is almost every spring water), purified water is cleansed and purified through additional purification processes, typically reverse osmosis, distillation, or deionization. The resultant product, “purified” water, is of significantly higher purity than either spring water, tap water, or filtered water.", "Purified water may originate from either a spring, surface or groundwater source or directly from the tap. It simply doesn’t matter. Since the purification process is designed to remove virtually all types of impurities, the quality of the source water has little bearing on the quality of the final product. Nevertheless, our source water meets the EPA minimum drinking water standards before any purification is even done!! Read that again—that’s what we start with. We purify that water extensively and literally remove more than 99.5% of all incoming impurities. A properly designed and functioning purification system will produce extremely high purity water every time, regardless of variations in the source water’s quality. This is not true of spring water, tap water, or filtered water. For this reason, purified water is viewed as the objective benchmark against which the purity of other waters is judged.", "The most interesting part of this is the fact that distilled water is purified water. That’s correct—the process of distillation is one of the technologies used to purify water. Reverse osmosis is another technology that is used to purify water. The big difference is that boiling water consumes a tremendous amount of energy. Think about it: all the water has to be boiled until there’s none left (it’s all turned to steam). That is a lot of energy. Conversely, reverse osmosis technology consumes far less energy—commercial systems like ours utilize energy efficient pumps to perform their purification, and the end result is considerably more cost effective.", "The old adages about distilled water tasting flat or only being used for steam irons are simply not true. The reason distilled water was recommended for irons is simply because the minerals that can clog up the little steam holes have been removed—which keeps your iron nice and clean. There’s nothing wrong with drinking it.", "We offer an extensive line of products available for our home and office delivery service. You can probably guess what our main one is going to be—WATER! You may be wondering what makes our water so special. Because of our custom 12-step purification process, our water is the purest water on the planet—we call it purified water for this reason. It is completely free of any harmful impurities and, most importantly, tastes fantastic!!! We offer our water in 5-gallon bottles, 3-gallon bottles, cases, and custom water bottles–they make very cool marketing items.", "DrinkMore Water is a locally owned and operated bottled water delivery company with its world headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD. Started in 1993, DrinkMore Water has always been synonymous with the highest standards of purity and quality. We have built our reputation on a foundation of giving back to our local community. We have won numerous awards and honors relating to outstanding community service, ethical business behavior, and product quality." ] }, "parsed_md": "Distilled Water Vs. Purified Water \| Choosing Purified Bottled Water\n\nWe Set the Standard for Purity\n\nACCOUNT LOGIN\n\nCall Us Today!\n\n1-800-697-2070 1-800-697-2070\n\nOrder Online\n\n# Distilled vs. Purified Water\n\nDistilled water vs. purified water comes down to the process the water went\nthrough to reach purification. Before we get into the exact process\ndifferences between distilled and purified water, it’s important to understand\nwhat each type means.\n\nLooking for the best water delivery in the DC area and ready to schedule? Give\nus a call at 800-697-2070 now!\n\n## What Is Distilled Water?\n\nDistilled water is created through the process of distillation. Basically, in\nthe process of distillation, the pure H2O is boiled out of its contaminants.\nSo, many of the contaminants found in water are inorganic minerals, metals\netc. Those types of contaminants have very high melting points and even higher\nboiling points (way higher than the boiling point of water at 212 degrees F).\nSo, as the water (with its contaminants) is boiled, the pure water turns into\nsteam and is captured and cooled and thus becomes distilled water. The junk\nleft behind is all of the contaminants.\n\n### Is Distilled Water Completely Safe?\n\nNow, there’s one small problem with that process above. There are many\nvolatile organic compounds found in water—and many of them have boiling points\nbelow that of pure water (like pesticides or herbicides and a whole lot of\nother volatile chemical compounds that have names far too difficult to\npronounce, much less spell). The point is that when the water gets heated, the\nvolatiles boil off first, then the pure water next. So, it’s very important to\nhave additional purification technologies—besides only distillation—to make\nsure all the bad stuff is removed.\n\n## What Is Purified Water?\n\nPurified water is defined by the levels (or lack thereof) of any impurities\nfound in the water. To meet the legal definition of “purified water,” water\nimpurities must be removed or reduced to extremely low levels. The impurity\nload of dissolved solids in purified water cannot exceed 10 parts-per-million,\nand water that meets this threshold is inherently of a higher purity than\nspring water, tap water, or filtered water.\n\n### Purified vs. Filtered Water\n\nPurified water is often confused with filtered water. Many people believe the\ntwo terms to be synonymous, but this is not the case. While both types of\nwater are subject to some sort of filtration (as is almost every spring\nwater), purified water is cleansed and purified through additional\npurification processes, typically reverse osmosis, distillation, or\ndeionization. The resultant product, “purified” water, is of significantly\nhigher purity than either spring water, tap water, or filtered water.\n\nPurified water may originate from either a spring, surface or groundwater\nsource or directly from the tap. It simply doesn’t matter. Since the\npurification process is designed to remove virtually all types of impurities,\nthe quality of the source water has little bearing on the quality of the final\nproduct. Nevertheless, our source water meets the EPA minimum drinking water\nstandards before any purification is even done!! Read that again—that’s what\nwe start with. We purify that water extensively and literally remove more than\n99.5% of all incoming impurities. A properly designed and functioning\npurification system will produce extremely high purity water every time,\nregardless of variations in the source water’s quality. This is not true of\nspring water, tap water, or filtered water. For this reason, purified water is\nviewed as the objective benchmark against which the purity of other waters is\njudged.\n\n## Which Is Best: Distilled or Purified Water?\n\nThe most interesting part of this is the fact that distilled water is purified\nwater. That’s correct—the process of distillation is one of the technologies\nused to purify water. Reverse osmosis is another technology that is used to\npurify water. The big difference is that boiling water consumes a tremendous\namount of energy. Think about it: all the water has to be boiled until there’s\nnone left (it’s all turned to steam). That is a lot of energy. Conversely,\nreverse osmosis technology consumes far less energy—commercial systems like\nours utilize energy efficient pumps to perform their purification, and the end\nresult is considerably more cost effective.\n\nThe old adages about distilled water tasting flat or only being used for steam\nirons are simply not true. The reason distilled water was recommended for\nirons is simply because the minerals that can clog up the little steam holes\nhave been removed—which keeps your iron nice and clean. There’s nothing wrong\nwith drinking it.\n\n## The Best Choice in Water Delivery Service in DC, MD & VA\n\nWe offer an extensive line of products available for our home and office\ndelivery service. You can probably guess what our main one is going to\nbe—WATER! You may be wondering what makes our water so special. Because of our\ncustom 12-step purification process, our water is the purest water on the\nplanet—we call it purified water for this reason. It is completely free of any\nharmful impurities and, most importantly, tastes fantastic!!! We offer our\nwater in 5-gallon bottles, 3-gallon bottles, cases, and custom water\nbottles–they make very cool marketing items.\n\nContact us today to schedule a delivery »\n\n# Contact Us\n\nIf you are a NEW customer ...\n\n##\n\nPlease Enter Your Delivery Zip Code\n\nX\n\n\"Number of Water Enthusiasts = Bottles”.\n\nDrinkMore Water\n\n7595-A Rickenbacker Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879\n\nPhone:1-800-697-2070\n\nFax: 240-306-1234\n\nOffice Hours: Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm\n\nEMAIL US »\n\nAbout Us\n\nDrinkMore Water is a locally owned and operated bottled water delivery company\nwith its world headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD. Started in 1993, DrinkMore\nWater has always been synonymous with the highest standards of purity and\nquality. We have built our reputation on a foundation of giving back to our\nlocal community. We have won numerous awards and honors relating to\noutstanding community service, ethical business behavior, and product quality.\n\nSign up for our Email Newsletter\n\nFollow Us\n\n© Copyright DrinkMore Water. All Rights Reserved.\n\n * Terms and Conditions\n * Privacy Policy\n * Sitemap\n * Jobs\n\nWebsite Design by Blue Corona, a Top SEO Company\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/scratches-vary-in-severity-on-coins", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201024040017/https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/scratches-vary-in-severity-on-coins", "parsed_text": { "title": "Scratches vary in severity on coinsNumismatic News", "passages": [ "In this column, I’ll attempt to simplify how hairlines and scratches on coins might be treated today and in the future. I have found that by breaking down a complex subject into smaller bits it is easier to understand.", "Let me illustrate this using the old technical grading system that was devised to only describe a coin’s condition of preservation – nothing else. Unfortunately, an unacceptable amount of subjectivity enters the grading equation when factors such as eye appeal, strike, or the effect that post- minting damage has on a coin’s grade. Further complexity is introduced when a coin’s rarity and value are considered as it is graded. By removing all these variables, we were able to describe a coin’s state of preservation very precisely. Additional simplification occurred as we judged the condition of each side separately. Technical grading has become obsolete; yet according to the Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection professionals may use a technical approach to grade certain coins.", "I have found that at least one grading guide, the Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins, attempts to quantify the amount of hairlines allowed on uncirculated coins in the MS-60 to MS-66 grade. For example, no hairlines can be visible on an MS-66 without magnification and a noticeable patch may be on a coin grading MS-62. In most cases, this criterion seems to have become “market acceptable”; however, we can find gem looking coins (MS-65) with continuous light hairlines over their entire surface (an ANA MS-61) graded higher. Again, it’s a matter of market acceptability, perceived value and eye-appeal. Except in very rare cases, I don’t believe that multiple professional graders missed the extent of the impairment.", "I haven’t found any written standards when we consider coins with scratches. We all should know what a scratch looks like; yet they are like snowflakes – no two are identical in every respect. In order to describe one here and determine its effect on a coin’s grade, we’ll need to simplify the equation and get more technical. Scratches can be equated to bag marks in the way they are broken down. We must consider the number of scratches, their location, their severity (length, width and depth) and whether they are fresh or old.", "The most delicate scratches on a coin are called hairlines. Perhaps an easy way to understand a hairline is to view some modern proofs under strong incandescent light. Hairlines can be of any length but they hardly cut into a coin’s surface and may disappear completely if the coin is tipped and rotated at the same time.", "When does a hairline become a scratch? I believe it happens as soon as the mark becomes slightly wider or deeper – perhaps the thickness of the finest blonde human hair you could ever imagine.", "Figure 1 shows a mark on the cheek of a Kennedy half dollar that may be considered at the borderline between a hairline and a scratch.", "Figure 1 shows a mark on the cheek of a Kennedy half dollar that may be considered at the borderline between a hairline and a scratch. There are a few parallel hairlines Scratches vary in length and depth yet they remain thin.", "I classify the short, wide and deep marks on the back of the Bison in Figure 2 to be gouges.", "I classify the short, wide and deep marks on the back of the Bison in Figure 2 to be gouges. You’ll need to set your own set of rules regarding scratches until some standards are set. You can get a feel for scratch nomenclature and appearance with a simple experiment. Take a pin and gently brush it across the surface of a new Lincoln cent. Do the same using very slight pressure. Increase the pressure to make some more marks having a different appearance.", "Notice how easy it is to differentiate the severity of each scratch. If you trace Lincoln’s head with your pin, you’ll see the scratch is less apparent and may be missed upon examination.", "It really does not matter what actually caused the scratch – staple or not – but a small single, random scratch falls into this category due to its appearance (Figure 3).", "Sooner or later, one common light scratch you will encounter on a coin is called a “staple scratch.” It really does not matter what actually caused the scratch – staple or not – but a small single, random scratch falls into this category due to its appearance (Figure 3). A more significant scratch under the banner on the reverse of the Capped Bust half dollar in Figure 4 is less noticeable because it blends closely with the design and has toned down over time.", "A more significant scratch under the banner on the reverse of the Capped Bust half dollar in Figure 4 is less noticeable because it blends closely with the design and has toned down over time.", "Personally, I don’t wish to have any coins with scratches in my collection. As a professional grader, I don’t wish to “straight grade” any of these coins either. Nevertheless, at this time, I can demonstrate that some coins with scratches, even in uncirculated condition, may receive straight grades at grading services. Grading is a subjective art; thus the standards are not fixed. A coin’s market value (commercial grade) is often determined by its appearance and rarity. Professional graders must take into account how noticeable these defects are to the naked eye. Graders are usually more tolerant of scratches on lower grade coins – again based on their age and appearance. Perhaps one day in the future, the ANA will convene a grading round table of experts at a convention or Summer Seminar to classify the effect scratches have on a coin’s grade and when we can expect to find straight grades on coins with scratches. If they ever do (Hint, Hint), I hope they will include me in the discussion.", "Online-Only Mint Ordering Online-Only Mint Ordering is Prohibitive I have purchased products from the Mint since 1998. First, I did everything by mail and then mail orders were stopped by the Mint. You could only order by telephone or the internet. I then started ordering by telephone and have been successful except for the 2019-S silver eagle Enhanced Reverse ...", "Browse our industry directory of coin dealers online, world coin dealers, paper money dealers, coin collecting supplies, coin auctions and more." ] }, "parsed_md": "Scratches vary in severity on coinsNumismatic News\n\nNumismatic News\n\nRegister Log In\n\n * Newsletter \| Coin Magazines\n\nSkip to content\n\n * Home\n * News\n\n * Bank Notes\n * General News\n * In This Issue of Numismatic News\n\n * Numismatic News Express Subscription\n * Numismatic News Express\n\n * Numismatic News Express Archive\n * Coin Club News\n * Press Room\n * Archived News\n * Features\n\n * Bargain Collector\n * Coin Clinic\n * Item of the Week\n * Mint Stats\n * Viewpoint\n * Reader’s Showcase – Bank Notes\n * Downloads\n * Class of ’63\n * Blogs\n\n * Buzz\n * Community Voice\n\n * Submit: Community Voice\n * Books\n * Coin Finds\n * Events\n * Letters\n\n * Read the Letters\n * Submit a Letter\n * Directory\n\n * Full Industry Directory\n * Marketplace\n\n * Browse Marketplace\n * Classified Ad Schedule\n * Coin of the Year\n * Subscribe\n\n * Subscribe\n * Give a Gift\n * Renew\n * Customer Service\n * Testimonials\n\n * Get the 2019 COTY Awards Program! Enter your valid email and access the PDF download. \n \n--- \n \n\n← Knight auction highlights CPMX\n\nCSNS show in Schaumburg April 21-25 →\n\n# Scratches vary in severity on coins\n\nPosted on February 27, 2015 by F. Michael Fazzari\n\nIn this column, I’ll attempt to simplify how hairlines and scratches on coins\nmight be treated today and in the future. I have found that by breaking down a\ncomplex subject into smaller bits it is easier to understand.\n\nLet me illustrate this using the old technical grading system that was devised\nto only describe a coin’s condition of preservation – nothing else.\nUnfortunately, an unacceptable amount of subjectivity enters the grading\nequation when factors such as eye appeal, strike, or the effect that post-\nminting damage has on a coin’s grade. Further complexity is introduced when a\ncoin’s rarity and value are considered as it is graded. By removing all these\nvariables, we were able to describe a coin’s state of preservation very\nprecisely. Additional simplification occurred as we judged the condition of\neach side separately. Technical grading has become obsolete; yet according to\nthe Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection professionals may\nuse a technical approach to grade certain coins.\n\nI have found that at least one grading guide, the Official ANA Grading\nStandards for United States Coins, attempts to quantify the amount of\nhairlines allowed on uncirculated coins in the MS-60 to MS-66 grade. For\nexample, no hairlines can be visible on an MS-66 without magnification and a\nnoticeable patch may be on a coin grading MS-62. In most cases, this criterion\nseems to have become “market acceptable”; however, we can find gem looking\ncoins (MS-65) with continuous light hairlines over their entire surface (an\nANA MS-61) graded higher. Again, it’s a matter of market acceptability,\nperceived value and eye-appeal. Except in very rare cases, I don’t believe\nthat multiple professional graders missed the extent of the impairment.\n\nI haven’t found any written standards when we consider coins with scratches.\nWe all should know what a scratch looks like; yet they are like snowflakes –\nno two are identical in every respect. In order to describe one here and\ndetermine its effect on a coin’s grade, we’ll need to simplify the equation\nand get more technical. Scratches can be equated to bag marks in the way they\nare broken down. We must consider the number of scratches, their location,\ntheir severity (length, width and depth) and whether they are fresh or old.\n\nThe most delicate scratches on a coin are called hairlines. Perhaps an easy\nway to understand a hairline is to view some modern proofs under strong\nincandescent light. Hairlines can be of any length but they hardly cut into a\ncoin’s surface and may disappear completely if the coin is tipped and rotated\nat the same time.\n\nWhen does a hairline become a scratch? I believe it happens as soon as the\nmark becomes slightly wider or deeper – perhaps the thickness of the finest\nblonde human hair you could ever imagine.\n\nFigure 1 shows a mark on the cheek of a Kennedy half dollar that may be\nconsidered at the borderline between a hairline and a scratch.\n\nFigure 1 shows a mark on the cheek of a Kennedy half dollar that may be\nconsidered at the borderline between a hairline and a scratch. There are a few\nparallel hairlines Scratches vary in length and depth yet they remain thin.\n\nI classify the short, wide and deep marks on the back of the Bison in Figure 2\nto be gouges.\n\nI classify the short, wide and deep marks on the back of the Bison in Figure 2\nto be gouges. You’ll need to set your own set of rules regarding scratches\nuntil some standards are set. You can get a feel for scratch nomenclature and\nappearance with a simple experiment. Take a pin and gently brush it across the\nsurface of a new Lincoln cent. Do the same using very slight pressure.\nIncrease the pressure to make some more marks having a different appearance.\n\nNotice how easy it is to differentiate the severity of each scratch. If you\ntrace Lincoln’s head with your pin, you’ll see the scratch is less apparent\nand may be missed upon examination.\n\nIt really does not matter what actually caused the scratch – staple or not –\nbut a small single, random scratch falls into this category due to its\nappearance (Figure 3).\n\nSooner or later, one common light scratch you will encounter on a coin is\ncalled a “staple scratch.” It really does not matter what actually caused the\nscratch – staple or not – but a small single, random scratch falls into this\ncategory due to its appearance (Figure 3). A more significant scratch under\nthe banner on the reverse of the Capped Bust half dollar in Figure 4 is less\nnoticeable because it blends closely with the design and has toned down over\ntime.\n\nA more significant scratch under the banner on the reverse of the Capped Bust\nhalf dollar in Figure 4 is less noticeable because it blends closely with the\ndesign and has toned down over time.\n\nPersonally, I don’t wish to have any coins with scratches in my collection. As\na professional grader, I don’t wish to “straight grade” any of these coins\neither. Nevertheless, at this time, I can demonstrate that some coins with\nscratches, even in uncirculated condition, may receive straight grades at\ngrading services. Grading is a subjective art; thus the standards are not\nfixed. A coin’s market value (commercial grade) is often determined by its\nappearance and rarity. Professional graders must take into account how\nnoticeable these defects are to the naked eye. Graders are usually more\ntolerant of scratches on lower grade coins – again based on their age and\nappearance. Perhaps one day in the future, the ANA will convene a grading\nround table of experts at a convention or Summer Seminar to classify the\neffect scratches have on a coin’s grade and when we can expect to find\nstraight grades on coins with scratches. If they ever do (Hint, Hint), I hope\nthey will include me in the discussion.\n\n#### This article was originally printed in Numismatic News. >> Subscribe\ntoday or get your >> Digital Subscription\n\nThis entry was posted in Articles, General News, News. 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In rare instances, more than one surface problem is noted. See the NGC Details Glossary for a complete list of surface conditions and definitions.", "There are several primary categories of surface problems that make a coin ineligible for numeric grading by NGC and result in an NGC Details grade being assigned. Review the categories below to see more information about the specific types of surface problems that require NGC Details grading. Scroll further for the NGC Details grading scale.", "Conditions detrimental to coins are those involving unsuitable storage containers, extremes of heat and humidity, as well as atmospheric pollutants and saltwater. Sea-salvaged and treasure coins are often victims of environmental contamination that leave their surfaces in a state that makes them ineligible for numeric grading. This is true also of coins stored in highly reactive paper or plastic storage media. Read more...", "BRONZE DISEASE is a term describing a form of corrosion unique to copper or bronze coins that typically affects ancient coins.", "CORROSION is a problem for most metals, though gold and platinum are nearly immune to its effects. A natural chemical reaction, it causes the surfaces of a coin to form new molecular compounds. When corrosion is severe or unattractive, it results in coins certifiable only under Details Grading. NGC's graders may narrow down the problem area by using the terms OBV CORROSION, REV CORROSION and EDGE CORROSION.", "ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE is the result of a hostile storage environment, where the exact cause of the surface damage is indeterminable.", "STAINED coins display discoloration but not corrosion. More often than not such staining is irremovable. When isolated to one side, it is described as OBV STAINED or REV STAINED.", "Among the most common reasons for a coin to receive Details Grading is unskilled and improper cleaning. The temptation to \"improve\" a coin's appearance by chemically or mechanically cleaning it seems acceptable, until the possible detrimental effects are later explained to the collector. Light, non-destructive cleaning, particularly when found on older coins, may still permit numeric grading. Harsher cleaning that is destructive to a coin's aesthetic appeal, however, will result in Details Grading only, and such cleaning is not correctable with conservation. Read more...", "BRUSHED describes a coin that has been wiped with an abrasive brush. The affected areas may be narrowed down to OBV BRUSHED or REV BRUSHED.", "BURNISHED is the term used when the cleaning is more aggressive and gives the coin a very brilliant but unnatural sheen. Sometimes this action is performed with some abrasive media such as ball bearings, or it may result from treatment within a rock tumbler.", "SPOT REMOVALS describes the unskilled, mechanical removal of \"flyspecks,\" small black spots of intense toning or corrosion. It also refers to similar removal of reddish \"copper spots\" often seen on gold coins.", "WHIZZED coins have been cleaned with a fast, rotary wire brush in order to simulate the effect of mint luster on a circulated coin. These are easily spotted by experts, as their lettering and other design details typically are distorted a bit by this action.", "WIPED describes a coin that displays surface hairlines in one or more isolated areas. This is usually the result of accidental mishandling rather than intentional cleaning, but it still requires Details Grading. NGC's graders may specify OBV WIPED or REV WIPED to more accurately describe the condition.", "A coin that has been treated in some way that changes its color and general appearance cannot be graded numerically and is eligible for Details Grading only. Most color alterations are performed through the application of chemicals, fillers or heat. Read more...", "ARTIFICIAL COLOR refers to bronze, copper and copper-nickel coins that have been chemically dipped or cleaned. Under natural conditions, most copper coins will darken over time, but examples that retain their original \"red\" color are highly valued. That's why \"Red Brown\" (RB) or \"Brown\" (BN) copper coins are sometimes treated to remove this toning. The resulting color usually has an unnatural and artificial look.", "ARTIFICIAL TONING refers to the process whereby patina is imparted to a coin in an accelerated reaction process using chemicals and / or heat. Artificial toning may be removable with proper conservation by NCS but, since it often hides improper cleaning or other surface issues, the coin may yet require Details Grading.", "Contact between coins and various surfaces or objects, including other coins, can push metal out of place and leave a permanent disfigurement on the subject coin. This may happen routinely in the normal course of circulation, or it may be the deliberate result of abuse with an instrument of some kind. Read more...", "CHOPMARKED coins have had Asian characters punched into them as assurances of their value by the merchants who handled them many years ago. This was a common practice with silver coins, particularly trade dollars, circulating in Southeast Asia.", "COUNTERMARKED coins have had a figure or character punched into them by some non-official agent, such as a merchant or jeweler. Lacking any official sanction, these punchings are considered just damage.", "DAMAGED is a catchall term used when the coin displays any form of destructive contact that may not be defined more precisely. This may be narrowed down a bit by specifying OBV DAMAGE, REV DAMAGE, RIM DAMAGE or EDGE DAMAGE.", "GRAFFITI describes a coin into which initials or some other writing has been scratched or carved. This may be narrowed down to read OBV GRAFFITI or REV GRAFFITI.", "IMPAIRED is used to describe Proof coins that have received light circulation or mishandling, but whose Proof surfaces remain detectable, even if marred or worn.", "SCRATCHES of a very minor nature may permit a coin to be certified, but use of this term in Details Grading indicates that the damage is more severe.", "SOLDERED describes a coin that has been used as an item of jewelry and still displays evidence of this traditional bonding agent. Solder cannot be removed with NCS conservation.", "WHEEL MARKS occur when a coin-counting machine has left a shallow indentation on the coin, resulting in a highly polished spot. This may be narrowed down to specify OBV WHEELMARK or REV WHEELMARK.", "A coin improperly restored through mechanical means is described as having some form of repair. Many older coins, particularly Bust type silver dollars and gold dollars, were worn as jewelry generations ago. This often caused them to be holed for suspension on a chain or soldered to mountings. Other coins simply became damaged through the normal mishaps of general circulation. Years later, having achieved numismatic value, these coins were repaired through various means. Though this work is often skillfully performed, most experts will spot the repair, and such coins cannot be graded numerically. Read more...", "MOUNT REMOVED indicates that the coin was formerly mounted to a ring or bezel and that this attachment has left evidence of its one-time presence. Most modern bezels are designed to secure a coin without doing any harm, but some older ones resulted in a crimping effect, or were soldered to the coin’s rim.", "PLUGGED coins are ones that were previously holed, typically for suspension as jewelry, and have had their holes filled in to conceal the damage. As the affected area usually includes design features, these will show evidence of re-engraving.", "RE-ENGRAVED describes a coin that has had worn or damaged details replaced through the use of engraving or chasing. This may be narrowed down by stating OBV RE-ENGRAVED or REV RE-ENGRAVED. A related repair is ETCHED STARS, these peripheral features being among the first to wear down on older coins.", "REMOVED FROM JEWELRY is more or less self-explanatory but is used when the more specific damage descriptors are not enough to fully describe the effect.", "RIM FILING is done to coins to remove irregular metal or to even out their rims. It may be used to obscure normal circulation damage or signs of jewelry use. OBV RIM FILED and REV RIM FILED are used to identify the specific area affected.", "RIM REPAIR describes work performed to obscure either naturally occurring or intentionally inflicted damage. A common cause of such damage was the attachment of coins to pins or rings, as well as encasement of a coin within a bezel or \"lucky coin\" frame.", "SMOOTHING is akin to TOOLED (see below), but it is used when the exact means of achieving the described effect is unknown.", "TOOLED refers to either the smoothing of a coin's fields to remove scratches, corrosion and other forms of damage or to the restoration of lost details through use of a graver or knife. When a single side of the coin is affected, the terms OBV TOOLED and REV TOOLED are used.", "Coins are sometimes flawed as made. NGC, as a general rule, will not assign numeric grades to coins having minor flaws such as rim clips or laminations. Major mint errors such as off-centered coins and wrong planchets are graded under NGC's regular tiers as \"Mint Error\" coins. Read more...", "PLANCHET FLAW describes a void or lamination (separation) in a coin's planchet as made. OBV PLANCHET FLAW and REV PLANCHET FLAW provide a guide to the problem's location.", "CLIPPED PLANCHET refers to a portion missing from the edge of a coin's planchet. A large missing area is gradeable as a Mint Error, while very small clips will result in Details Grading only.", "Coins with active surface residues and a handful of other conditions cannot be graded by NGC until they have been professionally conserved. Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS), an independent affiliate of NGC, can carefully conserve coins and then seamlessly transfer them to NGC for grading. Learn more about NCS >", "NGC Details-graded coins each receive an NGC Details grade according to the amount of detail that remains on the coin. Coins lose detail as a result of wear, which is metal loss that occurs during circulation. For that reason, NGC Details grades are sometimes referred to as \"wear grades.\"", "The value of an NGC Details-graded coin is never determined by its grade alone. The severity and location of the detrimental surface condition is often just as important as the NGC Details grade when determining value. An NGC Details grade can give a strong indication of what a coin may look like and is a fundamental component of the equation when determining both condition and value. The following describes the NGC Details grading scale.", "Adjectival Grades: NGC Details grades are based off NGC's adjectival grading scale. To learn more about adjectival grades, click here.", "The NGC Registry is not endorsed by or associated with PCGS or CAC. PCGS is a registered trademark of Collectors Universe, Inc. CAC is a trademark of Certified Acceptance Corporation.", "An unexpected error has occurred. Please refresh the page to confirm that you are signed in and then try again." ] }, "parsed_md": "NGC Details Grading \| NGC\n\nMenu\n\nNGC Coin\n\nAdd Coin\n\n# NGC Details Grading\n\nMany coins have surface conditions that preclude numeric grading from NGC.\nCoins that have been improperly cleaned, are holed, have scratches or certain\nother issues cannot be assigned a numeric grade from 1 to 70. These coins,\nhowever, are eligible for NGC Details grading.\n\nNGC Details grading assigns an adjectival grade to a coin with surface\nproblems based on the amount of wear as a result of circulation. Along with\nthis adjectival NGC Details grade, a description of the surface problem is\nnoted on the NGC certification label. In rare instances, more than one surface\nproblem is noted. See the NGC Details Glossary for a complete list of surface\nconditions and definitions.\n\n## Surface Problems\n\nThere are several primary categories of surface problems that make a coin\nineligible for numeric grading by NGC and result in an NGC Details grade being\nassigned. Review the categories below to see more information about the\nspecific types of surface problems that require NGC Details grading. Scroll\nfurther for the NGC Details grading scale.\n\n### Environmental Effects\n\nConditions detrimental to coins are those involving unsuitable storage\ncontainers, extremes of heat and humidity, as well as atmospheric pollutants\nand saltwater. Sea-salvaged and treasure coins are often victims of\nenvironmental contamination that leave their surfaces in a state that makes\nthem ineligible for numeric grading. This is true also of coins stored in\nhighly reactive paper or plastic storage media. Read more...\n\nBRONZE DISEASE is a term describing a form of corrosion unique to copper or\nbronze coins that typically affects ancient coins.\n\nCORROSION is a problem for most metals, though gold and platinum are nearly\nimmune to its effects. A natural chemical reaction, it causes the surfaces of\na coin to form new molecular compounds. When corrosion is severe or\nunattractive, it results in coins certifiable only under Details Grading.\nNGC's graders may narrow down the problem area by using the terms OBV\nCORROSION, REV CORROSION and EDGE CORROSION.\n\nENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE is the result of a hostile storage environment, where the\nexact cause of the surface damage is indeterminable.\n\nSTAINED coins display discoloration but not corrosion. More often than not\nsuch staining is irremovable. When isolated to one side, it is described as\nOBV STAINED or REV STAINED.\n\nRead less...\n\n### Cleaning\n\nAmong the most common reasons for a coin to receive Details Grading is\nunskilled and improper cleaning. The temptation to \"improve\" a coin's\nappearance by chemically or mechanically cleaning it seems acceptable, until\nthe possible detrimental effects are later explained to the collector. Light,\nnon-destructive cleaning, particularly when found on older coins, may still\npermit numeric grading. Harsher cleaning that is destructive to a coin's\naesthetic appeal, however, will result in Details Grading only, and such\ncleaning is not correctable with conservation. Read more...\n\nBRUSHED describes a coin that has been wiped with an abrasive brush. The\naffected areas may be narrowed down to OBV BRUSHED or REV BRUSHED.\n\nBURNISHED is the term used when the cleaning is more aggressive and gives the\ncoin a very brilliant but unnatural sheen. Sometimes this action is performed\nwith some abrasive media such as ball bearings, or it may result from\ntreatment within a rock tumbler.\n\nIMPROPERLY CLEANED is a generic term to describe unskilled cleaning when the\nexact nature of the action is uncertain.\n\nPOLISHED is similar to BURNISHED, though it's typically applied when the\nabrasive action is less severe.\n\nSPOT REMOVALS describes the unskilled, mechanical removal of \"flyspecks,\"\nsmall black spots of intense toning or corrosion. It also refers to similar\nremoval of reddish \"copper spots\" often seen on gold coins.\n\nWHIZZED coins have been cleaned with a fast, rotary wire brush in order to\nsimulate the effect of mint luster on a circulated coin. These are easily\nspotted by experts, as their lettering and other design details typically are\ndistorted a bit by this action.\n\nWIPED describes a coin that displays surface hairlines in one or more isolated\nareas. This is usually the result of accidental mishandling rather than\nintentional cleaning, but it still requires Details Grading. NGC's graders may\nspecify OBV WIPED or REV WIPED to more accurately describe the condition.\n\nRead less...\n\n### Altered Color\n\nA coin that has been treated in some way that changes its color and general\nappearance cannot be graded numerically and is eligible for Details Grading\nonly. Most color alterations are performed through the application of\nchemicals, fillers or heat. Read more...\n\nARTIFICIAL COLOR refers to bronze, copper and copper-nickel coins that have\nbeen chemically dipped or cleaned. Under natural conditions, most copper coins\nwill darken over time, but examples that retain their original \"red\" color are\nhighly valued. That's why \"Red Brown\" (RB) or \"Brown\" (BN) copper coins are\nsometimes treated to remove this toning. The resulting color usually has an\nunnatural and artificial look.\n\nARTIFICIAL TONING refers to the process whereby patina is imparted to a coin\nin an accelerated reaction process using chemicals and / or heat. Artificial\ntoning may be removable with proper conservation by NCS but, since it often\nhides improper cleaning or other surface issues, the coin may yet require\nDetails Grading.\n\nRead less...\n\n### Mechanical Damage\n\nContact between coins and various surfaces or objects, including other coins,\ncan push metal out of place and leave a permanent disfigurement on the subject\ncoin. This may happen routinely in the normal course of circulation, or it may\nbe the deliberate result of abuse with an instrument of some kind. Read\nmore...\n\nThe following terms describe the various forms of mechanical damage to which\ncoins are subject:\n\nBENT coins are simply that — they show a non-mint-made curvature when viewed\non end.\n\nCHOPMARKED coins have had Asian characters punched into them as assurances of\ntheir value by the merchants who handled them many years ago. This was a\ncommon practice with silver coins, particularly trade dollars, circulating in\nSoutheast Asia.\n\nCOUNTERMARKED coins have had a figure or character punched into them by some\nnon-official agent, such as a merchant or jeweler. Lacking any official\nsanction, these punchings are considered just damage.\n\nDAMAGED is a catchall term used when the coin displays any form of destructive\ncontact that may not be defined more precisely. This may be narrowed down a\nbit by specifying OBV DAMAGE, REV DAMAGE, RIM DAMAGE or EDGE DAMAGE.\n\nGRAFFITI describes a coin into which initials or some other writing has been\nscratched or carved. This may be narrowed down to read OBV GRAFFITI or REV\nGRAFFITI.\n\nIMPAIRED is used to describe Proof coins that have received light circulation\nor mishandling, but whose Proof surfaces remain detectable, even if marred or\nworn.\n\nMOUNTED refers to some sort of jewelry attachment still present with the coin.\n\nMUTILATED coins display an extreme form of damage, whether intentional or\naccidental.\n\nSCRATCHES of a very minor nature may permit a coin to be certified, but use of\nthis term in Details Grading indicates that the damage is more severe.\n\nSOLDERED describes a coin that has been used as an item of jewelry and still\ndisplays evidence of this traditional bonding agent. Solder cannot be removed\nwith NCS conservation.\n\nWHEEL MARKS occur when a coin-counting machine has left a shallow indentation\non the coin, resulting in a highly polished spot. This may be narrowed down to\nspecify OBV WHEELMARK or REV WHEELMARK.\n\nRead less...\n\n### Mechanical Repairs\n\nA coin improperly restored through mechanical means is described as having\nsome form of repair. Many older coins, particularly Bust type silver dollars\nand gold dollars, were worn as jewelry generations ago. This often caused them\nto be holed for suspension on a chain or soldered to mountings. Other coins\nsimply became damaged through the normal mishaps of general circulation. Years\nlater, having achieved numismatic value, these coins were repaired through\nvarious means. Though this work is often skillfully performed, most experts\nwill spot the repair, and such coins cannot be graded numerically. Read\nmore...\n\nCHOPMARK REPAIR reveals that a chopmark (see MECHANICAL DAMAGE) has been fully\nor partially effaced through tooling or filling.\n\nMOUNT REMOVED indicates that the coin was formerly mounted to a ring or bezel\nand that this attachment has left evidence of its one-time presence. Most\nmodern bezels are designed to secure a coin without doing any harm, but some\nolder ones resulted in a crimping effect, or were soldered to the coin’s rim.\n\nPLUGGED coins are ones that were previously holed, typically for suspension as\njewelry, and have had their holes filled in to conceal the damage. As the\naffected area usually includes design features, these will show evidence of\nre-engraving.\n\nRE-ENGRAVED describes a coin that has had worn or damaged details replaced\nthrough the use of engraving or chasing. This may be narrowed down by stating\nOBV RE-ENGRAVED or REV RE-ENGRAVED. A related repair is ETCHED STARS, these\nperipheral features being among the first to wear down on older coins.\n\nREMOVED FROM JEWELRY is more or less self-explanatory but is used when the\nmore specific damage descriptors are not enough to fully describe the effect.\n\nRIM FILING is done to coins to remove irregular metal or to even out their\nrims. It may be used to obscure normal circulation damage or signs of jewelry\nuse. OBV RIM FILED and REV RIM FILED are used to identify the specific area\naffected.\n\nRIM REPAIR describes work performed to obscure either naturally occurring or\nintentionally inflicted damage. A common cause of such damage was the\nattachment of coins to pins or rings, as well as encasement of a coin within a\nbezel or \"lucky coin\" frame.\n\nSMOOTHING is akin to TOOLED (see below), but it is used when the exact means\nof achieving the described effect is unknown.\n\nTOOLED refers to either the smoothing of a coin's fields to remove scratches,\ncorrosion and other forms of damage or to the restoration of lost details\nthrough use of a graver or knife. When a single side of the coin is affected,\nthe terms OBV TOOLED and REV TOOLED are used.\n\nRead less...\n\n### Mint-Made Irregularities\n\nCoins are sometimes flawed as made. NGC, as a general rule, will not assign\nnumeric grades to coins having minor flaws such as rim clips or laminations.\nMajor mint errors such as off-centered coins and wrong planchets are graded\nunder NGC's regular tiers as \"Mint Error\" coins. Read more...\n\nPLANCHET FLAW describes a void or lamination (separation) in a coin's planchet\nas made. OBV PLANCHET FLAW and REV PLANCHET FLAW provide a guide to the\nproblem's location.\n\nCLIPPED PLANCHET refers to a portion missing from the edge of a coin's\nplanchet. A large missing area is gradeable as a Mint Error, while very small\nclips will result in Details Grading only.\n\nRead less...\n\n### Coins that Require Conservation\n\nCoins with active surface residues and a handful of other conditions cannot be\ngraded by NGC until they have been professionally conserved. Numismatic\nConservation Services (NCS), an independent affiliate of NGC, can carefully\nconserve coins and then seamlessly transfer them to NGC for grading. Learn\nmore about NCS >\n\n## NGC Details Grading Scale\n\nNGC Details-graded coins each receive an NGC Details grade according to the\namount of detail that remains on the coin. Coins lose detail as a result of\nwear, which is metal loss that occurs during circulation. For that reason, NGC\nDetails grades are sometimes referred to as \"wear grades.\"\n\nThe value of an NGC Details-graded coin is never determined by its grade\nalone. The severity and location of the detrimental surface condition is often\njust as important as the NGC Details grade when determining value. An NGC\nDetails grade can give a strong indication of what a coin may look like and is\na fundamental component of the equation when determining both condition and\nvalue. The following describes the NGC Details grading scale.\n\nUNC DETAILS (Uncirculated Details) / PROOF DETAILS\n\nA coin that shows no wear or evidence of circulation.\n\nAU DETAILS (About Uncirculated Details) / PROOF AU DETAILS\n\nTraces of light wear are evident on the high points of the coin's design.\n\nXF DETAILS (Extremely Fine Details) / PROOF XF DETAILS\n\nDesign features are well defined, although light wear is evident throughout.\n\nVF DETAILS (Very Fine Details) / PROOF VF DETAILS\n\nMajor details of the coin are clear although wear is evident; the high points\nshow moderate wear.\n\nF DETAILS (Fine Details) / PROOF F DETAILS\n\nModerate wear on many elements with heavy wear on high points. The major\ndesign elements remain visible.\n\nVG DETAILS (Very Good Details) / PROOF VG DETAILS\n\nHeavy wear flattens design elements, although major features are clearly\noutlined.\n\nG DETAILS (Good Details) / PROOF G DETAILS\n\nDesign details are flat and visible in outline. Some portions of the design\nmay be faint.\n\nAG DETAILS (About Good Details) / PROOF AG DETAILS\n\nDesign details are flat and appear in outline. Portions of the rim are lost to\nwear.\n\nFA DETAILS (Fair Details) / PROOF FA DETAILS\n\nCoin is identifiable, design is flat and visible in outline, and rim is\nessentially indistinguishable from coin fields.\n\nPR DETAILS (Poor Details) / PROOF PR DETAILS\n\nHeavily worn; only enough detail to identify the coin's date and type remains.\n\nAdjectival Grades: NGC Details grades are based off NGC's adjectival grading\nscale. To learn more about adjectival grades, click here.\n\nNote: Prior to January 2, 2018, NGC Details Graded coins were encapsulated\nwith the NGC Details Grade Purple label.\n\n## Add Coin\n\nJoin NGC for free to add coins, track your collection and participate in the\nNGC Registry. Learn more >\n\nJoin NGC\n\nAlready a member? Sign In\n\nThe NGC Registry is not endorsed by or associated with PCGS or CAC. 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207,493	How To Know the Earliest Pregnancy Signs	It can be hard to know if you’re pregnant during the first few weeks, but there are some early signs you can watch for. A common early sign of pregnancy is a lack of overall energy, even when you haven’t changed your routine or sleep schedule. You may also notice that you have an aversion to certain foods or drinks or that you don’t like the smell of things you previously enjoyed. Pregnancy hormones can trigger changes in mood early on, so notice if you get angry or frustrated more quickly or if you find yourself crying more easily. Another early sign of pregnancy is mild uterine cramping or tender breasts, though these, like many other signs, can also be experienced just before your period. If you suspect you’re pregnant, pick up a home pregnancy test and take it in the morning when your hormone levels are at their highest. If you get a positive, make an appointment with your doctor to confirm your pregnancy.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20210511150217/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/prenatal-care/art-20044882", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210427152148/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210502015336/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853?pg=2", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210507221822/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853?pg=1", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210917170423/https://americanpregnancy.org/getting-pregnant/understanding-pregnancy-tests/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20180516153456/https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/pregnancy/pregnancy-test", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210511215115/https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/signs/symptoms/signs-you-may-be-pregnant/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20210321105829/https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a25007925/pregnancy-signs-at-two-weeks", "http://web.archive.org/web/20200814011735/https://americanpregnancy.org/getting-pregnant/early-pregnancy-symptoms/" ]	train	286	[ { "original_url": "https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/prenatal-care/art-20044882", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210511150217/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/prenatal-care/art-20044882", "parsed_text": { "title": "Prenatal care: 1st trimester visits", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Prenatal care: 1st trimester visits - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210427152148/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853", "parsed_text": { "title": "Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210502015336/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853?pg=2", "parsed_text": { "title": "American Pregnancy Association", "passages": [ "There are two types of pregnancy tests; one uses a urine sample, the other a sample of blood. Both pregnancy tests detect the presence of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is produced by the placenta shortly after the embryo attaches to the uterine lining and builds up rapidly in your body in the first few days of pregnancy. It is this rapid shift in hormones that trigger most of your pregnancy symptoms.", "Urine tests can be performed in two different ways and these can be performed at home or in a clinic. One way involves collecting your urine in a cup and dipping a stick into the urine or putting urine into a special container with an eyedropper. Another option involves placing a stick into your urine stream and catching your urine in midstream.", "Tests vary in how long you have to wait to get a result. You will be looking for a change in color, a line, or a symbol (like a plus or minus). The newer digital pregnancy test offered by Clearblue Easy makes reading your results simple: the window will either show the words “not pregnant” or “pregnant”.", "You can get our recommended midstream urine tests online. All tests come with instructions, and it is important that you follow these instructions to get an accurate reading. View a video demonstration of how a pregnancy test works.", "Most doctors recommend that you wait until the first day of your missed period before taking a urine pregnancy test. This is usually about two weeks after conception. However, some tests are more sensitive than others and can be taken earlier.", "Urine tests or home pregnancy tests are around 97% accurate when done correctly. Home pregnancy tests are great to use because they can be done at home, they are usually low in cost (anywhere from $7.99 to $19.99), private, they give a fast result, and are easy to use.", "However, if done incorrectly or taken too early, the result can be inaccurate. If you get a negative result and still have symptoms of pregnancy (missed period, nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue), wait a week and take another test or contact your doctor so you can have a blood test done.", "There are two types of blood tests. A quantitative blood test measures the exact amount of hCG in the blood, and a qualitative hCG blood test gives a simple yes or no answer to whether you are pregnant or not.", "Can detect a pregnancy earlier than a urine test at about 7-12 days from possible conception (but if a negative result is received, a test should be repeated if a period is missed.)", "Can measure the concentration of hCG hormone in your blood (this is useful information for your healthcare provider in tracking certain problems in pregnancy)", "A positive result from a home pregnancy test shows the presence of the hormone hCG in your system. When an egg is implanted in a woman’s uterine lining, hCG hormones begin to develop and multiply. This is a sign that you have become pregnant.", "A negative result can mean that you are not pregnant, you took the test too early, or you took the test wrong. Pregnancy tests vary in their sensitivity (how soon they can detect the hormone hCG), and you may not have given your body enough time to produce enough hCG hormones that will show up on the test.", "Also, if you let a test sit for too long (after the instructions on the box tell you), the test is invalid. It is best to follow the instructions and wait until you have missed a period before taking the test. Most pregnancy tests come with two in a box, and it is a good idea to take both.", "It is recommended that you wait until you have missed a period to take a home test. A missed period is often one of the first signs of pregnancy. If you cannot wait that long to find out and you know the day you may have conceived, then the earliest you can take a test would be 14 days from possible conception.", "If you have received different answers on multiple pregnancy tests, it is recommended that you get a blood test done to get an accurate answer.", "Gamete intrafallopian tube transfer/transplantation is a method of assisting pregnancy, which includes removing the female egg and sperm and mixing...", "The only way to know answer the question “Am I pregnant” is to take pregnancy test. Many early pregnancy symptoms...", "Let’s First Look at How Pregnancy Happens To get pregnant ovulation must take place. This occurs when a mature egg is..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210507221822/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853?pg=1", "parsed_text": { "title": "When to Take a Pregnancy Test", "passages": [ "Planned Parenthood has a partner website about sexual health topics specifically for Nigeria. Would you like to go to the Nigeria website?", "Pregnancy tests are an easy and accurate way to find out if you’re pregnant — you just pee on a stick. They’re inexpensive and available at most drug and grocery stores.", "Pregnancy tests are super accurate when you use them correctly. The pregnancy tests you get at the drugstore work 99 out of 100 times. They’re just as accurate as a urine pregnancy test that you’d get at a doctor’s office.", "Pregnancy tests work by checking your urine (pee) for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). Your body only makes this hormone if you’re pregnant. HCG is released when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of your uterus — when pregnancy begins. If your pregnancy test results are positive, it means you're pregnant. If they’re negative, it means you’re not pregnant.", "A pregnancy test will be less accurate if it’s expired or if you don’t use it the right way. So always check the expiration date on the package, and carefully read the directions that come with your pregnancy test.", "You can take a pregnancy test anytime after your period is late — that’s when they work the best. It’s a good idea to take a pregnancy test as soon as possible if you miss your period or think you might be pregnant.", "The earlier you know you’re pregnant, the sooner you can start thinking about your options and get whatever care you need to stay healthy.", "Many pregnancy tests say they work a few days before a missed period, but the results are usually less accurate then. Read the label on your pregnancy test to find out when to take a pregnancy test and how accurate it’ll be.", "Sometimes a pregnancy test is able to find pregnancy hormones in your urine as early as 10 days after unprotected sex. But these results aren’t super reliable, and you may get a false positive or false negative test result.", "If your periods are very irregular, or you don’t get periods at all for one reason or another, your best bet for accurate results is to take a pregnancy test 3 weeks after sex.", "You can buy a pregnancy test at your local pharmacy, drugstore, grocery store, and some convenience or dollar stores. Pregnancy tests are usually inexpensive — they can cost as little as a dollar. Sometimes you can get a free pregnancy test at certain health centers.", "You can also get a pregnancy test from your nurse or doctor, community clinic, or local Planned Parenthood Health Center. Most health centers use the same urine pregnancy tests that you can buy in stores. Sometimes they use a blood test to test for pregnancy, but that’s usually only under special circumstances.", "But be careful when looking for a reliable health center, because there are fake clinics out there called Crisis Pregnancy Centers. Crisis Pregnancy Centers give free pregnancy tests and claim to offer information and help. But they’re run by people who may not be medical professionals, and don’t believe in giving you honest facts about pregnancy and all of your options. Crisis pregnancy centers are often located very close to Planned Parenthood health centers or other real medical centers, and have similar names — they do this to confuse people and trick them into visiting their center instead.", "Your nearest Planned Parenthood health center can help you find a safe place to get a pregnancy test in your area.", "If you take a pregnancy test after you miss your period and the result is positive, that means you’re pregnant. You can always take another test to be sure, if you want.", "You may want to go to a nurse or doctor, family planning clinic, or local Planned Parenthood Health Center to get a follow-up test. They’ll talk with you about your pregnancy options, and help get you the care you need. Be careful not to visit a Crisis Pregnancy Center, because they might not give you real medical care or truthful information about your pregnancy and all of your options.", "A false positive pregnancy test is when you get a positive result from a home pregnancy test but you’re not really pregnant.", "A false positive result means that the pregnancy test detected the hormone hCG in your pee. For this to happen, either the test didn’t work right or you had hCG in your body for another reason. These could include:", "If you have a positive pregnancy test, visit your doctor, midwife, or local Planned Parenthood health center. They can determine if you’re really pregnant and help you with next steps." ] }, "parsed_md": "Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first - Mayo Clinic\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://americanpregnancy.org/getting-pregnant/understanding-pregnancy-tests/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210917170423/https://americanpregnancy.org/getting-pregnant/understanding-pregnancy-tests/", "parsed_text": { "title": "14 Very Early Signs of Pregnancy", "passages": [ "Think you might be pregnant? Check out these early symptoms of pregnancy that can show up one week before your missed period. If you've already experienced a few, it may be time to head to the drugstore to pick up a pregnancy test or schedule an appointment with your OB-GYN.", "Your breasts may be extra tender as early as one or two weeks after conception. “You’re making so much estrogen and progesterone in early pregnancy that the glands in the breasts start growing,” explains Jasbir Singh, M.D., an OB-GYN at Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie in Texas. This hormone surge causes breasts to retain more fluids and feel heavy, sore, or more sensitive than normal PMS tenderness.", "Many women mistake these early signs of pregnancy for PMS symptoms, but they’re actually caused by hormonal changes and the growth of the uterus. About 30 percent of women experience cramping after conception, which is triggered by implantation—when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall. Your uterus may be stretching a little now (hence the cramps) to prep for its massive expansion over the next nine months", "When a fertilized egg implants into the plush lining of the uterus about six to 12 days after conception, light vaginal spotting may occur. You might mistake this \"implantation bleeding\" for your period, but it's generally lighter than menstruation and brown or pink (instead of red) in color.", "While this super early sign of pregnancy is harmless, you should always let your doctor know if you think you're expecting, so they can rule out other causes of bleeding. “In the first trimester, bleeding should be evaluated for three things in particular—miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, or certain types of infections,” Dr. Singh says. “Implantation bleeding is sort of a diagnosis of exclusion. That means we rule out the bad things before we can determine this is what it is.”", "During the first few weeks, your body is working 24/7 to support the pregnancy, and fatigue is a normal response. The extra progesterone produced after conception causes your basal body temperature to rise, which in turn contributes to a lack of energy, explains Karen Perkins, M.D., an OB-GYN with A Woman’s Choice at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Your heart also pumps faster, as it has to deliver extra oxygen to the uterus; this, too, can make you feel tuckered out.", "So what should you do? “Take prenatal vitamins early on, eat a healthful diet, drink plenty of fluids to keep your blood pressure high enough, and rest when you can,” Dr. Singh says.", "Are your nipples looking darker these days? Pregnancy hormones also affect the activity of melanocytes, or cells in the nipples responsible for their color. \"Darker-complexioned women may not notice this until later in pregnancy—say, around 10 weeks or so,\" says Melissa M. Goist, M.D., Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University Medical Center.", "While full-blown morning sickness—which affects up to 85 percent of all preggos—likely won't strike for a few more weeks, some women may experience more subtle motion sickness as an early pregnancy symptom. \"I've had patients tell me they'd suddenly get queasy from reading in the car or would feel sick during flights,\" says Dr. Goist. This can start as early as two weeks after conception.", "“Progesterone causes a lot of things to slow down,” Dr. Singh adds. That includes your digestive processes, sometimes resulting in constipation or indigestion. Since your stomach doesn’t empty as quickly as it normally does, it thinks there’s too much going on in there and wants to purge in some way—either into the gut or out through the mouth. Nausea also is related to human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone that can be detected in the mother’s blood or urine even before a missed period. The higher the hCG level (as with twins), the sicker you may feel.", "Can't zip up those skinny jeans? Ramped-up levels of progesterone slow down your digestive tract and may make your tummy feel puffier than usual. (This also happens during PMS, notes Dr. Goist, but bloating stops when your period arrives, causing progesterone levels to plummet.) If the bloating doesn't go away—and your period never comes—start watching for that stick to turn pink.", "You might think frequent urination comes later, when the baby presses on your bladder, but an increase in bathroom breaks sometimes starts early. Not only can the swelling uterus put pressure on your bladder, but the extra blood flow to the kidneys (which begins right away) also causes them to produce more urine. There's not much to do about this early sign of pregnancy, unless the frequent urination is accompanied by burning, urgency, or other signs of infection. (If so, notify your doctor.) Do not cut back on your fluid intake.", "At this point, you're more likely jonesing for a jumbo bagel than pickles or Rocky Road. \"Your overtired body may demand extra carbs now because they're easily metabolized, which helps keep energy levels up,\" says Dr. Goist.", "Increased blood volume may trigger frequent but mild tension headaches as an early sign of pregnancy. These headaches can also happen if you aren't drinking enough fluids or if you’re anemic, so be sure to get your blood work done to rule out the latter.", "The good news: Migraines become less frequent as pregnancy progresses. “Fluctuating hormones tend to make headaches worse, and estrogen levels are more stable during pregnancy,” explains Richard Gersh, M.D., an assistant professor of OB-GYN at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.", "Is constipation a sign of early pregnancy? You bet! The same hormones responsible for bloating are also behind your potty problems. Because your digestive tract is slowing down now, says Dr. Goist, food may not pass through as quickly. This early pregnancy symptom will likely ramp up even more (sorry) as your pregnancy progresses.", "Find yourself weeping over a “Desperate Housewives” episode or raging because the Verizon guy can’t come until Tuesday? \"As levels of hCG hormones increase, you're feeling massive amounts of fatigue, which makes you more prone to moodiness,\" says Dr. Goist. And don't forget that stellar combo of headaches, bloating, constipation, and breast pain—need we say more?", "Measuring basal body temperature (BBT)—your temperature first thing in the morning—can indicate when you're ovulating. The temperature rises about half a degree when an egg is released, and it remains elevated until you get your period. So if you're charting BBT and notice it hasn't decreased in more than two weeks, it may mean you've got a baby on the way. FYI: You'll need a special digital basal thermometer to do this; it's more precise than normal fever-measuring thermometers.", "Bloody noses, congestion, and postnasal drip are common in pregnancy, and they're all related to the same two causes, says Nathaniel DeNicola, M.D., an OB-GYN at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, in Philadelphia. Increasing blood volume puts more pressure on delicate vessels like the ones in your nose, but hormones are to blame too, Dr. DeNicola says.", "Estrogen, in particular, can make blood vessels dilate, which contributes to swelling of the mucous membranes in your nose. Luckily, much of the discomfort can be relieved by using a simple saline spray, and it should resolve soon after delivery.", "What are the five most common early signs of pregnancy? Check out the video, and watch Dr. Alexandra Sowa explain.", "MeredithParents.com is part of the Parents Network. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab" ] }, "parsed_md": "Understanding Pregnancy Tests \| American Pregnancy Association\n\n * Español\n\n * Pregnancy Due Date Calculator\n * Ovulation Calendar\n * Baby Names Directory\n * Live Help: 1-800-672-2296\n\nMenu\n\n * DONATE now\n\n# Pregnancy Tests – Urine and Blood\n\nThere are two types of pregnancy tests; one uses a urine sample, the other a\nsample of blood. Both pregnancy tests detect the presence of a hormone called\nhuman chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is produced by the placenta\nshortly after the embryo attaches to the uterine lining and builds up rapidly\nin your body in the first few days of pregnancy. It is this rapid shift in\nhormones that trigger most of your pregnancy symptoms.\n\n## Types of Pregnancy Tests\n\n### Urine Tests\n\nUrine tests can be performed in two different ways and these can be performed\nat home or in a clinic. One way involves collecting your urine in a cup and\ndipping a stick into the urine or putting urine into a special container with\nan eyedropper. Another option involves placing a stick into your urine stream\nand catching your urine in midstream.\n\nTests vary in how long you have to wait to get a result. You will be looking\nfor a change in color, a line, or a symbol (like a plus or minus). The newer\ndigital pregnancy test offered by Clearblue Easy makes reading your results\nsimple: the window will either show the words “not pregnant” or “pregnant”.\n\nYou can get our recommended midstream urine tests online. All tests come with\ninstructions, and it is important that you follow these instructions to get an\naccurate reading. View a video demonstration of how a pregnancy test works.\n\n### How soon can I take a urine test?\n\nMost doctors recommend that you wait until the first day of your missed period\nbefore taking a urine pregnancy test. This is usually about two weeks after\nconception. However, some tests are more sensitive than others and can be\ntaken earlier.\n\n### How accurate are urine tests?\n\nUrine tests or home pregnancy tests are around 97% accurate when done\ncorrectly. Home pregnancy tests are great to use because they can be done at\nhome, they are usually low in cost (anywhere from $7.99 to $19.99), private,\nthey give a fast result, and are easy to use.\n\nHowever, if done incorrectly or taken too early, the result can be inaccurate.\nIf you get a negative result and still have symptoms of pregnancy (missed\nperiod, nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue), wait a week and take another\ntest or contact your doctor so you can have a blood test done.\n\n### Blood Tests\n\nThere are two types of blood tests. A quantitative blood test measures the\nexact amount of hCG in the blood, and a qualitative hCG blood test gives a\nsimple yes or no answer to whether you are pregnant or not.\n\nAdvantages of having a blood test done:\n\n * Can detect a pregnancy earlier than a urine test at about 7-12 days from possible conception (but if a negative result is received, a test should be repeated if a period is missed.)\n * Can measure the concentration of hCG hormone in your blood (this is useful information for your healthcare provider in tracking certain problems in pregnancy)\n\nDisadvantages of having a blood test done:\n\n * More expensive than a urine test (price depends on the cost of doctor’s visit and lab fees)\n * Takes longer to get the result\n * Must be done in a doctor’s office\n\n### Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy Tests\n\n#### If I get a positive result on a home pregnancy test, does that mean I am\npregnant?\n\nA positive result from a home pregnancy test shows the presence of the hormone\nhCG in your system. When an egg is implanted in a woman’s uterine lining, hCG\nhormones begin to develop and multiply. This is a sign that you have become\npregnant.\n\n#### If I get a negative result on a home pregnancy test, does that mean I am\nnot pregnant?\n\nA negative result can mean that you are not pregnant, you took the test too\nearly, or you took the test wrong. Pregnancy tests vary in their sensitivity\n(how soon they can detect the hormone hCG), and you may not have given your\nbody enough time to produce enough hCG hormones that will show up on the test.\n\nAlso, if you let a test sit for too long (after the instructions on the box\ntell you), the test is invalid. It is best to follow the instructions and wait\nuntil you have missed a period before taking the test. Most pregnancy tests\ncome with two in a box, and it is a good idea to take both.\n\n### How soon can I take a home pregnancy test?\n\nIt is recommended that you wait until you have missed a period to take a home\ntest. A missed period is often one of the first signs of pregnancy. If you\ncannot wait that long to find out and you know the day you may have conceived,\nthen the earliest you can take a test would be 14 days from possible\nconception.\n\n### What if I take a couple of home pregnancy tests and get different answers?\n\nIf you have received different answers on multiple pregnancy tests, it is\nrecommended that you get a blood test done to get an accurate answer.\n\n#### Want to Know More?\n\n * Things to Know About Ovulation\n * Track Your Ovulation\n * Are You Trying to Get Pregnant\n * Preconception for Women\n * Signs of Ovulation\n\nCompiled using information from the following sources:\n\n1\\. MedlinePlus [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US);\nPrenatal Testing.\n\nhttps://www.nlm.nih.gov\n\n2\\. 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While it may still be too soon to tell, your body is already changing and these early symptoms could be your body's way of hinting that you're pregnant. You won't be able to take a pregnancy test before you've missed your period but can look out for these pregnancy symptoms in the meantime.", "You may feel a prickling or tingling sensation in your breasts, particularly around your nipples. It happens because pregnancy hormones increase the blood supply to your breasts (Blackburn 2013, Murray and Hassall 2014).", "This can be one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. You may notice how tender your breasts feel within a week or so of conception. Your usual bra may become uncomfortable, and feel more chafing than usual. However, sore breasts more commonly become noticeable about three weeks to four weeks after conception (Murray and Hassall 2014).", "Another early sign of pregnancy is the change in colour of your vulva and vagina. Your vulva and vagina will become darker and may have a blue or purple tinge as your pregnancy progresses (Geraghty and Pomeranz 2011 cited Hassall and Murray 2014).", "The change is caused by the increased amount of blood being supplied to the tissues around your vagina. Midwives call this change in colour Chadwick’s sign (Geraghty and Pomeranz 2011 cited Murray and Hassall 2014).", "At this early stage, you are more likely to experience a change in your appetite than cravings for particular foods (NHS 2016). You may notice a metallic taste in your mouth and be extra sensitive to the smells of food or cooking (Newson 2014, NHS 2016).", "The pregnancy hormone, progesterone, may make you feel hungrier (Hirschberg 2012). However, it’s also normal to feel hungrier just before your period for the same reason – higher levels of progesterone. So increased appetite doesn’t necessarily mean you have conceived (Hirschberg 2012).", "It’s more common to have a loss of appetite, especially if you’re starting to feel queasy because of morning sickness. You may be opting for certain foods that ease your symptoms, rather than because you crave them (Weigel et al 2011).", "You may not be able to bear the taste of things that you used to enjoy. This might include coffee, tea, alcohol, spicy or fried foods and eggs.", "Morning sickness can start two weeks after you’ve conceived, when you’re actually four weeks pregnant. It’s more common for it to start when you’re about six weeks pregnant, though (Blackburn 2013, Murray and Hassall 2014, NHS 2016).", "You may feel nauseous, with or without vomiting, at any time of the day or night. Morning sickness usually starts to ease as you reach the end of the first trimester (Niebyl 2010), although about one woman in 10 still feels sick after week 20 (NHS 2015b).", "The exact cause of morning sickness is unknown, but it’s thought to be connected to the rise in pregnancy hormones, human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) and oestrogen.", "There’s also a theory that thyroid hormones play a part. If the body produces too many thyroid hormones during early pregnancy, when the embryo is developing, it may contribute to sickness (Forbes 2014).", "It’s possible that if you’re particularly in tune with your usual menstrual cycle, you will notice changes to your vaginal discharge at this early stage.", "It’s common to have more vaginal discharge in pregnancy. It’s usually harmless, and not that different from the discharge that you had before you were pregnant.", "The amount of discharge increases to discourage infections from travelling up your vagina (NHS 2015a). Don’t rinse out your vagina (douching), as this may irritate your skin and upset the natural, healthy balance of bacteria.", "Pregnancy also makes you more likely to get thrush. Although this isn’t harmful to your baby, you’ll need treatment. If your vaginal discharge changes in appearance and smell, see your doctor.", "You may notice a slight pink or brown-coloured stain in your knickers, or when you wee, or feel slight cramping. It’s common to have some spotting or light bleeding between week six and week seven (Hasan et al 2010, Newson 2014).", "Experts aren’t sure why spotting in very early pregnancy happens, but there’s a possibility that it’s caused by the fertilised egg implanting in your womb (Crafter and Brewster 2014), or the hormones that control your periods lingering on. Most spotting is painless, and you may only notice it when you wipe.", "If you have bleeding that seems unusual, see your doctor, to be on the safe side. Bleeding that’s lighter, and brighter, or darker red than usual, or more watery, may be symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is when the embryo implants outside the womb, and it needs immediate treatment.", "You may start to feel tired right from the early stages of pregnancy, as your body gets ready to support your growing baby. You’ll find this lasts until you’re about 12 weeks pregnant (Blackburn 2013). You may also feel weepy and emotional, while at other times elated (NHS 2016, Raynor and Oates 2009).", "Though fatigue is not a sure-fire symptom on its own, it’s a common pregnancy symptom, and often goes hand in hand with morning sickness (Gartland et al 2010, NHS 2015b).", "Some, but not all, women get the feeling that they’re pregnant a few days after they’ve conceived (Murray and Hassall 2014). So it’s possible that you may experience pregnancy symptoms as early as two weeks after conception. However, it's more likely that you won't feel anything for a little while longer yet.", "It may be two weeks since you conceived, but your doctor will calculate that you’re four weeks pregnant. They’ll count your pregnancy from the first day of your last period. There’s no way of knowing for sure the exact date that the embryo implanted in your womb (uterus), which is when you conceived.", "Every pregnancy is different, so it’s hard to predict if you’ll notice changes in your body, especially just two weeks after conception.", "Early pregnancy symptoms such as tender breasts, tiredness and feeling sick, are easy to confuse with signs that your period is coming on. For most women, the first sign they notice is a missed period (Murray and Hassall 2014).", "At two weeks, it may be. The more sensitive home pregnancy tests claim to detect low levels of pregnancy hormones as early as four days or five days before your period is due (NHS 2015c).", "However, the most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. You’ll get the most accurate result from your pregnancy test if you use it no earlier than the time when your period would be due.", "Can you trust the result your pregnancy test shows you? Our video explains just how accurate pregnancy tests are.More pregnancy videos", "If your period is late, and your test result is negative, try testing again in three days’ time. If you have an irregular cycle, it may be that you’ve tested a little too early.", "Blackburn ST. 2013. The prenatal period and placental physiology. In: Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Physiology. A clinical perspective. 4th ed. Oxford: Elsevier Saunders, 61-2", "Crafter H, Brewster J. 2014. Common problems associated with early and advanced pregnancy. In: Marshall JE, Raynor MD. eds. Myles Textbook for Midwives. 16th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 222-42", "Forbes S. 2014. Pregnancy sickness and parent-offspring conflict over thyroid function. J Theor Biol 355: 61-7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [Accessed January 2017]", "Gartland D, Brown S, Donath S, et al. 2010. Women’s health in early pregnancy: findings from an Australian nulliparous cohort study. ANZJOG 50(5):413-8", "Hasan R, Baird DD, Herring AH et al. 2010. Patterns and predictors of vaginal bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy. Ann Epidemiol 20(7):524-31. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [Accessed January 2017]", "Weigel MM, Coe K, Castro NP et al. 2011. Food aversions and cravings during early pregnancy: association with nausea and vomiting. Ecol Food Nutr 50(3):197-214. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [Accessed January 2017]", "* Am I being unreasonable? (AIBU)\n* What's your opinion on...? 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They’re inexpensive and available at most drug and\ngrocery stores.\n\n## How accurate are pregnancy tests?\n\nPregnancy tests are super accurate when you use them correctly. The pregnancy\ntests you get at the drugstore work 99 out of 100 times. They’re just as\naccurate as a urine pregnancy test that you’d get at a doctor’s office.\n\nPregnancy tests work by checking your urine (pee) for a hormone called human\nchorionic gonadotropin (HCG). Your body only makes this hormone if you’re\npregnant. HCG is released when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of your\nuterus — when pregnancy begins. If your pregnancy test results are positive,\nit means you're pregnant. If they’re negative, it means you’re not pregnant.\n\nPregnancy tests are most accurate when you take them after you’ve already\nmissed your period.\n\nA pregnancy test will be less accurate if it’s expired or if you don’t use it\nthe right way. So always check the expiration date on the package, and\ncarefully read the directions that come with your pregnancy test.\n\n## How soon can I take a pregnancy test?\n\nYou can take a pregnancy test anytime after your period is late — that’s when\nthey work the best. It’s a good idea to take a pregnancy test as soon as\npossible if you miss your period or think you might be pregnant.\n\nThe earlier you know you’re pregnant, the sooner you can start thinking about\nyour options and get whatever care you need to stay healthy.\n\nMany pregnancy tests say they work a few days before a missed period, but the\nresults are usually less accurate then. Read the label on your pregnancy test\nto find out when to take a pregnancy test and how accurate it’ll be.\n\nSometimes a pregnancy test is able to find pregnancy hormones in your urine as\nearly as 10 days after unprotected sex. But these results aren’t super\nreliable, and you may get a false positive or false negative test result.\n\nIf your periods are very irregular, or you don’t get periods at all for one\nreason or another, your best bet for accurate results is to take a pregnancy\ntest 3 weeks after sex.\n\n## Where can I get a pregnancy test?\n\nYou can buy a pregnancy test at your local pharmacy, drugstore, grocery store,\nand some convenience or dollar stores. Pregnancy tests are usually inexpensive\n— they can cost as little as a dollar. Sometimes you can get a free pregnancy\ntest at certain health centers.\n\nYou can also get a pregnancy test from your nurse or doctor, community clinic,\nor local Planned Parenthood Health Center. Most health centers use the same\nurine pregnancy tests that you can buy in stores. Sometimes they use a blood\ntest to test for pregnancy, but that’s usually only under special\ncircumstances.\n\nBut be careful when looking for a reliable health center, because there are\nfake clinics out there called Crisis Pregnancy Centers. Crisis Pregnancy\nCenters give free pregnancy tests and claim to offer information and help. But\nthey’re run by people who may not be medical professionals, and don’t believe\nin giving you honest facts about pregnancy and all of your options. Crisis\npregnancy centers are often located very close to Planned Parenthood health\ncenters or other real medical centers, and have similar names — they do this\nto confuse people and trick them into visiting their center instead.\n\nYour nearest Planned Parenthood health center can help you find a safe place\nto get a pregnancy test in your area.\n\n## What should I do if my pregnancy test is positive?\n\nIf you take a pregnancy test after you miss your period and the result is\npositive, that means you’re pregnant. You can always take another test to be\nsure, if you want.\n\nYou may want to go to a nurse or doctor, family planning clinic, or local\nPlanned Parenthood Health Center to get a follow-up test. They’ll talk with\nyou about your pregnancy options, and help get you the care you need. Be\ncareful not to visit a Crisis Pregnancy Center, because they might not give\nyou real medical care or truthful information about your pregnancy and all of\nyour options.\n\n## More questions from patients:\n\nWhat's a false positive pregnancy test?\n\nA false positive pregnancy test is when you get a positive result from a home\npregnancy test but you’re not really pregnant.\n\nA false positive result means that the pregnancy test detected the hormone hCG\nin your pee. For this to happen, either the test didn’t work right or you had\nhCG in your body for another reason. These could include:\n\n * taking the test too soon after taking fertility drugs that contain the hormone hCG\n\n * having an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage [link to: Ectopic Pregnancy and Miscarriage]\n\nIf you have a positive pregnancy test, visit your doctor, midwife, or local\nPlanned Parenthood health center. 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Understanding the early signs of pregnancy is important because each symptom may have causes other than pregnancy. You may experience pregnancy symptoms within a week of conception. Some women report that they did not experience any symptoms for a few weeks. If you need free testing, you can search below or order affordable early detection pregnancy tests online from our corporate sponsor Fairhaven Health.", "If you would like to speak to someone about your pregnancy symptoms or the possibility of being pregnant, chat with us or call us toll free at 1-800-672-2296.", "While implantation bleeding is often considered the first pregnancy symptom, our survey reveals that only 3% of women identify implantation bleeding as their first sign of pregnancy", "Spotting or light bleeding: If pregnant, this symptom is usually associated with implantation bleeding and is considered one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. The embryo usually implants to the uterine between 6 to 12 days after conception. Some women will experience spotting as well as cramping. Other women don’t even notice implantation bleeding or cramping, so don’t worry if you are trying to get pregnant and don’t experience these symptoms; you could still be pregnant. When this implantation occurs, light bleeding or spotting is perfectly normal. This symptom is sometimes accompanied by light cramping.", "Missed period: A delayed or missed period is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Is it possible to be pregnant and still have a period? Some women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically this bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period.", "Nausea or morning sickness: Nausea or morning sickness is the second most commonly reported first sign of pregnancy. Most expecting women experience nausea which typically shows up 2 to 8 weeks after conception. Nausea can be experienced with or without vomiting. Morning sickness can be experienced at any time of the day. It usually occurs during the first trimester and subsides after that for most women, but some will experience nausea throughout their pregnancy.", "Swollen or tender breasts: The third most frequently cited pregnancy symptom is breast swelling or tenderness. Changes to the breasts can start as early as 1 to 2 weeks after conception.", "Fatigue or Tiredness: As early as the first week after conception many women cite feeling tired as a sign of pregnancy.", "Backaches: Lower backaches are common. It can occur with the onset of pregnancy, but it’s usually experienced later as the pregnancy progresses, around pregnancy week 27 to week 34.", "Headaches: Experts believe the sudden rise of hormones and/or blood flow in your body leads can cause headaches. There is an approximate 50% increase in the volume of blood flowing during your pregnancy.", "Frequent urination: Don’t be surprised if between 6 to 8 weeks you feel like you have to pee more often. You’ll feel the need throughout your pregnancy as the growing baby and expanding uterus place more and more pressure on your bladder.", "Food cravings or food aversions: The food expecting women crave or seek to avoid varies and is quite sporadic. It is alright to allow yourself the freedom to pursue those cravings and avoid the things you don’t want as long as you are getting the nutrition you need for a healthy pregnancy. These cravings or aversions can occur early in pregnancy or anytime throughout your pregnancy.", "Mood Swings: Expecting mothers frequently experience mood swings. This is primarily caused by the hormonal changes that affect the neurotransmitters of the brain. Some may experience elevated highs and lows, and others alternate between states of happiness and depression or anxiety. Mood swings are normal; but, if you’re struggling with depression or extended periods of sadness, please contact your healthcare provider. Some women prefer to go directly to a counselor or mental health professional.", "If you are sexually active and trying to determine if you are pregnant, contact our pregnancy helpline 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST at 1-800-672-2296. You can use your zip code to find a free pregnancy testing center.", "If you are trying to get pregnant and need help, check out the fertility product and resource guide provided by our corporate sponsor. Review resource guides here.", "This website uses cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of cookies.Cookie settingsOK", "This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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These cookies do not store any personal information." ] }, "parsed_md": "14 Very Early Signs of Pregnancy \| Parents\n\nSkip to content\n\n## Explore Parents\n\nParents Parents\n\n## Profile Menu\n\nSubscribe this link opens in a new tab\n\nJoin Now\n\n### Account\n\n * Join Now\n * My Profile\n * Email Preferences\n * Newsletters\n * Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab\n * Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab\n * Cozi Family Organizer this link opens in a new tab\n * Help\n * Logout\n\nMy Account\n\n### Account\n\n * Join Now\n * My Profile\n * Email Preferences\n * Newsletters\n * Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab\n * Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab\n * Cozi Family Organizer this link opens in a new tab\n * Help\n * Logout\n\nLogin\n\nSweepstakes\n\n### Follow Us\n\n# 14 Very Early Signs of Pregnancy\n\nBy Lauren Wiener\n\nUpdated March 02, 2021\n\nSkip gallery slides\n\nSave Pin\n\nwoman with positive pregnancy test\n\nCredit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock\n\nThink you might be pregnant? Check out these early symptoms of pregnancy that\ncan show up one week before your missed period. If you've already experienced\na few, it may be time to head to the drugstore to pick up a pregnancy test or\nschedule an appointment with your OB-GYN.\n\nStart Slideshow\n\n## 1 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Sore Breasts\n\nMom Boobs Early Pregnancy\n\nCredit: Dan Saelinger\n\nYour breasts may be extra tender as early as one or two weeks after\nconception. “You’re making so much estrogen and progesterone in early\npregnancy that the glands in the breasts start growing,” explains Jasbir\nSingh, M.D., an OB-GYN at Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie in Texas. This\nhormone surge causes breasts to retain more fluids and feel heavy, sore, or\nmore sensitive than normal PMS tenderness.\n\n * Solutions for Breast Pain and Soreness\n\n## 1 of 15\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 2 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Cramping and Backaches\n\nmenstrual leave\n\nCredit: 9nong/Shutterstock\n\nMany women mistake these early signs of pregnancy for PMS symptoms, but\nthey’re actually caused by hormonal changes and the growth of the uterus.\nAbout 30 percent of women experience cramping after conception, which is\ntriggered by implantation—when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine\nwall. Your uterus may be stretching a little now (hence the cramps) to prep\nfor its massive expansion over the next nine months\n\n * Implantation Cramps vs PMS Cramps: How to Tell the Difference\n\n## 2 of 15\n\n## 3 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Implantation Bleeding\n\nunderwear\n\nCredit: Peter Ardito\n\nWhen a fertilized egg implants into the plush lining of the uterus about six\nto 12 days after conception, light vaginal spotting may occur. You might\nmistake this \"implantation bleeding\" for your period, but it's generally\nlighter than menstruation and brown or pink (instead of red) in color.\n\nWhile this super early sign of pregnancy is harmless, you should always let\nyour doctor know if you think you're expecting, so they can rule out other\ncauses of bleeding. “In the first trimester, bleeding should be evaluated for\nthree things in particular—miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, or certain types\nof infections,” Dr. Singh says. “Implantation bleeding is sort of a diagnosis\nof exclusion. That means we rule out the bad things before we can determine\nthis is what it is.”\n\n * Is It Implantation Bleeding or Your Period? Here's How to Tell\n\n## 3 of 15\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 4 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Fatigue\n\npregnant woman tired at work\n\nCredit: stokkete/shutterstock.com\n\nDuring the first few weeks, your body is working 24/7 to support the\npregnancy, and fatigue is a normal response. The extra progesterone produced\nafter conception causes your basal body temperature to rise, which in turn\ncontributes to a lack of energy, explains Karen Perkins, M.D., an OB-GYN with\nA Woman’s Choice at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Your heart also pumps\nfaster, as it has to deliver extra oxygen to the uterus; this, too, can make\nyou feel tuckered out.\n\nSo what should you do? “Take prenatal vitamins early on, eat a healthful diet,\ndrink plenty of fluids to keep your blood pressure high enough, and rest when\nyou can,” Dr. Singh says.\n\n * PMS or Pregnancy? What to Know About the Two-Week Wait\n\n## 4 of 15\n\n## 5 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Pregnancy Nipples\n\nLittle Girl Told Her Mom That She Found a 'Bra' in Her Dad's Car_still\n\nAre your nipples looking darker these days? Pregnancy hormones also affect the\nactivity of melanocytes, or cells in the nipples responsible for their color.\n\"Darker-complexioned women may not notice this until later in pregnancy—say,\naround 10 weeks or so,\" says Melissa M. Goist, M.D., Assistant Professor of\nObstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University Medical Center.\n\n * 9 Crazy Ways Your Breasts Change During Pregnancy\n\n## 5 of 15\n\n## 6 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Nausea\n\nwoman sick in bed\n\nCredit: Kenchiro168/Shutterstock\n\nWhile full-blown morning sickness—which affects up to 85 percent of all\npreggos—likely won't strike for a few more weeks, some women may experience\nmore subtle motion sickness as an early pregnancy symptom. \"I've had patients\ntell me they'd suddenly get queasy from reading in the car or would feel sick\nduring flights,\" says Dr. Goist. This can start as early as two weeks after\nconception.\n\n“Progesterone causes a lot of things to slow down,” Dr. Singh adds. That\nincludes your digestive processes, sometimes resulting in constipation or\nindigestion. Since your stomach doesn’t empty as quickly as it normally does,\nit thinks there’s too much going on in there and wants to purge in some\nway—either into the gut or out through the mouth. Nausea also is related to\nhuman chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone that can be detected in the\nmother’s blood or urine even before a missed period. The higher the hCG level\n(as with twins), the sicker you may feel.\n\n * 15 Tips for Dealing with Morning Sickness\n\n## 6 of 15\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 7 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Bloating\n\nWhat to say and not say to women who struggle to conceive.\n\nCredit: Marcos Mesa Sam Wordley/Shutterstock\n\nCan't zip up those skinny jeans? Ramped-up levels of progesterone slow down\nyour digestive tract and may make your tummy feel puffier than usual. (This\nalso happens during PMS, notes Dr. Goist, but bloating stops when your period\narrives, causing progesterone levels to plummet.) If the bloating doesn't go\naway—and your period never comes—start watching for that stick to turn pink.\n\n * Implantation Symptoms: Can You Experience Signs of Conception?\n\n## 7 of 15\n\n## 8 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Frequent Urination\n\nUnisex bathroom sign\n\nCredit: Studio C/Shutterstock\n\nYou might think frequent urination comes later, when the baby presses on your\nbladder, but an increase in bathroom breaks sometimes starts early. Not only\ncan the swelling uterus put pressure on your bladder, but the extra blood flow\nto the kidneys (which begins right away) also causes them to produce more\nurine. There's not much to do about this early sign of pregnancy, unless the\nfrequent urination is accompanied by burning, urgency, or other signs of\ninfection. (If so, notify your doctor.) Do not cut back on your fluid intake.\n\n * 11 Pregnancy Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore\n\n## 8 of 15\n\n## 9 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Food Cravings\n\nUnhealthy Food Ice Cream Burger Fries Chocolate\n\nCredit: beats1/Shutterstock\n\nAt this point, you're more likely jonesing for a jumbo bagel than pickles or\nRocky Road. \"Your overtired body may demand extra carbs now because they're\neasily metabolized, which helps keep energy levels up,\" says Dr. Goist.\n\n * A Food Safety Guide for Pregnant Women\n\n## 9 of 15\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 10 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Headaches\n\nWoman with Headache Wearing Glasses\n\nCredit: Camerona Whitman/shutterstock.com\n\nIncreased blood volume may trigger frequent but mild tension headaches as an\nearly sign of pregnancy. These headaches can also happen if you aren't\ndrinking enough fluids or if you’re anemic, so be sure to get your blood work\ndone to rule out the latter.\n\nThe good news: Migraines become less frequent as pregnancy progresses.\n“Fluctuating hormones tend to make headaches worse, and estrogen levels are\nmore stable during pregnancy,” explains Richard Gersh, M.D., an assistant\nprofessor of OB-GYN at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.\n\n * When to Worry About a Pregnancy Headache\n\n## 10 of 15\n\n## 11 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Constipation\n\nwoman on toilet\n\nCredit: VGstockstudio/Shutterstock\n\nIs constipation a sign of early pregnancy? You bet! The same hormones\nresponsible for bloating are also behind your potty problems. Because your\ndigestive tract is slowing down now, says Dr. Goist, food may not pass through\nas quickly. This early pregnancy symptom will likely ramp up even more (sorry)\nas your pregnancy progresses.\n\n * How to Manage Pregnancy Constipation\n\n## 11 of 15\n\n## 12 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Mood Swings\n\nSad woman sitting against a wall\n\nCredit: KieferPix/Shutterstock\n\nFind yourself weeping over a “Desperate Housewives” episode or raging because\nthe Verizon guy can’t come until Tuesday? \"As levels of hCG hormones increase,\nyou're feeling massive amounts of fatigue, which makes you more prone to\nmoodiness,\" says Dr. Goist. And don't forget that stellar combo of headaches,\nbloating, constipation, and breast pain—need we say more?\n\n * Am I Nuts? Understanding Your Pregnancy Emotions and Mood Swings\n\n## 12 of 15\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 13 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Basal Body Temperature\n\nwoman looking at thermometer\n\nCredit: Shutterstock\n\nMeasuring basal body temperature (BBT)—your temperature first thing in the\nmorning—can indicate when you're ovulating. The temperature rises about half a\ndegree when an egg is released, and it remains elevated until you get your\nperiod. So if you're charting BBT and notice it hasn't decreased in more than\ntwo weeks, it may mean you've got a baby on the way. FYI: You'll need a\nspecial digital basal thermometer to do this; it's more precise than normal\nfever-measuring thermometers.\n\n * Basal Body Temperature and Ovulation: How To Track Your BBT\n\n## 13 of 15\n\n## 14 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Nose Nuisances\n\nwoman with seasonal allergies\n\nCredit: AstroStar/Shutterstock\n\nBloody noses, congestion, and postnasal drip are common in pregnancy, and\nthey're all related to the same two causes, says Nathaniel DeNicola, M.D., an\nOB-GYN at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, in Philadelphia.\nIncreasing blood volume puts more pressure on delicate vessels like the ones\nin your nose, but hormones are to blame too, Dr. DeNicola says.\n\nEstrogen, in particular, can make blood vessels dilate, which contributes to\nswelling of the mucous membranes in your nose. Luckily, much of the discomfort\ncan be relieved by using a simple saline spray, and it should resolve soon\nafter delivery.\n\n * 10 Strange Pregnancy Symptoms\n\n## 14 of 15\n\n## 15 of 15\n\nSave Pin\n\nFacebook Tweet Email Send Text Message\n\n### Common Early Pregnancy Symptoms\n\nWhat are the five most common early signs of pregnancy? 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2,130,837	How To Identify a Water Spider	To identify a water spider, look for a spider with a brown and velvety-looking body that's 10-15 millimeters in length. Also, look for a large bubble connected to the spider's abdomen, which is what water spiders use to breathe underwater. Keep in mind that water spiders are only found in Europe, Siberia, and Asia, and they're most commonly found in freshwater environments like lakes and ponds.	[ "http://web.archive.org/web/20190723155650/https://www.livescience.com/14517-diving-bell-spiders-underwater-bubbles.html", "http://web.archive.org/web/20180120065648/https://animalsake.com/water-spider", "http://web.archive.org/web/20190205032013/http://www.arkive.org/water-spider/argyroneta-aquatica/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20200808123250/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/phenomena/2011/06/09/the-diving-bell-and-the-spider/", "http://web.archive.org/web/20190413043356/http://jeb.biologists.org:80/content/214/13/2175", "http://web.archive.org/web/20190903175559/https://www.britannica.com/animal/water-spider" ]	train	1,901	[ { "original_url": "https://www.livescience.com/14517-diving-bell-spiders-underwater-bubbles.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190723155650/https://www.livescience.com/14517-diving-bell-spiders-underwater-bubbles.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Scuba Spiders: Diving Arachnids Can Breathe Underwater", "passages": [ "Like eight-legged scuba divers, some spiders can breathe underwater using an air bubble as an oxygen tank of sorts. Now, scientists have figured out some of the fascinating details of this arachnid diving bell, including that it can give the spiders more than a day's worth of air.", "While scientists knew diving bell spiders (Argyroneta aquatica) — spanning just 10 to 15 millimeters in length — used an air bubble to breathe underwater in lakes and ponds, this is the first study that measures exactly how that happens and calculates how long the spider could stay underwater before resurfacing to replenish its bubble with fresh air.", "\"We were surprised how low the oxygen in the bubble could get before the spiders venture to the surface,\" study researcher Roger Seymour, of the University of Adelaide, told LiveScience. [See images of the underwater spiders]", "Seymour and Stefan Hetz from Humboldt University in Germany, brought diving spiders into the lab, placing them into tanks mimicking conditions of a stagnant pond on a hot summer's day — revealing how the animals fare in extreme, low-oxygen conditions.", "Immediately, most of the spiders constructed webs between the pondweeds and aquarium sides. Then each spider came to the surface to collect a large air bubble held between the hydrophobic (water-repelling) hairs on its abdomen and its rear legs. Webbing was placed around the lower sides of this gas chamber, which the spiders entered from the bottom.", "Some spiders created chambers just large enough to enclose their abdomens, leaving their rears and rear legs hanging out; others had larger bubbles that enclosed their entire bodies. For instance, the spiders would enlarge the bubble by laying down more web and adding air before pulling just-snagged prey into the chamber.", "Tiny sensors measured oxygen levels inside the bubbles and in the surrounding water, finding that the spiders extracted oxygen from the water as if it were a gill; the sensors also showed that the spiders could survive on very low oxygen levels.", "Even so, the bubble shrinks over time and forces the spider to resurface for a fresh one. Like the atmosphere, the bubble contains primarily both oxygen and nitrogen, and as the spider takes oxygen from the bell, the nitrogen must increase. That increase pushes nitrogen out of the bubble by diffusion. Eventually, the lab spiders had to resurface.", "The tiny spiders still were able to sit tight for more than a day, much longer than previous estimates suggesting a 20-minute underwater stint.", "\"It is advantageous for the spiders to stay still for so long without having to go to the surface to renew the bubble, not only to protect themselves from predation, but also so they don't alert potential prey that come near,\" Seymour said.", "Before becoming managing editor, Jeanna served as a reporter for Live Science and SPACE.com for about three years. Previously she was an assistant editor at Scholastic's Science World magazine. Jeanna has an English degree from Salisbury University, a Master's degree in biogeochemistry and environmental sciences from the University of Maryland, and a science journalism degree from New York University. Follow Jeanna on Google+." ] }, "parsed_md": "Scuba Spiders: Diving Arachnids Can Breathe Underwater\n\n * News\n * Tech\n * Health\n * Planet Earth\n * Strange News\n * Animals\n * History\n * Culture\n * Space\n\n * Live Science\n\n * Animals\n\n# Scuba Spiders: Diving Arachnids Can Breathe Underwater\n\nBy Jeanna Bryner, Live Science Managing Editor \| June 9, 2011 11:18am ET\n\n * MORE\n\nA diving bell spider has snagged a water flea and is consuming the prey inside\nthe air-bubble chamber.\n\nCredit: copyright Stefan Hetz.\n\nLike eight-legged scuba divers, some spiders can breathe underwater using an\nair bubble as an oxygen tank of sorts. Now, scientists have figured out some\nof the fascinating details of this arachnid diving bell, including that it can\ngive the spiders more than a day's worth of air.\n\nWhile scientists knew diving bell spiders (Argyroneta aquatica) — spanning\njust 10 to 15 millimeters in length — used an air bubble to breathe underwater\nin lakes and ponds, this is the first study that measures exactly how that\nhappens and calculates how long the spider could stay underwater before\nresurfacing to replenish its bubble with fresh air.\n\n\"We were surprised how low the oxygen in the bubble could get before the\nspiders venture to the surface,\" study researcher Roger Seymour, of the\nUniversity of Adelaide, told LiveScience. [See images of the underwater\nspiders]\n\nDiving bells\n\nSeymour and Stefan Hetz from Humboldt University in Germany, brought diving\nspiders into the lab, placing them into tanks mimicking conditions of a\nstagnant pond on a hot summer's day — revealing how the animals fare in\nextreme, low-oxygen conditions.\n\nImmediately, most of the spiders constructed webs between the pondweeds and\naquarium sides. Then each spider came to the surface to collect a large air\nbubble held between the hydrophobic (water-repelling) hairs on its abdomen and\nits rear legs. Webbing was placed around the lower sides of this gas chamber,\nwhich the spiders entered from the bottom.\n\nSome spiders created chambers just large enough to enclose their abdomens,\nleaving their rears and rear legs hanging out; others had larger bubbles that\nenclosed their entire bodies. For instance, the spiders would enlarge the\nbubble by laying down more web and adding air before pulling just-snagged prey\ninto the chamber.\n\nTiny sensors measured oxygen levels inside the bubbles and in the surrounding\nwater, finding that the spiders extracted oxygen from the water as if it were\na gill; the sensors also showed that the spiders could survive on very low\noxygen levels.\n\nShrinking bubbles\n\nEven so, the bubble shrinks over time and forces the spider to resurface for a\nfresh one. Like the atmosphere, the bubble contains primarily both oxygen and\nnitrogen, and as the spider takes oxygen from the bell, the nitrogen must\nincrease. That increase pushes nitrogen out of the bubble by diffusion.\nEventually, the lab spiders had to resurface.\n\nThe tiny spiders still were able to sit tight for more than a day, much longer\nthan previous estimates suggesting a 20-minute underwater stint.\n\n\"It is advantageous for the spiders to stay still for so long without having\nto go to the surface to renew the bubble, not only to protect themselves from\npredation, but also so they don't alert potential prey that come near,\"\nSeymour said.\n\nThe research is detailed in the current issue of the Journal of Experimental\nBiology.\n\nFollow LiveScience for the latest in science news and discoveries on Twitter\n@livescience and on Facebook.\n\n### You'd Also Like\n\n * #### Why These Strange, Reclusive Arachnids Fled Underground in Evolutionary Waves\n\nLiveScience\n\n * #### These Deep-Sea Weirdos Hold Their Breath for Minutes at a Time\n\nLiveScience\n\n * #### Octopuses May Go Blind As Climate Change Sucks Oxygen Out of the Ocean\n\nLiveScience\n\n * #### This Crafty Spider Doesn't Have Venom...But It Does Have a 'Slingshot'\n\nLiveScience\n\nAuthor Bio\n\nJeanna Bryner, Live Science Managing Editor\n\n \n\nBefore becoming managing editor, Jeanna served as a reporter for Live Science\nand SPACE.com for about three years. 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This spider builds an underwater web structure and fills it with air bubbles to make a diving bell, where it lives, molts, mates, and brings up its offspring.", "Water spider, also known as diving bell spider, is the only spider that lives underwater. The reason for this adaptation may be the tough competition on land and the presence of terrestrial predators. Whatever may be the actual reason, this spider lives in water and makes an underwater structure for this purpose, known as 'diving bell', which helps the spider breathe underwater.", "However, the diving bell serves several other purposes and helps the spider survive in water. The scientific name of this spider is Argyroneta aquatica. One common subspecies of Argyroneta aquatica is the Japanese water spider. The only difference between these two sub-species is that the genital organs of the Japanese water spiders are larger than their European counterparts.", "They are usually small spiders with light to dark brown-colored cephalothorax and a dark velvety abdomen. Their average size is about 10 to 15 mm. Water spiders are unique in the sense that the males are usually larger than the females, unlike other spider species. The male water spider can grow to 7.8 to 18.7 mm in length, while the female spider can be 7.8 to 13.1 mm long. A possible explanation about the larger size of the male spiders can be their more active hunting style, which requires greater motility and physical strength to overcome water resistance. The females, on the other hand, spend most of the time in building and maintaining their large bells.", "Though water spiders survive on water, they do not possess any gill. Instead, they have a unique way of breathing. Their legs and abdomen are covered with small hair, with which they trap air bubbles. This trapped air around the body gives the spider a silvery appearance, when it is underwater. The spider breathes from this bubble and so, carries it to the underwater web structure, spun with silk. The spider weaves dome-shaped web among underwater plants and fill it with air bubbles, collected from the surface of the water. This makes the web structure to take a bell shape, which is why it is called a diving bell. This diving bell serves as an external gill for water spiders.", "Oxygen from the surrounding water diffuses in to the bell through the silk membrane, while carbon dioxide diffuses out. This is the reason why, the spiders do not have come to the surface frequently to replenish the air supplies of the diving bell, from which they breath. However, they have to come to the surface once in a while for this purpose, whenever the concentration of oxygen becomes too low, or the concentration of carbon dioxide increases. Both the male and the female build such air bells, though the size of the bell made by the male is usually smaller than the one built by the female. Males also replenish the oxygen levels of their bells less frequently than the females. The water spiders breathe through small openings, located under the abdomen. These openings are connected to their lung-like organ.", "They inhabit freshwater lakes and ponds, marshes, swamps, slow-moving streams, mainly in the regions of central and northern Europe, through Siberia and Central Asia. The subspecies Argyroneta aquatica japonica or Japanese water spider can be found in Japan. These spiders are good swimmers, and they carry air on the fine hair of the abdomen while swimming. Usually male water spiders are better swimmers and more aggressive hunters than the females.", "The diet of these spiders consists of aquatic insects and crustaceans. Water mites, mayfly nymphs, and phantom midge larvae, are some of the common food sources of water or diving-bell spiders. They possess strong fangs and their bite can be quite painful. They usually use their venomous jaws for immobilizing the prey. For catching a prey, they come out of the bell, but then again return to the underwater retreat to digest the food. Water spiders themselves fall prey to fish and frogs at times. The male spiders are more active during the day, while the females and the juvenile spiders are more active in the night.", "Unlike other spiders, male water spider is usually larger than the female. Before mating, the male usually builds a diving bell near the diving bell of the female. A tunnel is also constructed by the male from his bell to that of the female, in order to enter the female's bell. It is the female's bell, where mating takes place, after which the female lays about 30 to 70 eggs in her bell. Usually, the female spider makes a special chamber in her bell to deposit the eggs. After hatching, the young spiders do not make their own shelters or bells immediately. Instead, they fill up the empty shells of snails or other similar structures with air, and use them as shelter for some time.", "Like other spiders, they too molt or shed their skin, and for this purpose they often come out of the water to the adjoining vegetation. But many times, they prefer to construct a new bubble, specifically for molting. Water spiders hibernate during the cold winter and for this purpose, they goes deeper into the water and build sturdy diving bells and seal off the bells with silk. The spiders then remain in their diving bells until the water warms up.", "The average life span of water spiders is about 2 years. The fangs of water spiders can pierce the human skin, and its bite can cause inflammation and also produce feverishness. The most interesting fact about these spiders is the air bells that they construct. These air bells serve a number of purposes. These spiders literally live, consume their prey, molt, mate, and also lay eggs, and raise their offspring safely within these bells, and thus avoid their terrestrial predators." ] }, "parsed_md": "Things You Might Not Know About Water Spiders\n\n# Things You Might Not Know About Water Spiders\n\nWater spider or Argyroneta aquatica is a spider species that spends its life\nunderwater. This spider builds an underwater web structure and fills it with\nair bubbles to make a diving bell, where it lives, molts, mates, and brings up\nits offspring.\n\nWater spider, also known as diving bell spider, is the only spider that lives\nunderwater. The reason for this adaptation may be the tough competition on\nland and the presence of terrestrial predators. Whatever may be the actual\nreason, this spider lives in water and makes an underwater structure for this\npurpose, known as 'diving bell', which helps the spider breathe underwater.\n\nHowever, the diving bell serves several other purposes and helps the spider\nsurvive in water. The scientific name of this spider is Argyroneta aquatica.\nOne common subspecies of Argyroneta aquatica is the Japanese water spider. The\nonly difference between these two sub-species is that the genital organs of\nthe Japanese water spiders are larger than their European counterparts.\n\nPhysical Appearance and Behavior\n\nThey are usually small spiders with light to dark brown-colored cephalothorax\nand a dark velvety abdomen. Their average size is about 10 to 15 mm. Water\nspiders are unique in the sense that the males are usually larger than the\nfemales, unlike other spider species. The male water spider can grow to 7.8 to\n18.7 mm in length, while the female spider can be 7.8 to 13.1 mm long. A\npossible explanation about the larger size of the male spiders can be their\nmore active hunting style, which requires greater motility and physical\nstrength to overcome water resistance. The females, on the other hand, spend\nmost of the time in building and maintaining their large bells.\n\nThough water spiders survive on water, they do not possess any gill. Instead,\nthey have a unique way of breathing. Their legs and abdomen are covered with\nsmall hair, with which they trap air bubbles. This trapped air around the body\ngives the spider a silvery appearance, when it is underwater. The spider\nbreathes from this bubble and so, carries it to the underwater web structure,\nspun with silk. The spider weaves dome-shaped web among underwater plants and\nfill it with air bubbles, collected from the surface of the water. This makes\nthe web structure to take a bell shape, which is why it is called a diving\nbell. This diving bell serves as an external gill for water spiders.\n\nOxygen from the surrounding water diffuses in to the bell through the silk\nmembrane, while carbon dioxide diffuses out. This is the reason why, the\nspiders do not have come to the surface frequently to replenish the air\nsupplies of the diving bell, from which they breath. However, they have to\ncome to the surface once in a while for this purpose, whenever the\nconcentration of oxygen becomes too low, or the concentration of carbon\ndioxide increases. Both the male and the female build such air bells, though\nthe size of the bell made by the male is usually smaller than the one built by\nthe female. Males also replenish the oxygen levels of their bells less\nfrequently than the females. The water spiders breathe through small openings,\nlocated under the abdomen. These openings are connected to their lung-like\norgan.\n\nHabitat and Diet\n\nThey inhabit freshwater lakes and ponds, marshes, swamps, slow-moving streams,\nmainly in the regions of central and northern Europe, through Siberia and\nCentral Asia. The subspecies Argyroneta aquatica japonica or Japanese water\nspider can be found in Japan. These spiders are good swimmers, and they carry\nair on the fine hair of the abdomen while swimming. Usually male water spiders\nare better swimmers and more aggressive hunters than the females.\n\nThe diet of these spiders consists of aquatic insects and crustaceans. Water\nmites, mayfly nymphs, and phantom midge larvae, are some of the common food\nsources of water or diving-bell spiders. They possess strong fangs and their\nbite can be quite painful. They usually use their venomous jaws for\nimmobilizing the prey. For catching a prey, they come out of the bell, but\nthen again return to the underwater retreat to digest the food. Water spiders\nthemselves fall prey to fish and frogs at times. The male spiders are more\nactive during the day, while the females and the juvenile spiders are more\nactive in the night.\n\nReproduction\n\nUnlike other spiders, male water spider is usually larger than the female.\nBefore mating, the male usually builds a diving bell near the diving bell of\nthe female. A tunnel is also constructed by the male from his bell to that of\nthe female, in order to enter the female's bell. It is the female's bell,\nwhere mating takes place, after which the female lays about 30 to 70 eggs in\nher bell. Usually, the female spider makes a special chamber in her bell to\ndeposit the eggs. After hatching, the young spiders do not make their own\nshelters or bells immediately. Instead, they fill up the empty shells of\nsnails or other similar structures with air, and use them as shelter for some\ntime.\n\nMolting and Hibernation\n\nLike other spiders, they too molt or shed their skin, and for this purpose\nthey often come out of the water to the adjoining vegetation. But many times,\nthey prefer to construct a new bubble, specifically for molting. Water spiders\nhibernate during the cold winter and for this purpose, they goes deeper into\nthe water and build sturdy diving bells and seal off the bells with silk. The\nspiders then remain in their diving bells until the water warms up.\n\nThe average life span of water spiders is about 2 years. The fangs of water\nspiders can pierce the human skin, and its bite can cause inflammation and\nalso produce feverishness. The most interesting fact about these spiders is\nthe air bells that they construct. These air bells serve a number of purposes.\nThese spiders literally live, consume their prey, molt, mate, and also lay\neggs, and raise their offspring safely within these bells, and thus avoid\ntheir terrestrial predators.\n\nShare This\n\nIdentifying Spiders\n\nWolf Spider Facts\n\nThe World's Most Poisonous Spiders\n\nBlack Widow Spiders\n\nLargest Spider in the World\n\nCobwebs Vs. Spider Webs\n\nDaddy Long-legs Spider Facts\n\nWhat do Spiders Eat?\n\nViolin Spider\n\nWoodlouse Spider\n\nBlack Widow Spider Facts\n\nBlack Spider with White Spot on Back\n\nTarantula Facts for Kids\n\nTarantulas Habitat\n\nBiggest Snake in the World\n\nSmartest Animals in the World\n\nList of 20 Animals That are Black and White\n\nSahara Desert Animals\n\nList of Animals with Protective Armor\n\nCaterpillar Identification\n\n©2018. All rights reserved.\n\n * About Us\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Service\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.arkive.org/water-spider/argyroneta-aquatica/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190205032013/http://www.arkive.org/water-spider/argyroneta-aquatica/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Water spider videos, photos and facts - Argyroneta aquatica", "passages": [ "The water spider (Argyroneta aquatica) is the only spider in the world that spends its entire life under water ^(3). The body of the water spider is densely covered in short hairs that trap air when the spider is submerged ^(2), and enables the it to transport air bubbles down to a ‘diving bell’ it constructs from silk ^(3). Although the water spider is velvet-grey out of the water, when it is in the water the air trapped around its body gives it a silvery appearance, which has been likened to quick-silver (mercury) ^(1). This is one of the very few spiders in which the males are larger than the females ^(4). Although the water spider has been placed in a separate family, the Argyronetidae, recent scientific studies examining fossil spiders suggest that it should be placed in the family Cybaeidae ^(5).", "The water spider is remarkably adapted to its underwater life. It spins an underwater retreat amongst the weeds, which it fills with air by travelling up to the surface and returning to the retreat, carrying air bubbles trapped in the fine hairs on the body ^(2). As it fills with air, the retreat becomes bell-shaped and takes on a silvery sheen. The scientific name of this species, Argyoneta, derives from the Latin for ‘silvery net’, and refers to this unique air-bell that the species creates. Amazingly, the spider only has to replenish the air-supply in the bell occasionally, as oxygen diffuses in from the surrounding water and carbon dioxide diffuses out ^(7). When in its ‘diving bell’ retreat, the water spider breathes normally, as if on land, while outside of its retreat, it is able to breathe through its skin using the layer of air trapped on its body ^(3) ^(8).", "A largely solitary species, the water spider is mainly active at night. Males tend to be more active then females and actively hunt their prey. In contrast, females spend most of the time inside the air-bell and catch prey that strays too close to the bell ^(9). Prey species include small aquatic invertebrates such as water boatmen and tadpoles ^(1).", "Males will mate with females after building an air-bell next to that of a female. The male then bites through and mates with the female. The female spins a cocoon around the eggs at the top of her air-bell. The young spiders hatch after a few weeks and disperse ^(1). Before hibernating, the water spider seals up its air-bell or occupies an empty shell, which it lines with silk ^(1).", "An inhabitant of ponds, slow-moving streams, ditches, and shallow lakes, the water spider favours areas where there is plenty of aquatic vegetation ^(2).", "Schütz, D. and Taborsky, M. (2003) Adaptations to an aquatic life may be responsible for the reversed sexual size dimorphism in the water spider, Argyoneta aquatica. Evolutionary Ecology Research, 5: 105-117.", "Schütz, D. and Taborsky, M. (2005) Mate choice and sexual conflict in the size dimorphic water spider, Argyroneta aquatica (Araneae: Argyronetidae). 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The body of the water spider is\ndensely covered in short hairs that trap air when the spider is submerged\n^(2), and enables the it to transport air bubbles down to a ‘diving bell’ it\nconstructs from silk ^(3). Although the water spider is velvet-grey out of the\nwater, when it is in the water the air trapped around its body gives it a\nsilvery appearance, which has been likened to quick-silver (mercury) ^(1).\nThis is one of the very few spiders in which the males are larger than the\nfemales ^(4). Although the water spider has been placed in a separate family,\nthe Argyronetidae, recent scientific studies examining fossil spiders suggest\nthat it should be placed in the family Cybaeidae ^(5).\n\nSize\n\n Female length: 8 - 15 mm ^(2)\n Male length: 9 - 12 mm ^(2)\n\nMore »\n\n#### Related species\n\n * Liphistius (Liphistius malayanus)\n\n * David Bowie spider (Heteropoda davidbowie)\n\n * Australian jewel spider (Austracantha minax)\n\nTop\n\n### Water spider biology\n\nThe water spider is remarkably adapted to its underwater life. It spins an\nunderwater retreat amongst the weeds, which it fills with air by travelling up\nto the surface and returning to the retreat, carrying air bubbles trapped in\nthe fine hairs on the body ^(2). As it fills with air, the retreat becomes\nbell-shaped and takes on a silvery sheen. The scientific name of this species,\nArgyoneta, derives from the Latin for ‘silvery net’, and refers to this unique\nair-bell that the species creates. Amazingly, the spider only has to replenish\nthe air-supply in the bell occasionally, as oxygen diffuses in from the\nsurrounding water and carbon dioxide diffuses out ^(7). When in its ‘diving\nbell’ retreat, the water spider breathes normally, as if on land, while\noutside of its retreat, it is able to breathe through its skin using the layer\nof air trapped on its body ^(3) ^(8).\n\nA largely solitary species, the water spider is mainly active at night. Males\ntend to be more active then females and actively hunt their prey. In contrast,\nfemales spend most of the time inside the air-bell and catch prey that strays\ntoo close to the bell ^(9). Prey species include small aquatic invertebrates\nsuch as water boatmen and tadpoles ^(1).\n\nMales will mate with females after building an air-bell next to that of a\nfemale. The male then bites through and mates with the female. The female\nspins a cocoon around the eggs at the top of her air-bell. The young spiders\nhatch after a few weeks and disperse ^(1). Before hibernating, the water\nspider seals up its air-bell or occupies an empty shell, which it lines with\nsilk ^(1).\n\nTop\n\n### Water spider range\n\nThe water spider occurs in Britain ^(2), throughout northern and central\nEurope, in Siberia and northern Asia ^(6).\n\nMore »\n\n#### Species with a similar range\n\n * Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)\n\n * Common duckweed (Lemna gibba)\n\n * Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)\n\nYou can view distribution information for this species at the National\nBiodiversity Network Atlas.\n\nTop\n\n### Water spider habitat\n\nAn inhabitant of ponds, slow-moving streams, ditches, and shallow lakes, the\nwater spider favours areas where there is plenty of aquatic vegetation ^(2).\n\nMore »\n\n#### Species found in a similar habitat\n\n * Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga)\n\n * Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus)\n\n * Masked finfoot (Heliopais personatus)\n\nTop\n\n### Water spider status\n\nThe water spider is not currently threatened ^(2).\n\nTop\n\n### Water spider threats\n\nThe water spider is not threatened.\n\nTop\n\n### Water spider conservation\n\nConservation action is not required for the common water spider.\n\nThere may be further information about this species available via the National\nBiodiversity Network Atlas.\n\nTop\n\n### Find out more\n\nDiscover more about invertebrates and their conservation:\n\n * Buglife: http://www.buglife.org.uk/\n\nMore information on British spiders:\n\n * The British Arachnological Society: http://www.britishspiders.org.uk/\n\nTop\n\n### Authentication\n\nInformation authenticated by Dr Peter Merrett of the British Arachnological\nSociety: http://www.britishspiders.org.uk/index.html\n\nTop\n\n### Glossary\n\nInvertebrates\n\n Animals with no backbone, such as insects, crustaceans, worms, molluscs and spiders.\n\nTop\n\n### References\n\n 1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (January, 2004) http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn\n 2. Roberts, M.J. (1993) The Spiders of Great Britain and Ireland. Harley Books, Colchester.\n 3. Hillyard, P. (2007) The Private Life of Spiders. New Holland Publishers, London.\n 4. Schütz, D. and Taborsky, M. (2003) Adaptations to an aquatic life may be responsible for the reversed sexual size dimorphism in the water spider, Argyoneta aquatica. Evolutionary Ecology Research, 5: 105-117.\n 5. Seldon, P.A. (2002) Missing links between Argyoneta and Cybaeidae revealed by fossil spiders. The Journal of Arachnology, 30: 189-200.\n 6. Merrett, P. (2004) Pers. comm.\n 7. Worcestershire Biological Records Centre (February, 2003) http://www.wbrc.org.uk/\n 8. Giles, B. (2001) Aquatic Life of the World. Marshall Cavendish Corporation, Tarrytown, New York.\n 9. Schütz, D. and Taborsky, M. 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These large open-bottomed chambers were dunked into the water, and divers used the air trapped inside them to breathe. The bells have been around since at least the time of Aristotle, but in the rivers and lakes of Europe, one animal has been using similar structures for far longer – the diving bell spider.", "The diving bell spider is the only member of its group to spend its entire life underwater. But it still needs to breathe air, and it does so by building its own diving bell. First, it spins a dome-shaped web between underwater plants. Next, it rises to the surface and traps bubbles using the fine hairs on its legs and belly. It carries them down to its web and releases them, gradually filling the dome with air. After a few trips, the spider has amassed a bubble so large that it can fit inside.", "The bubble acts as a home, a staging ground for hunting trips, and a nursery for its eggs. It’s also a gill. Human engineers eventually worked out ways of sending fresh air into their diving bells, either via hoses or sunken barrels. But the spider’s bubble does this automatically. There’s typically more oxygen in the surrounding water than in the air within the bell, so the gas naturally diffuses into the bubble. For similar reasons, carbon dioxide diffuses out and the air inside stays fresh and habitable. The bubble acts as a detachable gill that the spider can breathe with and leave behind. It’s like one of the spider’s own organs.", "The spider’s diving bell is extraordinarily efficient at exchanging gases. Roger Seymour from the University of Adelaide and Stefan Hetz from Berlin’s Humboldt University have found that it can extract oxygen from even the most stagnant of water. As such, the spiders can stay inside their sanctuaries for more than a day without having to replenish them.", "The duo collected diving bell spiders from the Eider River in Germany, and housed them in tanks that were designed to mimic a hot, stagnant, weed-filled pond. They stuck small fibre-optic probes called optodes into the bubble, without popping it, to measure the oxygen levels inside. The probes revealed that scientists have seriously underestimated the diving bell’s abilities.", "Previous studies suggested that the spider must replenish its bubble every half an hour or so. But Seymour and Hetz calculated that it only needs to do so once a day because the diving bell absorbs oxygen from the water as fast as the spider inhales it. Over a day, this absorbed oxygen accounts for 70% of what the spider breathes (the rest came with the air originally used to construct the bell). And that’s in stagnant water; in ponds with a better supply of oxygen, the diving bells perform even better.", "The spider could live in its bubble indefinitely, were it not for the fact that nitrogen tends to diffuse out of it. This means that the bell eventually shrinks. It’s why the spider still has to travel to the surface periodically to top up its home, and prevent it from collapsing.", "The diving bell also serves to replenish the spider’s second trick for breathing underwater. Water-repellent hairs on its body trap a thin layer of air whenever it returns to its bubble. The trapped air acts as a scuba skin. It stays with the spider as it moves about to hunt, allowing it to breathe while swimming. It also produces a silvery sheen that gives the animal its scientific name – Argyroneta aquatica, Latin for “silver net in the water”.", "Reference: Seymour & Hetz. 2011. The physical gill of diving bell spiders Argyroneta aquatica. Journal of Experimental Biology, citation tbc" ] }, "parsed_md": "The diving bell and the spider\n\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/phenomena/2011/06/09/the-diving-\nbell-and-the-spider.html\n\n© 1996-2015 National Geographic Society, © 2015- 2020 National Geographic\nPartners, LLC. All rights reserved\n\nScienceNot Exactly Rocket Science\n\n# The diving bell and the spider\n\n3 Minute Read\n\nBy Ed Yong\n\nPUBLISHED June 8, 2011\n\nView Images\n\nIn the days before scuba tanks, people used to explore the underwater world\nwith the aid of diving bells. These large open-bottomed chambers were dunked\ninto the water, and divers used the air trapped inside them to breathe. The\nbells have been around since at least the time of Aristotle, but in the rivers\nand lakes of Europe, one animal has been using similar structures for far\nlonger – the diving bell spider.\n\nThe diving bell spider is the only member of its group to spend its entire\nlife underwater. But it still needs to breathe air, and it does so by building\nits own diving bell. First, it spins a dome-shaped web between underwater\nplants. Next, it rises to the surface and traps bubbles using the fine hairs\non its legs and belly. It carries them down to its web and releases them,\ngradually filling the dome with air. After a few trips, the spider has amassed\na bubble so large that it can fit inside.\n\nThe bubble acts as a home, a staging ground for hunting trips, and a nursery\nfor its eggs. It’s also a gill. Human engineers eventually worked out ways of\nsending fresh air into their diving bells, either via hoses or sunken barrels.\nBut the spider’s bubble does this automatically. There’s typically more oxygen\nin the surrounding water than in the air within the bell, so the gas naturally\ndiffuses into the bubble. For similar reasons, carbon dioxide diffuses out and\nthe air inside stays fresh and habitable. The bubble acts as a detachable gill\nthat the spider can breathe with and leave behind. It’s like one of the\nspider’s own organs.\n\nThe spider’s diving bell is extraordinarily efficient at exchanging gases.\nRoger Seymour from the University of Adelaide and Stefan Hetz from Berlin’s\nHumboldt University have found that it can extract oxygen from even the most\nstagnant of water. As such, the spiders can stay inside their sanctuaries for\nmore than a day without having to replenish them.\n\nView Images\n\nThe duo collected diving bell spiders from the Eider River in Germany, and\nhoused them in tanks that were designed to mimic a hot, stagnant, weed-filled\npond. They stuck small fibre-optic probes called optodes into the bubble,\nwithout popping it, to measure the oxygen levels inside. The probes revealed\nthat scientists have seriously underestimated the diving bell’s abilities.\n\nPrevious studies suggested that the spider must replenish its bubble every\nhalf an hour or so. But Seymour and Hetz calculated that it only needs to do\nso once a day because the diving bell absorbs oxygen from the water as fast as\nthe spider inhales it. Over a day, this absorbed oxygen accounts for 70% of\nwhat the spider breathes (the rest came with the air originally used to\nconstruct the bell). And that’s in stagnant water; in ponds with a better\nsupply of oxygen, the diving bells perform even better.\n\nThe spider could live in its bubble indefinitely, were it not for the fact\nthat nitrogen tends to diffuse out of it. This means that the bell eventually\nshrinks. It’s why the spider still has to travel to the surface periodically\nto top up its home, and prevent it from collapsing.\n\nThe diving bell also serves to replenish the spider’s second trick for\nbreathing underwater. Water-repellent hairs on its body trap a thin layer of\nair whenever it returns to its bubble. The trapped air acts as a scuba skin.\nIt stays with the spider as it moves about to hunt, allowing it to breathe\nwhile swimming. It also produces a silvery sheen that gives the animal its\nscientific name – Argyroneta aquatica, Latin for “silver net in the water”.\n\nReference: Seymour & Hetz. 2011. The physical gill of diving bell spiders\nArgyroneta aquatica. Journal of Experimental Biology, citation tbc\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://jeb.biologists.org:80/content/214/13/2175", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20190413043356/http://jeb.biologists.org:80/content/214/13/2175", "parsed_text": { "title": "The diving bell and the spider: the physical gill of Argyroneta aquatica", "passages": [ "Argyroneta aquatica is a unique air-breathing spider that lives virtually its entire life under freshwater. It creates a dome-shaped web between aquatic plants and fills the diving bell with air carried from the surface. The bell can take up dissolved O_2 from the water, acting as a ‘physical gill’. By measuring bell volume and O_2 partial pressure (P_O_2) with tiny O_2-sensitive optodes, this study showed that the spiders produce physical gills capable of satisfying at least their resting requirements for O_2 under the most extreme conditions of warm stagnant water. Larger spiders produced larger bells of higher O_2 conductance (G_O_2). G_O_2 depended on surface area only; effective boundary layer thickness was constant. Bells, with and without spiders, were used as respirometers by measuring G_O_2 and the rate of change in P_O_2. Metabolic rates were also measured with flow-through respirometry. The water–air P_O_2 difference was generally less than 10 kPa, and spiders voluntarily tolerated low internal P_O_2 approximately 1–4 kPa before renewal with air from the surface. The low P_O_2 in the bell enhanced N_2 loss from the bell, but spiders could remain inside for more than a day without renewal. Spiders appeared to enlarge the bells in response to higher O_2 demands and lower aquatic P_O_2.", "The Eurasian diving bell spider Argyroneta aquatica (Clerck 1757) (Cybaeidae) is a unique spider that is said to live its entire life underwater. Their book lungs and tracheal system utilize air that is trapped at the surface of the water by hydrophobic hairs on the abdomen (opisthosoma) and the ventral side of the cephalothorax (prosoma) (Fig. 1A) (Levi, 1967; Messner and Adis, 1995). Moreover, they construct silk webs on underwater vegetation and create an air- filled bubble, the ‘diving bell’ (Fig. 1B). The air is held by surface tension between the silk fibres, and the chamber is open on the bottom. Smaller diving bells accommodate the abdomen only, but larger ones allow the whole spider to move in and out through the bottom. They fill the bell by sequentially carrying large bubbles from the surface, held with the abdomen and fine hairs on the rear legs (Fig. 1C). When moving free of the diving bell, however, the airspace on the body surface is thin (Fig. 1A). The spiders consume aquatic invertebrates and small fish, progress through many moults and, when adults reach approximately 50–100 mg in mass, lay eggs in a cocoon inside the diving bell (Fig. 1D) (Schütz and Taborsky, 2003). The hatched spiders (0.5 mg) are independent and, after spending a few days near the cocoon, emerge and construct tiny diving bells of their own. Surprisingly little is known about the gaseous conditions inside the bell, and in particular how much gas exchange occurs across the walls.", "Previous experiments of Schütz et al. were designed to determine whether behavioural changes could be elicited by replacement of diving bell gas with either pure CO_2 or pure O_2 (Schütz et al., 2007). Not surprisingly, pure CO_2 caused marked activity involving surfacing, gas replenishment and diving bell building, but there was no significant effect of O_2 replacement. Masumoto et al. observed the distribution of A. aquatica in a pond in Japan and found that the spiders seemed to prefer areas where sphagnum occurred in association with low pH and low partial pressure of O_2 (P_O2), in the region of 0.7–2.3 kPa (Masumoto et al., 1998a). In another study, Masumoto et al. carried out continuous observations of individual spiders in aquaria over several days (Masumoto et al., 1998b). Five spiders renewed the diving bell approximately 2.6 times every hour, on average, but dissolved O_2 levels were not associated with the observations. Schütz and Taborsky found that female spiders tended to build larger diving bells than males and that size of the bell was positively related to female size, but not male size (Schütz and Taborsky, 2003). They reported that the spiders surfaced approximately 1.4 times each hour, but the temperature and P_O2 of the water were not recorded. Messner and Adis studied the microstructure of the hydrophobic hairs of the abdomen of A. aquatica that contain the layer of air (Messner and Adis, 1995). However, it is not clear whether these hairs can support a true plastron gas exchanger that prevents collapse and permits unlimited respiration underwater. Although the authors implied that plastron breathing may be possible, the surface of the air layer on the body is not sufficient to satisfy their requirements completely. So they proposed that the spider must regularly surface to renew the air during warm summer months, but can remain continuously submerged in the diving bell during cold winter months. The idea that emerges from these studies is that A. aquatica relies primarily on air brought from the surface, and gas transfer from the water to the diving bell does not meet their needs, especially at higher temperatures.", "An underwater bubble can exchange gases with the water. Ege showed that some aquatic insects were capable of using the bubbles that they took down with them as a ‘physical gill’ (distinct from an anatomical gill) (Ege, 1915). Gas exchange across the bubble wall could supply much more O_2 than the original bubble contained, a function recognised by subsequent authors (De Ruiter et al., 1951; Rahn and Paganelli, 1968; Vlasblom, 1970). Because O_2 is consumed by the organism and the CO_2 produced dissolves quickly into the water, the partial pressure of N_2 (P_N_2) must rise according to Dalton's law, which creates an outward N_2 gradient. In addition, the gases in the bubble are subjected to hydrostatic pressure from the external water and an added pressure due to surface tension in the curved air–water interface. Thus, an unsupported bubble must shrink, which results in a limited lifetime. Rahn and Paganelli modelled exchange of O_2, N_2 and CO_2 across a virtual bubble of diving insects, and concluded that O_2 from the water could potentially supply eight times the amount in the bubble, before collapsing completely (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968).", "The effectiveness of the physical gill of A. aquatica has not been determined, although there have been studies on gas exchange in normally terrestrial spiders that are flooded. In the first quantitative studies on physical gill function in any spider, Rovner demonstrated that survival depended on O_2 uptake from the water (Rovner, 1987). Hebets and Chapman found that some whip spiders have a proper plastron on their ventral surface that leads to the opening of their book lungs (Hebets and Chapman, 2000). Behavioural studies indicated that these spiders could remain underwater indefinitely, exchanging gas directly through the surface of the plastron. Pétillon et al. showed that certain spiders could survive 24–36 h if submerged acutely without air-filled webs and several days in a bubble surrounded by web (Pétillon et al., 2009).", "The aim of this investigation was to determine the effectiveness of the diving bell as a physical gill. Gas transfer across the surface of the bubble can be modelled according to the Fick general diffusion equation, , where is the rate of oxygen transfer (μmol h^–1), G_O_2 is the diffusive O_2 conductance (μmol h^–1 kPa^–1) and P_O_2out–P_O_2in is the difference in P_O_2 (kPa) between the water and the internal air. Unlike diving insects with physical gills that cannot be separated from the body, the diving bell of A. aquatica can be conveniently separated every time the spider leaves. Therefore, G_O_2 can be calculated from measurements of the P_O_2 difference across the wall of an empty bell, the rate of internal P_O_2 change and the gas volume. This is accomplished using O_2-sensitive fibre-optic probes to measure P_O_2, and injection of pure O_2 or N_2 into the chamber to determine the original volume by dilution. Once G_O_2 is known, it can be used to evaluate the of the spider when it enters the diving bell. The of the spider equals the rate of O_2 transfer through the chamber wall plus the rate of change in O_2 content of the bell, which may be either positive or negative. In this way, it is possible to determine the relationships between spider size, bubble volume and P_O_2 difference that would be required to support the metabolic demands of the species purely by diffusion from the water. The difference depends, of course, on the P_O_2 in the external water and the tolerance of the spider to low P_O_2 in the diving bell. Natural aquatic P_O_2 values are assessed from the literature and the tolerance to low P_O_2 can be measured by correlating bubble-renewal behaviour with P_O_2.", "Argyroneta aquatica were collected at the edges of the Eider River near Mielkendorf (54°17′19.4′′N, 10°0′49.3′′E) and the Eider Ringkanal near Flemhude (54°19′19′′N, 9°58′5′′E) in northern Germany in June and July 2010. They were taken in containers to the Humboldt University for experimentation. The spiders were kept in holding aquaria and fed Daphnia and Chironomus larvae, which they readily consumed. They grew under these conditions and several shed their exoskeletons. Two females created cocoons within diving bells.", "Experimental spiders were placed in either a four-compartment acrylic aquarium or glass jars. A few strands of water weed (Elodea) were placed near the surface of the water to encourage the spiders to create diving bells. The Elodea did not greatly affect the oxygen concentration in the water because the photosynthetic flux generated by the illumination in the lab was very low [photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) ∼15 μmol s^–1 m^–2; LI-190SB, LI- COR, Lincoln, NB, USA]. The water was regularly replaced with aged tap water from a large aquarium. Because we wanted to measure gas exchange under the most unfavourable conditions for respiration, the water in the chambers was stagnant for at least 18 h, enough time to create a boundary layer around the diving bell. Because convection of the water was not desired, the experiments were run without thermocirculators at room temperature [mean ± 95% confidence intervals (CI) 25.4±1.3°C]. The aquatic P_O_2 levels were therefore ‘quasi- stable’, being influenced very slowly by a combination of respiration and photosynthesis of aquatic organisms. However, we were able to create a broad range of P_O_2 by bubbling N_2 or O_2 into the water at least 18 h before measurements.", "Measurements of P_O_2 were made with O_2-sensitive micro-optodes with tip sizes <50 μm (sensor model PSt1, meter model TX-3 with thermal compensation, Precision Sensing GmbH, Regensburg, Germany). Optodes have the great advantage over O_2 electrodes because they do not consume O_2, do not create boundary layers in unstirred water and have a short t_90 response time of <6 s. Two optodes could be used simultaneously by recording the outputs of Presens software on a PC, via a USB hub, at 1 s intervals. The optodes were calibrated with pure N_2 and atmospheric air, and P_O_2 was calculated in units of kPa from the output of percent air saturation, atmospheric pressure and saturated water vapour pressure. O_2 concentration in the bubble was calculated in mol l^–1 at measured temperature and pressure. The volume of the diving bell was measured by injection of 50 or 100 μl of pure O_2 or pure N_2 delivered by a 100 μl gas-tight syringe (model 1710, Hamilton, Bonaduz, Switzerland). Volume was calculated by dilution from the P_O_2 values before and after addition of the gas.", "The optodes were supported by three-dimensional micromanipulators positioned above the experimental chambers. After the spiders had created diving bells, the optodes were used to measure P_O_2 of the water 5–10 mm away from the bubble and within the bubble itself. The spiders often reacted to piercing of the top of the bell, but did not respond to the optode thereafter. The usual protocol was to measure aquatic P_O_2, insert the optode into the bell and monitor P_O_2 changes with the spider present for periods typically ranging from 20 to 50 min. Then the spider either voluntarily left the bell or was encouraged to leave by touching it with a thin wire through the bottom opening, and P_O_2 changes were again measured. During the measurement periods, aquatic P_O_2 changed negligibly. Finally, gas volume was measured. Diving bell G_O_2 was calculated from the slope of the P_O_2 curve without the spider present, according to the Fick diffusion equation. ΔP_O_2 was taken as the difference between aquatic P_O_2 approximately 5 mm away from the bell and the mean P_O_2 inside the bell during the duration of the measurement. With the spider present, the difference in the slope of the P_O_2 curve could then be used to calculate the consumption by the spider. This procedure involved calculating the rate of O_2 uptake through the bell wall (μmol h^–1) from G_O_2 and ΔP_O_2 and the rate of change in bell O_2 content (μmol h^–1) from the ideal gas law and bell volume. To estimate the effect of adding the spider's volume to bell volume on G_O_2, 14 bells made by 12 spiders were analysed by adding a volume equivalent to the spider's mass to the empty bell and calculating the change in G_O_2. G_O_2 increased by 7.6% (95% CI=±2.2%) and, together with the thin layer of air on the surface of the spider, it was estimated that G_O_2 increased by approximately 10% with the spider in the bell. This correction was used to calculate .", "Argyroneta aquatica with its physical gill. (A) Air clinging to the hydrophobic hairs on the abdomen of a spider away from the diving bell. (B) A small diving bell, supported by invisible web, large enough to admit the abdomen only. (C) A large bubble, captured at the surface and held on the abdomen and rear legs, is carried down to the diving bell. (D) A female in her diving bell, below the cocoon, showing the lateral extension of volume and surface area.", "A series of measurements was undertaken to determine the threshold for ventilation of the diving bell by the spiders. The diving bell P_O_2 at which undisturbed spiders voluntarily went to the surface to obtain fresh air was recorded as the threshold. One large spider that had not made a diving bell was also opportunistically studied by carefully admitting an optode into the abdominal air bubble shortly after renewal. The slope of the P_O_2 line could be extrapolated back to the time of surfacing to determine initial P_O_2 and the fraction of gas renewed on the abdomen. Unfortunately it was not possible on this occasion to measure the volume of gas attached to the spider.", "The metabolic rates of the spiders used in our experiments were verified by a second method involving the measurement of the carbon dioxide release rate (; μmol h^–1) in a flow-through respirometry system. Spiders that had been starved for at least 3 days were placed individually into 2 ml Eppendorf vials. The lid of each vial was equipped with a 2 mm hole to allow gas exchange. The bottom of the vial was filled with 0.25 ml of degassed, acidified, distilled water in order to prevent dehydration of the spiders. The vial was placed into a thermostatted respirometer chamber made of brass and the spiders were allowed to settle for at least 3 h. The chamber was kept constant at 25°C (95% CI=±0.1°C) by a custom-built Peltier thermostat. was measured with a differential infrared gas analyser (URAS 14, 0–100 ppm, ABB Analytical, Frankfurt, Germany) at a flow rate of 50 ml min^–1, as previously described (Hetz, 2007). Calibration was performed before and after each run with the calibration cuvettes included with the URAS. The spider's position in the vial was inspected visually. When the spiders had moved and changed their position, that part of the data set was not used to calculate mean resting . Individual runs lasted between 3 and 5 h. Gas exchange in the resting spiders was continuous. dropped after 1 h and remained almost constant for the rest of the experiment. The last 2 h of the data were used to calculate the by multiplying the mean by 1.41, the respiratory exchange ratio for fat metabolism in starved animals.", "All spiders were dried of surface water with a tissue and weighed to 0.1 mg on an analytical balance (model 1201 MP2, Sartorius AG, Göttingen, Germany) within a day of other measurements.", "Statistics are presented as means ± 95% CI or standard errors of the slope (SE_b). Ordinary least-squares regressions on log-transformed data were used to fit power equations. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare regressions (Zar, 1998).", "Spiders readily adjusted to captivity and most created diving bells immediately in the top 5–10 cm of water. Diving bells were constructed on a framework of web between the sides of the aquaria and vegetation (Fig. 1B,D). Working from below, spiders first deposited web to the top and sides of the chamber by touching the spinnerets to the framework and building up a layer of web. They then went to the water surface, obtained a large bubble between the abdomen and their rear legs (Fig. 1C), and entered the chamber from below. This enlarged the gas space, and a naked meniscus protruded from the bottom of the diving bell. Then webbing was placed around the lower sides of the chamber and the process was repeated. Bubbles taken from the surface were much larger than the gas layer on the abdomen and cephalothorax when the spider was otherwise moving normally underwater (cf. Fig. 1A,C).", "Volume (V) and G_O_2 were measured in 14 empty diving bells made by 11 spiders (Fig. 2). The equation relating the two variables is G_O_2 = 0.075V^0.665. Because the bells are roughly spherical, and the surface area of a sphere is related to its volume raised to the power of 0.67, it appears that G_O_2 depends only on surface area (A), not thickness (L). G_O_2 is proportional to A/L in a linear diffusion model. For a spherical model, the effective boundary layer thickness can be calculated from G_O_2 (μmol h^–1 kPa^–1), Krogh's coefficient of oxygen diffusion in water (K_O2; mol h^–1 kPa^–1 cm^–1), inner radius (r_i) and outer radius (r_o) of the boundary layer, according to eqn 8 in Seymour (Seymour, 1994). K_O2 at 25°C is taken as 1.04×10^–3 μmol h^–1 kPa^–1 cm^–1 according to data for pure water (Seymour, 1994), a value similar to that used by Rahn and Paganelli (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968). Thus, the calculated effective boundary layer in stagnant water around the 14 diving bells averaged 0.83 mm (95% CI=±0.11 mm).", "At the mean temperature of 25°C, (μmol h^–1) of A. aquatica increased with body mass (M; g) according to the allometric equation (Fig. 3). measured indirectly from spiders in diving bells was slightly higher than values from more direct flow-through respirometry (ANCOVA, with Bonferroni adjustment, P=0.048). We do not know the reason for the small but significant discrepancy. Our allometric equation is similar to that derived from several species of spider by Terblanche et al. (Terblanche et al., 2004), ; 25 mg spiders consume 0.24 μmol h^–1 with our equation and 0.28 μmol h^–1 with theirs. Our data are also similar to oxygen uptake in the range of 0.17 to 0.27 μmol h^–1 in two species of spider, Pardosa lugubris (Lycosidae) and Marpissa muscosa (Salticidae), weighing between 22 and 30 mg (Schmitz, 2004).", "Argyroneta aquatica constructed diving bells of widely variable volumes. Small ones permitted the spider to admit only the abdomen, with the thorax and legs in the water (Fig. 1B). Others could accommodate the entire animal. The volumes of all web-supported diving bells are shown in Fig. 4. With knowledge of the relationship between volume and G_O_2 (Fig. 2), and an allometric equation for spider metabolic rate (Fig. 3), one can calculate the isobars for the difference in P_O_2 between the water and the chamber when of the spider equals the instantaneous through the bell wall (Fig. 4). As a spider grows and increases its metabolic rate, a larger diving bell would be necessary to maintain a constant P_O_2 difference across the wall. It appears that the bells made during our study would produce differences from below 5 kPa to approximately 20 kPa in stagnant water. This aligns well with observations of the direction of change in P_O_2 in the bells of different resident spiders, depending on external P_O_2, bell size and spider mass. Some smaller occupied bells produced decreasing P_O_2, indicating that the physical gill was not keeping up with metabolic rate; larger bells showed the opposite.", "Relationship between volume (V) and O_2 conductance (G_O_2) in unoccupied diving bells of A. aquatica. The power equation is: G_O_2 0.075 V^0.665 (R^2=0.79, SE_b=0.10, N=14 diving bells).", "Records were obtained for the minimum P_O_2 that caused refreshing of the diving bell with air from the surface. Thirteen renewal events from two spiders averaged 2.3 kPa (95% CI=±0.6 kPa). Four other spiders did not return to the surface at all when P_O_2 was above 2.0–4.6 kPa. These results show that resting spiders tolerate a minimum P_O_2 below 5 kPa. One female with a cocoon in the diving bell renewed the air when P_O_2 dropped to 3.5 kPa (Fig. 5A), and another with a cocoon renewed at 6.8 kPa. It is noteworthy that appears to become diffusion limited at P_O_2 below approximately 4 kPa, because the trace starts to curve upward (Fig. 5B).", "It was generally not possible to measure the volume or P_O_2 in the abdominal bubbles of spiders outside of the bell because the air film was very thin and the spiders moved away when touched. However, we were successful with one large (103 mg) female spider and measured the rate of decrease in P_O_2 after two trips to the surface (Fig. 5B). The rate of P_O_2 decrease was –0.80 kPa min^–1 with a P_O_2 difference of up to 8 kPa. By extrapolating the linear decrease to the time of renewal, it was possible to determine the fraction of gas renewed at the surface by comparing the initial P_O_2 in the bubble with atmospheric P_O_2. The mean renewal was 87%. Because the calculation assumes that there was no oxygen in the bubble before renewal, the real fraction is slightly higher.", "Rates of oxygen consumption (μmol h^–1) by inactive A. aquatica at 25°C measured directly by flow-through respirometry (closed circles) and indirectly by P_O_2 changes, O_2 conductance and volume measurements (open circles). An allometric equation is set to all data points in relation to body mass (M; g): (R^2=0.57, SE_b=0.19, N=18 individuals). The dashed curves are power equations set to the two data sets.", "Volume of diving bells made by 12 A. aquatica spiders in relation to their mass. Volume was measured by injected gas dilution, except for the smallest spider (near the origin) for which it was estimated from diameter. The lines are predicted P_O_2 differences between the water and chamber air, based on the relationship between V and G_O_2 (Fig. 2) and spider resting metabolic rate (Fig. 3).", "This study reveals how well the diving bells of A. aquatica function as physical gills. Resting water spiders can use the surface of the bell to meet their metabolic oxygen requirements by diffusive O_2 uptake from the water, and they do not have to resort to replenishment with atmospheric air in moderately oxygenated water. The surface of the diving bells constructed voluntarily by the spiders limited the P_O_2 difference between the water and the bell to less than 10 kPa in most cases (Fig. 4). Only one spider (77 mg, Fig. 4) required an unreasonably high difference of over 20 kPa to satisfy resting metabolic rate. It is clear that the surface area of the gas on the abdomen alone (Fig. 1A) is insufficient to achieve equilibrium of O_2 demand with supply from the water. The rapid decline in P_O_2 apparent in Fig. 5B (–0.80 kPa min^–1) is more than 10 times faster than the worst-case spider with a bell in Fig. 4 (–0.07 kPa min^–1 for the 77 mg spider).", "Although the spiders in this study are smaller than those investigated by Schütz and Taborsky (Schütz and Taborsky, 2003), their data for body mass and diving bell volume predict similar results. Their adult females weighed approximately 100 mg and produced diving bell volumes of approximately 1 ml, which would be expected to produce a P_O_2 difference of approximately 8 kPa at the metabolic rates of this study (Fig. 4). Their adult males weighed approximately 155 mg and had diving bell volumes of approximately 0.7 ml, producing a P_O_2 difference of approximately 15 kPa. Thus their data also indicate that the diving bell acting as a physical gill would support resting spiders without frequent air renewal. This probably has a selective advantage, because trips to the surface and back involve considerable effort, alert potential prey and expose the spider to aquatic and aerial predators (Schütz and Taborsky, 2003).", "The extent that metabolic rate rises with activity is not known, but it is conceivable that it could rise to levels unsupportable by gas gill function. Spiders forced to exercise can increase metabolic rate to approximately four to 10 times above rest (Seymour and Vinegar, 1973; Schmitz, 2005). It may be significant that A. aquatica enlarge the diving bell under conditions when metabolic rate would be expected to rise. We observed that spiders that caught and paralysed prey items would sometimes return to the diving bell and enlarge it by laying down more web and adding air before pulling the prey into the chamber for consumption. The spiders with cocoons also enlarged the diving bell progressively as the brood developed (Fig. 1D). In one case, this produced a P_O_2 difference of 11.1 kPa, and more O_2 entered the brood chamber than was used by both the brood and the female, as P_O_2 was increasing. Unfortunately we do not know the respiration rate of the females or their broods. Further study of behavioural modification of diving bell size in relation to external P_O_2, activity and breeding would be fruitful.", "(A) Record of a female A. aquatica adding air to a diving bell containing a cocoon involving seven successive trips to the surface (arrows). (B) Record from the air on the abdomen of a 103 mg spider away from the diving bell. The spider made two trips to the surface, followed by steep declines in P_O_2 on its body. P_O_2 values of approximately 9 kPa represent the water. Other abrupt changes in the trace at 17 and 39 min are artefacts. Note the reduction in slope at low P_O_2.", "Resting spiders within the diving bells were remarkably tolerant of low P_O_2. Spiders withstood values of approximately 2–3 kPa before voluntary air renewal, which reveals that moderate aquatic hypoxia is possible without air renewal. In the field sites at the edges of the Eider River, where we collected the spiders, P_O_2 is above approximately 16 kPa and the temperature is approximately 13°C during the summer, but P_O_2 decreases up drainage ditches away from the river (Scholz and Trepel, 2004). Such conditions would not require renewal of diving bell O_2 from the surface in the short term. Nevertheless, renewal may be necessary in other locations, possibly in acidic ponds (Masumoto et al., 1998a), in highly eutrophic waters (Seyyar and Demir, 2009) or at high altitudes (Walder, 1995). It has been implied that air renewal is necessary during the summer, but not winter, presumably because metabolic rate is higher in summer (Messner and Adis, 1995; Schütz and Taborsky, 2003), but the present experiments show that the physical gill can supply all requirements, even in stagnant water and at abnormally high (22–31°C) temperatures. If the water is reasonably oxygenated, the only limit to gas gill function is the longevity of the diving bell.", "Model of changes in volume of a diving bell, assuming an initial volume of 0.5 ml at 100 mm depth. Volume decreases of an empty bell (dashed line) and with a 50 mg spider (solid line) are shown. The model incorporates empirical data on the relationships between volume and conductance and the metabolic rate of the resting spider.", "The longevity of bubbles and the fraction of O_2 delivered from the original bubble and the water of diving insects has been modelled since the time of Ege (Ege, 1915). The patterns of gas changes in the bubbles differs between model systems, with Rahn and Paganelli (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968) predicting a drop in P_O_2 to a temporary plateau where O_2 uptake from the water practically balances consumption by the insect, and Chaui-Berlinck et al. (Chaui-Berlinck et al., 2001) predicting that P_O_2 must drop continuously, without a plateau, as the bubble shrinks. Apparently model results depend on the assumptions concerning surface areas and volumes, and actual measurements from diving Corixidae support the Rahn and Paganelli (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968) model (Matthews and Seymour, 2010).", "Following the principles of gas transfer from the bubbles of diving insects (Ege, 1915; Rahn and Paganelli, 1968), it is possible to model the rate of volume decline from diving bell gas conductance and metabolic rate of A. aquatica measured in this study. The rate is assumed to comply with the Fick diffusion equation and is therefore equal to the product of conductance and the differences in partial pressure between the diving bell and the water. The total pressure in the diving bell is the atmospheric pressure plus the hydrostatic pressure of water at depth and the additional pressure caused by surface tension of the air–water interface. Partial pressures of O_2 and N_2 are calculated assuming that the N_2 fraction includes Ar and other trace gases. Water vapour pressure is assumed to be saturated and constant. A mole of all gases is assumed to occupy 24.47L at 25°C. CO_2 is ignored, because it readily dissolves in water and does not build up appreciably in the gas phase (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968). G_O_2 is measured in relation to diving bell volume according to the equation G_O_2=0.075V^0.665 (Fig. 2). G_N2 is assumed to equal G_O_2/2.19, according to diffusivities and capacitances of the two gases in water (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968). Longevity depends on a number of factors, including diving bell size, depth in the water and rate of respiration by the spider. Here we present calculated values of longevity reasonably expected for an average 0.5 ml diving bell at 100 mm depth, first empty and then with a 50 mg spider chosen arbitrarily to result in a difference across the wall of approximately 8 kPa (Fig. 4).", "For an empty diving bell of pure air in air-equilibrated water, the volume loss depends only on the total pressure in the diving bell (P), which is elevated above atmospheric pressure in proportion to ρgh (where T is density of the water, g is acceleration due to gravity and h is depth at the bottom meniscus), and the pressure due to the curvature of the diving bell surface according to the law of Laplace, P=2T/r (where T is surface tension and r is the radius). The depth of 100 mm produces 981 Pa and the radius of 4.92 mm produces 30 Pa, making a total of 1.010 kPa. The volume of such a bubble would decrease slowly, requiring 503 h (21 days) to reach half the original volume (Fig. 6, dashed line).", "With the spider present, the model shows that, after a stabilization period of approximately 10 h, there is a fairly linear decrease in volume that reaches half the original at 37 h (Fig. 6, solid line). As P_O_2 decreases in the bubble, P_N_2 increases, according to Dalton's law. Despite uptake of O_2 from the water that eventually approaches the rate of spider respiration, the bell collapses as N_2 is continually lost to the water. The curve is also related to a decreasing G_O_2 and G_N2 as the diving bell shrinks, but constant of the model spider.", "The model shows that 4.19 μmol O_2 are present in the bell at complete renewal. Over 24 h, the O_2 content drops to 1.25 μmol, so 3.35 μmol O_2 have been removed from the diving bell. Over the same period, the 50 mg spider consumes 10.79 μmol O_2 (0.45 μmol h^–1×24 h), which means that 7.44 μmol O_2 diffuses from the water into the bell. Thus the physical gill provides approximately 70% of the total O_2 required by the spider over 24 h. This fraction increases as the bubble collapses, and the model indicates that gas uptake from the water would approach 87% of the total when the bubble disappears. This accords with models of Rahn and Paganelli (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968) that set the limit for gas gill O_2 uptake at seven times the O_2 present in the fresh gas gill (7/8=0.875), and agrees with empirical estimates of the maximum effectiveness of corixid gas gills of 88% (Matthews and Seymour, 2010). It also agrees with Rahn and Paganelli's model 1, in which surface area progressively decreases and P_O_2 continually falls. The concordance between values based on empirical measurement and purely theoretical models may be illusory, however, because numerical and analytical models with different assumptions indicate that the fraction may in fact not be a constant (Chaui-Berlinck and Bicudo, 1994; Chaui-Berlinck et al., 2001). The models are moot in any case, because the spiders could not tolerate complete collapse.", "If the model assumes that diving bell is held at constant volume, aquatic respiration can continue indefinitely, as has been shown theoretically for diving insects with plastrons (Ege, 1915; Rahn and Paganelli, 1968). However, we know that the bell is collapsible and cannot act as a plastron, because the web cannot support the necessary subatmospheric pressure of 90.5 kPa, as required by the model.", "The results suggest that there should be no need for diving bell renewal for more than a day, even under the warm conditions of our measurements. The high frequencies of air renewal observed by Masumoto et al. (Masumoto et al., 1998b) and Schütz and Taborsky (Schütz and Taborsky, 2003) must have been associated with low P_O_2 in the aquarium water or high rates of activity that elevated the metabolic rate, but data on these aspects are lacking. In our experience with resting spiders, air renewal was never observed except under low aquatic P_O_2 or in exceptionally small bells.", "The mean effective thickness of the boundary layer of 0.83 mm is considerably greater than that assumed (0.02 mm) for insect gas gills by Rahn and Paganelli (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968) and the range (0.008–0.03 mm) assumed by Chaui- Berlinck et al. (Chaui-Berlinck et al., 1994). It is not clear why these small values were chosen for their models. We were able to measure the difference in P_O_2 as the optode approached the diving bell on a scale much wider than 0.02 mm. The layer around the gas gill of stationary corixid bugs (Agraptocorixa eurynome) is approximately 0.3 mm (P. D. G. Matthews, personal communication) and the layer is approximately 0.4 mm in the eggs, and 1 mm to the skin of larvae, of trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (Ciuhandu et al., 2007). Much thicker boundary layers are evident in micro-O_2 electrode profiles near submerged larvae of the beetle Phaeoxantha klugii (Zerm et al., 2004), but the results may have been affected by O_2 uptake by the electrode, an effect not produced by optodes.", "This study demonstrates that the diving bell of A. aquatica functions as a physical gill, exchanging enough O_2 from the water to satisfy the requirements of resting spiders at least, even at high temperature and in stagnant water. Frequent replenishment with air from the surface is necessary only in severely hypoxic water or in exceptionally small bells. 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It’s now a Research Article in JEB." ] }, "parsed_md": "The diving bell and the spider: the physical gill of Argyroneta aquatica \|\nJournal of Experimental Biology\n\nSkip to main content\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## Main menu\n\n## User menu\n\n## Search\n\n * Advanced search\n\n## Journal of Experimental Biology\n\nAdvanced search\n\nResearch Article\n\nThe diving bell and the spider: the physical gill of Argyroneta aquatica\n\nRoger S. Seymour, Stefan K. Hetz\n\nJournal of Experimental Biology 2011 214: 2175-2181; doi: 10.1242/jeb.056093\n\nRoger S. Seymour\n\n * Find this author on Google Scholar\n * Find this author on PubMed\n * Search for this author on this site\n\nStefan K. Hetz\n\n * Find this author on Google Scholar\n * Find this author on PubMed\n * Search for this author on this site\n\n * Article\n * Figures & tables\n * Info & metrics\n * PDF\n\n## SUMMARY\n\nArgyroneta aquatica is a unique air-breathing spider that lives virtually its\nentire life under freshwater. It creates a dome-shaped web between aquatic\nplants and fills the diving bell with air carried from the surface. The bell\ncan take up dissolved O_2 from the water, acting as a ‘physical gill’. By\nmeasuring bell volume and O_2 partial pressure (P_O_2) with tiny O_2-sensitive\noptodes, this study showed that the spiders produce physical gills capable of\nsatisfying at least their resting requirements for O_2 under the most extreme\nconditions of warm stagnant water. Larger spiders produced larger bells of\nhigher O_2 conductance (G_O_2). G_O_2 depended on surface area only; effective\nboundary layer thickness was constant. Bells, with and without spiders, were\nused as respirometers by measuring G_O_2 and the rate of change in P_O_2.\nMetabolic rates were also measured with flow-through respirometry. The\nwater–air P_O_2 difference was generally less than 10 kPa, and spiders\nvoluntarily tolerated low internal P_O_2 approximately 1–4 kPa before renewal\nwith air from the surface. The low P_O_2 in the bell enhanced N_2 loss from\nthe bell, but spiders could remain inside for more than a day without renewal.\nSpiders appeared to enlarge the bells in response to higher O_2 demands and\nlower aquatic P_O_2.\n\n## INTRODUCTION\n\nThe Eurasian diving bell spider Argyroneta aquatica (Clerck 1757) (Cybaeidae)\nis a unique spider that is said to live its entire life underwater. Their book\nlungs and tracheal system utilize air that is trapped at the surface of the\nwater by hydrophobic hairs on the abdomen (opisthosoma) and the ventral side\nof the cephalothorax (prosoma) (Fig. 1A) (Levi, 1967; Messner and Adis, 1995).\nMoreover, they construct silk webs on underwater vegetation and create an air-\nfilled bubble, the ‘diving bell’ (Fig. 1B). The air is held by surface tension\nbetween the silk fibres, and the chamber is open on the bottom. Smaller diving\nbells accommodate the abdomen only, but larger ones allow the whole spider to\nmove in and out through the bottom. They fill the bell by sequentially\ncarrying large bubbles from the surface, held with the abdomen and fine hairs\non the rear legs (Fig. 1C). When moving free of the diving bell, however, the\nairspace on the body surface is thin (Fig. 1A). The spiders consume aquatic\ninvertebrates and small fish, progress through many moults and, when adults\nreach approximately 50–100 mg in mass, lay eggs in a cocoon inside the diving\nbell (Fig. 1D) (Schütz and Taborsky, 2003). The hatched spiders (0.5 mg) are\nindependent and, after spending a few days near the cocoon, emerge and\nconstruct tiny diving bells of their own. Surprisingly little is known about\nthe gaseous conditions inside the bell, and in particular how much gas\nexchange occurs across the walls.\n\nPrevious experiments of Schütz et al. were designed to determine whether\nbehavioural changes could be elicited by replacement of diving bell gas with\neither pure CO_2 or pure O_2 (Schütz et al., 2007). Not surprisingly, pure\nCO_2 caused marked activity involving surfacing, gas replenishment and diving\nbell building, but there was no significant effect of O_2 replacement.\nMasumoto et al. observed the distribution of A. aquatica in a pond in Japan\nand found that the spiders seemed to prefer areas where sphagnum occurred in\nassociation with low pH and low partial pressure of O_2 (P_O2), in the region\nof 0.7–2.3 kPa (Masumoto et al., 1998a). In another study, Masumoto et al.\ncarried out continuous observations of individual spiders in aquaria over\nseveral days (Masumoto et al., 1998b). Five spiders renewed the diving bell\napproximately 2.6 times every hour, on average, but dissolved O_2 levels were\nnot associated with the observations. Schütz and Taborsky found that female\nspiders tended to build larger diving bells than males and that size of the\nbell was positively related to female size, but not male size (Schütz and\nTaborsky, 2003). They reported that the spiders surfaced approximately 1.4\ntimes each hour, but the temperature and P_O2 of the water were not recorded.\nMessner and Adis studied the microstructure of the hydrophobic hairs of the\nabdomen of A. aquatica that contain the layer of air (Messner and Adis, 1995).\nHowever, it is not clear whether these hairs can support a true plastron gas\nexchanger that prevents collapse and permits unlimited respiration underwater.\nAlthough the authors implied that plastron breathing may be possible, the\nsurface of the air layer on the body is not sufficient to satisfy their\nrequirements completely. So they proposed that the spider must regularly\nsurface to renew the air during warm summer months, but can remain\ncontinuously submerged in the diving bell during cold winter months. The idea\nthat emerges from these studies is that A. aquatica relies primarily on air\nbrought from the surface, and gas transfer from the water to the diving bell\ndoes not meet their needs, especially at higher temperatures.\n\nAn underwater bubble can exchange gases with the water. Ege showed that some\naquatic insects were capable of using the bubbles that they took down with\nthem as a ‘physical gill’ (distinct from an anatomical gill) (Ege, 1915). Gas\nexchange across the bubble wall could supply much more O_2 than the original\nbubble contained, a function recognised by subsequent authors (De Ruiter et\nal., 1951; Rahn and Paganelli, 1968; Vlasblom, 1970). Because O_2 is consumed\nby the organism and the CO_2 produced dissolves quickly into the water, the\npartial pressure of N_2 (P_N_2) must rise according to Dalton's law, which\ncreates an outward N_2 gradient. In addition, the gases in the bubble are\nsubjected to hydrostatic pressure from the external water and an added\npressure due to surface tension in the curved air–water interface. Thus, an\nunsupported bubble must shrink, which results in a limited lifetime. Rahn and\nPaganelli modelled exchange of O_2, N_2 and CO_2 across a virtual bubble of\ndiving insects, and concluded that O_2 from the water could potentially supply\neight times the amount in the bubble, before collapsing completely (Rahn and\nPaganelli, 1968).\n\nThe effectiveness of the physical gill of A. aquatica has not been determined,\nalthough there have been studies on gas exchange in normally terrestrial\nspiders that are flooded. In the first quantitative studies on physical gill\nfunction in any spider, Rovner demonstrated that survival depended on O_2\nuptake from the water (Rovner, 1987). Hebets and Chapman found that some whip\nspiders have a proper plastron on their ventral surface that leads to the\nopening of their book lungs (Hebets and Chapman, 2000). Behavioural studies\nindicated that these spiders could remain underwater indefinitely, exchanging\ngas directly through the surface of the plastron. Pétillon et al. showed that\ncertain spiders could survive 24–36 h if submerged acutely without air-filled\nwebs and several days in a bubble surrounded by web (Pétillon et al., 2009).\n\nThe aim of this investigation was to determine the effectiveness of the diving\nbell as a physical gill. Gas transfer across the surface of the bubble can be\nmodelled according to the Fick general diffusion equation, , where is the rate\nof oxygen transfer (μmol h^–1), G_O_2 is the diffusive O_2 conductance (μmol\nh^–1 kPa^–1) and P_O_2out–P_O_2in is the difference in P_O_2 (kPa) between the\nwater and the internal air. Unlike diving insects with physical gills that\ncannot be separated from the body, the diving bell of A. aquatica can be\nconveniently separated every time the spider leaves. Therefore, G_O_2 can be\ncalculated from measurements of the P_O_2 difference across the wall of an\nempty bell, the rate of internal P_O_2 change and the gas volume. This is\naccomplished using O_2-sensitive fibre-optic probes to measure P_O_2, and\ninjection of pure O_2 or N_2 into the chamber to determine the original volume\nby dilution. Once G_O_2 is known, it can be used to evaluate the of the spider\nwhen it enters the diving bell. The of the spider equals the rate of O_2\ntransfer through the chamber wall plus the rate of change in O_2 content of\nthe bell, which may be either positive or negative. In this way, it is\npossible to determine the relationships between spider size, bubble volume and\nP_O_2 difference that would be required to support the metabolic demands of\nthe species purely by diffusion from the water. The difference depends, of\ncourse, on the P_O_2 in the external water and the tolerance of the spider to\nlow P_O_2 in the diving bell. Natural aquatic P_O_2 values are assessed from\nthe literature and the tolerance to low P_O_2 can be measured by correlating\nbubble-renewal behaviour with P_O_2.\n\n## MATERIALS AND METHODS\n\n### Specimen collection and experimental conditions\n\nArgyroneta aquatica were collected at the edges of the Eider River near\nMielkendorf (54°17′19.4′′N, 10°0′49.3′′E) and the Eider Ringkanal near\nFlemhude (54°19′19′′N, 9°58′5′′E) in northern Germany in June and July 2010.\nThey were taken in containers to the Humboldt University for experimentation.\nThe spiders were kept in holding aquaria and fed Daphnia and Chironomus\nlarvae, which they readily consumed. They grew under these conditions and\nseveral shed their exoskeletons. Two females created cocoons within diving\nbells.\n\nExperimental spiders were placed in either a four-compartment acrylic aquarium\nor glass jars. A few strands of water weed (Elodea) were placed near the\nsurface of the water to encourage the spiders to create diving bells. The\nElodea did not greatly affect the oxygen concentration in the water because\nthe photosynthetic flux generated by the illumination in the lab was very low\n[photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) ∼15 μmol s^–1 m^–2; LI-190SB, LI-\nCOR, Lincoln, NB, USA]. The water was regularly replaced with aged tap water\nfrom a large aquarium. Because we wanted to measure gas exchange under the\nmost unfavourable conditions for respiration, the water in the chambers was\nstagnant for at least 18 h, enough time to create a boundary layer around the\ndiving bell. Because convection of the water was not desired, the experiments\nwere run without thermocirculators at room temperature [mean ± 95% confidence\nintervals (CI) 25.4±1.3°C]. The aquatic P_O_2 levels were therefore ‘quasi-\nstable’, being influenced very slowly by a combination of respiration and\nphotosynthesis of aquatic organisms. However, we were able to create a broad\nrange of P_O_2 by bubbling N_2 or O_2 into the water at least 18 h before\nmeasurements.\n\n### Oxygen measurements\n\nMeasurements of P_O_2 were made with O_2-sensitive micro-optodes with tip\nsizes <50 μm (sensor model PSt1, meter model TX-3 with thermal compensation,\nPrecision Sensing GmbH, Regensburg, Germany). Optodes have the great advantage\nover O_2 electrodes because they do not consume O_2, do not create boundary\nlayers in unstirred water and have a short t_90 response time of <6 s. Two\noptodes could be used simultaneously by recording the outputs of Presens\nsoftware on a PC, via a USB hub, at 1 s intervals. The optodes were calibrated\nwith pure N_2 and atmospheric air, and P_O_2 was calculated in units of kPa\nfrom the output of percent air saturation, atmospheric pressure and saturated\nwater vapour pressure. O_2 concentration in the bubble was calculated in mol\nl^–1 at measured temperature and pressure. The volume of the diving bell was\nmeasured by injection of 50 or 100 μl of pure O_2 or pure N_2 delivered by a\n100 μl gas-tight syringe (model 1710, Hamilton, Bonaduz, Switzerland). Volume\nwas calculated by dilution from the P_O_2 values before and after addition of\nthe gas.\n\nThe optodes were supported by three-dimensional micromanipulators positioned\nabove the experimental chambers. After the spiders had created diving bells,\nthe optodes were used to measure P_O_2 of the water 5–10 mm away from the\nbubble and within the bubble itself. The spiders often reacted to piercing of\nthe top of the bell, but did not respond to the optode thereafter. The usual\nprotocol was to measure aquatic P_O_2, insert the optode into the bell and\nmonitor P_O_2 changes with the spider present for periods typically ranging\nfrom 20 to 50 min. Then the spider either voluntarily left the bell or was\nencouraged to leave by touching it with a thin wire through the bottom\nopening, and P_O_2 changes were again measured. During the measurement\nperiods, aquatic P_O_2 changed negligibly. Finally, gas volume was measured.\nDiving bell G_O_2 was calculated from the slope of the P_O_2 curve without the\nspider present, according to the Fick diffusion equation. ΔP_O_2 was taken as\nthe difference between aquatic P_O_2 approximately 5 mm away from the bell and\nthe mean P_O_2 inside the bell during the duration of the measurement. With\nthe spider present, the difference in the slope of the P_O_2 curve could then\nbe used to calculate the consumption by the spider. This procedure involved\ncalculating the rate of O_2 uptake through the bell wall (μmol h^–1) from\nG_O_2 and ΔP_O_2 and the rate of change in bell O_2 content (μmol h^–1) from\nthe ideal gas law and bell volume. To estimate the effect of adding the\nspider's volume to bell volume on G_O_2, 14 bells made by 12 spiders were\nanalysed by adding a volume equivalent to the spider's mass to the empty bell\nand calculating the change in G_O_2. G_O_2 increased by 7.6% (95% CI=±2.2%)\nand, together with the thin layer of air on the surface of the spider, it was\nestimated that G_O_2 increased by approximately 10% with the spider in the\nbell. This correction was used to calculate .\n\n * Download figure\n * Open in new tab\n * Download powerpoint\n\nFig. 1.\n\nArgyroneta aquatica with its physical gill. (A) Air clinging to the\nhydrophobic hairs on the abdomen of a spider away from the diving bell. (B) A\nsmall diving bell, supported by invisible web, large enough to admit the\nabdomen only. (C) A large bubble, captured at the surface and held on the\nabdomen and rear legs, is carried down to the diving bell. (D) A female in her\ndiving bell, below the cocoon, showing the lateral extension of volume and\nsurface area.\n\nA series of measurements was undertaken to determine the threshold for\nventilation of the diving bell by the spiders. The diving bell P_O_2 at which\nundisturbed spiders voluntarily went to the surface to obtain fresh air was\nrecorded as the threshold. One large spider that had not made a diving bell\nwas also opportunistically studied by carefully admitting an optode into the\nabdominal air bubble shortly after renewal. The slope of the P_O_2 line could\nbe extrapolated back to the time of surfacing to determine initial P_O_2 and\nthe fraction of gas renewed on the abdomen. Unfortunately it was not possible\non this occasion to measure the volume of gas attached to the spider.\n\n### Respirometry\n\nThe metabolic rates of the spiders used in our experiments were verified by a\nsecond method involving the measurement of the carbon dioxide release rate (;\nμmol h^–1) in a flow-through respirometry system. Spiders that had been\nstarved for at least 3 days were placed individually into 2 ml Eppendorf\nvials. The lid of each vial was equipped with a 2 mm hole to allow gas\nexchange. The bottom of the vial was filled with 0.25 ml of degassed,\nacidified, distilled water in order to prevent dehydration of the spiders. The\nvial was placed into a thermostatted respirometer chamber made of brass and\nthe spiders were allowed to settle for at least 3 h. The chamber was kept\nconstant at 25°C (95% CI=±0.1°C) by a custom-built Peltier thermostat. was\nmeasured with a differential infrared gas analyser (URAS 14, 0–100 ppm, ABB\nAnalytical, Frankfurt, Germany) at a flow rate of 50 ml min^–1, as previously\ndescribed (Hetz, 2007). Calibration was performed before and after each run\nwith the calibration cuvettes included with the URAS. The spider's position in\nthe vial was inspected visually. When the spiders had moved and changed their\nposition, that part of the data set was not used to calculate mean resting .\nIndividual runs lasted between 3 and 5 h. Gas exchange in the resting spiders\nwas continuous. dropped after 1 h and remained almost constant for the rest of\nthe experiment. The last 2 h of the data were used to calculate the by\nmultiplying the mean by 1.41, the respiratory exchange ratio for fat\nmetabolism in starved animals.\n\nAll spiders were dried of surface water with a tissue and weighed to 0.1 mg on\nan analytical balance (model 1201 MP2, Sartorius AG, Göttingen, Germany)\nwithin a day of other measurements.\n\n### Statistics\n\nStatistics are presented as means ± 95% CI or standard errors of the slope\n(SE_b). Ordinary least-squares regressions on log-transformed data were used\nto fit power equations. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare\nregressions (Zar, 1998).\n\n## RESULTS\n\nSpiders readily adjusted to captivity and most created diving bells\nimmediately in the top 5–10 cm of water. Diving bells were constructed on a\nframework of web between the sides of the aquaria and vegetation (Fig. 1B,D).\nWorking from below, spiders first deposited web to the top and sides of the\nchamber by touching the spinnerets to the framework and building up a layer of\nweb. They then went to the water surface, obtained a large bubble between the\nabdomen and their rear legs (Fig. 1C), and entered the chamber from below.\nThis enlarged the gas space, and a naked meniscus protruded from the bottom of\nthe diving bell. Then webbing was placed around the lower sides of the chamber\nand the process was repeated. Bubbles taken from the surface were much larger\nthan the gas layer on the abdomen and cephalothorax when the spider was\notherwise moving normally underwater (cf. Fig. 1A,C).\n\n### Diving bell volume, gas conductance and boundary layer\n\nVolume (V) and G_O_2 were measured in 14 empty diving bells made by 11 spiders\n(Fig. 2). The equation relating the two variables is G_O_2 = 0.075V^0.665.\nBecause the bells are roughly spherical, and the surface area of a sphere is\nrelated to its volume raised to the power of 0.67, it appears that G_O_2\ndepends only on surface area (A), not thickness (L). G_O_2 is proportional to\nA/L in a linear diffusion model. For a spherical model, the effective boundary\nlayer thickness can be calculated from G_O_2 (μmol h^–1 kPa^–1), Krogh's\ncoefficient of oxygen diffusion in water (K_O2; mol h^–1 kPa^–1 cm^–1), inner\nradius (r_i) and outer radius (r_o) of the boundary layer, according to eqn 8\nin Seymour (Seymour, 1994). K_O2 at 25°C is taken as 1.04×10^–3 μmol h^–1\nkPa^–1 cm^–1 according to data for pure water (Seymour, 1994), a value similar\nto that used by Rahn and Paganelli (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968). Thus, the\ncalculated effective boundary layer in stagnant water around the 14 diving\nbells averaged 0.83 mm (95% CI=±0.11 mm).\n\n### Respiration rate\n\nAt the mean temperature of 25°C, (μmol h^–1) of A. aquatica increased with\nbody mass (M; g) according to the allometric equation (Fig. 3). measured\nindirectly from spiders in diving bells was slightly higher than values from\nmore direct flow-through respirometry (ANCOVA, with Bonferroni adjustment,\nP=0.048). We do not know the reason for the small but significant discrepancy.\nOur allometric equation is similar to that derived from several species of\nspider by Terblanche et al. (Terblanche et al., 2004), ; 25 mg spiders consume\n0.24 μmol h^–1 with our equation and 0.28 μmol h^–1 with theirs. Our data are\nalso similar to oxygen uptake in the range of 0.17 to 0.27 μmol h^–1 in two\nspecies of spider, Pardosa lugubris (Lycosidae) and Marpissa muscosa\n(Salticidae), weighing between 22 and 30 mg (Schmitz, 2004).\n\n### Diving bell volume and spider size\n\nArgyroneta aquatica constructed diving bells of widely variable volumes. Small\nones permitted the spider to admit only the abdomen, with the thorax and legs\nin the water (Fig. 1B). Others could accommodate the entire animal. The\nvolumes of all web-supported diving bells are shown in Fig. 4. With knowledge\nof the relationship between volume and G_O_2 (Fig. 2), and an allometric\nequation for spider metabolic rate (Fig. 3), one can calculate the isobars for\nthe difference in P_O_2 between the water and the chamber when of the spider\nequals the instantaneous through the bell wall (Fig. 4). As a spider grows and\nincreases its metabolic rate, a larger diving bell would be necessary to\nmaintain a constant P_O_2 difference across the wall. It appears that the\nbells made during our study would produce differences from below 5 kPa to\napproximately 20 kPa in stagnant water. This aligns well with observations of\nthe direction of change in P_O_2 in the bells of different resident spiders,\ndepending on external P_O_2, bell size and spider mass. Some smaller occupied\nbells produced decreasing P_O_2, indicating that the physical gill was not\nkeeping up with metabolic rate; larger bells showed the opposite.\n\n * Download figure\n * Open in new tab\n * Download powerpoint\n\nFig. 2.\n\nRelationship between volume (V) and O_2 conductance (G_O_2) in unoccupied\ndiving bells of A. aquatica. The power equation is: G_O_2 0.075 V^0.665\n(R^2=0.79, SE_b=0.10, N=14 diving bells).\n\n### Threshold for air renewal\n\nRecords were obtained for the minimum P_O_2 that caused refreshing of the\ndiving bell with air from the surface. Thirteen renewal events from two\nspiders averaged 2.3 kPa (95% CI=±0.6 kPa). Four other spiders did not return\nto the surface at all when P_O_2 was above 2.0–4.6 kPa. These results show\nthat resting spiders tolerate a minimum P_O_2 below 5 kPa. One female with a\ncocoon in the diving bell renewed the air when P_O_2 dropped to 3.5 kPa (Fig.\n5A), and another with a cocoon renewed at 6.8 kPa. It is noteworthy that\nappears to become diffusion limited at P_O_2 below approximately 4 kPa,\nbecause the trace starts to curve upward (Fig. 5B).\n\n### Changes in P_O_2 of the abdominal bubble\n\nIt was generally not possible to measure the volume or P_O_2 in the abdominal\nbubbles of spiders outside of the bell because the air film was very thin and\nthe spiders moved away when touched. However, we were successful with one\nlarge (103 mg) female spider and measured the rate of decrease in P_O_2 after\ntwo trips to the surface (Fig. 5B). The rate of P_O_2 decrease was –0.80 kPa\nmin^–1 with a P_O_2 difference of up to 8 kPa. By extrapolating the linear\ndecrease to the time of renewal, it was possible to determine the fraction of\ngas renewed at the surface by comparing the initial P_O_2 in the bubble with\natmospheric P_O_2. The mean renewal was 87%. Because the calculation assumes\nthat there was no oxygen in the bubble before renewal, the real fraction is\nslightly higher.\n\n * Download figure\n * Open in new tab\n * Download powerpoint\n\nFig. 3.\n\nRates of oxygen consumption (μmol h^–1) by inactive A. aquatica at 25°C\nmeasured directly by flow-through respirometry (closed circles) and indirectly\nby P_O_2 changes, O_2 conductance and volume measurements (open circles). An\nallometric equation is set to all data points in relation to body mass (M; g):\n(R^2=0.57, SE_b=0.19, N=18 individuals). The dashed curves are power equations\nset to the two data sets.\n\n * Download figure\n * Open in new tab\n * Download powerpoint\n\nFig. 4.\n\nVolume of diving bells made by 12 A. aquatica spiders in relation to their\nmass. Volume was measured by injected gas dilution, except for the smallest\nspider (near the origin) for which it was estimated from diameter. The lines\nare predicted P_O_2 differences between the water and chamber air, based on\nthe relationship between V and G_O_2 (Fig. 2) and spider resting metabolic\nrate (Fig. 3).\n\n## DISCUSSION\n\n### Effectiveness of the physical gill\n\nThis study reveals how well the diving bells of A. aquatica function as\nphysical gills. Resting water spiders can use the surface of the bell to meet\ntheir metabolic oxygen requirements by diffusive O_2 uptake from the water,\nand they do not have to resort to replenishment with atmospheric air in\nmoderately oxygenated water. The surface of the diving bells constructed\nvoluntarily by the spiders limited the P_O_2 difference between the water and\nthe bell to less than 10 kPa in most cases (Fig. 4). Only one spider (77 mg,\nFig. 4) required an unreasonably high difference of over 20 kPa to satisfy\nresting metabolic rate. It is clear that the surface area of the gas on the\nabdomen alone (Fig. 1A) is insufficient to achieve equilibrium of O_2 demand\nwith supply from the water. The rapid decline in P_O_2 apparent in Fig. 5B\n(–0.80 kPa min^–1) is more than 10 times faster than the worst-case spider\nwith a bell in Fig. 4 (–0.07 kPa min^–1 for the 77 mg spider).\n\nAlthough the spiders in this study are smaller than those investigated by\nSchütz and Taborsky (Schütz and Taborsky, 2003), their data for body mass and\ndiving bell volume predict similar results. Their adult females weighed\napproximately 100 mg and produced diving bell volumes of approximately 1 ml,\nwhich would be expected to produce a P_O_2 difference of approximately 8 kPa\nat the metabolic rates of this study (Fig. 4). Their adult males weighed\napproximately 155 mg and had diving bell volumes of approximately 0.7 ml,\nproducing a P_O_2 difference of approximately 15 kPa. Thus their data also\nindicate that the diving bell acting as a physical gill would support resting\nspiders without frequent air renewal. This probably has a selective advantage,\nbecause trips to the surface and back involve considerable effort, alert\npotential prey and expose the spider to aquatic and aerial predators (Schütz\nand Taborsky, 2003).\n\nThe extent that metabolic rate rises with activity is not known, but it is\nconceivable that it could rise to levels unsupportable by gas gill function.\nSpiders forced to exercise can increase metabolic rate to approximately four\nto 10 times above rest (Seymour and Vinegar, 1973; Schmitz, 2005). It may be\nsignificant that A. aquatica enlarge the diving bell under conditions when\nmetabolic rate would be expected to rise. We observed that spiders that caught\nand paralysed prey items would sometimes return to the diving bell and enlarge\nit by laying down more web and adding air before pulling the prey into the\nchamber for consumption. The spiders with cocoons also enlarged the diving\nbell progressively as the brood developed (Fig. 1D). In one case, this\nproduced a P_O_2 difference of 11.1 kPa, and more O_2 entered the brood\nchamber than was used by both the brood and the female, as P_O_2 was\nincreasing. Unfortunately we do not know the respiration rate of the females\nor their broods. Further study of behavioural modification of diving bell size\nin relation to external P_O_2, activity and breeding would be fruitful.\n\n * Download figure\n * Open in new tab\n * Download powerpoint\n\nFig. 5.\n\n(A) Record of a female A. aquatica adding air to a diving bell containing a\ncocoon involving seven successive trips to the surface (arrows). (B) Record\nfrom the air on the abdomen of a 103 mg spider away from the diving bell. The\nspider made two trips to the surface, followed by steep declines in P_O_2 on\nits body. P_O_2 values of approximately 9 kPa represent the water. Other\nabrupt changes in the trace at 17 and 39 min are artefacts. Note the reduction\nin slope at low P_O_2.\n\n### Tolerance of low P_O_2\n\nResting spiders within the diving bells were remarkably tolerant of low P_O_2.\nSpiders withstood values of approximately 2–3 kPa before voluntary air\nrenewal, which reveals that moderate aquatic hypoxia is possible without air\nrenewal. In the field sites at the edges of the Eider River, where we\ncollected the spiders, P_O_2 is above approximately 16 kPa and the temperature\nis approximately 13°C during the summer, but P_O_2 decreases up drainage\nditches away from the river (Scholz and Trepel, 2004). Such conditions would\nnot require renewal of diving bell O_2 from the surface in the short term.\nNevertheless, renewal may be necessary in other locations, possibly in acidic\nponds (Masumoto et al., 1998a), in highly eutrophic waters (Seyyar and Demir,\n2009) or at high altitudes (Walder, 1995). It has been implied that air\nrenewal is necessary during the summer, but not winter, presumably because\nmetabolic rate is higher in summer (Messner and Adis, 1995; Schütz and\nTaborsky, 2003), but the present experiments show that the physical gill can\nsupply all requirements, even in stagnant water and at abnormally high\n(22–31°C) temperatures. If the water is reasonably oxygenated, the only limit\nto gas gill function is the longevity of the diving bell.\n\n * Download figure\n * Open in new tab\n * Download powerpoint\n\nFig. 6.\n\nModel of changes in volume of a diving bell, assuming an initial volume of 0.5\nml at 100 mm depth. Volume decreases of an empty bell (dashed line) and with a\n50 mg spider (solid line) are shown. The model incorporates empirical data on\nthe relationships between volume and conductance and the metabolic rate of the\nresting spider.\n\n### Diving bell longevity\n\nThe longevity of bubbles and the fraction of O_2 delivered from the original\nbubble and the water of diving insects has been modelled since the time of Ege\n(Ege, 1915). The patterns of gas changes in the bubbles differs between model\nsystems, with Rahn and Paganelli (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968) predicting a drop\nin P_O_2 to a temporary plateau where O_2 uptake from the water practically\nbalances consumption by the insect, and Chaui-Berlinck et al. (Chaui-Berlinck\net al., 2001) predicting that P_O_2 must drop continuously, without a plateau,\nas the bubble shrinks. Apparently model results depend on the assumptions\nconcerning surface areas and volumes, and actual measurements from diving\nCorixidae support the Rahn and Paganelli (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968) model\n(Matthews and Seymour, 2010).\n\nFollowing the principles of gas transfer from the bubbles of diving insects\n(Ege, 1915; Rahn and Paganelli, 1968), it is possible to model the rate of\nvolume decline from diving bell gas conductance and metabolic rate of A.\naquatica measured in this study. The rate is assumed to comply with the Fick\ndiffusion equation and is therefore equal to the product of conductance and\nthe differences in partial pressure between the diving bell and the water. The\ntotal pressure in the diving bell is the atmospheric pressure plus the\nhydrostatic pressure of water at depth and the additional pressure caused by\nsurface tension of the air–water interface. Partial pressures of O_2 and N_2\nare calculated assuming that the N_2 fraction includes Ar and other trace\ngases. Water vapour pressure is assumed to be saturated and constant. A mole\nof all gases is assumed to occupy 24.47L at 25°C. CO_2 is ignored, because it\nreadily dissolves in water and does not build up appreciably in the gas phase\n(Rahn and Paganelli, 1968). G_O_2 is measured in relation to diving bell\nvolume according to the equation G_O_2=0.075V^0.665 (Fig. 2). G_N2 is assumed\nto equal G_O_2/2.19, according to diffusivities and capacitances of the two\ngases in water (Rahn and Paganelli, 1968). Longevity depends on a number of\nfactors, including diving bell size, depth in the water and rate of\nrespiration by the spider. Here we present calculated values of longevity\nreasonably expected for an average 0.5 ml diving bell at 100 mm depth, first\nempty and then with a 50 mg spider chosen arbitrarily to result in a\ndifference across the wall of approximately 8 kPa (Fig. 4).\n\nFor an empty diving bell of pure air in air-equilibrated water, the volume\nloss depends only on the total pressure in the diving bell (P), which is\nelevated above atmospheric pressure in proportion to ρgh (where T is density\nof the water, g is acceleration due to gravity and h is depth at the bottom\nmeniscus), and the pressure due to the curvature of the diving bell surface\naccording to the law of Laplace, P=2T/r (where T is surface tension and r is\nthe radius). The depth of 100 mm produces 981 Pa and the radius of 4.92 mm\nproduces 30 Pa, making a total of 1.010 kPa. The volume of such a bubble would\ndecrease slowly, requiring 503 h (21 days) to reach half the original volume\n(Fig. 6, dashed line).\n\nWith the spider present, the model shows that, after a stabilization period of\napproximately 10 h, there is a fairly linear decrease in volume that reaches\nhalf the original at 37 h (Fig. 6, solid line). As P_O_2 decreases in the\nbubble, P_N_2 increases, according to Dalton's law. Despite uptake of O_2 from\nthe water that eventually approaches the rate of spider respiration, the bell\ncollapses as N_2 is continually lost to the water. The curve is also related\nto a decreasing G_O_2 and G_N2 as the diving bell shrinks, but constant of the\nmodel spider.\n\nThe model shows that 4.19 μmol O_2 are present in the bell at complete\nrenewal. Over 24 h, the O_2 content drops to 1.25 μmol, so 3.35 μmol O_2 have\nbeen removed from the diving bell. Over the same period, the 50 mg spider\nconsumes 10.79 μmol O_2 (0.45 μmol h^–1×24 h), which means that 7.44 μmol O_2\ndiffuses from the water into the bell. Thus the physical gill provides\napproximately 70% of the total O_2 required by the spider over 24 h. This\nfraction increases as the bubble collapses, and the model indicates that gas\nuptake from the water would approach 87% of the total when the bubble\ndisappears. This accords with models of Rahn and Paganelli (Rahn and\nPaganelli, 1968) that set the limit for gas gill O_2 uptake at seven times the\nO_2 present in the fresh gas gill (7/8=0.875), and agrees with empirical\nestimates of the maximum effectiveness of corixid gas gills of 88% (Matthews\nand Seymour, 2010). It also agrees with Rahn and Paganelli's model 1, in which\nsurface area progressively decreases and P_O_2 continually falls. The\nconcordance between values based on empirical measurement and purely\ntheoretical models may be illusory, however, because numerical and analytical\nmodels with different assumptions indicate that the fraction may in fact not\nbe a constant (Chaui-Berlinck and Bicudo, 1994; Chaui-Berlinck et al., 2001).\nThe models are moot in any case, because the spiders could not tolerate\ncomplete collapse.\n\nIf the model assumes that diving bell is held at constant volume, aquatic\nrespiration can continue indefinitely, as has been shown theoretically for\ndiving insects with plastrons (Ege, 1915; Rahn and Paganelli, 1968). However,\nwe know that the bell is collapsible and cannot act as a plastron, because the\nweb cannot support the necessary subatmospheric pressure of 90.5 kPa, as\nrequired by the model.\n\nThe results suggest that there should be no need for diving bell renewal for\nmore than a day, even under the warm conditions of our measurements. The high\nfrequencies of air renewal observed by Masumoto et al. (Masumoto et al.,\n1998b) and Schütz and Taborsky (Schütz and Taborsky, 2003) must have been\nassociated with low P_O_2 in the aquarium water or high rates of activity that\nelevated the metabolic rate, but data on these aspects are lacking. In our\nexperience with resting spiders, air renewal was never observed except under\nlow aquatic P_O_2 or in exceptionally small bells.\n\n### Boundary layer thickness\n\nThe mean effective thickness of the boundary layer of 0.83 mm is considerably\ngreater than that assumed (0.02 mm) for insect gas gills by Rahn and Paganelli\n(Rahn and Paganelli, 1968) and the range (0.008–0.03 mm) assumed by Chaui-\nBerlinck et al. (Chaui-Berlinck et al., 1994). It is not clear why these small\nvalues were chosen for their models. We were able to measure the difference in\nP_O_2 as the optode approached the diving bell on a scale much wider than 0.02\nmm. The layer around the gas gill of stationary corixid bugs (Agraptocorixa\neurynome) is approximately 0.3 mm (P. D. G. Matthews, personal communication)\nand the layer is approximately 0.4 mm in the eggs, and 1 mm to the skin of\nlarvae, of trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (Ciuhandu et al., 2007). Much thicker\nboundary layers are evident in micro-O_2 electrode profiles near submerged\nlarvae of the beetle Phaeoxantha klugii (Zerm et al., 2004), but the results\nmay have been affected by O_2 uptake by the electrode, an effect not produced\nby optodes.\n\n### Conclusions\n\nThis study demonstrates that the diving bell of A. aquatica functions as a\nphysical gill, exchanging enough O_2 from the water to satisfy the\nrequirements of resting spiders at least, even at high temperature and in\nstagnant water. Frequent replenishment with air from the surface is necessary\nonly in severely hypoxic water or in exceptionally small bells. Bell size is\nhighly variable and can be adaptively matched to ambient P_O_2 and metabolic\ndemand to minimize trips to the surface, an objective with considerable\necological significance. However, replenishment is necessary over longer terms\nbecause of N_2 loss from the diving bell. For this reason, it is unlikely that\nbells would persist over winter in ice-covered water.\n\n## ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS\n\nWe would like to thank Arne Drews, Landesamt für Natur und Umwelt des Landes\nSchleswig-Holstein (LANU), Flintbeck, Germany for a permit to collect the\nspiders. Phil Matthews and two anonymous referees kindly commented on the\nmanuscript, and if we chose not to heed their advice, the fault is ours.\n\n## FOOTNOTES\n\n * This study was supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Australian Research Council. We appreciate the field assistance of Oliver Zompro of the Max-Planck Institute of Limnology, Plön, Germany.\n\n * © 2011.\n\n## REFERENCES\n\n 1. ↵\n\n 1. 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It has been placed in the family Argyronetidae; however, studies of fossil spiders suggest that it may be more closely related to members of family Cybaeidae.", "Water spiders are found in ponds, slow-moving streams, and other shallow bodies of fresh water, particularly where aquatic vegetation is abundant. They are distributed geographically across the northern and central regions of Europe and Siberia. Adult water spiders measure between 8 and 15 mm (0.3 and 0.6 inch) in length and typically are gray to dark brown in colour. Their legs and abdomens are covered with fine hairs, which trap air bubbles in the water and give the spiders a shimmering, silvery appearance.", "Once a water spider has captured tiny bubbles of air in the hairs on its body at the water’s surface, it transports them to its silk web, which is anchored to underwater plants or other objects, and ejects them into the interior, thereby inflating the underwater house with air. Research has shown that the inflated web serves as a sort of gill, extracting dissolved oxygen from the water when oxygen concentrations inside the web become sufficiently low to draw oxygen in from the water. Slowly, however, the inflated web collapses, and the spider must travel to the water’s surface for bubble renewal, which it does about once each day.", "Most of the life cycle of the water spider, including courtship and breeding, prey capture and feeding, and the development of eggs and embryos, occurs below the water’s surface. Many of these activities take place within the spider’s diving bell.", "Water spiders, which tend to be more active at night than during the day, are carnivorous and prey on aquatic invertebrates, such as water mites, water boatmen, and phantom midge larvae. Males generally are more aggressive hunters than females.", "Male water spiders often construct their webs close to those of females and tunnel into the females’ webs to mate. A female may lay between 30 and 70 eggs, which are secured within a cocoon suspended from the upper region of the female’s web. Eggs hatch within several weeks, and the spiderlings disperse into the water. Young water spiders often make use of empty snail shells and similar habitats, which they fill with air, before constructing their own webs.", "The water spider (or diving bell spider), Argyroneta aquatica—known for its underwater silk web, which resembles a kind of diving bell—is the only species of spider that spends its entire life underwater. Using fine hairs on its abdomen, where its respiratory openings lie, the water spider...", "Spider, (order Araneida or Araneae), any of more than 46,700 species of arachnids that differ from insects in having eight legs rather than six and in having the body divided into two parts rather than three. The use of silk is highly developed among spiders. Spider behaviour and appearance are...", "Diving bell, small diving apparatus that is used to transport divers between the seafloor or lower depths and the surface. Early bells consisted of a container open only at the bottom, usually provided with a source of compressed air. Though the diving bell in rudimentary form is mentioned by Aristotle,..." ] }, "parsed_md": "Water spider \| arachnid \| Britannica.com\n\nENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA\n\nSTART YOUR FREE TRIAL\n\nLog In · Join\n\n * Demystified\n * Quizzes\n * #WTFact\n * Lists\n * On This Day\n * Biographies\n * Explore\n\nSTART YOUR FREE TRIAL\n\nSearch Britannica\n\nWhat are you looking for?\n\nBrowse popular topics:\n\n * Sri Lanka\n * Easter Island\n * Chinese Civil War\n * Barabbas\n * Five-Year Plans\n\nBring fact-checked results to the top of your browser search. 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The water spider is the only species of spider known to\nspend its entire life underwater. It has been placed in the family\nArgyronetidae; however, studies of fossil spiders suggest that it may be more\nclosely related to members of family Cybaeidae.\n\nWater spiders are found in ponds, slow-moving streams, and other shallow\nbodies of fresh water, particularly where aquatic vegetation is abundant. They\nare distributed geographically across the northern and central regions of\nEurope and Siberia. Adult water spiders measure between 8 and 15 mm (0.3 and\n0.6 inch) in length and typically are gray to dark brown in colour. Their legs\nand abdomens are covered with fine hairs, which trap air bubbles in the water\nand give the spiders a shimmering, silvery appearance.\n\nOnce a water spider has captured tiny bubbles of air in the hairs on its body\nat the water’s surface, it transports them to its silk web, which is anchored\nto underwater plants or other objects, and ejects them into the interior,\nthereby inflating the underwater house with air. Research has shown that the\ninflated web serves as a sort of gill, extracting dissolved oxygen from the\nwater when oxygen concentrations inside the web become sufficiently low to\ndraw oxygen in from the water. Slowly, however, the inflated web collapses,\nand the spider must travel to the water’s surface for bubble renewal, which it\ndoes about once each day.\n\nMost of the life cycle of the water spider, including courtship and breeding,\nprey capture and feeding, and the development of eggs and embryos, occurs\nbelow the water’s surface. Many of these activities take place within the\nspider’s diving bell.\n\nLike what you’re reading? Start your free trial today for unlimited access to\nBritannica.\n\nWater spiders, which tend to be more active at night than during the day, are\ncarnivorous and prey on aquatic invertebrates, such as water mites, water\nboatmen, and phantom midge larvae. Males generally are more aggressive hunters\nthan females.\n\nMale water spiders often construct their webs close to those of females and\ntunnel into the females’ webs to mate. A female may lay between 30 and 70\neggs, which are secured within a cocoon suspended from the upper region of the\nfemale’s web. Eggs hatch within several weeks, and the spiderlings disperse\ninto the water. 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5,775,245	How To Make Clear Slime	To make clear slime, start by mixing 1/2 teaspoon (4 grams) of borax with 1 cup (240 milliliters) of hot water. Then, in a separate bowl, add 1/2 a cup (120 milliliters) of clear glue. Next, stir 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of room temperature water into the glue. Now, add 3 teaspoons (15 milliliters) of the borax solution to the glue mixture, and stir everything thoroughly. Finally, knead the slime together with your hands. If you want to make the slime less sticky, you can add a bit more borax solution. Alternatively, if you want to make the slime softer, try adding a little more glue!	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I absolutely NEVER thought I would have tried making homemade slime so many years ago. My biggest thought was how can I ever get it to turn out like the pictures. Then I made some...", "And you know what? Making slime is actually pretty easy. We now have a growing handful of homemade slime recipes that I use over and over again because they work so well.", "Yes, Elmer’s Washable School Glue is absolutely fantastic for making slime quickly and easily. That’s exactly why you will see us use it each and every time. Except, I just want to you know, I am NOT PAID by Elmer’s brand to represent their glue. It just works that well, and my goal is to show you how easily we make our slime every time.", "We {my son really} stumbled upon one fascinating little tip to really get your slime to look like crystal clear glass, and I will leave that at the very end for you to discover too.", "Though, I will tell you, that the best way to achieve crystal clear and glass- like slime is by using our borax slime recipe.", "Our other basic slime recipes {although they contain borons too} will leave you with a cloudy clear slime instead unless you add food coloring, but we wanted an absolutely crystal clear slime that looks like liquid glass!", "I have a lot of readers express that their clear glue slime seems brittle and crumbly, so you are not alone if you experience this. White glue and clear glue are a bit different in viscosity and make slightly different slimes. I have always found that clear glue slime is simply thicker.", "We have been experimenting with the recipe just a bit to find a better ratio of ingredients. So for this easy clear glue slime, we reduced the amount of borax used.", "For the most stretchy slime, I would hands down try the saline solution slime recipe as it’s our go-to slime recipe for easy, stretchy slime making.", "The secret to stretching slime is to be move slowly and pull gently. Dues to its chemical composition it will break when you pull fast and hard.", "Read more about the science below. You can break off small blobs and really stretch them quite thin for a super clean look. You can even watch us make it live on our Facebook page!", "I always suggest that you check out our recommended slime supplies if you haven’t already. Additionally, we have a slime troubleshooting page that is good to read through even before making slime!", "Note: We used a full cup of glue for this slime activity. You can also get a nice pile of slime with only a 1/2 cup.", "STEP 1. Measure 1 cup of clear glue into a bowl, and then add 1 cup of water to the glue. Stir to combine.", "STEP 2. Measure out 1/2 teaspoon of borax powder and 1 cup of hot water {hot tap water is fine and does not need to be boiled} as seen below to make your slime activator. This is best done by adults! If you are halving the recipe, use 1/4 borax powder to 1/2 cup warm water.", "STEP 3. Add the borax powder to the water and stir well to combine. This is your slime activator. You are making a saturated solution and you will see a few particles still floating around and settling to the bottom. Spend a minute stirring to make sure the powder is well incorporated.", "STEP 4. Add the borax solution {borax powder and water} to the glue/water mixture. Start stirring! Your slime will begin to form instantly. Keep stirring until your slime has formed and remove immediately to a dry container.", "With our new ratio of borax powder to water, you should not have any leftover liquid in the bowl. If you do keep stirring. With higher ratios of borax to water, you may have leftover liquid.", "You can knead the slime in the bowl before you pick it up as well. This slime is stretchy but can be stickier. However, keep in mind that although adding more activator (borax powder) reduces the stickiness, it will eventually create a stiffer slime. You can always add but you can’t take away!", "We always like to include a bit of homemade slime science around here! Slime is an excellent chemistry demonstration and kids love it too! Mixtures, substances, polymers, cross-linking, states of matter, elasticity, and viscosity are just a few of the science concepts that can be explored with homemade slime!", "What’s slime science all about? The borate ions in the slime activators (sodium borate, borax powder, or boric acid) mix with the PVA (polyvinyl acetate) glue and forms this cool stretchy substance. This is called cross- linking!", "The glue is a polymer and is made up of long, repeating, and identical strands or molecules. These molecules with flow past one another keeping the glue in a liquid state. Until...", "You add the borate ions to the mixture, and it then starts to connect these long strands together. They begin to tangle and mix until the substance is less like the liquid you started with and thicker and rubbery like slime! Slime is a polymer.", "Picture the difference between wet spaghetti and leftover spaghetti the next day. As the slime forms, the tangled molecule strands are much like the clump of spaghetti!", "We call it a Non-Newtonian fluid because it’s a little bit of both! Experiment with making the slime more or less viscous with varying amounts of foam beads. Can you change the density?", "It does and you can use slime making to explore states of matter and its interactions. Find out more below...", "We made this large batch of slime and it was filled with air bubbles, so it wasn’t crystal clear and it didn’t look like glass at all! But it was still a lot of fun and cool to play with too.", "We stuck it in a glass container and put a lid on it and it ended up sitting on the counter untouched for a day and a half while we were busy with swim and school and friends.", "My son checked on it and noticed that the large air bubbles were much less large. We let it sit even longer and the bubbles were even smaller and almost nonexistent. Well, there’s only so long you can let the slime sit before playing with it again.", "We did test this out on three separate batches of our Elmer’s clear glue slime to just check it out.", "Slime lasts quite a while! I get a lot of questions regarding how I store my slime. We use reusable containers in either plastic or glass. Make sure to keep your slime clean and it will last for several weeks. I love the deli- style containers I have listed in my recommended slime supplies list.", "If you want to send kids home with a bit of slime from a camp, party, or classroom project, I would suggest packages of reusable containers from the dollar store or grocery store or even Amazon. For large groups, we have used condiment containers and labels as seen here.", "We have the best resources to look through before, during, and after making your clear slime! Make sure to go back and read the slime science above too!", "Measure 1 cup of clear glue into a bowl, and then add 1 cup of water to the glue. Stir to combine.", "Measure out 1/2 teaspoon of borax powder and 1 cup of hot water {hot tap water is fine and does not need to be boiled} as seen below to make your slime activator. This is best done by adults! If you are halving the recipe, use 1/4 borax powder to 1/2 cup warm water.", "Add the borax solution {borax powder and water} to the glue/water mixture. Start stirring! Your slime will begin to form instantly. Keep stirring until your slime has formed and remove immediately to a dry container.", "i tried this but i wasted a whole cup of glue because this didn’t work... it broke in pieces and wasn’t like slime at all", "Hmm. Did you follow the measurements exactly. A whole cup of glue needs a whole cup of water in addition to the borax solution.", "Same here. Just turned out crumbly. I even added a 1/2 c more water but then it was just a sticky, glob. I expected more slimey. It’s rubbery and breaks apart easily. Sad!", "Add some play doh to it it will turn whatever color the play doh is but it helps to not have the slime so stiff not to much though... It would turn sticky but the right amount and it will turn it into an actual slime with good feel and be stretchy...", "The same just happened to us:( My kids were so excited for the clear slime and I hate wasting glue. Bummer!!", "Borax slime is more difficult to make and seems to take some practice. You can thin the glue with an extra 1/4 cup of water.", "If you just add the borax, it will turn out that way. You have to mix while you pour it in the borax. This always works for me!", "Hello i was checking out how to make clear slime. Can i use my contact lens solution instead of borax because borax is very unsafe! Thanks!", "It’s actually not unsafe and you can check out Steve Spangler, scientist on Facebook to read more about that. If you want completely clear slime, you can not use saline solution because you also need to add baking soda which will disrupt the clarity.", "Well you can make slime without borax, but if you want crystal clear slime you need to use borax or you will have cloudy slime. If you plan to add food coloring then you can use our liquid starch or saline slime recipes!", "At first I was very skeptical of this because of all the water involved, but I just tried it about 20 mins ago and I am very impressed! I used about 1/2 cup of glue and 1/2 cup water, then the 1 cup of borax water, and I now have about 2 cups of really nice slime. Could have used less of the borax water, but still...really nice recipe. Thank you!", "Hey I live in the UK and my mum doesn’t let me order things online and I want to know if contact lens solution would work as well???", "I used this recipe and I never had made Clear slime before and I love this recipe it works if we had to give stars I would give it five star rating.", "hi, thanks for the recipe! could you please advise me on how to store the slime? I’m wanting to make it for Christmas presents, wondering how long that will last for and maybe how to revive it? thanks", "How much slime does this recipe make? My son has a Market Day project and needs to make enough to pass out to 30 kids. I was thinking we would just give them 1/3 to 1/2 cup portions. So I’m trying to decide how much glue to purchase.", "This recipe has been great and easy for me! Made over 10 x now. It works very well however I have realized there are many different factors that contribute to the gooeyness of the slime. Most of all ive realized never add too much borax! Any more than the 1ts and u will have hard slime.thanks again littlebins!", "My favorite is the saline slime recipe we have but you won’t get a really clear slime, but honestly if you want really fun slime make the saline recipe!", "Is there a website where I can get borax/ clear glue cheaply because a small bottle of Elmer’s cost £10.00 on eBay!! Also should I add lotion or will that ruin it?", "Sounds like you don’t live in the US? I have never added lotion to our slime recipes, so I wouldn’t recommend it unless you find a different recipe. Have you checked Amazon for glue or is that not available?", "We put lotion in all of our slimes. The kids LOVE it! It makes the slime silky and smells amazing! It doesn’t affect the fun factor at all, and actuall y enhances it!", "My grand daughter and I put lotion in often. We use a hand lotion from bath and bod, smells delicious! If you’re not sure it will work just add a bit to a small amount.", "Yes, you can add a bit of lotion. You can even replace the 1/2 cup of water you mix into the glue with a 1/2 cup of lotion!", "This recipe was really odd all the slime went like rubber no stretch has been the issue every time we do with clear clue help???? We used borax", "Yes, it seems like clear glue is not the stretchiest with the borax slime recipe. You have to be much more patient with the stretch. Unless you need clear glue for a specific reason, try the saline solution slime recipe instead.", "For a truly clear slime you need to use the borax recipe. The borax solution is the slime activator for totally clear slime. The others will be cloudier.", "I pick off as much slime as possible, rinse in the sink with dawn dish detergent so that the majority of it is off the clothing, and then wash as usual! Works well for us.", "Do you think that microwaving the slime (possibly in short increments with stirring in between) might help get rid of the bubbles faster?", "Or mixing the slime in a warm water bath? I guess I am thinking about how annealing works to create order in materials science.", "My daughter and I just made this and added blue dye and glitter! It’s so beautiful, love the noises it makes. It’s honestly the best slime I’ve ever made! Good consistency and fun to play with!", "I never comment, but this was INSANE. Best slime I’ve ever made, and my kids have been making us make slime for months on end. You people have saved the day, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!", "Hey, I want to make pancake syrup colored clear-ish slime.... what color powder can I use with this recipe for that pancake syrup look!!? or any other suggestions?", "You probably want to pick up both brown and red food coloring. You don’t want to use paint or pigment powder since you still need it to be clear. We made a honey colored slime this way.", "Thanks.. you know how many drops of each id need, or less red and more brown. I can speed up the color testing process without wasting coloring!", "We followed this recipe and the slime is amazing. Thank you so much!!! We were not patient to let the bubbles go but the bottom 1/2 inch was super clear after 24 12 hrs.. The kids keep saying it looks like a water fall as the love to streach it.", "We made this slime. We halved the recipe and boiled the water to dissolve the Borax. It came out perfect. Actually, the best we’ve made. (We’ve made 18 before this one) Thank you for a great recipe.", "Same problem with slime that broke apart when stretched beyond an inch. Made with about 3/4 tsp borax, everything else the same and it worked perfectly.", "It can take a little experimenting depending on where you live too. Borax isn’t my most favorite slime recipe but it does seem to be a popular one!", "Always feel free to email me at sarah@littlebinsforlittlehands.com and I can help you through the recipe. We are committed to helping you make great slime!", "[...] accessories is perfect for the season. We used the saline solution slime recipe here. Both the borax and liquid starch recipes will work well too. Read the full post for our Halloween slime [...]", "[...] White glue just doesn’t work. Plus you can see the intense color of the slime. See our liquid glass, clear glue slime [...]", "[...] can totally make this recipe with clear glue for a super crystal clear slime like liquid glass, see the slime recipe here as it’s slightly [...]", "[...] will see how to make the modified saline solution slime recipe below, and we already have a page dedicated to the clear borax powder slime . We also make the clear glue borax slime LIVE on Facebook so you can see it from start to [...]", "[...] Borax slime is a traditional, classic slime recipe that has been made for years. I like it for when I need to make a truly clear slime to showcase a favorite confetti like this snowflake slime recipe we just made. Check out the full recipe here. [...]", "[...] both a white glue slime and a clear glue slime gives a unique look to this fun Dr. Seuss [...]", "[...] followed LittleBinsForLittleHands post for making my slime. I like it because it is really simple to follow and uses very minimal [...]", "We have a PASSION for SLIME, and are dedicated to helping you make the best slime ever. Questions? Just ask us!", "We also LOVE science and all things STEM. Join us on our journey to discover just how cool science can be. Want to know how to get started? 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Homemade slime is an awesome activity to\nshare with kids, and we have the best slime recipes to share with you!\n\n## MAKE CLEAR SLIME WITH ELMER’S GLUE\n\n## MAKE SLIME AT HOME\n\nAre you new to the slime craze or have you been loving slime all along? I\nabsolutely NEVER thought I would have tried making homemade slime so many\nyears ago. My biggest thought was how can I ever get it to turn out like the\npictures. Then I made some...\n\nAnd you know what? Making slime is actually pretty easy. We now have a growing\nhandful of homemade slime recipes that I use over and over again because they\nwork so well.\n\n## ELMER’S CLEAR GLUE SLIME\n\nYes, Elmer’s Washable School Glue is absolutely fantastic for making slime\nquickly and easily. That’s exactly why you will see us use it each and every\ntime. Except, I just want to you know, I am NOT PAID by Elmer’s brand to\nrepresent their glue. It just works that well, and my goal is to show you how\neasily we make our slime every time.\n\nAlso try these Elmer’s Glue slime recipes...\n\n Glow In The Dark Glue Slime\n\n Color Glue Slime\n\n Glitter Glue Slime\n\nNo more having to print out a WHOLE blog post for just one recipe!\n\nGet our basic slime recipes in an easy to print format so you can knock out\nthe activities!\n\n### —>>> FREE SLIME RECIPE CARDS\n\n## CLEAR SLIME THAT LOOKS LIKE LIQUID GLASS!\n\nWe {my son really} stumbled upon one fascinating little tip to really get your\nslime to look like crystal clear glass, and I will leave that at the very end\nfor you to discover too.\n\nThough, I will tell you, that the best way to achieve crystal clear and glass-\nlike slime is by using our borax slime recipe.\n\nOur other basic slime recipes {although they contain borons too} will leave\nyou with a cloudy clear slime instead unless you add food coloring, but we\nwanted an absolutely crystal clear slime that looks like liquid glass!\n\n## ELMER’S CLEAR GLUE SLIME RECIPE UPDATE\n\nI have a lot of readers express that their clear glue slime seems brittle and\ncrumbly, so you are not alone if you experience this. White glue and clear\nglue are a bit different in viscosity and make slightly different slimes. I\nhave always found that clear glue slime is simply thicker.\n\nWe have been experimenting with the recipe just a bit to find a better ratio\nof ingredients. So for this easy clear glue slime, we reduced the amount of\nborax used.\n\nFor the most stretchy slime, I would hands down try the saline solution slime\nrecipe as it’s our go-to slime recipe for easy, stretchy slime making.\n\nHowever, if you really want to make super clear slime, this clear glue slime\nrecipe is the best!\n\nThe secret to stretching slime is to be move slowly and pull gently. Dues to\nits chemical composition it will break when you pull fast and hard.\n\nRead more about the science below. You can break off small blobs and really\nstretch them quite thin for a super clean look. You can even watch us make it\nlive on our Facebook page!\n\n## CLEAR GLUE SLIME RECIPE\n\nI always suggest that you check out our recommended slime supplies if you\nhaven’t already. Additionally, we have a slime troubleshooting page that is\ngood to read through even before making slime!\n\n### INGREDIENTS FOR CLEAR SLIME:\n\n * 1/2 cup Elmer’s Washable PVAClear Glue\n * 1/2 cup water to mix with glue and 1/2 cup of warm water to mix with the borax powder\n * 1/4 tsp Borax Powder {laundry aisle}\n * Measuring cups, bowl, spoon or craft sticks\n\n## HOW TO MAKE ELMER’S CLEAR GLUE SLIME STEP BY STEP\n\nNote: We used a full cup of glue for this slime activity. You can also get a\nnice pile of slime with only a 1/2 cup.\n\nSTEP 1. Measure 1 cup of clear glue into a bowl, and then add 1 cup of water\nto the glue. Stir to combine.\n\nSTEP 2. Measure out 1/2 teaspoon of borax powder and 1 cup of hot water {hot\ntap water is fine and does not need to be boiled} as seen below to make your\nslime activator. This is best done by adults! If you are halving the recipe,\nuse 1/4 borax powder to 1/2 cup warm water.\n\nSTEP 3. Add the borax powder to the water and stir well to combine. This is\nyour slime activator. You are making a saturated solution and you will see a\nfew particles still floating around and settling to the bottom. Spend a minute\nstirring to make sure the powder is well incorporated.\n\nSTEP 4. Add the borax solution {borax powder and water} to the glue/water\nmixture. Start stirring! Your slime will begin to form instantly. Keep\nstirring until your slime has formed and remove immediately to a dry\ncontainer.\n\nWith our new ratio of borax powder to water, you should not have any leftover\nliquid in the bowl. If you do keep stirring. With higher ratios of borax to\nwater, you may have leftover liquid.\n\nSTEP 5. Continue to knead slime with your hands for several minutes to improve\nthe consistency of the slime.\n\nYou can knead the slime in the bowl before you pick it up as well. This slime\nis stretchy but can be stickier. However, keep in mind that although adding\nmore activator (borax powder) reduces the stickiness, it will eventually\ncreate a stiffer slime. You can always add but you can’t take away!\n\n## HOW DO YOU MAKE SLIME?\n\nWe always like to include a bit of homemade slime science around here! Slime\nis an excellent chemistry demonstration and kids love it too! Mixtures,\nsubstances, polymers, cross-linking, states of matter, elasticity, and\nviscosity are just a few of the science concepts that can be explored with\nhomemade slime!\n\nWhat’s slime science all about? The borate ions in the slime activators\n(sodium borate, borax powder, or boric acid) mix with the PVA (polyvinyl\nacetate) glue and forms this cool stretchy substance. This is called cross-\nlinking!\n\nThe glue is a polymer and is made up of long, repeating, and identical strands\nor molecules. These molecules with flow past one another keeping the glue in a\nliquid state. Until...\n\nYou add the borate ions to the mixture, and it then starts to connect these\nlong strands together. They begin to tangle and mix until the substance is\nless like the liquid you started with and thicker and rubbery like slime!\nSlime is a polymer.\n\nPicture the difference between wet spaghetti and leftover spaghetti the next\nday. As the slime forms, the tangled molecule strands are much like the clump\nof spaghetti!\n\n### Is slime a liquid or solid?\n\nWe call it a Non-Newtonian fluid because it’s a little bit of both! Experiment\nwith making the slime more or less viscous with varying amounts of foam beads.\nCan you change the density?\n\n### Did you know that slime aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards\n(NGSS)?\n\nIt does and you can use slime making to explore states of matter and its\ninteractions. Find out more below...\n\n * NGSS Kindergarten\n * NGSS First Grade\n * NGSS Second Grade\n\n## HOW TO MAKE CLEAR SLIME LIKE LIQUID GLASS!\n\nWe made this large batch of slime and it was filled with air bubbles, so it\nwasn’t crystal clear and it didn’t look like glass at all! But it was still a\nlot of fun and cool to play with too.\n\nWe stuck it in a glass container and put a lid on it and it ended up sitting\non the counter untouched for a day and a half while we were busy with swim and\nschool and friends.\n\nMy son checked on it and noticed that the large air bubbles were much less\nlarge. We let it sit even longer and the bubbles were even smaller and almost\nnonexistent. Well, there’s only so long you can let the slime sit before\nplaying with it again.\n\nWe did test this out on three separate batches of our Elmer’s clear glue slime\nto just check it out.\n\nNo more having to print out a WHOLE blog post for just one recipe!\n\nGet our basic slime recipes in an easy to print format so you can knock out\nthe activities!\n\n### —>>> FREE SLIME RECIPE CARDS\n\n## HOW DO YOU STORE SLIME?\n\nSlime lasts quite a while! I get a lot of questions regarding how I store my\nslime. We use reusable containers in either plastic or glass. Make sure to\nkeep your slime clean and it will last for several weeks. I love the deli-\nstyle containers I have listed in my recommended slime supplies list.\n\nIf you want to send kids home with a bit of slime from a camp, party, or\nclassroom project, I would suggest packages of reusable containers from the\ndollar store or grocery store or even Amazon. For large groups, we have used\ncondiment containers and labels as seen here.\n\nWe have the best resources to look through before, during, and after making\nyour clear slime! Make sure to go back and read the slime science above too!\n\n## MORE FUN SLIME IDEAS\n\nCheck out some of our favorite slime recipes...\n\n Saline Solution Slime\n\n Galaxy Slime\n\n Fluffy Slime\n\n Edible Slime Recipes\n\n Borax Slime\n\n Glow In The Dark Slime\n\n Crunchy Slime\n\n Flubber Recipe\n\n Glitter Slime\n\n## HOW TO MAKE CLEAR SLIME\n\nCheck out our BEST & COOLEST slime recipes by clicking on the photo below!\n\nPrint\n\n### Ingredients\n\n * 1 cup Elmer's clear glue\n * 2 cups water\n * 1/2 tsp borax powder\n\n### Instructions\n\n 1. Measure 1 cup of clear glue into a bowl, and then add 1 cup of water to the glue. Stir to combine.\n\n 2. Measure out 1/2 teaspoon of borax powder and 1 cup of hot water {hot tap water is fine and does not need to be boiled} as seen below to make your slime activator. This is best done by adults! If you are halving the recipe, use 1/4 borax powder to 1/2 cup warm water.\n\n 3. Add the borax powder to the water and stir well to combine.\n\n 4. Add the borax solution {borax powder and water} to the glue/water mixture. Start stirring! Your slime will begin to form instantly. Keep stirring until your slime has formed and remove immediately to a dry container.\n\n 5. Continue to knead the slime with your hands for several minutes to improve the consistency of the slime.\n\nShare440\n\nPin29K\n\nTweet\n\nEmail\n\n30K Shares\n\nFiled Under: Slime\n\nPrevious Post: « How to Make Slime With Glitter Glue\n\nNext Post: Recommended Supplies To Make Slime »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. sammy\n\nAugust 3, 2017 at 9:08 am\n\ni tried this but i wasted a whole cup of glue because this didn’t work... it\nbroke in pieces and wasn’t like slime at all\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nSeptember 29, 2017 at 8:45 am\n\nHmm. Did you follow the measurements exactly. A whole cup of glue needs a\nwhole cup of water in addition to the borax solution.\n\nReply\n\n * Brooke\n\nDecember 13, 2017 at 8:09 pm\n\nSame here. Just turned out crumbly. I even added a 1/2 c more water but then\nit was just a sticky, glob. I expected more slimey. It’s rubbery and breaks\napart easily. Sad!\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nDecember 14, 2017 at 10:11 am\n\nFeel free to email me at getmovingfitness@gmail.com and we can troubleshoot it\ntogether! I am happy to help.\n\nReply\n\n * Christina\n\nApril 28, 2018 at 11:45 pm\n\nAdd some play doh to it it will turn whatever color the play doh is but it\nhelps to not have the slime so stiff not to much though... It would turn\nsticky but the right amount and it will turn it into an actual slime with good\nfeel and be stretchy...\n\nReply\n\n * Ashley\n\nJanuary 4, 2018 at 5:02 pm\n\nThe same just happened to us:( My kids were so excited for the clear slime and\nI hate wasting glue. Bummer!!\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJanuary 18, 2018 at 8:00 pm\n\nBorax slime is more difficult to make and seems to take some practice. You can\nthin the glue with an extra 1/4 cup of water.\n\nReply\n\n * Laurynn\n\nFebruary 4, 2018 at 6:03 pm\n\nIf you just add the borax, it will turn out that way. You have to mix while\nyou pour it in the borax. This always works for me!\n\nReply\n\n * Maisy\n\nMarch 2, 2018 at 2:47 pm\n\nMy slime sucks I’m really upset it’s like an orbeez\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nMarch 2, 2018 at 6:29 pm\n\nHi feel free to email me at sarah@littlebinsforlittlehands.com and we can go\nover it!\n\nReply\n\n 2. Lauren\n\nAugust 13, 2017 at 11:00 am\n\nWe used this recipe and have enjoyed playing with our clear slime. Thank you\nfor sharing!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Zahara hernandez-cook\n\nSeptember 6, 2017 at 8:23 pm\n\nHello i was checking out how to make clear slime. Can i use my contact lens\nsolution instead of borax because borax is very unsafe! Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nSeptember 29, 2017 at 8:48 am\n\nIt’s actually not unsafe and you can check out Steve Spangler, scientist on\nFacebook to read more about that. If you want completely clear slime, you can\nnot use saline solution because you also need to add baking soda which will\ndisrupt the clarity.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Manmohan Singh\n\nSeptember 14, 2017 at 11:10 am\n\nCan we can’t make it without using borax\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nSeptember 14, 2017 at 12:39 pm\n\nWell you can make slime without borax, but if you want crystal clear slime you\nneed to use borax or you will have cloudy slime. If you plan to add food\ncoloring then you can use our liquid starch or saline slime recipes!\n\nReply\n\n 5. Emily\n\nOctober 19, 2017 at 9:23 pm\n\nAt first I was very skeptical of this because of all the water involved, but I\njust tried it about 20 mins ago and I am very impressed! I used about 1/2 cup\nof glue and 1/2 cup water, then the 1 cup of borax water, and I now have about\n2 cups of really nice slime. Could have used less of the borax water, but\nstill...really nice recipe. Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n 6. Emma\n\nOctober 21, 2017 at 8:21 pm\n\nthis never really answered my question I wanted to know if clear glue is\nbetter than white\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJune 12, 2018 at 11:21 pm\n\nDepends on the look you want and the theme you are making...\n\nReply\n\n 7. Maya\n\nOctober 27, 2017 at 3:15 pm\n\nHey I live in the UK and my mum doesn’t let me order things online and I want\nto know if contact lens solution would work as well???\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJune 12, 2018 at 11:19 pm\n\nIt does not work as well but isn’t horrible either!\n\nReply\n\n 8. Haillie Sloan\n\nOctober 30, 2017 at 1:34 am\n\nI used this recipe and I never had made Clear slime before and I love this\nrecipe it works if we had to give stars I would give it five star rating.\n\nReply\n\n 9. Rebecca\n\nOctober 30, 2017 at 9:56 pm\n\nI’m super excited to try this!! Thank you so much for sharing!!\n\nReply\n\n 10. elziv\n\nOctober 31, 2017 at 1:03 pm\n\nvery nice post, i certainly love this website, keep on it\n\nReply\n\n 11. Kathryn\n\nNovember 29, 2017 at 3:04 pm\n\nhi, thanks for the recipe! could you please advise me on how to store the\nslime? I’m wanting to make it for Christmas presents, wondering how long that\nwill last for and maybe how to revive it? thanks\n\nReply\n\n littlebins\n\nNovember 29, 2017 at 3:53 pm\n\nWe store our slime in reusable containers, plastic or glass!\n\nReply\n\n 12. Mary\n\nDecember 11, 2017 at 12:09 pm\n\nHow much slime does this recipe make? My son has a Market Day project and\nneeds to make enough to pass out to 30 kids. I was thinking we would just give\nthem 1/3 to 1/2 cup portions. So I’m trying to decide how much glue to\npurchase.\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJune 12, 2018 at 11:07 pm\n\nOne batch of slime fills approx 5 condiment size containers, just enough but\nnot too much!\n\nReply\n\n 13. India\n\nDecember 14, 2017 at 12:01 am\n\nThis recipe has been great and easy for me! Made over 10 x now. It works very\nwell however I have realized there are many different factors that contribute\nto the gooeyness of the slime. Most of all ive realized never add too much\nborax! Any more than the 1ts and u will have hard slime.thanks again\nlittlebins!\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nDecember 14, 2017 at 10:10 am\n\nMakes a great science experiment doesn’t it! I appreciate the comment. Have\nyou checked out our thinking putty recipe?\n\nReply\n\n 14. Ron\n\nJanuary 3, 2018 at 12:06 am\n\nWhat would your favorite slime recipe be?\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJanuary 18, 2018 at 8:02 pm\n\nMy favorite is the saline slime recipe we have but you won’t get a really\nclear slime, but honestly if you want really fun slime make the saline recipe!\n\nReply\n\n 15. Victoria\n\nJanuary 7, 2018 at 9:25 pm\n\nHello, I love all of your slime recipes but I don’t have liquid starch, Ware\ndo I find some?\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJanuary 18, 2018 at 7:55 pm\n\nAt the grocery store in the laundry aisle!\n\nReply\n\n 16. Hannah\n\nJanuary 15, 2018 at 12:21 pm\n\nIs there a website where I can get borax/ clear glue cheaply because a small\nbottle of Elmer’s cost £10.00 on eBay!! Also should I add lotion or will that\nruin it?\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJanuary 16, 2018 at 5:20 pm\n\nSounds like you don’t live in the US? I have never added lotion to our slime\nrecipes, so I wouldn’t recommend it unless you find a different recipe. Have\nyou checked Amazon for glue or is that not available?\n\nReply\n\n * Tim Aben\n\nApril 8, 2018 at 11:48 am\n\nWe put lotion in all of our slimes. The kids LOVE it! It makes the slime silky\nand smells amazing! It doesn’t affect the fun factor at all, and actuall y\nenhances it!\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nApril 30, 2018 at 7:12 am\n\nAdding lotion is a fun way to make a scented slime!\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJanuary 17, 2018 at 10:43 am\n\nWhere do you live? Have you tried amazon? I wouldn’t add lotion.\n\nReply\n\n * Angela\n\nMay 11, 2018 at 1:21 pm\n\nMy grand daughter and I put lotion in often. We use a hand lotion from bath\nand bod, smells delicious! If you’re not sure it will work just add a bit to a\nsmall amount.\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nMay 11, 2018 at 2:09 pm\n\nYes, you can add a bit of lotion. You can even replace the 1/2 cup of water\nyou mix into the glue with a 1/2 cup of lotion!\n\nReply\n\n 17. Donna\n\nJanuary 16, 2018 at 9:03 pm\n\nThis recipe was really odd all the slime went like rubber no stretch has been\nthe issue every time we do with clear clue help???? We used borax\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJanuary 17, 2018 at 10:43 am\n\nYes, it seems like clear glue is not the stretchiest with the borax slime\nrecipe. You have to be much more patient with the stretch. Unless you need\nclear glue for a specific reason, try the saline solution slime recipe\ninstead.\n\nReply\n\n 18. Anomynous\n\nJanuary 18, 2018 at 7:20 pm\n\nWhy doesn’t this recipe say how much of the ingredients?\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJanuary 18, 2018 at 7:32 pm\n\nHave you scrolled down far enough to look for them?\n\nReply\n\n 19. Anomynous\n\nJanuary 18, 2018 at 7:24 pm\n\nI only want the clear slime recipe, not the borax one... Would I just\ndisinclude the borax?\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJanuary 18, 2018 at 7:31 pm\n\nFor a truly clear slime you need to use the borax recipe. The borax solution\nis the slime activator for totally clear slime. The others will be cloudier.\n\nReply\n\n * Anomynous\n\nJanuary 19, 2018 at 5:58 pm\n\nOk! Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n 20. scooter\n\nFebruary 13, 2018 at 10:19 am\n\ncan the borax solution be mixed the night before?\n\nReply\n\n 21. Alex\n\nMarch 1, 2018 at 5:09 pm\n\nMy daughter loved our slime, but now we have some on our clothes. Do we wash\nthe clothes normally?\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJune 1, 2018 at 10:19 pm\n\nI pick off as much slime as possible, rinse in the sink with dawn dish\ndetergent so that the majority of it is off the clothing, and then wash as\nusual! Works well for us.\n\nReply\n\n 22. J Bianca Jackson\n\nApril 12, 2018 at 11:48 pm\n\nDo you think that microwaving the slime (possibly in short increments with\nstirring in between) might help get rid of the bubbles faster?\n\nReply\n\n * J Bianca Jackson\n\nApril 13, 2018 at 12:04 am\n\nOr mixing the slime in a warm water bath? I guess I am thinking about how\nannealing works to create order in materials science.\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nMay 12, 2018 at 12:34 pm\n\nThe warm water bath can be a temporary fix but it isn’t the best!\n\nReply\n\n 23. Sophia Ofshtein\n\nJune 12, 2018 at 8:30 am\n\nMy daughter and I just made this and added blue dye and glitter! It’s so\nbeautiful, love the noises it makes. It’s honestly the best slime I’ve ever\nmade! Good consistency and fun to play with!\n\nReply\n\n 24. Jennifer Engelbrecht\n\nJune 19, 2018 at 8:02 pm\n\nI never comment, but this was INSANE. Best slime I’ve ever made, and my kids\nhave been making us make slime for months on end. You people have saved the\nday, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!\n\nReply\n\n 25. Shawn M\n\nJuly 15, 2018 at 11:01 pm\n\nHey, I want to make pancake syrup colored clear-ish slime.... what color\npowder can I use with this recipe for that pancake syrup look!!? or any other\nsuggestions?\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJuly 16, 2018 at 2:46 pm\n\nYou probably want to pick up both brown and red food coloring. You don’t want\nto use paint or pigment powder since you still need it to be clear. We made a\nhoney colored slime this way.\n\nReply\n\n * Shawn M\n\nJuly 16, 2018 at 6:40 pm\n\nThanks.. you know how many drops of each id need, or less red and more brown.\nI can speed up the color testing process without wasting coloring!\n\nReply\n\n 26. Emily Tabor\n\nJanuary 28, 2019 at 9:47 am\n\nWe followed this recipe and the slime is amazing. Thank you so much!!! We were\nnot patient to let the bubbles go but the bottom 1/2 inch was super clear\nafter 24 12 hrs.. The kids keep saying it looks like a water fall as the love\nto streach it.\n\nReply\n\n * littlebins\n\nJanuary 28, 2019 at 12:44 pm\n\nAwesome thank you for letting me know!\n\nReply\n\n 27. Ginger Daubenhauser\n\nFebruary 17, 2019 at 3:46 pm\n\nWe made this slime. We halved the recipe and boiled the water to dissolve the\nBorax. It came out perfect. Actually, the best we’ve made. (We’ve made 18\nbefore this one) Thank you for a great recipe.\n\nReply\n\n 28. Crystal\n\nAugust 6, 2020 at 12:55 pm\n\nits wonderful!\n\nReply\n\n 29. jennifer folkert\n\nDecember 22, 2017 at 6:21 pm\n\nSame problem with slime that broke apart when stretched beyond an inch. Made\nwith about 3/4 tsp borax, everything else the same and it worked perfectly.\n\nReply\n\n 30. littlebins\n\nDecember 24, 2017 at 11:10 am\n\nIt can take a little experimenting depending on where you live too. Borax\nisn’t my most favorite slime recipe but it does seem to be a popular one!\n\nReply\n\n 31. Taylor\n\nDecember 29, 2017 at 3:41 pm\n\nYou used too much borax. Use less and knead more. Botox much borax.\n\nReply\n\n 32. Morgan Roberts\n\nFebruary 19, 2018 at 1:42 pm\n\nsame\n\nReply\n\n 33. Lily\n\nFebruary 15, 2018 at 1:45 pm\n\nThat slime is so good and it worked really well with me\n\nReply\n\n 34. littlebins\n\nFebruary 20, 2018 at 8:12 am\n\nAlways feel free to email me at sarah@littlebinsforlittlehands.com and I can\nhelp you through the recipe. We are committed to helping you make great slime!\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. 100 Awesome Ways To Make Slime Recipes and Ideas for Kids says:\n\nSeptember 27, 2017 at 7:59 am\n\n[...] Crystal Clear Slime {Liquid Glass} [...]\n\nReply\n\n 2. Slime Recipe Videos To Learn How To Make Amazing Slime says:\n\nDecember 28, 2017 at 5:15 pm\n\n[...] accessories is perfect for the season. We used the saline solution slime\nrecipe here. Both the borax and liquid starch recipes will work well too. 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Elmer's Glue Slime Recipes for The Best Homemade Slime with Kids says:\n\nJune 7, 2018 at 8:06 am\n\n[...] CLICK HERE FOR CRYSTAL CLEAR SLIME RECIPE [...]\n\nReply\n\n 13. How To Make Basic Slime Recipes the Kids will Love! says:\n\nOctober 29, 2018 at 3:16 pm\n\n[...] Borax slime is a traditional, classic slime recipe that has been made\nfor years. I like it for when I need to make a truly clear slime to showcase a\nfavorite confetti like this snowflake slime recipe we just made. Check out the\nfull recipe here. [...]\n\nReply\n\n 14. Cat In The Hat Slime Science and Dr Seuss Book Activity says:\n\nFebruary 11, 2019 at 11:33 am\n\n[...] both a white glue slime and a clear glue slime gives a unique look to\nthis fun Dr. Seuss [...]\n\nReply\n\n 15. St Patrick's Day Slime - says:\n\nMarch 9, 2019 at 11:26 pm\n\n[...] followed LittleBinsForLittleHands post for making my slime. I like it\nbecause it is really simple to follow and uses very minimal [...]\n\nReply\n\n 16. 11 Ways to Slime Through The Day! – Traci Noelle says:\n\nMarch 19, 2020 at 3:09 pm\n\n[...] Crystal Clear Glass Slime [...]\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\nWe have a PASSION for SLIME, and are dedicated to helping you make the best\nslime ever. Questions? Just ask us!\n\nWe also LOVE science and all things STEM. Join us on our journey to discover\njust how cool science can be. Want to know how to get started? 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If your kids are into making slime, you can find plenty of affordable monthly options. For example:", "Watch the how to make clear slime video above to follow these step by step instructions and create your own liquid glass slime.", "2. Next mix 1 cup of water with 1 TBSP of baking powder, allowing the powder to dissolve. Stir this mixture into the bowl making sure to mix well.", "3. Next, add in 2 TBSP of the saline solution. This is the activator for the clear slime recipe – in other words, it’s what turns the combo actually into slime. Mix well.", "4. Add in any glitter or fun clear slime tricks here and continue kneading the slime in your hands until the consistency is right.", "When making your own clear slime recipe with glue here are a couple of tips we learned along the way that can help it turn out great.", "All slime stays good when stored correctly, here are my favorite slime containers (we have a fun DIY for these coming up soon).", "For the clear slime specifically, when you leave it out and covered it allows the air bubble in the slime to rest – giving you more of the liquid glass look you are after.", "We literally spent over an hour doing this, just for fun! It’s a hoot and the kids have a blast making faces behind their liquid glass slime.", "Before you go, why not check out some of our favorite slime subscription boxes? If your kids are into making slime, you can find plenty of affordable monthly options. For example:", "Hi! I got all of the supplies to make this but I’m a little confused on this part of the instructions: “For the clear slime specifically, when you leave it out and covered it allows the air bubble in the slime to rest – giving you more of the liquid glass look you are after. When making the recipe, try breaking it in half and storing half for 3-5 days to see the change.” What does “out and covered” mean? (Like should it be in a bowl covered with a dish towel? Or just in the final container with the lid on? ) And also for the note to break in in half and storing it for 3-5 days, how should the stored part be stored vs the part that you’re not storing?", "Hey Rachel, I have never made slime before either, but I’ve watched enough slime making videos to know that you put the slime in an airtight container.", "HI. Thanks for the questions. Please do store in an airtight container or the slime quickly dries out! But for the immediate resting air bubble part, you can leave it uncovered for 20-30 minutes and it will get more glassy to look at.", "How can I make my own saline solution? I will be working with 80 kids in 4 or 5 groups, so this will be a demo. I plan to mix up clear slime tripling the amounts. Each child will get a plastic egg to store their slime overnight, then take it home the next day. any suggestions for mass producing the slime?" ] }, "parsed_md": "The Easiest Clear Slime Recipe With Glue • A Subtle Revelry\n\nPool Party Games To Play\n\n# The Easiest Clear Slime Recipe With Glue\n\n * DIY, Kids Crafts\n\nContinuing our summer slime trend is this fun clear glue slime! Learn how to\nmake clear slime without borax.\n\nAdd a few fun tweaks to get a clear slime recipe that is so easy to make.\n\nBefore we jump in, why not check out some of our favorite slime subscription\nboxes? If your kids are into making slime, you can find plenty of affordable\nmonthly options. For example:\n\n 1. Slime Box\n 2. Kyoki’s Slime\n 3. Theslimery\n\nTable of Contents\n\n## Why make clear slime? What would be your reason to do so?\n\nClear slime is fun for so many reasons\n\n * Unlike the magnetic slime recipe, it has nearly no mess to it.\n * And much like bubble gum slime recipe this clear slime will be played with for hours.\n * The kids love it because they can see through the slime, which makes playing with it even more enjoyable.\n * And it looks like liquid glass which makes it a fun science experiment for everyone involved.\n\nHow To Make Clear Slime Without Borax\n\nTo make the clear slime without borax you will need:\n\n * Elmer’s washable clear glue\n * 1 cup Water\n * 1 TBSP Baking soda\n * 2 TBSP Saline solution\n * A bowl and mixer\n\n## How To Make My Clear Slime Recipe With Step-By-Step Instructions\n\nWatch the how to make clear slime video above to follow these step by step\ninstructions and create your own liquid glass slime.\n\n1\\. Start by placing 1 cup of glue into your bowl.\n\n2\\. Next mix 1 cup of water with 1 TBSP of baking powder, allowing the powder\nto dissolve. Stir this mixture into the bowl making sure to mix well.\n\n3\\. Next, add in 2 TBSP of the saline solution. This is the activator for the\nclear slime recipe – in other words, it’s what turns the combo actually into\nslime. Mix well.\n\n4\\. Add in any glitter or fun clear slime tricks here and continue kneading\nthe slime in your hands until the consistency is right.\n\n## What are tips for making your clear slime the best\n\nWhen making your own clear slime recipe with glue here are a couple of tips we\nlearned along the way that can help it turn out great.\n\nLeave the clear slime out (and covered) for a few days.\n\nAll slime stays good when stored correctly, here are my favorite slime\ncontainers (we have a fun DIY for these coming up soon).\n\nFor the clear slime specifically, when you leave it out and covered it allows\nthe air bubble in the slime to rest – giving you more of the liquid glass look\nyou are after.\n\nWhen making the recipe, try breaking it in half and storing half for 3-5 days\nto see the change.\n\nUse the clear slime to showcase your favorite looks.\n\nThe best thing about clear slime is that it is basically a blank canvas to\nplay with!\n\nAdd in confetti, small toys, colors... really anything you can think if to\nmake the slime even more fun!\n\nTake photos of the kids through the clear slime.\n\nWe literally spent over an hour doing this, just for fun! It’s a hoot and the\nkids have a blast making faces behind their liquid glass slime.\n\nBefore you go, why not check out some of our favorite slime subscription\nboxes? If your kids are into making slime, you can find plenty of affordable\nmonthly options. For example:\n\n 1. Slime Box\n 2. Kyoki’s Slime\n 3. Theslimery\n\n(Photography ©A Subtle Revelry by Ashlyn Savannah Photo).\n\n * « Decorating The Sweetest Birthday Cakes For Girls\n * DIY Book Cover Made From A Party Bag »\n\n#### 6 comments on “The Easiest Clear Slime Recipe With Glue”\n\n 1. Rachel says:\n\nAugust 26, 2018 at 9:30 am\n\nHi! I got all of the supplies to make this but I’m a little confused on this\npart of the instructions: “For the clear slime specifically, when you leave it\nout and covered it allows the air bubble in the slime to rest – giving you\nmore of the liquid glass look you are after. When making the recipe, try\nbreaking it in half and storing half for 3-5 days to see the change.” What\ndoes “out and covered” mean? (Like should it be in a bowl covered with a dish\ntowel? Or just in the final container with the lid on? ) And also for the note\nto break in in half and storing it for 3-5 days, how should the stored part be\nstored vs the part that you’re not storing?\n\nSorry for all the qs, I’ve just never made slime before! Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Haylee Barker says:\n\nJanuary 4, 2019 at 5:54 pm\n\nHey Rachel, I have never made slime before either, but I’ve watched enough\nslime making videos to know that you put the slime in an airtight container.\n\nReply\n\n * Victoria says:\n\nMarch 11, 2019 at 7:36 am\n\nHI. Thanks for the questions. Please do store in an airtight container or the\nslime quickly dries out! But for the immediate resting air bubble part, you\ncan leave it uncovered for 20-30 minutes and it will get more glassy to look\nat.\n\nReply\n\n 2. George Wright says:\n\nJune 24, 2019 at 6:41 am\n\nHow can I make my own saline solution? I will be working with 80 kids in 4 or\n5 groups, so this will be a demo. I plan to mix up clear slime tripling the\namounts. Each child will get a plastic egg to store their slime overnight,\nthen take it home the next day. any suggestions for mass producing the slime?\n\nReply\n\n 3. Pingback: How to Make Slime with Toothpaste - Easy Recipe • A Subtle Revelry\n\n 4. 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294,941	How To Make Someone Stop Liking You	It can be awkward to be around someone who has a crush on you if you don’t like them in that way, but you can try to make them stop liking you by being direct and maintaining boundaries. Be confident in your decision that you don’t want a relationship with this person so you don’t send mixed signals. You’ll also want to set appropriate boundaries, like not touching or flirting with the person, unfollowing them on social media, avoiding spending one-on-one time with them, and saying “no” to any plans they try to make with you. If they don’t respect your boundaries or can’t seem to take the hint, have an in-person talk. Be clear and firm that you’re not interested. Even though your aim is to get them to stop liking you, still be nice by understanding their feelings and perspective.	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We may earn commission from the links on this page.", "Breakups suck. A lot. No one wants to be the bearer of bad news... especially when it involves telling the person you once had feelings for (or maybe still have feelings for) that your relationship is over.", "But unfortunately, breakups are a part of life. If you have to dump someone, here's how to do it as painlessly as possible.", "Maybe you finally worked up the courage to invite the cutie on your cross country team out for a post-practice Starbucks date, and the conversation was so awkward. Or maybe you've been Snapchatting with your crush for weeks, but when you started hanging out irl, there was no spark. You don't have any romantic feelings toward them anymore, so how do you shut the situation down and move on? Ok, so you know ghosting them would be super uncool, but it's not like you were officially dating or anything, so you don't want to make a big deal out of ending things either.", "If you've only hung out a couple times, you don't need to formally break up. If the \"relationship\" only involved a couple hang-outs and a few cutesy Snapchats or some flirty texting, there's no need to stress over crafting the perfect breakup speech. You can probably just let this one fizzle out naturally. Chances are good that if you didn't feel a spark, neither did the other person.", "Don't ghost — drop hints. Fading out on someone by not responding to their texts and dodging them in the halls might seem like the simplest way out of a relationship, but having it done to you seriously sucks. Plus, if you ghost someone and then run into them at CVS or randomly bump into them in the hall, it'll be painfully awkward for both of you. Instead of ghosting them, try dropping hints. If they invite you to a party, you can say, \"Thanks, but I'm going with my friends. I'll see you there.\" Or the next time they chat you up in the halls, you can refer to them as a \"friend\" to let them know your true feelings.", "If they don't get the message, be frank with them. If they continue to ask you out after you've tried to express your lack of feelings, you need to tell them straight-up that you're not interested: \"Hey, I had a lot of fun hanging out with you, but I see you as a friend and don't want to lead you on if you're interested in something more.\" Sometimes, honesty is exactly what the other person needs in order to move on.", "Be your regular kind, polite self. The first time you see your not-bae after ending things, offer a friendly smile and wave. If you're feeling brave, strike up a low-key but purely friendly conversation — like \"How was your weekend?\" or \"What did you think of last night's math homework?\"", "Your relationship is official in all senses of the word: you had the talk and dtr'd; you're Facebook official; you're always in each other's Snap stories; you even posted an adorable Instagram of the two of you. But a few weeks, or months, down the road, there's a gnawing feeling in the pit of your stomach that's keeping you up at night. You don't have fun together the way you used to, or maybe your feelings are heading more in the friend zone, or you're totally crushing on someone else. How do you break up?", "Don't try to force the other person to break up with you. Rather than instigating the breakup and being the \"bad guy\", your first instinct might be to pick a fight or act out in an insensitive way, forcing the other person to dump you instead of the other way around. Don't. The stress of fighting with bae and waiting for the inevitable breakup will make you feel worse in the long-run. Plus, it's usually pretty obvious to the other person. Treat it like ripping off a Band-Aid and just get it over with.", "Don't do it over text. Sure, it might be tempting to just send a text or email, and avoid the awks of the other person potentially crying or getting upset in front of you. But as anyone who has ever been dumped via text knows, it's seriously not cool. Breaking up in person is the most respectful way to the end the relationship. But if you've really only been dating for a few weeks (and, uh-oh, you just realized you made a huge mistake by making it Facebook official) and you guys hardly hang out in person anyway, a thoughtful phone call might be OK.", "Find one clear-cut reason the relationship isn't working out. If you've only been dating for a short while, you don't need to go into a huge saga about what everything that went wrong. Be short and sweet: \"I really liked hanging out with you, but I think we're better off as friends,\" or, \"It hurt my feelings that you didn't come to see my leading role in the school play. This is working anymore.\"", "Avoid talking about it with everyone afterward. If you tell everyone that your relationship was literally the worst thing since Zayn leaving One Direction, the gossip will eventually get back to your former bae. Breaking off a relationship doesn't have to be a huge deal, but ruining their rep is. Think how you would feel if the roles were reversed. Keep in mind: Even if things didn't work out with you guys romantically, you may end up wanting to be friends at some point.", "You two have so many amazing memories together — birthdays, Valentine's Day, maybe even prom. You might have even been in love. Breaking up may feel awful at first, even if you're the one doing the dumping, but you know it's the right choice for both of you in the long run. Here's how to pull the plug:", "Have the conversation in-person. After all the time you spent together, you'd be heartbroken if you got dumped over text. (Remember when everyone thought Zayn broke up with Perrie over text? Not cool.) Give your S.O. the same courtesy you'd want to receive and let them have closure with an in-person conversation. If you can avoid breaking up on a special occasion — like on a holiday, birthday, or right before their big test or championship game — that's the kindest, most considerate option.", "Arrange a private time to talk. Emphasis on private. The best place to talk is one of your houses, preferably in a spot where your little brother won't interrupt. If transportation is an issue (maybe you don't drive), work out a plan with a friend, parent, or older sibling that allows you to make a smooth exit — like asking your BFF who has her license to drop you off at bae's house, then wait outside till you're ready to be driven home.", "Imagine the conversation before you have it. Think through your talking points beforehand so you're fully prepared for what can be a difficult conversation. Do you feel like you're growing apart? Are you upset about a particular incident? Or is the pressure of a relationship getting to be too much? The more clearly you can organize your thoughts before you talk, the easier the conversation will be. You'll be able to express yourself clearly, and hopefully bae will be able to accept your feelings.", "Prepare for their reaction. They might get upset or ask you for a second chance at the relationship. If either of those things happen, how will you handle it? Are you willing to give the relationship another try? There's no right or wrong answer here — it all comes down to how you really feel inside. Just a word of warning: If bae promises they'll act better or differently in the future, don't let yourself get talked into something you don't want just to spare their feelings. Dragging it out longer when ultimately you know it's not the right relationship for you will end up making it even worse when you finally do end things.", "You and bae had the best time together when you were living five minutes away from each other. But now that you're miles apart, life is totally different. You know it's probably time to end things, but ripping off the Band-Aid is just so logistically tough. How do you sit down for a major conversation when you're not even physically in the same place?", "Choose your timing carefully. If you're high school sweethearts doing the long-distance thing in college, you might want to wait till you're both back in your hometown to break the bad news. Dumping someone on Thanksgiving isn't fun, but neither is dumping your first love while FaceTiming .", "If you won't have the chance to get together in-person for awhile, do it over the phone or video chat. Your s.o. will probably understand, especially if you won't see each other for months and you're dealing with hefty plane tickets. Video chat provides more of an emotional connection — at least that way, you can see each other's faces when you dive into a difficult subject. But a phone call works to and feels more considerate than an email.", "Acknowledge that distance might have played a factor in your decision to break up. If dating is like acting in your school play, long-distance is like performing on Broadway. It's way more intense. No one would blame you for struggling to keep a long-distance relationship alive. Acknowledge that circumstances might have turned out differently if you weren't long-distance, and that's OK.", "This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io", "A Part of Hearst Digital Media Seventeen participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Break Up With Somebody Without Breaking Their Heart\n\nToday's Top Stories\n\n1\n\nWhere to Buy 16 Best Prom Suits for Girls\n\n2\n\nSelena is Launching a Mental Health Initiative\n\n3\n\nLast-Minute Mother's Day Gifts to Add to Your Cart\n\n4\n\nWatch an Exclusive \"Cruel Summer\" Episode 4 Clip\n\n5\n\nWhere to Shop Ariana Grande's 2000s Bubble Ring\n\nSeventeen picks products that we think you'll love the most. We may earn\ncommission from the links on this page.\n\n# How to Break Up With Somebody Without Breaking Their Heart\n\nWhether you've been on a few dates or you've been together for years.\n\nBy Hannah Orenstein\n\nJan 12, 2016\n\nMTV\n\nBreakups suck. A lot. No one wants to be the bearer of bad news... especially\nwhen it involves telling the person you once had feelings for (or maybe still\nhave feelings for) that your relationship is over.\n\nBut unfortunately, breakups are a part of life. If you have to dump someone,\nhere's how to do it as painlessly as possible.\n\n### If you're hanging out but not yet official\n\nMaybe you finally worked up the courage to invite the cutie on your cross\ncountry team out for a post-practice Starbucks date, and the conversation was\nso awkward. Or maybe you've been Snapchatting with your crush for weeks, but\nwhen you started hanging out irl, there was no spark. You don't have any\nromantic feelings toward them anymore, so how do you shut the situation down\nand move on? Ok, so you know ghosting them would be super uncool, but it's not\nlike you were officially dating or anything, so you don't want to make a big\ndeal out of ending things either.\n\nMTV\n\nIf you've only hung out a couple times, you don't need to formally break up.\nIf the \"relationship\" only involved a couple hang-outs and a few cutesy\nSnapchats or some flirty texting, there's no need to stress over crafting the\nperfect breakup speech. You can probably just let this one fizzle out\nnaturally. Chances are good that if you didn't feel a spark, neither did the\nother person.\n\nDon't ghost — drop hints. Fading out on someone by not responding to their\ntexts and dodging them in the halls might seem like the simplest way out of a\nrelationship, but having it done to you seriously sucks. Plus, if you ghost\nsomeone and then run into them at CVS or randomly bump into them in the hall,\nit'll be painfully awkward for both of you. Instead of ghosting them, try\ndropping hints. If they invite you to a party, you can say, \"Thanks, but I'm\ngoing with my friends. I'll see you there.\" Or the next time they chat you up\nin the halls, you can refer to them as a \"friend\" to let them know your true\nfeelings.\n\nIf they don't get the message, be frank with them. If they continue to ask you\nout after you've tried to express your lack of feelings, you need to tell them\nstraight-up that you're not interested: \"Hey, I had a lot of fun hanging out\nwith you, but I see you as a friend and don't want to lead you on if you're\ninterested in something more.\" Sometimes, honesty is exactly what the other\nperson needs in order to move on.\n\nBe your regular kind, polite self. The first time you see your not-bae after\nending things, offer a friendly smile and wave. If you're feeling brave,\nstrike up a low-key but purely friendly conversation — like \"How was your\nweekend?\" or \"What did you think of last night's math homework?\"\n\n### If you started dating recently\n\nYour relationship is official in all senses of the word: you had the talk and\ndtr'd; you're Facebook official; you're always in each other's Snap stories;\nyou even posted an adorable Instagram of the two of you. But a few weeks, or\nmonths, down the road, there's a gnawing feeling in the pit of your stomach\nthat's keeping you up at night. You don't have fun together the way you used\nto, or maybe your feelings are heading more in the friend zone, or you're\ntotally crushing on someone else. How do you break up?\n\nFreeform\n\nDon't try to force the other person to break up with you. Rather than\ninstigating the breakup and being the \"bad guy\", your first instinct might be\nto pick a fight or act out in an insensitive way, forcing the other person to\ndump you instead of the other way around. Don't. The stress of fighting with\nbae and waiting for the inevitable breakup will make you feel worse in the\nlong-run. Plus, it's usually pretty obvious to the other person. Treat it like\nripping off a Band-Aid and just get it over with.\n\nDon't do it over text. Sure, it might be tempting to just send a text or\nemail, and avoid the awks of the other person potentially crying or getting\nupset in front of you. But as anyone who has ever been dumped via text knows,\nit's seriously not cool. Breaking up in person is the most respectful way to\nthe end the relationship. But if you've really only been dating for a few\nweeks (and, uh-oh, you just realized you made a huge mistake by making it\nFacebook official) and you guys hardly hang out in person anyway, a thoughtful\nphone call might be OK.\n\nFind one clear-cut reason the relationship isn't working out. If you've only\nbeen dating for a short while, you don't need to go into a huge saga about\nwhat everything that went wrong. Be short and sweet: \"I really liked hanging\nout with you, but I think we're better off as friends,\" or, \"It hurt my\nfeelings that you didn't come to see my leading role in the school play. This\nis working anymore.\"\n\nAvoid talking about it with everyone afterward. If you tell everyone that your\nrelationship was literally the worst thing since Zayn leaving One Direction,\nthe gossip will eventually get back to your former bae. Breaking off a\nrelationship doesn't have to be a huge deal, but ruining their rep is. Think\nhow you would feel if the roles were reversed. Keep in mind: Even if things\ndidn't work out with you guys romantically, you may end up wanting to be\nfriends at some point.\n\n### If you've been dating for awhile\n\nYou two have so many amazing memories together — birthdays, Valentine's Day,\nmaybe even prom. You might have even been in love. Breaking up may feel awful\nat first, even if you're the one doing the dumping, but you know it's the\nright choice for both of you in the long run. Here's how to pull the plug:\n\nFOX\n\nHave the conversation in-person. After all the time you spent together, you'd\nbe heartbroken if you got dumped over text. (Remember when everyone thought\nZayn broke up with Perrie over text? Not cool.) Give your S.O. the same\ncourtesy you'd want to receive and let them have closure with an in-person\nconversation. If you can avoid breaking up on a special occasion — like on a\nholiday, birthday, or right before their big test or championship game —\nthat's the kindest, most considerate option.\n\nArrange a private time to talk. Emphasis on private. The best place to talk is\none of your houses, preferably in a spot where your little brother won't\ninterrupt. If transportation is an issue (maybe you don't drive), work out a\nplan with a friend, parent, or older sibling that allows you to make a smooth\nexit — like asking your BFF who has her license to drop you off at bae's\nhouse, then wait outside till you're ready to be driven home.\n\nImagine the conversation before you have it. Think through your talking points\nbeforehand so you're fully prepared for what can be a difficult conversation.\nDo you feel like you're growing apart? Are you upset about a particular\nincident? Or is the pressure of a relationship getting to be too much? The\nmore clearly you can organize your thoughts before you talk, the easier the\nconversation will be. You'll be able to express yourself clearly, and\nhopefully bae will be able to accept your feelings.\n\nPrepare for their reaction. They might get upset or ask you for a second\nchance at the relationship. If either of those things happen, how will you\nhandle it? Are you willing to give the relationship another try? There's no\nright or wrong answer here — it all comes down to how you really feel inside.\nJust a word of warning: If bae promises they'll act better or differently in\nthe future, don't let yourself get talked into something you don't want just\nto spare their feelings. Dragging it out longer when ultimately you know it's\nnot the right relationship for you will end up making it even worse when you\nfinally do end things.\n\n### If you're dating long-distance\n\nYou and bae had the best time together when you were living five minutes away\nfrom each other. But now that you're miles apart, life is totally different.\nYou know it's probably time to end things, but ripping off the Band-Aid is\njust so logistically tough. How do you sit down for a major conversation when\nyou're not even physically in the same place?\n\nThe WB\n\nChoose your timing carefully. If you're high school sweethearts doing the\nlong-distance thing in college, you might want to wait till you're both back\nin your hometown to break the bad news. Dumping someone on Thanksgiving isn't\nfun, but neither is dumping your first love while FaceTiming .\n\nIf you won't have the chance to get together in-person for awhile, do it over\nthe phone or video chat. Your s.o. will probably understand, especially if you\nwon't see each other for months and you're dealing with hefty plane tickets.\nVideo chat provides more of an emotional connection — at least that way, you\ncan see each other's faces when you dive into a difficult subject. But a phone\ncall works to and feels more considerate than an email.\n\nAcknowledge that distance might have played a factor in your decision to break\nup. If dating is like acting in your school play, long-distance is like\nperforming on Broadway. It's way more intense. No one would blame you for\nstruggling to keep a long-distance relationship alive. Acknowledge that\ncircumstances might have turned out differently if you weren't long-distance,\nand that's OK.\n\nThis content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto\nthis page to help users provide their email addresses. 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Well, that could well be down to the fact Facebook make videos automatically play when you scroll past them on your Timeline. It might seem like nothing, but all those seconds add up.", "Under Settings, go to 'Video' and next to 'Auto-play Videos' select 'Off'. You can still choose to click on a video and it will play, but you won't have to play every single video that you scroll past any more.", "Everyone has that Facebook friend who basically spams you with requests to join her on Candy Crush Saga. Er... no thanks.", "Aside from some of the more general blocking options (see below), you can actually get really specific and block app invites. Just go to the 'Blocking' section of Settings and and then 'Block app invites'. Then you just type their name into the box. YAY!", "You don't need to Block or Unfriend them, just hover over the drop down on one of their posts that appears on your feed and select 'Unfollow'. Bye bye friend who over-shares every single conversation she ever has with her boyfriend.", "If, like us, you follow similar accounts to that of a 12-year-old (Harry Potter, Boo) or a sexually frustrated housewife (Fifty Shades of Grey, George Clooney), you might want to hide these things from your profile so that guy you've started seeing doesn't think you are the kind of person who likes seeing pictures of cute puppies every day (even if you totally are).", "You can actually hide specific topics (movies, music, books, etc) from the 'About' section of your page, by clicking on the little pencil symbol next to 'About' on your profile. Select 'Manage Sections' from the drop down menu, uncheck the things you want to hide and click 'Save'. BOOM.", "If you've got a maiden name or just a nickname that is a gazillion times better than your actual name, you can add this to your account.", "Go to your profile and click 'About' and then 'Details About You'. Then, click 'Add a nickname, a birth name...' below 'Other Names' and select the type of name from the drop down menu next to 'Name Type'. Enter your other name and then all you have to do is check 'Show at top of profile' if you want your other name shown next to your full name. Just be careful what you pick, yeah?", "Sure, some work friends are actually better than real life friends, but others friend request you and unless you want to make your working day significantly more awkward, you don't really have any choice but to accept.", "So, while you might be cool with your line manager seeing your Sunday roast or your visit home, you might be less keen on them seeing that video of you singing drunk karaoke at 3am.", "Well, every single post has an option that lets you control who will see it. All you have to do is click the drop down and select 'Custom' or 'More Options'. It will then open a new window that lets you select exactly who can see it, including a box for 'Don't share with', where you can add the names of specific people you don't want to see it.", "Why? Well, if you're sent a message from someone who doesn't have any mutual friends with you, Facebook automatically filters it into the 'Other' folder under your messages. So that's probably where that love poem that Jamie Dornan sent you has been lost.", "Have an ex boyfriend who you don't want to unfriend but you also don't want them knowing your biz from now on? You can actually pretty much block someone without them ever realising.", "If you go to 'Timeline and Tagging' in Settings, there's a subhead for 'Who can see things on my timeline?'. By editing this, you can actually permanently stop a specific person (or people) from seeing what you and/or others post on your timeline.", "So, while it will appear as if you're still friends, the page they are seeing is effectively frozen in time as nothing new will come up when they visit your profile. Clever, huh? No longer does your Nan need to see you looking like a tequila-induced mess.", "You can add someone to your Restricted List. It's basically the same as blocking someone but without the notification and they are still technically listed as your friend. The only down side is that it will be more obvious that you've blocked certain content from them, than it will be if you just move them to an 'Acquaintance' or just block specific posts/pictures. Your call...", "You know, if you go to Settings, General and edit your language, you can select Pirate speak, Upside Down and a whole TON of other options. Yaarrrgghh me hearties!", "Do you really want to do this to yourself? Okay then. Websites like Sadly Unfriended can show you which of your friends (or former friends) has chosen to basically cut you out of their lives. Ouch.", "All you have to do is connect via Facebook using the link on the site and it will bring up your friends list. Then, the next time you visit the site and log in, it will show you if anyone has unfriended you since your last visit.", "For starters, it's worth just scrolling through your friend list every few months and asking yourself whether you're genuinely okay with these people having access to pictures of you on holiday in a bikini, posing with your family and talking about work.", "The most awkward thing is usually that weird in-between kinda friend that isn't really a close friend, but you'd like to stay in touch with (ex- colleagues, school friends, etc).", "The easiest thing to do is go on their profile and where it says 'Friends' with a tick, click the drop down and select 'Acquaintances'. This is for friends you don't need to stay in close touch with and people on your acquaintances list will rarely show up in your News Feed.", "Plus, when you're deciding who can see your wall or certain posts (as described above), you can just select 'Friends except Acquaintances' and ALL of the people listed as Acquaintances won't see it. Easy peasy.", "If you want to prioritise your best pals and see more of their HILARIOUS antics on your Timeline, just select them as a 'Close Friend' and you'll see more of them in your feed.", "Have an annoying relative that posts things ALL the time? Or a friend who just can't seem to stop tagging you in awful pictures? You can control everything that goes on your wall in one simple step.", "In Settings, go to 'Timeline and Tagging' and click 'edit' next to 'Review posts that friends tag you in before they appear on your Timeline?' and select 'On'. 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All rights reserved.", "To complete the sign up process, please click on \"YES, SIGN ME UP\" in the email we just sent to me@email.co.uk." ] }, "parsed_md": "15 Facebook tricks and tips to make your life SO much easier\n\nType to Search\n\nLike Us On Facebook\n\nFollow Us On Twitter\n\nCosmopolitanUK\n\nFollow Us On Pinterest Cosmopolitan\n\nSign Up For Our Newsletter Sign Up\n\nBreaking News!\n\nThousands more Harry Potter and the Cursed Child...\n\nAre these two of the ex-bakers going on Great...\n\nKanye West reportedly 'handcuffed and...\n\nJesy Nelson and Jake Roche supposedly 'split...\n\n11 Harry Potter references you might have missed...\n\n# 15 Facebook tricks you really need to know\n\n## How do you block someone without them knowing? How can you see who has\nunfriended you? ALL answered.\n\nMost Popular\n\n * Pin\n\n * Share\n\n * Tweet\n\n * Share\n\n * E-mail\n\n### 1\\. Only chat with the people you want to\n\nEveryone has someone they would rather didn't see them on Facebook chat. Well,\nthey don't have to! Just click the Settings wheel at the bottom of Chat, go to\n'Advanced Settings' and then just add the names of people you do or don't want\nto see that you're available.\n\n### 2\\. How to stop videos from automatically playing\n\nHave you noticed your data being rinsed or your battery being drained quicker\nthan usual? Well, that could well be down to the fact Facebook make videos\nautomatically play when you scroll past them on your Timeline. It might seem\nlike nothing, but all those seconds add up.\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\nUnder Settings, go to 'Video' and next to 'Auto-play Videos' select 'Off'. You\ncan still choose to click on a video and it will play, but you won't have to\nplay every single video that you scroll past any more.\n\n### 3\\. How to make that annoying friend less annoying\n\nEveryone has that Facebook friend who basically spams you with requests to\njoin her on Candy Crush Saga. Er... no thanks.\n\nAside from some of the more general blocking options (see below), you can\nactually get really specific and block app invites. Just go to the 'Blocking'\nsection of Settings and and then 'Block app invites'. Then you just type their\nname into the box. YAY!\n\nGIF\n\n * Pin\n\nTumblr\n\nMost Popular\n\n### 4\\. AND stop them from coming up on your feed\n\nYou don't need to Block or Unfriend them, just hover over the drop down on one\nof their posts that appears on your feed and select 'Unfollow'. Bye bye friend\nwho over-shares every single conversation she ever has with her boyfriend.\n\n### 5\\. How to stop everyone seeing the awful pages you like\n\nIf, like us, you follow similar accounts to that of a 12-year-old (Harry\nPotter, Boo) or a sexually frustrated housewife (Fifty Shades of Grey, George\nClooney), you might want to hide these things from your profile so that guy\nyou've started seeing doesn't think you are the kind of person who likes\nseeing pictures of cute puppies every day (even if you totally are).\n\nYou can actually hide specific topics (movies, music, books, etc) from the\n'About' section of your page, by clicking on the little pencil symbol next to\n'About' on your profile. Select 'Manage Sections' from the drop down menu,\nuncheck the things you want to hide and click 'Save'. BOOM.\n\n[Disclaimer: Any man who is not okay with your Harry Potter obsession is not\nthe right man. Okay?]\n\n### 6\\. How to add a nickname\n\nIf you've got a maiden name or just a nickname that is a gazillion times\nbetter than your actual name, you can add this to your account.\n\nGo to your profile and click 'About' and then 'Details About You'. Then, click\n'Add a nickname, a birth name...' below 'Other Names' and select the type of\nname from the drop down menu next to 'Name Type'. Enter your other name and\nthen all you have to do is check 'Show at top of profile' if you want your\nother name shown next to your full name. Just be careful what you pick, yeah?\n\n * Pin\n\nTumblr\n\n### 7\\. How to control exactly who sees which posts you put up\n\nSure, some work friends are actually better than real life friends, but others\nfriend request you and unless you want to make your working day significantly\nmore awkward, you don't really have any choice but to accept.\n\nSo, while you might be cool with your line manager seeing your Sunday roast or\nyour visit home, you might be less keen on them seeing that video of you\nsinging drunk karaoke at 3am.\n\nWell, every single post has an option that lets you control who will see it.\nAll you have to do is click the drop down and select 'Custom' or 'More\nOptions'. It will then open a new window that lets you select exactly who can\nsee it, including a box for 'Don't share with', where you can add the names of\nspecific people you don't want to see it.\n\n### 8\\. You could be missing Facebook Messages\n\nWhy? Well, if you're sent a message from someone who doesn't have any mutual\nfriends with you, Facebook automatically filters it into the 'Other' folder\nunder your messages. So that's probably where that love poem that Jamie Dornan\nsent you has been lost.\n\n### 9\\. How to block someone without actually blocking them\n\nHave an ex boyfriend who you don't want to unfriend but you also don't want\nthem knowing your biz from now on? You can actually pretty much block someone\nwithout them ever realising.\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\nIf you go to 'Timeline and Tagging' in Settings, there's a subhead for 'Who\ncan see things on my timeline?'. By editing this, you can actually permanently\nstop a specific person (or people) from seeing what you and/or others post on\nyour timeline.\n\nSo, while it will appear as if you're still friends, the page they are seeing\nis effectively frozen in time as nothing new will come up when they visit your\nprofile. Clever, huh? No longer does your Nan need to see you looking like a\ntequila-induced mess.\n\n * Pin\n\nTumblr\n\nMost Popular\n\n### 10\\. Orrrrr\n\nYou can add someone to your Restricted List. It's basically the same as\nblocking someone but without the notification and they are still technically\nlisted as your friend. The only down side is that it will be more obvious that\nyou've blocked certain content from them, than it will be if you just move\nthem to an 'Acquaintance' or just block specific posts/pictures. Your call...\n\n### 11\\. Make Facebook more LOL\n\nYou know, if you go to Settings, General and edit your language, you can\nselect Pirate speak, Upside Down and a whole TON of other options. Yaarrrgghh\nme hearties!\n\n### 12\\. How to see who has unfriended you\n\nDo you really want to do this to yourself? Okay then. Websites like Sadly\nUnfriended can show you which of your friends (or former friends) has chosen\nto basically cut you out of their lives. Ouch.\n\nAll you have to do is connect via Facebook using the link on the site and it\nwill bring up your friends list. Then, the next time you visit the site and\nlog in, it will show you if anyone has unfriended you since your last visit.\n\n * Pin\n\n### 13\\. How to sort out your friends list PROPERLY\n\nFor starters, it's worth just scrolling through your friend list every few\nmonths and asking yourself whether you're genuinely okay with these people\nhaving access to pictures of you on holiday in a bikini, posing with your\nfamily and talking about work.\n\nThe most awkward thing is usually that weird in-between kinda friend that\nisn't really a close friend, but you'd like to stay in touch with (ex-\ncolleagues, school friends, etc).\n\nThe easiest thing to do is go on their profile and where it says 'Friends'\nwith a tick, click the drop down and select 'Acquaintances'. This is for\nfriends you don't need to stay in close touch with and people on your\nacquaintances list will rarely show up in your News Feed.\n\nPlus, when you're deciding who can see your wall or certain posts (as\ndescribed above), you can just select 'Friends except Acquaintances' and ALL\nof the people listed as Acquaintances won't see it. Easy peasy.\n\n * Pin\n\nTumblr\n\n### 14\\. But what about your BFFs?\n\nIf you want to prioritise your best pals and see more of their HILARIOUS\nantics on your Timeline, just select them as a 'Close Friend' and you'll see\nmore of them in your feed.\n\n### 15\\. How to control what is posted on your timeline\n\nHave an annoying relative that posts things ALL the time? Or a friend who just\ncan't seem to stop tagging you in awful pictures? You can control everything\nthat goes on your wall in one simple step.\n\nIn Settings, go to 'Timeline and Tagging' and click 'edit' next to 'Review\nposts that friends tag you in before they appear on your Timeline?' and select\n'On'. That way you'll get a notification every time someone tags you in\nanything and you can decide whether or not it is posted to your timeline.\n\n * Share\n\n * Tweet\n\n * E-mail\n\nMore From\n\nEntertainment\n\nEntertainment\n\nShare\n\n * Share\n\n * Tweet\n\n * Pin\n\n * E-mail\n\nFunniest I'm A Celebrity Bushtucker trials EVER! Featuring Scarlett Moffatt,\nDougie Poynter and Joey Essex\n\nEr, LOL. By Dusty Baxter-Wright\n\nEntertainment\n\nShare\n\n * Share\n\n * Tweet\n\n * Pin\n\n * E-mail\n\nYou've been peeling potatoes wrong this whole time\n\nYou've been doing it the hard way.\n\nEntertainment\n\nShare\n\n * Share\n\n * Tweet\n\n * Pin\n\n * E-mail\n\n10 IRL scandals that got actors written out of TV shows\n\nIncludes real-life shin-kicking. 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Please give it 5 - 10 minutes or check your spam folder.\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-breakup", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210411223538/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-breakup", "parsed_text": { "title": "5-Step Guide on How to Breakup With Someone", "passages": [ "A lot of the time, conversation is focused on how hard it is to get into a relationship. We talk about how to know if someone is the right fit for us, how to develop a relationship with someone, etc. We also talk a lot about ways to keep a relationship going, such as good communication, trust, and keeping things exciting. But, there never seems to be much talk about how to end a relationship. We’re so caught up in worrying about getting and keeping someone, that we don’t think much about what to do when we realize that person isn’t right for us. There’s a lot that goes into ending a relationship and there are key steps you have to take emotionally for yourself and for the other person. If you’re going to breakup with someone, think of implementing CRHCB: Confidence, Respect, Honesty, Compassion, and Boundaries.", "The first step in breaking up with someone is establishing confidence in your decision. You have to know 100% that you want to end the relationship because when you’re not confident in your decision, you can be convinced to stay in an unhealthy relationship or end up in an on-again-off-again situation. Also, you wouldn’t want to put someone through the heartbreak of breaking up with them just to change your mind afterwards, which would then put an element of distrust and insecurity in your relationship once you got back together. So, talk to your friends and family members that you’re closest with, make a list of reasons it’s better for you to leave the relationship, and feel good about your decision knowing it’s what’s best for you.", "The second step is to end your relationship in a way that is respectful to the other person. Think about how you would want someone to break off a relationship with you and then give that same respect to the person you’re breaking up with. You probably wouldn’t want to be broken up with over a text message or a Facebook relationship status change, so don’t do that to the other person. Whenever possible, it’s best to set up a talk with them in- person. You can let them know over a text message that you want to talk with them so they don’t feel blindsided, but try to have the actual conversation about ending the relationship face to face. Not only is it better for the other person, it’s ultimately better for you. Oftentimes, we find it hard to communicate with someone face to face about a tough subject. If you can look the other person in the eye and let them know it’s over, they’ll be more likely to believe you and you’ll have an easier time staying strong in your decision — as opposed to saying it over the phone, seeing them in person, and getting back together with them because you aren’t able to stick to your decision in person.", "The third step is to be honest and open with your soon-to-be-ex in your conversation. Don’t use the old “it’s not you, it’s me” tactic, because they’ll know it’s not true and clichés can be insulting. Have the courage and respect to be completely honest with them about what you’re feeling and why you think the relationship should end. This way they don’t have to walk away from the relationship with unanswered questions that could torment them for years, wondering what they could have done or why they weren’t enough. If they didn’t treat you well in the relationship, let them know so that hopefully they can change their ways in their next relationship. And if they did treat you well, let them know that so they don’t go into future relationships treating someone poorly because they don’t think being the “nice guy” or “nice girl” brings them success in the dating world. Think about it as an exit interview: give them all the information and then let them decide what they want to do with it.", "The fourth step is to show compassion to the person you are breaking up with. While it’s important to let them know your side of the situation and stay firm in your decision to end the relationship, you still need to let them share their perspective and feelings. It’s not necessarily so that you’ll change your mind, but so that the other person feels that they have said what they need to say. Understand where they’re coming from, but don’t let it change your decision. This, at least, lets the other person walk away knowing there’s nothing more they could have said to change your mind and within that they’ll hopefully find closure, which brings us to the last step.", "The fifth and final step in breaking up with someone is to establish boundaries with them. This is often the hardest part of ending a relationship. Chances are you have mutual friends, you hang out at the same places, and maybe you even go to school together. It can be hard to have a clean break with someone when you factor in all the commonalities between your lives. While you want to be realistic about the boundaries you set with them, you want to be firm about them. If you know there are places where you’re going to see them in person, create a boundary so that you can’t contact each other over the phone or through social media. Whatever it is you decide, it needs to help you both find closure and move on with your lives. If you decide you want to be friends with your ex, you should still take a certain amount of time off from communicating and then revisit the situation by having a conversation about it in the future. Be careful with this: don't offer to stay friends with someone just because you want to soften the blow.", "Breakups are an extremely difficult experience to go through, no matter if you’re the dumper or the dumpee. Feelings are likely to get hurt and it’s a life change for the both of you. But as long as you remember to stay respectful and honest, you’ll significantly reduce the amount of pain that results from the breakup. Hopefully this advice helps you stay strong and confident while you move on to the next chapter of your life.", "The young person’s guide to conquering (and saving) the world. Teen Vogue covers the latest in celebrity news, politics, fashion, beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and entertainment.", "© 2021 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. 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We’re so caught up in worrying about getting and keeping\nsomeone, that we don’t think much about what to do when we realize that person\nisn’t right for us. There’s a lot that goes into ending a relationship and\nthere are key steps you have to take emotionally for yourself and for the\nother person. If you’re going to breakup with someone, think of implementing\nCRHCB: Confidence, Respect, Honesty, Compassion, and Boundaries.\n\nEstablish confidence in your decision\n\nThe first step in breaking up with someone is establishing confidence in your\ndecision. You have to know 100% that you want to end the relationship because\nwhen you’re not confident in your decision, you can be convinced to stay in an\nunhealthy relationship or end up in an on-again-off-again situation. Also, you\nwouldn’t want to put someone through the heartbreak of breaking up with them\njust to change your mind afterwards, which would then put an element of\ndistrust and insecurity in your relationship once you got back together. So,\ntalk to your friends and family members that you’re closest with, make a list\nof reasons it’s better for you to leave the relationship, and feel good about\nyour decision knowing it’s what’s best for you.\n\nBe respectful.\n\nThe second step is to end your relationship in a way that is respectful to the\nother person. Think about how you would want someone to break off a\nrelationship with you and then give that same respect to the person you’re\nbreaking up with. You probably wouldn’t want to be broken up with over a text\nmessage or a Facebook relationship status change, so don’t do that to the\nother person. Whenever possible, it’s best to set up a talk with them in-\nperson. You can let them know over a text message that you want to talk with\nthem so they don’t feel blindsided, but try to have the actual conversation\nabout ending the relationship face to face. Not only is it better for the\nother person, it’s ultimately better for you. Oftentimes, we find it hard to\ncommunicate with someone face to face about a tough subject. If you can look\nthe other person in the eye and let them know it’s over, they’ll be more\nlikely to believe you and you’ll have an easier time staying strong in your\ndecision — as opposed to saying it over the phone, seeing them in person, and\ngetting back together with them because you aren’t able to stick to your\ndecision in person.\n\nBe honest\n\nThe third step is to be honest and open with your soon-to-be-ex in your\nconversation. Don’t use the old “it’s not you, it’s me” tactic, because\nthey’ll know it’s not true and clichés can be insulting. Have the courage and\nrespect to be completely honest with them about what you’re feeling and why\nyou think the relationship should end. This way they don’t have to walk away\nfrom the relationship with unanswered questions that could torment them for\nyears, wondering what they could have done or why they weren’t enough. If they\ndidn’t treat you well in the relationship, let them know so that hopefully\nthey can change their ways in their next relationship. And if they did treat\nyou well, let them know that so they don’t go into future relationships\ntreating someone poorly because they don’t think being the “nice guy” or “nice\ngirl” brings them success in the dating world. Think about it as an exit\ninterview: give them all the information and then let them decide what they\nwant to do with it.\n\nShow compassion\n\nThe fourth step is to show compassion to the person you are breaking up with.\nWhile it’s important to let them know your side of the situation and stay firm\nin your decision to end the relationship, you still need to let them share\ntheir perspective and feelings. It’s not necessarily so that you’ll change\nyour mind, but so that the other person feels that they have said what they\nneed to say. Understand where they’re coming from, but don’t let it change\nyour decision. This, at least, lets the other person walk away knowing there’s\nnothing more they could have said to change your mind and within that they’ll\nhopefully find closure, which brings us to the last step.\n\nEstablish boundaries\n\nThe fifth and final step in breaking up with someone is to establish\nboundaries with them. This is often the hardest part of ending a relationship.\nChances are you have mutual friends, you hang out at the same places, and\nmaybe you even go to school together. It can be hard to have a clean break\nwith someone when you factor in all the commonalities between your lives.\nWhile you want to be realistic about the boundaries you set with them, you\nwant to be firm about them. If you know there are places where you’re going to\nsee them in person, create a boundary so that you can’t contact each other\nover the phone or through social media. Whatever it is you decide, it needs to\nhelp you both find closure and move on with your lives. If you decide you want\nto be friends with your ex, you should still take a certain amount of time off\nfrom communicating and then revisit the situation by having a conversation\nabout it in the future. Be careful with this: don't offer to stay friends with\nsomeone just because you want to soften the blow.\n\nBreakups are an extremely difficult experience to go through, no matter if\nyou’re the dumper or the dumpee. Feelings are likely to get hurt and it’s a\nlife change for the both of you. But as long as you remember to stay\nrespectful and honest, you’ll significantly reduce the amount of pain that\nresults from the breakup. Hopefully this advice helps you stay strong and\nconfident while you move on to the next chapter of your life.\n\nRelated: 9 Breakup Rules Every Girl Needs to Follow\n\nSex Ed 101:\n\nKeywordsBreakups\n\nThe young person’s guide to conquering (and saving) the world. Teen Vogue\ncovers the latest in celebrity news, politics, fashion, beauty, wellness,\nlifestyle, and entertainment.\n\n© 2021 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. 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We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.", "It's not easy for a man to tell his wife or girlfriend what she does to irritate him. In my experience, confessions like that tend to lodge themselves deep inside a woman's subconscious, never to be forgotten...ever. More than that, women tend to focus so much on their so-called \"faults\" that it can feel excessive to give you more reasons to be critical of yourselves. But in the name of healthy communication, sometimes it's important for couples to air their grievances. So let's take a different approach: Don't think of this list as the 10 things we dislike about you. Think of it more as the 10 things that will bring us closer together...by you not doing them.", "1. Second-Guessing Your Instincts You know that colleague who you think is deceitful? Or that girlfriend of yours who can be condescending? Well, let us save you some time: Your colleague is deceitful, and your friend is condescending. Plain and simple. Sometimes face value is, well, valuable. While it's true that men can have knee-jerk reactions, women tend to overdo it when it comes to giving people the benefit of the doubt. Yes, you could chalk your coworker's attitude up to his insecurities or blame your friend's tone on her manipulative mother, but instead, why not look out for your own feelings first? That's what men are doing when we offer a simple opinion on your dilemmas—we're trying to take your side. It would be nice if you did the same.", "2. Assuming We Know What You Want Us to Do One of the reasons men can be squeamish about women's emotions is because they often belie the exact opposite feeling. For example: If you have plans for the day, please don't tell us to enjoy ourselves at home if you really want us to address items 1 through 5 on the honey-do list. It's more than a little irksome to have you return, hug us, look around the house, and then say with that pinched smile, \"Did you have a nice, relaxing day?\"", "3. Smothering Instead of Mothering Women can confuse these two impulses––knowing the difference is crucial. One elicits gratitude in men; the other, orneriness. Like when we're sick. Mothering is a source of comfort that understands our flu is a temporary flaw in an otherwise heroic, virile and even studly constitution. Smothering, on the other hand, calls all of that into question. Smothering says we're 5-year-old boys who have no idea how to take care of ourselves. And that bugs us more than the bug in us. One way to differentiate between the two: Ask yourself if you're making a gesture to ease our suffering or to show how much we should appreciate you. The first is genuine; the second is manipulative.", "4. Having a Superiority Complex We're not sure if you're aware of this, but there appears to be an increasing trend among women to equate being male with being dumb. For instance, when we're at a dinner party and you recount a story about us that ends with this punch line: \"Well, you know [insert name of your dim husband here], he was just being a typical man.\" Sure, every guy has his off moments––even blunders worth lampooning––but making us the hapless straight man in an ongoing comedy routine is disrespectful. And we think you'd hate it if we did the same to you.", "5. Over-Sharing We're aware of the stereotype that says men never open up about their feelings. Thing is, sometimes opening up to you also means opening up to your sister, your mother or even your college roommate. Men value loyalty and confidentiality. Keeping the things we share between us––and only us––builds trust and will encourage even more communication. A win-win situation for everyone.", "6. Not Really Listening to Us Along those lines, many women believe that their interior lives deserve a singular spotlight and an endless theatrical run. And the fact that many men go along with this shouldn't be construed as a license to spill. Our emotional lives are often as turbulent as yours, but whenever we talk about the tough stuff, we measure the changes in your face or shifts in your intonation to gauge when you start to judge us. It may be cowardly, but men will stop talking rather than risk a woman's passive or outright wrath. So, by taking a backseat and letting your guy unburden himself—even if the subject is controversial or delivered in halting fashion—you create space for a more candid, and therefore truer, intimacy.", "7. RSVPing for Us Any man can relate to this moment: You're on your way home from work, imagining the weekend ahead...the relaxation, the freedom. Then you arrive home, only to learn that you have plans. Magical plans, it seems, since they appeared out of nowhere. OK, not nowhere exactly—they were conceived with the stroke of the wifely wand that says \"You're in too, bub!\" Here's the deal: If you're determined to make plans that include your husband or boyfriend, ask him first. And be prepared to hear that he might be too tired or would prefer to have a quiet weekend. Honoring his preferences from time to time will not go unnoticed.", "8. Fast-forwarding to the Future Women enjoy imagining the future. The story as it will be as opposed to the story that is right now. That can be a wonderful, romantic quality. It can also be an irritating, annoying quality. Having dinner together this Valentine's Day is beautiful enough without scripting the Valentine's Day we'll have when we're both 75. Enjoying the new sofa that we just bought is great without having to obsess over all of the other things that we \"need\" to make the living room look complete. Living in the moment provides its own vitality, which is more than enough to sustain our future together.", "9. Overlooking Our Quiet Acts of Thoughtfulness We know it's disappointing that we men aren't great at expressing ourselves verbally. (And we're working on that.) But in the same vein, we're disappointed that you can't seem to acknowledge the nonverbal acts of caring that we perform. Like changing the oil in your car, for example, or staying up late to make sure you arrived home safely from your business trip. Chivalry also falls into this category. The art of being a gentleman doesn't have to mean the end of feminism. Paying for dinner, holding the door open, standing up when you walk into a room...these are all gestures that demonstrate our awareness of others. Our awareness of you, specifically. While courtesy isn't the sum total of love, it's often how we show our feelings day to day. Women shouldn't be so quick to rebuff that.", "10. Devaluing Our Friendships Friendships were once considered a formative presence in a man's life. Older men were role models who helped develop character, while peers provided a level of camaraderie and acceptance that allowed us to forgo the machismo and be our truest selves––be that a poet, outdoorsman or both. While the value of sisterhood is extolled for women, the male equivalent is often vilified, and much of that is because women regard male friendships as being at odds with their romantic relationships. The two shouldn't be mutually exclusive—and encouraging rather than discouraging our time with our buddies would be a welcome change.", "This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io", "A Part of Hearst Digital Media Woman's Day participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites." ] }, "parsed_md": "Things That Turn Men Off - How Women Turn Men Off\n\nToday's Top Stories\n\n1\n\n17 Kitchen Gadgets to Make Cooking Easier\n\n2\n\nSimple Self-Care Tasks That'll Change Your Life\n\n3\n\n50 of the Best Memorial Day Cookout Recipes\n\n4\n\n45 Marriage Tips From Longtime Couples\n\n5\n\nThe Best Grilling Tips, Straight From the Pros\n\nEvery item on this page was chosen by a Woman's Day editor. We may earn\ncommission on some of the items you choose to buy.\n\n# 10 Things That Turn Men Off\n\nFind out which female habits drive guys crazy...and not in a good way\n\nBy Brendan Tapley\n\nMar 16, 2010\n\nShutterstock\n\nIt's not easy for a man to tell his wife or girlfriend what she does to\nirritate him. In my experience, confessions like that tend to lodge themselves\ndeep inside a woman's subconscious, never to be forgotten...ever. More than\nthat, women tend to focus so much on their so-called \"faults\" that it can feel\nexcessive to give you more reasons to be critical of yourselves. But in the\nname of healthy communication, sometimes it's important for couples to air\ntheir grievances. So let's take a different approach: Don't think of this list\nas the 10 things we dislike about you. Think of it more as the 10 things that\nwill bring us closer together...by you not doing them.\n\n1\\. Second-Guessing Your Instincts You know that colleague who you think is\ndeceitful? Or that girlfriend of yours who can be condescending? Well, let us\nsave you some time: Your colleague is deceitful, and your friend is\ncondescending. Plain and simple. Sometimes face value is, well, valuable.\nWhile it's true that men can have knee-jerk reactions, women tend to overdo it\nwhen it comes to giving people the benefit of the doubt. Yes, you could chalk\nyour coworker's attitude up to his insecurities or blame your friend's tone on\nher manipulative mother, but instead, why not look out for your own feelings\nfirst? That's what men are doing when we offer a simple opinion on your\ndilemmas—we're trying to take your side. It would be nice if you did the same.\n\n2\\. Assuming We Know What You Want Us to Do One of the reasons men can be\nsqueamish about women's emotions is because they often belie the exact\nopposite feeling. For example: If you have plans for the day, please don't\ntell us to enjoy ourselves at home if you really want us to address items 1\nthrough 5 on the honey-do list. It's more than a little irksome to have you\nreturn, hug us, look around the house, and then say with that pinched smile,\n\"Did you have a nice, relaxing day?\"\n\n3\\. Smothering Instead of Mothering Women can confuse these two\nimpulses––knowing the difference is crucial. One elicits gratitude in men; the\nother, orneriness. Like when we're sick. Mothering is a source of comfort that\nunderstands our flu is a temporary flaw in an otherwise heroic, virile and\neven studly constitution. Smothering, on the other hand, calls all of that\ninto question. Smothering says we're 5-year-old boys who have no idea how to\ntake care of ourselves. And that bugs us more than the bug in us. One way to\ndifferentiate between the two: Ask yourself if you're making a gesture to ease\nour suffering or to show how much we should appreciate you. The first is\ngenuine; the second is manipulative.\n\n4\\. Having a Superiority Complex We're not sure if you're aware of this, but\nthere appears to be an increasing trend among women to equate being male with\nbeing dumb. For instance, when we're at a dinner party and you recount a story\nabout us that ends with this punch line: \"Well, you know [insert name of your\ndim husband here], he was just being a typical man.\" Sure, every guy has his\noff moments––even blunders worth lampooning––but making us the hapless\nstraight man in an ongoing comedy routine is disrespectful. And we think you'd\nhate it if we did the same to you.\n\n5\\. Over-Sharing We're aware of the stereotype that says men never open up\nabout their feelings. Thing is, sometimes opening up to you also means opening\nup to your sister, your mother or even your college roommate. Men value\nloyalty and confidentiality. Keeping the things we share between us––and only\nus––builds trust and will encourage even more communication. A win-win\nsituation for everyone.\n\n6\\. Not Really Listening to Us Along those lines, many women believe that\ntheir interior lives deserve a singular spotlight and an endless theatrical\nrun. And the fact that many men go along with this shouldn't be construed as a\nlicense to spill. Our emotional lives are often as turbulent as yours, but\nwhenever we talk about the tough stuff, we measure the changes in your face or\nshifts in your intonation to gauge when you start to judge us. It may be\ncowardly, but men will stop talking rather than risk a woman's passive or\noutright wrath. So, by taking a backseat and letting your guy unburden\nhimself—even if the subject is controversial or delivered in halting\nfashion—you create space for a more candid, and therefore truer, intimacy.\n\n7\\. RSVPing for Us Any man can relate to this moment: You're on your way home\nfrom work, imagining the weekend ahead...the relaxation, the freedom. Then you\narrive home, only to learn that you have plans. Magical plans, it seems, since\nthey appeared out of nowhere. OK, not nowhere exactly—they were conceived with\nthe stroke of the wifely wand that says \"You're in too, bub!\" Here's the deal:\nIf you're determined to make plans that include your husband or boyfriend, ask\nhim first. And be prepared to hear that he might be too tired or would prefer\nto have a quiet weekend. Honoring his preferences from time to time will not\ngo unnoticed.\n\n8\\. Fast-forwarding to the Future Women enjoy imagining the future. The story\nas it will be as opposed to the story that is right now. That can be a\nwonderful, romantic quality. It can also be an irritating, annoying quality.\nHaving dinner together this Valentine's Day is beautiful enough without\nscripting the Valentine's Day we'll have when we're both 75. Enjoying the new\nsofa that we just bought is great without having to obsess over all of the\nother things that we \"need\" to make the living room look complete. Living in\nthe moment provides its own vitality, which is more than enough to sustain our\nfuture together.\n\n9\\. Overlooking Our Quiet Acts of Thoughtfulness We know it's disappointing\nthat we men aren't great at expressing ourselves verbally. (And we're working\non that.) But in the same vein, we're disappointed that you can't seem to\nacknowledge the nonverbal acts of caring that we perform. Like changing the\noil in your car, for example, or staying up late to make sure you arrived home\nsafely from your business trip. Chivalry also falls into this category. The\nart of being a gentleman doesn't have to mean the end of feminism. Paying for\ndinner, holding the door open, standing up when you walk into a room...these\nare all gestures that demonstrate our awareness of others. Our awareness of\nyou, specifically. While courtesy isn't the sum total of love, it's often how\nwe show our feelings day to day. Women shouldn't be so quick to rebuff that.\n\n10\\. Devaluing Our Friendships Friendships were once considered a formative\npresence in a man's life. Older men were role models who helped develop\ncharacter, while peers provided a level of camaraderie and acceptance that\nallowed us to forgo the machismo and be our truest selves––be that a poet,\noutdoorsman or both. While the value of sisterhood is extolled for women, the\nmale equivalent is often vilified, and much of that is because women regard\nmale friendships as being at odds with their romantic relationships. 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So, cutting off that communication is a great way to sabotage the relationship.", "You can read this advice in any number of ways. You can literally stop talking. You can stop talking about important things. Or you can stop talking about your problems. It just depends on how quickly you want them to end the relationship.", "You’ll need to proactively avoid talking about anything important. If your significant other wants to “have a talk,” say, “maybe later.” Likewise, if you stop talking about the future, whether that means potential vacations, marriage, joint purchases, or even just meeting the parents, they will get frustrated with you and back away. Talking — even about nothing — is one of the foundations of a good relationship, so if you can avoid that the relationship will eventually self-destruct.", "This method can take a while in some cases, so make sure you’re up for the emotional drain of it all. The good news is that stonewalling is a great indicator that your relationship is doomed, so the more you tune out and withdraw, the better.", "You know what people love? Know-it-alls. One of the best ways to burn through a relationship is to make it a point to prove you’re right at every opportunity.", "One common piece of advice in every relationship article ever written is to let certain things go. Don’t worry about proving a point. So if you really want to screw up a relationship, make sure your partner know you’re right as often as possible. If that also happens to prove them wrong, then that’s even better.", "So, every time you’re right about something, make sure your partner knows it. If it’s an argument you have or just some stupid trivia, be sure to tell them all about how correct you always are. If you’re not right, that’s OK. Go out of your way to shoehorn an explanation as to why you were close enough to being right. If you want to up your game, go ahead and also nitpick everything they’re doing while suggesting that your way is the best (and only) way of doing things. If you really want to up the ante, start keeping score of how often you’re right and they’re wrong. People love that.", "Eventually, you’ll push the other person away with your cockiness, arrogance, and inability to let the little things go. Obviously this won’t work with everyone, but it’s a pretty easy way to turn just about anyone off. Within weeks they will be breaking up with you.", "A good couple puts the success of the relationship near the front of their priority list. You’ll make some sacrifices. You’ll do things you don’t want to do in an effort to make the other person happy. If you want someone to break up with you, just do the exact opposite of that. Make your relationship the last thing on your priority list.", "Football? Video games? Yoga? Beers with friends? Work? All of these things are more important than your relationship now. Get used to saying things like, “Sorry, I can’t go out to dinner tonight, I have plans to head to the go-kart track to race with Jeb,” or “Dinner on your birthday? No can do, Jen’s having people over for a wine tasting.”", "The more selfish you can be, the better. Go all in if you can and avoid doing anything new as a couple. Within a month your significant other will get the hint and dump you.", "If pop songs are any indication, jealousy is a huge reason relationships come to an end. Why? Well, Psychology Today suggests jealousy stems from insecurity, obsessive thinking, or a paranoid personality. The best way to manifest that to get someone to break up with you is get clingy in the relationship. Plus, as we’ve seen before, most successful relationships maintain friendships and hobbies outside of one another, so if you can prevent that from happening, you’re sure to sabotage the whole thing. The more clingy you act, the quicker you can scare someone away.", "If you’re not sure how to do this, you can start small and work your way up. Question your significant other about where they were, what they had for lunch, who they were with, and what they really think about that new employee in accounting. From there, you can start accusing them of spending too much time with other people, spending too much on their hobby, or whatever else. If that doesn’t seem like it’s working, start insisting that you accompany them everywhere they go. The idea here is to make it seem like you have no life outside of the relationship. Jealousy just happens to be the easiest way to show that.", "Getting someone to break up with you is all about inhabiting undesirable traits. That could be as simple as laziness or as complex as jealousy, but either way, you’ll have to live with that for a few weeks or months (or even years if you’re in a particularly long relationship) before someone will ditch you.", "Most of this sounds too hard. The ignore/forget technique works well, usually. “Oh, I forgot to tell you I’m heading on a holiday? Oh, deary me.” Then, forgetting to call on this holiday is almost a guaranteed deal breaker.", "One sure fire and very fast method is to look them in the eye and say “I’ve been getting more and more unhappy recently, we are clearly not working out any more. So, I’ve thought long and hard about this for many weeks and I have to leave you.” At that point turn around and leave. Erase their name from your phone, put a block on their texts and you are done.", "This is awful advice. If you don’t feel comfortable in a relationship then end it. Anything else; cheating, passive aggressiveness, is just pathetic and completely a reflection of the person committing the disgusting act.", "Sounds just like my partner of 12 years, except for the clingy part. He’s got all the other bits down pat and yes, I am about to leave him." ] }, "parsed_md": "How To Sabotage Your Relationship And Get Them To Break Up With You Instead\n\nLevel Up Your Life\n\nSubscribe\n\n#### Follow us, subscribe and get in touch\n\n## Recent Posts\n\n##### How to Grant Temporary Access to Your Discord\n\nGetty\n\n##### An Expert’s Guide To Choosing the Right Rug for Your Space\n\n##### 8 Smart Scales That Tell Your More Than Just Your Weight\n\nGetty\n\n##### The Four Simple ‘Rules’ You Should Follow When It Comes To...\n\nGetty Images\n\n##### Here’s the Weather Forecast for the January 26 Public Holiday in...\n\n## Deals\n\n#### 8 Smart Scales That Tell Your More Than Just Your Weight\n\nImage: iStock\n\n##### Here’s Why You Should Have a Humidifier in Your Home\n\n##### Everything You Need to Start a Podcast on a Budget\n\nImage: Instagram @dollyalderton\n\n##### 11 Books on Being Single That’ll Completely Change Your Outlook\n\nImage: Getty/Kristian Scheffler\n\n##### Period Shorts Are a Safer (and Comfier) Bedtime Alternative to Tampons\n\n## Sponsored Articles\n\n# How To Sabotage Your Relationship And Get Them To Break Up With You Instead\n\nShare\n\n10\n\n### Thorin Klosowski\n\nPublished 5 years ago: November 21, 2015 at 7:00 am -\n\nFiled to:communcation\n\ndatingevil weekevil week 2015relationshipssocial gpsthinking\n\nWe know a lot about what makes relationships work — and fail. If you’re too\nmuch of a wuss to break up with someone yourself, here’s how to do the exact\nopposite so they will break up with you.\n\nIllustration by Tina Mailhot-Roberge.\n\n## Stop Talking\n\nAs we’ve said time and time again, good communication is vital to any\nrelationship. You should be open, talk about your problems, and connect on\nmultiple levels. So, cutting off that communication is a great way to sabotage\nthe relationship.\n\nYou can read this advice in any number of ways. You can literally stop\ntalking. You can stop talking about important things. Or you can stop talking\nabout your problems. It just depends on how quickly you want them to end the\nrelationship.\n\nYou’ll need to proactively avoid talking about anything important. If your\nsignificant other wants to “have a talk,” say, “maybe later.” Likewise, if you\nstop talking about the future, whether that means potential vacations,\nmarriage, joint purchases, or even just meeting the parents, they will get\nfrustrated with you and back away. Talking — even about nothing — is one of\nthe foundations of a good relationship, so if you can avoid that the\nrelationship will eventually self-destruct.\n\nThis method can take a while in some cases, so make sure you’re up for the\nemotional drain of it all. The good news is that stonewalling is a great\nindicator that your relationship is doomed, so the more you tune out and\nwithdraw, the better.\n\n## Make a Point to Prove You’re Always Right\n\nYou know what people love? Know-it-alls. One of the best ways to burn through\na relationship is to make it a point to prove you’re right at every\nopportunity.\n\nOne common piece of advice in every relationship article ever written is to\nlet certain things go. Don’t worry about proving a point. So if you really\nwant to screw up a relationship, make sure your partner know you’re right as\noften as possible. If that also happens to prove them wrong, then that’s even\nbetter.\n\nSo, every time you’re right about something, make sure your partner knows it.\nIf it’s an argument you have or just some stupid trivia, be sure to tell them\nall about how correct you always are. If you’re not right, that’s OK. Go out\nof your way to shoehorn an explanation as to why you were close enough to\nbeing right. If you want to up your game, go ahead and also nitpick everything\nthey’re doing while suggesting that your way is the best (and only) way of\ndoing things. If you really want to up the ante, start keeping score of how\noften you’re right and they’re wrong. People love that.\n\nEventually, you’ll push the other person away with your cockiness, arrogance,\nand inability to let the little things go. Obviously this won’t work with\neveryone, but it’s a pretty easy way to turn just about anyone off. Within\nweeks they will be breaking up with you.\n\n## Put Your Relationship Last\n\nA good couple puts the success of the relationship near the front of their\npriority list. You’ll make some sacrifices. You’ll do things you don’t want to\ndo in an effort to make the other person happy. If you want someone to break\nup with you, just do the exact opposite of that. Make your relationship the\nlast thing on your priority list.\n\nFootball? Video games? Yoga? Beers with friends? Work? All of these things are\nmore important than your relationship now. Get used to saying things like,\n“Sorry, I can’t go out to dinner tonight, I have plans to head to the go-kart\ntrack to race with Jeb,” or “Dinner on your birthday? No can do, Jen’s having\npeople over for a wine tasting.”\n\nThe more selfish you can be, the better. Go all in if you can and avoid doing\nanything new as a couple. Within a month your significant other will get the\nhint and dump you.\n\n## Bump Up Your Jealousy Game\n\nIf pop songs are any indication, jealousy is a huge reason relationships come\nto an end. Why? Well, Psychology Today suggests jealousy stems from\ninsecurity, obsessive thinking, or a paranoid personality. The best way to\nmanifest that to get someone to break up with you is get clingy in the\nrelationship. Plus, as we’ve seen before, most successful relationships\nmaintain friendships and hobbies outside of one another, so if you can prevent\nthat from happening, you’re sure to sabotage the whole thing. The more clingy\nyou act, the quicker you can scare someone away.\n\nIf you’re not sure how to do this, you can start small and work your way up.\nQuestion your significant other about where they were, what they had for\nlunch, who they were with, and what they really think about that new employee\nin accounting. From there, you can start accusing them of spending too much\ntime with other people, spending too much on their hobby, or whatever else. If\nthat doesn’t seem like it’s working, start insisting that you accompany them\neverywhere they go. The idea here is to make it seem like you have no life\noutside of the relationship. Jealousy just happens to be the easiest way to\nshow that.\n\nGetting someone to break up with you is all about inhabiting undesirable\ntraits. That could be as simple as laziness or as complex as jealousy, but\neither way, you’ll have to live with that for a few weeks or months (or even\nyears if you’re in a particularly long relationship) before someone will ditch\nyou.\n\nIf any of this stuff sounds familiar, you’re already well on your way to\nwrecking your relationship. Good job!\n\nLifehacker’s Evil Week highlights the dark side of life hacking. How you use\nthat knowledge is up to you.\n\nShare this Story\n\nGet our Newsletter Subscribe\n\n## Comments\n\n * Dan Zammell says:\n\nNovember 21, 2015 at 7:35 am\n\nMost of this sounds too hard. The ignore/forget technique works well, usually.\n“Oh, I forgot to tell you I’m heading on a holiday? Oh, deary me.” Then,\nforgetting to call on this holiday is almost a guaranteed deal breaker.\n\n * ompster says:\n\nNovember 21, 2015 at 12:17 pm\n\nStep 1. Grow a spine Step 2. Do the right thing you gutless wonder\n\n * Jayd says:\n\nNovember 21, 2015 at 1:42 pm\n\nOne sure fire and very fast method is to look them in the eye and say “I’ve\nbeen getting more and more unhappy recently, we are clearly not working out\nany more. So, I’ve thought long and hard about this for many weeks and I have\nto leave you.” At that point turn around and leave. Erase their name from your\nphone, put a block on their texts and you are done.\n\n * ThisIsAbsurd says:\n\nNovember 21, 2015 at 4:49 pm\n\nThis is awful advice. If you don’t feel comfortable in a relationship then end\nit. Anything else; cheating, passive aggressiveness, is just pathetic and\ncompletely a reflection of the person committing the disgusting act.\n\nWhy mess people around? I don’t understand. Anything other than a simple\nending is pathetic.\n\n * darylcheshire says:\n\nNovember 22, 2015 at 1:50 pm\n\nbe critical and apply double standards\n\n * unknown_101 says:\n\nNovember 24, 2015 at 6:18 pm\n\nhow to be a manipulative bitch and make them the bad guy.\n\n * Disgusted says:\n\nJanuary 1, 2016 at 9:00 am\n\nThe above is really bad advice. Society is crumbling from lack of moral\nfortitude, the above just encourages rot.\n\n * Julianna says:\n\nJanuary 1, 2016 at 12:52 pm\n\nSounds just like my partner of 12 years, except for the clingy part. He’s got\nall the other bits down pat and yes, I am about to leave him.\n\n * transientmind says:\n\nJanuary 6, 2016 at 8:40 pm\n\nJesus Christ. It’s not Evil Week yet, guys! This is some pretty appalling\nstuff. Don’t do any of it!\n\n * Davetheassapparently says:\n\nJanuary 14, 2016 at 10:51 am\n\nWait I already do this... Am I sabotaging my own relationship without knowing\nit? :0\n\n * Davetheassapparently says:\n\nJanuary 14, 2016 at 10:51 am\n\nWait I already do this... Am I sabotaging my own relationship without knowing\nit? :0\n\nShow more comments\n\nComments are closed.\n\n## Log in to comment on this story!\n\nLog in\n\nThere are no more articles to be viewed\n\n© 2007 - 2021 Pedestrian Group\n\n## Log in to Lifehacker to:\n\n * Comment on stories\n\n#### By logging in, you can access these features throughout our network.\n\nHaven't registered? Sign up here\n\nLost your password? Click here to reset\n\nBack to Login? 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There are also those who are unhappily married or don't respect that others are unavailable. These people might develop a crush on someone even if that person isn't single or isn't looking.\"", "Crushes are common when men and women are thrown together in a high-pressure atmosphere. You're well-dressed and at your best at work. That's bound to get someone's little mind spinning. (See: \"Flirting Without Disaster.\")", "The irony is obvious: Sex permeates every other aspect of life and is used to sell mundane things like soap, but sexual expression of just about any kind is The Great No-No at work. If you handle the situation badly, that giggle could morph into a snarl and a sexual harassment lawsuit. (See: \"Kiss 'n' Tell Via E-Mail.\")", "For starters, ignore the flirtatious behavior — play dumb if you have to. (Gentlemen: This shouldn't be much of a stretch for you.) In most cases, your lack of response will be clearly understood by the person making cow eyes at you and the crush will evaporate quickly.", "\"What simplifies the situation is that usually there are strong hints that an infatuation isn't mutual,\" says Yager, a relationship and work expert who holds a Ph.D. in sociology. \"This is conveyed through body language, including how people do or don't look at others. Most of the time, those hints stop the co-worker from trying to take the relationship to the next level because most people want to avoid rejection.\"", "Conduct business as if there were no sighs, saucy looks or sly comments. Work with the person as you normally would. Stick to business and it will be impossible for all but the daffiest of the moonstruck to misinterpret your lack of interest in pursing a romantic relationship.", "If there are blatant displays of affection, it's time to talk to the person privately. Tell the person that you're flattered by the attention and generous words, but that such behavior isn't appropriate at work. Make it clear that you depend on the person as a member of the team and you look forward to a long professional relationship as colleagues — and nothing more.", "\"The message is that you're flattered and you respect your co-worker as a co- worker,\" Yager says. \"But you don't have any other kind of feelings toward him or her. It also may be important to reinforce that you don't want what your co-worker just shared with you to hurt your working relationship. Make it clear that you want to keep working together and hope your reply won't change that.\"", "In general, you want to keep the discussion as low-key as possible. Never be confrontational, and always leave a way for the person to back down gracefully and move on. However, some people don't take the hint. If goofy notes continue to show up in your e-mail or and inappropriate gifts mysteriously land on your desk, it's time to speak to your supervisor. (See: \"Handling The Office Jerk.\")", "Outline the situation to your boss and make it clear that you have done everything possible to discourage the person's attention. A good supervisor will listen carefully and act quickly because such behavior can become sexual harassment and leave the company open to big bucks liability if the next person isn't as understanding as you in dealing with the situation. This is true if you work for a mom-and-pop company, a privately held up-and-comer or a major corporation such as Sony, PeopleSoft, AIG or Bank of America.", "If you're a supervisor and thinking about fooling around with a subordinate, you're headed for trouble, and you're probably too irresponsible to be a manager. Remember: Your position of authority changes everything, leaving you and your company open to expensive litigation and, possibly, a large settlement.", "A one-way infatuation with a subordinate will be a subject of great mirth in the cubicles and will undercut your authority as a manager. The solution is simple: Don't even think about it.", "\"In addition to the gossip that the boss's one-way infatuation may inspire, it could lead to a sexual harassment lawsuit,\" Yager says. \"Even if there is no lawsuit, the boss may lose the ability to manage effectively. The boss's poor judgment could result in termination.\"", "If you think you've met your future spouse and if there's reason to believe things might work out, one of you should transfer to another department before asking for a date. This is especially true if one supervises the other.", "You can resolve most one-way infatuations yourself. Keep things private and allow the person to move on gracefully. In most cases, focus on work and don't mention the potentially difficult situation with the person or anyone else.", "But keep your ear to the ground. If the person quickly moves on to another with the same act, there may be trouble ahead. That, as the lawyers say, might establish a \"pattern and practice\" that creates a \"hostile work environment.\" If the person continues the behavior with others, inform your supervisor.", "Don't blame yourself, but review your actions to be sure you haven't sent mixed messages. There's nothing more flattering than being told that you're duckier than frog's ears, so be sure that you somehow haven't encouraged the person's behavior.", "\"Even if you are unavailable romantically because you are dating or married or if you have a policy of not dating anyone at work, you might want to try to avoid using those reasons for why you didn't return your co-worker's romantic feelings toward you,\" says Yager, who also wrote \"When Friendship Hurts.\" \"Such reasons might be misconstrued as giving hope that things might be different if your romantic situation changes in the future or if you no longer work together.\"", "When you've finally made your lack of interest understood, it's time to get back to work. If you're lucky, you work with a room filled with bright, engaging people. A junior high crush is just a minor annoyance that will soon fade from your memory and won't get in the way of tackling the next project.", "\"Whether you say 'no thanks' in person, over the phone or in writing, you always need to consider how it impacts your job, always your primary focus,\" Yager says.", "Mortgage rates\| View rates in your area ---\|--- Mortgage type\| Today\| +/-\| Chart 30 yr fixed mtg\| 4.05% 15 yr fixed mtg\| 3.41% 30 yr fixed jumbo mtg\| 4.27% Auto rates\| View rates in your area ---\|--- Auto type\| Today\| +/-\| Chart 48 month new car loan\| 3.25% 36 month used car loan\| 3.49% 36 month new car loan\| 2.93%", "Home equity rates\| View rates in your area ---\|--- Home equity type\| Today\| +/-\| Chart $30K HELOC FICO\| 3.79% $30K home equity loan FICO\| 4.99% $75K home equity loan FICO\| 4.69% Credit card rates\| View more rates ---\|--- Card type\| Today\| +/-\| Last Week Low Interest Cards\| 13.83%\| 13.79% Cash Back Cards\| 17.80%\| 17.78% Rewards Cards\| 17.18%\| 17.17%", "Savings rates\| View rates in your area ---\|--- Savings type\| Today\| +/-\| Chart Money market account\| 0.34% $10K Money market account\| 0.32% 6 month CD\| 0.48%", "1. 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Here's how to handle\n\n#### Below:\n\n 1. * x\n\n###### Jump to discuss comments below\n\n * discuss\n 2. * x\n\n###### Jump to data See the latest rates around the country\n\n * data\n 3. * x\n\n######\n\nLatest market data\n\nDJIA\n\n-\n\n * related\n\nAdvertise\n\nBy Scott Reeves\n\nupdated 5/16/2006 4:43:10 PM ET 2006-05-16T20:43:10\n\n * Print\n * Font:\n * +\n * -\n\nNEW YORK — You probably haven't been on the receiving end of cow eyes and\ngiggles since junior high school.\n\nBut one day, amid the Microsoft spreadsheets, it hits you: A co-worker has a\ncrush on you.\n\nThis type of behavior is wildly inappropriate at work, but it's been a while\nsince you tossed spitballs in algebra class and you're not sure how to say\n\"no, thanks\" without damaging an otherwise good working relationship.\n\n\"What complicates the issue of unreturned infatuation is that work is often\nthe key place where potential romantic relationships might develop,\" says Dr.\nJan Yager, author of \"Who's That Sitting At My Desk?\" \"Working, eight, ten or\nmore hours a day makes the workplace 'dating central' for some. There are also\nthose who are unhappily married or don't respect that others are unavailable.\nThese people might develop a crush on someone even if that person isn't single\nor isn't looking.\"\n\nCrushes are common when men and women are thrown together in a high-pressure\natmosphere. You're well-dressed and at your best at work. That's bound to get\nsomeone's little mind spinning. (See: \"Flirting Without Disaster.\")\n\nThe irony is obvious: Sex permeates every other aspect of life and is used to\nsell mundane things like soap, but sexual expression of just about any kind is\nThe Great No-No at work. If you handle the situation badly, that giggle could\nmorph into a snarl and a sexual harassment lawsuit. (See: \"Kiss 'n' Tell Via\nE-Mail.\")\n\nHere's how to get it right:\n\nAdvertise\n\nAdvertise\n\nAdvertise\n\nFor starters, ignore the flirtatious behavior — play dumb if you have to.\n(Gentlemen: This shouldn't be much of a stretch for you.) In most cases, your\nlack of response will be clearly understood by the person making cow eyes at\nyou and the crush will evaporate quickly.\n\n\"What simplifies the situation is that usually there are strong hints that an\ninfatuation isn't mutual,\" says Yager, a relationship and work expert who\nholds a Ph.D. in sociology. \"This is conveyed through body language, including\nhow people do or don't look at others. Most of the time, those hints stop the\nco-worker from trying to take the relationship to the next level because most\npeople want to avoid rejection.\"\n\nConduct business as if there were no sighs, saucy looks or sly comments. Work\nwith the person as you normally would. Stick to business and it will be\nimpossible for all but the daffiest of the moonstruck to misinterpret your\nlack of interest in pursing a romantic relationship.\n\nIf there are blatant displays of affection, it's time to talk to the person\nprivately. Tell the person that you're flattered by the attention and generous\nwords, but that such behavior isn't appropriate at work. Make it clear that\nyou depend on the person as a member of the team and you look forward to a\nlong professional relationship as colleagues — and nothing more.\n\n\"The message is that you're flattered and you respect your co-worker as a co-\nworker,\" Yager says. \"But you don't have any other kind of feelings toward him\nor her. It also may be important to reinforce that you don't want what your\nco-worker just shared with you to hurt your working relationship. Make it\nclear that you want to keep working together and hope your reply won't change\nthat.\"\n\nIn general, you want to keep the discussion as low-key as possible. Never be\nconfrontational, and always leave a way for the person to back down gracefully\nand move on. However, some people don't take the hint. If goofy notes continue\nto show up in your e-mail or and inappropriate gifts mysteriously land on your\ndesk, it's time to speak to your supervisor. (See: \"Handling The Office\nJerk.\")\n\nOutline the situation to your boss and make it clear that you have done\neverything possible to discourage the person's attention. A good supervisor\nwill listen carefully and act quickly because such behavior can become sexual\nharassment and leave the company open to big bucks liability if the next\nperson isn't as understanding as you in dealing with the situation. This is\ntrue if you work for a mom-and-pop company, a privately held up-and-comer or a\nmajor corporation such as Sony, PeopleSoft, AIG or Bank of America.\n\nIf you're a supervisor and thinking about fooling around with a subordinate,\nyou're headed for trouble, and you're probably too irresponsible to be a\nmanager. Remember: Your position of authority changes everything, leaving you\nand your company open to expensive litigation and, possibly, a large\nsettlement.\n\nA one-way infatuation with a subordinate will be a subject of great mirth in\nthe cubicles and will undercut your authority as a manager. The solution is\nsimple: Don't even think about it.\n\n\"In addition to the gossip that the boss's one-way infatuation may inspire, it\ncould lead to a sexual harassment lawsuit,\" Yager says. \"Even if there is no\nlawsuit, the boss may lose the ability to manage effectively. The boss's poor\njudgment could result in termination.\"\n\nIf you think you've met your future spouse and if there's reason to believe\nthings might work out, one of you should transfer to another department before\nasking for a date. This is especially true if one supervises the other.\n\nYou can resolve most one-way infatuations yourself. Keep things private and\nallow the person to move on gracefully. In most cases, focus on work and don't\nmention the potentially difficult situation with the person or anyone else.\n\nAdvertise\n\nAdvertise\n\nAdvertise\n\nBut keep your ear to the ground. If the person quickly moves on to another\nwith the same act, there may be trouble ahead. That, as the lawyers say, might\nestablish a \"pattern and practice\" that creates a \"hostile work environment.\"\nIf the person continues the behavior with others, inform your supervisor.\n\nDon't blame yourself, but review your actions to be sure you haven't sent\nmixed messages. There's nothing more flattering than being told that you're\nduckier than frog's ears, so be sure that you somehow haven't encouraged the\nperson's behavior.\n\n\"Even if you are unavailable romantically because you are dating or married or\nif you have a policy of not dating anyone at work, you might want to try to\navoid using those reasons for why you didn't return your co-worker's romantic\nfeelings toward you,\" says Yager, who also wrote \"When Friendship Hurts.\"\n\"Such reasons might be misconstrued as giving hope that things might be\ndifferent if your romantic situation changes in the future or if you no longer\nwork together.\"\n\nWhen you've finally made your lack of interest understood, it's time to get\nback to work. If you're lucky, you work with a room filled with bright,\nengaging people. A junior high crush is just a minor annoyance that will soon\nfade from your memory and won't get in the way of tackling the next project.\n\n\"Whether you say 'no thanks' in person, over the phone or in writing, you\nalways need to consider how it impacts your job, always your primary focus,\"\nYager says.\n\n© 2012 Forbes.com\n\n### Discuss:\n\nDiscussion comments\n\n“ ”\n\nExpand Collapse\n\n,\n\nReply\n\nAdvertise\n\nAdvertise\n\nAdvertise\n\nView all comments\n\nLeave your comment\n\nYou\n\nMost active discussions\n\n 1. votes comments\n\n 2. votes comments\n\n 3. votes comments\n\n 4. votes comments\n\nShow discussion\n\n### Data: Latest rates in the US\n\nMortgage rates\| View rates in your area \n---\|--- \nMortgage type\| Today\| +/-\| Chart \n30 yr fixed mtg\| 4.05% \n15 yr fixed mtg\| 3.41% \n30 yr fixed jumbo mtg\| 4.27% \nAuto rates\| View rates in your area \n---\|--- \nAuto type\| Today\| +/-\| Chart \n48 month new car loan\| 3.25% \n36 month used car loan\| 3.49% \n36 month new car loan\| 2.93% \n \nHome equity rates\| View rates in your area \n---\|--- \nHome equity type\| Today\| +/-\| Chart \n$30K HELOC FICO\| 3.79% \n$30K home equity loan FICO\| 4.99% \n$75K home equity loan FICO\| 4.69% \nCredit card rates\| View more rates \n---\|--- \nCard type\| Today\| +/-\| Last Week \nLow Interest Cards\| 13.83%\| 13.79% \nCash Back Cards\| 17.80%\| 17.78% \nRewards Cards\| 17.18%\| 17.17% \n \nSavings rates\| View rates in your area \n---\|--- \nSavings type\| Today\| +/-\| Chart \nMoney market account\| 0.34% \n$10K Money market account\| 0.32% \n6 month CD\| 0.48% \n \nAdvertise \| AdChoices \n \n--- \n \nSource: Bankrate.com\n\n### Related: Forbes.com\n\nMajor market indices Quotes delayed 15+ min.\n\nDJIA\n\n-\n\nNASDAQ\n\n-\n\nS&P 500\n\n-\n\nAdvertise\n\n 1. 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Although sharing is a great way to better relationships, it can also damage them.\"", "In a 2008 study, Michigan State University researchers asked college students to look at fictional Facebook profiles and decide how much they liked the profiles' owners.", "Results showed that the \"sweet spot\" for likability was about 300 friends. Likability ratings were lowest when a profile owner had only about 100 friends, and almost as low when they had more than 300 friends.", "As for why 300-plus friends could be a turn-off, the study authors write, \"Individuals with too many friends may appear to be focusing too much on Facebook, friending out of desperation rather than popularity.\"", "On the other hand, the college students doing the evaluation each had about 300 Facebook friends themselves. So the researchers acknowledge that in a population where the most common number of Facebook friends is 1,000, the sweet spot for likability could be 1,000.", "Keep in mind, though, that a 2014 survey found that the average number of Facebook friends among adult users was 338.", "Interestingly, the study also suggested that participants weren't consciously aware that they liked people less when they had too many or too few Facebook friends.", "In general, people like each other more after they've traded confidences. Self-disclosure is one of the best ways to make friends as an adult.", "But psychologists say that disclosing something too intimate — say, that your sister is having an extramarital affair — while you're still getting to know someone can make you seem insecure and decrease your likability.", "The key is to get just the right amount of personal. A 2013 study led by Susan Sprecher at Illinois State University suggests that simply sharing details about your hobbies and your favorite childhood memories can make you seem warmer and more likable.", "That same 2013 study by Sprecher found an important caveat to the idea that self-disclosure predicts closeness: It has to be mutual. People generally like you less if you don't reciprocate when they disclose something intimate.", "In the study, unacquainted participants either engaged in back-and-forth self- disclosure or took turns self-disclosing for 12 minutes each while the other listened. Results showed that participants in the back-and-forth group liked each other significantly more.", "As the authors write, \"Although shy or socially anxious people may ask questions of the other to detract attention from themselves, our research shows that this is not a good strategy for relationship initiation. Both participants in an interaction need to disclose to generate mutual closeness and liking.\"", "If your LinkedIn profile features an image of your face practically smushed up against the camera, you'd be wise to change it.", "Research from 2012 suggests that faces photographed from just 45 centimeters — about 1.5 feet — away are considered less trustworthy, attractive, and competent than faces photographed from 135 centimeters, about 4.5 feet, away.", "Research suggests that letting your real feelings come through is a better strategy for getting people to like you than bottling it all up.", "In one 2016 study, the University of Oregon researchers videotaped people watching two movie scenes: the fake-orgasm part of the movie \"When Harry Met Sally\" and a sad scene from \"The Champ.\" In some cases, the movie-watchers were instructed to react naturally; in another, they were instructed to suppress their emotions.", "College students then watched the four versions of the videos. Researchers measured how much interest the students expressed in befriending the people in the videos, as well as their assessments of the personalities of the people in the clips.", "Results showed that suppressors were judged less likable — as well as less extroverted and agreeable — than people who emoted naturally.", "The researchers wrote: \"People ... do not pursue close relationships indiscriminately — they probably look for people who are likely to reciprocate their investments. So when perceivers detect that someone is hiding their emotions, they may interpret that as a disinterest in the things that emotional expression facilitates — closeness, social support, and interpersonal coordination.\"", "It makes logical sense that the nicer and more altruistic you seem, the more people will like you. But some science suggests otherwise.", "In a 2010 study, researchers at Washington State University and the Desert Research Institute had college students play a computer game with four other players, who were really manipulations by the researchers.", "Here's how one of the study authors explained the study procedure in The Harvard Business Review: \"Each participant was placed in a five-person group, but did not see its other members. Each was given endowments that they could in their turn choose to keep or return, in whole or in part. There was some incentive to maximize one's holdings, but not an obvious one.\"", "\"The participants were told that, at the end of the semester, a random drawing of their names would be held and those few who were chosen would have their holdings converted to Dining Services coupons redeemable at campus eateries.\"", "Some of the fake participants would give up lots of points and only take a few vouchers — a rather altruistic behavior. As it turns out, most participants said they wouldn't want to work with their unselfish teammate again.", "In a similar, follow-up experiment in the same study, some said the unselfish teammate made them look bad; others suspected they had ulterior motives.", "In an effort to impress friends and potential employers, some people disguise bragging as self-criticism. This behavior, otherwise known as \"humblebragging,\" could be a turn-off, according to a working paper from Harvard Business School.", "The authors of that paper asked college students to write down how they'd answer a question about their biggest weakness in a job interview. The results suggested that more than three-quarters of participants humblebragged, usually about being a perfectionist or working too hard.", "Yet independent research assistants said they'd be more likely to hire the participants who were honest, and found them significantly more likable. Those students said things like, \"I'm not always the best at staying organized\" and \"sometimes I overreact to situations.\"", "Another alternative in a job-interview situation is to talk about weaknesses that don't directly relate to the position — for example, a fear of public speaking if you're applying for a writing role.", "Never let 'em see — or smell — you sweat. Research suggests that the odor of your nervous sweat may subconsciously influence people's judgments of your personality.", "In 2013, researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center had participants watch videos of women in everyday situations, like working in an office and taking care of a child. While watching the videos, they sniffed three kinds of sweat: sweat that someone had produced while exercising, sweat produced during a stressful situation, and sweat produced during a stressful situation that had been covered up with antiperspirant.", "Results showed that participants rated the women lower on all measures when they smelled the stress-induced sweat. When they smelled the stress sweat that had been covered up with antiperspirant, they rated the women more positively.", "When you're at a networking event and meeting lots of new people, it can be hard to keep a smile plastered on your face. Try anyway.", "In 2016, researchers at Stanford University and the University of Duisburg- Essen found that students who interacted with each other through avatars felt more positively about the interaction when the avatar displayed a bigger smile.", "Here's where things get confusing. Even though smiling in person can make you more likeable, research suggests smiling virtually can work to your detriment — especially in more formal settings.", "A 2017 article published by researchers in Israel and the Netherlands found that including smiling emoticons in an email makes you seem less competent — and doesn't make you seem warmer.", "In the first of a series of studies, participants read an email that included either just text or text plus a smiley. The email was written by a hypothetical project teammate. Results showed that the hypothetical teammate was perceived as only slightly warmer and as significantly less competent when the person included a smiley.", "But here's the science: A 2012 study by researchers at the University of Melbourne, the University of Leuven, and New York University found that people with more complicated last names are judged more negatively.", "In one experiment included in the study, undergraduate participants read a mock newspaper article about a man running for an upcoming local council election. Some participants read about a man with a relatively easy-to- pronounce last name (Lazaridis or Paradowska); others read about a man with a harder-to-pronounce name (Vougiouklakis and Leszczynska).", "As it turns out, participants who'd read about the man with the simpler name said that candidate was a better fit for the government position than participants who'd read about the man with the more complicated name.", "It can be tempting to mention that famous author who graduated from your alma mater or that time you met Kylie Jenner in order to impress your conversation partner. But the tactic can backfire.", "That's according to researchers at the University of Zurich. In 2009, they published a study suggesting that name-dropping makes people seem both less likable and less competent.", "For the study, University of Zurich students interacted with \"partners\" via email (the emails had really been generated by the researchers).", "In some emails, the partner mentioned that Roger Federer was his friend and that they'd worked out together. In other emails, the partner only mentioned that Federer was a friend. In another set of emails, the partner mentioned that he or she was a fan of Federer. And in some emails, the partner didn't mention Federer at all.", "Results showed that the stronger the supposed association between the partner and Federer, the fewer participants liked their partner. The researchers found that was largely because participants felt their partners were manipulative.", "Extend a limp noodle to a new acquaintance and you could undermine the positive impression you're trying to make, according to an article by psychologist John D. Mayer published in Psychology Today.", "A 2000 University of Alabama study found that people could predict the personalities of undergraduates they shook hands with. Specifically, the handshake raters intuited that the students with firm handshakes were more positive, more outgoing, and less socially anxious.", "Meanwhile, a 2008 study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that, in mock interviews, students who had a firmer handshake at the beginning of the interview were ultimately perceived as more hireable.", "Psychologists have known for a while about a phenomenon called \"reciprocity of liking\": When we think someone likes us, we tend to like them as well.", "In 2009, researchers at the University of Waterloo and the University of Manitoba found that when we expect people to accept us, we act warmer toward them — thereby increasing the chances that they really will like us. So even if you're not sure how a person you're interacting with feels about you, act like you like them and they'll probably like you back.", "If, on the other hand, you don't express fondness for the person you're meeting, you could potentially turn them off." ] }, "parsed_md": "Things that make people dislike you - Business Insider\n\nLoading...\n\n * BI Prime\n * Intelligence\n\nLog in\n\nSubscribe Subscribe\n\n##\n\nDOW\n\n##\n\nS&P 500\n\n##\n\nNASDAQ 100\n\nHOMEPAGE Subscribe Subscribe\n\nHome Executive Lifestyle\n\n# 15 things you're doing that make people dislike you immediately\n\nShana Lebowitz and Erin McDowell\n\n2019-10-08T17:15:00Z\n\nDisclosing something extremely personal early on in a relationship can send\nyour partner running for the hills.\n\nTara Moore/Getty Images\n\n * It's not hard to make someone dislike you, whether you're interacting online or in real life.\n * If you share something overly personal too soon or hide your emotions, for example, you may unwittingly repel people.\n * Even the smell of your sweat or a hard-to-pronounce last name — things that are mostly out of your control — can be a turn-off.\n * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.\n\nGenerally speaking, you've only got a few seconds to make someone want to\nspend more time with you.\n\nAnd in those precious few seconds, everything matters — from your last name to\nthe smell of your sweat (unfair and gross, we know).\n\nMaking a good first impression is vital when it comes to job interviews, first\ndates, or important meetings with your boss — therefore, it's really important\nto know if some of your behaviors are bringing people in, or totally turning\nthem off.\n\nBelow, you'll find a list of 15 various scientific findings on the traits and\nbehaviors that make people dislike you, both online and in person.\n\n## Sharing too many photos on Facebook\n\nA dog in a Halloween costume.\n\nAP\n\nIf you're the kind of person who shares snapshots of your honeymoon, cousin's\ngraduation, and dog dressed in a Halloween costume all in the same day, you\nmight want to stop.\n\nA 2013 discussion paper from researchers at Birmingham Business School\nsuggested that posting too many photos on Facebook could hurt your real-life\nrelationships.\n\n\"This is because people, other than very close friends and relatives, don't\nseem to relate well to those who constantly share photos of themselves,\" lead\nstudy author David Houghton said in a release.\n\nSpecifically, friends don't like it when you've got too many photos of family,\nand relatives don't like it when you've got too many photos of friends.\n\nBen Marder, of the University of Edinburgh, also worked on the study and\nwarned: \"Be cautious when sharing and think how it will be perceived by all\nthe others who may see it. Although sharing is a great way to better\nrelationships, it can also damage them.\"\n\n## Having too many or too few Facebook friends\n\nThe Facebook app.\n\nFacebook\n\nIn a 2008 study, Michigan State University researchers asked college students\nto look at fictional Facebook profiles and decide how much they liked the\nprofiles' owners.\n\nResults showed that the \"sweet spot\" for likability was about 300 friends.\nLikability ratings were lowest when a profile owner had only about 100\nfriends, and almost as low when they had more than 300 friends.\n\nAs for why 300-plus friends could be a turn-off, the study authors write,\n\"Individuals with too many friends may appear to be focusing too much on\nFacebook, friending out of desperation rather than popularity.\"\n\nOn the other hand, the college students doing the evaluation each had about\n300 Facebook friends themselves. So the researchers acknowledge that in a\npopulation where the most common number of Facebook friends is 1,000, the\nsweet spot for likability could be 1,000.\n\nKeep in mind, though, that a 2014 survey found that the average number of\nFacebook friends among adult users was 338.\n\nInterestingly, the study also suggested that participants weren't consciously\naware that they liked people less when they had too many or too few Facebook\nfriends.\n\n## Disclosing something extremely personal early on in a relationship\n\nTwo people talking.\n\nFrancisco Osorio/Flickr\n\nIn general, people like each other more after they've traded confidences.\nSelf-disclosure is one of the best ways to make friends as an adult.\n\nBut psychologists say that disclosing something too intimate — say, that your\nsister is having an extramarital affair — while you're still getting to know\nsomeone can make you seem insecure and decrease your likability.\n\nThe key is to get just the right amount of personal. A 2013 study led by Susan\nSprecher at Illinois State University suggests that simply sharing details\nabout your hobbies and your favorite childhood memories can make you seem\nwarmer and more likable.\n\n## Asking someone questions without talking about yourself at all\n\nTwo people sitting on a beach.\n\nFlickr / Pedro Ribeiro Simões\n\nThat same 2013 study by Sprecher found an important caveat to the idea that\nself-disclosure predicts closeness: It has to be mutual. People generally like\nyou less if you don't reciprocate when they disclose something intimate.\n\nIn the study, unacquainted participants either engaged in back-and-forth self-\ndisclosure or took turns self-disclosing for 12 minutes each while the other\nlistened. Results showed that participants in the back-and-forth group liked\neach other significantly more.\n\nAs the authors write, \"Although shy or socially anxious people may ask\nquestions of the other to detract attention from themselves, our research\nshows that this is not a good strategy for relationship initiation. Both\nparticipants in an interaction need to disclose to generate mutual closeness\nand liking.\"\n\n## Posting a close-up profile photo\n\nA close-up photo of a man's face.\n\nCarlos Pacheco/Flickr\n\nIf your LinkedIn profile features an image of your face practically smushed up\nagainst the camera, you'd be wise to change it.\n\nResearch from 2012 suggests that faces photographed from just 45 centimeters —\nabout 1.5 feet — away are considered less trustworthy, attractive, and\ncompetent than faces photographed from 135 centimeters, about 4.5 feet, away.\n\n## Hiding your emotions\n\nA woman covering her face with her hands.\n\nAndy Morales/flickr\n\nResearch suggests that letting your real feelings come through is a better\nstrategy for getting people to like you than bottling it all up.\n\nIn one 2016 study, the University of Oregon researchers videotaped people\nwatching two movie scenes: the fake-orgasm part of the movie \"When Harry Met\nSally\" and a sad scene from \"The Champ.\" In some cases, the movie-watchers\nwere instructed to react naturally; in another, they were instructed to\nsuppress their emotions.\n\nCollege students then watched the four versions of the videos. Researchers\nmeasured how much interest the students expressed in befriending the people in\nthe videos, as well as their assessments of the personalities of the people in\nthe clips.\n\nResults showed that suppressors were judged less likable — as well as less\nextroverted and agreeable — than people who emoted naturally.\n\nThe researchers wrote: \"People ... do not pursue close relationships\nindiscriminately — they probably look for people who are likely to reciprocate\ntheir investments. So when perceivers detect that someone is hiding their\nemotions, they may interpret that as a disinterest in the things that\nemotional expression facilitates — closeness, social support, and\ninterpersonal coordination.\"\n\n## Acting too nice\n\nA person smiling.\n\nEye for Ebony/Unsplash\n\nIt makes logical sense that the nicer and more altruistic you seem, the more\npeople will like you. But some science suggests otherwise.\n\nIn a 2010 study, researchers at Washington State University and the Desert\nResearch Institute had college students play a computer game with four other\nplayers, who were really manipulations by the researchers.\n\nHere's how one of the study authors explained the study procedure in The\nHarvard Business Review: \"Each participant was placed in a five-person group,\nbut did not see its other members. Each was given endowments that they could\nin their turn choose to keep or return, in whole or in part. There was some\nincentive to maximize one's holdings, but not an obvious one.\"\n\n\"The participants were told that, at the end of the semester, a random drawing\nof their names would be held and those few who were chosen would have their\nholdings converted to Dining Services coupons redeemable at campus eateries.\"\n\nSome of the fake participants would give up lots of points and only take a few\nvouchers — a rather altruistic behavior. As it turns out, most participants\nsaid they wouldn't want to work with their unselfish teammate again.\n\nIn a similar, follow-up experiment in the same study, some said the unselfish\nteammate made them look bad; others suspected they had ulterior motives.\n\n## Humblebragging\n\nA job interview.\n\nChris Hondros/Getty Images\n\nIn an effort to impress friends and potential employers, some people disguise\nbragging as self-criticism. This behavior, otherwise known as\n\"humblebragging,\" could be a turn-off, according to a working paper from\nHarvard Business School.\n\nThe authors of that paper asked college students to write down how they'd\nanswer a question about their biggest weakness in a job interview. The results\nsuggested that more than three-quarters of participants humblebragged, usually\nabout being a perfectionist or working too hard.\n\nYet independent research assistants said they'd be more likely to hire the\nparticipants who were honest, and found them significantly more likable. Those\nstudents said things like, \"I'm not always the best at staying organized\" and\n\"sometimes I overreact to situations.\"\n\nAnother alternative in a job-interview situation is to talk about weaknesses\nthat don't directly relate to the position — for example, a fear of public\nspeaking if you're applying for a writing role.\n\n## Getting too nervous\n\nTwo people looking nervous.\n\nSean Gallup/Getty Images\n\nNever let 'em see — or smell — you sweat. Research suggests that the odor of\nyour nervous sweat may subconsciously influence people's judgments of your\npersonality.\n\nIn 2013, researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center had participants\nwatch videos of women in everyday situations, like working in an office and\ntaking care of a child. While watching the videos, they sniffed three kinds of\nsweat: sweat that someone had produced while exercising, sweat produced during\na stressful situation, and sweat produced during a stressful situation that\nhad been covered up with antiperspirant.\n\nParticipants were then asked to rate the women on how competent, confident,\nand trustworthy they seemed.\n\nResults showed that participants rated the women lower on all measures when\nthey smelled the stress-induced sweat. When they smelled the stress sweat that\nhad been covered up with antiperspirant, they rated the women more positively.\n\n## Not smiling\n\nA girl frowning.\n\nFlickr/stevendepolo\n\nWhen you're at a networking event and meeting lots of new people, it can be\nhard to keep a smile plastered on your face. Try anyway.\n\nIn 2016, researchers at Stanford University and the University of Duisburg-\nEssen found that students who interacted with each other through avatars felt\nmore positively about the interaction when the avatar displayed a bigger\nsmile.\n\nBonus: A 2015 study found that smiling when you first meet someone helps\nensure that they'll remember you later.\n\n## Including a smiling emoticon in an email\n\nSmiley face stickers.\n\nJohn Fischer/flickr\n\nHere's where things get confusing. Even though smiling in person can make you\nmore likeable, research suggests smiling virtually can work to your detriment\n— especially in more formal settings.\n\nA 2017 article published by researchers in Israel and the Netherlands found\nthat including smiling emoticons in an email makes you seem less competent —\nand doesn't make you seem warmer.\n\nIn the first of a series of studies, participants read an email that included\neither just text or text plus a smiley. The email was written by a\nhypothetical project teammate. Results showed that the hypothetical teammate\nwas perceived as only slightly warmer and as significantly less competent when\nthe person included a smiley.\n\n## Having a hard-to-pronounce name\n\nName-tags.\n\nTravis Wise/Flickr\n\nWe know: This one's really not fair.\n\nBut here's the science: A 2012 study by researchers at the University of\nMelbourne, the University of Leuven, and New York University found that people\nwith more complicated last names are judged more negatively.\n\nIn one experiment included in the study, undergraduate participants read a\nmock newspaper article about a man running for an upcoming local council\nelection. Some participants read about a man with a relatively easy-to-\npronounce last name (Lazaridis or Paradowska); others read about a man with a\nharder-to-pronounce name (Vougiouklakis and Leszczynska).\n\nAs it turns out, participants who'd read about the man with the simpler name\nsaid that candidate was a better fit for the government position than\nparticipants who'd read about the man with the more complicated name.\n\n## Name-dropping\n\nRoger Federer.\n\nGetty Images\n\nIt can be tempting to mention that famous author who graduated from your alma\nmater or that time you met Kylie Jenner in order to impress your conversation\npartner. But the tactic can backfire.\n\nThat's according to researchers at the University of Zurich. In 2009, they\npublished a study suggesting that name-dropping makes people seem both less\nlikable and less competent.\n\nFor the study, University of Zurich students interacted with \"partners\" via\nemail (the emails had really been generated by the researchers).\n\nIn some emails, the partner mentioned that Roger Federer was his friend and\nthat they'd worked out together. In other emails, the partner only mentioned\nthat Federer was a friend. In another set of emails, the partner mentioned\nthat he or she was a fan of Federer. And in some emails, the partner didn't\nmention Federer at all.\n\nResults showed that the stronger the supposed association between the partner\nand Federer, the fewer participants liked their partner. The researchers found\nthat was largely because participants felt their partners were manipulative.\n\n## Offering a weak handshake\n\nTwo people shaking hands.\n\nPressmaster/Shutterstock\n\nExtend a limp noodle to a new acquaintance and you could undermine the\npositive impression you're trying to make, according to an article by\npsychologist John D. Mayer published in Psychology Today.\n\nA 2000 University of Alabama study found that people could predict the\npersonalities of undergraduates they shook hands with. Specifically, the\nhandshake raters intuited that the students with firm handshakes were more\npositive, more outgoing, and less socially anxious.\n\nMeanwhile, a 2008 study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found\nthat, in mock interviews, students who had a firmer handshake at the beginning\nof the interview were ultimately perceived as more hireable.\n\n## Acting like you don't like someone\n\nTwo people on a bad date.\n\nGetty Images\n\nPsychologists have known for a while about a phenomenon called \"reciprocity of\nliking\": When we think someone likes us, we tend to like them as well.\n\nIn 2009, researchers at the University of Waterloo and the University of\nManitoba found that when we expect people to accept us, we act warmer toward\nthem — thereby increasing the chances that they really will like us. So even\nif you're not sure how a person you're interacting with feels about you, act\nlike you like them and they'll probably like you back.\n\nIf, on the other hand, you don't express fondness for the person you're\nmeeting, you could potentially turn them off.\n\n * Read more:\n * 17 psychological tricks to make people like you immediately\n * 8 signs you have more influence at work than you think\n * 4 telltale signs a coworker secretly dislikes you, according to career experts\n * The subtle body language signs someone doesn't like you, according to a former FBI agent and body language expert\n\nNewsletter\n\nA roundup of uplifting stories about everyday heroes. Sign up for Insider\nLife.\n\n### SEE ALSO: 14 habits of the most likable people\n\nMore: Relationships Social Media Job Interview Personality\n\n * Psychology\n\nFollow us on:\n\nAlso check out:\n\n* Copyright © 2021 Insider Inc. All rights reserved. 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Here’s the first one (of six!).", "How does one deal with a coworker who you suspect has a crush on you? I won’t detail all of the reasons why, but he will stare intently at me when we pass in the hallway, and he’s said a couple of not-very-appropriate-for-work things to me. Looking back, I realize I should have called him out on the inappropriate remarks, but I was fairly surprised and couldn’t really think how to react in the moment.", "I’m married, so I feel it should go without saying that I am Not Interested. I know in the past you’ve advised the direct approach, but it seems like it shouldn’t be necessary for me to march into his office and declare that I have no intention of cheating on my spouse in general or with him in particular. Other than keeping my distance while still being professional, is there anything else I can do?", "Well, it’s hard to give a perfect answer without knowing a bit more about what he’s doing, but unless he asks you out or makes some kind of pass at you, it doesn’t sound like there’s a need to directly confront him. Instead, the most graceful way to handle it is to simply set and maintain very clear professional boundaries, making more of a point to do that than you might with a friendly coworker otherwise. There’s no need to announce, “Bob, I am not interested in you, so stop it with the soulful looks.” You can simply maintain appropriate boundaries.", "But you should address the inappropriate remarks if they happen again. It’s sometimes hard to do this in the moment if you’re not prepared for it, so you want to have a couple of phrases ready to use. For instance: “That’s inappropriate.” “Hey, I’m not comfortable with that.” “Please don’t say that to me.” “What do you mean by that?”", "If it gets to the point where it’s really making you uncomfortable, you might handle it differently — but you don’t mention that that’s the case, so I’m assuming it’s no more than the “I’m the object of a colleague’s crush” discomfort.", "1. saro* February 14, 2013 at 9:08 am\nNow I want you to do it. Just go around in a huff and accuse people of having crushes on you.", "1. Josh S* February 14, 2013 at 9:28 am\nAnd surreptitiously video the whole thing so we can enjoy the reactions. :)", "2. Janet* February 14, 2013 at 9:55 am\nOh Lord, at an older job, I worked with a woman who firmly believed tons of people had crushes on her. She’d say things like “She’s so mean to me because she’s jealous that I’m young and pretty” and “He couldn’t be my manager because he had feelings for me, he was always staring at my breasts, that’s why I got transferred” and “It’s so hard to work here because they don’t take you seriously if you’re not old and fat.” She was something special.", "1. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 9:35 am\nI didn’t mean it – please don’t complain and get me banned from here. Sadly you guys are my only social group and without you I am on a fast train to becoming Howard Hughes.", "This kind of reminds me of when my youngest was maybe 3rd-4th grade and he came home from school and slammed the door and shouted, ” I AM SO SICK OF PEOPLE FALLING IN LOVE WITH ME!”", "Apparently it was the second little girl to have a crush on him in one school year sent him clean over the edge. He’s always been a little truth screamer.", "1. AdAgencyChick* February 14, 2013 at 9:47 am\nI nearly spit water all over my keyboard at this mental image. Thanks for the Valentine’s Day giggle!", "3. Jazzy Red* February 14, 2013 at 11:58 am\nI can just see that as a valentine, on red heart shaped paper, with lace trim, in calligraphy. Actually it would be cute to give to your honey.", "2. Anon* February 14, 2013 at 11:36 pm\nHaha, this is so cute :). I like this response the best – it’s nice, and not hurtful. And light-hearted, gentle and tactful. If this coworker DID have a crush on you, this might just be a nice ‘heads up’ for them – it’s not a crime to like someone from afar, and maybe they just didn’t realize their emotions were seeping out, so if you say this in a nice, almost joking way, I think they might think twice next time they stare at you ‘intensely’. If they DIDN’T have a crush on you, this is still a nice heads up for them, because maybe... they were just trying to be nice and get to know you better? And this is a (gentle) sign that their behavior is interpreted the wrong way, so they’d get the hint that their doing something unappreciated.", "I’m also generally curious why you think they like you. I’m just asking because people have mistakenly thought I’ve had a crush on them before especially when I was younger, not so much now. But people would think that because I was very nice and warm towards them, I liked them, even though I was like that with everyone I was close to and/or felt comfortable, safe with. Most people who get to know me and have the chance to observe me in multiple settings just realize that this is my personality, but I’ve been surprised when a few people thought I liked them when I was younger. It was really unexpected.", "I get very uncomfortable with women who think we want to bed them at work [all the time]. While I don’t doubt you know when a man is hitting on you or not, sometimes I think you get it wrong. You have every reason to be defensive but coming from a man: unless I explicitly asked you out, I might not be interested for all we know. There is this lady (single) at my work place who is all tense around men, she will get up and leave if she is left with a man only on a table, it really makes me uncomfortable. I am now hesitant to approach her with an honest question. I have a sister and I hate for you to think when I open my mouth I want to holla at you.", "1. Anonymous* February 14, 2013 at 8:49 am\nIt someone isn’t comfortable with someone else’s subtle flirtations, and can be considered sexual harassment...", "2. Jen in RO* February 14, 2013 at 8:57 am\nI think that Nameless’s point was that the subtle flirtations sometimes aren’t", "3. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 8:58 am\nActually – the bar for sexual harassment is higher than being uncomfortable with subtle flirting. The person who is uncomfortable has to tell the other party to stop. If it persists after they were directly told to stop it may rise to that level, depending on the action.", "4. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:19 am\n“If someone isn’t comfortable with someone else’s subtle flirtations, and can be considered sexual harassment...”", "1. In-House Counsel* February 14, 2013 at 12:10 pm\nIt’s actually severe OR pervasive, so if it becomes pervasive (it happens all the time), “subtle flirtation” could violate the law even if it isn’t severe.", "1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:12 pm\nI can’t imagine “subtle flirtation” ever rising to the legal level for harassment. What, laughing and telling jokes? Looking interested when someone talks? The occasional “you look nice”? That’s what subtle flirtation is, and that’s not going to be found illegal. Maybe we have different definitions of “subtle”!", "2. In-House Counsel* February 14, 2013 at 12:17 pm\n(I hit “submit” too soon.) To be sexual harassment, the flirtation would also have to impact the recipient’s ability to perform his or her job...", "2. Legal Eagle* February 14, 2013 at 8:58 am\nShe can’t sit next to a man at a table by herself? Very bizarre.", "1. TheSnarkyB* February 14, 2013 at 11:53 am\nI understand that people might not be used to this idea, but if we think about it, we can all come up with a few understandable reasons that this may be the case. I often see on this website pleas for people to consider that we all have different lives and pasts, so if we encounter “odd” or “bizarre” behavior, we should consider that there’s a legitimate and real reason someone might be behaving in a way we wouldn’t. I guess I just want to add this plea to that pile. I know a lot of people who are dealing with things that would make them uncomfortable around men for a time, so... let’s just not make any assumptions.", "2. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:38 pm\nIt could very well be religious. Or she may have a history of abuse that makes her uncomfortable in such situations. I don’t see any point in being personally offended by this woman’s actions. (Not to imply that anyone here is, but rather that this is something that’s really only her issue.)", "3. Anonymous* February 14, 2013 at 8:59 am\nmaybe it’s against her religion? or something happened to her and shes uncomfortable being around a man alone? but there are totally people who think everyone is ~all up on them~ and that’s annoying.", "4. Anon* February 14, 2013 at 9:07 am\nNameless: I agree with you – this person could be reading this all wrong. I’m finding this a bit frustrating. I will now get flamed and someone will say, “You don’t know what she has experienced in the past to make her feel uncomfortable!” That’s right – I don’t – and neither does this poor guy. How is anyone supposed to know – and should we all walk around on egg shells with everyone we come across, for fear we may inadvertently make someone uncomfortable? Outside of not doing and saying stupid, insensitive things, what else can we do to make sure no one we come across is ever made to feel uncomfortable?", "1. KellyK* February 14, 2013 at 9:33 am\nUm...if they ask you not to do something, because it’s making them uncomfortable, stop. And avoid touching and/or staring at coworkers.", "I find it frustrating that people jump straight to “She’s interpreting it wrong.” Without any idea what the guy has said or done, you assume that he’s the innocent “poor guy” and she’s arrogant or looking for something to get upset over.", "Could she be wrong? Sure, he may not have a crush on her. Is he acting inappropriately based on what she’s said (the staring and inappropriate remarks)? Also yes.", "1. Jen in RO* February 14, 2013 at 9:54 am\nAnon (or the OP) didn’t say mention anyone asking anyone else to be left alone. He/She only said that, before", "1. KellyK* February 14, 2013 at 11:37 am\nAnon is describing the guy in the original letter as “the poor guy” and assuming the OP is misinterpreting his stares and inappropriate comments, and is equating “Don’t stare,” and “Don’t make inappropriate comments” to “Walk on eggshells forever and be expected to read people’s minds and know in advance what would upset them.”", "I agree that we shouldn’t expect people to read our minds, and if someone does something that bothers you, you need to politely tell them to knock it off. I just get tired of the “poor innocent guy and overreacting woman” trope being trotted out again.", "2. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 10:02 am\nThere are a million reasons people can stare, and even lots of reasons people may make inappropriate comments (I’ve certainly had them made to me in a non- flirting way...more as they forgot to whom they were speaking. But we can only go by the OP’s letter and we can’t just assume unstated facts. He said inappropriate things and stares – that would make many people uncomfortable.", "Funny thing about staring – my husband was kinda staring in my direction the other night and I misinterpreted that. In my lame attempt to be playful I asked him if he was staring at me because he was wondering how I can be so smart and yet so beautiful at the same time.", "Without missing a beat in total (annoying) honestly he said he was thinking about how the kid’s tub needs to be re-caulked and he should call the SOB who just remodeled the bathroom to fix his crappy caulk job, but he’ll just do it himself.", "So sometimes when people are staring it’s totally not for the reason you may think, but we can’t assume that about the OP.", "1. K* February 14, 2013 at 10:54 am\nAlso, in the workplace, it’s not appropriate to stare at your co-workers regardless of the reason for it. I mean, I’m not saying anyone should be drawn and quartered for it, but a “cut it out” is reasonable even if it wasn’t intentional.", "3. Job seeker* February 14, 2013 at 2:50 pm\nThis is so funny Jamie. That sweet romantic man. Sounds like our house. Honestly, I think this OP should just talk a lot about her husband. Get gushy and brag on her husband. Go overboard and this person will get the message loud and clear. I am not available.", "1. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 5:15 pm\nHa – sweet romantic husband forgot Valentine’s Day but when we got back from picking up our daughter from class piled by our front door was a pink teddy bear, a single rose, and TWO heart shaped boxes of candy. My daughter’s name was on the bag it no note – she’s going crazy trying to figure out who left them since she isn’t dating anyone and has no idea.", "2. fposte* February 14, 2013 at 9:45 am\nYou’re imagining a fight here just as much as your theoretical woman is imagining a crush.", "You stick to basic rules of behavior for both sexes–don’t talk about their body parts or their sex lives, stay a reasonable distance away from them when they’re talking, and unless you know them very well limit compliments to work matters and no touching.", "3. Schnauz* February 14, 2013 at 11:36 pm\nI think I see what you’re saying, but I think you’re looking at it slightly off key. In the case of the woman who is uncomfortable with men only, of course there is no way for people to know what her issue is if she’s not sharing. In fact, I would guess if her issue is with past abuse, then she is probably doing the most professional thing she can. She is not comfortable, so instead of asking them to accomodate her, she is moving away. However, now the men aren’t sure what’s going on and it’s not their fault, but they need to not take it personally. No one is asking anyone to be perfect, you can only act on the information you have at any given time. Here’s what you do. #1 – evaluate your actions. Did you act professionally and reasonably? In the case of the woman above – did you sit a reasonable (US mores) distance away or did you crowd her? #2 – If yes to #1, then you’re in the clear and don’t take it personally. You can only control your own actions, so try to not internalize guilt or ascribe motivations onto others when you don’t know the truth. And if it bothers you that much, then consider approaching someone to ask what’s going on – but only if it’s because you have a genuine desire to help rather than prurient interest.", "5. VintageLydia* February 14, 2013 at 9:47 am\nThinking someone has a crush on you with staring and inappropriate comments (and more!) as evidence is hardly an over reaction. Your coworker’s behavior is odd, but has nothing to with the OP’s situation. Why do you think it does?", "6. MB* February 14, 2013 at 10:10 am\nWait – how are subtle flirtations “healthy for workplaces”?? I agree that there are people who can misconstrue genuine friendliness as a come-on, but work is meant to be a professional place, so I’m dying to know how flirting can be healthy in that setting.", "7. OP* February 14, 2013 at 1:13 pm\nI totally understand your perspective. Most of the technical staff at my workplace are men, and our office culture involves a fair amount of joking around, and yes, sometimes mild flirting. I am okay with all of that, and I certainly participate in the camaraderie/mild flirting. Again, without going into specific details, the things this coworker has said to me aren’t on the same level of the normal teasing/joking around that happens at my office. I certainly don’t think all of my male colleagues have crushes on me, and I really hope they don’t think I have a crush on them because of the office culture. That would be weird.", "As a man working with mostly women, I am automatically thinking just because a man looks at you doesn’t mean he wants to date you.", "1. fposte* February 14, 2013 at 10:28 am\nThe fact that the stares are “in the hallway” are significant to me, because in general it takes a fair amount of work to stare at somebody when you’re passing through a corridor. (Plus they’re from the same guy who’s making inappropriate comments, so it’s not exactly a leap.)", "However, it’s a lot easier to shut down a comment then a looking at me funny, as every parent knows, so it’s simplest to stick to the comment.", "1. Nichole* February 14, 2013 at 11:55 am\nI’ve found “can I help you with something?” to be an immediate shutdown of starers. Your staring-is-harder-in-hallways comment made me wonder if this approach would work on a moving target. After much deliberation, I decided it would work just as well if not better, at least in theory. If he didn’t intend to stare, he has now been stopped in his tracks, his day was interrupted, and he’s been notified that he’s staring. If he did intend to stare, control of the situation is now back with the OP.", "2. OP* February 14, 2013 at 1:28 pm\nExactly. I actually brushed it off for a while until I started thinking about the lack of eye contact made when I pass other coworkers in the hall. We have a small office, so people are walking by others all the time, so it’s not the type of place where one smiles/nods in passing.", "To me a subtle flirtation would just be going out of your way to stop by a co- worker’s office to say hello or something. It quits being subtle when something is being said/done that an onlooker would think was inappropriate.", "There was a guy here who would “invite himself” to join a group of female employees who walked together at lunchtime, and kept asking them weird questions about where they lived. He was eventually let go, although I don’t know if that was the sole reason, but people still talk about him as “that weird stalker guy.”", "1. OP* February 14, 2013 at 1:32 pm\nOh, you’re referring to a comment Alison deleted. I was feeling defensive after some of the above accusations. Apologies!!", "Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever seen comment spam on AAM. Maybe that’s just Alison’s diligence at deleting it, though.", "1. Elizabeth* February 14, 2013 at 9:40 am\nAnd it’s gone before I finished typing my comment! I guess that answers that.", "2. Josh S* February 14, 2013 at 9:44 am\nI thought it might have been spam because of the generally vague nature of the comment — who leaves a comment just to say “I may have to read this blog more”??) — but it was subtle enough (and not entirely distracting) that I gave the person the benefit of the doubt.", "1. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 9:51 am\nI am really amazing sometimes of how lame a lot of comment sections are. Even on sites/articles which I find interesting and thought provoking and I think there should be a lot of discussion and alternate points of view and it’s all either spam or a bunch of people bickering in text speak...or usually a combination.", "You would think there would be more intelligent discourse out there. So I am really grateful Alison is as diligent as she is keeping the spam out of here – because once it takes hold it can drive out legitimate commenting pretty quickly.", "1. Your Mileage May Vary* February 14, 2013 at 12:13 pm\nWhen I send people to this blog, I always tell them to read the comments. It is so refreshing to have reasonable people debating different points-of-view instead of posting things like “FIRST!!” (which I’ve never figured out the point of).", "1. Layla* February 14, 2013 at 7:00 pm\nYes ! And totally worth abandoning my rss reader by clicking thru to the comments Not sure if the ads pay per impression , if so good effect / side effect !", "2. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:43 pm\nModeration is crucial, at least for setting a minimum expectation of civility, in my experience. If you want good conversation, not just civil conversation, then there needs to be someone – usually the blog owner, but sometimes a group of regulars who understand and reflect the blog’s “culture” – who actively participates in that conversation, tells people when to knock it off, and generally acts as a good and alert host.", "1. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:45 pm\nSo here I think a huge amount of credit goes to Alison for making it clear what sort of community she wants for her blog, and calling people to task when they get into dangerous territory, and to the regulars here who help encourage good behavior (by modeling it themselves) and discourage bad behavior (by calling it out without turning things into flame wars) when Alison’s not there.", "2. Elizabeth* February 14, 2013 at 1:20 pm\nWell, the “name” of the commenter (which I think was blue, meaning it was a link) from the comment I saw was something like “fix your credit card debt in ten minutes” rather than something like “Josh S” or “CoffeeLover.” That’s a pretty common tactic in comment spam on blogs – leave a contentless-but- innocuous comment, but link your username to whatever enterprise you’re advertising.", "Women are interesting. Their level of singleness (or not singleness) dictates how they perceive actions of someone who may or may not have a “crush” on them. Often the married, or something like it, ladies find gestures wrong, assuming, and inappropriate. They label the guy/girl as creepy and out of line. Not all men are out to date, hook-up or make babies with you. Some people are just on another level socially, have cultural differences they are learning or aren’t aware of what their face looks like. Stop assuming the worst, especially if you aren’t going to confront it ladies.", "1. CoffeeLover* February 14, 2013 at 10:23 am\nYa I’ve noticed this. Coming from a single gal, I go through life being blissfully ignorant of any crushes. Unless a man comes right out and declares his undying love for me, I will feign ignorance and assume he’s not interested. Also, a lot of people consider me a flirt when I’m honestly just trying to be friendly. I think peoples ideas of what flirting is can be really broad. Unless he’s full blown hitting on you (making inappropriate comments about your appearance or meeting up after work for some woopie) I would just ignore it. Oh and to me inappropriate appearance remarks are things like “nice legs” or “nice bonkers,” and not “nice blazer.”", "1. CoffeeLover* February 14, 2013 at 10:24 am\nAlso AAM, when I first tried to post this it said I couldn’t because my comment “appeared to be spam.” I posted it again and it worked, but just thought I would let you know...", "Work crushes happen. Inappropriate behavior (by men AND women) happens at work. I’m fortunate because I have never been the target of that behavior, but I have certainly witnessed it.", "I’m tired of people making excuses for inappropriate behavior. Everyone comes from different social/ethnic/cultural backgrounds and experiences, but when you are at work, you are there to work. If you can’t work with someone without behaving inappropriately or making your coworkers uncomfortable, you don’t get a free pass because of your background.", "1. CoffeeLover* February 14, 2013 at 10:55 am\nI think the problem here is that, culture aside, some people look into things more than others. Like I said above, I’ve had many situations where other women have construed my interaction with a man as flirting. The fact of the matter is I was just being friendly and talking to the guy the same way I would a girl. No, we shouldn’t be acting inappropriately at the office. And yes, we are there primarily to work. But when you work with someone regularly, it’s ridiculous to be walking on eggshells the whole time so you don’t accidentally make them feel uncomfortable for looking at them too long or something like that. Part of it is being aware of how you’re behaving, but another part is developing a thicker skin. As far as I’m concerned, you leave your sex at the door. I completely forget whether I’m talking to a man or a women most of the time. This means a)I’m not flirting and b)I’m not picking up misconstrued signs that the other party is flirting c)I don’t give a damn if they’re flirting because I’m not interested, and until they “make a move” I don’t care because most people never do (especially if you or they are married).", "This of course does not apply to blatant inappropriate behavior as with case of the wandering-hands doctor in the newer post.", "1. Jen in RO* February 14, 2013 at 11:13 am\nThis pretty much reflects my thoughts on this issue. We don’t know exactly what the OP’s coworker is doing and inappropriate remarks do need to rebuffed, but I think there’s a lot of exaggerations in the comments today. You just can’t know if something that seems harmless to you is making a coworker uncomfortable. Like CoffeeLover also said, I never know that someone is flirting unless they make it really, really obvious (and maybe not even then). So, if a coworker is making you uncomfortable, either talk to him/her or ignore it... but don’t expect him/her to read your mind!", "1. Anonymous* February 14, 2013 at 6:20 pm\nHad someone ask me out once, who was offended when I turned him down. Said he wouldn’t have asked if I wasn’t flirting with him. Astonished, I asked how I’d flirted. “You said hello!” Alrighty then... Took my business elsewhere.", "3. Anon* February 14, 2013 at 11:06 am\nThanks Nikki! I don’t like where this is going. I see innocent people getting in trouble at work over someone misinterpreting and overreacting to things.", "1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:16 am\nTo be fair, though, the OP hasn’t proposed anything at all that would get the guy in trouble. She’s just asking the best way to handle it.", "2. OP* February 14, 2013 at 2:44 pm\nThe last thing I want is for this to become some huge issue at work. I just am trying to handle it professionally while maintaining boundaries.", "4. TychaBrahe* February 14, 2013 at 12:18 pm\nPersonally, I remember being very single and very innocent as in, “Oh, he couldn’t possibly mean anything untoward with that comment (or that one, or that one) because he’s a married man.” And that naive delusion was shattered when I took something down to his office and found myself being embraced and kissed.", "1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:19 pm\nYeah, in my experience, it’s far more common for people to think “Oh, he can’t possibly mean anything by that” when in fact he does (as opposed to thinking someone is interested when they’re not).", "2. jmkenrick* February 14, 2013 at 1:33 pm\nAgreed. The issue is here is the price for assuming the worst (being more distant, setting boundaries) is relatively low, while the price for assuming the best (suddenly discovering that a man believes you reciprocate his feelings, or him stepping up his advances) is a higher.", "3. Mel R* February 15, 2013 at 9:51 pm\n“Oh, he’s just being fatherly! After all, I live with his daughter, she’s a year older than me, and he’s our landlord.” And then he grabbed me and stuck his tongue down my throat. :-/", "5. Katniss* February 14, 2013 at 2:06 pm\nI understand what you’re trying to say here, but the generalizations about women are unncessary.", "1. fposte* February 14, 2013 at 3:43 pm\nAnd, I think, inaccurate. Ask any, say, barista or bartender how many men have been convinced that a woman in that position is into them merely because she’s doing her job.", "I don’t see what being married has to do with it. Inappropriate comments are inappropriate, whether the person they are being directed at is married or single.", "1. some1* February 14, 2013 at 1:09 pm\nAdded: I get that it seems more bold for someone to hit on an OP, especially if she wears a wedding ring, but I am a woman & I haven’t been in a serious relationship in a long time. That doesn’t mean it’s ok for my co-workers to hit on me because nobody put a ring on it.", "2. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:49 pm\nI think the feeling is that it’s doubly inappropriate to hit on a married person at work.", "If you hit on a single person, you’re simply being unprofessional (at minimum – I’m thinking flirtation level stuff, not stalking or touching or making crude remarks).", "If you hit on a married person, you being unprofessional and sending the message that you think they are the kind of person open to cheating on their spouse. Ugh.", "I’m not sure I would recommend responding with “What do you mean by that?” Kinda opens the door for more of the same.", "1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:00 am\nDepends on the context, of course, but it can be useful in forcing people to have to spell out exactly what they’re hinting at or (more commonly) skulk away in shame.", "I have used the following,” I’m pretty sure my husband wouldn’t like it if he knew you said that to me.”", "1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:34 am\nMaybe it’s a minor quibble, but one issue I’ve always had with that type of statement is that it puts the responsibility for objecting all on your husband. You’ don’t like it, either — and you also wouldn’t like it if you were single (presumably).", "1. KellyK* February 14, 2013 at 11:41 am\nYeah, I don’t like that line either, for the same reasons. It would feel too much like hiding behind him. (I’m a big girl, and I can police my boundaries all on my own without my husband to defend me.) It also gives the impression that single women are “up for grabs” and that being “taken” is the only valid objection to being flirted with.", "But, it is a minor quibble, and if it’s the first thing that pops out of your mouth to let the guy know it’s inappropriate and you don’t appreciate it, it’s much better than saying nothing.", "1. some1* February 14, 2013 at 1:13 pm\n& if God forbid the OP got divorced, she’s not rebounding with this guy. I remember when I broke up with my first long-term BF, and the first time I went to a part without him, people kept asking where he was. When I told two of the guys that we’d broke up, they both said something to the effect of: “In that case, let’s go out/can I call you/you should page me sometime (yes, it was that long ago)”. Not, “Would you like", "2. Mel R* February 15, 2013 at 9:55 pm\nNot to mention that I’ve seen that sort of line interpreted as “He wouldn’t like it, but I think it’s awesome, keep talking like that.”", "First thing, just because a person is married, doesn’t automatically meant they aren’t interested. Oh how I wish this wasn’t true. I’m sure we’ll have plenty of posts today to prove this point. If this truly is a crush, chances are it will eventually go away on it’s own. How many posters here that they were going to marry on of the members of New Kids on The Block? Crushes eventually go away. So ignoring it may be the way to go.", "1. NDR* February 14, 2013 at 11:48 am\nSpecifically, Joey. If he had just met me (when I was 13), we’d have stuck it out for the long haul.", "2. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:51 pm\nTrue, but it’s sort of insulting to have someone assume that you’re the sort of person who’d cheat on your spouse, regardless of whether you would or not.", "In terms of staring (but not in the workplace), I once had a guy staring at me when he first met me. We ended up being friends and then marrying, but I also found out that he wasn’t staring at me at all. He has a short attention span and was not paying attention to the people or conversation, and his head just happened to be facing me.", "1. All Eyes* February 14, 2013 at 3:17 pm\nI accidentally stare at people sometimes because of my bad eyesight. It didn’t used to be this bad, but now I have a cataract in one eye (my doctor wants to wait until it gets worse and the other catches up before operating) and if I’m out of my department and wandering around at work, I’m likely to stare just because I’m trying hard to figure out if I know the person I’m looking at or not. I’ve always been very proud (probably too proud) of my ability to remember names and faces, and it KILLS me to not be able to recognize people at 30 paces anymore. I can either accidentally stare at people I don’t know or accidentally fail to recognize someone I do know–so I usually choose the former. :-)", "FWIW, 10 or 15 years ago I knew a guy who had the exact same problem. I thought he was SO rude, because I had been introduced to him two or three times, and yet every time I passed him I’d say hi and he wouldn’t know who I was. Finally it happened when I was walking with someone else who had known him a long time, and when I made a snarky remark about how he couldn’t ever remember my name, they told me the situation.", "Please note that I’m not saying that this is happening with the OP–the inappropriate remarks are certainly not because of impaired vision.", "I think it’s good to have a stock response for inappropriate comments, just because it’s so easy to get taken aback by them. I know when someone says something totally off-base or invasive to me, I can get caught off guard and not know what to say. (Sadly, I will never be one of those super-witty people who can manufacture a devastating comeback on command. Alas.) Having a stock answer ready means that even if you’re momentarily stunned, you have something", "1. OP* February 14, 2013 at 1:39 pm\nThat’s a really good one. My response to the latest inappropriate comment was, “Where the Hell did you hear that?” He was quoting some factoid about sexuality. Yeah.", "3. LJL* February 15, 2013 at 10:52 am\nI’ve found “that is not appropriate for the workplace” to work well too. Repeat as needed.", "We were (un)fortunate enough at one place I worked to have to go through some really goofy harassment training, which provided a couple of phrases for us to both joke about but also pull out when conversation crossed someone’s comfort zone. They were silly enough that no one sounded overly aggrieved (i.e. that someone was being intentionally forward when they were most likely just not thinking), but still indicated that the topic needed to change immediately. Similar to just saying “whoa... TMI!” I suppose it depends on the environment and individuals involved how well this would work elsewhere.", "I’ve worked with enough people with limited concepts of comment appropriateness that I tend to assume weird comments don’t mean much more than cluelessness on the part of the speaker, but that doesn’t mean I want to put up with it, either. I’d hope just responding to it in a WTH way would make it clear you weren’t interested, and hopefully make him less likely to... overshare, if he really does fancy you.", "1. JS TBL* February 14, 2013 at 11:13 pm\nWe had those several years ago – Red Light, Yellow Light, Green light – like the game kids play? Some in my office used them to the extreme – Red Light. Red Light Ran. Camera got the tag. Oh no SEMI TRUCK!", "These (and I) were the ones who remarked that we had to go to “Sexual Harassment Training” because apparently we still weren’t doing it right. You get your laughs where you can.", "Seriously OP, plan it out, have responses ready for a variety of statements he might make, situations you might be in. Hopefully you will never need them, but preparation is key to confidence. Be strong.", "Had the same thing happen to me except a little more annoying. A male high up made it his part-time job of following me around like Dennis The Menace ducking around corner, patroling up and down the isle past my desk every morning, invading department only functions, and attempting to initiating unauthorized monitoring of my team just to try to get close to me! I am very direct but in a professional environment I had to play it save and non- verbally make it clear that I was at the time, HAPPILY MARRIED!!!! Photos of my hubby and me embrassing, my kids photos – the whole shebang and this numbskull would not be deterred! The creepiest thing is that he NEVER and we NEVER, EVER had a conversation or anything of the sort for him to even get a WRONG idea! What an idiot. I confided in an older female co-worker that claimed to be a christian and she just told me that I was “Over-reacting a little and....well...that’s how men are...take it as flattery and everything will blow over” even though I was at the brink of tears while sharing this with her. She even blew off the fact that he pops up EVERY where I AM! And manipulated his authority as a Quality Control expert to go ROGUE in order to to infiltrate my department. When he manipulated my team leader into agreeing that he needs to sit with someone to know our processes, he announced thaqt he wants to sit with...wait for it...wait for it...ME! I was thinking to my self during this “HELL-2-THE-NO YOU’RE SITTING WITH ME TOMORROW!!!” as soon as he left I marched to my boss and TOLD him that I’ve talked to , and another co- worker volunteered for the shadowing session who is a very capable and more qualified candidate who everyone goes to for instruction would step in. The next day, here come The Grim Reaper, skulking down my isle beelining toward my desk trying to be slick and debonair and speaking SEDUCTIVELY (???) Homeboy forgot he was at work for real. I immediately informed him that plans changed and he can sit with “HIM...OVER THERE—>” sat back down and watched him smoothly walk away. He didn’t even say something like, “What?, oh, ok...well...he’s over there you say???” NOPE. He knew I was on to him so he didn’t say anything. BUSTED! After that he exhibited some tom foolery behavior that was purely immature, nonsensical, and crazy! like following me closely down the hall way and having a buck-eyed rapist facial expression on his face!. I could have roundhouse kicked him if I wasn’t a lady! Finally, I got so fed up and tired of the following, stalking, skulking and psychotic antics that I told the christian co-worker that I’m reporting him to Human Resosources the next day and what did she say??? “Don’t get me involved!” like a paranoid crackhead. I was sooo hurt she would say that because she and some other single older women in the office complained about a dirty old man that was part of the buildings maintenance department and got him reassigned! I was highly pissed and wanted to let her have it with both barrels at the double standard. And this is why although I’m a female, I CAN’T STAND desperate older women in the office! The are always gossiping, getting in young folks business, judging us, watching us, sizing us up and getting vendictive and catty! I told her I didn’t care about going at it alone because I know what proper behavior looks like and he’s crossed the line. So, I put on my big girl boots and did it. He didn’t get fired (i didn’t want that anyway) to my surprise, just a stern warning to keep his distance and avoid me because my team leader was called in an revealed that he had NO BUSINESS or authority to “Monitor” our department so he was totally BUSTED! Later the desperate co- worker comes and ask me with her tail between her legs if i got justice. I was soooo pissed off that I was very curt and told her that he was busted and the H.R. rep was upset with me for not reporting sooner. Then she gets all sad and guilty and asserts that she felt that she didn’t see the antics PERSONALLY even though it didn’t matter, if you have confided with ANYONE about a harassment and confided details about it, you can provide some vital insight that would help them. She’s confessed before that she’s a doormat and a spineless mermaid that can’t handle pressure before anyway so surprise!, surprise! Bottom line: Human Resources is there for a reason! Use it and if no one wants to back you up, DO IT ANYWAY.", "know how you feel i also a married woman who had worked with this man for a few years he is in a relationship and a younger man .always just be friendely to me until i lost a lot of weight for 10 months he was following me around everywhere i say friends only he get mad turned up at the club as he watched all my moves on facebook. so attracted to me he was terrified of me and couldnt be around me much hes finally got the hint but now avoids me .i ended up getting mad at him and i got into trouble at work .", "I’m kind of in the same boat and need opinions please! I am an EMT, and at my station the helicopter is also stationed there with the medic and nurse. So I did a fly along because that’s my dream job and I wanted to see if I would enjoy it. The medic had the idea to help me start working out. It was really late. He told me that I wouldn’t be as sore if I got a massage. So in my head I figured maybe a rub of my neck, but he started running everywhere. The next couple of days he had been texting me very flirtatious messages. I’m trying not to be mean considering I have to see him all the time and he is also the supervisor over the EMS helicopter which is my future dream job. I am married and so is he. What are something’s I can do or say to let him down easy without him getting upset with me?", "do I have to come out at work to support diversity initiatives, new boss sends our team ads for other jobs, and more" ] }, "parsed_md": "how to deal with a coworker who has a crush on you — Ask a Manager\n\n# Ask a Manager\n\n## how to deal with a coworker who has a crush on you\n\nby Alison Green on February 14, 2013\n\nIt’s Valentine’s Day, and at Ask a Manager, that means a full day of questions\nabout workplace romance, as well as our speciality: creepy, inappropriate\ncoworker behavior. Here’s the first one (of six!).\n\nA reader writes:\n\nHow does one deal with a coworker who you suspect has a crush on you? I won’t\ndetail all of the reasons why, but he will stare intently at me when we pass\nin the hallway, and he’s said a couple of not-very-appropriate-for-work things\nto me. Looking back, I realize I should have called him out on the\ninappropriate remarks, but I was fairly surprised and couldn’t really think\nhow to react in the moment.\n\nI’m married, so I feel it should go without saying that I am Not Interested. I\nknow in the past you’ve advised the direct approach, but it seems like it\nshouldn’t be necessary for me to march into his office and declare that I have\nno intention of cheating on my spouse in general or with him in particular.\nOther than keeping my distance while still being professional, is there\nanything else I can do?\n\nWell, it’s hard to give a perfect answer without knowing a bit more about what\nhe’s doing, but unless he asks you out or makes some kind of pass at you, it\ndoesn’t sound like there’s a need to directly confront him. Instead, the most\ngraceful way to handle it is to simply set and maintain very clear\nprofessional boundaries, making more of a point to do that than you might with\na friendly coworker otherwise. There’s no need to announce, “Bob, I am not\ninterested in you, so stop it with the soulful looks.” You can simply maintain\nappropriate boundaries.\n\nBut you should address the inappropriate remarks if they happen again. It’s\nsometimes hard to do this in the moment if you’re not prepared for it, so you\nwant to have a couple of phrases ready to use. For instance: “That’s\ninappropriate.” “Hey, I’m not comfortable with that.” “Please don’t say that\nto me.” “What do you mean by that?”\n\nIf it gets to the point where it’s really making you uncomfortable, you might\nhandle it differently — but you don’t mention that that’s the case, so I’m\nassuming it’s no more than the “I’m the object of a colleague’s crush”\ndiscomfort.\n\n##### You may also like:\n\n * if you're thinking of asking a coworker on a date...\n * I have a crush on my employee\n * my employee has a crush on me, and it's making me uncomfortable managing him\n\n{ 97 comments }\n\nPosted in advice about your coworkers\n\n## { 97 comments... read them below }\n\n 1. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 7:42 am\n\n> “Bob, I am not interested in you, so stop it with the soulful looks.”\n\nCannot stop laughing. Is it wrong that I now want to loudly declare this to\nevery single person with whom I work today? And as no one sees me as anything\nmore than a number crunching extension of my computer anyway would make it\nextra funny.\n\n 1. saro* February 14, 2013 at 9:08 am\n\nNow I want you to do it. Just go around in a huff and accuse people of having\ncrushes on you.\n\n 1. Josh S* February 14, 2013 at 9:28 am\n\nAnd surreptitiously video the whole thing so we can enjoy the reactions. :)\n\n 1. Beth* February 14, 2013 at 11:07 am\n\n+1\n\n 2. Janet* February 14, 2013 at 9:55 am\n\nOh Lord, at an older job, I worked with a woman who firmly believed tons of\npeople had crushes on her. She’d say things like “She’s so mean to me because\nshe’s jealous that I’m young and pretty” and “He couldn’t be my manager\nbecause he had feelings for me, he was always staring at my breasts, that’s\nwhy I got transferred” and “It’s so hard to work here because they don’t take\nyou seriously if you’re not old and fat.” She was something special.\n\n 2. KellyK* February 14, 2013 at 9:28 am\n\nDang it, Jamie, would you quit flirting with me already! ;)\n\n 1. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 9:35 am\n\nI didn’t mean it – please don’t complain and get me banned from here. Sadly\nyou guys are my only social group and without you I am on a fast train to\nbecoming Howard Hughes.\n\nThis kind of reminds me of when my youngest was maybe 3rd-4th grade and he\ncame home from school and slammed the door and shouted, ” I AM SO SICK OF\nPEOPLE FALLING IN LOVE WITH ME!”\n\nApparently it was the second little girl to have a crush on him in one school\nyear sent him clean over the edge. He’s always been a little truth screamer.\n\n 1. AdAgencyChick* February 14, 2013 at 9:47 am\n\nI nearly spit water all over my keyboard at this mental image. Thanks for the\nValentine’s Day giggle!\n\n 2. KellyK* February 14, 2013 at 11:01 am\n\nHA! That’s an awesomely hilarious story!\n\n 3. Jazzy Red* February 14, 2013 at 11:58 am\n\nI can just see that as a valentine, on red heart shaped paper, with lace trim,\nin calligraphy. Actually it would be cute to give to your honey.\n\n 2. Anon* February 14, 2013 at 11:36 pm\n\nHaha, this is so cute :). I like this response the best – it’s nice, and not\nhurtful. And light-hearted, gentle and tactful. If this coworker DID have a\ncrush on you, this might just be a nice ‘heads up’ for them – it’s not a crime\nto like someone from afar, and maybe they just didn’t realize their emotions\nwere seeping out, so if you say this in a nice, almost joking way, I think\nthey might think twice next time they stare at you ‘intensely’. If they DIDN’T\nhave a crush on you, this is still a nice heads up for them, because maybe...\nthey were just trying to be nice and get to know you better? And this is a\n(gentle) sign that their behavior is interpreted the wrong way, so they’d get\nthe hint that their doing something unappreciated.\n\nI’m also generally curious why you think they like you. I’m just asking\nbecause people have mistakenly thought I’ve had a crush on them before\nespecially when I was younger, not so much now. But people would think that\nbecause I was very nice and warm towards them, I liked them, even though I was\nlike that with everyone I was close to and/or felt comfortable, safe with.\nMost people who get to know me and have the chance to observe me in multiple\nsettings just realize that this is my personality, but I’ve been surprised\nwhen a few people thought I liked them when I was younger. It was really\nunexpected.\n\n 2. Nameless* February 14, 2013 at 8:29 am\n\nI get very uncomfortable with women who think we want to bed them at work [all\nthe time]. While I don’t doubt you know when a man is hitting on you or not,\nsometimes I think you get it wrong. You have every reason to be defensive but\ncoming from a man: unless I explicitly asked you out, I might not be\ninterested for all we know. There is this lady (single) at my work place who\nis all tense around men, she will get up and leave if she is left with a man\nonly on a table, it really makes me uncomfortable. I am now hesitant to\napproach her with an honest question. I have a sister and I hate for you to\nthink when I open my mouth I want to holla at you.\n\nsubtle flirtations don’t kill anyone, healthy for workplaces too\n\n 1. Anonymous* February 14, 2013 at 8:49 am\n\nIt someone isn’t comfortable with someone else’s subtle flirtations, and can\nbe considered sexual harassment...\n\n 1. Anonymous* February 14, 2013 at 8:49 am\n\nit can\n\n 2. Jen in RO February 14, 2013 at 8:57 am\n\nI think that Nameless’s point was that the subtle flirtations sometimes\naren’t flirtations at all.\n\n 3. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 8:58 am\n\nActually – the bar for sexual harassment is higher than being uncomfortable\nwith subtle flirting. The person who is uncomfortable has to tell the other\nparty to stop. If it persists after they were directly told to stop it may\nrise to that level, depending on the action.\n\n 4. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:19 am\n\n“If someone isn’t comfortable with someone else’s subtle flirtations, and can\nbe considered sexual harassment...”\n\nNo, it can’t. Sexual harassment must be severe and pervasive. Not “subtle\nflirtation.”\n\n 1. In-House Counsel* February 14, 2013 at 12:10 pm\n\nIt’s actually severe OR pervasive, so if it becomes pervasive (it happens all\nthe time), “subtle flirtation” could violate the law even if it isn’t severe.\n\n 1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:12 pm\n\nI can’t imagine “subtle flirtation” ever rising to the legal level for\nharassment. What, laughing and telling jokes? Looking interested when someone\ntalks? The occasional “you look nice”? That’s what subtle flirtation is, and\nthat’s not going to be found illegal. Maybe we have different definitions of\n“subtle”!\n\n 2. In-House Counsel* February 14, 2013 at 12:17 pm\n\n(I hit “submit” too soon.) To be sexual harassment, the flirtation would also\nhave to impact the recipient’s ability to perform his or her job...\n\n 2. Legal Eagle* February 14, 2013 at 8:58 am\n\nShe can’t sit next to a man at a table by herself? Very bizarre.\n\n 1. TheSnarkyB* February 14, 2013 at 11:53 am\n\nI understand that people might not be used to this idea, but if we think about\nit, we can all come up with a few understandable reasons that this may be the\ncase. I often see on this website pleas for people to consider that we all\nhave different lives and pasts, so if we encounter “odd” or “bizarre”\nbehavior, we should consider that there’s a legitimate and real reason someone\nmight be behaving in a way we wouldn’t. I guess I just want to add this plea\nto that pile. I know a lot of people who are dealing with things that would\nmake them uncomfortable around men for a time, so... let’s just not make any\nassumptions.\n\n 2. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:38 pm\n\nIt could very well be religious. Or she may have a history of abuse that makes\nher uncomfortable in such situations. I don’t see any point in being\npersonally offended by this woman’s actions. (Not to imply that anyone here\nis, but rather that this is something that’s really only her issue.)\n\n 3. Anonymous* February 14, 2013 at 8:59 am\n\nmaybe it’s against her religion? or something happened to her and shes\nuncomfortable being around a man alone? but there are totally people who think\neveryone is ~all up on them~ and that’s annoying.\n\n 4. Anon* February 14, 2013 at 9:07 am\n\nNameless: I agree with you – this person could be reading this all wrong. I’m\nfinding this a bit frustrating. I will now get flamed and someone will say,\n“You don’t know what she has experienced in the past to make her feel\nuncomfortable!” That’s right – I don’t – and neither does this poor guy. How\nis anyone supposed to know – and should we all walk around on egg shells with\neveryone we come across, for fear we may inadvertently make someone\nuncomfortable? Outside of not doing and saying stupid, insensitive things,\nwhat else can we do to make sure no one we come across is ever made to feel\nuncomfortable?\n\n 1. KellyK* February 14, 2013 at 9:33 am\n\nUm...if they ask you not to do something, because it’s making them\nuncomfortable, stop. And avoid touching and/or staring at coworkers.\n\nI find it frustrating that people jump straight to “She’s interpreting it\nwrong.” Without any idea what the guy has said or done, you assume that he’s\nthe innocent “poor guy” and she’s arrogant or looking for something to get\nupset over.\n\nCould she be wrong? Sure, he may not have a crush on her. Is he acting\ninappropriately based on what she’s said (the staring and inappropriate\nremarks)? Also yes.\n\n 1. Jen in RO* February 14, 2013 at 9:54 am\n\nAnon (or the OP) didn’t say mention anyone asking anyone else to be left\nalone. He/She only said that, before someone says something, there is no way\nto know what makes other people uncomfortable. Something innocent, like a\nteddy bear, could be a trigger for a rape victim – how is a regular person\nsupposed to know that?\n\n 1. KellyK* February 14, 2013 at 11:37 am\n\nAnon is describing the guy in the original letter as “the poor guy” and\nassuming the OP is misinterpreting his stares and inappropriate comments, and\nis equating “Don’t stare,” and “Don’t make inappropriate comments” to “Walk on\neggshells forever and be expected to read people’s minds and know in advance\nwhat would upset them.”\n\nPretty much no matter what behavior a woman describes as uncomfortable or\ninappropriate, there will be people lined up to tell her that she’s imagining\nit or misinterpreting it, and that she’s being unfair to all men by making\nthem have to walk on eggshells and not be able to be friendly.\n\nI agree that we shouldn’t expect people to read our minds, and if someone does\nsomething that bothers you, you need to politely tell them to knock it off. I\njust get tired of the “poor innocent guy and overreacting woman” trope being\ntrotted out again.\n\n 2. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 10:02 am\n\nThere are a million reasons people can stare, and even lots of reasons people\nmay make inappropriate comments (I’ve certainly had them made to me in a non-\nflirting way...more as they forgot to whom they were speaking. But we can only\ngo by the OP’s letter and we can’t just assume unstated facts. He said\ninappropriate things and stares – that would make many people uncomfortable.\n\nFunny thing about staring – my husband was kinda staring in my direction the\nother night and I misinterpreted that. In my lame attempt to be playful I\nasked him if he was staring at me because he was wondering how I can be so\nsmart and yet so beautiful at the same time.\n\nWithout missing a beat in total (annoying) honestly he said he was thinking\nabout how the kid’s tub needs to be re-caulked and he should call the SOB who\njust remodeled the bathroom to fix his crappy caulk job, but he’ll just do it\nhimself.\n\nNothing makes a girl swoon like anger at a contractor and a discussion of\nbathtub sealant.\n\nSo sometimes when people are staring it’s totally not for the reason you may\nthink, but we can’t assume that about the OP.\n\n 1. K* February 14, 2013 at 10:54 am\n\nAlso, in the workplace, it’s not appropriate to stare at your co-workers\nregardless of the reason for it. I mean, I’m not saying anyone should be drawn\nand quartered for it, but a “cut it out” is reasonable even if it wasn’t\nintentional.\n\n 2. khilde* February 14, 2013 at 2:22 pm\n\nJamie – your stories are gold today!\n\n 3. Job seeker* February 14, 2013 at 2:50 pm\n\nThis is so funny Jamie. That sweet romantic man. Sounds like our house.\nHonestly, I think this OP should just talk a lot about her husband. Get gushy\nand brag on her husband. Go overboard and this person will get the message\nloud and clear. I am not available.\n\n 1. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 5:15 pm\n\nHa – sweet romantic husband forgot Valentine’s Day but when we got back from\npicking up our daughter from class piled by our front door was a pink teddy\nbear, a single rose, and TWO heart shaped boxes of candy. My daughter’s name\nwas on the bag it no note – she’s going crazy trying to figure out who left\nthem since she isn’t dating anyone and has no idea.\n\nNot making my husband look good, when an unknown stranger can show you up...:)\n\n 2. fposte* February 14, 2013 at 9:45 am\n\nYou’re imagining a fight here just as much as your theoretical woman is\nimagining a crush.\n\nYou stick to basic rules of behavior for both sexes–don’t talk about their\nbody parts or their sex lives, stay a reasonable distance away from them when\nthey’re talking, and unless you know them very well limit compliments to work\nmatters and no touching.\n\n 3. Schnauz* February 14, 2013 at 11:36 pm\n\nI think I see what you’re saying, but I think you’re looking at it slightly\noff key. In the case of the woman who is uncomfortable with men only, of\ncourse there is no way for people to know what her issue is if she’s not\nsharing. In fact, I would guess if her issue is with past abuse, then she is\nprobably doing the most professional thing she can. She is not comfortable, so\ninstead of asking them to accomodate her, she is moving away. However, now the\nmen aren’t sure what’s going on and it’s not their fault, but they need to not\ntake it personally. No one is asking anyone to be perfect, you can only act on\nthe information you have at any given time. Here’s what you do. #1 – evaluate\nyour actions. Did you act professionally and reasonably? In the case of the\nwoman above – did you sit a reasonable (US mores) distance away or did you\ncrowd her? #2 – If yes to #1, then you’re in the clear and don’t take it\npersonally. You can only control your own actions, so try to not internalize\nguilt or ascribe motivations onto others when you don’t know the truth. And if\nit bothers you that much, then consider approaching someone to ask what’s\ngoing on – but only if it’s because you have a genuine desire to help rather\nthan prurient interest.\n\n 5. VintageLydia* February 14, 2013 at 9:47 am\n\nThinking someone has a crush on you with staring and inappropriate comments\n(and more!) as evidence is hardly an over reaction. Your coworker’s behavior\nis odd, but has nothing to with the OP’s situation. Why do you think it does?\n\n 6. MB* February 14, 2013 at 10:10 am\n\nWait – how are subtle flirtations “healthy for workplaces”?? I agree that\nthere are people who can misconstrue genuine friendliness as a come-on, but\nwork is meant to be a professional place, so I’m dying to know how flirting\ncan be healthy in that setting.\n\n 7. OP* February 14, 2013 at 1:13 pm\n\nI totally understand your perspective. Most of the technical staff at my\nworkplace are men, and our office culture involves a fair amount of joking\naround, and yes, sometimes mild flirting. I am okay with all of that, and I\ncertainly participate in the camaraderie/mild flirting. Again, without going\ninto specific details, the things this coworker has said to me aren’t on the\nsame level of the normal teasing/joking around that happens at my office. I\ncertainly don’t think all of my male colleagues have crushes on me, and I\nreally hope they don’t think I have a crush on them because of the office\nculture. That would be weird.\n\n 3. Dennis* February 14, 2013 at 9:17 am\n\nAs a man working with mostly women, I am automatically thinking just because a\nman looks at you doesn’t mean he wants to date you.\n\nOn the other hand I think the inappropriate comments have to stop. Good advice\non shutting those down.\n\n 1. fposte* February 14, 2013 at 10:28 am\n\nThe fact that the stares are “in the hallway” are significant to me, because\nin general it takes a fair amount of work to stare at somebody when you’re\npassing through a corridor. (Plus they’re from the same guy who’s making\ninappropriate comments, so it’s not exactly a leap.)\n\nHowever, it’s a lot easier to shut down a comment then a looking at me funny,\nas every parent knows, so it’s simplest to stick to the comment.\n\n 1. Nichole* February 14, 2013 at 11:55 am\n\nI’ve found “can I help you with something?” to be an immediate shutdown of\nstarers. Your staring-is-harder-in-hallways comment made me wonder if this\napproach would work on a moving target. After much deliberation, I decided it\nwould work just as well if not better, at least in theory. If he didn’t intend\nto stare, he has now been stopped in his tracks, his day was interrupted, and\nhe’s been notified that he’s staring. If he did intend to stare, control of\nthe situation is now back with the OP.\n\n 2. OP* February 14, 2013 at 1:28 pm\n\nExactly. I actually brushed it off for a while until I started thinking about\nthe lack of eye contact made when I pass other coworkers in the hall. We have\na small office, so people are walking by others all the time, so it’s not the\ntype of place where one smiles/nods in passing.\n\n 4. De Minimis* February 14, 2013 at 9:17 am\n\nNothing like a spammer on Valentine’s Day....\n\nTo me a subtle flirtation would just be going out of your way to stop by a co-\nworker’s office to say hello or something. It quits being subtle when\nsomething is being said/done that an onlooker would think was inappropriate.\n\nThere was a guy here who would “invite himself” to join a group of female\nemployees who walked together at lunchtime, and kept asking them weird\nquestions about where they lived. He was eventually let go, although I don’t\nknow if that was the sole reason, but people still talk about him as “that\nweird stalker guy.”\n\n 1. OP* February 14, 2013 at 1:31 pm\n\nWait, are you saying this letter is spam?\n\n 1. OP* February 14, 2013 at 1:32 pm\n\nOh, you’re referring to a comment Alison deleted. I was feeling defensive\nafter some of the above accusations. Apologies!!\n\n 5. Elizabeth* February 14, 2013 at 9:37 am\n\nWow, I don’t think I’ve ever seen comment spam on AAM. Maybe that’s just\nAlison’s diligence at deleting it, though.\n\n 1. Elizabeth* February 14, 2013 at 9:40 am\n\nAnd it’s gone before I finished typing my comment! I guess that answers that.\n\nLooking forward to more of these questions today!\n\n 2. Josh S* February 14, 2013 at 9:44 am\n\nI thought it might have been spam because of the generally vague nature of the\ncomment — who leaves a comment just to say “I may have to read this blog\nmore”??) — but it was subtle enough (and not entirely distracting) that I gave\nthe person the benefit of the doubt.\n\n 1. fposte* February 14, 2013 at 9:47 am\n\nI was reading a blog recently and all the comments were those nonspecific\nspammer comments. It was like watching a genre collection.\n\n 1. Jamie* February 14, 2013 at 9:51 am\n\nI am really amazing sometimes of how lame a lot of comment sections are. Even\non sites/articles which I find interesting and thought provoking and I think\nthere should be a lot of discussion and alternate points of view and it’s all\neither spam or a bunch of people bickering in text speak...or usually a\ncombination.\n\nYou would think there would be more intelligent discourse out there. So I am\nreally grateful Alison is as diligent as she is keeping the spam out of here –\nbecause once it takes hold it can drive out legitimate commenting pretty\nquickly.\n\n 1. Your Mileage May Vary* February 14, 2013 at 12:13 pm\n\nWhen I send people to this blog, I always tell them to read the comments. It\nis so refreshing to have reasonable people debating different points-of-view\ninstead of posting things like “FIRST!!” (which I’ve never figured out the\npoint of).\n\nSo, yes, thank you to Alison!\n\n 1. Layla* February 14, 2013 at 7:00 pm\n\nYes ! And totally worth abandoning my rss reader by clicking thru to the\ncomments Not sure if the ads pay per impression , if so good effect / side\neffect !\n\n 1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:41 pm\n\nThey do, so thank you :)\n\n 2. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:43 pm\n\nModeration is crucial, at least for setting a minimum expectation of civility,\nin my experience. If you want good conversation, not just civil conversation,\nthen there needs to be someone – usually the blog owner, but sometimes a group\nof regulars who understand and reflect the blog’s “culture” – who actively\nparticipates in that conversation, tells people when to knock it off, and\ngenerally acts as a good and alert host.\n\nIt’s the sites without moderation, and which have that feeling of nobody’s\nminding the store, where things get ugly.\n\n 1. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:45 pm\n\nSo here I think a huge amount of credit goes to Alison for making it clear\nwhat sort of community she wants for her blog, and calling people to task when\nthey get into dangerous territory, and to the regulars here who help encourage\ngood behavior (by modeling it themselves) and discourage bad behavior (by\ncalling it out without turning things into flame wars) when Alison’s not\nthere.\n\nY’all are great at this, in other words!\n\n 2. Elizabeth* February 14, 2013 at 1:20 pm\n\nWell, the “name” of the commenter (which I think was blue, meaning it was a\nlink) from the comment I saw was something like “fix your credit card debt in\nten minutes” rather than something like “Josh S” or “CoffeeLover.” That’s a\npretty common tactic in comment spam on blogs – leave a contentless-but-\ninnocuous comment, but link your username to whatever enterprise you’re\nadvertising.\n\n 6. Nikki J.* February 14, 2013 at 9:56 am\n\nWomen are interesting. Their level of singleness (or not singleness) dictates\nhow they perceive actions of someone who may or may not have a “crush” on\nthem. Often the married, or something like it, ladies find gestures wrong,\nassuming, and inappropriate. They label the guy/girl as creepy and out of\nline. Not all men are out to date, hook-up or make babies with you. Some\npeople are just on another level socially, have cultural differences they are\nlearning or aren’t aware of what their face looks like. Stop assuming the\nworst, especially if you aren’t going to confront it ladies.\n\n 1. CoffeeLover* February 14, 2013 at 10:23 am\n\nYa I’ve noticed this. Coming from a single gal, I go through life being\nblissfully ignorant of any crushes. Unless a man comes right out and declares\nhis undying love for me, I will feign ignorance and assume he’s not\ninterested. Also, a lot of people consider me a flirt when I’m honestly just\ntrying to be friendly. I think peoples ideas of what flirting is can be really\nbroad. Unless he’s full blown hitting on you (making inappropriate comments\nabout your appearance or meeting up after work for some woopie) I would just\nignore it. Oh and to me inappropriate appearance remarks are things like “nice\nlegs” or “nice bonkers,” and not “nice blazer.”\n\n 1. CoffeeLover* February 14, 2013 at 10:24 am\n\nAlso AAM, when I first tried to post this it said I couldn’t because my\ncomment “appeared to be spam.” I posted it again and it worked, but just\nthought I would let you know...\n\n 2. Xay* February 14, 2013 at 10:45 am\n\nSpeak for yourself.\n\nWork crushes happen. Inappropriate behavior (by men AND women) happens at\nwork. I’m fortunate because I have never been the target of that behavior, but\nI have certainly witnessed it.\n\nI’m tired of people making excuses for inappropriate behavior. Everyone comes\nfrom different social/ethnic/cultural backgrounds and experiences, but when\nyou are at work, you are there to work. If you can’t work with someone without\nbehaving inappropriately or making your coworkers uncomfortable, you don’t get\na free pass because of your background.\n\n 1. CoffeeLover* February 14, 2013 at 10:55 am\n\nI think the problem here is that, culture aside, some people look into things\nmore than others. Like I said above, I’ve had many situations where other\nwomen have construed my interaction with a man as flirting. The fact of the\nmatter is I was just being friendly and talking to the guy the same way I\nwould a girl. No, we shouldn’t be acting inappropriately at the office. And\nyes, we are there primarily to work. But when you work with someone regularly,\nit’s ridiculous to be walking on eggshells the whole time so you don’t\naccidentally make them feel uncomfortable for looking at them too long or\nsomething like that. Part of it is being aware of how you’re behaving, but\nanother part is developing a thicker skin. As far as I’m concerned, you leave\nyour sex at the door. I completely forget whether I’m talking to a man or a\nwomen most of the time. This means a)I’m not flirting and b)I’m not picking up\nmisconstrued signs that the other party is flirting c)I don’t give a damn if\nthey’re flirting because I’m not interested, and until they “make a move” I\ndon’t care because most people never do (especially if you or they are\nmarried).\n\nThis of course does not apply to blatant inappropriate behavior as with case\nof the wandering-hands doctor in the newer post.\n\n 1. Jen in RO* February 14, 2013 at 11:13 am\n\nThis pretty much reflects my thoughts on this issue. We don’t know exactly\nwhat the OP’s coworker is doing and inappropriate remarks do need to rebuffed,\nbut I think there’s a lot of exaggerations in the comments today. You just\ncan’t know if something that seems harmless to you is making a coworker\nuncomfortable. Like CoffeeLover also said, I never know that someone is\nflirting unless they make it really, really obvious (and maybe not even then).\nSo, if a coworker is making you uncomfortable, either talk to him/her or\nignore it... but don’t expect him/her to read your mind!\n\n 1. Anonymous* February 14, 2013 at 6:20 pm\n\nHad someone ask me out once, who was offended when I turned him down. Said he\nwouldn’t have asked if I wasn’t flirting with him. Astonished, I asked how I’d\nflirted. “You said hello!” Alrighty then... Took my business elsewhere.\n\n 3. Anon* February 14, 2013 at 11:06 am\n\nThanks Nikki! I don’t like where this is going. I see innocent people getting\nin trouble at work over someone misinterpreting and overreacting to things.\n\n 1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:16 am\n\nTo be fair, though, the OP hasn’t proposed anything at all that would get the\nguy in trouble. She’s just asking the best way to handle it.\n\n 2. OP* February 14, 2013 at 2:44 pm\n\nThe last thing I want is for this to become some huge issue at work. I just am\ntrying to handle it professionally while maintaining boundaries.\n\n 4. TychaBrahe* February 14, 2013 at 12:18 pm\n\nPersonally, I remember being very single and very innocent as in, “Oh, he\ncouldn’t possibly mean anything untoward with that comment (or that one, or\nthat one) because he’s a married man.” And that naive delusion was shattered\nwhen I took something down to his office and found myself being embraced and\nkissed.\n\n 1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:19 pm\n\nYeah, in my experience, it’s far more common for people to think “Oh, he can’t\npossibly mean anything by that” when in fact he does (as opposed to thinking\nsomeone is interested when they’re not).\n\n 2. jmkenrick* February 14, 2013 at 1:33 pm\n\nAgreed. The issue is here is the price for assuming the worst (being more\ndistant, setting boundaries) is relatively low, while the price for assuming\nthe best (suddenly discovering that a man believes you reciprocate his\nfeelings, or him stepping up his advances) is a higher.\n\n 3. Mel R* February 15, 2013 at 9:51 pm\n\n“Oh, he’s just being fatherly! After all, I live with his daughter, she’s a\nyear older than me, and he’s our landlord.” And then he grabbed me and stuck\nhis tongue down my throat. :-/\n\n 5. Katniss* February 14, 2013 at 2:06 pm\n\nI understand what you’re trying to say here, but the generalizations about\nwomen are unncessary.\n\n 1. fposte* February 14, 2013 at 3:43 pm\n\nAnd, I think, inaccurate. Ask any, say, barista or bartender how many men have\nbeen convinced that a woman in that position is into them merely because she’s\ndoing her job.\n\n 7. Amanda* February 14, 2013 at 10:44 am\n\nI don’t see what being married has to do with it. Inappropriate comments are\ninappropriate, whether the person they are being directed at is married or\nsingle.\n\n 1. some1* February 14, 2013 at 1:06 pm\n\n+1\n\n 1. some1* February 14, 2013 at 1:09 pm\n\nAdded: I get that it seems more bold for someone to hit on an OP, especially\nif she wears a wedding ring, but I am a woman & I haven’t been in a serious\nrelationship in a long time. That doesn’t mean it’s ok for my co-workers to\nhit on me because nobody put a ring on it.\n\n 2. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:49 pm\n\nI think the feeling is that it’s doubly inappropriate to hit on a married\nperson at work.\n\nIf you hit on a single person, you’re simply being unprofessional (at minimum\n– I’m thinking flirtation level stuff, not stalking or touching or making\ncrude remarks).\n\nIf you hit on a married person, you being unprofessional and sending the\nmessage that you think they are the kind of person open to cheating on their\nspouse. Ugh.\n\n 8. Erika Kerekes* February 14, 2013 at 10:58 am\n\nI’m not sure I would recommend responding with “What do you mean by that?”\nKinda opens the door for more of the same.\n\n 1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:00 am\n\nDepends on the context, of course, but it can be useful in forcing people to\nhave to spell out exactly what they’re hinting at or (more commonly) skulk\naway in shame.\n\n 9. Linda* February 14, 2013 at 11:32 am\n\nI have used the following,” I’m pretty sure my husband wouldn’t like it if he\nknew you said that to me.”\n\n 1. Ask a Manager* Post authorFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:34 am\n\nMaybe it’s a minor quibble, but one issue I’ve always had with that type of\nstatement is that it puts the responsibility for objecting all on your\nhusband. You’ don’t like it, either — and you also wouldn’t like it if you\nwere single (presumably).\n\n 1. KellyK* February 14, 2013 at 11:41 am\n\nYeah, I don’t like that line either, for the same reasons. It would feel too\nmuch like hiding behind him. (I’m a big girl, and I can police my boundaries\nall on my own without my husband to defend me.) It also gives the impression\nthat single women are “up for grabs” and that being “taken” is the only valid\nobjection to being flirted with.\n\nBut, it is a minor quibble, and if it’s the first thing that pops out of your\nmouth to let the guy know it’s inappropriate and you don’t appreciate it, it’s\nmuch better than saying nothing.\n\n 1. some1* February 14, 2013 at 1:13 pm\n\n& if God forbid the OP got divorced, she’s not rebounding with this guy. I\nremember when I broke up with my first long-term BF, and the first time I went\nto a part without him, people kept asking where he was. When I told two of the\nguys that we’d broke up, they both said something to the effect of: “In that\ncase, let’s go out/can I call you/you should page me sometime (yes, it was\nthat long ago)”. Not, “Would you like to go out now that you’re available”,\nthey just assumed available = willing\n\n 2. Mel R* February 15, 2013 at 9:55 pm\n\nNot to mention that I’ve seen that sort of line interpreted as “He wouldn’t\nlike it, but I think it’s awesome, keep talking like that.”\n\n 10. Malissa* February 14, 2013 at 11:32 am\n\nFirst thing, just because a person is married, doesn’t automatically meant\nthey aren’t interested. Oh how I wish this wasn’t true. I’m sure we’ll have\nplenty of posts today to prove this point. If this truly is a crush, chances\nare it will eventually go away on it’s own. How many posters here that they\nwere going to marry on of the members of New Kids on The Block? Crushes\neventually go away. So ignoring it may be the way to go.\n\n 1. NDR* February 14, 2013 at 11:48 am\n\nSpecifically, Joey. If he had just met me (when I was 13), we’d have stuck it\nout for the long haul.\n\n 2. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:51 pm\n\nTrue, but it’s sort of insulting to have someone assume that you’re the sort\nof person who’d cheat on your spouse, regardless of whether you would or not.\n\n 11. ThursdaysGeek* February 14, 2013 at 11:45 am\n\nIn terms of staring (but not in the workplace), I once had a guy staring at me\nwhen he first met me. We ended up being friends and then marrying, but I also\nfound out that he wasn’t staring at me at all. He has a short attention span\nand was not paying attention to the people or conversation, and his head just\nhappened to be facing me.\n\nBecause of that, I ignore most staring, knowing that it very likely isn’t\nabout me at all.\n\n 1. All Eyes* February 14, 2013 at 3:17 pm\n\nI accidentally stare at people sometimes because of my bad eyesight. It didn’t\nused to be this bad, but now I have a cataract in one eye (my doctor wants to\nwait until it gets worse and the other catches up before operating) and if I’m\nout of my department and wandering around at work, I’m likely to stare just\nbecause I’m trying hard to figure out if I know the person I’m looking at or\nnot. I’ve always been very proud (probably too proud) of my ability to\nremember names and faces, and it KILLS me to not be able to recognize people\nat 30 paces anymore. I can either accidentally stare at people I don’t know or\naccidentally fail to recognize someone I do know–so I usually choose the\nformer. :-)\n\nFWIW, 10 or 15 years ago I knew a guy who had the exact same problem. I\nthought he was SO rude, because I had been introduced to him two or three\ntimes, and yet every time I passed him I’d say hi and he wouldn’t know who I\nwas. Finally it happened when I was walking with someone else who had known\nhim a long time, and when I made a snarky remark about how he couldn’t ever\nremember my name, they told me the situation.\n\nPlease note that I’m not saying that this is happening with the OP–the\ninappropriate remarks are certainly not because of impaired vision.\n\n 12. AdAgencyChick* February 14, 2013 at 12:28 pm\n\n(This assumes the OP is not misinterpreting things, and the comments from the\ncoworker are actually inappropriate.)\n\nI think it’s good to have a stock response for inappropriate comments, just\nbecause it’s so easy to get taken aback by them. I know when someone says\nsomething totally off-base or invasive to me, I can get caught off guard and\nnot know what to say. (Sadly, I will never be one of those super-witty people\nwho can manufacture a devastating comeback on command. Alas.) Having a stock\nanswer ready means that even if you’re momentarily stunned, you have\nsomething to say. Mine is “Did you just say that out loud?”\n\n 1. OP* February 14, 2013 at 1:39 pm\n\nThat’s a really good one. My response to the latest inappropriate comment was,\n“Where the Hell did you hear that?” He was quoting some factoid about\nsexuality. Yeah.\n\n 2. Rana* February 14, 2013 at 8:51 pm\n\nOr, in a deadpan tone, “Wow.”\n\n 3. LJL* February 15, 2013 at 10:52 am\n\nI’ve found “that is not appropriate for the workplace” to work well too.\nRepeat as needed.\n\n 13. Lulu* February 14, 2013 at 3:17 pm\n\nWe were (un)fortunate enough at one place I worked to have to go through some\nreally goofy harassment training, which provided a couple of phrases for us to\nboth joke about but also pull out when conversation crossed someone’s comfort\nzone. They were silly enough that no one sounded overly aggrieved (i.e. that\nsomeone was being intentionally forward when they were most likely just not\nthinking), but still indicated that the topic needed to change immediately.\nSimilar to just saying “whoa... TMI!” I suppose it depends on the environment\nand individuals involved how well this would work elsewhere.\n\nI’ve worked with enough people with limited concepts of comment\nappropriateness that I tend to assume weird comments don’t mean much more than\ncluelessness on the part of the speaker, but that doesn’t mean I want to put\nup with it, either. I’d hope just responding to it in a WTH way would make it\nclear you weren’t interested, and hopefully make him less likely to...\novershare, if he really does fancy you.\n\n 1. JS TBL* February 14, 2013 at 11:13 pm\n\nWe had those several years ago – Red Light, Yellow Light, Green light – like\nthe game kids play? Some in my office used them to the extreme – Red Light.\nRed Light Ran. Camera got the tag. Oh no SEMI TRUCK!\n\nThese (and I) were the ones who remarked that we had to go to “Sexual\nHarassment Training” because apparently we still weren’t doing it right. You\nget your laughs where you can.\n\nSeriously OP, plan it out, have responses ready for a variety of statements he\nmight make, situations you might be in. Hopefully you will never need them,\nbut preparation is key to confidence. Be strong.\n\n 14. Nya* June 10, 2013 at 9:07 pm\n\nHad the same thing happen to me except a little more annoying. A male high up\nmade it his part-time job of following me around like Dennis The Menace\nducking around corner, patroling up and down the isle past my desk every\nmorning, invading department only functions, and attempting to initiating\nunauthorized monitoring of my team just to try to get close to me! I am very\ndirect but in a professional environment I had to play it save and non-\nverbally make it clear that I was at the time, HAPPILY MARRIED!!!! Photos of\nmy hubby and me embrassing, my kids photos – the whole shebang and this\nnumbskull would not be deterred! The creepiest thing is that he NEVER and we\nNEVER, EVER had a conversation or anything of the sort for him to even get a\nWRONG idea! What an idiot. I confided in an older female co-worker that\nclaimed to be a christian and she just told me that I was “Over-reacting a\nlittle and....well...that’s how men are...take it as flattery and everything\nwill blow over” even though I was at the brink of tears while sharing this\nwith her. She even blew off the fact that he pops up EVERY where I AM! And\nmanipulated his authority as a Quality Control expert to go ROGUE in order to\nto infiltrate my department. When he manipulated my team leader into agreeing\nthat he needs to sit with someone to know our processes, he announced thaqt he\nwants to sit with...wait for it...wait for it...ME! I was thinking to my self\nduring this “HELL-2-THE-NO YOU’RE SITTING WITH ME TOMORROW!!!” as soon as he\nleft I marched to my boss and TOLD him that I’ve talked to , and another co-\nworker volunteered for the shadowing session who is a very capable and more\nqualified candidate who everyone goes to for instruction would step in. The\nnext day, here come The Grim Reaper, skulking down my isle beelining toward my\ndesk trying to be slick and debonair and speaking SEDUCTIVELY (???) Homeboy\nforgot he was at work for real. I immediately informed him that plans changed\nand he can sit with “HIM...OVER THERE—>” sat back down and watched him\nsmoothly walk away. He didn’t even say something like, “What?, oh,\nok...well...he’s over there you say???” NOPE. He knew I was on to him so he\ndidn’t say anything. BUSTED! After that he exhibited some tom foolery behavior\nthat was purely immature, nonsensical, and crazy! like following me closely\ndown the hall way and having a buck-eyed rapist facial expression on his\nface!. I could have roundhouse kicked him if I wasn’t a lady! Finally, I got\nso fed up and tired of the following, stalking, skulking and psychotic antics\nthat I told the christian co-worker that I’m reporting him to Human\nResosources the next day and what did she say??? “Don’t get me involved!” like\na paranoid crackhead. I was sooo hurt she would say that because she and some\nother single older women in the office complained about a dirty old man that\nwas part of the buildings maintenance department and got him reassigned! I was\nhighly pissed and wanted to let her have it with both barrels at the double\nstandard. And this is why although I’m a female, I CAN’T STAND desperate older\nwomen in the office! The are always gossiping, getting in young folks\nbusiness, judging us, watching us, sizing us up and getting vendictive and\ncatty! I told her I didn’t care about going at it alone because I know what\nproper behavior looks like and he’s crossed the line. So, I put on my big girl\nboots and did it. He didn’t get fired (i didn’t want that anyway) to my\nsurprise, just a stern warning to keep his distance and avoid me because my\nteam leader was called in an revealed that he had NO BUSINESS or authority to\n“Monitor” our department so he was totally BUSTED! Later the desperate co-\nworker comes and ask me with her tail between her legs if i got justice. I was\nsoooo pissed off that I was very curt and told her that he was busted and the\nH.R. rep was upset with me for not reporting sooner. Then she gets all sad and\nguilty and asserts that she felt that she didn’t see the antics PERSONALLY\neven though it didn’t matter, if you have confided with ANYONE about a\nharassment and confided details about it, you can provide some vital insight\nthat would help them. She’s confessed before that she’s a doormat and a\nspineless mermaid that can’t handle pressure before anyway so surprise!,\nsurprise! Bottom line: Human Resources is there for a reason! Use it and if no\none wants to back you up, DO IT ANYWAY.\n\n 15. kitten* December 26, 2013 at 7:44 pm\n\nknow how you feel i also a married woman who had worked with this man for a\nfew years he is in a relationship and a younger man .always just be friendely\nto me until i lost a lot of weight for 10 months he was following me around\neverywhere i say friends only he get mad turned up at the club as he watched\nall my moves on facebook. so attracted to me he was terrified of me and\ncouldnt be around me much hes finally got the hint but now avoids me .i ended\nup getting mad at him and i got into trouble at work .\n\n 16. Jay* February 7, 2015 at 5:46 pm\n\nI’m kind of in the same boat and need opinions please! I am an EMT, and at my\nstation the helicopter is also stationed there with the medic and nurse. So I\ndid a fly along because that’s my dream job and I wanted to see if I would\nenjoy it. The medic had the idea to help me start working out. It was really\nlate. He told me that I wouldn’t be as sore if I got a massage. So in my head\nI figured maybe a rub of my neck, but he started running everywhere. The next\ncouple of days he had been texting me very flirtatious messages. I’m trying\nnot to be mean considering I have to see him all the time and he is also the\nsupervisor over the EMS helicopter which is my future dream job. I am married\nand so is he. 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All rights reserved. Privacy Policy and\nAffiliate Disclosures\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/sex/9959655/How-to-break-up-with-someone.html", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210511211357/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/sex/9959655/How-to-break-up-with-someone.html", "parsed_text": { "title": "Petra Boynton: How to break up with someone", "passages": [ "As we head into the Easter break, the long weekend might leave us reconsidering our relationships. Dr Petra Boynton, the Telegraph's sex and relationships agony aunt, offers some clear advice how to break up with someone when it's just no longer working.", "Breaking up with someone can seem easy if the relationship is no longer what you want and your ex accepts that. Usually it is not so straightforward. People may linger in relationships because they don’t want to hurt their partner’s feelings, or because they hope things might improve. They may fear they’ll be labelled the ‘bad guy’ for ending the relationship or lose mutual friends. They may struggle to give up on something they’ve invested their time/emotions/finances in; or worry they’ll be seen as a failure for ending things. Some don’t want to be single, or are worried about the impact of separation on their children. Others are afraid their partner could self-harm or be violent if the relationship ends.", "Do you want the relationship to be completely over – or do you want it to be better? Sometimes when we are unhappy in a relationship but wish it would improve we threaten a separation to force our partners to change. If you want to be with them but in a more positive and equal relationship, then counselling may help. Alternatively you might use the free resources and forums at The Couple Connection to identify what you want.", "Before you end a relationship remember your partner (and their friends or family) may find it difficult to accept your decision and could be distressed, angry or plead for you to change your mind. They may act one moment like they want you back, the next like they hate you or are glad the relationship is over. Establishing a support system of friends or family can help you cope with any possible reactions.", "We assume the person who is doing the breaking up will feel nothing, or be glad the relationship is over. While that can sometimes be true, the process of ending a relationship is often painful for all concerned. Particularly in a long term relationship or one that has generally been good but just run its course. It is normal to feel distressed, miss your partner or even be unsure if you’re making the right decision. You can’t stop your partner being hurt nor help them through the break up process – that is someone else’s job. But you may want support for your own feelings.", "Understanding your ex has every right to move on and meet someone else is also necessary. They may move on quickly, have a series of flings, or be single for a long while. That is their business. Just as the relationships you have are not their business. (The exception being where you have children and may need to discuss when to introduce new partners and shared childcare). Thinking in advance how you might feel about this and ways to cope if you’re likely to be jealous is important. Not least so you avoid a situation where you stay with someone when you don’t want them, but don’t want anyone else to be with them.", "If you are married, live together, share property or have children, the legal and financial ramifications of your separation need considering. The Citizens Advice Bureau is a useful source of information as is Advice Now if you cohabit.", "Meg Barker talks about negotiating a separation in Chapter 8 of her book Rewriting The Rules inviting us to think about the ‘truths’ we accept about break ups and how they may restrict us. While these resources from Bishtraining and Scarleteen are aimed at a young audience they are both still useful regarding communication and dealing with rejection.", "- continuing to be emotionally or sexually intimate with them after the breakup if you know they still want to be with you", "- fob them off with platitudes ‘it’s not you it’s me’ may not help them understand why things have broken down, and it is likely they will not believe you and still blame themselves", "In wanting to be sensitive, it is easy to be unclear about what you want. Although it is difficult, the best way to end things is to be very specific, but not personal or cruel. You may find reading this piece gives you ideas but you may still have some questions or concerns about your specific situation. Discussing those with friends could be useful,", "This means telling your partner, preferably in person, the relationship is not working out for you. You can express regret and wish them well. You can acknowledge they are hurt. It may help to rehearse or write down what you plan to say.", "They may well have questions they want to ask you about why you want to end things, which it is fair to answer as clearly as you are able. Be prepared they might interpret this conversation as a means to show how they can change or how you are wrong. Being calm but consistently returning to a phrase you feel comfortable with – such as ‘this is not working for me’ or ‘I no longer want to be in this relationship’ - is important in managing such conversations.", "If you were very unhappy in the relationship, you might want to be specific about this when explaining why you don’t want things to continue. Focusing on how you feel rather than listing their faults is a more assertive way to handle such a discussion. Be aware this may offer your partner the opportunity to talk about how you are wrong, to further criticise you, or to promise to change.", "It might be more appropriate if you are very distressed to explore these feelings first by writing a diary or letters to yourself or talking through how you feel with friends and family. That way you can keep the break up conversation very focused. You could always write a letter afterwards detailing how you feel. You do not have to reply to any response they make.", "Have the conversation in a place that gives you privacy. If you feel you need help with closure a session with a relationship therapist where you both set out how you feel and what happens next may help.", "If you feel you cannot talk to them because you fear they will not listen – or perhaps you have told them before and they continued to ignore you – then setting out how you feel and what is going to happen next in a phone call, letter or email may be more appropriate.", "You may find instead of being upset or angry that they agree with you, which may not guarantee you will always be friends but might feel easier. They may express relief the relationship is over, which could leave you with mixed feelings.", "After telling them the relationship is over for you – and why that is – explain to them what you plan to do next. If you have dependents that might involve plans for joint childcare and how to manage the breakup so you and the children are distressed as little as possible.", "If things are strained or difficult you might prefer to keep future contact on email and solely about legal/family/financial issues. You can set out your intention to keep things civil and focused but be aware this may not be something your partner feels able to respect.", "Some people prefer a ‘clean break’ and do not wish further contact, ever. Others seek a period of separation after which time they can be in touch with their ex. It may be you are able to continue having contact. This is dependent on how your relationship was before the separation, and how you both deal with the split.", "The advice above does not apply if there has been violence in your relationship. In such cases telling your partner you plan to leave may be dangerous and greatly increases the risk of violence. You may need time to plan your exit and only confide in a trusted friend or family member. The Freephone 24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 gives advice on your options including leaving to be with a friend or going to a refuge. Help is available for men via Men's Advice Line and for those in an LBGT relationship through Broken Rainbow.", "If violence starts or continues after you have broken up with someone, or if you experience stalking or harassment communication with your ex is not advised. You should state clearly once via email or text you wish for no further contact and any you have will be regarded as harassment. Keep a record of any unwanted contact (including texts, emails and phone calls) but do not reply. Call the police if there is repeated contact or direct threats.", "It is not unusual for an abusive partner to be remorseful post-break up. Indeed people can return to relationships having ended them, hoping their partner has changed. Sometimes they have. More commonly the violence continues and worsens. It can be difficult to break this cycle, particularly if you feel isolated or unable to tell others about your situation. Therapy or specific courses offered to survivors of violence may be useful here (see links above for how to access those). As might giving yourself time to recover and consider what you want from future relationships.", "Once you have ended a relationship you may find it helps to spend time with friends and family, to take up or continue with hobbies or do things that make you feel happy. It is common to wonder how your ex is doing or to miss them.", "If the relationship has been negative or abusive some people find therapy helps them. This might be available (for free) via your GP (although there is usually a waiting list). Or you could find assertiveness or confidence courses (available at adult education centres and colleges) might be appropriate.", "You can experience a range of emotions from anger (at your ex for how they treated you or towards yourself for not ending things sooner); relief, anxiety, grief, joy, or fear. Sometimes you may just feel numb or only realise the problems in the relationship when time has passed or when you are with a new partner.", "Some people find deleting their ex’s contact details prevent the urge from getting back in touch. Unfriending an ex on Facebook can help and avoid post- break up drama. Although if you are trying for an amicable break up tell them you’re cutting contact on social media so it doesn’t seem like a hostile gesture.", "If you see your ex it may be you still have feelings for them. Sometimes people realise they’ve made a mistake and reunite. Sometimes ex-partners have already moved on. Recognising you might still desire someone while accepting the relationship wasn’t right for you is important, particularly if you are considering seeing them or sleeping with them and know that might cause either of you confusion.", "Although ending a relationship isn’t easy, you can use the post-break up period to positively reevaluate things and focus on what you want from future relationships or other areas of your life.", "Petra Boynton is a social psychologist and sex researcher working in International Health Care at University College London. Petra studies sex and relationships and is The Telegraph’s agony aunt. Follow her on Twitter @drpetra." ] }, "parsed_md": "Petra Boynton: How to break up with someone\n\nNews website of the year\n\nSubscribe now Free for one month\n\nLog in\n\nSee all News\n\nJump to navigation\n\n# Petra Boynton: How to break up with someone\n\nAs we head into the Easter break, the long weekend might leave us\nreconsidering our relationships. Dr Petra Boynton, the Telegraph's sex and\nrelationships agony aunt, offers some clear advice how to break up with\nsomeone when it's just no longer working.\n\nBy Petra Boynton 29 March 2013 • 7:00am\n\nFormer lovers, now hostile roommates, bus tour guide Gary Grobowski (Vince\nVaughn) and art dealer Brooke Meyers (Jennifer Aniston). Credit: Photo:\nUniversal/Film Stills\n\nBreaking up is (usually) hard to do\n\nBreaking up with someone can seem easy if the relationship is no longer what\nyou want and your ex accepts that. Usually it is not so straightforward.\nPeople may linger in relationships because they don’t want to hurt their\npartner’s feelings, or because they hope things might improve. They may fear\nthey’ll be labelled the ‘bad guy’ for ending the relationship or lose mutual\nfriends. They may struggle to give up on something they’ve invested their\ntime/emotions/finances in; or worry they’ll be seen as a failure for ending\nthings. Some don’t want to be single, or are worried about the impact of\nseparation on their children. Others are afraid their partner could self-harm\nor be violent if the relationship ends.\n\n### Is it really the end?\n\nDo you want the relationship to be completely over – or do you want it to be\nbetter? Sometimes when we are unhappy in a relationship but wish it would\nimprove we threaten a separation to force our partners to change. If you want\nto be with them but in a more positive and equal relationship, then\ncounselling may help. Alternatively you might use the free resources and\nforums at The Couple Connection to identify what you want.\n\n### Things to think about before you end it\n\nBefore you end a relationship remember your partner (and their friends or\nfamily) may find it difficult to accept your decision and could be distressed,\nangry or plead for you to change your mind. They may act one moment like they\nwant you back, the next like they hate you or are glad the relationship is\nover. Establishing a support system of friends or family can help you cope\nwith any possible reactions.\n\nWe assume the person who is doing the breaking up will feel nothing, or be\nglad the relationship is over. While that can sometimes be true, the process\nof ending a relationship is often painful for all concerned. Particularly in a\nlong term relationship or one that has generally been good but just run its\ncourse. It is normal to feel distressed, miss your partner or even be unsure\nif you’re making the right decision. You can’t stop your partner being hurt\nnor help them through the break up process – that is someone else’s job. But\nyou may want support for your own feelings.\n\nUnderstanding your ex has every right to move on and meet someone else is also\nnecessary. They may move on quickly, have a series of flings, or be single for\na long while. That is their business. Just as the relationships you have are\nnot their business. (The exception being where you have children and may need\nto discuss when to introduce new partners and shared childcare). Thinking in\nadvance how you might feel about this and ways to cope if you’re likely to be\njealous is important. Not least so you avoid a situation where you stay with\nsomeone when you don’t want them, but don’t want anyone else to be with them.\n\nIf you are married, live together, share property or have children, the legal\nand financial ramifications of your separation need considering. The Citizens\nAdvice Bureau is a useful source of information as is Advice Now if you\ncohabit.\n\nMeg Barker talks about negotiating a separation in Chapter 8 of her book\nRewriting The Rules inviting us to think about the ‘truths’ we accept about\nbreak ups and how they may restrict us. While these resources from\nBishtraining and Scarleteen are aimed at a young audience they are both still\nuseful regarding communication and dealing with rejection.\n\n### How not to dump someone\n\nThere are definite things to avoid when ending a relationship. These include:\n\n\\- cutting person out of your life with no explanation\n\n\\- getting someone else to end it on your behalf\n\n\\- using the threat of a break up to control your partner\n\n\\- giving mixed messages (so saying the relationship is over while acting as\nthough you have a future together)\n\n\\- being unkind or disinterested in hope they’ll end it\n\n\\- keep changing the boundaries/expectations of the relationship so they can’t\nmeasure up\n\n\\- cheat on them in the hope they’ll find out and dump you\n\n\\- telling everyone else you know it is over (including posting on social\nmedia) before telling the person yourself\n\n\\- continuing to be emotionally or sexually intimate with them after the\nbreakup if you know they still want to be with you\n\n\\- fob them off with platitudes ‘it’s not you it’s me’ may not help them\nunderstand why things have broken down, and it is likely they will not believe\nyou and still blame themselves\n\n### How to end a relationship\n\nIn wanting to be sensitive, it is easy to be unclear about what you want.\nAlthough it is difficult, the best way to end things is to be very specific,\nbut not personal or cruel. You may find reading this piece gives you ideas but\nyou may still have some questions or concerns about your specific situation.\nDiscussing those with friends could be useful,\n\nThis means telling your partner, preferably in person, the relationship is not\nworking out for you. You can express regret and wish them well. You can\nacknowledge they are hurt. It may help to rehearse or write down what you plan\nto say.\n\nThey may well have questions they want to ask you about why you want to end\nthings, which it is fair to answer as clearly as you are able. Be prepared\nthey might interpret this conversation as a means to show how they can change\nor how you are wrong. Being calm but consistently returning to a phrase you\nfeel comfortable with – such as ‘this is not working for me’ or ‘I no longer\nwant to be in this relationship’ - is important in managing such\nconversations.\n\nIf you were very unhappy in the relationship, you might want to be specific\nabout this when explaining why you don’t want things to continue. Focusing on\nhow you feel rather than listing their faults is a more assertive way to\nhandle such a discussion. Be aware this may offer your partner the opportunity\nto talk about how you are wrong, to further criticise you, or to promise to\nchange.\n\nIt might be more appropriate if you are very distressed to explore these\nfeelings first by writing a diary or letters to yourself or talking through\nhow you feel with friends and family. That way you can keep the break up\nconversation very focused. You could always write a letter afterwards\ndetailing how you feel. You do not have to reply to any response they make.\n\nHave the conversation in a place that gives you privacy. If you feel you need\nhelp with closure a session with a relationship therapist where you both set\nout how you feel and what happens next may help.\n\nIf you feel you cannot talk to them because you fear they will not listen – or\nperhaps you have told them before and they continued to ignore you – then\nsetting out how you feel and what is going to happen next in a phone call,\nletter or email may be more appropriate.\n\nYou may find instead of being upset or angry that they agree with you, which\nmay not guarantee you will always be friends but might feel easier. They may\nexpress relief the relationship is over, which could leave you with mixed\nfeelings.\n\nAfter telling them the relationship is over for you – and why that is –\nexplain to them what you plan to do next. If you have dependents that might\ninvolve plans for joint childcare and how to manage the breakup so you and the\nchildren are distressed as little as possible.\n\nIf things are strained or difficult you might prefer to keep future contact on\nemail and solely about legal/family/financial issues. You can set out your\nintention to keep things civil and focused but be aware this may not be\nsomething your partner feels able to respect.\n\nSome people prefer a ‘clean break’ and do not wish further contact, ever.\nOthers seek a period of separation after which time they can be in touch with\ntheir ex. It may be you are able to continue having contact. This is dependent\non how your relationship was before the separation, and how you both deal with\nthe split.\n\n### Where there is violence\n\nThe advice above does not apply if there has been violence in your\nrelationship. In such cases telling your partner you plan to leave may be\ndangerous and greatly increases the risk of violence. You may need time to\nplan your exit and only confide in a trusted friend or family member. The\nFreephone 24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 gives advice on\nyour options including leaving to be with a friend or going to a refuge. Help\nis available for men via Men's Advice Line and for those in an LBGT\nrelationship through Broken Rainbow.\n\nIf violence starts or continues after you have broken up with someone, or if\nyou experience stalking or harassment communication with your ex is not\nadvised. You should state clearly once via email or text you wish for no\nfurther contact and any you have will be regarded as harassment. Keep a record\nof any unwanted contact (including texts, emails and phone calls) but do not\nreply. Call the police if there is repeated contact or direct threats.\n\nIt is not unusual for an abusive partner to be remorseful post-break up.\nIndeed people can return to relationships having ended them, hoping their\npartner has changed. Sometimes they have. More commonly the violence continues\nand worsens. It can be difficult to break this cycle, particularly if you feel\nisolated or unable to tell others about your situation. Therapy or specific\ncourses offered to survivors of violence may be useful here (see links above\nfor how to access those). As might giving yourself time to recover and\nconsider what you want from future relationships.\n\n### After the split\n\nOnce you have ended a relationship you may find it helps to spend time with\nfriends and family, to take up or continue with hobbies or do things that make\nyou feel happy. It is common to wonder how your ex is doing or to miss them.\n\nIf the relationship has been negative or abusive some people find therapy\nhelps them. This might be available (for free) via your GP (although there is\nusually a waiting list). Or you could find assertiveness or confidence courses\n(available at adult education centres and colleges) might be appropriate.\n\nYou can experience a range of emotions from anger (at your ex for how they\ntreated you or towards yourself for not ending things sooner); relief,\nanxiety, grief, joy, or fear. Sometimes you may just feel numb or only realise\nthe problems in the relationship when time has passed or when you are with a\nnew partner.\n\nSome people find deleting their ex’s contact details prevent the urge from\ngetting back in touch. Unfriending an ex on Facebook can help and avoid post-\nbreak up drama. Although if you are trying for an amicable break up tell them\nyou’re cutting contact on social media so it doesn’t seem like a hostile\ngesture.\n\nIf you see your ex it may be you still have feelings for them. Sometimes\npeople realise they’ve made a mistake and reunite. Sometimes ex-partners have\nalready moved on. Recognising you might still desire someone while accepting\nthe relationship wasn’t right for you is important, particularly if you are\nconsidering seeing them or sleeping with them and know that might cause either\nof you confusion.\n\nAlthough ending a relationship isn’t easy, you can use the post-break up\nperiod to positively reevaluate things and focus on what you want from future\nrelationships or other areas of your life.\n\nPetra Boynton is a social psychologist and sex researcher working in\nInternational Health Care at University College London. Petra studies sex and\nrelationships and is The Telegraph’s agony aunt. 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168,040	How To Make a New Bar of Soap from Used Bars of Soap	If you want to make a new bar of soap out of the remnants of old bars of soap, grate or cut the old soap into small pieces and place the pieces into the top part of a double boiler. Pour water into the bottom of the double boiler, then add a little water, tea, or milk into the soap. Slowly heat the soap on medium-high until it’s melted, stirring every 5 minutes or so, for 1-2 hours. When the soap is melted, scoop it into a mold. Tap the mold on your table or counter several times to release any air bubbles, then allow the soap to dry for 1-2 days.	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I filed it away under “I’ll get around to it one rainy day when I’ve got nothing better to do.” Then I figured out that you can add not only essential oils-stuff that usually sends me running from the room either with a screaming headache or gasping for air-but also scent your hand-milled soaps with KITCHEN INGREDIENTS-scents I can actually not only tolerate, but ENJOY. I couldn’t get my soap pot out fast enough!", "The hand-milled beauty above is Cinnamon Honey Castile. I made the soap from straight olive oil several months ago then yesterday added cinnamon from my spice shelf and honey from my backyard hive in the hand-milling process. That, my friend, is soap heaven for me. I wish your monitor had a scratch ‘n’ sniff function ’cause you’d agree!", "I’ve got plans for Vanilla Almond soap, Orange Peel Cinnamon Ginger Clove Christmas Soap, Gardener’s Soap with Carrot and Pumice (or sand), Milk and Honey soap, Lemon Nutmeg, and, and, and.... The only limits are on my own imagination and my back stock of cured soap! I also love that you hand-mill in small batches, so I can whip up a special batch for a friend and think nothing of it.", "You’ve probably seen hand-milled soaps around. They usually cost an arm and a leg. Sometimes they are called “French-milled”, oh là là! The concept is simple enough and you are gonna LOVE IT because you won’t have to go any where NEAR lye if you don’t want to. You take soap that has already been made, grate it up, melt it, add sexy stuff like scents, botanicals, exfoliants or whatever tickles your fancy, pour into moulds, then when the soaps are cold, pop ’em out, let them dry for a few days to a few weeks et Voilà-hand-milled soap!", "So, can you use any soap off the shelf, grate it up and go? Well, no. Why? Because most “soap” in the store isn’t soap anyway, it is a detergent bar dressed up in fancy pants and called a “beauty bar”. Even if you find actual soap, it probably won’t be unscented and/or in a base state good for hand milling. You can, of course, make you own soap from scratch like I do. Both the Castile and Sheep Tallow recipes on this site are appropriate for hand- milling.", "If you don’t want to make your own soap, or don’t have the time, say, before Christmas, buying pre-grated soap base for hand-milling is definitely an option. Many online soap supply companies have base for hand-milling for sale by the kg or lb. Here in NZ you can get a basic soap base from Soapcraft. In the US, Bramble Berry has several bases available including luxury, goat’s milk, castile and shea. Please note that if you purchase “rebatching base” from Bramble Berry that they have their own recommended instructions that are different from the ones that follow. They sell very fresh soap base and know their own product line, so you’d be best off following their instructions!", "Soapers who make their own soap from scratch also use this general process in the “rebatching” sense to rescue batches of soap that haven’t turned out well. Rebatching may or may not save the soap, depending on what went wrong in the first place. The Soap Making Forum is an excellent place to turn to get friendly free advice from soapers with many years of experience. They will be able to advise you on whether a batch is likely to be salvageable and what alterations you should make to the process to have the greatest chance of success.", "1. Grate 341g (12 oz) of soap and place in a fairly small stainless steel pot. If you put your grated soap in a pot that is too large, you may scorch it.", "3. Heat on low. You don’t want to stir often as you will create bubbles/suds. When you see the bottom soap is looking melted, fold on top and expose unmelted soap to the heat. Depending on the type of soap base and the age of the soap used, getting your soap fully melted may take up to an hour. It won’t ever look like it does when you are making cold process soap.", "4. When the soap is fully melted with no lumps, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool down to 66-71 degrees C (150-160 degrees F) and then add in your goodies. General guideline to amounts below with specific recipes to come later, my darlings!", "5. Pour your soap into moulds, allow the surface to skim over, then pop into the freezer for an hour or two.", "6. Remove the soaps from freezer and pop out of moulds and place on a rack with good air flow to dry. Allow to cure until hardened. Expect 2-4 weeks for this method. The Bramble Berry site says a few days for their product.", "A note on moulds– the whole point of hand-milling is to get a gorgeous end- product, so you will want something pretty, but they don’t have to be expensive. The mould I used for the Soap at the top of the post was a silicon muffin pan my mum sent me from the States. Other good moulds are candy moulds, jelly (Jell-o) moulds or anything else that strikes your fancy that is pretty and is wider at the back than the bottom.", "SEMANTIC PITFALL ALERT! Some folks who make their own soap from scratch may take exception with you if you say that you’ve “made hand-milled soap” if you haven’t also made the soap yourself. If you’ve purchased your soap base, to be on the safe side you may wish to say instead that you’ve “hand-milled your soap”. I’ve no particular dog in that fight, but as I have my own semantic pet peeves, I’m not without sin to be casting the first stone here. You’ve been warned!", "Full disclosure: Soapcraft is an advertiser on this site. I use their products regularly and have always been happy. I have no affiliation with Bramble Berry and have not tried any of their product personally but they seem to be a highly regarded online soap supply retailer in the US.", "Hello there frugal kiwi! 🙂 i just came across your website a few hours ago upon googling all frustrated after unmoulding my second batch of cp castile n seeing my loaf crack n crumble when cutting! 🙂 i wanted to know why! Im a newbie, 9 small batches so far. My first castile idid one half as cpop n it cut beautifully but the other part i poured into a tub n left to set just cp. Upon cutting a day later, altho rock hard, crumbled. My second batch of castile i decided to do just cp because the white colour looked whiter when not goin through oven and i prefer that. This time instead of 2 to 1 water to lye ratio, i did just 1.2 to 1 water to lye. It took crazily long to trace and suprisingly, 2 days later was still soft in the moulds, like pana cota... i waited. I arrived from work tonight, more than 72 hours after pouring soap and it was finally hard n popped out of the individual containers easy, looking smooth like plastic. But when attempting to cut the larger loaf into slices, yet again, cracked n crumbled. Amazingly, this time, the castile had a beautiful natural scent, something between floral and olive, just wonderful, with no added scents, 100 per cent olive oil, lye and water. I began googling castile crumbling and came across your post on castile which lead me to your milling or rebatching. Apparently one grates castile and adds extras and i thought... hmmm... ive got plenty to grate with my crumbled rocks from two castile batches! 🙂 i did the amount you state, 341 g soap, 255g water. Melted over double boiler as i didnt feel confident in not burning it. I added third cup of honey and three quarters of a cup of ground oatmeal. Put into individual moulds (reusing round humous containers) and sprinkled with rolled oats. They are in the freezer right now and i cant wait how they turn out (after curing for 2 to 4 weeks)! 🙂 thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, experience and recipes with the world! 🙂 as for my castile attempts, i will keep trying to figure out the crumble issues, i read somewhere perhaps i should warm the olive oil rather than leaving at room temperature. Elsewhere, i read its about the right time of cutting. What is right however, i suppose i can only learn by practice! 🙂 the bars in individual moulds look great but i want some chunky sliced bars too. For as long as they crumble, i will always know what to do with them, thanks to you! 🙂 thank you! 😀", "If you want advice from real experts, they are a knowledgeable and friendly lot over at the Soap Making Forum. Good luck with your hand milled soaps!", "Thank you, this is very helpful. I have a batch of plain unscented soap that I made about two months ago. It was my first batch (I’ve made two since then — one is curing and the other I gave away to coworkers). I want to “fancy it up” a bit, and your guidelines for additives is very helpful! I find soap making to be like baking (which I also love) in that many people find it very intimidating — it takes time and patience and quite a bit of practice (including angrily throwing an entire batch away!), but when you get it right, it’s such a treat not only for yourself but also your friends and family! 🙂", "So interested about the additives and its content. Botanical soap is easy if you know how to make soap at home. This steps above are simple to follow and I will try this one alone.", "[...] I’ve used for these shampoo bars.Have you tried shampoo bars? Do you like them?Related posts:Soap Making: How to Hand-Mill aka Rebatch SoapFelt Me Up: Hand Felted SoapFelt Me Up: Needle Felted SoapPVC Pipe Soap MoldSheep Tallow Soap Cancel [...]", "You could totally be doing craft days at your house – teaching the rest of us your secrets in person. Have you ever thought of that? You really should!", "Will you come to my house and make soap? I’m sure this smells wonderful, just wish I had the time to make it. I’m so impressed.", "I. Am. So. Impressed. Have a contest so I can win some? I’ll never be able to do this myself, I fear.", "You could totally do this. As I said to someone else the Bramble Berry rebatch soap is BOIL IN A BAG. You could boil a bag of soap in a bag it already comes in!", "I’m going to become a soap-maker vicariously through reading your posts. Wow, the picture up top is gorgeous, and the color. Amazing. MyKidsEatSquid recently posted..French broccoli soup", "This is fascinating because I never even think about making soap, but it looks pretty easy, plus you can put whatever you want in there, so bonus points for that. And I’d do it just for the aromatic scents wafting around the house. Hmmm.... Christmas ... pondering... I used to make candles when I was a kid. Jane Boursaw recently posted..I Confess: I Love the Twilight Movies", "I agree, you make all of this look so easy! Maybe one of these days I will get up the courage. 🙂 Living Large in Our Little House recently posted..The Witching Season at Our Little House", "This looks so lovely. I’d love to try it. I’ve always wanted to take a class in soap making. But this looks not so difficult to do. Thanks.", "This looks fantastic! I got a bar of your soap last year and just love it. Hoarded every bit till it was gone! It was soft as butter.", "Impressed once again at your absolute craftiness. You make it all sound so easy, but I know if I tried it, I’d have one colossal mess and failure on my hands (and all over the kitchen, too!) Sheryl recently posted..Lessons Learned From the FabOverFifty Beauty Bash", "It really was quite simple. If you order Bramble Berry, their instructions are essentially boil-in-a bag. Doesn’t get much simpler than that!", "Someday maybe we will have scratch and sniff monitors. Wish I could smell what you’re describing because it sounds very nice!", "They do smell divine. Best to keep small children away from them or they might be tempted to have a taste and end up with a surprise.", "I admit you do make this sound easy, but I’m such a clutz at such things that I dare not try. However, my daughter is as craft-wise as you, so I will forward this post to her and perhaps receive hand-milled soap for Christmas! Alexandra recently posted..Old Friends Make the World Go Round", "Getting hand-milled soap for Christmas sounds like a winning idea to me. As your daughter is a dab hand at crafts, she’d probably have great fun making them too.", "I tried to mill a failed batch of homemade soap once ... in an attempt to fix it, and I don’t recall it working well. Thoughts? can you save a batch gone wrong this way? Roxanne recently posted..Dog Product Review and Giveaway: Teddy the Dog", "It MIGHT work-depending on what went wrong in the first place. I always go to the Soap Making Forum for questions about bad batches and things gone wrong. The folks there have been soaping for many a long year and if they can’t answer a question, there is no good answer to be had!", "that is crazy, i’ve been preparing almost the same post! But i’m waiting for my soap to dry still before i do. Hope mine turns out as well as yours does. Some of my recipes let me use goats milk instead of water, so I hope I’ve found a way to do decent goats milk soap. Angela recently posted..Fall in a Jar, Pt. 1", "If you look in the general guideline for additives towards the bottom of the post, goat’s milk is one of them and you sub the goat’s milk for the water. Given my giant FAIL at making goat’s milk cold process, I’d definitely be more inclined to add goat’s milk at the hand-milling stage as there would be no reason for it to curdle or turn bizarre colours." ] }, "parsed_md": "Soap Making: How to Hand-Mill aka Rebatch Soap – Frugal Kiwi\n\n# Soap Making: How to Hand-Mill aka Rebatch Soap\n\n33 Comments\n\n * Home >>\n\n * Soap Making >>\n\n * Soap Making: How to Hand-Mill aka Rebatch Soap\n\nI’ve known about hand-milling aka rebatching for a long time. I filed it away\nunder “I’ll get around to it one rainy day when I’ve got nothing better to\ndo.” Then I figured out that you can add not only essential oils-stuff that\nusually sends me running from the room either with a screaming headache or\ngasping for air-but also scent your hand-milled soaps with KITCHEN\nINGREDIENTS-scents I can actually not only tolerate, but ENJOY. I couldn’t get\nmy soap pot out fast enough!\n\nThe hand-milled beauty above is Cinnamon Honey Castile. I made the soap from\nstraight olive oil several months ago then yesterday added cinnamon from my\nspice shelf and honey from my backyard hive in the hand-milling process. That,\nmy friend, is soap heaven for me. I wish your monitor had a scratch ‘n’ sniff\nfunction ’cause you’d agree!\n\nI’ve got plans for Vanilla Almond soap, Orange Peel Cinnamon Ginger Clove\nChristmas Soap, Gardener’s Soap with Carrot and Pumice (or sand), Milk and\nHoney soap, Lemon Nutmeg, and, and, and.... The only limits are on my own\nimagination and my back stock of cured soap! I also love that you hand-mill in\nsmall batches, so I can whip up a special batch for a friend and think nothing\nof it.\n\nYou’ve probably seen hand-milled soaps around. They usually cost an arm and a\nleg. Sometimes they are called “French-milled”, oh là là! The concept is\nsimple enough and you are gonna LOVE IT because you won’t have to go any where\nNEAR lye if you don’t want to. You take soap that has already been made, grate\nit up, melt it, add sexy stuff like scents, botanicals, exfoliants or whatever\ntickles your fancy, pour into moulds, then when the soaps are cold, pop ’em\nout, let them dry for a few days to a few weeks et Voilà-hand-milled soap!\n\nSo, can you use any soap off the shelf, grate it up and go? Well, no. Why?\nBecause most “soap” in the store isn’t soap anyway, it is a detergent bar\ndressed up in fancy pants and called a “beauty bar”. Even if you find actual\nsoap, it probably won’t be unscented and/or in a base state good for hand\nmilling. You can, of course, make you own soap from scratch like I do. Both\nthe Castile and Sheep Tallow recipes on this site are appropriate for hand-\nmilling.\n\nIf you don’t want to make your own soap, or don’t have the time, say, before\nChristmas, buying pre-grated soap base for hand-milling is definitely an\noption. Many online soap supply companies have base for hand-milling for sale\nby the kg or lb. Here in NZ you can get a basic soap base from Soapcraft. In\nthe US, Bramble Berry has several bases available including luxury, goat’s\nmilk, castile and shea. Please note that if you purchase “rebatching base”\nfrom Bramble Berry that they have their own recommended instructions that are\ndifferent from the ones that follow. They sell very fresh soap base and know\ntheir own product line, so you’d be best off following their instructions!\n\nSoapers who make their own soap from scratch also use this general process in\nthe “rebatching” sense to rescue batches of soap that haven’t turned out well.\nRebatching may or may not save the soap, depending on what went wrong in the\nfirst place. The Soap Making Forum is an excellent place to turn to get\nfriendly free advice from soapers with many years of experience. They will be\nable to advise you on whether a batch is likely to be salvageable and what\nalterations you should make to the process to have the greatest chance of\nsuccess.\n\nHow to Hand-Mill Soap:\n\n1\\. Grate 341g (12 oz) of soap and place in a fairly small stainless steel\npot. If you put your grated soap in a pot that is too large, you may scorch\nit.\n\n2\\. Add 255g (9 oz by weight) of water.\n\n3\\. Heat on low. You don’t want to stir often as you will create bubbles/suds.\nWhen you see the bottom soap is looking melted, fold on top and expose\nunmelted soap to the heat. Depending on the type of soap base and the age of\nthe soap used, getting your soap fully melted may take up to an hour. It won’t\never look like it does when you are making cold process soap.\n\nMelted Castile\n\n4\\. When the soap is fully melted with no lumps, remove it from the heat and\nallow it to cool down to 66-71 degrees C (150-160 degrees F) and then add in\nyour goodies. General guideline to amounts below with specific recipes to come\nlater, my darlings!\n\n5\\. Pour your soap into moulds, allow the surface to skim over, then pop into\nthe freezer for an hour or two.\n\n6\\. Remove the soaps from freezer and pop out of moulds and place on a rack\nwith good air flow to dry. Allow to cure until hardened. Expect 2-4 weeks for\nthis method. The Bramble Berry site says a few days for their product.\n\nGeneral guidelines for additives:\n\n * Spices 1-2 tablespoons\n * Exfoliant ingredients from your kitchen like oatmeal, wheatgerm, bran, almonds, etc all pulsed until small 3/4-1 cup\n * Honey-1/4-1/2 cup, scorched in pan after adding for extra golden colour\n * Botanicals- low volatile oil content like chamomile, calendula, lavender (fresh or dried) 1 cup\n * Botanicals- high volatile oil content like rosemary (fresh or dried) 1 or 2 tablespoons\n * Milk- replace for water or add 1/4 cup instant powder-don’t use skim for either- you WANT the fat!\n * Goat’s Milk or Buttermilk-replace for water\n * Veggies and fruit-Slice, seeding when appropriate, liquefy in blender with minimum water, strain out pulp and replace for water\n * Essential oils-a few drops only, will vary with strength of EO\n\nA note on moulds– the whole point of hand-milling is to get a gorgeous end-\nproduct, so you will want something pretty, but they don’t have to be\nexpensive. The mould I used for the Soap at the top of the post was a silicon\nmuffin pan my mum sent me from the States. Other good moulds are candy moulds,\njelly (Jell-o) moulds or anything else that strikes your fancy that is pretty\nand is wider at the back than the bottom.\n\nSEMANTIC PITFALL ALERT! Some folks who make their own soap from scratch may\ntake exception with you if you say that you’ve “made hand-milled soap” if you\nhaven’t also made the soap yourself. If you’ve purchased your soap base, to be\non the safe side you may wish to say instead that you’ve “hand-milled your\nsoap”. I’ve no particular dog in that fight, but as I have my own semantic pet\npeeves, I’m not without sin to be casting the first stone here. You’ve been\nwarned!\n\nFull disclosure: Soapcraft is an advertiser on this site. I use their products\nregularly and have always been happy. I have no affiliation with Bramble Berry\nand have not tried any of their product personally but they seem to be a\nhighly regarded online soap supply retailer in the US.\n\nThis post is part of Simple Lives Thursdays at GNOWFGLINS.\n\nRelated Posts:\n\n * Custom Wooden Drop-side Soap Mould\n * PVC Pipe Soap Mould\n * Soap Making Sneak Peak: Peppermint Rosemary Shampoo Bars\n * Felt Me Up: Hand Felted Soap\n\n * Create, Soap Making\n\nEva - December 23, 2014\n\nHello there frugal kiwi! 🙂 i just came across your website a few hours ago\nupon googling all frustrated after unmoulding my second batch of cp castile n\nseeing my loaf crack n crumble when cutting! 🙂 i wanted to know why! Im a\nnewbie, 9 small batches so far. My first castile idid one half as cpop n it\ncut beautifully but the other part i poured into a tub n left to set just cp.\nUpon cutting a day later, altho rock hard, crumbled. My second batch of\ncastile i decided to do just cp because the white colour looked whiter when\nnot goin through oven and i prefer that. This time instead of 2 to 1 water to\nlye ratio, i did just 1.2 to 1 water to lye. It took crazily long to trace and\nsuprisingly, 2 days later was still soft in the moulds, like pana cota... i\nwaited. I arrived from work tonight, more than 72 hours after pouring soap and\nit was finally hard n popped out of the individual containers easy, looking\nsmooth like plastic. But when attempting to cut the larger loaf into slices,\nyet again, cracked n crumbled. Amazingly, this time, the castile had a\nbeautiful natural scent, something between floral and olive, just wonderful,\nwith no added scents, 100 per cent olive oil, lye and water. I began googling\ncastile crumbling and came across your post on castile which lead me to your\nmilling or rebatching. Apparently one grates castile and adds extras and i\nthought... hmmm... ive got plenty to grate with my crumbled rocks from two\ncastile batches! 🙂 i did the amount you state, 341 g soap, 255g water. Melted\nover double boiler as i didnt feel confident in not burning it. I added third\ncup of honey and three quarters of a cup of ground oatmeal. Put into\nindividual moulds (reusing round humous containers) and sprinkled with rolled\noats. They are in the freezer right now and i cant wait how they turn out\n(after curing for 2 to 4 weeks)! 🙂 thank you so much for sharing your\nknowledge, experience and recipes with the world! 🙂 as for my castile\nattempts, i will keep trying to figure out the crumble issues, i read\nsomewhere perhaps i should warm the olive oil rather than leaving at room\ntemperature. Elsewhere, i read its about the right time of cutting. What is\nright however, i suppose i can only learn by practice! 🙂 the bars in\nindividual moulds look great but i want some chunky sliced bars too. For as\nlong as they crumble, i will always know what to do with them, thanks to you!\n🙂 thank you! 😀\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - December 23, 2014\n\nIf you want advice from real experts, they are a knowledgeable and friendly\nlot over at the Soap Making Forum. Good luck with your hand milled soaps!\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nDebi - December 16, 2012\n\nThank you, this is very helpful. I have a batch of plain unscented soap that I\nmade about two months ago. It was my first batch (I’ve made two since then —\none is curing and the other I gave away to coworkers). I want to “fancy it up”\na bit, and your guidelines for additives is very helpful! I find soap making\nto be like baking (which I also love) in that many people find it very\nintimidating — it takes time and patience and quite a bit of practice\n(including angrily throwing an entire batch away!), but when you get it right,\nit’s such a treat not only for yourself but also your friends and family! 🙂\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nSolid Lotion Bar Recipe - December 5, 2011\n\n[...] BombsSoap Making: Palm Oil-Free Shampoo BarsDIY Clean Green\nToothpasteDIY Clean Green DeodorantSoap Making: How to Hand-Mill aka Rebatch\nSoap Previous post: Gumboots, Old and NewSubscribeFrugal Living'Cheap As'\nRecipesHealth and [...]\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nvenusrash143 - December 2, 2011\n\nSo interested about the additives and its content. Botanical soap is easy if\nyou know how to make soap at home. This steps above are simple to follow and I\nwill try this one alone.\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - December 2, 2011\n\nBehold the Cinnamon Honey Castile Soap-made with cinnamon from my pantry and\nhoney from my beehive!\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nSoap Making: Palm Oil-Free Shampoo Bars - November 21, 2011\n\n[...] I’ve used for these shampoo bars.Have you tried shampoo bars? Do you\nlike them?Related posts:Soap Making: How to Hand-Mill aka Rebatch SoapFelt Me\nUp: Hand Felted SoapFelt Me Up: Needle Felted SoapPVC Pipe Soap MoldSheep\nTallow Soap Cancel [...]\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nmerr - October 19, 2011\n\nYou could totally be doing craft days at your house – teaching the rest of us\nyour secrets in person. Have you ever thought of that? You really should!\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nDonna Hull - October 14, 2011\n\nWill you come to my house and make soap? I’m sure this smells wonderful, just\nwish I had the time to make it. I’m so impressed.\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nJennifer Margulis - October 10, 2011\n\nI. Am. So. Impressed. Have a contest so I can win some? I’ll never be able to\ndo this myself, I fear.\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - October 10, 2011\n\nYou could totally do this. As I said to someone else the Bramble Berry rebatch\nsoap is BOIL IN A BAG. You could boil a bag of soap in a bag it already comes\nin!\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nMyKidsEatSquid - October 7, 2011\n\nI’m going to become a soap-maker vicariously through reading your posts. Wow,\nthe picture up top is gorgeous, and the color. Amazing. MyKidsEatSquid\nrecently posted..French broccoli soup\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nJane Boursaw - October 7, 2011\n\nThis is fascinating because I never even think about making soap, but it looks\npretty easy, plus you can put whatever you want in there, so bonus points for\nthat. And I’d do it just for the aromatic scents wafting around the house.\nHmmm.... Christmas ... pondering... I used to make candles when I was a kid.\nJane Boursaw recently posted..I Confess: I Love the Twilight Movies\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nLiving Large in Our Little House - October 6, 2011\n\nI agree, you make all of this look so easy! Maybe one of these days I will get\nup the courage. 🙂 Living Large in Our Little House recently posted..The\nWitching Season at Our Little House\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nEmma - October 6, 2011\n\nVery cool. Thanks for sharing. Emma recently posted..Apple baked breakfast\nmuesli recipe\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\njeanine barone - October 6, 2011\n\nThis looks so lovely. I’d love to try it. I’ve always wanted to take a class\nin soap making. But this looks not so difficult to do. Thanks.\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nChristine - October 6, 2011\n\nThis looks fantastic! I got a bar of your soap last year and just love it.\nHoarded every bit till it was gone! It was soft as butter.\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nSheryl - October 6, 2011\n\nImpressed once again at your absolute craftiness. You make it all sound so\neasy, but I know if I tried it, I’d have one colossal mess and failure on my\nhands (and all over the kitchen, too!) Sheryl recently posted..Lessons Learned\nFrom the FabOverFifty Beauty Bash\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - October 6, 2011\n\nIt really was quite simple. If you order Bramble Berry, their instructions are\nessentially boil-in-a bag. Doesn’t get much simpler than that!\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nNoPotCoooking - October 6, 2011\n\nThis is amazing. It looks gorgeous. NoPotCoooking recently posted..Chicken\nwith Broccoli and Cheese\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - October 6, 2011\n\nWay cheaper than using essential oils too. You can’t buy good quality on the\ncheap.\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nSusan - October 6, 2011\n\nSomeday maybe we will have scratch and sniff monitors. Wish I could smell what\nyou’re describing because it sounds very nice!\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - October 6, 2011\n\nThey do smell divine. Best to keep small children away from them or they might\nbe tempted to have a taste and end up with a surprise.\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nAlexandra - October 6, 2011\n\nI admit you do make this sound easy, but I’m such a clutz at such things that\nI dare not try. However, my daughter is as craft-wise as you, so I will\nforward this post to her and perhaps receive hand-milled soap for Christmas!\nAlexandra recently posted..Old Friends Make the World Go Round\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - October 6, 2011\n\nGetting hand-milled soap for Christmas sounds like a winning idea to me. As\nyour daughter is a dab hand at crafts, she’d probably have great fun making\nthem too.\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nGina - October 6, 2011\n\nThat is really really good. Even my re-batched soaps do not look as good as\nthat. Congratulations!\n\nGina Gina recently posted..Beeswax Candles\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - October 6, 2011\n\nThanks Gina. I thought it looked good for a first try!\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nRoxanne - October 6, 2011\n\nI tried to mill a failed batch of homemade soap once ... in an attempt to fix\nit, and I don’t recall it working well. Thoughts? can you save a batch gone\nwrong this way? Roxanne recently posted..Dog Product Review and Giveaway:\nTeddy the Dog\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - October 6, 2011\n\nIt MIGHT work-depending on what went wrong in the first place. I always go to\nthe Soap Making Forum for questions about bad batches and things gone wrong.\nThe folks there have been soaping for many a long year and if they can’t\nanswer a question, there is no good answer to be had!\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nAngela - October 6, 2011\n\nthat is crazy, i’ve been preparing almost the same post! But i’m waiting for\nmy soap to dry still before i do. Hope mine turns out as well as yours does.\nSome of my recipes let me use goats milk instead of water, so I hope I’ve\nfound a way to do decent goats milk soap. Angela recently posted..Fall in a\nJar, Pt. 1\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - October 6, 2011\n\nIf you look in the general guideline for additives towards the bottom of the\npost, goat’s milk is one of them and you sub the goat’s milk for the water.\nGiven my giant FAIL at making goat’s milk cold process, I’d definitely be more\ninclined to add goat’s milk at the hand-milling stage as there would be no\nreason for it to curdle or turn bizarre colours.\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nFrugal Kiwi - October 6, 2011\n\nPS-Let me know when your post goes up. I want to see pictures!\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\nAngela - October 14, 2011\n\nhttp://livingfromscratch1.blogspot.com/2011/10/christmas-from-scratch-hand-\nmilled-soap.html\n\nHere she is!\n\n#### Leave a Reply:\n\nCancel Reply\n\n#### Comments are closed\n\n←Previous post Next post→\n\nCopyright text 2017 by Frugal Kiwi. - Designed by Thrive Themes \| Powered by\nWordPress\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://naturallyhandcrafted.com/soap/hot-process-soap/rebatch-soap-and-hand-milled-soap-recipe/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210509075332/https://naturallyhandcrafted.com/soap/hot-process-soap/rebatch-soap-and-hand-milled-soap-recipe/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Rebatch Soap and Hand Milled Soap Recipe, No Lye", "passages": [ "Rebatch Soap is the same as Hand Milled Soap. To make rebatch soap and hand milled soap you follow four basic steps: (1) milled, grated or shredded soap, (2) melt soap, (3) add scent and/or additives, and (4) mold melted soap. The beauty of making rebatch soap and hand milled soap is that because you begin the process with ready-made soap, you don’t have to worry about working with lye. Also, because your rebatch soap and hand milled soap will not go through saponification process (because it has already gone through it), you won’t need to use as much essential oil to scent your soap than if you were to make soap from scratch.", "So why do I make rebatch soap and hand milled soap? To give soap ends and scraps a new lease on life. I love it that this soap making process can turn something that many people discard into something that’s useful and beautiful again. I save all my soap ends and scraps from previous batches of homemade soap. When I have about 2 pounds of soap ends and scraps, I would turn them into rebatch soap and hand milled soap.", "There are, however, some downsides to making rebatch soap and hand milled soap. If you begin with a store-bought soap, you won’t have control over the soap’s ingredients. Many store-bought soap uses synthetic ingredients and artificial fragrance that are not the best for our skin. Because of this, it’s a good idea to use all natural soap to make your rebatch soap and hand milled soap. Another downside is that it can be difficult to mold rebatch soap and hand milled soap, because the soap batter is usually much thicker than cold process soap batter. But don’t let these minor issues stop you from making your own rebatch soap and hand milled soap.", "Prep Time: 2 hours (includes 1 and 1/2 hours of cooking time) Yields: 26 oz of rebatch soap and hand milled soap", "A Soap Mold. I used a rectangular silicone soap mold, but had to build a wooden frame to support the mold. Without a frame, the mold would not hold its shape after I add soap batter. You can also try this silicone mold that molds individual soap bars, or this silicone mold that comes with a frame. I prefer silicone molds because I can get the soap out pretty easily.", "1. Mill, grate, shred or cut soap into pieces. I used a Stainless Steel Crinkle to cut my soap ends and scraps. You need 1 and 1/2 pounds of soap for this recipe.", "I didn’t cut the soap into super small pieces, because I like my rebatch soap and hand milled soap to have imbeds, and different colors. If you use purchased soap that has the same color, then your rebatch soap or hand milled soap will have the same color as well.", "2. Place soap pieces into a crock pot and add liquid. I used green tea, which turned my rebatch soap and hand milled soap into a mocha color.", "Be patient. It took me 1 and 1/2 hours of cooking, with the crock pot lid on, to melt my soap ends and scraps to a moldable consistency. This was what my soap batter looked like after 20 minutes of cooking at high heat.", "This was what my soap batter looked like after 1 hour of cooking at high heat. I continued to cooked the soap for an additional 30 minutes before molding it.", "4. When your rebatch soap and hand milled soap turns into a very thick cake batter consistency, you can add essential oil, and other additives. This recipe uses 1/4 oz each of lemongrass and eucalyptus essential oil. You can add more or less of the essential oil for a stronger or lighter scent.", "5. Scope the soap into a soap mold. I couldn’t pour the soap into the mold, because the cooked soap was very thick.", "If you think your batter is too thick to work with, you can add 1/4 cup of liquid, such as distilled water. Be careful about adding too much liquid. It can prevent the soap from drying properly. After adding the soap into a mold, I dropped the mold from about a foot high to help get the air bubbles out of the soap mixture.", "If you use a rectangular soap silicone mold like I did, be sure to use a frame, because the walls of the mold are not strong enough to hold the soap.", "6. Finally, wait at least 1 day, preferably 2 days, before releasing the rebatch soap and hand milled soap from its mold. Cut the soap into bars that are approximately 1 inch thick.", "That’s it! Pretty easy, right? You can customize this rebatch soap and hand milled soap recipe. If you want to keep the color of the soap light, then add water or milk, rather than green tea, when cooking the soap. The color of your final rebatch soap and hand milled soap also depends largely on the soap you begin with. My soap ends and scraps had purple, orange and white pieces, and those colors remained in my final rebatch soap and hand milled soap.", "I found that the combination of green tea, lemongrass and eucalyptus essential oil produced a divine scent. But you can use other essential oil to add scent to your rebatch soap and hand milled soap. You can also add no scent at all. That’s the beauty of making your own soap. You control everything.", "I hope you will give this recipe a try. If you like this rebatch soap and hand milled soap recipe, be sure to share it and pin it! I would also love to hear all about your soap creations. As always feel free to ask me any questions about this recipe or about making soap or your own bath, body and personal products naturally.", "Hi, Do you know if I can use Soap that already has Essential Oil or Fragrance in it? I’d like to ad my own on top of it.", "Great question. I don’t think microwave will work well for this recipe. Although microwave works well with meltable soap, this recipe uses regular soap bars, which are harder to melt. A crockpot works. Some people place the shredded soap bar in a ziplock bag, and place it in a pot of boiling water, which melts the soap too. Please let me know if you have more questions.", "I am a wife and mom, who is passionate about naturally handcrafted beauty and personal care products. This blog, NaturallyHandcrafted.com, documents my creative journey. I'm also an attorney, but I dream of one day becoming a beekeeper and raising cows, pigs, goats, rabbits and chickens in the appalachian mountains. Read More About Me.", "NaturallyHandcrafted.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for this blog to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Learn More." ] }, "parsed_md": "Rebatch Soap and Hand Milled Soap Recipe, No Lye - Naturally Handcrafted\n\nHot Process Soap\n\n# Rebatch Soap and Hand Milled Soap Recipe, No Lye\n\nRebatch Soap is the same as Hand Milled Soap. To make rebatch soap and hand\nmilled soap you follow four basic steps: (1) milled, grated or shredded soap,\n(2) melt soap, (3) add scent and/or additives, and (4) mold melted soap. The\nbeauty of making rebatch soap and hand milled soap is that because you begin\nthe process with ready-made soap, you don’t have to worry about working with\nlye. Also, because your rebatch soap and hand milled soap will not go through\nsaponification process (because it has already gone through it), you won’t\nneed to use as much essential oil to scent your soap than if you were to make\nsoap from scratch.\n\nSo why do I make rebatch soap and hand milled soap? To give soap ends and\nscraps a new lease on life. I love it that this soap making process can turn\nsomething that many people discard into something that’s useful and beautiful\nagain. I save all my soap ends and scraps from previous batches of homemade\nsoap. When I have about 2 pounds of soap ends and scraps, I would turn them\ninto rebatch soap and hand milled soap.\n\nThere are, however, some downsides to making rebatch soap and hand milled\nsoap. If you begin with a store-bought soap, you won’t have control over the\nsoap’s ingredients. Many store-bought soap uses synthetic ingredients and\nartificial fragrance that are not the best for our skin. Because of this, it’s\na good idea to use all natural soap to make your rebatch soap and hand milled\nsoap. Another downside is that it can be difficult to mold rebatch soap and\nhand milled soap, because the soap batter is usually much thicker than cold\nprocess soap batter. But don’t let these minor issues stop you from making\nyour own rebatch soap and hand milled soap.\n\n## Rebatch Soap and Hand Milled Soap\n\nPrep Time: 2 hours (includes 1 and 1/2 hours of cooking time) Yields: 26 oz of\nrebatch soap and hand milled soap\n\n## Ingredients Needed to Make Rebatch Soap and Hand Milled Soap\n\nincludes affiliate links\n\n 1. 1 and 1/2 pounds of soap ends and scraps or Unscented All Natural Soap, like Dr. Bronner’s Unscented Pure-Castile Bar Soap; Organic Unscented Coconut Castile Soap Bar; All-Natural Unscented Goat Milk Soap; and All Natural Farm Fresh Goat Milk Soap Bar.\n 2. 3/4 cup of liquid. I used Green Tea. You can use milk or distilled water.\n 3. 1/4 oz of NOW Foods Lemongrass Essential Oil\n 4. 1/4 oz of NOW Foods Eucalyptus Essential Oil\n 5. A Soap Mold. I used a rectangular silicone soap mold, but had to build a wooden frame to support the mold. Without a frame, the mold would not hold its shape after I add soap batter. You can also try this silicone mold that molds individual soap bars, or this silicone mold that comes with a frame. I prefer silicone molds because I can get the soap out pretty easily.\n\n## Instructions on Making Rebatch Soap and Hand Milled Soap\n\n1\\. Mill, grate, shred or cut soap into pieces. I used a Stainless Steel\nCrinkle to cut my soap ends and scraps. You need 1 and 1/2 pounds of soap for\nthis recipe.\n\nI didn’t cut the soap into super small pieces, because I like my rebatch soap\nand hand milled soap to have imbeds, and different colors. If you use\npurchased soap that has the same color, then your rebatch soap or hand milled\nsoap will have the same color as well.\n\n2\\. Place soap pieces into a crock pot and add liquid. I used green tea, which\nturned my rebatch soap and hand milled soap into a mocha color.\n\n3\\. Cover crock pot and turn it to high heat.\n\nBe patient. It took me 1 and 1/2 hours of cooking, with the crock pot lid on,\nto melt my soap ends and scraps to a moldable consistency. This was what my\nsoap batter looked like after 20 minutes of cooking at high heat.\n\nThis was what my soap batter looked like after 1 hour of cooking at high heat.\nI continued to cooked the soap for an additional 30 minutes before molding it.\n\n4\\. When your rebatch soap and hand milled soap turns into a very thick cake\nbatter consistency, you can add essential oil, and other additives. This\nrecipe uses 1/4 oz each of lemongrass and eucalyptus essential oil. You can\nadd more or less of the essential oil for a stronger or lighter scent.\n\n5\\. Scope the soap into a soap mold. I couldn’t pour the soap into the mold,\nbecause the cooked soap was very thick.\n\nIf you think your batter is too thick to work with, you can add 1/4 cup of\nliquid, such as distilled water. Be careful about adding too much liquid. It\ncan prevent the soap from drying properly. After adding the soap into a mold,\nI dropped the mold from about a foot high to help get the air bubbles out of\nthe soap mixture.\n\nIf you use a rectangular soap silicone mold like I did, be sure to use a\nframe, because the walls of the mold are not strong enough to hold the soap.\n\n6\\. Finally, wait at least 1 day, preferably 2 days, before releasing the\nrebatch soap and hand milled soap from its mold. Cut the soap into bars that\nare approximately 1 inch thick.\n\nThat’s it! Pretty easy, right? You can customize this rebatch soap and hand\nmilled soap recipe. If you want to keep the color of the soap light, then add\nwater or milk, rather than green tea, when cooking the soap. The color of your\nfinal rebatch soap and hand milled soap also depends largely on the soap you\nbegin with. My soap ends and scraps had purple, orange and white pieces, and\nthose colors remained in my final rebatch soap and hand milled soap.\n\nI found that the combination of green tea, lemongrass and eucalyptus essential\noil produced a divine scent. But you can use other essential oil to add scent\nto your rebatch soap and hand milled soap. You can also add no scent at all.\nThat’s the beauty of making your own soap. You control everything.\n\nI hope you will give this recipe a try. If you like this rebatch soap and hand\nmilled soap recipe, be sure to share it and pin it! I would also love to hear\nall about your soap creations. As always feel free to ask me any questions\nabout this recipe or about making soap or your own bath, body and personal\nproducts naturally.\n\n# Share\n\n##### Share\n\n##### Tweet\n\n##### Email\n\n##### Pin\n\n##### Comment\n\n# You might also like...\n\nPrevious\n\nNext\n\n### Comments Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is\nprocessed.\n\n 1. James Mayo says\n\nDecember 20, 2020 at 11:46 pm\n\nHi, Do you know if I can use Soap that already has Essential Oil or Fragrance\nin it? I’d like to ad my own on top of it.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Bobbi says\n\nJanuary 23, 2018 at 10:29 pm\n\nCan you use the micro instead of the crock pot?\n\nReply\n\n * Silvia says\n\nJanuary 24, 2018 at 6:50 am\n\nGreat question. I don’t think microwave will work well for this recipe.\nAlthough microwave works well with meltable soap, this recipe uses regular\nsoap bars, which are harder to melt. A crockpot works. Some people place the\nshredded soap bar in a ziplock bag, and place it in a pot of boiling water,\nwhich melts the soap too. Please let me know if you have more questions.\n\nReply\n\n#### Let’s Connect\n\n#### Subscribe\n\n#### Categories\n\n#### Search Contents\n\n#### About Me\n\nI am a wife and mom, who is passionate about naturally handcrafted beauty and\npersonal care products. This blog, NaturallyHandcrafted.com, documents my\ncreative journey. I'm also an attorney, but I dream of one day becoming a\nbeekeeper and raising cows, pigs, goats, rabbits and chickens in the\nappalachian mountains. Read More About Me.\n\n#### Connect with Me\n\n#### Subscribe & Stay Informed\n\nNaturallyHandcrafted.com respects your privacy, and will not share your email\nwithout your permission. 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Learn More.\n\nCopyright 2021 Naturally Handcrafted\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.savvyhomemade.com/rebatching-soap/", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210420022458/https://www.savvyhomemade.com/rebatching-soap/", "parsed_text": { "title": "Method We Use For Rebatching Soap", "passages": [ "Rebatching soap, also known as hand-milling soap, is basically the procedure of melting down premade cold process soap. Rebatching is one of those procedures you will love or hate, so let’s take a look at the good points first.", "This process will allow you to add in any extra delicate additives such as herbs, essential oils and other various ingredients that could easily be ruined by alkalinity in the cold soap process.", "You can also save botched batches that you would normally have to be thrown out. Simply re-melt and add any oils or ingredients you may have forgotten, or just miss-weighed or miss-calculated (have you ever had that sinking feeling when you’ve just realised you’ve forgotten to add in a particular colouring or additive, after you’ve poured them into molds? and it’s all too late, well guess what, You’re not alone!)", "Rebatching soap also allows you to take one large batch of plain, uncolored or perfumed soap and divide it into an assortment of individual recipes.", "Rebatched soap doesn’t always have the nice smooth look and feel of freshly made cold process or melt and pour soap. And often has to be trimmed and shaped once its hardened.", "For best results, try rebatching soap when it’s still fresh (about 2 to 10 days would be considered fresh). The fresher the soap the more water it will still contain making it much easier to work with.", "If your soap is older than 10 days don’t worry, you can still rebatch it but you will need to replace the moisture the soap will have lost. For a vegetable based soap its best to add milk to it when melting, I’ve used cows, goats and buttermilk and all have worked well. For a tallow base soap use distilled water.", "Liquid (distilled water or cold milk) approximately 9 oz per lb of soap; if your soap is very fresh then you’ll need less or even none", "Start by shredding or grating the soap as finely as possible then place it in to a crock pot, ovenproof bowl, or the top half of a double boiler. Add the appropriate amount of liquid remembering to use milk for the vegetable based soap and distilled for the tallow based soap. Give it a good stir until all your soap is completely coated in the liquid, and then leave it to sit and absorb some of the liquid for 2 or 3 hours before melting.", "Don’t forget that if your soap is still nice and fresh, you shouldn’t need to use any liquids, but if your soap is looking rather dry it’s a good idea to add a little, this will create a layer which will stop the bottom from burning.", "If you are using a crock pot turn it on to the lowest setting. Your oven will need to be set at 145F to 150F and the double boiler needs to be kept at a steady boil.", "Stir the soap well and then cover it, if your ovenproof bowl doesn’t have a lid cover it with foil. If you are using a double boiler, keep your eye on it giving it a quick check every 10 minutes or so. If you’re using a crock pot or an electric oven, then you will only have to check on it every half an hour or so. Try not to stir the mix whilst it’s melting, just give the sides a scrape down each time you check on it.", "After 2 to 3 checks, if your soap is still looking fairly solid, and a little dry, add some extra liquid and give it a gentle stir. As the soap becomes smooth (this stage will take a while, up to an hour or more, so try to be patient) don’t add any more liquid at this point but if you are using the double boiler method, keep your eye on it to insure that the bottom is not burning. If you do see your soap starting to burn, then to reduce the temperature by adding a little cold water to the bottom of the boiler to cool it down.", "After a while (anywhere between 1 to 2 hours), the soap mix will get to a point where it isn’t going to get any smoother, and it’s consistency will no longer change. This is a good time to add any additives to your soap. Stir in the additives and continue heating and thoroughly stiring every now and then to insure it doesn’t burn. The soap doesn’t always melt to a total liquid so if the texture doesn’t change for a long time, then it’s not going to. Remove the soap from the heat and let it cool for a little while.", "Prepare a mold by rubbing it with a little petroleum jelly (I personally prefer to use those flexi silicone muffin trays, mainly because you can easily pop the finished soap out of them without needing to grease them.)", "Once the soap has cooled enough, transfer it to a mold by pouring, spooning or pushing depending on how thick the soap mix is. Alternatively you could whip the soap up using an egg beater to produce floating soaps, before carefully spooning into the mold.", "Leave the soap to harden (about 24 hours) then remove it from the mold. Trim or shape the soap if needed and allow to dry out (cure) for 3 weeks to make the soap nice and mild before using.", "Hi, I’m Angela, I make most of the homemade things here at Savvy Homemade. I'm an experienced soap maker, skincare formulator, author, busy Mom of 3, and recently a Grandma! \"Every day I share my experience while crafting something new, it’s fantastic\".", "I made a batch of melt and pour olive oil soap with dried herbs. I did not use enough of the soap and now it looks like a bar of herbs. I wanted a floaty herbal olive oil soap. Can I rebatch and add more olive oil soap? Or should I try something else – like throw it away. Any suggestions?", "If you’re not too worried about throwing it away, I absolutely would try to melt it down and add more soap. Although keep in mind that this can ruin the lovely scent you’ve added to your soap, so you may with to add more.", "Thank you Angela. I will give it a go. Got nothing to lose at this point, except more soap LOL", "Can you rebatch old soap? We made our soap a year ago (well the daughter did!) and we have forgotten about it. It is a plain soap, no fragrances and I’m pretty sure tallow based but would have to check with said daughter. Do you think it would be fine to do as we would like to add fragrance or is it best do use as is? Thanks Christine", "I like to stick to rebatching just the once. While technically you can rebatch as many times as you like, and it will still be soap, the more you do it the more complicated it gets. Just stick to the one or two times if you ask me.", "My soap bars going to coverd with white layer as it is drying with time please tell me what can I do", "Yes, you’ve encountered a problem that can plague many a soapmaker! So don’t worry, it’s not just you. The problem you’ve found is called ‘soda ash’ in the industry. This is a thin layer/film of sodium carbonate on the surface of your soap. While this is completely harmless, it can look rather unsightly.", "There are a few ways you can try to prevent this build up. The first is making sure your soap is well protected during the saponification stage. Ensure you’re popping your soap mixture somewhere warm while it hardens in the mold. Wrap it with an old towel (make sure not to use the towel for anything else going forward) and pop it in a warm cupboard. You could also try placing the mold in a large, air tight, sealed tupperware (again, do not use the tupperware for any other purpose once you’ve used it for soapmaking) so that the air cannot get to it.", "If you’re still having problems, take a look at the temperatures of your lye and oils when you come to mix them and ensure they are properly balanced and within the guide lines I’ve stated. I would also make sure your soap has reached a good trace before you pour into your molds as I’ve found a very thin trace can build soda ash more readily.", "Hey I did my coconut Shea bar(cold process) but the soap is still soft and it has been a week plus. I think the lye is less and I want to rebatch it. Is it OK to add lye to it when rebatching?", "The short answer is yes, it totally is possible to add the extra lye that was left out during the first process. However, it’s kind of important to know how much lye you’ll need. Do you have a rough idea of how much extra oil/butter/FO/EO went into the recipe? If you don’t know what the mistake actually was, you run the risk of adding too much lye and ending up with very caustic bars. So I would say be cautious, adding a bit at a time unless you’ve got a pretty good idea of what went wrong.", "Hi there, I am rebatching coconut oil soap I made about 9 weeks ago but am not happy with the shape. How long should I cure it for after I rebatch? Or is it okay to use as soon as it hardens?", "Sorry to hear you didn’t like the shape of your coconut oil soap. When you come to rebatch it, you shouldn’t have to cure it as such. Like you say, just wait until it hardens. Hopefully you’ll like the shape better this time!", "can I add layers of cold process soap to existing batch of cold process soap 3 days later? Trying to make a pie soap and need a few more layers to my existing batch. will the layers seperate or am I ok to add a few days later?", "I made a soap where I missed an oil and thus ended up with a 42% castor oil soap 🙁 The soap looks great and good until I use it! Then, as expected, it gets very sticky and “wetty”. What can I do with it? Re-batching would be a good idea, or I’ll end up with the same sticky mass?", "Hi Anamaria First, if you are not happy with the results of any soap make sure you always test it using a ph strip before using, make sure it is somewhere between 7-10. It’s difficult for me to say 100% without knowing what recipe you followed, but generally you can rebatch soap and add the solid oil that you forgot. If the soap is not usable as it is, you have nothing to loose 😉", "Hey I did my first attempt at soap on Sunday and it’s now Thursday and the soap has not hardened as of yet? Should I re batch it and add more lye?", "The last soap I made took a week and half to harden and still wasn’t completely solid. I then removed it from the mold and that helped it solidify more.", "I’m not sure what soap you have made but some are softer than others and as long as you measured your ingredients and followed the cold process it should work, my guess is it just needs more time 😉", "Plus, If its too soft to get out of the mold I sometimes put it in the freezer for a while.", "This website is designed for educational & entertainment purposes only. Use of this website constitutes your acceptance of our Terms Of Service, Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Affiliate Disclosure & Comment Policy Copyright © 2008–2020 Angela Wills Savvyhomemade.com · All Rights Reserved · Content must not be reproduced in any format." ] }, "parsed_md": "Method We Use For Rebatching Soap - Savvy Homemade\n\nSkip to content\n\nMenu\n\nFacebook\n\nPinterest\n\nInstagram\n\nYoutube\n\nTwitter\n\n# The Pros, Cons and Method We Use For Rebatching Soap\n\n * Posted: May 12, 2015\n * Angela Wills\n * Updated: September 16, 2020\n * 19 Comments\n\n * Updated: 16/09/2020\n * \\- By Angela Wills\n\n##### Table Of Contents\n\nSavvyHomemade.com is reader-supported. If you buy via links here, I may earn\nan affiliate commission, learn more here.\n\nRebatching soap, also known as hand-milling soap, is basically the procedure\nof melting down premade cold process soap. Rebatching is one of those\nprocedures you will love or hate, so let’s take a look at the good points\nfirst.\n\n### The Positives of Rebatching Soap\n\n * This process will allow you to add in any extra delicate additives such as herbs, essential oils and other various ingredients that could easily be ruined by alkalinity in the cold soap process.\n * You can also save botched batches that you would normally have to be thrown out. Simply re-melt and add any oils or ingredients you may have forgotten, or just miss-weighed or miss-calculated (have you ever had that sinking feeling when you’ve just realised you’ve forgotten to add in a particular colouring or additive, after you’ve poured them into molds? and it’s all too late, well guess what, You’re not alone!)\n * Rebatching soap also allows you to take one large batch of plain, uncolored or perfumed soap and divide it into an assortment of individual recipes.\n\n### The Negatives in Rebatching Soap\n\n * Rebatching soap is quite a lengthy process (it could take 2 to 3 hours just to melt the soap).\n * Rebatched soap doesn’t always have the nice smooth look and feel of freshly made cold process or melt and pour soap. And often has to be trimmed and shaped once its hardened.\n\n### The Rebatching Process\n\nThe Cold Process\n\nSo having noted the pros and cons of rebatching soap lets get to the process.\n\nFor best results, try rebatching soap when it’s still fresh (about 2 to 10\ndays would be considered fresh). The fresher the soap the more water it will\nstill contain making it much easier to work with.\n\nIf your soap is older than 10 days don’t worry, you can still rebatch it but\nyou will need to replace the moisture the soap will have lost. For a vegetable\nbased soap its best to add milk to it when melting, I’ve used cows, goats and\nbuttermilk and all have worked well. For a tallow base soap use distilled\nwater.\n\n#### What you will need:\n\n * Cold process soap\n * Liquid (distilled water or cold milk) approximately 9 oz per lb of soap; if your soap is very fresh then you’ll need less or even none\n * Large hole grater\n * Double boiler, an electric oven or a crock pot\n\n### If You’ve Not Made Soap Before\n\nStart by watching the short video below or take a look at the cold process\ntutorial here.\n\n### Method:\n\n 1. Start by shredding or grating the soap as finely as possible then place it in to a crock pot, ovenproof bowl, or the top half of a double boiler. Add the appropriate amount of liquid remembering to use milk for the vegetable based soap and distilled for the tallow based soap. Give it a good stir until all your soap is completely coated in the liquid, and then leave it to sit and absorb some of the liquid for 2 or 3 hours before melting.\n 2. Don’t forget that if your soap is still nice and fresh, you shouldn’t need to use any liquids, but if your soap is looking rather dry it’s a good idea to add a little, this will create a layer which will stop the bottom from burning.\n 3. If you are using a crock pot turn it on to the lowest setting. Your oven will need to be set at 145F to 150F and the double boiler needs to be kept at a steady boil.\n 4. Stir the soap well and then cover it, if your ovenproof bowl doesn’t have a lid cover it with foil. If you are using a double boiler, keep your eye on it giving it a quick check every 10 minutes or so. If you’re using a crock pot or an electric oven, then you will only have to check on it every half an hour or so. Try not to stir the mix whilst it’s melting, just give the sides a scrape down each time you check on it.\n 5. After 2 to 3 checks, if your soap is still looking fairly solid, and a little dry, add some extra liquid and give it a gentle stir. As the soap becomes smooth (this stage will take a while, up to an hour or more, so try to be patient) don’t add any more liquid at this point but if you are using the double boiler method, keep your eye on it to insure that the bottom is not burning. If you do see your soap starting to burn, then to reduce the temperature by adding a little cold water to the bottom of the boiler to cool it down.\n 6. After a while (anywhere between 1 to 2 hours), the soap mix will get to a point where it isn’t going to get any smoother, and it’s consistency will no longer change. This is a good time to add any additives to your soap. Stir in the additives and continue heating and thoroughly stiring every now and then to insure it doesn’t burn. The soap doesn’t always melt to a total liquid so if the texture doesn’t change for a long time, then it’s not going to. Remove the soap from the heat and let it cool for a little while.\n 7. Prepare a mold by rubbing it with a little petroleum jelly (I personally prefer to use those flexi silicone muffin trays, mainly because you can easily pop the finished soap out of them without needing to grease them.)\n 8. Once the soap has cooled enough, transfer it to a mold by pouring, spooning or pushing depending on how thick the soap mix is. Alternatively you could whip the soap up using an egg beater to produce floating soaps, before carefully spooning into the mold.\n 9. Leave the soap to harden (about 24 hours) then remove it from the mold. Trim or shape the soap if needed and allow to dry out (cure) for 3 weeks to make the soap nice and mild before using.\n\nHave you rebatched soap before? What tips can you share with me?\n\nShare on facebook\n\nFacebook\n\nShare on pinterest\n\nPinterest\n\nShare on twitter\n\nTwitter\n\nShare on linkedin\n\nLinkedIn\n\nShare on reddit\n\nReddit\n\nHow To Make Castile Soap At Home\n\nCinnamon Honey & Almond Soap Recipe\n\nTwo Luxurious Homemade Goats Milk Soap Recipes\n\n##### Angela Wills\n\nHi, I’m Angela, I make most of the homemade things here at Savvy Homemade. I'm\nan experienced soap maker, skincare formulator, author, busy Mom of 3, and\nrecently a Grandma! \"Every day I share my experience while crafting something\nnew, it’s fantastic\".\n\n### 19 thoughts on “The Pros, Cons and Method We Use For Rebatching Soap”\n\n### Discussion (19 Comments)\n\n 1. Wanda\n\nJanuary 4, 2021 at 4:31 AM\n\nI made a batch of melt and pour olive oil soap with dried herbs. I did not use\nenough of the soap and now it looks like a bar of herbs. I wanted a floaty\nherbal olive oil soap. Can I rebatch and add more olive oil soap? Or should I\ntry something else – like throw it away. Any suggestions?\n\nReply\n\n * Angela Wills\n\nJanuary 6, 2021 at 3:01 PM\n\nHi Wanda,\n\nIf you’re not too worried about throwing it away, I absolutely would try to\nmelt it down and add more soap. Although keep in mind that this can ruin the\nlovely scent you’ve added to your soap, so you may with to add more.\n\nReply\n\n * Wanda\n\nJanuary 8, 2021 at 12:10 AM\n\nThank you Angela. I will give it a go. Got nothing to lose at this point,\nexcept more soap LOL\n\nReply\n\n 2. Christine\n\nDecember 15, 2019 at 9:22 PM\n\nHi Angela,\n\nCan you rebatch old soap? We made our soap a year ago (well the daughter did!)\nand we have forgotten about it. It is a plain soap, no fragrances and I’m\npretty sure tallow based but would have to check with said daughter. Do you\nthink it would be fine to do as we would like to add fragrance or is it best\ndo use as is? Thanks Christine\n\nReply\n\n 3. min\n\nApril 28, 2019 at 7:01 AM\n\ncan we rebatch a rebatch soap?\n\nReply\n\n * Angela\n\nMay 20, 2019 at 11:44 AM\n\nI like to stick to rebatching just the once. While technically you can rebatch\nas many times as you like, and it will still be soap, the more you do it the\nmore complicated it gets. Just stick to the one or two times if you ask me.\n\nHope this helps!\n\nReply\n\n 4. Dinesh Prajapat\n\nJanuary 3, 2019 at 5:00 PM\n\nMy soap bars going to coverd with white layer as it is drying with time please\ntell me what can I do\n\nReply\n\n * Angela\n\nJanuary 4, 2019 at 1:24 PM\n\nHi Dinesh!\n\nYes, you’ve encountered a problem that can plague many a soapmaker! So don’t\nworry, it’s not just you. The problem you’ve found is called ‘soda ash’ in the\nindustry. This is a thin layer/film of sodium carbonate on the surface of your\nsoap. While this is completely harmless, it can look rather unsightly.\n\nThere are a few ways you can try to prevent this build up. The first is making\nsure your soap is well protected during the saponification stage. Ensure\nyou’re popping your soap mixture somewhere warm while it hardens in the mold.\nWrap it with an old towel (make sure not to use the towel for anything else\ngoing forward) and pop it in a warm cupboard. You could also try placing the\nmold in a large, air tight, sealed tupperware (again, do not use the\ntupperware for any other purpose once you’ve used it for soapmaking) so that\nthe air cannot get to it.\n\nIf you’re still having problems, take a look at the temperatures of your lye\nand oils when you come to mix them and ensure they are properly balanced and\nwithin the guide lines I’ve stated. I would also make sure your soap has\nreached a good trace before you pour into your molds as I’ve found a very thin\ntrace can build soda ash more readily.\n\nI hope this helps!\n\nReply\n\n 5. Johnette\n\nDecember 4, 2018 at 11:25 AM\n\nHey I did my coconut Shea bar(cold process) but the soap is still soft and it\nhas been a week plus. I think the lye is less and I want to rebatch it. Is it\nOK to add lye to it when rebatching?\n\nReply\n\n * Angela\n\nDecember 4, 2018 at 12:28 PM\n\nHi Johnette,\n\nThe short answer is yes, it totally is possible to add the extra lye that was\nleft out during the first process. However, it’s kind of important to know how\nmuch lye you’ll need. Do you have a rough idea of how much extra\noil/butter/FO/EO went into the recipe? If you don’t know what the mistake\nactually was, you run the risk of adding too much lye and ending up with very\ncaustic bars. So I would say be cautious, adding a bit at a time unless you’ve\ngot a pretty good idea of what went wrong.\n\nGood luck!\n\nReply\n\n 6. ELLA KINNEY\n\nOctober 22, 2018 at 5:00 AM\n\nHi there, I am rebatching coconut oil soap I made about 9 weeks ago but am not\nhappy with the shape. How long should I cure it for after I rebatch? Or is it\nokay to use as soon as it hardens?\n\nReply\n\n * Angela\n\nOctober 31, 2018 at 4:51 PM\n\nHi Ella!\n\nSorry to hear you didn’t like the shape of your coconut oil soap. When you\ncome to rebatch it, you shouldn’t have to cure it as such. Like you say, just\nwait until it hardens. Hopefully you’ll like the shape better this time!\n\nReply\n\n 7. sharon ccarpenter\n\nJune 6, 2018 at 3:17 PM\n\ncan I add layers of cold process soap to existing batch of cold process soap 3\ndays later? Trying to make a pie soap and need a few more layers to my\nexisting batch. will the layers seperate or am I ok to add a few days later?\n\nReply\n\n * Angela\n\nJune 7, 2018 at 11:54 AM\n\nHi Sharon, Yes that’s ok, in fact the longer the better, take a look here\nhttps://www.savvyhomemade.com/coconut-oil-soap-recipe/\n\nReply\n\n 8. anamaria\n\nNovember 14, 2016 at 4:23 PM\n\nHello Angela,\n\nI made a soap where I missed an oil and thus ended up with a 42% castor oil\nsoap 🙁 The soap looks great and good until I use it! Then, as expected, it\ngets very sticky and “wetty”. What can I do with it? Re-batching would be a\ngood idea, or I’ll end up with the same sticky mass?\n\nReply\n\n * Angela\n\nNovember 14, 2016 at 5:18 PM\n\nHi Anamaria First, if you are not happy with the results of any soap make sure\nyou always test it using a ph strip before using, make sure it is somewhere\nbetween 7-10. It’s difficult for me to say 100% without knowing what recipe\nyou followed, but generally you can rebatch soap and add the solid oil that\nyou forgot. If the soap is not usable as it is, you have nothing to loose 😉\n\nReply\n\n 9. Mae\n\nNovember 3, 2016 at 8:50 PM\n\nHey I did my first attempt at soap on Sunday and it’s now Thursday and the\nsoap has not hardened as of yet? Should I re batch it and add more lye?\n\nReply\n\n * Angela\n\nNovember 4, 2016 at 8:55 AM\n\nHi Mae\n\nThe last soap I made took a week and half to harden and still wasn’t\ncompletely solid. I then removed it from the mold and that helped it solidify\nmore.\n\nI’m not sure what soap you have made but some are softer than others and as\nlong as you measured your ingredients and followed the cold process it should\nwork, my guess is it just needs more time 😉\n\nReply\n\n * Angela\n\nNovember 4, 2016 at 8:57 AM\n\nPlus, If its too soft to get out of the mold I sometimes put it in the freezer\nfor a while.\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nLet's Be Friends\n\nFacebook\n\nPinterest\n\nInstagram\n\nYoutube\n\nTwitter\n\nLinkedin\n\nMenu\n\nThis website is designed for educational & entertainment purposes only. 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I worked on my first ever batch of soap using rebatch soap base. This is seriously by far my most favoritest soap project to date–it smells so good!. I. Love. This. Soap. And so do the people who’ve tried it. I gave a bar to a friend-league at work, and here’s what the house guest who tried it had to say:", "But what is rebatch soap base you ask? Great question! It is basically a big chunk of cold process soap that is grated down, melted, and re-batched {hence the name} into a new soap creation.", "Why on Earth would you ever want to take a perfectly good batch of soap and rebatch it? That’s another great question :) First, if you’re a brave enough soul to make soap from scratch then you know just how dangerous handling lye–a necessary and highly caustic ingredient in soap-making–can be. You also know that traditional, from-scratch soap doesn’t always turn out quite right every time–sometimes you end up with several pounds of useless goo, soap that is too lye heavy, or what have you. This is where rebatching comes in. Take your soap, grate it down, melt it, and fix it up!", "Then why do I use rebatch soap base, you ask? Because rebatch base is a fantastic way to bridge the gap between melt-and-pour soap making and traditional soap making. When melted, it’s consistency is much like that of hot process soap, and rebatched soap bars come out looking more textured and rustic, with a look and feel similar to hot process soap bars. Plus, rebatch base is great if you want to use delicate ingredients that, for whatever reason, do not respond well to lye solutions used in making from-scratch soap.", "It melts to a thick paste and is a lot more viscous than normal melt-and-pour soap base. For this reason I recommend using a loaf mold, although you can use soap bar molds. Note that soap bar molds with detailing will make lifting your soap out of the mold difficult, and the detailing may not appear as desired.", "Step 1. First, gather your ingredients. For this cinnamon hazelnut coffee soap, I used cinnamon, a dash of pumpkin pie spice (optional), milk, cinnamon hazelnut coffee grounds, milk and honey fragrance oil from Bramble Berry, and Stephenson Personal Care’s Rebatch Base.", "Step 2. Determine how many pounds of soap base you will need, and then begin grating your base down. I expected this part to be super tedious, but Stephenson’s base is so smooth and easy to work with that grating was a breeze–and I grated through three pounds of soap base!", "Step 3. When everything’s grated, put your base in a double boiler or crock pot and heat on medium-high, stirring frequently, about every five minutes. Depending on the amount of base you’re using (and how cold it is in your kitchen, apparently) it can take anywhere from 25 minutes to an hour for your base to melt down. I was using quite a bit of base so it took a while for the base to melt.", "Step 4. (Optional) To speed up the melting process, you can add distilled water (or milk, or goat’s milk) to your base, keeping in mind that the more liquid (water/milk and later, fragrance oils) you add the longer it will take for your base to set and the softer your finished bar will be. I added in about 1/2 cup milk to my three pounds of base. You really don’t need much (and you could probably get away without adding any).", "(I also didn’t use a real double boiler–just a large pot of water with a Pyrex bowl over it. It works, but it’s a little precarious, so be careful.)", "As it’s melting, it will start to turn creamy on the bottom. Be sure to stir! And as tempting as it may be to walk away, do not leave your melting base unattended! It can burn.", "Once your base is melted, it will be thick and creamy throughout. It may turn a little darker in color and look ever-so-slightly gel-like and translucent as well.", "Step 5. Once you’ve reached this point, you can start adding your additives: fragrance oil, cinnamon, and coffee grounds. When adding fragrance oil, Stephenson recommends not adding more than 3% additional oils to this rebatch base as too much oil can affect the performance of the soap.", "And this is where I started working quickly! So quickly, in fact, that I didn’t even think to grab the camera and take pictures! Fortunately, the rest of the process is simple.", "After I added the coffee grounds, the soap really darkened up in color and became a more coffee-colored brown. For a more textured/marble look to your soap, don’t mix in your additives quite all the way. My milk and honey fragrance oil contained a bit of vanilla, which will discolor the soap to a light brown once the soap hardens and cools. You can purchase a stabilizer to keep this from happening, but since we’re making coffee soap I was happy to let it develop this coffee-looking color.", "Step 6. Once your additives are in, scoop/pour your base into your mold. I used a loaf mold made of plastic. Silicone loaf molds and wooden loaf molds work just as well, but keep in mind that wooden loaf molds require a wax paper liner so that you can remove your soap.", "Step 7. Right after you’ve poured your soap into the mold, give the mold a couple of good strong taps on a hard surface. This will help the soap settle and eliminate any air bubbles in your soap. I let my soap live in the mold overnight before taking it out the next morning.", "Step 8. From here, cut your soap into slices using a sharp knife or soap cutting tool. Since I didn’t stir in my additives all the way, I ended up with a neat rough and textured look to my bars. If you find that the sides of your bars aren’t as smooth as you like, you can always smooth it down with your knife later.", "Step 9. It’s recommended that you let your soap dry out and harden for two days prior to use. I noticed a significant change in the moisture of my soap just after leaving it out overnight!", "Step 10. Enjoy your soap, and don’t forget to share! I know at least 5 of my bars are packed in bubble wrap ready to be sent to my mom in Arizona! :)", "P.S. DISCLOSURE: I was not compensated to write this post; however, I did receive a free sample of Stephenson’s Rebatch Soap base to use for this project. Rest assured, I only endorse products and brands I use, trust, and would recommend to a friend! This post contains affiliate links. Please see my FAQs and disclosure policy for more information. Thank you for supporting Essentially Eclectic! :)", "This looks awesome. I’m going to try it this weekend or as soon as I can round up the ingredients! Where’s the best place to but the rebatch soap? Is there an alternate to that product if I can’t find it?", "Oooh how exciting! I’d love to see pictures of the finished product! I get my base from Stephenson Personal Care but I’ve not seen it available for purchase on their US website (I can ask my contact about if it’s available for sale on that site). I believe that Brambleberry.com sells rebatch base, but I’ve never tried theirs (their fragrance oils are lovely though, that I can say for sure!). If you can’t find the rebatch base you need or just want to try traditional melt-and-pour first, you can purchase soap base online at my amazon shop (I have links to where you can purchase a number of different supplies that I’ve used in my DIY body care projects on the blog so you can get an idea of what I’ve used even if you don’t purchase it there.) Hope that helps!", "Hi Gabby! I’d like to attempt to make this soap but your quantities for the ingredients aren’t listed? Can you provide the measurements for me. I’m attempting to make 24 bars of soap :) thanks!", "Hi Adriana! I honestly just eyeballed my ingredients, everything but the fragrance oil that is. The amount of soap base you will need to make bars depends on the soap mold you’re using, and the amount of fragrance oil you should add depends on the amount of soap base you’re using. The packaging on your fragrance oil should tell you how much oil you need to add for x ounces of soap. As for the coffee grounds and cinnamon, I just sprinkled in some in, stirred, and added more until I had achieved the “look” I wanted. Sorry I can’t be of much more help :(", "I saw your guest post at living well spending less on making coffee bean soap, and just had to check out your blog. I think I found my new favorite blog. And now I am inspired to make some soap! I’ve always been so intimidated by it, but you make it look so easy.", "This looks super yummy – good enough to eat haha! I make cold process soap and find that half the time I want to eat the final product LOL. Anway, I may have to try your flavor combo – it sounds and looks amazing!", "Does all soap melt like this base? I wonder if I could get, say a vanilla scented soap and melt it down and add the other smelly things?", "Hi Ashley! Not all soap base melts like this (all goopy and thick, I mean), only rebatch (as far as I’ve seen and understand, anyway). Melt and pour soap base melts a bit faster, is a thinner liquid, and takes longer to cool. I wonder if they make vanilla scented soap bases? I bet they do somewhere, but most bases I’ve seen are unscented so you can add your own scent. If you’re looking for a vanilla soap fragrance there is one in my Amazon shop (which you can access either in the sidebar or the Shop tab above) if you’re interested! Thanks for stopping by! :)", "Quick question- I am looking at a whole variety of different recipes for soaps etc....and they often will call for silicon molds for them....can I use regular muffin tins with muffin liners?", "Hi Lisa! I would probably use the tin without the liners. It might be hard to peel the liner off the soap, but honestly I’ve never tried! I have used a tin with success, however.", "Thinking of many different flavored coffees I have to mix in with this soap base! Awesome tutorial, thank you. Rustic Essentials sells this soap base – I haven’t found it anywhere else yet, myself.", "Ooh good to know! I’ve not seen it for sale on Stephenson’s US website but I might just be missing it. They’ve (Stephenson) only just recently (in the last year or two I think?) started distributing in the US through a US website so I’ll have to ask if they have this available in bulk. It’s good to know that if they don’t, it can be bought somewhere else, because I just LOVE this soap base! Thanks for stopping by Laure! :)", "Love this recipe. I do make my own lye soap and have never been scared of the lye, even though I have been burned by it before. No one should be afraid to make their own!", "Hi Gabby, cute recipe! I have made coffee soap before using the cold process method and, unfortunately, most of the coffee scent disappears during the cure. I was wondering if the rebatch method allowed the scent of the coffee grounds to stay longer in the finished soap?", "I love the look of this soap! I am really new to this and was wondering how much coffee, cinnamon, and spice you addes to the 3lbs of base. I am sure the amounts make a difference amd don’t want to ruin a whole batch. :)", "Hi Aimee, Thanks for your comment! To be honest, I totally eyeballed the amount of each I used in the soap–just sprinkled it in until it looked and smelled good! Unless you put hardly any coffee/cinnamon/spice in, or just dumped way too much in (you know how sometimes the lid falls off when you shake and a ton falls in? hate that! haha), I doubt you could ruin it! :) Best of luck with all your soap making endeavors!!", "Hello! I’m getting a list together to make this soap and I was wondering about how much oil I would need for 3 pounds? I know you just eyeballed it, but can you give me somewhat of an estimate? On Brambleberry, it comes in 2, 4, 8, and 16, but I have no idea how much I’ll really need. Thanks in advance! I can’t wait to rebatch!", "Not necessarily. I recently made a soap with peppermint essential oil. I found I put in quite a bit of essential oil (it was very very pepperminty when I sniffed–it smelled almost TOO pepperminty!) but when the soap hardened, the peppermint was very faint. I’ve heard of soapers using either/or. Fragrance oil will probably give you a stronger smell and will almost certainly be significantly less expensive :)", "This seems so wonderful! I noticed that someone else left this comment and I was also wondering approximately how much oil the 3 pounds used? Also, if you could give an approximation on the amounts of the other ingredients that would be great! Thanks!", "How long is the shelf life of this soap? How long does it last before you have to through it out?", "That’s a great question! I always make soap in small batches so I end up using it up or giving it away before it’s ever “gone bad.” I suspect this soap would be good for months if not over a year. If you do not store it in an airtight plastic, it will slowly lose its smell over time (over about 6+ months). The soap will still work, it just won’t have as strong a scent.", "hi. iv started looking at making home made beauty and bath products for Christmas. I love coffee so would be great to start with this. I was just wondering if the oil was the hazelnut fragrance in the recipie?", "Hi Lisa! The specific fragrance oil I used with this was a milk & honey fragrance oil I purchased at brambleberry.com! It gave it a slightly sweet smell and worked wonderfully with the cinnamon and hazelnut!", "Hi I love your recipes :) Im starting out making soaps and I was wondering what size of loaf tin you used? Thanks :)", "I help DIY lovers find joy through creativity, self-development, and everyday adventures. Grab something comfy and stay awhile--there's lots to see!", "If you wish to share my work: Use no more than 1-2 photos, do not copy and paste any post text, and include a crediting link back to my blog {See More...} Please read my Disclosure Policy.Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License" ] }, "parsed_md": "Rustic Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee Soap - Essentially Eclectic\n\nEssentially Eclectic\n\nCreativity + Self-Development\n\n# Rustic Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee Soap\n\nJanuary 18, 2014 By Gabby\n\nHello blog friends! I have a real treat for you today. I worked on my first\never batch of soap using rebatch soap base. This is seriously by far my most\nfavoritest soap project to date–it smells so good!. I. Love. This. Soap. And\nso do the people who’ve tried it. I gave a bar to a friend-league at work, and\nhere’s what the house guest who tried it had to say:\n\n“Is that brown thing soap? Because I kind of want to eat it.”\n\nRecommendations just don’t get much more glowing than that, friends.\n\nBut what is rebatch soap base you ask? Great question! It is basically a big\nchunk of cold process soap that is grated down, melted, and re-batched {hence\nthe name} into a new soap creation.\n\nWhy on Earth would you ever want to take a perfectly good batch of soap and\nrebatch it? That’s another great question :) First, if you’re a brave enough\nsoul to make soap from scratch then you know just how dangerous handling lye–a\nnecessary and highly caustic ingredient in soap-making–can be. You also know\nthat traditional, from-scratch soap doesn’t always turn out quite right every\ntime–sometimes you end up with several pounds of useless goo, soap that is too\nlye heavy, or what have you. This is where rebatching comes in. Take your\nsoap, grate it down, melt it, and fix it up!\n\nThat said, I’ve yet to attempt making soap from scratch (One day...). So none\nof that applies to me.\n\nThen why do I use rebatch soap base, you ask? Because rebatch base is a\nfantastic way to bridge the gap between melt-and-pour soap making and\ntraditional soap making. When melted, it’s consistency is much like that of\nhot process soap, and rebatched soap bars come out looking more textured and\nrustic, with a look and feel similar to hot process soap bars. Plus, rebatch\nbase is great if you want to use delicate ingredients that, for whatever\nreason, do not respond well to lye solutions used in making from-scratch soap.\n\n##### JUST SO YOU KNOW: REBATCH BASE TIPS\n\n * It melts to a thick paste and is a lot more viscous than normal melt-and-pour soap base. For this reason I recommend using a loaf mold, although you can use soap bar molds. Note that soap bar molds with detailing will make lifting your soap out of the mold difficult, and the detailing may not appear as desired.\n * It sets a lot faster than melt-and-pour bases do, so you must work quickly!\n\n##### SO LET’S GET STARTED, SHALL WE?\n\nStep 1. First, gather your ingredients. For this cinnamon hazelnut coffee\nsoap, I used cinnamon, a dash of pumpkin pie spice (optional), milk, cinnamon\nhazelnut coffee grounds, milk and honey fragrance oil from Bramble Berry, and\nStephenson Personal Care’s Rebatch Base.\n\nStep 2. Determine how many pounds of soap base you will need, and then begin\ngrating your base down. I expected this part to be super tedious, but\nStephenson’s base is so smooth and easy to work with that grating was a\nbreeze–and I grated through three pounds of soap base!\n\nStep 3. When everything’s grated, put your base in a double boiler or crock\npot and heat on medium-high, stirring frequently, about every five minutes.\nDepending on the amount of base you’re using (and how cold it is in your\nkitchen, apparently) it can take anywhere from 25 minutes to an hour for your\nbase to melt down. I was using quite a bit of base so it took a while for the\nbase to melt.\n\nStep 4. (Optional) To speed up the melting process, you can add distilled\nwater (or milk, or goat’s milk) to your base, keeping in mind that the more\nliquid (water/milk and later, fragrance oils) you add the longer it will take\nfor your base to set and the softer your finished bar will be. I added in\nabout 1/2 cup milk to my three pounds of base. You really don’t need much (and\nyou could probably get away without adding any).\n\n(I also didn’t use a real double boiler–just a large pot of water with a Pyrex\nbowl over it. It works, but it’s a little precarious, so be careful.)\n\nAs it’s melting, it will start to turn creamy on the bottom. Be sure to stir!\nAnd as tempting as it may be to walk away, do not leave your melting base\nunattended! It can burn.\n\nOnce your base is melted, it will be thick and creamy throughout. It may turn\na little darker in color and look ever-so-slightly gel-like and translucent as\nwell.\n\nStep 5. Once you’ve reached this point, you can start adding your additives:\nfragrance oil, cinnamon, and coffee grounds. When adding fragrance oil,\nStephenson recommends not adding more than 3% additional oils to this rebatch\nbase as too much oil can affect the performance of the soap.\n\nAnd this is where I started working quickly! So quickly, in fact, that I\ndidn’t even think to grab the camera and take pictures! Fortunately, the rest\nof the process is simple.\n\nAfter I added the coffee grounds, the soap really darkened up in color and\nbecame a more coffee-colored brown. For a more textured/marble look to your\nsoap, don’t mix in your additives quite all the way. My milk and honey\nfragrance oil contained a bit of vanilla, which will discolor the soap to a\nlight brown once the soap hardens and cools. You can purchase a stabilizer to\nkeep this from happening, but since we’re making coffee soap I was happy to\nlet it develop this coffee-looking color.\n\nStep 6. Once your additives are in, scoop/pour your base into your mold. I\nused a loaf mold made of plastic. Silicone loaf molds and wooden loaf molds\nwork just as well, but keep in mind that wooden loaf molds require a wax paper\nliner so that you can remove your soap.\n\nStep 7. Right after you’ve poured your soap into the mold, give the mold a\ncouple of good strong taps on a hard surface. This will help the soap settle\nand eliminate any air bubbles in your soap. I let my soap live in the mold\novernight before taking it out the next morning.\n\nStep 8. From here, cut your soap into slices using a sharp knife or soap\ncutting tool. Since I didn’t stir in my additives all the way, I ended up with\na neat rough and textured look to my bars. If you find that the sides of your\nbars aren’t as smooth as you like, you can always smooth it down with your\nknife later.\n\nStep 9. It’s recommended that you let your soap dry out and harden for two\ndays prior to use. I noticed a significant change in the moisture of my soap\njust after leaving it out overnight!\n\nStep 10. Enjoy your soap, and don’t forget to share! I know at least 5 of my\nbars are packed in bubble wrap ready to be sent to my mom in Arizona! :)\n\n##### HUNGRY FOR MORE?\n\nBe sure to check out my other DIY soap recipes, like my Sweet Almond Honey\nOatmeal Goat’s Milk Soap, Jasmine Dead Sea Salt Soap, or Exfoliating Coconut\nSoap.\n\n#### Love, Gabby\n\nP.S. DISCLOSURE: I was not compensated to write this post; however, I did\nreceive a free sample of Stephenson’s Rebatch Soap base to use for this\nproject. Rest assured, I only endorse products and brands I use, trust, and\nwould recommend to a friend! This post contains affiliate links. Please see my\nFAQs and disclosure policy for more information. Thank you for supporting\nEssentially Eclectic! :)\n\n### Related Posts\n\n * Valentine’s Day Handmade Soap Gift\n * Sweet Almond Honey Oatmeal Goat’s Milk Soap\n * Sweet Coconut Exfoliating Soap Bars\n * Easy Rustic Carrot, Cucumber & Aloe Soap – Perfect for fall!\n\nFiled Under: Crafts and DIY, DIY Body Care, Easy DIY Soap Recipes, Gift Ideas\nTagged With: Body Care, DIY, Gift Ideas, Soap Making\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Anita South says\n\nJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:39 am\n\nHmmmm! I can smell it from here, I’m going to have to try this.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Laura says\n\nJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:07 pm\n\nThis looks awesome. I’m going to try it this weekend or as soon as I can round\nup the ingredients! Where’s the best place to but the rebatch soap? Is there\nan alternate to that product if I can’t find it?\n\nReply\n\n * Gabby says\n\nJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:56 pm\n\nOooh how exciting! I’d love to see pictures of the finished product! I get my\nbase from Stephenson Personal Care but I’ve not seen it available for purchase\non their US website (I can ask my contact about if it’s available for sale on\nthat site). I believe that Brambleberry.com sells rebatch base, but I’ve never\ntried theirs (their fragrance oils are lovely though, that I can say for\nsure!). If you can’t find the rebatch base you need or just want to try\ntraditional melt-and-pour first, you can purchase soap base online at my\namazon shop (I have links to where you can purchase a number of different\nsupplies that I’ve used in my DIY body care projects on the blog so you can\nget an idea of what I’ve used even if you don’t purchase it there.) Hope that\nhelps!\n\nReply\n\n * Adriana says\n\nFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:25 am\n\nHi Gabby! I’d like to attempt to make this soap but your quantities for the\ningredients aren’t listed? Can you provide the measurements for me. I’m\nattempting to make 24 bars of soap :) thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Gabby says\n\nFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:32 pm\n\nHi Adriana! I honestly just eyeballed my ingredients, everything but the\nfragrance oil that is. The amount of soap base you will need to make bars\ndepends on the soap mold you’re using, and the amount of fragrance oil you\nshould add depends on the amount of soap base you’re using. The packaging on\nyour fragrance oil should tell you how much oil you need to add for x ounces\nof soap. As for the coffee grounds and cinnamon, I just sprinkled in some in,\nstirred, and added more until I had achieved the “look” I wanted. Sorry I\ncan’t be of much more help :(\n\nReply\n\n 3. Anna Holloway says\n\nJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:26 pm\n\nI saw your guest post at living well spending less on making coffee bean soap,\nand just had to check out your blog. I think I found my new favorite blog. And\nnow I am inspired to make some soap! I’ve always been so intimidated by it,\nbut you make it look so easy.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Kelley Quigley says\n\nJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:39 pm\n\nThis looks super yummy – good enough to eat haha! I make cold process soap and\nfind that half the time I want to eat the final product LOL. Anway, I may have\nto try your flavor combo – it sounds and looks amazing!\n\nReply\n\n 5. Ashley says\n\nFebruary 6, 2014 at 8:15 pm\n\nDoes all soap melt like this base? I wonder if I could get, say a vanilla\nscented soap and melt it down and add the other smelly things?\n\nReply\n\n * Gabby says\n\nFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:59 am\n\nHi Ashley! Not all soap base melts like this (all goopy and thick, I mean),\nonly rebatch (as far as I’ve seen and understand, anyway). Melt and pour soap\nbase melts a bit faster, is a thinner liquid, and takes longer to cool. I\nwonder if they make vanilla scented soap bases? I bet they do somewhere, but\nmost bases I’ve seen are unscented so you can add your own scent. If you’re\nlooking for a vanilla soap fragrance there is one in my Amazon shop (which you\ncan access either in the sidebar or the Shop tab above) if you’re interested!\nThanks for stopping by! :)\n\nReply\n\n * Lisa Friesen says\n\nAugust 4, 2016 at 2:33 pm\n\nQuick question- I am looking at a whole variety of different recipes for soaps\netc....and they often will call for silicon molds for them....can I use\nregular muffin tins with muffin liners?\n\nReply\n\n * Gabby says\n\nAugust 7, 2016 at 2:43 pm\n\nHi Lisa! I would probably use the tin without the liners. It might be hard to\npeel the liner off the soap, but honestly I’ve never tried! I have used a tin\nwith success, however.\n\nReply\n\n 6. Laure says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 6:42 pm\n\nThinking of many different flavored coffees I have to mix in with this soap\nbase! Awesome tutorial, thank you. Rustic Essentials sells this soap base – I\nhaven’t found it anywhere else yet, myself.\n\nReply\n\n * Gabby says\n\nFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:43 am\n\nOoh good to know! I’ve not seen it for sale on Stephenson’s US website but I\nmight just be missing it. They’ve (Stephenson) only just recently (in the last\nyear or two I think?) started distributing in the US through a US website so\nI’ll have to ask if they have this available in bulk. It’s good to know that\nif they don’t, it can be bought somewhere else, because I just LOVE this soap\nbase! Thanks for stopping by Laure! :)\n\nReply\n\n 7. Amanda Stewart says\n\nFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:04 pm\n\nLove this recipe. I do make my own lye soap and have never been scared of the\nlye, even though I have been burned by it before. No one should be afraid to\nmake their own!\n\nReply\n\n 8. Leah says\n\nFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:44 am\n\nHi Gabby, cute recipe! I have made coffee soap before using the cold process\nmethod and, unfortunately, most of the coffee scent disappears during the\ncure. I was wondering if the rebatch method allowed the scent of the coffee\ngrounds to stay longer in the finished soap?\n\nReply\n\n 9. Aimee says\n\nAugust 15, 2014 at 11:50 pm\n\nI love the look of this soap! I am really new to this and was wondering how\nmuch coffee, cinnamon, and spice you addes to the 3lbs of base. I am sure the\namounts make a difference amd don’t want to ruin a whole batch. :)\n\nReply\n\n * Gabby says\n\nAugust 18, 2014 at 8:00 am\n\nHi Aimee, Thanks for your comment! To be honest, I totally eyeballed the\namount of each I used in the soap–just sprinkled it in until it looked and\nsmelled good! Unless you put hardly any coffee/cinnamon/spice in, or just\ndumped way too much in (you know how sometimes the lid falls off when you\nshake and a ton falls in? hate that! haha), I doubt you could ruin it! :) Best\nof luck with all your soap making endeavors!!\n\nHugs, Gabby\n\nReply\n\n 10. Traci simpson says\n\nOctober 10, 2014 at 11:12 pm\n\nApproximately how many bars of soap did you make with the 3 lbs?\n\nReply\n\n 11. Caitlin says\n\nNovember 12, 2014 at 5:08 pm\n\nHello! I’m getting a list together to make this soap and I was wondering about\nhow much oil I would need for 3 pounds? I know you just eyeballed it, but can\nyou give me somewhat of an estimate? On Brambleberry, it comes in 2, 4, 8, and\n16, but I have no idea how much I’ll really need. Thanks in advance! I can’t\nwait to rebatch!\n\nReply\n\n 12. Koren says\n\nDecember 8, 2014 at 3:01 pm\n\nIs Fragrance oils better to use than essential oils?\n\nReply\n\n * Gabby says\n\nDecember 9, 2014 at 2:11 pm\n\nNot necessarily. I recently made a soap with peppermint essential oil. I found\nI put in quite a bit of essential oil (it was very very pepperminty when I\nsniffed–it smelled almost TOO pepperminty!) but when the soap hardened, the\npeppermint was very faint. I’ve heard of soapers using either/or. Fragrance\noil will probably give you a stronger smell and will almost certainly be\nsignificantly less expensive :)\n\nReply\n\n 13. Natasha says\n\nDecember 20, 2014 at 8:38 pm\n\nHello,\n\nThis seems so wonderful! I noticed that someone else left this comment and I\nwas also wondering approximately how much oil the 3 pounds used? Also, if you\ncould give an approximation on the amounts of the other ingredients that would\nbe great! Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n 14. cass says\n\nFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:55 am\n\nHow long is the shelf life of this soap? How long does it last before you have\nto through it out?\n\nReply\n\n * Gabby says\n\nFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:28 am\n\nThat’s a great question! I always make soap in small batches so I end up using\nit up or giving it away before it’s ever “gone bad.” I suspect this soap would\nbe good for months if not over a year. If you do not store it in an airtight\nplastic, it will slowly lose its smell over time (over about 6+ months). The\nsoap will still work, it just won’t have as strong a scent.\n\nReply\n\n 15. lisa says\n\nFebruary 21, 2015 at 1:30 pm\n\nhi. iv started looking at making home made beauty and bath products for\nChristmas. I love coffee so would be great to start with this. I was just\nwondering if the oil was the hazelnut fragrance in the recipie?\n\nReply\n\n * Gabby says\n\nFebruary 21, 2015 at 2:47 pm\n\nHi Lisa! The specific fragrance oil I used with this was a milk & honey\nfragrance oil I purchased at brambleberry.com! It gave it a slightly sweet\nsmell and worked wonderfully with the cinnamon and hazelnut!\n\nReply\n\n 16. Nicole says\n\nJune 3, 2015 at 4:46 am\n\nHi I love your recipes :) Im starting out making soaps and I was wondering\nwhat size of loaf tin you used? Thanks :)\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n#### Welcome! I’m Gabby.\n\nI help DIY lovers find joy through creativity, self-development, and everyday\nadventures. 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You can either make cold process soap from scratch or buy a premade base, grate it up, place it over a heat source, either in a double boiler or in a freezer baggie as shown below, with a little liquid (water, beer, milk, teas all work well). This mixture “melts” down into a mushy mess that you add colorant and fragrance too. The reason people normally rebatch is to preserve the delicate scent or the healing properties of some essential oils.", "Rebatching Soap (make it yourself or buy a premade base) Fragrance or Essential Oil Mold (the less detail, the better) Optional: Herbs Colorant (liquid works best)", "Step One: Grate the soap. I’ve tried a variety of things (food processor, meat grinder, deli meat slicer) and all of the cutters have gummed up on me and not worked after a few ounces worth of soap grinding. If you have any great tips, please post them here and save us some time and arm soreage.", "Step Two: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Fill a freezer bag (heat safe) with the grated soap and approximately 1/2 to 1 ounce of liquid. Submerge the freezer bag of soap in the boiling water. Be sure to use a large enough pot that the freezer baggie will not be squished up against the side of the pot. You don’t want to accidentally melt the plastic baggie.", "Step Three: Once the soap has boiled in the large pan for approximately 20 minutes, the soap should be gelatinous and gloppy, sort of like mashed potatoes or thick soupy oatmeal. It will never “melt” and become water like.", "Step Four: Using heat safe gloves (that soap is hot! wear gloves!), pull the soap out of the water. Knead it around to make sure the liquid is fully mixed into the soapy gloppy glory. Is it too thick? Add another 1 Tablespoon of liquid if needed and knead this into the soap. The key is to not use very much liquid. The more liquid you add to this process, the thinner the soap gets (true) but the longer it will take to dry and harden.", "Step Five: The photo above shows the soap midway through the softening process. It’s not perfect yet. Put that soap back into the boiling water.", "Step Six: The photo above is perfect texture. It looks like thick Vaseline. It is now ready for the color and fragrance.", "Step Seven: Add fragrance and color. Liquid color is ideal (mixing pigments into the gloppy soap is difficult). I use approximately .5 ounces of fragrance or essential oil per pound of soap. The colorant usage varies based on the color but start sparingly. You can always put more color in but taking it out is difficult. If the soap starts to harden up at any point because it is cooling, reseal the bag and toss it all back into the hot water. Make sure you wear heat safe gloves through this entire process. The soap is hot.", "Step Eight: You can either spoon the soap into the molds or pour/push/squeeze the soap out of the baggie. Unless you are an experienced rebatch soaper, I would not recommend cutting off a corner of the bag to squeeze the soap out like frosting. It’s tempting but if the soap starts to cool too quickly, the open hole will not allow you to remelt the soap in the boiling water.", "Step Nine: Take the mold you are using, close your eyes and give it a good wack on the counter to settle the soap and get all the air bubbles to the surface of the bar. When the soap starts to cool, feel free to use your hands and fingers to smooth out any bumps on the surface.", "Wait for 2 to 7 days before popping the soap out. The key is to wait for all the liquid to evaporate. Yes, you can become impatient and freeze the soap but make sure the soap is entirely frozen (overnight at least) before trying to pop the soap out and remember that plastic is more brittle after it is frozen so be gentle on your molds.", "Check back in the next few days for a tutorial on how to do rebatching soap via the double boiler method. This is my favorite way to do rebatch and you can do larger batches with the double boiler method.", "Have a question about this blog post? Come join us at Bramble Berry’s Facebook page and we can help you out with any of your soapy questions!", "Just wondering if anyone has used food coloring in their rebatched soap, or even CP soap, and how it worked out.", "We typically don’t use food coloring in our soap because we have found that they are not as stable as our other colorants, and they do tend to bleed when used in bath and body products. But, if you really want to use them and you don’t mind having the bleeding effect in your soaps, you can use them (they do work particularly well with the gloppy texture of rebatch soaps).", "I just made a batch of soap with a new fragrance which I should have tested because it seized up immediately after adding the fragrance. I scooped it into the mold anyways and unveiled it today. It’s a big oily mess with tons of craters. Can I rebatch this or just throw it out. I have not done a rebatch yet.", "Good morning, Charlene! You can totally rebatch your soap since it didn’t turn out how you’d like. You can follow this method, or here are a few other methods to rebatch your soap:", "The plastic bag method for rebatching soap has my attention. Are their certain bags that say on them (heat resistant)? What kind do you buy", "The best heat resistant bags that we’ve found to use for this sort of rebatch are going to be the name-brand freezer bags that you’d find at your local grocery store! 🙂", "I recently made a batch of milk soap with a heavy cream–it got so think when I added the lye I could not easily tell if the lye had fully dissolved.", "Unfortunately–turns out the lye DIDN’T fully dissolve. There aren’t large “pockets” of lye–just individual crystals that didn’t dissolve from the lye flakes.", "Can I rebatch this soap? Do I just need to take extra care kneading the bag to make sure the lye reacts? Or do I need to pitch this batch?", "To be extra safe, you should probably pitch it. I’m sorry =((( I’m wondering about turning it into laundry soap though? Grate it up, dry it out and see if you could at least not waste it that way?", "Hello — I’m new to this site, and wanted to say that I have heard that folks are having no end of trouble with those 6 or 7 quart crock pots that have the 4-6-8-10 hours settings: they super-heat stuff. The low setting isn’t really low, either.", "Welcome to Soap Queen, Rosemari! All crock pots are a bit different in their settings. My suggestion would be to always keep an eye on your soap to make sure you don’t burn or scorch it and don’t let your soap get over 160 degrees.", "I don’t actually have a microwave, so I use my crock pot and my handy-dandy mini temperature gun to make sure that my soap is staying in a safe range. https://www.brambleberry.com/Mini-Temperature-Gun-P4848.aspx", "Rebatch is a beginners form of cold process soapmaking where you grate up pre- made Cold Process soap. Melt and Pour is kind of like using a cake mix, it’s a pre-made soap base that you can melt in the microwave and customize with colorants and fragrance oils.", "And here’s a link to the rebatch bases if you are interested in making cold process soap without handling lye: https://www.brambleberry.com/Search.aspx?k=rebatch", "Danigi, Those are great suggestions and observations. Yes, the soap is softer on the sides that aren't exposed to air because they can't/don't evaporate their extra moisture so turning them is great.", "Coconut Oil makes soap harder when you're making soap from scratch. Added afterwards to rebatching soap will actually make a softer bar because there is no lye to bind with it and make it hard.", "Your soap will continue to get harder over the next few weeks. I'm so glad that you like rebatching. I'm a big fan of it too.", "I just made my first batch of rebatched soaps last night. I usually make the melt and pour soaps for years.", "I love how the soaps turned out except that the bars are way to soft. so I will be adding coconut oil next time so that the bars will be harder. and I will also add less liquid too. super fun!", "I use a cheese grater and use the next to biggest size on it. It works wonderfully. I am in the process of rebatching a batch of soap for yet a third time because it didnt come out right when I rebatched it the first time. The original soap came out fine but I had forgotten to add teatree oil. So I rebatched it and have been fighting with it ever since. I have my own soapmaking business, and I am hoping that this will harden up soon. I have learned that one of the ways to harden up a batch pf rebatched soap is to not cover it, just let it sit out in the open for a couple days, then take it out, cut it, and put it on a cooling rack to dry. Make sure you turn the soap bars over so they are now sitting on their \"tops\" because the \"bottoms\" will be MUCH softer. Anyway, just a few ideas to throw in there. I have melted down soap in the microwave and it came out fine. You have to turn the power setting on the microwave down from Hi to about 60% heat. It works really well for small batches.", "Hope this isn't a silly question, but I've read about people using plastic molds for re-batching soap, but haven't seen anyone mention a wood mold. Can you use wood molds for making re-batched soap?", "Just make your CP batch like normal and toss in as much of the grated soap as your soap will take – use a fragrance that won't accelerate trace so you have plenty of time to mix in the soap chunks.", "Don't remelt the soap – add in the grated honey soap like confetti bits to your new batch of CP sap =)", "How do you mix it in with other batches. What is the calculations for this as to not mess up the CP process with the additions. What is the best way to melt it down again as the crock was to hot for the honey?", "Yup its the honey, I did the same things a few years ago ended up grating and adding it to several other batches 😉", "So the soap might have been left in too long – that's the first thing I'd be looking at. But if that's not the case, the other theory I have is that it's the honey. The honey is trouble in normal CP soap recipes without the added heat. It super gels and super heats up all by itself and then with the crockpot heat added, that could have also crystallized and burnt the sugars in the honey.", "Yes, you can melt it down again but it won't improve things. I would just use the soap up or grate it up and put it into a normal CP batch with a sweet fragrance like Vanilla (which is going to go brown anyways).", "The exact recipe was: 4 pounds – 38 ounces olive oil (59.38%) – 14.4 ounces Apricot Kernel (22.5%) – 11.6 ounces palm oil (18.13%) – 8.7 ounces sodium hydroxide (5% discount) – 17.5 ounces distilled water – 3 ounces rosemary mint blend essential oils 4 oz of honey", "I placed it in a crock pot on low after mixing all the ingredients. My crock pot is a 6qt with the settings of 4-6-8-10 hr settings. It turned into a big ugly glob and was difficult to stir put in the fragrance and honey at the end and place in mold, very difficult to get it to settle into the mold. then let it sit all day. did not cover or place blankets as that was not mentioned in the recipe. When I removed the molds it was just a weird consistancy and molds not good as it did not completley pick up the design. so I broke it up and put it in crock pot again. I grated it in a food processor and placed all my other shavings of old cold processed soap with it and placed it on low setting. Let it melt over approx 3 hours. then placed them in the same molds as before. but still unable to add fragrance as it was too gooey and globby and hot again. think it was scalded??? hard to tell but black stringy stuff init when it was hot. Haven't removed them yet from the molds. Any suggestions? If this doesn't work what next? Can it be melted down again?", "What was your exact recipe? You combined everything, brought it to trace and then put the crockpot on Medium and waited for it to come to the nice Vaseline-stage? Did you actually add honey? How much?", "I just tried a crock pot soap recipe that was mostly olive oil ran the numbers thru the lye calc and placed the crock on low as directed.. the soap came out aweful and smelled as burned honey and turned brown. I crushed the soaps up and rebatched them with some other scraps of CP soaps and added 3oz of water to each pound of soap and cooked in crock for 3 hours on low. It had the goooo consistancy and was hot. couln't add Fragrance as it was so thick and hot and it to smelled burnt. So just placed in molds and now waiting wondering OMG another failure... Can this be salvaged.. How do I make it smell good? Not so sure honey was the right thing to do??", "Yay! I'm so glad that you were able to have a successful batch using these recipes and instructions. I have a SoapQueen TV episode coming out this year that utilizes the double boiler for rebatching.", "Thank you for posting this Anne-Marie! I was actually in the studio today and tried my hand at rebatching before realizing I didn't know what to do!!! LOL So, I immediately started thinking and remembered you posting something about rebatching. Well...5 minutes later I was finished reading your blog and feel like it's time to head back into the studio. Thank you.", "With rebatching soap, you can re-use all of your kitchen utensils and the like with no trouble =) It's a great question to ask though – better to be safe!", "can you tell me at this stage can you use things from your kitchen and wash them and use them in your kitchen again eg; glass jugs", "Yep,I finally got around rebatching.It was very fun,I just finished,it took a little time,but it was fun the whole time!!And I see rebatch base is on sale,awesome,I get to play some more!!!!!!", "A metal mold isn't ideal because it doesn't have any 'give' so it makes it more difficult to release the soap.", "Thanks for popping in. I’m so happy to learn that you’re getting interested in making soap. It’s an awesome hobby and creative outlet that can also turn into a business.", "All soap will start to lose its scent after a while. The outer layers end up losing their fragrance but you’ll often found that the inside of the soap, which has been protected, still will smell fresh.", "Ideally, you’ll want to be using your soap within a few months of making it to really ensure the most fresh scent possible. If you’re not using it right away, you can store it in scent saturation bins (Rubbermaid containers with cotton balls saturated in fragrance) to help keep the fragrance as strong as possible in the soap prior to using it.", "You might also check out http://www.teachsoap.com It’s a free forum for learning about soap, finding recipes and also meeting other soapmakers.", "Making soap looks like a satisfying thing to do. I am definitely going to start doing this. But I don’t know where to get scents, oils and other ingredients. I have noticed that scented soaps I buy lose their scent after awhile. Is there a way to preserve the scent in soap? Anyone know any tips to keep scented soaps as good as when they are made? Thanks for your ideas and help!", "Making soap looks like a satisfying thing to do. I am definitely going to start doing this. But I don’t know where to get scents, oils and other ingredients. I have noticed that scented soaps I buy lose their scent after awhile. Is there a way to preserve the scent in soap? Anyone know any tips to keep scented soaps as good as when they are made? Thanks for your ideas and help!", "I heat with wood and often thaw supper by clothespinning a freezer bag of food to the side of the big pot of water we keep simmering on the stove top to provide needed humidity. Never thought to do this with soap. Much more fun than supper, eh?", "Melting the base in the microwave doesn’t work great. Sustained, even heat is the key to making rebatch work. I have tried it and did not have good results. Also, I do notice that Pyrex tends to explode in the microwave when it gets too warm and though I didn’t explode the Pyrex with rebatch, I suspect it might take such a long period of time to get the soap to soften up that you might end up with a broken Pyrex. =)", "Joanne – you can definitely use your other soaps in another base of soap. I’ve done it several times. Just be sure you have plenty of soap base to hold all your chunks together.", "I love this re-batch tutorial, but instead of rebatching in this way, I wonder if anyone can help me with an idea I have for using up ends and pieces from my homemade hot process soap? I want to cut up small chunks of soap, from different batches, mix them all up and make a mostly Coconut Oil based Soap (for a very hard bar) and at trace add a few handfuls of the chunk mix. Has anyone ever done this before? I’ve never read anything about this, but thought it would make an interesting bar of soap. So, if would mostly be a white bar of soap with lots of different color chunks of other soap in it. Any input would be appreciated before I go ahead with a 20lb. batch of soap and mess it up! Thanks, Joanne", "I just loved your tutorial. The pictures help a lot. I’ve done the plastic baggie rebatch a few times with no success. That is just me. I do rebatch using my crockpot, but that is usually my big batches.", "Mary, If you do it, tell me how it went. I think it’s super fun and a good way to either salvage a bad batch or work with delicate ingredients.", "Pat, 5% Shea for your liquid? Much more than that and the soap might not lather very well. If it were me, I’d stick with a liquid-liquid oil like Sweet Almond Oil. The liquid glycerin might be a bit sticky?", "Kat, The Vaseline-like viscosity is awesome. Good job for a beginner getting that perfect consistency. And thanks for the tip about the Salad Master. I’ll have to check that out.", "When I did re-batch one time I did add glycerine and it emulsified immediately and became that wonderful Vaseline like viscocity.", "Also, regarding the grating, if anyone has a Salad Master it works absolutely WONDERFULLY! It makes grating not scary on those little knuckles......", "I just rebatched for the first time using your basic rebatch soap base. I added 5% shea butter to it. For the next time, I was wondering if I can add more or is that amount enough. Can I also add liquid glycerin?", "Anne-Marie, I think you just opened a new world up to me. I was not going to do any soaping today. I may be changing my mind. And the mold that you sent in the good pac (looks similar to the one in your pic) is a perfect start for a rebatching process! Thank you. 🙂", "Thank you for the tutorial. It seems like a little too much work for me right now but I can see why people do it.", "Unless stated otherwise, all images are original material and are copyrighted. If you'd like to use an image, please be a friend and credit the photo and link back to Soap Queen. Feel free to share, tweet and pin to your hearts content." ] }, "parsed_md": "Rebatch soap - Plastic Baggie Technique - Soap Queen\n\nSoap Queen\n\nTutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more\n\nTutorials by difficulty level:\n\n * Beginner\n * Intermediate\n * Advanced\n\n# Rebatch soap – Plastic Baggie Technique\n\nFebruary 25, 2009 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Cold Process Soap\n\nRebatching Soap – What is it and why would I do it? – Rebatching is another\nform of cold process soapmaking. You can either make cold process soap from\nscratch or buy a premade base, grate it up, place it over a heat source,\neither in a double boiler or in a freezer baggie as shown below, with a little\nliquid (water, beer, milk, teas all work well). This mixture “melts” down into\na mushy mess that you add colorant and fragrance too. The reason people\nnormally rebatch is to preserve the delicate scent or the healing properties\nof some essential oils.\n\nRebatching Soap (make it yourself or buy a premade base) Fragrance or\nEssential Oil Mold (the less detail, the better) Optional: Herbs Colorant\n(liquid works best)\n\nFreezer Bags (must must must be heat safe) Grater Large Bowl Spoon\n\nStep One: Grate the soap. I’ve tried a variety of things (food processor, meat\ngrinder, deli meat slicer) and all of the cutters have gummed up on me and not\nworked after a few ounces worth of soap grinding. If you have any great tips,\nplease post them here and save us some time and arm soreage.\n\nStep Two: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Fill a freezer bag (heat safe)\nwith the grated soap and approximately 1/2 to 1 ounce of liquid. Submerge the\nfreezer bag of soap in the boiling water. Be sure to use a large enough pot\nthat the freezer baggie will not be squished up against the side of the pot.\nYou don’t want to accidentally melt the plastic baggie.\n\nStep Three: Once the soap has boiled in the large pan for approximately 20\nminutes, the soap should be gelatinous and gloppy, sort of like mashed\npotatoes or thick soupy oatmeal. It will never “melt” and become water like.\n\nStep Four: Using heat safe gloves (that soap is hot! wear gloves!), pull the\nsoap out of the water. Knead it around to make sure the liquid is fully mixed\ninto the soapy gloppy glory. Is it too thick? Add another 1 Tablespoon of\nliquid if needed and knead this into the soap. The key is to not use very much\nliquid. The more liquid you add to this process, the thinner the soap gets\n(true) but the longer it will take to dry and harden.\n\nStep Five: The photo above shows the soap midway through the softening\nprocess. It’s not perfect yet. Put that soap back into the boiling water.\n\nStep Six: The photo above is perfect texture. It looks like thick Vaseline. It\nis now ready for the color and fragrance.\n\nStep Seven: Add fragrance and color. Liquid color is ideal (mixing pigments\ninto the gloppy soap is difficult). I use approximately .5 ounces of fragrance\nor essential oil per pound of soap. The colorant usage varies based on the\ncolor but start sparingly. You can always put more color in but taking it out\nis difficult. If the soap starts to harden up at any point because it is\ncooling, reseal the bag and toss it all back into the hot water. Make sure you\nwear heat safe gloves through this entire process. The soap is hot.\n\nStep Eight: You can either spoon the soap into the molds or pour/push/squeeze\nthe soap out of the baggie. Unless you are an experienced rebatch soaper, I\nwould not recommend cutting off a corner of the bag to squeeze the soap out\nlike frosting. It’s tempting but if the soap starts to cool too quickly, the\nopen hole will not allow you to remelt the soap in the boiling water.\n\nStep Nine: Take the mold you are using, close your eyes and give it a good\nwack on the counter to settle the soap and get all the air bubbles to the\nsurface of the bar. When the soap starts to cool, feel free to use your hands\nand fingers to smooth out any bumps on the surface.\n\nWait for 2 to 7 days before popping the soap out. The key is to wait for all\nthe liquid to evaporate. Yes, you can become impatient and freeze the soap but\nmake sure the soap is entirely frozen (overnight at least) before trying to\npop the soap out and remember that plastic is more brittle after it is frozen\nso be gentle on your molds.\n\nCheck back in the next few days for a tutorial on how to do rebatching soap\nvia the double boiler method. This is my favorite way to do rebatch and you\ncan do larger batches with the double boiler method.\n\nThe best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here\nto browse Bramble Berry.\n\nHave a question about this blog post? Come join us at Bramble Berry’s Facebook\npage and we can help you out with any of your soapy questions!\n\nTagged With: rebatch\n\nLike it? Share it!\n\n### You may also like these\n\nHot Process and Rebatch Soap InspirationHoliday Candy Rebatch TutorialHow to\nUse Leftover Soap ScrapsSoapy Mess-Up Quick GuidePink Clay & Primrose Hand-\nMilled Soap\n\n#### Become an email subscriber\n\nEnter your email address below and you will receive all our new posts directly\nin your email inbox.\n\nPrevious Post: Rebatching Soap Tutorials x2!\n\nNext Post: Boost Your Business with Education\n\n### 48 Comments\n\n 1. Natasha says\n\nOctober 8, 2012 at 11:39 am\n\nGreat! Thanks for the reply on this. Greatly appreciate it!\n\n 2. Natasha says\n\nOctober 5, 2012 at 6:45 pm\n\nJust wondering if anyone has used food coloring in their rebatched soap, or\neven CP soap, and how it worked out.\n\nThanks.\n\n * Becky with Bramble Berry says\n\nOctober 8, 2012 at 10:59 am\n\nHi Natasha!\n\nWe typically don’t use food coloring in our soap because we have found that\nthey are not as stable as our other colorants, and they do tend to bleed when\nused in bath and body products. But, if you really want to use them and you\ndon’t mind having the bleeding effect in your soaps, you can use them (they do\nwork particularly well with the gloppy texture of rebatch soaps).\n\n-Becky with Bramble Berry\n\n 3. Charlene says\n\nSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:11 am\n\nI just made a batch of soap with a new fragrance which I should have tested\nbecause it seized up immediately after adding the fragrance. I scooped it into\nthe mold anyways and unveiled it today. It’s a big oily mess with tons of\ncraters. Can I rebatch this or just throw it out. I have not done a rebatch\nyet.\n\n * Becky with Bramble Berry says\n\nSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:19 am\n\nGood morning, Charlene! You can totally rebatch your soap since it didn’t turn\nout how you’d like. You can follow this method, or here are a few other\nmethods to rebatch your soap:\n\nHow to Make Rebatch Soap: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-\ntutorials/cold-process-soap/soap-queen-tv-presents-how-to-make-rebatch-soap-2/\n\nRebatch – Double Boiler Method: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-\ntutorials/rebatch-double-boiler-method-2/\n\nLast Minute Project for Mom!: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-\ntutorials/cold-process-soap/mothers-day-is-sunday-last-minute-project/\n\nGreen Tea Rebatch: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-\nprocess-soap/green-tea-rebatch-teabatch/\n\nI hope this helps! -Becky with Bramble Berry\n\n 4. Corky Pickerill says\n\nSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:04 am\n\nThe plastic bag method for rebatching soap has my attention. Are their certain\nbags that say on them (heat resistant)? What kind do you buy\n\n * Becky with Bramble Berry says\n\nSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:22 am\n\nGood morning, Corky!\n\nThe best heat resistant bags that we’ve found to use for this sort of rebatch\nare going to be the name-brand freezer bags that you’d find at your local\ngrocery store! 🙂\n\n-Becky with Bramble Berry\n\n 5. Megan says\n\nJune 7, 2012 at 1:08 pm\n\nHi there,\n\nI recently made a batch of milk soap with a heavy cream–it got so think when I\nadded the lye I could not easily tell if the lye had fully dissolved.\n\nUnfortunately–turns out the lye DIDN’T fully dissolve. There aren’t large\n“pockets” of lye–just individual crystals that didn’t dissolve from the lye\nflakes.\n\nCan I rebatch this soap? Do I just need to take extra care kneading the bag to\nmake sure the lye reacts? Or do I need to pitch this batch?\n\nI would LOVE to save it–so any help is great, thanks!!\n\n * Anne-Marie says\n\nJune 7, 2012 at 1:15 pm\n\nTo be extra safe, you should probably pitch it. I’m sorry =((( I’m wondering\nabout turning it into laundry soap though? Grate it up, dry it out and see if\nyou could at least not waste it that way?\n\n 6. Rosemari Simmons says\n\nApril 27, 2012 at 11:48 am\n\nHello — I’m new to this site, and wanted to say that I have heard that folks\nare having no end of trouble with those 6 or 7 quart crock pots that have the\n4-6-8-10 hours settings: they super-heat stuff. The low setting isn’t really\nlow, either.\n\n * Becky with Bramble Berry says\n\nApril 27, 2012 at 1:52 pm\n\nWelcome to Soap Queen, Rosemari! All crock pots are a bit different in their\nsettings. My suggestion would be to always keep an eye on your soap to make\nsure you don’t burn or scorch it and don’t let your soap get over 160 degrees.\n\nI don’t actually have a microwave, so I use my crock pot and my handy-dandy\nmini temperature gun to make sure that my soap is staying in a safe range.\nhttps://www.brambleberry.com/Mini-Temperature-Gun-P4848.aspx\n\n-Becky with Bramble Berry\n\n 7. Caryn Wolf says\n\nApril 22, 2012 at 9:47 am\n\nCan you use the melt and pour soap base to grate up and rebatch?\n\n * Becky with Bramble Berry says\n\nApril 23, 2012 at 10:15 am\n\nRebatch is a beginners form of cold process soapmaking where you grate up pre-\nmade Cold Process soap. Melt and Pour is kind of like using a cake mix, it’s a\npre-made soap base that you can melt in the microwave and customize with\ncolorants and fragrance oils.\n\nHere are two great videos that show the difference between the two techniques:\n\nMelt and Pour:\nhttp://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL05E2F1EF0838281A&feature=plcp\n\nRebatch:\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcCV0AWutw&list=UUStN08hkQ1321WVdFqWD2-w&index=27&feature=plpp_video\n\nAnd here’s a link to the rebatch bases if you are interested in making cold\nprocess soap without handling lye:\nhttps://www.brambleberry.com/Search.aspx?k=rebatch\n\n-Becky with Bramble Berry\n\n 8. Anne-Marie says\n\nJuly 9, 2010 at 7:37 am\n\nDanigi, Those are great suggestions and observations. Yes, the soap is softer\non the sides that aren't exposed to air because they can't/don't evaporate\ntheir extra moisture so turning them is great.\n\nAnon,\n\nCoconut Oil makes soap harder when you're making soap from scratch. Added\nafterwards to rebatching soap will actually make a softer bar because there is\nno lye to bind with it and make it hard.\n\nYour soap will continue to get harder over the next few weeks. I'm so glad\nthat you like rebatching. I'm a big fan of it too.\n\nDid you see the SoapQueen.TV episode on it?\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcCV0AWutw\n\nIt's a different method and works better for larger batches. =)\n\n 9. Anonymous says\n\nJuly 9, 2010 at 5:24 am\n\nI just made my first batch of rebatched soaps last night. I usually make the\nmelt and pour soaps for years.\n\nI love how the soaps turned out except that the bars are way to soft. so I\nwill be adding coconut oil next time so that the bars will be harder. and I\nwill also add less liquid too. super fun!\n\n 10. Danigi Soaps says\n\nMay 31, 2010 at 8:18 am\n\nI use a cheese grater and use the next to biggest size on it. It works\nwonderfully. I am in the process of rebatching a batch of soap for yet a third\ntime because it didnt come out right when I rebatched it the first time. The\noriginal soap came out fine but I had forgotten to add teatree oil. So I\nrebatched it and have been fighting with it ever since. I have my own\nsoapmaking business, and I am hoping that this will harden up soon. I have\nlearned that one of the ways to harden up a batch pf rebatched soap is to not\ncover it, just let it sit out in the open for a couple days, then take it out,\ncut it, and put it on a cooling rack to dry. Make sure you turn the soap bars\nover so they are now sitting on their \"tops\" because the \"bottoms\" will be\nMUCH softer. Anyway, just a few ideas to throw in there. I have melted down\nsoap in the microwave and it came out fine. You have to turn the power setting\non the microwave down from Hi to about 60% heat. It works really well for\nsmall batches.\n\n 11. Anne-Marie says\n\nFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:14 am\n\nDefinitely you can use wooden molds – just make sure to line them.\n\nI just did a video on doing rebatching soap that you can view here:\n\nhttp://soap-queen.blogspot.com/2010/02/soap-queen-tv-presents-how-to-make.html\n\nI use a wooden mold in there =)\n\n 12. Anonymous says\n\nFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:00 pm\n\nHope this isn't a silly question, but I've read about people using plastic\nmolds for re-batching soap, but haven't seen anyone mention a wood mold. Can\nyou use wood molds for making re-batched soap?\n\n 13. Anne-Marie says\n\nJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:33 am\n\nJust make your CP batch like normal and toss in as much of the grated soap as\nyour soap will take – use a fragrance that won't accelerate trace so you have\nplenty of time to mix in the soap chunks.\n\nDon't remelt the soap – add in the grated honey soap like confetti bits to\nyour new batch of CP sap =)\n\n 14. kreid says\n\nJanuary 27, 2010 at 7:44 am\n\nHow do you mix it in with other batches. What is the calculations for this as\nto not mess up the CP process with the additions. What is the best way to melt\nit down again as the crock was to hot for the honey?\n\n 15. ButterflyWisper says\n\nJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:43 pm\n\nYup its the honey, I did the same things a few years ago ended up grating and\nadding it to several other batches 😉\n\n 16. Anne-Marie says\n\nJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:35 pm\n\nSo the soap might have been left in too long – that's the first thing I'd be\nlooking at. But if that's not the case, the other theory I have is that it's\nthe honey. The honey is trouble in normal CP soap recipes without the added\nheat. It super gels and super heats up all by itself and then with the\ncrockpot heat added, that could have also crystallized and burnt the sugars in\nthe honey.\n\nYes, you can melt it down again but it won't improve things. I would just use\nthe soap up or grate it up and put it into a normal CP batch with a sweet\nfragrance like Vanilla (which is going to go brown anyways).\n\nSoap mistakes happen to the best of us. Your recipe would have been awesome\nwithout the honey. =)\n\n 17. kreid says\n\nJanuary 24, 2010 at 11:54 am\n\nThe exact recipe was: 4 pounds – 38 ounces olive oil (59.38%) – 14.4 ounces\nApricot Kernel (22.5%) – 11.6 ounces palm oil (18.13%) – 8.7 ounces sodium\nhydroxide (5% discount) – 17.5 ounces distilled water – 3 ounces rosemary mint\nblend essential oils 4 oz of honey\n\nI placed it in a crock pot on low after mixing all the ingredients. My crock\npot is a 6qt with the settings of 4-6-8-10 hr settings. It turned into a big\nugly glob and was difficult to stir put in the fragrance and honey at the end\nand place in mold, very difficult to get it to settle into the mold. then let\nit sit all day. did not cover or place blankets as that was not mentioned in\nthe recipe. When I removed the molds it was just a weird consistancy and molds\nnot good as it did not completley pick up the design. so I broke it up and put\nit in crock pot again. I grated it in a food processor and placed all my other\nshavings of old cold processed soap with it and placed it on low setting. Let\nit melt over approx 3 hours. then placed them in the same molds as before. but\nstill unable to add fragrance as it was too gooey and globby and hot again.\nthink it was scalded??? hard to tell but black stringy stuff init when it was\nhot. Haven't removed them yet from the molds. Any suggestions? If this doesn't\nwork what next? Can it be melted down again?\n\n 18. Anne-Marie says\n\nJanuary 24, 2010 at 5:05 am\n\nHi Kellie –\n\nA failed batch is never fun.\n\nWhat was your exact recipe? You combined everything, brought it to trace and\nthen put the crockpot on Medium and waited for it to come to the nice\nVaseline-stage? Did you actually add honey? How much?\n\n 19. kelliereidrn says\n\nJanuary 24, 2010 at 3:03 am\n\nI just tried a crock pot soap recipe that was mostly olive oil ran the numbers\nthru the lye calc and placed the crock on low as directed.. the soap came out\naweful and smelled as burned honey and turned brown. I crushed the soaps up\nand rebatched them with some other scraps of CP soaps and added 3oz of water\nto each pound of soap and cooked in crock for 3 hours on low. It had the goooo\nconsistancy and was hot. couln't add Fragrance as it was so thick and hot and\nit to smelled burnt. So just placed in molds and now waiting wondering OMG\nanother failure... Can this be salvaged.. How do I make it smell good? Not so\nsure honey was the right thing to do??\n\n 20. Anne-Marie says\n\nJanuary 14, 2010 at 2:10 pm\n\nYay! I'm so glad that you were able to have a successful batch using these\nrecipes and instructions. I have a SoapQueen TV episode coming out this year\nthat utilizes the double boiler for rebatching.\n\n 21. T.A. Helton says\n\nJanuary 14, 2010 at 11:08 am\n\nThank you for posting this Anne-Marie! I was actually in the studio today and\ntried my hand at rebatching before realizing I didn't know what to do!!! LOL\nSo, I immediately started thinking and remembered you posting something about\nrebatching. Well...5 minutes later I was finished reading your blog and feel\nlike it's time to head back into the studio. Thank you.\n\n 22. Anne-Marie says\n\nSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:17 pm\n\nWith rebatching soap, you can re-use all of your kitchen utensils and the like\nwith no trouble =) It's a great question to ask though – better to be safe!\n\n 23. Anonymous says\n\nSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:19 pm\n\ncan you tell me at this stage can you use things from your kitchen and wash\nthem and use them in your kitchen again eg; glass jugs\n\n 24. The Artist says\n\nAugust 25, 2009 at 2:40 pm\n\nYep,I finally got around rebatching.It was very fun,I just finished,it took a\nlittle time,but it was fun the whole time!!And I see rebatch base is on\nsale,awesome,I get to play some more!!!!!!\n\n 25. Anne-Marie says\n\nJuly 31, 2009 at 12:42 pm\n\nHi Anon –\n\nA metal mold isn't ideal because it doesn't have any 'give' so it makes it\nmore difficult to release the soap.\n\nYou could always line it and that would make it easier to release the soap.\n\n 26. Anonymous says\n\nJuly 30, 2009 at 11:00 am\n\nwhen rebatching can you/how would you use a metal loaf mold??\n\n 27. Anne-Marie says\n\nMay 28, 2009 at 10:31 pm\n\nHi Larry –\n\nThanks for popping in. I’m so happy to learn that you’re getting interested in\nmaking soap. It’s an awesome hobby and creative outlet that can also turn into\na business.\n\nYou can buy fragrance oils, fixed oils, bases and other ingredients at\nhttp://www.brambleberry.com\n\nAll soap will start to lose its scent after a while. The outer layers end up\nlosing their fragrance but you’ll often found that the inside of the soap,\nwhich has been protected, still will smell fresh.\n\nIdeally, you’ll want to be using your soap within a few months of making it to\nreally ensure the most fresh scent possible. If you’re not using it right\naway, you can store it in scent saturation bins (Rubbermaid containers with\ncotton balls saturated in fragrance) to help keep the fragrance as strong as\npossible in the soap prior to using it.\n\nYou might also check out http://www.teachsoap.com It’s a free forum for\nlearning about soap, finding recipes and also meeting other soapmakers.\n\nWelcome to a fun hobby and business =)\n\n 28. Larry Rolirad says\n\nMay 28, 2009 at 5:23 pm\n\nMaking soap looks like a satisfying thing to do. I am definitely going to\nstart doing this. But I don’t know where to get scents, oils and other\ningredients. I have noticed that scented soaps I buy lose their scent after\nawhile. Is there a way to preserve the scent in soap? Anyone know any tips to\nkeep scented soaps as good as when they are made? Thanks for your ideas and\nhelp!\n\n 29. Anonymous says\n\nMay 28, 2009 at 5:22 pm\n\nMaking soap looks like a satisfying thing to do. I am definitely going to\nstart doing this. But I don’t know where to get scents, oils and other\ningredients. I have noticed that scented soaps I buy lose their scent after\nawhile. Is there a way to preserve the scent in soap? Anyone know any tips to\nkeep scented soaps as good as when they are made? Thanks for your ideas and\nhelp!\n\n 30. Sherry in NH says\n\nMarch 3, 2009 at 6:01 am\n\nI heat with wood and often thaw supper by clothespinning a freezer bag of food\nto the side of the big pot of water we keep simmering on the stove top to\nprovide needed humidity. Never thought to do this with soap. Much more fun\nthan supper, eh?\n\n 31. Teresa R says\n\nFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:19 am\n\nIn a baggie?! I’d never thought it’d be safe...thank you for being the\nexperimenter and letting us know!\n\n 32. Anne-Marie says\n\nFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:14 am\n\nLaura,\n\nMelting the base in the microwave doesn’t work great. Sustained, even heat is\nthe key to making rebatch work. I have tried it and did not have good results.\nAlso, I do notice that Pyrex tends to explode in the microwave when it gets\ntoo warm and though I didn’t explode the Pyrex with rebatch, I suspect it\nmight take such a long period of time to get the soap to soften up that you\nmight end up with a broken Pyrex. =)\n\nIf anyone else has any other ideas, definitely pitch it! =)\n\n 33. Laura says\n\nFebruary 27, 2009 at 6:22 am\n\nCan you just melt the base in the microware? I saw someone do that on TV. Any\nthoughts?\n\n 34. Amy W says\n\nFebruary 26, 2009 at 6:39 pm\n\nAnne-Marie – you can also use a salad shooter – the motorized version of the\nsalad master. 🙂\n\nJoanne – you can definitely use your other soaps in another base of soap. I’ve\ndone it several times. Just be sure you have plenty of soap base to hold all\nyour chunks together.\n\n 35. Joanne says\n\nFebruary 26, 2009 at 2:10 pm\n\nI love this re-batch tutorial, but instead of rebatching in this way, I wonder\nif anyone can help me with an idea I have for using up ends and pieces from my\nhomemade hot process soap? I want to cut up small chunks of soap, from\ndifferent batches, mix them all up and make a mostly Coconut Oil based Soap\n(for a very hard bar) and at trace add a few handfuls of the chunk mix. Has\nanyone ever done this before? I’ve never read anything about this, but thought\nit would make an interesting bar of soap. So, if would mostly be a white bar\nof soap with lots of different color chunks of other soap in it. Any input\nwould be appreciated before I go ahead with a 20lb. batch of soap and mess it\nup! Thanks, Joanne\n\n 36. TygerMae says\n\nFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:43 pm\n\nI just loved your tutorial. The pictures help a lot. I’ve done the plastic\nbaggie rebatch a few times with no success. That is just me. I do rebatch\nusing my crockpot, but that is usually my big batches.\n\n 37. katw0man says\n\nFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:05 pm\n\ni cannot WAIT to do some more of this!!!!!!!\n\nmotivation to get done w/taxes faster faster!!!!!\n\n 38. Anne-Marie says\n\nFebruary 26, 2009 at 12:16 pm\n\nMary, If you do it, tell me how it went. I think it’s super fun and a good way\nto either salvage a bad batch or work with delicate ingredients.\n\nPat, 5% Shea for your liquid? Much more than that and the soap might not\nlather very well. If it were me, I’d stick with a liquid-liquid oil like Sweet\nAlmond Oil. The liquid glycerin might be a bit sticky?\n\nKat, The Vaseline-like viscosity is awesome. Good job for a beginner getting\nthat perfect consistency. And thanks for the tip about the Salad Master. I’ll\nhave to check that out.\n\n 39. katw0man says\n\nFebruary 26, 2009 at 8:30 am\n\nHi Anne-Marie!\n\nWhen I did re-batch one time I did add glycerine and it emulsified immediately\nand became that wonderful Vaseline like viscocity.\n\nAlso, regarding the grating, if anyone has a Salad Master it works absolutely\nWONDERFULLY! It makes grating not scary on those little knuckles......\n\nSalad Masters are stand alone graters with different attachments for ease\nveggie grating.\n\nThank you for this tutorial!\n\n 40. Pat says\n\nFebruary 26, 2009 at 4:40 am\n\nI just rebatched for the first time using your basic rebatch soap base. I\nadded 5% shea butter to it. For the next time, I was wondering if I can add\nmore or is that amount enough. Can I also add liquid glycerin?\n\n 41. Mary @ Annie's Goat Hill says\n\nFebruary 26, 2009 at 3:28 am\n\nAnne-Marie, I think you just opened a new world up to me. I was not going to\ndo any soaping today. I may be changing my mind. And the mold that you sent in\nthe good pac (looks similar to the one in your pic) is a perfect start for a\nrebatching process! Thank you. 🙂\n\n 42. Ricki says\n\nFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:56 pm\n\nThank you for the tutorial. 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7,097,407	How To Care for American Shorthair Cats	To care for an American Shorthair cat, feed it 2 to 3 meals per day so it doesn’t get hungry. You should also change its water and clean its food bowl every day to avoid bacteria building up. Remember to brush your cat’s coat thoroughly once a week, which will help keep it smooth and avoid excessive shedding. Since American Shorthairs are a sociable breed of cat, set aside time to play with your cat by throwing toy mice or dangling a feather. If your cat is young, take it to the vet for its vaccinations, and ensure you return for a check-up at least once a year.	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Read on for important nutrition tips to help keep your feline friend healthy.", "Nutrients are substances obtained from food and used by an animal as a source of energy and as part of the metabolic machinery necessary for maintenance and growth. Barring any special needs, illness-related deficiencies or instructions from your vet, your pets should be able to get all the nutrients they need from high-quality commercial pet foods, which are formulated with these special standards in mind. Here are the six essential classes of nutrients fundamental for healthy living.", "Water is the most important nutrient. While food may help meet some of your pet's water needs, pets need to have fresh clean water available to them at all times. A deficiency of water can cause serious illness or even death.", "Proteins are the basic building blocks for cells, tissues, organs, enzymes, hormones and antibodies, and are essential for growth, maintenance, reproduction and repair. Proteins can be obtained from a number of sources. Animal-based proteins have complete amino acid profiles. (Please note: Do not give your pet raw eggs.) Protein is also found in vegetables, cereals and soy, but these are considered incomplete proteins.", "Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the animal in sufficient quantities and MUST be supplied in the diet. Essential amino acids include arginine, methionine, histidine, phenylalanine, isoleucine, threonine, leucine, tryptophan, lysine, valine and taurine.", "Non-essential amino acids can be synthesized by your pet and are not needed in the diet. The essential amino acid taurine is required for companion cats. Taurine is required for the prevention of eye and heart disease, as well as reproduction, fetal growth and survival. This essential amino acid is only found in foods of animal origin, such as meat, eggs and fish.", "Fats are the most concentrated form of food energy, providing your pet with more than twice the energy of proteins or carbohydrates. Fats are essential in the structure of cells and are needed for the production of some hormones. They are required for absorption and utilization of fat-soluble vitamins. Fats provide the body insulation and protection for internal organs. Essential fatty acids must be provided in a pet’s diet because they cannot be synthesized by a cat in sufficient amounts. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid for cats. Arachidonic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, is also essential for cats for the maintenance of the skin and coat, for kidney function and for reproduction.", "Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in healing inflammation. Replacing some omega-6 with omega-3 fatty acids can lessen an inflammatory reaction—whether it is in the skin (due to allergies), the joints (from arthritis), the intestines (from inflammatory bowel disease) or even in the kidneys (from progressive renal failure).", "Carbohydrates provide energy for the body’s tissues, play a vital role in the health of the intestine, and are likely to be important for reproduction. While there is no minimum carbohydrate requirement, there is a minimum glucose requirement necessary to supply energy to critical organs (i.e. the brain). Fibers are kinds of carbohydrates that modify the mix of the bacterial population in the small intestine, which can help manage chronic diarrhea. For cats to obtain the most benefit from fiber, the fiber source must be moderately fermentable. Foods that are high in fiber are not good for cats with high energy requirements, such as those who are young and growing.", "Vitamins are catalysts for enzyme reactions. Tiny amounts of vitamins are essential to cats for normal metabolic functioning. Most vitamins cannot be synthesized in the body, and therefore are essential in the diet.", "When feeding a complete and balanced diet, it is unnecessary to give a vitamin or mineral supplement unless a specific deficiency is diagnosed by a veterinarian. Over supplementation can result in poisoning with some key vitamins and minerals!", "Minerals are inorganic compounds that are not metabolized and yield no energy. These nutrients cannot be synthesized by animals and must be provided in the diet. In general, minerals are most important as structural constituents of bones and teeth, for maintaining fluid balance and for their involvement in many metabolic reactions.", "If you’re responsible for taking care of kittens in the first few months of their lives, you should be prepared to move them from a diet of milk to regular kitten food. Read on for tips for making the transition.", "Newborn kittens receive complete nutrition from their mother’s milk for the first four weeks of life. Mom's milk is perfect for their needs, so you don’t need to feed them anything else.", "In the event that the mother cat is ill or doesn’t produce enough milk—or if the kittens are found as orphans—it may be necessary to feed the kittens a commercial milk replacer. If you find yourself in this situation, contact your veterinarian for product and feeding recommendations.", "During the first weeks of life, a kitten’s body weight may double or even triple. This rapid growth will continue, albeit at a decreasing rate, until maturity. Large amounts of energy and nutrients are required in balanced quantities to support this spectacular growth.", "Kittens need large amounts of energy—about two to three times that of an adult cat. Kittens also need about 30% of their total energy from protein. Make sure the food you offer is specifically formulated for kittens. Your pet will need to eat kitten-formula food until she reaches maturity, at about one year of age.", "By the time kittens are five to six weeks old, they should be nibbling on a high-quality dry food consistently even though they’re still nursing. This process of gradually introducing kitten food is important in training cats to eat as they are weaned.", "Most mother cats will suckle their kittens until about eight weeks of age. By this time, 80 to 90% of the kitten's total nutrient intake should be from kitten food.", "Kittens can be fed free-choice—which means food is available at all times, as much as the pet wants, whenever the pet wants. You can feed them dry kitten food or nutrient-dense kitten-formula canned food—however, the free-choice method is most appropriate when feeding dry food, which will not spoil if left out. If you have a dog in your home, make sure he can’t get to the kitten’s food (dogs just adore cat food!). Also, make sure fresh water is available at all times.", "At first, curious kittens will probably want to play with their food rather than eat it, but the youngsters will soon catch on and realize they are supposed to eat the food, not just bat it around!", "It’s fine to feed your kitten a few treats. However, treats should make up no more than 5% of your kitten’s daily nutrient intake, and the rest of his/her diet should come from a high-quality kitten food.", "Weaning is the process of transitioning kittens from mother’s milk to solid food. During weaning, kittens gradually progress from dependence on a mother’s care to social independence. Ideally, weaning is handled entirely by the mother cat. However, if the kitten in your care has been separated from his mother or if you are fostering a litter or a pregnant cat about to give birth, seeing the young ones through a successful weaning process may be up to you.", "The weaning process normally begins when kittens are around four weeks old, and is usually completed when they reach eight to ten weeks. If you are in charge of weaning an orphaned kitten, please remember that weaning should not be attempted at too early of an age. Generally, when a kitten’s eyes are open and able to focus, and he is steady on his feet, the introduction of solid food can safely begin.", "The process typically takes between four and six weeks, with most kittens completely weaned by the time they’re eight to 10 weeks old.", "It’s important to remember that abrupt removal from the mother cat can have a negative effect on the kittens’ health and socialization skills—they learn to eat, use a litter box and play, among other things, by observing their mother. Whenever possible, kittens should remain with their mother during the weaning process, as she will inherently know what to do.", "When the kittens reach four weeks old, you can place them in a separate area for a few hours at a time to reduce their dependency on mother’s milk and her overall presence.", "As the kittens become more independent, they can spend more time away from their mother until they are completely weaned.", "Serve kitten milk replacer in a shallow bowl. Do not use cow’s milk, as this will cause stomach upset and diarrhea in some kittens.", "Dip your fingertip (or the syringe or bottle the kitten is used to nursing from) into the liquid, let the kitten lick it, then guide him by moving your finger down into the bowl.", "Please do not push his nose into the bowl. He may inhale the liquid and develop pneumonia or other lung problems.", "Once he becomes accustomed to lapping liquids, create a “gruel” mixing a high-quality dry or canned kitten food with kitten milk replacer until it is the consistency of oatmeal.", "Though you should continue to bottle-feed while the kitten is learning to eat from the bowl, you can help with the gradual transition by always offering the bowl first, and then the bottle.", "As the kitten gets accustomed to eating, gradually decrease the amount of milk replacer you add, while slowly increasing the amount of kitten food.", "Generally, orphaned or hand-fed kittens can begin weaning slightly earlier, at about three weeks of age, but otherwise the process is essentially the same.", "Kittens may play with the gruel, batting it around and stepping into the bowl before they understand that it’s food. Have patience and don’t rush the process—they’ll catch on eventually. In the meantime, use a soft, moist cloth to wipe any formula off the animal's face and feet after each feeding. Gently dry him with a towel and keep him in a warm area free of drafts until he's completely dry.", "Adult cats should eat enough of a high-quality, nutritious food to meet their energy needs and to maintain and repair body tissues. The amount you feed your adult cat should be based on his or her size and energy output. Activity levels vary dramatically between pets and will play an important role in determining caloric intake.", "A cat with a \"normal\" activity level should receive what we call \"maintenance\" energy. A cat who mostly lies around the house may require 10% below maintenance, while an active kitty who plays all day may require maintenance plus 20 to 40%.", "All cats require taurine, an amino acid that is important for normal heart function, vision and reproduction. Since taurine is found only in animal-based protein, all cats need meat-based diets to meet their nutritional requirements.", "As with people, extreme hot or cold weather can increase a kitty’s energy needs. Both keeping warm and keeping cool use up extra energy, so you may wish to consult with your pet’s vet about what to do when the mercury soars and/or dips.", "A cat recovering from surgery or suffering from a disease may have increased nutritional requirements to repair, heal and fight infection. Talk to your vet about adjusting your cat’s diet during periods of illness and recovery.", "As a general rule of thumb, we recommend that all cats be fed twice daily using the portion control feeding method (see below). Start by dividing the amount suggested on the label of your pet’s food into two meals, spaced eight to twelve hours apart. You may need to adjust portions as you learn your cat’s ideal daily “maintenance” amount. Pet owners should consult with their veterinarians to determine the best feeding schedule and types of foods for their pets.", "Some people have schedules that can’t accommodate normal two-meal-a-day feeding regimens. Not to worry—cats may be fed successfully in a number of ways to meet both the owner's and the animal's needs and circumstances. The different types of feeding methods are as follows:", "Portion-control feeding entails measuring your pet's food and offering it as a meal, thereby controlling the amount of food that can be consumed. This method is used for weight control programs and for animals who might overeat if fed free-choice. Food can be provided in one or more meals daily.", "The timed feeding method involves making a portion of food available for the pet to eat for a specified period of time. For example, you would place food in your cat’s bowl and allow your pet to nosh for 30 minutes. After that time, whatever food the cat has not eaten is removed.", "Free-choice feeding is also known as \"ad lib\" feeding or \"free feeding.\" Food is available at all times, as much as the pet wants, whenever the pet wants. This method is most appropriate when feeding dry food, which will not spoil if left out. However, some cats will overeat when fed free-choice, which can result in obesity.", "Milk should not be fed to cats as a treat or a substitute for water. Cats do not possess significant amounts of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. Feeding milk and milk-based products to cats can actually cause them to vomit or have diarrhea.", "Treats should be given in moderation and should represent 5% or less of a cat’s daily food intake. The rest should come from a nutritionally complete cat food.", "Cats begin to show visible age-related changes at about seven to twelve years of age. There are metabolic, immunologic and body composition changes, too. Some of these are unavoidable. Others can be managed with diet.", "The main objectives in the feeding an older cat should be to maintain health and optimum body weight, slow or prevent the development of chronic disease, and minimize or improve clinical signs of diseases that may already be present.", "Routine care for geriatric pets should involve a consistent daily routine and periodic veterinary examinations to assess the presence or progress of chronic disease.", "If a drastic change must be made to an older pet's routine, try to minimize stress and to realize the change in a gradual manner.", "Obesity is an extremely common problem in pets and, as with humans, can be detrimental to the health of a cat. The overweight pet has many added stresses upon his body and is at an increased risk of diabetes, liver problems and joint pain.", "Obesity develops when energy intake exceeds energy requirements. The excess energy is then stored as fat. Once a pet is obese, he may remain obese even after excessive caloric intake stops. The majority of cases of obesity are related to simple overfeeding coupled with lack of exercise.", "As a subjective assessment of body condition, you should be able to feel the backbone and palpate the ribs in an animal of healthy weight. If you cannot feel your pet’s ribs without pressing, there is too much fat. You should also see a noticeable \"waist\" between the back of the rib cage and the hips when looking at your pet from above. Viewed from the side, there should be a \"tuck\" in the tummy—the abdomen should go up from the bottom of the rib cage to inside the thighs.", "We recommend that you consult your pet’s vet before starting on a weight loss program, which should include these major areas:", "Overweight animals consume more calories than they require. Work with your veterinarian to determine your pet’s caloric requirements, select a suitable food and calculate how much to feed. The diet should contain a normal level of a moderately fermentable fiber and the type of fat that prevents the skin and coat from deteriorating during weight loss. Diets that dilute calories with high fiber lead to increased stool volumes, frequent urges to defecate and variable decreases in nutrient digestibility.", "Increasing physical activity can be a valuable contributor to both weight loss and maintenance. Regular exercise burns more calories, reduces appetite, changes body composition and will increase your pet’s resting metabolic rate.", "A successful weight management program requires permanent changes in the behaviors that have allowed the pet to become overweight. Perhaps you are giving your pet too many treats, for example, or not giving him enough opportunities to exercise.", "© 2021 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights reserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. 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Read on for important nutrition tips to help keep your\nfeline friend healthy.\n\n### Nutrients Your Cat Needs\n\nNutrients are substances obtained from food and used by an animal as a source\nof energy and as part of the metabolic machinery necessary for maintenance and\ngrowth. Barring any special needs, illness-related deficiencies or\ninstructions from your vet, your pets should be able to get all the nutrients\nthey need from high-quality commercial pet foods, which are formulated with\nthese special standards in mind. Here are the six essential classes of\nnutrients fundamental for healthy living.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * Water is the most important nutrient. While food may help meet some of your pet's water needs, pets need to have fresh clean water available to them at all times. A deficiency of water can cause serious illness or even death.\n * Proteins are the basic building blocks for cells, tissues, organs, enzymes, hormones and antibodies, and are essential for growth, maintenance, reproduction and repair. Proteins can be obtained from a number of sources. Animal-based proteins have complete amino acid profiles. (Please note: Do not give your pet raw eggs.) Protein is also found in vegetables, cereals and soy, but these are considered incomplete proteins.\n * Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and are divided into essential and non-essential amino acids:\n * Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the animal in sufficient quantities and MUST be supplied in the diet. Essential amino acids include arginine, methionine, histidine, phenylalanine, isoleucine, threonine, leucine, tryptophan, lysine, valine and taurine.\n Non-essential amino acids can be synthesized by your pet and are not needed in the diet. The essential amino acid taurine is required for companion cats. Taurine is required for the prevention of eye and heart disease, as well as reproduction, fetal growth and survival. This essential amino acid is only found in foods of animal origin, such as meat, eggs and fish.\n Fats are the most concentrated form of food energy, providing your pet with more than twice the energy of proteins or carbohydrates. Fats are essential in the structure of cells and are needed for the production of some hormones. They are required for absorption and utilization of fat-soluble vitamins. Fats provide the body insulation and protection for internal organs. Essential fatty acids must be provided in a pet’s diet because they cannot be synthesized by a cat in sufficient amounts. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid for cats. Arachidonic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, is also essential for cats for the maintenance of the skin and coat, for kidney function and for reproduction.\n * Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in healing inflammation. Replacing some omega-6 with omega-3 fatty acids can lessen an inflammatory reaction—whether it is in the skin (due to allergies), the joints (from arthritis), the intestines (from inflammatory bowel disease) or even in the kidneys (from progressive renal failure).\n * Carbohydrates provide energy for the body’s tissues, play a vital role in the health of the intestine, and are likely to be important for reproduction. While there is no minimum carbohydrate requirement, there is a minimum glucose requirement necessary to supply energy to critical organs (i.e. the brain). Fibers are kinds of carbohydrates that modify the mix of the bacterial population in the small intestine, which can help manage chronic diarrhea. For cats to obtain the most benefit from fiber, the fiber source must be moderately fermentable. Foods that are high in fiber are not good for cats with high energy requirements, such as those who are young and growing.\n * Vitamins are catalysts for enzyme reactions. Tiny amounts of vitamins are essential to cats for normal metabolic functioning. Most vitamins cannot be synthesized in the body, and therefore are essential in the diet.\n * When feeding a complete and balanced diet, it is unnecessary to give a vitamin or mineral supplement unless a specific deficiency is diagnosed by a veterinarian. Over supplementation can result in poisoning with some key vitamins and minerals!\n * Minerals are inorganic compounds that are not metabolized and yield no energy. These nutrients cannot be synthesized by animals and must be provided in the diet. In general, minerals are most important as structural constituents of bones and teeth, for maintaining fluid balance and for their involvement in many metabolic reactions.\n\n### Kittens\n\nNutrition Tips for Kittens\n\nIf you’re responsible for taking care of kittens in the first few months of\ntheir lives, you should be prepared to move them from a diet of milk to\nregular kitten food. Read on for tips for making the transition.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * Newborn kittens receive complete nutrition from their mother’s milk for the first four weeks of life. Mom's milk is perfect for their needs, so you don’t need to feed them anything else.\n * In the event that the mother cat is ill or doesn’t produce enough milk—or if the kittens are found as orphans—it may be necessary to feed the kittens a commercial milk replacer. If you find yourself in this situation, contact your veterinarian for product and feeding recommendations.\n * During the first weeks of life, a kitten’s body weight may double or even triple. This rapid growth will continue, albeit at a decreasing rate, until maturity. Large amounts of energy and nutrients are required in balanced quantities to support this spectacular growth.\n * Kittens need large amounts of energy—about two to three times that of an adult cat. Kittens also need about 30% of their total energy from protein. Make sure the food you offer is specifically formulated for kittens. Your pet will need to eat kitten-formula food until she reaches maturity, at about one year of age.\n * By the time kittens are five to six weeks old, they should be nibbling on a high-quality dry food consistently even though they’re still nursing. This process of gradually introducing kitten food is important in training cats to eat as they are weaned.\n * Most mother cats will suckle their kittens until about eight weeks of age. By this time, 80 to 90% of the kitten's total nutrient intake should be from kitten food.\n * Kittens can be fed free-choice—which means food is available at all times, as much as the pet wants, whenever the pet wants. You can feed them dry kitten food or nutrient-dense kitten-formula canned food—however, the free-choice method is most appropriate when feeding dry food, which will not spoil if left out. If you have a dog in your home, make sure he can’t get to the kitten’s food (dogs just adore cat food!). Also, make sure fresh water is available at all times.\n * At first, curious kittens will probably want to play with their food rather than eat it, but the youngsters will soon catch on and realize they are supposed to eat the food, not just bat it around!\n * It’s fine to feed your kitten a few treats. However, treats should make up no more than 5% of your kitten’s daily nutrient intake, and the rest of his/her diet should come from a high-quality kitten food.\n\nWeaning a Kitten\n\nWeaning is the process of transitioning kittens from mother’s milk to solid\nfood. During weaning, kittens gradually progress from dependence on a mother’s\ncare to social independence. Ideally, weaning is handled entirely by the\nmother cat. However, if the kitten in your care has been separated from his\nmother or if you are fostering a litter or a pregnant cat about to give birth,\nseeing the young ones through a successful weaning process may be up to you.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nWhen to Wean a Kitten\n\nThe weaning process normally begins when kittens are around four weeks old,\nand is usually completed when they reach eight to ten weeks. If you are in\ncharge of weaning an orphaned kitten, please remember that weaning should not\nbe attempted at too early of an age. Generally, when a kitten’s eyes are open\nand able to focus, and he is steady on his feet, the introduction of solid\nfood can safely begin.\n\nThe process typically takes between four and six weeks, with most kittens\ncompletely weaned by the time they’re eight to 10 weeks old.\n\nHow to Start the Weaning Process\n\nIt’s important to remember that abrupt removal from the mother cat can have a\nnegative effect on the kittens’ health and socialization skills—they learn to\neat, use a litter box and play, among other things, by observing their mother.\nWhenever possible, kittens should remain with their mother during the weaning\nprocess, as she will inherently know what to do.\n\n * When the kittens reach four weeks old, you can place them in a separate area for a few hours at a time to reduce their dependency on mother’s milk and her overall presence.\n * Put them in their own special area with a litter box and food and water bowls.\n * As the kittens become more independent, they can spend more time away from their mother until they are completely weaned.\n\nHow to Wean a Kitten Off of Mother’s Milk or Bottle-Feeding\n\n * Serve kitten milk replacer in a shallow bowl. Do not use cow’s milk, as this will cause stomach upset and diarrhea in some kittens.\n * Dip your fingertip (or the syringe or bottle the kitten is used to nursing from) into the liquid, let the kitten lick it, then guide him by moving your finger down into the bowl.\n * Please do not push his nose into the bowl. He may inhale the liquid and develop pneumonia or other lung problems.\n * Once he becomes accustomed to lapping liquids, create a “gruel” mixing a high-quality dry or canned kitten food with kitten milk replacer until it is the consistency of oatmeal.\n * Though you should continue to bottle-feed while the kitten is learning to eat from the bowl, you can help with the gradual transition by always offering the bowl first, and then the bottle.\n\nHow to Introduce a Kitten to Solid Food\n\n * Make a gruel (described above).\n * As the kitten gets accustomed to eating, gradually decrease the amount of milk replacer you add, while slowly increasing the amount of kitten food.\n * By five to six weeks, he should be eating only lightly moistened food.\n * Now you can start to leave out small amounts of dry food and fresh water at all times.\n * By eight to 10 weeks, kittens should be accustomed to eating unmoistened kitten food.\n\nWeaning an Orphaned Kitten\n\nGenerally, orphaned or hand-fed kittens can begin weaning slightly earlier, at\nabout three weeks of age, but otherwise the process is essentially the same.\n\n * Begin by offering milk replacer in a dish, teaching the kitten how to lap from the dish.\n * Gradually transition to a gruel (described above).\n * As the kitten slowly grows accustomed to eating, gradually reduce the amount of milk replacer you use.\n * By five to six weeks of age, he should be relying solely on kitten food for his nutrients.\n\nTips to Help the Weaning Process\n\nKittens may play with the gruel, batting it around and stepping into the bowl\nbefore they understand that it’s food. Have patience and don’t rush the\nprocess—they’ll catch on eventually. In the meantime, use a soft, moist cloth\nto wipe any formula off the animal's face and feet after each feeding. Gently\ndry him with a towel and keep him in a warm area free of drafts until he's\ncompletely dry.\n\n### Adult Cats\n\nAdult cats should eat enough of a high-quality, nutritious food to meet their\nenergy needs and to maintain and repair body tissues. The amount you feed your\nadult cat should be based on his or her size and energy output. Activity\nlevels vary dramatically between pets and will play an important role in\ndetermining caloric intake.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * A cat with a \"normal\" activity level should receive what we call \"maintenance\" energy. A cat who mostly lies around the house may require 10% below maintenance, while an active kitty who plays all day may require maintenance plus 20 to 40%.\n * Your cat should always have free access to fresh, clean water. Water bowls should be cleaned every day.\n * All cats require taurine, an amino acid that is important for normal heart function, vision and reproduction. Since taurine is found only in animal-based protein, all cats need meat-based diets to meet their nutritional requirements.\n * As with people, extreme hot or cold weather can increase a kitty’s energy needs. Both keeping warm and keeping cool use up extra energy, so you may wish to consult with your pet’s vet about what to do when the mercury soars and/or dips.\n * A cat recovering from surgery or suffering from a disease may have increased nutritional requirements to repair, heal and fight infection. Talk to your vet about adjusting your cat’s diet during periods of illness and recovery.\n * As a general rule of thumb, we recommend that all cats be fed twice daily using the portion control feeding method (see below). Start by dividing the amount suggested on the label of your pet’s food into two meals, spaced eight to twelve hours apart. You may need to adjust portions as you learn your cat’s ideal daily “maintenance” amount. Pet owners should consult with their veterinarians to determine the best feeding schedule and types of foods for their pets.\n * Some people have schedules that can’t accommodate normal two-meal-a-day feeding regimens. Not to worry—cats may be fed successfully in a number of ways to meet both the owner's and the animal's needs and circumstances. The different types of feeding methods are as follows:\n * Portion-control feeding entails measuring your pet's food and offering it as a meal, thereby controlling the amount of food that can be consumed. This method is used for weight control programs and for animals who might overeat if fed free-choice. Food can be provided in one or more meals daily.\n * The timed feeding method involves making a portion of food available for the pet to eat for a specified period of time. For example, you would place food in your cat’s bowl and allow your pet to nosh for 30 minutes. After that time, whatever food the cat has not eaten is removed.\n * Free-choice feeding is also known as \"ad lib\" feeding or \"free feeding.\" Food is available at all times, as much as the pet wants, whenever the pet wants. This method is most appropriate when feeding dry food, which will not spoil if left out. However, some cats will overeat when fed free-choice, which can result in obesity.\n * Milk should not be fed to cats as a treat or a substitute for water. Cats do not possess significant amounts of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. Feeding milk and milk-based products to cats can actually cause them to vomit or have diarrhea.\n * Treats should be given in moderation and should represent 5% or less of a cat’s daily food intake. The rest should come from a nutritionally complete cat food.\n\n### Senior Cats\n\nCats begin to show visible age-related changes at about seven to twelve years\nof age. There are metabolic, immunologic and body composition changes, too.\nSome of these are unavoidable. Others can be managed with diet.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * Start your cat on a senior diet at about seven years of age.\n * The main objectives in the feeding an older cat should be to maintain health and optimum body weight, slow or prevent the development of chronic disease, and minimize or improve clinical signs of diseases that may already be present.\n * As a cat ages, health issues may arise, including:\n * Deterioration of skin and coat\n * Loss of muscle mass\n * More frequent intestinal problems\n * Arthritis\n * Obesity\n * Dental problems\n * Decreased ability to fight off infection\n * Routine care for geriatric pets should involve a consistent daily routine and periodic veterinary examinations to assess the presence or progress of chronic disease.\n * Stressful situations and abrupt changes in daily routines should be avoided.\n * If a drastic change must be made to an older pet's routine, try to minimize stress and to realize the change in a gradual manner.\n\n### Overweight Cats\n\nObesity is an extremely common problem in pets and, as with humans, can be\ndetrimental to the health of a cat. The overweight pet has many added stresses\nupon his body and is at an increased risk of diabetes, liver problems and\njoint pain.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nObesity develops when energy intake exceeds energy requirements. The excess\nenergy is then stored as fat. Once a pet is obese, he may remain obese even\nafter excessive caloric intake stops. The majority of cases of obesity are\nrelated to simple overfeeding coupled with lack of exercise.\n\nAs a subjective assessment of body condition, you should be able to feel the\nbackbone and palpate the ribs in an animal of healthy weight. If you cannot\nfeel your pet’s ribs without pressing, there is too much fat. You should also\nsee a noticeable \"waist\" between the back of the rib cage and the hips when\nlooking at your pet from above. Viewed from the side, there should be a \"tuck\"\nin the tummy—the abdomen should go up from the bottom of the rib cage to\ninside the thighs.\n\nWe recommend that you consult your pet’s vet before starting on a weight loss\nprogram, which should include these major areas:\n\n * Overweight animals consume more calories than they require. Work with your veterinarian to determine your pet’s caloric requirements, select a suitable food and calculate how much to feed. The diet should contain a normal level of a moderately fermentable fiber and the type of fat that prevents the skin and coat from deteriorating during weight loss. Diets that dilute calories with high fiber lead to increased stool volumes, frequent urges to defecate and variable decreases in nutrient digestibility.\n * Increasing physical activity can be a valuable contributor to both weight loss and maintenance. Regular exercise burns more calories, reduces appetite, changes body composition and will increase your pet’s resting metabolic rate.\n * A successful weight management program requires permanent changes in the behaviors that have allowed the pet to become overweight. Perhaps you are giving your pet too many treats, for example, or not giving him enough opportunities to exercise.\n\nAre you committed to your pet’s weight loss? Here are some important things\nyou can do:\n\n * Remove the pet from the room when the family eats.\n * Feed your pet several small meals throughout the day.\n * Feed all meals and treats in the pet's bowl only.\n * Reduce snacks or treats.\n * Provide non-food related attention.\n\n### Other Ways to Help:\n\n * Become a Monthly Member\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Join the Mobile Action Team\n\n## Share this page:\n\n### Help the ASPCA Put a Stop to Animal Cruelty\n\nDonate\n\nASPCA\n\n * About Us\n * Careers\n * Contact\n * Press\n * Strategic Cause Partnerships\n * Pet Care\n * Shop\n\n© 2021 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights\nreserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. Privacy Policy\nLegal Info\n\nFacebookTwitterYoutubeInstagramPinterest\n\n#### Our Partnerships\n\n * Subaru\n\nExclusive Subaru VIP offer for ASPCA Guardians & Founders.\n\n * ASPCA Pet Health Insurance\n\nUnderwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.cfa.org:80/Breeds/BreedsAB/AmericanShorthair.aspx", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20200128173218/http://www.cfa.org:80/Breeds/BreedsAB/AmericanShorthair.aspx", "parsed_text": { "title": "Breed Profile: The American Shorthair", "passages": [] }, "parsed_md": "Breed Profile: The American Shorthair\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/vaccinations-your-pet", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20201229181916/https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/vaccinations-your-pet", "parsed_text": { "title": "Vaccinations for Your Pet", "passages": [ "Vaccines help prevent many illnesses that affect pets. Vaccinating your pet has long been considered one of the easiest ways to help him live a long, healthy life. Not only are there different vaccines for different diseases, there are different types and combinations of vaccines. Vaccination is a procedure that has risks and benefits that must be weighed for every pet relative to his lifestyle and health. Your veterinarian can determine a vaccination regime that will provide the safest and best protection for your individual animal.", "Vaccines help prepare the body's immune system to fight the invasion of disease-causing organisms. Vaccines contain antigens, which look like the disease-causing organism to the immune system but don't actually cause disease. When the vaccine is introduced to the body, the immune system is mildly stimulated. If a pet is ever exposed to the real disease, his immune system is now prepared to recognize and fight it off entirely or reduce the severity of the illness.", "Vaccines are very important to managing the health of your pet. That said, not every pet needs to be vaccinated against every disease. It is very important to discuss with your veterinarian a vaccination protocol that’s right for your pet. Factors that should be examined include age, medical history, environment, travel habits and lifestyle. Most vets highly recommend administering core vaccines to healthy pets.", "Core vaccines are considered vital to all pets based on risk of exposure, severity of disease or transmissibility to humans.", "For Dogs: Vaccines for canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis and rabies are considered core vaccines. Non-core vaccines are given depending on the dog’s exposure risk. These include vaccines against Bordetella bronchiseptica, Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira bacteria.", "For Cats: Vaccines for panleukopenia (feline distemper), feline calicivirus, feline herpesvirus type I (rhinotracheitis) and rabies are considered core vaccines. Non-core vaccines are given depending on the cat's lifestyle; these include vaccines for feline leukemia virus, Bordetella, Chlamydophila felis and feline immunodeficiency virus.", "Your veterinarian can best determine a vaccination schedule for your pet. This will depend on the type of vaccine, your pet’s age, medical history, environment and lifestyle.", "For puppies: If his mother has a healthy immune system, a puppy will most likely receive antibodies in mother’s milk while nursing. Puppies should receive a series of vaccinations starting at six to eight weeks of age. A veterinarian should administer a minimum of three vaccinations at three- to four-week intervals. The final dose should be administered at 16 weeks of age.", "For adult dogs: Some adult dogs might receive certain vaccines annually, while other vaccines might be given every three years or longer.", "For kittens: Kittens automatically receive antibodies in the milk their mother produces if their mother has a healthy immune system. When the kitten is around six to eight weeks of age, your veterinarian can begin to administer a series of vaccines at three- or four-week intervals until the kitten reaches 16 weeks of age.", "Each state has its own laws governing the administration of the rabies vaccine. Some areas require yearly rabies vaccination. Other areas call for vaccines every three years. In almost all states, proof of rabies vaccination is mandatory.", "Immunizations should mildly stimulate the animal’s immune system in order to create protection from specific infectious diseases. This stimulation can create mild symptoms, ranging from soreness at the injection site to fever and allergic reactions.", "There are other, less common side effects like injection site tumors and immune disease associated with vaccination. That said, it is important to realize that vaccines have saved countless lives, and play a vital role in the battle against infectious diseases. As with any medical procedure, there is a small chance of side effects. In most cases, the risks are much smaller than the risks of disease itself. But it is important to talk to your veterinarian about your pet’s medical history before he is vaccinated.", "Most pets show no ill effect from vaccination. Vaccine reactions may be minor and short-lived or require immediate care from a veterinarian. Clinical signs include:", "It is best to schedule your pet’s appointment so that you can monitor him for any side effects following administration of the vaccine. If you suspect your pet is having a reaction to a vaccine, call your veterinarian immediately.", "© 2020 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights reserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. Privacy Policy Legal Info" ] }, "parsed_md": "Vaccinations for Your Pet \| ASPCA\n\nSkip to content\n\nASPCA\n\n * Key Issues\n\n * Animal Homelessness\n * Animal Cruelty\n * Our Response\n\n * Animal Rescue\n * Animal Placement\n * Animal Protection\n * How You Can Help\n\n * Ways to Give\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Take Action\n * Adopt a Pet\n\n## Primary Nav Menu\n\n * Key Issues\n\n * Animal Homelessness\n * Animal Cruelty\n * Our Response\n\n * Animal Rescue\n * Animal Placement\n * Animal Protection\n * How You Can Help\n\n * Ways to Give\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Take Action\n * Adopt a Pet\n\n * About Us\n * Adopt\n * NYC\n * News\n * ASPCA Pro\n\nDonate\n\n# Vaccinations for Your Pet\n\nVaccines help prevent many illnesses that affect pets. Vaccinating your pet\nhas long been considered one of the easiest ways to help him live a long,\nhealthy life. Not only are there different vaccines for different diseases,\nthere are different types and combinations of vaccines. Vaccination is a\nprocedure that has risks and benefits that must be weighed for every pet\nrelative to his lifestyle and health. Your veterinarian can determine a\nvaccination regime that will provide the safest and best protection for your\nindividual animal.\n\n### Understanding Vaccines\n\nVaccines help prepare the body's immune system to fight the invasion of\ndisease-causing organisms. Vaccines contain antigens, which look like the\ndisease-causing organism to the immune system but don't actually cause\ndisease. When the vaccine is introduced to the body, the immune system is\nmildly stimulated. If a pet is ever exposed to the real disease, his immune\nsystem is now prepared to recognize and fight it off entirely or reduce the\nseverity of the illness.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nVaccines are very important to managing the health of your pet. That said, not\nevery pet needs to be vaccinated against every disease. It is very important\nto discuss with your veterinarian a vaccination protocol that’s right for your\npet. Factors that should be examined include age, medical history,\nenvironment, travel habits and lifestyle. Most vets highly recommend\nadministering core vaccines to healthy pets.\n\n### Core Vaccines\n\nCore vaccines are considered vital to all pets based on risk of exposure,\nseverity of disease or transmissibility to humans.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nFor Dogs: Vaccines for canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis and\nrabies are considered core vaccines. Non-core vaccines are given depending on\nthe dog’s exposure risk. These include vaccines against Bordetella\nbronchiseptica, Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira bacteria.\n\nFor Cats: Vaccines for panleukopenia (feline distemper), feline calicivirus,\nfeline herpesvirus type I (rhinotracheitis) and rabies are considered core\nvaccines. Non-core vaccines are given depending on the cat's lifestyle; these\ninclude vaccines for feline leukemia virus, Bordetella, Chlamydophila felis\nand feline immunodeficiency virus.\n\nYour veterinarian can determine what vaccines are best for your pet.\n\n### Determining the Timing and Frequency of Vaccinations\n\nYour veterinarian can best determine a vaccination schedule for your pet. This\nwill depend on the type of vaccine, your pet’s age, medical history,\nenvironment and lifestyle.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nFor puppies: If his mother has a healthy immune system, a puppy will most\nlikely receive antibodies in mother’s milk while nursing. Puppies should\nreceive a series of vaccinations starting at six to eight weeks of age. A\nveterinarian should administer a minimum of three vaccinations at three- to\nfour-week intervals. The final dose should be administered at 16 weeks of age.\n\nFor adult dogs: Some adult dogs might receive certain vaccines annually, while\nother vaccines might be given every three years or longer.\n\nFor kittens: Kittens automatically receive antibodies in the milk their mother\nproduces if their mother has a healthy immune system. When the kitten is\naround six to eight weeks of age, your veterinarian can begin to administer a\nseries of vaccines at three- or four-week intervals until the kitten reaches\n16 weeks of age.\n\nFor adult cats: Adult cats might be revaccinated annually or every three\nyears.\n\n### Local Laws Regarding Mandatory Vaccines\n\nEach state has its own laws governing the administration of the rabies\nvaccine. Some areas require yearly rabies vaccination. Other areas call for\nvaccines every three years. In almost all states, proof of rabies vaccination\nis mandatory.\n\n### Risks Associated with Vaccination\n\nImmunizations should mildly stimulate the animal’s immune system in order to\ncreate protection from specific infectious diseases. This stimulation can\ncreate mild symptoms, ranging from soreness at the injection site to fever and\nallergic reactions.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nThere are other, less common side effects like injection site tumors and\nimmune disease associated with vaccination. That said, it is important to\nrealize that vaccines have saved countless lives, and play a vital role in the\nbattle against infectious diseases. As with any medical procedure, there is a\nsmall chance of side effects. In most cases, the risks are much smaller than\nthe risks of disease itself. But it is important to talk to your veterinarian\nabout your pet’s medical history before he is vaccinated.\n\nMost pets show no ill effect from vaccination. Vaccine reactions may be minor\nand short-lived or require immediate care from a veterinarian. Clinical signs\ninclude:\n\n * Fever\n * Sluggishness\n * Loss of appetite\n * Facial swelling and/or hives\n * Vomiting\n * Diarrhea\n * Pain, swelling, redness, scabbing or hair loss around the injection site\n * Lameness\n * Collapse\n * Difficulty breathing\n * Seizures\n * Lameness\n\nIt is best to schedule your pet’s appointment so that you can monitor him for\nany side effects following administration of the vaccine. 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If your cat fights the grooming process, and there is some potential that injury could occur to your cat or yourself, please make an appointment with a professional groomer or a veterinarian to have your cat groomed.", "With her built-in grooming tools (tongue and teeth), your fastidious feline is well-equipped to tackle her own hair care needs. But if she is very dirty or gets into something sticky or smelly, you may need to give her a bath. Follow these steps to ensure minimal stress and maximum efficiency.", "Schedule baths when your cat is at her most mellow. A play session with a cat dancer or other toy of choice can help tire out even the friskiest of felines.f", "Place a rubber bath mat in the sink or tub where you’ll be bathing your kitty so she doesn’t slip. Fill with three to four inches of lukewarm (not hot, please!) water.", "Use a hand-held spray hose to thoroughly wet your pet, taking care not to spray directly in her ears, eyes and nose. If you don’t have a spray hose, a plastic pitcher or unbreakable cup works great.", "Gently massage your pet with a solution of one part cat shampoo (human shampoo can dry out her skin) to five parts water, working from head to tail, in the direction of hair growth. Take care to avoid the face, ears and eyes.", "Thoroughly rinse the shampoo off your cat with a spray hose or pitcher; again, be sure the water is lukewarm. Take good care that all residue has been removed, as it can irritate the skin and act as a magnet for dirt.", "Use a washcloth to carefully wipe your pet’s face. Plain water is fine unless her face is very dirty—in which case, we recommend using an extra-diluted solution of shampoo, being very cautious around her ears and eyes.", "Wrap your cat in a large towel and dry her with it in a warm place, away from drafts. If your kitty doesn’t mind the noise, you can use a blow dryer—on the lowest heat setting. If your pet has long hair, you may need to carefully untangle her fur with a wide-toothed comb.", "Brushing your cat not only removes dirt, grease and dead hair from her coat, but it helps to remove skin flakes and stimulates blood circulation, improving the overall condition of her skin. One or two brushings per week will help kitty to keep her healthy glow—and you’ll find that regular sessions are especially beneficial when your cat ages and is no longer able to groom so meticulously on her own.", "Before brushing, check out the condition of your kitty’s coat. If it’s healthy, her hair will have a natural gloss and spring back under your hand when you touch it. There shouldn’t be any bald patches or signs of fleas and ticks, and her skin should be free of wounds and unusual bumps.", "For short-haired cats: With a metal comb, work the brush through your cat’s fur from head to tail to remove dirt and debris. Work along the lie of her fur, brushing in the direction the coat grows. Brush all over her body, including her chest and abdomen, concentrating on one section at a time to remove dead hair and tangles. A rubber brush can be especially effective for removing dead hair on cats with short fur.", "For long-haired cats: Long-haired cats who live indoors shed throughout the year and need grooming sessions every few days to remove dead hair and prevent tangles. Start with her abdomen and legs, gently combing the fur upward toward her head. Comb the neck fur upward, toward her chin. Make a part down the middle of her tail and gently brush out the fur on either side. You can sprinkle talcum powder over knots and gently use your fingers to tease them apart. If the knots don’t come out by hand, try using a mat-splitter.", "During your weekly grooming sessions, run your hands along your cat’s body, checking for wounds, bumps and hidden tangles. Check for ticks and flea dirt, black specks of dried blood left behind by fleas. Sneak a peek under her tail to check for feces attached to the fur that may need to be snipped away with scissors. It’s also important to check around your cat’s anus for tan, rice-sized objects—these may indicate the presence of tapeworm.", "Neglecting to brush your kitty’s coat can lead to painful tangles and a bellyful of hair. You’ll know if your cat is suffering from hairballs when he coughs them up onto the floor or expels them in his feces. If, despite regular brushing, your cat continues to suffer from hairballs, there are several remedies available. Please ask your vet to recommend a solution.", "The condition of your cat’s skin is an indication of her overall health. When a skin problem occurs, your cat may respond with excessive scratching, chewing and/or licking. A wide range of causes—from external parasites and allergies to seasonal changes and stress, or a combination of these—may be affecting your cat’s skin and should be investigated. Skin problems are one of the most common reasons pet parents seek veterinary care.", "Ringworm: This highly contagious fungal infection can result in inflammation, scaly patches and hair loss. Lesions are most commonly seen on the head, ears and paws, but sometimes no signs are seen. You’ll want to have your veterinarian treat it immediately to prevent other pets and people in the household from becoming infected.", "Fleas: Not only do fleas irritate the skin, cats can have an allergic response when exposed to them. Symptoms commonly include excessive scratching, thinning of hair above the base of the tail, crusts and red, raised skin lesions. Some cats may also be sensitive to flea-treatment products; certain flea collars, for example, may cause redness and irritation around the neck.", "Other external parasites: Ear mites usually cause itching and redness around the ears, and a dark, coffee ground-like material can be seen in the ear canals. Lice can produce intense itching, and mange mites can cause severe flaking and scaling.", "Seasonal allergies: Your cat’s constant scratching may be due to her sensitivity to common allergens from trees, mold and grasses.", "Food allergies: Many foods (such as beef, milk, poultry and corn), fillers and colorings can be seen as foreign by your cat’s immune system and can lead to itching and rashes.", "Environmental factors: Contact with certain chemicals or fabrics can cause skin irritation, as can exposure to the sun or excessive cold.", "You should visit your vet for an exam as soon as you notice any abnormality in your pet’s skin, such as excessive hair loss, flaking and scaling, redness and bald patches, or if your pet begins to excessively scratch, lick and/or bite areas on his fur.", "After obtaining a history and performing a thorough physical examination of your cat, your vet may perform some of the following diagnostic tests in order to find the cause of your cat’s symptoms:", "Because of the wide ranges of causes, cats of all ages and breeds are susceptible to issues involving skin. Young, elderly, immunocompromised and cats living in overcrowded, stressful environments may be more susceptible to skin problems than others.", "Shedding is a cat’s natural process of losing dead hair. Indoor cats can shed all year-round. Regularly grooming your cat and vacuuming hair from your house should minimize the inconvenience of shedding. However, if you see bald patches in your cat’s fur or notice a significant loss of hair, the underlying cause may be a health-related problem and should be investigated by a veterinarian.", "A variety of medical, dietary and stress-related issues can cause your cat to lose more hair than is normal. If you notice he’s losing an excessive amount of hair or has bald patches, please consult your veterinarian immediately. Your cat may be suffering from one of the following health issues:", "If your cat obsessively licks, bites or scratches, OR if he’s losing patches of hair or stops to scratch or bite the same few spots persistently, then it’s important you take him in for a veterinary exam. There may be a medical, dietary or stress-related issue that needs immediate attention.", "If your cat sheds a lot and your veterinarian has determined that there is no underlying medical cause, there are a few things you can do to minimize his hair loss:", "Examine your cat’s skin and coat during your grooming sessions. Checking for hair loss, redness, bumps, cuts, fleas, ticks or other parasites will be a fast way to determine whether you need to go the vet to solve your pet’s shedding.", "If your cat’s shedding is normal, the worst you may end up with is a hairy wardrobe and home—your cat, however, may suffer from hairballs if she isn’t groomed regularly. If her shedding is due to an underlying medical cause, including allergies, parasites, infections or disease, her health may continue to worsen if you don’t seek veterinary care. Additionally, cats who are not groomed appropriately can become matted—this is especially true for long- haired cats. Matted hair can be painful and lead to underlying skin problems.", "Your cat’s ears may be able to pick up the sound of a bag of treats being opened across the house, but they could still use a little help staying clean. Monitoring your kitty’s ears once per week for wax, debris and infection will help those sensitive sonar detectors stay perky and alert to your every move.", "A healthy feline ear flap, or pinna, has a layer of hair on its outer surface with no bald spots, and its inner surface is clean and light pink. If you see any discharge, redness or swelling, your cat’s ears should be checked by a veterinarian.", "Bring kitty into a quiet room where there are no other pets. Gently fold back each ear and look down into the canal. Healthy inner ears will be pale pink in color, carry no debris or odor and will have minimal if no earwax. If you find that your cat’s ears are caked with wax or you detect an odor, please bring her in for a veterinary exam.", "Place a little bit of liquid ear cleaner (ask your vet for a recommendation) onto a clean cotton ball or piece of gauze.", "Fold kitty’s ear back gently and wipe away any debris or earwax that you can see on the underside of her ear.", "Lift away the dirt and wax rather than rubbing it into the ear. And do not attempt to clean the canal—probing inside of your cat’s ear can cause trauma or infection.", "Ear mites are common parasites that are highly contagious among pets. Telltale signs include excessive itching of the ears and debris that resembles coffee grounds.", "Ear infections are usually caused by bacteria, yeast or foreign debris caught in the ear canal. Treatment should be sought immediately as ear infections can cause considerable discomfort and may indicate allergies, hormonal abnormalities or hereditary disease.", "Blood blisters (hematoma) are the result of blood accumulation in the ear flap. They’re often caused by infection, ear mites, fleas or trapped debris that causes your cat to scratch her ears or shake her head excessively.", "Cats need healthy feet to scratch, climb and achieve their famed acrobatic landings. That’s why it’s important to regularly examine and clean your cat’s paws and make sure they’re wound-free.", "Your cat’s feet should always be kept clean. Aside from causing pain, unhealthy substances that stick to her feet may end up on her tongue during grooming. Once each day, give your cat’s paws a gentle wipe with a damp cloth, checking between her toes and around the paw pads. Keeping your floors and other surfaces free of debris and household chemicals will go a long way to help keep your cat’s feet clean.", "Cats are natural explorers who sometimes get into foreign places. Check your cat’s paws regularly for any cuts, sores, splinters or swellings. Remove splinters or debris gently with tweezers and clean any small cuts. If you notice any blood, pus or an unusual odor, please take your cat to the vet to check for infection.", "Long-haired kitties may have hair sprouting in between their toes. If this irritates your cat (you’ll know if she licks at the hair obsessively), trim them gently with a small pair of rounded scissors.", "Be wary of your kitty’s sensitive paw pads. In hot and cold weather, moisturize them with a vet-recommended product and try to avoid letting your cat’s feet touch freezing patios, hot sidewalks or other uncomfortable surfaces.", "If you notice your cat obsessively cleaning her paws, limping or favoring one leg, please investigate—she might require veterinary attention.", "Does your kitty disappear when the clippers come out? Do you have to wrap her in a towel to give her a manicure? Follow these steps to help your cat relax while you trim.", "Choose a chair in a quiet room where you can comfortably sit your cat on your lap. Get her when she’s relaxed and even sleepy, such as in her groggy, after-meal state. Take care that she isn’t able to spy any birds, wild animals or action outside nearby windows—and make sure no other pets are around.", "Gently take one of your cat’s paws between your fingers and massage for no longer than three seconds. If your cat pulls her paw away, don’t squeeze or pinch, just follow her gesture, keeping in gentle contact. When she’s still again, give her pad a little press so that the nail extends out, then release her paw and immediately give her a treat. Do this every other day on a different toe until you’ve gotten to know all ten.", "Your cat should be at ease with the sound of the clippers before you attempt to trim her nails. Sit her on your lap, put a piece of uncooked spaghetti into the clippers and hold them near your cat. (If she sniffs the clippers, set a treat on top of them for her to eat.) Next, while massaging one of your cat’s toes, gently press her toe pad. When the nail extends, clip the spaghetti with the clippers while still holding your cat’s paw gently. Now release her toe and quickly give her a treat.", "The pink part of a cat’s nail, called the quick, is where the nerves and blood vessels are. Do NOT cut this sensitive area. Snip only the white part of the claw. It’s better to be cautious and cut less of the nail rather than risk cutting this area. If you do accidentally cut the quick, any bleeding can be stopped with a styptic powder or stick. It’s a good idea to keep it nearby while you trim.", "With your cat in your lap facing away from you, take one of her toes in your hand, massage and press the pad until the nail extends. Now trim only the sharp tip of one nail, release your cat’s toe and quickly give her a treat. If your cat didn’t notice, clip another nail, but don’t trim more than two claws in one sitting until your cat is comfortable. Then, reward her with a special treat.", "A nail-trimming every ten days to two weeks is recommended. If your cat refuses to let you clip her claws, ask your vet or a groomer for help.", "If your cat resists, don’t raise your voice or punish her. Never attempt a clipping when your cat is agitated or you’re upset. And don’t rush—you may cut into the quick.", "Do NOT declaw your cat. This surgery involves amputating the end of a cat’s toes and is highly discouraged by the ASPCA. Instead, trim regularly, provide your cat with appropriate scratching posts and ask your veterinarian about soft plastic covers for your cat’s claws.", "Your cat needs clean, sharp teeth and healthy gums. Damage to the tongue, teeth, palate and gums can lead to many health risks for felines, but these can be prevented with regular home check-ups and good old-fashioned brushings.", "If your kitty’s mouth has an abnormally strong odor, he may have digestive problems or a gum condition such as gingivitis, and should be examined by a vet.", "With your cat facing you, gently push back his lips and take a look. The gums should be firm and pink, not white or red, and should show no signs of swelling. The teeth should be clean and free of any brownish tartar, and none should be loose or broken.", "At any sign of gum inflammation, you should take your cat in for a veterinary exam. If left untreated, gum disease can develop, possibly leading to tooth loss or inability to eat Inflammation may also point to an internal problem like kidney disease or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.", "Bacteria and plaque-forming foods can cause a buildup on a cat’s teeth. This can harden into tartar, possibly causing gingivitis, receding gums and tooth loss.", "All you’ll need to brush your cat’s teeth are cotton swabs and a small toothbrush and tube of toothpaste formulated for felines. You can also use salt and water. Ask your vet to suggest the brushing supplies that he trusts, and be sure never to use toothpaste designed for people—the ingredients can be unhealthy for your cat.", "First get your cat used to the idea of having her teeth brushed. Start by gently massaging her gums with your fingers or touching a cotton swab to them.", "After a few sessions, put a little bit of cat-formulated toothpaste on her lips to get her used to the taste.", "Introduce a toothbrush designed especially for cats—it will be smaller than human toothbrushes and have softer bristles. Toothbrushes that you can wear over your finger are also available and allow you to give a nice massage to your cat’s gums.", "Chew toys can satisfy your cat’s natural desire to chomp, while making her teeth strong. Gnawing on a chew toy can also help floss your cat’s teeth, massage her gums and scrape away soft tartar.", "Gingivitis: This inflammation of the gums is mainly seen in older cats. It may start as a dark red line bordering on the teeth. If left untreated, gums may become sore and ulceration may occur. This may be a sign of FIV or other infection.", "Stomatitis: This inflammation of the mouth lining may result from a foreign body in the mouth, a viral disease or dental problems. The cat will have difficulty eating and the inside of the mouth will appear red.", "Salivary Cyst: If salivary glands or ducts that carry saliva to the mouth become blocked, a cyst may form under the tongue.", "A good home eye exam just before grooming can clue you into any tearing, crust, cloudiness or inflammation that may indicate a health problem. Here are few simple tips to keep your kitty’s eyes bright and healthy.", "Face your cat in a brightly lit area and look her in the eyes. They should be clear and bright, and the area around the eyeball should be white. Her pupils should be equal in size.", "Roll down your kitty’s eyelid gently with your thumb and take a look at the lid’s lining. It should be pink, not red or white.", "Wipe away any crusty gunk from your cat’s eyes with a damp cotton ball. Always wipe away from the corner of the eye, and use a fresh cotton ball for each eye. Snip away any long hairs that could be blocking her vision or poking her eyes. Try not to use eye washes or eye drops unless they’ve been prescribed by your vet.", "How can you tell if there is something wrong with one or both of your cat’s eyes? Look out for the following:", "Certain body language will also alert you to possible eye distress. If your cat is constantly squinting or pawing at her eye area, give her eyes a good inspection. If you find any of the above symptoms, you should immediately call your vet.", "Third eyelid protrusion: If the third eyelid becomes visible or crosses your cat’s eye, he may have a wound or may be suffering from diarrhea, worms or a virus.", "Watery eyes: The fur around your cat’s eyes may be stained with tears because of blocked tear ducts or an overproduction of tears.", "Many feline eye disorders can be treated with vet-prescribed drops or ointments—your vet will show you how to apply eye and ear drops at home.", "The best way to prevent eye conditions is to make sure your cat gets all her vaccinations and has thorough check-ups. Please examine her eyes regularly and consult a vet if you find any abnormalities. Eye conditions that are left untreated can lead to impaired sight or even blindness.", "© 2020 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights reserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. 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If your cat fights the\ngrooming process, and there is some potential that injury could occur to your\ncat or yourself, please make an appointment with a professional groomer or a\nveterinarian to have your cat groomed.\n\n### Skin and Fur Care\n\nBathing Your Cat\n\nWith her built-in grooming tools (tongue and teeth), your fastidious feline is\nwell-equipped to tackle her own hair care needs. But if she is very dirty or\ngets into something sticky or smelly, you may need to give her a bath. Follow\nthese steps to ensure minimal stress and maximum efficiency.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n 1. Schedule baths when your cat is at her most mellow. A play session with a cat dancer or other toy of choice can help tire out even the friskiest of felines.f\n 2. For your own protection, we recommend trimming Fluffy’s claws before bathing.\n 3. Give your cat a good brushing to remove any loose hair and mats.\n 4. Gently place some cotton in her ears to keep the water out.\n 5. Place a rubber bath mat in the sink or tub where you’ll be bathing your kitty so she doesn’t slip. Fill with three to four inches of lukewarm (not hot, please!) water.\n 6. Use a hand-held spray hose to thoroughly wet your pet, taking care not to spray directly in her ears, eyes and nose. If you don’t have a spray hose, a plastic pitcher or unbreakable cup works great.\n 7. Gently massage your pet with a solution of one part cat shampoo (human shampoo can dry out her skin) to five parts water, working from head to tail, in the direction of hair growth. Take care to avoid the face, ears and eyes.\n 8. Thoroughly rinse the shampoo off your cat with a spray hose or pitcher; again, be sure the water is lukewarm. Take good care that all residue has been removed, as it can irritate the skin and act as a magnet for dirt.\n 9. Use a washcloth to carefully wipe your pet’s face. Plain water is fine unless her face is very dirty—in which case, we recommend using an extra-diluted solution of shampoo, being very cautious around her ears and eyes.\n 10. Wrap your cat in a large towel and dry her with it in a warm place, away from drafts. If your kitty doesn’t mind the noise, you can use a blow dryer—on the lowest heat setting. If your pet has long hair, you may need to carefully untangle her fur with a wide-toothed comb.\n 11. Reward your cat with endless praise—and her favorite treat—for a successful bathing session.\n\nBrushing Your Cat\n\nBrushing your cat not only removes dirt, grease and dead hair from her coat,\nbut it helps to remove skin flakes and stimulates blood circulation, improving\nthe overall condition of her skin. One or two brushings per week will help\nkitty to keep her healthy glow—and you’ll find that regular sessions are\nespecially beneficial when your cat ages and is no longer able to groom so\nmeticulously on her own.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * Before brushing, check out the condition of your kitty’s coat. If it’s healthy, her hair will have a natural gloss and spring back under your hand when you touch it. There shouldn’t be any bald patches or signs of fleas and ticks, and her skin should be free of wounds and unusual bumps.\n * For short-haired cats: With a metal comb, work the brush through your cat’s fur from head to tail to remove dirt and debris. Work along the lie of her fur, brushing in the direction the coat grows. Brush all over her body, including her chest and abdomen, concentrating on one section at a time to remove dead hair and tangles. A rubber brush can be especially effective for removing dead hair on cats with short fur.\n * For long-haired cats: Long-haired cats who live indoors shed throughout the year and need grooming sessions every few days to remove dead hair and prevent tangles. Start with her abdomen and legs, gently combing the fur upward toward her head. Comb the neck fur upward, toward her chin. Make a part down the middle of her tail and gently brush out the fur on either side. You can sprinkle talcum powder over knots and gently use your fingers to tease them apart. If the knots don’t come out by hand, try using a mat-splitter.\n * During your weekly grooming sessions, run your hands along your cat’s body, checking for wounds, bumps and hidden tangles. Check for ticks and flea dirt, black specks of dried blood left behind by fleas. Sneak a peek under her tail to check for feces attached to the fur that may need to be snipped away with scissors. It’s also important to check around your cat’s anus for tan, rice-sized objects—these may indicate the presence of tapeworm.\n * Neglecting to brush your kitty’s coat can lead to painful tangles and a bellyful of hair. You’ll know if your cat is suffering from hairballs when he coughs them up onto the floor or expels them in his feces. If, despite regular brushing, your cat continues to suffer from hairballs, there are several remedies available. Please ask your vet to recommend a solution.\n\nSkin Problems\n\nThe condition of your cat’s skin is an indication of her overall health. When\na skin problem occurs, your cat may respond with excessive scratching, chewing\nand/or licking. A wide range of causes—from external parasites and allergies\nto seasonal changes and stress, or a combination of these—may be affecting\nyour cat’s skin and should be investigated. Skin problems are one of the most\ncommon reasons pet parents seek veterinary care.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nSymptoms of Skin Problems in Cats\n\n * Constant scratching, licking and chewing at the skin, especially around the head and neck\n * Scabs\n * Redness or inflammation\n * Round, scaly patches on the face and paws\n * Dry, flaky or otherwise irritated skin\n * Hair loss, bald patches\n * Hairballs\n * Rashes\n * Swellings, lumps or skin discoloration\n * Drainage of blood or pus\n\nOne of the following may be causing an abnormality with your cat’s skin and\nshould be investigated:\n\n * Ringworm: This highly contagious fungal infection can result in inflammation, scaly patches and hair loss. Lesions are most commonly seen on the head, ears and paws, but sometimes no signs are seen. You’ll want to have your veterinarian treat it immediately to prevent other pets and people in the household from becoming infected.\n * Fleas: Not only do fleas irritate the skin, cats can have an allergic response when exposed to them. Symptoms commonly include excessive scratching, thinning of hair above the base of the tail, crusts and red, raised skin lesions. Some cats may also be sensitive to flea-treatment products; certain flea collars, for example, may cause redness and irritation around the neck.\n * Other external parasites: Ear mites usually cause itching and redness around the ears, and a dark, coffee ground-like material can be seen in the ear canals. Lice can produce intense itching, and mange mites can cause severe flaking and scaling.\n * Seasonal allergies: Your cat’s constant scratching may be due to her sensitivity to common allergens from trees, mold and grasses.\n * Food allergies: Many foods (such as beef, milk, poultry and corn), fillers and colorings can be seen as foreign by your cat’s immune system and can lead to itching and rashes.\n * Grooming products: Certain shampoos and grooming products can irritate your cat’s skin.\n * Seasonal changes: Many cats, like people, get dry, flaky skin in the winter.\n * Environmental factors: Contact with certain chemicals or fabrics can cause skin irritation, as can exposure to the sun or excessive cold.\n * Bacterial or yeast infections: These infections most commonly follow the onset of another skin disorder.\n * Tumors: A variety of benign and malignant skin growths can develop in cats.\n * Stress: Anxiety may cause cats to excessively lick and chew, causing hair loss.\n\nYou should visit your vet for an exam as soon as you notice any abnormality in\nyour pet’s skin, such as excessive hair loss, flaking and scaling, redness and\nbald patches, or if your pet begins to excessively scratch, lick and/or bite\nareas on his fur.\n\nAfter obtaining a history and performing a thorough physical examination of\nyour cat, your vet may perform some of the following diagnostic tests in order\nto find the cause of your cat’s symptoms:\n\n * Skin scraping with findings evaluated under a microscope to check for mites\n * \"Tape test\" to check for parasites\n * Individual hair examination under a microscope\n * Bacterial culture and sensitivity tests\n * Skin biopsy\n * Food and other allergy testing\n * Blood tests to assess your cat’s overall health\n * Microscopic evaluation of cells to establish if bacteria or yeast are present\n\nWhich Cats Are Prone to Skin Problems?\n\nBecause of the wide ranges of causes, cats of all ages and breeds are\nsusceptible to issues involving skin. Young, elderly, immunocompromised and\ncats living in overcrowded, stressful environments may be more susceptible to\nskin problems than others.\n\nTo Prevent Skin Problems\n\n * Use natural, hypoallergenic soaps and shampoos recommended for use on cats.\n * Brush your cat regularly to prevent matting of hair.\n * Feed your cat a healthy, balanced food without fillers or artificial ingredients.\n * Implement a flea-treatment program recommended by your veterinarian.\n * Thoroughly clean and vacuum your home (and remember to always throw away the bag).\n * Provide calm living conditions for your cat.\n * Your vet may prescribe skin creams and/or oral medications to prevent skin problems.\n\nTo Treat Skin Problems\n\nAsk your vet about the following treatments:\n\n * Topical products, including shampoos, dips and sprays, to prevent and treat parasites\n * A balanced diet to help maintain healthy skin and coat\n * Antibiotic or antifungal medications\n * A dietary supplement containing essential fatty acids\n * Corticosteroids and antihistamines may be prescribed to control itching.\n * Hypoallergenic diet for food allergies\n\nShedding\n\nShedding is a cat’s natural process of losing dead hair. Indoor cats can shed\nall year-round. Regularly grooming your cat and vacuuming hair from your house\nshould minimize the inconvenience of shedding. However, if you see bald\npatches in your cat’s fur or notice a significant loss of hair, the underlying\ncause may be a health-related problem and should be investigated by a\nveterinarian.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nA variety of medical, dietary and stress-related issues can cause your cat to\nlose more hair than is normal. If you notice he’s losing an excessive amount\nof hair or has bald patches, please consult your veterinarian immediately.\nYour cat may be suffering from one of the following health issues:\n\n * Allergies\n * Ringworm\n * Bacterial infection\n * Fleas\n * Hormonal imbalance such as hyperthyroidism\n * Poor diet\n * Stress\n * Certain medications\n * Pregnancy or lactation\n * Sunburn\n\nIf your cat obsessively licks, bites or scratches, OR if he’s losing patches\nof hair or stops to scratch or bite the same few spots persistently, then it’s\nimportant you take him in for a veterinary exam. There may be a medical,\ndietary or stress-related issue that needs immediate attention.\n\nIf your cat sheds a lot and your veterinarian has determined that there is no\nunderlying medical cause, there are a few things you can do to minimize his\nhair loss:\n\n * Feed him a healthy, balanced diet.\n * Groom him regularly.\n * Examine your cat’s skin and coat during your grooming sessions. Checking for hair loss, redness, bumps, cuts, fleas, ticks or other parasites will be a fast way to determine whether you need to go the vet to solve your pet’s shedding.\n\nIf your cat’s shedding is normal, the worst you may end up with is a hairy\nwardrobe and home—your cat, however, may suffer from hairballs if she isn’t\ngroomed regularly. If her shedding is due to an underlying medical cause,\nincluding allergies, parasites, infections or disease, her health may continue\nto worsen if you don’t seek veterinary care. Additionally, cats who are not\ngroomed appropriately can become matted—this is especially true for long-\nhaired cats. Matted hair can be painful and lead to underlying skin problems.\n\n### Ear Care\n\nYour cat’s ears may be able to pick up the sound of a bag of treats being\nopened across the house, but they could still use a little help staying clean.\nMonitoring your kitty’s ears once per week for wax, debris and infection will\nhelp those sensitive sonar detectors stay perky and alert to your every move.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nOuter Ear Check\n\nA healthy feline ear flap, or pinna, has a layer of hair on its outer surface\nwith no bald spots, and its inner surface is clean and light pink. If you see\nany discharge, redness or swelling, your cat’s ears should be checked by a\nveterinarian.\n\nInner Ear Exam\n\nBring kitty into a quiet room where there are no other pets. Gently fold back\neach ear and look down into the canal. Healthy inner ears will be pale pink in\ncolor, carry no debris or odor and will have minimal if no earwax. If you find\nthat your cat’s ears are caked with wax or you detect an odor, please bring\nher in for a veterinary exam.\n\nEar Cleaning 101\n\n 1. Place a little bit of liquid ear cleaner (ask your vet for a recommendation) onto a clean cotton ball or piece of gauze.\n 2. Fold kitty’s ear back gently and wipe away any debris or earwax that you can see on the underside of her ear.\n 3. Lift away the dirt and wax rather than rubbing it into the ear. And do not attempt to clean the canal—probing inside of your cat’s ear can cause trauma or infection.\n\nSigns of Ear Problems\n\nWatch for the following signs that may indicate your cat’s ears should be\nchecked by a veterinarian.\n\n * Persistent scratching and pawing of the ear area\n * Sensitivity to touch\n * Head tilting or shaking\n * Loss of balance and disorientation\n * Redness or swelling of the ear flap or canal\n * Unpleasant odor\n * Black or yellowish discharge\n * Accumulation of dark brown wax\n * Hearing loss\n * Bleeding\n\nKnow Your Ear Disorders\n\n * Ear mites are common parasites that are highly contagious among pets. Telltale signs include excessive itching of the ears and debris that resembles coffee grounds.\n * Ear infections are usually caused by bacteria, yeast or foreign debris caught in the ear canal. Treatment should be sought immediately as ear infections can cause considerable discomfort and may indicate allergies, hormonal abnormalities or hereditary disease.\n * Blood blisters (hematoma) are the result of blood accumulation in the ear flap. They’re often caused by infection, ear mites, fleas or trapped debris that causes your cat to scratch her ears or shake her head excessively.\n\n### Paw and Nail Care\n\nHealthy Paws\n\nCats need healthy feet to scratch, climb and achieve their famed acrobatic\nlandings. That’s why it’s important to regularly examine and clean your cat’s\npaws and make sure they’re wound-free.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * Your cat’s feet should always be kept clean. Aside from causing pain, unhealthy substances that stick to her feet may end up on her tongue during grooming. Once each day, give your cat’s paws a gentle wipe with a damp cloth, checking between her toes and around the paw pads. Keeping your floors and other surfaces free of debris and household chemicals will go a long way to help keep your cat’s feet clean.\n * Cats are natural explorers who sometimes get into foreign places. Check your cat’s paws regularly for any cuts, sores, splinters or swellings. Remove splinters or debris gently with tweezers and clean any small cuts. If you notice any blood, pus or an unusual odor, please take your cat to the vet to check for infection.\n * Long-haired kitties may have hair sprouting in between their toes. If this irritates your cat (you’ll know if she licks at the hair obsessively), trim them gently with a small pair of rounded scissors.\n * Be wary of your kitty’s sensitive paw pads. In hot and cold weather, moisturize them with a vet-recommended product and try to avoid letting your cat’s feet touch freezing patios, hot sidewalks or other uncomfortable surfaces.\n * If you notice your cat obsessively cleaning her paws, limping or favoring one leg, please investigate—she might require veterinary attention.\n\nNail Care\n\nDoes your kitty disappear when the clippers come out? Do you have to wrap her\nin a towel to give her a manicure? Follow these steps to help your cat relax\nwhile you trim.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n 1. Choose a chair in a quiet room where you can comfortably sit your cat on your lap. Get her when she’s relaxed and even sleepy, such as in her groggy, after-meal state. Take care that she isn’t able to spy any birds, wild animals or action outside nearby windows—and make sure no other pets are around.\n 2. Gently take one of your cat’s paws between your fingers and massage for no longer than three seconds. If your cat pulls her paw away, don’t squeeze or pinch, just follow her gesture, keeping in gentle contact. When she’s still again, give her pad a little press so that the nail extends out, then release her paw and immediately give her a treat. Do this every other day on a different toe until you’ve gotten to know all ten.\n 3. Your cat should be at ease with the sound of the clippers before you attempt to trim her nails. Sit her on your lap, put a piece of uncooked spaghetti into the clippers and hold them near your cat. (If she sniffs the clippers, set a treat on top of them for her to eat.) Next, while massaging one of your cat’s toes, gently press her toe pad. When the nail extends, clip the spaghetti with the clippers while still holding your cat’s paw gently. Now release her toe and quickly give her a treat.\n 4. The pink part of a cat’s nail, called the quick, is where the nerves and blood vessels are. Do NOT cut this sensitive area. Snip only the white part of the claw. It’s better to be cautious and cut less of the nail rather than risk cutting this area. If you do accidentally cut the quick, any bleeding can be stopped with a styptic powder or stick. It’s a good idea to keep it nearby while you trim.\n 5. With your cat in your lap facing away from you, take one of her toes in your hand, massage and press the pad until the nail extends. Now trim only the sharp tip of one nail, release your cat’s toe and quickly give her a treat. If your cat didn’t notice, clip another nail, but don’t trim more than two claws in one sitting until your cat is comfortable. Then, reward her with a special treat.\n 6. A nail-trimming every ten days to two weeks is recommended. If your cat refuses to let you clip her claws, ask your vet or a groomer for help.\n 7. If your cat resists, don’t raise your voice or punish her. Never attempt a clipping when your cat is agitated or you’re upset. And don’t rush—you may cut into the quick.\n 8. Don’t try to trim all of your cat’s claws at one time.\n 9. Do NOT declaw your cat. This surgery involves amputating the end of a cat’s toes and is highly discouraged by the ASPCA. Instead, trim regularly, provide your cat with appropriate scratching posts and ask your veterinarian about soft plastic covers for your cat’s claws.\n\n### Dental Care\n\nYour cat needs clean, sharp teeth and healthy gums. Damage to the tongue,\nteeth, palate and gums can lead to many health risks for felines, but these\ncan be prevented with regular home check-ups and good old-fashioned brushings.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * If your kitty’s mouth has an abnormally strong odor, he may have digestive problems or a gum condition such as gingivitis, and should be examined by a vet.\n * With your cat facing you, gently push back his lips and take a look. The gums should be firm and pink, not white or red, and should show no signs of swelling. The teeth should be clean and free of any brownish tartar, and none should be loose or broken.\n * Watch for any of the following signs that could indicate problems in your cat’s mouth:\n * Dark red line along the gums\n * Red and swollen gums\n * Ulcers on gums or tongue\n * Loose teeth\n * Pus\n * Difficulty chewing food\n * Excessive drooling\n * Excessive pawing at the mouth area\n * At any sign of gum inflammation, you should take your cat in for a veterinary exam. If left untreated, gum disease can develop, possibly leading to tooth loss or inability to eat Inflammation may also point to an internal problem like kidney disease or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.\n * Bacteria and plaque-forming foods can cause a buildup on a cat’s teeth. This can harden into tartar, possibly causing gingivitis, receding gums and tooth loss.\n * All you’ll need to brush your cat’s teeth are cotton swabs and a small toothbrush and tube of toothpaste formulated for felines. You can also use salt and water. Ask your vet to suggest the brushing supplies that he trusts, and be sure never to use toothpaste designed for people—the ingredients can be unhealthy for your cat.\n\nBrush your cat’s teeth at home by following these simple steps:\n\n 1. First get your cat used to the idea of having her teeth brushed. Start by gently massaging her gums with your fingers or touching a cotton swab to them.\n 2. After a few sessions, put a little bit of cat-formulated toothpaste on her lips to get her used to the taste.\n 3. Introduce a toothbrush designed especially for cats—it will be smaller than human toothbrushes and have softer bristles. Toothbrushes that you can wear over your finger are also available and allow you to give a nice massage to your cat’s gums.\n 4. Apply the toothpaste to her teeth for a gentle brushing.\n\nChew toys can satisfy your cat’s natural desire to chomp, while making her\nteeth strong. Gnawing on a chew toy can also help floss your cat’s teeth,\nmassage her gums and scrape away soft tartar.\n\nIf your cat suffers from any of the symptoms mentioned below, please see the\nvet right away:\n\n * Gingivitis: This inflammation of the gums is mainly seen in older cats. It may start as a dark red line bordering on the teeth. If left untreated, gums may become sore and ulceration may occur. This may be a sign of FIV or other infection.\n * Periodontitis: If gingivitis invades the tooth socket, the tooth may become loose and an abscess may form.\n * Stomatitis: This inflammation of the mouth lining may result from a foreign body in the mouth, a viral disease or dental problems. The cat will have difficulty eating and the inside of the mouth will appear red.\n * Rodent Ulcer: A slowly enlarging sore or swelling on the upper lip.\n * Salivary Cyst: If salivary glands or ducts that carry saliva to the mouth become blocked, a cyst may form under the tongue.\n * Mouth Ulcers: Ulcers on a cat’s tongue and gums are sometimes caused by feline respiratory or kidney disease.\n\n### Eye Care\n\nA good home eye exam just before grooming can clue you into any tearing,\ncrust, cloudiness or inflammation that may indicate a health problem. Here are\nfew simple tips to keep your kitty’s eyes bright and healthy.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * Face your cat in a brightly lit area and look her in the eyes. They should be clear and bright, and the area around the eyeball should be white. Her pupils should be equal in size.\n * Roll down your kitty’s eyelid gently with your thumb and take a look at the lid’s lining. It should be pink, not red or white.\n * Wipe away any crusty gunk from your cat’s eyes with a damp cotton ball. Always wipe away from the corner of the eye, and use a fresh cotton ball for each eye. Snip away any long hairs that could be blocking her vision or poking her eyes. Try not to use eye washes or eye drops unless they’ve been prescribed by your vet.\n\nHow can you tell if there is something wrong with one or both of your cat’s\neyes? Look out for the following:\n\n * Discharge\n * Watering\n * Red or white eyelid linings\n * Crusty gunk in the corners of the eye\n * Tear-stained fur\n * Closed eye(s)\n * Cloudiness or change in eye color\n * Visible third eyelid\n\nCertain body language will also alert you to possible eye distress. If your\ncat is constantly squinting or pawing at her eye area, give her eyes a good\ninspection. If you find any of the above symptoms, you should immediately call\nyour vet.\n\nThe following eye-related disorders are commonly seen in cats:\n\n * Conjunctivitis: One or both of your cat’s eyes will look red and swollen, and there may be discharge.\n * Third eyelid protrusion: If the third eyelid becomes visible or crosses your cat’s eye, he may have a wound or may be suffering from diarrhea, worms or a virus.\n * Keratitis: If your cat’s cornea becomes inflamed, the eye will look cloudy and watery.\n * Cataracts: This opacity on the eye is often seen in elderly and diabetic cats.\n * Glaucoma: The cornea becomes cloudy and the eye enlarges due to an increased pressure in the eyeball.\n * Bulging eye: Bulging can occur because of accident or trauma or an eye tumor.\n * Retinal disease: Partial or total vision loss can happen when light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye degenerate.\n * Watery eyes: The fur around your cat’s eyes may be stained with tears because of blocked tear ducts or an overproduction of tears.\n\nMany feline eye disorders can be treated with vet-prescribed drops or\nointments—your vet will show you how to apply eye and ear drops at home.\n\nThe best way to prevent eye conditions is to make sure your cat gets all her\nvaccinations and has thorough check-ups. Please examine her eyes regularly and\nconsult a vet if you find any abnormalities. Eye conditions that are left\nuntreated can lead to impaired sight or even blindness.\n\n### Other Ways to Help:\n\n * Become a Monthly Member\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Join the Mobile Action Team\n\n## Share this page:\n\n### Help the ASPCA Put a Stop to Animal Cruelty\n\nDonate\n\nASPCA\n\n * About Us\n * Careers\n * Contact\n * Press\n * Strategic Cause Partnerships\n * Pet Care\n * Shop\n\n© 2020 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights\nreserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. Privacy Policy\nLegal Info\n\nFacebookTwitterYoutubeInstagramPinterest\n\n#### Our Partnerships\n\n * Subaru\n\nExclusive Subaru VIP offer for ASPCA Guardians & Founders.\n\n * ASPCA Pet Health Insurance\n\nUnderwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/spayneuter-your-pet", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210113070550/https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/spayneuter-your-pet", "parsed_text": { "title": "Spay/Neuter Your Pet", "passages": [ "By spaying or neutering your pet, you’ll help control the pet homelessness crisis, which results in millions of healthy dogs and cats being euthanized in the United States each year simply because there aren’t enough homes to go around. There are also medical and behavioral benefits to spaying (female pets) and neutering (male pets) your animals.", "Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases.", "Your spayed female pet won't go into heat. While cycles can vary, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they'll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house!", "Your male dog will be less likely to roam away from home. An intact male will do just about anything to find a mate, including finding creative ways escape from the house. Once he's free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other male animals.", "Your neutered male may be better behaved. Unneutered dogs and cats are more likely to mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Your dog might be less likely to mount other dogs, people and inanimate objects after he’s neutered. Some aggression problems may be avoided by early neutering.", "Spaying/neutering your pets is also highly cost-effective. The cost of your pet's spay/neuter surgery is far less than the cost of having and caring for a litter.", "Spaying or neutering will not cause your pet to become overweight. Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds—not neutering. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor her food intake.", "Neutering is not a quick fix for all behavior problems. Although neutering your pet often reduces undesirable behaviors caused by a higher level of testosterone, there’s no guarantee that your dog’s behavior will change after he’s neutered. Although the surgery will reduce the amount of testosterone in your dog’s system, it won’t eliminate the hormone completely. Neutering will also not reduce behaviors that your pet has learned or that have become habitual. The effects of neutering are largely dependent on your dog’s individual personality, physiology and history.", "For dogs: While the traditional age for neutering is six to nine months, puppies as young as eight weeks old can be neutered as long as they’re healthy. Dogs can be neutered as adults as well, although there’s a slightly higher risk of post-operative complications in older dogs, dogs that are overweight or dogs that have health problems.", "For cats: It is generally considered safe for kittens as young as eight weeks old to be spayed or neutered. In animal shelters, surgery is often performed at this time so that kittens can be sterilized prior to adoption. In an effort to avoid the start of urine spraying and eliminate the chance for pregnancy, it’s advisable to schedule the surgery before your own cat reaches five months of age. It’s possible to spay a female cat while she’s in heat.", "Your veterinary clinic will provide pre-surgical advice that you should follow. In general, avoid giving your cat any food after midnight the night before surgery. A puppy or kitten, however, needs adequate nutrition, and your veterinarian may advise that food not be withheld.", "Your veterinarian can also provide post-operative instructions for you to follow. Although your pet may experience some discomfort after surgery, your veterinarian can take various measures to control pain. Depending on the procedure performed, medication for pain may be sent home with your pet.", "Prevent your pet from running and jumping for up to two weeks following surgery, or as long as your veterinarian recommends.", "Prevent your pet from licking the incision site, which may cause infection, by distracting your pet with treats or by using an Elizabethan collar.", "If you notice any redness, swelling or discharge at the surgery site, or if the incision is open, please contact your veterinarian. Also call your veterinarian if your pet is lethargic, has a decreased appetite, is vomiting or has diarrhea or any other concerns following surgery.", "© 2021 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights reserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. Privacy Policy Legal Info" ] }, "parsed_md": "Spay/Neuter Your Pet \| ASPCA\n\nSkip to content\n\nASPCA\n\n * Key Issues\n\n * Animal Homelessness\n * Animal Cruelty\n * Our Response\n\n * Animal Rescue\n * Animal Placement\n * Animal Protection\n * How You Can Help\n\n * Ways to Give\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Take Action\n * Adopt a Pet\n\n## Primary Nav Menu\n\n * Key Issues\n\n * Animal Homelessness\n * Animal Cruelty\n * Our Response\n\n * Animal Rescue\n * Animal Placement\n * Animal Protection\n * How You Can Help\n\n * Ways to Give\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Take Action\n * Adopt a Pet\n\n * About Us\n * Adopt\n * NYC\n * News\n * ASPCA Pro\n\nDonate\n\n# Spay/Neuter Your Pet\n\nBy spaying or neutering your pet, you’ll help control the pet homelessness\ncrisis, which results in millions of healthy dogs and cats being euthanized in\nthe United States each year simply because there aren’t enough homes to go\naround. There are also medical and behavioral benefits to spaying (female\npets) and neutering (male pets) your animals.\n\nHere are some of the medical benefits:\n\n * Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases.\n * Neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems.\n\nAnd behavioral benefits:\n\n * Your spayed female pet won't go into heat. While cycles can vary, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they'll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house!\n * Your male dog will be less likely to roam away from home. An intact male will do just about anything to find a mate, including finding creative ways escape from the house. Once he's free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other male animals.\n * Your neutered male may be better behaved. Unneutered dogs and cats are more likely to mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Your dog might be less likely to mount other dogs, people and inanimate objects after he’s neutered. Some aggression problems may be avoided by early neutering.\n\nSpaying/neutering your pets is also highly cost-effective. The cost of your\npet's spay/neuter surgery is far less than the cost of having and caring for a\nlitter.\n\nDebunking Spay/Neuter Myths and Misconceptions\n\n * Spaying or neutering will not cause your pet to become overweight. Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds—not neutering. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor her food intake.\n * Neutering is not a quick fix for all behavior problems. Although neutering your pet often reduces undesirable behaviors caused by a higher level of testosterone, there’s no guarantee that your dog’s behavior will change after he’s neutered. Although the surgery will reduce the amount of testosterone in your dog’s system, it won’t eliminate the hormone completely. Neutering will also not reduce behaviors that your pet has learned or that have become habitual. The effects of neutering are largely dependent on your dog’s individual personality, physiology and history.\n\nWhen to Spay or Neuter Your Pet\n\n * For dogs: While the traditional age for neutering is six to nine months, puppies as young as eight weeks old can be neutered as long as they’re healthy. Dogs can be neutered as adults as well, although there’s a slightly higher risk of post-operative complications in older dogs, dogs that are overweight or dogs that have health problems.\n * For cats: It is generally considered safe for kittens as young as eight weeks old to be spayed or neutered. In animal shelters, surgery is often performed at this time so that kittens can be sterilized prior to adoption. In an effort to avoid the start of urine spraying and eliminate the chance for pregnancy, it’s advisable to schedule the surgery before your own cat reaches five months of age. It’s possible to spay a female cat while she’s in heat.\n\nTalk to your veterinarian to determine the best time to spay or neuter your\npet.\n\nHelping Your Pet Before and After Surgery\n\nYour veterinary clinic will provide pre-surgical advice that you should\nfollow. In general, avoid giving your cat any food after midnight the night\nbefore surgery. A puppy or kitten, however, needs adequate nutrition, and your\nveterinarian may advise that food not be withheld.\n\nYour veterinarian can also provide post-operative instructions for you to\nfollow. Although your pet may experience some discomfort after surgery, your\nveterinarian can take various measures to control pain. Depending on the\nprocedure performed, medication for pain may be sent home with your pet.\n\nHere are tips for a safe and comfortable recovery:\n\n * Provide your pet with a quiet place to recover indoors and away from other animals.\n * Prevent your pet from running and jumping for up to two weeks following surgery, or as long as your veterinarian recommends.\n * Prevent your pet from licking the incision site, which may cause infection, by distracting your pet with treats or by using an Elizabethan collar.\n * Avoid bathing your pet for at least ten days after surgery.\n * Check the incision site daily to confirm proper healing.\n\nIf you notice any redness, swelling or discharge at the surgery site, or if\nthe incision is open, please contact your veterinarian. Also call your\nveterinarian if your pet is lethargic, has a decreased appetite, is vomiting\nor has diarrhea or any other concerns following surgery.\n\nPlease visit our Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Programs page to find spay/neuter\noptions in your area.\n\n### Other Ways to Help:\n\n * Become a Monthly Member\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Join the Mobile Action Team\n\n## Share this page:\n\n### Help the ASPCA Put a Stop to Animal Cruelty\n\nDonate\n\nASPCA\n\n * About Us\n * Careers\n * Contact\n * Press\n * Strategic Cause Partnerships\n * Pet Care\n * Shop\n\n© 2021 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights\nreserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. Privacy Policy\nLegal Info\n\nFacebookTwitterYoutubeInstagramPinterest\n\n#### Our Partnerships\n\n * Subaru\n\nExclusive Subaru VIP offer for ASPCA Guardians & Founders.\n\n * ASPCA Pet Health Insurance\n\nUnderwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company\n\n" } ]
2,688,008	How To Care for a Jack Russell	To care for your Jack Russell, exercise it for 30 to 45 minutes each day to help manage its high energy levels. Additionally, provide it with toys to play with, because Jack Russells can become destructive if they're not mentally stimulated. Make sure to feed your dog a high quality dog food twice a day. You should also brush your Jack Russell at least once a week to remove any loose hairs, and brush its teeth 3 times a week to keep them clean.	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For example, your pet mouse or snake will be regarded as prey by a Jack Russell, so don’t get a terrier if you already have a rodent or rodent-eater. All puppies have special needs, and Jack Russells are no exception, so consult a pre-puppy shopping list before you bring your dog home.", "Jack Russell Terriers (JRTs) are lively and loyal companion dogs. Their unique quirks and interesting personality traits make it necessary to pay close attention to certain aspects of choosing and raising a happy, well-adjusted JRT.", "Be sure to get all the paperwork necessary to register your dog when you pick up your puppy. It is much harder to secure these documents after you’ve left the breeder’s house.", "Unless you’re positive you want to show or breed your JRT, have your dog spayed or neutered to prevent an unwanted litter.", "Prepare both your children and your existing pets for the arrival of a new puppy or dog. Set “rules of the road” for your children so they know how to handle the new pup. Understand that existing pets may need some time to adjust to the new addition.", "Keep in mind that not all pets mix well with a JRT. Anything resembling a rodent (such as a rat, rabbit, or guinea pig) or any animal seen in the wild (such as a snake) will be considered prey by your terrier.", "Puppy-proof your house prior to bringing your JRT home. Many common household items can be dangerous or deadly to your puppy if preventative steps aren’t taken.", "Realize that your Jack Russell may take longer to housetrain than other dogs you may have owned. It’s not that they aren’t as smart; they simply have their own agendas and could take six to eight months to accept your program.", "Setting the pack hierarchy right off the bat is an important part of JRT training. Your terrier needs to know that you’re the top dog. Be careful not to antagonize an overly aggressive dog, however, and realize that setting a superior position doesn’t mean intimidating or abusing your terrier.", "Obedience training is extremely important for a JRT. All Jack Russells should know the basic commands (sit, down, stay, and come) and should perform them consistently.", "Obedience training takes patience and practice. This means you must be involved in your terrier’s training and must reward and reinforce the commands on a regular basis.", "You may encounter some tough behavior challenges when training your JRT. Stay calm, keep your temper firmly in check, and approach the solution with a clear head and plenty of patience and understanding.", "Choose your veterinarian with the same care you use when choosing your family doctor. Don’t be afraid to ask questions regarding services and fees. Be sure to take your terrier in for his vaccinations and address any medical concerns with your vet.", "All dogs, including JRTs, require routine health care such as worming, coat-and-dental care, and flea-and-tick control to stay healthy. Don’t neglect these day-to-day health issues.", "Select a dog food that’s appropriate for your JRT’s age and activity level and stick with it. Changing foods can cause digestive upset in your JRT and can lead to allergies or skin conditions. If you’re not sure what to feed your dog, consult your vet.", "Older terriers and those with special needs require additional attention and care. Be sure to check with your vet if your terrier falls into this category and discuss options to keep him comfortable and healthy.", "Give your Jack Russell Terrier plenty of room to run and lots of time and exercise with the family. Your JRT needs your attention and won’t be happy if left alone in the backyard.", "JRTs love to play and need you to be involved in their exercise. Choose fun activities such as beach excursions, terrier trials, or agility training to keep your family and your terrier interested and exercised.", "Traveling with your JRT need not be a trying event. Plan ahead and do some basic training prior to your trip. You may find your JRT to be a charming traveling companion.", "Many of the odd things your JRT does are normal for the breed. All Jack Russells are a bit strange!", "Before you bring your Jack Russell Terrier puppy home, you need to go on a pre-puppy shopping spree. Following is a list of items you need when you bring your puppy home. As your puppy gets older, you can add more items to the list.", "A harness (not a collar) suitable to your puppy’s size\| Toys such as balls or Frisbees (latex is best) — avoid toys with small parts that your puppy may pull off and swallow accidentally\| A first-aid kit for emergencies ---\|---\|--- A nylon or web leash (the adjustable kind is best)\| Chewies made of hard nylon for teething and keeping teeth clean\| Nail clippers A retractable leash for when you start taking your puppy for walks\| An antichewing preparation or spray to keep your puppy from chewing on your furniture, slippers, and the like\| A sweater for chilly days A long training leash for obedience training\| A doggie bed (a padded box will do) with plenty of soft cloths or blankets — avoid wicker because your puppy undoubtedly will chew on it\| Shampoo A cage or crate large enough for your puppy to stand up in when inside\| A brush and comb\| Flea and tick products Housetraining pads if you choose to use them\| A pooper scooper\| An exercise pen if you want to keep your puppy confined within the house in an area that’s larger than his crate Two sets of flat-bottomed bowls for food and water — one big enough for home and a smaller set for travel\| A baby/child gate to keep your puppy confined\| A collar and a tag (that contains his name and your name, address, and phone number) for when the puppy is a bit older A bag of the same type of food that your puppy was fed at the breeder’s facility" ] }, "parsed_md": "Jack Russell Terriers For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies\n\n## RELATED ARTICLES\n\n * Jack Russell Terriers For Dummies Cheat Sheet\n\n * How to Train Your Puppy Not to Jump on Furniture\n\n * How to Cut Your Dog’s Nails\n\n * How to Empty Your Dog’s Anal Sacs\n\n * Looking for the Picture-Perfect Chihuahua\n\nLoad more\n\n 1. Pets\n 2. Dogs\n 3. Jack Russell Terriers For Dummies Cheat Sheet\n\n##### Cheat Sheet\n\n# Jack Russell Terriers For Dummies Cheat Sheet\n\nFrom Jack Russell Terriers For Dummies\n\nBy Deborah Britt-Hay\n\nJack Russell Terriers are energetic and adorable dogs with a few special\nrequirements when it comes to raising them. For example, your pet mouse or\nsnake will be regarded as prey by a Jack Russell, so don’t get a terrier if\nyou already have a rodent or rodent-eater. All puppies have special needs, and\nJack Russells are no exception, so consult a pre-puppy shopping list before\nyou bring your dog home.\n\n### Tips for Raising a Jack Russell Terrier\n\nJack Russell Terriers (JRTs) are lively and loyal companion dogs. Their unique\nquirks and interesting personality traits make it necessary to pay close\nattention to certain aspects of choosing and raising a happy, well-adjusted\nJRT.\n\nWhen introducing a JRT into your home, keep these tips in mind:\n\n * Choose the puppy or dog that best fits your criteria, based on your family’s needs, desires, and lifestyle.\n\n * Be sure to get all the paperwork necessary to register your dog when you pick up your puppy. It is much harder to secure these documents after you’ve left the breeder’s house.\n\n * Unless you’re positive you want to show or breed your JRT, have your dog spayed or neutered to prevent an unwanted litter.\n\n * Prepare both your children and your existing pets for the arrival of a new puppy or dog. Set “rules of the road” for your children so they know how to handle the new pup. Understand that existing pets may need some time to adjust to the new addition.\n\n * Keep in mind that not all pets mix well with a JRT. Anything resembling a rodent (such as a rat, rabbit, or guinea pig) or any animal seen in the wild (such as a snake) will be considered prey by your terrier.\n\n * Puppy-proof your house prior to bringing your JRT home. Many common household items can be dangerous or deadly to your puppy if preventative steps aren’t taken.\n\nTraining your Jack Russell Terrier brings specific challenges:\n\n * Realize that your Jack Russell may take longer to housetrain than other dogs you may have owned. It’s not that they aren’t as smart; they simply have their own agendas and could take six to eight months to accept your program.\n\n * Setting the pack hierarchy right off the bat is an important part of JRT training. Your terrier needs to know that you’re the top dog. Be careful not to antagonize an overly aggressive dog, however, and realize that setting a superior position doesn’t mean intimidating or abusing your terrier.\n\n * Obedience training is extremely important for a JRT. All Jack Russells should know the basic commands (sit, down, stay, and come) and should perform them consistently.\n\n * Obedience training takes patience and practice. This means you must be involved in your terrier’s training and must reward and reinforce the commands on a regular basis.\n\n * Preventing unwanted behaviors from developing is easier than stopping them after they’re learned.\n\n * You may encounter some tough behavior challenges when training your JRT. Stay calm, keep your temper firmly in check, and approach the solution with a clear head and plenty of patience and understanding.\n\nCaring for your Jack Russell Terrier requires good health habits and routine\ncheck-ups:\n\n * Choose your veterinarian with the same care you use when choosing your family doctor. Don’t be afraid to ask questions regarding services and fees. Be sure to take your terrier in for his vaccinations and address any medical concerns with your vet.\n\n * All dogs, including JRTs, require routine health care such as worming, coat-and-dental care, and flea-and-tick control to stay healthy. Don’t neglect these day-to-day health issues.\n\n * Select a dog food that’s appropriate for your JRT’s age and activity level and stick with it. Changing foods can cause digestive upset in your JRT and can lead to allergies or skin conditions. If you’re not sure what to feed your dog, consult your vet.\n\n * Older terriers and those with special needs require additional attention and care. Be sure to check with your vet if your terrier falls into this category and discuss options to keep him comfortable and healthy.\n\n * Give your Jack Russell Terrier plenty of room to run and lots of time and exercise with the family. Your JRT needs your attention and won’t be happy if left alone in the backyard.\n\n * JRTs love to play and need you to be involved in their exercise. Choose fun activities such as beach excursions, terrier trials, or agility training to keep your family and your terrier interested and exercised.\n\n * Traveling with your JRT need not be a trying event. Plan ahead and do some basic training prior to your trip. You may find your JRT to be a charming traveling companion.\n\nMany of the odd things your JRT does are normal for the breed. All Jack\nRussells are a bit strange!\n\n### Shopping List for Your Jack Russell Terrier Puppy\n\nBefore you bring your Jack Russell Terrier puppy home, you need to go on a\npre-puppy shopping spree. Following is a list of items you need when you bring\nyour puppy home. As your puppy gets older, you can add more items to the list.\n\nA harness (not a collar) suitable to your puppy’s size\| Toys such as balls or\nFrisbees (latex is best) — avoid toys with small parts that your puppy may\npull off and swallow accidentally\| A first-aid kit for emergencies \n---\|---\|--- \nA nylon or web leash (the adjustable kind is best)\| Chewies made of hard nylon\nfor teething and keeping teeth clean\| Nail clippers \nA retractable leash for when you start taking your puppy for walks\| An\nantichewing preparation or spray to keep your puppy from chewing on your\nfurniture, slippers, and the like\| A sweater for chilly days \nA long training leash for obedience training\| A doggie bed (a padded box will\ndo) with plenty of soft cloths or blankets — avoid wicker because your puppy\nundoubtedly will chew on it\| Shampoo \nA cage or crate large enough for your puppy to stand up in when inside\| A\nbrush and comb\| Flea and tick products \nHousetraining pads if you choose to use them\| A pooper scooper\| An exercise\npen if you want to keep your puppy confined within the house in an area that’s\nlarger than his crate \nTwo sets of flat-bottomed bowls for food and water — one big enough for home\nand a smaller set for travel\| A baby/child gate to keep your puppy confined\| A\ncollar and a tag (that contains his name and your name, address, and phone\nnumber) for when the puppy is a bit older \nA bag of the same type of food that your puppy was fed at the breeder’s\nfacility\n\n" }, { "original_url": "http://www.petmd.com:80/dog/breeds/c_dg_jack_russell_terrier", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20171124195554/http://www.petmd.com:80/dog/breeds/c_dg_jack_russell_terrier", "parsed_text": { "title": "Jack Russell Terrier Dog Pictures & Breed Facts", "passages": [ "Preventing bladder stones in dogs before they develop is ideal, but prevention and treatment can be a challenge. Here are some steps you can take to reduce your dog’s risk. READ MORE", "Curious cats will play with or chew on anything. From electrical cords to rubber bands to plants, watch out for these hazards lurking all over your house. READ MORE", "Freezing weather and snowstorms can pose health risks for our pets. Here’s how to prepare for the change in season. READ MORE", "Knowing what health issues your dog is susceptible to gives you the chance to catch a malady early when you have ample time to modify it. Here are seven dog breeds at risk for heart disease. READ MORE", "When your dog doesn’t eat, it is important to visit your veterinarian to figure out what isn’t right and fix it. In some cases, an appetite stimulant may be indicated to support your dog on the road to recovery. READ MORE", "We know that pets grieve when they lose a close companion, but can they die of a broken heart? READ MORE", "The Denver City Council passed an ordinance to ban elective cat declawing, becoming the first U.S. city outside of California to make such a move. READ MORE", "Our Chocolate Toxicity Meter will let you know how much theobromine and caffeine your dog has consumed and the symptoms that may follow. READ MORE", "Cleanliness is one the biggest draws of living with cats. So, if you start to detect a bad odor from your cat, you need to take notice. In most cases, foul feline smells are a sign that something is seriously wrong. READ MORE", "The Jack Russell Terrier is a small terrier that is commonly confused with the Parson Russell Terrier. The Parson Russell Terrier is shorter-bodied and longer-legged, while the Jack Russell Terrier is longer-bodied and shorter- legged. It is not yet an officially recognized breed by the AKC. The UKC recognized both the Jack and Parson under the breed Russell Terriers until 2009, and the NKC recognizes the Jack but not the Parson.", "The Jack Russell dog is a small, agile, hunting terrier. Its body is slightly longer than its height. It stands at approximately 10 to 15 inches, with a compact body and short tail. The chest is the Jack Russell’s most important feature. It must be shallow and narrow, with the front legs not too far apart, giving it an athletic rather than a heavy chested look. Jack Russells were bred to hunt the red fox; accordingly, their stature had to be equipped to enter and work in the small burrows that foxes escaped into.", "The Jack Russell's coat can be wiry or smooth, but is always a dense double coat. Its coloring is generally white, or white with tan, brown or black markings. Jack Russells weigh in at approximately 14 to 18 pounds. The head is broad and flat, with a powerful jaw containing a scissor bite, and straight, slightly large teeth. Jack Russells move with a jaunty, confident gait that portrays the character of the breed.", "Jack Russell Terriers are characteristically high energy and very driven. Even though they are small in size, Jack Russell dogs are not recommended for apartment dwellers due to their need for exercise and stimulation. They can get restless and destructive if not given enough stimulation. Overall though, they are a merry, devoted breed.", "They are also very intelligent, athletic, fearless, and vocal dogs. Obedience training is highly advised as they have a tendency to be stubborn and aggressive at times. This, combined with their loud and energetic nature, makes them great guard dogs, however.", "The biggest care concern with Jack Russells is making sure they get enough exercise. Outside of that, caring for them is relatively simple. Jack Russells only need to be bathed when necessary due to their short coat. Regular combing and brushing is recommended with a firm bristle brush.", "To get a Jack Russell Terrier show-worthy, its coat must be stripped rather than clipped. This creates a shorter and smoother coat that is water and bramble resistant, unlike clipped coats.", "Common health issues affecting the Jack Russell breed include inherited eye diseases and deafness. Legg Perthes is a disease of the hip joints that can occur most commonly in smaller breed dogs, the Jack Rusell included. They are also prone to dislocation of the knee caps.", "Jack Russells are well known for living long and healthy lives, as breeders have protected the gene pool, preventing direct in-line breeding. Given proper care, life expectancy averages about 15 years, possibly even longer. The common health issues associated with Jack Russells are generally due to recessive genes of certain lines being bred.", "Reverend John Russell was a parson with a passion for fox hunting back in the 19th century. He developed a strain of fox hunting terriers from the now extinct English White Terrier, a breed that was bred to be white in color so that they could be distinguished from the quarry they were pursuing. This breed line eventually broke off into the Parson Russell Terrier and the Jack Russell Terrier.", "Following World War II the need for hunting dogs began to decline drastically, and with it, the Jack Russell Terrier numbers. At that point, the breed increasingly was kept primarily as family and companion dogs.", "The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America was formed in 1976 by one of the first Jack Russell Terrier breeders in the U.S., Ailsa Crawford. In the late 1990’s the AKC moved to recognize the Jack Russell as an official breed, but the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America opposed this move as they wished to keep the Jack Russell's working characteristics intact. In show, Jack Russell Terriers are not judged for their worthy physical characteristics the way non- working breeds are, but rather for the characteristics that make them excellent work companions. They lose points for exaggerations or faults that interfere with their ability to work.", "PawCultureTM \| Petcha \| Reptiles Magazine \| AllPaws \| BlogPaws RSS \| Feedback \| Contact Us \| About Us \| Legal Notices \| Privacy Policy \| Conditions of Use \| Sitemap", "You must verify your email address before signing in. Check your email for your verification email, or enter your email address in the form below to resend the email." ] }, "parsed_md": "Jack Russell Terrier Dog Pictures & Breed Facts \| petMD\n\nHi stranger! 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In most cases, foul\nfeline smells are a sign that something is seriously wrong. READ MORE\n\nHome » Dog Breeds\n\n# Jack Russell Terrier\n\nPrevious Carousel Slide\n\n * Feegle\n\n342 ADD YOUR PET\n\n * Chase Submitted by: Jaclyn Marie\n\n329 ADD YOUR PET\n\n * Ace\n\n296 ADD YOUR PET\n\n * Pip\n\n220 ADD YOUR PET\n\n * Jack\n\n154 ADD YOUR PET\n\nNext Carousel Slide\n\nThe Jack Russell Terrier is a small terrier that is commonly confused with the\nParson Russell Terrier. The Parson Russell Terrier is shorter-bodied and\nlonger-legged, while the Jack Russell Terrier is longer-bodied and shorter-\nlegged. It is not yet an officially recognized breed by the AKC. The UKC\nrecognized both the Jack and Parson under the breed Russell Terriers until\n2009, and the NKC recognizes the Jack but not the Parson.\n\n### Physical Characteristics\n\nThe Jack Russell dog is a small, agile, hunting terrier. Its body is slightly\nlonger than its height. It stands at approximately 10 to 15 inches, with a\ncompact body and short tail. The chest is the Jack Russell’s most important\nfeature. It must be shallow and narrow, with the front legs not too far apart,\ngiving it an athletic rather than a heavy chested look. Jack Russells were\nbred to hunt the red fox; accordingly, their stature had to be equipped to\nenter and work in the small burrows that foxes escaped into.\n\nThe Jack Russell's coat can be wiry or smooth, but is always a dense double\ncoat. Its coloring is generally white, or white with tan, brown or black\nmarkings. Jack Russells weigh in at approximately 14 to 18 pounds. The head is\nbroad and flat, with a powerful jaw containing a scissor bite, and straight,\nslightly large teeth. Jack Russells move with a jaunty, confident gait that\nportrays the character of the breed.\n\n### Personality and Temperament\n\nJack Russell Terriers are characteristically high energy and very driven. Even\nthough they are small in size, Jack Russell dogs are not recommended for\napartment dwellers due to their need for exercise and stimulation. They can\nget restless and destructive if not given enough stimulation. Overall though,\nthey are a merry, devoted breed.\n\nThey are also very intelligent, athletic, fearless, and vocal dogs. Obedience\ntraining is highly advised as they have a tendency to be stubborn and\naggressive at times. This, combined with their loud and energetic nature,\nmakes them great guard dogs, however.\n\n### Care\n\nThe biggest care concern with Jack Russells is making sure they get enough\nexercise. Outside of that, caring for them is relatively simple. Jack Russells\nonly need to be bathed when necessary due to their short coat. Regular combing\nand brushing is recommended with a firm bristle brush.\n\nTo get a Jack Russell Terrier show-worthy, its coat must be stripped rather\nthan clipped. This creates a shorter and smoother coat that is water and\nbramble resistant, unlike clipped coats.\n\n### Health\n\nCommon health issues affecting the Jack Russell breed include inherited eye\ndiseases and deafness. Legg Perthes is a disease of the hip joints that can\noccur most commonly in smaller breed dogs, the Jack Rusell included. They are\nalso prone to dislocation of the knee caps.\n\nJack Russells are well known for living long and healthy lives, as breeders\nhave protected the gene pool, preventing direct in-line breeding. Given proper\ncare, life expectancy averages about 15 years, possibly even longer. The\ncommon health issues associated with Jack Russells are generally due to\nrecessive genes of certain lines being bred.\n\n### History and Background\n\nReverend John Russell was a parson with a passion for fox hunting back in the\n19th century. He developed a strain of fox hunting terriers from the now\nextinct English White Terrier, a breed that was bred to be white in color so\nthat they could be distinguished from the quarry they were pursuing. This\nbreed line eventually broke off into the Parson Russell Terrier and the Jack\nRussell Terrier.\n\nFollowing World War II the need for hunting dogs began to decline drastically,\nand with it, the Jack Russell Terrier numbers. At that point, the breed\nincreasingly was kept primarily as family and companion dogs.\n\nThe Jack Russell Terrier Club of America was formed in 1976 by one of the\nfirst Jack Russell Terrier breeders in the U.S., Ailsa Crawford. In the late\n1990’s the AKC moved to recognize the Jack Russell as an official breed, but\nthe Jack Russell Terrier Club of America opposed this move as they wished to\nkeep the Jack Russell's working characteristics intact. 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Your\nexisting password has not been changed.\n\nClose\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.petmd.com/dog/grooming/evr_dg_how_to_trim_a_dogs_toenails", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20191222220900/https://www.petmd.com/dog/grooming/evr_dg_how_to_trim_a_dogs_toenails", "parsed_text": { "title": "How to Trim a Dog's Toenails", "passages": [ "The topical products we use on ourselves and even our pets could cause big problems if accidentally ingested or administered incorrectly. READ MORE", "Symptoms and treatment for kidney disease vary depending the specifics of the case, but oftentimes, a diet change can help. READ MORE", "When it comes to traveling in a car with your dog, safety should be paramount for you both. However, a recent study from Volvo Car USA found some surprising statistics. READ MORE", "Use our handy tool to help determine whether your pet is at an ideal weight or needs a change in diet and lifestyle. READ MORE", "Dog Nail Clippers – there are several styles of dog nail clippers on the market including a guillotine-style nail clipper (easiest to use, especially for small breeds), pliers-style nail clipper (better for larger breeds), and a scissors-type nail clipper.", "Dog Treats – having some treats on hand to reward your dog after each nail is a good idea to make the experience more positive, for your dog and for you.", "Styptic Powder or Other Clotting Powder – just in case you cut too short and there's bleeding. Miracle Care Kwik Stop stypic powder is one that stops bleeding fast and offers benzocaine. Baking soda, baking flour and cornstarch also work if you're in a bind.", "If you've never used dog nail clippers before, they can seem a bit intimidating, so just imagine how your dog feels! Always test the clippers first to ensure the blades are in proper working order. Regardless of the clipper style, use a firm grip on the clippers and use your fingers to separate the dog's toes and make the whole process easier.", "One great tip to make clipping your dog's nails easier is to get him used to the nail clippers before actually clipping anything. Do this by holding the clippers near his feet and nails. Praise and treat the dog. Keep doing this about 10-15 times before you stop. On another day, do the same process except this time squeeze the clippers so they make a sound. Continue praising and treating for about 15 times before ending the session. Now, when it's time to clip the dog's nails, they will be used to the clipper and the sound it makes.", "First, it is a good idea to have a vet tech, veterinarian or dog groomer show you how to trim nails first. Then, once you have an idea of what not to do you will be more successful in getting the job done. Keep in mind if you have a nervous pup that you don't have to trim all their nails at once, you can do them a few at a time if needed.", "Not all dogs need their nails trimmed, either. Many will naturally wear the nails down, or the dried ends of the nails will simply flake away without you even knowing. But some breeds, notoriously Bassets and Dachshunds, may need our help in keeping the toe nails reasonably short. Depending on the breed and size of your dog, you'll need to clip its nails anywhere from once per week to once per month.", "On occasion, you may cut a nail too short. If this does occur, have some clotting powder or solution to stop the bleeding. It's a lifesaver!", "It's important that you get yourself a good trimmer. A sturdy trimmer that is easy to learn with and become adjusted to. Once you're comfortable with the trimmer, place the main part of the tool in the palm of your hand while controlling the moveable part with your fingers. You should be able to see the small cutting blade that slides when you squeeze the handle.", "The nail should be cut from underneath, not from the top downward in the way human nails are trimmed. Slide the opening over the end of the nail while staying in the whitish part of the nail. The pink area of the nail is the live part and has blood vessels throughout – called the quick. To cut the nail, be decisive and make a smooth, quick squeeze on the handle while holding the trimmer steady. Make sure you do not clip the live pink part of the nail. And don't try to \"pop\" the end of the nail off; it will fall away on its own. This nail has been cut about as far back as is possible without causing some bleeding. You can file the edges or just let the dog wear the nail smooth. Some people will cut the nail back until there is a slight amount of bleeding in an attempt to shorten the nail back further. Not a bad idea to keep some clotting powder on hand in case you do accidentally cut too short.", "How to Trim Dog Nails When You Can't See the Quick Dogs with black hair and nails present a special challenge. On the dark nails where you can't see any pink to know where the live part of the nail starts, you can check the end of the nail. The dead area usually is whitish and as you cut deeper into the end of the nail you will begin to see a dark area. This dark area is where the live part starts. Another way to find the quick is to look at the underside of your dog's nail towards the tip. The nail should form a triangular shape with two outer \"walls.\" There is no quick at this point, making it safe to cut the tip.", "One trick to find where the quick of the nail is is to gently apply pressure with the nail trimmers where you think you should cut. If your dog yelps, jumps, or otherwise reacts to the light pressure, you are too close to the quick and need to move the clippers closer to the nail tip.", "What To Do If You Cut Too Short!! Place a tiny piece of tissue paper tightly against the end of the nail and hold it for a few minutes. Better yet, have some clotting powder available and put a small amount up against the bleeding end of the nail. Or simply cup your hand, pour the solution or powder into the hollow, and dip your dog's bleeding nail into the powder. This should work right away. Or ... do nothing. The bleeding will stop in about 5 to 7 minutes. Any more than that, give your veterinarian a call." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Trim a Dog's Toenails \| PetMD\n\nView mypetMD Content\n\nSign up for the PetMD Newsletter\n\nVet Authored Vet Approved\n\nALERT A Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of Special Kitty Wet, Canned Cat\nFood Has Been Issued Due to Health Concerns X\n\nChocolate Toxicity Meter \| Symptom Checker \| Flea & Tick Survival Guide\n\n Health\n\n * Conditions\n * Diseases A-Z\n * Veterinary Terms\n * Parasite Center\n * Pet Medication\n * Pet Insurance\n\n### FEATUREDLifestyle Vaccines: What Are They and Which Does Your Pet Need?\n\nVaccines are not a replacement for vigilance, but they are an important part\nof your pet’s healthcare. 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READ MORE\n\n * Slideshows\n\n## Top Tools & Guides\n\n * Flea & Tick Center\n * Symptom Checker\n * Alerts & Recalls\n * Chocolate Toxicity Meter\n * Healthy Weight Tool\n * Nutrition Center\n\nHome » Dog Care Center\n\n# How to Clip Dog Nails\n\n5 min read\n\nNail trimming in dogs, called a pedicure, can be done simply if you know how.\n\n### Tools You'll Need to Trim Your Dog's Nails\n\n * Dog Nail Clippers – there are several styles of dog nail clippers on the market including a guillotine-style nail clipper (easiest to use, especially for small breeds), pliers-style nail clipper (better for larger breeds), and a scissors-type nail clipper.\n * Dog Treats – having some treats on hand to reward your dog after each nail is a good idea to make the experience more positive, for your dog and for you.\n * Styptic Powder or Other Clotting Powder – just in case you cut too short and there's bleeding. Miracle Care Kwik Stop stypic powder is one that stops bleeding fast and offers benzocaine. Baking soda, baking flour and cornstarch also work if you're in a bind.\n\n### How to Use Dog Nail Clippers\n\nIf you've never used dog nail clippers before, they can seem a bit\nintimidating, so just imagine how your dog feels! Always test the clippers\nfirst to ensure the blades are in proper working order. Regardless of the\nclipper style, use a firm grip on the clippers and use your fingers to\nseparate the dog's toes and make the whole process easier.\n\nOne great tip to make clipping your dog's nails easier is to get him used to\nthe nail clippers before actually clipping anything. Do this by holding the\nclippers near his feet and nails. Praise and treat the dog. Keep doing this\nabout 10-15 times before you stop. On another day, do the same process except\nthis time squeeze the clippers so they make a sound. Continue praising and\ntreating for about 15 times before ending the session. Now, when it's time to\nclip the dog's nails, they will be used to the clipper and the sound it makes.\n\n### How to Clip Dog Nails Safely\n\nFirst, it is a good idea to have a vet tech, veterinarian or dog groomer show\nyou how to trim nails first. Then, once you have an idea of what not to do you\nwill be more successful in getting the job done. Keep in mind if you have a\nnervous pup that you don't have to trim all their nails at once, you can do\nthem a few at a time if needed.\n\nNot all dogs need their nails trimmed, either. Many will naturally wear the\nnails down, or the dried ends of the nails will simply flake away without you\neven knowing. But some breeds, notoriously Bassets and Dachshunds, may need\nour help in keeping the toe nails reasonably short. Depending on the breed and\nsize of your dog, you'll need to clip its nails anywhere from once per week to\nonce per month.\n\nOn occasion, you may cut a nail too short. If this does occur, have some\nclotting powder or solution to stop the bleeding. It's a lifesaver!\n\nNeed more tips? Look below for a visual guide ...\n\nIt's important that you get yourself a good trimmer. A sturdy trimmer that is\neasy to learn with and become adjusted to. Once you're comfortable with the\ntrimmer, place the main part of the tool in the palm of your hand while\ncontrolling the moveable part with your fingers. You should be able to see the\nsmall cutting blade that slides when you squeeze the handle. \n--- \nThe nail should be cut from underneath, not from the top downward in the way\nhuman nails are trimmed. Slide the opening over the end of the nail while\nstaying in the whitish part of the nail. The pink area of the nail is the live\npart and has blood vessels throughout – called the quick. \nTo cut the nail, be decisive and make a smooth, quick squeeze on the handle\nwhile holding the trimmer steady. Make sure you do not clip the live pink part\nof the nail. And don't try to \"pop\" the end of the nail off; it will fall away\non its own. \nThis nail has been cut about as far back as is possible without causing some\nbleeding. You can file the edges or just let the dog wear the nail smooth.\nSome people will cut the nail back until there is a slight amount of bleeding\nin an attempt to shorten the nail back further. Not a bad idea to keep some\nclotting powder on hand in case you do accidentally cut too short. \n \nHow to Trim Dog Nails When You Can't See the Quick Dogs with black hair and\nnails present a special challenge. On the dark nails where you can't see any\npink to know where the live part of the nail starts, you can check the end of\nthe nail. The dead area usually is whitish and as you cut deeper into the end\nof the nail you will begin to see a dark area. This dark area is where the\nlive part starts. Another way to find the quick is to look at the underside of\nyour dog's nail towards the tip. The nail should form a triangular shape with\ntwo outer \"walls.\" There is no quick at this point, making it safe to cut the\ntip.\n\nOne trick to find where the quick of the nail is is to gently apply pressure\nwith the nail trimmers where you think you should cut. If your dog yelps,\njumps, or otherwise reacts to the light pressure, you are too close to the\nquick and need to move the clippers closer to the nail tip. \n \nWhat To Do If You Cut Too Short!! Place a tiny piece of tissue paper tightly\nagainst the end of the nail and hold it for a few minutes. Better yet, have\nsome clotting powder available and put a small amount up against the bleeding\nend of the nail. Or simply cup your hand, pour the solution or powder into the\nhollow, and dip your dog's bleeding nail into the powder. This should work\nright away. Or ... do nothing. The bleeding will stop in about 5 to 7 minutes.\nAny more than that, give your veterinarian a call. \n \nImage: Shutterstock\n\n### Editor's Picks\n\n10 Ways to Stop Your Cat from Peeing Outside the Litter Box\n\n11 Ways You're Shortening Your Dog's Life\n\n10 Signs Your Cat Might Be Stressed\n\nThe Dangers of Grass Awns to Dog Health\n\n * Popular Links:\n * Dog Breed Information\n * Cat Breed Information\n * Dog Chocolate Toxicity Meter\n * Pet Slideshows\n\n * Centers of Excellence:\n * Dog Care Center\n * Cat Care Center\n * Nutrition Center\n * Video Center\n\n * Blogs & Tools:\n * The Daily Vet Blog\n * Symptom Checker\n * Pet Names\n * Healthy Weight Tool\n\n * Popular Pet Products:\n * dry dog food\n * Emotional Support Dog Harness\n * Therapy Dog Patch\n * Dry Puppy Food\n\nPet Central RSS \| Feedback \| Contact Us \| Legal Notices \| Privacy Policy \|\nConditions of Use \| Sitemap\n\n©1999-2019 PetMD, LLC. All Rights Reserved\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/jack-russell-terrier", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20211027104727/https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/jack-russell-terrier", "parsed_text": { "title": "Jack Russell Terrier Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts – Dogtime", "passages": [ "Developed in England some 200 years ago to hunt foxes, the Jack Russell Terrier, also known as the Parson Russell Terrier, is a lively, independent, and clever little dog. They’re charming and affectionate, but they’re also a handful to train and manage. For experienced dog parents only!", "Although these are purebred dogs, you may still find them in shelters and rescues. Remember to adopt! Don’t shop if this is the breed for you.", "At first, this small, adorable, and affectionate dog may seem like a good choice for new pet parents and apartment dwellers. But you may find yourself surprised at this little pup’s energy and intensity. These dogs need plenty of exercise and firm, consistent training, or else they may act out with unwanted behaviors. That said, if you know how to handle a bit of rowdiness and can keep up with an energetic pup, you’ll be rewarded with a loving and loyal friend for life.", "It’s important to remember that dogs of any breed can suffer from health issues throughout their lives. A good pet insurance plan can help you prepare to give your dog the care they need at any age.", "Contrary to popular belief, small size doesn't necessarily an apartment dog make. Plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high- rise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents are all good qualities in an apartment dog. And you can find an awesome crate for your dog here to give them a little more personal space in your apartment.", "Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.", "Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time dog parent to manage. You'll get your best match if you take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch.", "If you're new to dog parenting, take a look at 101 Dog Tricks and read up on how to train your dog!", "You may also want to consider adopting a senior dog, as they tend to be less demanding of your time and energy. You can keep your senior dog active well into old age by providing them with joint supplements to fight the symptoms of arthritis. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to their routine can help their joints stay healthy.", "Some dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take even a dirty look to heart. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called \"easygoing,\" \"tolerant,\" \"resilient,\" and even \"thick-skinned,\" can better handle a noisy, chaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or variable routine. Do you have young kids, throw lots of dinner parties, play in a garage band, or lead a hectic life? Go with a low-sensitivity dog.", "Some breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or even panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very destructive--barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem. These breeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take the dog to work.", "Breeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as Greyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to live inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly walks. You can find a great jacket for your dog here!", "Dogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are breeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well to cool themselves off. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, your dog will need to stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra cautious about exercising your dog in the heat.", "Some breeds are independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same person since puppyhood; others bond closely to one person and are indifferent to everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't the only factor that goes into affection levels; dogs who were raised inside a home with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more easily.", "Treats can help the bonding process go more smoothly. Try giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews to help them see you as a provider and to keep their joints healthy!", "Being gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and hugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming children are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by who's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children, as are American Staffordshire Terriers (which are considered Pit Bulls). Small, delicate, and potentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren't always so family-friendly.", "*All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a guarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed can be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to get along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type, all dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful circumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be supervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.", "Friendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely different things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs, even if they're love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some will turn tail and run. Breed isn't the only factor. Dogs who lived with their littermates and mother until at least six to eight weeks of age and who spent lots of time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have good canine social skills.", "Stranger-friendly dogs will greet guests with wagging tails and nuzzles; others are shy, indifferent, or even aggressive. However, no matter what the breed, a dog who was socialized and exposed to lots of different types, ages, sizes, and shapes of people as a puppy will respond better to strangers as an adult. Remember that even friendly dogs should stay on a good, strong leash like this one in public!", "If you're going to share your home with a dog, you'll need to deal with some level of dog hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does vary greatly among the breeds. Some dogs shed year-round, some \"blow\" seasonally, some do both, and some shed hardly at all. If you're a neatnik, you'll need to either pick a low-shedding breed or relax your standards. To help keep your home a little cleaner, you can find a great de-shedding tool here!", "Drool-prone dogs may drape ropes of slobber on your arm and leave big, wet spots on your clothes when they come over to say hello. If you've got a laid- back attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to choose a dog who rates low in the drool department.", "Some breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping, and other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have the time and patience for a dog who needs a lot of grooming, or the money to pay someone else to do it.", "Due to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic health problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn't mean that every dog of that breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an increased risk.", "If you're adopting a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in. You may also want to ask if your shelter or rescue has information about the physical health of your potential pup's parents and other relatives.", "Many dogs suffer from mobility issues as they approach old age. Giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews can improve their joint health and keep them moving!", "Some breeds have hearty appetites and tend to put on weight easily. As in humans, being overweight can cause health problems in dogs. If you pick a breed that's prone to packing on pounds, you'll need to limit treats, make sure they get enough exercise, and measure out their daily food servings into regular meals rather than leaving food out all the time.", "Ask your vet about your dog's diet and what they recommend for feeding your pooch to keep them at a healthy weight. Weight gain can lead to other health issues or worsen problems like arthritis. Giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews can improve your dog's joint health while you keep them at an appropriate weight!", "Dogs come in all sizes, from the world's smallest pooch, the Chihuahua, to the towering Great Dane, how much space a dog takes up is a key factor in deciding if they're compatible with you and your living space. Large dog breeds might seem overpowering and intimidating, but some of them are incredibly sweet! Take a look and find the right sized dog for you!", "Many larger dogs are prone to joint issues. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to their routine can help their joints stay healthy.", "Easy-to-train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt (such as the word \"sit\"), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a treat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition during training.", "Many breeds are intelligent but approach training with a \"What's in it for me?\" attitude, in which case you'll need to use rewards and games to teach them to want to comply with your requests. You should check out Glyde Mobility Chews for treats that can actually improve your dog's joint health to get you started!", "Dogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just as dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies. If they don't get the mental stimulation they need, they'll make their own work-- usually with projects you won't like, such as digging and chewing. Obedience training and interactive dog toys are good ways to give a dog a brain workout, as are dog sports and careers, such as agility and search and rescue.", "Common in most breeds during puppyhood and in Retriever breeds at all ages, mouthiness means a tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite (a soft, fairly painless bite that doesn't puncture the skin). Mouthy dogs are more likely to use their mouths to hold or \"herd\" their human family members, and they need training to learn that it's fine to gnaw on chew toys, but not on people. Mouthy breeds tend to really enjoy a game of fetch, as well as a good chew on a toy that's been stuffed with kibble and treats.", "Dogs who were bred to hunt, such as Terriers, have an inborn desire to chase-- and sometimes kill--other animals. Anything whizzing by, such as cats, squirrels, and perhaps even cars, can trigger that instinct. Dogs who like to chase need to be leashed or kept in a fenced area when outdoors, and you'll need a high, secure fence in your yard. These breeds generally aren't a good fit for homes with smaller pets that can look like prey, such as cats, hamsters, or small dogs. Breeds that were originally used for bird hunting, on the other hand, generally won't chase, but you'll probably have a hard time getting their attention when there are birds flying by.", "Some breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think about how often the dog vocalizes with barks or howls. If you're considering a hound, would you find their trademark howls musical or maddening? If you're considering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious \"strangers\" put your pup on permanent alert? Will the local wildlife literally drive your dog wild? Do you live in housing with noise restrictions? Do you have neighbors nearby? Then you may wish to choose a quieter dog.", "Some breeds are more free-spirited than others. Nordic dogs such as Siberian Huskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they'll take off after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must follow their noses--or that bunny that just ran across the path--even if it means leaving you behind.", "High-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action. Originally bred to perform a canine job of some sort, such as retrieving game for hunters or herding livestock, they have the stamina to put in a full workday. They need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely to spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells.", "Low-energy dogs are the canine equivalent of a couch potato, content to doze the day away. When picking a breed, consider your own activity level and lifestyle, and think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic dog invigorating or annoying.", "Your dog's energy level can also be affected by health issues. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your pet's routine can improve their joint health and keep them moving!", "A vigorous dog may or may not have high energy, but everything they do, they do with vigor: they strain on the leash (until you train them not to), try to plow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. These dynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best fit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. A low-vigor dog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life.", "Some breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Others need daily, vigorous exercise, especially those that were originally bred for physically demanding jobs, like herding or hunting.", "Without enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up energy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. Breeds that need a lot of exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those interested in training their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such as agility.", "Even older dogs need exercise, and it can help fight symptoms of arthritis and other age-related conditions. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your dog's routine can give your dog the joint supplements they need to stay active well into old age.", "Some dogs are perpetual puppies -- always begging for a game -- while others are more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider how many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog.", "You may want to consider adopting an older dog. Seniors can remain playful well into old age and have fewer demands than young dogs. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your senior's routine can help fight the symptoms of arthritis and keep your old dog active and playful.", "Once upon a time, hunting was a favorite pastime among men of property, including men of the church. We can thank one of those hard-hunting English parsons for the Jack Russell Terrier, developed to hunt fox in the south of England some 200 years ago. Parson John Russell, \"Jack\" to his friends, wanted an efficient hunting dog and decided to design exactly the dog he had in mind.", "The result was a bold, athletic dog who won hearts with his quickness, intelligence, determination, and intense desire to hunt. The Jack Russell Terrier, also called the Parson Russell Terrier, is a favorite among horse owners, dog sports enthusiasts, animal trainers for film and television, and people who simply appreciate his fearless personality, boundless energy, entertaining antics, and portable size.", "But beware! The trained Jack Russell that you see on TV or in movies doesn't come that way. Teaching a Jack Russell to become a civilized companion is no easy task. It requires lots of time and patience as well as a strong sense of humor. The JRT is highly trainable, but he has a mind of his own and won't stand for boredom. If you don't keep him entertained, he'll find his own amusements, and you probably won't be happy with the results.", "If you want a dog who can learn tricks, run an agility or flyball course in seconds flat, play fetch until you drop, and who will make a charming companion when he's not getting into mischief, the Jack Russell may be the dog for you. If you can't deal with a dog who will chew, dig, and bark, rocket through the house multiple times daily, chase cats and other small animals with glee and murderous intent, and will always find the loophole in any command you give, he's definitely not the dog for you, no matter how cute and small he is.", "If you have the time and patience to devote to him, the Jack Russell has many qualities that make him an ideal family dog. He's devoted to his people and loves being with them. His heritage as a hunting dog makes him an excellent jogging companion once he's full grown. Active older children will find him to be a happy and affectionate playmate, but his rambunctious nature can overwhelm younger kids.", "On the downside, his fearless nature frequently puts him in harm's way. He has tons of energy and won't be satisfied by a sedate walk around the block. This is a dog who loves to run and jump and fetch. Plan on giving him 30 to 45 minutes daily of vigorous exercise.", "He's an escape artist who's best suited to a home with a yard and a secure fence that can't be climbed, dug under, or jumped over. An underground electronic fence won't contain a JRT. The Jack's strong prey drive makes him entirely untrustworthy off leash, so you'll need snap on the leash when you're outside of fenced areas. And his instinct to \"go to ground\" — to dig for prey — means your garden isn't safe from excavation.", "A Jack Russell can fill your days with laughter and love, but only if you can provide him with the attention, training, supervision, and structure he needs. First-time or timid dog owners would do well to start with a less challenging pooch. Do yourself and the dog a favor by considering carefully whether this is the right breed for you. If it is, you're in for a wild but wonderful ride.", "The Jack Russell Terrier, like many terriers, enjoys digging and can make quite a large hole in a short time. It' easier to train a dog to dig in a specific area than it is to break him of a digging habit.", "Jack Russell Terriers must have a securely fenced yard to give them room to play and burn off their abundant energy. Underground electronic fencing won't hold them. Jacks have been known to climb trees and even chain link fencing to escape their yards, so it's best if their time outdoors is supervised.", "First-time or timid dog owners would do well to choose another kind of dog. The Jack can be a challenge even for an experienced dog owner. He's strong willed and requires firm and consistent training.", "Aggression toward other dogs can be a serious problem with the Jack Russell Terrier if he's not taught to get along with other canines from an early age.", "The Jack Russell thrives when he's with his family and should not live outdoors or in a kennel. When you leave the house, try turning on a radio to help prevent separation anxiety.", "Jack Russells have a strong prey drive and will take off after smaller animals. They should never be trusted off leash unless they're in a fenced area.", "Jack Russell Terriers have a high energy level and are active indoors and out. They need several walks per day, or several good games in the yard. They make excellent jogging companions.", "To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from a puppy mill, a pet store, or a breeder who doesn't provide health clearances or guarantees. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies and breeds for sound temperaments.", "The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in southern England during the mid-1800s by Parson John Russell, from whom the breed took its name. Russell aimed to create a working terrier who would hunt with hounds, bolting foxes from their dens so the hounds could chase them.", "The Jack Russell became a favorite of many sportsmen, especially those who hunted on horseback. The breed was known in the U.S. by the 1930s, and several breed clubs sprang up with different opinions concerning the Jack's appearance, working ability, and whether he should compete in conformation shows or remain a working dog.", "The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America maintains an independent registry and considers the Jack purely a hunting dog, but the Jack Russell Terrier Association of America (JRTCA) sought recognition by the American Kennel Club, which was granted in 2000. To differentiate it from the dogs registered by the JRTCA, the American Kennel Club renamed the breed, calling it the Parson Russell Terrier.", "Jack Russells vary widely in size, because different types were used for different purposes and terrain. They range in height from 10 to 15 inches at the shoulder and weigh 13 to 17 pounds.", "Jack Russells who stand 10 to 12 inches and are longer than they are tall are known as Shorty Jacks. Shorty Jacks resemble Corgis or Dachshunds more than the taller, more balanced American Kennel Club-registered Parson Russell Terriers or the dogs registered by the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America or the Jack Russell Terrier Association of America.", "The energetic and spirited Jack packs a lot of personality into his small body. Loving, devoted, and endlessly amusing, he enjoys life and all it has to offer. Given half a chance, he'll pursue his delights over fences and through the streets. He's incredibly intelligent, but his wilful nature can make him difficult to train. Friendly toward people, he can be aggressive toward other dogs and any animal that resembles prey, including cats. His fearless nature puts him at risk when he decides to take on a bigger dog.", "He thrives on structure and routine, but training sessions should be short and sweet to hold his interest. Repetition bores him. A proper Jack is friendly and affectionate, never shy.", "Like every dog, Jack Russells need early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Jack Russell puppy grows up to be a well- rounded dog.", "Jack Russell Terriers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Jacks will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.", "If you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog's been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.", "In Jack Russells, you should expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals for patellas (knees) and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that the eyes are normal.", "Because some health problems don't appear until a dog reaches full maturity, health clearances aren't issued to dogs younger than 2 years old. Look for a breeder who doesn't breed her dogs until they're two or three years old.", "The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America doesn't register any dogs with hereditary defects; dogs must pass a specific veterinary exam before being registered.", " Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease is generally a disease of small breeds. This condition — a deformity of the ball of the hip joint — can be confused with hip dysplasia. It causes wearing and arthritis. It can be repaired surgically, and the prognosis is good with the help of rehabilitation therapy afterward.\n* Deafness is associated with white coat color and is sometimes seen in this breed.\n* Patellar Luxation, also known as \"slipped stifles,\" is a common problem in small dogs. It is caused when the patella, which has three parts-the femur (thigh bone), patella (knee cap), and tibia (calf)-is not properly lined up. This causes lameness in the leg or an abnormal gait, sort of like a skip or a hop. It is a condition that is present at birth although the actual misalignment or luxation does not always occur until much later. The rubbing caused by patellar luxation can lead to arthritis, a degenerative joint disease. There are four grades of patellar luxation, ranging from grade I, an occasional luxation causing temporary lameness in the joint, to grade IV, in which the turning of the tibia is severe and the patella cannot be realigned manually. This gives the dog a bowlegged appearance. Severe grades of patellar luxation may require surgical repair.\n* Glaucoma is a painful disease in which pressure is abnormally high in the eye. Eyes are constantly producing and draining a fluid called aqueous humor. If the fluid doesn't drain correctly, the pressure inside the eye increases. That high pressure causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in vision loss and blindness. There are two types. Primary glaucoma, which is hereditary, occurs when there is a problem in the area of the eye where fluid goes out. Secondary glaucoma is a result of some other problem in the eye, such as inflammation, a tumor, or injury. Glaucoma generally only affects one eye first. Affected eyes will be red, teary, squinty, and appear painful. A dilated pupil won't react to light, and the front of the eye will have a whitish, almost blue cloudiness. Vision loss and eventually blindness will result, sometimes even with treatment. Treatment can be surgery or it can be treated with medicine, depending on the case.\n* Lens Luxation causes the lens of the eye to become displaced when the ligament holding it in place deteriorates. It's sometimes treatable with medication or surgery, but in severe cases the eye may need to be removed.\nRegardless of how healthy your dog is when you first bring them home, you should prepare for any issues that may come up throughout their life. A pet insurance plan can help you stay ready for any of your dog's veterinary needs.", "The Jack Russell is a people lover who should live indoors with the family. It's best if he has access to a fenced yard where he can burn off some of his abundant energy. The fence should be impossible for him to climb, dig under, or jump — think Fort Knox. And don't count on an underground electronic fence to keep your Jack in the yard. The threat of a shock is nothing compared to the desire to chase what looks like prey.", "Always walk your Jack on leash to prevent him from chasing other animals, challenging bigger dogs, or running in front of cars. Give him 30 to 45 minutes of vigorous exercise daily, as well as plenty of off-leash play in the yard to keep him tired and out of trouble.", "Faint heart never trained feisty Jack Russell. People who live with Jack Russells must be firm and consistent in what they expect. Jacks are strong- willed dogs, and although they respond to positive motivation in the form of praise, play, and food rewards, they'll become stubborn in the face of harsh corrections. Provide your Jack Russell with rules and routines and apply the right amount of patience and motivation, however, and you'll be well rewarded. There are no limits to what a Jack Russell can learn when he's paired with the right person.", "Give your Jack plenty of positive interactions with other dogs beginning in puppyhood — early socialization is important to prevent aggression toward other dogs.", "How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl.", "Keep your Jack Russell in good shape by measuring his food and feeding him twice a day rather than leaving food out all the time. If you're unsure whether he's overweight, give him the eye test and the hands-on test. First, look down at him. You should be able to see a waist. Then place your hands on his back, thumbs along the spine, with the fingers spread downward. You should be able to feel but not see his ribs without having to press hard. If you can't, he needs less food and more exercise.", "For more on feeding your Jack Russell Terrier, see our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.", "The Parson Russell Terrier comes in two coat types: smooth and broken. Both types have a double coat with a coarse texture. The broken coat is slightly longer with just a hint of eyebrows and a beard. Some Jacks have what's called a rough coat, which is longer than a broken coat. Whatever its type, the coat is never curly or wavy.", "Jacks can be white, white with black or tan markings, or tricolor (white, black, and tan). The white on the body helps the hunter see the dog in the field.", "Both coat types need only weekly brushing to remove dead and loose hair. If you brush your Jack faithfully, he should rarely need a bath. Broken or rough coats must be stripped once or twice a year.", "Trim nails once or twice a month. If you can hear them clicking on the floor, they're too long. Short, neatly trimmed nails keep the feet in good condition and protect your shins from getting scratched when your Jack enthusiastically jumps up to greet you.", "The only other grooming care he needs is dental hygiene. Brush his teeth at least two or three times a week to prevent tartar buildup and periodontal disease, daily for best results.", "Start brushing and examining your Jack when he's a puppy, to get him used to it. Handle his paws frequently — dogs are touchy about their feet — and look inside his mouth and ears. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he's an adult.", "Jack Russell Terriers are loving and affectionate dogs who can do well in homes with older children who understand how to interact with dogs. They're not suitable for homes with young children. Besides being rambunctious, they can snap when roughly handled.", "Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's sleeping or eating or to try to take the dog's food away.", "Some Jacks are aggressive toward other dogs, especially dogs of the same sex. They have a strong prey drive and will chase (and kill, if given the chance) cats and other small animals.", "Jack Russell Terriers are sometimes bought without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one, and these dogs often end up in the care of rescue groups, in need of adoption or fostering. Other Jacks end up in rescue because their owners have divorced or died. If you're interested in adopting an adult Jack Russell who's already gone through the destructive puppy stage and may already be trained, a rescue group is a good place to start.", "* Parson Russell Terrier Association of America Rescue\n* Russell Rescue, Inc.\n* Russell Refuge\n* JRTCC National Russell Rescue\nAll dogs will need veterinary care at some point in their lives. When you adopt, make sure you're prepared to address any health issues that may come up after you leave the shelter. A pet insurance plan can keep your dog covered.", "Dogtime is a property of Evolve Media Holdings, LLC. © 2021 All Rights Reserved. \| Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media Holdings, LLC, and its owned and operated subsidiaries may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links." ] }, "parsed_md": "Jack Russell Terrier Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts\n– Dogtime\n\n### Logo – Original\n\n * Adopt\n * Dog Breeds\n\n * All Breeds A to Z\n * All Purebred Breeds\n * Hybrid Breeds\n * Mixed Breeds\n * Dog Breed Groups\n * Dog Breeds By Traits\n * Dog Matchup\n * Dog Blog\n\n * Dear Labby\n * Save A Dog\n * Dogs On Duty\n * Celeb Pets\n * Puppies\n * Dog Names\n\n * Top 100 Dog Names\n * Dog Names By Breed\n * Dog Names By Theme\n * Male Dog Names\n * Female Dog Names\n * Dog Health\n\n * Dog Medical Conditions\n * Dog Medications\n * Ages & Stages\n * Behavior\n * Canine Cancer\n * Dental Care\n * Fitness\n * Flea & Tick\n * Food & Nutrition\n * Grooming\n * Alternative Health\n * Spay & Neuter\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Dog Training\n * Supplies\n * Grief\n * Pet Safety\n * Home Cleaning\n * Dog Adoption Stories\n * Activities\n * Parties\n * Travel\n * Reviews\n * Best Products\n * Shop\n\n * Adopt\n * Dog Breeds\n\n * All Breeds A to Z\n * All Purebred Breeds\n * Hybrid Breeds\n * Mixed Breeds\n * Dog Breed Groups\n * Dog Breeds By Traits\n * Dog Matchup\n * Dog Blog\n\n * Dear Labby\n * Save A Dog\n * Dogs On Duty\n * Celeb Pets\n * Puppies\n * Dog Names\n\n * Top 100 Dog Names\n * Dog Names By Breed\n * Dog Names By Theme\n * Male Dog Names\n * Female Dog Names\n * Dog Health\n\n * Dog Medical Conditions\n * Dog Medications\n * Ages & Stages\n * Behavior\n * Canine Cancer\n * Dental Care\n * Fitness\n * Flea & Tick\n * Food & Nutrition\n * Grooming\n * Alternative Health\n * Spay & Neuter\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Dog Training\n * Supplies\n * Grief\n * Pet Safety\n * Home Cleaning\n * Dog Adoption Stories\n * Activities\n * Parties\n * Travel\n * Reviews\n * Best Products\n * Shop\n\n### More From Our Channels\n\n * Facebook Dogtime\n * Pinterest Dogtime\n * Instagram Dogtime\n\n# Jack Russell Terrier\n\nDeveloped in England some 200 years ago to hunt foxes, the Jack Russell\nTerrier, also known as the Parson Russell Terrier, is a lively, independent,\nand clever little dog. They’re charming and affectionate, but they’re also a\nhandful to train and manage. For experienced dog parents only!\n\nAlthough these are purebred dogs, you may still find them in shelters and\nrescues. Remember to adopt! Don’t shop if this is the breed for you.\n\nAt first, this small, adorable, and affectionate dog may seem like a good\nchoice for new pet parents and apartment dwellers. But you may find yourself\nsurprised at this little pup’s energy and intensity. These dogs need plenty of\nexercise and firm, consistent training, or else they may act out with unwanted\nbehaviors. That said, if you know how to handle a bit of rowdiness and can\nkeep up with an energetic pup, you’ll be rewarded with a loving and loyal\nfriend for life.\n\nIt’s important to remember that dogs of any breed can suffer from health\nissues throughout their lives. A good pet insurance plan can help you prepare\nto give your dog the care they need at any age.\n\nSee below for complete list of Jack Russell Terrier dog breed facts and\ncharacteristics!\n\n## Jack Russell Terrier Dog Breed Pictures\n\nJack Russell Terrier Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts\n– Dogtime\n\nInitiate Gallery\n\n## Breed Characteristics:\n\n### Adaptability\n\nAdapts Well To Apartment Living\n\n3\n\nContrary to popular belief, small size doesn't necessarily an apartment dog\nmake. Plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high-\nrise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other\nresidents are all good qualities in an apartment dog. And you can find an\nawesome crate for your dog here to give them a little more personal space in\nyour apartment.\n\n * See Dogs Not Well Suited to Apartment Living\n\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\n\nGood For Novice Owners\n\n2\n\nSome dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are\nfairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your\nmistakes or inconsistencies.\n\nDogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be\nharder for a first-time dog parent to manage. You'll get your best match if\nyou take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch.\n\nIf you're new to dog parenting, take a look at 101 Dog Tricks and read up on\nhow to train your dog!\n\nYou may also want to consider adopting a senior dog, as they tend to be less\ndemanding of your time and energy. You can keep your senior dog active well\ninto old age by providing them with joint supplements to fight the symptoms of\narthritis. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to their routine can help their joints\nstay healthy.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Good For Experienced Owners\n\nSensitivity Level\n\n3\n\nSome dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take\neven a dirty look to heart. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called \"easygoing,\"\n\"tolerant,\" \"resilient,\" and even \"thick-skinned,\" can better handle a noisy,\nchaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or\nvariable routine. Do you have young kids, throw lots of dinner parties, play\nin a garage band, or lead a hectic life? Go with a low-sensitivity dog.\n\n * See Dogs Who Have Low Sensitivity Levels\n\nTolerates Being Alone\n\n3\n\nSome breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or\neven panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very\ndestructive--barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem. These\nbreeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take\nthe dog to work.\n\n * See Dogs Poorly Suited To Be Alone\n\nTolerates Cold Weather\n\n4\n\nBreeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as\nGreyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to\nlive inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly\nwalks. You can find a great jacket for your dog here!\n\n * Click here to see Dogs Poorly Suited For Cold Weather\n\nDogTime participates in the Chewy affiliate program to earn fees for linking\nto products on Chewy.com.\n\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\n\nTolerates Hot Weather\n\n3\n\nDogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are\nbreeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well\nto cool themselves off. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, your dog will need\nto stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra\ncautious about exercising your dog in the heat.\n\n * See Dogs Poorly Suited For Hot Weather\n\n### All Around Friendliness\n\nAffectionate With Family\n\n5\n\nSome breeds are independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same\nperson since puppyhood; others bond closely to one person and are indifferent\nto everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't\nthe only factor that goes into affection levels; dogs who were raised inside a\nhome with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more\neasily.\n\nTreats can help the bonding process go more smoothly. Try giving your dog\nGlyde Mobility Chews to help them see you as a provider and to keep their\njoints healthy!\n\nSee Dogs Less Affectionate with Family\n\nKid-Friendly\n\n4\n\nBeing gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and\nhugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming\nchildren are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by\nwho's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children,\nas are American Staffordshire Terriers (which are considered Pit Bulls).\nSmall, delicate, and potentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren't always\nso family-friendly.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Not Kid Friendly\n\n*All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a\nguarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed\ncan be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to\nget along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type,\nall dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful\ncircumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be\nsupervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.\n\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\n\nDog Friendly\n\n5\n\nFriendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely\ndifferent things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs, even if\nthey're love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some\nwill turn tail and run. Breed isn't the only factor. Dogs who lived with their\nlittermates and mother until at least six to eight weeks of age and who spent\nlots of time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have\ngood canine social skills.\n\n See Dogs Who Are Not So Dog Friendly\n\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\n\nFriendly Toward Strangers\n\n4\n\nStranger-friendly dogs will greet guests with wagging tails and nuzzles;\nothers are shy, indifferent, or even aggressive. However, no matter what the\nbreed, a dog who was socialized and exposed to lots of different types, ages,\nsizes, and shapes of people as a puppy will respond better to strangers as an\nadult. Remember that even friendly dogs should stay on a good, strong leash\nlike this one in public!\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Less Friendly To Strangers\n\nDogTime participates in the Chewy affiliate program to earn fees for linking\nto products on Chewy.com.\n\n### Health And Grooming Needs\n\nAmount Of Shedding\n\n3\n\nIf you're going to share your home with a dog, you'll need to deal with some\nlevel of dog hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does\nvary greatly among the breeds. Some dogs shed year-round, some \"blow\"\nseasonally, some do both, and some shed hardly at all. If you're a neatnik,\nyou'll need to either pick a low-shedding breed or relax your standards. To\nhelp keep your home a little cleaner, you can find a great de-shedding tool\nhere!\n\n * Click Here To See Dogs Who Shed Very Little\n\nDogTime participates in the Chewy affiliate program to earn fees for linking\nto products on Chewy.com.\n\nDrooling Potential\n\n1\n\nDrool-prone dogs may drape ropes of slobber on your arm and leave big, wet\nspots on your clothes when they come over to say hello. If you've got a laid-\nback attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to\nchoose a dog who rates low in the drool department.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Not Big Droolers\n\nEasy To Groom\n\n3\n\nSome breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping,\nand other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have\nthe time and patience for a dog who needs a lot of grooming, or the money to\npay someone else to do it.\n\n * See Dogs Who Require More Grooming\n\nGeneral Health\n\n4\n\nDue to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic\nhealth problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn't mean that every dog of\nthat breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an\nincreased risk.\n\nIf you're adopting a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which genetic\nillnesses are common to the breed you're interested in. You may also want to\nask if your shelter or rescue has information about the physical health of\nyour potential pup's parents and other relatives.\n\nMany dogs suffer from mobility issues as they approach old age. Giving your\ndog Glyde Mobility Chews can improve their joint health and keep them moving!\n\n * See Dogs More Prone To Health Problems\n\nPotential For Weight Gain\n\n4\n\nSome breeds have hearty appetites and tend to put on weight easily. As in\nhumans, being overweight can cause health problems in dogs. If you pick a\nbreed that's prone to packing on pounds, you'll need to limit treats, make\nsure they get enough exercise, and measure out their daily food servings into\nregular meals rather than leaving food out all the time.\n\nAsk your vet about your dog's diet and what they recommend for feeding your\npooch to keep them at a healthy weight. Weight gain can lead to other health\nissues or worsen problems like arthritis. Giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews\ncan improve your dog's joint health while you keep them at an appropriate\nweight!\n\nSize\n\n2\n\nDogs come in all sizes, from the world's smallest pooch, the Chihuahua, to the\ntowering Great Dane, how much space a dog takes up is a key factor in deciding\nif they're compatible with you and your living space. Large dog breeds might\nseem overpowering and intimidating, but some of them are incredibly sweet!\nTake a look and find the right sized dog for you!\n\nMany larger dogs are prone to joint issues. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to\ntheir routine can help their joints stay healthy.\n\n * See Medium Dogs\n * See Small Dogs\n\n### Trainability\n\nEasy To Train\n\n4\n\nEasy-to-train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt\n(such as the word \"sit\"), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a\ntreat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition\nduring training.\n\nMany breeds are intelligent but approach training with a \"What's in it for\nme?\" attitude, in which case you'll need to use rewards and games to teach\nthem to want to comply with your requests. You should check out Glyde Mobility\nChews for treats that can actually improve your dog's joint health to get you\nstarted!\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Challenging To Train\n\nIntelligence\n\n5\n\nDogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and\nconcentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just\nas dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies. If they\ndon't get the mental stimulation they need, they'll make their own work--\nusually with projects you won't like, such as digging and chewing. Obedience\ntraining and interactive dog toys are good ways to give a dog a brain workout,\nas are dog sports and careers, such as agility and search and rescue.\n\n * See Dogs Who Have Lower Intelligence\n\nPotential For Mouthiness\n\n4\n\nCommon in most breeds during puppyhood and in Retriever breeds at all ages,\nmouthiness means a tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite (a soft, fairly\npainless bite that doesn't puncture the skin). Mouthy dogs are more likely to\nuse their mouths to hold or \"herd\" their human family members, and they need\ntraining to learn that it's fine to gnaw on chew toys, but not on people.\nMouthy breeds tend to really enjoy a game of fetch, as well as a good chew on\na toy that's been stuffed with kibble and treats.\n\nPrey Drive\n\n5\n\n(Picture Credit: Haydn West - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)\n\nDogs who were bred to hunt, such as Terriers, have an inborn desire to chase--\nand sometimes kill--other animals. Anything whizzing by, such as cats,\nsquirrels, and perhaps even cars, can trigger that instinct. Dogs who like to\nchase need to be leashed or kept in a fenced area when outdoors, and you'll\nneed a high, secure fence in your yard. These breeds generally aren't a good\nfit for homes with smaller pets that can look like prey, such as cats,\nhamsters, or small dogs. Breeds that were originally used for bird hunting, on\nthe other hand, generally won't chase, but you'll probably have a hard time\ngetting their attention when there are birds flying by.\n\n * See Dogs Who Have Low Prey Drive\n\nTendency To Bark Or Howl\n\n4\n\nSome breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think\nabout how often the dog vocalizes with barks or howls. If you're considering a\nhound, would you find their trademark howls musical or maddening? If you're\nconsidering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious \"strangers\" put your\npup on permanent alert? Will the local wildlife literally drive your dog wild?\nDo you live in housing with noise restrictions? Do you have neighbors nearby?\nThen you may wish to choose a quieter dog.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Mostly Quiet\n\nWanderlust Potential\n\n4\n\nSome breeds are more free-spirited than others. Nordic dogs such as Siberian\nHuskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they'll take\noff after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must\nfollow their noses--or that bunny that just ran across the path--even if it\nmeans leaving you behind.\n\n * See Dogs Less Prone To Wander\n\n### Physical Needs\n\nEnergy Level\n\n5\n\nHigh-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action. Originally bred to\nperform a canine job of some sort, such as retrieving game for hunters or\nherding livestock, they have the stamina to put in a full workday. They need a\nsignificant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely\nto spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells.\n\nLow-energy dogs are the canine equivalent of a couch potato, content to doze\nthe day away. When picking a breed, consider your own activity level and\nlifestyle, and think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic dog\ninvigorating or annoying.\n\nYour dog's energy level can also be affected by health issues. Adding Glyde\nMobility Chews to your pet's routine can improve their joint health and keep\nthem moving!\n\n * See Dogs Who Have Low Energy\n\nIntensity\n\n5\n\nA vigorous dog may or may not have high energy, but everything they do, they\ndo with vigor: they strain on the leash (until you train them not to), try to\nplow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. These\ndynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best\nfit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. A low-vigor\ndog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life.\n\n * See Dogs With Low Intensity\n\nExercise Needs\n\n5\n\nSome breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Others need\ndaily, vigorous exercise, especially those that were originally bred for\nphysically demanding jobs, like herding or hunting.\n\nWithout enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up\nenergy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. Breeds\nthat need a lot of exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those\ninterested in training their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such\nas agility.\n\nEven older dogs need exercise, and it can help fight symptoms of arthritis and\nother age-related conditions. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your dog's\nroutine can give your dog the joint supplements they need to stay active well\ninto old age.\n\n * See Dogs Who Don't Need Tons of Exercise\n\nPotential For Playfulness\n\n5\n\nSome dogs are perpetual puppies -- always begging for a game -- while others\nare more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider\nhow many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have\nkids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog.\n\nYou may want to consider adopting an older dog. Seniors can remain playful\nwell into old age and have fewer demands than young dogs. Adding Glyde\nMobility Chews to your senior's routine can help fight the symptoms of\narthritis and keep your old dog active and playful.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Less Playful\n\n## Vital Stats:\n\nDog Breed Group:\n\nTerrier Dogs\n\nHeight:\n\n10 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder\n\nWeight:\n\n13 to 17 pounds\n\nLife Span:\n\n10 to 15 years\n\n## More About This Breed\n\n * Once upon a time, hunting was a favorite pastime among men of property, including men of the church. We can thank one of those hard-hunting English parsons for the Jack Russell Terrier, developed to hunt fox in the south of England some 200 years ago. Parson John Russell, \"Jack\" to his friends, wanted an efficient hunting dog and decided to design exactly the dog he had in mind.\n\nThe result was a bold, athletic dog who won hearts with his quickness,\nintelligence, determination, and intense desire to hunt. The Jack Russell\nTerrier, also called the Parson Russell Terrier, is a favorite among horse\nowners, dog sports enthusiasts, animal trainers for film and television, and\npeople who simply appreciate his fearless personality, boundless energy,\nentertaining antics, and portable size.\n\nBut beware! The trained Jack Russell that you see on TV or in movies doesn't\ncome that way. Teaching a Jack Russell to become a civilized companion is no\neasy task. It requires lots of time and patience as well as a strong sense of\nhumor. The JRT is highly trainable, but he has a mind of his own and won't\nstand for boredom. If you don't keep him entertained, he'll find his own\namusements, and you probably won't be happy with the results.\n\nIf you want a dog who can learn tricks, run an agility or flyball course in\nseconds flat, play fetch until you drop, and who will make a charming\ncompanion when he's not getting into mischief, the Jack Russell may be the dog\nfor you. If you can't deal with a dog who will chew, dig, and bark, rocket\nthrough the house multiple times daily, chase cats and other small animals\nwith glee and murderous intent, and will always find the loophole in any\ncommand you give, he's definitely not the dog for you, no matter how cute and\nsmall he is.\n\nIf you have the time and patience to devote to him, the Jack Russell has many\nqualities that make him an ideal family dog. He's devoted to his people and\nloves being with them. His heritage as a hunting dog makes him an excellent\njogging companion once he's full grown. Active older children will find him to\nbe a happy and affectionate playmate, but his rambunctious nature can\noverwhelm younger kids.\n\nOn the downside, his fearless nature frequently puts him in harm's way. He has\ntons of energy and won't be satisfied by a sedate walk around the block. This\nis a dog who loves to run and jump and fetch. Plan on giving him 30 to 45\nminutes daily of vigorous exercise.\n\nHe's an escape artist who's best suited to a home with a yard and a secure\nfence that can't be climbed, dug under, or jumped over. An underground\nelectronic fence won't contain a JRT. The Jack's strong prey drive makes him\nentirely untrustworthy off leash, so you'll need snap on the leash when you're\noutside of fenced areas. And his instinct to \"go to ground\" — to dig for prey\n— means your garden isn't safe from excavation.\n\nA Jack Russell can fill your days with laughter and love, but only if you can\nprovide him with the attention, training, supervision, and structure he needs.\nFirst-time or timid dog owners would do well to start with a less challenging\npooch. Do yourself and the dog a favor by considering carefully whether this\nis the right breed for you. If it is, you're in for a wild but wonderful ride.\n\n * ### Highlights\n\n * The Jack Russell Terrier, like many terriers, enjoys digging and can make quite a large hole in a short time. It' easier to train a dog to dig in a specific area than it is to break him of a digging habit.\n * Jack Russell Terriers must have a securely fenced yard to give them room to play and burn off their abundant energy. Underground electronic fencing won't hold them. Jacks have been known to climb trees and even chain link fencing to escape their yards, so it's best if their time outdoors is supervised.\n * First-time or timid dog owners would do well to choose another kind of dog. The Jack can be a challenge even for an experienced dog owner. He's strong willed and requires firm and consistent training.\n * Jacks can be recreational barkers, so they're not suited to apartment life.\n * Aggression toward other dogs can be a serious problem with the Jack Russell Terrier if he's not taught to get along with other canines from an early age.\n * The Jack Russell thrives when he's with his family and should not live outdoors or in a kennel. When you leave the house, try turning on a radio to help prevent separation anxiety.\n * Jacks are bouncy and will jump up on people and things. They're capable of jumping higher than 5 feet.\n * Jack Russells have a strong prey drive and will take off after smaller animals. They should never be trusted off leash unless they're in a fenced area.\n * Jack Russell Terriers have a high energy level and are active indoors and out. They need several walks per day, or several good games in the yard. They make excellent jogging companions.\n * To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from a puppy mill, a pet store, or a breeder who doesn't provide health clearances or guarantees. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies and breeds for sound temperaments.\n\n * ### History\n\nThe Jack Russell Terrier was developed in southern England during the\nmid-1800s by Parson John Russell, from whom the breed took its name. Russell\naimed to create a working terrier who would hunt with hounds, bolting foxes\nfrom their dens so the hounds could chase them.\n\nThe Jack Russell became a favorite of many sportsmen, especially those who\nhunted on horseback. The breed was known in the U.S. by the 1930s, and several\nbreed clubs sprang up with different opinions concerning the Jack's\nappearance, working ability, and whether he should compete in conformation\nshows or remain a working dog.\n\nThe Jack Russell Terrier Club of America maintains an independent registry and\nconsiders the Jack purely a hunting dog, but the Jack Russell Terrier\nAssociation of America (JRTCA) sought recognition by the American Kennel Club,\nwhich was granted in 2000. To differentiate it from the dogs registered by the\nJRTCA, the American Kennel Club renamed the breed, calling it the Parson\nRussell Terrier.\n\n * ### Size\n\nJack Russells vary widely in size, because different types were used for\ndifferent purposes and terrain. They range in height from 10 to 15 inches at\nthe shoulder and weigh 13 to 17 pounds.\n\nJack Russells who stand 10 to 12 inches and are longer than they are tall are\nknown as Shorty Jacks. Shorty Jacks resemble Corgis or Dachshunds more than\nthe taller, more balanced American Kennel Club-registered Parson Russell\nTerriers or the dogs registered by the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America or\nthe Jack Russell Terrier Association of America.\n\n * ### Personality\n\nThe energetic and spirited Jack packs a lot of personality into his small\nbody. Loving, devoted, and endlessly amusing, he enjoys life and all it has to\noffer. Given half a chance, he'll pursue his delights over fences and through\nthe streets. He's incredibly intelligent, but his wilful nature can make him\ndifficult to train. Friendly toward people, he can be aggressive toward other\ndogs and any animal that resembles prey, including cats. His fearless nature\nputs him at risk when he decides to take on a bigger dog.\n\nHe thrives on structure and routine, but training sessions should be short and\nsweet to hold his interest. Repetition bores him. A proper Jack is friendly\nand affectionate, never shy.\n\nLike every dog, Jack Russells need early socialization — exposure to many\ndifferent people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young.\nSocialization helps ensure that your Jack Russell puppy grows up to be a well-\nrounded dog.\n\n * ### Health\n\nJack Russell Terriers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're\nprone to certain health conditions. Not all Jacks will get any or all of these\ndiseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this\nbreed.\n\nIf you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health\nclearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog's\nbeen tested for and cleared of a particular condition.\n\nIn Jack Russells, you should expect to see health clearances from the\nOrthopedic Foundation for Animals for patellas (knees) and from the Canine Eye\nRegistry Foundation (CERF) certifying that the eyes are normal.\n\nBecause some health problems don't appear until a dog reaches full maturity,\nhealth clearances aren't issued to dogs younger than 2 years old. Look for a\nbreeder who doesn't breed her dogs until they're two or three years old.\n\nThe Jack Russell Terrier Club of America doesn't register any dogs with\nhereditary defects; dogs must pass a specific veterinary exam before being\nregistered.\n\nThe following conditions may affect Jack Russell Terriers:\n\n * Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease is generally a disease of small breeds. This condition — a deformity of the ball of the hip joint — can be confused with hip dysplasia. It causes wearing and arthritis. It can be repaired surgically, and the prognosis is good with the help of rehabilitation therapy afterward.\n * Deafness is associated with white coat color and is sometimes seen in this breed.\n * Patellar Luxation, also known as \"slipped stifles,\" is a common problem in small dogs. It is caused when the patella, which has three parts-the femur (thigh bone), patella (knee cap), and tibia (calf)-is not properly lined up. This causes lameness in the leg or an abnormal gait, sort of like a skip or a hop. It is a condition that is present at birth although the actual misalignment or luxation does not always occur until much later. The rubbing caused by patellar luxation can lead to arthritis, a degenerative joint disease. There are four grades of patellar luxation, ranging from grade I, an occasional luxation causing temporary lameness in the joint, to grade IV, in which the turning of the tibia is severe and the patella cannot be realigned manually. This gives the dog a bowlegged appearance. Severe grades of patellar luxation may require surgical repair.\n * Glaucoma is a painful disease in which pressure is abnormally high in the eye. Eyes are constantly producing and draining a fluid called aqueous humor. If the fluid doesn't drain correctly, the pressure inside the eye increases. That high pressure causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in vision loss and blindness. There are two types. Primary glaucoma, which is hereditary, occurs when there is a problem in the area of the eye where fluid goes out. Secondary glaucoma is a result of some other problem in the eye, such as inflammation, a tumor, or injury. Glaucoma generally only affects one eye first. Affected eyes will be red, teary, squinty, and appear painful. A dilated pupil won't react to light, and the front of the eye will have a whitish, almost blue cloudiness. Vision loss and eventually blindness will result, sometimes even with treatment. Treatment can be surgery or it can be treated with medicine, depending on the case.\n * Lens Luxation causes the lens of the eye to become displaced when the ligament holding it in place deteriorates. It's sometimes treatable with medication or surgery, but in severe cases the eye may need to be removed.\n\nRegardless of how healthy your dog is when you first bring them home, you\nshould prepare for any issues that may come up throughout their life. A pet\ninsurance plan can help you stay ready for any of your dog's veterinary needs.\n\n * ### Care\n\nThe Jack Russell is a people lover who should live indoors with the family.\nIt's best if he has access to a fenced yard where he can burn off some of his\nabundant energy. The fence should be impossible for him to climb, dig under,\nor jump — think Fort Knox. And don't count on an underground electronic fence\nto keep your Jack in the yard. The threat of a shock is nothing compared to\nthe desire to chase what looks like prey.\n\nAlways walk your Jack on leash to prevent him from chasing other animals,\nchallenging bigger dogs, or running in front of cars. Give him 30 to 45\nminutes of vigorous exercise daily, as well as plenty of off-leash play in the\nyard to keep him tired and out of trouble.\n\nFaint heart never trained feisty Jack Russell. People who live with Jack\nRussells must be firm and consistent in what they expect. Jacks are strong-\nwilled dogs, and although they respond to positive motivation in the form of\npraise, play, and food rewards, they'll become stubborn in the face of harsh\ncorrections. Provide your Jack Russell with rules and routines and apply the\nright amount of patience and motivation, however, and you'll be well rewarded.\nThere are no limits to what a Jack Russell can learn when he's paired with the\nright person.\n\nGive your Jack plenty of positive interactions with other dogs beginning in\npuppyhood — early socialization is important to prevent aggression toward\nother dogs.\n\n * ### Feeding\n\nRecommended daily amount: 1.25 to 1.75 cups of a high-quality dog food daily,\ndivided into two meals.\n\nHow much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and\nactivity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don't all\nneed the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly\nactive dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you\nbuy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go\ntoward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your\ndog's bowl.\n\nKeep your Jack Russell in good shape by measuring his food and feeding him\ntwice a day rather than leaving food out all the time. If you're unsure\nwhether he's overweight, give him the eye test and the hands-on test. First,\nlook down at him. You should be able to see a waist. Then place your hands on\nhis back, thumbs along the spine, with the fingers spread downward. You should\nbe able to feel but not see his ribs without having to press hard. If you\ncan't, he needs less food and more exercise.\n\nFor more on feeding your Jack Russell Terrier, see our guidelines for buying\nthe right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.\n\n * ### Coat Color And Grooming\n\nThe Parson Russell Terrier comes in two coat types: smooth and broken. Both\ntypes have a double coat with a coarse texture. The broken coat is slightly\nlonger with just a hint of eyebrows and a beard. Some Jacks have what's called\na rough coat, which is longer than a broken coat. Whatever its type, the coat\nis never curly or wavy.\n\nJacks can be white, white with black or tan markings, or tricolor (white,\nblack, and tan). The white on the body helps the hunter see the dog in the\nfield.\n\nBoth coat types need only weekly brushing to remove dead and loose hair. If\nyou brush your Jack faithfully, he should rarely need a bath. Broken or rough\ncoats must be stripped once or twice a year.\n\nTrim nails once or twice a month. If you can hear them clicking on the floor,\nthey're too long. Short, neatly trimmed nails keep the feet in good condition\nand protect your shins from getting scratched when your Jack enthusiastically\njumps up to greet you.\n\nThe only other grooming care he needs is dental hygiene. Brush his teeth at\nleast two or three times a week to prevent tartar buildup and periodontal\ndisease, daily for best results.\n\nStart brushing and examining your Jack when he's a puppy, to get him used to\nit. Handle his paws frequently — dogs are touchy about their feet — and look\ninside his mouth and ears. Make grooming a positive experience filled with\npraise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams\nand other handling when he's an adult.\n\n * ### Children And Other Pets\n\nJack Russell Terriers are loving and affectionate dogs who can do well in\nhomes with older children who understand how to interact with dogs. They're\nnot suitable for homes with young children. Besides being rambunctious, they\ncan snap when roughly handled.\n\nAlways teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and supervise any\ninteractions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or\ntail pulling on the part of either party. Teach your child never to approach\nany dog while he's sleeping or eating or to try to take the dog's food away.\n\nSome Jacks are aggressive toward other dogs, especially dogs of the same sex.\nThey have a strong prey drive and will chase (and kill, if given the chance)\ncats and other small animals.\n\n * ### Rescue Groups\n\nJack Russell Terriers are sometimes bought without any clear understanding of\nwhat goes into owning one, and these dogs often end up in the care of rescue\ngroups, in need of adoption or fostering. Other Jacks end up in rescue because\ntheir owners have divorced or died. If you're interested in adopting an adult\nJack Russell who's already gone through the destructive puppy stage and may\nalready be trained, a rescue group is a good place to start.\n\n * Parson Russell Terrier Association of America Rescue\n * Russell Rescue, Inc.\n * Russell Refuge\n * JRTCC National Russell Rescue\n\nAll dogs will need veterinary care at some point in their lives. When you\nadopt, make sure you're prepared to address any health issues that may come up\nafter you leave the shelter. A pet insurance plan can keep your dog covered.\n\n## More Info For You\n\n * Adoption\n * Jack Russell Terrier Dog Names\n * Bringing Home Your Dog\n * Training To Walk On-Leash\n * Housetraining Puppies\n * Feeding A Puppy\n * Indoor Activities For Dogs\n * Teaching Your Dog Tricks\n * How To Take Pictures Of Your Dog\n\nTags: dog breed, high energy, indoor, purebred, short hair, small dog\n\nSHARE\n\nTWEET\n\n## DogTime Breed Finder\n\n * Afador\n * Affenhuahua\n * Affenpinscher\n * Afghan Hound\n * Airedale Terrier\n * Akbash\n * Akita\n * Akita Chow\n * Akita Pit\n * Akita Shepherd\n * Alaskan Klee Kai\n * Alaskan Malamute\n * American Bulldog\n * American English Coonhound\n * American Eskimo Dog\n * American Foxhound\n * American Hairless Terrier\n * American Leopard Hound\n * American Pit Bull Terrier\n * American Pugabull\n * American Staffordshire Terrier\n * American Water Spaniel\n * Anatolian Shepherd Dog\n * Appenzeller Sennenhunde\n * Auggie\n * Aussiedoodle\n * 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Jack Russells are demanding pets, however. JRT's were bred to hunt small prey and sound the alert, making them very vocal dogs. This is also a fearless breed noted for having a \"Napoleonic complex\"--picking fights with much larger dogs --which can come in handy but can also be dangerous. In spring 2007, a Jack Russell named George staved off two pit bulls trying to attack three children in New Zealand, allowing the kids to get away before the pit bulls got the best of George. This is typical of JRT's: they are fearless and protective to a fault. Jack Russells should generally be supervised around children, however, since they are not very tolerant of being hurt, even unintentionally. Jack Russells are frequently cat-aggressive, and don't do well in homes with small animals (even caged ones).", "Jack Russells are active, adventurous, playful and energetic dogs that need lots of play, attention, and exercise daily. They are a handful and need constant and consistent training and interaction from their owners. JRT's can easily become aggressive, possessive, destructive, and worse. JRT's are known for only being truly obedient for short periods at a time. This breed needs little grooming but lots of your time and energy. Jack Russells are not recommended for kids under the age of six unless you've previously owned this breed and know what you're getting into. If you do decide to own a Jack Russell in an apartment, condo, or city environment, you will most certainly need to enlist a dog walker or sign up for a doggie day care. Jack Russells are well-suited for active, retired persons or families in which at least one adult is home most of the day. Jack Russells are generally healthy as a breed: their biggest dangers are being aggressive with other dogs and being surrendered or abandoned by owners that weren't educated about this breed.", "Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.", "Care.com and \"There for you\" are service marks or registered service marks of Care.com, Inc. © 2007-2021 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved." ] }, "parsed_md": "Jack Russell Terrier - Terrier - Dogs - Care.com\n\nLog In \| Join now\n\nHi there!\n\nHow would you like to log in?\n\nSign In with Facebook\n\nBusinesses & Organizations \| Help\n\nChildren\n\nCare for Children Start Here\n\nOr select a service\n\nChild Care\n\nBabysitters\n\nNannies\n\nChild Care Centers\n\nFamily Child Care\n\nNanny Agencies\n\nAu Pairs\n\nCamps\n\nSpecial Needs Care\n\nTutors\n\nCollege Caregivers\n\nTransportation Needs\n\nMy Town\n\nChild Care Articles\n\nSeniors\n\nCare for Seniors Start Here\n\nOr select a service\n\nAssisted Living\n\nHome Care\n\nSenior Caregivers\n\nTransportation Needs\n\nMy Town\n\nSenior Care Articles\n\nPets\n\nCare for Pets Start Here\n\nOr select a service\n\nPet Care\n\nPet Sitters\n\nDog Walkers\n\nDog Boarding\n\nMy Town\n\nPet Care Articles\n\nHome\n\nCare for your Home Start Here\n\nOr select a service\n\nPersonal Assistant\n\nHousekeeper\n\nHouse Cleaner\n\nErrands & Odd Jobs\n\nMy Town\n\nHouse Cleaning Articles\n\nMilitary Families\n\nMilitary Care Start Here\n\nMilitary Family Articles\n\nMy Care.com\n\nMy Care.com\n\nMy Groups\n\nMy Town\n\nBack Up Care\n\nHow It Works\n\nPost a job\n\nFamily Pet Guide > Dogs > Terrier > Jack Russell Terrier\n\n# Jack Russell Terrier\n\nQuick Checklist\n\nCompatibility:\n\nwith kids\n\nwith seniors\n\nwith other animals\n\nTraining Needs\n\nGrooming Needs\n\nSize:\| Small (10 to 25 lbs.) \n---\|--- \nLifespan:\| Long (12 to 15+ years) \nSimilar Breeds: \n \nHistory\n\nJack Russell Terriers, also known as Parson John Russell Terriers, are smart,\nfeisty, and friendly working terriers with endearing facial expressions, lots\nof energy, and lots of charm, making them very popular family pets. Jack\nRussells are demanding pets, however. JRT's were bred to hunt small prey and\nsound the alert, making them very vocal dogs. This is also a fearless breed\nnoted for having a \"Napoleonic complex\"--picking fights with much larger dogs\n--which can come in handy but can also be dangerous. In spring 2007, a Jack\nRussell named George staved off two pit bulls trying to attack three children\nin New Zealand, allowing the kids to get away before the pit bulls got the\nbest of George. This is typical of JRT's: they are fearless and protective to\na fault. Jack Russells should generally be supervised around children,\nhowever, since they are not very tolerant of being hurt, even unintentionally.\nJack Russells are frequently cat-aggressive, and don't do well in homes with\nsmall animals (even caged ones).\n\nFamous Jack Russells include Ron Weasley's patronus in the Harry Potter\nseries; Milo from The Mask; Moose from Frasier; Tillamook Cheddar \"Tillie\"\nfrom Late Night with Conan O'Brien; and Wishbone, from the eponymous\nchildren's series.\n\nGeneral Care\n\nJack Russells are active, adventurous, playful and energetic dogs that need\nlots of play, attention, and exercise daily. They are a handful and need\nconstant and consistent training and interaction from their owners. JRT's can\neasily become aggressive, possessive, destructive, and worse. JRT's are known\nfor only being truly obedient for short periods at a time. This breed needs\nlittle grooming but lots of your time and energy. Jack Russells are not\nrecommended for kids under the age of six unless you've previously owned this\nbreed and know what you're getting into. If you do decide to own a Jack\nRussell in an apartment, condo, or city environment, you will most certainly\nneed to enlist a dog walker or sign up for a doggie day care. Jack Russells\nare well-suited for active, retired persons or families in which at least one\nadult is home most of the day. Jack Russells are generally healthy as a breed:\ntheir biggest dangers are being aggressive with other dogs and being\nsurrendered or abandoned by owners that weren't educated about this breed.\n\nFor more information on Jack Russell Terrier ownership and care, check out the\nJack Russell Terrier Club of America Breed Rescue.\n\nArticles for Owners: Join Now to find pet care providers!\n\n * Pet Care Options\n * How to Interview a Pet Sitter\n * Typical Yearly Annual Pet Care Costs for Dogs and Cats\n\nMore >\n\n\|\n\nArticles for Providers: Join Now to find pet care jobs!\n\n * Meet the \"Pet Parents\"\n * Pet Care Certifications 101\n * Background Checks\n\nMore > \n \n---\|--- \n \nLooking for Pet Care? 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They are both highly intelligent and very active, always looking for things to do (or ways to get into trouble!) and require clear, consistent training and ongoing management.", "Incorrectly managed, the Jack Russell can soon prove unruly and problematic, something that many first time Jack Russell owners overlook, not expecting such a small dog to be as challenging as they can be!", "If you own a Jack Russell dog, have just got a new puppy or are considering buying a Jack Russell, read on for ten training tips to help you to manage your little canine powerhouse!", "As soon as you get your Jack Russell of any age home, start their training almost immediately. This not only means teaching your dog about the basic commands, but also establishing to them the boundaries of what they are and are not allowed to do, for instance, sleeping on the beds or climbing onto the sofa.", "Jack Russells are fast learners, and should pick up the basic commands within a couple of weeks, and they will also generally be willing and capable of learning many other commands too.", "While there is much more to keeping a happy dog than love alone, it is one thing they cannot do without! The Jack Russell is a loving and personable dog, so make sure that you show them enough affection, let them know that they are loved, and take the time to bond with them.", "Jack Russells are plucky little dogs, which are normally confident around others and not prone to being pushed around, despite their size! Good socialisation is vital for Jack Russells, to teach them about appropriate interactions with other dogs, and how to play nicely with others. Jack Russells will not necessarily segue the alpha role to bigger dogs in social situations, and if incorrectly socialised, can become little terrorists and bully other dogs, regardless of their size!", "The bold, fearless Jack Russell is one of the small dog breeds that is likely to try to take the alpha role within the household if given half a chance! Proper training and management is the way to avoid this, but it is also important to recognise the signs of a potential bid for dominance in your dog, such as snappy behaviour, growling and resource guarding.", "Do not let your Jack Russell pick up bad habits and bad manners, and nip problems in the bud before your dog starts to get established in a position of power.", "Jack Russells may be little and cute, but they are also very active and lively dogs, and need plenty of exercise. They should be walked twice a day at a minimum, and for at least half an hour each time, and their walks should be challenging, active, and give plenty of opportunities for running around.", "Jack Russells are intelligent dogs that do not thrive if they do not receive enough stimulation. A bored Jack Russell will soon become a problem, displaying negative behavioural traits and potentially acting out. Destructive behaviour within the home is one of the surest signs of a bored Jack Russell, so ensure that you spend enough time with your dog, and that they have enough toys to occupy themselves with when alone.", "Consistency is the key to good training and good behaviour, and is especially important with dogs such as the Jack Russell, who rarely miss an opportunity to get their own way!", "Keep your rules fair and consistent and do not break them, and keep your responses and interactions with your dog predictable and reasoned.", "Jack Russells are able to retain a wide range of training commands, so don’t stop at just the basics! You may be able to teach your Jack Russell to do tricks, follow complex chain commands, and even bring you your slippers! Jack Russells are also excellent at canine sports too, so think about trying your hand at something like agility or flyball to really let your Jack Russell show what they are capable of.", "Jack Russells are hunting dogs, and this means that they might try to pursue smaller animals when out on walks. Work with your Jack Russell from a young age to teach them good recall and not to chase, and accept and plan ahead for the behaviours of your dog when you are out walking.", "The Jack Russell is really the least likely little dog to let you forget that they are actually dogs, and they do not thrive on being babied or treated like a pampered child. However, it is always important to be mindful of this fact anyway, and not pander to the fact that your dog is small when training and managing them. They should walk on the lead to heel just like any larger dog, and should not be carried round everywhere or lifted out of the way when larger dogs pass.", "© Copyright - Pets4Homes.co.uk (2016) - Pet Media Ltd Pets4Homes.co.uk use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Pets4Homes Terms and Cookies and Privacy Policy." ] }, "parsed_md": "Ten training tips for the Jack Russell \| Pets4Homes\n\n# Ten Training Tips For The Jack Russell\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\n+1\n\nPin it\n\nThe Jack Russell really is a unique little dog, and they pack large\npersonalities into their small bodies! They are both highly intelligent and\nvery active, always looking for things to do (or ways to get into trouble!)\nand require clear, consistent training and ongoing management.\n\nIncorrectly managed, the Jack Russell can soon prove unruly and problematic,\nsomething that many first time Jack Russell owners overlook, not expecting\nsuch a small dog to be as challenging as they can be!\n\nIf you own a Jack Russell dog, have just got a new puppy or are considering\nbuying a Jack Russell, read on for ten training tips to help you to manage\nyour little canine powerhouse!\n\n## 1\\. Start training immediately\n\nAs soon as you get your Jack Russell of any age home, start their training\nalmost immediately. This not only means teaching your dog about the basic\ncommands, but also establishing to them the boundaries of what they are and\nare not allowed to do, for instance, sleeping on the beds or climbing onto the\nsofa.\n\nJack Russells are fast learners, and should pick up the basic commands within\na couple of weeks, and they will also generally be willing and capable of\nlearning many other commands too.\n\n## 2\\. Give your dog enough affection\n\nWhile there is much more to keeping a happy dog than love alone, it is one\nthing they cannot do without! The Jack Russell is a loving and personable dog,\nso make sure that you show them enough affection, let them know that they are\nloved, and take the time to bond with them.\n\n## 3\\. Do not neglect socialisation\n\nJack Russells are plucky little dogs, which are normally confident around\nothers and not prone to being pushed around, despite their size! Good\nsocialisation is vital for Jack Russells, to teach them about appropriate\ninteractions with other dogs, and how to play nicely with others. Jack\nRussells will not necessarily segue the alpha role to bigger dogs in social\nsituations, and if incorrectly socialised, can become little terrorists and\nbully other dogs, regardless of their size!\n\n## 4\\. Know the signs of alpha behaviour\n\nThe bold, fearless Jack Russell is one of the small dog breeds that is likely\nto try to take the alpha role within the household if given half a chance!\nProper training and management is the way to avoid this, but it is also\nimportant to recognise the signs of a potential bid for dominance in your dog,\nsuch as snappy behaviour, growling and resource guarding.\n\nDo not let your Jack Russell pick up bad habits and bad manners, and nip\nproblems in the bud before your dog starts to get established in a position of\npower.\n\nLooking for free pet advice for your Dog?. Click here to join the UKs\nfavourite pet community - PetForums.co.uk\n\n## 5\\. Provide plenty of exercise\n\nJack Russells may be little and cute, but they are also very active and lively\ndogs, and need plenty of exercise. They should be walked twice a day at a\nminimum, and for at least half an hour each time, and their walks should be\nchallenging, active, and give plenty of opportunities for running around.\n\n## 6\\. Don’t give your Jack Russell the chance to get bored\n\nJack Russells are intelligent dogs that do not thrive if they do not receive\nenough stimulation. A bored Jack Russell will soon become a problem,\ndisplaying negative behavioural traits and potentially acting out. Destructive\nbehaviour within the home is one of the surest signs of a bored Jack Russell,\nso ensure that you spend enough time with your dog, and that they have enough\ntoys to occupy themselves with when alone.\n\n## 7\\. Be consistent\n\nConsistency is the key to good training and good behaviour, and is especially\nimportant with dogs such as the Jack Russell, who rarely miss an opportunity\nto get their own way!\n\nKeep your rules fair and consistent and do not break them, and keep your\nresponses and interactions with your dog predictable and reasoned.\n\n## 8\\. Don’t underestimate what your Jack Russell is capable of\n\nJack Russells are able to retain a wide range of training commands, so don’t\nstop at just the basics! You may be able to teach your Jack Russell to do\ntricks, follow complex chain commands, and even bring you your slippers! Jack\nRussells are also excellent at canine sports too, so think about trying your\nhand at something like agility or flyball to really let your Jack Russell show\nwhat they are capable of.\n\n## 9\\. Understand their natural behaviours\n\nJack Russells are hunting dogs, and this means that they might try to pursue\nsmaller animals when out on walks. Work with your Jack Russell from a young\nage to teach them good recall and not to chase, and accept and plan ahead for\nthe behaviours of your dog when you are out walking.\n\n## 10\\. Don’t forget they are dogs!\n\nThe Jack Russell is really the least likely little dog to let you forget that\nthey are actually dogs, and they do not thrive on being babied or treated like\na pampered child. However, it is always important to be mindful of this fact\nanyway, and not pander to the fact that your dog is small when training and\nmanaging them. They should walk on the lead to heel just like any larger dog,\nand should not be carried round everywhere or lifted out of the way when\nlarger dogs pass.\n\nTreat your Jack Russell like the challenging, plucky little dogs that they\nare, and they are sure to thrive!\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\n+1\n\nPin it\n\n## Join the Conversation\n\nDo you like this article? Have something to say? 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2,558,270	How To Treat Tongue Burn Blisters	If you have a burn blister on your tongue, drink some cold water or milk to cool off the area as well as remove any food or liquid that is still hot in your mouth. After drinking your water or milk, suck on an ice cube for 5 to 10 minutes to keep your mouth cold and prevent further burning. Once your mouth is cool, disinfect the burn by mixing ½ teaspoon of salt with warm water and rinsing your mouth with the solution. While the burn heals, continue to rinse with salt water once or twice a day. You’ll also want to avoid popping any blisters, which can slow the healing process and lead to infection.	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If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process.", "Your external skin isn’t the only area of your body that can be burned. A bite into a hot piece of pizza can burn your hard palate, also known as the roof of your mouth. A sip of piping hot coffee or a bite into oven-fresh food can burn your tongue. Your mouth has many delicate tissues that may be sensitive to hot foods and drinks.", "These tissues in your mouth are more susceptible to burns than some other soft tissues in your body because they’re especially delicate and thin. In order to appreciate the sensations of eating and drinking, this skin needs to be delicate. It can be easily damaged as a result.", "First-degree burns (or minor burns) on the roof of your mouth don’t require medical attention. In fact, treating most minor mouth burns is simple. Here are some common treatments you can use at home.", "Sip something cool or frozen, such as ice, to help ease the pain. Some drinks, such as milk, coat the inside of your mouth. They provide a layer of relief that water can’t.", "While you’re healing, avoid crunchy foods or foods that have sharp edges or ends. These foods can aggravate the skin. Avoid hot or spicy foods, too. Opt for cool, soft foods until your mouth burns heal.", "Infections from minor mouth burns are rare. Saltwater rinses can help with mouth pain and have been shown to promote wound healing. Prepare the rinse by dissolving 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of lukewarm water. This should be done three to four times per day.", "You can take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication to help ease the pain and inflammation. Common OTC medications include ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and benzocaine (Orajel). Do not take more than the daily recommended dosage of each of these medications.", "Aloe vera can soothe a skin burn and it can be used orally as well. Look for mouth rinses that contain aloe vera extract, such as these options online. Aloe vera can also be found in gel and juice form. Currently, there are no studies that prove aloe vera’s usefulness in the treatment of mouth burns.", "Your mouth usually heals fully in about a week. To help speed up the healing process, here are some tips that may help:", "First-degree burns cause minimal skin damage. They are also called “superficial burns” because they affect the outermost layer of skin. Signs of a first-degree burn include:", "A more severe burn, such as a second- or third-degree burn, requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of these burns include:", "A third-degree burn can affect nerves in your mouth and damage other structures. The affected nerves may be unable to relay pain signals to your brain. These types of burns can cause severe complications.", "You may feel a burning sensation in your mouth, and it may not have any obvious cause. If this pain continues for days or months at a time, you might have burning mouth syndrome (BMS).", "BMS makes you feel as if you’ve burned or scalded the tissues in your mouth, but there aren’t any noticeable skin changes. It can be mild or painful, like you’ve bitten into something extremely hot. But BMS is often unpredictable and can occur without warning. It may last for days on end without stopping, or it can appear only every few days or months.", "There are two types of BMS. Primary BMS isn’t caused by another medical condition and may result from damaged nerve pathways. Secondary BMS is caused by medical conditions such as:", "If you feel burning in your mouth for an extended period of time, ask your doctor to test you for BMS. It can be difficult to diagnose. Your doctor may use several different tests, including blood tests, tissue biopsies, saliva tests, or allergy tests.", "Your doctor may also recommend taking a dietary supplement to treat the source of the pain. If you have dentures, your doctor may recommend replacing them.", "In some instances, your mouth burn may become so painful that home remedies don’t provide any relief. You may have a severe burn if:", "Seek medical treatment for burns with any of these symptoms. Burns may require emergency room treatment or an in-office visit, depending on severity.", "Second-degree burns require medical treatment. However, you may be able to ease the pain with OTC remedies like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Third-degree burns need emergency medical treatment.", "When in doubt, call your doctor or go to an urgent care center. Describe your symptoms, what treatments you have tried, and how well they worked. You and your doctor can decide on the best course of treatment.", "If you have a severe burn, antibiotics may be necessary to fight off bacterial infections in your mouth. Some common antibiotics used include penicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanate, oxacillin, cefazolin, and ampicillin. If there is severe damage to the oral cavity or surrounding structures, your doctor may need to perform a skin graft or other surgeries to restore function to the area.", "If your child gets a first-degree burn in their mouth, treat the burn like you would for an adult. Start by giving them milk or other cold or frozen liquids. If your child feels a lot of pain, give them appropriate doses of medicines like ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Don’t use medicines that contain ingredients that your child is allergic to. Also, use benzocaine sparingly, as it has been shown to cause rare but serious side effects.", "The skin may peel for two to three days before it starts healing, and it may cause your child a lot of pain and discomfort. If the symptoms don’t improve after two days, take your child to the doctor. If abnormal fluids or pus start leaking from the burn or your child develops a fever, talk to their doctor right away.", "If your child gets a second- or third-degree burn, take them to the doctor immediately for treatment and a full assessment. The doctor can also evaluate if there is damage to the nerves or any other tissues.", "Most mild mouth burns can be treated at home and go away in a matter of days. Severe mouth burns might need long-term treatments to preserve skin tissue and help heal the nerves inside your mouth. See your doctor if you think your burns are severe. Getting treatment is essential to prevent lasting damage, scarring, infections, and other complications.", "Burning your tongue can be painful and frustrating. Drinking hot liquids and eating hot foods can put you at risk of burning your tongue. Learn more...", "The roof of your mouth may become swollen if you burn it, have a canker sore, or are dehydrated. It could also signal something more serious.", "Treating pain with hot and cold can be extremely effective for a number of different conditions and injuries. The tricky part is knowing which...", "Swallowing difficulty is the inability to swallow foods or liquids with ease. People who have a hard time swallowing may choke on their food or liquid...", "A first-degree burn is an injury that affects the first layer of your skin. First-degree burns are one of the mildest forms of skin injuries.", "You can treat most first-degree and second-degree burns at home by running cool water over the area for 20 minutes. You can also relieve pain with...", "Most people experience bleeding from the tongue from time to time. Read more to learn whether your bleeding tongue is worthy of a doctor's visit.", "You brush and floss twice a day, but you could be doing your mouth a disservice if you aren’t also attacking the bacteria living on your tongue.", "© 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional information.", "© 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional information." ] }, "parsed_md": "How to Treat a Burn on the Roof of Your Mouth\n\n# How to Treat a Burn on the Roof of Your Mouth\n\nMedically reviewed by Christine Frank, DDS — Written by Kimberly Holland —\nUpdated on March 7, 2019\n\nWe include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through\nlinks on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process.\n\nOverview\n\nYour external skin isn’t the only area of your body that can be burned. A bite\ninto a hot piece of pizza can burn your hard palate, also known as the roof of\nyour mouth. A sip of piping hot coffee or a bite into oven-fresh food can burn\nyour tongue. Your mouth has many delicate tissues that may be sensitive to hot\nfoods and drinks.\n\nThese tissues in your mouth are more susceptible to burns than some other soft\ntissues in your body because they’re especially delicate and thin. In order to\nappreciate the sensations of eating and drinking, this skin needs to be\ndelicate. It can be easily damaged as a result.\n\n##\n\nHow to treat minor burns on the roof of your mouth\n\nFirst-degree burns (or minor burns) on the roof of your mouth don’t require\nmedical attention. In fact, treating most minor mouth burns is simple. Here\nare some common treatments you can use at home.\n\n### Food and drink\n\nSip something cool or frozen, such as ice, to help ease the pain. Some drinks,\nsuch as milk, coat the inside of your mouth. They provide a layer of relief\nthat water can’t.\n\nFoods that might help include:\n\n * sugarless gum\n * smooth, creamy foods such as yogurt, ice cream, sour cream, and cheeses\n * cold or frozen foods such as ice pops, pudding, and applesauce\n\nWhile you’re healing, avoid crunchy foods or foods that have sharp edges or\nends. These foods can aggravate the skin. Avoid hot or spicy foods, too. Opt\nfor cool, soft foods until your mouth burns heal.\n\n### Mouth rinses\n\nInfections from minor mouth burns are rare. Saltwater rinses can help with\nmouth pain and have been shown to promote wound healing. Prepare the rinse by\ndissolving 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of lukewarm water. This should be\ndone three to four times per day.\n\n### Over-the-counter medications\n\nYou can take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication to help ease the pain\nand inflammation. Common OTC medications include ibuprofen (Advil),\nacetaminophen (Tylenol), and benzocaine (Orajel). Do not take more than the\ndaily recommended dosage of each of these medications.\n\n### Aloe vera\n\nAloe vera can soothe a skin burn and it can be used orally as well. Look for\nmouth rinses that contain aloe vera extract, such as these options online.\nAloe vera can also be found in gel and juice form. Currently, there are no\nstudies that prove aloe vera’s usefulness in the treatment of mouth burns.\n\n### What to avoid while healing\n\nYour mouth usually heals fully in about a week. To help speed up the healing\nprocess, here are some tips that may help:\n\n * Avoid acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes, orange juice, and coffee.\n * Avoid spicy foods.\n * Avoid products with mint or cinnamon (try switching to flavor-free toothpaste).\n * Avoid alcohol and tobacco products.\n\n##\n\nHow to know if a mouth burn is severe\n\nFirst-degree burns cause minimal skin damage. They are also called\n“superficial burns” because they affect the outermost layer of skin. Signs of\na first-degree burn include:\n\n * redness\n * minor inflammation, or swelling\n * pain\n * dry, peeling skin that occurs as the burn heals\n\nA more severe burn, such as a second- or third-degree burn, requires immediate\nmedical attention. Symptoms of these burns include:\n\n * severe pain\n * blistering\n * swelling\n * redness\n\nIn addition to blisters, you may notice pockets of pus if an infection\ndevelops in your mouth.\n\nA third-degree burn can affect nerves in your mouth and damage other\nstructures. The affected nerves may be unable to relay pain signals to your\nbrain. These types of burns can cause severe complications.\n\n##\n\nBurning mouth syndrome\n\nYou may feel a burning sensation in your mouth, and it may not have any\nobvious cause. If this pain continues for days or months at a time, you might\nhave burning mouth syndrome (BMS).\n\nSome common symptoms of BMS include:\n\n * burning or scalding pain in the mouth (for no reason)\n * numbness in the mouth\n * dry mouth\n * metallic, bitter, or other unusual tastes in the mouth\n * pain or numbness in the tongue, lips, or gums\n\nBMS makes you feel as if you’ve burned or scalded the tissues in your mouth,\nbut there aren’t any noticeable skin changes. It can be mild or painful, like\nyou’ve bitten into something extremely hot. But BMS is often unpredictable and\ncan occur without warning. It may last for days on end without stopping, or it\ncan appear only every few days or months.\n\nThere are two types of BMS. Primary BMS isn’t caused by another medical\ncondition and may result from damaged nerve pathways. Secondary BMS is caused\nby medical conditions such as:\n\n * diabetes\n * thyroid issues\n * vitamin deficiency\n * mouth infection\n * cancer therapy\n * acid reflux\n * trauma\n\nIf you feel burning in your mouth for an extended period of time, ask your\ndoctor to test you for BMS. It can be difficult to diagnose. Your doctor may\nuse several different tests, including blood tests, tissue biopsies, saliva\ntests, or allergy tests.\n\nTreatments for BMS depend on the cause. There isn’t a cure, but your doctor\nmay recommend the following treatments:\n\n * lidocaine or other topical medications\n * clonazepam, an anticonvulsant\n * oral medications for nerve pain\n * cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to soothe the pain\n\nYour doctor may also recommend taking a dietary supplement to treat the source\nof the pain. If you have dentures, your doctor may recommend replacing them.\n\n##\n\nWhen to see a doctor\n\nIn some instances, your mouth burn may become so painful that home remedies\ndon’t provide any relief. You may have a severe burn if:\n\n * sores or white patches appear in your mouth\n * you develop a fever\n * the burn isn’t healing quickly\n * you have trouble swallowing\n\nSeek medical treatment for burns with any of these symptoms. Burns may require\nemergency room treatment or an in-office visit, depending on severity.\n\nSecond-degree burns require medical treatment. However, you may be able to\nease the pain with OTC remedies like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Third-degree\nburns need emergency medical treatment.\n\nWhen in doubt, call your doctor or go to an urgent care center. Describe your\nsymptoms, what treatments you have tried, and how well they worked. You and\nyour doctor can decide on the best course of treatment.\n\nIf you have a severe burn, antibiotics may be necessary to fight off bacterial\ninfections in your mouth. Some common antibiotics used include penicillin,\namoxicillin/clavulanate, oxacillin, cefazolin, and ampicillin. If there is\nsevere damage to the oral cavity or surrounding structures, your doctor may\nneed to perform a skin graft or other surgeries to restore function to the\narea.\n\n##\n\nMouth burns in children\n\nIf your child gets a first-degree burn in their mouth, treat the burn like you\nwould for an adult. Start by giving them milk or other cold or frozen liquids.\nIf your child feels a lot of pain, give them appropriate doses of medicines\nlike ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Don’t use medicines that contain ingredients\nthat your child is allergic to. Also, use benzocaine sparingly, as it has been\nshown to cause rare but serious side effects.\n\nThe skin may peel for two to three days before it starts healing, and it may\ncause your child a lot of pain and discomfort. If the symptoms don’t improve\nafter two days, take your child to the doctor. If abnormal fluids or pus start\nleaking from the burn or your child develops a fever, talk to their doctor\nright away.\n\nIf your child gets a second- or third-degree burn, take them to the doctor\nimmediately for treatment and a full assessment. The doctor can also evaluate\nif there is damage to the nerves or any other tissues.\n\n##\n\nOutlook\n\nMost mild mouth burns can be treated at home and go away in a matter of days.\nSevere mouth burns might need long-term treatments to preserve skin tissue and\nhelp heal the nerves inside your mouth. See your doctor if you think your\nburns are severe. Getting treatment is essential to prevent lasting damage,\nscarring, infections, and other complications.\n\n##\n\nQ&A: Advice from a dentist\n\nLast medically reviewed on December 13, 2017\n\nMedically reviewed by Christine Frank, DDS — Written by Kimberly Holland —\nUpdated on March 7, 2019\n\n### Read this next\n\n * Tongue Burn\n\nMedically reviewed by Judith Marcin, M.D.\n\nBurning your tongue can be painful and frustrating. Drinking hot liquids and\neating hot foods can put you at risk of burning your tongue. Learn more...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Swelling on the Roof of Your Mouth: Causes and More\n\nMedically reviewed by Deborah Weatherspoon, Ph.D., R.N., CRNA\n\nThe roof of your mouth may become swollen if you burn it, have a canker sore,\nor are dehydrated. It could also signal something more serious.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Treating Pain with Heat and Cold\n\nMedically reviewed by Judith Marcin, M.D.\n\nTreating pain with hot and cold can be extremely effective for a number of\ndifferent conditions and injuries. The tricky part is knowing which...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * What Is Burning Mouth Syndrome?\n\nMedically reviewed by Christine Frank, DDS\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * What Causes Difficulty in Swallowing?\n\nMedically reviewed by Sara Minnis, M.S., CCC-SLP\n\nSwallowing difficulty is the inability to swallow foods or liquids with ease.\nPeople who have a hard time swallowing may choke on their food or liquid...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * First-Degree Burn\n\nMedically reviewed by Modern Weng, DO\n\nA first-degree burn is an injury that affects the first layer of your skin.\nFirst-degree burns are one of the mildest forms of skin injuries.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Home Remedies for Burns\n\nMedically reviewed by Deborah Weatherspoon, PhD, RN, CRNA\n\nYou can treat most first-degree and second-degree burns at home by running\ncool water over the area for 20 minutes. You can also relieve pain with...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Tongue Problems\n\nMedically reviewed by University of Illinois\n\nLearn about the types, causes, and diagnosis of tongue problems.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Why Is My Tongue Bleeding?\n\nMedically reviewed by Elaine K. Luo, M.D.\n\nMost people experience bleeding from the tongue from time to time. Read more\nto learn whether your bleeding tongue is worthy of a doctor's visit.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Why You Should Be Brushing Your Tongue\n\nMedically reviewed by Christine Frank, DDS\n\nYou brush and floss twice a day, but you could be doing your mouth a\ndisservice if you aren’t also attacking the bacteria living on your tongue.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * Privacy Policy\n * Privacy Settings\n * Advertising Policy\n * Health Topics\n\n * Medical Affairs\n * Content Integrity\n * Newsletters\n * © 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional information.\n\n© 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our\nwebsite services, content, and products are for informational purposes only.\nHealthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See\nadditional information.\n\nAboutCareersAdvertise with us\n\nOUR BRANDS\n\nHealthlineMedical News TodayGreatistPsych Central\n\n" }, { "original_url": "https://www.healthline.com/health/tongue-burn", "archive_url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210831063446/https://www.healthline.com/health/tongue-burn", "parsed_text": { "title": "Tongue Burn: Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms", "passages": [ "A tongue burn is a common ailment. Typically, the condition occurs after eating or drinking something that’s too hot. Standard first-aid treatment for burns can also work for a tongue burn.", "A mild burn on your tongue can be a nuisance, but it will eventually heal. If you have a serious burn, seek immediate medical attention.", "In some cases, you may feel a burning sensation on your tongue without an actual burn. This condition may be burning mouth syndrome, which is also known as idiopathic glossopyrosis.", "Underestimating the temperature of steam, hot food, or liquids can cause a burn on your tongue, mouth, or lips. Frequently eating and drinking extremely hot food and beverages without testing the temperature puts you at a higher risk for tongue burn.", "Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that can make you feel the sensation of a burn on your tongue for no apparent reason. The symptoms are ongoing and can last for years.", "Along with pain, individuals often experience numbness and tingling of the tongue and mouth and changes in taste. It increases with age and is most common in women and men between the ages of 60 and 69 years old.", "BMS has no known cause. It has been linked to abnormal function in the nerves of the mouth. Genetics and the environment are believed to play a role as well. In BMS, the saliva and anatomy of the mouth are otherwise normal.", "Extreme stress, anxiety, and depression can affect how pain is managed by the body. These conditions can make the symptoms of BMS worse.", "There are other conditions that can lead to similar symptoms. These must not be present in order for BMS to be diagnosed. They’re known as secondary causes of burning mouth pain.", "oral lichen planus, which is an often chronic inflammation inside the mouth that’s caused by the immune system launching an attack on the mouth’s mucous membrane cells", "geographic tongue, which is a condition in which the tongue’s surface is missing some of its typical small bumps (papillae) and instead has areas of red and sometimes raised patches that tend to disappear and then reappear in different areas of the tongue", "A first-degree burn involves the outermost layer of the tongue. You experience pain, and your tongue may become red and swollen.", "A second-degree burn is more painful because both the outermost layer and the under layer of the tongue are injured. Blisters may form, and the tongue appears red and swollen.", "A third-degree burn affects the deepest tissue of the tongue. The effect is white or blackened, burnt skin. You may also experience numbness or severe pain.", "When the tongue becomes red or swollen, bumps on the tongue (papillae) may disappear. This can give the tongue a smooth, rather than bumpy, appearance. Between these bumps are the taste buds.", "A burn may lessen your sense of taste as well. But this is most often a temporary side effect unless the burn is severe.", "If it’s not identified and treated properly, a severe burn of the tongue can become infected. You should always go to a doctor for second-degree and third- degree burns.", "A burn of the tongue can also destroy taste buds, creating a lack of sensation where the burn occurred. This is typically a short-term complication because your taste buds typically regenerate about every two weeks.", "Redness, swelling, and blistering are signs of a tongue burn. Your doctor can likely diagnose the degree of the condition by simply examining your tongue.", "Your doctor will examine your mouth and ask you about your oral care habits to see if any habits, such as overusing mouthwash or brushing your teeth excessively hard, are causing your symptoms.", "Initial treatment for a burn of the tongue should include basic first aid. Your doctor should evaluate burns that exhibit the signs and symptoms of second-degree or third-degree burns.", "Consult your physician or dentist if the burn doesn’t improve or shows signs of infection. Signs of infection may include:", "If you’re suffering from BMS, you may find relief from the same types of remedies as those used to treat first-degree burns.", "Although there are no medically approved treatments specifically for BMS, pain management specialists have found the following treatments to be effective in some cases:", "Treating secondary causes are key to managing symptoms. For example, if your current medication is causing dry mouth, your doctor may suggest another prescription.", "If stomach acid flows back up into your mouth because of acid reflux or GERD, your doctor may prescribe medications like omeprazole (Prilosec) to reduce your stomach’s production of acid.", "A primary tongue burn can heal in about two weeks or less without specific treatment. However, some burns can last up to six weeks depending on the cause and severity.", "BMS can persist for months or even years. It can be difficult to manage. Some studies suggest only 3 out of 10 people find improvement with treatment.", "You can prevent a primary tongue burn by testing the temperature of hot liquids and food before eating or drinking. Beverages or food heated in a microwave may not heat evenly, therefore you should use extra caution.", "There’s no known way to prevent BMS. You may be able to reduce the burning sensation by reducing stress and avoiding tobacco and certain types of foods and drinks. These include carbonated beverages, acidic foods, and spicy foods.", "A tongue bump or sore can be caused by various conditions, ranging from enlarged papillae to mouth cancer. Find out what these bumps mean and how to...", "A tingling tongue usually isn't anything to worry about and will clear up soon. But what if it doesn't? Here's what may be causing it and when to see...", "Here's what may be behind a scalloped tongue, also known as a wavy tongue. Learn about the causes and treatments for this symptom.", "The tissue on the roof of your mouth is delicate and easily susceptible to burns. Some burns can be treated at home, but others require medical...", "Consumer fireworks are responsible for thousands of avoidable injuries every Fourth of July. Experts suggest following these simple tips to minimize...", "© 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional information.", "© 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional information." ] }, "parsed_md": "Tongue Burn: Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms\n\n# Tongue Burn\n\nMedically reviewed by Judith Marcin, M.D. — Written by Anna Giorgi — Updated\non September 17, 2018\n\nWhat is a tongue burn?\n\nA tongue burn is a common ailment. Typically, the condition occurs after\neating or drinking something that’s too hot. Standard first-aid treatment for\nburns can also work for a tongue burn.\n\nA mild burn on your tongue can be a nuisance, but it will eventually heal. If\nyou have a serious burn, seek immediate medical attention.\n\nIn some cases, you may feel a burning sensation on your tongue without an\nactual burn. This condition may be burning mouth syndrome, which is also known\nas idiopathic glossopyrosis.\n\n##\n\nCauses of a tongue burn\n\n### Tongue burn from food or liquid\n\nUnderestimating the temperature of steam, hot food, or liquids can cause a\nburn on your tongue, mouth, or lips. Frequently eating and drinking extremely\nhot food and beverages without testing the temperature puts you at a higher\nrisk for tongue burn.\n\n### Burning mouth syndrome\n\nBurning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that can make you feel the\nsensation of a burn on your tongue for no apparent reason. The symptoms are\nongoing and can last for years.\n\nAlong with pain, individuals often experience numbness and tingling of the\ntongue and mouth and changes in taste. It increases with age and is most\ncommon in women and men between the ages of 60 and 69 years old.\n\nBMS has no known cause. It has been linked to abnormal function in the nerves\nof the mouth. Genetics and the environment are believed to play a role as\nwell. In BMS, the saliva and anatomy of the mouth are otherwise normal.\n\nExtreme stress, anxiety, and depression can affect how pain is managed by the\nbody. These conditions can make the symptoms of BMS worse.\n\nThere are other conditions that can lead to similar symptoms. These must not\nbe present in order for BMS to be diagnosed. They’re known as secondary causes\nof burning mouth pain.\n\nSecondary causes may be due to:\n\n * dry mouth, which is often a side effect of medications or a symptom of another medical condition\n * thrush, which is an oral yeast infection\n * oral lichen planus, which is an often chronic inflammation inside the mouth that’s caused by the immune system launching an attack on the mouth’s mucous membrane cells\n * geographic tongue, which is a condition in which the tongue’s surface is missing some of its typical small bumps (papillae) and instead has areas of red and sometimes raised patches that tend to disappear and then reappear in different areas of the tongue\n * vitamin deficiencies\n * dentures\n * injury or mouth trauma\n * allergic reaction to certain foods\n * stomach acid that makes its way into the mouth from conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)\n * medications, such as those used for high blood pressure\n * diabetes, hypothyroidism, and other endocrine disorders\n * an imbalance of hormones, such as during menopause\n * grinding the teeth, brushing the teeth too hard, using mouthwash too often, and other unhealthy oral habits\n\n##\n\nSymptoms of a tongue burn\n\n### Tongue burn\n\nA burn of the tongue looks and feels different, depending on the degree of the\nburn:\n\n * A first-degree burn involves the outermost layer of the tongue. You experience pain, and your tongue may become red and swollen.\n * A second-degree burn is more painful because both the outermost layer and the under layer of the tongue are injured. Blisters may form, and the tongue appears red and swollen.\n * A third-degree burn affects the deepest tissue of the tongue. The effect is white or blackened, burnt skin. You may also experience numbness or severe pain.\n\nWhen the tongue becomes red or swollen, bumps on the tongue (papillae) may\ndisappear. This can give the tongue a smooth, rather than bumpy, appearance.\nBetween these bumps are the taste buds.\n\nA burn may lessen your sense of taste as well. But this is most often a\ntemporary side effect unless the burn is severe.\n\n### Burning mouth syndrome\n\nIn addition to feeling a burning sensation on the tongue, symptoms of BMS can\ninclude:\n\n * a feeling of little or no discomfort of the tongue in the morning that steadily increases throughout the day\n * a daily repetition of burning symptoms\n * numbness and tingling\n * a metallic or bitter taste that accompanies the burning sensation\n * a feeling of having a dry mouth despite normal saliva production\n\n##\n\nComplications from a tongue burn\n\n### Tongue burn\n\nIf it’s not identified and treated properly, a severe burn of the tongue can\nbecome infected. You should always go to a doctor for second-degree and third-\ndegree burns.\n\nA burn of the tongue can also destroy taste buds, creating a lack of sensation\nwhere the burn occurred. This is typically a short-term complication because\nyour taste buds typically regenerate about every two weeks.\n\n### Burning mouth syndrome\n\nIf you have BMS, the severe, untreatable pain can sometimes lead to feelings\nof depression and anxiety.\n\n##\n\nDiagnosing a tongue burn\n\n### Tongue burn\n\nRedness, swelling, and blistering are signs of a tongue burn. Your doctor can\nlikely diagnose the degree of the condition by simply examining your tongue.\n\n### Burning mouth syndrome\n\nBMS is diagnosed by excluding diseases and conditions with similar symptoms.\n\nYour doctor will examine your mouth and ask you about your oral care habits to\nsee if any habits, such as overusing mouthwash or brushing your teeth\nexcessively hard, are causing your symptoms.\n\nYou may also receive any of the following tests to rule out other conditions:\n\n * Blood tests are used to rule out nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, and endocrine disorders.\n * Oral samples are used to rule out oral conditions, such as thrush and oral lichen planus.\n * Allergy tests are used to rule out burning of the tongue caused by allergies to food or additives.\n * Saliva testing is used to rule out dry mouth.\n * Imaging tests are used to rule out any other conditions that your doctor may suspect.\n * Gastric reflux tests are used to see whether or not you have GERD.\n\n##\n\nTreating a tongue burn\n\n### Tongue burn\n\nInitial treatment for a burn of the tongue should include basic first aid.\nYour doctor should evaluate burns that exhibit the signs and symptoms of\nsecond-degree or third-degree burns.\n\nTo avoid infection and reduce pain in a first-degree burn on the tongue:\n\n * Drink and rinse the area well with cool water for a few minutes.\n * Suck on ice chips or a popsicle to soothe the pain.\n * Rinse with cool water or cool salt water (1/8 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 8 ounces of water).\n * Avoid warm or hot liquids, which could irritate the burn.\n * Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) for pain and inflammation.\n * Consider sprinkling a few grains of sugar or trying honey on the tongue to relieve pain.\n\nConsult your physician or dentist if the burn doesn’t improve or shows signs\nof infection. Signs of infection may include:\n\n * increased redness\n * increased pain\n * poor healing\n * swelling\n * drainage of pus\n * fever\n\n### Burning mouth syndrome\n\nIf you’re suffering from BMS, you may find relief from the same types of\nremedies as those used to treat first-degree burns.\n\nAlthough there are no medically approved treatments specifically for BMS, pain\nmanagement specialists have found the following treatments to be effective in\nsome cases:\n\n * topical prescription medications such as lidocaine, doxepin, and clonazepam\n * oral prescription medications such as gabapentin, SSRIs, and amitriptyline\n * complimentary treatments such as alpha lipoic acid, cognitive behavioral therapy, and meditation and relaxation techniques\n\nTreating secondary causes are key to managing symptoms. For example, if your\ncurrent medication is causing dry mouth, your doctor may suggest another\nprescription.\n\nIf stomach acid flows back up into your mouth because of acid reflux or GERD,\nyour doctor may prescribe medications like omeprazole (Prilosec) to reduce\nyour stomach’s production of acid.\n\n##\n\nOutlook for a tongue burn\n\n### Tongue burn\n\nA primary tongue burn can heal in about two weeks or less without specific\ntreatment. However, some burns can last up to six weeks depending on the cause\nand severity.\n\n### Burning mouth syndrome\n\nBMS can persist for months or even years. It can be difficult to manage. Some\nstudies suggest only 3 out of 10 people find improvement with treatment.\n\n##\n\nHow to prevent a tongue burn\n\n### Tongue burn\n\nYou can prevent a primary tongue burn by testing the temperature of hot\nliquids and food before eating or drinking. Beverages or food heated in a\nmicrowave may not heat evenly, therefore you should use extra caution.\n\n### Burning mouth syndrome\n\nThere’s no known way to prevent BMS. You may be able to reduce the burning\nsensation by reducing stress and avoiding tobacco and certain types of foods\nand drinks. These include carbonated beverages, acidic foods, and spicy foods.\n\nLast medically reviewed on April 10, 2018\n\nMedically reviewed by Judith Marcin, M.D. — Written by Anna Giorgi — Updated\non September 17, 2018\n\n### Read this next\n\n * What Are the Bumps on My Tongue?\n\nMedically reviewed by Suzanne Falck, MD\n\nA tongue bump or sore can be caused by various conditions, ranging from\nenlarged papillae to mouth cancer. Find out what these bumps mean and how\nto...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * Tongue Problems\n\nMedically reviewed by University of Illinois\n\nLearn about the types, causes, and diagnosis of tongue problems.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * What Is Burning Mouth Syndrome?\n\nMedically reviewed by Christine Frank, DDS\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * What Causes a Tingling Tongue?\n\nMedically reviewed by Judith Marcin, M.D.\n\nA tingling tongue usually isn't anything to worry about and will clear up\nsoon. But what if it doesn't? Here's what may be causing it and when to see...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * What Causes a Yellow Tongue?\n\nMedically reviewed by Suzanne Falck, MD\n\nLearn more about the different causes of a yellow tongue and what you can do\nto treat it.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * What Causes a Hairy Tongue and How to Treat It\n\nMedically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * What Causes a Scalloped Tongue?\n\nMedically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH\n\nHere's what may be behind a scalloped tongue, also known as a wavy tongue.\nLearn about the causes and treatments for this symptom.\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * How to Treat a Burn on the Roof of Your Mouth\n\nMedically reviewed by Christine Frank, DDS\n\nThe tissue on the roof of your mouth is delicate and easily susceptible to\nburns. Some burns can be treated at home, but others require medical...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * 6 Simple Tips to Make Your 4th of July Sparkle Safely\n\nConsumer fireworks are responsible for thousands of avoidable injuries every\nFourth of July. Experts suggest following these simple tips to minimize...\n\nREAD MORE\n\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * Terms of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n * Privacy Settings\n * Advertising Policy\n\n * Health Topics\n * Medical Affairs\n * Content Integrity\n * Newsletters\n * Do Not Sell My Info\n * © 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional information.\n\n© 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. 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The herpes virus can live in your body for years. It only appears as a mouth sore when something triggers it, such as:", "Canker sores are not contagious. They may look like a pale or yellow ulcer with a red outer ring. You may have 1, or a group of them. Women seem to get them more than men. The cause of canker sores is not clear. It may be due to:", "Less commonly, mouth sores can be a sign of an illness, tumor, or reaction to a medicine. This can include:", "Mouth sores often go away in 10 to 14 days, even if you do not do anything. They sometimes last up to 6 weeks. The following steps can make you feel better:", "Mix 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 1 part water and apply this mixture to the sores using a cotton swab.", "Over-the-counter medicines, such as Orabase, can protect a sore inside the lip and on the gums. Blistex or Campho-Phenique may provide some relief of canker sores and fever blisters, especially if applied when the sore first appears.", "If you seem to get canker sores often, talk to your provider about taking folate and vitamin B12 to prevent outbreaks.", "You have large white patches on the roof of your mouth or your tongue (this may be thrush or another type of infection).", "The provider will examine you, and closely check your mouth and tongue. You will be asked questions about your medical history and symptoms.", "An antiviral medicine to treat herpes sores. (However, some experts do not think medicine makes the sores go away sooner.)", "Daniels TE, Jordan RC. Diseases of the mouth and salivary glands. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 425.", "Updated by: Sumana Jothi MD, specialist in laryngology, Clinical Instructor UCSF Otolaryngology, NCHCS VA, SFVA, San Francisco, CA. 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They can occur anywhere in the mouth\nincluding bottom of the mouth, inner cheeks, gums, lips, and tongue.\n\n## Causes\n\nMouth sores may be caused by irritation from:\n\n * A sharp or broken tooth or poorly fitting dentures\n * Biting your cheek, tongue, or lip\n * Burning your mouth from hot food or drinks\n * Braces\n * Chewing tobacco\n\nCold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus . They are very contagious.\nOften, you will have tenderness, tingling, or burning before the actual sore\nappears. Cold sores most often begin as blisters and then crust over. The\nherpes virus can live in your body for years. It only appears as a mouth sore\nwhen something triggers it, such as:\n\n * Another illness, especially if there is a fever\n * Hormone changes (such as menstruation)\n * Stress\n * Sun exposure\n\nCanker sores are not contagious. They may look like a pale or yellow ulcer\nwith a red outer ring. You may have 1, or a group of them. Women seem to get\nthem more than men. The cause of canker sores is not clear. It may be due to:\n\n * A weakness in your immune system (for example, from the cold or flu)\n * Hormone changes\n * Stress\n * Lack of certain vitamins and minerals in the diet, including vitamin B12 or folate\n\nLess commonly, mouth sores can be a sign of an illness, tumor, or reaction to\na medicine. This can include:\n\n * Autoimmune disorders (including systemic lupus erythematosus)\n * Bleeding disorders\n * Cancer of the mouth\n * Infections such as hand-foot-mouth disease\n * Weakened immune system -- for example, if you have AIDS or are taking medicine after a transplant\n\nDrugs that may cause mouth sores include aspirin, beta-blockers, chemotherapy\nmedicines, penicillamine, sulfa drugs, and phenytoin.\n\n## Home Care\n\nMouth sores often go away in 10 to 14 days, even if you do not do anything.\nThey sometimes last up to 6 weeks. The following steps can make you feel\nbetter:\n\n * Avoid hot beverages and foods, spicy and salty foods, and citrus.\n * Gargle with salt water or cool water.\n * Eat fruit-flavored ice pops. This is helpful if you have a mouth burn.\n * Take pain relievers like acetaminophen.\n\nFor canker sores:\n\n * Apply a thin paste of baking soda and water to the sore.\n * Mix 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 1 part water and apply this mixture to the sores using a cotton swab.\n * For more severe cases, treatments include fluocinonide gel (Lidex), anti-inflammatory amlexanox paste (Aphthasol), or chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex) mouthwash.\n\nOver-the-counter medicines, such as Orabase, can protect a sore inside the lip\nand on the gums. Blistex or Campho-Phenique may provide some relief of canker\nsores and fever blisters, especially if applied when the sore first appears.\n\nAcyclovir cream 5% can also be used to help reduce the duration of the cold\nsore.\n\nTo help cold sores or fever blisters, you can also apply ice to the sore.\n\nYou may reduce your chance of getting common mouth sores by:\n\n * Avoiding very hot foods or beverages\n * Reducing stress and practicing relaxation techniques like yoga or meditation\n * Chewing slowly\n * Using a soft-bristle toothbrush\n * Visiting your dentist right away if you have a sharp or broken tooth or poorly fitting dentures\n\nIf you seem to get canker sores often, talk to your provider about taking\nfolate and vitamin B12 to prevent outbreaks.\n\nTo prevent cancer of the mouth:\n\n * DO NOT smoke or use tobacco.\n * Limit alcohol to 2 drinks per day.\n\nWear a wide-brimmed hat to shade your lips. Wear a lip balm with SPF 15 at all\ntimes.\n\n## When to Contact a Medical Professional\n\nCall your health care provider if:\n\n * The sore begins soon after you start a new medicine.\n * You have large white patches on the roof of your mouth or your tongue (this may be thrush or another type of infection).\n * Your mouth sore lasts longer than 2 weeks.\n * You have a weakened immune system (for example, from HIV or cancer).\n * You have other symptoms like fever, skin rash, drooling, or difficulty swallowing.\n\n## What to Expect at Your Office Visit\n\nThe provider will examine you, and closely check your mouth and tongue. You\nwill be asked questions about your medical history and symptoms.\n\nTreatment may include:\n\n * A medicine that numbs the area such as lidocaine to ease pain. (DO NOT use in children.)\n * An antiviral medicine to treat herpes sores. (However, some experts do not think medicine makes the sores go away sooner.)\n * Steroid gel that you put on the sore.\n * A paste that reduces swelling or inflammation (such as Aphthasol).\n * A special type of mouthwash such as chlorhexidine gluconate (such as Peridex).\n\n## Alternative Names\n\nAphthous stomatitis; Herpes simplex; Cold sores\n\n## Images\n\n * Hand-foot-mouth disease\n * Mouth sores\n * Fever blister\n\n## References\n\nDaniels TE, Jordan RC. Diseases of the mouth and salivary glands. In: Goldman\nL, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA:\nElsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 425.\n\n## Update Date 8/5/2015\n\nUpdated by: Sumana Jothi MD, specialist in laryngology, Clinical Instructor\nUCSF Otolaryngology, NCHCS VA, SFVA, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by\nVeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla\nOgilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. 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You will feel a constant tingling sensation and it is the same scalding that you felt when you had that first sip of piping hot coffee. This burning sometimes may also move on to your lips and your palate. This sensation may also be accompanied by dryness in the mouth. You may feel very thirsty and more often than not after the burning goes away, your tongue feels numb.", "Tongue burns also leads to discoloration of the tongue. The tongue either looks very chalky or dark red. It can swell up. It feels very sore and painful. It may also affect your sense of taste and if the burn is very severe, you may even find it difficult to eat, drink and talk.", "How to treat a burnt tongue? Have something very cold immediately, that is, as soon as you feel your tongue has been burnt. If possible try and keep this object in your mouth for a good five minutes. An ice cube is the most easily available burnt tongue remedy. This should be done as soon as possible since the cold from the ice will help drive away the heat rapidly and most of the cells on your tongue are spared.", "Similarly having ice cream, or a crushed ice candy, a very cold juice will also help numb the pain. Although it can be very uncomfortable and painful initially, hold these in your mouth for as long possible before swallowing. Curd or yogurt is another burnt tongue remedy that can be easily found.", "Anesthetic creams and mouthwashes may that have benzocaine may also help numbing the pain. These are often over the counter medications available to treat ulcers of the mouth. Like benzocaine, menthol also has anesthetic properties. Therefore having a cough drop containing either of the two may also help. A cough drop with phenol is believed to do the trick as well. Applying pure aloe vera available from the plant and not from creams and gels is also beneficial.", "Reducing the acidity in the mouth is also important. A chewing gum can be useful here since it hinders the formation of acid in the mouth. You must also drink plenty of water. Water balances the mouth pH level and again reduces the level of acidity.", "An age old grandma's remedy is having honey and milk. Honey can soothe a burnt tongue and so can milk. This mixture also increases the blood circulation in the mouth which is important to heal a burnt tongue. Merely breathing in from the mouth can also provide relief from the burning. Increase your intake of iron-rich foods such as spinach, meat, dry fruits, and so on. Iron ups the red blood cells which replace damaged tongue cells.", "If you are wondering how to heal a burnt tongue faster, you must necessarily avoid foods which are very acidic - oranges, lime, lemon, pineapples, tomatoes, vinegar-based foods. Also avoid very spicy, oily and salty foods. Restrict the use of toothpaste and mouthwash. All these will only increase the burning sensation and hamper the healing process.", "The tongue is an organ that normally heals itself very quickly since the surface of the tongue is made up of mucus membranes and a lot of blood keeps flowing into the face region. Therefore, this burning which can be very painful in the beginning is likely to subside very soon. Despite these burnt tongue remedies, if the burning does not stop in a day or two, but gets worse, it is necessary to contact a healthcare practitioner immediately. For instance, this problem can be also caused by yeast infection of the mouth.", "Now there is another condition which is more complicated called the burnt tongue syndrome or the burning mouth syndrome. When one suffers from this condition, the intensity of pain keeps varying. This syndrome can sometimes last for years. It sometimes disappears on its own and sometimes requires medical attention.", "The main burnt tongue symptoms are a scalding or burning feeling that is not only felt in the tongue but also in the lips, the roof of your mouth, the gums and throat. The pain can be excruciating. Sometimes the tongue can even get numb. One is not able to taste anything. There is a feeling of suffering from sore throat and your mouth feels parched. There a constant feeling of thirst that does not go away.", "Home remedies for burnt tongue may not necessarily be an effective burnt tongue syndrome treatment. More so, there is no one specific remedy for this problem. Depending on the severity of the condition and the pattern of symptoms, the doctor may suggest a treatment. More importantly, this syndrome may be a cause of a more serious health concern which should be identified. For example, it can be caused by allergic reactions to some types of food, it can be a side effect of a specific medication or it may point towards infection of the upper respiratory tract. It can also indicate depression, anxiety and stress. Those who have too many papillae also risk suffering from this condition. Vitamin B, behavioral therapy, specific antidepressants, alpha-lipoic acid and certain oral rinses may sometimes form a part of the treatment.", "For a simple burnt tongue caused by drinking something extremely hot and for a more serious problem such as the burning mouth syndrome, a few lifestyle changes could be followed to maintain a healthy mouth and tongue. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and tobacco. Keep your mouth constantly hydrated. Avoid anxiety triggering situations. Do not use abrasive toothpastes and dental care products. There is no sure-shot solution to completely prevent either of these problems. Most of us are high at risk from suffering from them and therefore knowledge about the same is very useful.", "To take away the burning sensation on your tongue keep rinsing your mouth with cold water. Adding a few drops of vanilla extract may relieve the pain, or try sprinkling some white sugar on it.", "Place a teaspoon of sugar on your tongue, hold it against the roof of your mouth (palate) and let the sugar melt", "Copyright © 2020 Mac Millan Interactive Communications, LLC Terms and Conditions for the Usage of this Site www.home-remedies-for-you.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.. See additional information. \| Natural Health Questions 1-200 \| 201-400 \| 401-600 \| 601-800 \| 801-1000 \| Archive of Questions" ] }, "parsed_md": "How Do You Heal A Burnt Tongue\n\nHome Questions Asked General Health & Fitness\n\n# How do you take out that burning sensation on your tongue after you burned\nyour tongue from hot coffee?\n\n(Last Updated: Jun 28, 2006)\n\nTweet\n\nBurnt tongue symptoms due to cases like yours can be easily identified. You\nwill feel a constant tingling sensation and it is the same scalding that you\nfelt when you had that first sip of piping hot coffee. This burning sometimes\nmay also move on to your lips and your palate. This sensation may also be\naccompanied by dryness in the mouth. You may feel very thirsty and more often\nthan not after the burning goes away, your tongue feels numb.\n\nTongue burns also leads to discoloration of the tongue. The tongue either\nlooks very chalky or dark red. It can swell up. It feels very sore and\npainful. It may also affect your sense of taste and if the burn is very\nsevere, you may even find it difficult to eat, drink and talk.\n\nHow to treat a burnt tongue? Have something very cold immediately, that is, as\nsoon as you feel your tongue has been burnt. If possible try and keep this\nobject in your mouth for a good five minutes. An ice cube is the most easily\navailable burnt tongue remedy. This should be done as soon as possible since\nthe cold from the ice will help drive away the heat rapidly and most of the\ncells on your tongue are spared.\n\nSimilarly having ice cream, or a crushed ice candy, a very cold juice will\nalso help numb the pain. Although it can be very uncomfortable and painful\ninitially, hold these in your mouth for as long possible before swallowing.\nCurd or yogurt is another burnt tongue remedy that can be easily found.\n\nAnesthetic creams and mouthwashes may that have benzocaine may also help\nnumbing the pain. These are often over the counter medications available to\ntreat ulcers of the mouth. Like benzocaine, menthol also has anesthetic\nproperties. Therefore having a cough drop containing either of the two may\nalso help. A cough drop with phenol is believed to do the trick as well.\nApplying pure aloe vera available from the plant and not from creams and gels\nis also beneficial.\n\nReducing the acidity in the mouth is also important. A chewing gum can be\nuseful here since it hinders the formation of acid in the mouth. You must also\ndrink plenty of water. Water balances the mouth pH level and again reduces the\nlevel of acidity.\n\nAn age old grandma's remedy is having honey and milk. Honey can soothe a burnt\ntongue and so can milk. This mixture also increases the blood circulation in\nthe mouth which is important to heal a burnt tongue. Merely breathing in from\nthe mouth can also provide relief from the burning. Increase your intake of\niron-rich foods such as spinach, meat, dry fruits, and so on. Iron ups the red\nblood cells which replace damaged tongue cells.\n\nIf you are wondering how to heal a burnt tongue faster, you must necessarily\navoid foods which are very acidic - oranges, lime, lemon, pineapples,\ntomatoes, vinegar-based foods. Also avoid very spicy, oily and salty foods.\nRestrict the use of toothpaste and mouthwash. All these will only increase the\nburning sensation and hamper the healing process.\n\nThe tongue is an organ that normally heals itself very quickly since the\nsurface of the tongue is made up of mucus membranes and a lot of blood keeps\nflowing into the face region. Therefore, this burning which can be very\npainful in the beginning is likely to subside very soon. Despite these burnt\ntongue remedies, if the burning does not stop in a day or two, but gets worse,\nit is necessary to contact a healthcare practitioner immediately. For\ninstance, this problem can be also caused by yeast infection of the mouth.\n\nNow there is another condition which is more complicated called the burnt\ntongue syndrome or the burning mouth syndrome. When one suffers from this\ncondition, the intensity of pain keeps varying. This syndrome can sometimes\nlast for years. It sometimes disappears on its own and sometimes requires\nmedical attention.\n\nThe main burnt tongue symptoms are a scalding or burning feeling that is not\nonly felt in the tongue but also in the lips, the roof of your mouth, the gums\nand throat. The pain can be excruciating. Sometimes the tongue can even get\nnumb. One is not able to taste anything. There is a feeling of suffering from\nsore throat and your mouth feels parched. There a constant feeling of thirst\nthat does not go away.\n\nHome remedies for burnt tongue may not necessarily be an effective burnt\ntongue syndrome treatment. More so, there is no one specific remedy for this\nproblem. Depending on the severity of the condition and the pattern of\nsymptoms, the doctor may suggest a treatment. More importantly, this syndrome\nmay be a cause of a more serious health concern which should be identified.\nFor example, it can be caused by allergic reactions to some types of food, it\ncan be a side effect of a specific medication or it may point towards\ninfection of the upper respiratory tract. It can also indicate depression,\nanxiety and stress. Those who have too many papillae also risk suffering from\nthis condition. Vitamin B, behavioral therapy, specific antidepressants,\nalpha-lipoic acid and certain oral rinses may sometimes form a part of the\ntreatment.\n\nFor a simple burnt tongue caused by drinking something extremely hot and for a\nmore serious problem such as the burning mouth syndrome, a few lifestyle\nchanges could be followed to maintain a healthy mouth and tongue. Avoid\nalcohol, caffeine and tobacco. Keep your mouth constantly hydrated. Avoid\nanxiety triggering situations. Do not use abrasive toothpastes and dental care\nproducts. There is no sure-shot solution to completely prevent either of these\nproblems. Most of us are high at risk from suffering from them and therefore\nknowledge about the same is very useful.\n\nanswered by A S\n\nTo take away the burning sensation on your tongue keep rinsing your mouth with\ncold water. Adding a few drops of vanilla extract may relieve the pain, or try\nsprinkling some white sugar on it.\n\nanswered by C\n\nTry these natural home remedies:\n\n 1. Place a teaspoon of sugar on your tongue, hold it against the roof of your mouth (palate) and let the sugar melt\n 2. Put some whipped cream or thick cream which floats on the top of milk on to your tongue.\n\nanswered by P P\n\nTweet\n\nWarning: home-remedies-for-you.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis\nor treatment. see additional information\n\nFor a personalized answer - Ask Your Question\n\nRead more questions in General Health & Fitness\n\nadvertisement\n\nadvertisement\n\nRelated Topics\n\n * Burning Tongue - Symptoms, Causes & Remedies\n * Geographic Tongue: Home Remedies, Causes, Symptoms & Natural Healing\n * Burnt Throat\n * Oral Candidiasis - Symptons, Causes & Remedies\n * Tongue\n\nRelated Questions\n\n * What Can I Do To Treat My Burnt Tongue?\n * How Do I Treat A Tongue Burn From Coffee Naturally?\n * I burnt my tongue with h9ot food. What can I do to ease the pain?\n * I Burnt My Tongue Years Ago. How Do I Bring It Back To Normal?\n * My Son Burned His Tongue With Hot Soup! 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